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The Washington times., 1895-01-21
IN SACKCLOTH AND ASHES.
Condition of Armenia as Sketched b
Heraut ". kirctchjian.

Condition of Armenia as Sketched by
Herant ". kirctchjian.
Mr.. Herant NJ. KiretchIian, Conslanti-
nople collegiate, whose business is that OF a
merchant and whose relation 10 the church
is that of layman. delivered an address yes
terday morning from the pulpit of the East
ern Presbyterian Church. in which lie dis
cussed the present status of the Armenians
from religious standpoint. sketched their
history, and referred incidentally to the recent
massacre OF his countrymen by the barbarous
Kurds.
Mr.. Kiretchjian is a rapid talker, with ex-
eelent command of language and the English
form OF speech He was member of the con-
gress OF religions held at Chicago during the
Worlds Fair
There is a God that rules he said land
therefore right and justice shall prevail.
1T is intended that the strong shall help the
weak. If you were to go to the land OF the
Orient and there witness an unfortunate ma
fion sitting in darkness you would return
with new ideas OF religion-it would mean
something more to You than it now does.
The Armenians now number 5000. 900 of
people. whereas they were once so 900. 0G0
Their civilization is something like that OF
the Christianized West For $500 years the
highlands of Armenia have been the battle
ground of all nations.
Armenia was chosen among the nations
OF the Orient TO stand out in ueEense OF the
Christian faith, and though at times the peo-
pie lapsed into idoiatiy, they always believed
in the home life. where the mother is queen
and the father is king, and were never re-
daced to the depths of paganism.
1T is the Christian Armenia to-day. The
nation has fought singlehanded gainst per-
secution. You do not quite realize what this
means here, although l know OF no country
where Christianity is more Lerseeuted than
right here in America, where the cry is heard
upon every hand that the faith il fraud and
unworthy of belief: but there is Il difference.
for here there is liberty and there servitude
and no freedom of thought.
Il read yesterday OF the horrible massacre
of the Armenians. when the Klrds herded
the people in a church and murdered all
alike: when they derisively cried out to the
poor martyrs that there is no God for the
Christian or He would not permit them to be
slain.
s'What is needed is for the mighty public
opinion of the Christian world to bring itself
10 bear upon Turkey. Armenia is to you
handful of those who keep the faith. and il
you here ten, twenty or more-wili step to
the front and proclaim that the persecutions
of this people shall cease, Armenia will event
ually come out of her sackcloth and ashes
upon the side OF the King"
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
LIFE is A MYSTERY.

Rev. James NJ. King Discusses Live Topic
at Foundry Nj. f. Church
very large congregation at Foundry NJ.
E. Church had the pleasure yesterday morn
ing of hearing sermon by the Rev. james
NJ. King, the secretary of the Society fer the
Protection of American Institutions.
Bishop Hurst, DIR. Hart, OF Pennsylvania,
and Rev. Oliver A. Brown were with the
preacher on the rostrum. Among the con-
gregation were Senator'S Teller, OF Colorado,
and Bate, OF Tennessee. with their families.
The preachers text was the words uttered
by the Saviour at the tomb Of Lazarus: Il am
the resurrection and the life" The discourse
was on the mystery Of life considered as a
physical phenomenon and as a condition in
relation to the Greater, or its spiritual aspect.
He held that, notwithstanding the claims Of
the scientists, life is still n mystery and will
forever remain so as far as human inyestiga-
tion is concerned. Biologists might talk
glibly about life and other students might
continue to grope in the dark, but they can
never explain the mystery Of life.
How much better is it 10 believe that there
are some things which God will not permit
us to know, and that one OF these is the mys-
terry of life. The viviseetionist cries out
Eureka that he has solved the mystery.
but the subject is dead nc sooner than he has
uAtClCu Dio bOsaSt ALA AuS SdiiiG ISSutl 10
true of those who imagine they understand
the mystery OF the atonement, the permission
Of sin in this world, and the doctrine of one
making atonenent for another.
Christ, Himself. mais but enc uiterauce
on the subject of what life is when He COM
pared it to the word that blaRleth where it
listeth. In fact there is nothing 10 tell what
it is, and he who ASSUMES to declare IL is an
impcstor.
The mere acceptance Of the fact of life and
the discharge of lis duties are sufficient TO
make man free. but freedom must not lie
regarded rs irresponsible liberty. for liberty
means obedience TO law. and this is true OF
all beings. Nor can we Understand the mys-
terious results of prayer the effect it has on
the mind of God 10 produce effects on Ills
creatures; neither do We understand how an
essentially impartial God can distribute His
gifts TO men in varying degrees OF good and
evil fortune.
DR.. King then developed the ideas OF the
spontaneity OF life, the desire of the human
race to perpetuate this life and its progressive
nature as shown in the successive steps by
which the earth was made with man as tho
crowning glory OF created beings. From
this he deduced the conclusion that ii we are
to live in harmony with the world we must
live in harmony with the laws OF the Creator.
The Christians duty is SO plain, With the as
sistance of the word Of God. that il needs no
professor of theology to explain it. We do
not pin our faith 10 dead and buried Jew,
but 10 a living and reigning Christ.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
SAcREDNEss OF MARRIAGE.

Not Civil Contract, but Union. Upon
Which All Happiness Depends.
The morning service at the Church of Our
Father, corner Thirteenth and streets, was
largely attended by members and visitors
yesterday to hear the discourse of the pastor,
Rev. A. G. Rogers. on the ''Sacredness OF
marriage Rev. Mr.. Rogers took his text
from Matthew xix:6-"What God hath joined
together let no man put asunder''
Married life. he said, should be considered
from one standpoint: il is not a civil contract.
but a uniting, unity in the sight of God of
two human beings. two souls. The social
life OF a community is what all the individua!
home iifeD1akes IL. The aim should he the
unity in Christian love as the love of family
1t is no rash statement to say that every vic
tory in social life has been won in this line by
a close adherence 10 the example and teach
ings of the man of Nazareth.
The human family is the basis OF all action;
all progress 1t is trinity, father. mother,
child. on the protection and saeredness OF
which depends all our earthly happiness.
Marriage Is the oldest institution in the world;
il is the sacrament of love. Man is not per-
feet alone; there is no authority or reason for
the celibacy of the Roman Catholic clergy
S;ili we find among US to-day those who be-
lieYe and teach that perfection can be at
tained alone.
Rev. Mr.. Rogers then spoke 20 young ladies,
advising and beseeching them not to enter
into to- hasty engagements OF marriage
Not 10 fall in love solely with a fine face or
pleasing manner. Ask for more Require
love, pure and unselfsh. spiritual love. n
oneness of sympathy Of love for God. All
the comfort and happiness in life is to be
found in religion. 1t will give up strength
to bear all things and faith 10 overcome all
trouble. The man may be the head, but the
woman is the power of the family, for the
hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that
ruled the world
Concluding the speaker said that men who
disgrace the holiness ofthe sacrament of mar
riage are not worthy of the notice or respect
Of pure true, good women,
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
To.day'S Entries

First race-Four and half furlongs.
kazan, FoXGlove. Lady Superior. Red Gross,
Watch Charm, Harry Hinekson, Billet Doux
colt. Fannie Martin, jolly Boy, Elmstone.
Monte Carlo, Apollo Arab Pasha, Lillian l.,
and Kenyon 105 each
Second race-Six and oIe-quarter furlongs.
Governor Fifer Stringfellow, Pickaway. Bel
wood, Clement. Imp, The Dude, Dashing
Charlie, and Blizzard 112 each; Ciementina
ard Son Malheur, 40 each, and Tiny Tim,
Nagabond, Longshanks, Gonzales, and Driz-
Zie 1l5 each.
Third rsce-One-half mile. Zingara geld
Bedford, Prospero. Catacazy geld. Bellogio
aud Scotia geld. lU2 each; Forager, lis; Odd
Fellow. 1G5: Quilia date Excellenza fly, Per-
plexity. and Sun Dart, 100 each.
Fourth race-Six and one-aalf furlongs.
Walcott, III; Connors and Leigh, 105 each;
Fassett, los, and Dec Birch, Ill.
Fifth race-Five furlongs. Florence L. and
Kentucky Lady, 100 each; Forest and Lake
view, 1o2 each; Fredericks, 9s; Sonora and
Jim R., ITO each; West Side. Tammany Hall.
and Berwyn, 167 each; Golddigger, Judge
Post. and Jack Lowell, 105 each; Heather
Bell, 96, and Lou Foster. 106.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
'IF his CHARACTER Is INNOCENT

That rising sunlight OF super goodness,
Representative Morse, of. Massachusetts, has
been spreading his wings again. Every now
and then the world to him takes on an indigo
hue and everything about it seems tainted
with terrible sin. His immaculate heart re-
volts at human frailty and his irridescent
brain creates ponderous thoughts OF men
with forked tails and womon clothed in gos-
samer gowns. At such times lie wants to
soar away 10 blissful realms where balmy
zephyrs would fan his whiskcrs and little
boys with white wings would chant lulabys
OF everlasting praise. 1t is then Bre'r Morse
spreads his wings and turns leformer.
Last week Senator Palmer. in a speech be-
fore the Senate, related an anecdote that gave
Bre'r Morse pang and he left the Senate in
disgust. The more he brooded over this
breach of Senatorial dignity the blacker the
world seemed and the brighter his own halo
grew. While in this indigo mood the soul
ful eve Of Bre'r Morse rested on newspaper
item that charged the police with having de-
tained suspicious character" and he saw
opportunity for reform. Acting on this white
letter TO the Commissioners:
III his character was innocent why should
he be locked up like a criminal? / think if
the police in this city, instead OF melting out
this kind OF treatment TO innocent and inof-
Tending colored boys and people. would ap-
prehend some Of the dirty. lousy, vile vaga-
bonds who have been here since Coxey's army
came, mostly foreigners. and who wouldn't
work if they had it and who are All the time
begging in the streets. and who. if they were
washed, / suppose, would be called white.
the officers would be better employed and re-
lieve the city of danger and a nuisance
Had this murky specimen Of Eulgarity been
written by any other than Bre'r Morse the pub
lie would have denounced it as the production
OF an oversirained mind. II lacks truthful
ness. clearness. and grammatical construction
and is lucid only as to words But it comes
from Bre'r Morse and that is enough.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
LET US HAVE AN ARBITRATION LAW.

The Brooklyn trolley strike has assumed
an alarming aspect. Every effort on the part
OF the strikers to reach compromise has been
rejected, and rioting and destruction of prop
erty have been resorted TO. Additional troops
have been ordered to the scene of the disturb
ances from New York city, and unless there
Is change for the better to-day's record may
be one of bloodshed and horror.
Up TO this time public sympathy has been
with the strikers. Their demands were Just,
and people generally believed that the trolley
managers should be reasonable and make the
desired concessions. But they refused and a
strike was the result. Had the strike been
continued on peaceful lines there can be no
doubt as to the outcome. The trolley mana
gers readily found men to take the places Of
the strikers, and to-day each road would
have been running as if no trouble had oc-
CURED.
Driven TO desperation at the prospect OF de-
feat, the strikers have resorted to extreme
measures and will now have TO face troops
and finally succumb to the majesty of the
law.
Some other way must be found to adjust
labor differences than through the medium
Of strikes. Almost invariably Hage-earners
suffer defeat and are subjected to humiliation
and distress. 1t is impossible for a strike to
succeed while there are 80 many unemployed
working people. and the scenes Of violence
and bloodshed they bring about are injurious
to the cause of labor. Congress has failed to
enact an arbitration law that will do away
with strikes, and there should be no further
delay in framing this important measure.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
HAWAII HELPS HERSELF.

The revolutionary episode through which
the young republic of Hawaii has just passed
furnishes the very best argument in favor OF
q hands-off policy on the part Of the United
States toward those islands. There is no occa-
sion whatever for any theatrical or hysteri-
cal outbursts on the part Of anybody because
Of the absence OF United States war vessel at
Honolulu. Indeed, in view Of the fact that
President Dole congratulated himself and his
people on the circumstance that no war ship of
any nation lay in port at the time, any dark
brown objurgations la Frye appear ex-
trayagantly ridiculous.
In its very infancy the new republic has
been assailed by its natural foes, the Royal
lists, and the equipoise Of its people under
rather trying circumstances has been admira-
bic. The measures taken for the suppression
OF the revolt were prompt, and, Judging from
the accounts received from there, adequate.
In few hours from the time the first news
of the uprising came to Honolulu, its back
bone-ifi it ever had any-was broken, and
by this time it probably has been completely
put down.
The better elements OF the population raj
lied quickly to the support of the established
government, and altogether proved them
selves fully qualified to rule themselves. and
without interference, aid, or protection from
anybody.
AS matter of course. the United States
will not permit any foreign nation TO estab-
lish protectorate or obtain aseendancy Of
itself, much less take any steps looking to
annexation. Hawaii has shown that she has
no need of the United States The United
States has no use for Hawaii any further than
to maintain friendly relations
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
smallpox Closes Public school.

Health Officer Woodward has ordered that
the Magruder (eolored) School building, on
NJ street. between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets northwest, be closed until Wednesday
TO allow time for thorough fumigation. 1t
was in this building that John Ramsey. col
ored. the latest victim of smallpox, attended
school upto almost the hour OF being sent to
the pesthouse. No new cases or suspects
were reported yesterday.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Yhalen. Young man with a lengthy police
record. engaged in an affray with James
Mitchell a few minutes after midnight yester-
day morning near the Capitol. Both men
were arrested by Officer J. J. Whalen, and
will be called upon to face Judge Miller this
morning
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
Em,net Guards, eenefit

The Emmett Guards and their friends had
the pleasure of hearing last night at Buffers
Bliou Theater sacred concert by members
of the 'sTrue Irish Hearts company and
others for the special benefit of their relief
fund.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
RUPTURE} sST STr ss15ETED a5HEp'

Ii you'd avoid lie OF misery, examine into the
famous ROBERTS PROCESS OF treatment Safest
and surest method-pa.nless and permanent
cures Mr.. ]. B. -, of this city, writes: sYour
treatment has completely cured me of triple
hernia" Don't let lack of money keep you from
consulting us Skillful attention for both sexes
NATIONAL HERN1AL INSTITUTE,
Wssalnss0n ssanes l42 G. St. Riges RoprGsi,a mUsse
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGs.


Miss Mildred Lee has taken apartments for
the season at the Shoreham.
Miss Debenville. OF Philadelphia, is in the
city for visit to Mrs. Alfred Giilett at her
home, No. 1914 Twentieth street.
Miss Alison Wilson has apartments at the
Hamilton House, where she receives on Tues
days.
Mrs. John A. Logan will soon go abroad
for stay OF several months. Mrs. William
Tucker has returned to St. Paul to join her
husband.
Miss Bayard is the guest Of Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst.
Miss Katherine Chapman, who has met
with such success during the past few years,
has returned to Washington and taken
studio for the winter at the Cairo. Miss Chip
man has summer studio On the Hudson.
Mrs b. Babcock, wife of Major Bapcock,
last week went to West Point for visit to
her son. who is a member of the fourth class.
The Misses Morgan, daughters of the late
Lieut.. Van Rensselaer, Morgan, will receive
from 3 to O'Clock. February Is and %, at
NJ. 4O4O 4u1ltCSuln SlLoSls
Mrs. Greer has returned from visit to
relatives in Ohio. Miss Byrd Greer is visit
ing friends in Pittsburg.
Mrs Robert King Stone and Mrs. Richie
Stone have out cards for a to o'clock re-
ception on January % to meet Miss Garnett.
Mrs. Bispham-Dewees, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Brispham,
No. 2230 L street.
Rev. Clarence W. Bispham has gone to
New York for few days.
The marriage of Miss Marion Josephine
Thomas, OF Washington, D. c., to Mr.. Henry
Fisher, OF Pittsburg, Pa, took place at the
Epiphany Church, New York, al high noon
Saturday, the 18th instant. The church Was
handsomely decorated. and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Tunis, the rector.
The bride is the daughter of the late Major
Evan Thomas, q. S. A., who was killed in
1873 by the Modoc Indians while he was in
charge of the reconnaissance, and is the
granddaughter of the late Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas, U. 5. A.
The bride was beautifully dressed in
gown OF white satin with pearl trimmings,
and was given away by Mr.. Randolph Hurry,
OF New York. She was attended by her
sister, Miss Thomas, as maid of honor, who
appeared to charming advantage in white
silk trimmed with pink and green velvet. and
the two Misses Hurrys, aged seven and ten
years, respectively. in costumes of the same
color as the bridesmaids.
The best man was Mr.. Ellison G. Smith, of
Pittsburg. The ushers were the groom's son
and nephew.
A wedding breakfast was served at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Hurry, No.
242 Lexington avenue, 10 the relatives and in
innate friends of the family. Among those
present were Mrs. Evan Thomas. Mrs. Anna
Thomas, the Misses Ella and Amelia Fisher,
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Hurry, Mrs. Z. NJ.
Haldeman. Mrs. Mack and daughter, Mrs.
Flint, Miss Goddard, Mrs. John Fisher and
daughter, Mrs. Ford. Mr.. Wentworth Condit,
Mr. Salisbury, Mr.. G. Reynolds Bedford, and
Capt. NJ. p. Maus, e. S. A.
The presents received by the bride were
numerous and handsome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher will leave on the 22d
instant for an extended trip through Europe.
and on their return will begin housekeeping.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Island people that those behind the ST. Asaph
track were also behind the injunction pro-
eeedings. This suggestion has been in-
dignHntiy denied by the latter. j. n. Kirk,
the treasurer, told TIE TIMES man that the
charge was false and absurd, and that neither
he nor his associates knew of the movement
until II was made. I'VE shall go right on re-
gardiess OF the Island track when We open in
March, he said, ''and there will certainly be
no eyertures for an arrangement Of dates on
our Iart. We had experience last fall, and
are confident that we will make a success of
high-elass racing. The officials this year will
be the same as before, and Tom Flynn NAV
be the starter. The stakes will not be run eff
until about MAY"
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
conrerts Cantured the mission,

The auditorium OF the Central Union Mis-
sion was crowded to the doors last night by a
surging mass of humanity. 1t was converts
night. and 130 penitent men and women gave
in their testimonies. Among the number
was Mr.. Peter B. Sweeney, the first convert
of the mission, who dates his conversion
back ten years ago, when the mission first
organized, at No. 800 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. The first lady convert, Mrs.
Brooke, was also there. Rev. Z. D. Bailey
presided and music was rendered by string
orchestra and the Kitchen Quartet
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

TIE glamour of those conference dinners
must have had demoralizing effect on
Senator Hill. Contrary TO ali previous decla-
rations he has become one of socieiys most
favored guests.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21
WASHINGTON. D. c.. JANUARY 2l, 1895.

Subscribers TO The Times" will confer a
favor bF promptly reporting any discour.
tesy OF collectors, or neglect of duty on
the part OF the carriers. Complaints
either BY ua all or in person viii receive
prompt attention. Papers should be de-
liTered 10 all parts OF the city by $50
O'Clock each morning. including Sunday.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

TUE intelligent correspondent Of the ORR
entail war has settled down 10 the following
stegeotyped report for all battles: Another
japanese victory. Chinese army defeated
with heavy loss. One Jap killed and twenty
wounded"
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Can't you sleep, Well do2't see doctor
Order case of Val Blatz Milwaukee Beer and
claim you for his owr. f. r. Finley & Son 1905
d street northwest. Phone 5Il
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

A FEW dozen speeches and Chairman
Springer's hopefulness are ali that remain of
the currency debate.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

King up telephone 541 and order case of Val
Blatz Milwaukee Beer Death TO dyspepsia and
system strengthened. T. II. Finley & Son, 1905
ID street northwest
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

TEEEK don't seem to be much hope for
Queen Lii Neither President CleEeland
nor a resolution could place her back on the
Hawaiian throne
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Dyspepsia medicine costs dollar bottle
Val Blatz costs less than 10 cents, bus il drives
away the dread disc s5e. Physicians prescribe
L Order a case from 4. Il. Finley & Son. Nc
1905 ID street northwest A call on telephone
No. 81 viii bring il TO you in jiffy.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Billy McMillans decisive victory over Mike
Raedy stamps him as the best heavy man
about these parts. His showing was not
much of surprise 20 his admirers. The won
der really is that Raedy had SO many ardent
snnnnriers
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Miss Debenville. OF Philadelphia, Is in the
city for visit to Mrs. Alfred Giilett at her
home, No. 1914 Twentieth street.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Miss Alison Wilson has apartments at the
Hamilton House, where she receives on Tues
days.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Miss Mildred Lee has taken apartments for
the season at the Shoreham.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Mrs. Greer has returned from a visit to
relatives in Ohio. Miss Byrd Greer is visit
ing friends in Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Mrs. B. Babcock, wife of Major Babcock,
last week went to West Point for visit to
her son, who is a member of the fourth class.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Mrs. Robert King Stone and Mrs. Ritchie
Stone have out cards for a 4 to o'clock re-
cepion on January % to meet Miss Garnett.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Mrs. John A. Logan will soon go abroad
for stay OF several months. Mrs. William
Tucker has returned to st. Paul to join her
husband
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Rev. Clarence W. Bispham has gone to
New York for few days.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

The Misses Morgan, daughters of the late
Lieut.. Van Rensselaer, Morgan. will receive
from 3 to 6 O'Clock. February Is and %, at
No. 1916 Thirteenth street.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Miss Katherine Chapman, who has met
with such success during the past few years,
has returned to Washington and taken a
studio for the winter at the Cairo. Miss Chip
man has a summer studio On the Hudson.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Miss Bayard is the guest of Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

Mrs. Bispham-Dewees, of Philadelphia, is
the guest OF Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Brispham,
No. 2230 L street.
The Washington times., 1895-01-21

It was openly limited by the Alexander