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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Late News and Notes Of Local Labor
Organizations.

The Building Trades Council which
was organized three weeks ago, held
a well attended meeting Monday even
ing in Carpenters hall. Eight local
unions are at present represented In
the Council, including Plumbers, Plast.
erers, Brlcklayers, Stonecutters, Stone.
masons, Painters. Carpenters ana
Sheet and Metal Workers. These un-
ions represent membership Of 900.
At the meeting a week ago the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
w. II. Chapman, Of Painters; vice
president, Jacob Shook, of the Stone.
masons; secretary, Frank Hebert, OF
the Carpenters; treasurer, j. NJ. Bauer,
of the Sheet and Metal W orkers. At
last evenings meeting a committee OF
three was appointed to draft a reso'
luton and bylaws for the Council.
All disputes or differences existing he,
tween affiliated unions and employers
will be nrbltrated by the Council,
Each organization Is represented by
three delegates.
Prior to the meeting of the Building
Trades the Carpenters held n busy
session. Eighty members were pres
ent. Officers were elected as follows
to serve for the ensuing six months:
President, John Murphy; vice prcsl,
dent, Joseph Hnkle; recording secre-
tary, d. II. Boyer; financial secretary,
Geo. W. Ewing; treasurer, s. l., Walk
up; conductor JOS. Rcifsnldcr; warden,
p. Knight; trustee, II. II. Ebert; audi
tor Ed, Schalfer; delegates to Central
Labor Union, Sam Bender and Oliver
skiver.
The Plasterers' union will give n
smoker and reception on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 10, In Bricklayers' hall
to which every journeyman plastercr
Of the city and vicinity is invited to
attend. A special invitation Is extended
to the plastercrs who have not yet
Joined the union. Mcssrs. John Brady
and George w. Bellows, sr., were ap-
pointed committee on arrangements
for the smoker.
Painters will meet Wednesday night
at which time nomination OF officers
will be made.
Seven new members will be initiated
into the Sheet and Metal Workers I'M
ion at their meeting Friday evening
in Carpenters hall. Election Of OH,
GERS win also bc held
At the last meeting OF the Stone.
masons' union, Peter Snyder was
elected n delegate to attend the joint
International convention of Brclclay,
ers and Stonemasons. Michael Wha
len was elected alternate, John J.
Resenback was appointed deputy or
ganizer Of the union.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
BR0ADSlOE
Hurled at Ship Subsidy Bill by Ssna-
ter Clay.

Washington, Dec. 11.-(spl)-The
first Democratic broadside was fred to-
day at the ship subsidy bill by Senator
Clay He said it would not promote
commerce or increase trade. The fast
er the ship the greater the subsidy and
he could not make out how the farm
ers and producers would reap a benefit
since their products can be carried in
FIVE times greater quantities on slow
ships. The bill will benefit the rich
ship owners alone.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
OFFERS.
Simms Has Four From
Youngstown.
Will Pay no Attention to Challenge OF
Emil Sanchez.


Art Simms received letters from the
NIahoning and Youngstown Athletic
clubs Offering him purses for engage
ments in that city. The Youngstown
Athletic club offers him purse to
meet Jack Hamilton, Dec. II. Simms
could not accept this offer because
of the bad condition of his hands. The
Mahonlng club win match him against
Joe Cain. Perry Queennn, Jack Ham
ilton or Oscar Gardner. Simms has
notified the club that he will meet any
of the above with the exception Of
Queenan who is too neavy. He win
make no engagements until after
Christmas. He informed the Sporting
editor of the Democrat that he would
pay no attention to the Challange Of
George V. Tuohcy issued on behalf
of Emil Sanchez. Il have had all the
business with Tuohey that l desire.
He has thrown me down rs often as
he could and | have cut him Off my
list"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Natural Gas Explosion.

Sharon, Pa, Dec. 11.-(Spl)-Nntural
gas explosion occurred at Rankin ho-
tel this morning in n room occupied by
Edna Farrell, of Paducah, Ky, mem
her of Roger Bros theatrical troup,
She was seriously burned about the
head, arms, face and lost 5000 ward
robe by the fire which followed. Prop,
crty loss $1,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
DISMISSED
The Famous Standard Oil CompanY's
Case.

Columbus, Dec. 11-(SpL)-The IA
nous Standard Oil case was dismissed
today because the Supreme Court
ings were brought because the Stan
dard Oil Co. failed to sever it's connec
the case were an attempt to bribe At
torney General Monnett with an offer
of 100000 and the burning of the
Standards books at Cleveland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Fell Down Stairs.

Canton, o., Dec, 11,-(Spl)-Charles
Wink, aged 10 years, fell down stairs
In St Peters school AT noon today.
He was seriously injured about the
head and nearly died from loss of
blood before a doctor could be sum,
moned.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Income $36,200 a Week.

New York, Dec, 1l--(Spl)-The OF
fetal schedule Of IA personal proper.
ty Of the late Cornalius Vanderbilt
has just been made public, The in
come from the personally alone is
$4,000 per week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John Minnick, Nimisila .21
Mary Barkdorf, Nimisila ..,,..... 30
Groom's occupation, laborer.
William Overholt, Green .....,... IS
Cora llaggerty, Akron ............2S
Groom's occupation, farmer.
David Reese, Akron .......,..... A.
Alice Hoffman, Akron ..,,.......,2 ,2S
Grom's occupation, teamster.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
ROAST
A Delegate Offers So to Build Akron
a New Hall.

"I'll give 81 toward the erection of
q public han for this town." said a
Franklin county delegate Tuesday,
after attending the opening session of
the Grange convention in Assembly
hall. The delegate was inclined to
think that Aaron ought to afford a
better hall for State conventions. The
old place is dingy and at the first meet
ing the delegates were compelled to
hover together and shiver.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

McCann--He says his people was OF
the carriage folk In the ould country.
wonder was they?
McGraw-Pwhat makes ye tink they
was?
McCann-Shure. he says their family
turnout always atthracted atlntiou.
McGraw-Of course. There does os
always a crowd at an eviction.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
what Constituted the Insult.

"What did you strike this man for"
asked the magistrate.
"IIe called me Reuben" answered
the shock headed individual whom the
police had brought In.
What Is your name, anyhow
"Reuben, your nTnor but he didn't
know it."--Chicago Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Beckham inauqurated.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 11.-(Spl)-
Governor Bcckham was inaugurated
today at noon for three year term.
There was a gorgeous military and
civic parade,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Markleigh-Your Office seems badly
mussed up. Have you no janitor?
Barkleigh-We have one, but since
he became faith curist he has been
giving the Office "absent treatment
Baltimore American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
New Toll Lines.

The Akron Peoples Telephone COM
pany will soon have connections with
Cleveland over 10 additional toll lines.
The strinsing of the wires will be
completed this week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
The etar Chnnher.

The "star chamber" was so called
from the place In which the court was
held In one OF the rooms Of the kings
palace in Westminster. Upon the cell
lngs were stars, hence the camera stel-
lata, or chamber Of stars. 1t was OF
very ancient origin and had excessive
powers, bpt could not pronounce the
death penalty. 1t was abolished by act
" parliament In lGtl during the reign
If Charles |, but this unfortunate mon
arch was sentenced to be beheaded
from this same "star chamber"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
RETAIL PRICES.

Butter, creamery, per ID, 3Oc
Butter, country, per Id. 26c
Butter, cooking, per 10, l5c
Oleomargerlne, per 10, SO
Lard, country, per ID, 12c
Lard, city, per 10, l0c
Lard, compound, per Id, Sc
Eggs, strictly fresh per doz 26c
Chickens, live per 10, 12 to 1io
Chickens, dressed per lb, 15c
Potatoes, per bu, soc
Oats, per bu, 30 to 32c
Corn, ear, per bu, 25c
Corn, shelled, per bu, 45c
Corn, cracked per Id, lc
Hay, baled, per cwt, 95c
Straw, baled, per cwt, 500
Onions per bushel SOC
Winter lettuce, per lib. 12c.
Summer Lettuce, Ice 10.
Bermuda onions, per lb. &c.
Cheese.
York State, per 10, I5c.
Swiss, per lib, l5c.
Full cream, per lb, 100
Flour
Spring wheat, per sack, sl.25
City brands, per sack, $l.l5
Rye -four, per sack, $l.00
Graham flour, per sack, l0-lb, 2sc
Miscellaneous.
salt, per Dbl, Wadsworth sl.25, N
Y.Sl 10
Rock salt, per ID, 10
Oil meal, per Id, &c
Crushed oyster shells. DOC cvt.
Crushed bone, per Id, 2>sc
Linseed oil, boiled per gal, $50
Linseed oil, raw per gaI, o0c.
Turpentine, per gal, 100
White Lead per cwt, 81.
Nails, sd wire common per cwt,
Nails, Sd steel cut common per ewt
$3.50.
Seeds
Timothy, per bu., $500 to s2.s5
Glover seed, S6.5O@$7. /
Lumber.
Hemlock bill stuff, SIS per m.
Norway bill stuff, $22 per m.
Southern pine siding, S26 per m.
Southern pine siding, No 1, common
$24 per III.
Southern pine siding, No. 2 common,
SD per IN.
Southern pine flooring, $25 per m.
Southern pine flooring, No. /, $22
per III.
Southern pine flooring, No, :, $50
per III.
Southern pine ceiling, y, S26 per N,
Southern pine ceiling, 9s $50 per m.
Southern pine ceiling, Is, common.
$50 rer m.
White pine lath, S4,oo per III.
White pine lath, No. .. $3.50 per m.
White pine lath, No. 3, $3 20 per IN.
Red cedar shingles, clear $325
per In.
Red cedar shingles, thin, $500
per M. ,
Clear Hemlocx shingles, $3.50 per m.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

"a genius" writes a small hoy, zig
born h.st an raised afterward hut th"
worr don! know he's Il genius till
somebody sprains their leg by stun
tlin over kis grave,"-Atlanta consti'
tuition.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Heavy Mails.

The employees at the post office are
unusually busy. Tho holiday rush has
commenced. A number of the Ak.
ron manufacturing concerns are mail
Ing calendars to their patrons.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
y k rs viii Lose.

Chicago, Dee. 1l,-(Spl)-Reports
along the line OF the Santa Fe indicate
that the strike situation Is more fa.
vornble to the railway today than ever.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Many have lost confidence and hope
ns well as health, because they thought
their kidney disease was incurable
Foley's Kidney Cure Is a positive cure,
for the discouraged and dlsconsolate,
Take no other.
j. NJ. LATER, j. Lamparter g. Co,
A. Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Her PromislnE pupil,

"Johnny," said the sunday school
teacher to small pupil, what is a
centurionT
Hes feller what rides 100 miles on
a bike" promptly answered Johnny
Chicago News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
DEATH
Claims One Of Clinton's Oldest
Residents.

DR.. Levi Oberlin, II practicing ply
sician for 40 years, died at Clinton,
Saturday Of pneumonia He had been
Ill but two days and his death was un-
expected. Funeral services were held
Monday. He leaves n wife, one daugh
ter and two sons. He was 73 years
of age.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Action Postponed.

The County Commissioners post
poned action ON the application filed
by T. l.. Childs for franchise for an
electric line from Akron TO Canton
until o o'clock Wednesday morning.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

The Board of City Commissioners
Tuesday morning received the deed for
the lot of land at the corner of Bowery
ST. and Wooster ave, the proposed site
of the No. 6 fire station, recently pur-
chased for $1,000 by the city from
Mr.. E. Il. Snyder.
Mrs. Lizzie Fischer appeared before
Mayors Clerk Holloway Tuesday fore.
noon and signed an affidavit for the
arrest of Miss Edna Cain, whom she
alleges called her bad names.
Mr.. David Rees of Akron and Miss
Alice Hoffman Of Hudson, weer united
in marriage by Squire J. Il. Campbell
Monday afternoon.
The meeting Of the Economic League.
scheduled for tonight, has been In
definitely postponed. 1t is probable
that no meetings will be held this
winter. The interest in the orgauIza
ton has been growing less for some
time.
Architect t. o, Weary Is attending
the convention of the American In,
stltute of Architects at Washington.
d. C. He expects to return Saturday,
At o'clock today Elkes and Nc
| Farland were leading in the six day
bicycle race at Madison Square gar
den, New York. They have covered
753 miles and laps. This is an aver
age of more than 20 miles an hour
since the race started ut midnight
Sunday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Charles Aldridge and Norman Rob
inson, both under workhouse senten,
eos, were taken to Canton today by
Omccr Coggswell.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Roofing Completed.

The new slate roof on the Buchtel
college preparatory school has been
completed. Work will commence at
once on the interior
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

When a man gets beyond wondering
where his next meal Is coming from,
he falls to wondering who his ancestors
were.-.Detroit Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

NUuIttll ..,,...- u l.l,,l l-.t.l. mum,
Trusty Henchman-Well, the returns
seem to show that l was right.-Boston
Christian Register
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
He Didn't.

Defeated Candidate-You encourag-
ed me to run for the office. You know
you did. You said you thought |
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
LAST LINKS.

A chimney burned out in the Good
BLOCK on East Market ST., Tuesday
morning. No damage resulted.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Help wanted or house for rent2 Try
the Democrats want columns.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Stops the Cough and Works of ths Cod
Laxative Bromo-Qulnine Tcblets cure
cold in one day. No cure. no pay
Price 25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
AKRON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Grain.

Grain.
Wheat, per bu. 75c.
Rvs, per on, oil.
Oats, per bu., 25lsc.
Corn, cracked $3.50 per toa
Mill Feed.-Chop.
Corn, oats and barley, per cwt., 83o
Corn and oats, per cwt., 80 5.
Middelings, per cwt., No. L, 800
Bran, per cwt, SOC
Hay.
Timothy, No. baled per ton, $li.0Q
j in. othy, No. bulk per ton l4-la
Glover and timothy, No. l baled
per ton, IL to sl3.
Glover and timothy No. l bulk pei
ton, $ll.00 to $l2
Glover, No. 1 baled per ton, s1l-la
Glover, No. bulk pcr ton, $ll
Straw.
Wheat, baled per ton, $500
Wheat, bulk per ton 500
Oats. baled per ton, $3.50
Oats, bulk per ton, $3.50
Rye, per toms lO-ll -.
Rye, bundle, sl5 per ton
Meats.
Beef, live per lb, ! to 51sc
Beef dressed per Id, 5la to $40
Pork, live per lb 4l9to 434c
Pork, dressed per lb $3.50
Mutton, live per lb 315 to 46c
Mutton dressed per Id 7-71sc
Lamb, dressed per ID 91ac
Lamb, live per lb 4 to DC
Veal, live per lb AZ to 8
Veal, dressed per lb s to 9s
Ham, cured per lb 0A-l09a
Shoulder, cured per lib to 71sc
Bacon, cured per ID lll6c to l2o
Beef, dried per lb II to 1870
Lard, country kettle, 734c.
Lard, simon pure Sic,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11
Straw.

Wheat, baled per ton, $500
Wheat, bulk per ton S7.U0
Oats, baled per ton, $3.50
Oats, bulk per ton, $3.50
Rye, per tons l0-11
Rye, bundle, sl5 per ton
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-11

Grain.
Wheat, per bu. 75c.
Rv', per on, OIL.
Oats, per bu., 25lsc.
Corn, cracked $3.50 per toa'
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
State Lectures.

Supt. llalland has appointed board
of state lecturers who will address
the different training schools this
summer as follows: President Merri.
field. \. ID. L.; President Worst, Agri.
cultural College; President Cathart,
Mayville: President Mcfarland, v. C.
Normal: j. NJ. Devine. Professor
squires. n. ID. u; Rev. Eugene May,
who will have charge of the Devils
Lake Chautauqua the first three
weeks in July. Mr.. Devine has acted
in the capacity of state lecturer for
several weeks past and Mr.. Halland
thinks that he should have some help.
The only pecuniary consideration re-
ceived by the lecturers is ten cents
per mile for travel from the state
except when an institute makes up a
purse as special inducement. The
schools have their choice of lecturers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26

consin politics despite the fact that
not more than 25 years ago he was
IL common laborer in the pine woods.
Mr.. jenkins was born in England and
settled in Wisconsin in 1889 when lad
of IL. Until 1870 he resided in Baraboo,
whence he went to Chippewa Falls, his
present residence. Since 1878 he has
practiced law, his partner for many
years being E. r. D. Marshall. now jus
tice of the supreme court OF Wiscon-
sin. After serving in the state legis-
lature for two terms and acting as
county attorney for five years, Mr.. Jen-
kins ran for congress, defeating his
democratic opponent by 10000 votes.
He has war record of three years in
fantry service during the civil war. He
is a supporter of the sound money and
expansion policies of the republican
party. He is mentioned for the nomi-
nation for governor of Wisconsin, and
his friends believe that he has great
political future
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26
High Water in Mississippi Causes
Immense Damage to Property
and Loss of Life.

Nicksburg, Miss. April 21.-The
food which commenced the early part
Of the week has already caused, at a
conservative estimate, fully $4,000, 900
loss in central and southern MISSISSIPPI
pi. to say nothing of the damages sus-
tanned by the railroads. The loss at
Columbia alone is placed at 100000,
and Hickory and Enterprise are inun-
dated and hundreds of cattle and hogs
have been drowned. Farm houses in
every direction have been swept away,
the inmates barely escaping with
their lives.
Honey island is under 20 feet of wa
ter. and the island. which has for
years been one of the natural game
preserves of the south; is now devoid
of animals. Hundreds of deer were
drowned
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26
HAS A FINE RECORD.
Admiral Terry, the Commander at
Washington Navy Yard.
Will Become the Ranking officer Of
the American Navy, Next to Adj
miral Dewey, in the Course
of Three Years.

Rear Admiral Silas Wright Terry,
who became the junior flag officer of
the service by promotion to the high
est grade the other day, and who will
become the ranking officer of the
navy, next to Admiral Dewey, in the
course of three years, has recently
been placed in command of the WASH
ington navy yard and ordnance fac
tory. His record is one of the best
in the service. 1t was his good for
tune to be in the position frequently,
in his career afoat, to grasp oppor-
tunities for distinguishing himself, as
we'll as rejecting great credit on the
flag.
Admiral Terry is a Kentuckian, and
was So years old on December IS last.
He entered the naval academy at the
age of 16 as an acting midshipman.
Before completing his course, at the
outbreak of the civil war, he was or
dered to active sea duty, and from
June, 1861. to September. 1862. he
served on the Dale in the Atlantic
coast blockade. His first fight oc-
Cured while he was a member of a
boat expedition up the South Edisto
river, in April, 1862, when he was at
tackled by confederate sharpshooters
After this he was promoted to ensign
and transferred to the flagship Wa
bash, and thence to the Alabama as
aid on the staff OF Rear Admiral Lee
until July, 1863, when he joined the
sloop Dakotah, blockading the mouth
of Cape Fear river. In the autumn he
was transferred to the flagship Black
Hawk, OF the Mississippi squadron,
where he took part in the Red river
expedition, and for conspicuous brav-
cry and good Judgment was placed in
command of the transport Benefit
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26
ARTHUR PUE GORMAN
For Thirty Years He Has Been a
Figure in National Life.
Although No Longer q Member OF III.
Senate, His House at Nashin.-
ton Still Is One of the Gem
terx of Political Actiyity

In the last 30 years there has been
no man on the democratic side of the
United States senate who surpassed
Arthur Pue German, of MARYLAND. in
qualities Of parliamentary leadership.
During the later years of his service
nobody was so rash as to venture to
challenge his control of the party on
the floor, and now that he is no longer
a member of the senate he is missed
daily. There have been few men in
the history of congress-. if any, to
whom legislation has become so much
a habit of life as German, From the
day when he secured an appointment
as page, when boy, until March 4,
1899, when a change in the party con-
troll OF Maryland brought his service
as senator to a close, he dwelt almost
continuously in the atmosphere of the
capitol.
There have been other men who, by
long service in one or the other
branches of congress-, have become in
timately acquainted with the niceties
of legislative procedure. and have be-
come adopts in the work of framing
and passing bills. without attaining
the heights of leadership. German
has political prescience as we'll. and
it is this which has given him his
mastery. He is one of those who can
understand motives and sense popu-
lar feeling. He understands the sci
ence of organization and realizes how
indispensable it is to party success.
IL a.
confidence among those whom he
would lead, so that where he marks
the way few hesitate to follow.
German believes thoroughly in 1.-THE
machine" He is one of the political
leaders who have been distinguished
with the title of boss" and, in the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26
Christian workcr. to Unite.

The national executive committee
which is to take charge of the move
ment for national federation Of
Christian workers has been organized,
with headquarters in New York. The
first national conference will be held
some time next year. The work of
this executive committee will be to
foster communication between local
church declarations, with special ref
erence to supplying information in re-
gard to the work in all parts of the
country; to provide counsel and to
promote the organization Of city and
state declarations; to report plan
for the basis of membership in the
conference next year; to arrange for
the conference next year, and to de-
wise plan for raising the money nee
essary to defray expenses.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-26

to persistent i'll health. Mr.. Porter
has not been we'll man for more than
Il year, and although he retained his
post, much of his work has been done
by Mr.. Cortelyou, who held the posi-
ton of assistant. The new secretary
is IS years old and is scion of one of
the oldest and most prominent families
OF New York. He has held political
places almost continuously since 1854
In that year he was in the appraisers
Office in New York. and since 1889 was
connected with the post Office depart
ment. In 1895 he was made private
stenographer to the president, and
two years ago was given the place he
now holds. He is graduate of the
Georget own and Columbia law schools.
Mr.. Cortelyou will assume his new and
important duties on May /.