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ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE
TO DISTRICT FOR FEES
Comptroller Gives Opinion
Regarding Justices.
ACCOUNTABLE TO DEPOSITOR
Declines to Answer Questions Put by
the District Au-
6;tor.

The District Commissioners received
an opinion from the Comptroller of the
Treasury this morning regarding the ae-
counts of the local justices of the peace.
The Comptroller holds justices are not
required TO account TO the District for
any sums they may receive in excess
of legitimate fees. and are obliged &c ac-
count for deposits only to the depositors.
The Comptroller declined to discuss
two important points raised by the Com
missioners. through Auditor Garrison, on
the ground that his jurisdiction does not
cover the questions involved.
Without Jurisdiction.
Your questions" says the Comp
trolier. except in so far as they relate
to refundments 10 be made from the
appropriation for 'refunding taxes. do
or under you. and / am without iuris-
diction to render a decision on any
question not involving payment to be
made by or under you. Your questions
will therefore be considered only II so
far as they relate to the use of the ap-
preparation for 'refunding taxes.''
The Comptroller then cites section 6
Of the District Code. and states that
1t has no reference TO money not re-
ceived for fees earned and due. and
while it is customary to advance the
money fo- fees, Mr.. Traeewell maintains
that the money so advanced cannot be
said to have been received by the tus-
tees for fees until such fees have been
earned.
Held in Trust
He simply holds IT," continues the
opinion, Gin trust for the use of the
party making the advance. and ne is
not required or authorized to account
to the District for any sum in excess OF
the amount OF fees earned. but fruqi
account for and return any deposI, in
excess of the fees earned to the deposit
tor
The Justice OF the peace does not
represent the District in the receipt OF
the money so advanced, and the District
therefor incurs no liability on account
of said advances. and cannot therefor be
called upon TO refund any such sums as
may be advanced TO said justices for
fees, but the depositors must look to the
said justices and their bondsmen for the
return OF all moneys advanced to said
justices in excess OF fees earned by
them.
The appropriation for 'refunding
taxes is therefore not available for the
repayment OF moneys deposited on ae-
count OF fees"
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SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Spanish quickly learned. Speciality in speaking,
reading, and TRANSMITTING. Glasses for beginners
and advanced students opening al the time.
reasonable rates; trial free. SENORES GOMAR
BROS. Natives. 1881 New York ave. NV.
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CAPITAL SHORTHAND SCHOOL

(Fornery The Yenable),
Phone 112-F East
StenogTaphy, Typewiting, Copying, Spacing,
Rough Drafts, Special Dictation, Civil Service
Preparation Individual instruction. Pupils
enter arr time
600 + ST. N w.
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Columbian University
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Charles W. heedham, IL. D.
President.

The University opens its eszhty-third year
With better facilities than ever before. Il offers
complete Undergraduate, Graduate, and Profes-
sonal courses Of study
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MISS BRISTOL'S SCHOOL

Boarding and Day. 1895 Mintwood Place.
General. special. and college preparatory
courses. Special advantages in music and
physical culture. Boys admitted to kindergarten
and primary. French and physical culture in
kindergarten Fletcher music method Tor be-
ginners Children's dancing Glasses SATURDAYS
SEQ 30t
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DENTAL DEPARTMENT.

Lectures will begin Thursday, October
Catalogues and information may be obtained
from the Dean. W. \. COGAN. D. D. s. The
Sherman, 18th and L SITS. NV, or e2o II a. NV
sel7-14t-d&Sc
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CHEVY CHASE SCHOOL eos elsI :

French the language Of the house Bows adj
mitted TO Kindergarten, Primary, and Interme-
date Departments. 10th St, near Baltimore 81
Washington, d. Z. Nile. l. NJ BoULIGNY,
SeAo-SV Principal.
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ARTS AND SCIENCES.

-,, The University comprises the following d
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Hard Work Involved.

There is a great deal more work and
effort involved in introducing a sweeping
resolution of the kind than the public
imagines. and Il is for that reason more
than anything else that viii let some
other fellow do the introducing Yes.
1 know that IL were to father the reso-
tuition it would bring me before the pub
he in a prominent manner. but i. am
tired Of working for reputation,
Three terms. in Congress have taught
me that records do not go With the pub
lie, and the fact that a man is famous
or we'll known does not In many cases
get him the support of even those for
whom he has accomplished the most. I
secured the passage OF the bill to dredge
Spring Gardens in Baltimore, but how
much appreciation was shown by the
people of the city?
The appropriation means thousands
OF dollars in the pockets of. the people
along the Spring Gardens waterfront
and all OF them viii derive. direct or
indirect benefit yet they were the peo-
pie who. voted and worked against me
when ran for another Office
Would Not Use Strength.
ITO spend my time and energies work
ing on and for a resolution that might
result in a betterment OF the conditions
In the Government service would bring
me no credit or support from people who
oppose me. and would not strengthen my
position, and have too many other
irons in the fire to expend my energies
IN that way.
If. however, some one else wants TO
do the work will support the resolu-
ton. for I believe that every department
should be as clean as possible and there
is room for Improvement"
The announcement that Mr.. wachter
had intended to introduce his resolution
was of great interest to politicians of
both the Democratic and Republican
parties, and there has been much spec
ulation upon the prospects Of a sweep
ing resolution Tor, a general investiga-
ton getting through Congress,
The general comment among practical
politicians has been that It Is too near
a Presidential campaign for any move
OF radical nature to be adopted. Some
Democrats are apt to try to make cap
ital out of an investigation. but it is
not believed that any Republican Rep
resentative OF prominence can be In
duced to go into the enterprise. and the
statement from Mr. Waehter that he has
abandoned his intentions along that line
will be a relief to numerous politicians.
as well as oficeholders.
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PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Elocution and English. Glasses now open. For
circular and terms apply 20 CARRIE MARIE
DOUGLASS. ITO ST. NV. Metzerott Hail
se9-90t-dSS
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WASHINGTON DRAMATIC CONSERVATORY.
Training for Stage and Platform
VI. AURELIA HARRINGTON. MeIzerOrt Bldg.
Directress- lli1 ST NV.
seo-3Ct- dESr
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DENTISTRY.

J. HALL LEWIS. DDS Dean
Two complete courses q lectures, recitaticnA,
laboratory and clinical work will be given dur
ing the year. the one beginning daily at $50 a.
m. the other at 40 p. m The student nay Sc
lect either course.
Session begins October 1. The free dental in
hTnlary opens October ), at p M Fall ez-
aminations September IS.
For catalogues, giving the courses Of study.
terms. etc. for further information, call
upon address
CLAIMING RUDD. Registrar.
see-20t s E coz. II and 18th Sts.
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FAIRM0HT SEMINARY,
Cor. Fourteenth aud Yale Streets.
Prospective patrons are invited to call
ST. CECILIA'S ACADEMY,

60l EAST CAPITOL STREET
This popular boarding and day school for
girls will resume studies September Is Educa-
ton thorough and practical. Primary, CONNER
eisl. and academic courses. Music and art.
For further particulars. address SISTERS OF
HE HOLY CROSS.
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WACHItR CHANGES MIND
ABOUT POSTAL INQUIRY
Maryiander Tired of Work
ing for a Reputation.
OTHERS MUST TAKE ACTION
Representative Complains Of Treatment
Accorded Him for Past
80 O." Efforts.
tspseial % &c washlneton Tlm.a.l

BALTIMORE. Sept. Representative
Frank G. Wachter. Of the Third Mary
land-district, has changed his mind about
the question of introducing a resolution
at the coming session. of Congress to
investigate each department Of the Gov
eminent. { When II was exclusively an
noureed in The Washington Times that
Mr.. Wachter intended to introduce such
a resolution the matter attracted wide
spread attention and received favorable
comment in papers in all sections of the
country
Mr.. Wachter said today;
IL said and repeat that II resolution
to investigate all the departments is in
troduced 1 will vote for II and give it
my support. But l have about decided
not 10 Introduce such resolution my
self ---. ---
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MARRIED.

HEINRICkS-JoY- Married. in Baltimore. oa
"Wednesday, September 10. 1903. ROBERT Helm
KICKS 20 MAMIE JOY. II
TEETH WITHOUT PLATES. No extracting.
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GUNSTON.

A school for young ladies and girls Send Z,
catalogue. Mr.and Mrs. BEVERLEY r. MASON
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THE COLUMBIA KINDERGARTEN TRAINING
SCHOOL, 1O1l New Hampshire ave-, reopens
Oct. 2, 1908. A scholarship department has been
au2T- BOT -dSS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
SHELTER FOR STOCK.
The Northern or Western Farmer
who Does Not Provide II IL
Guilty OF Wanton Cruelty.

There ought to be a law to prevent
farmers keeping moro stock than
they can provide shelter for. But it
is not always for want Of stable room
that many farmers allow their cat
tie and hogs to go without protec-
tion. In some cases it IL nothing
short Of downright carelessness; in
others something like ignorance. The
writer, of course. has reference to
climates where shelter is needed,
and without which live stock is apt to
suffer. When tho temperature falls
near zero. an animal will suffer more
than most people suspect from cold
rains and sleet, and being compelled
to sleep on the frozen ground. In
this neighborhood there Is a man
who is known as a good farmer as
well as thorough Christian. Last
fall he built fine large sheep house
on his farm and as he had only q
few sheep which he kept in the base
ment of his barn, allowed tho sheep
house to stand idle all winter while
a number OF young cattle went with
out shelter of any kind. The only
excuse for this was that the sheep
house is . little distance from his
dwelling house-too far to 60 to do
the feeding. Perhaps he might have
hired someone to do his feeding for
less than what he lost by allowing
his stock to go without shelter.-C. L..
Burns, In Epitomist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
The Watehword Of Women.

Modesty is woman's watchword. What
ever threatens her delicate sense of modesty,
frightens her. For this reason many
woman permits diseases of the delicate
womanly organs to become aggravated be-
cause she cannot bring herself to submit to
the ordeal of unpleasant questionings, Of
fensive examinations, and obnoxious local
treatments. which some physicians find
necessary. Doubtless thousands Of the
women who have taken advantage of DR..
Pierce's offer of free consultation by letter.
have been led to do 80 by the escape thus
offered from a treatment repugnant to
modesty. Any sick woman may write. to
DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, in perfect confid-
ence; all letters being treated as strictly
private and sacredly confidential, and all
answers being sent in plain envelopes with
no advertising or other printing upon them.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has been
long hailed as "a God-send to women 1t
makes weak women strong and sick women
well. "Favorite Prescription" contains nc
alcohol, neither opium. cocaine or other
narcotic.
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NOTES FOR SHEPHERDS.

Australia, New Zealand. and South
America. have supplied England with
7.000,0 carcasses Of. frozen mutton
and lamb during the past year.
Wool shipped from Rockhampton,
Australia. has shown steady falling
off since 1898. 104, SEQ bales being the
figures for that year. and 44,767 for
1901.
The step taken by the New York
State Fair association Of providing a
class for home-bred and another for
imported sheep is one in the right di-
rection.
When the happy time comes" said
Mark Twain. that the lion lies down
with the lamb. reckon it will be
found that the lamb lies inside the
lion"
1t seems to US that the establish
ment of big slaughtering plants in
Texas is bound to revolutionize the
present system of stock raising and
farming in this state.
With sheep the period Of CESSATION
is about $50 days. The limits foI
lambing are between 145 aid 15s
days. though in few cases these
limits have been overreached.-Rur
World
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
rhe Pig. That Pay Be.e.

Young pigs that can be forced to
200 pounds in six or seven months are
one Of the most profitable things
raised on a farm. In order to have
them attain this growth several
things must be borne in mind. The
pigs must come from good mothers,
and it is well to have the litter the
second OF third which she has had.
Spring pigs are best, for they win
take on more weight in six months
than fall pigs. Growth must be
steady. When they reach maturity
and show increasing signs of tagging
in putting on weight, send them to
market. For food, give them skim
milk, good clover in season. and roots
and grain enough to produce rapid
growth.-Midland Farmer.
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wise have been spent getting ready.
The derrick was made out of three
straight, common rails. At the top
they were fitted together and secured
with a half-inch bolt twelve inches
long. As near the top as possible. on
the middle rail. we bolted large clevis
to hold the kettle. This clevis will also
be found q good place to chain pole
to hang the hog on, letting the other
end rest upon two posts chained in the
form of an K. The kettle can in this
way be hung close enough to the
ground 30 that very little heat escapes.
/ have cooked feed for my hogs in this
manner many times. but as I question
the practicability Of cooked food for
stock, l no longer use the derrick for
this purrose.-Leo. c. Reynolds. in
Ohio Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
BIRTHDAYS IN Japan.
Celebrated with Fetes in the Land Of the
Chrysanthemum.

Japan is the land of topsy-turvy, and
so, perhaps. it is only to be expected
that individual birthdays-with the
exception of that of the emperor-are
not taken any notice Of, but sort of
general birthday of everybody alto
gether is celebrated with great rejoic
ing. There are two Of these general
birthdays, one of each sex. The male
birthday, which is known as the "cele
bratlon of the boys" occurs on the
third month, and the celebration of
the girls' takes place on the fifth day
of the fifth month. These days are
general holidays for the young. All
studies and work generally are put
aside, and boys and girls, respectively.
receive presents according to their sta
tion.
The birthday of the mikado. or ten-o,
as he is more properly styled, Is also
a general holiday for the Japanse ev
erywhere. The houses are all decorat
ed with flags, and in the evening the
streets are gay with lights of innum
erable colored lanterns. In the morn
ing the highest authorities 60 to the
palace TO offer their congratulations IN
person, and the lowered degrees offer
them vicariously to their superiors. All
the Japanese world somehow or other
congratulate their monarch on having
added another year to his age.
This extends even to the Japanese
legations abroad. For instance, 10
November the attaches and secretaries
of the Japanese legation in Grosvenor
Gardens, London, will present their
congratulations to the minister; the
minister will wire his to the foreign
minister at Toxic. and the foreign
minister will personally offer his at the
palace. The legation will not be illum:.
mated externally. because the month
of November in England is not suited
to such effects, and also because the
English people would not understand,
but there will be a dinner party to
celebrate the occasion.
The mikado in question comes of q
very ancient line, which beats any
thing that Europe can produce in the
way of dynasty. He is the one hun.
dred and twenty first emperor after
,Jimmu Ten.O. who was the first, and
flourished about the year $50 b. G. His
reign will ever be celebrated for the
fact that in it Japan passed at one
bound, as it were, from the darknesf
of the middle ages to the civilization
of the nineteenth century, and became
one of the great powers with which the
European statesman recognise they
will have to reckon in the future. For
this the mikado is mainly responsible.
Chicago Record Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
A Legacy Of the Grip

Is often run down system. Weak
ness. nervousness, lack of appetite, en-.
ergy and ambition. with disordered
liver and kidneys often follow an at
tack of this wretched disease. The
greatest need then is Electric Bitters,
the splendid tonic, blood purifier and
regulator of stomach, liver and Kid
neys. Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strengthen the nerves,
build up the system, and restore to
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Brother Jonathan.

The pleasantest part of the States,
the part where you will find the most
beautiful climate, the finest scenery
(save for the splendid Far West y and
the most charming and hospitable peo-
pie is the least visited by the British
globe trotter. 1t is to Kentucky. Vir-
ginia, the two Carolinas and the South
generally that you should go if you
wish to see the American folk at their
best and most typical.
Here in the towns or country dis
tricts lives sweet and kindly, lazy and
cultivated set of people, all poor more
or less, all living In spacious old man
sions which their forebears have owned
since the land was settled, all know
ing each other personally, and all
about each other for generations and
generations. People such as these
constitute the First Families of Vir-
ginia. spoken of by the Yankees in a
sort of kindly derisiOn as the F. F. ".
The stranger who is admitted into the
society of one of these F. F. V. finds
himself as near heaven as he can ever
hope to be on earth, and he may fancy
back again in the golden age, among
these captivating women who are all
pretty, these chivalrous men who are
all kindly and brave.
The hospitality is the open-hearted,
transformations hospitality of the olden
time. Few Kentucky or Virginia
hosts could spend 81, 800 on roses for
their dinner tables nor would one
among them do ANYTHING SO vulgar If
he had the power; but the Virginia
hostess will go out and gather the
very last roses from her garden, and,
mixing them with feathery Travellers
Joy or crimson maple leaves, fill old
bowls Of blue and white china for the
decoration of guest chambers, dining
room and hall. The Virginian does
not feed you on terrapin and hothouse
grapes at IS the pound. but he would
literally share With you his last crust,
do it in so charming way that you
would feel no sense of obligation at all,
and have It cooked so we'll that you
could fancy it the triumph of French
chef.
The tide of progress, OF wealth, OF
fashion, flows round the world from
east to west, from west to east with a
curious persistency. New York has
outshone London, San Francisco will
one day outshine New Y ork, the coast
towns of Japan and China are proba-
bly, destined to be the homes of wealth
and fashion in the future.
But while the river thus rushes sea-
ward in fret and turmoil. nevertheless
it leaves pleasant backwaters where the
ripple still laps lazily against the flow
cry shore, and the silence permits the
birds co hear each other sing.
Such backwaters are these Southern
States, and to anyone having leisure,
some money, cultured mind and q
kindly heart can give no better advice
than a warm recommendation to visit
, them. In Italy, it is true, the travel.
er finds a climate even better than in
Virginia, equal natural beauties and
artistic glories which cannot be found
elsew here; but if he sets the finest type
of haman soul above canvas and stone
let him seek it in the Southern States
of America, and he will not be disap-
pointed. - Alice M. Williamson, in
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
Scraping an Acquaintance.

Boy ION hither side of line fence)-
If l had face like yours I'd take it of
and let it rest while.
New Boy ION the other slde)-lf l
had face like yours I'd see if could
MT run it for enough soap to give it a
Washir' Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best and most famous compound
in the world to conquer aches and kill
pains. Cures cuts, heals burns and
bruises, subdues Inflammation, mas
ters piles. Millions of boxes sold
yearly. Works wonders In boils,
ulcers, felous, skin eruptions. Itcures
or no pay. 25c at B. F. Hughes, drug
store.
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medicines labeled Sure Cure almost without
number / was led to try DR.. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery. took two bottles and was
cured, and have stayed cured. When think of
the great pain had to endure, and the terrible
cough l had. It seems almost miracle that
was so soon relieved. That God may spare you
many years and abundant1y bless you Is the
prayer of your grateful friend"
If you ask your dealer for uGolden
Medical Discovery because you have
confidence in its cures, do not allow
yourself to be switched off to a medi-
cine claimed to be ujust as good" but
which you did not ask for and of which
you know nothing.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure diz-
illness and sick headache.
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AhgWhes}
\AkIptAA% !
S 0CK
DERRICK FOR KETTLE.
Purposes That No Farm Should
he without One.

The cut accompanying this article
shows a kettle derrick we have in use
on our farm. 1t is great convenience
whenever one wishes to butcher hog
or two for family use, as no time need
be spent getting things together.
Last spring we heated the water for
treating the oats for smut by the use
of this derrick and believe we saved a
great deal of time that would other
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13
Sadie's Guess.

Teacher-Can any little girl tell me
who was Columbus?
Sadie (frantically swapping her fing-
ers)-I know.
Teacher-Well, Sadie?
Sadie-Columbus the gem of the
ocean. n.-Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13

with tinge of sadn ess, to his brother
in-law, "Peter, let that grow to re-
member me by" The twig grew and
became handsome tree, and keep a.
live to this day the memory of that
noble man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-13

Indispensable in teething. produces
refreshing sleep, quiets the nerves and
digests food for baby. Test Victor
Infants Relief and be convinced.