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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
WILL GET MORE MONEY.
Secretary Cortelyou Will Increas'
Customs Employees Salaries.

Tie Treasury Department has decided
to carry into immediate effect the purpose
ii has had in view since the first of July
to advance the compensation of all Gus
toms laborers at the port Of New York TO
the uniform grade OF $40 per annum.
The first step was taken In this direction
at the commencement of the fiscal year.
when one hundred OF the most efficient
men We're promoted in the collectors.
surveyors and appraisers departments.
and at that time Secretary Cortelyou
was anxious to apply the advance to the
entire force, but it was decided to defer
final action until the condition Of the ap-
preparation of the general fund for de-
fraying the cost of collection OF the reve-
nue. could be fully determined.
On recommendation of Secretary Cor
telyou a bill was introduced at the last
session OF Congress to fix the status Of
customs laborers at the grade stated. TIL,
bill which passed the House, was amend
ed in the Senate and is now i'm conference.
1t will doubtless become law shortly
after the reassernbling of Congress next
winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
TO NAME MUDD's OPPONENT.
Democratic Convention at Marlboro
Two Weeks Hence.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, August % 1908.
The democratic convention to nominate
a candidate for Congress from the fifth
congressional district of Maryland will
be held in the town hall Wednesday,
September Is. at noon. The district COM
prises ..ie counties of St. Mary, Charles.
Calvert. Prince George Anne Arundel and
Howard wards 81. q and "a and the
fourth fifth, sixth. seventh and eighth
precincts of ward IS of Baltimore CITY.
Representative Sydney f. Mudd. who was
nominated by the republicans to succeed
himself at the convention in Hyattsville
last June. has been far from well since his
nomination, and is now resting quietly
at his home at La Plata, Charles county
1t is expected he will be entirely re-
covered In time to make a campaign
The nomination by the democrats of
Capt. George NJ Smith of Bowie, Prince
George county. is generally conceded. He
is a prominent official of the Association Of
Railway Conductors, and was Mr. Mudds
opponent In 1906, when Samuel Gompers
came out sQuarely for Capt Smith. one
Of the results of labor's attitude in that
campaign was majority for Smith of
over 500 in the districts of Baltimore
city which, in the election of 1904 had
given Mr.. Mudd something like 1000 ma
jority. The countless however, gave the
latter substantial majority and he
won without trouble.
AT the recent county convention in
Marlboro the following delegates. H.
structed to vote for George NJ Smith for
the nomination, were chosen: Thomas
B. kalbfus of Bowie. Harry NJ. Bowen
Of AQuasco, Carter Lee bowie of Queen
Anne. George w. Hardy of Surrats, Will
liam +. Holmead of Kent, Joseph Fan
ming of Bladensburg. William H. Dyer of
Piscataway. NJ. Hampton Magruder of
Marlboro and Simon s. Adams of Oxon
Hill. 1t is said to be certain that the
convention will pass a resolution indors-
ing the candidacy of William Jennings
Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
CUSHING TO BE REPAIRED.
Army Tug to Restore Propeller
Wheel at Alexandria.

The army tug Lieut.. Alonzo Cushing,
which lost its propeller wheel as the
steamer was coming into her dock at the
foot of X street southwest Friday even
Ing. still in dock here. will be taken to
Alexandria within the next day or two
to haul out and have new wheel put on.
Yesterday men from the tug were out
in small boats for an hour or longer
dragging the river about where the wheel
is supposed to have dropped off the shaft
in an effort to recover it. Their search
was unsuccessful. 1t is doubtful if the
wheel will ever be found.
1t is generally thought the heavy piece
of metal when it struck the bottom buried
itself in the mud. The accident occurred
a a time calculated least to prevent dam
age to the machinery of the vessel. Had
it twisted off while the tug was coming
up the river it Is more than probable she
would have been seriously damaged be-
fore the engine could have been stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
TWO sHoTs-No RESULT.
Except Trouble for Arthur Gilbert,
Alleged Marksman.

Assault with a deadly weapon was
charged against Arthur Gilbert. colored.
twenty-six years of age. who was arrest
ed yesterday afternoon by Policeman Pat
rick Creagh of the third precinct.
Gilbert and William Green, also colored,
were employed in the dredging machine
Potomac in the Tfdol basin, and one day
about two weeks ago, the police Were
told. they engaged in a dispute which
was concluded by the firing of two shots.
Gilbert was said to have been the
marksman and Green the target but the
former perforated only the atmosphere on
his first try and Green's overalls on
the second. The police did not learn of
the affair until Gilbert had made his
"get away" and then came a two weeks
shadowing of the Gilbert mansion at Is
Defrees street. Arthur reappeared yes
terday and tomorrow he will tell Judge
Mullowny
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A LITTLE KNIFE PLAY.
As Result foyer Is in Hospital,
White in Cell.

Nobel foyer. colored, twenty-five years
of age. met Walter White. cofored, on G.
street southwest between I'd and AZ
streets shortly after 8 O'Clock last night.
After a short discussion the two men en-
gagged in a rough and tumble fight
White. the police say, managed to- get a
knife out of his pocket and stabbed Us
antagonist in the back.
The men were fighting furiously when
Sergt. Kilmartin and Policemen Donovan
and LoOper of the fourth precinct station
swooped down upon them.
foyer was sent to the Casualty Hospital
and White to the station house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
OFF FOR suNFLowER STATE.
Secretary Wright and Party to Visit
Two Forts

Secretary Wright left last evening for
Kansas. He will devote Monday to an
inspection of the army schools at Fort
Leavenworth and Tuesday to witnessing
the maneuvers at Fort Riley. The Sec
rotary will be at his desk again Friday
morning He was accompanied by Ma.
Gen Bell. chief of staff. and Mrs. Bell,
Capt Davis OF the general stan. Col
Treat and Mrs Wadsworth and Mr. Ped1-
go. private secretary to Secretary Wright
Gen and Mrs. Bell. Col. Treat and Mrs
Wadsworth will extend their trip to the
Yellowstone National Park. and Will not
return to this city before October l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair and Warmer Today and To-
morrow.

morrow.
For the District of Columbia and Della
ware. fair. warmer Sunday and Mon
day; light east to south winds.
For Maryland and Virginia. fair Sunday
and Monday. warmer in interior; light
east to southeast winds.
There have been showers along the
south Atlantic coast, In the upper lake
region. the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys. northern Minnesota
North Dakota and the northern districts
west of the Rocky mountains: elsewhere
the weather was generally clear.
Temperatures continue low in the At
lantic states. and they have fallen gen.
orally west of the Rocky mountains In
the interior they are generally above the
seasonal average on account of the pre-
vailing low pressure In the plateau and
the slope regions.
The eastward advance of the western
low area will cause rising temperatures
in the Atlantic states for the next few
days. warmer weather Sunday in the
central valleys and the lake region, and
continued high temperatures in the slope
region. followed by falling temperature
Sunday or Sunday night in the north
west and on Monday in the middle slope,
and possibly the Missouri and upper Mis-
sissippi valleys.
The weather will be generally fair
Sunday and Monday. except that there
will be showers with the FILLING tempera-
lures in the west.
The winds along the New England
coast will be light southerly; on the mid
die Atlantic coast light southeast to
south: on the south Atlantic coast fresh
northeasteriy> on the east gulf coast
the west gulf coast light TO fresh south
east to south; on the lower lakes light
to fresh southeast to south. and on the
upper lakes light to fresh and variable,
the most easterly on Superior.
Temperature Yesterday.
Midnight, 6a; 2 am, IS: am, SIS;
am. 50; g am. 81: 10 am. 81: 12 noon
70: Pm. u: pm: 70: 6 pm. "A: 8
pm. "a; 10 pm. So Maximum. e.;
Relative humidity-s am. 70: 8 pm. 80.
Hours of sunshine. 1872: per cent of pos
sible sunshine. 100.
Temperature same date last year-Max-
imum. IS; minimum, 60.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. 4:22 am. and ABS
pm: high tide. 1912 am. and 1890 D. n
Tomorrow-Low tide. am. and sos
pm high tide. 1880 am. and 11:1O pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 5:27 am; sun sets.
6:35 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:2S am.
Moon sets. $40 pm. today.
The City Lights.
TIE city lights and naphtha lamps all
Lighted by thirty minutes after sunset
distinguishing begun one hour before sun
rise. All arc and incandescent lamps
lighted fifteen minutes after sunset and
extinguished forty-five minutes before
sunrise.
Up-River. Waters. *
HARPERS FERRY. W. Va August
@--Potomac very cloudy and Shenan-
doah very muddy
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MANAGER GIVES DINNER
e. W. Wheeler Of Hotel Regent En-.
tertains Number of Guests.

In celebration of numerous improve
ments that have been made in the Regent
Hotel. particularly the refurnishing and
papering of the dining hall. E. W.Wheeler
manager of that hotel. had a number of
his friends and guests of the hotel at
dinner last night. The dinner was served
In the re1uvenated dining hall. The table
was beautifully decorated and the walls
were draped in flags and greens.
Mr.. Wheeler announced that every por-
ton Of the big house is to undergo i'm
prOyementS.
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Representative Burton Returns.

NEW YORK. August 29.-Representa-
tive T. F.. Burton of Ohio. a member of
the monetary commission that has been
investigating financial systems of Europe.
was a passenger today on the St. Paul,
which arrived from Southampton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
Changes in g. L. o. Methods

The new method of accounting put INTO
use in the general land office July L has
brought about change in the method OF
giving receipts through the local land
Offices No more duplicate receivers re-
ceipts will be issued. In their place there
will be duplicate registers certificates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
Post Office Station Moved.

The post Office station No a. hereto
fore located at Connecticut avenue and 8
street northwest, will hereafter be locat-
ed at the southeast corner of Connecti-
cut and Floida avenues. The .hange was
announced yesterday at the city post Of
fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

The Milk Conference appointed BY
. the District Commissioners. In view OF
sthe MANY DANGERS OF RAW
milk. has recommended the bone
fpasteurizing Of all raw milk By bring
Sing 1t TO the boiling point. then with.
draw. cool. and keep cold until used.
The Conference has thereby indo-sed
the advice given by this Society for a
lumber Of years to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

II matters little what II is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
want ad in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
GREAT ADVERTISING
SUCCESSES

Are made by the man who keeps ever
lastingly at it-summer and winter. The
man who Gays low" in summer has to put
on that much extra steam in order to
catch up in wintertime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

The pen-point production Of Birmingham
England. is 90, 100000 per week
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SCALD ALL MILK
for children.

Tor chltdren.
Parents are particularly warned
against the erroneous opinion held BY
some that pasteurising affects either
the dtSestibility or the nutritivs value
OF the milk. Or that A. q rule Il will
produce any bad effects Whatsoever.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.
e. BERLINER. Secretary.
=!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

For the District of Columbia and Della
ware. fair. warmer Sunday and Mon
DAY; light east to south winds
For Maryland and Virginia. fair Sunday
and Monday. warmer in interior; light
east to southeast winds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13
state Board Of Trade.

The West Virginia Board Of Trade
has demonstrated here the splendid
value of Its existence to all who be-
came at all familiar with It's opera
tions and objects.
Comprised OF the leading business
men OF tho cities and towns OF the
state, Representing all classes of In
dustry and commerce, It's personnel
impresses the on-looker, and its de-
alterations emphasize its patriotic de-
sire. While in the main It may be
regarded asea cold business PROPOSE
ton, yet there is more than the sor-
did interest as 1t manifests deep In
terest in the general welfare-not
alone in riches. but in moral. educa-
tional and religious progress.
From such an organization under
the guidance of the patriotic mind
nothing but good will be counted in
its achievements and all may con-
graduate the state that such an or
ganization exists and in such healthy
form.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13
Prnise and SIander.

Commenting on the resolution In
troduced by Senator Henry G. Davis
at the state board of trade meeting,
inviting capital into the state, the
Parkersburg Dispatch-News says OF
Goyernor-eloct William e. Glasscock:
without going into the question
of justification for the statement, the
Dispatch-News does not believe that
so far as the governor-elect Is con-
cerned 1t Is necessary to resolve on 4
policy of such self evident merit. Mr..
Glasscock is himself a practical man
of affairs who has made a success on
other than political lines. 1t will not
be either theory or prejudice which
will actuate his conduct. In his cam.
pafgn he made no demagogic appeals
or improper promises and is, there
fore, in POSITION to deal fairly with
all interests"
The Telegram fully agrees with the
DIspatch-News in the above, but 1t
confesses that it is at loss of under
standing OF the following by that
paper:
THE Dispatch-News here reIterates
that his ADMINISTRATION will not be
conservative, progressive and eco
nomical, and 1t will not be suggested
at the end Of his term that no great
development was contemporaneous
with his tenure
The Telegram believes that the ad-
mInistration of Governor Glasscock
will be progressive and economical,
and until the Dtspatch-News furnish
es this newspaper a bill of particu-
lars to the contrary the Telegram
will continue to believe Mr.. Glass
cocks administration will provo all
right.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

! ~ 81 \.
or Il 1cis. or It the wells
FfeFe wa pro- 1ction Of Oh
IN this state antIl about thirty years
ago
1888 the production WAS ~ s.
4lt barrels.
Since 1888, to ana including
1906, the production was 1880 4
.9T4 barrels, OF che value OF 210S 693s-
The production for 1906 was 1O.=
12O,985 barrels, Of the value of $751;.
ITO. 29s. The price of OIL to con<
sumers has been 50 cheapened as to
be within the reach OF al.
isFor the discovery and drst pro-
duetion of oil IN this State our peo-
pie are INDEBTED to the Rathbones,
and to the late Senator Camden and
their associates. of Parkersburgs
and, mainly, for the larger and won
derful1y great development, to the
South Penn on Company, which In
vested millions OF dollars in the
pioneer work of demonstrating the
location and capacity of oil pools,
and has, during all these years paid
ont for labor, materials. construction
and rentals, hundreds OF thousands
OF dollars each month. The Stand
ard OIL interests have not only paid
to our citizens vast sums of money
but are contributing largely to the
treasury of our State.
Fifteen years ago It paid little
over 100000 in taxes.
Ten years ago about 100000 in
taxes.
an the year 1907 the assessed
value of It's property In the State of
West Virginia was $35s165, 1858, and
taxes were paid to the amount of
$3O0,774.
s.The assessment for 1908 viii
amount to over 36,Oo0,O00. and the
taxes Computed on the rate for
1907) will amount to over 1922. 900.
while mentioning some OF the
pioneers in this risky enterprise, and
the great corporation that has taken
the lead in development, we should
not overlook the Independent oper-
ators One Of the principal and most
successful Of these, Judge Con, of
whom every West virginian is proud,
resides in this city.
at find 1t stated in the Manufac-
turer's Record that according to the
advance sheets of the chapter on min
erai resources of the United States,
pu blIshed by the United States Geo.
logical Curvey, West Virginia with
her mineral products of 1907, valued
at $92, 4S7 $50, stands fourth in rank
with all the other States in the I'm
ion. Only Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Illinois outclass her; while Califor-
Ma, with long list OF mineral pro-
ducts, including precious metals and
petroleum, Is tenth in the list"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13
Thomas G. Stricken. of Elienboro

Thomas G. Stricken. of EIlsnboro.
Is a city business visitor.
Bert Bradley. of Pennsboro. IS IN
the city on business.
]. NJ. Hayden. of Weston. spent the
A. ]. MARBLE Is here from I-orentz.
G. NJ. Randolph. of Salem, spent
the night here.
George strope IS here from Wheel
]. II. Mann is business visitor
here from Ellenboro.
George Camp. of Bridgeport. spent
the night here.
Charles Brooks Smith. OF ParkeEs-
burg, viii arrive here today to look
after some business.
U. G.. Summers, of West Union. was
u visitor hero Friday.
w. I. Goble was here Friday from
Weston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

Turing the last ten years 3S 30
acres of coaI were worked out, 5,779
acres of which were mined in the
year 1907.
For a number of years we have
been the second state in the produc-
ton OF coke. In 1906 we were sac
ond. but in 1907 third in the pro-
ductton OF coal.
Very little gas was produced In
West Virginia until within the last
twenty years, when the value of the
gas production increased from $780,
900 in 1888 to $1,3S4,O23 IN 1898,
to $13 ,735,343 in 1906.
'The estimate for 1907 Is 1884,
2OO,OOO,OOO cubic feet. of an ap-
proximate value OF $15,0O0,00O.
when obtaiped these figures
was surprised to learn that about
one-ha1f of this immense production
is used within the State at a cost of
other half, used without the State,
cost the consumers exceeding &c.,
100000.
THE carbon black manufactures
alone in this State in 1906 consumed
14,4O5, O43,OO0 cubic feet, at the
small cost of 1895, O02.
Our gas production is almost
equal to the production OF all the
States mbined, except Pennsylvan-
ia. and we are rapidly gaining upon
her. What State, except Pennsyl-
Vania, can boast of such great wealth
in fuel supply of coal and gas? Where
is there found in this wide, wide
world such advantages for profitable
Investment in mining and manutac-
turing pursuits?
"It should be remembered that the
value of gas here given without ex-
PLANTATION might mislead, as 1t is the
value of the gas delivered to consum
ers, in som evases hundreds of miles
from where it Is produced In West
Virginia. The operating expenses In
the field, investment In pipe lines,
pumping plants, expenses OF distrlbu-
ton, as well as the uncertainty Of!
supply and the decreased value OF the
plants, including pipe lines, without
an adequate supply. adds vastly to-
the cost of the gas. In other words,
the figures given show the value at
the places OF consumption, which is
large compared with Its value in the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

TOmalntuin health maIure mNH'
or woman needs just enough FOOD TO
rapalr the waste and supply energy
and body heat. The habitual con-
sumption of more food than is nee
essaryfor these purposes Is the prime
cause OF stomach troubles. rheuma-
tism and disorders of the kindneys.
II troubled with indigestion revise
your diet. let reason and not appetite
controland take a few doses OF Cham
berlaIn's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and you will soon be ali right again.
For sale by ali dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13
CboooIote T.Ie IS Healthful

Food experts aBree that chocoIaIs
trItious articles OF food known and
chocolate pies are becoming very
popular. Who can imagine anything
nice, large piece of chocolate pie?
Hard to make In the old way. but
EASY II you use "OUR4PIE" Chocolate
flavor, and follow directions on the
pnckage. Contains all ingredients
ready for Instant use. At grocerS,
10 cents. Order today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

DOUBTLESS Mike Francis will make
= pretty good sheriff, after all,
though he IS Democrat. But, he
wants to use care in the selection Of
his deputies, and, especially guard
himself against the selection OF the
set that knows nothing but county
order shaving. He has our best wish
es as long as he holds that bunch at
arm length.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13
For Chronic Dlarrhocn.

While in the army IN 1853 Twas,
tnken with chronic diarrhoeaH says
George NJ. FELTON,. of South Gibsoh
Pa 'I have since tried many RENEE
dies but with out any permanent re-
lief until Mr.. A. ". Afiles OF thi8,
place persuaded me TO try Cl1armbeF-
jams Collie, Cholera and DiarThoea
Remedy. one bottle OF which stopped
It at once" For sale by all deaf
ers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

The Telegram Joins In the general
expression OF gratfaeat4on by the peo-
pie. of west virgipta that Governor
~. M o. Dawson has regained MS
health after successful combat with
the GfeaeWhite plague ana has re-
turned to his home at the capital- It
Is the hope OF. every cittzen that he
may retain his health and live at
home the whole of a long life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

a preacher named oliver IN Bur
lington, Kansas, wants Bryan TO be
come an evangelist Gospel preached
ought to stick good deal better than
political principles expounded by
Bryan, else the latter would have but
few converts to his credit as an evan
gelist
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

DoddrIdge county deserves special
mention for the splendid Republican
majorities given in that county. The
Telegram congratulates the party
leaders and the rank and file in that
county
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

For some unknown reason the
Democratic papers have not yet hg-
.ured out what Senator EIkins Is go
ing to have Governor Glasscock do.
But when they exhausted themselves
before election figuring and they are
TO be excused for taking we'll de-
served rest
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

/ The Te4eErantss expose Of the
trescheTy 70 the Esepglb can party a
ms county by men o asplrs 70 BE
IL ieadsrs and were entrl sted' -pll.th
the conduct 81 the campaign Is az-
resting vide attention and receiving
univeraI appreciation. Among the
comm erIts ma de b tate papers e che
folio ing By the Charleston Nall:
saThe ClarksbuEE Telegram has
put the party traitors Of Hsl'rison
county IN its rogue's gallery, where
they belong. and paraded them in Its
issue 81 Monday
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

should Bryan as an evangelist
come to CIarksburg, 1t would be a
pretty safe bet that the ratio OF
those present from the Bryan club
would be sixteen to one reversed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-13

Doddridge and Lewis did well by
Charles G. CoRman and he will be
their state senator. though he halls
from Harrison.