Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-23
The Christian Church.
C0NDWI0N OF THE BUILDING FUND.- PROPOSED
THANKSGIVING OFFERING THE CHURCH IN
Dun

nue. Christian chureh-Messrs w. 8. Roose. H,
Clay Stier, A. X. Tingle, ]. F. Saum and F. D.
Power-have addressed circular to the various
churches of the Disciples throughout the coun-
try, which, after quoting articles from the Chris
tidn Standard and the Evangelist says:
In harmony with the above suggestions from
brethren outside of Washington, we make this
appeal So far, toward the erection Of suit
aDle house of worship in this city, we have S16,
wv IL Is our desire to build such house as
VIII accommodate our increasing congregations
ana larly represent our brotherhood at the cap
ltal OF the nation. To do this not less than sc,
OOO more is needed. The President is a regular
ana devOut wOrshiper with US. The church the
President attends is the church of the strangers
visiting Washington from all parts of our coun-
try and from foreign lands, and thus we have
large opportunities to present the Gospel to the
people. In the providence Of God the President
has just been delivered from the very gates OF
death 1t was the purpose. of the assassin to
strike him while wOrshiping in the house of God.
We would give an offering of thanks for this
deliverance, and commemorate Gods signal
mercy in the escape of our brother from the as
sassin's blow by the erection of house of wor-
ship in Washington, to be known as THE Memo
rial Christian Church. Will you join us in this
effort, and at your meeting the second Lords
day in August, or your first regular meeting
thereafter, take such subscriptions and collec-
lions as the people may be willing to give? Re
mittances can be made, by postal order or draft
on New York, to j. F. Saunl, treasurer, 921 Lou
isiana avenue, or F. D. Power, pastor, 1891 Cor
cOran street, Washington, DC"
The following circular was issued from Chica-
go on the It'll inst. To the Christian Brother
hood: You will bear with us in the suggestion
we are about to make, which has no doubt
already occurred to many of you, and to which
we now beg leave to invite the attention of the
Others. The treasurer of the Washington city
church fund has just submitted statement of
the condition of that fund, in which it appears
that our contributions have so far been shame
fully meagre. We have been slow to enter the
open door, which God in his providence set be-
fore us, and which was so nearly closed again.
and forever, by the assassin's hand. .Tis said
that blessings brighten as they take their
flight, and never did our opportunity seem so
great as when it was passing away, and never
did our want of zeal and liberality, and appre-
citation OF great trust, appear SO utterly mex
cusable as when God seemed hiding his face
from u.s. But the great opportunity so nearly
removed is here in its fullness again-the door
almost closed is once more set wide open before
US. God has heard the prayers of his people,
and has given back to us the life of our beloved
President and brother, James A. Garfield. 1t is
lifting that we should render thanksgiving to
God for this signal display OF his goodness and
power. And what more appropriate expression
OF gratitude could we give than to build at the
national capital memorial church in cOmmemO-
ration of his mercy in restoring to us this great
and good man? And in order that we may act
unitedly in this great interest, we would sug-
gest the second Lords day in August be set
aside as day of Thanksgiving to God, and that
on that day a collection be taken and pledges be
received for the Washington church fund, our
offerings to be an expression of our gratitude to
God, and the church we build memorial of his
mercy. John TAFT, L. S. Major, Md, James
McElroy, John W. Allen, Melvin Mckee, d. S.
Mugrdge E. B. Stevens.
The slow raSnOnSoS rocnived fo tho apY aa1
made last winter is accounted for on the ground
of the severity of the winter. The greater part
OF the membership of the Christian church in
this country is in the west. The severe weather
made personal communication difficult. The
organs OF the denomination very heartily COM
mend the scheme Of making a thanksgiving
Offering towards the erection of this church.
DEATH OF VENERABLE LADY.-Mrs. Susan
nah A. Savage relict of the late George Savage
and mother Of Mr.. Joseph L. Savage died this
morning at her residence, corner of Delaware
avenue and street northeast, in the 10th year
of her age. She had been in feeble health
for several years past, and especially since the
death of her husband. Mrs. Savage was a ma
tive of Baltimore, where she was married in
1896, and removed with her husband at once to
this city, where she has ever since resided. She
was of most cheerful and kind disposition. and
a large circle of friends will mourn her depar-
tcre. The funeral will probably take place next
Tuesday :onrning from St. Aloysius church.
DEATH OF AN OLD WAsHINGroN1AN IN New
MExICO.-JOhn H. McCutchen I: former resident
of this city, died suddenly at Socorro, -. NJ, on
the 10th inst, in the seth year Of his age. lie
came to this city and resided here until he
was 45 years of age, following his profession of
the law. In 1870, on account of i'll health, he
removed to Salt Lake, Utah, where he resided
seven years. Thence he went to Deadwood. and
after practicing law there three years and meet
in no Sro l,o
left and settled in New Mexico. He leaves
wife and two children. He was greatly respected
in SocOrrO and his funeral was largely attended
He was Christadelphian and when he reseed
mere was member of the Christadelphian Ec-
clesia on Capitol HILL He was also member of
the Washington board Of common council under
the old municipal system.
The deceased was a Marylander. He mar
ried Miss Annie Dawes, daughter of the late DR..
Frederick Dawes, and she with two children
survive him and were with him at the time of
his death. Three Of his sisters also survive him
Mrs. j. G. Gibson and Mrs. E. E. Griffin, of this
city, and Mrs. Robert Coggins, of New York.
Judge McCutchen left here for the far west in
1870 and spent first seven years in Salt Lake
City, then went to Deadwood, in Dakota terri
tory, spending three years there. and for a few
years past has residedin New Mexico.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
CITY MONEY FOR 1S81-'S2-The apprOpria-
lions made Dy the city council for the cost of
running the city foot up this year ST., 1872 so,
while the appropriations last year were $79,625,
and very considerable additional appropriation
had to be made during the year. The appropriation
for salaries is increased per cent. For cleaning
and repairing streets S3 per cent The court
appropriation expanded from $500 to Sd. 600.
new item of $50 for fire plugs is introduced
Otherwise there is little change, 1t is to be ex-
pected, however, that considerable additions
will be required to several of the appropriations.
BUSINESS LICENsEs.-More money has been
paid in for business licenses up to this time than
during any similar portion of the fiscal year for
many years. The mayor does not think he has
a right to credit licenses when the corporation
law requires that license shall be cash bust
ness. Either he says, the licenses must be paid
or the city borrow money to meet it's engage
ments, and he does not think one citizen has a
right to compel another citizen to help to paw
interest on licenses issued on credit.
COURT HOUSE BETTERMENTs. - The county
court room and clerks offices at the Old court
house on Columbus street have been very much
under the supervision of Mr.. Ben
Austin, the county clerk. The jury. instead of
setting In sort of pit below the Judge. so that
the Judge could not see them when he smoke To
them, have been placed upon an elevated Mat.
form to the right of the court. as in other court