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The times., 1898-02-14
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY ABSENT.
He Does Not Hear DR.. Johnston at
the MetIopolitan Church.

President McKinley's pew at the
Metropolitan Church was vacant yes
terday There has been only one Sun
day since his inauguration, when he
was in the city, that Mr.. Mckinley did
not attend services at this church. On
that occasion he went to the Foundry
Church to hear an old pastor of his
who was at Foundry when he was a
member of Congress.
Dr. Johnston preached on the church
building as the house Of God. He chose
for his text the words. This house"
from First Kings viii:2T. DR.. Johnston
told the story of the building of the
temple by David and his son, and of
the putting into it of the ark, the SYM
boil of Gods presence.
He reasoned that all churches con-
tanned Gods presence, no matter how
beautiful they may be or how lowly.
In upper rooms, he said, and in the
houses of worshipers, in log cabins on
the prairies. If only the spirit of God is
in the people who gather, God is with
them.
He said that this should be a re-
mipder always that the church is uni
versal People are too apt to think and
say that their own little denomination
is the only true religion. We say in
the creed that we belong to the catho-
lie church. naming that we are all of
one faith in God and in His Son" said
DR.. Johnston in conclusion.
The times., 1898-02-14
CHRIST's GOSPEL IN INDIA.
Rev. Mr.. Puri's Sermon at the West
ern Presbyterian Church.


Rev. Mr.. Puri's Sermon at the West
ern Presbyterian Church
Rev. II. s. Puri, of India. preached
at the morning service yesterday at
the Western Presbyterian Church. he
is Sikh, and lived the greater por-
ton of his life in the land of the Pun
jab. He was taught the English IAN
guage by the English novelist who
wrote under the signature "A. Il. u.
E. and afterwards became a convert
to Christianity. He studied for the
ministry at Cambridge, and became az
filfated with the Reformed Presbyte-
rian Church.
Mr. Puri chose as his text. Romans
T.. 1917. Il am not ashamed of the gos-
pei of Christ
In the beginning he said that the
book of Romans was one of the most
profound in existence, and John ana
Romans were the most logical and phil
osophical of the Biblical books. John,
he said, was at first a doubter, and
there was nothing worse than the
word of doubt in the battle of the
world. John hated and looked upon
the gospel of Christ with contempt at
first. but there came a time when he
turned toward Christ. There is perse-
cution today and contempt OF the goss
pei. Mr.. Puri said and in India the
higher the caste the greater the perse-
cution.
Like Paul, there are men in India
today" he said, who once had bitter
hatred against Christianity; who when
they saw a preacher by the road perse-
cuted him, and who are now the firm
est defenders of the gospel. Christian
ity is making great progress in India.
but for a man to become a Christiau
there is the same as going to his tomb.
To leave the Brahmin faith is to die
To be ostracized by the castles"
The times., 1898-02-14
They May Lead to Reorganization
of the Engineering Corps


There is a belief in certain quarters
that the result of the court-martial of
Capt o. NJ. Carter, Of the Army Corps
of Engineers at Savannah. will be an at
| tempt to reorganize his branch of the
Government service. Already two reSo-
lutions are before the House commit
tee, which have in view an exposure of
| the departmental methods. especially in
| the expenditures of money for river
and harbor work. and the awarding of
contracts and the inspection of material
by engineer officers
The Carter case is said to be revela-
tion to most army officers outside of the
corps and to the majority of the officers
of that branch the practices of Carter
| while in charge of Government projects
at Savannah comes as a surprise. Some
of Carter's practices, deemed illegal by
the law officers of the service. are COM
mon enough in the corps, and it is like
ly these customs will be prohibited.
Whenever the law officers have at
tempted to raise any question in regard
to such matters. the engineer officers
have succeeded in shutting off the eff
forts at interference. Garter was in the
habit of making contracts for certain
materials and then on account Of that
contract buying other material not men
toned in the stipulation. For instance, it
happened that an order for cement was
given and taken out of the contract for
dredging This was done to save time
and red tape and delay.
There is no knowing just how far the
illegal practices of engineer officers ex-
tend The Carter case was possible
only under such a system as prevails
in the War Department, where indi-
vidual officers are trusted implicitly,
where their recommendations are usu-
ally taken without question, where the
testimony of bidders and contractors
is regarded with suspicion, and where
not single officer, each of whom dis
burses millions annually, is placed un-
der bond.
The recommendations for river and
harbor work, for the expenditures on
such projects and for the acceptance
of work and material are approved in
ninety-nine cases out of hundred-no
inquiry is attempted except in rare in
stances. The chief of engineers, over
whelmed with countless tasks, deluged
with YoluminouS papers and reports,
pestered by visitors, can do nothing
else than sign bis name with only a
cursory glance at the papers which are
sifted through his office. His subordi-
mates can accomplish but little more.
Everybody must depend upon the Off
GERS in direct charge of the river and
harbor work. and they are not respon-
sible to the Government except by the
honor of IAN officer and a gentleman"
The times., 1898-02-14
HoSoR1SG LINCoLS's NAME.
The Young Peoples Religious Union
Hold Memorial Services

The Young Peoples Religious Union
Hold Memorial Services.
A special service was held by the
Young Peoples Religious Union of All
Souls Unitarian Church last evening in
honor of Lincoln's birthday. The serv-
ices. which were under the direction OF
Miss Beatrice Hotel. were appropriate
to the occasion. and were much enjoyed
by the audience. which filed the lecture
room.
Following the invocation, the hymn
80, Thou Guiding Hand" to the music
of the Russian national anthem. was rem
dered. Miss Hotel read several interest
ing extracts from Horace Greely's ''F,s-
innate of Abraham Lincoln" and from
john Coleman Adams's 'LincOln'S Place
in History which were much enjoyed.
OF especial interest was a poem read
by Mr.. George Warren, which appeared
in the London Punch May s. 1860. eulo-
glzing the martyred President. In few
explanatory remarks Mr. Warren called
attention to the fact that. during the
earlier years of Lincoln's prominence.
Punch had been relentless in its carica-
lures of the ''Taii-splitting ruler" In
view of that organs bitter anlmosity.
as an apology TO the memory of the man
whom all the nations OF the earth came
to honor and respect
The hymn Come. Almighty King.
followed, and the meeting was brought
to a close with America" which was
sung with the audience standing.
The times., 1898-02-14
SALVATION ARMY SERVICES.
They Are Held at Gnnton Temple
Memo rial reshyterian Church.

The services at the Gunton Temple
Memorial Presbyterian Church last
evening were conducted by Major Peb-
bles, in command of the local officers Of
the Salvation Army. assisted by Brig
adler William Halpin, national junior
secretary of the work in New York:
Ensign Dearng, junior secretary for
| the Southern division; Cadet Andrews,
who is known in the army as the boy
minstrel" and Mrs. Pebbles The serv-
ices were interesting and well attended.
In the pulpit with the Salvationists
was the pastor of the church, Rev. Asa
5. Fiske, who presented Major Peb
bles to the congregation.
The meeting was then begun by the
singing of Stand Up for Jesus" which
was sung with great spirit by the CON
gregation, accompanied by the Saliva
tionists' orchestra, which consisted of
Major Pebbles and Ensign Dearing,
cornetists; Brigader Halpin, concer-
tina, and Mrs. Pebbles mandolin.
At the request of Major Pebbles Rev.
DR.. Fiske asked for an offering Mr.
Pebbles said that he hoped the congre-
cation would be generous, as it was
his intention to soon, if possible, es-
tablish a rescue home. He then ex-
planned that only one-half of the offer
ing of the evening would belong to the
Salvationists. The response of the con-
gregation was very generous.
Brigadier Halpin then gave an inter-
esting talk on the work of the Saliva
ton Army. 1t was only within the
last few years. he said, that the Amer
lean army undertook any social work
but already it is doing nearly as great
a work in that field as the English
army. In the evangelistic field it wa3
fast nearing the English army record.
THE work of the Salvationists is
generally in an entirely different field
and among a different class of people
than that of all other Christian work
ers," he said. Our position was ad-
mirably described the other day by q
preacher in New York when he said
the pastors of today are trying to
reach the lower classes with a ten-foot
pole, while the Salvationists go right
into the slums and put their arms
around and their hands upon the vilest
of sinners The SalvationiStS are fol-
lowing the example of Jesus Christ
They go among the lowly, and wher-
ever misery and sin are to be found
there will be found the soldiers of the
Salvation Army"
Mrs. Pebbles sang with much feeling
"a song written by Major Pebbles,
which told of the rescue of a girl from
the slums of Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs
Pebbles also sang with great effect
Only Tramp
The times., 1898-02-14
THE RIGHTS OF women
They Should Have Equal Priv
ileges With Men.
PREJUDICE Is PASSING
Mr.. Kent Reviews John SiuaS5
Min's Essay on the Suhjection of
the Fair SeX-Four States Have
Admitted TEem TO Citizenship-
Wives Should Not Be slaves.

Rev. Alexander Kent, pastor of the
Peoples Church, delivered an address
yesterday at Typographical Temple, in
which he considered John Stuart Milrs
essay on the ''Subjection OF Women
1t was timely discourse, in view of
the presence in Washington of the
delegates to the womans suffrage con-
vention.
DR.. Kent reviewed the object and the
then described the existing status of
women in this country.
In discussing the prejudice against
the elevation of woman to the highest
plane. against which Mill also had to
contend, DR.. Kent said that such
prejudices had yielded less readily to
argument than some others which were
once held as firmly. Nevertheless, we
are not to suppose that barbarisms to
which men cling longest must be any
the less barbarous than those which
they earlier shake off. Any dissimilar-
Ity in the treatment of men and women
should be shown to rest upon the most
evident grounds of justice or policy.
bul TIE ddNOGdlt Ol equal 1ISHlS IOE
men and women will not be allowed the
benefit of these common rules of evil
dence," said the speaker. He must
not only answer all the arguments ev-
er offered in support of woman's sub
lection, and, besides disproying the af-
hrmative, he must offer inVincible ar
guments for the negative. 1t has been
urged that the subjection of woman is
voluntary. That is not quite true, for
a great many women do not accept it.
and the number is increasing. They
have increased so numerously that
since MINIS day US51 to 1859 women
have been admitted to full citizenship
in four States OF the Union, and are ell
igible to any office in such States.
There is no lack of women who
complain of i'll usage by their hus-
bands. and there would be many more
OF such complaints were they not likely
To aggTaVate the trouble"
DIR. Kent held that no man ought to
want a slave as his wife.
1T will not do To say that experience
has pronounced in favor of the existing
conditions, for experience has tried on Y
one side of the case said DR.. Kent
He maintained that the movement
for the elevation of women would not
stop short of that perfect equality
which shall place woman side by side
With man in every matter of right and
privilege which man now enjoys"
The times., 1898-02-14
PLEAS FOR MISSIONS.
Two Interesting Meetings Are Held
at Wesley Church

Two largely attended and most inter-
esting services were held at Wesley NJ.
E. Church yesterday in the interests of
missions.
Rev. George N. Reed, president of
Dickinson College. preached an eIo-
quent sermon in the morning, setting
forth the pressing need of financial as
sistance in prosecuting the work of the
Methodist Episcopal Church missions.
both at home and in foreign lands Dr.
Reed said that the splendid work of the
church missionaries in foreign lands
during the past two decades was in
the nature of a foundation for what is
TO come. The superstructuTe was ali
that was needed now. and that re-
quired money rather than the personal
sacrlhces of the missionary martyrs of
the past.
20, God. open our pocketbooks' is
the prayer that Christian people should
pray to-day he said
DR.. Heisse, the pastor of the church
stated that Wesley Church was proud
of no single thing so much as its rec
ord in raising missionary funds. Last
year the church had contributed a
thousand dollars TO the missionary
cause, something which very few
churches Of the denomination have
done. DR.. Heisse urged that an equal
sum be contributed for the present
year.
DIR. Reed seconded this appeal with
a witty yet earnest plea.
As result over $500 was subscribed
within very few minutes.
The evening service was in charge
OF Representative Johnson, of South
Dakota. Others on the platform with
him We're DR.. Reed and DR.. Heisse. Mr..
Johnson told Of the splendid work ac-
complished by the churchs missiona-
ries among the Sioux of his State.
Whatever the spiritual results accom-
plished might be. the moral improve
ment Of the tribe was marvellous. he
said. Mr.. johnson also referred in a
humorous way to the fact that the
present House of Representatives con-
tanned about seventy Methodsts.
Or. Reed followed with an address
upon the work of the missions in India
after which contributions were solicit
ed to complete the sum needed
Upon the conclusion of the regular
services, DR.. Reed and his wife rem
dered a duet, which was much enjoyed.
The times., 1898-02-14

had answered that the membership was
composed largely of old people who were
used to their toddy. and he was afraid
il would disrupt the church to adopt
any decided temperance views.
Lawyer Andrew Wilson made strong
address on the need of the cooperation
among churches, and then Mr.. Canf1eid
submitted some figures to show what
the Anti-Saloon League had done to
warrant the support of Christians. He
said that in going over the papers In the
office of the Excise Board some time
ago. he had found the names of minis
ters on requests for liquor license. Quot
ing from the report OF Major William G.
Moore. chief of police. Mr. Garfield de-
clared that the Anti-Saloon League was
responsible for the decrease in the num-
ber OF arrests, and in the number of
saloons.
Rev. Dr. Williams closed the meeting
and assured the speakers of his desire
to do all he could to assist in the temper
ance work.
The times., 1898-02-14
CONCERT AT THE COLUMBIA.
National Guatd Band Makes a First
Bow to the Public

Bow to the Public.
The National Guard Brigade Band
made its initial appearance in concert
last night at the Columbia Theater. be-
fore an audience composed largely of
friends of the organization. All things
considered, the entertainment was most
pleasing and, taking in account their
newness 20 stage work the boys ac-
quilted themselves nobly. There was
some little roughness. of course, and a
lack of building in the climaXes but
the harmony was generally well modu-
lated. and the rendering of every num-
Der on the program was decidedly grace
ful Perhaps the main fault to be found
was with the reed instruments, which
came out strong. but with considerable
unevenness. Mosckowsky's familiar
''Serenade" was given with rare spirit
and Sousa's. new march, 1.-THE Bride
Elect, was we'll played. The attack in
this was notably bad. but the char
acteiIstic swing could hardly have been
eXcelled by John Philip himself.
Cannes GEARING was marked by the
same feature. There was sad degen-
eracy from this to the Pilgrims
Chorus. from "Tannhauser," the bands
work in Wagner's master bit lacking
shading, and displaying a certain hest
fancy that did not become a piece Of
Sc much fire. Charles II. Henney's eu-
phonium solo, 20, Thou Sublime, Sweet
Evening Star was well given-so well.
in fact, that an encore was demanded
and the Ave Maria" from "Cayalleria
usticana played in response.
The first part of the program was
brought to a close with a new march.
Washington Commandery," by Lieut..
ID. b. Macleod leader OF the band. This
made a strong impression on the au-
dience IL was reminiscent to a degree,
but, nevertheless, tuneful and inspirit-
ing.
William r. Phillipss saXophone solo.
the first number in the second part, was
not well done. His rendering lacked con-
fidence, and was notably weak. Her
bsrtiS "Serenade" was next presented
and then The Barber of Seville" An
encore to this latter was spoiled by an
uneven break at the close, due to the
carelessness Of the trombone section.
Kitty Thompson Barry was warmly
greeted when she appeared to sing one
of Arditi's waltz songs, and still more
warmly applauded at its close. She re-
sponded with Way Down Upon De
Swanee Ribber," TO which she gave no
small amount OF sweetness and sim
piicity
Altogether the concert was most enioy-
able--in fact, maryelously so. for a hand
that has existed less than a year. Lieut..
Macleod Is capable director and. with
q little time and work. the oceaai.a::o1
viii be great credit 10 ctic ID r. .,.lt.a.
The times., 1898-02-14
GOD WILL TRIU MPH.
Pastor Lamkins Quotes Isaiah to
Prove That Right Must Win

Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor of
Tenth Street Baptist Church, preached
yesterday morning from the text: For
lions sake L Will not hold my peace. ="
Mr. Lamkins said that the old church
was small, weak and spiritually low
a the time the prophet spoke the words
of the text. Many had left the church
and sided with the world. because it was
unpopular to be with the Lord. But
Isaiah declared to those who tried to
drive him from his position as a prophet
that he would not hold his peace; he
would not rest until Righteousness
should go forth as a lamp that burneth
Rev. Mr.. Lamkins said that God was on
the side of right. and was pledged to pro-
tect His church, and that he would
finally triumph, in spite of men and
devils
The times., 1898-02-14
HE KNEW LINCOLN.
CoIored People Honor the Great
EEnancipatOT


The session of the National Lyceum
yesterday afternoon was devoted To
celebrating the birthday anniversary sf
Abraham Lincoln. Mr.. A. 5 Richard
son delivered the address. The speak
er. who knew Lincoln before the war
and saw him in death gave graphic
description of his life and character.
and said that the exalted principles by
which he was guided should furnish Il
beacon light for young statesmen IN
this and succeeding ages. He appealed
to the audience TO make good the hope
full prediction of the advocates of free
dom. by laying hold of the elements Of
human progress
1T is critical hour in the history Of
the negro race in America" said Mr..
Richardson. THE elimination Of the
negro from the exercise of the suffrage
in some of the Southern States and the
growing sentiment in favor of further
extending such disfranchisernent is Il
warning that illiteracy and imprOvi-
dence, though once COndOned. is no
longer to remain in the way of that
higher standard of citizenship which is
required by the ruling element of the
South.
The true friends of the cOIored race.
instead of heaping maledictiOnS upon
the advocates of an educational or
property qualification, would better
serve their cause by preparing the
masses for the future responsibilities OF
American citizenship
The speaker declared that the States
having the preponderance of negro
votes. and whose history and policy
produced the ilIiteracy and poverty
among whites and blacks. are now the
States that exact the highest require
ments for the right of franchise. He
said that while some of the Western
States are enfranchising women South
ern States are disfranchising men.
The Mount Zion Church choir Of West
Washington rendered music.
The times., 1898-02-14
PLEAS FOR TEMPERANCE.
The Anti-Saloon League Asks the
Aid of Churches.

The Anti-Salocn League held meet
ing last night at the Metropolitan Bap-
list Church. The presiding officer was
Mr.. George w. Callahan, who, in opening
the meeting, said that he wished TO dis
abuse the minds of the public Of the idea
that the league is working contrary to
the churches.
The purpose OF the meetings al the diff
ferent churches, he declared. was to
arouse sympathy for the league move
ment among church people. He said
that he was surprised at the tippling
going on among alleged Christians He
cited the case of a church where the pas
tor had been asked why there was not
temperance organization in it, and he
The times., 1898-02-14
Mr.. McKiniey's Mouthpiece.

tFrom the Kansas City Times.)
Secretary Gage appears to be doing the
Administrations currency Grating. but
brave old Nelson Dingley still does the
tariff prevaricating. and does it pretty
We'll, considering. 1t takes heart OF
oak to 80 on daily contradicting the
official deficit figures of the Treasury.
The times., 1898-02-14
DR.. WURTH'S OPINION
Of the New Discovery in Medicine
Remarkably Successful Remedy
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
Stomach Troubles

Stomach Troubles.
DIR. Wurth In commenting on RECENT
discoveries In medicine. said: There Is
none which is certain TO be so yaIua bic
and far-reaching In benefit as Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets, the new stomach
remedy. 1 say far-reachlng. because peo-
PIE little realize how important a sound
stomach and vigorous digestion is to
every man, woman and child.
indigestion is the starting point OF
consumption, heart disease, Brights dis
ease, diabetes. nervous prostration. liver
troubles. Way Is this so? Simply be
cause every nerve. muscle and tissue i'm
our bodies Is created and nourished from
the food we eat. liz that food is, by rea-
son of q weak stomach, compelled to lie
for hours, sour, fermentIng mass OF
haif-digested food, it poisons the
blood and the nervous system, creates
gas. which distends the stomach and
bowels. causing pressure on the heart.
lungs and other organs, and seriously
impeding their. action"
He says, further. .'the point to direct
attention Is not to the nerves, nor heart.
nor lungs. nor kidneys, but thz stomach,
the first cause Of all the mischief"
THE remedy 10 use for indigestion and
weak stomachS is not some cathartic
but a remedy which will digest the food.
increase the flow of gastric juice, absorb
the gases. and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's will accomplish exactly this result
in any case OF stomach trouble. because
these tablets are composed Of the di-
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Seal and bismuth. pleasant to taste. and
not being a patent medicine, can be used
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any
form of indigestion and stomach trouble,
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The times., 1898-02-14
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
Prominent Orators Pay Tribute to
His Genius

The Central German Association
commemorated the anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln with appro-
pirate exercises yesterday at Carroll
Institute.
The meeting was presided over by
Hon. Simon Wolf. who made the OPEN
ing address. Brief addresses were
made by Hon. II. BaTthodt. of Mis-
souri,. and Mr.. J.. w Eldridge, of
washington
The times., 1898-02-14
Dances the Lancers. Then Dies.

New York, Feb. 13-Colins Brewer.
aged about twenty-three, was one of
party of merry young men who attend
ed ball in the Belvidere House, at Fort
Lee on Friday night. Early yesterday
morning Brewer took part in a lively
set of lancers and was afterward seized
with fainting spell. DR.. Huger was
summoned and applied restoratives. but
the young man did not recover, and
died in the doctors hands. He had suf-
fered from heart trouble.