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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Municipal Court News.

John Fitzgerald of Gardiner and
William Durrell of Lewiston were
each fined 500 and costs in the munic-
ipal court Monday morning for intoxi-
cation. Fitzgerald paid at once and
tDurrell as soon as he received the
money from Lewiston
The men We're arrested at the train
Saturday night at the request of Con-
ductor George McKenney. as they had
been making some disturbance on the
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The new bank building has been
turned over to the trustees 50 far as
the contractors. r. M. Young and
Theodore Hope are concerned, but
there is some work yet to be done, Ow-
ing to a change int front which has
been found necessary. The, show win
dows in the part which is to be used
for store buildings We're found to be
too high from the sidewalk for at
tractive display purposes New plate
glass has been ordered and the
change will be made as soon as the
larger glass arrives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
WATERVllCE.
Herbert M. Leach.

Herbert NJ. Leach. aged so years. died
Monday morning at his home on upper
College avenue. He was born In Penob-
scot Me, and was employed as a ma
chinist at the Lombard shop on College
avenue. The funeral will be held this
morning and a service will be conducted
at the home at $50 o'clock by Rev. F. s.
Hartley. The remains will be taken 20
his former home in Penobscot for inter-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Ane morse belonging to George L.
nocaway of Randolph became fright
ehec Monday morning. when a part of
The harness became loosened and ran
away. Mr.. Boudway, although dragged
over the ground for some distance.
kept hold of the reins and finally
stopped the animal with no damage
resulting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Inc drill will be irregular feature every
Monday afternoon whether the boat lis
mere or In Boston, but the crew does nor
Niiow Just when the alarm will be sound
ed. the life line gun was loaded with >
loose line yesterday forenoon and shot the
line away over to Kinderhook street frono
the wharf 80 oA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
CONDENSED. DISPATCHES.

Great damage has been wrought
throughout the Coal river and the Mud
river valleys in West Virginia by
heavy rains followed by a cloudburst
Monday. The rivers are at the highest
stages ever known. The damage to
crops and property will probably be
S300,O0O Railroad traffic has been sus-
pended, owing to many washouts and
landslides. 9~
The Gli1den tourists arrived in Oma-
ha, Neb., Monday night. The 242 miles
from Kansas City was made over
dusty roads. but no accident of i'm
portance marred the journey. The
tourists have covered o249 miles thus
far and have 557 miles to go to reach
their journeys end at Chicago. Path
finder Lewis said that this years tour
had been the hardest of any yet at
Because Jennie Minkiffel, not quite
Is. rejected his attentions Morris Ma
thanscn. a Young grocer's clerk, of
New York City, lay in wait in the hall
way of her home Monday night and
shot her through the heart. She fell
dead at his feet. Thrusting the revol-
Yer in his pocket. Nathanson walked
to police station and remarked that
he had killed his girl. Then he began
wea ping Historically and was locked
up.
Eight successful flights were made
by heavier-than- air machines at the
Aviation park at Montreal. Que. Mon
day evening. the feature Of the days
t1p
Wright bi-planes. Four of these ma
chimes are there for the meet and eacfi
of the four was in the air for periods
verying to 50 minutes. The longest
Hight was made by Ralph johnston
the former trick bicycle rider. VINO
went up in his Wright machine ana
went through an amazing series oil
aerial tricks. He was up 80 minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. S. G. Payne from the W. - 4.
r. Temporary Home. addressed the
meeting of the Mothers .Clun MONDAY
afternoon. telling Of the WORKINGS ana
the object Of the Home. This was 'he
last meeting of the club until next
September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Barbara Sawyer. who grad
mated this year from the Gorham Nor
NAL School. is visiting her parents on
LoudonS Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Doris l.. Berry returned Mon
day evening from Ashburnham, Mass,
where she attended the reunion Of her
class from Gushing Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. F. Heller and
son of Boston are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond H. Gatchcll. at the
Fairyieu. Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

A Mothers meeting will be held at
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs w. H. Perry. Second
street. Mothers of this city with their
babies are invited. Refreshments will
be served. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Harold G. Wood will leave this
morning for Hardwick. VT. where he
will act as best man at the wedding
of Raymond H. Carrick. formerly of
this City. and Miss Elsie Paige of
HardWick The wedding will take
place Wednesday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

r George F. Randall. the proprietor of
one of the city teams. who has been
i'll for four months, q part Of which
time his life was despaired of, was able
to ride cut yesterday. His many friends
will be glad to hear this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. Herbert l.. Head, her daugh-
tars, Misses Ruth and Mildred. Miss
Belle Hopkins and Miss Edna Ray
are occupying the McNyers cottage
at Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

DR.. r. n. Simons was busy moving
yesterday from his offices in the Maine
Trust co. building to a suite OF rooms
at 235 Water street over the Partridge
Clothing Co. DIR. Simons has seVerai
rooms. including reception ROOM OIL
fee and a room which is to be htted up
FOR an operating room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Skip Harvey and an Italian en-
ployed on the Rhines Hill cut in Au-
gusta passed Sunday night in the
lookup and appeared before Judge
Stafford yesterday morning on a charge
Of drunkenness They were allowed to
go upon payment of a fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Mabel f. Wyman, assistant at
the Maine Industrial School for Girls,
has returned from a three-weeks va
cation passed with friends at Bar Har-
Dor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Boston boat came in Sunday morn
ing on it's usual trip but laid over mere
until Monday afternoon. The passenger
list was not large as it was not wideiy
known that the boat would leave. Begin
ming Sunday, July %, the boat will leave
Gardiner in the afternoon at the usuai
sailing time for six Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

John Haley. New York attorney,
is visiting at his former home in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
Emery AdeIl.

News was received here Monday af-
ternoon of the sudden death at his
nome IN Skowhegan of Emery Adell,
a former engineer on the Accommo-
dation train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. Elmer Cummings, Mrs. Jerry
PrehIe and Mrs. Phillip Hall left Mon
dav to attend the State convention OF
tie Kings Daughters at Calais. They
will go as delegates from the Mite Cir
Gle of Kings Daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The ladies of the Universalist church
will go to Capitol Island Wednesday
ITO be the guests of Mrs Olaf Tand-
berg for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold a Lawn social this
evening on the lawn at the parsonage.
Ice cream will he served. The public
is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

DIR. A.. B. Libby. accompanied by
Mrs Libby, will leave today for Bar
Haroor. where he will attend the SEES
sion of the Maine Medical Associa-
ton, returning Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Prof. Orrin' NJ. Holman and family
have returned to their home IN this
city, after an outing passed at their
cottage on China lake. Mr.. HOLMAN
has leased the cottage to another
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

A'hearing will be given by the may
or and aldermen In the city rooms
Monday evening. July II. on the petit
ton of the New England Telephone
Co to erect poles and wires on a num-
Der of the streets in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

No concert was given on the Com
mon last evening on account of the
rain, but will be given next Thursday
evening, weather permitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William Dreamer and
family of Washington We're guests re-
Gently of Mrs. l.. M. Clark, Second
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Charles P. Allen. principal of the
Highland Avenue Grammar school,
has gone to his home in Columbia Falls
for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

DR. F. NJ. Cole and family have
moved into Charles -Johnson's house
on Highland avenue. wttcfIF has been
rebuilt since the fire which partially
DESTROYED it last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Arthur Lapham is one of Gardiner
successful gardeners and Monday enjoy
ed green peas raised in his own garden
as a part of the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Baptist church will be. closed
during the month of July and the
members of that congregation will join
with the people of the Old South
churol: in worship. During August
when the Old South church will be
closed. the members of that congre-
CATION will, in turn. join with the
Baptist people. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
HEF IT y ~ ) Is
BOXING NOTES.

frankie Smith of California had a
shade the better of Kid Sullivan of
Washington in fast 1O-round bout
Monday night at Albany, N. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Prayers were held yesterday, by
Rev. H. L: Nichols over the remains
of the late Horatio Bailey and inter
ment made in the local cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Dan Reed of Pittston is painting
Mrs f. NJ. Beedle's double tenement
house adjoining the Congregational
.DarSOnIGe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Pauline Freeman of Colby is
passing the vacation at the nome oi
her parents on Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Ladies' Aid of the First Univer-
salist church has discontinued their
weekly meetings for the summer
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Rev. B. F. Turner left yesterday
morning for his summer vacation and
will join his family at their summer
cottage in Mercer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

ss The Lambda Iota Club Will meet
Thursday evening, OF this week. instead
of Tuesday evening as usual. at tue
,shome of Miss Grace L.ittlefield. WINTER
street This will be the last meeting
until fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Thomas Curry Of Middle street was
the first as usual to have green peas
for the market. putting them out Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The remains of the late Bradford
Perry, who died in Boston Sunday at
the age of 81 years. will arrive in Gar
diner Wednesday afternoon and VIII
be taken to Oak Grove cemetery for
intermGnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

f. H. Gardiner and sister. Miss Mel
lie Gardiner of ThomastOn are visiting
their uncle. George w. Gardiner of
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

A flower mission will be held in con-
necton with the meeting of the w.
c. T. L. this evening at the home OF
Mrs. Georgia Littlefield, Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

1 Frank r. Quincy. sJohn G. Bishop
Charles Bates and Charles II. Abbott,
students at Bates College. are visit
ing IN this city as guests OF their
schoolmates. freeman and Charles
ClaSop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Ernest l.. Goodspeed. a teacher in
the Worcester, Mass. Academy. is at
his home in Randolph for the sum
mCr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

John T. Wordsworth. principal of tn,
Newport High school. is home for tn,
summer vacation. -HF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Sunday. July 10. will be observed as
Cnildrcn's Sunday at the First Baptist
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Annie T. Bailey and Miss Alic
Maxcy went to Boston yesterday for
short trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
BASEBALL GAME.

rounds. This will be feature of the
evenings entertainment and Is sure to
crafty the people. G ;s.ss'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Miss Helen Delano of Abbot. who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
A. Drawn. returned to her home Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

NJ. Shapiro was a passenger on the
City of Rockland Monday for short trip
to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

IA 'fire drill was held on the City or
Bangor Yesterday afternoon shortly after
O'clock and the whistling of the boat
Created some excitement on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mr. and Mrs. David Williams ant
daughter Of Randolph returned Mon
day frCln a stay at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

w w. Knight. conductor on the
Dummy" has rented Rose Sawyer S
house. corner of Sawyer and Maine
streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
S0UTHGARD|NER.

A deer was seen by Geo. w. Robin
son Friday in field near his house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

County Attorney Guy A. Hildreth
was in Waterville Monday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. William ]. Gardner OF Peaks
Island is the guest of Mrs. l.. M.
Clark, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. Fred johnson of Cape Elizabeth
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
w. r. Fuller of West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

bowling team from South Gardinel
will roll against a team from the city or
the Gardiner alleys next Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

r. Harold Holt is at home from
Harvard University for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
FYffrN
Mrs, Rater Carbon.

q Mrs Peter Carbon, aged IS years.
died Monday "a evening at her home
on Water street. She was born in
Canada. The, husband and Ave chill
dren survive 44e. ..f4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

II. T. Reed went to Boston yesterday
on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
~
"'' GARDINER. "'a
Teachers Are Elected for.
Coming School Year. /
Body Of Fred eonyer Fund
Where Drowned in River.
Capt. Colby Gives Word Of Warning
To Motor Boat Owners,

George Leland of Kent's Hill was a
visitor in the city Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Dan S. Weeks was in town for a
short time Monday, returning to Port
land in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Charles Orff and daughter. OF Stet-
son are the guests of Mrs. Mlllard r
Smith, Greenville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

"Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. L..
Whiteacre, Buffalo. N. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

> Miss Flora Webster of New YORK Is
the guest of Mrs. Lizzie "A. Boyder
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Foresters are engaged in caring for
the trees on the grounds OF III. Noel
Sleeves, lower Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

A crew of foresters is at work on
the trees on the city property near
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

For mild, easy action of the bowels.
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough Treatment cures habitual con-
stipation. % cents box. Ask your
druggist for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28
HALLuwtLl.
Many Summer Visitors Are
Guests in This Vicinity.
New Bank Building Almost
Ready for Occupancy.
Changes in Church Services for
Summer.-PersonaIs.

Louis T. Morse of Waterville was {
visitor to the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Charles II. Taylor of the Boston
Globe is visiting his camp on the
shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

The Accommodation trains VIII
hereafter stop at Wilders Crossihs'
both morning and night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Fred Law of Foxcroft is visiting
Mrs. Milton Willard. Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Queen Esther Chapter. O. r. S, will
rot bold any meetings during July ana
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

c. NJ Callahan of Auburn was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. f. F. Haines was recent
guest OF Mrs. l.. M. Clark. Seconc
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Mrs. Gillette of Lawrence, Mass, is
the guest of Mrs. David Dennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

the residence of Green Wall, lower
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles.
eczema. salt rheum. letter. itch. hives.
herpes. scabes-Doan's Ointment At
any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-28

Heavy. impure blood makes a muddy
pimply compile xion. headaches. nausea.
indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak.
pale sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters
makes the blood rich, red, pure-restores
nerfect health
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-22
Hdllev's Comet Is Generating
New Tail After Losing Old One

Chicago, May 21.-The theory that
Halley's comet has lost its tail, which
is still floating in the eastern sky
and is now ting a new one, was
advanced by the Rev. Daniel ]. Nc
Hugh. professor of astronomy at De-
paw university. The old tail was forced
away from the comet by the force of
unusual electrical repulsion caused by
the sun spots which We're so promi-
nent Wednesday, he thinks:
1T is my opinion" said Professor
McHueh. that the comet lost its tail
some time wednesday night. There are
records of its having done the same
thing in 1885 and 1t is also believed
that a tail was lost in March of this
wear. I also believe there Is not the
s,irbtest chance of the earth's coming
in contact with the tail on this visit.
combined with the solar repulsion
caused by the sun spots in forcing the
old tail away was the attraction OF
the earth. When the old tall broke
away it continued in the same plane.
r was. seen in the east Thursday morn :
ing and. on Friday morning 1t appea
DINNER and more dissipated.. 'I.did not
see # this morning, probably because
:, the haze. AS the old tail no long
ar receives fresh gas and energy from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-22
RrNGLEADER OF GANG
KILLED BY DEPUTY

Opelousas, La. May 21.-One dead
and three wounded as a. result of a
f,eht at Grand Prairie, st. Landry par
ish. last night was the report received
here today at the parish courthouse.
Odre yidrine, alleged to be the ring
leader of gang of young men who
interrupted the closing exercises Of
the Grand Prairie High school,. was
killed by Celus Doucet, deputy sher-
If. Homer Solineux. friend of
vidrine, was probably fatally injured.
Both the deputy and mis- brosher, Regile
Doucet, were wounded. The latter may
die.
The high school commencement at
Grand Prairie is an annual event
looked forward to with much interest
by all of the residents of that section
of the parish, and several hundred per-
sons were present when vidrine and
his friends appeared. 1t is alleged that
they attempted to break up the ex-
ercises and that when Deputy Doucet
demonstrated with them they started
the fight which brought Doucet's
brother to his rescue. A score or more
Of shots were exchanged outside the
hall where the commencement was be-
Iing held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-22
CHURCH TO BE ON
BUSINESS BASIS

Lewisburg, w. Va, May 21.-After two
days of argument. the general assembly
OF the Southern PRESBYTERIAN church to-
day agreed upon a thorough re-organiza-
ton of the church work, designed to put
1t on a business basis. The recommends
ton of the special committee on co-ordi-
nation was adopted with slight amend
ments. The great changes are grouped
under three heads.
There are consolidation of executive
committees or boards which carry on the
work of the church; the conversion of
the standing committee of the church on
systematic benevolence into a permanent
committee; With enlarged powers and a
new system of gathering funds for as
sembly work.
Hereafter the executive committees VIII
be those on foreign missions, home mis-
sion, ministerial education and relief, and
publication and Sabbath schools. By this
ARRANGEMENT the executive committees on
colored work and on schools and colleges
were dissolved and put under home mis-
sion and ministerial education and relief.
respectively.
In addition, the orphanase home at
Fredericksburg Va, was placed under
the control of the committee on minis.
terIal education and relief. In regard to
collections, the churches are urged to
adopt the so-called budget system.