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Smyrna times., 1899-02-08

The Detroit Ne,Cs is responsible for
for this:
Clayton possesses a justice of the
peace who is becoming renowned as a
marrying justice, and his services are
often sought from afar. He is a thor
ough believer in newspaper advertis-
ing, and his advertisement in the
home paper reads:
If mans in love, that's his bust
ness.
If girls in love, that's her busi
ness.
If they contemplate matrimony,
that's my business.
THOMAS TALL,
Justice of the Peace.
Z. 81 always reserve the right to
kiss the bride. Terms liberal. Time
given if desired. Wood taken in part
Smyrna times., 1899-02-08
STATE ITEMS.

Harold Green, of Middletown, has
been elected president of the senior
class of Delaware College.
Smyrna times., 1899-02-08
NOW FOR PRICES:

Mems All-wool Heavy Ribbed
Blue Serge Suits. Sold for S13. so
Clearance price, S6.95.
Mems All-wool Black Cheviot
Suits, sold for $40. Clearance
price, S6.4j.
Mems Fancy Worsted Suits
that sold so we'll this season.
couple dozen of these. Sold for
S12O0 and $3.50. Clearance
price, S7.4j.
Mems All-wOOl Suits that sold
for Sc and $3.50. Clearance
price. S4.39.
Mems All wool Grey Mixed
Cheveiot and Cashmere Suits.
sold for $1,000. Clearance price
Sj.95.
Nobbv Double breasted Serge
Suits, Blue and Black, with or
without silk facing, price was
Sl5 and cheap at that. Clearance
price, 1915.
Black Clay Diagonal Frock
Suits, dozen left of a certain
Sl2 lot. Clearance price, $685..
Mems Suspenders, 1Oc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-29

Letters received in Madrid from Ma.
Mia indicate the growth of spirit OF
compromise among some of the more
influential Filipinos.
Arabs attacked caravan in the Sa-
hara desert and killed 100 persons.
Premier Silvea said in Madrid that
the relations of Spain with the United
States were of the most friendly char
acter. and he expected that when the
notifications of the peace treaty had
beenexchanged normal relations would
be at once reestablished.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-29
FOREIGN.

Mr.. w. HI. Millais, the famous artist,
is dead in London.
Louis Rochan, Harry Dalrymple, Eu-
gene Deschant and Archie Stewart were
killed near Ottawa, Ont, by a scaffold
falling on them.
Gen. Lagarda visited Malolos for the
purpose of advising Aguinaldo to cease
hostilities and was beheaded by order
of the insurgent chief.
Gen. Hughes will take command of
the Visayan division of the army in the
Philippines, succeeding Gen. Miller,
who has reached the age limit for re-
tirement
China has refused to entertain Italy
demand for the concession of San Nun
bay.
During the absence of John Dian and
wife, of Greenfell, Man., their resi-
dence caught fire and their five chill
dren were burned to death.
Aguinaldo has announced that he will
personally conduct the reserves at Ma
lolos and march into Manila within 90
days unless the Americans withdraw in
the meantime.
The transport Sherman arrived at
Manila with regular troops on board.
Rev. James A. Sturgeon, brother OF
the late Rev. Charles H. Sturgeon, died
suddenly of apoplexy in London.
Admiral Dewey cablcd the navy de-
partment that the transport Buffalo
had left Manila for New York. She car
ries enlisted men Of the navy whose
terms have expired.
francesca Valencia, insurgent gov
ernor of the province of Cavite, escaped
into the American lines and went to
Manila, where he presented himself to
Gen. Otis, He said the rebellion would
collapse when the American troops ad-
vanced.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-29
MARK ETS.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 25.
Wheat-No. / northern, 69@70c;
No. northern, 66@67c; May, 69Ac.
Oats-No. 8, white 2S4c.
Corn-No. 5, CSC.
Cattle-Steers, So. 25@S. so cows, So. 70.
Hogs-$3. S0@3.50.
Sheep-Muttons, $3.10@4.2O.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 1Y@1sc;
creamery, firsts 2O@2O11c; dairy, fancy,
17@1Sc.
Poultry-Turkeys. 8@1Oc; spring
chickens, 9@9Lc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-29
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Mrs. Julia Duplici celebrated her one
hundredth birthday at her home in
Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Mrs. Ann Hayes Alexander died at
West Charlton, N. Y, aged 101 years.
''Aunt Katy" Snodgrass died at Mil
ford Center, o., aged 1913 years.
John Buttor, said to be the oldest
bachelor in the United States, died in
Huntington, l.. l., in his one hundred
and first year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-03-29

At meeting of the executive cora
mittee of the Cuban assembly IN Ha-
vana IL generals of the army attended
and said that the army must be imme-
diately disbanded and its arms surren-
dered.
Smokeless powder exploded at the
powder works at Carney Point. Pa,
killing Isaac Layton William Ford and
John Magill.
Mrs. Charles Molter poisoned her two
children and herself at La Grange, Ind,
while temporarily insane.
Attorney Griggs declares
that the regulation or suppression of
trusts lies solely in the power of the
individual states, and that the federal
government cannot interfere unless the
combinations affect insterstate COM
merce.
The Excelsior bank at Silver Creek,
n. V, closed it's doors with liza bilities of
$4,000.
Georgia fruit growers say there will
be no peaches for shipment from that
state this year.
The army board of inquiry finished
its work in Chicago and left for New
York
The leaders of the radical party in
Porto Rico have decided to organize a
republican party with thoroughly
American platform.
A passenger train on the Erie road
jumped the track at Rittman, o., and
Ii MI
man Ward fatally injured.
Charles Reuss and Burt Troy, who
were imprisoned in mine near Lead
vile, Col, 10 days ago, were released
safe and sound. They had been sup
piled with food through shaft.
Arrangements are being made for a
reunion to be held at Guthrie, o. r.,
in June next for the rough riders who
fought in the battles about Santiago.
Albert Griffith, of Chicago, known the
world over as Young Griffo," the pu-
gilist, was sent to the, insane asylum.
Excessive use of liquor has wrecked his
mind.
Mrs. Frank Wilsick, of Oliver, Pa,
used kerosene in kindling a fire and
she and her two children were fatally
burned.
The Roumania sailed from Santiago
with the remains of 554 American SOL
diers who were killed or died in Cuba
and 100 from Porto Rico.
A race war is on in Little River coun-
ty, Ark, and thus far seven negroes
have been lynched by citizens.
j. w. Geneser, aged As, and one of
the best known bankers in Iowa,
dropped dead on the street at Des
Moines.
The little town of Liberty, Tenn, was
almost wiped off the map by cyclone.
but no lives were lost.
Secretary of War Alger and a party of
friends sailed from Savannah, Ca, on
the transport ingalls, for trip to Cuba
and Porto Rico.
The 25 round contest between Bob
Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries for the
heavyweight championship of the
world will take place at Coney Island,
n. Y, May &c.
During the last session of congress
LAST bills and joint resolutions became
laws out of a total of IS, 463 introduced
in both houses.
At Appleton, Wis, Chris Bosser shot
and killed his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Brehm and probably fatally shot his
wife. Domestic trouble was the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
HIlND RED YEARS
OF METH0DISM.
The Anniversary to Be Celebrated
in Richmond.
WILL BE A NOTABLE EVENT.
Something About the establishments OF
the Church In Virginia and I'm Rich
mond-Skctch OF Old Trinity.
Mother OF Methodism Here.

The forthcoming celebration OF the one
hundredth anniversary OF Methodlsm III
Richmond will be a notable event IN re-
ugious annals, and already widespread
interest is being manifested In the ar
rangement of the programme. when VIII
be continued, IL is expected, from DAY 70
day throughout a week.
The preliminary steps towards prepallhs
the programme have already been TAKEN
and az stated I'm Fridays Times, COM
mitteo on organization has been appoint
ed To prepare for the celebration, ana
meetings will be held from time 10 time
10 perfect the details. The first meeting
was very appropriately held in Trinity
Methodist church. which was the iirst
established I'm Richmond. The next meet
ing will be held at Centenary chi~-h on
the evening Of the fourth Thursday IN
February.
ROBERT WILLIAMS THE FOUNDER
One hundred and twenty-six years ago
n stranger entered the city OF Norfolk,
Va. made his way quietly 10 the centre
of the town. entered the public square,
climbed the courthouse steps, took out
his hymn book and began to sing. IL was
a. novel sight. A molly. disorderly crowd
gathered In front of him. When the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.

Of the war between the States the church
now standing on Twentieth ana Broad
streets. was erected.
lu 1929 there were not more than twen-
~ MethOdisis in the ~'iy now there are
5000. The church Quilt on Nineteenth and
Franklin one hundred years ago was
probably not worth more than <l,UD; now
there are thirteen churches and two mis-
sion stations. and the followers OF Yves
icy own $500 900 worth OF property mere.
The FIRST sunday school in Richmond was
cTganized by the Methodists in 1874. Ihoy
now have fourteen schools, with a mem
bcrshiD Of 5000
TRINlTY'S PASTORS.
As Trinity Methodist church is the
mother OF Methodist churches in this
city the list of pastors will be read with
interest by many at this time
The pastors OF the church az its pres
emit location. have been the following:
Reys. A. g. Brown NOW Of Norfolk;
Jno. T. Edwards, r. NJ Sledd, j. \.
Proctor. j. p. Garland. A. G.. Bledsoe,
". T.. Judkns. j. wiley Bledsoc. j. g..
Reed. j. r. Stureis. j. c. Whitley, =.
A. Peterson. r. II. Bennett. and j. IT,.
Mastin. Joshua S Hunter. The Presid-
iug Elders have been Rcvs. ROsser, Lee,
Wills. Sledd. Garland. Whitehead and
Brown. Among the members Of tho 'ot-
fetal board" were: President. Jno. W.
Ferguson, silas L. Johnson. Peter J..
Crew. NJ +. Gary. John S. Lear, Ro.
L. Christian. S C. Neal. r. L. D. Wal
ford. @. J.. Waford. Chas. W. Hard
wicke. r. Wiley Davis. ". II. Curry,
Jno. A. Frischkorn. L. G. Fisg. c. p.
Rady: Class-leader W NJ Bickers.
only one pastor died in Trinitys pas
torate-the lamented Doctor T. 4. Peter
son. who was power for good IN his
church and in Christianity in general.
There have been many successful reviv-
ais in this Mother OF Methodist
Churches" notably one under the min
istry OF Rev Or A. o. Biedsoe which
resulted in a large number Of CONVEX
sions.
The Mother Of Methodism" IS old in
age. but young Ga vigor and strength.
bidding fair to see manv years Of
peace and prosperity I'm Zion" under
the blessings Of God over all"
The Oldest member Of the church l.
Mrs. Harriet =. Burroughs who was
born in Henrico county IN December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

1877. and Joined Trinity church In 1876
and has been a member slXty-lhIee
years. -,
The oldest male member Is Mr.. John
". Ferguson who Joined the church IN
1918, hfty-One years ago.
REV. MR. MASTIN.
The Present pastor Of Trinity is Rev
Joseph T. Mastin. who came from Nc
Kendree church. Norfolk. three years
ago. He IS native OF SpotsylNania
county and IS about forty-two years Of
age. lie is a man of line presence. He
was converted in 1861 and entered Ran
dolph-Macon College IN 1873 lie has
had charge of various congregations,
showing al each place marked ability
For some time he was in charge OF
Woodville Circuit. from which he went
TO Orange. where he stayed two years
He afterwards took charge OF the work
at Crswe. where the church improved
greatly under his ministrations.
lie then went to McKendree church,
where his labors were greatly blessed.
He has been married some years.
lie stands on all questions OF moral
and religious interest squarely for the
right His singleness OF purpose and
sincerity draw men TO him. He Is direct
though polite; never rude, yet never
holding back the truth.
Mr. Mastin is q fine preacher. and a
practical. out-spoken man Of affairs. He
will shortly assume his new WORK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

Thiue Tomatoes. Sc. can; Best Sugar
Corn, &c. can, at S. Ullmans Sons. Bes {
Table Peaches &C.. can; Early June Peas.
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at :. Unmans Sons New North Caro-
ina Roe Herrings. $3.50 nalf barrel or l5c.
dozen. at 5. Ullman's Sons. Matches,
&C. dozen: Fresh Pork Hams, &c. pound,
az S. Ullman's Sons. White A Sugar,
4 lie pound; Condensed MIX, 90. can,
at S. Clman's Sons. Hand-Picket
Beans SC. quart; Lima Beans, DC. quart,
at S. Ulmans Sons. Rolled oats. &c.
package: James River Shad. &c. pound.
at s. UIman's Sons. Mountain Roll
Butter loo: Creamery Butter 15c. pound.
at $. Ullmans sons. Fresh oyster
Crackers aud Cracker Dust. 5c. pound.
at S. Ullman's Sons. Tomato Catsup,
DC. bottle. Canned Salmon. 5c
WashbOards. &c.. 40 = Ulman's
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Roast Peanuts. &c. quart. az 5.
Ullman's Sons. Two-uoop Buckets Sc
Onc-Pound Package Sage. &C.. at 5. I'll
mans Sons Home Made Jelly and APP
pie Butter. &c. pound, no S. Cllman' s
Sons. Three-Pound Cans Home-Made
Jelly, 10c az 5 Ullmans Sons New
Figs. 4 pounds for 25c; New seedless
Raisins. &c. pound, at ; UNman's sons.
Sour Pickles. 1Sc. gallon; Sweet Mixed
Pickles, 15c. quart, al ;. Ullman's sons.
One-Pound Bricks Boneiess Goldfish, &C.,
at S. Ullman's Sons. Scotch Herrinss.
Zoe. oox. at $ Unmans sons. Pear
line. Sc. box; Pure Sugar Syrup. l5c.
gallon. at S Ullmans sons. Fine Black
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etreet-old phone. SO; new phone 50s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
SOUTHERN RESOURCES.
Practical Work Being Done by the
Southern Railway Company.

The Southern railway has closed It's
exhibit of resources OF the South in chi
cago and has removed 10 TO St. Pau,
MINI. This exhibit viii be- located in
spacious rooms Oh prominent business
street. lt consists Of the products OF
the factories. mills, mines. farms and
forests Of the South. The mineral dis
play gives n clear idea Of what Is being
done in coal. iron ore. gold. copper. kao-
lin and general mining and in the quss-
ry'iHg OF marble building stone, etc.
That portion OF tbs exhibit devoted 20
forests products cannot be surpassed.
IL conists OF over hundred specimens
OF the woods OF Virginia, North and
South Carolina. Georgia. Alabama. Mis-
sissippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. There
Is p fine display of farm products, r,us-
traung general truck and fruit raising.
Tie grasses and grains are shown taste
fully arranged IN sheayes aa1 fruits ;lrS
G, hibted IN glass jars lie tobacco e.
liblt Is one Of the best ever male. S@m-
plcs are from Virginia, North Carolina.
Tennessee and Kentucky ENpensiy-
photographs Of scenes along the Southern
railway are exhibited.
This exhibit Is under the direction Of
tho Land and Industrial Department OF
the Southern railway, and tho hundreds
Of people flsltlhS II are AulHiahrn Win
Information regarding the entire country
tributary 20 that companys lines. Eevery
citizen OF the South having friends IN the
vicinity OF 50. Paul or correspondents
who may wish 10 know more about the
south should write a. once suggesting
that they call and see this exhibit. To-
Gated at S54 Jackson street, St. Paul,
MINI.
This Is one OF the many practical lines
NJ work being followed by the Southern
Railway Company IN is efforts 10 at
tract attention 10 the southeastern pOr-
ton OF the United States ana especially
the cities AMI towns tributary 70 iis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

ciple OF popular election being maintain
ed 81 made but little difference how its
details were worked out. / could not
here give you tho details OF the bill. but
! think an inspection OF Il will convince
the unprcjudiced OF its practical charac-
ter. Whenever tho time comes that the
people OF the respective states shall have
adopted the primary plan you Will have
no trouble IN then passing an amend
ment TO the Constitution, FOR you Will
have attained that end ~ Indirect means.
THE OBJECTIONS.
Il have heard but two objections urged
90 the popular election OF United States
Senators. First. that q poor man could
not bear the cpense OF canvass ana.
therefore. would be precludcd. In view OF
what we are told OF the present coinpo-
sition of the United States Scnate-it has
been called a millionaire's club. believe
Il don't think we could have any worse
results from tho votes OF the people.
Men OF merit. whether rich or poor. will
bo chosen by the people. Second. ] have
heard Il urged that 20 elect United States
Senators by the people would deal a
blow at tho sovereignty OF the States.
This hardly appeals 90 intelligence. me
sovereignty OF the States is involved IN
tho equality OF representation and not in
the method OF electlng that equality.
You will doubtless hear other objections.
but they are. ] think. all more or loss
moss-grown and moth-eaten.
FULL OF HOPE.
Those who advocate the popular cleo
ton OF United States Senators are full
OF hope for the future. They feel that
the cause IS a growing one. Whenever
a Democratic Congress has been asked 10
record Itself on this question II has with
out hesitation recorded itself as against
the present system. The present RepuO-
lican House of Representatives passed a
bin providing for the change, and / be-
reve only eleven members were found
against e. on this occasion, as on every
other similar one, NirginiaS congress
sionaI delegation voted for tho change
I-n0n what principle can 20 be claimed
that a man who Is TO exercise the high
est function OF government-namely.
the enactment OF laws-should not be
elected by the direct vote of the people
The inconsistency OF those opposing the
richt is seen in recognizing the right OF
the people 10 vote for members OF the
lower branch of Congress. who have, so
FAR as the enactment OF laws Is con-
cerned. the same power as members OF
tho Senate. one might also ask re op-
p0nents Of the proposed change Wnelhel
they consider the election or lnl'e'
states Senator tho exercise or nlgher
duty and moro important power than me
election Of Governor Of a state Yet
we know that the people have always
been and arc now trusted with the direct
election of tho latter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
Must Pay Taxes.

City Collector Frank w. Cunningham
and clerks are busy finishing up
list OF delinquent tax payers. All tax
bills of 1893. both real and personal, II
not paid on or before Tuesday. January
glst. will be declared delinquent and
turned over 20 the collector OF delin-
quent taxes February lst
The collector has 20 make liat. CIV
ing name and location OF property OF
every bill for report TO auditor Those
who have not paid during 1898 have now
only these two days TO settle up and
thus avoid being reported delinquent. Six
per cent. interest begins on real estate
February l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
THE FIGHT WILL
BE MADE AGAIN.
Advocates for Popular Vote for u. S.
Senators Hopeful.
LESSONS OF THE DEADLOCKS.
Mr. Rcdds Says There is Much TO En-
courage Those who Would Give
the People a Chance 10 Express
Their Choice Of Candidates.

Those who have been Advocating the
giving Of the people tho right 90 express
their choice Of candidates for united
States Senator VIII keep up the hght IN
Virginia. They are encouraged in their
efforts. Many who at Roanoke IN 1871
or an tho Legislature az its LAST session,
opposed measures that were offered on
thos8 occasions are now earnestly al
vocating change IN the system or de-
termining who will sit an tho upper
branch OF Congress.
There IS no question about tho fact that
the question VIII be a live issue IN tho
Democratic primaries and conventions IN
Virginia, and % viii be brought mp at the
next session OF tho Legislature for set
Element.
Hon. ". + Rcddy. one OF the members
~ the House OF Delegates from Rch-
mond. who has been fighting 70 bring
about n change I'm tho system. is being
encouraged nom many sources 10 Keep
up his efforts.
a BRIGHTER OUTLOOK
When seen in his law office by a Times
reporter yesterday and asked what erect
the deadlocks now on in many states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
oNEFARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
Account Nardi Gras Carnivals, TO New
Orleans. La. February IA. 1890;
Birmingham. Ala. February 1914
Mobile Ala. February 1914.

Account Of the Mardi Gras CarniNals
M New Orleans. Birmingham and Mobile
on tho above dates. tho Southern Ran
way will sell tickets 20 these points al
one arst-class fare for the round-tip
Tickets will be sold February 1th TO
18th inclusive final limit Of all tickets
February ~. 1899.
The Southern Railway is the short and
Quick way TO New Orleans. Birmingham
and Mobile from this section. and ope-
rates double daily limited train service
IN both directions. with elegant dining
car service ON both trains: f. e., the
l.. Fast Mail and Washington and
Southwestern Limited. operated daily
between New York. Washington, Nir-
einia and Carolina points and New Or
leans. with sleeping cars and thorough
fare cars going through 10 New Orleans
without change
For detail information apply TO Agents
Southern Railway or City Ticket Office
eos Z. Main St. Richmond, Va Baggage
called for and checked from residence 10
destination by Richmond Transfer Com
pany.
C. W WESTBURY T. p. A..
Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

Is again abroad in the land. The air
s,.ornsi Don't neglect the Grip" or you
s,ui ~rcn the door 20 Pneumonia and Con-
s1mnflon and invite death It's sure signs
ore ehils with fever. headache. dun heavy
n.ins mucous discharges from the nose.
lore throat and neVer-let-gO cough Don't
waste precious time treating this cough
with trochcs, tablets, or poor cheap
svrups. Cure H. az once with Or Kings
New Discovery. the infallible remedy for
bronchial troubles. IL kills the disease
germs. heals the lungs and prevents the
dreaded after effects rom the malady
price 20 cents and 800. Money back IN
not cured \ trial bottle free at owens &
Minor Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

ing a vagrant. but was dismissed.
William Clarkson was accused Of the
double offence Of being drunk and being
a vagrant. lie was fined s.. and in de-
fault of payment was put on the rock
pile for sixty days.
John Cramper, was charged with be
ing suspicious character. the ground
being that he had in his possession a
number OF chickens, presumed 10 have
been purloined in Manchester. He was
turned over to Chief-of-Police Lipscomb.
OF that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
THE POLICE COURT.
The Cases Few and Quickly Gotten
Through With.

Lula Harris. colored, who was arrested
Friday by Detective John T. Hall on
the charge OF larceny In Newport News.
wa. before the Police Court yesterday
u.r casa was continued. and she was
Yesterday afternoon taken back by Chief
~ Police Harwood OF Newport News.
Willie Thimels was charged with be-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
Qualified ON EaInfeS.

In the Chancery Court yesterday
the will OF Frederick Henry Finke was
probated, and Minnie NJ. Finke qualified
as executrix. The estate IS valued at
$500
Catherine p. RoSrs qualified az al
ministratrix, d. ,. n. c. L -. o. Jyan
Turpin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

began 20 build. They spent their money
for material and worked with their own
hands on the church. When the house
was covered in before the floor was laid.
their funds gave out. Bishop Asbury was
passing through Richmond, and the con-
secrated people told him their trouble.
He went with them TO the church, they
put some planks across the stills on which
the floor was 10 be laid. and, kneeling
with fhom there. the Bishop led In prayer.
askine God 10 give TIE money that was
needed The money eaiae. and FROM the