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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
REsUM1Na NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Statistics on the Increasing Exports
Of the Country.

The export trade Of the United States is
rapidly resuming its normal conditions.
February figures Of the bureau of Stats
tics show the largest exports of any Feb
ruary in the history of our commerce. and
also show that the exports Of the three
months ending with February were larger
than those Of the corresponding period of
any earlier year. On the import side the
figures also show continuation of the
growth which has characterized the last
two years, and the figures of the eight
months ending with February suggest tina.
the imports of the United States in the
fiscal year 1893 may exceed a billion dol
lars, while the export figures seem likely
to exceed one billion four hundred millions
In the short month of February alone
the exports amounted to s125 J02, 100, which
is Sc, 100000 in excess Of any preceding
February and more than double the zig
ures of February, 1885, in which month the
total exports were s59. 931 ,9s4. Taking the
three months ending with February, 1903,
the total exports are $407 500 300, against
$215, 151 Al in the three months ending
with February. $685. Thus. considering
either the month OF February or the three
months ending with February, 1903, the
total exports are not only larger than In
that period of any preceding year. but
practically double those of a decade ago.
These large export figures are due in par
to the fact that the new corn crop is rapid
ly entering the markets of the world, to
which the United States was able to maxi
but slight contributions last year, the corn
expectations in February, 1903, having been
100000 bushels, against a little over
100000 bushels in February last year.
Cotton exports also show marked gain
over those Of last year. the value of cot
ton exported in February, 1903. being
$37. 423, 3D. against s24. 76s. 1872 in February
OF last year. Both in quantity and prics
the cotton exports Of February exceed
those of February, 1902, the number Of
pounds exported in February, 1908, being
4O1 .594,7S9. against 2e6,S14567 In February
last year. while the average price, per
pound, was 90 cents in February, 1903,
against SO cents in February. 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Favorable Action Upon Selections by
the President,

The following presidential nominations
were confirmed by the Senate yesterday
afternoon:
Albert w. Swain. to be consul of the
United States at Southampton, England.
John E. Hopley. to be consul Of the
United States at Montevideo, Uruguay.
Clarence Rice Slocum Of New York. to be
consul of the United States at Warsaw,
Russia.
Assistant Surgeon Milton H. Foster of
Pennsylvania, to be passed assistant sur
geon in the public health and marine hos
pital service.
Promotions in the navy-To be rear ad
mirals-Capt. Francis A. Cook, Capt. Pur-
nell F. Harrington.
To be aptains-Commander Adolph
Mark, Commander Raymond P. Rodgers,
Commander William S. Moore, Commander
Royal r. Ingersoil.
To be commanders-Lieutena Com
mander Frank H. Holmes, Lieutenant Com
mander John F. Parker, Lieutenant Com
mander Hamilton Hutchins, Lieutenant
Commander John NJ. Bowyer.
To be lieutenant commanders-Lieut. WILL
lam W. White. Lieut.. Bias C.. B. Sampson,
Lieut.. Scion Arnold, Lieut.. Martin A. An
derson.
To be Observation-Disclosures. Gunior grade)
Kenneth G: Castleman, William w. Little
Archibald L. Parsons of New Hampshire,
to be civil engineer in the navy.
j. j. Luchsinger, to be postmaster at Val
lejo. Cal: George w. Van Altstine, to be
postmaster at Monticello. Ind: Edward q.
Hall. to be postmaster at David City, Neb.
The Senate confirmed all the nominations
| sent In yesterday save that Of an assistant
surgeon in the marine hospital service The
| nominations that failed of confirmatio are:
William NJ. Byrne, district attorney OF
Delaware: William d. Crum, collector OF
customs. Charleston. s. c.; George Sawter.
assistant appraiser Of merchandise, New
| York.
Postmasters-ThomasS 3. Harris, Live Oak
Fla; Moses A. Foltz. Chambersburg, Pa.
John II. Martin. Clearfieid, Pa; Joseph M
Bloss. Titusviile. Pa; W. l.. Harris.
Charleston. s. C.; George N. Raymond, Du-
range Col; l.. v. Bogy. Chinook, Mont.
Dallas Herbert, Commerce, Tex; Elias j.
NJ Hopkins Rockdale. Tex.
l.. l.. Lumsden. to be an assistant surgeon
| In the marine hospital service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Menace to Vessels.

The little two-masted schooner Maggie,
which formerly ran wood, oysters and
other cargoes from down-river points to
this city, sank recently In the dock adj
Joining Johnson & Wimsatt's wharf, and
no effort Is being made, it is stated, to re-
claim the vessel. When she first sank she
lay upon even keel but she has gradually
fallen over on her side. until her masts ex-
tend across the dock at an angle OF forty
five degrees. and 1t is almost impossible for
vessel to get in and out of the dock with
out danger. The fact that the Maggie as
she lies. Is an obstruction has been re-
ported to the harbor authorities by John
SON & Wimsatt and an effort Is being made
to find the owner Of the boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
OFFICER YOUNG ACCUSED OF vIo-
LATINO POLICE RULES.
Mayor Investigates and Dismisses the
Charge-Base Ball Schedule
General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
7O1 King Street,

Il,
Bell Telephone 100,
ALEXANDRIA, Va. March 20, 1903.
Mayor Simpson last night investigated the
charge against Officer Banner Young of vio-
latfng the police rules in the matter Of
Transmission Of an alarm Of fire few days
ago. The officer was charged with calling
up the Hydraulion Fire Engine Company
over telephone at the station house and
giving information Of fire at the corner OF
Fairfax and Cameron street, instead of fol-
lowing the method laid down for the trans
mission of alarms by the police so that all
of the fire companies may get the informa-
ton at the same time. Operator Francis Of
the Home Telephone Company stated that
he had gotten the news from Officer How
son instead of Young and had transmitted It
first to the Columbia Company and then to
the Hydraulion. Later, he said, Officer
Young had called up the Hydraulion.
From the statements of officers Of both
companies 1t appeared that the Hydraulion
had gotten the alarm one minute later than
the Columbia. Commenting on this Mayor
Simpson said he did not understand how it
was that the latter being several squares
closer to the. fire, had been just little after
the former in reaching the scene. The
charge was dismissed.
Base Ball Schedule.
The base ball team Of the Episcopal
High School, near this city, has an
nounced the following schedule of games
for the coming season: Maryland Agri-
cultural College, March %. at local
grounds; Georgetown College freshmen,
April 4. at local grounds: Business
High School Of Washington, April 8, at
local grounds; Baltimore City College,
April II, at local grounds; Central High
School Of Washington, April Is, at local
grounds; Gallaudet College, April Is. at
local grounds: Western High School Of
Washington. April 81, at local grounds;
Woodberry Forest School, April %, at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Postal Clerks, Salaries Increased.

The Post Office Department has an
nounced another list of increases in number
and salaries Of clerks at first and second
class presidential post Offices. Among them
are: Brooklyn. twenty additional clerks
and salaries Of 2s7 clerks increased. the In
crease aggregating $4,000: Detroit. thirteen
additional clerks and salaries OF eighty
clerks increased. aggregating $500; Omaha.
six additional clerks and salaries Of forty
four clerks increased. aggregating $4.4O0.
and Cincinnati. fourteen additional clerks
and salaries Of 132 clerks increased. aggre-
eating ~, 10Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
FALLS CHURCH NEWS.
Barns and Contents, Including Four
teen Horses, Destroyed by Fire.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, March 10. 1903.
The large barn on the farm Of Mr.. j. A.
Storms, near here, stocked with hay and
farming utensils, was totally destroyed by
fire early this morning. Included in the
loss are fourteen horses and a number of
head Of -cattlev-The loss is estimated at
$4,000. with an insurance Of 5000 In the
Loudoun Mutual.
A meeting of the Falls Church Milling
Company was held yesterday. and 1t was
voted to Issue bonds TO the amount of
$4,000 for improvements.
Mr.. w. HI. Ellison. an aged citizen OF
West Falls Church. had the misfortune yes
terday to break one of his arms by q fall.
The committee on courts OF Justice OF the
legislation by the legislature the towns of
the state cannot hold their usual spring
elections this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Sense Medical Adviser" by R. v. Pierce,
M. D., which can readily be procured by
sending twenty-one cents in one-cent
stamps for paper bound volume, or
thirty-one cents for cloth-bound copy,
addressing DR.. Pierce, at Buffalo, NJ Y.
The womanly system is delicate ma
chine which can only be compared to
the intricate mechanism of beautiful
watch which will keep in good running
order only with good care and the proper
oiling at the right time, so that the deli
cate mechanism may not be zVo,u out
Very many times young women get old
or run a0Un before their time through
ignorance and the improper handling of
this human mechanism. Mental de-
presssion, a confused head, backache,
headache, and many symptoms of de-
rangement of the womanly system can
be avoided by a proper understanding
of what to do, in those trying times that
come to all women.
cUPIDS PLACE.
Cupid has no place in a girls heart
if she is nervous and irritable, feels
dragged down, worn out for no reason
that she can think of. In such cases the
body is not sound. The nervousness and
other symptoms are telegraphed all over
the body by the nerves, which is the
telegraphic system of the human body,
because the weak spot demands atten-
ton. The weak back, dizzy spells and
black circles about the eyes are only
symptoms. Go to the source of the
trouble and correct the irregularity.
The drains on the womanly system and
the other symptoms disappear This
can be done easily and intelligently.
The correctness of this advice is amply
proven by the experience of many thou
sands of womeu-a large number of
whom have written of their experiences
So sure of it is the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, the proprietors of
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, that
they offer $500 reward for women who
cannot be cured of Leucorrhea, Female
Weakness, Prolapsus or Falling of the
Womb. All they ask is a fair and rea-
sonable trial of their means of cure
Their financial responsibility is we'll
known to every newspaper publisher
and druggist in the United States. This
wonderful remedy therefore stands abso-
lutely alone as the only one possessed of
such remarkable curative properties as
would warrant its makers in publishing
such marvellous offer as is above made
in the utmost good faith. 1t is a medi-
cine which has stood ..
THE TEST OF THIRD OF A CENTURY,
and numbers its cures by the thousands.
1t is a perfectly safe tonic in any con-
dition of the system, being entirely
vegetable,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
WILL PREPARE QUESTIONS.
Board Appointed to Examine Candi-
dates for Lieutenancies.

A board of officers had been ordered to
meet in this city on the 9th instant for
the purpose of preparing questions for use
IN conducting the examination of candi-
dates selected from civil life for appoint
ment as second lieutenants in the army,
with instructions for the guidance of local
boards and Of examining the papers when
returned and rating the candidates in the
several subjects of the examination.
The board will consist of the following
named officers: Col. John p. Story, Artil-
lery Corps; Major Louis A. La Garde, sur
geon: Major Ezra b. Fuller, 7th Cavalry;
Major William A. Mann. nth Infantry;
Capt. Frederick p. Reynolds, assistant sur
geon. and Capt. Charles C. Clark, 9Th In
fantry, recorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
HOW TO ASSIST YOUR GIRLS 70
wOMANHOOD.

WOMANHOOD.
vThe change from maidenhood to
womanhood is one that involve s the
whole body-it manifests itself in the
voice and the nervous condition." says
DR.. Pierce. Mt should be natural and
like gradually falling asleep. Owing
to present modes of living, however, the
nervous brain energy of young girls Is
forced-the necessary nutrition for It's
sues, blood and nerves is wanting, and
consequently the young girl fades like
flower in some bad atmosphere. Tight
lacing is another cause for this condi-
ton. The strain at this time upon the
blood forming structures may be too
great. Disorders of the functions pecu.
liarly feminine are nearly always de-
pendent upon the defective nutrition.
Hygenic measures are most important.
Fresh air and sunshine are more than
ever necessary-then have found in all
such cases that my Favorite Prescrip-
ton is just the vegetable tonic for the
female system at this time"
III cannot express my thanks for the
benefit I have received from DR.. Pierce's
medicines" writes Mrs. Julius Wehrly,
of Cambridge, Dorchester County, Md.
wTook your medicines as directed and
they did me world of good. I took
Favorite Prescription and feel that a
perfect cure has been effected. Your
medicine did all for me that could
wish. feel like thanking you thou
sand times for the good you have done
me, and for the kind and fatherly letters
which you wrote. 1 shall always speak
good word for your medicines Witt
ever can"
THE HARM ALCOHOL. DOES.
All other compounds intended for
women only are made with alcohol, or
alcohol is large component II this al
cohol Injuries the nerves. The little red
blood corpuscles are shrunken by a1co-
hol. Therefore they do harm.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription was
the first exclusively woman's tonic on
the market-it has sold more largely in
the past third Of century than any
other medicine for women. Do not let
the druggist persuade you to try some
compound that has not had the test of
so many years success. Every woman
should be careful that the liver is active
and the poisons are not allowed to clog
up the system-get rid of these poisons
by taking vegetable laxative occa-
sionally-such as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They do not grippe and will not
harm the most delicate system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
THE REVOLT IN URUGUAY.
Situation Described in a Dispatch
From Admiral Sumner.

The Navy Department has received a
cablegram from Rear Admiral Summer. In
command Of the South Atlantic squadron.
dated Montevideo. giving Information Of
the insurrection In Uruguay. substantially
as told In the press dispatches of the past
few days.
The situation was not deemed OF such a
character as to call for instructions to Ad-
miral Sumner and none We're sent to him.
The South Atlantic squadron is somewhat
scattered. The Newark is the only ship at
hontevideo, but the Montgomery is close
at hand at Buenos Ayres. The Gloucester
is at Para. Brazil, and the Detroit, the other
vessel of the squadron. is conveying the
tug Fortune around Cape Horn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Changes Of Quartermaster.

Major Samuel r. Jones. quartermaster
has been relieved from duty at Fort Column
bus. N. Y. and ordered to assume charge
of the general quartermaster's depot at
Jacksonville, Ind, relieving Col. James NJ.
Marshall, assistant quartermaster general.
who is ordered to Philadelphia to assume
charge of the general depot at that city.
now in temporary charge of Major John T.
Knight quartermaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Bids for Battle ships Inyited

The circulars asking for bids for the three
18OO0-ton battle ships authorized by the last
naval appropriation act were issued today.
The ships will be practically Identical with
the Connecticut and Louisiana, the principal
change being slightly heavier armor for the
superstructure and slightly lighter armor
at the top Of the regular armor belt. The
bids are to be opened June 8. The ships are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Woodberry; Technical High School of
Washington, April 30, at local grounds:
Browns University School. May 2, at local
grounds; Fantops Academy. May 6. at local
grounds; Mount st. Joseph's College. May 8.
at local grounds; Woodbury. Forest School,
May 10. at local grounds: Boys Latin
School of Baltimore. May %. at local
grounds: Miller School of Charlottesville.
May 25. at the University of Virginia.
Proposed Chamber Of Commerce.
Plans for the formation Of chamber Of
commerce in Alexandria were discussed
yesterday afternoon at a meeting in the
Office of Mr.. A. D. Brockett Of the COM
mittee appointed for that purpose by the
Washington's Birthday Association. After
q canvass among the business men Of the
city 1t was the opinion of the committee
men that the project could be made sue
cess. It is said that they contemplate the
construction of a suitable building in this
mems club and a chamber of commerce.
It Is proposed that about $4,000 shall be
expended on the structure.
General Matters.
Funeral services over the remains of Nor
ris johnson. the young brakeman who was
killed Wednesday by being run over by a
freight car on the Union street track of
the Southern road. took place yesterday
afternoon at his late home. 119 South
Fayette street. Rev. ]. P Stump of the
NJ. e. Church South conducted the ser
vices and the interment was made in Bethel
cemetery. -.4 ...
In the circuit court for this city yester-
day, Judge Charles E. NicoI presiding
judgment for $500 for the plaintiff was rem
dered in the case Of G. L. Boothe. admin
istrator Of Henrietta Walton, against c.
J. w. Summers, administrator of w. H F.
Carlin, deceased, which was tried by jury.
The judgment was suspended for sixty days
in order that an appeal might be made.
Mat Williams and William Gary old Of
tenders, were before Mayor Simpson in the
police court this morning, charged with
trespassing on the property of j. T. Dow
ney. Officer Beach told the court that he
had found the men spending the night in
room connected with Mr.. Downey's store
Mat explained that he had been allowed by
the proprietor to repose there for the night
but Williams. in the absence of such an ex-
cuse, was reduced to the necessity of prom
Using to get out Of town. The mayor took
his word for 1t and dismissed both men,
Nettie Rosser, charged with committing a
nuisance, was assessed So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Two colored boys entered the store of
Max Minister, 1343 F street, yesterday, and
made a deposit on a hat. After they had
left the store the merchant discovered
that box of hose worth So had disap-
peared. He reported his loss to the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Cornelius Vanderbilt has rendered his
resignation as member OF the New York
municipal civil service commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

NE great secret of youth and
beauty for the young WON
an or the mother is the
proper understanding OF
her womanly system and
well-being. Every woman,
young or old, should know
herself and her physical
make up. A good way to
arrive at this knowledge
is to get a good. doctor
book, such for instance, as
vT,ho peonlo,c Co,,,~r0o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
"A SECRET"
How to Preserve Youth and Beauty.

oUse we'll the forces of to-day;
Tomorrow they depart
To join a force invisible,
Wra ri M, II, Noture,c booe -
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-01-03
A GREAT SUFFERER FROM
RHEUMATISM,

Cured by St. Jacobs Oil.
t Mr.. E. G.. Moore, of Z, Phillips
Street, Kingsland:
Il was great sufferer from Rheu-
matism for many years, during which
time l tried many remedies, from
which I received but very little relief.
Being advised to use St. Jacobs Oil,
did SO, and am happy to say that
after a few applications I felt great
relief, and continuing it's use can
now say I am perfectly we'll. St.
Jacobs Oil is, in my opinion, a thing
which should be in every household"
What a blessing, and what hours of
suffering, pain and misery would
have been saved had Mr.. Moore
adopted the wiser course and used
st. Jacobs Oil at first, instead of
wasting time and money on worthless
embrocations and nostrums with
which, unfortunately, the market is
flooded. The public should not lose
sight of the fact that St. Jacobs Oil
has conquered pain for more than fifty
years, and it isn't going to stop doing
the same thing now or at any future
time.-Fifty years record Of pain
conquering is a record to inspire con-
fidence.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-01-03
A LEARNED ENGLISH HORSE.

When His Master Fell Asleep He Went
Up the Private Driveway-saved
i Him From Prosecution.
It Is wise horse that knows his
own Blackstone, and very thankful
must the carman, charged recently
with being drunk in charge of horse
and cart, have felt to his learned Ros-
mate for her keen legal acumen and
decisive action. When this good steed
felt her reins go slack, and heard, like
~ enough, the stertoreous breathing of
her lord and master, she pulled herself
together and thought out a plan for
escaping the penalties that would be-
fall them If they were found thus inca
pable on the public road. Taking the
bit between her teeth and the matter
into her own hands, she calmly walked
up the private drive of a house in
Green Lanes. In the garden she was
found, with her master fast asleep.
and In spite of her no doubt Intelligent
protests, was taken to the police sta
ton. In the morning the young carter
was charged with the offense above
mentioned; but it appeared, in the
course of the case, that no one had
seen him In charge on the public high
way, and SO the case fell through.
verify, perfect treasure of an animal.
VINO could so provide for her drivers
safety; we hope the carter appreciated
MS steed's value.-Pal Mall Gazette,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-01-03
What Do Your Cows Paw You

what 10 your Cows Pay You?
A creameryman of the Elgin dis
trlct made the statement that among
his patrons were some who did not
now and never had realized more than
1876 as an average per year from each
OF the COWS of their herds. He told of
ono patron who takes the trouble to
keep an account of the feed he gives
his COWS and the receipts from milk
and his average is $35. One other pa
iron, who has none but common COWS.
realized no more than the above sum
on his COWS until he decided to &C.
cept the advice of the creameryman
on the care and feed he should give
them. He was one of those patrons
who, if he wanted to stay in town un-
til 10 o'clock at night he did so, and
the feeding of his half dozen COWS
was done after he got home. He had
no particular knowledge about feed
ing, but when he finally came to be-
lieve that he could make money by
following the creameryman's advice,
he went to work to learn and do his
work properly. He succeeded in
bringing his common COWS up to be-
ing $50 instead of $35 cows.-Chicago
Dairy Produce.