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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
FRAUDS IN TEE MAILS.
Curious Offences Against the Postal
Regulations.

a recent order. issued by the Postoffice
Department requiring that those detected
in fraudulent use Of the mails shall show
cause why fraud order be not issued
against them. has discovered some peculiar
offences against the law regulating the usa
OF the mails. and has brought forth pro
tests and appeals for leuiency equally cur
ious.
one offender from New Jersey, adver-
risel for a fee Of 50 cents TO instruct how
to secure good paying positions. His cor
respondents are advised TO secure civil ser
vice application blanks and are especially
urged TO pass excellent examination. FoI
the reason that he is a prominent member
Of the Methodist Church he pleads that the
mails shall not be closed against him.
A second Culprit, as a positive receipt
valued at so cents for the determination OF
rats and vermin. advises his clients to
catch and Kill them. His appeal to the
Department states that his bride would re-
nuunce him should he be stamped q fraud
In Chicago an advertiser promises so
cents worth OF advice concerning the future
and replying 10 communications accom-
panied by cash writes to consult your
nearest fortune teller" and he asks that
the order be not issued against him as
be proposed 10 close down anyhow"
4 woman in New York. who advised
those Of her sex desiring perfect shapes
TO pad themselves. and charged s. for the
idea. said in her answer to the order that
she might do something terrible if she
couldn't receive any more mail
\ number Of those against whom fraud
orders have been issued have offered their
services 10 the Assistant Attorney General
as detectives in hustling up offenders.
The practice Of the Department is TO deal
0 s,-s,. -,
they discontinue the fraudulent use Of the
mails This is usually faithfully adhered
20. as the punishment is severe upon those
who continue to disregard the law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
BASEBALL WAR ENDED.
Three Circuits Arranged for the
Season of 1900.

IOOOs
NEW YORK. March 19.-The settlement
Of the trouble between Ban Johnson, Presi-
dent Of the American League, and James A
Hart, OF the Chicago National League club,
by which Comiskey will be permitted to
place another club in the Windy City,
means that within a few days the circuit
committee will notify p T. Powers, Presi-
dent Of the Eastern League, that he is en-
titled TO Washington and Baltimore TO
complete his circuit. Then professional
baseball in the principal cities of America
will be controlled in this fashion, under the
protection of the national agreement:
National League-Boston Brooklyn, New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis,
Pittsburg, and Cincinnati.
Eastern League-Worceste Providence,
Toronto, Montreal. Syracuse, Rochester,
Baltimore, and Washington.
American League-Chicago. Buffalo
Cleveland, Kansas City. indianapolis, De-
troit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.
This arrangement, it is believed, will
ensure a profitable season for all the
clubs, and as the three circuits will be
banded together for mutual protection it
is calculated by the promoters that out
can association next year will be impos-
sible. The magnates contend that in
case Of opposition they can quickly estab-
lish continuous" baseball by running
second teams on their own grounds TO
conflict with the games of a new organi-
zation. The Eastern League circuit
named above is compact and consequently
devoid Of long railroad jumps. Many Of
the surplus players in the National
League will find employment under Presi-
dent Powers.
The Baltimore Club will be managed by
William Barnie who is popular in that |
city He has organized a stock company |
and has Il frst-class baseball team mapped |
out. Thomas Burns. who managed the !
Chicago Club last year. will take hold Of !
the Washington Club. He knows the value |
Of players, and says he will have a fast |
team. The other Eastern League clubs |
have competent managers and plenty of |
good players. Ball cranks in Baltimore and |
Washington will be surprised when they |
see what Eeastern League ball is like. 1t |
will be faster than that played by the |
Clevelands and New Yorks |
in the National League last year.
In getting a club into Chicago President |
JohI son has scored a notable victory. and |
has paved the way for busy season in the |
West. While not so compact as the East
arn the American circuit is better arrang- |
I'd than ever before. The whole plan Will |
receive the stamp Of official approval in
side Of a week which means that there |
will be peace in the baseball world for this /
season at least.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
A BOVINE BRINGS TROUBLE.
Alleged Victims of One-HOrDed
Bull Sue for Damages.

A one horned Maryland bull played very
prominent part in suit for damages, tried
yesterday before Justice Cole, sitting for
Circuit Court business. The plaintiffs in
the case we're the Misses Leila and Sabns
Matthews, who reside at Chapel Point
on the Potomac River, and the defendant
was Capt Ephriam 6. Randall. The ladies'
we're represented by Messrs. Hamilton &
Colbert and the defendant by MessTs.
Douglass & Wright.
1t was alleged in the declaration that on
September 70 last. while the plaintiffs
were making their way to the landing at
Chapel Point, they were attacked by a
bull which some boat hands were driving
aboard the steamer which lay at the
wharf, in charge of Captain Randall. The
roadway along which the young ladies were
making their way to the wharf, according
to the testimony, is very near the water.
The bull which was being led to the
chute Just about the time the plaintiffs
were approaching, became unmanageable
and broke away from his guards. When at
liberty. according TO the evidence, the in
furiated animal claimed the whole roadway
and proceeded at once to clear it Of every
thing human. The Misses Matthews, IN
fortunately, were the first persons which
attracted the attention OF the animal as
he rushed madly In the direction from
which they we're coming. The testimony
was not clear as to how the bull managed
to throw both the ladies into the water. as
the eyewitnesses were not positive as TO
whether he threw one in and then turned
and sent the other after her or not. How
ever according to the testimony, at the
time the ladies we're attacked the air was
filled with lingerie. yari-colored ribbons,
and ladies hats. 1t was stated that the
plaintiffs were not seriously injured,
though they we're very much frightened,
and suffered great discomfort as the result
Of their encounter with the bovine.
The suits Of the plaintiffs were originally
brought before Justice OF the Peace f.
Carroll MattinGly, where they each were
awarded damages in the sum Of $780, the
amount claimed. The defendant appealed
to the higher court. At the conclusion Of
the argument yesterday afternoon Justice
Cole instructed the jury to return d sealed
verdict this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
MORE FOOD FOR PORTO RICANs.
General Davis Asks for Five Hun
dred Tons n Week.

The distress among the native Porto
Ricans instead Of decreasing, is increas-
ing. and General Davis, Military Governor
OF the island has csbled the War Depart
ment that he will need 500 tons Of pro
visions weekly to keep the natives from
starving The Acting Secretary Of War has
issued orders to the Commissary General
TO get the provisions ready for shipment
and 10 the Quartermaster General 10 ar
range to have d transport carry the food
1t viii be composed Of four-sevenths rice
tWo-sevenths beans. and fourteenth
each Of bacon and cod fish
General Davis says that the distress
among the Porto Ricans will probably con
tinue for months and urges the appropria-
ton OF several million dollars for public
works en the island in order that the
natives may be given employment and the
Government relieved OF the necessity Of
supporting them.
General Davis. IN another telegram 10
the Navy Department enqured II be might
on account Of the necessities OF the situa-
tion. not conform 10 the regulation requii-
ing thar contracts FOR the purchase OF sup
plies shall not be made except after ad-
vertisement in newspapers inviting bids
lie suggested that be be permitted TO pur-
chase relief supplies in the open market as
too great delay would be caused by adver
Using. The War Department telegraphed
General Davis this afternoon that the
President on February "A last had APPROX
ed az act OF Congress permitting the sus-
pension OF the law requiring advertise
menis foI bids, and granted him the nee
essary authority 10 make open market pun
chases.
Arrangements were made today by the
Department for sending a party OF forty
civil engineers and assistants to Porto
Rico to carry. out plans FOR relief work
They will sail from New York FOR san
Juan on the transport Burnside on Wed
nesday.
The War Department officials have under
consideration plan suggested by General
Davis for giving employment 10 $4,000
Por;o Ricans on Government work IL Il
hoped that the money they Will earn will
relieve the prevailing distress No action
will probably be taken until the return OF
Secretary Root 10 Washington. He Is ex-
pcctca 10 be al his desk on Thursday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
SEED CONTRACT AWARDED.
Million Packets VIII He Re
uuircd i'm 1901.

Secretary Wilson yesterday awarded the
contract for supplying the Department OF
Agriculture with garden. field and flower
seeds for the year 1901 to the New York
Market Gardeners Association. of New
York. al their bid Of SIS. S74 The other bid
ders were the Ullathorne Seed Company. of
Memphis. Tenn $50 SEQ: Charles Parker.
Santa Clara Cal. So CC0; the Henry Phil
lips Seed and Implement Company, Toledo,
Ohio. So $50; ], NJ. Thorburn d Co. New
York $40 and Oscar II. viii & Co., Bis
marck. y. D. S134 504 The bid Of the
Unathorne Seed Company was withdrawn
and the award was made to the next lowest
bidder
The total number OF packets Of seed re-
quired is Il .0S6. 96S. OF this number 49,
93G. GOO are vegetable seeds. $50. 400 field and
lawn grass seeds and 200, SOS flower seeds.
The vegetable seeds comprise beet, cucum-
Der. lettuce. melon onion, radish. bean.
pea and sweet corn. and the field and
lawn grass seeds include cotton and to-
bacco.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
TO RELIEVE CAPTAIN LEARY.
The Governor of Guam VIII Likely
He Given Another Assignment

ne 6tNen Announcer ANstE nlPnf.
It is probable that Capt Richard P.
Leary, United States Navy. Governor OF
Guam, will be relieved of his gubernatorial
duties about the beginning of the next
fiscal year. July /. and detailed elsewhere.
Captain Leary will have then been at
Guam nearly a year. The reasons f1r the
discussion by the naval authorities of the
advisability OF relieving him have not been
made but il is suggested as one of them
that Captain Leary has been on sea and
foreign service almost continuously for two
and a half years. The Navy Department
does not intend to retain officers on for
eign shore service longer than the usual
period OF sea detail, two years for high
officers. and three years for their juniors
Reports just received by the Navy De
partment from Captain Leary contain
some explanations Of his reasons for is
suing certain orders which have been OBJ
jectionable to the people of Guam and
have caused considerable criticism OF his
course. One order forbade the ringing
of the church bell at Agana Captain
Leary says in explanation of this that
the church was located close to the hos
pital in which were seventeen typhoid
fever patients from the American marine
garrison. who were much annoyed by the
bell ringing.
Another and more important order
abolished the custom Of suspending all
occupation on church feast days. This
gave great offence and the matter was
brought TO the notice Of the Navy Depart
ment. It is understood that Captain
Leary has been instructed to amend the
order so as 10 let the people observe a
great many Of these feast days as they
were accustomed to do. The Administra-
ton approves Captain Leary's order abol-
ishing slavery in Guam.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
1NpRAvELLIs LONG TRIP.
4 British steamer sails 26.&6N Miles
Carrying steal Rails.

BALTIMORE. March l9.-When the Brit
ish steamer Indravelli. which passed
through the Capes today. reaches Bslti-
more tomorrow she will have completed
what was probably the longest round Trip
ever made by any steamer out ~ this
mort. since last August. when she sailed
from sparrow Point with steel rails for
VIadivostoek. Siberia. the Indravsiii VIII
have Travelled 20 26S miles when she re-
turns today.
From Baltimore he steamer went lis
miles TO Gibraltar. then 800 miles through
the Mediterranean Sea to the Suez Canal,
1910 miles down the Red Sea 10 Alden,
1870 miles on the Arabian Sea 70 Colombo.
l $50 miles across the Sea OF Bengal out
through the Straits Of Sumatra to Singa-
pore. . 900 miles through the China " ell
low and Japan seas to the latitude Of
Shanghai, and then 700 miles TO her desu-
nation.
This voyage the IudravelH retraced on
her return. making the total distance she
Travelled % PCS miles. On her arrival the
vessel will at once begin to take on an
other cargo Of steel rails for Vladivostook.
The Indravelli halls from Liverpool. and
is commanded by Captain Craven. She IS
a steel tramp steamer 400 feet long and
registers 3.10O tons. She was built in
Glasgow in 1897.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
A REPUBLICAN SPLIT.
Two Alexandria Factions Name Con-
ventIOn Delegates.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. March 19-The
city Republican convention met al noon to-
day, being called to order by Joseph L.
Crupper. in Serepta Hall The chairman
stated that the first business 70 be trans
acted was the election Of chairman Mr.
Crupper and Frank Baltimore were placed
in nomination, but the latter declined in
favor Of Mr.. Crupper who was chosen. E.
j. Webster and John II. Harrison we're
placed in nomination for secretary. the
latter declining, and the former was de-
clared secretary. Albert Green Of the
Second ward then arose and enquired Of
the chairman if he knew that there was a
contestiug delegation present. The chair
man stated that he would not recognize
the contesting delegation, whereupon that
delegation left the hall In a quiet and
orderly manner. After the boilers had left
the hall the following delegates were
placed in nomination to attend the Con
gressional Convention which meets IN
Warrenton March 81. Marshall L. King
r. p W. Garnet. James NJ. Buckner, 7.
NJ Watson. and J. II. Harrison. with JOS
eph Crupper George Rowland. and Nelson
Wexford as alternates.
The Warrenton convention will send
delegates to the State convention. which
meets at Norfolk, April 10. and This con-
yenticn will send delegates 10 the National
Convention to nominate a candidate for
President a4d Vice President
J H. Harrison, :. ". Prichard and J. VI
Buckuer were appointed a committee 10
draft resolutions. They are as follows:
Resolved. That the Republicans Of Alexandra.
Va, in convention assembled. renew their ale
glance to the principles OF the Rrpub.iyan party
and heartily endorse the Administration of
President Mckinley; that We also heartily endorse
the course % the Hon. Park Aguew a. state
chairman, and The delegates Go the Norfolk con.
vcutiuu are hereby instructed 90 vote FOR his re-
election. We endorse the administration and
contend that The present fight in Alexandra is
unreasonable. We also endorse our gity chairman
Joseph l.. CuCppcr, and the way ne has managed
the affairs Of the city 90 Alexandria Va. We
further endorse NJ. NcKinley'- Administration
After reading the resolutions were I'M
auimously adopted. The auti-Agnew fac
ton. or boilers, who left the hall under
the leadership of Magnus l. Robinson
coIored. proceeded 10 Odd Fellows Hall In
south ColumbUs Street where Councilman
Frank Evans was elected chairman Of the
convention Several speeches were made
.leuouncinc the Agurw faction. The fol
lowing were elected delegates 10 attend the
Warrenton and also the State convention
Frank Evans, Frank Williams. James
Turley. Mex. Ware Albert Lucas. Thomas
n Morgan. Josiah Green. and Anthony
Parker we're chosen alternates. Resolutions
were adopted endorsing President McKin-
ley's Administration, and denOuncme
Joseph L. Crupper, who is chairman OF
the other faction, II the boilers attend
the Warrenton convention it is said they
will not be recognized.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
DANIEL M. HARVEY CAUGHT.


The arrest in Baltimore OF Daniel NJ
Harvey, alias George Chamberlain, on
charges Of false pretences and passing
worthless checks. has an echo in this city,
where the accused is said to be wanted
on similar allegations. Harvey was taken
into custody Saturday afternoon and com
mitted to Jail for passing an alleged worth
less check on James p O'Connor Mana
ger of the Hotel Rennert. OF Baltimore.
Information OF the arrest reached this
city yesterday morning and Detective
Herndon went TO Baltimore to learn the
status Of the case against the prisoner in
that city. Several hotels and many promi-
nent persons, including Senators and Rep
resentatives. are said to have been duped
by the man. against whom charge Of
forgery is also brought here.
II Is not expected that Harvey viii lie
brought here for trial at this time Re
will be tried in Baltimore and probably
sentenced there. IN case Of an acquittal ID
that city however. The prisoner viii be az.
raigued IN the local courts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Results Mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March l9.-Trsck heavy.
First racc-For three-year-olds and upward: one
mile John Baker lyidtoe), even, won; Monk
Wayman SHAW, 80 to /, second; Florizlr
MitchelD, to ], third Time, las.
Second race-For three year olds; selling: six
iurlougs. Jamaica SHAW, to 1, won; Grayless
Wedderstraud) - 10 J, second; Lonond wink
field. 20 J. third Time, lis.
Third ract-For four-yearolds and upward; sell
ing: one and Oue-eghth miles. Col. Cuke DO
landl. even won; Rushhelds CSouthardl. 10 to 1.
second; swordsman lLlndy), 10 to l, third. Time.
lola.
Fourth race-For three -year-oids and upward;
handicap; one aud ouchalf GILES Donna Rita
MITCHELL. S TO 5, won: Strangest MILLER, 6
to- j. second. Pos-um tWeddtTStraud), 10 TO /,
third Time, 2:4jiz.
Fifth race For fyur-yssr-olds and upward; sell
irg: seven furougs. Agitator CBoand), Z To- ),
won: Banrca ,WukfeldD, Is TO ]. second Tom
Kingsley CNitchelD, to !, third. Time, 1:522a.
Sixth aoe-for three-ycar-olds; six furlongs.
Harry Luoesoo lNit,heD, . to I, won; SYLVAN
tshaUl. 10 /, second; Irene Hayes (Rose), 40
to ], third. Time l:2l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
TALK OF MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Justice barnard and &. {. Clark 60
Discuss Them Tonight.

Justice Barnard and Mr. c. c. Clark will
address the public meeting of the Capital
Social Science Club at the Central High
School this evening on certain municipal
problems connected with the control Of
companies enjoying municipal franchises
Justice Barnard Will speak from legal
standpoint on the subject Of the regulation
Of rates explaining the principles upon
which we're based his own recent decision
in the telephone case and various late de-
cisions OF the United States Supreme Court.
Mr.. Clark. who has recently returned to
Washington, after a temporary residence 10
Philadelphia will speak Of the results
which have followed the lease Of the mu-
nicipal gas works in the latter city TO a
private corporation. IN opportunity viii
then be given for questions and general
discussion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
Texas Antitrust Law Sustained.

The Supreme Court yesterday. in an opin-
ion announced by Mr.. Justice McKenna
sustained the validity Of the antitrust law
Of Texas. as applied 10 trade operations
y,ithin the limits OF the State It came be
sore the court upon a writ of error to the
Court of Civil Appeals Of Texas in the mat
tor of the prosecution Of the Waters-P Pierce
on Company, the Texas representative Of
the Standard Oil Company. Its business
methods. under the statute OF 1889 were
declared to constitute a monopoly and a
trust. Its permit to do business IN the
state was revoked by the action Of the
state court. and that action is affirmed by
the Judgment Of the Supreme Court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
Nlisnt Mnssles.

There arc quite a number Of people NiDHog
enough eco attempt 10 ey1de ihe muzzle edIct %
the saloas oi the District 0i Columbia hy having
rhe ma7zlo, sufficiently lar- o. enable the dogs 20
slip them IF their nose. 3D.. is au infringe eat
of tie lsH and renders fhe CANNES liable 20 be
imurudrd u Fou have dog that Won arc
foud a. tie luly thing 10 d. is 90 send him 10
some friend 10 the country until she Commits
si0ners are cured or locked up and meanwhile
console ,ouiscif with that best Of al whistles;
that friend 90 health aud sickness. Tharp's Pure
Berkeley Rye 4 full-messuo quart bottle costs
only q. Telephone ll4l JAS. Thsrp, sl2 Street
northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
FRICTION OVER DOG MUzzLEs.
Two New Cases Yesterday Before
the District COmmissioners.


All the trouble over dogs and their muz-
lies is not ended in Washington by any
means. Yesterday the Commissioners
wrestled with two new claims against the
dOg-catchers. and decided both adversely.
One came from a gentleman whose dog
was a puppy only two months old. He
thought it unfair that a puppy should be
captured at that age and explained be had
been informed that no dog was taken
under six months old Poundmaster Elm
stein recommended. however. that no age
limit be observed. in which view the Com
missioneTs concur.
Joseph : Moss the second complainant,
has a muzzle for his dog. but the boys In
his neighborhood catch the animal on the
street and take both collar and muzlle
from his neck. While the dog was enjoy
ing freedom OF that sort recently the
Poundmaster's men came along and cap
tured him Mr. Moss protested against the
fine on the ground that he had personally
complied with the law.
In deciding the case the Board OF Com
missioners divided, Messrs. Wight and
Beach casting their votes in favor Of the
poundmaster Mr. Ross thought the man
should be given back his money.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
THE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.
A Meeting Scheduled for Tonight
That Promises to he Interestfng.

The Democratic meeting advertised for
tonight at Washington Hal. corner OF
Pennsylvania Avenue and Third Street
southeast. is likely to be an animated and
Interesting one.
The intention is to discover If an anti
Bryan sentiment is being clandestinely
worked up in the District, and if so to make
il come out into the open and fight
squarely. Messrs. Cochrane and Clark OF
Missouri have promised to speak as has
Mr.. Sulzer Of New York. A large attend
ance IS expected. as the East Siders are
up in arms and determined to find out
ARE at
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
A NAVAL OFFICERS SUICIDE.
The Report Upon the Death of Lieu
tenant Commander +. r. Greene.

The Report Upon the Death of Lieu
tenant Commander +. r. Greene.
The Secretary of the Navy has received
the report of the board of officers appoint
ed to enquire into the death Of Lieut.
Commander Francis E. Greene. OF the Mont
gomery, who shot himself on board that
vessel at Montevideo, Uruguay. January IL
The report shows that COMMANDER Greene
had apparently been in his usual health
and spirits and had done nothing to indi-
cate that he was contemplating suicide
About 10 o'clock on the night OF his death
he was in the cabin Of Commander Mer-
rill OF the ship laughing. He said good
night and retired to his own cabin and ten
minutes later q shot was heard
He was found lying dead on his cabin
floor with large hole in his forehead and
a pistol by his side. He left no note or
letter explaining his act. The body was
buried In the English cemetery at Monte
video and will be brought to this country
for burial at some future date