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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.

\ recent order. issued by the Postoffice
Department requiring that those detected
in fraudulent use of the mails shall show
cause why a fraud order he not issued
against them. has discovered some peculiar
offences against the law regulating the use
of the mails. and has brought forth pro-
tests and appeals for leniency equally cur
ious.
One offender. from New Jersey, adver-
tised for a fee of so 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. For
the reason that he is a prominent member
of the Methodist Church he pleads that the
mails shall not be closed against him.
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-
nounce him should he be stamped fraud.
In Chicago an advertiser promises so
cents worth of advice concerning the future
and replying to 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 TO 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 heen issued have offered their
services to the Assistant Attorney General
as detectives in hustling up offenders.
The practice of the Department is TO deal
leniently with culprits. requiring only that
they discontinue the fraudulent use Of the
mails. This is usually faithfully adhered
10. as the punishment is severe upon those
who continue TO Disregard the law
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
INDRAVELLIS LONG TRIP.
A British steamer Sails 2G..6s Miles,
Carrying steal Rails.

BALTIMORE. March i9.-When the Brit
ish steamer Indravelli. which passed
through the Capes today. reaches Balti-
more tomorrow she Will have completed
what was probably the longest round trip
ever made by any steamer out Of this
port. Since last August. when she sailed
from Sparrow Point with steel rails for
Vladivostock. Siberia. the Indrsvelii viii
have Travelled 26,26S miles when she re-
turns today.
From Baltimore the steamer went 3,215
miles to Gibraltar. then 1920 miles through
the Mediterranean Sea TO the SueZ Canal,
1910 miles down the Red Sea TO Alden.
? 1870 miles on the Arabian Sea to Colombo.
500 miles across the Sea Of Bengal out
through the Straits of Sumatra to Singa-
pore, 2299 miles through the China, Yel-
low. and Japan seas to the latitude OF
Shanghai. and then 100 miles to her desd-
nation.
This voyage the !Tdrayelli retraced on
her return, making III, total distance she
Travelled 26,26S miles. On her arrival the
vessel will at once begin to take on an
other cargo of steel rails for Vladiyostook.
The Indravelli halls from Liverpool. and
is commanded by Captain Craven. She is
a steel tramp steamer 400 feet long and
registers 3.1O0 tons. She was built in
Glasgow in 1881.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
A BOVINE BRINGS TROUBLE.
Alleged Victims of u One-HOrned
Bull Sue for Damages.

A one-horned Maryland bull played very
prominent part in a suit for damages, tried
yesterday before Justice Cole, sitting for
Circuit Court business. The plaintiffs in
the case were the Misses Leila and Sabina
Matthews, who reside at Chapel Point,
IT the Potomac River, and .he defendant
was Capt. Ephriam s. Randall. The ladies
were represented by Messrs. Hamilton &
Colbert, and the defendant by Messrs.
Douglass & Wright.
1t was alleged in the declaration that on
September IS last while the Plaintiffs
were making their way to the landing at
Chapel Point, they were attacked by q
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 ct once to clear it OF every
thing human. The Misses Matthews, un-
fortunately, were the first persons which
attracted the attention OF the animal az
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 eyewitnesse were not positive as TO
whether he threw one in and then turned
and sent the otter after her or not. How
ever according to the testimony, at the
time the ladies were attacked the air was
filled with lingerie, vari-colored ribbons,
and ladies hats. 1t was stated that the
plaintiffs were not seriously injured,
though they were 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 $500, 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 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 Hum
dred Tons a Week.

The distress among the native Porto
Ricans. instead of decreasing. is increas-
ing and General Davis, Military Governor
OF the island, has cabled 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 TO the Quartermaster General to ar
range to have a transport carry the food
1t will be composed of four-sevenths rice
two-sevenths beans, and one-fourteenth
each of bacon and cod fish
General Davis says that the distress
among the Porto Ricans will probably con-
tiDue for months, and urges the appropria-
ton of several million dollars for public
works on 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 to
the Navy Department. enquired If he might
on account of the necessities of the situa-
tion. not conform TO the regulation requiI-
ing that contracts for the purchase of sup
plies shall not be made EXCEPT after ad-
rertisement in newspapers inviting bids
He suggested that he be permitted TO pur-
chase relief supplies in the open market as
Using The War Department telegra phed
General Davis this afternoon that the
President on February "a last had APPROX
ed al act OF Congress permitting the sus-
pension of the law requiring advertise
ments fol bids and granted him the nee
essary authority 10 make open market pur-
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 a plan suggested by General
Davis for giving employment TO $4,000
Porto Rieans on Government work. 1t ls
hoped that the money they will earn vii!
relieve the prevailing distress. No action
will probably be taken until the return OF
Secretary Root to Washington He is ex
pectea to be al his desk on Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
BASEBALL WAR ENDED.
Three Circuits Arranged for the
Season of 1900.

Three Circuits Arranged for the
Season of 1900.
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 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-Worcester, 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 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
side opposition in the shape of an Ameri-
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
cation. 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 a 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 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 club into Chicago President
JohI Son has scored a notable victory anu
has paved the way for a busy season in the
West. While not so compact as the East
ern the American circuit is better arrang
ed 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

There are quite a number Of people wicked
enough to attempt to eyade the muzle edict q
the solons Of the District OF Columbia by having
the muzzles sufficiently lar enable the dogs 10
slip them of their noses. bis is an infringement
OF the law and renders the CANNES liable 10 be
impounjed II you have dog that you are
fond OF. the only thing to do is 10 send him 10
some friend in the country until the Commits
sioners are cured or locked up, and meanwhile
console youiself with inat best OF all whistles;
that friend in heaith and sickness. ThaFp's Pure
Berkeley Rye A full-messare quart bottle costs
only 81. Telephone lI4l. Jas. Thsrp, sl2 Il Street
northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
A REPUBLICAN SPLIT.
Two Alexandria Factions Name Con-
yentiOn Delegates.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 19.-The
city Republican convention met at noon to-
day, being called to order by Joseph L.
Crupper, in Serepta Hall. The chairman
stated that the first business 10 be trans
acted was the election OF a 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 were
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
contesting delegation present. The chair
man stated that he would not recognize
the contesting delegation, whereupon that
delegation left the hall In 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, T
NJ. Watson. and J. II. Harrison, with JOS
eph CruppeT, 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 TO the National
Convention to nominate a candidate for
President and Vice President.
J. H. Harrison, s NJ. Prichard. and ]. "
Buckner were appointed a committee to
draft resolutions. They are as follows:
Resolved That the Republicans OF Alexandria
Va, in convention assembled, renew their ale
glance to the principles OF the Republican party
and heartily endorse the Administration of
President Mckinley; that we also heartily endorse
the course II the Hon. Park Agnew as State
chairman AID the delegates 10 the Norfolk con
vention hereby instructed to vote FOR his re-
election. We endorse the administration and
contend that the present fight in Alexandria is
unreasonable We also endorse our city chairman
Joseph l.. Crupper, and the way he has managed
the affairs CT the city OF Alexandria Va We
After reading the resolutions were I'M
animously adopted. The anti-Agnew fac
ton or boilers, who left the hall under
the leadership of Magnus l.. Robinson.
colored. proceeded to Odd Fellows Hall. in
South Columbus Street. where Councilman
Frank Evans was elected chairman Of the
convention Several speeches were made
denouncing the Aguew 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
II. Morgan, Josiah Green. and Anthony
Parker we're chosen alternates. Resolutions
were adopted endorsing President McKin-
ley's Admir- istration, and denouncine
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
FRICTION OVER DOG MUzzLEs.
Two New Cases Yesterday Before
the District Com issioners.

All the trouble over dogs and their muz-
zles 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 ii unfair that a puppy should be
captured at that age, and explained he 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
Iaissioners concur.
Joseph s. 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 muzzle
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
SEED CONTRACT AWARDED.
Fifteen Million Packets VIII he Re.
quircd 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. at their bid of s6S. S74. The other bid
ders were the Ullsthorne Seed Company. of
Memphis. Tenn. s67,5O0; Charles Parker,
Santa Clara Cal. s75 eco; the Henry Phil
lips Seed and Implement Company, Toledo
Ohio. 1856; ]. NJ. Thorburn & Co.. New
York. s94. 0sS, and Oscar II. Will & Co., Bis
marck. n. D.. 1874, 504 The bid of the
Ullathorne Seed Company was withdrawn,
aud the award was made to the next lowest
bidder.
The total number of packets of seed re-
quired is 1886. 96S. OF this number 49,
93G, 600 are vegetable seeds 150, 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

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
TALK OF MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Justice barnard and c. c. Clark to
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 were 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 temporary residence in
Philadelphia. will speak of the results
which have followed the lease of the mu-
nicpal gas works in the latter city to
private corporation. An opportunity Will
then be given for questions and general
discussion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
DANIEL M. HARVEY CAUGHT.
The Alleged swindIer Taken Into
Custody in baltimore.

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 il
that city. however, the prisoner will be ar
raigned in the local courts.
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 to trade operations
within the limits OF the state. 1t came be
fore 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
oil Company, the Texas representative of
the standard Oil Company. Its business
methods. under the statute OF 1889, were
declared TO constitute monopoly and
trust. It's 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
Entries Mt New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, March l9.-rbe entries

NEW ORLEANS March l9.-The entries for to
morrow's races are follows:
First race-For three-year- olds; selling; one
miIe-Caviar, Ils; Belle OF Orleans, los; We'd
ding Guest, Russell r., Prince Real, Ben Chance
Sir Fitzhugh. lO1 Frangible, l06.
Second race--For FOUR ear-cldS and upward;
selling; enc and one-siNteenth miles.-ANin ",
III; Shirianc, Mailer. 1905 fldmtain, los; Jennie
T., Swoidsnan, 1D6; Dissolute, lO2; Major Man
sir, 30.
Icon, Fred Ilanlon, 10; Francis Rtis. Daisy OS
borne. Patchwork, 1u1; Bonnie Halle, Miss
Krin.lc. .IuaEett, l02.
Fonrth racc-For four-y elr-olds; handicap; one
miIe.-Alhert Vale. IlO Aratofna. l0i; Koenig,
100: Eva Rice, 9S; Lovabe, 81.
Fifth race-For four-year-oltS and upward; one
miIe.-Elidad. llG; Zoo. Double Dummy, rs;
Little Reggie. Clarence b., IL; Menu, Marion
SAMSON 100; Sister Fox, Filtration, lO'.
sixth racc-For tour-y ear-cl6s; selling; siN ii4i
longs Ar4toma. ia; jim Gore II. l0'; Lord
NtyiI!e Agitator, Scrivcner, 100; Virgins. Coril,
lo3: Aclshla, Tortugas. 100; Rec Mitchell, IS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-20
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Results Mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. March l9.-Track heavy.
First race--For three-y ear-olds and upward; one
mile John Baker Vititoe). even, won; Monk
wayman shaw, 30 10 l, second; Florizlr
(NitchelD 2 to !, third. Time, las
Second race-For three year olds; selling; six
iurlongs. Jamaica SHAW, to l, won; Grayless
(Wedderstrand), y TO l. second; Lomond wink
neld) 3 to ], third Time, lis.
Third race-For folr-year-ods and upward; SELL
ing; one and one-eghth miles Col. Cluke CBo-
landl, even won; Rushields (Southard), 10 to /,
second; Swordsman Uandry), 10 to l. third Time,
2:Ol$..
Fourth rice-For three year-olds and upward /;
handicap; one and one-haf t.iles. Donna Rita
CMitchelD 10 o. won; Strangest (Mille), I
TO ). second; Possum (Wedderstrand), 10 to /,
third. Time, 2:45l2.
Fifth race-For ;our-yesr-olds and upward; sell
ing; seven furlonGs Agitator (Boland), TO ),
won; Banrica (winkfeld), Is TO !. second; Tom
Kingsley (MtchelD, to ], third. Time, :S2a4.
Sixth Taoe-For three olds; six furlongs
Harry Lucesco (N;tchelD, TO l, won; Sylvan
tshaw). ; TO l. second; Irene Hayes (Rose), 40
to /, third Time, l:2l.