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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
TROLLEY LINE OPENED.

plainheld, Nov. 30 (special)-In fulhlment or
the terms OF their franchise In Westheid. wnich
requires them to have their road In regular opera
tion nv December l. the Elizabeth and Westfeld
Street Railway Company began running cars be-
Company's line at Scotch Plains and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad crossing, east OF CRAWFORD. to-
day under a Roadway OF thirty-ive minutes, but by
the first OF next week Superintendent Adelnan ex-
poets 10 have them run under twenty minute
Roadway and later every fifteen minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
POLICEMAN INJURED IN FALLING.

II was reported at Police Headquarters last nieh'
that Patrolman James Shields OF the beuioiu-a'e,
station while on duty. had fallen on the curD ana
s,os oo,cues,on Of the brain. Shields was on
duty nj Kent-aye and North Sixth-st at the time.
u L omhn1ance took him home. where he was az,
An aH nv one OF the police surgeons Shields fell
@ and hurt himself and 1t Is thought that
dI11iness seized him yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
sTRUoK AT A GRADE CROSSING.

Five Newark people had a narrow escape from
death at the singac crossing of the New-York and
Greenwood Lake Railway yesterday. They drove
upon the crossing without observing an approach
ing train The engine struck and killed the horse
and partly demolished the wagon. The men were
thrown out but all escaped serious injury The
party consisted OF William and John Hepburn. OF
No s Mount Pleasant-ave.; William A. Hesse, OF
Court-st: Joseph MCGUIRE and Edward Ellis. Will
lam Hepburn had his back and ankle sprained, and
the others sustained Commissions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
TROLLEY GETS ANOTHER VICTIM.
ROBERT CLARK FATALLY CRUSHED BY A
CAR IN RALPH-AVE.

Robert Clark, twelve years Old Of No. 70 Cor
nelia-st, was run over and mangled by trolley car
No 1923. OF the Raph-ave line. at yesterday.
He died an hour later at ST. Marys Hospital Rob
ert, was out on errand. and attempted to cross
Ralph-ave at Hancock-st. The fender OF the car
which was on its trip 10 Manhattan, knocked him
down, but did not push him off the track The
wheels Of the severed his left arm and leg
from his body. The motorman. Joan Doppal Of
No 30 Sumpter-st., was arrested by Detectives
Ralph-ave police station charge OF homicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
USED THE TURKEY AS WEAPON.
THEN HUSBAND AND WIFE ARE TAKEN TO THE
POLICE STATION.

James Cannon, hfty-eight years old, OF NO 3Ss
First-st, Hoboken and his wife. Ellen. eight years
his Junior spent yesterday afternoon and last even
ing at Hoboken Police Headquarters because Mrs.
Cannon did not cook Thanksgiving turkey 10 suit
the taste OF her husband. The police say that when
Cannon tried TO carve the bird he first found fault
because II was not properly basted. and then be-
cause the turkey was tough. Finally the husband,
according 10 his wife seized the cooked fowl by
a leg and struck her the head with II. Police
men Borrune and Kiely were called In and found
arrested on charge OF being drunk and dis
orderly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
TROLLEY RUNS INTO A COACH.

Car No 952 Of the Bushwick-ave line OF the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company IN charge Oh
~, sievers notorman of No 252 Humbodt-st,
etruck a coach yesterday afternoon, at south
Fourth and Roebing SITS The driver John Nae ~
~ No 90 South Eighth-st-, was thrown 10 III, liz
oro,,Dd and received cuts and severe bruises Inc
bnrses were injured but the driver refused 10 give
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
THE DEATH LIST OF THE ALPS.

p.rns correspondence of The Chicago Record
Dnrtng the last summer there were seventy-two
Iot5anss IN parties OF tourists mountaineering IN
ahe Aips OF all the tourists who attempted TO
Climb sixty-seven were killed and thirty-one were
tns''rsd The accident which caused the greatest
loss Of life was the appalling disaster on the Dent
IRisnche IN Canton Wallis. where one EnglishInan
30 three swiss guides fell and killed through
tbs bresking OF a guide rope Last year there were
thrty-nine different accidents. win toiaI OF i0'S
Ave deaths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
THE BRIGHT SIDE.

From The Ohio State Journal
Mendicant-Can you give me something to sass
sir-Pm half starved.
Philoso pher-How long has IL taken you 10 De-
come half starved?
Mendicant-A week. sir.
Philosopher-Wel you ought 10 be satisfied.
man: at that rate Il will be another week before
YOU are entirely starved. Brace up,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
A PASTOR RESIGNS.

The Rev. J. B. L'Hommedieu. pastor of the Gins
ton Avenue Baptist Church. in Newark at a
snecial meeting Wednesday night announced his
,s,enation TO his congregation 1t is 10 take effect
tbe latter part Of December. He will then enter
upon the pastorate OF the Baptist Church at Green
uicb n y Mr. LHommedeu has been pastor OF
he Newark church for six years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
DEATH OF DIR. EDGAR MILES.

Coz Harbor. Long Island Nov. so-Dr. Edgar
Mnes n well known practising physician OF Suffolk
county died at his home here this morning. lie
was seventy-ive years OLD. and had practised IN IN
as The father OF Clarence c. Miles. coroner OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
ment of the Epworth League The programme fol-

ment of the Epworth League. The programme fol-
lows:
FIRST PART
orsan-Srand ofertore In QOp. e),......., .Batisto
ro,,-.,. - Professor CHARLES Arson Fuller.
Contralto eolo-'My Alr' ......- -. CArl pohm
,u,, Mrs. Helen o'Donuell.
&C., -, 49, Mrs Carrie Teals
SNP'o0 Una Noce POGO Fa' Hossinl
~, Miss Annie l., Walker
A' ''''''''' .seiected
So. Or. Charles Z. Bonnell.
nusieA Easses-lntertnezzo from Cavacrfa Rusticsna
w., -. - Professor Charles Void.
Vocal 'Estudianiiua' .Lacome
Miss Walker and Mrs ODonnelL
SECOND PART.
Orsan-rostude Observation-Disclosures. West
Professor Charles Arson Fuller.
Iohralto solo-(a( The Rosary btheloert Neyin
% Talking in Ny Sleep Eaton flaming
Mrs. Helen O'Donneil.
soeAcSt-o
Miss Carrie Teale.
Recital-FSench Canadian poems,
William Henry Drumrond
to when Alban Sang" 6) How Bateese Came
Home"
Dr. Charles L. Bonnell.
soprano solo-(a) Tn Spring .oohin
o) oh Come with Me in the summer
Night ....s....{.'s wa ger SluSAsn
Miss Annie L. Walker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-01
was as follows:
coNcERr IN AIp or A cHARITY FUND.

a thanksgiving concert was given in the Hanson
race Methodist Episcopal Church last night, in aid
VI he charity fund OF the Mercy and Help Depart
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Love, like ice. is awfully slippery, and it soon thaws.
 Beauty is like a cooking stove-no good when the fuel gives out.
 Leading a woman to the altar is usu- ally a mans last act of leadership.
 A woman's idea of a hopeless fool is a man who praises some other woman.
 Some man are so dignihed that they never unbend until they are dead broke.
 No one has ever been able to OK plain why bald-headed men have their hair cut oftener than other men.
 with the exception of some of the gold mines offered for sale by pro- motors there isn't much left OF earth to discover.
 During courtship lovers overlook each others faults. but after marriage they spend most of their time in look ing for them.
 A wife certainly has no cause for complaint if her husband doesn't love her any providing he doesn't love her any less.
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PENclLlNGS.

oI am greatly indebted to you!a is q polite remark that a great many men could truthfully make to the grocer and the provision dealer.
 The unsuccessful man never lays up anything. excepting possibly grudge against the world.
 It is easy enough to manage wife. nroyided she isn't yours.
 The man who is always punctual never gets to place minute ahead of time. Even so, he usually has to wait for some one else
 You can't offend 14-year-old girl by estimating her age two years too high.
 The girl who leaves the point of pin sticking out of her belt behind doesn't deserve to be hugged.
 It is generally safe to say that the man who hears the clock strike at 3 o'clock every night isn't successful in his business.
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Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from la grippe is of it's resulting in pneumonia. If It easonable care is used, however. and Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Amohg the tens of thousands who have used this remeGy for la grippe we have yet to learn of Il single case having re- suited in pneumonia, which shows eunclusively that this remedy is q certain preventive of that dangerous disease. 1t will cure la grippe in less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe to take, For sale by W. l.. Dewoody & Co.
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A remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is drying and exciting to the diseased membrane should not be used, What is neeC ed is that which is cleansing, soothing, protecting and healing. Such remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. To test it a trial size for 10 cents or the large for 90 cents is mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, New York. Druggists keep it. The Balm, when placed into the nostrils, spreads over the membrane and is absorbed. A cold in the head van- ishes quickly.
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For L. Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co.,. 240 Wa bash av corner Jackson st, oie of Cnicago's oluest and most prominent druggists, recommend Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy for Ia grippe, as it h0t only gives a prompt and com plate relief, but also cOunteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia. For sale by W. L. De- woody x Co
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PORTO RICO CONDENSED.

Few birds.
 No snakes.
 No monkeys.
 Area, 3,670 miles.
 Length, 90 miles.
 No birds of prey.
 Population S20,000.
 Houses have flat roofs. It contains ,O00 negroes. One-fourth as large as Cuba. In 1885 cholera killed 30,000. It has 470 miles of telegraph. Cockfghting is the chief sport. Discovered by Columbus in 1493. Exports s15oOo 900 worth a year. Produces the finest coffee in the world.
 Four times as large as Rhode Is- land.
 More densely populated than is Con- necticut.
 The annual tobacco output is 7,Ooo,- 900 pounds.
 One hundred and thirty-seyen miles Of railway.
 Finest Havana cigars are made of it's tobacco.
 Three times it has repelled the att tacks of the British
 Among the whites the number of males exceeds that of females. The annual product of bananas is given as 100000, ,O0o, and of coeoanuts 8 1000, ,000.
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An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.

George W. Waitt of South Gardin- CT, Me-, says: "I have had the worst cough, cold, chills and grip and nave taken lots of trash of no account but profit tO the vendor. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is he only thing that has done any good whatever. ] have used one 50-ceut bottle aud thechills, cold and grip have all left ma. I con gratulate the mm uiacturers of " ? honest HedtNe," For sale by w. L.. De woody & Co
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The fute eral ohsequ.es Of tlc late E. H. Renyolds were conducted by Rev. J. F, Cason from the family residence on the Warren road Thurs day afternoon at , o'elock. Ehe Woodman of the Worla rock a prominent part in the services
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The owner of the 50 feet of proper " on west Second avenue between Linden and Cherry streets should be made to put down walk of some kind. During the present bad weather the place is impossible and the proper authorities should look into the matter.
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Every afternoon a valet enters the Citizens Bank hearing a gold waiter filled with homemade sugar candy. Is that for me?" asked Cashier H. C. Rather, as the regular visitor en- tered the bank this afternoon. No, sah, he answered, dis is for de Gnnnt '
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nenntr Ia n1ooa Deep.

Clean blood means a clear skin. No beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar- tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by stirring up the lazy liver and driving all im- purities from the body. Begin to-day to sanish pimples, boils, blotches, blaekheads. and that sickly bilious complexion by taking Casearets,- -heauty for ten cents. All drug. gstss satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25es 5Oe.
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The PluH City Lumber Go. manu
 aetules ail klnds ofbank, store and bar fixtures and can furnish any thing wanted in that line. Get their estimate if you contemplate pur- chasing. 2f9
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Messrs. Clarence B. White and J. Brad Holcembe left this morning for New Orleans, where they will take in the Msrdi Gras. They will then visit friends lin Mobile, Ala, for a few weeks
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

News was received in the city Thursday of the critical illness of Mrs. Joe Miller in Chicago Mrs. Miller was formerly a resident of this city.
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Mir. W. Quinn Adams, editor and proprietor of the Owensboro, (Ky) Messenger, will arrive il the city Saturday. He was summoned on account of the severe sillness of his brother and sister-in-law, MT. and Mrs. j. W. Adams.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Mir. Maunie Bach tafHanced hus- band of Miss Nellie Schloss, of Mem phisl who is well known in our midst and a drummer for one of the largest cutlery houses in the United States, was a guest of friends in the city Thursday
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Bluff Uity.Lumber Co. manufaetu ar and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
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MUNYoN,s GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions ns to Just What
 the Remedies WfII Do.

Munyon guarantees that his Rheumatism Cure will cure nearly all cases of rheuma-
 tism in a few hours; that his Dyspepsia Cure will cure indigestion and all stomach troubles: that his Kidney Cure will cure 90 per cent. Of all cases Of kidney trouble; that hiB Ca- tarrh Cure will cure
 eatarrh no matter how long standing; that his Headache Cure will cure any kind of headache in
 a few minutes; that his Cold Cure will uuickly break up any
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Bluff City Lumber. Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Every thing at reasonable prices.
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MHHTHnR FORECAST.

Little Rock, Ark. February 1O.- Snow, except lair in northeast por- tion' not so cold; northeasterly winds.
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The Arkansas river is not frozen over at this place. Large cakes of ice DOW line the water edge, and if the mercury falls a few more degrees it will most certainly freeze.
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A bunch of keys was found this morning. They are awaiting an owner at this office. Call and get them and pay for this ad If
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Four white boys were arrested yesterday for shooting pigeons and robins within the city limits. Their trials come up this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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The Knights of Honor held an im- portant business meeting last night. Three new members were initiated into the ranks.
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Mir. $. II. Brown, who recently lost his store and contents by fire at Wabbaseka and barely escaped with his own fife. is at the Trulock today.
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Messrs. J. D. Watson and J. P. Smith, twovprominent Little Rock ians are business visitors in the city today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

HOODS sarsaparilla is the One
 z E True Blood Purifier, Great Nerve Tonic, Stomach Regulator. To thou- sands it's great merit as KNOWN.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

The best cypress shingles in the State are handled by the Bluff City Lumber Co. All grades. 279
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The mercury registered 12o above zero thls morning, with present prospects pointing to colder wealth CT.
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufac tnrer and dealer in all kinds of Lum- Der. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at Reasonable Prices.
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T. PEARCE HAS MONEY TO LOAN on city real estate. No delay. c all quick at 106 Pine street.
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Ii you want your Eorse shod send him to W. L. Pace
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Messrs. T. A. Coleman and Chas. Craighead, of Millville, are visitors in the city today
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No. 4ota.,c 7ait and Smoke -onr llfe Awa,.

fo. 40EascC nit and Smoke our Life AWays
 To Quit tobacco easuy and forever, be mag netie, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To Bac, the wonder-worlSer that makes weak men strong. All druggists, 50o CT s1. Cure guaran- teed. Booklet and samTi ie free. Address Sterling Remedy Co, Chieasze or New York.
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CITY ITEMS.

There were couple of very swell theatrical parties given last night.
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Educate Your Towels With Cascarets.
 Candy Catharti3, cure constipation forever tOe, 25c. If c. c. C. fail. druggists refund money
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Mir Fred Fuld, popular society lender of Memphis, is in the city vis- iting friends.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Messrs. Ashley Coekrell, Chas. T. Coleman and c. E. Tate, of Little Rock, are shaking hands with their many Pine Bluff acquaintanees
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Lumber, all kinds, free delivery in city, get our prices. Bluff City Lu,n- Der Co. s,279 1
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BluffJity Lumber Co. manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes doors, blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterior lfinish- Every thing at reasonable prices.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

T. PEARCE HAS MONEY TO LOAN on farms and plantations. Repayment easy. t
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form of cold and co on through the entire list of remedies. At all druggists, % cents a vial
 If you need medical advice write Prof. hunyon, zG05 Arch st., Phila. It is absolutely free.
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Born-A girl baby to Mr. and Mrs. Bro wn Lyle yesterday afternoon at four o'clock.
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At the Mccain Grocery Go, corner 4th and Main streets, you can buy cans ? lbs best corn, 25c, cans best 3 ID tomatoes, 25c. Beans best 3 lb Boston baked beans 25c.
 quart bottle tomato catsup, l5c. Fancy S. c. Hams, Ice ID.
 Fancy Breakfast Bacon, 10c lb. Fifteen cents worth of chewing gum for five cents.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Mir. 2. E. Emmett, of Draughon, is calling on Pine Bluff frieLds today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-11

Bromolne will cure Ia grippe or cold in the head. Sold by J M. Bai- ley, Druggist, 42I Main street. b
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e A g s1- tfssb asa N -A-a Baars +ba <9 The ksld YOa Have Always R0ugk Signature sf ls>z152Azz5<
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Why Shiver from cold when you can prevent it with Weather Stri ps. Frank q. Murray. 1
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It rests with you whether you continue the <egggs nerve-killing tobacco habit. HO-'FO-BAQzsg eae4
 removes the desire for tobacco, with-rsI W
 ontnervous distress expes nico5z>4 4a } "a eS I1ss stores lost manhood, ~<~@8SA a W GAJ~009 boxes makes you strong " "A Ig98 S( sold 400 000
 health, nerve sEa 4 sF4ka Ea# E cases cured. Buy and pocket N5A v Jb EO1EeD- EB A C from o0ok. ~ sN E akS k3ss@ your own druggist who
 ~s~SA Fl 7 s-P1 will vouch for us. Take it with psff93 A v 8~ a will patiently, persstentiy. One s A E5s~ box, Si, usually cures; boxes s2.50, stz4 k.ssg guaranteed to cure we refund money, Sterling Reuedy Cos GhIosso Hontreals Neg Yoaks
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10 gure Constipation Uorevers Take Cascarets Candy Cathartie Toe or eao. If O C, . fsfI to cure Crnagtsts refund money
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NO-go-aao foa Nifty Oenss. Guaranteed tobacco heb&t cure makes weak Nen jtronr, blood pure. 50e Sl. All druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
NEWS NOTES FROM FULTON.
Politics Are Getting Interesting IN
the East End-PcrsOnal Notes.

The air in Fulton IS charged with po-
uucal smoke just now. and the activity
displayed by the local politicians is every
where apparent The various candidates
whose ambition IL is TO represent the
state I'm the Legislature. arc husting
around. and each Individual candidate IS
doing his level best TO capture the entire
vote of the First Precinct Of MarshalI
Ward.
The Fulton Democratic Club held a
large and enthusiastic meeting In Dona-
hue's Hall Wednesday night, and the
great outpouring Of people manifested
the interest taken. The meeting was
called 10 order by President Thom"s
Iaunders. and Mr. James 4. Black re-
corded All the candidates were present
and were listened 10 with marked a'ten-
ton. The" land-grabbcrs " law was Sc
vorely denounced. and every den1ncla-
ton was received with cheers. Inc cruz
will meet again Tuesday night ana as Il
Will be the last before the primary tho
han will doubtless b. crowded.
Miss Nellie Sheahan. OF Louisian"
street. received the sad intelligence IueS-
day OF the rather sudden death OF her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
THE NORTHERN NECK.
4 Most Interesting Methodist Dis
trict Conference.

CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
| VA July SpecialJ-The Methodist
District Conference De NJ King George
| Courthouse this week was a most salts
factory and successful affair. II was call
ed 20 order Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock by Bishop \. W. Wilson. of Bal
timore. who presided over the half dozen
or more sessions with character stic dig
nifty. Mr.. John W. G. Davis. the veteran
scribe" of Westmoreland county was
| secretary. and Rev W. G. Burch. of
| Richmond county, assistant secretary.
Presiding-Elder J. H. Amiss was present.
and was untring in overseeing the az
fairs OF the district. lie knew. and was
known to. every minister and delegate I'm
attendance. and showed wonderful ia
miHarty with an the business interests
Of the district. The conference WAS co.,
Quoted most Systematically and fhcdi-
cally from beginning 10 end. The Bishop
called the roll of the circuits ir the ois-
trict and when the name Of one was
reached the pastor i'm charge crosse and
gave q verbal report of The general con-
ditlon of his circuit. giving Tho number n
churches. Sunday schools missionary sO-
cieties. FpwOrth Leagues &c. IN his
charge. ana describing the condition OF
the church property. whether or not h:s
circuit was in debt. his mode of raising
the money assessed for The yari US
boards. &c As pastor after pastor con-
cluded his verbal report. each was taken
in hand by chairmen Of the various COM
mittecs and questioned closely n :egard
10 Che spiritual condition Of the chulches.
the activity Of the members the growth
i'm grace OF the young converts rether
or not the church members mad FAM y
worship" IN their homes. and various
other points relative 10 the spiritual well
fare OF the Methodists In the Rappahan-
mock district. These various reports by
ministers and lay delegates We're very
Interesting and gave a clear insight INTO
the workings and the state Of the
churches.
When the Mi1dlesex Circuit was called.
and reported by the pastor in charge. II
was brought 90 the attention OF the con-
ference that the delegates from that cir
cult were not present. Just here Presid-
ing-EIder Amiss took the floor and
stated that IL had long been custom
with the lay delegates or MiddleSex not
20 attend Tho district conferences and as
they had not even attended when the con-
ference had been beh within half days