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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

In our estimation a balcony should be
quite large and as open as possible to
admit of all the cool brcczcs that are
essential To comfort In extremely no,
weather, says American Homes. W,
would also have an arrangement where,
by we could CLOSE II when necessary to
keep out rain. snow and chilly winds that
sometimes follow storms. Canvas on
rollers would he sufficient to close up tn,
balcony when required. The balcony
should be- large enough to swing ham
mocks aud to have room for several easy
chairs, enough to accommodate family
circle and n few visitors. Then It might
he really pleasant part of the house.
The proper entrance to it should be from
a hall on the second floor. so that II
would not ncccsSitatc going through
rooms in the house to get to 1t.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
III. Architects influence.

II an architect sat himself down to
make only one plan and require every pa.
tron to build to that, his cycle Of influence
and the volume Of his business would be
very limited, II is this very prepared,
ness OF mind, which prospective build.
er can acquire only by the consideration
of the idcns OF others, which enables a
client to clearly set before the architect
his desires in such way that he can
in;clligcntly follow them and produce
something at once satisfactory to the
client and credit to his artistic ability.
American Homes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
}. r. & L. Co.
TIME TABLE.
From and After January l, 1899
NOTICE.

Agent.
q. p. DRNIsoN. Ruperintandant
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

E. L. LOMAX, G. P. & T. A.,
I472 Omaha, Nebraska.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
American Messenger Service. Ma
sonic Temple. Tel. IA

The use Of the Singer in millions o,
homes shows the unprecedented sue,
cess Of these idesI sewing maSAines
II is convincing proof that thu Singer
sxcels in all kinds OF family ~&tns
and art needle work. All our { VIM
machines are of the best constructor
beautifully decorated, and are mounted
on sleected woods in finely finished
cabinets of artistic designs. B. Der.
I-rsen. sgent. t6h Bethel street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

.,,mo..l, %. .. i... ss'ttas r,-, -m V
fouri N ,hs sishsh tsfs
VESSELS IN PORT

tThis list docs not include coastersJ
Agenor. Am. ~. Colby. Newcastle. May
2.
Alden Bcsse, Am. biz. Potter. San
Francisco, July g. W. q. Irwin a
Co
Azalea, Am schr, Fardclius, Gray's
Harbor July H. Lowers a Cooke.
Big Bonanza. Am biz Bergman. New.
castle. June 3.
cambridge, Am. schr.. Bauman Port
Townsend. July II. Allen n Robin.
son.
BERT Minor, Am. schr., Paven. san
Francisco, July 10. Allen a Robin
son.
Chas. r, Moody. Am. sp., Anderson
Tacoma, June s.
c. +. Sargent, Am. sp., Cannon, Ia
coma. June 10.
Ceylon, Am. blk. willer, Laysan Island,
July Z. II. Hackfeld & Co.
Dirigo, Am. sp., Goodwin, Hongkong
June Is.
Diamond Head. Am. bk., Peterson, San
Francisco, July 8. II. Hackfeld &
Co., Ltd.
Erskine NJ. Phelps, Am. sp., Graham,
Manila, June IA.
Eliza, 1t. sp., Maresca, Newcastle, July
3. Coal to order.
Geo. Curtis, Am. sp.. Geo. S. Calhoun,
San Francisco, June 5.
Geo. c. Perkins, Am. biz. Mas, Eureka,
July 0. Levers & Cooke.
II. ID. Bendixen, Am. schr. Peterson,
Eureka, July 5. o. L. & b. A.
Halcyon. Am. schr., Chas. Mellin, Eu-
reka, May 81.
Helene, Am. schr. Christensen, San
Francisco, July IL. w. G. Irwin &
Co.
Irmgard, Am. bkt. Smith, San Fran
cisco, July 5. +. A. Schaefer & &c.
Ivy, Am. sp. Halstead, Newcastle, July
5. Coal to order.
Inca, Am. schr., Rasmussen, Newcas-
tie, June is.
James II. Bruce. Am. schr., Peterson,
Aberdeen, May 26.
Klikitat, Am. bkt. Cutler, Eureka, July
s. Wilder & Co.
Louisiana, Am. bk Halcrow, Newcas-
tie, June 90.
Luzon, Am. schr.., Anderson, Grays
Harbor, July ~. Levers & Cooke.
Mauna Ala, Haw. bk., Smith, San Fran
cisco.
Marion Chilcott, Am. bk., Weldon,
Newcastle, June 81 To order.
Mohican, Am. blk. Kelly, San Francisco,
July 6. Castle & Cooke.
Mary +. Foster, Am. schr... Thompson,
San Francisco, July II. II. Hackfeld
e. Co., Ltd.
Meteor, Am. schr., Laas, Port Blakely,
July IA. Levers & Cooke.
Olympic. Am. bk., Gibbs, San Francis
co, June is.
Rosamond, Am. schr. Ward. San Fran
cisco, July Z. T. II. Davies & Co.
Sebastian Bach, Br. bk., Nagasaki, Feb
ruary II.
Star Of Italy, Haw. sp., Wester, New
castle. June 1.
st. Katherine, Am. bk., Saunders, San
Francisco, July ~. c. Brewer & Co.
S. N. Castle, Am. bkt., Hubbard, San
Francisco, July II. w. G. Irwin 4
Co.
Skagit, Am. bkt., Robinson, Port Gam
BILE, July II. Wilder & Co.
W. b. Flint, Am. bk., Parsons, New
York, June 81.
W. H. Dimond, Am. bkt. Nilsson, San
Francisco, July s. w. G. Irwin & Co.
w. II. Smith, Am. .schr., Smith, Port
Blakeley, July ~. o. L. & b. A.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
PER 6. q. AUSTRALIA,

Just landed full line Of grapes. ap-
pies, oranges, lemons. celery. cabbage,
caullflower. cranberries, burbank and
red potatoes, 4ates, salmon, founders,
halibut, crabs, Eastern and California
oysters lin tin and SHELF turkeys,
chickens, ducks, quail. A I'LL line OF
canned goods. CAMARINos' REFRI-
GERATOF
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

Under the United States law on and
after June 14th, 1900. all shipping re-
ceipts must bear 1-cent Documentary
War Tax Stamp on the original, dupli-
cate and triplicate.
Shippers are requested to afiix the
stamps according to law as freight
cannot be received otherwise.
Shipping receipts must contain a
statement of the contents OF packages.
INTER-ISLAND STEAM NAVIGA-
TON CO.. Ltd.
Jas. l.. Mclean, Vice President.
WILDER'S STEAMSHIP co.
C. l.. Wight, President
1555-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

Subscribers 10 tbe BUL-
.LETN not recefOms Me~ ba-
;bers promptly wM confer a
faVOr BY notifying The Bust
ness C@Ge, Telephone a5h.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
STEAMER J A. CUMMINS,
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

Beginning with Monday, June IS, and
every Monday thereafter, the above
Steamer will leave Honolulu at 10 a. m,
calling at Waimanalo Heiia, Kamoke
Kaalaea, Waiahole land Punalou,
weather permittingO
w. G. IRWIN & CO., LTD,
Agents.
l559-lm
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
8. s. Claudine,
MCDONALD, Master.
NHAUyT
s. s. Lehua,
BENNETT, Master.

MOIlOKAI, MAUI, LANAI.
ssi,s avery Nopdav for Kaunakakai.
xamaIo MaunaIei Kalaupana LabaI-
,,a Tonoiua Olowalu. Returnine ar
,-ty.s Of Uonoiu,u Saturday mornings
Tbis comnanv reserves the right 10
r,ata changes in the time of departure
.nd arrival ot ira steamers WITHOIJT
NoTICE and n will not he resnonsIble
s,or INV conseonences arising there.
r,ro,,
Gnrs,o,oos rust be M IN. landing
., uanasna Their Sreisbt This COM
~ IL, Iii No, hoid itsei, rasnors,hIo
yo ,ah, as,ar !, hos haan IspSad
Noi ,a Sn,a,uad onIn ~ n,un.,,.
LFe 0'''A 'es'eu o"'' ~ o"e'
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

A mechanics lien may exist for lum.
Der and material furnished under con-
tract with subcontractor.-Bcrr Yer.
sus McAdams. 80 =. w. Rep. (Tex.), 952
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21

Some of the qualities of the Tribune
wheel are blue color, perfection Of
parts, lightness, strength, durability
and speed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
Notice to Stockholders
SEATTLE BEER,

The ever popular Rainier beer 70 be-
coming . household word and will
you have q glass Of Seattle" IL more
often heard than anything else. The
Criterion. Saloon has the beer on tap or
In bottles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-21
DUTCH COLONIAL STYLE.
ussssows ana rsrvs~,s-, = ~.ss.
Ahou, sa.s1p ,ompis,ss

sbou, sa.s"o pompis,.a.
i'1rfrfhi -. Wy Ueafrf iiIi,hiHfs. nshHse,.
ir1 iisihuth atrnus. nfa1tiynI
This y ~ handsome and convenient \
design ~ cnh w. made fof the money.
The hall through the housp will b. found
suitable fpr nny climate. and tho plan
can Ne modified ~ suit almost any r..
puitcmcnt The whole ~ the exterior Il
covered with shingles
The hall pnflor aud dining room are
snishcd In CHARTERED csk aud the rest Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
FRIGHTENED A THIEF.
Patrolman Case Saw Him at Window
That Was Broken.
The Fellow Ran and the Policeman Inst
Sight Of Him In Darkness.

officer Case of the Central police sta
tion prevented a break on Canal street
last night, although the would-be rob-
Der succeeded in making his escape.
The policeman was walking along
Canal street about 1880 O'Clock, when
he heard the noise OF breaking glass.
He ran i'm the direction of the sound
and discovered that "a large window
pane about two by three feet had been
smashed In Gardiner & Tuell's provi-
sion store at S25 Canal street by throw
ing an iron bar through 1t.
Close TO the window was a man, who
on seeing the policeman quickly turn
ed and fled. going up Church street.
Patroman Case followed the man to
North Main street, but lost him in the
darkness. He then went back to the
scene Of the break. where he was
Joined by officer Hanifan. Inside the
store was found a short iron bar about
three feet long, which had evidently
been thrown through the glass. Poul-
try hanging inside the window had
probably excited the cupidity of the
fugitive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
ANNUAL. CONFERENCE
HELD AT THE ELOlSE.
Dau0hters of the American ReVOlu-
ton Listened to Interesting Re-
ports and Enjoyed Luncheon.

her successor. NV predecessor also so
sat,bfull,, nerforped all the dutles
connected with her office that theIe
was nothing requiring immedla'e
temtion at shc beginning OF the si ..a.
frhe activity OF the summer OF 1898 was
a,,er'the extreme need of relief caused
bv the war with Spain had been sup
plied and il has nOt been surpiisins
that a condition OF inaction mas per
Vaded one and all Y,,.is
The stale treasurer, Mrs. NJ. B. Lewis,
then read her annual report M Mn'on
showed the receipts 10 have Deeh Sl4-.oo'
Then followed the report OF Nhe au.
but the expenditures had nor yet p@en
determined. .,.
visory board. giving an account OF the
meetings held during the year. anu
the report OF the societies OF the Nhli-
dren OF the American Revolution py
Mrs. Hezekiah Conant, state director
OF The societies. who read the Reports
from the several societies.
Mrs. Thornton announced tnat
the congress of The Daughters OF the
American Revolution would open IN
W ashington, ID. c., on Monday, Fepru-
ary 18th. and then several OF the pro-
posed amendments 10 the consutuuVh
and bylaws were approved by dhe
conference.
After a brief discussion motion
made by Mrs Ballou was carried TO
the effect that the conference recon-
mend that the chapters all over the
state devote one day TO be called the
Gen. Nathaniel Greene statue day
for the purpose Of raising n commem-
Grafton fund A motion was also car
ried to the effect that at least three
meetings OF the advisory board should
be held during the year, or whenever
the state regent should deem it advis-
able
Mrs Lippitt announced, for the COM
mittee having the matter I'm charge.
that Mrs. George NJ. Thornton had
been reelected state regent and the
announcement was received with ap-
plause. after which the meeting was
adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

The sixth annual state conference or
the Daughters of the American Revo-
Iution OF Rhode Island was held yes
terday afternoon AT the Eloise, on
Franklin street, the business meeting
being preceded by a luncheon gwen
by Mrs. George NJ. Thornton, the state
regent, TO the state board and regents.
An elaborate menu was served and
the tables were very prettily decor
ated.
The guests were Mrs. Charles War
rem Lppitt, regent OF Gaspee chap-
ter: Mrs. Hezekiah COnant, STATE al
rector of childrens societies; Mrs. y.
B. Lewis. state treasurer Mrs. Rich
ard j. Barker. state historian; Mrs.
Samuel Conant, regent of Flintloch
and Powder Horn chapter, Pawtucket ;
Mrs Swinburne, regent OF William FL
lery cnapter, Newport; Mrs. susan
Ballou, ex-state regent, Mrs. Edward
l.. Johnson state secretary; Miss Lane,
regent OF Narragensett chapter
Kingston: Mrs. William Park, regent
OF Pawtucket chapter; Miss VIII
nams. regent of Bristol chapter; Miss
Larned. regent OF Woonsocket chap
ter: Miss Taylor. regent of the Phoebe
Ward Greene chapter, Westerly Mrs;
$. f.. Whitman, regent Gen. Nathaniel
Greene chapter. East Greenwich.
The conference was called 10 order
by Mrs. Thornton, and after the usual
routine business, three minute reports
were made by the historians OF the
several chapters, and they covered the
work accomplished during the past
year.
The report OF the state regena MRS.
Thorn trt, said m substance. during
the past year there has been a most
pleasant and harmonious feeling
throughout the state. 1t is not my in
tention 10 claim the honor OF having
brought about this satisfactory condi
tion because 1t was all due 10 Mrs
Ballou's tact and courtesy that the
pathway has been made SO smooth for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
SWIMMING CONTESTS.
interesting Aquatic Events al ProVl-
dence Athletic Club.
BroukIIne lCuntesiants Carried Oft Nearly
All the HonOrs.

An excellent series of swimming
events in the tank of the Providence
Athletic club was witnessed last night
by large and enthusiastic crowd. The
competitors In the several events were
from the Brookline Swimming club of
Brooklne. Mass. and the Providence
Athletic club. The former were the
winners in every event except one, the
relay race.
In the 50-yard contest, swum I'm heats,
Harry lie Mayne won the first. Arthur
Mann the second and William Lloyd
Garrison, Jr, the third, all three OF tfre
Brookllne Swimming club. Garrison
won the final.
George Moore OF Brookline easily
vanquished his competitors in the
plunge for distance. No record was
made, as the tank was too short for
Moore's exceptionally good work.
In the 10O-yard swim Herbert Holm
won first heat, w. l.. Garrison the sec
ond, and Holm the final.
Moore and Garrison easily carried of
the honors I'm the diving contest
The relay race between Prov dence
and Brookline teams was won by the
former after a most spirited contestby
a few feet
Peter s. MoNally of Boston, cham-
pion long distance. swimmer. gave an
interesting exhibition of trick and
fancy swimming. concluding his per-
formance with his inmltable, humor-
Gus seal act. He was given an ovation
The water sports concluded with a
lively game of polo, which was won 10y
Brookline I'm three straight goals, scor-
ed by Ed. Souther. Arthur Mann and
Herbert Halen.
Swimming events are to be made
popular at the Providence athletic clut
and another series OF water sports vii
| be arranged for next month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
This
is
Business !!
announcement

To all to whom this may concern. be
1t known that /, Jacob Doll, OF New
York city y, ifsve-tiffs- day sold TO Sat-
cHffe N. Widdup, all my stocks or
pianos, both in Providence and Woon-
socket, and all pianos and organs ont
on lease, rented or otherwise. and all
payments due thereon are TO DC pa'o
TO the said Sutcliffe N. Widdup at 4S2-
asa Westminster street, Providence. X
/. Soliciting continuance OF pubic
patronage for my successor. Mr.. Wild
dup. Respectfully.
JACOB DOLL.
Providence. r. l., Jan. IL, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
Lace Dept.

CUT WORK SHAMS AND SCARFS-
IT. always an interesting event lot
a person TO save money
LOT 1-Cut work Shams only, ooo
eacn. ............,...s..s.s'
LOT 2-Cut work Shams and
Scarfs, have been 49c.. broken ,<o
lots. each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OfS
LOT 3-Shams only. have been 30
69c., now. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. foS
LOT 4-Shams and Scarfs. -no
have been 75c.. now. each. OSC
SOFA PILLOWS. 20x2O inches,
the price N about half the
cost of material, each....... %/C
TORCHON LACE. only, yard. JsC
ORIENTAL LACE, 4 inches o,
and inches wide, only, yard ~
VEILINGS-Brown and Navy.
Fancy Net Neilings. from
12i5c. yard down 10. yard. %
BELDING SILK, skein.".... JsC
OLYMPIA SILK, skein........ zC
CUT WORK TIDES, TWO\ n
IOfs ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
A WELL KNOWN MILL MAN
DIES AT HIS Wc0NSCCKeT HOME

william Henry Magee, for is years
superintendent OF the Berkeley com
pany of Berkeley, and one of the best
known mill superintendents in New
England, died at his home In Woon-
socket. yesterday, aged 60 years. He
was unmarried. He was born i'm Maine,
spent his boyhood in western Massa =
chusetts, and hai been connected with
mills in Uxbridge, Newburyport and
elsewhere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
DISCUSSED AT ELMW00D TEMPLE

Rev. Il. Tallmadge Root presided
over a debate at the Elmwood Temple
last evening, and the subject was:"Re-
solved. That the work of home mis-.
sions is more pressing than that OF
foreign missions" The speakers in the
affirmative were T.. c. Austin and Miss
Mary B. Shepley and those in the neg
ative were James Thurston and Dr.
Pauline Root, of China. few min
utes were allowed TO each side for re-
fu.at ton, after which the audience vot-
ed that the affirmative had won on the
point of merit OF arguments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
n CARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
20 refund the money on so cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II
II fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Blandin= e. Banding. A. w. Fenner.
Kenyon, Smith e. Co. II. V. o'Donnell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
Glove Dept.

Broken lots OF Lined Gloves and Nit
tens 10 close at very low prices.
LOT boys and Misses Lined
Kid and Mocha Gloves and
Mittens. Ladies' Lined Fur
Top Kid Mittens, Gents
Lined Astrachan, Mocha -
Palm Gloves, former prices Ehr
from soc TO Sl.00 pair, your Hui
choice at pair...............
LOT 2-Gents' Fleece Lined
Mocha Gloves. all sizes. in,
browns; also< Fleece Lined
Kid Gloves. In reds. tans and
browns; Ladies' Lined AS
trachan Gloves. kid palms.
Ladies' Silk Lined Mocha
Gloves. i'm tans and browns. ~
former prices Of these from WIZ
$l.00 20 $3.50 pair. your choice OUt
OF these at per pair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

Three turkeys. weighing in the ag-
gregate so pounds and about SO pounds
OF lamb, were stolen from a market at
No. 305 Canal street last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. 9.-For New Eng
land; Snow tonight, followed by clear
ing; cold wave tonight and SATURDAY
Easterly. shifting to northwesteriy
gales.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

An Armenian storekeeper at No. III
Charles street reports that last eve
ming II cotton clothes lines. OF the value
OF s240, were stolen from his doorway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

Patrolman Gilfoil shot a sick horse
at the rear of No. 535 Gladstone ave-
nue., and at the request of the owner.
Max Goldberg, yesterday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

Hsiftone, Photo, Wood Engraving
Printing. best work low prices. The J. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
CARD 4
FREE. PALMISTRY..
FOR A FEW DAYS
COMMENCING THURSDAY. FEB. l.
NINE. S. DEL MAINE,

from Prof. Sterling's School OF PALMS.
try Will be at our store and VIII give
a fiveminute reading OF the ram 20
any of our customers purchasing soous
10 the amount of $l00 or more.
OF all branches OF the study or hu-
man nature, that OF the hand has the
most powerful claim. The reading OF
the lines OF the hand as interpreted hY
Nine. Del Maine furnishes many m
terestlng suggestions BE sure and have
your palm read. and receive infoima :
tion that may be OF great value TO
you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
Hosiery Dept,

40 dozen extra heavy Cotton
Hose, double knees, double
s0les and high spnced heels,
regular price. per pair zoe, r<o
now per pair....,.........,,,,
% dozen Boys extra heavy
Fleeced Lined Hose, regular
price. per pair i0c., now per rTe
pair. ..........,.... ...'..sss's'ss
25 dozen Children's heavy
weight Cashmere Ribbed
Hose, double knees and dou-
BILE sOles, good value at, per r6n
pair 2gc.. now per pair........
40 dozen Ladies' Fancy Inn
ported Hose. regular price, yoIo
per pair 25c., now per pair. ~
% dozen Gents Fancy Striped
Socks. regular price, per roro
pair 25c, now per pair...,.. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoU IS E.
Sag Harbor."
--.o.-
xEITHs NEW THEATRE-continu-
GUS performance.
-.o:-
EMPIRE-''The Floor Walkers"
--.o:-
OLYMPIC-'Fads and Follies."
-:o:-
wEsTMINsTER-Sa T. Jacks own
Burlesque Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
HERE is SOME THING THAT
MONEY CANNOT BUY.
TrTI EGRAN

New York, Jan. 10, 1900.
To S. N. widdup, 4S2 Westminster ST.,
Providence, X. l.:
Kindly accept my congratulations.
That you may have good success is my
sincere wish.
JACOB DOLL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-04

Gain in 1899 Not so Great as In the
Year before.

The reports OF tho numerical accesSlons
10 the churches OF the United States In
1889 show that the gain was not 90 great
as that recorded in the previous year.
the Independent prints a summary Of
thesc reports every year. and from this
summary Il is learned that the approx
mate membership OF all the churches of
the country AT present Is q, 5la.oot. against
n, col al a year ago and 2S,50s. ~ two
years ago.
The Methodist bodies are siiI at the
head Of the iizt of Protestant danomina-
lions. numerically considered They num-
har seventeen in all. ana have AS0a. SID
eomnuulcants. against AT7e.sSa q year
ago. some Idea of the seets into which
they are separated may be gathered from
this partial summary Methodist Eplsco-
pal Union American AethoetsS Episco-
pal. African Methodist Episcopal. African
Uulou Methodist Episcopal African
Methodist Episcopal Zion. Methodist
Protestant Wesleyan Methodist. Metho4
dist Episcopal South. Congregational
Methodist. Zion Union Apostolic ard
Independent Methodist Similarly the
Papststa wh0 stand next tn mum.
bern having 44ss.ssS members, against
AS5bAT1 YoRr age are divides
lsto various snlsn bodies There are the
Regular North. ReE0say South Regular
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q the Roman Cafndiics q Htfle morn than
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