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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
JOHN LARCoMBE DEAD.
Was Cashier of the Government
Printing ONCE Many Years,

John Larcombe, an employe of the
Government Printing Office since 1861 and
until 1894 in the capacity Of cashi:r, die l
yesterday morning at his home, 1917 II
Street northwest. The cause of death
was, primarily. kidney trouble, acceler-
, ated by old age. The deceased was in his
eightieth year. He had been fail .ng
since May last and had been confined II
his bed for the greater part of that time.
Funeral services will be held at the resi-
dence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Arrangements for the interment have not
yet been completed.
John Larcombe was born in the d strict
of Columbia in 1920. and was enc CT the
oldest native born residents of the city.
He learned the trade of printer in his
boyhood and was employed in the office
of the National Intelligencer" and in
the office of the Globe Later he be-
came the business manager of the Office
of Cornelius Wendell. who at the time
had the contract for printing the Con
greSsonal Record" etc. In 1861 the
printing Office was purchased by the
Government. Mr.. Larcombe, at the s)l,ci-
tation of John ID. Defrees the first Public
Printer. accepted the position of cashier,
which he held for the subsequent thirty
three years. During that time Mr.. Lar
combe disbursed over $50OO0,OOO Of Gov
eminent funds without a single loss. and
no account ever turned in by him to the
auditors Of the Treasury was suspended
or dsallowed. In 1894 his health f He'd
and he resigned his position as cashier
A clerkship. where the work was less
arduous. was accepted by him. and he
remained with the Office until May 81
last, when he was confined to the house
with severe attack of illness.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
SEEK RELEASE FROM JAIL.
Two Petitions Filed for Writs of
HnbenS Corpus.

| Mrs. Birdie J. Esmay and Charles
Duvall. the latter colored. yesterday
| filed petitions for writs of habeas corpus
| in the Supreme Court of the Dis trict the
| former with view of having her hus-
+, band. Samuel T. Esmay. released from
| the District Jail and the latter to secure
| his discharge from the workhouss. The
matters were called to the attention of
Justice Bradley by \. 5. Colyar cours II
for the petitioners. and the court order e |
the writs to be issued. that for the re
lease of Esmay being made returnable
on Monday and the other en- Thursday of
next week.
Esmay was found guilty in the Police
Court and sentenced by Judge Kimbali
on Tuesday last to Imprisonment in the
District Jail for a period Of 2i0 days for
assaulting his wife. Birdie T Esmay, the
petitioner for the writ of habsas corpus.
1t is alleged in the petition that the
information upon which Esmay was con-
victed states that the offence CT which he
was found guilty was committed upon
October 80. a date to come. Because of
this defect it is contended that the con-
viction and sentence are void
Duvell was convicted in the Police
Court for indecent exposure and SEN
fenced to confinement in the workhouse
for period of six months. In this case
1t is alleged that the informa ton upon
which the prisoner was arrested and
held for trial was not sworn to, and in
consequence the proceedings. it is al
legged. were null and void.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
DONATIONS TO GALVESTON.
Governor Sayers Credits the Dixtrfc
with Contributing S.,S3..

A statement of the receipts of the
benefits for the storm sufferers on the
Texas coast has been -issued by Gov.
Joseph D. Sayers, Of Texas, and the sum
Of 1887 has been accredited to the Dis
trict of Columbia.
OF this amount $4,000 was the receipts
from the theatres who participated in
the benefit given in this city. This forms
part of the amount of 1851 so forwarde,.
by DR.. Tindall, secretary of the Board of
Commissioners. OF this sum $500 was
contributed by President Mckinley, and
among other contributors are the Chinese
and Costa Rican Ministers. 500 each. thu
Plate Printers Union 1850, and William
Wheatley, of Washington, $50.
In the itemized list of contributions ap-
pears a donation of $1,000 from the
Standard OIL Company and $4,000 from
the American Steel Hoop Company. The
sum of $1,000 has been contributed by
Howard Gould, and Edwin Gould and
Helen Miller Gould each are contrib ltors
to the amount of $500. George H. Nc
Fadden and his brother. Of Philadelphia,
donated 5000. and numerous smaller
sums from $1,000 down have been re-
ceived.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
The New York Tunnel.

NEW YORK, Oct 2e.-John B. Melon
aid, the Rapid Transit subway contractor,
called at the Comptroller's office today
and received n check for S265 900. the
first money paid on the tunnel work by
the city. After his visit to the Comp
troller's oitce. Mr.. Mcdonald called on
Mayor Van Wyck. BY virtue of his Office
the mayor is Rapid Transit Commits
sioner The mayor and the tunnel con-
tractor had a conference lasting over
half an hour
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
FOR UNITED SOUTH AFRICA.
General BulIer's plea in Speech
Delivered mt Durham.

DURHAM, Natal, Oct. 2O.-General Bull
Ter had an enthusiastic reception on his
arrival here today. The buildings were
all decorated in the national colors and
the people turned out in great numbers
to welcome the British general.
In speech to the people General Bull
Ter expressed the hope that all of South
Africa would act unitedly on a settlement
OF the present trouble. That. he said. was
the only way by which the bitterness
which had existed since 1881 could be
wiped out. In conclusion he urged the
people TO do their best toward making
South Africa q united country.
In the afternoon General Butler en-
barked on n steamer for Cape Town. All
the ships in the harbor were gaily deco
rated In his honor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Held Under Heavy Hail.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O.-John F. Tilton,
the postal clerk attached to Station D,
Brooklyn. who was arrested there last
night on charge of tamperins with the
mails. was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Benedict this morning, aud
held under $500 bail. According to AS
sistant Postmaster Taylor, Tllton has con-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
AFFAIRS OFTHE DISTRICT
Citizens Of Avalon Heights Want
Frankfort Street Opened.
The Danger Incident to School Chill
dren Crossing the RailrOnd-Strcct
Taken Up-Thanks to Washington
Police - Open Cars to HcnninE.

A petition signed by G. ". Sexton and
presented to the Commissioners request
ing the cooperation of the Board to Sc
cure the opening of Frankfort Street,
from Twenty-eighth Street. Avalon
Heights, to Twenty-fourth Street. Lang
don. The motive Of the petition is that
the children who attend school from Ava
Ion Heights are obliged to pass down to
another street and cross the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at grade,
where accident to the little ones may oc-
cur at any time. The opening of Frank
fort Street would be many feet above
the railroad cut, which would give greater
lately, as the petitioners think, to their
children.
Capt. Lansing H. Beach. the Engineer
Commissioner, after considering the OBJ
ject of the petition. yesterday recon-
mended to his associates that Mr.. Sexton
and the others be informed that the COM
missioners are without authority 10 be-
gin condemnation proceedings for the
opening of Frankfort Street, and that
Congressional action will be necessary
before anything can be done. Captain
Beach informs his associates that at its
last session Congress declined to author
lie the improvement of any more streets
than had been named in the previous ses-
sion. Whether or not the same course
will prevail at the coming session the
Commissioners are of course unable to
say. Captain Beach suggests that the
quickest way to have the street opened
would be to secure the dedication of the
necessary land.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

fire soft maple at the curb, and the othei.
is sugar maple in the parking. Both.
he asserts. are In the proper places. and
he recommends that the request be not
complied with, and that the writer be
requested not to lay cement in the
parking strip next to the curb within
three feet of the tree on either side
This recommendation the Commission
ers Yesterday approved
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Ordered to the philippines.

Fifty privates of the hospital corps at
the barracks in this city, under the charge
Of Hospital Steward Alfred Bauer, fully
equipped for service in the field. have been
ordered to duty in the Philippines The
detail Will leave here the early part of
this week, going first to New York, where
1t will embark on the transport Buford.
The transport will start for Manila in No
vember and will make the trip by way of
the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

"a merry heart makes cheerful countenance. y
80 does Iieuricl's beers make cheerful coante
nance. 1t is Maezen and Senate which are 50
popular because they are brewed of the best
malt and hops. end are of proper age before
leaving the brewery. Phone C34, Arlington Bot
thing Co.. for case of Iieurich's prize medal
beer if you want a pure and wholesome beverage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Cut. and Brui.e. auickIy HeoIed.

Chamberlsin's Pain Balm applied to a cut,
bruise. burn. scald, like injury will instantly
allay the pain and will heal the parts in less
time than any other treatment. Unless the injury
is very severe it will not leave scar Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism, sprains, swellngs, and
iamenoss For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale
and :etail. ard all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
An APPEAL FOR FUNDS
Subscriptions Asked for the Capt.
tai Centennial Celebration.

Letter Sent Ont by Chairman Parker
Liberal Donations Already Made
Occasion-W. w. Birth. Pioneer
Citizen, Writes to Secretary Cox.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

The Commissioners are In receipt of a
request from DR.. H. Krogstad, of 1924 X
Street northwest. for the removal Of trees
from in front of his premises .
In reporting upon the application
Thomas Lanham. Superintendent of Park
ing. informs the Commissioners that he
has examined the trees in question and
that he learned that Dr. Krogstad wishes
two trees removed from in front OF his
home. One Of the trees he states is a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

fessed to thefts which amount p all to
$780, and cover a period of about three
months. He was fond of playing poker,
and lost the money in that way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
SIMEON I. MORRIS HELD.
John w. Gates Alleged Assniinnt
ArrnIcned In Court.

CHICAGO, Oct. 20.-Simeon l. Morris.
once a wealthy contractor. was arralsneu
before Justice Martin this morning ana
held for the grand jury under the chargeS
of making threats to kill and of carrying
concealed weapons. r.
Morris was seized in the corridors OF
the Rookery Building yesterday afternoon
where he is said to have been lying in
wait for John W. Gates, the stee! mag
nate, and William C. Brinison. general
manager OF the Kansas City, and Southern
Railway, whom few minutes before he
had threatened to kill. He had loaded
revolver in his pocket. Brinison had been
lured from his home in Kansas City by
false telegram purportihg to be from Mr..
Gates. The telegram was sent by Morris
and it is believed that his object was to
bring Crimson to Chicago to. kill him.
Morris mind has been nearly wrecked
by drink and by treatments he has several
times taken to cure him of the liquor hab-
it. His grievance against Gates and Brim-
son dates back several years. He asserts
that they owe him $4,000 for services he
rendered in securing the passage OF an
ordinance to give to the Calumet and Blue
Island Railway right of way along Lake
Shore in South Chicago. Norris entered
suit year ago and the matter is still
pending in the circuit court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kilmer' s
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
1t corccts inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing it, ard overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to
go often during the day. and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swanp-Root is scon
realized. 1t stands the highest fer lis Won
derful cures OF the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
by all druggists in fifty-csnt and one-dollzr
sized bottles. You may E<T
have sample bottle of essT-- a: -,
this wonderful new dis ii Il. 4: ;,.si.
covery and book that ss.s.a s..::S II ~
tells all about it. both ron. q, swamIlI,oot
sent free by mail. Address Dr.. KiIner 8, Co.
Bingharnton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer il this paper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

The Chairman of the Committee on FL
nance and Treasurer of the National Cap
ital Centennial, NJ. NJ. Parker, sent out
the following letter to members of the va
rious committees and citizens yesterday
asking for subscriptions of funds to meet
the expenses of the exercises on December
II next
MY Dear Sir: The Committee on FL
nance. which has been charged with the
raising of the funds necessary to carry
out properly the plans of the National
Capital Centennial. appeals to the men,
.bers OF the various committees and the
public in general for subscriptions.
1t is hoped that you will cooperate
with the committee in making the one
hundredth anniversary of the establish
ment of the seat of government in the
District of Columbia worthy of the Capt.
tai of the nation. Should you feel In
clined to extend your assistance toward
this celebration by contribution to the
Centennial fun, 1t will be highly appre-
ciated.
THE enclosed blank form should be
used in making subscription. l am,
Yours very respectfully,
"MYRON NJ PARKER
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

The Commissioners have determined that
the Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany must take definite action in regard
to the use or removal of the abandoned
street car tracks in various parts of the
city. An informal discussion of the mat
ter recently between the Engineer Com
missioner and General Harries. of the COM
pany. resulted in an agreement upon the
part of the railroad people to determine
shortly what lines they will fit up for use
and what portion of the tracks will be
permanently ahar4oned and taken up.
1t is understood that the company has
been informed that the matter must be
brought Immediately to settlement and
the streets in which these tracks are To-
Gated put in proper condition for use. This
was one Of the matters Captain Beach, the
Engineer Commissioner had in hand when
he was taken sick last summer and was
obliged to take long leave on account Of
his health. Since his return SO many mat
tiers have been pressing upon his attention
that this was delayed somewhat. But the
Commissioners now think that the COM
pany has had leeway enough in the mat
ter, and that If they do not decide matters
with reference to the tracks within a few
days the Commissioners will themselves
take action toward the removal of the
tracks that have been abandoned.
The Commissioners have been informed
uno6icially that it is the intention Of the
company to fit I'D the tracks on the NJ
Street line in South Washington. which
have been disturbed by the laying OF a
sewer In that street. and to operate cars
there by the storage system. By this
means that route will be in use and II is
though. will provide that section of the
city with the street car facilities which 1t
needs. 1t is also stated that some of the
other abandoned tracks will be equipped
with the underground system and added
to the lines nov in operation. and il is
expected that only few short pieces of
track will be permanently abandoned.
The Commissioners are now waiting for
definite statement from the company,
which 1t is probable will not be long forth
coming. The position of the Commission
ers on the subject is to have the matter
brought to an issue SO that they may
know what the company intends to do and
then to have the streets repaired at the
earliest possible date.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
George NJ. Allen Going to st. Loui.

George NJ. Allen. Chief Clerk Of the First
Assistant Postmaster General, whose con-
dition has materially improved may be
removed to his brothers home in st.
Louis at some time during this week. Mr..
Allen has been critically i'll, at the George
town Hospital. L. b. Allen, father of the
invalid, who has arrived in town to see
his son, has made arrangements for the
removal Mr.. Allen believes that the APP
parent paralysis with which his son was
afflicted was the result of nervous pros
tration, and will not prove permanent
Change of scene and the presence of friends
about the sick man, the father believes
viii contribute to his comfort and recov-
dy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths,

prevailing in this
is because SO decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused By
heart disease.
pneumonia. heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lowed TO advance the
kidney-p is d
blood will attack the
vital organs or the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Walking Skirts.

IS Pedestrian Skirts, that have
just been made up by our controll-
ed maker; cut upon patterns We
furnished and made according TO
our dictation; Blacks, Greys,
Browns, in plaid or setback; all
lengths. Any other house would
ask IS for these Skirts.
1 R'' .. we sna'! sci. them $500
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-18
KANAWHA COUNTY

Organizes an Immense Republican
Club-Hon. a. B. White the Prin-
cipal speaker-Preparing for the
Convention.
Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencsr
CHARLBsToN, W. W.. May IT,
There has never been better. more
largely attended or enthusiastic polltl-
cal meeting in Charleston, than the
one tonight at the Burlew opera house,
at which an immense Republican club
was organized for the purpose, prImar-
fly OF providing entertainment for the
delegates, alternates and visitors to the
nominating convention to be held in
July, and also for the purpose Of aiding
in swelling the Republican majority In
Kanawha county in November
Hon. A. B. White. the Republican
standard bearer. was the principal
speaker and he was at his best. No
more effective and convincing argu-
ment for Repubilcanism has ever been
heard in Charleston and Mr.. White
made a host of new friends tonight.
The club starts of with a membership
Of nearly 800.
Messrs. Gaines and Edwards. caudI-
dates for Congress. made stirring
speeches. Republican primaries here
Saturday. will be the hottest in the
history of Kanawha county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-18
May be Q aeneral strIke.
WAGE QUESTION

Occupies Attention Of the Amalga-
mated Association Of Iron and Steel
Notwithstanding May Secure
Next Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 17.-The
convention OF the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Iron and Steel Workers to-
day took up resolutions submitted from
various districts, referring to changes
in constitutional law. They were refer
red to committee.
John Williams. secretary-treasurer
read his annual report showing an un-
paralleled growth of the association
throughout the country. During thu
past year elghty-ons new lodges were
instituted, with an increase OF $4,000
members, making nm aggregate mem-
bershlp In the United States OF $4,000.
The states showing the largest growth
were Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Indiana, 1t is said, was the best organ
tzed state In the association and for one
of the causes reference was made to the
laws on the statute books for the pro-
tpctIop of labor. There is not a nom
union iron mill in Indiana. Finances
were reported in satisfactory shape and
the Journal self sustaining.
Wage Question Taken Up.
The convention took up so much Of
the work of the wage committee as has
been perfected and devoted portion OF
the afternoon to its consideration. 1t
is understood the exact ratio OF increase
has not yet been established and will
not be generally known, even to the
delegates, until the complete report of
therwage committee is submitted to the
convention Monday. 1t was stated that
all that has been SO far published as to
specific figures on the scale is the
merest speculation. 1t had been ex-
pected the report would be presented
tomorrow, but 1t had not been perfect
ed as n whole to-day and no definite ac-
ton regarding 1t will be taken until
Monday.
Wheeling May be Next Meeting
Place.
OF the five cities actively endeavorIng
to secure the next annual meeting OF
the association It was openly stated To-
night that Pittsburgh would not secure
the meeting that IL 1t went east, Wheel
ing W. Va, would get 1t, but that the
outlook was favorable to n western city,
possibly Milwaukee.
There is an earnest scramble on for
the offices and sufficient was learned
among the delegates tonight to indicate
plainly that w. H. Hughes, of Muncie,
md, can secure an election to the prest-
dency If he can be prevailed upon to ac-
cept nomination.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-18
PNEUMATIC TUBE

Service Vigorously Attacked in the
Discussion of the POstOface Appro-
priatiOn Bln-Laid Aside for the
Day.
WASHINGTON. May 17.-The post
office appropriation bill was considered
In the senate to-day. The committee
amendment for the extension of the
pneumatic tube service created some
debate and was under discussion when
the measure was laid aside for the day.
Mr.. wolcott, chairman Of the commit
tee on the postofflces and the post roads,
vigorously attacked the committee
proposition to appropriate $75O.0OO for
the pneumatic system adding that the
pneumatic service was unnecessary and
the appropriation waste of public
money. Mr.. Mason, ulls.). quite as Wig
orously supported the proposition. An
amendment of Mr.. Butler, IN. c.), to re-
duce by 10 per cent the amount to be
paid the railroads for the transporta-
tiou of mail was rejected, Il to Al.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-18

81. LOUIS, No, Nay 1.-THE Rev
chor,es A pickey. d. D.. OF Philodcl-
phIo. said to-day when asked for his
views view on revision Of the westminster minister
confession cagT Of faith. and II he favored d
sltch revlpion what substitute ne aa mou,u
s,iggest for the predcstinntlon clauSc; lg1 !
He said ho was opposed 10 resisaV" ',a,,.os, @ Sor
INT no had no substitute TO Suggest loF
'Srhc westminster confession, no
said us now and always has been
merely system of doctrine ana hs ssSt sS9
ia aubscrlbed to by every mlnlster OF the
cb,rch when he takes his ordination
.yoWa. There nre many things IN the
confesqton of faith that hre not Rubs
seribed to by ministers NJ the ume o'
taking their VOWS and the various
S,,t"rips have allowed great latitude OF
indlyidual thought and ordained many
mon entertaining Views apparently ny
Variance with the logical slgnlfleanee Of