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The Washington times., 1903-03-04
THINKS COLOMBIA WILL
CONFIRM CANAL TREATY
Cromwell Reaches Understanding With
the Attorney General.

William Nelson Cromwell. general
counsel Of the New Panama Canal Com
Pany, yesterday confirmed the report
that ne hai reached a complete under
standing with the Attorney General
upon the points involved in the con-
tract for tine purchase OF the Panama
Canal properties. and that the docI-
ments whicn make the contract binding
upon the Government and the canal
company have been signed and deliy-
cred.
This action absolutely assures to the
United States the acquisition and com
Fiction of the Panama Canal. as well as
the control Of the railroad. The rest is
only matter of detail and Of time. The
only delay now in the taking of actual
possession ~ the United States arises
from the necessary formaIities of ratI-
tcation Of the pending treaty by the
United States and Colombia: but in
tho meantime the Panama Canal Com
pany viii continue the work Of Construc-
toE upon the isthmus IN accordance
with the plans OF the Isthmian Canal
Commission. and keep the working
forces in steady operation up to the
day that The United States takes actual
charge
Mr. Cromwell expresses himself DIS
convinced chat the treaty will be con-
filmed by the new Congress. for which
elections are now taking place. although
IN several respects the treaty is not
what the Colombian government de
sired.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Redeeming Stamps.

The work OF redeeming revenue
stamps issued for the Spanish war tax
is now practically completed. The stamp
division Of the Internal Revenue Bureau
has handled over 800 tons OF obsolete
stamped bank checks, proprietary
stamps. ami other matter bearing the
war revenue stamp A temporary force
las been maintained to aid in this work
OF from twenty-five to sixty clerks
Npw. however. the work that remains
can be accomplished by the permanent
force. and the temporary appointees will
&c dropped. The stamps redeemed range
In value from Is cent 10 81 600. and IL
s. estimated that the value OF the
stamps redeemed has amounted TO So
C0h.0O0 already. As the time limit for
the redemption Of the stamps is July.
1904. stamps are still being sent In for
redemption. The stamps have come
from all parts of the United States. and
some from Europe.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
FIREMEN'S COFFEE FUND
SUBSCRIPTIONS POUR IN

Commissioner Mcfarland is much
pleased that the amount he suggested
as necessary for the hremen's coffee
fund for this year, $4CO. has been sub
sCribed. The total amount Of subscrip-
tiOns IS SIS.
Arrangements have been made for
eduipping the two supply wagons of tbz
Fire Department with coffee tanks and
heaters. ani for supplying coffee when
ever il is needed by the men az fires
OF course. subscriptions for the future
maintenance Of this fund will be receiv-
"a with pleasure by Commissioner Mac
farland at any time.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
THE POPE'S CORONATION
ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED
Portifcal Mass Celebrated at the
Catholic University.

1T the Catholic University of America
yesterday he twenty-fftn anniversary
Of the coronation Of the Pope was OBJ
served by ponufcaI mass. celebrated
L. the divinity chapel, at $50 O'Clock
in the morling. with the right reverend
rector pontifcating: the Rev John W
Melody. assistant priest; the Rev. Fran
els Ducat. Of Detroit. deacon. the Rev
Maurice O'Counor. Of RcckIand. Mass.
subaeacon. and the Revs. William p
Clark. Of Cincinnati. and Thomas Nc
Cuigan. os Baltimore. masters OF cere-
monies.
The professors and students assem-
led after nc mass in the Aula Maxima
% McMahoa Hall. where Bishop Conaty
made the opening address Of the series
That had been arranged FOR the day. He
spoke OF the relation which existed be-
tween Leo XIII and the university since
ITS foundation He was followed by the
professors Of the institution in ad-
dresses which portrayed the interest the
Pope exhibits in the various depart
mcuts.
The poor churches Of the United
States will receive through the Pope the
vostments which were prepared by the
Association of Perpetual Alteration and
Work for tie Poor Churches. The gift
includes vessels OF gold and silver. and
vestments I'M white and gold.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04

CTS. those Nho pay higher prices. adul-
terate the drug. and come out even al
the end Of the deal. The high price do
handed for phcnacetin. and ms
scheme. which is practiced to large
extent, are the paramount causes Of
deliberations.
Another drug which is adulterated to
some extent is ichthyol also coal tar
Product which is used IN the treatment
o. skin diseases. This drug Is sold
fer So a pound. and is in the form OF a
thick syrup. and bears close resemblance
70 black uOlasses. For that feason it
is easily adulterated. and generally
without detection. II is stated by one
III authority. that the druggists and
retail dealers do not aduIterate these
drugs. but il is done by the wholesalers
and manufacturers. This, however. ft is
argued. is in no wise pertinent 10 the
case, as every druggist is supposed to
know the quality OF every drug he sells,
AID just what effect IT will produce
when used by the consumer.
About two years ago fourteen local
druggists were hauled up for manufac-
pounded seidlitz powders A stubborn
fight was made by both parties The
judge in the Police Court failed 10 sus-
tain the District chemist in the case.
aid the druggists won the fight The
District chemist carried the case to the
Court Of Appeals OF the District. and
there he was sustained. but ultimately
nothing Of note came out OF the case
This is practically the only important
case OF drug adulteration which has
Gene under the personal observation OF
ihe Health Department officials. who
lock out for such matters.
This So saks well for the pharmacists
CT this city. II is stated that the major
ity Of druggists in this city find their
business sufficiently profitable without
resorting 20 authorizations. and they we'll
Know that any attempt at such a thing
on their part would be far more detri-
mental TO their interests than profitable
The District chemist and his assistant
are also 70 b. complimented and praised
for detecting the small amount Of drugs
which have been adulterated.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Goes to Honolulu.

Assistant Edwin Smith. Of the Coast
and Geodeuc Survey, has been placed in
charge OF the determination OF the diff
ference OF longitude between San Fran
cisco and Honolulu. Hawaii. by means
OF the cable recently completed. the use
OF which for this purpose has been
granted by tho Commercial Cable Com
pany through the vice president and
general manager. George @. Ward. Mr.
smith viii proceed 10 Honolulu as soon
as the special device now being pre-
pared a. the Coast and Gaodetic Survey
Office Tor use In this Work Is completed.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Gold in Treasury.

Gold coin and bullion 10 the amount Of
$685. .034 500 50 is deposited in the Unit
ed States Treasury. The total Treasury
receipts for March 3 were 1907, Jas. IS.
OF which S705.I4s.03 were customs. 1892. -
?i5-32. internal revenue, and 500, O52. 50.
miscellaneous receipts. The expendi-
lures were S595.OOO, OF which 1856. 600
vere civil and miscellaneous expenses:
S1O5.OO0. war; S1O5. 900. navy; $40 600. In
dian. and $4,000 pensions. The excess
o. receipts over expenditures was SIO2. %
lis IS.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
HOME FOR CONSUMPTIVE
ACTORS TO Be ERECTED
Profession 20 Give Annual Benefit Per
fOrmances to Aid Project

CHICAGO. March Robert r. Bell,
OF Denver. is making a canvass among
theatrical people 10 get support for the
plan 70 build a sanitarium in Colorado
or New Mexico. where consumptive ac-
tors can be cared for Mr.. Bell says
that fully 80 per cent OF the actors die
or consumption.
Arrangements have been completed for
special benefit performances once year
by every theatrical company in the
country for the support OF the home.
The performances Will take place in the
first part Of April
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
WEATHER BUREAU.
February Record.

The Weather Bureau summary for
February shows that within the month
there were eleven clear days. six days
partly cloudy. and eleven cloudy days,
on which OF inch or more of rain fell.
The total precipitation for the month
was '-&2 inches. The highest tempera-
turc registered was % degrees on the
2sth. and the lowest. 3 degrees. on the
18th The greatest daily range was 81
degrees on the 18th. and the least daily
range. 4 degrees on the 18th. The mean
temperature was 81 degrees. as com
pared with 80 degrees in February. 1902
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
CASE, WANTED IN TRENTON,
ARRESTED HERE YESTERDAY

W. J. Case who is wanted fin Tren-
ton, y. J., on charges Of forgery and
a,rocious assault and battery. was ar
rested by Detectives Peck and Hewlett
on Pennsylvania Avenue. near Thir-
tcenth Street northwest yesterday.
Ho was recognized from n descrip-
Jicn forwarded by the Trenton chief Of
police. The prisoner admits his iden-
tity. but denies that he Is wanted on
any charge
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
ATTEMPT MADE To KILL
HANGMAN ELLINGTON
Assaulted in a Train and His Body
Thrown Upon the Rails.

LONDON. March f-Hangman Billing
ton. England's public eXecutioner. was
found unconscious on the railroad track.
outside Of London. this morning. de
had been assaulted and thrown from a
moving train.
Among those whom Ellington ras
hanged was the notorious criminal Ed
wards. who was executed a short time
ago. The police believe that some OF
Edwards friends attempted TO murder
the hangman out OF revenge
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Resolutions Engrossed.

=. W. Swauk OF the customs division,
has finished eugrossinE the resolutions
adopted by the employees Of the Govern
ment Printing once I'm memory OF the
late ". Il. Collins. chief clerk in the
Government Printing Once. The feso-
lutions. which are 20 be presented 90 AIR.
Collins family. are cugrosscd with great
skill. Mr.. Swank who has been IN the
Government service for over twenty
years. has long been recognized as one
OF the most skiIlfuI engrossers in the
departments.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
DOMINION LITE STEAMER
MERTON SAVED FROM SHOALS

QUEENSTOWN. March THE Do
minion Liner Merton, which went ashore
on the shoals of ROches Point Monday.
was foated this morning. after half a
dozen efforts had been made 20 move her
from the perilous position in which she
lay She was brought 10 this port, and
will 90 TO Liverpool. where she will be
placed in dry dock 10 undergo thorough
examination.
The Meriou's passengers. who were
landed yesterday. arrived in Liverpool
this morning.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Ready for Distribution.

Two foIios. So and Sc. have been re-
oeived at the Office Of the Geological
Survey. and are ready for distribution.
Folio 50 is composed of maps of Ocl-
rick's Quadrangle. s. u. y II. Darton
is the author of the Introduction. and
gathered the geological data. The gcog-
raPEer for the quadrangle was A. II.
Thompson, and the topoErapbev f. NJ.
Douglass. Folio SO consists of maps of
the EHovsburg Quadrangle. Wash.
George o. Smith was geologist. r. V.
Goode geographer in charge, and a. Z.
Murlip Jop0grapher.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
sHAD For THE RIVERS.

W. Z. Titcomb. OF the Fish Commits
sion. has placed all the distributing cars
Of the Commission in the shops prepare
tory 10 sending them TO the northern
part Of Michigan a the opening Of the
season OF distribution. The first ship
ment will be made about the 18th Of this
month, ard viii consist OF shad for the
river waters Of that portion OF the State.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Again on Duty.

Assistant j. 3. Baylor. OF the Coast
and Geodetic Survey. who has been in
New Orleans in consultation with the
Louisiana oyster commission in regard
10 the proposed survey OF the oyster
grounds OF the State. which has been
requested by the Commissioner OF Fish
and Fisheries, has returned 90 Washing
Ton, and is on duty al the Office
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Visited Department.

/ VI. Compton. superintendent OF the
Indian schools situated at Tonah, Wis.
visited tho Interior Department yes
terday He reports that there are over
$50 pupils in the schools under his
charge.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
SHEPHERD MEMORIAL
FUND GROWS RAPIDLY
Liberal Responses to Recent Letter
Elected.

The letter. recently published. sent TO
members Of the finance committee Of the
Shepherd Memorial Fund inQuiring as
20 the amount Of subscriptions secured
by them, has resulted in some early re-
ports. and Acting Chairman W Y. Cox
acknowledge the following additions to
The fund.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
To Study Methods.

Gilbert Walker director OF the Wealth
er Bureau OF India. is in this city. and
viii remain here for several weeks TO
study the methods Of the weather ser
vice in this country.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Mr.. Pratt Arrives.

Assistant J. F. Pratt Of the Coast and
Geodetic Survey. accompanied by Mrs. J.
f. Pratt. has arrived in Washington
from Seattle. Wash, and is on temporary
duty at the office
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
PCsTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Postmaste-s Appointed.

Virginia ard Maryland postmaster
favc been ap~oi7tcd as follows. Viz
Einia-Robcrt W. Roberts. wqlIa-s
Henry county. Maryland Fannie ~
KImbsll. Roberts Queen ammo coY,ty
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Speed Trial Course.

Assistant II. T. Marindin. OF the Coast
and Gcoderic Survey. Is al work estab-
fishing a speed trial course for the Navy
Department in Long Island Sound. be
tween Port Jefferson and Bridgeport
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Alaskan Mountains.

An interesting illustrated article on
the mountains OF Unimak Island. Alaska.
ly Assistant Ferdinand WcstdanI. or the
coEu and CaClotic survey. appears IN
tae National Geographic MAGAZINE" for
March
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
Showing
~ Some people begin
H0 to show age before
a the meridian of life
- Is reached. or they

have IIved otIthaIf Their days. Ihey arc
prematurely gray, haggaTd and sickly.
and seldom free from an ache OF pain OF
some description
Cold feet, chilly sensations, stiffness
in muscles and joints, weak stomach
and poor digestion. lack OF energy, and
Growsiuess. nervousness, etc, show that
The Washington times., 1903-03-04

The subscription among those last an
rcunced published as o. G. Hamerstein
should read =. Havenstein.
The Washington times., 1903-03-04

old age has been reached
ahead oftime. BadblOOd
and weak circulation
more often produce
these miserable feelings
and signs of decay than
anything else. An IN
herited faint or poison
of some description IS at
The Washington times., 1903-03-04
FOREIGN MAILS

WASHINGTON. - C.. POSnOFETCE- NOTICE
Should De read daily, as changes may occur
at any time
FOREIGN MAILS are dispatched % the ports
Of sailing daily. and the schedule ~ closiags il
arranged on the presumption Of their uniuter
rupted overland transit For the week ending
March .. 1903. the last ConeCring closes viii
Be made from the MAIN OFFICE as follows:
Transatlantic Mails
WEDNESDAY-(cl AT 9:I5 T. m for FRANCE,
SWITZERLAND. ITALY. SPAIN. PORTUGAL,
TURKEY. EGYPT. GREECE. BRITISH INDIA,
and LORENZO MARQUEE. per = s. Ia Savose,
from New YORK. via Havre. Mail for other
parts Of EUROPE must be directed per 5. =
Ia Sayoie.
FBIDAY-Cc) At II -25 p. m. for EUROPE. per
s. e. Campania, from New York, via Queens
town
Co At lI-25 p. m. For BELGIUM direct.
per s s. iceland, from New York. Nail must
be- directed Per g. g. ZeeIanS %
The Washington times., 1903-03-04

work in the system, causing stagnatlon
and general unhealthy condition Of the
blood; and this, and not the weight of
years. is dragging you down to an untiuIe-
" old age and making life pr0tracted
torture
For purifying the blood and touing
MP the circulation nothing equals s. $ :.
1t removes from the system all the
waste matter that has been accommodating
for years, and makes the blood rich and
pure, stimulates the appetite and diges-
ton, and iuvigorates the entire body
s. S. & Is a purely vegetable remedy,
and the best purifier and tonic for old
people. and those who are beginning to
show age because of the run down con-
dition of the blood With rich, pure
blood there IS no reason why old people
should not retain the happy disposition
- and buoyant
~ - - If you have a
- - - RRss%ssi.% so. g:
auv of the ailments common 10 old age,
write us about il, and ourPhysicians viii
advise YOU without charge. Book on
Blood and Skin Diseases free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga
The Washington times., 1903-03-04

and buoyant
spirits of youth.
II you have a
generous sore.
Rheumatism, or
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29
Watches,
Clocks, Jewel
ry, Silver
Plated Ware.
HAVE YOUR EYES
TESTED!

Those headaches are caused by eye
STRAIN. Do your eyes ache Print
run together DO you see double =?
Do you have dimness of vision ? If
so you should have your eyes ex-
amined and fitted to lenses at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29


-Four square pianos at Smiths music
store for sale or rent cheap.
Mrs. NJ. b. Heselton Is visiting at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Fred Drury, in
Scion.
r. F.. Jackson and W. w. Oakes are
on hunting trip in the vicinity of Chain
of Ponds.
Crosby Spaulding of Caratunk was in
town. Yesterday. He says there viii
not be as much lumber cut in his vicinity
this season as usual.
Earl Smith returned to Boston, this
week. to continue his labors with the
Merrill Piano Co. His mother, Mrs. j.
N. Smith accompanied him for two
weeks visit.
At the last meeting of Eureka Lodge
No. 1913 N. f. o. P, Tuesday evening,
Oct. 81, seven candidates were initiated.
The lodge have recently leased G. A. r
hall for their meetings which are held
the second and fourth Tuesdays OF each
month.
Members of Carrabassett Lodge M.
| "a |. o. o. r. are planning to do a large
amount of work the coming fall and
winter. There will be rehearsals at the
lodge room every week and special
meetings will be held II necessary.
Past Grand Arthur r. Jewett will have
charge of the work. All members Of
the order are cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
There are indications of quite ar
awakening of musical interests in Som
erset county the coming winter. We
understand that there is a strong move
ment on foot to organic the entire
county by forming choral unions in
Skowhegan, Fairfield, Pittsfield, Madi-
son, Norridgewock, Hartland, N. Arson,
Scion and Bingham, each society to be a
branch of the county organization. !
| is the intention OF those interested TO
have each branch society, assisted by
the best sooist in the county, give a
concert In their respective towns some-
time during the winter the season to end
by uniting all the societies at Skowh' :
gan for a grand closing concert with
eminent sooists and an orchestra from
Boston. Mr.. Elmer f. Towne and Mr..
f. C. Taylor are to be the conductors
and there is no doubt that the choruses
will do splendid work under their eff
fcient training as they have both had
wide experience in this line of work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

John Lawrence seventeen-year-old
boy of Kingsbury, Me-, has this season,
we are informed, shot one moose, one
deer, trapped and shot three foxes, be-
sides shooting several cartridges In five
days. II another boy of that age has
done better we would like to hear from
them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

Prince Galitzin, governor general of
the Caucasus In Russia, had narrow
escape from assassination, Tuesday, on
the outskirts of the town. Three natives
stabbed him thrice. They fl but were
subsequently, shot down by Cossacks
His wounds are not serious.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

Working partner wanted In we'll estab-
lshed business; small capital required,
good salary, share Of profits, permanent
position to the right party. Address P,
o. Box 1l58, Skowhegan, Me. 2W
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29
The Small Pox Ouarantipe.

Immediately upon the verdict being
rendered by DR.. A. G. Young Of Au-
gusta, last Thursday, that the patient at
the south side boarding house kept by
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley, WAS suffering from
small pox, Skowhegan health officers
were quick to take action against the
spread of this infectious disease.
At the noon hour when the bOarders
arrived home to dinner, the quarantine
was announced, since which time the
house has been and is now closely guard
ed, and none OF its inmates, which in-
cude Mr.. and Mrs Dudley, their three
children, their help and over twenty
boarders, have been permitted TO
leave their place of abode. Fortunately
there Is a large yard connected with the
residence. and as the house is located in
slightly place, the confinement, which
at the best comes hard on the inmates, Is
thus tempered with some degree OF
brightness.
The patient, John Sbeerin, was rt-
moved the same day to the house OF
John Smith, about one and one half
miles out on the middle road, which he
authorities were fortunate in leasing
from its owner for time as pest
house. Mr.. smith resides here alone,
and having had the disease is ali able
assistant to the brother of the sick man,
who is his constant attendant and
nurse.
From his attending physician, DR.. j.
n. Merrill, we learn the patient came to
Skowhegan from O,dtown about ten
days previous to his being taken Ill, and
since his residence here has been a
weaver in the night force at the Mars
ton Worsted Mill. AS the disease had
been prevalent to some degree In O!d-
town, there is no doubt but what it was
in that town where it was contracted
For some days after his removal the
patient was decidedly sick man, but at
this writing he is much improved.
Il is hoped and believed that the
prompt action of our health officers will
prevent the disease appearing elsewhere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

Remember you have until Saturday
night, Oct. 31st, to buy stock of the
Elz beth Mining Co. at &c.; price adj
vances to DC. 10 per cent discount for
cash, or IS down and 80 per month.
K. F. FAIRBRoTHER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

Don't pay $500 for Woodbury. plano
when you can buy one Of your local
dealers, J. N. & I. J. Smith, for s75 dol
lars less.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-29

Stops the Cough and works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures acold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price rs cents