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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
ONLY FOUR DISTRICTS
Outline of the Proposed Con
gressional Redistricting
Bill.

Owing to the strong opposition devel-
oped in Pulaski county to the contem-
plated transfer of that county to the Fifth
District from, the Ninth, and the receipt of
numerously signed petitions asking the
General Assembly not to make the change,
the proposed redistricting bill will not
incorporate that change In fact, there is
now good reason to believe that the
bill, when offered, will affect only the
first four districts OF the State. The
equalization of representation in the First
and Second Districts will make changes
in the Third and Fourth Congressional.
Besides the people OF Chesterfield and
Manchester are said to favor the transfer
Of that county and city to the Fourth
District, and this will be recommended
by the committee The Third District will
be compensated for the change by the adj
dition Of Caroline from the First Dis
trict, and Charles City from the Sec
ond.
The First District will be increased by
the addition OF James City, York. War
wick, and Elizabeth City. and the city OF
Newport News. while the Second will be
left Just as 1t was. save that these Pen
insula counties and Newport News are
cut off and added to the First II the
present plan Of the trainers of the bill
! undergo no further changes the Fifth.
Sixth Seventh. Eighth. Ninth. and Tenth
Districts will remain unchanged.
The proposition to cut Chesterfield and
Manchester from the Third and add them
TO the Fourth District will probably
arouse some opposition. Mr.. :'oney. OF
Manchester, is known to favor the change.
and 1t is said that the other representa-
lives from the county and city are not
opposed to it. The people of the city and
county will doubtless make known their
wishes when the bill comes up for hear
ing before the Committee on Privileges
and Elections Hon. Samuel Gordon Cum
ming, of Elizabeth City, is said to- be
drawing the bill. but has not yet per-
sected it He is endeavoring to ascertain
the wishes of the people OF the counties
and cities affected by the proposed
changes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
To TaIk on Temperance.

Miss Timing. of England. a. represents
tive Of the worlds Women's Christian
Temperance Union, will lecture al the
Third Christian church next Friday.
Her talk, which will be on the subject
Of temperance, will be given under the
auspices of the local Women's Christian
Temperance Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
LIFE IN THE SERVICE.
Weeks Result Of Recruiting
Station al ederal Building.
HANRAHAN PLEASED.
Talks Of the Life ana Train1ns Il
An Appr.ntice-
H1sToR1o OLD TRAINING SIM.

The First lessons Learned Aboard
the ConsteIIation-A Ship as CID
as the Navy, and One whose His
tory Is Full OF Romance and In
terest-Brief Resume OF Her Great
Observation-Disclosures ana Pro-
motions OF Deserving Apprcntf-
ces-May BECOME Warrant OF
Ulcers ana BE Settled for Lie
With $500 Per Year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
NE WILL soT TELL ALL HE KNOWS

while Frank and Direct In Giving
.hc Facts of His Flight to Europe.
ri. Enlistment In PapnI Army.
HIS Arrest. Escape to Cairo, Re-
arrested. Trinl In America, and
Acauittal. He Docs Not Say
Whether He Was Directly Con-
nectcd With the Conspiracy
which Ended In the Death of
President lincoln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
v1nG1N1A,s LARGE IRON OUTPUT.
This State Takes the Lend I'm Pro-
dnctionSof Certain Grades.

ductIon of Certain Grades.
Commissioner Of Labor James 3. Do
sherty.s has report in his POSSESSIONS OF
the iron output OF the State of Virginia.
which shows that in the product Of brown
{ hematite iron ore. this State takes the
lead Last year the number Of gross
IONS OF this grade OF iron taken was
Sss. COS
The mining Of the brown ore has be-
come e great industry. especially IN the
Southwest while many tons are mined In
other sections Of the State. The gradesof
the ore Is very high. ia and dndsH ready
sale IN the Northern markets. SIS 81
The report further says that 3.l6s1Erosa
tons OF red hema tite md 3 o2t tors Of
M 4nAtlte ore wa1 nlne6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11
HE rs REPUBLICAN, CHIEF CoOK
FoR THE SOUTH
MAKING "A MESS OF THINGS.
Probable Clash Between Him and
Postmaster General Payne, the
Presidents Special Adviser
Roosevelt VIII Probably Regret
Having Invested Him with Power.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January TO-
Especially Reports OF possible trouble In
administration circles as a result of the
supposed activity Of General J.. S. Clark
son in connection with Southern q ppoint-
naents are multiplying In Washington, and
are attracting more or less attention.
General Garrison. it has been generally
alleged, was appointed surveyor of the
port Of New York that he might be in a
position to take charge Of the Southern
politics of the administration. That he
has taken charge and has been running
affairs a long time is not denied That
he has complicated many affairs and has
caused the President trouble is apparent.
/. 1t was Clarkson who brought about the
change of attitude on the part of the
President as to the lilly whites" in the
South. The influence of General Clarkson
is now so widely recognized that Southern
Office holders who desire to retain their
positions, and men who are applying for
offices, go all the way to New York to
first make peace with sClarkson. This is
notorius. They don't go near the White
House at all. In fact, the deluge Of COR
respondence regarding Southern appoint
nents has been switched from: Postmas-
ter-General Payne and the White House
to New York. and Mr.. GARRISON In turn
makes his recommendations to the gPresi-
dent as to this or that Office. When he
doesn't write he comes on here. That the
President is in worse tangle than he
ever was before the connection of Clark
son with these appointments, Is known
to every Southern politician.
CLASH WITH PAYNE.
It is not this fact only, however, that
promises trouble somewhere. 1t is the
probabilit Of a clash between Clarkson
and. Postmaster-General Payne. The lat
ter. from his entrance into the Cabinet,
has been recognized as the political adj
wiser of the President and the admins
tration. His political sagacity and his
great abilities have not been disputed.
The apparent intention of the President
was that Mr.. Clarkson should arrange
everything with Mr.. Payne before SUBJ
hitting his recomm enda tons, but it is
stated that Clarkson runs things in a
most imperious manner. making promises
and threats with impunity. and with the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11

Applicants. q: passed 10: signed up
u This is.ths record given of the re-
suits OF the weeks operations OF tho
naval recruiting station a. che close
OF It's stay here yesterday afternoon.
Part OF those who were enlisted left
for Norfolk last night. and part ;efs
for New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11

'Nnf SO much Airlrplty. perhaps. ar
sax!ety. Il Was not known ut the dime. ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11

provides that when the bankrupt in any
State has waived his right to claim his
exempt property. to his creditors, the
bankruptcy court shall not set apart to
him this exemption as against said cred
tors-
The amendments, upon the whole. are
juoicious There was much complaint OF
the latitude given the debtor class under
the law as originally framed. These
amendments seek to secure q more eoui-
table operation OF the Law. adjusting as
near Jas possible the rights Of all parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

Mr.. Bennett. He had always believed him
to De shrewd. capable business man. and
he had borne a reputation as such. Reply
ing to questions. he stated that Mr.. Ben
nett appeared to be in good mental condi-
ton at the time when he last saw him.
which was shortly before his death ON
this occasion the witness rode to New York
with him. He was a man. said the witness.
whose opinion could not be easily changed
At this point Judge Stoddard interrupted
with the question: Did he worship Mr..
Bryan?"
Witness replied: II always knew that he
held the highest opinion OF him.
Mr.. Bryan then made a statement which
somewhat modified his answer that no
money had been invested for Mrs. Bryan by
Mr. Bennett. He said that when he
ceived the royalties on his book, THE First
Battle" he gave Mrs. Bryan. who wrote
tine biographical sketch. sum amounting
to about 81 600 This was invested for her.
he said, but he could not recall whether IL
was by Mr.. Bennett or by a Chicago firm-
The case was adjourned until Monday even
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Special Value i'm
Mems Underwear.

AS special value we are offering
a line of Mems Natural Gray I'm
derwear, made from 3-thread
worsted and cotton, in medium
weight, particularly suitable for
present wear. This texture is very
durable and soft and pleasant to the
skin. Shirts with self fronts and
pearl buttons. Drawers with
sateen facings and pearl buttons,
and stayed on parts where strain is
greatest; all sizes.
Special price, $I.5o a garment.
Mems Sweaters.
Now that the season for foot ball
and other outdoor sports requires
Sweaters, we are showing a COM
plete line of these goods for men and
boys. Sweaters made of long fiber
wool, which insures fit and prevents
them from pulling out of shape.
S2.25, $500, $3.50 and $500 each.
BOYS
SI.oo, S1.5o and $500 each.
Mems Rain Coats.
Mems Rain Coats, made of craven
cite and other waterproof cloths,
tailored in such way as to fit per-
fectly.
A coat for rain or sunshine.
SII.oo, $500, $1,000 and $4,000.
Main floor. f st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Children's New
Fall Millinery.

A charming display of Trimmed
Hats for misses and girls. Many
beautiful and novel foreign goods
and delightful creations of Our own
milliners-and every one distinctly
youthful and appropriate to the age
for which it is designed.
For saturday we offer:
number of Felt Hats. pret:uS trimmed with
ribbons ana wings.
$500 to 5000 each.
Also beautiful line Of Misses School Hats. in
various STYLES
$500 to SI2.oO each.
Also n barge assortment of Chilarens School
Hats trimmed with stveamers, In all coiors.
SI.oo to $3.50 each.
Millinery Salon. Second roor. Tenth 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Photographic
Supplies.

Every one at all familiar with
things Photographic appreciates the
high reputation enjoyed by the East
man Kodak Co., the Rochester Or
teal Co. and the Century Camera
Co. The highest degree of excel
lence is to be found in anything
marketed by them, yet the prices
are in nowise excessive; often
no more than those asked for the
products of makers whose sole OBJ
ject is cheapness. We will be glad
of the opportunity of showing to
those interested our comprehensive
line of Cameras and Photographic
Supplies, and to demonstrate the adj
vantages derived from the purchase
of the thoroughly reliable makes.
Developing and printing of films
in our own dark room assures the
best possible success.
Promo Film Pack Cameras. aAx4H. SO 60
Flexo Cameras. No. 2. 3hx3K. ....... IS 90
Bull s-Eye Cameras. No. 2. 3hx3la. So 90
Bullet Cameras. No. 2. 31sx3H ........ $40 90
POco-A Cameras, 4x5. with one plate holder 50 90
POco-A Cameras SKI, with one plate holder s13 80
Pony PremO-B Cameras, 4x5. with one plate
holder and carrying case. ................ s14 40
Century Petite Cameras, 3Hx4X. with one plate
hoiuer ........ $ll.25
Century Petite Cameras 4x5, with one plate
holder. ...-.................$ 13 so
Century Cameras model 20. 4x5, with carving
case and enc plate holder. 81 25
Century Cameras, model 20. 5x7, with carving
case and one plate holder. SIG. 20
Century Cameras model 81, 4x5, with CARRYING
and one plate holder. ..............,..$144 20
Century Cameras, model n. 5x7, with carrying
case and one plate holder. 5!.............S I9 so
Century Cameras. model %. 4x5 with carving
and plate holder. SIS. 90
Century Cameras. model 24,.Ax5, with carrying
and one plate holder -. .$21 90
Century Cameras. model q. Ski with carrying
and plate holder. ............. $35 10
Century View Cameras. 61axSh, with carrying
and plate holder. ............... $50 20
F. p. Kodaks, No. 0, 11sx2. $50 90
F. p Kodaks, No. 1, 2Ax3K. ............ $40 90
F. p. Kodaks, No. IA. 21ax4K. ......... .$12 90
F. P. Kodaks, No. 2, 31Ax3H. ........::... $3.50
F. p Kodaks. No. 8, SAx4H. SIT so
Film Packs, IL exposures. ................7 Oc
Ray Sliding Tripods. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 75c
''Bull's-eye" Tripods. .....................S 81 80
Victor Tripods ........................$I 80
Also complete lines of Films,
Plates, Chemicals and Papers-al-
ways fresh.
Our Dark Room is at the disposal
Of our patrons.
Fourth floor. Eleventh 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
New
Corsets

New
Corsets.
Our fall and. winter stock is now
complete, andit1shows the best Cor
sets made. We carry only the stan
ard, thoroughly tested kind. The
corsets that enter our stock must
come with reputation for all that
could be desired. A weak point or
undesirable feature in a corset bars
it from this department.
Our domestic goods are too we'll
known to need any special recon-
mendation.
The following domestic makes are
worthy of special consideration:
r. & G. Corsets, extra long. Medium md ~
r N, corsets. straight front. dip hip. -. $Ioo
Empire corsets. straight front, dip hip. ST. 50
hip ' s""f. $2.25
c. B. corsets. straight front. dip hip. $3.50
Bon Ton Corsets straight front din hin
elastics attached. ] .on' up mp. 90
r, d corxets; straight front. dip hip. $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Childrem's
Correct Shoes.

Correct Shoes.
A child's foot is naturally tender
and sensitive, and should therefore
be we'll clothed.
Many mothers are of the opinion
that clild's shoe is not supposed
to fit perfectly or wear long. And
many manufacturers knowing this
popular belief use any old kind of
stock and any old kind of unskilled
labor in the manufacture of their
children's shoes. And in so doing
they not only ruin their reputation,
but very often cause painful injuries
and unsightly abnormalities to the
young feet.
We cannot emphasize too strong
" the true economy in paying a fair
price for a good child's shoe. and
securing one that will last the long
est and be of the greatest benefit to
the foot of the wearer at this import
ant period of growth.
A few items that are in accordance
with these ideas:
Misses and Children's DOngola Kidskin Lace
and Button Shoes spring heel, welt sole. Ct M
round toe; sizes to g. Pair. ..........-
Sizes a. ,o,h Pair SI.35
s.o. :, , p,,, $I.5o
Misses and Chldren's Box Calf and Bright Don
g,a KID Lace an d. Button ,n shofs Goodyear
s, Dat, $3.50
Misses an, Cbfldrens Patent Wei Kid Lace and
Button Shoes spring heel. Goodyear welt 81 ~
,ole. sizes SH to 1917. Pair. ...........
s,xo. :, 70 , p,,r ST. 50
Misses Button Shoes. cloth top patent
leather vamp spring heel; sizes ii to 2 60 IN
BOYS ami Youths BOX Calf and Dongola Kid
Lace Lac Shoes extension SOLE sizes ID to 'h $2.oo
Palr 49,
Boys and Youths BOX Calf. Wei Kid
and s S Ss1 to Lace
tird H.,p Mt st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
"Emmy Lou:
Her Book and Her Heart, "

Her Book and Tier Heart,
by Geo. Madden Martin. A most
delightful book for children, from
nine to ninety-nine. 1t is work
that is charmingly natural and re-
freshing. All readers with a trace
of sympathy for the little girl will
recognize its humor and its human
ness.
Il do not know when / have en-
joyed a book more. l really think
it is one of my favorites OF ali the
books I have ever read" says one
whose reading has covered wide
range, a discriminating critic.
Price, $I.I5 each.
Book Dcpt.-Msin floor. Testh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Infants Coats
and Other Apparel.

and Other Apparel.
The fall styles for children are
beautiful and interesting
so to mothers, who. will find in these
choice importations many novelties
to contribute to the beauty, health,
comfort and happiness of their little
ones.
Also an unusually large and COM
plete line of dainty, practical goods,
made right here in America-and at
prices consistent with the quality.
The following items are attractive
in style, material and finish, as we'll
as in price:
Childrrn's Eiderdown Coats. with circu-
lar cape-cream and red; sizes l to 81 IN
year, Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. UO'Oo
ChildreEs Cream Bedford Cord Coats. double
g Pc. trimmed with braid; sizes months 81 20
to years Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. fT'o
Childrens Cloth Coats. made with cape and
trimmed med. with brown blue and $500
SacS nd w INFESTED Iessins knee length 75c
chd n s Wors sd, Drawer Lessns in $I.25
Children. " orsted Mittens. in white and 2Sc
,'lors ran. ............... ............
,,,.,.., cuoo,o.., wo,s,o, pootess p, 25c.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Women's Outing Flannel
Garm ents for Fall.

Ideal garments for these cool
mornings and evenings. Warm but
not weighty. Short Petticoats for
outdoor wear. Dressing Sacques,
Kinonas and Gowns for house
wear. Well made, serviceable and
reasonably priced.
WLmens Outing Flannel Gowns. good quality,
Hubbard style. double yoke in back turnover col
lar yoke and sleeves trimmed with feather zoe
Womcn's Cutting Flannel Short Skirts good quail
ity wide ruffie bottom. fitted ut waist roc
with darts dainty striped effects Each. w.
Womens Outing Flannel Dressing Sacques, XII
mona style, yoke back and front. finished
with plain border-neat pink striped effects. roc
Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. O>'
Womens Outing Flannel Dressing Sacques. good
quality full back and front, sailor collar, collar and
sleeve, trimmed with scallOped ruifc, finished at
waist with cord and tasselS to match
dainty pink and blue striped effects. Or oo
Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...........-
Womcn's Outing Flannel Long Kimonas, yoke
back and front, finished with plain Dor CT Of
der-rretty striped effects. Each. 4~O
Womens Outing Flannel Gowns, double yoke
back and 'front.'. yoke and sleeves trimmed with
feutherstiching finished with ribbon SIOo
dainty striped effects. Each pA'oO
Womens Crocheted Petticoats. In white pink,
gray. blue. red and black; double CT ~,
scallop of silk on bottom. Each. pi'Oo
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

John" said the stern woman IF any
one stole me would you offer a reward?'
Sure replied the little henpecked man,
I'D always reward any one that did me a
| good favor."-Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Sporting Goods

Have been allotted greatly enlarged
space on fourth floor, Eleventh
street, for the fall and winter show
ing, and the stock has been increas-
ed and strengthened until almost
every item needed for the proper
enjoyment of indoor and outdoor
recreation is represented.
1t is ordinarily presumed that ev-
cry auxiliary of sport will be sub
jected to severe usage, and it was
with this idea in view that our selec-
ton OF Spalding's goods was made.
The products of this maker are
recognized everywhere as the stand
ard, and may be relied upon under
all circumstances to afford the ut
most service.
Every one interested in sport, or
in the purchase of sporting goods, is
invited to inspect the present stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

Husband during the spaD-"Well, 1t GER
tainly isn't up to you to do any boastins,.
You were nobody when married you"
Wife (calmly)-"Perhaps you are right.
my dear. / have frequently heard you say
that yeu were nobodys fool."-Chicago
News.
do you get many lays?' asked the long
haired poet who had accidentally strayed
into the village editors sanctum.
1--WE do" replied the man behind the scis-
sors, quite a number of rural citizens pay
their subscriptions in eggs."-Chicago Newe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Saturday is Childrem's Day.


Dnnpeh
uexurt nave
IAN ii the n III o
hthvha xNd a iu
dspay dre d have 10 t rgs will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Women's Imported
French Kid Gloves
Underpriced.

We have received, with a recent
import order, lot of Women's &
clasp White G1ace Kid Gloves,
which we offer for less than usual.
They are real kid, the famous "Tre-
fousse" make, and there are all sizes
represented.
Special price,
SIPS pair.
Main floor G ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

Spalding's Foot Balls. TIC t. 81 90
Spalding's Foot Ball Pants. .75c. to So 90
Spalding's 'Oficial' Basket Balls. 50. 90
Spaldings "Ofhcial' Basket Ball Goals. 90
Spaldng's Official Indoor Base Balls. -. 81 90
Spalding's Indoor Base Ball Bats. ......... soc.
spaldinss Punehins Rag Disks 90 to sio. 90
Spalding's Boxing Gloves. 90 to 81 so
Spalding's "Midshpman'' Fencing Sticks. soc.
Spaiding's Fencing Fols. 81 % and 81. so
Spalding's Fencing Masks. Sd. 90 and 81 so
Spalding's Fencing Plastruns. ........... 81. 90
Spalding's Home Gymnasiums 81. 30 and IS 90
Whitley ExercfSerS. vi 10 TO Sf.5O
warden Flyer Golf Balls. Dozen $50
'.Wizard'' Golf balls. Dozen ......... SIT 90
Also complete lines Of Golf Sticks. Dumb Bells,
Indian Clubs, etc.
Fourth floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Girls Popular Sailor Suits.

A complete line of Girls Sale
and effects, and they are made IN n
At s3.o5.
An Atwood Cheviot Serge Sailor Suit made win
full blouse and sailor collar. finished with stitching
blue and garnet; sizes TO IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Stylish Dresses for Girls.

stylish we'll sensible and seryiceabe dresses for
blouse; held loosely waist with
pa the entire length OF dress back and front
rough serge.
Sizes to IL Years, 5000 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

We are making special efforts in our Young Mems
Cloth ng this season. and are pleased 20 announce
complete line In sizes 16 to 20. or 81 to 36-incn
chest measure. Fancy mixtures. navy Dne cher-
lots black thibcts' and worsteds-single and dou-
BILE breasted styles. Small men will find 1t to theI
advantage to INSPECT this stock.
$3.50 to $500 each.
binations of colors We showing full
line and those for the little fellows are buttoned
the shoulder: sizes 2la to a.
$I.oo, $I.5o and $500 each.
special 10, Of Boys Negligee Shirts, in medium
effects; some have plated fronts; good washing
cOlors; sizes IL 20 a.
&c. each. Value, $I.5o.
special lot Of Boys Ties, in four-in-hand and
teck styles: very pretty patterns.
CSC. each. Value, soc.
special Let % Boys Large shaped Caps Golf
and ''Rob Roy styles plain blue and fancy ct.
fects- plain strapped seams; we'll made and
nicely lined.
Special value, soc. each.
Boys Hats and Caps. In all the latest Sly lies Tor
school and dress wear Also Little Chiidrens Hats
In an almost endless variety.
soc. up.
special lot of Boys Fedoras. in drab and black;
fall shapes; lew goods.
Special price, $I.oo each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-11
PULPITS GO BEGGING,
AAhMON IS KING
Prom Ses of Small Salary Drive
Young Men Away.

PITTSBURG. Oct. lO.-Clergymen here
are unanimous in their opinion as to the
reason for the scarcity of ministers and
applicants for admission to the seminar
les. and, although they clothe the
thought in different words, it amounts
to statement that the small salaries
paid to pastors is the principal cause
of the shortage.
Students have been turning from the
ministry in large numbers. 1t is said by
those familiar with the conditions in the
different denominations, since 1898. and
there has been a noticeable scarcity Of
ministers and applicants for the last
three years.
The Rev. DIR. J. A. Grier. president of
the United Presbyterian Seminary. Allie
gheny. gives many reasons for the few
applications at the seminary, but the
first, he says, is commercialism.