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The Washington times., 1903-09-30
MILLIONS SENT AWAY
BY TWO TRUSTED CLERKS
Cost Only Sac, While Express Company
Wanted $500.

Three million dollars worth Of Philip
pine certificates were carried from
Washington 10 New York one day last
week by Marion E. Beall. a clerk In the
Bureau OF Insular Affairs. and Henry
Seymour. clerk in the records divi-
sion OF the War Department
Col. Clarence R. Edwards. chief of the
Bureau OF Insular Affairs. asked the ex-
press company to quote him a price
on carrying the certificates to New York.
The rate quoted was about 500.
Colonel Edwards had the certificates
packed securely in a suit case, which
was sent to New York in the care OF
the two trusted employees. who delivered
the certificates to prominent banking
firm.
The entire cost OF sending the men
was only little more than $50.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
OFFERED UP MOTHER
AS AIONEhENT FOR SIN
Peasant Thought Woman's
Blood Was Needed.
HIS VICTIMS NAME WAS EVE
As Former Eve Brought Sin Into the
World, Petsman Considered Sacri-
fee Singularly Justifable.
HIS VICTIMS NAME WAS EVE

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 30.-The
Russian village of Orc, in the district
OK Gapsalko. was recently the scene
OF an extraordinary case of religious
mania. peasant named Johann Pets
man became convinced that the sins Of
the people demanded a human sacrifice.
and accordingly offered himself. but
none Of the neighbors was willing to
act the part OF sacrificial priest
Petsman then concluded that his
mother, OF whom ne was most fond.
must be the victim. He reasoned that
his mothers name was Eve. and that
Eve brought sin into the world. Be-
sides. no woman's blood had yet been
shed for humanity's sin
His neighbors. suspecting Petsman's
design, removed his mother TO another
cottage, but in the dead Of the night
Petsman entered her room by breaking
hole in the ceiling. He stunned his
mother with a club. then built pyre
with the furniture, and burned her
thereon. The neighbors. aroused by the
fire. rushed to the cottage, where they
found Petsman perfectly calm and
satisfied. He said he had done his duty
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
MOTHER WANTS LAW
To RECOVER HER CHILD
Says 1t Was Abducted by Husband q
Few Days Ago.

Mrs. Sarah A. Robertson says her
husband. Samuel A. Robertson. left their
home on September 25 with their three
year-oId child and has since remained
away and also kept the little one. For
some time previous TO the date men
toned. Mrs. Robertson says. her hus-
band refused to contribute to the sup
port of either herself or their child. On
the day named. however. she says, her
husband came to the house and under
pretense OF taking the baby out for the
purpose OF buying clothes for It took It
away. She has not seen either OF them
since.
Through her counsel. Horner & Har-
Ian, Mrs. Robertson yesterday Afternoon
instituted habeas corpus proceedings to
regain possession OF her child.
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solemn and picturesque setting for the
bridal party
The bride, escorted by her father, DR..
Samuel Stewart Mari, entered the
church TO the music of "Lohengrin." She
wore trained gown of Egyptian just
made over white taf1eta. Her tulle veil was
fastened with orange blossoms. and she
carried shower bouquet Of roses and
lilies OF the valley. Miss Nina Mari,
the brides only sister. was maid OF
honor, and walked alone. She wore a
gown of pink crepe, a picture hat in
black, and carried Bridesmaid rcses.
The ushers. who formed a part Of the
bridal procession, were William K.
Naulty and Albert l.. Loefler, Of Pitts
burg: William E. Kennedy. of Water
bury. Conn, and James II. Mari. the
brides brother.
The bridegroom, with his best man
Augustus j. Kleberg, of Cuero, Texas,
awaited the coming of the bride at the
altar The ceremony was followed by q
nuptial mass.
The elergymen assisting at the eere-
mony included the rector, the Rev.
James F. Mackin. with the Rev. Mr..
Krug, and the Rev. Mr.. Walsh. also OF
St. Paul's; the Rev. Ambrose A. Beav-
ems. OF the Church of the Immaculate
Conception; the Rev. Charles NJ. Bart
of ST. Teresa's: the Rev. James Gallen
OF ST. Peters. and the Rev. NJ. Ryan, Of
Baltimore.
A small reception at the residence Of
the brides parents on Corcoran Street
followed the ceremony, the guests beini
limited TO the bridal party and immedi'
ate relatives Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell lef
during the afternoon for a months triI
through the South and a visit to th'
groom's home. On their return to towI
they will go to the Portner. where thel
have taken an apartment.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Engagements.
Jones.


The marriage of Miss Marion Jones to
Robert Faruuhar took place yesterday at
noon at Grace Church. New York city.
The bride. who was given away by her
father. former Senator Jones, wore a
gown Of white satin trimmed with old
Mechlin lace. Her tulle veil was held
In place with a diamond crescent, and
she wore a diamond necklace the gift
OF her mother. Her flowers were lilies
OF the valley and orchids.
MISS Georgina Jones, sister of the
bride. was the maid of honor She
wore frock of yellow chiffon, and a
hat of yellow chiffon and white lace,
and carried white and yellow orchids.
Mrs Jones. mother of the bride, wore
pale gray liberty crepe, trimmed in
point lace. and hat of gray, with white
feathers.
Mr.. Farquhar's best man was Chester
b. Aldrich, and the ushers were Joseph
II. Hunt, Charles Merrick Gay, Russell
Hewlett. and William Parsons. of New
York; DIVE Dufneld, of Detroit; John
Haywood, OF Boston: Edward Russell
Coffin. of Schenectady, and Philip Trip,
OF FAN River. The church decorations
were entirely OF green. At the break
fast the dining room decorations were
American Beauty roses. with vines and
palms. and the dining room was in
lilies of the valley and white asters At
the brides table. besides the bridal
party, were ten young friends OF the
bride. among them Miss Aldrich. Miss
Wynan, and Miss Nellie Grant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farquhar will sail for
Europe today. and purpose spending 8
few weeks in Paris and then travel IL
Italy. When they return they will take
possession of their apartment In Stuy-
vesant Square.
Mrs. Farquhar won the woman's ten.
mis- championship of the United States
in 1902. Her husband was a noted ath-
lete when a student In the Boston
Tech" and in Harvard. The younl
people met about four years ago wher
he was studying architecture in Paris
and Miss Farquhar was travelling
abroad
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Social News and Gossip of The Dau.

RADIO Springs, where he was carried
when the accident occurred, will accom-
pany him,
DR.. William l. Robins has gone to
New York, where he will remain for the
next two weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry Downes Gedding,
of Washington. are among the passen-
gers on the American line steamship. St
Louis. which sailed for Southampton
this morning.
George Vail. the sixteen-y ear-old son
of Benjamin Vail. of this city. won the
Peabody alumni piano scholarship at the
annual examination. held yesterday af-
ternoon in Baltimore for that prize. The
scholarship carries with it a three
years course in piano and harmony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Landergren, of
Omaha, Neb., are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom j. Landergren. OF 31s Third
Street northeast.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Metcalf, of this
city. have left the mountains of Penn
sylvania and gone to Atlantic City.
where they will spend two weeks be-
fore returning TO their home here.
The Misses Routh. OF 1888 CoreorGn
Street. who have leased their home for
the next two months to Governor and
Mrs. Hunt. of Porto Rico. will be
| established until December at 1911 X
| Street.
| Lieutenant General Miles, L. s. A. re-
tired, and Mrs. Miles. are expected a
their home in n Street tomorrow. Mrs
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Chit-Chat.

d. T. Flynn, Delegate from Oklahoma.
arrived in Washington yesterday and
Joined his family at the Cochran. where
they are temporarily established Mrs.
Flynn preceded her husband here that
she might place the young sons of the
family in school
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
MENUS FOR TOMORROW
sEAsoNABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES.


20
ranged from IS cents according their
Al
Celery somewhat
White
slightly cheaper than they and bring Is quarter Of peck
while the
plentiful The end
a TO cena dozen
a 8 a q busheI
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Cabinet Notes.

The family of the Attorney General.
who left Pride's Crossing several weeks
ago and have since then been located
at their new home near Valley Forge.
will return to Washington In a few
days. Mrs. Knox, who suffered from the
effects of the climate in the North, is
much improved in health The Attorney
General is making a short visit to New
York Kiss Knox and her friends. Miss
Mohler and Miss Mothers sister, Mrs
c. c. Long. are spending the autumn il
the White Mountains.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
white-Martin.

Whlte-MArtln-
Mis- Iva J. Martin and DR.. Guy Har-
ris were married In the apartments Of
the BRIDES father, Col NJ. c. Martin.
the Magnolia Flats, in NJ Street. last
evening The rooms were decorated with
white roses and Southern smilax. The
Rev. E. L Hubbard. the pastor OF Nc
Kendree Methodist Church, performed
the ceremony. The bride wore a gown
of white mousselaine. and veil caught
with a diamond star, the gift of the
groom. She had no attendant. Lloyd
White was the best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
White left last night at 10 o'clock for a
three weeks trip of the West.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Cortelyou, who have
been visiting points OF interest IN Cana
da. have arrived in New York, where
they are spending a few days at the
Manhattan Hotel. They are expected
In Washington the last OF the week
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
COL. READ WISHES TO RETIRE.

Col O. c. Read. adJutant and inspec-
tor OF the Marine Corps. has applied for
retirement with the rank OF brigadier
general His application mas been sent
TO the President by Secretary Moody,
without recommendation
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Mrs. B. b. Rodey Pearce. accompan-
led by Miss Helen w. Rodey, c. Rodey.
and Master B. shandon Rodey. the chill
dren OF Bernard s. Rodey. the Delegate
from New Mexico. arrived In Washing
ton yesterday from Albuquerque, n. NJ
They are established at the Riggs
House. where they will remain until the
arrival of Mr.. Rodey. when they viii
take a house here for the winter
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The home of the Secretary of the Agri-
culture. has been thoroughly renovated
during the absence of the family. Miss
Wilson, who has spent the summer with
friends in New England and New York,
will return to Washington tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Senator Nathan B. Scott, who was in
jured in a railway accident ten days
ago, has recovered sufficiently TO return
TO his home in Wheeling. w. Va. Mrs.
Scott, who Joined the Senator at Colo
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Mitchell-MarI.

Miss Agnes MARI. of this city. and
Hugh Chester Mitchell. of Edna. Tex.
were married yesterday at st. Paul's
Church. Fifteenth and V Streets.
The Rev, J. d. MARI. an uncle OF the
bride. celebrated the marriage. The
sanctuary, decorated with masses of
palms and white chrysanthemums. amid
which cleaned many lighted tapers.
and surrounded by white robed acolytes
and a number Of priests. framed a
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

William II. Moody. Secretary of the
Navy, will leave Washington tonight for
Boston, where he will address the Mas
sachusetts Republican convention on
Friday
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Diplomatic Notes.

NJ. Kochetov, the publicist, has been
appointed financial agent at the Rus
sian embassy here.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

out of the blood. IL feeds the tissues
and makes strength. All disease is due
10 a run down condition OF the body.
unhealthy tissue, blood poisoned with
Impurities. and general weakness.
While we recommend Father Johns
Medicine for a number OF ailments-in
the cure of which II has always been
successful. as those who indOrse Il tell
you--you must understand and remem-
Der that ell these Ills are Of the Same
kindred or family: that they all come
from the same source or cause as stat
cd above. The principle OF this medi-
cine is simple. II furnishes the food
that the body requires. and strengthens
each organ so that II can do It's work
that IS how the system is cleared OF the
impurities and poisonous waste matter /;
and II supplies bodily warmth and vi
tally. It's Ingredients are the same kind
OF food and nourishment that blood and
tissue are made of-pure and wholesome.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Miss Letter and Miss Daisy Letter
Will sail today on the Teutonic for Eu-
rope. where they will remain for several
weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Letter Will return
10 this city in short time, and open
their home, on Dupont Circle.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Miles, who spent most of the summer
with her daughter, Mrs. Reber. at East
Hampton. is returning to town earlier
than usual that she may be here for the
unwilling of the Sherman statue October
10. Mrs. Miles will entertain several
members OF the Sherman family, all OF
whom will be here for the occasion.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Emerson-Holt.

Emerson-Holt.
The engagement of Miss Virginia
Waters Holt. of Hillsboro, Nd, and
Robert Bruce Emerson. of this city.
which has been recently announced, will
take place November II, at st. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Hilsboro, Md.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

The Misses Patten. who are now the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs Corker. of Cali
fornia. at their summer home. near
Tuxedo. will return to Washington in a
few days and open their home in Massa-
chusetts Avenue for short time before
going to the Virginia Hot Springs for
the fall season.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Miss Molly Elliot SeaweIl and her sis
ter, Miss Henrietta Seawell. who have
been abroad for the summer. arrived In
New York yesterday on the iceland
from Antwerp.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
WHY IS SO.

When # is
known that its
power TO strength
en- the system and
build up the body
is why Father
Johns Medicine
cures colds and ali
throat and lung
troubles, IL Will be
understood why II
is so valuable as Q
tonic and for driy-
ing the impurities
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Eugene F. Ware, Commissioner Of
Pensions, has returned from his sum
mer vacation. which was spent at his
Western home. Mrs. Ware and her
daughter, who have been entertaining 8
number OF house parties this summer
will not return to Washington until
later in the fall
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Ensign and Mrs. Timmons are spend
ing their honeymoon at the home of Mrs
Timmons' parents, Senator and Mrs.
Fairbanks. Mrs. Fairbanks purposes
leaving Washington on Saturday on bust
ness connected with the G. r. r. Fred
erick Fairbanks, the second son, re-
turned to indianapolis yesterday morn
whose engagement to Miss Ethel Cas-
sidy, OF Pittsburg. has been recently an
nounced. returned to Chicago the day Of
his sisters wedding. and the two younger
sons. Richard and Robert. left town the
next day.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Macfarland have returned from Bar
Harbor.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The Store for Wedding Gifts.
R. Harris g. Co.
The entire store regal splendor Every counter
every SHELF every laden with suggestions that make the
appropriate wedding gifts

From the art ceramics Of the Old
World are displayed at the most
| temptingly low prices
T Bought from the most famous ma
kers In the land-Exclusive designs
controlled by us, which can be bought
at saving Of twenty per cent
Hundreds of hints Astounding In steri-
ing silver. Prices range as low as
$1.00, as high as $4,000 Every
!, thing to suit the most exacting.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Beautiful
Odd Pieces
Gorgeous
Cut Glass
Handsome
SiIVerWare
Wedding Gifts in
Odd Pieces and Statuary.

Marble Busts low $3.50 and up to $4,000.
Royal Bonn Vases and exquisite decorations, $3.50 to $685.
Austrian and Vienna Vases, $3.50 TO $500.
in Favrile Glass Designs, $500 to SO.
Marble Pedestas at $1,000.
Porcelain Gold Forentne frames $3.50 to So
Hundreds of Odd Pieces imported by Of which duplicate
5 to be had.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

DR.. William l. Robins has gone to
New York, where he viii remain for the
next two weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
SHOT SWEETHEART AND sELF.
Parents Opposition to Daughters Mar.
rIage Causes Double Murder.

Parents Opposition to Daughters Mar.
rIage Causes Double Murder.
Cleveland, August 19.-The names OF
the alleged murderer and his victim in
last nights double tragedy were learn.
ed today. The man ig William Lieut..
becher, % years old, of No. 1468 Supe'
rior street; the girl, Martha Faehn.
rich, % years old, of No. / Weimar
street
1t is now generally believed that
Leutbecher shot Miss Faehnrich while
they were out for walk and then
killed himself. The cause given TO.
the %agedy is the opposition of the
Faehnrich family to Leutbecher's at
tention to Martha; he having been
told to cease his attentions recently
and give up any hope that he might
have OF marrying her.
Miss F'aehnrich was a clerk In hel
brothers grocery store, and 1t is sup
posed that Leutbecher called upor
her last night and induced her TO gt
for walk. While in a lonely local.
ty and not great distance from the
girls home, the tragedy which put al
end To two lives was enacted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
FINAL DAY OF HEARING.
Arbitration Differences Between Ala
bama Miners and Operators.

Birmingham, August 19.-The final
day for tn representation of evidence
before the board of arbitration which
is to settle the differences between
the Alabama miners and operators
opened with ]. l.. Clemo, secretary oil
the United Mine Workers of America
district of Alabama, on the wtntess
stand. Mr.. Clemo submitted numerous
publications and statistical tables bear
ing on miners wages; the difPerentlal
between machine and pick mining. and
the like. Comparison in the pay re-
ceived by the different craftsmen was
discussed. The fact that one class
OF labor has limited opportunities to
work during the year, was brought out
by Judge Gray, chairma nof the arbi
tration board, brick layers being men.
toned, and it was made clear that op
portunity would be considered in con.
nection with the compensation to be
fixed for the miners. Judge Gray
remarked in this connection that in
making the award in the Ranthracita
region the fact was considered that a
full opportunity was not given the
men to work. This was regarded al
significant The board in CONSIDERING
the several matters submitted at the
outset will take action upon the work
Ing of small boys in the mines This
was brough tout in the proceedings
yesterday afternoon. Both sides ex,
pressing a willingness to have the
boys under ID years of age, excluded
from the mines 1t has been agreed
that with the close of todays evidence
the caes will be submitted to the ar
bitratiou board without argument
Theerfore a decision is expected NOT
later than Friday. The board Will
spend tomorrow in reviewing the evi
dence submitted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
HEAVY SENTENCE FOR Fits.
Socialist Sent to Changing for VioIat
ing City Ordinance.

ing City Ordinance.
Atlanta, August 1910 the city
chaingang for 80 days without the priv.
ilege of paying a fine was the sen.
tence of Professor" J. l.. Fits, the
socialist who attempted to speak on
the streets Monday night without a
permit.
The sentence was imposed by Mayor
Howell, who acted as recorder yester.
day afternoon. 1t was the full extent
of the law. Fits, through his attor.
ney Alonzo Fields, appealed the case
and gave bond for $500.
The star witness was DR.. Amos Fox,
chairman of the police board, who
made some very pointed remarks
while giving his testimony.
In rendering his decision, Mayor
Howell said that Fits had not only
violated the law In speaking on the
streets without permit, but he had
openly defied the police power.
The courtroom was crowded and a
large number of men who are said to
have allied themselves with the So
cialist party were present. City At.
torney Mayson represted the prose.
cution
Fits attorney gave notice of an ap.
peal and he was allowed to give a
$500 bond.
Fits says he will carry the case to
the supreme court of the United States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
Rrewlnu interests Nav Combine.

New York, August 19.-Many recent
conferences among brewers of Greater
New York have given rise to belief
that combinationof all brewing In.
terest is about to be formed. The
immediate result of the consolidation
WILL be to close several of the small.
er breweries. There are about 40
of these in Brooklyn alone Another
result will be the establishment OF
certain standard grades of beer and
ale which will be sold at uniform prices
in all saloons. Brewers have been
complaining that the keen competition
in their business has been almost ruin.
ous There Is hardly a brewery in
New York that is turning out its full
capacity. Besides overcompetitfon, u
one brewer said, "the present excise
law has cut down the business of alt
of US. About half the breweries to.
day are having a hard struggle to ex
ist"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
GRAND JURY PROBES
POSTOFFICE AFF AIRS
Another Batch Indictments
Expected.
PosToFFlcE INSPECTORS BUSY

Are Still Engaged In Original lnquirIea
and 1t Is Expected viii Present
Charges Against a Number OF De.
partment Employees.
Washington, August 19.-The grand
jury today resumed it's inquiry into
the affairs of the postoffioe depart
ment and it is estimated that at the
conclusion of the investigation there
Will be another batch of indictments.
The postoffice inspectors also are
still engaged in original inquiries. and
1T is expected will present the facts
n the cases of a number of depart
ment employees, which, while not Grim
inal in character, are considered SUI
fciently irregular to call for attention
at the hands of the high officials OF
the department
Among the cases of this character
is that of w, o. Hazard, division su.
perintendent Of the rural free delivery
for the state of New York. who, it is
charged, drew a per diem allowance OF
81 per day from the government as il
on active field duty while confined
in a hospital under treatment for a
gunshot wound
These cases have not been brought
officially to the attention of the post.
master general and no decision re
garding them has been arrived at.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-20
italy Nav Interfera

Rome, August 19-No other power
Is in better position than Italy to
quickly send a fleet to Turkey. In
fact, Italy may almost be considered
as already having warship on the
spot as the torpedo boat destroyer Mi.
nerv is off the island Of Lemnos, in
the Aegean sea, a few hours .steaming
from Salonica, and the battleship
Remberto, which is at Agosta, Siles.
cfa, can reach Ottoman waters in
about DO hours. The Italian Medtter
ranean squadron, now off Cagliari, is
land Of Sardinia, has been ordered to
Sicily, 80 as to be nearer the scene
Of the trouble in Turkey.