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proved the ventilation is shown by a COM
pariSon with the conditions that prevailed
In the St Gothard tunnel The quantity
or fresh air which could be suppljed ia tho
workmen of the ST. Gothard tunnel was
one and half to two cubic meters per
second; in the Simplon tunnel the laborers
are supplied with twenty-five cubic meters,
moreover, by the use of sprayers the tenn
perature has been so far reduced that the
thermometers in the cuts have never reg
lstered more than 81 degrees C-the uaxi-
mum temperature attained at the ST. Goth
ara This result is all the more gratifying
when 1t Is considered that many skentiral
engineers had declared that a minimum
temperature of 10 degrees c. would be met
disastrous epidemics occurred only too
frequently among the laborers of the St
Gothard. In carrying on the work OF the
Sumption comparatively few men have re-
ported themselves i'll. The astonishingly
small SICK list may also be partially at
tr1puted TO the admirable provisions made
by the company in charge of the work nv
securing the very best sanitary conditions
Inc tunnel exits consist of covered passage
ways through which the laborers pass into
large bath rooms, where they wash them
selves and change their clothes
Diplomatic Negotiations.
After long diplomatic negotiations be-
tween Italy and Switzerland, work was at
last begun in the autumn of 1898 Before
the final permission to break ground had
been received, elaborate preparations had
been made for pushing on the work as fast
as possible. Above all, Ii was necessary to
provide sufhcient power. On each side of
the mountain about 1900 horse power was
available, and this was to be used primarily
10 drive the Ventilating apparatus and hy-
draulic compressors well as workshop
tools and dynamos. In the north wafer
power is obtained from the river Rhone: in
the south from the Diveria. Through huge
humes, over IA meters in diameter the
water Is led many miles from its source to
the power house. Great repair shops were
built, in which many hundred artisans were
to be employed, whose duty 1t was merely
to make and repair the tools and rock
drills. That so huge an undertaking should
necessitate the installation of many small
plants is easily understood.
IL unforeseen hindrances are not encoun-
tered, the tunnel will be open for traffic
before the contracted time of five and a
half years. If such be the case the en-
g1neers will receive a bounty of 5000 francs
for each day between the actual day OF
completion and the contracted day: for each
day required in excess Of the contracted
time fine of 5000 francs is imposed On
the south side the rock I'D to the 2 sootb
klometer had been found perfectly dry hut
when the 3,S25th kilometer had been reach
ed, springs yielding four to five liters of
water per second were found. The schist
forming the walls of the galleries was moist
without, however, causing any inconveni-
ence But when the 3,900th kilometer was
reached more formidable springs, yielding
as much as 160 liters per second, were dis
covered, the temperature of which, strange
to say, varied from % to 80 degrees c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
THE SYMPTOM TUNNEL
AN ARMY OF LABORERs CUTTING
THROUGH THE ALPS.
Work Nears Completion - New Route
Between Paris and Milan
The Cost $o5,5OO,OOO.

From the Scientific American.
The road from Paris to Milan by way Of
the Mont Gents tunnel is 1853 kilometers,
and by way Of the st. Gothard tunnel LOGS
kilometers in length. To reduce this dis
lance to $40 kilometers Is the primary pur-
pose Of the Simplon tunnel
The new tunnel through the Simplon
pass, when completed, will undoubtedly be
the most stupendous engineering feat of its
kind ever performed-a feat which many
engineers thought it impossible to accom-
plish by reason of the great depth which
was to be attained.
1t Is evident even to layman that 1t is
far easier to carry load up hill for
distance Of 500 yards than for 1000 yards.
1t is in this Tightening Of the task to be per-
formed by the railroad locomotive which
will be one Of the ends attained by the new
tunnel in comparison with the routes of St
Gothard and Mont Cents. The highest poin
of the Simplon tunnel is 705 meters; of the
st. GOthard, L. 54 meters, and of the Mont
Gents as much as ,294 meters. The greater
the height, the more formidable the diff
culties. In winter time especially the ope-
ration Of Alpine roads is a herculean task
and involves appalling additional expenses.
With the completion of the new road these
difficulties will vanish. Indeed, there is
probably no part of the Alps more admira-
bly, situated for railway purposes than the
Simplon pass. The construction of the St
Gothard route necessitated the building of
approaches of magnificent proportions the
cost of which rivaled that of the tunnel it
self. The builders of the Simplon will be
confronted by no such necessity. On the
northern side the new tunnel starts at the
level OF the valley, and on the southern side
terminates after a few miles at the very
border of the great plain of Lombardy.
So rapid have been the strides made by
the modern engineer that this latest engi-
neering work will be completed in a far
shorter time than any of it's predecessors,
despite the character of the country. The
building of the Mont Gents road required
thirteen years: the st. Gothard tunnel was
completed only after seven and a aalf
years; but the engineers of the Simplan
pledged themselves to finish the tunnel
through the pass in five and a half years;
represents a reduction in cost of % per
cent. Despite the greater rapidity with
which the work can be pushed forward and
the consequent saving in expense the tun-
mel will cost So, 500 600.
Temperature and Ventilation.
Keenly approaching the difficulties which
and Mont Gents routes, so far as the pro-
vision Of proper ventilation was concerned.
the Simplon engineers have hit upon n
simple and ingenious method Of improving
the sanitary conditions within the tunnel.
Instead OF constructing single two-track
tunnel, 1t was decided to build two single
track tunnels, one Of which was to serve.
when completed. as a huge ventilating tube
for the other. still incompleted tunnel. How
enormously this simple expedient has I'm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28

A lighted match dropped on the floor at
the home of p. C. Schaffer, No 139 B
street southeast, caused a slight fire about
O'Clock last night. The fire department
was called out, but the flames were ex-
tinguished before the engines reached the
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
Collaborating Gi..ards.
From the Portland Oregonian.

The periodic gold excitement at Oak
Grove is again on. Sunday Vincent Schmid
was up there, and came home with more
than score Of chicken gizzards, which he
says contain gold nuggets. or and on for
several years there have been reports of
the existence of gold at Oak Grove Mr..
Heitkemper, who lives there, displays at
his house saucer containing about SIS In
gold nuggets which came from the gig
yards OF chickens which he killed in the
past year. The chickens while foraging for
grub had eaten the nuggets. Others in
the neighborhood report the same expert
euce.
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Linens.

Linens.
2 to 5-yard lengths of Heavy Gray
Union Linen Crash Tow"ling. fast
; e: 6: 6 ; ,. s.;
About dozen Extra Large Size
Cotton Honeycomb Towels. all white,
with fringed ends; slightly soiled.
Sold regular for 121ac. 07L~
Remnant price, SA8c.
Remnant lot of very fine Pure Linen
Huck Towels, all pure white. extra
large size; hemmed at the ends and
finished with damask pattern borders.
Sold from 29c. to ~ -
39c each. These are y Q~
soiled- hence the AoVNo
price, each. ........
$50 remnants of Table Damask, from
IL to 4-yard lengths in the lot and
oil different qualities: goods that sold
from 25c. to SIS yard. Some OF the
sOft-finisb German goods: some Of the
fine Scotch and Irish cloths. Marked
atout IL less than regular prices.
Every piece a bargain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28

the tribe preserve the ancient custom Of
carrying staff Of Office, bearing the off,
cial insignia, which are very curious, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
General Matters.


Mrs. Elizabeth Grover, a venerable resi-
dent of the first ward, died last night at
her home. No. 723 South Fairfax street.
She was widow of Stinson Grover. The
deceased was born in Fairfax county, but
lived in this city for a long time. She was
seventy-nine years of age. The funeral ar
engagements will be made later.
The regular monthly literary meeting Of
the Epworth League of the NJ. E. Church
South will be held tomorrow evening in the
lecture room of the church on South WASH
ingtOn street. Several interesting papers
will be read and a special musical program
has been prepared. Mr.. Prettyman Of
Rockville will make an address on the sub
ject of "Odd Hours With Books
Mr.. Edward Soper died this morning at
the Alexandria Infirmary after lingering
illness. He was about forty-five years Of
age and is survived by a family. The de-
ceased resided on North st. Asaph street.
where he conducted a grocery store. He
was member of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics. Funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Owing to the fact that United States Dis
trict Attorney Allen will not be able to
come to Alexandria tomorrow the case Of
William F. Webster. charged with violating
the postal laws. will not come up as ex-
pected before United States Commissioner
John S. Fowler. The defendant, however
will appear and renew his bond.
Rev. Frank J. Brooke of the Second Pres
byterian Church returned to his home in
this city yesterday from Roanoke, where
he has been engaged In conducting a series
of revival services in the First Presbyterian
Church.
Miss Elsie Snapp Of Norfolk, Va is visit
Ing at the home of her uncle, Rev. ]. Tim
othy Smith, on Duke street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
Observance Of Thanksgiving Ami
versary in Local Churches.
ADDRESS At THE UNION MEETING
Marriage of Miss kemper and
Mr.. William M. Uhler.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
Evening Star Bureau,
No. TO1 King Street,
Bell Teiephone No. LOG.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, November %, 1901.
Thanksgiving day Is being observed in
this city by a partial cessation of business.
The banks, the public and private schools
and several of the mercantile houses have
been closed. At the post Office there was
but one delivery, but the regular collections
were made. Appropriate religious exer-
cises were held this morning in the
churches. Union services were held in the
Methodist Protestant Church. which was
filled to overlooking. Rev. Dr. George L.
Hunt of the First Baptist Church delivered
sermon in line with the spirit of the day.
His discourse received the closest attention.
The congregation was made up of members
of the Methodist Protestant Church, First
Baptist Church, Second Presbyterian
Church, Methodist Episcopal Church South
and Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
The respective pastors of these churches
were present and took part in the exer-
cises. The collection taken was devoted to
the Alexandria Infirmary. 49,
Special morning services were also held in
the other churches in the city. The Free
Methodist Church on South Lee street has
been open all day for public worship. Early
morning services were held at Trinity
Church under the auspices Of the Epworth
League of the church. The regular morn
ing mass was celebrated at St Marys
Catholic Church. The three Episcopal
churcheS also held special services.
kemper-UhIer Nuptials.
The marriage of Miss Eliza Garrett KEN
per- daughter of Col. Kosciusko Kemper
and Mr.. William Moulder Uhler took place
last evening at o'clock at the residence Of
Col Kemper. No. 204 North Washington
street. Rev. DR.. Frank j. Brooke of the
Second Presbyterian Church performed the
ceremony amid a profusion Of evergreen
and holly. The bride entered the parlor
leaning on the arm of her father who gave
her in marriage. She was gowned in white
organdie, with white satin, and carried
bouquet of bride roses Miss Gretta Mccoy
of Riverton, Va, attired in white organdie
and carrying white and red carnations was
the maid of honor. MIR. Kosciusko Kemper
jr., brother of the bride. acted as best man.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary NJ.
Syme. Miss Grace Green, Miss Eliza H
Syme, Miss Cecilia Green and Miss Anna
Leadbeater They wore white organdie and
carried white and red carnations Miss
Christiania Kemper niece of the bride, was
flower girl. Edward Kemper, the brides
nephew, acted as page. Following the cere-
mony reception was held, which lasted
until 10 o'clock. The bride and groom left
for northern tour. They will make their
future home in Alexandria,
Missionary Society Meetfnu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28

FlannelS.
Remnants Of Cream Silk Embroider-
ed Flannels, I'm hem
slirt lengths. offered oOVGo
Friday, per yard. 49,.
Remnants Of Eiderdown, in pink.
light blue, cream and red, good de-
sirable lengths. Qualities
sold at 29c. and 300: yard n NJ
A small lot Of Skirt Patterns, 21i-
yard lengths, crochet h~
d a1nishf s1r seS with Rr, sSl; OC
Remnants of Domet Flannel, double
1 FriGay, hG peE ya ssie ts Offered :3Zac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
A Champion of Home Talent.

From The Atlanta CONSTITUTION,
newly formed literary society In a
Georgia town had as a subject for debate,
who was the best poet-Scott, Byron or
Tennyson?
They had not proceeded far in the argu-
ment when a member rose and interrupted
as follows: r.t.
II don't want to b'long to no club" he
said, that amt enterprisin' enough to pat
ernize home business-that puts furriners
above home folks. ana / move that we
switch In Jinkins, that writ the piece on
the artesian WELL an made ever line rhyme
at the end jest like 1t knowed what wua
aoDtr'P'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
Child'S Wear.

Child'S Wear.
A lot Of Children's Dresses Of F1an-
nelette, Percale and White Cambria.
Made with Jokes, trimmed in braid
and embroidery. Also Infants Long
and Short White Flannel Skirts, Long
and Short Cambria Skirts, Infants
Long White Cambria Slips, trimmed
with embroidery: and ~ -
Knit Sacques and Leg u IN
gins. Regular 39c. AoONo
Qualities-Friday for.
6 ChiIdren's Ripple Eiderdown
Coats, heavily lined. Have deep col
lars, trimmed with fur and braid.
The colors are pink, blue, red and
white. Sizes 9 months to years.
Regular $2.T5 value-for q n kM
friday at. ...".........sp u ivy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
GOL,DENBERG'S
The Dependable Store.
Seventh & k SITS.
The Most Important Remnant Event of the Season

conditions
month need inch holiday goods All
that will do efuay
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Appointed to Defend Petty.

The case Of Willis Petty, indicted for at
tempting criminal assault Mrs Ro-
berta Payne, August % last, WILL 1t is I'M
derstood, be called before Judge J. K. NJ
Merton at the December term of the cor
poration court. Judge Norton has entered
an order assigning Attorney C. C. Carlin
to defend the prisoner. The prosecution
will be conducted by Commonwealth At
tOrney Leonard Marbury assisted by At
torney Samuel G. Brent. 1t is said the
prosecuting witness, Mrs. Payne, is now
in Fredericksburg, where she resided be-
fore coming to this city. She is expected to
be on hand at the trial of the case. 1t
will be recalled that Petty had to be taken
out of the city shortly after his arrest in
order to protect him from mob violence,
SD great was the excitement occasioned by
the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-28
Missionary Society Meeting.

Rev. E. v. REGISTER of the NJ. E. Church
South preached last night before the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Of
that church There was a large attend
ance of members of the organization, as
we'll as of outsiders. The annual report
read by the secretary, Miss Melissa HILL
showed the interests of the society to be in
excellent condition. The finances were up
to high standard and it was stated that
the Alexandria division was the banner
organization of all those included in the
Baltimore conference. The ladies' of the
church were exhorted to a more careful at
tendance on the meetings OF the society.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-05
THE CORN WORM.
Remedies to be Applied for its Destrue-
 tion-Its Appearance

Remedies to be Applied for its Destruc-
 tion-Its Appearance,
 The worm of which complaint is made from various sections of the state as injuring the corn crop is the boil worm, or corn-ear worm. In some sec- tions it is known as the tomato fruit worm. It often eats holes in the pods of beans and peas and devours the seed. It also feeds upon tobacco, pumpkins, squash melons, peppers and okra. The adult is matured moth, measuring about one and a half inches with it's wings expanded. The color is q deep yellow with bIackish markings The worm which inficts the injury va lies in color from Q light green when it's life has been passed ill an ear of corn, to dark purple when exposed to the light It has darker stripe along each side and varies from one-half inch to one and a half inches in length Flowing late ill the fall is a good pre- ventive for the coming year. On large fields the only remedy that has proved of benefit is to sprinkle corn meal mixed with paris green (one-half tea spoonful to a quarO on the silk of the sorn or in the head of the stalk is at tackled before silk forms In small pieces, particularly of sweet corn, it is often cut out with a keen bladed knife. When the sawdust-like chips are seen on the ears, cut through the husk and follow it's course until the pest is dis covered
 If the corn is attacked before the ears set the trouble is much easier to eradicate. A curly, shriveled appear ance of the upper blades of a stalk de- notes the worms presence and 1t can often be seen and removed without cut ting. When the corn is only foot or SO high, it is frequently the easiest way to cut the top off at a point that will leave the worm in two parts. little practice enables a person to cover a field quickly and it usually requires go- ing over two or thrae times. From the egg the growth to the adult moth re- quires about six weeks and two to three generations can be looked for in this region. Cultivation to keep the weeds down and a little time at the first appearance of the pest will usually carry the crop through the season. 1 Last season it was rarely seen in the | northern states. lue year DelOIc II did great damage there and it's early appearance this season would denote considerable injury unless prompt mea sures are taken. The corn meal and paris green can be applied to peas and beans easily, and is used on string beans, but they should be thoroughly washed before using:-Hartford Cour- | ant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-05
TtuneI1ers 6mtde.
New York, New Haven
 and Hartford K. R.
June 9, 1901.

NEW YORK DIVISION. FOR NEW YORK-+4:05, *4:50, x6:10. x7;00, "S:00 xS:10, S:30, +9:35, x1O:S0 a. m, "l2;lO, 1925, "1:30 (paror car limi- ted), "1:S5, BOO, *2:30, 800, *4:0O, 44:17. 4'7o' "5:lO, "5;2O, (White Mountain Fx- press). 5:S5, 6:30. *7:1O "S:1O S:15 ebrldgeporte accommodation, *9:lo. S'!2 D. m. Sundays-*4 :O5. *4:50, xS:OO. e:oo a. m., *2:S0, x4:3O, %5:1O, x6:15 *7:10. 'S:lO, FS:30, %9:1O D. m.
 FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem f'lver-rI: yer :05, "l1;S5 p. m (daily). foft BOSTON via Hartford and w,l- limantic-*10:02 a. m.
 TOT BOSTON via New London and Frovldence-+2:1O, ~2:2O, s11:35 (narlor ea!r- ear lmiteO an a. m.. *12:O5, #2:47. "4:o5, TO- o;oo p. m. Sundays--*2:1O, 1920 d. ra,, 'lS:o5, *2:47, *4:55, *6:55 D. m. olo1 nOH boSTON via Springfeld-+1. ia. S,, Sv.9o, -ll'oo a. m., @l;45, a5:52 D. m, 9I1u.nnays-Il:10 I1 naS:10 a. m.. "5:52, 700 n. m 1ARIFORD DIVISION.
 FOR MERJDEN, HAprRopn ophlNGFIELD, etc.--+l:1O. 6.4o 7.5o x1u;os @ fo Hartford), x9;35, +1o.ss lWhlte Mountain express). %11 n, lz:O8, "l:45, 3:1O, 5:OO, +5.52. 7.oo Ie.1s . to iartforD, 500, 10:Oo, 11:15 fto Meri0 uelll D. m. Sundays-l.16 a. m. 1o.na @5:52, 700, BPS D. m. ' lA'0'' SHORE LINE DIVISION | Tor New London, etc.-s2.1o .o.on H4S 9:35 11:O5, *11:35, (parlor car ' lir,. lted) a. m., "12:O5, LOO (to savhroolr junction Saturdays only), PIE .2.47 S;zo (Newport express Saturdays onlv, s4:o5' 4:l5 do saybrook Junction only, a.oo' o:lo, 6:15, to Saybrook Junctionl "o:oo' 9:lo, (Guilford accommodotio,,i ?. m. Sundays-*2:10, *2:2O n, s:5o a. m., 12:o5, *2:47, .4:55. e:55 n m n, AIR LINE-NORTHAM DIvT.
 SION. 1ot'A-
 Tor Middletown, Willimantic. etc- l:0o a. m, 12:55, *2:33, 500 D. rn'. srn- uays--1:l5 D. m. Connecting at Middle town with the Valley branch and at Mlliimantic with Midland and Central divisions and c. V. R. R.; at Turner Vile with Colchester branch.
 TOT Shelburne Falls Turner's Falls | Williamsburg. Holyoke, New Hartford ana intermediate stations-7:5O a. m. and 400 ?. m. For Westfeld and inter- mediate stations, 5:57 p. m.
 For Pennington, New Hartford and points this side-7:50 a. m., 12:o4. 400 5:57 D. m.
 | bHNholIRD DlVlSION-
 For Derby Junction. Derby, Ansonia. etc.-6:15. zoo, 500, 9:33 a. m., 12:o5 noon, 1:1o. 2:a9, S:57, 4:4o, 5:so e:5o. 7:5O, 1O:OO, 11:3O p. m. sundays-3:25 a. m., 3:30 GAO, S:3O p. m.
 For Waterpury-7:OO, 500, 9:33 a. m.. 12:o5. 2:S9, 53o. 7:5o, 11:3o p. m. Sun days-S:25 a. m.., GAO D. m.
 For Winsted-7OO, 9:s3 a. m., 2:se. 5:3O p. m. Sundays-S:25 a. nl., $40 p. m
 For Shelton, Botsford, Newtown. Danbury, Pittsfeld, State Line-9:33 a, m., 3:57 D. m.
 For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Cincin- nati, St. Louis, Chicago and the West via State Line-9:33 a. m., .357 D. m., 6:1O a. m (via Bridgeport).
 For Litchfield and points on Litch- field branch-933 a. m. and 3:57 D. m. (via Derby Junction).
 i Express Trains. xLocal Express. , c. T. HAMPSTEAD. | General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-05
LJB0R ORGANIZES MILITIA.
First Company Formed In Wheeling by
 Steel Workers.

Wheeling, w. Va, Aug. 4.-The or ganization of the first military com pany by labor organization was put under way last night by Crescent lodge, Amalgamated Association, and day so popular is the plan that the mem bers of labor unions by the hundred are discussing it favorably and the indica- tions are that very large percentage of Wheeling's union labor will soon be under military discipline,
 The full companies formed in Cres- cent lodge will not be in any way con- troled by the state but will be inde- pendent as are the military companies of secret and religious organizations Their officers will be empowered to or der action but only in the line of self defense or in defense of the property of their employers when endangered by mobs Their constitution declares that their interests andtheir employers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-05
4 TRIBUTE
 OF SCIENCE.
Synopsis of a most Remarkable Lecture Delivered Before the Ninth Medical Congress, by
 Dr. A. L. A. Toboldt, of Phila.

The famous fountain of health at Carlsbad, in Bohemia, which has been the refuge of invalids for five centuries, is certainly we'll worthy of a careful study. My experience with this water has been such that I may truly say that no rem ,dy which I ever en- ployed has given me so much pleasure and profit as this partic- ular one. Selecting a number of chronic hypochondriacs, whose ahlictions have baff1ed all my pre- vious efforts as my subjects, was truly astonished to note that, al- though no rigid diet was pre- scribed, and only a limited amount of exercise was it1dulged i'll, I obtained most remarkable re- sults-the complexion, even after a weeks use, began to clear up, the step became more firm and elastic, and, what was more, the entire host of hypocl1ondriacal complaints, seemed to vanish like mist.
 The Carlsbad Sprude1 Water is a specific ill all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, Catarrh of the Stomach Gout and Rheumatism.
 If a decided laxative action is desired, add small teaspoonful of the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt to a tumblerful of the water and take one hour before breakfast.
 EIsNER & HENDERSON Co.,, Sole Agents, NEW YORK.