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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20
WORKERS AND WORKINGS
OF THE DEPARTMENTS
Service to Be Improved IN Other Ways-Assst-
ant Secretary Taylors Political Observation.
rauds Of bonded investments" com


panies.
F c. Huebner, one Of the attorneys il
the Office Of the attorney general Of the
Postoffice Department. has just had q
book published. Il IS an Indian story.
Great Britain has again shown her di-
plomacy to the disappointment of the
United States Postoflce officials. AS the
preponderance of mail packages have al
ways been found on the other side, Great
Britain. like France and other CONT
mental countries. desires TO conclude a
parcels post convention with the United
States. Germany has such q convention
with this country, but It was only an
experiment. that has not proved profit
able 10 this Government
II was the desire OF the Postofice De
paTtment here to secure an arrangement
with Great Britain by which two Ameri-
cans and two EngIishmen might be en-
ployed on the British-AneriCan ocean
liners TO assert and distribute the mails.
This scheme would facilitate better and
prOmDteT service at The ports IN tie
country. The propose, was made to
Great Britain In reply il was said that
ocean service was useless TO England
because in the run from Liverpool to
London there was plenty of time aboard
trains fer distributing the mails NegO-
tiations were continued by this country
until recently when Great Britain agreed
TO enter into this agreement to help out
the United States. provided she could Sc
cure A parcels post convention in re-
turn The case has been dropped.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20
81 ~ Ii tbe departnen.s -

Sixty men in the departments will
start for Wisconsin on . special train
in time to register and cast their vo,es
Immediately after voting they will re-
turn 70 Washington. Assistant Secre-
lary Taylor viii not be able to join the
party Clerks in the department who
feel that It is too expensive 10 20 home
TO register and to vote are looking IN
'.Dairs' >,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20

Haze Morgan. in the Office OF the at
tcrney general Of the Postofice Depart
ment, is away on vacation. He spent
the summer investigating alleged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.


Complaints made about the special de
livery service have awakened officials of
the Postoffce Department to the neces-
sity Of improving the efficiency Of the
work by adopting some few simple rem
edies. Boys are to wear uniforms AID
their routes are to Fe shortened. Per
haps q number of additional messengers
will be employed. In the first place
cases have been discovered where {
messenger with six OF seven letters
would call at a house and not find the
addTessee. Instead of returning TO the
postoffice within a reasonable time after
having left the customary notice it has
been the practice in many cases for the
boy 10 proceed with his delivery If he
had TO go to TenIeytown OF Chevy Chase.
IN the meantime the recipient of the no
Ice would call at the main Office 70 Sc
cure the letter and find that the boy
had not returned with II. When the let
ters are finally obtained after such de-
lay they are frequently vaIUeIess-
Uniforms for the special delivery mes
sengt rs would act as proof against
bogus letters, and the boys could buy
Tor SO or $12 suit OF clothes adapted
better than civilian clothes. They earn
more money than the Postal and West
ern Union messengers, who are made
10 buy uniforms for similar reasons
a ". MaChen. superintendent OF the
Rural Free Delivery Service in the Of
fee of the First Assistant Postmaster
General, has charge Of reforming the
service, and circulars have been sent
10 postmasters throughout the country
for suggestions Some reforms will be
made al once. while others will have
TO be recommended TO Congress It is
the object Of officials 10 make the serv-
ice available 10 business men.
Postmaster General Payne. who spent
last week in the West. where he at
tended the wedding of his nephew in
Milwaukee, returned TO Washington Sat
teTday- He relieved the First Assistant
Postmaster General as Acting Postmas-
ter General today.
Henry a. Castle. Auditor for the Post
Office Department, will start for ST.
Paul, MINI. tomorrow o. next dav.
where he VIII make several stump
speeches and remain TO vote. While the
big persimmon sent 10 him the other dav
Is ripening on his desk. other curious
little things are coming 10 him from
postmasters- He got a big rattlesnake
skin from Arizona today wrapped In
heavy paper, most carefully A year or
SO ago the auditor was told by a post
master and fruit grower in the South
that here were two big watermeIons
on one Of his vines. that he would send
70 the auditor. "AIl right said Mr..
Castle, III pay the express charges
Late in the fall. the wa termeIons-per-
feet miniature types-came, with a note
that they didn't grow as big as had
been expected, and bill for S125.
Auditor Castle was no more cha
griaed over the watermelon incident.
one Of the results Of the present habit.
than Nolen 5. Chew, deputy auditor, was
the other day when he opened a money
order envelope and found what he calls
red colored hair switch" OF the
rat worn by women who dress their
hair pOmDadoUr fashion.
Haze Morgan in tho office NJ the a+
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20
LOCAL MENTION.

Money 70 loan at I, B and per cy.nt on real
estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1906 Pern IA. ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Joseph L. Bristow left Washington on
Saturday evening for Ottawa, Kansas.
where he will participate IN the Con-
gTessionaI campaign
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-20

Postmaster General Payne. who spent
last week in the West. where he at
tended the wedding Of his nephew in
Milwaukee, returned TO Washington Sat
leTday- He relieved the First Assistant
Postmaster General as Acting Postmas-
ter General today
The colored American., 1902-10-18

We are particularly glad to welcome
this most entertaining volume of his
tory, travel and observation, for Judge
Gibbs has written it in a delightfully."- re-
freshing vein that will attract the atten-
ton and hold it to the end 1t is an en-
trancing as any book of travel ever
written-ArR. Democrat.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

The book will strongly appeal to all
interested in the history and welfare of
he race in America-Wdshing Post
Washington. d. 6.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
Some Men Pay $4,000

For an expert to manage their
advertising. There are others wh0
pay $500 for an annua subscrir-
ton to printers ink and learn what
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But even these are not the extremes
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1Oc to Printers lux. No. 10 Spruce
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The colored American., 1902-10-18
Jones' Park.

Conduit Park. near Rock Spring Club,
Take Car at 36th and Prospect Avenue.
Meals Served at all Hours. Open all
Night. Everything strictly first class
Take F street cars to Georgetown, {,
ask to be put off at Jones'.
r. e Lewis, w. H Belt, Proprietors
The colored American., 1902-10-18
a RACE MAGAZINE.

Do you realize that there Is published In Boston,
Mass, high grade illustrated magazine, devoted
exclusively to the interests OF the Negro race, and
which is edited, published and controlled by mem.
beTs OF the race II you would like tc see sam
pie Of this magazine same will be sent you on
receipt OF cents in stamps or one year for SISo
Address, THE COLORRD AMERICAN MAGA
The colored American., 1902-10-18
Shadow and Light"
Press Comments Upon Judge
M. w. Gibbs Mastery Au'o'
geography OF Race History
ReVfals

A MERTToRIoUs WoRK-Judge Gibbs
book, Shadow and Light" is one of
the best books that has been placed on
the market for years, bar none. For
grace and ease of diction, bearing the
reader right on as glides the canoe on
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itating when they become troubled or
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each page.
First, the writer has something to tell
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history of our country and people.
1t is told in a courageous and master
ful manner, never obtrusive, for although
strong, classical without the thought or
study of the author. 1t is more concise
and lacOnic than plain, ordinary lam
guage ever is, containinp much in little.
Running all through the pages are bits
of instruction, which, although address
ed to the cOlored race, may be of benefit
to all. There are here and there bits of
philosophy that not only vie with, but
outstrip Hugo's best efforts.
Simply as history, truthful, fair and
nprejudiced, the work is worth many
ines its price.
Containing all these and many more
praiseworthy qualities, the work must
meet with large sale.-LittIe Rock Id
UertlSer.
The colored American., 1902-10-18
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The colored American., 1902-10-18

The most captivating in manner and
thrilling in intensity. 1t is an epitome
of history and travel that informs and
delights.-C0l0rgd AmerieGH, WaslIing-
tom D. Cs ---.------.---------.-----.--.--
The colored American., 1902-10-18

Judge Gibbs, the leading co1ored citi-
zen, is an entertaining writer, and man
of varied experience. The volume is
embellished with many portraits of dis
tinguished individuals who are subjects
of the authors fruitful pen. There is
not dull page in the book-ArkdnSGs
GGset.e.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

A story ostensibly of himself, but that
involves a large number of the leading
men and events of the nation for many
years past 1t is hiStorv and biography
entertwined and reads like a romance
Southeastern Christian AdVOcGte, Ne1V
Orleans. La.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

Il is an exceedingly entertaining and
thrilling narrative of the trials and
struggles of the colored people before
and since emancipation, and record of
heroic deeds of many of the grand men
and women who were pioneers in the
work of freeing, educating and elevat-
ing the race. 1t should be read by ris-
ing and future generations.-EE-GOv. p.
B. S. Pnchbaek, NeaV Orleans, La.
The colored American., 1902-10-18

l am little pessimistic as to Negro
authors and books. But the way you
treat an old subject is fascinating. 1
have spoken OF it TO my congregation
Req. DR.. L. S. FIage, Washington, D. C..
The colored American., 1902-10-18

AS a globe trotter-aImost the Ulysses
of the Negro race. The book is unpre-
tentious, relating PEI sonal experiences
in Philadelphia British Columbia, Flor
ida, California, England, Paris, Arabia.
Arkansas and Madagascar. Narrated
with a fidelity and picturesqueness which
axes it interesting from start to fin
81. Valuable in an educational sense,
eminent men with whom the author has
been associated, and historical events in
which he has taken part. A creditable
contribution to current literature.-PtHe
Bluff Daily Commercial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
TOO LAZY TO GET UP.
Russian MfIIionnire Who Has Not
 Left Eis Bed or Dressed Himself \, ., %<s# for Ten Years.

An original character is Baron Hugo Ortliet, millionaire, who spends his time between his magnifi- cent palaces at St. Petersburg and Moscow and his supurb country seat near rKazan, but always in bed, says the Philadelphia Press.
 For ten years he has not got up or dressed. There has never been anything the matter with him phy- sically, and even to-day, in spite of his bulk, his bodily condition fur nishes a striking illustration of the fallacy of the assertion that much exercise is indispensable to the pres ervation of health. But somewhere about 1899, after having exhausted every conceivable form of pleasure and excitement, he took to his bed from sheer ennui and has remained there ever since.
 * He does not even leave it when he travels, his bed being carried from his rooms to specially-constructed carriage and thence to his private railway saloon, and he always trav- els by special train. He is quite an average man in all other respects, manages his immense property with the greatest sagacity and shrewd- ness, and is brilliant and witty in conversation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
COULDN'T GO THAT SOUP.
1t Was Squirted Over His Shoulder Into His Plate and Spoiled
 Ills Appetite.

Speaking of soup," said promi- nent musician who has travelled over "a good part of the earth, reminds me of an experience had some years ago while in one of the provinces of Ger many. I had stopped over in small town for a day or two anG was at the sbest hotel in the place. This, is not Saying a great deal, for the patronage did not justify any ything like gorgeous mess in the matter of service or in the kind and character of the food fur nished the guests. The proprietor, at any rate, was doing the best that he
 could. and, no doubt, I would have got along all right but for the peculiar method they employed in serving soup.
 "I have never seen the method em- ployed in any other place, and, to be lcandid about it, I have not been on the lookout for the unique way of serving the first number on the menu. The first intimation I had of the curious practice was when big, heavy Hol- lander. with husky voice, who had rushed up behind me, asked Soup? ,'Yes,' I replied, and before I knew what had happened he had squirted the soup out into my plate. was sur Eprised and shocked and not a little puzzled at first, because I did not know how the waiter had managed to squirt ithe soup into my plate so quickly. I had expected him to bring my soup in the usual way, in plate. But he shot the soup over my shoulder before sthe echo of the 'ja' had left my lips.
 ~l I-s 1-.- ..a the table. He had the soup in recep- Itacle of some sort that looked like icross between bagpipe and some thing else, and it worked with a suc- tion-rod arrangement. If a guest wanted soup he would press the rod and the Hnuid would squirt out into the
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
DUCK FULL OF LEAD.
But This Bird Likes Excitement and
 Refuses to Die.
For Three Seasons Charmed Mazlard Haas Successfully Evaded One of CoIorado's Best Shots-End
 Not Yet in Sight.

"I got another shot at him yester-
 day, but the son-of-a-gun got away again." said E. M. Gale, the candy
 man, to Denver Post reporter. "Shot at who?" was the surprised
 rejoinder.
 No who; it was an it, but call it him-the lone mallard; didn't ever tell you about him?"
 | .Never; tell me now" .Why, the lone mallard, the big duck that leads the charmed life,
 comes to the lake on my Weld coun- ty ranch twice year and leases me
 and flies away again" First I ever heard of him." "Well, be still, and you'll hear some
 more. In the first place, he's the big gest duck I ever saw-biggest on earth, and I'll bet money on it. I
 first saw him three years ago-no, two and half years ago--it'll be three years next spring. He looked as big as turkey, and really, I'll bet he'll weigh 12 pounds, and there's many turkey that don't weigh that. He splashed down in among a lot of smaller ducks that had float ed up to within easy shooting dis tance from the blind was crouch
 ing behind, and I made up my mind to get him.
 q had good gun, 11-bore, and my shells had heavy charges of No. 6
 shot in them. We'll. had no sooner
 stood up than the lone mallard saw
 me and rose in hurry. When he
 was about 20 feet up let drive with
 my right barrel He didn't so much.
 as flicker. Then I let him have
 the left, and I felt sure I hit him,
 but he just kept right on. I thought
 he would circle and come back, but
 he didn't. His ticket seemed to be a
 through one, and his stop-over priv ilege was limited.
 "I didn't think anything more about him till the following fall,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30

when he came along again one day and dropped into the water right where he had lit the spring before. This time I got two more good shots at him, and I knocked feather out of him, but that was all could do with him. He didn't wait for any more trouble, but pursued his way north. .<s ,
 "Ever since that time, twice year, that old duck comes quacking along, and I've shot and shot him till I know he must be half full of lead, but can't bring him down. Gener- ally, you find a big duck leading a whole flock, keeping his place at the apex of the triangle they form in their flight, but this old fellow trav- els alone. Doubtless he has his sweethearts here and there along the line of his route, but he shuns all so- ciety while on his aerial voyages.
 ''I have been laying for him for a week past, and yesterday, when he came pi1ing down from the north, I was ready with new gun and
 "tI'1l put an end to his fooling this time said to myself, as he swooped down into easy reach of me, and then I let loose at him in earnest. I shot at him three times, the last shot cer- itainly taking effect in his left wing, for he went off lame on that side, but the tough old rascal managed to flap away and suppose by this time he is pretty near to Texas.
 q don't know what to make of that bird. can say without boast ing that I am good shot, but l can't do anything with this phenom- enal fowl. I think there must be a duck doctor somewhere down south who patches up my old friend and fits him for running the gantlet with me.
 "But I'm going to get that duck some day. I've got that big green Heather stuck up over my desk and I'm bound to have the rest of them if I have to use a Gatling gun.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
VIRTUE WAS REWARDED
An Ohio Boy R eceives Large Reward
 for Simple PoIiteness and Free ,.%@ dom from Vices.

Items telling how young men and young women have been rewarded for returning packages of money and bags of diamonds with gifts varying from one to five dollars have been so nu- nlerous recently that the old adage about virtue being it's own reward has been beautifully exemplifed, accord ing to the Milwaukee Sentinel. In the face of many evidences of. lack of generosity toward those who are truly good; it is pleasant news that an Ohio boy has received $2, 100 from stranger to whom he was polite.
 The name of the fortunate boy is Frank Provost. He is 19 years old, and he drives a delivery wagon. The other day, when man asked him for a ride, he obigiDgly gave the unknown a place on the seat beside him. When the drive was ended the stranger in vited the young man to take a drink. Frank refused. Next the tempter of fered a chew of tobacco. This was de- cined. Lastly a cigar was used as a bait. Frank was still adamant. Mod estly he announced that he had none of the common vices. In few days Frank received a cheek for $2, 100 from the stranger, who disclosed the fact that he was a San Francisco million aire, able to recognize virtue when he found. it. Up to last accounts Franks head had not been turned by his sud- den good fortune. He had put his money in bank and he was still driv- ing delivery wagon. In two years he intends to start business of his own, and, if he does, of course, he will become one of the money kings of the future. -@@
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
Qmince. Puddin-.

Boil seven large. ripe quinces until soft; peel, core and mash them. Fold in the yolks of four eggs beaten up with pint of good cream. Sweeten the mixture to suit the taste and flavor with little powdered cinna- mon and ginger. Butter the edges of pie dish and arrange strip of puff paste around it; pour in the pudding and bake in moderate oven for 45 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over the top, when it is done, and servo with rich boiled custard and meringue.- Washington Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
N1inceInelarf Pudding.

Two cups of mincemeat, one and one-half cups of -four and six eggs are required. Whip the. wl:::.es of the eggs and stir the yolks into the mineemeat. Thoroughly incor- porate these, and then put in the whites and the four alternately, beat. ing well. Butter mold, leaving room for the pudding to swell, and boil for five hours steadily. If the pudding is allowed to get cool for even one minute, there will be heavy streaks in it. Eat with hard sauce. This is as rich as plum pudding, and somewhat resembles it.--N. Y. Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
German Pear EIIOsse.

Pare, core and chop fine six ripe pears, grate over them half a nutmeg and mix with two spoonfuls of but ter, sugar to taste, four well-beaten eggs and sufficient finely grated bread crumbs to make the mixture stiff and smooth. Form into cones with the bowl of large spoon; drop in boil- ing water and simmer half an hour. When done, dredge with powdered sugar and cinnamon and serve witk a sweet sauce.-Washingto Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30

plate. %It.was interesting enough, but. to save my life, I couldn't eat the soup: 'and,- in fact, I couldn't eat anything else in the place.
 '1 suppose it was all right" con cluded the prominent musician, ac- cording to the New Orleans-Times Democrat. ''but I simply couldn't stand for it, and when left the place \ was nearly starved"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
ro,a of. prisht Pet wolf.

There is in the Berlin Geological gardens wolf that has been trained to follow it's keeper about like dog. The keeper who once had it in charge returned to the zoo after three years absence the other day and was at once recognized by his old pet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
De.fcneeIeSE.

sCome on, Mrs. Gabb, and go shop ping with me-"
 No. really, dear, my gumsare so sore I can't open my mouth"
 "Does that prevent you going?"
 "Yes; there is no pleasure in shop ping unless you can give the shopgirls piece of your mind occasionally."- Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
..1men ny Her Pei cnrr.

Mrs. Joseph Krumfel, of Altoona, Pa. was milking, when the COW turned her head to brush off a fly, and ran horn into the woman's brain, through her eye, causing fatal injury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
whe.re Fi.hes Hide.

Divers in the clear waters of the tropical seas find that fish of different colors when frightened do not all dart in the same direction, but that each different kind takes shelter In that portion of the submarine growth near est in color. to that of the fsh.-Na- :ture. x ~Tsy
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
Strenuous.

Ascum- -Gussie's quite a society man, isn't he?
 Newitt-Yes, but he prefers to be known as an athlete.
 sI didn't know he was athletic" 70! my, exceedingly so. He plays ping-pong, you ow."-Philadelph
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
A se.nrIbIc Trp.

Jaggles-What's the best thing for fellow to do when he's committed bigamy?
 Waggles-Why, look s for No. t Town Topics.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30

Wife-I've talked to you till I'm worn out.
 Husband Why not shut up for re- pairs ?-.Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-30
COWBOY g OFa A RAID.

EOPLE that like the wild
 and woolly, or rather like to read of adventures, reck- less of life and limb, felt 3 sentimental regret over +L ", s,s Oc s4l,a o~xryl@,.~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-03

I'm any great story" he writes. "the
creative work is not only done first, but
il is done without observation It is
a part of that emotional and mental
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-03

after promising material. but it IS quite
possible that the popularity Of The
Thrall VIII bring on an extensive line Of
Viking romances. 1t will be difficult, how
ever, to come up to the standard that
Miss Liljencrantz has set, especially as she
has the advantage of q long line OF Morse
ancestors.