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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Between two
and three o'clock this afternoon Mrs,
Mary Lampher, living in Klipstein's
Terrace, on Patrick street, while suffer-
ing from the effects OF grip, swallowed
two ounces of laudanum. Mrs. Javins,
who lives in the house with her, dis,
covered Mrs. Lampher suffering from
the effects of the drug and Drs. Smith
and Ouackenbush were summoned.
They proceeded Immediately to work
in attempts to counteract the effects of
the laudanum, but late this evening
her condition was critical and her re-
coyery is considered doubtful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
Good kOndS.

The object of this communication is to call
the attention Of those of our citizens who Use
the Shutters Hill road as Il pleasure drive, TO
its present condition. 1t has, in some places,
been almost impossible and to he good road
for the simmer, it should now he put in order.
If those interested i'll the matter would leave
a contribution for repairs at the Alexandria
Gazette office. it will be paid over 10 rcSponsi-
Bile parties for the purpose. Direct to
mh2S st Coop ROADS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear until about one o'clock, when it
became cloudy. Five prisoners and
one ledger were at the station house.
Maria Thornton, colored, arrested by
Officer Sherwood for an assault on Geo.
Byrd, also colored, was fined So.
John Lawson, colored, arrested by
Officer Belts for casting filth in the
street, was dismissed with a reprimand.
Jas. Branch, arrested by Officer Bet
tbs, charged with larceny, was commit
ted for further examination.
George Cant, arrested by Officers Ar
rington and TIGER for cutting George
MoCuen, was held in the sum of $500
for his appearance at court.
a young man, arrested by Officers
Arlington and Howson, on complaint
of relatives for habitual drunkenness,
was committed to Jail for ten days. The
accused was so drunk when found that
it was necessary to hire n wagon and
convey him horizontally TO the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

RAILROAD MEEr1NG.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Washington Southern Railway Com
pany was held in this city to-day, when
the following officers were elected ::
Frank Thomson, president; John Cas-
sells, A. Jameson, ]. P. Kerr, ] S, Leib,
G.. c. Wilkins and Samuel Rea, d.
rectors, After the meeting the
directors left here for Mount
Vernon as the guests of Mr.. An
drew Jameson in special car kindly
rendered for their use by Mr.. F. A.
Reed, vice president of the Electric
Railway Company.
At Mt. Vernon the directors were
handsomely entertained by Mr.. jamie
son and every courtesy was extended by
Mr.. Dodge, the superintendent. The
party returned to this city about four
o'clock much pleased with their trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

THE FIsHERIEs.-fhe catch OF her
ring and shad on the Potomac is in
creasing. Robert Gibson. at Aiken
dale on last Sunday caught 5000 her
ring. 81 shad and n large number of
rock. perch and other fish The water
is still very cold. but if the present
warm weather continues tine run OF fish
will be heavy. Numbers of fine shad
are now caught daily by the OILERS off
and just below this city.
Since yesterday about 10000 herring
aud 500 shad have been received ut
Fishtown. Herring sold al $10al2 per
thousand and shad at SlSa25 per hur-
dred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

The grand specific for the prevailing ma'a-
dy of the age, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint.
rheumatism. Costivcncss, General Debility.
etc, is Bacon's Celery Cure. This great
herbal tonic stimulates the digestive organs.
regulates the Liver and restores the syst, III
to vigorous health and energies. Samples
free. Large packages 50c. Sold by L. :.
I,padbeater & Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

INSTRUMENTAL a meeting of the
congregation of Grace Church last
night the following named gentlemen
were elected vestrymen Chas. King.
A. w. Deahl, D. f. Webster, p. B. Pey-
ton, Geo. V. Peyton, Frank 7. King,
Geo. barley and C. M. Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

Personalities Mary G.. Coakley,
of Arlington, Nelson county, Va, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. +. A. Coakley,
on Commerce street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

EASTER PARTY.-A most enjoyable
party was given at the residence of Mr..
X. Kemper last night. the occasion be-
ing a complimentary fancy dress recep-
ton rendered by Mr.. Kossie Kemper TO
his friends. The parlors were beauti-
fully decorated with palms and ever
greens, and, when all had assembled,
presented most picturesque scene.
Mr. Kossie Kemper, the host, as prince
Charles" gracefully received his guests,
assisted by Mr. Ross T. Elliott as "Sir
Henry Lee" and Misses Emily Elliott,
"Tamborine Girl Alice Acton, Flow
er Girl" and Annie Uhler, Roman
Peasant"
Among the lovely girls and hand
some boys participating in this recher-
che affair the following may be named /:
Misses Melissa Hill as ''Berthene, the
Vatican Shepherdess;" Louise Burke,
Lady of the Sixteenth Century," Lot
tie Daingerlield, "Spring;" Marion
Chalmers, "3Iilkmaid;" 0littie Her
bert, Queen of Hearts," Ruth Bryant,
Dawn y Grace Havener, Empire cos
tume;'' LePage Hough, Violet y
Marie Davis, stella Hattie Taylor,
"Vivandiere = Florence McAllister,
Japanese Girl JEANNE Ewing, "9Iu-
Sic Mary Leadbeater, "Buttercup;"
Nettie Kintz, "Buttercup;" Mary Dain-
gerfeld, "Roman Peasant Sadie lay
lor, "Pink :" Mary Powell, "Tamborine
Girl :" Bessie Green, Gypsy Queen"
81 n1oc-r, pomall HIactor ), IVn,
Powell, "Rob Roy" Beau Elliott, Gu
pid :" Bathurst Daingerfield, Page"
VIM. Leadbeater, civilian Penn" w.
F. Broolles, "Chief Marshall H. S.
McAllister, Bishop" Barbour Dain-
gerfield, "Neapolitan Minstrel" Powell
Brooches, Indian :" Taylor Burke,
Robin Hood" A. II. Bryant, "Will
Scarlett;" VIM. Herbert, Little
john" of Robin Hoods band; Arthur
Herbert, "Turk !" Philip Knox, "Zou-
ave." Lewis Daingerfield, French
Cavalier" r. ]. Daingerlield, spanish
Matador;" Charlie Elliott, page"
William Green and Robert F. Green,
"Sailors :" Hugh Moss, George S. Car
lin and Courtney Houck, "Old Domin-
ion Boat Club" Lewis kemper, Lau-
renee Parker and others.
The evening was most agreeably
spent in dancing, playing 'The Easter
Egg Hunt" and other innocent games,
and all left at late hour much pleased.
While all did well, it may not be amiss
to make special mention of the Tam
BORNE Dance" so admirably and grace
fully executed by four of the young la
dies rs to elicit an encore. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Elliott, Dir. and Mrs. E. H.
Kempcr and Miss May Bell Ewing by
their presence contributed greatly to
the enjoyment of the young people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
A Cultivated Tns;c

would naturally lead a person posses
sing it to prefer the best things obtaina-
BILE and guard against imperfections.
The Gail Borden Eagle Brand Con-
densed Milk is unequalled in quality,
as q trial will prove. Groccrs o.u,,
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

EASTER DANcE.-A largely attended
Easter dance was given last night al
Carlin Hail, at Carlin's Springs, at
which there were present numbers OF
ladies ana gentlemen from this city,
Georgetown, Washington and Fairfax,
rs we'll as from all over the county.
Dancing was kept up till the early
hours of the morning and all regretted
when the dance came to close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 500 sun sets
6.3I. High water 1882 a. M. and
1N:lO 2. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

RECKLESS DRIvING.-Two young
men attracted considerable attention in
the neighborhood OF lower Fairfax
street Yesterday evening by the reck-
less driving of q horse attached to a
buggy in which they were seated.
Later they took young women in the
vehicle with them and in endeavoring
to turn into Fairfax street from Wolfe
ran the wheels of the right side Of the
buggy into the deep gutter nj that in
tersection and barely escaped being
overturned in heap on the pavement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

THE MISsTRELs.-Lew Dockstader's
MINISTRIES appeared at the Opera House
last night to one of the largest audi
ences that has ever filled the house.
The entertainment was very good. each
member of the company acquitting him
self creditably. Lew Dockstader scored
The hit of the evening with his original
topical songs, touching upon needed
street improvements, the resurrection OF
crinoline, and various topics Of the
Gov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge d. " CHI
chester presidinq.-Boswellv vs.. Duncan !;
Jury and verdict for plaintiff for $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
rEo ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

q general meeting of the WASHINGTON
RICiNATE FIRE-PROOFING COMPANY
will be held in Alexandria city, Va, at the
principal Office of said company at No 12S
south Fairfax street at 11:3O a. m, THURS
DAY. April 9th. 1898 Business to be at
tended to: Election of officers and business of
Il general character. rs the interests or the
good of the compang may require. By order
o: the Board OF Directors.
IT. STANDIFORD, Secretary.
\. B.-Stockholdcrs will please be present
or send proxies to T. D. Hooc or William
Mayse. lbs south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

When Baby yes sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When sho became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
DRY GOODS.
4 Good Week for Dress Goods.

The past week with has marked of the best dress
goods sales for early the for many years. and the
large sales in this department show clearly that have
eced popular fabrics Early purchasers the choicest
shades and styles in selecting while the lines are still full
plain goods Bengane and Whip Cords have proven the
best Sellers the Tans Gays Resedas and lighter Greens be
ing the popular shades Most of these light wool fabrics
bne effectively with either silk and the variety Of the
combination gives large choice: The popular being the
changeabe silk Surahs Bengalines and Crystals
Satns also selling WELL and make pretty combina
tons with light wool materials.
We have left few very desirable Dress Patterns in JAG
guard effects Illuminated Dagonals and other fancy designs
Our sales lower grade dress goods have kept pace with
the better goods and the popular bargain size and the
range of desirable soc goods have been well into.
We endeavor keep up with the demand of the changing
styles in Dress Innings &c. and have in stock plain and
barred Crinolnes Canvas Hair Cloth &c.
We have few samples of the popular lightweight Spring
Capes and also ghtcoored and Black Cloths suitable for
making spring wraps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

The Assembly will give a hop at
McBurncy,s Hall next Friday tight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
s.,,iDn fair; northwesterly winds cooler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
MILLINERY.
MEETINGS.

NrOTICE-The regular ANNUAL meeting of
~ the SECURITY INVESTMENT CUM-
PANY, corporation duly incorporated un-
der the laws of the State of Virginia, will be
held at No. 1O2 south Fairfax street. in the
city Of Alexandria, on TUESDAY, April
1lth, 1898 at II o'clock a. III.
g. II. DANA, President,
]. T. BATCHELDER, Secretary.
anil David
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
ADAMANT PLASTER

Persons about to build should examine in
to the merits of the above. lis superiority
over lime and sand plaster is ncontcs;able;
can be viewed at my NEW HOUSES on Prince
street 1t makes practically stone finish iii
the interior of building. Fire proof, water
proof and vermin proof Apply TO
K. BELCHES
mh29 I'm Newmarket Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04

them in our lot. Seabury d. Smith
who died III Baltimore was buried here:
we did not know of his remains arrir-
ing here until it was too late to attend
his burial. Capt. A. ID. Haynes belong
ed TO the Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton OF Washington and was buried
here in our ground by request. Gen
eral 2. G.. T. Bcauregard, died at
New Orleans February Goth, 1898.
Gen. Z. Kirby Smith died at Sewanee,
Tenn, March IS, 1898, being the last OF
our full Generals.
Members OF this Camp have sent to
their friends the remains ofseveral COM
rades who died here and in Washington
not belonging to any camp.
We have helped many destitute com
rades and some few families. The past
year has not been an idle one by any
means in our Camp. We have done
much good and are still doing it. We
are truly carrying out the object Of our
formation, and as we grow old / find
more is required.
In closing return you all my sincere
thanks for the uniform kindness and
consideration with which | have been
assisted and helped by you, my COM
rades, since | have been commander,
and | know you will continue to give
him whom you choose tonight the same
loyal support.
The annual election of officers was
held with the following result: Com
mander, w. A. Smoot; 1st Lieutenant
Commander, John r. Zimmerman End
do, Thomas Perry; 3rd do, G. VIM.
Ramsay; Adjutant, Edgar Warfield
Quarter Master, r. NJ. Latham Chap
lain. Rev. G. H. Norton; Surgeon, DR..
Bedford Brown; Treasurer, r. +.
Knox; Color Bearer, F. j. Power; OF
ticer of the Day, c. S. Taylor, jr.; Vi
dette, P. F. German. Executive Com
mittee P. B. Hooe, Thos. w. White and
A. C. Wyckoff.
A resolution was adopted urging the
lady friends of the Camp to assist in the
coming fair of the Alexandria Light In
fantry. The Camp, by unanimous
vote, decided to attend the fair in
body in full uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
LOST.

Z GS'r-This afternoon near the corner Of
IL Prince and Fairfax streets, a pair of EYE
GLASSES. The findcrwill please leave Il EN-
1t 227 south Fairfax street. apl4 BIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
GRAHAM HILL,
Electrical Contractor.
no. 121 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET.

Medical Batteries and Electrodes, Burglar
and Automatic Fire Alarms, Automatic Set
Back Annunciatnrs. Watclnnan's Time Detcc-
tor Gas Lighting Apparatus and Electric Bells
at all prices. Orders from the country solicit
ed. mar2S 1mz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
WANTS.


WANTS.
WTANTED-THREE BUILDING LOTS
w or SMALL HOUSES for cash. Must
he cheap G. A. FOWLE,
apl3 81 fO6 y. Fairfax street
WANTED-A MIDDLE-AGEn WOMAN
w 10 cook and do housew o,, in = family
Oh I"o' wages = - u r month. Apply to
TX. BEDFORD BROWN,
epi' II 2O2 \. Washington street.
DOARDERS WANTED-Five or six gen.
l2 tlcmcn can have board with home conf
forts. address BOARD AZ Gazette Office.
mh3O 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-04
DRY GOODS.
New ! OrE and
? arIIySty les
On exhibition at our store. TrRe it
is this is perhaps a very broad as
SertiOn to make, but we are warrant
ed in making it. We feel confident
that no such an assortment of ORES;
Fabrics has ever been brought to
this market. We recently spent two
weeks in New York selecting the
choicest fabrics that could be found,
and wo succeeded in securing all
the newest WeayeS, cOlOringS and
STYLES. We have bought literally;
hence we are prepared to show you
stock which for variety is unSur-
passed in any market. We have
surpassed all previous efforts.
We wish to specially call your
attention to our stock of the very
Popular Spring capes,

Of which We have a large supply,
varying in price from So to 50.
Just received a new lot of La
DIES WRAPPERS. We have had
lalge sales of these, and owing to
the great demand our stock has been
for the past few days somewhat
broken.
We ask YOU kindly to visit US.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-19
WAGES REDUCED.
Maine Central Makes a Ten
Per Cent. Reduction.
Falling of in Business Necessitated
This Step by Company.
wsss E1siasss Assia Piehs W the asa's
wages nil se Restored.

PoEFLASp. ARg is.--The Maine Cen
tral Railroad CsuspAHy, beginning tomor-
ro~, viii reduce the pay of is employees 10
per cent. And by employees Is meant every
person connected with the road drawing .
salary, from the general officers down TO
the most unimportzHr ear boy This acton
is ma4s neesss&ry ty the decline in the
business Of 1be road brought By the financial
panic. The notice Of this redaGfiun "a.
issae4 from the geaerai r aaxgrf's 5fiee To-
44s AMI reads as follows.
BegiAning Saturday Angus; 10th, re-
ducfisA Of 10 pcs cent iii bs m4le from
The Pay Of the eapioyes Of this company
Ihi. redat1isn Sppliss to al pas rolls
zna ;ncin9s.s all the general efieers and
heads Of Of departments and taeir assis-
tants, and all clerks TO z neral Offices. I he
psy Of every p rsoa employed By th.r con-
pany IN hAt~Ter espa fty. VIII be reduced
10 pr cent beg ming IN the above date
The aanagtDs % regrel that their action
is made n-es.s~fy by the decline in earn
iags. and take tnIs usi thod Of reducing the
pas Of ca, Il employee rather than 70 effect
a saving IN expense Of operation by the
general di-missAl Of faithful employees
from the service of the company. When
the earning. of the company again reach
point 4 here an Yance in the pay Of is
pmployes is warranted ii wili b. promptly
snd eherrfnlly made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-19
IN THE HOUSE.
Simpson Lets Into Democrats and Republi'
cans without Mercy.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ls.--ln the House,
resolution WAS re .,orted authorizing the
Speaker to appoint committees and inereas-
ing the membership of several important
committees. Reed of Maine did not be
lieve thi. Congress was wise one He
thought the committees had now a large
enough membership. The resolution was
adopted and the silver debate resumed
Haines of New York said Wall street was
the savings bank Of the nation. From IT
money was distributed throughout the eoun-
iry where capital vas needed for the deFei-
opnest of the industry. 1t was curious II
Wall street was responsible for the prevail
irg pai,ie, that the panic should begin West.
Engli.h of New Jersey took the same
srouud. Everett of Massachusetts rnafe
bi. maiden speech, declaring that he was
II ady TO support the President in this natte'.
Simpson Of Kansas spoke in favor OF free
coinage. He severely criticised the Demo
cratic party for It's absolute uselessness-
Who. he asked. ever heard Of the Demo
cratic party repeating or making law
He also paid his sarcastic respects to the
Republican party, and charged the present
de- preston of business to Repabiican iegis-
Ia ion. Before Simpson concluded the
House took a recess until s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-19
SPARKS FRoM MAINE WIRES.

Mea,er A. Pinkhsm has been sppointet
postmaster at Lincoln, vice H4rrisoa Piper
The Msine Division of the League Of
American Wheelmen will bold its ANNA
meet at Saeo driving park, Sept. I.
Con1-aae of the Firs, Maine Cavalry As
soctation viii hold their 22a reunion a
Peaks Island, Portland harhor, Wednes
day. Aug 25d.
-Four tugs, Friday, pallcd the steam
YACHT Stranger Of the rock. al Bath. ap-
realty not much injured. She will go on
the marine railway SATURDAY
There sre some eo0 GOO ton. of property
in the coasters agreement which went if.t,
torce Aug. l6 The minimum reigfs ths
sill be accepted from Baltimore ls 50 cents
from Phiisdeiphia - cents. With 290 so
tons of vessels united in the determination
not to accept less than living rates IT ls con
Saently snIicj pated th't the PRESENT Gefnor
sGz alton will be stayed
The Journal has received the foiiowin,
letter from Mr A A. Wool, fgrryman q
Richusand Mr Wood i aged aaa laid ul
lth a broken leg. A petition has recent,
! been circulated asking for change III fer
ryman wish to say 10 tire public that
| have never toll anyone I was going TO gov
/ up the ferry or have authorized anyone Il
say SO. ! think il is verJ unjust uaethos
| of irving to turn me out. as The ferry is m
only means of support. Your obe'iis's
| servsnt, A. A. WooD. Richmond AaEas
| Is. 1893.
The pittsfieH Advertiser heGs that Mr.
| II Z. Hamilton OF West Palmyra dissp
pesred THURSDAY night with team NOT hi
.,wu and that the community has been hsr-
roveti up considerably thereAi- The team
~ss o~ ned by H.milt5n's wife. whom b.
/ ha. deceived sni vict;mixed financially sew
/ eraily tinas before. Mrs Hamilton is
| lady Of considerable uiears. snd they har'
lived in Pslmy-a but few months. !
/ sell known cisix of P4lmyra holds
note. signed apparently by Mrs. Hsniitoa
upon vhiea her spouse realized snm 0
money be ore departing. which note she as
cia-es TO be forgery
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-19

The campbeIio, mass. Clergyman Convict q
on All the Charsss.

BgocKroy, Mass. Aug. lh-Thc 18th
and final session of the now celebrated
trial of Rev. y B. Thompson of the south
Congregational church. Campello, opened
last evening. In spite OF the heavy ram
storm there was the largest attendance OF
any night since the opening Of the trial
Il L. Boomer. a prominent member of the
church. occupied seat beside Mrs Lii
liam Swift
Warren Copeland began his argument
for the prosecution. He said; Il am not
a prosecutor. as a typographical error in
the press has made it appear. and the
church is not prosecutor. II shrank like
q timid girl from the work, but stern duty
demanded an investigation. The plea oil
the deience has been heard and II becomes
my duty 10 show that the charges have
been sustained
Mr. Copeland reviewed Mr.. aud Mrs Al
denis statements, and said that uAaer
oath Alden had recalled bis
Previous Retractipn.
He continued: "A Portland haekman
took the couple from the Portland boat TO
the Preble House. and the man stepped To
the register and wrote Ii. c. Newton, Hol
brook, Mass Who is II. c. Newtonr
Your committee has secured Holbrook To
find H. c. Newton, but has proved that
no person ever lived there by that name.
"Mr Thompson was not really to help
the church to fad this man Would you
have done so il you had been III
his place and was iunocenti MT Thomp-
son has stated from the public platform
Of this city, 4 am al innocent man, but
the bluff game did not work and he tired
to make il appear through the testimony
Of DIR. Locke that II. q. Newton had been
found, but IL was not done, and the
startling revelations promised by hi N did
not materiallze.
.'The whole proct ding was bluff and a
fraud aud II. G. Newton, Holbrook, Mass.
has been proved To be j. II. Newton OF
south Boston. The evidence has proved
that no such person exis,s- Was the name
used falsely la the hotel register 10 con
ceal some factf"
Mr.. Copeland concluded by asking the
church 10 weigh carefully the evidence
brought before 1t
M. Thompson Not Allowed to Question.
Tie moderator then denied Mr.. Ihomp-
son the right tn azk Mr. Copeland any
| questions regarding misstatements made
| by the latter, Mr.. thompson Ginning
| thu, Mr.. Copeland had made statemefl :
| outside OF the line Of evideucs, MyrVn Il.
| Keith moved that the church proceed "a
ballot seconded by Ge ,rge Z. Keith
At s.sO the church proceeded to ballot
/ on the three ehsrges-esch charge sepa-
| ra,ely-printcd ballots being furnished
| On the first charge the vote stood l$' ios
| conviction, 81 for soguittaL. q scattering -
the scattering ballots being mark'd bota
| zee and no. GA the second charge ine
| vote stood lI5 for conviction, ~ for ae-
| aaittal. aud scattering On the thir
| charge, I35 for conviction, 81 for acquittsl.
1 5 scattering.
| The scattering votes were probably cast
| by people who aid not wish to vote either
| war, a. the moderator carefully explained
| the way to vote after eseh ballot Eight ,
men and il6 women voted There were
| las church members present out of q mem.
is.r.isit of .Ett