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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
BEDFORD CITY BANK CASES.
Postponed Until Junc-Confcdcrnte
Nctcrans-PcrsunaI


BEDFORD CITY, May 2G-(Special)-
on account OF the rain. not as large a
crowd as usual was in attendance upon
the session Of the County Court yes
terday.
The cases against the officers and some
Of the directors OF the Liberty Savings
Bank had been set FOR the opening Of the
court but could not be tried. as Major
y. j. kirkpatrick, of Lynchburg, who
had been selected to prosecute them, in
place Of Graham Clayton, Esq, the Com
mOnwealth's Attorney, who had declined
to conduct the prosecution. had notified
judge Brown that ne had decided not 10
appear. The trials were. therefore, post
poned to the June term Of the court. The
County Court then adjourned for the
term, to give place TO the Circuit Court.
GREAT INTEREST.
The trials OF these bank cases will
be the most notable ever held in the
county, by reason Of the high standing
Of all Of the gentlemen concerned and
the widely divided opinions throughout
the county as 10 the merits of the cases.
10 IS not known yet who will be engaged
10 act for the Commonwealth. A number
Of distinguished lawyers have been en-
pl0yed 10y the various parties concerned
for the defence.
At the same time as the election for
municipal ofiicers-viz.. Thursday, 2Sth in
stant-will occur the voting on the high
school question, which has been such a
source Of conflict and disruption
This school, which has been a phenome-
nal success. despite all the disadvantages
under which it has struggled, will close
IT'S session June 18th. There are now
I'm attendance upon It 113 students, thirty
one of whom are teachers in the training
department.
VETERANS MEET.
on yesterday there was a meeting Of
the Joseph f.. Johnston Camp of Con-
federate Veterans and, although the at
tendance was not very large, there was
much enthusiasm. Major Samuel Griffin
the commandment, addressed the camp In
regard to the preparations for represent
ing the county at the grand reunion at
Richmond, and collecting relics of the
war TO be sent TO the Museum. at that
city Committees were appointed for va
rious ncighborhoods throughout the coun-
ty to collect money TO pay the travelling
expenses of those who wish TO attend
and have not the means of doing so.
Adjutant w. II. Mosby states that he has
now 212 names Of those who expect 10 so.
and thinks that there will be at least
$50 when the eventful day arrives who
will ION 10 Richmond"
Mr.. Il. H. Berry, of Richmond. who has
been visiting relatives here, left for home
TO-DAY.
About 1000 homing pigeons. sent from
various clubs in Philadelphia 10 Mr.. j.
r. Davidson here, were released at 7l5
o clock this morning. This is famous
place from which to test these birds and
large numbers are sent here from both
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Mrs A. ID. Wright, wife of G. w.
Wright a most estimable woman and
consistent Christian. died on Saturday
last
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT RUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, bonds, stocks'
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cnttie'
Country Produce, &C, Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK, May 2G.--It was quiet
day at the Stock Exchange. The trans
actions were only 1871, and OF this
Sugar which was the most active stock
figured for 81. 100 shares. -. Paul for LOO
Manhattan for 1900 and Burlington Tor
$500. At the outset the market was in
clined to weakness, and prices receded
about 1-Sd5-S per cent, lower prices from
London having led TO moderate sales for
the short account by local traders, who
for the moment, were arrayed on the
bear side. The arguments advanced by
those working for a decline were the
continued decline in the price OF wheat,
lard, and pork, and other products; the
likelihood of further engagements Of gold
for export TO Europe on Thursday and
Saturday. and the effort making in the
Senate TO change the manner Of bond
issues now I'm control Of the Treasury De-
partment
The low prices prevailing FOR produce
was much discussed in business circles,
and houses with Chicago connections,
comparatively speaking, were fairly large
sellers OF the Changers for this reason.
Ii could be said, however. that the actual
owners of securities are not disturbed by
the liquidation in wheat and corn and
provisions.
Sugar, which was the leader i'm point OF
activity. first declined 10 III 81. and then
rose. and closed at l23 La net gain OF
Is per cent for the day. The recovery
was due 10 purchases by Washington
firms. who were liberal sellers a little
Manhattan, a favorite for the traders
on the board. opened slightly higher.
then dropped to lO2 rs and later recov-
cred to lO3 SIS Leather preferred sold
of slightly on the announcement that
action on the dividend had been post
poned on account OF tho absence OF seye-
raj members OF the Executive Commit
tee.
Speculation closed firm in tone. Net
changes, as a rule, show gains Of l-sG
/ Is per cent; Consolidated Gas, / 81.
closing at l56 IL.
Bonds were weaker. The sales footed
Treasury balances: Coin. slo. 7oi. So2; cur
rency, Sso.l26l25.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at 1922 ger
cent: last loan at / l-2. and closing offer
ed at IL per cent; prime mercantile
paper 5q5 IL per cent.
Bar silver. IS Ii. Silver at the board
firm.
Sterling exchange quiet and easier. with
actual business in bankers bills ~
SiS7 "a. for sixty days, and $LSS l-21
iSS "a. for demand; posted rates. 81 sS1
q 20 10; commercial bills. 1856 3-4d$LS1.
Government bonds steady. State bonds
dull. Railroad bonds, lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27

ing and fear then took possession OF the
young people. who thought the burglars
were socreted In the building and would
surely shoot some Of them.
HE WOULD GO IN.
by this time Mr.. Joseph Elicit arrived
upon the scene and said he would 20
into his own house. regardless OF conse-
qucnces, so he and several others armed
themselves with clubs and went IN. Their
search was In vain. however, for the
visitor had taken his leave without so
much as leaving his card.
Every trunk I'm the house had been
broken open and the contents scattered
around In the various rooms. Sidcboards.
bureaus, etc. were ransacked and the
Work OF plumber extended throughout the
entire house. A watch and chain. a suit
OF clothes, gun, and a number OF smaller
articles were taken away. also a small
amount OF money. Mr. Eiletrs son had
so In his trunk. but this was not found
10y the thief. though he went through the
trunk.
WARRANTS SWORN OUT.
Mr.. Elicit notified some Of his neighbors
ana yesterday warrants were sworn out
against two negroes. The houses Of these
negroes were searched. but none Of the
stolen goods found II is thought the
robbery was committed by some one
familiar with MIR. Elletts place, and the
officers think they Will catch the thief.
AN EMBARRASSMENT.
An entertainment was given by the
Ladies Aid Society Of Bethel Baptist
church last night that was well attended
and all present spent a very pleasant
evening Ice cream and other refresh
meut were served IN the churchyard,
which was prettily decorated with Japan
csc lanterns. An excellent programme,
consisting Of music. singing. and recita-
tons. was rendered. and TO Miss Annie
Justis, Miss Neville Watkins. Miss Sallie
Martin, Miss Marian Watkins, Miss Mary
Watkins, and Mr.. Charles Starke much
credit Is due for the success Of the affair.
Large crowds are attending the revival
meeting being held at Mt. Pisgah church,
this place The pastor. Rev. Mr.. Pbaup.
Is being assisted by Rev. Mr. VI. s. watts,
of MiddleseX. and Rev. Mr.. i. l.. Banks,
Of New Kent
pleasant lawn party was given at
Tomahawk church last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
PETERSBURG BONDS.
THE BIDS FOR THE NEW ; PER
CENTS.
The purcbnsers-Dentb OF n Venera-
BILE Lndy-The Nomination for Com
gressionaI Fight-in Accident.

! PETERSBURG, VA, May 26.-(SpeciaD
The bids for the $500 Of the new city
per cent. forty-year bonds were opened
to-day. The bids. in the aggregate,
amounted to several times the amount OF
the proposed issue. Bids to the amount
Of $4,000 at sl07. all made by citizens OF
Petersburg. were accepted. These bonds
are Of the denomination OF 500. At this
figure bonds to the amount OF $1,000 were
awarded 10 Mr.. B. d. Booth, $1,000 to
MIR. Mason Romano, and S2.o0O to w. W.
wilkes.
CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS.
The Examining Committee of the Epis-
copal Diocese OF Southern Virginia have
been i'm session in this city during the
past two days examining candidates for
holy orders. Messrs. Meredith and Frank
Ridout have been examined for priests
orders. and viii be ordained at the coming
session Of the council Of the diocese TO
be held in June.
DEATH or A VENERABLE LADY.
Mrs. Jane Knox venerable and re-
spectcd Christian lady. died to-day at her
residence. on Marshall street, aged Sc
years. She was widely connected in this
city. as well as in Richmond. She was
for a great many years a devout and con-
sistent member Of Tabb-Street Presbyte-
rian church.
Mrs. II. w. Fowler wife Of the jeweller
died this morning at her residence. on
West street.
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
The election Of delegates last night 90
fohf
to nominate a candidate for Common
wealth's Attorney, to FIJI the vacancy
caused by the death OF the late William
II. Jones was 50 dccisivey in favor OF
Mr.. Charles Trotter Lassiter that his
name only was presented in the conven-
ton tonight and the nomination was
made by reclamation. The nominee f. a
young lawyer OF splendid promise. and
is rapidly forcing himself to the front.
a great deal OF interest Is being mani
Tested I'm the contest between Colonel
James d. Brady and Mr. X. T. Thorp for
the Republican congressional nomination
In this district. The Farmville nomi-
mating convention will be composed OF
eighty-three delegates. and the choice OF
delegates thus far. with Mecklenburg 20
hear from, indicates n very close race.
Petersburg. Dinwiddie, and Prince George
send delegations instructed for Colonel
Brady. a warm supporter of Mr.. ThorD
said to-day that the counties Of Amelia,
Brunswick. Lunenburg, Nottoway. Green's
VILE, and Sussex bad elected Thorp dele
gates. and that Mecklenburg county
would do the same. thus giving ThOrp
forty-eight OF the eighty-three delegates.
The result. however, can only be told
when the Farmville convention meets.
GENERAL NEWS.
While descending the hill from Ettrick
TO Campbell's bridge yesterday the horse
attached 10 Messrs Hobbs q DeJarnette's
delivery wagon ran away. James Bon
ner, the colored driver. was thrown out
and quite painfully hurt. The wagon was
badly broken.
Two handsome new billiard and pool
tables have Just been put in the Peters
burg club-rOOms.
A fund IS being raised for the establish
ment Of an Emergency Ward" at the
Home for the Sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
HIII.SNIILE.
a Distressing Cnsc-Thc Crops-Pcr-
SOnnI Notes.

NONfNs
WLLSV1LLE. VA. May 26.-(special)
Or community was both shocked and
.-.y.I when the news reached here last
week that Mr.. Henry Farmer, one Of
o.r most respected and beloved citizens.
Dab been sentenced 10 prison for the
t..m of two years for the violation Of the
-al laws. This is very distressing
1Ir our people believe that ne was
surrounded by combination OF circum-
stances. from which hc was unable TO
0'uctte himself. II IS feared that he
uI not live long under the sentence. as
i. N boo very feeble health, and past O.
l.lr 81 age. AIR. Farmer had always
an exemplary. Christian life. and il
earnestly hoped that the combined
,H0r's Of his friends and relatives may
re pardon for him. General James
49, Walker and Congressman Claude A.
swanson have signihed their willingness
60 miercede with the President.
CROPS.
We have had suficlency Of rainfall.
Wheat oats. aud grass are looking re-
uirEahy wen. and the corn crop is the
r. forward known here for years The
apple crop g. almost a failure, but there
l 100 abundance of the small fruits.
Nr John Green, a prominent merchant
ibis place who has been sick most
.' the winter ana spring. is now in
Nrthcvile for medical treatment
'lrs. Bob. Glendy and children and
Nrs William Cecil. Of Pulaski. are Wis
fins their father, Mr.. James Early. this
week..
Mrs. Eliza Early IS spending some
time with friends in Knoxville, Tenn
Mrs. Robert Thornton left this morn
ins for a visit to her old home in Abing-
don, Va.
Miss Kate SuthcRin left on Friday for
90 stay of several weeks with friends in
BLAND and Wythevillc.
Dr. c. B. Nuckles and DR. W. Beamer.
rising young physicians. have recently To-
Gated here.
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RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
hammond. M. Mnv 26.

KlchmOnd, va, Nay q, IS96.
Auction offerings on Change to-day, q
Packages. and taken in.
Private sales: Filters. 81: smokers. %:
wrappers, Il: cutters. 7: dark leaf u;
Jugs, TO- Total. 1870 hOgsheads.
Shelburne's Warehouse had good sun
cured sale to-day. Old short, but meaty
mahogany wrappers sold at II to 20iec.
Highest price Tor sun-cured, SIC. oner-
ings common.
Buyers called the general sun-Cured
market weaker. Offerings on common
dark redried upland leaf were rejected
as also line of common TO medium
filters.
Mr.. II. Calvin Hudson, OF ScottsoJrg,
Va, was here to-day
Filters were in good demand to-day,
while smokers and cutters were also in
quired after with much interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
stranded ut Hatteras.

prAIrFoRT, n. c.. May 26.-Captain
peverldee Of the schooner George A.
uowes from Baltimore. which arrived
iast night. reported that while coming
'eroes Hatteras shoal yesterday large
tramp steamer was stranded on the same.
The wind was moderate ana there was no
sea. The ship ran wen up ana the i's'
go - nor she was hove out on her
,''es,ae Wreckers have been wired or
~, ~ s,ransine. The weather continues
',a,,a and no doubt the ship VIII be fioated
s1 ,.,',, rsuch damage. The ship is
stranded In shore off Diamond shoal In
two fathoms OF water. --------,
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ROBBED ON THE SABBATH.
Mr. lllctCs Home Entered While lie
Was at Church.

MIDLOTHIAN. VA, May 2e.--(Spe-
ca'l-A bold robbery was committed last
sunday morning IN Tomahawk neiehbor-
io.1 about five miles from this place and
i.e perpetrators are stl unknown to the
county officers. though several negroes
houses have been searched by a posse
tables and deputies.
sunday morning. as was their custom.
"f Joseph Elicit and his family attended
.'tine services az TomahaWk church.
A'l'f the preaching the younger mem
'.is returned 20 their home. about two
miles from the church. and when they
"iiFei there were astonished 10 notice
POO door wide open. Going into the
i'ich they were Mortified 20 find that the
o''r had been burst in with an axe and
was 20 terribly shattered condition
yon looking into the hall they observed
Inai Gouble-barrel shotgun that usually
''@1ea quietly behind the door was miss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
PASTOR RESIGNS.
Ill Health the Cnusc-WiII Unite
Will the Grand Cnmp.

DANVILLE, VA, May 26.-(Special)-
Owing to poor health, Rev. r. Il. White.
who for several years has filled the pas
torate of Moffett Memorial church, Neapo-
lis, has rendered his resignation. 1t Is
not known what action the church Will
take. but IL is believed MIR. White will
be asked to reconsider. He Is greatly
liked by his people and the community at
large.
Cabell-Grav Camp, Confederate Vet
Grams. at a regular meeting tonight
voted to unite with the Grand Camp OF
Virginia. and appointed a committee TO
carry out the wishes Of the camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
A Runaway-FeIi Down an Elevator
shaft,

DANVILLE. VA, May 26.-(Special)--
Mr.. William Lanier. who lives near
Mount Cross. this county, met with
quite serious accident in this city
this afternoon. He was driving horse
to a buggy, with the view OF a purchase,
when the animal ran away. breaking the
buggy to pieces, throwing Mr.. Lanier
out. and cutting an artery over the eye,
besides inflicting other injuries. Mr.. La
nicr suffered the loss of much blood be-
fore the flow could be staunched. The
accident came near proving fatal.
a TERRIBLE FALL.
Master David Tuck, residing in Neapo-
lis. fell two stories through an elevator
well to-day at the factory Of y. 9. Ven
able 4 CO. lie landed on the top Of the
elevator. which, fortunately. had been
lust previously drawn up from the lower
floor. or ne would have gone down five
stories. lie was hurt about the body
and lower limbs, but TO what extent could
not be learned.
RAIN-STORM
4 heavy rain-storm visited this city and
section this afternoon and a great deal
OF water poured down for more than half
an hour The greatest damage is the
washing Of the land into holes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
RAIN-STORM.
IL . L.
lSENSNILLE.
Municipal EIection-A Terrific Thun-
der-Storm.

KEYSVILLE. VA, May 26.-(Special)--
I'm the municipal elections here to-day
tho following ticket was elected: Mayor.
/ p. Wood; Councilmen. j. W. Morton,
s Priddy, f. J. Gregory, +. II. Gre
cory. IL. G.. Bailey, and ID. s. Hudgins;
Sergeant. V. 5. Almond.
A terrific thunderstorm passed over this
town this afternoon. Lightning struck
The residence Of IL. ID. Peters and knocked
y GOOD deal OF the Notwithstanding and
80, nair Of blinds on. Mrs. Peters was
a., ne room that was struck. and was
badly but not seriously shocked. The
heavy rain did a good deal OF damage 10
All crops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY.
'ood Rnlns-Thc Crop Prospect.
Canning.

'ood Rnlns-Ihc Crop Prospect.
Canning.
iI-AIiSVILE. VA. May 2G-(Special)
A.'n i.l pienuMny in our section last
N.. and as a result the crops are
looking much better. The dry weather
DID. .ed TOO long for rain TO overcome
elects entirely. and from present in
70 would seem that the wheat
" Doe "a little short and the grass
..t viii not be much more than half
'.r usual stand. The corn cantaloupe,
tomato crops are looking fairly well.
M ID. falln IS erecting large
at Coan. Va, on which will be
i tomato canncry This win give
.tmcnt o. good many hands. and
". enable the farmers TO dispose OF
ir tomatoes near home. Messrs. Lewis
Co. viii also run their cannery ;he
coming season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
MARION.
District Conference.-The First En-
einc-Supposed Damaging Evidence.

aH.H'htAA IIfNt I'm
Einc-Supposed Damaging Evidence.
MARION. VA, May 2G.-(Special)- The
N.thodist District Conference, which was
a.l at Mt. Carmel church. about four
niles east of here. closed Sunday The
crowds in attendance were unusually
or-e each day, and on Sunday it Is
lmatei that 1000 people were present,
Uhl were served with dinner on the
ground Bishop W. W. Duncan was pres
t and on Sunday night preached here
Iom the pulpit Of the Methodist church
10 crowded house.
THEIR FIRST ENGINE.
Ths Marion and Rye Valley Railroad
-unauy started their first engine upon
heir track the other day. They have
handsome curved bridge spanning the
south fork Of the HolstOu, and the engine
.n DO beautifully. II no bad luck prevents,
.f. road viii soon be completed TO the
W.a.. and mines, road, and all Will be
r opera zion.
A piece Of what is supposed to be
-ma-.rs evidence against Cox. charged
Ore Grayson County Court with the
nli..r of a man boy the name of Roberts.
' been discovered I'm the last few days.
Roberts WAS shot, and at the moment
th' shooting the affair was unseen.
do Bobertss body. buried IN the
tli some inches. one OF the two balls
a-ta passed through his body was found.
COX'S CLAIM
40 tho trial. which resulted I'm a hung
.-r Cox went on the stand, and claimed
t le shot Roberts In self-defence,
F.Ie the latter was standing up trying
3D. shoot him. and that after he fell he
ti the shot which was found beneath
ar,ss body In the ground. Now IL
'n out that three reputable citizens
.F. found the second ball buried in the
ground some inches at a point beneath
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Former Citizen I'm Waco,
TeN.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. May %
(Special.)-A telegram has been received
here announcing the death of Mr.. An
drews j. Brown, formerly of this city.
which occurred in Waco. Tex, where he
had resided for the past twelve or thirteen
years He was a brother Of Charles w.
Brown. of this city. He leaves a wife
and six children.
The annual excursion and picnic of the
Methodist Sunday school. always a de-
liehtful occasion, will take place on the
10th Of June. at Alllboro'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
LONDON AND PARIS.

LONDON. ENG, May 2G.-Bar silver,
closed at 81 II; consols. liz 7-l6. for
money, and 1l2 1-2. for account.
$50 p. M-Paris advices quote 3 per
cent. rentes at lOl francs, Al i-2 centimes
for the account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET

BALTIMORE. MD. May 26.-Northern
Central. 50 3-Sa69 IL; Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern frsts. lO2; Consolidated Gas
stock, 63 3-fa6i: do. bonds, Us. 100 IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Klchmonl, va, May %. IS16.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry, 12a7ic.;
mixed nNl4c.. shortberry. 70d7c: No.
> red. 13l2u74c. COrn-White. Virginia,
Sc. No. white. 36H35hc.: No. mixed.
3jH35iAc. Oats-No. mixed, 2iizc.; No. 3
mixed, PC. Rye-i2di5c.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

IMMATURE ALMANAC. MAY q. 1896.
Sun rises ........45i HIGH TIDE.
sun sets ........7.20 Morning............5;if
Moon rises ......S:5i. Evening. ...........5.3J
PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY %, 1896.
ARRIVED.
Steamer POcahontas, Graves Norfolk;
Virginia Navigation Company.
PORT OF WEST POINT. MAY %, 1896.
(By tclegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Charlotte Bennett, Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett. BATH
more; passengers and general cargo.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-12-04
ChiStianiSnle
ct B0QddhiSDQe.

Ii nous arrive de temps q autre
des echos dn Parlement des Reli-
gions tenu q Chicago an 1893, ct
l'txp6rience est certainement de
nature q dissiper les illusions de
ux qui, ont cru gull pouvait sor-
tir ouelque bien de oe Babel doc.
trinal.
La pretre bouddhiste Dharma.
pola qui etait venu, en- 1898, si6ger
au Parlement des Religions, est
arrive, Il y quelques semaines, .
Chicago, avec l'lntention de se
fixer. defnitivement en- Am6rique
ct d'y fare IN pros6lytisme plus
on moins mitig6.
Ga Dharmspola des id6es fin
de steele; il ma pas horreur dee
compromis.
"Je ne ylens pas ici, at il dit
en- arrivant, Pour me poser en- ad'
veraaire du christianisme, mali
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-12-04

Au theatre francais:
Ls direotenr 3 IN spectateur
Poarquol pleurez-vous? la piece
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-12-04

pour r6concllier oes deux excelien-
tes religions: le christianlsme ct le
bouddhlsme."
VOLTA un des r6sultats du fameux
Parchment des religions: METRE
dams Ia tete de certaines gems que
toutes les croyanoes sont 6gale-
ment bonnes, Oh q peu pres.
Satthianadhan, un Hindou qui q
pris ses grades q puniversit6 de
Cambridge, ne dissit-il pas der
increment:
Ella consequence du Congress
des Religions 4 Chicago a 6te
positivement nuisible aux progress
du Ohristianisme. Impression
que nous en- avons recueillie est
que les Americains ne sont pas sa-
tisfaits du christianisme, ct qu'ils
le regardent CONNIE un des nom
breux systemes religieux qui ont
une relative excellence. Nos dele
gu5s sout revenus persuad6s que
la religion des Hindous est sussl
pien adaptee aux besoins de Pin
de que le christianisme Fest q
ceux des Am6riceins. ct meme
aves l'opinion que l'Am6rique Of
fre un champ tout prepare aux
missionaries hindoue!"
La declaration que Went de fai-
re Dharmapola dome absolument
rslson q Satthianadhan.
Qu'en pense Pabb6 Charbonnel? !?
XII La V6rit6.