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The times., 1901-03-12
FEBRUARY POSTAL RECEIPTS.
A Large Increase shown Over the
Amount Last Year.

The monthly balance sheet for the fifty
largest postoffices in the United States
for February, 1901, shows the total re-
ceipts to have been s4.0l1, 530 a net in
crease of 1851, ISL over the receipts for
February. 1900 or I3.2 per cent. Out Of
the fifty offices but one showed a de
crease. Syracuse, n. Y. whose receipts
were s23.131 a decrease Of 81, ,150. or At per
cent. For all the other offices the show
ing was very favorable. especially when
il is considered that February is not one
of the heavy mail months
Chicago, as usual. leads the list in the
amount of increase, it's receipts being
S625,394, an increase of s104, ,646. or 20 per
cent. New York remains at the head in
the amount of receipts. tS25, III, an in
crease of $69, $50 or 1872 per cent. Greater
New York would, of course. lead Chicago
by many thousands, as Brooklyn shows
receipts of $l23,s05 an increase Of $500,
or u per cent.
Dayton, Ohio. ranks all the cities in
percentage of increase. It's receipts for
February Of this year are s23. .001, an in
terprise of the postmaster at Dayton in
pushing the business Of his office has
frequently been described. Washington
will top the $500 900 mark by a consider
able this year its receipts for February
being S67.Sl3 increase $6.52S. or l06 per
cent. The receipts OF Pittsburg, Pa. in
creased 22.1 per cent, and Kansas City,
Mo. 43 per cent.
Other receipts were as follows: Phila-
delpha, 1896. .lS7; increase, s34,3SS 1875 per
cent Boston, Mass, $3.50. .476; increase.
S202l0; S4 per cent. St Louis. slH9o0;
increase S2f, ,049; 1S2 per cent. Cincinnati
s112. .976; increase. Sl1 i63; 11.2 per cent. Bal
timore S99 666, increase, S9,025; SO per
cent. Buffalo. N Y, S74,&7; increase,
81 ,947: 10 per cent. Rochester, n. Y, $l,-
S54; increase. 81 $50; 12.1 per cent. Albany.
n Y so g66: increase 81 .632; 46 per
cent. Troy. y. Y sl0SS5; increase, $i7S;
The times., 1901-03-12
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Results at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March II.-Results Of todsy's
races-track fast:
First race-For maiden three-year-olds; one
mile.--Nannie Nolan Cochran, 5 to I, won;
Hanswurst (Dupee), 4 to l. second: Ford
tSack). TO l. third. Time 20 IL
Second race-For three-year-oIds: selling: six
and one-half acknowledgements Cochran 8
TO s. won; Belle Of Elgin (I.andry). to l. sec
ond; Ford (O'Brien) to /. third Time I:21
Third race-For four-year-olds and upward; six
furongs--Cad Hazel (Wonderly) 10 ;. won;
Eleanor Howard (Cochran). ) to l. second: Mo-
meutm (Walsh), to /. third. Time :I3 81.
Fourth race Hi ighveight handicap; for three
year-olds and upward seven iurlcngs.- Johnnie
Mccarthy (Cochran). 10 ;. won sir Fforian
(Alarie} 10 5, second; Ranco 90 Brien), 10
/, third. Time, los
Fitch race-For three-year-olds and upward:
selling; one mile-sss Patron (Cochran) 3 TO
l, won; Swordsnan tO'Bnen), 10 / second;
Linden Ella dandry). 10 >, third. Time,
30 81.
Sixth race-For four-year-oids and upward;
selling; one and onC-sixteenth miles.-Red Pirate
Cochran even won; Pa'arm Uandry) IS 70
/, second; Lydia : (Wonderlv) . 10 / third
Innuendo finished third, but was disqualified for
fCuling. Time. las.
The times., 1901-03-12
REVEALED BY HER DEATH.
widows Misfortune Hidden by
Her Children.

WHEELING, w Va, March 1.-THE
death at Bridgeport yesterday of Mrs.
Ba1abara Hobbs, aged widow, who
had passed four score, brought to light
a strange and sad story which her chill
dren and friends had guarded for several
years Mrs. Hobbs, as she was known.
though her name was really Burnham,
was the widow of a soldier Of the civil
war. and in 1896 received s., 800 back pen
sion and an allowance OF $50 month
Scarcely had she secured her money
and was preparing to live life Of ease
when a young fellow, perhaps - years
old named William Burnham, appeared
In Bridgeport and became acquainted
with her. He was "A smooth talker, fiat
tered the old woman. who was really i'm
her second childhood. led her to believe
he loved her. and, before her children
knew what was up, married her.
on the day following Burnham secured
81 800 in cash, which she took from the
bank and gave him. He disappeared and
has not since been heard Of. To add TO
the hardship, her marriage cost her her
regular pension allowance and left her
penniless Her children took her in and
have kept her until her death
The times., 1901-03-12
SAW HER COFFIN MADE.
Mrs. Humphrey Watched the Work
on Her Deathbed.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March lit
came today to the knowledge of Prof.
Bartlett, OF the Yale Medical School.
who is the coroner's medical examiner in
this city, that Mrs. Marie Moore Hum
phret, who died on Saturday morning last
at her home 81 West Street. had been
treated by mail for the last four years
by clairvoyants and spiritualists and that
even when she became critically i'll
week ago her husband would not call in
reputable physician.
The family is very we'll known in New
Haven and prominent people in different
parts of Connecticut are related to the
Humphreys. The healers VINO had been
ministering to Mrs. Humphreys had new
er seen the woman. the doctoring being
done through the mails. The husband
told Prof. Bartlett that some time ago
he made up his mind that his wife could
not recover but he still had great faith
in the mail healing process and continued
it to the last.
Three weeks ago, when he was sure
that her Illness would prove fatal he
concluded to build three collins in the
house where he resided, one for the dy
ing woman, one for his mother-in-law,
who is 90 years old. and the third for
nlIIStli- he ndu bttD q carpenter. nut
recently has been in the real estate bust
ness
The first coffin made was for his wife.
She, on her sick bed watched the work
progressing on her coffin. Her husband
measured her body for tit, and when
the coffin was finished. TO make sure
there was no mistake in the measure
ments. he helped his wife to get into IL
and she lay down in the Casket Just as
eb ba yVouid rpclipp death
Mrs. Humphrey said to her husband
that it was little too snug. Her hus-
band thought otherwise but it was de
Cided to enlarge it. Then the coffin was
placed in the bedroom near the bed on
which Mrs. Humphrey spent her last
days. There was one regret in the hus-
band mind which he explained today as
follows:
You see, l placed common chest han
dies on the coffin. They only cost 75
cents. Nice silver-plated handles would
have been much better. and | am sorry
now that l did not buy some. These chest
handles did not look quite right. but I will
not make the same mistake on my coffin.
That will be all right and so viii
mothers
Mrs. Humphreys body was taken 10
Fresh Pond /. l.. today to be Crematcd.
Her husband has already placed in posi-
tiOn in his parlor an urn TO contain his
wifes ashes,
Humphrey said this afternoon that his
aged mother-in-law was placed in her
coffin recently. and it was found to he
Just the right size for her. His own
coffin. he said, just fitted him.
The times., 1901-03-12
AMERICA ASKED TO COMPETE.
a Special Series of Races to BE Held
ON the Clyde.

GLASGOW, March 1.-THE exhibition
authorities here have concluded arrange
ments for a special series of races on
June and during the Clyde Regatta
week. A cordial invitation has been sent
TO the United States to send a yacht to
compete and it is hoped that an Amer
ican boat will be present.
Emperor William has already accepted
an invitation and he has informed the
authorities that the Meteor will take part
in the races. Sir Thomas Upton has in
timated that he viii race both the Sham
rock II and the Shamrock. June and
were chosen as the dates for the races
owing to the fact that on those days a
number of distinguished guests, British
and Continental win visit the exhibition.
Earl Roberts has promised 90 be pres
ent. King Edward has iutimated that
he hopes to be able TO take a personal in
terest in the exhibition. 1t is expected
that If circumstances permit he will ar
range to be present so as to witness the
great yachting contest.
The races will be of high Importance
as affording an opportunity for gauging
the Shamrock lis chances for the Amer
The times., 1901-03-12
HELD ANNUAL MEETING.
The Womnn's Baptist Missionary As
sociatiOn Elects Officers.

The Woman ; Baptist Missionary Asso-
citation of the District held It's annual
meeting at the First Baptist Church' cor
ner Sixteenth and O Streets, YESTERDAY
There was good attendance at both al
ternoon and evening sessions. Addresses
relating to their work in China and also
descriptive of the recent Boxer out
breaks i'm the Celestial Kingdom were
made at the evening session by Miss Anna
X. Goddard of NingpO, China, and Miss
Clara e. RICHTER, of kinhiva, China both
of whom were active in the missionary
field in China for many years.
The afternoon session was devoted to
business The reading Of the annual re-
ports OF the various officers showed the
association in a very houTishing ccndi-
ton The officers elected were; President,
Mrs S 2. Bliss; Secretary, Miss YORK,
and Treasurer Miss Lacey.
The times., 1901-03-12
CURES MADE EVERYWHERE.
Every Form of piles Yield to II.

In spite of the fact that the Pyramid
Pile Cure is so well known as a certain
cure for every form OF piles, there are
still many people who think a surglcal
operation the only sure cure.
hundreds of thorough trials in ms
hands of physicians and patients nave
proven beyond a doubt, however. that sur
gical operations for piles are unnecessary;
cruel. many times dangerous 10 ne. ana
% relic Of barbarism- The fNramlu 1 lie
Cure viii cure any form of plies erect
ually and without a particle of pain or
Inconvenience. at slight expense ana no
danger whatever as II IS perfectly htIln-
less The way il affects patients who use
may be inferred from th' ioil0NlnS
from Mr. T.. Crook of Waterloo. Iowa:
"GcutiCmcu-I have used the Pyramid
Pile Cure and il is out of sight. the best
thing ] ever tried ! think il has entirely
cured me. I have told Mr. Knapp. cur
druggist here, about it and he has or
dcred some This remedy is great thing
for piles.
From Mrs G. G. Spiliman. Huntsville.
Ala. Not long since YOU sent my hus-
band some Of your Pyramid Pile cure
and IT did him SO much good that ] want
TO write to YOU and tell you about il AS
he suffered very much and nothing seem
ed to reach his case until he tried the
Pyramid 90
From J. d. Roberts Mount Moriah, Mo:
Il have used the Pyramid Pile Cure and
results have been entirely satisfactory
There can be no question but that il is a
certain and lasting cure for piles, at least
il has so proven in my case"
Miss Easter Nunley, OF Tracy city.
Tenn, writes: The Pyramid Pile Cure
has done my sister more good than any
thing she has ever taken. / have nothing
but words of warm CONNIE ndation for il.
The Pyramid Pile Cure has become Zee
ognized as the only standard pile cure
strictly on its merits and what il has
repeatedly done i'm obstinate cases both
in private practice of reputable physicians
and in individual cases.
1t is so cheap as To he within the reach
of all classes Of people. and druggists
everywhere state that il gives universal
satisfaction which can hardly be other
wise when il is remembered that it is
composed of the best remedies known TO
the medical profession in treatment Of
rectal diseases. II is prepared by the
Pyramid Drug Co, Marshall. Mich and
for sale Joy all druggists
The times., 1901-03-12
THE GROUNDING OF THE DIXIE.
A Naval Board Appointed To Place
the Responsibility.

The Secretary Of the Navy will desig-
nate q board of enquiry to ascertain who
was responsible for the grounding of the
Dixie on sandbar near Maryland Point
while en- route to Washington. One Of
the members of the board will be Captain
Watson, the commandant OF the Norfolk
Navy Yard.
The vessel was foated Sunday, after
having been stranded for nearly week
She was reloaded yesterday and started
last night for Norfolk where she is to
be dCcked and undergo whatever repairs
are necessary. II is the opinion Of naval
officers who have seen her that she is
not badly damaged The bar on which
she stuck does not appear on the river
charts. 1t is twelve feet below the sur
face and the Dixie draws nineteen feet Of
water
The times., 1901-03-12
PRAISE FOR A POLICEMAN.
PatroImnn Headiey's Coed work In
Dif.tcult Cases.

In compliance with a request from head
quarters. Lieutenant Holinberger has
forwarded to Major Sylvester a report on
the recent capture of Arthur Seabright by
Policeman Headley on charge Of break
ing into the house Of Thomas \. Ander-
son. 403 Four-and-a-haIf Street southwest,
on March T.
The report concludes: The energy and
intelligence displayed by Policeman Head
ley in this case is worthy of commenda-
tion. and in this connection | would state
that this officer has been extremely ac-
tive and very successful in securing cen
victiOns in 'speakeasy' cases. go much
so that l assigned TO hiu ali the difficult
cases -
The times., 1901-03-12
AN AGcRAvATISG Cough CURED.

customer of ours who had been suffering
from a severe cough for six months bought two
bottles of Chamberain's Cough Remedy from US
and was entirely cured by one and one-hslt bot
ties OF It, Ii gives perfect satisfaction with Que
trade Haynes Parker 4 Co. Linevile, Ala. i
persistent cough is the first symptom OF consumT-
tion and should never be neglected. TINS Is ony
OF the many thousands who have been
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale
10y Henry Evans wholesale and retail, and all
druggists.
The times., 1901-03-12
Divine HeaIfng Incorpornted.

ALBANY. y. Y, March 1.-THE Fran
els Schlatter Institute. of New York
City, formed for the cure OF acute and
chronic diseases, by means Of medicines,
ostoopathy, and divine healing, filed arti-
cles Of incorporation today with the Sec
retary Of State. The capital is 81 500 an /
the directors are Beuno A. Hoilenbere
NJ T.. Francis Schlatter and Lawrence
c. Schlatter. of so Lexington Avenue,
New ork City.
The times., 1901-03-12
Lynchers To he Arrested.

RALEIGH, n. C.. March 1.-THE arrest
of five persons charged with being in the
MOB which lynched James MartindaIe. at
Carthage, is expected to be made today.
There does not appear TO have been any
attempt al Coucealmcut. Popular senti-
mcnt Is entirely with the lynchers and
are practically Impossible.
The times., 1901-03-12
ycw OrIcous seIeetio,s

First race-Jack Adie Blsnheim. Woodtrice.
second Barney Saal -Four Leaf C., Pauline
J.
Third rdce-Althea Heroics. Command.
Fourth race Knight Banneret Sarilla, Jessie
Jarhoc.
Fifth race-Sir Fizhugh, False Lead, Bert
Davis.
sixth race-CogsweU Jlnowood. Juauett
The times., 1901-03-12
Ihe schooner via Fire Lost.

LONDON. March IA message was
picked M at Harwich today in a sealed
bottle which read as follows: Schooner
Wild Fire. of Halifax. fOundered: all
hands lost in Bay of Biscay, January s.
The times., 1901-03-12
THE BENNING SPRING MEET.
Entries for the Second Running OF
the Hunters SteepIechase

The following are the entries for the
second running of the Hunters Champion
Steepiechase to he run at the spring meet
ing of the Washington Jockey Club. at
Benning March 2S to April 13, inclusive:
The times., 1901-03-12

To avoid the deception by INSCRIPTIONS deal
crs ask for Heurichs by the names OF Maeizen,
For bottle beer phone West 81 Arlington Bot
ting 60.
The times., 1901-03-12

J. W. Colt Genesee Valley Hunt ..a....... I
James : " NsdswOrth. Genesee Valley Hunt 90.
W ~ Eareckson. Elkridge Hunt-----.-...-.. ]
II. :. Page Meadow Brook Ook-.................
Ih. Hitchcock, ir., Meadow Brook. k............
Th. Hitchcock, ir-. Mr. Hitchcock's Hunt. 1
Robert Neville. Piedmont Hunt unt..............-
Harry W. Smith, Piedmont Hunt............. L
Ivan Fox. Rose Tree Hunt ut......-......-......
W. r. Presgrave Rsdnor Hunt ............
B. F. CLYDE Radn0r Hunt .............. I
II. Ingram Marshall, Radnor Hunt nt...........
". G. Hayes Nauenton Hunt ...............
H. C. Beattie. Deep Run Hunt.................
j. T. Anderson. Deep Run Hunt ...............
r. NJ. Taylor. Overland Hunt................ 2
James Kerr. Chevy Chase Hunt ...........
". X Leavering, Elkridge Hunt Club. .......
The times., 1901-03-12

There are already two hundred horses
quartered at the Benning race course and
fully as many more have engaged stable
room, so by opening day stable room will
look, the meeting should be the best in
The times., 1901-03-12

Members Of the Organization As
sembIed Ht the Home of Mrs. Lodge
Work in District Commended 10y
DR. Odward-SecretarY's Report.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
K. C., F. s. 6 M. OFFICIALS.
Meeting Which was to Have Been
 Held Postponed.

Kansas City, September 1S.-The meet ing of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis railroad directors, which was set for yesterday, will be held here next Thursday. President Yoakum and other officials of the Frisco system are expect ed to attend. The directors of the old company will probably be represented by proxy.
 At this meeting the sale of the stretch of Memphis track from Arcadia to Springfield. which was transferred legally to the Kansas City, Clifton and Spring field road last August will be ratified.
 The Frisco system trains are now run ming over this piece of track under a trackage agreement with the Kansas City Clinton and Springfield Company, and will continue to do so.
 At the meeting Thursday the privileges, rights, franchises, real estate and other property of the old Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis road are to be formal ly transferred to the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis railroad, the new cor poration chartered a few months ago un- der the laws of Kansas. The Frisco in- terests are behind the new corporation and and soon as the transfer Is formally made the legal portion of the Frisco Memphis consolidation will be perfected.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
PoLLocK-oTEPHENs OPENS. School Opens With More Than f5o
 Pupils.

Pollock-Stephens Institute, of which Mrs E. T. Taliaferro is principal, opened yesterday with over 15O pupils. This is the largest opening day enrolment In the history of the school.
 The formal exercises consisted of the iong-metre doxology. sung by the entire school, prayer by the Rev. George B. Read pastor of the Methodist church of Bessemer Scripture reading by the Rev. Dr. L. s. Handley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church of Birmingham, a brilliant piano solo, played by HenTy Tay- Tor Staats; an address by the Rev. Dr. A. c. Davidson, pastor of the Southside Baptist church; a vocal solo by Mrs. Marie Kern Mullin; an address by the Rev. Dr. J. P. McFerrin, pastor of the First Methodist church. and benedictlon by Dr. Handley.
 After these exercises. the rest of the morning hour was taken up in arranging classes
 Special attention Is given at Pollock Stephen to music. Instrumental and vocal Mir. Staats, the head of the musical de- pertinent, enjoys a high reputation 'n piano and organ work and theory He has strong endorsements from the Conserva- tory of LeipsIc and from eminent musi- clans in this country, including Dr. Will Ham Mason.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
PALMIsTRY,

 PROF. KHIRON has arrived and Is per- manently located at the Morris Hotel. In order to advertise himself, will give his $5 readings at $1 for ten days only. Full rate after that date. Khlron is the worlds greatest living Psychic Palmist and Clairvoyant. He tells you every thing, your name, dates. what you call- ed for, everything without asking sim gle question, divining your inmost thoughts, as 1t were, by his sciences. This leader among occult scientists of the age confounds every skeptic and un- believer at once, as he gives supreme and convincing tests of his marvellous gifts. Also gives advice on business, speculation, investments, insurances' changes, travels, health, sickness, love- divorce. marriage, law suits, separa- tions, wills. deeds, mortgages, patents buried treasure, claims, collections etc: Whatever your suspicious or desires call and see this gifted man. Will positively refuse to accept any fee whatever unless he gives you utmost satisfaction. Hours, to 8; Sunday, 10 to s. See display ad- Room 6. second floor, next to parior, Morris Hotel. Take elevator.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
Notes and Personals.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold reception this evening in honor of Mrs. J. J. Ken nedy, the presiding officer. Mrs. Kennedy has just returned from an extended visit to Europe. All members of the order and also of the Hibernians are invited to at tend.
 
 Mrs. E. L. Denison, who has been vis- iting in Cincinnati for several weeks, re- turned home yesterday.
 Miss Stella Calmus left for Florence yesterday. She will attend the State Nor nal School this winter.
 Mrs. Ed Wertheimer of Pine Bluff, Ark, is visiting Mrs. Eugene Fies at her home in Seventh avenue.
 Misses Alice and Mary vigo have re- turned from a visit to Buffalo and other Eastern cities.
 Miss Beatrice Wertheimer, who has been visiting in St. Louis and Pine Bluff, Ark, has returned home.
 MrS. HoDertS and MISS Bird RobertS are the guests of friends in Gadsden.
 
 Prof. and Mrs. w. c. Richardson of Tuscaloosa are visiting Mir. and Mrs. Sterling Wood.
 MT. John Funderburg and Miss Alma Downey of Powderly were married yes- terady afternoon at the residence of MT. C. c. Ellis, Jr., at West End. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Harry Wheeler. Mr and Mrs. Funderburg have gone to Gadsden to spend a few days. Miss Maude Lindsay left Saturday for Nashville to enter St. Cecilia Academy.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
Phone 9Io.
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

BARGAINS FOR SALE. $1200 Each--Three beautiful residence lots, 12th ave-, near Ath st., North. $110O Each-Two excellent residence lots, 24th st., near 12th ave-, North. y1500-75x1S0, 12th ave, between 22d and 23d sts., North.
 $5OOO-Elegant corner, with good 2-story residence 7th ave-. close in. $10 000-Elegant residence. with big lot, close in, Northside. $1O0O0-Two good business lots, 4th ave-, near new Hillman Hotel. $12, ,OO0-Two business lots, 2d ave-, between 17th and 18th sts. S5O0-Two business lots, Sd ave-, between 17th and 18th sts.
 Let us sell you a beautiful home sit on Fountain Heights; prices very reason able; call to see us; we have many bar gains to show you.
 M. P. MESSER 6 CO.,.
 Real Estate and Insurance, Phones S19. PA N. Twenty-first Street. s5O0-Beautiful lots, 50x140 feet. 21st ave, North Birmingham; 50x14o feet, 22d ave; $z60; half cash balance 12 months. $2250-10Ox1s0 feet, corner 20th st. and 14th aye, North; prettiest lot on North High lands; view Is fine. ,A s125O-Lot, 3sx190, 7th ave- and 26th st., N. 93x100, fine corner, Ave. B and 2Oth St., N. rent. Call for particulars. s900-50x140 feet, 2 houses, Ave. c. Also 8 good houses; rents for $2O per month; only $1350; Ave. c, near 11th st. s11OO-5Ox190, 4-room house, Ave. F, on car line, Also lot 50x80, North Highlands, s225. SMITH & STILLMAN,
 22O Twenty-first Street.
The age-herald., 1901-09-19
FOR RENT.

South
 $4G-S rooms, 2-story. new, corner sth ave. and 18th st., South. $40-S rooms, 2-story No. 1319 S. 11th ave. s3o-5 rooms, 2-story, No. 1928 s. 12th ave. $25-5-room cottage, 17th st., between 18th and 14th ayes. S22. .50-5-room cottage, 18th st., between 18th and 14th ayes. $20-5-room cottage, 14th ave-, between 18th and 16th sts. North
 $50-2-story brick, 12 rooms, corner sth ave. and 18th st. s35-6-room cottage, 23d st., between 7th and Sth ave-; elegant; furnace-hea ted. $35-7 rooms, 2-story, No. 621 N. 18th st. $30-S rooms, 2-story, new, 18th st. and sth ave. r. SIP. 5o=4-room cottage, sth ave and Walker street. We offer to parties seeking investments several choice bargains in improved and unimproved business and residence property. c. L. STICKNEY q co.