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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
c. H. ROBB SUCCEEDS
TO CHRISTIANCY'S POST
Appointed Assistant Attorney Gen
eral for the Postoffice.

Charles H. Robb assistant attorney to
the Department OF Justice, has been ap-
pointed Assistant Attorney General for
the Postoflce Department by Postmas-
ter General Payne on the recommenda-
ton of Attorney General Knox
Mr. Robb has assumed the position as
Assistant Attorney General with full
powers. He accepted. however. only on
the condition that when the investiga-
tion into the conduct of Mr. Christiancy
is concluded he shall be relieved from
duty.
Postmaster General Payne has not yet
sent to the Attorney General the pub
lie papers taken from Judge Tyner's s
desk He had q conference with Mr..
Bristow. the Fourth Assistant Postmas-
ter General. today about the papers, and
they will probably go to General Knox
this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
AL ADAMS TO APPEAL,

NEW YORK. April 27.-Lawyers for
Al Adams, the convicted policy man.
are to 90 to the Federal courts today to
ask a stay in order TO keep Adams out
OF Sing Sing until such time q his case
can be sent to the higher State courts
on appeal Adams is at present in the
tombs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
WEATHER REPORT.

An extensive low pressure area over
the western half Of the country, except
along the Coast. has caused a general
rise in temperature between the two
great mountain ranges without pTecipi-
tation- IN the Plateau region, however,
a fast rise in pressure is accompanied
by general rains and SHOWS and de
cidedly lower temperatures In the At
lsntic States the weather was unsettled
with showers in many sections
The weather viii be fair tonight and
tomorrow in the East and South with
higher temperatures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
JETER c. PRITCHARD
VISITS THE CITY HALL

Justice-elect -eteT c. Pritchard was at
the City Hall today. He was the guest of
Justice Clabaugb. in Circuit Court No. /,
aud had q seat on the bench. at the
hearing IN the suit OF H. B. Moulton. ad-
ministrator, against the Metropolitan
Railroad Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
Pekin Amazed

LONDON. april IA dispatch to tho
Times from Pekin says:
..venerable officials OF the board OF
foreign anafrs are amazed st the bold
ness with which Russia has floUted her
treaty engagements. They have not Yet
conceded the Russian demands. but IN
Its predicanent the toard has formally
agreed that i. 600 .00O taels, now in pos
session Of the Russo-Chiuese Bank, re-
ceipts from the customs at Nieuchwang,
shall be retained by Russia as indemnity
for repairing and protecting the Shan-
hafkv an -Nieuchwang Railway. Russia
previously retained the entire profits of
the railway during her occupation OF it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
ROOT MAY ISSUE A
CALL FOR NEW BIDS
Original Plans for a Poto-
mae Bridge Favored.
BIDDERS NOT RESTRICTED
Department Will Reserve Right to Re
ject Proposals Not Salts
factory

Secretary Root viii probably decide
20 call for new bids forthe construction
Of the highway bridge across the Poto-
mac a short distance above the present
Long Bridge, and allow the competing
companies to submit their own plans
This is a suggestion which has been
made by Architect Burnham who Is
somewhat interested in the matter and
who was a member of the Parking Com
mission
Il is understood that General Giles
pie, the chief of engineers, is favorable
to such proposition. II was Mr.
Burnham's intention to have been in
Washington today for a conference re-
garding the subject with Secretary
Root, General Gillespie. and Colonel Al
len, in charge Of the improvements OF
the Potomac. upon invitation of the
Secretary of War. but he found it i'm
possible TO do so.
Stopped in Washington.
Instead he stopped here for few
minutes on Saturday afternoon on his
way 10 Annapolis and drove over e. 1ae
pnrposed site with General Guie
he say aeeretaTy Root for only
zen minutes before the latter Iect
Office for New York
= It is expected that as soon as Seere-
fary Root returns and takes up the mat
ter he will direct that the engineering
department proceed to advertise for new
bids. specifying no plans. but permitting
the comOetiny cou7nanies fo orasaY,f
their own drafts subject to the approval
of the War Department, the intention
being of course. TO enable the companies
to define the best bridge which it VIII
be possible for them TO construct within
the limit of the cost fixed by Congress,
1886. COO
No Restrictions.
No restrictions will be placed upon
the bidders as to the style of structure
To be erected, but the department will
reserve the right to reject any and all
proposals IL they are unsatisfactory.
Under this arrangement the ScherzeI
Company of Chicago. whose bid for the
construction Of the bridge proper was
within the limit of cost. although its
plans did rGt follow the department s
specifications and were accordingly re-
jected, viii have an opportunity Il
make another attempt TO satisfy the de
paTtmeut that 1t has the best bridge
The company's Did did not include the
erection of the approaches. but 1t is
believed that it can SO modify it's plan
as to construct bridge and the ap-
proaches for 1896, 600.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
SURPRISE
NATIVE GARRISON
Captain Clark Killed and
Eighty Rifles Captured.
TREACHERY Is SUSPECTED
Americans Beseiged in Surigao, But
Are Later Relieved by
Major Taylor
TREACHERY is SUSPECTED

Details of a fight with insurrectos in
which the latter captured the town of
Surigao. Miudanao, and eighty rifles be
longing 20 the constabuIary force, reach
ed the War Department by mail this
morning.
There is everF evidence that the at
tacking party, composed of only twenty
armed men. had the sympathy if not the
assistance of the supposedly loyal con-
stabulary. which is reported to have de-
serted 10 the bandits. Captain Clark. IN
command Of the post. was killed, and
also a iaiIer named Tracy. The attack
ing party. under the leadership of a
former member OF the constabulaTy. one
Conception, surprised the garrison while
the men were at mess Sunday noon,
March %. The latter fed, Iea-in ing thei-
arms 30 be picked up by the enemy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27

Fo9 cold on the lungs, and 10 prevent pneu-
monia, take Piso's Cure. 25e.-Ady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27

High tide today --.... .-----....- -2:16 p N.
High tide t0morrow. % a. m, 1908 .. N.
Low tide tomorrow, 3 :25 q. N. 80 p n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
Clark Cut Down.

Captain Clark fought the insurrectos
single handed until he was cut down.
Conception then turned his attention 10
the jail and the town generally.
Meanwhile the American residents OF
the place, including two women, Mrs.
Carrie J. Briggs and Katherine Young. a
school teacher, fed to the provincial
building. They had few firearms. and
these were mostly shotguns- The pro-
vincial treasurer, known as yellow
stone Kelly. because of his early ex-
perience as an Indian scout and Western
pIainsman, Immediately took charge Of
the defense. and when called upon to
surrender fatty refused to obey.
He managed 10 telegraph Major Tsy-
lor at Iiigan. and the latter responded
with all OF the constabulary At his dis
posal. and. later. two companies of the
Eleventh Infantry from Iloillo- After a
siege OF two days and one night the i'm
prisoned Americans we're relieved and
the town recaptured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
CHINA TURNS To
THE UNITED STATES
Regards America as Her
Friend in Extremity.
RADICAL PROTEST PROBABLE
Administration Awaits Reply Of Rus
sia-Sjr Liang Confers With
Secretary Hay.

The crisis that has come in Chinese
history over the designs Of Russia on
Maachuria was discussed at q confer
ence today between Secretary Of State
Hay and Sir LANG. the Chinese minis
ter.
Regarding the United States Govern
ment as one of its best, if not the best,
friend among nations, China has turned
TO it in its extremity The advice Of this
Government 70 China is that none OF
the demands made by Russia regarding
Manchuria should be complied with IN
til every effort has been made TO induce
the St Petersburg government 10 be
moro Ienient- England and Japan have
not yet indicated definitely what they
intend to do. but Japan. al least, il IS
said. is excited, and disposed TO adopt
drastic measures to prevent Russla from
| realizing her designs
Radical Protest Expected.
The attitude of this Governments is
hat he Russian demands appear on
their face to be in violation OF the spirit
of the. assurances given the United
States that there would be nothing done
in violation of the open door princi-
pie. or 10 disturb Chinese territorial
/ integrity. There is no danger that the
United States viii GO beyond diplomatic
means TO induce Russia 10 modify her
demands but the protest. should one be
necessary. will be OF a radical charac-
/ ter.
For the present the policy of this Gov
ernment IS one of waiting Much viii
/ depend on the character Of the answers
given by Russia to the questions which
/ Secretary Hay has directed Ar- McCor-
mick. the United States ambassador at
( : Petersburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
TEMPERATURE.
THE sun
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today ..-....-... s 81 p. IA
Sun rises tomorrow vr.-......-....-5:0f a n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
Made no Defense.

Although it * denied that the con-
stabuiary aeruslly deserted to concep-
eion the reports sIit that the latter
and nanx- Of 1ia.ra - st fazTaer. Nom.
bers o tfe coEsta5aIaty, aud that those
in the barracks. with the expection Of
Captain Clark, made no defense, sur
rendering all of their arms and Gov
ernmeut stores It is also admitted that
the chief purpose of the attack was to
rescue members of the constabulary con-
fined In Jail for various offenses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27
Given the Water Cure.

General Miles says that at Calbayog.
samar. it was reported that several men
had been subjected TO the water cure.
In this couDecticn. he says
L saw three men who had been sub
jected TO this treatment One was tbs
presidente of the town. Rozales. whe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-27

Fair tonight and to-
morrow: variable winds,
becoming fresh.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
A FARMERS TRUST.

indianapolis. Ind, May 24 -
The American Society Of Equity
will issue a bulletin tomorrow to
the farmers of the United States
demanding an increase in the
price of wheat, arguing that the
minimum price of wheat should
be ST. a bushel and urging the
farmers of the United States not
to sell for less than 81. The
society has been organized with
this city as national headquarters
to maintain higher prices for
farm products by .cooperatiop of
the farmers of the country and
this is the first foI nal demand
for increase in prices as the re-
suit of the combination.
The bulletin says this is an era
of unequaled prosperity, demand
for commodities is unprecedented, .,
labor is receiving higher wages
than ever before and the demand
for and consumption Of wheat is
greater than ever before with a
low visible supply.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
MARK HANNA, TRAITOR?

Washington, May 23.-Poli-
ticians here read with interest
this morning Columbus dis
patch, in which State Senator S.
l.. Patterson, one of Hanna's
lieutenants, says President Roose-
welt will not be endorsed for re
nomination by the Ohio Repub
llcan convention this fail if
Hanna and his followers have
their way about it. A general
belief is expressed that Hanna
will not be averSe to the nomina
ton since Patterson and other
friends favor him for the presi
dency.
Hanna's pretended reason for
not endorsing Roosevelt is said
to be that for him to permit the
state convention controlled by
him as president of the national
committee to so endorse the
president, would be to give notice
to aspirants in all states that the
national committee is opposed to
anyone else entering the race.
This would engender bad feeling
and destroy harmony in the ma
tional organization.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
PLUCKY YANKEE GIRL.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 23.-
Miss Hadley, who refused to
make Booker Washington's bed
and arrange the room in which
he slept in a hotel here, and for
which she was turned down by
the proprietor, has received $1,000
from citizsns Of New Orleans and
other points IN the south, who
thus expressed their sympathy
for the loss Of her position.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
THE STRIKES OF A YEAR.
Philadelphia Press.

Liverpool, May ia board
of trade return, issued last even
ing, shows that the number OF
strikes and lockouts recorded for
1902 was 442.
Work people affected number
ed 256,667, and the aggregate
duration in working days was
3,479,O00, the average duration
per head of estim ated working
population in working days J
being 0.4. The percentage of
work people affected by strikes
and lockouts due to questions of
wages was 1876, to questions of
hours of labor 2.6, regarding en-
ployment of particular classes or
persons 9S, and other causes
$50.
The results of the strikes and
lockouts were as follows: In
favor of employers, 3O.4 in favor
of work people, 81, 6 in COM
promise, 35.7.
AS to the methods of settle
ment, these are classified as fol-
lows:
By arbitration, 16; affecting,
4 ,4S1.
BY Cancellation and mediation,
13: affecting T,129.
BY mutual arrangement, 316 :;
affecting 222,547.
BY other ways, 81; affecting
22,51O.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
A Startling Test.

To save a life. DR.. T. q. Merit
of No Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in a won
derful cure. He writes "a patti
ent was attacked with violent
hemorhages caused by liberation
0f The stomach. | had often
found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver
trouble so prescribed them. The
patient gained from the first and
has not had an attack in IA
months. Electric Bitters are posi-
lively guaranteed for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only
SOC at Crawford Bros. and J. F..
Mackey & Co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
A Little Early Riser

now and then, at bedtime will
cure constipation, billousness and
liver trOu bles. De Wits Little
Early Rjsers are the famous lit
tie pills that cure by arousing the
secretions, moving the bowels
gently yet etfectually, and giving
such tone and strength to the
glands of the stomach and liver
that the cause Of the trouble is
removed entirely, and if their use
is continued for a few days,
there will be no return of the
complaint. Sold by Ora wford
Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
Bridge Notice!

The contract to build new
bridge across Sugar Creek, at
Doby's bridge, will be let to the
lowest responsible bidder on Fri
day, 29th May, at eleven o'clock
a. m. Plans and specifications
will be made known at the let
ting. Bond viii be required of
the successful bidder for faithful
performance OF the work. The
right to reject any Or all bids is
reserved. l.. j. Perry,
Co. Supervisor Lancaster Go.
I. M. Boyd,
Co. Supervisor York 90.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
HIS RECOVERY REMARK
ABLE.

1t was stated last evening at
the Maryland General Hospital
thal Richard Curtis, colored, who
was shot by Howard Warden,
colored, on election day at Brunt
and McMechen streets, has prac-
ticaliy rec vered and that he will
be discharged from the hospital
in a few days. The recovery of
Curtis is regarded as one of the
most remarkable cases on record.
When DR.. r. w. johnson began
to operate on Curtis on the even
ing of the shooting he found sew
enteen perforations of the intes-
tines and five perforatiOns Of
other organs. rhe stomach was
also filled with blood.
The case will be written up for
medical work, as it is thought
to be without parallel in the
history of surgery in this country.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
A LITTLE NEGRO AND A
TORPEDO.
Special to The State.

Gaffney, May ga negro
boy about 7 years of age, living
near town, found what he called
a little brass thing this morning
and began to examine it. Soon
Soon his father heard a report
like pistol and examined and
found that the "brass thing" had
exploded and blown off four fin
gers and part of the little fellows
hand. DIR. Nesbitt dressed the
wound. The boy must have got
ten hold of a railroad torpedo.
The stand of cotton is very
poor generally throughout the
county. Some estimate the
stand from SO per cent down,
while some won't 90 above 25
per cent. The indications now
ore that the wheat and oat crop
will turn out better than was
thought two weeks ago.
Spring chickens began to come
on the market this week. The
first seen here this year was the
first part of this week.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-27
From n Cat Scratch

on the arm, to the worst sort of a
burn, sore or boil, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is a quick
cure. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve, be particular to get De-
Witt's-this is the salve that
heals without leaving a scar. A
specific for blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding piles. Sold
by Crawford Bros.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
THE NEW GERMAN TARIFF.
Consul General Mason Gives Information Of
Value TO American Exporters.

Washington Jan 30.-Detailed information Of
much value to exporting interests concerning Ger
nan trade Is contained in report to the State De-
partnert by United States Consul General Mason,
- Berlin Just published Mr. Mason points out
THAT the date On which the tariff act is 10 go
into operation will 6epend the time occupied in
arranging new commercial treaties. which he
places ~ from twelve 10 eighteen months. thus
bringing the new law into effect somewhere be
tween January and July. 1894 Mr.. Mason analyzes
the act tersely showing how IT will affect the
future import ira de Of Germany from the United
States unless modified by reciprocity treaty
Especially significant. he says. the largely in
creased duties grain and cereal products, that
wheat rising from the minimum rate Of so
cents 70 s. IS per 100 Kilograms. The duty on
horses. now uniform s. 76 head rises TO fig
varying from S2l 70 sS5. Bicycles, instead Of
raging s. a. viii pay S}5 20 per 100 Kilograms Sim
Tar Increases are reported on other important
staple exports from the United States such
shoes. lumber, machinery. railroad apparatus and
l1llTa- material Most materials remain on
tle 1Tee list Agricultural implements OF small
type have reduced duties. which Mr.. Mason cites
s- Illustrative Of the scrupuous with which
fle act faVOrs the agricultural opposed TO
the Industrial and mercantile classes. He shows
-na- the new duty on grain which viii be about
9z cents = oIshei- II some years would nave De+n
t-iT sEeraVe price for the grain itself N the
American market. while -four practically pro-
rlclEEe duty Of s. - a barrel IS placed BY an
Ingenious provision Of the act apples in bags
loose il canal boat loads will come in from neigh
boring countries free during the aTFle harvest and
st I times under nominal duty while Tult com
lHE Trom oversee OF long ram distances VIII De
Fsse sed g barrel. Nr. Mason says the American
ample probably could not stand this duty The
FelchsJar to be elected in June L depended on 10
ratify the new treaties and Mr.. Mason says that
for IhIs reason the coming election will have an
exceptional interest for other nations than Ger
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
WRECKED ON NEW-JERSEY COAST.
Freight Steamer Gulf Stream, of the Clyde
Line, Goes Ashore.

Atlantic City, N. j., Jan. 3O.-The fre1ght
steamship Gulf Stream. Of the Clyde Line WIN
her crew of twenty-one men, went ashore to-
day on a sandbar off latham Life Saving Sta
ton near Avalon twenty-five miles south OF
this city. and is fast going to pieces All the
crew were taken off by the life savers. Ine
work was hazardous, owing to the heavy sea
that was running.
The Gulf Stream left New-York yesterday
for PHILADELPHIA A fierce southwest gale blew
up in the night, and in the heavy Jog the snip
lost her bearings and driven ashore
The steamer will prove total loss. All day
she rolled heavily on North Bar, and Is no"
practically a wreck and is breaking IN tWo IL
the wind abates as it is expected to, ana the
weather holds calm for day or so, most OF her
cargo will be saved. 1t consists OF cotton
canned goods and general merchandise Ihere
is about 100000 worth on her, and fully thIee-
quarters of this can be saved if the weather
conditions hold good. The sea is washlng over
her tonight but the steamer is hard aSrouhu
and unless the weather proves much more Sc
we're than is expected, she should De III Soou
sha ne for the Wreckers in the morning
The Gulf Stream was built in 1o6l for tIo 0ouIn
ern TRANSFORMATION company and bore the name
of the South Carolina. She was taken by the
Confectionery and renamed the Victoria. Later
she was captured while trying to enter ChdLiee
ton Harbor, and was added to the Union @ nee
under the name of the Queen. she Is scIe"
steamer 21S feet long, and with a gross tohndse
Of
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
NO P0sT0FFICE SITE CHOSEN.
The Commission Will Ask Congress for an
APPROXIMATION at This Session.
ley TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

TrY TELEGRAPH To TRIBUNE.l
Washington Jan. 50.-Although 10 site Tor the
,ronosed New-York Postofice selected by the
-..re+arv of the Treasury, the Attorney Geherdl
and +he Postmaster General while they were III
-ho- ci+v Yesterday commission for that puI-
,,oee report will be presented to congress recon-
arzine that an appropriation be made at TINS
nssion for the purchase Of a site. The cornrnis-
;o, feels that it has authority to make a CON
4-.o+ for a site unless the money Is appropriated
Cor +,at purpose and this fact Will De mace known
- c-o,,reee in the proposed report on the SUBJECT
-...orx shaw is the chairman OF the COMMISSION
- nil undoubtedly write the report II VIII aSA
4to+ an appropriation be made. ana that PROVISION
fr concentration proceedings shall also oe lncIuueu-
-r, law authorizing the commission speclnes lhoI
9. tau acquire a site The commissioners uo
-. GO how this can be done without an accom-
,ir- appropriation If the commission slouU
~oceed 10 condemn a piece OF properly lor tiIe
noea of acquiring il for the use OF the govern
iy.ar+ and Congress should refuse to make the d!
.-,riation to pay for it, the proceedings "'"
fail ,..;+:o, ~, the mart of the COM
!-fa1 n DELAY the matter and tne report WI
I-3,3t+edly be prepared at once anu SEN ooor+
s thaf action may be taken az Ihs 7ae
SfeSS, AJanv sites have been examined, as NeS
session IT, TTihune's account of the commission
it salo "a Eew-York There will however, ps no III
Sin of choice 1t is understood unt tlle III
fScio-3 feels il is in position 10 purchase 'i0