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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18
REPORTS OF THE BOARDS.
What Was Done i'm Foreign and Home
Mission Fields-Other WORK.

The Board of Foreign Missions of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States
will close its fiscal year May 80 free from
debt. This is the third year in success
sion that this announcement has been
made. The amount appropriated for the
year was s93535l AZ. Funds sufficient were
raised TO pay all the appropriations and
leave balance of $l1.S97.90 for the year.
The contributions have shown a marked
increase. The only source of income show
ing decrease is legacies. The largest gift
during the year was from Mrs. Rachel B.
Crane. who gave $4,000 toward the mort
gagged Indebtedness of the Presbyterian
building in New York city This building
has for the first year since its erection
shown net profit. In addition to the
amaipt raised for regular work there has
sent to india for famine relief IS
Stxf missionaries ?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

Orphans of Deceased Ministers. In its re-
port said: I'VE have had upon our roll
for the year ending March 81. 1900. 90S
names-S63 ministers. 4S3 widows. 81 orphan
families, one widow of a medical mission
airy, eight female missionaries and six
teen guests in the home at Perth Amboy.
N }. The average amount paid TO minis
tiers on the honOraby retired roll was
S2S2S7 During the past year we have added
Ill new names TO the roll of annuitantS-
sixty-three minister's forty-two widows,
one female missionary, five orphans, and
We have to-day twenty-six more families
on the roll than than we had the year pre-
vious. Fifty-seven of those who were on
the roll have died during the year: Thir-
ty-nine ministers. sixteen widows, ten or
phans and one guest at the Ministers
House at Perth Amboy, n. j, Several of
those formerly receiving aid have with
drawn their request for further assistance.
and others have not been renewed by their
presbyteries. Notwithstanding these facts
we have had 903 families on the roll during
the past year-being twenty-six more fam
lilies than we ever had in any previous
year.. s-s
The report of the Beard of Aid for Col
leges and Academies showed that the re-
ceipts for 1SS9-l9OO had been 1852 as
against s1s1,996 the previous year. The
aided institutions number twenty-nine, and
their net property is valued at 81, ,S62.
The total number of students is 1875, of
which SS4 are college LAS academic pre-
paratory; S21 students in classical studies.
The number of church members is 1.5Ss.
the conversions during the year being III
and the number intending TO be ministers
III.
Rev. Edward b. Hodge. B. D., secretary
of the Board of Education, says there have
been enrolled 716 candidates under the care
Of the board during the year. being twenty
nine less than in the previous year; twenty
three in academy, 294 in college. 399 in SEM
inaries. Three are Bohemians, five are
Spanish-speaking students, thirty-one Ger
mans and sixty-seven negroes. Four hum
dred and twenty-three were marked high"
or medium" scholarship. Eight have died
since the last report, three have been COM
PEELED to turn aside for a time through
failure of means or to recuperate broken
health. Nine have been dropped from the
roll on account of their having married.
The existing slowness of the sons of the
church to offer their services for the min
istry seems to indicate low spiritual con-
diticn in our families and congregations
and calls for humiliation and prayer.
Jacob Nelson, treasurer of the Board of
Education, reports the total receipts for
the year ending April 16 to have been
S93 1886. The board has cash balance of
$1.216.n.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

Nearly Three Hundred Commissioners
I'm Session at Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. May 1.-THE
General Assembly of the Cumberland Pres
tyterian Church convened in this city at
10:S0 o'clock, with about 200 of the 300 ap-
pointed commissioners present, and many
prominent men and women of the church
who are not here in an official capacity.
1t is estimated that the attendance is over
400. The commissioners represent 126 pres
byteries In the territory extending from
Pennsylvania to California and from Iowa
to Louisiana The opening sermon was
preached this morning by the retiring
moderator, Dr. Halzell, and at this after
noon session, the organization of the as
sembly was perfected and the roll made
out. Assembly communion was held to-
night under the direction of the local
pastors and the retiring moderator. The
assembly will be in session all week. Re-
ports from the presbyteries will be the
order of business for tomorrow morning s
session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

The War Department and Congress
Should bear in mind that under present
Legislation the augmented army will. on
the 1st of July, 1901. be cut down to its
kstrength prior to the Spanish war. leaving
only about ten thousand troops in the Phil
ippines. There will be time enough at the
next session Of Congress to provide for this
contingency. but 1t should not be over
looked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

ever done to place us under such obliga-
ton to them? Certainly the kind of rule the
Kruger government maintains shows that
1t is not popular government in sense
that would justify the Beers in asking US
TO do such thing In the name of liberty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

or course it was slip of the pen or a
Eick OF memory that made the Journal say
Vacancy occurring during a session of the
Senate could be filled during such session.
THE constitutional provision regarding va
'cancies relates to the recess of the Legis-
nature. and not to the session or recess of
he Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

ATLANTA, Ga, May 17.-Rev. ]. w.
Martin, of Little Rock, Ark, was to-day
elected moderator of the present annual
session of the Southern General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church, which is now
in session here. The election took place
Immediately after the devotional exercises
and the calling of the roll of committees
who have reported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

No one will undertake to defend Post
master Thompson. but his case is not so
very remarkable because of the infrequency
Of defalcations. short accounts, etc. Local
officers in considerable numbers commit ir-
regularities, and not much is said about It,
Yet much is said in criticism OF Mr..
Thompson that one would be led to infer
that a financial irregularity is unknown in
Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

There Is little place called Bryantown
on the eastern shore of Maryland. It's fit
ness as a place for quiet meditation on the
part of the joint Demosopop ticket IS OBJ
vious. and the waters contiguous thereto
are deem and salt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

That the British troops in Mafel1ng.
after all they have gone through and their
accumulated losses. should have been able
capture an attacking force of Beers af-
fords fine proof of Anglo-Saxon staying
power. If Colonel Baden-Powell succeeds
in holding out till relief comes he will be
one of England's heroes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

John I wish you would take me to the ParI.
exposition"
Eliza. the hotel prices in Paris at that time
will be 50 day
Well let's go over and keep hotei.".
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

be Governor of Montana character
notion of the lieutenant governor
Clark case as Contemplate trick
Is fair to assume that future rela-
between them will be somewhat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

st. Louis reporters have something more
important TO do now than watch the
Mississippi for discarded No. II boots
carried down the river from the Chicago
drainage canal. With a big strike on. the
Inauguration Of the racing season and the
Presbyterian General Assembly. to say
nothing OF the constant watch for funnel
shaped clouds. the reporters job is not a
sinecure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

-uruxual attendance upon the Grand
7 encampment and other organizations
d indicate that more people prefer In
apolis as the place for the holding of
meetings than any other city except
In which they live.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

E April report of our foreign trade
Us a gain over April. 1899. of $50. 900,
million day. our total exports being
j000. 900. Such figures cannot furnish en-
fragment for those who would like to
calamity approaching.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

the Boer delegates wanted arbitration
mediation they should have come to the
lifted States before the war began. in
lad of precipitating and beginning 1t
eTselyes and waiting until they are
ycttcally beaten before talking of peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18
Naturally Inferred just Now.

What did that Cuban say about the Havana
postoffice embezzlements?
He said 1t looked IL our boasted American
civilization couldn't stand the relaxing wear
and tear of hot climate"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

''What Is IL, little Jim?"
''Ev'body in this house b'longs to club but
me. think y might femme join tn g. A. r."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

must be gratifying to the citizens of
annapolis to know that the veterans
away highly pleased with the well
E they received at the hands of the city.
resolution Of thanks adopted by the
kmpment called forth genuine applause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

amelia. the Transvaal war is costing Eng
land $50 a minute"
Yes: and men call women extravagant All
our d. A. r. wars don't cost us cent. Henry
rot a single cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

Tie Democratic editors may as well cork
.their crocodile tears. The Republicans are
|Quite as anxious as they to "let the pun
tishment fit the crime" and. what's more,
nkhe object all sublime will be achieved
good Republican time-the shortest pos
e with Justice to all parties concerned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

iQtant General Corbin has given the
the general. the War Department
President for taking a temperate
the army canteen question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

The immense turnout of veterans in the
parade of Wednesday is the cause of much
comment. The old soldier is yet numerous
and quite vigorous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

was a year ago yesterday that the
conference assembled at The Hague.
practical results of that meeting are
the future. but 1t is not to be doubt
edl that in 1t lay the germ of an abiding
peace for the world and its consequent de-
velopment along humanitarian lines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

strange things have happened as the
nation OF Mr. Corbett, the prize
er, over Mr.. Mcclellan in one of the
many districts. Mr.. Corbett is willing,
can see no reason why he may not go
congress as well as any other man.
4 may be true, but in going to Congress
would miss the gate money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
A Crowd Center.

''what Is the population OF this town. any
way?''
well. TO tell the honest truth. we have so
many conventions that 1t isn't worth while TO
try to find OUT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18

When people fully understand that any
real assistance that the United States could
render the Beers would involve US in war
icus to demonstrate their sympathy for
that people in that positive manner. That
~ pensioners should entertain
= United States would ex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18
A Boys Aspiration.

while we had them at the close: lastly, how
ever, we've got so we don't have them at ALL"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-18
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work was that begun by this committee
few years since, among the colored
people of the South. Our hope has not
thus far been realized. Funds were lack
ing and the work has been almost sus-
pended.
MANY of our Presbyteries. have. upon
suggestion from this committee, memorial
lied the President and Congress for the ex-
clusion of the drink traffic both from the
army and our new possessions, and some
have petitioned our government TO yield
to the entreaties which come from the New
Hebrides Islands that American traders be
forbidden to carry firearms and strong
drinks and opium to those islands, and IL is
our hope that this government will second
the appeal to this effect.
I'VE are not discouraged, but We confess
that we are perplexed and saddened re-
garding the apathy Of large portion of
our church. If Presbyterials come not up
to the help of the Lord against the mighty.
enlargement and deliverance shall arise
from another place. and our beloved church
shall have no share in the glorious triumph.
We seem to have reached a crisis in this
work. The Presbyterian temperance host
is at Kadesh Barnea. Must II turn back
for weary years of wilderness wander
fngs, or will the General Assembly COM
| mand the people that they go forward
The report of the Board Of Church Erec-
ton states that the number of applica-
tions during the last year was about 50
per cent. larger than in the year previous
and almost the largest of any year in the
boards experience. The application had
come from A different States and Terri
tories and from regions widely sepa-
rated as the length and breadth of the con-
tinent These indicated the constant
| growth in the church. and moreover,
| showed that the most rapid advance is In
| the great central regions of the continent
Minnesota, Iowa. Kansas and Colorado
| still held the lead. Notwithstanding the
steady progress TO the front of Washing
| ton. Oregon and California. From the diff
| ferent funds appropriations had been made
| to Us churches to an aggregate amount OF
$141.531 The increase in the number of
churches was nearly 20 per cent. and in the
aggregate appropriations nearly = per
| cent.
xxx
hyterian Board Of Relief Tor
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
A YOUTHFUL FIRE BUG
Six Efforts to Burn Mrs. Bette
Turner's Home.
Little Negroes Claims That a Woman Persuaded
Her 10 Fire the House. Both
Under Arrest.
Especial to News and Observer J

N'PNSi"i W -NtNo II observer.
Durham, n. c., Sept. S.-Since last
Wednesday six unsuccessful attempts
have been made to burn the residence of
Mrs. Bette Turner, who conducts q
boarding house near Trinity College. So
persistent have been the efforts that Mrs.
Turner has put every one in any wav
connected with the house to watch for
hre, To-Day. During the afternoon Mrs.
Lougee, MRS. Turner's daughter. had oc-
caslon to leave her room. When she re-
turned she discovered the bed clotbino
had been pulled aside. She INVESTIGATED
ana 1ound that three matches had been
pidceu between the bed clothing and the
mattress. The matches was burning very
SLOWLY when she discovered them. She mt
the IRE out, with but very little dam
age. "H
mere had been no one in tbio
room during her absence excent . it'll
ten year old colored girl named D.;su
Fente, who had been employed Nv ,rrc
turner for the past three wears She
was confronted with the charge of cans
InS 'heSe nreS, and confessed to Mrc
turner and said she was told to do 90
py Lucy Latta, also colored who ~
pears to be about forty years of aea M
turner notified the police. Officer A.
~ iuse placed the child under arrest. The
hatld woman was also arrested hut 10
nieu showing anything about the froc
~ the police station the girl said 49,
Lucy Latta wanted her to leave NJ
turner's. and go home where She co,Ia
-, WIN the Latta woman's children
ano Told her the best way IN got 49,
from mrs. Turner was to burn ~ '
ohe said the Latta woman gave bar 90
nat.tles ana told her how to go about
setuhg the house on fire. but alec ~.
neaa &c Keep on trying until She snc-
the defana turning the house. Both of
station tonight, but the Latta w poaice
the a'1S any knowledge of the affair hrt
- lltle girl told her that she did n y
said 20 tell a falsehood, and She aIso
as well tal, A at woman that she might
are po.h IN Jail and will be given
urinary hearing tomorrow n d pre-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11

months pay, and Genera Carr, finding
that many Of the rnen were suffering on
this account, promptly offered to pay of
the entire regiment, officers and men, and
had sufficient funds for that purpose
transferred to one of the Jacksonville
banks, but the War Department did not
see fit to allow him TO do SO. He then
loaned every man who applied to him
money TO meet his immediate necessities,
and from time to time bought needed
delicacies for some who were sick, besides
visiting them and cheering them by his
presence.
In my own company ID, he voluntarily
offered to take care of the families OF the
men Will absent from Durham. and on
Christmas eve in the camp in CUBA, the
boys hearts were gladdened by a cable
gram from General Carr, telling them
that 800 had been sent to the company to
provide them with a Christmas dinner,
and on their return he was the first to
grasp their hands and welcome them
home.
The Standardization war is now over,
but some Of our late comrades are IN
China; some are in the Philippines. VINO
knows how sooD the war cloud Will again
lower and burst? How we'll will it be
then to nave in Washington, in the United
States Senate, at the ear OF the Wal De
partment, a man who will do everything
that a man can do to protect the inter
ests OF the soldier boys?
The hardships endured in Raleigh, jack
sonyille. Savannah and Cuba are things
of the past, but as you Will recall them,
together with the pleasures of camp life,
| beg you to remember him who did as
much as man could do. and more than
any other man did do, to alleviate those
hardships and to enhance those pleasures,
and to show your appreciation OF the ma
by supporting him for this office which IS
in your gift.
That man is Julian S. Carr, and the
office, United States Senator.
Your late comrade in arms,
THOS B. CHRISTIAN,
Late Lieut., 1st n. G. Vol. Infantry.
Durham, y. c., Sept. 8. 1900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident. of which Mr.. John
Oliver Of Philadelphia. was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: Il was
in a most dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and sides,
no appetite-gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately, a friend advised
trying Electric Bitters;' and to my great
JOY and surprise. the first bottle made a
decided Improvement. l continued their
use for three weeks. and am now a we'll
man. l know they saved my life. and rob-
bed the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only Scots, guar
anteed, at all drug stores.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
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