Show CHRISTIAN convention in washington marred by a heavy rain washington D C july S christaan Christ lan un endeavor deavor delegates mal anil their friends friend aro are fast taking possession of washington and there Is id every indication that the prediction tion of 0 the hi local committee will bo be realized by the sir arrival rival of oc between and delegates the city presents a very dismal and bloomy aspect it has been training for tho the list last hours and nalila from dampening the hie ardor or the delegates ilie moisture nioN ture has played havoc with the deani otan the conen comen llon lion was waa formally opened last velling by services let in twenty two churche the being deepening 1 iho he 11 I 1 spiritual lite life illinois was wa prominent 1 ne n t lit in ill 11 NO hit of speakers behbi heans rep tsen ted ly by lite rev J W fittell and the rev J L D D of 0 chicago the hie rev rei W 11 II robinson nobl V D D of englewood EnglOT the program rn for today la Is varied opening alth TV ath the iho early morning prayer in fix the various churches at |