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His Wife Saw Him Drown.

Lewis Ross. colored, twenty-three years OF age
whose home was at 1895 Purner Street northeast
was drowned in the Eastern Branch about two
miles above the Benning bridge about 1880 o'clock
.o,c,day afternoon. Ross was in bathing at the
time. and is supposed to have stepped in one Of
the numerous holes, and not being able 10 swim
was unable TO save himself The body re-
covered by the harbor police about o O'Clock and
was removed 10 the mogsue. The drowning oc-
Cured in the presence of Ross wife and children,
who had accompanied him to the river bank for
n tlnN's outing.
The times., 1899-07-08
Street Car Injuries n Child.

While playing in NJ Street, near Thirty-third
northwest, yesterday afternoon, Lillian Ritter, a
four-year-old child, accidentally struck by
Capital Traction Company and thrown to the
ground with great violence. She was picked up
and carried to the home of her parents at 1881
Street, where it discovered that her in
igries consisted simply OF slight laceration Of
the scalp.
The times., 1899-07-08
Eire,nen WeupiscipIined.

Capt. V. II. Mccormick commandant of the
Navy Yard, yesterday addressed letter of ap-
probation to Commissioner Wight highly COM
plimenting the Fire Department work at the fire
which recently destroyed most OF the lumber yard
of 7. w Smith, at the foot of Fourth Street
southeast. The alarm turned in at the Navy
Yard gate Captain Mccormick stated that the
companies not only responded promptly but went
into service in an orderly and exhi-
bted 4 high order of discipline.
The times., 1899-07-08
The Savings Of Years stolen.

Jane Henson, aged colored woman, reported
to the police at an carly hour yesterday morning
that some one had stolen from her home, at l4OI
Eleventh Street southeast, SIPS in cash and
some pension papers. The theft was computed
some time between the lst and 9th of the present
month. Mrs. Henson states that the money which
had been kept in the basement o; the house, rep
resented the savings of years.
The times., 1899-07-08
Must Remove Dead Wires

The Commissioners have requested the Potomac
Electric Power Company to remove its wires
from the Chain Bridge for the reason that they
are not now used 1t isea precaution 10 avoid
repitition OF the accident which occurred re-
Gently the Aqueduct Bridge while painters
were at work. The details will be arranged by
an inspector of the District Electric Depart
ment.
The times., 1899-07-08
The Mortality Record.

terday as follows: Amelia Sherman, So years
Rachael Hawkins, 10 years; Henry Stewart, Z
years; Fenton Smith, 20 years; John +. by
son; Mary E. Linliins, 25 years; Berndett
oBrien, u years; Mary Louisa Turner, / year
Thomas Green, l3 months; Robert II. Blackman
10 months; Ralph Leroy Divine months; Mar!
T. Cooper, months; Lewis Stevens months
Mary Gorcoran Ais. months; Beatrice Wright
3 months; Alphonso Miller, months; ieatric
Brown, months; infant OF Bessie Gallhew,
hours
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Report Expected Next Week.

The hearing in the matter of the Nineteenth
Street extension s nearing close Arrangements
before the jury of appraisers concluded yes
terday afternoon, and it is expected that report
will be made some time next week The proposed
extension OF the street extends from Florida
Avenue 20 Columbia Road
The times., 1899-07-08
wnnts Shoes or Money.

Isaac Rosenblot, through his attorney, Leon
Tobriner yesterday fled suit on the law side of
the court, against Charles v Mallet, for $500,
which he claims as damages for the retention
OF forty-seven pairs of shoes The plaintiff al
leges that on June 30 last he by chance lost
the number OF pairs OF shoes stated and that on
the same day the defendant found them and that
knowing them to be the property of Rosenblot,
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Held for the Grnnd Jury.

In the Police Court yesterday morning William
Taylor and Louis zerego arraigned, charged
with breaking into the shop of Daniel W. Bever-
idge and stealing therefrom various articles,
valued at $40 Judge Scott heard the evidence
against the men and held them for the action of
the grand jury.
The times., 1899-07-08
Jnmcs II. NcLnurhIin,s VIII.

The will of James b. Mclaughlin, dated June
! last, was filed yesterday for probate He left
his estate in trust to Albert f. Fox and Mary f.
Wilson, his sister-in-law, whom he directed to
make the following bequests: To his daughter,
Emma W Mclaughlin, 500; TO his sons, James
A. and John l.. Mclaughlin, 500 each; TO his
sister law, Mary Z. Wilson. 500; to his sis
ter Nellie Handy, OF Philadelphia, Pa, Sl0O.
and his nieces, Lettie and Bessie Wilson 500
each
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Appointed lieutenant Colonel.

Upon recommendation made at the Cabinet
meeting yesterday morning the President decided
to appoint Capt. John ]. Brereton, Twenty fourth
Infantry and late chief quartermaster in the
volunteer army, TO be heutenant-colonei of the
volunteers for the Philippines.
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May Use ExpIosives.

The Commissioners have decided to allow the
issuance of a permit to T. b. Jones & Co. for
the use of light charges OF explosives for the
! purpose OF breaking stone in the vicinity Of the
old Observatory grounds, provided that every
precaution be taken 10 prevent accident to
persons and property
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1924 New York Avenue.
,tovcu,c,ts nj wars,,in.

The Yosemite arrived at Singapore Thursday on
her way to Manila and Guam The North Allan
tic squadron. under Captain Taylor, consisting
OF the Indiana. New York, Massachusetts,. Texas.
and New Orleans left Newport yesterday for Rock
port, Mass, where it vii be Joined today by the
brooklyn, which left the Brooklyn navy yard yes-
terdly morning.
The times., 1899-07-08
pistrIct Acanlres Lnnd.

Two deeds conveying property to the District
of Columbia were put record yesterday One
was made by Charlotte A. and George c. Fuller
transferring lots Nos 10 and l3 in block e.
Columbia Heights, for s9,375.60. and the other
by sallie P. Ayres and Edward W. Ayrez, lot
fronting $50 feet Piney Branch Road, for
The times., 1899-07-08
Present for n Church.

At regular meeting held by Andrew Jackson
Council, No. G. Jr o. U. A. NJ. July 6, a reso-
luton was passed by unanimous vote of the
council to appoint committee TO purchase
and present to the Third Christian Church an
eight-day clock. C. A. Emane, c. ". Magill,
and J. G. Pumphrey named. They have
made the presentation.
The times., 1899-07-08

The Navy Department paid out s15l, 100 on the
battleship account yesterday. The third payment
on the Ohio, amounting to ss5 100 and the
twenty-seventh on the Kentucky, amounting to
S65, 900 were made.
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Marine Band Concert.

The following programme will be rendered by
the Marine Band this evening at $3.50 At the
Executive Mansion
March-.'The Stars and Stripes. .sousl
overture-'Lcbanon' ...-.......--... .santelmann
Grand Selectian-"S "Shamus o'Brien'' Stanford
Cornet Solo, Fantasia-'' Sounds from the Val.
Musician o. Eberhardt
Ballet Music-'C Coppelia' '..........-......D .Delhes
Excerpts from ''Lohengrin" ".-............. Wagnai
March, Admiral Dewey" ............ .Santelmann
Humoristic Fantasia-'oomic Tattoo" .Fahrbaci
Patriotic Hail Columbia" ".........,,.......Fyle.
The times., 1899-07-08
Local Pensions Granted.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
William A. Kent and Leonora 5. Pearson, Richard
Thomas and Matilda Atkins.
The times., 1899-07-08
He WANTS a Dfyorce.

A petition for divorce was filed yesterday by
George Lindsay, who asks legal separation from
his WIFE, Margaret V. Lindsay on the ground of
infdelity The parties married in this
city in 1892
The times., 1899-07-08

Abram Houghlan was yesterday appointed a
private of the first class in the Metropolitan
Police Department, vice c. W. Marshall.
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Policeman Appointed.

Pensions issued yesterday to two residents
of the District of Columbia as follows: Samuel
Bassett, Ss Laura Hill, SIS.
The times., 1899-07-08
Rebuilding Sale Prices in Housefurnishings
Dinner and Tea Sets.

Fifty Chamber Sets. 10 pieces, extra
large size, decorated in assorted eolors,
regular price, s1.9S. RebuildingS1 %
Twelve Chamber Sets; u pieces with
large slop jar, decorated in assorted colors
and heavy gold edge Regular 81 II
price, S.. Rebuilding price. .o'''
Four Chamber Sets; u pieces. with slop
Jars; high-class decorations. Regu- sc nm
lar price 50. Rebuilding price,. wv
Tea Sets. Sc pieces; English China; new
shEpe-de ated in Essor e1 colcrs. Il Q8
Regular price So. Rebuilding price "i.1o
Carlsbad China Dinner and Tea Sets, 100
pieces, handsomely decorated with flowers
and gold. Regular price. s16. Re 50 Il
building price
Lot of Decorated China Plates, assorted
sizes, dinner, breakfast, tea, and soup
plates. Regular price 15c. Rebuild &c
ing price.
Carlsbad China Cup. Saucer. and Plate
sets handsomely decorated in assorted
styles. extra thin; regular price 4sc. 15C
Rebuilding Price,.
The times., 1899-07-08

The home Of John Mccarthy, at 100 Second
Street northeast, damaged by fire TO the
extent of $50 about 1890 O'Clock last night
The times., 1899-07-08
Glen Eeho-Pavilion, dancing.
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Annojntcd n Nurss
Marriage Licenses

Miss Anna R. Fout has been appointed pupil
nurse at the Washington Asylum with compensa-
tion at SEQ per annum.
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big investment for small or large amounts
Room 40 Warder Building. iy6-3t
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Gas and Oil Stoves.
Continued.

Silver King Gas Stove, with two double
burners. Regular price. s1.25. Re- zoe
building price ................. ~
Star Gas Stove. with three double burn
ers' nicely nickel plated. Regular 81 90
price, S2.4s. Rebuilding price. 'I.JO
King Double Oil Stove, with four large
burners and two oil tanks. Regular 0QC
price, s14S. Rebuilding price........ 10
Single Oil Stoves, with 4-inch burner
and iron oil tank. Regular Price 10C
39c. Rebuilding price. II
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TIDE TABLE.
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY

Low tide. de.................2:I7 AN and 2:5s p "
High tide. SOB AN. and s:57 p N
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Glen slgo-Music by Pistorio's Orchestra and
dancing.
Chevy -nluminatiOns, band concerts, and
dancing.
Glen Eoho-Pavlion, dancing.
Excursion TO Marshall Hall. steamer Macalester,
Saturday, 10 a. M, 2.S0 and $50 p. IN. Sun
day, II a. m, 2:30 and $3.50 p M.
Excursion to Indian Head today, 6:30 p. m. TC
Glymont, steamer Kent, $3.50 a. m. and p. m
today.
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Cbr Ss ginles
SATURDAY., JULY S, 1899.
The Weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Showers Saturday; partly cloudy and coole
Sunday; variable winds. becoming northwesterly
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THE SUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, 4 p. m.......S
Lowest temperature yesterday, 0 a. m..........6
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STREET LIGHTING.

PHASES OF THE MOON FOR JULY.
New ....-......-.-. sth Full 22d
First quarter 10th Last quarter .2ith
The times., 1899-07-08

ihE sDN AND MUM
Sun rose. .....4:41 AM Sun sets.......7:2T P!
Moon rises. ......,..... Moon sets. :56 Al
The times., 1899-07-08
Gas and Oil Stoves.

Brooklyn Gas Range, with three large
double burners, and large lined.
oven. Regular price, Sc. RebuildingM IL
price. .....-...-....--..... ~
Erie Gas Range, with cast top, three
double burners, and extra large lined
oven. Regular price, ss.4S. Re SS 1S
building price .| |O.EJ
The times., 1899-07-08
Partisan Chinaware.

Partisan China. tinted in pale green
handsomely hand painted with garland
and dainty stippling on edges:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
GAGE c0NFERS WITH BANKERS
HIS TALK WITH MORGAN AND
STILLMAN IN NEW YORK.
Declares That He Cannot See Where
Panic Conditions Are Justified
Cause Of the Situation.

New York, Dec. 23-Lyman ]. Gage,
secretary of the treasury, was in con-
ference at the .sub-treasury today with
]. Pierpont Morgan and James Still
man, president of the National City
bank. The conference lasted an hour,
Mr.. Morgan taking leave of the secre-
tary in advance of Mr.. Stillman. Will
liam Sherer, manager of the Clearing
House association. was also at the
conference for a short time. In his in
formal talk to the reporters after the
conference. Secretary Gage said:
81 was at East Orange last night and
thought / would come over here to-
day and see Treasurer Jordan and
talk with him about the situation.
evidence of this panic we hear so much
about as indicated by the operations
of the past year. Last Christmas
everybody was happy; money was
easier and freer; no conditions of dis
tress appeared anywhere in sight. AT
the present time there is a very diff
ferent Christmas feeling, and / have
been looking at the facts to see what
has occurred to justify the change.
II find that a year ago this date the
deposits of the associated banks of
New York were $500 900. COO. leans were
sos, 900, 600 and cash on hand S27S. Geo.
600. Today the deposits are S740,000.-
GOO. a Shrinkage or S66.0OU. 0OO.l Loans
show a decrease of S33, 600, 000; cash
shows decrease of $4,000. 600. and per-
haps at the lowest estimate it would be
safe to say that s10000.O00 in the
shrinkage in deposits is due to the fact
that New York charges for check col
lections.
The shrinkage in loans and cash just
offsets the shrinkage of s56 900. 900 in
deposits. The clearing house statement
today shows an increase in reserve Of
SO. 500. 900 for the week. bringing the sur
plus reserves of the banks in excess of
legal requirements TO substantially
81, 900, 600. I cannot see, looking at it
from the outside. where the panic con-
ditions are justified by the facts of the
case"
The secretary was asked whether his
talk with Messrs. Morgan and Still
man foreshadowed any further action
on the part of the treasury. Mr.. Gage
answered:
mo, not at ALL
do you propose to accept any more
United States bonds and extend the
time for so doing?'
mo. do not. The option closes to-
day"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
ESCAPE OF CHURCHILL.
Story of Adventure Is Expected Soon
From the Correspondent.


New York, Dec. ga dispatch to the
World from London says: The London
Morning Post of today prints the fol-
lowing from it's military critic: THE
most interesting news this morning is
that Winston Churchill Ga correspon-
dent of the World) reached Delagoa
bay Thursday. At present no more
is known than the bare fact, but, no
doubt. a story of adventure will come.
How he managed to make his way
from Pretoria to the coast is a mys-
terry. 1t was daring thing to make
the attempt, for the Beers would have
been quite within their rights if in the
hunt for him they had shot him;
though once caught they could not le-
gally infiict any punishment.
at is presumed that he will take ship
for Durham, and join General Buffers
forces His presence would be an ad-
vantage to General Butler. for Churchill
has not travelled both as a prisoner
and fugitive from Colenso to Pre-
toria and from Pretoria to Lourenzo
Marques without knowing a great deal
more about the Boer positions. strength
and temper than any one in the British
camp can know.
THE telegraI1 from Ladysmith re-
porting casualties is the only hint of
any action in Natal since the Colenso
battle In the absence of news, the as
sumption seems to be justified that in
both halves of the theatre of war the
British are awaiting the arrival Of
other divisions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24

and certain -coppers, and the amount
OF loans aggregated s1.500.00O. On the
strength of these facts the directors
requested Mr. Cole to resign and he
withdrew as president on Nov Is, hav-
ing arranged with the directors that he
and his colleagues. Clark and Coolidge,
would assume the loans. additional Sc
curity being deposited with the bank.
The recent and repeated declines in
copper retarded settlement and last
week the bank found itself embarrassed
and forced to ask aid from the Boston
Clearing House association. Three and
a half million dollars was advanced by
the clearing house last Saturday and
il was thought no further trouble
WOULD be experienced Early in the
week. however. heavy depositors began
to withdraw their accounts. and in a
few days more than $500 600 was taken
from the Globe bank and placed else
where.
This proved too great a strain. and.
being unable to secure further loans,
Comptroller Dawes was advised of the
situation and the bank was ordered
closed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
HAS WRITTEN HIS LAST JOKE
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUI
eide OF VAUDEVILLE ACTOR.
Composed Funny Sayings For Min
strel Men and Comedians-Tried
to Kill Wife and Child.

New York. Dec. 23.-Willis Clark. AZ
years of age. a variety actor. tried to
kill his wife and little child and COM
n1itted suicide in Broadway in front OF
the Fifth Avenue hotel today. He fired
four shots, one at his little gin. two at
his wife. missing them. He then placed
the muzzle of the revolver in his mouth
and fired. The street was crowded al
the time.
Clark was walking with his wife and
child. Clark directed the attention OF
his wife to one of the Dewey columns,
and as she turned her head he pulled
a. revolver from his pocket, aimed al
her and fired two shots. He quickly
fired another shot at the child, but IN
the throng his aim was spoiled, and
the shot went upward. All three bull
let's passed through his wife's hat. The
crowd scattered in all directions, and
Clark had a clear space for himself.
He placed the muzzle of the revolver
in his mouth and fired. He fell amid
a pandemonium of shrieks from py-
ISLANDERS.
According to the statement of Mrs
Clark, her husbands act was due 70
temporary insanity, brought on by
financial misfortunes. He had been a
member of the company of the late
Sam T. Jack, and up to the time the
latter's play house was closed had been
constantly employed Since then ne
had been unsuccessful. and had run
largely in debt.
For many years past he had been
writing jokes for minstrel men ano
comedians. Recently he started the
publication of a monthly perloolcaI
called willis Clark's Joke BOOK. TINS
gained a little circulation among vaude-
Vile actors, but was not a paying ven
tu-e.
Several months ago he went to chi
cago in order to advertise his pook
more extensively through the west: he
was not successful, and returned &c
New York. Since then he has been II
trouble over bad bills. and grew MOODY
and auarreled with his wife, whom he
more than once threatened to Kill.
Mrs. Clark said that they were mar
ried twelve years ago at Cincinnati, ano
that her home was in Canton, .. since
Clark returned from Chicago he nao
not been living with his wife TINS
morning, she said. her husband sent hel
a letter, asking her to meet him VIII
her little girl She did so, and ne asked
them to take a short walk. as ne nae
something important to show them. Hs
was moody. she said. and had scarcely
spoken until they reached the spo'
where the shooting occurred
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE BANK.
How It Was Mixed Up With the John
P. Squire Company.

Boston. Dec. GAS far as has been
learned the statement made yesterday
by H. W. Chaplin, assignee for the
John P. Squire company. that the ac-
counts OF the firm with the Globe Ma
tional bank had been misrepresented,
and the indebtedness of the bank
shown to be more than 81. ZOO. 900, where
as it really was about 100000. will not
result in any action at present 1t ap
pears that the allegations against the
bank was not prompted solely by re-
cent developments, but that in one way
or another it had been made privately
since the trouble experienced by the
bank early in November. which led to
the resignation of Charles H. Cole.
The open assertion was not made I'M
til yesterday, when it was explained
for business reasons, but in view of
the receivership proceedings there was
no further need of secrecy.
Mr.. Chaplin said today that as the
assignee of the Squire corporation, in
justice to the creditors, he felt COM
PEELED to explain the exact situation.
and he had accounted for the actual
Indebtedness of the firm. His duty
ended there he said, and as there was
no Globe bank. there seemed to be
little chance for further action.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
TRIBUTE FROM sANKEY.
The Great Singer Talks of His For
mer Associate.

New York, Dec. 23.-Ira D. Sankey,
who. for twenty-seven years. was as
ISOLATED in evangelistic work with Mr.
Moody, was greatly affected at the news
Of his death. To a reporter Mr.. Sankey
told of his work with Mr. Moody from
the time they first met, of their tour
through England in 1873 and of their
preaching and singing in the United
States.
You may say said Mr.. Sankey,
that in the death of Mr.. Moody the
world has lost one of the greatest and
noblest men of the age. l have labored
with him for the last twenty-seven
years, travelling with him by land and
sea, and q nobler, Drawer and wiser soul
] never knew. / can apply Professor
Henry Drummond's remark of a friend,
ID. L. Moody was the greatest human
/ ever met
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
The Yellow Pumpkin Pie.

(The Criterion.)
When quail on toast is flat and stale.
Roast duck begins to pail.
Rich cream and ices fail 20 please
And salads not at all.
When gay champagne no longer brings
A sparkle to the eye,
NY stated palate yearns again
For yellow pumpkin pie
When trees are stripped and gardens bare
And waiting for the snows;
1t giimmers on the pantry sne-ves
In golden rows on rows.
The farmhouse door is left ajar
And hungry passers-by
Are greeted with a spicy smell
OF yellow pumpkin pie.
I hasten homeward once year
When nights are sharp with frost.
To messy roofs and old red barns
In rolling meadows lost
There scattered globes of shining gold
In fields of stubble lie,
And there / taste once more Inc sweets
EOf yellow pumpkin pie.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
ARRANGE FORMOODY'S FUNERAL
1T WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Ira D. Sankey Pays Tribute tc His
Former Associate-The Greatest
Man He Ever Met.

East Mortified, Mass, Dec. 3D.
Yielding to pressure brought to bear by
friends, the family of Dwight L. Moody
today decided to defer the funeral of
Mr. Moody until Tuesday afternoon in
stead of holding it on Monday as at
first they intended to do. Some of the
details were arranged during this fore
noon, and ii was made known later
that the family had consented that
public services should be held in the
Congregational church at 2:30 o'clock.
The body will lie in state at the
church during the morning. The Rev.
c. J. Shoield of Chicago, pastor of the
church, will officiate, assisted by the
Rev. A r. Torrey of Chicago, and ad-
dresses will be made by men who have
been associated with Mr.. Moody in his
work.
Upwards of 100 kilograms of condo
lence from all parts of the United States
have been received up to IL O'Clock.
The Rev. f. NJ. Meyer of London, who
has been prominent speaker at North
field, and who. with Mr.. Moody, held
meetings in several of the large cities
of the country last fall, cabled from
England. Among the messages from
this country were those from Comman-
der Booth-Tucker, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wanamaker, Louis Klopsch of the
Christian Herald and George B. Studd
of Los Angeles. Cal. Several relatives
and close friends of the family arrived
here during the forenoon.
The trustees of the Mortified semi
nary met today and set apart a spot at
Round Top as the burial place of Mr..
Moody. The grave will be school props
erty. but il is very near the Moody
home. Owing to the large number of
friends who are expected to attend the
funeral the Mortified. the hotel which
is used for the accommodation of those
who attend the institute annually, will
be opened. and if found necessary other
arrangements will be made to care for
those who come to the funeral. The Sc
lection of pall-bearers and other details
will be attended to on Monday