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Evening star., 1898-10-05
FROM LITTLE INVENTIONS.
How Great Fortunes Have Been Built
on Small Ideas.
From Magazine
From Cassier's Magsz

1t 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 $4,000 royalty year as the reward
for his endeavor. A new kind of sleeve
button has made $4,000 in five years for fits
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 one
day turned a piece of wire so as to hold
cork more securely in bottle, and forth
with somebody saw a brilliant idea, and
patented the modern wire stopple-holder,
which is now used annually on several mil
lion bottles. The accidental bending of a
hairpin by woman to prevent it from slid
ing out of her hair also easily produced a
fortune for her husband, who Immediately
saw the possibilities of q crinkled hairpin
for women.
Instances could be multiplied Indefinitely
of large fortunes being made from small
inventions; but fortunately for those in
ventors who make life study of intricate
problems of mechanics, and disdain to
waste their talents upon trivial, popular
articles of the day, there IS often also am
pie 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 pr!nceiy character from his dis
coveries; Mccormick has realized in his
reaper the fortune of a millionaire; the
Corliss engine brought honors and decora-
tions to its inventor and enabled him to
amass great fortune in few years; Prof.
Bell found in his telephone not only the
censummation OF his early hopes and ambi-
tions, but substantial pecuniary reward;
Haryeyized steel armor has become syn
onyrous with the inventors name, and IT
brings an annual income of huge proper
tions to its discoverer; Elias Howe, the in
ventor of the sewing machine, realized over
81 100000 from his inventions, and Nikola
Tesla, though still young and rich in prom
ises, finds an abundance of money in his
work.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
OLD SUIT ON TRIAL.
Sent Back From Supreme Court of the
United States

Before Judge McComas, in Circuit Court
NO. this morning, the case Of Richard H
Fletcher against the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railway Company was taken up, and
the trial will probably consume several
days. Fletcher asks damages from the rail-
road company in the sum of $4,000 for IN
juries alleged to have been received eight
years ago. The suit was first 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 employees. The plaintiff took the case
to the District Court of Appeals, which
tribunal 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 l6, 1850, when he was struck by q
piece OF lumber thrown from one of the de-
fendant company's cars by one of its en-
ployes Mr.. Franklin H. Mackey represents
Fletcher and Messrs. Totten & Dennis the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad
Evening star., 1898-10-05
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.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, October 5.-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
said that he was highly fiattered over the
reception accorded him in Montgomery
county, which had done so much toward
making him the nominee, and his prospects
there could -hot be better. Colonel Pearre
will continue to fill the position of states
attorney for Allegany county, but will re-
sign March 4, should he be elected to Con-
sress Colonel Pearre 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 ]. 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 probably be sent to Washington
for interment.
Trained Nurses Graduate.
Last night, after ending two years
course, Misses A. Constance Ludowski,
Knoxville, Tenn; Christine Dallas Mathe-
son, New York; Margaret E. Sloan, Eek
hart, Md, and Minola Aidridge, Mount
Savage, Md, were graduated from the
nurses training school of the Western
Maryland Hospital, this city. Rev. Quinto on
c. Davis delivered the address. and for
Governor Lowndes, who was absent, Mr..
A. A. Doub presented the diplomas.
Reception to Ensign Burke.
At keyser, w. Va, twenty miles from
here, last night. an elaborate public recep-
ton was rendered Ensing West Burke of
the cruiser Brooklyn. who is home on a
furiough. The affair occurred in Music
Hall.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean, Make
Test of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience of an Indian
apOlis Gentleman.

No trouble Is more common misunder-
stood than nervous dyspepsia. People having 1t
think that their nerves TO blame, surprised
that they not cured by medicines and
spring remedies; the real seat of mischief is lost
sight of; the stomach is the origin TO be looked
after.
Nerve us dyspeptcs often do not have any pain
whatever in the stomach. perhaps any uf the
usual symptoms Of stomach weakness Ner, Gus
dyspepsia shows itself in the stomach SO
much as in nearly every ether organ; in some
eases the heart palpitates and is Irregular in eth
ers the Kidneys affected; in others the bowels
are constipated, with headaches, still others are
trt uhled with loss OF flesh and appetite with the
accumulation of gas soGT risin;,s and heartburn.
Mr. A. W. Sharper Of No. ~ Prospect st
Indianapolis Ind, writes follows: "A mott i've
OF pure gratitude prompts write these few
lines regarding the and valuable medicine
StaGrt's Dyspepsia Tablets. have been a sufferer
from nervous dyspepsia FOR the last four years;
have used various patent medicines AMI other
remedies without any favorable result. They
times gave temporary relief 1ntil the effects of
the medicine wore OF. l tt3ibiled this to my
sedeEtaTy habits. being i"okkc..ir.r with little
phSsicai exercise, but am siai To state that the
tablets have overcome all there obstacles for
have gained in flesh, sleep bStre- and an better
Ia every way The above is written not for nOto-
r1ety, but is based actual facts
Respectfully yc;rs.
4. ". Sharper
81 Prospect st. Ind lnupoiis Ind
n Is safe to say that Stuart'S Dyspepsia Table is
cancer of the stomach. They cure sour stn,,ach
gas, loss of flesh and appetite sleepIessr.ss nail
piSatian, heartburn, constipation and headaches
Sehd tor valuable little inloK on stomach dis
eases by addressing Stuart Co. Marshall Mich
All druggists sell full-sized pa Aases at so ceuts
oc5&7 ~ " ~
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Applications for Furlouphs,

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, setting
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 resi-
mental, brigade and division headquarters
with his recommendation. Applications
that do not come up in this manner will not
be entertained. All applications must be
forwarded Immediately, approved or disap
proved. Soldiers transferred from ons regi-
ment to another and soldiers going on fur
Tough, other than sick furloughs from hos
pitfalls, perform the journey at their own
expense and cannot be furnished govern
ment transportation.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Reorganizing Indian Territory.

AS the result of a conference at the In
terror Department yesterday, 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 law,
representing the Secretary of the Interior,
and being practically vested with the func-
tions of a territorial governor. 1t 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.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Justice Kissed the Bride.

The marriage ceremony was performed
this morning by justice of the peace on
Capitol Hill. Magistrate John H. O'Don-
nell officiating at his office for a couple
from Virginia. The justice was a little
nervous, but the presence of so many we'll
wishers of the couple gave him courage
lhose present presented the bride with a
handsome bouquet of roses The justice
kissed the bride and wished the couple a
pleasant journey through life
Evening star., 1898-10-05
FORTY DOLLARS EACH.
Fines Imposed for Turning in False
Alarm of Fire.

John Harlow and George Maurschauer,
the small boys who were arrested last
week fer turning in false alarm of fire,
were given a trial in the Police Court to-
day. A number of witnesses were examin-
ed by Judge Scott. Their testimony con-
WINGED him that the boys turned in an
alarm last Friday night from the box at
18th and ID streets northeast. Attorney
Sillers, for the boys, argued for the impo-
s'ton of 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.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Exclusive We've Imported
Millinery. Hats innumerable that
our Paris correspon-
dent sent us to serve as models.
But we'd like the privilege of show
ing you some Hats that were design
cd and made in our own work
rooms. Side by side with the French
creatlons-perhaps more TO YOUR
l1klnS-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 price saving worth
considering.
1t 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 Hats. In
08c.
,% Lot Of Black Velvet Hats, with brims bound
SIPS.
Infants There's a completely
Wear. stocked Infants Depart
ment here. It's the first,
then, you'll say. See if 1t isn't
tho - not only complete-but re-
plete. And how inviting we make it
these few quotations from the stock
will show:
Infants Infants Knit Shirts. ribbed and carefully
l9C.
A very special offering Infants Slips
Dresses AMI Caps. whole parcel OF them
picked from the regular soc. and CSC grades
and Offered t,morruw at
38c.
Western Sectional FIoo-
Souvenirs. NOBODY who
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 thou
sand suggestions-all good ones-au
appropriate
Souvenir China-i3c. pieces, for....... &c.
o. Ga-d I.,. .--.---.--- ac,
-. 'eiu INe'tl'ers-. -.-..--...--.-... &c.
Jews OF Washington and up-fo.
u'.V --....-..-. %.
souvenir 1ransparc ncios. with pictures II
Capitol building, White House or sIouut V.r.
9Sc., for ...........--,..... 80
Aluminium Souvenir Spoons, .5c. kind for IOc
Western Section-lst Floor
Evening star., 1898-10-05
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'sC No. 800 The lady was slightly
injured in the face. She was taken to No.
1894 1th street northwest, and after remain
ing there a short time went to her home on
BrightWood avenue.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Cannot Give 1t Preference

Messrs Ellerson Wemple have been in
formed by the District Commissioners that
they cannot at this time favorably consider
a request made by them and others for the
inclusion of 22d street from street to De-
catus place in the estimates for improve
rents for the fiscal year of 1900. The
street, the Commissioners explain, is a
small one, and is comparatively of mach
less public Importance than many of the
county road thoroughfares still needing
improvements, so that the Commissioners
do not feel that they can properly give it
preference.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Suit Against Telephone Company.

Messrs. Birney & Woodward and Hemp
hlll & Peter have filed for Eugene A. Bow
ers suit against the Chesapeake and Po-
tcmac 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
Evening star., 1898-10-05

WICK 1t is reported that Governor Black
Will name Senator Lexow Because of this
scramble republicans outside of Kings
county say that the chances of Lexow 8
success are made stronger, as it is repre-
add to the harmony in the party if he Sc
lected either of the Brooklyn men whose
names have been sent to him.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

F1ore Silk 1t has already
Snecia1s. passed the experi-
mental stage. We
are most important factor in the
silk demand and supply. 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 stock-either in variety or
effects not to be found elsewhere
in Washington. And the best evil
dence that others cannot is that they
DO NOT parallel our efforts. These
go on sale tomorrow morning
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Expense Not Warranted.

Mr.. j. B. johnson, secretary and treas
urer of Howard University, has been in
formed by the District Commissioners, rel
atve to 1is request that Lincoln street be
graveled, that an official examination CT
the street does not demonstrate it's condi-
tion to be such as 10 warrant the expense
OF graveling. So far as the existing width
Of the roadway is concerned the Comrnis-
sioners state that they would probably ia
vorahly consider I petition of the owners
of majority of the property affected for
new curb. UDder the assessment system.
in which event the roadway would be
shaped 10 conform tc the curb grade A
stone in the roacvay, it is further explain
ed is boundary stcne and will be low
cred by the District surveyor.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether situation or g ssryant-a want"
ad in The Star will reach the person who
can Gil your need.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

Harry G. Mcbride has been appointed by
the District Commissioners an additional
private on the police force for duty between
= and + and 18th and 18th streets
Evening star., 1898-10-05
44c. a yard.

You've NEVER seen the equal of this-High-
grade Pompaaour Striped Novelty silks; Cream
grounds. with pattern in relief colors-thc very
latest for waists and drcsscs-and at the price
We shall introduce them tomorrow they are
really and genuinely bargains.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

All Pure Silk BLACK Satin Rhadamc. that Is
named as 69c. value all the country. and
1t IS of specially heavy weight and rich glace
finish. Our price is only
Evening star., 1898-10-05

White Iron They are to be a
Reds feature of the Up
holstery Depart
ment-and a feature means not
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
posts; brass trimmings and great strength The
identical same bed that's $3.50 all around-tor
$3.50.
TT Three rec, sizes of White Iron Beds, heavy Joint
brass rails. Everywhere S650-here
$500.
specially strongly made; handsomely trimmed
with brass rails and brass balls. What
have on hand of these all shall he ni5e
to get Better take advantage of this opporJu-
nifty. Worth $40.
$3.50.
Brass Beds with bow front and 1-inch posts
ornamental top. $3.50 value-for
SIS.
We've full line of best quality HAIR Mat
tresSes and Live Geese Feather Pillows
They're priced like the beds-snug to cost.
If you've got a Mattress some Pillows you
want done oversee II you want some
Shades made-see~ us, too. We want your or
ders-hut than you'll want our work
when you've seen ii.
Western Section-5th Floor.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

The refusal of Henry George to run as
candidate 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-
cl!red to serve as the Chicago platform
democratic nominee for attorney general
The substitution of II. NJ. Mcdonald of
himself as the candidate for governor has
il is ridiculous. Mcdonald was Chairman
of the executive committee of the Chicago
platform democrats. He controlled that
committee absolutely after the bolt engi-
neered by Calvin E. keech of Lansingburg
Hence his nomination amounts to praeti-
cally nothing. Henry George ''the SON o.
his father" might have received perhaps
1900 votes liz New York state. 1t is doubt
full whether Mcdonald will be able To get
his ticket in the field
There is already q scramble in Brook
lyn fer the successorship to Justice Van
Evening star., 1898-10-05
$780,.

Three sizes of White Iron Beds heavy !oint-
ing and big rosts. with hall ornaments and
brass rails. Everywhere S6. .5O-here
Evening star., 1898-10-05
ST .25 a yard.

Western Section-1st Floor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cloanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced. pleasing 10 the taste and ac.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in lis
effects. prepared only from the most
healthyand agreeablesubstances It's
many excellent qualities commend il
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in So
cent bottles by all leading drug.
pists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fle syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE, H. NEW foRh' M
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

The building committee for the
Wilson Bend ferry bridge, Messrs.
Dave Tilson E. W. Frost and ]. NJ.
Benefited, are now ready to receive
bids tor its construction. 1t is to
be a pile bridge over 200 feet long,
and all material furnished. Con
tractors should see them and put
IN bids for this work-and they
should remember that it is a dona-
tion bridge for the good of TeXar-
kama, and be prepared to be liber-
al, by making extraordinary low
bids.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Why can't our Miller county eau
didates take the stump and give us
a little excitement in these quiet
times of McKinley's reign. We
think we have some candidates
running for representative that
could wake the echoes from the
Ozark range and let the people
know that we are alive and kicking
down this the wooded part of the
state.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
Best Of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the springtime comes, use the true
and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Buy the genuine. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co,
only, and for sale by all druggists,
at 80 cents per bottle.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

1t would do us good to see those
soldier boys of ours get out on the
street and make some of those quick
step wheels they made at the Park
when they we're preparing to charge
all the free grub tables set by the
great State of Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

We saw man today looking for
a recruiting Office. He wanted to
join the army, he said, in order to
take a few days rest from labor,
and look around at the country.
We referred him to the TeXarkana
Rife barracks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Quite a crowd of Chicago capita,
lists arrived here Saturday night
from Old Mexico on their way home
from a months visit to the princi
pal points of interest in the cactus
county of the Montezumas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

1t is strange that men make such
consumate fools of themselves, po-
litically, in running for Office when
there is little or no chance of Sc
curing the Office sought.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Yesterday was a good day to stay
at home by the fire, and the report
er made a good hand at this diver
sion. and If anything happened
worth publishing we failed to catch
on 10 il.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

We were talking lumber to lum-
Der man yesterday and when he
told us that It took the timber
closely cut from eighty acres OF
and to supply the Bodcaw Lumber
Co.'S mills at Stamps one day with
logs, our eyes we're indeed opened
as to the capacity of that big lum
Der concern.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

The United States has ordered an
enlistment station opened up at
Dallas, Tex, for the artillery
branch of the service. As soon as
a soldier is accepted he is sent to
Galveston to mann the big guns
there.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
Millinery Opening.

On Monday March 2Sth, Miss
Crow will open her millinery stock
of Paris and New York pattern
hats, and other millinery goods
Call and examine the stock.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Last night four more hobos broke
out Iof the East Side calaboose.
Let the wild-eyed correspondent for
foreign papers make the usual big
hurrah over il.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

We have engaged a society cor
respondent who will make her bow
on next Sunday. If you want to
pet in on the ground floor, take the
TeXarkanian.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

Mesdames J. D. Sanderson, of
this city, and NJ. E. Sanderson, Of
Richmond, returned Saturday night
from Frostville, where they had
been on a visit to Mrs. n. P. Sand
erSOn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

George ". Bottoms arrived here
from Los Angeles, California, this
this morning and viii remain
several DAYS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

The Elks succeeded in purchasing
a billiard and pool table today and
they are being put up in the rear
room of their club rooms on Vine
street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28
Lost

You will loose your chance Of
having your knives, forks and
spoons replated If you don't bring
in your work soon, 4l8 State Line
Avenue. 3-27
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-03-28

We learn that q prominent mer
chant shoe man SiII lead TO hy-
mems altar on Wednesday, one of
Fairyiews fair daughters.