National Republican., 1883-03-02
EXPOSING MASONRY.
The Work OF nm Alleged Christian Brother
Severely Criticised.
To he Edcor.

To me Edcor.
Thursday evenings Sidr contains an elabor-
atc notice of n so-called lecture illustrating"
the ceremonies of free masonry, given by u
person claiming TO bear the name of S, Il.
Starry, aud to hail from the state of Iowa,
in which IL is stated that he was introduced
and assisted by Mr.. Hinman, who said that
he represented the National Christian associa.
ton, of Chicago. l desire TO ask Mr.. Hin
man if the society he represents be-
lieves in and cndcavors to practice
the teachings of the Bible; if so, whether he
or they are aware that it is forbidden
to bear false witness against your ncighbor,
and also If he would as u juror vote TO con-
Wet one of the mcanest of mon on tho test-
mony of creature, isa self avowed peTiurer
If his witness correctly states the facts con-
cerning the ceremonies of Masonry, he has
periured himself; If not, he Is an impostor,
and, in any event. liar. If Mr. Hinman
is not aware of tho facts herein
before stated, is he aware that
the Bible states that "all liars shall
have their part in the lake which burns with
fire aud birthstone" If he is aware of it, if
he is also aware that our Savior said "woe
unto you, scribcs and pharisees, hypocritcs
for We compass sea and land to make one
proSelyte and when he il made yc make him
twofold more the child of hell than your
selves; :" and if so, whether he does or does
not consider that tho members of an associa-
tion of so-callcd Christians that promotes an
an exhibition of such moral dcpravity, should
be considered as coming within the scope of
our Savior's dcnunciation
do not write this TO defend an order that
has Outlivcd centuries aud numbers within
its ranks thousands who are noted for their
Christian virtues; but to ask If the fell spirits
of hypocracy, malice, and lying, who have
l,f. Il
in the garb of reform have obtained such re-
cognition as to find IL safe and profitable to
throw aside their masks aud parade their ma
Lightly before the residents of so-callod
Christia city, and whether citizens who at
tend such exhibitions of dopraVity are doing
either God or man service. VI.
Injunction Against United States Officers.
The motion for preliminary injunction in
the suit of the owners of Chief Cronins pat
ent compound hose pipe against Gen. Mcigs
and Architects Clark and Hill for infringe
ment in erecting stand pipes on the govern
ment printing Office and insane asylum was
heard by Judge James yesterday.
The judge ruled denying the preliminary
injunction on two grounds:
]. The bill did not allegc irTeparable in
jury to compliments.
2. Tho court could not interfere in gov
ernment work by injunction.
The judge in denying the motion for pre-
liminary injunction stated that government
officers were personally responsible for DANA
ges for unauthorized use of patents, and that
no government official can shield himself be-
hind his Office in such cases that prima
facie infringement was shown, and prima
facie the patent is valid. The case goes to
the examiner in chancery for taking testi-
mony on account and perpetual injunction.
Gen Emma HuntOn apnparcu for COmDlaiuantS
and r, d. Mussey, w, Q. Dodge, and Randolph
(ovlp fnr rpsnonlanta