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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

taken to pieces again in less than two
minutes. AS soon as the lances are
placed in the required position, the
frame thus constructed is covered with
a water.tight coat Of canvas, and the
boat is ready for immediate use. Two
or four additional lances are in less
than one minute changed into rud-
ders. The rudder blade consists Of
piece of canvas two feet in length and
five inches in width; by means Of eye
let's and hooks the blade and rudder
shaft are soon connected; the rudder
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05
were most needed they were not at

were most needed they were not at
hand. ..Es
The introduction Of these boats,
greatly cuts down the number OF men
and horses required for the purpose or
providing a means Of. transportation
across streams, and, therefore, repre-
sents a great saving, estimated to rep
resent the total of $4,000 marks. The
entire German Army will be equipped
with these boats in thenext six months.
Catching Squid New American Industry
In this country that modest cephalo-
pod, the squid, or cuttlehsh, Is not
much appreciated, being used e1clus.
iyely for bait. The Chinese and many
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05
Rats Can Swim.

Rats are fine swimmers. They are
nearly as much at home in a swollen
stream as in the placid cellar Of Il we'll
stocked mansion. In fact, the whole
rodent family. including squirrels AMI
other species, learn to make them
selves at home in the water when ne
cessity requires it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

blade, when folded together, can easily
be carried in the pocket Of the rider.
The whole boat, including rudders,
when ready, weighs sixty-four pounds.
One of the accompanying cuts repre-
sents a pack horse carrying the entire
outfit for three boats. The strategic
value of these boats is said to be i'm
mense. Up to a short time ago there
were attached to each German cavalry
regiment two special wagons, carrying
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

several boats to meet such emerScn-
cies, but this means of transportation
presented many difficulties, and in
many instances the boat-wasons were
not able at all to keep pace with the
riders and in cases where the boats
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05
An Ancient Scorpion.

In the Silurian rocks Of Scotland.
which were laid down as calcareous
muds when our earth was in it's in
fancy, have been found many inter-
esting fossil remains. In this huge
cemetery of millions Of years ago,
among the many reminders Of former
life. is found the earliest remains Of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05
% oh foot Int will lift the animal bodi.

each foot, but will lift the animal bodl-
ly from the floor and keep him sus-
pended while the labor is going on. 1t
is also probable that after a few ap'
plications Of the machine to fractiouS
horse he could be induced to stand
quietly while being shod without the
use of the appliances.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

The number Of deaf mutes In the
United States is over Ill 200; the num-
ber Of totally blind is 8S,924.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

The guava tree bears fruit ms'e
months in the year than any other
semitropical fruit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05
Big Coal Fields.

There are 5400 square miles of coal
fields in Great Britain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

Half the battle is lost when you ad'
NIT your own weakness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
The "Depemdable Store" Q22=24=26=28 9TH & zoo St.

possession Of the wharf structures and
other improvements connected Herewith,
to surrender possession thereof to the Com
misstoners Of the District of Columbia and
to the chief of engineers OF the United
States respectively
The defendants are called upon specifi-
cally and particularly to answer the follow
ing Undergraduates
What are the extent and character Of
the wharf structures and other improve
ments in CONNECTION Herewith for which
you claim compensation under said acts Of
Congress?
State the metes and bounds and locality
thereof, and the materials of which COM
posed.
Did you construct or erect said struc-
lures or improvements or any part thereof
and II so, when?
IF you did not construct said improve
ments, who did, and when, if You know?
IF you constr .,,en "a part only: state
the residue and when, If you know
III you did not construct the whole Of
the said improvements. from whom did you
for what cons1deration?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
COURT PASSES ORDER,
Leave to File Supplemental Bill In
Potomac Flats Case

Potomac Flats Case.
formal order was today signed by the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia,
sitting In general term, granting the United
States leave to file a petition in a supple
mental proceeding in the Potomac flats
case. The defendants and all other persons
claiming to have any right, title, interest or
claim to compensation for the value Of
wharf structures or other improvements
connected Herewith upon the Washington
shore of the Potomac river on the river
side of Water street and south and west
thereof, are cited to answer the petition
and file their claims for such values. If any
they have, on or before the LIST of next
July. Any person or corporation failing,
after proper notice to appear and file claim
before the date mentioned, 1t Is stipulated
shall be forever barred from setting up or
maintaining any right, title, interest or
claim for such values.
AS is now generally known, the govern
ment asked that the court shall proceed to
ascertain. declare, adjudge and award in
the manner provided In the acts of Con-
gress of August s, 1886, and March 2 1901,
what amounts, II any, the defendants and
all other persons and corporations whomso-
ever who may assert any such claim. are
entitled for wharf structure or other i'm
provements in connection Herewith claimed
by them within the limits of the Improve
ments of the Potomac river or it's fats"
or upon tne ADJOINING land or the United
States, and to whom the values, II any, so
determined are justly payable.
1t is asked that the court will also ascer-
tain. declare, adjudge and award what
sums. II any, the government is entitled to
as against the persons and corporations, re-
spectiveiy, in possession of the whar struc-
lures, or who claim any interest therein,
for rent or use and occupation thereof, and
that the same may be set off against the
sums. If any. found due to such defendants,
respectively.
The court was further requested to re-
quire the persons and corporations now in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
REACH A CONCLUSION
STREET CAR MEN AND COMPANY
ADJUST DIFFICULTY.
Men to Buy Uniforms Where They
Please Goods to BE OF
Prescribed Quality.

According to j. E McCracken. president
of the local union of Amalgamated Street
Car Employees, the difficulty between the
men and officials of the Washington Trac-
ton and Electric Company over uniforms
has reached a sudden and very satisfac-
tory solution 4 conference was held to-
day between President McDermott Vice
President Harres and General Manager
Fuller and a committee of five of the en-
ployes of the road. headed by Mr.. Nc
Cracker. The appointment of the commit
tee was the tangible result Of the meeting
of the men held last night at 60 c street
northwest.
After the conference today Mr.. Nc
Cracker said: Speaking for the men.
wish to say first that our reception by the
officers was surprise to us. We did not
expect to be able to see them. But we
were received by them all. and given
most cordial reception The committee did
not represent the union, but the men went
simply as employees. We requested that We
be allowed to buy our uniforms where we
could get them the cheapest To this Mr..
McDermott readily agreed. provided we
should duplicate the quality of the suits
furnished under the s14 contract
figures on. This sample we think Is some
what better than the uniforms the men
have been getting. but go far we have got
bid which will give them to us at one
~
still better
The committee will report to the officers
Of the road as soon as tt has finished the
investigation of prices. 1t is believed by
the company that it will be impossible to
duplicate the quality of the uniform pre-
scribed for less than the contract price.
Meeting Last Night.
The meeting last night was attended by
about $50 conductors and motormen A res
olution was adopted declaring that any &C.
ton taken by the executive committee on
the uniform question would be sustained by
the men.
The resolution read: "All street railway
men are notified that the union intends to
secure ST. uniforms and no emplOye, union
or non-union, who has his own interests
and those of his fellows at heart will pur-
chase uniforms from the New York Cloth
ing House until further notice from the
union"
Several speeches were made by local la
Dor leaders emphasizing the Importance of
organizing,
1t was stated today by officers OF the
union that twenty-five new members Joined
last night and several applications for mem
bership were filed.
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constituted as follows: President. Mrs; A
v HANNA: secretary. Mrs. j. A. suther-
land; treasurer. Mrs. L. M. kuhns; first
vice president. Mrs. s. Domer; second vice
president, Mrs. w. f. Parson; third vice
president, Mrs P. 7. Dodge; fourth vice
president, Mrs. J. G. Butler, and Miss
Bertha Appold. Mrs. W. H. Bayly, Mrs
Robert Bowdler Mrs. A. F. Fox. Mrs. w.
H. Gotwald, Mrs A. Homrighaus. Mrs. A.
s. johnson. Mrs. E. Leonhardt. Mrs. Mar
garet McComb. Mrs. B. c. McQuay, Mrs
John c. Parker, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rouzer Mrs.
I. c.. Slater, Mrs. w. +. Slater, Mrs. Geo.
H. Slaybaugh. Mrs ]. H. Turner. Mrs G.
Woodwork and Mrs. Mary c. Foster,
matron. The names of Mrs. F. w. Moot
and Mrs Philip Deip were yesterday added
to the above list.
The ladies' board will report to the gen.
eral synod that there have been furnished
recently two memorial rooms In the nome.
There are still two vacant rooms in the
building, and the board Will be glad to ma
friends to furnish these. The grounds
surrounding the institution have been much
improved and beautided. On July 20 1900.
the Young Peoples League or TINS city
raised a flag pole and handsome nag,
with appropriate ceremonies, on the lawn
in front of the home.
The board has during this year lost by
death a valued member. Mrs. l.. NJ Taylor,
daughter of the late Mrs. Ctermehle, who
gave the land on which the home is built.
Services have been held regularly i'm the
parlOr of the home Sunday afternoons, con-
Quoted in turn by the young people under
the direction Of the pastors Of the Church
of the Reformation. St. Paurs, Keller Me-
mortal, West Washington, st. Marks and
Concordia.
One OF the inmates OF the home, admit
ted since the last meeting Of the general
synod having no family, left his property
to the home, consisting Of two houses and
three lots In Norristown, Pa. Another
legacy Is now in process Of settlement in
the courts in the District Of Columbia. If
this Is realized, IL will appear that the
gifts to the home in one year will equal.
II not exceed. the amount of the apportion-
ment paid into the treasury In one year.
Many donations were made to the home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED.
Anniversary of FOunders' Day CeIe-
brated ut Winthrop Heights.


Yesterday was observed as Founders
day at the National Lutheran Home for
the Aged This institution Is located in
the suburbs Of the city. by the generous
donation of Mrs. Sarah Utermehle, who
gave a beautiful tract of twenty-seven
acres of ground in the vicinity of Langdon.
The Lutheran Church at large is taking
great interest in this charity, contributing
literally of the necessary funds to main
tain the home.
The general synod, which meets this
month in the city Of Des Moines. will re-
eeive reports from the different officers.
and it will appear that all the debts have
been paid and that Their, is a handsome bal
snce in the treasury. Mr.. A. F. Fox.
president of the Columbia National Bank,
Is the treasurer and has taken a deep in
terest in the home from its inception. The
other local members Of the board are as
follows: President, Rev. w. e. Parson, D.
D.; secretary. Mr.. Isaac C. Slater: Samuel
Domer. d. D.; M. w. HANNA. D. D.:
George Ryneal. jr,, w. H. F'inckeI. G. G.
Burnett. John c. Parker, b. G. McQuay.
The exercises yesterday were under the
direction Of the board Of lady managers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
Cancellation of Duplicate Tax Sale.

CancellatfOn Of Duplicate Tax Sale.
The attorney for the District, Mr.. A b.
DuvaIl, has rendered to the Commissioners
an opinion in the matter OF the cancella-
ton of duplicate tax sale certificate and
return OF a bond TO Henry U. Rheem.
owner OF sublot 5s In square ga. between
c and D streets and Delaware avenue and
LIST street northeast. The occasion for is
suing the duplicate was the supposed loss
OF the original certificate. Upon affidavit
by Mr.. Rheen Of the loss OF the original
certificate, and the publication OF his In
tention to apply for duplicate tax sale
certificate, and upon his giving bond as
provided by law, the duplicate was issued
to him. He now states that he has found
the original and desires the cancellation OF
the original certificate and the return Of
the bond given by him. Mr.. Duvan states
that he sees no legal objection to granting
the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
Dress Findings.

yesterday. the amount realized reaching
into the hundreds The board held meet
ing on the grounds yesterday, and took
important steps looking to the betterment
of the property, completing the reports for
the general synod, q forecast of which is
here given
1t was perfect day for a suburban picnic,
and hundreds went out during the day to
enjoy the restfuIness Of the quiet spot set
amid the perfect green OF the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
ASCENSION DAY.
A Christian Festival That In Being
Appropriately Observed.

Ascension day, one Of the great religious
festivals Of the Episcopal and the Roman
Catholic churches. and also recognized by
some other creeds and the Masonic bodies
as an occasion for special ceremony, is be-
ing observed today with appropriate serv-
ices It Is the fortieth day after Easter,
and Is intended to commemorate the ascen-
sion Of the Lord Jesus Christ into heaven
1t is one of the six days occurring in the
year for which the Church Of England ap-
points special psalms. and the same church
also particularly recommends 1t as a fitting
day for the receiving of holy communion
It has been observed from the earliest
days of the Christian church. St. Angus
tine believes 1t was instituted either by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16

apostles themselves or the primitive bish-
ops who succeeded them
The chief feature of the celebration of the
Episcopal diocese OF Washington today will
pc the services at the Cathedral of Saints
feter ana Paui IN connection with the I'M
yelling of the ancient bishops chair known
as the Glastonbury cathedral Special
masses were celebrated In the Catholic
churches, in which it was a holiday of obi :.
cation.
The various Communicates of Knights
Tenn lar of the District will assemble at
Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets, tonight
and proceed to the Metropolitan Church.
corner OF John Marshall formerly Al
street, and c streets northwest, and listen
to sermon to be delivered by Rev Frank
II. Bristol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
Charxed With Theft.

George Ffllah. Syrian, was today
charged In the Police Court with the lar
ceny of g. diamond ring, valued at SIS,
from Thomas I. Long. April n 1899. and he
was held for the action OF the grand Jury
by Judge Scott. Since the alleged theft
Mr.. Long died and the complaint was
brought by Mrs. Lena Long. as admins
tratrix OF the estate. The evidence showed
that after Mr.. Long lost the ring II was
found by the accused 1t u alleged that
the latter kept h for some time and then
sold II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16
Shoes and OXfOrds.

A lot Of Women's and Children's Colored and
Black slippers, broken lots OF satin, patent
leather and kidskin; not all sizes, N7r
but to close them out Friday. ....-.. u % Ss
1888 pairs Of Women's ODfords, all patent
feathers and black and tan kidskin: heavy and
Light soles; all style heels; value, 81 mQo
and Sl.o0. Special Friday. >Oe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-16

i wan just now em
o hn h t pleas y
o pa a o
0 a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19

distant ore lands is strongly
suggestive that they believe the
Minnesota ranges have been
pretty thoroughly explored. \
said an iron ore man yesterday.
"Tha- is, it would seem as IL
they had concluded that all of
the available UNEMPLOYED land
likely to contain iron was now
beyond the reach Of the explorer
and preliminary developer.
Capt. Roberts is a born iron ore
pioneer. He has made much
money in Minnesota and | have
no doubt he will do we'll in his
Pacific coast ventures. Hib
bing News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19
The Bird.

Captain w. A. Dunn has been
selected by the county supervis-
ors to go to Crystal Falls to look
over the Bird mine and to report
on its standing at the next meet.
ing Of the board. For some
time past the supervisors have
been somewhat skeptical as 10
the value OF the mine, the re-
ports from which have been
varying. AS they do not now
know just what Importance the
property is to the county IL was
proposed yesterday that Captain
Dunn be sent TO the mine, which
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19

some time past but Il is only re-
Gently that General Manager
Wallace made up his mind to
consolidate the general Offices
which have been maintained
here and at Cleveland. For sew
eral years past the books for all
of the mines were kept at the
Crystal Falls Office but some
months ago the Crystal Falls
department was relieved of the
Mesabi work. The next change
will take all of the books to
Duluth and Otter Either will go
with them A purchasing agent
for all Of the mines has been en-
gagged and in the future all sup
plies will come through the
Duluth office
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19

lis located near Crystal Falls on
lands belonging TO this county.
The board has chosen an excel
lent Judge, as the captain has
worlds of experience in both
iron and copper mines and
knows the worth of one when he
sees it.
The secretary of the Bird
Mining company visited Hough-
ton not long ago and told a tale
Of woe to the supervisors. He
stated that the company was I'M
able to secure a sufficient mum
Der OF men to work the mine and
was obliged 10 discontinue oper.
atoms until spring Ia the
meantime. however, according
to the terms Of the lease. the
company would have to pay this
county at least the minimum
royalty prescribed. The secre.
tary wanted the supervisors to
do away with the royalty clause
for the time being until the mine
is producing again.
No action other than the send.
ing Of Captain Dunn TO the prop
erty has been taken as yet, but
it is likely something Of a
definite nature will be done after
the captain returns and reports.
Copper Country Cor Mining
Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19
The FoxdaIe.

This mine is being operated
by the Bird IRON company of
this city The work 1T present
BIS confined to STOPPING tue ore
that WIS opened ar when line
company took the property and
an output of about SO tons per
day S being made aud shipped
10 the dock al Wells. The com
pany is spending q great deal Of
money repairing the houses on
the location These buildings
have stood vacant for years and
ii necessitated much repair work
70 Get them habitable. M j..
Phillips, the Chicago contractor,
had the job Of repairing the build.
ings and that work has been
completed 50 that more men can
be taken care Of on the location.
a new steam plant Of two 80 h.
p. boilers has been put in place
and the finishing touches are
just being put on the work OF
placing a l0.drill Sullivan com
pressor "A new engine house
30X60 will be built To house all
OF the machinery aud as soon as
an this surface work is com
pleted, which will not be for a
month yet, work will be com.
menced sinking the shaft
another lift. The ore from this
property is good and it simply
remains for the operators TO
prove up the extent Of it.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19
The Columbia.

Matters are drifting along In
the even tenor OF their way at
this property. The new level
has been thoroughly opened and
a fair hoist is being made each
day Of ore from the openings.
Exploratory work has been
started to some degree and il is
reported that one Of the drifts is
looking very promising The
work Of getting the surface ia
shape has been finished and it
can be said without prejudice 70
anyone that tile Columbia mine
surface was never in such shape
as iti. at the present time. It
has taken a lot OF money 10 put
it there but will undoubtedly re
pay the outlay in the end
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19
Mining Notes.

The Iron Mountain Press says
that much OF the stuff published
about the West Ludington mine
is rot. It's true that conditions
there are very favorable,
The Menominee Herald says
that the Wisconsin 4 Michigan
railroad is going after the one
business.
The Florence mine has re
dpced bs force considerably
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-10-19
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

'One night my brothers baby was
taken with Group, writes Mrs j. g.
Snider, 81 Crittenden, KY, 'it seemed it
would strange before we could get a
doctor, 80 we gave it d.. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quick relief and
permanently cured t. We always keep
il in the house 10 protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me Of a chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieve -
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