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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

three thousand during the first fortnight.
/ went everywhere in tho county. Pic
mic parties were made up, but I never
went in tho wagon with the crowd. I
preferred to mount my bike" and ar
rive two hours after dinner with not a
dry rag on me and swearing that
would never do II again. and would
not-until the next picnic. Tho people
used to smile and take out their watches
every time that I passed. A wonderful
propensity for racing seized me. l tried
anything that come by from an ox-cart
TO n locomotive. Whenever the people
heard noise at night they did not get
up to see what was the matter-they only
turned over and said There goes
Prune. racing against time"
And then came the suit-short pants,
cap roundabout, and stockings, which
gave me quite reckless appearance. /
attended church and everywhere else In
my bike" clothes" My wife sold all
OF my good clothes and put bay win
dow on the house. and there 1t went.
Now, all OF this happened when l first
bought my bike" / have become ac-
customed TO the life now, and behave
Ike an ordinary mortal, but people will
90 wild over anything new.
NAT PRUNE.
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bit about candidates and votes. but will
still DO content to remain keepers at
home"
The recent death OF the Rev. DIR. San
ford Hunt, senior book-agent OF the
church. leaves an important Office va
cant. Coniectures arc entirely vain as
20 who will be elected his successor. There
are doubtless many ministers who could
nli the Office with sufficient ability; and
Il is expected that not few names will
be presented. and an exciting and pro-
longed contest follow The same may be
said OF the election OF a missionary sec
rotary TO succeed the Rev. j. O. Peck.
ID. D.. deceased. In short fat offices are
not altogether unsought, and seem as
attractive TO churchmcn as TO people in
the depravcG world outside.
This applies particularly in the election
OF bishops, OF whom perhaps five or six
will be chosen at the coming conference.
Their Office as general superintendent Of
tho church. with tho power OF appoint
ing ministers. Is one OF great response
bnity and honor; ono, as leading minis
ter Of the church remarked in conversa-
ton with the writer, they are little men
only once in four years, at tho General
Conference. when their immediate func-
ton is nothing more than 20 administer
the rules OF debate and TO sit n the plat
form.
a momentous practical question to be
decided at this meeting is whether or
not the time limit Of tho itlnerancy shall
be changed or modified. At present no
minister can remain in charge OF one
congregation or circuit longer than five
years City pastors ard congregations
are in many cases opposed 10 the main
tenance Of this rs an imperative rule
contending that It IS prejudicial 70 the
interests Of Methodism in the centres OF
population. Previously 10 the year 1888
the limit was three years. but the vic
tory Of the city interest eight years ago
will not be followed, It is expected by
any radical change this year. Led by
Or. Buckley the old-fashioned Methodists
who contend that the frequent change Of
pastors IS desirable, giving 70 many con-
grecations instead Of few the advantages
Of the ablest ministry. and opening many
opportunities for rising merit I'm the
ranks Of the preachers, viii fight a win
ming battle. A few comparatively unim-
portant concessions may be made I'm the
case Of city pastorates. but IL is prob
able that the five years. rule will he
maintained. The tendency. however. with
the rapid massing OF the population in
cities which IS now going on. is unques-
tionably towards the principle Of extend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
METHODISTS IN COUCNIL.
The General Conference 10 Be Held IN
Cleveland Delegates Attending.
SESSIONS 70 LAST THROUGH NAY,
Interesting Questions TO lie Debate "
xvomen Delegates FILLING vacant
omces-Ncw Bish'rs-ths 'i'"e
limit Of P~storaies, Amuse-
mcnfs. etc.


nh General Conference Of the Mctho-
dist Fpiscopal Church is held every four
Vears. I'm the month OF May Elaborate
,reparations are being made for the con-
ference of 1896. which viii be held &c
cleveland. o. An appropriation OF
$50 600 has been made TO cover the eN-
penscs incident TO the great gathering
which will last a month. About $50 dele
Gates will be in attendance. Tho Rev
A. j. Palmer. ID. ID. o. New YORK. is
chairman of the committee ON entertain
.tmcnt. as ne was On 1852 IN lsa he was
t,ecrctary Of the same committee. me
business of which DE has az his fingers
tbds.
Great interest in this quadrennial event
OF the denomination is being manifested
by Methodists everywhere. The General
Conference IS the only legislative body
in the Methodist Episcopal Church. IT'S
decisions govern 12 annual conferences
and the three millions OF members OF
perhaps the most aggressive OF religious
bodies. Seventeen of the conferences rep
rescued belong TO foreign nations, India,
Chiua, italy. Japan. Liberia, Mexico
Germany. Norway. Sweden. South Amer
lea. and Switzerland being among the
lands sending delegates. The mission
conferences have no direct representation
az tho General Conference.
Delegates are both ministerial and lay
Tho former are elected by votes OF the
ministers assembled in annual confer
enccs. one delegate 20 each A. ministers
Tho Law delegates are chosen by what
are known as electoral conferences
These are composed in each conference
OF one delegate from each quarterly con-
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ference. An electoral conference cannot
choose more than two lay delegates
which arrangement provides for the
dominance of ministers in the councils Of
tho church. If a conference should send
but one minister TO the General Confer
ence, it would also send but one lay dele
gate
The bishops or general suDerintendents
OF the church, are the presiding officers
at the sessions Of the general conference
this and nothing mOre-tor they are
no. members of the conference. They can
neither debate. vote. nor veto. They pre-
side an the order of their seniority. At
Cleveland. Bishop Bowman will preside
on the first day. and fifteen bishops viii
succeed him on consecutive days, after
which his turn will come again, and SO
on.
Important questions will come up for
consideration by this grave and reverend
body. -Four women have been elected
delegates-shall they be- given seats or
not? The question involved has been agi-
tated for years, and the time to set
tie 10 has come. AS a rule western wo-
men desire the change. eastern women I'm
general oppose &c. Miss Frances T. VIII
lard is head and front OF the women who
clamor for equal rights with men ia the
government OF the church. and Bishop
Fitzgerald IS her knight ana champion
in the contest. i'm fact. Fitzgerald is the
radical bishop OF tho denomination The
leader on the conservative side is the
Rev. James NJ. Buckley ID. D.. editor OF
the Christian Advocate. the official organ
OF the church. In the debates on the wo-
man-delegate question which took place
in the General Conference eight years ago,
Dr. Buckley greatly distinguished him
self Among giants in debate there is
no re more formidable than Buckley. who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Ing the limit OF the pastoral term.
The Methodist Review for March.
April, contains two articles on "The Law
as to Amusements." in both Of which
strong ground is taken against rules en-
acted by the General Conference of 1872.
Whlch forbid certain forms Of amuse-
mcnt. Dancing. playing at games Of
chance, attending theatres, horse races.
clrcuses, dancing parties, or patronizing
dancing schools" The right of the Gene
raj Conference TO legislate in this speci-
fic way is called in question and one of
the writer's claims there is Inconsistency
IN not forbidding attendance at minstrel
SHOWS for example. while making law
breakers Of those who attend a perform
ahce or Macbeth. It is contended that a
general rule against such diversions as
cannot be used in the name of the Lord
Jesus ought to be sufficient: and il is
claimed that Methodist young people OF
character and cultivation have been
driven into other communions by the law
up az the General Conference. and wide
up at the general conference. and wide
spread interest is manifested as TO the
outcome DAVID WECHSLER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
The PrOOf-Reader

Above the printing-presses, fro,u
stars: e SKIES and
alone, pa'lehee rule
oherrng sits the power behind t,o .,
Not the turned escapes his watcbf,,i Nv
->of Ialse Greek accent. which is Iurlfi,a
The phrase mis-spelt. misplaced or mis-
applied. - iiiis-
These are his prey, and many a fau,,
beside; " 'aui'
"nen thN great statesman's ardent speech
And stirs the blood Of commoners an.
kings: anu
Comes to the proof-room filed with errors
He sets it right before the types can click.
The poets verse. OF mingled dew and fro
The preachers word. which lifts the son,
up higher;
Anon he deles that and queries this.
The setting Of the Jewel. it is his!
When punctuation drives its victims WILD
lie who reads proof alone is calm ana
mild;
IIV hio"S INC use OF every Dash and dot
He takes the proofs and conquers on
the spot.
Well Is he named "corrector OF the press >.
Through him alone the author finds re-
dress
Though types may pi, compositors rebel.
With him to make the copy. all is well.
Yet the proof-reader's art shall still be
known;
Alert, intent. the power behind the throne;
Nor think his hidden fame or fortune
hard:
For him the doing is its own reward.
The Proofsheet.
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NATPRUNE ION A BIKE"
UNDER WENT MANI Trials WHILE
LEARNING TO RIDE.
And After He Learned He was Seized with
a Racing Fever, Raced Against lime'
Then tho bike" suit.

bate To be behind the times-eVery-
bod,, does. and II there Is any one thinS
thai vexes Inc above all others IL Is 10
have some one make the remark lhat 1
am archaic. II seems TO go TlshI 70 my
marrow. as it were, and made me blood
thirsty. ,,,.
For a long time ! hooted at bicycles
and said that / would not get one IN
der any circumstances, but as soon as
l found that they came under the heau
OF fashion or style, and that not TO nave
one was 20 be behind the times, l con-
cluded that, the only thing for me TO 40
was 10 aet one. l found out that they
sold them on the installment plan' thal
was the thing for me, because II the case
had been otherwise l should nave had
To remain behind the times Tor once.
While on this line ! wish to say that
queer notion came 10 me few days ago
and 1 quote It Tor what 10 IS worth. L
like consistency in all things, and II they
will persist in calling BICYCLES bikes
why not turn the affair and call icicles
likes" whats in a name, rose -
but you have all heard that before
Everybody In Pathacket had bike.
from the ubiquitous small boy 10 the old
men and women. II caused great deal
Of trouble, too; the horses had 10 take TO
the laIes and alleys and sneak out after
dark. while d person in crossing the
street had 10 be an expert in chess TO
make a safe landing on the other size.
OF course every bike" had a bell. and
when some of the village bells chose TO
ride-but you have all heard that before,
too. and it viii not bear repeating. As
/ was about to remark, when al Of the
bikes" came out on dress parade and all
Of those bells began tinkIlEg IL WAS
enough TO addle the brains of q nervous
person. / know that in this modern
rush OF things one must not object to
noise. 1t is the very handspring OF pro-
gress and some men a-e progressing
very rapidly. if we are TO judge by the
noise that they make in the world
THE bike" ARRIVES
I Will expedite matters by saying that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Aged Persons in a Romance

LAPORTE, IND, March 2i.-John l..
Jones, aged nicty. and Mrs. Melissa
Brown, aged eishty-two. were married
to-day near New Buffalo. The couple
were lovers sixty years ago. and after be-
ing engaged parted, with the understand
ing that If their love did not grow cold
they would be welded in their old age.
They became separated. and each mourn
ing the other as dead both married.
Recently they were brought together. ana
the vows made half a century ago have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Is always alert. energetic, genial. and fun
Of resources. In anticipation Of the great
meeting al Cleveland. the votes on annual
conferences are being taken. Results
point 20 decided victory for Miss VII
lard and Bishop Fitzgerald. Even the
cleyerness OF DR.. Buckley cannot sue
cessfully stem the tide OF the inevitable.
and Methodists who hold conser~. tive
views on this interesting question are
consoiing themselves with the reflection
that, aftcr all. only few women OF the
Mics willard type are likely 20 be elected
delegates, while the vast majority OF the
siSterhood vii concern themselves not q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Not Fair 10 The Hector.

She was just a wee. bewitching, fairy
footed winter girl;
She was tired OF balls and dinners, and
the dizzy social whirl:
So. though she flirted on the sly, each
Lenten time before,
To each subtle, sweet temptation, quoth
the maiden.
''Nevermorer
She looked so dear and charming In her
gown Of holden gray,
She carried little prayer-books in such a
winsome way;
The rector fell in love with her; he never
loved before: r
And he said: "Do you refuse me?" quoth
the maiden:
"Nevermorew
The Lenten time was ended and in rain
bow garments digit,
Each maid emerged respondent, as dawn
from darkest night;
The rector met his fiancee, Paris gown
she wore;
He said: when may I see your" Quoth
tire maiden: ''Nevermore.'
In Vienna bookbinding establishments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Could Not See the Hill.

Good Samaritan-Don't you know bet
ter than to drive that poor horse up hill
so fast?
OConaer-Up hill. Is Il? Oh. begorra!
The nag's blind and he can't see IT,
"Pearsons Weekly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
r osroN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF BOSTON.

ANIMAL STATEMENT DECEMBER Cr
OF
TO THE AUDlI0K ar F Tiif LAWS
IN PURSUANCE w. In" ""~
a
ELECTROMAGNETIC and A. Fuller 81
incl te
residence Richmond
and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

In Vienna bookbinding establishments
girls wages range from 70 cents to s1.75
4 week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Mrs. Grimes (of the suburbs)-'I wish
/ could remember what day It was sent
those light, brown gloves of mine TO the
dyers"
Mr.. Grmes-'It was three weeks ago
last Thursday. That was the day
didn't have TO bring anything home from
down town Chicago Daily Tribune"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Socialism is killing OIpshs's Central
Labor Union
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
/. CAPITAL.

.... -, H., =, o0ooo
H. ASSETS.
o 0h'so 20
mott
excu OF build ings and
shab bic hnpove
ACCOUNT o UNITED OF THIS
iNCoRPoRATED OTHER
A OWNED ABSOLU THE COM
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28

Z PIECES, finished as fine as $50
to 500 sets. Large Beveled Mir
rors; with tables having draws
1sx2S and bottom shelf; draw
WORK has center slide and works
perfectly, for S25 and upwards.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28
KAU NOTES.
Trip of the President and Party.
Volcano Still Active.

=
Volcano Still Active.
President Dole and party were
entertained at Waiohina by George
Hewitt on the 18th, and on the fol-
lowing night a mass-meeting of
citizens was called by the Ha-
waiians, and words of welcome
were spoken by several persons on
the committee. On Monday the
party visited Punaluu and spent
most of the day shooting. At the
close of the school hour the Presi-
dent met the scholars and made a
speech.
During the evening they visited
Pahala and were entertained by
&c. NJ. Walton. Everyone in. the
vicinity called and presented their
respects to the President.
Tuesday was spent with Julien
Monsarrat and family at Kapapala
Tuesday night Samuel Parker
entertained the distinguished
guests at his Hama ranch. 1t was
believed they would board sloor
at Kawaihae yesterday and pro
ceed to Kailua. 1t will take severa
days to reach this point, as it is the
intention of the party 10 stop at al
the points on the line. They will
probably return here by the mex
w. G. Hall.
The lake at the crater is still
growing and is rapidly reaching
the surface.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28
THE SCOTTISH THISTLE.
A Burns "Nicht"-Distinguished
Visitors Present.

The members of the Scottish
Thistle Club entertained the three
visiting members of the Queens
land ministry and many other
friends at their hall last night, the
occasion being the anniversary OF
the birth of Robert Burns. A. G.
Steele, the newly elected chief
occupied the chair, and in addi-
ton to acquitting himself in that
position rendered a famous old
Scotch song in an acceptable man
ner. Secretary Black read an ad-
dress in which he gave a sketch of
the early life of the poet.
Throughout the address there
were frequent quotations from
Burns works adapted to the oc-
casion. Mr.. William Eadie and
George Dali played a duet on the
violin and flute, respectively, and
in other ways contributed to the
pleasures of the evening.
When nearly at the close of the
Scotch portion of the program, ex-
Chief Logan, in an impromptu
speech, called for toast to the
guests who had dropped up" from
Queensland. Premier Nelson, who
was born in Burns town and whose
grandfather was a companion of
the poet when he received the in
spiration which resulted in his
world famous poem,
80 wad some power the giftie gle US"
Mr.. Philip, another member from
Queensland, made a very happy
address, in which he spoke of the
cordial manner in which they had
been treated on the islands. He
closed with a promise that Queens
land should profit by their visit to
the islands to the extent that the
knowledge they had gained relative
to the production of sugar here
would be communicated to the
planters there, and he believed it
would result in larger crops.
During the part of the program
where the guests were not restricted |
as to the nationality of their songs
and recitations, Chester A. Doyle
sang "Shadows on the WALL" and,
;or an encore, "The Band Played
On" Other persons were called
lpon during the evening and
helped make the event pass off
:.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28

For a pain in the chest piece of
flannel dampened with Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and bound on over
the seat of pain, and another on the
back between the shoulders, will
afford prompt relief. This is espec-
tally valuable in cases where the pain
is caused by cold and there is a
tendency toward Pneumonia. For
sale by all druggists and dealers.
BENSON, SMITH & Co. agents for HI.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28

Captain Scott and special Cordes
made an opium catch yesterday
afternoon. All Pung, Chinaman
living near No. 5 engine house was
suspected of having opium in pos
session. Ar informer was put on
his tract. The unsuspecting China
man promised to sell this person
some opium if he would be at a
spot at a certain time. Captain
Scott and special Cordes met the
man on his way to the appointed
spot and found three tins of opium
on his person.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28
Claus spreckels at Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Jan. TO-
The tug Fearless, Captain Haskell
in command, was in port short
time this morning, with Mr.. and
Mrs. CLAUS Spreckels on board.
The boat remained in port only
short time and then went to Aptos.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-01-28

We are going to clean out our entire old
stock consisting of piece sets We want
room. Goods are coming direct from the
factory.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
NEW PLUMBING SHOP.
Honest work at honest prices.
j. e. GOSSETT,
1I-2o-tf. 1914 End Ave.
WHAT HE SAW.

large number of our country cousins
have been in town this week taking in
the sights and buying Christmas things.
One Of them heard something about the
church baZaars going on and while pass
ing along Second avenue saw a crowd
coming in. He saw good deal Of fuss
and feathers. He heard hens cackling,
rocsters growing, geese quacking, and
ducks gossiping. This Is the darndest
church show [ ever saw" he said, ''it
looks like a fowl show" He had strayed
into the poultry show. The next day he
saw crowd going down to the opera
house. What sort of show Is goin' on?"
The asked a city man. TITS an amateur
performance" was the reply. 81 hain't
never heard tell of such a play before, -
he said. But he went in and saw some
thing to tell the gals at home
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
THE COURTS.

In the United states court yesterday the
following cases were disposed of:
C. W. Klein VS.. Home Insurance COM
pany of New York; judgment for plant
iff for $500.
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway COM
pany vs. Marion Ward, suit of trespassi
verdict for defendant
United States VS.. Robert Ia. Houston
ct al, suit on bond as postmaster; on
trial.
This case originated from a shortage m
the accounts of Robert Bulger, who was
assistant postmaster to Mr.. Houston. A
criminal and civil prosecution was begun
in this court against Mr.. Bulger but poth
were abated by death Of defendant. The
present suit is against Mr.. Houston ana
his bondsmen to recover the shortage.
CRIMINAL COURT.
In the criminal court, Lawson Morrow,
charged with COW stealing, was found
guilty.
The case against C. C. Bates, for tres
pass, is on trial.
CITY COURT.
In the city court the following docket
was disposed of:
DeJarnetti VS.. Sheffield Fire and In
surance company; mistrial.
Adler & CO. VS.. Walter Moore; 1udg-
ment for plaintiff for S1,61749.
Bradford Baker VS.. Woodward Iron
company; judgment by agreement Tor
$500.
A. w. Thornton VS.. Louisville and
Nashville Railroad; on trial
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19

hereby call a conference of all our citi-
zens, irrespective of creed and sex, who
are interested in caring for the poor, to
meet at the Commercial club rooms on
Monday, the 21st inst, at 8 p. M for the
or in some way placing the charities of
the city on a permanent and efficient
basis. We earnestly solicit the co-opera-
ton of our city papers in this movement,
and we urgently request all the ministers
in the city to present the matter to their
congregations on next Sabbath by sermon
or otherwise and enlist their interest and
cooperation. We especially request the
late officers and all the members of the
United Charities to attend the meeting
and help forward the cause by their ex-
preston and sympathy.
A. B. CURRY,
E. c. KELLY,
p. T. HALE,
Committee
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-19
Fresh bread and candy made
daily at @. W. Cody's, 1920 to
1926 Sd avenue. je5-tf
THE LARGE-HEARTED MAN.

Edward Lewis in Birmingham and VIII
Appear Before the Medical College.
Edward Lewis, the man of whom the
metropolitan newspapers of the east and
middle west have had so much recently
to say, is in the city, and paid the State
Herald office a call last night. Mr.. Lewis
is the man with the unusually large
heart, said to be twice the ordinary size,
and still growing larger
Many papers speak of him as a freak,
but he has the appearance of young
man without special indications of a
right to have the nickname thrust upon
him.
The only visible PECULIARLY about the
man is when one places his ear against
Lewis breast he can hear a peculiar
sound as of musical instrument. This
sound can be heard on either side of the
body or back. There is visibly strong
palpitation of the heart also.
Mr.. Lewis will appear before the Med
ical college today.