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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

The Constitution of Minnesota has been
shaken and has survived. The Supreme Court
pronounces the law OF 1895, by which a Probate
Judge might In his discretion send a drunken
pauper to be Keeleycured, unconstitutional.
We think so. too. 1t is better. as the old maxim
has 1t, for Minnesotans to be free than to
he sober.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

MCkINLEY's silence on the currency ques-
tion is n simple proof that he is more concerned
with capturing the balance OF power for his own
nomination at st. Louis than with the CONNER
cial prosperity Of tho general public.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

Local SEws-The city and suburban News Bureau OF
the USirrp Pass and NEW Y0RK ASSOCIATED PRESs
II at ~ to ~ Ann street All Information ana docu'
ments for public use Instantly disseminated to the
press Of the " hole country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15

for their own, and here will our own aged
and INDECENT be protected from the chill
ing neglect too often the fate of the old.
THE magnificent structure here to be
established will, in future, stand as a last
ing monument of the practical charity of
the craft. 1t will convince the world that
Masonry has just title to the pre-emi-
nence it has among the orders of the
world.
ut is unnecessary at this time to enter
in to history OF the movement which has
eliminated in this successful demonstra-
ton. The brethren of the craft have full
knowledge of all the steps taken by the
board OF trustees toward building this
house.
1.-THE foundation having been success
fully completed it remains for me to in
vite you as most worshipful grand master
to now proceed to the laying of the corner
stone of this edifice, to the erection of
which your labors in the past as president
OF the board have contributed in large
measure, and for that purpose now pre-
sent you with this implement with which
to perform this work, and request that
you may retain it as souvenir of this
important occasion"
The trowel, which was presented to
Grand Master Preston, is OF silver with an
ivory handle. Upon the trowel were Ma
sonic symbols and the words: presented
by the Board of Trustees to Edward Mey-
ers Preston at the laying of the corner
stone of the Masonic Widows and
Orphans Home at Decoto, October IA.
1896" Grand Master Preston received
this, and returned thanks neatly, express
sing the hope that the trowel may be en-
blematic OF the spreading of the balm of
brotherly love. He spoke as follows:
1.-THE Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons and members of the Masonic fra
ternify from every portion of its jurisdic-
ton. have asset mbled here to-day to be
present at the ceremonies which are to
constitute the official beginning of that
structure which is to be erected on this
spot as haven of rest for the aged and toll
worn Mason-an asylum for the destitute
widow-a home for the helpless orphan.
I'm the beautiful language of our ritual,
we are taught that To relieve the dis
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15
the Moment When the
Officers # the and A. M, Of at Daoo,Y Yesterday

bodily that they might not miss the sight.
All ages and conditions OF mankind
seemed to be represented amply, ana the
liveliest interest was manifested. Indeed,
the method of manifesting interest was a
little troublesome in one respect.
On the crest of the hill where the Ma
sonic Home will stand the objects which
were especially conspicuous yesterday
were the cement foundations defining the
outlines of the base of the building to be
first erected and derrick ornamented
with an American flag. The derrick was
at the northeast corner of the outlines of
the home and from it was suspended the
square cornerstone, ready to be lowered
into position. The cornerstone on its
front bore this scuIptured inscription:
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15

tressed is a duty incumbent on all men.
particularly on Masons.' 10 soothe the
unhappy, to sympathize with their mis-
fortunes, to compassionate their miseries
and to restore peace to their troubled
minds is the great aim we have in vlew.'
In the construction of this Masonic
home We build not for ourselves, but for
the destitute and helpless; not for gain,
bat Tor charity; not for to-day, but for the
future.
This enterprise is purely a labor OF
love, from which you who are interested
with Its management and those who con-
tribute TO Its construction and mainten-
ance can hope for no benefit nor reward
except the heartfelt thanks and fervent
blessings of the afflicted who shall find
within Its walls rest. sustenance and a
home.
Labors in the cause of afflicted human
lty which, like these. depend for their sue
cess on the sef-sacrificing efforts of their
promoters, serve to exem pIify the noblest
attributes of humanity.
mo words of mine can add lustre to the
fraternal love which has conceived, the
sklil which has designed and the charity
which has endowed this beneficent under
taking. Acts of charity and labors of love
are the very inspiration of eloquence in
their inception. They are Godlike in their
fulhliment. May such fulfillment be
speedily accomplished in the early COM
pletlon and endowment of this nome.
Mr.. President, in compliance with your
invitation the Grand Lodge will now pro-
ceed with the ceremonies of the laying of
the cornerstone"
Mrs. L. n. Tobin played, with band ac-
compartment, a from bone solo. receiving
much applause. Then the grand officers
clustered around the cornerstone, after
the grand master had notified the grand
senior warden and the grand senior war;
den had notified the grand junior warden,
and the grand treasurer had been told in
turn of the nature of the duties to be per-
formed IN connection with placing the
cornerstone in position.
The efollowing-named articles, in a sealed
metallic casket, were placed in the COR
nerstone:
A plate engraved, setting forth the OBJ.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15
NJ AsoNIC
Oct. 14th,
1896.
"n"n

A platform capable of accommodating
comfortably from 400 to 500 spectators had
been erected at the north end of the
structure to be, and this was equipped
with tables and large number of chairs.
When the procession reached the height
these seats and about all the standing
room had been occupied. 1t was neces-
sary to press the crowd back and place a
line of Uniformed knights 1empIar as a
Gordon of guards to keep the eager crowd
from encroaching upon the space reserved
for the grand officers of the Grand Lodge
of California.
The Grand Lodge officers passed be-
tween double row of Knights Templar,
drawn up with drawn swords, as they
marched to the platform. All along the
eastern line of the building were the
Masons standing at rest. The varied uni
forms, the flags and banners, etc., were
set off by the light-colored summer
fabrics which were worn by the hundreds
of ladies in attendance upon the proceed.
ings. Their presence had been facilitated
by the means placed at their disposal by
the brethren of Alameda County, who
provided free buses and carriages to take
them to the foot of the hills.
The grand officers of the Grand Lodge
took their positions around table, which
was covered with an American flag, and
the ceremony of laying the cornerstone
went on.
First the Masonic choir sang, 'The Lord
Is In His Holy Temple" Then Grand
Chaplain Walk offered prayer, in whlc b
he alluded to the home to be provided for
the homeless, and the spirit of true phil
anthropy actuating the Masonic body in
their undertaking. $50 mote it be-" said
all the Free Masons in unison when the
prayer was done.
The audience then Joined the Free
Masons in the singing of Masonic ode,
to the tune of America" the first stanza
OF the ode being as follows:
Hail, Masonry divinei
Glory of ages shine
While time shall lasti
Where'er thy voJ' ries are,
Let love and peace be there;
Let thy good works compare
With ages past.
Near the cornerstone were gathered the
board of trustees of the home, who are
the following named: Charles L. Patton
of San Francisco, president; Charles f.
Crocker of San Francisco, vice-president:
N. Greene Curtis, P. G. NJ, of Sacramento
William Johnstone, P. g. M, of Sacra-
mento; +. M Angelotti, ]. G. W., of San
Rafael; Jacob Voorsanger grand orator,
| Oakland; George Kinds of Los Angeles
Edwin Whipple of Decoto. When the ode
had been sung, Charles L. Patton, the pres
ident of the board of trustees came for
ward to deliver brief address, which was
as follows:
"Most Worshlpful Grand Master.
Brothers and Friends: We have Assem-
bled here to-day to complete the founds-
ton of a building, which work will mark
the highest manifestation of the sublime
principles of Free Masonry.
Here, upon this spot. in the midst OF
this beautiful and fertile valley, will be
erected home for aged and INDECENT
Masons, their widows and orphans, and
here, i'll the time to come, will the orphans
of our brethren be supported, educated
and prepared for the battle Of life. Here
will the Mason's widow find shelter from
the want and misery which claim 80 many
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15
NEW TO-DAY.

Years ago, before
scie nee discovered
something better, tea
and coffee reigned SUI
preme at the family
board.
At the present time
do you know of any,
thing more delicious,
more strengthening or
more easily made than
cocoa3 It'shardly pos
sible.
Speaking of cocoa,
always recalls CHR
ardelli's. No other
quite so good.
80 cups 25 cts.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15

arranged for the barbecue, but only one
speech was made, the one by Sir knight
Uncle" George. Bromley, which was of
the humorous Sort and which was closed
by proposing "three cheers for John L.
Beard. who was largely instrumental in
providing this barbecue" The cheers
were given and three cheers for "Uncle
George followed.
After the barbecue the Masons took the
special trains and returned home.
Ihe demonstration was one of the most
successful ever held in California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15

Fell Through a Hole

William Dougherty of "a Tehama street, q
laoorer in the employment of B. Mcmahon &
Son, was rolling cylinder along the wharf at
East and Bryant streets yesterday afternoon.
he dld not observe large hole in the wharf
and stepped into it, falling into the bay. He
was fished out and taken to the Receiving
Hospital. One of his ribs was fractured by
striking against the timbers and his face was
bruised.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-15

Mrs. Marceau's Answer,
Mrs. Amanda ]. Marceau yesterday filed her
answer to her husbands complaint in divorce.
She denies all the allegations.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
WEST END NOTES.
Extraordinary Church Services-Large
CroWds-News in Brief.


On Sunday, 10th, tn, weather was
threatening and the atmosphere was
close, Notwithstanding the people
could be seen out early in large num-
bers making their way to the several
churches Some to the funerals of
their loved ones, Others to baptizing.
to Sunday Schools and other services.
At the Second Baptist Church able
sermons were preached by Rev. u. ID.
Lewis. Splendid services at both
church and Sunday School.
AT the River View Baptist Church,
they are working up fine Sunday
School. MIR. E. +. Johnson and his
pleasant wife, Mrs. l.. A. Coles and
other good worA ers are lending able
hep to the cause. The church is do
ing .airly we'll under the passionate of
Rev. George + Johnson.
At the Fifth Baptist Church at l. A.
M, the pastor Rev. II. Powell preach
ed the funeral of Miss Mary hickman
member and one of the beloved
teachers of the Sunday School for a
number of years. She was faithful to
every duty a christian character re-
quired. Her school passed strong res
UlutiOns OF respect. He society was
out i'm full and showed her marked re-.
spect,
Al III l40 the pastor began his reRu.
lar services, preaching from 2nd chap
ter of Songs of Solomon and 18th verse
my beloved and :" Never did peo
pie seem to enjoy and show signs o.
approval as pastor Powell in his clear
plain and logical oratory unfolded th,
mys teries OF God and His Christ, anC
when the able divine applied his rea
sonings to the every day walks of mer
and women, every soul, both youn,
and old seemed to demonstrate in per
feet unison that their hearts had beer
reached. After preaching to a crowd
ed house, the sacred ri Q of baptism
was administered to eight persons
Mrs. w. II. Carter was the first DER
son, and seven followed, and were ban
tized within the sacred walls of th
Fifth Baptist Church Mrs. Carter !
such kind and loving mother of 1
children (three in heaVen) and a faith
full wife, blocking strictly after hom
and its affairs that most peopl
thought she was long member of tn
church. She has three sons in Christ
r members of the Second Baptist Churcl
and daughter soon to follow He
) husband looks upon her as havin
been faithful and true to him for 2
! years In the strongest sense OF tn
term, and now she is his guardian at
gel, and ne does not mean to wait un
} til she dies TO tell the world so
Al $500 the pastor, assisted by Rev
j. Madison Young, ID D.. general i
charge of the mission work of tn
State Of Virginia, administered tn
Lords Supper to the largest number {
communicates am quite sure. tina
has ever been in the Fifth Baptis
hurch at one time. The hand OF fe
lowship was extended to 28 persons
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
[Apnroved Nav 1h. 1Sae |

[Approved May 10, 1896
Be it ordained by the Council OF the
City of Richmond, that the voting
of the city be, and are hereby fixed as
follows:
SECTION 1-CLAY WARD.
First Precinct, No. 1904 West Main st.
Second Precinct, No. 700 West Broad
Street
Third Precinct, No 1875 West Broad
Street.
Fourth Precinct, No. 42l South Pine
Street.
Fifth Precinct. corner Reservoir and
Cary Streets
SECTION 2-JAcKsoN WARD.
First Precinct, No. 7O2 Brook Avenue.
Second Precinct, No. 1904 North ST.
James Street.
Third Precinct, No. 500 North Second
Street.
Fourth Precinct, No. 600 North 18th
Street.
SECTION 3-JEFFERsoN WARD.
First Precinct, No IA North I4th St.
Second Precinct, Old Market Hall, cor
ner 18th and Main Street.
Third Precinct, No 22l9 East Main st.
Fourth Precinct, No. 800 North TWEEN
ty-tirst Street.
SECTION 4-MADIsoN WARD.
First Precinct, Powhatan Club, No 31C
North Eighth Street.
! Second Precinct, No. 305 North Eighth
Street
/ Third Precinct, No ia North Seventh
Street.
Fourth Precinct, No. 1O1 South Sew.
enth Street.
SECTION 5-MoNRoE WARD.
First Precinct, No 4 South First Stree
Street.
fSecond Precinct, No. 2l2 North Second
Street
Third Precinct, No. 6 West Broad St
Fourth Precinct. No. 4O7 North 3rd st
Fifth Precinct, No III South 4th st.
SECTION 6-MARsHALL WARD.
First Precinct, No 3216 Lester Street
Second Precinct Corcoran Hall, NOrtl
Twenty fifth Street
Third Precinct, Masonic Hall, NOrtl
Twenty-tifth Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
ORION SOCIAL CLUB.

The Orion Social Club gave an out
ing at Mount Pleasant on Thursday, ,
July 30. It was unquestionably the
most enjoyable OF the season and the
four car loads of people. who shared in
the pleasures and festivities were loud
in their praises Of the management
and the club.
The excursionists returned to the
city i'm good time and reached their
hom in safety.
The following are the officers and
committeeman
Officers Joseph L. Forester,
president; w +. Hope, ice-president
A. Walker. Jr secretary; Hamilton
@. Garter, assistant secretary Robert
Il. Roper, TREASURER; w II James
chaplain; Moses II. Weeden. sergeant
at-arms
Committee OF arrangement :-Chan-
ming NJ. Carter, Ellis Braxton, Wash
ington Fitzhngh, Samuel Miller. Ed.
ward Lewis, Hamilton @. Carter, chair
man.
Reception committee William f
Hope, w. II James.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
SATURDAY, AUGUST l. 1896.
The Ip6del aud Nature.
IBy o. NJ. Steward ]


Saw. o We hills, and do ye know,
And you, rich valleys, can you tell
Who gave you being, and formed you
so,
Fair as though from heaven you
fell
Yes. we can tell thee, and we say
Twas God th'eternal Ruler high
Twas lie who gave this glorious day
He sent it from beyond the SKY.
O tell me then, We fields OF green.
Whose verdant faces speak delight,
Saw. have We heard or have ye seen
The One who brought these Things
to light
Yes. we can see Him. lis the Loru,
Cnnst thou no. see Him as we see ,
This world is hung upon His w0ru
Ay, and much more besides there
be.
The hills and noun aims. oceans VIDE
And countless worlds beyond tiny
view. -,
Bv Gods omnipotenee abide ]
Proved by natures searchers 'rue'
with 10Y hear you and believe
That Gods alone this glory is,
AMI will henceforth his woro re-
ceive, ~ 49,
For worlds and heavens, all are
Hisl
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when is contested with the above
named club.
Edna Grove was reached about 1O:45
a IN and there the pleasure OF the day
begun. This las indeed the most en-
Joy able affair il has ever been our
pleasure 10 witness. The happy party
returned TO the city at 3 O'Clock p m
and all were loud i'm their praise OF the
days outing
The officers OF the club are as follows ;
Messrs. w. w Manns. president; X. =.
Allen, president; w j. Greene.
secretary; +. G.. Adams, treasurer
ID III. Hardy, manager.
Miss z NJ. Barksdale. one OF our pop
ular school-teachers left the city Sat
urday last for Washington, ID c..
where she i'll remain several weeks
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs Robert Rich
ardson of No 400 Street, n. w.
A rich, rare and racy literery treat
was given at the High Street Baptist
Church, Monday night. the 9th. Mrs
Lula + Williams was manager.
Politics are beginning to boom il
this section.
A meeting will be held this week I,
reorganize the party and elect dele
, gates TO the District convention whicl
meets in KOcky Mount August 9Th T.
nominate candidate for JOngres
, from this the 9th District
The question that is now being ask
J ed is " no will be our next chairman
There are several applicants
! Mckinley and Hobart will be strong
ly supported in this section.
, w. w. MAINS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01

During this ''sweaty weather. the
dirt will accumulate In the ears Of the
little tots old enough to play out Of
doors, and it must be remembered that
ear wax Is not dirt, and mothers ought
to be very careful in cleaning children s
ears not to gouge out the wax with sharp
pointed instruments. The wax is intend
ed to protect the ear aud should not be
disturbed. except that part which has
already worked its way out Another
thing about ears is that they should not
be pulled and boxed Perhaps this may
seem the most convenient and convinc-
ing mode of punishment when the child
Is naughty and the mother is tired and
cross. but IL should never be INDUCED
In Both pulling and boxing may in
fame the tissue that holds the auricle
In place and induce hardness Of hearing
and even perfect deafness The drum
head or elastic membrane Just within
the ear has often been seriously injured
and severe illness caused by severely
boxing the ears. philadelphia Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
FROM YOUNGSTOWN.
Religious NOtes-Rev. Troy in New
Field.

The A. NJ. Z. Zion Church was well
attended Sunday. The Rev. Snow
preached a powerful sermon sunday
night. The Sunday School rs growing
Mr.. George Miller, the delegate who
represented the Zion School at the At
leghany Sunday School Convention
has arrived home. His report shows
Cambria Chapel 2nd in average attend
ance and for the next ensuing year
we should be willing workers both Tor
the Lord and for our Sunday School:
May it grow and prosper, and may Goo
be with US.
Mr. Miller was elected president for
the year 1897.
We are honored with visitor from
our State Missionary, Rev. William
Troy. formerly of your city lie rs 90
| ing a good work and for our people
white and colored. He preached sun
day even ng for white and colored al
the Miners Christian Association. He
also addressed the congregation at the
: First Baptist Church, white Sunday
morning, DIR Troy was well received
and is said TO be using power iol
good in the pulpit. and his time aid tS
the association OF our state. In'
reverend appears to be in good health
clear in voice, eloquent in speech anC
pointed in thoughts
The Allegheny Baptist Ass9clatloI
of Western Pennsylvania and EASTER
Ohio gave DIR. Troy a great SEND on
!, praise for his able sermon before then
t at their annual meeting in Homestead
5 Pa, Friday, July oath. They endors
q ed him as missionary OF TINS part .
( the West, and say, he is credit I
< their ranks as a clear headed Baptist
, aud a defender of the doctrines OF tn
i DIR. Troy has labored in the missio
: fields OF Canada, Great Britain, Yves
: India Islands and his own country
e United States. The doctor is tn
e guest of Deacon Bundy and is remain
inc over at this point to build up vast
d places. Ne preached a very able an
n eloouent sermon at the Mount Div
e Baptist Church Monday evening.
d Mrs. Jennie A. Taylor, of Lisbol
d Ohio, is visiting Mrs. John Slaughte
n Mr.. William Bogus, Sr., is very
: at this writing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
FROM NORFOLK
They Did Not Decentralization for the
New Trial 0verruled.

NORFOLK. VA, July 29.-Special.
The dedication of the masonic tenn
pie, which was TO have taken place on
Monday last, was postponed indefinite
ly. The store in the building is rented
out for a bar--oom.
Judge Hanckall over ruled the mo-
ton for a new trial in the cases of the
convicted murderers, George Bess and
William Downing; and unless carried
to the Supreme Court, they will be
sentenced to be hung at this term of
the court.
The trouble among the alleged poll
cy men in which their we're several ar
rests, is something of the past, for want
of evidence the cases were dismissed.
st John A. NJ. E. Church carried
a large crowd on their Sunday School
excursion to the Soldiers Home at
Hampton
Mrs. Chloe Wilson and her grand
daughter, Mamie Anderson are visit
ing relatives and friends in Charles
City, Va They will be gone several
weeks and will have a pleasant stay.
Special collection this Sunday in the
st 1ukes A. U. NJ. P. Church.
A special sermon was preached Sun
day afternoon last, to the juvinile or.
der of Samaritans by DIR. ID. Deaton
in the Butte Street A. VI +. Church.
NEEDLES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-01
Alcohol In cold vEsnthsr.

A scientist thus explains why it is so
dangerous to use alcohol in the polar
regions: A moderate use of alcohol
causes a deposit Of fat Alcohol is not
turned into fuel in the muscle and nerve
cells, but serves as pure fuel in the
organism and replaces the combustion
Of fat. Alcohol is, therefore. dangerous
ia the extreme cold because it assists
the throwing off of heat in great de-
gree. The effect is as if stove in q
room should be heated redhOt and then
all the doors and windows thrown open.
Heat produced by muscular work in the
body is best obtained from carbohy-
drates in the food, but, besides this, the
indispensable production of heat is best
obtained by fats This explains the in
stinctive choice Of the food of men In
the tropics they eat little fat and much
fruit. while the polar dweller requires
immense quantities of fat to keep up
the bodily combustion. - New York
Ledger.