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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
WORTHY OF EMULATION.
A Woman OF TIL. Town shows How 90
be Practicable.

A woman living on North Union
street conceived the idea % giving prac-
teal assistance 20 a family 10 destitute
circumstances living in her beighbor-
hood. seven other women IN her sicin.
ity joined her in forming an organized
charity" Each morning before school,
hours her young son takes market
basket and collects from the homes a
these seven women the left over
from the table II the day before.
which have ben carefully pot
awsy IN anticipation a the morning
arrival a. the basket Tins busy bat
kindly woman takes the time % sort
and arrange the food thus collected -
that u will be pslatsble 20 the bongfy
children sho are led from II each day.
The father 81 these children has been
dead several years and the nothes esltns
vhaf are can BY days york from house
q house. By the honahtfuln@ss a
these eight somen. without sseribcs 10
themselves. one family - kept IN CON
rsraffvs c1sfurt Other woman IN The
nsigbbo~hooi bearing - tbs iitfle a -
ssQnsrf f,ooket are crgsalzi1g Dnder the
ssnss uetbo8 Is theee days e hard
ss1aes an little Wcfs 4 Seems bot .
sra tang fo- thee whose tables have
knoen % alairofton - isxarles - Yet
away TIE uDassd sah~zaatasas and Ut
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
BIG FIRE IN LONDON
TWENTY FIRE ENGINES IN LIME
several fsronen E~c@s,s Do>sA fse1
F@iiing walls--old Bailey snsi
Ne~xsss PE4saa Saved

LosDos. Nov. l6-Firs started a. 10
O'Clock thu evening in " = Thouy'sen
A Cos corset factory. kos A. aud g.
Odd Bailey. T. C. n spread rapidly q
the shop Il the Crown Pcrfumery con-
y>any. az No a. and thence 10 Lock
bari A blackies Publishing ofacoz fs-
fore the fremen souid 81 well b work
several other buildings lad caught flrs
and the rear q cassels rab. lshine house
was Ia iiames Shortly after IL oclock
= wall fsonting Fleet slre,.t crashed dosn
90 the pavement Ihs firt nea ran Cor
their iiveS Several barely escaped
burial IN the borning wreck. A cos
umn of flame shot up 30 feet
illuminating the cig add throu M iu1o
lurid relief the done 81 81 Eaul's
aud the spree Of mary eharches EnoF.
moEs crowds gathered IN Nssg4te street
and Lndgats Hin Twenty IRE engines
we're kept &C work throwing water on
the buildings near the totterlng walls
The Old Bailey and Newgate prison
we're drenched with inDumsrsble
streams of sstsr. Several times
the report vas started that tie prison
had caught. bot every time IL proved %
be false. The loss vill amoaDt 10 many
thousands % pounds The Casssll aEs
Blackies. publishers. suffered consider.
able damage. bot the bulk % their ma.
chinery and stock Was not injured
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
CITY ADVERTISING.
The Heal Estate Exchange 10 Dcvising
Novel Pians

A special meeting Of the real estate
exchange Was held yesterday morning
for the purpose Of hearing suggestions
from X +. Suits on the subject Of NUM-
cipal advertising. Mr. Suits 10 New
York man and represents paper called
-Brains.' which Is devoted to the art OF
advertising. lie exhibited q copy OF
his paper in which had been inserted
the following advertisement free OF
charge:
"Who wants si0 for a thought The
city OF Grand Rapids. Michigan. desires
q novel method OF attracting visitors.
capitalists and new industries. A high
observation tower with elevator) on the
gigantic scale OF the Ferris wheel. which
would advertise Grand Rapids all over
the world. has been suggested.
who can suggest some other novel
plan 10 advertise the cityg Ten dollars
will be paid for the best suggestion made
before January l, 1894. whether 1t is ac-
cepted by the city or not"
Mr.. Suits stated that about 200 plans
have already been submitted. He will
visit the exchange again about Janu-
AIRY /.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
GsnHLErss AND CHIEF.

Supo-iatsndent Carr vii need 20
make no reply 10 the iatimasion that be
10 unsler the control o. one or more
sanolers The fact that any gambler
wOE.d make an assertion % that effect
4 sviienes conclusivs that II il not
trua The truth % the original state
usent may well Be doubted. "a the
sourcs from which q emanatsd - %
doubtful reliability. 10 il presumed
hat Mr. Carr - discharging the duties
Of his ofics sith only the public good
IA view. IL i not surprising. therefore.
that those Vho have greatest reason TO
fear tbs srscution q tho law should
quesUcn ire motives q those entrusted
wiib that duty. Il Is qaits impossible to
READ tAs secret % hhiaen purposes os
hose wLo ofIss plausible statements q
fsct 10 the new papers Because q this
IL e.rs-.onsliY hsppens that an item APP
pears Which - Inconsistent With any
fb.ory q s1s truth. The statement that
NJ Carr is tts toal ~ a favored gsm-
bier - ore - then. Mr. Carr Is ex-
possd 81 tas Sane raking Gre % eFiti-
cisn that ia expended on sditorS Al
most aaybcdY ei-e can edit a newspaper
befier than tie man employed q 10 IL.
AimeFi sngtosiy else eau manage the Do
Ece department better than the chief
ssieciso - the board Mv Carr has the
sympathy o. many oshsrs placed in SIR
Has rotations - We public. tie proba-
biy does not expect cor desire b escape
iuet criticism When his rsmissnes. %
dnsy gives license Tor TIE same
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
ARE OFF FOR HAWAII
warships Ranger and Mohican Or
dered TO the Islands


dered TO the Islands
VALLEJO, CAL. Nov. lat is said
on good naval authority that as soon
as the United States ships Ranger and
Mohican. now at Mare Island navy yard.
can be made ready for sea the secretary
OF the navy will order their commanders
10 proceed direct 10 Honolulu and report
TO Admiral Irwin. On their arrival in
Hawaii the United States steamer
Mohican will be flagship Of the
Pacific squadron. relieving the Phil
adelphia, which will Immediately
proceed TO Mare Island navy yard.
The ordering OF the Ranger and Mohi-
can TO the relief OF the Philadelphia. is
said 10 be due TO the fact that President
Cleveland desires TO concentrate all
available ships OF the Pacific squadron
in Haw allan waters. and the combined
crews OF the Ranger and Mohican would
enable the landing Of a larger marine
force than that OF the Philadelphia.
Naval officers here are extremely eau.
tious in commenting upon the platitude
OF Hawaiian affairs, yet they do
not hesitate in predicting the con.
centration Of large United States
force at Honolulu. Ramor 10 current
here that Minister Willis. in going 10
Honolulu, was the bearer OF orders "a
Admiral Irwin from the secretary Of the
navy directing that In the event OK re
lection of President Cleveland's ulti.
matum to the provisional government OF
any uprising. Admiral Irwin should dis
patch the u. s. 5. Adams to the United
States with any special communication
Minister Willis might send for the infor.
nation Of the Washington author ities
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Bosros. Nov William Brewster
Oleson. who was at the head % the edu-
cational department IN Honolulu for
many years. in speaking OF the pro
posed restoration OF the monarchy. says;
should conflict take place In Homo
lulu the people Of this country viii rea.
lize what style 81 men are at the front
10 Hawaii They will fight They are
prepared 10 fight They are thoroughly
organized and In part Offered by men
who served in the civil var in this coun.
try
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

IxDIvrDUALs Who indulge in a common
form % blackmaiL. known ss suing a
newspaper Zoe libel. occasionally fail in
their attempiA The San Francisco
Examiner some time ago published an
account Of city steal. and by IN error
in proof reading j. w. Taylor was named
a. Que q the parties. instead OF j. n.
Taylor. J. W. Taylor promptly decided
that his reputation had been damaged
TO the extent OF $4,000. aud sued for
that amount A jury has wisely decreed
that Mr. Taylor's reputation is as good
a. II ever vas. and that he isn't entitled
10 a cent.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

" the gamblers shall have a right
good falling out IL will rebound 10 the
credit OF fhe town. One OF the fratern-
ito in writing to The HERALD tells some
unvarnished facts about the gambling
places in full operation and wants to
know who supplies the money to sup
port the 'shiftless" and dishonest gen
try. Being one OF them himself be
ought 10 have been frank enough to an
swer. II be knows Ii is plain az a wart
on a nose that the gamblers do not
fleece one another to gain a livelihood.
It's the other fellows.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Winter Time TshIe VIII Go Isto Eject
Next SUNDAY.

Sunday the winter train schedule on
the local road will go into eject The
changes on the q. r. s /. wbi.h we're
previously published has been varied
somewhat on seeount q changes on
other roads The revised sche6als ~ a.
foiiows
The train which nox leaves az 10 a
o.. For -sginaw. Cadillac. Traverse City
and Nscznaw wi4 leave af 90 - M
arriving At lraverse City ~ % = 70
snd az exinae City ~ 5la The
trass which Bow leaves AZ sis for Ssgi
naN sni Cadillac 81 cave al 80 ar
riving AZ Cadillac II g ~ iasisad a A.
4i0 The eight srsin saich Bow t.aves
~ iof0 m for VA knas 81 hesvr
at ie-S arriving At &sexcaV AZ 80,
aE
he trsin from SAG nav ana Casiliae.
With nov arrives A n ~ a a.. vii
srrsse az nj ~ a NJ. TIE trssa frors
MsexinsV. 4rsTsrse City aui Ssgiaar
shish now ARISES "a ieeso ~. 81
srrlss az f0a2 The Snniay snorninz
rsia g. MscknsN sng the Nor
aar nncrniug tra5a frc0 Aackiast
Ell De discoauaaed Ga tie Mus
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

All but one OF tho Mineral Train rob-
bers have been dealt with according to
law. Ii will be remembered that the
defense interposed plea that the ex-
press messenger being willing party 10
the crime. tho essential element OF rob
berry. force. was lacking aud no eonvic-
ton could be had upon that charge. In
view % the soundDcss Of this objection.
"a a matter Of law. all but one OF the
accused have pleaded guilty to a charge
% larceny.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

SO socn az eeogrs - shall b convened
the d-mscrat tarif tiil via b. snbmittri
BY Sir Wilson. fhs West Virginia theo.
ret Tha dsmocrst members of the
eays snt aiesns COMMITTEES sill meet 20
tay to iuzsie with the schedules II Is
gives Gus THAT the bsil vii not conien
pate free tfsds 10 iact. Il vii strike
do~n tke ~rot ber' sections e The PRO-
tsetve tariff Ehich bass built up our
wcolen factories and iron mlils aad
shich have fsstsrcd ths aphuilding q
ne tu-plals issiasfry. The other go
tens = the ~ggsnfic robbery vii rot
hs e,eiests.k The dsnocrats will try b
minimsze ths cr.me q robbery ~
ereekinx she t'x nliastrir~. meanwhile
permituex tie rott-ry~ - cnunnue a.
~ Htti. iainstsfs which 30 Mt con
pssr sith the uiEsatic sorkshcps 4
Eurcp& NoeL isea AMI ga insiussrics
nurt he sacriheri b tbe Iucgernaat q
ire tra.se ta ths present. caoaltlon n
sru.se e suald seern ~ ghoaza ths 3e-
bherais vfsexoS q thrse great ieslua
ira lnteor-ts ronfi sppa tie bsas q
theoststs that - ba-s af tha s-saa.t II
10 - fcns =, argue that ne thesrv =
frs~ sfssie + Fsht snd THAI Is euxht 90
~ pat mts rfartnse He hava tfirty
ssars q re~ue irem protective. Pro
tr..t5on hss nasi. ~ the u,oef rr,-par
ses and coaosnts.i snd eaiightenei pen
pc ga ~ Fare q th- earth f'ree tra.ie.
- a no.hfed iern = e. ssa 10 % more.
rhen Ehg piunxs he ecuatry tao ths
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

The Hon. j. Byron Judkins' tern ss
circuit Judge closes with the coming
term, after which he will locate Ia
Grand Rapids Mr.. Judkins has besn =
very satisfactory judge. and retires with
the respect and good will % the people.
he Is deserving Of any honor which may
be In store for him. and az life with him
has not yet attained its meridian. let us
hope that long years IL usefulness .
himself and his kind may be the out
come OF the future.--Ludingto Record.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

The Michigsn Plaster uomp@ny klsd
ARTICLES II association With the ooanfy
clsEk yesterday. 1hs capital stock i
$1,000. with 5000 paid Ia. The inoor-
poustors are h T.. Smith a Bay CITY,
Frank l. Noble. A. ID. kzthbone. I. ].
% Erien. j. L. Adams. George ". Csy.
W. - Hoyes. William McBsin. e. n
0oifrey. silss r. Godfrey. Freeman +.
Godfrey u this city and "a W. Mccons-
land 81 Chicago and Loren Day q
Grilodvliie The eosspany viii deal in
gygsnn. landplAstcr and eli kinds u
building material.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
AN OIL HEATERl

The Improvements that have been made in the
manufacture of these Heaters have resulted in pro-
ducng a simple durable little stove that performs sim
ply wonders in turning clustering. boiserous winter
into sweet and balmy spring. We have several differ
ent makes the Perfect the Model and .hc Eclipse all
good all cheap all just they should be Many times
You want to heat temporarily room IN which YOU
have no stove furnace pipe, and nothing at such
time will prove as valuable as an OIL HEATER
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
HAVE RANKED THE POWDER 4
soldiers Fighting Fsre IN the B.sr@nks
IA Monte Coiina

TURIN. Nov. 1.-The IRE which broke
out ON Monday night al the Monte
Colino barracks is stili burning SLOWLY.
There has been an occasional explosion
Of shells or cartridges. bot none o. the
larger stores 81 prolecilles or ammnni-
tion has been reached yet By the flames.
The powder IL believed 60 have been
covered by masses % fallen earth. other
wise terrific explosion would have bees
inevitable. Soldiers continue their
efforts 20 isolate the fire aud save the
magazine containing two tons 81 alplnn
milton.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

SERIoUs charges ara preferred against
Alderman Jacobs % the eleventh ward.
The case "a presented by the mayor h
50 strong that the alderman must needs
make clear and unequivocal defense.
IL goes without saving that 10 he shall
Be found guilty bic place in the council
must be declared vacant
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Joseph p. Dyer. the invincibls. vss
arrested BY Detectives Cast and Jake.
waI IN the saloon at No 06 Canal street
lzst night for breach u the peace lie
had some trouble with the bartender
and proceeded 10 knock him oct. but
was arrested before be carried out hss
intentions Dyer was held st the sta
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Ex PREstpsSr HAERIsoS very prop
eriy refuses e. discuss the Hawaiian
question until after the whols subject
shall re fairly before the people. 10 -
doing be is moved alike BY sense 81
personal dignity and true patriotism.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

IT Is reported that Blount's report
will soon be made public. 1t is also in.
timated that il is long enough TO reach
from Helena to Honolulu. Ii might be
a good thing to drop one end OF II into
a place the name Of which sounds very
much like the first syllable OF that Mon.
tana town. The people would appre-
~iata the act
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

MicHT0AS Is just now the field for the
extensive operations Of versatile horse
thief He IL doing" the state on a sys-
tenn OF relays much after the style Of the
Pony express rider OF the earlier western
days The officers are ia hot pursuit.
bat be has the advantags OF fresh
horse at every cross road.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

EvkSeEfIsr MItLs believes in the pol
iticiar. lie THINKS that a converted
politician would b capable % exsrting
great snhusnce for good OF course
the question = a. yet matter q specu.
lafinn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Tsxss = nothing cheap about ths AZ
f~cfiors q Michigan woman. Mrs.
Imogene Tucker. formerly q Maynard.
kss sized wealthy Iodiaea stock.
,ziser for ssNoo for breach II PROMISE
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

.ssIS1ruS. Nov. A-For lover
NschixaL. Local SHOWS AZ lake stations;
kair al the later or, west utnets. shsntiJ
sarfler Ia s5uIsfn portion
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

y - Teanis Ns 81 Vest Bridge
street ehickru rox, Fr~s Psn,ber. Z. B
A aoepitsi. tspaold fever; gaiia Con=-
ins. IA IS Ncfth Disis1on street
neasiess Chrissls Sehssn. No "a Ia
grave. Hseasses
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

fearful uncsrtaintiss q al untEisd sx.
psnnsats Ii i suicidal nsdaess b
thiak Of il Yet thai % shat the demo
crats propose ~ do
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

CgIcsso politielsns are stili trying 10
Sad the tao men "a that city Who are
wuliug - pay the highest price for tie
horor - Sansing for mayoy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16
Ilcte.i NJ H,Il..tain

w. HWilliams 81 this city was elected
one OF the vice presidents OF the State
Sunday School association az the meet
ing at Hillsdale yesterday. George Par.
suns OF Watervlict was elected president
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

usvoa Sv8Fr - Chicago = living ID
- bis uane lie discharged sftean ~
campesenf denocrat of7ce5aiiers -.
1erdsv.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-16

Drrnorr !. sseoniax famoas a. esty
e disappearances
The morning call., 1893-10-23
a. q. H. w.

The present is the jubilee week of this order
and throughout the continent Will celebrations
be held in honor of the quarter-century ami
versary. Especially IN California will the date
be observed. Grand Master Workman Booth,
Grand OVerseer TOohy and Past Grand Master
Workman Bane are IN the south and will speak
at different points. Next Friday Grand Fore.
man Ward will speak at LOckford, George B.
kalZe nstein at Plaeerville, nj. L. Brewer al
Winters, Grand Recorder Hirsbberg and d. N
Young In Sac Francisco, e. N Deuprey at
Hollister, L. Adams at Healdsburg. w. II.
Barnes at Oakland. and other points will have
public gatherings.
The San Francisco gathering will be held at
Pnal Brith Hall under The auspices OF Golden
Gate. Valley. Myrtle and Golden West lodges.
Inc Oakland brethren and friends VIII as.
sembl- at Mills Tabernacle.
San Jose VIII nave reunion on the 18th.
Burns Lodge No. 68 and Its guests propose
a grand gathering at F0resters' Hall on next
Thursday evening.
Pacific Lodge No. z of Oakland viii give an
entertainment for the uniform fund of the
drill CORPS next Thursday night
Golden Dawn Degree of Honor Lodge will
entertain Minerva Lodge and many guests next
Saturday evening.
District l Will have It's public reception on
Monday evening, October 80, at Red Mems
Hall.
Noe Valley Lodge proposes to remember the
silver birthday and its thirteenth anniversary
together on the14tb prox.
Grand Recorder Hirshberg spoke at vIsalla.
The morning call., 1893-10-23
Ancient Order of Eoresters.

The San Jose ForeSters are preparing to re-.
eeive the delegates to the fifth session OF the
Subsidiary High Court which meets in said
city November 2. a parade, barbecue, ball,
etc. are among the intended items of the pro-
gramme.
The Ancient Order is progressing favora bly,.
new court, with nearly sixty members, was
instituted in Spokane a few days ago. Court
Capital, but five months old, reports seventy
members and A treasury OF $500.
Court Twin Peaks is nearly ahead In numbers
now having made good progress recently. 1t
will receive an elegant banner next Wednesday
night.
Court Excelsior Is enjoying a season of at
tractiye meetings. Its smoker was a sue
cess and it now proposes series OF lectures.
The first of which will be delivered by DR.. F.
W. d'Evelyn next Tuesday evening on "Siege
Life In Pretoria"
The morning call., 1893-10-23
Improved Order of Red Men.

For two weeks the great chiefs and many
visiting brethren have been calling upon the
city tribes and the reservation. The subordin-
ates are revising their bylaws to conform to
the new constitution, and many committees are
now busy upon them.
The officials report good condition of af-
fairs.
The great saebem and the great chief Of
records visited PobOnachee Tribe No. 10 at its
last meeting. This tribe has recently been ad.
mltting number OF members, and is also pre-
pairing to celebrate its twenty anniversary
on November IL.
osceola No. IL adopted two paefaces and
conferred the hunters degree on i've members
last session. The evening was made extra in
teresttng by the presence OF b. +. JOsselyn, z.
q. s., c. Z. Burgman, q. e. of r., E. G. Wey-
mouth, q. s., and others.
The tribes OF the reservation have all adopted
appropriate resolutions referring to the death
OF Past Great IncohOnee Adam Smith.
ManZanlta enjoved a visit last meeting from
Past Sachem j. P. Smerde OF Fresno and sey-
eIal of the local great chiefs.
The morning call., 1893-10-23
Miscellaneous.

Golden Gate Lodge of Elks is the possessor
OF handsome picture OF and letter from Henry
Irving, which are highly priced by that sub
ordinate. The photograph is in the character
of Beckett.
II. P.-The membership of the Royal Ar
canum on August l, 1898. was las, ,603: mum.
ber Of councils 1923. During August S317.-
250 was paid 10 heirs.
e. NJ. Troppmann, c. c., experienced hearty
welcome at the hands of Syracuse Lodge No.
So. X. of P, on his recent return from the
East. and In addition an elegant gold watcn
was presented TO him on behalf of the lodge by
Deputy Il. Mcconnell. An interesting pro-
gramme, with refreshments and dancing, made
tile evening most acceptable to the many ladies
and gentlemen present. NO. So will confer the
Page rank next session. Sequ0ia Lodge cou-
tInues TO have work, and Its meetings are at
tractive and enjoyable.
The Cher. Scharam Scholag have elected NJ. .
Less, president; H. Bernard. V. P; b. Levy,
s.; d Marcovitcb. T.; NJ. Levy, NJ. Loryea, Nj.
Michael, "a. Hlpch, trustees; 5. Cooper. mes
senger; A. S. Tuchler. physician. This associ
alton was organized october l, 1893.
most beautifully engrossed and illuminated
testimonial OF thanks richly framed has been
presented to Mrs. Addie L. Balou as an appre-
citation by George Ii. Thomas Post Of her exc
cution and presentation TO said post OF a pOr-
trait of the late Walter Fl. Holmes.
James ii. Garfield Relief Corps were the
guests of Garfield Post at its campfire last
Tuesday evening.
The morning call., 1893-10-23
IN DARKEST AFRICA.
A CoIored Missionary Tells of His
Experience.

Rev. w. A. Warren. colored preacher,
who has been In Africa some time. az.
sociated with Bishop Taylor, lectured yes
terday afternoon before the Young Mems
Christian Association. Mr.. Warren left
California about nine years ago, and spent
nearly six years OF that time in Africa.
His principal labors were In Liberia,
where he spent three years and a hall
near the coast. After being there for
nearly a year," said Mr.. Warren, I'VE
made our first convert. We had been ex-
horting and preaching every day without
success. One day warrior gave us his
little boy. aged about two years and half,
and we took him to the mission settle
ment.
"The mother made a great fuss and
wanted her boy back. but we would not
give him up. Little by little we taught
him. and hs learned to say Jesus loves
me- He was singing this one day when
the chief or king OF the tribe came along
and hearing the strange words of the three
year-old child. asked him what they meant.
The child explained. and it was not long
before the old King himself was convert
ed. lie instructed his people to send