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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A BooKmAKING SCHEME.
How New York Firm VIII Take
the Public In.

ROCHESTER, y. Y. March 25.-A num-
Der Of people here have received letters
from Wilcox & Co.. "turfmen." New York.
and it is understood some of the letters
have borne fruit The promoters say in
their letter that the only people who make
money out Of the races are the bookmakers.
They propose 10 operate a series Of books
at the Eastern racetracks during the com
ing season The books will be backed by a
syndicate that the public is invited to join.
The letter says:
"Icu are probably familiar with the
enormous profits made annually by book
makers. who multiply their capital many
times in a year. Through us the public
Is offered the privilege Of investing any
sum from S25 to $500. These sums will be
duly recorded on receipt and enter into the
capital employed by the syndicate for its
business Of the week beginning on Monday
following the receipt Of the investment.
At the close Of each week during the racing
season the profits on the capital employed,
less expenses OF operation. will be credited
pro rata to the members OF the syndicate.
At the close Of the last business day Of
each month during the operation Of the
plan all profits due each member will be
distributed
Any member can withdraw his share Of
the capital at the close Of any month, pro-
vidng two weeks notice is given OF such
intended withdrawal All money for in
vestment must be paid in by April 10 to
participate in the opening week"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
DESTRUCTION ON STREET CARS.
seat Coverings ON City and subur-
ban Road Coaches SIaSbed.


Depredations OF an unusual character
were committed last night by an unknown
individual on several cars Of the City and
Suburban Railway Company. Reports to
the police indicate three cases Of wantou
destruction, and an investigation will to-
day be made with a view to learning the
identity OF the culprit.
The depredstions were committed within
2 few hours OF each other and upon sepa-
rate branches OF the City and Suburban
Road. II was shortly before o'clock
when Conductor Maupin. who Is employed
upon ihe Street branch, noticed numer-
Gus cuts and slashes in the carpet cover
ings OF seats Of his car. When the con-
ductor made the discovery there were no
passengers in the car. but several min
utes before a man. about forty years Of
age. had left the coach at the corner Of
Fifth and G. Streets northeast. Suspicion
fell upon this man and a description Of him
has been furnished the police.
An hour later a report OF a similar out
rage upon the railway property was re-
ceived al Police Headquarters. In this in
stance Car No. 10. on the North Capitol
Street branch Of the road was slashed and
the seats badly damaged. Conductor Swan
was IN charge Of the car and he notified
the main office OF the company. No one
fell under suspicion In this case which was
not discovered until the car reached the
head OF North Capitol Street Shortly
after this it vas reported that a third car
of what is known as the Maryland Avenue
division OF the road. had been cut and
carved and seats slashed in numerous
nlaCes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
THE VETERANS PROTEST.
AntagOnlSm TO RenOvdting the Rec
Ords of Discharged Soldiers.
Pennsylvania L. V. l.. Posts Resent
the Action of Congress-LcgisIa-
tiOn Prompted by Dishonest Claim
sgcnts-The President Invoked to
stop the Passage of Such Bills.

PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-Veterans
all over the State have been aroused by
certain bills Of a general or special nature
that have been introduced in Congress
to reuovate the records Of dishonorably
discharged soldiers Of the civil war. The
feeling OF antagonism to legislation Of this
character has focused Itself in resolu-
tions of more or less emphasis, a fair sam
pie Of which are the resolutions adopted by
the Union Veteran Legion Of Pittsburg
At a meeting of Encampment No. 1,
Union Veteran Legion, of Pittsburg. COM
posed of upward Of 1000 honorably dis
charged survivors Of the war for the Union
who enlisted for three years or during
the war and who served not less than two
years in active service, unless earlier dis
charged for wounds, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas it has come 10 the notice Of the en-
Campment that from various parts Of the country
now thirty-f five years after the close of the war
for the Union numerous acts of Congress from
time to time being introduced and passed in
Congress purportiug to be bills to amend the
military records Of soldiers in said war, and
Whereas to the knowledge Of members OF this
encampment many OF said acts for amendments
OF records are really to wipe out the records
Of soldiers dishoucraby discharged for cowardiCe,
desertcn, and other dssIaCoiul causes in the time
Of war and convictions for said crime occurring
after fair trials and at time when all the facts
were fresh in the minds of the military authorities,
and
Whereas this encampment believes that many
Of said acts to amend the military records are
instigated and prompted by dishonest claim
agents throughout the country to enable
worthy. dshonoraby discharged soldiers to have
their names added 20 the pension roll Of the coun-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
DAWSONS MAIL FACILITIES.
4 Complaint Registered That Only
Letters 60 Through.

The mail facilities between the United
States and Dawson are not satisfactory TO
the people OF the Klondike. and they are
ouergeucally protesting against the co-di-
tior-.
They claim that the Canadian Develop
meut Company is not delivering the 700
pounds of matter a week required under
the contract. and ask the authorities 10
take measures 20 have the mail sent. 10
is also claimed that much matter upon
which frst-llass rates are paid is W.llllli
until the summer.
The Dawson people have addressed COM
municatiaus 20 tire PoStmasters General
Of the United States and Canada contain
ing a record Of their wants Tines a-e
signed by all the large commercial com
nsuiez ard business men Of Dawson in
general. besides the Board Of Trade. Tie
letters read as Iollows:
I'VE are reliably informed that uni'r
The instructions of the department llmii J
the CARRYING Of letters only, mucn natter
upon which iTst-class postage has been
paid has bel withheld, and viii not De
delivered until the approaching Summer
This works a great hardship on those de-
pending on the mail for the traOsm sslon
OF documents and papers absolutely assen-
tial to the proper carrying on OF business.
Many OF US are aASO HuNSsA ibtlS ~ -aANA'~
calls, which are withheld. although nrst-
class rates have been paid thereon.
We would therefore respectfully request
that relief be afforded us to the extent Of
forwarding up TO the full quantity specified
in the contract all matter upon which first
class postage has been paid. and that II
necessary TO ensure the sending Of all first
class matter. an enlarged and supplement-
AIRY contract be entered into forthwith.
Your petitioners would also submit that
all matter OF whatever class consigned TO
the postal service be promptly forwarded
TO its destination, as in many instances
periodicals. books. pamphlets, etc, are as
essential to business interests as is cor
respondenee.
Notices are frequently received that
mail matter is held for insuficiency Of
postage. The time specified in the notice
ttwo weeks is not sufficient for the amount
required TO be returned. Replies to such
notices sent from Skaguay to this place TO
be replied to require at least four weeks;
from Seattle six weeks. II will therefore
be seen that this works great hardship and
loss.
We would therefore respectfully request
that the postmasters at Sbaguay, Seattle,
and other places be instructed to retain
mail matter on which insufficient postage
has been paid a sufficient length OF time.
say. two months. TO enable those interested
20 make good the dedeiency before final dis
Tosiuun is made"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
PADDING THE MAILS.
An Alleged scheme by which Rail-
way Companies Profit.


Inc padIihg of mails at u1ne NueN
the average weight is determined for
four years contract between the railroads
and tho co,srrr,a,+ Is evr-sed in ,lelr.
-.-.,-,-,,t, .e,5,,.i-
'oN III, ''s i'i III % ''le ie'i'''
Of Is. Z Fechtg, former e.. pl -Et ul '-e
Noiorado Midland RaiI"ay I'm PHus 100,
letters teicgrans. anu PH's so5i'pui'r
ldc-slmiles snow the mtlEoIa ps "H'."
the Government is aunuaHy Iun'sd oi me
lions OF dollars. Railroad emp'ottS dl
forced to assist in this ROBBERY, 1aousn
they DO not share the spcils'
Tons and tons OF faxed mai ooH
gItsalchai RECORDS anu lIauhC' -
ments are shipped and reshlpped III 'ailtu
states man SACKS between l.ii.ts o." we
same i''u loI peIl11 ol "ou~1 I'M! 20.
secull'e Gays '"heh the a''i'se "e's"' 10
oo,tlhed anu uaeu as paSi9 " -'''if-"
s"tIDl lot tHe iouI St@i9 IN" -''H
Fethlls Is no" gov ~ ,I.',l, -.,
IN an d,'luo. II nov III '-'I I,-.(tis- -,
M. ~, 80 ,cS. sbiIo .7nIio3,ed as
''i" -" ~ 49, kr4it.4 M
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
sHIPwREcKED SAILORS ARRIVE
Crews of Two Vessels Brought From
Cuhn TO NeNN york.

NEW YORK. March 25.-Aboard the
Munson Line steamship Olinda, which ar
rived today from Cuban ports and the For
tune Islands. were thirty returning col
onists from La Gloria and twenty-five ship
wrecked seamen, twenty from the Nor
wegian steamship Frammes and five from
the little American schooner Hattie Cod
frey. The Frammes, bound for Havana
with a cargo of lumber from Norfolk ran
on Hogsty Reef in the Bahamas on the
night of March >. all hands landing on the
reef. and the chief officer and four men took
one Of the ships boats and started to In
aqua for help. They were picked up by the
fruit steamship Admiral Schley and landed
at Fortune Island.
They chartered a small schooner, re-
turned to the reef, and brought he rest o!
the ships company to Fortune Island. All
save Captain Thorbjornsen were sent here
on the Olinda by the Norwegian Consul
The skipper stayed TO try and save some
Of the gear Of the ship. which broke in two
the day after she stranded.
The Hattie Godfrey ran on Romanos Reef
while on her way from BaracOa 10 Havana
and became a total loss.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A SUSPICIOUS ADMISSION.
Frank smith Arrested the
strength of Casual Remark.

NEW YORK March 25.-Frank Smith,
who has been detained by the police since
Friday last on suspicion Of robbing a COM
merciaI traveller. was rcmanded without
bail in the Centre Street Police Court to-
day. that the case against him may be
fully Investigated
Detective Tow man was in q restaurant
in Mott Street cr Friday evening. when
he heard Smith tell companion az an
adjoining table how he had knocked out
fellow named Daniel Martin" Smith
was promptly arrested and taken to the
station. When ne was searched the police
found in his possession checks for four
trunks. wallet containing S57 a railroad
ticket to Providence. r. l.. an accident in
surance policy made out to Daniel Martin.
and number Of cards bearing the same
name. with the address 81 Lincoln Avenue,
Newark y j.
The cards showed that Martin was
salesman in the employ OF CogsweH and
BOulter, Of Newark y. J. The detectives
took the checks to the Grand Central sta
tion, where they found the four trunks.
which contained goods valued at $500
Captain COsgrove, OF the Newark police.
was then communicated with and it was
learned through him that Martin had been
missing since Thursday. when he left
home. intending TO go to Providence. r. L.
on a business trip
At the police station Smith said that he
came from Silver Mine near Norfolk,
Conn. and that his father was the Rev.
Francis Smith. Of Canterbury Conn. on
Saturday Smith wrote letters to his father
and his wife. addressing both letters to
Canterbury. He told the police that he
purchased the trunk check from an ex-
pressman. The police are doing their best
to find Martin.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
JAMES DUNLAP CAUGHT.
The Famous Bank Robber Arrested
in Chicago.


CHICAGO. March 25.-James Dunlap,
one of the most notorious Of the bank
robbers, was arrested by Central Station
detectives last night, and viii be feld
until half a dozen recent safe blowngs
in Chicago are explained. Dunlap was
surprised as he was entering his apart
meuts. and surrendered without struggle
At the time OF his arrest he was carry
ing a black hand satchel containing a full
set Of finely wrought steel drills which
had seen recent use. In the satchel was
S126.70 in gold and silver. mostly COINS
Of small denomination The money was
in a small cigar box and is evidently the
proceeds Of safe robbery. When taken to
his cell the bank robber preserved strict
silence. and refused TO explain any Of his
movements of the last week, CT to say
where he had gotten the articles in the
black handbag
Dunlap was the leading spirit in the
Cummings gang OF bank burglars organized
BY Dave Cummings In 1873. Other members
in this gang were Bob Scott Mike Dunlap.
Jack Burke. and George Mason. The gang
obtained worldwide uOtOriety by robbing
the First National Bank Of quincy, where
they secured over $500. coo in cash and val
liable securities. Dunlap was the safe eX-
pert. and his part Of the robbery consisted
in blowing open the vaults, which he dbl
with but little trouble. Later Dunlap was
concerned in TObbing the Northampton,
Mass, Bank, for which he was sentenced
to twenty years iu Concord prison. He
served part Of his time and was released
for good behavior
The men implicated in the robbery were
Bob Scott Red Leary, "Shang Draper,
and other we'll known bank robbers. Dun
lap and Scott were the only ones who were
imprisoned for the crime. The others es-
capped sentence by restoring a portion Of
the plunder after they had spent $500 900 Of
il abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A POKER GAME BROKEN UP.
The Police Interrupt u Party of Play
ers at the owen House.

. nc -1tlA-E tfa u atfAN VI AtAE
crs at the Owen House.
The owen House was raided by the police
Of the First precinct last night. Ser
g,auts Sprinkle ana Shilling. with a party
composed OF Policemen Cats, Yoe. Davis
Murphy. Austin and Riley swept down
upon the hotel and took Frank Talley,
twenty-nine years Of age. and five others
into custody. The prisoners were removed
TO the station where a charge Of permit
ting gambling was preferred against Tai
ley. while his companions were released
after being summoned as Witnesses to ap-
rear m the Police Court. The raid resulted
from orders by Major Sylvester. Chief Of
Police who reached the station stimuli
taueously With The raiIing party. He was
accompanied by Commissioner Wight, and
the two conferred respecting the disposi
ton OF the prisoners.
The police entered the hotel by the ladies'
entrance and met with no Interference.
The party went to the fifth floor Of the
building and there encountered negro
porter who was temporarily taken charge
Of by an officer 10 prevent him from giving
an alarm. At the rear Of the hotel, on the
floor mentioned. Sergeant Sprinkle climbed
upon a trunk and peered through the tran
som Of a room where a game Of cards was
in progress. One of the doors leading from
the hallway was locked, but another yield
cd 10 the pressure Of a policeman. and the
PARTY entered Talley and his party were
then placed under arrest and. after a brief
rarley. were taken to the police station.
In default OF bond Talley was locked up.
His companions were summoned as wit
uesses and were then finally released to
appear this morning in court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
The Agitation Against the Dog
Muzzling Order.
Friends of The Canine VIII work
Hard 10 Accomplish Results This
cst-CommisSiuucrS viii Prob
ably Consider the Pound Question.

Much viii be done during this week by
those in Washington who are making an
effort to have the dog muzzling order Ie-
scinGed. Another meeting is to be called
fer some evening this week. probably FRI
day at National Rifles Hall. where sigma
lures now b-inE received Of hundreds Of
citizens en- the monster petition in circu-
lation for a repeal of the order will lie
read. The petition will probably be pre-
sented to the District Commissioners next
Saturday
George W. Evans, who was chairman Of
a citizens meeting held last week to agi-
tate this movement, is positive in mis- as
sertions that no hydrophobia exists in the
District Of Columbia, and that the law
compelling the muzzling OF dogs is as
unnecessary as it is cruel.
1T was the opinion" said Mr. Evans,
"of the oldest dog fancier in attendance at
cur recent meeting that no case OF rabies
has ever existed in this city. And dog lovers
are not the only persons who make this
statement Skilled physicians and special
lists are Of the. same opinion, yet we are
forced to submit TO the decision Of young
scientist who is certainly mistaken in his
diagnosis"
President Pratt. of the Washington Hu-
name Society. is also very desirous that
the dogs be allowed to go unmuzzled
1t is all so unnecessary he said, and
we are heartily in sympathy with those
who are taking active steps to have the
order repealed.
las far as the Humane Society Is con-
cerned, continued Mr. Pratt we are de-
voting our efforts especially to gaining
control Of the dog pound. that more hui
name methods maybe introduced in the
capture and detention Of animals
Mrs. B. F. Maefarland, 1916 Street
northwest, wh5 is a member Of the HUI
name Society, and active in the present
movement to have the pound managed by
the officers Of the society, is Of the opinion
that this branch Of the public service can
be operated On more humane principles.
and awaits the decision of the Commis- ion
ers anXiously.
While Commissioner Wight did rot care
TO discuss the possibility Of the request
of the Humane Society being granted.
there is a growing belief tina. It's offer vii
be considered fayorably.
Il is known that Commissioner Wight
asked that the request be made iu writing
and presented formally TO the Commission
ors and this fact Indicates that the matter
viii be given careful consideration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
GAME ALL THROUGH.
willing to- BE MuIcted for His
Spouse's Fine Appearance.


tFrom the Detroit Free Press)
They settled it all outside Of court but
il was pretty serious while it lasted.
He looked his wife over after she had
prepared for the matinee and was not
satisfied See here. dear" he began in
a tone that was meant to be conciliatory.
why don't you wear the big hats that
used to be so becoming
Getting too old Picture hats go with
youth. unwrinkled features and the bright
colorings Of fresh complexion
Getting too old. nothing, You're forty
eight and look thirty y-eight. What do you
want with that dinSy little thing stuck
on your head? II makes me think Of one
of these imitation plug hats about the size
Of a pint cup that some OF the minstrels
pin to their wigs What do you want to
look silly and hideOus sor2'
Thank you" icily Il probably know as
we'll as you do how a woman Of my age
sAOuld dress"
Age be blowedl 1t beats me- You take
woman that you think has sense. and
when she starts down the other side Of the
hill OF life she begins 70 get ready for the
finish. She gets prim. She dresses her
hair more plainly. She wears simpler
gowns she puts on some atrocious style OF
headgear like that Of yours, SHES at col
ors. and loses her git-up and-git Give
that Internal hat TO the washwoman-
She was mad enough to consult law
yer but a happy thought gave her an
opening Very we'll sir The milliners
are here this week and the best there IS
will be on show III buy a big hat not
in rainbow shades. mind you, but in rich,
subdued tints and ornaments. Nobody will
have anything nicer and it will be cheap
al $50"
He gasped. but he is game. That goes.
dear"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
CLINTON INSTITUTE BURNED.
The Fire starts From Fumigation of
the Buildings.

FORT PLAIN. y. Y. March 25.-Clinton
Liberal Institute, a college preparatory
school was destroyed by fire this morning.
The FIRE which commenced shortly after
o'clock, was caused by a fumigating and
disinfecting procedure. usual at this time
The building was comparatively vacant.
the students and most Of the faculty h8v-
ing left for their homes yes erday to spend
the regular Easter vacation
Clinton Liberal Institute was owned by
The Universalists OF the state Of New
York and was conducted under their su-
pervlsion. The principal is Dr. William
Carey Josyn.
The building was a fye-story structure,
100 feet wide and l26 feet deep. The grad
aates include such important personages
as Grover Cleveland. Mrs Roswell P.
Flower and Gage E. Tarbell. Second Vice
President of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company.
The faculty and students numbered Il
and $50, respectively The loss is esti-
mated at between $50 600 and $1O0, 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A BIG CARGO OF ICE.


The Schooner John +. Randall
Breaks n Potomac River Record.
The largest cargo Of ice which has ever
come up the Potomac River on single
boat is about to be landed at the wharf
at the foot Of Ninth Street The four
masted schooner John r. Randall, is lying
there having arrived yesterday from the
icefelds at Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, with
a load Of 2.61O tons The schooner left
Boothbay Harbor on the nth instant, and
on the voyage was under the charge Of
Capt f. II. Crocker.
Captain Croker stated yesterday after
noon that the boat passed into Chesapeake
Bay four days ago, and that great difficulty
was experienced on the trip from there
The schooner was taken in tow in the
bay by the new tug Sara. OF the Weems
Line. and as she draws twenty-one feet
of water and the river channel at many
places IS as shallow as seventeen feet, it
can easily be seen that the trip was
difficult one.
The unloading OF the ice will commence
tomorrow. and will continue all week
There are 1S.30S blocks, which average
2S5 pounds each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-26
A MODERN LUTHER.
Father Zurchcr's Contention with
His EccIcsinsticnI superiors.

NEW YORK. March 25.-A religious con-
troversy that for several months has agi
tated the Roman Catholic Church in Buff
falo, n Y. has been referred to Archbish-
op Corrigan for settlement. Bishop Quig
ley, Of the Buffalo diocese. has suspended
one of the priests. Father George Zurcher,
because Of a sermon preached last Novem-
ber denouncing a practice in Roman Cath
olic Churches OF receiving money for
masses f0r-the dead said every year on All
Souls Day, November +.
Father Zurcher, who was pastor Of St
Joseph's Church, Buffalo Plains. contended
that the All Souls Day mass was for the
benefit OF all those in purgatory, and that
10 masses for special souls should be cell
ebrsted He insisted that priests when
they accepted money for special masses
practiced fraud. Ia that sermon he de-
clared that similar practices were respon-
sibie for the Protestant reformation.
When he delivered the sermon Bishop
Quigley was travelling in Europe, but the
Vicar General. who was in charge Cf the
affairs Of the diocese. asked Father Zurcher
10 retract and apologize. The priests an
swer was to repeat hts sermon On the fol-
lowing day. and then 20 attach the man
uscript Of it TO the pulpit.
Inc priest defiance IN atldNLldS tHe
manuscript Of such a sermon 70 his pulpit
was allowed to pass unnoticed until the re-
turn Of Bishop Quigley from abroad. He
made an investigation Of the case. Father
ZurCher was suspended about a month ago
and another priest appointed as pastor Of
St. JOseph's Church. Father Zurcher is
not allowed to say mass OF exercise any
other priestly function. After his suspen-
sion he made public a letter he had le-
ceived from Bishop Quigley's secretary.
warning him that he was going too far
you have begun like Luther" said the
letter; be careful you DO not end like
him"
Father Zurcher has appealed the ease to
Archbishop CUrrisan, who is the head Of
the ecclesiastical province Of New York,
which includes the Buffalo diocese. Should
Archbishop Corrigan sustain Bishop Quig-
ley the deposed priests only resource will
be to refer his case to Rome.