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The colored American., 1902-09-27
LITTLE COLORED AMERICANS.
Money counts.

Money counts.
Honesty pays in the long run.
The color issue in the army is load
ed.
Reciprocity with Cuba is our plain
duty.
The "sell-out Negro" should be
watched.
A country is not made prosperous
by taxation.
There is a positive wave toward
tariff reform.
There is a universal temptation to
kick a coward.
Shyster lawyers should be placed in
the penitentiary.
The Negro is a citizen-but he
isn't. That's all.
What is your favorite feature in The
Colored american?
Few people seem to take note of
the value of time.
When you have nothing to say
worth saying, keep still.
Senator Pritchard seems to have an
explanation on his hands.
Intemperance will kill the soundest
man ten years before has time.
Work, not politics, is the Negroes
cue. at least for the time being.
The white man does not prevent
the Negro from helping himself.
Clean journalism prospers-and is
the only kind that should prosper.
There can be no Republican party
in the South, with the Negro elimin
ated.
McKinley's Buffalo speech promises
to be a campaign slogan for tariff re-
form.
Organize business leagues every
where, and stimulate the spirit Of com
merce.
The man who can be trusted the
most implicitly does not always sing
psalms.
Settle the coal strike, or it will
settle the fortunes of some political
leaders.
The genus "knOcker" is a dead
weight to the enterprising element of
the race.
Prof. Kelly Miller smiles the smile
of the prophet when he contemplates
the North Carolina situation.
Educate and Christianize the poor
white man of the South, and half the
battle for humanity is won.
The people of the District OF COlum-
bia can afford to sympathize with the
FilipinOs. Both are subjects of this
glorious republic.
Squat conventions made up of del
egates responsible to no one but them
selves, cannot render the race any
profitable service.
Just wait until Gen. James S. Clark
son gets his fighting clothes on When
The colored American., 1902-09-27

William Vaughan, the deposed dis
trict attorney, of Alabama, probably
regrets that President Roosevelt join
ed the Brotherhood of "Firemen" just
at this time.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

The Bourbon Macon (Ga.,) News
is of the opinion that the United
States surely has enough trouble on
hand without annexing another Negro
republic. The more problems we
shoulder, the sooner we shall reach the
conclusion that the only way to settle
problem is to settle it on right lines.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

Senator Pritchard seems to have an
explanation on his hands.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

Clean journalism prospers- is
the only kind that should prosper.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

McKinley's Buffalo speech promises
to be a campaign slogan for tariff re-
form
The colored American., 1902-09-27

The white man does not prevent
the Negro from helping himself.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

Intemperance will kill the soundest
man ten years before has time.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

to get out of her troubles as best she
can but will insist upon an ObserV-
ance of the Monroe doctrine by for
eign powers.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

There can be no Republican party
in the South, with the Negro elimin-
ated.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

There is some early birding" being
done by those who wish honors at the
hands of the next A. M. E. General
Conference. Delegates have been elec
ted from the Baltimore and Virginia
conferences. We have not yet heard
their preferences for the BishopriC
or other offices.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

President Roosevelt cannot be fright
The colored American., 1902-09-27

Work, not politics, is the Negroes
cue. at least for the time being
The colored American., 1902-09-27

When you have nothing to say
worth saying, keep still.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

The man who can be trusted the
most implicitly does not always sing
psalms.
The colored American., 1902-09-27

Settle the coal strike, or it will
settle the fortunes of some political
leaders.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
NICOLAUS GIVES A NEW BOND.
Adolphus Busch Signs $4,000
Surety at Home in Bed.

Henry Nicolaus, who is under indictment
on the charge of bribery in connection with
the Suburban railway deal, appeared at the
Four Courts yesterday afternoon and gave
his increased bond of $1,000. Adoiphus
Brewing Association. signed the pond at his
home. where he Is confined TO his bed by
rheumatism.
Mr.. Nicolaus called at the Four Courts at
2 p. M and made arrangements with Judge
Ryan TO lave the bond signed at Mr..
Busch's residence, No. l Busch place, Mr..
Busch being unable to appear in court.
Judge Ryan agreed, and Archibald Carr.
clerk of the Criminal Court. accompanied
him to the Busch home. Afterwards they
returned to the Four Courts, where II was
formally signed by Nicolaus In Judge Ry-
ans presence.
Julius Lehman. a former member of the
House of Delegates. who Is indicted on the
charge of perjury, Informed Judge Ryan
yesterday tina he was able to give his in
creased bond of $4,000. but he desired until
Friday to make arrangements with his
bondsmen. Judge Ryan granted the time.
Lehman is now under 5000 bond, secured
bv Chris Schumacher.
The Grand Jury was in session yesterday.
but only routine cases were taken up.
Among the witnesses summoned were Ed
gar A. Mepham. who was sought SO long.
and Jacob Stoke, a merchant at Union
Market. They were not heard. Circuit At
torney Folk instructed them to come back
Friday, when the whole day will be given
over to the investigation of the charges of
municipal corruption. Thu Grand Jury will
probe further into the Union Market scan
Gal and the lighting deals.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
CAMERA SOCIETY
TO Be ORGANIZED
Amateur Photographers Will Form
Association to Improve Stan
dard of Their Work.

Steps will be taken tomorrow evening to
photographers, TO be known as the Camera
ociety, at a meeting in room 307 Board Of
Education building. F. G.. Frederic. with
the Commonwealth Trust Company; VIII
liam N. Denvers, with the Woodward &
Herman Printing Company, and Ferd- Kun
land Of No. AIS Blair avenue are among
the promoters of the organization. Already
fifty local enthusiasts nave signifed their
willingness to become charter members OF
the organization. and it is expected that
at the meeting tomorrow night this num-
Der will be doubled. 1t is the intention OF
the promoters to make the organization as
powerful and influential as similar organi-
cations already established in New p rk,
Chicago, Philadelphia and other large East
ern cities.
The purpose of the organization, as set
forth by Mr.. Frederic, is to improve the
work of amateur photographers and aid
them by friendly criticism, advice and prac-
teal personal demonstration of the ma
terial and difficult problems which confront
the amateur. 1t is proposed, when the
society is on an established basis, to pro-
vide suitable rooms for meetings and DEM
onstratiOns. 1t is the intention to provide
dark rooms, Photographic supplies and ma
terial of all kinds. and a library containing
the latest periodicals. especially those per
tanning to photography. Departments are
to be established for print exchanges, print
criticism, photograph contests. sale and
exchange and correspondence, for the use
of all members.
The benefits to be derived by member
ship in such an organization said Mr..
Frederic, "are inestimable to the amateur
who ardently desires TO improve the quality
of his work. While the society will be es-
sentially an amateur organization. we have
made arrangements to secure the services
of professionals to give aid and advice to
the members. Thus the struggling and am
bilious amateur will have the benefit Of
the large practical experience Of pro-
fessiona.s. the foremost in their profession,
whose advice and personal demonstration
culable benefit to him. We already have
assurances from the largest dealers in the
country that they will send their best men
to give lectures and personal demonstra-
tons before our society"
Among those who nave expressed an in
the society, Mr.. Frederic said. are: Charles
G. Kelley. Carl Bahnsen, c. w. Fflkins, V.
F. Steinberg. Martin Hunicke. Joe Mache-
eek, j.. b. Goldbach, George Helen. Miss
Mary A. Flynn, ]. L. Junod. Harry Noerte-
man. Fred Demko, Jr.: J. ]. Humid. W. H.
SchreningeE Miss Josephine Eekhard. J.
l.. Jeaser, Miss Fam e D. Arens. Ed Masch-
meyer, Gustav C. Kleinecke. John Muehl-
hauser. George Morgan, Ferd Rutland. Viii
liam n. Danvers. A. A. Smith. A. r
Brandenburger, Ernst Miller. Otto E. MI
Ter. Ed G. Blackburn. J; H. Maschmeyer,
McClelland, ]. ]. Pike. F. Peters, Jr.: J.
H. McKeen. H. J.. Hoeynck. Roy A. Burch
and Arthur Griesedieck.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
kNTI-SALOON LEAGUE
TO TAKE INITIATIVE,
VIII Ask Warrants Against Sa-
loonkeepers-lmportant
Meeting To-Day.

The A~nti-Saloon League expects a large
meeting in the Holland building this after
noon. Four hundred invitations have been
sent to prominent business and professional
men and many of them ave expressed their
intention Of attending.
Father James T. Coffey. chairman of the
league, says he is prepared to maxi as
founding revelations TO the business men
regarding the wineroom evil. Despite the
declaration of Chief of Police kiely that
there are no winerooms in the city, Father
Coffey says he will submit a list of saloon
keepers who conduct winerooms in conjun"-
ton with their d~ramshops in violation of
the State law.
We have given up all hope of getting
any assistance from the police in suppress
ing these dens of vice. said Father Cof-
fey. Thursday afternoon We will make an
appeal TO the business men. who, l be-
lieve, represent. with US, the moral forces
of the community. We have time and again
furnished Chief Kelly with specific charges
against ~saloonkeepers. but he has ignored
our efforts. We shall see what the business
men think of It."
Attorney Edgar C. Lakeland. Jr., who is
legal adviser for the league, stated yes
terday that additional warrants against
saloonkeepers will be drawn up either
Thursday or Friday. He refused to make
public the names of those against whom
the warrants will be applied for, stating
that such q course might retard his plan
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
STRANGER KILLED BY POLICE.
He Was Heavily Armed and Re
sisted Officers.

San Antonio. Tex, April Ian unknown
man about IS years of age was shot AMI
killed by officers IN a saloon this morning
about 2 o'clock. His suspicious conduct in
the place caused the police to be notified.
and Officers Taylor. Harvey and Hughes
responded and located the man In 4 rear
rooIa- As soon as the door was open the
stranger drew a pistol and Officers Harvey
and Hughes grappled with him. He fired at
Taylor over Harvey's head. burning the lat
ter's face. Taylor then fired three shots, one
of them taking effect in the heart of the
stranger, killing him instantly. Officer Har-
vey was grazed by one of Taylor's bullets.
The dead man appeared to be about IS years
old. was 5 feet 8 inches in height, well
dressed and weighed about 146 pounds.
When searched two pistols were found on
him, also two wallets, one containing 500
and the other $40 in currency and $65 in
bills was found in his socks. He had two
spectacle cases, one stamped with the name
of a Little Rock merchant, and another
that of a Beaumon firm. He had no papers
about him by which he might be identified.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
TRUSTEE FOR COAL COMPANY.
Beck Walker Firm Files Deed of
Trust-Assets $4,000.

HI Beck-Walker Coal Company filed a
deed of trust with the Recorder of Deeds
yesterday, naming William H. Walker,
manager Of the company. as trustee for the
creditors. The ccmpany's assets are placed
at $4,000. The liabilities are not stated.
Mr.. Walker said that the matter would
be amicably Settled within a week, n
that the company would then resume bust
ness.
Our liabilities do not exceed 20.0Oo.
which is less than one-half the amount Of
our assets" said Mr.. Walker. within q
week we will be able to settle with our
creditors at 100 cents on the dollar. One of
the PARTIES to whom we owe money has
been crowding US. We were compelled to
file the deed of trust to avoid unpleasant
complications"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
OZARK PRESBYTERY MEETING.
Lively Discussion ON Spiritual Con
dition of the Church.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Carthage, Mo-, April THE Ozark Pres
bytery is in session here. The Reverend A.
Y. Allen Of Bolivar preached the morning
sermon. Subject, Qualifications for Min
istry and Relations Of Pew to Pulpit
The Reverend John H. Bright of Mount
Vernon is moderator and the Reverend r.
w. Ely OF Neosho is stated clerk. A lively
discussion was a feature of to-day's exer-
cises on the spiritual condition OF the
church.
A. n. WyIie of Mammoth Spring and l..
B. Harris of West Plains were examined
and licensed 10 preach. Tonight the Rever-
a popular and powerful address on home
missions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
NORTHERN DIVISION

named GOWN and opinions nied In the ILL
nois Supreme Court this afternoon as fol-
lows:
NORTHERN DIVISION.
Afirmed-C1ty OF Chicago VS.. Jackson (Magru-
olmstesd vs.. Vance < Jones Company: City OF
Chicago gSss VI, H 10. Ri0s City cS Of on,e TS}s vs. AID Ernst Tqas,
Company vs.. Brueger; Wolf IS. Collins; Cnan-
s ss. G rs; m2:eY Red a0E us jennings zai psoP M;s6 Ms,hs VS.
Schroeder: Mcdonald VS.. DanaEy: Spring Valley
way way vs. s'T Toahy: e a2Ua CITY G Rai,way Wy vs' Coon
sy: Chicago and East m Illinois Railroad Com.
Mann: pandursnd vs.. County q Kankakte: Ma
Don Donald ia; N Wsss chi S { str ssty R Eii5wsy VS. VS. P Nf-
ssrs; People ex rel. vs. Fra Kiln Park: western
change vs.: Board, Of Trsde; People VS. Lehr:
Illinois .steel company vs.. McFadden: simpson
vs.; Mickelsen: Koslng VS.. PeopIe; Title Guar
Audi,ottpm vs.. Peop.e City Of ce!5saEo' vs.. NoF,
aGa vs. Mill Pesp Siem Pant ion Ma Life i Ea. r ! R5sy c5 sfasas,
vs.: Rosslter; Williams vs.: People; Kendall ".
nander: Duffy. vs.: Kiri!ln: Hawk vs.. Van Insen:
FRENCH vs.. Northern Trust c nipapy; Ch.lvss
Dalton 5sheaiA; vs. Af Dalton n osSs o. B shf5h6e and saiaf loan an
M AssHs5ssi4n cS xsr Men T . Gays VS.. vs. Bai sS South South
Chicago City Railway v. Cit. Of chieaFo; city
R e and Re~maandies@orerkey and Gray VS..
Weber; Worlds Columbian Exposition vs. Le-
high; Gros vs. wcodward: Radlof vs.. Hassg:
Peterson vs.. Jackson: Gilbert Vs. Sprague: People
ex rel. VS.. Gary: Ravcroft VS.. Tohin: Gage W..
Chicago: Young vs.. People: RAYMOND VS.. Hart
ford Fire Insurance Company: Guyer VS.: Daven-
port. Rock Island and Northwestern Railway;
Truax We. GREGORY: Bishop VS.. Thompson: Cum
bingham VS.. People: Sunassck VS.. Mercy; Sch
mid; vs. Shaver; City of Chicago VS.. Corcoran;
Clos vs.. Crafty.
Appellate Court Reversed. Circuit Court AZ
Observation-Disclosures VS.. National Masonic Associa-
ton.
Rule Discharzed-People eI rel. VS.. Miller: Peo-
pie ex rel. vs.. O'Brien.
Dtsmissed-WeIs VS.. ROGERS; Magtnn vs.. Bass
ford: johnson We. Mcdonald.
Reversed-Cty of Chicago vs. Chicago League
Ball Team.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
CHARLES A. TINKER RESIGNS
Westerner VIII Succeed to 1mpor
tant Post With Western Union.


PEt1A
New York. April 16.-Charles a. Tinker.
general superintendent of the Eastern d.
vision of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, has rendered his resignation, to
take effect May ]. b. Brooks, superintend-
ent at Denver, has been appointed to fill the
vacancy. The territory includes New Eng
land. the Middle States and Maryland.
Mr.. Tinker has been with the Western
Union Company for a period OF twenty-one
years. He was born in 1893. He was an
operator during the Civil War for the War
Department at Washington and a warm
friend Of President Lincoln. After the war
he became manager of the military tele-
graph at Washington.
Mr.. BROOKS is a native of Texas and about
forty-five years old. He was a manager of
the Ell Paso and Galveston offices OF The
Western Union Telegraph Company previ-
Gus to being appointed manager OF the Dem
yer office, twelve years ago. For several
years he has been assistant superintendent
of the Western division.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
Southern Negro Congress.

Galveston, Tex. April 1s.It is expected
that there will be about SO delegates at the
vene in this city July is. Among the num-
Der will be some Of the most prominent ne
groes of the Southern States. They will be
tive states. ten from each congressional
district and five at large from each of the
states which Will an pc sepr @a sa;, me FIRST !
year ago at Jackson, Miss.
The object of the organization is to create
foster any move for the uplifting of the
race. The matters to be discussed are the
Importance of education. the question Of
outrages n lynchings, and the negro In
politics.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
BANK cLEARINGs ARE HEAVY.
Yesterdays Total Second Only to
Record Breaker.

were second only to those of the banner day
in the financial history of St. Louis. The
total. as officially reported. was S11.s7 81.
The largest clearings were returned on JAN
uary 2 OF the present year. when the total
was 81. AL All.
In explanation of yesterdays figures. It
was said that payments Of quarterly dlvi-
dends on many gilt-edged local stocks had
served to swell tn. amount of business
done by the banks. though the greater por-
ton of the transactions represented were of
a strictly routine character. 1t is believed
that IL the regular run of spring business
bears out its present promise a new record
will soon be established.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
TO HOLD DISTRICT CONVENTION
Anti-Saloon League to Have Three
DAYS Meeting at Charleston.

The A~nti-Saloon League will hold a dis
trict convention at Charleston, NO., lasting
three days, from April % to q. Among the
counties to be represented at the conyen-
ton are: Madison, Bollinger. Scott. Cape
Girardeau, Stoddard. Mississippi, New
Madrid. Dunklin and Butler. The pro-
speeches by the Reverend w. E. Palmo-e.
D.. D., president OF the State League; the
Reverend Father James T.. Coffey, chair
man State Headquarters Committee, and
the Reverend c. R. Carlos. Presiding Elder
of the st. Louis district. The meeting will
conclude with an election Of officers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
THIS ODD FELLOW AS
OLD AS HIS ORDER.
Richard Jones, Born in Same Year
the Three-Link Society Was
Organized.

Plans for the celebration Of the eighty
third anniversary of the organization OF the
independent Order Of Odd Fellows brings
to light the fact that Richard Jones of NO.
51n Page avenue. the oldest nan IN 81.
Louis. who is an Odd Fellow, is also S. years
old. He was born IN the same year the
three-link order was organized.
Mr.. Jones belongs to st. Louis Lodge, NO.
5, 1. o. o. F., a committee from which Will
meet representatives of Laclede Lodge, NO.
%. and Wildey Lodge. No. ., at the formers
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17

Oldest resident member of ST. Louis Lodge,
No. 5, /. o. o. F. Mr.. Jones is s., and has
been an Odd Fellow ffty-four years.
rooms. No. Sic Olive street. tonight. to ar
range plans for the joint celebration OF the
eighty-third anniversary
Thomas Richeson. vice pres dent or the
Evens & Howard Fire Brick Company, Is
the only living charter member Of Laciede
Lodge. He Joined the lodge in 1871. when II
was organized. He is 81 years old, one year
younger than Mr.. Jones, st. Louis Lodges
eldest member. Mr.. Richeson came to St
Louis in 1878.
Mr.. Jones arrived in st. Louis in 1910 from
New Jersey and began business as a talior.
He Joined St. Louis Lodge in lS4S and mas
been an active member fifty-four years.
The Independent order of odd Fellows
was organized in April d, 1919: st; Louis,
Laclede and Widely lodges will determine
at to-night's meeting a plan for the cele-
bration of this event, with st. Louis Lodge
as host, assisted by Laclede and Widely
lodges. All other st. Louis lodges Will be
invited to attend the meeting OF ST. LOUIS
Carondelet and Oak Hill lodges probably
will have special programmes at their
places of meeting on the evening OF April
&c, also.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
CITY ITEAs.

JUST three left out of a dozen of the new
Pianos received ten days ago. and which are
being sold not one hundred miles away for
$1,000; Crawford's pr.ce, however, being only
s1S9.O0!! For the balance of the week they
propose TO offer these three, in order to make
room for more which are coming. at the
low price OF $1,000. Easy payments TO re-
sponsible parties!. Remember, everybody
can't get one. as there are only three.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
Military Prize Contest.

warrenton, Mo-. April 18.-In the military
contest of Central Wesleyan College last
night Cadet Milton Schultz Of Springfield,
Ill, won the sword. Lieutenant Colonel
Goodwin of Mexico, Mo, assisted by his
staff, acted as Judge. In the gymnastic and
physical culture exhibition the principal
features were parallel bars and boxing ex-
~ercises and tumbling. The lady students
gave a fine drill. Major Rompel Is the COM
mandant and director.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
Missouri supreme Court.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Jefferson City, Mo-, April 16.-The follow
ing were the proceedings in the Supreme
Court to-day:
DIVISION NO. L
Heman vs.. Gillian: argued and submitted.
National Subway Company Va. City Of St
Louis: argued and submitted.
state ex. rel. Wenneker. Collector. vs.. Clifford
dismissed for failure to comply with the rules
United States Casualty Company VS.. Zumoalen.
trustee: argued and submitted.
DIVISION NO. 2
Male vs.. thompson. Male VS.. Parks; State ex
rel. F1entge VS.. Burrough: School District VS..
crossman; all submitted on briefs.
Roth vs.. Rauschenburch; Talbot vs. Roe, and
Donnelly Va. Hebron; all argued and submitted.
Adjourned to Thursday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
Some Defects of the Eyes

Can be cured by wearing properly adjusted
glasses. Consul Doctor Bond. expert op-
tician at Mermod & Jaccard's. Broadway
and Locust. No charge for examination.
Steel frames. when needed. 81 and up; gold,
So and up.
G!asses fitted by mail. Test cards mailed free.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
$3.50 TO DALLAS AND RETURN.
Via the IrOn Mountain Route.

The official line to the Confederate Veter-
ans reunion at Dallas, April p to %. in
elusive. The train containing the local
camps and official party will leave ST. Louis
$50 p. m. April 20. Tickets, berths and fur
Their information at new city ticket office,
southeast corner Sixth and Olive streets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
USED THE MAILS IMPROPERLY.
Doctor Morris Hale Sentenced at
Little Rock.

Doctor Morris Hale Of Hot Springs, Ark.
formerly connected with the Alma Sani-
tarium at Alma. Mich, was arrested at the
request Of Post Office Inspector Dice Tues
day, and yesterday at Little Rock was sen
fenced to fifteen months in the Federal
Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga, on q charge
of sending improper matter through the
mails.
Hale was discharged from the Alma SAM
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-17
Executive Commi,.ion Meets.

Pittsburg. April 1.-THE annual meeting
of the Executive Commission Of the ALL
ance of the Reformed and Presbyterian
Churches throughout the world is being held
here. The Reverend r. P. Kerr Of Rich
mond, Va, presides. The Reverend Doctor
". J. Reid Of this city welcomed the dele
gates and the Reverend Doctor Kerr re-
sponded. Encouraging reports by the Rev
erend Doctor W. H. Roberts Of Philadel-
phfa. secretary. and Honorable Frank H.
Nipple of Philadelphia, treasurer, were then
read.