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The Washington times., 1903-08-02
CONFEDERATE GRAY
FOR ENGLISH TROOPS
King and Queen Express Dislike
for Khaki.

LN'NDON, Aug. 1.-The decision of
the british military authorities 10 sub
stitute athol gray for khaki was reached
largely in compliance with the King s
expressed desire.
His majesty. like the late Queen. dis
likes khaki, and has on several occa-
sions commented on the unmilitary ap-
pearance of the khaki regiments. 1t is
also Claimed by the authorities that
the new campaign dress of athol gray,
which is just about the shade worn by
the soldiers of the Confederacy in the
civil war In the United States. is the
nearest to Invisible of ell colors. 1t is
great favorite with the King, and dur
ing his recent tour he frequently wore
an undress uniform of that shade.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

BERLIN. Aug. Mrs. r. II. Savage.
VINO went to Kishinev to visit her
daughter. whose husband is the local
marshal OF nobility. writes to a Breslau
newspaper that twenty seven OF the
rioters have been condemned to penal
servitude for terms varying from two
months to a year
Forty-five others are awaiting trial.
Mrs. Savage's daughter hid about forty
fugitives in the cellar of her residence,
but her servants begged that the refu-
gees be turned out. lest the mob attack
the house.
Mrs. Savage says that nobody in
Kfshinev doubts that the massacre was
directed from ST. Petersburg. The gov
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
GIRLS UNDER FOURTEEN
SHOULD NOT PLAY PIANO
Nervous Diseases Often Follow
Too Early Practice.

inent physician of Berlin, has just made
public some interesting statistics which
he has spent several years in gathering
and from which he deduees that young
girls should not be taught to play the
piano until they reach the age of four
teen years.
Out of 1000 girls who began to take
lessons on the piano before they were
fourteen years old. $40 were found to
have nervous diseases. while out of 1000
girls who did not take such instruction
before they were fourteen. only ninety
eight We're found 70 be so afflicted.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Famous "DeaH Dice
Given TO q Museum
Once Decided German Muzdere1's Fafe-GW One
Fzom The Kaiser

BERLIN. Aug. 1.-The Kaiser has Civ
en- the Hohenzollern Museum. at Berlin.
the famous death dice" The story
connected with the dice is as follows;
A beautiful young girl was murdered
and suspicion fell upon two soldiers,
Ralph and Alfred, who had been suitors
for her hand. Both denied guilt and tor
ture failed TO wiring a confession from
either. Prince Frederick William final
ly ordered that dice be brought, and the
men were ordered to throw, with tae
understanding that the one making the
highest throw would be declared limo
cent. and the other be put to death.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
RELIGIOUS REFORHERS
SLAUGHTERED IN PERSIA
One HundIed and Twenty Babis
Killed at Yezi.

BERLIN, Aug 1.-The Cologne Ga
Zette" publishes a st. Petersburg dis
patch today confirming the report OF the
massacre of Babis in Persia.
The agitation against the Mohammedal
priests continues. the dispatch declares,
and the situation is critical Three
thousand two hundred Babis, or reli-
gious reformers, whose aspirations have
always been viewed with great suspi-
cion by the ruling class, have been ex-
PEELED from Ispahan, owing TO the fear
that they would be massacred If they re-
manned. One hundred and twenty Babis
were killed at YeZd. Two of the victims
were tied to the muZzles of cannon and
blown TO pieces.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
INTEREST BEARING DEBT
DECREASED TEN DOLLARS

The interest bearing debt OF the United
States was decreased by just $40 during
the month of July. The debt on which
interest has ceased since maturity was
decreased $40. and the debt bearing no
interest was decreased by $1.09l 100 in
the same period. The aggregate OF the
debt OF the United States, including Ger
tihcates and Treasury notes, at the
opening Of business yesterday was
81. 202, 572. 62I SO. The cash balance in the
Treasury is S22S. POI. 44421. a decrease
during the month Of s6.102. s31.37
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
RELIEF OFFERED TO
DISSATISFIED CHINESE

BY order OF the President modihca-
lions will be made in the rules prepared
by the Bureau OF immigration for regu-
lating the entrance TO this country OF
Cinnamon who desire 10 attend and take
part in the ST. Louis Exposition.
The rules provide that all Chinese
bound for St. Louis arc 20 deposit bond
OF $500 10 insure their return TO China.
This was distasteful to influential China
men who desire to come 10 the exposi-
tion as exhibitors.
The regulations VIII be so amended
that they apply only 10 lower class
Cinnamon. and the exhibitors and other
high grade Orientals viii be allowed
10 enter on passports vised by American
consulE.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

Ralph threw two skies at the first at
telhr' Alfred fell upon his knees cry
ing. Almighty God. thou knowest that
am innocent. Protect me. | beseech
Thee" Taking up the dice he threw
them with such force that one of them
broke.
The six was uppermost on the unbrok-
en- dice. while one section OF the brok-
en- dice showed six. and the other an
ace, thus exceeding the throw OF his
opponent.
Ralph took 1t as a sign from heaven
and admitting his guilt. was condemned
to death. the prince saying. God has
spoken"
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
RUSSIA TIGHTENS
HOLD ON MANCHURIk

BERLIN, Aug. IA dispatch from st.
Petersburg to the Cologne Gazette"
says the Russian authorities are re-
ported to have informed the government
at Pekin that Russia will prohibit
foreigners from staying in Manchuria at
present. but that six years hence. when
Russia has restored quiet and order in
Manchuria, the country will be opened
to foreigners for free commerce.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Ribbed Underwear

25 dozen Swiss ribbed Vests; draw
Ing tape in neck and armholes: &C
worth 121ac-will go at...U
Children's Nazareth" Waists;
double rows OF buttons: tape strap
ped; healthy. supporting and &C
durable; worth 121kc-will go at
Main Store Only.)
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
TO WED DUKE.

LONDON. Aug. 1.-The Whitehall
Review says Lady Cook-Tennessee
Clafiin that was-is about to marry a
duke, who is one of the wealthlest men
in Europe, with half a dozen different
castles. including a palace On the Riv-
ieFa-
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
MORE BRITISH MONEY
FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR

LONDON. Aug. IA supplementary
estimate issued this morning grants an
additional $3.50, 900 for the aid OF the
royal commission to the st. Louis Expo
sition for the period ending March 81,
1904
An explanatory note says all further
contributions will be provided IN the
budgets of subsequent years.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
SMUGGLER CONFESSES.

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug. hudson Brin-
son, accused of smuggling Cuban cigars,
has made a confession. He has named
seventeen well-known men of Savannah,
declaring that they were implicated
Half of them are customs and revenue
officers and employees OF the Southern
Express Company.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
EMPERORS AND KINGS
To ATTEND WEDDING

DARMSTADT, Hesse, Aug. IA great
gathering of sovereigns is expected here
on the occasion of the wedding of Prince
Andrew of Greece to Princess Alice OF
Battenberg. The Gear, Emperor Will
lam, King Edward. who is also emperor
Of India. King Christian OF Denmark
and King George Of Greece. have al
ready promised TO attend.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
STARTED RACE RIOT.

JEFFERsONvILLE. Ind. Aug. l.
Robert Lee. the negro who shot Police
man Louis Massey in Evansville on
July and melted the terrible race riot.
died in prison here from the effects OF
& wound made by bullet fired by Mas
sey.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
DOCTORS FEES PAID.

ROME. Aug. 1.-The Sacred College
today approved the payment OF SIC. 900
10 the doctors and others who attended
the late Pontiff in his last illness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

TEETH WITHOUT PLATES. No extracting.
No pain. Look. feel, act and last longer than
natural teeth Shrunken faces made normal.
Painless Filings
DR.. j. l. WlLSOs,
1903 ST. n. w. auI-3Ot
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
THE MILK QUESTION.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
Of July 3, 1903. Dairy and
Food Commissioner Dr. Warren
said:
81 began an inspection 4 month ago
by obtaining Loo samples Of milk in
eastern and western Pennsylvania, and
have found IS per cent Of them con-
tanned formaldchyde and embalming
fluid. 10 keep the milk from sOuring.''
1T IS a system Of secret as
sassination.'
This Society believes that the Health
Offce Of the District OF Columbia Is
alive 20 the awful gravity Of such a
situation, and we do not reflect on our
own daiTymen BY calling attention to
the crimes committed in other cities
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
DIED.

a. m, JURIAH, beloved wife Of FRANCIS
HALL.
Funerh from her late residence, 4el ID Street
southwest, Monday, August 8, at 2 D. m.
Relatives and friends invited 70 attend IL
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
NOtionC

These little odds and ends play
hide -andseek" with the shelves
and counters during busy season,
but stock taking arrests their
skirmishing and brings them to
light. Reduced prices to clear them.
&c Enamel Darners- &c
loo yards Black Sewing Silk. best
make, pool-..--...--..... &c
Three spools Kings Machine
cotton for-....... &C
&c best Pearl Buttons. dozen. PC
One dozen Patent Packet Fas-
lenSTS. &c
1oc Children's Hose Supporters,
patent clasp. pair Sc
Three dozen Embroidered Mark
ing Initials. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c
Paper best Needles. all sizes. -. lie
Two dozen best Hump Hook and
Eyes ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. lc
One dozen Safety Pins. sizes
and 2. dozen. lie
&c piece Featherstitch Braid. 80. PC
, Brush Skirt Binding, coIors.
yATu'''---.. .-.............2Ac
One dozen Belt and Veil Pins. &c
M q X. Darning Cotton, colors,
on pails- ---...-............ &c
&c English Twilled Tape, all
widths. 4c
Three-Quarter yard strip Silk
Garter Elastic, eolors $500. &c
1Oc bottle Sperm Machine Oil.
large size. ...--........ &c
Main Store Only.)
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
BANDITS IN CUBA
ARE NOT NUMEROUS
Two DetachmentS Encountered and
Three Men Killed.

HAVANA, Aug. Limited States Min
lister 10 Cuba Herbert g. Squiers has
cabled to the State Department at Wash
ington the result of q conference when
he had with President Palma regarding
the reported uprising In Santiago prov
ince It is to the effect that no trace OF a
large armed band was found. but that
two detachments OF bandits had been
raiding the plantations in the province.
Three members of one detachment were
killed and the others were scattered
The second detachment was dispersed.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
your water and let 1t stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys;
IL ii stains the linen 1t is evidence OF
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to
pass 1t. or pain in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the 6idneys and blaj-
der are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. the great kidney and
bladder remedy, fulflls every wish in
curing rheumatism. pain in the back.
kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. II corrects ina
bility to hold water and scalding pain in
passing IT, or bad effects following use
OF liquor. wine or beer, and overcOmes
that unpleasant necessity of being COM
PEELED TO go often during the day ana TO
get up many times during the night. The
mild and the extraordinary effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of
the most distressing cases. II you need
medicine you should have the besS.
Sold by druggists in so cent and 81
sizes.
You may have a sample bottle, OF
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
and a book that tells all about 1t. both
sent absolutely free by mail. Address.
DIR. Kilmer q Co, Binghamton. y. Y.
When writing be sure to mention that
you read this generous offer In The
Washington Sunday Times. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name
Swamp Root. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
and the address. Binghamton. y. Y. on
every bottle.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
PROF. LUDWIG MoND DEAD.

ROME. Aug. 1.-Prof. Ludwig Mond,
the distinguished chemist, died here this
morning.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

The dispatch from Minister Squiers
was received at the State Department
yesterday and confirms previous state
ments had from Cuba concerning the
trouble In Santiago province.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
RUSSIAN BATTLESHIPS
ORDERED TO FAR EAST
Significant Action in View of
Korean Situation.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. THAT
Russia is preparing 10 meet any trouble
that may arise with Japan over the
situation in Korea was made manifest
today when the announcement was made
that the battleships Emperor Alexander
III and the Oslyaba. the armored cruiser
Bayan, the protected cruiser Aurora.
and also four torpedo boats had been
ordered to proceed 10 the Far East
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

The Emperor Alexander III Is of 49,
400 tons displacement, has six torpedo
tubes. and a speed OF eighteen knots
The oslyaba is of 1854 tons displace-
ment. with six torpedo tubes, and also
has a speed of eighteen knots. The
armored cruiser Bayan is of 1900 tons
displacement, has three torpedo tubes,
and her speed is twenty knots. The
Aurora is of $500 tons displacement,
has four torpedo tubes, and a speed OF
twenty-three knots.
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Summer CorSets
Two LOfs 10 be Closed Our

Lot of Summer Net Corsets; me-
dunn waists; sizes IS to %; toe
worth 39c-will go at....iI
Warmers Corsets; in all the lat
est and most popular styles; short
and medium. The regular 81. S1.25
and $3.50 styles; to discontinue dQC
the make. will close at.......r
MAIN Store Only.)
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Dressing SacQues. I0c

Small lot of White Lawn Dressing
SacQues. with colored borders: 1UC
Lot OF Cambria Baby Slips; ruffle
around neck and sleeves; full
length and width; worth Csc: 1Sc
Will go ~
Lot OF Seersueker Skirts; umbrella
a 5SGi SiI Min 20 small RUNE; worth 25c
Lot OF Cambria High-neck Corset
Covers; perfect fitting, trimmed with
e anDtS der and and, some with lace; sc
Lot OF those long Muslin Skirts with
umbrella rufie trimmed with
embroidery rGfies at bottom; 3Qc
MAIN store only)
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Ask for
Premium
Stamps
After-StOck Taking in
DOMESTI

Clearing the MISUNDERSTANDING
out the small lots. Phenomenal
price lowering all through the lie
partment.
Lot OF fancy cords and tasseIs for
curtains; they are worth Csc u
clearance price ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Lot OF dress Bingham shirting
prints and apron ginghams: DC
worth 8 and Toe. will go at. Is
Brownsville sheeting: full bleach
ed: soft finish; worth Sc &c
VIII go at
All our sheer coIored organizes
and fancy lawns; that sold at 12l1c
and 15c and 19c-will go 6C
at Observation-Disclosures
Windsor and Sea Island percaIes:
SO inches wide; worth 121ac.- &C
will 80 at Observation-Disclosures.
4O-inch unbleaehed sheeting; AzC
sold at 9c-will go at......... 70
so pieces of English Long
Cloth; cheap at loo - will GIG
go at .--.-.--..-..----.-.O W
Lot Of Fruit OF the Loom
Muslin; So inches wide: will e &c
go at Observation-Disclosures
80 dozen Turkish Towels: fringe
and colored borders; worth loo 9lC
will go at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~
Lot OF curtain scrim: lace 9ZC
striped worth Sc-will go at 20
Patent towel racks: sold at &C
19c-will go at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Lot OF table oilclcth: in a good
variety Of coloTs: IS inches
wide; sold at 21c-win go 114C
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Double bed sheets; ~ go;
full bleached hand torn and
ironed; worth soc will Q1C
go at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Main Store Only.)
The Washington times., 1903-08-02
Muslin Underwear

A careful search through the
shelves and counters in this large
department brings to light a list OF
opportunities not 20 be overlooked by
the conservative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
In Strangers, Hands.

Congressman Scott. in a letter to
his lola (Kans.) Register, tells an in
teresting bit of Washington news.
When President Hayes occupied the
White House, and Mrs. Hayes Danish
ed wine and other liquors from that
esta blishment, a lot of women com
bined and presented Mrs. Hayes a
large and beautiful inlaid sideboard
Much of the inIaying was done by
certain artistic young women who
were enthusiasts in the cause of tenn
perance, and the presentation was
made the occasion of a great deal of
newspaper talk. Well, this sideboard
was sold at auction recently along
with lot of other White House fur
niture and junk, and the purchaser
was the proprietor of well-known
beer garden in the outskirts of Wash
ington. who paid $s5 for it. and who
then placed it on exhibition in his
saloon. after filling it with wine and
other liquors. Learning of the use
to which the closet was being put,
Col. John r. Mclean went to the sa-
loonkeeper and offered him $3.50 for
it. This offer was refused, and then
wi NCOO udNcS. SON OF the pfeS1-
dent, tried to buy back his mothers
present. But the saloonkeeper de-
manded $4,000 for ii, and the colonel
did not feel that he could afford to
pay so much. The singular part of
the matter is that the sideboard
should have been left behind by Mrs.
Hayes. and that it should be put up
at auction under the circumstances.
Proba bly,. however, neither President
Roosevelt nor anyone else in authori-
ty knew the history of the piece of
ancient furniture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

1t has just been revealed that the
commissioners of Cuyahoga county.
Ohio. recently in secret authorized a
court house in Cleveland to cost ST.
100000. and employed an architect at
$4,000. I'VE said nothing about the
matter TO the newspapers because
we didn't see that it would interest
anyone" naively explains one of the
board That is $2,0Oo,O00 more than
the congressional library at Washing
fon cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Despite the attempts of the admin
istration favorites among the Wash
ington correspondents to discredit
his efforts, Minister Bowen. acting
for Venezuela, has brought the bel
ligerent nations of Europe to time
and compelled them to recognize the
fact that there is justice on the side
of the weak. Minister Bowen has
demonstrated that in handling DULLES
the shirt-sleeve style is the more sue
ceSSful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Ian Maclaren has come out against
what he calls ''Overeducation." In a
recent address before teachers as
sociation in England. the writer said
no one ought to be educated beyond
his measure and thus rendered use
less for his natural work. On the 9TH
er hand. no one should fail to receive
that education, however advanced or
costly, which his talents deserve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

The transmission of motive power
and electrical heat around the world
by the wireless system is given out as
possibility of the near future. 1t is
more than probable that Sig. Marconi
has computed the enormous waste of
high-tension energy by campaign
spell-binders and proposes to use our
more recently acquired possessions as
relay stations in the extensions of
his system
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

The Pennsylvania legislature is con
sidering a bill to compel railroads TO
keep passenger cars heated. a mini
mum temperature being fixed. 1t may
be a good idea and yet the travelling
public has suffered more from over
heated cars improperly ventilated
than from lack of heat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

The greatest public service a news
paper can perform is faithfully and
accurately to publish all facts of pub
lie interest. This is not only right /;
ii is a duty. And he who should re-
strain the liberty of the press in the
exercise of the right and performance
of the duty. is an anachrOnism, curl
Gus survival of an age when manhood
shrunk before tyranny and freedom
was yet happy dream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Seventeen republicans and thirty
four democrats, total of 81 senator's,
desired to vote for the admission to
statehood of Oklahoma, Arizona and
New Mexico. Thirty-seven republi-
cans opposed that desire and are fill
clustering to prevent a vote. The
senate is thus stultifying the policy
of majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Just because Cole Younger has held
up stage coaches is no reason to be-
Iieve that he would not require coach
ing on the stage. VIZ label this joke
for the benefit of our Younger read
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Residents and property holders ON
Thirteenth street in Atlanta, Ga, have
petitioned the authorities to change
its name 10 Piedmont Place. explain
ing that the name Thirteenth" is
somewhat in the nature of stigma
of popular superstition and is detri-
mental TO their interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. weekly,
el.OO per year in advance.
All accommodations of ponticalo or argumen-
tative character, political or religious must
have real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

From present indications Rock ISL
and will next season again witness
some noteworthy additions to its bust
ness buildings, and there are also
evidences of an increased number of
substantial additions to its residence
portion. From every point of view
the city may look forward to an I'M
usually prosperous year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

From present indications, Oklaho-
ma Will surpass all the states in rail
road construction in 1908. as it did in
1902. The work has been going on all
winter with a speed of track laying
seldom equaled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Saturday, February IA.

The course Russia has been taking
toward Manchuria has not been such
as to commend itself to the rest of
the world. But it will be noticed
that Russia has so far not proposed
arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
nemocratic Nriaaion.

In the North American Review for
February is noteworthy article by
Thomas F. Ryan, a southern demo
Graf, on the future of the democratic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1874 Second
avenue, Rock Island, Ill Entered at the
Postofnce as Second-class matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Piscntor4al Inselicity.

Once a moonfish was wed
To a sunfish, who said:
Ell think we will get a divorce.
am out all the day,
And at night you're away.
To shine as a matter of course"
New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

BIZ THE j. W. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Mrs. OIdun-There was time, Hen
ry. when you used to chuck me under
the chin sometimes, but you don't do it
now.
Mr.. Oldun-Yes, my love, but you
didn't have SO many chfns then.