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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
Soldiers Home Boys Speak.

Last Fridays Herald contained an
article signed by 81 inmate of the
Soldiers Home which IN substance was
the same as the STAR contained last
week in Its interview with j. S. Jones,
who is also an inmate of the Home.
The article should satisfy any unbiased
mind that Col. Lucas, or the Soldiers
Home board, did not attempt in any
Way to influence the votes of the vet
Grams, but Commander Lucas merely
gave the boys some good advice. That
they accepted his advice, and therefore
have every confidence in Col. Lucas, is
evinced by the fact that they did not
vote.
The editor Of the STAR has received
a personal letter from Col. Clongh.
who is president of the Board of Com
missioners of the Home, and we take
the liberty to publish the following por-
ton.
..In collation. to the Herald's assault
| want to say:
| did not know that it was election
day at Hot Springs until arrived
there.
Col. Lucas did not telegraph me to
come. neither did lie write OF send for
me.
| went down because I wanted to
see Col. Lucas and talk with him about
the probable influence of the Hot
Springs water upon a daughter who
was sent home from college with spi-
nal trouble.
intended, as | told you, to leave on
the 8 o'clock freight next morning for
Sturgis on Russian relief work, but it
stormed so that | could not go.
Neither Col. Lucas nor myself nor
Phillips forbade any men voting, but
we did advise that they keep out of
municipal elections. The New York
legislature passed a law forbidding
members Of the state home at Bath,
from voting in either city or county
elections. We simply advised, but
neither forbid a a voting or going
down town, nor anything Of the sort.
question their rights, because when
they apply for fnrlough it is, Ito go
home'-they ask me to send their
acquisitions 'sto their home at Yankton
etc. l regard them simply as guests
at a hotel; if they are residents Of Fall
River county, then they are voters IN
city elections; if they are not residents,
then it is doubtful to say the least.
Furthermore, 1 will say that from
the first meeting of the board there
has been but one purpose, and that is
to keep the Home out of local fights.
Respectfully;
E. e. CLouGH.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

The Hay Springs review boldly
shouts that the unequal taxation and
unequal distribution of the burdens of
the people, has at this time as it has
many times before, led to universal
dissatisfaction. In proof of this as
sertion is cited the arraignment of the
two old parties 10y labor organization.
judging from his English the editor of
the Review is about as we'll versed in
grammar as are some labor or2aniza-
tlons in matters pertaining to taxation.
AS a sample of some of the changes i'll
taxation desired by the most powerful
labor organization in the country. turn
to the declaration of principles Of the
knights of labor. In mi breath they
favor the single tax. in the next they
demand a graduated income tax. Such
glaring inconsistency is enough to o n
vul:e with laughter the n,ellig mt d.
sciples Of Henry George.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

{ Tnesehate, for the sake of surround
Ing IDS mssnbers with a certain sancti-
~, has seen fit to discharge the execu-
tive clerk because some one had re-
ported the proceedings Of the executive
session. The clerk was undoubtedly
innocent Of doing anything of the
kind and the offending party was in
all probability a member of the upper
house. This only goes to show the
need Ct a little reform within the SEN
ate. The executive session is, to say
the least, a little out of date, and it is
now high time that it was abandoned.
Such actions as this are what have
contributed much to lowering the good
opinion in which the senate was once
held. During the past few years the
senate has steadily declined in
popular favor and unless means are
found for restoring its old time vigor,
it now seems destined to share the fate
Of its prototype, the English house of
lords.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29


The Alliance Hail Association Us in
trouble. The state insurance inspec-
tor Investigated the affairs of the COM
pany and found tnat they had practiced
sgross discrimination in the payment
Of losses.' From the auditors report
to the company 1t seems that . few
members had a most desirable stand
in with the officers, that they were
.preferred creditors and that the
overpayments to them amounted to
thousands of dollars. State Auditor
Taylor very properly informs the Al
lance Hail Association that until the
injustice is righted, no certificate Of
authority will be granted them for
doing business in the state. Thus the
alliance schemes are gradually being
unearthed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Public Examiner Blanchard was in
the city during the past week and eX-
amined county treasurer Bradley's ac-
counts, and counted the cash that was
in the First National Bank to MIR.
Bradley's credit as treasurer. MIR.
Blanchard found everything perfectly
satisfactory, and the treasurer of Fall
River county was not a defaulter as
his enemies would have the world be-
lieve. In the estimation of the people
of the county Mr.. Bradley STANDS high
er than ever.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
Hot Springs for the state republican
convention. Don't forget it.

In another column is published the
appeal for assistance for the starving
Russians, as set forth by the committee
in charge. The STAR is confident that
the citizens of Fail River county will
promptly respond and extend a helping
hand to a people less fortunate than
themselves. Under a system of gov
eminent like ours a famine such as is
now ~desolating Russia would be impos-
sible. 1t is but fitting that we aid
the poor and oppressed, where ever
they may be found. and there can be
no question that our prosperity and
liberal institutions will have an infu-
ence n moving the downtrodden sub
iects of despots to put forth renewed
efforts to secure freedom.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Judging by the quotations from the
writings OF Jefferson that are now
going the rounds of some papers, the
founder of democracy will SCOT be
ranked with Alexander Hamilton and
Henry Clay, as an ardent supporter of
the policy of protection. AS a wise
and far seeing statesman it will hard
ly be questioned that Jefferson was far
superior TO most Of his political descen-
dents.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Cleveland continues to capture
democratic state conventions hut the
great trouble is, that up to date, there
is not the slightest danger that amy OF
the states sending Cleveland delegates
to the Chicago convention will fail to
so republican i'll November. Until
ONE democratic states espcuse the
cause of Cleveland, his boom must be
considered as rather a doubtful
quantity.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Kansas democrats are III favor of
Cleveland as a presidential candidate.
They also favor free silver. In Kan
sas the independents are supposed to
have considerable strength. A desire
to catch the votes Of unsuspecting far
mers must have been uppermost in the
minds Of those who profess TO he in
favor of IL man so we'll known to le
opposed to free silver.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

1t is said that governor Melletts has
decided to retire from politics. 1t
sometimes pays to keep an eye On
statesmen when they begin to make
sucll assertions.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

During tie present session OF con-
gress representative Picker has made
a reputation of which he and his
friends may we'll feel proud. That he
merits and will receive a reelection
there is not the slightest doubt.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

One of the very neatest papers that
come to our tableis the Pierre journal,
.he general make up of which is about
sufficient to meet the demands of even
the o critical. Nor is the journal
lacking in interesting reading matter.
Its local columns are newsy, its editors
al department welghty, while an in
teresting feature is a column devoted
to exchanges.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Frank Wasbabaush and Sol Star, of
Deadwood, ave each said to he aspiring
to congressional honors. The one that
secures the delegates of Lawrence
county will likely go before the state
convention as il candidate. We are led
to believe that Deadwood is not the
only place in the Black Hills that is
likely to have a candidate for this
honor.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Ike Sioux Falls Gazette, which was
started as a morning paper, to he an
organ for the democratic party Of the
state, closed up shop the fore part of
the week. 1t will hereafter appear as
a local evening paper.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
srArE or suuTu pAKorA.

ArD1roE's Observation-Disclosures DEPARTMENT.
L, l.. C.. Taylor, Auditor of the State of South
Dakota, do hereby certify that the above is a true
copy of the original statement now on file at this
office.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of this office ut Pierre,
THE End day of April, 1892.
[Seal.l LIZ Z. TAYLOR,
Auditnr
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
TIE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,

Office of State Auditor-Department of Insurance.
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
WHEREAS. The Orient Insurance
Company. u corporation organized under the
laws of Connecticut, has filed in this office u
sworn statement exhibiting its condition and
business for the year ending December 81, 1891.
conformable TO the requirements of the laws of
this state regulating the business OF insurance;
aud
WHEREAS, The said Company has filed in this
Office a dnls. certified copy of its charter, with
certificate Of organization, in compliance with
the requirements of the insurance Law aforesaid:
Now. Therefore, !, J.. q. TAYLOR, Auditor of
visions of said laws, do hereby certify that the
above named company is fully empowered
appropriate business of Fire Insurance in this
state, according TO the laws thereof, until the 3lst
day of December. A. ID. 1892.
In Testimony Whereof, ] have h%erennto get my
hand and seal at Pierre, this and
day of April, A. ID. 1892.
[Seal.l l.. c. TAYLOR,
Auditor.
First Publication, April 50.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Since the opening Of the base ball
season, politics will no longer enjoy
a monopoly Of TIE average mans at
tentlOn.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
The STATE OF SourH DAKOTA.

Office of State Auditor-Depart.nent of Insurance.
CoMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, The Phoenix Insurance Company, a
corporation organized under tine laws uf Connec-
tic,lt, has filed in this office a sworn statement,
ending December. 81, 1891, confoHnable to the
requirements of the laws of this state regulating
the business of insurance.; and
WHEREAS, The said colnpany has filed in this
office a duly certified copy of its charter, with
certificate Of organization. in compliance with
Now, Therefore. I, L. q. Taylor, Auditor of the
State Of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions
of said laws, do hereby certify that the above
authorized agents, to transact its appropriate
business of Fire Insurance in this state, accord
ing tolaws thereof, until the 3lst day of Decem-
Der. A. ID. 1891.
In Testimony Whereof, / have hereunto set my
hand and seal at Pierre, this 8th day
IsEALl Of MARCH,. A. ID. 1892.
i. c. TAYLOR, Auditor.
Fret Publication. April 10.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
FRIDAY, p Il 90, 1892.

Published every Friday, at ss.@pcr Year.
Three months. {. .He Six months. ........Sl.0
Terms invariably in advance.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
COMPANY STATEMENT OF Lossr
Net losses pnid ........ Sl,s.0,1I3 $;
Whole amount of losses remaining
rnpuid III date of this statement. 3gl .i2 *

W.
Whole amount of losses remaining
lnpisid III date of this statement. 39l Gag 30
STATE oH coNsEcrlr,lr, ga
County oi Hartford. Sss'
ID. VI. Z. sl.il,on. President. and Gee. IL. Bur
dick. Secretary. of the PhnniX Insurance Com
l,,.ny, of Hartford, Connecticut, being duly
sworn depose and say that the foregoing is u
full. true Ind correct statement, of the affairs of
said Comnal. tnat they have examined the fore
going schedules. respectively designated us
schedules "A,''..B," and I'D" that The same
are and each is, a fnll, true and correct schedule
and statement Of the several matters purportinss
to he covered by said schedules, or any or either
of them, to the best of their knowledge aud be-
lief. That the said Insurance Company is the
bona-iide owner of at least One hundred thousand
dollars of actual cash capital, invested in State
and United States stocks and bonds. or in bonds
and mortgages of real estate unlnenmbered. and
worth double the amount for which the same is
mortgaged. and they are the above described
officers of said Insurance Company.
ID. w. Z. SKiIToN, President.
GEO. II. BuHDiCK, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this fifth
dag of January, 1872. Nj. n. CLARK,
Notary Public.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
STATE OF South DAKOTA.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
AuDIroN's OFrlcE-lNsuRANCE D~ErARrMENr.
1, l.. c. TAYLOR, Auditor of the state of South
Dakota. do hereby certify that the above is a true
copy of the original statement now on file Ut
this Office.
In witness whereof, I have lerelnto set my
hand and affixed the seal of this of
lice ut Pierre, this 9Th day of March,
Auditor.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
or CoNNFcT,crT. !
County of Hartford. s

STATE OF CuNNFCTiCtT. .,
County of Hartford. US.
Chas Is. Whiting President. and James L.
Tain,or Secretary Of the Orient Insurance
Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, being duly
sworn. dcpose and sny that the foregoing is
Il full. true ami correct statement of the affairs of
said Company: that they have examinedtbe fore
going schedules. respectively DESIGNATED as
are and each is, u titl,, true and correct schedule
and Statement; of the severed matters pNrp"rting
to be covered by said schedules, or any or either
of them, To the best of their Knowledge and be
lief. That tile said insurance company is the
bonn-tide owner Of ut least One Hundred ThOus-
and Dollars of actual cash capital. invested in
state and United States stocks and bonds, or in
bonds and mortgages of real estate ,nincum-
hered. and worth double the amount for which
the same is mortsaScd, and they are the above de-
scribed officers of said insurance company.
CuAs H.. WuiriNG, President.
JAMES L. TAUNTON. Secretary.
S.Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this 18th
day of January, 1899. CMAs. \. DoDD.
Notary Public,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
Net amount of risks in force. . .sa4s,slu,s.s 0

.Srt df.iouft o. ffsf7s M f7TfVV:::: S5fo;1 f7,5'c w
C~oMrANN's STATEMENT OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED
In Ti,E STATE OF Sorrh DAKOTA
DurlNG TIE NiAE 1891.
Gross amount of premiums on risks
written l2.Ho ~
Gross amount of risks written....: G59,Gss co
a.'g %'dl'sr ' i sta a:,S 49, .,''"' ~ lu 4ss 81
"'s s!,rin ''s' the year - a..."'. ensssT Il
Whole amount of losses paid during vi
the year BAG "
CoMpANys STATEMENT OF Losses.
Whole amount of losses paid during
the year 1881. including S33Is,aO1 81
LOSSES incurred ~ other years {. {. S1,ssl: 100 ~
Less salvage .........." 1905 "A
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Gross amount Of premiums ON risks
written VI:
Gross aImouMt of risks written....... 2.l,!
Amount of taxes and fees paid to
tie Auditor OF StAte.............
Whole amount of losses accrued dur
ing the ear.
Whole amount of losses paid during
tile YEAR. I
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

~ For the ! ear ending December III, n. ID. 1871.
INSURANCE COMPANY, uf Hartford, Conn,
organized under the laws of the state OF Connec-
i;cnt, made To the Auditor of the state of South
President-D. w. e. Skilton.
Wee i'rrsilent-J. II. Mitchell.
Secretary II. Brriick.
Principal oiiice--6i Pearl ST.. Hartford. Conn.
ATTORNEYS FOR SERVICE OF pnccEss IN THE
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
LIST Circuit-G. w. Roberts, Iankton.
snd circuit-iians Anderson, Canton.
ari Circuit W. Wright, Clark.
18th Ci.cuit--W. A. Rogers, Mitchell.
9TH Circuit Geo. ;iollcs, aberdeen.
9th Circuit-R. i. l.eayett, Pierre.
9Th Iircgit-J. II. NaiIottc, Rapid City.
stl. Circn:t-:sumue Cils!lnan. Deadwood.
Organized or lncorloratcd--Ma A. ID. 1854.
Coiiii,!iceu B,isincss-Jlne 1891.
CAPITAL.
Amount OF Capital Stock actually
paid in cash o:,eV',NU 10
PHnrNETY or ASSETS OF THE COMPANY.
Cash value of real cstate owned by
the Compauy.. 3o., aaG OF
Cash in nhi,c al,sas D1
Cash On deposit, isce Schedule "a. 2i0,gc,G OS
Accounts lnot over three months oldl
die from agents ............... 3S5,5l6 IS
Leans on mortgages, being the inst
lien I'm real estate worth at least
doabie the amount loaned there
on lsre Schedule B.:.......... 5i5,G3i ~
Loans on stocks ard bonds. held as
collateral security ,see Scheduled 1lS.33s: 80
Stocks and bonds owned by the Co.,
tsre schedule D".............. $3.50 aa 90
Accrued interest and reNta........ M.9LO 81
Total Assets. ...... S5.G1G, $50 20
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock actually paid in cash. 5 :,.oao, 900 90
Whole amount of losses yet unpaid. ayl ,sia so.
Amount of Losses Resisted h: thecOm-
1nny lR an
Whole amount of unearnel prcmi-
ums on all outstanding risks
l.u,it,i Dakota standard 10 perct.l 1.J2..13' II
Total Liabilities. /. 1900. S., $3.50 ii
INCOME OF THE CoMpNNY DuGN;G TIRE
NEAR 1891.
Whole amount cash u,cinium re-
cripts. not including premiums
in hal,ds OF agents OF il course u.
Transmission -. .... :. ~. 40 ~
TuIal premiums Cor yea. !s,l... ..sU. .9i! -
.Whule amount of interest receipts. ~, lhi -
Receipts fvo.n rents. G.iT1 ~
.ctal Receipts. &. 50, IA, ,sH9 is
EXPENDITURES or THE COMPANY DURING
TILE YEAR 1891.
Whole amount uflosses paid. .....sl.s7O,. l3 NJ
Amount nj dividends paid........ .Sn.WD IN
.Alnuiint OF con. missions pd IL agents ig,,33S 50
Amount of salaries pad to ciaccrs
and employees. 1.3,lgs 81
Amount paid for return premiums
and cancellations deducted frein
Ama 'snni ;,aia for ;axss and fees 10
instr.,.sr deparrannf=...... -. 51,,o.s 5i
Amount nj MI other e*i ie:id;ta.rs not
inclnd,d in above. general cS-
iicnsus aND 9ll S,
To;a. T. e:.,.:sarss ...... 50, iao..s:5 8.
iiisss.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

Office of state Auditor-Department of INSURANCE
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29

NNuAL STATEMENT
N For the year ending December 81, AID. 1891,
OF the condition and affairs of the
ORIENT INSURANCE Co,
of Hartford, Connecticut: organized under the
laws OF the State of Connecticut. made to the
auditor of the State of South Dakota, in pursu-
,nce of the laws of said state.
fresident-Chas Is. Whiting.
Secretary James u. TaintOr.
Vice-F resident-Levcrett Brainard.
Principal OtliCe-NO. . Haynes st., Hartford,
Conn.
ATTORNEYS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
list Circuit-Gco w. Roberts, YanktOn.
snd Circuit-John >. Lewis, Sioux Falls.
ard Circuit-E. A. Cove, Watertown.
18th Circuit-John n. Crow, Mitchell.
9Th Circuit-Chus. +. Reed, Aberdeen.
9Th Circuit-Henry 4. Bailey, Rapid City.
sth Circuit: +. Edmunds, Deadwood.
Organized or Incorporated, June, 1867.
Commenced Business, January, 1872.
CAPITAL.
Amount of Capital Stock actually
paid In cash 1,OOO,OW W
PROPERTY OR ASSETS OFTHE COMPANY.
Cash value of real estate owned by
the Company less am0ant of in
cumhrunse thereon. .,.....,..S aa2, 145 IS
Cash in office 1850 "a
Cash on deposit (see schedule sA'').. 9s,a44 10
Loans on bonds and mortgages, being
the first lien ON real estate, upon
which not more than one year in
Interest'due and accrued. ......... 2i,ss5 81
Loans on stocks and bonds held AS
collateral security (see ScheduleC) 1880 co
pany lsee schedule SD'D......... 1,t5o,9.G rs
Gross premiums in course of coliec-
due S5ia rs a0i, 1875 So
Total ss,D7s.4 Gs IS
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock actually paid in cash 81 .OO0.0U 0O
Vet amount Of Losses yet unpaid 49,. 1921 ~
Amount of losses resisted by the com
pany and expenses thereon5 .Gi3 1.
on all outstanding risks........ 16s,saO ~
Snrplus beyond capital and all other
liabilities ....... l5a,31G 81
Total Liabilities ....... Se,O1s,46s az
INCOME OH TIE COMPANY DURING THE
YEAR 1891.
Net amount cash premium re-
%ceiitS, not including premiums
in hands of agents OF in course of
transmission $3.50. s., 1Gs,ss9 IS
Whole amount of interest receipts and
dividends IN ,stOris and bonds
and from all other sources....... 1856 go
Receipts from rents TA2 a3
Total Receipts. ,sa56.44s Al
EXPENDITURES OF THE COMPANY DUR
INC THE YEAR 1871.
Whole amount of losses paid. .......S Gss. 100 ~
Amount of dividends paid. ........... GO,G0U O0
and brokerage. ssa,aos c.
Amount of salaries paid tn agents.
Amount of salaries paid to officers 51,5i7 1G
and employees. ......:)
- sHrance departments a4,ssi II
| Amount of all other expenditures
not included in above........... S5,99S &c
Total Expenditures. ....S s. ,is9,i59 81
TSKS
Net amount Of risks outstanding at
date OF preceding statement. -. sos, 1i3, ,22 0
Gross amt of risks written since pre-
ceding statement. III, S'9.SlS IN
Total Risks. ........ sssI ,aa3, $40 nc
Amount of risks cancelled
during she year 1871 =. s5.as9,l $50 90
Amount of risks expired
dnrinsthe year 1891 re-
insurance. a,l2s,4aO co
Total Deduction goo. ...... slo5, III $50 CO
Net amount of Risks in force. lis, la5, so OK
CoMpANy's STATEMENT OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED
IN THE STATE or Sul1ril DAKOTA DUR
ING THE YEAR 1871.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-04-29
PETTY BROTHERS
DEAL IN DIRT.

AS we'll as Stone, and nothing de-
lights them more than to satisfy all
corners that their property is located
within the limits OF Fall River county,
in close proximity, at least, to what is
known in antique parlance as "the old
town." See them and save money.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
French Funeral Customs.

One of the very Oldest customs in
French cemeteries is the existence of a
card receiver in the majority of the mort
uary chapels. Therein the friends of the
family who pass before the tomb of the
defunct acquaintance deposit pasteboard
that the survivors may know which Of
the members of their set have paused to
do homage to the dead. 1t is certainly q
very civil idea, but how extremely taken
aback would be the courteous callers II
their late friend were to follow the ex-
ample of the statue in "Don Giovanni
and return the call in person.
Another funeral custom in vogue at
present ID for the mourners at the
obsequies of some person of limited means
to follow the hearse in an omnibus. To
be sure, it Is only a solemn vehicle, all
black, with Omnibus Funeraire" In
scribed in large silver letters on either
side, SO that the careless outsider shall
not bounce into the midst Of the mourn
ing multitudes, but, on the whole, seems
to bclittle the dignity of grief. However,
the average Partisan does not actually
enjoy funerals, unless they are grand
official functions, when the crowd that
lines the street has a most unaffectedly
good time, and Is unsparing of lively and
frivolous criticisms on every detail Of tbs
affair.
A most painful custom at French
funerals is the posting at the exit door
OF the church wherein the ceremonies
take place of the deceased persons family,
the widower or the eldest son or brother,
whose duty it is to shake hands with
every person who has been present at the
obsequies when once they are over and
people are going away. 1t Is not etiquette
for the gentleman to speak to anybody,
but If he is moved to tears his weeping is
considered most appropriate action
Home journal.