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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
GEORGE Adams, a miner living at

George Adams, miner living at
Shaner, Pa, has received bequest of
$4,000 in return for kindness to
stranger. A cold winters night, ten
years ago, Adams was called to his
door and found stranger almost
famished. He took him in, fed him
and gave him food and place to
sleep. The next morning the strang-
er, who gave his name as David Craig,
was too i'll to travel. Adams and his
wife nursed him for two weeks. Then
be regained his health and left. They
never heard Of him again until last
Monday, when Adams received a let
ter from Denver attorney informing
him that Craig had died in that city
leaving large amount Of property.
In his will he bequeathed $4,000 to
Adams and his wife,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Nos. !. 3 and run daily between Hsrfr
burg and Hagerstown.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
On Sundays Will leave Phlladslplhh
49, p. m.
Pullman palace sleeping cars 6etWesn l ~,
York and Knoxville, Tenn, on trains Hh
and ~ eagt.
Through coaches TO and from PhliadePa'
on trains and east and and west
J.F. BOYD, ~ perintendebl'
II. A. RIDDLE, Gen'l Pass, Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

"Now, Johnny" said the Sunday
school teacher, you may tell me what
a prophet is.
why" replied Johnny, cts a
fellow that's always lookin for a
chance to say I told you SO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Winter Tourist Tickes, Season 1902
BaItimore & Ohio Railroad.

The Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad has
placed on sale at all principal Offices
East Of the Ohio River. Winter Tourist
Tickets TO points in Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico,
North Carolina and Texas; also Ha-
vaaa. Cuba, and Nassau, y. p, at re-
ducrl rates
For additional information call on
Agent Baltimore Il Ohio r. L.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Western Maryland Railroad
-oosSEcTISG WITH

-CosNECTIS0 WITH
Hap. X. X. at shippensburg, AofioI
Western and Is. d y. Railroads ~ hit.y
town, z. X. X. at Frederick junction ~.
r. W. d b., ". q. and Is. a y. RAllfosa's'''
ion Station Baltimore. Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule in effect Sept %, lNl
LEAVE HAGEEsTown.
go A. NJ. For waynesboro and shIlP''
burg. ,.,,,..,.,
7.O2 A. N. Through passenger FOR BAlL ,.l \,
arriving at 1917 q. m, a." -
Gettysburg and Hanover AZ
6.W A. NJ. For CleaTspring, JhsHJ h"'
Williamsport. -.t-,,
IL .05 A M Accommodation for rblpp"p'-.'
I2.2J r. NJ. For WillismspOrt, Clesfspfus
Cherry Run. ..,fG
2.07 L. NJ. Mail for Baltimore. afh'ILs -.
M; also for Hanover 40.
tysburg. iii
i.I2P. VI. Fast Mail, arriving balhN''
100 T.. n. For Sbippensburg. ,,....v gs.
s.O7 +. n. For WilliamspOrt ana 'N'''
ARRIvE At HAGEHTUws
6.OsA. N. From Williamspor ana OD''
Run. ,,.u
7.SgA. NJ. FROM Baltimore Fssi NAL
S.U7 A. NJ. From shippeDsburg
1906 p. ~. From Baltimore.
t0.l5 A. ". From Cherry hun.
800 +. ". From ShippensbIfg' 81. ,,,ir.
s,O5P. 81. From BaliimOre-thfsugn
AItenwald Cut-Of-Leavs HszsIs'ICTBsz -
Chambcesburg 81 =. NJ, ana 70,
bersburg for HAgerstown 1b = >"
BIZ. 5RIsWOLD. Ge1. Pas isl Me-
JIM. HOOD. Pres. and Ger j.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Information Wanted.

The manufacturers of Banner Salve
having always believed that no doctor
or medicine can cure in every case, but
never having heard where Banner SalVe
failed to cure ulcers, sores, letter, ecze-
ma. or piles, as matter of curiosity
would like to know if there are such
cases. If so they will gladly refund the
money. J,.G. Gibson, JOS McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

]. w. Bryan, of Lowder, H., writes
My little boy was very low with pneu-
monia. Unknown to the doctor we
gave him Foley's Honey and Tar. The
result was magical and puzzled the doc
tor, as ii Immediately stopped the rack
ing cough and he quickly recovered. y
J. G.. Gibson, Jos. McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

What are Proof Tablets? Proof
Tablets are the best female regulator.
Proof Tablets are sure. This is why
thousands of people are using them.
Proof Tablets can be purchased from
our agents or direct from home office.
Native Herb Drug Co., Bolivar, W..
Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Brown Wagons,

with Steel Skeins, all sizes and
fully warranted.
Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows
and Repairs,
Tiger and Farmers Friend Check Row
Corn Planters,
Spring-Tooth Lever and Float Har-
rows,
New York Champion Hay Rakes, Tt
ger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Deering Binders and Mowers,
Brown Cultivators,
Single and Double-Shovel Flows,
White Sewing Machines,
Sickle and Tool Grinders,
Repairs for all kinds of Implements
aud Machinery.
Our stock is large and our prices are
low. Call and see us. Respectfully,
A. S. cambridge & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as posi-
BILE without drawing the blood and APP
ply Chamberlain Pain Balm twice dali
", rubbing vigorously for five minutes
at each application. a corn plaster
should be worn for few days TO pro-
tect it from the shoe. Asa general lin
iment for sprains, bruises, iamcness and
rheumatism. Pain Balm is unequaled.
For sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. c. c. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, 1oc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Chas Replogle, Atwater, o., was in
very bad shape. He says Il suffered
a great deal with my kidneys and was
requested to try Foley's Kidney Cure.
| did so and in four days was able to go
to work again, now | am entirely well. y
!. G.. Gibson. JOS McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that Il is not
for a child TO be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ateS too often, II the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

A Kansas man, in advertising his
farm for sale, says it is advantageous
ly located 80 miles from lawyer g
office
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
ROCk=a=Bye Baby

These are sweet words. but how much
pain and suffering they used TO mean. It's
different now. Since Mothers Friend has
become known expectant mothers have
been spared much OF the anguish Of child
birth. Mothers Friend is liniment to be
applied externally. 1t Is rubbed thoroughly
into the muscles Of the abdomen. It gives
elasticity and strength, and when the final
great strain comes they respond quickly and
easily without pain. Mothers Friend Is
never taken internally. Internal remedies
at this time do more harm than good. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
To Stop a Cold.

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on. take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to stop
cold if taken in time. }. G. Gibson,
JOS. McMurran.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
N. Y. Board of Health on Wine

DR.. James of the New York Board Of
Health, says:
Il take pleasure in testifying to the
superior qualities of the wine produced
by Alfred Speer. recommend it as a
superior wine for the sick and dCbilita-
ted. The Port and Burgundy have no
equal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
A. S. cambridge 4 Go.

We wish to call your attention to the
following Popularand Seasonable Goods,
which we now have on exhibition:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Tact is way of getting what you
want without letting others know you
want it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

More men find it easier to drink out
of bottle than feed baby from one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

The oftener we are sold the cheaper
we feel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Mother draws Sweet Powders for Children,

SUGGEST lily used by Mother Gray, nurse in
the Children's Home in New York, cure fe-
verishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disor'
ders. move and regulate the Bowels and De-
stroy Worms, over $1,000 testimonials. TheJ
neUer laH Atall druggists, 25c. Sample free
Address, Allen ). Olmsted, Leroy, y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
The ShepherdStOwn Reei,tpr
AND INDEPENDENT
Baltimore & Ohio Ra;,-o.,

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
Thefollowing is the timeof,-.,
at shenandoah Junction in 90 sstopp,,,
Der II, 1901 '"eci NoysSt
No. lO-55 4. NJ. Plttsburg an, D.,
Limited. stops on SrgBs H1Sliinors
No. s-lO:l A. NJ. 81. LOUIS ana - Us!y.
Limited Express. stoT. NeF Yori
40. le-l?.n p. NJ. Keyser and Rail-.
G1ommodStion. Via Old msIioofs A,.
bHiiS except sunday HE
No. 00'G Daily 81 ~ Express Stops on.spu
No. 1859 Pm Keyserand P,,,.
Daily except SUNDAY "'sAingior
No. 1906 p. NJ. Washington P,,,..
stops on signal. f'e"' daily
wEsT-BoUND.
No. 1875 A. VI. Baltimore an,
land Accommodation. p,G Gneer
cept SUNDAY. 'SllH e.
No. LILLE A. NJ. Baltimore sr,,
burg Accommodation. ns~Hr'ln.
cept Sunday. 'Si'Y 81.
No. l-5.29 p. NJ. New York An.
Limited Express. Conper,, Loei
y. W. south. Daily. Vii
NO. S-Io;A 7, NJ. baltimore aud C-sv.,.-..
Plttsourg Express, Daily ''st
No local trains on SUNDAY.
Train II connects at MartInshu-y
ersburg. '"' 1A't
y. b. MARTIN
Manager Passenger H.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

People who call each other liars
often get hurt for telling the truth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

urine scalds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when II should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon II. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root IS soon realized. II IS sold
cent and one dollar Nl-c5kfik
sizes. You may have
sample bottle BY mail <s1sl. Lz...s15o
free. also pamphlet tell Home Of s--1,oI,o,.
ing all about II. including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
II Keeps the Feet Warm and DRY

Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease a powd err.
II cures ChiIb aims Swollen, Sweating, Sore.
Aching. Damp feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores 2jc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Bald headed men should seek a few
hsir-raising experiences.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Trains Nos. : and 10 run daily beiUet
Hagerstown and Harrisburg and 80 f'lssl
minutes late on sundays. These trains Vl
stop at intermediate stations on sundays
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Leave MOL No.S nos No.7 Sos
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

We represent a number of leading
Fire Insurance Companies and can fur
nish insurance at the very lowest rates
We also represent the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of Philadel-
phia, one of the Oldest, strongest, and
best companies doing business in the
United States. All of the policies are
incontestable from date of issue, besides
having number of other valuable op-
tionS.
We have some Fine jefferson County
Farms for sale, ranging from 100 to 400
acres.
Respectfully,
MOORE & MOORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
BAD BLOOD,
Rad COMPLEXION.

rt. .t;r Il the seat of an almost end
,..r;.tv of diseases. They are known
hv ysrious names, but are all que 70 'He
a.. cause. acid and other poisons ~
tIs Hood that initiate and interfere Win
the proper action OF the SKIN: t-ou
'n TP have a smooth, soft skin, free from
all eruptions, the blood must De kePo pr 81
and healthy. The many prePalAuonJ
arsenic and potash and the large nuin nI,.,
of face powders and lotions geney
used in this class of diseases cover up
for a short time, but cannot remove Pe
manently the ugly blotches ana 'he ieN'
dishguring pimples.
Eternal vigilance fs the Esrice
oSa hesufffuT complexion
vhen such remedies are relied on.
WIFI - car. 900. Lucas Avenue, ST. Louis,
ar. - SSfv daughter was afflicted LOT ye ins
MO- MO- aS;s60uriug eruption On her face, wnis .aa
VIA Win al treatment. She was taken 70 wv
aeIeSrated health springs but receiveo no S;,h
Ct. Many nedieines Were Ea Inv S S S. and by
49, tim the frst bottle " as hntsh 60 TN ~
S.s,, 70 disappear. A dozen botues Cue 1s'aa,S
Completely and left her SKIN pS ~ sion OF
az. e now seventeen years old, ana not ~ VI
,hs embarrassing disease has ever re'uine
G q S. is a positive, unfailing cure ior
~ worst forms of skin troubles. 1t Is
The the Greatest of all blood purifiers, and the
ouly one guaranteed purely vegetaoie'
Bad blood makes bad compieIions.
- ~ purifes and invigo,,
- - - rates the old and
- u W makes new, rich blood
that nourishes the
- ~ - body and keeps the
st;n active and healthy and in proper
condition to perform its part towards
cs-Tving off the impurities from the body.
r. YOU have Eczema, letter, Acne, san
ph.rn PSORIASIS, or your skin is rougn,
and pimply, send for our book on boo, S,OoG
and skin Diseases and write our pnys,'
clans about your case. No charge wna''
ever for this service. a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
l0c, 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Ella-Bella told me that you told
her that secret I told you not to tell
her.
Stella-Shes mean thing; l told her
not to tell you l told her.
Ella-Well l told her l wouldn't
tell you she told me, so don't tell her
did.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
matter now ?

matter now
Desk Edltor-Oh, l wrote "a Scene
of Rare Beauty" for headline over
the story ola ball, and the proofread-
er has let it go "a Scene Of Bare
Beauty"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19
How ItPurifies Water.

For every gallon Of water drawn, gal
Ion of air (the vital element), is cirCula-
ted through the water. The oxygen
thus Introduced, ventilates, vitalizes and
purifies the water, destroying all water
worms, water lice and germs Of disease.
Guaranteed to remove all impurities
from the foulest well or cistern, in few
days ordinary use, and keep water equal
to a mountain spring. 1t will make bad
water good and good water better. II
motto und superior to any pump on earth
for domestic use) it may be returned
and money refunded
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-12-19

Desk Editor-Well, that's rough.
Desk Editors Wife-What's the
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-07
4 Desperate Man.

NO. Gladys McGoogle," he said in
his deep and earnest voice, life with
out you would be OF little use to me-
do you mean that you would take
the suicide route to escape it?' the
fair girl murmured.
YES" he answered, "you Lave
guessed it.
Revolver or rope:"
Neither"
''Gas. then, or poison:'
He shook his auburn locks and
smiled at her baff1ed air.
"What. then. would you do?"
Gladys" ne slowly answered, u
you refuse my love I will take 10
chances of failure. / have determined
to let malarious mosquito bite me-"
That fetched her.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The advice that is dear as gift will
be dangerous as guide.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-07

The advice that is dear as gift will
be dangerous as guide.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-11-07
! x81o 1oP'WUENNS ~
.SscIEzN!YSSE: z!:YS

According to a French scientihc
paoer there were only $4,000 deaths
from consumption in England during
tina year 1900, whereas in France,
where the climate Is much dryer
there were 10000 deaths from the
same disase in the same year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, Jan. 15.--Therc was an ac-
tive demand for the Erie stock at the
opening, the common rising a point on
the taking OF 10000 shares and the first
preferred iis on the taking OF 5000 shares.
Mo. Pacific rose a point and kanawha
and Michigan 2. There were sharp gains
In some of the steel stocks National Tube
jumping 3M and American Tin Plato ,.
There were some irregularities I'm the
group Federal steel being shaded "a frac-
ton. The railroad list was extremely ir
regular and In the HIST OF losses Pcnnsyl-
vania reached "a point.
Realizing wiped out part OF the rise
In the steel stocks which were higher at
the start. while buying put the issues
which were laggards up sharply, paru-
cularly pressed steel car, steel hoop. Fed
erai steel and Steel and Wire. The Eries
reacted and n. J. G. went down one and
Delaware and Hudson eil. Penna. on the
other hand recovered its loss. I'm the
railroad section the tendency was up
ward for time, Burlington rising a point
and the Paciflcs and Southwesterns be-
ing well bought. Local traction stocks
were a point or more higher and tobacco
rose strongly on ex-dividend transactions.
drive against sugar caused rapid
break from 1877 10 1914. The general
market wayered for q time but event
ually reacted to the extent OF and 1is
In 81. Paul, Rock Island and other stocks.
Rallies OF over "a point I'm st. Paul and
Erie first pfd. and Reading first pfd.
and large fractions In st. Paul steadied
the market and IL became dun.
The market showed an undertone OF
strength but the rise was varied with
frequent reaction here and there. There
was heavy buying OF the Fries, which
carried the common and first pfd. above
80 and Gs respectively. Manhattan was
pushed up points and Brooklyn Transit
Ia. The rally ina ST. Paul reached
points and Brooklyn Transit IL. The
rally I'm st. Paul reached 2 points. The
steel stocks were feverish and irregular.
After the announcement OF the dividend
on tin plate that stoc-. got up 10 G4Ss,
steel and wire rose 2ss and National Tube
got back 20 the highest. Before noon
there were reactions OF 3 In tin plate, 2h
in Federal steel and 1,s I'm steel and wire.
Kanawha and Michigan workeed up
steadily touching 27as or 4Ss above yester-
days close. Bonds were quiet and irreg-
ular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-15
SULU FLAG.
Curious Emblem Forwarded TO
hdji. Gen. CoTbln byMaj. Sweet

Washington, Jan. l5.-Adjt. Cen Cor
bin has received curiosity from the
Philippines in the shape OF the flag of
the Sultan of Sulu. IL was forwarded
by Major o. J. Sweet OF the 2Sd Infantry
now stationed on the Island of Jolo.
The flag Is oblong. about by feet
IL has a red ground bordered with white
rufhes and ornamented with various de-
signs including a black field with five
white stars and a lkries and spear moro
weapons) In white, over which is strip
OF black.
II IL described al the flag of the Mo-
hammedans of the Sulu archipelago and
each feature OF it IN symbollcal The
first star represents religious knowledge:
the second star prayers; the third star,
indulgence money; the fourth star.
tithes, and the fifth star. pilgrimage 10
Mecca. The center star contains Arabic
letters in black denoting the flag of the
Sultan OF Sulu.
The stars further represent the five
provinces of the Sultan, viz: Basilan.
Jolo. the Siassi group. the Tawi Tawi
group and Borneo and Palawan para
gua). The red ground of the flag repre-
sents the subjects OF the sultan; the
Moro weapons, strength and war.
The black top border, the Moro chiefs,
and the black ground for the stars, the
goodness of the Mohammedan religion.
The flag was displayed in the adjutant
generals office and attracted considera-
BILE attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-15
FAVOR PASTOR.
Members Vote TO Exclude Those
Belonging to Secret Societies

Brockton, Mass, Jan. 1.-THE diff
Guilty which developed IN connection with
the sudden resignation last Sunday of
Rev. August Pohl, pastor OF the Swedish
Congregational church here. was partial
~ smoothed- over at a largely attended
meeting last night.
II was announced by the church mem
bers this morning that the pastor had
withdrawn his resignation. that prom
inent member OF the congregation and his
family had left the church, and lastly.
that the church itself had voted TO with
draw from the Congregational confer
ence on the groun- that the worldly tend
ences OF the churches In the conference
were too pronounced.
AZ the special meeting last night Rev.
Mr. Pohl explained the reason for his
resignation. lie stated that he took this
step because no church member could
consistently belong 10 a secret society.
As number OF The church members be-
longcd 10 secret orders, he decided he
could not remain pastor.
The same trouble arose about a year
ago when Rev Mr.. Pohl took the, same
stand. but at that time n compromise
was arranged After long discussion
last night, il was voted that an members
of secret societies who declined 10 with
draw from them be excluded from the
church. .A@s
II was further voted that the church
Withdraw from the Congregational con-
ference. because of what was termed the
worldly tendencies OF the churches I'm the
conference The vote on these questions
stood l0i q 10. thus showing that the
sentiment was nearly unanimous.
The pastor thereupon withdrew his
resignation.
Chas. \. Nelson deacon and trustee,
and one OF the most prominent Swedish
residents OF the city. announced that he
and his family would be Obliged 10 with
draw from the church. lie was "A mem
ber OF the Ancient order OF United Work.
men and did not propose TO leave that
body. IL is not known whether the diff
hcuity is ended or not.