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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Gives BaII.-John II. Walters, we'll
known business man Of Washington, came
to Rockville Wednesday morning and fur.
nshed security In the sun Of $500 for his
appearance at the November Term Of Court
TO answer the charge OF statutory burning.
lie and Thomas II. Pickford, Aaron Brad
shaw and Granville Q. Shaw, all OF Wash
ington, were some months ago indicted up
on this charge by the grand jury for this
county, it being alleged that they we're re
sponsible for the burning Of the Bryant
mansion the insurance being alleged as the
motive.
Pickford promptly came TO Rockville and
gave himself up, and was present at several
sessions Of court ready for trial. After sew
eral postponements because OF the inability
of the state to secure It's witnesses, the case
was, at the request Of counsel for Pickiord
nolle pressed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

The Orphans Court will be in session on
Wednesday of next week instead Of Tues.
day, the latter being election day.
The new bell recently purchased for St.
Peters Catholic Church, at olney, this coun.
ty, was blessed Sunday afternoon in the
presence of large gathering. The services
were of an impressive character, and were
conducted by Father T. D. Williams, pastor
of the church. Mrs. Hewitt and Mr.. Michael
Murphy, members of the parish, acted as
sponsors. Father Williams delivered an
interesting sermon, in the course OF which
he explained the significance Of the cere-
mony. The new bell is handsome one
and weighs 800 pounds. 1t was purchased
by the members Of the church.
w. Q. Haskell, the sealer of weights and
measures OF the District of Columbia, has
contracted for a new tenton scale of the very
latest pattern to take the place of the old
one at 18th and b streets northwest, which
is now to be removed to Tenleytown. The
public scale at 18th and b streets northwest
s one OF the Oldest locations 10 the District.
There is no intention OF disseminating it.
The new location at the intersection of Wis.
consin avenue and River road, Tenleytown,
it is thought will be great convenience to
residents of that part of the District as we'll
as farmers from Maryland.
The eight children of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard T. Bentley, of Bloomfield,
Sandy Spring, this county, took tea with
the eldest sister, Mrs. Joseph r. Moore, on
Sunday evening last, this being but the
third such gathering Of the clan" in the past
30 years. The other members of the family
present were Mrs. Edward P. Thomas, of
Ednor; Mrs. William Lea, Of Wilmington,
DEL Mrs. William l. Parker, Of Medford,
Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Bentley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward N. Bentley, Of Sandy
Spring; Mrs. Henry I. Lea, of Metheun,
Mass, and Richard T. Bentley, OF Balti.
more. Six OF the twenty-nine grandchildren
were also present.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Judges ant
| IN Clerks OF Election and to the qualified
voters of Montgomery county, MARYLAND, that
An Election will he held In the several Elec-
ton Districts of said Montgomery county, at
the usual places of holding Elections, and
| hereinafter set forth, on 49,
,oA
IUEoDh1 4, Che 4Ih Of NOV0mOor' AoV
for the purpose of electing one member of the
House OF Representatives from the Sixth Con
gressional district of the State of MARYLAND
The polls for said Election will be- opeued
in each and every Election District OF said
county,, at the usual places If holding the
polls, al 8 o clock, A. NJ, and will be closed
at o'clock, P. NJ, when the ballots shall be
counted according TO law
For the information of all persons con-
cerLed the following Act OF the Legislature,
passed March Gath, 1865, is published
CHAPTER 1el
An A, orohih,,,or tho aaio =, .0,.,,,
GermenteS iinnors In the oovarpI S oonn,;o.
Of the S,a,a Wv ,hs Sov "" Of oIac,,on 0'u"'e'
Section Rs /, an.c,cd h. ,ha Ganar.l =
III, n - u Do " s"S T. ~ .n9 uenerG as
foi for the Lesnsr of anx ho,s, ,avs or 70 ."rs
d.;nI;nn os,abI;shnnt' noo,' " 80. ssToI
where isnors ars sod ~ for an U'us arsa pa" ~
nersons directIv a, In5irac,Iv 20 al hsr,ar
Give ar disnose If anv snir;,nnnS or ss.msn,a3
Iionors ale hear ~ iptov,co,In0 Sr;nSs ~
any kind on the dSv NJ The sIsctSon harss far
,o he heId in ,he sayoraI O,;o " ,hn S,a,o
Section 2. And be II enacted Ths, snv
norson vioIa,;nr ,ho n.o.;s;a - ~
shall be liable 10 Indictment nv the Grand
,Jury of the eonntv where the offsnse ia corr
mi,ied. and shnlI vpon conviction nv a Indao
of auy Circuit Court of The state bs 6nsd a
sum moi less than 6ftv no, more thar ons
hundred dollars for each and every offense-
one-half the fine shall be paid to the iuformer,
the other half to the County Commissioners
for the use of public roads
The polls will be held at the followino
places
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Drowned In the Canal.-Mr. ii. j..
Nelson, who resides in Washington and
who Is said 10 have been employed In one
Of the Government departments, met his
death near Glen Echo, this county, Monday
afternoon under distressing circumstances.
He left the city In the morning to spend the
day fishing and hunting on the Potomac.
While strolling along the towpath OF the
canal be raised his rife and fred at bird.
A young son Of Mr.. King, who is a keeper
OF a canal lock, was struck In the calf Of
the leg by the bullet. Mr.. Nelson, upon
discovering what he had done, started 10
run 10 the young mans assistance, and In
endeavoring 10 cross the lock, slipped and
fell. His head struck the side Of the lock
and he fell into the canal and was drowned
Late Monday night Sheriff Collier summon
ed a Jury Of inquest, and after hearing the
testimony decided that the young mani
death was the result Of an accident.
The deceased Is said 10 have been q ma
tive Of Canada, where his parents are IN
derstood to reside. lie was unmarried ant
was a member Of the odd Fellows ant
Knights OF Pythlas, which organization
took charge Of the remains after the inquest
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

1.-THE fastest selling article have in my
store" writes druggist O. 7. Smith, Of Davis,
KY, is DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, because it al
ways cures. In my six years of sales II has
never failed. | have known it to save suf-
ferers from Throat and Lung diseases, who
could get no help from doctors or any other
remedy" Mothers rely on it, best physi-
clans prescribe it, and W. R. Vinson, Drug
gist, guarantees satisfaction or refund price.
Trial bottles free. Regular sizes, soc and 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Rockville Bakery.

Vanilla Ice-Cream only kept on hand at the
Bakery now-6Oc half gallon; 35c per quart.
Other Aavors, including Frozen Custard,
made to order at 4Oc quart, Toe per halt
gallon.
Fresh Bread daily, &c a loaf; for 25c
Visit our Lunch Room when in town
Ping Pong and Crockinole games.
will have larger line Of Christmas Toys
this year than before.
H. REISINGER,
Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
ANY CHURCH or parson

ANY CHURCH or parsonage or insti-
tuition supported by voluntary contribution
will be given liberal quantity of the Long
man Il Martinez Paints whenever they paint.
NoTR This has been our custom for twenty
seven years; any building not satisfactorily
painted will be re-painted at our expense
about one gallon Of Linseed Oil to be added
to every gallon Of the paint 10 make ready
for use it's mixed in two minutes, and the
cost of the paint thereby reduced to about
81. 80 per gallon.
Yearly product over one million gallons
Apply to any Of our agents, always the best
merchant in every City and Town IN the
United States.
LONGMAN l. MARTINEZ.
Sole AgeDts-W. Hicks. Rockville; Mich
olson & Chiswell, Dickerson; T. N. HOyle,
Travilah G. @. Crawford & Co., Gathers
burg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
His Life in Peril.

az just seemed to have gone all TO pieces, u
writes Alfred Bee, Of Welfare, Texas, "bil'
iousness and lame back had made life g
burden. couldn't eat or sleep and felt al
most too worn out to work when | began "a
use Electric Bttters, but they worked won
ders. Now ! sleep like top, can eat any
thing, have gained ia strength and enjoy
hard work" They give vigorous health and
new life 10 weak, sickly, rundown people
Try them. Only 30 cents at r. W. Vlnson'I
Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
The Worst Form .

Muldtudes are singing the praises Of Kodol
the new discovery which is making so many
sick people well and weak people strong by
digesting what they eat, by cleansing and
sweetening the stomach and BY Transforming
their food into the kind Of pure rich red
blood that makes you feel good all over Mrs.
Cranfill, of Troy, I. T., writes "FOr a num-
Der of years was troubled with indigestion
and dyspepsia which grew into the worst
form. Finally | was induced to use KOdol,
aud alter using four bottles | am entirely
cured. | heartily recommend Kodol to all suf-
ferers from indigestion and dyspepsia Take
dose after meals. It digests what you eat
K. W. Vinson, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Sligo Items.
MORE ANON

Sligo Items.
Most of the fall grain crop has been sowed +,
and the farmers are busy getting their corn
crop housed. A large corn yield is pre-
dicted.
A horse belonging To Mr.. Charles Butt
dropped dead while delivering goods from
his store TO customers.
Some of our citizens, who occupy winter
residences in Washington, are moving In.
Messrs McKendry Cashell, Of Ohio, and
Charles CasheIl, OF Delaware. who have
been visiting friends in the county for the
last two weeks, have returned To their re-
spective homes They are sons Of the late
Ham Cashell, OF Wheaton.
Mr.. J. II. Hall, of Washington, has pur
chased the old Reynolds property at Sligo
and will move in at once. Mr.. Hall con
templates building a fine residence next
spring.
A dance was given few nights since at
Sligo, which was an enjoyable affair. 1t
was given at the residence of Noble 5. Tyler.
| Oue Oh Tue IehtuTcs VI tuO UNIV Voo q oCe
where the grandmother, mother and four
granddaughter occupied positions 10 the
dance at the same time.
Mr.. John Metz, OF Linden, and son Of
Mr.. Willis Cheney, who have been very Ill
Of typhoid fever, are improving.
The Forest Glen Seminary is Oiled To its
utmost capacity. Prof. J. A. |. Cassidy, the
principal, has made extensive improvements
during vacation, and has made il one Of the
most beautiful, commodlous, comfortable,
luxurious and largest seminaries In the State
1t is known as Park Seminary" and ls
filled with pupils from almost every State
and Territory In the Union.
Mrs. J. W. Stewart will entertain "The
Home Interest Club at her residence, near
Linden, 'Hallow Eve at the wltching hour
of 8 o'clock.
Mr. Edw. W. Bryan is macadamlzing a
road 10 his flne residence at Sligo.
Mr.. VIM. Il. Mannakee, who Is very III
man, Is reported To have fair chance fol
recovery.
Oct d. 1902. LEX SCRIPT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter with I'M
ease costs more little lives than Group lis at
tack 10 so sudden that the sufferer Is often be-
yond human aid before the doctor arrives -
Such cases yield readily to 0ns Minute Cough
Cure. Liqui6es the mucus, allays inhamma'
ton, removes danger. Absolutely sale, Acts
Immediately Cures coughs, colds, grip, bron-
chlis, all throat and lung trouble. Y. s. Nc.
Mahon, Hampton, Ca: "a bad cold rendered
me voiceess just before an oratorical contest.
10 Intended TO withdraw, but took One Min.
ute Cough Cure. II restored my voice 10 time
to win the medal" r. W. VinSon, Rockville,
Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Elmer Items.

Last week about wound up the wheat
seeding, and we might say 1t has been the
latest season for many years with numbers
of farmers. Ii would be we'll TO notice the
difference in seeding-some fields half seed
ed before the heavy rains, the other half
often ten days later, and compare the yield
next harvest.
The early birds are into the corn crop
husking and gathering. Some have housed
from 70 to 100 barrels.
Mr.. Hugh Brown and Cliff Ogg, of Mount
Liberty, Ohio, have gone home after a two
weeks visit to Mrs. Jesse Hyatt, a sister and
cousin They were much pleased with this
section OF Maryland.
Messrs. Jones, Willard and Hershperger
are very much pleased with their new ensl-
lage cutter recently purchased.
Miss K. M. Jones and brother, of this
place, are visiting friends in Frederick coun-
ty. Miss Bertha Trundle, of Adamstown,
was the guest of the Misses Jones on Friday
and Saturday last.
VT. J6bSt Llydtt lO5t q nus uOEee I6C6uLyt
the result of an accident while hurdle riding.
Mrs A W. Hyatt aud daughter, Anna,
are visiting at Smell, Spottsylvanla county,
Va.
One day last winter, while the snow was
deep, Mr.. Johnsing says he was tramping
along the canal he stopped to rest for a few
minutes and employed the time In fishing.
His efforts were rewarded by catching two
large bass The fish we're frozen stiff, cut.
ting his line in two, he strapped the fish to
his No. 10 boots, and he says they made the
best snow shoes he ever followed.
Large catches of bass were made last week
in the Potomac near Edwards Ferry, by
different anglers.
Howard Spates and brother, of Atlantic
City, spent two weeks vacation at the home
of their parents near here.
During the week of the Rockville Fair
we had the pleasure Of meeting an old-time
friend, Charles Scholl, now OF the State OF
Indiana. Like ourselves, old Father Time
has furrowed his cheeks.
October 30, 1902 MORE ANON
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Relief In Six HOurs.-Distressing Kid
ney and Bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by the "NeO Great South american
Kidney Cure" it's a great surprise on &C.
count Of its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. lfyou want quick relief and
cure this 10 the remedy. Sold by <. T. Fear
on, druggist, Rockville, Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Americas Famous Beauties.

Look with horror on Skin Eruptions
Blotches, Sores, Pimples. They don't hav'
them, nor will any one who uses Bucklen'
Arnica Salve. 1t glorifes the face. EcEemG
or Salt Rheum vanish before ii. 1t curei
sore lips, chapped hands, chilblains. Infalli
BILE for Piles. zoe at X. W. Wilson'S Drul
Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Take Advantage of the weather

Take AdVAnlARb OF INC WbatheF.
Continued rains have settled and washed
the dust from buildings, and made the sur
face splendidly fitted for painting with the
Longman T. Martinez Paint. Actual cost
only about $1.25 per gallon Sold by W
Hicks, Rockville; Nicholson & Chiswell
Dickerson; T. M. Hoyle, TraviIah; q. G
Crawford & Co., Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Out Of Deaths Jaws.

"When death seemed very near from Q
severe stomach and liver trouble, that ] had
suffered with for years." writes p. Muse,
Durham, N. @, "Dr. Kings New Life Pills
saved my life and gave perfect health Best
pills on earth and only 26c al X. W. Vim
sons Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Biliousness and liver disorders at this sea.
son may be prevented by cleansing the sys-
tenn with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
iamo little pills do not grippe They move
the bowels gently, but cOpiously, and by rea-
son of the tonic properties, give tone and
strength to the glands R.W. Vinson, Rock
villa Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Get free sample Of ChAmberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets at e. T. Fearon's Drug
Store. They are easier 70 take and more
pleasant 10 effect than pills Then their use
Is not followed by constipation as Is often
the CASE with pills. Regular 81 20, acc per
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

When you wake up with bad taste 10
your mouth, 20 at once 4. T. Fearon's Drug
Store and get free sample Of ChamberlAin's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. One or Two
doses will make you well. They also cure
bilousness, sick headache and constipation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Death Dust" for removing and kill
ny ants, reaches, bedbugs, moths, cent?
pedes, croton bugs, spiders, heas, hles, lice
on animals, insects and their eggs on plants,
&c. At Wilson'S Drug Store,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

English SPAWN Lniment removes Il Hard
Soft or Oalloused Lumps and Blemishes from
horses, Blood Spavins, Ourbs, Spllnts, Ring
bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use Of one bottle
Warranted the most wonderful blemlsh cure
ever known. Sold by K. 7. Fearon, Rockville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Itch or Mango Cured In 80 Minutes.
Woods Itch and Mango Lotion will cure itch
In human beings or mango and scratches in
animals in thirty minutes. Large bottle,
sold only at FearOn's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Now is the time to use the EaIls Heater TO
take the dampness out Of your room. The
lamp that lights your room will heat II. AT
Fearon's Pharmacy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Trusses.-Persons suffering from Hernia
and using a badly-ftting Truss, can have one
properly adjusted that will prove a comfort.
Satisfaction guaranteed. At Wilson'S Drug
StnPa
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Rheumatism Cured in a Day"

Rheumatism Cured In Day.-"Mys-
tic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. Its &C.
ton upon the system is remarkable and mys-
terious. 1t removes at once the cause and
the disease Immediately disappears. The irst
dose greatly benefits rs cents. Sold by K.
T. Fearon, Druggist, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31

Tonic Hypopnospnites 10 the best Spring
medicine -pnriHes the blood and tones up
the system. 76c . bottle, at Fearon's PbAr-
macy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Forty Years, Torture.

To be relieved from torturing disease after
40 years torture might we'll cause the graft
tude Of anyone. That is what DeWitrs Witch
Hazel Salve did for @. Haney, Geneva, o. He
says: "DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured me
Of piles after had suffered 40 years" Cures
cuts, burns, wounds, skin diseases. Beware
Of counterfeits. R. W. Vinson, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
The $3.50 Hat for Men.

Your head would be comfortable so
would be dollar rhoryoud appreciate saving
time of our Hats Choice yeso sf-many
shapes Tho binding and band of best quality The Eseman
is guarantee as its merits It's $500 Hat
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib-
~ ers have obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Montgomery county letters tesla
mentAry on the personal estate OF
j. j. 30 VEN,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned 10 exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or
before the 2lst day of April, 1903 other.
wise they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons Indebted
to said estate are requested to make imme-
date payment. Given under our hands this
2lst day Of October, 1909.
FERRIS BOWEN,
JAMES BOW EN-,
oct 24-4t Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
Eiseman BlD'os1
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
CLOTHING TALK.

Plenty of Suits and OveO oapeny of selling space and saesmen
plenty rich chances for plenty weather ahead to
WINTER CLOTHING.
Bear mind that garments sold by strictly makes
You tell glance make ohngyou quickly notice by the
it, the quality CLOTH the shape the graceful hang and the workmanship
throughout
We wish call special attention our line of FALL SUITS and TOP
COATS $19JO You may $5 $Sand you'll not get
a good material or satisfaction either.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
WANTED,
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

TNHE BOARD OF COUNTY SCHOOL
l. Commissioners will meet in their Office
on
TUESDAY, November 2b, 1902, at 10 A. M
By order
s. r. WHITE,
oct 24-td Secretary
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-10-31
DOAD GRADING FOR SALE.

will offer for sale to the lowest responsible
bidder the contract for opening the public
road as petitoned for by +. W. Bangerter
and others, on Saturday November 22nd,
1902, at Q o'clock, P. M, at the Transform
ing Station on the Washington and Rock
vile Electric Road. Specifications can be
had by applying 10 the undersigned. The
right reserved TO reject any and all bids.
JOHN WALTER CARROLL,
oct 24-td County Commissioner.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-01-21
New Map OF Oahu.

compiled from Government Surveys and Charts,
Mars Of Sugar Plantations, Railways. and Other
Reliable Sources, the MAP IS lSNSa INCHES,
with artistic cocrlngs and neat mOuningS, maxi
Ing very useful as well as Ornamen'al wall map
the PRICH OF the MAP IS SIo 90. Copies can
ne obtalp-d from
JAS. 7, TAYLOR,
J. 10. 4 loK 100, 3oS Judd Building, honolulu 7,
Of HAWAIIAN NEWS CO., LTD
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-01-21
In Spite Of the Cigar.

Sick, Ell? Can't eat. Dyspepsia
Well. III tell you what you need. You
need some tgood fresh air You must 90
to the mountains for couple of weeks
Now mind what tell you. You must
rise at every morning. walk couple
OF miles before breakfast eat oatmeal,
eggs and bacon. and drink coffee for
breakfast. Then walk as far as you
feel able to in the forenoon, and eat
what they give you for dinner. Then
nap half an hour, no more, and
more walking, then good supper
and perhaps game of cards and bed
at 8. II you do that every day you'll
return Il changed man" So spoke a
physician to a patient, and as the pa
tient left him he suddenly remembered
something, and shouted down the
stairs: "Oh, forgot; smoke only one
cigar day, and that after dinner.
Three weeks later he met his patient
looking red and rugged. We'll. John,
and how are you?" he asked. First
rate" replied the man; but then n
gloom Overspread his countenance. and
he said, TN first rate; but that cigar
almost did me up. You see. never
smoked before. Lowell Citizen.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-01-21

\ strong and painful light Is thrown
on current conditions by the analysis
Oi church accessions in the Presbyte
rian Church during the year ending
March 81, 1901, by the accomplished
stated clerk of the General Assembly.
the Rev. Dr.. w. IL. Roberts. He
shows that Of the 1916 churches car.
ricd ON the denominational roll, 2l41
went through the entire year without
a solitary addition to their member.
ship by confession OF faith.
Almost If not quite as appalling. is
: the fact that Of the remaining 1913
churches, 2599, or almost one.half, re.
ported five or less additions each. The
1893 embrace the large body or Ordi.
nary and typical churches, outside of
favorable conditions and of leadership
quality. OF the 277G churches receiv.
ing five or more, ll7l received ten or
less, leaving only 1905 that reported
over ten acCessions during whole
year. No one could claim that this IL
a healthy spiritual cOndition.-Church
Economist.