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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
KING OF THE TRARPS"
CALLS ON PRESIDENT
Oliver Bainbridge Has Travelled in All
Lands and Bias Written Books on
Scientific Subjects.

Among the callers at the White House
yesterday was Oliver Bainbrldge, King
of the Tramps." He was introduced to
President Roosevelt by Secretary Shaw
and was cordially received. He ex-
pressed his warm admiration for the
President
The King Of Tramps" also called at
the Treasury and met a number of the
high officials there.
Mr.. cambridge is an EngIlshman, and
in his travels and trampings has been. in
nearly all parts of the globe. He has
Travelled about 10000 miles. and has
walked nearly 5000 miles Of this dis
lance He has been in perilous adven-
lures and has been several times ship
wrecked.
A student as well as a tramp. Mr..
cambridge has written books Of re-
search. investigation and personal ex-
perience. which have attracted attention
among students. He is the author OF
valuable work on the 'Ethnology Of
the Polynesian Race" His work. The
Blurred Pages" deals with the dark
side Of life and in "A RambIe Around
the World he tells details of his travels.
Mr. cambridge IS earnest in his praises
OF America He expresses establishment
at the number OF pretty american girls.
and is compiling a book on this inter-
esting subject. He will remain IN this
city for several days, and will visit the
public schools and various public insti-
tutions He says one reason he is trav-
cling IS that he viii inherit a seat in
parliament and he believes his knowl-
edge Of other countries win better 1T
him to discharge his duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
H'GREGOR AND UPTON
FACE JURY TOMORROW
Accused of Conspiracy With L. ]. Stern,
Of Baltimore, to Defraud
the Government.

Thomas w. McGregor and c. Ellis
worth Upton appear for trial before
Judge Morris in Baltimore tomorrow.
The two men are accused Of conspiring
with Leopold j. Stern. Of Baltimore. to
charge the Government excessive prices
for the leather bags carried by post
men in delivering the mail.
The theory Of the Government is that
while the contractor was paid for the
straps which are attached to the bags.
the straps were procured from another
man. who also received payment for
them
The trial is of importance. as il is
not only the first of the scandal trials.
but viii necessitate the presence in Bal
timore of r. ]. Wynne, First Assistant
Postmaster General; J. !. Bristow. the
Fourth Assistant; Chief Inspector COch-
ran. and innumerable minor officials
who have been connected with the in
VestiEations
Postmaster General Payne has also
been summoned but it is not certain
that he Will go 20 Baltimore each day OF
the trial
Great hopes are placed by the de-
OF Upton and McGregor. as their trials
are along the lines of the principal
charges against the free delivery Of
fciGss. that they abused their positions
10 obtain money from contractors. Both
men were In the free delivery division.
and were special favorites of A W.
Machen. eX-ehief OF the division, against
whom fifteen iEdictments are pending.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
ARRANGING A BENEFIT
FOR POLICEMAN OSBOURN
Committee os Nine Placed in Charge of
the Affair.

In pursuance Of an effort on the part
of the citizens to assist Crossing Po-
licemat George W. Osbourn, who was
shot in attempting to arrest Charles
Smith, the negro highwayman who, on
the night Of November Is, held up and
robbed the manager Of the Treasury
Cafe, a committee of nine has been
appointed to arrange a benefit for the
injured man. 10 be given in Conven-
ton Hall on or about December IS. at
which the best of local talent will ap-
pear. Tickets viii be 8 cents.
This step is made necessary by the
fact. hitherto suggested by The Times,
that crossing policemen have no provfs-
ion made for their care when incapaci-
tated because Of injuries sustained in
the performance of duty. and for such
a period are absolutely without means
Of support.
Commissioners West, Macfarland, and
Biddle. Major Sylvester. w V. Cox,
president of the Board of Trade; John
Q. A. Brett, OF the Paymaster General
Office. and other prominent citizens,
have consented to serve as members OF
the auxiliary committee. and are lend
ing their support TO the movement for
the relief Of Policeman Osbourn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
AGED COUPLE RIDING
IN WAGON To ATLANTA
Make the Trip From New York to
Washington by Slow Stages and
Enjoy the Outing.

John w. Harrison and Mrs Harrison.
who are travelling in a covered wagon
from New York TO Atlanta, Ga, by the
overland route, arrived in Washington
last night from Baltimore. The trip is
being made by the aged couple princi-
pally on account OF their health They
started from New York on September
ls. and have since been on the road
with the exception of ten days, when
they remained In Baltimore.
Mr.. Harrison is a native of England,
where he was borz in 1887 His wife is
two years his junior, and was born in
London.
The wagon in which they travel s
long. low. and rakish looking, and Is
black In color 1t is drawn by a black
horse. In the wagon are two chairs. one
Of which is a rocker. The latter was
provided for the use Of Mrs. Harrison.
The HarrisOns say they are in no
hurry in making the trip, and are not
anxious to arrive IN Atlanta before
late spring or early summer. They
win stay a short time in Atlanta, and
then start on their return TO their
home in New York city. on the return
trip north they VIII go through Ken
lucky. Tennessee. and Ohio
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
.FIREBUGS CAUSE TERROR
IN WILMINGTON, N. ].
Streets VIII Be PatrOIIed Nightly and
watchmen Are Ordered
20 Shoot.

PAssAEC. y. J., Nov 2s.-FIrebugs are
plying their trade in wellington. across
the river from this city. The Vanorder
House was destroyed today and invest
cation proved that the origin was Ia
cendiary.
Peter Williams, Of Locust Avenue. saw
the man who caused the blaze, and az
ter sending in an alarm chased the man
bat ne succeeded in making his escape.
Several times within the past week mys-
terious fires have broken out in various
parts Of the town, and IL is believed az
organized band is endeavoring TO de-
stroy the village.
The streets Of the town will nov he
patrolIed nightly and the watchmen
have been instructed TO shoot all ger
sons who fan 10 halt and give an ac-
count of themselves when called upon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
MR. HUNT TO INSPECT
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION

c. B. Hunt and charles Fcrnald, En-
gineer OF Highways for the District. and
assistant. respectively. left Washington
YESTERDAY for a two weeks trip TO in
specr railroad construction work with
the view Of Incorporating the most prac-
ticable method in carrying out the great
scheme Of railroad improvement just
begun In the District
Messrs- Hunt and Fernald stopped In
Philadelphia yesterday. and from there
they VIII so as far north as Boston
They viii visit Buffalo, N Y, New
York city. Trenton, and Elizabeth. N
J.; Baltimore. and other cities. where
railroad construction is in progress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
ASTHMA & CONSUMPTION

The wheeling in my air pipes could
be heard rooms away. Aiy shortness OF
breath kept me awake 80 that I ire
quently sar I'D all night in a chair.
Il was unable to work, had night
sweats and knew that I had but a short
tine TO live.
just when I was about TO give up II
despair. / heard OF the cures that we're
being made By the Koch Lung Cure, at
1235 New York Avenue. Washington. and
1 applied for the Koch Inhalation oily
Vapors. breathed them into my lungs,
and IN less than three months I was
cured man, whereas other doctors had
given me up 10 die. can now be seen
at 1913 FOur-and-a-HaIf Street south
west, Washington. where my neighbOrs
will testify to my wonderful cure.
JULIUS n. BROWN
If you cannot make regular visits 10
the Koch Lung Cure Offices. the Koch
Home Treatment, with especially pre-
pared apparatus, can be sent to your
home without extra cost. Write Wash
ington Office OF the Koch Lung Cure,
I235 New York Avenue. for descriptive
booklet, containing symptom blank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
MUST REMOVE TRACKS
FOR DISTRICT BUILDING
Alexandria Railway Company Ordered
to Make Way for New Structure.

Contemplating the beginning of work
on the new Municipal Building, the Dis
trict Commissioners yesterday after
noon determined to officially inform the
Washington, Alexandra and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway Company that
It must remove before January 1. 1904
its tracks on z Street northwest. be-
tween Thirteen-and-a-ha and Four
teenth Streets The Commissioners also
announced thsy win be ready at any
time to pass upon any plans the com
pany may care to submit, providing for
a change Of route.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
LOCAL COURT ANNULS
DUELL DIVORCE DECREE
Wife's Right to One-Half Her Hus-
bands Pension as Also
Established.

A decree was signed yesterday by JUS
tice Anderson. annulling a decree for
divorce granted Albert =. Duel against
his wife. Phoebe A. DUEL, and inciden-
tally establishing the right Of the lat
ter to one-half the pension allowed her
husband by the United States Govern
ment.
AS early as 1855 the Duells. then re
siding IN the State Of New York. sepa-
rated. each contending that the other
was to blame. Some time after the sepa-
ration Mr.. DUEL. through a Chicago law
firm, was informed that he was divorced
from his wife. He then married again
After being deserted by her husband,
Mrs. DUEL No. 1 made application at the
Pension Office for one-half of his pen
sion. Duell Informed the Pension OFF,
Gals that he was divorced from his
wife and contended that she had no
claim on the money. He, however, look
ed up his Chicago divorce, and learned
that he had been deceived by the Windy
City lawyer He then instituted pro-
ceedings for divorce in the local courts
against his wife on the ground of de-
sertiop. He was granted a decree, his
wife making no defense.
A short while afterward the pension
officials informed Mrs DUEL that her
husband had procured a divorce from
her. and refused to pay her one-half Of
his pension any longer. At that time
Mrs. Duen was residing in Seneca, n.
Y. and she came to Washington TO in,
vestigate the matter. She learned that
when her husband he'd instituted pro-
ceedings for divorce against her he said
her residence was in Medina, N y, and
IN consequence she was never informed
Of the suit against her. The decree
granted him was revoked and annuiied.
attorney w II. Sholes represented
Mrs. Duel in the litigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
sTAGE CARPENTER INIuRED.

Robert Conan. forty-five years old, the
carpenter of the Henrietta Crosman
company. playing last week at the La
fayette Theater, Is patient at the
Emergency Hospital with a bursted
scalp the result OF the fall of a piece
OF scenery while a setting was being
made at 9 O'Clock last night. His in
Juries are said not TO be serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry ". Guriey, 2s, Baltimore, and
Ruth A. Rodbird. 3, District Of Co
lumbia-
Gustav a Thaun, %, and Gretchen
EOlmann, y
Thomas J. Marks. a. MAYORS, Va.
and Eva 3. Garland. q, Warsaw. Va
John 3. Handy. "a. and Harriet Z.
Boswell. 80
Robert r. Gliudemann. 81, Baltimore,
and Louise Sudbrink, y, District of Co
lumbia.
Frederick EIenbrok. "A. and Caroline
Schroeder ., both OF Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
TINES WANT I'D BRANcH.

Want advertisements and subscrip.
lions for the Evening and Sunday
Times, VIII be received at r. a. Veitch'
well-knOwn pharmacy, corner Twentieth
and NJ Streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
nEvery Hour On the lou 70 Baltimore

Is 3. 6. o. r. r. service, from a. N. q
D. n. weeks days, returning in ike
manner. Also superior service to PhiIa-
delphia and New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
CASEY & co. GET CONTRACT.

NJ. B. Casey & Co. has been awarded
the contract to improve drainage facii-
tiles at the Good Hope School This
firms bid was lowest, amounting to $40
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
FIRST SOCIAL EVENING
OF BUSINESS ALUMNI
Series IF Informal Gatherings Arranged
for the Winter

Three hundred members Of the Bust
ness High School Alumni Association
gathered in the assembly hall of the
business School Building last evening
to enjoy the first OF a series Of informal
social evenings which have been ar
ranged TO be held in the course Of the
winter.
In the first hour of the evening an in
teresting musical and literary program
was given. including orchestral selec-
tiOns under the direction of A l.. Con-
nor. piano solos by Misses a Carol and
Helen Welch. Rotations by Misses
IIelscIaw and Alberta Reed. and a vocal
sole by Miss Stella Raymond
Refreshments We're served at the close
of the program, and dancing concluded
thu entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
The 4Royal Limited" Finest Train Be

tween Washington and New York
Leaves Baltimore and Ohio station daily
3 p. m. arriving New York D. n. All
Pullman. parlor. buffet-smoller, OBSERVE
ton, and dining cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Flannels.

4lttA41O1Os
Unbleached Canton Flannel: extra
heavy twill and nap. A quality that
costs l218c elseW here. our & sc
price, rd--.......-....-.. o.
An exceptionally complete line Of
patterns Fancy EiderGoWn. A need
ed material FOR longing robes.
dressing s2cques. smoking enc
jackets. wrappers. etc. A I'd. >
Shrunk Flannel ia plain red. 6
shades OF gray. white and natural
WOOL also many style stripes in
black and red, black and gray. and
other combinations; % inches wide:
all wool. \ usual 65c quality. EnC
al, NarC.--- -..---------- > -
White Wool Shaker Flannel: an
pure wool; 81 lsches wide. A posi-
YARD Slxe SIC quality. Special 2Se
Pure Wool Skirt Patterns. 10 inches
wide; ~ yards long; in many color
combinations. An especially n &C
fine line at sc and............. ,
First hOor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Flannel Waists.

50 dozen Atwood Flannel Waists.
in red, navy, gray. and black; full
front; stitched straps TO the bust:
French back; large sleeves; finished
with fancy steel buttons: ali sizes.
Worth H.25. A big bargain e &C
at..--.-...-. .............-,.--.| )
Atwood French Flannel Waists, of
extra heavy material; fun front;
French back; large sleeves; new
stock. In red, navy. and
black. All sizes. Worth - ST E0
al -~..-.-.. . - ~
Second floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Hair Ornaments.
Notions.

2Oo-yard Grover Sewing Cot &c
ton; spools for...............-....O
White Cotton Tape. 2i-yard &c
pieces IoF--------- -..--............... >
Cotton Sheet Waddmg; spe- n &C
clal a dozen sheets. -..-..-..... Z >
Light-weight Dress Shields:
SIZE -------.----
Price.-............ &c &C &c
SILK Chiffon Stock Collar 10c
Foundations. Special at......... ~.
Cling Socket Garment
Fasteners, best made. Spe- inc
cial Monday, n dozen. / < :
King Cotton Batting. lib. y &c
bats, 3 for--.-.-.-...-....-... 4
Machine oil. warranted not TO &c
gum. Special 3 bottles. for. ,
%. n Il; Daniug Cotton. Spe- &c
Chinese Ironing Wax. with &c
wood handles. Special, 6 for.,....O
Black Mourning Pins Special, &C
Q boxes for ...............--......
SILK Taneta Seam Binding a &c
dozen pieces, soc; a piece for. -.--.
Kanus Busy No. ? FIish-grade
Scissors win be kept SHARP
ened one year FREE. Special 4 &C
at------- -.s-...-.....-
list floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
- to Baltimore 40 Return EverY

Saturday and Sunday. via 3. & o. r r
All trains. both ways, both days, except
Royal Limited leaving Washington .,
and Baltimore. 1855 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Linens.

68-ln. Bleached Scotch Table Dam
asa, 90 choice neat patterns. The
usual 59c quality. Tomorrow q &C
d. var -s--.- ----. ------- ---.- - "
yards wide All Linen Cream Table
Ia mask. IN a choice range OF nat
terms. The regular CSC quail Z nc
ity- Special, a yard .-..---..-.- ,
2-yards wide Extra Fine Round
thread German Embossed Table
Damasks the regular slZ5 00C
quality. Special q yard. ....... ~
2o-in;, Napkins, 70 match. 50 m
Special a dozen. 4 sUO
Extra. Heavy Full Bleached~ Irish
Table Damask, yards wide: IA eie-
CANT choice patterns. The = &C
81 quality, at. yard -...-..... ,
2-in. Napkins TO mitch. 81 0E
Special. a dozen ..............l ~ ,
Heavy Unbleached Table
Pedding, 52-in. wide. Special, y &C
= 3atu---.-+- .--.----- .----f-..-.< >
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Blankets.

Blankets.
il-4 Soft Fleece Blankets, fun size
Tor double beds, in white and in
gray combination: color = borders.
Our $40 kind, offered to- 81 al
morrow only at. pair -
Full size Ia Blankets. white with
red and blue borders. silk bound,
good quality wool Regu-
lar SS-25 kind. Special to- 60 TT
morrow, a pair. III )
Physicia1S' Favorite White Wool
Blankets; superior quality and I'm
ish; 1l-f size. The $50 CT m
kind. Special at, each .OO
The noted Henley White Blankets.
full size for double beds, good quail
ity and nicely finished with silk
binding. The usual S425 & n TT
kind Special. a pair......T -. ;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

900 dozen German HemStitched
Huck Towels; all white and white
with colored borders; size 19tC
Is by 36-in. Special. each. Z
Extra Heavy All-linen BarnsIey
Crash, ls-in- wide. The usual &c
12l4c kind. Special. n yafd. -.
Checked and Plaid Glass ToweHng,
B-in. wide: fast selvage. Spe- Q
1st floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

Women's Heavy Fleece Ribbed
Vests and Pants French \ &C
nands, each. ..-....-...-.....-Z >
Women's Vests. winter and me-
dunn weight: fleece or plain, Jersey
fitting ribbed. high neck. long or
short sleeves; Pants TO match, with
French side bands. ankle and = nc
knee lengths an sizes. Each ~
WOmen's ',Oneita" Union Suits. in
white, black, gray. Jersey fitting
unshrinkable The $50 quail 2 &C
lily at 81; the S. quality At. ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Big, Beautiful "Mums" at Guides.

The finest chrysanthemums to be seen
IN town A splendid exhibit at 1924 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
89c Plaid -raffetas. Sc.

These silks ~ 50 different shades.
including white, ivory. cream. and
black. are excellent for presentation
purposes.
They are all-silk and a inches wide.
and OF grade that sells regularly al
sc. We have just 100 pieces TO O0C
offer at, a yard. .-..-..-.-.---.--- 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Excellent Values IN Stylish Skirts.

SAA4~oLA@os
Another lot Of 100-inch New York
Mills Muslin, fun width and q stand
ard Sc quality. Our special = &c
price tomorrow. a yard. Z ,
Unbleached Sheeting. full 80 inches
wide; standard 2Sc quality. \ 0c
Special tomorrow at. a yard .. = Z
Slxse-inch Bleached Sheets: fine
quality; properly made for hard
service. Usual 50-cent kind, &c
et--s. 100000 ...---........-. = 4
Yard-wide good. serviceabIe Bleach
ed Cotton. A re quality. Spe- \ &c
ciat price tomorrow, a yard. 49,. s
Hemstitched Pillow Cases, 45x36
inches. of a soft. fine Grade cotton.
S An exceptional bargain at 14c
s2x72-inch Bolster Case. famous
Oakland brand. Usual zoe n &c
quality. Special. each--..-...-.. Z ,
First floor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-04

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY
Of st. Louis-ss. In Probate Court,
Special Term, June 18th, 1903
In the Matter of the Estate Of MUIR
dick Cameron. Deceased:
On receiving and filing the. petition
81 Eliza Cameron, of the County OF
st: Louis. representing. among other
things. that Murdick Cameron, late Of
the County of st. Louis in the State
or Minnesota, ON the 4th day Of June,
A; D. 1903. at the County of St. Louis.
died interstate. and being an inhabitant
Of this County at the time of his death.
leaving goods. chattels, and estate with
IN this County: and that the said pc
titioner is surviving widow of said de-
ceased. and praying that administra-
ton of said estate be to Eliza Cameron
granted:
It is ordered, that said petition be
heard before said Court on Monday
the 18th day Of July, A. D. 1903, at ten
o'clock A. NJ, at the Probate office, in
the Court House in the City of Duluth.
in said County.
Ordered further. that notice hereof
be given to the heirs of said deceased
and to all persons interested. bv pub
fishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks nrtor to said
weekly newspaper printed and publish
ed at Duluth, in said County.
Dated at Duluth. Minnesota. the 18th
day of June A. d. 1903.
By the Court,
J. B. MIDDLECOFF.
Judge Of Probate.
<seal Of Probate Court. St. Louis Co.,
Labor World. June 2o-27 July 4.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-07-04
.abor World, June 2o-27 July 1.

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RE-
DFMPTION PERIOD.
STATE. OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY
of st. @Louis-ss. ~. =, 80: :.
Take notice that the following de-
scribed piece or. parcel Of land. stu
ated in the County of St.GLouis and
State Of Minnesota. to- wit: The south
half OF the northeast quarter. Section
twenty live. Township sixty-one north
Of Range sixteen west of 4th#P M, 1ac-
=cording to the =. Government survey
thereof. was on the first day OF Nav.
AID. 1898. bid in for the State for the
sum of Seven Dollars and Eighty.sixs
Cents. pursuant to- a real estate tax
Judgment entered In the District Court
il the said County Of .St:Louis on the
IN proc edinks to enforce payment, Of.
taxes delinquents upon real .zestate for
the year 1891. for the said County Sc
St. Louis. and was on. he Twelfth day-
of November. A. . ..s#a1 9O2 sold by@ the
State OF 1}Minnesotas for; Fifty Dollarss
and that the amount TO re-
deem such lands from such sale sexclu.
siYes Of q the cost toN. accrue upon this
notice IL the said sum of Fifty Dollars.
wfthainterest. thereon at ltheIrate of one.
per cent.#per mont from said twelfth
5day#of# NOvember.s19 02..Ss tosthe #tirne9ofs
sue edenpti ion. sThats said aInouIlts
5reunired tered cen 70 Iculafed fo Tie
noticesiaz