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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-03
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE.

Clarkton Express.
man should not be allowed to marry
until he is sure he can live peaceably with
the woman of his choice. and after the
knot is tied only death should separate.
The marriage vows are too sacred to be
50 easily broken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-03

AND A GUARANTEED PRICE OF FROM
IS CENTS TO IS CENTS PER BUsHEL
FOR ALL THAT CAN BE GROWN IN
THE NEXT TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-03

$4,000 ACRES FOR scuPpERNoNGs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

return TO the textbook in such subjects
as grammar and spelling was promptly
met by the adoption OF grammars In the
fourth. NTH. sixth. seventh. and eighth
grades and OF spoilers in the fourth
grade AS no increase OF the free text
book fund had accompanied the law OF
Congress, which in effect stipulated the
buying OF many additional TEXTBOOKS,
IL was possible TO comply with this com
mand only by the exercise Of the most
rigid economy in other directions. such
as the purchase of general school sup
plies and so forth.
"As a guaranty OF good faith In carry
ing out the implied command OF Con-
gress In this respect We were obliged TO
spend about $4,000 for new grammsrs'
spelling books. and copy books"
Such was the prompt response OF
Superintendent Stuart to the findings
and suggestions OF the Senate commit
tee. This was as promptly approved
by the Board OF Education. and ever
since there has been steady progress
sought, and obtained. in the direction
pointed out in the Senate report
IL V. BoYNToN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
WIRELESS TO BREAK
A CABLE MONOPOLY
Colombia Plans to Install
New System.
WOULD END CONTENTION
Company Holding Old Concessions Stop
ped Service When New Privileges
Were Refused.

Wireless telegraphy is expected to
solve the dificulties experienced by the
Colombian government in communicate
ing with the outside world from its iso-
lated capital at Bogota. An Italian
company has asked for concession for
stations in Colombia. and in view OF the
trouble the country Is having with the
Central and South American Company. II
Is believed the concession will be
granted
The cable and telegraph company has
had Colombia at it's mercy for several
months. ever since a request for new
concessions was refused by the govern
ment The oflces OF the company were
closed for some time. but through the
inconvenience this country was put to
In keeping in touch with Minister Beau
pre- while canal legislation WAS pending
the lines were temporarily reopened-
1t is said Colombia granted nearly
every request made by the old company
A renewal Of the concession was asked
for and agreed to; an increaEcd tariff
for a certain class OF business wa:
wanted. and when II was shown that the
lines were being operated at loss. this
was also agreed to by DR.. Herran. Co
lombian charge at Washington, who had
the negotiations In charge
Then the company wanted an exclu-
sive concession TO operate lines on tho
Atlantic as we'll as the Pacific Coast
Dr. Herran objected to this on tbs
ground that this would be a new con
cession, instead of renewal OF an old
one. and that he had no right to enter
into an agreement OF that character
The company insisted, with the result
that no arrangements were made for an.
concession and the Colombian ofhce'
were closed for several weeks. In tbs
meantime Colombia remained arm, ever
though unable to reach the outsid,
WORLD.
/ II the Colombian government carrie.
out it's threat 70 open a wireless lin
the company will lose heavily. TIL
Marconi lines. il successful, would b.
operated between Bosota, Buena Ven
tura, Chiriqui. Panama. Colon. Boca'
del Toro. and Carriage "a. II Is also re
ported that the West India and Panama
Telegraph Company will offer to con
struct q cable to Buena Ventura.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
BALTIMORE FORCED
TO IMPORT OYSTERS
City's Business Shows a
Heavy Decrease.
POLITICS STOPS REMEDY
Chesapeake Rovers With Seven Thou
sand Votes, Have Blocked Proteo-
tive Measure.

BALTIMORE, Sept 2s.-Carrying
Goals to Newcastle or steel to Pittsburg
may sound strange. but what will be
thought of carrying oysters to Balti-
more7
And yet that is Just what the New
York oyster planters and wholesale
dealers are doing. Their wares ind a
ready market, too. The packers Of Bal
timore, once the very home of the BIZ
valve, have been forced into this hu-
initiating position in order to obtain
sufficient product to meet the orders on
their books.
The cause of this is laid directly and
openly at the doors OF handful of pol
iticians whose influence is strong
enough to manipulate the State couven-
tions of both parties. and prevent the
Insertion of a plank in either platform
which would restore Baltimore and the
Chesapeake Bay to their former posi-
tions in this important trade.
Protective Law Demanded.
Demand is general throughout the
state for a new State law giving to les
sees In the planting VI ogotCio oH DeH
rem bottoms the same protection that
the farmer has.
To prevent these barren lands from
falling into the hands OF a trust. the
last bill looking for relief presented to
the Legislature provided that the lessee
must be bona ide resident OF the
county in which the submerged land
lay, and that no person would be per-
mitted to rent more than 800 acres.
The bill also provided that all the iu-
come from rentals should be used to
build new State roads throughout the
state-something that Maryland sadly
needs.
Free oyster rovers Of the Chesapeake
who, under the present laws, are per-
mitted to dredge and tong oysters wher-
ever they may be found. prevented the
passage OF the bill, and thus obtained
at least two years more of immunity in
their calling.
Owners OF the oyster PUNCHES say they
employ 1000 voters. and threaten that
the party which advocates any legisla-
ton which shall interfere with them in
their calling will be opposed by the 7.0O(
TO a man. AS the State is exceedingly
close, both parties hesitate TO. antago-
nize this vote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
WOOL MATTRESSES
MAKE GERMANS ILL

Many cases Of sickness have arisen in
Germany because Of the use Of wool mat
tresses made up Of old soiled rags which
the manufacturers had failed to properly
disinfeet, says a report to the Public
Health and Marine Hospitar Service OF
recent date. The cases are specially
numerous In northern Germany. The dif-
ferent state governments OF the empire
have been moved to issue ordinances
against the manufacture OF mattresses
from rags that have not been disinfected
according to methods prescribed by the
board Of health. Trespass against these
provisions OF law is made a crime. pun
ishable by imprisonment. Manufacture
ers OF wooden rags are required TO keep
account Of all such material acquired by
them, together with the record OF the
time and methods OF disinfection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

operation from them all. and that so
cordial and sincere have been the efforts
OF all the teachers 10 comply with my
wishes, even TO the smallest details OF
administration, that IL would have been
impossible for me 70 discover. had |
sought 70 do so. which of them, II any.
we're not IN entire accord professionally
with the new program. II is gratifying
TO be able to make this statement
Not All Corrected.
1T is far from the purpose Of this
report TO claim that the evils alleged to
exist In our school curriculum have been
wholly corrected. but II is entirely
within the truth TO assert that all the
resources OF thorough organization
have been assiduousiy employed to that
end. while at the same time seeking 20
conserve the many admirable features
which marked the public school system
OF this District as being In many par
ticulars one OF the best in the country.
No violent change in methods of teach
ing has been recommended. because none
was needed. On the other hand. what
seemed 10 be a universal demand for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

The rest of the income from his proper
ty is TO be divided equally among his
children. In case any Of his descendants
prove to be drunkards or spendthrifts
they are to forfeit their inheritance.
The drunkard and spendthrift clause
IS causing much comment among Iowa
lawyers as It has never been thoroughly
tested under the laws OF that State. but
many attorneys believe 1t will be set
aside by the courts.
Has University in View.
In the event that his direct descend
ants should not leave issue. or should
prove TO be unworthy OF enjoying the
income from the estate. Mr.. Hubbell has
stipulated his fortune shall be used in
establishing a university in Des Moines
which is TO bear his name.
Both the Count and Countess Wacht-
meister were prominent in Washington
several years ago. AS Miss Hubbell. the
Countess wachtmeister frequently Wis
tied Mrs. Gear. the wife Of the late
Senator Gear.
Mr. Hubbens estate is said to be
worth at least 5000 900. He has en-
gagged extensively In railroad building in
Iowa and constructed several lines which
we're later merged with trunk lines. His
terminal property is located in the heart
of Des Moines and is increasing in value
rapidly. He also owns much of the most
desirable business property in the heart
Of Iowa's capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
PUT ESTATE In TRUST
TO THWART S0N~IN~LAW
F. IA. Hubbeii, Father of Countess WachtmeSter
Places His Fortune Beyond Her Reach.

F. NJ Hubbell. of Des Moines. Iowa,
ono Of the wealthiest men in the Middle
West. has placed his entire estate In
trust under conditions which will make
it impossible for his heirs to have more
than the income from his properties.
which consist chiefly of Western realty,
railroad stocks and terminal property in
Des Moines.
Count Carl Axel Wachtmeister, who
was formerly connected with the
Swedish legation in Washington. and Is
now at the Swedish legation in Paris, is
son-in-law of Mr.. Hubbeil. Count
Wachtmeister's marriage to Miss Beulah
Hubbell, four years ago, was one Of the
most notable Western society events OF
recent years. Miss Hubbell's father is
said to have opposed his daughters mar
rage to foreigner who had no fortune,
and his action in making it impossible
for has estate TO be divided has caused
much comment.
Conditions of the Trust.
Mr.. Hubbell has three children-the
Countess Wachtmeister, F. c. Hubbell
and Grover HubbelI. F. c. HubbeIl is as
ISOLATED with his father in business en-
terprises and Grover Is a student al
Yale. The Western multi millionaire
also has several grandchildren, the chill
dren of his son. F. c. HubbelI. With the
consent OF his wife, Mr.. Hubbell has ar
ranged that she is to relincuish al
claim on his estate on condition that she
be paid $4,000 a year from the income
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
CIRCUIT. COURT IN SESSION.

The circuit court for Alexandria city.
with Judge c. z. Nicol presiding, OPEN
ed It's September term at the courthouse
in Fairfax Street this morning The
docket was called and cases set for
hearing. The following jury has been
summoned to try any cases that may
come before the court: c. T. Hellmuth,
G. d. Hopkins. o. F. Baggett. d. Ruben,
Alfred Thomson. c. E. Thompson. Julian
Taylor. ]. C. Cockey. F. G. Swaine. G. E.
Price. J. G. Henshaw. and A. Katz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
Laborers Have Lost Wages.

Another phase Of this amazing selhsh-
ness on the part OF the political ma
chimes deals with the loss to wage earn
ers. In 1892 more than $1,000 persons
we're employed in the oyster industry in
Maryland. The United States Fish Com
mission shows that this number in 1907
had been reduced TO 81, 543. This means
a loss in wages OF s15. 1855 500 year
And vet the total value of the oyster
vessels. numbering 1874, is but sl,S2o,lH-
The actual capital employed in taking
the oysters from bay and river Is put
S5.S1S,5 67 or about one-third OF tne
wages annually lost to the people OF
the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
leading Items Of Commerce.

Copper and vegetable hbers from the
largest individual items Of our imports
from Mexico, and iron and steel products
constitute our largest exports 20 that
country. Detailed statistics for 1863
are not yet available, but in 1902 our im-
ports of copper ore and regulus were
almost $4,000 coo, as compared with
less than 500. 900 in 1897; our imports OF
pigs. bars, ingots, etc, of copper in
creased in the same time from Ss4. 900
10 nearly three and three quarter mil
lions. In 1892 no copper ore was export
ed to Mexico. but in 1902 nearly 500, 900
worth was so exported
OF manufactured vegetable fbers
Cma.nly sisal grass our imports in
creased from S5,500,o 900 to over $12. O0o.-
600. while OF the manufactures Of these
materials our imports increased from
$4,000 to nearly ss50.00O. and our ex-
ports from SOS, coo 10 s22s, 900. Hides
and skins were imported to the value OF
nearly ss.5OO.O0O in 19O2-more than
double the 1892 VAUDEVILLE OF leather
and its manufactures the value of ex-
ports increased from SCI 600 to Ss1s. 1000.
Our imports OF coffee fell of during the
decade from over s4.COo.ooO to less than
SO O60 600.
Exports Of iron and steelnot only con
stitute the largest item Of our Mexican
trade. but show the largest growth an
the last ten years. exports OF machin-
cry alone increasing from about $1,000
OOa 70 oxer & GOO 900 Other items which
show large gains are breadstuffs, We
hicles, chemicals, coal, ard coke, cop
per ore. vegetable oils. and lumber.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
COMMANDER HUGHES
DIES IN YOKOHAMA

Commander E. II. Hughes. U. S. NJ.
died at Yokohama, Japan. yesterday.
after two months OF illness in hospital
there. Resr Admiral Cooper. command
ing the Northern Squadron Of the Asiatic
Fleet. reported the death OF Commander
Hughes to the Navy Department this
morning by cable
At the time OF his death Commander
Hughes was in command OF the Annapo-
lis. He was born at Lockbourne. Ohio.
and graduated from the Naval Academy
in 1870. His legal residence is West
field. ~. Z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

While these figures, persistentIy placed
before their eyes by the newspaper
show a loss in 1--WE years OF more than
$40. OOo. 900 TO the State. each political
leader" prevented the insertion OF
definite declarations OF principles in the
platforms OF the State conventions just
held.
Experts call attention TO the TACT that
Connecticut. New Jersey and Virginia.
TO say nothing OF New York and Rhode
Island. are obtaining rapidly he trade
that nrcc came 10 baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
pEArE OF MISS WHITING.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 2S.-Elllen
NJ Whiting. well known and esteemed in
Alexandria. died at the Alexandria Hos
pital here yesterday afternoon Miss
Whiting was the sister OF the late Fair
fax whiting. long employed In the Gov
eminent service in Washington. She
was in her eighty-fifth year. Her
funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
SHOT AT INTRUDER.

At an early hour yesterday morning a
son of Captain Simmons. Of South
Fairfax Street, heard what he thought
was some one attempting to enter the
house. He went to a back window. and
seeing the form of a man in the yard.
fired at il. The man ran out of the
yard and around in front OF the house.
Mr.. Simmons also ran to the front win
dow and fred again at the retreating
form. but Cre man kept on and escaped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
IN THE MAYORS COURT.

In the mayors court the Hon. George
l.. Simpson presided this morning. and
the following cases were disposed OF:
James Wood, charged with assaulting
Lee Robinson. was dismissed.
Alfonso Schrivner. charged with being
drunk, forfeited IS collateral
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The law firm OF ]. r. Cation & Son
have opened an ONCE in Alexandria
county. J. R. Cation. jr., is in charge OF
the county Office.
Goldie Lunsford is visiting friends at
Round Hill. Va.
VI. T. Dwyer is i'll at the Alexandra
Hospital with typhoid fever.
Florence Davidson has returned from a
pleasant visit to Markham, Va.
Ex-Postmaster c. G. Carlin and Judge L
c. Barley, OF the ccr1oration court. have
returned from Philadelphia, where they
have been on business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES.

The churches OF Alexandria were all
we'll attended yesterday. All the resi-
dent pastors. with one exception. occu-
pied the pulpits at their churches. At
st. Mary's Catholic Church. the Rev.
Father Quill, of Georgetown University,
preached the sermon at the 10 o'clock
mass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
POLICE CHIEF TO RETURN OCT. I

1t Is reported upon good authority
Capt James F. Webster, chief OF the
Alexandria police department. win re-
turn to duty at the stationhouse on
October 1. Captain Webster has been of
on leave since the death o. his son-in-
law. Sidney Pullman. in the early part OF
Last summer. Since his absence his place
has been nlled by Policeman Knight as
acting chief.
The appointment OF Acting Chief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
oBsEoUIEs OF FRANK DAINTY.

The funeral of the late Frank Dainty
took place from his late home in North
Alfred Street. yesterday afternoon. at
o'clock. and was attended by a large
number Of friends of the deceased man.
The Rev p p Phillips, of St Paurs
Protestant Episcopal Church, oficiated
at the funeral services. and the inter-
ment was made In Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
ALEXANDRIA SyEWS NOTES

Knight was made by Mayor Simpson. but
at the last meeting of the police COM
missioners the secretary was directed to
communicate with Captain Webster In
regard to his continued absence and ask
him whether OF not he intended 10 re-
turn to his post. No reply has yet been
received to the communication by Sec
rotary Lawler, but, as stated. II is said
that Captain Webster will return to
duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
MARQUIS HURT IN DUEL.

PARIS. Sept. ga duel with swords
has been fought in the grounds Of a
country club near Biarritz. between
Count ARGOS OF Clavijo and the Marquis
OF Argudia. The latter was thrice
wounded, n the wrist and the forearm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
sArcHEL TAKEN FROM TRAIN.

r. ". Fleming. of 1920 Street north
west. washington. reports that his
satchel was taken OF Manassas train
which stopped at Alexandria last night.
The police OF this city are keeping
lookout for the satchel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
Trade Has Decreased.

There figures. compiled from the
books Of the Bureau of Statistics and
Information, show the amazing falling
of in the number of bushels Of oysters
handled at Baltimore from 1897 TO the
end OF 1902:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

There is a falling of in the season OF
1901 1902 as compared with 1ss7-Is9S of
3,372,2 47 bushels
That the entire State suffers is shown
by the catch for 1902, which is more than
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

specialist who prescribed II for the
late Father John O'Brien. OF Lowell
by whom il was recommended TO MS
friends and parishioners, and from whom
n derived its name-and was advertised
with his knowledge and approval II
Is not a patent medicine and IL is free
from morphine. opium, or other poison
Gus drugs The money is refunded Tor
any bronchial trouble. cough or. cold II
does not cure. II makes strength and
prevents neumonia-invaiuable as
tonic and body builder FOR weak ana
rundown systems Not new medlclne
80 wears in use. II your druggist does
not have II he can get IL for you The
81 bottles contain three times the guam
tity OF the 50-cent size II is guaran-
teed. and the money Is refunded II X
does not do all that is claimed for H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
SEPTEMBER TERM OF COUNTY
COURT.
COURT.

The county court OF Alexandria county,
Judge Love presiding. opened its Sep
TENDER term at Fort Myer courthouse
this morning. This Is a grand jury
term.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
IN BALTIMORE.

The Rev j. p Stump. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, spent
today IN Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28

This table shows that while our com
merce with Mexico varies considerably
from year TO year, the trade In both
directions has more than maintained it's
satisfactory volume.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
TRADE WITH MEXICO
EXCELS ALL RECORDS.
Exports Increase in Decade
Over 100 Per Cent.
IMPORTS KEEPING IN LINE
Copper and Vegetable Fibers Largest
Items Brought From There-Steel
Our Strongest Card.

Trade with our neXt-door neighbor on
the south continues to exceed all records.
Figures compiled by the Department Of
Commerce and Labor, through its Blu
reau of Statistics, show that during the
last fiscal year our Mexican commerce
was greater in both the export and i'm
port business than in 1902. although that
year made a new high-water mark in our
trade with Mexico.
During the year ending June 80. 1908.
the value OF goods imported from Mexico
amounted TO SAL 1913, III; while. on the
other hand. she purchased from our
merchants s42,257 JOG worth. According
10 the latest available Mexican statis-
tics. about 60 per cent of the total value
of goods imported by that country III the
fiscal year 1902 came from the United
States, as compared with a little over
So per cent In 1890. OF the goods ex-
ported from Mexico. we toook about so
per cent in 1902 and about 6s per cent
in 1890.
Trade by Decades.
The following table shows the value
OF our exports to and imports from
Mexico at decennial periods from 1856
TO 1890 and annually from that date:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
EXPLANATION
TO THE PUBLIC.

The old family
apothecaries. Car
Teton and Hovey OF
Lowell. Mass, es-
tablished in 1877.
have In their pos
session the old
prescription book
In which Is rhled
the prescripticnfor
Father Johns Med
cine, as written
by the eminent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-28
FORTUNES ARE AWAITING
EASTERN RICE GROWERS
An Optimistic Report on
Chances Near Manila.
SCIENCE is NEEDED THERE
Expert Says the Philippines Can Be
Made the Greatest Rice coun-
Try Known

Much information OF interest to pros
pective planters of rice in the Philip
pines is contained in the report on the
subject just issued by the Department
Of Commerce and Labor. The report is
exhaustive. giving in detail all Informal
ton relating to the culture OF the cereal
in every part OF the archipelago, and
concluding with the assertion that no
reason exists why the islands should
not. under scientific treatment, be made
the greatest rice growing country in the
world.
The experts who made the investiga-
ton for the department prepared the
following table 20 show the implements
and animals required TO cultivate a SOC
acre farm. which they seem TO think
should be the land limit for one man: