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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18
WatervjIIe Notes.

The little Mi-o-na tablets sold by
Geo. w. Dorr, the druggist, have be-
come deservedly popular. Mr.. Dorr
guarantees that Mi-O-na will make
thin people fat, regulate digestion, and
increase health, or else there will be no
charge for the remedy, and the pur-
chase price will be returned on de-
mand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

There are many ways in which vari-
Gus good people will keep Lent, but
very few of them have thought Of Civ
ing up reading about the Thaw case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

can. and rely, in the future as in the
ness of it's winters and to provide
recreation and relaxation for the law
makers who gather here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Nobody takes the japanese war talk
seriously, but Uncle Sam appears dis
posed to keep on building the biggest
and best battleship afloat. They are
a powerful argument for peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

That terrible railroad accident in
New York City will not tend to popu-
iarize so miles an hour travel in cleo
trio trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Mooselookmeguntic and numerous
other Maine lakes might lose part of
their names and be none the worse off
but it would be a great pity if they
should be deprived of any of their ma
tural charms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

terpsichorean affairs OF the winter in
that part of Sagadahoc County. Coun-
cillor Newell is a lawyer by profession
an ex-cOunty attorney of Sagadahoc.
and a member of the school board of
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Safe and sure in its action; pleasant
to take. Conforms to National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Sold by John
Coughlin. Augusta, Beanes Drug Store,
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
A Downright Absurdity.
(BridgtOn NeWS.)

(BrIuBtOn NeWS.J
The State at large is fully aroused
as to State Capital removal. Out Of
Portland three-fourths of the popula-
ton regard the suggestion as down.
right absurdity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

The quartermastcr of the Larchmont
who was one of the few survivors, was
the only person from Maine on the ILL
fated steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

From Garland comes the story Of an
orange tree. only IS inches tall, which
has so buds and blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

The cost Of living is still increasing
in German cities at an alarming rate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18
maine Gossip
Snowhakes.

Out Of the sky they come
Wandering from the mr-
Some to the roofs, and some
Whiten branches bare;
Some in the empty nest,
some on the ground below,
Until the world is dressed
All in u gown of snow.
Dressed In a fleecy gown,
Out OF the snowf1akes spun;
Wearing a golden crown
Over her head the sun.
Ont Of the sky again,
Ghosts of the flowers that died
Visit the earth. and then
Under the white drifts hide.
Frank Dempster Sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1sN

No notice whatever will - taken o.
unslgned communications.
The Journal cannot Be held responsible
for tho preservation or return Of re-
oected communications.
Address oil communications rslatins to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLElGH Z TLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

An exchange having referred to
ton News" editor Shorey arises to re-
mark that thus far he has been late
only at church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

A new series of books containing
stories illustrating the various sports
and pastimes of the world, both past
and present. will be brought out this
spring by Mcclure, Phillips & Co. The
first volume of the series will be Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle's 1.-The CrosSley
Master" notable for it's picture of a
prize fighter in fiction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

On February 20 Jack London's BE
fore Adam" will be published. 1t is
tale of prehistoric times. in which
the author undertakes to reconstruct
the life of the earliest man in the light
of modern science. Somewhat later in
the spring Mr.. London will bring out a
book of eight short stories entitled
Love of Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

The Portland Express is getting int
more modest frame of mind. Real.
izing that Portland cannot capture the
capital. it expresses the hope that the
Mystic Shriners will make that city tn,
permanent location for the observanc,
of ladies' night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Eleanor Gates. author of 1.-THE Pillow
Woman" and her husband. Richard
Watson Tully, the playwright, are
spending the winter in Capri, where
Mrs. Tully is finishing her new novel
cupid the Cow Punch" The villa
where they are living belongs to Elihl
Veddcr, the artist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Harry Alonzo Gushing, who has edi-
ted the edition of 1.-THE Writings of
Samuel Adams recently published by
G.. =. Putnam's Sons in three volumes,
has been appointed professor in Co
lumbia University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

his new novel is laid in New Orleans in
colonial days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Naples is very proud of it's new
Grange hall which will be dedicated
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Hon. Charles d. Newell. the member
of the Executive Council from Saga
dahoc County, is the first trained must
clan that has appeared in this body
for a number of years. He plays Il
number of different instruments but
especially the cornet. His wife is an
accomplished pianist, his two sons play
other instruments and his daughter
also is skilled on the piano and other
instruments. In fact, Councillor New
ell has a whole orchestra right in his
own family. and he accepts engage
ments to play at various places in his
home in Richmond and vicinity. The
family is often called upon to contrib
ute to musicales but more especially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

"Nimrod's Wife" is the title of the
forthcoming book in which Mrs
Thompson Seton will describe various
out-of door expeditions with her hus-
band. Like her first book. "A Wo-
man Tenderfoot,'' it offers valuable
practical suggestions to other women
who propose 10 brave the dangers Of
wildwood and mountain. Expert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

The ice harvest is now pretty we'll
completed. but the ice men are count
ing on gathering their real harvest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Mrs. Mabel Barnes-Grundy is n new
writer who has won praise for her OBJ
servations of life and her power to pro-
woke both smiles and tears. Her lat
est book, which was published in Eng
land as "Marguerite's Wonderful
Year." will be brought out in this
country with the more simple title Of
"Dimby and l." In the dedication of
the story ito those that suffer" there is
some indication that the central fact of
the narrative is taken from life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Rockland Opinion: Hon. Frederick
w. Plaisted, who has within the year
been elected mayor of Augusta and
sheriff of Kennebec county, has
achieved yet another distinguished
honor, being unanimously chosen hus-
band of one of Names fairest and
brightest young women. He was mar
ried last Sunday evening. to Miss
Frances V. Gullifer. who is well known
in newspaper circles, having been for
several years past associate editor OF
Mr.. Plaisted's paper, the Augusta Age.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
David H. Evans. pastor of the South
Parish Congregational church. Of Au-
gusta knowing as we do both bride
and groom. and knowing we'll how
worthy they are Of each other-and We
could pay either no higher compliment
we extend our cordial congratulations
and wish them many years of happi-
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

The 73rd Maine Legislature gets down
to it's eighth weeks work this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

"a Simple Spelling Bee" by Owen
Wister is new story in humorous vein
to be published on February 20. The
title suggests the story, which is said
to be a worthy successor to "Philoso-
ply Four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Harris Dickson. the author of "Ga-
brielle. Transgressor," is a Southern
lawyer, who was recently made judge
of the municipal court Of his home
town. Nicksburg, Miss. The scene OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Lloyd OsOourne is spending the VIM
ter on the Riviera. gathering materials
there in motor excursions for another
book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

This time it is a Norway boy, ac-
cording to the Norway Advertiser, who
essay on the human body which 50
many generations of bright boys have
been credited with composing. 1t runs
as follows:
The human body consists of the
head. thOraX, abdomen and legs. The
head contains the brains in case there
are any. The thorax contains the
heart and lungs also the liver and
lights. The abdomen contains the bow
els of which there are five-a, 2. j. o, u
and sometimes W and y. The legs ex-
tend from the abdomen to the ilosr and
have hinges at the top and middle 10
enable a fellow to sit when standing
or stand when sitting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Aunt Jane Of Kentucky" is the title
of new story of moral life and home
spun philosophy in which the author,
Eliza Calvert Hall. is said to have done
for the blue grass country what Sarah
Orme Jewett and Mary E. Wilkins
have done for New England life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-18

Will Lilibridge. author Of "Ben
Blair" has written new western
story entitled Where the Trail
Divides" which Dodd. Mead & Com
pany will publish this spring.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
FIRST DAYS SESSION OF
METHODIST CONFERENCE
After Bishop Galloway Had Opened
Conference Rev. S. S. Lapbeth
Was Elected Secretary.

PETERSBURG. Va. Nov. i3.-in-
clement weather OF the early morning
hold down 'fc attendance upon the
Conference, but as the clouds gave
way 10 sunshine tho galleries of
Washington Street church soon filled
with visitors ana delegates. who had
been delayed in arriving, reached the
church ana took their places before
BUSINESS had progressed far. Before
the day closed all the delegates were
there.
Much of the carly hours was taken
mp by delegates in greeting each 9th
a.. ana so much confusion was ere.
nicd Mt one time that bishop Galloway
was compelled TO admonish the bre,h.
rem.
Little important work was done
during the morning. save the election
OF secretary aud the naming OF com.
mIttecs.
bishop Galloway opened the session
with communion services, Rev. $. s.
Lambeth was chosen secretary. with
Roy. f. II, Lipscomh. OF Petersburg.
aud Rev G.. I. Green. of Danvillc as
assistants. Tho time of meeting was
fixed at $500 and adjournment ut 1880.
Standing committees were named
and J. 4. Whitley was appointed sec.
rotary To Bishop Galloway. Tho re.
nor, on Church Extension showed an
increase during the year OF $500, ana
that saventy-cight per cont of last
lcar's assessment had been paid. The
assessment for the coming year is
placed at Si013,
Tho rppnrt NJ thu hoard of ,IuAn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
Daughters Of cUnIGderacy Day al
The Exposition.
BEGINNING OF ANNUAL CONVENTION
Business Sessions win be Held in
Norfolk, But Delegates viii Have
Plenty Of Time to Take in Point
Of Interest.

One of the largest crowds seen on
The Exposition grounds this month
gathered Yesterday to participate in
the exercises incident To the celebra-
ton of Daughters of the Confcdcracy
Day
Exercises held at the Auditorium NJ
II o'clock yesterday morning marked
the beginning OF the annual convcn.
ton of the United Daughters OF the
Confedc,acy. Tho ladies' spent the
afternoon visiting Tile exhibit palaces,
and many of them remained over To
take in the warpath in the evening.
business sessions of the convcn-
ton will he held ut Odd Follows Hall
Norfolk. every day this week. but care
VII be taken to give tho visitors Il
plenty of time In which to do the Ex.
position thoroughly and visit points
OF interest in Tidcwatcr
Civic Improvement.
Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. one Of tho
foremost lows Or America. who Will
he the orator. OF the day ut the EXPO.
sition on November 10. Civic Improve.
mcntDay. has chosen for the text OF
Ills address the subject, "Civlc I'm.
provcmcnts."
Tho exercises will he held in the
Auditorium beginning at . o'clck IN
the afternoon
Mayors aud municlnnl officers of
nearby cities. and churchmcn and
church gocrs have been invited to at
tend and participate in these cxcrcis-
cs.
!. A. Humnh-cy. secretary of the
illinois commission to The EXPOSITION
has returned to tho Illinois hnilding
ut The fair after n two weeks trip
To his home
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14

session To order at eight O'Clock last
night, aud Rev. w. j. Decker OF Or
ange, conducted the opening devotion.
nj exercises. Rev. Samuel II. Thomp-
son. of Bluleiiold. delivered the open.
ing sermon.
Following the devotional exercises
there was n contest for the election
of y president. Dir. J William Jones
dominated William Ellysm for rc-clcc-
ton. Dir. Hatcher nominated II. II.
Elicit. or Richomond. and DR.. Taylor.
of Petersburg, nominated Professor
j. T. Henderson. OF Bristol. Mr.. ELY
son declared his opposition To n third
term for any president and begged
DR. Jones to withdraw his name. Or.
Jones declined to do 20.
i'rofcssor Hen1crsons election was
made unanimous on motion of Mr..
Elicit.
The following were elected vice.
presidents; Rev. J. Il. Bagley, Roy. W
!. Decker Rev. Il. L. L. Aylcr and Mr..
Samuel NJ. Page.
Rev. Hugh l.. Smith. OF Emporla.
was unanimously reelected secretary
and clerk. and II. Theodore Ellysou
of Richmond, assistant secretary. The
other officers elected We're: u. a. lac
oh OF Richmond, treasure. and ]. u.
Montgomery, auditor.
The report Of the lpard OF the or
phanagc at Salem was submitted to tho
association today. II shows that dur
ing the wear l6i children were provid
cd for. that another grade has been
added 10 the school and that three OF
tlto nt1pr s,irlc from titn nrphannr.
school are now attending Roanoke
College.
Tho recciu;s for thr v"ar wnrc s91
moo. which amount In h""n expended
in maintenance ami cpnirs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
Mr.. ALIENS BODY TAKEN AWAY
Shipped From This City Last Even
ina to Kalamazoo. Mich

wv "
The body Of Mr.. Joliie Allcl. who
died mt the Fort Monroe hospital
Tuesday night was sent to Kallm-
nzoo. Mich. over the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad at $40 last night Mrs.
Ailcm is accompanying the remains
and she will he Joined ut Cincinnati
by her son. Mr.. Glen Allen OF that
city.
The funeral will take place at the
residence az Col. o. NJ Allen ut
Kalamazoo tomorrow and will be con-
Quoted by the Shrincns lodge OF
which Mr.. Alea was member.
In respect to the memory OF NIr.
Allen. formerly chief clerk of the
United States army transport sum.
ncr, now NJ Chesapeake 4 Ohio pier
No. 4. all work on that vessel was
suspended yesterday By order of the
superintendent OF the local quarter.
masters depot. The transports flag
ana those of the other transports In
the harbor were at halfmast through
out the day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
NEGRO WOMAN BADLY HANDLED
Della Adriss Claims that Henry Van.
cey Used an Axe.

Della Ardist, a negro woman. was
terribly beaten about the head and
face by Henry Yancey, also colored.
at her home on Twcnty.third street.
ne'r Washington avenue alout Z
o'clock yesterday evening. Patrolmcn
Griffin ana carp reached the scene
soon after the fight occurred ana the
woman was removed to her home,
whore physician was called to dress
her wounds. She was summoned to
appear and answer TO the charge of
disordcrly conduct. Iancey was lock.
cd up to await hearing before Jus
nee Brown this morning on the
charge of assault
The cause of the fight could not he
learned. The woman claims that
Yancey strnok her with an axe, but
the man SAYS he used n wooden box
on her head
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
Attorneys for Defense In DeIunct
Saving Bank Case Begin Taking
Dispositions Soon.
END Of TRIAL NOT YET N SIGHT
ludioa,iono Arc That Judge Ingram
viii Not Give His Decision Until
Next sprina-Record Of Testimony
to Be Filed in Clerks office Of Cor
poration Court

The taking OF dispositions for tho
plaintiffs in the suit of the dcposltors
against the officers and directors of
the wrecked Savings Bank OF New
port News, which began more than
six months ago, was concluded yes
terday, Attorney Il. S. Robinson being
the last witness examined. The only
other witness heard yesterday was
Miss Lily G. Stewart. formerly n
hoolIkecpcr In The defunct Intuition.
who was recalled TO the stand 10 give
expert testimony relative to the con.
dition of the books of the old bank.
The attorneys representing the de-
PENDANTS probably will begin taking
dispositions within week or two and
Will conclude carly ncxt year. When
all OF the dispositions are completed.
tho papers will be forwarded to Judge
Ingram OF Richmond who was an,
pointed by Governor Swanson to sit
IN this case. II Will take tho Judge
several weeks TO examine the papers
aud his decision In the case probably
VIII not be rendered before next
spring
Tho deposltions of tho plaintiffs will
be placed on record IN the clerks OF.
lice OF the Corporation Court within
fhe near future. They are said to
contain some very interesting tcsti.
mony that w0s given by some of the
onicers and directors OF the dcfunct
bank who were examined by Captain
q @ BERKELEY, attorney. for the de-
positors.
This snit grew out of the wrccking
OF the bank by It's late president
MIR Irwin Tucker. who afterwards
committed sulcihr The depositors
are suing for the full amount of their
deposits, alleging In their bin that
me iailurc OF the Institution was due
10 gross negligence on the part of
me officers and directors The de.
posts aggregated about $4,000 In
round figures
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
TIL EAT RICAL-

The Frank Brothers Yiddish Stock
Company will appeal at tho Academy
OF Music tomorrow evening in The
Jewish Hamlet which is said to be
one of the greatest plays of the Yid-
dish stage.
The stock company recently closed
successful engagement AT Baltimore
and Is now on road tour. visiting
this section for the first time.
The advance sale Of seats opened
at the box Office yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When II 10 Free OF DnndruR, II Grown
LuxurinntIy.

lair preparations and dandrufr cures.
"a n rulc. are sticky or Irritating afralra
That do no earthly good. Hair. when not
diseased. grows naturally. iuSuriantly.
Dandrnff Is the cause of nine-tcnths Of
all hair trouble. and dandruff IS caused
by germ. Tho only way to euro dand-
run Is to Kill the germ; and. so far. tho
only mar preparation that will positively
destroy the germ is Newbro's Herpicde-
absolutely harmless. free from grease
sediment. dye matter or dangerous drugs
II allays Itching Instantly; makes hnir
glossy, and soft as silk Destroy tho
cause. you remove the effect" Sold by
lending druggists. Send loc. In stamps for
sample to The 1{erpicide Co.. Detroit,
Mich.
Two sizes-50c and SI.0O.
AILEN's DRUG STORE. SPECIAL
AGENTS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
PRESIDENT AWAITS
THE RETURN OF TAFT
lContinued From EIrst rngel

decision not to reitc.atc his third.tcrm
announcement until after tho return
oi Secretary TAFT and until things bc-
gin to shape themselves more dcn.
nitely relative to the next conven.
ton the President has indie
some OF his friends that he wants TO
sec nearer approach to crystalliza.
ton of sentiment in the country be.
fore he finally "effaces" himself. some
of his advisers have told him that
such an announcement now would
simply cause the binding OF various
state delegations in favor of "fav
/ oritc sons aud that some delay
would permit man in sympathy with
Rcoseyct's policies and ideas to gain
more definite following rs the time
for The convention draws ncarcr. by
Withholding his announcements until
the return of Mr.. Taf, the President
( viii also be able 10 sound The scnii,
mont of the Republican National Com.
! n''itcc, Which will mrci In Washinc-
ton the FIRST week in December to
choose the convention city.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
ABANDON AFTERNOON SERVICE
Officers of the First Presbyterian
Church Decide on This stem

U'0" D7oIue on IhIs Step.
A. amcetin OF The Officers of the
Flrst PresbytTian church. Tuesday
night II was decided TO abandon the
ociock service ON sunday afternoons
anu 70 mold the evening service NJ
GSo O'Clock during the winter months
ana O'Clock during tho summer
months THIS change WAS made at tho
IelueSt OF many members OF the
congregation
IL WAS also decided TO abandon tho
chorus choir of the church aud have
q quartet instead. The officers nlso
voted 20 hold regular business meet.
inGs each quarter. instead of annual.
ly as hcretoforc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
Profanity Decision by supreme cour,
ny Associated press1

IS - -'N-i.'u iitSnl
*. CHICAGO. Nov IA dispatch TO
the Tribune from Jackson. Miss. saws:
ny unanimous vote the supreme court
YESTERDAY held that the expression
go to IL is not profanity. The
case was that OF Rosa Stafford, a NO
gro girl IL years of age, who was
convicted in the lower court mt
sNorinth Of violating the statute
agRinst proinnlty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
POSITIVE IN DENIAL.
MIR. BRYANT Declares That His Wife
Took Poison by Mistakc.

Mr.. n. w. Bryant last night made
a statement to The Daily Press. pos
itively denying the report that his
wife attempted to commit suicide
Tuesday. He said that Mrs. Bryant
took Il tcaspoonful of carbolic by mis-
take; that she had no intention OF talk
Ing her own life. and that the facts
We're not correctly reported in this
paper.
The account Of the affair given In
this paper Yesterday morning was
based upon statements made by the
attending physicians and MIR. bryant
himself
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-14
LARGE NUMBER ATTENDING
90 CONVENTION OF BAPTISTS
William Eliyson Retires as Assooia.
ton President and j. T. Henderson
of Bristol. Succeeds Him.

DANVlII.E. VA, Roy. la.-Al-
though the first session of the eighty.
iourlh annual convention of the Rap.
list General Association of Virginia
was held last night. largcr crowds as
sembled in the First Baptist church
This morning TO hear today's proceed
ings
President Ellyson called the first