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New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
sCpp0SED MURDER OF A FARxER.

Honesdale Penn. Jan. THE body OF Larry"
Mcdonald, a farmer. was found wrapped In blankets
on the floor OF his house in Prompton to-day. Il
was in a bruised condition showing violence. No
other person was found the premises His wife
and a daughter left home yesterday to visit friends
In Carbondale Last evening only son. who
lived i'm Carbondale. arrived at his fathers house
and was known to have been there with his father
last night late. AS he cannot be found to-day thu
AFFAIR appears like murder There has been trouble
i'm the family account OF the wayward doings Of
the daughter and family quarrels In the house have
froo
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
cu,c ,co G,uBLfyG PLACES cIosED.

Chicago. Jan. 7-Orlcrs were issued yesterday
afternoon by chief Of Police Brennan that all
rambling houses must closc and keep closed The
order WAS generally obey d. and last night gambling
places were closed up. The p'oirooins "i 'he CIT!
vv.rc also closed on the chiefs orders. and that
,cici,l GAYS they viii remain closed n II takes the
eni,re police force 40 1t. Chef brennan says II
is the Mayors policy and agrees entirely win MS
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
SATOLLI TO BE MADE a CARDINAL

HIS NAME on THE LIST OF PRELATEs TO BE
ELEVATED AT THE NEXT CONsiSToRY.
London. Jan. s--A dispatch from Rome says that
at the next COnsistory these prelates Will be "l"-
waited TO the Cardinalate Monsignor d. Jacobini
Papal Nuncio in Lisbon; Archbishop Satol, Apcs-
tolic Delegate the Church in the United states
Monsignor Nocclla secretary OF Consstorial Con
grega ton: Tancredi FAUST. Papal Auditor: Mon
signor Salvati. secretary of the Congregation OF the
Council, and the Jesuit Father Stcinhuber
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
pI.OI-NT CALLED TO TESTIFY.

Macon Ga jan flames II. Blount received Q
telegram from Washington this morning. calling him
10 appear before Hawaiian Committee He
left for the capital this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
Long DELAY on TIE FLETdTED ROAD
4 BROKEN CRANK PIN BLOCKS THE DOWN
TOWN TRACK OF THE THIRD AVENUE DT-
VISION rbp OVER HOUR

There was an annoying blockade on the Third
Avenue Elevated Road of hours dura-
ton last evening. At 40 O'Clock crank pin OF
the engine OF downtown train broke AT Hester-st,
bringing the train to sudden stands;ill The
engineer Of the disabled locomotive tried to patch
mn the machinery but could not. The train was
crowded with PASSENGERS who finally slamherei
from tho rear iiltfrou % the elevated eruci r",
al0n. which th-y walked back 70 thr brahh-s'.
station. faking the hD'-e.carS 40 tnat point ...
Meanwhile irdIn alter train ~as h.pckr1, uIl
the line Of sff.l.i cars extended ny IN" bo"ciS
and inf, ThIrl-av- many blocks above Asior
Place The pass. necrs on the succeeding trains
Initiated the example Of those on ih" nrsi tram.
aiirlfiur and wl.kac 80 the nearest stations.
Th..i.iri. of passengers went through ms dis-
..d cbil.r.n' Fiuarv the disabled locomotive and
lis train wer. taken IN tow hy relief engine. ana
mo b.ocklt. WAS raised.
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
COLD WEATHER IN ENGLAND.
DENSE FOG IN LONDON AND THE 'hANNhi~
DEATHS FROM EXPOSURE AND ACCiDhNI'
REPORTED.

,so, Ian THE cold weather continues in
r,o,ard The southeastern para OF the island Is
,nder a thick fog The streets OF London ana i's
suburbs are deserted trains are delayed and navi-
cation ON the Thames and Medway has been sus-
pended.
There was dense fog in the Channel all day'
The steamer Paris lost three biaaeS oil hei So'e"
Yesterday and was towed from Calais to Dover
She hroke the screw while entering Calais IarDor,
presumably by striking wrecka2c -. -
MANY skaters broke through the rotten ice on
the park ponds in London to-day but no one was
drowned Deaths from exposure. boiler explosion,
and other accidents continue TO be reported from AL
parts of Great Britain - - 49,. .ho
Vienna dispatch 70 "The News says that me
blizzard continues In Trieste The harbor resenDIes
a Baltic mort in winter The snow Is foot deep1h
the streets and the quays impossible
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
Following are the full returns from all parts o

These figures show an increase Of p over the
total number Of arrests. ll5. reported FOR De
ccmbcr 81
New-York tribune., 1894-01-08
FRENCH SENATOR'S CHOSEN
MAJORITY
FLOOUETS ELECTION IN PARIS
CAUSES A DISTURBANCE

prrr,RNs AT MIDNIGHT SHOW THE CHOICE OF
SEVENTY EIGHT REPUBLICANS IN THE
NINETY -FOUR DISTRICTS HEARD FROM
CHAII IEMEIrBACOUR. SPULLER AND
PEYTRAL RETURNED-M WAD-
DINGTON DETEATED-ONE
VOTE CAST FOR
VALIANT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
The Late Mrs. Croker.
Baltimore SUM-

Mrs Frances Laura Croker mother or
Richard Croker whose death at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Health-Oihcer
jenkins, at Quarantine, has been an
nounced, was 81 years old. About two
years ago she suffered a fracture OF the
thigh and has been an invalid since.
Her Illness becoming serious last Sunday,
the members OF her family were sum-
moned to her bedside Richard Croker
has been with her some days, being alb
sent only al short intervals. Mrs. Crokers
early home was at Ballywalter, ireland,
q country place Of her fathers. now
owned by her brother. She was educated
in Bath. England, at a seminary for
young ladies'. She married Eyre Coote
Croker. who, on arrival in this country,
was without a profession, but who. from
his general knowledge and love OF horses
adopted the profession OF veterinary sur
gcon During the civil war he served IN
General Slckles's Brigade as veterinary
surgeon.
Mrs Croker leaves one brother. Richard
Welsted, who resides IN Ireland; three
sons and four daughters-Henry Croker,
who also resides In Ireland: George 3.
Croker. who is now at Quarantine. ana
Richard W. Croker; Mrs. Warren. OF
Great Neck. L. L.; Mrs. Harriet Nc
AnaEa, OF New York: Mrs. Montague. OF
San Francisco. and Mrs. Jenkins. She
has resided with the latter since her mar
rage TO DR.. William T. jenkins.
She was a member for many years OF
the Calvary Episcopal church. at Twenty
second street and Fourth avenue. New
York DR., Rainsford. who has visited her
az Quarantine. viii probably conduct the
funeral services. The burial will be In
/ WOODLAND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
Thrilling. from TaxeweII.

TAZEW ELL VA, August 11.-(Special)
The nomination OF Hon. II. 5. X. Morri-
son for Congress by the Democratic con-
vention Is received with enthusiasm by
the Democrats OF this county. and has
inspired confidence In the result OF the
election against any person whom the Re-
publicans may nominate. lie IL man
of fine personal appearance. good speak
er. and one Of the best conversationallsts
In this section. He was n prominent can
didate for the Court OF Appeals before
the last Legislature. and is lawyer OF
splendid attachments.
Mr. and Mrs. West. OF Richmond were
on yesterday enjoying the cool breezes
for which Tazewell is noted. with It's al
ttude OF $500 feet.
With the recent rains TaZewell is ar
rayed in her carpet Of green, and the at
tractive farms around the town In their
high state Of cultivation make a pleasant
impression upon strangers Among the
lovely farms just east of town Is the one
owned by Colonel John c. Watts, ex-
marshal Of this district. and his elegant
home is presided over by Mrs. Watts
mee Miss Hutchson. OF Richmond) with
a grace and ease which makes II de-
lightful place to visit. Through his fertile
lands the crystal waters of the Clinch
meander. and from his meadows two tons
of hay per acre are harvested, OF such
fine quality that 1t finds ready sale at
SIG per ton In the coal fields north Of the
river.
The crops generally are in fine condi-
ton. and all that Is needed for the pros
perity OF this section Is settled legisla-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
A ROYAL AFRICAN VISITOR.
He Lectures and Accepts a Small Fee-Need
of Rain-SOcial Notes.

WARRENTON, VA. August 11.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE colored people OF this vicinity
are being honored by royal visitor
Prince Couzi, OF Great Karro Desert.
South Africa. His mother accompanies
him. and the pair are both of colossal
stature. He brings letters OF recommended
ton which leave no doubt Of his identity,
but he has been In this country long
enough to speak our language fairly well.
He gave lecture last night at the First
(coored Baptist church on Africa, and
the need of missionaries there. charging
small admittance fee. half OF which he
gives to the church. He will give several
other entertainments OF the kind during
his stay here.
This part of the world is sadly in need
of rain again. The gardens are pretty
generally failures. and vegetables scarce.
The ladies of st. James church are
holding a bazaar at the Town Hall 10
pay for the new furnaces which have re-
Gently been put in the church. The fancy
articles last night were well worth seeing.
and especially the large collection OF
lovely embroderies. a large crowd was
assembled, and ii promises to be a finan-
cial success.
Mrs. II. j. Semmes gave a beautiful
euchre party last Tuesday night. The
llrSl ldly prize WAS Won ny MISS SEdi
lotte Nelson, and was a very handsome
cut-glass preserve dish. DR.. John Hicks
won the first gentleman's prize. beauti-
full bronze alcohol lamp. The other prizes
were handsome also. The playing stopped
a little after II o'clock, and a sumptuous
repast was served.
Thursday night the young ladies at the
springs gave a german. 10 which most
of the society people of Warrenton were
invited.
Judge Wexford, OF Richmond, is In War
renton on business for a few days.
Mrs. Columbus Shriver. OF Baltimore
is visiting her mother here.
Mrs. j. Marshall Jones. OF Alexandria,
is also here for August.
Miss Claudia Stewart, OF Georgetown,
is visiting Miss Alice Payn. at Clair
mont"
Mr.. and Mrs. william F. Randolph, OF
| Clarke, are at Mrs. Charringtons.
Miss Julia Mason. daughter OF Mr..
Beverley Mason. of Washington. is visit
Ing Miss Lucy Stone.
Mr.. Herbert Berry. OF New York, Is
here for week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
Barton HeIghta POinfa.

Mr.. Il. II. Smith left Thursday for q
trip TO New York.
MISS Lambert is visiting Mis-, Mamie
Hooper.
Miss Ruby Mcdowell is visiting Mrs
J. II. Harvey.
Miss Matte Ryland is visiting in South
west Virginia
Mrs John T.. Rose returned from Glou-
cester county yesterday.
Miss Forsythe, of Winchester, IS visit
ing Mrs. l.. T. PAUL.
The Misses Sydnor. OF Hanover. are
visiting Miss Jennie Cullen.
Miss Maud Faulkner, OF Hanover. Is
visiting Mrs. w. X. Bache.
Mrs. W. o. Shelburne and children left
Tuesday for Otterburn Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas johnson have re-
turned from visit to Caroline.
Mr.. d. q. Zones. of Little Rock, Ark,
is visiting Mr.. James II. Barton.
Mrs. r.. T. PAUL and Miss Mary Kern
have returned from a visit to the Valley
OF Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, who have been WIS.,
itlng Mr.. and Mrs. Groser. have returned
to their home, in Brooklyn.
Rev. Mr.. Collins. brother-in-law Of Mr..
James II. Barton, will preach for DR..
Il. III. Pitt in the Baptist church this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
plcKENSON'S SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Numerous Vacancies still Unfilied-Boy
Biffen by a RattIcsnake.

CLINTWOOD, VA. August u.-Spe-
c,al)-The examination OF teachers Tor this
county has Just closed. Out OF forty-two
applicants only sixteen were licensed TO
teach In the public free schools. Teachers
who had been teaching in this county for
years past failed TO pass the examination.
The superintendent says he will not hold
another examination this year, which will
leave about twenty schools vacant. but l
suppose teachers holding first-grade GER
tincates from other counties will I'll the
vacancy. as / understand there are seve-
raj in the adjoining counties who failed
to get situa lions In their own counties.
The commissioner appointed by Judge
Pauls court TO take an account In the
case of s. f.. Chapman VS.. the Yellow
Poplar Lumber Company has been sit
ting here for three or four days past.
Both sides are ably represented by coun-
sell Chapman Is represented by G. F..
Trigg. OF Abingdon: J. F. Bullitt OF Big
Stone Gap, and others. the company by
northumberland Williams. OF Ohio,
and others. The pretty typewriter girl.
who did the work for the company, Will
doubtless leave several of our young men
with cardiac arrangements.
A 13-year-old son OF George Reed was
bitten by a rattlesnake a few days ego.
He was out in the woods" and the rep
tile fastened its fangs in his leg and held
It's hold as he ran till ne sprang over
n log and tore 1t loose. He Is suffering
intense pain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
STOLE A TRAY OF DIAMONDS.
But Clerk Seized the Thief Before He
Had Chance to Run.
CNew York Herald


A well-panned scheme to rob the
jewclry store of ]. II. Johnston. No. Il
Union Square. was put into execution nt
half-past o'clock Friday afternoon
Hundreds Of shoppers and sight-seers were
walking along the square at the time.
The operator in the attempt was a thin,
dark-haired young man, of medium Size
with "A complexion resembling that o. a
victim of the opium habit
This man carried a black Gladstone bag
in one hand. His entrance into the je very
store was no; noticed at first. All the
clerks were busy at the moment.
The stranger slipped behind a marble
statue Of Misnon. He was hidden from
the view OF those in the rear Of the
store by a big wooden case that con-
tanned silverware. He stood for a second
behind the statue. then lowered his head
10 level with a showcase containing
diamonds. pulled out a tray that held
forty-two diamond rings. valued AT 5000.
and placed it inside his bag.
Salesman b. l.. Allen happened to be
attracted by the glitter OF the gems as
they were moved. and. glancins around.
saw the tray Of white silk disappearing
into the bag. He darted forward and
caught hold CT the stranger by the
SNOuittT, al INC Sdiut tilit ShoHtihS sANAe
was "A thief I'm the store.
Mr.. Johnston FASTENED to the front CT
the store. and, Selling hold OF the stranger
threw him into chair. and, with The
aid OF Allen held him there. Another
salesman opened the bag, and took TIE
tray of diamonds out of II. a lad IN the
store summoned Policeman King, of the
Broadway squad. who took the man 10
police headquarters
The prisoner said he was William Davis
sc years old. n clerk by occupation. and
lived at the Everett Hotel, in Nesey
street.
There was a smile upon his face as
ne said:
you know. Mr. Officer. I did not want
10 steal these diamonds; / only wanted
TO look at them"
Mr. Johnston entered a complaint OF at
tempted grand larceny against Davis. The
prisoner Will lie arraigned in the Jeffer-
son Market Police Court to-day. No one
In the Central Office last night recognized
Davis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
From Down in Fulton.

Engine Company No. 9 has put In an
Indicator, which registers alarms on roAis
OF paper prepared for that purpose. 80
there can be no mistake In catching the
box by ear.
Mrs. Louis Washer, who has been WIS.,
itIng In Petersburg has returned To her
home on Williamsburg avenue.
Mrs. +. l.. Rico IL reported 10 Do very
much better.
Mr.. William H.; Sears. one OF the sta
tion-men OF Engine Company No. 8. fs
contemplating moving to Newport News
10 engage In business.
Miss ID. Mountcastle left last week
for Hanover She expects to be gone
several weeks.
Mr.. Thomas OConner Is confined to his
home by sickness.
Mr.. Thomas Parkinson II quite Ill at
his residence on State street.
Miss Agnes O'Connor. OF West Point.
who has been visiting her cousins, Misses
Nellie and Rosa Duffy. returned home
last Tuesday.
Mr.. NJ. Mclaughlin is very sick at his
home on Louisiana street.
Mr.. James Fall continues very Ill at
the residence OF his brother-in-law, Mr..
T. J. Enright, on Louisiana street.
Miss Maggie O'Dwyer is visiting rela~
tves In Portsmouth. and will be absent
from the city for several weeks.
Miss Sslenda Coates IL visiting her
parents in Middlesex county.
Mr.. VI. Il. Lindsey and Misses Maggie
and Grace Post will shortly leave for
New Kent to spend several days with
their friends
Miss Minnie F1nnegan will leave to-
morrow for Old Point and Norfolk for
stay OF several weeks.
Mrs. W. j. Enright gave n watermelon
feast last Thursday night In honor OF tho
birthday OF her little niece. Marie Quigley.
Mr.. II. F. Dowden has returned home
after a delightful visit to friends in New
Kent county.
Miss Nellie Sheehan, accompanied by
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. limo
thy Reardon. Of Baltimore, returned
home last Thursday after n delightful
stay OF two weeks at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. c. j.. Newman died at her resi-
dence on Williamsburg avenue yesterday
at II o'clcck after long Illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
Along the Lower Rappahannock.

IRVINGTON, VA, August ll.--(Spe-
cial)-Kirkland Grove encampment begins
next Friday. August nth.
There will be an excursion from the
lower Rappahannock 10 Fredericksburg
on the 18th.
Fish are plentiful. Four gentlemen OF
this place the other day caught in a short
time 179 trout.
Our farmers hearts were made to jump
by the sudden rise in corn.
The new Rehobeth church Methodiso
In this county will be dedicated August
llth by Rev. W. V. Tudor.
A grand tournament will be held at the
Heathsville fair In September.
Steamer Westmoreland, OF the Weners
Line. broke her shaft Sunday night. and
will probably not be able to resume her
place for several weeks. The Lancaster
will take her place.
The steamer Ida, OF the Maryland
Steamboat Company, will be put on the
Virginia route in place OF the Avalon.
Rev. ]. T. Payne. principal Of the Bow
ling Green Seminary. Is attending the
Richmond district conference.
Andrew Broddus. an employee OF the
saw-mill at this place. met with serious
accident by having his legs crushed be-
tween two logs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
The ICE MISSION.
How a Few Little Girls Aided tho
Charity.

The ladies' OF the Ice Mission are very
grateful for the money received from
the children OF Christ church Sunday
school, and ask the Dispatch to publish
the following note. in the hope that some
Others may make n ike effort in aid OF
the important work:
RICHMOND. VA, August Q. 1891.
Mrs. i. c. Bagby:
Dear Madam. Please find enclosed $40.
the procecds OF a lawn party given by
a class Of young girls Of Christ church
Sunday school at the residence OF Mr..
y. r. Rogers. corner of Cedar and
Buchanan streets. The names OF the
young girls are Lena Burton, Nirgie
Cosby. Matte Abrams. Lilly Rogers
GolGle Brooks, Willie Aston, Irene
Finke. Mamie Hopgood. Hattie Logon.
snd Minnie Lucord.
This party was gotten. up and carried
through entirely by the children for the
benefit OF the Ice Mission.
Respectfully, THE CHILDREN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12

There was a pretty pink tea given Fri
day evening at ForestHill Park In honor
of the Misses Whitehead. of Brooklyn, y.
Y, who are visiting the Misses Turner,
at 327 west Cary street. The pOrtico
was tastefully decorated with colored
lights. and with so many lovely maidens
with pink caps and rOsettes presented
most attractive scene. The refreshing
brcezes of Chesterfield and the clear ring
ing laughter lent zest to the affair which
was kept up till the departure OF the
II o'clock car, when all returned TO the
city.
There were present. under the chape-
rons. Mr.. and Mrs. Jeter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Davis Miss Agnes Whitehead.
and Mr.. Arnoll, Miss Marie L. Turner
and Mr.. Jeter, Miss Minnie Gibbs and
Mr.. Tucker Miss Eva Martengale and
Mr. Wood. Miss Estelle Turner and Mr..
Wood, Miss Rena Gibbs and Mr.. Gibbs.
Miss Bessie Whitehead and Mr.. Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. O. Traylor and ii. NJ.
Trimble,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12

gave exhibition drfliA their marching,
counter-marchins. and manual OF arms
being performed In q most successfuI ana
soldierly manner. The Grays were under
command OF Captain w. J. Petit, ana
the Light Infantry under Captain u. A.
Norneet.
The wives, sisters. sweethearts. and fady
friends OF the members OF Withers VI
vision, No. Z, Uniform Rank knights
Of PythIas. held. lawn party on tues
day. wednesday. and Thursday Nights
for the purpose of raising funds to assist
the boys In defraying the expenses OF
the trip to Washington city the latter
part of this month to participate In the
biennial encampment and parade OF the
order at large. The division has decided
to 20 via the Norfolk and western rah-
road. which has made a rate to Washing
ton and return OF $3.50
The August races. under the auspices
OF the Suffolk Fair Associaton-George
w. Nurney, president; Burweli Riddiek.
secretary-will come on next Tussday'
Wednesday, and THURSDAY, tne Htn. p,n,
and 10th. There are already sixty-five
entries for the various events. and a
big time is anticipated. Among the en-
tries are horses from Maryland. District
of Columbia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima. and Virginia. including the following
from Richmond Nellie d., Sarah. Miss
CLAY. Lula D., Lilly NJ. Chickadee, Robert
Ransom, Ciaud Mellnot. and Bula ID.
The purses amount to $l,sOo.
MEMORIAL WINDOW.
Mr.. William J. White. Of Warrenton.
~ e. I'm forwarding contribution 10
Mrs. Elizabeth f. Baker. wife OF General
+, s. Baker. OF Suffolk. who was gal
Confederate from the Old North State.
TO aid In purchasing a memorial window
to be placed In the new Episcopal church
here to the memory OF the heroes OK tho
Lost Cause, wrote as follows'
ct regret that / do not feel able TO
contribute more, but We have like de-
mands on us here for our State ard
county Confederate monuments In the
hands OF our ladies, and We have here
the common cry OF hard times and no
money But whatever times befall us.
the women of our Southland have the
Lost Cause enshrined in their hearts,
and will build monuments and memorials
to II for years yet to come
General Bakers old soldiers remember
him with affection, especially those OF the
old First Cavalry. who were ever ready TO
follow his lead, whether he led them as
he charged with six companies on the
sunday OF the Seven-Days' battle around
Richmond Unto the jaws OF DEATH where
the chivalric Crumpler fell; or at Fairfax,
where he struck and scattered at one blow
"Scott's nine hundred" and left another
major. the gallant Whitaker, dead on the
field: or that long and bloody day at
Brandy Station. where he fairly won his
generals wreath. and was borne from the
field MANNED for life.
Misses Kate and Mary Nandersice.
daughters of Rev Dr. @. {. Nanderslice.
of tn. Methodist church. arrived here
on wednesday night from visit to
relatives in Farmville. accompanied py
their cousin. Miss Ruby Venable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-12
CHRISTIANS IN CONVENTION.
Annual Meeting of the Churches OF Tide
water District.

The Christian churches OF Tidewater
District held their twenty-eighth annual
convention at Corinth Christian church.
in King William county. Va. commerce
Ing Wednesday. August Sth. and closing
Friday. August 10th.
f1dewater cooperation Is composed OF
Twenty-Five churches. with a membership
OF t.l2s. and q Sunday schools with 2,4s2
scholars and teachers enrolled Wedpes-
day was given TO Sunday-sch work
4 and Thursday the church work was taken
up. The past year has not been as pros
porous year as had been hoped, but
from the plans laid the coming year ought
70 be one OF the best ever experienced
IN the district. There was raised I'm the
district for all purposes during the year
tSo.sis.p. on Wednesday the crowd in
Attendance was nearly 1900 While the
business OF the convention was being con-
Quoted In the church. preaching was 60
iDg on In the yard.
This cooperation has an educational
fund that amounts 10 a good many thou
sands Of dollars. and Is loaned to young
men who wish to attend college TO make
ministers Of thems Tvs. Some OF the
best preachers In this churc, were aided
BY this fund. The cooperation had two
young men ct college the past year, and