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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
How Lots In the North Burial
Ground Are Cared For.
THEY WANTED MORE HYDRANTS.
Fire Underwriters Compei .ie City tn
Put Fifty More in the business Sec
tion Under n Threat to Increase In
surance Rate Might School Teachers.

This morning the clerks In the Office
or the city clerk were engaged In reading
the proofs OF the annual report OF the
commissioners OF the North burial
ground. The keeping of the accounts OF
this cemetery involves considerable book
keeping, and an error h,ving been dis
covered during tie reading today. the
erks were trying to loc ate IL.
There are 10 less than 405 different
funds which the com missioners have in
vested. These funds are given for the
perpetual care of burial lots. In determin-
ing the amount needed for the care oi
any lot the number of square feet iu con-
tains is first ascertained. A fund of 3711
cents for each square foot Is found TO
yield an income sufficient to provide for
the pr per care of u lot.
Most OF the 405 sepa rate funds are de-
posted in the sinking fun d and their Az
regate amount is now S70.747. 10. The in
come derived am cunts to S1923. 50. The
number OF donations and bequests for
che purpose Of perpetual care increases
fron year TO year rs lot owners recog-
nize the syst m rs the most economical
aud at tue same time most reliable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
sx-Mayor VILLA s. Haywood. w. w.
Hoppin, Arthur l. Hrown and many

x-Mayor VILLA s. Haywood, w. w.
Hoppin, Arthur l. Hrown aud many
others.
The costumes of the ladies' were ele.
giant In the extreme apd rustline silks
and sparkling diamonds among the bank
of flowers made an animated scene. From
the mansion the happy guests proceeded
to tie carriage house. which had been
transformed into . bower OF flowers.
The foundation of the decorations was
smilax and over fifteen hundred pinks
were contributed. Over forty
baskets of flowers were placed
In every available position and In
an alcove shut In by pal ns and green's,
Reeves orchestra dispensed sweet music.
The rooms were one blaze OF light. From
tho ceiling hung seventy-two
cages, each with canary, the
notes OF which added to the gene raj effect.
Dancing took place until at a whistle
from above the trap used for carriages
descended laden with flowers AID the best
products of the caterers art. Dancing
again took place after supper.
The wedding gifts were numerous and
costly, one mass of gold, silver
and jewelry. Among The presents were
$4,000 stock from the groom to
the bride, the set Of diamonds
from Mr. Barnaby to his
daug hter. TIE groom and bride
took the midnight train to New York to
the Winsor, after which folljw a trip
south and to Cuba, thence TO the west
where they took UP their residence.
Tho News I'm This City.
The news that Mr.. Conrad had begun q
suit for divorce created quite a.
much exciJemslt here as in Hell
ena. Those Who knew Mrs. Conrai
when she was Miss NJ LIBEL
Barnsby could not believe thal the
charxes against her were true. She
might, they sad, have been indis-
Greet, but that there was anything
approaching disregard OF her duty TO
her husband, they refused to credit
Miss B ,rnaby met Mr.. Conrad at Chi
cago in 1884 where che accompanied
her faJner who was dele-
gate to the national Democratic
convention held 1, that city in
June Of that year. NJ. Conrad,
besides being millionaire mi Q
and ranch owner, wa, leading
p litcian. He ms attracted TO the brig II
Providence girl aud laler became her ac-
cepted suitor. The courtship WAS fol-
owed by marriage about six mon tbs after
their first meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
Notes About the Hall.
INSPECTED cORLiSS WORKS.
French Industrial Delegation Busy
Among the Factories To-day.

The French delegation continued it's
inspection Of Rhode Island indus
tries today. despite the incle,nent
weather. Most of the time was
spent at the Corliss Engine
works, where many Of the dele
gates have friends aud acquaintance A
thorough inspection OF the Corliss works
was made and the various types of en-
gipes carefully noted.
Several plants were visited this after
noon for the purpose OF inspecting the
various engines used in furnishing mo-
tive power.
The Delegates pronounce thems Ives
a. pleased with the Rhode Island indus
trial resources, and discussed the subject
enthusiastically In the corridors Of the
Narragansett today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
OLD COLONY BONDS.

Stockholders Authorized the Proposed
Issue of s3,Ooo.0oo Yesterday.
NEW YORK. Sept. 27-At the meeting
Of the stockholders OF the Old Colony
railroad the proposed issue OF 50 600. 600
Of bonds was authorized. Presld ent
Charles p. Clark OF the New Haven road
was elected director to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the death OF Mr.. L. l.. Amps.
The other two vacancies were not hllcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
To The Worlds Fair Via Washington and
Niagara EalIs.

Persons intending TO visit the Worlds fair at Chi
cago should send 70 the baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road company. 2Ii Washington street. Boston. for
copy of the circular aud Worlds fair book issued
by that company.
The circular contains description OF variety OF
attractive routes TO Chicago and return via WASH
ington OF Niagara Falls at very reasonable rates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

MEMPHIS, Sept. 27--The Commercial
has a M-riden special that there is a
Whiee Cap ipsurrection in Central
Mississippi. IL has assumed sucn for
m dable proportions that il will become
an armed reb llion unless the organ ization
Is speedily broken. A reign OF terror is in
nearly every county. Outrages are Of
nj ghtly occurrence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
SHE WAS UNFi|IHFUL.
M. Conrad Brings Suit For Absolute
DiVorcs From His Wife,
SHE WAS MISS MABEL BARNADY,
Married at Graoo Church In This City
A Memorable and Brilliant Wedding.
Now Her Husband Accuses Her Of
InAdeIity--wants Custody OF Children.


HELENA, Mont, Sept. 81. When 1t
became Known yesterday that john ii.
Conrad had sued his wife for divorce,
there was great sensation in He.ena's
social relies
Mr.. Conrad is one OF our leading citi-
zens, and his vie is the daughter OF the
late j. Is. and Josephine Barnaby of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

ALMANAC FV.. >, -4slsDAY. SEPT. "a.
suS RIsEs........ ~ Moon RIsss.. 8 Pn
1Ss ssseTm or D.1..,i IS Full SEA E IL IS ss M
WAsHrseToN. Sept 27.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair, preceded
by showers on the coast; slightly warmer
except stationary temperature on the
coast; variable winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
THE NAYAHOE COMING HOME.

She Sailed Today with Mr. and Mrs. Car
roll Aboard.
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. q. = Mr.. Royal
Phelps Carroll's yacht Navahoe having
complete her on fit here for her return
TO the United States, she sailed today.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll are on her. 1t il
probable that the yacht will touch at
Madsira
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
AN MPOST0R.
He 10 Collecting Money which Ne says
f. for tho bethany Mission.

A young man is going around in vari-
Gus localities asking for contributions in
aid of the Bethany Mission. Ia num-
Der Of places he 80 successfully imposed
upon the credulity OF the people that
ne obtained money in various
amounts. We are authorized TO state
that he il not in any way connected with
the mission aud has no right TO ask for
contributions. Such being the case
Ie is simply diverting the
funds given to him for his own use.
IL is about as contemplate little swim
die as has been perpetrated In many a
day. and should he be heard OF again in
this connection he should be arrested.
lie 10 fraud Of the meanest type,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 81 The meeting OF
the Louisville and Nashville trainmen
ended at o'clock this morning. Mem
bers are pledged to secrecy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

BuESos AYREs. Sept. T.-Ia q fierce
battle between rebel torpedo boats and
governm vessels yesterday. many
were killed on both sides. All the retels
were captured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

The new depot at Apponaus will scon
be ready for the public.
The Goat for the N. Y. N. ". q H. j.
r. Co. at Noank was launched Saturday,
the repairs having been completed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
TRUE BILL FOUND.
Mrs. Halliday Accused By the Grand Jury
of the Recent Triple Murder.
SPECIAL To the NEws

MONTICELLO. n. T., Sept 27.-The grand
Jury has found n true bill against Mrs.
Halliday. A commission will be appoint
ed this week to Inquire into her sanity.
III she IL found to be sane her trial will
not take placs until the May term OF
court, IL is believed.
Mrs. Hall day Is seriously i'll, having
been sick since last Wednesday Sac was
taken with vomiting aud Is suffering with
stomach trouble.
Lately she has bal several chills. The
prisoner has revealed no more Of her story
and has seen no visitors for week, sight
seers havipg been deuied admission. Mrs.
Halliday has been attended BY DR.. +. A.
Williams, the jail physician.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

OF Chicago, received the bride at the
chanc 4 an TIE guests arose while the
Rev. DIR. Greer performed the simple and
impressive ritual. The bride was attire
I'm white satin with pearl trimmings and
diamond ornaments, the wedding gift
from her fa, her.
A brilliant Reception.
After the wedding brilliant reception
was held at the residence OF the brides
parents. 126 Broadway. The house was
Que mass OF sweet-scented flowers and
stately palms The vestibule was lined
with rich. troplc II plants, while bas kets
OF flowers hung from the cell
inrs and stairway. The parlors
were adorned with slreamers OF snilax
from ceiling to floor. with roye and pinks
iptermiugled. TIE archway TO the by
windows was one mass OF callas and
BRIGHTLY coiorei flowers, while at the
centre Of the arch n dove, emblem of
pesce, rested.
The bridal couple arrived at the house
shortly after o'clock and took mp their
position under the arch~ay, where they
received the congratulations OF numerous
friends. Among the guests were Caleb
O. Burbank, Stephen A. Cook,
Horsce A. Kimball and wife.
Earl A. Potter, John q. Maine,
Colonel S. =. Colt. b. w. SpinK, William
Tucker, Johu d. Earl, d. Russell Brown,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
THE WEATHER

For tonie ht-
Cloudy and showery.
For tomorrow
Clear and cool.
Temperature from
Q a. M. Sept. 26. TO o
.. m. Sept. 27: High
est. tG5; 10 " est,
a. 5; mean. SO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
A French Victory.

PARIS, Sept. 27.-The French cruiser
Alonette has captured Paknam fort and
hoisted the trl-color.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
TWO KILLED ON THE ERIE.
Collision between Two Express Trains
at bellevue, Ohio.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

DETROIT. Sept. 81 The Like Erie
expr-ss struck a private car on the Grand
Tiuuk xpress yes erday at b 'llevuc.
Henri. Newman aud w 70 were xii ed and
Henry Meridith and wife were bs dly in.
jured. All belong in Detroit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27

Next Friday evening the school com.
mittee will meet, when the appointm ent
OF night school teachers will be made.
Tho number OF applications for positions
a. teachers is unusually large this year.
There are $40 in ali. of which 1856 are those
OF persons who nave lot previously
taught in the night schools.
year ago the total numb Der Of appoint
ments made was 2l1 and this year it il
exp cted to lie about the same. 1t will be
seen, therefore. that at least 159 Of the ap-
picants are doomed TO disappointment
1t is understood that principals for all ex-
cept the America and Public street schools
have been selected. 1t Is also reported
that Gilbert f. Whittemore will be made
the visiting sup .rintendent. The largest
number Of teachers will be employed In
the following schools: America, Mount
Pleasant, Olneyville aud Charles street,
which commenced last year respectively
with %, %. % and 81 teachers and closed
by reason of alling off in attendance
with 10. IL. 10 and IL instructors.
Notes About the Hall.
Captain Petis is in Boston attending
the meeting Of the New England Society
OF California Pioneers.
A meetiug Of the committee on fire de
partment will be held at O'Clock to-
morrow evening.
The Joint committee on railroads will
meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in
room III.
Twenty names were added to the reg
istry list yesterday max NJ the total g35.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
HAD HATCHETs AND KNIVES.
Chinese Laundrynen "Run Amuck" il
Chicago, Wounding Five Men.
spxcIAr To TuH NEWS

CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-Last night two
Chinese laundrymen ran amuck IN Will
son aud Jefferson streets. armed with
hatchets and knives. They wo unded five
men, one mortally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
WILL THEY sTRIKE9
SPECIAL TO rHE NEWS.

Louisville and Nashville Trainmen Hold
Prolonged secret Meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-27
ARMED REBELLION.
SPECIAL To THE NEWS.

Organized white Caps Create Reign OF
Terror
Evening journal., 1893-12-11

custody and will not be released until the
police are in possession of all the facts in
connection with the outrage The opinion
is expressed that several Of those who are
not allowed their liberty are accomplices
Of Valiant
NJ. Meyer, the examining magistrate, Is
known 20 have obtained no least two Inn
portant dispositions regarding the authors
Of the crime Suspicion rests especially on
four persons. one of whom Is a man named
Vincent and who twice gave false ad-
dress. The others also gave false addresses
and made contradictory statements to the
magistrate, who passed the night in exam
lining the suspects. During the night the
police made a search of the houses of a
number of suspected people aud ar said
TO have obtained some valuable informa-
tion.
The condition Of the injured is satisfac.
tory, and IL Is now hoped no lives will be
lost through the explosion. All the news
papers, including the radical and social.
ist press, make energetic announcements
Of the outrage
IL is said that the total number of the in
jured is 63. OF these 20 are deputies and
43 spectators.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Beecher, the photographer, 3l5 Market st.
Gold bought for cash. No. l05 w. 6th st.
-Cummins. the photographer, S02 Market
street.
Go 20 Wilmington Photograph Company,
No. 3lllS Market street, 81 cents per dozen.
Visit the phonograph parlor at 825 Mar ket
street. instrumental and vocal music reclta-
ti0ns. etc. Five cents selection,
On Saturday afternoon Patrick Brennan,
John +. Mea and John j. O'IOOle, OF Ireland,
we're granted naturalization papers Dy the
Superior Court.
Cure a cough with McInall's Syrup Of Tar
etc. Made only by n. B. Danforth, graduate
"a Pharmacy, Second and Market streets.
"a Trusses a speciality.
The mad dog which bit a young man in
Braudywine hundred one day last week was
not on the farm OF Mr.. Sillitoe as has been
stated, but about half mile from his farm.
Pure milk and cream constantly on hand,
put up in glass jars when desired and deliver
ed to all PARTS of the city. j l.. Porter.
seventh and Madison streets. Telephone 64l d.
Before insuring your life elsewhere. call
at the ofceof the Equitable Litc-in the Equit-
able Building for Information as to actual
insults paid to living. policy holders in the
the world Anson A. Maher. Manager.
-janathan Rhoads who ,ecently returned
from Japan, will give an illustrated lecture
upon the manners and customs Of the coun-
try. in the Friends Meeting House at r,inth
and Tatnau streets on Thursday evening. al
f.3O O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
ACCIDENTS AT SEA.
The Etruria Was Disabled, and Other Craft
Came Limping In.

came Limplng In.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Cunard line
steamer Etruria met with peculiar acci-
dent at sea and one similar to the one which
befell the New York.
The accident occurred on Dec. 6. Inves-
tigation showed that the bolt which holds
the strap around the eccentric had broken.
The ship was compelled to lay to for lO
hours while the repairs were being made.
She reports a continuation of rough wealth
er during her entire passage.
On Dec 6 the Etruria sgnaled the Ger
man oiltank steamer Burgermeister Peter
sen, Captain Bunger, which sailed from
Rotterdam on Nov 20 for New York in
ballast. The Burgermeister Petersen sig
nailed that she had lost rudder and ruddel
post, but in other respects all was well and
wished to be so reported. The disabled YES
sci was lying to helpless, the sea washing
clean over her.
The British steamer Beacon Light, Cap
tain Anderson, from Bremen, experienced
the hurricane which recently swept ovel
the British isles Seven of her crew wer'
injured, and she was obliged to put int
Shields for repairs.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
FOR THE BIG FIGHT.
Over 1e,OOO Persons May See corbett and
Mitchell In the Arena.

. JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 1.-THE selec-
tion of Mayport as the place for Corbett to
train and the selection Of the Jacksonville
grounds by theAthletic clubas the site for
the hattie between the American and Eng
lishman were the important developments,
pugilistically speaking, Of the past week.
The fair grounds and buildings havebeen
placed at the disposal of the Duval Athlet-
icclub The old, building. will form the
center Of the new one, and around it will
be built an arena which will form a struc
ture POS feet long by 1l5 wide.
There VIII be sos boxes, with a seating
capacity of 2,O3s people Outside of these
will be the arena, with n seating capacity
of s052, and at each end there will be gal
leries, with accommodations for l,24s, max
ing a total seating capacity of 1925.
The ring-24 feet square-will be in the
center Of the building, surrounded by
boxes. Outside OF this will be a space
eight feet wide for the members Of the
press and the telegraph operators. The
seats in the arena will commence even
with the boxes and range up to a distance
of % feet above the level Of the floor of the
box tiers
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Mrs. Johnson's ae. 600. 600 Won seattere.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 11.-By the will of
the late Mrs. Robert G. johnson $1,000, 600
is divided One-third is bequeathed in
trust to found and maintain free hos
pital for women and children. A number
Of bequests are made TO friends and serv-
ants; the remainder OF the estate to be di-
vided between her brothers and sisters
with their heirs The heirs are; Henry
Birdsall who lives in Addison, n. ", and
is 80 years old; Mrs. Sarah J. Dillac, who
is 20 and resides at Syracuse, Mrs Eliza
beth Henry, aged 6s, and Mrs. r. H. Kel-
logg, aged go, who are both residents OF
San Francisco. The other henehcaries are
scattered from Baden Baden, Germany, to
Flint, Mich.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Three Runaways This Morning.

A horse attached to a buggy belonging
to Frank A. Mitchell was scared while
standing in front of the Hartman and
Fshrenbsch Companys brewery, this
morling, and ran down the Baltimore
ana Ohio railroad tracks. The ami
NAL was cut in several places
and the buggy was broken.
While running away the team Of
Charles Dougherty collided with cab at
Fourth aud West streets and broke an
axle of the latter vehicle.
A horse attached to cart ran away at
Sixth and Poplar streets this morning.
II was caught at Sixth and Walnut
etraafq
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
The Greatest Offer Eyer Made
by Any Newspaper.
Remarkable Distribution Of
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Standard Literature at Nominal
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We take pleasure in call
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ers to the exceptional oppor-
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at nominal prices. The books
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but we are enabled, through a
special arrangement with the
publishers, to offer them to
our readers at much less than
wholesale prices.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Tho prnsihnni.. Policy.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Tribune says
today; "A brilliant stroke Of policy Is said
to be contemplated by President Cleve-
land. It is described as a wise and popular
measure, intended to give material aid in
the construction of the great interoceanic
canal acrosss Nicaragua and 20 protect the
interests of the American company, which
holds valuable concessions from the gov
eminent of Nicaragua.n
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Tramps Fiocl,iuq Into Kans,..

TOPEKA, Dec. 1.-THE circular Of Gov
ernor Lewelling instructing metropolitan
police forces not to molest tramps and de-
claring that the vagrant law is unconstitu-
tional has been widely advertised among
the army of vagrants who are now flock
ing into the state IN great numbers.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
roueht wIth stones and A pl.toI.

NEW BLOOMFIELD. Pa, Dec 1.-THE bad
feeling that has existed for some weeks be-
tween Lawyer James W. Shull aud Luke
Baker, the recently elected district attor-
ney of Perry county, eliminated In a bat.
tie in which stones and pistols were used.
Baker began throwing stones at Shull.
Shull drew pistol and shot one ball
through Bakers forearm and another in
his hip, making painful though not dan
gerous wounds.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Religious Ardor AT Scott.
THE CHURCH AND THE MASSES
Paper Discussed BY the Wilmington
"A. r. Preachers' Association.

1 Paper Discussed BY the Wilmington
m. +. Preachers Association.
There was only short session Of the
Wilmington NJ E. Preachers Assocla-
tion this morning. The following mem
bers were present: Revs. Quigg, France,
Dobbins, Tompkinson, Wood, Dulany,
Barrett, Sanderson, Amos, Jewell, Otis,
Conner, Mace, Martindale AID Terry.
Rev. C. w. Prettyman was present, and,
at the request Of the members, made au
address
A paper was read b. w. L. White, OF
how Can the Church Search the
Masses?' The question was discussed
Oy Revs. Otis. Quigg, Conner ano
Pretty yman. Rev. J. ID G Hanna was
Instructed to prepare paper to be read
at the next meeting
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Troln Robber Meets His match.

BLooAiINGTON, Ills, Dec. 11.-An attempt
to rob an express car was made at the cross
ing Of the Lake Erie and Western and the
Illinois Central mile and a half southeast
of this city. As the west bound Lake Erie
express train stopped for the crossing a
robber entered the express car, but was
met by Messenger Weekly, who threw him
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
AN oEEIcER ROASTED ALIvs.

Enraged Itallen Mob Burns AN Onicer TO
Death.
ROME, Dec 11.-At Betonti, near here,
an enraged mob seized an officer who in
terlered with their celebration. He was
covered with petroleum and set on fire.
Before the man could be rescued he
was burned TO death
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
Movemonts OF ocean slcamshIps.

NEW YORK, Dec 1i.-Incomiug steam
ships due today; Buffalo, from Hull;
Olympia, from Swansea; Ethiopia, from
Glasgow; La Gascogne, from Havre; Per
sian Monarch, from London; Amsterdam,
from Amsterdam; Andes, from Port Ii
mon; Colombia, from Colon; Saratoga
from Havana.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
A silver Llneh clnn,l.

BALTIMORE, Dec li.-Miss Hattie Weens,
well known actress, attempted TO com
nit suicide by taking morphine. Domestic
troubles, together with recent accident,
caused her to become despondent. She
was saved with difficulty. A reconciliation
was effected with her husband, and both
left with the company for Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1893-12-11
BIblical CoIIectIon Conc to Sow YorI..

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE General Theolog-
ical seminary in New York has bought the
valuable collection of Bibles belonging TO
DIR. Copinger, professor Of law in Victoria
university. This collection is the largest
in the world and consists of 543 Bibles.