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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1908-11-18
Harvard Letter.
w. S. MCCLANAHAN.

The following are extracts from a ner-
sonal letter from a professor in a Bos-
ton college. He has been in that city for
five years. Before going there he was
member of the Southern PRESBYTERIAN
Church, but since he has been there he
has joined the Congregational Church, as
he finds that nearer to his old church
than any other
Yesterday l went to hear Prof Ed
ward E. Hale, Jr., speak on the Church
and the Individual. A year or two ago.
under DR.. Dawson's preaching. he went
over from the Unitarian Church into the
Presbyterian, and is now most earnest
worker in behalf of our Lord Jesus
Christ He takes part in mission work
in schenectady, and talks, he saws to
outcasts. tramps. 'drunks etc, and
points them to Christ as their only hope.
This attitude of his is just the opposite
of that Of his father DIR. Edward Everett
Hale, the head Of the Unitarian Church.
In the latter's church on Sunday are
held classes in citizenship and patriotism
and an effort is made to reform without
instead of within; and this constitutes
the weakness of the Unitarian Church
II our Southern people and church papers
really knew the weakness in point of
numbers (only 10000 in all the United
States) and in influence of the Unita-
rians, and realized that there are 400
evangelical churches in and around Bos-
ton thew would have M foora O. A.
survival in these parts of pure, old-time
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1908-11-18

religion. The Unitarians are losing
ground each year, and this in spite of
the immense prestige that Harvard has
given them.
L know of no church, South or West,
where Christ is more preached than in
our congregational Church by DR.. Nc
Kensie.
Another interesting fact IN the his
tory of New England is that in the
Diocese of Boston there are 500 900 Ca
tholics, and Sunday before last 100000
men joined in parade in the streets of
Boston, and marched under an arch in
scr1bed, To the Eternal Glory of Jesus
Christ, who was Crucified on the Cross
for our Salvation Say what you please
about the Catholics, their presence here
In so large numbers and their great rev.
erence for the divinity of Christ. must
asst as strong counter current to the
lew Onltarians who deny His divinity.
Much must be forgiven those who cling
to the cross as the Catholics do.
1T is interesting to see church his
tory being made here so rapidly. The
absorption of Andover Seminary by Har-
ward is movement of no great morcent
The thirteen students who were at And
over last year failed to a man to come
u cambridge with the Seminary, and the
SIX new men in the Seminary here now
are doubtless men who would have coma
10 Harvard any way. The bona fide And
over students have gone to other and
evangelical seminaries, and the evan
gel1cally inclined will not come to the
Seminary here, SO that no great harm
can come of the move. 1 think, If the
Seminary had stayed at Andover, that in
a few years the tide in numbers would
nave turned, and mistake was made in
leaving the hill An effort is now be-
ing made to have the Seminary moved
back"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1908-11-18
In Roanoke.
J. c. PAINTER.

To The Central Presbyterian:
The First church, Roanoke, is now en-
Toying a series of Quiet Hour" services
conducted by Mr.. James H. McConkey, of
Wrightsville, Pa. These services began
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1908-11-18
OUR LETTERS
Cur Home for Orphans.

MIR. Editor:
Thank you for past service, and the
offer of your columns for other notices of
the Orphans Home. L avail myself of
the offer to say that October 18th was
good day for the Home. On that day
about seventy of the delegates of the
Laymen's Missionary Movement made us
visit. To most OF them, that is a new
place; to some, an almost wholly I'm
known place. All seemed much interest
ed and pleased with our plant, and it
was a day OF spreading information and
interest through the bounds of the
Synod. Already we are beginning to
reap some of the fruits. One good elder
from weak congregation in the South
west has already sent in cash and sup
plies to the amount of $4,000; and how
easy for many more to have done so!
To-day another good brother notified me
of the shipment of twenty bushels of ap-
pies, and may the good work go on!
Those good brethren who made us visit
called for the hat to be passed around
and they left us $77O0 in change. We
iting Lynchburg would make us a visit,
for every one who comes goes away
friend of the institution. Now let me
make few statements: First Thanks
giving will soon be here; second, we
have here (by that date) fifty-one chill
dren whose daily fare is neither sump-
tuous nor varied; third, the Lord has
with great store of good for which
they ought to be thankful; fourth, how
shall they better express their gratitude
than by sending a portion" to the or
phans? Fifth, and last, this Home has
been running six years, and there has
never been seen upon it's table a piece
of Thanksgiving or any other kind of tur-
key; and now l should be greatly NOR
titled if these children should grow I'D
and go out into the wicked and gainsay-
ing world, and have to confess that they
did not know piece of turkey when they
saw it. Now, as the venerable senior
editor OF the Central would say in one
of his good stories, I'm not a argyin'
with We; I'm just a tellin' of ye"
don't expect to feed these children on
luxuries, and Of course 1 could not spend
money given for necessities on turkeys;
but l just have an idea that there are
some kindly souls who will see this, and
feel like it would be a grand good thing,
out of their abundance to set these chill
dren up to turkey on Thanksgiving or
course the employees and superintendent
don't care anything about it!
Yours in great expectation,
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
HUGHES VICTOR
 OVER CHANLER.
Taft Has a Majority In the
 Greater City.
ACHIEVES UNIQUE RECORD

First Republican Candidate For Prssi-
 deney to Carry Metropolis -- Battle
 For Governorship Made interesting
 on Account of the Much Discussed
 Fight Against Him, Winner Has
 Over 7oo0o Votes More Than Needed
 New York, Nov. Ex-Governor Hughes Is elected by probably 10000 plurality, his majority falling far below that of Taft, which is 175,O00.
 Of the big counties in the state none did so well as Kings for governor. Chambers majority in Brooklyn will not be more than 5000.
 Taft has carried Greater New York by 11,000, 1t being the first time Re- publican candidate for president has ,arried New York.
 The states congressional representa- tion will be divided. as at present. among the two parties. The next leg islature will be Republican in both branches, insuring Il Republican sue cessor for Senator Thomas c. Platt. who will leave the senate in March.
 Chanler carried New York city by n plurality of 10000, greatly disappoint- ing the hopes of the Democratic lead CTS, who had predicted majority of 10000 for him in Greater New York.
 According to the latest returns, the state senate will stand: Republicans, 24: Democrats, IT.
 The assembly will stand Republic ans 100 and Democrats IS, gain of seven Republicans.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
TAFT AND SHERMIAN
 SWEEP THE COUNTRY.
Republicans Carry New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana
 and Illinois.

New York. Nov. 4.-General election returns from throughout the United States show the following results: William Howard Taft of Ohio has been elected president, with 298 votes secure and 13 doubtful.
 Practically no change Is indicated in the complexion of the national house of representatives.
 The United States senate will retain its present Republican majority.
 Governor Charles E. Hughes has been reelected in New York state by about 7e,OoO plurality.
 Indiana has gone for Taft by from 15,0O0 to 1S000 plurality.
 Bryan apparently has carried Ne braska, although the Republicans still claim the state.
 Ohio returns have been seriously de layed owing to the immense size of the ballot, but Taft has carried the state by a majority ranging from 50,000 to 5000.
 Taft carried New York city by about II, ,0OO plurality, this being the first time the city has given it's vote to a
  1896, when MT. Mckinley had a small plurality.
 MT. Taft received greater plurality in New York state than President Roosevelt did four years ago, the indi- cations pointing to 202,OO0 for MT. Taft as against 175OOO for MT. Roosevelt Mir Taft carried practically every so called doubtful state, except Nebraska, where the indications point to Dem ocratic victory. MT. Bryan has car ried Nevada and Montana in addition to the solid south, which includes Mis- souri.
 Returns from Colorado are still too conflicting to form a definite conclu- sion as to the states ultimate align ment E-.
 The latest Republican advices are that Taft has carried Maryland by about 5000.
 The Electoral Vote.
 ;,o +I, o1o
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
OHIO IS REPUBLICAN.
Taft Carries His Own State, but q
 Democrat May Be Governor.

Columbus. O., Nov. 4. Secretary Tafts home state has given him ma jority considerably smaller than the ma jority of MT. Roosevelt four years ago. The strong Democratic fight did not avail to carry the state for MT. Bryan, but pulled down the Re publican vote in all parts of the state, and Judson Harmon, Democrat, is probably elected governor by 15,000.
 Large Democratic gains are reported from most of the large cities and towns. The rural districts generally, however, have remained Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Doubtful, 5 votes.
TAFT WINS IN CONNECTICUT
His Majority Greater Than That Given to Roosevelt

HIS MaJcrIty Greater Than That Given
 to Roosevelt.
 New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 4. - The great size of the Republican victory in Connecticut was evident when the towns were all in save two, and Will liam H. Taft was found to have a plurality which will be greater than that given to President Roosevelt four years ago. The plurality is 3S,450. His vote, not including the missing towns, is Ill, ,599 as against 73,149 for Mir. Bryan. Debs boiled 2,S04 and Chain, the Prohibitionist, 2,2S0.
 The plurality for George l.. Lilley, against whom a great fight was waged, was 16,004 over Judge A. Hea- ton Robertson, his Democratic. op- ponent for the governorship. The Re publican gains extend to the legisla- ture. In the senate Senator Donovan, Democrat, was defeated in Norwalk by MT. Silliam.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
TAFT WINS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Receives Q Large Majority of Key
 stone States Vote.

Philadelphia, Nov. f. 4.-Pennsylvania has gone Republican by majority of 35O,G00. In 1904 Roosevelt carried the state by 505,519, and two years ago Stuart. Republican, was elected gov ernor by 4S,435. This city, Pittsburg, Harrisburg, Altoona and other cities have given MT. Taft pluralities.
 The election in Pennsylvania turn ed almost entirely on national is- sues, the highest state officer voted for being a judge of the superior court. For that office William D. Porter, Re publican, has been elected over Web ster Grim, Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
SPLIT IN INDIANA.
Hoosiers Vote For Taft For President
 and Marshall For Governor.

anu MaTSHali TOT SoNeFHoTs
 Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 4.-1he en- deovors of the Democrats to place In- diana in the ranks of their party. cnus. ing the state to be considered doubtful some time before the election, have not been successful. The HoosIer vote has been given to Taft and Sherman by a majority of 7,0oo greatly reducing the Republican majority of four years ago.
 Thomas F. Marshall, Democrat, has been elected governor by 12,000 major ity.
 This city disappointed the hopes of John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for the vice presidency. who resides here. by going for Taft by TOO major ity, Marshall carrying Marion county, in which Indianapolis Is situated. by 5000. Mir. Kern would not discuss the result of the election. saying that he would issue formal statement later.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Taft Wins In Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 4.-Mr. Taft's majority in this state Is 75,o00, being 61.O57 less than the majority rolled up by MT. Roosevelt four years ago. Gov ernor James O. Davidson has been re- elected. The legislature will be Re publican, and Senator Stephenson will be reelected.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
ILLINOIS FOR TAFT.
His Success Carries With 1t the Re-
 election of Governor Deneen.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-The returns show ed that Taft carried the state by from 170,00o to 175,000. Deneen, the Re publican candidate for governor, was elected by a plurality estimated at from 10000 to 65,O00. The next legis- lature, which Is to choose a successor to United States Senator Albert c. Hopkins, will be composed of 5S Re publicans and 34 Democrats in the senate and 215 Republicans and 1T6 Democrats in the house.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Miohiqan Governor In Doubt.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 4.-With Taft and Sherman carrying the state by n large majority, generally estimated at about 100000, the successful candidate for governor of Michigan is in doubt. Returns from the state were slower than they had been for years. Lawton T. Hemans, the Democratic candidate for governor, on the returns available has an undisputed lead over Governor Fred M Warner.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Hawkeyes Indorse Taft.

Des Moines, Ia.. Nov. 4.-Although the Democratic vote which stayed away from the polls in 1904 turned out in full force yesterday for Mr. Bryan, it was not sufficiently strong to carry the state. Taft's majority in Iowa is 45,OO0 in full vote of 504,000. B. F. Carroll, the Republican nominee for oOYernor was successful.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
wRxhinoton.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. -Washington's five electoral votes will be cast for Taft, the Republican candidate having carried this state. Samuel c. Cos grove, Republican, has been elected governor, and the states legislature will remain Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Teft Wins In Delaware.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 4.-Taft's in- dicated plurality in Delaware is 5000. and the Republican state ticket head cd by Simeon s. Pennewill for govern or and William Fl. Heald for congress- is elected by about the same plurality with the exception that Davis, Repub- lican candidate for attorney general. ig probably defeated by Andrew c. Gray, Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Democratic Loss In Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 4.-Bryan has carried Arkansas by reduced major ity, according to scattered returns, as the result of a heavy negro vote throughout the state. All Democratic congressmen were elected
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Republican. Gain Maryland.

Baltimore, Nov. 4.-Maryland's split electoral vote of four years ago, seven Democratic and one Republican, is this year solidly Republican. The election is close. Mir. Taft's plurality being about 800. The state delegation In the Sixty-first congress will contain three Democratic representatives and three Republicans. This city has gone Republican by 5000 or 1000 votes.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Rhode Island Republican.

Providence, R. l., Nov. 4.-Rhode Is- lands four electoral votes will be cast for William H. Taft. Aram J. Pothier, Republican, of Woonsocket has been elected governor. Mir. Taft's plurality is below that of MT. Roosevelt.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 4.--Although Geor- gia gave Bryan substantial plurality of about 10000, Republican gains were shown through the state. Taft received a small majority in two counties, and Watson, the Populist candidate, car ried three counties. All the Democratic congressman were reelected, and the reelection of Senator Clay, Democrat, is assured.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Taft and Johnson Win In Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Minn.. Nov. 4.-Govern- or John A. Johnson's efforts in behalf of the Democratic national ticket have not succeeded in giving the electoral vote of the state to MT. Bryan, but have availed in re-electing him. Mir Taft's plurality in this state is S0,000. Governor Johnson's majority of 76, ,633 two years ago was reduced to 25,000 this year.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
"Baby State" For Bryan.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 4. - Oklahoma has continued loyal to the Democratic party, but the majority has been re- duced materially. and Bryan's lead Is estimated at 25,000.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
NEBRASKA SAFE FOR BRYAN.
Democratic Candidate Carries His Own State and His Own City.

State and His Own City.
 Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4. - Indications are that Nebraska has gone Democrat ic by a plurality not far from 10000 for Bryan and a plurality scarcely this for Shallenberger Oem.) for gov ernor. The result was a surprise and a disappointment to Republican man. agements, who, admitting the state was doubtful on the national ticket. confidently expected their state ticket to be elected.
 The tremendous gain for Bryan fiji the city of Lincoln was the wonder of the election. Not only did MT. Bryan
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Wyominq For Taft.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 4.--This stnte's three electoral votes will be cast foT- William H. Taft but his popular ma- jority is considerably below that oe Mir. Roosevelt.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
North Dakota For Taft.

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 4.-North Da- kota has gone Republican, giving Mir Taft a plurality of 25,000. This is Il slight Republican less since the last presidential election. The legislature is strongly Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
CARRIED BY BRYAN.

He Wins the SoId South, Oklahoma,
 Nevada, Montana and Nebraska.
 St. Louis, Nov. 4.-NiIssouri has re- versed the Republican victory of 1904 and Is again in the Democratic ranks by a majority of 35,O0o. William S. Cowherd has been elected governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Taft Wins In South Dakota,

Pierre, $. D., Nov. 4.-This state has been carried by Taft by plurality es- timated at 10000. In 1904 MT. Roose- velt received a plurality of 50,114. Robert S. Vessey, Republican candi- date for governor, has been elected.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
New H.mpohire stiII RepubIioar.

Concord, N. H., Nov. 4.-New Hamp- shire gave Mir. Taft almost as large q vote as it did MT. Roosevelt four years ago. Henry R. Quinby, Republican. has been elected governor by a very small majority.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Close Margin In West Virginia.

Cincinnati, Eov. f. - Returns from West Virginia came In slowly, but enough has been resolved to indicate n slight advantage for Taft, although the margin was so slight that the state could still be called doubtful.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Republicans Win In Utah.

Salt Lake City, Nov. 4.-AIr. Bryan has lost Utah by a majority estimated at 5000 William Spry, Republican, has been elected governor by a small majority.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Montana Goes For Bryan.

Helena, Mont, Nov. 4.-The three electoral votes of this state will be cast for Bryan. Edward Donlan, Re publican, has been elected governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
TeSns.

Austin, Tex, Nov. 4.-This state has given its usual large majority to the Democratic national ticket Thomas NJ. Campbell, Democrat, has been re- elected governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Kansas Aaain Republican.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. f. - Kansas is again in the Republican column this year. Mir. Taft's majority in the state is 10000. Walter R. Stubbs, Repub- lican, has been elected governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
South Carolina.

Charleston, S. C., Nov. 4.-The Re- publican party boiled only a few thou sand of the 5S,O0o votes In this state, running behind the figures of four years ago. Nj. F. Ansel has been re- elected governor without opposition.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
compIete Vote In Massachusetts.

Boston, Nov. 4.-Complete vote of Massachusetts for president Is: Taft 250,221; Bryan, 1G5 1860; Taft's plurali- ty, S4,361. For governor: Draper Rep), 233,S74; Vahey Dem.), 173, ,335; Drapers plurality, 60,539
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 4.-Mississipprs ten electoral votes will go, as usual to the Democratic candidate. There was no state election.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
c. O. p. Carries Idaho,

Boise, Ida, Noy. 4.-Idaho has gone Republican on both state and national issues. James H. Brady has been elect. ed governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Virginia.

Richmond, Va. Nov. 4.-The Old Do- mlnion Is still safely within the Demo cratic ranks by d very large majority. There is Republican loss since 1904.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Louisiana.

New Orleans, Nov. As usual, Lou isiana is solidly Democratic by very large majority. There was no guber- material election.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Alabama,

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 4. - Bryan has received a majority of the votes of this state. MT. Taft boiled fewer votes than MT. Roosevelt did in 1904.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Te0noSSoG.

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 4.-Tennessee is still strongly Democratic. The Re publican vote of 1904 was greatly re- duced.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
. North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 1.-The Demo cratic national ticket has carried North Carolina. w. W. Kitchin has been elected governor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 4.-Bryan has carried the state by 10000, and all three Democratic congressman were elected
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Successful Candidates WIT Have Large Majority In
 Electoral College.

reverse a Republican plurality of 1,600 in his home city, but he carried 1t by plurality of something in excess of GOO.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Colby Reelected.

Newark, Nov. 4.-Everett Colby, the leader of the New Idea faction of the Republican party, has been reelected to the state senate.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
PACIFIC COAST FOR TAFT.
California, Oregon and Washington ID
 Republican Column.

San Francisco. Nov. 4.-There was no state election in California to compli~ cate the issues, and the Republican na- tional ticket carried the state. In I9Of Roosevelt carried the state by 115,S22 over Parker.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Vermont For Taft by 27,oOo.

MOntpeIfer, Vt., Nov. 4. = Vermont has gone Republican by 27,O0O, a fall ing off of 3.6S2 since 1904. There was EO state election.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 4.-Kentucky has gone Democratic on the national issues. There was no state election.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Oreqon.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 4.-Returns from all parts of the state indicate that Taft has won. There was no state election,
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN.
Taft Carries State, and Legislature 10
 Held by His Party

HeIo by HIS FArty.
 Trenton, N. J., Nov. 4.-The returns from New Jersey showed victory for the Republicans not only in the na- tional election, but also in the state. Of the ten representatives elected the Republicans took seven. In the cleo tion of state senators the result again favored the Republicans, for only one Democrat was elected.
 Both houses of the legislature will be strongly Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-05
Maine For Taft by 31.s0n.

Portland, Me, Nov. 4.-Maine gave Tsft an estimated plurality of 31 500.