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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
MORTUARY REPORT.
conditions In the District the Past
Week.

During the past week there were 1O4
deaths in the District, as against ia in the
week previous. OF those who died 63 were
white and Al colored. The annual death
rate for the whites was 1857 and for the
colored 1894. The rate for the whole pom
ulation was 1881 for each thousand. The
principal feature of the health conditions
was decrease in mortality from heart dis
eeses from 13 to 10, as compared with the
last report and an increase from IA to 20
In that from acute lung attacks There
were fatal cases of diphtheria, of ty-
phoid fever and l of whooping cough.
There were 80 cases of diphtheria under
treatment at the close of last report Dur
ing the week % new cases occurred and 80
were discharged, leaving IA cases In isola-
ton in 81 premises.
or scarlet fever there were 81 cases in
Quarantine at the close of last report. Dur
Ing the week is new cases were reported
and 1s were discharged. leaving IS cases in
4S premises, with warning cards.
or smallpox there were 4 cases in the
hospital at the close of last report During
the week 2 new cases developed, and. no
cases being discharged, there were cases
under treatment at the close Of this report.
The mean weather conditions prevailing
during the week were: Temperature of the
air, 80 degrees; barometer, 80 49, and reIa-
tive humidity. so. The rainfall was Ia
with southerly winds averaging five miles
per hour. The thermometer registered -
degrees on the 18th, rising to So degrees on
the 10Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
FORMER SOLDIER FOUND DEAD.
Had Been Living mt Soldiers Home
for Several Years.


Frank Hunter. former soldier. who has
lived at Soldiers Home for several years,
was found dead near Harmony cemetery,
on the Brentwood road, at an early hour
this morning. Near his body was pint
flask. partly filled with whisky. There was
a slight abrasion of the scalp on the top of
his head, which. it was believed. had been
made by his falling into ditch The mans
clothes were wet and muddy, and it was ev-
ident that he had been there all night, al
though his body was still warm when
found
Mr.. Arthur Williams, a resident of
Brookiand. found the body about 1880
o'clock and notified the police. The eighth
precinct patrol wagon was summoned and
the body was taken to the Homeopa THO
Hospital This was done for the reason
that the police wanted a physician to pass
upon the case. DR.. Garrison made an ex-
animation, and found that life was extinct
The body was then removed to the morgue
The deceased was ifty-seven years old
He was locked up at the eighth precinct
station yesterday on a charge of intoxica-
ton. About 5 o'clock in the afternoon he
was released, and promised the police he
would go home
Coroner Carr examined the body this af-
ternoon, and found that death was due to
alcoholism and exposure. A certificate of
ueath from these causes was given. and
the body will probably be buried in the
cemetery at Soldiers Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
DoCKHoBoR WOMEN FLOWING.
How Russian Wives Do Heavy Labor
in Manitoba

in Manitoba.
A resident Of Yorktown, ASIA, Canada, in
a publication in the Woman's Journal, ex-
plains the stories about Doukhobor women
drawing plows. as follows:
Il will first ask your readers at once to
dispel from their minds all the magma
tive details of sharp commands, wooden
yokes, etc, and come down to the simple
fact that Doukhobor women have been
helping to draw plows. The teams
seldom consisted of women only; some
times men and women worked together,
sometimes only men. II there were only
women on any occasion. it was necessary
to have man behind to direct the pillow,
as women in their country, as in most
others. are not accustomed to plow. The
Doukhobor women have also been helping
to haul logs and build houses. Many of
the men were away earning wages. The
land had to be piowed and the houses had
to be built In their own country horses
drew the plows and hauled wood. But the
so they did the work as best they could
themselves-the women willingly joining in
and taking their share of the hard work
with the men. The human plow teams
were generally as near to twenty as they
could manage, or even over twenty
have also seen men helping an OK to pull
l think your readers will Join me in ad-
miring the pluck and energy of the Douk-
hobor women, and in thinking that they
have In this matter shown themselves to
be worthy of the best traditions of woman
hood.
81 admit that. from our point of view,
the Doukhobor men do seem q little too
Indifferent to the sight of women doing
heavy work. for 1t is the custom among
them for the women to draw and carry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
AVALANCHE ON WHITE PASS.
Snow PIow and Locomotives Buried In
the Snow and Traffic Suspended

snow PiOw and locomotives Buried I'm
the Snow and Traffic Suspended.
The steamer Tees, which arrived at Vic
toria, B. c., yesterday, brings news of big
snowslide on the White Pass and Yukon
road, which has stopped all traffic. A train
carrying passengers from Bennett followed
rotary snowplow and was pushed by two
engines. When the pillow was a mile south
of the sw'itchback it cut out the lower part
of the accumulated snow on the mountain
side. This loosened the mass above, and 1t
came down with rush, burying the pillow
and the locomotives out of sight. The pas
senger train in the rear was not touched
by the slide. There was fifteen feet OIL
snow in the cut.
Passengers who walked from the blocked
train report that the snow was two feet
deep on an average all along the line. The
snow-bound passengers had to pay 30 cents
for a cup of coffee. One of the passengers,
named P. Oregon, who attempted to walk
to Skagway, was found lying unconscious
In the snow, with his face and hands badly
frozen.
The telegraph operator at Glacier, In the
Rocky mountains, reports that an immense
avalanche has swept down the mountain
near there, covering $50 feet of track, and
taking down a number of telegraph poles
so that the wires are Interrupted. Trees
twelve inches thick were observed in the
slide, and It Is not yet known what else
may be covered by the snow, or what Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
CORRUPTION IN THE ARMY
Complaints of Bribe-Giving and Bride
Taking.
General Otis Admits That They Have
Some Foundation and Issues a
Remedial Order.

The adjutant general has received COPY
Of an order recently issued by Gen. Otis
to the troops the Philippines prohibiting
all sorts of bribery:
alleged cases of bribe-takng. of the ac-
ceptance of gifts from interiors. and of like
misconduct by persons holding positions in
the military or civil service have Of late
been brought to the attention of these head
quarters 1t is reported that passes are OBJ
tained and transferred for a money con-
sideration; that compensation is made for
the Transportation of persons and things
on public conveyances. or conveyances con-
trolled by the public, to officials unauthor-
lied to receive it and for their own benefit.
and that contributions are solicited, if not
e1acted, and, at any rate, received from
subordinates for the purchase of presents
to superiors. The commanding general is
constrained to the belief that these reports
which are in the nature of general COM
plants and do not relate to specific offenseS
have more or less substantial foundation.
The evil, corrupting and far-reaching in its
effects, appears to have reached stage
which renders it's suppression, with a strong
hand, imperative.
Commanding officers, heads of depart
ments and others exercising control are di-
rected to lend their best efforts tc this end
They Will be held responsible, each within
his proper sphere. that all reports and al
legations of offenses of this nature are
probed to the bottom, and when found to
be supported by evidence, that the offenders
are brought to justice.
Aside from the gross improperly which
such acts manifestly involve, the accept
ance of gifts from interiors by superiors is
repugnant to section 1854, Revised Statutes,
which prohibits incumbents of superior po-
sitions from receiving any gift or present
offered or presented to them as contrihu-
ton from persons in government employ re-
ceiving less salary than themselves
The obvious purpose Of this law, con-
strued by the United States Supreme Court,
Is the protection of employees in the dis
charge of their official duties and the MAIN
tenance of proper discipline in the govern
ment service. If contributions from those
in public employment can be solicited from
others in official authority, request III
name may in effect become in fact de-
rland, failure to meet which is likely to
arouse resentment in officials having the
power of removal. and the feeling of secur-
ity in government employment, condu-
Give to the performance of faithful service.
is thus seriously shaken, if not entirely de-
strOyed."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
DEATH OF DIR. Garfield.
Baltimore Physician Succumbs to In.
iuries Received from q Fall.


DIR. William Buckingham Garfield Of Bal
timore, Md, died at Roosevelt Hospital. in
New York, yesterday. Death was due to a
cerebral ma.ady, the result of an accident
which DIR. Garfield met with November
q last at I'D street and Columbia avenue,
New York.
Accompanied by his younger sister, he
went to New York about November %
On the 9th Miss Garfield left the hotel
where they were stopping to visit friends
in New Jersey. Upon her return next day
she was told that her brother had not
been seen since her departure.
On the day following she learned that he
was at Roosevelt Hospital. Late during
the night Of the 9th he had been found
lying in an unconscious condition at the
corner of I'D street and Columbia avenue.
He was removed in sa ambulance to the
hospital. where 1t was found that his skull
had been fractured at the base of the brain.
He never regatned consciousness. 1t was
at first supposed that he was a victim of
foul play, but investigation Jed to the belief
that his injuries were due to an accidental
He was born in Baltimore forty-four
years ago. and was a SON. Of the late Will
liam Buekingham Garfield, After gradual
medicine at the University Of MARYLAND
where he took his doctors degree. Later
he went abroad for further study, gradu-
ating hnal1y from the famous Berlin Uni
versity. He had been an, active practitioner
OF medicine in BALTIMORE since his return
from abroad. and as q, writer upon medi-
cal subjects was very well known. Besides
numerous TRANSACTIONS from the German
his works embrace many original writings.
Hygiene In the Sick Room is the stand
ard work upon the subject He also edited
a medical journal. He was member Of
the University and Country Clubs and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
CAR AND WAGON COLLIDE.
drivers Narrow Escape From Death
Was Taken to Hospital

In collision between street car and
delivery wagon today j. B. BurchelI a
driver for John kob, confectiouer of
looS 18th street. was badly bruised about
the right shoulder. The mans escape from
death was almost miraculous. He was
diiVins east on l street in rapid trot and
did not slacke:l his speed upon approaching
I1th street. Motor car No. 30 of the Capital
traction Company, south-bound, struck the
wagon at the front wheels. BurcheI was
thrown about twenty feet and struck upon
MS shoulder. Tho horse released by the
breaking OF the harness, broke away and
continued to run Gown | street The wagon
anu me 'front.' END Of the motor car were
baciy smashed. The motorman. IT is stat
ed old everything IN his power to prevent
the collision, and Burchell endeavored 70
turn MS morse aside, bu. was evidently
moving too rapidly to accomplish this.
Bufchell was removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where his bruises We're dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Papers by DIR. Cyrus Adler, DIR. Erie
denwald and Prof. HeIIander.

The eighth annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Jewish Historical Society began yester-
day In the Hebrew Charity building, in New
York, with the president. DR. Cyrus Adler
OF the Smithsonian Institution, in the chair.
Papers were read as follows: DR.. Cyrus
Adler, Further Documents Relating to the
Inquisition in Mexico DR.. Herbert Fried
enwald, Isaac Levy and His Claim to
Property in Georgia." and Brief Notices
of Some Jews Of the Eighteenth Century,"
Prof. ]. II. Hollander, Additional Informa-
ton Respecting Haym Solomon" and Rev.
George A Kohut, Dallas. Tex, New Docu-
ramos in Mexico"
The society elected these officers: Presi-
dent, Or. Cyrus Adler, Washington; vice
presidents. Simon w. Rosendale Albany.
n. Y; Mendes Cohen. Baltimore; Prof.
Charles Gross, Cambridge, Mass. and DR..
b. Felzensthan, Chicago; corresponding
secretary Herbert Friedenwald, Washing
ton; recording secretary, Prof. j. H. Hoi-
lander. Baltimore; treasurer, Prof. Richard
Gottheil New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

A reception will be given Friday evening
at Columbian University by the Washing
ton Academy Of Sciences in honor of the
Geological Society OF America. The recep-
ton will begin at o'clock. Reports will be
made to the academy with reference to the
Hartman Alaska expedition, as follows:
Narrative" DR.. c. Hart Merriam, chief
of the biological survey: Geography. >,
Prof. Henry Gannett, chief geographer OF
the geological survey; Glaciers Prof. q.
K. Gilbert, United States geologist; "Vege-
tation. Prof. f. V. Coyille, chief botanist
Of the Department of Agriculture; Ma
tives." Prof. William II. Dali, honorary
curator of the division OF shells, Smith
sonian Institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

Exclusive Paris Novelties, in new
models, specially designed for the
present mode OF costume. Exclusive
effects in White and Colored Satins,
Silks, Batistes and Coutils, garnished
with dainty laces, embroideries and
ribbons.
Special reference is made to the
Ribbon Corset, OF handsome wide
satin and tafetas ribbon, plain or
embroidered, with straight front and
long hips, designed especially for
wear with low-cut gowns. Silk Hose
Supporters are shown to match Cor
sets.
Second floor.
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Held for Grand Jury.

Mary Brent, coiored, was given a prelim-
mary examination In the Police Court to-
day on charge Of larceny from the per.
son. 1t was alleged that she robbed Joseph
Bowie OF a watch and gold ring. Judge
Scott heard the, testimony and held the
woman for the grand Jury. Being unable
70 furnish bona In the sum Of $500, she was
committed to 5aE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Neckwear.

NeckWear.
New Paris dainties for the neck.
IN profusion of exquisite conceits
Applique, Renaissance and Chit
ion Scarfs, Evening Capes of chiffon
with dainty narrow ribbon and cream
lace trimmings, Black and White
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Point Lace Collars, Bobs and Ties,
Lace and Chiffon Fichus, Liberty
SILK and Ostrich Feather Boas,
White Lace Rufling for evening
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First floor
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Millinery.

Exclusive Paris conceits in Hair
Ornaments-for the theater, opera,
receptions, etc. French Aigrettes
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Also Handsome Pearl, Cut Steel
and Jet Ornaments for the hair or
gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
THERE is AGLAss OFF PEOPLE

Who are injured BY the use Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed In all the grocery stores n
new preparation called GRAIN-O. made Of pure
grains, that takes the place OF coffee. rhe most
delicate stomach receives Il without distress AMI
but few can tell Il from coffee II does not cost
over u as much. Children may drink Il with great
beneht. 10 cts and Is cts per package. Try Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

water. But the women are strong and do
not think 1t degrading to use their strength.
The dignity of the human being is one of
the corner stones of their belief; and on
the whole l think the Doukhobor men are
perhaps rather above than below us in
true consideration and respect for women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Mems Dress Requirements
For New Years DaV.

superb stock OF all the latest approved styles and many
ties including Full Dress Shirts Full Dress Ties
white shape Full Dress Protectors and Shields
designs and Styles Collars and Cuffs Silk Hose
First
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Cut Glass
For New Years Day.

The present stock OF Cut Glass is
conspicuous for its purity, brilliancy
and artistic Workmanship, combined
with unusually low prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Women's Dress Requirements
For New Years Day.
Gloves.

All lengths, Dressed and Undress-
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Black. Silk Evening Mitts, II, 10
and 2o-button lengths.
First floor
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Slippers.

Satin, in white and black; Patent
Leather, Beaded Kid, White Kid,
Opera and Strap; also Velvet Car
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Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Woodward & IzOthrOD
Importers.

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Attention is also invited to an unusually choice
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Hosiery.

Silk and Isle Thread, plain Black
and all shades to match the toilet or
sllppers-lace ankle, boot pattern
and dropstitch effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
american Glass Ware
For New Years Dav

Only standard first quality, up-to-
date goods are carried in this line
and direct gathering and large b,,v,
ing afford the lowest possible prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Receptions, Banquets, Dinner Parties.

Damak Doyes for finger bowl table SOC to 5000 do
Hemstitched Damask Doyies, large s. "a To ~ 9o-'
Damak Tray and Carving Cloths .25 35 5oc &c and ~ ~ o.
Embroidered Doye for finger bowls plates S35o to So d
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ON Third Floor.

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VVC for Baby's 25c
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extra strong Canton
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

the condition of the track. The slide covers
the track to the depth Of from five to TWEEN
ty feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

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GSc for the 39c
Knit Togues in
plain colors. They look
and feel as coy as can
be.
S n SO for the 81
" Braid trim
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6 to ii years.
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Cards Engraved for New Years

SdEus EEIgrdVeu TOT New Years,
That no delay may be occasioned in their delivery
all having such work i'm contemplation are urged to
leave their orders at once. ~
First hSr.
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Table Napery for New Years Dav.

Ne there extensive variety substantial every
Gay sorts OF household linens the Linen Department especially equip
all Its branches to meet the demand for the grades goods
And these beautiful DESIGNS in e s;ze ~
(round, square and Oblong) for ~
Receptions, Banquets, Dinner Parties, etc.
These exclusive being Importation and are I'm
oanabe elsewhere We part: Double Satin Damas Pattern
Cloths imported this from Ireland Scotland and Belgium M
ira quality andex desipn - S-e-"--' SN-
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nc for the soc
Knit skirts.
Regular patrons know
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garments.
NC for the &c
Knit FRscina-
tors, 3ac for the soc
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Merino Underwear.

VSC for Children's
S All wool RIB
bed Hose. In sizes for
the toddling yuungster
TO the big boy and
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And Now for Holiday Victims
Vases, etc.

Vdb per cant discount on all Art Vases,
~ UrnS. Jardinieres. e;e None trashy
though prices start at 7s,. None extrava-
giant, though prices end at ST.. No nOn-
seIse-erery piece Is marked In plain figures
not in mysterious symbols
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

Double-breasted Kersey Cloth
Jackets, box and fly front. Satin
lined throughout. Some were
as much az So
The record-union., 1899-12-10
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Remarkable Remedy Which Is Bringing
Comfort to Thouss nds of Sufferers.

Remarkable Remedy Which Is Bringing
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Probably one-half the people who see
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as we'll as one of the most obstinate
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People suffer from piles for years and
just because it Is not Immediately fatal
they neglect it.
Carelessness causes no end of suffer-
ing. Carelessness about so simple
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Hemorrhages occur from no apparent
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Surgical operations for piles often
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All druggists sell full sized packages
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They cure itching piles, protruding.
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