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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05
MOVED THE ROAD.
How the Bluff Engineer Was Won
Over by Woman.

ny a. "o"aH
From the Philadelphia Call
The engineer who lays out railroad dis
likes to move stake when 1t has once
been driven.
Once. when the present chief engineer of
a western railroad was locating a line in
Missouri, he was asked to change the stakes
and refused. After the stakes had been set
young, unshaven man appeared and ask
ed that the road be moved over a bit"
THE road cannot be changed" promptly
returned the engineer; this is the best
place for it,
The man went into a house, got a rifle,
came out. and pulled I'D the stakes. The
indignant engineer started toward him, but
was Intercepted by an elderly woman
cant You move your road over little
piece, mister?' she asked.
Il don't see why 1 should" responded
the engineer. My business is to locate the
line, and you can call on the company for
damages What does that young black
guard mean by sitting there on a stumn
with a gum he angrily demanded
That's Nip. my son."
well, I'll nip him if he gets funny"
oh. no. you won't. / amt afraid o.
that" said the woman what come over
me when l seen you starting for Nip was
that p'raps you had a mother, and how
pad shed feel to have you come home that
way"
What way?'
We'll, If you persist in driving them
stakes there you'll go home dead"
Look here. do you think I'm to be bluff
ed by that ruffiang'
Nip amt no ruffian," said the woman.
You see, we've always lived here-Nip was
bern here-an when the guerrillas come an
gained out paw an shot him we buried him
INST whar. he fell. an we've always kept IL
as a reservation, an Nip. he's determined
You sha'n't disturb it, that's all"
Ihen you don't object to the railroad?"
Lord o. mercy. no. We want the road,
put we don't want You to disturb paws
grave"
Come said the engineer Tets go and
see Nip"
When they had come up to the stump the
big engineer held out his hand. Mp took
IL, but kept his eyes on the stranger
Here 1t is" said the woman. touching a
low stone lightly with her foot.
Il see." said the engineer. I'VE can miss
that easily enough
He moved mise Of road. From that day
forward until the road was finished. and
long after. the widows home was the stop
ping place for the engineer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

twisted beyond recognition. Immense roof
sections. almost intact. were lifted and
whirled completely over the tops Of the
tallest trees, and struck the ground sew
enty-fve feet away. The foundations on
the south side of the building were wrecked
ana the cellar filled with water and debris
of all descriptions
The carpenters and workmen had taken
shelter in the building, and escaped by
jumping from the rear window just as the
house began to go. Had not a large por-
ton of the rear wall lodged against two
immense oaks. they must have inevitably
been destroyed.
Workmen Injured.
John Luben, who jumped from second
story window, was blown seventy-five feet
before he struck the ground. Mr. Cheney,
a carpenter, was blown against a wire
fence with such force that his breast was
lacerated and frightfully bruised. Rich
ard Dorsey, the cook for Mr.. Miller's FAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

All Refrigerators and Baby Carriages at
cut prices in Hoeke's Clearance Sale.yAdyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

longing to DR.. ]. ]. Clark at Forest Glen
was totally destroyed, and Mrs Kenedy's
barn at Capitol View was partially wreck
ed. The wind struck Capitol View at 100
and at 4:40 ii was all over. The devasta-
uon exceeds anything which has ever &C.
CURED in this section in the memory of the
OLDEST inhabitants. The rain was fearful
railing in binding sheets for the space Of
twenty minutes, during which time great
guileys were washed in the roads. and a
large lake was formed near Forest Glen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

splintered into bits some sixty feet from its
foundations. Richard Dorsey a man weigh
ing two hundred and twenty-five pounds
WHO'S the cook for Mr.. Millers family, was
in the building, and was hurled with flying
debris some 80 yards down the hillside.
Split Into Kindriug Wood.
Mr.. Heads house. situated in a grove of
huge oak trees on the top of the hill, was
literally split into kindling wood, huge
beams and rafters being split, cracked and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

lily, who was whirled away with his range
escaped almost miraculously with only "A
few bruises. A number of windows in the
main building were blown in and three
chimneys destroyed. Mr.. w. H Wilson's
house lost an immense chimney and
twenty trees on his estate were snapped off
short Mr.. Z. o. Harr lost several trees
and Mr.. Seward Bacon, a well-known pat
ent attorney Of Washington, who is occu-
pying summer cottage, lost number of
oak trees and much fencing
A very large and substantial barn be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05

of construction by Mr.. Robert Head archi-
tect was completely wrecked, and several
Workmen employed thereon barely ESCAPED
with their lives
The house adjoining, belonging to Mr. A
. Pratt of Washington and occupied by
Mr. Garrett S. Miller and family. was par
tally demolished. The summer kitchen. a
small two-story building adjoining the main
mouse, was completely destroyed and was
literally rolled over and over. and finally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05
He Confessed

From the Chicago Times Herald
doctor. how did you find your pat;en+.
when your vacation was endedr"
They were all doing nicely
''Then why were you In such a hurry IN
get back?"
Because didn't want to come home and
start the business Of building up a new
practice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05
Unheard OF.

From the Detroit Free Press
Hobb-''rheres something almost super
natural about the way your wife and mine
agree"
Nobb-'as there? I never thought of it
''Why, man. they both like the same doc
tor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-05
WRECKED BY THE STORM
Havoc Played by Wind and Rain in subur-
ban Towns.
Houses That Were Damaged a
Capitol View--Work-
men Injured.

The storm which struck Washington We'd
nesday proved to be a veritable cyclone in
some of the suburban towns. At CAPITOL
View and Forest Glen, Md, terrible dam
age was done. At the former place a hand
some dwelling house which was in course
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
A CLASS REUNION.
Business High School Pupils Enter
tain and Elect Officers.

The reunion of the class of '9S of the
Business High School, held last evening at
Society Hall, was delectable affair. or
the eighty-nine members OF the class there
were but few absentees. The hall was
tastefully decorated with orange and blue,
the class colors and an entertaining must
cal and literary programme was rendered
by several OF the class.
The entertainment opened fith n brief
address by the president. iIoss l.. Flyer,
who, after a touching reference TO de-
ceased members, closed with the suggestion
that the class should form an alumni
association, which will be considered at a
future meeting.
At the close of the programme refresh
ments were served.
The following officers were chosen TO
serve for the coming year: President,
Ross l.. Fryer: vice president, Miss Lucy
Broster; secretary, Miss Ida Richardson;
treasurer, Clarence B. Weideman.
Those who contributed TO the pleasure
of the evening were Miss Ollie Simpson,
Joseph Eodgson and Miss Ida Richardson.
The reunion was in charge of the follow
ing committee of arrangements: James
Edwin Lawton, Clarence b. Weideman. w.
J. Davis. w. Fl. Beckett, Edward Cahill
and John Mahaney.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
CITY BREVITIEs.

Lille Green, colorcd, reported to the police
yesterday that Alan Williams also eolorcd died
without medical attention, at his home. No. 1919
Nolan's Court southwest, last Friday night Cor
oncr Carr viewed the body yesterday afternoon.
Coroner Carr yesterday decided that an in
quest WAS unnecessary in the case of David
Keller. the engineer who died at the Emergency
Hospital, Friday evening, with uremic ccuvul-
sicHs,
John Fox, who is known to the police as
veteran policy writer. and George Brown, both
coo1ed. were charged in the Police Court yes
terday with violations Of the policy law. Fox
pleaded guilty Each prisoner was fined 800
with ninety days in jail i'll OF default.
Foreman Frank J. Wagner. of engine company
No. Z, who was hurt during The Barber ~ Ross
fire last Thursday night, was considerably bet
ter yesterday.
happy New Year TO YOU Heurirh's beers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
A ShndoM Dance.

The old year Vas celebrated in Odd Fellows
Hall last night, the feature of the evening b.
ing shadow dance. This dance, which occurred
at Il o'clock was arranged by Professor Ca!d-
we'll. OF the National Dancing Company and
proved to be merrymaking success. The lights
were lowered and calcium at one end of the
hall threw vari-colored rays the many waltz
ers, causing grotesque shadows the floor and
wall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
An Order hx General Mile..

An order was issued yesterday by General
Miles, establishing two departments in and about
Havana. The department OF Havana comprises
the city proper, the suburbs, and about ten
square miles The department of the province
of Havana comprises the area outside of the
city proper The first department is under the
command Of Maj. Gen. William Ludlow and the
other under Mai. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
FIFTEEN WARRANTS ISSUED.
Prof. Hird Charges Wholesale Adult
terations of Food.

Prof J. d. Hird, chemist of the health
department. swore out fifteen warrants In
the Police Court yesterday afternoon
charging market dealers and storekeepers
with violations OF the pure food law. Pro
fessor Hird had examined samples OF food
purchased at the various places.
In several Instances IL is charged that
imitation butter has been sold and in 9TH
ers that adulterated mustard and cream Of
tartar have been disposed OF. The allega-
ton is TO the effect that certain substances
were mixed with the cream of tartar and
mustard, reducing them in quality and
strength.
It is said that the health department has
not by any means completed its work OF
securing adulterated articles. and that the
officials will make thorough canvass to
put stop TO the sales of deleterious prod
ucts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

Marriage licenses We're issued yesterday TO Ed
ward Taylor Mckinney and Minnie F. Cumber
land; J. CARLY and W. f. Ryan; George II.
chandee and Laura Hendricks; Mark Lowyer and
Elizabeth A. Alden and Maria C. Sincall; Harry
G. Webb, New York. and Jennie b. Armstrong;
Joseph 5. Taylor and Bertha Wood. Annapolis,
Md: Lnsenh 4. Err and Annie Bond
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
Held for the Grand Jury.

Joseph Melrosc. who was arrested by Special
Policemen Miles and Souder, at the Center Mar
ket, Friday evening. charge OF victimizing
country people by obtaining market goods under
false pretenses, was held by Judge Taylor in the
Police Court yesterday in the sum Of 500 Sc
curiH for the action OF the grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
ATHLETIC CLUB MATTERS.
Meeting of the Board of Governors
Called for Saturday.

a meeting of the board of governors was
held at the clubhouse of the Columbia
present situation was discussed and it was
agreed to call special meeting Of the
club for Saturday. January next, at
which meeting the board of governors will
report such recommendations as in the
meanwhile they may agree upon in respect
to the future of the club
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
Another Side for Dress
Goods.

THE MEMS department has been shifted to the Johnson
Iute building and we've passed the old TO black
goods and fine wash goods The coored stufs
much er showing, while the blacks better light than they
No department from Philadelphia the Gulf great
this The stocks perfect fettlekeyed the highest
pitch pick and choice And the midst pride and
have been made all the way through.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

Tie fourth bali of the Saturday Evening As
sembly took place last evening in Carroll Insti
tute Hall 1t was most enjoyable, there hen,;
about ffty couples present. The hall was taste
fully decorated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
Cutting and Slashing Away at
the Cloak Stock.

N AAIE PRUDENCE holds warning finger and advises quar-
here And though we'd rather wait few weeks and hold
y profit just little while longer gamers
being losers You the other will be clearing
and being the field there's dactng
aside the full tide of that reductions
forth You had such perfect stock offered clearance
basis You usually expecting broken lines haphaad
but we'll surprise Tuesday. Wen give you perfect stock
Hardy lapse the demanded
shades and the prices daring
for the Busy Corner That absolutely devoid of profit and
in represent even half of cost itself.
so s+s P 5a JACKIE s:d@ s' tan. and S498
Extra Fine Kersey Cloth jackets a shades. Hand
s 5;ss silk lined Sold up to s't' Reduced for Tues S64S
High-grade Black, Navy, and Tan Kersey
@ SIS ss s 9a ss.s s:5s.:5 L. rs5Ss S48
big budget s14.so SIS 5000 SIS so and $40 ca
jackets Reduced Tuesday OIU
sweep sso ''H sSs saPs with sz $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

a Nd now for the Duchesses. Well give
~ you the best value we have. It's that
grade that has been selling at Csc. Extra
In Its width anu its= weight Beautiful in
its texture and its finish and its IusteT
Handsome-of course-in any shape it's
made up. but most attractive of all in
separate skirts. 1t hangs gracefully and
naturally. in easy folds. Wonder that
We go little strong in our s4nr
praise when such a theme is I'LL
to be worked up? Tuesday
the price is reduced way down "
10 .....'..'.. .s.........-.-....
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

THE finale of our silk offer is its climax.
Think of getting real Lyons taffeta-
p inches wide-warp and wool Of the heav
lest and the toughest-twisted and the
purest silk-with soft finish and harsh.
swishy crackle-a black that will never
fade-with luster that will never dim
a silk, in fine. that will wear season after
season with faithfulness and 0nC
stability grade selling year VIII
in and year out at SIPS ~
yard-that's the silk we'll Of w
fer you Tuesday at...........
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
Closed All Day IomorroOpn Bright Early Tuesday Morning
We'll Start '99 With a Clearing Sale!


o
Wepef
will
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

. 600 YARDS of all sorts and shades
WV and patterns and widths
In 81 and s1-25 novelties. They're the
gayest and the prettiest and the daintiest
silks in the markets. Not an idea that's
over a season old. Not a coloring but
what's demanded one. And even now
at clearing time-you'I find that there's
no slimness OF quantity in the rarest eff
fects. Bright plaids and stripes and Cd
dities. Choose at random or NnC
select at leisure, and you can't AQES
help but get prize. Think of h1
having such silks as these Of w
fered you Tuesday at......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
$1,000 yards Of Printed Organdies at 1H

"a DASH OF SPRING IN THE MIDST OF WINTER
They not domestic goods hardly cali them
imported fabrics They're half and half the other
The cotton itself in France. American looms
haven't learned the cunning OF the spider ren,arka
bic artisans OF Gau have The looming occurred Asae They
came over the ocean in Octobertrauge how far import
ers Inquire The goods perfectly anwere raw
material and thus only the fraction
on them But on the steamer and the
cevere coors OF big New England mill prepared tints and
cut the rollers and here able oandies exactly
like the imported grades that will d "a
and you'll get your pick 5000 yards VIC
and OF separate patterns at the remarkable prize ~
...
You'll find hoor-aew 1ocation-near entrance
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
s. and S2.25 Imported Suitings, Oc.

REMODEING the department noticed that there ju
twice great quantity of lines of imported dress
They fine suiting coths-came from English III
that oonled inch of bad material Perhaps it was
Judgment that led sucris the
have to abide the considerable loss Now the
lowest price quoted any the sungs ST. line
of them sold for ST. as Not yard less than inches
wide We offer the whole lot for quick disposal the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

p GO0YARDs OF all sorts of fancy
NsOOO silks If you're early you'll
have a chance at good evening shades.
The greater portion, Of course, are medium
and dark colors. Patterns are legion in
name. Lots of extreme novelties and the
usual run Of staple designs. The silks that
go 10 make up this lot are the ones that
have sold all through the sea- RnC
son at csc and &c yard. And HGES
few pieces Of Sc goods are to LII
be picked up Pick Tuesday HI
TOT --.-.-..-----------.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

EIRST, the velveteens. The 59c line IS
j in splendid shape for quick clearance.
There are quite a number of full pieces
and somewhat OF great quantity OF cut
lengths. s35 yards is the exact amount. All
The light colors have been sold. n EH
There Is a fair choice of me ~
dunn shades and quite a full
line Of dark effects Tuesday VI
Wen offer EN- 10 you at...
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

81 pieces of all wool black storm serge.
The goods are 3s inches wide, of firm,
close texture, ard the dye is an orc
unfading and deep one. It's Csc M
cloth. Tuesday the price will be-. ~
Some two or three hundred pieces of fan
cy wool mixtures and suitings They're
all IS inches wide and the shades
gro good and seasonahie The RnC
former prices were $50 and 49c. ~
Tuesday Observation-Disclosures. ~
IS inches all-wool cashmeres and wool
serges of the same width. Plenty of gar
nets. cardinals, and new blues, nRr
grays, browns and greens. Price /NJ
was 39c. Tuesday ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Ks "
A beautiful quality of black cashmeres.
IS inches wide. With soft and nnH
silky finish. The Acc grade of FQs
other stores and hitherto 39c here ~
The best 49c storm serge that ever
reached Washington. In black only. Wool
from selvsge to seIvage and ex- 1Ac
actly AZ inches wide. Tuesday SEl
Wei offer ii for. w
45-inch all-wool cheviot. In every staple
shade and a fair array of the more recent
and style-countenanced colors. AnC
Tuesday the price is reduced from UNC
QUO to-. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

= ND there's another gem awaiting you
n for the same price. It's black silk
this time-a courtly and exquisite Peau
du Sole. Three hundred yards is all we
can offer you. truly limited quantity
But it'll pay you TO bestir yourself early
You never saw such weight and such a
soft, yet lustrous finish, in any
underS1 quality. We were nnC
accomplishing marvel of bar EHN
gaining by selling il at SEC I'M
Tuesday you can have all w
that's left at...........t.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01
Half=yearly Clearing
Up OF the Silk Stock.

LITTLE earlier than usual but necessity not whim dictates
know. added oandadd
eshouldb the Art
another
from
be the
van A dress this
q Itmeansth
andse a
ffsefu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

45-inch all-wool jet black cheviots. II
full pieces of it. The worth HnC
of the goods is 59c. Tues NHS
DAY "
Few stores ever kept in stock piece
of mohair Sicilian that gave better wear
than customers have obtained right along
from our CSC grade. II has been leader
from the start of the season. Deep black.
with beautiful luster Full AZ FAC
inches wide. Tuesday it's reduced hUS
45-ineh all-wool black Henrietta, with
finish that none but the finest qualities
ever possess. Other stores get S9c yard
for the fabric. We've sold it Hnc
at 79c. Reduced for Tuesday hut
to- Observation-Disclosures. w
We've been very proud of the value We
could offer in plaid black cloakings. Our
leader has been $2.25 cloth, full 50 inches
wide, of an unusually fine texture and
weight There are some few
pieces of it still on the Ct ~
shelves. Wen reduce the NJ nv
price Tuesday to.........-......p ssOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

. 700 YARDS of very seasonable fan
w cy silks. The greater part of
them are stuffs that came with the great
Eiseman purchase. Light colors almost en-
tirely and a fair share are advance impor-
tstions for Spring. Some domestics, but
plenty of chic and brightly conceived
French silks. Probably a hundred different
effects in this group, and among them are
no qualities beneath sec in 1nH
worth, while the CSC grade are heN
In even greater force. You
get the choice Of these Tues W
day observation-disclosures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-01

happy New Year to neurich's beers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-06-09
READ WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.

wish to speak a word in favor OF Or. w. {,
Walker, of Detroit, the specialist who has been
visiting Brown City regularly the past IouI
months: 1 had been a great sufferer from
catarrh of the stomach and other troubles LOT
eleven wears. After taking treatment from
number of other doctors, but without pernla-
nent relief, | saw the advertisement oil Dr'
Walker i'm the Brown City Banner aud was IN
duced to try his treatment, and will say that
have been entirely cured after three m0ntns
treatment. 1 most cheerfully recommend the
doctor TO all who are similarly aihicted.
Signed, Mrs. Frank Marshall,
Valley Centre, Mich. Dec. Z, 1898.
Mrs. S. w. Rose, also rejoices being cured oil
catarrh of the stomach of 10 years standing.
Mrs. A. G. Stanlake, well known ana re-
spected lady who has lived in Pontiac Tor tne
past 10 years, makes the following remarkaDle
statement. She says: FOR % long years had
been constant sufferer, have been treated py
several noted physicians, each one dlnerlng III
opinion as to what allied me. l. took their med.
icnes faithfully but received no permanent!
benefit. / was completely discouraged ana
Thought many times that L must die. III
reading the Pontiac papers l saw that Dr
Walker of Detroit, would be at the Hotel HOO
ges. decided to call and see him. The doctor
made thorough examination and told me J
could be cured, and / am most happy 10 say
that such proved TO be the case, for In one
months time under DIR. Walkers care was
completely cured and have been well ever since
| / feel that cannot thank the doctor enough ioi
this remarkable restoration to health"
Signed, Mrs. A q. Stanlake.