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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
PENSION OFFICE REFORMS
Two Important Changes I'm Its Business
Methods Made by Commissioner Raum.


Two important changes in the method of
transacting the business Of the pension Office
were determined upon by Gen. Raum today.
II has been the custom to send two calls TO the
War department for information re-
garding the record Of an applicant for
q pension-one to the Secretary OF
War and the other to the surgeon general The
military records were on file in the adjutant
generals office and the medical records from
the hospital rolls in the surgeon generals Office.
Both records were some time ago brought
together aud placed in charge of DR..
Ainsworth, in the surgeon generals Office.
Gen. Raum directed that two separate and
distinct calls for this information were unneces-
sary, SO he has issued an order to consolidate
them into one. The blank will be so arranged
that the information desired can be recorded
on the back Of the blank. Instead of using six
sheets, as is done at present for the cali and
tne record OF information, but one sheet will be
used In this way not only time and paper,
but clerical labor will be saved.
Gen. Raum has also issued instructions 20
heads OF divisions in the pension Office direct
ing that all claims involving large sums of
money, after they have been prepared for
special adjudication, are not TO be passed upon
They are to be brought to his desk and he pro-
poses to give them his personal consideration
before the pension certificate will be issued.
This change will not delay the final adjudica-
ton OF the claim, as the Commits
sioner intends to give the preference
to business OF this character and
examine the cases as soon as brought before
him. He does not intend to make are-exami-
nation of the cases, but in connection with the
official familiar with the cases be will 60 over
them so as to know what they are and the prin-
ciple upon which they have been decided Gen.
Raum is DESTROYS Of facilitating the work of the
office as much as possible, and will endeavor to
inspire the employees with the same spirit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
THE RERATED EMPLOYEES.
Commissioner Raum Has q Conference
with Secretary Noble.

This afternoon Commissioner Raum went to
the Interior department and had long con-
ference with Secretary Noble relative to the
cases OF the rerated pension Office employees. .
At the close of the conference, which lasted
until 23O, Gen. Raum said that he had dis
cussed with the Secretary the affairs of the
pension office. 1T is the first time have had a
chance to talk with him since my appointment"
he added. He said that the cases Of the rerated
employees cases was discussed. THAT matter
Is new to me" said Gen. Raun, ''but the Sec
rotary has gone over ii all and is familiar with
it.. He said that no definite action
was reached in regard to any Of the subjects
touched upon. He thought that there would
be another talk with the Secretary before final
action was reached in the cases Of the rerated
employees.
Secretary Noble said to STAR reporter after
Gen. Raum left his room that he and the gen.
eral had been merely talking over the affairs Of
the pension Office. There had been no action
IN the cases Of the rerated employees, he said,
and no definite action determined upon in any
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
9l9 p. Ave
w.M. SINISTER SONS.
DRY GOODS

We are confident that can show as an attractive
and well-seleced Stock to Quality and style as we
have had pleasure of displaying to the people
of Warrington.
Our Prices Low are consistent with the
quality of the fabrics sell We feel assured 1t VIII
pay those who in search of good goods at falr
prices pay a call. We name in part the following
100 pieces GA PLAIN FLANNELS, all new and de-
sirable Shades of this season.
200 pieces of CASHMERES and HENRIETTAS
This lot comprises all Prices, Widths and Colors.
They range in price from SOC. to 81 so per yard.
200 pieces of IMPORTED CLOTHS for Tailor made
Dresses. from g. to 50 per yard all colors.
100 pieces of FRENCH and SCOTCH WOOL
PLAIDs The effect and coloring really beautiful
The prices are all right.
Three hundred COMBINATION DRESSES. AL
new designs This seasons importation
Our silk Department can show some decided bar
gains.
Black. White and Colored FABLES in great profu-
sion, ali at New York prices.
Our stock Of BLACK GOODS was never larger or
dominating.
We have for housekeepers decided hargzins in
BLANKETS. QUILTS, COMFORTS. TABLE
LINENS, TOWELS. etc.
Our Hosiery and Underwear Department is large,
and both ladies and gentlemen will hnd great variety
to select from.
Goods new. The prices are correct.
We have but price, and that the lowest the MAJ
ket affords.
One price only.
THE BEST THE CHEAPEST"
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AConfederate Gathering.

BrMINoHAa. ALA, Oct. 30.-Fifteen hundred
confederate veterans yesterday organized a
state association to raise money to build
a homo for disabled and homeless con-
federate veterans kilograms and let
tiers from Jefferson Davis, Joe Z. John
ston, Wade Hampton and others were read
The stage was decorated with the national
colors on the right and the torn and faded con-
federate flags on the left. The veterans
cheered the stars and stripes and kissed the
faded flags of the confederacy reverently. Gen.
f. W. Pettus was elected president of the asso-
citation. with a vice president from each con-
gressional district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
THE HAYTIAN MINISTER'S WINE.
The Man Who Is Accused of Stealing IL
is Considerable to His Wife.

Louis James, colored man with several
aliases, was arrested by Detectives Horne and
Mahon on a charge of stealing wine from the
house Of the Haytian legation, No. l0l6 Yer
mont avenue. The prisoner was formerly en-
ployed at the house. 1t is alleged that he en-
tered the house few days ago and carried of
thirty bottles Of wine. This morning he was
photographed for the rogues' gallery. The pris-
oner was at one time in the employ of Mr.. A. s.
Worthington and two days after he left that
gentleman's service the house was robbed of q
quantity of silver ware.
HIS ADVICE TO HIS WIFE,
While the charge against him involves a
serious crime he has one redeeming trait left
He was in the first precinct station last night
when his wife called to see him. She gave
vent to her feelings by shedding tears
"Oh, Frank, how can 1 so home and leave
your" she asked
In her efforts to console Frank his wife told
him that she would employ a lawyer and get
him released on bail
"Do nothing of the kind" said Frank. II
know about how much money You have and
also know that your rent is about due. Go and
pay your rent and don't throw the money away
on lawyer. If your rent is not paid you will
be set out in the cold, but I will be in the
warm jail. Go home and keep your money to
pay your rent"
This after noon in the Police Court the pris-
oner was charged with grand larceny. The
case was sent to the grand jury; bonds $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30

NEW YORK, Oct 3O.-A wealthy Hebrew
pawnbroker, David Harfield of Richmond, Va,
was placed on trial on the charge Of
bigamy before Recorder Smyth in gen
eral sessions court today. Some ten
years ago fairfield deserted his wife and
child in this city and she was obliged to work
in dry goods store for living.
Before marriage she was Miss
Hattie Meyer. Then, it is alleged, on Septem-
Der of this year Harfield formally engaged
himself to Miss Sarah Marks in this city and
took her to Richmond to live with him. Later
he was indicted and brought here. Harfield
claims he did not marry Miss Marks. Case on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30

Pension OFFICE DECISION OvEhRuLED.-As-
sistant Secretary Bqssey has overruled the
pension Office and directed that pension be
granted 70 Bernard Bruner for insanity origi-
mating during his service In the late war as a
private in Company K, 128d Ohio volunteers. He
was discharged for insanity on August II, 1868.
The application was rejected by the pension
office on the ground that the disability ex-
isted prior to enlistment. Gen. Bussey finds
from additional evidence that Bruner at no
time prior to his army service exhibited more
marked indications of mental alienation than a
reticent manner, fondness for solitude and the
like: The special examiner says: There Is no
doubt OF Burners insanity being Of army
origin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
The Cattle Market.

At the Union stock yards, DC, lSS cattle
were on the market yesterday and all sold to
butchers, as follows: Best sold for $50. a4c.
per pound; good sold for S5.c.aSSsc. per
pound; medium sold for Sc.aS1sc. per pound;
common sold for 2c.a2s4c. per pound. LILY
sheep and lambs on the market and all sold:
sheep sold for c.a41sc. per pound; lambs
sold from go to $40 each. Market for all
kinds stock was dull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

WAR VETERANS REINsTArED.-Acting secre-
tary Batcheller says that twenty-four out of
thirty-six war veterans who were dismissed
from the Treasury department during the last
administration have been reinstated under
rule 10 OF the civil service regulations and that
the Others will be put back as soon as there are
vacanciea
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Arresting Tramps.

READING, Pa, Oct. 3O.-Within the past
twenty-four hours officers have arrested some
thirty tramps between Reading and Lebanon
and they have all been sent to jails in these
two cities and Harrisburg. For months past
the Lebanon valley has been overrun
with tramps and numerous crimes have been
committed. Houses and stores have been
burglarized, highway robberies committed,
women insulted and abused and houses and
barns burned A large quantity Of stolen goods
was found in possession of the prisoners, some
OF which has been identified by merchants as
their property. Evidence is being gathered
which will no doubt send some of the men to
prison for long terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30

The nickel-in-the-slot continuance has been
utilized for the sale of postage stamps. A ma
chine has been invented which will produce a
twoCent stamp when two pennies are placed in
the slot. There are also machines 80 contrived
that q larger number of stamps can be obtained
whom ten or fifty-cent pieces are used. The
inventor Of a machine OF this character had il
on exhibition at the Post Ofice department to-
day. He,lants the government to adopt it and
have il plsSed in drug stores aid in other con-
venient places where there h likely to be de-
mand for stamina
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Fraudulent instirance.

CHICAGO, Oct. 3o.-A dispatch from Rock
Island, ILL.,. says: What purports to be state
ment coming from DR.. P. mckinney, re-
Gently deposed head physician Of the Modern
Woodmen Of America, is published in the
papers OF this cry and Moline. 1t treats of the
recent trouble between DR.. Mckinney and
Root, head counsel Of the order, and makes
grave and sensational occupations with regard
to the latter. Mckinney says that he was re-
moved from the order because Of his exposure
of fraudulent payment tor the death claim of
$4,000 for John Bernum, for whom the men,
bers of the society were assessed, and AYERS
that no such man ever belonged to the society.
He claims the policy was paid on the strength
of fraudulent names and fictitious signatures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
A New Lease of Life,

CINCINNATI, Oct. 30.-The purchasing COM
mittee represented BY E. R. Bacon, who bought
the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore rail-
way at judicial sale some time ago, has an
nounced its control Of the property lately in
the hands of receivers and the appointment of
Gen. Orland Smith agent to manage the
road for them. Gen. Smith has issued a circu-
lar continuing all oficeys Of the road in their
positions. This arrangement will continue
until the purchasers can organize the new COM
panY to own the road
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NOT YET OUT OF DANGER.
Edmund Blunt, Who Was Shot by
MantZ, Still in q PrecariOus Condition.

Edmund Blunt, who was shot in Shoomaker's
saloon on Monday by George Mantz, is still in
precarious condition at his home on
18th street. Morphine is being used to
slight fever was noticed for the
first time, which, however, has not increased
during the day. A little jelly has been the
only nourishment the wounded man has been
able to take since the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
The Cherokees Persuaded.

KANSAS CITY, No., Oct. 30.-A special to the
Times from Tahlequah, I. T., says Chief Mayse
of the Cherokee nation has arrived here to be
present at the annual meeting of the council to
be held here next Tuesday. In regard to the
sale of the Cherokee outlet he said to a re-
porter that his message to the council had been
prepared since his return here from Kansas
City and Independence, NO., where he had
been to consult with the cattle men and others
concerning the lease Of the lands He said his
message would review the history of the lands
and would give frank statement to the men,
bers of the council Of the facts in the case,
which, since he had gained more complete
knowledge of the governments rights
in the premises, convinced him that
the best thing they, the Indians,
could do would be to accept the government
offer of 81. Is per acre and the allotment of
lands in severalty. His message would contain
this recommendation. and he had no doubt that
the council would adopt it. Ex-Chief Bushy-
head is also here. He and Chief Mayes had a
long conference this morning and the result
was that Bushyhead has promised to use his
influence with the council to persuade it to &C
cept the governments offer. Bushyhead has
always heretofore been the strongest opponent
to the sale of the lands. The prospects now
are that the commission will have little diff
Guilty in their dealings with the council and
that the governments offer will be accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
The Annexation Was Legal.

OTTAWA, ILL.,, Oct. So.-The supreme court
of Illinois filed an opinion in the case of True,
treasurer of the city of Lake View, versus
Davis, treasurer of the county of Cook. A petit
ton for writ of mandamus to compel the de-
PENDANT to pay to plaintiff, as treasurer of Lake
View, certain moneys collected by Davis in his
capacity as county collector. 1t was a test case
and the decision affirms the court below and
sustalns the legality of the annexation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
I'd EDITION.
--latest TalBgIamS to The Star.
THE DAKOTA FAMINE.
Reported That 20, 900 Families are in
Need Of Food.

ST. PAUL, MIMI, Oct 30.-t was stated Mon
day that fully 10000 people were destitute in
North Dakota. Yesterday Mr.. Marvin, chair
man OF the relief committee, stated that he is
convinced from information received that it
was nearer 20 900 families, representing a total
of 100, 900 people. The trouble is due to the
failure of crops for the past three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Boiler Burst,

WHEELING, WA, Oct. 30.-One Of the large
boilers of the Bellaire blast furnace at Bellaire,
Ohio, exploded this morning with terrible force,
breaking two other boilers in the main battery
and wrecking the boiler rooms. The south end
of the nail factory was entirely demolished,
windows we're broken in all the adjoining
buildings and the wreck was scattered over an
area Of 100 yards. The damage to the mill and
adjoining property is S200, 900. No one was in
iured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Ever FAaxrn Knows

That weeds must Be torn NJ by the roots, or
they viii be sure to crop out again. 80 IL il
with diseases which have their origin in de-
PRAYED blood The cause Of the complaint must
b removed BY Ayers ssrsaparilla, or no psrms-
nent cure IL possible Tryit
@. ". Allen. Druxxist. Of Brunswick Me-,
ssys: II have never known Ayers sarsapsrilla
fail to give sstisfaction. In hundreds Of cases
within my knowledge IL has proved a perfect
specific for diseases arising from impurities in
the blood I regard 1t - an invaluable spring
medicine.
AYERS sARsAPARILLA,
Prepared BY Or. J. @. Aver Co, Lowell. Mas.
Sold By al Drussistsl Price q six bottles, IS.
40 WORTH s5 A BOTTLE
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Big Zinc Vein in Wisconsin.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 30.-The largest dis
covery Of zinc ore known as dry bone ever made
in this vicinity is reported ON land owned by
Morris Cavanagh on the Platte river miles
from Potosi, Wis The vein is said to be 10
feet WIDE feet thick and three-quarters of
mile long The quality is of the best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Caught Barefooted i'm the Frost.

DAVENPORT, IA, Oct. S0.-Thos. MoCausland
was shot by burglar in his house at McCaus-
land village last night and will probably die.
The burglar ran of barefooted. leaving his
shoes. and was tracked over the frost-covered
ground until caught. Lynchers are after him.
He had an accomplish, whose name he gave in
a full confession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Crushed Beneath Tons of Granite.

DANBUBY, Conn, Oct. 3O.-The overhead
cable used to carry granite blocks across a
gulch at the sodom dam, on the new Croton
aqueduct, broke at noon yesterday. The acct
dent occurred over the heads of gang Of
thirty or forty Italian laborers. Two were
caught and crushed to death, their remains be-
ing unacceptable as human bodies, and six
of their companions were injured by flying
pieces of granite and wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk
of The court to George W. Milford and Carrie L.
Louden; Lewis Patten and BERTHE Brown;
Samuel W. Greenfield, jr., and Annie Crosson;
George Bumbry and Mary Gwynn; William W..
Christmas and Anna May Norris; James W..
Phelps and Ada II. Shreve of Alexandria, Va;
Edward ID. Stlrghn and Addie NJ. Taylor, both
OF Alexandria, Va; George J. Is. Lewis OF
Jefferson, Frederick county, Md, and Rosa ".
Tucker; w. I. Shane and Ella Tenney; Henry
X. Peters and Susie j. Cox of Austin Tex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Hog Cholera I'm Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30.-The state board of
agriculture has advices from many of the north
ern and northwestern counties saying that hog
cholera is epidemic and that hundreds of hogs
are dying daily and the disease is steadily in
creasing. In Steuben county it has assumed
such proportions that some farmers have lost
every hog ON their farms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
Rudder Broke.

New YORK, Oct. 30.-The Mallory line
steamer Colorado, which sailed hence for Gal
weston October "a, has been lying at anchor
of Sandy Hook all the morning, having re-
turned with her rudder disabled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
The Wrestlers.

Muldoon was unable 10 throw Greek George
in the specified fifteen minutes at Kernan's last
night and George left the stage $50 richer for
his work. Tonight Muldoon will have bout
with Ernst Rober, local wrestler of great
power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
The st. Louis Beer Trust,

ST.. LOUIS, No., Oct. 30.-It is reported on
good authority that the deal between the asso-
ciated brewers of st. Louis and the combina-
ton of eastern and foreign capital known as
IAN English syndicate has been concluded
The capital is $3.50 900. Every brewery in
the city is included except the Anhauser-B Busch,
Lemps and the Obert brewery
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Telegraphic Briefs.

John L. Manning, ex-governor Of South
Carolina, died at his plantation near Camden
yesterday.
John Childress clerk Of the steamboat James
Lee, shot and killed Henry Norman in a quar-
rel over fare yesterday near Helena, Ark.
]. j. Geraghty, candidate Of the miners and
workIngmen. has been elected mayor OF Strea-
tor, Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
A Fine Residence Gone.

NEW YoRK, Oct 3O.-The handsome double
frame residence of H. B. Scharman. the
Brooklyn brewer, at the corner of Stuyvesant
avenue and Hart street, was damaged 100000
by fire this morning. Cause, defective heat
ing apparatus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
A Big Horse Show.

CHICAGO, Oct. 30.-The American horse show
at the Exposition building opens at 2 pm. to-
day. There are now more than one thousand
horses in the building, valued at $4,000, 900.
The exhibit today is of draft horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30
T,HE WONDERFUL CARLSBAD SPRINGS

At tie Ninth International Medical Congress- Dr. A.
A. Toooldt, Of the University Of Pennsylvania, read
paper stating that out Of thirty treated with the
genuine imported Powdered Carlsbad 5prudel Salt for
ehrunic constipation hypochondra disease OF the Nv
tr and kidneys. Aundice. adiposis, diabetes dropsv
from valvulzr heart disease. dyspepsa catarrhal In
fammation Of the stomach, ulcer Of the stomach or
spleen, children with marasmus, govt rheumatsm OF
the joints gravel etc. twenty were entirely cured
threemuch improved and one not treated ions
Average time OF treatment, four weeks
The Carlsbad Sprudel salt powder form) is an ex-
rellent Aperient LAXATIVE and Dretic 1t clears me
COMPLEXION ptrtfes the Blood. IL Is easily soluble.
pleasant to take and permanent in action. Thegenune
product of the Carlsbad Springs is exported In roun
bottles Each bottle in light blue psIsrT car
tom and naS the signature "ElSNEh MEND l-h-
Son CO. I" s6le axepts Barclay street. New ferh,
on every bottle One bottle mailed upon receipt OF
sr,lscs,,sn ~ aul-nl.w&f
A VOID HARSH PURGATIVE PlLLS.-THEf
"A make you sick and then leave you consnpateu;;
Csrter's Little Liver Pills regulate the oo"els a
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Secretary Wharton Better.

Boston, Oct 30.-Assistant Secretary of
State W. F. Wharton is reported by his physi-
clan, DIR. Charles w. Haddock of Beverley, to
be very comfortable today and apparently on
the road to recovery. He has had a slow
fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-30

ocle 919 PENN AVE. NV.
LIVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW THAT CAR
ID ters Little Liver Pills specific for sick head.
ache. Only one pill q dose. woman can't stand
everything.
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Busy Day for the Police Trial Board.

The police trial board had "a full session"
today-that is what the officers say when there
are many cases before the board. Exactly how
many alleged delinquents were tried is NOT
known, but the second and fourth precincts
took the lead with three cases each. Although
the docket was q large one the board adjourned
at an early hour