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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

and there is nothing enjoyable in the rec
objection"
From Capt. Keating's stories it ap-
pears that the most stirring times Of his
life occurred during the civil war-at
time when river pilots demanded $500
month as a fitting compensation for the
dangers they underwent At that time
no man knew at what moment he was
liable to be blown up by a river mine or
riddled with shot from the shore.
One delightful little incident he relates
concerning the guerrilla Morgan. One night
while he was guiding the Alec Dean on
her course a. strange steamer ran out
from a little creek entering the river near
small town and blocked his path. He
tried to steer starboard. at the same time
announcing by whistle that the strange
steamer should pass to port. To his
amazement the steamer cut across the
river to intercept him, and when the two
boats were In hailing distance he was
ordered to stop.
Understanding that this was no acct
dent, he slowed up. and the strange
packed with men,. all attired in the dark
gray uniform OF the Confederacy. Among
the first was a person possessed OF n
heavy beard and a deep-set pair Of eyes.
who ran toward the pilot house, where
Heating and the boats captain, Pepper,
were stationed.
He was followed by several officers,
Before the pilot or captain could make
move pistols were drawn and leveled at
their heads.
I'm John Morgan-John Morgan of
the Confederate army" announced the
intruder. and l want your steamer for
the night. / want some men shipped
across the river before sunrise If you're
wi oil v1oht
heads Off and steer the boat myself"
Being possessed Of certain amount of
diplomacy. Heating says, the captain as
sured the Confederate general with all
haste that they would willingly transfer
his army across the river.
This Is Keatings version Of the rest:
I'VE went over to the kentucky side
Of the river and began to pile on men
wherever we could put them. There was
nothing pleasant about 1t for me. Morgan
and his officers sat on the bunk, with
their pistols aimed at my back. while
they cheerfully discussed their respective
ability as marksmen. l. remember hear
ing Morgan say that he could hit an apple
at fifty PAGES nine times out of ten.
Capt. Pepper was a brave man and
] was terribly nervous knowing that ii l
didn't land exactly right or got stuck
in a mud bank or something that my life
would not be worth nickel.
AT early morning We had the last man
over and prepared to go on our way.
We supposed for a moment that our trou-
bles were over. But we were not deceived
FOR long. Morgan came up to the captain
and me after all were landed and an
nounced in a jovial manner that he con-
templated burning the steamer to the
waters edge He did 1t, too. Then he
wandered over to where the captain and
l were standing and wished us a fond
goodbye.
Tim sorry boys said he, but it's all
in the fortunes of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

OF holies." the secret service, was made In
1916, when d member of the House, In
sersoll by name, charged Daniel Webster
with perverting the use of the secret
service for his own ends and brought in
a resolution asking President Polk to
report TO the House just what had been
the activities of the secret service for a
number of years before.
This attack upon Webster in the House
and upon the secret service precipitated
a lively fight In Congress. And when
President Polk did send message on
the secret service to the House he said
that he did not believe it compatible with
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Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence or Inc Staf
LONDON, December g. 1908.
IN CURED buildings or reinforced
concrete structures, are the lat
L est wonders in London just now.
Though this process of putting up build
ings has long been known in America,
it's advent in England is of recent date,
and, for various reasons it is attracting a
great deal Of public attention.
What has brought the question Of brick
less and stonelcss buildings to the fore is
the fact that the British government Is
putting up great new wing to the gen.
eral post office by the new process. There
is not brick or stone in the entire struc-
ture and the speed with which the work
is being done is simply astonishing the
natives From the trade union point OF
view the government is severely criticised
for introducing 'labor-sav.ng'' buuu-
ing into government contracts at time
when the unemployed question is SO press
ing, and when more than % per cent of
the unemployment is in the building trade
itself. But the government has been
more influenced by questions of economy
than by anything else, and the poured
building fills the bill at about one-third
less cost than an ordinary structure. even
III OIICR. III StOle, VI COuISc, Tie Oilicl
ence Is almost two-thirds less in favor of
pouring.
The new post office building is being
constructed according to the Henne-
brique system-a French invention,
though 1t differs little from the American
applicat ON of the same principle. Great
iron rods extend throughout the frame
work. and around these. cement Is poured,
being kept In place by boards until 1t Is
quite solid 1t is claimed that the con-
Soljdif9c nntfn to the hardness OF
stone, and the structure will last as
long, and bear as much weight as the
strongest stone buildings
The new post Office wing has tremen-
dously deep foundations, as 1t was found
that the soil near St. Paufs Cathedral
where 1t IS situated. was not of the char
acter to support a great building, unless
the foundations were exceptionally well
laid.
Considerable mystery has surrounded
Most Common Superstitions.
From the Gentlswoman.
To spill the salt is unlucky-
To sit down thirteen to table is I'M
lucky.
Breaking looking glass portends
seven years Of misfortune.
A picture falling from the wall is an
omen Of a death in the family.
Seeing the new moon Tor the first time
through glass should be avoided.
Friday IL an unlucky day for journey
or to commence any undertaking.
Crossed knives indicate an imminent
quarrel.
A black cat brings luck to a house.
Peacock's feathers are unlucky orna-
ments.
Walking under a ladder invites mis-
fortune.
Clothing unconsciously put on inside
out is a good omen.
Helping to salt is helping to sorrow.
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OF ma ny men eX-
perience in their
lives the numerous
and diversified adj
ventures that have
been the lot of Capt.
Charles Heating, 4
former pilot on the
Mississippi ri V e +.
and one of the
Coura geouS I Y p e
Who won fame for
I heir profession
l.
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walked and finally we met an Old soldier.
who told us, for a drink, where the Yam
kee camp was located
HE seemed suspicious and we left him
hastily. Once as we walked along the
road three men stepped out from behind
trees and ordered us to halt and give an
account of ourselves We eXpiained that
we had recently escaped from the Yankee
lines and were trying to ind our regi-
ment Late at night we crawled past the
Confederate outpost aud on toward the
Federal camp. Early in the morning we
saw fires burning In the distance. Not
knowing whether they were the lights Of
the iankee or rebel camps, we lay quiet
waiting for the daylight SO that we might
see their uniforms. AS We watched
through the night we grew cramped and
tired until to remain in one position longer
was an agony that could not be borne.
Il was crawling on my knees. 1
moved ever so slightly, and in doing so
snapped a stick, which cracked with the
his gun to his shoulder and ordered us to
advance. Even then I think should
have held back but for the certain knoWl-
edge that If we were found lying there
by either the Confederates or the Union
army We would be shot without a trial
:: x
II yelled out that we were friends and
advanced toward the sentry, whom 1
could dimly see by the Pickering light
of the campfire. Walking ever SO slowly.
with my heart in my mouth. trembling at
the result and thinking OF the awful fate
that awaited the men on the kiclkap poo
should the sentry be a. Confederate, 1 ad
vanced. When 1 was within ten feet of
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y the determination
of Congress to In
yestigatc the secret
service, on suSpl-
cion that this SerV-
ice has been mis-
used by government
officials, history,
after all. is merely
repeating itself.
The first attempt
by Congress to in
vestigdte the holy
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On two occasions Capt. Heating actively
helped the United States government in
its war with the southern states. One
was when he saved a gunboat's crew
from starvation by passing the Confeder-
ate lines near Red river and notifying
Gen. Banks troops of their predicament,
and the other time was when he ptloted
the Forest Queen past the fire of the rebel
forts near Vicksburg and saved the only
steamer out of a fleet of six, which were
to be used for transporting Union troops
across the river.
1.-THE time 1 passed the Confederate
troops" said the old pilot, II carried my
heart in my mouth for three solid hours.
Physical suffering Is bad. but mental
suffering is infinitely worse.
ION this occasion the steamer of which
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You're young remarked the great
general.
"Yes. sir / responded, but I know
the river
~ don't like to intrust the best boat
Of the fleet TO this young fellow COM
planned Grant TO one of his men.
His tone angered me. Without ego
tism I may say that ] was good a
pilot as sailed the Mississippi river, and
pride of profession prompted me to
speak.
IL didn't know that you were look
ing for an old man l remarked. I was
told you wanted somebody to guide the
Forest Queen above the rebel forts I
think my anger pleased him. Anyhow. he
allowed me to take the helm of the For
est Queen, the largest Of the six boats.
I'VE had hardly left our mornings be-
fore the smollestack of one of the boats
shot a mass Of fiery sparks into the air.
The town bell in Vicksburg, that dread
ed call to arms, could be heard by the
pilot of every boat. Caution was thrown
to the winds in moment, and with all
steam on we forged ahead, hoping that the
bad aim of the Confederates would save
us until we passed the forts and made
the turn in the river. 1t was race for
life, and a desperate one. They used the
Forest Queen as target, seeking to get
the range. But We passed them before
they had found us. We ian above them
and into a mud hole, where we stayed
under fire for two days. We happily hap
pened to be out OF range. and when the
tide rose on the second day We succeeded
in getting off. But the Forest Queen was
the only one of the six steamers to escape
the disastrous fire from the rebel forts"
Capt. Heating was the pilot of the
steamer James Howard, which carried
King Edward VII, then the Prince Of
Wales, from Memphis to New Orleans.
The captain shows with pride meer
schaum cigarholder and IA cane as per-
sonal gifts from the prince.
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him l gave an almost inarticuiate cry OF
joy. His uniform was blue.
II ran toward him with my arms out
stretched. AStonlShei beyond measure,
he drew back and as | was about to en-
brace him he hinged with his bayonet,
Stabbiug me in the breast
A Confederate! l heard him yell as
I staggered toward The campfire The
officer OF the guard came TO me anu
caught me in his arms. To him gaspine
~ explained my errand, begging him 10
take me 10 Gen. Banks quickly that I
might deliver my message before bled
10 death. He tore open my shirt and dis
covered that the wound in my breast.
While serious. had done nothing more
than to lacerate the flesh.
LAS soon as / could he handaCed I'D I
was taken before the general. and TO him
I presented the message from tho cap
tain OF the gunboat. Then 1 was carried
to a cot. where l slept until the after
noon of the second day, when heard the
distant rumblings of cannon and the
sharp, swapping report of many rifles.
telling OF a battle III progress. Smoke.
thick and hazy in the autumn sun could
be seen rising above the forest trees.
How Banks troops won the victory and
rescued the sunboat is a matter OF his
tory.
THE next day l was driven back with
a military escort over the road I had
traVersed previously as a spy. 1t was a
CHASTITY sight. that road. for many a
man gave his life to save the kickapoo"
Then came the pilots epic--the story OF
how he sailed the Forest Queen past the
rebel forts at NIcksbuTg and saved
Grants tired army from exhaustion by
bringing over the achievements
II was young. very young, said he,
when Grant was besieging Nicksburg.
At that time the Union forces wanted 20
bring up six boats TO ferry troops across
the river above the city. The largest OF
these was the Forest Queen. l remem-
Der being taken before Grant and being
recommended as the best pilot on the
Mississippi river
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Il don't think she heard what I said
although she seemed conscious. A mo-
ment later I jumped from the burning
steamer and did not stop swimming until
I was ten feet away. / he'd the girl with
my left arm and. exerting myself just
enough to keep above water, looked about
me. Near us was "a huge bale of cotton.
which had been thrown overheard by the
men when the fire started. 1t formed a
splendid raft. I padded over to it and
lifted the girl on it. hoping that I might
be able to push it toward shore. The
bale was too heavy to be moved against
the swiftly running current. and after
a few futile efforts 1 climbed on it beside
the girl.
Now, have padded canoes in a storm
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II CLUTCHED A PLANK

must keep tight hold on me until we lind
something drifting that will support US
Keep a tight hold
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15

Clerk of the Court, Frank W. Shelly
is a very busy man nowadays, buthe
is always pleasant and obligiug.
Let as have your orders for job wok:
No order too large or none too small
to receive our careful attention. "
Mrs. Fannie ShuH, while in town
shopping Tuesday, called in and re.
newed her subscription to The Dis
patch.
Mr.. W. Sanders Wingard kindley
remembered us with his subscription
while in town yesterdy.
Buy your wedding presents at The
Bazaar..~ - .~ -,
Mr.. Thos E. Wiagard,: one Of the
best citizens Of the county, called IN
yesterday and settled for his paper.
Be sure to call at The Bazaar before
you make. your Christmas purchases
Mr.. Reuben D. Meetze was in town
Monday and paid US a pleasant and
profitable call. :;
You always find candies of all kinds
at the Bazaar. - -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15

Mr.. Jas. w. shealy, head OF the
farm demonstration work for the gov
ernment in the Dutch Fork, was here
o1 Monday OF last week.
Mrs. Karl F. Oswald left last week
with her father, Col: G. T. Graham,
to spend the Christmas tide at Cres-
sent City, Fla.
For your oranges, tangerines, grape
fruit, apples, raisins, nuts, etc., 60 to
M. D. Harman's grocery, where you
find everything good to eat.
Mr.. Henry P. Roberts, fine citizen
and clever man, was kind enough to
bring US load of lightwood on sub
scription.
Lem B. Gunter and Ben Gunter with
their families left Wednesday for Wild
wood, Fla. ;:.-.
See the nice ranges and cooking
stoves at II. N. Hammer & Co.'S.
They will please you aad the prices
are right. e"
Mr.. John J. Leaphart, and indus
tries farmer of Hollow creek, called to
see US Saturday and renewed his sub
scription.
MIR. Supervisor and commissioners,
how about neat iron fence in front
Of our Jail.
Ministers and Notaries Public can
be supplied with large nicely printed
marriage certificates at 25 cts per doz-
Ell postpaid. The Dispatch Office.
Mr.. J. Waites Thomas, of the law
firm of Thomas & Thomas, Columbia,
was here Monday on legal business.
Miss Sadie Bacon, charming young
lady OF Columbia, has returned home
after a pleasant visit to Miss May
Bradford.
Miss Emma Ballentine, of Columbia.
was the charming guest of Mrs. DR..
E. P. Derrick for the weekend.
The Rev. David Clark, of Greens.
boro, n. c.. is on visit to relatives
, in this county, paid US pleasant call
on Monday.
When you 60 out to hunt your
Christmas presents remember that
The Bazaar has everything suitable
for Christmas and holiday gifts.
Mr.. Ioor Hayes has opened up first
class stock Of general merchandise at
Saxt -Gotha. and solicits share of the
trade Eead his advertisement in an
other colum.
Taxes are coming in lively now.
AS rule, people put off paying taxes
until the last minute, which works a
hardship on the treasurer. When you
co ne to pay don't forget your paper.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
PENCIL. AND SCISSORS.
.yf,ysids Notes Gathered Here md
There BY q Dispatch Man.

Wayside Notes 6aIhefea nSre s"e
There BY . Dispatch Man.
Cotton 14A.
Mr.. J. NJ. Mslpass and little daugh'
ter, of Batesburg. spent Monday here.
Mr.. W. B. Fallaw and his estimable
mother from CASTOR, were here on
Saturday and made US pleasant CALL
Miss Lucille Butler, the accomplished
daughter of Maj. Wilson Butler. left
last week for Georgetown, where she
has accepted a position in one OF the
schools of that city. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. W. Scofheld, OF
Peion, spent Monday in Lexington.
Don't buy your Christmas goods:
candies, fruits, rarsins, nuts, fireworks
etc. before you see our stock.
II. n. Kaminer & Co.
The criminal court opens on the
second Monday in January. SO lar
there are but few cases of more than
minor Importance on the docket.
For engine cylinder oil, harness oil,
automobile oil and lubricating oils, go
to n. N. Hammer & Co.
Miss Winnie Harman spent few
days in Columbia last week. the guest
of relatives.
IF vou are in arrears for The Dis
match please be kind enough to pay
nm at YOUR earliest convenience. This
ia a season when even the newspaper
man likes to hear his pockets jingle.
If YOU need nice rug, toilet set'
mantle clock, rocking chair, pictures
ready framed, child's wagon, you will
find lust what you want at Scott Hen
drix's furniture store. All suitable
for Christmas present.
Miss Matte Brown. the attractive
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Brown
together with her aunt, Mrs. Jordan
is spending several weeks with her
pare Mt.
Fit yourself out wit? nice pair OF
etvlish shoes for Christmas and lee:
noud AtH. N. Hammer & Cos is
~, ,>1ooa to oct them.
Reader, remember your oues at
this Office. We need it.
ANY intelligent person may earn a
oood income corresponding for news
napers; experience unnecessary. Send
s+a,n for full particulars. Empire
Press Syndicate, Middlep'rt' N Y.
If you want box of nice can"y 10
YOUR wife, sweetheart or friend 50 10
Harman's Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Ladies' and Misses cloaks

You need cloak and we have what you want
Any good cloak materials in shades of brown, tan,
gray mode, black and other shades can be found in
our Ladies' Cloaks. Christmas prices are $3.50,
$1,000, $3.50, $500 and up.
In Misses Cloaks, sizes to116 years. we offer
good garments made of broadcloths, chevios,
etc., in all stripes, checks and solids in desirable COL
ors. Special Christmas prices $3.50, $3.50,
$500, 5000, $3.50, $500, $780, 1900.
Silk and SpanqIe Scarfs =,
We have just received new line Of Scarfs-
the pretdest you have ever.,seen. Now is the time
to get Scarf for your sweetheart at a very low
price. Prices from SOC to $1,000.
Crockery and Glassware
Here department when at Mmnsughs you must VISIT
present busy in this department. Now for Xmas
gift mother wife, sister sweetheart find 1t IL this
and price, We will from now till Xmas
sell all goods in this department 1t prices unheard Of
Basement
The basement Mmnaughs known Santa Claus head
quarters dressed undessed go-csrts doll
and and hundreds OF other things tt
Claus will to visit our basement BRING
along with miRus enjoy the trip to tho
basement. AL goods will be sold 1T low prices.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
New Phones.

Citizen Telephone subscribers will
please note the following new phones:
DR.. P. H. Sheaiy, residence $40.
DR.. P. H. Shealy, office oi
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
sERvI5EABLE GIFTS.

Serviceable gifts are the most ap-
preciated. Goto Lever, the Shoe Man
IN Columbia, and get pair of fine
shoes or slippers. Either will be ap-
preciated. The prices are most rea'
sOnable.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
NOTICE

All persons owing store accounts to
r. H. Williams, will pay the same to
Karl F. Oswald, he having purchased
all such accounts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Stationery Cheap.

A big lot of paper and envelopes in
5 cent packages, bargain at The
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
Tailored Suits, Extraordinary Great
Lines at AstoundingIy Low Prices

From one Of these special lines you can certain
ly find the suit you want We have built up a vast
business in suits and the greatest advance has been
won this season. Many new ideas have been added
to the assortments within the last few weeks, max
ing our showing far larger than ever before, and
please bear in mind that our Suit section is the arg
est in the Caronas, and every suit is offered the
best value at its price.
Hundreds of stylish models to select from. You
can't be suited better anywhere. We have the stock
and will be sold at very low prices. Now is the time
to save money.
Don't make the sad mistake of buying Furs
where you are not sure Of what you are getting for
your money. Our close studyAof Furs for many
years enables US to buy what we know is good. So
you are benefited by our experience. See Offer
ings. We also offer specials in chldren's furs.
Clothing and Cents Furnishings
Why not buy your Christmas Suit here. Shoes
that will fit your feet and your pocketbook:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-15
This is The Store For Christmas Shoppers
Shop at Mimnaughs and You Will be Pleased

a GompIete Sn0WihS oI "uinoh
Beautiful New Fall Neekwear
Wonderfully dainty, just as effective and
charming as they can be. You'll find style to
please you exactly at price, too' that will as
fully satisfy.
Those Mary Gardiner capes
How can you 60 without one when everybody
e,se is wearing them everywhere anytime? we
have these stylish capes in every shade they come
in. And we have prices so low that you should get
Mary Gardiner for Xmas. Prices $40, $l2oo
and $780,
Fancy Linen Pieces
Linen Cenepiece Squares Tray Cloths scarfs Etc. pian
h.sitched and embroidered in al Sizes and Will De soo
At spec prices: s5c For good Christmas gift ss
small cost here is your opportunity.
When comes Towels there but one place to Co.
I'D that Mnaug Wehsve them 1t prices unheard OF before
Jewelry at one-Haf Price
We have certainly Jewe in the two weeks and are
m .eiue it, Why should you And buy Jewely elsewhere and
MORA vbsu you half price from Mimnaugns NOW
I, the time to give Xmas present at small cost.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-19
New Spring Skirts

These Skirts have just arrived and were
bought for our spring trade. If you are
wise you will not let this opportunity
pass. This is not an advertising dodge.
We want to raise some money right quick
ana the best way to get it is to borrow
from our customers. We pay you an ex-
orbitant rate of interest in the following
reductions.
$1,000 Spring Skirt now marked. $500
$1,000 Spring Skirt now marked. $3.50
800 Spring Skirt now marked. 800
500 Spring Skirt now marked. $3.50
$500 Wolfe Skirt now marked. $500
$500 Wolfe Skirt now marked. .$11.OO
$1,000 Dress Skirt now marked. $500
600 Dress Skirt now marked. $500
$ 500 Dress Skirt now marked. $3.50
5 400 Dress Skirt now marked. 90