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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
ByTK0 0lEE EAPE An orr DAY.
Suspect JAILED Through tbe Efforts Of His Alleged Victim, Two
Others FELL Down in Their Efforts to Catch Farmer
and Third Gang Got But s..

See hare officer said John Brown,
Of North Yakima. yesterday afternoon
as he approached Patrolman Cum
mings on Washington street. tive bum
ko FrlIers just tried 10 pull my leg,
bat | was too smart for EN-
lie had just left restaurant. he
said. when he met a young man. A
general conversation followed. They
wen; to a saloon on Second avenue
south. where Browns new acQuaint-
ance introduced Brown TO a Mr.. VIII
Hams. Then Browns friend suggest
ed that they have a drink.
Brown had read in the papers about
hunke games and he became suspi-
cioGs. Excuse me- said Brown.
Il don't drink They coaxed him.
He was firm Have 4 cigar them
Don't suoke." said Brown. Then
M- Williams and Browns friend got
to betting and called for a dice box
Williams bet SO that he could beat
Browns friend. They forced the
money into Browns hands and made
him play stakeholder. IF / win"
said the friend. ''you get s. OF the sl0."
He won and asked Brown to break the
ST. and be would give MIN s.. Brown
was not willing to let the men know
whether he had any money or not ani
rushed out Of the saloon. Brown was
turned over TO Detective Williams. but
the bunko men could not be found
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
Positive Statement Concerning
the Ogden Gateway.
BANCROFT OF o. p. & N. TALKS.
news II OF Particular Importance al
This Time I'm View OF Fact That
satngte Mills Of Western Wash
fagf0n Have Jsst Resem~d Opera
tt0n-promtnens Eastern Railway
OmciaIa' visit Well Pleased.

''Thc Ogden gateway viii not BE- closed. 2"
Is the important. information that ;. Y.
Eckles. Of Salt Lake City. general traffie
manager Of the Oregon Short Line, gave
to a representative IL tae Post-Inteillgefa-
Ger yesterday afternoon. A party OF Tali-
way Officials Including W. II. Bancroft.
OF Salt Lake City. vice president and gen
eraI manager of the Oregon Short Line;
s. W Eekies general traffic manager Of
the same line. 81 Campbell. % Portland.
traffic manager Of the Oregon Railroad &
Navigation Company. and w. +. Cowan.
general agent Of The Snort Lane az Port
land arrived IN Seattle yesterday morn
log on a business visit 20 the Northwest.
Mr. Ecklea and Mr. Campbell we're seen
al the offices Of the Two lines az o'clock
when tho former made the statement
quoted In the foregoing The Importance
of the news is particular at this time
coming. az II does. upon the heels Of the
general resumption OF business ~ the
shingis mills Of Western Washington
When the Ogden gateway Was thrown
open a new market for the product 81 the
lumber and shingie mills of Washington
was at oneo created. and where California
had had an almost exclusive field 10 Itself
Oregon was admitted 10 competition.
According 10 Mr. Eel Ies there Is a great
and growing business 20 the south and
southeast ard a traffic arrangement Is in
existence ay the Great Northern. The Ore
gon Railroad & Navigation Company. the
Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific and
ali competing Hines for business in - terri
tory adjacent - that. prior to the ar
rangement. controlled by the Northern
Pacific and burlington routes The Colo
RADIO lines, the Eso Grande Western and
the Denver 4 RIO Grande.' are now work
Ing for the business of the Northwest. as
they were for California before the OPEN
ing of the gateway The business OF the
Short Line and the Oregon Railroad *
Navigation Company Is without prejudice
10 any connecting fires. and the result is
tnat all are pr0fsing.
Mr. Eckles says that ali the West is
prosperous and he remarked particularly
upon the business condition OF Seattle
comparing IL TO that Of two years ago
The effect of the great travei will be- that
many who start for Alaska viii ind ample
opportunity for Investment In this city ANA
will remain Thu whole state VIII prosper
In "A proportiouate ratio "a its advantages
from an agricultural and manufacturing
standpoint become better known. Wash
ingion mines re hound TO cail Tor Geyel-
opmon,, which viii follow In time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

A middle-aged man with n bloody
nose aud Il jag" steered his way un-
steadily into police headquarters yes
fer,iay afternoon at $50 and demand
ed 10 see Chief Reed. He said he had
been abused. robbed and beaten in
broad daylight. He wanted satisfac-
ton and lots of #. The chief. who
was busily engaged in his private Of
fee. heard the noise and came
out
My name is Robert Gibson said
the man. Look at this and hs
pointed 10 his bloody nose. Il see
replied the chief but what is the
trouble with you?" Mr.. Gibson snort
ed few times and then proceeded
with his narrative. He was out look
ing around the city and fell in with
three strangers. who persuaded him TO
accompany them 10 the water front.
Gradually they led him toward the
south end of the city, and when In a
excluded nook. choked and robbed
him.
How much did they get?" asked
the chief. Gibson thought about s..
Then he retold the story ''and lost
Sic" Al the conclusion of the second
chapter he vent over the ground again
and raised the ante to 81. Lock him
up for being intoxicated" said the
chief. and send detective cut to see
If no can find the robbers"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

tIneiH make universal rules regarding the
conditions on which the Catholic church
will permit one Of is members to marry
A nom tholic. and also the nature Of the
ceremony with which such a marriage may
be attended The Catholic iaity has long
contemplated this step. but the present
action has been FASTENED by Archbishop
Kaia az ~. Louis. tie recently arrived
from Rome. bringing with him papai
brief regulating the laws of matr!mony In
the metropolitan see of St Louis.
Archbishop Kahn will shortly issue a
lenten pastoral, in which he will announce
the rnes henceforth to be observed under
his reign.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
DEI.t iTiI.s.

W. \. Dlckey has been appointed deputy
city treasurer in place Ct Frank II. Renick.
resigned. and was az hls post AT tho water
window yesterday Mir. pickey was for
merry 80 the treasurers Office. but has re-
Gently been up 10 Alaska.
The funeral services over the remains of
W .. Latimer were held yesterday after
noon ut Eouncv a Stewards chanel under
the auspices ~ Miller Post G. \. Y. The
Masonic fraternity Was also represented
Ipdse Langley delivered tho cUioey at the
chapel ard Chaplain Powell offered PRAYER
At h~ grave Ia Lake View cemetery Com
mAndcr Knapp conducted the service The
pall-he1rtrs were as follows. W. Y Rine-
BART. Fred tiasch. George kinnear A. H.
carr. James Wilson ard W. W Klfkwooa
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,n.. 80 Nee, ,ho,us..s.

Dick Case. who Il looked upon hy many
OF tho sporting fraternity as the coming
lightweight of the world VIII fiee.
young Cheyfskl." Of san Francisco ia 4
siS-ronnd boxing contest az the Peoples
fhe8tef tomorrow evening". The event
has aroused widespread interest Thtre
has hscn a good demand for tickets
While there viii he 10 knockout &c ls a
~el-es,ahliahed fact that thsse tWa Tueu
do not use love pats in their boxiag.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
THROUGH NINE STATES.

The Northwestern Line comprises over
5000 miles of perfectly equipped railway
In Illinois Iowa, Wisconsin. Michigan
Minnesota. North Dakota. South Dakota,
Nebraska and Wyoming. II operates the
finest trains In the world. The service 10
Chicago. Milwaukee and ali TIE principal
cities OF the East and Southeast cannot
be surpassed. Insist On having your ticket
via "The North Western" +. w. Parker.
Commercial Agent. COG First avenue. Seat
tie
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

HcuicIscn for Surveyor General and
Learned for Postmaster.

The president today sent these nominal
tlons To the senate:
William McMicken. OF Wash
ington. TO Toe surveyor general of Wash
ington.
To be registers of land offices-H. Dor
ssy Patton Of Illinois. at Tucson. 4. T.:
Emil Xolgnac, OF New Mexico. At Las
Cruces y. N
To be receivers of public moneys-James
+ Thompson. Of California. n Humboldt.
cal; Daniel l.. Sheets. OF Colorado AZ Du-
range. Col.
AlphonSo +. Learned 10 be postmaster
at Port Townsend. Wash.
The senate confirmed the following nom
nations:
To be United States attorney. II. G. Nc
MILAN. for the Northern district of Iowa.
TO be collector Of internal revenue. II. &.
Bell for the Fourth district OF California.
To be commissioner OF immigration at
san Francisco. II. III. North, of California.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
AMI ~. NIeNTs.


Georges operate Ministries viii close
their engagement az the Third Avenue
theater Saturday evening. There VIII re
= matinee Saturday afternoon AZ .ls
o'clock.
Commencing Sunday nlght. in old
Madrid" comedy which has met with phe-
nomenai success IN the East opeas for an
engagement az enc week. This play u.s.
filled with brilliant music and catchy solos
and ahounds in spectacular effects The
staging and costuming of the play has been
unan q nnSt niarnifiecnt scale
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

The popular jheagsr. ST. Bella Cnion.
was again packed So the doors lass; nleAt
- see Harry LeaVHts aN star sasety
setnpany This evenings Performance
commences wl;h Frank a. tdieks CONE
pany IN The "na0ltes"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

TrnnsaCsscc.. since January I and
for lesferday.

Real estate transactions since January !,
fsss are 1881 sis "a There were filed for
sec !. ~ 2 u. 7 I .. Nov. Is lSai. sis2.
record yesterday three deeds. aggfcgating
SsA52e Following Is list:
Northern Pacific Ry. Co to Fidelity In
yeatfnent Co. Ms O. ne. Of SCI. Of neia Of
william II. Meyer. sheriff 10 +. :, New
ton nh OF mel. and the sesa Of ret. of sec
* :, g s. r e Dee. Is is91. S2.2sa -
Isaa Magsafis 10 f. H. HYDE tot .,
block ~ II 'es al add. Jan. p. $3.50.
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a Nsgasin Boh.mis."

Tommy Gets rollicking mus5cal comedy
Will return 20 the Seattle tbeatcr tenor
rev Cor two nights Unique ard up-,o-
date. with many songs. speciasli~s ana
funny situations ~ Might In bohemia"
has lost none q 10 old-time popularity.
snd Mr Gets has spared neither s'me uer
money % make Il an Artistic succees
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

Jcha = NoanE has taken ear a rernt
"a hulia a tHo-ssogs dwelling oe }ot l.
block "a, Ncelsy-s Third addition. q est
s2@a. Tbs hslaing wAl bs 3sx6S feeg aua
- feet hisa. Minor permits scr improve
ments werc taken cat yesterday Ply H.
rausoa. az - Terry avenue. ARA IaliA
Ties. az ~ Dav street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

The yrnari 80 Receiver 1oha y PERRY
ot the 'ocal ,sna of.ice. fr the ~ eth ~
January. t&s. Is a. follows, safes at esa-
liz lands ~ s. seFe~ Se5ea> sales ff eo@1
lanss, }ssla aeFcs. e - fess tt.s.ys8 ea
onc tre-en'Htien drc3ars''an. s. fees ua
oae soldiers r3iuius application s. frss
ar = hon'e@faaa entries E3@t. esmmlsslass
ea 2 ~ - @cses $los oes HeTsrn lsssun~ Il
ssfsral tos1esssafs S}si s ses"s. go
Tees, Safi, te' pts. So
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fas 'AS SIS Anr ssrmotsrs.
tasst The fesss

~ rvfustnK ~ iSt-sxr. snrtgaetit &.
RIVER cannot issspress ''"es
ss4sfsasss 81, -a.--
satend hts business, lab0g i
employment. arf enscrgriss -.
weald hrtng rfesSisvs II , saFs...s~s....
Is kert ssasnans. Ne law raa make a
snaa lssrcw money II BE aeex not vaas
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
Fusion Mayor Elected.

DULUTH, Feb 2.-Henry Trueben was
re-elecsed mayor OF this city over Elmer
F. Mitchell. Republican. by a ma j0rity
of about i.s0. He was nominated by the
Fopuiists and Endorsed by the Democrats.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

SCIENTIFIC methods; finest instru-
ments: darkroom examination: no charge
for testing the eyes. Miss Wilzinskl, Grad
uate Optcan, liz Cherry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03
DYEA a!

DYEA AND SkAGUAY.
Freight and horses on steamer Navarro
February ,. a ChiIberg, Scandina WAN
American bank.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-03

IN the future the steamer Ocean Wave
will not call at Everett. Her run viii be
between Seattle. Anacortes. WhatcoE and
Vancouver. Il. c.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18
Town TOPICS.

This play was built two years ago Tor
laughing purposes only. That is all the
authors claim. 80 don't be disappointed,
Tor IL you expect to weep wait for the
next attraction or stay at home and
worry over your domestic or business
troubles. II you go to ee"Town Topic"
you'll forget yourself for three solid
hours. OF course, you may disturb your
Conservative reishbor by your boisterous-
ness at the funny songs and witty say
inss. but well wArrAn, that you'll forget
your cares.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

LOCAL NEWS.
which an admission fee IL charged will be made
in these columns free Any further announce
ments will be charged for At advertising rates.
In. Conklin visited Ophir last week.
Town Topics"-laugh! laugh! laugh!
George Folsom is in Iowa for short
visit.
Wesley Ault is spending a week in
Denver.
Rev. John r. Wood was at Paonia last
Tuesday.
Ladies' calling cards neatly printed at
this Office.
A A. Jaques was down from Hotchkiss
Saturday.
HG. Rossnthal took Saturdays train
for Denver.
VIM. Basse went east with a cattle
train Saturday.
Harry Finch, OF Cedaredge. left for
Ouray Thursday.
W. W. Darling and wife are visiting
in Delta for few days.
G. A. Truax apent Friday of last week
at Montrose on business.
Mower and Killian shipped 10 cars Of
cattle TO Denver Saturday.
Will Mathers suffered from a light
attack Of quinsy last week.
George Duke, the Hotchkiss merchant,
has been in town this week.
A new tin roof has been placed on the
Winton building on Main street.
c. Z. Rees went TO Ridgway Sunday
where he will engage in business.
I. II. Cunningham and George Duke
drove down from Hotchkiss Sunday.
J. W. Redman and family were down
from Hotchkiss the first OF the week.
Johnny Duncan reports the loss OF 25
chickens from their ranch last Thursday
night.
Wm. Mathers has greatly improved
the interior Of his store by fresh coat
OF paint.
Frank Sanders received a handsome
9s model Rambler combination tandem
Monday.
Mack Patterson left for Silverton
Wednesday. where he has accepted a
position.
Herman Bear returned to Salida Mon.
day morning after couple days here on
business.
c. b. Rich and little daughter, OF
Grand junction, were in the city between
trains Monday.
A. ID. Browne has again been suffering
with erysipelas in the face, but is at
present improving.
DIR. Stockham will hold services in the
Baptist church next Sunday. the Rev.
Messenger being absent
Town Topics" is funny. II you want
to laugh you will be there next Thurs-
day night at the opera house.
Dist. Atty. s. G. McMullin and S. II.
Wheeler returned to their homes at
Grand Junction Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Greig left wednes-
day morning for Missouri to be sbecnt
month or six weeks.-ophir Mail.
The advance agent for Town Topics
was billing the town Wednesday for his
company TO appear here next Thursday
evening.
Rev. Merrill. OF Montrose, will occupy
the pulpit Mt the Methodist church next
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

We are prepared to do first class work
on platino and gloss styles at the Delta
Photo Studio. opposite Delta House.
All work guaranteed. Warrington Bror.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Honest goods and honest prices consti-
tu:e the life OF our business. Prompt
and fair treatment has placed us on .
foundation which none can take from
under. Groceriess All you can use.
CpxkIIx A (,Arxr
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

The Tongue Creek coal is improving
as depth is gained and now ranks as the
best. Order from j. J. Winton.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

J. J. Wintou will cell you Pratts Horse
and Cattle Food; Pratts Poultry Food
a guaranteed egg producer.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

When you are in town don't forget
that James Hunter can tit you out with
anything in the line of eatables. includ.
ing toothpicks to wind up on.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18
Money to loan on good chattle security.

2tf. H.H. Smith.
Secure your tickets for the show next
Thursday night, opera house.
Don't forget the show in the opera
house next Thursday night. The best
attraction Of the season. One continual
laugh.
| Conductor D. P. Cook was over last
week from Salida looking after his
orchard interests on Ash and California
mesas.
Judge Stevens and Court tStenographer
convene the February term of court at
that place.
The Delta Novelty works has now in
construction three SO model, Delta
Special bicycles which have been ordered
by people here.
George Stewart, of Paonia. returned
Saturday from Webb City, Mo. with his
two children who have been making an
extended visit at that place.
E. L. Kellogg has resigned as presi-
I ~
,'r. NJ. n. 'Ie seno1l u ooaiu 1iu. ~ D'Sli'' NO
.,ro;,,sS - 81, ,ho uaaaaar
nn
dora, returned from Delta Thursday,
nae Deen ''S.'iAs LUZ sio''
time.-San Miguel Examiner.
Jack Hillman left last Saturday for
81 u'' au" o'nef eas'efn
p " pu'ee. 'p'"s aru summer
'- .'' VIC ''A" q iii'''i"n W.
). W. Strayer' OF the Strayer Invest
ment Co. OF Denver, was attending to
business pertaining )" hiS oaf.oinia
'A '"''et pa'' u ''s'
Miss Alice Hill has accepted a position
IN the Bank OF Hotchkiss as book keeper.
MICS hlIl Is bright young lady being
one .. 'ne 'auua,'hs CLASS oi o. anu is
"e" '-A'd o' OH "no Au'~ n'
Inc Jury IN the Braisted case returned
verdict of acquittai last wednesday
morning after being out all night This
case was tho last oil any Importance and
''.'' "1'ou' "'u "eoies! evening
FOR the Mardi Gras at New Orleans,
FEBRUARY Il and - lsse, an open rate
OF one iare Tor the round Trip Is au-
tnofized from al stations Dates OF sale
feoruary IL, Is and dls-hnal limit March
0.
-,,g Ix- h.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Redmans Phantom cream for chapped
hands. face and lips. For sale at Clsrke's .
drug store. 5ltf.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Reese Winton is doing all kinds Of
bicycle repairing at the coal Office, on
Main street.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

A leo acre ranch on Garnet mesa. good
right. all fenced. 100 acres under cultiva-
tiou. frame house; t25 per acre on easy
terms. John Walker. 3tf
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

House. cor. Dodge and Fifth. large
rooms including bath. hot and cold water
throughout si5 per month. Call at p.
q. Drug Store. lsf.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

J. j. Winton is agent for the Excel
sior laundry, OF Denver.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

For pure milk and cream for family
use buy Of II. B. Dirlam. 3Stf.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18
Your Tax

for the coming year on baking powder will be
very light if you buy .Shadres Best and use
only one hcaping scaspoonful to quart Of -four
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Lovers OF good smoke will find it az
James Hunters cigar case.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Eastern bred horses Morgan L Clydee;
for sale. j. ". Hoornbeek Peach Valley
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Bring in your old stoves and trade
them Tor new ones. +. p. Hunt & Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Buckwheat -four and maple syrup
Hunters.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Born.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bigelow on
Tuesday, Feb. Is. boy.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Money to loan-A. E. Amsbary. 2tf.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Try Tongue Creek Coal.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18

Seats on said at P. o. Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1898-02-18
The Carolina Poplar

II in in diameter, 10 Is it high, IS cts. each.
to II ins to 10 # high, 124 cts each.
z to in to 8 ft high. 10 cts each.
For Sale by ROXBURY FRUIT FARM. Garnet Mesa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-10

! church officer goes about striking n stout staff
upon the doorsteps OF Armenian houses. IL
some prowng Turk scizc the staff and beat the
/ churchman over the head there can be no re-
dress. FOR i'm Turkoy Christian Is hut a dog
and an inhde ana justice Is not for him.
| Nor docs the Armenian 20 forth to Easter
! services joyfuly and I'm nuc raimcnt. Easter is
/ but another day Of gloom in mis- saddencd life.
/ and he counts it fortunate If he escapes with
| out fresh tokens of persecution AT the hands
| Of his Mahomctan neghhors. Any religious OBJ
! servance ont Of the usual routine would merely
! stimulate the fluatical opposition OF the sects
| that deny Christ.
There Is now 10 longer any fear that the Ar
menian viii array himself in fine raiment on
Easter morning. for such OF his raiment the
Turks and Kurds have not stolen during the
last three years hats long since been worn 10
rags No Armenian woman. especially If young
! and attractive. would dare deck herself in Eas-
| ter nncry II she dii her relatives might look
! for her next day In the houses Of Turks and
! Kuris
! Thus II IS that tnc Armenian Easter IS now 1T
! lie more than the ordinary Sunday service
There IS no special programme of music. as
in our own churches. but the hymns are chosen
! with reference 10 thc dag. and ONE may hear
these little bands OF faithful Christians singing
| OF peace on earth and goodwill o. man, while
their enemies plot fr sh outrage and persecu-
/ ton In the reading of the Scripture those pas
sagcs are selected which, in the old Testament.
| prophecy the coming Of Christ. and In the Cos
pcls describe the CrucliNcn and the Resurrec-
tion Tie sermon naturally treats Of the risen
Lord and the lessons to be drawn from this
proof OF Ills DIVINITY
/ As a whole the Armenian services resemble
rather closely the services Of the Episcopal
| Church I'm America. Tho variation I'm form OF
Observance among the differing sccts OF Ar
menians is more II matter 90 unimpcrtant detail
than % substance The Protestant Armcnians.
who owe their converter to the efforts Of Amer
| lean missionaries. adhere chiefly 10 the form OF
| Easter observance rractiscd by the Congrega-
| tioual and Presbyterian churches OF America
In comparison with the whole population the
number of pIotestauts Is comparatively small.
AS n people the Arucnian5 adhere tenaciously
to their own Church. and resist any effort that
seeks to convert them to Professionalism. There
! fore in justice 70 IN" majority. the ancient
! Grcgorian Church should bee taken as typifying
| the Armenian faith There Is IN this city an
Armenian Gregoran hriest. Having no church
building OF his own. he holds services in an
Episcopal church. His Patriarch would not per-