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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

Boat-sDrasua most powerful In Western va
tiers.
Qwner-MononEahelA Coal and Coke Company.
otherwise the Cosi Trust.
Master TO B-Csptsin Ysazey. now command
ing the Jos. 7. Williams. the next biggest tow
boat.
Type-Lw-pressure. all steel. noa-tnaammahle
IN all lower works; 8 feet draft. S5 feet long, g.
feet wide over al: wheel 20 by 70 feet: 6 niger
engines; rouSters viii have luxurious cabin. pOr-
celsin baths and electric lights
Builder-Iowa Iron Works: william Kiarcss.
late OF Glasgow superintendent. Inspector for
the trust and 10 be chief engineer. William II.
Bryan Of PittsburE.
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
TIL big Ccal Trust towboat, SpragUe, now
fitting out at the Levee above the Dads
bridge. is an object lesson Of great intsre5.
to ST. LouisaEs Of a practical or an inVen>
tive turn. Many persons ere day by day
lining the great s~tone-paved slope, which
was in earlier times the towns chief glory,
to look upon what may be seen from the
shore Of this mammoth and peculiarly up
to-date vessel. The number. indeed. who
would inspect the SP-ague at close range IS
SO great that the men in charge have had
TO deny the public admission TO her deck
altogether, except by special request.
As a mere spectacle. the Sprasue IS worth
q trip 10 the Levee to see. but the vessel
carries q much deeper interest TO those
who take into account the conditions Of st.
Louis as a L3nufacturing center. 1t Is
Something that gives thinking men some
thing more to study about.
This splendid example Of marine con-
stTUCtiUu comes from a little city 80 miles
Up the river, less than one-tenth the size
q ST. Louis. With the exception of the
wheel shaft. every stroke OF work on the
Spiague vas done at Dubuque, from the
Lick stem plates that viii split the water,
when she gets going. to the busLles carry
ing the four balanced steel rudaers. which,
Ike many another silent and unseen power
that controls great destiny, will govern the
ssris future course. As an Illustration
OF what may be done by enterprise. well
directed, the SpraEue is monumental. Il
Is The third and greatest undertaking OF
tEe iowa Iron Works, in the way OF ship
building. Inc United States torpedo-boat
destroyer Ericsson, and the revenue cutter
Window were the earlier prOducts-both
successful vessels OF THAR class.
The S~praEue's machinery Is her most I'M
poTJaut feature OF interest. II il. in fact,
d revelation TO even the visitor. who is ex-
pcsgescea in such things. The engines are
the largest ever put upon n Western river
bJat. with the possible exception OF thosa
oI he b-E l6vy-pressIre passenger steamer
Thompson Dean. installed at Cincinnati
s1Iae thirty years ago. They are % the
tandem compound type. twelve feet stroke,
with 2s-inCh piston head IN the high-pres-
sure cy laer. and a bore OF sixty-three
inches fo- the luw-prcssuTe one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
GUARDIAN APPOINTED.
Court Takes Action Upon the Petition
of Miss Van Wick. ..-

1t was announced at the city hall yester-
DAY that Henry J. Roberts had been APP
pointed the legal guardian of Miss Theo-
dora Van Wyck. the young lady who. It is
stated. after reaching the altar declined to
proceed in the ceremony which would have
united her in marriage with Mr. Frank
Mitchell. The appointment OF the guardian
was made by Chief Justice Bingham about
the time of the contemplated wedding, two
weeks ago.
Miss Van Wyck made applicatio TO the
court 10 have Mr.. Roberts appointed as her
guardian through her nearest friend Grace
B. Mott. in her petition she stated that
she was nineteen years Of age and the
heir to the estate Of the late Charles II.
Van Wyck of Otoe county. Neb., and
the late Mrs. Kate Van Wyck of the Dis
trict of Columbia. A house at 1890 Massa-
chuSetts avenue and much other property,
ii is said, will go to Miss Van Wyck when
she is twenty-one. In the meantime the
estate viii be in charge Of her guardian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
BACK FROM MANILA.
Two Companies of Marines Pass an
Hour in Washington,

About $50 stalwart alert young men in
khaki uniforms disembarked at the 9Th
street station this morning from a through
western train and captured the station
restaurant. In half minute or less they
had taken possession of all the tables.
From about 1870 o'clock onward they were
in complete control, but within an hour or
so they re-emharked On a train for New
York and left the station to the dominion
Of the civil authorities.
The visitors comprised Companies D and
E of the first regiment of marines and were
en- route to the Brooklyn navy ward after
having seen over three years service in
the far orient. Their officers were singular
ly all captains-Capt. p. NJ. Bannon, a
Marylander, being in charge, and assisted
by Capt. II. o. Bissett of Kentucky; Capt
c. S. Hill, New Hampshire man; Capt
q. {. Reed of Ohio and Capt II. /. Bearss
Of Indiana. Most of the enlisted men have
completed their term of enlistment, five
years, and will be discharged from the
Brooklyn station. The others will be
grouped into small etachments and either
assigned to battle ships given shore duty
They sailed from Manila May 16 and ar
rived In at San Francisco June 10. After
delaying there nearly a month they took
train for the east July II.
Nearly every member of the command has
seen the most active and trying servise
open to American soldiers in Asia. Under
command of Capt. Reed they took part in
the engagements before the city of Tien
Tsin, along the river Pei Ho and at the
gates to the city of Pekin and helped in
the relief of the legations imprisoned in
the last named city. At the close of that
campaign the men were sent to the Philip
pines, where most of them saw service with
Capt. Bearss in Samar.
When asked if they were glad to get back
to Gods country" a few of them answered
You can bet your last cent we are or
words to that effect but most of them Just
srlnned from ear to ear and looked about
at their 1eiiow countrymen in the station
with eyes that shone like crystal. They
were a soldierly and busness-like COM
mand, but 1t will be a long time before
washington again sees two companies of
regulars SO manifesly happy and in SO gen.
eral a good humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
ON OTHER GROUNDS.
Mrs. McNab Will Seek Divorce Because
of Being Under Age.

1t is said that Mrs. Henry ]. McNab, the
colored woman whose husband has just
been placed in the District jail charged with
an attempt on her life, will abandon the
proceedings for divorce she has instituted
and will seek to have her marriage declared
void on the ground that she was not of age
when the ceremony was performed and that
she consented to the marriage under force.
Mrs. McNab's maiden name is given as
Edna Morris, and she says she was mar
ried in 1900 when she was but fifteen years
old. 1t is claimed that her mother did not
approve of McNab and refused to allow
him to call at the house. One night, she
says. she met McNab at an ice cream par
lor, and when the couple left the establish
ment he drew a pistol and. compelled her
to go with him to a ministers. where the
ceremony was performed at midnight.
Mrs. McNab says she left her husband
later and some time afterward he attempt
ed to kill her by slashing her throat with a
razor. He escaped from the city and was
captured in New York, and few days ago
was arrested in that city and brought back
to Washington.
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LAUREL NEWS.
Mr.. D. M. Fisher Nominated for Posi-
ton Of Fire Department Chief.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
LAUREL, Nd, July %, 1902
At a convention of delegates elected at a
recent meeting by the three volunteer fire
companies of Laurel, held last evening at
the town hall for the purpose of nominating
a fire department chief, subject to action
by the mayor and town council Mr.. D. NJ
Fisher received the majority vote of those
present, and was declared to be chosen for
the position The delegates present were
Messrs Jas. A. Scaggs and Charles Lilley.
representing the first ward; George L. Ar
rington Of the second ward and Don G
Fithian and Mr. Thawley. The first ward
voted for Mr.. Jas. Federline, while the re-
manning delegates cast their ballots for Mr.
Fisher.
Mr. Fisher, the successful candidate ;s
one of the most popular citizens of Laurel
He has had considerable experience as a
volunteer fireman. having been member
for some years Of the volunteer department
of Frederick, Md.
The installation of officers of Lodge No
TO- knights of Pythias, elected recently bv
that body, which was to have taken place
last evening, was postponed by reason of
the unavoidable absence of Grand Chancol
lor o. Parker Baker of Baltimore who met
with an accident while on his way to Lau-
rel Mr. Baker was to have installed the
officers of the local lodge and was a1sn
down to make the opening address
Past Grand Chancellor DIN Bryan of M
100 made the opening address to the gath.
erng and was warmly applauded Samuel
H. Tattersall, grand prelate; Frederick
Rheinheimer, p. c., Of No. 10. and Mics
Nettie StocksIager Of Piedmont, W. Va
were among the visitors An address in the
interests of Pythian literature was deliv-
cred by Miss Stockslager
The officers of the local lodge Will be in
stalled next Monday night by Deputy Grand
Chancellor VIM. H. Dorsey of the local or
ganization The officers are as follows. 7
Howard Mullican, c. G.: j. w. Gaynes, v.
c.; VIM. Fulton p; John H. Murphy, M.
of w; John Kruhm, M. at A; De w bon.
ALLISON, M. of E.; w. H. Dorsey, M. of F.:
VIM. Crime. K. r. and s.: Theodore sakers
l. S.; J. w. Farrall o. S.
Miss Addie Louise Flester, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs c. Fred. Flester of this town
and Mr.. w. r. Woodbridge of Washinpto
were married quietly at the residence of
Rev. T. A. tombstone. pastor of st. Phiiins
Protestant Episcopal Church of Laurel. last
evening Mr. and Mrs. Woodbridge left al
late hour for Washington, where thew
will make their future home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
ROCKVILLE NEWS.
Democrats Select Date for Primaries
General and Personal.


ROCKVILLE, Md, July 81, 1869.
The democratic state central and county
committees for Montgomery county met
here today and decided upon Saturday.
August %. as the date for the party prI-
maries. Three persons in each election dis
trict were named to act as judges There is
said TO be little doubt that the county will
declare in favor of Mr. Bowie F. Waters
for the congressional nomination, and that
he will be allowed to name the delegates
to represent the county at the congression-
al convention which meets at Cumberland
September 4.
The Rockville town council Is considering
a proposition for the pumping of the towns
water supply by contract. A Washington
contractor has offered to pump the water
at 10 cents a thousand gallons and it is
said to be probable that the council will
award him thrce-year contract at that
figure.
George Tillman and George Gross. young
morning before Justice of the Peace Brewer
weapons. Tillman was required to furnish
security in the sum of Sl,D for his appear
ance at the November term of court to
answer the charge and the case against
Gross was dismissed.
Mr. Stephen b. Lyddane. recently APP
pointed tax collector for the fifth collec-
ton district has resigned his position as
clerk in the office OF the register of wills
this place.
Rev Howard G. England of Eniontown.
KY. is visiting his parents MIR. and Mrs.
John G. England, at this place He is ac-
companied by his wife and little child.
A marriage license has been issued here to
Mr.. Darius NJ Harmon and Miss Virginia
Z. Powell. both of Bethesda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
TOOK FATAL DOSE OF POISON.
Mrs. Minnie Myers Startling An
nouncenlent to Her Neighbors.

Standing at the front door Of her homo.
No. APO NJ street southeast, about $50
O'Clock last night Mrs Minnie Myers an
nounced to her neighbors that she had
taken poison. She held an empty bottle and
a glass in her hands, and the label on the
bottle indicated that it had contained car
bolic acid. The woman had taken about
six ounces of the strong solution. A few
minutes after she informed her neighbors
Of what she had done she was a corpse
Death occurred while the woman was being
conveyed to Providence Hospital in the
fifth precinct patrol wagon. When the doc
tors at the hospital pronounced life extinct
the WomanS body was taken to the morgue.
Mrs. Myers was thirty-five years old, and
her maiden name was Thompson. She was
born in South Carolina. where her relatives
reside. Less than one year ago she became
the wife of Charles Myers, who is en-
ptoyed in the navy yard. 1t is stated that
she had been unhappy since her marriage
and had talked several times of ending her
life Friends VINO had heard her threaten to
end her life pad hut little attention to her
statements as they had no idea that she
would put her threats into execution.
Yesterday and during the early hours of
the night the young woman was alone in
her house. Neighbors knew nothing of her
movements until she appeared at the door
and startled them with the statement: 81
have taken poison" 1t IS believed she gave
them this information for the reason that
she did not want to be alone when death
claimed her
Several Of her neighbors entered the
house and antidotes were admin stored but
without effect for the acid had already
done its deadly work. Policeman Raedy
was called to the house and no time was
lost in getting the patrol wagon.
A few minutes after the woman had been
taken away her husband returned home and
was horriiied when informed of the rash
act Coroner Nev'tt investigated the case
and gave the necessary death certificate
Today the body of the woman was taken in
charge by her husband for burial Rela-
tives of the woman in South Carolina will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
MEDICAL INSPECTION.
Physicians Volunteer Services in the
Public Schools.

The District Commissioners today receiv-
ed a communication from a large number
of Washington physicians, including many
prominent practitioners, rendering their
services to the District free of charge for
the purpose of inaugurating medical in
spection in the schools. A strong effort
was made during the last session of Con-
gress to have such a system annexed to
the schools, but the proposed legislation
failed.
AS much as the Commissioners appreciate
the offer of the physicians, they are unable
to accept their services, it having been
provided in deficiency act passed by Con-
gress for the year 1898 that Hereafter the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
shall not accept volunteer service for the
government of the District of Columbia
or employ personal services in excess of
that authorized by law except in cases of
sudden emergency. involving the loss of
human life or the destruction of property.
Commissioner Mcfarland said today that
he regretted very much not being able to
accept the tender of services by the doc
tors whose public-spirtedness had made it
self so manifest in their letter. The doctors
said:
I'm view of the fact that the bill provid-
Ing for the medical inspection of schools
failed to pass Congress, and realizing the
necessity for such inspection in order to
prevent the spread of contagious diseases
In the public schools and thence
through the community, as shown by the
HedItn reports OF BOSTON, new 1Ork. Cnl-
cagO and Philadelphia; and believing that
the system should be inaugurated at the
beginning Of the next school term in order
that its benefits may be realized without
delay, we, the undersigned practicing ply
sicians of the District. respectfully offer
our services without remuneration for the
coming school year; and we are willing to
undergo an examination by a board, and
serve under instructions of the health Off
GER and according to rules formulated by
him and approved by the board of educa-
ton and yourselves"
The letter was signed by the following:
Drs. R. S. Lamb. William D. tombstone,
Elliott c. Prentiss, D. w. Prentiss, E. G.
Stebert, James Stuart, A. Francis Foye,
John r. Francis, Samuel H. Greene, jr !;
Thomas Bowling, Frank E. Gibson, ]. b.
Nichols, J. Lewis Riggles, William c.
Gwynn, NJ o. Dumas, Thomas S. D. Gras-
ty, Wallace Johnston, George B. Hernicke,
A. Barnes Hooe, Benjamin T. Gibbs, Sam
uel G. Watkins, Theodore Y. Hull Julia
r. Hall, Martha Clark Burritt E. Mad
dren, Robert W. Brown, Mary Parsons, r.
A. Pyles. G. r. Lee Cole, L. S. Savage. j.
W. Chappell. Edgar P. Copeland, F. A.
Swartwout, John w. Mitchell, Howard
Fisher, N. D. Graham, c. S. Keyser, Edwin
S. Lothrop, Edward F. Pickford, ]. R.
Wilder, E. D. Perkins. J. Ramsburgh. Jesse
stroup, N: P. Barnes, H. T. A. Lemon,
John T. Cole, A W. Boswell, John A.
O'Donoughue, Albert Ridgeley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE ACCTIONEER.
AID mn inis tratriX sale of
Two=Story and Attic
Frame Dwelling, No. 467
N Street NV, also 2
Frame Houses and Brick
Stable inn rear,

BY virtue of decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia, holding Special Term
for Orphans Court business. in the matter Of the
estate Of A f. l. Reese, deceased known Ad-
minstra ton Cause No. 1O7s3, the undersigned ad-
minstratrix, will SELL by public auction, in front
Of the premises, SATURDAY, THE SECOND
DAY OF AUGUST. AID 1902, AT HALF PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
real estate, situate in the city Of Washington,
District Of Columbia, to witt The SO feet I
inches front street by the full depth Of orig
inal lot numbered 8, in square numbered 512; the
east 20 feet front on street by the full depth Of
SO feet Of original lot numbered 10, in said square
and all of lot numbered 80 and the west II feet 6
inches in front 3o-foot alley by depth Of lot
numbered SO, said lots numbered 81 and 33 being
In subdivision Of lots In said square numbered
5l2, made by a E. L. Reese, as per plat tbereo:
recorded in thefsurveyor's Office of the District Of
Columbia in Book G. H. b., page 16s, together
with all the improvements, rights, &c.
Terms: Cash. a deposit OF $500 will be re-
quired at the time of sale. II the terms of sale
not complied with in Is days from the day of
sale. the ADMINISTRATIVE the right
the property at the risk and of the defaultn.
purchaser. after five days advertisement of such
resale in some newspaper published in Washington,
ID. c. All conveyancng, &c. at purchasers cost
jy22-d&ds ELLA 5. KEESE, Administrative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
America Leads.

From the London Chronicle.
At the beginning Of the South African
trouble We were unprepared for war; at the
end of 1t we seem to be unprepared Tor
peace. From the commercial point of vie W.
at least, il appears that America is ahead
of Us, and having foreseen that among the
first necessities of a war-worn country
will be building materials, has reprcseE-
tative on the spot who is rak.nS in orders
for his firm Two and a half years ago
there were-mcn who took plows with tiem
as personal luggage in the hope OF End
ing a speedy use for them. But those iEen
were few, and those plows have In The
meanwhile probably rusted away. At the
present juncture the man with pick ard
shovel IL called for, since the working NJ
the mines will supply the specdiost ard
richest return for the losses OF the war.
Hitherto the mining labor has been Eor-
formed by natives. whose service WAS but
q modified kind of slavery. Bu, the ria
tive has no love for work. and no desire to
''gct on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23
FUTURE DAYS.
c. G. SLOAN & Co, AUCrIoNEERs 14o7 G ST.
TRIS TEES' SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY,
BEING \ TWo-STORY AND CELLAR BRICK
DWELIING. No. So QUINCY STREET
NORTHEAST

TRl STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY,
BEING \ TWo-STORY AND CELLAR BRICK
DWELLING: NO. So QUINCY STREET
NORTHEAST.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust. da ed Janu-
airy l1th. 1902, and duly recorded in Libnr No.
26l5. at folio 343 ct seq. of the land records
for the District of Columbia and the request of
the parties secured thereby will sell public
auction in front of the premises, MONDAY.
THE Fol RiH DAY OF AUGUST. 1902 AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land and
premises. situate in the county of Washington in
the District Of Columbia, and designated as and
being sUhlot numbered eighty tSib. in the
American Security and Trust Companys subdivi-
ton. per plat recorded in Libar County No O.
folio 1913. of the records of the office of the sur
yeyor of the District of Columbia, being two
story and cellar six-room brick dwelling with tile
bath, concrete cellar and heated by steam, No. SO
quincy ST. ne Sold subject TO u first deed of
tr5Ist of 5000 al 81. maturing February Goth
1873 See iiber 2i56, folio 436 seq of the land
records of the District of Columbia
Terms: One-haf cash. over and above said first
interest at so per annIm, payable semi -annuaIly
and secured by a deed of trust on the property or
all cash over and above said first deed of trust at
the option of the purchaser. deposit OF S1oO will
De required at time of sale All conveyancfny re-
corning hotarial fees, revenue stamps &c. at
cost or purchaser If terms of sale are not COM
piled with within fifteen days from the day of sale
the trustees reserve The right readvertise and
resell the property, at the risk cost Of the de-
some Washington newspaper
HERMAN f. GASCH
jy23-d&tis Trnstees
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c. G SLOAN & co. AUCTIONEERs 1407 c 81
TRUSTEES SALE OF VNITABTE MP OWED
RIAL ESTATE. BEING PREMISES NJ. 1880

TRI STEES SALE OF VALUABLE MP OWED
KE4l. ESTATE BEING PREMISES No. 1880
NINTH STREET \OETHW EST.
BY virtue Of certain deed of t.GSt. dated the
2ith day OF October. 1898 ard duly recorded in
Liner No. 2345. at folio 145 ct s,q one Of the
land rerUrJs7ef the District # Columbia. and at
the request Of tn party secured thereby. we will
sell ~ public anctlon in front Of the premises
THURSDAY. THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF
gtIH, 1907. AT HAIF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
IN the following described land and premises
situate in the city Of Washington District of Co
lumtta. known and distinguished as and being lot
numbered two hundred and thrty-eight (23sl in
l. r. Schneiners subdivision OF lots in square
numbered three hundred and sixty-two as per plat
recorded in the office OF the surveyor for the Dis
trict OF Columbia, in Lbar seventeen 40. at folio
siNty-riSht t6st Subject to the right Of way over
the west three 81 feet of said lot. improved by
three-StoTy and basement brick dwelling No 1880
9th ST NV.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in one and two
years. with interest at five t5l per cent per aunnn
payable semi annualiy and secured by deed OF
trust on the property sold, all cash. the option
OF the purchaser. deposit Of 500 will required
at time of sale and terms TO be complied with in
hfteen DAYS from day Of sale. otherwise the trus-
tees reserve the right to resell property at the
risk and cost OF the defaulting purchaser after
due notice published in Washington news
paper AL conveHUncinE. recording, nUtarisl fees
etc. at cost Of the purchaser
FliEDK c. GIESEhING 621 f St NV
Jesse H. WILSON, 81 Az ST. NV.
tylalUt T-ustees