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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
THE GREAT NILE DAM.
How the Waters of the River Will BE
Regulated.

Cairo Correspondence London Post.
Sir John Arid and Sir Benjamin Baker
start for England on Sunday next, having
completed their visit Of inspection to the
great engineering works at Assuan. where
the immense dam to hold up the waters or
the Nile Is being constructed.
The total extent of the dam is one mile
and quarter Of which mile and an
eighth Of the foundation Is finished. Tenn
porary dams enabling the remaining sec
ton to be put in are now carried across the
channel. Pumps for getting in the perma-
nent dam foundations will be started next
week The whole Of the granite masonry
required for the dam is cut and ready to be
laid in Its place. The parapet alone re-
mains to be prepared.
The portion of the dam remaining to be
built Is that across the well-known deep
western channel. The work is Of consider
able difficulty, but the experience gained
last season in dealing with other channels
has rendered the engineers and contractors
confident that equal success will be OBJ
tanned this year in the western channel.
The dam is pierced with $50 openings,
wide, which openings are controlled by steel
sluices. The work for the sluices is now
well advanced. The discharge through
these sluices at high Nile may reach 1900
channel and chain Of locks are equally adj
vanced with the dam itself. and the lock
gates will also be in course Of construction
in about three months.
Unless anything unforeseen occurs the res
ervoirs will be in operation for the Nile
flood of 1903 This will be well within the
contract time, though owing to the in
creased depth Of the foundations the work
done by the contractors has been largely
increased.
At Assiut the great regulating dam across
the Nile approaches completion, the founda-
lions being practically all in position, leav-
ing a portion Of the superstructure to be
completed. The sluice openings here num-
Der 119, all sixteen feet wide. The delivery
Of steel work has commenced. The dam
Is somewhat similar in principle to the we'll
known barrage near Cairo, but the details
of construction are entirely different, as
the foundations are guarded against under
mining by complete line of cast iron and
steel piling above and below the work.
The barrage itself is constructed of high
class masonry instead Of brick work, as at
the old barrage. Though the Asstut bar
rage is overshadowed by the greater mag
nitude of the Assuan dam. 1t will doubtless
rank second as the monumental work of
Egypt. As a supplementary work to the
reservoirs dam Is the new head work to
the Ibramfeh canal. consisting Of a regula-
ton of sluices and lock. To permit of
the commencement of this diversion chan
mel has had to be constructed for the Ib-
ramieh canal, where 1890 to 5000 men are
engaged In the cutting. The work here Is
now practically completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Defending a Sw indie.


F. B. Booth, wholesale oleo dealer Of
Pittsburg. coolly admitted before a commit
tee Of the legislature ON Tuesday that the
has been selling about 100000 pounds of
the article annually and all csiored as but
ter. He has not been arrested. President
Shaffer, Of the Anlalgamated Association Of
Iron and Steel Workers Of America. de-
scribed oleo to the same committee as a
"godsend to thousands Of workers in the
rolling mills because it can be purchased
at 1S cents a pound. Editor Hugo Thorsch
Of the Philadelphia Era, organ Of the Unit
ed Labor League, also declared cleo to be
a boon. said he knew that it is sold openly
in this city. and added that 1t is best liked
when colored yellow.
People who fancy oleo should be at Hb-
erty to buy it, though those who nav Ii
cents for 1t are cheated. The making Of II
does not cost more than 8 cents q pound
and therefore 1t can be proftabIy retailed
for IL or ID cents.
But nobody should be privileged to buy
colored oleo, for two reasons. The first is
that such a disguise is against the law and
the second Is that by permitting manufac-
turers so to counterfeit butter Is to license
them to commit a fraud upon the public
The intention Is to deceive. For every
pound Of colored oleo sold to persons who
like Messrs. Shaffer and Thorsch have a
taste for 1t, millions Of pounds are worked
OF on unsuspectlng purchasers as butter
and at the price Of butter.
1t Is not against oleo as an honestly Of
fered article of food that the objection Hes
but against Oleo colored as butter and sold
as butter. That Is swindfe, and those
who perpetrate 1t are not only enemies OF
the dairymen, but Of the whole community
Instead of being entitled to the protection
Of the law they deserve the Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
No Pain, Trifling Expense.
SIMPLE, HARMLESS REMEDY FOR THE
CURE OF FILES

CURE OF PILES.
person contracts a cold. pneumonia rheuma-
tsm and pleurisy from exposure; dysuepsi. ana
h'er troubles from dietary errors and the causes
OF most diseases are easily traceabe but although
piles and rectal troubles common as apy of
these, the cause Is obscure.
Violent exertion. in lifting sometimes pro-
duces them, and a sedentary occupation In Inv
some supposed TO be a predisposing cause but "a
q rule piles and rectal troubles appear without
apparent provocatlon-
There are many pile salves and ointments which
give temporary relief and when these fan the pa
tfent. II he can AFFORD the expense and Is willing
10 take the risk, has recourse a surgical opera
ton But there Is remedy which gives i'm
mediate relief and the regular use Of which win
bring about a permanent cure, and that Is the
weilknOwn Pyramid Pile Cure
In long standing cases the Pyramid has proven
TO be the only cure except q dangerous and e1-
ceedingiy painful surgical operation and its ad-
vsntsges over any kind of operation are many M
IL Is painless. causes Interference with daily
occupation. and being in the form Of A supposi,ory
IL always convenient and ready for use
The Pyramid Pile Cure fs an effective conbtn.
tains cocaine nerve destroying opiate. and
unlike most pile salves contains no bi-chloride Of
mercury any Injurious drug Of any kind
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Cure at so
cents for a complete treatment Of the suppos-
ttortes.
little book on cause and cure OF piles win be
mailed free b. addressing Pyramid Drug Co.,
Asnaau, Mich. nih6&9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Dutch Defense,

(a) 2 P-K4 as played by Lasker Pillslury at
Paris is without doubt the proper manner Of meet
ing the Dutch.
{b) 8 49,, Ok 50. Is more usual at this juno
ture and requires very careful handling the part
Of White.
(c) An inconvenient necessity. Black being COM
PEELED, in order to save the pawn, to cut of his
bishop and create a weakness in his pawn center.
ID puzzling resource that Marshall evidently
left out Of his calculations.
(e1 10 PIP. Q-K6 ch.; % K-R KtxOP and
breathes easier. But here we think Marshall goes
astray. 10 Kt-B3 Is surely the correct move,
maintaining. 1t does, the general pressure and
having besides numerous points I'm it's favor OF
which. forming a passed and well supported
pawn may be mentioned.
Il, Practically forced. since White threatened
KtxKt. followed by XXX CHI. and wins the ..
At this point the attack changes hands.
(g} II 2 KtxKt. QxP and regains the knight
(h) Making loophole. after which White In
forced to an exchange of queens. remaining with a
poor ending.
% Having in view q mating net, but Black is
alive to 1t.
* II Al PxKt, P-B7, followed by R-os I'll.
wins,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
THE PRICE OF DIAMONDS.
Eject of the Discovery of New


Effect of the Discovery of New
Fields.
There will be no drop in the price Of
diamonds this year, as was the case sew
eral years ago." said a New York diamond
drummer.
about two years ago, before the war
In South Africa, the wholesale price of
diamonds took an upward mark Of five per
cent, and the jewel gradually assembled
without break to the prices the various
grades now command There never has
been such a good. steady demand at such
stiff prices for diamonds In the history Of
the trade as during the past six months
The general prosperity Of the country and
the disposition Of the people to indulge in
the luxury, coupled with the curtailment
Of the supply. accounts for the present sat-
isfactOry condition Of the market. The war
had its effect in stinening and sending up
the price of the article wholesale, which
reflected on the retail trade. but the sup
ply Is ample, even abundant, IL the trust
In London chose to let 60 on their holdings
In greater quantity than they do. They
foresaw the trouble long before the general
public had cognixance Of what was going
on In South Africa and boarded their sur
plus supply, which - immense, and un-
known outside Of the owners of the mines
themselves. accordingly. and they let 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

"For five or six years I was troubled
with nervous prostration which brought
on neuralgia and a most distressing feel
ing i'm my head and stomach. Nothing I
could get seemed to help me until a friend
recommended DR.. Miles Nervine and I
bought bottle on trial The pain was
relieved after few doses and I kept on
using it until my strength and health re-
turned" Mrs. STELLA VAN SLYCK,
Lake Geneva, Wis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

Appropriate.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Rimer (inishing the reading Of his poem)
There! Now what would you sugees,
for titie?"
Kandor-"Call It The Boomerang"
Rfmer-sWhatr
Kandor-'tSure. No matter where Won
IRE 1t, It'll come back to YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
s. IT.
IT'S TONIClTY.

Cold is usually caused by checked circulation
recognized by a chill SILVER. The of III
starts the buosl cpursing through the veins until
81 reaches the extremities. when the feet warm ui
ani the Cold Grip is broken, while its tonfcity
suSralns the system during and after the attack.
Many persons write; Your - has proved such
q blessing. I 10 try DIR. Humphreys Specifies
for other diseases" In response send free a
Pocket Manual. known The Dainty Lady,
from the picture on the cover. for which beauti-
fHl model induced 20 pose.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. Cor.
William and John SITS. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

Trainmen in some parts of South Dakota
have new difficulty to surmount In the
shape of vast masses of Russian thistles,
which collect In drifts on the tracks. The
weeds are blown into cuts, where they be-
come interviewer SO closely that sometimes
trains are delayed for hours. The locomo-
tives might push their way through but
for the fact that the rails become slip
perry through the crushing of the oily fiber
and seeds, the wheels refusing to revolve
even after liberal application Of sand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

In the minor tourney a good many games
were played off during the week. Wheatley
won one from Tucker and won and lost to
Turner. Turner won one from Mitchell and
won and lost to Tucker and drew with
Gould. Armstrong Won two from Mitchell,
won and drew with Tucker, won and lost
TO Jackson. Gould won and lost to Jack
son. Jackson won one each from Wheatley
Stephenhagen and Watkins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Out of the Mouths of Babes.
rom the Phfladelphia Press.

Mamma-'Don't boil those canned peas,
Bridget; they only want to be warmed"
Little Tommy peas can't talk.
can they?'
Mamma-'Of course not dear. Whyr'
Little Tommy-''Then. how do you know
what they wantr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
IN CHESS CIRCLES.

The play in the continuous tourney of the
Washington Club produced 326 games dur
ing February.
The individual score Is:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

In the side match between Messrs. JEFF
fers and Thomas the latter won another
game.
The game appended WAS played at the
local club during the week between Messrs.
Smith and Lyman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Pangs

Are the warning cries from overworked,
worried, weak, hungry and exhausted
nerves-nerves that have been abused and
neglected until outraged nature could
stand the strain no longer without a pro.
test. Every piercing, cutting. tearing,
burning, pressing pain of this dreadful
disease is call for help. Why not heed
this call while relief is within your reach2
Now is the time to begin; and the best of
all remedies to use is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

(aJ The Knight might 60 to q and Qkt3 and
stand pat.
(b) P-B5. kip; B-B4. P-KR4. and Black
would regain the pawn.
(c) This move does not deserve the results
achieved; surely developing a piece was the proper
thing to do.
Id Next time have this position 10 would be
interesting to what effect casting the other
side would have after playing QK2 and Boz.
(e) We do not see the object of thus giving away
a second pawn; why not Q-R5?
IN And White ought TO win-but Black makes a
series Of twenty very pretty moves, outpla wing
White at every point turns lost game In his
favor and finally wins IL.
tg) If 20 Kt-kt4, Black wins a piece by KtxB.
CHI White has uphill game to play. His
knights were hampered all the time and never got
into the race. II like trying to set OF wet
fireworks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

In the main skittle tourney this week
Walker beat Thomas, Lowe and Mundella
one game each, and Thomas won two from
Capt. Hill. The standing to date IS:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09

uoc1tHOm OF tne feO0Aes
There are signs Of an awakening political
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
w. H S. REUNION.

The "Old Home Week" reunion
and banquet of the Woodstock Hi Oh
School alumni at the Inn Wednesday
evening was, as anticipated, one of
the most successful of those gather
ings ever held. The members of
the executive committee were Roger
c. Griffin, Miss Margaret F. Aitken,
amp Miss Minnie 6. Merrill. They
were fortunate in their choice of
speakers, and very successful in all
their plans for the pleasure of those
who were present.
Hiram L. King made an admira-
bic toastmastcr and all the speakers
were listened to with much interest,
Rev. John Cotton Brooks, of SPRING
field, Mass, closing with Il cordial
tribute to New England, to Yer
mont and to Woodstock in particu-
lar.
The speakers and their subjects
we've:
"Auld Lang Svne," Mrs. Herbert
L. Brown.
"rhe Twentieth Century Maid,'
Frederick Billings.
sour Guests" Charles Field
Chapman.
"Ncw England" Rev. John Col
ton Brooks.
In addition to those on the pro-
gram, Rev. Charles Southgaie, for
mer teacher here, spoke entertain
ingly on old school days in Wood
stock, and William S. Dana also
spoke briefly.
During the evening the suggestion
was made that an association be
formed that would include others
besides graduates-those who had
spent Il year or two in the High
School-and this matter was lett to
the executive committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Woodstock 7, Wilder 6.

The local ball .tossers added an
other game to their string Saturday,
defeating the Wilders for the second
time in whirlwinh finish that sent
the whooping, cheering fans home
happy. On this trip the Wilders
had the active cooperation OF the
superlativc Skinner and his catcher,
DAILY, of South Ro>alton, who hap
pened in here for the purpose OF
rubbing in the defeat of the previous
week. and one or two other heftv
volunteers.
1t looked like Il sure thing tor the
visitors when the Woodstocks took
their last turn at the bat with the
score 6 to 3 against them, but when
the dust settled the locals had the
game by majority of one.
"lhat was hittin' the ball some"
said Col. Billy Starr of the Junction,
who had been covering third base
and vicinity for the visitors in his
usual comprehensive style.
The Wilders got a good lead in
the first, timely Il hit or two and
several errors sending four men
over the plate. The locals then set
tied down to steady, uphill fight
and there was not much more rum
getting for their opponents. lol-
brook held to his pace and good sup
port kept accounts even inning after
inning.
The fun began in the ninth. Skin
ner went into the air and couldn't
hand out soft ones fast enough TO
local appetite.
Scott was first up, hitting safely.
Winslow also hit for base, Scott
making second. Hazen forced Win
slow out ut second, advancing Scott;
Mower got first on a scratch hit,
stole second and Hazen pcrched on
third, Scott having scored; Sawyer
got his base on balls. A clean hit
by Mitchell sent Hazen and Mower
home; Sawyer out at the plate;
score 6 to 6. Farrell stepped up,
drove out liner little too hot to
handle and made first on II sprint
that might be called instantaneous.
Mitchell scored and the game was
over.
The score:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Very respectfully,
EDWIN r. MERRILL

performed by Rev. +. &. Putnam IN
the presence of the members of the
family and relatives of the bride and
groom. The bride wore very hand
some gown of white lanstowne.
a reception was held after the Ger.
emory, which was largely attended
by friends from Woodstock and
neighboring towns. The bride re-
ceived many beautiful gifts. Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson left Wednesday
night for. a short wedding trip, and
on their return will reside ut the
homestead, an addition to the house
having been built for their use.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
POPULAR PRICES:
Is and Is cents.
Big Free Slreet Par.
ade at Noon.
CHURCH SERVICES.

Universalist - Usual services in
the morning and evening.
Christian - Morning service at
1890, with sermon. Sunday school
at II o'clock. Junior {. +. at 5
O'Clock, and y. p. S. G. E. ut !
o'clock. Welcome to all.
St. James-First Sunday in the
month, morning prayer, Holy Com
munion and sermon at 1850; even
ing praye with address, at 5
o'clock; all other Sundays, Holy
Communion at..7.3o, morning prayer,
Litany and sermon at 10. 80, evening
prayer and address at :.
Congregational-Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. Frank {. Putnam.
Young Peoples meeting at 6 O'Clock
p. m.
Methodist Episcopal Rev. Chas.
F. Partridge, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1890; Has O'Clock, Sun
day school; 6.I5 p. m, Epworth
League; evening service, 7 p. IN.
Tuesday, mid-week service 100 p.
m.
Catholic-Mass at II o'clock,
Benediction at 7.3o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
BROKEN BRIC-A-BRACS.

Mr.. Major, the famous cement man, of
New York. explains some very interesting
facts abont Major Cement.
The mu'titu,leS who use this standard ar
ticlc know that it is many hundred per
cent, better than other dement's for which
similar claims are made. but great many
do not know why The simple reason is
that Mr.. Major uses the hest materials
ever discovered and other manufacturers
do not use Them because they are too en-
pensive and do not allow large profits. Mr..
Major tells us .hnt one of the elements OF
his cement costs 80 Is II pound. and an
other costs $2G5 u gallon, while II large
glue upon the market are nothing more
than SiXteen-cent glue. dissolved in water
or citric acid. and in some cases, altered
slightly in color and odor by the addition
of cheap and useless materials.
Majors cement retnils at fifteen and
twenty-five cents bottle. and when II
dealer tries to sell Il substitute you can de-
pend upon it that his only object is to make
larger profit.
The profit "n Majnr's cement is as much
MS any dealer ought to make ON any cement
And this is doubly true in view of the fact
fit of MIR Majors advertising, which now
amounts to over 5000 II month. throughout
the country. Est abished in 1876.
Insist ON having Majors. Don't accept
any off-hahd advice from II druggist.
If you are ut all handy (and you will be
likely to find that YOU are Il good deal more
SO than YOU imaginel You can repair your
rubber boos and family shoes, and any other
rubber and leather articles. with Majors
Rubber Cement and Majors Leather Ce-
ment
And You will be surprised ut how many
dollars II year you will thus save.
If your druggist can't supply you. it will.
he forwarded by mail; either kind. Free of
postage,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
PLYMOUTH UNION.

Mary A. Sumner is now at her
home.
Alice Brown visited here last
week.
Elsie Bradley has returned from
the exposition at Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Bradley of
Rutland are visiting the formers sis
ter, Elsie Bradley.
Alice Adams and daughter Ella
of Pittstord are visiting friends here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
VETERANS REUNION.

The time set for the Veterans
Picnic and Reunion ut Barnard,
Aug. y, has heen changed by the
committee to Wednesday, Aug. IS,
to better accommodate speakers and
to allow Il little rest from Old Home
Week. Posters will be out soon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

The board of the Vermont Horse
Association has selected Diamond,
the two.year.old Morgan stallion be-
longing to Fred Newton of Wal
than, to be exhibited at the PAN
American exposition at Buffalo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
FARM FOR SALE.

About IS acres, we'll known as the Jndah
Mack farm: we'll watered at house and barn:
buildings in good repair; good sugar place:
cuts sbout 40 tons hay. One.half mile
from Lincoln bridge. Inquire of F.. V.
SMITH, West Woodstock Vt,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
POST OrsiCE NOTICE
NJ AILS CLOSE.

Boston. New York. North and East 10. 90 4.
NJ. 2.2O T.. VI.
2.2Or. -.
South Woodstock and Felchville. 22O p. NJ.
Barnard and Bethel, 30 \. NJ.
Office hours rom G.3J \. VI tn9 l.. NJ
Sunllvs. - to r. ~.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. NJ.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17

All rains daily Sundays excepted. Flag
station, ) Trains Nos. .. and stop on
signal.
This Company Reserve the right t" cancel
trains without NOTICE.
J. &. PORTER.
Genera! Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

The Tax Bills for Town. Highway and
School Taxes ON the 1901 Grand List of
Woodstock, Vermont. have been delivered
to me for collection and taxpayers are
called upon to pay their respective taxes
within ninety days from date Cby Oct. 4tli.
1900.
The deduction provided by law will he
allowed Oh taxes paid during that time.
Taxes not so paid will be collected by the
Constable with costs.
! will receive ut my Office every day and
till eight o'clock Wednesday and Saturday
evenings.
+. G. SOUTHGATE,
Town Treasurer.
Woodstock, w., July 6. 1901.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
SPAUI.DING FAMILY REUNION,

The Spaulding family held re-
union ut the old home on Hartland
Hill, now owned by Chas. Colby,
Thursday of last week. All the
brothers and sisters now living, in
GLIDING {. S. Miller of Amboy, Ill.,,
IN adopted brother, were together
tor the first time in TWENTY-FIVE wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-17
TAFTS VILE.

There will be services at a D. m.
next SUNDAY rs usual.
Willis i. Malson arrived from
Brookport. Y. V, last Friday and
returned with Mrs Matson and the
children Monday morning.
The Young people Of this place
with Il few from Woodstock enjoyed
a dance at the hall last Saturday
evening.