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Building Permits Issued.

Inspector Ashford has issued building
permits to the following:
James II. Wood for one two-story frame
dwelling at Delafield place northwest. es-
timated to cost $4,000. Architect. L. @.
Herman; builder NJ. II. Herman.
To Charles w. King. jr.. four brick and
frame dwellings at 1888 to 1880 Monroe
street northwest, estimated to cost $l2.OOO.
Architect. A. H. Sonnemann: builder, c.
w. King. jr.
To Harold E. Doyle. one two.story
frame dwelling at 37I7 Oliver street north
west, estimated to cost 5000. Architect,
A. M. Schneider; builder, j. NJ. Hender-
son.
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lecturer an opportunity to discuss the
character OF Shylock. upon which the
play revolves. and which is regarded as
one of the greatest and most interesting
In dramatic literature.
In Dr. Griggs' view of the play the
dramatist was carried beyond himself by
the immensely of his own undertaking.
particularly in his building of the char
acter of Shylock. The lecturer conceives
that as the plot developed under the hand
and eye of the, master his great and
logical brain perceived that Shylock could
not be hateful only. but that his nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
May Indict Card Clubwomen.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind. February %
Members Of the women's clubs which, uni
der the blue laws invoked by Mayor
James Lucas, were prohibited from play.
ing cards for prizes have made the dis.
covery that there is a traitor In their
camp.
When the mayor issued his ultimatum
the practice was not stopped. but the
women We're more stealthy. Notices OF
club meetings were printed without Civ
ing names OF prize winners.
Now the mayor has created confusion
by announcing that he has a list of all
women card players in the city and a list
OF those who have won prizes since the
lid was put on. These lists. he says, were
furnished by woman who attended the
meetings. He says they will be held for
evidence when the grand jury meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
LECTURE BY DIR. GRIGGS.
Second in Course Under Playground
Association Auspices.

Announcement is made that the second
lecture in DIR. Edward Howard Griggs
series on Shakespeare, under the auspices
Of the Washington Fairgrounds Associa-
ton, will be delivered at the Church Of
Our Father. 18th and L Streets this even
ing. on 1.-THE Moral Awakening" 1t will
be based on 1.-THE Merchant Of Venice"
The first lecture was largely introduce
tory. The one Of this evening will go
into the development of the poets art
and conscience. 1t is said to give the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26

NEW YORK, February 26.-The natural
barrier which has separated New York
from New Jersey since those states came
into existence was hguratively wiped
away yesterday. when the first of the
twin tubes of the McAdoo tunnel was
formally opened, linking Manhattan with
Htboken underground and establishing a
rapid transit service beneath the Hudson
river. It was the accomplishment of
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Meinberg's Bread at
all grocers.
YoH USE AS A HOME.
Purchase Of q Residence In Bloom
inedale Section.

stone & Fsirfax, real estate corpora
ton, reports having sold the double brick
dwelling. l61 9 street, at the corner Of I'd
street. This house was erected about
Ave years ago by the present owner. 8. A.
Rouff. who disposes Of 1T for $500 to .
purchaser who will occupy 1t as q home.
The house II Of brick and stone construc-
ton. with three stories and cellar and
heated by furnace. The lot Is 20 feet on
I'd street with IS feet of southern ex-
posture on street, which affords good
aiye to the nine rooms and baths in the
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26

George L. Gillespie. Maj Gen. Charles F.
Humphrey, Brig. Gen. John ]. Coppinger.
Brig. Gen. G. NJ. Sternberg. Maj Gen. j.
P. Sanger. Admiral Royal Bradford. Mr..
Francis E. Leupp and Mr.. s. r. Bond.
Cavalry from Fort Myer and engineer
troops from Washington barracks escorted
Arlington National cemetery, where the
interment was made with the usual cere-
monies. concluding with the firing OF
musketry over the grave and the sounding
of taps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
nossessed much of the heroic and essen

possessed much Of the heroic and essen
TALLY inspiring. .,.
The other characters, especially Portla'
are said to receive reverent and inspiring
treatment. 1t is declared that DR.. Griggs
brings to his theme a great love OF the
play and a broad knowledge of literature.
life and art. 1t is added that his inter.
probation, while entirely his own. Is yet
ulumined and clarified by his thorough
oconaintance with all that has been best
said about England's mighty bard.
The lecture this evening WILL begin
promptly at 8 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
LAST RITES PERFORMED.
Services Over Remains Of Gen. Ru-
fus Saxton,

Funeral services were held at All Souls
Unitarian Church this afternoon over the
remains of Gen. Rufus Saxton. gallant
officer Of the war Of the rebellion, who
died at his home in this city Sunday last
A large crowd was in attendance. inciud-
ing many prominent officers Of the army
and navy and representatives of the Loyal
Legion.
The honorary pallbearers were Maj. Gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
NTERCrTY TUNNEL FORMALLY OPENED TO PUBLIC, F.
LINKING STATES OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Facts About New Tunnel.

Cost Of tunnel. when completed.
SIC. OOO. 600.
Number Of men employed on 1t,
66OO.
Capacity during rush hours. 1O.-
: 600 passengers an hour each way.
Actual time Of crossing under
river bed, three minutes.
Distance from surface of river to
rails at deepest point In the tun-
mel, ninety feet.
Work begun in 1873 and discon-
tinued; resumed in 1890 and again
discontinued; work begun again by
William G. McAdoo in 1901.
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WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May. Colds are The most fire..
Quent cause Of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
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A few more testi
m onials regarding
Me inberg's Bre ad
Washington. d. c., February q 1919
Dear SIR: 1 inclose herewith solu-
ton OF puzzle.
past ten years and am convinced that
II Is the best in town.
Trusting that I will receive a check
Tor same, 1 am, yours.
H. schladt,
$40 B st. ne.
Washington. .. G.. February %, 1908.
DeAr Sir: Many thanks for vopr
cheek. which I received Saturday.
futcuo 70 open an account with Il.
ana also intend to use no other bread
Out yonfs. and shall recommend It to
my friends rs the best in the market.
Very sincerely,
240o North CAPITOL st.
Washington, d. c.
}. q. Weinberg.
Please accept the inclosed solution 70
your pussle. You will see that with
thfee straight lines I have inclosed
In al seven pens. 1t would take many
more pens" to write the merits OF
Meinberg's bread.
Respectfully.
Doris Mers Baumann.
I12 Maryland ave. ne.
Benning, D. c., February 80. 1903.
Mr.. Weinberg
Dear Sir: I think I send you a cor
rect solution of your seven sheep in
seven pens and hope to receive your
check. We think there is no bread in
Washington to equal the Weinberg
bread.
Hoping to hear from you, very re-
spectfully yours.
Mrs. J. w. Young.
Washington. d. c., February q, 1905
Nj. ]. q. Meinberg.
Dear Sir: Enclosed find the answer
to yesterdays puzzle.
TIM q little girl ten years old and I
think am capable OF judging good
bread. I am very fond Of your bread,
n mother buys not less than seven
ioaves q day.
Hoping to receive a prize, I remain
yours truly,
Loretta Bradley,
PIT 10Th st. s.w.
washington, D. c.. February 70. 1905
Bear Sir: Enclosed you will find the
sheep puxsle. which I hope you will
find correct and hope will be award
Cd . prize. We have used your
bread for q number Of years.
Yours truly.
NJ. J. sammond.
700 9Th st. Sc.
Washington. D. c.. February q, 1908.
Tho King Baker.
eet your bread every day. 1 am a
healthy little seven-year-old girl.
hope have solved your puzzle.
Yours sincerely.
Mildred Bromwell.
212S 14th st. NV.
Washington. D. c.. February q, 1908.
My Dear Mr.. Weinberg.
We set Meinbergs bread frequently
ana IKE 1t very much. Sincerely.
/. p. Taylor,
3015 Dumbarton ave.
washington. D. c., February 20. 1908.
NJ. John g. Weinberg.
Dear Sir: Your letter of the 18th
instant containing check duly received.
for which tender my sincere thanks.
With best wishes for your continued
success, I am. very respectfully yours,
Sidney I. Berry,
104 Massachetts ave. NV.
washington, D. c.. February "a. 1908.
Mr.. Weinberg. the King Baker. Box
AS, The Washington Star.
Dear Sir: After reading your kind
OFFER OF a check for 80 cents toward
opening q savings account with the
United States Trust Company / beg to
submit the inclosed solution.
Hoping that my solution Is correct.
and that I may have the pleasure OF
eatinR your bread for a long time to
come, I am, very truly. yours.
Walter ]. Alleger.
143 L st. NV.
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a dream of the great engineers of nearly
half a century ago. and is one OF the
greatest engineering feats ever accom-
plished.
It was not strange that President Roose-
welt. who has given such an impetus to
the digging of the Panama canal. should
have a hand in the opening,Of the Hud-
son river tunnel. Sitting at his desk IN
the White House. the President pressed
a button which turned on the electric
power in the tube. This was the signal
for the starting Of the first passenger
train which ever went from New York
to Hoboken by rail. The governors OF
New York and New Jersey and a notable
gathering of state and city officials from
both sides of the river were carried
through the tunnel from 9Th avenue and
10th street, Manhattan, to the Lacka-
wanna terminal in Hoboken. where. In
the plaza just In front OF the station. the
ceremonies celebrating the official OPEN
ing Of the tunnel were held In the open
air.
Hoboken's Gala Mood.
There was nothing to mar the triumphal
entry of that first trainload of passengers
into New Jersey. A mighty shout went
up when William G. McAdoo: the man who
ia responsible for the accomplishment Of
the remarkable engineering feat, followed
nv Gov Hughes and Gov. Fort and
little army of officials and men Of prom
inence in the two states. emerged from
the station in Hoboken. The crowd OF
TO- 900 people or more closely packed In the
square upon which the station faces and
several thousand more who leaned from
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You. will appreciate our stock Of
Raflos Suites. II 10 q worthy exhibit
~ the newest and best things in this
glaS3 Of furniture
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
Famous Edgefield Musician.

Miss May Wills, of New York,
formerly of Johnston, is i'll the
south for short time, and will
give recital in the college audlto-
rum on Saturday November 2lst at
s O'Clock. Miss Wills is native of
Edgeticld county having lived at
Johnston until her tenth year.
She is a graduate of distinction
in the music school Of. Converse
College, of a New York Musical
Conservatory and a student for two
years in Paris. Miss Wills is only
twenty-five years of age, but has
played before some of the most Sc
lect Partisan audiences. The pro-
ceeds from the evenings entertain
ment will be divided . between Miss
Willsand the local Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Uuion. Let every
body prepare to 90 and do honor to
another famous daughter of old
Edgefeld. More will be said in our
next issue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
Belts Academy Opened.

Some years ago Rev. Alex Bettis,
a colored minister who was leader
among his people and who was also
highly respected by the white peo-
pie, established "a school in the
southern part of the county several
miles west Of Vaucluse, and the in
stitution has prospered since the day
of its founding because of the loyal
support from the colored people.
Its success is also due to the fact
that it is removed from the towns,
away from surroundings and infu-
ences that might lead to friction
and its injury. Rev. Bettis, being
an intelligent man, realized the wis
dom of establishing the institution
upon its own land or farm of con-
siderable area.
The school is being well and
properly conducted by representa-
tive men of the colored race. The
Aiken correspondent of the Angus
ia Chronicle had the following to
say of the work of the academy:
"The Bettis negro academy, the
largest negro institution of learning
in this part of the state, has re-
opened its session. Belts academy
is located on the western edge of the
county, near the Edgefield line.
There is large enrolment this
year, and it is expected that before
the Christmas holidays arrive, there
will be total enrolment of at least
six hundred.
This year the school is under the
management of Prof. Hightower, Il
we'll educated negro, who is princi-
pal of the school. Albert Nicholson
is president of the board of trustees.
The school is in a very prosperous
condition, and is the pride of the
colored people,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
RETURNED FROM CHINA.
Young Missionary Greatly Be
loved in Edgefie'd.

Miss Mary Cutler White, native
of Georgia. who has spent nearly a
decade in China as missionary Ct the
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist church, has been in Edge
field several days. Miss White has
been well known in Edgefcld as a
close friend cf Miss June Nicholson
of beloved memory. On Sunday af
ternoon at the Methodist church,
Miss White made a most Interesting
and instructive talk to large au-
dience. She brought China and the
Chinese very close to America and
stirred the sympathies of all the au-
dience for the work Of lifting the4
Chinese. Her address was very en-
couraging to mission workers sbCw- |
ing the wonderful progress of the
gospel and reform in that great
country. 1t has recently been an
nounccd by cdict in China that
there snail be no more IoOU Dlllu-
ing. The opium trade and habit is
being suppressed, by Il gradual but
certain pro .css, and the education
al s!stcm is becoming westernized
and effective. Il is Il wonderful in
spiration to listen to Miss White rs
she speaks of her experiences, of the
work and needs as well as accom-
plishnantS.
On Wednesday afternoon at the
tie local Foreign Mission
arySociety OF the Methodist church
will give reception to Miss White,
to which the officers of the local So
cieties of othcrdeaominations will he
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
COLD SPRING TIDINGs.
Election Over, Death of Mr.
John West, Efficient Young
Teacher.

Well, tie election is over and oul
bill" is left out again, but that
doesn't put any chock in our wheel
for we are going along as if it had
never happened. After all, isn't il
our pride that is hurt more thar
anything else, by this defeat:
On last Saturday afternoon Mr.
John West, who had been i'll fol
some time, breathed his last.
BLESSED are the dead who die in the
Lord" On Sunday afternoon the
funeral services were held at Red
Hill church, of which he was a
member, and his remains were
placed in the Red Hill cemetery.
Mr.. West had a great many rela-
tives and friends in this community
and there was a large crowd at the
funeral.
Miss Weinona Strom, our popu-
lar young teacher, went over to her
home at Rehoboth last Friday af-
ternoon to spend Saturday and Sun
day with her parents. We feel for
tmate in having Miss Woinona
among lis this session, for she is not
only making quite success rs teach
er for our little folks but is helping
to develop the musical talent of
some of our young people and max
ing herself useful in other ways.
Mr.. w. II. Brown has traded off
that mule of his at last, and has
also been taking considerable inter-
est in knife trading lately. If you
have an old knife that you can't
make any use of call on him and
swap it off.
We were glad to have Willie
Brown back with us again last Sun
day.
On November 3rd, the remains of
the young wife of Mr.. Freemnn
Glanton, of Modoc, were inferred in
our cemetery with our pastor Off
ciating.
There has been some fine rutaba-
ga turnips raised around here this
fall. Mr.. Earnest Quarles had one at
his store the other day weighing sev
en- and one half pounds. 1t was one
of many raised by Mr.. Tom Willis.
Things are not very lively at
present but. it has been rumored
that there will be an entertainment
of some kind among thcyoung folks
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
CONGRESSMAN LEVERS
ADVICE.
A Timely Editorial From the
News and Courie--.

A question to our farmer friend;
If you owned cotton mill in
(which you had been producing cloth
OF particular kind for ten years
aid, the price of that cloth should
drop below the profit point, would
you not curtail production? You
would suspend until the prices
should be better? Of course you
would-unless, by changing your
machinery you could spin and
weave another fabric which would
bring good prices. The latter ex-
pcdient would avoid the necessity of
shutting down." which one does
not adopt unless the extremity be
dire because insurance, taxes, IN
terest and many other fixed charges
continue in spite of suspension.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
JOHNSTON FLORAL FAIR.
Beautiful Exhibits, Bountiful
Dinner, Handsome Sum
Realized.

A great throng gathered at John
sion en- Saturday last from the
neighboring towns iand from all
parts of the county, the occasion
being the annual floral fair. This
was the third and last of a series OF
autumn fairs held in the county that
would do credit to very large cities.
where florists of many years of eX,
perience and of mquestioned skill
display the products of their labor
The first was held at the county
seat, the second at Trenton and the
last-last in time only-was held at
Johnston. Why should not these
three organizations combine their
beautiful flowers next year and
have a joint exhibit at the County
Fair? County Fair, did we say?
Yes, the signs of the times point
unmistakably to County Fair at
Edgefeld in the fall of 1909.
During the early morning hours,
roses, dahlias, ferns, begonias and
chrysanthemums of almost every
hue of the rainbow were tastefully
arranged in the Lewis hall, where
Mr.. Balk, prominent florist of
Augusta, Scrutinized them with
eyes that could discern their merits
or demerits with merring accuracy
and attached the much coveted blue
ribbon to the choicest of the many
beauties. After the completion of
the work of the Judge the doors
were thrown open to the impatient
public. A mad rush was made for
the hall in order to see who the sue
cessful contestants were, as well as
to feast upon the beautiful flowers.
The success achieved by the grow
ers of chrysanthemums in the towns
of Johnston, Trenton, Edgefield, and
vicinities, is revelation even to the
Augusta florists who are invited 70
act as Judges. One would naturally
suppose that these gentlemen, who
are so accustomed gazing upon the
choicest beauties of nature, would
find the task of passing upon the
merits of flowers grown by anna
teurs. tame and uninteresting, but
such is not the case-far from it.
Both Mr.. Balk and Mr.. Berckmans
express themselves as finding great
spleasure.in a days outing spent at
floral fairs such as this of which we
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
X. Y. Il.

Adjoining the hall in which the
flowers were exhibited was the din
ing room, which though spacious
was crowded to its utmost capacity.
Here a sumptuous feast-yes, roy
al spread-was served for a mere
song. Notwithstanding the fact that
prices of all groceries are so un-
precedentedly high that one can
barely reach them tip-toe, even some
edibles can not be reached with a
step-ladder, yet these Johnston
ladies, bent upon having popular
prices prevail, gave a turkey-ham-
salad-pickle-rice-sandwic din
ner, served in Dresden china and
sterling silver, for the sum of one
quarter of a dollar. Surely they gave
away their dinner, merely charging
for the labor of preparing and serv-
ing it.
This delightful fair was given un-
der the auspices of the Johnston
chapter of the Daughters of the
Conlederacy, than whom there can
not be found anywhere in the state
more loyal, more Jealous, more
patriotic body of women. All honor
to these ladies for their unceasing
efforts in behalf of their organiza-
ton, and all praise to them for the
delightful occasion of last Saturday.
1t was a credit alike to the organi-
zation, to the town of.Johnston and
to our county.
The program of the day was
beautifully and very fittingly closed
with a horseback parade. Capt. n.
G.. Evans and the memberssof the
Edgefeld Hussars, with the beauti-
full flag of this historic old compa-
ny umfurled to the breeze, headed the
procession, acting as escort.
The following is a list of the con.
tests, the prizes, and the happy win
ners of the very valuable prizes:
Glass a. Finest collection white.
silver cup: Mrs. f. M. Warren.
B. Finest collection pink, rug;
Mrs. M. II. Turner.
G.. Finest collection yellow, pair
ladies shoes: Mrs. NJ. r. Turner.
ID. Finest collection red, picture
of Arlington: Mrs. M. T. Turner.
E. Finest single white, chop
dish: Mrs. j. III. White.
f. Finest single pink, meat fork
Mrs. Nj. r. Turner.
G. Finest single red. toilet set;
Mrs. Geo. Merchant.
II. Finest single yellow, shawl:
Mrs. ID. b. B.sIIolllngsworth.
|. Finest single bronze, cherries
Mrs. ID. B. Hollingsworth.
j. Finest two on stem of any va
riety except bronze, kinona goods:
Miss Annie DeLoach.
X. Finest collection of mixed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-11-11
BLIND TIGERS IN AIKEN
Aiken Afflicted With Both Blind
Tigers and Dispensary.

We confidently belieYeSthat Aiken
with her dispensary, is annoyed
more with blind-tigersthan is Edge
field without a dispensary. Not
withstanding the fact that a special
constable is constantly5on duty, Ii
quor is illicitly sold in$Aiken. This
only shows that certain class OF
lawbreakers will violate the dispen-
sary law whether they reside in a
6 wet" or dry" county. The fol-
lowing from the Aiken correspon-
dence to the Augusta Chronicle
tells how the city treasury was aug
mented by 500 in fines imposed up
on blind tigers:
Yesterday in the police court, a
half pint of cheap booze, worth a
quarter, caused finetof S25 each to
placed on four young negroes.
"A white man went to negro