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in immediate need of medical or surgical
attention, whether able to pay or not; but
in the former case they are directed to
seek their physician for subsequent advice
and aid.
"There has been slight decrease in the
number Of applicants for treatment, which
may be attributed to one or all of several
causes, viz, the establishment for a period
the year of a similar institution in the i'm
mediate neighborhood, less sickness, and
more rigid inquiry, at the request of the
superintendent of charities, as to the abil-
tty of patients to employ a physician and
the dissemination among the people of such
steps to prevent imposition.
1.-THE bare possibility of their being SUBJ
jected to an inquiry as to their ability to
employ physician, and the probability OF
discovery that they are able to pay, has,
no doubt, deferred many from applying
and been beneficial to physicians and re-
leved the dispensary of some charity i'm
posters. 1t is believed however, that such
steps do not interfere with the application
by the worthy poor.
while extending our thanks for the an
nual allotment and the contributions of our
annual subscribers, we desire to call at
tentfon to the fact that each 25 cents dis
bursed by the dispensary means carefully
and cheerfully administered relief from
suffering to some one deserving poor per-
son.
The following statement gives a summary
of the dispensary work: Number of appli-
cations for treatment 2, ,S5S number of ap-
pEcants refused (record incomplete), 6;
number of treatments, 2, $50; number of new
cases. 1,101; number of revissts, 1.751; num-
Der of new cases, female, ga; number of
new cases. male, 157; number of new cases,
medical, s92; nurnbsr OF Rev cases, surgical.
500; number of surgical operations perform
ed in dispensary. 4s; external applications,
archaeological and surgicaD. IA; number
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WOMAN'S DISPENSARY
DR.. kuncaster Makes the Annual Report of
the Institution.
The Good Work During the Year
Number of Patients Treated
and the Cost.

DR.. Magruder Muncaster, secretary Of the
Wcman's Dispensary, AZ street and Mary
land avenue southwest, today submitted to
Mr.. Herbert W. Lewis, the DISTINCT super
irtendent of charities, the annual report OF
the Institution, covering the fiscal year end
Ell June 80, 1898:
'sfhis institution" explains DR.. Muncas-
ter. was incorporated fifteen years ago
under the general Incorporation act of 1870
for the treatment of diseases of women and
chidren by physicians of their own sex, or
others designated by the board of directors.
"The main source of support Is the alfot-
ment of $500 per annum from the appropri-
aticn of Congress for the relief of the poor
Of the District Of Columbia. With that
fund and the help from some of our char
itably inclined citizens. who have contrib
uted annually since the establishment of
the dispensary, we have, with close scru-
tiny, been able to administer much-needed
medical and surgical attention In section
OF the city where there are many poor.
Fortunately we have no salaries to pay,
except $40 per month to the apothecary.
The attendapce of the able corps of physt-
clans is purely gratuitous.-
"A first treatment is given all applicants
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District Orders.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That the driveway in front of 1900 r
street northwest be paved with vitrified
beck, under the permit system; estimated
cost s26.
Lay vitrifiad brick driveway In front of
ccal scales on Bunker Hill road estimated
cost $14; work to be done under the per-
nit system.
That the tree space in front of 225 C
street southeast be paved with cement, un-
der the permit system; estimated cost, So.
That sewer be constructed in o street
northwest between 35th and 36th streets
in 36th street between o and P streets and
in p street between 35th and Both streets;
estimated cost $780, chargeable to ap-
preparation for main and pipe sewers.
That the roadway of Florida avenue from
Sherman avenue to 10th street be spiked,
graveled and rolled; estimated cost s75,
cEargeable to appropriation for repairs to
streets 1899.
The proposal of J. NJ Dunn, opened Au-
gust 6, 1898 for constructing an addition
to the station house on 9Th street north
west (No. p for the sum Of $500 is here
by accepted he being the lowest bidder and
believed to be responsible.
That permission be granted for the use of
three-inch soil stacks in premises ia d
street northeast and 17o1-3-5 North Capitol
street.
That permission be granted to serve
premises 342 and 344 NJ street southwest
with single sewer.
That sewer be constructed in alley square
6T6; estimated cost. $3.50.
That the hydrant and trap on Witberger
street near be removed; estimated cost,
$40.
Leave of absence, with pay, is granted
Alfred Cock for August 11-one-haf day.
That the gas lamp on the south curb line
of B street twelve feet three inches east Of
the east curb line of 14th street be moved
south one foot SO as to permit setting of
new fifteen-foot radius corner;- estimated
cost, s4 chargeable to appropriation
for improvements and repairs, southwest
section.
That sewer be constructed IN Meridian
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ENTERPRISING CITIZENS
Applications for Post Offices in the Island of
Porto Rico.
Information Asked for in Regard to
Public Lands in the Colonies
of Spain.

Independent of other sources of informa-
ton, the officials of the Post Office and In
terror Departments would be able to judge
from the correspondence and inquiries that
are coming in that the war with Spain is
nearing an end. 1t appears that there are
a good many persons in this country VINO
are anxious to serve Uncle Sam as post
masters in Porto Rico. Applications for
such places are pouring into the Post Office
Department and are being filed away.
Until Congress authorizes an increase in the
number of such officials the department
will have no authority to create such
places.
The postal business in that island, as
well as in Cuba and Manila, is being at
tended to by employees of the department
sent TO those islands for that purpose. 1t
IS what is known as the military postal
service, but the positions, while equivalent
in every respect to fulI-fedged postmasters.
Will not become such and cannot, in fact,
be made such without authority of Con-
gress.
1t Is believed by some of the officials of
the department that one reason why there
seems to be such desire on the part Of the
citizens of the United States TO serve their
country in an official capacity in the isl
and OF Porto Rico is because of the belief
that the opportunities for making money
ana gong into business will be especially
favorable there upon the conclusion Of
peace At any rate. they seem to be will
ing 10 have Uncle Sam provide them with
means Of transportation TO the island and
support them after they get there until
they are able to look about and see what
Is in prospect for them.
The inquiries received at the Interior De-
partment are mostly in regard to the public
lands IN the new possessions Of this coun-
try, although one far-sighted citizen has
put IN application for appointment as sup
erintendent OF education of the Island of
Porto Rico. There is no such place in sight
except in the mind of this enterprising man.
who no doubt has filed his papers with the
intention of prevailing on Congress to ere
ate such a place, and in that event he will
chronologica!ly lead the procession.
IN regard 70 the public lands in these far
on countries the department people have
no official knowledge that there are apy
such lands in the islands referred to- or in
1act any lands at ALL and they will not be
apprlsed OF the nature and character Of the
real estate there until Congress by proper
enactment supplies the information II p
quite evident from the nature of the in
oulrles that some of the citizens OF this
country are not willing to let the grass
grow under their feet if there is any adyan-
tage 70 be gained by knowing about the
new territory acquired in the war which
seems 10 De nearing an end.
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The will OF the late Adolph sutro was
read yesterday at San Francisco. II pro-
Tides literally for his children and neg
relatives, and close friends are also re-
membered, among the latter being Judge
Woodward Of Pennsylvania ana one or two
representatives who aided Surro in hay-
ing the Sutro tunnel bill pass through Con-
gress- The will sets aside for charitabIe
end educational purposes one thousand
acres Of valuable land south of Golden
Gate Park IN San Francisco. 1t makes no
mention Of MIS-. Kluge. q widow who some
time ago made public announcement of
her marriage to the deceased millionaire
BY whom, she claims, she bore two chill
6ren.
Mrs. Eluge says she knows of a later
will, and viii make a contest The value
OF the estate is generally believed TO be
In the neighborhcod Of 1905, coo.
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OF prescriptions compounded, 2.s41; average
eost per treatment, including total expenses
% cents
The financial statement of the instttu.
ton is as follows:
S24057; received from public funds S5oo..
donations, s2S4.33; total, S1,024.9O.
Dusbursements-Rent to January 1905
S5oo; drugs and medicines SIS35S: salary
cal appliances, sIS.40; current ernansss
gas, fuel, washing, etc, ss264; balance on
hand July 1, 1898, S31O. %: total sI oas 90
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Alleged Larceny.

Anna Stewart, colored was today sent
to iail for thirty days by Judge Mills for
the larceny of number of articles from
Mrs Sarah R. Willis. Detective Proctor,
who arrested the woman, found also in her
possession a beautiful pale blue feather fan
with gilded handle, ana the offlcer Is very
property.
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street between Huron street and Columbia
road. Estimated cost, $1,000, chargeable TO
appropriation for sturban sobfb sds savers af
hatween lat and ID streets northeast, re-
Gently broken down by a runaway team,
be re,erect ed; estimated cost. $3.50, charge
able to 6e for e street e sgasmgker ggaslng
snnerintendeat of property, District of CO.
Iumbia, is fixed at s. per day, beginning
August 16, 1888.
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August Clearance
Sale of Floor Coverings.
A Period of
MarVelOtus
Rug Selling

We lay it partly to the prices and
part1yto the beauty OF the Rugs them
selves that we have sold more rugs
atfhis period than in any other sim
yflar time in the history OF the Rug
Department.
Rugs are in the clearance sale with
the Carpets. The values are equally
as great as those which are crowding
our Carpet Department with eager
buyers. Take these as ideas:
Smyrna Rugs.
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GETTING INFORMATION
hr. stutier Finding Out How Glenn
ing Is Done I'm Other Cities.

-e - DoHe IN OtneE Cities.
Mr.. Warner Stutler, the District supern-
tendent of street and alley cleaning, in or
der to more fully inform Congress in the
matter, has forwarded copies of his annual
report, recently published in The Star. to
the street and alley cleaning departments
OF the principal cities. requesting ike in
formation in return. Mr.. Stutler in his
communication with these authorities has
informed them that the District Commits
sioners, upon his suggestion, are confers,-
plating the removal OF ashes and of rub
bish OF like character at public expense
and has explained that If the annual re-
ports OF the authorities addressed do not
cover this question. although the work Is
done at public expense. he would be pleased
TO be advised of the method of doing the
work, together with its cost. Mr. Stutler
has further explained that he desires Is
learn the area, in square yards or miles. of
streets and alleys cleaned, the amount an
nually appropriated for the performance OF
the work, and the salaries paid the SUPER
intendents or commissioners OF such de<
partments.
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u
Rear-End Collision.

Last night about o o'clock Charles E.
pavne figured In a .rear-end collision with
an electric car near 7th and f streets.
When his bicycle crashed into the rear of
the car he was fhro'wn to the pavement and
badly injured. Policeman Langley sum
moned an ambulance and had the injured
man taken to the Emergency Hospital for
trea eatment.
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contract. and the injunction must be de-
MED"
Court of Appeals before finally suit is
brought in the Court of Claims. The Post
Office Department will let the contract,
which involves over million~dollars, 10
some other concsrn.
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
The Gun Club Has an Interesting Shoot With
Good Scores.
Local Notes of Interest to Residents
From Across Rock Creek
Bridge.

The Georgetown Gun Club held an inter-
esting meet yesterday afternoon on the
Aralostan Island, in which some of the
crack shots of the city entered, while
large number of spectators watched the
fine work. Parson shot in excellent form,
and succeeded in winning the two open
events on the program, while Chick came
off with second honors, practically, having
tie in the first event with Wagner Gal
lagher, while not in fine trim, made good
showing for himself The events and re-
suits were follows:
First event, fifteen birds - Parson, u;
Brown, Z; Wagner, 10; Wise, 8; Kidwell, .;
Gallagher, 8; Chick, 10.
Second event, twenty-five brds-Brown,
-; Parson, %; Wagner, II; Wise, IL; Kid
well, 3; Gallagher, 49, Chick, 10.
Third event, ten brds-Chick, 7; Gal
lagher, T. Kidwell, 2; Brown, 8.
Reckless Riding.
Eugene Ferr seventeen-year-old color
ed boy, was riding a bicycle last evening
down NJ street, testing the speed of the ma
chine. He was going so fast that at 3Oth
and M streets he struck a little child and
knocked it down, fortunately not fnjuring
it much. AS the parents were averse to
placing charge against the rider and ap-
pearing in the Police Court, Policeman
Short took the youth to the station and
held him on charge of reckless riding.
While He Was Drunk.
Joseph o. Crawford, a white man. aged
forty was arrested yesterday by Policeman
Housel, upon the complaint of Barnett
Levi, who charged him with stealing a pair
of shoes, valued at $1.50. When taken to
the station Crawford, who had been drink
ing steadily for some time, had to receive
treatment from DR.. Maytield, the police
surgeon. This morning he appeared to be
all right, and when questioned about his
offense claimed that he knew nothing of
stealing the shoes, and that If he did pur-
loin the same it was while he was drunk.
Young Mans Death.
John Joseph Sullivan, a well-known and
well-liked young man, died yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock, quite suddenly, at his
parents home, southeast corner of 35th and
q streets. The deceased was in his twen-
-sy-second year and was extremely
bright boy. He a member of the class
Of '9S at Georgetown University, gradual
ing with good honors. Among his school
mates he liked for his many good
qualities and good character. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not as yet been
made.
Local Notes.
Mr.. Theodore F. Perry left today for
stay of some days at Atlantic City. Upon
his return to town he will take a trip to
Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands,
in the st. Lawrence.
1t is expected that everything will be
ready for the opening of the new George
town University Hospital next Monday, ac-
cording to the program printed in The Star
several days ago.
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DisordcrIy House.

Mrs. Sarah Zahn was today convicted be-
fore Judge Mills of keeping disorderly
bousa at No .932 z street northwest and
was fined $50, with the alternative OF sixty
DAYS in Jail.
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Probate Court-Justice Cole


Edward T. Buckley, guardian; four pa
pers filed; order authorizing guardian to
expend $50 to paint house. Estate Henry
Wex; order admitting will to probate as
Will OF real estate. Estate Samuel H. VIM
satt; first and final account of administra-
tors Estate Mary A. OBrien; first and
final account of administrators. In re VIM.
F. Brodt, guardian; second and final ac-
count of said guardian. Estate Henry C.
Stewart; citation returned mot to be
found Estate Lucy Ross: order of publ
cation In W L, r. and Star, returnable
son; order of publication in W. l.. r. and
Post, returnable September 16, 1898.
Estate Mary A. Schneider; will fully
proved; petition of George A, Louis H.
and Julius NJ. Schneider for probate of will
and letters testamentary; consent of heirs
at-law and next of kin: order granting
prayer; bond, $500. Estate Thomas A.
Allister for letters of administration; or
der granting prayer; bond. $500. Estate
Page Hall; waiver of citation of Stella NJ
Clark; do.r do, do. Minnie G. Micou ct
al flied. Estate Buel B. Chase; order re-
voking order passed July l. 1885, and ad-
mitting will to probate and record and
granting letters of administration to Char
ity A. Chase; bond $4,000. Estate E. E.
White; petition of administrators for leave
to purchase burial lot in Rock Creek GEM
etery; order granting prayer.
Estate of John H. Smoot; order granting
administrators leave to make partia! dis
tribution to guardian, to L. D. Smoot eft al
Estate of John Gibson; order giving execu-
trix leave to sell interest in printing busi-
ness. Estate of Christian Caspar; petition
of Josepha Caspar for probate of will and
letters testamentary; consent of next of
kim In re Mary M. Heath, guardian; order
allowing guardian 81, 500 per annum and al
loving $100 counsel fees. In re Anna NJ.
Petty, guardian; petition and order of ap-
pointment; bond $1,000. In re Mary Il.
Smoot, guardian; order granting petition of
guardian for authority to make repairs on
No. 3017 n street and to borrow money on
collateral.
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Local Notes.
THE COURTS.

Criminal Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
United States attorneys accounts ap.
proved
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Equity Court No. 2-Justice Cole.
Reinberg agt. Reinberg; rule to show
cause, returnable 10th instant. Lewis agt.
Lewis; time for filing transcript of rec
ord extended twenty days. Sheehan agt
Alexander; order appointing Eugene D. F.
Brady guardian ad Item.
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Tailor-made suits of black and colored
cheviots serges coverts and broadcloths-
stylish jackets, all taffeta silk lined, and
beautifully cut skirts-made perfectly plain
or with the strap seams or tucked. Sold for
SIS and $1S-to go for
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

lls
More strength has been developed in the
butter market under the influence OF the con
unueG speculative demand in the west ana
the falling of OF receipts here, ana another
half cent has been added to the price. Some
receivers are asking cent more on strictly
nne lots, but there Is some doubt whether
this can be established. There Is not the
active trade here that is reported at other
places and dealers are slow to pay an advance
which is not warranted by the conditions OF
the market
The basis for the increased strength is the
alleged shrinkage in the flow of milk in the
Western dairy sections, where very hot and
dry weather prevails and the flies are Il great
pest TO the COWS. SO far rs we can learn, the
make OF butter in our Northern dairy sec
tions shows no more of shrnkage than is
usuhl IN midsummer, but II may decrease
more the next few weeks. The quality of the
Northern make is as fine rs it ever was
Receivers of Vermont, New Hampshire and
Northern New York invoices were not offer.
ing their best grades under lSR cents, and
buyers who had been around said they could
not nnd the right kind at less price. But
ieW sales IN a large way were made, ana we
can only give lSll cents as the asking price,
with the belief that il win be established be.
fore the week is out Fine butter i'm boxes
was sold at lsia to 10 cents, and the tendency
was to l9cent market, though there were
some lots not up in quality that could be
bought at Is cents.
The demand for cheese shows very little i'm.
provement, and no material advance can be
obtained. Fancy lots are held at cents and
upwards, but actual sales range from IA to "a,
cents. Dealers are not disposed to stock M,
Notwithstanding that the price is now very
low compared with butter
receipts of eggs have increased little, but
most are more or less heated, and some are
badly damaged. Sales of choice fresh West
ern at IA cents and special marks at AZ
cents Fresh Eastern command Is cents,
with higher range for new land.
with continued light offerings, beans have
furiher advanced, and choice marrow pea
were quoted yesterday NJ sl.35 TO $40 per
bushel, Mediums scarce and firm at same
rate. No change IN yellow eyes OF red kid
news.
Potatoes are lower, under the influence of
increased supplies from nearby sources, and
g per barrel was full Wholesale price yes
terday.
Good To choice hay in fair demand at SIS
all per ton. Common grades are dun at $40
al3, Rye straw at SS.5Og9, and oat sttaw at
$6.50a7 per ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
EAar MInnlFRIIRX.

Miss Fannie Williamson has been visiting
friends here.
Mrs NJ. f. Maynard is with her daughter,
Mrs. VIII Tisdale.
Mrs. Horace Tracy Of Burlington, with her
sons, is visiting at Moses Dudleys.
Miss Bertha Nancy is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Almon Woodcock, in Addison.
Mrs. o. j. Ashton Of Rutland, visited her
mother Mrs \. Needham, last week.
Miss Mamie Moulton, who has been visit
ing at J. J. Manney's, returned to her home
on Monday.
Searle a. Nash Of st. Adams is visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. b. o. Smith. Searle came
on his new bicycle and reached Middlebury in
six hours and forty minutes after leaving St.
Adams. On his arrival at Middlebury he tel
egraphed friends at home stating the time he
had been on the road.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
WHITING.

Rev. f. B. Phelps and family spent Sunday
at Silver Lake.
William Strong Of Iowa called ON old
friends in town last week.
Miss Frances Mason has gone to Crown
Point to spend few days with her sister.
The Ladies Aid society are to have a lawn
party on Mrs H. NJ. Parker's lawn Friday
evening, July 20 Ice cream cake, etc, will
be served.
News has been received by William Sem of
the death of his father. Michael Sem Of
Indiana. Mr. Sem came here from Germany
about sixteen years ago and until the past
year has lived in town.
Little Bessie the three-y ear-old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor, died Tuesday morn
ing, after an illness of about week. Funeral
services Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
The bereayed parents have the sympathy
Of all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29

animation Of the two Ncrgennes banks Friday,
the 22nd.
Henry H. Hickok has sold to William J.
Strong his fire insurance business and will
locate with his family at Burlington. Mr..
Strong as teller at the Farmers National
bank will be succeeded by II. ]. Hill Of
Bristol.
Stevens hose got first money $50, for best
drilled company on exhibition at the State
Firemen's tournament at Middlebury the 2Ist,
and the volunteers half of the $3.50 purse in
the hose race; their time, so seconds, being
the same as the Steamers of Winooski.
The First Social Court Of the Society Of
Colonial Wars of Vermont was held at Fort
Cassin, located at the mouth of Otter Creek,
seven miles from Nergennes, Wednesday, July
27 The occasion was to commemorate the
evacuation Of Fort Cassin by the French and
Indians on the advance and occupation of that
gateway by the English and colonial troops.
The steamer Reindeer brought large party
from Burlington, accompanied by Sherman's
band making the landing at l o'clock. after
which a table was placed on the earthworks
and an appropriate address made by eN-Gov.
Woodbury. Of Burlington. Many from Yer
gennes and surrounding country were in at
tendance on the occasion.