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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE wOMAN'S COUNCIL.
The Sessions Opened with RslIgious
Services Sunday.

THE rExLNISAkY coSFEKFScE SATURDAY - TIE
PLAN oF TIE GREAT coCNcTL-THE SERVICES Ar
ALs.u6Hs YESTERDAY CONDUCTED BIZ WOMEN
PREACHERS.
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How Mary Brown Lost $4,000.

NoRKIsTowN, Pa Jan. 19.-Miss Mary A.
Brown maiden lady. residing in Norristown.
and possessed of considerable property, has
been swindled out of $50 600 by a Philadelphia
woman who made investments for women. She
conducted 'ladies' bank" and promised large
returns for every dollar invested. Miss Brown
said she had known the woman whose victim
she is since childhood, and had great confidence
In her. On Monday she was to receive a large
sum Of money from the Philadelphia woman as
a return on her investment. The money did not
come, and Miss Brown wrote to her. She re-
Piled that all business between them was at an
end. and that no lore letters would be answered.
Ihis was startling Information to Miss Brown.
90 infatuated was she with what she had sup
posed TO De sure and speedy method of obtain
ing fortune that she borrowed money from all
her friends IN order TO invest it with the Phila-
delpnia woman. She has employed counsel 10
prosecute the Philadelphia woman but her law
yer says IL would be impossible for Miss Brown
be concerned IN the investment of $50, 900 for
Miss Brown has apparently been identified as
Mrs. Cordelia Hendricks. of No. 1927 Girard
avenue.
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IRISH AFFAIRS.
Unpleasant Words for Baifour-A Guess at
the In tentions of the Pope.

Unpleasant Words for Baifour-A Guess at
the Intentions of the Pope
DUBLIN. Jan. 19.-AIr. Balfour, the Chief Sec
retary, attended the judges luncheon in this
city to-day. He was hooted OF entering the
building by a crowd which had gathered outside,
and which waited for his temperance. so that
they could hoot him again. When the Chief Sec
retary finally emerged from the building he was
smoking cigar and smiling. He was greeted
with fierce yells and ieers, and cries of BAL
four the liar" which were continued until he
was out of sight.
Commoner William Lane, who is sersipg q.
months imprisonment under the crimes act,
stripped of his clothing by the wardens of
the prison and compelled to don the prison
garb. Mr.. Lane complains that he cannot eat
the food that is furnished him. and that he is
forced to sleep on plank bed with scanty cov-
ering.
ROME Jan. 19.-The Oprione says it is not
probable that the Pope seriously intends to in
tervene in the settlement Of the Irish question
in the interest of the present British govern
ment. II the Duke of Norfolk really has an
official mission there is nothing to justify the
hope that it will be successful The Pope it
says, cannot go beyond advising the Irish bish-
ops TO follow policy of prudence and modera-
tion, the Irish question being economic an d
national one, and not Of areligious nature. The
Opinione extols Mr.. Gladstone's policy as the
most likely to pacify Ireland.
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SALT LAKE. u. t., Jan. 19-Several weeks
ago the Mormon Church made application to the
Territorial Supreme Court for appeal to the
Supreme Court of the United States from the
order appointing a receiver in the escheas cases.
Yesterday the Supreme Court refused to grant
the appeal Judge Henderson. in delivering the
opinion of the court. said that counsel for the
church had contended that the order appoint
ing a receiver was a final decree within the
meaning OF Section 692 of the United States Re-
vised Statutes. which permits appeal to the
Supreme Court from all final DEGREES. Judge
Henderson holds that the order is not final, but
interlocutory. and therefore not appealable.
He decides that taking charge of the property
by the court pending the settlement of this con-
troversy is merely an auxiliary step to the prin-
cipal question. The order does not pretend or
purport to dispose OF any part of the property
or interfere with the title, put it beyond the
control or reach of the court or parties. but sim
ply holds 1T for them. Counsel for the church
then asked the court TO FL date for trial of the
escheat suits, only questions of law were in
volved. District Attorney Potter opposed the
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More Victims of the St,r,n

DAYS storm has left it's wreck of human life in
this vicinity Five and miles northwest of
here, in Robert county, Ernest Seriele and
August Zielke. farmers perished. Mss Little,
of Geneva was at her school. and George Pow
ell went to bring her home. The former has
been found dead bat the latter has not been
found, though he is supposed TO be certainly
lost Adolph Ko5ckivitz and his hired man went
forty rods from tIeir house, to bring IN load OF
hav, and persisted The bodies have not been
found, though the dog may lead TO their discov-
cry. The horses were found dead Mr.. EN-
muelson, going home from Ortonville. also froze
10 death. These parties lived six and eight
miles south Of here.
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RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS.
Strange and Exciting Scenes at Faith Cure
Convention at Reading, Pa.

READING. Pa, Jan. 19.-Believers in the faith
cure created strange scenes in the handsome
new Mennonite Church, on North Tenth street,
yesterday. The church was packed to suffoca-
tion. The excitement was of character that
might cause onlookers to imagine themselves
living in the days of miracles. There probably
was not greater faith, even in Israel, than was
manifested by some of the people in attendance
upon the faith-cure convention. A sermon by
Rev. F. W. Berkheiser opened the proceedings.
Then Rev. Mr. MUsselman, of Bethlehem, de-
livered stirring address, urging reliance upon
the Lord instead of upon doctors in
times of sickness In the midst of
an appeal to the people to have
greater faith, coupled with an assurance that
prayer can heal all ills, young man named
Mahlon Neischwender, from Auburn, rushed to
the altar, which was now surrounded by half
dozen clergymen. Tne young man exclaimed:
II am suffering with consumption I gave up
medicines and now rely on the Lord to cure
me. l want your prayers. all of you" Sobbing
aloud, he sank on his knees, and the clergymeu
called for prayers. Then three women left
their seats and went forward. A woman named
Mrs. Brenieser said: 81 have suffered twenty
years in my head. believe IN prayer. have
faith, and believe Jesus will cure me-" She,
too, fell upon her knees and prayed while the
people sang hymn.
Mr.. Musselman made another appeal to the
fervent pray Strong men wept, women
swooned, and the congregation WAS excited The
ministers gathered about the sick, and, laying
hands upon their heads, implored the spirit OF
God to descend and heal the afflicted. now peni-
teuty kneeling at the altar. During this time
strong personal appeals were made by other
ministers to sick persons in the audience to come
forward and be healed. ''Heres one who
not get through the crowd" exclaimed voice
in the rear Of the church. The deacons
woman suffering with spinal disease to the ex-
cited. weeping, praying throug about the altar.
Meanwhile the choir sang, the consumptive
young man was overcome under his great men
tai strain, and he fell prostrate on the floor
half hour OF prayer service was kept up while
the clergymen urged the applicants for cure to
continue strong in their faith. Several women
testified to their renewed strength and expressed
the belief that they would be cured.
For an hour at least this exciting service was
continued. At its close the sufferers departed
with light hearts and were told to come again.
The convention will be in session all the week.
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A SHARP TRICK,
By Which 1t Is Claimed the Refunding Act
OF 1870 Was Changed.


OF 1870 WAS Changed.
Washington Special.
A resolution induced in the House by Col
Ralph Plumb. of Illinois, will cause good deal
of disc when it comes up for considers
tion. If the facts stated IN the preamble ara
true there was skullduggery in connection with
the passage of the refundine bill of 1870,
although this is not the first time it has been
raised. It is charged that after the per cent
funding bill was passed the word ''after'
was substituted for the word ''for" before it was
signed by the President. which materially
changed the meaning. AS the act now reads it
provides for the payment of the per cent bonds
at the pleas ure of tho government after thirty
years" The journals of the two houses upon
the passage of the bill, it is claimed, made the
bill read that these bonds were payable at the
pleasure of the government for thirty years"
The charge has been made that after the bill
passed latter" was substituted In place OF for,
thus delaying payment of the bonds for thirty
years instead of allowing them to be paid at any
time during that period. The engrossed act
signed by the President shows that sfor" has
been erased and '.after" substituted. In his reso-
luton Colonel Plumb calls attention to these
allegations and also to the feet that on the
bonds called in last summer premium Of
81, s52. OILS was paid. He shows that if the act
really reads that the bonds payable for"
thirty years instead of ''after" that time, they
are now due and that this premium should not
have been paid. Under this construction OF the
law the surplus which is now bothering the ad-
mlnistration could be easily disposed Of The
object of Col Plumb's resolution is to have the
subject investigated by a special committee,
and 1t authorizes a full inquiry into the matter.
When he offered il in the House. objection
was made to its consideration. Mr. Cannon
thought that question concerning the rec
ords of Congress was one of the highest
privilege. and entitled to immediate
consideration but the Speaker overrulsd
him. Monday the resolution will be offered by
Colonel Plumb and at that time he will deliver
a prepared speech. The question will attract
some attention, but it is doubtful whether any
thing comes of it. OF course. If the act was
changed after it passed the House. and before II
was signed by the President, it was not legal;
but there many lawyers who think that
since it has gone on so long the eovernment
cannot now take advantage OF the fraud. II 1t is
a fraud to the derrirnent of innocent purchasers
OF bonds In addition to this it is said that no
supposed in 1870 that the government would
be able TO pay off its debt in thirty years. and
at that time it simply trying to reduce tho
interest ON its securities.
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Ferdinand's Imprudent New Year
Speech Will Result in His Deposition.
The Pope Not Likely to Interfere in the Po-
litical Affairs of Ireland-Another Disas-
ter in China-General News by Cable.
DEATH IN THE CAMPS.


Sufferings of Russian and Austrian Soldiers
Ferdinand Certain To BE Deposed.
LONDON, Jan. 19.-Adyices from the German
frontier state that there are fresh arrivals of
Russian troops, and that the condition of
the soldiers the Galican border is rapidly
growing worse. Typhus RACES every where
among the troops, but its ravages are especially
severe in the camp at Czentoschau. Numerous
deaths have occurred from cold and privation.
In the opinion of military authorities here it is
impossible for the men to remain encamped dur
ing this weather for two months The present
distressing condition of affairs must, they say,
hasten the decision of the Czar either to active
work, and thus commence the war, or to with
draw the troops now assembled on the frontier.
The Austrian forces on the frontier are re-
ported as suffering somewhat from cold and pri-
vation. The War Office officials have decided
that in view of the niseries of their own men
and of the sickness and disease among the Rus
sian soldiers. they will order immediate in
crease in the frontier forces.
The report that Prince Bismarck said that
Germany would be peaceful for the next three
years is semi-oficia1y denied.
After the return to Berlin Of Count Schouval-
off, Russian ambassador, negotiations will be
resumed for settlement of the Bulgarian question.
1t is reported that Bismarck and Ka lnoky have
agreed to oppose the dispatch of Russian COM
mission to Sofa, and that they rather support
the nomination of regency, under which an
election of new prince could be effected. The
Ferdinand has been increased by the speech
day, in which he defed the efforts to dislodge
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feel bound to work in the interest of their i'm
mediate employers. 1t would be the longest
stride ever made by one act towards centrallza-
ton or power, and q significant step in the
direction of socialism and the theory of paternal
government
After further discussion the following resolu-
ton was adopted:
partent should be extended in the direction of tee-
graphic communication, and urge upon Congress
the earliest favorable consideration of this question.
The question of commercial union with Can
ada was discussed at some length, and the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted
Resolved. That the executive council be directed to
memorialze Congress to provide for commercial rela
uons with the Dominion of Canada upon the broad
and principles of complete reciprocity
The discussion of the question of the abolition
or reduction of the internal revenue tax occupied
a large part of the afternoon session AT the
close OF the discussion the following resolutions
were adopted
manner which cannot longer be disregarded the dam
ger to the business interests of the country from
government continuing, in time of peace, the ex-
cess1ye taxat1on which necessary In time or war;
large surplus IT. the Treasury ties the circulat
ing edum which is the lifeb blood of
poses the people to still greater taxation in the shape
OF high rates OF interest," acts q menace TO in
dustry dwarfs business enterprise, gives the Treas
ury power over commerce which never con-
gance in the administration of our government.
Resolved, That the business of all parties
whether prctectionsts free-sraders, should unite
in demanding early action by Congress to reduce
present enormous revenues in a way which will least
embarrass existing industries. - /
Resoled, That while it is desirable to reduce the
internal taxes it is not desirable to abolish the inter-
nal revenue system as a whole.
A resolution embodying a proposition to
recommend the total repeal of intern&, revenue
taxes failed.
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JUSTICE LAMAR.

IL Is Not Expected that He VIII he of Any
Real Service the Government. ss,
Special to the indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-Republcans are show
ine good deal of generosity since the confrma-
tion Of Mr.. Lamar to position on the bench of
the Supreme Court of the United States. They
opposed him with all their vigor. and conscien-
tiously, too. They believed, in the first place,
that he was not a lawyer; that he had expe-
rience as an advocate; that his abilities and
observations jurist were too linited that
his long and prominent connection with ssces-'
sion and his construction OF the Constitution as
IN entaily, on account of prejudice and
misapprehenson. to fill the position
which he now occupies. But since Mr.
Lamar has been confirmed very little is said
about him by those who so recently oppo sed him.
There was probably stronger Fl ght made
against Mr.. Lamar than was ever ma de against
any man against whor1 there was no personal
feeling It is safe to say that not single Re-
publican In the Senate dislikes him perso nally;
on the contrary, they fond Of his companion
ship and congenialty. Among at least three Of
the Democratic Senator'S. however, there was
considerable personal feeling against Lamar,
and it was believed for while that these Sena-
tors would refuse to vote fer his confirmation on
personal grounds. Now that he is enrobed in
the dignihed Judicial ermlne the Republicans are
frank to say they believe he will give his best
efforts towards the satisfactory and fair full
fllment of his duties; but in the same breath
they add that they believe now more than ever
that he is not the right man for the place; that
none of his abilities or habits. or inclinations
tend in the direction which should lead a Justice
of the Supreme Court. In other words, the Re-
publicans throwing the mantle of charity
over the clever old man whose kindly diSposi-
ton has endeared him to the President to such
an extent that the latter lost Judgment in his
desire to please section and q friend. No one
expects Mr.. Lamar, not even the men in has
party to render any real service to the governs
ment. Hts appointment is regarded on all
hands as an effort to procure for him a dignified
and remuneratIve sinecure-a place where he
can live WE'LL feel that he has influence and
the respect of the people. and where he can COM
mand eulogies when the last comments arc
made unon him
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Turner'S Protest Against Auarchism.

GREEN BAY, Wis. Jan. 19.-The Turner'S Of
this city have issued a circular letter to the
societies of the North American Turner Bund,
asking the expulsion of the Anarchist members
of the organization They declare that the aim
of Father Jahn, the noble founder of the Tur-
ners. was to educate patriots and defenders of
the fatherand, heroes of liberty, but not rebels,
not enemies and destroyers of government and
law. In conclusion they PROFOUND these ques-
tions: Are societies that by word and deed
encourage and abet anarchsm to remain in the
bund, and shall notorious anarchists be further
suffered to remain in any society of the Turners2
Shall a paper that avows radical principles con-
Trajectory the principles held by the majority
of the Turner's be further tolerated as the Official
organ of the Turner Rund."
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The Gar Will Make Prolonged Stay at st.
Petersburg-The Social Programme.
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 19.-The Gar has de-
cided to remain in st. Petersburg until after the
carnival Social circles have received the an.
nouncement of this arrangement with satisfac-
ton, and local trades people are also elated at
the prospect of the Gear making a prolonged
stay in the capital. The season promises to be
brilliant. It will open with a court ball in the
Winter Palace on Jan 26. which will be followed
by succession of balls at the Anitchkoff Palace
and the Hermitage till March 3. General Gres-
SER project of police, states that the police are
convinced that there has been no organized plot
against the Cars life recently; but no police in
the world, he says, can prevent attempts by in
dividual desperadoes TO Kill the Car.
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THE FIFTrETH CONGRESS.
The Deficiency Bill In the Senate-Resolu-
tions and Other Routine Bnsiness

The Deficiency Bill in the Senate-Resoiu-
tions and Other Routine Business.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Mr. Hale, from the
COMMITTEES on appropriations. reported eack tha
delayed deficiency bill and stated that the
amendments reported by the COMMITTEES were
but few in number, and that he would ask the
Senate to pass the bill next Monday.
Mr. Hawiey offered resolution directing the
Secretary of the Interior TO report the plan OF
legislation thought by him to be needed for ths
disposition OF the public timber lands to
the preservation Of the national forest lands
at the headwaters of navicable rivers and to put
within the rights Of settlers legal means of pro-
viding themselves with timber for building their
homes. Adopted.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Manderson q
few days since, calling on the Secretary of War
for information to the construction of q bridge
between Omaha and Council Bluffs was taken
up aud adopted.
After agreeing to a motion that tho adjourn
ment to-day shall be till Monday. the Senate. at
l2:40 on motion Of Mr.. Sherman. proceeded 20
consideration of executive business Wnen the
doors reopened the Senate adjourned.
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Two GIass-Workers Killed,

BUTLER. Pa. 19.-About o'clock this morn
ing John Mathio, Frenchman, and a Belgian
named Aix, foreman at the Standard plate
glass-workS in this place were almost instantly
killed while placing sheet of glass in position
on the grinding table They were standing on
the grinding table with John Kennick. Irish
man. when the grinders set in motion.
Kennick the danger and leaped to the
center of the table. and a minute later
thrown off into pit by the velocity of the
machine and ESCAPED with but few injuries.
The other two were not so fortunate, and before
they were aware of their danger they
ground to death. Alix's legs were ground off
close to his body. Both men were married and
had been IN this country but short time
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Novel Spectacle in a Divorce Suit.

CINCINNATI, JAN. 19.-In Judge Kumlers
court to-day, most unusual proceeding was
witnessed. The divorce suit of Mrs. James 5.
Gordon was trial, and Mrs. Gordon was
the witness stand. She told of her husbands
i'll treatment and abuse during the past five or
six years, and her husbands attorney
not present, Mr.. Gordon himself undertook the
cross-examination OF his wife. Though by
some of his questions he stung her almost be-
yond endurance. she maintained her self-con-
troll and answered his questions. The novel
cross examination of wife in divorce suit by
her husband continued for two hours. Gordon
is o ellknown newspaper writer.
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Ftsh and Came PratecttoD

COLUMBUS. O., Jan. 19-The Ohio Fish and
Game Protective Association, in annual session
tonight, discussed laws most of the time. and
an effort made to favor the woodcock law
going out in the fall at the time the quail law
goes out, but no action was taken. The follow
ing officers were elected: E. z. Hayes, of
Coshoctou. president; j. R. Chamberlain, Of
Cincinnati. vice president; DIR. William Shepard,
of Colum bus, secretary and treasurer; G.. s,
Graham. Columbus. recording secretary; execuz
tive committee James Kershaw. Henry Damsel
and p Z. c. Fleck; laws, Capt. G. X. Bargar,
A. w. Thurman, j. J. Stranahan and V. A.
TaxIo
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Protective Tarir League.

NEW YORK, Jan. Ia-The annual meeting of
the American Protective Tariff League was held
to-day. President Edward FL. Ammidown, oe-
cupied the chair Secretary Garland presented
his annual report, which stated that the Leagues
correspondence had extended to thirty seven
States and six Territories. Illinois led the list
with 33S correspondents; New York Was second
with PA. and Kansas third with 233. The OBJ
jective point Of the Leagues work 10 the Vest.
Some 666, 900 documents advocating protection
were printed and distributed during the past
year throughout the country, and go, 600 mo re-
are now IN press.
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locomotives used now. If the trial engins is .
success, electric motive power will be adopted
by the road
The ST Petersburg police claim to be certain
that there WAS organized plot against the
Cars life during the New Year celebration.
The Duke of Norfolk has bad an interview
with Mgr. Aeliard. 1t is stated that the gov
ernment of Ireland was the subject of the inter-
terview.
II is officially announced that Queen Victoria
will visit Florence in the spring. The report
that house had beer engaged for her at San
Reno is untrue.