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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

II will be colder tOnighr IN the Al
1antic States and the eastern lower lake
region. with temperature close 10 or be
low zero over northern districts. and t.
the freezing point in central Florida.
II viii continue cold in the east Gulf
States and Ohio valley. The weather
vIll be generally fair.
on the middle Atlantic coast the winds
viii be high northwesterly. diminishing
by "Wednesday morning; on the south
Atlantic coast brisk northwesterly.
slowly diminishing. and on the east
Gulf coast fresh northeriy
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Savannah TO East
pert.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
DESTROYER TRUXTUN MAKES
HIGH SPEED IN HEAVY SEL

PORTSMOUTH. Va. Feb. 1.-THE per
formance OF the torpedo boat destroyer
Truxtun, the new flagship Of the reserve
fiotilla. on her last run out 10 sea, was
surprising 20 her officers The little de-
stroyer made n record of twenty nine
knots in a seaway. sustaining this clip
<or the full time Of the test
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
BALKAN REFORM SCHEME
SUBMITTED To POWERS
Only Minor Administrative Changes
Embodied in Formal Agreement.

VIENNA. Feb. 1.-THE scheme for re-
forms in Macedonia agreed upon by
Russia and Austria during the recent
visit OF Count Lamsdorff. Russian min
lister of foreign affairs 10 Vienna, has
been communicated 10 England. Frarc,.-
Germany. and Italy. The scheme is ub-
surdIy trivial. containing but minor ad-
ministrative reforms
II the four poNers above mentioned
approve the scheme it will be presented
10 the Sultan on Thursday. with the
ultimatum that the concert OF powers
insists upon its acceptance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
BRITISH COMMERCE TO HELP
PAY VENEZUELAN INDEMNITY

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 17.-No freight
shipments 10 Venezuela have been made
since December TO- but the sailing Of
vessels for Venezuelan ports will begin
on Saturday The carEoes that have ac-
cumulated here viii materially swell
The customs receipts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
LORD BERESFoRD SATISFIED
WITH SETTLEMENT TERMS

LONDON. Feb. 17.-Rear Admiral Lord
Heresford. who has just returned from
a tour in the United States. was inter
viewed on his arrival in London from
Liverpool today. He expressed himself
as perfectly satisfied with the settle
ment in the Alaskan and Venezuelan
cases, and said both would tend to a
great development OF trade
He was delighted by the hospitality ac-
corded him in America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
KILLED BY FLYWHEEL IN
EXPRESS COMPANY'S STABLE

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-Wiuiam Bren-
nan. thirty-fve years old. whose home
was on Greenwich Street, was Instantly
killed. this morning, by being struck by
a fywheel in the engine room of the
stable OF the Adams Express Company,
at 100 East Forty ninth Street. He was
a driver for the company and went inUO
the engine room TO get warm. II is
not known how he come in contact with
the wheel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
REPORT ToMoRRoW ON
JUDICIAL AND EXECUTIVE BILL

The conferees on the legislative. iu-
d,cial. and executive appropriation bin
met this morning in the Senate Appro-
Priation Committee room and viii re-
PORT tomorrow. The conferees are Sen
Gtors Cullom, Warren, and CocllreH and
Re representatives. Hemmenway and Liv-
irEstOne. Representative Bingham was
named as one of the House conferees.
but was not present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
UNIVERSITY IN TOUCH WITH
COAL FIELD SHORT OF FUEI

CARBONDALE. Ill. Feb. 1.-THE
Southern Illinois Normal University. ow-
ing 10 the scarcity OF coal. has been
forced 10 close. temporarily. This city
is in the center OF the Illinois coal fields
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY
AGAINST CHINESE THRONE

CALCUTTA. Feb. 1.-Two Cinnamon
have been arrested al Darjeeling on a
charge OF criminal conspiracy against
the Chinese government. They have been
deported to China.
It is believed here that the conspiracy
against the Chinese government is a
large one. and that there are ramiica-
tions Of II in Singapore and Hongkong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
HEAT WAVE DESTROYING
VEGETATION IN AUSTRALIA

VANCOUVER. B. C.. Feb. IA cable
dispatch from Australia TO a mercantile
house here. states that scorching heat
wave has struck Australia, and Is burn
ing up vegetation in the pastoral dis
tricfs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
HOUSE CHAPLAIN PRAYS
FOR UNPROTECTED POOR

In his prayer At the opening Of the
House today Chaplain Couden presented
the case OF the unfortunate sufferers
throughout the storm-swept country.
that their more fortunate fellow-citizens
might hear and respond 10 the appeals
for aid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
PENSIONS IN THE DISTRICT.

Pensions have been granted under
date OF February 10 the following
residents Of the District:
BENJAMIN Smith. Washington, S24
Lawrence L. Kilkenney. L. S. Soldiers
Home. 81.
Pricilla Jenkins. Washington IS
Minors OF John ID. Cutler. Hillsdale
SIC (waT with SPAIN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
SULTAN'S TROOPS ROUTED
BY FRIENDS OF PRETENDER

MADRID. Feb. l7.-According to re-
ports from Fee. the 'Sultan's troops have
been repulsed. with gerat slaughter. ia
an attack on the territory of Hiaina. by
a KabyIe who is friendly to the pre-
tender
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
GENERAL MILES is NOW
AT HOME IN WASHINGTON

Col. N. p. Maus. of Gener.h Miles stat.
have returned TO Washington from Kew
York. where they landed Saturay from
the Lucania
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
HEROIC MEASURES TO
RiTIFY CANAL TREATY
Administration Senators to
Hold a Caucus.
PLAN WELL THOUGHT OUT
All-Night Session May Result, in the
Hope That the Opposition Will
Be Exhausted.
PLAN WELL THOUGHT OUT

administration Senator's will under
take heroic measures 10 ratify the Pan
anna Canal treaty before March 4. 4
plan has been thought out by the lead
ers and will be matured al a caucus OF
the Republicans which will be held in
the Marble Room al p. m. today That
plan will be the pledging Of all Repub-
icans TO eft through a night session and
exhaust the opposition to the treaty and
compel vote. Enough votes to ratiry
the measure are assured. but Senator
Morgan has blocked ratification by his
persistent antagonism. One OF two 9th
er Senator'S who have unimportant
amendments 10 offer are ready to help
Senator Morgan. but not to the extent
of preventing a vote.
Pledges 70 sit through a night Sos
siCn have already been made in private
hut the Administration Senators will go
beyond this and so on record at the
Republican caucus, so that by no pos
sibiIity will there be a hitch in the
program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
AMERICAN CLAIMS
AGAINST VENEZUELA
QUEEN WILHELMINA UMPIRE
Will Act as Referee if Commission
Fails to Agree-Formal Protocol
Signed Today.

The protocol providing for the adjudi-
cation Of the United States claims
against Venezuela was signed today by
Secretary OF State Hay for the United
states, and Herbert W Bowen. Venezue-
las plenipotentiary, for that country.
The protocol provides for the appoint
ment Of a mixed commission 10 fx the
amount 10 be paid by Venezuela to
American claimants. II the commission
is unable TO agree Queen Wilhelmina OF
Holland is 10 name the umpire. pro-
vision for reference OF the question OF
preferential treatment raised by Eng
land. Germany. and Italy 10 The Hague
tribunal is contained In the protocol
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17

PARIS, Feb. 17.-Commenting on the
settlement of the Venezuelan anair. the
Petit Journal" says the United States
has gained more than any other power.
and that the value OF the assistance OF
France in any future conflict has been
better appreciated than ever on the
other side OF the Atlantic. The paper
adds that II the United States would
Join the Franco Russian alliance it
would be 10 the advantage OF both re-
publics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
Rive Hours Speech.

When Senator Morgan last occupied
tno floor in executive session, he spoke
for five hours. and at the end of that
time intimated that he had material 20
continue until midnight This fright
eued the Senators who were supporting
he treaty. but at the same time 1t gave
them the cue which resulted in the call
faT today's caucus. Senator Morgan
viii be given an opportunity 10 show
whether he has the physical enduranee
TO talk twelve hours against a meas
urc which the Senate is almost a unit
in determinius to pass.
The ratification Of the Panama treaty
is the most urgent business now pend
ing. Unless ratified by March 4. the
terms OF the contract with the canal
company may be made more expensive
for the United states 10 meet. The. con
tract between this Government and the
company expires on the date mentioned
The treatT might easiiy - extended. hut
IT is not certain the same conditions
would apply TO the contract with the
canal company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17
THE SUN


Low tide TO-DAY N--....-..s.- % a. p n
Low tide tomorrow 1901 a. ~. 7:45 p. II
High tide tOmOTTOw12 - a. m. u : 50 p. n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-17

Fair. colder tonight; mini
mum temperature about 5
degrees above zero.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

have been carried on The highest
tribute is also paid TO the celebrated
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters BY peo-
Die all over this Orosd land. because
Of its reliability : a Of sick head
ache. vomiting, heartburn. i~ndivestion,
dyspepsia. liver complaints or malaria,
fever and ague- These people hav-
ing once tried il and proved its value
will not accept anything else. IL you
are q sufferer from any stomach. liver
or kidney complaint you need the Bit
tiers az once II vii surely do you
good Your druggist will supply you
with the genuine
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
Substitute For a Cold

Necessity is the surest promoter of
invention. The recent coal strike
causing the prices TO advance to al
most beyond reach has resulted in the
granting of owe 1000 patents on ma
chimes to burn either oil or gas. The
necessity for a family medicine that
could be relied on absolutely in s
OF stomach, liver and kidney aidments
led to the introduction of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters fifty years ago. To-
day 1t is world famed az a cure for
loss of appetite. insomnia,
ness. f1atulency. indigestion, dyspep-
STA, constipation and %biliousness. Try
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

The Ysrington Times says: Judge
Packard Of Reno and J. W. ScalIy of
Salt Lake have incorporated what Is
70 be known as the Silver Lake Con-
solidated Mining Company, for $780,
90. The property which company
viii operate is situated at the head Of
Red Canyon, and was located some
tine ago By Dan Emerson and Jim
andrews, Of this place. The three
claims which constitute the property
show galena, silver and gold values.
2 working test OF the ore giving re-
turns OF "a per cent lead, q ounces
of silver and g in gold. But little
work has been done on the claims as
yet and they may show an improve
ment as depth is attained. The COM
pany viii. probably ship ore to Reno
for working TO start with until works
o; its own can be erected, II 1t is de-
cided TO put up works.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
Objected to Him

A little story has leaked out On
brakeman Keller and the railroad boys
are tozhins hin about IL II seems
cat the Limited was late and the
crews changed here. Keller had no
u-iform and a. re attempted 70 board
tie train a h2agAty Pullman conduct
or forbade hin and = required con-
siderable argument both verbal and
pugiIistic before Mr. Keller establish
ed his identity and wa allowed TO in
wade the sacred domains
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
L,rresf Gas 10 the World.

The new sixteen inch gun recently
built for the United States government
il the largest in the world. II Is the
most powerful weapon devised by man.
and has take nyears to construct The
best and most reliable medicine ever
compounded is the famous Hostetters
Stomach Bitters. introduced over nifty
years ago and containing only such
ingredients as will be helpful to D
entire system. II therefore commends
Itself to all persons suffering from
suek headache. nervousness. insomnia.
indigestion. dyspepsia. ehills or NAL
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

The sporting men Of the State are
rot a little exercised over the rumors
that there. viii be an attempt made
70 move all gambling to the upper
doors OF Nevada's p~retentious build
iugs. They are organized, I am told.
and win ash the members-elect to tell
them why such a move Ia necessary
for the moral condition of Nevada.
They want TO be shown" but at this
1riting none OF them expect to have
% put In their hand."-virginia En-
-srprise.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslovs soothing syrup has
been used by millions OF mothers for
their children while teething. IL dis
tUrbed at night and broken Of your
rest by a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of Cutting Teeth, send
at once and get a bottle Of Ms. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" for children
teething. II win relieve the poor lit
tie sufferer Immediately. Depend upon
1t. mothers, there is no mistake about
1t. 1t cures Diarrhoea, regulates the
Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind Col
lie. softens the Gums, reduces Infam-
nation, and gives tone and energy to
the whole system. Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" for children teething
ia pleasant TO the taste and La the
prescription OF n OF the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Price twenty-five
cents a bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syr-
up"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
The Best Remedy for Group.

49,
From the Atchison (Kan.) Daily Globe.
This is the Sc IN when the woman
who knows the lest remedies for Group
is in demand every neighborhood.
One Of the . terrible things In the
world is to be awakened in the middle
Of the night =. a whoop from one Of
children. Group remedies are
/ as Jst, in case Of
cup. as a volver is SURE to be lost
in Ease Of burglars. There used to be
an old-fashioned remedy for Group.
known as hive syrup and tolu, but
some modern mothers say that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is better. and
does not cost 80 much. 1t causes the
patient % throw up the phlegm"
quicker, and gives relief in a shorter
time. Give this remedy as soon as the
croupy cough appears and 1t will pre-
vent attack. 1t never fails and La
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering II
through the mucuos surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from regular physicians.
as the damage they will do Is ten fold
70 the good you a possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. ]. Cheney 4 Co.. To-
ledo, o.. contains no mercury, and b
taken internally. scting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In bunying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II
Is taken internally and made In To-
ledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c. per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

Everything is In the name when 1t
comes to Witch Hazel Salve E. c.
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago discovered
some years ago, how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that il a specific for
Piles. For Blind. bleeding, itching and
%protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns.
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

At a recent meeting OF the Nevada
Keystone mining company, held in Los
Angeles, the regular monthly dividend
Of 1-2 cent was declared, and 1t wa
decided to install a hosting plant and
enlarge the cyanide plant
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

= bottle and Be convinced OF is val
ne. IL contains nothing that wfIl In
iure the most delicate system. and ID
therefore specially adapted for restor-
ing strength TO those Who have be
come weak from long sickness or
those In need OF atomic Don't accept
a substitute
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

After making a thorough investi-
cation Of the prevailing condition of
FAIRS in the Philippine Islands dur
s1g he past year, the Inspector gen.
sral of the army, In his report pays a
nigh tribute to the courage and kind
ness with which military operations
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
A frighteued Horse

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents. are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
a reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles,
disappear quickly under it's soothing
effect. Csc, at Brown Bros. Drug Store
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself ia the
price OF a mistake, but you'll never be
wrong If you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Head
ache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. Csc, at Brown
iros. Drug Store.
PROPOSAL FOR BIDS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

It's shameful when youth fails n
show proper respect for old age. bu.
lust the contrary in the case OF DR.
Kings New Life Pills. They cut an
maladies no matter how severe and n.
respective Of old age. Dyspepsia, Jaup.
dice, Fever. Constipation all yield To
this perfect Pill. 25c, at Brown Bros,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

aria. fever and ague. Be sure to s,,.
1t a trial. II has never been known :.
fail. and can therefore be depepds
on in your case. The genuine is n,
sale by all druggists and has our Pr.
vate Stamp over the neck of the boz.
tie.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
Developing Mines

". G. AdAmson Is developing two
properties rear the Humboldt House.
TIE Sapphire and the Manhattan. each
group containing four clzims and Iy-
i-z about a mile and a half north Of
cid Humboldt City.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

her . new lease on life. Those who
meet this change in i'll health sell
dom live ten years afterward, while
q woman who lays aside the active
duties Of womanhood in health sell
dom fails to live on in happiness,
years after she has passed 60. This
IL truly . critical time.
Mrs. Laura S. Webb, of Toledo,
Ohio, recognizes the change of life
as . dangerous period and she also
has faith in Wine Of Cardui. She
writes:
"AsI had always oeen troubied moss
or less Al the menstrual period, | ds-aded
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
Mrs. Laura S. Webb,

the change Of life which wal
fast approaching. While WIS
itirr with a friend | noticed
tn. she was taking yoss
Wine Of C.ardui, and she was
80 enthusiastic about Il that ]
decided to try a bottle. lex
pefiencsd some reiief the first
month, so ! kept on taking h
for three months and now !
mensiruase with no pain And
| shall take Il off and on now
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19
HERE ARE MANY
sickly women be-
tween the ages of

As and 55, but there are
very few invalids over SIS
and so years of age. The
change of life coming to
a woman near her forty
fourth year, either makes
her an invalid or gives
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-19

Until ! nave passed the climax. do not
dread it now. as | Am s.se that yous
Wine Of Cardui will Be q great hensfit
at tins time"
Wine of Cardui Is the remedy to
reinforce u woman against the shock
hat comes with the change Of life.
1t re-establishes healthy functions
after years of suffering. In doing
this it has saved thousands Of suf-
ferers Just In time. Do ma wait
until suffering Is upon you. Thor
ough preparations should b made
in advance. Begin the Wins Of
Cazdui treatment today.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-18
-1o
Stock Picking Up.

The past few days the stock board
of the Tonopah mines in San Fran
cisco has been picking up consider
ably. The dividend declared by tne
Montana Tonopah spectators have Ia
ken heart and the result is that bet
ter sales are quoted than for some
time. Wednesdays board was decii-
edly lively for North Star $500 shares
changed hands at the meeting, while
Montana Tonopah ran a close seconl
Midway is also in demand, and Bel
mont is being taken into camp il
small lunches. Altogether the outloos
in the trading market is better than
at any time since the board was in,
stituted.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-18
Proposals for Supplies.

Sealed proposals for furnishing sup
plies Of groceries, provisions AMI
meats to be delivered at State Orphans
Home, Carson City Nevada, for the
six months from and including Jan. !
1904, will lie received up to noon #
Dec. 2S, 1903
All articles to be first class of thee
kind and to be delivered in such guam
titles and at such tins as the Superin
tendent CT the home may direct, quau
tity varying ,eacn month as required
All aticles not satisfactory to be re
turned at contractors expense.
The bids to be directed to the Chair
man of Board -. NJ. Ryan, the Stats
Treasurer and left at, his office.
The Board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
ORVIS RING,
Secretary of Board.
Carson City New. Dec. II, 1903.