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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
SWEET CHALYsEATE SPRINGS,
CROCKETT ARSENIC-LITHIA SPRINGS

AND BATHS. ELEVATION 1900 FEET.
OPEN JUNE lST As nerve tonic.
anti-dyspeptic. and restorative these wa
ters and baths are unsurpassed Relieve
nervous prostration, rheumatic. skin. and
kidney troubles and kindred diseases.
Clear and beautify the complexion. For
booklet address
NJ c. THOMAS. Manager
je 18th Sun&Tu2fn Shawsville. va.
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CONTRACTORS.

BIDS WANTED FOR THE SINKING
OF two shafts, l4x2S feet, 80 and 300 feet
deep. We will furnish compressed air
drills steam hoist. and pumps. Bids must
be made by bona-fide parties, and not
later than July 22d. THE WHITE-OAk
FUEL COMPANY. Macdonald. w. Va.
~ i3-iw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

Cards. Bil-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note Heads. Circulars, Handbills.
Dodgers &c, printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. WIN give you
good work al the same prices you pay for
inferior work Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
STOCKTON HOTEL,

Directly facing the ocean. Largest and
most spacious on the coast. Elegantly
equipped and appointed. Grand Piazza
one third mile long. Morgan.s Orchestra
OF sixteen pieces. Convenient 10 golf
links. II. NJ. CAKE Also, Hotel Norman
die, Washington, ID. c. 10 lO-ist
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Embroidered Chiffon,

black ground, embroidered with Blue and
Cerise. former price $3.50 now soc. yard.
Black Chiffon, embroidered with White
chenille, new and pretty, was 2.I9,
now ..................si.75 yard.
Black Net. embroidered with unsel.
ormer price $3.50, nOw........ ..,....Ioc.
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SUMMER RESORTS.

NATURAL BRIDGE OF VIRGINIA.
4 BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RESORT.
Hotels comfortable; table good; climate
delightful.
For terms. etc. address
WILLIAM II. MCLUER.
Manager Natural Bridge Hotels,
je 3O-lm Natural Bridge, Va.
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Personal.

CANCER CURED. HOME TREAT
ment. No knife. plaster, or pain. Book
OF advice free. MASON MEDICAL
COMPANY III west Foriy-second street
New York je 1s.Jy 2.l6.S0,A ls,27-6t
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PenbertOn,
COrdGS &
MOsby.
OUR MIDSUMMER LEARANCE
SEMl-ANNUAI INVENTORY SALE.

merchandise
guarsock n pne Ii
Il tquatyfan ynen herfueg bugana callers
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paraSOts.

To close out the balance OF our stock
of Parasols we have them az exactly
half their former prices. In this loL can
be had Black. White. and Colored, China
and Tanfeta silk Parasols. plain. ruthed.
corded and hemstitched:
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SUMMER RESORTS.
= THE BURNETT COTTAGES.

AT VIRGINIA BEACH. WILL TAKE
BOARDERS at reduced rates for August
Address Mrs. Il. +. BURNETT
jy H-F&Sun2t' Virginia Beach, Va.
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Linen Skirtinqs,

very desirable for Ladies' Skirts and Cen
tlemens Suits; the 80 and i0c. quality,
Il .
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Boys Shirt-WdistS.

Of Nainsook Organdy, Persians. Suisse
and India Lin0ns. in useful lengths an
greatly-reduced prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
SIS. SO, $50. SIS Suits now $40.

Nicely made and lined and just the
style garment every prospective suit
buyer wants. The materials used are We
netians. Cloths, and Cheviots; colors,
Brown. Green, Tan. and Blue.
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[ aides Vests.
AN EXTRA VALUE.

Ladies' Lightly Weight Ribbed cotton
VeSts llsle-nnish. silk tapes in neck and
sleeves: regular l9c. value spsciai
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YELLOW SULPHUR SPRINGS,
MONTGOMERY County, Va.

OPEN To VISITORS JUNE LIST. THESE
Springs are situated on the summit OF
the Allegheny Mountains. The air IS pure
and inyigorating. No fogs and no malaria.
Accommodations I'll lt-class in every re-
spect. Send for pamphlets.
my 2S-2m RIDGWAY HOLT. Proprietor.
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FOREST LODGE,

GLEN ALLEN.
A restful retreat for grown people. Ten
Richmond trains daily-iye each way.
lie lS-dlm
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Ladies' Tailored Suits.
High-Grade suits. properly made and
lined, at less than the cost Of the mate
rial. Prospective suit-buyers will find
genuine bargains awaiting them here.
Ladies' High-Grdde Tailored suits, silk
lined throughout: the materials used are
Cloths Venetians; colors, Grown. Blue,
and Tan.
The SS5 and so Suits, now.............s25.
The $50 suits. now .....................$3o $50.
Ladies' Gray Cheviot Suits, made Elton
style, jacket silk-lined: former price, $3.50;
ho" .......s ..s.........ss......t...'. 81 ""'
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full-sized garments. with
all the comfOrt-gving improvements.
made Of Printed Na'nsook; one pair LINK
CUTS to match each Shirt; the 81 gar
uents. vour choice ...................09 sc.
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ldCeS.

Remnants Of White and Cream Laces,
i'm lengths suitable for trimming waists
or making jabots. at about half their for
mer prices.
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l.nIluTlIu INN Hotel and Springs,
MlIllhlllN IIlH kockfsh Gap, Blue
line

MOUNTAIN IMP RS ossi h"q CAP 3D'i Bfus
INV" wv" Ridge Mountains.
Elevation. 1900 feet. A delightful summer
other waters. Within sight OF Junction or
Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake ana
Ohio railways. Only 100 miles from Rich
mond Reasonable rates. Address
my BIN MASSIE & co, Alton. va.
THE ATLANTIC HOTEL,
ocean City. Md,
OPEN JUNE I'D; ACCOMMODATION
for $50; directly on the beach; hrst-class
throughout, with all modern improve
ments Dancing pavilion. Excellent
music. The newest and most delightful
health and pleasure resort on the At
lantic coast. Lots for sale ana furnished
cottages for rent. For. terms Apply 10
GEORGE ID. DE SHIELDS, Manager
(for a number Of years manager Deer
park Hotel. or JOHN +, WAGGAMAN,
zoo Fourteenth street Washington, ID. {.
my 2O-Sa. Sun, Tu&T THIN
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS CON-
PANY,
BATH COUNTY. VA,
ON
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
$50 FEET ELEVATION.
.aThe New Homestead" with all mod
ern conyeniences. including private
baths, together with the bath-house. open
the year round.
Invalids made perfectly comfortable.
Wonderful results TO sufferers from
govt. rheumatism. and nervous troubles.
AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS:
Riding and driving parties daily; new
bicycle track, backgrounds. lawn ten
MS. pool. and billiards; fishing. and hunt
ing
For winter rates and accommodations
apply to
FRED. sTERRY,
Manager.
NH M-Sun ( . Hot Springs. va.
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Ladies' Wash Suits.

The 70. S5c, and 81 Percale Waists,
now ......-s... ..f.... $3.50. ~.
The 81 50. Sl15, 81. and S2.25 Percale and
Madras Waists, now ....................'oc'
Silk Waists,
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Wash Goods.

4 tremendous slaughter In prices: half
prices 20 clean up all the balance OF our
present stock quickly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

The materials used Covert Cloths, col
ors Brown and Blue, and Chevots. col
ors, Gray Brown. Garnet. The styles
and cuts are all that could be desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Printed M0usseline de Sole,

this seasons patterns. only light and dark.
grounds. the soc. quality. now..........20c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Real Scotch Lappets,

elegant washers and wearers. new and
tasty patterns. the So and i0c quality
now ........ ........ ...............lO &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16
Lawns and BatiSies,

good patterns and new colorings, the reg
ular u lie. quality. now................5c.
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Real Scotch GingIlams,

the kind that washes and wears so nicely;
bright. rich plads. and pin-strlpes and
checks. the 25c. quality. nOw........lOc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

this seasons favorite cotton fabric, in
immense assortment Of entirely new pat
terms and colorings. the u 1-2c. quality
now ........ ......... ....................1t c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-16

all this seasons styles; Black and Colored
SILK and Satin Waists at reduction Oh
81; 3 per cent.
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Mems Neqiiqee Shirts,

\ full assortment Of White and Colored
Lawn Wrappers. nicely made and trim
med. Prices vary from oOc. 70 ........S3
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Ladies' Wash Skirts.
Ladies' Wrappers.

Ladies' Nicely-Made White p. X. skirts,
! the Sl.75 kind, now ....................N.-o 20.
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Remnants

Of Nainsook. Organdy, Persians, Swsses,
and India LinOns in useful lengths ana
greatly-reduced prices.
Boys Shirt-WdistS.
We carry complete lines OF the. cele-
brated' makes OF Mothers Friend and
Star Boys Waists.
At SOC Boys Waists Of Percale ana
White Cambria.
At 75c. Boys White Cambria and Per-
Gale Laundered Shirt-Waists, with and
without collars.
EmbrOideries.
Remnants Of Nainsook and Cabric In
settings. in lengths suitable for trimming
waists or r. X. Skirts, at greatly reduced
prices.
Remnants OF Nainsook and Cambria
Edges I'm useful lengths. at about half
their former prices.
Black Nets.
Remnants OF Black la Tosca Nets. I'm
waist lengths, at greatly reduced prices
Remnants of Figured Black Nets, IN
waist lengths. new and effective, marked
at money-saving prices.
aces.
The times., 1899-06-21
Russia,s Merchant Marine.

The Russian Government from informa-
ton received by the Bureau of Naviga-
tion. is preparing measures for the early
development of its merchant marine. Al
though there are only twenty-four Rus
sian steamships OF over 1000 tons
and of them only four are over four
teen knots, the Russian Government dur
ing 1898 expended 2,05S32j roubles, or
over 81. 600. 900, on its seagoing steam
ships. To increase its navigation on the
Pacific, the Russian Government for the
next ten years will pay Suez Canal dues, as
the Austrian Government has done for
some time. on national merchandise
steamships. The restriction of the coast
ing trade of the Empire, whether the ports
are on the Baltic or Black seas or the
Pacific, will not appreciably affect Ameri-
can navigation. since for the last two
years no American vessels have entered
this country from or cleared for European
Russia, and last year only four American
sailing vessels entered from or cleared for
Russian ports on the Pacific.
The times., 1899-06-21
No wnrships to sydney.

The Navy Department has abandoned
its intention of sending warships to par
ticipate in the celebration at Sydney. Cape
Breton, on July H. at which the French
and English North American squadrons
are to be present. Secretary Long said
yesterday that the department had been
obliged to change its instructions in the
matter on account of the smallness of the
squadron OF evolution, and the great
amount of work which it had been directed
to perform during the summer season.
The squadron is so small that if one of
two vessels were TO be sent to Sydney
its usefulness would be considerably i'm
paired in the exercises arranged for the
present cruise. So many engagements to
visit points along the North Atlantic
Coast have been made for the squadron
that any more divisions OF that character
would interfere with the drills and exer-
cises necessary to keep it in a high
state of efficiency. The commanding Of
iicer was recently informed by the de-
partment that he might send one or two
of his vessels TO Sydney, and the mayor
of that place, who arranged the celebra
tion was SO notified
The times., 1899-06-21
Clerks Who shirk work.

The Secretary of the Navy has eX-
pressed his hearty approval of the Pay
master Generals efficiency order, requir-
ing close and undisturbed attention to
duty on the part of his clerical force
during the very brief and easy hours OF
the clerical day. In all forces there is ten
dency on the part of few clerks to shirk
work. and in all bureaus there should now
and then be taken steps to correct this
tendency. The fault is usually with only
few, and certainly not with the very
great majority of the clerks who do their
duty thoroughly. They are not to be
judged by the one or two inefIicients who
sometimes damage the reputation of
whole bureau. All such should be weeded
out.
The times., 1899-06-21
THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Engineers and Builders Asked to
Submit Plans for the Work.


In carrying out the provisions of the
last Sundry Civil Appropriation bill in
reference TO obtaining plans and designs
for a memorial bridge across the Potomac
River. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn and
General Wilson. Chief of Engineers of the
War Department, have completed arrange
ments whereby fifteen prominent bridge
buildings and engineers throughout the
country will be asked to submit plans for
the structure. An appropriation of $1,000
was made for this purpose. After the plans
have been submitted to board OF engineers
three of the best will be selected, for which
the following amounts will be paid: For
the first, 81 800; for the second, $1,000, and
for the third 81 1000. making a total of
81, 900. and leaving 81 900 OF the appropria-
ton TO be expended in necessary work in
connection with the execution of the act
OF Congress- All the other competitors
will be permitted to withdraw their plans
after the award shall have been made A
list of the competitors will be furnished
each of the engineers invited to compete.
The times., 1899-06-21
HEARD In THE HOTEL LOBBIES.

Charles H. Mullen, OF Pennsylvania, n
prominent Republican politician and close
personal friend of Senator Quay, is at
the Arlington. He said last night regard
ing Senator Quay's power in Pennsyl-
vani2: The larger part of the delegates
for the August Republican convention
have been elected. The Philadelphia men
have not been chosen as yet, but they will
not be very large part of the entire con-
vention, no matter what their affiliations
may be. 1t is safe to say from the dele
gates already selected that the entire con-
vention of 203 members Will not contain
more than forty anti-Quay men, or in
surgents, as the regulars call them. More
than 200 will be Quay men. The sentl-
meIt of the entire party is really with
him, no matter how much noise the 'antls
may make. The convention will nominate
a State Treasurer and two judges, one for
the Superior Court, and one for the Su-
preme Court. The candidates for the State
treasurership will nearly all be men who
have fought with the Pennsylvania regl-
ments in Porto Rico and the Philippines,
as the party policy will be to choose men
with the glamour of the war in their favor
Colonel Hawkins, Of the Tenth Pennsyl-
vania Regiment, who has been in the
Philippines, Will perhaps have the best
chance for the nomination. Lieutenant
Colonel Barnet, also of the Tenth Penn
sylvania, is also spoken of as candidate.
Col. Willis Hulings. who has served in
Porto Rico, will be another candidate.
Mr. Mullen is of the opinion that the
friendship of the Senate for Senator Quay
will cause favorable action to be taken
by that body when the question OF
the legality of his appointment is con-
sidered, despite the recent precedents
against such a decision.
The times., 1899-06-21
GJYMoNT-

STEAMER KENT-Daily excursions Except Sun
cav h0uni 'tiP' = eAelislIiis'
dren, 10 cents Popular moonlight excursions
every night Except Sunday) Special rates to
churches, sunday schools, societies, and parties
No liquor boat grounds.
Leave Washington, Monday, Wednesday. and
Friday, $3.50 a. m, $3.50 and 10 p. IN. Tuesday
Thursday and saturday, 9;3O a. m. p.
Leave GlymOnt, Monday. Wednesday, and Fri
day. 80 or ,, and p. m. Tuesday. Thurs
dav. and Saturday, $50 4. m, 1850 or .. and )
p. III.
sWill be held till or s o'clock TO aeeommo-
date large excursion parties.
Address GLYIIoNT STEAMBOAT CO.. Wharf,
foot Of 9Th ST. lell-tt.em
The times., 1899-06-21
ALLEGED RED CROSS FRAUD.
Miss Barton Notifies the Pcstofiice
DeDRrtmenf.

Postmaster General Smith has received
General of Posts of Cuba, enclosing one
from Miss Barton, President Of the Ameri-
can National Red Cross, who asks aid of
the Postofice Department in putting a
stop to an evident fraud now being prac-
tised upon charitably disposed people in
the name of the Red Cross, by a man who
styles himself Rev. ]. F. Marston.
This man seems to have operated late
ly in the States of Missouri, Tennessee,
and Illinois. His method is to represent
himself as a collector for the Red Cross.
the money to be used for the alleviation
OF suffering in Cuba. After collecting a
small amount-say $15.50-he encloses the
cents to Miss Barton and keeps the dol
lars for Misunderstanding, however. that he
enclosed the full amount, leaving the re-
cipient OF his letter to infer that the let
ter had been rifed while in the mails. In
calling this fraud TO Director Rathbone's S
attention Miss Barton addressed him the
following letter:
Tulipan. June IL, 1899.
Major Estes Rathbone Commanding Department
OF Posts Havana, Cuba:
Major: Allow me, please, to enclose to you
three letters with contents received ior the in
spection of such of your official staff as it properly
falls to.
This is a rather fresh outbreak in the reverend's
phianthropic endeavors, although he has from
time to time made aware OF him for year at
least and we have not failed to try such means
as we had TO introduce him to such parties as
would be interested in him, but thus far without
success As he seems to be troubled about his
''remttances," pass him on TO you, in the hope
that some OF your benevolently inclined officials
NAV be able TO afford him some satisfaction or
point out the proper persons department to
do so.
With respect, l remain, major. yours cor
daily, CLARA BARTON.
The matter will be placed in the hands
OF inspectors for investigation.
The times., 1899-06-21

Miss Lacey Johnston gave reception
to her High School friends at Broadview,
the residence OF her mother, Mrs. S. Lacey
Johnston. and Maj. r. s. Lacey, Ballston,
Va. Saturday last. Her guests We're
Misses Helen and Virginia Weyand and
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Weyand of
Washington: Miss Mary Boteler, Miss
Ruth Clements. daughter of ex-Common-
wealth Attorney James Z. Clements:
Misses Gertrude and Ruth Young. daugh-
ters of Rev. William ]. Young pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, Ballston
and Messrs. Basil D. Boteler Rufus c.
Darby, Jesse B. Hirst, S. D. Caldwell
Jesse Arnold. C. J. Neiss, and ]. F.
Brewer. With these representatives of
our High School were Miss Lucy Watkins.
of Beaver Pa; Miss Minnie Knox, OF
CadiZ, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Croker,
of Ballston, and Mrs A. B. Lacey. of
Washington. The grounds of the hand
some residence and house were brilliant
ly lighted with Chinese lanterns and
dainty refreshments were served
The times., 1899-06-21

Commodore Badger entered the Navy
September 9, 1871, attaining the rank of d
passed midshipman August 10. 1S47. He
was commissioned a master in the old
Navy September IA, 1855. and the very
next day was promoted to the rank of
lieutenant. With the outbreak of the Civil
War Commodore Badger was commission
ed a lieutenant commander. He reached
the rank of commander in 1866, when hos
tilities had concluded. In the general flow
of promotions he was commissioned cap
tain in 1872 and in 1881 was made a COM
modore, the rank with which he retired.
Commodore Badger. it will be seen, had a
long career in the Navy. Of the total time
he was in the service he spent twenty
years at sea, being on shore duty eighteen
years and six months. Commodore Badger
was appointed from Pennsylvania. The
deceased was we'll known among the older
naval officers who now make Washington
their home. His death will be sad news
to many of his old fellow officers, who.
like himself. have retired from the active
service of the sea. but still cherish the
days spent on the ancient ships of war.
The times., 1899-06-21
lmaginar, Ailments.

There are many who have pains in the
back and imagine that their kidneys are
affected. while the only trouble is a rheu-
matism of the muscles. or. at worst, lum-
bago. that can be cured by a few applica-
tions of Chamberlain Pain Balm or by
dampening a piece OF flannel with Pain
Balm and binding it on over the affected
parts. For sale by Henry Evans. 93s F
Street northwest. wholesale and retail. and
all druggists.
The times., 1899-06-21

The work of placing the huge granite
capstone on the pedestal of the Sher-
man statue, now being erected south Of
the Treasury Building, was accomplished
yesterday. The stone is the largest of the
kind ever placed in this city weighing
over fifteen tons. Its dimensions are
twelve by nine feet, with a thickness of
twenty-one inches. There was a slight
accident after the work was begun. caused
by the breaking OF one OF the pulley
blocks. No damage was done, however.
as the ropes did not give way, and after
the repairs were made the stone was sue
cessfully lowered into place.
The times., 1899-06-21
MlIIIa, AprlI 2, Is3I.
Hon: Charles Emory Smith, Postmaster General
Death of an American Abroad.

The State Department is informed by
the Consul at Panama that Herbert Knight.
of Milwaukee, an American citizen, died
at st. Thomas Hospital in that city. May
q. Knight was On his way from the Playa
del Orc mines for New York On arriv-
ing at Panama he was taken sick and car
ried to the hospital. The doctor pro-
nounced his case fellow fever. His per-
sonal effects consisted mostly of clothing.
which the Consul did not take charge of,
owing to danger of infection.
The times., 1899-06-21
The New Orleans on n voyage.

The cruiser New Orleans left Gardner's s
Bay Monday for a short run to sea- She
will return to Gardner's Bay The North
Atlantic squadron will leave Boston on
Thursday for Newport, where it will re-
sumo the exercises in connection with the
Naval War College. The squadron will
reach Newport on Friday.
The times., 1899-06-21
NO CENSORSHIP OVER MAIL.
Director NailIe Addresses n Denia
fl tIa pos Gona.aI

Director YailIe Addresses n Denial
to the Postmaster General.
In view of the statement made in some
of the newspapers in this country that let
ters from volunteers in the Philippines
had been opened, and resealed after certain
portions supposedly expressive of dssat-
isfaction had been cut out, Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith gave out for
publication yesterday the following letter
from the director OF posts of the Philip
pines, who appends such a clipping:
Manila. April >. 1899
Hon. Charles Emory Smith, Postmaster General
Washington, ID. C.:
Sir: The above attached clipping has bocn
sent to me. My correspondent did not state what
paper it was taken from, but | think it is from
the Springfield Republican" 1t is not necessary
to assure you | am not risking personal liberty
by allowing any letters TO be tampered with and
it will be useless to assure the originator of the
absurd story OF censorship of the mails that he is
mistaken. because he knows that the story was
manufactured for political reasons"
Very respectfully.
+. W NAlLLE, Director Of Posts
The times., 1899-06-21
COMMODORE BADGER DEAD.
The Aged Retired Officer PASSES
Away Mt Concord, Mass.

Commodore Oscar C. Badger, retired, of
the United States Navy. died yesterday
morning at Concord, Mass The commo-
dore, who was seventy-six years old, had
lived in this city a greater part of the
time since his retirement in 1885. His re-
mains will doubtless be inferred in Ar
lington.