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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
SUBWAY HAS
BEEN FINISHED
New YOrk's Underground Railway at
Last Completed.
GREAT AND GIGANTIC
This New Means of Transportation
Will 60 a Long Way Toward
Solving the Quick Tran
sit Problem.

New York, Oct. 2S.-New York's
great underground railroad. the latest
step in the movement toward rapid
transit from the old city. was formal
ly decreed open and ready for business
Thursday. The last shovelful OF earth
has been turned. the last rivet set md
roadbed. rails. cars and mechanism
have been inspected and pronounced in
perfect condition by experts who
watched the growth OF the subway
from the beginning to fits completion.
The ceremonies connected with the
opening Of the tunnel, which was set
20 take place Thursday afternoon.
were very simple. The civic celebra-
ton was planned to be held in the city
hall. where addresses were to be deliv-
cred by Mayor Mcclellan and men
who had been prominent in carrying
out the enterprise and where the mayor
formally declared the great tunnel
ready for the public.
The subway is the consImmation of
years OF study OF the transportation
problem on Manhattan Island and
marks the completion OF the first stage
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
FURTHER DETAILS.
Officer on a 6attIeship Gives More In
formation on Matter.

Paris, Oct 2s.-A dispatch from Vigo.
published here Thursday. gives snoth-
er interview with Prince Keretelli. an
officer on board the Russian battleship
Imperator Alexander Ill. giving fur
Their details of the North sea incident
He says: The transport Aredur (Ana-
tod was entering the waters of Hull
when she suddenly observed herself
TO be surrounded by numerous boats
which she took for torpedoboats. The
transport gave the signal Of alarm to
the remainder Of the feet and Russian
battleships thereupon surrounded the
unknown boats. cutting off their es-
cape They were ordered to make
known their nationality. but answered
only by evolutions. The admirals flag
ship Immediately ordered them to be
fired upon and then continued Its route
without being alarmed as to the results
of the cannonade because It believed
the encounter was with torpedoboats
bought by the Japanese In England.
Prince Keretelli added that before the
Russian cannonading began a single
shot was distinctly heard coming from
the direction Of the unknown boats.
As Admiral Rojestvensky was leav-
ing the palace OF the military governor
Of vigo Wednesday, the dispatch adds.
an old man stepped forward and kiss
ed his hand. The crowd responded by
kissing the old mans forehead. The
crowd which witnessed the incident
loudly applauded and the admiral ap-
peared to be much affected by the pop
ular ovation. The mayor OF vigo ad-
dressed the admiral in the name OF the
city and nation. wishing glory to Empe-
ror Nicholas and prosperity to Russia
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

OF what will be the most comprehen-
sive system OF rapid transit in the
world. Considering the peculiar diff
cultles faced by its builders. the sub
way stands unique as a feat of engin-
eerlng and construction. In the shape
c an irregular Y. with the stem rest
ing at the city hall. the tunnel runs
north to Forty-second street. where IL
bends sharply west to Broadway and
out that thoroughfare to One Hundred
and Third street. This portion OF the
tunnel is a four-track service. AT One
Hundred and Third street two tracks
diverge in a generally northeastern d.
rectiOn. cross under corner of Cen
trail park and on to the Harlem river.
under which IT passes by means Of a
tunnel made famous by the engineering
skill called into play to complete {.
After passing under the river 1t con-
tinues 10 Third avenue and One Hun
dred and Forty-ffth street. where the
tunnel ends and the line is continued
upon visduct to Bronx park. The
West Side branch of two tracks con-
tinues north from One Hundred AMI
Third stree to Hillside avenue and
Eleventh avenue. where 1t energies
from a tunnel and is continued upon a
viaduct 10 Is terminus at Spuyten
Duyvil. Nine miles OF this total OF
about fourteen are ready for traffic.
but II is expected that the East Side
division and the remainder OF the West
Side line viii be ready in about three
months. The recently authorized line
from the city hall under the East river
TO Prospect park. Brooklyn. VIII not
be completed for about three years.
With that and other lines under con-
structiou and authorized. Greater New
York will have between twenty-five
and twenty three miles OF subway and
allied lines.
Ground was broken for the tunnel
on March Is. 1900. after two years OF
agitation and legislation. out OF which
the present project grew. II had been
decided by a municipal ballot that the
city should own the system. but that
II should be constructed under private
contract on money loaned by the city.
to be repaid by the contractor with in
terest. II required six years to lay out
the route and plan the size and char
acter Of the tunnel and the vladucts.
During construction 12O lives were
lost.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
IN READIN ESS.
Cabinet Ministers May Be sumomned
at ANY lime.

London. Oct. 2S.-All cabinet minis
tiers have been instructed TO hold
themselves in readiness in case cabinet
councils should be necessary. This led
to the report that the council had been
summoned and naturally increased
popular excitement. as II was inter-
preted as an indication that the gov
eminent was about to take the final
step. No cabinet meeting had been
definitely fixed up to noon Thursday.
but one w" undoubtedly be held be-
fore the government takes action OF
decisive character.
Ambassador Benckendorff was early
astir Thursday morning and after deal
ing with his correspondence drove 20
the Lansdowne house to see the secre-
tary. While he was still there the
French ambassador. VI. Cambon. called.
thus confirming the prevalent belief
that the French are doing their utmost
to promote a satisfactory settlement.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
WHY HE FIRED.
Says He Ways Attacked by Two Tor
pedoboats and Sank One.

St Petersburg. oct. 2S.-Vice Ad
miral RojestvenslSy in his report OF the
North sea incident says his squadron
was attacked by two torpedoboats. one
of which is believed to have been sunk.
He declared he ceased firing as soon as
he noticed trawlers in the vicinity.
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's explain
alton of the trawler incident is fully as
sensational as news of the firing on
the fishing fleet. which set all England
afa1ne. He declares that in the dark
ness two torpedoboats came upon the
squadron from the direction of the
fishing fleet He opened fire and be-
lieves he sank one of the torpedoboats.
the other making off for cover among
the fishermen. AS soon as he noticed
the fishermen Admiral Rojestvensky
ceased firing. He proceeded on his
way without leaving any vessel behind.
and says he believes the vessel which
the fishermen reported remained on
the scene for six hours without offering
succor to the drowning was the other
torpedoboat. either waiting for its con-
sort or repairing the damage inflicted
by the fire of his ships.
In concluding his telegram Admiral
Rojestvensky expressed in the most
warm-hearted way the regrets OF the
whole squadron TO the fishermen who
had suffered and TO the families OF
the victims. Rojestvensky's report
was telegraphed from Vigo direct TO
the emperor. who received It Wednes-
day night. It was communicated
Thursday morning to the foreign Of
flee
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
ADMIRAL SORRY.
Expresses Great Regret Over the At
fairs In the North Sea.

vigo. Spain. Oct. 2s.-The Associated
Press has succeeded in obtaining an
interview with Admiral Rojestvensy.
who expressed great regret over the
North SEA incident. The admiral stated
that the unfortunate occurrence was
purely accidental The weather on the
night in question was rather hazy.
About ] a m. two torpedo boats. when
the Russians supposed were japanese
craft. suddenly appeared between the
two divisions OF the squadron and
seemed to discharge torpedoes. The
Russians at once opened fire. They
saw no fishermen and were not aware
that any damage had been done. Evil
IDENTIFY. the admiral said. the fishermen
had shown no lights.
The admiral repeated that he greatly
regretted that any injury had been dons
fishermen and added that he had no
doubt the Russian government would
make ample compensation.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
pm Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little Ear
ly Risers for biliousness or constipa-
ton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not grippe, sicken or weaken,
but pleasantly give tone and strength
to the tissues and organs of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels. Sold by II. Il.
Moore, druggist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
TWO REscRIPTs.
Both Of Them Have Reference TO Ku'
ropatkin's New Duties.

Both OF mem rave Interference u nv
ropstkin's New Duties.
st. Petersburg. oct. 2S.--Two imps-
rial rescripts were published in the
Official Messenger Thursday morning.
the FIRST Of which is covered by Vice
roy Alexien's order OF the day an
nouncing the appointment Of General
Kuropatkin TO be chief commander Of
the Russian forces In the far east: the
second is addressed TO General Kuro-
patkin as commander IN chief Of all
military and naval forces at the scene
Of war. II concludes with these words:
Your military experience. strengthen
ed by your action IN Manchuria, makes
me feel confident that you viii break
the obstinacy OF the enemy's forces At
the head u your glorious army and
thereby assure to Russia peace In the
far east"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

The Anderson County Abstract Co.,
L. w. Meredith and Adam Gone, pro-
prietors, has the only complete and
up-to-date abstract of titles to Ander-
son county lands and lots in the city of
Palestine. Office in Gsmmage build
ing, Old Town. o20-1m-d DIV
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

Constipation is the rock that wrecks
many lives; il poisons the very life
blood. Regularity can be established
through the use of Prickly Ash Bitters.
It is mildly cathartic and strengthens
the stomach, liver and kidneys.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Mrs. John G.. Black.
Capt. Richard P. Hobson.
Camille Manclair.
Edmund Russell.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28
sIsHAN RELEASED.
She Was Seized by the Japanese Oct
OF Niuehwanq.

Nsgasaki oct. 2S.-The British
steamer SIshan has been released by
order Of the japanese naval court .t
Susebo The steamer Sishan r. Of
1851 tons register and owned by Thorn
as w. Richardson Of London. She was
seized by Japanese off Nluchwang oct
Z. She sailed from HongkOng and
when captured had on board a cargo
Of -four and cattle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

Lady Henry Somerset.
The Marquis de Casteliane.
Mrs. Burton Harrison.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall.
George Horton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-28

Needles for every make of sewing
machine known. zoe per dozen at the
Singer office, Main street, next to
Pstriok's drug store, Palestine.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
S15.O5 Nashville and Return G. q o.
Ry. Excursion tickets on sale June 10 to
10. Liberal limits-Advt.
No More "Planked Shad."

After IL o'clock tonight ''planked shad
will be taken from the menu cards In the
local hotels and restaurants. This Will De
done because the law says that no such
fresh shad or herring are to be had in pos
session or offered for sale after today.
The present season has not been profit
able one with the fishermen down the
Potomac, they say, because of the scarcity
of the fish. The catch of shad this spring
has not been as large usual. On account
of the quantity of ice in the river no shad
were caught in the Potomac during the
months of January and February The
total catch this season, shown by the re-
ports of Gwynne Harris. inspector of ma
rine products, will aggregate about 137 800,
while last year the catch amounted to
1874 444. While the catch of Potomac stock
was small, dealers in other sections did not
experience so much trouble in getting their
supplies. 1t is said that shad fishing at Old
Point was good for short time. and that
fishermen along the Delaware river had
good season. Many of the shad sold In the
local market during the past three weeks
were caught in the Kennebec.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
Sons and Daughters of samaria

The District Grand Lodge, No. 3, l. 0. OF
c., Sons and Daughters of Samaria held
its annual session at the Cadet Armory on
o street between Tth md Sth streets north
west, yesterday at am. William Samuels
r. w. G. c., was in the chair and W. +.
Sidney X. w. r. s., recorded the minutes.
After the regular routine was disposed of
and the reception of delegates from the
several subordinate lodges, the annual cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year took
place, resulting as follows: William Sam
uels, reelected X. W. G. chief associate
Mrs. Harriet Banks, r. w. d. G. chief; Ed
ward w. Crump, associate; Miss Mary
Taylor. K. W. V. G. chief; ]. w. Henry
associate; Miss c. c. Campbell, r. w q.
secretary; w. p. Sidney, associate; Mrs
Marsulne Williams, r. W. G. treasurer;
William Scott, associate; Mrs Mary Howe
r. w. G. lecturer; r. D. Duffin, associate;
Mrs. Bell Hockour, K. w. G.. prelate; John
w. Pollard. associate; Mrs. Mary Ander-
son, X. W. q. conductor; Wilson Watson,
associate: Mrs. Jane Buchanan. r. W. q.
G. s.; Benjamin Watkins. associate; Mrs
Margaret Holmes, r. w. G. C. c.; Aionzo
Johnson associate: Miss Annie Moldin X.
w. p. G. chief; Rev Shelton Miller, DID,.
r. w. p G. chief, Thomas w. Chase r. W.
G.. attorney.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
$1.25 Baltimore and Return, B. and o.
r. r., Saturday and Sunday. All trains,
both days, both ways, except Royal Limited
Advertisement.
Successful Grass Growers.

The soldiers of the United States army
engineers battalion stationed at Washing
ton barracks have made a success of their
efforts to raise lawn grass upon the new
portion of the park redeemed from the
Eastern branch early in the spring About
ten days ago the ground was narrowed over
and sowed with grass seed. The warm
weather and the rains have caused the seed
to sprout with vigor. and now the ground is
almost entirely hidden by the green growth
This portion of the reclaimed land was tiU-
ed with earth from the Eastern branch
and is much richer ground than any of The
other new additions to the park. The new
buildings in process of erection in the park
are also being pushed ahead rapidly
Evening star., 1904-06-10
BLOCKADE LIFTED.
Eight Carloads of Garbage to Leave
for Reduction Plant.


The garbage blockade In Washington will
be lifted this afternoon, when eight freight
cars loaded with tanks of refuse matter
Will leave the freight depot of the Southern
railroad for the reduction plant of the
Washington Fertilizer Company, located at
Cherry Hill, Va.
For the past three four days the res
idents of Washington have been unable to
have tfeir garbage removed from their res
idences, and as a result the Commissioners
offices were deluged with flood of protests
against the unss tisfactory conditions.
Commissioner West, who has charge of
the street cleaning department, started an
investigation into the causes for the &C n
plants and ascertained that the garbage
company had been unable to obtain tanks
and cars for the removal of the refuse to
the reduction plant in Virginia 1t was
stated that the railroad company had
placed the cars containing the tanks on a
siding somewhere between Washington ana
Cherry HILL and as a consequence there
was no place to empty the garbage from
the wagons.
Acting Superintendent Twohey of the
street cleaning department stated that more
tfan fifty garbage wagons were at the
freight depot of the Southern railroad yes
terday and the day before waiting to un-
load. There were no tanks at hand, now
ever, and as there was no place 10 dump
the garbage 1t had to remain In the wagons
Hence the refuse accumulated at the res
licences in the city and the citizens OF
Washington made a vigorous protest
Commissioner West last evening wrote 10
the railroad company requesting 1t to 90
something to relieve the congested condl-
tions, and today eight cars were provided
for the removal of the garbage. The
wagons were unloaded and sent out over
the city to collect other refuse, and II Is
thought that the city will be cleaned oy
tomorrow night If the garbage fs not all
collected by tomorrow night Mr.. Twohey
states that the collection will be continued
through Sunday.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
EXCURSIONS.

ing trips to Colonial Beach will be made
tomorrow by the steamer T. v. Arrow
smith, which will leave her wharf here at
5:45 pm, and after stopping at Alexandria
will make a flying trip to the Beach. She
will also leave here again Sunday morning
at S:45 o'clock. These Saturday afternoon
trips are delightful affairs. giving a long
ride on the river and nearly twenty-four
hours at the Beach to enjoy its many at
fractions. On the return trip the steamer
will leave the Beach at pm. Sunday, and
will reach home about 1870 pm. The tick
ct sold for the Saturday trip is good for
thirty days. that for the Sunday trip the
day only.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
Ice for Washingtonians.

3,22T tons of ice will arrive here. There
are now loading the kennebec river,
under charter to load ice there for this city,
ten large schooners. Three of them either
have already sailed or will do SO soon, and
before the end of next week the advance
guard of the fleet should be coming into
port. The feet comprises the schooners Es-
telle Phinney, F. M Purley, John Towhy.
E. j. Pendleton. E.. r. Hunt, Clara Kood-
win, j. Manchester Haynes, Daylight, Fu-
ture and the big schooner G. E. Walcott,
which will bring over 1000 tons. In addi-
ton to this n number of vessels are load
ing at other points in Maine for this city
Evening star., 1904-06-10
FIRE ESCAPE ADOPTED.
Jefferson School Building Equipped
After q Test.


Cief Engineer VIM. T. Belt of the fire de-
partment and Inspector Lawson of the
building department today reported to
Commissioner sMacfarland that the test
OF the Kirker-Bender fire escape, which
was recently erected on the Jefferson school
building, has proved to be very satisfactory
and they have recommended its acceptance.
The Commissioners have approved the rec
ommendation.
Considerable interest attaches to the re-
port OF Chief Belt and Inspector Lawson
relative to the fire escape. inasmuch as the
escape on the jefferson school building is
the nrst one to be erected on any school
Du1io1ng In the District. This fire escape
perpendicularly alongside the windows,
1eachlng from the ground to the upper
story. Entrance to the escape is gained by
means OF an iron platform extending from
the windows to the chute. The person
using the escape enters the chute by means
OF door and sitting down slides to the
ground without injury.
practical test of the escape was made
at the Jefferson school yesterday, when
several children climbed into the chute at
the third story and had a merry slide to
the bottom. The little folks were not fright
ened in the least and after the first ride
down the chute were eager to make sec
ond trip ovr the spiral route.
Commissioner Mcfarland, 1t In stated,
inaugurated the movement for eQuippng
the school buildings three stories or more
In height with proper fire escapes 1t was
decided to test the Kirker-Bender escape,
and Mr. Macfarland expressed himself as
highly gratified at cthe success of the ex-
pertinent.
1t is stated that an Official inspection and
test of the escape on the Jefferson school
building will be made next Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
1t is anticipated that as a result OF the
experiments fire escapes will be erected on
all school buildings in the District three
stories or more in height.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
NEW STRUCTURE OCCUPIED.
First of New Buildings at st. Eliza
beth's Completed.

The large detached structure known as
building o. in the extension of the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane, has just
been opened for the reception of women
patients. This is the first of the thirteen
new buildings to be occupied. 1t provides
facilities for the treatment of 120 cases of
more or less chronic and disturbed type,
heretofore distributed among the overcrow-
ed wards of the old buildings. The removal
of these patients to the %" cottage, the
management says, has resulted not only in
a substantial betterment in their condition
but has relieved the excess population that
has gradually grown up in the institution
within the last several years and the ef
fects of which have been felt in all por-
tions of the hospital.
Preparations for occupying the remaining
new buildings are being made rapidly by
DR.. White. the superintendent, who added
to the 90 building kitchen. with supply
the removal of the patients was made.
Building 90 is situated, with eight other
structures, on the main grounds of the in
stitution west of Nichols avenue and CEN
trail to what will be the entire female de-
partment when the new structures are
moved Into. In these buildings 600 women
will be cared for.
DR.. Charles H. Clark. one of the assistant
physicians in whose charge the women's
department Is entrusted, has supervision of
building This building is strictly
speaking, the first one of the cottage type
to be occupied at the government hosp tai
The building is divided into four wards
known as 20 L. 20 g." 20 8" and 20 A.
each of which is in charge of two nurses.
On the first floor sixty white patients are
provided for in the two wards, while an
equal number of colered women occupy
quarters in the two above.
At night the patients occupy four dormi-
tories, each capable of accommodating
twenty inmates, while the remaining pa
tients sleep in single rooms.
Two dining rooms, one for the white pa
tients and the other for the colored, are
located on the second floor. The kitchen
is situated in the basement and the food is
sent up in dumb walters to be served.
The next structure of the hospital ex-
tension to be occupied will be building E,
the home for women nurses. 1t Is adjacent
to Q cottage.
Evening star., 1904-06-10
Mule Beyond Recovery.

A Notwithstanding mule was being led
behind a country wagon and attracted at
tention of pedestrians in the vicinity Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street north
west this morning. One of those who stop
ped to ascertain the cause of the little
gathering was Agent Wright of the HUI
name Society.
THAT mule cannot be led behind a
wagon he told the colored owner of the
animal THE animal will never get we'll"
he said. but If you want to take it home
you will have to lead it,
1t was explained that the mule had been
injured by falling over an embankment.
Its hip was badly injured, and it was cut
about the body.
The mule cannot possibly recover
Agent Wright told the owner, "and my ad-
vice to you is to take it to Patsy Mann and
get dollar for it"
II guess you are right the colored man
said, and told his assistant to surrender
the mule and get the dollar.
Evening star., 1904-06-10

Special Rate, $3.50, Every Saturday
day. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co.
Advertisement.