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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
THE INVENTION OF THE TELEPHONE
Chicago Man Says He and Not Bell Was
the Inventor.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

~1-H4I1<ASF1
Chicago Jan. IA special examiner appointed
ey Judge kohlsaat. OF the United States Circuit
Court in 1901 10 take evidence in the suit for
s50eoo.Oo0 damages brought by the Atlantic and
Western Telephone Company against the Ameri-
can Ben Telephone Company. American Telephone
and Telegraph Company. Chicago Telephone Com
pany and the Central Union Telephone Company
Tor alleged infringements on Henry c. Strong's in
1eaIons, To-day flied testimony tending to deprive
fToIessor ~ o; Bell of the credit OF inventing the
'sr Ts aho oestowing the honor upon Strong
tate long distance telephoning, for which Strong
secured patent In 1885,. Strong who is resi-.
gent OF chicago and nearly eighty years old proves
by the Patent records that his Invention was tho
lifst which would transmit the human voice Ac-
s99rHlng 10 the attorney for Strong and his co.
RIlsinUiIs David a; strong and Henry p Caldwell
the patents ana tbs testimony of experts az tbe
OF the benefits of his invention wa ASP4'Feu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
THANKS FOR PANAMA POLICY.
cattlemen Enthusiastically Indose the
President.

Portland, Ore. Jan. 1.-THE first action OF the
National Livestock Convention to-day was unani-
pnousiy TO adopt a resolution indorsing President
Rooseveit's policy relative the construction OF
the Panama Canal The resolution, a copy of
which was ordered sent 10 President Roosevelt,
follows:
Resolved, That the sincere thanks OF the entire
mem bership of the National Livestock Association.
In convention assembled. hereby enthusiast
cary rendered 20 Theodore Roosevelt for his I'M
tr1nF and successful effort TO bring about the
building OF the great Panama Canal. the compile
ton OF which viii, IN the judgment of this organ-
Ueth century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
SAY GRUBER's CIRCULAR Is ABSURD
Thirty-seven Election Districts Organized
Against Him.

Abraham Gruber came in for another roasting"
al a meeting OF the Republican Assembly District
Organization of the XXIst Assembly District held
at No. III West Nnety-eighth-st. last evening.
William A. Daily, Frederick p. Simpson, Deputy
Commissioner OF Jurors; Albert Berwin and Will
lam irving declared that Mr.. Grubers circular In
which he asked for the cooperation, suggestions
and general help Of Republican voters was absurd
as no one ever got chance to suggest anything
TO Gruber. William Irving has written a personal
reply 10 this circular, in which he says TO MT
Gruber: Retire as executive member. You and
your Kitchen cabinet In the way"
IL was asserted that thrty-seven election districts
OUT OF the forty-fve in the Assembly district had
completed organizations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
TO REIMBURSE MR. VAN co1r.

Washington. Jan H-secretary Shaw trau.m.ttes
to the House to-day estimate OF IS $50 requested
as deficiency appropriation by the Postmaster
General or this amount Si.2s5 is 20 re.nburs.
POSTMASTER Van Cott OF New-York, the amount he
paid 20 II. Clay Croft from March 81 to June 90
1907 for duty in connection with the installation and
maintenance OF canceiIng machines in the New
YORK once The payment was disaIloBed By the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
PHILIPPINE PIRATE ESCAPES.
Constabulary Officer Who Had Turned Buc-
cancer and Killed Four Men Now at Large.

Manila, Jan. 14-George Herman. who was at
one time chief inspector Of the constabuiary
and who, in company with C. j. Johnson. an
other constabulary officer. robbed the govern
ment and then started upon piratical cruise
on the vessel they stole has just escaped from
prison at Cebu He is still at large.
Herman captured off Bayauan by one OF
the parties In search of him. Johnson. whose
body was found In their abandoned boat had
been shot the day before by the constables in
fight In which Herman shot and killed four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
URUGUAY ARMY RETREATS.
The Revolutionists Too Strong for General
Muniz, Who Resigns His Command.

Buenos Ayres. Jan. H-According to a dispatch
from Montevideo. Uruguay. General Munz, with
twenty-five hundred government troops, has been
obliged to retreat between Nico Perez and Santa
Clara because of the numerical superiority OF the
revolutionists commanded by General Saraiva
General Muniz is said later to have resigned on
the plea that he suffering from heart disease
Senior Vasquez. the War Minister. is expected to
take supreme command Of the Uruguayan govern
ment troops. The Uruguayan government for .es
defeated January IL at Paso de Torres
Twenty-Five men were killed and forty-flve men
wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
TO KEEP OUT SILVER COINS.
White Metal Currency Not on Gold Basis
Prohibited by New Philippine Law.

Manila, jan 14.-The act prohibiting the i'm
portation of all silver coin which is not gold
basis became law to-day, and the members OF
the commission have been loudly cheered for their
promptitude IN meeting the demands OF the mer-
camille classes in this respect. Action on the sup
Elemental act providing for a tax all written
contracts made payable IN home or foreign coin
not gold basis has been postponed Tor week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
ORE WORTH S25o,OOo A TON.
Found in Two-Inch Streaks in a Cripple
Creek Mine.
tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rnIBuaE.I

Cripple Creek. Col, Jan. 14.-with specimens
running from 100000 to $4,000 to the ton.
and 40 pounds Of sacked ore worth $4,000, or
at the rate of about $4,000 a ton, the Ell Paso
mine. on Beacon Hill. furnishes one of the most
sensational and important strikes in the history
Of this gold camp. Six feet of ore averaging
more than $500 a ton throughout were taken
out of an S0-foot Wine, run from the second
level, the vein retaining its high value TO the
end. AT the bottom of the Wine ore in two-inch
streaks running as high as $4,000 ton has
been extracted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
PARKER MUST CHOOSE.
Continued from FIRST page.

ington for the meeting of the National Commit
tee on Tuesday IN favor OF Parker for Presi-
dent?"
st couldn't make out just where they stood.
Some of them said they were in favor OF Par
ker, but when I questioned Charles F. Murphy
he said: 'I think Cleveland would make a fine
candidate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
PREDICTS WAR WITH COLOMBIA.
President Schurman Says Other South Amer
lean Countries Will Be Subjugated.

Lockport n Y, Jan. l.-In address Ma
tionai Greatness last night. President Jacob G.
schurrnan OF Cornell University predicted that
United States would become involved IN war with
Colombia result OF the present trouble over
Panama
The Monroe Doctrine would be affected IN a
great measure. be said. resulting in complications
and war with other South American countries The
outcome ultimately would be their slIbjuga lion
one by one, by the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
NOT TO TAX OTTENDORFER GIFT.
Attempt to Assess Endowment Of Library at
His Birthplace Declared Illegal.

Vienna Jan 1.-THE Austrian Court OF Admins
tration has ruled against the attempt OF the local
authorities TO levy an endowment tax OF 10 per
cent on the gift Of $4,000 made, according to the
will OF Oswald Ottendorfer. Of New-York. to the
public library Of his birthplace. Zwittau. Moravia-
This decision is regarded important ana af-
fectiug the gifts OF other AusToAmeTicans 10 their
mother country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
CUBAN DUTIES BILL APPROVED.

Havana. Jan. 1.-THE Senate last night. after a
long debate approved the bin authorizing Presi-
dent Palma 10 increase duties in his judgment, not
to exceed 90 per cent than the present rates.
as adopted by the House yesterday The bill now
goes to President Palma
The bill is highly satisfactory 10 American in
feresfS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
CAPTAIN LISTERS BODY FOUND.
Pierced by Somah Spear-Dead Man Was
Son of Lord Ribblesdale.

London. Jan. IA dispatch received to-day at
the War once from Major General Egerton, COM
mandlng the Somaliland expeditionary force, an
nounces that the body OF Captain Thomas Lister.
tho and heir OF Lord Ribbesdale who was
reported by General Egerton to be missing after
the recent engagement between the British and the
forces OF the Mad Muliah has been found pierced
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
FRENCH NAVAL COLLIER LOST.

Paris. jan MISUNDERSTANDING the long search
for the missing French naval collier Vienpe, no
trace of the vessel has been discovered and 1t IS
believed that the ship and her crew have been lost
dispatch from Paris January 10 said that
news had been received of the collier Visnne
and that she was believed to have been lost The
same dispatch said that anxiety expressed
concerning the cruiser Calico. which sent to
seek the Visnls. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
MORE CHARGES AGAINST INSPECTORS.

Manila Jan. 1.-THE government has decided TO
file additional charges against ". D. Ballentine, ex-
inspector this port, and John T. Miller. an ex-
inspector OF immigration. both OF whom were re-
Gently acquitted Of the charge OF conspiracy 20 i'm
port Chinese coolies into the Philippine Islands dis
guised as merchants and on false certificates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
"oUEEN OF THE JAeuARs" BITTEN.

drome Palace this afternoon Nine. BorelI. known
as the Queen OF the Jaguars." attacked BY
the animals in the course of her performance and
was badly bitten. She rescued with diff
Guilty. and it is not believed that her life is in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
ORDERS BATTLESHIP.
Report That Japan Has Placed
Contract zcith ENGLAND.

London, Jan. 15.-"The Daily Telegraph's"
Toxic correspondent says that the japanese gov
eminent as a part OF it's programme of naval
extension has placed contract in England for
a IS 0OO-ton battleship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15

auditor under instructions from the Controller Of
the Treasury Mr.. Payne says that as the detail
of Mr. Croft was authorized by the Postoffce De-
partrnent and Postmaster Van Colt was in no way
responsible Tor H. he in justice should be REIN
hi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
MONUMENT TO HARRISON AUTHORIZED

Washington, Jan. u--When the House met to-
day the Senate Joint resolution authorizing the
erection of a monument in memory OF President
BENJAMIN Harrison land owned by the United
States IA Indianapolis. was passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
CONNECTICUT FOR PARKER, 1T is SAID

lay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
Stamford, Conn., Jan. H-Mr. Cummings, Ma
tional Democratic Committeeman, says Connect
cut will support Judge Parker for the Presidential
nomin ation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15

'"rhe London Times to-day printed a dispatch
from It's Shanghai correspondent that there
continued deadlock In the affairs OF the Hankow-
Canton Railway. The Begians are pressing for
exclusive control of the northern section. and IT
has even been suggested that the entire American
interest should be bought out. The shareholders
apparently are agreeable TO this proposition, but
China declined to sanction any modification of the
contract which would permit such a solution.
1t announced from Brussels December -
that the United States and Belgian interests In
the Hankow-Canton Railway had signed agree
ment by which these interests were to be sepa-
rated and the railway divided into two sections,
the Belgians to control the northern section and
the Americans the southern section. The board OF
directors to be composed OF Belgians and
Americans III equal proportions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
SHIPS PASS STRAITS.
Vessels Carrying Russian Soldiers
Sail Through the Bosrorus.

Constantinople. Jan. 1.-two large vessels
belonging to the Russian Volunteer Fleet carry.
ing troops, sailed through the Bosporus TODAY
bound for the Far East.
Tien-Tsin. JAN IA telegram to the railway
administration here received yesterday from
New-Chwang says Russia Is increasing the gar
rison there. In the next few days two thousand
more troops are expected to arrive.
dispatch from Paris on January said that
a newspaper Of that city had received dispatch
from Constantinople that Russia was nego.
tiating with Turkey to permit her Black Sea feet
to pass through the Dardanelles. The announce
ment alarmed the Japanese government. and tn,
authorities at Toxic Instructed the Japanese Min
lister in London TO mako inquiries The British
Foreign Once. however. had not heard that Russia
had asked Turkeys permission. and the British
officials were not inclined to think that Russia
would raise such question IN Europe at the pres
ent time. not only in view OF the Far Eastern crisis
but because Of the unsettled state OF the Balkans.
In September. 1902. Turkey allowed Russia to
send four torpedo boat destroyers through the Dar
daneles, in spite OF the treaties closing the Straits
70 the passage OF warshtps OF all countries Great
Britain addressed vigorous protest the subject
to Turkey. and announced that she reserved the
right TO demand similar privileges for her warshps
should occasion demand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
To Cure q Cold In One pay

Take Laxative Bromo ounins Tablets. All druggists
refund II It fails TO e W. Groves
Immature 70 each box 2sa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-15
RIOT ON HANKoW.CANTON RAILROAD.
United States Consul Telegraphed News of
Trouble to Mr.. Conger.

Hong Kong Jan. IA riot is reported to have
occurred on the Hankow-Canton Railway, about
four thousand coolies participating in the disturb
ance. The United States Consul here has tele-
graphed to United States Minister Conger. at
Picking.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Thanksgiving Day i'm Lexington

Thanksgiving Day was quite
generally observed in Lexington,
All business was closed and the
day had the appearance of Sun
day. The weather was pleasant,
which tempted few sportsmen tn
indulge in hunting.
Religious services were held o:
Trinity Methodist church at IL
O'Clock in the morning, in which
all the congregations OF town uni
ted. The sermon was preached by
Rev. j. 0. Knott, the pastor, He
was assisted by Rev. DIR. b. Nc
Bryde Of the Episcopal church,
Rev, Dr. Thornton VIII ling of the
Presbyterian church and Rev. DIR.
Charles Manly of the Baptist
church. A collection was taken
for the beuefit Of the poor of the
town, which was divided among
the four congregations. 1t amount
ed TO about $500.
Quite a number of persons took
advantage of tho Y. NJ. /. football
excursion to Roanoke and spent
the day in that city, while some
few visitors and distant mem bers
of various Households returned
and enjoyed the pleasures of fam
lily reunions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Stockholders Not Liable

On Wednesday, the 23rd inst.
the Court of Appeals at Riclimont
rendered an opinion IN the case o.
4. II. Williams, receiver of the
Lexington Development Company
against W. g. Mathews, affirming
the judgment of the Circuit Court
of Rockbridge entered at the June
term, 1904, in which Judge
Letcher held that Mathews was
not liable to the receiver of the
Lexington Development Company,
on his subscription to the stock OF
the company.
In 1902 h. h. Williams, as re-
ceiver of the Lexington Devel:
opment Company, brought a
number CT suits against Mathews
and otler stockholders who had
paid to the company so per cent Of
thsir stock subscriptions and it
was finally agreed that ? test
should be made Of the Gaze against
Mathews, So shat the liability Of
the stockholders should be passed
upon by the Court of Appeals.
The case was submitted to Judge
Letcher and II statement OF the
facts agreed on by council, aad
from his Judgment in favor of the
defendant, the appeal was taken
by the receiver. h. w. Winborne
attorney for the receiver, and,
Robert Catlett attorney for
Mathews, argued the case in both
the Circuit Court and ourt Of
Appeals. BY this decision the
controversy between the Lexington
Development Company and the
stockholders which has been going
IN for years, is fnally and conclu
'ively settled in favor of the stock
holders.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
might Coughs
Keep the bowels open with ono of
Ayers Pills at bedtime, Just ono.
For Better Railroad Service

An appeal to our fellow citizens O
Lexington to meet and consider tn
question of better railroad fac litiei
than we now have.
We call upon you to meet mt the
Court House next Saturday at $3.50
O'Clock to take action upon the matter
OF vital interest to our whole commu
nifty.
IL is rumored that 1t il believed In
high quarters Of railroad management
that We do not care for the advantages
they have recently afforded us and
hence they are Withdrawn. We do
not have better trains and rapid
transit and quick touch with the our.
side world because we make no de-
nand for these advantages. Every
institution and business venture In
our town can be helped II our citizens
will take concerted action.
Let there be full turnout and a
frapk and full expression Of opinion
next Saturday, and be on time.
r. J. McBRyDR,
RoBRRr GLASGOW.
j. p MooRR,
W. p. IRwIY.
G.. w. OrYLioHrER.
and many others.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Joint Debate at w. l.. u.

A joint debate was held Thurs.
day evening at the University
chapel between the two literary
societies of Washington and Lee.
The question discussed was "Re-
solved, That a national uniform
law on the subject of marriage and
divorce is desirable"
The Washington Society had
the affirmative. The debaters
we're: Messrs. O. V. Armstrong,
II. C. Tillman and w. F. Semple.
The Graham.Lee Society defend cd
the negative, and the debaters
we're: Messrs. NJ flanders, M. T.
Mcclure and d. A. Bradham. The
jfilcers of tie celebration were
Nessrs. +. A. Rug,e, president; B.
+. Berry, vice-president; L. M.
Stern, secretary; and +. w. Kelly,
chief marshal.
The committee Of judges, COM
posed of Dr.. J. A. Quar- les, Prof.
W. S. Currell and Prof. NJ. P.
Burks, declared the Washington
Society sp' akers, who had the
affirmato, as the winners.
Music for the occasion was fur
nished by the University Mandolin
and Glee Cla5s.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Must Believe it
Well Known Lexington People
Tell 1t So Plainly.

When public endorsement Is made b,
a representative citizen OF Lexington the
proof Is positive, You must believe H.
Read this testimony. Every blackjack.
sufferer, every man, woman, or child
With any kidney trouble will find profit
In the reading.
| John l.. Henderson, superintendent OF
the poor, says MY kidneys troubled
me for twenty years of and on. tried
many different remedies but without OBJ.
taipiAg any permanent relief. ! had an
almost constant heavy dull aching pain
aero rs the small Of my back and often
was taken with severe stit;h IS Of rain
so that could not stand. | did not
rest comfortably and when | first arose
in the morning felt tired aud worn out.
The secretions from the kidneys were OF
II high color and my whole system seem
ed TO be Affected. Reading some ad.
vcrtisem, nts about Doan's Kidney
Pills / concluded to Ivy that remedy and
procured q box at B. II. Gorrell's drug
stue. They gave me prompt and eff
cient relief. | have never given my
name before for publication In this way
bat the great amount OF good | received
from Deans Kidney Pills warrants me
IN doing 80.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
N. Y, Sole agents foS she United
States,
Remember the nams-Doan's-and
take no substitute,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Death of DR.. ID. 4. Strain

DR.. D. Z. Strain a well known
physician of Rockbridge, died at
his home near Brownsburg last
Saturday morning, after an illness
of nearly 3 year, occaaiQned by
advancing age, He was in his 10th
year, the date of his birth being
March q, 1929. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon at 9
o'clock from his late home, fol-
lowed by interment in New Prov
idence church burying-ground.
Rev. j. NJ. Studer, pastor of the
Reformed churcE at Newport. of
which DR.. Strain was an elder, Off
ciated. assisted by Rey. DR.. G. A.
Wilson, pas.or of New Providence
Presbyterian church.
DR.. Strain was = son of Mr..
David Strain, deceased, of the
New Providence neighborhood. He
was educated at the University of
Virginia and at the Jefferson
Medical College of Philadelphia.
After graduation he began the
practice of his professioa on Kerr
Greek. Later he located in the
neighborhood of Brownsburg, and
his whole professional life was
spent amppg lhe people ef his
native county. AS physician he
was successful and he was neld il
the highest esteem by those VIII,
knew him. He for time during
the Civil War was q member Of the
Home Guard.
DIR. Strain married Miss Maggie
Dunlap, daughter of the late MIR. |
Madison Dunlap of Kerr's Creek. |
She survives with five children
Mrs, $, W, McCorkle of near LEX
ington, Mrs. G. Il. Sebert OF near
Monmouth, Miss Eva l.. Strain
and Mr.. John M. Strain, who |
resided with their parents, and Mr..
David +. Strain of Lexington. |
Three sisters also ssurvive-Nrs.
George Hull of Mexico, No. Mrs.
Hassie Edmondson, widow of Mr..
John EdmOndson of Iowa City,
Iowa; and Mrs. Emma Ramsey,
widow of Pr. Ramsey Of Rich
mold.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Death of OctOQenarian

Mrs. Martha MoCurdy. widow OF
Mr.. William T. McCurdy, died Satur,
day at her home near Flumen, at the
advanced age Of 81 years. Her death
was due to paralysis. The remains
were buried Tuesday at Bethesda
Presbyterian church, conducted by
the pastor. Rev. Henry Miller For
many years she had been a member of
that church.
Mrs. McCurdy was Miss Jamison
before marriage. She is survived by
three children-Ar. j. +. McCurdy Of
Marshall, Mo-; Mrs. James Hahn OF
Roanoke, and Mr.. J. w. MeCurdy Of
California. One brother also survives.
Mr.. James Ismison OF near aishall,
Mo-, now In nis Goth year
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-11-30
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining I'm the Lexington
postoffioe for the week ending Move IN
Der S0th.
Chambliss, John A.
Claterbaugh, Miss Ida.
Lyman, Miss Julia
Hect, Miss Lily.
Hart, Rosa.
living. Miss Snsie.
Saunders. A.
Smith, Miss Mary A.
Walker. Cable.
White. l.. II. II.
Weltom, William Feule.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised:
MCCLuNG PATTON, p. M.