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PosTOFFICE NOTICE.

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WASHINGTON. D. C. POsToFFICE NOTICE.
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any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports o
sailing daily, and the schedules OF clos!uss are
arranged on the presumption of their uninteE
rupted overland transit. For the week ending
April %. 1900. tine last connecting closes viii be
made from this office follows:
MaiIs for South and Central Amer
icn, West indies. Etc.
SATURDAY-(O At IO:SJ a. m. for NASSAU, n
p, per steamer from Miami, Fla
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QUELON. per steamer from North Sidney
Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to North
Sydney, and thence via steamer, close here daily
at 80 a. IN. (d) (h)
Nails for MIQtELoN. by r.u to Boston. and
thence via steamer, close here daily at 3:I5 D.
III. I'D
CUBA NAILS close here via Port Tauna Fl,
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, at 2:20 D.
IN. CD
Via Miami, Fla, Tuesdays and Saturdays at
1890 a. IN. ~
Mails for MEXICO overland, unless specially ad.
dressed for despatch By steamers sailing from New
York, close here daily at 1880 4. m. and 10 200
Mails for COSTA RIGA. BELIZE. prrFRro
CORTEZ. and GUATEMALA by rail 10 New Or
leans, and thence via steamer close here dsiIv a,
1000 p. m. the connecting closes for which be.
ing sundays and Tuesdays for COSTA RIGA and
Il, and
GUATEMALA.
Transatlantic Mails.
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN. via Vancouver
close here daily at G:35 p. H., up To MAY / in
elusive. for Despatch per :. 5. Empress Of China.
Registered mail must be directed Via yancou.
yer" t0)
Mails for COCHIN CHINA are forwarded 10
New York for connection with European steamers
''PHILIPPINE ISLANDS military MaiD, de-
spatohel To san Francisco at all closes Tor that
office to connect with Government Transports the
saiiugs Of which Irregular
(b) Registered mails close at 100 p. IN. same
day.
Cc) Registered mails close at soc p. n same
day.
id) Registered mails close at 500 T. m. same
day.
je) Registered mails close at 100 p. m. previous
Saturday
o. Registered mails close at l 100 p. m. previous
day.
CI) Registered mails close at 1900 p IN. pre-
vious day.
dD Registered mails close at 600 p. m. pre-.
yious day
(ol Registered mails close at G:OO p m pre-
vious day. JOHN A MERRITT Postmaster.
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served there ever since, becoming chief of

served there ever since. becoming chief Of
the bureau in 1892
Since 1882 he has been the chief Wash
ington representative of the philadelphia
Record" He has written for the maga-
zines and for other periodicals and is wide
ly known as a thoroughly capable jour
nalst Mr. Macfarland has for years taken
a deep interest in the civic affairs of
Washington and has been active in all
movements for the improvement Of the
city He is especially interested in chari-
ties, and is an officer in several philan-
thropic organizations, and Corresponding
Secretary of the International Conference
of Charities and Corrections. He is mem
ber of the Board of Trade and of its Com
mittee on Charities and Corrections. He
is a member of the Church Of the Cove
nant. and a Vice President of the Young
Mems Christian Association
Mr. Macfarland married. in 1888.
daughter of former Commissioner John w.
Douglass. Mrs Macfarland is prominent
in philanthropic work of Washington. Ihey
live at 1916 + Street. Mr. Macfarland S
mother and sister live in their house at
1927 f Street His brother, Lieut. Ho-
race Macfarland, Of the Navy. who dis
tinguished himself in Cuban waters and
aftcrward in the Philippines. is about TO
come home on the Concord.
Commissioner Ross.
John w Ross was born in Lewistown,
Ill. June %, 1S41. The foundation of his
education was laid in the public schools
of Lewistown, being supplemented by a
four years course at the Illinois College
and by one year at the Harvard Law
School. He was admitted to the bar in
1866, after a rigid examination before the
Supreme Court in open session at Spring
field Mr.. Ross was elected member OF
the Illinois Legislature in 1868, and again
in 1870 as 4 Democrat
In 1873 Mr.. Ross removed to Washington
and engaged in the practice OF his pro-
fession, and since that time has been
resident of the District. He was appointed
lecturer in the law school of George town
University. serving until 1855. In 1856 he
was appointed trustee of the public schools
of the District and was President OF the
School Board from 1887 to 1890. He was ap-
pointed Postmaster OF Washington by
President Cleveland. qualifying February
1. 1888, and serving until October l, 1890.
Mr. Ross was appointed to the Office Of
Commissioner of the District by President
Harrison in September, 1890. for which he
qualified on October !, succeeding to the
unexpred term OF Commissioner Lemon
c. Hine. He was re&qponted February
]. 1894, by President Cleveland and again
on April IA. 1897. by President Mckinley.
He will have served on May next three
terms as Commissioner.
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Declined by Governor Roosevelt.

Coy. Theodore Roosevelt, OF New York, de-
clared he ,y,;i rather be in private life than be
Vice President Of the United states lie sild that
his po,ition in regard to the Republican noH'ina-
tinp Tor this office was absolutely unaiterahle lie
further stated he would be glad II the Repub-
iicans Of New York should renominate him Gov
ernor. and expressed the belief That ne could be
"a vice president Mr. Rooseyelt's position is
NOW known as to the Vice Presidential nomina-
tion. and our position IS also known the leaders
in quality and purity of beers, The ANALYSIS
made bv the Agricultural Department is the best
EVIDENCE as to the high standard of Heurch's
beers. Try ease OF Maerzen, Senate. or Lager by
'phoning sixthirry-iour, Arlington Bottling Co.
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, Testimonial From Old England.

II consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
best in the world for bronchitis" says Mr. WI.
lam Savory. Of Warrington. England. at has
saved my wife's life. she having been a martyr to
bronchitis for over six years, being mcst OF the
time confined to her bed. She is quite well"
1t is great pleasure TO the manufacturers OF
Chamberlains Cough Remedy to be able to pub
lish testimonials of this character. They show
that great good is being done, pain and suffer
ing relieved. and valuable lives restored 10 health
ard happiness by this remedy. II is for sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, and all drug
gists
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~ cure for JOluo
T. II. ATKINSON. IITH AND C
DIED.

NAsII-on Friday. April p, 1909. at s:lo
a. m. ROBERT IL. beloved husband OF Anna
Nash, in the thirty-ninth year OF his age.
Funeral from HamIine NJ. f. Church. Ninth
and Streets northwest, Monday, April 80, at
a. m Friends and relatives invited. lp2s-.t
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RELEASED ON BOND.
Result of the Griffin and Dennisn
Hearing at Rockville.

Hearing at Rockville.
A hearing to secure the release from
custody of Emmett f. Griffin and Robert e
Dennron was had before Judge Hender-
son, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery
County. Md. at Rockville. yesterday after
noon. The hearing WAS upon a writ of
habeas corpus, and resulted in the release
OF both prisoners on bond. Dennson was
acquitted OF the charge of murder, and
was held in the sum of $500 as a United
States witness. Griffin was permitted to
furnish bond in the sum OF s., 1000. and
charge of manslaughter was substituted
for that OF murder in his case. Both men
are expected to return to this city today.
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A CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Set Fire to Her Bed While Playing
with Matches.


Helen May Torbert, three years old.
daughter of John Torbert, residing at III
Street southeast, was fatally burned at
her home about o'clock yesterday after
noon. She was in bed and set fire to the
clothing with lighted match with which
she was playing. Medical aid was sum
moned and everything possible done for the
little one. but death ensued about 1880
o'clock last night.
The child had been put to bed shortly
before the accident. Mrs. Torbert left the
room. and a few minutes later was at
tracted by the cries Of the little girl. She
hastened to the child, but not in time 10
save her from terrible burns. A physician
was sent for Immediately. but despite at
teutIon the child died last night.
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Knows How TO Be Public Man.

John s. shriver. correspondent OF the
New York Mail and Express" Mr. Mac
farlaud will be strong Commissioner. He
has been interested in the affairs of the
city always. and Is familiar with the work
he VIII take UP. ie has known and been
Intimate with public men all his life. and
viii know how to be 4 public maa sue
cessfuliy.'"
n. &. SeckendorG. correspondent New
York Tribune Il have known Mr.. Mac
farland for a long time personally, and |
consider him an excellent man He is
honest and earnest, and he is level
headed
John c. Heald, Of the law firm Of Worth
ington Hesld d Frailey: There is no
doubt about Mr.. Macfarland's qualiflca-
tions TO I'LL the position 8cceptably to the
residents. and to the best interests of the
District generally. There is one thing the
people OF Washington will discover quick
ly, and that IS that they will always be
able 10 find Mr.. Macfarland when they
want him. He will do his duty as he sees
il, ard will not be diverted from doing the
right thing either by fear or favor"
Capt Lansing II. Beach Engineer Com
missioner: Il am gratitied at the appoint
meat OF Mr.. Ross on personal as well as
public grounds He is very valuable man
on the board. alike or account OF his ju-
of the affairs Of the District acquired by
his long service as member of the school
board, postmaster. and Commissioner. The
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT AN
no longer connected with the Mauhat-
tan Coffee Company, having disposed of my
stock good will, and interest to the Ma
TIONAL COFFEE COMPANY.
ap2S-2t EDWARD WHITE.
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Another Case of Smallpox.

Arthur Browning, thirty-three years old.
living at 1916 Twelfth Street northwest.
was discovered yesterday afternoon to he
suffering with case OF smallpox. He was
removed to the Emergency Hospital.
Browning, who is laborer in the navy
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yard, has been i'll four days. There were
six inmates in the mouse where ne iivPt,
which has been quarantined. TIE origin
of the case is unknown. There are nC-l
FIVE cases OF smallpox in the hospital, i.;'i
six suspected cases held at the datent on
building.
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An opportunity that chance offered.
Fifty bows all-wool Cheviot Suits, in
neat gray mixtures. in all sizes from
: % "a Made with as much care and
attention as suits costing more than
double. Finished with paiustaking at
tention to every little detail-and
guaranteed to wear. Only because We
bought this lot under price can We
name such low price. Choice sl.69.
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I. Catarrh Your Life. CIoud.-

Eminent nose and throat specialists IN daily
practice highly recommend DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder as safe sure, permanent, painless. and
harmless in all cases OF Cold in the Head, Ton
silits, Hoarseness, and Cstarrh. 1t gives RELIEF
in 10 minutes, and bsnishes the disease like
magic Sold by F. s. Williams. 9th and F SITS.
Edlnonds & Williams. 80 and Pa. aye.-T.
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NOTHING TO HOPE FOR.

The veterans have absolutely nothing to
hope for from Bryan. No matter what he
may say, if he should be elected he would
be surrounded by horde of men who are
would claim the entire credit of his cleo
| ton. that their principles" had won the
fight, and should dominate his course. Even
if he were the best friend the veterans
ever had. which there is no reason for be-
lieving, he could not withstand the pres
sure brought upon him by the Solid South,
which does not ike single hair on the
head of any Union soldier that ever lived.
and by the sordid Tammany crew. who
like us even less than do the unrecon-
structed Southern rebels. Where in all
that heterogeneous mass that would sur
round Bryan would we find a single friend
an acquaintance, even. They are not
our kind, and never can be. We have had
too recent experiences with them to make
any mistakes. Should they come in again
they would be worse than ever Under
the Cleveland regime we did have some
friends, though they were surprisingly
few. Under the Bryan Administration we
should have none, for the Cleveland Dem
ocrats who favored us are now almost uni
versally against Bryan, leaving our enc
mics and opponents in undisputed control
We do not know of single Union SOL
dier of prominence, or one who was ever
stanch friend of the veterans. that is
now in the Bryan camp. His camp is
that of our undisguised enemies, and we
may as well recognize that fact.
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Thus Mckinley had AZ more than were
necessary to elect, and Bryan AZ less than
were needed to seat him. Mckinley had
a majority Of 90 over Bryan, and there
fore change of 4S votes is necessary to
rev erse the verdict of 1896.
The concrete question therefore is. Is
there any likelihood Of such a change.
and if so. where?
Substantially all the good reasons for any
change of votes are in favor OF Mckinley.
Bryan not only clings to all the vagari 8
and heresies which proved so obnoxious
10 the voters four years ago. but he has
added some more, no less obnoxious w lie
the fallacy of his main issue of the last
campaign has been conciusively proved by
the irresistible logic of events. There
might have been some reason for credu-
lous, debt-laden farmers and Idle work
ingmen looking passiOnately to the nos
truIn of Free Silver for relief four years
ago: there is absolutely none now. afr, O
Silver" is virtually as dead as a political
''conjure,' as Fiat Money" '"rarie for
Revenue Only" Equal Rights in the Ter
ritories," ''FiftyfOur Forty or Fight"
Estates Rights" mo Alien and Seditiop
Laws" and other mighty slogans of the
past. Everybody understands that mil.
itarism" and imperialism" are silly bo.
gies, weak inventions of the enemy. -
while "Trusts" are absolutely without no.
litical significance in any way. Flu ther-
more. Mr.. Bryan has now been before the
people for four years, and they have been
able 20 measure the personality of the
mau sprung upon them by the temporary
alteration of mind of the Chicago conyen.
ton. He has at least not gained by calm
and close examination.
Therefore, while it is difficult to see
how his chances have improved any
where, it must be clear TO every one that
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Ex-PREsrDENT Harrison has come OH

Ex-PREsIDENT Harrison has come out
in frank, manly way as to his attitude
in the present campaign. Things have not
gone altogether to suit him in the past
four years, but his objections are COM
paratively trivial, he thinks, to the great
issues of the campaign, and he feels that
there is no doubt about the duty of eve Y
patriotic man to support Mckinley and
Roosevelt against Bryan and what Bryan
represents. He will not make any cam
paign speeches, for the reason that he
feels that he has done enough of that
work, and is entitled to rest. He has been
actively working for the Republican party
all his life, made more speeches than al
most any other man in the country. and
certainly more than any other ex-Pres,-
dent, and retired definitely from political
work at the conclusion of the last cam
paign. His plea will be generally admit
ted, though there is universal regret AT
losing his powerful voice from the cam
paign. .-s-.
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QUE CONSISTENT COURSE.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE can claim q
consistency of course not usually to the
credit of any other great paper in the
country. 1t stands today precisely for the
same principles it has unweariedly fought
for in the quarter of a century of its ex'
istence. For its unflinchng persistence in
this course, regardless of the mutations of
| politics, il has been lavishly decorated
with the abuse of the papers and politi-
clans, sometimes of one party or faction,
sometimes of another; but this has had no
effect on it. We have never had any
doubt about our being right, and our con
stituency have always had the most un-
bounded confidence in rs that we would
do the right, without fear, favor or re-
ward" from any politicians, clique or
party. We opposed Clevelandism and
Organism to the best of our ability, and
shall continue to oppose them. We op-
pose Evansism in the Pension Bureau,
and shall continue to do so.
We see in Organism today not only the
dangers and errors which we opposed with
all our strength four years ago. but new
and additional ones of grave menace to
the country. We earnestly supported the
war against Spain, rejoiced in the unex-
pected fruits that came into our posses
sion as the Providential result of that
righteous act, and now are most stead
fastly in favor of conserving those fruits,
for the good of humanity and civilization,
and for the advancement of our country's
interests.
On this high ground we appeal to the
veterans and their friends, as we have al
ways appealed to them, to vote for that
terests of our whole country. We have
always held her interests infinitely super
ior to our own. Let US continue to main
tain that character to the end. The more
that we have been hurt by such men as
Evans, the greater will be the magnan-
unity of disregarding them. We did not
desert the army because there were op-
pressive and disagreeable men put in po-
sitions where they could annoy and injure
us. Let US not desert the great Army of
Progress, Right, and National Welfare be.
cause of some who properly belong in the
enemy's ranks. If anybody is to go over
to the enemy let it be they, as they have
showed indications of doing. We can the
sooner get rid of them by staying where
we belong, and where we have always be-
longed.
II We keep up the fight for justice we
shall sooner or later win, no matter what
the combinations against u.s. Men like
Evans may endure for awhile, but they
will soon pass. and only be remembered
for the evil they have DONE
The National tribune., 1900-10-18
WORK OF THE Pension BUnE Az.

We would always much rather commend
Commissioner Evans than censure him
Our chief regret is that he gives us SO
few opportunities to praise him. We
want to take this opportunity, therefore
to warmly praise the activity that has
reigned in the Pension Bureau for the
past two weeks. The report for the week
ended Sept. %, 1900 showed a gratifying
total of 1851 certificates, of which 500
were original allowances, and 1,019 in,
crease and additional.
He did still better for the week ended
Oct 6, when the total certificates issued
reached the cOmmendable figure of 2.73S
the highest number for any week for a
long time. 1t compares with the CORE
spending week of last year as follows:
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Say" said 81, who had come up and
had the situation explained to him, won
der if Shad Graham don't need 100 good
men to help? | hain't been partial TO
mud-and-water soldering since the Tuly-
homy campaign give us our fill of it. but
I'd a heap rather do that than guard pris-
oners. What do you say to telesraphing
him?'
1.-The very idea," calculated Ike Decide,
slapping his leg. Lets go outside and
send message to him. He'll do anything
in the world for u.s."
The telegram was long, and made lit
tie hole in their wad of greenbacks, for it
read:
Isl Klegg, Shorty and 90 more, 2OOth
Ind, here. Klegg in command. Want to
join regiment with Sherman. Me, too.
They want to hold us for guard duty.
Can't you help us through? Do. for the
Lords sake. Isaac Deeble"
They did not have to wait long for the
reply, which read:
Guess so. Need good men to help me-
Will work Colonel. Look out for orders.
''Shadrach Graham"
Guess we'll hear the next news at
headquarters" said Decide. Lets 60
over there. Me and the telegraph opera
tor are chums. I'll get everything that
comes over the wire"
They hung around headquarters some
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PERSONAL.
pounds.

Mai. Selden n. Clark, one of the best
known newspaper men in the county, di
at his home in Washington last week He
served in the 18th Wis, and then was
appointed a First Lieutenant in the 81 b
u. S. c. T., and brevetted a Major :or
gailantry. He was severely wounded twice
during his service. He was a correspond
ent for the New York Tribune, and nd
special talent for Congressional work Ee
was a member of the Loyal Legion ad
Kit Carson Post No. ., Department of the
Potomac, which buried him in Arlington
Judge Thos II. Haskell, late Sergeant,
Co. l, 25th Me-, died at Portland, Me-,
Monday, Sept 24. He was member of
Bosworth Post, G. \. r., of Portland.
After returning from the army he studied
law and became a prominent member Of
the profession in his State. He was ap-
pointed Judge on the Supreme bench Of
Maine some years ago.
Col Abraham G. Demarest, who raised
and commanded the 22d n. j., a zine
months regiment, during its term of sery-
ice, died at his home in Tenahy, N. j.,
Oct. -, aged 10.
Gen. r. A. Alger viii shortly go on ths
stump and make speeches for Mckinley
and Roosevelt throughout Michigan.
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foller him up and speak to him. Come

foller him up and speak to him. Come
on"
They hurried after him and called his
name. He turned around, put up his eye
glass, and regarded them severely as they
came to attention and saluted.
I'm Serg't Klegg, 200th Injianny Vol
unteer Infantry, and this is Corporal FL
lott, said 81, as il this were cOmprehen-
sive information and all that the Colonel
would need for his enlightment.
The Colonel frowned in way that sent
chill to Sis heart. we wanted to
he began cOnfuscdly.
What have | got to do with your
wantsF said the Colonel, savagely I'm
not your officer, nor an officer of any of
this common soldiery around here. Ii you
have any real business with me come to
my office during office hours. You ought
to know better than to stop me in the
street this way. Go off about your own
affairs, and don't bother me with them"
Excuse me, Colonel" said Shad Gra-
ham, coming up and salutins very defer
entially. These are the men you ordered
| from indianapolis. They supposed they
had to report to you personally. I've just
come down to meet them
20, they are, are they?' said the Colonel,
relaxing little. We'll, / taught that
lawyer-fellow, up there. who thinks he's
General, little lesson in regard to in
terfering with a Regular officer. Well,
Sergeant with nod to SD, I've nothing
to do with you. Report to the Acting
Lieutenant here with a nod TO Grahaml.
l needed some more men, and he wanted
you, and that upstart at Indianapolis in
terfered, and it became necessary to give
him lesson. You will be under the com
mand Of the Acting Lieutenant here, who
will give you your ORDERS
81 and the rest saluted gravely, and the
Colonel. turning on his heel. as il touched
by spring, marched stiffly off,
Buy him sword said Shorty; II
wouldn't give shinplaster to buy him a
penknife."
Awful glad to see you. boys" said
Shad Graham, shaking hands all around.
Great game that, to get down here.
You're in great luck, for the pontoons'u
have to go through. no matter what else
IS left behind. Sherman can't start with
out them. Get your boys together and
march them over to that shed there
where I've got hot coffee and meat ready
for them. Then We'll have to strike a
big hustle, for We must get this stuff out
of here this evening. Klegg. after you
get your boys comfortably fixed, you and
Shorty come with Deeble and me. I've
got up an old-time breakfast for you"
CTO be continued)