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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-10
A Pleasant Evening.

Bryan has ever been noted as the
center If pleasant events, yet never
has one been written more truhth-
fully a success than the one which
came of al the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Houston Thursday evening, the
occasion baing n calling together ola
number OF Master LynvilIe's friends
10 commemorate his fourteepth
birthday. Pleasant faces greeted
the guests as they entered the beau
tiful rooms where everything had
heen arranged for their comfort.
Every innocent amusement that
could be devised were INDUCED In.
Refreshments were served at a late
hour, when all departed, wishing
Master Lynville many happy returns
Of his natal day. Fourteen and forty
are not much alike only IN memory,
yet II matters not how vast the diff
ference these happy kids Of IA will In
retrospection live DER and DER again
this pleasant evening In years 10
come. There were also present a
number OF children Of larger growth
who felt the symptoms of a second
childhood, and were led 10 exclaim:
backward, turn backward,
Oh, time Ia your flight,
Make me child again
Just for tonight -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-10
nlhn., knn,, Aheut ca.hbey..

Uncle Podunk shopping In town. TO
saleswOmani How much fer them
socks:
saleswoman - twenty-five cents
pair
Uncle Podunk quitting his hand In
bis pockeu-All right, Gimme a pair
Saleswomar Yes. sir. Cash, here!
C.a.a-a-s-h,
Uncle Poduuk - Thunder and mud'
woman! Ne needn't boiler Il 30 durn
loud. know It's cash here. an amt
I feclln' fer IL as fast as kint-New
York Times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-10

II Il 20 the wife OF Professor Calvin
Of Bologna that Is due the credit Of
having discovered the electrical bat
terry which bears his name. some
skinned frogs lay upon the table. and
noticing convulsiye movement IN
their limbs. she called her husbands
attention 10 the strange fact. who In
stltuted series Of experiments. and
I'm 1921 he laid the foundation OF the
gnlyanic battery
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-10
DR.. D. 4. Clark,
OFFICE At eMMeLS DRUG STORE.
q. c. WALLACE DEAD.

&C. Wallace. a pioneer citizen of
Bryan, died this morning at 80
o'clock. A more extended notice
OF his death will appear Ia the Eagle
tomorrow morning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-10
Paul Beaumont Killed.

Paul Beaumont, aged 26years, sc-
cidentally killed himself Thursday
afternoon at his mothers home In
Fort Worth. Young Beaumont was
found dead on the floor of bis room
by Mrs. Beaumont on her return
home from shopping. BY his side
lay hammerless shotgun with
which the killing was done. The top
OF the victims head had been blown
of. There was no one at home when
the deed was committed"
The above tragic announcement
appeared In the state papers yester-
day, and was read with profound
sorrow by the many friends Of the
Beaumont family In Bryan. Mr..
Paul Beaumont was reared In Bryan
and was formerly for long time an
employe Of The Brazos Pilot. He
was a young man Of splendid charac-
ter, industrious and popular.
-
An advance notice says: Miss
Brennan, Of the Brennan-Sale com.
pany, has made for herself al envia-
BILE reputation In her chosen profess.
sion, and whether portraying the
characters In classic drama or la
lighter comedy, her work has always
won the plaudits Of press and public.
Miss Brennan Is fair, wlnso;ne and
petite, with a sweetly pretty face and
graceful ways, and her charming
disposition make for her friends
wherever she goes. She has three
qualities that have carried her safely
along the high road TO success aud
famc-sprightliness. wit aud talent.
Her work is always pleasing, and
she will be seen here In comedy on
Thursday, January TO-"
Just received, at Norwood's, q big
stock OF ladies American Girl shoes
Ia light and heavy soles, pebble grain
aud satin finish. y
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Testing the Lungs.

Draw In as much breath as you con.
veniently can, then count as long as
possible in slow and audible voice
without drawing in more breath. The
number of seconds must be carefully
noted. In n consumptive the time does
not exceed ten and is frequently
less than six seconds: in pleurisy and
pneumonia it ranges from nine to four
seconds. When the lungs are sound
the time will range as high ms from
twenty to thirty-five seconds. To ex-
pand the lungs 20 into the air. stand
erect, throw back the head and shoul-
ders and draw in the air through the
nOstrils as much as possible.
After having then filled the lungs
raise your arms. still extended. and
suck in the air When you have thus
forced the arms backward, with the
chest open, change the process by
which you draw in your breath. till
the lungs are cmptied Go through the
process several times day. and 1t will
enlarge the chest give the lungs bet
ter play and serve very much to ward
off consumption.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Baby Sends Message.

The good news that another son
was born in the household of her
daughter, Jessamine, wife of Mr.. j
A. Burgum, Of Arthur, North Dakota
was conveyed to Mrs. Linda W.
Slaughter in the following message
Arthcr N. D., Dec. 1S, 1903.
Merry Christmas, Grandma! ar.
rived this morning at two o'clock
Brother Arthur and Sister Marjorie
were SO glad to see me. weigh 1C
pounds. Your loving Grandson,
Leland Slaughter Burgum
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
PERSONALS.

f. H. Walker left Sunday for a trip
east.
Goverfor White returned today a
trip to Valley City.
Insurance Commissioner Gilbreath
went to Fargo yesterday
Warden Boucher returned Satur-
day night from a trip to st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hughes have de.
cided to make their home in Mime
apolis
F. S. Foley and wife, of Medora,
were among the visitors in the city
Sunday.
Dispatcher Corbett of the 500 left
this morning to spend Christmas in
the twin cities
Mrs. Frank White was called to
Indianapolis last week, by the serious
illness Of her mother.
Mrs. j. J. Jones left Sunday after
noon for Minneapolis where she will
spend the holidays.
VIM. j. Freede left this afternoon
for Douglass. Arizona, where he will
engaeg in the hotel business
L~Erastus Williams, jr., returned Sat
nrday from Shattuck academy, Fari-
baut, Mimi. to spend Christmas.
E. S. Allen and J. F. Philbrick left
on the noon train Sunday for Hunters
Hot Springs, where they will spend a
week
Mrs. e. H. Wilson and daughter
Helen returned Saturday night over
the 500, after three months visit in
Minneapolis.
n,Mr ard Mrs. c. D. Edick left via
the 500 today for New York state
where they will visit Mr. Edick's old
home. for the first time in 13 years
Fred Peterson left Saturday night
for Des Moines, Iowa, where he will
attend college. He will stop in Min
neapOlis and spend Christmas with
his sister, Mabel
Mrs. w. C. Gilbreath went to Man
dan today, and took the afternoon
train for the east She will join Mr.
Gilbrcath at Fargo and they will GO
to Springfield, ILL.,, to spend the holi-
days.
! HaZelton Republican: Rev. Wright
Of Bismarck, who conducted services
/ here last Friday Saturday and Sunday
evenings, left Monday for his home
He is pleasant gentleman to meet AMI
breaches an interesting sermon. He
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Rathbone Sisters.

The following officers were ,let tee
for the ensuing term by Rathbone
Sisters:
M. E. c., Mrs Nellie Evarts
e. s., Mrs Amanda Lawrence.
F.. j., Mrs Laura Sanders.
NJ, Mrs. Lucy Grambs.
M. of r. c., Mrs. Ida MCGOWAN.
M. of F., Mrs Mabelle Healy.
P. Of r., Mrs. Annie DeFrance.
G. Of o. T., Mrs. Augusta Little.
Trustee, Mrs. Emma Falconer.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
A Strong Point

Agent showing Mrs. Starven through
the new housej-The house is a most
desirable site for n boarding house OF
course the windows may seem to you
rather narrow. but
Mrs. Starvcn- That's what attracted
me I'm sure the average trunk is too
wide to 20 through any of those bed
room windows. Philadelphia Press.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Rebekah Officers.

Rebekah lodge elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term:
N. G., Mrs. Albina Couch.
V. G., Mrs. Jeanette Burton.
Secretary, Mrs. Nellie Evarts.
Treasurer, Mrs. Ella Houghtaling
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Our Christmas packages of candy
are the finest ever brought to the
city. A guess with every 30 cents
worth purchased The prize is worth
securing and will be awarded Christ
mas eve at the Capital Book Store
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Not the S0 mn e.

Both Of my grandparents on my
mothers side were nonagenarians
said Mrs Oldcaste.
us that so?' replied her hostess
my folks was all Baptists. hut JOSIAH
comes from Methodist family."-Chi
cago Record Herald
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
TrOuhle For Henry.

IL see.' said Mrs. Henpeck. that a
Chicago man refused to give his wife
up after she Lad secured divorce from
him
"Well. WELL" he answered. for the
moment forgetting himself. II thought
woman couldn't get divorce from n
crazy man Exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
D Of n. MEETING,

Regular meeting of the Degree OF
Honor tomorrow night at o'clock
sharp. Dance commences at sharp
All members should be present. I'm
pOrtant business.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Diamonds! Diamonds!

k diamond stud, white and per
feet, $126; 1 diamond ladies' ring,
$12O; new assortment of rings, 50 to
$50; fre diamond studs at $3.50, SIT.
$22 and SAB, at Phelps.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

A few articles were left from the
domestic table at the Presbyterian
fair and are now on sale at the
manse There are few special bar
gains in childrens aprons.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
D. Of n. Dance.

Remember the Degree of Honor
dance tomorrow night (Tuesday). All
parties holding invitations for prev
ious dances this fall are cordially in
vited.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Books, fountain pens, games, candy
and smokers articles. That is our
main Christmas line. Capital Book
Store
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
womn m and Business.

Cashier-Madam. you can give us
your notes for the amount you owe us.
Madam-Of course. but tell you
right now ! never shall be able to pa,
them-Detroit Free Press.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

A woman can hardly look at a man
On the level. She will either look up to
him or else look down on him. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Lowney's chocolates and bOnbOns
in all size packages and styles at
Jones' drug store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
Read This.

Sixteen size II jewel Hamilton, Wal
than and Elgin watches, 25 year case,
$24 at Phelps
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

military ball here New Years eve
Coi. Peake, Major Keye and Capts
M"dgett' Grafton and Henry are also
expected All invitation has been
sent the members Of uniform secret
societies to attend the military hal,
in uniform.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Jones' line of fine cigars, pipes and
smokers articles is the finest in the
city.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Ladies' solid and gold filled watche:
at $12 to $40, at Phelps.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Will Attend the Ball-Capt. Bald
win of the jamestown militia COM
pany, writes he and a number Of
jamestown folks will attend the
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Useful Christmas gifts may be
found at Jones' drug store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Notice Of Dissolution Of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be
tween e. K Bull and F. j. Oeltjen.
under the firm name "Whiteash Coal
CO. is by mutual consent of the
partners, this day dissolved Mr.. E.
X. Bull viii pay all bills due by the
firm and collect all accounts due to
said firm,
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
THE CITY

! THE CITY !
S@s ssss&s 80 **s y xx8 ss8x@ *~s
THE WEATHER.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
Cooler tonight. Max 13 Min. 9.
Regular Meetino-Regular meeting
OF Bismarck Lodge, No. S, F. and A.
NJ. tonight. Important business.
Married-John c. Roth and Miss
Vickey Robidou were married by Rev
Father Clemens on December is.
Marriage Iicenses-Marrage H.
censes were issued by Judge Fort to
VIM. A. Curtis Of Bismarck and Jes-
sic Smith of Mckenzie, and to Joseph
Mason and Jessie J. Wise, both of
Bismarck.
Dance Tickets-Tickets to the mill
tary ball have been placed at $3.50
per couple, IS cents for extra lady.
which is considerably lower than the
price charged in Mandan for the same
orchestra
Two Prisoners--Martell, the negro
who drew 80 years in the pen for
murder and Fred Knight, who got
three years for an assault on another
man with gun, were brought in
Sunday by Sheriff Turner.
Annual Meeting-Brigadier General
E. S. Miller is notifying the members
that the annual meeting of the North
Dakota National Guard association,
will be held at the armory of Com
pany B, 1st infantry, in the city of
Fargo North Dakota, at 10 o'clock
a. m., January Is, 1904
Unique Calendar - Photographer
F. B. Fisk of Standing Rock has pre-
pared unique calendar, adorned
with picture of the noted Sioux
chieftan, Rain in -the-Face, and Long
fellows poem, Of that name. An ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue
tells how these calendars may be OBJ
tanned. II
Teachers Organization-A teachers
association for Burlegh county was
organized Saturday afternoon The
following were chosen as officers for
the first term: President Claude
Reed; vice president Miss Nelliy
Falconer; secretary and treasurer,
Miss Ruth Hood The next meeting
will be held January Is.
Two Engineers Laid Up-Two en-
gineers of the Missouri division of the
NJ p, Mandan to Glendive. are laid
up with injuries received on their
engines. VIM Mcdonald had his arm
badly scalded by the blowing out of a
plug in his locomotive boiler and
Fred Parker had an arm accidentally
crushed by the displacement Of part
of the machinery of his engine.
Will Attend the Ball-Capt. Bald
win of the jamestown militia COM
pany, writes he and a number of
jamestown folks will attend the
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
THE MARKETS.

Opening, Range and Close Of Grain
Prices at Minneapolis, Chicago and
Duluth.
Furnished by Coe Commission Co.,
First National Bank building. who
have direct wires to Minneapolis. Du-
luth and Chicago
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21
F. ]. OELTJEN,
EMERSON X. BULL,

hhI'iNOOA~ ~. DOLh,
Dated at Bismarck, N. d. Dec. 21,
1903.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Fur Coat for Sale.
A dark brown calfskin coat for
SALE Inquire Of Peter p. FormOe.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

We are actually giving away
dishes at rlichelsOn store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

moving the Bridge - jamestown
Alert; Mrs. and Miss Bush went to
bismarck where Mr.. Bush is engage
IN some work at the Missouri river
pridge. They will probably be away
all winter as the work on which Mr..
BUSH is engaged is a gigantic one, the
moving of the large east pier of tn.
bridge, and will take some time
Ihey will occupy the bridge watch
mans cottage at the river.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Dance Tickets-Tickets to the mill
tary ball have been placed at $3.50
per couple, 25 cents for extra lady,
which is considerably lower than the
price charged in Mandan for the same
orchestra
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

The Bell coffee has no superior
q full line at Nicholson store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

May Get a Road-Buford Tribune
The Northern Pacific railroad COM
pany give notice to the effect that Il
VIII extend its Darlington branch on
from Denhoff to Turtle Lake, en- the
proposed extension of the B, & w.
road. This will bring this road with.
IN 8 miles Of Coal Harbor, on the
Missouri river. 1t begin to look as II
the country south Of the Missouri.
Mercer Williams, Dunn. Wallace and
Alfred counties-would in the near
future get a railroad.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Marriage licenses-Marriage H.
censes were Issued by Judge Fort to
VIM A. Curtis Of Bismarck and Jes-
sic Smith Of Mckenzie, and to Joseph
Mason and Jessie j. Wise, both Of
Bismarck.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Two Prisoners--Martell, the negro
who drew 80 years in the pen for
murder. and Fred Knight, who got
three years for an assault on another
man with a gun, were brought in
Sunday by Sheriff Turner
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Married-John c. Roth and Miss
vickey Robid0u were married by Rev.
Father Clemens on December i6
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Cattle Scab-L A. Simpson and w.
l.. Richards of Dickinson were in the
city Saturday afternoon to interview
Governor White regarding the preya
lence of cattle scab in the western
counties of the state 1t is desired
to have the governor appoint special
veterinarians who will see that the
disease is attacked by proper means,
infected cattle dipped. and steps taken
to prevent a quarantine of North Da
kOta cattle, which may result If this
action is not taken Governor White
was not in the city but the matter
vii be presented to him this after
noon and he will doubtless take some
steps In the matter
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
Cooler tonight Max 13. Min. 9,
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Old eismarckers DOING Well-A re-
cent Helena paper publishes cut
OF the large wholesale liquor estab-
lishment of GOOdkind Bros. at Hell
ena, Mont, and other illustrations
show that this firm is sending out
goods by the car load-a single firm
IN Gleniive receiving an entire car
OF whiskey. Goodkinds were establish
ed and were doing a great business
In Bismarck when prohibition drove
them from the state in 1890. Since
that date it is said this firm has ac
cumulated something like a million
dollars and they are the leading
liquor dealers in the northwest.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Annual Meeting-Brigadier General
E. S. Miller is notifying the members
that the annual meeting of the North
Dakota National Guard association,
will be held at the armory of Com
pany B, 1st infantry, in the city of
Fargo, North Dakota, at 10 o'clock
a. M, January Is, 1904.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-21

Regular Meetln0-Regular meeting
OF Bismarck Lodge, No. S, F. and A..
NJ. tonight. Important business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
At San Francisco.

San Francisco, December S.-The public had another good day at Oakland. three favortes and one second choice winning. In the fifth, Martimas. at to l. was given first place by the judges, as E. NJ. Brat tain, which led under the wire, was dis qualified for fouling. Weather clear, track fast.
 First race, futurity course. sellng-Yel- low Stone. 104 q. T. Sheehan), 20 to 1, won Little Margaret 97 (Chandler). 31a to 1, second; Maud Sherwood, 95 CHilde- brand), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:101a.
 Second race. eleven-sixteenths. selling F. E. Shaw, 106 (Foley), to ,, won: Judge 113 q. Daly), 31a to 1, second; Silent Wat CT, 97 Oarsen), 6 to l, third. Time 1:07.
 Third race, selling futurity course-The Fog (Foley), to l, won; Salie Goodwin, 100 (Knapp), to l, second; Mountebank, 100 0Hildebrand), 10 to 1, third. Time, O9%
 Fourth race, mile and an eighth selling --Cherub, 109 (--). 9 to 1, won; El Ori- ente, 91 CHildebrand). 5 to 1, second; Dr. Jonas. 101 (Waldo). 1 to 1, third. Time, 1 :52%.
 Fifth race, three quarters mile, selling Martimas, 105 (Otis), 3 to 1, won Colvan, 105 QIildebrand), 3 to l, second; Esca- lante IA Waterbury, 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:13
 Sixth race mile and seventy yards-Ar- abo, 107 q. Martini, even, won; Dupont, 104 (Adams), to 1, second; Ishtar, 105 QIildebrand), to 1, third. Time, 1:44.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

devotional exercises were led by H. L.. Marrow. Dan Barber. the president, then announced the programme. which was as follows:
 The open parliament led by J. F. IIix- son. A solo by Miss Louise Mofftt.
 The report of the officers was exceed ingly good.
 The election of officers for the ensuing year was taken up, which resulted as follows:
 President-J. M. Terry.
 Vice President-J. Webb Cooke Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Mamie Hughes. Chairman Programme Committee-S. F. Bissett. Lookout Committee-F. P. Williams. Transportation Committee-V. B. Ram. | suer. | Missionary Committee-Harry Wingle.
 Press Committee--J E. Hixson. It was decided by the union to hold { night watch service at the First Presbyte rian church on the night of December 3i The next meeting will be held with tho South Highland Presbyterian church 1T | January.
 There being no further business ih, union adjourned and refreshments wer' served by the members of the First fires byterian society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
"The Buruomaster."

'The Burgomaster' was presented yes terday at the Jefferson theater to two good audiences. The opera still retains all it's old bright music, and in addition there are several new songs. The lines of the play are still bright and bring forth frequent peals of laughter from the audience.
 The people of the play are good, but they are not as handsomely costumed as they might have been. In this respect the play is below the level of the musical comedies of today. The chorus IS large and well trained, but it is not as effective as it might be if properly costumed.
 As a comedian, Tom Ricketts IS the best of the company. He takes the part of the broken actor. the faker and typi- cal grafter. His facial expressions ana his burlesques of actors are very good. oscar Figman is good in the part or Pe- l ter Stuyvesant. "The Tale of the kan- garoo'' again proved the most popular all of the play, and people came away rom the theater whistlng 1t with as muct | pleasure as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
FOUR FAVOR|TES
 ARE THE WINNERS Defeat of Rainland and Big Ben
 Helps the Cookies NEW ORLEANS TRACK SLOW After the Second Race Light Shower Falls and Renders the Course
 Slippery. Horses are Arriv-
 ing From Benning.
NEW ORLEANS TRACK SLOW

New Orleans. December S.-Four favor betting, won at the Crescent City track this afternoon. The defeat of Big Ben and Rainand, both of which were heav- fly backed at a short price, helped to even up the score for the books. The racing was tame.
 There was not close finish during the afternoon.
 After the second race a light shower fell and for the remainder of the day the track was slippery and slow. Orene Lind sey, Bountiful Witful and siddons were the wining favorites. Two carloads of horses arrived from Benning this morn ing, and three more are on the way
 First race, five furlongs-Iren Lindsey 134 (Gannon3, even, won; Morning Star. 9S (H. PhiTlips), to ?, second; Little Jack Horner, 112 (W. Hicks), 13 to 1. third. Time, 1:O2
 Second race, six furlongs-Frank Bell, l07 GIL Phillips), to ?, won; Big Ben, 110 CW. Hicks), to 1O second; Van Ess, 104 (Gannon), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5
 Third race. four and half furlongs-
 ii'iA"i '' Nri' fnllilps), Q 10 1, Wonj Symphony, 107 (Gannon) f to 1, second; Trossachs, 1O2 Robbins), Il to ?, third Time :55 1-5.
 Fourth race, mile-Witfu III Gan non) to 3, won; Ancke, 100 CII. Phillips) 14 to 3, second; Bondage, 107 CBurns), to 1, third Time, 1:42 2-5
 Fifth race, mile and half-Sddons, III Q1elgerson). to 5. won; Adalante. 101 O4. Wilson,, 10 to 1, second; Air Light, 100 (Crawford) 13 to ,, third. Time, 2:42
 Sixth race, seven furongs-F Foresight. no GIL Phillips). ' to 1, won; Rainland, 1l0 Crawford), 3 to 10, second; Inquisitive Girl 99 Robbins), ' to l, third. Time, 1:31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
NOTED MINISTER DEAD.
Was Pastor of Several Presidents Dur
 ing His Career.

Baltimore, December S.-Rev. John Lan- ahan, one of the most widely known min isters of the Methodist Episcopal church in the country and pastor" of the Balti- more conference, died today at his res- dence in this city, aged ss years. He was pastor of both President Hayes and Pres dent Mckinley when the latter was a member of congress. He was an inti- mate friend of President Lincoln, who of- ten called him to Washington for consul tation.
 Several years ago Dr. Lanahan achiev- ed fame throughout the country by un- earthing the frauds perpetrated on the Methodist book concern in New York, during which controversy he was ar rested and passed one night in the Tombs prison.