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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
SPOTTED FEVER RECORD.
Largest Number of Cases Since the
Epidemic of 1879

a dispatch from New York says: Al
though the officials of the health depart
ment have been predicting less prevalence
of cerebro-spinal meningitis with the arri-
val of warmer weather. the disease. which
is also called spotted fever" has been In
creasing in the city steadily for several
weeks, and there are no indications at
present of abatement, The disease is not
classed as contagious. in the sense that
physicians are required to report all cases
coming to their notice. and therefore the
only reports by which the health depart
ment can tell the status of the disease are
the reports of deaths.
The sanitary officials profess to see moth
ing alarming in the prevalence of the dis
ease this year, saying that while 1t is UNI
usually prevalent, is increasing and is of a
more malignant type than usual, 1t invari-
ably becomes scarce in summer. Ordinarf-
1y the disease makes its appearance early
every spring and causes slight mortality,
such as is shown In the weekly report of
last year. 1t is regarded as mildly conta-
family are rarely afflicted. Since only
deaths are reported there has been no way
of determining the relative mortality.
The health department officials and hos
pital physicians agree in the statement
that so little is known about the cause OF
cerebro-spinal meningitis that IL is impos-
sible to tell how persons contract 1t Pre-
vious to this year the disease never has
assumed an epidemic form, except in 1872
when 7s2 deaths were reported in the old
city of New York. now the borough of
Manhattan. The disease that year remain
ed prevalent all through the summer.
reaching it's highest point In May. The
special report on that epidemic said that,
while there is no doubt that the epidemic
variety of the disease 10 due to specific
poison the .'etiology of the disease is OBJ
scure" In the epidemic of 1872, as this
year. most Of the persons who died from
the disease were children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
KILLED IN AMBUSH.
Further Particulars of the Killing of
American Soldiers.

Particulars of the ambush which occurred
at Simpatem, on the east shore of Lake
Liguasan, Island of Mindanao. May Ga
report Of which was printed in The Star
yesterday, show that the officers killed
were First Lieut.. Harry A. Woodruff and
Second Lieut. Joseph H. Hall, both of the
18th Infantry.
The detachment of the 18th which Is on
duty in the Philippines has formed part of
the force under Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood,
with which he conducted a campaign to
put down the last traces of hostility to
American control in the archipelago Some
time ago General Wood announced that
conflict with the Moros was inevitable, and
undertook some vigorous movements.
The military plan pursued has been that
of sending small accommodating forces on
short ''hikes" through the country to keep
the Moro bands on the move and prevent
any assembling in force for a genuine en-
gagement with the American troops.
Gen. Wade's Report.
Acting Adjutant General Hall today re-
cefved the following cable message from
Gen Wade commanding the division Of
the Philippines. in regard to the recent
ambuscade:
while on a reconnaissance to locate
Datto Ali, who had been sending in
threatening messages and trying to stir
up trouble, detachment of Company F,
18th Infantry, consisting of thirty-nine
enlisted men, was attacked by Moros near
Lake Liguasan, Mindanao. the Sth in
slant. First Lieut.. Harry A. Woodruff,
Second Lieut.. Joseph III. Hall and fifteen
enlisted men were killed and five enlisted
men wounded. The names of the killed
and wounded will be reported by later
cable. Gen. Wood has ordered troops to
proceed and recover bodies and arms of
our killed and to punish the offenders.
No further details have been received
The Officers Killed.
Lieut. Woodruff was born in Indiana
and appointed second lieutenant, 18th In
fantry. in April 1899, from New York
He became first lieutenant. 27th Infantry,
in February, 1901, and was transferred to
Gently married the daughter of Col E E.
bravo of the subsistence department. sta
toned at Governors Island.
Lieut.. Hall was born In Alabama and
was private in the 1st Colorado Volun-
teer Infantry during the Spanish war
He afterward enlisted in the regular
army and was appointed second lieu
tenant nth Infantry, in October 1902
Winfield Harper. who commanded the un-
fortunate detachment, was born in Wash
fngton. and entered the army through the
ranks. He served as private, corporal and
sergeant OF Battery L, Sd Artillery, from
June ID, 1898, to July, 1899, when he went
to the volunteer service. Obtaining an APP
pointment at large as first lieutenant, he
served with the Seth United States Tnfan-
try In the Philippine campaign He was
honorably mustered out of the volunteer
service on June III, 1901. and on the follow
ing day accepted appointment as first lieu
tenant in the regular army, being assigned
to the nth Infantry. His commission was
dated from February 2, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

of the International traffic across the 18TH
mus which Is now fixed the English
pound sterling or the French franc will be
shifted to the American basis.
CHARLES NJ. PEPPER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

Three negroes were convicted OF forgery
and sentenced to prison In Nansemond
years: Ed. COPELAND. two years, and John
Long, three years.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
RUSSIA AND GERMANY.
Great Britain Urged To Form Alliance
TO Prevent Mischief.

London, Sept. 19.-The Spectator
contains an article discussing the re-
ported agreement between Russia and
Germany concerning Kiauchau, say
ing it has every reason to believe the
story is based on facts.'' The Specta-
tor warns Great Britain against COM
placency, in view of the possibility
that France may be drawn into the
understanding in which case a situa-
ton might arise resembling the inter
vening which robbed Japan of Port
Arthur LAS such a development might
involve Great Britain in serious dan
gers, it behooves her" the Spectator
adds, Ito endeavor to arrange an IN
derstanding with France"
In conclusion the article asks wheth-
er Emperor William was wise to run
the risk, in the event of Japan's being
victorious, or receiving a polite Japan
csc reminder that Kiauchau belongs
to China and that to surrender the
lease of that port would greatly con-
duce to the peace of the world.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
WAS NO FRICTION,
japan Seems Pleased With Frempiness
OF The Americans.

Washington, Sept. Negotiations
between the United States and japan
regarding the disposition of the crew
of the Russian armed transport Lena
while that vessel is interned at San
Francisco, it is said, will take place
in this city. Regarding the action of
this government in permitting the
Lena to disarm Japanese minister Ia
kahira said:
Il took pleasure in cabling to my
government the details of the Lena
incident and the prompt action Of the
American government in the matter.
While, of course, it is for my govern
ment to indicate it's views in the mat
ter in doubt not the prOmptness of
the American officials will cause salts.
faction to the authorities at Toxic.
81 received a telegram from the
Japanese consul general at San Fran
cisco denying that there had been the
slightest friction between himself and
the American officials"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Last of a Noted GaIIows.

The wooden gallows in the Jail yard
has been torn down to make room for
modern steel structure. By way OF
a grim joke the sheriff's Office spread
the report that Deputy Sheriff Love
intended to take the frame of the ven
cradle instrument of death to his
home and build a chicken house out
of it, on the theory that no negro, no
matter how ardent a lover Of chick
en- meat, would dare to rob such a
hen r0ost
AS a matter of fact, the old gallows
is to be split into kindling wood for
use in the furnace of the court house.
This morning a negro man who has
seen years of service as an attache OF
the sheriff's office, was engaged in pill
ing up the weather beaten lumber I'M
der the steps of the portico on the
north side of the court house The
steps. intact, lay stretched on the
ground.
Many man has taken his last
walk up those stairs said Bystand-
er. Indeed, they have" said the col
Ored man. Il have seen twelve of
them go that way-Hawes and Byars
and Scroggins and Ben Eldridge and
others. Makes me feel kind O. creepy
% handle this stuff, but guess it will
0urn all right. Birmingham News.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
ADOPT STARVATION PLAN.
Japanese Give Up Trying To Take Pert
Arthur BY Assault.

Paris. Sept. 19-The Matin publish
ed long interview with Baron Haya-
shi, the Japanese minister in Lon
don, who is quoted as saying:
Before the war we demanded that
Russia recognize China's sovereignty
over Manchuria. Today, after our vic
tories and expenses, we are no Ions
er content with our former demand.
After the fall of Port Arthur our con-
ditions will be still more extreme and
after taking Vladivostok, they will be
yet more extreme.
The next battle will be at Tie pass.
We shall continue hostilities through
out the winter. We have given up the
plan of taking Port Arthur by assault,
and will compel its capitulation by
famine. Its fall would free $4,000
men, and enable them to reinforce
our northern army, but we do not need
them just now"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Was Prominent Ia War And Politics Of
Germany.
SON OF LATE IRON CHANCELLOR.
Always Declined to Join any Political
GrouP-His Large Fortune and I'll
tie Goes to His 7-Year-old Son, Otto
Bismarck.

FREDERICKSBURG, Sept 20.-Prince
Herbert Bismarck is dead. The end
was painless.
Since he ceased to be foreign min
lister on the retirement of his father
in 1890, Prince Herbert Bismarck had
taken part in public affairs only as
a member of the reichstag. He al
ways declined to join any political
group, steadfastly calling himself an
Independent.
Prince Bismarck's father trained
him for his successor as chancellor
of the German empire, and advanced
him rapidly in the diplomatic service
until at the age of 40 years he was
minister of foreign affairs, in which
position he took part in nearly every
important international transaction.
An incident that nearly wrecked
Prince Herbert's career, and that
caused the old chancellor great an
noyance, was Prince, then Count, Her
bert's elopement with Princess Caro-
lath Beuthen, the wife of Prince Karl,
the head of that distinguished Silesi-
an house. The princess was of the
hatfield family, and young Bismarck
at the time was his fathers private
secretary. Count Herbert lived with
the princess in Southern Italy for d
few weeks, and then at the command
Of his father returned to Germany.
The princess afterward was divorced
and has since died.
The title of Prince Bismarck and
the large fortune of the deceased will
go to his seven-yeard-oId son, Otto.
The late Emperor Frederick gave
to Chancellor Bismarck extensive for
ests in Friedrichsruhe which have
since increased in value, and the chan
cellor gave to Prince Herbert $2,400,-
900 in securities and cash. The es-
tate is now estimated now to be worth
100000 exclusive of lands.
Prince Bismarck was born in 1919,
and was the oldest son of the late
Prince Otto Bismarck, the great chan
ceIlor of Germany. He studied law
in the Berlin and Bonn universities,
served in the Prussian army as a lieu
tenant of reserves during the Franco
German war of 1901, and was Sc
verely wounded at the battle of Mars
la-Tour. In 1873 Herbert became Of
fetal of the department Of foreign af-
fairs, and was assistant to his faith
er, then chancellor. He was attach
ed to the German legations at Berne
and at Vienna from 1874 to 1877. La
ter on the deceased became counselor
of the German embassy in London,
and subsequently occupied the same
OF In hn
was appointed minister extraordinary
at The Hague, and in 1885 he became
under secretary of state in the depart
ment of foreign affairs.
Prince Herbert leaves five children,
two girls and three boys. His broth
er William had four children all of
whom are alive. The Countess Won
Rentzau has no children.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
HE'D LULL THEM TO SLEEP.
Visionary Had Great Scheme for Use
On Pullman Cars.

Visionary Had Great Scheme for Use
On Pullman Cars.
One of the oldest ideas developed
recently was discovered by a man
who had advertised for opportunities
FOR investment. One of the answers
merely asked for an interview, stat
ing that the idea was too valuable
TO be communicated by mail. 1t was
straightforward business communica-
ton and an appointment was made,
which was kept by man who might
have been a lawyer or broker, so
far as outward appearances were con-
cerned. Only when he began to talk
did it become apparent that he be-
Ionged to the army of Missionaries.
He found, he explained, that only
a small percentage of those who trav-
eled in sleeping cars were able to
obtain rest, owing to the roar and rat
tie of the train. His invention was
designed to overcome this difficulty.
It was his plan to have small tubes
installed along the sides of the cars
below and above the windows. A
slight opening at each end of the
berths would enable one to plug in an
earpiece similar to those used in pho
nographs, and thus exchange for the
rattle of the trucks soft music to lull
them to sleep. One photograph, he
explained, would supply the entire
car, and a slight extra charge might
be made for the use of the tubes
For the cost of the patent he was
willing to let anyone come in for a
half interest, and he was much sur
prised when this generous offer was
declined
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
CHANGE FOOD
Some Very Fine Results Follow.

The. wrong kind of food will put
the body in such a diseased condition
that no medicines will cure it. There
is no way but to change food. A man
il No. says:
For years I was troubled so With
my nerves that sometimes 1 was pros
trated and could hardly ever get in
fun month at my work.
my stomach, back and head would
throb so could get no rest at night
except by fits and starts, and always
had distressing pains.
81 was quite certain the trouble
came from my stomach but two ply
sicians could not help me and all the
tonics failed and so finally l turned
to food.
when 1 had studied up on food
and learned what might be expected
from leaving of meat and the regu-
lar food / had been living on, / felt
that a change to Grape-Nuts would be
Just what was required so / went to
eating it.
From the start l got stronger and
better until I was well again and
from that time / haven't used a BIT
Of medicine for I haven't needed any.
81 am SO much better in every way.
sleep soundly nowadays and am free
frcm the bad dreams Indeed this
food has made such q great change
in me that my wife and daughter
have taken it up and we are never
without Grape-Nuts on our table now
adays. 1t is a wonderful sustainer
and we frequently have nothing else
at ali but saucer Of Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast or supper" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
Good food and good rest. These
are the tonics that succeed where all
the bottled tonics and drugs fail.
Ten days trial Of Grape-Nuts will
show one the road to health, strength
and vigor. There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, THE Road to WelIyiIIa
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
The Reason Why.

Drummond, Wis, Sept. 10 Especially
Whole families in Bayfield, County
are singing the praises of Dodds Kid
ney Pills and the reason why is given
in experiences such as that of Mr.
T. T. Void, well-known citizen here
Il had such pains in my back that
l did not know what to do" says Mr.
Void, and as l came across an adver-
tisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills l sent
for box. That one box relieved me
of all my pains. My wife also used
them and found them just what she
needed. + recommend Dodd's Kidney
Pills as a sure cure for Backache and
other Kidney Troubles"
Backache is one of the earliest
symptoms of Kidney Disease. DOdd'S
Kidney Pills cure it promptly and per-
manently and prevent it developing
into Rheumatism, Dropsy, Diabetes or
Bright'S Disease
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
threaten e strike AGAIN.

Chicago. Sept. 17.-Of nearly TO-
600 union men still unemployed at the
stock yards, COO were reinstated yes
terday. Members of the cattle butch
ers' union are threatening to strike
again unless more of their number
are put back to work speedily.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Too Many Soldiers There.

Manila, Sept lit has been rec
commended that the force of American
soldiers in the Philippine Islands be
reduced from its present standing of
foSr regiments of cavalry and nine
of infantry to three regiments of cav
airy and seven of infantry.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Mexican War Veterans.

ST Louis, Mo-, Sept. 19.-The Next
can War Veterans Association, which
has been in convention in this city,
was entertained at the Texas pavilion.
The feature of the programme exercis-
es, arranged in honor of the veterans,
was a characteristic address by ''Pri-
vate'' John Allen of Mississippi.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Flood Conditions Improve.

Laredo Tex, Sept. 2O.-Reports
from various points along the river
between Eagle Pass and Rio Grande
show that the food conditions have
greatly improved and the danger of
further damage is past.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
JAPs ARE SMELLING MUkDEN.
Dispatch From Toxic to London Says
They Are.

London, Sept. 20.--1t is asserted in
a recent dispatch from Toxic to the
Express, that the Japanese are VigOr-
ously Smelling the Russian positions
at Mukden, preparatory to a general
advance and endeavOring, by a wide
turning movement, to cut off General
Kuropatkin's retreat. The Japanese
armies, the dispatch adds, are dispos-
ed in the same relative positions as in
the fighting before Lao Yang.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
CROWN PRINCE MUST PAY.
Commissioners Decide He is not Ex-
empt From Taxation.

Breslau, Prussia, Sept. 1.-THE ap-
peal of the Crown Prince Frederick
Wiiiann, against paying taxes on his
estate of Gels was decided against
him by the district tax administrat-
ors, who upheld the judgment of the
cantonal authorities, that only the
sovereign. and not members of his
family, are exempt from taxation.
The tax administrators assessed the
prince 81 ,25O on his income from the
estate of S31. 800
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Nearess as Lawyer.

Lexington, KY, Sept 17.-For the
first time in the history of Kentucky,
a colored woman has been admitted
as a member of the bar and licensed
to practice law.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Victim of Hiccouahs.

Dover, Del, Sept. 2O.-Dr. Henry
Ridgely president of the Farmers
Bank of Delaware, and one of the
weaIthiest and most prominent citi-
pens OF the state, died. His death was
due to hiccOughs.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
The Corn ESCAPED.

Lincoln, Sept 19.-The Nebraska
corn crop escaped frost. A heavy
gale of warm air whipped the cold
wave back, and warmer weather is
forecaSted
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Sc. 600 Reward.

Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 20.-A proclama-
ton was issued by the Dominion gov
ernment offering $4,000 reward for
the capture of the bandits who held
up the Canadian Pacific railway train
at Mission Junction and robbed the
exDresS car
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
ls he Boil WeeviI.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. ia mys-
terious black weevi1 which bores into
the blooms and young bolls of cotton,
has appeared near Leeds, in this coun-
ty, and cotton farmers believe the pest
is the Mexican boil Weevil. The
insect has already done much damage
- cotton
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
transferred to Omaha.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 19.-The re-
mainder of the Western League base
ball games scheduled for this season,
in st. Joseph, have been transferred
to Omaha, on account of lack of pat
rOna2e
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
LOST Her Way in a Foo.

Milwaukee, Sept 20.-The Union
Line steamer Ramapo went aground
near the Milwaukee country club
having lost her course during fog
Two passengers aboard were brought
ashore.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
ADVANCING From the East.

Mukden, Sept. 2O.-It is reported
here that the japanese are advancing
on Mukden from the east. A strong
force of Russians is ready to meet
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
Great Council of Red Men.

st Joseph, Mo-. Sept. 17.-At the
session of the great council Of Red
Men Nashville, Tenn, was chosen as
the next meeting place FOG the great
council.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
10 Return to Washinaton.

Oyster Bay, Sept. Arrangements
have been made for the return of the
president and his family to Washing
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-24
QUEEN OF ITALY HAS A SON.
He Has Received The Title of Prince
of Piedmont

Racconigi, Italy, Sept. IA son
was born to Queen Helena at the roy
al palace here. Both mother and
child are doing well. The infant has
received the name of Humbert and
the title of Prince OF Piedmont
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-27
The Doctor Knew Best.

A Pennsylvania farmer named Hans
was subject to some kind Of fits which
rendered him totally unconscious for
hours at time and. on several occa-
sions convinced his good wife that She
was widow. It was pretty generally
known that she was by no means
ayerse to the widowed state, for she
and the doughty Hans did not live In
peace and amity.
One day Hans was stricken as usual
The good wife applied the usual RENE
dies, but this time they failed to revive
the unconscious man. A doctor was
called, and after a thorough examina-
ton he shook his head and said SOL
emily:
"Dot iss zL bed. Hiss ISIS todt dead"
The widow pretended to be overcome
with grief, and, leaning over the pros
trate form of her husband, she walled
"Oh, mein Hans ISIS todt! MCin Hans
fss todtr'
But Hans, reviving suddenly, ex'
claimed:
"Nein, nein! Jch ben nit todt!'
Hans, said his wife reprovingly
"lje still. Der doctor knows best"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-27
Fight Will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in clos
ing their ears against the contin-
ual recommendation of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
will have a long and bitter fight
with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read
what T. R. Beall of Beall, Miss,
has to say: "Last fall my wife
had every symptom of consump-
ton. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else
had failed. Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely
cured her." Guaranteed by D.
A. Henderson,, druggist. Price,
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.