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The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Other prominent people at the White
House yesterday were Senator Scott. of
West Virginia, who called with J.
Hampton Hoge, of Virginia: Assistant
Secretary of State Hill. Civil Service
Commissioner Garfield. and Booker T
Washington, with his private secretary,
Emmett j. Scott, of Tuskegee.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Saturday Umbrella Special.

Today We offer you an elegant
Union Taffeta Umbrella. for men and
women. made with strong steel rod. par
agon frame. the handles are OF lockwood
and firwood. silver trimmed. bone. silver
trimmed, natural wood. and ebony. No
better umbrella made at G>1 ~
s1.9S. Our price for Satur-
day. ...........-.........P usVV
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Herschell Cooper, who
recently returned from their wedding
trip, were given a surprise party at
their apartment in the Oneida, Ecking
ton, Wednesday evening.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Notes.

Mr.. Lantley passed the summer in
Europe, and. as usual. received many
attentions in social way from his col
leagues on the other side of the water.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

The French Ambassador, NJ Cambon
He will probably remain to receive his
successor, who will present his cre-
dentials in the early winter.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

While riding with Secretary Root yes
terday afternoon the Presidents mount
was Renown. His fayorite horse, Blei-
stein, is enjoying rest.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Miss Aline E. Solomons has returned
from Europe, and is painting number
of orders at her studio in Seventeenth
Street.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

The Colonial Danes of Virginia are
being entertained by Mrs. Ramsey at
her historic home Westover, which wGs
built by William Byrd in the seven
teenth century, and which is mentioned
in Miss Johnstons novel, Audrey"
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Ribbons
Specially Priced for Saturday.

One lot of 4-inch All-silk Satin Taffeta
Ribbon. in pink, light blue. white. brown,
cardinal. and nile; regular price. orr
3Gc. Specially priced for Satur- ~
day, yard ~
5-inch All-silk Taffeta Ribbon; all col
ors, including black; the 25c 4 II
kind. Specially priced for Satur- ~
day-yard. IL
No. 40 All-silk Satin Taffeta Ribbon;
all colors; sold for Csc yard. TT
Specially priced for Saturday ~
One lot of All-silk Roman Stripe
Ribbon. 51z inches wide; just the thing
for Fall millinery and neckwear; HPc
the 79c quality. Specially priced h1V
for Saturday-yard... d............... w
Lansburgh&B
420 to 426 Seventh St.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Capt. c. 7. Hutchins and Lieut.. G. W.
Williams, both of whom were connected
with the naval service at Newport, have
been ordered to Washington. Captain
Hutchins will act as secretary of the
Lighthouse Board, and Lieutenant VIII
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Mr.. Raikes, secretary of the British
Embassy, has not been recalled. as has
been SO persistently rumored, and will
doubtless remain at his post here for
the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Capt. W. c. Short, who was for many
years stationed at Fort Myer has been
ordered to Fort Riley.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
SOCIAL GOSSIP IND
PERSONAL MENTION
The President Enter1alxs Members of 1An-
hhsuclte Coal Commzsszou---zhe IfaL
ian 1Ambassaaoy Returns.

liams has been attached to the Cen
eral Board of the Navy.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Saturday Stationery Special.

We offer you today a lot of odds
and ends in Pound Papers, in three tints
of blue and white. They come in bond,
linen, and vellum finish. Some of these
papers sold as high as 35c pound. 1Hc
To close out lot. choice, per II
pound. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Envelopes to match, &c pack.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Proctor, who
spent the summer at birmingham, Mass,
near the summer home of former Presi
dent and Mrs. Cleveland, have returned
home.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

NJ. Boeufve. who passed his vacation
with his family in France. will sail for
the United States November l.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Miss Katherine Higgins, of st. Louis,
will spend a part of the coming season
in Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Frederick Law Olmstead, jr, is among
lard.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Steele announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Kathleen, to George w. Coale, of Bal
timore. Miss Steele has recently re-
turned from Canada, where she passed
the summer with her parents. Mr. Coale
is a member of one of the oldest and
most prominent families in Maryland,
and popular club man. The date of
the wedding has not been announced.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
In Army Circles.

Major and Mrs. A. Hewitt Nickerson
are at the Magnolia for the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Senator Clark of Montana is receiving
congratulations on the birth of grand
daughter, the child of his second daugh-
ter. Katherine. The latter is the wife
of DR.. Lewis Rutherford Morris. de-
scendant of Col. Lewis Morris, of Nor
risiana, signer of the Declaration Of
Independence. The baby will be chris
tened Katherine Elizabeth.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Senor Riano, of the Spanish Legation
is at Hot Springs, Va.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Forfeiture of Pay.

"AlI applications for leaves OF alb
sence and all applications for extension
of leave on account OF sickness must be
properly briefed before forwarding to
this office tchief clerk Postoffice De-
pai itmenD. A failure to so brief them
will necessitate their return for that
purpose.
In all cases where the time records
show an absence in excess of thirty
days, during any calendar year. of anv
clerk or employe. and such excessive
absence has not been authorized by an
extension OF leave. the administrative
officer having jurisdiction is hereby di-
rected to make the necessary stoppage
Of pay on the pay roll for the month in
which such excess occurs. noting on the
pay roll and on the monthly time re.
port the amount of money and number
of days stopped: this is to be done be-
fore the pay roll is sent to the division
of appointments for approval"
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

The collection of chrysanthemums
which Mrs. Westinghouse has on ex-
hibition at the Lenox flower show is at
tracing attention. Among the rival ex-
hibitors are Arson Phelps Stokes.
Charles Lanier, Henry H. Cook and
Giraud Foster. Mrs. Westinghouse is
not expected in Washington until late in
the season.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Physicians Certificates.

"All applications must be made on
the form provided by the department
and be accompanied by a certificate o..
the attending physician, where one was
employed; and in all cases where the
period of sickness exceeds five days, if
10 physician was employed, the specific
reasons for not employing a physician
must be stated.
The issuing of sick certificates by
clerks and employees in the service OF
the Postoffice Department, as physi-
clans for their fellow clerks and en-
ployes, will not be allowed. In all
cases tie certificate of sickness must be
made by regular practicing physi-
clan
The certificate of sickness required
by these regulations must be filed with
the chief of the division where the ap-
plicant is employed within five days
from the date of return to duty and i'm
mediately forwarded by that officer with
his recommendation to the head of the
bureau
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Miss Margaret Meredith. daughter of
Capt. William Meredith, chief of the Blu
reau of Printing and Engraving, is Wis
iting Mrs. Burras in Chicago. She will
remain throughout the autumn
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
Contagious Disease.

I'm cases where an extension OF leave
is asked for because some member of
the immediate family of an applicant is
afflicted with contagious disease and
requires the care and attendance OF
such employe, or where his or her pres
ence in the department would jeopar-
die the health of fellow employees, a
physicians certificate SO stating and
giving in addition the name and rela-
tion of the applicant TO the person so
afflicted must be filed Immediately upon
return to duty.
Such certificate must also contain a
statement that, in the opinion of the
physician, the return of the employe to
duty will not jeopardize the health of
fellow employees. Only those diseases
will be recognized as contagious under
the provisions of these regulations
which the authorities of the District of
Columbia quarantine against.
when desired and practicable, the
department will investigate and report
the facts in any case of sickness.
"All statements as to absence on ac-
count of sickness must be made under
oath before some officer duly author
lied to administer the same
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Harry Earle, who formerly lived in
Washington. and was identified with the
younger sporting set, is in town for 2
few days.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Mrs. C. E. McCarkle, the mother of
Mrs. A. E. Bates, has taken an apart
ment at the Grafton
The Washington times., 1902-10-25
NEW RULES GOVERN
POSTOFF|CE EMPLOYEES
Aimed at Excessive Sick
Leave List.
PHYSICIANS CERTIFICATES
Those Signed by Clerks or Employees
Will No Longer Be
Allowed.
PHYSICIANS CERTIFICATES

Postmaster General Payne and First
Assistant Postmaster General Wynne,
after an extended conference yesterday,
decided to promulgate rules intended to
check the excessive and unnecessary
absence on sick leave of employees. The
rules will be in force on January /,
1908. They are as follows:
1.-The annual leave of thirty days can
only be extended in case of sickness. in
the discretion of the head of the depart
ment. with pay, not exceeding thirty
days in any one case or in any one cal
endar year.
when an application for extension
of leave because of sckness) is made,
on the ground that the case is eycep
tional and meritorious, it will be con-
sidered only when presented. approved
in writing, to the chief of the division
of appointments, Secretary's Office,
Treasury Department. by the admins
trative officer having jurisdiction, under
whom the applicant is employed. to-
gether with full statement of the
facts said to make it exceptional and
meritorious.
The Washington times., 1902-10-25

Rear Admiral Charles O'Neil, chief of
the Bureau of Ordnance, is registered at
the Grafton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04

It has been widespread impression
that snuff taking had been almost
abandoned in this country, or that the
number OF men and women who still
adhered to this old time habit was alb
surdiy small. Yet the chief snuff COM
pany Of America, in its annual report,
showed net earnings Of more than ST.
100000 The great persons Of the earth
do not now exchange gifts Of gold
snunfboxes studded with diamonds as
they did when the first Napoleon was
the autocrat Of Europe, but the use OF
tobacco in every imaginable form Of
Indulgence still knows no bounds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED


II. 275. By Connal Of Newport-An
act authorizing Newport Academy
and graded school district to issue
bonds.
H. 276. BY O'Sullivan of St. Alb ms
city-An act amending the charter OF
the Franklin County Telephone %.
H. 277. By O'Sullival Of St. Albans
city-An act relating to amend the
charter of St. Albans city with respect
to schools.
Ii 27S. By Thurston OF Brighton
An act to amend the charter OF the
Essex County Savings Bank and Trust
Co.
H, 27s. BY Pape Of Barre city-An
act to amend the charter OF the Peo-
pies Lighting, Heating Il Power Co.,
Of Barre.
Fl. 280 BY Vincent OF Burlington
An act to amend the statute max.
ing all charters subject to chapter 40
of the Vermont statutes
H. 2S1 BY Chile of Moretown-An
act to establish a board of farrier and
horseshoer examiners.
H. 2S2 BY Bridges Of Athens. An
act repeating the statutes requiring
auctioneers to be licensed.
H. 28S. BY Burton Of Highgate
An act legalizing certain grard lists.
H. 2S4 By Plnney OF Bridge water.
An act relating to the Swanton fish
hatchery, abolishing additional fish
commissioner and fixing his duties
with the regular fish and game com.
missioners.
H. 2S5. BY Gallager Of Claftsbury.
An act amending the charter Of the
village Of Hard wick.
H. 286. By Eastman Of Barnet. An
act to increase the license fees on dogs;
places license of males at % and fe.
males at s6.
H. 287. BY Carpenter of Orange.
An act amending the act relating
to creamertes and cheese factories
The following oils were introduced
In the senate.
S. 120. by Senator Brown Of Frank.
lin--An act regulating the manufac-
ture and sale OF Intoxicating liquors
and insuring the purity thereof.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
Especial to TELEGRAM

| \0poOl61 w xCLE0NA4)
Montpelier, Nov. 4.-Nothing was
done In either House this morning ex'
cept the introduction of bills. Most
of them were private bills incorporat.
ing some company or other that want.
ed special rights not given corporation
under the general statutes. Among
the most important ones were 81. 278
by Pinuey Of Bridgewater to pay far
mers for damages cauaed by deer.
H. 306 by Douglas Of Wiliston to
pay farmers Of that town for cattle
killed by cattle commissioners.
299 by Bacon Of Waltham giving
towns local option OF road commiss-
toner's whether one or two.
H. 800 by Allald of Colchester to
protect waters Of State from sewer
age etc.
308 by Peck OF Brandon regulating
the killing Of game.
31l by McFeetars OF Enosburg regu-
lating appointment Of town liquor
agents
31s, by Porter Of Wilmington. tax.
ing insurance companies about s27,.
900 more per year.
324, by Bundy of St. Johnsbury,
making nine hours legal days work.
1925 by same, reducing state expen.
ses. 1t consolidates all the boards
hs wing charge Of state institutions
into one; provides for support Of in
j sane at Waterbury and Brattleboro
by laEns Instead Of the state: reduces
aAc Sak fsfofs state officers to the
Ef0fow7fk sums: State treasurer
$1,000, secretary Of state $500, audit.
or $4,000, supt. Of education $1,000,
tax commissioner $1,000, adjutant
general $1,000, and no clerk hire for
any Of latter. This bill will cut down
state expenses more than $4,000.
31S, by Kendall OF West Windsor,
giving the women the right to vote on
all liquor matters.
3l9, forbidding seining In Mallett's
bay.
About 20 bills to legalize the grand
lists Of as many towns came In with
the flood of bills in ihe House.
1928, by Aver VI Swanton, providing
for compulsory arbitration.
In the Senate the more important
bills were:-
135-By Backus repeating the boun.
ty on foxes.
l37- by Russell making closed sea-
son on partridges Jan. l 10 Sept l.
142-By Brown relating to laws u.s.
ed for school purposes.
145-Sibley providing for the des-
truction of tax inventories.
159-By Emery relating to examin.
alton Of insurance companies
157-By Graves to prevent glanders
The Senate passed y furnishing any
person for non supporting family; n
80, S. IS, SO and "a.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
q. 270 BY Ayers Of Swaaton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
THE BOSTON
TERROR IS
CAPTURED

Boston Nov. ALLAN Gregory Ma.
son Of 80 Newbury street was arrested
this morning on suspicion of being the
long looked lor Jack the Slugger''
who is supposed to have committed
numerous assaults on women in Cam.
bridge and vicinity in the last few
months and whose latest victim died
Sunday from injuries received from
an assault committed In the McLeaE
Asylum grounds at Waverley Satur.
-dNy. n> r ss--' ~ ~ y
Mason was taken to the head
quarters of state police where he is
he for fur her developments. Ma.
son claims be can prove an alibi.
Mason was arrested at his home
while eating breakfast with his
mother. He is a graduate Of Harvard
in the class of '88 and is well known
in Cambridge and Boston, and is a
member OF several exclusive social
clubs. He is about 80 years Of age,
short Of stature, thin, with a black
moustache.
Besides mother he has three bro
theirs all Harvard graduates, the elder
being chief official OF the Mason 4
Hsmlin Co., He is a cou in of John
B. Mason the actor and grandson Of
the late Lowell Mason the famous
musician and composer. He has been
confined in insane hospitals several
times and was released from Mclean
Asy lum abont a year ago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
THE OPENING NIGHT

Remember this is the night Of the
fair to be given by the Ladies Aid
Society OF the Congregational church
In Miles hall.
This evening the entertainment
will be given by the children under
the direction OF Mrs. Allen assisted by
the Boys orchestra.
Tomorrow evening the entertain
ment will consist Of the famous ''Gib.
son Living Pictures" These pictures
have been gi zen once with great sue
cess and are now to be repeated by
request with the addition of many
new ones.
Mrs Braley will be heard in two
vocal solos.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04

READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED
S. 39-Granting to Berkshire the
right to elect two road commissioners
5. 45-To insure the purity Of ice
S. 50.-Relating to summons and
pay Of witnesses summoned in this
State to 60 to court outside OF the
State, giving $5 per day. There was
some discussion Of this bill by Senator
Stiles, Emery, Downey and Brown.
5. 73-Relating to tramps.
The house joint resolution provid.
ing fer printing report OF the exer.
cises at the unveiling Of Captain
Olark's picture and q similar resolut.
tion about the Liscum portrait was
read and referred to the committee
on finance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
REGULAR
Meeting or
THE COUNCIL

The city council met In regular ses.
sion last evening with all present ex.
cept Alderman Houston.
A petition. for a public sewer on
Hill ST., was read, The same was re-
ferred to the street committee with
power to act. A ipetition for an arc
light on Bassett St., was referred to
the lighting committee.
An application for permission to
connect the A E. Batchelder house
on North Main ST., with Mcfarland
s. Boyce water system referred to the
committee on streets. The Barre
Supply Co., were.grantedIpermission to
hang sign also G. l.. Woodworth to
hang sign 90 Pearl ST., was referred
to the street committee, E.
M. Lyon to build addition to
barn, F. B. Mudgett to raise
tUor Of eli~-permit.s were .rarted,,
The chief Of police submitted monthly
report, Is arrests, 9 tor drunkenness,
l for burglary and 8 for breach Of the
peace.
A resi- luton authorizing the street
department to appropriate s26. 90 fer
literature on municipal improvement
was read and passed. The amount
will be taken from the permanent road
fund.
A resolution appropriating $3.50 to
the Supt Of streets to pay small bills
aad making it necessary for him to
render monthly report was adopted.
A resolution appropriating 1857 for
the water department was adopted.
A large batch Of city variants were
ordered paid.
Phillip Halvosa appeared before the
council with request from the Soci.
alists for the use OF the city court
room for public meetings for the pur.
pose OF educating the citizens on in
dustral matters. The meetings are
not Of political nature. Among the
speakers already engaged are the
local pastors and Mrs. Andrews a
we'll known missionary. The request
was granted providing the extra cost
for janitors fees and llg ting be paid
by the Socialists. There are, to be
fifteen meetings one every ether
Wednesday.
John Mcdonald appeared before
the board asking if anything could be,
done towards fixing some kind of a
sidewalk on BaSsett street. The
matter was referred to the street com.
mittee with power to act.
Mr.. Cordiner appeared before the
council asking for improvement on
the sidewalk near his house on HILL
side avenue. The street is practically
impossible. Mr.. Currier Informed the
council that the street belongs to Mr..
Gouldsbury as 1t has never been decided
to the city although tie cit' water
mains and city sewer pipe run
through 1t.
Several other warrants were read and
ordered paid.
The matter Of looking up to see
what could be done towards keeping
the river 40 that it cannot be filed so
as to change its cour.e was left to the
city attorney. Adjourned.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
METHODIST
BISHOPS
DELEGATED

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 4-The
board of bishops Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church asst niR ht announced
the bishops of the conferences to be
held throughout the world, including
the following:
Bishop Merrill, northern New York,
Carthage, N. Y, April %.
Bishop Warren, Vermont, North
field, VI, April 8.
Bishop Fitzserald, Wyoming, Bing-
damton. NY Apri. 16. -
Bishop Goodsell, New York, Fast,
April /.
Bishop McOAbe, New York, Troy,
N. Y, April 8.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
SUPREME COURT.
(Spscial to TeleQram,)

Montpelier, Nov. 4.-Windsor coun-
ty cases are being heard in Supreme
Court today. The docket is only
about half through now and they will
not finish up tais week. The WASH
ington county case II State VS.. J. r.
Donovan has been continued.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04

Future Vengeance.
you'll be sorry for this some day"
howled the son and heir as his father
released him from the position he hai
occupied across the paternAl knee.
I'll be sorry? When?"
when get to be man."
"You will take revenge BY whipping
your father when you are big and
strong and l am old and feeble. will
you, Johnny?'
mo- sir" blubbered Johnny. rubbing
himself, but Ill spank your grand
children till they can't rest"-New
York Times.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
A FLOOD OF
BILLS TODAY
Last Day For Their Introduce
ton Brings In a Great
Many

Changing boundary Of Swanton Fall
union school district.
H. 271. By Gale Of Guilferd. Re
quiring candidates for public Office te
file sworn statement of campaign ex.
penses. Candidates lfor3 nomination
for office to be filled by :public election
must file sworn statement Of expenses
with county clerk Same provision
applies to candidates at election.
Penalty for failure to do so not to ex.
ceed $500. Where expenses do not ex.
ceed e25 candidates may so specify
ana itemized statement Is not re.
quired. Candidates for general as
sembly shall file statements with town
CLERK, Candidates for justice OF the
peace not required to file stateme nts
unless requested in writing by three
or more voters. All statements filed
to be subject to public inspection and
clerks must furnish copies on pay
meut of fees
H. 272. BY Smith Of Northfield, to
incorporate Northield Falls Cemetery
A Association.
81. 273. By Wells of Waterbury,
to restrain vicious dogs. Owners
shall keep them fastened at home or
muzzle them at large. Penalty $40 to
$50.
H. 274. By Wells of Waterbury,
authorizing trust companies to act as
trustees and in other fiduciary capaci-
ties when sanctioned by ips[ ector of
finance.
Senator Brown Of -Eranklin count 7
Introduced a bill providing for the
control of the liquor traffic bv the
state, the quality being Officially in
spected.
Mr.. DunSmore of St. AlbanS town
introduced sbill to restrict bovine
tuberculosis similar to that ihtroduc.
ed by Senator Graves, with the excep-
tion that the state shall pay three
fourths, instead Of full value tor cat
tie condemned.
A bill has been introduced to place
the fish hatchery at Swanton in the
charge OF the fish commission, abolish
ing the office Of resident commission.
ct at that place.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
GRANITEVILLE.

There will be special meeting of
Maple Leaf Camp, M. W. Of A., ,on
Thursday evening, Nov. 9th, at 7
O'Clock sharp. Work on eighu candi-
dates and other important business.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04

TO MOVE CAPITAL
Warner Of Vergennes introduced a
bill this afternoon to mote. the Capi-
tai to Burlington.
1t is very carefully drawn bill and
1t means business.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04
Suit
Department

Our line Of samples for
Suits and Overeoats. is
still very complete. We
invite you to inspect them
Fit and satisfacti IN guars
anteed Each garment
bears the Union label.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-04

S. ]2l. BY Senator Downer of
Windsor-An act authorizing fish CO.
mmissioner to sell trout fry.