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The Washington times., 1894-11-14
MEN WHO TILL THE SOIL.
Eighth Annual Convention of the Agricul-
tural College Association in
Session Here.

The growth and work OF the scores Of agri-
cultural colleges and experiment stations in
the United States were discussed yesterday
at the initial session OF the eighth annual
convention OF the Association of American
Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Sta
tions in this city.
Vice President G. E. Morrow, of Cham
paign. H., presided, in the absence Of Gen.
Stephen D. Lee. of Mississippi the president.
Various reports Of officers and committees
were read, showing the condition Of the
work. The report of the executive committee
outlined the military scope ofthe agricultural
institutions 1t su ygested a conference on
military matters between the Secretary OF
War aud the association, and intimated a
discrimination on the part of the War De-
partment against land-grant colleges.
It was shown that the association was free
from debt. The committee recommended that
agitation of the plan of having the War Ds-
par;ment supply uniforms and camp equipage
10 land-grant colleges be suspended. beyond
moral support OF officials fayoring the project.
Early action on the part of the Secretary of
the Interior looking toward closer relations
between the Bureau Of Education and land
grant colleges was anticipated.
Al the evening session the annual address
of the president Of the association was deljv-
cred by Acting President Morrow Among
other things il was stated that ''the test OF
national welfare is the intelligence and pros
rerity of the farmer" It was urged also
that the colleges and stations should be closely
associated, and that the States must supple
ment the grants of the general government.
Section meetings followed, at which were dis
eussed the special work of colleges in horti-
culture, botany, and etomology.
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PRETTY PICTURES IN coLoRs.
Many People ThronG tho Great Pure Food
Exposition AZ Convention Hall.

Many People Throng tho Great Pure Food
Exposition al Convention HALL
A bright aud gittering picture in striking
colors, submerged in a food OF clear electric
light from many hundred incandescent
lamps, was presented last evening at the Pure
Food Exposition, which is held under the
auspices of the Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
tion at Convention Hall
The many bright tints with which the pic
turesque booths are decorated ended ret
tily W tn the gay colors of the costumes worn
by the throDgs of ladies. who passed from
stand to stand and sampled the many dalnties
offered free, gratis, for nothing 10y the
enterprising managers.
Little girls hugged samples, pictures. and
souvenirs. while the misses and their beaus
promenaded the aisles 10 the stirring music
OF the orchestra The managers were liberal
and every one went away happy with articles
in remembrance of their visit to the exposi-
tion. Fully l,5O0 people passed into the gr eat
hall last evening and enjoyed the unique ex-
libitloQ
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LEARNING TO TALK.

Evangelist WeddelPs Practical Discourse
at the Y. NJ. C. A. Prayer Service.
An illustrated song service was the feature
of last nights service in the week OF prayer
series at the Y. NJ. c. A. Tie words of the
songs with appropriate Illustrations were
thrown upon the gymnasium walls by a
stereopticon.
After Secretary Pugh read a Scripture selec-
ton, Mrs. Wishart Of McKendree NJ. E..
Church choir sang "What Shall the Record
Be, as soprano solo and prayer was offered
by Mr.. II. y. L. Mcfarland.
Evangelist WeddelI's subject was Learn
ing 10 talk The speaker said things should
be called by their right names. Christians
should speak as God gives them utterance.
He will hold US to account for every idle
word that passes our lips. Learning to talk
is learning to live. What the world is waiting
for is the man who can speak to the heart OF
his fellows:
In conclusion the evangelist said Christians
should not tail to testify Tor their faith when
ever the opportunity is presented.
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CONGRESS OF coNcILIATIoN.
Important Conference of Public Men Re-
lating TO Adjustment of Labor Troubles.

lating TO Adjustment of Labor Troubles.
CHICAGO, Nov 1S.-The congress of arbi-
tration and conciliation was opened by Presi-
dent Lyman j. Gage, OF the Chicago Civic
Federation, at Willard Hall, yesterday.
The congress had been called for the
decision of means of arbitration and the pre-
vention OF trouble between employer and en-
ployed, and the promoters of the affair ex-
pressed themselves as confident that the agi-
tation of the questions would result in legis-
lation beneficial to all classes OF society.
Chairman Gage. in his opening address,
outlined the objects of the congress, and in
referring TO the report of the Pullman strike
committee lged the necessity OF public rep
presentation in dispute between capital and
labor. Among those whose names appeared
on the programme as speakers were Prof
Gould, OF Johns Hopkins; Secretary Joseph
Bishop, of the State board of Ohio; Congress
men Springer, of Illinois, and Tawney. of
Minnesota; Josephine Shaw Lowell, of New
York; DR.. Washington GIa1den, the noted
divine. and Prof. II. c. Adams, secretary of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Labor organizations were represented by
President Gompers, Of the Federation Of
Labor; P. J. Mcclure. Of the carpenters;
President Garland. of the Amalgamated As
sociatlon OF oteeI WORKERS, ana u. >. CoInn,
OF the railway trainmen.
Chairman Cages address was followed by
an address by Prof. E. r. L. Gould. OF Johns
Hopkins University. He spoke on the
History of industrial arbitration in England
and the continent" and argued against COM
pulsory arbitration by inelastic government
boards and agencies.
At the afternoon session Arbitration in
railroad affairs was the subject for debate.
1t enlisted the services of the following:
James Peabody. editor of the Railway Review
E. NJ. Meddagh, general attorney for the
Grand Trunk Railroad, and l.. s. Coffin, of
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
The last number on the days programme
was the Springer bill" which was reviewed
by its author. William NJ. Springer. and
James F. Tawney, member of Congress,
from Minnesota
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FACTIONS AMONG STUDENTS.
War Of Secession and Self-assertion Going
on in the Georgetown Law School.

War of Secession and Self-assertion Going
on in the Georsetown Law School.
There is an interesting war Of secession
and self-assertion now on among the members
of the junior class OF the Georgetown Law
School.
The seceders held a meeting last night at
the University OF Georgetown Law building
TO discuss the situation ana to devise means
TO meet the emergency. There were thirty
nine students III the caucus.
1t appears that the majority faction Of the
class, which numbers 104. met three weeks
ago and elected officers. The minority fac
tion claim that they were given no notice of
this action of the majority and have entered
their protest.
They say that it was unconstitutional TO
elect officers before adopting constitution,
and this they assert. has not been done. The
majority will hold meeting on Saturday
next at which time they will be advised OF the
proposed action of the minority.
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THE CHURCH MILITANT.
Battle Between Clergyman and Burg
lar, with the Former Victorious.

Battle Between a Clergyman and Burg.
lar, with the Former Victorious.
BROOKLYN, n. Y, Nov. 13. The Rev. Fred
erick C. Seckerson, the assistant pastor of the
Clinton Avenue Congregational Church, had
Il thrilling experience with a burglar this
morning and narrowly escaped with his life
He was aroused from his sleep by a slight
noise and saw man stealthily move about in
the darkness.
The clergyman picked up revolver, which
lay conyeni ntly at hand on his dressing case,
aud sprang TO the Noor. The burglar made Il
lunge at him with bowie knife, the blade
puncturing the fieshy part of his arm, infict-
ing an ugly wound.
The men grappled and had hand-to-hand
struggle for life. The clergyman managed to
shoot the man, who released his grasp and
staggered toward the open window, through
which he made his escape. The clergyman
fired a second shot at him as he retreated.
The police later found trail of blood
where the burglar escaped but have not vet
captured him. The clergyman's wound,
although painful, is not serious.
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during the year at cost somewhat exceeding
$4,000. and other improvements have been
ADDED. Other repairs in progress, which
when completed. will involve an expense of
probably ga. 600, and when this is done it is
believed the hospital will be as attractive and
comfortable as any similar institution in the
country. The money TO meet the expense of
the Improvements. including the laundry. is
raised by the Ladies' Aid Association, and too
much credit, Mr.. Lyman says, cannot be
given 10 these devoted aud sacrificing women
for the splendid work they have done and are
doing for the hospital.
A training school for nurses was estab-
lished little more than year ago. and has
been thus far a marked success. II has
proved TO be an important source OF revenue
10 the hospital.
There remains. as a cost of maintenance,
the sum OF SAT 600. OF which about $4,000
were expended for the care and treatment of
free patients In view of this fact, and the
further fact that in aggregate OF nearly
Sl7 900 has been raised by the friends of the
institution Tor improvements, 1t Is deemed
not unreasonable to ask Congress 10 appro-
pirate $4,000 for maintenance during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1896
Harbormaster ]. r. Sutton reported to the
Commissioners under date of the Sth in
stant the operations OF his department for the
past year. 1t shows q total expenditure of
CEsbOO. Independently vi % INAutoL ltT hu
appropriation of S25, 600 for a new boat, Mr.
Sutton estimates for an expenditure next
year of S2s00.
He says the boat and its crew have rendered
much valuable service, and the demands upon
both are annually increasing. Fo. this rea-
son the new boar. which should be suitable
for all emergencies, is asked for. He regards
II as Indispensable
The order issued from the Office of the
building inspector requiring the Globe built
ing, at 333 and 34l Pennsylvania avenue. to
be made more secure against accident was
not intended to include q reconstruction of
the building. Three supports are ordered 10
be put under the irst foor-one at each end
and one in the eepter-and the replacing of
some decayed timbers. The walls are intact
in good condition, and perfectly safe. The
supports directed to be In will make the
structure secure and occupancy of the second
floor will incur 10 risk The third door will
be used, as heretofore. for light business,
such as will not involve the placing thereon
OF heavy weight. The improvements TO lie
made We're anticipated by TIE TIMES at the
date OF the first inspection.
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GIFT FOR THE SMITHSONIAN.

Robert S. Avery Gives the Residue of His
Estate to Science.
The Smithsonian Institution it is estimated
will receive from $4,000 to 100000, as re-
siduary legatee of the late Robert S. Avery
His will, filed on Monday, gives all of his
property, outside a few minor be4uests, to
the Smithsonian, for the establishment of a
fund to be known as "The Avery Fund"
1t is requested that the income from this
iund be used for the publication of phonetic
treatises, lectures and essays upon the theory
OF an ethereal medium, and for the publica-
tion OF certain mathematical works written
by himself,
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
HE GAMBL6D IN WHEAT.
This Is What Made Supt. Burr a DefauItel
and Fugitive from Justice

This Is What Made Supt. Burr a DefauIter
and Fugitive from Justice.
sEDALIA. Mo-. Nov. ia telegram has
been received in this city announcing that A.
L. Burr. superintendent of the gas works at
st. Charles, No., was a deiaulter and a fugi-
tive. He wrote to Secretary Wash from East
st. Louis last Friday saying that he was short
and would not return to st. Charles. The
amount of his shortage is not known.
Mr.. Burr was for years bookkeeper at the
gas works in this city and stood highly. He
was once secretary of the Missouri State Fair
Association
Gambling in wheat is thought to be the
cause of his ruin.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
She Goes in search of Her Rah,

Whenever Mamie Elliott becomes intoxi-
Gated she goes in search OF her baby. She is
well-known denizen of the Division" but
once in the old days broke away from her
present life. soon 10 return. Last night she
went 10 house az No. l4i3 d street. where
the baby is beng boarded. ans demanded the
child. Mhen she wns refused the mother
made 90 much noise thar she was arrested ana
iocEed lg a. me Twelfth street siaflon.
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treatment of Modern Horse rhieves

A horse and wagon was stolen from George
Jenifer, colored, of Bryantown, Nd. by a
discharged hired man. Joseph Matthews, sew
eral days ago and the owner traced the team
all the way through the country and located
both the thief and the rig in this city. He in
formed Lient. Vernon yesterday of the result
OF his detective work and the latter sent Po-
hceman Williams to arrest Matthews. This
WAS soon accomplished, and the stolen horse
and wagon was also recovered by the patrol
man
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Death of a prominent Minister

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. l3.-Rev. Franklin
K Levin, one of the best known ministers in
Northwestern Pennsylvania died this morn
ing OF heart disease, aged sIxty-three years
AT the time Of his death he was president Of
tue Eastern synod OF the United States and
editor-in-chiel OF the Reformed Church Mes
senger, published in Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
HOW THE HoosIERs VOTED.

Republicans Got q Heavy Majority Though
Populists Gained Largely.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 13.-The official
vote of last Tuesdays election in Indiana has
been received and by Congressional districts
the Republicans have majority of 55,674.
For the head of the State ticket, with one
county (Sulllvan) out, the Republican plural
ity is 47,649.
The Populist candidate for secretary OF
State received 29.591 votes, showing Popu-
list gain over 1892 OF 1904.
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FUNERAL EXPENSES REDUCED.
s. II. HINES.
Iomes O,Dav sent 10 IaiI.

James O'Dsy. burly private watchman,
who beat Joseph Powell over the head with
his sIung shot. without provoeation. in front
of Carley's saloon, corner Of Twentieth and
i. streets, several weeks ago. was yesterday
sent TO jail for four months By Judge Miller.
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Laughingiv Drank a Death Potion

NORWICH. Conn, Nov. 13.-Mary Nelson.
twenty-five years old, OF Philadelphia. while
dining with party Of friends here this after
noon, in response to a toast, laughingly
drank a glass Of carbollo acid with suicidal
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intent and died soon afterward. Not one OF
the PARTY suspected that the liquid was poison
until its fatal result was seen. Grief at the
death Of her husband led to the act.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-24
FRANK 9. CARPENTER.


l wonder where's the circus clown. with
an ms lun an noise
Inc ieilef VINO Jest ruled the ring when you
an ms was poNsE
1hefe lots o funny fellers now that travel
WIN the snow
but where's the old-time circus clown .ge
all knowed long ago?
1 remember. like twas Yesterday his ev-
cry smile an frown-
The capers that ne cut m whom the airc,,z
come to town;
How the old ringmaster nagged him: all
his frolic an his fuss;
Jest the best thing in the circ,,s-vyas the
old-time clown to us!
When he smiled we fen to Iaurbin,. when
he laughed We give a shout,
We was always yvaf,.l,in, for bi,,, and a-fo1-
leriu' hin, ahot,r.
He usa tn coy,a 81 r,s-,t,- tt,t NO tr,ovve5
him nm ana down
IT, 80, - -. =. A. - -, Ia
time circus clown.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-24

slrht ~ his place his bedroom. Great heav-
ems, Can man go to bed and sleep with
the tingling of such work still in his
hands?"
As Dunford turned into the High street
ana looked toward the house where Caring
TON lived his eye caught one bright spot
in the long line of black. y light burning
in Carringtons chamber
Il knew no man could sleep after such
work" whispered Duntord.
The lighted window was the first floor.
Dunford drew near, stopped down, picked
up a pebble and flung it against the glass.
II am the only one who knows he was
quarreing with Bolger OH the pier tonight.
When ne sees me viii he blow out my
brains-or his own?'
light in the room was put out the bhnd
was pulled up the window raised ana
Darlington thrust his body, dim and broad
and black between Dunford aud the night
whats that? Who's there" asked Car
rington ina a sharp. eager whisper.
- whispered back Dunford.
"Who are you, / can't see you"
"Dunford. Bolger never came ashore. /
went TO the pierhead. Re wasn't there. /
pulled out to the Black bark lie isn't
tbere. Where is he2'
= can't tell you. What do you mean by
coming here, ana 10 me. At such an hour?
What do You mean by asking me about
bm?
"Thc police! On, for Gods sake, not to
the police tonight" whispered Darlington
IN tone Of entreaty.
Il have no choice
why " hat DO YOU know? Why should
you 50 to the police?
Il told you ! was ON the pier ana heard
you Two quarrellng.
Heard Us two! But you SAID you ala not
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-24

4 woman never sees her husband before
she marIics him. nor has she any part IN
making the engagement. The matter IS
carried on as in China, through match
makers and it is customary for the groom
to furnish the money for the brides ward
robe. The swan is the emblem of marital
fidelity. and after the engagement has been
made. the bridegroom goes in state 30 the
house of the father of the bride, carrying
y white swan in his arms. There is us
uallv n tent with a spread table in IL walt
ing for hiu, and about this stand the
rnatcfmakers and the brides father As
ne GENES in, he places this swan ON the
table and bows TO il four times and a
half He then goes to the other side of
the ward, where the bride sits in hall.
She rises as ne comes up, and she usually
has a slave on c.ch side of her, holding
her hand so that her long sleeves, as the
hands meet in front of hcr face, completely
Glide the face from the groom. 1hen the
two so through numerous bows, the Wo-
man still keeping her face hidden, and
the bridegroom finally gong down on mis-
knees and humping his head AGAINST the
floor ia front of the bride. After this is
over the bride and groom are offered cakes
and wine. They drink out OF the same
glass, and il is this drinking that consti-
tutes the ceremony of marr!aSr. There is
also a marriage certificate about as big
a : small tflbleClbIu, winch - SN-4E 10 TIE
brides father in Il ceremonial box. This
paper contains about seven lines. The first
is taken up with the date. The second eX-
presses his wish for the brides fathers
health The third and fourth read some
what as follows: My son and heir is ODD
but as yet unmarried, and you have agreed
that your daughter should marry him. [
am much obliged to you for the compliment,
and | herewith express it in this letter"
This letter is signed by the brdesroom's
father, and the lines which follow give the
name of the grand ancestor ana the dis
trict from which the bridegroom comes.
1T closes with the words: Il salute you
twice" This paper is folded UP and put
into a long envelope. which is sealed with
a piece of ribbon. On its outside IS the
brides fathers address, with all The hon
orifc titles that can be added to it.
After the ceremony of marriage at the
brides house is over the Bridegroom
changes his wedding clothes and sits down
with the men of the family TO feast.
The bride meanwhile, goes back to her
apartments and the groom later on goes
home. Following this the bride goes TO
the groom's house and she is treated to a
dinner by the ladies of the family. 1ne
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-24

and in summer she takes a bath every
afternoon or evening. Her bathtub is a big
jar, made of burnt clay. and in the sum-
mer her bath is cold. a Corean lady sell
dom takes a nap in the daytime. These
Corean mobiles do nothing. They are the
greatest professional loafers on the globe,
but they think it would be a lazy man who
take nap when the sun is up.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-02-11
SENT REGRETS.
Representative of Foreign Coun-
tries Did Not Attend Dole's
Blowout

Representatives of Foreign Coun-
tries Did Not Attend Dole's
Blowout.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 10. - Core
Spondence of the Associated Press,
Honolulu, Feb. 3.-By Steamer Aus
tralia:
In reply to President Dole's demand
for an apology from foreign diplomats,
the Japanese consul, Mr.. Fuji. ex-
pressed his regrets for not attending
the provisional governments celebration
of Jan. IT, The French and Portuguese
commissioners also sent regrets, basing
their action ON the anomalous condition
of affairs here. British Minister Wood
house simply expressed regrets for not
accepting the invitation. A proposition
to import more Chinese laborers has
been defeated. This action is due to
the fact that the Japanese government
demanded that the importation of
Japanese government.
There are indications that serious dis
sensiOns may occur between the Amer
ican league ana the Annexation club,
rival factions of the American party
The American league has adopted reso-
lutions affirming allegiance to the pro-
visional government to the end that the
islands may be annexed to the United
States. The resolutions suggest if an
neXation is hopeless that protectorate
would be acceptable. Paul Neuman,
the eX-queen's legal advisor, few days
ago attacked and beat II. N. Castle,
editor of the Advertiser. with cane.
The attack was caused by the Adver-
tiser's caustIc comments OH Neuman
and his methods.
The steamer C. r. Bishop has gone
ashore OH Island Kauai and will prob
ably be total loss.