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Show Palls Dead in Church. ; . V PHILADELPHIA. " Pa., April . 20. Rev. Dr.. Francis A. -Horton, well known In ' the Presbyterian church and pastor of Temple Presbyterian church In this . city, was stricken with apoplexy " while preaching last night, and died shortly after being removed from the pulpit. Dr. Horton was delivering deliver-ing a special sermon to young men and had Jbeen. speaking about ten minutes, when his words became Incoherent and he tottered. Several worshipers went to bis assistance and he was removed to his home, where he died without regaining consciousness. Dr. Horton was a years of ago, and before coming t this city had held a charge at Oakland, Cat a. |