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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
CHIEF CLERK ALLEN RETURNS.
Possibility Tint He Mny BE Made
Heath's Successor.

George NJ Allen, Chief Clerk to the First
Assistant Postmaster General, returned to
his work yesterday morning from vaca-
ton in Europe Mr. Allen will act as First
Assistant Postmaster General until Mr..
Heath's successor qualities. There is sene
talk of the probability of Mr.. Allen being
appointed = succeed Mr.. Heath. He is
great friend of Senator Beverage OF In
diana. who was recently defeated by Sen
ator Fairbanks in the matter of the ap-
pointment of : postmaster for Indianap-
oils. 1t is said the appointment of Mr.. Al
len would tend to soothe the feelings OF
those Republicans in Indiana who were
disgruntled a the appointment of General
McGinnis as postmaster at Indianapolis.
Mr. Allen is not a candidate for the oifice,
but his friends have no doubt that he will
accept If it is rendered him.
lone of the remarkable things which
noticed abroad" said Mr.. Allen yesterday,
especially in England. was the marked
avoidance OF a discussion of the Boer war
| presume it is because the people are
somewhat dissatisfied with the progress
made by Great Britain, and probably every
household has a relative or a friend some
where in South Africa who was killed or
wounded in the war. and the people wish
to avoid references to such painful sub
jects. They seem to have no doubt that
England Will eventually win.
They are full of the Chinese situation,
however. and wherever l went they were
discussing the probable attitude of the
United States. | found an almost universal
desire that England and the United SITES
should stand shoulder to shoulder IN this
matter They are very friendly to Amer
lea in England. / was surprised to see
the American flag flying in out of the way
places where no commercial good could
come to the people thus exhibiting our
flag.
Il think the English exhibit a better
feeling toward Americans than We do to-
ward them in this country. They spoke OF
the United States as though it were the
eldest child of Great Britain and child
in which the parent took the greatest in
terest and for which il had the greatest
affection. l went through England and
Scotland, and everywhere l heard nothing
but expressions Of good Will toward the
United States"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
vAGARIFs OF SUBSCRIBERS.
Why Many magazine Readers Give
Up Reading Them.
(From the New Orleans Times Democrat)

(From the New Orleans Times -Democrat)
Some time ago. said clerk in local
bookstore. ''the proprietors of one OF the
magazines wrote to everybody who sold
their publication. asking for suggestions
that might increase its circulation. They
wanted to know why people bought it
why they quit buying 1t; what they liked
and what they didn't like. and what fea-
tures. in the opinion OF the dealer. would
be best calculated 10 secure more readers.
The answer wasn't easy. by several Jug
fuls. for IL there is a more capricious per-
son on the face of the earth than the aver
axe magazine reader l have certainly yet
TO find him. he buys publication regu-
larry for a while. then stops ii suddenly
'or any one OF a thousand fantastic rea-
sons and transfers his allegiance 10 an
other.
Just for curiosity / iotted down the
causes of all such changes that came under
my notice for a couple Of months. Here
they are, in my memoranda book: "a Con-
federate veteran, found inaccuracy in war
story. 90 Answered an advertisement on
the back pages and got swindled. go
IL has too many pictures. (il 1t hasn't
enough pictures. (5) 1t contained a story
that made fun of the Irish. 60 1t never
prints anything about New Orleans. 90 1t
refused one of my jokes. (Sl 1t comes on
Friday, ana am aIrdlu IL gives me Ddu luCh.
(0 Our preacher says he don't think much
Of it. Q0) 1t has too many love tales;
can't get 1t away from the women folks.
On Don't like the color OF the cover.
Those eleven reasons for discontinue
ancc" the clerk went on. referred to
almost as many different publications. The
worst of it is that most Of the objections
advanced admit of no argument. For ex-
ample a man came in this morning to get
a magazine he has been reading for about
six months. He glanced through it while
| was waiting on another customer. and
saw the word honor. spelled honour.
Plague take a magazine that cant spell
common words,' he exclaimed. give ne
something else | tried 10 explain that
it was an English print. but he wouldn't
listen. and consequently its list OF resd
ers is diminished by one. / doubt ex-
tremely whether the magazine that sent
out the letter of enquiry proiited by its
replies. They must have been as diversi-
fed as the suggestions a man receives
when he has q bad cold"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
Prof. Eancher Falls 3.0e0 feat.
FARE, 5Oc-cHLDREN. CSC.
paPI nil Il on AIDS L Al.II "
PAhLOh Oak CHAIRS, lac EASh WAL
G,s1Aan Trafno
TOURNAME EMIT,

PICNIC AND BALL at sToNEBURNER PARK.
near Arlington, Alexandra Co.. Va, WEDSES-
DAY, AUGUST s. $50 in prizes.
Chief marshal, L " Cleveland assistant mar
shals John o'Shaughnessy. Homer Works: judges.
Sheriff Palmer, George Head. Curtis Graham.
Judge Pelham, Oscar Har!ng; orator OF the day,
Hon Jamts Clements Of Balston, Va; orator OF
the evening. Hon. George II. Ruckert, Of ST.
Elmo, Va. Entrance fee for professional knights,
81; amateurs, 81 Knights will please appear in
costume, group photograph will be taken by
the artist John c. Hull. The successful knights
will have the honor OF browning the Queen OF
Love and Beauty, and Maids of He=or, and win
the przes that awarded. The crowning Of
the Queen at p. Dancing from o'clock
until u O'Clock in the evening Music by n. D.
Horgan's Band Of Alexandria. Va Cars Will leave
Aqueduct Bridge every half hour Is cents
round trip to Columbia Pike, Arlington. Plenty
Of eonveysnces from the cara to the tournament
grounds. Plenty OF room for horses. Carriages and
bicycles. We will spare neither time, pains, nor
expense to make this the grandest Tournament Of
the season. Cordial invitations are extended to
all knights in Virginia, Maryland, ard the Dis
rict Of Columbia AZ Knights that tide in this
tournament will have free entrance fee in the
championship tournament that viii be given on
IE.,or Day. No intoxicating drinks or disor-
derby persons will be allowed on the grounds
ans
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
THE HAWAIIAN CUSTOMS.
Reorganization of the Service in
the Islands Completed.

Walter S. Chance, the supervising spe-
cial agent of the Treasury. is back from
Hawaii. where he organized the American
customs service now in force on the ISL
ands. The force under the insular reDub
lie numbered about 100 men. 1t has been
cut down to fifty as there is no logger
any need of collecting on imports from
other points in the United States.
The customs department is now under
the management of Collector E. R. Stock
able, a Michigan man, who has lived on
the islands for years. All the subordinates
were chosen from the employees of the old
Hawaiian service. For the most part they
are American residents, but one native
one Chinese. and one Japanese were re-
tanned on the rolls. II is believed that the
revenues from imports will amount TO
nearly $500. 600 a year.
Mr.. Chance was well pleased with con-
ditions in Hawaii. The Territory is very
prosperous and 1t offers plenty Of induce
ments for immigration.
Sugar culture is going ahead rapidly and
the yearly output has reached a value Of
SIS, 600 coo. Residents of the islands, some
Of whom are very wealthy. are joining with
Americans in establishing big farm Two
millions and a half have been spent ON the
Oolsh plantation and the first crop viii be
harvested in October of 1901. The success
attending sugar culture has Handicapped
the coffee business. and that industry is
on the wane.
White men do not care to work in the
fields in the islands and the employment
Of labor is becoming a puZzling problem.
The Importation Of Japanese and Chinese
being barred. the planters are now plan
ming TO obtain Porto Ricans and negroes
from the Southern States.
The cost OF living for white people is
high. but wages are proportionately good.
Eggs are cents each and chickens from
81 each upward. Poultry is scarce in all
the sub-tropical islands. as the humidity
affects the birds. Hay sells at $40 ton.
and beef is poor and high priced. Most
manu- .actured articles are brought from
Anne lea.
NJ. Chance says that annexation was
warmly welcomed by the Hawaiians Some
Of the natives are still disaffected. blu;
they form a small minority. Good schools
are being maintained for the education OF
the natives.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
The Use OF Public Gardens.

Children often become criminals because they
have no outlet for Going What they like and
what ia proper for them 10 do. All children
love 10 work in gardens; and il there were pub
lie gardens where children could Voluntarily
work If they wanted to there would be no occa-
sion to I'll the reormatolies TO halt their pres, nj
extent.
None know better than those who have inter
cstCd themselves in reformatorics what are their
weak points. However well treated, the inmates
feel as prisoners, and there is the difficulty Of
placing them Tor a start in the world when the
refOrmatory term expires difficulty growing
more serious every day. Aside fIom this is the
enormous tax On the community in the way oil
private bentyoence Of public charges None
would welcome an improved method Of lsssenirs
these treasures more than retornatoy Managers
Public gardens. suggested, would help to
some exteni-but they lave not ben found prac-
ticabie in large cities, from whence most OF the
population Of the reforma tories come
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
POSTAL CONGRESS AT BERNIE.
MT. shnIIcnberger Discusses the
Work of the Meeting.

Second Assistant Postmaster General
ShailcnSerger has returned from the meet
ing Of the International Postal Congress
at Berne, Switzerland. Mr.. Shallenberger
said yesterday that the meeting bad 5een
a successful one. the countries connected
With the unicn being represented by about
20 delegates. Aside from the general
discussion Of topics of interest the most
important work performed at the meeting
was the decision to set aside 200 600 franco
Tor fund for the erection of a suitable
monument TO commemorate the establish
ment OF the Postal Union at Berne, a quar-
ter of century ago
Every year each OF the countries In ths
union are required TO contribute a certain
sum for the maintenance of the bureau at
Berne, but as the bureau is economically
administered there is always a surplus
The convention arranged that the surplus
each year should be set aside FOR the
monument fund until the monument was
paid for. This will provide for its cost
without requiring additional legislation in
any country.
Mr.. Shalienberger did not undertake to
make any investigation into the European
system of handling mails. as he covered
this ground thoroughly when he was
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
VISIT OF CUBAN TEACHERS.
The Contingent Now mt Harvard
Coming to Washington.

Fourteen hundred Cuban school teachers
ale expected in Washington on the 18th
They form the corps who have been sent
to America to get acquainted with Yankee
ways. Just now they are at Harvard
where they are taking a summer course
in English.
Their visit TO Washington will give them.
they hope. chance to greet the President.
who has promised TO BE- here. 1t will be
their last day Of sightseeing in this coun-
try, for they Will leave on the same even
ing for New York to take army transports
for Cuba The Government transported
them to this country. and will take them
back home. but their expenses here are
being met by a fund OF SICO.Cc9 provided
by the citizens Of Boston. Arrangements
may be made by local people to provide
for their entertainment while in the
Capitol.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
JOHN MARSHALL DAY.
Being Mnde for It's
Celebration by Local Attorneys.

At meeting Of the Washington Bar AS
ISOLATION. held yesterday. Chaplin Brown,
the president. was authorized to appoint
a committee of fifteen to cooperate with
the committee OF the American Bar AS
ISOLATION in perfecting arrangements for
the celebration of the 10eth anniversary of
John Marshall Day. in this city, on Feb
ruary 4. 1901.
The matter was called to the attention
Of the association by Henry E. Davis, who
is the local member OF the committee Of
forty-nine appointed by the American Bar
Association to select a place and prepare
the programme of exercises for the occasion
OF the Tooth anniversary Of the day when
John Marshall. the first Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States, took
the oath OF Office and entered upon the
discharge OF his duties.
whether the exercises will be held in the
rotunda of the Capitol or in the hall OF
the House of Representatives has not yet
been settled. Chief Justice Fuller will
preside and Wayne MacYeagh, former At
torney General. will be the orator of the
day. President Mckinley has promised
to attend the exercises. and will make a
brief address.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
PROHIBITED BY JAPAN.
Order Against immigration to Amer
lea Said TO Have Been Issued.

The Foreign Office of the Japanese Gov
eminent has notified the japanese Lega-
ton in this city that an order has lie
Issued by the home Government prohibit z
al immigration of laborers to the Unitei
States and Canada This order is said to
have been issued on account of repce-
sensations made by the United States 10
Japan that the people on the Pacific Cost
had made objections to the rush of Jap
anese laborers to that coast. II was only
little while ago that Japan issued an
order restricting immigration to America
to an average of five from each oyince
monthly
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
COMPELLED TO WEAR COATS.
Secretary Lonr. Opposed to the Male
Shirt Whist Idea.

Secretary Long has officially frowned on
the male shirt waist idea which has taken
something Of hold in Washington. In
the Department at least ne has nipped in
the bud the growing sentiment in favor Of
giving men the same rights as the women
in the matter of hot weather clothing
Yesterday morning natty Department
clerk of the male sex. properly and neatly
attired in all respects save for the absence
OF his coat stepped into enc of the Navy
Department elevators and said, third
floor. Tease
But the car did not move, and the con-
ductor politely. but firmly told the young
man that It was the Secretary's orders that
no one should be allowed to ride in the
elevators with his coat of.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

According to errfeceived from Ma
Mia the recent wedding Of Miss Elizabeth
Gordon Egbert and Lieut.. Charles L. Kill
bourne, jr., was n simple and pretty af-
fair. The house in which the ceremony
was performed and which is one of the
handsomest in Manila, was made addition
ally attractive with flowers palms, and
picturesque branches of fir trees. The only
attendant was the groonn's brother, Lieut..
l.. F. Kflbourne, OF the Third Infantry. The
officers of the groom's regiment, the Twen-
ty-fourth United States Infantry, were
among the small company of guests. The
bridal gown did not arrive from America
in time, but the bride was gracefully
dainty in a native made robe of pure
white, trimmed with rich old lace. pearl
comb. the grooms gift, fastened her tulle
veil in place. Chaplain Grove, of the Four
teenth United States Infantry, performed
the service, and the brides brother gave
her hand in marriage. The wedding cake
vas cut by the bride with her husbands
sword. Among the numerous wedding gifts
was a splendid punch bowl of hammered
silver presented by the brother officers of
the groom, and an epergne of silver and
cut glass, the gift OF the officers Of the
Twenty second Infantry. The happy couple
spent the early days OF their honeymoon
aboard the United States transport Han
cock. The bride is the eldest daughter OF
TIE late Gen. Harry c. Egbert. who was
killed while leading his regiment about a
year ago. Among the guests were Major
General Macarthur. Colonel Daggett. the
officers and ladies OF the Fourteenth In
fantry, Colonel and Mrs. Greenleaf, Colo
mel and Mrs. Goodale, Colonel Allen, Colo
mel and Mrs. Tower Major Hall. MAJOR
Wakeman. Major and Mrs. Walcutt, Major
Brown, Captain Kulp. Captain and Mrs.
RUSSELL Captain and Mrs. Evans. Captain
and Mrs Ahern Captain and Mrs. David
son. Captain Bradley. Captain Crittenden,
Captain Bull. Lieut.. and Mrs. Gibbs Mrs.
Liscum Mrs. Robert Hall, Lieutenant and
Mrs. Barroll. Mrs. Newell, Mrs. jerks, the
Misses Moseley. Page. Anderson, and Mil
Ter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
The Tv,o-thirds Rule.


For long time it was applied to all nomina-
tioDs by Democratic conventions from the highest
to the lowest. II was abolished in Georgia State
and Congressional nominations years ago, and
viii never be readopted The plan of nominations
by primaries has had much to do with the dis
use Of the two-thrds rule in State and local
nominations 1t is rarely used now except in
national conventions. but 1t seems 10 have an
impregnable stronghold there
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Among the Washington contingent at
Ocean Grove are Mr. and hrs. a L. Swart-
won't. the Misses Swartwout, Mrs F. A.
Swartwout and daughter, Mrs. E. S. Hos
kins, Miss Fern Hoskins, Miss Gertrude
Upton. Miss Ellen Rider, Miss Florence
Rider. and Miss Matilda Wright, at the
Sea Lovers; Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Vaughn
and Mrs. Grace Z. Spooner at the Diamond
state. At Asbury Park Rev. and Mrs.
S. H. Greene and Mr. and Mrs. y. S. Eau
cett are 10 stop few days longer at the
Leadley
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

nrom the chieago Trihune.l

Vt 'VII1 Ut NI-IN"sV III77''tIsT
They met again in after years by chance, at
the door Of a circus tent-ihe Judge and the
middle-agod u;atrcn who had been Maud Muller
Great Scott" muttercd the Judge t. h.ru-
self as he noted her sallow face. faded hsi,
stubby iTgers with the marks OF the washbo4rd
upon them. and the group OF sllb-ernly children
she was angrily trying 10 induce the ticket taker
to pass in free. 'what lucky escape | hadi''
''Merciful gracous!' she unused, inwardly.
looking at his hald head, vatery eyes, double
chin, and protuber1nt stomach, ''and | once
warted to marry that manl''
They passed in with their respective noses per-
ceptibly elevated and listening in few
minutes to the time-honored jokes of the clown.
Insist on being served with ueurieh's beers.
They are the best. Phone GA, Arlington Bot
thing Co, for a case Of NIerzen. Senate, or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Lieutenant Colonel Whitney of General
Miles staff. and Mrs. Whitney Mr. J. II.
McBlair. and Miss McBlair are among the
recently arrived Westinghouse at the
Warm Sulphur Springs of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Nine. de Sibour and Miss de Sibour are
at the Intervale House at Bethlehem. n. H.
They will remain in the White Mountains
until September.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Shaw. with their
daughters. Edna and Harriet. accompanied
by their guest, Mrs. Charles z. s. Martin.
Of Ohio. leave today for a two weeks stay
at Atlantic City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
Wash Goods worth up to 39c.
71c yard.

This is an odd lot of White. Plain COZ,
srs, and Figured P. X. These have soiu
freely at y 1-2c to 39c. This sweepinS
REDUCTION will clean 'em up in day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mrs. Richard Goode and the Misses So
phie and Sallie Goode are spending the
month at the Allegheny Hotel, Goshen,
Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, OF Washington. are
passing the month at Cambridge Springs,
Pa.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hume viii leave for
New York today and sail tomorrow for
Scotland to visit relatives and friends
They will be gone two months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mrs. ]. Whit Heron and daughter will
spend the present month at Eikton Hotel,
Elkton, Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Mrs. Hyde. Miss Hyde. and the Messrs.
Hyde are among the latest arrivals at
Alton, Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
Help Nature Help You.

Vitality cannot cure disease unless your body
kept clean inside and ont. Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic keep 1t clean inside All druggists. lOc
25c. 5oc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Miss Ida D. Rozzelle is spending the
summer at Ocean City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
Wash Goods worth up to Sue,
f5c yard.

This lot includes Sheer White Persian
Lawn. White French p. X, Plain and
Fancy Me'cerized Cords and Colored Mad
ras. Qualities are limited-hurry!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

DR.. and Mrs w. Wilmer are spending
August at Wildwood, Va,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
tOC yard.

80 yards Figured and Striped Dotted
Swss. These sold very freely at 1Sc. Ev-
er style up to date. Make nice waists.
NJ TO go at Ice yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07

Miss Stella ostlinger has returned home
after pleasant vacation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
&c yard

for % teces Batisfe Lawn and Dimities,
in blacl and white, navy dots, figures,
stripes All this seasons goods and first
ouaiitis. These are regular IL 1-2c val
ues, Is long as they last, &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Washington's Favori.e Stors.
The Wash Goods
Must Go!

We do not intend carrying one
piece over. so we've put the knife
in good and deep. Read them
over:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-07
Davenport the Great,
In His Thrilling Performance Upon the Wire
60 Feet Above the Ground.
HANGS aY HIS TOES,

He Rides Bicycle. Runs Forward and Backwa
and Does Many Thrilling Acts on
oftv Pnreh-And
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-10-09
7 AK Notice.

TAXES WILL BE DUE AND
payable from the 18th day of October
TO the 31st day of December, 1900.
The tax levy for State purposes is
5 mills; for ordinary county purposes,
4 mills: for school purposes, mills !;
making total levy of y mills on ali
taxable property of the county. There
is an additional, a special tax, for
school purposes of mills in Scho u
Districts Nos. l, 8, IA, II, Is and 25,
making total levy Of II mills in thoss
school districts, and a special school
tax of l mill in No. 10, making total
levy of Is mills in that school district.
There is also tax of one dollar on
each male citizen between the ages of
21 and 60 years, except those who are
disabled or are made exempt by law.
Taxes are payable in the following
kinds Of funds and no other: Gold
and Silver coin, United States cur
rency, national bank notes, and cou-
pons which shall become due and pay
able during the year 1900 on the con-
solidated bonds known as Brown"
bonds, and the bonds of the Stale
known as "Blue" bonds, andany other
State bonds which may be issued by
au hority of an Act of the General
Assembly, the coupons of which are
by such Act made receivable for taxes.
HUGH s. WYLIE,
9 927-1m County Treasurer.