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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
NACHEN TO SHOW FIGHT.
HIS DEFENCE OUTLINED.
To Assert That He Has a Silent
Partner an Contractors Firm.
Irr rrrEeRApH TO THE rR1RuNr.l


washington May 29.-That Fourth Assistant
postmaster General Bristow has undertaken a
s,eicult task in his attempt TO convict A. w
Nachen. the former general superintendent of
cree delivery. Of having accepted bride is
+or+fv maintained by the latter's friends who
snpear TO have found ray Of hope in a line of
defence which is being outlined in whispers at
the Postoffice Department to-day. The defence
q. Is said VIII be to establish that Machen was
o silent pa-trer in the firm of Croft Brothers
.-oT1 which the letter box fasteners purchased
g. 81 q each Were secured That If Machea
vss partner in the concern he could not be
convicted under the charge preferred is ad-
United by Postmaster General Payne.
When asked about this point Postmaster Cen
e-al Payne promptly replied: IF Machen was a
mariner OF Croft Brothers, then we will have
somebody for perjury" referring to the clause
IN the revised statutes which prohibits the
granting Of a contract TO ones self by any off,
cial OF the government
This argument is met in turn by the friends
Of Machen with the statement that the Post
master General himself authorized H. H. Rand
N enter into q contract with Machen Brothers
last fall for the coal supply OF the department.
The question as 10 the legality Of this contract
was raised ct the time and legal opinion,
which il YVES announced was made by the At
xorney General. was Orere6 IN support or the
correctness of the proceeding. This opinion, it
IS now learned. drawn by George A C
Christiancy, Assistant Attorney General for the
Postoffce Department, now under suspension,
and was merely approved by Attorney General
Knox. II is further maintained that an under
standing existed between Machen and certain
officials OF the Postoffice Department whereby
the coal decision secured with a view to
having an anchor to wiadward in case Of an
emergency
Although & vigorous effort has been made by
officials Of the department to locate tangible as
gets OF Machen, with a view to attaching them
under the civil suit brought to recover the sum
Of which the government is supposed TO have
been Tnulcted, the only asset thus far dlscoV-
cred is the small amount OF salary due from the
department the time OF Machen's arrest
Nevertheless II is believed that he is well of,
and that with his many influential frlen0s, ne
will be able to make strenuous II not effective,
defence.
Ex-Postnaster General Smith is in Washing
ton TO deliver the memorial address at Airing
ton tomorrow. and has had long conference
with Postmaster General Payne. Neither would
say anything for publication at the close OF the
conference, but Il is understood that Mr.. Smith
desired 10 consult Mr.. Payne regarding his reply
70 the Tulloch charges and also concerning the
discoveries Of Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Bristow in the division OF free delivery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
SOUTHERN TO SPEND s25,o0O,OoO.
Double Tracks from Washington to Atlanta
and Other improvements

Washington, May 29-Presdent Samuel Spencer
Of the Southern Railway Company. who is in
Washington, said to-day that the road will be
double tracked between Washington and Atlanta
and s25050060 spent betterments, including dou-
BILE trackage. 1t will be impossible to complete
this work in years but il will be prose-
cuted until finished Portions of the line viii be
double tracked to relieve the present crowded con-
dition and then the double links will be connected
The Washington division will be the first section Of
the road to get two tracks. The shops and yards
in Alexandria Va. will be enlarged and the great
portion OF the present equipment will be rebuilt
Mr. Spencer declared that there is no intention to
remove the general Offices of the Southern from
Washington to Atlanta TO change the personnel
Of -fa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
HUGH o,NEILL ESTATE OVER MILLION.
Consisted Entirely of Personal Property
Interest in Department Store Chief Asset

The report of the appraisers appointed by the
Surrogate's Court to assess the estate OF Hugh
O'Nel, the founder OF the Sixth-ave department
store of II. ONell & Co.. for determining the
amount of the inheritance tax. shows that M.
O'NeiPs property consisted entirely Of personal
estate, and amounted in the gross to s1.o966S6.
From this sum the expenses OF the administra-
ton of the estate commissions to executors, etc,
are deducted leaving the value at 81 Oh 399.
The chief asset the interest in the drygoods
firm, estimated at sI25,SS0: The balance was made
UP deposit and securities. consisting for
the most part of bonds and mortgages.
Mr.. O'Nein left his estate TO his wife and two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
PROJECT UNKNOWN IN WASHINGTON
The Rumored International Naval Demon
stration in Hampton Roads.

Washington May 29.-Nothing is known here OF
the report that an international naval demorstra-
ton is to be held in Hampton Roads next year In
connection with the opening of the St Louis
Fair At least, proposition to issue invitations
through the United States Government TO foreign
maritime powers has yet taken shape.
1t is expected. however. that the government Will
extend invitations OF this kind the occasion of
the three hundredth anniversary of the settlement
port Of the Atlantic Coast States in 1901 the yes,
sells in that case will be gathered in Hampton
Roads where the harbor is ample to shelter the
combined naVes of the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
PEACE IN IRON TRADE ASSURED.
Wage Scale for Next Year Signed at the
Conference in Detroit

Detroit. May give have signed the iron wage
scale for next year. and Industrial peace in the
iron world is assured for another twelve months.
said President T. J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated
Association OF Iron, Tin and Steel Workers this
evening after the closing session Of the wage con-
ference here with the iron manufacturers COM
mtttee, headed by Colonel G. Watson French, vice
president of the Republic Iron and Steel Company
t'Our conference was harmonious throughout con-
tinued Mr. Shaffer. and OF the most gratiry-
ing meetings between employer and employed IN
the history Of association"
After the scale had been signed and all the Dusl-
ness transacted Fluctuations were exchanged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
-ue yuKoN,s BIG GOLD OUTPUT.

Vancouver. B. C. May "a dispatch from Jaw
: ~ saws that never before in Dawson nave
-,,ers been such heavy purchases or soio ouSt &c
Yesterday and to-day The amounts 80
INIT deposited for safe keeping. VIII aggregate
inward OF 81 $4,000 -. Oh. yukons output
Le1I5 th1a season will exceed that OF ias' SeA-
~, 7rono s., 10000 TO S2.0lo.0,o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
Adtutant Generals Office. Washington
Adiutant General. State of Newly Ork

Adjutant Generals Office. Washington.
To the AdJutant General State of Newly ork,
Albany
Sir: l have the honor to inform you that this
date l have transmitted to the Chief of Ordnance,
United States Army 4 statement showing the
strength of the organized militia your State,
determined by the recent inspection by officer OF
the regular army.
Under the law Militia act of 1903. Section 49,
the necessary number of the United States stand
ard service magazine arms. with bayouets bayOnot
scabbards gun sings. belts and such other neCes
sary accoutrements and equipments as are required
for the army the United States, for arming
all of the organized militia" CT your State will be
supplied receipt of requisition therefor by the
Governor.
The arms and equipments which can be issued
free under the above act are as follows: United
States ma gaZiue rife. calibre 80 with bayOnet
bayonet scabbard, cartridge belt, calibre
30 and gun sling Very respectfully,
J. PARKER
Lieutenant Colonel. 18th Cavalry Acting Assistant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
GRADUATION AT HEFFLEY SCHOOL.

Heffey School at Nos 2i3 and 245 Ryerson-st.
Brooklyn was decorated yesterday for the semi
annual graduation exercises OF the school Ex-Con-
gresham Israel L. Fischer made the principal ad-
dress OF i4s diplomas presented by Norman r
Heffiey. thirty-three were for the genera course
twenty for the business curriculum and the re-
mainder for the course OF study for becoming an
amanuensis. Mr.. Heffiey also presented ceruhcaIes
10 thirteen students OF the evening schooIs ooiie
seven hundred persons attended the eAeFcises-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
NORTH BEACH BRONX ROUTE.

The new TO North Beach. from East One
hundred-and- thirty-fourth-st.. has been started.
and now gives the patrons Of The Bronx an oppor-
tuntty Of visiting North Beach without long.
tedious ride in the through the Borough or
Manhattan and thence to the beach. The route
from East One-hundred- thirty-fourth-st is the
only all water from The Bronx TO North
Reach and is a pleasant and agreeable sail the
many varied and amusing attractions at North
Beach are now in full operation. and many pleasant
DAYS may be spent at North Beach with little ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30

Mr.. Miller. the manager OF the Olympia Field
Amusement Company. giving an aerial circus
performance at Lenox-ave and One-hundred and
thirtyhfth-st., said yesterday that the story that
tight wire performer fell distance into tank
of water was serevely bruised, and that the per
Torrance was stopped by the police was incorrect
The fall, he explained. part Of the per
Torrance, and he declared the performer was not
injured and that the police did not interfere with
the performance. The police also assert that they
took M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
THE TREASURY SURPLUS.
WiH Be about $4,000 900 for This
Fiscal Year.

Washington, May 29.-The excess OF the
Treasury's receipts over its expenditures for the
first eleven months Of the fiscal year amounts
to S3S 94S SIG, and Treasury experts estimate
that for the year the surplus will be about
S44,0OO,o00. The total RECIPES fer the year to
date are S510533, Al. and the total expendi-
lures S4715S4, S55. The surplus for the present
month is Sc. SOS, $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
UNITED CIGAR STORES co.'s MEETING.

The United Cigar Stores Company which is CAPT
tazed at 100000 held its annual meeting in Jer-
sey City yesterday. and reelected these directors:
George J. Whelan, John F. Wheian. Charles A
Whelan Louis Bel Herbert S. Collins. Elliott
Averett and Edward Wise. No financial statement
given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
HIGHER COFFEE DUTIES.
Cuban Congress Raises Rate Six Dollars a
Hundred Kiios.

Havana May 29.-Both houses of Congress to-
day passed the bill increasing the duty on coffee
from S12, the present rate to SIS a hundred
kflos The measure is intended for the protec-
ton of Cuban growers against the competition
of brazilian and Porto Rican coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
MAY SMOKE ON ELEVATED STATIONS.

The signs prohibiting smoking on the cars or
platforms of the Manhattan Railroad Company
have been ordered taken down by Frank Heldey.
the general superintendent II is understood that
he does not object to smoking except In the cars
and the women's waiting rooms. The signs ordered
out OF the elevated road stations read: smoking or
carrying lighted cigars cigarettes on the cars
or platforms Is prohibited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
AID FOR PORTO RICAN FARMERS.
One Loan, of 100000, Secured at Paris
Another To Be Floated Here.

San Juan, Porto Rico. May 29-The Banco
Agricoa has secured from Paris brokers loan
of 100000 which will be used for the relief
Of the farmers Of Porto Rico. Lucas Amadeo
will arrive in New-York the steamer Coano
tomorrow to close a 100000 loan for similar
purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
moRMoNs DRIVEN FROM rHURINeIA.

Berlin May 29.-The two Americans. William
Stevens. OF New-York and John Meyers. Of Chicago
expelled from M1hlhausen. Thuringa. are MOrmons.
The expusions occurred in accordance with the
recent decision TO drive out Mormon missionaries
Their expulsion is due exclusively to their mission
airy propaganda and has no political bearing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30

SUNDAY SERVICES At VARIOUS CHURCHES.
The Tribune publishes each Saturday
nouncements OF the various churches, with
name OF preacher and topic of Sermon Con-
suit these advertisements to-day under
heading "Relfgfous Nostces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
ARMS FOR THE MILITIA.
What Are To Be Issued by the War De-
partment Under the New Law.
War Department,

Washington, May 29.-The following letter has
been sent to the Adjutant General of the State Of
New-York:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30

As a result CT Postmaster General Payne's order
regarding the readJusrment Of the salaries and
utles OF certain employees who have been promoted
0osh alleged Irregularities in the Division or
''es and Allowances four men may be reduced
u rank and salary in the Brooklyn Office Accord
- - Foeirnaster Roberts the men who may be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30

daily and without extra fare the black
diamond express runs to wilkesbare.
itnzca, rochester, buffalo and niagara
falls-a few other stops as well leaves
new york 1925 g. m brooklyn 1O.13
a. n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30

Washington May 29-The following army al
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-30
FALL WAS INTENDED, SAYS MANAGER

Lieutenant Colonel 18th Cavalry Acting Assistant
Adiutant General.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
MARVIN.

Wheaton base ball team will chal-
lenge the Marvin and Downings
teams next Saturday.
A. A. Robins was here last Satur.
day taking orders.
Q. II. Bryant has improved the
roadside very much by taking down
the fence and cutting the bushes.
John Purcell lost a horse week
before last, but has bought another.
The neighborhood can afford four
organs at present: Messrs. J. o.
Barrack, l.. l.. East, James Bryant
and S. A. Harrison.
j. @. Bryant came near losing
his mill by fire last Sunday.
Judson Douglas has erected a
dwelling in front of r. P. Bryant's
gate.
Mrs. f. M. Thomas, of Lancaster
Courthouse, visited her sister, Mrs.
j. A. Bryant, last Saturday.
James Bryant expects to take a
trip to Baltimore soon. JOKE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
IBERIS.

Miss Lizzie Bentley, Of Mathews
county, who had been spending some
time with her brother, Rev. r. Z
Bentley, at Lancaster, left last week TO
visit her sister at Urbanna.
Mrs. IL. G. Hall left last Friday via
Norfolk to visit her parents in Dinwiddie
county.
Thos. p. Towles, who has been in
Baltimore under medical treatment for
some time, returned home last Saturday
much improved in heslth.
Mrs. Maliton, of New York, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. &. /. Conklin,
at Moraus.
The English pea crop in this section Is
almost failure, some patches are al
most burnt up.
Many people from this side the branch
attended church at Black Stump last
Thursday night when Rev. J. NJ Ander-
son preached good sermon, takiu G
his text from Second Peter, LIST Chapter,
9Th, 9th and 9TH verses.
Miss Ma ggie W;bb, of Brookvale,
spent Sunday and Monday here with
Miss Lummie McKenney.
G. l.. Degges, of Weems, was here
Tuesday buying lumber from Hall, Sloan
& Co. Y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
ALFONSO.

A. Barrack and little son, Richard,
visited friends in Richmond county re-
Gently.
Mrs. Bette Barnes, accompanied by
her daughter, little Miss Evangeline,
spent Saturday and Sunday last with her
sister, Mrs. Fannie Alexander, of Fair
fields.
MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Marsh, of Mis-
kimon, visited at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. J, M. Haynie, of this
place, recently.
Miss Eva Barnes, OF Fairtields, is visit
Ing at her home near Alfonso. We wei.
come Miss Eva in our midst.
There will be an all.day meeting a,
Lebanon Baptist church on the first
Wednesday in June for the benefit of
missions. All are very cordially invited
to attend, also to bring their pocket
books.
Mr.. and Mrs. p d. Northen are re-
Joicing over the arrival OF a fine baby
girl.
Messrs. A. j. Hesdley and w. G.. Rice
are each erecting nice barn. They
must expect great harvest, even il it is
dry weather.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at
Lebanon church on Tuesday after the
third Sunday in this month. We extend
hand of welcome to- all who wish to
join and help in this good work.
MAY BELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONs,

The S0uthSide Sentiml wrestles
with problems that are common to all
newspaper men. 1t touches off some
of its recent trials in this professional
spirit:
"The public generally have hardly a
faint conception of the difficulties which
beset the publication OF newspaper
and the many perplexing and embarrass.
ing matters which the publishers must
decide. Persons who take the trouble to
sit down and write for publication, not
only desire, but expect to see their COM
munications in print, and II not printed
they az once conclude that the editor
just didn't choose TO pIint them and they
proceed TO get very mad. Two commu-
nications have reached us since last issue,
which do not appear. Que Of these came
from Gloucester and was written in op-
position TO local option, containing nu-
merous pointed personal references to a
minister of the gospel. We do not pub
fish the letter because its author does not
disclose his identity, even in n personal
note accompanying the article. The
minister referred to would certainly
demand 10 know the name Of the writer,
and we would be unable 10 furnish it
and in declining TO publish this article
without knowing the authors real name,
we are simply complying with Que of he
fundamental principles Of the law of
journalism. Yet, we regret 10 have to
do so, lest our motives be misconstrued.
The other communication, which we
consign TO the waste basket, is very
short note, only small part of which
we could read and that was so trIfling
and ridiculous that even the author
would not own 1t IL he saw IL in print
And so, with the assurance OF our desire
TO be fair and liberal TO everybody and
to publish an up-to-date, live, representa-.
tive and progressive newspaper, we have
to wrestle with these little problems and
solve them as best we eau. Meanwhile.
IL you have any nesos, send 1t along aud
oblige, yours truly"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
AFRO.AMERICAN NOTES.

Mrs. Helen Lee, of near Kilmarnock,
after long illness died Saturday and
was buried at old st. Johns cemetery on
Monday.
Miss Sadie Parks is visiting Miss Carrie
Cain at Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Banks, ir., are
smiling over the advent of fine son.
Mrs. S. ]. Newman's school closed on
Friday of last week aud Miss Nj. E.
Fsuntleroy's on last Friday. Mrs. l.. V.
Thomas will close to-day.
Alouzo Jordan, though nearly seventy
years old is keen of eye and able OF body
as "befo' de war;. He is one of the
crack colored farmers of Lancaster. He
says the crops up the county are dread
fully parched because of the dry weather.
But OF all the curses orr land is visited
with he thinks the laziness Of the young
people is paramount. They won't work.
Fish and oysters afforded by Providence
in abundance. he thinks, the cause of so
many worthless men.
Milton Bryant, who has been sick for
some days, is out again, and helping
Pearly Jones move his house.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
Notice..

The district meeting of the Won.
ans Foreign Missionary Society of
the Rappahannock District, will con-
vene in annual session at White
Stone Church, Lancaster county, on
May 20, lasting two days. Miss Ella
Coffey will be in attendance and con-
duct special services Wednesday
night. Animal sermon by Rev. j.
s. Wallace, of Bethany Church, on
Thursday night. Other prominent
speakers are on the program. The
meeting promises to be of unusual
interest aud you are cordially in
Vited to attend and enjoy the spirit
ual, mental and social feast.
FANNIE III. ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Wharton Grove Committee meets on
The grounds next Wednesday, Goth.
Shipment of English peas began the
first of this week from the Rsppahan-
mock.
Capt. Dan Davis, of weems Line, has
sufficiently recovered TO be on duty
again.
A marriage license was issued In Balti-
more on Monday to Geo. w Allison, of
Sharps, aud Gertrude L. Hundley, of
Essex county.
Reports throughout this section indi-
cate that the farmers are very backward
In their Spring work. Many have not
yet planted grain OF corn.
Merchants and others are receiving
heavy freights from Baltimore. We
hope for large crops and heavy down
freights little later 10 offset.
AT the parsonage of the Memorial
United Evangelical church, StS Edmond
son, Ave, Baltimore, on April 21st, Rev.
j. A. Hollenbaugh united ia marriage
George j. Brown and Miss Mollie V.
Towles, both of Baltimore
1t is stated that Richmond county
will be "dry" any how through operation
of the Mann law. Judge Beale gave
saloon keepers permission To sell out
what liquors they had on hand in pint
quantities or more.
Annual meeting of Marvin Grove
Camp Committee will be held on the
grounds Tuesday next MAY 19). Priv
ileges will be let that day and all persons
interested in the encampment, especially
the preachers of the district, are invited
to be present.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
for Rappahannock District meets in White
Stone Methodist church May 20 and 81.
Miss Coffey, missionary to China, will
conduct services Wednesday night, 21st,
and Rev. j. S. Wallace preach annual SER
mon Thursday night.
In the competitive examination at
Fredericksburg last week for the An
nspolis cadetsbip, w. T. Smith, of Fred
ericksburg, stood the highest. His first
and second alternates are, respectively,
III. Z. Parsons and G. c. Scarborough,
both Of Accomac
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
WHEATON,.

Capt. E. b. Blackman and wife left
last Thursday on a pleasure trip, and In
their absence will visit Niagara Falls and
other places of interest. They expect to
be away several weeks. These pleasant
people will be very much missed by their
friends and their return will be looked
forward TO with pleasure.
Captain Miller returned home las,
Tuesday night quite sick and called la
DR.. Lewis on Wednesday. lie soon re-
covered, We are glad to say, and is now
at Mosquito Point looking after the in
terests of the Wheaton Packing Co.
Mrs. j. A. Brockenbrough returned
last Friday from her old home in Glou-
cester. She reports her father much
improved. She brings sunshine and
cheer to her houe. Mr.. B. Is almost be-
side himself with joy by the return of
wife and baby, and William was i'm
proved so much by his trip his father
hardly knew him, and some of his friends
did not know the little fellow at all. We
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-05-15
PEARLS FROM THE suE,,Ls.

Capt l.. N. Carlton has resigned his
position as captain of j. w. Hurley's
schooner, Manaway, TO accept position
as pilot OF one of the fishing steamers OF
lrvington -'Soataside Sentinel.
Rev. w. M. Clarke, of Richmond,
came here with his family Wednesday,
who went by steamer to visit the family
of Mr.. Il. t. PIERCE, in Lancaster. Mr..
Clarke returned to Richmond in the even
ing.-Fredericks6urg Star.
Mrs. @. r. James is on visit TO her
mother in York county. She will return
ABOUT May 18th. Rev. G. r.
James spent Wednesday in Norfolk in
the interest of his church work here
Northampton Times.