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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
TWAS A BEAUTIFUL COOLER.
A Recent Sensation in the Office .
Chief Clerk Dawson.

Any suggestion leading to the mention Of
the words water cooler causes twitter
Of amusement to run through the Office OF
the chief clerk of the Interior Department
and all the clerks in the adjacent rooms.
The chief clerk Of the department, Mr..
Dawson. does not wholly appreciate the
humor Of the situation, although he has
not so far disciplined any of his subordi-
mates who have been making merry over
the loss Of beautiful water cooler which
stood Just outside the door of the room
occupied by the private secretary to Secre-
tary Hitchcock.
new kind of water cooler, the structural
principle of which allows for two glass
cylinders. one to fit inside the other, the
outer cylinder to contain water and the
inner cylinder ice. The cooler was a beau
tiful specimen of the artisans handicraft
1t so transparent and looked so cool
and inviting that persons viewing 1t were
made thirsty simply by sight of 1t.
Mr.. Dawson was very proud of the water
cooler and took the trouble to show It and
explain its fine points. He explained that
the manner in which water is obtained was
entirely new The spigot attached to the
base of the cooler looked like an ordinary
spigot. but 1t wasn't. Instead OF turning
a little handle it was necessary to press a
button on the end Of the spigot. The cooler
was thing Of beauty and joy three days
and traction, when one or the SaengerfeSt
visitors from Baltimore came through the
department with party of ladies. and see
ing the cooler Immediately acquired a
thirst. Why such thing as a water cooler
could create a thirst in the bosom of
saengerfester from Baltimore no one about
the department Is willing to say; however,
1t did induce such a sensation and the
saengerfester Immediately proceeded to get
a drink. He was not acquainted with the
modern style of spigot, however. His ex-
perience with spigots had been that they
should be pressed down to obtain the liquid
refreshment desired. To his surprise the
water did not flow, and doubtless thinking
that more pressure should be exerted he
took both hands to the task. He weighed
about 200 pounds and his weight on the
spigot Of this artistic water cooler was
more than mere glass could stand. The
spigot gave way and carried some of the
glass of the outer cylinder with 1t. The
violent wrenching away of the spigot
caused the inner cylinder. which was filled
with ice. to fall and demolsh what was
left of one side Of the outer cylinder. Ice,
water and glass poured out on the thirsty
and astonished saengerfester, who sprang
away from the wreck and escaped. Mr..
Dawson found the cooler a mass of splin-
tered glass and nickel steel trimmings. He
sadly ordered the uebris removed and
straightway signed requisition for an
other cooler of exactly the same type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
The Great Flood Problem.
from the New York Herald.


A problem of profound interest I'm our ma
tional economics has been recently pressed
home upon our people by the great eastern
drought and the still more disastrous west
ern floods. This problem is how so to con-
troll our dangerous floods as to minimize
their destructive effects and to conserve the
flood waters for irrigating the soil in time
of whitening drought. Old as is the asi-
tation Of engineering schemes for securing
this double economy. our leading lawIn.a'.-
ers and statesmen have made in the la
forty years very little progress in proyid-
ing measures to avert the widespread havoc
wrought by overfiows OF our great rivers.
1t required such catastrophes as those
which have this year befallen the princi-
nal agricultural states of our central VAL
leys to awaken public interest in practi-
cal solution Of this problem.
Before the vast watersheds or our west
ern rivers had been deforested the need OF
dams and reservoirs to protect the Guilt
SO imperative and urgent as It has now
every return Of seedtime and harvest. Two
summers ago the country sustained the loss
of nearly one-third OF its corn crop as the
result of fearful western drought. the loss
aggregating IN that season alone several
hundred millions OF dollars I'm the blighted
corn helds. Happily. the most recent foods
subsidized before II was too late to replant
corn in the inundated districts. But tise
pecuniary damages wrought by the almost
unprecedented flood In the Ohio and The
mississippi last March. together with those
of the Nay food In the Missouri, will foot
up an appalling total.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
Millions on Lake Bottoms.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean,

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
A search for lost treasure in Lake Huron
has been organized. Moreover, a wrecking
company. well informed as to the vessels
that have gone down in the last fifty years,
Is preparing for a systematic search after
the lost cargoes in the great lakes. There
are no cargoes OF gold and silver to be
looked for, as in the waters where sank
the galleons OF Spain. but there are car
goes OF copper which are almost as valu-
able.
The copper mines in the lake regions have
been worked for nearly sixty years. With
In that period many vessels have been lost.
A year or more ago one Of them was found,
and the work Of raising the cargo was as
profitable as any that the wrecking COM
pany had ever done. The success in that
one case has led to a systematic search for
other cargoes. Lake Huron has q depth of
500 to 1000 feet. 1t Is assumed that more
vessels have been lost on Lake Huron than
on Lake Michigan, some of these in COM
paratiyely shallow water. or within six or
seven miles of the Michigan shore. In the
last twenty years 1.O89 vessels have been
wrecked on the great lakes. with cargoes
valued at over T,00O.0O0. good part OF
this was perishable merchandise, but many
of the cargoes were OF a kind not to be in
jured by water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

of the Solovetsky monastery; on the Quays
OF Odessa, awaiting the steamer that VIII
carry them to Jaffa. or on the monotonous
straight roads that for verst upon verst
lead by forest of white-stemmed birch or
eomber pine to the resting place OF st.
Serge. near Moscow, or of the saints VINO
sleep in the catacombs Of Petchersk at
Kiev there may be seen bands OF pilgrims
staff in hand, journeying on foot, through
poyerty or in accordance with VOW, 20
their far-off goal. The men often wear
clumsy but comfortable shoes of plated
bark, stockings fastened round the leg with
string, breeches reaching to the knee. ana
wide, baggy. flowing coats attached TO the
waist with a colored belt. The women have
q colored undersk1rt, a short dress and
bodice all In one, and a bright-hued hand
kerchief wrapped round the head. KNAPP
sack on the back and gourd or Kettle
fastened to girdle. But the costumes are
very various, and 1t would De lmpoSSlots
to describe them all.
These pilgrims beg for money compare
lively rarely They have the self-respecf
and Independence which befits people pre-
sumably SO pious. Perhaps they have saved
for this pilgrimage for many years; they
are hardy to the last degree. At night
they sleep where they can. in monastery
or perhaps in sheds that have been erected
for them by the road, and when they wish
to drink they stop and ask for water at
peasants hut, where they are respectfully
Door mujik will give them some. II he has
any, for the charitable instinct Of the peo-
pie in Russia is inextinguishable. And per-
haps, too. they will render some service to
the homes that they visit. Tolstoi has de-
scribed a pilgrim to the Holy Land who
found a whole family dying Of starvation
and set them up again. And when Satur-
day arrives. and all good people are bound
by their religion to take BATH then men
and women win plunge into the river. re-
CARELESS of the want of bathing machines,
and careless of all bathing regulations.
Glad, after this interminable march of
many weeks, Is the Russian pilgrim when
he sees far OF, flashing against the azure
sky, the domes Of the churches OF the holy
places where he is to worship. And espe-
cialiy is he glad II It be town like Kiev.
that stands ON a range Of wooded hills,
breaking the monotony of the endless plain
Singing more Joyous hymn, he approaches
eagerly, for he knows that there Is food
and lodging assured him at his destination.
At Jerusalem there is an immense convent
built, supported by the Russian govern
ment, which IL wei aware Of what the pill
grims do to increase Russian influence and
her reputation In the Holy Land. At Solo
vetsky there is q hotel. with si0ping coun-
ters that serve az q resting place. At the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Dress Shields.
Kann's Luxus Dress Shields. no rub
Der: odorless: can be washed and iron
ed. Cut prices as follows:
Size $500. 2 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Johns p E. Church in the presence OF
large and distinguished assembly, including
members Of the Loyal Legion and Sons OF
the Revolution, of which organizations the
deceased was distinguished member.
Bishop Satterlee preached an appropriate
sermon. and was assisted In the services
by the Rev E. Slater Dunlap and the Rev.
F. H Bigelow.
The honorary pallbearers were Gems II.
& Hawkins, William Sinclair G. l.. Giles
ME and James M. Bell, representing the
LOYAL Legion, and Rear Admiral H. G. Tay-
Ior. Mr.. Charles H Campbell. MIR. A. r.
Marsh and Commander II. g. Davenport
representing the Sons of the Revolution.
The military escort consisted of two
troops of cavalry and battery of artillery
from Fort Myer and two companies OF en-
gineers from Washington barracks, all un-
der command of Colonel Edgerly of the "a
Cavalry. These troops assembled in the
vicinity of the church, and at the conciu-
To the national cemetery at Arlington,
where the interment was made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
Summers Miscellaneous Needs.

Pearl Shirt Waist But
tom tons sale price. Sc.
st e ell Collar RI
Formers. Salep rice W.
NJ KEEL Key EC
Rings. Sale price,. W.
The Monster Box Hair
p In 8. superior RI
quality. Sale price w.
aluminium Hair
Pins. Sale price, EC
dozen. wv
Automatic Bachelor
Buttons. Box Of 1OC.
one QOZ.
Non-Such Ironing and
Polishing Pad. nMc
Sale price. $500. nVS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
of the terms ''Fredonia" and FRIEDMAN"

Of the terms "Fredonia" and FRIEDMAN"
early in the last century.
If the term American" as applied to the
Inhabitants OF the colonies, was descriptive
and accurate enough not only for the use
OF Washington and Franklin and their fell
low-insurgents, but also for George III.
Chatham and Lord North, and Louis XVI,
Lafayette and Frederick the Great. all Of
whom used 1t exactly as we use it, It is GER
tainly good enough for the people OF the
United States Of the present day.
The only possible excuse for an attempt
to provide ourselves with another designa-
ton is the assumed senstiveness of the
Mexicans. Colombians, Brazilians and
others. who may think that they are also
entitled to be called Americans. II is trus
that Brazilians and Argentines are some-
times called Americans" in Paris and
Madrid. But all the world recognizes tho
fact that the real Americans" no matter
how often the attempt may be made to
render the designation more general, are
the people of these United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Price go. .12c. 14c. 10c. 1Sc. 23c.
o. NJ. o. Out-of- Amoline Dress
sight Shirt. Waist Shields, sizes 2,
Dress Shields. and 4. Sale price,
A pair q pair
1Sc. Csc.
Double cover
ed Nainsook Gum
S.,e,1 80. Dress Shields
iinad St.. . 10 usual price lac. q
> IL, SAes 49, anu pair Sale price
pair &c.
nc. Antiseptic Dress
Shields. sizes 3
Hospital Dress and 4. Sale price.
Shields. sizes z, a pair-
3 and f. Sale
price. pairs for sc.
Csc. >. Klei ,ns,ts, F cath.
Sateen : covered Shields, sizes 2
Dress Shields. and 3. Special
sale price. 2 pairs price dozen
for pairs $1.56 and
25c. $3.50.
s. H. & M. Lightweight White Main
sock Dress Shields. per dozen pairs.
priced as follows:
Size. ..........
Price. ...$1.47 N.85 $1.S4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
Americansi

From the Few York Mall and Express-
The premature opening Of the silly sea-
son may be responsible for the discussion
going on in three or four OF the papers over
the old question whether tho people of the
United States should not be called State
sians," or ''Usianos.' or something equally
foolish. instead OF Americans. 1t win be
observed that this scheme never comes up
when there is anything less silly to talk
about. There has been q deal of such talk
at one time and another. bit 1t has never
amounted to anything since the fiat failure
Of DR.. Whelpley's able agitation for the use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
ington the 9th instant in an express ca
attached to the regular passenger train.
Wanted His Keeper With Him.

The first day Of the trip Wyoming was
somewhat frightened by the rattle Of the
cars, but after that he seemed to be per-
fectly contented with his odd surroundings
as long as his keeper would stay in the
car with him. The absence Of Mr.. Wright
would greatly excite the animal, however,
and he would make known his fear and I'M
easiness by paving heavily on the floor
and neighing This would stop tmme-
diately upon Mr.. Wright's return.
The horse arrived in Washington the
evening of the 18th instant and was at the
request Of President Roosevelt. Immediately
transferred to the White House stables.
The following morning Wyoming was
formally introduced to the Roosevelt fam
lily in the south driveway of the White
House grounds, where he performed sew
eral tricks for his new owners, much to
their delight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Lavra of Petchersk. the Oldest of the Rus
sian monaster1es. there has been a house
for the poor since the eleventh century.
Some of the pilgrims are accommodated in
rooms that resemble well-kept hay lofts.
and each one has a locker. where he may
SIT during the day and sleep at night
There Is hospital there, too. with eighty
BEDS and a special wing for those whose
ailments are not of serious description.
And for three days pilgrims are lodged and
boarded free. and many are allowed to
come and go just as they will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
FUNERAL OF GEN. WHEATON.
Military Honors Paid to the Memory
of the Distinguished Soldier.

The obseQuies Of Major General Frank
Wheaton, distinguished retired ofiicer OF
the army. who died In the SEVENTEEN year
of his age last Friday. took place this
afternoon and were marked by fun mill
tary honors. The remains were removed
from the family residence, 24S3 Columbia
road. on an artillery caisson. The casket
which was borne from the house to the
caisson by eight non-commissioned officers
was draped with the American nag ana
covered with beautiful flowers, the last
tribute Of loving friends.
Religious services were conducted at 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Washington Needle
pointed Pins. Sale Ec
price. 2 papers for wv
The Acme Crimping
Pins. A box of 10 SC
Tor. ............... W.
Kid Hair Curl
ers. Sale price q g~
0OZ. W.
Adamantine Pins. Sale
price. a dozen nn~
paperS..............1O wv
Dexter's Knitting Cot
ton. Sale price, 1nr
3 balls for. AVE-
c b a m ION Corset
Clasps, 1-inch 2c
steel back. A pair wv
Nickel Curling
Irons; 3 sizes. Sale 2r
price. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Price lilo. lac. 10c. 18c. 23c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
O. GAYLORD'S
a=BIG RACKET STORE
IS SELLING GOODS CHEAP NOW

Our store is piled up all over with
new goods Of all kinds, and we think
our prices are the lowest. Just receiv-
ed 20 pieces Of new wash Silks for
ladies waists, with the new cords, for
4Sc per yard. Peau-de-crepe Silk. the
best quality - inches wide, for CSC yard
Satin Foul and Silks, the incest grade
for S9c. They are standard s1.0O values.
The best quality in wash Taffetta-all
colors, regular price S5c. We will sci!
them now at 69c a yard A nice lire OF
colored Taffettas at SOC a yard.
Gloves and Silk Mitts. In this line
of goods in silk and lisie, we have them
from 19c to 75c, short, medium n
ment Of good gloves.
Ladies Muslin Underwear-ln corset
covers we have a grand assortment, IS
different styles, which run in price from
121ac, nicely made. full size. Trimmed
in embroidery and lace for p, 80 and
soc. Night RObes-Our SOC night
are full size. we'll made and nicely
trimmed. 69c. 75c, S1.OO, s1.25 and $50.
We think our muslin underwear
W ethink our muslin underwear
stock is the best in the city-hy far
better than we have ever had before.
Ladies Waists-We have quite a nice
selection in White Madras, White Lawn
and White Silk Waists. White Lawn
waists are SOC, 75c, S1.00 M S1.25. The
French Madras waists with large pearl
buttons are 75c, S1.OO and up to S1.9S.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
4 Demonstration of What Chamber
laln's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy Can Do.

"One Of our customers, a highly re-
spected citizen of this place, had been
for ten years a sufferer from chronic
~diarrhoea." writes Walden & Martin,
druggists. of Enterprise, Ala. H had
used various patent preparations and
been treated by physicians without
permanent benefit. y few months ago
he commenced taking Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and in a short time was entirely cured.
Many citizens of Enterprise who know
the gentleman will testify to the truth
fulness of this statement For sale by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
A Great Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when w. H. Brown of that
place, Who was expected to die. had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes: Il
endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected a complete cure" Sim
liar cures of Consumption, Pneumonia.
Bronchitis and Grip are numerous. It's
the peerless remedy for all throat and
lung troubles. Price soc, and 81. Guar
anteed by r. R Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident. is narrated by
John oliver of Philadelphia. as follows:
Il was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated. pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then l was advised
TO use Electric Bitters; to my great
JOY, the first bottle made a decided i'm
provement. l continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well man.
l know they robbed the grave of an
other VICTIM No one should fail to
trv them. Only 80 cents. guaranteed.
at r. R. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
4ueStiop Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers never thought of using
anything else for Indigestion or bill
l~iOusness. Doctors were scarce, and
they seldom heard of Appendicitis,
Nervous Prostitution or Heart failure,
etc. They used August Flower to
clean out the system and stop fer
mentation Of undigested food, regulate
the action of the liver, stimulate the
nervous and organic action Of the
system, n that is all they took when
feeling dull n bad with headaches
AID other aches. You only need a
few doses Of Green's August Flower
in liquid form, to make o satisfied
there is nothing serious the matter
with you. You can get this reliable
remedy at all drug stores. Price 25c.
SQd Is C..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

Silk waists of wash China Silk are
81. 80. $500 and 1915. Black Taffetta
waists. fine quality, $500 each.
Millinery-Our Millinery department
is one Of the best in the state. Our
tables are filed up with beautiful new
hats. Our flowers are of every kind.
Large bunch of roses-two roses and
two stems of foliage, for 10c a bunch.
and holly from 25c to S1.00 a bunch.
Peoples in all colors. red, cream, pink
and blue, from 15c to CSC a bunch.
Dur ribbon counters are slowed full OF
good things. No. so Taffetta ribbon.
best quality, zoe yard. No. so fancy
ribbon, 4 inch wide for 10c a yard. No.
go Satin ribbon in all colors for 25c a
yard. No. 40 inch Taffetta ribbons. 15c
a yard No. % is 10c a yard.
In our trunk department on our third
floor we carry an extensive line. We
have a big line of Ladies roller tray
trunks from $500 to $500 each. A nice
line Of canvas covered, leather strap
trunks, size %. at $500 UP to size &c at
$3.50 each.
Heavy canvas trunks with brass
locks and Iron stays, trays and bonnet
box, for 1925 up to 1915. Zinc covered
trunks, size 26, s1.O0 each. Nice Zinc
trunks with Saratoga finish are 500 to
$4.5O- We claim to sell more trunks
than all the stores in the city. We
also carry a full line of hand satchels.
Suit cases, etc.
Come to see us for anything in our
line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
a Sweet Breath.

is a never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is GU Of RIDER. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary s. Crick, of White Plains.
Ky. writes: Il have been a dyspep-
tic for years-tried all kinds of reme-
dies but continued to grow worse. BY
the use of Kodol I began to improves
at once and after taking a few bottles
am fully restored in weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever I like.
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. r, r. Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
A Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and vas finally
cured. Only 25c. at r. r. BellamY's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

New Bern Journal. April 22n: At the
primary election in Kinston held on
last Monday there was 10 choice for
mayor. the vote being Webb $50. Rouse
26S, Nidyette 129. \ seCond primary
will he held today. with The probability
OF three candidates in the field.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

The politicians who have been tempt
ed into playing for the presidential
nomination evidently forgot to apply
the lesson they have frequently learn
ed by betting on big hands.-Atlanta
/ Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

On his departure after a visit in
Peoria, ILL.,. DR.. Carl Unger, the Chi
cago scientist, said the water is pure.
Therefore Peoria is now up one degree
in the public estimation.-Atlanta
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

The four men who left Atlanta to
burgle in Dallas. Texas. deserved cap
ture and MISUNDERSTANDING Jour
nal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

Mrs. Wages (reading(-'tA we'll
known physician says that one should
never go into the water after a hearty
meal Waggs-"That's light. It's
better to go into a frst-class restal-
ran after it if one happens to have
the price."-Chicago Daily News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

i am very sorry that we can't hav.
harmony in our party" said the states
man. "Harmony is Indispensable"
Yes; but o won't agree with the
other people," "Of course, I won't.
And it is exceedingly stupid of them
not to see that the only way to have
harmony is to come around and agree
with me."-Washington Star.