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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRESS.
Virginia Approach to Be Ready Soon
The Iron Work.

The approach to the new highway bridge
on the Virginia side is taking shape, though
1t may be several weeks before the en-
bankmeut Is completed and ready for serv-
ice. Ernest l.. Miller OF Petersburg the
contractor for the building of the big en-
bankment. has constructed narrow gauge
railway from the clay banks on the river
shore in the Arlington reservation. and is
using a donkey engine and a train of dump
ears 70 bring the material from where 1t
IS obtained to the site of the embankment.
Work was started at the end farthest
from the bridge and adjoining the Alex
andria-Washington pike. AS the earthen
embankment goes up. the track Will be
laid upon wooden trestle and the big fill
Tade by building under and around the
trestle. This Is the same method that has
been used in building all the high railway
embankments in the vicinity of the city.
The riprap retaining dixie. which VIII hold
the earthen embankment in place as the
approach is built out through the shoal
water of the river TO the bridge has been
completed. Large masses of stone have
been piled from the first pier on the Vir-
GINA side 10 the shore and these stones
VIII prevent the earth from being washed
away by the tides it is dumped from the
cars TO build up the high earthwork
The approach will be about half mile
long and al its highest part. will be about
twenty or twenty-five feet above the level
OF the river. Many hundred thousand
cubic yards of earth will be used before
the approach is completed and ready for
the electric trains and for teams to pass
over il.
The stone work of the bridge is completed
and the stone men are employed in finish
Ing up the work on the seat pier next to
the draw pier on the Washington side of
the bridge. This work will be completed
within the next day or two, and as soon
as the wooden castings above the piers can
be sawed OFF two feet below the level of
low water. Mcmillan & McDermott. the
contra ctorS for the construction of the
piers VIII have completed their part of the
improvement.
The iron work Of the bridge is also adj
Naucins rapidly. Within the last month
the IRON Tor Two piers has been placed in
position and much work done to finish nm
the piers that were in place when work
was stopped last fall. There seems to be no
doubt but that the bridge will be completed
I'm September. as was expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP-ROOT
The Wonderful Kidney. Liver and
Bladder Remedy.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY MAIL.

swamp-Root discovered by the eminent kidney
and bladder specialist promptly cures kidney. hve-.
bladder and uric acid troubles.
Some OF the early symptoms of weak kidneys are
pain or dull ache in the back. rheumatism. dizzi-
meas headache. nervousness. catarrh of the bladder
gravel or calcuE. bloating. sallow complexion
puffy dark circles under the eyes, suppression OF
urine. compelled to pass water often day snd
night.
The mild and extraordinary effect OF the world
famous kidney remedy. Dr. kilmer's Swamp Root
soon realized II stands the highest for Its won
derful cures Of the distressing cases. II you
need a medicine you should have the best.
Swamp Root Is not recommended for everything,
but n you have kidney, liver, bladder or uric acid
trouble you VIII find it just the remedy you need
Sold By druggists in hfty-ccnt and one-dolar
sizes You may have sample bottle OF DR.. Kill
Iucr's swamp Root and pamphlet that tells all
about H. including many OF the thousands Of let
tiers received from sufferers cured. both sent free
IL mail Write Or. kimer Co. Binghamton \.
y and please be TO mention that you read
this generous offer IN The Washington Sunday Star.
Don't u.ake any mistake. but remember the name.
swamp Root. DR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. and the
n liresS Ripghamtou. y. V. on every bottle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

including the practical coordination of all
the elements of the fixed defenses.
1.-The use of movable ornaments.
1.-The best system of fire direction and
control, especially with reference 10 I'M
provements of adopted systems
Best method of communication from nre
and battery commanders and 10 the guns.
Location and use OF searchllshts.
Location sof vertical and horizontal base
lines. ,,.
System of searchlight or other sisnais
between units Of defense.
.Seryice of security and information
Number, type, caliber and mounting oi
"SnfHciency and adaptability of same.
TYPE and number Of emplacements, con
struction. durability. interior arrangements
suitability Of site, plan and elevation.
..Ffficiency of ammunition service
..Means of lighting emplacements anu p'-
sition-anding stations. ,.,.,,
..Efffciency of electric plants, inciuoine
no1ver nIants generators, storage batteries
motors, etc.
"Appiication of wireless telegraphy.
..The method Of obtaining harmonious CO.
o,aratjon between the fixed and floating de-
lenses. - .,o+s
disqualification and selection OF targets
with best method of attack.
..The location and efficiency or submarine
defenses. ,,, .,a,s
"The extreme distances at which vessels
can be discovered by searchlight SO
..The extreme distances at whlch the I'LL
ferent classes of vessels can be olstlng uiSh-
ed nv searchlight. a. t E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

ouired several years to put Fort Washing
ton in it's present condition, for instance,
and 1t has only few emplacements wnen
compared with some Of the other fortihca.
tons in the coast system. The old Idea of
Notifications has been entirely abandoned
and while the old walls and the moat mere
at Fort Monroe and the stained gray stone
battlements of Forts Washington and How
ard are valuable as specimens of the handi-
work of the engineers OF long ago. they
serve little purpose in the new plans, ex-
cept to add touch of the picturesque TO
what would be rather a proSaic bit or land
scape An excellent idea OF the difference
between the new system and the old can be
gained by Washingtonians who may VISIT
Mt. Vernon or Marshall Hall, or take boat
ride down the Potomac ten or hfteen miles.
ON the left side of the river, going down,
the frowning classmates of Fort Washing
ton lend dignity to the picture and give
picturesque effect to the Maryland Nils
that rise behind It. while on the right the
nerfectIy level plain at Fort Hunt looks
simplicity itself. with not even an earth
work showing on the surface visitors
have expressed surprise at the apparent
simplicity Of the army officials in depend
ing on the stone walls of Fort Washington
to turn solid shot that penetrates six inches
of steel or shell that. in exploding, can de-
stroy a battIeship. The simplicity is on the
side of the visitor. AS matter Oh Iact,
the real works at Fort Washington are so
far removed from the old that the govern
ment Is compelled to maintain railway
system for the purpose OF transporting onl-
GERS and men and supplies from the bar
racks, magazines and storehouses to the
emplacements and from ernplacement to
emplacement and Washingtonians who are
fortunate enough to secure permission to
visit the works will recognize in the rolling
stock of this railway some of the cars that
have carried festive parties to Chevy Chase
lake and other local suburban resorts. The
Fort Washington works are invisible from
the river, and some Of the empla dement's
are at least a mile from that part Of Mary
land people know as Fort Washington
At Fort Hunt.
On the Fort Hunt side, however. the engi-
neers did not have the advantage of nat
ural concealment such as Is offered by the
woods and hills across the river. Here an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Launch Dixie Again in Service

The old steam launch Dixie which ten
or twelve years ago was a popular pleas
Ure boat on the river. will, it is stated
take new lease on life and will once
more navigate the Potomac. The Dixie
dilapidated and forlorn looking. lay for
several years after she went out of serv-
ice in tho basin now used by the bathing
beach. and later she has laid at the boat
house At the foot of 18th street She was
purchased day or two ago by Mr. James
Baker OF the Randall line. from her own
ers. and Mr. Baker will give the old craft
"A thorough overhauling and Will put her
in order for service
The Dixie is a vessel Of twelve tons bur
den and was built at Norfolk. Va, in 1875
She is fifty-two feet long. eight feet wide
and has depth of three and one-half
feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Buckroe Beach Notes.
Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
BUCKROE BEACH. Va, June 10. 1908.
The season at Buckroe Beach is in full
blast, and every day brings new arrivals TO
this popular resort. Among the latest
guests to register at the hotel are Mrs
Nellie Sweeney Palmer Richmond Va: Mr.
r. l.. Gaylord. Hampton: Mr.. Fay Cottrell
Los Angeles, Cal; Mr.. Thos. G. Leath and
Miss Monte Leath. Richmond; Miss Annie
Burrell Jones. Newport News: Miss Kath-
crime Won Bainan. Berlin: Mr.. Fl. E. Nc
Donnell. Newport News; Mr.. and Mrs S
Gordon Cummings. Hampton: Mrs. W. f.
Lucas ST. Louis. Mo-; Miss Edith Moss,
Washington, d. c.: Miss Lucy Mayo. Hy-
attville. Ind. Mr.. w. o. Knight Richmond;
Mr.. H. P. Pollock. New York; Mr. George
Castellaine, New York; Mr.. ]. J. Alsis
Richmond. and Mr.. R. w. Reynolds New
port News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

he sees boat he telerhones the fact to the
main station range finder, where the fire
commander has his station. The soldier on
lookout tells the position Of the vessel as
far as he can make 1t out. The fire COM
mander gets similar reports from other
lookouts and then plots the thing out on his
map, striking almost the exact situation of
the vessel. its speed and size, from the re-
ports of his assistants. When satisfied with
his calculations he telephones the mine OPP
orator there is something doing in block
number 46 or letter B, and directs the mine
operator to do his worst. The latter pushes
a certain button; there Is an earthquake un-
der the approaching vessel, and pieces of
her rigging. crew and hulk are distributed
over the surface of the water in perfectly
irregular manner. And the lookout in the
range tower is by this time telephoning the
fire commander that another vessel is ap-
preaching.
Hope Of the Army.
This is the process by which the soldiers
at this place hope to accomplish the de-
struction of Admiral Dickens fleet OF
course. they will not actually explode mines
under the Texas or Arkansas or Nevada,
but they have the mines there, and the YES
sells will know when they are hit. In Sc
curing information to the movements of
the fleet, the fire commander here has a
complete wireless signaling outfit at his
disposal and his scouts are distributed all
along the shore or the bay on both sides up
to and beyond Capes Henry and Charles,
the gate posts which mark the entrance to
the harbor. The men who man the guns
are In their emplacements now and will re-
main there until after the exercises are con-
cluded. Tents have been pitched for the
shelter Of the artillerymen, and their mess
outfits, including kitchens and mess tents,
are directly behind the guns. The men work
in two reliefs and will work all the time
during the next ten days. Some of the
things the army expects to learn through
the medium of the exercises are given in
the following set Of rules:
General features of attack and defense
of posts.
Tho most efficacious way for district
commanders to exercise command of artil-
lery districts, before and during an action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

fered such an important impeachment to
stormfng parties. But the real works do
not depend moat or stone wall They
are somewhere In the rear; just where. no
body Will deign to inform The Stars CORE
spondent. They consist of solid beds of
concrete, twenty, thirty, forty feet in thick
ness, and powerful steel tubes that hurl
tons of steel shot and she'll at objects
miles away and are so delicateiy poised
that, massive as they are. they can be ad-
justed so that, by touching button here,
adjusting a thumb screw there, turning a
switch at some other place. one can explode
them all and aim them with such accuracy
that a cracker box floating on the surface
of the ocean miles away from the fort can
be split to smithereens at the will Of the
operator
Other Means Of Disaster.
But it Is not altogether on the great guns
that the coast defenders depend for their
efficiency. There are other means of bring
ing down disaster on the enemy. Mines are
laid in the water that the slightest pressure
from the shore viii explode to such an eff
feet that battleship could not withstand
them.
There are two kinds of mines used In the
coast defense-those that explode by con-
tact and those that are exploded by cleo
tricity from the shore. The best and most
highly regarded of these two engines of war
Is the latter. because its operation Is abso-
lutely controlled. The master mind that
fingers the buttons that fire the guns has
under his thumb buttons communicating
with the mines. There Is something fearful
in the contemplation and study of the dia-
bolical machinery that has been put at the
service of the warrior to repel attack. And
even this is not more unnerving than the
cool and methodical manner with which the
officers in charge go about their work of
planning destruction for an enemy. 1t Is a
business with them, and 70 help them in
their business they have called into use the
most improved and up-to-date methods. To
the lay mind the work of planting strings of
highly explosive mines in the path of on
coming vessels seems to be about all the oc-
casion calls for. But that Is not half the
work. Nor does it give the officers in
charge that element OF certainty they mos,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Pastor Accepted Call.

BOSTON, Mass. June 10--Rev. Edmund
B. Young of Mount Calvary Church. Balti-
more, and formerly of New York city, has
accepted a call to be rector at st. Luke's
Episcopal Church. Chelsea, from which
Rev. Charles S. Hutchinson recently
signed to accept the rectorship of St. Glenn
ent's Philadelphia. Rev. Mr. Young will
begin his duties in Chelsea June 1S-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Injured His Jaw.

A c. Tucker, thirty-six years old whose
home is at 1892 32d street, Georgetown.
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
last night for slight conclusion and in
jury to his jaw He received the injuries
while passenger on a street car near the
Chevy Chase loop. Tucker was taken to
the hospital in automobile and was
able to go home after he had the injury
dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Attempted to Escape.

When Policeman Mcdonnell went to ar
rest Frederick Powell. colored. last night
for having committed an alleged assault
upon woman the colored man jumped
over fence and attempted to escape. In
doing so he sprained his ankle and had to
be taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment When the hospital physicians
had finished their work Powell was taken to
the first precinct station and held for a
hearing In court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Washington Boy Wins Honor.

Mr.. Henry Woog. son of Maj E. S. Woog
of this city, and a graduate of the Central
High School, class of 1900. has been selected
NV the faculty of the University of Michi-
gan as one of the editors of the Michigan
99aw Review. The editors of the Review
- aach wear selected by the faculty from
those Junior law students most conspicuous
for their standing and capacity.
THESE details are much priced and eagerly
sought after by the junior law students OF
whom there are over go
Mr.. Woog is a graduate of the literary de-
nartment Of the University of Michigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Arrested on Embezzlement Charge.

Oscar w. Haggston. forty-one years DID,
a former resident of Norfolk. Va. was ar
rested last night by Policeman Vermiliion
of the sixth precinct and locked up to
answer a charge of embezzlement The ar
rest was made on complaint of George Z.
Berdan, agent for the Bay State Chair Com
pany. Haggston was employed by Berdan
and is charged by the latter with having
collected $3.50 and failed to turn II over 10
him Haggston will be arraigned tomor-
royv morning in the Police Court and given
an opportunity to make an explanation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
NAVAL Ordnance Experts.

Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the naval
bureau of ordnance, has recommended that
four midshipmen be assigned to duty in the
bureau of ordnance for special instruction.
with a view to their exclusive employment
In ordnance duty to take the places OF four
midshipmen who are about to be promoted
TO the grade of ensign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Died on Ocean Steamship.

NEW YORK, June 10.-During the voy-
age of TIE American liner St. Louis. which
arrived here from Southampton and Cher
bourg this evening, Marshall G. Wilson.
native of Baltimore. who came aboard at
Cherbourg in the last stages of consump
ton, died and his remains were consigned
to the sea. Mr.. Wilson, who had been in
business in Paris for many years, had sail
ed hoping to die in his native land. His
wife, who is a French woman, accompanied
him. and will return home on the ST. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
ENGAGED in an Alteration.

Joseph Gay and Timothy Munday, young
colored men, engaged in an alteration In
their home, 1249 Wards alley northwest,
last evening about 8 O'Clock. 1t became
necessary for the police TO take hand In
the affair. Munday was removed TO the
Emergency Hospital. The surgeons found
that he had sustained several cuts about
his head and arm. The patient was able
to leave the hospital short time after
the wounds had been dressed. Gay depart
ed from the house Immediately after the
fght The police are looking for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

fficted wound about two inches long
which was dressed at the Casualty Hos
pital. The trouble between these residents
of Good Hope about a bill. John was
satisfied with the result OF the encounter
and went home with his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
A Family Quarrel.

John Hardy. colored. thirty-fve years old.
and Carrie Hardy, his wife. engaged in a
quarrel last night near 18th and M streets
southeast about 1890 O'Clock. and the wom-
an, It Is charged, struck her husband on
his forehead with Q brick. The missile in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Ell E AND A G III E

My father had been 4 sufferer from sick headache
To- the last twenty five years and never found any
relief until he began taking your Cascarets. Since
hc has begun taking Cascarets he has never had
iE' headache. They have entirely cured him.
Carcarets do what you recommend them TO do.
i VI Dickson. 112O Resiner ST. W lanapOlls. Ind.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17
Karl Bee ONES
Nor S King!

The return Of the plebiscite
are still Incomplete but no
change iii It's main features is
now le. The returns from
418 conststl1enc 3 show 238, 4l8
votes in favor Of Prince Karl of
Denmark, as king of Norway
and 62, 739 against him. There
pub icans expected TO poll 80 333
per cent of the votes. but only
obtained I'll per cent. III
An interesting eculiarity of
the plebiscite is the strong nlon-i
archicaI maj rities obtained in
the republ ican leaders constit-
snencies. Ii is noticeable that
the nlonarchists seem to control
the districts slllro unding Chris
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17


mus sorensen, w. G. Samuels,
w w ebster, Norman Morrison,
John Dahlen, Fred A. Baker and
sJorgerl Meike lson. Later the
directors organized and reflect
led the old officers, as follows:
Jos. M. Kell y, preside nt, Raslnus3
ESorensen, vice resident and
treasurer, and Fred A. Baker,
secretary
will be interesting to know
that this year the road cleared
ABBOT $50, 90. !. 49,; -.
! The stock hold ers however de-
cided to- declare no dividend and
Ito use the net earnings iii the
building Of iinproy ements.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17
Old ()ffic ers
Are r ted

Z "A meeting Of the STOCK lders
of the Farmers raod was held
In this city Tuesday evening,
and was well attended The fol-
lowing were elected board of
directors Jos. M. Kelly Rass
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17
III tn A III liz HE 1 DRD l,'

cried Hannah Plant Of Little Rock.
Ark. for the relief Z got from.
Buck lens Arnica SalYe. It cured
my fearful running sores which,
nothing else would heal and from
whiehII suffered for S years. ID
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17

Farmers Attention i am sell
ing good, dry oak wood in FIVE
cord lots at prices So cheap you
cannot afford TO burn coal On
a. Dodge.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-17

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-05-24
A Very Tragic Death.

A Very Tragic Death.
Our town was horror stricken
by the intelligence of the very
tragic death of Mr.. Jeter w. Grim
on Thursday last. This good
man-we say good man because
he was one of the best citizens of
the town of Johnston-had been
blowing all day and about sun
down rode home as usual, sitting
sideways upon his horse. The ami
NAL gave a sudden bound or leap
which caused Mr.. Grim to fall.
and becoming entangled IN the
.plow gear be was dragged for a
quarter Of mile: with the horse
going at rapid gate. The fright
ened animal was stopped near Mr..
Crim's house and tie unfortunate
man was rescued or disentangl ed
but be had been 30 seriously in-
iured that he died within a half
an hour, never regaining con-
sciousness. The deceased was a
Confederate veteran and an active
oember Of the Johnston Baptist
.rch. He was also the senior
,ember of the mercantile firm of
Grim 4 Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-05-24
Very Prompt Settlement.

1t gives the editor ofthe Adver-
tiser pleasure to testify to the ut
most fairness and promptness Of
the officials of the Northern Tn-
surance Company in the settle
ment of their losses. The house in
which Mrs. G. j. Ashley resided
was burned op May the LIST. The
adjuster for the company came to
Edgefeld on May the 5th, and the
very day, May 18th, that his report
was received by Special Agent f I.
c. Calkins, of Atlanta, the latter
forwarded a check for 5000, the
full amount of the policy. We are
indebted to the company for SO
prompt settlement, also to Mes
srs. C. A. Griffin & Co., who repre-
sent this large company in Edge
field, for valuable assistance SO
cheerfullY rendered.