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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
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MARLIN SPRINGS, TEX, March
2.-Christy Mathewson, star pitcher
Of tho New York Giants, will remain
in organized baseball. Despite the
official offer of $4,000 for a three
year contract made by President Gil
more, of the Federal League, Math-
ewson to day signed contract with
the New York club. The terms were
not made public.
ST. LOUIS, March 2.-Henry .1ng
killed Wesley Red" Simon, a qanJ
man. at Thirteenth and Chestnut
streets, across from the courthouse
this afternoon. Gang was the States
star witness in a trial Of Simon for
the murder of Emmett Carroll. The
morning session of court had Just
concluded and a recess was taken
for luncheon. As Simon stepped from
the courtroom, accompanied by two
deputies, he was shot and killed by
Gang.
WASHINGTON. March 2.--Ninety-
nine per cent Of the people of oPrto
Rico are opposed to American eiti-
zenship, because they fear it would
delay the Independence OF the Island,
was the statement made to day by
Luis Munoz- Rivera, resident COM
missioner for Porto r leo, before the
House lnsular Affairs committee.
COLUMBUS, IND, March 2-F. r.
Crump, local millionaire and Presi-
dent Of the First National Bank, paid
a fine of ten dollars and cost for
gambling. He was caught in a raid
made on a poker game in one of his
buildings. He told the officers he had
just entered the place to collect rent.
but when taken into court pleaded
guilty.
WASHINGTON, March CHA ~de
Algara, Of the Mexican Embassy, to-
daV called on Secretary Bryan and
resented Huerta's note to the pow
ers protesting against the raising of
the embarJ o on the shipment of arms
INTO Mexico.
MADRID, SPAIN, March 2.-King
Alfonso to-day signed renewal of
the Spanish arbitration treaty with
the United States.
NEW YORK, March 2.-Willism
Church Osborne was elected Chair.
man of the Democratic State Com
mittee this afternoon to succeed
George N. Palmer
WASHINGTON, March 2,-charses
filed with the President Of the United
States against Justice Daniel Thew
Wright, OF the District Supreme Court
havet been forwarded by Attorney
General McReynolds TO the Judiciary
Committee Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives for action. The charges,
twenty four in number, were brought
b Wade II. Cooper, president Of the
United States Saving Bank, and were
filed with the President last week.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
U. S. Rhodes Men Win
British Track Prizes
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, March american
Rhodes scholars showed up we'll in
the Oxford University athletic meet
to-day. In the half mile run n. S.
Taber OF Rhode Island, defeated his
English competitors. his time being
one minute and fifty-seven and two
fifths seconds. V. 3. Ravens, of New
Jersey won the hurdle race in 16
80 seconds.
Sproule, of England, made a new
university record for the three-mile
race, doing the distance in IA minutes
and IS seconds. Ravens also won
the 100 yard dash in 10 IA seconds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Mexican Police
Guard American Club.

Special Gable 70 The Atlanta Georgian.
MEXICO CITY, March 1.-Two
hundred police were ordered on guard
about the American Club to-day and
in the streets approaching the build
ing because of a conspiracy to attack
the building. Government officials re-
fused 70 discuss this action, which
was taken by personal direction OF
President Huerta. but they admitted
that several arrests had been made in
connection with the plot
In addition 20 tho police stationed
at the club and in the streets. a de-
tachment of the Twenty Infan-
try was held nearby in readiness for
action.
1t is said that the plot was Matched
by opponents OF Huerta who hoped
by melting an attack ON Americans to
force intervention by the United
States.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Wife Slayer Ellis
Has Thaw Defense

CHICAGO. March "A defense
similar to that of Harry X. Thaw in
his trial FOR the murder Of Stanford
White was begun here TODAY in be-
half Of William Cheney Ellis, the
Cincinnati leather merchant. who is
being tried on charge Of numbering
his wife in their rooms in the Hotel
Sherman
Or. S. Patrick Machler a physician,
on the witness stand to-day testified
that Ellis was in a state of psychic
epilepsy or jransitory insanity when
ne shot his wife to death.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Sleep-Walking Girl
Sits on Frozen Pond;
Found Nearly Dead

DURHAM \. C., March Miss
Jessie Compton, daughter of Andrew
Compton, a prominent citizen of Or
ange County, While walking in her
sleep. wandered from her room to a
pond near the home of John T.
Hughes and sat down on the ice.
Later searching relatives found her
in an unconscious condition. She
was thought dead. but after many
hours physicians brought her to. She
is now in a.critical condition.
Until few days ago Miss Compton
was a teacher at Cedar Grove School,
Tesigning on account of bad health.
She is one of orange County's pref
ties girls. She remembers nothing
whatever of the episode.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Girl, Playing With
Gun, Kills Sister

COILINSVILLE. ALA. March a.
Miss Bertha GLADDEN., aged IA, was shot
and instantly killed by her sister,
Louise. 20 years old as the young wom-
en- were swapping "unloaded" guns at
each other In play. The shotgun in Il
hands OF the older girl exploded, 1T
orally blowing her sisters head from her
body The girl who did the shooting is
FRUSTRATED with grief and her Afe is
despaired of.
The girls were daughters OF John
GLADDEN., q prominent farmer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
SaliSburyMan Named
Hammers Successor

RALEIGH. y. C.. March Gov
ernor Craig to- day appointed Hayden
Clement. of Salisbury. Solicitor of the
Fifteenth Judicial District, to succeed
W. G.. Hammer, recently commits
stoned United states attorney for the
Western District.
Mr. Clement formerly was Assist
anita Attorney General His first duty
will be 10 investigate the death of
Preston Lyerly. believed TO have been
robbed and murdered at BARRIERS
Junction last week.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
8 Men and Woman
Taken in Hotel Raid

Three men and a woman arrested
by Sergeant George Billiard and Po-
liceman Shaw in raid on the Pryor
Hotel late Sunday night will be ar
raigned before Recorder Broyles Mon
day afternoon on charges or disorder
ly conduct They are l.. A. Bell, D..
p. Colwell and his wife, Mrs. Maggie
ColWell, and Roy Welcomer.
Bell is charged with having attack
ed his wife and thrown bottle at
her When the Tolice went to arrest
him. they found Colwell and his wife
and Welcomer in a room together.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Earthquakes Accompany
Blizzard in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Md. March .. The
blizzard which ragged in Baltimore was
accompanied by earthquake shocks,
three distinct tremors being felt here
Reports from various sections of the
State to-day said that the damage from
the storm would be extensive and fnan-
cial loss heavy.
No trains have reached here since
Yesterday afternoon, and shipping Is at
standstill The telegraph and tele-
phone wires were blown down and rail
traffic is stopped
The 50-miie wind ripped the roof
from the main workshop Of the Mary
land State Penitentiary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
DOrmitory Burns at
Locust Grove School

LOCUST GROVE. March 1.-The
wooden dormitory known as the boys
home at Locust Grove Institute was
burned this morning at o'clock No
one was injured. There will be no in
terruption of school work. The in
stitute still has ample dormitory az
commodations for all pupils.
The loss is partially covered by in
surance. Plans are already on foot
for a new brick building.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Big River Steamer
Raised From Bottom

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 1.-The big
river steamer Queen City was raised
from the bottom Of the OHIO Elver;
where she had rested since the night of
February II, and scores Of passengers
made a perilous trip to the shore in life
boats. The hull OF the boat was dam
aged, but experts declared that It could
he repaired and the steamer could De IN
service again in a few months.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
RuYs oFFIcE eulLplNa.

GADSDEN, ALA, March 2.--Capta'
+. NJ. Eslick of the United states
Army Nashville, Tenn, has purchased
the Stocks Building, a five STORY office
structure I'm this city from the Rus
sell Willis Realty Company. and Will
begin Improvements costing $500. The
purchase price was $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
SON SUCCEEDS EArHER.

MOBILE. March Price WI
liams. Jr., clerk Of the probate court.
was this Afternoon appointed judge Of
that court to succeed his father the
late Price Williams, Sr., who died on
Thursday. II Is one of the most lu-
cratIve positions in the Coulty.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Observation-Disclosures
Man Shoots Partner

BIRMINGHAM. March ~ =.
Watts. prominent real estate dealer
amd contractor, was shot by James a..
Hnlman. his business partner, AZ noon
to-day following quarrel ia the
FIRMS office. No one was present at
the shooting
Watts was rushed 90 a hospital IN a
dangerous condition and itillman was
taken TO Jail
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Watkins Here for
0glethOrpe Meeting

En- route on a business trip 10 West
ern cities as special counsel for the In
terstate Commerce Commission. Edgar
watkins. who also is director Of
Oglethorpe University. Is in Atlanta
Monday to attend a meeting Of the
board Of directors of the latter institu-
don.
law Of Interstate commerce
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
All Aboard Schooner
Ashore Believed Lost.

STONY CREEK, CONN, March 2.
All persons on board a schooner
which was driven ashore on Outer
Island in a 60-mile gale are believed
to have lost their lives. On account
of the high seas, no effort could be
made during the morning to reach the
stranded ship, whose rigging was car
ried away by the wind
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
MaSSell Theatrical
Asks Charter

Application for a charter for the
sam Masseu Theatrical Agency was filed
With Judge Bell Monday, The applica
ton Is signed by sam Massell and Ben
J and L. l. Massell. The agency, which
is to do a general hooking business, Will
500 each
The applicants ask for the privilege
Of Increasing the capital stock 10 $780,,
600 IL they should desire to do so.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
Steals 200 Sticks of
Gum; Spurns Money

HANERSTEAW. y. y. March g.
After breaking open a Slot machine, a
thief stole goo sticks or gum. but
throw coins found in the drawer upon
the floor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
AELn AS PosrAL rHIEF.

ASHEVlLLE. y. c.. March Fol
lowing the thett rom the pustofice az
amount OF money and stamps, man
answering the description Of one OF the
robbers was arrested az noon to-day
by Chief OF Police Mitchell. at WaNues-
Vile.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
5 Deaths Toll of
Storm in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. March Five
persons lost their lives in the terrific
blizzard which struck this city last
night and was still raging to-day
Snow is being piled into great drifts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03

MOBILE, March Edna Horton,
3-year-old infant of Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph Horton. prominent residents Of
Mobile died here to-day from the eff
fects OF swallowing a peanut that
lodged in her thoraN and choked her.
child.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
ALBANIANs RISING,

ATHENS GREECE, March "A Sc
rious uprising hGs occurred at Delvino,
near Janina. in Albania. Dispatches
from there today said that the Greek
military authorities are powerless,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03

by a high wind. Steam and electric
traffic was at standstill to-day and
wire communication badly crippled.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
,r,oMAI coMMIrTEEMAN ILL.

NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN ILL.
LEXINGTON, March 2.-John c..
Mayo. Democratic National COMMITTEE
man, probably the wealthlest man in
Kentucky, is very low with Bright's
disease. He has made $50, 900, 900 in the
last fifteen years in mountain lands.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-03
EnlroR RErIIRNs-

JEWISH EDITOR RETURNS.
After q visit in Savannah. Albert
Herskowitz. editor Of The American
Jewish Review, has returned TO his
home In Atlanta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11
COLORADO
and the Famous Rockies

Why not try to make this years va
cation more than just a pleasant rest?
Why not get the real rest, and the
education that only comes from a COM
plete change of scene?
Why not see the most beautiful
mountain region of the world-Colo-
RADIO?
How about recreation ?'-do you
ask? Every sport can be enjoyed
there, and the climate assures just
the right weather for outdoor sports.
To make your vacation a real delight
go on one of the fast trains of the
Rock Island Lines-direct to Denver.
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Convenient schedules-fnest, mod
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Our representatives are travel ex-
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Write or call for our illustrated book
let's OF wonderful Colorado F. H..
Plummer. ticket agent. Rock Island
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Low Fares June to September 80.
-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11

asks you to help, don't doubt him and
say that it can't be done Dig in and
! help and air your doubts afterwards.
"Dr. Marquis was a power in this
church and community. The church
was q power in this community be-
cause you helped your pastor. This
man will go away from you some day
a greater man than he came to you
if you work with him as you did with
DR.. Marquis"
Mr. Hanna then welcomed Mr.. Will
son to the Rock River presbytery in
behalf of the pastors and congregation.
At the conclusion of the last hymn, the
new pastor gave the benediction from
the pulpit.
Hold Reception.
Mr.. Hanna had stated previously
that at the conclusion of the services
all present should pass forward and
meet Rev. and Mrs. Wilson. and dur
ing the organ postlude a reception was
held in the front of the church, in
which those present, affiliated with
each of the three Presbyterian church
es, met the new pastor and his wife.
Both the South Park and Central
Presbyterian churches omitted their
mld-week services So that the members
had an opportunity to participate in
the services.
Cordial invitation has been extend
ed to the two churches to assist Broad
way in a reception which will be held
at the church parlors Friday evening,
complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. VIII
son. The hour will be-from till 10
O'Clock.
During their short residence here
Rev. and Mrs. Wilson have gained a
large circle of friends. AS pastor.
Mr.. Wilson has already proven to the
his worth, and the good
work left off by DR.. Marquis promises
TO be continued. by the new minister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11

ton. He is a pastor coming from an.
other denomination.
Those Recommended.
The candidates recommended for
ordination as ministers yesterday and
today are as follows:
E. H. Karlson, o. L. Karlstrom, d.
A. Knoch, H. w. Linden, E. A. Mar
tell, NJ. A. Melford, ]. E. Nelson, A.
N Nelson, Edwin Olson, E. E. Ryden,
H. p. Swenson, Roy Thelander, d. w.
Wilmer, H. L. Wilson, Gustav Lind
strom, Henry Hanson, A. c. Young
dahl, G. r. Peterson, J. J. Lindell,
Kenneth Bescher. F. Borgendahl,
Frank Carlson, A. G. Anderson, ]. L.
Benson, Nels Benson, Gustav Carlberg,
G. A Carlson, G. E. Freidenfelt, Frank
Emil Johnson and P. A.
Johnson.
1t is believed that DIR. L. A: Johns
ton of st. Paul will tender his resig
nation as synodical president owing to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11

vowed TO faithfully execute his duties
as pastor OF the church.
Mr.. Hanna then turned to the con-
gregation and asked the members if
they were willing to receive Mr.. Will
son as their leader; if they were ready
10 receive the word of the gospel from
him; if they were willing to encourage
and aid him. and If they were ready TO
give him that worldly maintenance
needed so that he could work among
them The congregation with upIift-
ed hand indicated that they were.
In delivering the charge to the pas
tor, Mr.. Oglevee said that II was
great honor to be called TO Broadway
as pastor. He stated in substance:
1t is very great privilege to be
called to Broadway as pastor and sue
cessor TO DR.. Marquis. 1 congratulate
the congregation in calling Mr.. Wilson
to the pulpit. Even though / am pas
tor at the South Park church. l feel a
par Of Broadway.
There is an unwritten law. that
once a member of Broadway always
a member. Even though there may be
a dissolution OF the membership. yet
Broadway will always be remembered
and an interest in it taken"
Turning TO Mr. Wilson at the close.
he said: Il congratulate you and the
people. May God bless you. Carlyle
once said: The most beautiful thing
is man talking out of his soul the
word Of God and destiny"
Urges Cooperation.
Mr.. Johnson. as he gave the charge
TO the congregation. urged that the
people cooperate with the new pastor |
so that Broadway may continue to be |
a power in Rock Island.
Mr.. johnson in part said, after read |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11
DEATH TAKES is
CLERGY In A YEAR
Inroads Upon Ministers of Au.
gustana Synod Shown in
President Report.
READ AT OPENING SESSION
Four Hundred Attending Annual Meet
ing at Sycamore-Dr. johnson
Expected to Resign.
Especial to The Argus.)

Sycamore, Ill, June 11.-Formal
opening of the 54th annual meeting of
the Augustana synod took place last
night in the Salem Lutheran church
of this city when Dr. G. A. Brandelle,
vice president of the synod, preached
the synQdical sermon. About 400 dele
gates-ministers and laymen-were
present at the opening.
The first business session was held
this morning when the annual report
of DR.. l.. A. Johnston, president of the
synod, was read. The report calls at
tention to the remarkable activity in
the synod along philanthropic lines
during the last year. Special mention
is made of the decision of the Rock
Island district to erect hospital in
Moline. In the Minnesota conference
an endowment fund of $250,000 has
been raised for Gustavus Adolphus col
lege. and a similar campaign is now
being carried on in the New York
conference for Upsala college. The
Iowa conference during the year has
also been active, having dedicated
$4,000 hospital in Des Moines. 1t is
known as the Iowa Lutheran hospital
and has a capacity for 100 patients.
Praise for A. G. Anderson.
The Augustana Book concern, cele-
brates its 25th anniversary this year,
and warm praise is given to its man.
age, A. G. Anderson, in the report of
the synod president.
DR.. Johnston also calls attention to
the unprecedented death rate among
the clergy of the synod during the
year. Sixteen have passed away, many
of them middle aged men. He advo-
Gates strongly the establishing of a
pension fund for superannuated min
listers, calling attention to the funds
raised by other denominations for this
purpose, and the policy of many indus |
trial concerns in adopting the pen
sion idea
After one OF the most strenuous |
days ever experienced in the minister i
lum. that body yesterday examined |
20 additional candidates for the minis |
try. OF these two withdrew their APP /
plications after special committees /
had been appointed TO consider their
eases. They are o. F. Domeij, who
was called TO Rice Lake, Wis. and
Paul Schaffer, who had call from
Newman Grove, Neb. A third candi-
late. o. w. Westling. was advised TO
AXE a two year course in Augustana
seminary before applying for ordina-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11
HIGGINS TRAINMASTER
OF ILLINOIS DIVISION

II. c. Higgins, who was promoted
from the position of general yardmas.
ter at Siivis, today entered upon his
new duties as trainmaster of the ILL
nois division of the Rock Island road.
Mr. Higgins is one of the most popu-
lar and efficient men in the service of
the Rock Island in this territory, hav-
ing made a fine record in the handling
Of the traffic of the Silvis yards. All
his friends are pleased to learn of his
Clifford Duncan has
been appointed Silvis yardmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11

ton. He is a pastor coming from an
Iother denomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11

his protracted illness. Considerable
interest centers around his probable
successor. DR.. Brandelle, vice presi
dent of the synod, is regarded as the
logical candidate.
Fight Close in Football.
Much interest is also manifested In
the question of permitting football al
the synodical institutions. A decided
victory was won by the football
enthusiasts when the synodical coun-
Gil acted favorably. The closeness OF
the vote, however, presages a warm
fight on the floor of the synod when the
question comes up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11
Vows FaithfuI W..

After q prayer by Mr.. Johnson and
hymn. the constitutional questions
were asked b. Mr.. Hanna. in the pull
pit. from Mr. Wilson. who stood before
him In his responses. Mr.. Wilson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-11
THREE MINISTERS
INSTALL HEAD OF
BROADWAY FLOCK
Beautiful Services Mark Insti-
tuition Into Charge of Rev.
James Edgar Wilson.
AUDIENCE FROM CHURCHES
o.,.l,uance o. DENOMINATIONS Power
Here Urged BY Clergy Who
Advocate Cooperation

With beautiful services and before
fair sized gathering OF members of
,hs three Rock Island Presbyterian
churches. Rev. James Edgar Wilson
vas installed pastor a. the Broadway
Presbyterian church las evening.
From the beginning OF the ceremo-
MES which marked his institution IN
III the benediction Mt. Wilson occu-
MED q front pew. In the pulpit. which
ras beautiful in decorations of cut
Aoxers and pot-ed ferns, were seated
Rev. Milton G. Hanna. moderator of the
pocl, River presbytery, who resides at
seaton: Rev. W. G. Oglevee OF the
south Park Presbyterian church. and
Rev. David 4. Johnson pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian church. These
latter three ministers were IN charge
OF the services.
Follow Church Rites.
The ceremonies were in cCnforma-
ton with those prescribed by the
church for the installation OF the pas
TOR. and the words spoken by each Of
the ministers were fu. OF the spirit
which will give both Mt Wilson and
his congregation a new inspiration so
that the Broadway Presbyterian church
will continue as a power in the com
nunity.
Following the usual order Of services.
Mr.. Hanna gave the sermon, taking as
his tex, IF We continue in my words.
then We are one Of my disciples and
re shall know the truth" In the ser
mon. among his assertions was that
the Lord EVER asked that we do His
bidding without results. He stated
that many people are doubling the
word OF the Lord and are asking
What is the TRUTH" He said: If
We are faithful 70 Jesus Christ. we
shall know the truth
He also said: a great many of us
use Gods word like an emergency
brake. When things are running along
smoothly we pay no attention TO il.
but the minute anything goes wrong
We run 10 the bible and ask that The
Lord help Us right away"
Vows Faithful Work.
After prayer by Mr.. Johnson and |
q hymn. the constitutional questions /
were asked BIZ Mr.. Hanna. in the pull |
pit. from Mr.. Wilson. who stood before /
him In his responses. Mr.. Wilson !