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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
THE TEMPLAR CROSS.

Jacques de Morgan, in his Dashur explorations In
1895 opened some tombs of princesses OF tho
twelfth dynasty. Among the treasure found was
a crown OF Princess Khumit. who was probably
the daughter OF Amenemhat H.. This crown IS
composed OF six rOsaces In gold. formed with -FOUR
lotos flowers, covered with precious stones and
presenting the design Of a cross" PHOTOGRAPHIC
View shows that the cross Is Templar cross, with
an enlarged centre probably gem. II seems
curious to find this emblem at least five hundred
years before Abraham. Perhaps one thousand. and
certainly before the flood
we can understand the symbolism OF the lotos,
because IL was dedicated TO Isis and Osiris; but
what did the arrangement Of four together. making
a cross. mean? or did 1t alludc to the four faces
OF the pyramid. or both? 1t certainly had no a.lu-
sion TO the cross as Christians understand Il.
Even the T cross. which deceived the Roman SOL
diers was not n crucifx. but the most ancient
emblem OF life. and probably came from the fire.
stick, flinders Petrie thinks. There are still tribes
which use the fre-stck. and some so ignorant that
they are not sufficiently advanced 10 yet do
We could wonder II the latter thought the fire was
brought down from heaven. or II the former
shipped the two sticks with which they brought II
down.
The union. composed Of the crosses OF St. George
and st. Andrew. which characterizes the flag OF
Great Britain Is the most ancient Chadean sym
Dol Of the sun. but there is connection, unless
II be in rela tionshp OF the Thor for the union
the result Of historic change and was not bor-
rowed from antiquity. Templars probably found
their In Palestine and adopted IT, but II Is
very curious that II has never turned up In Egypt
before until this tomb Of princess who lived be.
tore the Hood was opened.-(Masonic Token.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
GREENWICH LODGE NO. l67.

rha long spoken OF event at Greenwich Lodge was
crowned with that success which always awaits true
devotion ard earnest. hard work for any given Cd
,ec. On Tuesday evening the brethren OF this good
lodge gathered at the Central Opera House win
their wives and daughters and made merry ana en-
toyed q good pleasant evening The entire aHair
was in charge OF Brother William Cohn. as chair
man OF the Executive Committee with X. w FRED
er,ck T. Slack and all the honored Past Masters OF
Greenwich to assist him. First there was hhe
entertainments In which Brother Ness l.. Ossman'
the famous banjoist appeared and Miss Estelle V
Richardson charmed the audience by her sweet sing
inc ii owe Me Well" and "Florians Song. George
w Day Harry +. Amberg and others also assisted
Then there was the vitascope. showing many very
Interesting scenes Brother A. Bernstein furnished
the music. 49,, hi. -. ,o,rso
was mostly enjoyed by the younger element Brotner
Francis j. Muhling was chairman OF the Floor com
mittee and ably assisted by Brother EDWIN >;
MuhlinC and Brothers Wetmore Clement ana
Smythe Brother Stanley +. Boucher was chairman
~ Inc Reception Committee: but why name only a
few when each OF the brethren acted as host ana
each did his utmost TO contribute his snare 10 the
general success Of this very pleasant affair!
Space permits the mention only OF few OF the
many prominent craftsmen who were in attendance:
r. Vi Thomas Moore, William j. Mathews. Wiiam
s Thomson, William c. Grant, Thomas f. Richard-
son J. f. Muhling and wife, Henry Dubois and VIE
and countless others. The universal verdict or all
present was success success and success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05

COMPANIONS took part in the work There was
large attendance Of members and visitors, among
the latter were companions Maxneld, Muehsam
McKelsey and Davis.
Union Chapter held its stated convocation Satur-
day night al Masonic Hall, and conferred tne
Mark Past and Most Excellent degrees Many
distinguished companions were present. ana look
part in the impressive and interesting ceremony
This has been very busy year for Union Enap-
ter and its officers especially for the High PRIEST
l.. Robert II. Clark.
Empire Chapter civilian Hevenor. II. P.l had
busy time at its stated convocation last Monday
night when the Royal Arch degree was conferred
on six candidates. after which there was an elec-
ton OF officers. large and distinguished gatner-
Ing of companions was present, among wnom were
c. T.. Reiss OF Delta Chapter No 1871. chicago;
Albert Maxfed of Constitution Chapter; d. NC
Kelsey, of Standard Chapter: Warren Z. Bennett.
Of Zetland Chapter; NJ. Jalonack. OF metropolitan
Chapter, and other prominent Royal Arch Masons
r. f.. A. Muehsam presided at the election. wnicn
very harmonious. each officer being practicaIiy
elected unanimously.
The following companions were unanimously
elected as the officers for the coming year: wafer
Bats. H. p. Hyman Frankfort, X; Oliver r. le'
Barre. s.; Il. Loewersten, treasurer; FredericR =.
Davis secretary: William Hevcnor, chaplain; hoD-
ert l.. McCready c. Of H. John II Monroe r. s. s.;
Jacob A. Rosenheim. NJ. Of Third Y; Louis STARK.
NJ. OF Second v: John Johnson. NJ OF First VI vi;
ward Muehsam and William Meader trustees.
The officers were Installed by r. r. Adolph Much
sam. G. NJ of the Third Veil, assisted by r. r.
Charles Stewart. c. Rep OF Wisconsin. as g. Caps.
OF the Host. and L. David McKelsey as u. Chap-
aIn
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.o.rr.r WAS IN charge and assisted
G 6y " echrsiop6er De Witt District pep'Hay
Grand Master and r: W. Oscar L. Easfman The
lodges well represented and the pr ali That
the Grand Lecturer and his manner OF ,odHpes viii
Instruction. and Il Is believed that the
do their best to profit by the instruction reoe,.u
THE Treste Board" San Francisco. s a;an
Nothing be more disgusting 10 se'. snecaily
i from him who n 10 n hs members
a LILY WIZ s IN ,hings ss being immoral. and which
he urges them avoid We heartily adrs, say aSd songs
hat have heen heard AZ banquets. and many more
surprised that they should sman dere ert More
than one candidate has been so shocked AZ tne So
cal side OF Masonry that he meyer pr emnhsszed
AZ the social after hour. and then the teachinS ma
will be more firmly established In the mlnu ah ia
TaenIv engraven ipon the heart There should De
nothing in the social intercourse or Masohs io' ia
harmony with the ceremonies OF ihitia''o"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
KANE LODGE No. III.

Dear old Kane had one Of its Fifth Tuesday
Nights" on November 30. and IL was a memorable
one Both members and visitors Will doubtless
hold In pleasant memory those delightful hours
w John w Sisson presided with that admixture OF
courtesy and dignity that has won for him the
sincere regard OF the fraternity and welcomed
brothers and guests with kindly speech and cordial
greeting Among the members present were r. w.
Morgan. W Stewart. W. Ward and W Brown. A
large number Of visiting brethren were also in at
tendance. among them one r W. from England
and several Masters Of neighboring lodges.
The work was the Fellowcraft Degree. the lecture
being given by the distinguished Senior Deacon Of
Republic Lodge. Dr. George w. Winterburn. This
was A rare innovation for Kane for its Senior
Deacons have been second 70 none In the style and
quality Of their work. and in paying this compi-
ment 10 Republic tire Master showed that catho-
jciiy and generosity Of spirit which always char
acterize his acts. In extending the thanks OF
the lodge 10 Bro. Winterburn he said that the
brethren had just listened to n lecture in the
middle chamber which for eloquence and instruc-
tiveness he believed had rarely been equalled
After the lodge closed an elegant collation.
was served In the parors. This was followed by
a most delightful concert given In the lodgeroom
by the Kane Quartette and other members or the
lodge II was the general opinion OF the members
that this was red-letter night OF brilliant quality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
THE LODGE AND THE LODGE.

Comp. Thomas II. Caswell California. has his
feet firmly fixed symbolic Masonry. and gives
the socalled higher bodies severe dig In the ribs
when he says: I'VE acknowledge the chapter conn
Gil and commandery to be component parts OF the
American system OF Masonry. But the foundation
and support OF the whole is the lodge. without
the lodge as a basis there Is no Masonry. Royal
Arch Masonry is simply a continuation and elabo-
ration Of the three symbolic degrees. ana cannot
therefore be considered outsid, OF them IL Is
the habt OF some writer's to endeavor 10 behtte
the lodge, and some OF them even go 20 FAR as 10
recommend the chapters and communicates 70 cut
loose from It, This always stirs the Old Adam
within u.s. and like to remind these stuck-up
individuals that the despised lodge made II posi-
bic for them to be where they are: that II they
had the true spirit OF Masonry in their hearts they
would give some OF their time and support TO that
body. where all real work is done. instead OF wrap
ping themselves up in their Royal Arch dignity or
Templar exclusveness. and saying TO the simple.
thou we like 10 remind these high-toned Phari.
sees. also, that the lodge holds them in grip OF
steel: their scarlet robes and their remplar tnsel
and feathers cannot decorate their lordly persons
without the consent of the lodge; let them fail TO
pay their dues, otherwise act unmasonicaly,
and the lodge will soon spank their assurance out
OF them In short, what we mean to say and stick
TO u.s. there is and can be no Masonry without the
lodge There only Is the raw material round; other
bodies can elaborate II as they please.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
THE SCOTTISH RITE IN NEW-JERSEY.

At the special rendezvous Of New-Jersey oover-
eign Consistory. s. p. r. s., thirty-second degree
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, northern )urisoic-
ton held at the Preceptory. Jersey City, on Iues-
day evening, the new rooms were crowded Win
representatives OF the rite from North Jersey,
New-York and Brooklyn. to witness the comforting
OF the twenty seventh degree. Knight Commander
of the Temple upon a class OF fourteen. New deco
rations properties and costumes on the enlarged
floor space greatly added to the effectiveness with
which the scenes In the Chapter OF Teutonic
knights and In the Papal Assembly were rendered
by Of nearly fifty members OF the con-
sisory. ILL., Bro. Stephen Smith, thirty-third. re-
sumed his place as Eminent Commander Chief,
being assisted by H. Brethren George w. Yates.
John G.. Gopsl. Anthony Schoder. thiry-third;
n. Y. DUNCAN. Charlie, Faerlen; Elyin ". Crane
John X. Abel Abner Kalisch. William II. Jones,
Jonathan L. oser Charles F. Bncken and others
striking appeseranee NJ W. Bro James pI H. Du,
Albert Rsvekes and Francis 81 ScDonough were
Cardinals, Robert r. Sears and John Lily Bish,
torchbearers. thurlfer gonfalier and crSc fer The
quite as full OF color as # soon became Of life
The Grand Master Of Teutonic knights was repre-
rhom"i wais%@ i1hiTyIhrd %ps5sonafsd +;
Ill Brethren TheCdore, b. T9wniey John NJ Gherry
ana varos esga Ss B 81 'nG JOSEPH
Moore took the part Of King Of Jerusalem. Walter
y. Ward that Of King OF CASTLE and Leon. and
landlord Lindsey. King Of Bohemia while III.
Brethren Warren Dobbs. Henry A. Wheeler Henry
Noe and many others performed minor bur not less
likely 10 forget the wonderful representation OF
Frederick by the III. Commander lnChief Of New
Jersey COnsistory. TO whom more than to any other
ono member e due the lions share o, the credit
FOR tho surprisingly good work which has marked
the career Of New-Jersey Consistory during the
last few years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
CONN4NDERY NEWS.

The Drill Corps Of York No IS are busy drilling
every Wednesday evening, preparing for the great
event ~ the reception at the Garden. which will
take place next month.
At the regular conclave. Friday evening a COM
mttee appointed to complete arrangements for
tho annual visit OF tho commandcry 10 tho Troy
orphan Asylum and Day Home. The visits will
be made about Christmas time.
Em.nen; Commander Evans OF Apollo Command
cry No Is. OF Albany. has arranged 10 hfye n
drill each Monday night in the drill room in the
Masonic Temple for the Sir knights who contern-
plato the trip 10 New-York With the commardery
on January %
Bethlehem commandery Of Is. r No 50. whose
unique asylum representing Ascalon Castle has
been described in The Tribune. is one % the active
and fourishing bodies OF the State. AZ the
clave Thursday night supper given 10 the
fraters at the close OF the work by Sir Henry $.
Blackmorc Eminent Commander. and Sir Or. Rob-
ert s. Dinegar, the Generalissimo. Among others
present Eminent Sir and Rev. William g.
Corey. Eminent Slrs Rufus Is Disbrow. Wilson g
Fox. Franklin T. Davis. Henry T.. Rhoades and
Edgar T. Stewart. Sirs s. l.. Close. NJ f.. Close
Stafford II. Cowan. Daniel W. Lewis and Joseph
Tomlinson.
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AN ANCIENT MASONIC DOCUMENT.

Through tho efforts Of p. NJ. Thomas II. saxton.
Suffolk Lodge No. CO. r. & A. NJ, at Port Jefferson.
N Y. has secured very ancient and interesting
relic. 1t Is the dmit granted by Huntington Lodge
No. Is. A. Y. NJ. Of Oyster Bay. Long Island. on
June L. 1885, to Richard Floyd. who was ono Of the
charter members OF Suffolk Lodge and Its nrst
Senior Warden when the lodge was instituted on
March O. 1877. The ancient document Is in an excel
lent state Of preservation, and Is signed by Rules
Duryea, w. NJ. William M; Stewart, 8: W.; David
Il was found in the possession OF Ms. Richard
woodhuli Of sstaqks,, Long Island who /, a
heard her mother tell Of his burial in 1879 with
Masonic ceremonies The ancient minutes Of suf-
held July 1905 at the house Of Isaac eattsriy N
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dali has been an active Mason. and has done much
good in the fraternity. He is a member OF Ridge
wood Lodge No. TO- R!dgewood Chapter No. 2s3
De Witt Clinton Commandery No p; X T.: Aurora
Grata C'onsjstorv and Kismet Temple. 4. A. O. y
NJ s; was senior deac con OF the lodge, then senior
warden then s;er two terms. then district deputy
q NJ under NJ w James Ten Eyck: then appoint ed
a Commissioner OF Appeals by NJ W John Hodge
for term OF three years. and last June n" was
appoInted Chief Commissioner OF Appeals by our
present G. NJ: he is also member of the Man
clubs He is prominent lawyer OF this city. de-
voting all o. his time to the practice OF Jaw. peins
His presence In any lodge is always hailed with
delight. for his genial smile and good nature scatter
sunshine everywhere. and hence MS iriehds are
truly "lcRiOn.
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CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF APPEALS.

Tho question Is often asked. What is an active
Mason? Is 1t one who pays his dues to his lodge
for twenty-one consecutive years and then becomes
n veteran? Or is Il one who has been master OF his
lodge high priest OF his chapter and commander OF
his commandery; is It one who. by chance. or ny
favor or even through merit. wears the purple OF
the Grand Lodge? Neither OF these really covers
the ground. for the life or the time OF an active
Mason cannot be counted by the years OF service or
the offices he may have held. but rather by the
GOOD he has done the craft by his presence among
the brethren and by the service he has rendered
them and Masonry at large. Brother Ebert Cram
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...,x.t and a committee was appointed ITO reg
NJ. CELEBRATION OF the death of our much Ia
mensed Bro Richard FLOYD" The sr eSmmit ag
sorix after the lodge proceeded TO the church
md listened to a discourse in commemorntoh OF
az deceased by the Rev. Bro Seth Hart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05

TABERNACLE LODGE 5os first and third Fridays.
THOMAS ORR " JOHN r. ALLAN. g. W.
JOHN T. WATSON. r. W HENRY SWANSON. Treas.
d. II. WOILETT Secretary. l66 Eighth-ave.
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sILENTIA 1873. second and fourth Wednesdays
PHILIP BLOCK, NJ ROBERT ARNOLD. g. ".
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ST JOHNS ]. second and fourth Thursdays
GEO ?. WILLIAMS. VI. ADOLPH GEERlNG, g. w.
MELVIN l.. WHITE J. w. d. SHOEMAKER Tfeaa
ALIEN. r. CORBET Secretary Linden, y. J.
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UNITED BROTHERS 1856 second and fourth wednes.
days.
F. r. DECKING n C. " KRrr.r. s W
c. J. wACHMANN J. ". JOHN MEYER. Treas
JOHN H. EHNHUSs. Secretary. 1871 Bank-ss.
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SCOTIA 634, first and third THURSDAYS
ADAM HILL, " s. J. MACDONALD, sW,
W. F. COTTIER J. W w PETER ROSS Treas
X. MACKENSIE Secretary, 80 T.. 3G,h-st. Bayonne n
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ST. cECILE 5ss first. third and fifth Tuesday asss.
80 o'clock
c. EDWARD LOW N. ARTHUR J. BIsNETT AK.
JOHN A. NICKEL. J. ". ROBERT RECKER, TreaA
HENRY W. ROE. Secretary. 70 East lo0,h-st
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vERITAS 1874. first and third Fridays Dorio Room.
CHAs. 4; MORRISON. NJ GEO. WooDLEf. 8 We
A. p LEVY. W. RICHARD KOCH. Treas
JOHN HOFFMAN, Secretary. 17lstst.. near iith-avos
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WM. +. BROWNE. II. CHAs. II. ENsrE, 8. W.
SANL McALLUM J. w. JOHN BEAVER, Treas.
FRANK W. FUTILE, Secretary - Coolest
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RooME 7+6. second and fourth SATURDAY..
w. r. LNSON, ". W. Y. MARTIN. 8. ".
WIN. VISSMAN j. W. r.. 7. SHINES, Treas.
JAMES BELKNAP, Secretary. tj2 West l34th-sl
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REPUBLIC G9o first and third Saturday.
WIN II THOMAS, NJ p. J. STUYvEsANT. g. ".
II. A. PATTERSON. j. W. AND. PATTERSON TREAD
WM H. MAYER. Secretary. i04 Walkers,
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WORTH 2lo. second and fourth Fridays.
JAS w DOWNING. NJ DAVID GRRENLiE. Q. ".
FRED W. COTTON. !. W.ANTONlO PODESTA,, IresA
ELIJAH jerks. Jr.. Secretary Fordham HeishtA
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INDEPENDENT ROYAL ARCH .. first and thir
Thursdays. .
WIN W. BROWNING, NJ. FRANK p. LIANT. S. W.
HIRAM a BLISS !. W. EDWIN r. MCARTY TT.
F. ". PATTERSON. Secretary. - and 20 West 4th- s,
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PIATT 1884, first and thrd Thursdays.
HAZELTON SPENCER, NJ. II. J. ROSENTHAL. 3. ".
JAMES p MARSH. j. W. SAMUEL BRAND. Treas.
W. j. Jl.SSUP, Secretary, 40 South 6th-st. Brooklyn
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POLAR STAR o45, first and third Mondays.
{. 4: J. GoEBEL J: w. GUY cUJGIN, Treas
W. ". WILLIAMSON, Secretary, 22J East 26th-sA.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-01
MADE i. RAFTERS ]. RING.
Celebrating Z ,:l the Second E Decade
S.. of the .orpheum's s.:
=.=..:. !. ..... Career. !:
Souvenirs to the. Patrons and 8
Big Banquet on: the;
-. =. =: =; 'oIage.:

Last night was q gala: occasion at the
Orpheum.-. Its first ten years of lie had
passed in peace and prosperity, and it was
considered the proper thing to see the Sec
ond decade .ushered in in fitting style
The first sign Of festivity was the dis
tribution at the evenings performance of
ahandsome souvenir containing"a history
of the Orpheum and fine half-to engrav-
ings of all the pro minent people who haye
entertained the thousands which. have
passed through. its doors.
The souvenirs were eagerly sought after,
but.they formed but the first part of the
anniversary ceremonies.
Hardly had the last players left the
stage when at once their place was filled
by numerous walters. who, in few min
utes, had placed big table right in the
'center," and soon 1t was filled by repre-
sentatives OF just such people as have
made the Orpheum a success.
Actors, managers, newspaper men, Bo-
hemians, playwrlghts and all others who
appreciate midnight bottle and good
company were all gathered be-
tween the wings, and there in sparkling
wine drank deep success to the mouse of
Amusement.
The menu was most elaborate. There
was nothing wanting, and there was no
lack OF mental sauce TO help the offerings
gastronomic. From the fea herless oyster
cocktail to the toast 1.-THE Second Dec.
ade," and the slow curtain, there was
much time and much merriment, and in
its palniiest days the Orpheum stage
never held such company nor did the
auditorium ring with greater enthusiasm.
1t was great event, and its second ten
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-01

''Yes. SIR
ibid she refuse to agree o the terms un-
less they were in vriting?"
She said that. Yes, sir
.'Did. you have more than one meeting
with Mrs: A bell in your ofnce?"
Yes; we had seve raj. i cannot segre:
gate them
:. AT: one Of these ting. did you grasp
Mrs. Abell: by the waist and seat her on
The sofa, remarking: If ever:I wanted to
slap woman l. want to slapyou. You are
the most stu bborn wonan | know?'! =.
swell, yes; i said that, but in kindly
way, and my motives were OF the best.'t
:. DR.: Rosenthal was then excused and
Edwin. II. Dimond took the stand. He tes-'
tifed:that he vas son OF General Dim ond );
that he had met Mrs. Abell during the
early part OF 1896 Being handed a certain
written document by: Attorney Platt, wit:
ness said he had received it from: M rs.
Abel. :All efforts. to- identify the paper
were comDared.b by Mr.. Cannon. From the
trend of the argument. ensuing it ap-
peared that the document was a settle.
ment of some sort between. General.
Dlmond and Mrs: Akell: Judge Morrow
ruled that the document. could not be
properly Introduced, and Mr.: :Dimond was
excused: Attorney Platr then rested his
case.
. Mrs. Abel; take the stand said Nj.
Cannon. .
. he witness emphatically stated that
she at no time h ad denied to Dr.. Rosen-
thai that she was engaged to marry Gen
erAl Dfmond. -.
How did you come 10 call upon the
.doctor2'' -. =: =
':In response to a telegram from the
general went 10: the doctors office, and
we spoke together concerning the gener-
al health. The next day. he called at
my house, and, though did not desire to
see him, he seemed SO anxious TO se- me
that: / finally received him. He said,
You seem to be going out Yes l. re-
piled, Il am going to San Diego
:" Now, don't be fool the doctor ex-
claimed p =. :. ~. .:' ;. = j..
At.thfs point Mrs. bell was overcome
by emotion, and her rears were so coplous
that tho court ordered a recess. "