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The Washington times., 1902-04-16
SHAMROCK COLUMBIA
CREW CONTEST OFF
Mr.. Post Unable to Secure
American Boat for Race.
Millionaire Health Food Manufacturer
Writes, Thanking Sir Thomas Lip
ton and Explaining Situation.

C. W. Post. of Battle Creek, Mich, the
several weeks ago offered Sir Thomas Lip
ton $40, 900 for the use of Shamrock II this
summer, the purpose being to have a con-
test of the crews, and to whom, in re-
Spouse to this offer, the yacht was Of
fered without charter price, has written
to Sir Thomas the following letter:
Washington, D. c., April y, 1907
Sir Thomas Upton,
London, England
AT this late date / have to thank YOU
for the courtesy extended in your letter
in which you offer Shamrock II to me
without charter price. | have purpcsely
delayed replying, waiting for some yolun-
tary action on the part of the owners Of
Columbia. Your act was so generous,
courteous, and sportsmanlike. that il call
ed for like expression from This side.
1T is quite certain. however that the
owner of the Columbia has some we'll
defined reason for not offering his yacht
for the proposed contest of the crews.
The last report tunverified) is that the
Columbia will be placed in commission
and put over in Southampton waters for
the season.
II sincerely regret the inability to OBJ
tain the Columbia for the yachtsmens
race, and for the new yachtsmens cup
proposed.
Permit me again to express my graft
tude and high esteem of your very cour-
teous offer and OF my sincere regret that
the proposed race between yachtsmen is
estopped through the fault OF the Ameri-
cans to supply the Columbia.
with best wishes, / am,
Respectfully,
&c. W. POST"
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
VIRGINIALOWERST THE
ORANGE AND BLUE

Everett allowed the Virginians to increase
their lead by one more point. In the see
ond half of the fifth, however, trouble
was brewing for the local bunch. and the
Washingtonians nearly squeezed out vie
tory.
Lost Last Opportunity.
Everett led off with single to center,
but was forced at second by Warner. who
hit slow one 10 short. Sheldon drew d
base on halls. and Runkle filled the bases
with a doubtful single. Another base on
balls forced in a run, and then Adams
slusged the horsehide for single.
At this point the entire Virginia team
went up in the air. and the only regret
of the Washngtonians is that they did not
have at least ten men on bases, as they
would all undoubtedly have scored. AS IL
was, WHEEL the fog cleared away they had
counted four more times. and the score
was . TO c in favor of the locals. but with
more than a fighting chance for the yis-
itoIs. They failed to make good, however
and retired gracefully.
In the sixth the Virginans counted
again. and at the conclusion of the last
hall Of the inning. in which the visitors
were dealt cut a goose egg. he game was
calf to enable the Washington boys 10
cat their train.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
LABOR'SPETITION FOR
CHINESE EXCLUSION

of the fact that large number of rem
resentatives of other organizations from
considerable distances We're waiting 10
present their cases for the consideration
of the council. 1t was determined to de-
fer decisions until all parties had been
heard in the different eases.
The status of the Chinese exclusion bill.
which has passed the House and is now
pending before the Senate vas then
taken up and discussed nj length. The
following letter was framed and later
presented to Senator Frye. President pro
tenpore of the Senate.
Letter to Senator Frye.
Washington. April IL. 1902.
Hon. William p. Frye President pro
tenn. United States Senate. Washing
ton. ID. c.
Dear Sir: The undersigned. the
executive council OF tho American Fed
Grafton of Labor being in session In the
city OF Washington ID. C.. had under con-
sideration the matter OF legislation rela-
tive to the exclusion of the Chinese labor
ers from the United States and its insular
territory. II may be unnecessary to in
dictate how deeply Interested are the men
and women Of our country whom we have
the honor to represent in the matter OF
this legislation, and. DESTROYS of serving
them. as well as all people of our cOun-
try. to the very best of our ability. we
have adopted the following prcambIes
and resolution:
Whereas the Philippines. with their
large Chinese population of the pure and
mixed blood and their proximity To China
serves. and could to a greater degree
serve as a reservoir of Chinese laborers.
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ANTI-SMOKE LAW CASES.
Attorneys for Traction Company Hope
to Reach Agreement.

Mr.. Lindley E. Sinclair, superintendent
of the Washington Traction and Electric
Company, was to have been in the Police
Court yesterday to stand trial in another
of the thirty-fve suits against that COM
pany. But he was not. Instead, Judge c.
c. Cole, one of the attorneys of the COM
pany, came in and explained that Mr.
Sinclair was in New York and would not
return until today. and asked that the
hearing go over. Judge Cole stated that
he hoped to be able to relieve the court
of trying any more of these suits before
a jury.
Mr. Darlington and myself" he said,
expect to make an arrangement with the
district attorney to this end"
Fines will today be imposed in the two
cases already tried against the traction
company. in both of which a verdict Of
guilty was returned. Then Mr.. Sinclair
will be confronted with ten more informa-
tions against the traction corporation,
which were sworn out yesterday.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

and bridge over which Chinese could
and would come to the mainland terri
tory of the United States unless stopped
by effective legislation; and
Whereas any law which does not
exactly define the meaning to be gwen
to the treaty terms official. teacher. stu
dent. merchant. and traveller, would. in
view of Chinese dnOlicity, be mockery
and of no value; and
Whereas the scamen are clearly en-
titled TO equal protection from Chinese
competition and contamination as are
other workers in our common country;
and
Whereas the validity OF the entire
Scott act of 1888 is in controversy in an
appeal case now pending before the SUI
preme Court. and it is generally admit
ted that the attack will be submitted by
the court neither the Proctor bill nor the
Platt amendment dealing in any way with
these new questions. the emergency
which will beyond doubt arise by the
courts decision: Therefore
Resolved by the executive council OF
the American Federation of Labor in ses-
sion assembled That we hold said Proc
tor bill and Plat amendment utterly In
adequate and contrary to the best inter-
ests OF labor all over the country. In the
mills OF New England or the Carolinas,
as well as the workers on the Pacific
Coast and in the intermountain States;
and. further,
Resolved, That we are firmly conyinc-
Cd that the Mitchcll-Kah bill as reported
from the Committee on immigration and
passed by the House of Representatives
is the only exclusion bill that will ex-
clud", now before Congress. and we there
fore urge all true friends OF the policy OF
the exclusion OF Chinese laborers from
.hc United States to vote for this bill and
TO defeat any amendment offered thereto
tending to weaken It in any OF its essen
tial effective features
I'VE sincerely trust that this petition,
emhodying our pest judgment may meet
with your favorable consideration and
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Result of Coroner's Inquest Over Two
Men Struck by a Train.

verdict OF accidental death was re-
turned by the coroner's jury at an inquest
held yesterday morning over the remains
OF James Sullivan. of this city. and John
Newcomb. of Alexandria. who were killed
by train near Jackson City late Sun
day night.
The inquest was held at Arlington June
tion, Va. The session was presided over
by Coroner NJ c. Stevens. of Alexandria
county. There was only one witness heard
by the jury. Orange McNeal. track walk
cr, who discovered the bodies of both men
After hearing his statements. the verdict
of accidental death was rendered by the
jury. They also exonerated the railroad
company from all blamc
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Trans Pacific Mails.

Mails for TAHITI and Ms ..HaGUESAS ISLANDS,
via san Francisco. close here daily at $50 p. m.
up to April Il, inclusive. for dispatch per :. S.
Australia. (o)
Mails for CHINA JAPAN. and HAWAII. via
San Francisco, close here daily at $50 p. m.
up to April IS. inclusive, for dispatch per s. s.
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN. via Seattle.
close here daily at $3.50 p. m. up to April IS,
Registered mail must be directed Via Seat
tie" (o)
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except those for West
Australia. shich go via Europe. and New Zealand
mails for which 90 via San Francisco, and FIJI
ISLANDS. via Seattle and Victoria 5. c.. close
here daily at $50 p. m up to April &c, in
elusive. for dispatch per s. $. Sonoma (o)
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except those for West
Australia. which go via Europe, and New Zel-
land. mails for which go via San Francisco. and
FIJI ISLANDS. via Seattle and Victoria B. c.,
inclusive. for dispatch per 5. S. Moana Especially
-1 Mails fof FD CHM: JAPAN; and HAWAII. vi,
San Francisco, close here daily at $50 D. m. up
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN. via Seattle and
Victoria. B. c.. close here daily AZ $50 p. m.
up to April %. inclusive. FOL dispatch per s. 5.
Empress OF China. Registered mail must he
specially addressed. Merchandise for the L. s
Postal Agency at Shanghai, China, cannot be
dispatched via Canada. (o)
Mails for the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, - via San
Francisco. close here daily at $50 n. IN. up to
May II. inclusive for dispatch per L. s. Trans-
port (o)
Mails for COCHIN CHINA are dispatched to
New York for connection with European steamers
s+PHlLIPPINE ISLANDS military MaiD dis
patched to San Francisco at all closes for that
office, to correct with Government transports,
the sailings OF which are irregular.
REGISTERED MAILS close at the MAIN Of
FICE follows: OBJ At 800 p. same day:
(c) at 500 p. m. same day; (dl ut 500 J. m
day; % at leo p. m. previous day:
Oh at l2:0e p. IN. previous Saturday; Ck) at
500 p. m previous day; (o) at 600 p. m. pre-
vious day. JOHN A. MERRITT.
Postmaster
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Executive Council Ameri-
can Federation Writes to
Senator Frye.
FAVOR MITCHELL-KAHN BILL
Other Matters of Great Interest to the
Workingman Discussed at Length by
the Committee in an All-Day Session
Controversies Settled.

The second days session OF the execu-
tive council of the American Federation
of Labor WAS opened at the headquarters
of the organization in this city yester-
day morning at o'clock. the unfinished
between the Brewery Workers National
Union and the International Union OF
Steam Engineers and the international
Brotherhood OF Stationary Firemen. The
engineers and firemen's representatives
presented counter briefs to that presented
by the representatives of the brewery
workers at the session Monday. The
hearing lasted until / o'clock, and in view
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

that you may honor US by presenting the
same to the Senate In session.
Thanking you in advance, in anticipa-
tion of your compliance with our request.
we have the honor TO remain. very re-
specially.
SAMUEL GOMPERS president;
JAMES DUNCAN. first vice presi-
dent; JOHN MITCHELL. second
vice president: JAMES O'CON-
NELL. third vice president:
THOMAS l. KIDD. fourth vice
president; MAX MORRIS, fifth
vice president. DENNIS A.
HAYES, sixth vice president;
FRANK MORRISON. secretary;
JOHN b. LENNON, treasurer,
executive council. American Fed
Grafton OF Labor"
Protest Against Boycott.
Mr.. Peabody, OF the Coal Belt Electric
Railway Company. OF Marion. Ill. ap-
peared before the council and protested
against the action of the Marion Trades
Council levying boycott upon the rail-
road of the company. and asked the coun-
ell to reverse tho decision Of that body.
II was decided to communicate with the
organization to ascertain its version of the
matter In dispute.
The report Of President Gompers. Vice
President Kidd, and Treasurer Lennon,
forming a special committee to act as ref
erees and arbitrators in the controversy
between the United Association of Plumb
ers, -Gasftters and Steamfitters. and
Steamfitters' HELPERS, and the National
Association of Stcam and Hot Water
Filters and Helpers was read. II de-
cides that the steamhtters. who have
be- ft<xva <Nx.rn ssrvt
contrary to the conditions upon which
charter was granted to 1t, be released and
restored to membership In the united
association within sixty days.
At $50. the council adjourned TO meet
this morning at . O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
DAMAGES FOR PLAINTIFFS.
Weddings Awarded Verdict for se5t
Against Street Railway Company.

In the case of Mrs. Catharine A. We'd
ding and Robert p. Wedding against the
Metropolitan Railroad Company to recover
$40 GOO as damages for personal injuries
sustained by Mrs. Wedding, the jury re-
turned a verdict for $3.50 for the plaintiff.
Mrs Wedding was injured on July %,
1899. at the corner If Ninth and F
Streets, while alighting from one OF the
cars OF the defendant.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
FOREIGN MAILS.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. POST0FFICE. NOTICE.
should be read daily, as changes may occur
at any time
FOREIGN NAILS are forwarded to the ports Of
sailing daily. and the schedule OF closines is ar
ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending April 49,
1902, the last connecting closes will be made
from the MAIN QE.EI(E a. foIlnus.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

The Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart
ment yesterday forwarded 10 the District
Commissioners 4 letter received by him
from Mr.. Charles Jacobsen, proprietor Of
the Arlington Bottling Company, inclos-
ing a cheek for SIS which he offers in
recognition of the services of members OF
the fire department at his place of bust
ness on the evening Of the 18th instant.
Chief Dutton states that the check has
been forwarded TO Foreman James Kel-
iher, treasurer of the Firemens Relief
Association, for its use.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

First base by CORRESPONDENCE, 2; Vir-
ginia. ). Left on bases-Columbian. 3: Vir-
ginia. .. First base on balls-Of Sheldon.
3; off Cracraft, 3. Struck out-By Sheldon.
=; by Cracraft. ). Three-base hits-Shel-
den. Male. Sacrifice hit-Cracraft. Stolen
bases-Runkle. Pollard. Carter Double
play-Nalle TO Marlborough. Passed balls
-Runkle. .. Umpire-Mr. Wills. Time
CT game, l hour and 30 minutes
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Game in Detail.

Male then took his turn at the bat
but before he could do anything for his
country Cooke had skipped across the
plate on a passed ball. Sheldon unfor
tunately sent one over the plate that just
suited Males fancy, and he damned il
into left field. Everett let the leather
get past him and then it was all OF, as
Male made the complete circuit. The
home team was then sent TO the field be-
fore further damage was done.
In the second inning there was moth
3ng doing but in the third base hit, a
stolen base, and an error by Runkle en-
abled Pollard TO complete the circuit Co
lumbar, in the same inning, broke the
fee and secured its first tally Sheldon
led of with a three-bagger and scored
on Runkle's hit to short center strike
out and pop fly to second retired the
side.
In the fourth inning base on balls
followed by couple Of errors and hit
by Cooke gave the home team two more
taEIes. while the visitors were again shut
ont. In the following inning another base
on balls, long hit, and an error by
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

Star" " Horse Shoe" STANDARD Navy" "Speariead
" Planet Neptune" Ole varguy." Granger Twist" tw
and W. N Tnseys picture tin tags and Trade stickers
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. c.,
WASHINGTON, APRIL IL, loO2.-sealed proposals
will be received at this office until Il O'CLOCK
NOON, SATURDAY, APRIL 20. 1907 for the
purchase and removal OF certain buildings and
improvements within the lines of She man Ave-
extended and widcned. Al necessary infor-
nation will be furnished on application 10 the
Office OF the Engineer Commissioner. y. C.
HENRY h. +. MCFARLAND. JOHN ". ROSS,
JOHN RIDDLE. Commissioners, D. c. nl6
DEPOT QUARTERyASrER's OFFICE. WASH.
lNGToN, D.. C., APRIL IL, 1902.-Sealed p-o-
posals, in triplicate, will be received here until
3 O'CLOCK P NJ, SATURDAY, APRIL 90. 1902.
for furnishing and delivering sixteen draft horses
at Washington, d. c., or other railroad points.
Information furnished on application. Envelopes
containing proposals to be marked Proposals
for z. ait Horses and addressed to MAJOR 7.
apli.l5. ,2S2 %
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. BUREAU OF En-.
CRAVING AND PRINTING, Washington. d. C..
ApyIl :. l902.-Sgalei proposals will be received
at this office until Z. NJ, MONDAY, MAY y,
1902, to furnish, during the fiscal year begin
ming July J, 1902, brass ana iron castings Awards
Will be made only to established manufacturers
Of, or dealers in, the articles. The right IS ie-
served to reject any or all bids parts OF bids.
blank forms, with specifications for proposals and
further iuto,n NATION desired, viii be furnished
intending bidders on application TO WV W.
MEREDITH, Director OF Bureau. ap9 1913
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. BUREAU OF EN-.
CRAVING AND PRINTING. Washington. D. c,
April J. l@2.-Seaied proposals will be received
a. this office until =. NJ, MONDAY. MAY II,
1892 TO furnish, during the fiscal year beginning
July l. 100, paper for postage stamps. The paper
must IN respect to composition. sizing. strength,
and calenderine. be equal 70 the paper in
use, which can he seen at the Bureau of Ensrav-
,ls and Printing. Blank forms, with speclaca-
tions for proposals. aud further information de-
sired. viii be furnished intending bidders on APP
plication to WM. ". MEREDITH, Director Of
"'"-2u- APPS, IL. D, 50
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-03-14
Vow Siore Ncn>.

New STORE Va, March $. 1902
The weather has been SO diversified
lately that it is uo longer considered "a
dry subject, bat is discussed 10y every
one with great deal Of interest The
subject, Of not good but bid roads,
however, seems the favorite one just
now. The farmers who haul their
tobacco TO market must indeed have "a
hard time Of tand'deservc good prices
when they get it there.
The country teachers Of this section
are interested readers Of the letters Of
criticism, or defence as the ease may be,
which are filling the Virginia papers
just at present The discussion wall
undoubted bring about some kind Of a
change in the condition Of the country
schools, most probably re orm, the
contamination rs deyoutly wished hy
the teachers a. the reiormer- At first
it may appear that the "deplorable c1n-
dition' is due almost entirely to thr
teachers, but 10y the time the matter is
-ifled "a. thoroughly a. 10 is likely TO bee,
il VIII probably be seen that the teachers
are not altogether 10 blame for this c1n-
ditiOn ofallairs. Perhaps the teachers
"year of jubilee" is near at hal when
they shall sit back i'm the warmth of
comfortable fires provided 10y The school
boards, -itin good c1mfortable' school
rooms, aud be- -o fortunate at the end
of each month as % be able 90 com
graduate their trustees and receive in
return their congratulations for the
satisfactory salaries piii to.eaeh The
country teachers thank you, Mr. Eiiiur,
for your kindly words, and wish they
could prove To you that all c0nuly
schools are not altogether bad, handi
capped as are the teachers by every 300.
convenience imaginable
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-03-14
Fence or No Fence.

Shall we remove the rest of the brick
wall fronting Courthouse square or en-
close with am attractive iron fence ?
Simple curbiug would look well In
many of the larger cities fencing has
been abandoned, and the curb stones
substituted There is but one objection
TO doing away with fences with u.s.,
and that is that the town cow might
not pay due regard TO simple curb
stones. But the town COW is not as
much in evidence rs in former times,
and is moi ~ much % De leaed
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-03-14
r0nnlrl TelonIone Nl.lem.

LoH1r H.r0id--F armville can't AZ
ford to Jet thai telephone system be.
tween town and country die out or
even laugu.-h. ] am confident that il
lleherun, Green Bay. Five Forks.
Darlington Heights, Worsham, Char
loue Courthouse, key~sille, Cumber-
land, Amsia, Buckingham, &c, de-,
could wake up in the morning or
before bel hour inquire into the statu.
of the tobacco market Of Farmyllle il
would add one third % the sales of
another season.
Your business men are generally
quick 20 scat ON" 90 good thing.
aud have wondered that they have
not long since pat this scheme into
working order doubt if there is
another town Of the ,ile Of Farmyille
300 aIl the land without telephone con-
neeiion- with the principal points Of
the immediate neighborhood. II is
hard To estimate the loss Ia your people
arising from the wmtof This modern
convenience.
Stir them on this subject. and never
Iet them rest until thi. cuisines. f.ctor
has been pat into practical operation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-03-14
llnl.l ihn nnnrnr slrnnl..

Edifor Hr0id.-I undertook TO pass
over the Sycamore bottom on last FRI
day. and really Che nuisance has gotten
90 Dee o public pitan Horses are con-
stautly putting their feet and legs be-
tween those misplaced logs. and there
are going Co Doe many eases Of severe
loss. The county will be made liable
for Just and flIl damage in an such
cases. and there is no telling what
amount of money 70 win Doe called on
topay. Toayoid This. danger signals
should Doe placed at each end Of this
roadway of destruction, and DO persons
warmed to go another way. Going
into battle is not much more dan.
gerou- than going oyer these treache.
rou- few hundred yards.
Dc is not safe for man or beast to go
this way, and it is reckless TO attempt
&c. IL makes one sick at heart To- think
Of this reckless waste Of peoples
money. ON WHEELS
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-03-14
TRAVIS. pR Ep Go Va
llrrM mn. LID.

Hl'N' 10 D |Nif N''.'-
Nr 49, 81. Gillian. OF Hampden-
Sidney. paida lying ei-itt O. tho ucieh-
b,lhood Monday
Nr sam Coleman. of Green Bay
and Mr Winston Clark. OF Mount
Leigh. spent Monday night at Mr.
john Fosters enrouic ur FarmyiIle.
Ms. John Gillian has been some
what iudi-po-cd for several day.
Mr Basil Bruce was the guest Of Mr.
Frank Gillian sunday afternoon.
The public school near here closed
.a-t Friday.
The neighb,rhtoi will DE lonely
without Miss Holland, thc popular
principal, bat we welcome her back to
Travis next October
Miss Cunningham remains "a while
longer with u-. a- "a private teacher.
Sharon congregation was pleased to
have with them Sunday Rev b. W.
Cridlin, of Brllovil,; he preached an
excellent sermon from ] Kings, 1894,
subject, "rhc Christian Dependency"
Mr. W. p. Gates, of the Evergreen
Stock Farm, sold his entire crop of
fne-tohaccl at an average of SD 3D. D. {
per hundred Die does not, however
believe boz depending entirely 0n to-