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WAR REVENUE MEASURE

swaa not Pasted by tho, Senate but two
Inportant Votes wero .Taken-one In-
ooporatcs the Bond Issue in tho Bill.
WASHINGTON. June s.-While the
war revenue measure was not passed by
the senate to-day, two important votes
were taken, one on proposition to coin
the silver. bullion in the treasury and to
issue silver certificates against the coin,
and tho other on the bond proposition
presented by the Republican minority
OF the committee on finance.
In lieu Of the seignioraee amendment
offered by tho majority OF the finance
committee, Mr.. Wolcott (Rep., Col.) pro-
posed an amendment directing the sec
retary of tho treasury to coin the silver
bullion In tho treasury and to issue sil-
yer certificates against 1t. After some
discussion a vote was reached and the
amendment was agreed to, AS to 81, sew
yeral Republicans voting for II.
Mr.. Aldrich Rep. r. II then pressed
the eiamcndmento of the minority OF the
finance committee providing for the Is
sue OF 800, ,000, 600 Of certificates of in
idebtedness and s3oo, 10000 Of bonds, 10
be used exclusively for the payment Of
the expenses OF the war. After an cx-
tended debate the question was brought
to on issue, and by the decisive vote OF
;45Sto 81 the bond amendment was incor-
porated In tho bill, as q substitute. for
the amendment to issue legal tender
notes. The bond proposition received
the votes OF thrty-sevcn Republicans,
seven Democrats and one Populist. The
Democrats who voted for II were Messrs.
Cadrey, Faulkner, German, Gray, Lind
say; Mitchell and Murphy, and the Pop.
sulist was Mr.. Kyle. No Republicans
voted against the issue OF bonds. the
votes in opposition to bonds being cast
by itwenty-one Democrats, five Popu-
lists and five silver Republicans.
Just before adjournment; this evening
o sensatl atlonal speech was made by Mr..
sWelcott tRep., Col.) In reply to some
suggestions concerning the bimetalllc
commission made by .Mr. Allen (Pop.,
sNeb). Mr.. Wolcott regarded Mr.. Al
lens statements as personally offensive,
and he made lashing attack upon the
Nebraska senator and the Populist
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VIII be Allotted To West viralnis as soon
as the Quota OF ihs ono in tho F,.,d ID
Fiiied, Owing to Efforts Of seoretar,y, Of
State Dawson and senator E,lin,.s
60. I.5,,, <, I, = -, ..Z!.
speeiai; p.spaach 70 tne inteins atels seneer.
f45 CHARLESTON, w. Va, June 81
Quite certain It Is that the state OF
West y,rgInIa NIL, he 70 "A L, Az
=, = =. s's'Ns :, - .s'.s eue
an war oy Two tuli reg
iments at least, and should there be
continuance OF ,,ostilit1es for i, period
~ n vea,. or NOR, there, 1, q t,,,ro,t,o,,
80 ~. = s.tetoou
that more more men VIII be wanted lr from the 4
Little Mountain State"
Secretary OF State Dawson who want
!, U,,ns,. ~ :, az:
" Ltlt:' tot % .ite OF
the state administration for the pur. z
pose of Joining Senator Elkins in a de-
mantf mon the war denartnent for a
J, 80. :, tD.s :
larger appofeiont'eht et'an was was allowed.
returned home to-day. When seen by
the representative OF the tIptellIgencer
NJ Dor,s,,o,,,e ,s+,+ed +hot ha ,a,t o.,,.i.
:, 80 .'J 20 ..s4'S ti'" ~
that 4ia.ls: the state woula eventually De (
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WASHINGTON. D. c.. Juno 4.-The
navy department up to IN carly hour
this morning had received no additional
3adyices from either Admiral Sampson
or Commodore schley.
The department officials have no lnfor-
NATION coneeSning the engagement re-
ported to have taken place at Santiago
yesterday. Official dispatches are not
expected before tomorrow.
copyright. 1893, by tho Associated Press)
sCAPE HAYT1EN, Hayti, June a
Is:1J P. M.-Tho American fleet, accord
Ing to advices received by cable from
Santiago de Cuba. the cable being un-
der Spanish control. opened fire again
at 3 o'clock this morning tFriday) on
the fortihcatIons and warshIps. is5
The cannonadlng was well sustained
until 4 O'clock a m. \,
sOne OF the U. s. auxiliary cruisers,
"well armed" attempted to force the
passage into the harbor. The Spanish
allowed the cruiser 10 cross the first line
of torpedoes, but before she arrived at
the second line they discharged at her
n torpedo. which broke great hole in
her side and caused her to sink almost
Instantly, bow first. q. 5j3aS
The name Of the vessel Is not known,
nor is the number OF victims reported.
One officer, one engineer and six SAIL
ors were made prisoners by the Span
iards. - .i 8 =,
lo:25 P. MA dispatch from Santiago
says that the vessel sunk is understood
stosbe the Merrimac. Only the .extremi-
yties OF her funnel and two masts are
visible above the water.
The Santiago advices to Cape HaytIen
inreferring to the sunken vessel as an
auxiliary cruiser probably mistake her
Character. The Merrimac is a collier,
and always has been a collier.
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| T,,r . t.h
Waohi.No, V, to.' '''sS ~" " iS -. otl- Vi.
'ls.ln telling OF Commodore Schley's re-
icoptossance at Santiago, on Tuesday,
-, al, ,he Information tho navy de.
vas ." ..,...,...
ipaItment huu " to'isi .oute " the ptess
to-day. This bulletin went to confirm
mo press dispatches, which told OF the
80 ~, tho ,ort,ao,+ ions ot c,r,,o -
l''ns ~ 80 80
but which nave ",sh peeh 50 90 stcaotastly a''Iiy
|i.sc.edited ever since the first report.
h, appears from the bulletin given out
:, C,ruo5ora scb,o., co,c.n,-otod !.
''a' -. 1r.,.'-i' ,S 80, . 6
pfesty sooa hre upon tne spanish piasny!i de-
taa.ss. and 1t seems probable that had
be found the conditions more propi-
tous than they were. he would have
resolved the reconnaissance Into an
asauh In force. Il
The great natural strength OF the
s.,,,s ,os,,,or o,nd t,a ,,a,,,-
'Ai'''n io.'. go . ~. tn.s.aoie
ithrac'ef OF the oa.tefies, as INDICATED
nv Conmoaose sealey.; nave confirmed
the naval oihc'als IN the oelief that
jtay have been wise oot to direct any
such reckless assault upon the place
IN the absence OF proper FORCES, as hns
been advocated IN some quarters. The
problem would oe simpllfied were 1t
Known mat tnere were no mines IN the
lcAanel. AS it Is rhe problem present.
e. MS ehhsteo :eno actiVe interest," or
.,yr @ nTI,..ra ssre = I 70 We AZ a',t, as " tns
amy engineers ID this country to Law
tsst such mines as are supposed to be
N pace .s, IN santiago "a hasnor. and they.
ta the navy u nrnnose M 0 ~ ~ ro ohn,1t tuess tts
work Of destroying them, :. (
AProblem 20 h. solv,d.
r,od a.,, ha,' ,aon,3 ,...,n..
~. AS '1s' e "ttttei VIZ: iii etie
VII BOOKS aoout counter mining, and
|nany theories have been brought for
ward 10 show how this "a he don,a
But on the axhoritv OF ONE az onr
.uglaeer officers these theories have.
|oyer been satIsfactor,,v tasted 81
.hera is mo case On record ~ enccesstni @
uuu,er m,nIne ,aga inst moSernf L. =, = :
s,oyed electrical mines n ren,a,ns 20
Ia seen hom Samnson is ro,n . to sIoyo
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A sPANIARD's STORY
Claiming that Vessels Ran tho Cnban
~ 1,iocknde with Ease.

~. afgtl.s.A AhoSAuaO VIII EsuHes
MADRID, June s.-Afspaniard who
has returned here since the blockade
Of certain ports Of the island, said to-
day he had heard that plenty of food
had been received In Cuba through the
blockade runners, chiefly English. "un-
der the very noses OF the American
ships" at various points along the
coast, from which 1t was carted to the
railway, thus reaching HAVANA
The Spaniard asserts also that there
is sufficient food In the Island for the
next eight months: that theJ greatest
enthusiasm prevails among the Span
iards there, and that all the popula-
tion is under arms. Private dispatches
from Cuba say that the rainy season
has begun and that the insurgents do
not dare attack Santiago dc Cuba.
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MYSTERY SOLVED

onhe Movements OF tho Steamer Fanitya.
Had OH Board Revolutionixts who nre
Midto Have Started Successful Uprising
IN Snnto Domingo. ~ NJ &
Nopyr!ght, 1885, byithe Associated Press.)
CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. June a.
Adoa. .m-The mystery surrounding the
movements Of the. Clyde line steamer
fahita are now said to be fully ex-.
pIained. 1t appears established be-,
Fond a doubt that the reports OF an up
'ssns In the republic OF Santo Domingo
against the power OF President Heur-l
r'auI are correct. The initial blow
"as struck ct Monte crlsto. on the bor-
es's Of Hayti. the nearest Dominican
port to Cape Haytien.
1t would appear that the Fanita, In
'sead Of having on board only II, DOM
aicans. probably had $50 on board.
me majority of the Dominicans, while
Ie'e, were shut up In the hold OF the
faEta. SO as to escape attention.
General Juan Ysidoro JImlnez md
ssnerai Pablo yIllanueva5 are believed
v nave been on board. It Is also noted
nat the former has long been In the
.aohc eye In Snnto Domingo ns q de-
.aaole man for the presidency. Gem
SA Vi!lanueye fought bcavely against
resident Heurreaux's alleged Susurpa-
S., SM1, and was exilied. He has been
snhs at Great Inagua for, some time
Mss, and the Fanita Is said to have
,"pped there IN order to take him on
me preparations for the revolution
.s Ss sa'd to have been very elaborate,
~ n thcre is O strong belief here that
w. w.. reVolutionIsts are sure of.slIccess.
a', on the other hnnd, the Dominican
Wnsul hero says he has report that
me fevolutionists have been defeated
M,Monte cristo. Tho report Is not gem
Hsliy believed. a e Al ,i IS {
me advlces received her on the sub
u ;,u say that the Fanita arrived at
h,o''ie crlEto at o'clock yesterday nf-
,h'hoon. and that the revolutlonists
-sa no diGlcultysin taking the town.
i."e most circumstantinl reports have
mat the revolutionists are in con-
se:aole s,.eole force. and thnt under Gen.
VA mso Morales and Yillaneuvas they nro
n%.sarch!ng n.a on Puerto Plata, while an
'ssner s.er detachment Is moving against
,Ii,an.iaso do Los Cabaileros, on the
,S,in ,SSiue e river, one hundred milcs cast OF
rnsne;al Garcia. another Important
s1,vnin'cnn leader. ,s said TO he taking
"a !" N the revolution, anu It Is expect
n, nat thcrc Will be an uprislng at
abllc. y 80 n - : '' '.s ~ : n
,uehefal Jamenls ID a merchant who
iCr.,no ,nuslile1s houses here, at Monte
o' az Puerto Plata and at Ham-,
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SECOND EXPEDITION
To tho Philippines Expected to Get Away
Next Tussdny . z..i4si 5sTt

To tho Philippines Expected to Get Away
Next Tuesday. ll5sg
SAN FRANCISCO. June s.-The sec.
ond expedition to the Philippines will
probably get under way next Tuesday,
or Wednesday. 1t will not reach the
proportions at first anticipated, owing
to tho fact that the five vessels which
were to have made up the little feet
OF transports are not ready, nor will any
OF them be ready by the time. stated
unless the government hurrles the cup.
plies which have been decided upon to
make up the cargocs OF the vessels,
SO far no supplies OF any kind have
been placed on board the China, tho
Zenlandla or the Colon, and the work
OF fitting up the bunks for the soldiers
Is progressing in somewhat desultory
manner, but this will not keep the yes-
sells back once hurry" orders arc Is
sued by tho department.
1t ls impossible for the Centennial and
Ohio to be made ready In tlme to start
with the second expedition. The stcam-
er San Bias, which arrived from South
American ports yesterday, was to-day
inspected by. the government officials,
and It Is generally understood thnt tho
City OF Puirl, which will arrive carly
next week from the south, will also be
inspected, and that these two vessels,
with the Ohio and Centennial, will COM
pose the third fleet OF transports to be
sent to Admiral Dewey. Tho Morgan
City, which In capable OF carrying 500
men in comfort, Is q possible addition
to the fleet. III
An order was issued to-day from Cen
cral Merrltts headquarters designating
the full companies OF tho Eighteenth
and ,Twenty-third regiments OF United
States infantry Us part Of the second
expedition. So far us known the troops
to, go besides these regulars will be the
First Pennsylvania, First Colombo md
Seventh California, four. batteries OF the
Third United States artillery md four
troops Of tho United States cavalry. It
is possible that ono; OF the Minnesota
regiments Will also 80. sI
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WHAT IT SPELLS,
"Amexica's Coatiy Triumph and spnin's
Utter Ruin.D

"AWekichs Sohtiy Rriumph ana hpnin's
Uttor Ruin.p ~ *
LONDON, June 3.-The London week.
lies dwell upon the difficulty of follow
Ing the war operations, through the
maze Of uncertainties All agree that
a prolongat!on OF the war spells Amerl-
cas- ultimate but costly triumph and
Spain's utter ruin.
regard to the reports OF peace
proposals from Madrid and Paris OF no
great Importance Is attached. to them
in London, where 1t is recognized that
until q; decisive action hns been fought,
or tho Spanish navy crushed. there Is
little likelihood that the powers will
interfere =
The peace sentiment ls mainly con-
nectcd with business and commercial
interests that are injured by the war.
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burg. In his youth he served in the
armv. and for many years he has been
very popular In Dominica!
President Herrcaux. according to
q common saying among the Donini-
cans, has killed off oil tho prominent
men on whom he could lay hans, and
who might be. rivals. The presidents
hatred for General Jameniz is especi-.
ally marked, but the latter has kept
out OF his reach, residing chiefly IN
Parls " LL..L.. - l..AL 49, a. = ~.
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i Now Depaty Collector.

SpcCIl Olsp11CH 70 tIte lItelIlBehce9. ~.
CHARLESTON. W. Va, June a-D.
NJ. Shirley, candidate for the nomina-
ton for state senator before the Re-
publican convention. In this district.
was toeday rendered the position of
deputy revenue collector BY Collector
A. B.sWhite. Shirley Immediately
wired his acceptance. VI
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ssnnto counrm.ation i. i. nj ns.

WASHINGTON, June s-The follow
ing nomination wer confirmed BY tha
senate to-day In executive session:
\ $ Oscar Straus, oc8 New York. to- be
envoy extraordinary, and ministef plan.
.ipotentiarv3 to Turkey.
Postmasters: Georga g. SedgwicA
Martins Ferry, Ohio r5 s,}VV (! n n n
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\ NEW YORK. June a.-Thlrty-nine
Spanish prisoners captured on tho Span
,lsh steamship Rita, of Porto Rico, on
May s.nrrlved In this city to.dayon the
iClydoy line steamship Seminole. They
were turned ovcrito tho Austrian consul
for shipment back 10 Spain. - {. =.
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FEELING HIS WAY
Commodore Schley Found the Spanish
Defences Stronger than he Expected.
and he WISELY POSTPONED HIS ASSAULT

Upon Santiago De Cuba Mines in the Chan
mel what is Troubling the FeetThe Engineer Officers Of
tho United States Apxousy Awaiting tho Result Of sap
sons Efforts in Overcoming Them the Proposition ofhe
Owners Of the Holland Doatwas not Accepted.
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SECOND ASSAULT
OF OF the American Fleet Said to Have Com
4 menced Yesterday Morning.
Y / STATES "CRUIsER ATWAS SUNK

Turns Out to Be tho Collier Mermacs tho Cable Is Under
Spanish Control It Doubtful II Even That Small Dsas
er Happened to Simpsons Squadron Reports Say
"the Canonadng Was We'll Sustained 9..Tho Whole Story
s Must bo nIsn With Some Reservation.
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schtey,. omelnl Report.

WASHINGTON, June 3.-The navy
department has bnlleancd the following
report from Commodore sohlcy:
Secretary Navy. Washington. s (
Made reconnaissance this satternoon,
May 81, with tho Massachusetts,, Iowa
and New Orleans, to develop fortinca-5
lions with their character. 3 The fire
was returned without delay byitho heavy
batteries to the east and 10 tho west.
The range, was 1000 yards. Reoonnais-
sancc developed. satisfactorily The pres
cnce OF the Spanish squadron lying be-.
hind the island nenr: the upper fort, ms
they fred over the hill at random.
Quite satisfied the Spanish fleet Is here.
q (Signed) 53 ~ y. ,' 4 SCHL LEY. 81
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Tho temperature yesterday as Observed
by c, Schnepf, druggist, corner MaskoS
md Fourteenth Streets was os follows, 9sjs
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pnny tho Monterey to Manila, will
leave for San Francisco Tomorrow, and
tho two vessels will probably soil from
San Francisco Saturday or Sunday.
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VALLEJO, Gala, June a..-Thc monl-
tor Monterey left the Mare Islend navy
yard this afternoon for san Francisco.
Al thcgvesscl steamed away f.omEtho
dock, she was greeted With cheers from
hundreds OF sn!lors3nHl peoplo on Biore
5wlo .wilnCFRd the departure. Y All thc
steam whistles In this s,.rIclnIty8salutcd
the vessel as She sailed down tho bny.;
The; collier Druttis. which is to accom-
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Sp m.....s-...-t.,s:.& *:
y p. p.m,.....s.sss.,sWi
Wcafhcr-Clear.S'jl
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stiY3. Say.sS
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ANOTHER REGIMENT

VIII be Allotted To West virrlnis as soon
as the Quota OF ihs one in tho Fisid IL
Fiiied, Owing TO Efforts Of Secretary Of
State Dawson aud Senator Eikins.
Evening star., 1898-01-24

the Misses Burnett of New York Mrs.
Herndon and Miss Herndon of Virginia. the
Countess Smolianinoff. the Misses Daw the
Misses Syme, the Misses Brawner the
Misses Fair, Mrs. Merrick. Miss Jennings
Miss Maude Elliott, Miss Fuikerson. Miss
Tyler, Miss Tucker. Mr.. and Mrs wilkins
Mrs Paul E. Foinot. and Messrs Moore
Brawaer. Jones. DIR. Weakly Shuitz
Sheetz, Saul, Whipple. Settle Berry. Paul
=. Voinet. Hooker. Bradley. Chesley. Sea.
Sturtevant. Blanford, j. Lawrence Bond
Anderson. Libhey and Brandenburg and DR.
Jenner.
Miss Amy Lieber. daughter of the Judge
Advocate General and Mrs. Lieber, will
give luncheon to young people tomorrow.
Miss Texas Bates. daughter of the re-
Gently appointed military attache of tie
United States at London, has sent out
cards for a luncheon Tuesday. January 25
Mrs. Quay will give a luncheon tomorrow.
The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart will
entertain at dinner tomorrow night.
Mrs. George w. Rouzer will not be at
home tomorrow. but will be on the remain
Ing Tuesdays of the season.
Mrs. Edward Graves of 927 Massachu-
setts avenue will not be at home wednes-
day next and Wednesday, February lG
Mrs. r. E. L. wiltberger. 2519 14th street.
will be at home Tuesdays during the re-
mainder of the season.
Evening star., 1898-01-24
AFFAIRS m GEORGETOwN.
Rise In Potomac - Death OF Bennet
Peck-Church News.

Rise In Potomac Death OF Bennet
Peck-Church News.
From reports received at different points
UP the river the recent rains have caused
decided rise in the Potomac. though no
danger Is feared at this point unless an
exceptionally heavy rain should set In and
continue for several days or more. Ad-
vices frt m Cumbe rlapd state that the
river has overfiowed its banks and inun-
dated the surrounding meadow land. while
the stream is reported to be rising al points
lower down.
Mr. Bennett Peck died Saturday morn
ing. The young man was I'm poor health
and was on his way to Asheville N. c..
in company with his mother His death
occurred on a Pullman sleeper on the
Southern railroad between Lynchburg and
Danville, Va. The remains were imme-
his home in this city. Deceased was only
twenty-four years of age law student
and had promising future. His funeral
was held today from his mothers resi-
dence, 3263 o street, and was private.
The mission for men. which will last
the entire week, opened last evening at
Trinity Church. Catholics and non-Cath-
olics, Georgetowners ard people from all
other sections of the city and surround
ing county were present at the services.
The Introductory remarks were made by
Rev. Father Wallace, 5. j.. and after the
rosary the sermon CT the evening was de-
liveTed by Rev. Father Himmel, S. J. The
services closed with benediction of the
most blessed sacrament by Rev. Father
F. X. Mulvaney, S. J., assistant pastor Of
the church.
A week of revival services commences
this evening at the Peck Memorial Chapel,
corner OF 2Sth and NJ streets. The services
will open this evening and every other
evening of the week at 1:45 o'clock. Two
different speakers and a soloist will
sist the pastor, Rev. Charles A. Peck, each
evening. cordial invitation is extended
to all to be present.
The revival services at the Gay Street
Baptist Church enter upon their second
week this evening. Rev. J. J. Muir of tbs
E Street Baptist Church will preach this
evening and also Wednesday and Frid1y
evenings.
Charles Royce of 2o64 32d street, while
chopping down a tree Saturday afternoon,
made mis-stroke and the blade of the
ak instead of striking the wood glanced
off and imbc6ded itself in his left leg. He
taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment.
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NURSE COMMITS SUICIDE.
Miss Media McNcal, known I'm Wash
fnStOn, POisOns Herself.

utEschi.
Miss Media McNeal, assistant 'superin-
tendent of the Augusta, Ga, hospital died
early Saturday morning from the effects of
opium poison taken with suicidal intent
She was formerly with the Emergency Hos
pital here She is said to have suffered dis
appointment in love. The discovery of her
rash act was made about / o'clock and
every effort made to resuscitate her, with
out avail. She had been out to attend pa
tient returned TO her room, wrote a letter
and took the dose.
In farewell letter to a lady Miss Nc
Neal states that she had no living relative;
that she had no one to whom she could go
in her trouble, never having known her
parents and that her only alternative was
death.
The dead woman was engaged at the
Emergency Hospital here from January to
June of last year. She was known at the
hospital tireless worker, and gave gen
eral satisfaction during her stay in this
city. The nurses here found that she was
exceedingly downcast at times and lament
ed the fact that her parents and friends
were all dead. She seldom left the hospital
while here. and spent her time off duty in
reading.
Evening star., 1898-01-24
MIR. ELDRIDGE's DENIAL.
Pastor of Waugh Church Reads State
nlent From the Pulpit.

Pastor Of Waugh Church Reads State
naent From the Pulpit.
Rev. z. Olin Eldridge pastor of Waugh
NJ f. Church. who is named as correspond
ent in the divorce suit filed on Friday by
George r. Robertson. at the services at
the church yesterday morning read the
following statement to his congregation:
LAS the congregation already knows L
occupy today a position most trying to
my faith and courage. Conscious of my
innocence I have asked of the church as
early an investigation as may with pro-
priety be had. and confidently anticipate
the formal vindication of my character.
SO unjustly aspersed. look 10 Almighty
God for His aid and am comforted in
the assurance OF your sympathy"
Rev. ]. f. Gilbert, DID,, preached the
sermon. and in the evening Rev. A. II.
Zimmerman officiated. Mr.. Eldridge stood
behind the chancel rail after the services
and received a cordial grasp of the hand
from many members of his regation
who extended their sympathy ard ex-
pressed their belief in his early vindica-
ton.