Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-16


which all railway work had to be conducted
during the year 1t is 10 be noted In this
connection that while train mileage shows
an increase of IA per cent. there is reason.
the report states to believe the shunting
mileage of which no record can De kept,
was increased still more largely, and 1t is In
shunting that accidents are most apt 10
occur higher proportion or accidents
NAV however be partly accounted for by
the railway companies increased vigilance
In reporting the same.
British Trade With Japan.
Mr.. HARRINGTON the acting British COM
InercIaI attache at Toxic, states in his an
nual report that the total import and ex-
port trade of Japan during 1906 amounted
to S43O Oi5. $50. an Increase over the sum for
the previous year (S!13. Ala. On5) of S18,571.-
S95 or just above per cent. There was
at the same time very great change III
the balance Of trade The course of trade
during the year generally held to be
favorable to Japan. For the first time since
1898 the exports exceeded the imports, and
though the customs returns take no notice
OF invisible imports and exports. the con-
ditlon of affairs was regarded as facilitat-
ing the retention Of specie in the country
and the expansion of Industries rms was
especially true of the latter half of the
year during which the change in the bal
ance OF trade took place.
The very considerable increase in the
export trade was looked upon as an
sion. and though the favorable balance
of trade was due in part to a great decline
In the imports which depressed that par
ticular branch, the net result OF the years
trade as a whole was regarded as encour-
aging. Several computations OF the total
wealth of Japan have from time to time
been made. The most recent and probably
the most satisfactory estimate places the
capitalized wealth at approximately SILL
555. OOO. 900 excluding Formosa. 1t is evident
that there is room for large expansion OF
a a
never approaches the considerable per
capita wealth of other countries. and when
the natural resources of the country are
taken into consideration. it is very probable
that this development and appreciation OF
values will take place.
Deepest Open Dock in the World.
The directors of the London and South
western Railway Company have accepted
the tender OF Messrs. Topham Jones &
Railton Qimited). Great George street,
Westminster. for the construction at
Southampton of the deepest open dock In
the world. Exclusive of the quays and
cargo sheds. the dock Will cover area of
sixteen acres. The site chosen. admirably
adapted for the purposes of vast ocean
trade, comprises the greater portion of the
reclaimed land lying between the Empress
dock and the Trafalgar craving dock.
Forming an oblong square. the water area
to be created will be LOO feet long. and a
uniform width OF 400 feet Is stipulated
The outer walls will be prolonged into
the river Test somewhat beyond the present
boundries and the additional quay space
secured will offer berths for eight of the
largest vessels afioat. Alongside the exist
ing deepwater QuayS in the TeSt-the scene
of so much naval and military activity dur
ing the war IN South Africa-thers is al
ready depth of thirtytwo feet at low wa
ter of ordinary spring tides, but the dock
designed will be capable OF being dredged
so as TO give under similar conditions a
a NF mot fhap nrrI foot Ipcr i,er
10 fifty-three feet at high water.
Inside the dock will be berths for four
vessels. each about 800 feet long, and these
can enter OF leave at any state of the tide
In respect OF no existing dock at home or
abroad can a Ike claim be sustained, and
Southampton will. therefore. enjoy suprem-
acy among British and foreign ports in it's
provision for the immense passenger and
cargo steamers that form such i'm
portant element In the mercantile marine
The outer berths at the quays to be built
in the river Test are To supply acCommoda-
lions for four ships varying in length from
so 20 200 feet. and thus a valuable addi-
ton may be counted upon in the facilities
that SOUTHAMPTON will in future afford for
ocean traffic of every kind.
Marriage With Deceased Wife's Sister
In the matter OF marriage with a deceased
wlce's sister a remarkable case was that of
the third marriage of Richard Gavell Edge
worth. father OF the famous Irish novelist
His first wife he had married. as he &C.
knowledges in his memoirs. somewhat IN
dlScreetly In his student days and not en-
tirely as a matter OF choice. but from an
honorable obligation to carry out an en-
gagement too rashly entered into. His Sec
Ond marriage was the outcome OF O really
romantic attachment for Honora Sneyd A
very beautiful and accomplished lady who
had also been wooed by his friend, Thomas
Day author OF Sanford" and Morton
Honora died after short and happy
married life OF rapid consumption. On her
deathbed she adjured her husband II posi-
Bile. to secure as her successor her own SIS
ter Elizabeth as the person she consid-
cred most likely to AL her place in his af-
fect!ons and to come up to his require
ments In the management of a household
wishes were fulfilled. Edgeworth became
u sutton for the hand Of Elizabeth Snsyd.
The banns OF marriage were called In Bir-
Tnlngham, but strenuous public opposition
was shown TO the marriage.
on the day appointed for the ceremony
the Clergyman received d threatening let
ter. the tenor OF which so distressed him
that Mr.. Edgeworth released him from the
necessity OF performing the ceremony.
Miss Elizabeth Sneyd proceed to London
under the care of Lady Hottie. Mr.. Edge
worth followed. and the marriage was car
Rcd out without difficulty. The marriage,
though unusual, was not illegal. according
10 English or Anglican church law Of that
time.
Seven Stages Of Drunkenness.
An amusing description Of the seven
stages OF drunkenness" was given at the
Marylebone police court last Saturday dur
Ing the hearing of a charge against Mrs.