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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

Clifford & ais. to Carrie L. Ryan. land 81
Sc; John l.. Clifford 4 ais, To Margaret
{. Dumphee, land, 81, &c; John l.. Cliff
ford, < ais, to Walter f. Clifford land ST.
Nc John J.. Clifford, & ais, to Margaret
L. Clifford land, 81. &c; John L. Clifford,
4 ais, to Effie +. Clifford, land. 81, &c. !;
John l.. clifford, e ais, to May c. Col
Inns, land, 81, &c; John l.. Clifford, &
ais, to Susie G. Day, land, 81, &c; Fred
w. Clifford & ais, to John l.. Clifford
land, 81, &c; Estate of Heirs of Annie NJ
Ryan to John l.. Clifford, & ais, land.
NOBLEBORO-Webs Sidelinger to
Frank Sidelinger, land, $25.
SOMERVILLE-M. v Peaslee to
Charles II. French, land, 81, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
SOUTH VASSALBORO.

Robert J. Stone returned to his
home Sunday morning, after a years
stay in Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Miss Grace Stone arrived Sunday,
from East Hampton, Mass, for two
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. l..
A. Stone.
Miss Malo Robbins is spending her
school vacation with her aunt, Mrs.
L. w. Mason.
Miss Ethel Carpenter is slowly con-
valescing from her recent illness.
There has been quite a competition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
MERCER,
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Lincoln County.

Real estate transfers for one week:
BOOTHBAY-Geo NJ. Harmon Il al, to
Franklin F. Phillips, land. 81 &c; Henry
l.. Giles to Leonard A. Blake. land and
buildings, 81; Mary Greenleaf to Payson
S. Greenleaf land, $500.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Mary l.. Baker
to Geo. B. Remission, land and buildings,
s. &c.
BRISTOI4-Mary ]. Palmer to Eliza NJ.
Munsey land sl5.
-DRESDEN-Samuel B. johnson to Jen-
EpGECOMB-Wild +. kenney to
Fred w. Clifford land, 81, Sc; John l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
SOMERSET.
ST. ALBANS.

At the grange, Saturday evening, a
hat trimming contest was held. Four
teen men trimmed as many hats furn-
ished by as many ladies. Each man
wore. while eating supper, the hat he
had trimmed. The committee award
ed the first prize for the prettiest hat
to Fay Lucas and Will Farrar of West
Ripley got the prize for the worst look
ing one.
The masquerade ball at Glenwood
hall was great success.
The Ladies' Art Club will have a
masquerade social at Town hall next
Friday evening.
The snow is nearly gone but many
people feel that it means another cold
summer.
Miss Mae Probest of New York city
is visiting her sister and mother at this
place.
1t is reported that Daniel Foss has
sold his farm to Frank Libby of La
rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
RIVERSIDE.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Dunlap visited
friends at Leeds last week.
Herbert Mccoy of Augusta, was in
the place, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Fossett enter
tanned at whist Saturday evening.
The winners of the first prizes We're H.
P. Halves and Mrs. G. w. Smiley. The
BOBBY prizes were taken by ]. P. Gard
ner and Mrs. C. o. Gardner. Miss Rose
Bailey of FaEmingdale was one of the
PLAYERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

on Three Mile pond fishing for pickerel
through the ice the past winter, c. NJ
Dickey proudly taking the lead.
Mrs. F. B. Whitehouse and Miss
Dora Whitehouse were guests of Mrs.
J. E. Webb at Riverside, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

star Registrar General OF Vital IS, sta as,s /,
tics for scotland. declared his opinio;n MO -
bachelor life was more , uen trade
n l,,'t the most unsanitary surroundings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
HELPS HEALTH u
| 2:l;ya 1
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head Of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
for Il cents and 5 cents for each subse-
auent insertion insert ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending BY mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
the charges are too small to open &C
count for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

The question of alien immigration is
now far more serious in London than il
ever was in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

poers have bought 100000 acres Of IoI me
~, l,31 nsar San Antonio, Tex: Their repre-
sentatives say that within hvs years t ia,t
the able-bodied Beers Will DC III 'i'"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

me hw Germany have no local legisla,,
own or even crown councils. Each Is ruled
t hv an autocrat appointed by the emperor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

New measurements confirm the report
highest peak in North America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
&, Bangor & ArooStook
MASE RAILROAD.
IT, Arrangement Of Trains
In Effnnt flpn * 1on1

IT, Arrangement Of Trains
~ 10 Effect Dec. Is, 1902
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars, between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou at 615 A. NJ. and Bangor at az
LEAVE Portland. 1o.45 p. M; Augusta.
12.59 A. NJ; Waterviiie, 40 A. Nj. ban
gor, 6.45 a. NJ; Arrive Lagrange, 500 4.
iron Works, $40 A. M; Norcross. rs a.
a.; Millinocket, y.52 4: M; Sherman,
- IA f. A !, y e. Pattee, lilo 4 s,, ~. Island
P. M; Portage, 2.io ?. n; Fort Kent. As
P. M; Eoulton. 13in p. NJ: Bridgewate-;
Los p n; Pressure Isle. LES p. ~; Car:
Van Buren,, 4el p. NJ; Limestone. $50 p.
M: Fort Fa'v-eld, 215 p. NJ; Dover and
Foxcrott, geo A. III; Guilford, 9S. A NJ
Monsoon. lol2 A. NJ: Greenville. 1850 A
LEAVE Portland. 1o.25 A. NJ; Augusta,
2.S5 ?. NJ; Watervllle. l.2o y. NJ. Bangor,
..orcross, Fi5 7. NJ; Miilinochet' 5.57 p
NJ; Sherman. Gas +. M: Patten. 7i2 p.
NJ; Island Falls. zoe P: NJ: Houiton, sOs
lO;15 ?. NJ; Fort Fairfield. iO.o5 p. Nj
LEAVE Portland. 1870 p. M: Augusta,
2.3O T. M: Waterville, 3.0S 7. M; Ban
gor, 45o I. M; Brownville. Gas ?. NJ;
Dover, 6.57 +. NJ: GGilford. T.19 +. Nj,
Montreal. S.35 A. NJ
LEAVE Montreal, 90 p. NJ; Quebec.
2.4e =. M: Greenville. ECO A. NJ: Moason.
Junction, 6.25 \. Ri; G5uilford. 6l2 A. n;
Dover and Foxcroft 200 -. M: Brown
vile. 40 A. NJ; Lagrange. 500 A. NJ
ARRIVE Bangor, e.20 A. M: leNve Ban
cor. 1.35 T. M. arrive Augusta. 2.tN Z. Nj
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. 6.3o A. A.; Car
ihou els a. NJ: Presque Isle, Ga a. M
Houlton. $50 a. NJ; Island Falls. 9l7 A.
NJ; Patten, 600 A. NJ: Sherman, go A.
M; Millinocket, 1923 A. M; Norcross. 1881
A. NJ: katahdin Iron Works, 1910 A. 81
BroWnville. l1.32 a. M. Arrive Bangor,
Los II. M; Waterville 3t5 r.. NJ. Au-
gusta. $50 II. NJ; Portland. SIS =. N.
LEAVE Caribou. li<5 A. NJ; Van pd-
rem. 1000 A. M; New Sweden. 1l.02 a. NJ:
Limestone, go a, NJ; Presque Isle u i
z. M: Fort Fairfield, Ills A. NJ. Bridge
water, Los =. M: Houiton. 20a T.. n:
Island Falls, 800 II. NJ. Pa;ten. 2B 4.
M: Sherman, S.25 r. NJ; Mihnocket, tie
p M; Norcross. 4.3G 2. M. nroWnviils,
$50 L. M. Iagrange,G07 L. nj. urcenvile
3S5 +. NJ: Monson. $40 +. NJ: Gullford.
a., =. Nj; Dover and Foxcroft. sos y. NJ.
Arrive Bangor. 100 y. M; Waterfalls. ass
J. M; Augusta, 1923 p. M; Portland, la
A. M.
GEORGE NJ HoU0HToN,
Trsffic Manager,
w. M. BROWN,
Superintendent
Bangor. Dec Is. 1sn1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
EAST FAIRFIELD.

Henry Hatch has returned from the
woods.
Miss Bertha Conner remains about the
same.
Miss Grace Huntoon of Norridgewock is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Bert Amos
Leroy r. Blackwell has had the abscess
on his throat lanccd and is improving.
Palmer Brothers are giving the inside of
their store a fresh coat of paint
School at Good viii Farm will close
next Friday for a vacation of two weeks.
Mrs. T.. C. JOY and daughter. Evelyn.
visited in WaterviIle a few days, last
week.
William and Mildred Tracy went TO
Fairfield, Friday afternoon, called there
by the death of their grandmother.
Sanford Strickland. our ferryman, had
the misfortune to break his leg above the
knee. Tuesday afternoon. OF last week
He was at work at the Bradbury Broth
ers sa Wmill at Malban'S Mills, when the
accident occurred. He is being cared for
at the home of his father-in-law, Edward
Leach, in Skowhegan village. Arthur
Totnan has been engaged to run the fer
ry until Mr.. Strickland is able to.
MERCER.
Mrs. C. S. Morse went to NorrdgeWock
Monday to see her brother. who is quite
sick with nervous proStration.
There were no services at church. Sun
day, on account of bad travelling.
At the extra town meeting. Saturday
to elect road commissioner f L. Hatch
was chosen.
The sick ones, Noma Watson, Mr.. Ba-
con. Charles Perry and Mr. Worthy, are
all gaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
MTSCELCANEOUS.
WANT YOUR FORTUNE TOLD RY

a born clairvoyant " naL ten You
comes true. Senu 9ins, pifln gate To-
wanto. New Bedford, Mass, Box 759.
mch17diws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

CINE 10-horso power. Engine can be seen
working. Enquire of +. l. Clark, Journal
Block, Augusta. mchidtf
AS SHALL MOVE AWAY FROM
Augusta shortly desire to dispose of my
residence, No. 30 Chapel ST. T. c. In
graham. fcb19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

ested? If so, send % cents for samples of
my Chinese and California Curios ami
Novelties. Beautiful burned and carved
leather and orange wood souvenirs. Views
and photographs. MOSES and kelp goods,
shells and shell jewelry. Address Harry
e. Mayhem, Box 49,, Pasadena, Cal"
II mchGd3most
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
WOOD; ALL KINDS AT ALL PRICES

Are now ready to fill orders at retail
Furnace wood, about half dried. sawed
and split coarse, at 500: green hard wood
(every stick split, $3.50; green hard wood
40 per cent. round, 21k inches in circum-
ference. $500; green nard wood limbs
mixed with bone dry hemlock. at $3.50;
green wood Gas cut in the woods), 81 %.
My wood is rock and grey maple, yellow
birch and beech, no better wood sold in
Wood cut in September, 1902 (hard and
sofD $3.50 Drop a postal order and state
your wants, or call me up by Tel. No. 1854
before Z A. M. and after 6. p. NJ WOOD
TO BURN Fl. II. Lee. tan23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
AN OLD ESTABLISHED GRAIN |

business-Srisr mill. elevator and bolter-
will sell separately or together. Fine To-
cation, at the junction of Togus and Wa
terville electric road Fairbanks scales
connected that pay half the rent of store.
Present owner has too much outside bust
ness to attend to it. For particulars in
quire of G. d. Haskell, Augusta, Me.
nn1.in1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
ONE SMALL INcuaArop. ron,

outdoor chick breeders; / Mann bone cut-
ter; ] Mann clover cutter several drin,s-
ing fountains. L. f. Newbert, August
MIC mchl7dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
DRY HARD AND SOFT wooD.

Four feet or stove length. or furnace
wood. Price reasonable. All orders left
az e. w, WadleiSh's S, grocer, or Nj. r.
MerrilFs, barber. +. A. Haskell, Route 3,
Augusta, Me. mcbI1diws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

susta, this year, wall papers from the
cheapest to the best at prices that will
astonish even the Suggest purchaser,
Also am ready TO take and fill all orders
for painting, paper hanging, vanishing,
whitening, etc. Arno L. Harris, 100 Sewall
ST. mchl6d1 w 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
SECOND HAND SINGLE HORSE

liGger wagon in first class condition. roo
heavy for owners use. e. E. Newbert
Augusta, Me mchIT6iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
RAILROADS q STEAMBOATS,.
;alZlslH!IHIII5 ,lH5
In Effect, Oct. 10, 1902.
THROUGH TRAINS.


THROUGH TRAINS
GOING wEST-6.4O A. NJ. for Lewiston,
Pennington. Phillips. Rockland. Port,
Quebec. 1900 A. NJ. for Brunswick, Lew
iston. FarmiEgton, Phillips, Carrab use
HHangge asy Roekland, Portland. Bosiol
ham, n; H., Berlin Fails. Groyelon.
N. Stratford, Island Pond, colebroOl.
and Beecher Falls; $40 p. NJ, local e.
wick, Portland and Boston, Connecting
for Bath, Portland, Lewiston, Cornish,
Brldgton, No. Conway and Bartlett zoe
Pulnan) every night for Lewiston. Bath.
Portland and Boston,; 2.S5 A. NJ. daily ex-
cept Monday, for Portland and Boston.
GOilNi EAST.12.5s a. NJ. (night en-
pressl for Skowhegan. Bangor, Bar Har.
Dor, St stephen, (Calaisl, ST. John. Hall
fax and Aroostook county and TO Wash
lngton Co. z. r.; Monday morning. going
east does not connect for Skowncgan nor
on Sunday morning for Belfast, Foxcroft
or beyond Bangor, except al Ellsworth
& Wash CO. r. r. ga A. M. for water
Waterville, Belfast. Skownegan. Banror
and Bucksport; l2.35 r ~. Watervi.iN
Bangor. Old Town. Fatten. Boui,on and
Safl stenh VIA - csa;s, xanecbore
stock, St John and Halifax and to Lew
iston. via. Oakland and winthrop; $50 p
NJ. express for Waterville. Bangor, Bar
Harbor. Wash. %. Il. X. Old Town.
Greenville and katandin iron Works: s.N
p. Nj. for Waterville, Oakland, North
Anson,. Bingham. Skowhegan. Belfast,
Foxcroft. Greenville. Bangor. Old Town
and Mattawamkeag; 726 r. NJ. for Wa
sUNDAys-Going west: as A. NJ. for
Portland Boston; 1e.2s a. NJ, Icss r.. MI,
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland and Bos.
ton: Going east, 1889 A. M, Bangor, ali
a. NJ. and $50 p. NJ. for Waterville and
Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving al
l259 A. M. Monday morning going east
does not connect at Skowhegan, nor on
Sunday morning for Belfast. FoKcroft or
east OF Bangor, except to Ellsworth and
w ash. Co. r. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
EVERYWHERE IN MAINE, FARMS,

Lake Camps and Seaside Cottages. BUY
erS get our Free Illustrated Catalogue.
Owners send us details of your property.
e. A. Strout, 40 Exchange ST. Portland.
Local Agent, VIM. T. Jones, 335 Water St,
Augusta. Sept4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
PROF. MOSES. cLA,RvoYAN, AND
CAN GIVE THE PEOPLE OF AU-

magic healer can be found at 63 Bridge
st. Terms, gents, SOC, ladies, DC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

MRS. CRAM, CLAlRVOYANT, CAN
be consulted on health or business. Ref
erences from leading business people
Hours 10 A. M, to 10 P. NJ. Cases taken
by mail. Capitol ST., near river, Au-
guSta, Maine. mar10dlWf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
SODA FOUNTAIN FOR SALE. IN.

SINGLE COMB r. |. RED, RCoE
Comb X. l. Reed, White Wyandotte and
Puff Cochin Bantum eggs for setting from
the best strains Good layers 10 eggs at
ping, ST. IN Grove ST., E. F. Farnham.
mch1hItf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

KEEL ROW BOAT, 13 1-2 FEET IN
length, 4 it., 3 ill., wide, 20 inches in depth
(set work.. Fine sailing and rowing
qualities. built last foil. bent tnlbers Of
the best black ash. VIII sell with, or
without sails L. A. Pendleton. Gardiner,
Me. mchl7d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
TEN GOOD SECOND HAND CAR.

riages consisting of Concord Piano Box
and Banner Spring, Also few top bug
gies Terms easy. Is Winthrop St. F.
w. Spencer. mehl1diw;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

stable attached, water and furnace in the
house; buildings in good repair and well
located. Apply to John w. Chase, at
Granite National Bank, or w. G.. Booth
by, kennebec Savings Bank. juyldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17

straight front, up-to-date shoulder braces
for ladies' best kind for sale by Lizzie
Boyes, lbs Northern Avenue Call in
evenings. dec29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-17
SECOND HAND CORNING BUGGY
DRY KINOLlNG WOOD $500 PEI
THE NEW ATHENA CORSE7

load Prompt delivery. Telephone 11-2
Fred Daniels, Augusta, Me, care OF
Lawrence, Newhall &c Page Co.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-10
TESTS SATISFY DIR. LEDERLEl
He Replies to Criticism of Health Boards
Analyses of Phenacetine.

That the chemists of the Health Board have
nothing TO conceal about their analyses of phe-
nacetine the reply of Commissioner Lederle
to the article printed in The American Druggist
and Pharmaceutical Record yesterday
II have the greatest confidence in the chemists
of the Health Department continued Or. Lederle,
justified in their of adulterated phenacetine
Deguhee's report if I had done the work my
self
"Dr Deguhee did all the work One test 7 40
know about. though for asked particularly about
1.-THE test the melting point
Regarding Professor George c. Diekmans sug-
yestion that. the Health Department probably
etine analysed these be submitted to disnterested
party for analysis. DR.. Lederle sald:
THAT might be done We have nothing to con-
ceal about these analyses. Why. we even have had
most of these druggists in the office and have
talked the affair over with them
The article to which DIR. Lederle made reply COM
mented on the recent investigation of the Health
Department into the sale of adulterated phenac-
etine Samples taken II is said, from the same
nackagas as those from which the Health Depart
nent procured it's samples had been afidly Zeu ~
The New-York College of Pharmacy and pro-
no11nced pure. further statement was that ons
uoronIe from a Thrd-ave store. declared i'm
nIJre. a second sample taken from the same PdCn-
Psge was found by the New-YOrk College or Phar-
macy to be pure. while thlrd saIpi9 ritb a,Un NJ
same package was pronounced by the He5iith - u
nartn,ent 10 be pure This. the article said caustl
doubts as to the accuracy of the Heaitn DePariI iPI
Inent's chemists 1t was suggested that the isonl-
an acetaniIfd reaction. had been used 81 ciuSiiis
the phenacetine to appear impure
New-York tribune., 1903-02-10
CENTRAL CLUBHOUSE PROPOSED.
Brooklyn Women Want Home, BE 1t Ever
So Humble Suggestions.

Again the Brooklyn clubwomen have begun 10
sgitate the subject of a clubhouse. 1t IS doubtful
in the minds of some whether anything will ma
terialize from the discussion but the matter was
well presented yesterday in a paper by Mrs
Charles B. Bartram of the ChiTupcan Ciuo, ana
several women present spoke strongly in favor OK
establishing a clubhouse, 'be it ever so humble
One practical recommendation was that some Ola
fashioned dwelling house in the heart of the city
be made over with audience room. library and SO
on to serve the immediate needs of the clubs
Mrs Bartran in discussing the stumbling blocks
IN the way Of a substantial clubhouse, especially
warned the clubs against extravaganza ana the
building of such structure as would involve DEBT
and the necessity of numberless entertainments
THAT do not entertain" The matter of location
is another difficulty Of the Brooklyn clubs and yet
a third would be the harmoniZing Of the dlnereiit
methods employed by different clubs,
The ideal arrangement would be to nave a mousse
for each club and central clubhouse for gather
ings of all the clubs.
Mrs Franklin w. Hooper said that the wen
equipped houses which clubs in other cities hao
established made her ervious. These buildings
make better opportunities" she said for all kinds
of club work especially classes. In Albany the
rooms are being utilized for instruction in domestic
science 1t is easier. too. with the clubhouse as
centre for the different clubs, to combine for all
sorts of public and philanthropy It is this
economic work toward which the clubs are now
Mrs John s Mckay spoke in general of con
certed club action in civic and puhnc analIs -,
The gathering at which the discussion was held
was the first general meeting of the Womens Cluo
of Brooklyn. and il proved dellShtiuily lhtefst
of Municipal League, as the chillrIldn Kdi an
address of welcome was made by her' IolloELs H,
which was programme OF fiction hy MRS. floi
ence Guerin futile. Mrs. Katharine Perry ana
Miss Emile Z. Sin.s-
New-York tribune., 1903-02-10
THINKS METHoDIsM DECLINING.
The Rev. DR.. Buckley Creates a Stir at
Preachers Meeting.

The Rev. DR. J. NJ Buckley Editor Of The
Christian Advocate created a stir the Metho-
dist Preachers meeting yesterday by disputing the
accuracy of the statement that there had been
million and half converts made by the Methodist
Church in the last four years. and asserting that
statistics showed that Methodism declining in
of the Eastern conferences. His views
vehemently opposed by others. and regret
shown that he should have expressed them
The trouble about many Of the revivaIs of the
present day is that nothing can be done without
evangeIists.' said Dr. Buckley. Talk about con-
verts-why. you ought call them manifesters-
They give a show of hands OF they sign cards. and
then go out and forget all about it The trouble
with too many preachers to-day is that they never
teach the Deity of Christ. They preach che divinity
of Christ. but that is a different thins. mere
theological point"
The Rev. DR. David G. Downey, of St. Johns
Church. Brooklyn. said that he glad that Dr.
Buckley had not spoken with deHberation. he
if they had been deliberate. He predicted great
revival in Methodism-
DR.. Buckley, in reply, attacked DIR. Downey's
position The latter arose TO question Of privilege
He asked:
Does DR.. Buckley doubt my belief in future pun
ishment?''
now to have him committed it,
The Rev. DR.. A. Il. Leonard. secretary of the
Methodist Missionary Society. asked:
And when do our preachers sternly preach the
damnation of hell and the worm that dieth not
No man has right to preach that doctrine unless
he breaches with a broken heart. You hear but
little about future punishment We should preaCh
there is awful hell and that unless they repent
and have faith in Christ they are lost.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-10
PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
One Minister Thinks Him Incarnation Oh
Western Ideas.

The Rev. Dr. r ]. Cooke. OF THE Methodist
Christian Advocate Chattanooga, in speaking OF
the people in his section. the Methodist preach
ers' meeting yesterday, said:
''They believe in God. in Methodisn1. and great
MANY of them in Theodore Roosevelt our people
stand for the colored The first aoonuon
paper ever issued published in Eastern Ten
nessee and some of the grandest heroes VINO ever
fought for the American flag came from that
country The people there the lookout for
every act of the President touching the South
Every utterance of his and every appointment Is
keenly criticised Some of the politicians. think
are hoping for more appointments of negroes to
office so they will have excuse for keeping the
solid South together
D. D. Thompson. Editor of The Northwestern
Christian Advocate" Chicago said that the pest
thing that had happened to the country since the
Spanish war the appointing of William H.
Taft Governor of the Philippines; words the
meeting applauded. He thought ii would be a great
misfortune if anything occurred to take Governor
Taft out of position before three or four
years had passed.
The Rev. DR.. Claudius D. Spencer, of THE Cen
tral Christian Advocate said that if he were TO
attempt to get perfect type of the West, a man
who embodied free frank spirit OF that Sectlon
he would go 10 the White House Although Presi-
dent Roosevelt born in the East. the speaker
thought him the very incarnation of Western ideas
al sentiment.