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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

Seven persons we're seriously injured
by an explosion abroad the British
armored cruiser Good Hope near Gibral-
tar today.
The revenue buildings adjoining the
foreign legations in Pekin are on fire.
The foreign troops are acting as firemen
and are straining every effort to extin-
gnish the blaze aud prevent its spread to
the foreign buildings.
A general strike and serious disturb
ances have occurred at the town Of
Nicolaief. south Russia. All the work.
ing men turned out and paraded
the streets. COssacks were called out
and frequent encounters between the
soldiers and strikers have occurred.
The trouble was precipitated by the
manager of a factory who discharged a
pistol at an employee. Sympathizers
with the latter attempted to lynch the
manager.
General Weyler, Spanish Minister Of War,
under the influence of notable reactionaries,
has removed Colonel Duran Lerchundi from
his command. The immediate cause Of the
removal was the colonel's toast to King AL.
fonso at recent banquet, in which he urged
his majesty to adopt his fathers liberalism
and break off the clerical influence to which
he is now subjected.
dispatch from Vienna says there is great
activity among the Russian forces in the far
east. A great increase in the Russian feet is
reported and more ships il is expected will
shortly be sent thither. Russia has long had
an envious eye on Manchuria and Korea, and
ii is quite possible that this is the first step in
an effort to acquire control Of the coveted ter.
ritory.
1t is feared that the French sailing ship
Antoine Fraissnet, from Marseilles, May 9th,
for African ports, has been lost during tor
nado off the Congo coast. The vessel was on
her frst trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

DEATH OF CAPT. LIPsCOMB. Capt.
Martin Meredith Lipscomb died at his
home in Richmond yesterday morning.
He was Ole Of the most widely known
men in that city, his amiable eccenirici-
ties often bringing him into public
notice. During the civil war Captain
Lipscomb had the contract for buryiug
the Confederate Dead and it was in
this capacity that he assisted Miss Lizzie
Van Lew and others in secretly exhum-
ing the body of the federal officer, Gen
eraI Dahlgren, which was buried IN
lakewood. The corpse of the raider was
carried at great risk to those engaged in
the affair and temporarily inferred at
Laurel. The incident during and i'm
mediately after the war created great
excitement, aud not little prejudice, but
Captain Lipscomb's part in the affair
was an honorable and humane one.
He sought no money for his service or
for the great danger he had run, and
although a liberal reward was Of
fered him, he firmly declined it,
The name of Captain Lipscomb is asso-
ciated with many quaint. unusual and
interesting things in the antebellum
history of Richmond. There was day
when he spoke on the hastings to hun
dreds and when he was regarded as one
of the most unique characters in the city.
He was possessed of a striking personal
ity, and this, combined with his humor
and certain fervid style of oratory
which marked his speeches, made him
very prominent in his earlier days.
Captain Lipscomb before the civil war
was commander of the Mechanics Guard.
He was also member of the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues Association, in
which organization he retained his mem
bershp to the last. At the time OF his
death he was the oldest member of the
Blues, fact in which he took the great
est pride. He was twice married, but
had no children. His second wife and
two stepchildren survive him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
The Commerce Commission Inquiry.

New York, June 9.-President Baer,
Of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Company. was recalled to the stand
when the interstate commerce commits
sion resumed its inquiry today into the
charges of W. r. Hearst, that the coal
carrying railroads are parties to an I'M
lawful combination TO keep up prices in
the coal business. Among other things
Mr.. Baer stated that his company did
not earn, so far as the transportation OF
coal is concerned, the average rate of
interest. He also said there had during
the past year been an increase in ex-
penditures in the matter of wages of
81, 200, 900 with other corresponding in
creases. Commissioner Prouty rebuted
these statements which brought on a
spirited discussion between him and
Mr. Rapr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed.

Chamberlain Pain Balm is an anti
septic liniment, and when applied to
cuts, bruises and burns, causes them to
heal without maturation and much more
quickly than by the usual treatment.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
vtserurA Mrr1r1A Virginia .

U,noryr. Mrrrrrl VIRGINIA will
received $24, 400 from the national gov
eminent for the support of the State
volunteer troops. This is almost double
the amount heretofore received. The
department allotted only half of the two
millions appropriated at the last session
of Congress. The amount received by
each State is based on the strength of
the national guard in that State as re-
ported by the governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
BOMBARDED BY FRENCH.

A dispatch from Beni-Ounif, Algeria,
says the French artillery opened a pre-
liminary fire at $50 O'Clock yesterday
morning on Figuig, the stronghold of the
rebellions Zenaga tribesmen. who recent
" attacked and tried to ambush Cover
nor General Jonnart and escort, of whom
l9 were seriously injured. The actual
bombardment began at 1880 o cIock and
lasted until III a. M, when a great
destruction of houses had been wrought,
the mosque destroyed, and, it is believed,
a great number of natives killed. All
the women and children left the town
before the action. The French fred a
few shells at distant parts of the oasis in
order to impress the Moors with the
power and range of the French guns.
Throughout the engagement there was no
loss on the French side. The French
artillery fired 500 shells at the town. The
Spahis (native calvary, the Chasseursd'
Antique and the troops of the Foreign
Legion were posted during the lombard
ment at points surrounding the town,
but the infantry did not fire single shot.
The bulk of the population of Figuig is
expected to be friendly TO the French, as
neighboring tribes are assisting in the
operations of the punitive expedition.
France has formally notified the powers
that she has no intention OF taking
Moroccan territory, and will only punish
Arab brigands who were responsible for
the recent attack on the escort of Cover
nor General Jonnart. General OConnol
was instructed to give the women and
children of Figuig an opportunity tc
leave the town before the bombardment.
A friendly Arab courier bearing noti
fication to this effect to the women and
children was killed while earring the
message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

The choir of ST. PauPs Church Rich
mond is much stirred up over the action
of the vestry in appointing Mr. Philip
Powers director without consulting Prof
Jacob Reinhardt, who, as organist, has
been director for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

THE FAMILIES of two Boer generals,
Snyman and Fouche, arrived at New
York last week on their way to the new
Boer colony III chihuahua, Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

The eleven coarse grade paper mills OF
Holyoke, Mass, shut down this morning be-
cause of the strike Of the cutter girls, the
calendar men and the inishers yesterday.
Fully 2,OOO are now out because Of the action
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09
MARRIED.

At st. Mary's Church on Monday night,
KAUFMAN and MELANIA P0NNET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

Can't be perfect health without pure p1oo9
Burd0ck Blood Bitters MAKES pure Diooa'
Tones and inyiporates the whole system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-09

Fancy Imported sARDINEs ia oil lOc>
Eau. w. p. W00LLS & son.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
.SANTO DOMINGO SUBMITS
TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS
Names Mario Ceballos TO Sit as Ad-
Indicator in Sala Case.

Santo Domingo has agreed TO submit
the SaIa claim 10 arbitration. a dis
spatch received from the negro repub
lie says Mario Cebalios has been named
as arbitrator in the case by the Do-'
minican government.
The Sala case is that of a Frenchman
who lent money and supplied munitions
Of war. aggregating about $215.OOO. to the
then President Heureaux. of SanJc Do
mingo. The Dominican government at
first recognized the claim, but afterward
contested it. NJ. Sala died, leaving his
claim TO his wife. an American. Minis
ter Powell was instructed to endeayor
to effect settlement.
The United States minister, Mr.. Pow
ell. finding that some of his eommunica-
lions TO the Dominican government had
been made known to and used by agents
OF other governments and against his
own Government, made a complaint to
the government OF Santo Domingo. de-
handing that certain officers of the for
eign department Of the government be
changed. The minister's demand was
Immediately acceded to.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
TO TEST VALIDITY OF
THE BLOOGETT TITLES
Suit Begun by J. p. Camp to o.
tain F Street Property.

Proceedings we're begun yesterday in
the District Supreme Court, by Joseph
Parker Camp to eject William C. Pond
and George c. Bergling from premises
1915 and 1918 F Street northwest. The
litigation involves the validity of the
Blodgett title for land in the District.
1t is said Caleb c. willard is the real
owner of the property in dispute.
II is further said Mr.. Camp recently
purchased all the Blodgett titles for
land in the District. The Street prop
erty in dispute, it was contendeG, was let
by Blodgett. under a ninety-nine years
lease, TO the persons from whom It is
said the present holders obtained title.
The property in dispute is described
as part of original lot 20. in square 254,
and is on the south side of F Street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets.
II is improved by two small buildings.
In this connection it may be noted that
the land in question is the only prop
erty on that side of the street which
is not improved by more or less pre-
tentious buildings.
The result of the litigation for the
possession of this property will be
watched with much interest. as a de-
cision in this suit will affect hundreds
OF thousands OF dollars worth of real es-
tate in the District. William E Am
brose and Walter D. Davidge are named
as counsel for the plaintiff
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
OHIO TO DEDICATE
ANTIETAN MONUMENTS
Ceremonies on Battlefield Set for
Tuesday.

Dedicatory ceremonies OF the Ohio
monuments on the Antietam battlefield
will be held at 10 a. m. on Tuesday
October 13 Among the distinguished
persons who are 20 participate in the
ceremonies are the Hon. George X.
Nash. governor of Ohio: Acting Secre-
tary of War Robert Shaw oliver; Lieut..
Gen. S. B. NJ Young, chief of staff. U.
S. A: Capt p W. Miller. Eighth Ohio
Volunteer Infantry; Gen. Robert P. Ken
nedy. Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer In
fantry: Gen Eugene Powell Sixty-sixth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and Major Da-
vid Cunningham. Thirtieth Ohio volun-
teer Infantry.
The exercises will include the pre-
sentation Of the monuments on the part
OF the commission TO Governor Nash,
who will. in turn. make the presentation
to the War Department. The memorials
are then TO be accepted for the depart
ment by Acting Secretary of War Oliver
and a series of addresses will follow.
The Rev. William r. Parsons. chaplain
Sixty sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. will
offer the opening prayer and benedic-
tion.
The monuments which are to be dedi-
Gated on next Tuesday have been erected
on Antietam battlefield in memory and
honor of the valor and heroism dis
played by Ohio troops who participated
in the memorable engagement of Sep
TENDER II. 1862.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
ADVENTISTS TO HAVE
WHOLE WEEK OF PRAYER

The executive committee of the gen
eraI conference of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist Church held two sessions today.
at Second Church. Twelfth and NJ
Streets northwest. They were devoted
TO the discussion of yesterdays unfin-
ished business. and talking over plans
for a week Of prayer in Washington.
Although it has not been definitely de-
cided upon as yet. 1t is believed the
seven days preceding the Christmas
holidays viii be selected.
The public meeting held last night
was largely attended by the committee
men, members of the local Adventists'
Church, and the general public. Owing
to the success of the night meetings
they will be held each night during the
conference. with different elders having
charge OF the services each evening
The sermon of the evening was
preached by the Rev. A. T. Jones. OF
Battle Creek, Mich, and was instruc-
TIE TO a high degree.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
PRESIDENT ARRAIGNEO
THRICE IN SINGLE DAY
Harsh CenSures Prom Gov. Hogg,
Clergyman, and ProhibitioniStS.

Criticisms were poured on the head of
President Roosevelt yesterday from
three different directions. according to
dispatches.
Governor Hogg. of Texas, found fault
with the Chief Executive because he
carried a revolver; the retiring presi-
dent of the general council of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Church complained be-
cause the President displayed leanings
toward the Roman Catholic Church. and
finally Prohibitionists at Kansas City,
Mo-. voiced their censure because the
President, in his tour of the country. al
lowed liquor to be carried and served on
the special train.
Governor Hogg expressed his senti-
ments at Crowley, La. where he and
General Miles were inspecting the
Crowley oil field. The governor al
luded TO the President as IAN iridescent
incubator Of war ideas" He declared
IL he himself had carried a revolver
when he was governor OF Texas it would
have been impossible to suppress the
"buffoon and the bravo and the bully
with the entire military force of the
State" and that rather than give such
an example of lawlessness. he should
be ready to lay down his life" AS a
parting shot at the President, Governor
Hogg said: THE only grievance 1 have
against Booker Washington is that
while they were eating he did not
civilize Roosevelt"
Criticism OF the President because OF
alleged over-friendliness to the Roman
Catholics emanated from the Rev. DR..
NJ. c. Ranseen. of Chicago. the retiring
president of the general council of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, in ses-
sion at Norristown. Pa. In his annual
report, Dr. Ranseen said the rulers OF
the world were catering to Rome. and
the President had partaken in this In
connection with the demise of Pope Leo
Prohibitionist censure emanated from
a gathering OF 100 Prohibitionists al
I Kansas City. Both the President and
/ Secretary of Interior Hitchcock were
/ criticised by resolutions for carryin,
and permitting liquor to be consumed
/ in prohibition localities. 1t was ALLEGED
| the President in his tour through Kan
sas last summer permitted liquor TO b,
| carried. and served on his special train
and that Secretary Hitchcock permitte,
I the same thing recently in Indian Ter
\ ritory
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
TREATY WITH CHINA
WILL INCREASE TRADE
Now Awaits Ratification by United
States Senate.

Extension of American trade in China
will be made possible by the commercial
treaty between China and the United
States signed yesterday at Shanghai.
This treaty will become effective as
soon as it's approval by the United
States Senate makes ratification posi-
Bile.
By the terms Of the treaty Mukden and
Antung two Manchurian ports, viii be
opened. Russia gave assurances that it
will not interfere with the opening of
the ports named in the treaty. and con-
sequently the clash between Russia and
China over the Manchurian evacuation
cannot affect the operation of the new
treaty.
A complete revision Of the existing
treaty regulating commercial relations
with China is effected by che new treaty.
The rights and privileges of diplomatic
officers. eonsuls. and citizens are clearly
defined
The Chinese government agrees to
abandon the levying of duty upon goods
in transit. and will thus facilitate the
Tree VI tOllllOhlAlto III Inv
empire All duties viii be paid az ports
Of entry. and If other nations agree to
do so. the United States will pledge it
self to pay a surtax of one and one-half
times the tariff import duty in re-
turn for the adjustment of duties in the
interior. Exports from China are to pay
~ per cent ad valorem, the present
rate.
American citizens are also to be al
lowed to engage in mining in China.
American trademarks. patents. and copy
rights are TO be protected there. Ameri-
| can missionaries are also TO have the
right to rent and lease property for re-
| ligious purposes, and are to be protect
! ed against discrimination on the part OF
native officials.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
NOT GOING TO BUILD
INTO WASHINGTON NOW
Norfolk and Western Road viii
Wait Another Year.

The plan to build into Washington
which the Norfolk and Western has con-
templated for some time, is not to be
acted upon as soon as was expected. The
stockholders of the system met at Nor
folk yesterday, and took no action on the
proposal
It was agreed. however, that tbs sys-
tenn should purchase q number of small
railroads in the coal regions OF West
Virginia. and absorb them These lines
are the Jaeger and Southern, Kenova and
Big Sandy, and the Guyandotte and Tug
River Railway. The purchase is to in
crease the coal carrying traffic of the
system. Building into Washington is
not likely to be begun for a year
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
MAKE JUST ONE
MORE TRIAL
No Matter How Many Remedies You
Have Tried, Here is One That
Will Cure Your Piles.

II you are suffering from the pain and
torture of piles and want to be cured
spend so cents at the druggists for one
package of Pyramid Pile Cure and con-
vince yourself beyond a doubt that II
can be done. There is no earthly doubt
that this remedy will cure you Just as Ii
has cured thousands and thousands of
others If you follow the directions and
give IL a fair trial
You may have tried so many remedies
that you feel that yours is a hopeless
case. You may have become discouraged
and suffered so long that it is almost
second nature to you. It makes no DIFF
ference how serious your case is, or
how long you have had ii, you will be
cured just the same.
Pyramid Pile Cure is in the form of
suppositories, and reaching the seat Of
the trouble gives instant relief 1t does
away with the torture Of the knife and
the humiliation of examination and
operation by the physician II is ad-
ministered by the sufferer himself IN the
privacy OF the home. There Is no record
OF its ever failing to cure the most
severe, aggravated and long standing
cases
Mrs. r. T. c. Boylan. Marshall, Miss.
writes: Il suffered awful torture for
years from piles. l used Pyramid Pile
Cure and was well in three days"
Amos Croker, of Worcester writes:
After going through frfghtful surgi-
cal operation and after trying any num-
Der OF salves and ointments, one 5O-cent
box OF Pyramid pile Cure gave speedy
relief and Il quickly cured me-"
James Kenton, Memphis, Tenn. says:
Il suffered the torture of itching piles
for years, and not even mercurial oint-
ment would relieve me. One j0-cent bog
10 Our
Pyramid Pile Cure is for sale by all
druggists. or will be sent upon receipt
of price. 80 cents a package. by Pyramid
Drug Company Marshall, Mich.
Write for free booklet on the nature,
treatment and cure Of piles.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
GENERAL JOHNSON BURIED
WITH MILITARY HONORS

The funeral OF Gen. Bradley T.
Johnson. who died in Virginia last Mon
day. was held in Baltimore yesterday
The body was escorted from Richmond
to Baltimore by a delegation of Con-
federate veterans. and the services were
held at Christ Episcopal Church. The
Rev. Edwin Barnes Niver, and the Rev.
william NJ. Dame oficiated- The casket
was wrapped in a huge Confederate flag
The body was accompanied TO Loudon
Park Cemetery. under escort of the vet
Grams and a detachment OF State militia
Many prominent persons attended the
services
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
DRUGGISTS WRESILED
WITH CUT RATE QUESTION
Tentative Plan to Prevent Cutting
on Proprietary Medicines.

To prevent cut rates on proprietary
medicines the National Association of
Retail Druggists adopted a resolution
providing for contract plan whereby
the retail prices of the medicines
should be fixed. In order to obtain the
support of all the proprietors a second
provision was made whereby any other
plan could be tried that would promise
better results.
The conference committee which had
the matter in hand reported that the
manufacturers are not willing to adopt
the serial number contract system, but
they will accept a modified form of con-
tract.
The question OF cut rates on pro-
prietary medicines has been the cues
ton of the hour during the entire con-
vention. The retail druggists main
tanned il was of vital importance to
them to DO away with the cut rates.
Although the plan adopted by the con-
vention was not all that was hoped for,
the druggists are confident that it will
go far toward lettering the present
state of affairs.
Before the final adjournment OF the
convention. the druggists voted to have
tire dues of the association continue The
same as for the last year. q. An at
tempt TO have each member pay 80 cents
n year for the IN. A. r. ID. Notes" failed
To meet the deficit in the treasury. bow
ever, representatives of ten or twelve
proprietary firms pledged $1,000 and the
city organization pledged $780,
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
YERKES Wakes RULING
ON TOBACCO AND WINE
Internal Revenue CO mmlSSioner
Gives Important Decisions.

Commissioner Yerkes. OF the Bureau
OF Internal Revenue OF the Treasury
Department. has given out an opinion
in which he holds that original stamped
packages of tobacco can be sold through
the medium OF vending or nickel-in-taa-
slot machines, II being understood that
only unhroken stamped packages shall
be delivered from machines of this kind
In another ruling OF the Commission
er. 1t is held that while person VINO
manufactures wine from fruit OF hts own
growing and sells il at the place OF man
ufacture is exempted from a special tax
as a liquor dealer under the United
States revenue laws. this exemption
does not prevent his prosecution under
state laws or local ordinances.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
NASHINGIONIANS WIN
ARMY COMMISSIONS
Five Local Soldiers Among those
Who Pass Examinations.

Five Washington boys are among the
enlisted men in the army recommended
for second lieutenancies as the result Of
final examinations held a few weeks
ago. The Washingtonians are: James
N. Churchill, sergeant, Forty second
Company, Coast Artillery; Frederick w.
Boschen. sergeant. Hospital Corps;
James B. Male, sergeant. Forty-seventh
Company. Coast Artillery; Augustine A
Hoffman, corporal, Forty-second Com
pany. Coast Artillery; Henry s Brin-
kerhoff. jr, corporal, Forty-second
Company, Coast Artillery.
The Washington times., 1903-10-09
AFTER ASCENDING CLERK.

Major Sylvester has had printed and
is mailing 10 the police OF the country
a card descriptive Of Walter II. Lydick,
the absconding jewelry clerk. who left
surreptitiously Sunday. after disposing
of some $1,000 worth o. jewelry belong
ing to the Harris Jewelry Company.
Lydick IS described as thirty-three
years old, FIVE feet eight inches in
height. weighing 1876 pounds. with dark
hair and complexion, dark gray eyes.
and dark mustache. IL wearing one. The
card also bears a picture OF the fugi-
tive.