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Messrs. G. N. Hart. Fred Fox, N. B. Trulock, $ A. kincaide, and others, delegates to the State '. NJ. .. A. Convention at Conway, returned home last evening.
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Hear Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow, a song and dance by charming little Miss Kaufman in Cinderella tomorrow night.
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Attorney A. B. Grace, after q weeks sojourn in Hot Springs, re- turned home yesterday.
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Don't fail to see Miss Bogardus in her fancy dance in Cinderella tomor= row night.
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Hon. W. !. Stanheld, Of Rison, was in the city yesterday and last night to hear the speaking.
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Mr. A. E. Peterson and superin- tcndent Connolly arrived home from Hot Springs yesterday evening Mir. Connelly is in feeble health and Mir. Peterson will accompany him to St. Louis today, where he goes for treat ,.apf
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Mr. z. ". Bocage, of Houma, La. who has been visiting his parents in this city for the past week left for the Valley of yapors Monday after- noon, where he will sojourn for a
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Col Nj. W, Taggart and his lovely daughter, Miss Gnssie, have returned home after q pleasant visit to Con way.
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Take rnaaik;e your wife wife and children to see Cinderella" at the Opera-house to morrow night
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Miss Jennie Altheimer will deliver one of her best recitations at theclose of Cinderella.
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Mics Jewel Altsehul, whose sweet, childish voice everyone loves to heaG will sing at Cinderella tomorrow night.
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Mir. and Mrs. P D. Atwood and daughter, Bessie, returned home last evening from a brief visit to searey.
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"MeGinty at the Living Picture" as sung by Arthur Mehlinger is sure to please the audience at Cinderella.
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The fairy dance by three little tots will please the children at Cinderella tomorrow night.
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We regret to state that Mrs. Chas. G. Newman is quite sick.
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Miss Angie Merlo will dance 8 new and beautiful dance in Cinderella.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-04-22

Mir. s. A. Levy is spending the day In Little Rock.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-04-22

HooD's Puts are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. Harm less, reliable, sure.
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gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en-
 velope. The Dominion Company, third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago. Ill 2 Il wfm
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We arc in receipt of letter from onr friend, Mr. D. B Niven. near Rison, Cleveland county announcing the arrival of fine itl-pound haby girl at his house this morning. We extend our congratulations.
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Mr. W. E. Jackson, of Toroto. is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
A sTATEmE EMIT
Relative to the Civic League and temperance
Situation in Skowhegan.

Skowhegan, April 4-(SpeciaD. OBJ
hogan dispatch headed "Skowhegan
People to Hold a Temperance Mass
Meeting in Coburn hall Today" which
appeared in the Journal of April ID
These appear to be embodied in the
following statement made to your
regular correspondent by one of the
prominent business and professional
men of this place:
I'm the article referred to it is stated
that The Civic League formed here
last fall is composed for the most part
of members of the Methodist church
and the pastor, Rev. b. c. Wentworth
is the leading spirit in the war against
the rum shop That the
most of the rumpus is caused by Mr.
Wentworth and that nearly all of the
leaders and candidates are members of
Mr.. Wentworth's church.
The above statements are not true
The pastors of the several churches in
SkOwhegan. feeling the extreme ncccS-
sity of something being done in the in
tcreStS of good citizenship, the promo
ton of good morals, and the advance
ment of the cause of temperance in
our town, and led and promoted only
by earnest Christian hearts and desires
for the good of the town and especially
the young, after consultation together
in the early winter, called together
some of the leading citizens to talk
over and formulate the best plans to
accomplish this object. and to protect
and 10 If n
from the terrible influence of the oper
bar-rooms therein. This call was
promptly responded TO. And hundreds
of the best citizens both in and out of
the churches. regardless of politica.
parties or church affiliations attended
the meetings or encouraged the work
of reform. II is not believed that there
is citizen in Skowhegan. who is not
in favor of free rum, that is opposed to
the work Of these citizens, and they
are earnestly at work to accomplish a
reform on these lines.
1t is due to Rev. Il. G.. Wentworth that
prompt denial of the article men
toned be published in your columns. ii
is not a church movement 1t is o
movement backed by the lovers of good
morals regardless of church or party
Inc president OF the society rs Rev &.
V. Hanson, pastor of the Bethany Bap-
fist church. The pastor of the First
Baptist church. of the CONGREGATIONAL
list and Universalist churches. are all
IN hearty sympathy and have Joined
hands with the citizens to aid in this
great work of reform. 1t is but fair to
presume that the author of the above
communication referred to, is no friend
10 the cause of temperance. and if
known would be one whose signature
would stamp it as infamous. and writ
ten IN the interests of that traffic which
mas ruined so many bright prospects
piiShted the lives of so many brilliant
men, ruined so many houses and beer
the most prolific means of filling the
prisons and poor houses Throughout,
our land"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
NOT LESSENED.
Danger oil Strike on New York Railroad
Lines Are About the Same.

New York. April 5.-The danger of a
strike on the street railway lines Of this
city. owned by the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company. because of the dis
charge of nine gripmen and a con-
luctor. was by no means lessened. to-
day. The railway employees persist in
the assertion that the men were dis
charged because of activity in affairs
Of local branch of the Amalgamated
Association of Street Railway EN-
ployes of America. Notwithstanding
that the company's officials state that
the reason for their discharging the
gripmen and conductors was that they
disobeyed the rule prohibiting them
from entering a saloon during work
ing hours.
There was some very determined talk
IN and around Clarendon hall, this af-
ternoon. by the employees of the rail-
road company. 1t was declared that
unless the discharged men were rein
stated there would certainly be L
strike
AT a meeting of the Central Labor
Union, this afternoon. a delegation of
employees from the metropolitan sys-
en- stated the grievances OF the rail
way employees and asked for sympathy
and advice. Reporters We're informed
after the meeting that the speakers
or the Central Labor Union counselled
The railway men to make haste very
slowly. and very decidedly had thrown
odd water upon the eagerness of many
% strike if the Metropolitan Company
failed 10 fully comply with their de-
hands.
It was rumored, this afternoon. that
the officials of the Metropolitan Com
pany sisnitied their Willingness to re-
instate four OF the men discharged. but
It was stated that it was not likely that
he members of the local union would
ne satisfied with that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
DISPUTE ARISES
Between Landiady and Proprietor OF the
Winthrop House at Winthrop.

Winthrop. April 4.--,SpecialD A dis
pute has arisen between the landlady,
MIS-. Hamilton. and the proprietor, J.
W. Eaton of the hotel Hamilton. Mrs.
Hamilton. claiming that she was au-
thori2ed by the conditions of the lease.
made repairs to q considerable extent,
ana insisted on deductng this expen-
diture from the rent. This Mr. Eaton
would net allow and has brought an
action for ejectment on the plea of
non-payment of rent. Heath & An
drews have been retained for the
plaintiff and Hon. l.. T. Carleton for
the defense. The action is returnable
at Augusta. April 9Th Mrs. Hamilton
has been keeping perhaps the best
regulated hotel that Winthrop has
ever had. and the people are awaiting
the outcome of this action with much
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
A FATAL SCRAP.
Two Men Engage in Fight, One Of
Whom Now Lies Dead.
Contest Lasts 30 Minutes Chance Blow
Does the Business.


Haverhill, Mass, April 5.-As the re-
suit of a prize fight at Lawrence, last
evening, Richard Ingram of this city.
lies dead at an undertaking room
here Arthur Bradley and Ingram
worked at the Chick Bros. shoe fac
tory and boarded together. Both are
Scotch and proud of their powers in
athletic sports. According to Brad
ley's story, Ingram had been boasting
of superiority with the boxing gloves,
and to settle the question fight was
arranged for last evening, the prize
money being $40 a side. They, with
friends. went to South Lawrence. where
the fight came off, it is alleged in
barn on South Broadway.
The fight lasted so minutes, when it is
said, Bradley gave his opponent a
chance blow on the vein under the right
jaw which laid him out on the floor
Up to this time Bradley received the
worst of the fight AS Ingram was ly-
ing at full length when time was
counted the victory was awarded To
Bradley. Ingram recovered conscious
ness for minute and said: Hold on,
what are you doing that for" Those
were his last words. He relapsed into
Inconsistencies. in which condition he
was brought to the house of his brother
where he died, two hours later Ingram
was terribly bruised.
Officers arrested Bradley. Duncan
McRae. Thomas Gibney. Frew Whit
tier anu Archibald Mcintosh. This
afternoon, James A. Pecker, Frank
Donovan and Ralph Meserve gave
themselves up, as they were present ut
the fight. Later the men. with the ,'N
ception of Gibney. were taken TO Law
renee. Bradley has family. The men
will be arraigned before the court at
Lawrence. Monday morning, Bradley
on the charge Of manslaughtef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
FIRE AT WORCESTER.
City Suffers the Most Disastrous Fire
for Years, Sunday Morning.
Loss Will Be 00O-Fire Originated
from an Old Pipe.

Worcester, Mass, April 5.-The most
disastrous fire since 1854 occurred, this
morning. when the spring factory of
the QuinsCamond works of the Wash
burn e Moen Manufacturing Co. was
burned. The loss is total, =. w.
Moen. general manager, estimates the
loss at s1750o0. This is covered by in
surarcn.
The fire originated in an old pipe
connected with one Of the furnaces in
the mill. which was being repaired by
two men. The building was so satu-
rated with oil that the men had barely
time to escape An hour after the
alarm sounded, two immense tanks of
petroleum exploded. the oil ran into
the canal which is several hundred
rods in length. II was Is minutes be-
fore the flames died out on the surface
o. the canal The firemen were unable
to enter the building for two hours
after the fire was discovered. 1t prac-
tically burned itself out. No amount
of apparatus would have been of SER
vice in saving the min.
The spring factory was 100 feet in
width. rs feet long. constructed of
iron and brick. with floors of wood II
was the only building in the entire
Washburn & Moen plant considered
fireproof The walls began to tumble
and the roof fell in shortly after the
alarm sounded. Iron girders are
twisted like reeds.
The building is two stories high for
300 feet, then becomes three stories. ON
the first floor were furnaces and tom
pering overs. on the second floor were
the Office. machine shop. timing room
nd spe"ia! machinery used for Shap-
Ing springs. These are of special de-
signs. built by the company at a large
expense, and are 4 total loss. Tho
company viii rebuild at one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
DRY AT NEW YORK.
Raines' Liquor Law Put Into Effect at New
York. Sunday.

New York, April 5.--The Raines
liquor law in its full effect in all Sun
day features, today, was very gener-
ally observed. Not only We're the ST.
looms closed and their interiors open to
public view. hut the selling of iiquNr
with meals was almost entirely dscon-
tinued III the restaurants.
Chief Conlin's order that no res
taurant not having hotel licerSc
should serve customers. and even
places with hotel licenses should not
serve meals in room in which Il oar
was located. was put in free. The
general result has been that New erik
never experienced a "drier" sunday. \
number of restaurants from which the
bars could not be removed in time.
We're obliged to close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
NEWS NUGGETS.

Upton county. Tennessee. upon which
Congressman Josiah Patterson was
necessarily relying for denomination.
held primary election. Saturday. The
silver Democrats carried it by over
whelning majority. This practically
defeats Col. Pattersons ambition to be
returned to Congress
The schooner A. J. Bentley with lum-
Der arrived at Delaware Breakwater.
Del. Sunday. and reports that in col
lision the I'D. inst. off Cape Charles.
with the schooner Walker Arlington.
Providence for Newport News, the
Bentley had its boWsprit and head gear
broken and is leaking in the upper
works slightly. 1t will be towed to
New York as soon as the weather mod
crates. The damage to the Arming-
ton is unknown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. MONDAY. APRIL 6, 1890.
Athletics
II Appreciate

thu: benefits to be derived from
Bovininc. A well-known cham
pion bicyclist heartily commends
it. Fred Titus, of the Spaulding
Racing Team says, II have been
taking Bovinine while training,
am surprised at the strength and
renewed vigor I derived from its
use. 1t is grand to take after
hard riding, as it very soon re-
stores the life you lose at such
times"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
BROOKLYN WAS ALSO DRY.
But Nevertheless Liquor Was Sold in Defiance
OF the Law.

Brooklyn, y. y. April 5.-The Raines
excise law was not so strictly observed
in Brooklyn. today. as on the previous
Sunday \ number of saloon keepers
attempted to evade the law by various
means. Most of them were caught Off
their guard AMI arrests followed.
The police had strict instructions to
see that the law was enforced, and they
carried them out. Despite this, there
We're evidences on every side that the
law was being violated. This was
especially true Of South Brooklyn.
Green Point and the poorer sections OF
the city. Taking it on the whole,
Brooklyn was dry city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The man arrested at Bar Harbor.
Saturday on suspicion of being Nc
Gonnisie, the ESCAPED pyromaniac
from Howard, K. L.. says he is John
Farrell of Charlestown, Mass, known in
Boston police circles as Kid MURRAY.
A deal was consumated, Saturday,
Whereby Treasurer Charles II. Pres
colt ard Director John T, Nourse have
secured a controlling interest in the
Bideford & Saco Electric Street Rail-
way Co. New cars will be purchased.
new rails laid and new equipment in
PRODUCED throughout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

The usual treatment of catarrh is
very unsatisfactory. as thousands can
testify. Proper local treatment is posi-
lively necessary to success. but many. if
not most, of the remedies in general use
AFFORD but temporary relief A cure
certainly cannot be expected from
sn'l'fs. powders, douches and Washes
E'v's Cream Balm. which is so highly
commented, is remedy that COM
pihes the important requisites of quick
action. specific curative power. with
perfect safety ana pleasantness to the
pa,'e't' m,w&f&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
SK0wHEGAN VILLAGE CORPORATION
Elects its New Officers Saturday.

SkoWhegan, April 5.-(SpeciaD a
largely attended meeting of the Show
hogan village corporation, SATURDAY.
afternoon, the temperance ticket was
defeated. though the handsome vote
2l5 cast for A. W. Paine the temper
ance nominee for chief of police. was a
great gain in the temperance senti-
ment of the town. Officers of the cor
poration were elected as follows:
George S. Webb, Levi c. Emery, John
w. Gage, assessors: George S. Webb
clerk: George N. Page, treasurer: f.
A. Nolin, auditor: II. II. Tufts. chief of
police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
A Subject OF sincere Cong.atuIation

is the non-possesson OF an actively sell
sitive nervous system. There are hosts
of people who, although free from any
positive nervous disease. are set. so to
speak. upon "tenter hooks by slight
noises or an unexpected occurrence of the
smallest moment. Hostetters Stomach
Bitters is of inexpressible benefit TO the
nervous. Taken before bedtime il insurcs
tranquil, health-yielding slumber, and
used between meals it restores that
sound digestion usually denied to ner-
vous invalids. 1t is also eminently BEN
etlcial TO sufferers from rheumatism.
malaria. debility. constipation and kidney
troubles. Persons falling off in the mat
ter of appetite flesh and the ability to
sleep soundly should resort at once to
this superb nervine. alternative and tonic.
For nearly half century it has been
leading medicine. and has received the
highest tributes from the medical pro-
fession. Use 1t and be convinced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
BOAT CAPSIZED.
Three Men Drowned by Upsei;ing Of Boat at
Ellsworth.

Bangor, April News has lust
been received here OF the drowning OF
three men, one of whom was Ernest Sat.
chell of Ellsworth Thursday evening.
Mr.. Gatchell and two Italian laborcr
employed as paving cutters on Long is.
land, were crossing to Black island in a
boat owned and managed by Theodore
Morrill,, and when opposite Colts island
the boat capsiZed.
Theodore Webster saw the boat upset
from the shore, and went out at once &c
the rescue, arriving in time to save Mr.
Morrill,. The bodies have not yet been re-
covered.
Mr.. Gatchell was about 33 years of age.
and leaves a widow and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

Scripture Reading.
REGULATIONS and Singing-Lucille Soper.
Esther Robinson. Cora kennison
ana Beatrice Strange.
Recitations-Otto Knauff, Dclmer Brown.
and Howard Reny.
Easter Carol. BY the School
Recitation, Gladys and Edwin StarhirG
Responsive Reading, School and Quartet
Motion Song, Primary Department
Select REGULATIONS, Mrs. Alden's Glass
Easter Carol. BY the School
Scripture Texts. Mrs Hanson's Glass
The Childrens Easter, Harvey IIoxie
Solo-"On the Cross Miss Alice Bond
Easter Morning. Charlotte Meadei
Easter Carol. BY the School
Recitation, Miss Evelyn Whitman
Selection, Quartet
Address.
Bright from Fresh Uplands."
Miss Freese
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4 sTRoHG ALLY.
Continued from page -

Mexico, isolating the patients on the plan
followed with so much success In Bel
gium. It is also proposed to carry indus
trial operations along with tho colonies,
10 that the assisted patients may lind work
In their new homes. President Diaz OF
Mexico has offered the society largo tract
of land in Mexico, but tho society natu.
rally prefers to remain In the United
States. / have strong hopes We shall be
able to get the Fcrt Stanton reservation
for tho use Of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
DO Not DO This.

DO not be induced to buy any other
II you have made up your mind to take
Hoods SarsapariIla. Remember that
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when all
Others fail Do not give up in despair
because other medicines have failed to
help you. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
faithfully and you may reasonably ex-
pect to be cured
HOODS PILLS are purely vegeta-
BILE. carefully prepared from the best
ingredients. 25c. o5~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
Three Men Under Arrest.

Lawrence, Mass, April 5.-The local
officers arrested James Gilligan. said to
have been the time keeper at the IN
gram Bradley fight, last night. Charles
Prickett. a hostler employed at the
stable, who is said to have let the place
for the fight and Thomas Ahearn. an
other hostler at the stable. We're also
arrested. 1t is said that small gloves
were used and that nine rounds We're
fought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
Man and Wife.
(Fr0m the Boston Globe.)

The following letter tells plain, straightforward story in
which and woman interested Hundreds of just
such letters have lately been publishers by grateful
people whose hopeless lives have suddenly been frightened by
the wonderful discovery of Prof Dix Crosby of Dartmouth
College. No wonder that like Eugene Low pronounce
Puritana Gas great a discovery as electricity.
3 Mt. Vernon Place, Charlestown,
To the public:
We know the misery that is caused by
stomach troubles, for both my wife and I
have been so afflicted wi tn suffering of
the worst sort that there seemed no longer
any hope Of health or even comfort. In
fact, my wife's life was despaired Of, and
I about to give up active employment.
Mrs. Gale was for number Of years 4
victim of dyspepsia, which grew more and
severe until she completely pros
trated. She sent into the country by
her doctor, but when she returned she could
not stand up without support. For long
time she was unable to eat solid food, and
even on diet of prepared milk she was I'M
able to gain strength escape suffering.
We sought the best advice could obtain,
but the result was failure in every case.
When we first tried Puritana we
without other hope and as far as my wife
was concerned, I did not believe that she
would ever recover. After a few weeks
there was a marked change and from that
from day to day. The stomach trouble dis
appeared and her whole system was
brought into a healthy condi ton.
Mrs. Gale belongs to the Daughters Of
and when she could attend the meetings,
and also eat her share Of the dainties,
it was great surprise to the ladies who
had known Of her infirmi ty. For the first
time in years she found that she could eat
a piece Of New England pie, and now her
stomach digests any food.
My suffering has been so great that
I could not engage in any exhausting occu-
patton. The effect Of Puri tana in my case
has been only less wonderful than in the
case Of my wife. have received greater
benefits from it than from all other medi-
cines and the doctors put together, and
recommend it in the highest terms to my
friends.
We bless the day when we heard of
Puritana, for it has given life.
<Ns~,,>< &Z -M.> BILL n6.h.
Mr. Gale has been connected with the Boston
Maine railroad, and his word good any mans bond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
viii Have Run at Sea. Thursday.

New London. April 5-The trial
board Cor the ram Katahdin arrived,
this evening. at s. The probability is
that tomorrow will be devoted to in
spectio1 and fire drill. Tuesday the
vessel viii have a run at sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06

The Portland mail carriers share of
the Congressional appropriation for
overtime work since 1883 was dis
trlbuted Friday The total amount
was more than $4,000 Individual
claims varied from one hundred to
three hundred dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-06
Machias News.

Machias, April Be. A. White. n
Nova Scotia lumberman and shin
builder, has bought the Samuel Long
le,lo" estate at Machias price $4,000
nev. Dr. $. Eden Gilbert organized
the First Universalist church here this
afternoon There are 40 members wiz
y prospect of strong, useful organ;.
cation. VI an