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The Washington times., 1902-10-14
COMING CONVENTION
OF JEWISH WOMEN
Local Section Will Send Delegates and
Later Entertain Ma
tional Body.

The first meeting this season OF the
Washington section, Council of Jewish
Women. was held yesterday afternoon in
the Eighth Street Temple. The most
interesting feature of the program was a
paper on Current Jewish Topics by
Miss Hatty Abraham, secretary of the
section Plans and arrangements for
the coming third triennial convention to
be held at Baltimore in December were
considered by the members of the sec
tion.
The convention will continue from the
% to the 11th OF December. Delegates
from seventy sections scattered over
thirty different States will be present
One of the purposes of the organization
is to heighten Jewish ideals by the
study of sacred and general history and
literature. Another feature is activity
in sociological and philanthropic work.
On December 5 the convention will bs
the guest of the Washington section.
Mrs. Louis Stern is the vice president
of the council in the District of CO.
lumbia
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needs, and shares the Districts de-
sires. / feel sure that Mr.. West will
acquit himself admirably in very
trying place"
Commissioner Biddle stated that he
was not personally acquainted with Mr..
West, but that from all sources he had
learned that the newly appointed mem
ber of the Board has all the requisite
qualities of good public servant.
Lifelong Resident of District.
Henry Litchfeld West has lived in
Washington practically all his life, al
though born in Staten Island, N. Y,
where his father was editor in chief OF
the New York Commercial Advertiser. .
He is of English parents-the son of
Robert Athow West and Elizabeth West
Mr.. Vests father came to Washington
to assume an important editorial posi-
tion on Fcrney's Chronicle then thu
leading newspaper of the National Cap.
tai.
Mr. West first lived in Georgetown.
where his father died. He attended a
private academy until between twelve
and thirteen years of age. when he was
forced to seek employment. He Sc
cured a position in the dingy little of
fee Of the Georgetown Courier" as Of
fee boy, printers devil, and reporter
From work upon this weekly paper he
graduated to a reportorial position on
the Washington Union,' ard went
from that paper to the Washington
Post" with which he has since been
connected, beginning as reporter an1
rising to the position of city editor, ard
later managing editor. The latter po-
sition, in which he showed marked
executive ability, Mr.. West resigned %
devote his attention to political writing,
and in that capacity he has attended all
national conventions and prominen.
political events of recent years
Held Many Offices of Trust.
Mr.. West was a member of the Column
bia Democratic Club during the lifetime
of that organization, and has always af-
filiated with the Democratic party of the
District of Columbia. He is one of the
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PROSPERITY SHOWN
BY POSTAL SERVICE
Annual Report of Superin-f
tendent of Salaries.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYEES
Low Grade Clerks Have Received In
creases of Salaries-Some In
teresting Figures.

George W. Beavers. general super
intendent OF salaries and allowances OF
the Postoffice Department. yesterday
submitted to the Postmaster General
his annual report for the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1902. illustrating the
growth of the postal service. Mr.. Beay-
ers says:
During the past seven years the
number of Presidential Offices have in
creased from 3.402 to 4.7S3; second-class
Offices advanced to first-class, "a. in
1902. as against in 1895; third-ciass
Offices advanced to second class. ITO,
in 1902, as against 26 in 1895: first
class Offices relegated to second-class
in 1895. s, as against in 1902; sec
ond-class offices relegated to third
class in 1895, 80, in 1902. 8; third-class
offices relegated to fourth class in 1895.
40, and in 1902. IL.
"These figures need no criticism. They
show that there is a steady and un-
precedented growth in the postal SER
vice.
Redistribution of Clerks.
Speaking of the reclassifcation of
clerks, Mr. Beavers says. in part:
II desire again to renew. with in
creased emphasis. my recommendation
of the necessity for a reclassification
of clerks in first and second -class post
Offices. The very generous appropria-
tions made for the past four yea-y by
Congress have enabled the department.
to increase the salary of every low
grade, meritorious clerk. and today
these clerks are receiving about as
large annual salaries as they would re-
any proposed classification bill. The
service has grown so rapidly, however,
that the department has been obliged to
augment the force by the employment
of many additional clerks of the lowest
grade, so that the average pay for clerks
in the postal service is practically no
better than it was four years ago.
"On July 1, last. every known ca,
pable and energetic clerk receiving
salary of $500. $500, $500. $500. 500.
$500, and s90e. who had been one year
in the postal service or in these grades
for a similar period, received sub
stantial increase in his salary (s1o0
being the minimum).
Employees Are Satisfied.
Thus. out of about 10000 promo
tions made by the department to date.
more than II 900 clerks were promoted
in the lower grades, as above shown. IN
an experience of more than twenty
three years it can be asserted without
fear Of contradiction that the postal SER
vice at this writing is on a most sub
stantial basis; the clerks as rule are
willing, efficient, and well-satisied. and
the mails are better and more intelli-
gently handled than ever.
'In the larger first -class postoff1ces
the clerks are not working in excess OF
eight hours. and in New York and Chi
cago. where for some years. past more
or less congestion had existed. the mails
are being dispatched earlier by several
hours than heretofore
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board of trustees of the Emergency Hos
pital, and was named as one of the COM
mittee from the District of Columbia to
the Tennessee Exposition at Nashville.
He has been identified with numerous
local institutions as director and trus-
tee. For two years he served in the
police department of the District as
clerk and stenographer. He is a prom
inent member of the Gridiron Club, of
which organization he was unanimously
elected president.
He is also one of the board OF govern
ors of the Columbia Golf Club. He at
tends the Mount Pleasant Congregation
al Church. Mr. West was for some time
resident and property owner on Capt.
tol Hill. About FIVE years ago he pur-
chased the house in which he resides,
on Columbia Heights. His family con-
sists of his mother, wife, two daughters,
and a son. He has a sister residing
near Asheville, n. C.
Business Men Approve
The appointment of Mr. West meets
Washington. Hon. James l.. Norris, who
is member of the Democratic Congress
sional committee, in commencing the
Presidents selection, last night said:
Il have been intimately acquainted with
Mr.. West for over twenty years. and
know him to be eminently qualified for
the discharge of the duties of this office
He is in the prime of life. has had wide
experience in newspaper and business
circles, is an honorable and upright man,
and is possessed of cool judgment and a
fine discriminating mind. Besides. he has
been reared in this city, and is we'll ac-
quainted with our citizens in both public
and private life. He is familiar with the
needs and improvements of the city, has
kept pace with the rapid growth and de-
velopment of Washington, and has ma
terially aided by his voice and pen in
the advancement of such improvements.
For these reasons / believe he is most
highly qualified for the office of Com
missioner. His appointment is accepta-
BILE to the Democratic party, to all cit
izens, and reflects credit upon the Ad-
ministration.
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The Secret of a Successful Merchant

The success OF merchant depends largely
upon his ability to please his customers. In
order to do go he recommends only articles
which are TO his knowledge most reliable. In
handling medicine this is especially true, as
people desire the best preparation the mar
ket and appreciate the recommendation of their
druggist. iIere is what V. J. Leight, of House
Springs. Mo-, SAYS of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy: ~ can recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to my customers to he second to
none on the market. For Group with children
there is nothing better" For sale by Henry
Evans, 922 Street northwest, wholesale and
retail. and ali druggists.
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SUPREME COURT PAYS
( T|ME-H0N0R[D CALL
Chief Justice Informs Presi-
dent of Reassembly.
ALL ORDERS POSTPONED
Hearing in the Famous Railway Merger
Case May Come Up
Today.
ALL ORDERS POSTPONED

The United States Supreme Court paid
it's annual official call on the President
in accordance with the time -honored
custom at 1890 o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
At that hour the Justices arrived in
carriages. MIR. Chief Justice Fuller, in
the first vehicle. was escorted by Mar
shall ]. NJ. Wright. The remaining JUS
tices followed, two by two, in the order
of their seniority of service
Eight in the Party.
Eight Justices were in the party. Mr.
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes not hav-
ing yet been qualified. They came in
the following order: Justices Harlan
and Brewer Justices Brown and Shiras,
Justices White and Peckham, Justice
McKenna and Mr.. James H. McKenney,
court clerk, Solicitor General Richards
and Mr.. F. DeCoursey Faust, assistant
marshal
The justices were received by the
President in his study on the second
floor front of the mansion. The call
lasted six minutes. during. which time
the Chief Justice announced formally
that the court had reassembled after the
summer vacation.
Meets and Adjourns.
When the court was convened at the
Capitol promptly at IL o'clock, Mr..
Chief Justice Fuller announced that ad-
journment would Immediately be taken
for the purpose of making the call upon
the President. All court orders fixed
for the opening day. the Chief Justice
said, would therefore go ov.r until to-
day. Among these was the reply of
the Northern Securities Company AMI
the Northern Pacific and Great North
ern Railway Companies to the petition
OF the State of Washington to prevent
the merger of the two railroads.
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pital early Sunday morning from the
effects of large dose of laudanum,
taken with suicidal intent Saturday aft
ernoon at the Hotel Ramer took place
at o'clock this afternoon from the
undertaking establishment of Messrs.
William Dema:ne & Sons. The services
were conducted by Rev. Dr.. McMichael.
of Washington, and interment was in
Bethel Cemetery Several Washington
relatives and frierds Of the dead man
attended the funeral
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KILLED BY PASSING TRAIN.

BLUEFIELDS. w. Va. Oct. 13.-Gro-
Yer Aliff, aged twenty-five years, was
run down Saturday by passenger train
which he did not hear, while walking
along the track near Flat Top yards, and
killed
George Gage, aged twenty-eight. a
Hungarian miner, was killed at Olgana
mines Saturday by fall of slate. A
widow and five children survive him.
The Washington times., 1902-10-14
Long Struggle for Prefer
ment Ended in His Favor
Yesterday by President
Roosevelt = Congratula-
tiaps Pouring In.
Appointee to Take Oath of
Office Tomorrow, as Sue
cessor of the Late John w.
Ross, and Enter Upon His
New Duties on Thursday.

President Roosevelt's appointment of
Mr.. Henry Litchfield West as Distric.
Commissioner to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Hon. John w. Ross
was announced at the temporary White
House yesterday morning.
This settlement of a perplexing po-
litical situation has been foreshadowed
die of last week Mr.. Vests more en-
thusiastic friends have been congratu-
lating him. in anticipation of the ter
mination OF the contest in way fa-
vorable to him. On Saturday night he
was summoned to the White House by
the President, and half hours con-
ference ensued. This was generally ac-
cepted as marking the end of the con-
test, as a delegation which had called
during the day in behalf of another
candidate departed without any hopes
of success.
Mr.. Vests appointment is regarded
as one which will receive general popu-
lar approval. During his career in
Washington as a newspaper man he has
made many strong friends, both in and
out Of politics, and his knowledge of
the District and its needs is admitted.
The new Commissioner has been the
recipient of hundreds of messages #
congratulation.
Officials Call on Mr.. West.
At noon yesterday, after Mr.. Vests ap-
pointment had been oficially communi-
Gated to them, Commissioners Macfar-
land and Biddle called upon him to ex-
press their congratulations. Prelimi-
nary arrangements for the appointee's
Installation into office were briefly talked
over.
Mr.. West will return the cal; Of the
Commissioners Wednesday afternoon,
and will then take the oath of ofice.
He will at that time be introduced to
the heads of departments at the District
his Office on Thursday morning.
No Reallotment of Duties.
1t is understood that the departments
Of the municipal government formerly
i-nder the supervision of Commissioner
Ross will be turned over to Mr.. West.
and that no general reallotment of de-
partments will take place at this time.
Satisfaction beamed upon the faces of
the Commissioners and heads of depart
ments yesterday when the fact of the
naming Of a new Commissioner was
made known. The municipality has been
much embarrassed by the long wait for
the filling of the third position on the
board. Now that the vacancy has been
filled there is renewed activity in the
departments. getting ready to take up
delayed public work.
Views of Commissioners.
Commissioner Macfarland. president
of the Board, said regarding the ap-
pointment:
''Mr. West and have been friends for
many years, and l shall be very glad to
welcome him from the private to the
public service of the District No one
appreciates his ability or his attractiv.,
qualities more than I. and it is needless
to say that he has the integrity and the
public spirit characteristic of his pre-
decessor in Office. He is a District man
from his youth up. knows the Districts
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DRUG HOUSES CONSOLIDATE

BALTIMORE, Md. Oct 13.-The
wholesale drug houses in this city. with
single exception, have entered into a
combination. They will do business
under one management. The new cor
poration will be known as the Mary
land Drug Company, and will have a
capital stock of s1,5OO,OOO The only
large firm holding aloof is Muth Bros.
Incorporation papers win be taken out
before November /.
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The annual meeting of Washington
District OF the Epworth League will
convene IN the Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock
The opening address of welcome will be
delivered by Rev. Dr. William j. Young,
of Lynchburg. Va, formerly pastor of
the local church.
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Albert Bullock, section hand on the
Washington Southern Railroad. was run
over by a hand car at Freestone. sew
eral miles south of here. last Saturday
and slightly injured. He was brought
to the Alexandria Hospital, where his
injuries were dressed by DR.. William NJ.
Smith
The Washington times., 1902-10-14
TRAM CARS COLLIDE.

PARIS. Oct. 1.-two tram cars col
lided on the Avenue de La Republique
on Sunday. Forty persons were injured.
The Washington times., 1902-10-14
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
City Engineer Triumphs
Over Contractor Cuviller.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Oct ia wordy
alteration occurred on King Street this
afternoon between Charles Cuvilier, of
the firm Of Cuvilier G. Co., and City En-
gineer E. c. Dunn, oyer the paving of
that street with vitrified brick, for which
Cuvilier g. Co. have the contract. II I'm
ally resulted in the contractors defying
the city engineer to stop the work until
legal action is taken. The affair created
some excitement. The trouble grew out
of the manner of mixing the cement for
the grouting. AS result of the col
loquy a meeting of the city street com
mittee was held. and it was decided that
the contractors would have to fulfill the
requirements Of Mr.. Dunn.
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The contract for painting the city hall
building and the Columbia and Hy
draulion fire engine houses has been
awarded TO W. o. Tomlin. he being
the lowest bidder. His bid was s94G.35.
There was but one other bidder. w.
Rudd.
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The funeral of J. H. Harlan. of Wash.
lngton, who died at the Alexandria Hos.
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In the corporation court today Isaac
W. Hackley. colored. under indictment
for maliciously cutting his wife. son and
q colored man named Willis Thompson,
pleaded guilty. and he was sentenced to
serve twelve months in the city Jail and
to pay a fine Of S.. Attorneys Edmund
Burke. of Washington. and John NJ.
johnson, of this city. appeared for Hack
ley, and Commemorative Attorney Sam
nell C. Brent represented the prosecu-
ton
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In the same court Dennis Carter. also
colored, under indictment for highway
robbery, was sentenced to serve sixty
days in the city jail. The case was set
tied b. the attorneys without regular
trial Carter was indicted for having
held UP and robbed Sidney L. Smith. at
IN early hour Sunday morning, June s
last. He secured a valuable pistol and
$40.
The Washington times., 1902-10-14

The Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway Com
pany, through its local agent, Capt.
James King, mas sent letter to Mayor
Simpson thanking him for the excellent
police work done by Policemen Roberts
and Allen during the Grand Army OF
the Republic encampment. These two
officers msre especially detailed for the
work at the intersection Of King and
Royal Streets, and handled the great
crowd with much ease.
Whitney j. Cornell, aged eighteen
years, of this city. died on Friday last
ar st. Mary's Hospital, Pittsburg, Pa,
Of typhoid fever. The remains were
brought TO his late home, 915 Franklin
Street, and the funeral took place at 3
o'clock this afternoon from his parents
residence. Rev. Frank ]. Brooke. Of
the Second Presbyterian Church. off,
ciated.
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Held Many Offices of Trust.

Mr.. West was a member of the Colum-
of that organization, and has always af-
filiated with the Democratic party of the
District of Columbia. He is one of the
The Washington times., 1902-10-14
The Store That Saves You Money.

You never in your life saw so many
and so varied an assortment Of
Sideboards under one roof.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-15
SQUIRRELS FOR MUFFS.
ORIGIN of the Fashionable FAD In
Furs.

"Where do all the squirrels come
from, that supply muffs and neck
pieces to the women in Fifth avenue"
has been asked, says the New YORK
Press. II one contemplates purchase
az squirrel fur, one will not believe the
skins are plentiful, because the Ameri-
can supply is excessively short. Like
many of the more costly furs, the thick,
soft squirrel comes from northeast
Russia and Siberia, and the markets or
London receive only small part OF the
annual trappings. The Russians use
fur under all conditions and this de-
mand cuts down the worlds supply.
Gray squirrels are not plentiful even in
the arctic district, and cold weather
and privation must be borne IN an ef-
fort to trap the wary animals The
desirable ones haunt only cold re-
gions, and the playful variety that is
seen in Central park would make i'm
possible hats and bOas.
1t was ain astute fur dealer In New
York city who saw last winter wom-
an in q Fifth avenue restaurant envel-
oped in this silvery fur. Even the skirt
was gray squirrel. 100 conspicuous.
muttered the fur dealer, but he asked
who was the wearer Of this extraOrdi-
nary costume. Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt," was the reply. 1t was enough.
From that day until this autumn the
dealer has been buying every available
gray squirrel skin. The fad followed
naturally, and now the demand fol-
squirrel surpasses broadtail and ever
sable. 1t is said the single glimpse OF
the Vanderbilt coat was the basis OF
fortune for the fur dealer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-15
1ND1o INDIANS UGLY.
Land Grabbing Settlers May Cause
Serious COnAtct.

Land Grabbing Settlers May Cause
Serious Conflict.
San Bernardino. CAL. Nov. 15.-News
has reached here from IndiO of serious
trouble with the Indians on the reser
walton near that place, and some feal
is felt Of a clash between the whites
and the red men.
For some time, it is understood. white
men have been encroaching upon the
lands claimed by the Indians, and
there has been much trouble from time
to time on that account. Lately the In.
dams have learned how their tribes
men have been forced to give up their
holdings on the Warmers ranch reser,
walton and move away, and they fear
similar action in their own case If the
whites are permitted further to en-
croach upon their territory.
So far as known here, no blood has
been shed up to the present time, but
the Indians are said to have warned
the settlers against encroaching upon
their reservation, and conflict may
arise at any time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-15
: ANXIOUS ABOUT CANAL.
Panama Conpany's Council Wants to
Know what Will De Done.

Panama Conpany's Council Wants to
Know what VIII De Dene.
Washington, Nov. 15.-Mr. Cromwell.
counsel for the Panama Canal compa-
ny, called at the state department dur
ing the day and had long conference
with Secretary Hay respecting the next
steps to be taken, in view Of Attorney
General Kno1's opinion upon the sum
cheney Of the canal title, to carry out
the transfer Of the property to the Unit
ed States government.
The Epooner act requires treaty with
Colombia to be made before the canal
company's property is actually pur-
chased by the United States govern
ment, but this treaty is now well ad
vanced toward completion. 30 that it ii
deemed proper to consider other meas
ures relf ing to the French title. 1t lie
also understood that after a full con
ference with such senatorial leaders a.
have been in Washington recently Sec.
rotary Hay has pretty well satisfied
himself that II such thing were de-
sirable congress would readily amend
the Sp0oner act 20 as to wipe out the
condition that a treaty must precede
the purchase.
In such case. the canal property hav-
ing been bought, the United States
government would 60 ahead with the
work Of construction, leaving the treaty
negotiation to follow. But, 40 already
indicated, the negotiations between Sec
rotary Hay and Senior Concha have
progressed SO satisfactorily as to war
rant the belief that NO such recourse to
further legislation will be necessary.
The present status Of the negotiations
is that there is now in the hands Of
Secretary Hay, who 10 waiting to sub
NIT it to the president, proposal from
Colombia suggesting notifications Of
the treaty which the United States orig
inally proposed. This is being consid-
cred point by point, and, while 1t Is not
doubted that it will not be accepted as
a whole, yet there 10 said to be fair
ground for compromise between the
two propositions.