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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
MASONIC TEMPLE BURNED.

PEORIA, H., May 14.-Fire greatly
damaged the Schradzki building at
Adams and Liberty. Streets, known as
the Masonic Temple, yesterday after
noon. Edward Schradzki was suffocated
by smoke and flames, and nine others
were injured. The fire started in the
front of the building in a show window
and spread rapidly. The loss is $50. GOO
fully insured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
light And DARN.

Day and night, sunshine and shadow
are not more different from each other
than healthful from sickly woman.
The healthful woman carries light and
sunshine with her wherever she goes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
sEABoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
TicNer ONCE, I42r Penna. Ave.

Ticket Office, I42I Penna. Ave.
For Petersburg, Raleigh, Wilmington, Columbia,
savannah, jacksonville, Tampa, Atlanta, Biz
inin,.haai, Mobile Pensacola. and New Orleans
1870 4. NJ DALLY-SeabOard Msil-Through
Pullman Sleepers 70 jacksonville. connecting az
Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper 10 Atlanta.
200 P NJ DAILI-SeaboaTd Express-Solid
train to jacksonville and Tampa. with Pullman
Sleepers and Cafe Dining Car. Through Sleepers
TO Atlanta.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

Tiekets. sleeping car reservations, and de-
tailed Information can be had at ucAet offlcss,
7O5 18th St, 81 Pennsylvania Ave, and Penn
syIvania Station. Baggage checked through
from hotels and residences
SPhone I64O p. r. R. Cab Service
[. H. ACkERT, General Manager
5 IL HARDNICk, General PaSs'r Agent
l. 5 BROWN, General Agent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

The General Assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian Church will hold its forty
third annual session in Lexington, Va,
May p TO 80. The opening sermon Will
be preached by the retiring moderator
the Rev. w. T. Hail, professor of system
attic theology in the Columbia Seminary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

Through trains from the South arrive Wash
iugton 6:s2 a. H., 5:S2 a. n, 40 q NJ S:41
a m 2:GO p n. 9:lJ p Ln-t and $3.50 ?. m.
daily. Local trains from Har-iscnbUrs, II so
a m week days and 9:05 p. M. daily From
charlottesville SIS 4. m. and 9:05 2. daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
MEDICAL

Is one =. the Greatest Healers of the Sick
Earth. Cures all Diseases OF Charge. l cure
al diseases that are known to the human race
or no charge no matter what your disease, sick
ness or affliction may be. and restore you to
perect health. l cure the following diseases:
Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney,
Live Bladder, Piles in any form, Vertigo,
ouinsy, Sore Throat, Lungs, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
tion Constipation. rheumatism in any form.
Pains and Aches OF any kind, Colds, Bronchial
Troubles Sores, Skin Disease, all Itching Sensa-
lions, La Grippe, or Pneumonia; Ulcers, Car
buncies, Boiis. Cancer, the worst iorms with
cut the use of knife instruments; Eczema,
Pimples on face and body. Diabetes of Kidneys,
OF Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. cure any
disease. no matter OF what nature. Medicine
sent to any address by express. For f,al par
ticulars send a 2-ccnt stamp for answer. COZ
Pennsylvania Avenue southeast Washington,
D. C. Branch sore. A. West Broad Street.
Richmond. Va. uh24-u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

Mrs. Inner Gwaltney, wife of Jasper
F. Gwaltney, who resides Rome
Street. Petersburg, attempted to commit
suicide yesterday morning about 6
o'clock by swallowing an overdose of
morphine. Before taking the drug her
self Mrs. Gwaltney gave an overdose
of it to her nine months-old infant,
which died from the effects shortly af-
terMard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

The Spring Lawn Paper Mills owned
by the Megargee Company, on the Big
Elk Creek, on the border line OF Mary
land and Pennsylvania, near Fair Hill
were destroyed by fire at o'clock last
night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
THROUGHOUT The STATE.

for Caroline county was organized at
Caroline Court this week by the cleo
ton of Major r. o. Peatross as presi-
dent and E. r. Coghill. secretary. with
one member from each of the voting pre-
cincts in the county. Among the con-
tributors to the road fund for improv-
ing the public highways between Bowl
ing Green and Milford was the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad, which gave $780,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Washington $50 a N and 4;49 p n
daily Week days, 100 p m, -S5 p n, and
G:z5 p. m. Latter for Leesburg only.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

News reached Richmond yesterday
that Acting Secretary of the Navy
Darling has ordered that the contract
with the Trigg Shipbuilding Company, of
Richmond. for the building of the cruiser
Galveston be revoked. The Galveston
will be towed to the Norfolk navy yard
for completion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
MARYLAND NOTES.
ANNAPOLIS.

The midshipmen at the Naval Acade-
my from now on till they sail on the
summer practice cruise will undergo a
series of drills and practical exercises
every afternoon. These drills will be in
infantry, open and closed order, artil-
lery and seamanship. alternately on af-
ternoons during each week Dress pc
rade will be held every afternoon until
the Academy closes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

The wrangle over filing the Amherst
judgeship. made vacant by the removal
of Judge C. j. Campbell. was amicably
settled yesterday. when the warning fac
lions effected a compromise and asked
Governor Montague to designate Judge
j. NJ White, of Albemarle. to sit in
Amherst county until the term of former
Judge Campbell expires. The governor
readily assented, and it was determined
that the General Assembly will not elect
a successor to Judge Campbell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

! n of empty houses do not embarrass
| NnWS the Real Estate Dealer who uses
The Times Want Columna
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY, STATES
VIRGINIA NOTES.
RICHMOND.

A statue of Gen. Robert z. Lee. COM
mander rim chief of the Confederate
armies. will be placed in Statuary Hall
The Legislature yesterday
took the final step by passing a bill
making $4,000 available for the work
and appointing a commission to see
that the plans are executed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

r. Z. Cassidy and W. H. Stiles, who
were rejected in their recent physical
examination for admission to the Naval
Academy, have had the defects waived
by the department at Washington and
were yesterday admitted as midshipmen
in the navy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

J. Walter Schamell, the young man
who shot himself Sunday afternoon on
the street in Brunswick in a fit OF des-
peration because Lilly Daily refused 20
marry him, is in a critical condition,
splitting blood from one lung which was
perforated by the bullets he fired into
himself. He was attentive to Miss Daily
for some time. The date of the wed
ding was set for Wednesday last, but on
Sunday afternoon the young woman told
him she would not marry him because
he was drinking. Finding his persua-
sions unavailing he pulled pistol from
his pocket and shot himself in her pres
ence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
STEAMBOATS,.
NORFOLK & WASHINGTON
STEAMBOAT COMPANY

Every Jay IL the year from foot Of 75h
St COR Fl. Monroe, Norfolk. Newport
News, and all points south, by the
perb, powerful steel palace steamers
Newport News" ''Norfolk," and Wash
ington."
Lv. Washington $50 pmlLv. Portsmouth 500 pm
Lv Alexandria. I 90 PM LIZ. Norfolk. 600 pm
Ar FT Monroe. Z. 90 am Nv. TT Monroe. T:on PIN
Ar Norfolk. .... 500 am ". Alexandria. 80
Ar Portsmouth s:l5 amiAr. Washington 7:0o
SS Through connections made at Eor-
folk with steamers OF Old Dominion
Steamship Co. icr New YORK. and Aer-
chants and Ainers' Steamships for Bos-
- ton.
EyFor further information apply at
general ticket office. Bond Building. 1ith
and y. Y. ave, eth ST wharf. Wash.
ington, d. c.
Phone 22eO JNo. CALLAHAN. Gen. Ner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
AMERICAN LINE
RED STAR LINE

NEW RK-SOUTHAMPToN-LO
New York May p, 10 an. St Paul.June 10, 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

NEW YoRK-ANTwERP-PARI
iceland. May 1e, 10 a. m. Yaderl'd May 30, 10 am
Finland May rs, 10 am. kroonl d June s, 10 am
CoMPlNY'S WASHINGTON OFFICE. 1906 7 ST.
NV. OF Geo ". Moss l4Ii C St NV fe13-tt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

The strike of $50 section hands be-
tween Brady's and Oakland, on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, is about
broken. The men were paid off and dis
charged yesterday morning. This re-
suited in about forty Immediately reap
plying for work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

In tearing down the Disciple Church
building at Beaver Creek. Washington
county, a heavy iron girder broke in
thd center and fell. carrying down Ell
mer Detrow, William Detrow and
Frederick Newcomer They were all Sc
vereIy bruised. Jacob Adams leaped
and saved himself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

The coroner's jury at Cumberland,
held the Cumberland and Pennsylvania
Railroad responsible for the death of
Edward Valentine, who was killed Tues
day by beer kegs and ice falling on him
while in car. The Cumberland and
Pennsylvania was making a flying
switch. and a car they were putting in
struck the car in which Valentine was
working.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

SOC TWELFTH STREET II. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14
d Baby Mine


incident anticipation misery
Mothers Friend the only remedy which relieves of the
and danger of mateny this hour which dreaded
trial only made painless but all the danger avoided
by remedy respondent
gloomy nervousness other distressing conditions
overcome for the coming
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-14

Every mother feels q
great dread of the pain
and danger attendant upon
the most critical period
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
COTTON MARKETS,

NEW YORK, June 22.-The cotton market
opened steady at unchanged prices TO an adj
vance Of 4 points, and while during the session
there were occasional reactions the market gen
orally ruled firm with values displaying dis
tinctly upward tendency, the close being steady
Mt n net gain of OOPS points. Total sales
futures were estimated at 100000 bales. The
initial advance was Under covering, due to
the unfavorable turn in the weather through
out the South The English cables were some
what Under expectations and receipts for the
day were fair. but these factors had little in
huence compared with the unfavorable crop
n squeeze in the summer months. following
fresh supporting orders from New Orleans and
a report that 900 bales OF cotton had been
shipped out of the New York stock market to
the southern market. Just before midday there
was recession under profttnkng, but the
market almost Immediately rallied nnd contin-
ued strong until just before the close, when
room realizing eased the list OF from the top.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
VERY Low RATES VIA SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY TO POINTS
NAMED Below;

PEABODY COLLIE SUMMER
SCHOOLS. NASHVILLE. TIE mn,
JUNE 1ST-JULY 20TH, 1903.
On account of above occasion, the Sea.
board Air Line Railway will sell round
trip tickets from all points on its line
to Nashville, Tenn. at one fare. plus rs
cents. Tickets on sale May 3lst. Juno 1st,
I'd, 10th, goth, 2lst, July Sd. 4th and 9Th,
limited fifteen days from date OF sale.
Fare from Richmond and Petersburg,
sl7.75.
NATIONAL CONVENTION. B. Y. P. u,
ATLANTA, GA, JULY 9TH-12TH, 1903.
On account of above occasion the Sea-
board Air Line Railway will sell round
trip tickets from all points on Its line at
ono fare. plus % cents. Tickets on sale
July 7th, Sth 9th and 10th; return limit
July 18th. Fare from Richmond and Ps-
tersburg. sl5.75.
SUMMER SCHOOL, ATHENS. GA.
JULY 1sT-AUGUsT 9TH, 1903.
For the above occasion the Seaboard
Air Line Railway will sell round trip
tickets from all points on It's line at rate
of one fare, plus % cents. Tickets on
sale June 26th, 29th 30th, July LIST, "a,
4th, 18th, 18th and 25th; limited Fifteen
days from date of sale.
SUMMER SCHOOL. TUsKEGEE. ALA.
JUNE 26TH-AUGUST 9TH, 1903
On account of above occasion the Sea-
board Air Line Railway will sell round
trip tickets from all points on Its line
at rate Of one fare. plus Is cents, Tickets
on sale June 23d. oath and 18th; final
limit August 10th, 1903 Rate from Rich.
mond and Petersburg. $20.35.
For further Information relative to-,
schedule and sleeping car reservations
apply to any agent of the Seaboard, or
to Richmond Transfer Company; Ticket
Agent, Murphy's or Jefferson Hotels:
Main Street Station. or to W, ]. MAY.
city Ticket Agent.
q, p. SMITH.
District Passenger Agent.
VI No $50 East Main Street.
Richmond. VAL
Phone 4o5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
MISS CAMPBELL HELD
FOR THE GRAND JURY
nv Associated Press.)

BALTIMORE, Md. June 22.--Miss Dorn
Campbell, the former postmistress Of
iMaysvile, Ca, who was arrested here
last Friday, charged with elnbezzlng
funds from the postofice at Maysylle.
was given n hearing before. United States
remanded by him for the action of the
Federal grand jury OF the northern dis
trict of Georgia, which has Jurisdiction
over Maysville. The young woman was
Marshal Seery, who left with her this
afternoon for Atlanta. The only witness
examined here was Postofice Inspector
Barry, Of Atlanta, who testified that a
balance OF $500 had not been accounted for
at the Maysvile office. ID
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
VIRGINIA COLLEGE.
One of the Leading Schools for Young
Ladies' lnthe South.

Located In the famous valley of Vir-
ginia. at Roanoke Is Virginia College for
Young Ladies, This college represents, the
It's reputation is national, students being
registered from thirty States New build.
ings have recently been erected, contain-
and toilet rooms on every floor. A spa
cious and beautiful campus of ten acres
surrounds the college, The faculty is
American teachers. There are also spe-
ciai conservatory advantages In music.
art and elocution Pupils have access to
where the best literature, periodicals and
daily papers are always on file,
The healthfqlness Of the e1,mate n
a dvantapes makes this college one of tina
foremost educational institutions in tho
country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
THROUGH coAGHBETWEEN RICH
MOND AND VIRGINIA BEACH,.
On the ocean Shore Limited" via Nor
folk & Western Railway.

Beginning Saturday, June goth. the
Ocean. Shore Limited" leaving, Rich
mond at 800 7, NJ, via Norfolk and West,
to Virginia Beach arriving at the beach
500 =, NJ. week days and $3.50 p, NJ. Sun
days. Returning. will leave the beach
Sundays, arriving Richmond 1900 A. NJ. I
Additional trains leaving Richmond at
goo A.. NJ, Richmond and Norfolk Linz
n lea ana I 5sS NJ make close con-
c. II. BOSLEY
:, District Passenger Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
IINpDRwRITERs' DISTRIBUTION:

1t is estimated in conservative quarters that
at least so per cent. OF the underwriting syn
dictate OF any Importance have distributed their
various issues to .the individual members. 1t Is,
of course, impossible to say how much the In
dividual members have distributed but the
amount Is probably very small 1t has. how
ever, involved the sale OF number OF high
prices stocks, and amongst these Consolidated
Gas has been not the least important.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23

81. o0oO 900 coal and coke company; 10000
coal company Spencer .Waterworks.
Kanawha Faiis-s25,6oo coal and coke
company. WelchS100,0o0 coal company.
Buchanan 100000 gas and oil company.
Charleston--$2OO00 coal and coke com
pany. Parkersburg-Tw $25, 900 telephone
and telegraph companies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
FINEST CoAsTWlsEE TRIPS IN THE
WORLD.

Richmond to Boston and return. $4,000;
ing meals and room. via Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company, from
Norfolk. Daily line to New England.
Tickets on sale at Chesapeake and Ohio
and Norfolk and western Railways Of
fices. No. $40 East Main Street.
r, w. WRIGHT,
Agent. Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK, June 22--The dry goods market
continues its upward tendency with prices held
firmly in all directions. Buyers are not operat'
ing extensively, but here and there inquiries
are being made for the earliest possible deliy-
cries, indicating that buyers have not all COW
cred their requirements and are anxious to se-
cure goods before any further advance occurs or
en- Increased scarcity develops,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
DRIFT WAS
DOWN. ARDS
Effort to Put UP Prices Was
Abandoned Early.
CLOSING WAS AT LOWEST
There Was Scattered Liquidation and
Acute Weakness In Some Issues.
News Unfavorable for Rise.
Bonds Dull and Weak.
Try Associated press.i


NEW YORK, June 22,-There was
briefly entertained purpose this morning
to put up prices, but 1t was soon aban-
doned and the stock market was allow
ed TO drift for the rest of the. day. Scat
tered liquidation from various quarters
and rather acute weakness of few
stocks caused the drift to be downwards,
and the closing was easy at the lowest
of the day and very dull.
The news of the day was not favorable
to arise, and the early attempt to put up
signed TO contest the effect of the poor
bank statement of Saturday. The an
nouncement of gold exports was the sig
nal for prices to turn downwaras e,fec f
to Saturdays bank statement and the
weather map for the day, being unfavor,
able for the corn and cotton crops as well
crop, was added to the depressing inhu-
ences. The stock market. at present is
sensitive to the chances of the corn crop,
the acreage for which is now being fin
ally decided. The days unfavorahle de-
veIopments for the crops as indicated by
the strength both in the cereal and cotton
markets was, perhaps Of equal influence
stocks. Only one or two OF the princi-
pie railroad stocks lost as much as
point, Pennsylvania and Reading, repre-,
the cotton carriers International mer-
camille marine, although not dealt IN on
the Stock Exchange, was weak on the
curb on account OIL lIe ACCOUNTED
ton to Cunard Company to act indie
pendently OF the combination In making
rates Criticism of the status of the COM
bination Is playing an important part in
causing the current suspicion of the
financial situation here on the part OF
the foreigners. Steps taken IN various
judicial proceedings against minor INDUS
trial corporal tons was a contributing IN
f1uence to the depression. Special pres
sure was directed against Colorado Fuel,
Brooklyn Transit. Metropolitan Street
Railway, the securities company, the
Union Bag stocks and Leather preferred.
The total transactions fell TO near the
low level for the year.
Bonds were dull and weak. Total sales,
par value, S1,4O5. 900. United States new
is, registered, declined u per cent. on
The total sales Of stocks for the day
were $4,000 shares.
MONEY AND ExCHANGE-cLosE:
Money on call steady at 1a4@2l4 per cent;
closing, 11a@2 per cent; time money,
steady sixty days, per cent; ninety
days, AZ per cent; six months 8 per
cent; prime mercantile paper. 5451s per
cent Sterling exchange steady at the
decline with actual business In bankers
bills at S7.6564.S7.75 for demand and at
81. IS O6G6.s5.15 for sixty day bills; posted
rates, s4.S515G4s6 and SASSY; commercial
bills, s4.s47s. Bar silver, So; Mexican dol
lars, Al.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
MALL Street Gossip.

x Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
NEW YORK, June o2.--Thc opening on the
Stock Exchange was rat Their featureless. but bet
ter than might have been expected, in view Of
the rather heavy tone Of the London market
and the possibility of gold exports In conse-
ouence OF the decline In exchange in Paris and
Berlin. The professional element seemed bull
fish in one or two departments but the traders
took no special line mt the opening and commits
sion house business was light.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
PEANUT AND PEA MARKET.

NORFOLK. VA. June ee.--The peanut market
is quiet Today. The ony change ~ prices y
7Fisc. a bushel. The prices ara follows;
Fancy. quiet at &c.; strictly prime, 2%c,,'
prime. exc; low grades, 2c.i machine picked.
peas, says bag; black and npeckle peas. ,$li
clay and red peas. soc. Peanut bags IN bales
6s In, 4'l0c.
PETERSBURG, VA, June 22.--PEANUTs,-
Spanish, new, market very firm at THO; sellers
asking more. yirginia's--Quiet at &c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

fOhL. Of itlOf1AlOND, JOANC Aopo'
ARRIVED.
Steamer Brandon. Rhodes Norfolk: merchan.
disc and passengers, Old Dominion line.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. Norfolk and
James River landings. merchandise and passen-
gers, Virginia Navigation Co.
:. Steamer Brandon. Rhodes. Norfolk; merchan-
disc and passengers, Old Dominion line.
Barge e. a. Souder, Fairbrothers, James
River, railroad ties.
PORT oE WEST POINT, JUNE %, 1908.
ARRIVED.
Baltimore. Murphy. Baltimore. passengers and
general cargo.
SAILED.
Baltimore. Murphy. Baltimore. passengers and
general cargo
PORT NEWPORT NEWS, JUNE %. 1908.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Helen Horn, Huelva.
Barge Georgia, Boston.
Barge City OF Montreal. Providence.
Schooner n. T. Palmer. Portland.
Schooner Jacob NJ. Haskell, Providence. 4
SAILED.
Barge Emilie Quincy Point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23
rAnLY ArrERNnoN prLI.:

EARLY AFTERNOON DULL:
The dulness became still more marked In the
early afternoon, but prices did not recede
further. and In some cases seemed inclined to
rally. The trading however, was entirely pro-
fessional and even the wire houses complained
of an absence OF orders.