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The times., 1899-07-22
AT THE cHILD's GRAVE.
The Grafton of Colonel Ingerso1 Mt
the Congressional Cemetery.

On. January O. 1882. Colonel Ingersoll de-
livered the following address at the funeral
of Master Harry Miller young son of
Mr. and Mrs. George o. Miller at the Con-
gregsional Cemetery, in this city. This.
like the funeral Grafton over the body of
his brother also attracted great attention
throughout the country. Upon this oeca-
sion the great orator said:
Ny Friends: | know how vain it is to gd
grief with words, and yet | wish to take from
every grave its fear. Here in this world. where
life and death are equal kings. all should be
brave enough to meet what all have met The
future has teen filled with fear, stained and pol
luted by the heartless past. From the wOndrous
tree of life the buds and blossoms fall with
ripened fruit and in the common bed Of earth
patriarchs and babes sleep side by side. Why
Should we fedt That which will come to all that
is2 We c1pnot tell. We do not know which is
the greatest blessing. life or death. We cannot
say that death is not good. We do not know
whether. the grave is the end OF this life or the
door Of another or whether the night here is not
somewhere else dawn. Neither can tell,
which il the fortunate, the child dying in its
mothers arms before its lips have learned to form
word. or he who Journeys all the length OF
life's uneven road painfully taking the last slow
steps with staff and crutch. Every cradle asks
US ''WheRce?" and every coffin 'Whither?"
The poor barbarian weeping above his dead can
answer the question As ntelliGently and salts
facturily the r6bed priest OF the most authen-
tic creed. The fearful ignorance OF the one is
just consolir; as the learned and uumean-
ing words %. the other. No man standing wh re
the horizon Of a life has touched a grave has any
right to prophecy future filled with pain
| and tears. 1t may he that death gives all there
is Of worth To life. II those wko press and strain
against our hearts could never die. perhaps that
| love would wither IRON the earth. Maybe a com
mon faith trcads from ont the paths between our
| hearts the weeds OF seiShncsS and should rather
live and love where death i king than have eter
nal life where love is not Another lie IS
nlught unless we know and love again the ones
| who love us here. They who stand with break
| ing hearts around this little grave need have no
fear. Tn, largest and the nobler faith in all that
| is. and is To he, tells us that Death even at its
worst is only perfect rest. We know that through
| tho common wants Of life, the needs and d-:ics
! of each hour. tncir grief will lessen DAY by day
until at last these graves will he 10 them plac.
| OF rest and peace, almost OF Joy There is for
! them this consolation: The dead do not suffer
| II they live again their lives will surely he a,
! good ours. We have no fear; we are all chi
| dren OF the same mother and the same fate awaits
- all. We, too, have religion, and ii is this
| Help for the living hone for the dead"
The times., 1899-07-22
THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS HERE
Colonel InEcrsOiI Popular in WASH
ington where He Once Resided.

Many friends and acquaintance in
Washington grieve the loss by death
Of Colonel Ingersoll. They not only be-
came personally acquainted with him dur
ing his term of residence in this city, but
had attended almost every lecture, many
OF them like faithful disciples, every time
he appeared behind the familiar broHnish
locking pulpit, if such term may be used
in describing the stand upon which he
rested his notes, which the eloquent lectur-
er used during his semi-annual visits to
Washington. The loyalty of the great
agnostic's" friends was always shown at
such times,
Colcnel Ingersoll came to Washington to
live in 1879. With his brother, Ebon c.
IngeTsoll they opened law Offices at 1921
New York Avenue Colonel Ingersoll lived
at % Lafayette Square until 1888. when he
removed to 1915 X Street. He renewed to
New York in 1885 and continued his prac-
tce there. While he lived here he was
much sought after by public men and other
celebrities Of those days. His face became
familiar to every part of the city. as he
was man fond of frequenting the hotels
and Of taking long walks into the suburbs
and faraway parts of the Capital. Walk
ing was cne of his chief enjuyments.
Thousands of Washingtonians loved him.
II was an easy matter for him to Oh
tain an audience at his lectures in this
city, his popularity and their high stand
ard particularly having appealed TO a large
clientele. His lectures here were always
given at the National Theatre, and AZ that
playhouse he spoke at least twice year
for almost twenty years. He never de-
! livered any OF his lectures at ether places
preferring TO do so at the National on ac-
count OF his intimate friendship for w. W
! Rapley, the owner. and w II. Rapley the
manager of the theatre. Both knew him
well and regretted exceedingly 10 hear OF
| his death yesterday. The elder Mr. Rap
| ley paid the following tribute to the great
orator when seen by a Times reporter
Colonel Ingersoll was generous to a fault
| He was a pleasant man to deal with. and
all of our business transactions were Of
| the happiest kind He was true honest
sincere. and generous"
In speaking of the death of Col Robert
G. Ingersoll, Henry B. Martin. of New
| York who has known the famous agnos-
tic for nearly twenty years. and who hat
enjoyed close friendship with him. stated
| last night that the world seemed less
bright since Ingersoll had passed away
He was the greatest and most eloquent
| orator that ever spoke the Engilsl
tongue" said he. Regardless of whether
We may agree or differ with his theological
| or political views, and most OF US differed
| with him upon one or both. we must al
| recognize that his broad humaneness O
| spirit and conduct, and his unparallele,
| oratcrical genius, mark him as one of tn,
| brightest flowers of the nineteenth cen
| tury civilization. He was one of tn.
| broadest largest hearted men that eve
] lived, and no man, woman, or child coult
The times., 1899-07-22
EXTRACTION OF MRS. PERoT.
The Baltimore Woman Indicted for
kidnapping Her own Child.
The SECRETARY of State Yesterday granted

The Secretary of State yesterday granted
the request of the Baltimore authorities
for an application to the British Govern
ment for the extradition of Mrs. Letitia
A r. Perot, a society woman of Baltimore,
who was indicted by the grand jury in
that city Thursday on the charge OF ab-
Quoting her daughter, Gladys, a child Of
eleven years. Mrs. Perot sailed from
Montreal for England on Saturday last
with the child, and telegram was sent
by the State Department yesterday to Am
bassador Choate. at London, directing him
to have the British authorities arrest her
On her arrival in England. Detective
Gault, of Baltimore. was commissioned as
a Federal agent, and Will 20 TO England
with the application of tLis Government
for Mrs Perot's extradition.
Mrs Perot's husband, William Y. Perot.
secured a divorce from her several years
ago. The court placed their two children
under the guardianship cf W. H. Perot, a
grandfather, resident of Baltimore
Mrs. Perot recently returned from Eng
land to Baltimore. and last week
she sent a pathetic note to tn
grandfather asking that she be allowed 10
see them at the Stafford Hotel in that
ctty The meeting between mother and
children was very affecting. and the grand
father gave permission for them to spend
the night at the hotel. The next day Mrs.
Perot had gone, taking Gladys with her
They were traced to Montreal, but had
sailed for England before an application
for Mrs. Perot's arrest could be made TO
the Montreal authorities. The Indictment
charges abduction, for which the punish
ment, under the Maryland law, is impris-
onment for not more than twenty years.
The times., 1899-07-22
Women Hurt in an Explosion.

Xenia, Ohio. July 21.-one of the worst
accidents that has occurred in this city
in years happened this morning at the
Xeuia Manufacturing Company's plant. To-
Gated near the city. Miss Rose O'Donnell,
aged twenty. will die from her injuries.
Mrs Ollie Davis. a widow, is terribly
burned and dishgured and may die. and
Ennis Wyckof is disfigured for life and
suffering from terrible injuries. Wyckoff is
thought TO have a chance for recovery.
An explosion occurred in a room where
a number of girls are employed. The
building is a total wreck. two sides being
blown in all directions. Miss O'Donnell
was carried from among the debris in a
pitiable condition. Her eyes were de-
stroyed. both her hands blown away and
her body shockingly mutilated. When tax
en- out she was conscious long enough TO
state that it was through her that the ex-
plosion occurred, but she was unable to
give any of the particulars.
The times., 1899-07-22

er any doubt of his attitude. He Ti3iculed
the possibility of God who should doom
millions of souls to endless torments and
condemned those whose nature was such
that they could worship this God.
Within the last five or six years there
were many reports to the effect that
Colonel Ingersoll was coming around to
the attitude Ct the Christian Church, and
would eventually become a believer. He
had said more than once that there was
much in the Bible which was beautiful
and in which he would he glad to bslieve
if he could, and these utterances. widely
quoted, were probably responsible fer the
rumors. Seeing a ray of hope fer his con-
version. the Christian Endeaycr Society,
of Cleveland, in convention cn November
%, 1895, decided to offer individual prayers
at neon on the following day for the con-
version CT the distinguished enemy. Chris
tian Endeavcrers in other places took 1t
up. and thereafter Colonel Ingersoll's mail
was full Of anxious enquiries about his
soul from earnest and hopeful Endsavor-
ers. who wanted to know whether he felt
any spiritual change. He did not. That
he, himself, made many converts in all
parts of the country is not to be doubted
for he was an active enemy of religion
and considered his opposition to II as a
righteous measure. since he believed him
self to be thus combating. the forces of
darkness and superstition.
Bitter as he was against dogmatic re-
ligion Ingersoll felt no ranCor toward the
churches themselves, and frequently ex-
pressed his admiration for the humani
tartan work which they performed. lie
| was an admirer OF Henry Ward Beecher,
Lyman abbott. DIR. Char.es S. Briggs, and
many ether clergymen.
Three years ago a yellow journal akin :
as its excuse the prevalence OF suicide at
that time. tried to get up Ciseuss.o on as
to the justification of e f-degt uct o . an
got Ingersoll to eXpfess his opinions II
defended suicide. ah~attftede for which
was severely criticised. by many persons
who had formerly respected him IS a nan
OF high character and a'truistie pTin.iplas.
/ II was freely stated that for the ak o d
cheap sensationalism he had lent his in
| huence to a course which might result in a
4 suicide epidemic by its effect oa unstaol
minds. and it is fact that there was an
increase of suicides for 4 time aft-r tha
publication of the Ingersoll letter and
| other letters on the subject. Fo- Cclone
J Ingersoll himself death he'd o-e greet fore
! boding. He feared that after he was d ad
/ there would be rumors Of 4 DEATH bed re-
| cantation. and to avert this he mad IN
structed his private secretary to De with
! him through his final illness should his
death be slow and take down ali that h
might utter on the subject of religion or !
future life
Among his published lectures are the
The Gods" QS79. Ghosts" QS70, "SonC
Mistakes of Moses QSaJ), Lectures Com
plete" tlSS3), Prose Poems and Se.ec-
tens CsS4), and many minor works.
The times., 1899-07-22
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Boys Clothing.
-- -
Prices Still Going
Down..

Startling sale of Boys Clothing
at prices never before heard OF.
Boys Wash Suits.
Lot No. !, Soft Percalc Finish, z5o ger Suit.
Lot No. 2, Csntury Cloth, 39c Per Suit.
Lot No. 3. Wash Poplin, 45c FER Suii.
Lot No. I, Madras. 63- per Suit.
Lot No. 5. Gala.ca and Cheviot, 89c per
Lot No. &, Your Choice of any St.25, $3.50,
Sj.75 and 81 Salt at 81.
Washable Knee Pants, 1oc,
1215c, I5c and 22c pair.
Small Lot Fine Brown Linen
Knee Pants, 6oc quality, 4Ic pair.
15c and ISc Boys Hats and
Caps. &C each.
25c Boys Caps, I5c each.
We call attention of BARRIERS and
Walters to a Special Lot of White
Satin Drill Coats-sell the city
over for sI.25-will only ask half
price, CSC.
Boys Dept, sd floor.
The times., 1899-07-22
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
Mr.. VnnderIip Believes the Amount
VIII Rcconic Cutie Large

Assistant Secretary Vanderlip. OF the
Treasury Department. speaking OF the
Dewey Home Fund, said to a Times re-
porter yesterday that there could be no
question but that it was a popular move
ment as the S14.425 now in the hands of
Treasurer Roberts represented nearly 25.-
OO0 contributors Il would not be sur
prised," remarked Mr.. Vanderlip. ito see
sCme good-sized contributions added to
the fund. | i'm satisfied that 100000 will
be raised by the time Admiral Dewey ar
rives. And as the time draws near for
his presence in this country | take it that
subscriptions to the home fund will be
larger and more numerous" Members of
the committee having the matter in charge
are net worried over the small amount of
the fund, for they are confident it will
be a success
The times., 1899-07-22

being c1n stand bSntath its folds without becom-
ire 0rd withort remaining free
Gentlsmtn Of the convention. in the namr OF
the great Republic, the only Republic that ever
oxi.t.d upon This earth; in the name Of all her
defenders ard Of IL her supporters; in the name
Of all her sosiess living; in the name O al her
s5lGiers dad u; the field Of battle. and in the
narie ci those who ro5shcd in the skeleton clutch
Of famine at Aadersonvillc and Libby, wh-se suf
eriHrs he 50 viviily remembers, Illinois-IiliRois
nomiuates ior the next President o; tl.ii country
that prince oi pdrliament1riaEs-thl leader OF
ll.deTs-lawgs C. BlliD.
The times., 1899-07-22

Thursday afternoon at o'clock. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thrift. 2924 NJ
Street. their daughter Lily and Mr. Am
bIose Reeder Swan, of Washington were
married by Rev. Frank Leighton Day, of
the Southern Methodist Church of George
town. The bridal toilet was OF white or
candle. trimmed in chiffon and point lace
The bride carried a shower bouquet of
white roses, which completed a most be-
coming costume. reception to the per
sonal friends of the couple and their rela-
tives followed at the brides home, on NJ
Street. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Swan
left for Southern trip, which will include
stay with the editor of the Spirit OF
jefferson" paper, at Charlestown, Jeffer-
son county. They will make their future
home at 1400 Stoughton Street. Mount
Pleasant, at which place they will be pleas
ed TO see their many friends after August l.
The times., 1899-07-22
Tanner Denies That He Is Dead.

Newport News. Va. July PA white
haired man who arrived here last night
from Detroit says that he is DR.. H. S.
Tanner the famous physician who tasted
for forty days in 1877 in Minneapolis and
again for the same length Of time in 1850
at New York. He says he is able today to
fast sixty days. He branded the reports
of his death, published several years ago,
as false.
The times., 1899-07-22
A RECEPTION TO scHLEY.
The Admiral and His Wife Honored
hX NnrNnIk PcnnIe.

NorYalk. Conn, July 21.-Mr. and Mrs
NJ. Stuart Wortley rendered a reception to
and Mrs. Winfield Scott Schley
last evening. at their summer home, in
The tea service used was Of
solid silver. and was presented to Admiral
Schley by the city OF Philadelphia. seven
months ago. The entertainment commit
tee of the Norwalk Club is arranging for a
reception TO be rendered Admiral Schley
and wife at the club house next Wednes-
daN evening
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. julius Rehentisch. of Passaic. y.
J., who has been with her sister Mrs.
Thomas W. Barnaclo. during her critical
illness of the past ten days, has now re-
turned to her home. Mrs. Barnaclo is
gradually improving.
The times., 1899-07-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Monsignor Martinelu has gone West to
be present at the opening of the Columbian
Roman Catholic Summer School at Madi-
SON Wis
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. Satterlee.- wife of the Bishop of
Washington. is the guest of Mrs. Parsons.
at Newport.
The times., 1899-07-22

The Misses Alice and Ruth Henneker
will spend the remainder OF the season at
Narragansett.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. John Hough widow of General
Hough. who left Washington earlier in
the season for Atlantic City. is 4 popular
guest at the Glaslyn.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S S Howland are at New
port. at the residence of Mrs. Howland's
brother. Mr.. Perry Belmont, at By-the-Sea.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mr.. George Alfred Townsend is spend
ing fortnight at the Imperial. Atlantic
City.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Greene left
yesterday for the White Sulphur Springs.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mr. and Mrs. John r. Peak are at At
lantic City.
The times., 1899-07-22

Miss Angela Watson is visiting friends
at Bar Harbor.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. Annie Elliott is located at the
ShOreham, Cape May.
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. Thomas Munroe Elliott is improv-
ing rapidly from the accident resulting
from a fall from her bicycle, and will
shortly leave for Old Point.
The times., 1899-07-22

The family of Mr.. James Cresap Sprigg.
jr.. OF Garrett Park, Nd, left yesterday for
an extended visit at The Eims." Glen
Cove, n. Y. the summer home OF Mrs
Sprigg's father Mr. Edgar Z. Duryea.
The times., 1899-07-22

The Wsshingtonians at Ocean City. in
clude Mrs. E. y. Evans and Miss Edo
Evans who are established at the Aetna
The times., 1899-07-22

Mrs. Miller. wife of DR.. j. Preston Miller.
262l Fourteenth Street. accompanied by her
daughter, Lillian, started to Clarksburg.
". Va, Wednesday night. where they Will
spend the summer with the parents OF Mrs.
Miller
The times., 1899-07-22
death CALLS INGERSOLL
The Spirit of the Famous Agnostic
Suddenly Takes Its Flight.

Seated by His wife mt His summer
Homo. He Passes Away With n
Cheerful Smile, hut Jttcrs No Pnrt-
ing word-Hcart Disease His ALL
ment-A Sketch of His Career.
The times., 1899-07-22
THIS PAPER Is PRINTED

uith ;HK ius;i,.n.u - JNENEShE BKUS. Il FA.
e6NAEEMANN. Ses York Ciu. mYsiu-sn
The times., 1899-07-22
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The Dependable Store.
go, 924. 92e. s23 TIA s., running
ihroazh to 1915 K s..
Cutting deeper
into Refrigerators
and the like.


we must make a clearing of Z
: all the Retrigerators, Screens, Z
; Freezers, oud the other sum- 4
; mer needs. Prices go down :
; to a point where you cannot )
: resist buying. Even though !
) prices are already lowest we
: offer 10 per cent reduction on !
: all Refrigerators and Ice
: Chests today.
= "Ranney'' Hardwood Refrigerators.
2 with sliding shelves. re-
: movable waste pipe. and r a 90
: patent drip cup; worth M vx
9 IS; reduced to.-.....-.. " lsOO
9 Spring end Oak Window Screens.
< "a inches high and 29lz orc
! wide; worth Acc; reduced ~
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5 oak-fuished Screen Doors. 7Fr
3 complete with fxtures: m
x worth 81 ana Sl-Z9, reduced 10 "
: 2-quart Blizzard" Ice-Cream
. Freezers. will freeze C1 IN
z cream in eight minutes; III
x reduced to......-.... " "
Z s-gaIlon Water Coolers. with
. nickel faucets. and lined HSC
g with galvanized iron; re- mt
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The times., 1899-07-22
EDUCATIONAL.

LESSONS DURING VACATION Preparation fer
examinations; English lessons 10 foreigners.
Fer terms. e:e., address MISS e. ". BALL. SO
9ist ST. yl2-l2t
The times., 1899-07-22

1ls- gallon Water Coolers. with
nickel faucets. and lined HSC
with galvanized iron; re- hit
duced to...........-...-..- w
The times., 1899-07-22

2-quart Blizzard" Ice-cream
Freezers. will freeze CT 10
cream in eight minutes; III
reduced to............. " "
The times., 1899-07-22


Roman Catholic Summer School at Madi-
son, Wis.
Mr.. George Alfred Townsend is spend
ing fortnight at the Imperial. Atlantic
City
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Peak are at At
lantie City.
Mrs. John Hough, widow of General
Hough. who left Washington earlier in
the season for Atlantic City, is 4 popular
guest at the Glaslyn.
Mrs. Annie Elliott is located at the
shoreham, Cape May.
The Wsshingtonians at Ocean City. in
clude Mrs. E. \. Evans and Miss Educ
Evans, who are established at the Aetna.
The family of Mr. James Cresap sprigg.
jr.. Of Garrett Park, Nd, left yesterday for
an extended visit at THE Elms. Glen
Cove n. Y, the summer home OF Mrs.
Spfigss father, Mr.. Edgar E. Duryea.
Mrs. Miller. wife of DR.. J. Preston Miller.
262l Fourteenth Street, accompanied by her
daughter, Lillian. started to Ciarksburg.
". Va, Wednesday night, where they VIII
| spend the summer with the parents OF Mrs
Miller.
4 Mrs Thomas Munroe Elliott is improv-
I ing rapidly from the accident resulting
( from fall from her bicycle, and will
/ shortly leave for Old Point.
Miss Angela Watson is visiting friends
at Bar Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Howland are at New
port, at the residence OF Mrs. Howiands S
/, brother. Mr. Perry Belmont, at By-the-Sea.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Greene left
yesterday for the White Sulphur Springs.
The Misses Alice and Ruth Hennekel
will spend the remainder OF the season a
Narragansett
Mrs. Satterlee.- wife of the Bishop OF
Washington, is the guest of Mrs. Parsons
at Newport.
Mrs. Julius Rehentisch. of Passaic. y
J.. who has been with her sister. Mrs
Thomas W. Barnaclo. during her critical
illness of the past ten days, has now re-
turned to her home. Mrs. Barnaclo i:
gradually improving.
The times., 1899-07-22

oak-fulshed Screen Doors. 7FH
complete with fixtures: M
worth 81 and S1-25; reduced to . "
The times., 1899-07-22

Startling sale of Boys Clothing
at prices never before heard OF.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-28

The Artistic Ordering of Life. By
Albert S. Cook, Phi. D., L. H. D. One
vol, 12mo., 81 pp., So cents. T. Y. Crow
ell & Co, New York and Boston.
Prof. Cook discusses the question
whether art, even religious art, has
ever exercised any good; but while he
is willing to see the point of view of
Ruskin or even of those who are even
more inconoclastic than Ruskin, still
he pleads for art as a lightener of toll
and believes, with Plato, that toll
Should be not merely accompanied by
music, but should be the practice of
music. This he explains in the words
Of Aristotle as "the skilful and sys-
tematic arrangement or adaptation of
means for the attainment of some de-
sired end" This he applies to life and
shows how even the less fortunate and
gifted of men may strive toward it and
reap joy therefrom.
Art and Morality. BY Ferdinand
Brunetiere of the French academy.
Translated by Arthur Beatty, Phi D.
One vol, limo, 81 PIP, 35 cents. r. Y.
Crowell & Co., New York and Boston.
Occasionally, when thoughtless men,
led by common impulse, worship a
golden calf set up by scheming priests,
a prophet comes along, and, appealing
to their spiritlof sanity, opens the eyes
of the multitude to the glamor which
has blinded them. This is what the
calm, dispassionate critic Brunetiere
has done for art. He shows that mer-
etricious forms of beauty can not
change the essence of that which is
intrinsically vile and corrupt He sets
up criterion which appeals to mems
sane Judgment and sets men to think
ing and criticising so that they may
have reason for liking or disliking the
products of modern art, literary or