The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-09


committee that the Insertion OF a simple Dlsl-
ness card in the public printsis not derogatory
10 the dignity of the profession. 80 long ~
gives onlg the name. business and LOCATION vi
the advertiser but Wa condemn IN ui,-
measured terms ANY Advertisement, by hai'u-
bill or othe wise. which invites tie attention.
of tie public to any OF our wares or any fea-
ture OF our business
The report was adopted.
no TRUSTS.
Mr.. II. K. Burket. of Iowa. rep 0rted, on be
half OF the committee on antitrust OH, tnHt
they had held a meeting but failed 10 ind the
eristancs of n trust between the manuiac-
turers and funeral directors. ,<
Mr. Bandfeld. of Michigan. on behalf OF
the committee on resolutions. presenter
resolution urging the several state assocls-
lions 10 take the proper steps LOOKING lowell" sr
the INCORPORATION OF their organization. ihe
resolution WAS adopted.
The committee on place for the next meet
ing recommended that the next annual c con,
yention be held ut 1onlsviie, ny Inc
accommodation Was UNANIMOUSLY agree" -.
Secretary j. n. Sharer moved that az tne
proper time n standing committee OF nNe DO
appointed by the president TO prepare y cyn-
stitution and bylaws 70 be submitted 10 tuo
| next convention. The motion was adopted.
A short recess was taken. during when zap
tain Frank cunningham was introduced oy
the president. At the request of the conVcn-
ton Captain Cunningham sang 'Mhen Lea'-
ing Dear Old Ireland"
lie was largely applauded. and when IN
sisted upon 10 sing another song "a tam
Cunningham remarked that he did not THINK
the gentleman would ob ect to something on
the religious order but ne was declared 70 10
out Of order Captain Cunningham then
sang The Old Folks are Gone
An amendment 10 the constitution was pre-
sented providing that members OF any associa,
tion removing 70 another locality be entitled
10 loin the association of their new place OF
residence by the payment OF nominal Zee
Some discussion ensued on the subject md
the matter was finally referred 70 the COM
mittee on revision of the constitution ana by
laws.
VOTE OF THANKS.
On motion of Mr. Hook Of New York. votes
Of thanks were passed TO Governor Mchin-
new Tor his kindness in rendering the con-
yention the use OF the Hall OF the House 81
Delegates: to Rev. Or. r. z. Kerr
for the part he took n the opening
exercises 70 the Virginia members. VINO
had been always DESTROYS TO make II rs
pleasant as possible for the delegates while IN
the city of Richmond and who bad been so
emineutly successful. 10 Captain Frank Gun,
ningham for his fire singing % the Richmond
press for the able manner IN which they have
yention.
The resolutions we're passed by a rising
vote The sum of so was voted tor the lanl-
tor of the building in recognition OF bis ser
vices.
THE OFFICERS.
The president then announced the election
of officers Tor the ensuing year 10 be IN order.
Mir George w Blllow. OF OHIO. in m e.e-
CANT speech. nominated Mr. Joseph W.
4 ortf.a Of Ton d
dent Of the international Association for the
next year.
Mr. Edward Gordon. Of New York, second
ed the nomination, and on motion OF Mr.
Davis, of Indiana. the nominations were
closed. AT the suggestion OF Mr.. heYs, Oh
New York. the secretary cast tie ballot Tor
Mr.. Laube. and the latter was greeted WIN
three cheers by the delegates as the new pre-
siding officer.
Me,srs. Crane and Black were appointed
committee % lead Mr.. Laube 20 the chair
Mr. Iaube. in an interesting address.
thanked the delegates for the honor conferred
uDon him and gave the assurance TO do all
in bis power 70 I'll his Office TO the best Of his
ability. He thanked the press FOR the man
nor in which it had aided the Association IN
their work.
MIR Bringhurst then made his retiring
speech and turned over the gayel 70 the new
president.
The Association then proceeded with the
election Of the following officers for the en-
James Heaton, of Lincoln Neb., first vice
president.
THE YORKTOWN WEIGHS ANCHOR.
The United States steel cruiser Yorktown
which Is 10 Join the squadron AZ Valparaiso
weighed anchor shortly before O'clock yes
terday afternoon and left her mooring5 OF the
Cob dock OF the trJOkiyn nayy-Vari
She ls under preparatory sailing orders
but her final sailing orders have not yet been
received. The Yorktown Is now anchored off
the foot Of Ihirty-sixth street. North river
Just Why the cruiser should stop there aud
when she was likely 70 sal could not be learned
from Captain krben, cOmmandant OF the navy
yard.
40 orders for the sailing Of the Boeton or
the Atlanta have yet been received. though
repairs ara being steadily pushed forward on
both these vessels.
TIE NAN GOT AWAY.
A passenger on the Red Star steamship
Fresland. which arrived from Antwerp yes
terdsy. was caught smuggling two gold
watches. pair or diamond errngs several
gold rings. watch chains and other iewelrY.
The man, who Was caught by Inspectors
Brown and DOnohue. tried 70 bride them
with an offer Of 30 in gold. The officers
tOokthe money and tried 20 the take man. too
but be managed 10 slip away from them. The
officers are on his track. however. and expect
10 arrest him to-day.
The penalty for trying % bride customs
officer IA not over $4,000 the nor more than
one year at hard labor in States prson. or
both. The Offering Of brile IS taken as
conclusive evidence against the offender.
WANTS t2.5OO DAMAGES.
Alonzo J. Decker is making a lively fight
a 80 Iftt a
Club lust now. HIS attorneys Dbl. Chandler
az Seymour. served fumnOnses IN q libel suit
yesterday on tie eight gentlemen who
bounced Mr.. Decker from membership Of
the historic old club last December. He
was treasurer. and had been treasurer for q
number Of years
a -FOUR ~ IHE CITY.
u took nearly f'tY carriages Yesterday
afternoon 10 take the funeral directors and
tier ladies' on q tour OF Inspection through
the city. At $3.50 clock tie party left tie
hotel. They were at once taken charge f by
Mes.rs. j. L. and w ID. Sutherland Joseph
". Laube and other members IL tie local
committee. They visited st. Johns church.
Chimborazo park. Libby Hill and good
many ether points az Interest.
Shortly ter o'clock tho party returned
b tie xchange Hotel VIE e they art0ok 4
tea. About Ed 4. NJ TREY wee escorted hv
the local committee % Man aud Fourteenth
streets. where electric cars were IN waiting
10 take them 20 the Ariel wharf Soon after
their arrival the Ariel started on frip down
the James river & but h Gap. Alt ougn
lit r cool. the excursion was greatly On owed
BY the visitors and Captain frank Cunning
hamf entertained them with q number OF his