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The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
A Chicago Alderman Owes His EleC
ton to Chamberlain's Cu0gh
Remedy.

ct can heartily conscientiously recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
affections of the throat and lungs, says
Hon. John Shenick, 220 s. Peoria ST.,
Chicago. "Two years ago during pol
itical campaign, caught cold after be-
ing overheated, which irritated my throat
and I was finally compelled to stop. as 1
could not speak aloud. In my extremity
friend advised me to use Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. took two doses that
afternoon and could not believe my SEN
ses when I found the next morning the
inflammation had largely subsidized.
took several doses that day. kept right
on talking through the campaign, and
1 thank this medicine that won my
seat in the Council" This remedy is
for sale by w. j. Sedberry.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Full of Business to the End.

Commercial Travel (wrecked on
a desert island to cannibals)-
Well, since you are determined to
eat me kindly do me one last ia.
vor. Use our brand of mustard
for the sause. 1t improves the
flavor of all meat; it never molds
or absorbs moisture. You'll find a
sample box in my right hand coat
pocket.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Strikes Hidden Rocks.

When your ship of health strikes the
hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, etc., you are lost, if you don't
get help from DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, j. w. KcKin-
non, of Talladega Springs, Ala, writes:
81 had been very i'll with pneumonia,
under the care of two doctors, but was
getting no better when began to take
DR.. Kings New Discovery. The first
dose gave relief, and one bottle cured
me-" Sure cure for sore throat, bron-
chitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed
at all drug stores, price Soc and $l.00.
Trial bottle free. -
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Letter from Lasater. alias pyland on
the Rhine.

Letter from Lasater, alias Pyland on
the Rhine.
DR.. Ellis, physician and surgeon
of our city, shouldered his pill bags
this morning March. the 4th, in
auguration day, and struck out
acress the Bosphorous when be en-
gagged his services to the Glen Lum-
Der Co., and all the people mourn.
Must DR.. Ellis be forgot.
And never brought to mind,
And the good deeds that he hath
wrought
In Lasater on the Rhine.
Nay, verify says wolovely maid.
ems who deeply mourn his depart
ure, and all through the day and
into the cleaning are heard humm-
ing these words:
Behold your little turtle dove
Sitting on yonder pine.
Mourning for its own true love
An SO do 1 for mine.
While ye Stoney who is ladies
man and is always in sympathy
with the bereaved would say cheer
up dear girls, Judge J. l.. Ford
whose smiles grow deeper and
broader as the years role by is still
hoping to discover the eye of pity
and says all he asks is little wo-
man who can cook good fritters and
make beef soup
Having known DIR. Ellis long and
intimately am prepared to say, he
is gentleman and scholar, and
being Baptist, are won't to cay
very good Judge of good whiskey.
Trust in his new home he will find
ooddles of friends and heavy OF
lovely maides. who are won't to
strew roses in his pathway.
SToNEwALL No. 2.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Champion LInIment for Rheumatism

Chas. Drake, mail carrier at Chap
inville, Conn, says: "Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is the champion of all lini-
ments. The past year / was troubled a
great deal with rheumatism in my shout
der. After trying several cures the store
keeper here recommended this remedy
and it completely cured me-" There is
no use of anyone suffering from that
painful ailment when this liniment can
be obtained for small sum. One ap-
plication gives prompt relief and it's
continued use for short time will pro-
duce permanent cure. For sale by
w. j. Sedberry.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

Nasa, Catarrh quickly yitds to treat
meut by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the SOC. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

"My experience with these here
gilt,edged investment Stocks" said
Farmer Foddershucks, sis that
they fully live up ter their name,
They're good'eal like gold bricks,
the gilt bein' entirely confined to
tn edges"
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Bad Case.

A London curate the other day
received an astonishing answer to
an inquiry after a parishioner's
health.
"Well, Sir" said the parisher,
sometimes 1 feels anyhow; some
times 1 feels nohow, and there be
times when | feels as stiff as a
himmiege!" -Smith' Weekly.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick is cred
tied with having and safely Sc.
GREETED funds in the neighborhood
of a million and half dollars by
her method of strenuous finance.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
In the Winter Time

Take Or. Merdenhall's Chill and Fever
Cure, The vehicle comprises an excel
lent Cough Medicine combined with
Antiperiodics which break up Coughs,
Colds ana LaGrippe quicker than any
other known remedy. No cure, no pay.
Sold by j F. Crow Drug Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
Jles, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is rs cents. Druggists or by
mail The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

Great encouragement is held out
that the cotton mill at Denison will
pass into hands of capitalists who
will operate it in the spring. The
mill cost $500, 900 and the machi-
merry is in good order.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

Steam has by no means made
sailing vessels obsolete. The total
number of them in the world is
still 1894 as against only 0,561
steamers.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

If it bilious attack take Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and quick cure is certain. For sale
by w. j.. Sedberry.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

A grand st. Patrick's Day cele-
bration will be held in Houston on
the 18th of March.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-03-11

A New York physician is in favor
of drowning all idiots. Who's to
decide who are idiots?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
COAST SURVEY SERVICE,
Steamer Endeavor at Headquarters in
Baltimore-Personal Items.

The United States coast survey steamer
Endeavor. which has for the past two
years been employed in survey work on the
Potomac river in the vicinity of Colonial
Beach and later on the Virginia coast in
the vicinity of Norfolk has completed that
work and returned to the coast survey
headquarters near Baltimore. She is to be
made ready for service on Chesapeake bay
In the vicinity of Crsfield and will sail for
her new post Of duty in a few days, after
she cleans boilers and takes on stores.
Capt. Z. a. Young, who has been in com
mand Of the Endeavor for several years
past. has been detached from that vessel
and ordered to duty at the coast survey
bureau in this city.
1t is stated that Capt Young will shortly
be ordered to the Philippines and placed in
command of one of the coast survey vessels
in service on the coast of those islands He
has been succeeded in command Of the En-
deavor by Mr.. E. c. Sasnett. Capt Sas-
nett has as his staff. aids and watch Of
ficers. j. c. Gauger, H. NJ. Roy, H. D. Lor-
ing and j. i. Lewis. Mr.. w. J. Henderson
Is chief engineer in charge of the engine
room. On her trip to Baltimore the En-
deavor picked up in the ST. Marys river at
the mouth of the Potomac the coast survey
launch No. 515, which is intended for duty
with the steamer Bache now fitting out at
Baltimore for service in tropical waters
during the winter months.
Mr.. William Sanger of the coast survey
steamer Bache, who has been on month S
leave of absence at his home in the north,
has rejoined his steamer at Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
Floral Decorations for Holiday Affairs.
Appropriate schemes. Shaffer. 18th &, Eye"
Advertisement.
Mems Club Entertains.

The Mems Club of the North Capitol
Methodist Episcopal Church held its
monthly meeting Tuesday evening, and
upon conclusion of its regular business
the entertainment committee took charge
and gave an entertaining program. The
Columbian quartet rendered several seIec-
lions, which were applauded. and com
song by Mr.. J. A. Trunnell also came In
for good share of commentator Messrs
w. A. Lyles, Edward Hutchinson and F.
A. Hutchinson also added greatly to the
entertainment by the rendition of popular
vocal selections. Mr.. J. A. Ricketts, did
the honors at the plano, and Mr.. Hickey
kept the entire gathering in an uproar
with his humorous recitations. At the con-
clusion of the musical feature a good, ap-
petizing spread was served.
Rev. Harold NJ. Rider, pastor, acting as
POSTMASTER, called on several of the mem
bers for responses to toasts, which brought
forth some very good stories and witty
sayings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
REPAIRS TO CRAFT.
Sand scow, Longboat and Schooner
Yacht on Ways.

There is on the railway at Benefits
boatyard large sand scow belonging to
MIR, John Miller, which is to be rebuilt and
used as the hull for pile-driving machine
which Mr.. Miller will fit up for service on
the Eastern branch in deepening the water
at the mouth OF one OF the big sewers at
the upper end of the branch in the rear of
the almshouse The contract for this work
was given Mr.. Miller by the District au-
thoifties the day he sold his tug and dredge
to parties iii Haiti, and this machine is to
be fitted up to take the place of the sold
machine. 1t Is expected it Will be ready for
service in about two weeks. and work will
then be started unless the weather condi-
tons prevent.
The longboat Osceola is to be hauled out
as the Miller scow is completed and put
overheard. The Osceola is to be given a
thorough overhauling of hull and will be
calked from stem to stern. When put
overheard she will be ready for service on
the river. as long as the river remains
open this winter, and will run cargoes or
cord wood from river points to this city
The large auxiliary power schooner
yacht Cicona, belonging to Mr.. Ralph
Gait, will be hauled out at Benefits to be
equipped with larger engine and to be
made ready for a cruise of several weeks
in Florida waters this winter as soon as
the Osceo,a leaves the railway. 1t Is ex-
pected the yacht will start south about the
middle of next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
IN BAD CONDITION
OYSTER DREDGER SUFFERING
FROM RECENT HARDsHIPs.

William Lewis, colored thirty-eight years
Old, reached this city from Baltimore yes
terday afternoon. returning to his home at
No. IL Fay's court southwest. When he
reached the Baltimore and Ohio depot, how
ever. he was too i'll to continue TO his home.
and had to be sent to the Casualty
Hospital. He had been assaulted, he said,
with a piece of iron and his skull fractured
by another man on an oyster boat. During
the short time he was in Baltimore after
his return from the oyster beds he was
treated at hospital and a piece of his
skull removed.
The wound gave him considerable trouble
after he reached this city and he had 1t
dressed at the Casualty Hospital. His con-
dition was SO serious that he was sent to a
ward. 1t was stated this morning at the
hospital that there had been a. slight i'm
provement in his condition.
Lewis and two other dredgers reached
Baltimore on steamer from Pocomoke
City and complained to Marshal Langham-
mer of bad treatment which they declared
they had received at the hands of men on
the oyster boat. Lewis and his companions
claim that they were each given 81 and
put ashore at Muddy creek from where
they walked to Pocomoke City, distance of
about twenty miles.
Upon reaching Baltimore Tuesday morn
ing Lewis obtained treatment at the City
i1oSpitdI anu WAS peFnlflteQ 10 steep III d
police station that night. Yesterday he
was given transportation to this city. 1t
rs claimed by Lewis and his companions
that after leaving Baltimore they were
charged SO each for passage on the boat
TO the oyster beds instead of being paid for
the work they did on the boat. They were
told in Baltimore that their case came with
in the jurisdiction of Virginia and that they
would have to appeal to the Virginia au-
thorities.
LAS for Virginia" said one of the men
there is no law for us there, nor is there
any law On the oyster beds. Men are beaten
and abused and have no redress The sit
uatfon there is too terrible for description.
Il was charged 60 cents for this oilskin
cap, $3.50 for pair of overalIs, s2.T5 for
a Jacket and $3.50 for pair Of gum boots.
Then, after working hard till last Sunday.
l was put ashore with 81 as my pay for
two months and six days work. at SIS a
month
Should Lewis be fortunate enough to re-
cover he will go back to Baltimore or Vir-
GINA to insist upon a prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
ARMY AND NAVY UNION.
Meeting Held Tuesday Evening by
Roosevelt Garrison.

There was a large attendance of mem
bers OF the Army and Navy Union at a
meeting held Tuesday evening in the
hall at No. OLA 9th street northwest, under
the auspices of Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Garrison, No. "A. After the regular bust
ness of the organization had been dis
pensed with the entire assemblage took UP
the question of legislation looking toward
the erection in this city of new tempo
rary home for ex-soldiers and sailors.
The action of the committees of the al
lied patriotic and military organizations,
eighteen IN number. which Is working for
the passage of this bill in Congress, was
heartily approved. Senator Gallinger was
particularly commended for the interest he
has shown In the welfare of the soldiers,
as well Representative Bishop of Mich
igan. The gathering unanimously voted to
attend in a body tonight the lecture OF
Bishop c. c. McCebe at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church. Az and C
streets northwest.
Commander Browne announced that dur
ing the first week of the New Year public
installations OF the officers OF all the gar
risons of the Army and Navy Union would
take place at the new headquarters of the
organiza ton, No. 910 Pennsylvania avenue,
and on this occasion the hall would be pro-
fusely decorated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
PREPARATORY WORK.
Construction of Pier Under the New
Railway Bridge.

The sand-digging machine of the Potomac
Dredging Company was brought up from
Piscataway creek yesterday evening and
taken to the railway bridge over the outlet
from the tidal basin, where 1t will be en-
ployed in digging the hole in the bottom OF
the river in which 1t is proposed to sink the
caisson IN which the new pier is to be built
under the bridge. For the past three weeks
workmen have been employed in building
the caisson, big timbers of Georgia pine
being used, and structure forty feet long
end fourteen feet wide has been built in the
shape of the proposed pier. Caulkers have
been at work on 1t caulking the seams and
making it watertight. This will be loaded
with concrete and sunk in the hole made
by the dredge. and on 1t the stone pier will
be constructed
While the pier is being built there will be
no interference with the running of trains
over the bridge. and fifty trains a day viii
roll over the heads of the workmen en-
pioyed on the new work. In the building of
the caisson 10000 feet of frst-quality pine
timber was used. 1t is stated that three
piers will be built under the bridge across
the tidal basin outlet into the harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
BAGGAGEMAsTFR KILLED
Fatal Accident at Silver Spring Yes
terday Evening.

fatal accident occurred on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad near Silver Spring
about 6 o'clock yesterday evening, the
victim being Samuel Gather. fifty-nine
years old. who was employed on the Fred
erick train as baggagemaster. The wheels
of heavy engine passed over his body,
killing him instantly. The engine draw
ing the train here from Frederick became
disabled and took the siding at Silver
Spring, necessitatlng the calling of another
engine. Gather left his car to render
what assistance he could about the engine
and was accidentally killed. as stated. His
bo.y V was brought to the city and turned
over to Undertaken j. William Lee to be
prepared for burial. AS the accident oc-
CURED In Maryland 1t did not become
necessary for Coroner hewitt to make an
investigation. The deceased leaves a widow
and six children. His remains were taken
to Frederick today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
officers of knights Of Columbus.

At the meeting of Washington Council.
No. 224. Knights of Columbus, held in X. of
c. Hall last night. the following officers
for the ensuing year were elected: Grand
knight. ]. S. Easby-Smith: deputy grand
knight, James II. Johnson. jr. chancellor.
J. Frank Duggan; chaplain. Rev. George A
Dougherty; lecturer, Alexander /. Rorke:
advocate, James NJ. Kennedy: recorder Al
fred E. Fowler; financial secretary, H e.
Brooks; treasurer, Joseph p Cullen; war
den, Robert d. Barrett: assistant warden
Frank NJ. Ferris; inside guard, w. c..
Jacques, outside guard, James Maioney !;
trustee, George R. Repetti: delegates TO
chapter. A. c. Joy and Dr. A. d. Wilkinson
The reports OF the retiring officers will be
read at special meeting on Saturday even
ing, December 80, after which there will be
a smoker and entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
Alumni Spread in Prospect.

The Washington Society of the Massa-
chCsetts Institute of Technology has ar
RAJ ged for Its seventh annual meeting and
dinner at the Hotel Cochran this evening
at o'clock. Mr.. Marshall o. Leighton, SO,
will serve as POSTMASTER.
President Henry S. Pritchett has come to
the city from Boston expressly to attend
the meeting and will deliver the principal
address. The list of speakers also includes
Representative Butler Ames, '96; Mr.. James
Knox Taylor, 70; Mr.. Frederick H. Newell,
80; Dr. Henry A. Presley, '96 and Mr.. P.
l. Dougherty, '97.
Preceding the dinner there will be a
short business meeting to elect officers for
the ensuing year. The present officers are:
Winthrop Cole, 'S7. president William j.
Rich, "a, vice president; Bernard Herman,
80 secretary; Albert s. Merrill, 1900, treas
urer, and Fred W. Swanton. 80, director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
HEALTH OFFICE REPORT.
Increase Of Deaths Among Colored
People in District.

In the report of the health Office for the
week ended Saturday. December 8. which
was issued yesterday morning particular
attention is called to the alarming Increase
in mortality among the eolored residents
of the District. For the first time In many
recent weeks the deaths among the coiored
people. despite the fact that they consfi-
tute less than one-third Of the population,
equaled the number OF deaths among the
white inhabitants. During the week there
were ZIG fatalities, all told. IS of each be-
ing claimed by the grim reaper. For the
co1ored people this means death rate Of
31.5 per 1000 per annum. The report states
further:
THE mortality record of the current week
shows an increase of 10 deaths over the
number recorded during last week, namely.
118. as compared with 1O1, but compares IA
vorably with the record of the correspond
Ing week of 1904. when there We're re-
corded 12o deaths. A division of this week 8
mortality by race shows the number of de-
cedents to be the same in each color, viz,
IS white and 5S colored The number of
deaths among the latter registered the high
rate OF BIO per 1000 per annum. The prin-
cipal causes of the mortality among the
coiored this week were consumption, IL
deaths. and IL deaths from kidney diseases
and heart trouble. study of the mortal
lily OF the District of Columbia since the De-
ginning of the winter season shows an in
crease In the deaths resulting from dis
cases resulting fatally as is also pneumonia,
slowly on the increase in the number OF
ceses resulting ia tally as is also pneumonia,
bronchitis and congestion Of the lungs. A
comparison of the months of October and
November, relative to deaths from these
diseases. shows the following increase, re-
spectively: Pneumonia, u deaths. as COM
pared with 46 in November; bronchitis. 8
deaths in October, as compared with IL In
November: congestion OF the lungs. 2
deaths, compared with 6, and consump-
ton ~ deaths in October. as compared
with "A In November.
The following changes were recorded
during the week in the reported contagious
diseases: Diphtheria cases were reduced by
IA. there being % new cases reported and
80 discharged e by DEATH, leaving 20 cases
in quarantine. Scarlet fever shows an In
crease. OF cases over last week. There
were D new reports received and dis
charges, recoveries, making total of 70
cases in quarantine. Typhoid fever con-
tinues to decline in the total number of
cases under treatment, there being IS new
reports received and 90 discharges q by
DEATH, leaving 1876 cases on hand as COM
pared with 40 last week and Dps during
same period of 1904 Smallpox shows a re-
duct.on of 1 case since last week. there be-
ing new cases discovered and 4 patients
discharged, making a total of cases in
quarantine. There were 1913 births reported
of which SO were white infants and 81 col
ored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14
stansbury Lodge Election.

Stansbury Lodge, No. ri, F. A. A. NJ.
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Harvey T. Rogers, master;
George H. Jones. S. W: John R. McChes-
ney, ]. w; W. e. Nalley Gwenty-first
term), secretary; George w. Balloch hr y
first term, treasurer; G. B. He,necke, s. D.
Anthony Lehr, J. D.: w. B. McGrain, mas
ter OF ceremonies; A. G. Osborn, chaplain
C. A. Borden, S. s.; ]. D. Crawford, j. S.
j. l.. Mondy, tiler; A. C. Shaw. trustee for
three years; J. D. Crawford, delegate to
Masonic board of relief; F. L. Sunny. dele
gate to st. Johns Mite Association; G. B.
Heinecke, Anthony Lehr and c. A. Borden
proxies to the Grand Lodge.