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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Indian Head Wharf to Be Rebuilt.

The wharf at Indian Head. the United
States naval proving grounds on the river.
about twenty-five miles below this city. is
to be rebuilt During the past winter the
ice damaged the wharf and the landing of
steamboats, there has also impaired 1t I'M
til it became difficult for the steamers to
make landings there in safety. 1t is stated
that the order to put the structure in thor
ough repair has been issued.
Besides the river steamers the big wharf
at Indian Head is used as a landing place
by the United States naval tugs Triton and
Tecumseh and the lighter Rocket The
work on the structure, 1t is stated. will be-
gin as soon as the wharf-building machine
reaches Indian Head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Austrians Win Visit Here.

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived from Secretary Hay paper show
ing the itinerary OF the Manufacturers As
ISOLATION of Lower Austria which Is tour
ing the United States. Washington Is to
be one of the stopping places of the asso-
citation during It's travels. The members
Will arrive here September 2. and will
spend the next two days In the city. They
Will stop at the Raleigh and will leave
Sunday night for Pittsburg On Sunday
the visitors will go to Mt Vernon Com
missioner mcfarland has suggested that
some arrangements be made by the Board
OF Trade and the business Mems Associ-
alton for the entertainment OF the visitors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Districts New Launch,

Messrs. August Dean & Son launched to-
day twenty four-foot launch for the Dis
trict government, to be used In connection
with the harbor police boat Vigilant in pa
trolling the harbor. The new launch is
substantially built on good lines. that give
promise of excellent speed. The launch VIII
be brought up to this city to be equipped
with a gasoline engine Of six horse power.
which is expected to give the boat a speed
OF about nine miles an hour. and the boat
will be used in the work of looking after
the fishermen hauling seine in District
waters and for the officers to use in order
to go to such places as the Vigilant cannot
reach on account of shoaI water. 1t is ex-
pected the launch will be ready for service
early In next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Two Railway Men in a Collision.

dispatch from Spartanburg. s. c., last
night says: In a head-on collision between
south-bound local freight train and a
work train on the Southern railway, at
Keowee siding. Ave miles north OF Seneca.
today. Fireman Claiborn A. Ansel Of
Greenville was hurt so as to necessitate
the amputation of both legs. He died after
the operation. Engineer Hank was bad
ly scalded, and several others were more
or less bruised and injured by Jumping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Judge Newburger, In part one of gen.
eral sessions today denied the motion OF
counsel for Man" Patterson asking for the
discharge of the actress indicted for the
murder OF Caesar Young on her own
recognizance because a term of the court
had passed since she was indicted. As a
result of this decision the prisoner will be
obliged to stay In the Tombs until her case
ia called for trial. which win probably not
be before the October term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Changes in Lighthouse Service.

The following changes in officials of the
lighthouse service are reported:
Mr.. Edward d. Parham, who has been
assistant keeper of the York Spit light in
Chesapeake bay. has been transferred to
the Nansemond river light, in the James
river.
Mr.. Robert II. Sterling has been tenn
porarily assigned to duty assistant
keeper of York Spit light. About September
1 Francis c. Fitzhugh will report for duty
at York Spit, as successor to Mr. Sterling.
who will be transferred to another station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Excursions Of Recruiting Parties.

Three new naval recruiting parties will
start on their itineraries September l. Be-
cause the controller Of the treasury de-
cided that the Navy Department could not
bear the expenses Of recruiting parties 1t
was necessary to rearranse the itineraries,
order the parties to permanent duty in GER
tain large cities and let them make excur-
sions in that vicinity to collect the recruits.
In this way their mileage can be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Work on Panama Canal

Work OF constructing the Panama canal
Is about to begin in earnest. At the head
quarters of the commission In this city
large acquisitions from the isthnus for
dynamite and powder for blasting purposes
are being filled.
To meet the demand for the considerable
amount of printing required In connection
with the enterprise. full printing outfit
mas been authorized. and this will go for
ward at the earliest possible moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Money Due to New Jersey.

The controller OF the treasury has de-
cided that the state Of New Jersey should
be paid soc. so for interest expended
on bonds issued by the state in aid Of the
United States government in the civil war.
The auditor having charge OF the claim de-
cided that the amount due was $478, 833 20,
but the controller, on q revision. added
$222 416a0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
To Walk 800 Miles for a Wager

A dispatch from Ithaca. n. Y. last night
says: On a wager that they will walk every
step of the 300 miles within twenty days.
five Cornell students will leave here to-
morrow to start from Cayuga at the foot
of Cayuga lake. for New York city. They
will follow the Erie canal TO Albany and
thence down the east bank of the Hudson
river. The party consists of ID. w Durand
of Ithaca. Harry Porter. Bridgeport Conn. !;
H. H. Bryne, Washington. ID. c.: James
Mitchell. New York city. and r. l.. Coe
Waterbury. Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Admiral Mason,s Proposed Trips.

Rear Admiral N. E. Mason, chief of the
bureau of ordnance. when he has got the
ordnance work Of his bureau well under
way under the new regime. will make sew
eral inspection trips to the great steel
by the bureau Of ordnance in various parts
OF the country. that he may familiarize
himself with the whole field Of ordnance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Five Injured In Trolley Car Collision.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: In collision between an electric
car and an ice wagon in Brooklyn, n Y,
FIVE persons were injured. one Of them. VIII
liam C. Candee. twenty-six years old, a
passenger. probably fatally. The pole Of
the Ice wagon crashed into the car. striking
Candee' In the breast and throwing him to
the pavement His skull was fractured
There were thirty passengers In the car, all
OF whom suffered from the shock OF the
collision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Ambassador Tower Here ON Leave.

Charlemagne Tower. American ambassa-
dor to Germany. who is home on a leave of
absence. called on Secretary Hay at the
State Department yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

While her parents were absent Tuesday
Richmond. Va, got hold of a quantity OF
picnloride or mercury tablets and swallow
ed 2 dozen without chewing them. Rapid
work saved her life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

Lawn Waists, in plain white and figures pleated
front and back; 30c.; were 60c. and 75c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

White Lawn and Dimity Waists some lace
rs trimmed; others with medalons 6oc were ST 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19
Entire Stock Reduced.

! Covert Jackets and Taffeta Silk Coats sold for
So and $40; at S495.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

Walking Skirts of uster mohair and scian
1TGS. ! with I8 cores; also mannsh mixtures, IN
neat patterns; $3.95; were S. So and ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-19

Jap Silk Waists; plain with plaits; others with
lace inserting in various effects; $I.o5; were 81
and 81.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
IT COSTS YOU NOTHING.
Druggist GOkay Will Return Your
Money II Mona Does Not Cure
You.

There are hundreds of people in Ben
nington who are not the least bit sur
prised when they read in the Banner
that Druggist Gokay is selling Mona
on guarantee to refund the money in
case it did not cure. This marvellous
dyspepsia remedy will cure the worst
case Of indigestion, headache, dizzi-
ness, or the general played out condi-
tion that sfilicts every one suffering
with stomach trouble.
Mona does not simply relieve; it
cures. Druggist Gokay can tell you
of many we'll known people in this city
whom this remedy has restored to
health, often after they have tried
many other methods of treatment with
little or no benefit
The best kind of advertising is the
praise of a pleased customer, And
there are hundreds ia Bennington to-
day praising Mona because it cured
them A few months ago they could
eat nothing without wondering what
the result would be. Since using Mi
ona they eat what they want and when
they want with no fear of suffering.
This medicine is in the form Of a
small tablet, very pleasant to take and
costs only 800 a box. 1t is pure
medicine thatspeedily and permanently
cures all forms of stomach trouble and
is the only one that can be sold under
a positive guarantee without any res
friction, to refund the money if it
does not cure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04

Dead Heal For HnndIcnp.

NEW YORK, May L. Coming to the
finish in a head and head drive Lady
Amelia and Joaquin ran a dead heat in
the Williamsburg handicap. six fur
longs, the feature of the card at ia
malca. Tim Payne was third. Lady
Amelia and Joaquin ran like team in
the last few strides, and the judges
were unable to decide between them.
Lady Amelia was favorite, while JAG
quin was quoted at 4 to 1, at which
figure Davy Johnson, owner Of JAG
quin, bet $1,000 on his horse. Both
owners agreed to runoff, which was
decided twenty minutes later In the
runoff Joaquin was held at l to 3, and 5
to 2 was laid against Lady Amelias
chances of winning Joaquin won
easily by five lengths.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa, May
An the sixth round of the interna-
tional chess masters tournament,
played at the Hotel Rider In this city,
the usual surprises were again in store
for the many spectators. Notable
among these were the defeat Of Cham
pion Lasker by Pillsbury, Marcos
short work Of Hodges, Fox's victory
over Schlechter, Marshalls fine form
against Lawrence and the scoring of
half point by Barry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
Charitable Lady Physician Dead.

NEW YORK, May 4.-Dr. Orissa w.
Gould, who was well known among
the poor of the east side because Of
her charitable work among them, died
from cerebral spinal fever last evening
at the New York hospital. The illness
to which she succumbed was induced
by her too jealous efforts in her mis-
sionary work. She was stricken on
Sunday evening at the home of tho
women's auxiliary Of the New York
Baptist City Missionary society. Many
poor children mourn the loss of a
friend.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
Philanthropist Rent Field.

CHICAGO, May 4.-By winning the
third race at Worth Philanthropist
stamped himself as one of the best
two-year-olds in the west, defeating a
high class field in the fast time of 4S
seconds fiat for the half mile This is
within two-ffths of a second Of the
track record. Philanthropist, which was
the favorite, won as he pleased with q
length and half to spare. Seasick
had like advantage over Luzarion
for the place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News Of the Town andl vintage Told
Briefly Fer Busy Readers

Briefly Fer Busy ReRdSrs
DIR and Mrs S. B. Pike have return
ed from Halifax where they were called
by the death of sister, Mrs Taylor,
whose funeral took place Sunday af-
ternoon at Monroe Bridge,
Regular meeting of Mt Anthony
Chapter OES in Masonic hall this eve
The work Of digging the cellar to
the addition for the town house has
been commenced, and the foundation
win soon be laid.
Earl Msrsden wanted to get up early
Monday morning and go trout fishing
so he took his sisters clock to bed with
him. At breakfast time his sister,
not having heard him go out, went in
to his room and found Earl sound
asleep and snoring but with the clock
tightly gripped in one hand.
Mrs Fred W. Spear went Tuesday
to Rensselaer, for two weeks visit
Harrison |. Norton was out for a
spin with his new automobile Tuesday
evening and attracted much attention.
1t is handsome and powerful ma
chine.
Mr. and Mrs John H. Cushman of
New York are rejoicing over the birth
of son.
The Bennington base ball team will
play practise game with the Big
Mill team Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock on the new athletic field.
The local lodge X. of G. will attend
the working of the first degree OF Hoo
sick Falls May Is,
John Norton, Charles Kimball and
E. B. Patterson returned from Airing
ton yesterday with 22pounds OF trout
the largest weighing 3-4 lbs,
Judge Bates, Judge, Carney, w. H.
Berry and L. f. Abbott are in Troy
today.
DR. Bixby who has been visiting at
the home of DR. Ross returned to
Poultney this morning.
Mis- Edith Wright who has been
the guest of Miss Helen Scott returned
to her home in Manchester this morn
ing.
The Jolly Jokers of 20" were
pleasantly entertained Thursday eve
ming at cards and dancing at the home
of Charles Frazier on North Street
Refreshments were served
a horse belonging to Wendell Rice
became frightened this fore. noon and
dashed up North ST., alta high rate of
speed Several good citizens of North
ST., we're obliged to get out of the road
or the horse wouldhave stopped.
Attorneys e. h. Holden and d. A.
Guiltinan have gone to Windsor to
take Deforge's dispositions in the
cases against E. j. Morrissey, d. f.
Cronin and John Leahy. N
Treasurer c. II. Dewey of the Saw.
ings bank is housed by an attack of
bronchitis.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
Lnmber Yards burned.

BRUNSWICK, Ga, May 4. The
lumber yards Of the Hilton B Dodge
Lumber company have been almost to-
tally destroyed by fire, the loss being
from $4,000 to $4,000, partly covered
by insurance, A million and a quarter
feet Of cypress lumber were destroyed
with two dry kilns and a quantity of
shingles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
Good Races Mt Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-There
were some good races at Oakland, IA
vorites securing three of the events.
Cassie w. was plunged on to win the
first race. Although away well, she
failed to display any speed and fin
ished next to last. Rustic Girl, 10 to
shot, won from Maud Muller.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
A Revelation,

If you viii make inqriry it will be a
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or bladder troubles in one
form or another. If the patient is not
beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure. 1t never disappoints.
For sale by B. A, Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
BULL ETIN s
From
HE WAR ON PRICES
NOW FERCELY RAGING AT
A. K. RITCHIE & CO.'S

Armed with blue pencils and price tick
cts the clerks made determined attack upon
the prices on all classes of merchandise.
Notwithstanding their already weakened con-
ditiOn, no mercy was shown and the last
vestige Of profit was completely wiped out
Unusual conditions and backward season
has had its effect on all kinds of Dry Goods.
The manufacturer and importer have taken
great losses in their desire to dispose Of sur
plus stock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
Operator Won the Feature Mt pslmnr

ST. LOUIS, May 4.-Operator, the
favorlte, won the fourth, the feature of
an ordinary card at Delmar park.
Kindred led to the stretch, where OPP
orator came away and won easily.
Lynch and Neversuch were the other
winning favorites.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
belle Kinney Got the baby Stakes.

KANSAS CITY, May AT Elm
ridge three favorites, Skilful, Airship
and Belle Kinney, and one second
choice, Rough and Tumble, landed the
money. The Baby stakes, the feature,
was won by Belle Kinney with ease.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04

PITTSFIELD, Me-, May 4.--Fire has
destroyed the plant of the Pittsfeld
Electric Light and Power company, en-
failing loss of $4,000, partly covered
by insurance. The company furnished
the town with street lights and con-
Quoted woodworking and novelty
business.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Good dwelling house and large new barn with
other outbuildlngs; rs acres of good tillable
land, with plenty OF fruit; cuts rs tons of hay.
Price 5000 cash, or will exchange for Benning-
ton village property OF equal value Good
place for poultry business or small fruits and
vegetables.
JOHN NASH, Bennington, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
NOTICE
TO FISHERMEN

Brook trout may be taken
from Vermont waters on and
after May first. Wormiverous
suckers may be taken any old
time.
Tackle of all kinds to be re-
liable must be bought at Girls.
wold's.
Bamboo and Calcutta Poles
for sucker fishing at Griswold's.
Fish over three feet long
when hooked but not landed
should be reported to the CIV
ening Banner. Dreams will
not be accepted.
Beautiful line Of Fly Rods,
Gange Hooks and Flies at Girls.
wold's.
Great variety of Fish Lines
from 1c to $3.50 each at Girls
wold's.
1t is unrighteous to return
trout to the waters from which
they are taken.
GRISWOLD
SpOrt.MusiC Neutrality-suspicious.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
SPRING is HERE /!

The signs are all out. Did
you see them, Note the pro
cession to Arlington. But also
note the procession that stops
here. The reason is that goods
are right, prices right, styles
are right and we will treat
you all right. All seasonable
goods. Note our Lawn Now
ers we will show this week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can be given safely to
children. For sale by B. A. Quinlan
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
500 Pairs New Lace Curtains

Good Lace Curtains 39c to S. Good Muslin Rufed Curtains
29co LIS Good Bobne Rufed Curtains 81 to 250 Arabian
Brussels Irish Point Motfany and Savoy Curtains from 1893
to 50 Couch Covers l50 to 400 Poreres from 200 to
$50 100 rolls China and Japan Matngs Good China Mat
ting 124c to &c., good Japan Mating 2Cc to 4Oc We have
the Gold Medal Power Loom, Extra Super All Wool Ingram
Carpets, twelve patterns at special prices
Don't forget that the first step in making welftting
ocK is to have wettng Corset All Corsets ven the
very cheapest modelled correct lnest is only ques
ton of the style buy New shapes in deep hip and ger
Soc R. & g., Royal Worcester, & B.. Warmers Angus
tine, Fexbone, and Memo selfreducing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At New York
Washington...... 0 0 0 0 o i / 0 o. 2
New York..,...., 0 2 0 ! 0 S
Batteries-MasOn and Drill; Powell and
Mcclure
At Boston
Philadelphia. 0 0 0 OIL 0 0 o.
Boston. ........... 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 a
Batterles.-Henley and Schreck; Dineen
and Farrell.
Al st. Louis
Chicago. ......... 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 IL
St Louis. .......... 0 0 0 0 0 D 2
Batteries-Owen and Sullivan; Sewer
and Sugden.
At Detroit
Cleveland. o OtO1 FL 40
Detroit. ............ o 0 ? 0 0 =
Batteries Rhodes and Bemis; Kitson
and Buelow
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-05-04
weatAer ProhahnltIe..

Partly cloudy; light winds.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-08
AFTER FORTY YEARS.

A prominent Cairo man and wife
who recently celebrated the fortieth
anniversary of their married life. re-
ceived the following from the grooms-
man:
Forty years! Why, how they fowl
So long as that? | scarce can realize.
Yet, remember well, standing side by
side,
The manly bridegroom and the bcauti-
ful bride,
On that bright and joyous night
When heart ami hand did you unite
For veal or woe, whatever Time might
bring.
OF joy or sorrow on lis mighty wing.
what wondrous changes. Then the
cruel war was on.
A generation since has come and gone.
You have had your share Of smiles and
tears.
Through IN the long. cvcntful years.
And now. a. Won descend tho gentle
slope
OF time. may each earthly hope
BE realized. and full assurance given
. Trat you and yours may find a rest in
heaven G.. W s
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-08
Diamond Joe All Right.

River men and friends Of the Ola.
mond Joe line Of steamers viii be In
terested in The fact that the suit
against the company by the attorneys
for the Leonidas estate for $1,000. is
still pending in the Davenport courts.
The criminal action Of the case
against the Diamond Joe and Mate
Dan Breen. has been put out Of thc
way. ana the estate has entered suit
for the death of the younger Leoni-
das The verdict was one thousand
dollars. and the company decided 10
LET the verdict stsnd Before the civ.
il action wss brought up The Diamond
Joe company was sold At. receiver.
ship sale at Chicago Thi1 ale the
Leonidas attorneys seek TO have So
aside. n the action ri the Cbicago
federal Judge be upheld. the state will
not gel the money. - nothing will Dc
velOp. Judge Lehman Of Dubuque.
one of The attorneys for the company
and who participated at the trial. said
recently that nothing could come out
Of Il. Since a receiver was appointed
n Chicago. the matter IS practically
settled
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-08
, ADJUSTMENTS.
) . o o o o o o O . :

Billy Kersands and his big colored
MINISTRIES, will be az the Cairo opera
house one night, Thursday. Aug. H.,
and to all lovers of genuine minstrel
sy ten name of Kersands is a guaran.
tee that all patrons. will receive their
moneys worth.
kersand's MINISTRIES is the acknowl
edged leader Of all colored comedians
and colored companies and in every
department, surpasses everything that
has gone before in genuine minstrel
sy The members of this colossal
company are genuine funmakers and
do not have to resort to vulgarity in
their efforts to please. DO not wait
until the doors are open, but get your
tickets at once or you may have to
stand up
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-08
WANTS SITE IN CAIRO
Large Concern Desires to Erect Fac.
tory MISUNDERSTANDING Visit
ed Here.

Secretary Barclay of the Board OF
Trade has recently been in cores.
pondence with another company desir-
ing location in Cairo This company
now operates one of the largest fac.
tories in the country for the manu-.
facturc of breast Jokes, single and
double trees. and other wagon parts
Timber is becoming scarce in the
country near the present Location OF
the institution and the owners are
looking for a site that will bring their
factory nearer to the field where the
raw material is to be had. They be
lieve that Cairo affords the advantages
they are seeking, provided they are
able to find suitable place here for
large factory buildings
One Of the men interested In the
company has already visited Cairo
and viii probably return here in a
few days. The Bulletin is not at lib.
erty at this time to refer to the com.
pany in question by name, but several
Cairo people have interested them
selves actively in the matter and ev.
cry effort viii be made TO locate this
industry here.