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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15


friends.
Hon. NJ Il. Davis of Dardanelle will
leave in about two weeks for New York
from whence he will sail for Trinidad,
West Indies. His family will follow
later on.
Mr.. b. Cowell delivered lecture on
temperance before the NewHope Sunday
school last Sunday morning. Mr.. Cow
ell is an earnest worker in the cause of
prohibition.
Mrs. Fannie f. Suddarth who will
be remembered by many of our citizens,
is principal Of Pierce's Institute at
White Bead Hill, i. T., and is now visit
ing in Searcy.
Rev w. T.. Rutledge, Mr.. j. f.
Munday and daughter, Miss Gertrude,
and Mrs. Emma O'Neal are attending
the Epworth League conference in Lit
tie Rock this week.
Have you a watch that needs repairs
or some broken jewelry which you wish
mended? If so, take them to II. G. Will
key, the Jeweler, and have them repair
ed in flrst-class order.
Prof d. b. james held last week a
very successful normal institute at Con-
way for colored teachers of Faulkner
and Conway counties. The attendance
and interest was good.
We were shown last week by J. F..
Manday a limb twelve inches long con
tanning l25 half-grown plums, demon
strating the fact that thisvariety of fruit
will be plentiful this season.
The young mems prayer meeting will
be held at the Baptist church next Mon-
day evening, led by Mr.. Frank Evants.
Subject, Missions All christian
young men and boys invited.
Mr.. w. w. Cowan, of LAUREL, who
was in town Tuesday, reports that the
crop outlook has been very much inn
proved in his section by the favorable
weather of the past ten days.
-Messrs ID. Bolinger and r. l.. Har-
key and Master Jonah Hall have each
received recently a safety bicycle of the
most approved pattern and are becom-
ing quite proficient in their use.
Misses Ida Robinson, Laura Jacob
son and Ethel Howard of Morrilton re-
turning from the ball game at Clarks-
vile stopped off Saturday and remained
until Monday with their Russellville
friends.
Mrs. r. r. Fletcher and children
left last week for Ozark to spend the
summer with relatives. Mr.. Fletcher
will leave this week for an extended
trip in the interest of the new NJ. f.
church.
Little interest was manifested in the
delinquent tax sale last Monday. The
attendance was small and the bidding
spiritless. Ninety-three tracts were
knocked off to the state and forty to in
dividuals.
The DEMOCRAT has for sale few
souvenirs of the Worlds Fair building
They contain smile of the Arkansas
building on one side, and the coat of
arms on the other. Price 80 cents. Call
and get one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Nj. Averill having purchased the
lease on the Miller coal land, has u
mine now nearly completed to the
coal, and will be ready in due season
to furnish the people Of Russellville,
either delivered or at the mine, the
old reliable Miller coal.
For particulars apply to Dry IL.
Hill, J. II. Perry, or to
NJ. AVERILL,
AT Mines NJ. NV Of Town
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

u, ....ss. iGG;s77nship Vice Presidents of the
County Sunday school Association
On last Thursday | mailed to you
blank reports for all Sunday schools in
the county to be distributed by you to
the Sunday school superintendents in
your various townships. Please be
prompt in getting these blanks reports
into the hands Of the superintendent.
We want every Sunday school
in the county to be reported and repre-
sented in our association at Appleton the
Bird Wednesday in July which will be
the case if all vice presidents and super
intendents will do their duty. Let a
spirit of rousement get hold of YOU.
Yours in the work,
j. +. MUNDAY,
Pres. Co. ASH.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
CITY PARLOR CONFECTIONERY
r. II. BONDS, Proprietor.


Always in stock Fancy Canned Meats, Oys-
tiers, Fruits and Berries. Oranges, Lemons,
Pineapples and Bananas. Superior grade OF
Tobacco and Cigars. Finest assortment of Fam
cy Candies in town. lee Cream and sherbet
served every day.
Ice Cream delivered in quart trays,
Estimates furnished for Church Festivals, So
ciables, etc.
Handsome Parlor in Connection
Best of Order Kept.
Call and see me.
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Notice.

BY virtue OF a decree Of the Pope Circuit
Court, made at its April term, 1898 ~ case Of
W, A. Smith ct al VS.. }, u. BrRtton &C al, viii
on the 10Th day OF July. 1898, at the court house
door in Rnssellvnie, Ark. OFFER for sale al pub =
lie auction, 10 the highest bidder, on a ere lit
OF three months the following described lands
viz: SW4 SW y Sec. ~ and VIZ NWA Sec. ~
except ? acres now used for school, all In Up, o.
Range 10 IN Pope county, Ark. Purchaser viii
be required TO give bond for purchase money,
bearing 10 per cent interest, with approved
security, ana lien therefor on The land viii
be retained. This June 10th, 1893.
W. ) JOHNSON, Commissioner
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
StraYed.

About May l, two large steers, or s
years old, almost white. Both wore
bells, one wore chain collar with brass
paddock attached, the other yoke.
Suitable reward for return of said oxen
to A. l.. THOMAS, at Anawalt mines. %
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
beware Of Ointment. Tor oasarrh mat

as mercury will surely destroy the sense 81
smell and completely deraHge the whole system
when entering Il through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never lie used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, MS the
damage they will do Is tenfold to The good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarfil
Cure, manufactured by r. }. Cheney a CO. To-
ledo- o. contains no mercury. and is taken in
tefnally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system la buying Halls
CAtarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine II is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio. By
r.. cheney Co. Testimonials free.
k&F-Sold by Druggiits, price T5c- per bottle
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
Ballard's Snow IMMINENT.

Mrs. Hamilton, Ca mbridge. Ills.
says: | had rheumatism SO bad that |
could not raise my hand 10 my head.
Billiards. Snow Liniment has cured me.
take pleasure in informing my neigh
bors and friends what It has done for
me. Chas. Handley, clerk for Lay &
Lyman, Kewanee, Ms, advises us
Snow Eminent cured h m OF Rheuma-
tism, Why not try itg 1t will surely
do you good. II cures all inflammation,
wounds, sores, cuts, sprains. Sold by
j. w. Wells.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
TUrrs PILLS Danish biIiousness.


Mr.. j. f. Bat;tenfeld has recover
ed from an attack of fever.
just received new lot of wire cots at
Miller Bros.
Mrs NJ L. Eggleston is recovering
rom a severe attack of fever.
Good residence for rent. Apply to
I'm. Brooks.
-Magistratei L. l.. Meade is in Little
Rock today ON legal business.
G. E. Howell has a iive-room resi-
euoe for rent.
MIR. J. w. Wells made business
bin to Bentonville last week.
FoR RENr.--Two four room houses.
pply to I. j. Russell.
Let us have signs on the corners
g7sTig the names OF the streets.
| Van Boswell has few pairs Of white
bnd black rabbits for sale.
Mr.. A. Bernard is out again after
Father severe brush with fever.
| Fruit jars and tin cans for sale by
love & Roys Hardware Co.
Attorney j. +. Fowler went to St.
louis Tuesday on legal business.
j Screen doors and windows for sale by
Love q Roys Hardware Go.
Miss Lucy Riddell left last Friday
FOR Palmer, Texas, to visit relatives.
Grain cradles and moving blades, etc.
kt Love q Roys Hardware co.
-. r. Hood, formerly citizen of
this place, died in Dardanelle recently.
A fine line Of baby buggies, boys wa
ions and crOquet sets at Miller Bros.
The most inyigorating and refresh
- summer drink is Coca-Cola. Tucker
Mrs. Lula Miner and children of
larksville are visiting Mrs. NJ. G. Bonds
hmily.
Sweeping reductions in ladies, gents
Nod misses shoes. Pruitt Bell Mercan-
l. Co,
Miss Annie Stockton Of Dardanelle
was the guest Of Mrs. Virgia McAnally
a9nday.
The NJ. Il. Sunday school picniced
Saturday at Jones ford aud had pleas
ant time.
CHINCHINE is the best bed bug
poison on earth. For sale only by j.
W. Wells.
The G. p. Sunday school spent yes
ierday very pleasantly out on the bayou
picnicing.
The weather is oppressively warm
eut y Is doing the crops a world Of good
Tor al that.
s~- and see our picture frame work.
w, w are practical workmen in that line.
Miller Bros,
MIR. q. A. Gamble of Harrison spent
several days here las week in the inter-
est OF his nursery.
WANrFD.-l00O women to see the Inn
proved Singer Machine at Miller Bros.
Furniture Store.
Miss Lucie 'rhach returned Monday
ION ION A,lrkadclphia where she has been
attending college.
a new lot Of the latest styles Of pie
vu'e frame moulding just received this
week at Miller Bros.
Mr. Percy w. Hinton Of Atkins was
q pleasant caller 40 The DEMOCRAT office
A'VNVay afternoon.
NeF. ". Oates will preach mt the
nasonic Han next sunday evening at S
o'clock, AllnUted
Prof A ID T.,,.,.,..... ~ .i.4,.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

hdiitoftu Mates.
Round trip tickets Russellville to
Chicago are now S29.95, a reduction Of
about two dollars. One way, Sl6.S5.
An tickets good until Noy. 10, 1898.
Tickets to summer resorts and all
principal points are now on sale at
about one fare for the round trip.
On account of Ex- Confederate reunion
at Birmingham, Ala, round trip tickets
will be on sale July 10 to 81 for $li65-
one fare.
For further information apply TO
O. NJ. ELLSWORTH, Agent
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Warning Order.

Peoples Exchange Bank Plaintiff Pope
vs.. Circuit
C. Hughes Il sarah Linton Defts) Court
The Defendant, g. y Hughes, Is warned to
appear In this CoHrt within thirty days and
answer the complaint Of the Platntin Poo
Exchange Bank May %, 1893.
iuniG }. H. BULLOCK, Clerk.
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alley ROUTE TIME TABLE.

Going East.
local Mail =. leave Russellylle, 1910 a. m
Las City Express, $40 a. m
Going West.
Local Mail ....s..... leave Russelyille, II 100 m
Kansas City Express, 55 D. m
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Cure for Colds Fevers and General Debility.
Small Bile Beans. 25c. per bottle.
The canyon OF the Colorado is 300
miles Icing, and the cliffs on either side
are from 5000 to 6O00 feet above the wa
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Mrs. Kate Fears, Mrs Nicholson,
Miss Jimmie Fears and Miss Mamie
Poe, enroute to TT. Smith stopped of
last Friday TO visit their Russellyille
friends.
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POsITIONs GUARANTEED.

GUAR tNTEE IN WR1TNGl Send fer catalOg
Of Draughon's Consolidated Practical Business
College, Nashville, Tenn. No vacation.
MENTION THIS PAPER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
THE Il SOUTHERN T. BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Authorized Capital, $50, 900, 900.
Noothcr company offers better OF more satisfac-
tory inducements to investors and borrowers No
premiums deducted. borrowers get full amount
applied for Borrowers pay 1854 on each $1,000
borrowed. Investors pay 81 on each $1,000 of
stock for y months. It is guaranteed that Y
monthly payments win mature each certificate
RusselIyille Local Board Of Officers
GEO. w. HARKEY, President
JAS. VI. LUkER, Viee-PFes.
WM. q. WE1MER, Sec. and Treas.
JOHN 4. BULLOCK, Attorney.
WM. e. PRUITT Agent.
DIRECTORS:
l.. j. smith. NJ. Johnson
Jas. NJ. Harkey, J. NJ. Luker,
G. W. Harkey, w. G. Wcimer
}. 4. Bullock, W. L. Pruitt
LOCAL DEPOSITORY:
First National Bank of Russellville
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Come md S.aTE YOUR MONEY By getting bur-
gains aohich wu no5 be altered By any other house ant
whch cannot be dplicQted or oeyvd agai1 hen me sell
out the present stock
Yours TOR LOw Prices,
DIIcCEII q. RD0
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Hon. NJ. Il. Davis of Dardanelle will
leave in about two weeks for New York
from whence he will sail for Trinidad,
West Indies. His family will follow
later on.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Mr.. b. Cowell delivered lecture on
temperance before the NewHope Sunday
school last Sunday morning. Mr.. Cow
ell is an earnest worker in the cause of
prohibition.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
Railroad Rates.

To aid Digestion take one Small Bile Bean aft.
eating. Csc. per bottle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

"A new and substantial foot bridge
spans Priarie creek on Pine street con-
Meeting north and south Russellville
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
MILLER COAL.

Bile Beams cure Constipation. CSC
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15

Mrs. Fannie f. Suddarth who will
be remembered by many of our citizens,
is principal Of Pierce's Institute at
White Bead Hin, i. T., and is now visit
ing IN Searcy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
Suits are in Vogue Now!

Miss Rose Jamison is entertaining
her cousin, Miss Seottie Jamison, an ac-
complished young lady of Clarksville.
Losr-At the ice cream parlor Satur-
day night a light blue silk fan. Suitable
reward for its return to this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-15
High Patent flour, the finest
made, $500 per hundred at
Pruitt-BeII Mercantile Cos.

than to buy Buckeye Cultivator. For
sale by Love q Rows Hardware Co.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16

another woman, and had been arrested
on the charge of adultery. 1t is sup
posed remorse led to Curry's attempt on
his own life.
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FOR MORELLO
The Futurity Winner Lands
the Mississippi Stake
in a Gallop.
YorkviIle Belle Runs First in
the Long Island Light
weight Handicap.
Amelia May Wins the Sensa-
tion Stake at Latonia in
the Rain.
Don Alonzo Will Be Started
for the American Derby
Prize.

ST. LOUIS, June 15.-The Elkton sta
ble's grand colt Morello, the winner of
last years Futurity, landed the Missis-
sippi stakes at the fair grounds today
1t was for three-year olds, with $1,000
added, at one mile and sixteenth. He
was held at the prohibitive price of to
10 in the betting, and won in common
gallOp by six lengths. Taylor Hayden
finished second. and McCafferty d
Wishard's American Derby candidate,
Hugh Penny, was an Indifferent third.
The stake was worth S1.2S5 to the will
ner. The weather was warm, the track
good and the attendance in the neigh
borhood of 1000. Results:
First race, six furlongs-Irish Pat won,
Kildare second, Fitzsimmons third. Time,
1:lG34.
Second race, two-year olds, four and half
furlongs-John Cooper won, King David
second, Little Tom third. Time, :57A.
Third race. the Mississippi stakes. for three
year olds, Sl,5UO added, mile and a sixteenth
--Morello on. Taylor Hayden second, Hugh
Penny third. Time. I:5lI2
Fourth pace, selling, six furlongs-Out-of
Sight won, Adalr second, Warren Leland
third. Time, l:15l2.
Fifth race, purse, one mile-Falero won,
Tom Finley second, Invercauld third. Time,
l:43l2.
Sixth race, selling, one mile Leonard
won, Rossiter second, Peer third Time,
1854
Seventh race one mile - Upman won,
Walter second, Grey Duke third. Time,
1:45A.
Walter Raleigh won, FL Rayo second, Sound
more third Time 40
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
ROBBED BY MONKS.
Plate and Gems Stolen From q
Russian Church Discovered
Within a Monastery.
The Holy Fathers Also Found to
Have Female Companions
in the Cells.

ST. PETERSBURG, June Is. - The
church of the Chudov monastery, which
is within the walls of the Kremlin, was
recently robbed of vast amount OF
plate, money and gems. The plate had
just been used in the ceremonies at
tendant upon the reception of the car.
and had not been returned to the
vaults where it was usually
kept. The property and money
taken amounted in value to
between 2,500,00 and 100000 roubles.
Today all the monks belonging to the
monastery were arrested. A search of
the cells occupied by the monks revealed
that they had perpetrated the robbery. Sc
GREETED in the cells were found diamonds
and other gems. which had been hastily
torn from their settings; holy robes and
the missing holy vessels made of precl-
Gus metals. A charge OF sacrllege has
been made against the monks. This is
a crime that is punishable in Russia
with the most severe penalties. 1t is
probable that many of the culprits will
be banished to Siberia for life. Aside
from the scandal arising from the rob
berry and arrests, another cause for
gossip has been given through the fact
that the police, in searching the mon
astery for the stolen property, learned
beyond dispute that number of women
had been living secretly with the monks
for a considerable time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
BOUGHT BY O'BRIEN.
May Thompson, the Sensational
Filly, Added to the StilI-ss
water Mans String.
McDonough's Western String o
Thoroughbreds Sold at Auc-i
ton at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, June 15.-The sensational
filly May Thompson. 2, by Kosciusko,
dam Dolphin, was sold today by Capt
w. G. Cannon, of the Bedford stables,
to j. S. O'Brien, Saltwater. MIMI, the
proprietor OF the Lakeland stables,
for $4,000. The horses training
here belonging to the Cali
fornia millionaire, William O'Brien
Marlborough, nine head, were sold at
auction here today at the fair grounds
track. The sale brought total of $780,
975, an average of 1880. Best prices:
Fatality. CHI f, 9, by imp. Sir Modred.
dam Faux Pas. McCatferty 81 Wishard,
Columbus, Ga, sS7O0; Resale, Oh t, 2,
by Hyder Ali, dam Rosemary. B. Shrie-
Der, st. Louis, $4,000; Centurion,
CHI C, 2, by imp. Cheviot, dam Lizzie P,
B. c. Holy, Denver, $500; Valencia,
ch f, 2, by Hidalgo, dam Yum Yum, G.
Doyle, st. Louis, S1,625; AbbeSS, CHI f.
by Imp Kirley DAILY, dam Abra, J. B.
Moore. st. Louis, S1,400; Grafton, b t, 2,
by Three Cheers, dam Hattie Ball,
George Wylie, st. Louis, $1,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
Crops in South Dakota.

HURON, S. D., June 15.-In Bulletin
No. 10, issued today, Director Glenn, OF
the United States weather bureau in
this city, speaks as follows concerning
crops III South Dakota:
The past week has been very warm,
with more than the average amount OF
sunshine, while the total precipitation
was considerably less than the average.
The dry, warm weather has permitted
the farmers to do considerable outdoor
work and pretty nearly finish their
planting. All small grains would be
greatly benefited by rain, but no suffer
ing to any great extent IS noticeable.
An abundance of grass is reported on
the range, and all kinds OF stock are
fattening and doing extremely we'll.
Corn is progressing rapidly, the stand is
good and has healthy color.
MILBANK, s. d., June 15--Fine soak
ing rains have fallen within the past
twelve hours, cooling the atmosphere
and doing the growing crops vast
amount OF good.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
Nearly 100000 Went In.

CHICAGO, June 15.-The total admis-
sions at the fair today numbered 1855.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
LEVEEs CRASH.
Many Crevasses Occur i'm the VII
Cinity OF New Orleans.

MANY CfeVaSScS occur In INC l.
cinity OF New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, June 15.-Another
crevasse is reported today, this time Oh
the lower coast, twelve miles below the
city, on the right bank of the river. 1t
is In front of Col. Charles Larendan's
Magnolia plantation and occurred
at Z O'Clock this morning. The river
in front of the city is ia feet above
low water mark, and is higher than yes
terday. People are greatly excited over
an attempt to cut the Cakes levee last
night at point opposite to the crevasse
OF two days ago. A place was cut
four feet deep and three feet wide,
and had it not been for
an accidental discovery at l O'Clock
this morning a disastrous erevassee
would have resulted. Late advices from
the break at Magnolia were that work
mad been abandoned on it, and that 1t
was ITO feet wide and Ii feet deep. A
break has oscurred on the FORMER
place, which is about eleven miles
above the city, this evening, but it was
closed. The levees along that line are
in dangerous condition, full OF craw-
fish holes, and disaster is expected at
any moment. A break occurred at
English Turn. sixteen miles below the
city, today, but it was closed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
CRoKER's MARE IN FRONT.
Yorkville Belle Captures the
Handicap at Morris Park.

OPkVIlle Belle CaptuT eS the
Handicap at Morris Park.
NEW YORK, June 15.-It waa an ex-
cessively hot day, and the 5000 persons
who took the long journey to Morris
Park sweltered in broiling sun while
a tame and uninteresting programme
was carried out. The only contest that
excited anything like enthusiasm was
the third race-the Long Island light
weight handicap-and this had been so
dwarfed and narrowed by scratching
that Yorkville Belle, Ambulance and
Fidelio were the only three to face the
starter. Fldelio cut out all the running,
with Ambulance second. Yorkyille
Belle moved up in the stretch. and,
passing the Others, won easily by three
lengths. Ambulance beat Fldelio by a
peck. Results:
First race, five and half furlongs-Ornus,
(Clayton), 10 to ], second; Harrington, IO3
(Midgley), - to l, third. Time, O7.
Second race, five-eghths of mile-Liz-
zetta, lU5 (Simms) II to 5, won; KingIet, 100
(Hamiltonl. to /. second; Harvest, no
(Lnmley), ID to 10, third. Time. 80
Third race mile - Yorkville Belle, III
PENN, to 3 second; Fldelio, 95 u. Lam.
ley), to z, third. Time, I:4Gs4.
Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
Naphtha III (Simms). II to s, won; Lillian
Russell ITO (Midgley), 7 to 1, second; Grace
Brown 1T, CTaral), 5 tosl, third. Time, 40
Fifth race, one mile-Sam Weller l15,
(Taral), to |, won; Roche lis. (Donohue),
4 to 5. second; Lustre ITO. (BIake). II to 5,
third. Time. 1:43
Sixth race five-eighths of mile-Hammie
106 (Lamley) 1 to 3, won Spartan, 100
(Goodale). 3to 1,second: Johnetta9l PENN,
10 to |, third. Time, ;59A
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-16
AUGUSTANA SYNOD.
Proposed Constitution Now I'm
der Discussion.

Rock ISLAND. June 1.-THE Swed-
ish Lutheran Augustana synod today
discussed foreign missions and the
proposed constitution OF the synod.
As far as accepted, the constitution
provides that the ministers and
one layman per 1, members shall rep
resent conferences at the synod. For
merly each congregation elected one lay
delegate, and all ministers were eligi-
bic. Two from each conference consti-
tute synodosial council to systematic
in advance all work for action
by the synod. These, with
theological faculty and presi-
deut of the synod college, beside the
treasurer of the synod, are ex-officiO
members. The synod's college has one
representative. This will give body
of 173 members. The minsterium will
consist of all clergymen delegates, and
will test and ordain candidates
for the ministry. The discus
sion of new constitution is the
special order for each afternoon session,
and will be finally passed upon at the
next annual meeting. The new consti-
tuition of Augustana college as finally
adopted unites the six departments in
the presidential official and creates a
general faculty TO act on matters per
tanning to the entire institution. For
merly each department had its prcsi-
dent and the president was figure
head.