New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-09

NEARLY READY To ANNOUNCE THE AlfoiNI-
- MENTs THE Goss INVESTIGATION.
[Ry TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBuNE.l
Kingston. ~ Y, April S.-The business OF the
New-York Conference was resumed TINS morning.
Bishop Newman presiding. George h. Motifs pro-
les sor of elocution in Boston University, gave the
morning lecture on Sacred E.oquence' Bishop
Newman proposed that class in elocution be
formed and that Professor Morris be at the next
Conference 10 instruct it. and he would gladly pay
all tie expenses including the necessary books
This offer was loudly applaudel and heartily ac-
cepted.
The Committee on Conference Claimants reported
a total distribution to superannuated preachers of
SO widows s. 90: daughter Of preacher, SOD
\ report was read concerning controversy over
the construction az the Maiden Church. Kingston
District and Or. Doherty, secretary OF tho sun lay
school Union, spoke in behalf o. that organization
ana it's effective work in the mining districts over
a quarter OF the missionary funds. he said, came
from the Sunday schools.
Chaplain Alc('abe resumed his canvass for S.1UoO
for missions he expects to get this year renlarkh6
that he was not jIbant. because Of the decreased
contributions OF this Conference last year. but ne
believed he could trust the loyalty OF the minister's
lie wanted $1,000 10 complete the church In Rome.
which was 10 be dedicated next December. one
hundred $40 subscriptions were handed up
Fourteen voung men admitted to the Con-
ference on trial and Or. King, wondering what was
to be done with 30 many, was assured that places
ready
Chancellor Day spoke Of the work Of the Syracuse
University at length and OF It's coeduca'on o; the
sexes without any form OF restraint or espionage
Speaking OF athletics. ne said "To read the newspa-
pcrs one would think that al; We id in our col
lcacf ara regard il very important to maintain a
healthy unysique upon which 20 build. But with uS
athletics is only an incident. not the business OF
the coz Because ! refused 10 engage in attn
lec sports. | broke ono 81 the best constitutions
God eve" gave 20 man. Even football Is not so
secretary ScheU Of the Epworth League. in
terrlpted him with the record OF the fatalities OF
football which We're appalling
Joseph Fcterich spoke n tn" interest or 81 Chrls-
tophcr's Home, near Dobbs Ferry, appealing for
aid. ,.
Bishop Newman announced that the appoint
ments were now nearly ready, ana could be rcai
in the morning. but for the backward CONDITION
OF the committee work
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was
addressed this evening by Bishop Newman. Mary
Knox Robinson and others. with an intorcstn S
display OF views from Japan a. the close 10y r. X
Robe yson
Meanwhile the Goss investigation Is In progress
in an ante-room OF the church, and y Is SAID INC
hearing was made lively to-day by some In ortnnt
evidence introduced by the defence. 10 the surprs"
Of the prosecution. Among the Witnesses was a
noted New York cliuicG' expert. VINO Is SAID 20
have given very positive testimony IN favor OF ne
accused pastor as 10 the charge OF improper iuti-
macy with Miss GRAF. The case VIII prohabIy
continue another day. ana the conference
must avail, It's completion before adjournment
Both Mr. Goss and Miss cram VIII 70 on the
stand. \ session was held tonight