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The Washington times., 1903-12-26
CHARGES MADE AGAINST
NEW YORK POSTOFFICE
Startling RumOrs Current
in Official Circles.
MONEY IS MISAPPRoPRIATED
Alleged Existence of Crookedness In
Postmaster Van Cott's Family.

Charges of a startling nature against
the New York postoffice are. said to be
contained in a report sent to Washing
ton on Thursday by Major Little and
the inspectors who have been working
under him. According to the story, the
inspectors found two promotion syndi-
Gates In full operation, excessive sup
pies were bought from favored dealers,
kind colleagues marked as present
clerks who were away for days at a
time; more than SIS, 900 was paid in ex-
cessive rentals for substations; no check
was placed upon the expenditures, alid
no vouchers OF a proper Kind were
shown for supplies bought ard salaries
paid.
Draws Big SaIs[y.
Cornelius Van Cott, the Republican
leader of the Fifth district is postmas-
ter of the city. but 1t is Said he does
1 little or none OF the work His son
Dick Van Cott Is said to be the act
ual head of the Office and the salary
of the father is turned over to the son.
Dick draws a salary of s., 200 as sup
erintendent Of free delivery in the New
York office. and that with his father 9
salary. makes a tidy little income from
the Government. Dick Is also half
owner of millinery business. and of a
livery stable. which enterprises are said
to be paying him between S25. 900 and
$4,000 per annum.
The charge is made that practically
every clerk in the postoffice pays .
cents month to one of the two alleged
branches OF postal clerks organization.
and the total amount thus collected each
year is placed at $4,000
60 -
why they paid the money the greater
number of clerks had hazy ideas on the
subject. Some clerks did not know the
names of the officers Of the association
TO which they were paying dues. nor
where the association met They had a
general idea that the money went to
Washington to be used in advancing
/ their interests. 1t is said the promotion
| syndicates became active shortly after
the appointment of Postmaster Van
| Cott, and the name OF George w.
| Beavers is mentioned in connection with
the scheme.
The Postmaster's Ward
An evidence of the manner in which
clerks were marked present when they
were really absent. was furnished in
the case of Lotta Fliege, the postmast-
er's ward and private secretary. Ac-
cording to the books she was present
for months, when for weeks she did not
enter the building. In connection with
this case IL is pointed out that Mr.. Van
! Cott has provided all the members Of
his family. as well as his three wards.
with comfortable berths.
! Particular attention was paid TO the
rentals of subs.ations and other build
| ings. A table has been prepared show
ing that the Government Is paying 1923. =
800 for thirty-two buildings which could
have been rented for $14S.55O. u loss to
the public money of $75,350.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

FoIIo"ins the interruption OF my re-
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

THE GERMAN SPIRITUAL ASSOCIATION win
hold meeting at Wonn's Hall, 721 9Th St NV
Sunday at pm; address by Ernest Maneiitz
IN German; tests by Mrs A. n Zoller, in Ger
and English. 1t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10

The high water of last week washed
out a couple of the bridges on the All
tanum above Tampico near Soda Springs,
and the driver of the mineral water
wagon for Baylor's Bottling works mar
rowly escaped drowning while attempt
ing to ford the stream. AS it was, the
wagon was overturned and carried some
distance down the river, and assistance
had to be called in order to get it out.
The commissioners will have the bridges
put in order right away.
The Women of Woodcraft will hold a
public social in the Odd Fellows hall
Monday evening, June Is. Ice cream
and cake will be served and program
will be rendered. Admission, % cents.
Refreshments free.
Taken from the Pre-, byterian church,
Arlington wheel, leather grips, Morrow
coaster brake, name plate loose at top.
Return to w. w. FELTON,, corner First
and Chestnut streets, and receive re-
ward.
w. H. Code, the L. 5. geological sur
veyor who was here early this spring
looking over the reservation ditch pro-
ject is back again, presumably in the
interest OF this proposition.
The Presbyterian people OF North
Yakima will dedicate their new church
tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies. 1t
is one of the handsomest church edifices
in the state-Cascade Miner.
Rev. Rolin f. Blackman and Rufus
Meyers OF Sunnyside were in the city
Sunday in attendance upon the dedica-
tory exercises of the PRESBYTERIAN
church.
The keys OF the new Presbyterian
church were turned over to +. c. Hall
last Sunday as the president of the
board of trustees.
Don't forget us when you are looking
for good buggies cheap. Coffin Bros. %
Hammocks, tents, camp stoves, camp
outfits Coffin Bros. %
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
Keep Your Shirts on, Boys.

The 100 yard foot race between Tom
Booth of Roslyn, and }. w. Walker, of
Cle-Elum, last Sunday afternoon, drew
a large crowd from both towns, and con-
siderable interest was taken and several
hundred dollars changed hands.
The contestants have raced before and
are both good sprinters, each with feel
ing that he can distance the other, and
backed themselves with $3.50. That they
are evenly matched is proved by the re-
suit, Booth winning by but Is inches.
We like athletic sports, and desire to
encourage them, but can see no good
reason for the participants, when in the
presence of a mixed crowd of men, wo-
men, boys and young ladies', to discard
all clothing. 1t cannot be claimed that
light Undertaking in any way interferes
with the contestants, as such apparel at
least gives decency to the sport.-Cle-
Elum Echo.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
Local Coal Mines.

The Natchez Coal Co., is an organic
alton Of local business men formed for
the purpose of investigating and devel-
oping certain coal lands located by them
at the head of the Natchez river on Crow
creek, some 50 miles from North Yak
ina.
The coal is said to be of superior
quality judging from the samples taken
out and which are but the ouIcroppings.
The company has a force at work sink
ing shaft and opening vein which the
promoters think will give them a pretty
good idea of what they may expect.
There are about 80 men in the company,
all of whom have filed claims. The pres
ident is +. X. Current, DIR. Fletcher,
secretary, and :. }. Lowe, treasurer.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
A Big Gun Shoot.

Next Sunday at the traps of the Yak
ina Rod and Gun club (the grounds are
situated at the end of South Fourth
street will occur big gun shoot be-
tween the shooters of Elensburg. Ros-
Ign, Cle-Elum, Prosser and others OF
Yakima and Kittitas counties. The
shoot will start at a. m.
Herewith is list of the events and
prizes offered
Event No. Ito singles; entrance SO
cts; 81 added to purse $50 by Richie
lieu restaurant, $3.50 by Longuet,
Kreader x Abe'ing.
No. 20 singles entrance IS cts. IS
added; $3.50 by Coffin Bros. $3.50 by A.
Friend.
No. 3-l5 singles entrance, 81; $500
added by Yakima Dental Parlors.
No. 4-l5 singles entrance 81; $500
added $3.50 by John Mechtel Co. $3.50
by Star Clothing Co.
No. 5-25 singles entrance, 81 .25 team
shoot-six men; $40 added by Yakima
Rod and Gun club.
No. 6-l5 singles; entrance, 81; $500
added by A. Crank.
No. IS pair; entrance, 81; s. added
by F. ID. Cook.
No. SIS singles; entrance, 81 $500
added by Hotel Bartholet.
No. 9-l5 singles entrance 8; $50
added by Yakima Hardware Co.
No. l0-20 singles; entrance, $3.50
$40 added by Hotel Yakima.
Total targets, $50; total added money,
SOL so total entrance, $40.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10

If you feel tagged out, listless and lack
ing in energy, you are perhaps suffering
from the facilitating effects of summer
weather. These symptoms indicate that
tonic is needed that will create a
healthy appetite, make digestion perfect,
regulate the bowels, and impart natural
activity to the liver. This, Herbine will
do ; it is tonic, laxative and restorative.
II. J. Freegard, propr Grand View hotel
Cheney, Kan, writes: II have used
Herbine for the last II years, and moth
ing on earth can beat it. 1t was recon-
mended to me by DR.. Newton, Newton,
Kan" SOC at +. l.. Janeck's.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs. A. Turner is spending the week
at Outlook visiting friends.
l.. A. Clark was registered at the
Hotel Yakima from Prosser last Monday.
H. ID. Merritt, the well-known insur-
ance man from Spokane, is again in the
city.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Waugh of Mabton visited
her daughter, Miss Waugh, in this city
over Sunday.
Clyde Vinton returned to Seattle sun
day morning after weeks visit to his
relatives in this city.
+. f. Benson, the well-known pro-
moter came over from Tacoma Saturday
and stopped at the Yakima few days.
T. L. Stephens was up from Mabton
on Monday Mr.. Stephens has pur-
chased the Bergeron 40.acre farm near
Belma, and will again go to farming.
Messrs. Vinton & Reese have shipped
their household effects to Spokane, and
left on Tuesday for that place. They
will open up real estate offices in the
Rookery building.
A. Z. Eaton, mail carrier on the Fort
Simcoe route, was severely kicked on the
head by fractions horse at fuckers
livery stable last Thursday evening, sus
tanning injuries that will lay him up
for two weeks.
Miss Bessie Lewis, who stopped off
some time ago on her way home from
Stanford University to Minneapolis,
Mimi, and visited her cousins, the
Misses Preble, left last Monday to COM
plete her destination.
Alex Miller OF North Yakima was in
town last week with an eye to putting
in warehouse and handling -four feed
and produce There is splendid open
ing here, and the field will be occupied
in the early future.-Cle Elum Echo.
Take your wife, your sweetheart or
else sNcSllltdIt W VIC
"Creamorium" Ice Cream Parlors, Nos
West Yakima avenue. Finest cream in
the city. Everything neat and clean.
Soft drinks and confectionery. Give us
call. %
Attorney and Mrs. J. p. Hartman and
little son came over Saturday from
Seattle to be present at the dedication
OF the new Presbyterian church on
Tuesday. They were the guests OF Rev.
and Mrs. Hayden at the manse while
here.
Miss Beulah Gilman, sister OF Mrs. G..
:. Rankin, departed from North Yakima
Monday afternoon for Spokane, where
several weeks will be spent with friends,
thence on to st. Cloud Mimi, her fu.
ture home. Miss Gilman is a very at
tractive and accomplished young lady,
and was teacher in the public schools
of the city, with wide circle OF friends.
They will all regret exceedingly to learn
Of her departure
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
Yellowstone National Park Opens
June LIST.

For above, tickets will be on sale from
May 3lst to September 18th at rate of
s75.40 for the round trip, tickets good
going 80 days, returning 10 days, with
final limit of forty days with final limit
forty days and covers coaching trip
through park and not to exceed five and
one half days board and lodging in the
park hotels. w. 5. MEEKs, agent.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10
Superior Court Postponed.

The Yakima county superior court has
been postponed week, from the 18th to
the 22d inst. Attorney Edward Whitson
made the request of Judge Rudkin and
the judge acquiesced.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10

Ladies' "Ultra" low shoes $3.50 and
49, Most stylish shoe in North Yakima.
At Coffin Bros. %
Standard wickless blue fame oil stoves
are the most satisfactory summer cook
stoves on the market. Sold by Yakima
Hardware Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-10

When it comes to garden hose We
can offer you the best values in the city.
Our hose is guaranteed Yakima Hard
ware Co. 20
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

THE people in this county are
awakening to realization Of the
fact that something must be done
to convict of perjury and send to
the penitentiary the witnesses who
lie in the grand jury room to "pro-
tect" themselves and their fellow
criminals. These periurers are
easily known, but a way to fasten
perjury upon them seems yet to be
undiscovered. The whisky sellers
and buyers, the pistol "toters" ct
ais hold the whip hand and courts
close often after having found two
or a few more true bills when there
have been hundreds of violations.
Something must be done, for these
men who Swear lies to "protect
their friends have no principle to
prevent them from swearing lies
against those whom they look upon
as enemies.-Lezington Progress
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

Two men recently disputed over
their respective churches. One
was a Baptist, the other a Metho-
dist. Finally one of them called
to a neighbor who was passing by
and asked his opinion as to which
was the only church i'll which to
be saved.
swell, neighbors," said he, "son
and myself have been hauling corn
to mill for nigh onto forty years.
Now there's two roads that leads
to the mill. One's,the valleyroad
and the other takes over the hill.
And never yet, friends, has the
miller asked me which road l took,
but he always asks: rs your corn
good?"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

we the undersigned take this method
Of returning our thanks 30 the good peo-
pie Of Cozburg and community, and es-
pecially Dr.. and Mrs +. NJ Caps, for
their many kind deeds shown our father,
John Yiclrey, during his sickness and
death, and will ever hold in our hearts q
kind and loving remembrance Of them.
Mrs. NJ. j. McImwAiN.
Mrs. a. y MAI
Mrs. S. "A. JoYNgR.
j. b. NlCKREY.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
IOI2 Jefferson S., NAsuynlc, TrNN.

1912 Jefferson st., NASHVILLE. TENN.
April %, 1908.
This is TO certify that / suffered with
graduated eyelids and sore eyes during
the last twenty years. My eyes were itch
ing and wateringdayand night. Myeye-
lashes came out until my eyelids became
as bald as ex-Gov. Bob Taylor's head.
No one knows how much suffered, only
God and myself. ! had lost all hope Of
ever being cured, but, fortunately for me,
my wife noticed one day last February
DR.. d. Garfnke's advertisement in the
Nashville Daily News offering free sam
pie Of his Eye Remedy, so she insisted on
getting one Having lost faith in all eye
remedies, l said it was unless to try it,
but in order to please my wife, / got one
sample and begau using Il as directed
and to my establishment, my eyes began
to improve at once, and after using three
full-size bottles, 1 am happy to say that
my eyes are permanently cured, and
have to-day new eyelashes Ifeel and
look like a new man. / pray that God
may bless my wife and DR. Garinkle with
his wonderful Eye Remedy.
Respectfully, B. F. PRIMROSE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

MANY predicted, after saloons
were abolished, that Bolivar would
Idle of dry rot" Some of these
false prophets lived to learn better
and now admit that instead of 60
ing backward, Bolivar has pros
pered. The truth about the matter
is, there is not vacant business
house. in the town, new residences
have been built, contracts for 9TH
ers let, Improvements and additions
made both to residences and bust
ness houses, new enterprises estab-
lished and our merchants have en-
ioyed a more satisfactory trade
than ever. And this is only one
instance among many. Similar
conditions exist wherever saloons
have been abolished, Bolivar Bull
letin,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS,
TAKE NOTICE:

On the first Monday In July, next, at
the courthouse door in the town of Cam
den, Benton County, Tennessee, I will
offer for public sale all of the real estate
belonging to delinquent tax payers for
the year 1902, a description of which real
estate can be seen upon the books in my
office, and if said sale is not completed
on said first Monday in July the same
will continue from day to day until COM
pleted. G. w. E. HERRIN,
Trustee.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
PEABODY SCHOLARSHIPS.

A vacancy exist in Tennessee
scholarships in the State Peabody
Normal College in this senatorial
district, and by direction of State
Superintendent S. A. Mynders a
competitive examination will be
conducted here by County Super
intendent Med. Neal July 16 and
II, 1903.
Scholarships in this college are
awarded upon competitive exami-
nation only, and each scholarship
is worth S100 per annum for one
year, with actual travelling expen-
ses from the students home to the
college and return, no tuition be-
ing charged.
While an examination is held at
each county seat, only one schol.
arship is allotted to the senatorial
district, and that scholarship is
awarded to the person making the
highest and most satisfactory
grades in the examination.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

nuslNEss ANNouNcEMENr.

The subscription price of THE CHRONICLE is
Sion per year, I'd cents for gX months. 70 cents
iVr three months. which positively must be paid
100 advance All subscriptions win be promptly
stopped at expiration OF tlpe paid for.
Obituary and similar notices viii be- charged for
ht the rate Ol 9 cents per line. We VIII furnish
rates Tor display aud local advertising ON applca-
ton
OF public interest are solicited, but we assumeno
responsibility for the expressions contained iu all
such communications and articles published.
Remitiauces can be made in various ways that
are perfectly safe, but All remlttances sent are at
risk uf the sender
All remttances and business communications
should be sent % TRAVIS BROS,
Telephone %. Camden. Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

NTANTED-Eye to know thatyOu don't
W. have to suffer any longer with Granulated
EyeldS, Sore Eyes, nor to have your eyes water,
itch, burn, smart, gum up or wild hair to pull,
because you can cure yourself at home with Dr.
d. GARFINKLE'S EYE REMEDY. No mat
ter how severe the case is, nor OfhOw long stand
ing, his remedy can and will cure YOU It has
cured hundreds OF others after doctors and other
remedies had failed Write for a free sample:
twill sure convince you that You can and will be
cured; cost you nothing to give it a trial. Adj
dress Dr.. d. GARFINkLE GOaH North Summer
Street. Nashville, Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman orlady
IN each county to manage business for an old eS-
tablished house Of solid financial standing. A
straight, bonatdew weekly salary OF slS.o0paidb by
check each Wednesday with all expenses direct
omheadQuarters. Money advanced for expen-
SEES. Manager, 3ic Caxton Building, Chicago,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

IT is rumored that a citizen of
our county learning of the recent
discovery that feeding hens with
onions havors their eggs, is trying
the experiment Of feeding his hens
with whisky and sugar to produce
eggnog. Query: Where did he
get the whisky?
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or lady
in each county to manage business for an old es
tablished house of sold financial standing. A
straight, bona iide weekly salary OF $500 paid by
check each Wednesday with all expenses direct
from headquarters. Money advanced foreXpen.
SEES. Manager, $40 CaXt0n Building, Chicago
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

WHEN you hear man complain
ing that there is nothing doing"
the chances are he's fond of doing
nothing.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
Sale of Land.
w, CaFaway vs.. ]. w. Lawrence.
ByYirtue OF venditiOni eXponas inmy hands,
issued by l.. h. Watson, Clerk of the Circuit
Court Of Benton County, Tennessee, will on
Saturday, July %, 1908,

expose to public sale to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the east door of the courthouse in the
town of Camden, Tennessee, the tract of land
belonging to j, w. Lawrence, the said land be-
ingsituated in the eighth civil district of Benton
County, Tennessee, and bounded as follows, to-
wit: On the north by Pafford, east by Balyew,
south by the Pethal lands, and west by Pafford
The same was condemned and ordered to be sold
by the Circuit Court of Benton County, Tonnes
see, atthe June term, 1903, to satisfy judgment
in favor of w, Caraway and against J. w Law
renee for the sum of Sl39 .36 and cost.
This June %, 1908.
r. D. MeCORD. Cheriff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

'Iy there is any chance to boom
business, boom it." says an ex-
change, Don't put on a long face
and look as though you had sour
stomach. Hold up your head,
smile and look for better things.
Hide your little axe and try to
speak we'll of others, no matter how
small you may know yourself to
be. When a stranger drops in
Jolly him, tell him this the great
est town on earth, and it is. Don't
discourage him by speaking i'll of
your town. or neighbors. Lead
him to believe that he has at last
struck a town where white people
live. Be man. Don't kick"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1903.

The Adams law is all right, says
She supreme court.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
SABBATH READING.
A SiXteen-Page Weekly Paper Solely
Religious in Character.

No news no Politics. Stories, Poetry, S
day School lesson, Christian Endeayor G
EpwOrth League Topics, Mothers Sabbath
ternOOn with the Children and Miseean8O
Religious Matter,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

MAGISTRATES WARRANTS, Executions,
WI and State Warrants for sale at THE CHRON.
ICLE Office. Other blanks printed to order.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
Saturday, July 25,. 1903,

expose to public sale to the highest bidder, for
cash. at the courthouse door in the town of
Camden, Tennessee, the following tract of land
belongingto AlmOn Aldrch, the said land being
situated in the eighth civil district of Benton
County, Tennessee, and bounded as follows, to-
wit: On 1.-THE north by DOty, east by Butler and
the Cooley lands, south by WestOyer, and west
by Mckenzie. The same was condemned and
ordered to be sold by the Circuit Court of Benton
County, Tennessee, at the June term, 1908, to
satisfy Judgment In favor of J. F. Dowdy and
against AlmOn Aldrieh for the sum of S1O9 sc
and cost.
This June %, 1908.
r.. D. McCORD, Sheriff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

INDIANA farmers are making war
on the negroes and trying to drive
them out of the State. The ne
groes' only real true friend is the
Southern white man.. A negro in
the South who tries to make an
honest living and behaves himself
will not lack for friends and plenty
to do Carroll County Democrat.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
ONLY FIFTY CENTS A YEAR.

The Sabbath Reading and THE CHRoNICDA
combined, only 81 90 year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03
Sale of Land.
J. F. Dowdy vs.. John BaIyew.
Saturday, July IS, 1903,

expose to public sale to. the highest bidder, for
cash. at the courthouse door in the town of
Camden, Tennessee, the following tract of land
belonging to John Balyew, the said land being
situated in the eighth civil district of Benton
County, Tennessee, and bounded as follows, to-
wit; On the north by Jones, east by Holland,
south by Paflord, west by Jones The same was
condemned and ordered to be sold by the Circuit
Court Of Benton County, Tennessee, at the June
term, 1908, to satisfy judgment in favor of J
f. Dowdy and against John Balyew for the sum
of s14. So and cost.
This June %, 1908.
r. d. McCORD, sheriff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-07-03

THE CHRONICLE will be mailed to any
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