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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-04
Post Office Hours on Election Day.

The Post Office Department having re-
ceived from postmasters many inquiries
whether election day is holiday their
attention has been directed to the pro-
visions of the postal laws and regulations.
These regulations provide that in all
states where election day is a legal holt
day the post Offices shall be conducted un-
der the rules applying to Sundays, remain
ing open a portion of the day for the con-
venience of the public. In states where
election day is not recognized as a legal
holiday the post offices will not take it
into consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-04

the year 500 (of the Hegira) on the
of Saturday, the last day of Muhar-
stars shot hither and thither in the
ems, eastward and westward, and flew
lst one another like a scattering swarm
Gusts, to the right and left people were
wn into CONSERVATION and cried out to
the Most High, with confused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-04
neds about November 2S.
Star Showers in Oldeu Times.

The star showers have received rather
different reception in modern times from
that accorded when they began their regu-
lar round of Misunderstanding visits. On
record at the naval observatory are a
number of quotations from various sources
on the subject of the visitations of the star
showers many of which are extremely in
terestng showing the spirit in which
the displays were received by the people
of various centuries. Several of the quo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-04

In the year 2s6 (of the Hegira) there
happened in Egypt an earthquake on We'd
nesday, the 18th day of Dhu-l-Ka' dab, last
ing from the middle Of the night until
morning, and flaming stars struck against
one another violently while being borne
eastward and westward, northward and
southwark, and many could not bear to
look toward the heaven on account of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
F. W. JACKSON DEAD.
Railroad Manager Is III on Car
and Dies at Home.

F. Walcott Jackson resident manager OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad lines in New-Jersey. was
stricken with heart disease in a Pullman car near
Trenton. yesterday morning. and died at his house
NO 655 Hgh-st.. Newark. last evening. He was in
his seveCty-frst year.
MI jackson was taken i'll on train No. -, west
bound. which reached Trenton at 9:24 a. He was
attended BY woman physician. who worked over
him. and succeeded in restoring heart action. a
physician from Trenton then attended him until he
was sent back to Newark on a special train. An
ambulance met him at the Market Street Station
and took him TO his house. where he attended
oy DIT Emil Guenther, who was the only doctor
near him when he passed away.
Mr. Jackson born at Newark on August q.
1883 He was son Of John p. Jackson. a lawyer.
VINO was Speaker of the House OF Assembly in
49, and afterward vtce-Dresdent and general man
aser OF the old, New-Jersey Transportation Com
pany. and who died in 1851. Mr. jackson received
preparatory education at the Hedges Preparatory
school at Newark and graduated from Yale
University. he at first engaged in a mercantile
business in NewYork and LIVERPOOL 1854 and 1850
In July. 1855. he became secretary of the New
Jersey Transportation Company. In 1867 he was
made general superintendent
IN 1911 ne became general superintendent also OF
the Camden and Amboy and Philadelphia and
Trenton including all the united railroads of New
Jersey. He held this place until 1899 when he was
appointed resident manager of the same railroads
lie was also president OF the United Railroads.
hold and Jamesburg. the Mlstone and New-Bruns-
WICK. Ine ferth Amboy and Woodbridge and other
roads now included in the Pennsylvania system
He was director of the Newark National Bank
ing Company. treasurer of the New-Jersey His
toriCal Society, trustee of Princeton Theological
seminary. treasurer Of the Presbyterian TheoOgi-
cal Seminary at Bloomfield. trustee and general
manager or the American Bible Society. elder of
the South Park Presbyterian Church in Newark.
member OF the Society of the Cincinnati and mem
Der of the New-York Chamber of Commerce and
the Union League Club
Mr.. Jackson had nine children-six sons and
three daughters. The sons John P. jackson,
now United States Minister TO Greece; Philip ".
Jackson, president OF an electric company in New
ark; William F., Charles w. Oliver W. and Fred
erick w. jackson. The daughters are Mrs. Nelson
Abeel and Martha and Bessie Jackson Mr. Jack
sons wife. whose maiden name was Nye survives
him. Mr. Jackson a lifelong Republican. but
did not take an active interest in politics He was
devoted to his railroad duties His office at
Jersey City. He stood high in the respect Of the
community, mixed very little in society. and found
his chief interests outside OF railroad business in
church affairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
OBITUARY NOTES.

Newburg n. Y. June llama Allston Russell.
widow Of Joel T. Headley. the historian, died here
to-day. She was more than eighty years old. She
was born in New England and was niece of Will
lam Ellery Claiming.
New Bedford. Mass. June IA cable dispatch
from st. MichaeTs. Azores. announces the death in
a hospital there OF Captain ]. \. BettencOurt. one
Of the best known Portuguese master mariners in
the Atlantic service. OF late he had commanded
the steamer Peninsula He had formerly COM
manded packets plying between the Western
Islands and New-Bedford
Pennington. Ne. June H-NIrs. Helen Coffin
Beedy. whose ability and devotion 10 temperance
work were recognized year ago by her appoint
ment as a national organizer OF the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and who
president of the National Dorothy Dix Asso-
citation. died to-day the result of operation
performed a Washington last winter. Mrs. Beedy
active worker with the late Frances VIII
lard. She vtce-president of the State Union
and president of the Franklin County Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

Puts Bach, but Starts Again on
Trip to Nc1C-LOndOR.

The Sound steamer Chester W. Chaplin. OF the
Norwich Line, with two hundred passengers, bound
ior New-Lo1don, rammed into reef AZ Niger
Fnint or the south end Of Wards Island last
evening. and stove in her forward bulkhead. Her
oonoiucn was such that while there was at no
une any danger. Captain George i. Rowland
uoafht il best not 20 Try TO make the triQ. He
plt back and. with the aid Of tug, took tho
ehapn 20 her pier. AT Clarkgon-st.. North River.
captain Rowland said that when the Chaplin was
opposiie the south end OF Wards Island. the ferry
ooat Hackensack. Of the College Point line was in
cohson with float Of the NcwYork. New-IIaven
shd Hartford Company loaded with twenty-four
"eght cars Neither was damaged. In trying TO
'sod the float, the Chaplin went onto the reef.
Ahe Chapin's engineer blew whistles for aid
enc two tugs Of the New-York. New-Haven and
hartford Line steamed 10 her side. Captain Row
-aha had the steamer toHed the Riker's Island
1as where "A hasty examinatio showed that her
onward bulkhead stove in. but not sufficiently
" make il dangerous 10 put the vessel back into
osep water
When the Chaplin went on the reef there was
considerable excitement among the passengers, but
Ho'nlng bordering on a panic. When word was
+asseo around that a leak had been sprung there
AZ rome feeling OF uneasiness, but the assurances
~, oaceTs and deckhands that there was no gan
~ were believed
), ne Chaplin again started for New-Londpn at
So D. m. The passengers took their choice OF
sssNg Ia Aew-London by the Chaplin going on
g!n train without extra charge. Only about
train s-iiFe or thirty Of the two hundred went by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and FOrecast-washingtDnJ June u
A storm has been reported OYER Eastern Cuba
interrupng cable communication. There possibility
that may extend Uorthward and northwestward over
the Bahamas and shipping bound for that has
been advised accordingly
Unsettled weather with thun4erstorms prevailed
to-day IN upper Ohio Valley region except
along lake Michigan: the north and middle slope and
Ieratures continue the Atlantic
States and are nearly normal elsewhere.
viii local Wednesday n the Middle
Atlantic States. western New-Engand. the lower
upper region. plateau central
Rocky Mountain the Northwest probably
showers Thursday two latter districts. There will
FLORIDA Eieswhere weather viii he generally iair
M'aeFaaE aaG VIII VI he tf MfTsoiy
warmer Thursday IN the lake regions and Atlantic
on the New -i.naIanT ana Middle Atlantic Coast winds
Atlantic Coast fresh to ea-t Coast
fresh southeast on the upper akes light
and variable. and the lower lakes fresh south
Addoal food warnlnss have been ssusa FOR the Red
river advising the reno"a or Tfoctoh OF all property
On owlends the river in Arkansas and North
st.a1asrs departinE wednesday European ports will
Grand Banks.
Forecast for Special LoraIites.-For New England.
at,v cloudy to-day; probably showers northwest por
ton warmer portion; fair THURSDAY; light to
fresh south Il southwest winds
For the Columbia partly cloudy to-day; fair
and warmer Thursday light TO fresh south southwest
winds.
Tor Delaware New Jersey. fair and warmer TO day
and Thursday. light 10 fresh south winds
bly, showers in north and West warmfr IN south
s PaFiSn Nevy~Yok partly cloudy to-day: probably
For western Pennsylvania partly cloudy to-day proba
biv showers and THURSDAY; variable winds
FOR Western New-York partly cloudy today. probably
"a" fresh south to west
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

Offces.
MAIN OFFICE-No. 1874 Nassau-st
UPTOWN OFFICE-NO- I,364 Broadway. any Americas
District Telegraph Office
BRONX BUREAU-NO. 406 East 13Sth-st
WASHINGTON BUREAU-No. 1872 Est.
NEWARK BRANCH OFFICE-Frsderick N sommer, No.
794 Broad-st.
AMERICANS ABROAD will find THE TRIBUNE
LONDON-Oh1ce Of THE TRIBUNE. No t49
Fleet-st
Frank Gould s. Co. "a New-Oxford-sr.
London and Paris Exchange. Bankers Basdon House.
MOOrgate-st
american Express Company No Waterloo Place
Thos Cook & Tourist Offices. Lndgate Circus.
TINS London Office OF THE TRIBUNE a convenienf
place 20 leave advertisements and subscriptions
FAtlS--I Monroe & Co. No. Z Rue Scribe.
John Wanamaker. No. a. Pstites
Eagle Bureau. So Rue Cambon-
MORGAN. Harjes & Co. 81 Boulevard Haussmann
credit Lyonnais. Bureau des Etrangers-
continental Hotel
The Figaro office
Erentano 5. No. 81 Avenue del Opera.
american Express Company. No II Rue Scribe.
Nlt11-Credit Lyonnais
1gsTT-N6E,VA-Lombsrd. Odler & Co. and Union Bank.
TournabuOni "
Maqu2y & Co. Bank
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fxnre.a ror,,arv ~
dinand - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
POULSON TELLS Plan.
Room Enough at Manhattan Ter
miaal. He SAYS.

Committees representing the various civic and
business organizations that are interested I'm the
latest plan OF Niels Poulson for relieving the con-
eestion the Manhattan erd Of the Brooklyn
Bridge. will in the building % the Manu-
facturers' Association in BROOKLYN this afternoon
for the purpose Of deciding on some means OF in
ducing Mayor Mcclellan 70 grant public hearing
on the plan. These associations and Mr.. PouIson
are convinced that il his ideas carried out the
same relief that Commissioner Best would get by
extending the terminal out over Park Row. or
more would be obtained in the present building.
His idea IS that the present trouble is caused by
faulty handling Of trains and by lack OF space.
On the present elevated train level ne would con
struct extra platform at each side Of the
terminal and another platform between the two
inner tracks. Then each train could be un!oaded
switched meantime. BY putting in a system Of
switches. connecting the inbound and outbound
with the four tracks IN the terminal trains could
be run out Of the terminal without going 10 the
other erd for switching or the possibilities OF such
an arrangement Mr.. Poulson says
The platform space and the time allowed for
boarding the cars can be increased four times and
Instead OF four-car train standing still for
loading less than minute. there would be three
ain OF six cars each eighteen cars) standing sti
nearly four minutes for u loading and loading with
platform space OF about forty thousand square
tse. and the carrying capacity would be increased
u per cent.
On the lower floor. by doing away with the
Nos system and unloading the trolley the
no'th side and sending them. empty, on an ele
Ssied track. 10 the south side to be loaded there
sgg4a he released large amount of valuable room
AAaeh can be used 10 install the elevated service
q The ground floor Wei the floor above
,lr Poulson believes that Commissioner Bests
ia, rra involves great waste of money, space and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
MRS. EDDY GIVES A GAvEL.
Annual Meeting of First Church Of Christ
(scientist) Held at Boston

Boston June 1.-THE gift from Mrs. Eddy to the
visitors at Concord yesterday proved to be gavel
made from the wood of historic trees accompany
ing which was Il message asking that The gift be
accepted las simple token of love" note Of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT was prepared and forwarded to
Mrs. Eddy.
The annual meeting OF the First Church OF
Christ (ScieltisO was held to-day in symphony
Hall, f. p. Bates, the president presiding The at
tendance Of members large. Much time was
devoted to listening TO reports from the various
officers and boards of the chn CHI; including those
Of the clerk and the treasurer. The result OF the
election of officers was as follows: President, Al
fred FarloW: treasurer, stephen a. Chase; clerk
William b. johnson. After further routine bust
ness adjournment was taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
AMERICAN PRELATEs AT ROME.

Rome. June li.-Monsignor Falconio. the Apps
tolic Delegate in the United States. arrived here
to-day, accompanied by Father ". II. Ketcham
director az the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
Of Washington. and Father Uhaldus. Of Boston
They were received by Monsienor Kennedy rector
of the American College here.
Bishop benjamin ). Kelley Of Savannah. and
Bishop William J. Kenny, Of St Augustine who
manned at Naples. and will arrive in Rome later
Bishop lgnatius F. Horstmann. Of Cleveland. and
Father Patrick Farrell. pastor Of the cathedral at
Cleveland have also arrived here. and are staying
at tho Amrrlcnn College.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
TRANsPACIFIc MAILS FORWARDED OVERLAND


schedule OF closing Of Transpachc Mails is arranged
the presumption OF their uninteFrupted overland
transit TO port Of sailing The final connecting mails
Registered TranspacihC Nails. n,
previous day. close az the General Postoce NewYork
follows:
Hawaii. Japan, China the Philippine Islands vi.
san Francisco close at $50 p. June II dspatch
per $. 5 CQptc.
Fiji Islands australia texcept wesO and Caledonia
Vancouver and Victoria B. C., close $40 D. M
June Is fo- dispatch per Moana
Hawaii. via San Francisco. close $50 D. m June 20
for dispatch per = 5. Alameda
Philippine Islands san Francisco. close m
June IT for dispatch U $ Transport.
Tahiti and AaFquesas Islands Francisco close
at $50 p. m June p for dispatch s Marposa-
Francisco close at $50 p June % for dispatch
per :. Korea.
China and Japan. Vancouver Victoria q g
close $50 p. June % for dispatch per n
Empress OF China. (Merchandse for L. :. Postal
Agency at Shanghai cannot be forwarded Canadas)
Samoa Hawaii and FIJI Islands. via san Francfscos
close $50 p July for dispatch per Sierra
Of Cunard steamer carrying. the British for
Esw-Zealand does arrive isssme connect with
this dispatch. extra mails-clOsing at $50 m. and
$50 D. m sundays a 4:SD a. m m. and S.3O
p m-wil be made up and forwarded until the aErva
~ the Cuna-d steamer)
Manchuria siberia present forwarded
Russia. instead OF via Japan. the usual
NOTF.-Unless otherwise addressed. Aussrals ia
forwarded via EnrOpe New-Zeaand FRANCISCO
certain places in the Chinese Provinces 0f
the quickest routes. Philippines specially addressed
Canada via Europe be fully prepaid
at the foreign rates Hawaii is forwarded VIA San
Francisco exclusively
CORNELIUS VAN COLT. Postmaasr.
Postofrce. Nsw-4ork. y. Y. June 10. 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
DUKE DARCos PRAISES AMERICA.
Former Spanish Envoy Speaks Highly of His
Reception Here.

ST Petersburg June H.-Duke d'ArcOs, the new
snanIsh Ambassador. formerly Spanish Minister
at washington. and the Duchess d'Arcos have ar
rived at st. Petersburg
Duke dArcos said that one of the pleasantest
parts OF his diplomatic experience was his service
AZ Washington. Arriving there at the difficult
period Immediately following the war. he was re-
ceved with the greatest cordiality. he said and he
would never forget how much the prompt re-
establishment of good relations between Spain and
the United States due TO the frank and friendly
spirit with which he was met by the American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
DR.. sPRATLlNe's APPOINTMENT.

At the meeting of the Municipal Civil Service
Commission to-day the question as TO whether the
commission has the power TO accept the transfer
of DR. Spratling from Craig Colony TO the super
intendency of Bellevue will be considered Presi-
dent Cooey said yesterday that the commission
did not intend to oppose the transfer. When asked
If the transfer would pass Mr.. McCoOey said he
did not know, and added that he knew of OppO-
sition to DR. Spratling DIR. SpratlinGs appoint
ment to succeed Dr. MabOn low rests with the Mu-
nicpal Civil Service Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
HALF HOLIDAY WANTED AT NAVY YARDS

petition, signed by a large number OF the
"hhg forces OF the navy yards. has been sent
e. ue Secretary OF the Navy asking that every
Nuioay afternoon in July, August and September
- considered a half holiday. Under the law en-
49, 49, al the navy yards entitled 10 leave or
~ nee OF fifteen days with pay. during the year
ton ~ saturday half holiday asked for is an addi-
Ser.o me regular vacation. IL is stated mat the
peti,ieig OF he Navy has under consideration the
s. ,,,n Tor the Saturday half holiday. and that
essyena,a approve Of Il unless he finds that the law
'eA's am from doing 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
EX-GOVERNOR CRANE A TRUSTEE.

Amherst Mass. June 14.-At a meeting OF the
aIumr,i of the Massachusetts Agricultural College
to-day c. F. Reach of West Hartford Conn. was
elected president
The alumni also selected the following named
candidates for trustees: w r. Sessions. of Spring
field: III NJ Field. of Greenfield, NJ. F. Dickinson.
of Boston: Ex-Governor W. Murray Crane. of Dali
ton and W. +. Burne. of Springfield
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
LuNp CHORUS TO SING AT PRESS CLUB.

The student chorus Of the Lund University of
Southern Sweden which arrived last night the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse ffty-five strong, will
be the guests of the Press Club this afternoon 1t
is ACCOMPANIED by John Forsell, baritone sOloist
Of the Royal opera of Stockholm, and Or: Alfred
Parg the musical director The chorus is going
TO The ST Louis Exposition. Ii will sing at the
Press club between and p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
FIRST PRESIDENT U. OF v.
DR.. Edwin a. Alderman, of Tulane Univer-
sity, Unanimously Elected.

Charlottesville Va, June 14-Edwin A. Alderman.
president OF Tulane University, the leading edu-
cational institution of the Gulf States. to-day
unanimously elected the first president of the Uni
versity OF Virginia by the board OF visitors, the
governing body OF the institution. While no no.
tice of the acceptance has been yet received
from DR. Alderman in answer 10 the notification
OF election ii is not believed that he will decline.
His OFFICIAL duties will begin IN September at the
onening of the university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
WHAT rs GOING ON TODAY.
Ranlng AZ Gravesena.

Racing AZ GraNesend
Convention % the National Association Men
Hotel Savoy; dinner, Hotel Bel,ecaire evening.
Pascal institute commencement No go 1seKlnEton-ave
80 q.
Executive COMMITTEES of the Board Filtration p m
Dinner for Prir-e Pu Illn Chinese Minister and
the Chinese Consul. Hotel Manhattan .. m.
Closing exercises OF lie Ia Sale Institute.
Meeting or the regular Republicsn IT'D
senby District No. ? -. Lakes Place. = p. m.
Band concerts IL Mulberry BEND and Abingdon Square
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
NEW IRISH CLUBHOUSE OPENED.

The new clubhouse of the Irish Club at No. 1i6
East Fifty-eighth-st opened last night. Presi-
dent James r. Fitzgerald made the address of well
come. The Irish flag and the Stars and Stripes
were draped together over the picture of Robert
lmmet which occupied the place of honor in the
parlors The bust Of Parnel, under the picture
was likewise draped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
WANT RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.

An active campaign has been organized by the
manufacturers and business men who have inter
ests in plants the United States near the border
of Canada TO secure a reciprocity treaty with that
country II is asserted by these that the
treaty desired would result in bringing hundreds
of thousands OF dollars of Canadian trade to the
United States and an effort is being made to Guilt
waite sentiment favoring the treaty both here and
In Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

ALBEMARLE-G. Gordon King Newport FIFTH
ANENU Seth A. Borden. Fan River Governor
Odell. Albany. HOII4AND-D. q. Kerr. Pittsburg
MURRAY HII.I~-Calhoun Ancrum. Camden. s {.
ST DENIS-President RAYMOND Of Wesleyan Uni
Vcrsty MlddletOwn. Conn. NICTDRIA-State SEN
ator Greene. Binghamt6n. WALDORF ASTORIA
X. c. RoeDling Trenton. WOLcOTT-Eugene War
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
POstOfhce Notice.

Should be read DAILY by all interested as changes
may -
Foreign mails for the week ending June Is. 1904
oSe IN all cases az the General Postofcs
as toiows PARCELS POST MAILS close eariisr
than closing time below mails for
germany close p. June 10 90.
Regular and Supplementary mails close Foreign
ton corner Of West and hour
nan closing time shown below except Supplementary
Mails for Europe and Central America via Colon.
one hour later at Foreign station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

Highest temperature yesterday s5 degrees: lowest.
~. average 60; average corresponding date last
year co. average for corresponding date last twenty
oeeI forecast: Partly cloudy to-day probably show
erss Thursday fair warmer light 10 fresh south 10
southeast winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
NOTES OF THE STAGE.
Miss Bertha Galland Will Try the Part
of Juliet

Miss Bertha Galland. who will continue 10 play
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall next season.
has already announced special spring perform
ance on Broadway next wear OF Romeo and juliet.
Memories OF the Maud Adams-William Faversham
production rise the further announcement
that Orrn johnson will he her Romeo. She will
appear as Juliet for week in this city, and a
few times In other cities # the East.