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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
THE INFLUENCE OF THE PAST.
DIR. Harris Interesting Lecture mt the
Eighth street Synagogue.


Rev. DR.. NJ. H. Harris. of New York.
delivered lecture last night at the
Eighth Street Temple for the neneft of
the Young Peoples Temple Society. His
subject was The Influence OF the
Past" Dr. Harris. in the course of his
lecture, said that we of today must use
for our benefit and 10 our advantage such
institutions. religions, thoughts. and tenn
pies, which have stood the test OF all
ages, and all peoples. and graft thereon
the youthful idea OF modern civilization.
thus preventing the ancient and tested
from getting useless and obsolete. We
must mingle the old with the new. The
electric light OF today illumines the Lon
don Tower OF Julius Caesar.
To be educated by the past, IL is rot
enough 10 remember II; We must study
It, We see tourists travelling from one
end OF the world TO the other, looking at
cathedrals, statues. pictures. ancient cas-
ties. but we doubt very much whether
they return richer in their knowledge
They have seen, but they have not studied
The past must be studied TO be appre-
ciated.
The Jewish faith he said, the oldest
OF any. the first of all The faith of anti
guilty can be made the religion of today
the modern idea We can Top off what
has become obsolete and add to ii what is
useful, strong. and modern, and thus
strengthen the old tree. Let us continue
to live under its shadows. let us nurture
il. Let that old tree protect our children
for generations and generations.
The old which is good is better than the
new.
American Jews" he concluded. some
times have tendency and disposition to
sweep away all old traditions Of our faith,
the grand old pillars Of our temples and
religion We must not touch the old
which is good. and supplant il with the
unknown new, but We must combine and
blend the good old with the attachments OF
modern genius, knowledge, and wisdom"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
THE COMPANIES TO BE HEARD.
Consideration of the Bill TO Regulate
the Price aud Quality OF Gas.

The gas lighting companies in the Dis
trict were yesterday requested TO submit
statements to the Commissioners regard
ing the bill which has heen introduced in
the House Of Representatives for the pur
pose of improving the quality Of gas used
In this city and for a reduction in the
price per thousand cubic feet. There are
a number OF provisions in the bill which
may not be regarded as just to the gas
companies. so the officers thereof have
been invited to make statements in writ
ing of their views on The subject
The bill provides that the charters OF
the two companies now manufacturing gas
in this city shall be amended so that the
officers of the cOmpanlea shall be required
to pay to the District One-ha!f the profits
Of the company for each year above 8 per
cent on the total amount OF capital stock
which is actually paid for. This money is
to be paid as compensation for the use
of the streets by the gas company in dis
tributing the product
The standard of gas shall be maintained
according to the provisions OF the bill
penalty OF 500 being forfeited in case of
failure to furnish the proper quality and
amount
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
UNION VETERANS PROTEST.
They Oppose the Bill Regulating Emu
plOYmen In the Menffer Rmrenm

Hancock Command, No. 1, Union Vet
Grams Union. has passed set OF resolu-
lions opposing House bill 1888. which. it
is claimed. was formulated by the Chief OF
the Weather Bureau. The veterans say
that the bill will practically exclude from
service in this bureau the old soldiers OF
the war Of the rebellion. inasmuch as the
age limit for employees is such as TO be
less than that OF the youngest member who
might be DESTROYS OF such an appoint-
ment.
The resolutions are in the shape OF an
emphatic protest against the stiP lations
Of the bill. and emb5dy such sentii.- nts as
20 say that the bill is the entering wedge
whereby the veterans will soon be ex
cluded from every branch Of the Govern
ment service. They say 1t is vicious to-
ward and unjust to the Union veterans OF
the war of the rebellion" and they re-
quest Congress TO kill the bill.
Col John Middleton, commanding the
union. has been instructed to publish
complete set Of the resolutions in all Dis
trict OF Columbia papers. and TO send
copy TO every member Of Congress who Is
a veteran Of the war for the Union.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
NAPHTHA STREET LAMPS.


IN a report submitted to the Electrical
Engineer yesterday, Inspector Thomas J.
Fisher. Of the Street Lighting Department.
called the attention OF his chief TO the ad-
vance in the price of naphtha and the con-
sequent influence of the same on the char
acter and quality Of the light Of the
naphtha street lamps. The trouble is
caused by the low price Of the fluid when
the bids for street lighting were received
and the increase that has taken place
since. The estimates for the next fiscal
year have been made according to the for
mer price, Z cents per gallon, but the
fluid has increased in price cents per
gallon. and the result will be that the es-
Inmates for the next year viii have 10 he
considerably increased In order to secure
any bids
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
DRAINAGE CANAL GATES OPEN
The Haste Owing to the Threat of an
Injunction.


Injunction.
LOCkPORT, Ill. Jan 1.-THE Bear Trap
dam here was lowered at 1l;16 o'clock this
morning. allowing the water from the
Chicago Drainage Canal TO flow into the
Desplaines River The canal trustees ar
rived at Joliet at 2 o'clock this morning
and at 1850 secured permission from Gov
ernor Tanner to lower the dam. Their
haste was due to fear Of an injunction.
They Immediately took a special train for
Lockport, four miles distant, and went at
once to the dam.
President Boldenweck, OF the trustees
board, made n short speech. introducing
Col. Isaac Taylor. OF the Canal Commits
sion. Colonel Taylor made I'VE minute
speech. IN which he said the opening OF
the canal was but the beginning OF
greater work. which would connect the
Great Lakes Of the Northwest with the
Mississippi River He added that he au-
thorlzed the trustees, on the authority OF
Governor Tanner, TO lower the dam.
At ll:l6 O'Clock the dam was lowered.
The gates at the sides OF the dam, which
are to be used for regulating the flow, may
be kept closed until tomorrow. The flow of
today was between $50, coo and 100000 feet
per minute.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
For II working Girls Home.

committee from the Sisters Of Mercy called
on the Commissioners Of the District yesterday
aud submitted their plans for the erection Of a
working girls home which IL is proposed 20
establish in this city near the present site Of st.
Cecilia's Academy. The home is to be conducted
by the Sisters u Mercy, and they desire to Sc
cure the approval Of the municipal authorities
before proceeding with their work
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
Building Association Omcer. Elected.

buiidinG Association omcers Elected
The National Building and Loan Associa-
ton, at its annual meeting in Alexandria
yesterday. elected the following board OF
directors for the ensuing year: Jesse b.
Wilson, George f. HUFF, Robert E. Doan,
Thomas II. Anderson, William II. Taylor.
John o. johnson, James A. Cooper, and II.
HradleN davidson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

of the glands of the neck, scaly
eruptions, imperfect digestion,
and running of the ears, are
some of the prominent symp-
toms of Scrofula. Don't wait
until the health fails, but just as
soon as any of these symptoms
appear, give the child SCOTS
Emulsion. 1t will enrich the
blood, strengthen the digestion,
correct the disease, and prevent
serious trouble.
At all druggists; soe. and srso.
SCOTT BOVINE, Ceni,,s. New York
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

William Tibbs. Of 1887 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest reported to the police yesterday that
he had been robbed Of a lady's hunting-case gold
watch and long neck chain. The robbery was
committed at his home between midnight Tuesday
and S O'Clock yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
John Collins VIII FILED

The will OF John p. Collins, dated April II,
1899, was flied yesterday for probate Tie de.
ceased leaves his entire estate to his widow. Ida
J. Collins, whom he names AZ executrix without
bond.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
TbIevc- Rob a store.

The store of William T. Reed, at tue corner Of
Nineteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue north
est! vas robbed Of $40 in each between II O'Clock
tuesday night and o'clock yesterday morning.
t;nirancc was effected by cutting pane Of glass
from 4 window.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

The retirement from active service OF
Major William II. II. Crowell. Sixth In
fantry upon his own application. after
thirty years service is announced By the
War Department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
A PoLICEMAN'S MISTAKE.
Failure TO Commit Suicide Costs
BinkcBmcyer His Place.

BinkcBmcyer His Place.
II now appears that Policeman ]. A.
Birkenmeyer. OF the Second precinct, made
a serious mistake when he attempted sui
eide last week. Not only was the attempt
unsuccessful. but the matter was brought
10 the attention OF Major Sylvester and he
has recommended that the dissatisfied po-
liceman be removed from the force. The
Commissioners have approved the recon-
mendation and the removal will take effect
..nAa..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
THINGS THEATRICAL.
Lnfnyet,e-"n Trovatore.v

Following the course OF Its repertoire
the Strakosch Opera Company was seen in
III Trovatore" last night at the Lafayette.
an audience apparently unaffected by the
weather witnessing and applauding the
presentation. The rendering was notable
chiefly for the very traits that have been
most observed in other performances Of
the organization. Though bit uncertain
in its movements and groupings, the Choir
us sang finely. Verdi's several glorious
concerted numbers and particularly those
for male voices. were remarkably well done.
]. X. Murray was an excellent Count di
Luna, his presence being good, while his
powerful barytone came out with strength
and richness. " stephens was adequate
as Manrico and John Read as Fernando.
OF especial consequence was the introduce
ton of Avery Strakoseh. whose assumption
of the part OF Leonora proved admirable.
Miss Strakoseh's soprano is OF exceptional
quality. her range is considerable, and she
sings iutelllgently Amelia Fields was but
passable Azucena. The work was staged
in a ereditable manner. Carmen will
be heard this evening, Clara Lane ventur-
ing in the title role.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

ing in the title role.
| In Boston this week. Mrs Fiske whose
| engagement here begins next Monday at
| the Lafayette Square. is playing against
| what ordinarily might be considered terri
BILE opposition, but still is doing a marvel
GUS business The orchestra was driven
under the stage on last Friday. the space
assigned TO II being utilized In a more
profitable manner, and since that evening
the unfortunate body OF men has been IN
able to emerge. a wholly extraordinary
advance demand for seats presages a series
of tremendous houses in Washington.
This seeming good fortune must be most
richly deserved. Beyond a doubt Mrs.
Fiske Is :he greatest actress in the coun-
try her work In a dozen pieceS-ln Tess
of the d Urbervilles'' and "Divorrons" and
Love FINDS the Way ''-atJeStins the fact
indisputabIy. If all accounts are true. Der
present vehicle, Becky sharp, not only
is the most conspicuous success OF this
season. but OF many prior ones. The Of
fering. as is generally understood. is an
adaptation Of Vanity Fair" made by
Langdon Mitchell. 1t deals straightfor-
warfly with the attempts at social emf
hence made by the titular character. whose
transactions are known TO every reader OF
Thackeray. In the course OF events this
matte to climaxes more complete. and TO
dialogue wittier than has come from the
pen OF an American playwright in several
years That Mrs. Fiske dominates these
scenes. and dominating. WHITES them.
cannot be questioned by persons cognizant
of her genius. The production itself is
magnificent. A setting used in the sec
ond act. and which represents the room !
in which is being given the historic ball |
che m he ayp q Waterloo 4
described as being especially elaborate. |
Fifty men and women are used In the Sc
ries Of episodes which happen here all OF |
these with the exception OF six or seven. |
being carried with Mrs Fiske who be- |
lieves that small role may be as well !
played as a great one. The supporting |
cast includes Augustus Cook. Robert V. |
Ferguson, Charles Plunkett. Maurice |
Barrymore. Wilfrid North, Stanley Rig |
mold. William F. owen. zenalde Williams. |
and others Seats are selling.
From all accounts. never was there
more complete rallying after a failure
than has been accomplished by Stuart
Robson, who will be seen next week at
the Columbia Theatre with Augustus
Thomas comedy. oliver Goldsmith" Not
over four months ago Mr.. Robson. pre-
senting an impossible play in the Count
ess Voynich's adaptation of The Cad
fy." was counted a loser. not only by a
seasons work. but by the sums which, |
with characteristic liberality. he had Law
ished on the production. Within a fort
night after the closing Of THE Gadhy.
however. Mr.. Thomas. author OF I'm
Mizzoura." and OF Alabama had been
engaged to furnish another and better
vehicle From the praise OF the critics
in Chicago and smaller Western places, it
may be Judged that this piece. the "Oliver
Goldsmith" mentioned is At material with
which 10 convince the public anew that
properly suited, the country has few
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

great shock of
which wears the
the " continual
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the gre at de-
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l,ar out I,,t H.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-09-13
THE CHURCHES.

The subject of G. E. Edgett's sermon at
the Methodist church next Sunday will be
"Christ's estimate of sim
The regular services will be held at the
Unitarian church next Sunday, with the
sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. NJ Leighton
The Methodists are preparing to repair
the roof and tower of their church, put a
new carpet on the floor, and make other i'm
prOvementS and repairs.
Meetings will be held at the Peoples Mis-
sion in the Frye school house, Miller street,
every Saturday evening at O'Clock. All
are welcome.
Following are the Baptist church notices ::
Thursday evening scripture Acts %. Sun
day preaching service, Sunday school and
evening prayer meeting at the usual hours
The services at the Universalist church
next Sunday will be as follows: at 10 As
A. M, regular service, preaching by the
pastor; at - m, Sunday school, at 6.15
P NJ, Young Peoples meeting. A cordial
invitation is extended to ALL
Prayer meeting at the North church this,
Thursday, evening at 7-3O; topic, "Renew-
ing our NOws.'' The Sunday services will
be as follows: Sermon by the pastor at
1915 a. M. Sunday school at - m; c. E.
meeting at $50 p. M. topic, "The broad
way the narrow way" Matt. 7;13-14; lee
ture by the pastor at 7-3O p. m. Miss Susan
E. Dinsmore will sing at this service.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-09-13
DOUBT Cannot EXIST.
Investigation will only Strengthen the
Proof we Give in Belfast.

There must be something stronger than imag-
nation behind expressions of such representative
citizens of Portland as Mr. S. B. Day of 1913 Mid
die street, engineer of the Maine Savings Bank
Building a gentleman well-known not only in
Portland but in the surrounding country. ANY
one is at liberty to write him about the subject
he discusses, when minute particulars can be
obtained, he says;
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and l cannot urge their use too strongly for any
one suffering from kidney complaint. My back
was great source of discomfort to me. l have
been so lame from it that could not do my work
without getting on my hands and knees. At
night it was impossible to sleep for any length Of
time. They relieved me from the commencement.
Before had finished the treatment the urinary
difficulty disappeared, the backache had gone
and at present am able to attend my duties, not
incOnvenienced by any trouble
Call on Edmund Wilson, the druggist. for jus
as convincing proof in Belfast.
Sold for so cents per box at all dealers. Foster,
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n Y, sole agents for the
United States
Remember the name-DOAN'S-and take no
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-09-13
'1ow To
Gain F IeSh

Persons have been known n
gain a pound q day BY taking
an ounce Of SCOTT'S EMIli ,
S'ON. It is strange. but il often
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems to start the
digestive machinery going prop.
cry, so that the patient Is able
to digest and absorb his ordinary
food, which he could not do he.
tore, and that IS the way the gain
is made.
A certain amount Of flesh is
necessary for health; if you have
not got it you can get it by
taking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
on THE ONTARIO AND WESTERN.
ATTRACTIONS OF THE FIVE COUNTIES
REACHED BY THIS ROUTE OF
RAILROAD TRAVEL.

The Switzerland Of America Is a term which
has been frequently applied to the region OF sum
NOR resort of which sullivan County IL the centre
and which + traversei by the NewYork. Ontario
and Western Railway In tho latest issue OF Sum
Homes by tr.s company tho many attrac-
tions Of the mountain districts which the railroad
brings within easy reach 10 jewellers in the city
ar. adequately set forth In picture and description
one pNo ia cntircc 20 fee from the madding
crowd" tN.thc quiet ana seclusiou OF OF tho
many dcsra lc places here described IS indeed In
sensible the charms OF Nature. For II ia Nature
her best and beautiful forms that the
traveller the route of the Ontario and West
road who STAYS any OF the almost
iunumerahlc towns and hamlcts that attract the
denIzens Of cities for the summer enjoys the
full
The route up the Hudson to Cornwall. where
the main line OF the Ontario and Western begins
either the West Shore tracks which the
former company uses or by the Central Hudson
fteamers-tickcts being good either route
gives tha most attractive part OF that historically
picturesque region. Leaving the west bank OF the
great river Just beyond the Highlands and In
sight OF the broad expanse OF Newburg Bay. the
trains speed westward across the fertile farms
tain range which divides il from sullivan County.
eebqb of mile OF b Y long and an
pierces this range for the railroad. and beyond
any other region would be called mountains TO
the delightful resorts OF the Liberty region. with
a continuous stretch of picturesque views and a
succession OF attractive summer homes for the
million. The many lakes and ponds OF Sullivan
widely known to lovers of piscatorial and
picturesque delights and the rivers and all their
tributaries stocked with trout
Leaving Sullivan County. the main line OF the
road passes. into Delaware County at the delight
full Bcaverkili. with the villages OF Hancock Wal
ton and Delhi within easy reach. Traversing Del
aware County and the valley OF the river OF that
name. formed by the union OF the and west
branches at Hancock. the route passes into Che
mango County and the Susquehanna Valley and
crossing Otsego County, reaches Lake Ontario.
having traversed the State from the salt water OF
the ocean 10 the expanse OF one of the great in
| land seas.
BY branches the DELIGHTFUL Ulster County re-
eion. Of which Lakes Mohonk and Minnewaska
in the Shawangunk Mountains, typical and
other attractive territories easily reached.
Each marked increase in the number
thousand and one towns reached by this COMPARE
lively new railroad which opened up this region
less than thirty years ago and the pop
ulation Is far greater than that which the census
records. Every convenience OF modern travel Is
forded to those who go the five counties to
which the Ontario and Western affords the most
/ convenient means of access.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

ton pure and simple. new house has been built
to replace the structure that burned last wear
and "hlle such social occasions as golf luncheons
small dinners and dances Will go there the famous
dinner dances will be transferred either to the
Malvern or to the Casino. II one is erected
Every one knows that Casino is the thing that
Bar Harbor needs. Every wants it, and every
one refuses to contribute money for Its erection.
There Is, however movement on foot. backed by
some OF the large landowners. including two New
York monnares. which contemplates the build
ing this July Of splendid Casino the site of
the present ROdiCk House and Maine Central Hotel.
The Pot and Kettle club is another new institu-
ton after the idea Of the Kat Bote Klub of New
port which will be rendezvous for the male ele-
ment. 1t is built the COrnche mile of
town, and gill be for the sportivey inclined.
few co.tagers have arrived and settled for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Auchincloss Of New-York
the TreViot cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Fabbri. OF New-York, have
opened COrfied.
Mrs, II, d Gibson is at her summer home. The
MoOringS. Visiting her is Miss ShasWood.
Mr.. and Mrs w. G.. Ladd OF New York have
taken Elsinore. which was formerly occupied by
Senator Mcmillan
Mr.. and Mrs Henry G. Redmond, Of New-York.
at the John Higgins cottage in the field.
Mr.. and Mrs George Robbins. of NewYork. are
at Tanglewood
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur c. Train at Aloha.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
CLARENDON SPRINGS HOUSE.

Up among the green hills OF Vermont is sum-
resort Of much attractiveness and healthfu-
ness. known the Clarendon Springs House. 1t
stands in a charming valley in the town of Claren-
don, three miles from the West Rutland station
the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. The hotel
faces beautiful park. with fine trees. and Is
rounded by picturesque mountain views This re-
sort Is combining health and pleasure TO a
marked degree The scenery, drives and walks are
unsurpassed. the air is healthful and invigorating.
and the medicinal value of the mineral water Of
the Cla rendon Spring is OF marked character.
For a century II has shown its merits to success
sive generations 1t is declared specific for many
disorders. and every who drinks 1t is benefited
thereby. IT has taste odor and is grateful
and acceptable to all The chemical analysis shows
that 1t is a naturally carbonated, mildly aperient
water, containing lime and magnesa salts. which
give II tonic qualities
The Clarendon Springs House and cottages will
accommodate hundred persons. There Is
large farm run in connection with the hotel which
supplies the milk and vegetables. All the water
used for drinking and cooking purposes at the hotel
comes from the famous Clarendon Spring. The
guests provided with facilities for playing golf
lawn tennis. croquet. billiards and for bowling.