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The Washington times., 1906-10-07
PARIS MESSENGERS
ESTABLISHED AT LAST

PARIS, Oct 6-At last Paris - TO
have a district messenger service.
4 great source Of annoyance 10 Amer
leans in Paris has been the lack OF a
messenger service. Any one wishing 20
send a note By hand 10 any part Of the
city has been obliged TO have recourse to
the "chasseUr.' or 70 depend upon the
more or less reliable services Of the
corner bOotolaCk Messenger boys exist,
but they are attached 90 the postal de-
partment and deliver only such mes
sages as are mailed in the ordinary way
with extra stamps IN the special deliv.
cry box.
The new service has been organized
by an American woman. Miss Andrews
who has been associated for several
years with Miss Marbury, the American
agent FOR the French Society Of ORA
Taatic Authors
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STURGEON NOT A MEMBER.

The Rev, Thomas Spurgeon maintains
the same attitude toward the British
Baptist Union as mis- father. lie ID not
member of IT. and has recently de-
clared his purpose 20 remain outside Of
il as long as The present state Of mat
ters continues.
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Beloved Everywhere.

OF his friendships nothing need be
said except that he has friends whar-
ever he has been and admirers wher-
ever his. duty has been discharged
Kindly and charitable. characterized by
high breeding, courteous 10 all, courage
Gus in all things, Gen. John NJ. Wilson
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| IN connection with the sale or the ChOc-
taw- -Chickasaw coal lands, I9Oi-5.
Chairman Of the Presidential inaugu-
ration committee Of citizens. 1905.
President OF the Washington Board Of
Trade at present.
Commander Loyal Legion of the Dis
trict of Columbia. 1S99-l900.
President Of the Columbia Hospital for
Women.
President Training School for Nurses
and member of the board ct directors OF
the Reform School for Girls from 1900
to 1903
On board Of directors of the National
Episcopal Foundation.
Member Of the Washington Monument
Association.
On the Corooran Art Gallery board OF
directors.
On executive committee Of the CIu-
zens' Relief Association from 1902 70
1904.
On the Anthracite Coal Strike Com
mission, October. 1902. until March, 1898
Vice president for the District OF Co
lumbia of the Thomas Jefferson Ne
mortal Association.
On the board Of directors Of the Ma
tiOnal Geographic Society.
Works Under Flag.
These are the things that The general
has done and is doing. To them he
gives his unWaveripg attention His
office or den" on the second floor Of his
tastefully furnished house ON Massa-
chusetts avenue. is where he works.
On his desk stands a small United States
flag, so that he works always under the
colOrs. His desk is kept scrupulOusly
neat. with his papers In careful order
It reminds y6T of nothing 50 much as
military precision-and work.
Personally and physically the general
IS siNty-nine years young. He goes
do-,n a flight of stairs with the agility
or a youth. frequently clearing the last
SIX at a single bound His hand clasp
is strong ana steady. In his eyes is the
light Of enthusiasm anC mis- high spirit.
No Cne can talk with I'm without be
ing impressed by the fact that the gem
eral has achieved the unusual and has
preserved his illusions.
With all his strength and capacity for
work, he has a strong sense of humOT
and is good story teller as we'll as a
good listener.
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EEL FROM A WINpAW.

George Garter colured, fOTty-One years
old. of 1908 First street southwest, fell
from "A scCOnd-StCry window. lie was
injured about lie back. and was taken
to .he Emergency HoslitsI.
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Holmes ''Milk" Bread Is Best.

Best materials and best methods make
Holmes. genuine homemade MIX
Rread. the most delicious and most uu-
rritIous bread TO be had. Mixed with
milk instead Of water. Delivered fresh
and clean from oven 10 table, 9c loaI.
Delicious homemade pies, L5C- Holmes
Bakery, lst & r SITS Phones 4. 1870 & III
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Special KotioeI

ALL OF OUR MEATS ARE GOVERN
MENT INSPECTED BY GOLDEN d co
GET THE BEST FOR THE LEAST MONEY
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Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etes
Phils. oyster & Chop House. 5l3 11th nv.
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Thorp Carpet Cleaning q.

Can make your old carpets look Ike
new. Phone NJ 9o25. Plant 4ss Maine
ave. SW.
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Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
Phua. oyster & Chop House. 513 11th NV.
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Coali CoaIl Coal f!

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J.
q NJ e. Grace, 4th & ne. Phone 7. ls3.
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LOCAL MENTION.

Sunday Hours, s P. II. to II P. NJ.
PhHa. oyster q Chop House, 5l8 llth NV.
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A great deal of interest IS being taken
in the trial Of John Popkins tomor-
row in Criminal Court No. ]. for his
deadly assault upon his fourteen-year-
old niece. Mary Popkins, July 3, last
According TO the story told at the time
OF the assault. the attack made by
Popkins was most brutal, and it is a
miracle that the girl is stiH living
After the attack upon his niece Pop
kins attempted TO end his own life,
but was unsuccessful.
On the date mentioned. Popkins. who
is twenty-four years old, and who il
is also said was desperately IN love
with his niece, entered her home at
1915 Eighth street northwest ana, lass
ing through the house. went into the
back yard and called the girl. Receiv-
ing no answer, IL is said he became en-
ragged, and, going back into the house
and finding his niece in the front room.
struck her a terrific blow with his
fist.
Fractured GiTIs Skull.
He then caught the girl by her neck.
Il Is said, and struck her again ana
again upon her head, fracturing her
skull. 1t is said POpkins then took a
razor from his pocket and slashed the
girl across her throat, cutting the
jugular vein.
Seeing that she stul lived. ii IS said
POpkins stopped over her and drew the
razor across one of her wrists several
times. He then turned the razor upon
his own throat, with intent 10 end his
life.
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Gas Drop Lights, e4c, $3.50, Sz.oo,
l204 C ST. c. A. Muddiman & Co. Gle y %.
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is. literally. beloved in every section Of
The country.
Mckinley and John Hay were his
friends. Cleveland and Roosevelt are
names which are in his daily life as
friends and companions. A Democrat
all his life. he has gone through his
career with the esteem of Republicans
as well as of those of his own political
persuasion.
a letter from General sherman is one
OF the many tributes General Wilson
has received. II was written in 1883,
and Is as follows.
General Sherman's Letter.
Headquarters Army of The United
states Washington, j.. c. Oet, 81,
1858. II 80 ot night
Col. John NJ Wilson. L. 5. Engineers,
Washington. ID. e..
Dsav CoI5ueI-I fear 7 must leave the
city without doing what ] oughi-tEaI
IS, CdliluE uu You and your EGJt vile lE
your home on Connecticut avenue but
ara going 10 ask YOU 80 accept the viii
for the deed along with the assurance
of tfe higu Taspss- IN which l hold you
personally and prDtJ ssIOndlly. | believe
that no general officer has ever held tie
engineers I'm higher esteem tndn / have,
especially when their usual knowledge IS
slEulcm snrcd. as ia your case. with the
rUuctir3, experience with wen ia the
camp i'm the field, aud m barracks. II
requires great knowledge tG take rude
blocks of marble and make or them "a
gTpiFnl arch, bUt stiil greater TO take "a
mass of rude men and work them into
q skilled army, and Wnou tie engineer
can do both well, then he Is master.
! believe YOU 10 be one OF these, and
that yOu appreciate NY efforts 20 bring
the corps irlo more perfect harmony
with the whole army and that you 10
not understand ne as thereby selfshly
attempting 10 eniorFe MY OWE authority.
The fact that YOU have seen service
Iu tie artillery ana with ar army in
the field makes YOU better engine ar
and qualities Won foT the command OF
meu. One who sits down and eNclaims
What's the u--1' hos not learned the
lesson taught by HistCIV, for homer and
fame will come TO him who is best pre-
pared The more certain By reason of
the E0PCSSity being sudden and uuaY-
ptCteu Though with the morrow / viii
cease 10 be IN author yet l VIII none
the less he General sherman and. in
that capacity, VIII WelCh the Ca.ecr Of
those who have attracted my EOtice.
men with brains and muscles and hearts.
and I 1eE YOU to feel that l regard you
as one of the greatest promise. tlGt I
VIII rejoice in Your success, and will
cheer YOU on 40 deserve and reach the
lis,hest round of the ladder OF fame.
Sincerely, Nour friend.
W. r. SHERMAN.
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United and Suit Co. purchased our
throughout
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Mems Cravenctte Rain Coats

.,. as a: 5::s' s :.ss; a:::ss: ,''' $780, Sl.OO
day s:s. s:'' $500 "'...-..1:. until mex. s.' $500
Mems Rain Coats single double breasted
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Mems Cravenete Rain Goats, made in latest 90 m
stye loose effect in pads; worth SO Choice NIX I'LL
until 10 O'Clock next Saturday night YOsOU
Mems Cravenettes satin lined we'll tailor
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tan black Sc worth up to s28. Choice Until n ~
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Hghgrade Goats for made up the styles and
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Ladies' Cravenette Rain Coats

Ladies Rain Goats that can be worn in rain Gn nA
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Ladies High-grade CraveneeS collar and coaress effects
made up in twenty different styles; assorted q a M
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Ladies Finest PneStley Cravenettes; ex
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We also have on sale Boys and Girls Rain Coats made
in latest styles with long capes; $500 and $500 @ AP
values Choice until 10 O'Clock next Saturday n
Diph z n
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resident of Tie Federal commission
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Generals Civil History.

Degree OF LID. conferred by Colum-
bian University. 1890.
Member of American Society of Civil
Engineers. 1855 TO 1901.
Past president Of the Society Of Civil
Engineers, of Cleveland. Ohio.
Member Of the Federal commission In
1903 20 investigate the disaster TO the
steamer General Slocum in New York
haTbor i'm tune. 1905.
Member and president of the board of
visitors of West Point Military Academy,
June. 1903
President o the FederaI commission
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
BROKER HELD IN BAIL.
E. C. PAUL, of Taunton, Mass, To Be Ex-
amined on Warrant from New Hampshire.

Edward g. Paul. broker. OF Taunton. Mass.
was arrsigned in the Tombs court yesterday,
charged with being a fugitive from Justice. De
tectve SeTgeauts Carey and McCsterty. who
rested PAUL Tuesday night. at Broadway and
AID street, showed Magistrate FInelts a warrant
issued by William II. Alvin justice OF the peace,
OF Portsmouth. n II. The paper alleged that
Paul defrauded the brokerage firm OF William TT.
Kilburne Co ot s74s 50 BY draft which turned
out be worthless
PAUL told the court. through his counsel. that
when he procured the money on the draft he had
acted in good faith. At that time he solvent.
and believed himself able TO pay hundred times
the face value OF the draft. He had obtained the
money his counsel said. for speculatinx IN grain.
Mr. PAUL continued 10 speculate and when pay
ment on the draft became due. thirty days later.
he was unable to make good for the accommOds-
ton
Since that time. counsel continued. his client had
become solvent again. and was able 70 meet all Of
his obligations. Magistrate Finelite held PAUL IN
Sl.OO0 bail for examination or September 9. Mr..
PAUL 81 60 in money to the city Chamber
lans office, and released shortly before noon.
Mr. PAUL said later that he would go immedi-
ately 10 Portsmouth and take up the draft. with
interest and costs The Justice of the peace who
issued the warrant. Mr.. PAUL also explained.
the counsel for the complainant in the proceedings
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
SAW ISLAND BORN.
Navigating Officer of Albatross Says
SO-UpheId by Scientist.

San Francisco. Sept. 5.-Lieutenant Hepburn.
navigating officer of the Albatross believes that
he witnessed the birth Of the volcanic island
which arose from the in the Aleutian ISL
ands about the time this city was shaken by
the earthquake last April. One of Hepburns
shipmates is willing 10 corrobOrate the navi-
gator in his belief but others on board are In
clned TO ascribe the Ieutenant's vision 70 a
trick OF the fog.
Whether he the island born or not the
new peak hot when the Albatross passed
u that attempt made 10 land. and when
the revenue cutter Perry came along later her
officers did go ashore and named the new land
Perry Island.
Professor Fl. Heath, who fills the chair OF
invertebrate zoology AT Stanford University. and
who arrived here yesterday on the liner Amer
lea. left the AlbatrOss at Negesaki He was not
on board at the time Lieutenant Hepburn wit
messed the arrival of Perry Island. but he heard
both sides OF the story, and believes Hepburn.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New York, Wednesday. Sept 5, 1906
ARRIN EIl


Steamer Bayamo Cuban. Huff Tampf-o August ~ q,
James 2 Ward & 20. with mdse- Arrived the al
steamer Oceanic tBr,. Cameron Liverpool aualst %
and Oueenst9Nn 80 20 the White Line.
cabin and Sl6 steerage passengers. malls
rived at the Bar 551 a IN
steamer Comanche staples. JacksonviIie Septemb-r
70 me tlyde IS 90 With passengers and mdse. Isft
steamer Roma tFrl. Pavy. MarssiIes August ~. 20
James w Elwel 60 with caoin and / iOT steerags
steamer Hamilton. Boaz. Newport News and NoTfoiS.
% the old Dominion - -. with passengers and mdss
steamer ThornhilI ,Rri Dickson Tocopia June II 70
Vessel Duvsl & 60 with mdSe- Arrived at the Bar
Steamer SABINE vourg Galveston Angus, % to G, II
Mallory Co With E'dze Lett QuaTan'ins az SOS
steamer 'seorsetoNn smith. brunswick Septemhsr j
with railroad ties - The l@hish Valley Railroad
20 the Atlantic Coas; Lumber Corporation Left 0uaran
steamer p sisl- Boyd Galveston August % 70 the
sou5hsTn Pacific company. with mdss Left ouarantins
Comal Risk Mobile August IS. and Brunswick
September e Mallory 20. with passengers aud
mdse feft Quarantine AZ 6.s5
steamer Panama CORNING Colon August SO. n the
eamer Msrzanillo GSIbaTi Zones Steneusz,s Az,,.,
Bar az G,04 m
stsarler Ca7ityba tClban,. Wright Gbara August "a
Steamer ssrnia CCierl Wintzsr Savanils August ~
% the Hamburg American Ltne with Sc
malls and mds- Arrived az the har ar 80
SAILED
Steamers Majestic tri Liverpool Queenstown. Pots
dam IRltchl. Rotterdam via Rouogne Vandala ,ti~rl
Alden. singapore. Hong Kons (Norl verona
tNorl AID Air I'd Duuois tNori.
Hamburg: Jamaica Nipe I,ay. Rvron
PARA. aISranha- etc: vsldiva ocisr Inasus Port au
LswispOrt Italia (B). Naples Marseilles
Anne Norfolk and Newport News san Marcos Galveston
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
RAPID TUNNEL BUILDING.
Records Broken an JerSey City
COrtIandr Street Tube.

All records for tunnel building. it is said. have
been broken by the work the Cortlandt street
tunnel from Jersey City. Though the borings for
the tunnel We're begun about six months ago one
of the twin tubes has been laid from the Jersey
shore halfway TO Manhattan Island. Not one fatal
accident in the tube proper has occurred.
II the present rate of speed the Cortlandt
street tunnel was maintained the tube in course OF
construction would be built I'm about a year which,
according engineering experts. would be 4 re-
markabs feat
From the centre OF the bed OF the North River to
the New York side is rock and the boring through
the rock is expected To he done slowly. At least
eighteen months will elapse. II is thought. before
the east end OF the tube touches tho Manhattan
shore
also being done quickly. The north terminal Of this
tunnel route will be at sd street and Sixth avenue.
entire main and local sewerage and drama ge
system had 10 be readjusted- A new main sewer
for the avenue recently laid from 18th streer
and Sixth avenue TO the North River The drama ge
pipes In the avenue have also been rearranged.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
CHILD KILLED BY TRUCK.
Run Over While Playing in Street Near
Home.

Janice ST. Pale, eight years old. Of No 2044
First avenue. was killed instantly yesterday after
noon by being run by truck. the horses being
started by her she fell between the
wheels The driver Of the truck ran away. and
detectives Of the East 1O4th street station are
looking for him
the truck, which had stopped in front of her
home. AS she climbing OF she slipped and fell
10 the pavement. AS she struck the asphalt she
screamed. and the horses. frightened. started on
Before any could reach the girl the rear wheel
passed over her chest. An ambulance
money from the Harlem HOSPITAL. but Dr. over
ton. who responded. said that the girl had been
instantly killed.
The horses We're stopped few yards away and
Detectives Dlnnegan and Levy. Of the East lO4th
street station. waited for the driver No one
seemed know where the driver had gone. and
although search made in the nearby houses
trace of him could be found The truck was
taken 10 the police stables.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
UHIRLED TO HIS DEATH.
Foot Caught BetTeen Betting and
Huge Fla U'heel.

Frederick Fitzmeyer. thirty-nine years old. a
machinist living at No IOl East 145th street,
was whirled around on a fourteen-foot fywheel
in the plant OF the De la Vergne Refrigerating
Manufacturing Company in The Bronx, yester-
day afternoon. and was removed TO the Lincoln
Hospital suffering from fractured skull, IN
ternsl injuries and fractured ribs. He died
shortly after his arrival
Fitzmeyer mounted a stepladder to kick on
the hywheel belt. as he wanted 20 repair the
sine. His foot was caught between the betting
and the hyWheel.
g. r. Dunn. the general manager. sa " the
mans plight. and as Fftzmeyer completing
the first revolution. Dunn. at the risk Of his life
grabbed the machnst's arms and pulled him TO
the floor.
The force Of the wheel was such that Fftz-
meyer hurled to the floor with terrific force
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
END ALLEGED RACE UIRE.
Telegraph Company Discontinues
Contract 7cith j. j. QuinIdn S Co.

The leased wire OF the French Telegraph Cable
Company alleged 20 be used in furnishing the
results Of races to poolrooms has been discOntin-
ued. Immediately after the story appeared. saying
that il was being used for such purpose, the
lease was cancelled yesterday by the telegraph
company. The officials OF the company disclaim
ali knowledge OF the kind OF messages sent over
the wire and say that they supposed It was being
used Cor legitimate brokerage business The story
that il used by gamblers. they say. was
started by discharged employe.
The wire was leased last February 20 J. J. Quin-
ian & Co. stock brokers. OF Providence. The
contract with the telegraph company was made
through J. q. Potter. the manager OF the firm.
which he said. was a member OF the Metropolitan
Stock Exchange. The price paid for the leased
wire was 10 be 5000 clause OF the contract
forbiddng the lessees 10 the wire for any
purpose other than kilograms concerning their
brokerage business. ana giving the company
the right 10 take the control OF the wire in
any emergency
Another clause gave either party the right TO
terminate the contract upon twenty-four hours
notice for any Acting under the right con-
ferred by this clause. the company informed J. J.
QUinlan & 90. that the lease had been revoked.
The officials a. the cOmpany declared Yesterday
thar they had not the slightest knowledge where
the New York Offices Of Quinlan g. Co. were sit
uated. They said that although the contract had
that racing information had been sent over the
wire.
That the discharged smploye. who. they say. is
responsible for the story, or the man whom he
brought into the Offices of the company had any
opportunity 10 receive the alleged racing mes
sage. which they alleged they did Is denied at
entered the room their furtive manner attracted
attention, and both were elected.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
swINDLE OVER CARPET swEEpERs.
Fake" Inspectors Adjust Machines for
ST Each in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield. -. J.. Sept. iaD.-In.pecting
carpet sweepers has been profitable industry for
the last two days here with gang OF swindlers
one OF them would call az a house. representing
himself emplOye Of the carpet sweeper's
maker with orders 70 inspect the machine. when
il is brought him. he looks II and finds that
II Is all our OF adjustment that II will cost 81 to
put IT I'm perfect working order, in its present
condition IL is likely TO damage every piece Of
pet II IS used on.
The swinder takes the sweeper away, brings IL
back i'm a few hours, says he has adjusted n. and
demands g. II il is forthcoming he sends the
manager The alleged manager threatens to
port the matter TO the company.
T. W. Williams, vice-president Of a carpet sweep
or company in Warren street, says that his COM
pany never has sent out men to repair machines.
and that II these swindlers are arrested II will
make an example OF them.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Harry Calica. three years old of No. 534 Ninth
avenue. fell from the thirc floor front window Of
his home yesterday morning while watching a
parade and fractured his skull lie was taken 10
Roosevelt Hospital. and may die.
Salvatore Lacauci. fourteen years old. of No 2Os
East e7th street. was arraigned yesterday before
Justice Deuel. in the Children's Court a charge
CT burglary. He entering tho house at
No Sc East 1O6th street. Another boy who
with him escaped Lacauci fell while trying 20
escape and was caught Justice Deuel. paroled him
until September 2s on his promise 20 reform.
Rufus c. Mason. said 20 be a brother OF Mrs
Izella Brown. OF Love Syndicate" fame. was re-
moved 10 the Tombs prison yesterday from JefIer-
sol Market court prison after an indictment had
been found against him for grand larceny. Bail
was set AT Sl,5OO-
William Kinsella. sixty years old. a shoe
maker. died suddenly yesterday at his sons home.
No SO Murray street