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Adverse Decision in Gen. N1eigS, Case.
Judge Lawrence, first controller OF the Treasury,
has made an adverse decision in what is known as
the Meigs case This inv lived the right OF a retired
army officer, who, designated by act of Congress to
perform duties in connection With the erection OF a
public building. to receive compensation for such
services Gen. NJ. C. Meigs was. in accordance with
the provisions OF the act Of August .th. 1882 COM
lniSSoned by the Secretary OF the Interior to be
supervising engineer and architect the erection
Of the new pension building. The Secretary fixed
controller holds that Congress has a right to add
to the duties OF a retired army officer the further
duty OF supervising the erection OF a public build
ing and this service the officer Is not entitled to
any compensation unless so provided by statute
In Gen. MeigS case the controller says the rate OF
compensation was not fixed BY statue, but by the
Secretary.
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General Foreign New. by Cable.

1lE GERMAN ANARCHISTS II SWITZERLAND.
RERNE, March 2S-4he authorities have siisL
pended th, order directing the expulsion fr-rn
switzerland Of the German anarchists KenIsel,
SchulZa. LiSSa and ftlk. who had been In comIfrl-
niratiDn with the Vienna a-saS~ins STrmaclsf 7
ana HAMMERS r. Austria VIII be allowed 10 demaad
tlcir eNtradtion on the ground that hammer 4
has been recognized n an accompiice in the NAV.
der oI Herr EiSart, the Vienna banker.
PAUPER ENIGRaNTS FOR IRELAND.
LoSDoS. March 1~.-lh" government shipped by
tn" Allan line Steamer f''In, which left Glasgow
for Boston March -. 20 cul-rants. taken from the
wuThhUuse OF SWlncIurd, County Mayo, Ireland
THE {. 5. FRIGATE LANCASTER
IoNnOS. March 2S-lhe L. :. frigaie Lancaster,
the flagship or the eastern station, arrived at Alog.
anuria-
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Death Of Judge Granger.
L BROTHER-N-LAw OF THE LATE STEPHEN A. Dol

LASS.
The death OF Judge Granger, who for the last 30
years has been resident OF this city, occurred this
morning at about O'Clock, at the United States
hotel He was born in ontario county, n. y In
1870 and was consequently in the 18th year OF his
age. lawyer by profession, he was elected to the
position OF county judge OF ontario county, in that
state, when quite young man. He came to this
city at the beginning OF Plerce's administration
and was appointed to the position OF recorder in the
general land Office, which place he filled for is
years. He was then transferred to the pension
Office, in the division Of the pensioners OF the war
OF 1912. His death was not unexpected. as he was
in feeble health. He was brOtherin-law OF the
late stephen A. Douglass, and leaves surviving a
wife and married daughter, both OF whom reside at
Clifton Springs, n. Y. His body is at the undertak-
ing rooms OF Joseph c. Lee, where his friends may
view the remains until the departure OF the north
ern train at 10 O'Clock tonight
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sn>sructcd 20 support Rlainc.

WHKESBARGE, PA, March 2S-Delegates from
the i!ro. second, tLrd. fourth, nth and seventh
L. gloJiye ana the twenty y-firSt senatorial districts
n't here this uurluS and elected Hon. III. 3.
Payne. delegate Ia Ir national republican Conv.aB-
uOn AZ chicago win lnoirIctlOns 10 support BlaLe.
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ANincr Capturcd by Indians.

1T PAUL, MlNN-. " trrh 2s.-AGyices from Fargo
re''N"d Late E',l ii-i', ~fta that Michael OhmeTs
prominent aIt N,H-.t.E ,T.-cu II DAYTON, o..
WHO "ao Recently capture! ns The Indians. while
Prospecting n tAe Turtle mountains In Dakota.
viz hu' ur iitrtl'i lA hi~ ,ltUr~ untu be engages
never To rrt IIB af.A 10 r,.aeNe an Tie machiuery
and nen he tuoA ~IjB lla WITH a view 10 mining
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n Railroad Wreck (aascd by TramVS
Ekurniny "A 1Sr.dge.

ST. PAUI- MIN. March 2s.-A freight train on
the Mort horn Pacific road was dt,hed within twelve
m-cS II Miles tltN. Montana, Wednesday night
~ cars Were Wrecked. The engineer Was slightly
wounded. but the fireman escaped toy jumping frsan
the ch-iitc. No ulil'r persons were Injured Tae
uhn lrit Tor trl"niive behind time, and when aIe
IIua' liiiE a bridge the engineer saw that IL bad
lhTh burned, tut Wd> too near 10 stop the train.
H. Al once ogt CA Iull steam, and succeeded In
jumping the burned bTide. but the eng ne left the
tr"ck and cdpsl1cL Iranlps had burned uae
l.f1.tf
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SraEIM. Mdrh 2s.-Ile 10Th huSsars, the York
and Lancaster regiment ana the Irish Iusiliers hSso
eInbarked Tor home. I he shriks OF the SamaIkr,
tlI. piui,lct afid the Tloorah Tribes who rerresat
$500 people living Ia the district between Suaklm
and kd>saa. have cone In and promised 10 ASSIST
In the capture uf oslAan Disna whose prestige Les
been DESTROYED.
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Wan aud Wife Convicted.

HaLTIMoEF, March 2S.-lusi Biancalani and his
VILE tathailur Haf. convicted Ia The nted states
District count to-day II passing ana attempting 20
pass counterfeit hlif dollars The maximum pen
ally l. me o - tfp and ten years mlrisonlnehC
at haid labor. in the discretion OF the court. Sen
tticc was deferred lAe jury commented them 10
the mercy OF the court
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The First Through Parry.

CHICAGO. March 2S-The first through party
from the city Of H.Aico over the Mexican Central
railway arrived here this morning. The run frvin
the CITY Of Mexico made IA i've days
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The Democrats and the Tariff.
REPREsE SENTATIVE FORNEY EXPECTS HARMONY
CHICAGO.


CHICAGO.
eve may be a little down nOw." said Representa-
tive FOrney, OF Alabama, referring to the tariff diff
ferenceS I'm the democratic party, "but 1t is only
temporary. That will pass away. II our eagle
stOops little now 1t Is only to plume himself for
lofier flight. Here In the House the tariff is dis
cussed according to the Influence 1t may have upon
the return OF members respectively. But at Chica
everything Will be SubOrdlnated to the election OF
President. That Will be the objective point, and
partieS like armies, must have objective point in
order to win success. The tariff and every QueS-
ton there Will be considered with regard u Its
effect upon the whole country, and you Will see
that the democratic party viii be entirely har-
mOniOuS."
REPRESENTATIVE LOWRY ON TARIFF SENTIMENT IN
INDIANA.
"HOw is public sentiment in Indiana on the
tariff" STAR reporter asked Representative
Lowry, Of that state, to-day.
''The democrats" he replied, "want some legisla-
ton here for the reduction OF customs duties to
help them carry the state. We want to cut down
the surplus revenue and reduce taxation, but not
by striking at internal taxation. The people OF In
diana, In my Judgment are In favor of letting the
tax on whisky and tobacco stay where It is. They
think that articles are better able TO bear the
burden OF taxation than tobacco and whisky. But
there are good many neceSSurleS OF life that can
and ought to be cheapened. We must 90 this by
reducing the tariff"
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Cen. lloyd a,rinwnlI Injured.

Willie coming irun "a meeting of post OF the Grand
Army of tite Republic. last nglt slipped and ftal,
h-'lkiBE h, night lrg. lie Was taken home IN an
anbgDluce. the broken limb Set IL will i,e
several we'hS before the General VIII be able 70
leave his bed
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4fIF ~ F-HI'-IL NININ1 NfTTINa
loNDoN, March ->-Nt tnc Liverpool spring
meeting to-day The -rs,uI uit.0uG steeplee:hase
thfr'ii.p II loll guinea, A. Non on Buyi' - bay
EriIluE N0Uptugn; Mah.r~ lay mare Frigats
second. aid Fishers ke4geiUJ third There were
Is 81 lTLtrSA
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Death of ur,. Nate \. Dopuc,e

CHICAGO, March .s.-NcNs has reached here of
the death 10y consumption, In Havana, Cuba, ~
Ms. Kate y. D1-Ectt. Mrs Dogg'tt lad a wide
reputation In art and literary circles, and vas
foremost IN movements Concerning the advsneo-
MeIiI NI MnlnHf lnhl.
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REPRESENTATIVE LOWRY ON TARIFF SENTIMENT IN
INDIANA.
"IIow is public sentiment in Indiana on the
Society Notes.

The last OF Mrs. McElrOy's Saturday afternoon
receptions for the season will be held tomorrow.
Mrs. Slocum. wife OF the Representative from
Brooklyn, gave a tea yesterday afternoon, which
was largely attended by persons prominent in oni-
cial and private life.
The marriage of Mr.. r A. Mlstead with Miss
Mary " Kirby, daughter Of Mr. w. w. Kirby took
place last night at the residence OF Rev. j. c. Hagey
500 New jersey avenue. after which gathering OF
the friends took place at the residence brides
father, 422 street.
Mrs. w. w. Danenhower has issued cards for a
reception tomorrow from to to Lieut.. Danen-
hover and his bride.
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Washington News and Gossip,

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAy.-Internal reve-
nue., s33S .156 16; customs. 1906 671.56
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The EIGHT HOUR LAw.-Secretary Lincoln has
addressed letter to Representative s. s. Cox in
which he states that he has issued Instructions for
the OBJ ervance OF the eight hour law as regards
The employees at the ordnance proving grounds at
Sandy Hook
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Capitol Topics.

BANKING AND CURRENCY.
At meeting OF the committee on banking and
currency today consideration was given to Repre-
sentative Dingleys bill authorizing the Secretary
OF the Treasury TO invest the lawful money de-
posted in the Treasury in trust by national bank
ing associations for the retirement OF their circu
lating notes. Representative Miller, OF Texas Of
fered an amendment TO the bill proving that in
stead OF holding four per cent bonds in trust for the
redemption or outstanding notes, the Secretary OF
the Treasury shall cancel them as soon they are
purchased. When the bonds come in they are to
be redeemed with any money In the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated. II at any time there are
no such funds in the Treasury. the amendment a,l-
thUrizeS the Secretary OF the Treasury issue new
three per cent bonds in sufficient quantity secure
Miller favored the proposition OF the Texas repre-
sentative Mr. Dingley opposed it on the ground
that 1t would be In violation Of the governments
trust. Representative Buckner was authorized to
favorably report bill amending the Revised Stat
utes SO that the citizens OF the five civilized nations
OF the Indian Territory should be permitted to
form organizations under the provisions of the ma
tional banking act, their Indian blood to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
CONTRIBUTIONS By THE SENATE.
The following nominations were confirmed bv
the Senate yesterday: Medical Director Francis
NJ. Gunnen resident of the District of Columbia to
be surgeon general and chief OF the bureau of medi
cine and surgery In the department OF the navy;
ticut be medical inspector In the navy; Medical
Inspector Albert c. GOrgaS, resident OF Pennsyl-
vaIia, to be medical director in the navy surgeon
Aaron s. Oberly, resident of Connecticut to Be a
medical inspector in the navy; I'd Lieut. Randolph
Dickens OF Virginia, to be first neutentant In the
marine corps; Robert F. Clayton, OF Georgia. to be
consul at Para; postmasters- Robert NJ. Orrell,
Fayetteville, NC; John Tweedly, Danbury, Conn.
THE WHISKY BILL VOTE
An analysis of the vote In the House on the
whisky bill shows the party division to have been
as follows: Against the bill-Democrats, 81; re-
pubcans, 80; Independent republicans, total 1856
For the bill-DemOcrats, y; republicans, 10; inde-
pendent republicans, l; total, s.
THE PATENT OFFICE WANTS MORE ROOM
The House committee on patents to-day yisite
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COMPLEXION BLEMISHES.
COMPLEXION BLEMISHES.
COMPLEXION RLENISHES


ot l. sAcne.white ne. WI or red tnaamea rimples the
:, toHedones )-Biaekheais ON the nose. forehead
J. Oliver Spots Thrown dark muddy looking Spots
Oh the fore b. All and checks affects Ladies'.
D. tNasA Ery thema )-Redness and oiliness of the
(Stipped Skin Coarse. deep pores on cheeks and
&. Freckles Moth. Tan Sallowness Birth marks are
annoy M. compile xion discol loraons, al vi which readily
Yield TO true Derinatolosical skill
brows Eyeases and Hands, and successfully the
Skin by removing III the most scientific manner every
u.s. any Cosmetic Enalnels Paints Dyes. His treat
en Is Scientific. Purifying Beautityg. Artistic and
DIR EAN DYCK. DermatoloGist. No. 90 Grant Place
bet 9th and 10th and has devoted years OF his
studied anal at.- every TN Of c6inrla xl,
skin and hair b!ei,es in until he arrived
at almost l. Election III their treatment The Doctor
rttular graduate of medicine and surgery and has e
% M III '- sla of in fase;i s skill A en % San
Ets aiio'iS his patrons the leading society ladies'
esrlats i ii curas . Dr. ~ van bYcK H rr wants ts
it distinctly understood that lac refers any one to
Seives parties almost day through those have
P.e uiiy treated se ~ her friends to him
PIE SKIN hands or hair. matter what the nature
DYCK once you can rely Oh it that his treatment
; Will give You entire satisfaction.
Sk becomes harsh. dry frtcked iscolorrd itchy aid
SruP;,s err n xo eonrss @ Of satlnsI, Of few months
mer. "a
should n.ake their engaesn,cnts early, The doctors
@ and on Pf sheh Dr. W vAy b9ck si r
Ct rs G M most aSGe ao % s adv
Affections rIg here Washington. without the least
once ana I've ir ed 6flice NO Grant Place betMeen s
sh ana loth and 6 and Il streets hours: m. to
cas-. and srnd three stamps tor feb2
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FIRST LIEUT.. BENZ. II. CHEEvER, ir.. 9th cavalry
has been ordered 10 duty at Fort Leaven:yorth nil
itary prison, to relieve Capt. d. NJ. Scott Isl in
1antry, who Will join his company.
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MARRIAGE ELICENsES.-Marr1agel licenses have been
issued by the clerk Of the court to Fillmore jenkins
and Caroline Gray; Chas. w. II. Phelps and Erin c.
Sprightley; Edwin Gladmon and Margaret Batty
CasSin; S. C. Goldman and L. B. Martin; Jacob john
son and Amanda Posey, of Clarkesburg, Md; Fair
child F. Green and Bertha E. BeSley, both OF Fair
fax county. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28

THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE of Cadet D. F. Meskil. 4th
class. military academy. is extended until June
10Th on account Of ill-heath. He will join the sue
ceetlinT fourth class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28

FORT BELKNAP UNDER WHARF.-THE commits
soner Of Indian affairs has received dispatch
from Indian Agent Lincoln, at the Fort Belknap
Indian reservation. in Montana. stating that the
Fort Is partly under water. The prospect is that
The AGENCY niling will he swept away.
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kilograms to The Star.
DEATH OF PRINCE LEOPOLD,
OSMAN DIGN,'S PRESTIGE GONE.

THE FLOODS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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I NcoLN HALL
THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
COMMENCING MONDAY. MARCH 81
MATINEE WEDNESDAY AT 2 P n.
THATCHER. PRIMROSE 4 VESTS
CONSOLIDATED MlNSTRELS,
Under the management Of
MR. GEORGE T. CHAPLAIN
Ptrozed by the ndorse1 by the entire Press
AS THE GREATEST MINSTREL ORGANIZATION
IN THE WORLD,
Presenting a programme far SURPRISING anything ever
before attempted,
And the Funniest Afterpece witnessed. entitled
LANG-TREES' PERIL AT A GARDEN PARTY.
Also. Our Great Burlesque Game Of
BASE BALI.
WASHINGTON VS. ATHLETICS.
POPULAR PRICES
EIseats now sale at Ellis Music Store. mh27- ct
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INADEQUATE PUNISHMENT FOR VILLAINoUs ACT.
A DurIy negro named William Slater followed seve-
raj small white girls, who were on their way home
from school, yesterday afternoon, and when near
and New Jersey avenue, he seized one OF them by
the shoulder, saying. "If you run I'll shoot you"
AT the same time he exposed his person. The girl
eluded him and ran to the statonhouse. An officer
returned with her. and after a lively chase he sue
ceeded In capturing Slater In the Police Court this
morning slater was fined 500 or ninety days In jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28

NEW ELEVATOR FOR THE WAR DETRIMENTAL
representative Of the Otis elevator c0muanv was at
the War department this morning, making draw
fngS for elevator TO take the place nf the one
burned night before last. The new car Will prob
ANY nave Il tiled floor. Tine nVeNtig jIion OF the
causes oI the War department ire showed, beyond
a doubt, That II resulted Iroln spot;ueous conDus-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28

At Bridgeport, Conn.,, 1t Is rumOred that the per-
son to be arrested in q few days on the charge Of
numbering Rose Amber Ia William Lewta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28
DERMATOLOGY.
PERSONAL BEAUTY.
PERSONAL BEAUTY,
PERSONAL BEAUTY.
PERSONAL BEAUTY.

From the earliest personal beauty has received
the highest tribute from has been intert
n theme tor the poet and universal subject OF song
and praise. 1t has caused and fall
and has led armies to victory.
Personal beauty Is one ot the sweetest charms OF wo-
man. and Is akin to admiration and worship that the
man who has never bowed to its influence is devoid of
the principles of true manhood Ii. culture,
innocent child with accord luvouuariy ackuowl-
et.ge Its powers
The first attributes Of personal beauty and female
loveins are fresh pure clear erless and beautiful
coinpiexlOn regular uniform eyebrows and lashss.
healthy. vigorous lu1riaIt hair and soft white pretty
hands. and their preservation. cultivation and
tr atnnt indication ot cleanliness neatness
and refinement.
Is woman privilege to look beautiful 1t is
p1ted OF her to be attractive and pretty possible
and to use every means to preserve her personal
as long she can
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Matinee Saturday at 2 o'clock.

MOnjay-Cushrnan and Leon's Minstrel Comedy
cUIIalIy. FEDORA a Ia Bernhlrt The Excelsior Ba let
the struggle Ii. Light and Darkness Inh-6
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WA1rERs, G.1Lrrrrs. BALTIMORE

To relieve the grea Pressure for admission and espe
met the Teachers,
STUDENTS scholars and others. Mr. alters has Ior-
:Zr9t TIE Poor Association T. dispose of hui ed
t5cts at the usual pls, tor each Of three
tStrr Monday a;id the hrsr TWO Saturdays of May
Tickets NAV De ordered from Myers Hetiian, &C
North Charles street As chari.s
and Saratoga streets BaltAEvre 80 each mh2t5
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SPRING STILES IL H,rs

DCSLAPS FIFTH AyFNITF sppIxc
dAI aud STIFF HATS in BI ,CE ppnTS AAn
nAoAZE and Nut BROWN COIORS
"lLLErT EUOFFS
Sole Agents for this CIV
S06 PXxGsxLvAxlA Avxsul
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Every Evening and Saturday Matinee.
The Highly Successful 81 ectacuar Melodrana.
THE LIGHTS o. LONDON
Interpreted by Shock Golfers Dramatic Company.
and produced with all the original and mag
nihcent scenery from the I Mon Square
lht1iter. York
The way lOrg and weary but gallany they strode
A country laai and laS,ie. a!C Dg the heavy road
The Eght dark aid STORMY but bthe Of heart
they.
For shining in the distance the lights of London lay
With faces and weary that told ot load
One day d and s. crrpt down country road
They sought tLelr native VILLAGE heart broken the
fray,
Yet shining still behind them the ghts of London lay
Next Week-Mr. DION BCUCICAULT, as Conn. in
the Sha'lehr7.ui. EIiI2G
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RELIEF OF LOUISIANA FLOOD SUFFEREKS.-The
Secretary OF War to-day directed Capt. Whitehead.
at New Orleans. to charter steamer and purchase
1oOG00 raJonS Tor the relief OF Tie Hood sufferers
Tie di>o Instructed Gen. Reckwith, 1T st. Louis, to
procure Il steamer ior the purpose OF carrying re-
llef TO the Suf1crcrS.
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TEE WEEKLY STAR Tor this week is now ready
ior mailing price. three cents per copy. II is q
la:gt. elglt-p&ge paper, Of !iity-SiX columns. cut
pasted and folded, and Will be sent anywhere in
the United States and Canada, post paid, Tor one
dollar year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-28

WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.-SenatorV Vest and Repre-
Schta'i'tS Carleton, Neill. Hepburn and Brewer
called upon the President to-day.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-12-17
PRANK LESLIE's SUNDAY NAGA-
ZINE.


The December namber clUses the Elk
teenth vslune Of this admirable publ
catieu, and 10 even Rmore1han usually
Interesting. Now Is the Time to sub
scribe, and Rha new ralnme nromiSkk
to b. Of . brilliant cA4racler. IA ibe
pressat number s'Ragaellu kanzis ID
UsbIno. "''The rapssai Guy Nv Agsorgla. w
'sSchillsr. the Poet OF FreedQmsn eic..
are prominent articles. bennflfnllF w.
Illustrated. AlfFetan, HerveY continues
the intereslin3 sketches. -'Sacrsi Musi-
clans Of the XIXth century''; the sdi-
tor, DR.. Talmage. has Characteristic
article. Tie Epidemic Of swinale."
and a sermon In the Hams Pulpit,
"Ths Dumb Prayer Answered. y There
are also serials and short st,fies. sksiel-
ca, essays and poems By favorIts writers,
AID q miscellany abuudsst snd eater
tAInIng. TIE iilustrstions are numer-.
oos and dpe gpecImpH zoe art. ~ TOE
price In only a6 csnts q nulhber, or 80
TO per year postpaid. Mrs Frank
Leslie, PuhIlsher, 50. s. and 81 Park
Place, New IoFk. 4 Ill 80 f7it ~ I.
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kL0n4nN HAAMfNm- re- HM
A Philadelphia Inventor, Hiram s
Maxim. the inventor Of the system Of cleo
trio lighting bearing his name. has In
vented n machine gun which fires 600
shots a minute from , single barrel The
gun with ion tripod only Weighs l2S
pounds, and Is arranged in such a way
tkxt the force Of the recOil from one round
~ the moment Of firing Is utilized and
forms the motive power for loading and
firing the next round The cartridges are
kept In a canvas belt seven yards long. in
n box under the gun; you insert one end
Of the belt IN the gun. start the firing and
then cnE train the gan as you choose while
The charge proceeds mechanically.
A new belt can Ne attached as the oil
c1c becomes emPIsd. The barrel N sur.
rounded By a Saier Jacket 10 prevent il
from becomir 2 heated IL the man work
ing the gul should he killoh. the gun
would 70 o.: firing MECHANICALLY iill the
cartridges were exhausted unless some
faulty cartridge inierferutL CeTtainly
machine gun which one man can work.
and which fires ten shots second. u
something important in numerous dis
covcTy.