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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
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THE FOURTH
At THE FAIR
Birthday Celebration
Ever KNOWN in Course Of
Preparation.

ST LOUIS. Mo-, June s6.4Airshsps
Greek fire pyrotechnics. sham
battles. military mrades, oratory,
song, mnsic-these are inst d
few OF the special featufes that viii
be enjoyed by the great multtnae
that visits the Worlds pair on he
Fourth OF July.
The celebration OF dc nations
birthday undoufsedly win b. the most
glorioss and gorgeous In history.
Never before has the event prom.
ised SO well. All the circumstances
are favorable to the biggest, grand
est celebration Of the Fourth that he.
has known. ii
Every state and territory on the
Union, every island ~posseSsion of the
government, and nearly estry foreign
government will join In Uncle SANS
Of independence Day.
Such q gathering never before was
known In the history Of the world. |
= Is not at al too prcsurhptuous tol
'ay that this coming Foufth Of Julyi
i the worlds Fair viii become thrl
most memorable Of all the glorious
Eourths since that far-off lday twhen
he old Liberty BeIl-now m The
'ennsylvania Building % the Eek.
'osition grounds--sirst pesled forth
jubilant notes lOf Independence.
Santos Dumont, the prInA Of aerial,
'avigators, during the dsyt will give
ambitions in his new aIrAhip, San.
o. No. 2. soaring above TIL Worlds
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Castenada: Marlss, Finch. Den
yer; John Harper, Longmont. Colo.
10. O. Morath and wife. Hiilsboro; ]
Foster, ST. Louis; W. c. Marin. Mar
ION, Ala; III II. Paul, Washington; II,
p, Mooney, Philadelphia.
Il Pension: Emma Psrneli. Otta.
wa, Ohio; L. c. Leonard Chicago: Mr..
and Mrs. Steward ana childpsn, AL.
buquerque.
e. Dorado: J. .. Cross Sc Louis;
Louis j. Bauer. Shoemaker:
New optic:A Arthur Whittier, I'll Ran
cho; N. Doll, Denver; J. X. Hind. st.
s. u. Briggs, city; Mrs. G. w.
Hill, M Reno, Oklahoma.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
Old Timer
Fl m Arizona

Athesdl esting passenger on No. :
tod I6und for the convention a,
st,&aG6uis was Mr.. NJ. g. Samanieso
ofVfTuscon, who is one Of Arizona'a
delegates.
Mr.. Samaniego Is acquainted with
maAy Of the Oldest of the oldtimers
in tbs part Of the territory. He was
Class mate Of the late Mariana Otero
at st. Louis in the days Of IS and
:f,5s. In the sixties and seventies he
I freishted from the western railroad
terminals at LeavenIovt and later
FL Moro and IN Junta to New
Jfexico anl ArizonaS points.
y His w4oon traiP consisted OF six
2airie, sckooners \ ! drawn by six.
I 81 mhIes. In thell sr 1876 his wag.
Oh fain wasl attacks n the Tularosa
riT itin the TT. Stanton country BY a
biHsahdSof Navajo. Apache and Mecca
leid aceiians. One of his party was
slain afd the rest escaped under COW
err bf farkness with nothing but their
guns md the clothes on their backs.
NJ samaniego does not expect to
see Either Parker or Hearst nominated |
1t i. Louis. He believes a dark
.hQ31e viii be chosen and wouldn't be
II Grover Cleveland Is the
man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
Cowardly Assassins

DENVER, Colo, June s0.-Dr. Sey.
mour T. Jareckle, . young physicians
was shot and killed today at bis homo
In this city. Two shots were fiuedi
one bullet entering the body near Inc
heart. Apparently he had been calleds
to the kitchen door and assassinated.
His wife was absent. The murdsrep
ESCAPED. December "a, alse3. -.
Jareckie. then county physician, ~
beaten almost 70 death At bits offies
by an unknown as~sallant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
HANNIS TAYLOR
BECOMES AN IL, b.

DUBLIN, June 3o.-Hannis Taylor,
ex.United States Minister to Spain,
may now write IL. D.. Dublin. after
his name if he so chooses. as the con
gregation of the University OF Dublin
today conferred the honorary degree
upon the distinguished American. In
presenting Mr.. Taylor, the chancel
Tor briefly touched on the many ties
that linked together the United States
and Ireland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
REPUBLICANS

Nv oGootOIN
Montpelier, VT, June 30.-The Re
publicans Of Vermont assembled IN
state convention here today with John
w. Stewart OF Middlebury presiding.
The convention will name candidates
for Governor and other state officers
to be voted fore at the state election
In September and also choose four
presidential electors. Charles j. Bell
of Walden leads In the number Of ins.
tructed delegates for the g~ubernato.
rial nomination. J. A. De Boer Is the
next strongest candidate among those
aspiring to head the ticket.
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or SPECIAL
LAND COMMISSIONERS

lions Of grazing upon arid lands and
forest reserves. with q View 10 max
Ing a report to the president which
Will be tho basis for drafting . biz
to be presented to congress which viii
settle those questions. Interested
stockmen are invited to meet The en-.
mission at that time.
for the purpose Of discussing the cues.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
WINTHROP, PORTO
Rico.s NEW GOVERNOR

SAN JUAN, June 30.-Arrange-
tasents on an elaborate scale are being
made for the Inauguration next Mon
day Of Beekman Winthrop. the new
Governor Of Porto Rico. In San Juan
the day will be observed as a general
holiday and the induction into office
will be accompanied by imposing err
emonies. Delegations Of Porto Ri
cans will be present from all parts of
the island. In addition to the formal
ceremonies Of Inauguration there will
be Brand display Of fireworks and
other Kinds Of festivities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

DENVER, cclo.s lima so.--The
special land commission Consisting 81
". A. Richards, clifford Pinchot and
r. II. Newell, appointed by President
Roosevelt at the request Of the Nation.
al Live Stock association, notified the
officers Of this association that they
wiz meet In Denver Aug. 9. A., and s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
DELEGATES
TO ST. LOUIS

Jacksonville, Fla, June 30.-Ar
rangements have been completed for
the trip OF the FloridadelegatIon to the
Democratic national convention. The
journey will be made in company with
the Turpentine Operators association,
which Is going TO st. Louis in one Of
the finest special trains ever seen In
the south. The start will be made
from Jacksonville tonight over the
Railway. The Florida del.
egation will oren Headquarters ON
Saturday at the 81. Nicholas hotel.
1t st. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
YALE WINS FROM HARVARD
I'M FRESHMAN RACE,

NEW LONDON, Conn, June 30
For the twenty.sixth time since 1876
the oarsmen Of Harvard and Yale
universities contested the annual re.
gatta on the Thames river course to.
day. Rain interfered with the enjoy.
ment Of spectators. The freshman
started at 1880. Yale won by
half a length. The time for the two
miles was 1920; Harvard 1920 IL.
AZ st45 p. m. weather conditions were
80 bad It was improbable the ether
races will be rowed noday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
DELstATEs1ro ST. LOUIS
I'd MAKE THINGS HUM.

ST noUI3 No, June so.-Noticea
Of contests fmong delegates to the
democratic ktional convention are
beginning toA reach National secre-
tary Walsh. {Contests from fourteen
districts havA been already received,
'Rumors reached headquarters that
the entire Illinois detreation will be
contested lut the only notice 20 far
is from one district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

t. rlpplins waters. behind !,
S,aDoery and amid the sculpture :
suddenly burst forth in their ua su,e
again. 80 changing
roons al s,'sery waters Of the Ia.
! m, ~ Us reflected the varied lights
!, 2 noisy heavens and the Ilum Ia.s
9 gala color. s are
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
Sued 81 HIs Doctor.

th; Sued BY HE Doctor. v~i.i,ors
whdoctor here has sued
which l claimed was appearance
q l0ase Of cholera nth safety.
q. /daiite, OF C0ache&ilI make q
parachute he praised his clouda ara,
bbavinc 90 iclne. asked
Chamberlain'sh ~ exceeds
- FORMER Diarrhoea Rer}the Fourth
OF July crowT MAY Witness his thrill
ing descent.
Other daylight features will be
grand military parades and patriotic
meetings omhe Exposition grounds.
Columns or soldiers and marching
bands win pass through the avenues
and b%oulnyards Of the ivory City and
the funmakers OF The pike win, for
the occasion, turn patrfotic and Join
in the celebration.
Governors OF a dozen states, con.
gressmen from every part ofsthe Uinlt.
ed States and great men ii the history,
Of the country win be in 81. Lotfs 10
lend their oratory to the patri6tic
moment. IN more than thirty gtsfs
buildings special ceremonies VIII be-
held.
Thousands OF soldiers and dozens
Of bands, thoes elements that most
patriotism. viii be at the
Worlds Fair to participate in the
greatest Fourth Of July celebration
IN record
But what Of the nightg All, us
hen the young American spirit viii
have It's vent. Darkness has made,
! new setting Of the stage and en-
.husiasm takes a new starr.
Wonderful lights. such as the
irceks used IN ancient times and as
American boys have ever seen,
the skies. Monster rockets
In their flights and from aloft
Airst into a myriad Of sparkling stars,
ann0n roar, and out OF Me din comes
miebty shout Of voices. America Is
ladfs |,
Behold the Cascades! T~housandsI I
f1fhl electric bulbs. hidden under /,
ri .AXN -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL WILL
CONSIDER SPELLING REFORM,

sE LOUIS, Mo, June sO.-The ma.
tional council Of education appoint.
ed a committee to investigate the
plans for reformed spelling that have
been submitted and report next year
whether It Is considered advisable for
the association to lend either finan.
cial or moral support to the spelling
reform propaganda.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
RUSSIA B~RfAIHLESS1 WITH
SUSPENSE AVAiX GREAT BATTLE
Eve Of Conflict Which May setd ate Of
hanchuria and Korea. 4 y d Re-
ceived From r At s s setfsrsburg
torpedo Boat Makes Trip From Port AtG 4G11s19s
ffetins Reports Regarding Y 4at :
Vadivoaok Fleet Breaks OK Aga al
japanese Village. Knight Still il D.
rnrer III

ST. PETERsBUR the CHI so,--No
word has come fro IL J. W ,ne Kuropat.
kin later than II. and it ana not 4
s'nss nsN Z the tree itch was re-
ceiveS frs place. Not a during the
twenty either man. uBoth q At noon tor
aay raising The erofp ardod y y
sion ~ \ simultaneously. Z.
rha with a nigh 90
Is = sency to spin ror We are
on the eve kas the crack ich may set
tie the fate 6cnded for. Il and Korea.
Both must become Russian-the
former because Russian blood was
shed there, latter because it Is essen
tial to the safery Of our communica.
tion between vladivostok and Port
Arthur"
A Russian torpedo boat has arrived
at New Chwang from Port Arthur.
Her commander denies that any Rus
sian ships were sunk or damaged in
the fight off Port Arthur June 20. He
declares that after clearing away the
Japanese mines the whole Russian
fleet returned safely to the harbor.
Driven From Position.
TOXIC, June 3O.-Detailed reports
Of the capture of Fen Shut Pass June
show the Russians were driven
from an exceedingly strong pesif,n
dominating the Shi Mn Chang road.
The Russian losses were heavier than
hose of the japanese. The Japanese
Iut-manuevered the Russians BY work.
ng around the enemy's flank. attack.
ng him In the rear.
shelled Gensan.
SEOUL. June 3o.-The Russian
fladivostok squadron consisting OF
hree cruisers and ten torpedo boat
i%estrDyers anpearpd off Gpnsan tn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

A number Of the young people who
are in attendance at the summer nor
NAL school here. have announced their
intention to take up the regular
course at the Normal university.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

bWSPb uoWh iiVm
The country from Fulton to
ieta wsHyd6,.1Ta,.ed irenched and almcut
drownJbp,,ues sqlwnpopr which visat~'
Cd i. 81, 40, - intent Win his gen.
erous 4 a.s ~ Ia storm clouds gath
cred ags ,eifoire noon today and
repeated me- eass Z performance 81 last
night, The arroyas wore bprdehed
" rushing. darkr ed flsaa, the
thlr6 sud had drunk Its full ana
the iA9 G0vered with pools Of
water WI zould neither sink in
nor RIM Of. From Fulton 10 Las
Vegas the country is green ana beau
tKul as a park as a result OF earlier
rains: In a few more days the entire
eastern side eof the range will be
covered with verdure.
From Glorieta to Canoncito. on the
other side. the rain has fallen more
sparingly and from Lamy to Santa Fe
the hills and mesas are still brown.
However. today,s storm may have ex-
tended westered and watered tho
thirsty lands from Lamy to Albuqners
que.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
CLOSING or MINES
IN TELLURIDE DISTRICT.

TELLURIDE Colo, June 3O.-The
smuggler Union mines closed down
today. The company's mill viii close
Saturday after treating the ore on
hand. II Is said the Liberty Bell and
Tcmboy mines will close in : few
days. No reason ID announced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

The carnival on the west side is
attracting quite a good deal o. at.
tention. Just ask MI. sydes about
the bull fight witnessed BY him last
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
rip From Port ArtRI
arding Last E.
/ Breaks OK Aga a
Ilage. Knight Still il .

day and threw $50 shells into |
Japanese settlement.
Conflicting Tales.
NEW CHWANG, June ao--The =
sian torpedo boat destroyer Lid
ant Burukoff. arrived here from
Arthur, Every inch o. the
crowded with men. She hi
pearance 81 having been Iii
engagement. The officers
flicting stories but agree til
Togo's report OF battle id
exaggerated. The gend
here Is that the BnrukQl
blockade with dispatches 4
and for st. Petersburg.
Doubt Approach o. Be. ;Ol
ST. PETERsBURG tou
Russky Invalid, the 1srfny or
notable exception or thu poi
lief thSt a great battle Is infd
It considers the Japanese md
from Feng Wang Cheng towat
Yang merely a demcnstratiyi
ace against the Rnsshx line dtI
mnnicataon.
v~ladivostok Fleet Out.
TOXIC, June 3G.-Reporrs
generals in Korea say the rus
Vladivostok squadron appeared 4
today and attacked that place.
firing was done BY destroyers.
Correspondent Il SAFE. |
NEW YORK, June 30.-The MOI
ing Posts Toxic correspondent te,
graphs according to a worH dispat,
from London. rontradicting the j
port that e. n, Knight. war CORE
Donaent Of the Post, wa(IIled j
Gently. 20
May Cut commdries
LAO YANG, June SQ.JS i Jane
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
M0YRCHARG[
withdrawn
President Meyer Not Connected
With indicator Explo-
sisn, Says Crump.
.s
MUST ANSWER
FOR CONSPIRACY
Haywood, Parker, Kennison and
Others included iii the
Information.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, June &C.
Special Prosecutor S. D. Crnma tcday
withdrew the charge of completely III
the indicator mine explosion, No.
vember 26 last against Charles H.
Meyer, president of the Western Fed
Grafton Of Mines, and Is preparing IN.
formation charging Meyer, William
d. Haywood, secretary treasurer of
the federation, Charles G. Kennison,
Sherman Parker and Charles Davis
with conspiracy in connection with
the Victor rioting June 6. Kennison.
Parker and Davis were members Of
the executive committee OF She fedora.
ton in this district. Meyer and Ken
nison are under arrest here. Haywood
is managing the business Of the Fed
Grafton at the headquarters in Den
yer. The whereabouts Of Parker and
Davis are not known.
He's Busy.
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, June 90
Judge Seeds refused to give a hear
ing today on application for writs
of habeas corpus for three union min.
ers who claim to have been unlaw-
fully detained in prison since June 6
as he leaves today to attend the dem.
ocratic convention at st. Louis as
delegate. The case may be taken be.
fore Judge Cunningham who Is hold
ing court in 81 Paso county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30
n. MAXWELL ELECTED
PRESIDENT ON N

PHE5IOENT Or N. E. a.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June SOW. II.
Maxwell, superintendent Of instruc-
tion In New York city. was today
elected president Of the National Edu.
cational association for next year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

We been Increasing at the rate Of
nndreds every day. while there is
n heavy loss as the result OF the boy.
colt, still II Is the heller OF the man
agement, as well as Of many outsid-
era that the evil will be incoupen-
surate with the good. Whatever the
outcome the battle VIII be fought to
the end BY the newspapers, It is a
battle for the freedom Of speech and
the independence Of the press and the
issues are far too important to be
shelved on account OF possible pecun.
larry loss. Mr.. Mccill has followed
his newspaper career to the north.
western states and 10 far Alaska. as
wen as to parts Of the east. In Den
yer, however. he made his start and
after visiting many cities, no has de-
cided that Denver Is the, best Of them
all. The gentleman takes nm optimis-
tic view of the labor situation and
says that despite all the troubles Of the
last few pears the state is pushing
ahead.
Las veg ok will be pleased to
welcome pleasant Denver folk to
New Next most delightful summer
rity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-30

Ed o'Brien can be found at the Mon.
tezuma barber shop. GIFT
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II -r
g suTLER WlTHDRAws
FROM DELEGATES, annns

- ii LOUIS. Mo. June so-co,
) 'a W. Butter. who was On the bonas
4 onarles A Gutke and charle. Ks,,s
a.sf members Of the house 81 dele.
sa'ss, convicted q bribery. surrender
, 4 epsm and announced he Slso. n
NV from The bonds ofs /.
'slegates already CONVOY
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He,s Busy.
Looks Like Stewart.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 30
John G.. Wooley announced the re-
ceipt OF a telegram from General
Miles asking that his name be not
presented for the presidential nom.
nation.
Committee Deadlocked.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June go
National Chairman Stewart addressed
the conventitn today on behalf OF the
national committee. AT 1880 the
convention was still sitting awaiting
the report of the resolutions commit
tee. The committee was In a dead
lock with prospects that later reports
would be made.
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shened eensan.

SEOUL. June @.-The Russian
Vladivostok squadron consisting Of
three cruisers and ten torpedo boat
.#destroyers appeared off Gensan to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

John McMullen, father of Mrs John J. Splain of this city, died yesterday at his home in Blackstone, Mass. MI -.-~-hullen was 87 years of age and had resided in Blackstone for the past six ty years ahd was held in high esteem by his townsmen. He was the last ot the pioneer Irish residents Of Black stone. MT and Mrs Splain will be pres ent at the funeral tomorrow.
 Mrs Mary A. Mccormick, daughter of the late Richard Hogan and widow of the late John Mccormick, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital, after a lingering illness. Mrs McCor- mick leaves four brothers and four sisters; also five children, as follows: David, Catherine, Josephine, Eliza beth and Loretta. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning from her late home, 154 Baldwin street, to the church of the Immaculate Concep- ton at 9 o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs Eugene Filler took place this morning from her late home, 80 Putnam street, to St Ann's church at 9:3O. Many friends were present from Torrington and other places. The pallbearers were Alfonso Hugert, Alex Besaucan, Adolph Jo- bin, Lucien Gerard, Lucien Chagnat. There were the following floral tributes: Cross marked "Sister," wreath, from Torrington friends; wreath, Court Sodi Carnot, F. of A.; pillow, family; bouquets from MT and Mrs J. Faller, Louis Dicatey and fam fly. Interment was in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Margaret, the 12- years-old daughter of Mrs Jane Foley of High street, took place this morn ing. with a mass of reuiem at the Inn maculate Conception church by Father Broderick and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Joseph Byrnes, William Morgan, Will liam Miller and James Shaughnessey. The floral tributes included a pillow from the family; standing wreath, Mas sau Social club; standing cross, em- ployes of the Waterbury Button Co; wreath, Mrs Daniel Walsh; bouquets, Mary Walsh, Adelaide V. Finch, Anna Noonan, Catherine Kelly, Mrs A. Ad- ams. Alice Carnlody Nora Cahill, l.. F. Gleason and family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
MRS MARY SHAWN.

The funeral Of Mrs Mary Slavin was largely attended yesterday after noon from her late home on Silver street with service at the Sacred Heart church by Father Shelley and interment in new St Joseph's ceme- tery. The bearers. all nephews of the deceased, were Michael, James H., John H., John and D. J. Slavin and Michael Coss. The floral trib- utes included a floral harp, employees of the Miller & Peck Go; pillow, Big Seven Social club: mound, Mrs c. T. Griggs; wreath, the Misses Mary Gleeson and Nellie Kenney; mound, machine furnishing room of Rogers & Bros; mound of roses, Mrs M. S. Riley; bouquets, W. F. Bowes, D. J.
 Sullivan, MT and Mrs J. H. Dever- eaux, Miss ID. Keegan, Miss Maud Claffey, Mrs D. L. Smith, Otto N. Watson, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Igo, Miss Mary Gleeson, Miss Mary Lynch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-14
SHOWS A GAIN.
Secretary of ofConsregational Churches
 Prepares His Annual Report.

Hartford, March 14.-Rev Joel s. Ives of this city, statistical secretary of the Congregational churches of Con, necttcut, has completed compilation of figures obtained from individual churches as to the strength of the de- nomination in this state. This IS an annual census and returns are made by the first day of March. The rec ordg for 1903 show that there are one herman, one French, two Danish, four Italian, nineteen Swedish and BOP ma tive" churches of total of 329, gain of three over the preceding year. The additions by confession have been 2, O74, by letter 1,2S0, total of 8354. The losses by death were 1,OS9, by let ter 1,1S5, by revision of rolls 429, a total of 2,7O8. The net gain was 651, while the additions on confession ex- ceeded the deaths by 9s5. The +ntal membership Of the 329 churches on January 1 was e4,515. There are 41e ministers in the membership of the twelve associations. Of these seventy live outside the state and forty are in colleges and other institutions. About twenty-five churches are without regu- lar pastors
 The contributions during 1903 amounted to $37 ,291, the legacies $465, 553, and the parish expenses, which includes new buildings, $SO7,2 a total expenditure of $1,61O,14O.
 During the last forty-five years the Congregational churches of Connecticut have given in the various charities of the church about thirteen and a half millions of dollars.
 he missionary society of Connecti- cut aids sixty-five of these churches and employs general missionaries, in- cluding three women. at an annual ex- penditure of about $2O,O0O. which in- cludes the administration of various funds to the amount Of $200,000. Over $5O,OOO of this are trust funds of fif- teen different churches.