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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
Thermometer Below Zero.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 2O.-The mer-, curry reached below zero here last night, but at a. m. was up to 9. It has not been above the freezing point since Sat urday last, when 1t stood at 60. Such an occurrence never before happened here, the usual cold wave lasting only about three days. The weather bureau reports that there will be no relief for at least three days. The weather is clear. In- tense suffering among the poor and much shore ice forming on the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 2O.-Another heavy drop in tho thermometer was recorded here during the past wsnty- four hours. At daylight the thermom- eter registered A degrees, which is as low as the record made last week. Ample warning, however, had been given. and no serious crop damage has been reported. A high wind blew during the night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
TRADE LOOKING UP.

German Iron Industries Again Run-
 ming Full Time
 New York Dec. G.-Aecording tS Sne London correspondent of The Tribune Herman trade is looking up. It Is re- ported from Cologne that ip some ois. tricts of Westphalia, the change for the better in the iron trade has set in; About Altoona, the factories are running ful time again, and some are working over time and with extra shifts of hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
EXPLOSION OF BOILER.
Three Persons and Probably a Fourth
 plovuv, %n nAath

Three Persons and Probably Fourtn
 Blown to Death.
 Pittsburg. Dec. 2o.-Thrce dead. one missing and twelve injured is the result of terrific boiler explosion at the Black Diamond Steel Works of Parks Brothers. on Thirtieth Street today.
 The dead-John Welvik. Pat O'Connor. an unknown man.
 Missing-John Wits Che is probably among the killed.) Reuben Miller, Jr., superintendent of the plant. states that the boilers were examined last week and pronounced in excellent condition. No known cause can be given for the explosion A thorough investigation Is now in progress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
YUAN sHr KAps REFORMS.
He Intends to Employ American
 British and Japanese Officers.

British and Japanese Officers.
 Pekin, Dec. 20.-Yuan Shi Kai, the new viceroy of Chi LAs has engaged Japanese officers to train the Chinese army. As a result of General Fukshuima's visit 10 the Southern viceroys last summer. a party of Japanese officers joined Yuan shi Kai at Pao Ting Flu yesterday. These officers wore Chinese clothes. The Gov ernment of Japan has offered to detail a Japanese general to reOrganAse the Chi- nese army. Yuan ehi Kai is using his influence with the Chinese officials In fa- yor of accepting Japanese tuteiage. Ac- cordinR to advicea from Shanghai dated December 1s, Yuan. shi Kai intends to employ British and American ofiicers to reorRanize the Chinese navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
It Looks Like Peace.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-It Is stated by those familiar with the controversy be- tv cen Argentine and Chile that the affair has passed it's serious aspect and that .ihe present negotiations assure a satis- factory settlement, only details of the rapproachment remaining to be arranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
Fires in Indian Territory.

Guthrie. o. T., Dec. 20.-The State Bank and eight other buildings were burned at Francis, 1. T., the loss being estimated at S6O GOO, The ire also destroyed mucs business property at Stinnet, l. T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21

of three dollars. They were first dis- posed tc strike for higher wages than the $25 paid for, seamen and the $S and $40 for firemen, but when put to a vote the issue was rejected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
Gold at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 2O.-The minimum temperature recorded here this morn ing was 19 degrees, the same as on Wed, nesday. The indications are for continued cold tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
To Tranaser a Batterv.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Orders were given today. for the transfer of a battery of artillery at Havana, Cuba, to Fort Sill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
wAKEMAN IS REMOVED.
His Letter to Gage Not Relished by
 That Oficial.

Washington, Dec 20.-It was announced at the White House this afternoon that the President has removed Appraiser Wakeman of New York on the recom- mendation of Secretary Gage. He will be succeeded by George Whitehead of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21
BAD MAN ROBERTS.

Shoots Three Men and FOrtifiss Him
 self in House.
 Y.,Aon& (olria Dec M-Three men were shnt in dispute near here today. If is said the shooting was done by man named Roberts. and that all three of the wounded men have died. hooerts The sheriff and two marshals have gone to the scene. The names of the dead men are not obtainable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-21


 '"Ths Secretary of the Navy" 1t was intimated today that Admiral Sampson's appeal, Admiral Schley's re- quest to be allowed to be heard by argu- ment on this appeal and the finding of the court of inquiry itself would be finally disposed of tomorrow as far as the Navy Department Is concerned.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
The SpilIman Riggs Lecture.

Speelman Riggs delivered his
famous lecture "Musical Fits and
Misfits'' at the M. E. church
Tuesday evening. 1t was certain
ly one of the most highly enter
tanning of any that our people
have been permitted to enjoy.
The program was made up of
whistling and vocal solos, and
readings.
He is truly artistic in all his in
terpretations, humorist who can
make the day brighter and hap
pier for those who see and hear
him.
The Epworth League is to be
commended for bringing to us such
a lecturer, and we regret thai
many people lost the opportunity
of patronizing their effort, and en-
couraging them in bringing to us
from the great marks of life the
helping and refining influence OF
lecture and lecturer,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Decoration Day, May goth, I9OI.

The following COMMITTEES were ap-
pointed by the Grand Army Post and
Woman's Relief Corps to arrange for
the exercises on above day:
Renting Hail.. w. Strentz, Chris
Holl, DR.. N. H. Blosser.
Decorating Hall w. M. Mont.
gomery M. Inboden, Benz. Jadwin,
J. w. Tritsch, Ed Beck, H. Kanode,
Mesdames Phillips, Montgomery,
Smith, Larimer, Benadum and Ryan.
entertainments w. Dollison.
Porter Waugh, Carl Bright, F. I.
Bright, J. Dill Sanderson, Jno r.
Bowen, Mesdames Vaile, Peckham,
and Kittsniiller.
Marking Grave-R. o. Kittsmiller
B. F. Kittsmiller and Joe Collins.
Reception-W. I. Bowers, Geo. w
Risley, s Weldy, F. Harrington, G
F. Aplin.
Program-W. w. Mcdonald, Rich
ard Steele, E. Price, r. D. McManl
gal.
Finance-Haryey Stultz, Ed Wade
w. j. Ryan, Geo Hartman.
Firing Squad-Dr. d. A. Rannells.
Children-Miss Allie Toole.
Flowers-Womans Relief Corps.
Senator s. HI. Bright will deliye
the address.
The memorial sermon will b,
preached by Rev. A. A. Sayre at M
e. church Sunday May 20.
Past and Corps will meet at Crane
Army Hall at o'clock, Am.
All Ex-Soldiers and Sailors ar
cordially in nvited to meet and atten,
services with us.
GENERAL COMMITTEE
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Cresco Corsets.

There is nothing in the estimation
of lady more important to her as an
article of wear than Corset. The
truest economy of Corset buying is to
secure Corset that will fit well and
give the proper poise to the figure. A
Corset that is flexible, that will adjust
itself to the figure and is comfortable.
We have secured the sale for this
section of the famous "CreScO
CorSets." The Cresco combines all
the good features of other good Cor
sets and has this distinct feature of Its
own, that it cannot break at the waist,
which Corset makers have been vain
ly trying for years to embody. BY a
smoothly adjusted disconnection at
the front waist line it cannot break.
Every woman will hail with delight
Corset from which this annoying and
expensive weakness has been removed.
You are cordially invited to visit our
store and examine the Cresco, have it's
merits explained to you. The Cresco
is made to f5 any form and insures
ease and comfort to the wearer. Wear
it once and it wins you, once won
and you'll wear no other.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
The Woman's Home Missionary

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the M E. Church will
give Missionary Tea at the home
of Mrs. Kate Lytle next Tuesday
afternoon, May 28th. A ten cent
supper will be served from S until
Z. Everybody cordially invited.
Mr.. Ellis Rutgers, in the en-
ploy of the Williamson meat mar
ket at New Straitsville, has been
home in Logan for a week nursing
a very bad cut on the hand. His
injury is SO improving that he
hopes to resume work in a few
days.
We have before us a copy of the
"Coal and Coke Journal" of Fair
mont, w. Va. The publisher is
Mr.. James H, Wonn, formerly of
Logan and a compositor on the
DEMOCRAT. The paper comes in
ll6 page magazine form, is a
we'll edited and printed paper
Mr.. Wonn was one of our ener-
getic and progressive young mel,
and we are glad to note his sue
cess in the trades-journal circles.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Girdle COrsets.

fhe Corset is the thing nowadays
when you want good fitting dress.
The best dress maker in the world
cannot satisfy you if you wear poor
fitting Corset or an old worn out one.
The way Corset is made has every
thing to do with it's comfort, appear
ance and wear. Our $1.O0 Corsets
are made of good materials and are
flexible. They adapt themselves to
any form, their fexibility making
them fit perfectly. The Girdle Corset
makes up in quality what it lacks in
quantity. All the more comfortable
because there isn't much of it. We
have had customers tell us they could
wear the Girdle Corset when they
could not comfortably wear any other
kind. :.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
1t Saved his Leg.

P. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered for six months with fright
full running sore on his leg; but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in five days. For
Ulcers, Wounds. Piles, it's the best
salve In the world. Cure guaranteed
Only 25c, Sold by f. s. Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Frank Smith Injured.

Our townsman Frank Smith, the
Hoster man, had a close call for
his life last week. He was assist
ing in quieting the Kessler factory
horse at the Depot, when a lumber
team ran away and knocking
Frank down ran over him. He
was scratched and bruised from
top to toe, but seems not seriously
injured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Hon. M. S. Cox Very Sick.
Macarthur Republican,

Hon. M. s. Cox, who has been
located at Wheeling, w. Va, in
the employ of telephone company
returned to his home in Sheldon,
about a week or ten days ago on
account of being sick. We have
not heard any particulars further
than that he has lost rs pounds in
weight which indesates that his
illness is very serious. His many
friends throughout the county will
hope for the restoration of his
health.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23

Prof. Hartzler, of Newark, SO
well beloved in Logan educational
circles delivered the annual address
at the Crawfis Institute near Ian
caster last week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
The Ruble Livery Barn Burned

The Livery Barn of l.. r. Ruble
burned this morning, all the hay
and few buggies burned, the
barn being total loss. The In
surance is $4,000.
Mr.. Ruble wishes to thank the
Fire Department for their noble
work in saving his other barn,
which stands but few feet from
the one that burned.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23

GurGH-4uuAC oHOCho were ltiV
very plainly by many of our citizens
Thursday night. We see the
daily papers of Friday morning
chronicle perceptable shock in
many localities.
If nothing unforeseen happens,
Athens county will have one of her
mammoth peach crops again this
year. Under favorable circum-
stances the citizens of that county
will receive $3.50, 900 for their peach
crop.
LOST-A pocket-book between
the stores of Stiers & Co. and Miss
M. ". Parsons Pocket-book con-
tanned $1,000 bill and some small
change. Finder will please return
same to Mr.. M. V. Inboden, and
receive liberal reward.
We learn of the death of Mrs.
Katie Knapp, wife of Henry
Knapp, at Columbus. They were
formerly citizens of Logan, Mr.
Knapp being section-boss ON the
H. v. Ry. here. They s'lived in
ana owned the house on the south
east corner of Mulberry and Bowen
streets, opposite H. Gompf's. They
were highly respected citizens.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Probate Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the following
Accounts and Vouchers have been filed in
the Probate Court OF Hooking County, Ohio,
for LIST and final settlement, u. v. Raney
guardian of William Stoffer, and the same
Will come on for hearing on the 8th day OF
June 1901 at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. or as soon there
after as may be convenient,
j. b. RIASON,
May 23, 3-w. Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Notice to Contractors.

The Board OF Education OF Goodhope Tp.,
bids for the erection OF a school house in
District No. 2, In said township, until i2
o'clock noon ON June IL, at which time bids
to reject any and all bids. Specifications
are now on file at the Office OF the township
ELMER DUPLER,
May 70, 4:w. Townsh y Clerk
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
Summer COrSets.

We have in Straight Front, French
shapes and other styles for 28c, 45c,
SOC and $1.00. Made Of light weight
net yet firm and strong. Much cooler
for summer wear than the close woven
Batiste Corset. If you have never
mad summer Corset try one and see
if you will not like it.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23

Married-At the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday May %, at
3 P. M, Miss Bertha MeManigal,
of Logan, and Rev. Boyd of Prince
ton, New Jersey.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23


Speelman this week.
A camp of the Woodmen OF the
World will be organized here on
next Tuesday night, at the Red
Mems hall.
Miss Mable Rose entertained
Miss Bess Miller of Columbus, and
Miss Fanchion Larimer, at supper
Sunday eve.
Messers John Lappen and Will
Ruble have gone to Springfield o.,
at which place they have both Sc
cured positions.
Our friends Judge Sheppard and
w. F. Bort, two prominent citiz-
ems Of Nelsonville, made us a jolly
call Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. Rosser and children,
of Nelsonville, spent Sunday here
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Krishbaum.
Mr.. John Woods, manager of
the Summers Coal Co. store at |
Coal Gate, was business visitor
to Logan Friday.
Miss Bess Miller of Columbus,
and Miss Alice Schayed of Green
vile Pa, were guests of Miss vir-
ginia Welty Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Smith returned home
Friday evening after weeks visit
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. j.
S. Bright, of Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. /. Drum and
and Miss Stella Cain,
Of Laurelville, were Sunday guests
of Judge and Mrs. Riason.
The evening, last Thursday,
given by Mrs. Herbert Harrington
with the Junia girls, was parcel
shower for Miss McManigal.
Invitations have been issued by
the on-de-Script Club for a re-
ception, Friday evening at the re-
sidence of Mrs. John Tritsch.
The Misses Madge Dollison of
Columbus, and Iva Dollison of
Pleasantville, were guests of
friends and relatives here Sunday.
Just returned from the city Nth
q large line of midsummer goods.
Cali and examine.
Mrs. s. J. Thorn6urgh.
Sunday Excursion to Jackson
Electric Park and Wellston, May 20.
30 cents for the round trip. special
excursion train leaving Logan, 8:46
A M.
John Ucker recently made an
exceptional purchase of some of
the finest cattle that could be had.
The meat is worthy trial by the
most factidious.
Married-At the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday May %, at
P. M, Miss Bertha McManigal,
Of Logan, and Rev. Boyd of Prince
ton, New Jersey.
Prof. Hartzler, of Newark, so
we'll beloved in Logan educational
circles delivered the annual address
at the Crawfis Institute near Lam
caster last week.
Miss Mabel Poston, Of Nelson
vile, drove to Logan last week,
her mother Mrs. Web W. Poston
who had been visiting Mrs. j. B.
Dollison, returning with her.
Gertrude Sheppard, Dix Gable,
Harry Eddington, and Fred
Thacker of Jacksonville, and John
Monahan of Shawnee, We're Sun
day visitors with Miss Clara AM
brOse.
Earthquake shocks were felt
very plainly by many of our citizens
Thursday night. We see the
daily papers of Friday morning
chronicle perceptable shock in
many localities.
If nothing unforeseen happens,
Athens county will have one of her
mammoth. peach crops again this
year. Under favorable circum-
stances the citizens of that county
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


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7sss,ssss,ssssmussussssssss s,sussamnsuuussuisHI
It pays to trade at The Peoples
Store.
so to Ucker's meat marked for
choice steaks.
Ladies' sailors GOO at Mrs. 8. },
Thornburgh.
go cents to wellston and return,
Sunday May2e
Fresh Vegetables and good but
ter at Ucker's
.vatty stytss II sailors 400 and
$50 at Hopkins.
Children's sailors 100 at Mrs. s.
J.. .Thornburgh's. ,s.s
Miss Matte O'Neill of Starr,
spent Sunday here.
Chas McKade of Jacksonville
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. I. c. Coy has moved her
family to Lancaster
Miss Minnie Allen was Column
bus visitor Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Ferrel visited friends
in Jacksonville Sunday.
Bottled ham, breakfast bacon, cold
storage. meats, Geo. FOr.
90 cents to Jackson Electric Park
and return, Sunday May 28.
Miss Ella jaime, of GAINESVILLE,
is visiting friends here.
Wellston and return Sunday May
28, 80 cents for the round trip.
Special sales this toeek on $9OO
and $e.. % hats at Miss Parsons
Miss Lena Nelson, of Nelsonville,
was visitor in Logan Monday.
jackson Electric Park, Sunday
May 26, so cents for the round trip.
Mr.. Thornburg Of Columbus,
spent Sunday here with his family.
Messrs Floyd McGill and Carl
Sheppard spent Sunday eve in Lo-
gan.
Mrs. j. p. Rochester entertained
the Tourist Club Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. j. J.. Snider. and Nick Till,
went to Tennessee Monday ON bust
ness.
Rey; Harry Vail, Of Belpre, is
EHI. for the Boyd-McManigal
wedding.
Mr.. Frank Blasius was a busi-
ness visitor in the Capital City
Monday
Mrs. Hester Miller and daughter
in-law of Columbus, were visitors
here Sunday.
The Misses Conkle, of Junction
City, were visitors with friends
here Sunday.
Mrs. T. G.. Tritsch will enter
tain the Non-de-Script Club Fri
day afternoon.
At the Ucker meat market may
be had choice line of the very
finest of meats.
\ uc I1couulucS 10 0s ObCOu dIlu
H. HI. Hinman were visitors in
Logan last week. i
The Misses Clara Rauch and
Mary Stedem are visiting friends
in New Lexington.
Mr.. Eber McPeck, who has been
working in GAINESVILLE, is here
visiting his parents.
Mrs. H. ?. Lee and little daugh-
ter, of Buchtel, are visiting with
Mrs. J. p. Armstrong.
Mrs. S.sJ.S Thornburgh was a
visitor with friends at Canal VIM
chester Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Woodard,
of Nelsonville, were guests of rel
atives in Logan last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rochester,
of Athens, spent Sunday with
friends and relatives here.
Mr.. J. s. Bright, of Columbus,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-05-23

COrsets, Shirt Waists and Shoes.
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Straight Front Corsets.

Think of Corset that makes you
more comfortable for having it on,
that let's you breath free and deep,
that won't press your ribs out ofplace
or do any, of the terrible things that
old time doctors charged to Corsets.
The Corset that cannot hurt you and
which gives you better lungs for all
the enjoyments of life is the very de-
cidedly stylish Corset-the Straight
Front
We have the Straight Front
Corset for SOC and $1.O0.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-01
LIEUTENANT WAS A HERO.
He Lost His Life While Saving Others
 Was Suffocated.

Washington, April 1.-The navy de partment early this morning received q cablegram from Edmirai Remey, commander-in-chie of the Asiatic sta tion, giving a brief account of fire in the sailroom of the tgunboat Petrel, and of the death of the commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Jesse Mims Roper, as result of an heroic effort to rescue the men below. The dispatch also shows that twenty-two but all are recovering. Admiral Remey's dispatch is as follows:
 Cavite, March 31, 1901.
 Fire discovered sailroom Petrel ' this 1norning, Roper Commanding. Af- ter going below once, went again against advice. Attempted recover men below. He suffocated, died at 7:45. Twenty-two other officers and men entirely prostrated. All recover ing. Fire out. Damage immaterial. Send Roper's remains by Buffalo
 REMEY.
 The department at once sent I tele-. gram to H. F. Fay, the brother-in- law of I.ieutenant- Commander Roper at 73 Monmouth street, LOngwood, Mass, asking that he inform Mrs Roper of the news. The following ex- pression of sympathy and appreciation is also made: With this sad news, the department send to Mrs Roper deep sympathy in the great loss she has sustained and the highest appre- citation of the gallantry and self-sacri- flee with which Lieutenant-C Command CT Roper gave his life for his fellow men. It was here's death.'
 The deceased officer was born in Missouri and entered the naval ser vice June 25. 1868. He was com missioned lieutenant commander on March 8, 1899, and ordered to con- .mand the Petrel November 15, 1899. The Petrel was one of the vessels under Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay, when she was In charge of Lieutenant Commander F.. F. Wood. The latter officer came home shortly after and Lieutenant Commander Roper succeeded him. The Buffalo, on which the remains will be sent home, is now used for the trans portation of troops and is about to re- turn to the United States by way or the Mediterranean.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-01
|sEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
Congregational Home Missionary
 Society Will Celebrate in May.

congregational Home Missionary Society Will Celebrate in May.
 Boston, April 1.-The Congregational Home Missionary society, Major Cen eTal o. o. Howard, president. will oh serve it's 10th anniversary in Boston May 14th to 16th, made public it's 75th annual report to-day. The report shows that in forty three of the forty five states and in all territories CT it's auxiliaries are at work. The Massa- chusetts Home Missionary society in its 102 years has received S7,5540S2 home missionary money. One week before the national society meets for it's Diamond Jubilee,,' the New Hamp- shire Missionary society will celebrate it's Tooth anniversary. The state has contributed $1 ,212, GOO.
 Indiana's four churches in 1S4G have multiplied to sixty. The pioneer church Of nine members organized in Omaha, Neb, May 4, 1S56 has become 2O5 churches, with 14,OOO members, with 10000 in Sunday schools.
 In Florida in 1883, the inventory showed three missionary pastors, five churches. Every ten weeks since a church has been planted.
 Ten years ago there were twenty scolored'' churches in Alabama and four ..white.' Now there are ninety five white" Congregationalism holds the unique position in Georgia of hay- ing been, perhaps, the strongest single intellectual moral and spiritual in duence in laying the foundations of the state, and yet of having no exist ing church in it fifty years old.
 A spirit of unity and fraternity pre- vails among the seven denominations at work in Cuba. An evangelican min-a isters' alliance has been organized. All Protestant ministers in Cuba are eligi- b1e to membership.