Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-16
QUIET AT ECONOMY.
The Long Expected Unpleasantness
49, Fails to Materialize.
THREE NEW MEMBERS TAKEN IN,
But They Are Not Disciples of the Alleged
- Messiah, Teed.
LOOKING OUT FOR THE SECOND ADVENT

The anniversary ceremony at Economy
, passed off quietly yesterday. The expecte d
diffcultv as to the admission of new MEM
s1- bers did not come There was no effort
made to secure the admission Of any of DR..
: Teed's Koreshan followers into the society.
In fact. the storm clouds that had been
threatening the peace of the Economics
blew over, and solemn worship, feasting
and good fellowship were the only features
of the day.
With the dawn came an unusual stir
about the little hamlet. The yearly cele-
bration of the society's birthday is looked
. forward to as al exceptionally bright spot
in the tranquil lives of the members, and
there was not a soul in the village but was
anxious for the festivities to commence.
All was as usual, however, until the town
clock struck 10. Scarcely had its echoes
died away when people came trooping from
all directions to the quaint old church
where the distinctive doctrines of the
society have been taught for years.
--0 One Trustee Laid Up.
= The only thing to mar the perfect harmony
of the occasion was the absence of Trustee
Fisher, who is confined in the Allegheny
General Hospital seriously ill. AS the
hour struck the venerable Father Henrlcl
emerged from his house across the way and
passed over to the church He was leaning
on the arm OF Trustee Duss and wore
heavy storm coat, the collar of which his
long white locks fill. The entire popu-
lstion crowded into the church.
The services were opened with hymn:
which Father Heurici led at the organ.
Then in clear, strong voice, which told no
tale OF advanced years, be read sacred
passages from the Bible. Then for 10
minutes be spoke, explaining the chapters
he had read. There were several more
HYMNS and each time the aged leader of the
society had to be assisted to the organ by
Trustee Duss. The scene was animpressive
one, The congregation gaZed with rever-
ence at the familiar form with which time
had almost won its battle, and every word
he said found place in the memories of his
hearers. His advanced years have not
dulled his intellect and the words of counsel
he uttered were still more precious to his
followers than ever
They Love Their aged Leader.
The Economics love their hoary headed
patriarch and as the meeting broke up yes
terdav there was doubtless a silent prayer
1lOm every HCdil bAdb hC OS SPeASo W SPSSsN
to them at another thanksgiving
The services over, the women hurried
aEay to prepare the feast, while the trus-
tees proceeded to Father Henrici's house to
consider the applications for membership.
In half an hour they came out, having
elected three new members. These are
Samuel Sieber and wife and Gottlieb Reith-
mueller. All of them have lived at Econ
d, omv long while. Mr.. Sieber has been con-
l. of+ cir 1873 ReithmuellRr
is an uncle of Trustee Duss and a familiar
: figure about the village.
Shortly after L. o'clock the feast of meat,
sauer kraut and the tar-famed Economy
ginger cakes, was ready. Half dozen long
tables were spread in the town hall and
the hungry multitude repaired to do Justice to
3 the contents of dozens of baskets brought by
the women and girls. In addition to the sub
stantials mentioned there was an abundance
of the choice homemade wine for which
Economy is famous. After all were satis-
fed the feast was concluded by the solemn
ceremony of breaking bread, the last act of
the reception of new members. Music was
furnished during the feast by band of
Economy youths
Continued in the Evening.
At 6 o'clock in the evening the tables
were spread again with a similar repast
Only the breaking of bread was omitted
With its conclusion the eighty-seventh an
nual thanksgiving ceremony ended, and the
members departed quietly to their homes,
happy in the remembrance of the events the
dav lust concluded and the anticipation OF
many more such seasons of good cheer.
As far as could be learned none of the
three members admitted yesterday have
ever shown anv leaning toward the koreshan
faith. 1t had been expected bv many that
an effort would be made by Trustee Duss
and others to secure the admission of sew
eral avowed followers of DIR. Teed into the
Economic Society. Among these were
Daniel Silverfriend, a converted Hebrew,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Turner. But this proved
incorrect, SIS they were not proposed.
MANY stories haye been told of plans laid
by Koreshans to get some OF their members
into the society with the ultimate view of
obtaining control of it. Yesterday was
looked upon as the day when the inaugural
move of the Koreshans would be made, but
ali predictions proved incorrect
1t had also been asserted that the position |
John Duss has taken, relative to union be-
tween the Koreshans and Economics, had
so displeased several influential members of
the latter that he would be removed from |
the Board of Trustees. This, like the other
expected moves, failed to show itself vester- |
dsy, and there were no changes in the board. |
Believe the Messiah Is Coming.
One of the cardinal points in the belief |
of the Economics is the second coming of |
the Messiah This coming they believe is |
not far distant, and the recent signs in the |
sky have strengthened their belief. Said |
one old patriarchical Economic yesterday |
afternoon:
Eyes, we firmly believe that Christ will |
soon appear on earth. The signs fortell u.s. |
The spots on the sun; the conjunction of |
Jupiter and Venus; the brilliant display of |
Northern Lights and other signs known
and visible only to the initiated, portend
some mighty convulsion of nature near
at hand, prophises of the final |
time when the Messiah will visit
those who have been faithful to him. For
that visit We, as community, are fully pre- |
pared, and when that final time arrives, we,
. who are living, and those of us who now
sleep in yonder little cemetery will be
found awaiting him without fear or trem-
bling, to accord TO him the welcome due |
him. and receive our reward"
A number of others spoken to on the |
same subject gave it as their belief the ad-
Of he MaSQiah n ,raS paar