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The times., 1898-08-09
MONEY FOR sEcTARIAN USES
The Comptroller of the Treasury Is
Asked for an Opinion

1
| The recent decision of the Comptroller
tartan societies cannot share in the $751;
| 600 appropriated by Congress for distri-
| button by the Board of Children's Guar
dfans has raised the issue of what shall
be done in the case of sectarian institu-
! tions which receive special appropria-
| tions.
| The institutions of a sectarian nature
which are thus specially provided for in
the current District appropriations law
are the Church Orphanage Association
of ST Johns parish. St. AIMS Infant Asy-
lum, the Association for Works of Mer-
cy House of the Good Shepherd, the st.
Ross Industrial School and st. Joseph 8
| Asylum.
| The ruling of the. Comptroller holds that
the latter part of the clause in the act
of March 3, 1897, declaring the policy of
| the Government in regard to appropria-
| tions for sectarian institutions, which
| enacts that after June 30. 1898, no money
appropriated for charitable purposes shall
be paid to any institution under sectariau
control, Is permanent legislation. In view
| of this opinion the Commissioners have
written TO the Comptroller asking him
| whether the ruling handed them by him is
construed as meaning that the institu-
tions specially provided for shall also be
| barred.
In his letter to the Comptroller. sent
yesterday, President Wight, of the Board
of Commissioners, says:
IN view OF the fact that you are of
| opinion that the Board of Children s
Guardians may not make such contracts
because of the provision by Congress in
| the appropriation act of March 8. 1897,
that from and after the 30th day of June,
| 1885, no money appropriated for charita-
| BILE purposes IN the District of Columbia
shall be paid 10 any church or religious
denomination or to any institution or So
| ciety which IS under sectarian or eccle-
| slastical control the Commissioners have
| the honor TO inquire whether this ruling is
| to be construed as applicable TO the APP
| preparations for the sectarian institutions
which are specifically provided for in the
| District appropriation act of June 30 1898,
| or whether these appropriations by Con-
| gress in contradiction III the policy and
provision set forth in the clause above
cited may not be rendered as special leg
| islation. which would warrant an excep-
| ton to the general law previously enact
| e6
The times., 1898-08-09
CONTINGENT EXPENSES.
Apportionment of the Appropria
tion Among District Officers

ttou Among District Officers
In accordance with the requirement of
the District appropriation act of June 30,
1898 which provides that the Commits
sioners shall apportion the general appro-
priation for contingent expenses for the
fiscal year 1899. the amount of $4,000,
which is so appropriated, has been appor-
toned in the following manner:
Executive office, $3.50.
Superintendent of charities, s175.
Assessors office, including detection of
frauds, s., ,325:
Board of Assistant Assessors. $3.50.
Special Assessment Division, SIS:
Collectors office, 500.
Auditors office, $500;
Disbursing office, $500,
Sinking fund, SIS.
Attorneys office, $3.50.
Coroner's office, including stationery,
books, blanks and other contingent eX-
penses, SIS.
Markets, contingent expenses, $50.
Engineer Department, including Sur
veyor's Office, and for maintenance and
repair of laboratory and apparatus in the
office of the inspector of asphalts and ce-
ments $500.
Harbor master. $50
Health Office, including horse shoeing
and repairs to pound and vehicles, s., 500
Police Court excluding pay of Tempo
rary judges, 81. 100.
Superintendent of street sweeping, S150
Sealer of weights and measures, $500.
Miscellaneous expenses, including
checks books, stationery, printing. bind
ing, rebinding, repair and preservation of
records; damages, care of horses not 9TH
erwise provided for. horse shoeing fuel
ice, gas, repairs and insurance, IS, ,325.
The heads of the departments included
in the apportioument will be held per-
sonally responsible for any liability for
contingent expenses of their respective
offices in excess of the amounts so ap-
portioned.
The times., 1898-08-09
The Freedmen,s Hosni,aI Case

The Secretary of the Interior, referring
to the controversy between the Howard
University and The Freedmen's Hospital
officials. respecting the renewal of the
lease of the hospital grounds and build
ings, has informed the District Commits
sioners that he will personally confer
with DIR. Rankin, the president of the
university, at the earliest date possible.
The times., 1898-08-09
THE HEBREW TEMPLE.
Preparations for the Dedication Go
Forward

Forward
The new temple of the Washington He
brew congregation is near completion.
The pews have been put in place. When
the decorators shall hs0e finished their
work the auditorium will present an i'm
posing appearance.
The ark will be one of the features of
the new temple. 1t is of ivory and colored
marble
The. new organ has the latest improve
ments, making it different from any other
organ in the city. 1t is said to be the
largest and finest in Washington.
The committee having the dedicatory
exercises in charge is making strenuous
efforts to have the ceremonies as inter-
esting as possible Several good speakers
have consented to make addresses. The
re-enforced choir is being rehearsed.
The times., 1898-08-09
FUNERAL OF PROF. MORRILL,.
Services VIII Be Held at His Late
Home This Afternoon

The funeral services over the remains
of Prof. Park Morrill,, who died Saturday
night OF typhoid fever. will be held at his
late residence, 1924 Twenty fifth Street,
at 4:30 this afternoon. The burial service
will he read by Rev. DR.. Wilbur Ennis. of
the H Street Presbyterian Church. The
pallbearers will be Pref. ATorrills former
associates in the forecast division of the
Weather Bureau. They will include
Messrs. Hazen, Garriott and Carr, and
Prof. Bige,ow.
The remains viii be placed in vault
at Rock Creek Cemetery for the present.
The times., 1898-08-09
Tale of Domestic Woe

Juliet Herbert filed suit yesterday in
equity against her husband, James w.
Herbert. for maintenance Mrs. Herbert
says in her complaint that she was mar
ried to James w. Herbert in this city in
$780, but that since that time he has fire.
quentiy i'll treated her and finally, in Oc-
tober, 1897, deserted her and has con-
tributed but $3.50 for the support of her
self and children since that time.
The times., 1898-08-09
MUNICIPAL METHODS.
District Officials Have Been Study
ing Other Systems

ing Other Systems.
Dr. William Tindall. secretary to the
Board of District Commissioners; j. T.
Petty, the aud.kor Of the District; E. T.
Bushnell, of the Treasury Department,
and D. E. McComb. superintendent of the
sewer department who have been visit
ing northern cities. as previously stated
in The Times, for The purpose of ex-
amining the various systems of records
and accounts, have returned to the city.
Many valuable points Wee ga ned re,a-
tive to the methods Of assessing and COL
lecting taxes and of auditing accounts,
and the informat ton thus acquired may
be CT service 10 the District authorities,
should they determine to give cons;dera-
ton to the improvement of the present
me.hoas of conducting the business of
the District.
The times., 1898-08-09
The Rest Remedy for FIux

Mr.. John Matthias, a well-known stock
dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says: after suf-
fering for over a week with flux, and my
physician having failed to relieve me.
was advised to try Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and have
the pleasure of stating that the half of
one bottle cured me-" For sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail druggist. eSs
F Street northwest, and Connecticut Ave-
nue. and Street northwest, and 142S
Maryland Avenue northeast
The times., 1898-08-09
Decision of the Commissioners

The District Commissioners yesterday
ordered that the payment of taxes for the
years 1872 to 1873, inclusive, agains. lot %,
square IT, will be accepted without in
terest and penalties, son condition that
the taxes against the property for fhe
years 1879 to 1892 inclusive, are first pa d
with the accrued penalties. and that pay
ment be made within thirty days.
The times., 1898-08-09
WILLS FILED.
Michael Anton Geier Leaves His
Property to His Widow

Property to His Widow
According to the terms of the will of
Michael Anton Geier. filed in the Or
phans' Court, he leaves alb his property,
consisting of a house and lot on North
Capitol Street, and an unimproved lot in
Alexandria,. Va, TO his wife, Margaret
Geier.
In the event of her marrying again,
however, the property is TO be sold and
the proceeds to be divided equally among
his sons, John Joseph, Edward Francis
and Joseph Alexander, with the excep-
ton of $780, which is bequeathed to his
daughter, Elizabeth Barbara Eslin.
The will of Christian Caspar, filed yes-
terday, provides that all of the prop
erty of the testater shall be given to his
wife, Josepha Caspar, whom he names
as executrix without bond.
The times., 1898-08-09
Gene Visit the M,.n

Stores of p c. Garden. at 63S e Street
southeast, Fourth and Fl Streets north
east, Ninth and Florida Avenue north
west, Seventeenth and Streets north
west, and Nineteenth and H Streets north
west, prime rib beef, II 1-2c.; shoulders,
&C.; California hams, 7c.; chickens 12 1-2c.
Vegetables. received daily from my own
farm
The times., 1898-08-09
OVERHEAD WIRES.

The mmissiOners Reply to the
Protest of August Peterson.
The protest lodged by August Peterson
against the stringing of two overhead
wires on Chaplin Street yesterday elected
a reply from the District Commissioners.
informing him that the wires were put
up by the Chesapeake and Potomac Tel
ephone Company, and that they were duly
authorized by permit They are intended
to supply the Victoria Flats with tele-
phone communication, and the Commits
sioners state that they come within the
law permitting house connections.
The times., 1898-08-09
Your house

May be the envy of your friends
if you are so minded. The
whole stock of furniture in our
big establishment is at your dis
posal for you to choose from,
and you can have all the time
you wish to pay for your selec-
ton in. Our easy credit system
is for your benefit and adds
nothing to the cost of the goods.
The times., 1898-08-09
POLICE CHANGES.
Transfers Made Necessary TO Fill
Street Crossing Detail

The policemen recently appointed for
duty al street crossings received their
uniforms yesterday and were immediate
iy assigned 10 service. 1neir appointment
made necessary several changes, and Ma
jor Sylvester this afternoon announced
the following transfers:
c. E. Carney. precinct No. . to No. 6;
c. E. Coune, precinct No. /, to No 3;
y. 3. Fields. precinct No. !, TO No. 8;
+. w. Tompkins, precinct No. !, to No. 2:
A B. Hunt, precinct No. !, to No. .:
\. A Beans, precinct No. !. to No. 2 and
Z. {. Goss, precinct No. /, to No G.
The times., 1898-08-09
Policeman ,Appoiptea

Frank Siebert. Jr., was yesterday ap-
pointed an additional police private, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of William Vermillion, who has accepted
a position in the navy as chief machinist
of the Chicago.
The times., 1898-08-09

"For three years l had been suffering from
dyspepsia and stomach trouble, and had tried every
thing from patent medicines down to the hot water
remedy. Last spring noticed Ripans Tabules ad-
vertised in the village paper, and bought package
of DR.. Durant | had not used more than dozen
before felt better. l keep them in the house all
the time and give them to my friends, but l rarely
have occasion now to take one myself"
The times., 1898-08-09
$40 Niagara Fails via b. 80 $40

Through train of coaches and parIor
cars from Washington $40 a m, August
II. %. September s. % Tickets good for
ten days. and good for stop-over return
ing at Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins
Glen. aug5.7S,9I0.
The times., 1898-08-09

A CASE T. Beer Ds@spa essts D.S or 81 snehns5 T.
pnrest, Oldest and best in America Write or
phone 222. Nat. Cap. Brewery Co
The times., 1898-08-09
SE.69 TO SIS Waists. 69c.

There are orSandies 'mong these that
surpass anything offered at tw.ce this
price during the season. The most
tasteful effects in the finer grades of
French Madras and Dimities and in
fast color Percales and lightweight
Piques- There isn't every size in every
line, but there is the best value in eve-v
waist. And if you don't find one that'n
lit you there1l be another
that's just as pleasing that Lhe~
Will They sold for Sl69 BAN
and s2.00 and $225; take wv
your pick Observation-Disclosures.
The times., 1898-08-09
Bay Ridge md Return via Ii. & D.
10 Cents

Salt water bathing. fishing, grabbing
and boating. Trains leave $50 a. m. and
4:3O p. m. week days, s:S5 a. M, 1:3o and
3:15 D. m. Sundays. au7-15t
The times., 1898-08-09
$l.60 and
I.9S White Waists, 79C.

This is really q complimentary re-
duction for whites are more in demand
than We can well supply. The greater
part Of 'em are the most recent goods
in the store You'H find every size in
these. There are handsome English
Piques and Sheer Lawns Some plain.
some tucked, and some with hand
some inserting to set them -n
off. They sold at S1.00. H-
at Sl59 at S1.75, clean f~
UP to LIS. Choose any ~
The times., 1898-08-09
81 and Sl.5O Waists. 49c.

The remnant portion of four different
lines going at this price. Some are
made from Gamers most exquisite
quality OF Sea Island percale. Some
are made from beautiful Manchester
Dimities. Some from handsome French
Madras, but the most liberal portion
are in delicately tinted sheer lawns.
They are made in a fashion that BELTS
superior qualities. The per 10
Gales and dimities sold at kEE~
81 The lawns and madras HGf
sold at $3.50. Their closing nv
The times., 1898-08-09

you are. Now, we've done some
pretty close selling in all three of
these lines at various periods in
the Summer, and it isn't natural
that assortment in anything is our
long suit" In truth, the depart
ment is full of nothing but odds
and ends-broken lines and the
like-but even as such, the leaders
on which we have counted to
tring the crowds today are mar
veious.7
The times., 1898-08-09
A Piaue Skirts, 500.

These are new. They haven't been in
The store much longer than hours. We
cont pretend that stock taking left 'em
htre because such line wouldn't leave
a trace of its existence did we have it
ehrlier in the season. Its a special lot,
a job, "a snap" "a SCOOP" call Il
what you win. Made of the finest white
pi3ue. with the latest of effects in new
Spanish fiounce. The front is set off by
saIiifE %ss '4.oo. 5P fRs You IsssGR sst it 0ksUv
now at --.....-.......
J. KANN, SONS & CO.
Sth and Market Space.
The times., 1898-08-09
S5.9S Suits, S.eS.

Praise can't be too fulsome on these
handsome garments. Half of 'em are
Of white duck and 'tother half of an
exquisite quality Irish Linen Crash
They are in both blazer and blouse ef-
fects; many are tastefully braided. The
skirts set as though fe< 40
made to measure with NO
a full stylish sweep. .HE VN
The most merciless of VH ~
Neducfiou. ar
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-04

Does your wifi, ever lecture yol?'
"Lecture? II" going to get her a
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-04
5elrrt MisfrlIanlJ.
The Heart of Wonderwood.
BY q. |. CERNUS.

In the manse where Maggie lived
there was more than enough talk from
time to time anent those profound sub
jects which have racked mortal brains
ever since thought was-t:lte and for
tune.
1t is true that the good minister of
the kirk, Maggie's father, did not call
the ideas by these worldly names: but
with the elders and brethren argued
them out and adorned them with texts
of scripture. TO them they were fore
ordination and free will,-God's JUS
tice. or His wrath, on the on, side and
His grace, or mercy. on the other.
These talks in and out of the kirk.
were so familiar to Maggie and her
Younger sister, Agnes. that. As the say
inc is, they passed in at one ear and
out At the other. They were sweet
lassies both, and the grim theology Of
the time and country touched them but
lightly. Mrs. McCalium, religious
woman though she was. and in all
things pertaining to her husband s
ministry the best and most devoted Of
helpmeets, yet for her two daughters
sake never forgot how she herself had
once been young and fond OF fun and
frOlic
There was little that passed for
wealth in that mansc in Perthshire, but
for all friends and ncighbors, and tv II
for the stranger within their gates, 4
warm welcome, such cheer as the larder
had to give, and a god-specd at parting.
1t was lIallowc en-; half Il score Of
Young men and maids of the neighbour
hood, having been bidlcn. were assem-
bled to keep the festival. and among
them Lochlin Neil, May@ie's tar-away
kinsman. Now for Lochlin Maggie
had sof; spot in I.or heart, and he for
her, though, being 4 Shy youth, he had
let some Years slip. saying nothing,
hcrdinL his fathers sheep. and more at
home with his cplIrS thln ut hearth
sides.
Shy a; h W., wl,.n lid len he
SDrucal M oS they He'd it in thnS .
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-04
Haines' Washington Store,
Cor. 9th and Penna. Ave, S. E.
HINGTONz D. O.
STYLISH DRESS HINTS FOR FALL AND
WINTER, 1898.

Materials, etc, which will be greatly
worn and in which our stock is com
plete:
DRESS GOODS-Plain fabrics and bro
caded and traverse chenille effects in plain
colors.
SILkS-Satin duchess, black taf1eta,
fancy stripes with some plaid and figures.
RIBBONS-Freely used for trimming
dresses, and in very narrow widths for
applique work.
Employed largely for shirt
waists and millinery purposes.
M1LLINERI-Hats little smaller than
last year, mostly of velvet with trimmings
of velvet, breast and quills.
COLORS-Castois, Browns, Ruby, Pur
nell, Cadet and all co!ors of Blues and
Grays.
BUTTONS-Parisf fashions report large
ly used on fine street dresses.
l.ININGS-Soft without stiffness.
JACKETS-23 and p inches long in
plain and braided cloth, with small sleeves.
CAPES-Braided Cloth and Plush with
transverse plaits in back.
LADIES' SUlTS-Short REFER jackets
with skirts to match braided or plain will
be worn with plush and fur collarettes.
SHOES-Coin toes with plain and
patent leather tips.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-04

! ''-N-'t
/ When the sin had lost them Eden, and the world
by sin accursed,
/ In mood fol ebodns sur-ow on the he pess exiles
burst,
their L t..
When the angel toned their vision the aptness Of
their state,
Lo! they ordered beauty bre j. X about them
where, but late
Dread confusion grt them round,
As they stood on hostile ground
Would we keep in touch with heaven, gain cogn
ton from kin,
We must let the angel Pity soften Gown ou1 brothers
sin;
Tis rot man he has offended but the grac :ou> Power
which sent
Pity, to incite our pity let pity, not resent;
Not the tempted, but the tempter, should mfams
our discomfort.
Who is he assured from wrong?
Who is weak, and who is strong
Who could stand before his fellows were the com
pretending light
OF the star-depths flashed upon him, and his soul
made plain to sight?
Then would thought confute profession, still the
Tipping of the creeds;
Then would fla united virtues perish in the furnac.
of our deeds
OF omission and commission. At unmasking of the
greeds,
Yea, the purest would expire
In shameful funra pyre.
Fen perfection grows imperfect in the searchlight
of the sun;
But the queeny moon ennob!es everything she looks
upon.
Ruin strewn Ter barren reaches (bathed in celestial
springs,
Tangled ways and shapeless wreckage, graves of
beggars, as of kings,
Lanes that, shame aced hide in cities, tumbes of
dssolvng things,
In her wonder-workng Light,
Lend new beauties to the night.
First and fairest CT Gods angels, emanation of His
In the hour Of man. transgres>on thou did st leave
thy home above
To abide with and suffer in selfnh cted pain;
Yet thy coming, and its motive and oblation. seem
in vain,-
We prolong the old rebellion of the usts against thy
reign,
And, by ancient madness driv'n.
War uron ourselves and heav'n
Thou dost plead 'gainst excesses, Thou dost
plead unto the wind
Thou wouldst light in darkness. INST thou
light the wful blind?
We have drunken of the vintage by the feet of Mo-
och pressed,
And have made the earth his altar whereupon at
his beheSt,
We slaughter and slaughter'd. look upon his
blood-black crest,
Frenzy blazing in each eye,
Shout idols name, and die!
Yet, fair Pity thou wilt triumph; even hell grows
tired of strife!
Soon thy eve hosts will fiter at the higher call
of life,
To proclaim thy heavenly kingdom; yea, thy con-
servating law
VIII replace the blood avengement that has left the
world in awe,
For sweep into the mystic cycle VIII ch the prophet
When the angels hand unturl'd
Freedoms ii lg above the world!
" y. Home Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-11-04
PECULIAR PREJUDICES.

Everybody, more or less, possesses
favorite prejudice, which, in the eyes
of everybody else, appears nonsensical
and unnecessary. In the gay times Of
the Georges, for instance, the young
rakes strove their hardest to develop
some popularity or curious prejudice,
by which their names would become
famous, and, possibly, through this, be
handed on to posterty.
Just now, says "Pearson's Weekly,
there is an eccentric old gentleman
living near Luton, in Bedfordshire,
who persists in donning the attire of
an earlier time. Any day he may be
seen taking walks, wearing knee
breeches and an indescribable green
waiscoat, while his silk hat is peculiar
ly antique. Not withstanding the re-
monstrances if his friends, he refuses
absolutely to dress up to date, protest
ing that he is a great admirer of the
good old days and of all its customs.
The present day orthodox dress is far
too sober and severe to suit his tastes.
Equally singular is the prejudice
against modern things shared by an
other old gentleman who is the squire
OF 4 small village in Derhyshirc. He
also shuns from his tables any French
or Continental dishes, allowing the
cook to prepare only plain food, in
which saddle of beef always plays
conspicuous part. As might be ex-
pected. he is Il firm believer in the
greatness of his country, and has new
er yet evinced desire to travel further
than Scotland, where he possesses an
other residence.
A celebrated author PROCESSES a ter
rible prejudice against cats. He can
neither eat nor work while one is in
the room, and says that, without Sec
ing the animal, he can tell whether one
is about A well known politician is
similarly prcjudiced against the feline
race.
Music halls and theaters are the pet
aversion of another individual, who as
cribes much of the wickedness of this
world to their influence. His eldest
son, of twenty-five, once visited cer-
tain place of this description, and so
enraged his father that the latter VOW
ed that if it occurred again he would
cut him off with the proverbial shih
ing.
A wealthy old lady in Derbyshire
has never yet entered a train, although
her age must be nearly eighty. Her
ideas are naturally very old fashioned,
and so great is her dislike to railways
that she has fixed up house some
fifteen miles away from the nearest
line. When she does travel, she ac-
complishes it by means of a pony chaise
very similar to the one the Queen uses
at Balmoral
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oar a ent log, and, LIE added gravely,
"strange to say, it registered the same
as the one i'll use. The line had jam
med between his teeth, the fan work
ing all the time he followed the ship.
He had swum just l22 40 miles.
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1loetrn.
THE ANGEL PITY.

BY MICHAEL SEAMAN.