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10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Cc. E. and national flags. The organ in the rear of the pulpit is adorned with fiags and bunting, and the reading desk on the pul- pit is enveloped with a handsome Ame: flag. The committees representing the four churches are as follows: Gay Street Baptist Church—Messrs. W. Hunter Haycock, Kaldenbach, Ladson, Frank I. Green, Mahlon Haycock, B. R. Archer and Charles Coberth, Misses Bes- sie and Alice Hospital, Allie Marks, Jes- sie Norton, Nellie Bernhard, Cora Marks, Annie Huger, Susie Haycock, Nettie Trail and MesdSmes Oliver, Hunter, Clark and Thompson. Emory Chapel M. E. Church—Misses An- nie Robinson,Gertie Thomas, Virgie Brown, Clara Gill, Lucy Broster, Mamie Gill, Lula Keene and Mesdames J.W. Keen, J.G. Keen, Edna Bushee and Messrs. William O. Ray and D. A. Whitner. Memorial Chu United Brethren— 'sses Ella J. Morrison, Gussie Hammer, Mollie Armand, Helen Barnard, the Mes- dames W. J. Holtman, J. E. Fout and Washington Topham, and the Messrs. C. S. Hardy and 8. G. Wise. Langdon Methodist Ei E. Higdon and } mittec representing the Epworth of the Foundry Church is as fol- Misses Lula Bates, Eliza Wahly, Eva Denham, Eleanor Cahill, Mabel Brown, Anna Tillon, Mabel L. Perry, Sallie Wat- S Shotwell, M. Ada Steinmetz, Altshee, Mesdames W. F. Woolard the Messrs. W. F. Woolard, R. L. B. Babbit and W. T. Bair. W. F. Woolard is the chairman of eral committee? headquarters of Illinois are at nt, Pennsylvania avenue and 15th and Bains, Dr. 7 Mr. the ¢ The h the Ri street. Bishop Fallows of the M. E. Church, and located at Chicago, registered last evening. He is stopping at the Ebbitt. OHIO. The buckeye as an emblem of the great state of Ohio Is universally recognized by residents of that state, and those who will come to this city will no doubt feel at home, for when they arrive at the New York Avenue Presby- terian Church, 13th and New York ave- nue, which ts the headquarters of the ftate Gelegation to the convention, they / will come in touch almost at once with their state emblem. The committee repre- j, senting the Endeavor zsociety of that church, in complet- ing the very elabo- rate arrangemenis for the care and re- ception of the dele- gates, made the buckeye a part of the decoration of the church. A row of these shining nuts borders the table where the delegates register, and a similar border {s found around the table where in- formation is given, so that in truth it may be said that the first thing the Ohloians will come in contact with when they reach the church will be the buckeye. In addition festoons of this nut have teen made, and extend from the chandelier im the center of the Sunday school room to variovs points in a circle. This is only a feature ir the decoration of the church, which has _ been carried out in a tasteful manner. The Sunday school room, which is entirely given up to the use of the dele- gates, presents an especially attractive ap- Pearance. At each of the windows there @re curtains of red bunting, draped with the same material in white and blue, and adorned with rosettes of the same material, #0 that the color scheme is harmonious and effective. Cc. E. flags and the national flags are used to give touches of color to the room, nd ir addition to the places where various divisions of the work are carried on there @re tables scattered about where the dele- gates can attend to their correspondenze, apd an cbundance of seats and parlors gsupplicd with easy chair and lounges. In the auditorium upstairs the decorations are simple but effective. C. E. flags are ar- Fanged tn masses clong the piles: fronis, ‘while the wall in the rear of the pulpit is @raped with a large American flag, and in front of the pillars is a handsome florat Gesign bearing the word “Welcome,” with the letters “C. E.” as a pendant. During yesterday and today quite a num- ber of delegates came in and registered and were provided with quarters. The bulk of the delegation, which, it shought, will aggregate some 1,500, is expected to arrive this afternoon. The headquarters will be at the Fredonia, which is just across the street from the New York Ave- fue Church. Gen. Walter 8. Payne of Fostoria, Ohio, registered. The committee of arrangements is com- posed of the following: B. Burnham, chairman; Miss S. K. Randolph, vice chair- men; W. J. Hayes, secretary; W. B. Ran- Gail, treasurer; J. E. Bates, Miss Bessie Holcomb, Miss Emma Koehler, W. B. Robi- son, Miss Mae Jenks, Miss A. Wurdeman, Miss Carhart, Mr. Young, Mrs. K. Musser, Miss Lusk, Miss Finney, Mr. Wurdeman, Mr. Jenks, Mr. Finch, Mr. Parker. NEW MEXICO. The headquarters of the New Mexico Endeavorers are the same as those of the floating societies. Only about twenty-five delegates are expected to be present at the convention. Among those who arrived this forenoon were Miss Mathena Beekman of Vegas and Misses Lulu H. Hamilton and M. R. Riggle of Locomo. They are the advance guard, and the others are ex- pected to show up later In the afternoon, the train being scheduled at the depot at 1:30 pm. The reception committee of the church is composed of W. C. Lenz, chairman; Jno. Myers, Mrs. A. B. Barringer, Miss Sarah Burnette, Miss May Spillman, C. E. Evans and W. Johnson. The entertainment committee is composed of Mrs. C. Alvin Smith, the wife of the pastor; Mrs. Chas. Getting Their Bearings. E. Evans and Mrs. William Jones. The registration committee is composed of Leo 8. Sehoenthal, chairman; Miss Florence L. Topley and Mrs. Ida V. Heide. The ushers’ committee consists of Henry W. Myers, William Waters and Ed. Meyers. There is @ special excursion committee of one, con- sisting of Mr. Schoenthal. The local society of the church has planned a great treat for the visitors. Ex- cursions will be made to the surrounding territory and old earthworks, Fort Myer, Arlington cemetery, Glen Echo, Cabin John Bridge and a number of other places. In addition to this, the excursion committee will accompany the guests on the train ex- cursions to surrounding points of interest after the close of the convention. The colors of New Mexico are tan and ight green, and these are displayed upon a shield, just back of the pulpit, which contains the motto of the state, “New Mexico for Christ.” All possible arrange- ments have been made for the convenience of the visitors. The basement of the chureh has been well fitted up for a rest- ing room, while the second floor contains all the booths for information, registration, packages and everything else and the post office. The daily weather map Is posted in @ conspicuous position, so that it can be seen by all. GEORGIA. About seventy-five corn-cracking En- Geavorers trom the state of Georgia reach- ed Washington at 8:30 this morning on a special train, and went immediately to their church headquarters at the Mount Vernon Place Church, under the escort of ith of the local society. special was an hour late,ow- ing to heavy travel on southern roads, but the delay only made the Endeavorers the More anxious to get to headquarters, reg- ister, go to their rooms, wash up and get out to see the sights as early as possible. Most of them have quarters in the imme- diate vicinity of the church, and they were in and out of the church headquarters all the morning, posting letters and asking all sorts of questions about what to see and how to get there. Mr. EL. Faw of Atlanta is manager of the state excursion, and he was a busy man this morning looking out for his peo- But he found time to express his hearty appreciation of the treatment his delegates were receiving, and said he was sure they would be most excellently cared for. The Georgians left their homes yes- terday morning, and had a most pleasant railroad journey through the coast state to the capital. Mishaps there were none, and more than being a little travel tired, the delegates were in good condition and out for a good time. Those who have registered from the corn- cracker state are the following: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Faw, Miss Pattle Min- hinett of Roswell, at 3202 17th street; Mr. and Mrs. George B. McGaughey, Mrs. W. 8. Erdman, Mrs. L. N. Boston of Atlanta, Miss Anna Hope of Augusta, Levi E.White of Augusta. Since the first Georgia special came in early this morning small parties of Geor- gia Endeavorers have been arriving on every train from the south. About noon quite a large party registered at the Mt. Vernon Place Church, Georgia headquar- ters, and many more are expected !ater this afternoon and tonight. W. C. Carlisle, Savannah; P. F. Clark, Avgusta; Mrs. J. D. Eppes, Savannah; T. H. McGillis, Reedsville; Mrs. K. 8. Good- rich, Savannah; Mrs. M. P. Griggs, Clarksville; John W. Haley, jr., Augusta; J. H. Heery, Reidsville; Georgia Hender- son, Savannah; W. L. Hubbard, jr., A. D. Lattimore, E. B. Martendale, Atlanta; Sarah J. McKenzie, Augusta; Mrs. J. M. Mock, Savannah; W. B. Neale, Burnsville; F. M. Robinson, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shuptarine, Savannah; B. W. Sikes, Reidsville, Miss Anna Sutton, Clarksville; Mrs. G. M. Thornsen, Ss.vannah; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Troth, Atlanta; H. P. Verdery, Augusta; L. L. Wellman, Savannah, Sadie G. and C. P. Williamson, Atlanta; C. M. Walker, Aliph; B. C. Fry, Atlanta; A. W. Grafton, Atlanta. VIRGINIA, The Virginia Endeavorers are expected to invade Weshington this evening about 6 o'clock 1,59 strong, and will proceed im- mediately to their headquarters in the lecture room of the First Baptist Church, corner of 16th and O streets northwest. The headquarters are bright with the col- H| ors of Virginia, dark blue and white, inter- ¢ mingled with the red, white and blue of Arizona, a_ striking feature of the deco- rations being these colors entwined around a number of Jarge Ira W. Roanoke wes one of the advance guard which arrived this morning. Rev. Mr. Kimmel is pastor of the Disciples’ Church of his native city, and a flourishing Y. P. S. C. E. there. Others from the old dominion who are already on the ground are: Mr. R. W. Kimball, Miss Campbell, Miss Mertz and Mr. bell, all of Roanoke, and Mrs. Mitchel, Miss Sykes and Miss Stiles of Manassas. The main body will arrive in a train of three sec- tions. The following committees have been ap- pointed, and will assist President E. Hil- ton Jackson in looking after the dele- gates: Reception—J. W. Musson, Will Altemus, Lucy Spieden, Cuthbert Spieden, Bessie Glass, Emma Yeatman, Annie Hazleton, Emily Given, Amelia Altemus, Grace Pren- tice, Hill Dickinson and eWstcott Clarke, ith the following as guides: Mollie Pren- tice, Hill Dickinson and Westcott Clarke, Green, Herbert Richardson, Louie Alte- mus and Earl Zepp, Margaret Patch. Entertainment—J. O. C. Roberts, Lollie ‘Waiting for a Car. Hazleton, Ernestine Thornton, Georgia Cline, Emily Given, W. H. Ernul and Maude ine. Registration—E. H. Latch, Alice Yeat- man and Evy M. Dickinson. Decoration—W. L. Speiden, Ella Given, Amelia Altemus, Marion Moss and Miss J. Connell. Ushers—Albert Speiden, Moncure Burke, W. H. Ernul, W. S. Coursey, E. P. Dick- inson, G. Emery Green, G. L. Wilkinson Young. jon—E. Hilton Jackson. VERMONT. The Vermont headquarters are located at the Union M. E. Church on 20th street, just below Pennsylvania avenuc, and it is expected that fully 300 members of the so- ciety from the Green mountain state will show up at the convention. There were mone who reported at headquarters this fcrenoon, and the whole party was expected on’ a special train, scheduled to arrive about 2 o'clock this afternoon. ‘The decorations at the church are excel- lent, and reflect much credit upon the com- mittee which performed the work. ‘The post office is well equipped for busi- ness, and a genuine street letter box is in place. Across the hall is the ladies’ resting room, which is fitted up with couches and easy chairs, and in which a ladies’ maid is to be kept constantly in attendance. On the second floor the corresponding room is located, fitted up with dainty desks, and supplied with all the current literature for the pleasure of the visitors. MAINE. The Maine delegation has its headquar- ters assigned at the West Street Presby- terian Church, on P street between 32d and 31st streets. The com- mittee in charge ex- pects to accommo- date over 300 visi- tors, and things have been made in readi- ness for even a larger number. There were several arrivals this morning, though the bulk of the people are not expected in 4 until some time this afternoon. Those who have already regis- tered are Misses Grace E.Phillips, Emma N. Richardson and Nellie V. Bowie, all of Biddeford; A. P. Beckenan of Old Town, and Miss Cora Bickford, the presi- dent of the state union of C. E. socie- ties. ‘The decorations of the church are ex- tensive, and perhaps the most elaborate of any in the city. The church proper is dec- orated with two American flags, extending from either corner near the chancel rail. ‘The chancel space is filled with potted plants. Across the organ pipes in large let- ters is the society motto, “For Christ and the Church.” In the rear of the church, in imitation fresco upon the wall, are the state mottoes of Maine, “Attempt great things from God; expect great things from Ged.” The most elaborate decorations, how- ever, are in the lecture room. Over thirty barrels of pine cones were brought from the state for the purpose of decoration, and these have been used with effect. Back of the platform is an immense easel, sixteen feet high, with a background of pine cones de Qucof nt Lat £ Om aud aft we Lo 1896-TWENTY-TWO PAGES. Le, Stree Ore. . O BF us hears a Ln Suiting word Oe ada Sick Réznel “G. ouerend oud pocscer the Caucl |” Dher., whe toh IN each wml euler! ghe Our port entirely, and trimmed with pine branches. In the center, worked in bunting of green and gray color, are the initials “C. E.,” while the top has worked in the word ‘wel- come.” Eight barrels of cones were used for this alone. Leading to the lounging room are portiers made of pine cones, while along the walls are strings of cones. There is a registration booth and post office on one side of the room, and on the other a booth of the Good-Will Farm, a Christian Endeavor enterprise in Maine, where poor boys are taken care of. Samples of their work will be sold to visitors to the head- quarters as souvenirs. The stand is deco- rated in pine boughs and cones, and looks pretty. Another booth of interest is the ficating Endeavor booth, which represents the Maine contingent, and which Is built of cars, fishing nets and anchors, artistically arranged. The decorations in the Sunday school hall are elaborate and pretty. The committee in charge of the reception of the guests consists of Richard P. Wad- dey, chairman; Misses L. and B. Tschiffley, Miss Maud Mann, Miss Beatrice Graham, Miss Fannie Gilbert, Miss Etta Hanger, Miss Sue Thomas, Miss Elizabeth Alexan- der, Miss Margaret Winship, Miss Edith Leetch, Miss Lottie Mayfield, Miss Martha Berry, Miss Lennie McGowan, Miss Mary Hedrick, Miss Bessie Lewis, Messrs. Lucien McGowan, W. A. Hedrick, bert G. Leetch, W. T. Moulton, L. R. Alexander and Charles Hepburn. RHODE ISLAND. The Rhode Islanders, who have as their headquarters the new Fifteenth Street M. E. Church, will not arrive until sorne time this afternoon. When th2y do they will find a cordial welcome from the Endea- vorers of the Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church, who are assisted in receiving them by the Epworth League of Fifteenth Street Church. The dark blue of little Rhody, together with the national and C. E. col- ors, contrasted with the fresh appearance of the new Sunday school room of tie church, in which the headquarters are lo- cated, forms a particularly bright picture. ALABAMA. The Alabama delegation were several hours late, but they knew svon after leav- ing Harper's Ferry that a warm and hearty welcome awaited them upon their arrival at the national capital, as Mr. A. W. Bow- en, one of the leading members of the Ninth Street Christian Church, had, at the request cf the Y. P. 8. C. E., gone to Har- per’s Ferry to meet them and assure them that they would soon be in the hands of friends. “Chey were escorted to the church, corner of 9th and D streets northeast, where a@ most bountiful repast was awaiting them. NEW JERSEY, The delegates from New Jersey had their Presbyterian headquarters at the First Objects of Interest. Church, where up to noon today about 300 delegates registered. The church edifice Was prettily decorated with American flags and Christian Endeavor emblems. About the lecture room are headquarters for the information, registration and other commit- tees. The rainy weather prevented many of the lady delegates from visiting the church to register, and much inconvenience was caused by the rule that no one could register by proxy or receive a badge of ad- mission to the tents without personally ap- plying for it. ‘Three weary and mud-bespotted Christian Endeavorers arrived at the New Jersey headquarters from Moorestown. They had ridden a large part of the journey from thelr homes on bicycles. They were G. A. Pettit, H. T. Robinson and Carl Zeager. They ‘left Moorestown yesterday at 2 o'clock, riding to Philadelphia, thence go- ing by boat to Baltimore, and then riding to thé end of their journey on their wheels. NEW HAMPSHIRE. The visiting Endeavorers from the gran- ite state will have their headquarters at the Union M. E. Church, along with their neighbors from the Green mountain state. There are about 300 members from New Hampshire expected at the convention, and much more than this number can be accommodated. Mr. Manning W. Fernan- dez was sent as an advance guard this morning at 10 o'clock to Baltimore to meet the excursionists on their special train and bring them to the church. MARYLAND. The colors of Lord Baltimore were every- where used with lavish hand in the decora- tee Qu? tate uy Cee The Invocation Hymn. The invocation hymn for the Endeavorers has attracted a great deal of attention, not merely because of its author, but because of its merits as one of the best of recent contributions to hymnology. The hymn was written by Col.!John Hay in response to a request made ‘by: the Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, D.D., pastef of the Church of the Covenant. Col. Hay ‘is ‘an old resident of Col. John Hay. Washington; was one of President Lin- coin’s private secretaries; is a writer of re- murkable ability, and is now known the world over as one of the martyred Pres!- dent's biographers. The hymn will be sung to the tune, “Federal Street.” Tae accom- panying reproduction 1s from the original manuscript: tion of the Metropolitan M. E. Church to- day, that being the headquarters of the Maryland delegates to the Christian En- deavor convention. While the rain had little effect on En- deavorers who had started before this morning, it caused many of the Mary- land delegation to de- fer their visit to Washington until later in the day, when they hoped for clear skies. It is expected, too, that a large num- ber of the Baltimore and other delegates who can reach their homes readily every day will simply visit Washington dally to attend the meetings of the convention, so that but few will be accommodated in the city. The visitors to the Maryland headquarters are welcomed as they enter the lecture room, and escorted to the registration com- mittee, or to the booth where lodgings are provided. Up to noon today not over a score of the Marylanders had applied for accommodations of the committee at their headquarters, most of those arriving here having previously secured rooms. The Maryland delegates arriving during the forenoon today were: A. J. Walter, Re- Nance; D. W. Anstine, Marion; Mrs. BE. W. Asper, Lewistown; J. W. Asper, Lewis- town; Olive Boggess, Baltimore; A. J. Bache, Takoma Park; Mrs. Beavers, Hagerstown; D. Burgess, Frederick; G. M. Boryer, Hagerstown; Rev. J. M. Butler, Westernport; Geo. E. Butler, Oakland; Miss M. Bennett, Frederick; E. L. Blake, Balti- more; J. G. Buch, Baltimore; Jessie Bennet, Frederick; Miss M. Benson, Elvaton; W. D. McCaudy, Baltimore; Alice Carter, Hagerstown; John Colbflower, Gracham: Loyd Colbflour, Gracham; W. R. Collins, Laurel; Mrs. A. Connoa, Baltimore; Miss A. Campbell, Baltimore; Rev. F. R. Saus, Marly; Charles K.> Deitz, Baltimore; Louisa F. Engelbrecht; Frederick; Marion F. Eichelberger, Rocky Ridge; H. Parlett East, Baltimore; LeneL. Gamble, Alchino; Alice B. Gevin, Baltimore; Saul Ganty, Hagerstown; Edith! A.‘Gardner, Annapolis; Miss Milly Genber;: Baltimore; Miss Katie Genber, Baltimore; Mrs. Ella Glasscock, Eloaton; Geo. W.:Hayde, Baltimore; J. A. Hopkins, Clayton; :Julia Henneberger, Hagerstown; M. L: Horine, Burkettsville; Henry E. Hanshew, Gérmantown; Mrs. FE. Hanshew, Germantown; Jennie Hanshew, Germantown; Mrs..Samuel L. Harper, Bal- timore; Miss Jessie M. Hood, Hickory; Miss Mamie E. Hoed, Baltimore; James H. Hood,. Baltimore, ‘Missi Jennie C. Hering, Sandyville; Mrs. Isaac Haller, Frederick: Isaac H. Haller, Frederick; Effie M. Hast, Cumberland; Samuel F.| Harper, Baltimore: Rose Haberlein, Rrostburg; Mr. and Mrs. E. Hatch, Lutherville;, Edna Hull, Creagerstown, Miss }. Hardt, Frederick; Della D. Parks, Miss Effie F. Baker, Miss Florence Baker, Hagerstown; Miss Cora Ficks, Finstown; Miss Elsie Albaugh, Miss Ora Baker; Miss Alvernon, Miss Ora Al- baugh, Miss Bettie Storer, Hagerstown; Mr. A. W. Smith, Frego; Mr. Ed. Wolff, Baltimore; Mrs. Theo. Fahrney, Mr. Theo. Fahrney, Mr. Cave, Mrs. Cave, Mrs. Case, Misses Carrie and Amanda Barr, Hagers- town. NEBRASKA. Active preparations have been made at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 9th street between G and H streets, to keep a watch- ful’ eye over the endeavorers from Ne- braska. The large Sunday schcol room of the church is decorated with flags and bunting, and supplied with registration, Information, entertainment and Other booths. In addition, arrangements have been made to check wraps, umbrellas and bicycles. A letter box has also been placed FLOATING SOCIETIES. ‘The headquarters of the Floating Socie- ties are located at the Peck Memorial Chapel, corner of 28th street and Pennsyl- vania avenue. The membership of the society is composed of those who are sailors or seamen, or who secure their liv- ing through mari- time channels. About thirty members of the floating societies are expected to be in attendance, but none are expected to ar- rive until late this afternoon. The or- ganization has a membership of 3,000 persons, embrazing in all seventy-one vo- cleties, fifty-two of which are on ship- board and nineteen on shore. The headquarters have been fitted up especially for the members of this so- ciety. In the chapel proper a wire rope suspends an anchor directly back of the pastor’s pulpit. Fas- tened along the ornamental ceiling beams are a number of artistic pasteboard ban- ners, fifty-sever in all, of white and blue color. The white represents the ships in rt, while the blue represents the mem- ers of the society out on the sea. The flags in the church are numerous, and Many nationalities are represented. The American flag predominates, and has the most conspicuous place, one of the flags being the next largest ever made. The Tunisian flag and the Norwegian flag are TERT FLOATING SOGETIES Mr. Carleton Hughes, Author of the Welcome Hymns. draped on the north wall of the chapel while the Dutch, United States of Colon- bia, Nicaraguan and Haytian flags are all draped around the chapel with pretty ef- fect. The other decorations of the church are very pretty, and Christian Endeavor em- blems are seen on all sides. While the chapel is the most profusely decorated place, the other two floors of the chapel have not been negiected. On the first floor, where the entertainment booth, the regis- tration stand and the post office are located, there are a number of vari-colored flags and bunting. The correspondents’ room is also touched up in bright colors, and the resting room in the basement shows plenty of signs of gayety. The paper for letter purposes furnished in the correspondents’ room is unique in design, and well gotten up, having the C. flag in gold, with the name of the church, while in faint colors on the blank there is a cut of the Capitol. At noon there were three arrivals of the Floating Societies. The most important of any was that of Mrs. Antoinnette P. Jones of Falmouth, Mass., the superintendent of the Floating Societies of Christian Endeav- or. The other arrivals were Herman A. | Anderson of Vineyard Haven, Mass., and Charles H. Mosley of Portland, Me. MISSOURI. -The Memorial Lutheran Church, corner of 14th and M streets northwest, is thrown open for the reception of the Missour! En- deavorers. It has been decorated with flags and the coats-of-arms of Missouri and Montana, which latter state also has its headquarters there. All looks inviting and hospitable. The main train from Missouri is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 this after- noon, ALASKA. So far no reindeer sledges nor dog trains have drawn up before the Church of the Covenant, where the headquarters of Alaska are, bearirg sojourners from the arctic regions, and no visitors muffled in seal shins and ermine have put in an ap- pearance. Up to some weeks ago two dele- gates from Alaska were counted upon, Dr. Sheldon Jackson and a student, who has been in this country during the winter. Both of them, however, have gone back to Alaska. NORTH CAROLINA. The Endeavorers from North Carolina have headquarters at the Mt. Vernon Place Church. They came in at 8 o'clock this morning and were met at the Penn- sylvania station by Mr. R. E. L. Smith of the local society and conducted immediately ‘Welcomed by Hackmen. to the church, where they received the necessary map, badge and program, and then went singly and in squads to their several places of abode. They are about twenty-five in number. ARKANSAS. The Endeavorers from Arkansas will not reach the city until tomorrow morning about 8 o'clock. Their church headquarters will be at the Mt. Vernon Place Society, and Mr. A. L. Dietrich of that soctety will go to Charlottesville tonight to escort the Arkansas people to Washington. UOLORADO, IDAHO AND WYOMING. The delegates from Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming, who are to make the Westmin- At the Depot. ster Presbyterian Church, near 7th and D streets southwest, their headquarters, are in ition and a miniature office " poe on post all due here by 5 o'clock this afternoon. About twenty delegates, wearing dark red and blue colors, arrived from Denver last night, and were escorted to the church. Messrs. Yount, Church and Bryan went to Washington Junction this afternoon to meet an incoming party and escort them to headquarters. UTAH. Only three delegates are absolutely known to be coming from Utah, and of these two have already arrived and have registered at the Gurley Memorial Church. They are Robert Caskey, president of the Salt Lake City Collegiate Institute, and also presidant of the State C. E. Union, and Rev. H. B. Steelman. Mr. Gorham is the other delegate from that state, and he is coming this evening with the New York delegation. OKLAHOMA AND MISSISSIPPI. The delegations from Oklahcma and Mis- sissippi are expected to reach the Eastern Presbyterian Church, which is to be their headquarters, about 6 o'clock this after- Avoiding the Wet. noon. The delegates will be escortec by one or more of the members of the com- mittees. to comfortable homes in the vi- cinity of their headquarters. The various committees have completed their work and everythirig is ready for the reception of the visitors. The decorations of the lec- ture room, where the various bureaus are located, and those of the auditorium, are elaborate and attractive. PRELIMINARY MEETINGS. Twenty-Two to Be Held in Churches This Evening. While the formal opening of the conven- tion does not cccur until tomorrow morn- ing, when the first meetings are held in the tents and the annual address of Presi- dent Clark and annual report of Secretary Baer are to be presented, yet preparatory services are on the program for tonight in twenty-two of the various churches. Not only delegates, but citizens generally tre invited to these meetings. They sre cpen to all, and every one will find a welcome. The general topic of the evening is “Deepening the Spiritual Life.” The meet- ings are in the nature of a preparatory consecration service before the delegates enter upon the week of religious activity and effort. The pastors will preside, and addresses will be made in each church by two visiting ministers. At the conclusion of the sermons, a quiet hour is arranged for, to be led by prominent Endeayorers from all parts of the country. The churches in which the meetings are to be held are located in all paris of the city, convenient to delegates and residents in their-vicinity. The list follows: Gunton Temple Memorial, 14th and R; Calvary Baptist, Sth and H; Mt. Vernon Place M. E., 9th and K; Garfield Memorial, Vermont avenue near N; New York Avenue Presby- terian, New York avenue near 14th; First Baptist, 16th and O; Church of the Coven- ant, Connecticut avenue and N; Memorial Lutheran, Vermont avenue and 1ith; Met- ropolitan Presbyterian, 4th and B south- east; Hamline M. E., 9th and P; Kendall Baptist, 9th below B southwest; Metropoll- tan M. E., M near 15th; Nineteenth Street Baptist, 19th and 1; Epiphany Epis- copal, G near 13th; Central Presbyterian, I and ;_ Eastern Presbyterian, 6th and Maryland avenue northeast; West Street Presbyterian, P near 31st; Gurley Memorial Presbyterian, Florida avenue near 6th; Congress Street M. P., 31st between M and N, and John Wesley A. M. E. Zion, Con- necticut avenue near L. In the First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets, an illustrated lecture will be delivered on Armenia, “The Crescent Against the Cross;” while at the First Presbyterian Church, 4% between C and D Streets, an address cn “The Land of the Rising Sun” will be illustrated with ster- eopticon views. These twenty-two meetings will be held simultaneously, from 8 to 1# o'clock. They will be preceded by a song service, led by the choirs of the various churches, and the congregations will be seated by members of the genera! ushers’ committee. Most of the churches selected for these preliminary services are also headquarters for some of the state delegations, and it is probable that delegates will attend at those places where their headquarters are locat2d. There is no compulsion as to this, however, and selections can be made according to the personal preference of each one who cares to attend, whether he be a visiting delegate cr a resident of Washington. DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS. the Many Prominent Endeavorers Regis- ter at the Ebbitt Headquarters. ‘Well-dressed men and women wearing Christian Endeavor badges over a variety of colored ribbons bearing the names of states were crowding the Ebbitt House this morning, and from now until tomorrow afternoon their numbers will be constantly augmented. The Ebbitt House is the head- quarters of the Endeavor army, and its mcst prominent leaders are quartered there. President Francis EB. Clark, accom- panied by his wife and daughter, Miss Maud W. Clark; Secretary John Willis Baer and Mrs. Baer, Treasurer William Shaw and Howard B. Grose arrived yester- day from Boston, and were assigned pleas- ant apartments. This morning Mr. Clark, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Baer and other leaders were not to be seen at the hotel by the numerous callers upon them, as they were in attendance upon an informal conference of the officers and t tees of the society, and many of the state presidents, at the trustees’ committee room in the W. L. I. C. Armory. The Ebbitt register showed a large number of distin- guished divines and Christian Endeavor workers, in addition to those already men- tioned. Among them were Bishop Arnett of Ohio, Bishop Baldwin and Canon Richardson of London, Ontario; Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago, Rev. Wayland Hoyt of Philad-l- phia, Rev. Dr. J. L. Withrow of Chicago, Rev. R. F. Coyle of Oakland, Cal.; Rev. H. F. Shupe and wife of Dayton, Ohio, and Rev. Arnold Steuli of London, England. Ex-Postmaster General Wanam tker and Dr. Ira D. Sankey, the evangelical singer, for so many years associated with Mr. Moody, will be &mong the arrivals at the Ebbitt this afternoon. a Indictments Returned. The grand jury this afternoon returned the following indictments: John Lawson, lerceny; John F. Lawler, carnal knowledge of a female child under sixteen, and Mollie Arrington, accessory thereto; Wm. Clem- ents and James F. Brown, rape, and Jos. Butler, housebreaking. Se Grain and Cotton Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, ‘thal- mann & Co., New York. GRAIN. pick Open. rq Low. Close. Wheat—S nee 56% ie 56% 56% Dee. 58% 50 5s 58-9 2% 27% BM aT 5 Me Or 6.80 oo Gs 6. = 762 762 7.45 7. B87 3.87 872 3.75 415 415 405 407 17 3.80 @OTTOD Qpen. High. Low. Close, cl2Z 7.18 «67.12 7.17 658 665 658 6.63 659 664 659 6.62 655 66 655 6.6) FINANCE AND TRADE Wall Street Was Fickle and Feverish. GREATLY DISTRESSED BY CHICAGO NEWS Foreigners Keep Out Market. of the NO SPECULATIVE FEATURES Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, July 8.—The defeat of gold at Chicago yesterday and lower prices in the London market resulted in a feverish and lower opening this morning. Foreign houses were credited with a few insig- nificant transactions only, the market re- flecting the absence of a foreign demand by a decreased volume of business and fractional concessions in values. There was no pressure to sell after the first hour, the absence of business alone preventing improvement. The delay in the convention's proceedings at Chicago had a tendency to restrict treding somewhat, but the speeches made during the lapses in the regular routine were generally conceded to strength . the cause of the opposition. This fact, coupled with the belief that the crisis of the political situation will pass with the dissolution of the convention, has discouraged a further extension of the short account. This account has already assumed unwieldly proportions, and a foro- ed covering movement is relied upon to es- tablish a moderately higher speculativ level. This movement should follow al most immediately upon the adoption of the platform and ihe choosing of candidates. The vulneretility of the priac'ples in- dorsed and the incompetency of he men likely to be chosen is a decidedly encour- aging feature of the political situation from a speculative standpoint. Conservative judges of existing conditions see no ocza- sion for altering previously expressed opin- fons as to the wisdom of discriminating purchases during the dull period incident to the midsummer geason. The transactions in American sugar again attracted the attention of traders, a sharp decline during the Initial trading giving way to a liberal buying movement by brokers usually acting for large inside interests. The price vielded slightly from the top level during the noon hour, but the demand from the short inter prevented any material decline. There were no new developments on which to base the move- ment, manipulation being resorted to ad heretofore during periods of general dull- ness. In the railroad list the net changes for the day were confined to small fractions, and represented the inconsequential operations of the professional element. The volume of commission buying has dwindled to mini- mum proportions, and cannot reasonably be expected to become a factor until The currency question is divested of ex- isting doubts. Irrelavant comparisons, false reasoning and suicidal deductions must eventually give way to simpler and more accurate arguments, and when they do speculative improvement will begin from a logical foundation. The market for for- eig nexchange was dull, under a moderate demand, with rates unchanged from yei terday. eae et FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Open. High. Low. Close, American Sugar. 1003 -11IAy American Sugar, Pfd American Tobacco. 607, American Cotton Ol wy Atchison. is Balto. & Ohio. berkel sreee Canada Southern. 46 “ag Dis. & Cattle Feeding General Electric. Ulinois Central Lake Shore. Erie...... x Louisvilie & Long Island Traction. Metropolitan Traction Manhattan Elevated, is x Phila. & Reading 18 Pullman Pal. Car Go... nee na ae Southern Railway, Pfd.. 3 67; Wy 5% Phila. Traction. : 68% Government Bonds.—U. . 100 asked. 0. 8. 4s. coupon, 1 1925, 7 a District tof Columbia, Bonds. 20-sear Fund.” 5s, 204 bid. | 80-year Fund, gold Ga, 110 bid. | Water Stock currency 7s, 1901, 110 bid. Water St currency 7s, 1908, "110 bid. |. currency 3.658, 108 bid, 113 asked. Miscellaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan Railroad _f 110 asked. Metropolitan Railroad conv. 6s, 16H bid. Belt Railroad $s, 90 asked. Eckington Rail- road 68, 102 asked. 'G \ hi.gton Ges Comp ington Gas Company, ser. Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone 5s, 1 bid. American Security and Trust 5s, F. and A., 100 bid, 103 |. American Security Ss, A. ‘and O., 100 bid, 103 asked. et Company imp. 6s, Market Company exten. &s, 109 bid. Masonic Associstion 5k, 106 bid.” Washington Light In- fantry 1st 6s, $0 bid. National Bank Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 270 pany’. |. Bank of Republic, 240 bid, 275 asked. ‘Met- ropolitan, 280 bid. Central, 280 bid. Farmers and Mechanics’, 195 asked. Second, 138 bid. lumbia, 125 bid, 135 asked. Capital, West End, 107 bid, 110 asked. Trai Lincoln, 87 bid, 107 asked. “ Obio, Rafe Deposit and Trust Companies —National Safe Deposit and Trust, 118 asked. Washington Loan a Trust, 118 bid. 121 and Trust, *140 bid, 142%, asked. Railroad Stocks.—Belt, 85 asked. Bckington, 85 asked. Georgetown and Tennallytown, 5 bid, 80 ced. Gas and Electric Light Stocke.—Washington Gas, 47 asked. United States Electric Light, 106 bid, ed. American Security Firemen's, 82 Franklin, 42 asked. Arlington, 145 asked. National Union, ® bs Columbia, 10 bid. 14. asked. Riggs, bid, 8% asked. e’s, SY, bid. Lin- cola, 74 bid. "Commercial, 5 asked. Title “Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 100 . bid, 110 asked. Columbia Title, 5 bid, 6 asked. District Title, 6% bid, 9 asked Telephone ” Stocks.—Pennsyivania, 50 asked. Chesapeake and Potomac, 60 bid, 65'asked. Ameri- can Graphophone, 64% bid, 7% asked. American Graphophone, pfd., 11 asked. Mise neous Stocks. Mergenthaler = 119 Mid, 123 . Lanston Monotrpe, 5% bid. Ti asked. Washington Market, 12 bid’ Great Falls Jeg, 120 bid, 130 asked. Lincoln Hall, 90 asked. *Ex. div. —— Baltimore irkets. BALTIMORE, Md., July 8.—Fiour dull, unchanged —receipts, 18,047 barrels; shi 2.040 barrels: sales, 450 barrels. Wheat firm, but dull—spot and 60n60%; August, GOKAG04; September, 121,738 bushels; ‘exports, none: 1s; Rales, 21,000 buslels-south- sample, 55261; do. on grade, 584a 61%. Corn stends—spot, 828824; month and Au- ust, $1%a31%; September, 32 bid: r mixed, £0 230% —receipts, 63,689 bushels; exports. 306 bushels; stock, 178,970 busliels; sales, 21,000 ‘bush- els—southern White corn, 33%9n34; do. yellow, 35a 36. Oats steady, fair demand—No. 2 white west- ern, 2214022%; No. 2 mixed do., 2014 bid—recelpts, 45,622 bushels; exports, none; stock, 430,900 bush- Rye inaciive—-No. 2, 3: , nearh Western—receipts, 192) bushels; stock, els. Hay steady — choice timothy, Grain freights steady borhel, 24d-a2%d., J ter, de. Tha. July Butter quiet—fancy creams 1814; do. ladle, 12; good