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The morning call., 1894-12-24
PENALTY OF SIN.
FOrcefuI Definition of the Effects of
Evil Doing.

Forceful Definition of the Effects of
Evil Doing.
Rev. William ii. Moreland preached at
st. Luke's Church yesterday a sermon of
great force on the penalty of sin. His
text was from Proverbs: Fools make a
mock at SIM"
He defined sin to be opposition to Gods
will. ''Men have a narrow view of sin, !"
he said, limiting it to glazing and open
crimes. God has deeper view, looking to
the springs OF motive in the heart. Sin is
resistance to the light; it is the desire to
be Independent. to have our own way. in
stead OF yielding humbly to Gods way.
The world has SO low standard and ex-
cuses SO much that we breathe daily an
atmosphere of sin. Sin has many dis
guises. and so subtle aud dangerous is it
that only they despise 1t who are ignorant
of its nature. They are fools who mock
at it.
"Sum up every torment of body and soul
you have suffered, all pains and evils, all
agonles which have wrung human hearts
and you have the fruit of sin,
The worst effect of sin is that upon the
inner character or mind. making man, who
Is fitted to possess God and enjoy him for
ever, desire that which is his ruin. Sins
penalty is not an arbitrary punishment,
imposed from without, as in earthly courts.
The penalty OF being drunkard Is not to
suffer so much burning, or so many strifes,
but simply TO be drunkard. The pun
lshment of being without love is to lose
love. Eternal death is the loss Of an
eternal gift. Not to be able 10 love is hell,
for hell is the loss of God.
"Sin's punishment does not consist In
the stings OF conscience. for sin hardens
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SOME SPECIAL MUSIC.
Rendere d at the Central Methodist
Episcopal Church.

A large choir rendered q quantity of
sacred classical music at the Central
Me hodist Episcopal Church yesterday.
The building was prettily decorated with
garlands of svergreens, and crowds flocked
to hear the Christmas addresses and the
music.
In the morning the PASTORS (Rev. DR..
Dlle) sermon was on the subject, "From
the Manger to the Throne" At night he
spoke briefly upon the love, both human
and divine, that composes the chief JOY Of
the present festive season: 1.-THE value of
your gifts" he said. "do not depend upon
their Intrinsic worth. a poor wretched
tnother will give some poor toy 20 her
child, and the little one will appreciate it
more than the child of luxury would an
expensive plaything. [ saw woman yes
terday buy one of those hideous paper
flowers that are sometimes sold on the
streets. Ii w as discord in color. but the
love that prompted Der to buy it almost
Deautlfled her tawdrv purchase.
III we would look upon Gods gifts as
being the outcome OF wide affection, like
fathers andhnothers' gifts, how much bet
ter we should be able to appreciate his
tender care OF u.s.. We ought to be able to
reahze that his common gifts. such as
drawing the curtain of night, painting he
beauties OF nature, are the outcome of
love such as that which prompts us to
make Christmas gifts. Blu, we do not
look upon Gods gifts in this way. We do
not respond, because we are so little and
be is so great. We do not see him, neither
do we see the music which has stirred our
souls Tonight, nor the electric current that
moves the cars ont on the street.
Gods gifts are so great that they include
US all, and the greatest of them is Jesus
Shrlst; When he gave MS son he gave all
be could bestow; it was the only time he
ever exhausted his omnipotence. He could
nave made bigger worlds and a grea er
universe, but even GOD could not give
more than his son."
Inc choir was very efficient and we'll
balanced one. Among the selections sung
in the evening were several from Handel's
messiah" The solo vocalists were: Mrs.
Eva Tenny, solo soprano; Mr.. j. E. Jones,
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THE SALVATION ARMY.
Rev. L. w. Sprague Compares 1t
With the Churches.

1.-THE Salvation Army-Plus," was th q
suggestive subject of discourse preached
by Rev. Leslie w. Sprague at the Second
Unitarian Church last night to a large
audience. Mr.. Sprague paid high tributes
to the work of the Salvation Army, liking
it to the Good Samar tan. from which para
Bile of Jesus be selected the text of the
evening.
Mr.. Sprague believes that there would
be no work, OF, at least. little work for the
Salvation Army or any other similar or
ganization. if people did their duties per-
sonaily one to another. and if the State
did its duty, also. But as matters are. he
expressed thankfuiness that there is so
good an organization as thar which Cen
eral Booth has organized. and that IL is
dong such good work. he encouraged
his people who do not accept the theology
Of the army to contribute toward it's sup
port, and was glad that many conscien-
tious and highly cultivated young women
and men are going into that work.
But Mr.. Sprague's purpose evidently
was not SO much to praise the Salvation
Army as TO criticize other churches and
his own with them for leaving the whole
field to this one organization, This ia
what be meant by the ''plus" of his sub
ject. He declared that the Salvation
Army Dy It's very nature was limited to a
particular class of each community, and
that there is needed an organization OF
moral and religious enthusiasm for the
other classes. The slums are chosen for
the operations of the army, but there is
the same need OF moral salvation among
the rich and respecta bic. The Salvation
Army is orthodox of orthodoxy. There
are many who cannot be reached by that
even In the slums. These should be
reached by the moral appeal primarily.
Mr. Sprague spoke in terms of praise of
the rescue work of the Army among
women. He said he was convinced that
II duty were done by man to man and each
helped his neighbor In the first day of
misfortune there would be but little shell
ter work needed, and the demand of the
''Plus" is that a moral movement be
brought to the hearts of men that will
overcome their selfishness and indifference.
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PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL.
Christmas Festival Services With
Music and Decorations.

SNA AoAAAHo SoHAFoi oCtfACCS WlIH
Music and Decorations.
Plymouth Church had been very prettily
decorated by the Temple Workers, a band
of ladies belonging to the congregation.
The galleries were all festooned with
graceful wTeaths of evergreens and GRIM
son berries ana the chancel had received
especial attention. On the platform were
long graceful palms aud ferns, the pillars
behind it were draped with trailing smilax.
garlands tied with crimson ribbons and
masses OF natural flowers and red berries,
while baskets of flowers were suspended
from the large bronze lamps. The music.
both at the morning and evening services
was unusually fine, the soloists beine
Sopranos-MiSs Mile Flynn, Mrs. Georp
Butler; altos-Mrs. j. w. MADDEN. Mrs
Robert Lloyd; tenors-F. NJ. Coffin. j. M.
Shawhan; basses-Charles l.. Parent Jr..
Charles A. Mahrs.
DR.. Willlams' morning sermon was
'"Looking to Beginnings" 'sThe great
event of the world" he said. sis the COM
ing of Jesus Christ. The race had lived
1000 years before attaining its majority.
Prophecy announced the advent fifteen
centuries before the Messiah came. Cen
turtles passed away, mpires rose and fell.
each leaving lis own stratum of deposit,
until The preparation was complete for the
son of man. He was born of woman.
God made manifest in the flesh."
The subject of DR.. Williams evening
address was christmas Bells" The
church was crowded at both services.
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THR ANGELIC HOST.
Rev. MIR. Walk Discusses These
Celestial Beings.

Rev. MIR. Walk Discusses These
Celestial Beings.
Rev. George Edward Walk of Trinity
Church delivered a sermon yesterday on
"The Angelic Host" Part of bis text
was from st. Luke. ii:9-"And 10, the
angel of the Lord came upon them, and
the glory OF the Lord shone round about
them"
The speaker called attention to the fact
that from the origin of the human family
celestial beings. called angels. have borne
aconspleuous part in the divine administra-
ton. On important occasions, to dis
tlngulshed persons, and under crcum-
stances OF great moment, angels have
manifested themselves, and during the
hrst century of the Christian era they bore
conspicuous part. In support of this he
referred to the conception of Christ having
been announced by an angel, and also that
angels were the heralds of his birth.
throughout Christ's life on EARTH" the
speaker continued. ''he was the special
OBJECT OF angelic ministration. They
mlnlstered 10 him n the wilderness; they
were his attendants in the garden of
Gethsemane; they were present at his
resurrection: they were at his aseen sion.
and they finally welcomed him to heaven"
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Holy Cross Church.

The programme of music at Holy Cross
Church, on Eddy street, near Scott, on
Christmas dav will be as follows:
At 8 A. NJ. the service will consist of the
Kyrie. from LIE Jeal's mass; Gloria. from
Haydn's third mass; Credo. from La
Hachi's mass. Sanctus, from LIE Jeals
mass; Benedietus, from WeDer's mass;
Agnus Del. from La Haehi's mass; offer
tory. tenor solo, ''Noel." by James B. Lane.
McComb, alto; j. B. Lane. tenor; j. A.
Fogarty. basso; organist. Mrs. 4. Bayly.
The music under the direction of j. a
Fogarty.
At 1890 A. NJ. LIE Jeal's mass in D. COM
plete, will be rendered. Offertory, ''Noe" :;
soprano solo by Miss 6. Frost. Choir
Miss G. Frost, soprano; Mrs. G. McComb,
contralto j. B. Mcdonnell, tenor; Benia-
min Austin. barytone; organist. Mrs. T..
Bayly; choirmasier. Joseph A. Fogarty.
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ONE USE FOR BIG SLEEVES.
The Ingenious Device of Two Young
Women OYerladen With Parcels.

Both the girls were rosy from walking In the
Keen air when they got into the elevated rail-
ROAD at Fourteenth street, and both were
heavily laden with packages. IL was case
of "big parcel, hatbox, and bundle" and every
time either of them stirred some one OF the i'm
p diments fell to the car floor. Sometimes one
or Inc girls was STOPPING down to pick up the
big parcel or the little parcel and sometimes
they were both STOPPING down to gather up
these and the haibox and bundles as WELL
L Wo brokers, who were sitting opposite, began
quietly making bets as to which package would
slip of next, and what with their exercise in
the open air, that in the car, and their
knowledge that they were affordlng good dea
OF deadhead amusement TO the passengers, the
girls got redder in the face every minute.
ri just think it's shame" said one OF them
at last, THAT women don't have pockets 10 put
things in" and she gave little white box "a
vicious tap that jostled il up against an obl0ng
brown arrangement and sent both of them
tumbling to the floor.
When she came up gasping from the rescue
OF these she JERK ed al her big sleeves like an
stopped short In the process, treated her COM
panioD TO magnificent example OF the baby
stare aud said:
"Katie Pve got IT."
"Got what?" asked Katie.
watch me-"
And with that she took up the little white
DOx, thrust IL under her jacket pear the Shout
der, gave quick wriggle, and prestol IL
dropped in o The big puff of her sleeve. Then
the obloDg brown arrangement was similarly
disposed OF, and then a round. fat pink pack
age, and then another something and another
something else. now tncking 1t into the right
hand sleeve and now INFO the left. until every
thing was disposed or Then Miss Katie fol.
lowed her friends example until all of her
parcels were tucked away, and when they got
on the cars at Park place there wasn't sign OF
"big parcel, little parcel, batbox or BUNDLE"
but their sleeves stuck out like four captive
Daloons. and all the Brooklyn girls they met
turned green with enyy.-New York Sun.
The morning call., 1894-12-24
UNIVERSAL CELEBRATION.
Christmas in the Heart Is Not Con-
fined by Dogma.

The Christmas service at the Second
Unitarian Church was held yesterday
morning. Rev. Leslie w. Sprague. the
pastor, preaching the sermon. The SUBJ
ject of the discourse was christmas
Thoughts OF Unitarian"
Mr.. Sprague began by asking the ques-
ton which so many people ask, 'Why do
non-evangels observe Christmas? In what
sense can Unitarians keep the festival of
the birth of Christ? What is left of Christ
mas after the thought that Christ is God is
taken away?"
In answer Mr.. Sprague spoke of the al
most universal celebration of this festival.
not alone among members of Christian
The morning call., 1894-12-24
Where Women Attempt Deception.

The woman who can refrain from trying to
cheat railroad company by pretending her
children are less than the age when payment
OF fares can be demanded is worthy Of halo.
1 have been forced TO the conclusion that ft is
The supreme test of feminine honesty.
l have seen women whose raiment gave
abundant evidence of the depth OF their pocket
books unblusbngly bear false testimony when
questioned by conductor concerning the
age OF their progeny. l have seen a malron
who had fortified herself against the tedium of
railroad journey by investing in a choice as
sOrtment Of religious literature do the same
thing, and when detected or demonstrated With
threaten to report the conductor for Insulting
them.
when it comes TO putting up bluff" said
one of these mueh-abused officials to me, "a
woman with TWO or three children can beat
man all hOllow."-New York Advertiser.
The morning call., 1894-12-24

churches. but by people who never at
fact that Christmas is older than the birth
of Jesus, having been born OF the Roman
festival in honor of Saturn. The day.
therefore, ought to have more than mar
row dogmatic meaning. ut is day IN
which the Christ birthday is celebrated.
But how is that best kept2 Christmas is
day of practical import; one in which to
forgive enemiss, to renew friendship and
10 do charity
La closing Mr.. Sprague pleaded for the
Christmas of the spirit in which all should
Join.
The morning call., 1894-12-24
ON THE COMSTOCK.
Weekly Reports of Progress in the
Underground Work.

VIRGINIA, New. Dec. % -Following are
the superintendent weekly reports of the
various miues on the Com stock:
Con. CAL. q VA.-1650 level-We have
continued TO stope out ore from the new
ore body above and below the sill floor up
to the eleventh floor. and on the eleventh
floor have advanced one set of tim bers
further to the south in good ore. making
eight sets in all above and below the sill
The morning call., 1894-12-24
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICES,

DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE - BEST AND
- Becher Mining Company. Location OF Uria.
cipal place of business, San francisco, California,
Location of works, Virginia City. Storey County,
Nevada.
Notics-There are delinquent upon the follow.
ing described stock on account OF assessment
(No. SD levied on the 18th day Of November.
1894, the several amounts set opposite the names
of the respective share holdens as follows:
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Christmas Services in the Church
and Sunday.S School.

and Sundays School.
The First Presbyterian Churcn. at the
corner of Sacramento street and Van Ness
avenue, was prettily decorated with ever
greens and crimson berries. A large star
of gas jets shone among the garlands and
wreaths.
In the absence of Rev. Robert Macken-
zie, DID,, the pastor. Rev. G. w. Merrill,
the associate pastor. preached at both the
morning and the evening services. The
programme Of the morning service was as
follows:
Organ prelude, "Christmas PASTORAL (Mef-
keD; doxology; invocation; anthem, messiah
Is King" (WarreD); scripture reading; hymn
No 274. "Joy 10 the World, The Lord Is
Gomez; solo, "How Brightly Dawns" {Sheley)
MRS. Mckee; hymn 292, "Hark! The Herald
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solo tenor; Mr.. Charles Il. Van Orden,
solo bass; Miss Anna Millett Wood. solo
alto. J. j. Morris was the musical di-
rector and Leon Irene Stanton the or
The morning call., 1894-12-24

FOR Christmas: Plain and silver mounted
purses, card-cases, etc., at low prices. San
born, Vail & Co.
The morning call., 1894-12-24

SORE THROAT OR DISTRESSING COUGH is
speedily cured by DR.. D, Jayne's Expectorant
The Washington times., 1894-12-12
ANACOSTIA NEWS.

The young people OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church are srehearsing music for the
Christmas week ceremonies, under the direc-
ton of DR.. A. NJ. Green and Mr. H. A. Lin
ger, sr. At the Episcopal Church the musical
programme is being arranged by DR.. ]. W.
HolIingsworth, and the choir rehearsals
have increased to three each week. At the
Baptist Church the musical arrangements are
being conducted by Mr.. Charles Burr, and
those at st. Theresa are under the direction of
Prof. Davis.
The Epworth League holds its regular
monthly meeting in the NJ. E. Church parlors
this evening. On Friday night will be given
another of the winter series of free entertain
ments.
Mr.. Edgar Williamson. who has been rapidly
conyalescing from typhoid fever, has suffered
a severe relapse.
Edward fudge, Prince George county
milk dealer, was arrested by Policeman Greene
yesterday evening for profanity. He left S5
collateral.
The Young Peoples Society of the Baptist
Church at their meeting Tuesday night
elected Mr.. Benoi Milstead, president. The
election of the remaining officers was deferred
pending the framing Of constitution and
plan for making the society one of the per-
manent organizations of the church.
The Washington times., 1894-12-12
IN AID OF THE SUFFERING.
Art Loan Exhibition for the Benefit of the
Eastern Dispensary Opened.

Art Loan Exhibition for the Benefit of the
Eastern Dispensary Opened.
The art loan exhibition at Grand Army
Hall, No. 1410 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, for the benefit of the Eastern Dispensary
at Delaware avenue and B street northeast was
formally opened Monday evening with an ad-
dress by Commissioner Ross. He was brought
before the audience by G. C. Lancaster, presi-
dent of the dispensary board of trustees
Mr.. Ross spoke in high terms of the exhibit
ton of the artists and returned the thanks
of the trustees and the lady managers.
He paid high tribute to the
ladies who have been active in the work
and to the physicians who have sacrificed
private practice at timAs to attend to their
work for the dispensary. The building, at No.
2l7 Delaware avenue had been recently pur-
chased by the dispensary board, and the ex-
hibition was in the line of extending its use
fulness. He bespoke cordial support by the
community.
The pictures are the feature and well repay
visit to the place The work is all original
by local artists including Fisher. Messer, the
two Guillaumes, Max Weyl Miss Stafford. Lu-
cien Powell, Miss Jane Curtis, Hobart Mich
OILS. and Parker Mann.
Dainty refreshments are neatly served, the
music of the Marine Band Is fine, and the
dancing in the space between the brightly
decorated tables is delightful
The exhibition will continue a week. A
catalogue of the pictures Will be ready to-
day. and fine musical programme is prom
ised for tonight.
The Washington times., 1894-12-12
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Tuesday, December IL, 1894.-Present: The
Chi ef Justice, Mr.. Justice Field, Mr. Justice
Harlan, Mr. Justice Gray, Mr.. Justice Brewer.
Mr. Justice Brown, Mr.. Justice Shiras, and
Mr.. Justice White.
Willis E. Everette, of Tacoma, Wash, was
admitted to practice.
No. los. The Texas and Pacific Railway
Company, plaintiff in error, VS.. Jennie l..
Geiger: in error to the supreme court of the
State of Texas; dismissed with costs on mo-
ton of Mr. John f. Dillon for the plaintiff in
error
No. 1IO. The Texas and Pacific Railway
Company ct al, plaintiffs in error VS.. A. Nc
Elroy, and
No. III The Texas and Pacific Railway
Company ct al, plaintiffs in error, vs.. II.
Wilson; passed for settlement on motion of
Mr.. John F. Dillon for the plaintiffs in error.
No. 63l. The Texas and Pacific Railway
Company, appellant, VS.. the Interstate Com
merce Commission; argument continued by
Mr.. John F. Dillon, for the appellant; by Mr..
John D. Herman and Mr.. Simon Sterne for
the appellee and concluded by Mr.. John +.
Dillon. for the appellant
Adjourned until to-morrow at u O'Clock.
The day call for Wednesday, December II,
will be as follows: Nos. 104, 105, l07, II, 80,
109, I13, 1l5, 116, and 1lS.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of real estate were fled yesterday
for record as follows: Mary A. Rathbone and
husband to A. F. Eberly, part lots 81 and 50,
square 500. 81, $50. John B. Wright and wife
to Mary A. Hyde, lot 81, square 151, subject
70 trust. $4,000 Henry L. Rust and wife to
Thomas Heany. lot 142. square SO. 5000. B.
Walker to Paul j. Brandt, all title and inter
est in real estate in the District of Columbia,
300. Ann Dunn to Cecilia Dunn, lot 81,
square 495, SO. Cecilia E. Dunn to A. A.
Ashburn, same property, so. o. NJ. Bryant
and wife to Adela Z. Fletcher, lot A. square
500, subject to S2500 trust. $4,000 Henry
E. Perkins and wife to w. Danenhower, lot
2O9, square 721. subject to SO, $50 trust, SO
w. Danenhower and wife to A. S. Adams,
same property subject to $4,000 trust, SO.
W. l. Boswell to A. S. Adams, lot 20S,
square 72l. subject to $4,000 trust, SO.
George H. Plant, ir.. and wife to A. Carry
and R. Portner, trustees, lot "a. square 572,
$40. Clara l. Merrifleld to G. L. Noetzel, lot
20. block l, LIE Droit Park. subject to 81, 975
trust, $500. Charles P. Stone to George L
Lane, lot Isl, Jones' sub square $50. James
H. Merriwether and wife to Oscar Clifford.
lot is in sub. square 904, subject to $4,000
trust. $1,000. William E. Edmonston and
G. Il. Williamson, trustees. to E. l. Lanahan,
lot 33, square $780, 81, ,495.
The Washington times., 1894-12-12

cashed on Prince John "Harry" won 575
on the race, but dropped it all again on Mar
guerite.
Lou Maynard. Charley Ballinger. Fred
Lowe, and Green Morris all played Grand
PriX.
Hugh McCarren thought His Grace the
cinchiest of cinches. and went down the line
at l to 2.
Sam Marks after losing on the first four
races plunged on Blue Bird to get out, but
only got in deeper.
Buen White had $500 on Grampian TO
show and split $500 all three ways on Par
thenia.
Jimmie James was right in line after the
first race with tickets on Prince John. Buen
White also played the same winner.
The Washington times., 1894-12-12
MANY NEW SOCIETIES.
Report 'Of the Extension Committee of tn
Junior EndeavOr Union.

Report 'Of the Extension Committee of the
Junior EndeavOr Union.
An encouraging report of of the Junior En-
deavor Union extension committee, showing
quite number of new societies organized,
was presented by the chairman, Miss Ran
dolph. at the Junior mass-meeting Monday
evening in the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church.
The attendance last night was large, and
after the opening exercises, conducted by the
presid ent. Rev. E. B. Bagby, there was a
question drawer on Junior methods of work -
and Miss FenwIck. chairman of the commit
tee on arrangements for the Junior rally at
the coming District convention, reported an
order OF exercises. which was adopted The
programme is exceedingly interesting. and
includes singing and recitations by the
juniors and an address by that famous pulpit
orator and lecturer, Rev. DR.. Babcock of
Baltimore