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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The machinery of the marine railway at
Alexandria, which was SO badly damaged
by fire about ten days ago as to be rendered
worthless and to put the railway out of
commission, is. to be replaced with new
machinery at once, and within a short time
1t Is thought that the railway will be in
working order and ready to haul out large
vessels The new machinery has been Or
dered and, 1t Is stated, is on its way to AL
exandria and will be installed as soon as
it arrives. The railway itself Is to be given
an overhauling before 1t is put in service
again. This railway is the only one of its
kind in this section on which vessels of
large size can be hauled out.
Arrived: Tug Edward Gummell, towing
two coal-laden barges from Baltimore,
ME Windsor. Oyster Boy Bessie Ford. Ella,
Lydia Vernon, Dove and PLUME E. Smith,
oysters from Potomac beds; steam barge
E. James Tull, cord wood from the lower
eron. towing sand and gravel laden scows
from Piscataway creek; tug Camilla, with a
tow from the lower Potomac.
Sailed: Schooner Thomas and Henry,
light, for a bay point to enter the oyster
dredging trade; sloop Enolia. light for the
Potomac oyster beds to load a cargo for
this market: schooner Leroy. light, for q
river point to load cord wood for this city;
schooner ]. T. Parks. light, for a river
point to load a cargo of canned goods back
to this port: schooner Ella, light for a
river point to load for this city; schooner
Peri, from Alexandra, with general car
60 for Coles Landing.
Memoranda: Schooner Thelma has ar
rived at Jacksonville, Fla, and Is loading
a cargo Of pine lumber there for this port;
tug William H. Yerkes has sailed from the
Great Wicomico river for this port with the
barge Baltimore in tow; schooner Lizzie
Williams. unloading a cargo of lumber and
shingles here, will return to North Caro-
lima port to load again for this city;
schooner Sidney Jones is at Liverpool point
loading cargo of cord wood for dealers
here; barge Chesapeake, laden with asphalt
brick from this city, arrived at Richmond,
Va, 10Th instant.
The big barge Lucretia, loaded with about
600 tons of coal from Baltimore, has ar
rived at the naval proving grounds at In
dian Head, Md. The barge will be taken
up Mattawoman creek and locked at the
smokeless powder pier to unload her cargo,
which will be used at the powder plant and
at the proving grounds as we'll
|. The little tug Baby, belonging to the Co
lumbia National Sand Dredging Company
Of this city. Is hauled out on the marine
railway at Benefits boat yard to have her
shaft and wheel replaced, and for such re-
pair work as may be necessary. THE tug
will, 1t is expected, be put overheard to-
day.
The italian cruiser Fieramosca, which
spent several days In port here last month.
has sailed from Boston for Baltimore.
where she will be locked for an overhaul
ing before returning to tropical waters. 1t
is expected she will be about two months
at Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Catarrh of the Stomach.
A Pleasant, Simple, But Safe and
Ehectual Cure for 1t.
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.


Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered
the next thing to incurable. The usual symptoms
are a full bloating sensation after eating, &C.
companied sometimes with sour or watery risings,
a formation of gases. causing pressure the heart
and lungs and difficult breathing, headaches, tickle
langud feeling.
There is often a foul taste in the mouth coated
tongue and IL the interior of the stomach could be
seen it would show a Shiny. innamed condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate trouble Is
found in a treatment which causes the food to be
readily thoroughly digested before It has time TO
ferment and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces
of the stomach. To secure prompt and healthy
digestion is the one necessary thing to do, and
when normal digestion is secured the catarrhal con-
dition will have disappeared.
According to DR.. HarlaDson, the safest and best
treatment is to use after each meal tablet. com
posed of Diastase, Aseptic Pepsin, little Nux.
Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can
now he found at all drug stores under the name OF
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. and not being a patent
medicine can be used with perfect safety and as
eurance that healthy appetite and thorough diges-
tion willffollow their regular use after meals.
Mr. R. s. Workman. Chicago. Ills. writes: Ca
tarrh is local condition resulting from neglected
cold In the head, whereby the lining membrane of
the nose becomes infamed and the poisonous dis
charge therefrom passing backward into the
throat reaches the stomach. thus producing
tarrb of the stomach Medical authorities prescrib
ed for me for three years for catarrh Of stomach
without cure but TODAY am the happiest OF men
sfter using only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia
TabIets / cannot find appropriate words TO ex-
press my good feeling. I have found flesh, appe-
tite and sound rest from their use"
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest prep
aration as well the simpest and most conven-
tent remedy for any form Of indigestion. Catarrh
of stomach. biliousness. sour stomach. heartburn
and bloating after meals.
Send your name and address today for a free
trial package and see for yourself. Address F. A.
Stuart Co., % Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
strangest Bargain on Record.

The most singular bargain oa-record was
driven by Titus Sim. an upper servant on
the Middlecott estate. Learn its nature by
reading Eden Phiiipotts' masterpiece, DAN
tel Sweetland," which The Star will pub
fish serially beginning November 8, prior
to book publication. 1t is seventh of the
world famous $15O, 900 series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Hoar's Condition Serious.

WORCEo TER, Mass, October 31.-Repre-
sentative e. lockwood Hoar's condition
showed no signs of improvement during
last night. His physician. DIR. Frederick H.
Baker stated early today that Mr.. Hoar
was still very seriously Ill and that during
the past day or two he had lost considerable
strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Changes in Lighthouse Service

The following changes in lighthouse keep
ers in this district have recently been made
by Commander Lloyd, U. s. N. lighthouse
inspector for the district: Charles g. Hud-
gins assistant keeper of the Maryland
Point lighthouse on the Potomac river. has
been transferred to the Deep Water Shoals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

John Sullivan, wanted for granddaughter
by the police OF Baltimore, Nd, has been
arrested at Limerick. Ireland. and is being
for extradition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Losses in San Francisco.

Albany, II. Y, specialc-State Sup
erintcndent uf Insurance Kelsey has
made public the results Of his lnves-
tieation as TO the losses Of tire In
snrance companies i'll the San Fran
cisco disaster. All joint stock lire
and international and marine lnsur-
ance companies transacting business
in the State were called OH for a
sworn statement as to their losses IN
California. The companies were ask
ed for the gross amount Of insurance
involved i'll risks destroyed or DAM
aged, the deduction for amount to,be
recovered from re-insurhnce, the de-.
fuction for estimated salvage, the 10
tai deduction and the net amount Of
loss us shown by the records, J.ne
Both, 1906. The gross amourt of
insurance involved by all l63 COM
panies was 1922 .S36:307; the rein
surance. $65,24G,771; Salvage, $780,
Sl4,46s: actual loss, $l32,s23,0G7.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
The Mysteries of Sleep.

An ancommonly interesting article
entitled "The Mysteries of Sleep, Is
contributed to the current Harper $
Weekly by Dr.. j. S. Christiscn' Of
Chicago, in which some Of the new.
est as we'll as some OF tie most an
cient theories regarding sleep IT'S
causes, and it's essential nature. are
in.ormingly set forth. Dr.. CHRISTI
soa's conclusion seems to be tha'
science Goes not really know why we
sleep. or what sleep actually IS. lnere
are various theories-as the physlo
logical, the chemical, the hlstoloslca,
-all more or less contradictory, ano
none entirely satisfying. One OF the
less widely known but most interest
.inr theories attributes sleep to 2
Kind of auto.intoxication resulting
from acid waste products Cchleny
ptosphoric acidj produced by the ac
tiyity of the brain, and which are
Thought to induce a suspended actlen
Of the brain cells until more OF less
elimination of these effete products
takes place. AS an instance OF tne
amount of rational activity that ls
sgpossible during sleep, Dr.. Christi .;'ll st:
81 ssen relates an amusing case OF man
iasi d abiit dnriag gshis sseep
of M ak 1,s in snGif rom a box. which ne
z ESants Il lin der his pillow. this boy
49,. -, moved he sought for it as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
AMERICAN OFFICER SHOT
Unfortunate Occurrence in Chinese
waters.

Chez Foo, China, By Cable.-l1lseu!-
tenant Clarence England, navigating
officer of the United States cruiser
Chattanooga, was wounded at about !
noon Saturday bS II rifle bullet Tired
by a member Of the French aIlnorca II
cruiser Dupiiit Thouars. and died al
& O'Clock. Tile Chattanooga, with
Lieutenant England on the bridge
was proceeding from tile harbor 10
the target range just outside ana
was passing the French squadronl'
Which was anchored near the Amell-
can squadron and was engaged III
sinail-al.ms practice: The chattan9o.
ga, after several bullets had struck
M the side of tic ship: sigilalcd to tue
Frenchman TO cease firing, but Dclofe
This was accomplished Lieutenant
England was struck in The back at the
base of the spine, probably by a.
riochet bullet, which left his pody
under the arm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
WILLIAM LEE Is HANGED
Assai!ant of Two White Ladies Pays
the Teraiv For His Deed.

Chrisfeld, Md, specia1.-Willian
Lee, The colored youth sentenced to
death iii Baltimore three weeks ago,
for assaulting two women IN Somer-
set county, aid Who had been threat
encd with lynching, was hanged on
Smith Is Island, in Lle presence OIL the
sheriff and deputies and a few wit
ncsscs. The hanging was orderly.
The mob that threatened to burn Lee
at the stake WAS completely outwltted
by the sheriff.
Though il was necessary to carry
out the sentence Of tic law in Som
crsct county. the scene of the crime
the exact place Of execution WAS kept
secret, even fro,n tllasc WHO were TO
accompany The sheriff as deputies anS
witnesses. Sheriff BroGn apcarcd in
Baltimore. placed his prisoner aboard
a steamer Of lhs Maryland oyster ma
Wy and sailed dowll Tie hay.
He took with lin the galIows
Which had been borrowed from Bal
timorc county, and also the coffin, and
was prepared 10 hang Lee on The deck
Of the vessel after reaching the waters
Of Somerset county, should there be
any signs of mob on the shore.
At All early hour the steamer ap-
peared Off Smiths Island, the prison
or was speedily taken ashore and a
scaffold quickly erected by carpell-
Ter, who had been brought from Balti-
morc. The culprit, accompanied by
Il spiritual adviser. WAS led up the
scatfold. the moose was adjusted and
The execution WAS quickly over. Lee
confessed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Rescue Barely in Time.

After hanging TO the yacht for
nearly an hour and as hope of rescne
lad almost been abandoned, a govern
menl life-boal commanded by Captain
Henry S. Ludllam, Of the Hereford
Inlet life-saving station, hove i'll sight
As he came near he shouted cncour-
agelnent TO the men clinging to the
Nora, and a&ter some manoeuvering
managed TO get close TO the capsized
vessel. Hc was not moment too
soon, for as he came within boats
length of The Nora four men, weak
ened from exhaustion. let 20 their
hclds and began floating away. Cap
tain Ludlam tlireww has boat arouyi
and The four half-drowncd men we're
drawn ont of the water. Then, at The
risk Of their own lives, the 1escurers
went after the other men and pulled
them into their boat. The rescue
was perilous, as the roHgh sea was
constantly pounding tile lifc-bool
against the keel of the yacht.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Revolt Among Soldiers.

Poltava. Russia, BY Cable.-A
grave outbreak occurred in The Scv-
ski Regiment, following the arrest
Of a private fthe first battalion,
WHO was discovered with some other
soldiers in a shed where the revolu-
tionists are in the habit Of holding
meetings. After the arrest the en-
tire first battalion. accompanied by
a large crowd, paradcd the streets
in defiance of the military authori-
ties. The soldiers preceded TO the
artillery barracks, where they sized
several guns and marched with them
to the prison where the political
prisoners are confined. At this stage
all the remainder Of the .sPoltaYa!
garrison. called out. sT'6c loyal
troops fired on the mutinecrs with
machine guns as they we're engaged
i'll breaking down the gates Of the
prison. Several men were keillel or
wounded. The outbreak was not
suppressed until = O'Clock this morn
ipfv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Fled From Hosuital.

Charlotte, Spccia.-Wlile suppos-
cd to be lying PROSTATE on a bed at
Inc Good Samaritan Hospital here
shortly after twelve O'Clock at night.
Neal Martin, sick convict, flew the
coop with only pair of pants 10
10 guard him from The cllill of the
night air. and up 10 the present time
nothing las been seen of him. Mar
Tin had made every binding promise
known TO humanity to remain at the
hospital and he was OIL the road to
recovery when The doctors told him
lie would be ready to go back TO the
county roads in few days. His
room was on the second floor. but
somehow he evadcd the watchers and
made good,Ilis escape. The affair oc-
cured al The hospital where the thir-
ty wounded negroes taken from the
scaboard wreck Of Sunday night are
being cared for.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
TokaWaX Hotel Burned.

Ashcvillc, spcciial.-A message re-
ceivcd here from President JOHN c..
Burrowes, of the Toxaway Hotel COM
pany, tells of the burning of The Sap
phirc lin, i'll the Sapphire country.
The building was discovered to be
on fire at L clock by Il bell bay and
shortly the entire structure was in
flames. Tie guests we're all asleep at
the time, but were aroused and es-
capped i'll safety, saving all their bag
gage Hugh Williams, manager of
the Sapphire Inn, had a narrow es-
cape from being consumed in the
burning building. Mr.. Burrowes says
the work of reconstruction will COM
mencc at once. None Of the cottages
surrounding were burned. The orr
gin of the fire is unknown.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
-Four Men Arrested.

Raleigh, speeial.--Four4 white men
and white. boy were arrested and
charged with The shooting or compile
ity in shooting 10 death at Raleigh
negro named Walter Chavis i'll
Lanes Bottom. Il disreputablc section
in the eastern suburbs Three CT the
prisoners were captured i'll the cotln-
try. being pursued by Il constable and
officers, one Lynn Fowler. having been
jailed at once. The four white men
and The boy were going TO the coun-
try in wagons when The trouble arose
brought OH The shooting. There was
mncl talk of lynching by The negroes
in the neiehborhood, large bodies be-
ing in attendance OH church and So
cial meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
THE EPANANA BONDS,
Mayor May Not Be Made the
Basis of Circulation
ALL FOUND READY PURCHASERS
Palmetto National Bank of Columbia
One of the Heaviest of Nine Bid
dera.
ders.

Washington, Special-0nc firm, one
individual aud seven national banks
in all gninc-rcccivc more than $2j,-
100000 Of tic $3o,Ooo,OoO Panama
bond award. Less than $5,OOO,OOO
is awarded 10 several llulldrcd indi-
vidhals and banks.
These nine bidders are:
FISH 6 Robinson, \. u. $15,ooo,-
600.
Samuel Rycrly, N. y, $5,S79,OOo
Merchants National Bank, Philadel.
phias S5.Ooo,OoO.
Palmetto National Bank, Columbia.
S. Csls3oO,oOO.
Merehants' National Bank, Balti-
more, Md, 100000.
Columbia National Bank, Grafton
w. Va, $l5O,0OO.
Yankton National Bank, II Wayne,
Ind.,S$1oo,ooO.
oGStllis $25,OOO,O00, more than $2O,:
100000 is awarded to ether than IA.
ticnal banks and Of the $5,OO0,0OO
not specified here, less than $2,50O,OOO
is awarded to banks iii small amounts.
Iii: round figures this means that
national banks received Sl,OO0,OOO
bonds and under Secretary Shaw's
promise will receive one-third of
their award in government money, for
which they can deposit Panama bonds
as security. This puts behind COVE
ernment money i'll banks Which receiv-
ed awards Of bonds $2,3333,OOO, and
leaves the. successful bank bidders
withs 81, $4,000 Panama bonds.
AS shown, Fisk & Robinson and By
crlyEhave between them over $780,
0O0,o0O and other individuals 49,.
100000. This makes s23,O0O,OOO held
by individuals and $4,G67,O held by
national banks in excess Of their de-
positssin the banks receiving awards.
Fhiss makes, therefore, $2I6G,OOO
Panama bonds, for market purposes,
~ ia bonds can be used as
ssae'tcurity for public deposits which
are now seevred by State, city and
railroad bonds. There are S1100O,-
900 Of these and Secretary Shaw has
directed that they be replaced with
government bonds, Panama bonds.
Philippine or Hawaiian bonds. This
provides a resting place for SIT ,0OO,-
GOO of the $27,G67.O0O Panama bonds
on the market. This leaves $l0,G6l,-
600 Panama bonds. All banks that
bid lO3.5O for Pagama bonds under
Secretary Sllaw's promise, will be
designated public repositories and re-
ceNe part OF the T2U,OQO,UUU treas
Try money which he is preparing 10
put out. This will make &00,OO0,000
government money i'll banks when ac-
I'LL is completed.
VIII lie permit these banks to de-
post Panama bonds as security. he
says. II lie does then the balance Of
tie Panama bonds will have snug
Lerth. He may, in order to keep mp
the price of 2s, require them 10 be
put up by banks which accept dcsig-
nation OF public repositories and re-
ceive government funds.
OF the G,O00 odd national banks
enc in every six is now depository
bank. either temporary or pcrman-
Eent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
NEWSY GLEANINGS.

All Russian newspapers were
placed under censorship.
Socialists will nominate. a State
ticket in South Carolina.
Walter S. Logan, once President Of
the Bar Association, fell dead III New
York City.
The sons of Robert B. Roosevelt,
uncle of the President, are at odds
over his will.
The Kentucky Supreme Court up-
holds the act Of the General Assembly
prohibiting the co-education OF the
races.
That Lieutenant-Genefal Stoessel
be shot for the surrender OF Port
Arthur was recommended by COM
mission.
Brooklyn will have Roman Cath
olic Cathedral, to be erected on the
site OF the Kings County Penitentiary,
at a cost of S5,000,00O.
w. r. johnson died at Kansas City
while reading a letter from his sister,
Mrs. w. j. Hammer, of Greensburg,
Pa, saying that he had fallen heir to
$4,000.
The visit of the British channel
feet to Cronstadt has been post.
uoned, the decision having been
made at the request OF the Russian
Government.
The Federal House of Representa-
tives at Melbourne passed the Gov
sernment's antitrust bill, for tho
preservation OF Australian industries
and the repression Of destructive
monopolies.
Acknowledgement julius NJ. Mayer
denied the application of William f.
Hearst for leave TO test the claim
of Mayor Mcclellan to his Office in
quo warranto proceedings Oil the
ground that the evidence submitted
was insufficient.
e. . :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Stabbed Negro Woman TO Death.

Danvil7c. Va. spccial.-Barbara
Lee Albright, a .cgrcss, was stabbed
to death at her home by John Green,
negro. Green had been drinkink.
He plunged kitchen kuife many
times into the woman's body and
then chased two other women, eye
witnesses to the tragedy, ont Of tlleh
house. 1Ic was arrested two hours
later and practically confessed the
crime.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
To Eavc Splendid Homo.

Norfolk. special-Work on the
john d. Rockefeller Naval Young
Mems Christian Association building
to be erected here at cost of $780,
coo will soon begin. Louis L. jail
ladc of New York, has been select
ed as the architect for the building.
lie will arrive here TO look over the
site and to make ready for the draw
ing of The plans. The building will
be six stories high and will contain
everything that goes to make such a
building complete.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Fatal Shooting Affair in Georgia.

Toccoa, Ga, Special.-Bill Smith,
60 years old, was shot and instantly
killed, and Bill Bowden, aged 55, was
slot and fatally wounded as the re-
suit OF quarrel with Ebert Lo,lcn,
near here Lodsn went to Smith S
home anal became involved in a dis
pute with Bowdcn, Smiths brother
In-law. Smith intcrefercd and Lo-
den shot him through the heart and
fatal!y wounded Bewten. I.oden iz
still at large.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Mrs. Anne Brown Very I'll.

Winchester, spccial.-ATrs. Anne
Brown, widow o. Daniel Brown, who
died about year ago ct his home i'll
Baltimore, suffered severe stroke Of
paralysis at The residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. Edward G. Hollis:
whose husband is also i'll OF par:ly-
sis. Baltimore relatives havc been
summoned to Mrs. Browns bedside.
She is g.. years old, and IS noL cx-
peetel to receysr;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
The Conditions V. M. l. Reported On.

Richmond, Spccia1.-Thc report Of
the special legislative committee
which investigated The affairs Of the
Virginia Military Institute at Lex
inston submitted TO Governor Swan
son says the students had grounds
for complaints against the food con-
ditions last fall but holds that the sl-
perintcndency properly dismissed
those who signed The paper for the
third class; and that corps should
have been disciplined for leaving the
campus without permission, thus dis
agreeing with the superintendent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Fierce Storm Hits St. Louis.

st. Louis, Spccial.-A terrific wind
and rain storm struck St. Louis and
vicinity Thursday afternoon. Liglltn-
ing started seven fires in different
parts Of The city. A negro name un-
known, was blown from lis wagon:
and under a passing fire engine and
was killed. Electric wires were blown
down, sheds and a few frame houses
were demolished and Il number of
people were hurt b debris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
Train Robbers Got $4,000.

Warsaw, Spccial--The postal car
robbed on the Warsaw-Vienna Rail-
road near this city Saturday night
contained a package of 100000 i'll
cash from abroad and at least $780,
600 additional funds. The actual
amount taken by The robbers cannot
as yet be defining stated, as the do
.cumcnts attached TO the money par
cells are missing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-01
gramme has been prepared for the
Killed by Oil Explosion.

Durham, N. c., Special Tuesday
afternoon al 22.30 0 clock there was an
explosion in one Of The tanks at the
works Of the Standard Oil Company
that caused the death of Louis Webl,
Holloway, a young white man, who
stood high in the community, and Ia
tai injury 10 Tom Lunsford, colored,
who went TO work for the company
Tuesday morning. The fire depart
ment was called 10 the scene.