The record-union., 1897-07-08

SAN FRANCISCO, July 7.-A1 day
long trains laden with Christian En-
deavorers have been pouring into the
city. Although their headquarters at
the Mechanics Pavilion were opened as
early as , o'clock in the morning,
there were delegates at the doors
awaiting the welcome already assured.
Among the first to arrive were the
Ohio delegates, who came shouting the
yell of the Buckeye State. The second
and third sections of the Iowa special
brought $50 delegates. The first sec
ton of the Michigan delegation ar
rived. and $50 people registered at
headquarters. From Kentucky anad
Indiana 300 people came. A train with
go Endeavorers arrived from Oregon.
The first and second Wisconsin came
in, and the specials from New York and
New Jersey.
One of the next delegations to arrive
in a body was from Vermont. On the
same train were the representatives
from Missouri, the strongest represen-
tation being from st. Louis. The Yer
7nonters numbered siXty-three, and
We're accommodated in two Pullman
cars. The party was under the direc-
tion of Rev. f. F. Lewis. pastor of the
Hardwick Congregational Church.
Among others in the party are Rev.
W. c. Clark, Rev. Wiswell, pastor of
the Congregational Church at Putney;
Rev. Benjamin Swift, pastor of the
Congregational Church at Orwell, and
d. w. Fisher of Cabot. The Colorado
delegation came in with a ringing yell:
Pixies Peak or Bust.
Pixies Peak or Bust.
Colorado, Colorado Yell we must"
A few of the representatives from
South Dakota arrived on the train
that brought the Iowans. Over 500
people from Kansas have arrived and
all are more than pleased with their re-
ception and the arrangements made for
their comfort.
The most notable arrival of the day
was Father Clarke" founder and
President of the society. He came on
the Massachusetts special, and was
greeted with a genuine ovation. He
expressed his surprise and pleasure
with the character and completeness of
the arrangements for the convention
1T beats anything I've ever seen," was
his laconic expression.
trains have occasioned little complaint,
while the marvellous handling of the
enormous number of special trains now
upon the road is the subject of admir-
alton. 1t is true however, that ccn-
siderable inconvenience will be caused
by the late arrival Of some of the more
distinguished delegates.
Mrs. Sydney Guleck of Japan is here
as the representative of the Christian
children of the missionaries of the
American board in Japan.
There were eleven simultaneous meet
ings tonight in this city and Oakland,
constituting the first religious service
connected with the convention. The
subject at all the meetings was THE
Life Filled With the Spirit"
At Calvary Presbyterian Church, Rev.
J. Hemphill, pastor, Rev. Robert John
ston of London, Ont, was the principal
speaker. Rev. B. B. Tyler of New York
also delivered an earnest sermon.
At the First Baptist Church, Rev. NJ.
7. Boynton, pastor Rev. J. w. Cochran
of Madison, Wis, made an address. Rev.
q. Myers of Brooklyn spoke at the same
church.
The services at the First Presbyterian
Church were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Robert Mckenzie. The principal
speaker was Rev. E. S. Powell of Louis
willie, Ky.
At Trinity Presbyterian Church the
principal speaker was Rev. John r. Da-
vies of New York.
The services at the other churches
We're conducted in accordance with the
programme sent out.
The convention proper viii open to-
morrow morning. Owing to the alb
sence Of Governor Budd. the delegates
viii be welcomed by Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Jeter.
The Spokane '97 Convention Club ar
rived here this morning without mishap
other than a slight injury to Mr.. Jewett
at the ferry here this morning. The club
was in evidence everywhere en- route.
as certified to by special privileges en-
1oyed throughout the trip by its men,
bers- They entered the city shouting
their new cry, who can? We can.
Spokane, Wash, Wash, Wash" The
club has quarters at the Baldwin Hotel.
Knott Charged With Murder.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7.-Joseph