Evening Star Newspaper, November 11, 1891, Page 6

AR Savas. THE BENEFIT SOCIETIES. fopies Discussed at Today's Session of the Fraternal Congress. ‘MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO BE ADMITTED AS MEM- BERS OF THE CONGRESS—A MOVEMENT TO SE- CURE UNIFORMITY OF LEGISLATION—THE PA- PERS AND POST OFFICE REGULATIONS. ‘The fraternal congress continued its session this morning in one of the parlors at Wil- jard’s. A long table supported and protected the officers, while the delegates occupied cbairs, Papers and books were scattered in picturesque confusion over the tables and on the floor. On the mantel were, besides a pile of pamphlets, four brightly polished silk hats, belonging presumably to the officers. ‘The first business transacted this morning after President Savage had called the body to order was the receipt of a report from the com- mittee on legislation, iaws and constitution. SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. The committee, in ac- cordance with the action taken yesterday,reported amen:iment to the con- itution admitting medi- cal examiners to full membership in the con- gress. considera- tion of the amendment was postponed for a ntime. The committee ‘also reported an amend- ment allowing any grand body of a society a member of the congress to send one or more rep- resentatives to the con- -WAN T. TRACY. gress who shall be al- fowed to talk, but not vote, on payment of $10 each. Mr. Shedd, the secretary, thought the plan should be still further éxtended and individual members of outside societies allowed to come in, as he thonght it would tend to bring the bodies themselves into the congress. ‘Other members opposed the propesition vigor- ously, and finally on a vote the proposition of the committee was defeated. | amount to ‘The ite sxitower had pak ton sath ease ox oa measures. It was time the congress did some- thing esa —— Mr. Klotz ed how much it was going to cost to pase the laws. ‘Mr. Jeffries said that there was no difficulty jm any sinte in passing any good law for the beneficial plan. No grease was necded to pass such a law. There were too many members of beneficial societies in the different legislatures. The discussion was continued to considerable length. Mr. Wills suggested that perhaps it would be better to bave tho committee consist of one member from each of the societies in- stead of ono member from each state Mr. Morse of New York said the resolution should be He pledged his society, the Order of Chosen Friends, to the resolution. Mr. Morse then proceeded to pay his respects to the insarance superin- tendents, ‘whom he denounced vigor- ously. Mr. Morse then gave his idea of whai the law should be. The law should repeal all past laws and should provide that no fu- ture laws should be taken as applying to fra- ternal societies [ianghter] unless it was espec- jally stated in such laws that such application be made. [Applause and laughter. } Mr. Klotz said he would not state whether he favored or opposed the resolution, but he stated flatly that he would not pledge his order {Knights of Honor) for any additional expense for the purpose. He did not believe that the committee could agree on a law and that if they did it would not be passed by a single legislature. Mr. Archer made a clear explana- tion of the difficulties to be met in the framing and ge of such an uniform law. He thought that a proposed law should be consid- ered by the congress itself and he favored the sppointment of committee which should re- port such a law at the next congress. Mr. J. W. Kinsley said he opposed the rosolu- tion in its present shape. He objected to the words “hire a lawyer.” Why not have a cot mittee of the many gress? Th committee, gress should consider the matte. Mr. Kinsley then pro a substitute, pro- viding that ‘the committee on legislation be directed to draft a uniform bill to be presented to the several legislatures and to be considered THE BEHIND A BULWARK OF FLOWERS. AT THE FLOWER SHOW. The Chrysanthemum Keigns at the Wash- ington Light Infantry’s Armory. A BEAUTIFUL AND INTERESTING SCENE—SOME OF THE NOTADLE BXHIBITS—TNB STORY OF LIFE TOLD IN FLOWERS—BARE AND WOXDERFUL PLANTS SHOWN. ‘The chrysanthemum reigns supreme at the flower show now in progress at the Washington Light Infantry’s armory. Hundreds of people visited the hall yesterday and up to 10 o'clock last night there wns a steady stream of visitors, inelading many people prominent in social and official life. The scene as one enters the ball is beautiful and changing. Chrysanthemums predominate and on every side ¢an be seen this Deautiful autumn flower artanged in beautiful clusters with flowers representing upward of 150 varieties. On the left as you enter the main hall there is a mognifi- by the next fraternal congress. A discussion of the substitute was interrupted by adjournment for luneb. RECEIVED AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Atl o'clock the delegates in a body visited the White House and were pleasantly received by the President. At the afternoon session the discussion of the legislative question was continued. 1 One of the active mem- rs of the congress is Mr. 0. M. Shedd of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. Shedd is the’ socretary and treasurer of the of- ganization, He is a native of New York, but resided in this city from 1861 to 1871. He ia a membor of twelve differ- ent orders and was for Miwo years grand dictator * of the Knights of Honor of New York. He is the THE FORESTERS. ‘The committee then through the secretary, ‘Mr. S. A. Will, presented a majority report in regard to the application of the Independent Order of Foresters. The report recommended that the application be rejected, as the con- stitution of the Foresters in its de- finition of a beneficial society did not agree with the definition made by the constitu- tion of the congress. A minority report on the ean to tain amendment con- stitution, so as to allow the admission of the order of Foresters. The matter was laid over for the present and the president made several announcements. PRESIDENT SAVAGE. Hon. A. R. Savage, the president of the con- gress, is one of the striking figures of the con- ference. He isa resident of Auburn, Me., of which flourishing town, opposite Lewiston, he is mayor. Mr. Savage is a lawyer by profession and been several times a member of the Maine legislature. He was the supreme dictator of the Knights of Honor in 1589-20,and was elected president of the fraternal congress at Pitts- burg in 1800. THE ADMISSION OF MEDICAL. EXAMINERS. ‘The question of the admission of the medical examiners was taken up after the report on the Foresters. Mr. F. J. Smith thought the ques- tion of the utmost importance and one not to be decied lightly. He opposed the proposition im a short speech. > Mr. Adam Warnock of Boston, Macs., thought it was an excellent plan for the delegations to have medical examiners along with them. Their presence was conducive to the health of the delegation, said Mr. Warnock.” Mr. Wai \ nock ix the vice presi- pdent of the congress. He isa resident of Bos- ton, Mass., and has long been identitied with fra- ternal societies. He is a clear anf forcible speaker and his execu- ADAM WARNOCK. tive talents have been of great value in build- the organizations with which he is con- nected Mr. Warnock is a distinguished-looking gen- tleman, with clear-cut features and a white mustache. His face sparkles with good hu- mor. A vote on the proposition of the admission of the medical examiners was taken, and it was found that the congress was practically unani- mous in approval of the plan. The examiners, therefore, were given a regular standing in the congress. ‘Tite FRATERNAL JOURNALS AND THE POST OFTICE. “Should Government Notices Be Dispensed With?" was the subject of the paper read by N. 8. Boynton, in which he protested against the ruling Asses of tho Post Oitice Department in di-eriminating against the fraternal press in the matter of el — Mr. H. H. Morse of New York thought the discrimination had been as between s news- paper and acircular, but he thought this dis- ¢rimination had been carried too far by the de- partment and that.a proper representation at the office wouid secure a new ruling. The fraternal journals, said Mr. Morse, wore published for the education of the members of ‘the societies and others, and should be classed as newspapers. Mr. 8. A. Will thought the authorities did not understand the nature of the fraternal jour- nals, and that a proper representation would lace the matter ina much better shape. Mr. . H. Butler moved that « committes of three, with the president as chairman, be appointed to wait ou the proper authorities and urge a new ruling. At the suggestion of ‘M. W. Sackett the motioa was amended so as to imelude one member from every society repre- sented. Mr. F. J. Smith told of the trouble he had had with the authorities. He thonght only a small committee should wait on the Postmaster General. Tho pepers, he thought, should have some sort of a rogular paid subscription list, no matter how small the subscription waa. Mr. tt said committee after committee had waited on the third assistant postmaster general and all their arguments had been ig- nored. He thought an imposing committee should wait on the third assistant postmaster THE DISCTSSION Guows WARM. Messrs. Hazzard and Newton explained 4 He maid the fraternal papers imvited to whip the devil acound the founder and imperial re- corder of the Order of United Friends, and is ©. xt. suxpp. __ the editor and publisher of the United Friends’ Journa!. YESTERDAY AFTERNOON'S SESSION. At yesterday afternoon's session of the fra- ternal congress at Willard’s Hotel a discussion as to the status in the congress of the supreme medical exaniiners of the different fraternal societies consumed considerable tim At the last annual meeting the medical examiners were invited to attend, but their exact relation to the congress was undetermined. Some dele- gations were opposed to placing the examiners on an equal footing with the regular delegates, but after Lr. Wilson of Boston had expressed the doctors’ side of the question in a clear and straightforward manner, the constitution was mended so as to admit the medical examiners in fuli fellowship. Papers were read by J.E. Shepherd and H. J. Stevens, taking the negative on the question, “Can a fraternal society safely transact an en- dowment business and pay a stated sum at the end of astated number of years, or sooner in the event of death?” Speeches on the same side were made by J. A. Henry and Dr. D. Wilson, while Mr. H. H. Morse of New York vigorously favored the Proposition. rr. Chill W. Hazzard of Monongahela, Pa., editor of the Daily Republican, read a paper on “The Uses of the Ritual and Sacred Ceremonies in the Benefit Orders.” The question “Is it advisable to abolish the per capita tax and levy all revenues for the general fund upon the same basis as assessments are levied to pay death benefits?” was discussed ins paper b: Mr. F. N. Gage of Chicago and Mr. 8. A. W: of Pittsburg and by others orally. RECEPTION AT WILLARD'S. Last night a very pleasant reception was held in the parlors of Willard’s, being extended by the local members of fraternal ofganiza- tions. Callers consisting of Al J. Evans, J. V. Wurdemann, Isase Gans, J. Gisburne, Benjamin A. Harlan, J. 8. Tomiin- son, W. H. Signor, F. 8. Metcalf, Charles 8. Willis, George W. Taylor, Louis Heilbrun and William Thomas. a. THE SUPREME COURT. Large Number of Government Cases Dis- Posed of at the Last Session. A tabulated statement of the business of the Supreme Court, and particularly of the busi- ness of the United States in that court for the past ten years, shows that the largest number | of government cases ever disposed of at one term prior to the last was eighty-six in 1831; whereas at the last term there were disposed of one hundred and eighty government cases. The largest number of government cases decided at any previous term was sixty-one, whereas at the last term there were decided of government cases ninety- three. ‘The largest number decided at any pre- vious term in favor of the government was thirty-three in 1854, whereas at the last | term there were ‘decided in favor of | the government sixty-two, being just two out of three of all government cases decided, a higher ratio of decisions in favor of the gov- ernment than in any previous year, and avery much higher ratio in favor of the government than in any previous year except 1844, in which there were thirty-three cases decided’ in favor of the government and seventeen against. The table also shows that the highest total of cases disposed of by the Supreme Court m any previous term was 470, whereas there there were dixposed of at the last term 617 cares, and of this number about 30 per cent, almost one-third, were government cases. oe ‘One is Not » Majority. An interesting question appertaining to liquor licenses has just been decided by the assistant attorney for the District, Mr. 8. T. Thomas. The liquor regulations and the law require among other things that the applicant fora bar room license shall present along with his application for a license the permission, evi- denced by their signatures, of a majority of the owners of real estate and of the residents Keeping house on the square on the opposi side of the street from the bar room. The ap- lication of Mr. James Wormley for a retail iiquor license at his hotel on 15th street was re- cently rejected by Commissioner Douglass upon the report of Lient. Amiss, who stated that the applicant lacked one signer of a majority on 2 prance ‘The case ie peculiar in that the applicant Law one of the only two residents on the cast | side of 15th street, and the ion which Mr. | ‘Thomas was called upon to was whother ong was a majority of two. | In bis opinion upon the case he say thats! majority means more thaz half, and since one is not more than half of two the applicant has not a majority. — Got Work for Fifteen “Where did you come from?” inquired Judge Miller this morning of a prisoner named Will- me by making up asabscription lst which not bes subscription list. He didn't PB todoa thing of this sort He held Ghat “whore a syprems body contencied for tire edition of # paper that pager had as bona fide circulation as any other. ton then proceeded to rasp the Post it down in an energetic man- wer. The resolution providing for the com- ‘mittee was then adopted. A UNIFORM Law. Something of a sensation was created by a tesolution presented by Mr. W. 0. Robson providing for a committee of one from every state. who should engage « lawyer and wip should draw ap for the approval of the committee « uniform ww re wpecting the _ beneficial which nw should be presented to the various state Jegisiatures. resolution provided for ting of the law and other points Mr. Remnuel Blotz of Newark, N. J., representing the of Hoocr, remarked promptly that ho not vledge his ‘touny sued ‘Mr. M. G. Jcfrice made an earnest spesch in favor of the resolution. Mr. Robson said the @2ct would ‘biy be from $1,000 to $2,009, which among the would iam Moss, alias Frank Smith, who was charged with disorderly conduct in the Police Court building yesterday. A CORNER OF THE HALL. cent display of autumn flowers, including large geraniums and potted plants of all kinds. Mi Robert Bowdler is the exhibitor. Behind this collection, and almost hidden by the beautiful Ims that form a tropical border, the Marir [ona is Ioonted. and Siscourses weet ma Opposite, on the south side of the hall, is the exhibit of Mr. Nicholas Studer, representing in flowers the story of a man's life. First, the innocent baby, pulling the flowers to 8 in the crad! cond, his marriage, and third, the lonely grave. One of the features of the exhibition is the display of Mr. Edward 8. Schmid, otherwise known in Washington as “the bird man.” His exhibit comprises, besides Dutch bulbs and florists’ utensils,n large collection of aquariums, aquatic plants and fishes. Occupying a promi: nent position on this bench isa globe contain- ing four peculiar-shaped fishes, whose many colors glisten in the sunlight’ as though a diminutive rainbow had colored them. It is the Cochin China Paradise fish. One cannot fail to be struck by their strange motions when compared with other fish and, having closely observed their methods of house- keeping, cannot help admiring their wonder- A visttor. fal instinct. Ifyou book closely you will see nded from one of the floating plantsa wer of air bubbles resembling a cluster of grapes. This ix the nest where the femal lave her eggs. In a few days’ time th little fellows hatch. Next to this is a box of peculiar little plants, scientifically known as “Dionwn Muscipula.” This species of insectivorous plant is one of the most wonderful in the vegetable kingdom. The little clam-like leaves, with their murder- ous-looking jaws provided with long, sharp teeth, capture, crush and actually devour in- sects of all kinds. The natural position of the jaws ix ‘and the interior construction is so sensitive that if an insect touch them its interior walls will cause it to close aud thereby capture the unwary intruder, which it readily devours. The cast side of the hallis devoted exclu- sively to cut plants, and bere the royal American Benuty towers majestically above the delicate La France. The violet and the daisy, and e' the lily of the valiey are here and give out deli- AN EXHIBITOR. cious perfume. ‘The collection is exhibited by Messrs. Robert Bowdler, A. Gude & Bro. and Clark Brothers, and is ono of the featuros of the how. ithe greatest interest, however, is taken in the chrysanthemums, and the visitors tenderly handle the beautiful flowers and exhaist their voeabulary of adjectives in describing “how beantiful they are.” The queon and her little “I came from New York,” reptied the accused, Still showed the effects of bad liquor. hat are you doing here?” ‘Looking for wor! ‘ou made a bad start by getting drunk and er court,” the ji remari “I didn't have a cent, judge,” said the pris- “put sotaebody gave use the whisky.” “Five dollars or fifteen days,” said the court, and the prisoner can work for shat length of time. ~ ™ a A Fatal Blast at Roancke. The Crozer iron blast furnace at Rosroke was the scone of « fatal accident Monday EVENING STAR: -WASHINGTON...D..C..- WED! The premiums awarded last night were as C. ¥. Hale—First premium, best sit chrysan- themum planta; second, best twelve themum plants: and first best twelve onthemam cnt biocme. oe i. Studer—Second premium on groap ferns, second on group of palms, first on single palm, first on natural flower rug of chrysan- themums, on table decoration, first on natural flower wreath, first on cross of immortelles, first on American Beauty cut roses, second on Perle des Jardin cut roses, second on Papa Gontier cut roses and second on specimen chrysanthe- mum. Clark & Brother—First premium for best sin- gle plant of chrysanthemum; first for best welve chrysanthemum plants; second for best six chrysanthemum plants; first for best Dnchess of Albany roses; first for best Souvenir do Mooten; second for best group of decorative plan Bebus, of New York—Second premium on American Beauty roses; first on Watteville roses; first on. bri bouquet; second on carnations in varieties. iam H. King—First premium on carna- tions in assortment. Robert Bowdler-—First premium on La France roses; first on Perle de Jardin roxes; second on bride roses; second on Duchess of Albany robe. A. Gude & Brother — First premium on twenty-five different cut blooms of chrysanthe- mums; first on best -100 violets; first on twenty-five selected carnations; first on twelve Mermet roses; second on twelve Wattevillo roses, Edwin Miller—First premium on bride. roses; second on La France roses; first on Papa Gontier roses. Judges—C. L. Reynolds, John Robertson and Charles Heulock. THE COURTS. Cmcorr Cours—Jwloe Hagner. Today—Timothy McCarthy agt. Margaret White: verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $120. “F. Whitecotton agt. Baltimore and’Po- tomac Railroad Company; order that plaintiff withdraw deposit for costs. Nelson Morris & Co. agt. Bernard Robinson; on trial. Court ix Guxrnat Tyns-—Chief Justice Bing. ham and Judacs Cox anit James, Today—Shipman agt. Fletcher; on hearing. cana aes All About About a Bulldog. “This trouble was all about « bulldog,” was what Policeman Fitzgerald told Judge Mifler this morning when John Daly, a pensionor, and Robert Pryor, a colored man, were charged with disorderly conduct. The canine in question was claimed by each defendant. Daly claimed that he purchased the dog with his pension money, and Pryor claimed that no one had a right to sell the dog, because it was his Rie ty. “When the government gave you your pen- ion money.” remarked the court, “it certrinty id not expect you were going to purchase dogs with it You ‘had better bought a mek of jour.” The judge thought the two men were about the oly persons interested in the affair and took their personal bonds. —— Indictments by the Grand Jary. The following indictments were reported by the grand jury this morning to Justice Bradley in the Criminal Court: Wm. Jones, embezzle- ment of €9 October 26. John Smith, bigamy in marrying Annie Berry July 2, 1881, and Josephine Campbell November 6, 1890. Charles Burrell, alias Chas. Murphy, rape on Ella Tins- ley August 26, and larceny from person, ring and cross, from Thomas Laws August 8 Thomas Carry, ulias Thomas Murray: Hi y Brown, alias James Lear, and Marcellus Wil- fom, Fape on Lizzie’ McIntosh Septem- ber 6. George Minor, alias Monk Minor, alias John Minor, housebreaking. Frederick Hall; do. John’ Marshall, David Marshall, Thomas Duvall and Wm. Simon; do. George Washington, alias Beck Washington; do. Edw. Howard; do. Hammond Piepenbring; do. George ‘Kent; assault with intent to kill Joseph Williams, October 2 Burt Larrabee: larceny. James Connell, alias Shanty Conner, lnreeny from person, watch from Chas. M October 20. Henry’ Coleman, aseau with intent to kill Robt. Brown September 19. Oscar B. Chrismond, do. Arthur Goss October 4 Adam Bussey and. Andrew Tyler, robbery of Alfred Johnson Oc- tober’ 3. James Holliday, larceny from person, 1.50 from Hannah Dwyer, Sep- tember 24. Edward Kenney, violating section 3242, RS. U. 8. (internal revenue law.) Mor- R.N.Mooney, alias Nicholas Moone: alias javelin Murray, bigamy in marrying Eva A, Muth November 24, 1887, and Mary E. Kernan August 5 last. ES Marriage Licenses. Marriage liconsos have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Wm. Muller and Mina Meyer of Bad Mynhardt C. F. Vander Marsme; y E. White of Baltimore, Md.; Victor M. Ander- son and Rosa Lena Neurohr; Wm. It. King and Bessie A. Maxwell; George Tucker and Jane Hardy; Edmund Jackson and Martha Wiliiam George Whiteford and Ida Maxwell; Benjamin H. Hinde and Mary 0. Kidd of Botetourt county, Va.; Walton Grandy Fearing and Char- lotte Chlorine Bogan; John D. L. Sheehan of New York and Margarete L. Curry of Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Warner; Ceylon Didlake and Lizzie Taylor, both of Richmond, Va.; B. Franklin Duvall and Atice I Hoyle, both of Montgomery county, Md.; Oliver Eugene Newton and Jennie Riggs ‘Taltert: Charles Watts Smedes and Agnes Pau- line Otis. fabsont te Held for the Grand Jury. Today in the Police Court George Bailey, col- ored, was tried on a charge of housebreaking. It was alleged that he entered the Louse of Mrs. Alice Kelley, No. 832 B street southwest, and stole $53 and a gold pin. ‘The court heard the testimony and held the prisoner for the action of the grand jury. He was committed to jail in default of #500 bail. Acolored boy named Edward Walker, who was employed ut Miss Gussie’s miliiuery store on 11th street, was arraigned on a chargo of embezzling $3.75 of his employer's money. He was also held for the grand jury, and bond was | fixed at $300. Detective Block had a colored servant named Josephine Baylor in court for stealing from her employers and thero were three charges against her. She was convicted on all the charges and given nine months in jail. paca on An Injunction Granted. In the case of L. J. Draper against Warren et al.fordiscovery and accounting of partuership and an injunction to restrain defendants from disposal of planing mill, &c.,on 4th street wharf, Judge Cox today granted an injunction. ponies tear “Pal” Frazier’s Condition Crit! “Pal” Frazier, the colored man who was so badly cut across the stomach and nearly killed by William Lancaster, as published in Monday's Stax, is still confined to his bed in Freedman’s Hospital. He rested easier last night, but his condition is still eritical, and but little hope of his recovery is entertained. putin ee Capt. Miller Somewhat Improved. Capt. James M. Miller, who was shot by Po'izeman Burns a week ago tonight, continues to hold his own, and the physicians thought today that his condition had slightly improved. It is likely that application for bail will be made in the case if the. pationt. contiaues to improve for three or four more days. Bbw ag ‘Toxtont at the Vermont Avenue Daptist Church, near corner K street, Rev. W. W. lega, yeturned missionary from Africa, will lecture upon the habite and customs of the natives. ARABS? Ea An Unfounded Kumor. ‘There is no foundation whatever for the re port being circulated that President Diaz started ingognito from the City of Mexico about six.weeks ago ona sccret mission to England via the United States, sailing from New York for Liverpool, for the purpose of raising money to replenish the Mexican treas- ury. denial is given on the authority of the secretary of the Mexican legation in Wash- pea bs n. A letter from President Diaz was re- ceived at the legation yesterday sent from the City of Mexico less than 3 week ago. pen keke. saben ‘The Kevolt Growing in Yemen. News from Yemenia very discouraging to the Turkish cause. The rebels have made two assaults on the capital of the province in which ‘ial on a general decoration, first) v. . Smith and Cassie D. | Col- | ‘The Weed Was Used During Divine Service Even Among the Pilgrim Fathers. ‘From All the Year Hound. At one period of its history smoking was so common that it was actually practiced im church. * Previous to the visit of James I to the Uni- versity of Cambridge, in 1615, the vice chan- cellor issued a notice to the students, which en- Joined that “Noe graduate, scholler or student of this universitiepresume to take tobacco in Saint Marie's Church, uppon payne of final expellinge the universitie.” The Rev. Dr. Parr, when curate of Hatton, Warwickshire, which living he held ‘from 1783 to 1790, regularly smoked in the vestry while the congregation were singing long hymns, chosen for the purpose, imme- diately before the sermon. "The doctor was wont to cxelaim: “My people like long hymns, but I prefer a long pe The Rev. Robert Hall of Leicester, the well- known Baptiot minister, regularly indulged in smoking during the intervals of divine wor- ‘ip. str Walter Scott, in hg “Heart of Midlo- thian,” refers to one Dunvan of Knockdunder, an important personage, who smoked during the-whole of the sermon, from an iren Pipe, tobaece borrowed from cther worshipers.” We are told that “at the end of the discourse he knocked the ashes out of his pips, replaced it 4n his sporran, returned the tobacco pouch to its owner and’ joined in the prayer with de- cegey and attention. ‘The Puritan fathers were greatly addicted to'smoking. |Tudeed. the practice became +0 common that even these strait-laced observers of times and seasons actually smoked inehurch. ‘This custom soon caused very considerable m- noyance, as the religious exercises were greatly disturbed by the clinking of flinte and steels to light their pipes and the clouds of smoke in mee, in the year 1669, the colony passed this law: “It is enacted that any person or persons that shall be found smoking of to- bacco on the Lord’s day, going to or coming from the mcetings, within two miles of meet- ing honse, shall pay 12 pence for every such de- ttault.": Under this law several persons were actually fined, but tle punishment failed to se- cure the carrying out of the arbitrary second portion of the enactment. The custom of smoking during church serv- ice was not contined to the laity and minor York was once reproved by the vicur of St. Mary's, Nottingham, for attempting to smoke in the church veut The Rey. John Disney of Swinderley, in Lin- colushire, writing on the 13th of December, 1773, to James Grainger, says: “The affair happened in St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, when Archbishop Blackbourn was there on a visitation,” ‘The archbishop had ordered some of the apparitors or other attendants to bring him pipe# and tobacco and some liquor into the vestry for bis refreshmont, after tho fatigue }of coufirmation. And this ‘coming to Mr. Disney's ents, he forbade their being brought thither, and’ with a becoming spirit remon- strated with the archbishop upon the impro- priety of his conduct, at the same time telling is grace that his: vestry should not be cou- verted into a smoking room. ‘ is 2 DEATH IN A RUSSIAN, VILLAGE, Horrors of the Famine Described by an Orthodox Priest. Father Filmanoff, an Orthodox Russian priest in the province of Kasan, deécribes thus his visit to the starving village of Naredey: “In the first half hour I met sixteen persons in the death struggle. An old woman died be- fore my eyes. Most of the starving persons had not tasted bread for eight days. White- faced, blear-eyed, the stricken men stared helplessly at me. They have lost even the strength required to stretch out their hands in | mute petitionfor bread. Only the most for- tunate have their prayer granted; the rest die before help can arrive. Before the houses, on the curbs, at the church door and the market place I saw the pale, haggard, bent and dis- eased figuree. Every look meant hunger and weaknes:. Some crept along in apparent in- difference and resignation; others acted as if — and cried: ‘Bread! Bread! Don't let us “The mothers ‘whose children have already succumbed to hunger lament day and night. Everything edible has been consumed. So long as there were weeds and berries life was possible, but when these were gone all felt themeelves face to face with death. In the despair they stripped the lcaves from the lin- dens, dried and ground them and made them into ® porridge. This concoction stilled pain for about fourteen days, but afforded little nourishment. Then the lindens were stripped bare and the people began to die. Starvation makes such rapid ravages hereabouts that within eight days in one village of 150 families forty-seven families have died out entirely.” The Richest Man in Australia. From the Galicnani Messenger. Mr. James Tyson—or, as he is familiarly called, “Old Jimmy"—the Queensland million- aire, and reputed to be the wealthiest man in Australia, is well known throughout that con- tinent. He is at present making a most deter- mined stand against the Queensland union shearers. The Narrandera Ensign thinks it is an appropriate time to éall attention to somo of [the doings of Mr. Tyson. It says: “We find Mr. ‘Tyson in New South Wales, at the it “financiai crisis, offering to take up £4,000,000 ‘worth of government trees. ury bills ‘at a moderate rate of _inter- est. As the public well know, this offer was declined. A few years back, when the large cathedral that adorns Brisbage was in course of construction, the collector for the building fund called upon & well-known mercantile firm for a subscription, but he whe politely told that he should go to the rich people, who might be in a better position to “help the work along.” | “Go to Jimmy Tyson; he has more than any of us.” (Up tothattime “Jimmy's” name was never seer on any list for more thun £1.) “Well,”’ suid the collector, “as ‘Iyson is a rich man, I will go to him for a donation.” “Do,” said'the head of the firm, “and whatever he gives you we will’ guarantee you the “eame “amount.” The collector, a few days later, mecting Mr. ‘Tyson, related to him what had taken place and concluded by saying, “So, Mr. Tyson, Ido not know what amount the firm is going to give until I have ‘ourname on my lst"” “Well,” said_ Mr. 'yson, in a gruff voice, “give me yer pen and ink and I'll give yees g bob ortwo.”” “Jimmy” went into a private roomand wrote out a check | for £5,000 and guve it to the astonished .col- lector. On another occasion the sub- |ject of this sketch sent a lady a check for £300 toward “parsonage fund.” The Indy, in a jocular manner, sent the check back, aud asked Mr. ‘Tyson if he had not forgotten the other “0 at tle ond of the figures. Mir. Tyson felt aggrieved and imme- dintely burned the check and did not subscribe one shilling. Although he has been knowr to refuse u sWagman a match unless he waa paid for it he,has gn the other hand been known to heip widows and orphans to the tune of thousands. i From the Philadelphia Press. ‘They were standing in front of » saloon on South street, when aslim, consumptive-looking man turied the corner and approached them. “Here comes the very man I’m looking for,” remarked the biggest and strongest of the group. “I'vo gota grudge that I want fo set- tle with him. Now, watch me soak him, fellers. The slim man ‘came glowly up ig fellow, walking out to the center of ide- walk, doubled up bis fist and struck him in the eye. "The slim man staggered, but quickly recover- ing threw off his coat aud went for his man. He drew blood the first biow. Then he biack- ened the eyes, of the mau with “a ” knocked a coupleof teeth out, threw him down, jumped on him and rolled him into the gutter. Then, drawing his handkerchief, he wiped his hands, put on bis coat and vauntered down the j street whistling a popalar aiz. {The man with “a grudge” emerged fram the wreck cautiously and gathcriug himeelf to- gether gaid in a dazed manner: “I youse I'd, him. Wasn't that» purty one? Ob, I gave him a corker!” FUTURE DAYS. JUNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers. 3 >¢ EOF VERY Vi A a EGE PSL Pe ere GiNia AVENUE “BETWEEN SECOND AND iy THISD STRELTS ‘apUTBEASY, fe witli, in of ‘UESDAY Eicon OV! FS ATL siden yon, tn all clergy, for it is recorded that an archbishop of: Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report. Real ABSOLUTELY PURE Baking Powder AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTEKNOON, (420. W. STICENES, anctionser, 509 Lith st. PEREMPTORY SALE OF VERY VALUABLE UNIM- PKOVED PROPERTY, FRONTING FIFTY FEET ON FLORIDA AVENUE, AT HEAD OF NEW JERSEY AVENUE, WITH CAPITOL. 1 will offer for sale in front of the premises on WED- NESDAY, THE ELEVENTH DaY OF NOVEMBER, ANOL. at HALF PAST-FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. all of | ALMOST EVERYTHING 5 lot 16, block 5, im the subdivision of Le Droit Park; sold subject toa deedof trust to secure the sum of | [*RLOR AXD BED hoo’ 86,200. ‘Terms of sale: Cash in excess of said deed of trust. Adeposit of #200 will be required at time of sale Terms to be complied with in ten days. GO. W. STICKNEY, n07-4t* ‘Auctioneer, LA RIE & SLOAN, Auenoneer. VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED RESID! PROP. ERTY IN ONE OF TRE BEST MOS CENTRAL LOCATIONS OF THE CITY AT PUBLIC AUCTION, BEING NUM: 170 1 STREET, SEVENTEENTH STREET on WEDS EBay. NOVEMBER, ELEVENTH, 1801, at HALY-PAST’ FOUR O'CLOCK P.M, in front Of tie premises, we will sell that valuable property known as No. 1s10T st. w.w., Deity the West 20 feet rout Lot 26, in Square 127 having a depth of abet Oteel to a4 alley, with the improvements, consisting of « substantial three-story. brick resideuce with inocery iinprovements. ‘Terms: One-gurth cast; baiauce in one, two and three years, with interest, and vecured by” a deed of trust on the property, or allcash. il conveyancine and recording at cost 01 puRhaser.. A deposit ot €2.0 Tequired at time of ‘Terms to be couiplied with in Aiteen days trom sce. ‘This ty a splendid oppor. tunity to obtain iw residence s TATISER & SLOAN, nos-dids Auctioneets, RATCLIFFE, DALE © 00., Auctionedhe DESIRABLE, BRICK HOURE NO. 100) L STREET On NESDAY APTERUOK NOVEMBER ELEVENTH, at HALE PAST POUK O'CLOCK. we ‘Will offer for ‘aie, im front af the premises, Fronting 26 feet 4 inches on ‘L stregt and running 9 feet to : ‘This property 1s in ouie of the best sections of the hear two sines of street cars, and northwest, b should command the attention of parties in search of ‘Terms: Une-fourth cash; the Lalance't and three years, per cent, secured by de ‘on the property sold, oF alleash. purchaser. A deyosit of $200 reqitired at the tiie of Sav. Ii the terus of sale sre Dot complied with in fiteen days frou the day of sais richt reserved to re- sell the pioperty at the'r.3k and cost of the delaultine purchaser, arter five days’ advertisement uf sich re- Bie rede newspaper publisved in Washington, D. C. All conveyanciny and recording at the cost of the purchaser. RATCLIFFE, DARK & CO., Auctioneers. ‘one, two of trust E, DARR & CO., auchoneers, Art Galieries, 120 Pebnsyivania ave. n.w. VIEW OF THE] REGULAR WEF: SPECIAL SALE, Brilliant and attractive collection of VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS, By celebrated artists of the modern school, from the “GALLERY FOR AMERICAN ART,” New York. Sale WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ELEVENTH, TWELFTH AND THIR- TEENTH, commencing at ELEVEN,A. M. AND HALF-PAST SEVEN P. M., At our galleries, 920 Pennsylvania aveniie. Free exhibition Tuesday, November. 10, from 9a.m. to9p. m ‘The above works are of a character to give pleasure ic a household as well as to embellish a drawing room. Specially desirable, not only by reason of their attract- iveness, but also on accouns of the. artistic value. RATCLIFFE, DARR & CO., no7-5t ‘Auctionsers, _ATD EERE SLOSS, Anctioncers, 1409G at. Closing Sale by CATALUGUE. Of fine ssortment of ‘the most exquisite sorts of HAARLEM FLOWEX ROOTS, ‘Cousisting of Denble and Sinwie Hyactnthe, Narcissus, Crocus, Tulivs, Liliums, Ranunculus, Sciilas, Auemons, Ins, Snowdrups, To which has been added «new lot. SDAY “EVENING, NOVEMBER ELEV! |, 181, commencing at SEVEN O'CLOCK, tour auction ; We sal eel the above gopsurn REC: ment, being the iast sale Of the season. t FROM EUROPE. note ‘LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers. FUTURE Days. LATER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, 1409 G st., near United States Treasury. VERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION, EMBRACING IN PART: VERIRLON RUITE: FINE MRUSREDE CANT EE i, HANDBOME OLNAMES TS) OTHNR FANCY CHAS, SUPEMICK WAL SUT EXTENSION DINING TABLE, WALNUT M.1. SIDEBUARD, Ci é S' FURNITURE, WALNUT LOOK CASE, HOUND WALNUT, KITCHEN REQUISI Ou TUESDAY Mou : TEENTH, 1801, at TEN ‘O'CLOCs, we shall seli at residence No. 007 O street very siperior collee- tion of household rurniture in fine condition. ~ LATIMER & SLOAN, _noll-dts 2 ‘Auctiousers, ‘THOMAS DOWLING & SON, Aucticheers EN ONTENTS OF RESIDENCE AND RES- ENTRURA StLEEL NORTHWEST, TER. ‘CTION ON MON- 1 ML MENC- oni e, SARRARS. CHALMS, | Bve days’ advertixement of such resale “NOVEMBER SEVEN- | anciug and Uoe Louisiana ave. ‘Opp. City Post Office, WEEKLY SALrs EVERY THURSDAY AND EVE TURD: Pee EACH DAY ag SALE OF FURNITURE, ‘THURSDAY, HOUSEHOLD WILL BEF. Mt, CHEN FURNITURE, BC BOARDS. REPRGEKATONS AT EWELVE O'CLOCK. Lakok Lot CARPETS, [LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, 1409 G ST., NEAR U. 8. TREASUR! CATALOGUE SALE. THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THB ELEGANTLY FURNISHED RESIDENCE Bo. 1330 NINETEENTH STREET NORTHWEST AT AUCTION, IN WRICH WILL BE FOUND Superb Brocatelle Suite. including Extension Sofa {four pieces), Finely Embroidered Cushions, a num- ber of Lamps in bronze and Japanese porcelain, Piano Lamps, Turkish Carpets and Rugs throughout | the house (in fine preservation), Very Artistic Parlor Furniture, in separate pieces. Leather-covered Turkish Library Chair, Solid Mahogany Card and Center Tables, Superb Sang de Beruf and Japencee Porce- Jains and Bric-s-brac, Superb Scfa, in silk plush and drocatelle. two Turkish Side Chairs, in silk tapestry. Fancy Stands and Tables, Very Handsome Antique Mahogany Hall Settee, Antique Ma- bowany Table, Secretaries, Couches, Antique Hall Glass and Umbrella Stand, Brass Fire Sets (sowe very old), Very Elegantly and Artistic auy Finisbed Vek Chamber Suite (with French plate auirror), Artistic Antique Oak Chamber Suites, Ele want Chiffonier, Very Massive Solid Cherry Chamber Suites (with French plate mirror), Asb Chamber Fur- Biture, Splendid Hair Maitresses, Fine Feather Pil- Jows, Handsome Dining Room Suite (comp: ising Soud Mahogany Table, Antique Maboyauy Sideboard, six Mahogany Dining Chairs, with Russia leather cover- ing’), Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Elegant Cut Glass Ware, Fine Table Decorations in French and Japanese porcelains, Kitchen Requisites, &c., &c. The entire contents of the above elegantly furnished residence, No 1.30 Nineteenth street north west. will Desold at public sale by cataloxue on THURSDAY MOKNING, NOVEMBER TWELFTH, 1891, com- mencing at TEN O'CLOCK. This isan exceptionally five collection of goods in all of its departments and should command ths attention of parties demring first-class articles. ‘The residence will be open day prior to sale for in- ‘spection from 9 a.m. until 4 p m., when catalocues can Le Lad LATIMER & SLOAN, not-ats Auctionoers. RATCEIEFE DALE & 0., Auctioneers, 20 Fa. ave. nw. ADMINISTRATORS’ SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITUKE AND EFFECIS OON SED IN DMELLING ‘No. 1740 SIXTH STREE A NORTH- WEST," COMPRISING IN| PAKs:” DECKER BROTHELS’ GBAND SQUARE. FIANOFOL iL BIUOL AND GOVER: BROWN Kib PAKLOR FURNITUn MANTEL" M1it..vkm, FRENCH PLATE, oval F GoLb TRACED. » AL- ROTM, ‘+. T EX. ‘ENSION DINING Kockrxs! FEATHER BED: EGws ANB BOLS1EES, Bi. 1S AND MAT- TINGS, Be. &e., BY AUCT! On fhUnSDAY” | MOKNING. NOVEMBER TWELFTH, 1801. becinning at TEN O'CLOCK, we ‘will seil at the avove-named residence ali the furnitare contained therein abd parsly weationed. ‘Terms cash. FREDERICK HERBERT, ‘R09-3t_Administrators of betate of Amelia Herbert, VV ALTER B. WILLIAIS & CO.. Auctioncer. EXECUTRIX’S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD EFFEK BEDDING, WEARING APPAREL, BOOKS, &e.. SF onder of ths Supreme Court of the Di ‘the Su) ° istrict of Co- lunibia, holding wepecial terma on the Leth day of June, A. D. THO1, 1 shail sell a: public auction at th roow of Walter 5. Williaus & Penusylvania avenue northwest. NOVEMBER “TWELFIH. A. Rag SEL lary Cl ine ‘Bamed im part— HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, BEDDING, BOOKS, WEARING APPAREL, &. fermecssh: LUCY M_ HUNTER, Fxecutrix . xecutrix, noO-3t_ WALTEL B. WILLIAMS &'CO-s Aucts, ATCLIFFE, DARE & ©O., Auctioneers. ‘EREMPTORY SALE Ot VERY VALUABI PROVEMENTS. CONCKETE ‘CELLAK, URSDAX APAERKNOON, NOVEMBE! TRELFER, at HALF TAS? TOE O'CLOCK, wi ‘will offer for sale in front of the. "a areas peeing fetus of mie are nt Eeeenat at the risk a . it the mupled with in fifteen days frou is Teserved to resei! the property, the defauiting purchaser after sale. 5 i etm, De. All convey. Coat of the purchaser. FE, DANI ® Cou, auctg_ ‘Auctioneer. S60 128 st. aw. paper pubusted in Ws nor-d&ds RATCLL G®. W. STIcENEX, PEREMPTORY SALE OF VERY VALUABLE LOT, FRONTING 50 FEET ON E STREET NORTH. WEST, ADJOINING THE CORNER OF 9TH fe: NIS ( STREET. x TING IS LONG BAK | 1 will offer for sale COUNTER. “rwo ROKS, ONE ) THURSDAY, NOVEM LA GE BAR MIRBOK, ONE LAKGE, TWO SMALL ICE BOXES: 1 LEAD PIP! BED ROOM 81 MBER 01 MITURE, (ONE, HALL HACK. A OF MATTRESS! » ghARGE QUAN- ATES, A ES, CHAIRS ANO TABLES. LARGE LUT G UTENSILS, A FINE ASSORT- OF GLASS WARE, INCLUDING AN IKK OUTFIT FOR BAR, LONG MARBLE B, STORM BOX AND DOOR, ONE LARGE, ARSING AND FIXTURES. “Lok OF SIGNS, c = THOMAS DOWLING & SOX, noll-tt ‘Auctionsers. _ MIMER E BLOAN. Auctioncers. Oot ee kD BELT tain *° y virt) Mf the decree of the Supreme Court of the Ditrict of Columbia, holding em ‘qa. court for sata ‘District, made on the Sth day Cs Gets eR D. a r ¥. Washing. t fe ia eee ti SHOW “CASE. | PASI FOUK O'CLOCI AVELAND BLK PUMP, FORTY FEEL OF | Mtn ate nw. SEPARALE PIECES OF CHAM. | two years, with interest at t 408, said iot fronting E by a depth of 100 toet ‘Terns of sale: One-third casb, balance in rate of 6 percentum per annuun, payabie semi-annually .abd secured by deed of rust 08 the property sold. oF i cash, ut the option of ‘the purchaser. £500 deposit will be of sale, Terms to be compited with ‘GEO. W no7-it” The undersigned trustes ay te Ey Silt Day OF "NovEM We HALE Past ruCk O'CLOCK T.-M sel arabe — of the premises, ti6 followin, ae. scribed ‘realestate: situate inthe ity of Washinton Siete sacra chen (189 fet trout on D FUTURE bars. —————se—e—e RATOUPPE, DARK 8 0.. aeons ‘SPECIALLY aTymactiy F SALE EXWBITION PLANTS OF conyeaN Tht dt ws BARNS. ee, @e., Raving bret femoved to cur melerice trom Meshes Wogw ands LOT ’ WHERE THEY Mave BOLN ERMISIEED Mk. Fw BoLcTANO. NTO BEY STIVELE T Merkin on k FOURTEEN DH, Inga, LOCK PM. LLe Ries. nw DARK & 0O., Aneta #00. Rate bane CATALOGUE SALE or SIX HUNDRED SUPERB ORIENTAL CARPETS AND RUGS, To be old at auction without reserve. At our ART GALLERIES, #20 PENNA AVE., Berinning om WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER EIGHTEENTE. Exhibition MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OV. 16 AND 17. Intending purchasers shoud watt for this «rand ope Portumity, as the collection comprises ali desirabie zee and qualities. RATCLIFFE, DARR & CO, Auctioneers. ASCE DARE & C0. Auccicueem TRUSTEES SALE VALUABLE Buch STUKE AND Aw ELL? PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Now By virtue ot ® deed ot qa, yee tm the city of War 2 <0 WH: The wo 10), sa ‘eet on Praia the swue wi th to = we cost of the pur chaser AYER COMIN, Truster, RATCLIFFE, DARR & CO., "" Auctionserm, noble TMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, VALUABLE BUILDING LOT WITH IMPROVE MENTS: K OF NOKIM CAROLINE AVENUE AND FOURTH STREET xOUTHEAST, AT AUCTION, Ou LUCK-DAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBEM NINETEENTH, 1801, at MALE-PAST POUM O'CLOCK, im front ot the premises, we shail seb the following property, wr Line (), iy square Sven bu inet) we G¥2), in the city of Washiuueton. cute th: Pudied tn the toilowine at the port tiews! South meventy nev | thence west line betw wend running tee Toot amd sur ca) inches cred tot awa A inch to tue south, rune aud theuce alone aid feet s incues to the te acduuirab 5 a Nor h Carona and Jena So reg toe ‘Au conveyancing and recocding at tue cust of the |urchaser, LATIMER & SLOAN, nol0-dkds Auctiousers Laer & SLOAN, TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING, NO. 1 pokia WEST, ar On MONDAY AFTER: ‘ TEENTH, D1, Al HALE-PARi tu irout of tae preusines, we sball sell sod AL RQUARE Sen WITH THE IMPKOVEMENTS, WulCH CONSIST deed of trust. Al! convey anci chaser's cost. $100 Geposit req aie. LALIMEK & SLOAN, nol0-dikds Auctioneers SALE OF VALCABLE IMPROVED TALE. BEING PREMISES NO. Tap ATH SIKEET NOKIH West By virtue of certain decree: of the Supreme Court of the Distr. tof Columbia, paneed ai equity cause wun’ 14, docket 31, I sual: offer sor sale at puloibe auction, in iront of the premies, on MUNDA\. the EiNZM DAY OF NOVEM ‘HALE ‘OUR O'CLOCK tha Piece oF au the city of Waal, fa. eBd distity uinued om the St PAni Uorth west coruer of maid fot ate wi weet; the hoe east 7 feet 3 incl feet, amd cence west 67 Teet Lecinuing, together with the sisting of @ comparatively press-urich frout etise. Leriue Of sale, ae prescribed by said decree, as) lows. Oue-third cash, rendue in two eq at one and (wo year, Fempectivery. at 1 . 10 vesecured by the notes of the deed of trust on the property, oF al. casi Purchaser. A deposit of @.0 required at thie of male. Weyancity aud tecordiny at Py ‘o be compiled with in ten di [BOSE WAGCAMAN. lal tatate Auctioneer. SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED £T BETWEEN NTH STREETS at pa the Preuiaes, on TUESDAY TENTH. Umble AL HALE ‘anda in Mery “quare 2 Book 12. folio Gy, of the records of sur . District of Columbia, tuyroved each Uy im Tiuusendiate ¥ on SAME DA) TEX To FOU LOCK P.O, we wi . 1b iruDt-of the prema three eg havent 1 SX, tweive and ewuteen montin, tor Which botes of i ny Of sale ae we id, Walk be taken, ‘Compited with 1m twelve aye itvu sale the (rumews fer Serve the rut to Febll'at the rink aud cst of deiemibe ime er after eucbt day" wdvertineinett. Pee UMAS 1. WAGUAMAN 3.8. PILLING. — T. B. WAGGAMAN, Auctioneer. _noddkds_ THOMAS E WAGOAMAN, ten! Retate Auctioneer. BUSTERS’ SALE OF FIVE () TWO-STORY ANI cured, we Will sell at teen. on MOND A. for which the butee of tue purChmert, beat ins interest Irom day of sale and secureu by deed of trust om pro ¥ aoid, wil be taien, OF ali cash at opuun of pur chaser, “If terns are mot compiled with im fit ‘days from sale the trustees rower ve the Fagit tO the property at the tak aml cost of the deteul grater. “Rn “conveyance and 5 a