The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-27

prevailed. His Grace. Archbishop Freeman.
unavoidably absent. but sent with
his regrets and as his representative very
Rev. Father Muldoon. chancellor OF the
archdiocese. who presided. The chancellor
wasescorted to the grounds By 80 members
of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Adj
DIR, sses were made by Chancellor MuIdoon,
Messrs. finerty. Higinbotham and Sexton
and Mrs Hart, who received "A perfect
ovation. The musical programme was
under the direction of the organIst of the
Jesuit Church.
At rece ption gwen by the ladies of the
New York board. on the OCCASION
of the formal opening of the library In
the Womsn's Building this afternoon.
Isabella Beecher Hooker unveiled the bust
of her famous sister. Harriet Beecber stowe.
Frederick Douglass, that honored repre-
sentative OF his race was present and took
part IN the ceremony. and read sp-
propriate selections from Uncle Toms
Cabin" The Dust of Mrs. stowe was made
by Anne whitney. of Boston. the sculptor.
who made the statue Of Samuel Adams at
wellesley College. An interesting pro-
gramme was provided by the New York
ladies'
The national Worlds Fair Commissioners
adJonrned to-day until Jaiy l. Mhen the
called up she Massey matter and moved
that the resignation be- accepted. Mr.
Meyers offered an amendment to accom-
pany the acceptance, with vote of thanks
DIR. Woodside accepted the amendment and
the resolution accepting Mr.. Massey's
resignation from the Judiciary commit
tee w0s accepted. MIR. Tousley, of MIN
nesota. moved that the commission adjourn
until July j. In explaining his motion
ne SAID the commission practically dld
nothing. Nearly 500 had been spent IN
sending telegrams 10 mem bers TO come and
attend the session. but since the Sunday
opening debate on last Tuesday quorum
had not been present, consequently no bus
lness of importance cCnld be transacted.
The commission. as 1t now worked. was
useless expense. Commissioner White. of
New Mexico. made a violent protest. claim
,nT the commission sSed . s0nd w, nSs
ont quorum being present. He
offered an amendment TO adjourn until to-
morrow at II O'Clock. This was defeated
by IA TO IL. ana White cried: mo quorum"
When that claim had been disposed of act-
ing President Del oung put the question,
and. ID q division resulting IN 70 yeas and
II nays. he declared the commission stood
adjourned to July j.
Evidence has been secured by worlds
fair officials that enormous mum Der of
souvenir tickets have been stolen by the
ticket takers and that they dispose of them
to several ticket sellers who were in the
conspiracy. Tomorrow u number of war
rants will be served on several men en-
pioyed at the turnstiles- 1t is estimated
that the mum Der stolen will range from g.
600 TO 5000 day.
The paid admissions at the worlds fair
to-day were 81 i63
Sunday Gpening Denounced.
WASHINGTON. May 26.-At the session of
the fourth general conference of the ED.
worth District League to-day the commit
tee on resolutions submitted the following,
which was adopted. and notice of the action
taken telegraphed to the worlds fair
authorities at Chicago:
Resolved. That the opening of the Columbian
Exposition on the sabbath is "A sin against God
and crime against man. That after having &C
cepted from the Nation 3, 800, 900 under "a
promise that tie gates should be closed on sun
day the violation OF this agreement an illustra
ton OF the disregard OF a solemn contract that is
at once disereditaDIe TO the business men who
compose the board OF management and Is re-
preach 10 us.as Christian nation. We denounce
bath, and we call on all our people To withdraw
their patronage from the exposition in any and
every way long n the violation of the sab
bath laws shall continue.
Resolved, That We commend the President
AMI Attorney general for their prompt action 10
close the gates or tue worlds fair in accordance
with the conditions stipulated by Congress III the
appropriation.
Lutherans Will Not Boycott tile Fair.
CANTON. o., May 26.-Thc conservative
element prevailed in the General Lutheran
Synod. to-day, in the matter of resolutions
concerning sunday opening of the worlds
fair. The committee reported framed res
olutions In which the synod's opposition TO
the opening or attempt to open ON sunday
- stated in no uncertain terms. but from
which all talk of boycott. withdrawal of
patronage, ETC.. Is eliminated. Home mis-
si0ns was the special order of the day.
There have been material increases but not
up to expectation. Forty thousand dol
lars year ID asked for the next term.