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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The United States lighthouse steamer
Lilac, Captain johnson, arrived here, Sat-
urday. This is the first trip out placing
buoys for the season, snd is much earlier
than usual. The genial captain received
many visitors Sunday. He expects to leave
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mrs. E. NJ. Fosters Sunday school class
of boys will give an entertainment in the
Baptist church one evening this week. A
military drlll by the boys will be an a.trac-
tive feature. There will be also reading.
songs and Refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The steamer Kenuebec arrived at her
wharf just before noon, Saturday, looking
as neat and trim rs a new Easter bonnet
She will begin her regular trips Tuesday,
leaving here at 3 L. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Harry Smith, teacher in one of the
Rockland schools, and son Of Mr.. Charles
Smith on the Brunswick road, returned to
his duties Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

NJ. c. Foster vent 10 Poland Spring
Juncti n. Saturday. where ne has crew Of
men employed erecting passenger station
for the use OF the Maine Central and Port
land & Rumford Falls Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

A game of base ball was PLAYED, Satur-
day forenoon, between the Genital Street
and Highland Avenue schools picked mines.
The Central Street school wen by a score
of SO to %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The topic of discussion of Rev F. d.
George at the Free BAPTIST church, Sundsy
afternoon, was The Supreme Test" The
pastor preached Broosield service in the
evening on Christ, the Teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mrs. Hubbsrd's class 10 vocal culture
now numbers five, and there j. prospect
ot mere pgii's. oak.aud singers Ere con-
grstuisiias themselves on this opportunity
10 receive instruct on from so competent a
teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Rev. c. F Parsons and Rev. J. f. Coch-
rane exchanged pulpts Sunday. Next
Sunday i, Mr.. Parsons last Sunday in the
conference year, but there is every reason
to believe tina. he will remain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

On Friday the ciyics class of the sophie
more class in the high school resolved H.
self into regular House of Representa-
tives, that they might become more famil-
lar with the practical workings of that body
of the lawmakers of our government. The
election of officers resulted in the following
choice: Speaker, Harold J. Toward; clerk
Miss Alice M.Thompson; sergeant arms,
Harry James; doorkeeper, Frank NJ. Roll
Inns. The class will meet in representation
of this polite body on Tuesdays and Fri
days at ii o'clock in the forenoon.
j. X. Butler of Boston, representing the
New England Telephone Co., was in the
city Friday night, and had an interview
with Mr.. A. +. Gerald relative to the local
telephone exchanges ia this city and Fair
fell. The New Eogand Company pro-
poses to extend its line to Bangor
and Bar Ilarbor the coming summer.
Il ia not yet deci led what course
it will take to those places but it
is probable that it will be extended from
this city via P.ttsfeld. 1t is also probable
that there will be cheap local exchange
system introduced by the company in Fair.
field instead of the one which Mr. Gerald
has been experimenting with for the past
few weeks. Mr.. Gerald will 20 to Boston
in few days when the matter will be fully
eCidal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The Young Ladies Mission Circle con-
nects d with th' Congregstionali,t Society
will meet with Miss Alice Haley on Pleasant
street Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

There was a meeting of the building COM
mi;tee of the Ub.yersalist Society at
Thsyer's hall, Friday evening, TO consider
the proposition of George Ware in regard
to moving the church eiihce. The offer
was unanimously accepted and the work of
moving the building will commence at an
early date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Quite delegation of Gardiner people
will go to Augusta this evening to hear Col
Robert G. Iugersolfs lecture on abraham
Lincoln"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

j. Colby Bassett was in Oakland, Sstur-
day, and made arrangement. for a specisl
train from North Anson for the Ingersoll
lecture, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

! There is movement on foot to organize
camp of Sons of Veterans il Oakland. A
membership of abou; % is guaranteed, and
II is probable that an organization will be
effected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Fred and George Nescombe, who have
been spending their vacation with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.. Roweil, re-
turned to Thoma.ton, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Harry Bates hiss just had placed in his
house fine Prescott piano, purchased of
w. E. Chsdwick of Waterville. Mr.. Chad
wick also sold an elegant Hallett & Davis
piano to Rev. f. W. Churchill, which will
be shipped to his new home in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

ID. c. Adams was in Portland over Sun
day, and will return today with his wife and
child. who have been visiting relatives in
that city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
HALLOWELL,

Our Eight wa,chmen have donnei new
regulation uniforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Herbert l.. Wilbur, principal of the high
school, spent Saturday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Isaac Htrsom, Joseph Stevens and John
Damren st mt fine lot of horses to Boston,
SATURDAY..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

company of young people were pleas
anfly entertained Saturday evening at the
home of the Misses Benson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Hiram Wyman and Walter Wyman
spent Saturday in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mrs. F.. Rowell left for Auburn, Sa,ur-
day, called there by the illness of her
brother, II. r. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Louise Cromwell of Bo~doinham
who was in Gardiner visiting friends last
week, returned TO her home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mr.. Allen Partridge, agent for the Bos-
ton and kenueb5c Steamboat Line at Au-
gusta, was in Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

There will be no special meetings Of The
fire companies this evening. the matters for
which the meetings we're called having been
satisfactorily adjusted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

A travelling Snowman with an Ellison
phonograph drew good sized crowd on tie
common, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

n c. W. Marston, Bowdoin 81, is at home
spending the spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Saturday Studley's store was crowded the
same - on the two preceding days of his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

W. w. Morgan, travelling salesman for
Cressey, Jones & Allen of Portland, spent
Sunday at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Frank Blanchard sid Misc Georgia Blan-
chsrd passed Sunday at the home of their
parents, in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

S. f. Pope, J. w. Anderson and Wallace
Purnell are at home from Bowdoin college
on a ten days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The Canard sisters have let their place to
Frank c. Simpson. And will go away in
about three weeks, both for the benefit of
change, and to look for a place for a
permanent location. They intend to be
absent six months. The best wishes d
pleasant ,memberance of friends aud
neighbors for their many kind deeds will
attend them wherever they 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Rev. J. f. Cochrane gave a lecture on
"Burmsb,' illustrated by the stereopticon,
in the Baptist vestIy, Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

The government steamer Lilac pass d up
river, Saturday placing river buoys in their
proper positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Tho Indies Csciljan Quartet of portlguI
ai, .in- At tine Canton Evergreen fu7, to
morrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Z. W. Morrill, went to Boston, Saturday.
J. B. Drake Of Bath va, in the city Sat-
urday.
J. Person of Bangor spent Sunday in
Gardiner.
Mrs l.. d. G1well went ID Waterville
Saturday.
+. L. Lawrence went to Bath, Saturday
to stop over Sunday.
B. F. Ring went to Wa,erville Saturday
for few days visit.
Miss Kate Williams went to Bowdoin-
ham to spend Sunday.
Rev and Mrs. F. c. Iiaddoek spent
Sunday In Brunswick.
Russell Bros. opened up their new sta
,ionary store, Saturday.
+. W. Boynton of Augusta was in Gardi-
ner on business Saturday.
Philip LaBrack went to Lewiston, Satur-
day, and will return today.
II. l.. Edwards of Lewiston, spent Sun
day at his former home in Il i, city.
Miss Kate Williams " i'll move her dress
making rooms 10 Augusta, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Alice Nye OF Colby university, spent
Sunday with Miss Lulie Cliry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
SOUTH GARDINER.

Thamas Matt was called to Machias
yesterday, by a telegram informing him OF
the death of bis father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

There are several candi lates for the
board Of health to be elected at the city
government meeting, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

J. S. Jeck v i'll move his tailoring bust
ness into the rooms formerly occupied by
the late DR.. Gilmore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Harriet Redington left on the morn
ing train Saturday for few days visit in
Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss l.. X. Vsnnah and friend, Miss
Gilmore Bartlett, have returned from their
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mr.. II. S. Kimbsll, assistant superin-
tendent at the pulp mill, spent Sunday at
his home 10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mrs. Daisy Iugslls of Clinton was among
the out-of-tovn people who were in town,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Henry johnson went to Richmond to at
tend the funeral of hi, grandfather Sa.ur
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

CALENDAR coxIns ev.srs.
ReURfous.

PHI Is-2z-Hsine II. E. Conference, skowhegan.
~ 9-is-East Maine II. z. Conference, Hoaiton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

There will be a sociable and entertain
ment a. the Congregational church next
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
FAIRFIELD.

Rev. l. n. Bates OF Oakland was in town
Saturday.
Isaac II Buzzell was in Richmond on
bu mess Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Henry Warren, Bowdoin, '96, passed
Sunday in this city, the guest of Chas. +.
Mars.on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Z. W. Morrill, wen; to Boston, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
WATERVILLE.

Frank Blanchard was in Oakland Satur
day.
+. l.. Blake of Gardiner, was in the city
Saturday.
Frank A. Owen of Bangor was in the
city Saturday,.
Harry l.. Murch of Lewiston was in the
! city, Saturday.
l.. II. Soper returned from New York
Saturday night.
Geo. F. Davies passed Sunday with rela
tives in Augusta.
A. L. Blanchard was 10 Gardiner or
business, Saturday.
NJ. L. Tilton of Oakland, was in the city
on business, Saturday.
City Marshal McFadden was in Augusta
Saturday, on business.
Horace Thipg of Winslow, has purchased
Thomss' 10 cent team.
DR.. J. F. Dyer of Burnham. was in the
city on business, Saturday.
Miss Jennie L. Hale of Clinton was in
the city. Saturday afternoon.
L. l.. Walton of Skowhegan, was regis
tered at the Elmwood, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

L. l.. Walton of Skowhegan, was regis
tered at the Elmwood Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Sadie f. Munsey of oakland, is Wis
iting friends in this city fer few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

F. W. Dana of Lewiston was among the
guests at the Elmwood, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Apr. ii-i2-Grand Lodge Maine Good TempIars,
al Augusta.
J1ly IL h-Anuual Session, National Divi ion
sons Of Temperance Of Noitl America, W .ter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

II. l.. Edwards of Lewiston, spent Sun.
day at his former home in Il i, city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Kate Williams " i'll move her dress
making rooms TO Augusta, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

+. l.. Blake of Gardiner, was in the city
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09
PATENT EEDI.lNES
Regular

and see.it High Prices are not indeed WIPED
OUT" All warranted Fresh and Genuine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Frank A. Owen Of Bangor was in the
city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

J. B. Drake of Bath va, in the city Sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

A. j. Person of Bangor spent Sunday in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Miss Jennie L. Hale of Clinton was i
the city, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

DR.. J. F. Dyer of Burnhsm, was in th
city on business, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Frank Blanchard was in Oakland Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Philip LaBrack went to Lewiston, Satur-
day, and will return today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

NJ. L. Titon of Oakland, was in the cit
on business, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

+. W. Boynton of Augusta was in Card
ner on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Harry l.. Murch of Lewiston was in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

A. L. Blanchard WAS 10 Gardiner {
business, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Horace Thing of Winslow. has purchase t
Thomas 10 cent team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

City Marshal McFadden was in Augusta
Saturday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-09

Mira. l.. ID. G1well went ID Waterville
Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-10
THAT j. h. HAYUIRD SAYS.
JUDGE TOWNSHIPS DECISION TO WHICH he
TAKES EXCEPTION.

u.ncE rovNsEND's DECISION TO WHICH he
TAKES EXCEPTION
TX HAYWARD. a lawyer in the Potter Building
writes 10 The Tribune follows about an aTNes
which gave a summary OF the decision OF jugs
Townsend Of the United States Circuit Court " Wv
sui, OF Mrs Veihman, or Lang, against V"e ''''
sachusetts Benefit Association:
"You will see by the incosei letter or my opW
nent in the Viehman case wnat an ouf"seO-9 -
your Saturday article was, especially a. - ~ -
~ II underlined herewith inclosed. don't 'nlaA
that am asking much Of you in reparauoh i''
such an error TO ask you to publish in cohsp'.~
Gus position the inclosed letter OF Mr.. wight !" W
morpows edition"
The letter inclosed is as follows
Edwin NJ. Wight. Counsellor-at-Law, No. ~ e'0A~
way New-York
j. X Hayward. esq. ,., 49,. .bo n,pe,
Dear Sir: l regret exceedingly that Sne cast .!
Viehman against the Massachusetts Benent AssoS ,
ton in the United states Circuit Court a. 70 Tsst
yoa We're not counsel for my client Mrs yish%sS
in this insurance matter second, there W. Of the
defnct insurance company left when you un az,
took the settlement third It was meyer S4 NOR was
II claimed that you concocted any unpFOi y,-,
scheme for the purpose OF defraudW,ns wHyI,C;HT
very '"''' Attorney for Plaintiff Niehnan
The Judges decision says: This defendant hA..
ward having concocted a plan whereby THIS VIZ
might be defrauded OF her rights, and ha', n IA,
tained 5000 from the defendant association ~ y, hJ
he could advance part Of the payment ou' % ma "a
bank account and compromise nobody. now e,aT ~
by reason OF the failure OF the party Tor w. f,r
devised this scheme carry out the contraVS ,ri
the repayment of the per cent. that ms ID liz
cannot be attacked, and this complaint Is is"'
less ., bo,h for
"He further claims that being counsel POI" and
said society and for the defendant ASSOCIATE Sst
having called the widow ostens!oN 70 ses Haci
he con,d do FOR her and having concealed ll e
that he was counsel for the defendant asoSS isacy
and that II had agreed 10 make up any ueI'S rat
in the societys funds 10 meet her claim anu acars
il had advanced a portion OF the funds 10 AZ lei
said settlement and having stated % ner % and
her to believe that said society was nso1.sn nn ak,
that q per cent the amount OF claims tn ,sers
standing was the most that could be rea,Lss. .on
Is not pretence OF fraud shown In this UdhS - me
These are novel propositions to be address, "a, cal
conscience OF a court OF equity. They 20 IA BIZ
for further considerations than those suSses''
the statements themselves"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-10
TETER1NS 1T ASBTRY PIEE.
REUNION OF THE SECOND NEw-JERsEY BRIGADE
SOCIETY.

REUNION or THE SECOND NEW-JERsEY BRIGADE
SOCIETY
Asbury Park. April . CspecaD.-The avenues Of
this seaside resort gayy decorated in honor Of
the presence OF the Second New-Jcrscy Brigade So
cicty the occasion Of their seventh annual reun-
ion. As the veterans arrived they were cscoHeI 10
the rooms OF the local q. \. 4. post; Promptly at
noon the line was formed IN Railroad square and
the march taken up to Educational Hall. where The
exercises Of the day were to De held.
The exercises in the hal consisted II IN address
Of welcome on behalf Of the STATE in an eloquent
speech 10y Edmund Wilson. Of Red Bank. AM on
behalf OF the city by David Harvey. jr The ad-
dresses were responded to by Lleutcnant-C J.onel
John SchoOnovcr. Vce-presldcnt 81 the society.
Letters and kilograms Of rcgre; were received
from the following: Generals Daniel t. Sckics.
Daniel Buttericld, Joseph Il. Carr Henry t. Ire
maine Joseph Dickinson and James +. RIshling
Stirring speeches then followed by Brigade Chap
lain Edwin II. Stewart. Major Hiram Andrews
of the "a New-York; General W. :. S;rykcr. the
Rev Frank Chandler the Rev Messrs. Richie anil
Abbott. and an original poem By Comrade T. +.
McAiann. of the 7lst New-York Volunteers. was
then read By him.
The business meeting then followed when tho
following officers were elected: President General
James f. Rushing; hrs; epresident j. J.. Hutch
inson 9TH NeW-Jerscy second vIco-pToslcri. Joseph
G. Lee. 9Th New-Jcrsey; third vicc-presidont !. J..
Thompson. 7th Ncw-Jcrsey; fourth ylcc-presdo IT,
dent. John schoonovcr. 18th Ncw-jerscy; secretary
captain NJ " T. Titus; treasurer. j. y. ,lugsfon;
chaplain. Edwin H. Stewart. The report of Sec
rotary Titus then read. giving "A brief history
OF the brigade. 1t paid glowing tribute TO General
SIckles and quoted him saying in Congress. re-
fcrring TO the appointment Of Commissioner IOugh-
rem that he fears not the thGnders OF the Exccu-
tive the cruel heel Of patronage, bat stands
to-day with the soldiers with whom he fought" anil
eve voice with him and say amen TO the sentiment
that the Commissioner Of Pensions not only
guilty OF bad law but at the same time Of bad man
ners. and ! believe every present wifi
equally agree that the appointment Of IIoke Smith
as Secretary Of the Interior was an insult TO every
soldier who fought against the rebellion" Among
the many prominent veterans present were Gene
rails William J. Sewell, Richard a. Donney and
John c. Patterson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-10

this year there seems to be unusual amount OF
manoeuVring and wire pulling among them TO Sc
cure the good appointments. The Committee on
Sabbath Observance called upon all good citizens
unite IN keeping the day holy. THE proposal Is
made said the committee. that the first week Of
April in each year shall be observed in the churches
as the season Of special prayer for the Sabbath We
heartily concur in 50 worthy enterprise. and re-
quest the members OF church to cooperate in
making this plan successful"
The Rev. Or. George Strobridge sent a letter OF
Acknowledgements and thanks 70 the Conference for
us message OF sympathy and prayers over the Sc
Strobrdge Is slightly better.
1t IS automatically reported that the Rev DR..
Ensign Mcchesney has accepted the Invitation to
Asbury Church, Tarrytown, and that the Rev Or
Church. I'm this city.
one Of the chief features of the Conference has
been the generous luncheon provided for the entire
Conference and official visitors by the women OF
the Calvary Church at the close OF every week
days morning session
A resolution Offered by the Rev Drs MiIcy and
Il. Day Tor his labors for eleven years In the Con
ference. and wishing him hearty success as Chan
celor Of the Syracuse University. WAS universally
adopted
At lSo a. the semi-centennial sermon was
delivered by the Rev. NJ. r. Lent. and II was lis
tened TO with deep interest by all present as IL was
rcplete with the pleasant and sad "reminiscences of
nty-Nears experience OF an ltnerant clergyman.
An important question OF dcnOmnatiOnal interest
VIII come before tho Conference this morning for
action. touching the proposed change OF the organic
and lay representation also the change In the ra ITO
OF representation I'm the General Conference of the
church. Under the auspices OF the Methodist So
cl8l In0n of this city an address will ba delivered
this evening at Sis o'clock by the Rev Or c II
P5rkhurst, subject: "Perls and OPPORTUNITIES Al.
mission Is by ticket only