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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Finland.

Finland IS larger than England, Ire
land, Scotland and the Netherlands
combined. 1t has its own constitution
which was framed in 1772. This in
strument was modified and changed
when. in 1909, the grand duchy was
ceded to the emperor Of Russia, but II
still provides for a national parliament,
In which the four e5tates-the mobiles.
the clergy, the burghers and the peas
ants-are represented. and names as
the head Of the state the Grand Duke
Of Finland. who Is the cZar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

He (after being promptly accepted
Why didn't you say mo" at first and
keep me In suspense for awhile? un-
derstand that is the way women gen
orally do.
She-Well, I tried that once, and
and
"And whatT"
"He didn't ask me the second time"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
In Doubt.
In one of wIlkle Collins published

In one of Wllkie Collins published
letters he writes:
For the last week while l was finish
ing the story l galloped along without
feeling II, like the old post horses. DO
you remember how the fore legs Of
those post horses quiyered. and how
their heads dropped when they came
to the journeys end? That's me, my
dear; that's me. Good gracious, is
me" grammar? ought it to be 'IT''
My poor father paid 600 a year for my
education. and | give you my sacred
word Of honor | am not sure whether
IL Is "me" or IL"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Lady-Doctor, | wish you would call
around to see my husband some even
Ing when he is at home. Do not let
him know that | asked you because he
declares he Is not sick. but know he
has consumption or something. He's
going into a decline.
Doctor am astonished, but will
call. What are his symptomsf
Lady-Ile hasn't any except weak
ness. lie r.sd TO hold me on bis lap
By tie hour. aud now even the baby
tires him.-Wcst Union Record
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Hiller-YOu'll excuse me but never
see your name i'm the Est OF subscribers
for the poor of the village.
Slender-Naturally You see, Ii is
this way: pity tie poor awfully and
| am rather proud I'at do pity them.
If | should 20 - far as to give them
money, I'd be so vain thered be no
living In the sine town with me.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
H-rl.iun Hack.

"You were telling Miss Gaussip this
morning that you were going to be
married again. weren't you" said the
sbrewd man.
"Why. yes" the widower gasped In
surprise. How did you know|
after you left her she began to
count on her fingers" - Philadelphia
prpsS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Ancient Glove Etiquette.

Woodstock and Worcester leather
gloves are of ancient celebrity. In the
middle ages the giving Of glove was
a ceremony Of investiture In bestow-
Ing lands and dignltes. In England.
in the reign Of Edward H., the depriya-
ton OF gloves was ceremony OF
degradation. The importation Of for
eign gloves into England was not per.
mitted until 1926.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Two men address an assembly on the
same topic and In nearly the same
words. One Is listened to with indif-
ference, If at all; the other stirs to
every fiber our being and our souls
thrill responsive to his llghtest touch.
1t is not what We hear, nor is 1t grace
ful pose or elegant diction; II Is moth
ing comprehensive or tangible, but an
invisible, mysterious force which we
acknowledge and yield to even against
our convictions and reason. This
strange attribute is not hereditary, nor
can Ii be acquired.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
The Modest Actor.

Shakespeare took some great risks
in his dramatic effects" said the liter
airy analyst.
"He did. indeed" answered Mr..
Stormington Barnes. with the innocent
egotism Of genius. For instance, when
he wrote his plays he had no idea that
| would be born to see that they were
properly produced"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Something He CouIdn't Invent.

Harold-That is Bessler. the famous
inventor Of the triple expansion en-
Gine. the automatic. double. back ac-
ton, reversible, rapid fire gun. tile
compound electro hydro heated dyna-
NO. the
Rupert-But he looks distracted.
Harold-Yes; he can't invent q plau-
sible excuse TO give his wife for being
late. and he dnren't 90 homo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Young man." sald the pompous In
'ividual. II al not always have this
clre.agc. W'hcn | Grst started In life.
had 10 walk"
You wc.r lucky" cbucklcd the
youth. "Whon first started in life. ]
ou.dnt va "-Thicaso News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Father-The idea Of marrying that
young fellow! He couldn't scrape
enough money together to buy a square
meal.
Daughter-But what difference need
that make? We haven't either OF US
had bit Of appetite for months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Bilious Colo,

Fl. Sewer, a carpenter and
builder of Kenton, Tenn, when
suffering intensely from an attack
OF bilious cOhc, sent to a near by
dru- store tor something to relieve
him. The druggist sent him a
bottle Of Chamberain's Collie.
Cholera and DIarrhoea Remedy
three does of which effected a
permanent cure. This is the only
remedy that can be depended upon
in the most severe cases Of collie
and cholera mOrbus. Most drug
gists know tbs and recommend il
when such a medicine is called for
For sale by L. r. Irwin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Obeying Orders.

A mistress told her maid. Betsy, that
vhe must not always do things on her
own responsibility. but first ask per
mission. The next day Betsy walked
into the parlor and said politely:
please. madam. the cat is busy eat
ing up the duck In the pantry; must
drive her away or notT'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Sarcastic.
I hurt you.

Barber (testing razor}-Do hurt you.
sir?
Baird-No: not so badly as the last
man who had me In his chair.
Barber (hlghly grati6ed)-Who was
that?
Baird-The dentist
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Renl Talent.

Mrs Bruce-Really. Mr.. Hamilton'S
acting IS the greatest | ever saw.
Mrs. Scott-It's good in its way. but
you should see my Johnny when he is
Stimulating stay-away from school
Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Student-What is pessimism?
Philosopher-The faith of towards.
'Then what is optimismT
"The faith Of fools" - New York
Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Harry-You and Tom appear to be
the best of friends.
Dick-Why shouldn't we be? We
aever say what we think OF each 9TH
r.-Boston Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Hewitt = borrowed a po!lccnlan's
sniforia ard .Wf u az The o'lrr day
T..-es, V''-if ~ rpll 60 10?
~ Cout kusY. ! Immediately fel
ssiee4. Sn.cr. s. -.--
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
SHENANOOAH HERA .


Advertisements vii. oe llssite
al oae dollar per square Of ten lines
or less for the first insertion or 50
cents Tor each subsequent insertion.
80 Quarterly or yearly adyer-
tlaements by contract. :
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Assistant Tin menagerie)-Si II rains.
Keeper-Good heavens! Don't waste
minute. but take in that zebra. His
color runs.-London Standard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

- UAiess the number OF. inser.
tiOns is marked upon the manu-
script, advertisements Will be pub
lished until forbidden and charged
accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

When the peSsimist gets TO heaven.
his first move will be TO look about for
the fire escapes. - Saturday Evening
Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

A man who dresses younger than his
years courts suspicion-or a maid. =
Smart Set.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27
Had His Moneys Worth.

On one occasion when n boarder ha
deyOured almost everything eatable O
the table within his reach and whe
the land'ady had supplied him unit
her strength and patience were we,
nigh exhausted she suddenly broke o.
with:
81 shall certainly have to raise Ii
price Of your boardr'
Don't think Of doing such & tliu@
he replied. 1T is nearly killing m
now TO eat all pay for and should 50
raise my board and compel ne To ea
more it will be the death of me-
4 Happy Hour.
He-Do you remember the nigii
proposed 20 you;
Sle-Yes dear.
Eve sat for ono hour, and you Ecvci
opcic1 your mo".A."
"Yes. l remember dear.
Believe me- Eat was tho ha9?:es
hour O. Ly l'f.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-02-27

Baird-The dentist.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23

best known are the "Thc Christian"
Under the Red Robe" "A Gentleman
of France" "Thc Cowboy and the
Lady" and "The Little Minister. THE
Christian" Is a dramatization OF Hall
Gaines novel and was first presented
by Miss Viola Allen. "The Little
Minister is dramatization OF j. NJ.
Barries novel and was play in which
Miss Maude Adams scored an immense
hit in the east, while The Cowboy
and the Lady" is one of Nat Goodwin
and Maxine Elliotts successes. Under
the Red Robe" and "A Gentleman of
France" are dramatizations of Stanley
J. Weyman's early successful novels.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
BROUGHT MANY
PASSENGERS
ALAMEDA ARRIVES THIS MORN
ING FROM SAN FRANCISCO
WITH BIG CROWD.

on time, the S. S. Alameda locked a
few minutes after s clock this morn
ing from San Francisco. The vessel
brought one of the largest list of pas
sengers in months. She had SO in the
cabin and q steerage. The vessel
brought 1850 tons of general cargo for
Honolulu. She had seven cows and one
bull. There were several horses on the
vessel for w. G. Irwin.
The vessel came down in days, Il
hours leaving San Francisco October
Il, and having therefore two days lat
er mail. She sighted the Sierra ana
Coptic and also sighted several sailing
vessels during the voyage but did not
make them out. She had good wealth
er.
OF the passengers arriving:
w. NJ. Giffard of W. G. Irwin & Com
pany, Ltd, returned from a visit to
the coast. His daughter returned with
him.
Captain T. G. Taylor is a capitalist
of San Francisco for a visit. He is ac-
Companied by his two daughters.
Captain Berger of the Territorial
Band returned from his annual vaca-
ton.
e. NJ. Boyd of the Tourist Committee
returned from California whittier he
went to attend to placing the contract
for the printing and engraving of the
pamphlet that the committee will
shortly issue regarding the attractions
of Hawaii,
j. c. Cohen and wife returned from
California. Mr.. Cohen left Millet, his
prize fighting protege, in San Fran
cisco. Cohen has arranged for a vau-
deville company to come to Honolulu
rt1r oil
follow.
Mrs. John Efinger, three children and
servant returned this morning from a
visit to her former home in Portland,
Oregon.
Miss e. F.. Allen arrived from San
Francisco. She is to be married to Mr..
Lyons of the Lyons Book Company.
Mrs. William Hor.-er of Hamaklia re-
turned from the mainland in company
with her daughter.
Mrs. w. j. Robinson and infant re-
turned. She is the wife of Circuit
Judge Robinson.
f. E. Shoup of the traffic department
of the Oceanic Steamship Co. was a
passenger on the Alameda.
Mrs c. L. Wight. wife of the presi-
dent of the Wilder S. S. Company, was
a returning passenger.
G. b. Wells of the Wafluku Sugar
Company was returning passenger
Mrs c. H. Brown returned from an
extended visit to California
]. B. Wright is an Alaskan attorney
here for a visit. He is accompanied by
his wife.
Miss N. B. Winston is an authoress. o.
E. H. arish representing a big rubber
goods house is on his way to Australia.
He will stop over until the Sierra,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
SATURDAY. NOV. 7, 1903

That valuable parcel of City Prop
erty situated on Beretania, Miller and
Vineyard streets.
Property has a frontage of 119.5 feet
on Beretanla street 1918 feet on Mil
Ter street, 1885 feet on Vineyard street
and contains an area of 1920 square
feet( little more or less)
This property will be offered at auc-
ton at an upset price of $45,OOOCO
Terms The present mortgage of
$40 900 can remain on mortgage at Az
per cent. per annum until November
1st 1904, to a purchaser satisfactory
to the mortgage.
A small portion of this property (cor-
ner of Miller and Vineyard streets), is
under lease until December 10th, 1904,
at an annual rental of $240.
This valuable property can be divid-
ed into business and residence sites,
and it one which commands the in
spection of investors.
Maps can be seen at my office where
all information can be obtained.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
NELL COMPANY
WILL APPEAR
JOE COHEN RETURNS WITH TWO
THEATRICAL COMPANIES BOOK
ED FOR COMING SEASON.

Theatrical Impressario ]. C. Cohen
returned this morning on the S. S.
Alameda with his Trunks full of wall
paper" for two theatrical companies
that he has arranged to present to the
Honolulu public this season. The
James Neill company will be one of
the companies to play in the Hawaiian
Islands under Cohen's management and
the other company will be Walter San
fords company.
The latter company has been booked
to open the local theatrical season.
The company will arrive November 10
on the next trip of the S. S. Alameda
from San Francisco. he company is
an eastern organization and has been
playing a very successful engagement
in Los Angeles. There are twenty peo-
pie in the organization and 60 tons of
special scenery are carried. The COM
pany has quite an extensive repertoire
of plays. Among some of the plays
are THE Power of Cold" MY Jack"
and Sporting Life" The company will
play at the Orpheum a three and half
weeks engagement.
The Neill company will arrive on the
second trip of the Alameda from
San Francisco arriving here December
4. The other company will conclude
its engagement that week and return
on the Alameda to the Coast. The
Neill company's engagement will be
for three week'sand a half. The COM
pany will appear at the Grand Opera
House. The Neil company has a num-
Der of new plays, none of which have
ever been in Honolulu. Among the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
MAY GO TO MIDWAY

Captain Rodman received a cable
gram yesterday fom the Navy depart
ment inquirlng when he could get the
Iroquois ready to proceed to Midway.
lie answered this week. While moth
in gWas stated on the subject by the
departments cable, it is surmised that
the vessel may yet be sent to Midway
for the purpose Of taking Fremont
Morse of the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey to that place. The vessel went on
the Marine Railway today. 1t was
found that she had sustained no dam
age from going aground at Pearl Har-
Dor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23

Don't be a Pelican.
Eva Plantation has a dividend notice
in this issue.
Hawaifs most attractive resort-the
Volcano House.
The regular quarterly meetin gof the
Pacific Hardware Co.. will be held on
Friday October so at 3 p. m.
Drs Waterhouse & Judd have form
ed a partnership with office at the cor
ner of Miller and peretania streets.
Meteorological Lydecker says that
last nights rain was probably part of
the Midway Island storm which has
passed to the north of us.
Rainy days are on the way and Man
ufacturer's Shoe Co. have a happy me-
dunn in a wet weather and dry weather
shoe. Ask for their Haywood valours
calf at $3.50.
If what's in your head is good
what's on it deserves to be. The new
broad brim straws at Levingston's are
now TT" Prices too, that are easy.
See window display.
The new seasons tea has arrived at
Lewis & Co. S big grocery store. There's
tea and tea but none just quite as good
as theirs. Japan, China and Ceylon
teas of the best quality.
Rev. w. D. Westervelt addressed the
Problem Club" last evening on Poly
nesian Mythology" He advanced the
belief that all the Polynesians had a
common origin, and that the point of
distribution to the islands of the Pa
cific was Java.
In the last mail j. Higgins of Manoa
valley received his commission from
the Department of griculture as L. S.
Horticulturist He has Joined the staff
of the Experiment Station. Mr.. Hig-
gins is a graduate of Cornell Univer-
sity, and an expert N his line
The At Home of the Literary Circle
of the Kilohana Art League takes
place this afternoon. Mrs. Heapy win
conduct her listeners on foot through
Bavaria, and the music will be planned
with special reference to that country
The tea tables will be presided over by
Mrs. w. w. Hall, Mrs. Philip II
Dodge, Mrs. Grace Waterhouse and
Miss Robertson.
The members of the Epworth League
of the Methodist church will give a
Mysterious Social at the home of o.
H. Walker corner of Artesian and
Young streets Friday evening. The
Leaguers and their friends are invited
The report of the Leah Home for
Incurables, by Treasurer S. r. Damon
shows 2S inmates for August, 1908, as
compared with 16 in September 1902
The daily expense for each patient has
been reduced within the year from ST.
Ga to O.93. to-
DON'T FORGET.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
ESTEE'S ILLNESS,

A report was circulated last night
that United States Judge Estee's ILL
ness had taken a turn for the worse
and that he was IN a very serious con-
dition. The judge, however, was re-
ported better this morning and his
friends hope to see him on the bench
again soon. Inquiries at the Young
MOTEL, where Estee is stopping, are
very numerous.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
S. F. Booth,
General Agent. q
N. I Montgomery Street,
San Francisco.
Removal Notice! !

The Sun Chung Xwock Bo. Ltd, has
removed to King stree, between Smith
and Maunakea streets in the new build
Ing of the United Chinese Society.
The only Chinese newspaper publish
ed three times week in the Territory.
We take orders for all kinds of printing
in Chinese. etc.
p. o. Box 1922. Tel. A.ain 42S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
JAPANESE FAIR

AT the Japanese fair to be held at the
corner of Richard and Hotel streets
next week Thursday and Friday, there
will be booths of Japanese fancy and
useful articles, Hawaiian curios, Amer
lean goods of home manufacture
"Rummage," goods of all descriptions,
paper flowers, pictures painted while
you wait, also tea, lunches, ice cream,
lemonade, candy, etc. Proceeds for the
Japanese Methodist Church and school
building fund. Remember the dates,
October 29 and 80.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEWS In A NUTSHELL
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News Of the Day.
THE WEATHER.

Weather Bureau, Punahou, 1 y. m.
Wind fresh North northeast; weather
clear
Morning minimum temperature, 70;
midday maximum temperature, 10; ba-
rometer. a. M. 1901 steady corrected
for gravity; rainfall, "a hours ending
9 a. m. So absolute moisture at a.
m. grains per cubic foot; humidity 8
a. m. Il per cent.
X. c. LYDECKER,
Territorial MeteorolOgist.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
VOLCANO STILL ACTIVE

Reports from Hawaii by the steamer
Helene and Noeau which arrived this
morning from that island are that the
eruption of Mauna Loa is still in pro-
gress. There is no sign of any cessa-
tion Parties from all parts of the
island are going to MokuaWeoWeo
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23

DON'T FORGET.
Vote for Moses X. Nakuina for Coun-
Iy Clerk and Recorder.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
ALEXANDER < BALDWIN, LD.
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
H. P. BALDWIN. President
]. B. CASTLE. go. First Vice-President
w. M. ALEXANDER. I'd Vice-Pres't
j. p. COOKE....-........ Treasurer
w. .. SMITH. ...............S secretary
GEORGE r. CARTER.......A Auditor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
AT AUCTION

BY order of the Trustees of the Oahu
College l will offer for sale at Public
Auction, at my salesroom, S57 Kaahu-
manu- street. on
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23
Honolulu Iron Works,
STEAM ENGINES, SUGAR MILLS
BOILERS, COOLERS, IRON, BRASS
AND LE'- CASTINGS.

Machinery OF Every Description Made
to order. Particular attention paid 10
Ships Blacksmithing. Job Work Exc
cuted on Short Notice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23

Csc. PER BOTTLE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-23

These tablets can be relied upon for
breaking up colds, grippe, and even
dengue if taken in time. Here's what
a customer says: "Your Anti-Grippe
Tablets are all right. I felt the symp-
toms of dengue coming on and at once
took your tablets with the results that
I broke up the attack. I have had it
once and don't want another seige."
If they will cure others they will cure
you. Do not be without this remedy
if you wish to keep we'll.
25c. PER BOTTLE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-24
XxIOnAANlS:
Y V :: Society. ::

i cannot love you as another might
More rich in all the subtleties OF speech,
only love you as girl may love
Beyond her reach.
I only know that when you come to ne,
Words fall away, and silence wraps ne
round,
But when you speak it seems as If yon
high
Stars heard the soundl
Alice Corbin, in Leslies Monthly for
December.
The Afternoon Euchre Club will meet
with Miss Eleanor West tomorrow (Wed-
nesday) afternoon at half-past three
O'Clock.
Mrs. Eva Burgess went to Southern
Pines Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Raney, who
have been visiting in the city, returned
To Kittrell yesterday morning.
Miss Elizabeth Whitley, of Wilson,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Bedford Brown, returned home yesterday
morning, accompanied by Mrs Brown.
Miss Lula Rothrock, of Washington,
ID. c., and Miss Frances Fleming, of Okla
homa, who have been visiting Misses DAISY
and Lillian Thompson, left for Pittsboro
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Ella Manson, of Beaufort, return.
ed home yesterday morning after visiting
Mrs. b. r. Perry.
The condition OF Miss Rebecca Will
hams. who is i'll in Asheville. is some
what improved, it was reported last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. c. Powell and infant
son, Thomas Jr., returned yesterday after
noon from Franklinton, where Mrs. Pow
ell has spent a week.
MIR. Chas. e. Johnson, who vent to
Columbia, S. c., to visit his daughter
Miss Mary, returned yesterday morning
and states that she is very much better.
--Messrs. John C. Lamb, the groom o-be
x. B. Crawford. and Dennis S. Briggs, OF
Williamson, were here Sunday ON their
way to the McRae Lamb marriage, at
Chapel Hill
Mrs. T. c. Worth, OF Asheboro, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Worth
at the Marlborough, returned home yester
lav.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-24
TO SUCCEED REV. GEO. F, SMITH.
Majority Of Methodist Officials Prefer Rev. 7.
=. smoot, of Fayetteville.

Rev. George II. Smith, pastor OF Eden.
ton Street Methodist church, goes 10
Goldsboro TO conference this morning. lie
has closed Il successful pastoratc Of four
years and his departure will he a source
of genuine regret to the whole city, and
particularly to his congregation TO whom
he has greatly endeared himself.
After the proceedings of the last Quar-
terly Conference were held, there was an
informal talk about their preference as
TO Tho successor OF DIR. Smith. The ma
jority of those present favored Rev. r. A..
Smoot, now pastor at Fayetteville. The
three names that were considered were
Rev. Mr.. Smoot, Rev. Mr.. Bradshaw, OF
Goldsboro, and Rev. n. VI. Watson, of
Chapel Hill. The talk was wholly in
formal and no request will be made Tor
any preacher, and the church will leave
the matter entirely in the hands Of the
appointing power without formal request
or suggestion.