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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Extension of Rural Free Delivery of
Great Importance.

Extension Of Rural Free Delivery of
Great Importance.
The continued and rapid growth OF the
postal service is 2 sure index OF the great
and increasing business activity OF the
country. It's most striking new develop
ment is the extension Of rural free deIfv-
cry. This has come almost wholly within
the last year. At the beginning Of the
fiscal year 1SS9-1906 the number OF routes
in operation vas only SS1, and most OF
these had been running less than twelve
months On the 18th OF November, 1900,
the number had increased TO 2,6t4, reach
ing into fOrty-four States and Territories,
and serving population Of !, SCI, 524. Tbs
number of applications now pending and
awaiting action nearly equals all those
granted up to the present time, and by
the close Of the current fiscal year about
1000 routes Will have been established,
providing for the daily delivery Of malls
al the scattered homes Of about three and
q half millions OF rural population
This service amelioEates the isolation
Of farm life, conduces to good roads, and
Cuickecs and extends the dissemination Of
general information Experience thus far
has tended to aIlay the apprehension that
it would be SO expensive as to forbid its
general adoption OF make IL a serious bur-
den. It's actual application has shown
that it increases postal receipts. and eau
lie accompanied Dc reductions in other
branches OF the service, SO that the aug-
mented revenues and the accomplished
savings together materially reduce the
net cost The evidences which point to
these conclusions are presented in detail
il the annual report Of the Postmaster
General, which with its recommendations
is commended to the consideration OF the
Congress. The full development of this
large outlay Of money that il should be
undertaken only after careful study AID
thorough understanding OF all that It in
wolves.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
GOVERNMENT OF PORTO RICO.
It's Establishment and Meeting of
the Legislature


the Legislature
The civil government Of Porto Rico pro-
vided for by the act Of the Congress -ap-
proved April II. 1900. is in successful oper-
alton. The courts have been established
The governor and his associates, working
intelligentIy and harmoniously, are meet
ing with commemorate success.
On the 9th OF November general cleo
tiou vas held in the island for members
Of the Legislature, and the body elected
has been called 20 convene on the first
Monday OF December
I recommend that legislation be En-
acted by the Congress comforting upon the
Secretary OF the Interior supervision over
tie public lands in Porto Rico, and that ne
be directed 70 ascertain the location and
quantity Of lands the title to which re-
manned in The Grown OF Spain at the date
81 cession OF Porto Rico TO the United
States, and that appropriations necessary
for surveys be made, and that the methods
Of the disposition OF such lands be pre-
scTibed by law
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
INCREASE OF TIE NAVY.

scsretmrs-'s Recommendation as 90
New vessels Approved.
Very Efficient service has been rendered
by the navy IN connection with the in
sur-ection in the Philippines and the rs
ceEt disturbance II China
y very satisfactory settlement has been
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
THE FINANCES.

Ehe President RejoIees Over Reve-
Rne Surplus.
II is gratifying 10 be able 10 state that
tie surplus revenues for the fiscal year
ended June 90. 1900, were SIS. 527, 06e.18.
Fer thA- six preceding years we had only
deaeits. The aggregate CT which from 1894
20 1889. inclusive. amounted to s2Ss, a22,-
safI4.- The receipts fer the year from all
sources. exclusive OF postal revenues, ag-
grsgated $56T. 2ze, S5IS9. and expenditures
for al purposes. except for the admins
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
cIAIMs AeArNsT 49,.

Confident of an Early and Satisfac-
tory Adjustment
Our claims upon the Government Of the
Sultan for reparati0n for injuries suffered
by American citizens in Armenia and else
where give premise Of early and salts
factory settlement His NajesSy's good
disposition in this regard has been
eTinced by the issuance Of an trade for
rebuilding the American college at Har-
moot
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03
THE EVENING TIMES WASHINGTON MONDAY, DECEMBER

whatever reduction is made the legacy tax
requests for public uses of literary, edu-
cational, Or charitable character.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03

In dealing with the unciYilized tribes of
the islands the Commission should adopt
the same course Followed by Congress in
permitting the tribes Of our North Amer
lean Indians to maintain their tribal or
ganization and government. and under
which many of those tribes are now 1iv-
ing in peace and contentmenS, surrounded
by q civilization to which they are unable
or unwilling 20 conform. Such tribal gov
ernments should, however, be subjeetcS
10 wise and firm regulation, and, without
undue or petty interference, constant and
active effort should be exercised 10 pre-
vent barbarous practices and introduce
G5Eilized customs
Upon all officers and employees OF The
United States, bglh civil and military,
should be impressed sense Of the duty
10 observe not merely the material but
he personal and social rights of the pee-
pie OF the islands, and TO treat them with
The same courtesy and respect for their
personal dignity which the Pevr,.s-~-- -
United States are accustomed to require
from each other.
'sThe articles of capitulation Of the city
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-03

tration Of the postal department, aggre-
gated S4S7. 7I3, 1911. The receipts from
customs we're So i64 S71.f6. an increase
over the preceding year of S27 ,0S6, 3S9- II.
The receipts from internal revenue were
9295 327. s26.7 Is an Increase Of 81, $50, 1923
over 1893. The receipts from miscella-
meous sources were S3S, as, 053.9T, as
against $36, 80, 1852 for the previous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
BOer Army, 5000 Strong,
With All Artillery
Occupies Position on the De-
lagOa Bay Railroad.
DOM PAUL is THERE
With Botha, Lucas Myer and
Schalkburger.
Compromising Correspondence
to be Made Public in London.

Twyfelaar, Monday, Aug. 20.-Through
secret intelligence agents the British
authorities learn that Gen. Louis Bcthas
the commander in chief of the Boer
forces; Gen. Lucas Myer, the comman-
der of the Orange Free State forces
and General Schalkburger, vice presi-
dent OF the Transvaal republic, with s.
600 Beers, has assembled at Machado-
dorp (generally understood to be the
headquarters of President Kruger on
the Pretoria-DelagOa Bay railroad)
with the whole of the Boer artillery, in
Guiding the heavy pieces formerly at
Pretoria
LABOUCHERE STIRS UP TROUBLE
London, Aug. 22.-Henry Labouchere's
publication of the correspondence ad-
vising him of the seizure at Pretoria
of compromising letters to Secretary
Reitz is to be followed by the publlca-
the colonial office says will be issued to-
night or tomorrow, all the members OF
parliament involved having answered
the official communication sent to them
on the subject.
HAMILTON CROSSES THE CROCO-
DILE.
London, Aug. 22.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts dated August 21:
''Liuetenant Colonel Sitwell, reconnoit-
ering near Ventersburg, engaged the
Beers Two British were wounded Lieu
tenants Speeding, Davenport, Surtee and
Watson and a medical officer and "a men
are missing.
Hamilton has crossed the Crocodile
river.
''Paget and Baden-Powell engaged the
commanders. protecting Dewet August
20. Lieutenant Flowers and one man
were killed. Lieutenant Kirby and six
men were wounded"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
Rain WAS LIGHT.
Tuesdays Fall Not Enough to
Relieve the DrOuth.

The rain in Kansas last night was
light. 1t was not general over the
state and it will have little effect on
the rapidly expiring corn crop.
The Santa Fe reports that a light
rain fell over the eastern and South
ern Kansas divisions and on portions
of the middle division. No rain fell
along the lines of the Oklahoma or
western parts of the state.
The Rock Island reports a light rain
extending from ST. Joe south to Cald-
well and southwest to Liberal No rain
fell in the northern part of the state
west of Courtland, Republic county
GOOD RAIN AT HAYS.
Hays City, Kas., Aug. 22.-Heavy rain
fell during last night; two inches of
rain falling. Heat was oppressive yes
Farmers are elated over rain. Flowing
has comenced. The acreage for wheat
is assured to be larger than this year.
Without several days of warning with
out an outrfder to warn the people of its
approach, the rain came unheralded and
without the sanction of the weather bu-
reau.
RAIN IN TOPEKA.
The precipitation commenced at 4:30
o'clock Tuesday afternoon and it was
midnight when the last drop was re-
corded but the heavy rain fell within an
hour. The total was 80 hundredths of an
inch. A light rain fell this morning but
was not more than trace. The rain
was the relief that has been longed for
many days The table of the tempera-
ture shows that when the rain approach
but it fell rapidly and within two hours
had dropped "a degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

There are several high and several low
barometers scattered over the country
and high and a low in the northwest
may have had something to do with the
rain but it is more likely a local thunder
storm and the heat did it's share.
The balmy temperature of the tropics
is still playing its engagement in Kan
sas and the state is now ahead of any
other for high temperature. The report
for the "a hours ending Tuesday morn
ing at o'clock shows the following
maximums: Concordia 104, Dresden 100,
Fort Scott, 101, Hays City 1O5, Meaks-
vile 101, Manhattan 103, Mcpherson 1O5,
Usage City 101, Sedan 101, Toronto 102-
Mcpherson still holds the palm and re-
ported the highest temperature of the
year 107. Hays City comes a close
second.
The maximum temperature this morn
ing up to IL o'clock was IA and the min
imum SO. The wind was south edging
along at miles an hour. The forecast
is 'ThunderstorMs east portion this
afternoon or tonight. Thursday fair and
moderate temperature" >"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
TO CHANGE MEMORIAL DAY
Commander Shaw Favors the Last
Sunday in May.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 22.-Albert D.
Shaw, commander in chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, arrived in Chi
cago last night to consult with the ex-
ecutive committee on the last details
concerning the coming celebration.
which he says promises to be the larg-
est and most successful encampment IN
the history of the organization
Our membership Is decreasing rep
idly every year. said the commander
in chief, 'sand soon the G. A. r. viii
be a thing of the past 1 hope, how
ever, that, before we pass out OF ex-
day from the 30th of May to the last
Sunday in May. Memorial day should
be given over to patriotism and inspl-
ration, and not to boat racing and Dali
games. 1 shall recommend at the na-
tiona1 convention that the date be
changed. and while I cannot say what
the action of the delegates will be,
hope to find that they are all with '1aa~ 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
DELAWARE DIVIDED.
Two Republican Tickets in the Field
Owing to Addicks.

Wilmington, Del. Aug 2Z-The con-
vention of the regular Republican (anti-
Addicks faction) has nominated the fol-
LOWING ticket:
For Governor-Martin 3. Burris.
Lieutenant Governor7John Hum.
Presidential electors-Chas. w. Pusy,
Hayes was named as a presidential cleo
tor by the union Republican convention
(Addicks' faction) two weeks ago.
Congressman for the full term-Ex-
Congressman Jonathan s. Willis.
Attorney General-H. H. Ward.
State Tfeasurer-Dr. L. Heisler Ball.
Insurance Commissioner - Geo. =.
Smith,
Auditor of ACCOMPLISHMENT b. Nor
man.
The convention also nominated Walter
o. Hoffecker for the unexpired congress
sional term of the late John H. Hoff-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
PLAN HAS FAILED
Deficiency Of $500 In Twentieth
Kansas Medal Fund.
State Officers Are Appealed to
For Help.
RAISED ABOUT $1,000.
Part of Medals Have Been Dis
tributed.
Fault Found With Methods of
Management.

The spirit of patriotism and the desire
to honor the Kansas heroes who came
home from the Philippines with the
Twentieth Kansas seem to have dwind-
led away, because it has become neces-
sary for the governor to take up the
work of raising sufficient funds to defray
the expense of procuring medals for the
members of the regiment
The G. A. r. has failed in this effort
and o. H. Coulter, who has had charge
of the work has sought the aid of the
governor
|. In response to the appeals for addi-
tional funds the public has turned a deaf
ear to Mr.. Coulter. but the governor ask
ed H. ]. Allen, private secretary, to take
hold of the matter and $50 was raised in
the state house today.
There is a deficiency of about $500 ac-
cording to a letter of explanation issued
by Mr.. Coulter. Over $1,000 has already
been raised.
Some of the state officers-an of them
giving $5 each today-were glad of the
opportunity to contribute to the fund
for the medals but there was considera-
Bile criticism against the action of the
authorities in charge of this medal busi-
ness, in sending out part of the medals
Soma of the medals have already been
distributed to one or two companies. If
the money is raised the remainder of the
medals will be received by those who are
entitled to them
one OF the state officers today handed
So to Mr.. Allen and said, in the presence
of a State Journal reporter:
I am perfectly willing to contribute
this amount to this fund but do object
to the methods by which this business
had been handled. Some of the medals
have been sent out to the members of
the Twentieth for which action I see no
good reason The medals for all of the
boys should have been completed before
any were given out. And, all of the mon
ey should have been raised before any
were given out"
The plan to present the Twentieth
Kansas boys with these medals came
up when o. H. Coulter was depart
ment commander. The new department
commander and the officials have per-
mitted Coulter to continue with the
work In an explanatory letter issued
by him the following record of the dona-
tionS is made public:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
he WAS FROM KANSAS.
First Man to Scale the Walls of
Pekin.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The war depart
ment has prepared the following sketch of
Musician Titus. who, according to the
Associated Press dispatch published this
morning from Pekin, scaled the wall with
a rope by means of which the others
climbed to the top:
Calvin P Titus. enlisted April 5, 1899, at
Wichita, kan, aged 1919 years. This was
his second enlistment, his last service be-
ing in company K, First Vermont infan-
try, from which he was discharged No
vember 2, 1898. He was assigned to COM
pany E, Fourteenth United States infan
try He was born at Vinton, Ia A cable
gram from Pekin dated the 18th instant
slightly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
BRYAN AND DROOSEVELT
To Speak From Same Platform on
Labor Day in Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-It was announced
William J. Bryan would be in Chicago
Labor day after all and speak at the
picnic to be held in connection with
the Labor day celebration. The an
ling, head of the labor bureau at the
headquarters, and was joyfully received
by the people in charge of the picnic.
If this programme is adhered to it
will result in Governor Roosevelt and
Colonel Bryan appearing on the same
platform Mr. Bryan's original inten-
tion was to go to Cleveland on Labor
day, but according to the announce
ment made by Mr.. SchilIing he has
changed his mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Trolley Car Wrecked on a Cleve-
land Suburban Line

Cleveland, O., Aug. 22.-An electric car
on the Cleveland and Chagr1n Falls SUI
burban line jumped the track a. curve
near Chagrin Falls today while running
at high speed. The car was wrecked and
the crew and twelve passengers cut and
badly bruised. Five persons were seriously
injured. The accident was caused by
broken brake rod. Those most seriously
injured are
John Young, conductor, Chagrin Falls.
Miss Rathburn, Newburg. Ohio:
Mrs. NJ. G.. Meice, Chagrin Falls.
Mrs. Walter Barrows, Chagrin Falls
c. H. Hubbell, Chagrin Falls
Fortunately the car struck a trolley pole
when it left the track, otherwise it would
have gone down a steep embankment. Had
this occurred a number of lives would
probably have been lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
SHELDON NEW YORK.
Will Travel for Christian Endeavorers
Before He Returns to Topeka

Word has been received in Topeka that
the Rev. Charles Il St.1idon, who is now
resting at Lake Bluff, New York, will on
Saturday go to Boston, where he will Of
fer his services to the officers of the Ma
tionaI Christian Endeavor society
He will undoubtedly travel in number
of states in the interest of the Eendeavor
society, making addresses at their state
meetings before his return to Topeka in
December. The first meeting of this kind
which he will attend will be the State
Endeavor rally at Eastport, Maine, during
the second week in September.
1t is stated that Mr. Sheldon is working
on a new novel, the plot of which has to
deal with his experiences during his one
weeks editorship of the Christian daily.
The novel is to be read to his congrega-
ton by installmenfs during the coming
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
CLIMAX IS REACHED.
Rabid Partisans win Fly Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt Kite
Over Bryan Stand.

Extreme partisans who would rather
that Topeka should lose her reputation
for hospitality than allow an opportuni-
ty to insult the Bryan people to escape
will attempt to fly a large kite bearing
the pictures of Mckinley and Roosevelt
over the stand while Bryan is speaking
1t is needless to say that o. K. Swayze
is the leader of the movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
weather Tndications.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Thunder storms in east portion
this afternoon or tonight; Thursday fair
with moderate temperature; variable
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

Yokohama, Aug. 22.-An official dis
patch from Korea says that a Thousand
rebels have attacked Song Ching, burn
ing the government buildings located
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

Total .............. III ,UIo.0o
This circular says: About $500 is
needed" to complete the medal fund,
$500 yet to be raised
No figures are given to show what ex-
penses are to be met with this money;
neither is the amount expended indi-
Gated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

the notification meeting with reception
in the vacant room at Eighth and Kan
SaS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

Bryan will arrive at 1O:sO over Santa
Fe
VIII be met by committee and escort
ed hotel.
Reception of state officials and notifi-
cation committee at hotel.
P. M.-Reception of all other COM
mittees at 706 Kansas avenue.
P. M.-Notification ceremony in state
house grounds
Address of welcome.
Address Chief Justice Doster.
Notification address-T. NJ. Patterson.
Reply-William J. Bryan
Public reception.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22

Continued on Sixth Page-)
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-27
q. A. R. Special Train to Chicago

Via Choctaw Route. Leave Okla
homa City $40, pm, August 25th;
South McAlester, 1890 a. M, August
Goth, arrive Chicago, Ill.,. 7. a. M,
August 9th. Very low round trip
rates. Pullman sleepers and free re-
clining chair cars through without
change. For all information call on
or address any agent of the Choctaw,
Oklahoma & Gulf r. r., or ]. f. Hol-
den, traffic manager, Geo. H. Lee,
General Passenger and ticket agent,
Little Rock, Ark.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-27
Willie fiaIseIl college.

The next annual term of Willie
Halsell college will open September
Is, 1900.
The main building is being repaired
from top to bottom and when finished
will be both slightly and comfortable.
1t will be occpp;ad by the boys and
young men ut. the care OF Profs.
Bishop and Fenuall. The girls and
young ladies will occupy the new cot
tage under the care of the president
and his wife. The school will be pre-
pared to givegood advantages and have
a better patronage than last year. We
will earnestly try to make the school
this year just what it ought to be and
we ask our friends to help us in this
good work. If you area friend OF the
school and want it to succeed patron
ize it.
Our terms are as cheap as it is pos
sible for us to make them without sus-
tanning a financial loss. No school can
without an endowment and giving like
advantages can underbid us and live.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-27

II il the concurrent testimony Of women
who have used DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. that il is the most perfect pre-
narration for motherhood and all its func-
lions which has ever been discovered. II
nrenares the way for baby's advent, giving
the organs of birth vigor and elasticity. II
establishes such condition Of health that
nervousness. anxiety and morning sickness
are unknown. With this condition comes
a healthy flow OF nourishmept for the child,
which enables the mother to gratify the
foudest instinct Of maternity.
..rvvo wears ago used two bottles Of Doctor
pierce's Favorite Prescription. and IN April a
nice baby was born. before the doctor came,
writes Mrs. Katie Auliker. OF 7s4 fat stIesL All. All
euce, Ohio 81 was not very sick. Baby IS nov
n months old and weighs % pounds NOV
4 eroect another about August, and ! am
svaiu taxing the Favonte Prescription and
ftri verv well Several neighbors are using Dr.
Pierce's medicine through my telling them
about II. One lady says, before commencing
~ Pierce's Fsvorile Prescription ! haa 70 vomit
everv dav. but after got the medicine. from tne
frsl spoonful that took ! stopped vomiting:
II has done the same thing for me itisa Co..
send for women"
No alcohol in any form, IS contained
In " Favorite Prescription neither opium
nor other narcotics. This cannot Truth
fully be said Of any other medicine espe-
ciaiiy designed for women and sold
through druggists.
s;cf women are invited to consult Dr.
Pierce By letter, free Of al charge Every
letter Is treated as strictly private ana
sacrediv confidential. and all replies are
enclosed in plain envelopes 6eanng 10 70
printed matter whatever ADDRESS ~
+. v. Pierce, Buffalo. \. Y.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-27

The wedding yesterday afternoon Of
Miss Laura Chouteau 20 Mr.. Emmett
Skinner was a very quiet affair. The
ceremony took place at 8 o'clock at
the home Of the bride, Rev. NJ, l..
Butler officiating. The bride and
groom left on the Katy flyer Il few
minutes later for So. Louis. Tney
win be at home TO their friends at The
residence OF John Byrd after one
week.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-08-27

knC , a W A0
strain of n1aterni-
ty, her vitality is at
its lowest and the
food she eats must
nourish two lives.
The natural re-
suit is that the
m o th er looks
aroun d for a
tonic" /" and gen.
orally finds her
tonic in th e
form of a stimu-
liant, whic h not
only gives S the
m other no real
strength but is an
injury vtofhe child.