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The Washington times., 1903-07-08
REFUSED TO ANSWER
DOODLE QUESTIONS
Attorney, Finally Forced to Reply
Makes Denial.

ST. LOUIS. July S.-After John II. Car
roll, general attorney, and lobbyist for
the Burlington. had refused to answer
questions before the St Louis grand
jury. Circuit Attorney Folk applied to
Judge Douglass for an order compelling
him TO answer. On three of the questions
Judge Douglass sustained CarrolTs con
tention that he could refuse to answer
on the ground that the answers might
incriminate him.
The first three questions were.
DO you know anything about SOS. 600
that was paid to one John A. Lee?"
DO you know anything about money
paid to legislators at jefferson city,"
do you know anything about money
paid to Legislators at St. Louis?"
Judge Douglass later ordered that Car
roll answer the fourth question which
was; Have you any knowledge of money
used by other persons to influence leg
islators? - Carroll answered that he had
no..
John A. Lee arrived at the four courts
about l o'clock. and had a conference
with Mr.. Folk
Another witness was Vic Kaiser. clerk
OF the Madison House at jefferson City.
Kaiser is wanted TO tell about a grip
containing $4,000 Of Doodle money
which. it Is said. was left with him at
the hotel for safekeeping over night.
i don't recall anything about such a
grip, said Kaiser this morning.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
HIS SUMMER HOME"
HID ROBBERS LOOT

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. July Sin the
capture of John Weber. the alleged
burglar who jumped from an express
train near White Plains. and is now in
the White Plains Jail suffering from a
crushed ,skull and bruised body. the
police say they have under arrest the
leader of a band that has been operat-
ing along the Harlem Railroad for two
months. Weber had been a summer
resident in historic Chappaqua for two
months, and posed as gentleman Of
leisure in the day time, while at night
he is said to have looted country resi-
dences in the neighborhood When
Sheriff Charles NJ. Lane and Chief of
Police Potts, of Pleasantville. searched
the Weber home today they found
plumber worth $1,000 hidden in the
house.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD TOLD BRIEFLY FOR BUSY READERS =
GIRLS PULL HAIR AND
PUNCH EACH OTHER

BOSTON, July s.-Agnes Farrell and
May Valentine, each seventeen years old.
got into fight on Washington Street
near Munroe Street, Lynn. and for ten
minutes or more, until the arrival of the
police. punched each other and pulled
each others hair. while about a thou
sand persons looked on. The Valentine
girl and a girl companion were in a din
ing saloon. eating supper, when the
Farrell girl came in. The Valentine girl
it is alleged, made remark rejecting
upon the Farrell girl, whereupon the
latter suggested that they go outside
and settle it, The invitation was ac-
copied and the result was lively scrap.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
PANAMA NEWSPAPER
ASSAILS SENATOR CARO-

PANAMA. Colombia (via Galveston,
Tex. July SCI Cronista," local
newspaper. in an editorial referring to
the senate's objection to the canal treaty
without the signature Of President Mar
roquin, and TO Senator Caro's attitude
in the matter. makes these remarks;
Former President Caro- is neither cor
rect, just, nor legal in his spirited OPP
position. The President Of the repub-
lie neither could nor can, in the present
instance, approve a treaty and referen-
DUN. not being invested with constitu-
tiOnal powers to that effect. Much less
can he sanction it
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
HIS NECK IN MOOSE,
DRAGGED FROM CAR

VICKSBURG. Miss. July s.-Gato
Garrett. negro. seventeen years old
who last Saturday stabbed Harry Stout
in the heart. inficting death wound.
was lynched yesterday afternoon by if
teen Warren county men, who entered
an incoming passenger train and took
their man from Officer Paul. who was
conveying him here for trial tomorrow
Garrett was hanged to a bridge east Of
the railroad. Not a shot was fired Gar
rett was in the act of prayer when he
was taken from the train. his neck hav-
ing been placed in the moose before he
left the car.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
WANT DISTRICT TO
BUILD PUBLIC PARK

The Commissioners received a petition
late yesterday afternoon containing
about a hundred pages Of names. from
the citizens Of Georgetown requesting
that the District government purchase
the property bounded by Thirty
third. Thirty fourth. Q and r Streets
northwest, and use it for public park
purposes. This is the old cemetery OF
the West Street Presbyterian Church.
which the citizens OF Georgetown have
been endeavoring for many years to oh
tain as a site for a park
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
DOG WITH SMALLPOX
USED AS EXPERIMENT

CLEVELAND Ohio. July s.-A dog be-
longing to a family that has been III
with smallpox is under observation at
re detention hospital. He has symp-
oms OF smallpox. his hide being Gov
cred with pustules. The case is rare In
medical practice. To satisfy himself as
10 whether dogs are susceptible to the
disease. the health officer viii expert
ment with other dogs and try 20 give
them the disease. The experiments will
begin in a few days
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
ALGER WINS SUIT.

CINCINNATI. July s.-The United
States circuit courts Of appeals has rem
dered a final decision in the litigation
which has been going on between Gen.
Russell a. Alger. formerA Secretary
Of War. and the Tennessee Land Syn
dictate. which couple OF years ago sue
ceeded IN selling him tract of Tennes-
see coal and timber land FOR S2O2 GOO
The Federal court in Tennessee decided
for the general. ordering the return OF
his money, and the resale of the lands,
and he bought them a second time for
only $4,000. Then syndicate has been
fighting the case IN the upper court.
but this decision ends IT.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
KNOWS NOTHING OF
CRINA'S ULTIHATUN
Russian Foreign Office Is ignorant
of Alleged Note.

ST PETERSBURG. July S.-The Rus
sian foreign Office knows nothing of the
alleged Anglo japanese ultimatum on
the subject OF Manchuria. which. accord
ing to the "Syiet, Of this city, was pre-
scented to the Chinese government re-
Gently. and which set forth, among Other
matters. that if the departure of the
Russians from Manchuria is indefinitely
postponed Great Britain and Japan must
proceed 10 protect their interests, and
added that China must demand from
Russia the immediate evacuation of
Manchuria.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
MINERS PAID WAGE
INCREASE or S2,25O,O00

WILKESBARRE. Pa. July S.-The
coal operators of the anthracite regicn
have paid out 10 their employees the
last two weeks ESQ. 600. being the
bulk OF the 10 per cent Increase in
wages allowed by the Strike Commits
sion. The mine foremen and other
bosses have received an increase which
viii net 20 per cent. The officers around
the mines have received notice that they
will be granted two weeks racation
without loss OF pay.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
MISS WHITEROUSE
A BAR0N'S BRIDE

LONDON. July s.-Frances White
house. eldest daughter of w. Fitzhueh
Whitehouse, of Newport. r. I, and
Baron Constantin Ramsay. gentleman
in-waiting TO the Gar, were married at
ST. Peters Church, Eaton Square, yes
terday. The Grand Duke Michael Of
Russia, Ambassador Choate. and Mrs.
Choate. the Russian Ambassador. Count
Benekenaorn, and Countess Bencken-
dorf were present among other dis
tinguishej personages.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
WRIGHT AGREES TO
RETURN TO LONDON

NEW YORK. July s.-whitaker
Wright, the London inancler AID pro
moter. who was arrested earIv ir 49,
charged with fraud as a director OF the
London and GloJo 4-.,-
has been in jail pending eztraditioE pro
ceedings, has formally waived all rights
and agreed 10 be voluntarily extradited
to England by the British authorities.
Wright waived his rights against the
advice OF his counsel both here and in
London.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
GEN. CLAY, BEDRlDDEN,
FIGHTS LUNACY ACTION

LEXINGTON. Ky. July S.-Thomas S
Bullock and Walter o. Bullock. physi-
clans. yesterday went TO give their med =
zeal services to Gen. Cassius NJ Clay,
whose family has caused a writ Of
iunacy TO be served on him and asked
that a committee be appointed TO take
charge of his personal property. Gen.
eral Clay will resist the lunacy action,
and he may have the Lexington physi-
clans appear in court at Richmond %
testify for him. They will 90 back TO
Whitehall tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
SHE WENT FOR WALK
AND BECAME A BRIDE

SHAMOKIN. Pa. July s.-Nellie
Kearney left home Saturday, explaining
that she was going for short walk.
received word from her In Cleveland
that she was married there TO DIT. John
Lotus, Of Scranton. a recent graduate
OF the Philadelphia Medico- Chirurgical
College. Miss Kearney met the young
physician while he was Attending col
leRe.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
TO PROBE MYSTERY.

NORRISTOWN, July s.-Coroner Kane
is investigating the death OF Daniel
KuIp, aged fifty, who expired here yes
terday. II is alleged that Kulp was
struck over the head with club in a
quarrel with woman. An autopsy will
be made 70 determine the cause CT
death. Kulp's relatives say that he
died from natural causes.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
Mr.. WELKINS0N'S REMAINS
IN ROCK CREEK CEMETERY

The funeral OF James Wilkinson. for
many years superintendent Of the Wash
ington Gas Light Company. who died at
the Columbian University Hospital. Sat
urday night. was held yesterday at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
The services were conducted by the Rev.
Wallace Radcliffe. The body was de-
posted in a ault in Rock Creek Gene
terry to await final disposition. The
honorary pallbearers were William b.
Orne, John c. Poor, Arthur 3. Claxtou
Major Plunkett. David Chambers. and
John Leach. The active paIlbearers
were John McClephane, William Hart,
John p. Larner. Harry Entwisle. Frank
Recside, and Harry o. Wilson.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
TO SUPPRESS pRuM7

CHESTER. Pa. July s.-Mr Morri-
son introduced resolution in city coun-
Gil TO prohibit public meetings at Market
Square. Mr.. Blakeley said that he had
been annoyed by the Salvation Army.
and wanted the bass drum cut out, as
1t disturbed the lodge meetings. The
Iaatter was referred 10 the mayor.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
LAWYER USED BELT
AS A DEATH MOOSE

LEBANON. Pa. July s.--City Solicit
tor J. Marshall Funck. one of the most
prominent members of the Lebanon bar.
while suffering from temporary aber-
ration Of the mind. yesterday morning
committed suicide in his law Offices.
Death was caused by strangulation, he
having used the belt worn about his
waist. fastening it to the lock of win
dow.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
AL ADAMS MUST
STAY IN SING SING

NEW YORK. July s.-The appeal of Al
Adams, the policy king, was refused 5y
the appellate division Of the supreme
court. which handed down a decision
affirming his conviction for violating the
anti-policy law. Adams is now in Sing
Sing. and under the courts decision
one year nor more than one year and six
months
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
MAD DOG SCARE

MEDIA. July S.-The warm weather
was responsible for two mad log scarcs
in this locality yesterday \ rabid
animal bit several dogs in Roclldale and
tore the skirt Of Lucy Luckenbach. The
animal was killed by James Tomas at
Brookside Mills. A rabid dog in Norton
after biting several dogs. was killed
with a baseball bat by Edward Mitchell.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
W0RKMEN ON STRIKE
AT VANDERBILTS FARM

NEWPORT, July s.-All the painters
and carpenters at work on Reginald
Vanderbilt's Sandy Point farm. in
Portsmouth. have stopped work They
were called of by walking delegates
The prospects for the completion Of the
house in the near future are slight.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
CATSUP EXPLODED.

sHAMoKIN. Pa. July s.-Mary Knauf.
Of Ashland. aged thirteen. while the
guest OF her sister. near here. last night.
was carrying two bottles OF catsup from
the cellar 70 TIL dining room when
the bottles exploded. She was knocked
down the stairs and sustained injuries
OF a serious. if not fatal. character.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
PENNELL HAD saa1.1os.

BUFFALA. July 81. F. Pencil, as
administrator of the estate OF Arthur r.
Pennell. who was killed in his automo-
bile and who was named as co-respon-
dent in the Burdick divorce case, has
filed an accounting of the estate. show
ing that Pencil had property worth
1921 los.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
ELEPHANT KILLS A
SLEEP WALKING TRAINER

OGDEN, July S.-John wilkins. the
employee OF Sells & Downs circus who
received injuries on the train somewhere
between Ogden and Evanston yesterday,
died from the effects of the accident.
wilkins walked in his sleep. and while
passing an elephant the brute attacked
him. The nature OF his injuries would
crushed in and he was hurt internally.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
IN CALICO WRAPPERS
10 CAMP MEETING GO

READING, Pa, July S.-The camp
meeting OF the Followers of Christ in
Heller's Grove is attracting great atten-
ton because it is run strictly on what
those in charge believe to be an old
fashioned plan. I'VE can't follow the
fashions in religion" they say. Women
attend the camp meeting service in cal
leo wrappers and bingham aprons. In
formality reigns supreme
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
BLASTS KILL CHICKS.

LANCASTER. July S.-The farmers
residing along the line of the PeunsyI-
vania Railroad Company's new freight
line complain that they are unable 10
hatch chickens as the heavy dynamite
blasts on the work Kill The chicks in
the she'll
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
BIG ANTHRACITE COAL
FIELDS IN COLORADO

DENVER. July Sit is announced
that genuine anthracite has been dis
covered in ROutt county, Col. The fields
are believed 70 be fully as extensive as
those of Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
TURKISH OFFICER SAYS
WAR Is INEVITABLE

LONDON, July S.-The Constantinoole
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph"
quotes an officer Of high rank in the
Turkish army as declaring that war with
bulgaria appears 70 be inevitable. that
Turkey was never 50 well prepared sor
hostiiities. and that The army on the
frontier is anxious TO begin. bat the Sui
tan's policy is to remain quiet until at
tackled.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

DaTby's Ice Cream Is Made From
Pure cream. Try 2 SIMPLE order. 40 18th.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
LOCAL MENTION.
Thieves Made an Exchange.

-Four jars of chewing gum and fifty packages
Of cigarettes was the loot gained by thieves who
entered She store al SOB Fourteenth Street
northwest yesterday morning. in exchange for
these articles the marauders left behind them
two handkerchiefs and three baseball cards
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Mrs. Jacob Slime died in Jefferson
Frederick county. aged eighty-six.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

The Patchett Worsted Company. az
keyser. ". Va. capitalized at 500. 600.
Was Organized
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

James NJ. Stout died at Woodsboro
Frederick county. aged eighty-six years.
He leaves a widow and eight children.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
THPOUGHOuT - STATE-

There is little apprehension Of an at
tempt to attack the Jail at Portsmouth
where George Washington, negro, is held
for an assault upon little Maria Mason,
four years old. The guards were doubled
and the sherin took extra precautions
last night. About a dozen men from
Port Norfolk. the home Of the victim.
came 70 ;he jail last night. but they
made no hostile demonstration. There
is great Indignation at Port Norfolk-
but nobody doubts that the negro VIII
have an early trial
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

The city Of Richmond will shortly
transfer to the United States Govern
ment It's holding Of land on both sides
OF Dutch Gap. on James River in con-
sideratiou OF the latter assuming re-
sponsibility for the safety OF navigation
through the two bluns that overhang the
narrow channel for 200 wards.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Elwood Fisher and Elizabeth Wini-
fred Ways. daughter OF George ". Ways.
Cumberland. were married at he pa
rochial residence OF st. Patrick's Church.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Lightning Monday evening caused the
destruction OF the Lutheran Church at
Shanksville. p small town near Berlin
and few miles north Of FrostburE
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

The largest representation Of dele
gates I'm its history WAS present ycster-
day when the thirty-sixth annual sun
day school convention Of Baltimore Con-
ference. Methodist Episcopal Church
South. opened in Braddock street
Church. Winchester. After the appoint
ment Of the regular committees the con-
vcntion formally organized by electing
these officers:
President-The Hon. NJ Walton, Of
Woodstock
Secretary Hon ". W. MILAN, Of
Washington. D. c.
Vice presidents - Baltimore district
the Rev. ". II. d. Harper; East BaIti-
more. The Rev. =. ". JcffTeys: Wash
ington. A. i. Dietrich Winchester. the
Rev Charles y. Bulla. Rockingham. the
Rev. Dr.. S. K. Cox; Roanoke. w T.
Kennedy; Lcwisburg. T. c. Bare: Moore
field. J. II. hardwood
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
CIR GDngEG2 SORES
Signs Of Polluted Blood.

7 nog so IePulslve looking and disgusting old
You TIL the
the old fostering
ing place makes irritable respondent and desperate
chronic
healthy and impoverished condition. that breaking
ELECTS disorder.
ike mercury potash will sometimes Polute and
the blood and the that the
results IL obstinate nonhean the
Often inherited faint that lurking
D breaks out III ghtul eating the limbs old
age middle life Whenever refuses the
while anseptc Washes
90 much to keep down the Inflammation and cleanse the it will
never heal permanently till the blood itself
deadly and posons destroyed and with
sS~l y S this be acconpshed-the polluted
~ ~ ~ blood is purified and nvigoaed and when
eV ~ 81 blood is again circulating freely throughout
thebody the flesh around the old begins
on color the OF matter and the place heals
both blood
and time general health
have Chronic write No charge medical advice
zYE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. sTxAHTA, Ga
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND.

The evacuation OF Richmond by the
military viii begin today Troops will
= adually be withdrawn until all are
gone. Already the force OF soldiers
is diminishing. as furloughs are be-
ing granted some Of the men who have
come az the greatest sacrifice. and in
this way there has been a decrease in
the force without any diminution Of the
number OF companies on duty. THIS
method will be continued and the de-
crease viii be made gradually.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

The board OF aldermen or Frederick mas
awarded TO j. VI. Fritchey x Son. az
Lancaster. the contract 20 build a cover
from Church Street TO Carroll Creek
en- North Market and the other four
blocks north. providing the property
owners pay one-half the cost.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Tents, Tents, Tents. : large lot Government
tents; also new tents. chicken wire. f2c 100
square feet; roofing paper, short-sleeve under
shirts, 2Jc. :. BcnsInRer q Co.. llth and b.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Russell Elwood Sims. stackhouse fore
man az the West End furnace. Roanoke
met with tragic death yesterday morn
ing about 3 olock. lie fell from near
the top Of the furnace TO the ground. u
distance Of about 100 feet. and was in
slahtiy killed. he was twenty-three
years old. He leaves father ana
mother. Mr.. and Mrs s. II. Sims. ana
one brother
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Reports OF damage caused by tight
ming in the recent storms continue TO
come into Hagerstown. a great many
houses and barns were struck by Iiyht-
ning and more or less injured
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Funeral Designs Carefully Executed
At Skaters stores, l4th and I. III Pa. ave.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Some time ago the city council Of
Cumberland advertised for bids from the
several banks OF the city TO furnish what
money the city might desire to borrow
ir the year, the one asking the lowest
rate OF interest TO cot the contract. The
bids were 10 have been opened last
night but not one bid was received.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
LOCAL MENTION.

We have a Complete Stock Of Lamp Shades.
Ci6 l2th-C. \. Nuddiman 4 Co.-l2Os G.
Young Cuban parrots. schmid. 7I2 18th.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

News of the sudden death OF DR.. j. 4.
Perkins was received at thestertown.
He died in Germantown and was a noted
physician Of Chestertown He leaves six
sons. His wife died a month ago.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
When You Want a Cut
Of anything-Joyce Engraving Co.. Star Bldg
ROsenfeld's Pure Ice Creams.

~NSSSAAA Siu . 1 dAS 1SS N4SdLnS-
Sherbets for lawn parties and excursions brin,
good results, get our prices. sla Il St ne
Phone East 306-A.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
Purisima whiskey Promotes Good

Health and longevity. Words are inadequate 70
express Its full merits. Try IL when you're feel
ing mWell and its value as a tonic will be
fully demonstrated Order some from Vim. Can
non, 1851 seventh Phone u go.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

While running fifty miles an hour. a
wheel in the fore truck under the wo-
mems car Of Chicago express No. s.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. broke yes
terday afternoon. about twenty miles
west OF Hancock The engineer felt the
dragging over the ties and applied the
brakes. bringing the train TO a standstin
in front OF Magnolia station. No one
was injured. The engineer and trainmen
showed great presence Of mind
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Company A. First Regiment Mary
land National Guard. win leave Cum5r--
land early tomorrow morning 10 Join
the eneampment az Belair The com-
pany will breakfast in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
Congressman Fitzpatrick We'll Again.

Congrcssman-clect Fitzpatrick q Tennessee
who was taken i'll the street and re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital several DAYS
ago. was discharged from the institution last
night. lie has entirely recovered from his
Illness.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
maryland.

Tie Maryland Bar Association, in an
nuai session, was called to order at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning in the music
hall OF the Atlantic Hotel. at Ocean
City. by the president. the Hon. Benia-
min A. Richmond, OF Cumberland. The
attendance vas large and representative
The association low numbers over 400
members. which is about one-fourth Of
the legal Fraternity of the State-
The Washington times., 1903-07-08

Supply Your Ice Box With Muenchener,
the National Capital Brewing Co.'S famous dark
beer. Two dozen, delivered. 1875. Phone 222.
The Washington times., 1903-07-08
Run Down by Automobiles.

AZ Bottles of Lager Beer for 75c
Delivered. Beavers. 4es ~ st. Phone " 1ooS-D
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-13
Walter,

A baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Walter.
w. f. Spalding makes regular
trips to Minot every two weeks
with butter and eggs.
a dance was given amile south
Of the store Saturday evening
and a good time reported.
According to reports in the
Reporter lots were to have been
sold at the tounsite May 1.
Mrs. Otto Stremikes returned
home after spending the winter
III another part Of the state.
Will we celebrate July (? We
have heard nothing about it,
but it will soon be time to make
preparations.
We learn that parties are sur
veying east of Walter, and that
the railroad will be built farther
east. There must be some old
woman running q wireless tele-
phone, or some of the farmers
would not catch up as much
news.