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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
A VETERAN LETTER CARRIER
FOR FORTY YEARS BURDENED WITH
MAIL-HIS TERRITORY INCLUDES THE
GRAND CENTRAL STATION.

One CT the familiar figures at the Grand Central
Station is the veteran letter carrier. Robert Tur-
ner He knows every officer and employee IN the
various departments and many of the persons who
visit the building regularly. Last Monday, when
he came into Senator Depew's office with the sec
ond mail delivery. he said: 1T just such day
this forty years when I carried my first
batch OF mall Every who heard the remark
surprised. because the letter carrier looked
too young have been in the service long.
You must have had short routes" one sug
gested. ito have kept IN such good form
Not very short" said the antique Mercury"
with smile Il have averaged about fifteen miles
a day, and never lost much time"
Then a calculation made to how much
ground Turner had covered. Figuring 300 work
ing days in the year he would have walked at
the of fifteen miles day. 10000 miles.
5sS6 miles more than seven times around the earth
and II agreed that man who had made such
a record was entitled to rest and pension.
Turner born Londonderry Ireland,
September >. 1928. He came to this city with his
parents when he was ten years old. and has lived
here since that time. His first assignment in
the mail service carrier for Station F. The
district included the old New-York Central Station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
LOVING CUP FOR SUPERINTENDENT.

A meeting OF .he Commissioners Of the Niagara
State Reservation was held last week at Niagara
Falls Thomas " WEIGH is the superintendent OF
the reservation. having acted in that capacity since
the state assumed control, and the present com
missioners, uniting with all surviving former
commissioners. decided to present TO Mr.. WEIGH
IN some permanent form. token of their apnre-
citation OF his services Therefore a handsome
silver loving cup was given TO Mr.. WEIGH accom-
panied by e'olutOns signed by Andrew n Green
Charles II. Dow. George Raines. Thomas P. Kings
ford and Alexander j. Porter. present Commits
sioners. and ]. Hampden Robb John NJ Bowers
Robert L. Preyer. William Hamilton and James
Mooney. former commissioners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

In 1871 when the present Grand Central Station
was opened to the public Turner asked 70 De
transferred to Station F. and his petition was IN
dorsed by Chauncey VI. Depew. who made per
sonal request the Postmaster with a view 10
retaining Turner's services at the station The re-
quest granted. and, despite removals and
changes the station retained its letter carrier
He walks in and out of the offices with an ar on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

has been repeatedly promoted. until in 1898 he
reached the messenger grade of $40 year. His
last advancement insures him an income Of $1,000
annually and since Eddie is lacking in those
academic accomplishments that would make him
amenable for clerkship this is probably his last
Savoy knows member of the
diplomatic corps every man In public life is widely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
ILLUsTRIOUs AND GREAT.

WAS SURE HIS FATHER WAS THE LATTER. But
IN DOUBT ABOUT THE FORMER
George w Perkins the financier, IS fond of good
horses and them. and one OF his greatest
pleasures is TO take his family on long drives
through the country. Recently he drove 10 Bronx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

Protests still pouring in upon members OF
Congress from different parts of the country
against printing what is known as the Jefferson
Bible" of which there is only copy in exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

travelled having crossed the water with the Peace
Commission, and is a man of fortune and standing
with his people
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
MRS. BOTKIN AS ACTRESS.
Woman Who Figured in Noted Trial
Wants to Go on Stage.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 3O-Mrs Cor
della BCtkin, who was convicted and
sentenced to life imprisonment on the
charge Of numbering Mrs. J. p Dun
ming four years ago by sending poisoned
candy by mail, intends to become an ac-
tess. She expects to be released from
the Branch county Jail within the year
and has already received offers for sew
eral theatrical engagements
Mrs. Botkin was seen yesterday in her
cell, which she had converted into
dainty boudoir. She talked readily of
her determination to go upon the stage
and to impersonate herself in dra-
ma atization of her life.
THE world has been too ready to
brand me as a murderess.' she said
The great obligations | am under
Will, | hope. give me courage to dem
Onstrate to the world through a drama
what 4 human being can be subjected
to through circumstantial evidence This
drama viii bring out many things that
the world does not know. and may yet
pass from criminal history vindicated
woman
ut is my intention as soon as | am
at liberty to go to New York. and
shall either go into training for the
stage in that city or go to London and
there take instructions"
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
BOUGHT BY COAL SUPPLY TRUST
Milwaukee Western Fuel Company Abb
sOrbed by the Big Concern.

MILWAUKEE,. Aug. 3O.-The Pittsburg
Coal Company, popularly known as the
Coal Supply Trust, has absorbed the
Milwaukee-W Western Fuel Company and
VIII assume charge of the business next
Monday. According to the best informa-
tion available. the price paid for the
Milwaukee business was 81 800 000, IN
addition to $4,000 in stock of the new
company. Milwaukee now has but one
large independent concern left-the
Fuel Company-which is
one of the most extensive individual
coal companies in the country.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
MARRY FIRST, JOB AFTER.
School Committee of Marshfeld Makes
New Rule.

MARSHFIELD. Mass. Aug 20.-The
school committee Of this town has estab-
lished the precedent that none but a mar
ried man can hold the Office of principal
of the high school here. The present
principal viii remove to another town in
September having obtained a better
place. IT is said that at the committee
examination OF the eight candidates for
principal one young man impressed the
school committee fayorably.
Are you married, young man." was
asked
We'll. no: ! am not"
When told that the preference would
be given to a married man the applicant
replied:
i know Of girl l can have. and. if
that's a condition. I'll get engaged right
away
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Lawn Fete opcns Tomorrow.

The lawn fete for the benefit OF the
Sacred Heart Church, Mount Pleasant,
VIII begin tomorrow and continue
throughout the week. The committees
have left nothing undone in prepa.ing
and securing exceptional attractions.
The ladies' are doing excellent work in
obtaining donations and contributions
for the various tables and considering
the success in the undertaking so far.
there appears to be no doubt that ;l.e
result will be most gratifying.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.
Mrs. Mary Stall Slightly Injured by
John Bars Machine.

While crossing the street in front of
her home. about s o'clock last night.
Mrs Mary stall. fifty years of age, liv-
ing at 1907 Fourteenth Street northwest.
was run down by an automobile and re-
ceived slight injuries The vehicle was
operated by John Barr. living at Tnir-
teenth and Yale Streets northwest.
Those who saw the accident stated that
the operator endeavored to prevent the
accident, but could not stop the ma
chine.
a physician was called to attend to
Mrs. Stall After making an examina
tion, ne stated that she had sustained no
serious INJURIES
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
ALGERIA And PORTO
rico RECEIVE TREATY
Proclamation IS Issued by.
the President.
Reciprocity Under Agreement Between
France and United States in
1895 Is the Basis.

\ proclamation has been issued by
the President extending to Algeria and
Porto Rico the benefits OF the reci-
procity treaty between the United
States and France, signed in 1898.
The minimum rates OF duty now i'm
posed by France on canned meats. lard.
pork fruits, timber. and stoves from
the United States viii hereafter apply
in Algeria and Porto Rico. as well as
the reduced heneft rates ON wines,
bra n9ies. vermouth. paintings. etc.
Between Porto Rico and France.
The agreement also provides that
coffee from Porto Rico, when imported
into France. shall. until February %.
1903. have the benefit OF the minimum
rates of duty or that article
The agreement was negotiated by AS
sistant Secretary OF State Adee and
Pierre lie Margerie. the French charge
d'affaires. and was signed August %.
The proclamation of the President was
all that was needed to put the agree
ment into effect.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
MILL employees DEMAND
A TEM-HOUR WORKDAY

BANGOR. Ne. Aug. 30.-An ultimatum
has been handed to the Penobscot River
sawmill owners by the Sawmill Men s
Union. demanding a ten-hour day.
Unless this ultimatum is complied
with before Monday noon all OF the
union men on the river Will go out.
One operator has already announced
that he will close his mill rather than
comply with the demands OF the men.
The owners object strongly to recogniz-
ing the union.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
POLICE INTERRUPT
A LITTLE CRAP GAME
Three Negroes and Con-
siderable Clothing Taken
Stephen BUrch and the Wearing Ap-
parel Are Held-Man Charged
With Gaming.

Stephen Burch colorcd laborer. and
large assortment of coats. hats, shoes.
and other wearing apparel are being held
at the First precinct police station as
the result of an interrupted game Of
crap shooting" last night in a stable
at AS Eighth Street northwest Burch
is charged with setting up a gaming
table. There is enough second hand
clothing in the possession of the po-
lice. as result of the raid. to stock
n good-sized clothing store.
There were ten colored men in the
game. They had spread blanket IN
the floor of the stable and were pre-
pared to spend the night engaged in
their favorite pastime.
Policemen Make Raid
Policemen Samson, Davis. and Young
descended upon the conviviai gathering
shortly after II o'clock. lively scrim-
mage followed.
Seven of the players made their exit
by way of a rope through a hole in the
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

floor to the ground. The remaining three
were gathered in by the police. together
with the varied assortment of clothing.
which the fleeing men were compelled 10
abandon. The three negroes arrested
were taken TO the First precinct station
but only Burch was held He was the
only one that had money in his posses
SIGN.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
60C
for SI.50 Undermuslins.

Choice of sample" Undergar-
ments. worth up to S1.5O. consisting
of handsome style Gowns, Skirts.
Drawers. Chemise. and French Cor
set Covers. All are beautifully trim
med with superior quality laces and
embroideries. Choice at 6s cents.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
i9C
for Z9c Granite Wear.

Extra large size Wash Basins, 4-q,.
Tipped Saucepans. sgt. Preserving
Kettles. 1-qt. Tea Pots. Children's
Chambers. 2-qt. Covered Saucepans.
SGT. Covered Buckets. sgt. Milk
Pans. s-hole Muffin Pans. large Grid
die Cake Pans. 1-qt. Novelty Meas
ures, large Colanders
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Ladies' l9c Neckwear,


A special lot of Ladies White
Null Ties. ends trimmed with en-
broidery insertion. Regular 19c
value for &C from s to l tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
60C
for Shirt Waist Suits.

Just think of buying a pretty Shirt
Waist Suit of percale or lawn for
such price, You couldn't buy the
materials for so little. In neat col
orings. stripes. and figures predomi-
Mating Full blouse waist and
nounce cut skirt. 69c tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Meeting Last Night.

The board Of directors of the bund
held meeting at the clubhouse last
night, at which the various newspaper
stories regarding their attitude toward
the principles upon which the organiza-
tiOn was first founded. and from which
it was claimed by different parties, they
had deviated. were discussed at length.
1t was stated in the most positive Lam
guage that the Washington Saengerbund
is true to its principles, which are the
fostering of German song and music, the
cultivation of love for fine arts, German
sociability, language and customs. It
was said, Furthermore, that though there
are members of other than German ma
tionality. that they are not in the ma
jority. and that all songs are rendered
in the German language and that the Of
fetal language of the Saengerbund is
German. 1t was the general opinion OF
the members present that no individual
member has a right to make statements
concerning the affairs of the Saenger-
buna
The Saengerbund also desires II % be
Known that they will 90 to Baltimore
rcxt year to take part in the saenger-
fest Of the Northeastern Saengerbund.
% which the bupd is . member. The
singers section OF the bund Is holding
weekly rehearsals for the purpose. and
is practicing the songs which will be
contested for at the saengerfest.
The hund. however. will not compete
for the Kaiser's prize because they are
not strong enough numerically to com
pete with New York and Brooklyn So
cieties. which are able to enter the con
test with about four or five times as
many singers as the local Saengerbund
The local body. ever since its organize
tiOn, ffty-two years ago, has taken part
in every saengerfest with the exception
OF two or three. and their efforts ,re /
highly appreciated every time by the (
best musical critics here and abroad
They are the proud possessors of three |
prizes won by these tri-yearly saenger- ,
tests.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
SABNGBRBUND TO BE
ASKED TO PARTICIPATE
Will Probably Sing for Bene-
fit of Veterans.
Attractive Program Planned for Enter
tainment of Visiting Members
Of the G. A. r.

To make the G. a. Z. encampment the
success it deserves to be. the various
committees having charge of the depart
ments of the work connected with the
convention are doing their utmost. Every
branch of the work is in the hands Of able
and well fitted men. The committee hav-
ing charge Of the musical part of the pro-
gram at the reception to be rendered
President Roosevelt. his Cabinet, promi-
nent officials, and the veterans and visi-
tors at the Pension Office during the en-
campment by Pension Commissioner
Ware, is exerting itself 10 make that par
of the program as attractive as possible.
To attain this end the Pension Office
music committee intends to extend an in
vitation TO the Washington Saengerbund
to render a number of songs, and prepa-
rations are now under way.
1t is understood the invitation will be
extended some time this week, and the
indications are that the Saengerbund will
gladly avail itself of the opportunity to
show that they have remained faithful to
founded their organization fifty-two years
ago-''the fostering of German song and
music, the cultivation of love for fine
arts, German sociability, language, and
customs"
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
59C Granite Ware.
30C.

Pot. Rice Boilers. loot. Dish Pans.
SGT Preserving Kettles. 4-qt. Coffee
Pots. 10-qt Preserving Kettles, g.
at. Seamless Covered Saucepans, +
qt. Tea Kettles. sgt Toilet Jars,
loot. Water Carriers. sgt Drip
Coffee Pots. G-qt. Coffee Boilers. s.
ct. Seamless Buckets.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
$40. Sl2, and Sl4 Mattings,
IS.

\ lot OF xty-eight rolls of very
heaviest China aud finest Cotton
warp Japanese Mattings. Newest
designs and best colorings. Regular
prices. $1,000. $500. and S14OO per
roll-at $500 per roll of 10 yards for
five hours Monday.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
SI.50 and $500 Skirts,
00C.

We were fortunate enough to Sc
cure this makers entire stock OF
High-class WASH Skirts. Beautiful
styles. including White English
Pique Skirts. trimmed with embroid-
cry insertion, Linen Crashes. with
graduating flounce folds; others of
same material. with top n0unces
and eight rows OF cordins; also
Coyerts in blue. brown. and gray,
with tailor made strap-fnished
hounces: also White Duck, with
rows of fancy braid trimming. and
silk finished Foulardines, lace and
ribbon trimmed. Regular $500 and
S1.50 values, for soc.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
72C
for 0SC Grenadines.

45-inch All-silk Black Grenadines.
in plain iron frame mesh or ribbon
stripe effects. Quality that sold
right along ut CSC yard-for five
hours at I2c yard.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
New PercaIes.
SC.

200 pieces OF new Dark Pereaies
for autumn wear. in navy blue and
black and white effects. For five
hours Monday at &c a yard
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
422c
for l0c Bsadings.

a brand-new fresh assortment of
Cambria and Nainsook Beadings. in
handsome designs. Regular i0c
qualities for i%c yard tomorrow
from S TO ] O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
An Attractive Program.

1t is the intention of the Saengerbund
TO present to the visitors selected pro-
gram of German songs Of the different
schools and the event is looked forward
to by the singers with anticipations of
great satisfaction. inasmuch as they see
in the invitation that their work is high
ly appreciated not only by American cit
izens of German ancestry. but also by
Americans of American and other fore
fathers.
The Saengerbund at present is busily
engaged with their winter concert sea
son program. Mr.. Henry Xander. mu-
steal director Of the bund, has worked
hard and faithfully with the singers
during part of the heated spell even. to
be able to present to the members at
the coming seSjon a musical program
which is to outclass any of it's prede-
cessors from every point of view. So
losists of the very highest order have
been engaged. as well as instrumental
artists, and the indications point to
highly successful concert season this
fal and winter
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Meetings for the Week.

The other meetings announced for the
week. all OF them to be held at encamp-
ment headquarters where not otherwise
stated. are as follows:
Taesday-Women's committee on dec
orations. Mrs. Weiss, chairman, Seventh
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
for Skirt Binding.

Genuine Feder's Pompadour Brush
Skirt Binding, which sells regularly
at &c yard-offered for five hours
Monday at 37sc yard.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
&c
for SC and !Gc Laces.

The wanted Torchon, Point de
Paris. and Medici Laces. insertings
and edges. Some in match sets.
Various desirable widths and best
styles. Regular Sc and 10c quail
ties, for 3%4c a yard.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
FIorodora Back Combs,

Special lot of Florodora Shell Back
Combs for the hair Made of extra
heavy clear quality shell. For five
hours Monday at &c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
48C
for 1914 Blankets.

a case OF double-bed size Wtite
Crochet Spreads or Quilts, in ncw
Marseille3 patterns. Pearl hemmed,
ready for use. Regular S1.06 value
at 69c TO: five hours tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Circular of Rates.
Table of Rates.

In the table that has been compiled
by Mr.. Hege, in addition to showing the
points TO which tickets will be sold
shows the route, the days on which they
VIII be on sale, the time limit to the
tickets and the rate. as follows:
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Z5C and 39C 0yerallS,
l7c,

New style Wrist Bags. of seal and
walrus, with extra long gilt and
nickel chains. Inside pockets. Usual
75c sort for 49c tomorrow from
N
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

500 dozen 63x9O Columbia Sheets;
full size for 3-quarter beds. Hand
torn and ironed. For five hours to-
morrow at 35c each.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

Ladies' Dark Tan Wei Kid Lace
Shoes, hand welt and light flexible
sole. Sizes 2l2 20 .. c. D. and E
widths. Regular $500 and $3.50
values. Five hours Monday at soc
pair.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

Our regular soc grade Of Black
Tadeta Silk. soft finished or rustling
quality. strong texture. firm quail
ity-fCr five hours at 80 cents a yard
Ncnda-.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

25 pieces of 9-quarter Unbleached
Sheeting. full width, for double beds;
excellent quality cotton. For five
hours Monday at 12Izc. a yard.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31

10 cases Of this famous brand Of
Androscoggin Cotton. full yard wide;
you know the quality From 8 to l at
62.c yard.
The oasis., 1902-05-10
Holds Up 9 Congressman.

At the end of the campaign, '" writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant congressman, from over work, nervous tension, loss of sleep and constant speaking l had about utterly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs in my body were out of order, but three bottles of Elec- tric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all around medicine ever sold over a druggists counter" Overworked, run down men and weak, sickly women gain splendid health and vitality from Electric Bitters. Try them. Only soc; qua ranteed by all druggists.
The oasis., 1902-05-10
TORRES & PkIETAS R'Y
TIME SCHEDULE NO. II. Taking Effect April lst., 1902.

Train No. leaves Mlnas Prietas at 6: m. arrives at Torres at 6:45 a. m.
 Train No. leaves Torres at & am. arrives at Minas prietas at s:45 a. Tn.
 Train No. leaves llinas Pristas at 5:3O D ID. arrives at Torres at o:l5 D m.
 Train No leaves Torres at 500 D. m. ar rives at Minas Prietas at S.45 m
 : age line running in conn ction between Ninqs Pretas X San Mnrciai. arrysng Pas sengers. Mai and Ey press matter,
 stages leave La Colorada at 9 70 n. m. Mon days. Wednesdays x Fridays arriving at san Marcial S0 D. m same days
 leave san Narcial a30. a. m Tuesdays Thursdays < Saturdays arriving at La Colo rada s 70 D. m. same days
 Rates from OrreS includiug 25 lbs of bag gage with each ticket f5 Mex Passengers purchas ns ticeet- at the office of this rail way at Torres station receive d!scouat of 10 per cent
 All the above ment O. ed trains mal lSe close connections w,th Sonora Railway trans for Guaymas and NOgales.
 Photographic communication exists with Las PrietaS and La Colorado and With all teIe-
 The Torres X Ptietas Railway Is the best and shor.est route for Ures, -oyopa. Sahua- rpa, an San Marcial coal fields, passengers , an hire coaches from La Colorado for aOove named districts with reliable drivers well acquainted with said districts,
 Wells Fargo and OO carry, all Express mat ter on Torres Prietas Railway. The Stage line through their Agent Mir. K; Velasco at La olorada will forward all that Con- panys Express matter pacsages and yaiua' bles to and from all points in the Unite@ Stat and Mexico
 All fire, ght coming from Ures. Matape. Sa- huafipa, Soyopa, San Marcial and all outgo- ing freight for same points can be consigDed tu F. II. Seymour or Torres Prietas Railway at Torres who will pay all advance charges and forward freight promptly free of Stur age, commission or Brokeragr.
 Ouins 10 our having recently ess "a bIished me are operatinS in con. nection ujith this railmay teams a nd freiShters, me kina regular trips haufinS freight at moderate rates to md from all the above mentioned place
 F.H. SEYMOUR. Pres.