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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-18

DELAWARE, o., June 17.-This city is
crowded with visitors to the Ohio Wes-
leyan university. The college is 80 years
old today. President Bashford delivered
the baccalaureate.
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Tooth brushes. A complete line, and
We sell them at 10, Is, 20, %, So, 40 and
30 cts, and guarantee every brush. Lit
tleboy's pharmacy. 3ll S. Spring st.
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Admissions TO the Fair.

SAN FRANCISCO, June H.-There were
38, 900 admissions to the midwinter fail
today. o
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CROP PKosPEoTs.

A Practical Failure in Peaches-Apples
in Better shape.
WAsHINGToN, June 1.-THE report of
the statistician OF the department of
agriculture for June says that glance
at the percentages OF the condition of
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-18

Latest music, Blanchard Fitzgerald
Music Co.. 1l3 & 1151a S. Spring street.
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A BOLD VILLAIN.

A LONE FoOTPAD WEARING
A BLACK TASK HOLD UP TWO
VICTIMS IN THE VERY HEART
OF THE CITY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
IN HANDsoMs RoNssoAlE.
Brief Resume of Personal Movsms at 9
and Social Events.

NptCidt 10 me scranton Tribune.
HONEsDALE, Pa, Feo. G.-Mis, Liz
zie Bentley acted as maid of honor al
the marriage of Miss Mabel Door al
Port Jervis today
An enjoyable subscription hop last
evening closed the fashionable dancing
season Of Honesdale.
Mrs T. Hebort and son. Harry. are
writing Mrs Hebert's sistsr, Mrs. Lee
Stevens, of Wilkes Barre
Honesdale parties have received in
vitations to fancy dress carnival tc
be given by the Social club Of Hawley,
Tuesday evening Fob %.
The twenty-first anniversary of the
Honesdale Liederkranz was elebrated
last evening by masked ball. Music
was furnished by Metzgars orches ira,
and its eXcelency proved delight to
the dancers. A party Of masqueradsrs
initiating German band paradsd the
streets and furnished music much to
the delight Of many small urchins
The music would have been excellent
but each player tuted a different tune.
An enjoyable evening was passed
Fred Thomas, Henry Killer and John
Loescher, jr., constituted the reception
committee, and Leonard Sadder, Ju
Illus Bussa and Henry Herdegen the
floor committee
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
STRoU0S BURG NEWS.
Matters Of Interest in Monroe's Hust
ling Capital-A Large Deposit.

Matters Of Interest in Monroe's Hust
ling Capital-A Large Deposit.
Spscia! to ne Scranton Tribune.
STROUpSBURG. Pa, Feb q - The
Kings Daughters Circle OF Minsi will
hold u Yankee supper with hidden
menu on Feb - in tho evening, at the
house OF George Drake uoar Butter
milk Falls, for the benefit of the Minsi
Union chapel Admission 10 cents.
Each person il entitled to the benefit OF
the ticket after entering the house, II
it should be stormy the supper will be
held Friday evening All ara invited
to come and enjoy this supper
Several years ago thu leading insur
auce companies combined in holding
up rates aud rating towns aud cities
SrOu isburs has never been rated uutil
recently
When our people coma to renew their
insurance they will find higher price
will have to be paid, ranging from 10
TO 2j per cent, and even more in SOM
cases. East Stroudsburg is similarly
affected. It'll claimed that insurance
companies have barely made expenses
for tho past few years.
The Bible class under the instruction
Of Rev. Mr.. Kemp had for their lesson
SUNDAY morning the eleventh chapter
of John, Bright, diligeut pupils are
searching in their character Rev
Mr. K.mp's mode Of instruction aud
his acquaintance with the Scripture
enables him to maks exercises of the
more interesting aud instructive ma
ture for class Of students.
Theirs was large deposit made in
the bank here the other day. 1t was
the states appropriation to the Normal
scnoOl, aud amounted to S2j 900, which
IS one Of the largest deposits ever put
in this bank at one time
Up Mt Wilkes-Barrs and Scranton
the new railroad from Wilkes. Barre to
Stroudsburg has been dubbed the Pan
ther Creek line. The name will answer
We were always compelled to refer the
road as the new road from Wilkes
Barre to Stroudsburg because half Of
the time we did not have the correct
title at hand, and for fear Of confusing it
with a number of others in that dirse-
tion from Mauch CnunS that are al
most similar, in title, the Panther
Creek line will go. But hadn't we bet.
ter drop the creek for the sake of brew
ity2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

hotel in course Of erection owned by r.
f, Gallagher in Dickson. The boys soon
got on stream ANA the fro was ok
tinguished before much damage was
done
A Polander employed IA footman in
Jermyn's shaft met with painful ac-
cident on Monday. lie was in tho act
of pushing car Of coal on the car
riage, when the engineer hoisted with
ont receiving the usual signal. The
carriage asconded, taking the poor fell
Iow along and wedging him up against
tho roof, and nearly crushing the life
ont Of him lilo was removed to his
home and is in u optical condition.
George Waite, of Rendham. called
ON friends in town on Mon lay
Mlsss Minnie Shafer, OF Pittston is
visiting friends on RosHhank street
John GllligAn. OF Main street. is
recovering from his recent illness.
The Scranton Coloroi Q1artetts club
sang at st Thomas fair Last night and
attracted.a large crowd
j. B. Bliss, of Wilkes Barre, and
MIR. John Edwards, of Carbonate. are
staying at the Central.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
WAITED FROM MoNTRosE.
Th, Sleigh Bolls Jingle Morrily; Coming
Matrimonial Events.
SPECIAL 10 lie ,cru|on TiJua.

Special 10 Ne 'cruut.Ou Tribune.
MoNrRosE, Pa, Feb G,-Au nducated
bear leading two Italians around town
WAS the attraction here on Monday.
Owners of fast horses are showing
them off to good advantage this fine
5leighing.
A stereoptican exhibition of Worlds
fair views is booked for Armory hall,
Feb 10.
The concert given in the armory last
night by the Montrose band was largely
attended and enjoyed by all. The
band is in Furnishing condition, and
diScOurses excellent music.
N p. Ayers spent Sunday with
friends in Llthrop
Fred Herrick and wife of Forest
City, were gusts Of Mr. aud Mrs. Frank
Herrick last week
A special term of argument court
was held on Monday.
Rev DR. Hawkhurst lectured in the
Methodist Episcopal church in Wav-
arly, Pa, last night Subject, -Four
Thousand Miles in Eighty Minutes"
NJ Il. Heddeu eXpscrs to take up his
residence in Carbondale about April /.
The sleghing is slil to BE- unusually
fine on the country roads
Cards are out announcing the mar.
riage of Miss Gertrude, daughter of
Throop E. Cole. to E NJ. Baksslee.
The happy event will occur Feb. II
at p m
Miss Fanny Read has been visiting
friends in C4rbondale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
FL(IoRYvIL FLASHES.
A Budget of Newsy N,r's from Wy O..
ming's Lively T,uu.

ming's Lively T,vu.
Special 10 the Scranton T'ibune.
FAC oRYvnLE, Pa, Feb. 6,-M e
Corinh Wilson is quite serio u i
with hea. trouble
We are d to announce that DIR. A
b. Fitch, WIN has been sick the pas
fortnight, is i'm, owing.
The congragatl u Of the Methodist
Episcopal church holding specia
meetings this week the absence OF
tho pastor, R,v j. Il . gel. of Dali
ton. took charge of the Ii. eJing Mon
day evening, and Rev. $ u. Water
bury, of Nicholson. is expected o take
charge this evening.
The meetings of tho Baptist churc
have been discontinue with tho OK
ceptions Of Tuesday aud Thursda
evenings.
Many young people, and some TIM
have passed the 1.-TWO score and tr
milestone. are nightly enjoying the fl
slelghing in this vicinity. Tunkhal
mock, Wdyerly and Mill City seem |
hold the greatest attraction for sleigh
ing parties, although many loads 90 /
other places
The Women's Christian Temperate
union will hold parlor meeting mex
Tuesday afternoon NJ the home Of Mrs
Charles Knapp. Supper will bo serve
to the members and each member h.
the privilege Of inviting friend.
George Spragu. has cold his hOus
and lot in "West End' to James Smith
Mr. smith takes possession on April l
Mr. Spragno will buy or build anothet
house in the near future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
THRooP HAPPENINGS.
Social Gatherings, sleighrid9s and Other
Pleasant Events Tsrssly Recorded.

EAea@alB Events A-rSalY neCOrQeQ.
SuecicI 10 the Scranton Tribune
THROoP, Pa, Feb. 6.-Quite a ro-
mantle scsne occurred on our streets
on Monday last. Two prominent young
ladies of OIypnant drove drove into our
town, being out for a cutter ride, when
their horse beclme unruly. The young
ladies' through excitement, lost con-
troll Of the horse and wOull have had a
runaway but for the timely appearance
of one Of our prominent Young men
who took charge Of the spirited hOrse
and drove the young ladies' safely home,
which added greatly to the pleasure Of
one of the young ladies' Johnny lie
serves much credit for the bravery
manifested, but it is likely that he will
be more than repaid if things continue
as they are now.
Mrs. Cutler and young daughter, Of
Pittston, ar visiting friends in town.
The streets were left desolate on Sun.
day evening last, owing to the cold
weather, but on those occasions the
lads and las5iss resort to the kitchens.
The BaheIor' club Of this place is
about to disband.
Henry Lee and wife, OF Providence,
spent Sunday evening in town.
Richard Parfary is going to organize
a gIee club Of young men. II the young
men avail themselves Of the opportunity
they will soon reach the heignth Of
success.
A social gathering was held at the
new residence Of Mr. James Phillips.
Quite number Of friends we're present
and enjoyed themselves to their hearts
content
Mr. Charles underwent an operation
on Friday last and is now on the road
to recovery.
The breaker boys were rendered
sleigh ride on Friday ni4nt last by S1-
psrintsndent G. D. Sandsrson Of the
PsrCoast mine Of this place.
Lemon Fahringer is still on crutchss.
Miss Agnes Orner, Of Scranton. spsnt
Sunday with her sisters. Miss Ellie
Orner and Mrs. William Lawyer, Of
this place
Buy The TRIBUNE for home news
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
KEYSTONE ACADEMY NOTES.
A Rsume of the Happenings of the
Hour at That Institution.

Hour at That Institution.
Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.
FACToRYvILLE, Pa, Feb. w. NJ.
Smith, of South Gibson. accompanied
his roommate, r. B Jayne,t to his home
in Mehoopany to spend Saturday and
Sunday
Misses Stella Bailey, Grace and Edith
Stone spaut Sunday ut their homes in
Waverly
c. NJ Tiffany. of Lucas Vile, Wayne
county has returned to school after an
absence Of one week.
Miss Blanche Shelly, of class 81,
spent Sunday with her friend, Miss
Hattie Gardner. also Of 81.
Miss Margaret DOwning,a teacher Mt
Wyoming, was the guest Of her brother,
H. G. Downing, from Saturday till
Monday
An excellent drill to the classes in
physical culture was given by Miss
Connor on Monday last, who, owing to
sickness, failed to appear last week.
Although the students are sadly dis
appointed with tho arrival of the re-
cent snow, which is barrier to the
excellent sport of skating which is al
forded by the gentle flowing Nokomis
in the rear of the campus they are not
wholly cut off from enjoyment On
Friday and Saturday evenings the
merry shouts and jiuglng bells gave
evidence that sleighing parties afforded
an enjoyable pastime.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
cULLso ar caRsoH0ALE.
Topics Of General interest Up the VAL
ley Discussed Bis fly.

NpfCint 10 me scranton ITibule.
CARBONDALE, Pa, Feb 6 The mar
rage Of Miss Mary l.. Barrett, Of
Canaan street and John Higgins. of
Gordon avenue. occurred at @ o'clock
this evening, The ceremony was per
formed In ST Rose of Lima church.
Dr. John Hamlin, a veterinary sur
geon of Washington, ID c., was in
this city yesterday with tho view OF 10.
crting here. Mr. Hamlin is very skill
ful in his lin9 Of surgery.
b. J. Make, Of Forest City, made a
brief call on Carbonate friends last
last evening.
Miss Eva whitney, Of Susquehnnna.
who has been the guest of her cousin,
Miss Lizzie Ammcrman, of Canaan
street, during the past two weeks, will
leave on Thursday for Forest City.
The section OF the lEpworth league
under the direction of Miss Lizzie Am
norman are preparing very unique
entertainment to bs given on May 30
They are anticipating a successful
event and hope to add neat sum to
the leaguers fund,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
-Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to moro than
make good all the advertising claimed for
them, the following four remedies have
reached a phenomenal sale. DR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, each bottle aranteed-Elrc-
trio BItters, the great remedy for Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys. Bucken's Arnica
Salve, the hest in the world, and Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, which arc perfect
pin. All these remedies are guaran tcpd 10
do just what is claimed for them and the
dealer whose name is attached herewith
will be glad to tell you more Of them. Sold
byMatthews Bros. drug store. /"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

0Hb WOUIU DO Il pfeIIy BITI IOr DuJ one
thing"
whats thatY asked Charley.
George-ller face Is always covered with
purple and rcd blotches.
Cnarley-Oh. that's easily enough dis.
posed Of Used to be the same way my
self, but caught on to the trouble one
day, and got rid Of it in no time.
Gieorge-W was it2
tharlcy-Simplv blood eruptions. Took
II short course Of p. r. p. ! tell you, it,
abe boss blood cOrrrctor The governor
had rheumatism 50 bad that you rould
hear him ho'ler clear across the country
every time he moved. He tried it, and
you know what an athletic old gent he is.
now. If somebody would give Miss Daisy
Il pointer, she would thank them after
wards. All the drug stores sell it. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
Ruoklen,s Arnioa salva.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles or no pay required 1t
is seaaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
PLEASANT RECEPTION.
A Lively Social Gathering at the Resi-
dsno. Of d. Lloyd.

Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.
PRICEBURG, Pa Feb GA reception
was held at the bone of j. d LLOYD
last Saturday evening Scranton q
best society WAS represented, A splen.
did repast was served in the large ban
gu"t ball to which everyone did justice.
Songs and other amusements were
afterward INDUCED in until a season
able hour when all departed, thank
ing j. d. for his hospitality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
DEATH OF MRS. sPslcHER.
An Aged aud Respected Archibald Lady
Passas Away.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
ARCHIBALD, Pa, Feb. G.-Mrs. George
Speicuer, an aged resident of Archibald,
died at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Feter Miller, last Monday after
noon. aged IS years. Mrs. Speicher
WAS we'll known for her many hoSpit-
able qualities and kindly disposition
She is the mother of John and Joseph
5p=icher, two well known merchants Of
K4nkakee Ill. Max Speicher, of Arch
bald, a machinist and inventor: Jaco b
Speicher, Of Parsons; Peter Speichsr, of
Jsrmyn; Mrs Peter Miller. of Arch
bald, and Mrs. John Ferguson, of O,y.
phant
The funeral will take place on We'd
nesday morning The rem lin. will b.
conveyed to ST. ThomaJ church At
10 30 and a high mass of requiem vii
Oe celebrated. Intermsnt will bs made
in Archibald Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
Dyspepsia and Indigestion

In their worst forms are cured by the
use Of r. r. p. fyou are debilitated and
run down, or II you need n tonic to regain
flesh and lost appetite strength and vigor,
take +. p p, aud you will be strong and
healthy For shattered constitutions and
lost manhood p. J.. p Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium is the king of MI
medicines. J. =. +. is the greatest blood
purifier in the world For sale by all
drugpistp. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
COLLEGE SOCIETY ELECTION.
Students a, Keystone Academy Choose

StuuenLs nv keystone hchu3mY Cnooee
Officers for he Phi Mu.
Special to the Scranton Tribune
FAcToRYvILLE, Pa, Feb. g. The Phi
Mu society held the first meeting Of
the term on Friday evening, Feb. 2.
The following officers were elected
For president, w. W. Denison; vice
president, w. E, Thompson; secretary,
E. j. Dunklep, reelected treasurer, G..
L Wilson critic, H. L. Fassett, libra
rain, w. J. Matthews
The society is in fourishing condi.
tion and an entertainment in the form
af mock trial will be given in the
near future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
PRlctBURG PENclLLINGs.
Interesting Bits of News from the Grow
inp guburh NJ ccrantop
Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.

PRIoEBURG, Pa, Feb 6.-What
might have been serious couflagra
ton was happily avertsd on last Sun.
day night by the prompt arrival OF the
Eagle Hose company. A gentleman
driving through town gave the alarm
and Storrs engineer blew the whistle.
but quicker than 1t takes to tell 1t the
fire laddies were speeding down to the
scene of the fire, which was a new
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
WILL PRESENT a cANTATh.
A Pleasing Entsrtuinm mt TO Be Given
by stroudsburg School Pupils

bDfchH 10 me scranton IribhHe.
STROUDsBURg Pa. Fob. G.-On Fri.
day evening, Feb. 10, an entertainment
will be given by fthe members Of the
Model school. 1t is in the form Of
modified cantata and will bo very
pleasant affair presented in very
pleasing manner. Those who attended
the ono given last term nave some idea
Of what the children In this department
are ablo to do in the way Of entertain
ment
The price Of admission is % cents for
adults and 10 cents for children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
GORMAN'S
GRAND DEPOT
Modes and
FabriCs
Our Fashion
Monthly,
FEBRUARY NUMBER
JUST OUT

Describes and contains the
Leading Fashions, Latest
Dress Materials, Stories, An
ecdotes, Humorous lllustra.
tions, Valuable Information,
elevating and pleasing read
ing for the home. GIVEN
AWAY to those who call for
it at our store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
MISS GREEN SURPRISED.
Numerous Friend Extend Congratula :
tions Upon Her birthday.

NDecT1l 10 NE Scr1nIOn TfIIune.
FACTORYVTLLE Pa, Feb 6. About
twenty relatives and friends of Miss
N5llis A Green rendered her a birth
day surprise party Monday evening
The company charqed upon the fort
and took the enemy completely un-
awares and demanded an unconditional
surrender A satisfactory comprom se
was finally effected by the company,
proving that tnoy we're only friends in
disguise, after which they we're giv, u
a cordial welcome and the freedom
the fort.
They then proceeded to enjoy them.
selves az only company Of jolly young
people can until dinner time" when
they we're served with refreshments
They took their departure in the wee
small" hours wishing the hostess many
such happy returns of the day,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

THE Rev. William Stout, Wharton, Ont,
states After being Intellectually treated
by seventeen different doctors for Scrof.
uIa and blood disease, / was cured by Bur
dock Blood Bitters. Write him for proof. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

s, b. DURFEY, mat9 Of steamer Arizona,
had his foot badly jammod. Thomas &c.
lectric Oil cured. Nothing equal to for
a quick pain reliever. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

HOODS PILLS cure Nausea, Sick Headache
indigestion, BiiousneSS. Bold By oil drugglsts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

This bank offers to depusitors every
facility warranted by their balances, bust
ness and esponslbility
Special attention given TO business ao-
counts, Interest paid on time deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
Hood S ;s;:f; ss;:;;s Cures

Besides being cured of dyspepsia, have been
relieved OF severe pains in the kidneys. am
willing this should he used to toll others how
TO be cured of dyspepsia" OFFICER EUGENE
CHRISTINE, Tacony Station House, Tacony,
Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07

William Connell, George ". Catlin.
Alfred Hand, Henry Belin, jr, james
Archibald, William T. Smith, Luther
kelleE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-07
7 bird National
Bank of Scranton.
Statement Dec. 10, 1893. called for by
the Com ptrollcr nj the Currency
RESOURCES
ge.A83.0DS.GO

WILLIAM CONNELI, President
GEO, II. CATLIN, Vice President.
WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier
The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20
STOCK AND FARM.

Pittsburg special: A fine rain fell
bora which has done great good 70 all
kinds of growth. The rams 50 Tar TINS
snring have been very reasonable, ana
the prospect for good harvest ia oia"-
ford county is bright.
Topeka Capital: At special meeting
Of the board of county commissioners an
order was made under section 6fo2 OF
the general statutes, prohibiting from
running at large, horses, asses, mules
neat cattle, swine, goats and sheep ms
order will take effect from May H.
An Atchison poultry fancler sent 70
Kentucky the other day for trio OF IAN
CIV Light Brahma fowls, paying go tor
them. On Saturday night some fellow
swiped them and undoubtedly had them
for Sunday dinner, never dreaming that
thoy were worth upwards of 81 pound.
Dighton Herald: G. t. Order, an
old gentleman who lives out In White
Rock township, is an ideal Kansas farm
or. He has never been carried away by
boom, and the idea of becoming
millionaire never occurred to him. lie
owns only 16O acres of land and farms
according to system. This year he has
out about 100 acres of wheat and bar
lev, besides forage crops. He has neat
house, does not owe a cent, ana mas
money in his pocket.
The Kansas blackman. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1894-1???, 1894-04-20
KANSAS CHURCHES.

About year ago several membert
of the German Lutheran church, OF
Atchison, withdrew as a result Of diff
ference OF opinion concerning certain
rules and established another church,
the members of which have been meet
ing in hall. The membership OF the
new congregation has been largely in
creased, and Rev. c. NJ Starck. of indie
peNdence, has been engaged as pastor.
Lots have been purchased and hand
some church edifice is to be erected
Topeka Capital: Preparations are now
well under wav for the seventh annual
convention of the Kansas Christian En-
deavor union to be held in Topeka, May
"a to q. Heretofore. it has been the
custom for the convention city to enter
tain the visiting Endeavorers, but last
year 1t was clearly shown that it was too
much to ask free entertainment for such
crowd as yearly attended these con-
ventions. However, the fact that the
young people will have TO pay for their
keeping does not seem to lessen their
interest IN the coming gathering, for
the state committee reports that no less
than $500 delegates will be here tc
listen to the excellent programme al.
ready prepared.