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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-05
F.'ORTLJNE-TELLERS HAVE
CONFESSED SECRETS

Especial Gable to The Times-Disnatch
Copyright l903)
y LONDON. April 4.--Stntements made nv
the New York fortune-teller when arrest.
ed on suspicion OF having supplied poison
< 70 a~wfn who wanted to get rid of her
husband are curlously substantiatcd by
an English member OF that uncanny tribe
who has retired from business, rich. Sho
says that the majority of her clients were
married women, from thirty-fiye to fifty
years of age and adds:
They were disconnected and unhappy.
They came to me for consolation and
nope. They wanted to be told that they
would be widows soon, and told them,
and they went away radiant
But they didn't want to be told that
they would remain widows. Not they!
Even the Oldest and plalnest OF them had
TO be told In q vague way that another
husband was indicated by all the signs,
and then they were happy.
Usually ! would tell such a client that
the second husband appeared to be al
ready married, with several children. Ii
was then evident that my client already
had him In her eye. for she would say.
eagerly: Yes, that is he and proceed to
give me all sorts of details. ending BY
saying she felt sure things would right
themselves somehow = E
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sea e,$ rich in pers pectlYe and backed by
brilliant clouds touched with the rays of
the sinking sun. The huge masses OF
color have a resting effect. while there is
abundant touch OF life In the numerous
figures presented In sunlight and shadow.
In the foreground Is an esplanade ap-
preached by flight OF massive stone
steps, brought out SO forcefully In relief
that they appea r to almost rest against
the stage itself. At the approach to this
park two statuettcs stand in the relief OF
actual stone. s HI N y
3s Tho landscape ls done In impressionistlo
Scolorlng, and the setting Of foliage. the
blending OF figures with foliage and
field, the wall. the scrub trees, the poplars
tive oil; Mr. Dodge's work, for all his fig
ures throughout his most famous cam
vases are placed in outdoor settings.
Beside the drop curtain, six OF Mfr.
Dodge's canvases hang In the Majestic
theatre. In tho lobby are two large
lunettes. one representing the \ Egyptian
dance, the other the Greek dance. Four
smaller panels are rich in color. In keep
ing with the gold and mauve and tur-t
tquo!se and blue scheme which prevails
throughout the theatre and represent Ro-
man figures. u. 4
Mr.. Dodge has other work hanging In
the library ut Washington, while his
decorations of tho great dome at the Adj
ADMINISTRATION Building at the Worlds
Fair, Chicago are we'll known. His
mural decorations In the Cato Martin,
New. York and his later interior paintings
In Keith's new theatre. Philadelphia are
accepted as models In this class II work
j NJ / b. f. = Z !.
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Tie Milk I, sorry..

h The REV. Donald C.S Mcleod, DID,
pastor OF the First Presbyt terrain Church
In Washington, has gotten himself before
the rublic%bv mn net Which vi II proba-
4Ho married d coiored mar, and d white
woman, a week or two ago, IN vlolat Lon
OF tho ,unwrtten law Of his church The
5DoctorGis described as q good. ma ured!
tchubby-faced man. thitry. four years 81
age. Tie Succeeded DR.. Talnage nearly
four years ago and his cot,gre cation In II !.
Wnshngt on. DR.. Macleod Is D. Cana
8dian, having been born III Nova Scotia.
IIe Is d graduate OF tho We tern Tn eo.l
logical Seminary Mt Allegheny, Pa. Dr..
Macleod regrets marrying the couple
Ii 4 hurry to keep another engagement
and was too delicate about pursuing tho
suspicion he had that the prospective
groom was colored. x; ja III
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The horses mentioned are among tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-05
IA a, CITY /
EDITOR
|bPfpht's Disease and Diabetes
Arc Positively Durable.

u .a r.
Before the business men who incorporated tho
i Fulton Compounds invested they put them to
she test In dozens OF cases. Hearing that r
u u n, Wood. the editor and proprietor OF The Wine
Nj nud Spirit Review, OF $50 Mont gomery ST., had
& certain case OF Bright's Disease, he was one OF
4 those urged to test The following letter Will
Il row be understood
3 " $40 Montgomery ST., San Erancisco.
4 Gentlemen &, eop as 4 my duty T. len
a my case: In November, 1900. after o long III
II ness. which carried mo 10 the verge OF the
h grave. . scientific analysis by the most noted
I tim Of Brighi's Disease. MY physician told me
~ and 3 change 10 Q warm cline. He suggested
K Eanta Barbara, and went there, having falle
from 225 pounds to less than 100 In . short time,
= During my absence in NE south 8 San Fran.
3 cisco business man called upon my wife, and
A actually curing Bri2hts Disease, and urged
that try IT, began under protest. ! soon
felt better Normal sleep returned, and IN q
/ no pounds, and enjoy better health than have
friends, and In every instance tho results were
i. Tor years. Thu world ought TO know thai
~ - my o%l 1900 fortune, VII be GLAD 70
,athered mu,} II, NJ WooD.n
dded many mo. --
NJ his soJourn tina rree thu; Briehts Disease
Il his Intelligence but ,sblc, but 81 per cent ars
4 inestimable value to der the Falton Com.
10 has been the frequentl H nI soa ~
al Of the governors. especial ave and Il "a f.,
riend. Governor Montreal, O \. Fulton CO.,
rhe youth|es yoyager expects 'shcisco, solo
t'I a, 4, ,1r,er part Of April and coma
" e g reg Canal and the Medl-
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wlrHoury1AE PATIENTS kAOwLEDoEi

.oHRtNE,, IA a preparation bnsed on well.
known medical prneiles ana Iftra Il
less, odofless, colorlcss and entirely Without
any, bad directs whatever 1t cnn lie Eivcn IN
water, milk, tea OF coffee, without tho pa-
~ Ii most cases. tho craving for il1uor Ia not q
mere habit but disease recruiting more th an
that oaR1 Il viii destroy all desire for Il!
coholic ,stitnulants n any form, and we Tllil
it never fails II tones up the diseased stoni::
aet and g!ves. a hcurty appetite and ~ good ss
digestion. s tcndy nerves soon follow its use.
CHoa !. endorsed at,f by thc D =.
Public mem elrrsStncn. rhysieiats members r.
3I Nj. B. F, Smith, President q - =. Smith !!
Fireproof Construction Coz Washlngto ton. D. a.
observation 4 Of tho wonderful power !. OF your
remedy for alcoholism. l. envy you the grcnt
hSys to hrns Joy nr "a pplness
your good work." St f.tttig, III titlfls8
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THE TIMES SUNDAY 1903

Whereby MI. Har tridge may reach zap
Meanwhile, we must walt Tor the COM
plete story Of David o. tSeefe the man
who made himself d king. iS 81
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
BOWEN ASPIRES To
AN AMBASSADORSHIP
May Have His Wish Gratifed-On
Leave of Absence.

Minister Bowen has been granted two
months leave of absence from his post
in Venezuela and is about to return to
the United States and spend the time
here.
1t is possible Mr.. Bowen may not re-
turn to Caracas as minister 1t is said
he aspires to an Enthusiastically. and
there is a desire on the part of the Ad-
ministration to elevate him to such q
position as soon as there is a vacancy.
in recognition of the service he rendered
to the United States indirectly in serv-
ing Venezuela as her special representa-
tive in the settlement of the claims of
the powers.
The mission to Mexico has been sug-
gested as the one which Mr. Bowen may
ultimately receive. Ambassador Clay
ton has already held the post longer
than it is usual for an ambassador to
serve. but is not inclined to surrender
the position. which is the most lucra-
tive In the service. all things considered.
Should he vacate. however. or be re-
called. it Is quite probable Mr.. Bowen
would succeed him.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
SMITH PIANO COMPANY
AS A CORPORATION
Manufacture of Bradbury Instruments
Crown to Large Proportions

The Washington business of F. G..
Smith, the manufacturer of the Brad
bury piano. was yesterday Incorporated
under the laws of the District. The in
corporate name will be the IF G..
Smith Piano Company of Washington
The incorporators of the new company
are Freedom G. Smith and Freeborn G.
Smith, jr., of New York, and William P.
Van WickIe. j. J. Darlington and T. c.
Dublin, OF Washington.
The first meeting of the new company
was held at the Office of J. J. Darling
ton. The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Freedom e
Smith. president; William P Van
Wickle. vice president; F G. Smith, jr.,
treasurer; J. ]. Darlington, general
counsel; A. ]. Powell, secretary. and
Victor ]. Becker. acting secretary,
The Washington business has grown TO
such proportions that Mr.. Smith thought
1t would be wise to form a stock com
pany. This arrangement was specially
gratifying to Mr.. Van Wickle, who has
had charge of the Washington business
since 1879. and has watched its growth
from a small beginning TO its present
prominent position in the piano trade OF
the South.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, June 11.-William
Veirs Bouic, as attorney for Walter ".
Mooley and wife. has filed an important
bill in the county court asking for the
courts order for the sale and partition
of real estate at Derwood. this county.
The property In question is a valuable
farm, owned by the late Marchant Rick
etts and consists OF 154 acres. This
farm, with other real estate. was de-
vised by Ricketts, to his son. Robert II.
Ricketts,, and wife, for life, and at their
death to the children of Robert H, liv-
Ing at the time of his death. Robert
H. Ricketts, died about ten years ago
and his widow Mary took the life estate.
which has now been sold under an or
der of court and bought by the COM
plainant, who has also purchased two
other interests therein, namely. hat
of two children - Uriah and Clarence
Ricketts, One interest has been bought
by Clarence H. Hoskinson at private
sale and another purchased by him at
sheriff sale, leaving In all six interests
unsoId outside of the children of the
late Robert H Ricketts,
The board OF election supervisors for
this county met Tuesday afternoon and
appointed the judges of election for the
county for the coming year. With but
a few exceptions the judges of last year
were reappointed.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
MRS. LOO LIN SAILS
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Forgets Horrors of the Pacific De-
tention Shed.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 11.-One of the
passengers on the steamship Valencia,
which sailed yesterday for Vancouver,
was Mrs. Loo Lin, whose captivity in the
detention shed OF the Pacific Mail wharf
ior- Eorty-two days caused great indigna-
ticn in this city. Mrs. Loo is en- route
10 Montreal, where she will await the
arrival of her teachers certificate from
China, which will entitle her to adris-
sion to the United States. Scores of
Chinese and a large delegation of white
women were at the wharf - bid her
godspeed
Il am overjoyed at my fre,do L and
the prospect of soon reioining nv hus-
bald" said the talented Iit..e women.
Eli of the discomforts of the detention
pen have been forgotten In the past few
days, following my release on {. bond.
The women of San francisco have been
wonderfully kind TO me. and | have been
made TO understand that tt was 1hrodgh
nc fault of the people of you- city hat 1
Eavo had to undergo the humiiia. en- OF
imprisonment.
The subordinates having charge of
tho detention pen did everything posi-
bic for my comfort. Each day flowers
and delicacies were sent to me- and the
long Imprisonment, was made less weari-
some thereby
Mrs. Loo Yin Is a remarkable Chinese
woman. far ahead of the majority OF her
sex who have come to these shores from
the Fiowery Kingdom. She is well edu-
Gated and deep thinker On Monday
scvening she delivered a lecture at the
Chinese Presbyterian Church in this
city to more than 900 Chinese men and
women. This was the first occasion of
the kind in this country at which the
two sexes intermingled.
Mrs. Loo Lin spoke of the present OPP
portupities for spreading Christianity in
China. as compared with conditions be-
fore the Boxer troubles. She told of the
great advance of education of women in
China, of the number of schools opened,
ard of the women teachers, who are TAX
Ing a prominent place in the affairs of
the nation. Her address won the admir-
alton of the American hearers present
on6 was favorably commented upon by
the press
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
BAIL REDUCED

sicners that the checks cashed were all.
q, nearly all. paid through the Central
National Bank. and this circumstance is
to be inquired into.
A. B. Duvall, the Corporation Coun-
sci, who was present at the Board ses-
sion today, said the requirement of the
bank for Watson to place. his signature
on the checks cashed was not legal re-
quirement, but one banks generally
would require as a means of identifying
the person to whom the money was
paid
AS result of the conference today it
was decided that the banks could be
held liable only for those checks, the
Endorsement of which was tempered
with. The Commissioners ordered these
checks to be sorted out and steps
taken to recover on them. 1t was not
known today how many there would be
or what the amount.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
Information for Fishermen

Many carp have been caught this
spring in the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. along the Georgetown wharves
One of the canal boatmen yesterday
hauled in an eighteen FOUNDER.
AS far up as Willamsport. it IS re-
ported, several good black bass catches
have recently been made.
Fishing OF the Potomac. however, Is
still poor, owing to the condition of the
water.
Condition of water-Great Falls
Temperature, 70; condition. 2; Dalecar-
liza reservoir-Temperatu 10; condi-
ton at north connection. 2; condition
at south connection, 3. Georgetown dis
tributing acknowledgements y:
condition at infuent gatehouse, 8; con-
dition at efiuent gatehouse. g. Wash
ington city acknowledgements rs;
condition at infuent, 3; condition at eff.
fluent. g.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
BROOELAND GREETS
WASHINGTON GUESTS
Reception to Commissioners and
Other Residents

Brookland. as fascinating as a June
bride, clad in rich evening attire, and
aglow with light. gave a hospitable re-
ception to a number of distinguished
guests last night. The District Commits
sioners, trustees of the Washington
Public Library. rector of the Catholic
University, and others were present to
pay happy compliments and to praise
the spirit of enterprise in that thriving
suburb
The reception was in charge of a
special committee of the Brookland Cit
liens Association, and the occasion
brought together great company Of
people TO participate in the welcome ex-
tended TO the guests. Every house in
Brookland was Illuminated Chinese
lanterns hung in front yards upon the
trees and suspended from piazzas.
Strings of them We're along the streets,
and the capital of Japan on a festive
night never presented a more gorgeous
appearance.
AT the corner of Providence and
Twelfth Streets a stand was erected,
trimmed with bunting and potted plants.
A section of the Marine Band furnished
the music, and as the guests arrived
soon after s O'Clock. every man, woman
and child in Brookland was crowded
around to welcome them.
A F. Kinnan, president of the Citi-
zens' Association, presided He made a
brief address explaining the purpose Of
the reception. He complimented the
Commissioners upon the success of their
nj I'd
said the people held no fear. that the
municipal interests would be protected
even in the recent surprising defalca-
ton.
The Commissioners each made fitting
response. Mr.. Macfarland spoke OF
Brookland as the home of the Catholic
University. Mr.. West upon the progress
sive spirit of the suburb, and Colonel
Biddle spoke briefly and in a happy
manner of the meeting of citizens with
their rulers.
The spot upon which the stand was
built is the site chosen for the branch
Carnegie Library. Reference was made
TO this fact by Mr.. Kinnan and Rufus
H Thayer. Charles ]. Bell and S. W
Woodward, who spoke upon the library
project
Mgr D. J. o'Connen. rector of the
university. was introduced and spoke
about the growing power of America il
the worlds politics. and of Washing
ton as the future Capital of the world.
Among those present beside the
speakers mentioned were John Joy Ed
son. Thomas w. Smith. president of the
Board OF Trade; William F. GUIDE, pres
ident of the Business Mems Association;
Gen. George H Harries, DR.. A. P. Far
don. and A T. Stuart.
The Brookiand Guitar and Mandolin
Club. led by Mrs. C. C. Groomes, played
several selections.
The committee in charge was A. F
Kinnan. chairman; E. F. Ellis, DR.. a
Patten, c. c. Groomes, Or. NJ. ]. Holmes
]. /. Sherwood, Capt. John B. Lord, Dr.
Theodore Y Hull, Frank A. Harrison, E
SouthaH, Judge Pennybacher. S. D. Boss
and Capt. Joseph Banner.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11

emit and which is still echoing in other
hearts throughout the Southland. In
part he said:
What we do not know is the measure
less sympathy of the men who have
climbed the highest.
we look about throughout the broad
land and we see almost as an invariable
rule the men who are at the head OF
the great railways of this country
started as Door boys.
This is conspicuousIy and gloriously
true Of our own great road.
They know what we know of the hard
lines of frugality and toll in early life
They know of the anxious mother
whose support they were.
They know of the elf-sacrifice which
our service requires, of the putting away
of boyish pleasures AMI companionshir
that the manly burden might be braveIy
borne
Such men can never forget, nor can
they ever withheld true and helpful sym
pathy from every truly deserving boy
and man following after them.
Such men know that their days are
diminishing, and they know full well
that the work OF continuing and still fur
| Their advancing the success of the great
railroad work is dependent upon the
young men of the proper makeup, close
ly following after them
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
ALEXANDRIA 5yEWS NOTES
Wreck on Southern.

ALEXANDRIA. June IA head-on
collision between two freight trains
on the Southern Railroad last night
about o'clock resulted In seri-
Gus and perhaps fatal injury to sew
eral Alexandrians. The collision oc-
CURED at Ravensworth, about twelve
miles south of this city. and is said TO
have been caused by mistaken orders.
Those most seriously injured were
Charles Keys. jr.. railroad insurance
agent. travelling in the engine OF one of
the colliding trains, and a negro fire.
man. The injured men were brought to
this city about 100 o'clock this morn
ing. They were taken to the Alexandria
Hospital. where medical attention was
given them. Information from the hos
pital this morning Is to the effect that
Mr.. KEYS Is in a Drecarious condition.
but that the negro is slightly improved,
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
Real Estate to Be Sold.

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
C. Barley presiding, the following cases
We're disposed of: In the chancery suit
Of Wheatley Son VS.. Martha V. Van
Week and others the commissioner IN
chancery, z. 3. Taylor, filed his report
upon. the claims of all creditors. He
says in his report that the persona
estate will not be enough 10 pay all the
claims. and recommends that certain
real estate be sold for that purpose. Tne
suit is 10 settle the estate of the late
John P. and Mary V. Clarke.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
Prices of Steel.

Railroad officers who are worrying as
to what the United States Steel Corpor-
alton intends TO charge for material next
year must remain anxious for several
days longer.
1t is announced that the list has not
yet been made up. but that it will not
differ to a great extent from last year
small difference, however, when a
company is planning like the Southern,
to spend $4,000, 900 may amount to a
great deal
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
MOTOR RACERS ARE HERE,
READY FOR NIGHTS MEET

The motor races are scheduled to be
pulled of at the Coliseum if the weather
conditions are favorable.
Moran, the welI-known Chelsea rider,
reached the city yesterday, and repaired
to the bowl. where he INDUCED in a
good stiff workout
De Guichard and Monroe are slated
TO arrive in the city early this after
noon. and they. too, will test their ma
chimes, and have everything IN readi-
ness for the nights n set.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
FIELD GUNS FOR
STATE MILITIA

Under the direction OF Acting Score
tary Sanger, General Crozier, the chief
of ordnance of the army, is making
preparations to supply State militias
with the new model field gun and other
artillery equipments, as provided by
Congress at It's last session. The guns
are OF the latest improved type, and
similar to those supplied to the regular
army
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
ATTEMPT AT BRIBERY.

CHICAGO. June 11.-Charges of at
tempted bribery in connection with a
settlement OF the cooks and walters
strike viii be made tonight at the meet
Ing of the restaurant owners associa-
ton. It IS reported that persons who
are not members Of the joint board Of
the unions have approached certain
members of the association and told
them that for a consideration the strike
could be settled The amount named Is
$4,000.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
Condition of the Crops.

The Government crop reports are
cheering to those who have to get in the
freight. According TO that just issued
all localities are doing we'll and the
farmers as well as the railroads have
much money in sight. The South and
Southwest are particularly well off.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
PaIlor Car Service to Oneonta, New
York, via Pennsylvania Railroad.

parIor car viii be operated between PhiIadel-
phia and Oneonta, n Y, via Jersey City and
Kingston on train leaving Washington Mt
a. m. daily except Sunday, arriving at Oneonta
at 7:I3 p. On the return trip the car ar
rives at Philadelphia in time to connect with
train leaving that point at SIS p m, which has
q Pullman buffet parlor car.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11
BOSTON WELL NURsED

BOSTON, June u.-Army nurses and
graduate nurses were in this city yes
to-day in large numbers. the former
having come TO attend the seventh an
nual reception of the Massachusetts As
sociation, and the graduate nurses to at
tend the sixth annual convention of the
Alumnae Association of the United
States.
The Washington times., 1903-06-11


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