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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

The electric travelling crane in Mime
spolis has capacity Of 20 tons.
An electric car line to the top Of Mis-
sionary Ridge is proposed.
"A California woman gathered 502 Gu
cumbers from q volunteer vine which grew in
her garden.
No less than 10 boys have been drowned
this season at Pawtucket, r. l., while skating
on thin ice or around air holes.
Since snow made its appearance in
Vermont more than 500 accidents have been re-
ported from the lumber districts.
The postofice at Ewbanks, Ill, is to be
abolished for the singular reason that no one
can De found to take charge OF IL.
There are about 10000 lacemakers In
Normandy, and in all France there are nearly
zOV'VOO women engaged in this industry.
"A thief in Carlisle, Pa, steals nothing
put Bibles. and he has taken 81 from the people
Oh tnat town without being discovered.
In Chicago during 1888, according to
offc1al figures just published, 1883 buildings
were ereeted-a larger number than in any
previous year.
1t is asserted that nearly all the idols
now worshiped in India are of English manu-
taeture John Bulls principle would seem to
De, Let me but make the idols of a country
and care not who makes its religion"
"A woman near Ventura, Cal, recently
made 100000 in land speculation. This fired
her with the ambition to get up a special
"boom," and make million, if possible. So
she chartered a train from San Francisco, 600
miles away, gave free tide. free lunch and
free music to all who would come, and held
big sale. But though the train was crowded
from San Francisco, no one would buy; and
instead OF making fortune she lost 20UO0.
MIR. Mulhsll, in paper recently read
before the British Association, at Bath, Eng
land, states the energies of the four leading
countries of the world as follows, the power
being given in millions of foot tons. daily:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
The Territorial Bill Agreed to.

After many hours consultation the conferees
on the Omnibus Territorial bill reached con-
clusion at o'clock this evening, and tonight
Messrs. Platt and Springer are preparing the
report to accompany the return of the bill to
the two Houses tomorrow. The bill, as agreed
to by the conferees, fixes the names of the two
Dakotas as North Dakota and South Dakota
The people of South Dakota are to vote on the
adoption of the Sioux Falls constitution, May
IA, and the location of the capital is to be set
tied by election. On the same date, the resi-
dents OF North Dakota, Washington and Mon
tana may vote for the election of delegates to
a constitutional convention, and for full list
OF State officers On the first Tuesday in Octo-
Der the people may vote upon the constitution
proposed by the conventions and if adopted,
after the Presidents proclamation to that ef.
feet the Governors of each may order an cleo
ton of members Of the Legislature and of
Representatives in Congress. The Legislatures
may meet and elect two Senators, each in time
to take their seats at the beginning of the first
regular session of the Fitty-first Congress, in
December next, at which time the Represen-
tatives shall also be admitted to seats. These
provisions apply also to the Senators and Rep
resentat1Ves from South Dakota.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20

The municipal hustlers are now able
to take rest and count up the list of killed
and wounded.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
A Considerable JudRmenr

A decision Of the Court of Claims to-day,
giving judgment for 81, OO2517 in favor of the
Central Pacific Railroad Company in its suit
against the United States, was an adjustment
OF the accounts of the company based on pre-
vious decisions of the Supreme Court The
Judgment represents the amount due the COM
pany for Government transportation over its
non-aided roads, and also the amount of GER
tain payments made by the company in excess
OF the requirements of the Thurman act
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20

Secretary Bayard has received a telegram
from Consul General Williams, of Havana,
stating that he has been advised that Civilli
Pouble, naturalized American citizen, i'm
prisoned there for an alleged attempt to start a
Cuban revolution, was coInprehended in the
recent royal decree of pardon, and that he will
be set at liberty at once
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-20
No Time to Confirm Nominations.

After some routine business to-day, the SEN
ate proceeded to the consideration of Mr..
Vests motion to reconsider the vote by which
the conference report on the direct tax bill was
agreed to last Saturday. After considerable
debate the motion to reconsider was rejected.
Yeas, 8; nays, As. The Senate then took up the
sundry civil appropriation BILL and a number of
amendments were read and considered. Mr..
Harris interrupted the reading of the bill to
call attention to the large number of uneon-
hrmed nominations. He held it to be as much
the duty of the President to make nominations
to NIL official vacancies as to perform any other
official duty and as much the duty of the Sem
ate to consider and confirm or reject such
nominations as to perform any other Senatorial
duty. He recalled the facts that President
Arthur had, after the Presidential election of
1884, sent to the Senate 612 nominations, all of
which were confirmed except 20 and that Presi-
dent Hayes had, after the Presidential election
OF 1850, sent to the Senate $50 nominations,
nearly all of which were confirmed. In view of
these facts he moved that the Senate do now
proceed to the consideration of executive busi-
ness The motion was rejected by party vote
yeas, "a; nays, 26
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-14

MAKE Your OWN FERTILIZER. for
sample, price, ETC., of our kilncured, dis
integrated, screened Humus for compost-
ing with chemicals, cotton seed meal,
ashes, or stable manure Address, Hicks
& CLARK, Fort Mason, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-14
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Building and Loan Associations.


their business is as follows:
An association of members, or stock
company, is formed, but no capital is re-
quired Stock is sold to members at 500
per share, to be paid for in monthly in
stallments of so cents each. An admis-
sion fee is charged of $3 for one share
down to 81 per share for ten shares or
more, and small fines are imposed when
dues are not paid upon time. The full
amount of the shares is paid over to the
holder whenever the sum to his credit
reaches 500. Fourteen years would be
required to pay for a share at so cents q
month, but the shares actually mature in
from five to nine years, according to the
profits and rate of interest, for in addi-
tion to the monthly payments each mem
Der has added to his credit every three
months share of theincOme arising from
interest, fines, dues, etc. AS no share
holder is paid anything until his shares
mature, and the rules of the organization
prevent the accumulation of money, the
principal part of the receipts is converted
into loan fund and is all loaned out, but
only to members who wish to buy real es-
tate. A first mortgage, at a low rate in
terest, is taken upon the property in
question. But no member can receive a
loan larger than one-half the amount of
stock he carries. From this there would
seem to be a double drain upon the re-
sources of the stockholder, who is proba-
bly, young clerk or laboring man work
ing upon a small salary, for he must pay
his interest and his monthly payments as
well; while on money borrowed elsewhere
his only expense would be for interest.
This would be true were it not for the
fact that these payments are gradually
re-paying the loan and paying for the
shares. The money is simply being laid
up to be returned to him at a future day,
for by the time he has paid in half the
value of his share it natures in it's full
value, out of which his loan is paid and
the balance he receives is nearly or quite
equal to all the monthly payments of in
terest and instalIments that hehas made.
His loan being paid he is now the happy
possessor of a house and l0t. The loan
which helped him purchase ithaving real
ly been paid by the profits of the associa-
tion and not by the labor of his hands
A man might pay rent for years and in
the end have nothing to show; by this
plan he pays no more than rent amounts
to and in the end has home.
The following is the estimated cost and
profit on ten shares:
Payment of $6 per month for 80 months. 49S.OO
Withdrawal 800
Total cost of 10 shares 5l1OO
Amount the holder receive 600 90
1t will thus be seen that the shareholder
about doubles his money. 1t is then a
safe and profitable investment, even for
those who do not wish to purchase real
estate. Each little installment goes out
on interest again, which is compounded
monthly. These are butsthe main points
1t is a great assistance to members in
saving money. 6.a3a ..5s..tf
The principles are as solid as life insur-
ance or banking. The plan has been in
operation for years in England and Ger
many, while in this country the rage for
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-14
TIBBEE, Miss, Oct. 16,1886.

Messrs. A. T. HALLENBEEGER q Co.
Rochester. Pa. Gents.-The bot
tie of Shalenberger's Pills sent me in Feb
ruary last gave to W. G. Anderson, of this
place; long standing case of chills and
ever. He had tried everything known
without any permanent good. In less than
ten days after taking your Antidote he was
sound and well, and has gone through the
intire season without any return. 1t seems
to have etfectually driven the Malarius poi
son from his system.
Yours truly, V. A. ANDERSON.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-14

State. Now, are these cleared fields
the only fertile spots? We labor under
many difficulties Our fields are not en-
riched every few years with a heavy
growth of sod, nor do our barnyards tur-
nish great quantity of manure But we
have wholesome and equable climate,
and when crop receives proper cultlva-
tion and enriching, good results usually
follow. Why, then, are there not more
settlers eagerly rushing to Florida and
stalking out their claims? Settlers with
only few hundreds of capital flock to
the West, for they have but to turn over
the virgin soil and reap the same year.
Clearing land in Florida is expensive, and
the original cost of the land is cOnsidera-
BILE if it lies near town. AS a rule the men
| who are the most deserving of success,
the men who are able and willing to work
and who will grow up with the country,
making useful, enterprising citizens, the
ones weWant to see here, are just the ones
who are financially unable to put the re-
quired amount into a Florida farm.
Could a man be given a farm already in
working order, on time without interest.
he could at length pay for it in INSTALL
ments. But no one Offers farms or money
on such terms. And yet, barring the or
ange interest, large part of the land
now lying idle is occupied by thriving
general farming community. Florida will
advance but little while some of her sister
States are making tremendous strides
toward general prosperity. building
and loan association, if formed here and
patronized by all who can save few dol
lars each month, would be of material as
sistance to settlers and of benefit to soci-
ETY. in general.
Building and loan associations are at
present confined almost exclusively to
cities, and fear will be accused of not
knowing what am talking about in as
suming that the plan will do for Florida
farmers without explaining myself. l
meant to incorporate in the above some
ulIlIlS5 w un0 010Cl ULIotC l. CuOuSHU UH0
plan might be modified so as to answer
for scattering communities in Florida. 1t
would not need much modification either,
except in minor points, perhaps in the
method OF remitting dues instead of pay
ing to a collector. The association might
extend over the whole State, and men,
bers might be in every town. The plan
can extend just as well to the purchase of
farms as to city property, and any one
that has any income at all can become
the owner of at least ones share. 1t is a
sort of savings bank in which the depos-
tiers double their money quicker than in
any other interest-paying investment. |
believe it is fact that, SO far can learn,
not an association out of the hundreds in
this country founded on this plan has
failed to do what was expected of it. This
is the plan upon which nine-tenths Of the
associations are founded, and others are
fast coming toit. If any one objects prob
ably word or two in your paper would
explain. A. d. WARNER.
Green Cove Springs, Fla.
TTppFE MTcc Dot 1R 1909
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
OBITUARY.

The funeral of Miss Eliza M.
Reed took place at 2 O'Clock Friday
Feb. 22nd, from the family resi-
dence in Baltimore, Md, and was
we'll attended by the members of
the Venus Assembly and Venus IL
Aide of this city. The remains
were incased in a white covered
casket, with silver ornaments and
bars. A plate of the same metal
bore her name, age and death. The
floral offerings were rich and beau
tiful and were numerous. A hand
some pillow with the name Eliza
was the gift of her cousin, Mamie
Hawkins, of Bait. A broken COL
umn and bunch of lilies was the
gift of the Venus Assembly and
EAide. Two anchors, a cross, q
wreath, 8 sheaf of wheat and
bunch of lilies were the gifts of low
ing and sorrowing friends. The
impressive features of the deceased
wore a calm, peaceful expression,
more suggestive of sleep than of
death. A short prayer was read
by the minister of the st. Msry's
Episcopal church, the casket was
then closed and the body was
borne to the hearse by the following
members of the Venus Assembly:
j. Richard Tunia, Charlie E. Jones,
James Rollins, l.. Milton Collins,
j. Madison Clay and Eugene Turn
er of the Wed. Club; jr., of Bait.
Next followed the members of the
LAide, each carrying an emblem
of flowers. The members present
were as follows: Cordelia Madison,
Eula Boss, Minnie Matthews, Ma
mie Price, Eva Ross, Carrie Nalle,
Alice Collins, Ida Mason. The fun
eral then proceeded to the church,
and after the services were con-
cluded, the body was borne to the
Laurel Cemetery, were it was plac-
ed in the vault shutting out from
the view of all that remained of a
valued friend and member.
The members of the L'Aids and
Assembly sent q letter of condo
lence to Mrs. Reed, expressing
their heartfelt sympathy for the
loss of one with whom, az a friend
and member they had been so long
associated. She was also a
member Of the st. Mary's Episco-
pal church OF this city and died
very happy expressing q wish that
her many friends would meet her
in heaven.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
PERSONALS.

Mr.. w, Coghill of New York will ar
rive in the city this week, to attend the
Inauguration.
Miss Allena Davis and Miss Blanche
Warrick of Philadelphia will be the guest
of DIR. and Mrs. T. Graham Dorsey of cap
itol Hill during the inaugural week.
Mrs. J. S. Smith (nee) Goodman o.
Cambridge Mass. arrived on Thursday
2lst inst. to attend the inauguration and
to visit her sister Mrs. W. V. Turner 1881
ii st. n. w.
The Rev. DR.. Hubert secretary TO the
"Commission on Colored Work." Protes.
tant Episcopal church, will officiate a.
the services tomorrow morning aud even.
ing atSt. Mary's Chapel 23rd d H SITS. n
w.
Rev. Morris has returned to the
city from Lynchburg, Va.
Mr.. M. f. Hamlin, of New York,
has arrived in town look ing well.
Mrs. Thomas Watson, is very i'll
and has been confined tc, her bed
for some time.
Rev. DR.. w. B. Derrick and MI.
G. f. Butler, of New York arrived
in the city last evening.
Master Albert Turner, of the
BEE and MT. Stevie Brooks, of the
west, after a pleasant stay in Bal
timore, returned to the city Thurs
day.
Mrs. James z, HiTyard of st
Paul, Mimi, isin the city the guest
of Mrs. VIM. FL. Bruce, 1921 18th
at. n. w.
Miss Ida Herbert, the sis
ter of Miss Tillie Herbert, of
Treuton, N. j., will be in the city
during the inaugural season.
Rev. Wilton B. Boone, of
Springfield, o. is in the city the
guest of REV. J. III. Lee at 1912
4th st, n. W.
MIR. j. M. Auten formerly OF
Philadelphia but now of Harris
burg, Pa, is the guest of Mr.. j.
VIM. Mayse during the iuaugura-
ton.
Mr.. J. E. Ousley clerk of the
court of Bolivar Co. Miss. G. W.
Huntley member of the Miss. Leg
aud Messrs Wilson, Cox
and Reynolds Bankers from Miss.
friends of III. L. Livingston will
g top at Mrs Geo. G. Smith No. Is
9th st. n. 9. while in the city.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
THE HIGH TEA.

TIE "high tea" gived by the Ev-
ergre ,en social club at the residence
of NJ liss Emma Brooks, on last
Tues day evening Feb. 26th, was a
gran d affair and was we'll attended,
the house was crowded to it's ut
most capacity and every body pres
ent enjoyed themselves. The tables
wer'o handsomely decorated and
was spread with a variety of re-
fres hments and fruits of all kinds.
The, main attraction was a elevated
ed tea stand handsomely trimmed
with tissue paper and a beautiful
sig n hanging over the table with
thu following inscribed: <sThe E. s.
c. High tea Feb. 26." Among those
pr esent were Misses j. E. Anderson
and L. A. Fletcher, of the "Bee,'
Annie Connor, @. Lucas, E. E.
Pinkney, E. Brooks, s. E. Harris
and the Misses Stewart. Mesdames
c. Connor. Clements M. Wilson,
Messers. Taylor, P. s. Vaughns,
G. Lucas, G. 81. Watson, Rev. 6. s.
Lamkins, A. Spriggs and D. Free
man.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02

almighty Father and disposes of
all destlnles, to smite us with the
rod of this bereavement by taking
the Rev. DR.. Jno. w. Chickering
from his labOrs of love among us
to his reward of a blisstul immor-
tality beyond the skies. Therefore
be it
RESOLVED That, while we bow
with reverence to the Divine Will
we feel with the relatives and
friends of the deceased the pains
of sad bereavement and will ever
cherish with fond recollections the
sacred memory of our departed
friend. And
RESOLVED That while we hold
with sacred venerstion the memory
OF this great man, We will teach
our children to cherish his memory,
and emulate his virtues by handing
them down from generation to gen.
GRAFTON. And
RESOLVED That a copy of these
resolutions be submitted to the
family of the deceased.
Adopted by the Chickering Me-
mortal Society. Rev. S. j. Z. Mel
son, president; VIM. 81. Lucas, v.
president; D. J. Edwards, secreta-
ry.
Among the audience present
were Profs. Samuel Porter, j. Cor
dan and wife, j. Hochkiss, J. w:
Chickering and family, Mesdames
A. Draper, j. B. B. Wright, and
Misses N. Gordan and A. Gordan.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02

addressed add n.s the lyceum, selecting
"Ihe Bible" as his subject. He di.
ai1eo MS subject into three parts !:
"Ine best book on account of its
authors" 1.-THE best book because of
its contents" and s'The best book
because of it's influence The
speaker enlarged very elaborately
on his subject, urging the necessi-
ty OF every house being guided by
the Bible in preference to all other
books. Prof. Furby rendered excel.
lent music, and the church was
crowded. Prof. Franey is president
and n. AL. Roberts secretary of the
lyceum.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIV
ED FOR THE PRESS CONVEN
TION AND RECEPTION OF
THE COLORED EDITORS.

Senator P. Sawyer, $1.OO.
DR.. G. B. Purvis, $500.
Prof. J. NJ. Gregory, $1.0O.
DR.. F. J. Shadd, $500.
DR.. S. R. Watts, $1.OO.
supt. 6. F T. Cook, So 90.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02

Edward F. Droop, CPS Penn. ave., call
attention to his large stock Of
STEINWAY
G & Gambler, Wheelock, Briggs,
Behning, and other
PIANOS!
Story and Clark, couch and Warren
ORGANS. Wonderful Aeolian Orgaed
Sold on installments, exchanged, rented
repaired, tuned, moved, and stored,
Violins, Banjos, and Gnitars. StrIngsA
specially. Sheet music and musical msr
chandise at the old stand, gas Pa. ave.
Feb. az, tf.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Inaugural Night!
The greatest event of the week
WILL BE THE

GRAND MUSICAL and LITERARY Festival
At Metropolitan Church, M 81.
After the fire. works on the night
of March 4th.
Madame Stewart Of Chicago,
soprano sOloist; the Boston brass
band 80 artists, the finest colOred
talent in the country will render
some of their choice selections.
The Hailelujah Chorus, by Prof.
Layton's choir of the church, of it.
self is enough to attract every
stranger in our city. Hon. Jno. III.
Smyth has kindly consented to re-
cite some Of the most soul-stirring
poems of the war. He is not ex-
celled in this line. Several other
visiting bands have promised their
cooperation.
ADMISSION 25 Cts
For Relief Fund of o. P. Morton,
No. 4, Grand Army of Republic
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02

The Ladies Social Circle of Iser.
al 9. M. E. church will give q
grand concert on March 5th 1889
in said church for the benefit of Or
gan fund. They will have the fol-
lowing talent from Massachusetts,.
Prof. VIM. jackson the Auto harp
Xylophone; soloist of New Bedford /;
Master Robt. L. Carter the Star
Harmonica Xylophone entertainer
and Mrs Annie E. Robinson Elo-
cutionust, and some of the best tai.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
THE CADETS.

The Cadets will give an inaug-
ural ball and reunion at their
armory, 0 street bet. 7th and 9th
rts. n. W., March 4th, and a recep-
Ion Tuesday, March 5th. Capt.
Coolidge Is the chairman of the
committee which alone is a guar.
antee of a great event.
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02
DRAMATIC CANTATA,
Belshazzar's Feast or the Hall Of
Babylon, at the

metropolitan a. ". e. Church,
Thursday and Friday eyes,, Feb. 2S and
March ist, 'S9, 10 ten scenes to wit:-rhe
Palace Hall, The Queens Apartment,
Jewish Place of Assembly, The Walls OF
Babylon. The Fest, Jewish Qusrtres,
Jewish Place of Worship, Interpretation,
Camp of Cyrus, Within the City, T. II.
Wright, w. Fl. Hart, W. Beckett, Man
ayers, and j. T. Layton. Director. Pro
ceeds for the benefit of the church,
Tickets of Admission, 25cts,
The Washington bee., 1889-03-02

Roovs For RENT with or with
ont board, 1876 9 st n. W.
p.r.t cla,s JOB work done at the BEE
office. CaDaDa Inspect.
-, i.or,4 with all modern improve.
10. l2,"i 3rpIy 90 ". A. Stewart 10th and 4 st.