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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25
Merchants and Miners Transportation Co

Norfolk to Boston, Mass, and
Providence. r, II 85Sss35 }} iF8s
Steamers leave Norfolk for Boston sun.
Mon, Wed. and Fri. for Providence sum,
Tues and Sat. at q r.. NJ, Passengera ana
freight taken for all New En- glands points.
,rickats on sale at ofticas G. & o. RY,.s NJ N, q
Nv. Ry,,t s.. II, Bowman. 500 a. Maln.E and
II Rich. Trans. Oh, 819 u. n lin, II. N
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FOR SALE. CHEAP TO QUICK BUY
CIR. an Atlas boiler and engine. and
one Green" saw table; % splendid
woodward outfit OF the very best
make. Address JOHN ADAMS, 1875
Twenty-ninth Street, Newport News.
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w j, S.
lost and Bounn.
in tnNr a Wonp.s

>t.-~--eI-> >-~~>S~~-1~<1SS
LOST. VIII TIE FEMALE FOx-TER-
rIer, With one side OF her face brown:
answers to name OF Talos Libernl
Street. 43g ri
LOST, BETWEEN RICHMOND AND.
street-sunday picnic), one gold watch
fob. Reward II returned to W.s ].
WATKINS, 521 South Laurel Street,
Richmond, Va.
STRAYED, FROM 1879 WEST GRACE,
= on Thursday, small greyhound; brown
and white; small scar on head. AM
swers to name OF Spot. Finder please
return toRabove address. a
LOST. A LETTER ADDRESSED no y.
j. CARTER, 72S North second Street.
Finder will please return to the.
above address. j. j. CARTER
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New Virginia concerns.

q New Virginia Concerns. u
The Corporation Commission issued tbs
following charters yesterday III. h. It
Metzser Brothers tInc.l. Norfolk. Nathan
sMetzger, president; B. F. a Mstzgers secre.
tnry and treasurer: Morits salm--all OF
Norfolk. Capital Maximum. $50. 1000; min.
limum. $4,000. Objects: Manufactures and
sell whiskey. 80 sss I.
Wilson Shook and Lumber Company
5Urc.). Norfolk II. u. Smith. PRESIDENT
and treasurer. Norfolk: A.. r. Smith, vice.
president, New York; Joseph Lambert: Pee
atcrburg va. Capital: Maximum, $50. 900 8
.mlnimum. $22,soo. Objects: Lumber bus
mess. 60 rs ~ ~ sszg IL 5t !. II
Lynchburg. James Adkins. president
P. Adkins. vice-president: w: g. Snsad.
secretary and treasurer-ali OF Lynchburgss
va. Capital: Maximum. $4,000: mint-s
mum. 10000 objects: Hardware busi-5
ness. I'll
Portsmouth,. ". T. Mills. president: ]. Dss
Miles, vice president. both Of Wadesooros5
NC; P. T. Bennett. secretary and treas
.urer. Wilmington. N. G. Capital: Maj i
Manufacture and sell liquors OF all kindsss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

MARE, WEIGHT 1000 TO
1900 pounds, under ten years, for
farm purposes: one that cannot stand
the city payements will do. HER
NAN BoEHME, Meadow, Va.
USERS OF SOFT DRINKS SHOULD
know that cleanliness. purity and
quality are always worth the price.
:. pemardE KLEYESAHI,S. - .1.
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Qlaaf1ten.

EVERYBODY rs Try & j..
HAYDEN'S medicines and be con-
WINGED that they can be cured. They
are made from the purest OF herbs.
SI manufacture many different kinds
OF medicines for all diseases. For
full particulars write or call in per-
son on L. j. HAYDEN, go West
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Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railway c,

MCHHlUlu dHu Cl!eSdpedKt Day hallway co
Summer Schedule OF Electric Trains to and
from Ashland, Stopping at intermediate
Stations Upon Signal.
y Lv. Richmond {Broad and Laurel sts.):
200. t7:10. 8 no.. $40. 40 10. 11:10 a. NJ. !:
1910. 1:10. 2:1O. $40. 74:tO. 10. $40,
$50. $40, $40, 'lo:Io. 11:45 P. NJ.
q Ly.5 Ashland: 1855. 1900, $500. 0 700. 10 700.
s11:00 a. NJ; 1900 M; 1900. 1900. IS: 90,
1900. 500. $500. 200. 500. $780, 10000.
ss10:30, $1,000 p. NJ.
Saturdays and Sundays only. - Daily
except Saturdays and Sundays.
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Rooms QQante0.

fouNG MARRIED. COUPLE Desire
two or three snicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Address 3
h 657. care Times-Dispatch. IL
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FOR SALE, TWO LARGE DRAUGHT
horses. sound, good condition.. $40
each; five coal carts. good condition,
$50 each: retiring from business rea-
son for selling. Can be seen at 1852
CRANKY Street, Norfolk, Va.
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Real estate for 6ale.
Real estate for Bent

FOR RENT.-AN UNUSUALLY DESIR-
able space for millinery business can
now be rented; the room Is on Sec
ond floor, and is amply large for q
big trade; location is one Of the best
in city, right In the shopping dis
trict. Heat, light, water, elevator
and delivery service furnished. Rent
most. reasonable; splendid op-
portunity. Apply at No. 81 East
Broad Street, city.
FOR RENT. LAKESIDE CAFE. AP.
ply to LEWIS GINTER LAND AND
IMPROVEMENT co. 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

FOR SALE, ONE-TH1RD OF AN IN
corporated fire insurance agency.
gross premiums, $4,000 per year: X
suitable man buys the stock he Will
a good salary. Address BOX 3, Farm
= Yille. VA. ~
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afS*S@$SOsSg o~ssS%Dts - sSssS - SsISk -
BY H. "A. McCurdy.
Real Estate Broker. Mutual Building.
TRUSTEES SALE OF, DETACHED
& FRAME DWELLING. NO. 10l1s CATH
ERNIE STREET, NEAR HANCOCK
In execution of trust Iced OF Octo-
Der II, 1896, and duly recorded, the
undersigned will offer for sale, upon
WEDNESDAY. 18TH JULY, 1908. &,
at s. o'clock p. M, the real estate con-
veyed by said deed. The dwelling Is
stwo-story. detached, frame. and In good I
condition. The lot has a frontage OF
20 feet 6 inches. and runs back to an
alley. 5l IA + s VS. 5sssi5 & Z
81 This realty is we'll located. & either;
for home or Investment, and hose
seeking such will do we'll to examine
and be present at sale. II rs
TERMS: Cash as to cost and ex.I|
penses Of executing the trust, any de-
linquent taxes. and SUFFICIENT to- pay a.
balance of $738.295 due on bond II balance
at 10 months. interest added and trust
deed. a55 IS sS3 fI
H. a. MccuRDY.
IS Trustee. $sss
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WANTS
ONE CENT A WORD.
1fpyr- Aulf
ONE CENT "a WORD.

sMonERs.--r nAHH JUsT
received %, 900 full s Inch high grado
4 perfecto size cigar; made at Key
West; Havana Wrapper and FILLER.
Made especially for my trade
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT cigara made.
II you arc going out OF town this
is the proper cigar to take With
you; let mo send you box. and Il
they are not as represented, Will
straight; IS a hundred. w. S. Nc.
&COY.N Eighth and Broad
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STEAMBOATS,.
InLD DOMINION .8
" STEAMSHIP co.
Night Line for Norfolk

& Leave Richmond every evening (foot Ash
Street) at p, M. stopping at Newport
round trip. Including stateroom berth; meals,
so cents. Street cars to steamers wharf.
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cHEsTERFIELD. UP-To-DATELUNcH

It1ES Efsr 1EL0sC -1O.0zk1 E1O1NS11
ROOM.
WANTED. 900 CUSTOMERS DAILY TO
try our 25c. dinners or our 15c. lunch.
the best in town or money refunded.
Breakfast and supper, 25c. CHES-
TERRIFIED LUNCH ROOM. Twelfth
and Main.
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DeIp QNIa,1teb. Alale.

WANTED, FOR u. S. AItnfY.-ABLEs
4 bodied. unmarried men, between ages
OF 1S and So: citizens OF United States,
ITS. who can speak. read and write
Engllsh. For information apply to
Recruiting Officer, $40 East Broad
St, Richmond, Va; 123 Sycamore St.,
Petersburg, Va, or Columbia Building.
CRANKY St. Norfolk Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

81 sHVBNT HI a S N r q . n CHRISTIAN
church-Pre reaching II A. NJ. by Prot. W. n,
FQRREsT, OF University y OF Virginia, No
services at night. Sunday School 0 :30 "A. NJ.
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IF YOU HAVE tscIATICA,3 NEURAL
gia. govt. or rheumatism, don't continue
to suffer. Take Rheumateur. Price
Soc at all druggists.
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E ts.laL BEAUTIFUL ROOMS, BOTH
front and back, With excellent board and
sooa service; reasonable rates. Ap-s
A East Franklin Straat 80 - - -! =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND SHOE
store for sale; best location in town;
guaranteed good business; reasons
given personally. Address K 53S,
care Times.Dispatch.
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(. FIRST sENaLIsH sBYANa LU.
Etheran Church ton seventh Street between
Broad and Grace)---R ey. ]. IN. sCHERER.
j RI pastor Sunday School ut &; 40 A., NJ.
Preaching service at II NJ Me- No night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

THERE rs BUT ONE BEST SODA
water or ginger ale on the market,
that3is KLEVESAHLS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

STOCK REDUCING SALE! SIS TOP
buggy, SB5; 3125 runabouts, 800.
Large stock OF good vehicles at spe-
cial prices. A. MEYERS SONS, 100
South Eighth Efreet aaal e, 49,. .lt =.
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6ituatinng VWanten. MIaIe.

A THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED,
/, bookkeeper open for engagement:
care Times-D!spatch.
WANTED. BY YOUNG MAN OF THREE
years experience position In drug
store. Al reference. Address Box
Rnvl1ina " a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

a COMPETENT DOUBLE ENTRY
bookkeeper desires position. Address
725, care Times Dispatch.
WANTED, a POSITION AS BoTTLER;
will go anywhere. Address II. D. L.,
1913 Craghead Street, Danyille. Va.
tSTENoGRAPHER DESIRES EXTRA
work copying and d!ctations. Call
RICHMOND HOTEL
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BnarninlIQ.

CAN ,,3ACCoMMODATE EIGHT OR TEN
months at $3.50 per week: excalinnt
meals and quick service. sos and
~ East Franklin Street. THE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-25

WANTED, PERMANENT AND -TR1N;-
sient boarders at THE LURAY, 403
East Main Street; excellent table;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-26
Especial to The Times ptspatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispntch.1
LEXINGTON. KY, May 26.-Briga-
dfer-General Roger y. Williams of this
city, who is in command of the state
troops on guard in the various sections
OF the State infested by night riders.
has returned to this city, bringing with
him the first authentic photographs of
real. bona fide night riders yet pro-
cured, and which are published here
With for the first time. One Of the
men is Macon Champion, who has con-
fessed to his participation in the raids
and the whipping OF several mon, and
William Stewart whom Champion I'M
plicates. Both men are now In TAIL
a. Cadtz. Trigg county, for safekeep-
ing. having been brought there from
Murray. Galloway county, because it
was feared that friends would attempt
their release.
Galloway and Trigg counties are in
the dark Burley tobacco belt, and 1t
is there that most of the night rider
outrages have occurred. Hopkinsvill.s
Princeton. Golden Pond and other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-26
night at Centenary Church EX-GOVERNOR
Aycack snaka u / aaa -. ..a-.- =,

might at Centenary Church ex- Goyerno.
Aycoek spoke to 1900 or more on the
prohibition question. This afternoon
there was parade, with over sixty
vehicles and nearly 1000 people in
line half OF them school children. with
Tags and banners The parade was
several blocks long and had big ef-
feet.
Tonight Rev. J. J. Douglas spoke at
the courthouse to prohibition mass
meeting, and answered some of the
arguments Of Hon. Thomas Settle The
result In this county Is doubtful. Both
sides elaine tho county but II now
looks as prohibition will win to-mor-
row.
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VERY CLOSE; IN DOUBT
Vote Evenly Divided. ana E,,h., e.,
Nlny Jytp

'". divided. and Either Side
Afay Win.
DURHAM. N. c.. May 25.-Addod IN
me efforts of the prohibitionists, who
nave conducted a militant campaign IN
durham the Temperance League. a
temporary ..e organization. consisting OF
women and children from the various
churches and Sunday schools, paraded
the streets of the town to-day. over
1000 strong. each one bearing a white
banner and singing songs that pro-
claimed prohibition. The raging ma
ture Of the fight in this city surpasses
any other town in the State derived
from the fact that the prohibitIonists
and anti-prohibitionists are so evenly
divided. t is fight to the finish in
durham county, and the vote cannot
be determined for either side until the
last returns are received.
On the eve of the election two rail-
lies were held. Each faction partici-
pated, and almost every voting man in
the city attended these speaklngs. From
all Indications. the day in Durham will
not pass off as peacefully as many
other elections in the past
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How to Get Well
for SO cents - in a Month

This is the trouble with nine people In
ten who don't feel we'll:
The liver is torpid because of abure.
Because OF wrong food and too little
exercise.
The bowels have grown inactive. The
waste of the system loads the blood
with impurities.
Then one takes harsh physic-salts and
pills-in trying to correct the wrong.
Thus the stomach and bowels become
infamed. The whole digestive sys-
tenn is upset.
All these results end quickly by the
use of Cascarcts.
One candy tablet, once or twice day.
In month, or less, one knows what
1t Is to be we'll.
cascarets aid digestion. Harsh physic
destroys 1t.
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Procession In WashinEton.

WASHINGTON, N. c.. May 25.-The
largest public demonstration that has
ever taken place In this city was am
other prohibition procession, composed
of nearly 1000 men, women and chil-
dren, in carriages and on foot. who
paraded the prlncipal streets and the
business section Of the city at o'clock
this afternoon, singing prohibition
songs and waving white flags and ban-
ners. The procession was beaded by
THE Washington Concert Band discourse
Ing Inspiring strains of music. and
much enthusiasm was exhibited.
All the ministers Of the city deliy-
tered sermons on prohibition yesterday,
and a large number Of lawyers spoke
on prohibition in the different county
precincts. From present indications,
prohibition will carry this county tor
lnnrroW by n large majority.
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would appoint Mrs. Harry X. Thaw
trustee or committee of his estate"
continued Mr.. Semple. "but II she or
any one else is appointed they will
find that the executors and trustees
under the will OF william Thaw have
absolute control OF all his interest in
his fathers estate. Certainly no order
Discount appointing a committee Or
trustee of his estate in the event he
is finally declared insane could avoid
or change the terms of the will OF HIS
father That will stands no mates.
what order any court might make
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give saass7o. for assemblys home mis-
sions. IIN2 clllrchea give S11124 for

give saa3,s7o: for assemblys home mis-
| sions. 1,792 churches give S71,134; 10
! local home missions, 2,002 churches Civ
S196.253 for ministerial relief and en-
dowment. 1867 churches give $67,179
for education, 1871 churches Civ
$131. 500: for publication. 1925 churchc
give s1S,O32; for Bible cause. IS
churches give s7,395-Total. sS2S,73l
For the assembly's home and schoo
ministerial education, <$24,93O.
From the invested funds for the en-
dowment for ministerial relief the
committee received sS,4s0.
Plea for Tithc System.
The report recommends that:
Whereas, the executive committee
Of our benevolent causes call upon
the church for more than s1,5oo,Oo(
for the prosecution of their work; and
whereas, It is our duty to give this
amount; and whereas, the 1.-THE Is the
Lords ordained plan for the support
and extension OF the gospel:
We recommend that the assembly
request Its ministers to preach upon
this subject at an early date. and that
church sessions endeavor to introduce
this plan in their churches"
Some opposition was shown to the
1.-THE plan, upon the ground that the
amount of donations should not be
limited.
bennett Young Case.
The case of Bennett H. Young against
the Synod OF Kentucky In the matter
of the Central University. at Danvile,
Ky, under the Joint control of the
Northern and Southern Presbyterian
Churches, came up as special order.
The record of the case was read and
the hearing will be proceeded with to-
morrow. one hour and quarter each
being assigned for argument to oppos-
ing coursel--Colonel Bennett II, Young.
for complainants. and Colonel Thomas
H. Bullitt, for the synod, both OF Louis
vile.
Tonight a popular meeting was held
in the interest of foreign missions The
speakers were the Rev. CAL
win II. Caldwell. missionary to China.
and the Rev. Motto Martin. missionary
to Africa.
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places which have been greatly dam
aged by fires kindled by night riders
are In that district, as is La Centre.
where this week band Of night rid
ers was seen to kneel in prayer. and
then sing. Nearer, My God. to Thee"
while the fire, lighted by their hands.
destroyed the barn.
Champion and Stewart were among
twenty-nine other men arrested in
Galloway county on the charge of be-
Ing implicated in the raids. He was
hurried to the camp of the troops,
where General Williams took these
photographs. They are holding the
horses that they rode during the raids,
and had Just returned from their last
raid when caught. Both are we'll
known young farmers. Shortly after
Champion was arrested, he made con-
fession, which for recital OF sheer
brutality. is unrivaled save in the con-
fession Of Nose Feltner, Curt Jett.
Asbury Spicer and other men who as
sisted in the .Breathltt county assassi-
nations.
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RIDICULEs THE IDEA

No Reason to Expect appointment OF
Tllnw's Wife ny Commlttee.
PITTSBuRG, Pa May 25--Concern- :
ing report that Mrs, Harry K, Thaw
will abandon the proceedings to annnl
hcr marriage and attempt, instead. to
be appointed trustee or committee OF
her husbands estate, Frank Semple.
agent and attorney In fact. for the
Thaw estate, said to-day:
ut will take very fine rake for
any committee which may be appointed
for Harry Il Thaw To find any estate
IN which he has an Interest not pro-
vided for by the terms OF his father's
Will.
u can hardlX imagine that the court
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and light vote Will be polled, with
the prospects of a small majority for tile
prohibition bill. The dragging of wo-
men and children into the election is
freely censured. Conservative Demo-
Gratis are predicting a serious split in
the party as the outgrowth OF the IL
quor agitation.
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.THAN INSANE YET;
REMAIN IN ASYLUM

(Continued from First Page.l
the Indictment that he was insane
when he killed Stanford White, and II
that defense was successful and the
jury acquitted him OF the charge
against him on that ground. it became
the duty of the court IL 1t deemed his
disc barge dangerous to the public
peace or safety. to order him to be
committed to the State lunatic asylum
until such time as he should be legally
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-26
FINAL RALLY IN CHARLOTTE
Two Hands and Number Of Speakers,

Two Hands and Number Of Speakers,
Women ut Polls To-day.
CHARLOTTE. N. c., May 25.-The
local prohibition campaign was brought
to whirlwind finish tonight, with a
rally In the Auditorium by the prohi-
bition agitators. Two bands were in
evidence and brief speeches We're made
by a dozen lawyers, The prohibition
lists have given out that the women
and children Will be used around the
polls Tomorrow from sunrise to sum
set to influence voters.
The election promises to be quiet.
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HaIlfn. to Go Dry.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.I
WELDON. N, c.. May ?5.-On the
eve OF election the prohIbltionists are
confident Of sweeping victory. Hal
ifax county. at one time cons dered
doubtful, will go dry by from 500 to
500 majority. Prayer meetings will be
held here in the Methodist and Baptist
beginning at sunrise.
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FIGHT ON LIQUOR
BE SETTLED TODAY
Continued from First Paocl

CONTINUED from First Page.l
spoke. Among the number were w. III.
sprnnt. OF the big cotton firm of Alex
ander sprunt & Son. and Traffic Pas
senEer Agent w. J. Craig. of the AT
.ahl'c Coast Line. The latter declared
lhat to-day the railroad wants only
men who do not drink.
work at the polls. and the culm,na,Ion
of much bitterness. =
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Fnctorics VIII Cloxe.

(Speeialt to The Times pispatch.l
HIGH POINT. n. c., May 25.-The
scores OF factories and other business
places closed down for tomorrow. In
order to give the employees chance to
work for prohibition, which wall carry
by o., large majority here.
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he speaker. He hoped the topic would

l
Rev. DR.. A. A. Little. of Alabama
I opposed striking out the topic. II,
| said If 1t was stricken out, the worlt
would think that Calvin and the church
believed in infant damnation, whicl
I was not true. Calvin day" ut the
| next assembly would be a splendid op.
portunity to settle the question.
The Bible Not Calvin.
The Rev. E. r. Robertson, of Norfolk
Va, said it was not so much ques-
tion of setting Calvin right as It was
of setting the church right. we do
not believe it just because Calvin said
1t; he is not our Bible" said the speak
err Calvin was a great man, but he
was a man, after all. Get at whatSthe
Bible teaches" he said. Mr.. Robertson
favored the motion to strike out.
Tho Rev. S. L. Wilson. of South Car
olina, was opposed to striking out. he
said it was matter which should De
made clear. Calvin on infant salVa-
ti6n was about all many people know
bout the Presbyterian Church, and they
knew this incorrectly. Calvin was
sound ON the question. and the church
,s sound upon 1t. Calvin was orthodox
and the church is orthodox, ne de-
clared :,
w A. Clark, OF Columbia, S. g,
agreed with Professor smith. Great
men" he said, Including Van Dyke
believe that Calvin construed the
Scriptures to teach infant dannation,
and now it is said by layman Gro
lessor SMITH. who stands among the
foremost OF our literary men, that az
ter research, he has reached the same
conclusion. 1t Is a dangerous subject
to discuss in view of the position taken
by the church. 1t Is too small thing to
deal with in celebrating the birthday OF
how Calvin. in the medieval days
how Calvin, in the rnadeaveal days
reached his conclusions. We should
believe in the great principles John
Calvin laid down and can afford to
omit minor issues. The question may
give trouble"
Rev. A. D. Mason. OF Memphis. was in
favor OF settling the question at once
without waiting until the meeting Of
the next assembly Establish the
fact that the Presbyterian Church does
not believe in infant damnation." he
declared. ITO make this question
topic in the celebration might create
doubt upon this point"
A vote was taken upon Professor
Smiths motion, and 1t was lost by a
vote OF Sc to So. F1
Systematic Benencence
The principal business transacted by
the assembly at the afternoon session
was the consideration and adoption of
the report Of systematic beneficence
which was presented on behalf of the |
committee by DR.. T. NJ Hunter, of
Louisiana. The report gave the fol-
lowing figures:
For foreign missions 1882 churches |