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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
INFUsORIaL EARTH FILTERS.

Or. Samuel Rldeal. of England, in his
valuable work on Water and Its Purlh-
cation" says that by far the best device
for wholesale operations is the sand
filter bed. In domestic alters, asbestos,
charcoal, sponge. and paper are pro-
nounced untrustworthy. Confidence is
expressed by him only In the porcelain
Of Pasteur and the infusorial earth OF
Berkefeld. 1t is pointed out that these
materials prove efiicacious, not by strain
ing the water mechanically, but by ex-
erting some mysterious attraction for the
microbes. and atiixing them TO the in
torstitial surfaces.
If infusorial earth is tho thing to use.
Richmond is fortunate in having an
abundant supply Of this at hand There
are banks of ii on the eastern slope of the
hill upon which the JEFF Davis house
stands, and on the Henrico turnpike.
near TO the city. There was also bed Of
IL near City Point, from which some
beautiful specimens for microscopes were
taken. but a few years ago we heard that
the location Of II had been lost.
The book TO which we refer is republish-
cd by Llppincott. and it might be we'll for
some OF our local savants TO get copies
OF 1t and see how infusorial earth mey b.
used in the direction mentioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
Lazy Land.

Have you ever heard Of the Lazy Land
on the shore of the Sleepy sea
You may visit the cline at any time
And one of its people be.
IT'S "A place Of ever-delusive charm,
Where nothing is just as II seems;
Like a garden fair, but the blossoms there
Are gathered only in dreams.
You need not purchase a ticket. dear,
Nor pay a penny for fare;
There are plenty Of spies a-catching your
eyes
And Turing you over there.
The naughty sprites that are all about
VIII gladly lead you astray.
For tits close at hand. is the Lazy Land
Why, scarcely a wink away.
There are languid lilies on every side.
And peoples scented with sleep;
They are fragile and fair, but It's well 10
beware.
Ere you pluck too many to keep,
For once a dweler of Lazy Land
You're captive caught by foe,
For. alas and alack, it's long way back,
Though it's only step 10 go.
There are many children i'm Lazy Land,
But they are not living alone.
There are others, too, whose years are
not few.
Who were born there, have stayed there
and grown,
So. open your eyelids wide. my dear,
Whenever you've aught TO do.
or the first YOU know, never meaning II
so.
You'll be over in Lazy Land. too.
ARTHUR LEWIS TUBBS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

Several Of the best ships in the navy
are 10 be put out OF commission in order
10 make up crews for the newer ships
that are 10 be put into commission
The explanation OF this course, we are
told, is that IL is not possible under the
law 10 increase the number of sailors.
What. however. would we do in case
we got into trouble with a foreign nation
and It should become advisable TO man
fully our entire navy? Without a heavy
reserve OF competent men from which
10 draw crews, we would be in bad
way. Men could not be trained for the
navy as rapidly as they can be
trained for the army, and therefore II
would seem that for considerable length
OF time some OF our ships would
be practically useless. Ii appears TO
- generally recognized that Il would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

The Richmond Dispatch, in answer TO
the Sentners article of last week on
the oyster question. after characteriZing
the Sentnefs belief as "A dream. uses
the following language: Our oyster pro-
duct is now valued at S2,5000O0 per an
num- while Nirginia's expenditures are
more than 100000 per annum! So We
think we were not far wrong In char
acterizing the Sentinel's belief as a
dream destined never to be realized.
We submit that the above statement of
facts, as admitted by the Dispatch.
proves our contention. If S2,5C0O00 isn't
the bulk" of the States revenue $500
O0W, then what would you term it? BY
your admission, learned brother, you
have lost your case.-The Salem Senti-
mel.
All, but you propose to raise "the bulk"
of the States revenue from the oyster
industry. Yet Il you taxed that industry
at the monstrous rate of 5 per cent. per
annum the present oyster product of Viz
glnia would only yield sl25,C0O! Now, is
$l25.C90 "the bulk of 100000" we should
ike to know from the Sentinel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
THE RICHMOND. DISPATCH.
Ky The pIspAToH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered to
subscribers at FIFTEEN CENTS rer
week. payable TO the carrier weekly.
Mailed at Sc per annum; s. for Fix
months: $3.50 for three months; SOC. for
one month. Price per copy, cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
annum.
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at Slco per
annum, or IS cents for six months
Subscriptions In all cases payapie IN
advance. and no paper continued aiter
the expiration OF the time paid Tor. send
post office money order, cheek, or regis
tered letter. Currency sent by mail VIII
be at the risk OF the sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-oiiicc changed must
give their old as we'll as their new post
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
Hinerri Waters.
Boston Herald.)


There is a widespread protest against
the duty on mineral waters levied in the
Dinsley tariff, and one in which politics
has no part. The medical fraternity Of
the country is largely concerned in it,
and heavy protest against such action.
signed by the leading physicians of Bos-
ton. is to be sent on TO Washington. In
this the ground is taken that the duty
is a threat TO the public health. There
are medicinal qualities IN foreign nine
raj waters of which physicians avail
themselves in their prescriptions and gen
eral practice. They declare that the pro-
posed duty is prohibitory. and that under
il waters that are essential 10 the public
health will cease to be imported. In
their place we shall have charged
waters which are injurious rather than
beneficial. There is intense feeling on
the subject among the faculty in the
cities OF the Union, and the press of New
York has engaged in remonstrance
against the proposed duties. without Dis
tinction of party. The case is made 50
clear by these arguments that il seems
impossible the proposed tax can be en-
acted into law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

be false economy not to Increase steadily
our naval power in point OF the num-
Der OF ships and In respect of improve
ments In armamen, and machinery ana
offensive and defensive appliances. fe.
tho question arises what II the use OF
having big navy" II. in an emergency
we could not make Il effective in its
entirety against powerful enemy?
What prestige will 1t give US and what
influence will II exert as "A peace
keeper" so long as foreign nations are
aware that we are not in position 10
fight IL for all that is I'm It?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
Charleston Insurance Plan.

News and Courler)
The Macon Telegraph says: There
will be a meeting Of southern insurance
men at Southern Pines. y. c.. April 2Sth
to consider the question of keeping in
surance money in the South 1t is as
serted that the northern companies take
out Of this section in the way OF profits
about S2j,O00,O0O annually. This IS quite
a large sum Of money. 1t ought 10 be
kept in the South. If possible. and if q
plan can be devised whereby this can
be done. great will be the benefit" Why
rot try the Charleston plan-the plan
upon which the Equitable Fire Insurance
Company. Of this city. was organized
about two years ago? 1t has worked
well here and there is no reason why il
should not work well in other southern
communities of like business snap and
enterprise. The management of the
Equitable Company has been admirable
and it's business has been growing at
an altogether encouraging rate. The
South wore itself out trying 10 whip the
North thirty years ago. and it Is wear
ing itself out now trying TO support the
North. We would be rich and pros
porous people If we should learn 10 live
at home and do business on our own ac-
count
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
THE GLADSTONE"

During the nast six months there has
been an unprecedented demand IN hich-
mond for the maidstone :.
The demand, however. came from non
re.Idenfs. and presumably from persons
who do not read the newspapers. Inc
fact stated f. proof. however that thou
sanaa ~ ncople continue In the belief.
once quite common, that there Is
porous stone, which when applied TO the
wounds. has the virtue OF curing the
h,tes Of rabId dogs and poisonous snakes.
II Is supposed TO act by suction or ABSORB
ton.
rnhanp,lv. there Is no such stone; or,
If there H.. all OF the searching Tor IL
of The gentlemen Of the medical faculty
has been in vain. Nevertheless, we cannot
but believe that so-called "madstonea
have done much good in their day and
generation. so 20 speak. Most OF the peo-
ple who imagine they have been bitten
by rabld dogs labor under deiuslohs'
and If they have faith in the maidstone,
one application OF 1t will relieve them
Of the fear that they are going to DE.
But seriously. it is noticeable that the
number Of deaths reported from rabies
is growing larger and larger every year.
We care not TO enter now into cls-
cussion as TO whether the name we use
is the correct one or not. Cali the DIS
ease what you VIII; the name is OF no
great consequence TO the public. what
troubles them much more is the knowi-
edge that a few months ago four BATH
more boys died in great agony from the
bite Of one maa-dog. ana That IN every
state oc the Union almost there nave
been one or more deaths from Ike cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

Governor Hastings. Of Pennsylvania.
will have his way about the new State
Capitol the Walton Capitol bill having
passed the House without amendment.
by vote of 1i9 to SO. and as it had al
ready passed the Senate, the Governor S
signature will make it law. II appropri-
ates the sum of $4,000 for the erection
of a Capitol building on the site of the
old one, recently destroyed by fire,
leaving the cost of decorating and fur
nishng for future action, and requiring
that the building shall be ready for the
session Of the next Legislature.
The Philadelphia Times says that Gov
crnor Hastings is TO be commended. and
the State congratulated upon his firm
and sensible attitude regarding the new
Capitol by the adoption of his sugges-
ton, a new Capitol will be erected with
out levying any vexatious tax burdens
upon the people. and a costly and scandal
lous job will be rendered next TO impos-
sible"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


TO the Editor Of The Dispatch:
4 word in regard 10 constitutional
convention. 1t would seem as il your
clear and clever views in opposition 10
state convention AT THIS
TINE ought to convince every dispas-
sionate mind that you are right. But
some people are so biased by prejudice
or preference that they seem to fail
to see but one side OF the argument. and
consequently that fact inevitably leads
them 10 one and the same conclusion.
You are entirely right, in my judgment,
in insisting upon the point that a State
convention should only be called
and held when the Democratic party
is united and harmonious. so that
whatever measures of State interest be
adopted by the convention, all good
Democrats could. and would. support the
amendments that might be submitted to
the people for ratification; otherwise,
there would be angry and bitter conten-
tons on the hastings in every county of
the State, that VIII lead 10 evil results
and party arrangements. Can any pra-
dent man deny this proposition? What
sittings OF the convention. when once
the work of that body is completed
Democracy, like a band OF patriotic
brothers, should be found united, har-
monlous, and active IN support OF the
new Constitution. The writer Of this
communication lays this down as Il
broad automatic fact UNITED We
stand, divided We fall"
Are we thoroughly united and harmo-
nlous ia Virginia al this time? Are we
likely TO be in full accord and agreement
after the work of the convention has
been held and completed?
Perhaps SO, but We doubt It, Too many
questions OF grave and pressing in
terests Will rise up TO excite and irritate
our people. They can't be quieted when
once the issues are opened Finance
and election laws Will be fearfuily ex-
citing and irritating questions for dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
Duke Special.
Princeton.

It's makers are the EMPIRE CYCLE
COMPANY, Syracuse, y. Y. They've
been making Bicycles for years. They
know how. $lC) was the Princeton price
East year, but times and cost of produc-
ton have changed. and all fairness. the
reduction was proper and was DUE THE
PUBLIC. For the next ten days we
will sell the PRINCETON at $3.50. and
there was never made better Bicycle
at any price.
We keep your Wheel In order for twelve
months.
New phone 979. ap 15-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

MR.. l.. ID. JOHNSON, THE WELL
renairing and painting. with his celebrated
ENAMEL PAINT, the roofs OF Piers Nos.
and for the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway ap li-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
COURT ORDERS.
Gap 81 tn. Tn&Sa3O

IN THE CHANCERY COURT or lhH
CITY OF RICHMOND.
The Central State Hospital Of Virginia.
vs..
Thompson's Administrator aud ads.
All persons having claims against re
estate Of John Thompson. dece1stl, NY
hereby notified and required iO prove l'
AT 10 o'clock A. NJ al my Office Room
10. No. llO3 east Main street. kchmoi.-
Va, at which time and place shaI ilH.
an account OF all the debts and dfmti n
against the said John Thompson 1a-
ceased. or his estate. 10 whom me sane
are due. and the order or priorlties amv.s
them. as required BY the third lnqH.k
1897 entered In said cause said decree
makes the publication OF this nONs
equivalent TO personal service. ~,
Given under my hand. this jisi ety Oh
March, 1897. ONERTON HOWARD
Commissioners In Chancs.t.
William EllySOn y. q. ap i-ANN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

The women of Colorado are now at
liberty TO become militiawomen. IL they
avail themselves of their new privilege,
the old-time question may recur-will
they wear suits Of male, or bare arms,
as now, only when In evening dress?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

the part of the Gotham Democrats TO
get together, so that there may be only
one Democratic ticket nominated for the
Greater New York next fall. The con-
trary disposition shown by the Demo-
Gratis in the Federal House of Repre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
PROPOSALS.

FORT MONROE. VA, MARCH II.
iSyI.-Sealed Proposals, in triDieate. will
be received here until 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
CONSTRUCTING A POST-OFFlCE at
Fort Monroe. Va. United States reserves
right to accept or reject any or all pro-
posais or any part thereof. Envelopes
containing proposals should be marked
proposals for Post-Ofice." and ad-
dressed JOHN w. PULLMAN. O. NJ.
l.. s. A. NH :o-it&iAol5&l6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

Every facility should be accorded peo-
ME accused of criminal offences OF dis
proving the charges brought against
them: but. for all that. when day mas
been set for that purpose. their trial
should take place and be decided on the
same day. If a man can't disprove dc-
cusations in a day. he Will ma IL nara
TO do so i'm a month by proper methoIs.
and his gultess fellow-citizens should
not be taxed TO bear the great ana 10.
tally unnecessary expense of his delayed
and procrastinated trial. When trials
were better conducted than they are now,
and the courts before which they were
held were more respected. they never
lasted beyond one day. The criminal OK
penses of Virginia are entirely too great
and they could be reduced considerably
by stopping what has become an estab
lished system of trial postponement.-The
Alexandria Gazette.
We'll said. Tens of thousands OF dol
lars 'of unnecessary costs are imposed
upon this Commonwealth every year by
reason of Chronic continuances." In
most courts II is too easy 10 secure
continuance. As long as the people OF
the counties and cities have no direct
interest in the bills of costs thus run
up. they make no complaint, but IL the
LEGISLATURE should saddle large part
of these useless costs upon the local tax
ravers. there would he a reform at once.
Until this be done we shall not be en-
tirely convinced Of the earnestness OF
some Of those who are crying out for
a more economical administration Of
criminal justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
ADVERTISING RATES.
tfA1E INCH OR LESS.

vance C25 words or less).....''.''' -
Above rates are for every day or al
yertisements running consecuuveY'
Reading notices in reading-matter type
five lines or less. 81; in nonpariel, ieaueu'
five lines or less. 10 cents.
card OF rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

There Is said 10 be such a thing as q
Dingley bill Democrat. II the story Is
true, the curiosity ought TO be put on the
free list OF freak museums. at least.
He belongs to such establishments
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
A. HUTZLER'S SONS,
2Is East Broad Street.

~
WAIST SILKS, FANCY SILKS.
The best grade OF Giace Taiicta III '"'
market. worth 81. for 75c. -o.
Figured Tanetas, worth 65c., Tor ,Vc.
Extra Heavy Fancy-Weave ian tas;;
choicest combinations worth TO- o. anu
9Oc.. for SOC. IN,
MORE Velours. for skirts, 81 value, for
zoe. -
China Steamed Fancy Mating At $3.50
per roll of 40 yards, or zoe per ydrd 10
cut. c,. >ta,
ting at II &c. per yard by the roil' OF
Il, &c. per yard TO cut. ..,
Higher grades OF Fancy and Inserted
STYLES at IL. ~. iSc.. etc.
A REISANT BARGAIN.
1000 Yards Fine Printed Dimities and
organizes 4 TO 10-yard pieces. at Bic.
Whole pieces of these goods sell at l5c.
PERCALEs. rERCALEs.
We shall oDen an entire case Of 2OO
yards Fine Mulhouse Percales, 50 inches
wide, at
These are full pi aces Of the quality
usually sold at and Toe. per yard
WHITE GOODS.
Upwards OF 400 pieces India Linons,
French Organdies Nainsook Checks,
Piaues. and Sheer Barred Muslin, that
were bought at 30 to 20 per cent. under
value. and 10 be sold I'm the same ratio.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
We confidently lay claim to one Of the
best-seIected stocks of Black Dress Goods
10 be found in the country.
Another shipment Of our special grade
Atwood Storm Serge 4Oc. value, for Zoe.
we add TO this Atwood Imported I'M
perial Serge, &c inches vide. worth 49c.,
for 25c. -
FIGURED BRU.LIANTINES
This week all Soc Figured Mohairs at
35c.
Black Henriettas. Black Nictorias. Ger
mania Cloth. FREEZES. Crepons. Examines
etc. au l3-Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
Personal.
,nu,yIsTR,ToR.s NOTICE

) DTINEN ny VIZ y W ffN'''
HAVING BEEN APPOINTED ADMIN
istrator of the estate OF the late GEORGE
BEN. STACY, l request all persons who
are indebted 10 said estate to make
prompt payment 10 me or the same, and
all persons holding claims against said
estate will please present them, properly
proven, for payment:
Administrator George Ben. Stacy.
an 15-5t T. o. Box 3, Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

All letter. and kilograms must be al
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Hejected>communicatio will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
A WORD TO The WISE IS SUFFICIENT
MITTELDORFER'S


offer the following extraordinary bargains;
BLACK AND COLORED
DRESS GOODS.
i0-inch Covert Cloth. all wool. just the
thing for tailor-made dresses. in al
the new spring shades. worth Sc. .tlc
ij-inch Wool Checks, in all the new color
ings, worth Coo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c
3S-inch Checks. worth 35c. ............21c
~ lie
BROKEN PRICES IN BLACK GOODS.
45-inch Black Mohair Brilliantine. CSC.
i5-inch Black Figured Brilliantine worth
38-inch French surah Serge, worth i0c..
i5-inch French Surah Serge, worth 5Oc..
BE
We are now ready to show a select
line Of novelties i'm
LADIES' SILK SHIRT-WAISTs.
Ladies' Black Silk Taneta Waists. sepa-
rate collar and tie, worth $50. .Sio>.
Ladies Changeable SILK Taffeta Waist.
would be a bargain at -. What must
IL be at ............ ..............So.1 10 !
SEPARATE SKIRTS.
our Ladies' Mohair Figured Brillantine
Skirt at 81 is unquestionably the
best ever offered. You will pay else
where $3.50 for the same skirt
a STYLE FOR EVERY FIGURE.
A PRICE FOR EVERY PURSE.
Separate Skirts in all the newest fabrics.
Well made and rightly shaped.
SEIRT-WAISTs.
Elegant Laundered Percale Shirt-Waists,
worth soc. ........... ................2 5c.
We don't wish you 10 get your idea of
these goods from what We say or what
you hear, but come and see for your
self.
SILKS.
Victoria Wash Silks. in exquisite effects,
i'm soft and rich colorings. Just the
thing for spring shirt-waists Guar
anteed fast coiOrs. Worth 40c.....2ic.
luTTELDORFER's. 217 East Brond.
zap i3-Tu&Th)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

All letters. recommending candidates Tor
Office mus; DE paid for to insure theif
nubucation. This IS long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
MORGAN R. MILLS,

No. rs north Ninth street.
PHONES GOLD AND NEW No. ITO.
We make a speciality of remodelling
defective plumbing and guarantee its
being done in the best sanitary manner.
Porcelain Baths are of first qua
lily, new styles. and very cheap.
ibis applies also to our complete and
modern line of Sanitary Plumbing Fix
lures, Hardwood and Slate Mantels,
Thing, Crates, and Gas Fixtures.
Wei invite the public TO call and tx.
ANIME OUR STOCK.
The latest Improved "Wels5ach
Gas Light reduced to Sl.9O each, CONF
plete and set in place.
SEND IN YOUR ORDERS.
ina 2S-Su, Tu& ThJelll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

Resolutions OF respect TO deceased
,,,or,hers passed by societies corpora
lions associations, or other orsahiza-
tions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
EIsuEuMEN,s SUPPLIES.

ola papers for sale a, sc. q hundred q
pisratcA Office. - w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
MEETINGS.

4 STATED COMMUNICATION a
OF LAFAYETTE ROYAL-ARCH Ny
CHAPTER. No. a., Royal-Arch w
Masons. will be held in the taber-
nacle. at Masonic Temple. corner or Broad
and Adams streets. on THURSDAY,
April Is. 1897 al o'clock p. NJ Amend
ment to bylaws will be acted on. Work
i'm council degrees Members are request
Ell to assemble promptly. Members OF
sister chapters are invited 10 attend.
BY order NJ. l.. Ii. j..
l.. T.. MASON,
an l51t Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

UPTOWN OFFICE, BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET. ....
1yrsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS. ..r,,.. ar0. ,t.u --l-,.s
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1905 HULL
STREET.
THURsDAY. ....AFRIL 10, 1897.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Mr.. Woliing on Brazil.

AS announced in Tuesdays paper
Rev. J. w. Wolling, returned mis-
sionary from Brazil, lcctu:cd in the
Methodist church last night.
His lecture was intensely interesting
and instructive and was greatly enjoyed
by those present.
Mr.. Wo.ling gave a description of
the country, it's size and the number of
nhabitants-larger in area than the
United States, but containing only
about 100000 inhabitants. A conn
try of dense forests, highly productive,
abounding in fruits, game, birds, rep
tiles, etc. The greatest pest is disease
small pox, yellow fever, leprosy, etc.
The missionary cause is making
headway. The NJ. T.. Church South
now has over 1,100 native members,
and five churches that arc sclf-sustain-
ing.