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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
END OF THE WORLD
INDEFINITELY SIDETRAcKED
Fioly Rollers Again Disappointed
Many of the Faithful Give IL Up.

West Duxbury, Mass, Sept. 26-
The time set for the end of the world
as revealed in visions to some of the
more radical of the Triune Immersion
lists who hape gathered at Ashdod for
the past few days, has passed. and to-
night at the little chapel of the faithful
service of prayer and song was held
to ask the counsel of God and to
await his revelation. Dozens of the
faithful have given up all hope of
the great glorification" at the present
time and have gone to their homes,
but others have arrived to take their
places. Mark B. Radcliffe. leader of
the sect in Yonkers, N. Y. said that a
large number of the faithful may be
expected to arrive tomorrow. and that
by that time there should be about $50
present.
There were two more baptisms to-
day, bringing the total number of i'm
mersions at the present conclave up
to 48.
Rain fell heapily throughout the
day but had apparently little effect on
the enthusiasm of the little band. Re-
ligious services were held in the lit
tie chapel and were continued tonight
in the hope that some revelation of
the spirit might be made regarding
the publication of the earth by fire, or
that some counsel as to the future
might be given.
The meeting at the chapel was
thrown open to such outsiders as cared
to attend and was conducted much in
the same manner as prayer and testi-
monial meetings of other denomina-
tions. But nearby, in a room that
serves as a kitchen, there was another
meeting to which only the faithful
were allowed admittance. The room,
which is 40 feet long by 30 wide was
crowded with Immersionists. All were
standing with hands and faces uprais-
ed and with lips moving, apparently
waiting for some revelation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
PEARY JUsTIFIEs HIS ACTION
AS TO COOKS EFFECTS
Says He Had Been Aware for Some
Time of Cooks Intention to Claim
Honor OF Discovery.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 26.-It was
| learned from source close to Com
mander Peary tonight that the COM
mander justifies his action of refusing
to allow DIR. Frederick A. Cooks In
struments or records on board the
homeward bound steamer Roosevelt on
the theory that he had been aware for
some time of Cooks intention to
claim the discovery of the north pole,
and that Peary, therefore, would sane
tion nothing in aid of this project.
Other Charges Against Brooklyn Ex-
M pIorer.
Peary's forthcoming statement con-
cerning Cook, it was also learned, will
charge that the Brooklyn explorer
cannot produce shoes, sledges or other
equipment which will show the wear
and tear that comes from travel over
the Arctic ice. This is the first inti-
nation of any specific evidence that
the commander will produce, although
he has said from time to time. that he
has evidence enough to discredit DR..
Cook.
Whitney's Arrival Spurs Peary to
Make a Statement.
1t seems evident that Peary is de-
sirous of issuing his statement in the
near future especially since the ar
rival of Harry Whitney at Indian Har-
Dor. While he declares that Whitney
has no part in the controversy, Com
mander Peary has nevertheless re-
ceived messages concerning Whitney's
progress. He has made no attempt,
however. to o-communicate with Whitney
and says that he will make none
Arrival Of the Roosevelt at Eagle
Island a Surprise.
r.bo orrix,a1
today at Eagle Island, Commander
Peary's. home. to leave -Peary's per-
soanl belongings and to receive sup
Elementary orders. The vessels ar
rival was a surprise. for Commander
Peary, who proceeded her to his home,
said nothing Of the possibility of her
touching at Eagle Island. On the other
hand, when she sailed from Sydney on
Wednesday morning last the general
understanding was that she would pro-
ceed direct to New York, with prob
ability of taking part in one of the
Hudson Fulton naval parades
After unloading Peary's belongings,
which filled four or five small boats,
the Roosevelt had steam up tonight
ready to sail for New York. Com
mander Peary will go to Bar Harbor
Thomas H. Hubbard, president of the
Peary Arctic club. He will remain
there until Tuesday night, possibly
later, and it is there that he will
probably issue the formal statement
attacking DIR. Cook.
Roosevelt Sails for New York. :
Portland, Me-, Sept. 2e.-The
Roosevelt left Eagle Island for New
York at 10 o'clock tonight The
Roosevelt, with favorable weather,
should arrive in New York Tuesday
night or Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Found Dying
Aboard His Yacht
ON WHICH He HAD BEEN LIVING
FOR SOME TIME.
WILLIAM Q. BECkwITH. ACTOR,
Dramatist and. Former Naval Officer
Was Born at the New London Navy
Yard-3s Years Old.

New York, Sept 26.-Friends of
William G. Beckwith, the actor, dra-
matist and former naval officer. found
him dying today on board the yacht
on Which he had been living for some
weeks. A physician who arrived too
late said that the symptoms indicated
ptomaine poisoning.s probably from
canned food
Mr.. Beckwith, who was 3S ylears old,
was trained for the navy. He was born
at the New London navy yard and
graduated from Annapolis. He left
the navy for the stage in 1892, but
again Joined the service in the war
with Spain. and served on the Texas
in the battle of Santiago.
Of late years he was engaged in
magazine work and in writing vaude-
vile sketches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
2sth U. S. Infantry to Maintain Lines.
Last Election with Pastors.

Election day, October 4. this year.
will see the last opportunity to use
the little pink paster. which has play
ed SO important a part in local cleo
tons. as by law passed at this years
session of the general assembly, a
blanket, or modified Australian. ballot
will be used by the state for all cleo
tions after January 1. 1910, on which
no pasting will be allowed. the voters
preference being indicated by mark
or cross.
The official ballot, so called, used
in Connecticut for many years. will
also go with the election of October
4. Both these innovations will ltend
to Tighten the cost of elections for
candidates and political parties.
However, pink pastors Will be nec-
eSsary at the election next month
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Aeroplanes
Are All Ready
TO SOAR FORTH TO DEMON
sTRATE AIR CONQUEST.
WRIGHT AND CURTIss
May Both Attempt Flights To-day in
Connection With Hudson-FuIton
ceIebration-Resulars to Hold Crowd

New York, Sept. 26.-The aeroplanes
of Wilbur Wright and Glenn H. Cur
tiss, which will bring a phase of the
utmost modernism into the Hudson
Fulton celebration, rest tonight in their
sheds on Governors Island, practically
ready to soar forth to demonstrate
he conquest of the air. as Hudson and
Fulton overcame the perils of water
navigation.
Scientific Exhibition.
Both aviators may attempt flights
tomorrow, but as the two aeroplanes
are off different types, there fill be no
contest between them. Their pilots
will seek rather to demonstrate that
they have perfect control of their ma
chimes. In short it will be an exhibit
tion of scientific accuracy in aeroplane
soarding, gliding and turning like
birds.
The scene of the fights is one cir
cumscribed with greater variety of
dangers than aeroplanists have ever
been called upon to face before.
Signal Flags and Bombs.
An elaborate system of signal flags
and bombs has been arranged to an
nounce the start of either aviator. and
whenever i signal is given it is ex
pected that all New York and mil
lion guests will rush to the Battery
and to downtown roofs to see the first
flights of an aeroplane in the city
proper.
2eth U. S. Infantry to Maintain Lines.
While the aeroplanes are making
ready for flight, detachment of the
Twenty ninth infantry. which arriv-
ed from the Philippines recently, will
be detailed to maintain the lines and
keep back the crowds. The govern
emnt has also provided protection for
the sheds, three soldiers having been
stationed to sentry duty around them
day and night. Every precaution will
be taken to pick the aviators up at
the earliest possible moment in the
event of disastrous descent into the
water.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
SUNDAY CELEBRATION
Tars of Eight Nations Wander Along
the Streets - Hudson ulton Church
Services.

New York. Sept. 2s.-The sailormen
OF eight sations-England. Germany,
France. Italy. Holland. Mexico, Ar
gentina and the United States-wan-
dered along the streets of Ne>s York
today mingling with visitors from
north. south. east and west In the first
day OF rest after the brilliant opening
of the Hudson Fulton celebration yes
terday.
Riverside Drive Again UneomfortsbIy
Crowded.
Beginning at noon. Riverside drive.
a vantage point affording a magnificent
view of the anchored armada OF battle
ships. began to I'LL up rapidly and at
o'clock was again uncomfortably
crowded though there was no organ
lied naval parade today.
Thousands View the Warships.
But circling about the feet OF battle
ships today there was an almost un-,
broken line OF deep sea excursion
steamers. jammed to the rails as they
were yesterday and listing heavily 70
one side with the pressure OF the
crowds. At the same time a scurrying
fiotilla OF motor boats was bobbing
about on the roughened waters OF the
river, carrying visitors 10 and from
those battleships which we're receiving
for the day.
Services In All Churches.
Special Hudson Fulton services were
conducted in all the churches. Forms
of prayer prescribed for the occasion
by Bishop Greer OF the Episcopal
church and by Archbishop Farley OF
tie Roman Catholic church were read
In every parish in their dioceses. Many
who could not get into Old Trinity
crowded the churchyard TO view the
garlanded grave of Robert Fulton.
Among them were officers OF the visit
ing fleets. At historic st. Paul's
chapel the Rev. w. NJ. Greer asked
pertinently: us God Man OF War;"
and answered most emphatically: He
most certainly Is"
Visitors Will Leave $25,ooo,ooo In the
City.
Twenty five million dollars compe-
tent authorities estimate as the sum In
round figures that out OF town visit
ors 10 the celebration will leave In
New York. Hotel proprietors familiar
with the general situation set six hum
dred thousand for the number of
guests nov housed under their roofs,
and In more modest lodging houses.
even In single rooms IN fats LET out
for the week by their thrifty tenants.
II seems safe to say there are four
hundred thousand more. Allowing for
possible exaggeration. Il seems safe 10
estimate the entire out OF town crowd
at between 900 and 100000.
Today's Programme.
The programme for tomorrow win
yinclude probable flights by Wilbur
Wright and Glenn curtiss from Gov
ernor's Island and the opening OF va
rious commemoratory and art exhibits
throughout the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

for finer display of 5000 fowerIne
dahlia plants is not to be seen in al
New England.
The judges-Peter Zuger superinten.
dent of Elizabeth park, Hartford; AL.
exander Mcclellan of Newport anC
John Meloney of the Gutherie estate
New London-made the followins
awards:
DahIias.
Glass best display one flower 1:
varieties, Mrs. F. L. Osgood.
Class BEST display one flower, six
varieties. John ]. Kennedy.
Class 3-Best display one flower. Z
varieties, certificate, Mrs. F. L. Os-
good
Glass 4-Best vase IL flowers. show
dahlias, first Mrs. F. L. Osgood, Sec
ond S. A. Gilbert.
Glass Best vase flowers. show
dahlias, Mrs. F. L. Osgood.
Class 6-Best vase flowers, show
dahlias, certificate. John ]. Kennedy
Glass Best vase IL flowers, fan
cy dahlias, S. A. Gilbert.
Glass S-Best vase flowers, fancy
dahlias. Mrs. Grosvenor Ely.
Class s-Best vase flowers, fancy
dahlias, certificate, John J. Kennedy
Glass 10-Best vase IL flowers, cac-
tus dahlias, first John J.. Kennedy. sec
ond Joseph Hail.
Class 11-Best vase 6 flowers, cac-
tus dahlias, John j. Kennedy.
Class 12-Best vase 3 flowers. cactus
dahlias, certificate, John ]. Kennedy.
Class 13-Best vase II flowers deo-
orative dahlias. S. A. Gilbert
Glass 14-Best vase 6 flowers, dec
orative dahlias, s. A. Gilbert.
Glass 13a-Best vase IL flowers,
nao0pv f1nrorod fret ATrS L. nc
good, second S. A. Gilbert
Glass 14a-Best vase flowers. pae-
ony flowered, Mrs. F. l.. Osgood.
Glass 15a-Best vase flowers. pae-
ony flowered. S. A. Gilbert.
Glass 16-Best vase 12 flowers, sin
gle dahlias, first George S. Palmer,
second, w. w. Ives.
p Glass 17-Best vase flowers. sin
gle dahlias Mrs. W. C. Lanman.
Glass 19--Best vase. white not less
than flowers, Mrs. Grosvenor Elv
Glass 20-Best vase. pink. not less
than flowers. Mrs. F. J.. Osgood
Glass 21-Best vase. yellow. not less
than flowers. Mrs. F. l.. Osgood
Glass 22-Best vase, red, not less
than flowers. Mrs. w. C. Lanman.
Glass 23-Best vase. arranged for
effect Gown foliage), William w. Ives.
Glass 24-Second arranged for effect
tONU IOlldHcJs MI W. -. lAdiifIldil
Glass. 27-Best display pompons,
George S. Palmer.
Asters.
Glass 10-Best case of asters arrang-
ed for effect, S. A. Gilbert
Gladioli.
Best vase pink. twelve spikes. S. A.
Gilbert.
Best vase variegated. IL spikes. 5.
A. Gilbert. ~,
Certificates of honorable mention
were given to Mrs. F. L. Osgood for
roses, George S. Palmer, New Lon
don, for collection of hardy herbaceous
plants; H B. Tracy, Wenham, Mass.
for collections of gladioli: Mrs. F. L.
Osgood for Seeding dahlias: John j.
Kennedy, Westerly, for collection of
named dahlias: Otis p. Chapman. Jr.,
Westerly. collection of named dah-
has: r. J. Davy. Westerly. collection
of tuberous begonias
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
DEATH OF COL. H. w. VESSELS.
Treasurer Of the Sons Of the Revolu.
tion Of Connecticut.

Litchheld Conn. Sent. 26.-News
was receiyed here today Of the sud
den death in Atlantic City. n. j., OF
Col. Henry w. Vessels OF this place.
Colonel Vessels had been for many
years secretary OF the Litchfeid Mu-
tual Fire Insurance company and was
an aide on the staff OF former Govern
or Coffin of this state: some years aEo
first lieutenant OF Company II OF the
Fourth Connecticut regiment. and was
an active organizer and leading on
Ger OF the Sons Of Veterans Of Con-
necticut. lie was a son OF Levertt w.
Vessels. colonel OF the Nineteenth
Connecticut In the civil war. and a
nephew of the late Gen. II. w. Wes-
sells of the United States army. He
was 64 years old.
He died very suddenly while read
ing a newspaper at the hotel where
he was stopping and without any pre-
vious intimation OF any ailment. He
leaves a widow. lie was treasurer Of
the Sons Of the Revolution OF the
state; member OF the Sons Of the Am
erican Revolution: OF the Society OF
Colonial Wars; OF the Loyal Legion:
the Society OF the Wars OF 1912 He
was treasurer OF the Litchf,eld branch
OF the Red Cross and OF st. Mlchaei's
church. from which place the funeral
will be held Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
NORTH POLE AMERICAN.
So Claimed on New Hydrosraphie Of
flee Map to Be Issued Soon.

Washington, Sept ga new man
of the top of the world" with the
North pole as American territory, will
be issued soon by the dydrographio
office Of the navy department.. II is
the hope Of Commander Winterhalter.
in charge OF the Office TO Incorporates
In the map the observations and dis.
coveries OF Commander Peary and DIR.
Cook.
In theory. the bureau says. there 10
no greater difficulty In determining
ones position in the Arctic than In any
other portion OF the globe. But in
practice great patience must be ex-
ercised In procuring accurate obserHa-
tionS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
First Methodist Church in Africa.

Boston, Sept. 26.-Inaus ating the
celebration of the sepenty- fifth ami
versary of the founding of the first
Methodist mission in Africa special
services were held in all the churches
of the denomination in this city and
vicinity today. The observance of the
anniversary will be continued during
the fall through various parts of the
country. 1t will end in New York
with meeting at Carnegie hall on
December 13. 1t is expected that Pres
ident Taft will be the principal guest
at the closing meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
A COUNCILLOR SHOT.
Municipal Official Kills Aeouser in
Caracas.

Caracas. Sept. 26.-Senor Chaumer,
a member of the municipal council,
was shot and killed Yesterday on a
street of-Caracas by Eleutorio Garcia.
until recently president of the council.
Garcia was at once arrested The
reason for the murder lies in the fact
that Chaumer yesterday accused Gar
cia of defrauding the city and having
destroyed the hooks showing the rec
ord of the defalcatiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Saloon Keeper Stabbed for Refusing
to Sell q Drink to Patron.

Danbury. Conn, Sept. 26.-Rosario
Novello. the Italian saloon keeper,
who was severely stabbed Saturday
night by 2 patron to whom he had
refused to sell drink. is resting COM
fortabl, at the local hospital. and It
is thought that he viii recover. Jo-
seph Vice. who has been working on
the new hospital building here, Is be-
ing searched fer by the police in con-
necticn with the case
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
RAIN OF METEoRs.
Forty Fall into the Sea Near Homo
lulu-Natives Alarmed.

Honolulu. Sept. 26.-A rain OF me-
teors Friday night caused much ex-
citement and some alarm among ma =
tives. The fall began at 1855. Al
though most OF the luminous bodies
fell into the sea. II Is believed some
will be made. Observers counted for
ty meteors which fell into the sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Rabv cirI killer bv Auto.

New York, Sept 26.-The two year
old daughter of Giseppi De Marco
was killed today by an automobile
owned by James T. Lee a. lawyer.
Frank Carlo. the chauffeur Of the car,
who disappeared after the accident,
gave himself up later and was locked
up on charge of homicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Durham. Conn. Sept 2s.-W. r, At
well. for many years postmaster here.
died at his home today from tubercu-
losis. Mt Atwell was prominent Ia
republican politics I'm the town and
served term In the general assem-
bly,. He was IS years old ane leaves
f.s.- ----
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Peary Would Not Allow Them to be Brought
Aboard the Roosevelt
DESPATCH FROM WHITNEY TO COOK
New Haven Polar Region Hunter Says in is elesram
to Cook "S.e you Soon, Explain Ali"-On Account
of Peary's Refusal to Bring Along the Doctors In
struments They May Not Arrive Until Next Spring.

whom DIR. Cook is said to have given
a detailed account of his trip to the
pole, has sent a wireless message from
Indian Harbor, Labrador, in answer
to the question: Did Cook reach
the pole?'
Il have no reason to doubt Cooks
statement" says Whitney.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
New England Typographical Union.

Boston. Sept: 6.-Representatives
of practically every typographical un-
ion in the New England states metfsin
Boston today and organized the New
England Typographical union. Ed
ed president. John F. Mhrphys Wa
terbury, Conn, il one of the vice pres
idents sgssssst.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Madrid, Sept. 26.-Advices received
by the government from MeIilla indi-
cate that the warning tribes are show
ing signs of encouragement, and. that
the prospect for an early ending of
the campaign is good.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Preston and Franklin Voters.

on Saturday in Franklin there We're
eight Ito be made'' voters, of which
number only one showed up to be
made by the selectmen.
Preston had list of "a young men
to be made voters. but only five of the
number appeared before the board and
were made
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

St Petersburg. Sept 26.-Chairman
Karyakin of the douma agricultural
committee, called upon Premier Stoly-
pin TO urge the government to sus-
tain the price of grain, which threat
ems to break heavily in consequence
of the abundant harvest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Antwerp, Sept 26.-CharIes e. Ma
goon. former governor of Cuba, was
among the passengers on board the
steamer Lapland, which left here Sat
urday for New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Berlin. Sept 26.-The reported re-
tirement from the cabinet of Bern
hard Dernburg, secretary of state for
the colonies, is officially denied.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Cabled Paragraphs

Vienna. Sept 26.-The university of
Prague has conferred the honorable
degree of doctor on Prof. Theodore
w. Richards of Harvard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

During the last year the population
OF Germany increased by sos 900 per-
sons. to s3.ss6.60o. according to, ON
cial statistics
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Condensed kilograms

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt and two Of
her children arrived in New York from
Europe. Her sister, Mrs. Oelrichs.
was the only member of the family to
meet her.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Danger of a Trade War with Cam
ada, involving s250,000,00 yearly, due
to the Payne tariff law, was pointed
out by the American Newspaper Pub
fishers association.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Son Born to Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Hearst

New York, Sept. 26.--A son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. william Randolph
Hearst at their home on Riverside
drive today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Petitions in Bankruptcy Were Filed
against Benjamin Van Horne Vingut,
some creditors declaring he had his
income transferred to Paris to avoid
paying debts here
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Miss Helen Brayton, 10. committed
suicide by shooting at Woodbury., n.
j.. after scare over a supposed in
truder in the house where she and a
boy cousin were temporarily the only
occupants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

James A. Patten Left for Chicago
after his flyer in cotton. and Wall
street guessers declared it conserva-
tive estimate that he carried with
him $1,000.000 in earnings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Mrs. o. n. p. Belmont at a meeting
of the South Shore Hospital associa-
ton announced her intention to estab-
lish chain of small hospitals. about
twenty miles apart, covering all Of
Long Island
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Death of Rear Admiral Barclay

Boston. Sept 2e.-Rear Admiral
Charles James Barclay. U. S. N. Gre
tired, died today at his home in
Brooxline, after months illness, aged
Sc years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

Action for Separation BROUGHT by
the. wife of Rev. Dudley Osterfeld. pas
tor of the Ozone Park Methodist
church, was heard before Justice Gar
retson at Flushing and decision was
reserved.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
WHITNEY, DOES NOT DOUBT.
Says He Has No Reason TO Dlsbeliev'
Statement Of Cook.

Halifax Sept. 2s.L Harry whitney
Of New Haven. who was With DR..
Frederick A. Cook AZ Arnootok, ana to
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27
Fifty-Seven WarShipS Besides Hundreds Of
Other Steam and Sailing Craft
OPENING OF THE HUDSON-FULTON FETE
Saturdays Sunrise Guns Awoke the Metropolis to the
First Days sights-The Half-Moon and the Clermont
Spectacular Features-Hudson River and Manhattan
Ilumned Never Before-Sunday Church Services

self proud. Manhattan was glorious
I in the blaze OF splendor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

MIR. Barnard Announced that If
elected mayor of New York he would
give up a salary of $4,000 a year as
head of the New York Trust company,
and would resign as director in doz-
en- corporations. He outlined his plat
form and plan of campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-27

st. Johns. N.-F.. Sept. 26.--Wireless
dispatches received here say that the
schooner Jeanne, which is bringing
Harry Whitney, the New Haven hunt
err. back to civilization, left Indian
Harbor yesterday morning for St
Johns and likely would not call at
Battle Harbor 1t is expected that
the Jeanie viii arrive here Wednes-
day
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-02-12
CHICAGO HONORs LINCOLN
Begins Celebration of the Centennial
of His Birth.

Begins Celebration of the Centennial
of His Birth.
Chicago plunged into the celebra-
ton of the Lincoln centennial in earn
est. Patriotic decorations waited in
the breeze from public and private
buildings.
Oratory, music and literature-all
directed toward emphasizing the vir-
tues, strength of purpose and accom-
plishments of the martyred president
early became the order of the hour.
Patriotic organizations, religious
bodies, veterans. fraternal orders, la
Dor unions and associations of men
and women in ali walks of life joined
in the movement.
Commemorative services were held
by Amity council No. 1877 of the Ma
tional Union; General Phil HI. Sheri-
dan garrison No. 81 of the Army and
Navy Union; Abraham Lincoln Center
and at the Hyde Park Baptist church.