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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-24
CITY TO BRING SUIT AGAINST
MESSRS. HATTON AND STORRIE
Resolution to Such Effect
Adopted-The DeVillier
Sewer to Be Relaid.

WATER RATES ARE TO BE RE.
DUCED IF PENDING ORDINANCE
PASSES-NEW MEASURES ARE
DUcED-FANcHISE ORDI-
NANCE FOR NEW CITY ELEc-
TRlC CAR LINE is PASSED
OTHER N E w ORDINANCES
MADE INTO LAWS,
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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23
southern Prcsbytcrians.

Lewisburg. W Va. May 23.-With
a view TO leaving behind a lasting i'm
preston of the meeting OF the gen
.eral assembly of the Southern Pres
byrerian church in these mountains
.of West Virginia. ministers of that
assembly scattered all along the
.Greenbrier river and adjacent noun
tainsldes preaching to gatherings.
In this little town itself nearly ev-
cry church was occupied by visit
ing preacher.
The principal event of the day was
the sermon of Or. ]. w. Bachman,
moderator in the Old Stone church
where the assembly Is holding their
sessions Loving God with the
Mind" was the subject of his ser
mon. He bespoke an intelligent love
of God as bringing forth all things
to the followers Of Christ.
A corps OF preachers were sent
down the montain 90 preach in Ron
cevent, the nearest telegraph station.
and the proud little metropolis Of
this section. To White sulphur
Springs. w. Va. and Hot Springs.
va. and many other surrounding
churches pastors were dispatched.
The Next Assembly.
The honor OF having the next as
sembly Is sought eagerly. Houston,
Tex, Chattanooga. Tenn, and Louis
vile, have been the most active in
the endeavor to procure the meeting
The assembly will decide the matter
on Tuesday. This afternoon the as.
sembly will take up the question OF
church property At night there
will be a concert at the Presbyterian
seminary in the town.
Resides considering on Tuesday
the time and place of the next meet
ling. the assembly will give attention
Ito evangelistic work. publications
land Sabbath schools. AT night homie
missions will be the subject of con
federation.
On "wednesday questions of con
stitutional amendments will be taker
IN. The "elect infant clause" in
the confession Of faith also will come
Inn for consideration on that day. Al
might foreign missions Will come be
fore the assembly.
Early in the week the question Of
the attitude OF the church on mar.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

dickson. Tenn. May 23-The
members OF che genera, assembly OF
the Cumberland fbyterian church
worVhiped ln the various churches.
Rev J. T. Barbce. retiring moder-
ator. was TO have preached la the as
frmbly tent 90 N O'Clock, but not be-
ing well enough 10 BE- present the
venerable Dr. Nathan GIL. OF Cali
foruia. occupied the pulpit at that
place.
Dr. Gil O. eirhiy-nine years old.
Al two % the churches sermons
were preached by women. at the
Methodist church by Mrs Woosiey.
az Kentucky. and az the NJ L.
Church. South. by Mrs. Bessie Cope
land Morris
Mn Morris ana her husband. John
r Morris of Texas. are both preach
CTS.
beginning at ? o'clock a meeting
OF preachers. cldc-s and members Of
the church seventy years old ana
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23
GREAT CHURCH CONVENTION


IoYer. was held under the tent pre-
ceding by an boar the communion
Service by the general assembly. The
latter service wa conducted BY Rev.
~. u. Zewlngie and Rev. John IIud-
son.
There were not far from "A hun
dred persons over seventy years OF
ago at the meeting OF the old
timers.
An unusual and considering the
strained relations now existing be-
tween the two factional wings of
the church. unlocked for incident oc-
Cured On connection with the relig-
ious services the pastor Of the Pres
byterlan church. l.. 5. A., requested
that his pulpit be occupied by dele
gate TO the assembly. and Rev r. A.
Brown. OF the Cumberland Presby-
'er'an church. preached from that
pulpit at II O'Clock.
The assembly will hold It's first Sos
sion this week az 2 O'Clock this az
ternoon. when Judge ] J. McC,ei-
lSpd will discuss the lawsuits OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian church
and viii urge their continuation TO a
finish. also whether new suits shall
be instituted for the recovery OF
properly now in the hands OF the
UulOn.sts.
Judge McClelland is well equipped
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

Washington. May 23.4Churches
In every cline echoed the precepts OF
the Worlds Sunday school Associa-
ton. which Is holding its sixth con-
vent.on In Washington. by the OBJ
seryance through common form Of
service OF Worlds Sunday School
Day" Ministers of the gospel IN ev-
cry land preached sermons with the
same theme. the value Of the Sun
day school and the duty OF parents
ana guardians OF the young in mat
tiers OF religious training Here serv
Ices were conducted IN all Protestant
churches By convention delegates.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

Ger when he said that the national
turmoil over the conservation OF
forests and national reservations was
not nearly az important as the con-
serving OF human life throughout the
country.
Congressman Bennett limited that
the coming report of the commits
sion on immigration is likely to ere
ate a sensation in the number of pre-
ventable deaths caused in factories. -
The Rev. Charles S Stelse, super
intendent OF the department of COM
merce and labor Of the Presbyterian
church. attacked the present individ-
ual and social condition among the
working classes.
The officials Of the Atlantic City
Labor Union led a delegation of p
'0OO TO the meeting
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23
Prrshyterian Assembly.

Atlantic City, May 23.-Over ten
thousand filled the big auditorium
Sunday afternoon to attend a mass
meeting for labor, the greatest pop
ular meeting OF the Presbyterian
general assembly. Charles +. Nagel,
secretary OF commerce and labor, be-
ing an. did not appear to deliver his
scheduled address on the conserva-
ton of national l.fe. Congressman
Bennett. OF New York. who declared
he was speaking for the cabinet off,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

a
mander will be turned over to the
general board of education.
II is thoueht that enc Of the best
provisions enacted at this session
was the one establishing a court Of
appeals. which will enable a min
lister under charges OF his conference
to appeal his case and not cause him
to wait until session of the general
conference convenes This court VIII
have full power to either sustain the
action of the annual conference OF
to reverse its findings. ~.
Z One OF the most radical laws made
was that requiring the bishop to an
nounce his appointments at an an
nual conference before hts cabinet
OF presiding elders before giving
them in open session OF the con-
ference. "a is rfi tt
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

conference discussed for nearly an
entire afternoon the subject of
Iehs ging the wording of the creed
from "the holy Catholic church" to
the church of God" no action was
taken, due to the fact that at the
las moment the presiding officer,
Bishop II. c. Morrison, ruled that
the paper was not in proper form
and for that reason could not be dis
cussed.
lt is generalN understood that
the college of bishops, with the ex-
.ception Of one member. Bishop
James Atkins, was not in favor of
the change in name of the church to
the Methodist Episcopal church in
America. The question win now be
put before every annual conference
in the connection.
SO far as the church Is concern
ed. the Vanderbilt university matter
is settled. Many are of the opinion
thai the subject of ownership and
the right of the general conference
to elect trustees will not come up
again.
Church Heavily Assessed.
II was proven that during the past
four years the church had made
great advances along educationa
lines, and at the session just CLOSED
provision was made for levying far
larger assessments on the annua
conferences for the purpose of still
further aiding the good cause.
There was much discussion on the
subject OF increased assessments
some claiming that the church al
ready is too heavily assessed. The
Theological department of Vanderbilt
university will receive the benefit of
part of this increase and the re-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23
Methodist General Conference.

AshevilIe, y. c., May Nearly
all OF the newly elected bishops
created at this session of the gem
eral conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, filled the
leading pulpits in Asheville and vi
entity.
The subject of the removal OF the
time limit is still a favorite theme,
and the failure of the general con-
ference to pass a law allowing a
minister to remain so long as his
congregation, presiding elder and
bishop were satisfied. will continue
to agitate the church during the
next Quadrenoium.
reared Sunragettcs.
The woman's memorial was de-
feated not because the women did
not work hard, but probably be-
cause the more conservative men of
the conference were afraid II would
laid the suffragette movement. The
women are stoutly denying that their
measure meant anything more than
a sincere desire to be of more and
better service to the church. The
Question is far from dead, and II is
safe to predict that a renewed and
more powerful effort will be made
TO have women in the councils of
the church and to MI all positions
except that of preacher in charge
Notwithstanding the fact that the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

for handling the subject from the
viewpoint OF the Cumberland Presby-
terians. and IN addition to his speech
win probably submit a brief on the
subject
The safe clerk thinks the assem-
bly, will conclude its work by We'd
nesday night.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

Barber-How does the razor
work? Victim-why. L woahdnv
know I was being shaved. Barber
Thank you. sir. Viotim--You see,
it's more like being flayed alive
Cleveland Leader. as
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-05-23

rage and divorce will come up. 1t
Us the burning question of the con-
ference. There are many schools
represented by the commissioners
and it is doubtful II the assembly
Will reach an agreement until after
protracted debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

From reports which have been
understood that at least one and per-
haps two of Augustus hunters. while
out at one of the cottages on the west
shore few days ago. got a moose
scare of large proportions, the result of
which would seem to indicate that they
will need considerable coaching in the
way of how to act when in the pres
ence of big game before they venture
into the woods on an anticipated trip.
The scare grew out of a trip made by
the man in the next cottage to theirs
after pail of water. While there he
heard a noise in the bushes and call
by some animal which to him did not
seem at all familiar and on returning
to the cottage he impaired the infor
nation to his neighbors. The big fell
low in the party Immediately recog
nized in his friends description the
call of q bull moose, and Selling his
gun started pell nell for the bushes in
question, followed by his companion
with q club. The one who told the
story allows that their return was as
precipitate as their departure, for aft
ter going some distance they heard the
noise close at hand and as they start
ed on the run for the cottage a wild
heifer broke from cover and went rae
ing across the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Rogers & Grilley who appear here
next week are unique entertainers
who never fail to please. They have
appeared over two hundred times in
Boston, while New York. Chicago. s'ar
Francisco and every other large ,ity
have had them again and again to fiji
return engagements.
Mr.. Grilley. who is an imperau,ato ton
OF unusual ability. is also the aut hon
of the delightful and popular book
"Jingles of Jester" and is composer
of the majority of songs and sketches
used today on the best lyceum and
vaudeville stages. Mr.. Rogers is 4
soloist of the first rank and also gives
musical accomplishments to Mr.. Grill
ley's readings and Representations
depreciation. which he has been re
quested to give in Augusta, of rho
Battle of Waterloo" was spoken by the
English. Scotch and Irish. Mr.. Rogers
gives on the harp a graphic reproduce
ton of the sounds of the battlefield
including the opening volley of mus
kerry. the thunder of cannon. the
martial music of the bands and the
victorious notes of the conquerors.
Tickets for the entertainment
course arc selling rapidly. and full
houses will greet all four attractions
Any person planning to attend can
save two dollars by purchasing a
course ticket before next Friday when
the subscription sale ends. These
S1.00 subscription course tickets,
which entitle the holders to admission
and best reserved seat four Is cent
reserved seat ticketS) to all four en-
tertainmentS of the course. can be OBJ
tanned until Thursday night at Burns
Drug Store, Augusta. or of j. c. Whit
tier & Co. Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

A man named Sawyer one of the
employees in the power house at the
Edwards mills. met with a painful ac-
cident early yesterday afternoon
through getting both hands on an cleo
trio wire carrying a 550-volt current
The fingers of both hands were severe
ly burned and the man was rendered
unconscious for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

The annual meeting of the Howard
Benevolent Union will be held at the
residence of Mrs. NJ. E. Fuller, State
street. at 7.3O Monday evening, Oct "a,
for the purpose of electing officers for
the ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram H. Weymouth
are the happy parents of bouncing
boy baby who was born to them Sat
urday forenoon at their home on OK
ford street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

If your fire in the range or furnace is
not doing satisfactory work this fall
be sure the pipes and fues are clear oil
ashes and SCOT and that your coal is as
bright and clean as Purinton Bros are
delivering in such quantities. Also take
advantage of the cash discount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

The II. B. Sawyer agency has sold
the George Croker farm, near Bel,
grade Depot to Charles E. Brown of
Norridgewock. Mr.. Brown is buying
for home and will take possession
Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Announcement is made by the East
ern Steamship Co. that commencing
today and for the remainder of the
season the sailing time from kennebec
river ports will be as follows: Angus
ia at 2. NJ. Hallowell at 1.20. Gar
diner at 3, Richmond at 3.35, Dresden
at $50 and Bath at 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18
"a Gentleman From Mississippi" To
1ioht


VIM. a. Brady announces the emil
ncnt comedian. Thcs. a. Wise in "A
Gentleman from Mississippi" at tn
Opera House tonight
This sterling comedy marks neW
era in the history of the stage |,
follows none of the old methods of
speech or action. 1t enjoys the undue
distinction of never having received "a
single adverse criticism. The unaiYf-
nous praise OF the New York, Boston
Philadelphia and Chicago press burs,
upon it like II flood and its success
with the public was said to be equal,
spontaneous and emphatic. "A Gen
tleman from Mississippi" appeals t.
everyone regardless of age. sex o,
cc'dition. It's interest is human ant
sympathetic. Its humor creates peals
of laughter and its heart interest i.
tender. 1t is APPLY termed the play
OF the moment" 1t is a tale of here
and now. A story of high-class citi-
zenship and of what man may be il
life if he Overcomes all obstacles ;n(
VINO does right because right il
right" Genial Thos "A. Wise viii
give his now famous portrayal of III.
| original role of Senator Langdon, ant
| he will have the support of the entir,
| company that appeared with him dur
ing the memorable 16 weeks run a
| the Park Theatre, Boston, last season
Prices 80, rs cents and S1.00. Seat.
are now on sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

The several Scottish Rite bodies.
kennebec Valley Lodge of Perfection,
Augusta Council of Princes of Jerusa-
lem and Chapter Rose Croix. will hold
their regular meetings Wednesday
evening and a full attendance is re-
Quested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

d. D. G. NJ. Willis F.. Swift, accom-
panied by w. M. George F. Ryder as
grand marshal and Rev. H. L. Dun
mack as grand chaplain. were the
guests of Rural Lodge, F, and A. M.
at Sidney Saturday evening, where
they installed the otficers-elect of thai
lodge. They report that the occasion
was d very enjoyable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Peter Cyr was before the municipal
court Monday morning in answer to a
charge of boisterous behavior on the
street, and paid fine of S.. w. Cary
was arraigned on charge of intoXica-
ton and sentence was suspended, it
being his first appearance before that
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

The water in Cobbosseecontee. which
nad been very low, was raised from six
to eight inches last week, some of the
supply at Annabessacook having been
allowed to run into it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18
AMUSEM ENTS.
Opera House.

Opera House.
No pictures will be given today as
the theatre will be given over tonight
To The Gentleman from Mississippi"
"Annie Laurie" Thursday, Oct. 20.
Annie Laurie" the new romantic
drama of Scotch history by NJ Doug
las Flattery, isi'announced for presen-
tation at the Opera House on Thurs
day evening, Oct. 10Th. This play
was produced for the first time in
Boston last spring and caused ire
mendous sensation there, being hailed
as the best drama of Scotch history
ever written. The company will be
one of the best to be seen here and is
headed by the famous Australian ac-
tresS, Miss Lillian Bacon who made
her first appearance in this country in
the title role and was enthusiastically
received
David Lithgoe. Lindsay j. Hall,
Wcdgwood Novel;. j. G. Hickey, B.
w. MacQuarrie, Willard MacRegney
Claire Colwell Adelaide Cummings
Mabel Fletcher, Marion Buell., Mabel
Waldron and others go to make up the
large company. Two of the most cele-
brated pipers known in this country
Pipe Major George Murray and Robert
Ireland, are with the company and will
render the most popular of the Scotch
airs during the action of the play
The scenic embellishments will be one
OF the features and as the action OF
the piece takes place during the year
1888 much leeway has been given the
artists.
Prices %, So IS cents and $lU0
Seat sale open this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1856.
LOCAL BRIEFS

w. L. Reynolds of Winslow WAS a
business visitor in the city yesterday
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18
Sidney's Pie Socia5le.

The Baptist Ladies' Aid of Sidney
will hold a Fie sociable Tuesday even
ing. oct. is. at the parsonage. All are
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

The ladies of the Winthrop Street
Baptist church will hold Rummage
sale at 14S Water street, Friday and
Saturday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Mrs. Calvin r. Vinal of Ninalhaven
is visiting in the city as the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Thomas j. Lyons, IL
East Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Kennebec Lodge. No. psi, N. T.. O.
p, mas hired Grand Army hall for the
coming year ana meetings will be held
on the first and third Tuesday even.
ings of each month. The regula,
meeting will be held this evening at
which a full attendance is desired as
business Of Importance must be tran
Sacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

J. r. MacNichol left on train 1872 YES
terday for visit of few days at his
home in Vinalhaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-18

Opera House.
No pictures will be given today as
the theatre will be given over tonight
to The Gentleman from Mississippi"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-24

panion. You must see her. I think she's
wonderful 1 wonder if you will?'' She
made the last remark under her breath,
as II she spoke TO herself rather than
TO me-
She went to the door and called,
."Leahi" So few persons can raise their
voices prettily. that / was delighted to
hear it sound as musical as when she
spoke TO me AS she returned, the light
shone on her soft-fiowing. silken gown,
making II look like frosted silver. In a
few moments Leah entered the room,
bearing a lighted lamp.
I was surprised, / confess. after what
my hostess had said. perhaps as a test
of my sensibility, to see that the maid
was a negress, but. after giving her my
first glance, I was still more surprised to
see that she was of a kind one seldom
sees. the best type, in fact, Of Northern
negro. AS she approached us she had
the bearing of woman of great refine
ment and a face which. though uncom-
promisingly dark, showed an extTaordi-
nary mental if not moral caste. Her
skin was warm brown, something
Of the color of a Samoan, though
more reddish than mulatto in tinge.
This. 1 found afterward. was the
result of remote crossing with Ameri-
can Indian blood: il was just enough to
enrich the color. and to keep down some
of the negroid fullness of the lips and
modify the crispness Of her curling hair.
Leah might, indeed, be considered beau
tiful; what could not. at least, be de-
MED was the impression Of character
which was stamped upon her. 1t was
patent in her face. her carriage, and her
voice. I watched her in admiration. There
was a neatness and an Immaculate clean
ness about her, and I could easily under
stand how my hostess might regard her
as a friend.
Leah's affection for her mistress was
evident by the sympathetic manner in
which she listened. and by the softness
Of her look when her eyes fell on my
hostess. There was in that look more
than the traditional fondness of a negro
nanny for her CHARGE ] felt imme-
diately one OF those quick reactions one
sometimes mas with servants. or with
other persons whom social customs have
relegated to a conventionally inferior po-
sition It was a case OF spiritual noblesse
oblige Seeing her SO fine, so sensitive,
SO taetful. was myself put unconscious