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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
GOLD MAY COME OUR WAY,

statist Looks For Large Sales of Amer
lean Securities Abroad.
LONDON, June 21.-The Statist, COM
menting on the war loan of the United
States says: The preparations for the
loan no doubt account to some extent
for the fall in American railway secu-
rites the past week. The other princi.
pal cause is the collapse of the wheat
corner, and if there is very much SELL
ing Of American railway securities in
Europe, as is believed on the Stock
Exchange, then it is possible gold may
soon be taken to New York in consld.
cradle amount. American bills are
known to be Offering. Indeed, it is said
bills are being drawn against credits in
anticipation of ordinary requirements
Therefore it is not improbable that
gold may be called for, and if it goes
we shall probably see recovery Of
rates in London.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists.
CHICAGO s. NORTH-WESTERN R'Y.

CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN R'Y.
Subject to change.-N. U. Time Table.
Departure of Trains. Going East.
Passenger No. 4 (Ex. Sunday 500 A N
For St. Paul, Minneapolis, Winona, Mil
waukee, and Chicago.
Passenger No. 2 (Daily.) 2:51 n
For ST. Paul, Minneapolis, WinoEa, Mil
waukee and Chicago.
Freight No. IA Eek. Sunday.) II so M
Carry Passengers to Waseca.
Freight No. Sc Daily.) s:35 ? M
Garry Passengers to Kasota.
Departure of Trains. Going West.
Passenger No. 3 (Daily.) 2:14 NJ
For Tracy, Marshall, Watertovn, Huron
and Pierre.
Passenger No. (Ex. Sunday 1882 NJ.
For Tracy and West.
Freight No. 10 (Ex, Monday 500 A M
Garry Passengers to Tracy.
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday Ito P M
Arrival of Trains From East.
Passenger No. (Daily.) e:14rn
Passenger No. 7 lex. Sunday.) s:35P NJ
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday.) 1915 NJ
Freight No. 13 (Ex. Monday.) 4:30 N
Arrival of Trains. From West.
Passenger No. (Ex. Sunday) 900 NJ
Passenger No. 2 (Daily.) 2:51 NJ
Freight No. Il (Ex. Sunday II 10 NJ
Freight No. Sc Daily s:35 r M
Trains and have sleeping cars be-
tween Mankato and Chicago; and chair
cars between Kasota and Minneapolis.
For further information inquire of
H. L. BEECHBR, Agent, New Ulm
H. G. Garvin, w. B. Kniskern,
General Agent, Gen. Pass. Agent,
Winona. Chicago.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
PLuMs FOR YOUNG MEN.
Long List Of Second Lieutsnants Named
by General Corbin.


Long List Of Second Lisutsnants Named
BY General Corbin.
WASHINGTON, June II .-Adiutant
General Corbin has made public the
names Of the la5 young men who have
been selected tar appoin tment as Soc
ond leutenaats in the regular army to
fill vacancies created by the act Of CON
gross. The appointments from the
Northwest are as follows:
Iowa-James Frederick Howell, grad
GATE Cornell university, New York;
Harry E. Whitney, cadet captain Iowa
state normal school; p NJ Schaefer,
honor graduate Iowa state normal school,
Minnesota-John T.. Jones, sergecnt
Minnesota volunteers; William Keith
Taylor, graduate Michigan military
academy; Charles A. Whipple, graduate
Shattuck military school, Minnesota;
John Robert Rigby Hannay, graduate
University of Minnesota; William b.
Folwen, first lieutenant Company =,
Fourteenth Minnesota volunteers.
Montana-Bryan Conrad, lieutenant
Montana volunteers.
North Dakota Charles S. Foster, quar-
termaster sergeant North Dakota volun-
teers; Edward B. Robbins, honor grad
uate University of North Dakota.
South Dakota-Rush Spencer Wells,
captain United States Second volunteer
cavalry; c. Wallace, honor graduate
University of South Dakota.
Wisconsin--Henry G. West, late cap
tain Fourth Wise onsin National Guard;
Harry T. James, three years United States
Military Academy; w. F. Haze, honor
graduate University of Wisconsin Law
renee A. Curtis graduate Shattuck mill
tary school, Minnesota.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND.
Western League.

e. Western League. ~ ~
At ST. Paul, 0; Columbus, 8.
At Minneapolis, 8; Detroit, 2.
At Omaha, 7; Milwaukee, l.
At Kansas City, 5; Indianapolis 8.
Position of Ciubs-Indianapolis $3.50,
Columbus 900, Kansas City 900, st.
Paul 1856, Milwaukee 500, Detroit .S553,
Minneapolis $40, Omaha .S11.
p -.,. National League.
At Chicago, 10; Cincinnati, /.
At Cleveland, 4; Pittsburg, g.
At St Louis, z; Louisville, 6. Second
game, St. Louis, s.. Louisville. 6.
Position OF Clubs-Cincinnati 1857. Bos.
ton .647, Cleveland 500, Baltimore .5S3,
Chicago .55S, Pittsburg 500, New York
$50, Philadelphia .4S6, Brooklyn AT,
Washington 1873, St. Louis 1878, Louis
vile 1885, -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
MANILA'S FALL REPORTED.
Believed in Madrid That Spanish Have

Believed in Madrid That Spanish Have
Capitulated.
PARIS, June 21.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Temps says that it is
reported there that Manila has capt.
ulated, though the ministers have not
received any news to that effect.
According to the same authority the
Spanish consuls at Hong Kong,
Shanghai and Singapore have been or.
dered to organize at any cost the most
rapid communication with the portions
OF the archipelago under Spanish au-
thOritY.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
AFTER LOST TREASURE.

Two More Divers lose Their Lives in
the Pewabic Wreck. s
ALPENA, Mich, June 2l.-The search
for the cargo of the lost steamer Pewa-
bic has resulted in the death of two
more divers. The steamer Root, which
has been working on the wreck with
the Smith diving bell, came into port
and its master reported that George g..
Campbell, superintendent of the ex.
petition, and Peter Olson, a sailor, had
been drowned in the bell.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTIES.

TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTlES.
Tillo. Is to l, won the Suburban han.
dicap. -s-
All the coal mines in the Jellico
(ky.) district will soon be transferred
to an English syndicate. 49, "
The steamer Del Norte has been
chartered by the government to trans.
port reindeer from Siberia to Alaska.
Mrs. Dan R. Hanna, daughter.in.!aw
Of Senator Mark Hanna, has been
granted a divorce from her husban d OF.
the ground Of extreme cruelty.
John Corwin, a retired capitalist of
Galena, Ills, en- route to Alaska, was
found dead in his room at the Tacoma
hotel, Tacoma. He was 81 years of
age. -........ x
A verdict has been rendered against
Miss Grace Howard at Chamberlain, S.
D., in the suit of Mrs. Manore, who
charged her with alternating her hus.
bands affections. 49, ".
VOLTS periodic comet has been found
by Professor w. J. Huffey of the Lick
observatory with the 36-inch telescope.
It was close to its predicted place and
was found instantly. ".." b. ..'.
Secretary Alger has appointed a
board OF officers to proceed to Sugar
Loaf mountain, with a view to the Sc.
lection of tract of land suitable for a
military camp. Sugar Loaf mountain
is not far from Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
ARE Near MANILA
British Steamer Reports Sight
ing the American Troops
=, on June 18th.
Dewey Awaiting Their Arrival
to Receive the Spanish
n Capitulation.
RE. REBELS STILL VICTORIOUS
REBELS STILL VICTORIOUS
Have Captured Many Prison
erS and Have Manila at -5
Their Mercy.
Instruction Is Now in Full
Sway in Half a Dozen
Provinces. ~.

LONDON, June 2l.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of The Times says: The
rebels hold Manila at their mercy, but
Admiral Dewey is anxious that the
American troops should have the hon.
or of receiving the Spanish capitula.
ton. The steamer Yuen Sing reports
passing the United States troop ship
City of Peking on the morning of the
10Th near Manila.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
SIGHTED OFF CAPE Gaia.

Spanish Cadiz Squadron Near the Coast
of Granada.
GIBRALTAR, June 2l.-The captain
of British steamer which arrived
here during the day reports that he
sighted the Spanish squadron off Cape
Gaia, a promontory of Spain on the
coast of Granada forming the eastern
limit of the Gulf of Almeria.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
COM WANDER NAMED.

General Macarthur Will Have Charge Of
the Third Philippine Expedition.
SAN FRANCISCO, June Alt is now
definitely announced that the third ex-
petition to the Philippines will be COM
manded by Brigadier General Arthur
Macarthur. Major General Merritt
may accompany this force, though he
had expected to remain here until the
departure of the fourth feet Of trans.
ports.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
LOSS NEARLY A MILLION.

Business Portion of Park City. Utah, De-
stroyed by Fire.
SALT LAKE, June ala special to
The Tribune from Park City, Utah.
says: The business portion OF Park
City burned to the ground during the
morning. The fire started about 4
o'clock in the American hotel and was
famed by a south wind which swept
the entire street. The damage is
probably close to s., 900, 900.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
NJ. RiBoT FAILED.

President Faure Informed He Is Unable
to Form Cabinet.
PARIS, June 21.-After consultation
with NM. Pey trail, Sarrien and Dupny,
NJ Ribot informed President Faure
that he is unable to form cabinet TO
succeed the Meline ministry. Presi-
dent Faure accepted the latter's resig-
nation on Wednesday last.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
3uckien 8 Arn1ca Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores.
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money efunded. Price 25 cents per
OK. For sale by 0. N. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
McGarry Found Guilty.

DUBUeuE, Ia, June 81 The jury,
after So hours deiberation. returned q
verdict Of guilty Of murder in the sec.
ond degree against John McGarry.
The penalty is 20 years in the peniten-
tiary. McGarry was accused Of assas-
sinating William O. Lavak, an attor-
ney. on March 10 last.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
work on the wi.con.1n Dalava,

San Francisco, June 21.-Work on
the battleship Wisconsin at the Union
Iron works is almost at a standstil, in
consequences of the non-arriyal Of the
steel armor plates. The material
should have reached here six months
ago. and until it does arrive active
work on the vessel will cease.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

CHICAGO, June 70.
POULTRY-Live, tame. Spring chick
ems, 14@lsc; hens, 74sc; turkeys, 6@7ci
ducks, 6@61zc.
BUTTER Firm Creameries, l4@
16c; diaries, 1114@l31@c.
EGGS-Firm. Fresh, 91<c.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
Tire. Were killed.

ROANOKE, Va, june 81. Norfolk
and Western passenger train No. 4 was
wrecked at 1916 p. M, two miles west
OF Shawsvine. The engineer, fireman
and q mail clerk were killed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
Sioux City, Live Stock.

sioux CITY 1.-Two STOCK.
Sioux CITY, Ia, June 90
HOGS-Market sc lower. Range of
prices, $370@3.S5.
CATTLE-Stockers 25c lower
Sales ranged s1.75@4s4O for cows,
bulls and mixed; s3.6o@45O for stookers
and feeders; S. so @5.25 for yearlings and
calves
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
American Register for prizes

WASHINGTON, June 81. = Senator
Hale has introduced a bill authoriz; n
the granting of American registry to
prize vessels captured in war which
may be forfeited or ordered sold by the
prize court and purchased by citizens
OF the United States. ..
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22

Excursion tickets to the Omaha Exposi-
- ton, ~ esE1f
Via the North Western Line will be on
sale daily, beginning June |, limits OF
tickets providing for longer or shorter
sojourn. according to rate. This Expo
silion will be we'll worth seeing. For
further information apply to agents Chi
cagO & North Western R'y. 26
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22

The price of a pretty face is one col
lar-three packages of Rocky NJ untain
Tea. Brings red lips, bright eyes, love
ly color. For sale at Eckstein's. ST..
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
Iowa Pioneer Dead.

DUBUQUE, Ia, June 21.-General A.
O. Booth, pioneer resident of Iowa,
died here, aged 49, years. He was one
Of the builders Of the Dubuque and
Sioux City railway, and was an in
ventor of much note.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Dul nth Gram.

er-.. e. DULUTH, June 20.
WHEA4-Cash No. 1 hard, So;
No. northern, s2Hc; No. 2 Northern
7Sc. To Arrive No. hard, SIC; No.
Northern, sage; July, Ss1ac; Septem
ber lb3Sc ~ ..-r-. .,.- ~. Z
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
Minneapolis Grain.

= MINNEAPoLIs, June %
WHEAT-June closed at $50; July,
SO; September, 67As; December 65Nc;
On Track - No. l hard, $3.50; No. /
Northern $3.50
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c
II Z. G. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-06-22
{. paul Union stock Yards


SOUTH ST.. PAUL, June 90 81
HOGS Market &C lower, following the
Eastern decline Range of prices, $3.50
5@3.75. So s5ss
Market steady. Good de-
mand for desirable cattle.
Sales ranged at So. 5O@4 90 for stockers;
$30O@3.25 for cows s.. 400 $50 for heiters
81 s6@4.65 for steers 81
SHEEP Mar ket strong. Good demand
Sales ranged at 81. COOS. 60 for muttons;
Is 20 for lambs
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, June 90
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT-June. 500; July, 72kc; Sep
TENDER, SIC; December, $50.
CORN-June, 3lzSc; July, a2K@as3<c:
September, as16c; December, 1880; May,
5000. s F
OATs,June, s4zsc; July, 1890: Sep.
tember, 21c; May, 1899, SS7fc.
81. PORK-Jun $3.50; July. 1916; Sep
tember, 39.7A
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

james Ganley. hotel man of
Pueblo, was in town this morning.
Ii you don't get your paper reg
ularly and early enough register a
kick by post card or in person.
DR.. Perrin went to Canon City
this morning and expects to be
back tonight or tomorrow morn
ing
t. E. Spencer sold over $4,000
pounds of cordage last week.
This is an indication of brisk bust
ness in well supplies.
G. Fl. McVay, of Rocky Ford,
who is at present engaged in fix
ing up the artesiar well at the
Grand hotel of Pueblo, was in
town today and paid the Tribune
Office visit.
A solid stone foundation was
laid under the Tribune's engine
this morning, it having shown
disposition TO shake the whole Of
flee unless its undarpinning be
made more solid.
Whoever is responsible for the
condition of the roadway in front
of the postoffice and for 20 yards
on either side of it, should be
stirred up. That spot, as much
travelled when possible as any in
town, has been a mass Of mud for
many days.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Chandler Mine Getting Ready.

John Cameron, who will be the
new superintendent Of the Chand-
ler coal mine, six miles from Flor
ence, went to Canon City yester-
day to inspect the mine. Mr..
Cameron is well known as mana
ger of coal mines, having been
some years with the Victor Coal
and Coke company. The Denver
& Rio Grande are now busily en-
gagged in repairing the track to the
mine, anticipating an early re-
opening of the mine.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08

WANTED. Man and wife desire situa-
tions as cooks ~ to do kitchen work.
Have had experience. Address G. b
s., postoilice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08

to buy a wide seated road
cart or one seated buggy. See, j. j.
Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Spring Trade with Rush. Prices Silks and
Dress Goods

10 novelty dress patterns in the
latest and newest spring shades
patterns bought to sell from $500 to
1918. 70 start our dress goods with
a great rush, we Will cut them on this
sale to 1895 per pattern.
10 patterns of imported spring nov
elites, well worth from $3.50 to $1,000
per pattern. Your choice on this sale
for $3.50. No two alike.
8 pieces of our new spring dress
goods. 25c quality, for I71ac per yard.
A few pieces of black and blue fig
ured novelties and storm serges, 3S to
AZ inches wide. Former price, SOC to
G0c per yard. To close this lot out,
you can get them for 32isc.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08

A great cut in wash goods. 1890 yards
of wash goods in dimities, lawns, organd-
les and batists, retailed from TIC to
l5c. Your choice on this sale, &c per yd.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Silk Waist. Patterns

silk waist patterns alike), bought to at
Ss75 Now the rush your Sass per pattern
silk waist patterns tn all shades) suit young and
cid in 5yard lengths. Was bought sell 5000.
sale you get them for S4.ao per pattern.
yards Of s4ne, China silk drapery formerly
yard To ooiose this small io your soc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
HERMAN G. SCHWAB.

Herman G. Schwab member Of the firm OF
Oer!chs & Co. Of No Bowling Green the Ameri-
can ,yents OF the North German Lloyd steamship
Line died yesterday from pneumonia at his home
No "a East Thirty-seventh-st.
Mr. Schwab comes OF an old German family which
was distinguished in literature in the last century
HIS great grandfather. John Christopher Schwab
was called BIZ Frederick the Great 10 be a member
of the ROYAL Academy OF Sciences and professor in
Tho Military School at Berlin. but declined prefer
ring N remain professor o, philosophy and matae-
matcs In Stuttgart
Mr. Schnab's father Gustav SchwaD, came 20 this
country and was largely instrumental in hrst
bringing the firm OF Oerichs & Co.. Of which he
was member into prominence
Herman c. Schwab born in Brooklyn in 1853
and received his earlier education I'm this country
finishing It at Stuttgart. in Germany After his
university course Mr. Schwab decided on mer'
camille career and accordingly entered an Office in
the city OF Bremen where he remained i've years.
Returning to America in 1873. he entered the
pa rtnershp in that arm In lss, position tnat ne
occupied At the time OF his death.
Mr. Schwab had charge OF thc importing hrancn
Of the business ~ Oelrchs ~ Co. ana cspeclalIy OF
Ali articles OF wool Importation He showed great
aptitude for business. and was Tcggrued a. ms'
chant OF rare insight In lss6 Mr.. Schwa9 married.
Miss Mary Baldwin. who with two children. sur
wives him He took an active interest IN the Work
OF the Reform Club.
Mr. Schwab was suddenly taken III on Saturlay
oped into pneumonia OF "A violent type. ana III spite
OF devoted and careful nursing and the unreniting
care OF able physicians he succumhed to the dls-
He was a member Of the Deutscher Nerein. the
Century Reform and Church clubs. ana OF the
METROPOLITAN Museum o. Art. - ,
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a. m IN
st Bartho'omews Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
ANOTHER BODY FOUND.
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY AT THE WRECK OF THE
MAINE-CoNFERENcE WITH ENSIGN
POWELSON


PowELsoN.
Havana March 6-The day has been cool and
beautiful and observed as holiday, especially
in the harbor. which was full Of boats bearing
visitors to the Vizcaya and the Almirante
Oquendo.
The Court Of Inquiry not in regular ses-
sion but a conference was held In the morning
with Ensign Poweson. and two divers went
over their former testimony. with plans OF the
wreck and charts OF the Maine before the ex-
ploson. The Government has finished with the
service OF the wrecking tug Right Arm. which
will leave here for the North tomorrow, Cap
tain MCGEE commanding. Haggerty and Ever
EFT the principal divers Will remain here.
quartered the tug Merritt
The divers worked little to-day. the Govern
ment men not at all as they We're sorey in need
II rest The diver Olsen. from the cruiser New
York was down more last week than any record
for such work
A body found to-day has been identified "a
that OF Wagner. first sergeant Of marines. With
FIVE others II was sent TO Key West to-day on
the Bache. The Bache will return here soon TO
relieve the Fern the latter acting dispatch
boat.
Captain Juan Caray called to-day on Captain
Sigsbee and Lieutenant Commander Cowles on
board the Fern; and official calls were exchanged
between the officers OF the port. Admiral Man
teroa and the chief officers Of the Almirante
Oouendo The usual salutes were fred as the
callers were received. or Immediately after.
In addition to Henri Lame the American cor
respondent Vicente Pardo Suarez. Editor OF
La RepubMca" and eleven others have been
arrested. making thirteen in all Eight are In
cell No AZ and five in No. 46 at Cabanes Fort
ress The names OF the others are jose Estrada
Ernesto Guayabons who was formerly deport-
ed; Jose Russo and his fifteen -year-old SON.
Manuel: Pardo Lopez, Anibai Enriques Colon
bia Francisco Diaz, who was once deported'
Manuel Arencibia, Pedro Mon:elo. Manuel Naz-
ouez and Spanard whose name is not given.
Henri Lame will be sent north on Wednesday.
II is Officially stated. from American sources.
thai two or more American correspondents VIII
he required 70 return to the United states at
the same time >,
The prisoners are charged with conspiracy. In
all eighteen are implicated Eleven. IT is said.
will be sent out Of the country, and seven 10
the Isle Of Pines
The Executive Committee OF the Autononist
marty issued a manifesto this morning. which
argues at length that a broadening OF the con-
stitution Of the colony is needed. and urges the
adoption OF such methods TO secure the peace as
we're agreed upon at the recent meeting az the
Central Committee Of the party, the substance
of which has already been cabled The mani
festo really presents no new views, and pro-
noses no new solution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
THE REV. DR.. JOHN B. MERWIN

The Rev DR. John g. Merwin who died at Port
Jefferson Long Island. Saturday morning. was
the Oldest member OF the New-York East Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. He
was born az Albany May Il. lsl2 his father being
the Rev Samuel Merwin, a prominent preacher
DR. Merwln was graduated from Augusta College
Kentucky In 1892. and Joined the New-York Con
ference in 1885 In ls4s By the division Of territory
he became a member OF the New-York East Con-
ference He occupied many important pasiorates
among them being Sands Street. Brooklyn; Dan
bury Middletown Waterbury and Hampstead. He
also served a. presiding elder from 1859 TO 1910 In
1876 he was a member OF the General Conference
which met In indianapolis. and again In 1872. when
the conference met in Brooklyn. In 1874 Iowa Wes-
levan University conferred on him the degree OF
doctor OF divinity. From 1872 he served as one OF
the managers OF the Missionary Society OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. he was for years
trustee OF his Conference. and also occupied other
influential places. SO vigorous was his constitution
that his active ministry continued without inter-
ruption for sixty-three years. and with one ex-
ception he never missed session Of mis- Confer
Sarence a stiperannuaied relation, and since then
lived in Brooklyn and Port Jefferson His last
sickness covered period Of four months. Short
services will he held to-day NJ Port jefferson. The
nrIncpal funeral services will be held IN ST Johns
Ne,hodist Episcopal Church Bediord-ave. and
Wiison-st Brooklyn tomorrow afternoon az 2