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Ave. Market stands—Center, Riggs, 5th and K sts. and West End Markets. ocs-st past, and fnucus patr g the bes o-date William Washington Brutally As- saults His Wife. A YOUNG WOMAN'S SAD STORY Death of the Chief Trumpeter of the 3rd Va. Vol. COLORED WARDS COMPLETED Evening Star Bureau, No. 727 King Street, Bell Telephone No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 5, 1898. A waiddle-aged colored woman staggered into the police station last night about half-past 10 o'clock in an almost helpless condition. Her face was bruised and so swollen that she could scarcely see, and her general appearance indicated that she had been subjected to violent treatment. In broken accents she managed to inform the officers that her name was Washington,’ and that her husband, William, had, with- out provocation, knocked her down, stamp- ed her and then left her almost dead. The assault occurred about 10 o'clock at a place known as Dulaney’s court in the north- west section of the city. From this place the wounded woman had contrived to drag herself to the station house, distant about a mile. Here she was given every possible aid. Dr. Miller was summoned and the woman carried to her home, where her con- dition this morning was so serious that she could not appear in court. Washington was arrested by Lieut. Smith and Officer Sher- wood. Held for Grand Jury. The details of a sorrowful story were heard before Mayor Simpson in the police court this morning. It was the narrative of a young woman's indiscreet confidence, with the usual sequel of suff2ring and woe. Mathew McKeown of Fairfax county was arraigned on a charge of seduction under promise of marriage. Miss Olive B. Nich- ols, formerly of this city, but now of Wash- ington, appeared as complainant, carrying a little child only a few months old. The young women's parents testified that Mr. McKeown had been paying marked. atten- tions io their daughter for two years be- fore the trouble. He had, they declared, enjeyed thir implicit confidence, and was regarded as Miss Olive’s accepted suitor. The mother had made extonstve prepara- tions for her daughter's marriage, for Miss Olive had told her that it would take place some time in December. A few months subsequent to October 12, the alleged date of the crime, when the Nichols family were ltving in ‘Alexandria, Mr. McKeown's attention ceased, and he left for Seattle, Washington. Here he was written to in regard to the young woman's ecrdition by her father, and copies of these letters, with the only reply from the young man. were read in court. They showed the father’s solicitude for his daughter, and Mr. McKeown's evasion. A short time since he returned to this city, and was ar- rested by Sergt. Smith. After hearing t young woman's tesiimony, which was ac- cording to the warrant, the mayer sent the case to the grand jury, under a bond of S00. Banquet ond Reception. The Young Men's Sodality Lyceum Hall, cn Duke street, was Monday night the scene of an elegant banq‘tet and reception. It was the oceasion of the tenth anniversary of the organization, and one for which exten- sive preparations had been made. The hall and library were brilliantly Nghted and ap- propriately decorated, and the table was pronounced most beautiful in its supply and arrangement of flowers, which very nicely set off the elaborate repest. Several distinguished guests were present and contributed to making the evening one long to be remembered in the Lyceum’'s his- tory. Bishop Van de Vyver of Richmond pronounced the blessing, and Mr. W. H. Sweeney of Alexandria made the opening address. Among those who respond2d with fitting remarks to the toasts were: Mayor Geo. L. Simpson of this city, Rev. Father Con- way of Georgetown, Mr. Fabrican of Wash- ingtcn, Mr. Lewis Machen of Fairfax, Mr. D. Foust of Washington and Rev. Father Gaston Payne of Warrenton. The address of the evening was delivered by Bishop n d> Vyver. Mr. R. Walton Moore of irfax also delivered an address. Young Soldier's Death. Philip Briscoe, chief trumpeter of the 3d Virginia Volunteer Infantry field band, died yesterday about noon at his home on Prince street, after an illness of typhoid fever covering several weeks. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, s und=rstood the interment will take ‘hursday with military honors. The announcement of his death caused great sorrow among his comrades and civilian associates. He was about twenty-seven ears of age and possessor of rare musical lent and many estimable qualities. His widowed mother and several brothers sur- © him. Several members of the 3d Virginia Regi- ment field Band, of which Briscoe was cief trumpeter, have taken a subscription tor a floral tribute to be placed’ on the de- ceased’s casket. An adequate sum was scon subscribed. ‘The members of the band and others met this morning and took suitable action in regard to their comrade’s death and made arrangements for attend- irg the funeral, which will take place to- morrow at 3 p.m., with military honors. Colored Wards Completed. ‘The two colored wards at the Alexandria Infirmary—for males and fema’ respec- tively—which have besn in process of con structicn for the past two months, are now completed, far as the building is con- cerned. They still lack furni.ure and equip- ment, and the matron, Mrs. M. Adamson, arnounces that they cannot be opened for service until the funds necessary to pro- vide the equipment are contributed by the s of the ty. Of late some colored persons have Leen refused admi sion because of the progress of improv: ments, but the mary will son be able all dem in this line. ‘They are pavilion plan, with sanitary and improved heating appa- he money expended on these ware s furnished largely by the Y. M. C. A. ——. FORTY DOLLARS EACH. Fines Imposed for Tarning in False Alarm of Fire. John Harlow and George Maurschauer, the small boys who were arrested last week for turning in a false alarm of fire, re given a trial in the Police Court to- day. A number of witnesses were examin- ed by Judge Scott. Their testimony con- vinced him that the boys turned in an alarm last Friday night from the box at h and D eets northeast. Attorney lers, for the boys, argued for the impo- sition of a light penalty, but Prosecuting Attorney Pugh said that small fines in such cases would do no good. Judge Scott agreed with Mr. Pugh, and after com- menting on the proof and the gravity of the offense, imposed the highest fine, $40 each. The fines were paid. ——— Expense Not Warranted. Mr. J. B. Johnsen, secretary and tceas- urer of Howard University, has becn in- formed by the District Commissioners, rel- ative to ais request that Lincoln strect be graveled, that an offictal examination cf the street dees not demonstrate its cond! to be svch as to warrant the expense So far as the existing width Iway is concerned, the Comrais- n te that they would probably f vorably consider a petition of the owners of a majority of tue property affected for a new curb, vuder the assessment system, in which event the YY would be uped to conform te the curb grade. A ne in the roe it is further explain- 2, is a boundary stene, and will be low- ered by the District surveyor. ~ _ Harry G. McBride has béen appointed by the District Commissioners an additional rrivate on the police force for duty between Q and R and 13th and 15th streets, NDRIA AFFAIRS COL. PEARRE’S CAMPAIGN He Will Speak at Oakland Next Monday Night. Death of S. L. Weir at Elkins, W. Va.— Reception to Ensign West Burke. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., October 6.—Col. George A. Pearre, who is home from Mont- gomery county, will formally open his con- gressional campaign at Oakland next Mon- day. Colonel Pearre will spend the inter- vening time at his desk in Cumberland. He ald that he was highly flattered over the reception accorded him in Montgomery county, which had done so much toward making him the nominee, and his prospects there could fot be better. Colonel Pearre will continue to fill the position of state's attorney for Allegany county, but will re- sign March 4, should he be elected to Con- gress. Colonel Peatre is announced to speak at Fairmont, W. Va., during the campaign. Death of S. L. Weir. Mr. S. L. Weir, late of Washington, D. C., where, until lately, his family resided, died yesterday at Elkins, W. Va., aged fifty-five years. Mr. Weir was formerly as- sistant to J. W. Galbreath, chief of main- tenance of way, West Virginia Central railroad, and was later general superin- tendent for the Davis Coal and Coke Com- pany. At the time of his death he had charge of the construction of the extension of the West Virginia Central, building from Beverly to Huttonsville. A number of rela- tives from Washington arrived last night and went to Elkins this morning. His re- mains will provably be sent to Washington for interment. Trained Nurses Graduate. Last night, after ending a two years’ course, Misses A. Constanee Ludowski, Knoxville, Tenn.; Christine Dallas Mathie. son, New York; Margaret E. Sloan, Eck- hart, Md., and Minola Aldridge, Mount Savage, Md., were graduated from the nurses’ training school of the Western Maryland Hospital, this city. Rev. Quinton €. Davis delivered the address, and for Governor Lowndes, who was absent, Mr. A. A. Doub presented the diplomas. Reception to Eusign Burke. At Keyser, W. Va., twenty miles from here, last night, an elaborate public recep- tion was tendered Ensing West Burke of the cruiser Brooklyn, who is home on a furlough. The affair occurred in Music Hall. — ONE CHARGE SUSTAINED. Henry Briscoe’s Personal Bonds Taken Because of Threats. Threats and earrying concealed weapons were charged against Henry Briscoe, col- ored, who appeared as a prisoner in Judge Kimball's court today. “If you come down to the corner I'N Kill you,” was the threat charged, while a re- velver was the weapon that figured in the case. Catherine Harrity, colored, who lives at 1624 2a street northwest, appeared as the prosecuting witness. She explained to the court that the defendant had annoyed her several times recently, and Friday night he came to her house and pointed a ‘wea- pon at her, when he made use of the threatening language. “I saw him when he p‘inted the pistol at Catherine,” said a female witness, “and 1 saw the balls in the pistol. shinin’.” “What color were they?” she was asked. “ "Twas shinin’ red.” Several other witnesses gave testimony concerning the threats and weapon, and the defendant made an explanation. “{ didn’t threaten her,” he sald, “and I only had a toy pistol.” ‘The defendant exhibited a toy pistol, and said he bought {t about two years ago. “This is the kind of toy pistol,” remarked Mr. Mullowny, “that Kills people on the Fourth of July and at Christmas times.” Briscoe said he and Catherine had been friends, but she had given him up. He sald the woman's brother had threatened him, and he took the toy pistol with him to frighten Harrity. The prisoner's grandmother told the court that “Bub” Harrity had a pistol and was going to shoot her grandson. “Has this boy been living with the wo- man?” the court asked. “He's only been a brother to her,” Mr. Mullowny said. The court dismissed the charge of con- cealed weapons and took the boy's personal bonds in the threats case. ————— SUIT ON TRIAL. oLD Sent Back From Supreme Court of the United States, Before Judge McComas, tn Circuit Court No. 2 this morning, the case of Richard H. Fletcher against the Baltimore and Poto- mac Railway Company was taken up, and the trfal will probably consume several days. Fletcher asks damages from the rail- Toad company in the sum of $10,000 for in- Juries alleged to have been recetved eight years ago. The suit was firet brought in the summer of 1890 and has gone through the Court of Appeals of the District and the Supreme Court of the United States. At the first trial the judge instructed the jury to bring in a verdict in favor of the defendant, on the ground that the company was not responsible for the negligence of its employes. The plaintift took the case to the District Court of Appeals, which tribural sustained the ruling and’ verdict of the lower court. Then the case went up to the United States Supreme Court, where the other courts were reversed and the case remanded for a new trial in the Circuit Court. The plaintiff alleges that he was injured May 16, 189), when he was struck by a piece of lumber thrown from one of the de- fendant company’s cars by one of its em- ployee. Mr. Franklin H. Mackey represents Fletcher and Messrs. Totten & Dennis the Baltimore and Potomac raflroad. Justice Kissed the Bride. The marriage ceremony was performed this morning by a justice of the peace on Capitol Hill, Magistrate John H. O'Don- nel! officiating at his office for a couple from Virginia. The justice was a little nervous, but the presence of so many well- wishers of the couple gave him courage. ‘Those present presented the bride with a handsome bouquet of roses. The justice kis8ed the bride and wished the couple a pleasant journey through life. — Suit Against Telephone Company. Messrs. Birney & Woodward and Hemp- hill & Peter have filed for Eugene A. Bow- ers a suit against the Chesapeake and Po- temac Telephone Company, similar to those previously instituted by other tele- phone subscribers who are seeking to have their telephones retained at the $50 rate fixed by the last session of Congress. Mr. Bowers’ telephone is in his office in the Washington Loan and Trust building. A temporary injunction was secured from Justice Cox restraining the defendant com- pany from removing the ’phone. —>—__ Cannot Give It Preference. Messrs. Ellerson & Wemple have been in- formed by the District Coramissioners that they cannot at this time favorably consider a request made by them and others for the inclusion of 22d street trom R street to De- catug place in the estimates for tmprove- ments for the fiscal year of 1900. The street, the Commissioners explain, 1s a small one, and is comparatively of much less public importance than many of the county road thoroughfares still” needing improvemeris, so that the Commissioners do not feel that they can properly give it preference. ase Sustains Slight Injuries, While driving on 7th street near N street northwest about 10 o'clock this morning the vehicle in which Mrs. Mary Robinson was riding was struck by Capital Traction Company’sCar No. 309 The lady was slightly injured in the face. She was taken to No. 1884 7th street northwest, and after remain- ing there a short time went to her home on Brightwood avenue, READY FOR’ THE FRAY |70 CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA —— Preliminaries Arg All Attended to in New York -Campaign. CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED Roosevelt Continues to Grow in Popularity With Voters. PLANS OF THE DEMOCRATS —— Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, October 4, 1898. ‘The gubernatorial candidates of both po- litical parties have been notified. The noti- fication of Col. Theodore Roosevelt was, to use Chauncey M. Depew’s words, “a regu- lar love feast,” while to all outward ap- pearances that of Justice Van Wyck was no worse. Colonel Roosevelt is plunging into the campaign with the same vim and )fire that prompted him to snatch a rifle from the hands of one of his fallen sol- diers and lead that memorable charge be- fore Santtago. He is winning friends at every turn with his earnest, honest and manly appearance. At the Republican Club last night those in attendance simply went wild over him. “Who is Roosevelt?” they shouted. “First in war, first in peace, tirst in the hearts of his countrymen,” came the re- sponse, in a roar. There were several colored men in the line waiting the chance to grasp Colonel Roosevelt’s hand, and they were not for- gotten. “I am real glad to see you here,” sald Colonel Roosevelt to them. “Some of your men were among the best fighters we had at Santiago.” Each colored man went away proud of his race and of the republican candidate for governor, to whom distinction neither in race nor ‘color could arpeal, unless it was typical of “good fighters.” And so it goes. At every turn some little incident lke this crops up to show the man there is in the republican candidate. Of course, Roosevelt Rangers, Rough Riders and such organizations will be formed probably in many places, and while repub- lican leaders believe that the candidate for governor should occupy a dignified position in the campaign, and the party should not rely-too much on exciting features, it is too much to expect that patriotism and the truly American admiration for dash and bravery will not play an important part fn the present struggle. Fight on National Issues. National issues will be the line along which the republican campaign will be fought. Orators of national prominence, including Speaker Thomas B. Reed of Maine, Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachu- setts, Senator Thurston of Nebraska, Sen- ator Foraker of Ohio and Congressman Dolliver of Iowa will be invited to speak here. Tomorrow night comes the great ratification meeting in Carnegie Hall, over which General Stewart L. Woodford, for- mer minister to Spain, will preside. Col. Roosevelt is scheduled there as the first speaker, with Timothy L. Woodruff and Seth Low to follow. The presence of Jo- seph H. Choate is also-assured. Not only will this great “Cit” be on hand, but he will make a speech for Roosevelt. The program for Thursday night is a re- ception for Col. Roosevelt at the Union League Club of New York. The “Cits’” are falling into the repub- lican Mine. They have decided not to nomi- nate a full legislative ticket fn this city, but to indorse the republican candidates, where they were found to be up to the “moral standard” required by the “Cits.” In return the republicans, it {s understood, are to nominate Justices Daly and Cohen and Hamilton Odell for the supreme court. These candidates have already been named by the Citizens’ Union. This arrangement will undoubtedly strengthen the republican ticket in the assembly and senate districts and will be a ead blow to Tammany. As to the Germans, they are expected to indorse Van Wyck, although Paul Goupel, who last year was the candidate for reg- ister on the Citizens’ Union ticket, and who is a member of the campaign committee of the German-American republican organiza- tion, has announced his intention of voting for Col. Roosevelt. Mr. Goupel says that while many Germans will oppose him, some of the more intelligent will support his can- didacy. Important Congressional Contests. The congressional contests this year promise to be almost as important as the contest for the governorship. The impor- tance of making strong nominations for Congress and of carrying on an earncst, aggressive fight for the nominees has been impressed upon the republican managers. Senator Hanna has declared that the finan- celal issue would be an appreciable factor in the contests for Congress, whether the democrats wanted to dodge it or not. Two years ago candidates for Congress were elected by emall majorities, 500 or Jess, in sixty districts. Senator Hanna and his as- soctates in the republican national commit tee and the republican congressional com- mittee see an opportunity of gaining many close districts with active campaign work. It promises to be a campaign unique in American history. Some of the congres- sicral candidates already mentioned have millions behind them. They are as follows: Seventh district—Charles W. Alexander, republican; Nicholas Muller, democrat. Eighth district—John Murray Mitchell, re- publican; William Astor Chandler, demo- crat. Ninth district—Charles Adler, republican; Thomas J. Bradley, democrat. Tenth district, William Halpin, republi- can; Ainos J. Cummings, democrat. Eleverth district—E. A. McAlpin, repub- Iican; William Sulzer, democrat. Twelfth district—H. H. Brockway, repub- lican; Jefferson M. Levy, democrat. Thirteenth district—John Jacob Astor, re- publican; O. H. P. Belmont, democrat. Fourteenth district—Lemuel E. Quigg, re- publican; Andrew J. Connick, democrat. Fifteenth district—Philip B. Low, repubd- lican; Stewart M. Brice, democrat. The Tammany Hall executive committee met late today for the purpese of making arrangements for the opening of the cam- paign and preparing the slate for the con- gressicnal conventions, which will take place on Thursday nigkt. Mr. Croker de- veted his entire time today to the con- gressional slate. x Tomorrow the democratic campaign man- agers will give their attention in earne: to making plans for Justice Van Wyck tour of the state. As yet this is all in the air, but in a general way it is understood that he will make a number of speeches throughout the state, particularly in the localities where Colenel Roosevelt speaks. Justice Van Wyck has. not yet put in an appearance at the political headquarters of his party, but has remained at home awaiting the formal notification of the ecmmittee. The Hoffman Heuse headquar- ters will probably, see little of him during th> campaign, as he will make his working headquarters at hi8 home in Brooklyn. It is announced that €x-Postmaster Chas. W. Dayton has returned to the democratic fold and will stump \the state for Van Wyck. He will not speak in New York. Mr. Dayton was 4 candidate last year for mayor. Tammany Hall for some reason decided not to have his name on the ticket. Then Mr. Dayton ran en the George ticket for controller. Silverites:im a Dilemma. The refusal of Henry George to run as a canéidate for governor of the Chicago plat- form democrats has practically killed the campaign of the free silverites in this state. Ole Snyder of Buffalo has also de- clined to serve as the Chicago platform democratic nominee for attorney general. The substitution of H. M. McDonald of himself as the candidate for governor has weakened the Chicago platform ticket until it is ridiculous. MeDonald was chairman of the executive committee of the Chicago platform democrats. He controlled that committee absolutely nfter the bolt engi- neered by Calvin E. Keech of Lansingburg. Hence his nomination amounts to practi- cally nothing. Henry George, “the son of his father,” might have received’ perhaps 15,000 votes in New York state. It is doubt- ful whether McDonald will be able to get his ticket in the field. There is‘ already a scramble in Brook- lyn fcr the successorship to Justice Van To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to Know What Appetite and Gvod Digestion Mean, Make a Test of Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets. Interesting Experience of an Indian- apolis Gentleman. No trouble ts more common or more misunder- stood than nervous dyspepsia. People having st think that their uerves are to blame, are surprised that they are not cured by nerve medicines and spring remedies; the real seat of mischief is lost sight of; the stomach is the origin to be looked after. Nervcus dyspeptics often do not have & whatever in the stomach, nor perhaps any usual symptoms of stomach weakness. dyspepsia shows itself not in the stomach so mauch as in nearly every cther orgaa; in some cases the heart palpitates and is irremilar; in oth- ers the Kidneys are affected; in others the bowe are constipated, with headaches, etill others are trcubled with loss of flesh and appetite, with the accumulation of gas, sour ristn;es and heartburn. Mr. A. W. Sharper of Prospect st., Indianapolis, ‘Ind., writes as follows: “A motive of pure gratitude’ prompts me to write these few Mines regarding the new «nd valuable medicine, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I have been a sutferer from sia for the Jast four years; have Putent taedicines and other remedies without any fayoral They some- e temporary relief antil the effects MT attributed this tom ry ng aA hookkesjer with little physical exercise, but 1 am 4 jo state that ti tablets have overcome all t obstacles, for have gained in flesh, sleep betue>, and am better in every way. The above is written not for oto riety, Dut is based on actaal facts.” Respectfully yoncs, A. W. Sharper, ndiannpolis, * Dyspensia Tablets dixense except som eternach, sleeplessne: ud headal y pain the Nervous Stua will cure any stomach wea cancer of the stomach. gas, loss of flesh and appetite, Pitation, heartburn, constipation Send for valuable little. tok eases by addressing Stuart Co.. N Wyck. It is reported that Governor Black will name Senator Lexow. Because of this scramble republicans outside of Kings county say that the chances of Lexow's success are made stronger, as it is repre- sented to the governonghat he would not add to the harmony in the party if he se- lected either of the Brooklyn men whose names have been sent to him. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN District Engineers Inspecting High Service Reservoir. Opening of Night Schools—Meteoro- logical Summary pe Month of September—Personal Points. District engineers were yesterday en- &aged in examining the base rocks of the rerth wall about the ligh service reservoir at 32d and U streets, with the object of seeing what reconstruction would he necer- sary on the cutting down of the grade of the sidewalk on the south side of U street. At present there is en abrupt descent from U street to 32d street at this point. It was found that the wall at this corner extends feur feet beneath the surface. It will therefore not be necessary to provide for a wall reconstruction, the grade being not quite so steep. The engineer department is also about to improve long-neglected T street. The si¢e- walks will be widened and parked and tho curbs reset. Horse Runs Away. Mr. Chas. Hume's horse, attached to a buggy, ran away on Prospect avenue te- day at 11 o'clock, throwing him out. But for skillful handling the horse would have worked serious dar.age. Mr. Hume escaped with an injured knee. Dr. Rich, who wit- nessed the accident, turned his’ horse and bvegy over to the injured one, who drove to the College Hospital for treatment. The Night Schools. The Curtis Night School opens at 7 this evening in the Curtis building. Linthicum Night School opened Monday evening. Already nearly one hundred be have enrolled themselves the Linthicum cla: the Curtis building, on the opposite side of the hall from the Peabody Library rooms. The Lint asses were remo: the ere: handsome _ tr building, nearly $10,000, which cos ‘The trustees of Peabody Library ray no rent to the District for the use of the rooms occupied in the Curtis building, but pay the gas Dill of the entire school. school pupils have free access day and evening to the books of the library. As the property of the Linthicum Insti- tute has not been remunerative enough for the past two years to support the school, there has been some talk, unofficially. of giving the District a certain control of the institute in consideration of a yearly ap- propriation, the trustees retaining a voice in its management. Weather Conditions. Meteorological summary for September, 1808, from observations taken at corner of x0th and M streets northwest, by M. F. Burrows: Mean temperature, 60.6 d2grees; maxi- mum temperatur2, 97 degrees, occurred on the 2d and #4; minimum temperature, 44 degrees, occurred on the 12th; monthly range of temperature, 53 degrees; greatzst daily range of temperature, 32 degrees, oc- curred on the 12th; least daily range of temperature, 13 degrees, occurred on the 15th; number of clear days, 18; number of fair days, 8; number of cloudy days, 4; to- tal menthly rainfall in inches, 0.97; mean daily rainfa!l in inches, .03;\ number of days on which .01 or more of rainfall, 6 thunderstorms occurred on one day; pre. vailing direction of wind was northeast temperature reach2d % degrees or above on nine days: unusually small rainfall and unusually smail number of clear days in September; high monthly temp2rature. Brief Mention. Lieut. W. R. Doores is recovering from his attack of fever. As soon as his health permits he will go to Porto Rico. Mr. Wm. G. Collins, son of the late Wm. R. Collins of The Star, has gone to Eeuador to engage in railroad 2ngineering. Mrs. Forrest, owner of Forrest Hall and one of the oldest residents of Georgetown, is lying very ill at her home, 34th and N street: Mr. Chas. A. Spates of 3403 P stre2t is lying very ill of typhoid fever. ————__. Applications for Furloughs. The War Department has issued the fol- lowing order: “Enlisted men of the regular and volun- teer army, who desire to procure furlough, transfer, or discharge from the United States service, should address a letter to the adjutant general of the army, sett'ng forth the reasons upon which they ‘base their applications, and hand or mail it to the captain of their company, who, in turn, is required to forward it through regst- mental, brigade and division headquarters with his recommendation. Applications that do not come up in this manner will net be entertained. All applications must be forwarded immediately, approved or disap- proved. Soldiers transferred from on3 regi- ment to another and soldiers going on fur- lough, other than sick furloughs fr>m hos- pitals, perform the journey at their own expense and cannot be furnished gover: ment transportation.” ++ Reorganising Indian Territory. As the result of a conference at the In- terlor Department yesterday, a code of, regulations governing the enforcement of the Curtis act to reorganize Indian terri- tory is now in preparation. Indian Inspec- tor J. George Wright will be placed in charge of the administration of the inw, representing the Secretary of the Interior, and being practically vested with the func- tions of a territorial governor. It is also likely that the Indian agent for the five civilized tribes may act to some extent in the capacity of treasurer for the collection of funds, royalties and the like, whether situation or a servant—a “want” Translations From the French by the most cultured American thoughts expressed in domestic wool. Parisian Dress goods looms. that have the integrity of honest weaving -- the fashion of the imported noveities--and the attrac- tiveness of Saks prices. It is needless to say they are brand new patterns--but it is easy to imagine they will delight you as they did us. 1,600 yards are 42-inch Wool Jacquards, in something like a score of different designs, that will appeal to vour fa tidiousne: and to your judgment of value as the best ever secured by anybx dy at 25c. Your pick of the patterns for I24c. a yard. We shall also make a first showing tomorrow of 37-inch Real Imported Wool Figures, in spl did and special designs; wide variety of new colorings. The usual 50c. quality—for 29c. a yard. yards of Cheviots, tn i “t and Goods— for S0-4nch Al-woel Brown, Green, Biack—equal of muy Oc. a yard. Wide War Navy Blue, The. Dresg Western Section—ist Flocr. More Silk It has already Fi passed the experi- Specials. mental stage. We are a most important factor in the silk demand and suppl; We've won our laurels in a succession of big offerings that have clearly de- monstrated our ability—our taste— our judgment and our resources. Such a stock—either in variety or effect—is not to be found elsewhere in Washington. And the best evi- dence that others cannot is that they DO NOT parallel our efforts. These go on sale tomorrow morning— All Pure Silk Black Satin Rhadame, that is ‘all over the country, ly heavy weight and rich glace Our price is only 44c. a yard. You've NEV grade Pompadour Striped N grounds, with pattern dn rel latest for waists and dresses We shall introduce them t really and genuinely bargains. $1.25 a yard. Western Section—ist Floor. ER seen the equal of this—High- elty Silke; Cream lors—the ve nd at the price jorrow they ure White Irom They are to be a feature of the Up- Beds. holstery Depart- ment—and a feature means not a mere showing—but a stock—com- plete in variety—and leading in value. We mark ours nearer the cost line than others do— Four sizes of White Iron Beds, with I-inch osts, brass trimmings and great strength. The identical same bed that’s $3.50 all around—for $2.50. Three sizes of White Iron Beds, heavy joift ing and big Posts, brass rails, with ball ornaments and Everywhere $6.50—here $5.00. ite Tron Bed—with 14-inch posts, ly made; handsomefy trimmed with brase raiis and brass balls. What we have on hand of these are all we shall be alse to get. Better take advantage of this opporta- nity. Worth $10. $7.50. Brass Beds, with bow front and 1-inch posts, ornamental top. §22.50 value S15. We've a full line of best quality Hatr Mat- tresses and Live Geese Featlier Pillows. They're priced MWke the beds—snug to cost. If you've got a Mattress or some Pillows you | want ‘done over"—see cs. If you want some Shades mede—seens, too. We want Four or- ders—bat no more than you'll want our work when you've seen it. Western Section—Sth Floor, Exclusive Miil ery. dent sent us But we'd like We've Tmported Hats innumerable that our Paris correspon- to serv s models. the privilege of show- ing you some Hats that were design- ed and made in our own work rooms. Side by side with the French creations—perhaps more to your liking—more becoming. The pupil often outstrips the instructor. We studied the styles from our models— and have really improved upon them. Every Hat that we have made is a pattern Hat—positively without a twin. They are tributes to the genius of America. They are exquisite— and between the imported and the domestic there’s a price saving worth considering. It comes to us from the lips of scores of ladies—who speak after a careful inspection and comparison— that ours is the handsomest millinery they can find. For second wear— Lot of Black and Colored Velvet many new sbupes— 8c. Lot of Black Vehet Hats, with trims bound with fancy braid $1.25. There’s a completely stocked Infants’ Depart- ment here. It’s the first, then, you'll say. See if it isn't— tho’ — not only complete—but re- plete. And how inviting we make it these few quotations from the stock will show: Infants’ Wear. Infants’ Kuit Shirts, ribbed and carefully finished; all sizes, 30e) kind, for Avery special _ offering—Inf. Dresses anl Caps, a whole parc Picked from the regular Ste. and Ge. and offered tomorrow at : 38c. Western Sectlon—24 F Souvenirs. Nobody whe comes to Washing: ton wants to go away without carry- ing home some memento of the visit What it shall be is largely a matter of suggestion. Visit our Souvenir Department—where there are a thou- sand suggestions—all good ones—all appropriate— China—ave. 2 Itecetwers Pusson. Washingts pleces, for Transparcncies, with p Ming, White House Bu Aluminum Souventr Western Section—1st Saks and Company, Penn. Avenue and Seventh Street. FROM LITTLE INVENTIONS. How Great Fortunes Have Been Built on Small Ideas. From Cussfer's Magazine. It has become almost an axiom with the majority that larger fortunes are to be raised from some simple invention than from difficult and expensive inventions that involve a great outlay of money to manu- facture. This is to a certain extent true. A certain American patent for fastening kid gloves has yielded a fortune of several hundred thousand dollars for its fortunate owner, and the inventor of a collar clasp enjoys $20,000 royalty a year as the reward for his endeavor. A new kind of sleev button has made $50,000 in five years for its patentee, and the simple twisting of safety pins in such a way that there Is no possible danger of the point sticking In the child promises to enrich its owner beyond any of his early dreams of wealth. A man on: day turned a piece of wire so as to hold a cork more securely in a bottle, and forth- with somebody saw a brilliant idea, and patented the modern wire stopple-holder, which fs now used annually on severa! mil- lion bottles. The accidental bending of a hairpin by a woman to prevent it from siid- ing out of her hair also easily produced a fortune for her husband, who immediately saw the possiPilities of a crinkled hairpin for women. Instances could be multiplied indefinitely of large fortunes being made from small inventions; but fortunately for those tn- ventors who make a life study of intricate problems of mechanics, and disdain to waste their talents upon trivial, popular articles of the day, there fs often also am- ple reward held in store for the products that take years to produce, and which revo- lutionize existing methods of industry and mechanics. Edison has reaped honors and riches of a princely character from his dis- coveries; McCormick has realized in bis reaper the fortune of a millionaire; the Corliss engine brought honors and decora- tions to its Inventor and enabled him to amass a great fortune in a few years; Prof. Bell found in his telephone not only the censummation of his early hopes and ambi- tions, but a substantial pecuniary reward; Harveyized steel armor has become syn- onymous with the inventor’s name, and it brings an annual income of huge propor- | tions to its discoverer; Elias Howe, the in-! ventor of the sewing machine, realized over $2,000,006 from his inventions, and Nikola Tesla, though still young and rich in prom- fees, finds an abundance of money in his work. — It matters little what ft is that you want— ad. in The Star will reach the person who can Sil your need. TESTING SHEEP DOGs. Rare Intelligence played by the Animains. From The Sketch “How very clever! Really wonderful!” The exclamations came from the lps of a well-known woman of title as she watch- ed the performance of Bob, the Lancashire sheep dog, at Tring Park. And, indeed, it 18 no exaggeration to say that the in- telligence and sagacity displayed by thesé animals are astonishing and must be seen to be believed. The course at Tring is some five hundred yards long, and on a eminence at one end of it were the judge, the stewards and the master of the dog, while at the other stood a van, from which the sheep were released three at a time, as required. They were Welsh or Scotch, breeds well known for their running pow- ers. The sheep being ready, the mast gives the signal, and away goes the dog, who has the sheep in sight when he starts, but soon loses his view of them as he d scends the hill. This makes no differ- ence, for he obeys his master's whistle, and stops to see the signal, which ts gi by a of the hand to the right or the left, as required. In a few minutes he has rounded the sheep, and is bringing them at a rattling pace down the coursa to the first obstacle, an opening in some hurdles. This is fairly easy, as the hur- dies extend some distance on each side, but having passed it the sheep are now to be driven through obstacle Ny. 2, consisting of parallel hurdles. Here the master is allowed to assist the dog, and, together, they bring the sheep up to the mark and ayor to get them through, but the animals show a decided preference for the outside, and it is only after repeated efforts that the hurdles are successfully ne, tiated. ‘The third obstacle consists of hur- dies placed in the shape V, through which the dog must drive them without asstst- ance, the shepherd giving his orders by voice and gesture, and here the dog dis played great sagacity, rounding the sheep time after time, bringing them closer to the goal eaeh time, Snally crawling to within a few inches and uret; em through the opening—his success being grected by the spectators with rounds of applause, which the shepherd tried to quiet, as it may frighten the sheep, which have still to be passed through a narrow opening in the final pen, and here, in one case, there was a failure, for the shy herd got two animals in, but the passed round the outside, and, having 3 touch with its fellows, made off down th park and was lost, “the subsoquent p: ceedings Interesting him no mor Sing dogs competed, the same operations betng performed each time, with fresh sheep,