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The times., 1899-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT
ING CoMPANY-Notice is hereby given
tnat there will-be a specially called gen
eral meeting Of the stockholders OF the
United States Electric Lighting Company
al Hotel Connor. Harper's Ferry. West
virginia. on MONDAY. THE Sd DAY OF
APRIL. 1899. between the hours of / and
p m, Tor the purpose OF considering the
advisability of amending Article Sec
tfon l. of the Bylaws, by reducing the
membership of the Board of Directors from
thirteen TO nine and making changes in
said board, and TO amend the Bylaws in
sucn other respects as may be deemed ad-
visabie. and to act upon such other busi
ness as may properly come before the
meeting
Notice heretofore given for a meeting
to be held at Washington, d. c., March 80
1899. is hereby revoked
BY order Of the President
RALPH W. LEE. Secretary.
Washington, d. c., March 90, 1899.
mh23-I1t
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| GOING TO CONSULT
With Mr.. CARNEGIE
A Desire to Get His Idea of a
Modern Library.
Members of the Commission Will
Meet Him in New York.
Colonel Flint Volunteers u,s Sr
Nices-plnns for Hnstening the
Preliminary Work.

Col. Weston Flint. Librarian of the
Washington Public Library. called upon
District Commissioner Ross yesterday af-
ternoon for the purpose of comforting with
him relative to the present work of that
institution. Colonel Flint also consulted
Mr.. Ross. who is president OF the Carne-
gle Library Commission. relative to the
proposed new library building to be erect
ed in Mount Vernon Square with funds
donated by Mr.. Carnegie. Mr. Flint Of
fered his services to the Library Commits
sion when the matter of interior arrange
ments are considered.
district Commissioner Wight and B. III.
warner, who are delegated by the Library
Commission to confer with Mr.. Carnegie.
VIII meet that gentleman in New York
Monday and consult his desires, II he has
any, relative to the kind of structure to
De erected with his money. Bernard r.
Green. Superintendent of the Library Of
Congress- who was recently appointed SUI
perintendent of construction of the new
building, will probably accompany Messrs.
Wight and Warner
While in New York Commissioner Wight
will inspect several recently erected fire
engine and truck houses for the purpose of
acquiring new ideas for the construction
OF the two new truck houses and the
chemical engine house to be built here
1t is very probable that a meeting of
the Library Commission will he held early
next week after the return of Messrs.
Wight and Warner. Colonel Bingham and
captain Beach are engaged in drafting the
rules which will govern the office OF the
superintendent Of construction, and every
member OF the Commission is looking
around for architects whose names may
be submitted when IL comes IN seIactino
the ten competing architects required by
the Library bill. The Commission does
not want TO lose any time in selecting the
architects, because the work of construc-
tion must be begun within year after the
passage Of the bill by Congress-
The times., 1899-03-24
SPRING DRILLS AT LEXINGTON
Interesting Affairs Mt the Virginia
Military Institute.

Lexington, Va, March 3.-Spring drills
have commenced at the Virginia Military
Institute, each class being engaged in a
special drill. The first class has target
practice and the two men making the
highest score are to have their names post
ed in the State library as a reward for their
superior craftsmanship. The second class
have artillery drill, the third class have
signal drill and the fourth class bayonet
exercises.
William r. Hogsett died at his home,
about three miles from Lexington. He was
aged fifty eight years and "refugeed" to
this county from Pocahontas county, w.
Va, with his father, John Hogsett. about
the commencement of the Civil War. He
was a soldier in the Confederate army and
served through the war.
The house of A. ]. Bryant, who lives near
Buffalo Forge, this county has been de-
stroyed by fire. The members of his fami-
ly, consisting Of seven in number, barely
escaped with their lives, as the building
fell in two minutes after they were out of
it.
Washington and Lee University has pur-
chased the William White property, on
Main Street. Price paid, $4,000.
The times., 1899-03-24
THE INCOME OF RAILWAYS.
An Interesting Report by the Int,
state Commerce Cammissinn

An Interesting Report by the Inter
state Commerce Commission.
The preliminary report of the income ac-
count of railways in the United States for
the year ended June 80, 1898 reported to
the Interstate Commerce Commission was
issued yesterday. The report includes the
returns of 72O lines. with an aggregate
mileage of 1S1, 1893 miles. The returns show
an increase of gross earnings over the, pre-
vious year of s165. .161. .5S3. Operating ex-
penses increased SIS, ZIG. 994, and income
$57,I16,9l3. The total income of the rail-
roads for the year 1928 was s466. 79O. .1l6.
Dividends were paid amounting to $65.-
9s5,s15. Other deductions, interest on
bonds, taxes, ETC., $35S, ,1S9. .2O2. leaving a
surplus from operations of the year of S42.
6O4.ss9. The corresponding item for the
previous year showed a deficit from oper-
ations OF SLAP. 399.
The times., 1899-03-24
NO PULL FOR WAR CLERKS.
Mr.. MeikIeJohn Innugurates n Strict
Merit System


Merit System.
Mr.. Meiklejohn had busy day as Act
ing Secretary OF War yesterday. Not only
did all the business usually devolving upon
Secretary Alger go to the Acting Secre-
tary's desk, but friends called to see how
he bore the responsibilities of his duties.
He found time to stroll out to luncheon,
and even to accept an invitation to dinner.
This is what the Acting Secretarys first
days work hatehed out:
In making promotions, reductions and dis
charges OF civilian employees in the service of
the War Department, the department will RELY
exclusively upon the efficiency ratings and the
recommendations submitted by the chiefs of bu-
reaus. Promotions Will be made wholly upon the
ground of merit and efficiency as shown by the
standing of employees upon the efficiency reports
and efforts to secure preferment OF any kind from
outside sources in contravention Of the system of
efficiency in force are not approved by the depart
ment.
Recourse to influence in matters respecting the
personnel of the civilian employees will be re-
garded as a violation of the rules and regulations
of the department, and note thereof will be made
upon the record of the employe soliciting it,
and will be considered as an element in his ef-
ficency rating.
The times., 1899-03-24
Report of a House Robber,

II was reported last night that an at
tempt had been made to rob residence
adjoining that OF Associate Justice Har-
Ian, near the corner of Fourteenth Street
and Euclid Place. The robber. it is said
gained access through a second story win
dow, from which he was afterward COM
PEELED 10 leap 70 make good his escape
when encountered by a member OF the
household. His booty he left behind him
No report OF the affair has been made to
the police. and the officers of the Eighth
precinct station profess to be ignorant of
the attempted robbery.
The times., 1899-03-24
Verdict for the Defendant,

In the case of George W. Lash against
the Capital Traction Company for S15, 900,
claimed as damages for alleged injuries.
the jury which had considered the evil
dence yesterday rendered verdict in ia
vor OF the defendant company. In his
declaration Lash stated that on August 90
1886, he was thrown from one of the cars
OF the Capital Traction Company at the
corner OF ID and Seventh Streets and Sc
verely injured
The times., 1899-03-24

have been afflicted with rheumatism for fou,.
teen years, and nothing seemed TO give anv relief
was able to be around al the time, but constantly
suffering. had tried everything i could hear nI
and at last was told to try Chamberiain's pain
Balm, which ! did, and was Immediately re-.
lieved and in short time cured l am hapny to
say that 1t has not since returned.-Josh. Edr,r'
Germantown, Cal. For sale by Henry Evans
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93s F Street MOTH
west; Connecticut Avenue and s Street north.
west, and l42s Maryland Avenue northeast,
The times., 1899-03-24
THE STRIFE IN KOREA.
No Surprise Over the Disruption of
the Ministry.

Although the report that the whole
Korean Ministry had been dismissed has
not been officially confirmed to the legation
OF that country in this city, Secretary Tam
E. Ye said yesterday that such circum-
stance would not be surprising. There was,
he said, considerable strife for supremacy
between the conservative and liberal politi-
cal parties. He declined to discuss the
question in detail, saying it would be un-
diplomatic, at least until official confirma-
tion OF the report had been received.
The times., 1899-03-24
Fire in a vacant House.

Engine Company No. Is responded to a
local alarm at o'clock last night for fire
in an unoccupied house in Morris Road,
Anacostia, and before the blaze could be
extinguished damage to the extent of s4O0
resulted. The fire was discovered by Bar
nabus Bryant The house is owned by j.
W. BARLEY. The origin of the fire is un-
known, but it is thought that incendiaries
were at work
The times., 1899-03-24
AN INSANE MURDERER DYING
Broke Glass in His Cell and Destroy
ed His Eyes

Birmingham. Ala, March 23.-William
Harris. young planter from Coosa coun-
ty. who suddenly became insane and stab
bed Tom Gum, his friend, to death, while
the latter was visiting him, is dying in
jail at Dadeville.
Yesterday Harris broke one of the g,ass
windows in his cell, and, taking piece OF
glass, cut out both of his eyes.
Harris claimed that God commissioned
him to kill Gum and another man. but
that he spared the other man, after Gum
had agreed to die.
The times., 1899-03-24
500 for 81 Skirts

New Spring Skirts, made of cheviot
and storm serge. in black and navy
blue-eut in the latest style. percaline
lined. bound with the new water
proof binding-some have the new loop
and button back. Only one to a 81 no
customer. Cash or credit ~ .VJ
The times., 1899-03-24
AN ELECTRIC MOTOR COMBINE.
Vehicle Transportation Company In
cOrporated in New Jersey,

Trenton, N. j., March 23.-The New
England Electric Vehicle Transportation
Company was Incorporated here late yes
terday with a capitalization of s25, 900, 900.
The company is ibelieyed to be controlled
by the Widener- E1kins Syndicate, of Phila-
delphia. which has already incorporated
several other similar Companies.
The incorporat0rs are James E. HAYS. of
Camden; Arthur Phillips, and August
Treadweil, jr.. both ofIs6 Wall Street. New
York,
The times., 1899-03-24
Desertion AII.u.a

George w. Hess yesterday filed n peti-
ton for divorce from his wife, Maria =
Hess. whom he alleges has deserted and
abandoned his home 'iu
The times., 1899-03-24
DIED.

CoMAlINS-on March 21, 1s09 at 62i B Street
northeast, at l1:19 p. m, after long illness.
MRS A. NJ, wife of the late Moses A. Commins.
in the seventy-eighth year of her age
Funeral from her former residence Vienna.
Va. Friday, at 1880 a. IN. ma222 EN-
The times., 1899-03-24
soc for SOC Wash Waists.

All the newest effects in Ladies'
Wash Waists; detachable collars.
laundered cuffs, in black and colored
stripes, checks, plaids; they come in
percales and lawns; perfect fitting:
es soGd % oT value cpsa1t at SOC Our price 39e
The times., 1899-03-24
ToweIing Department.
soc for SIPS Tabie Coyers

Turkey red Table Covers in black
and red, green and red, and white
and red, all warranted fast eolors. S0C
$1.25 value. Cash or Credit. 49,. JJ
The times., 1899-03-24
39c for 75c Peffcoafs.

Ladies' Black Satine Petticoats, cut
expressly for the new skirts-12-ineh
corded ruffles - Friday only, 10c
cash or credit JJ
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81. 9S for $40 TaiIcr-made Suits.

These suits are strictly up-to-date
in the new shades of cheviot and serge
materials; jackets have REFER and fly
fronts, and are silk-lined: finished
seams; new flare and eircular-shaped
skirts; new loop and button back;
selling at other stores for $40.
or Our e4sdit PsIse for Friday only. cash So 9S
The times., 1899-03-24

Call for Heuricl's Book, drink Heurich's Book
and see that you get Heurieh's Book For Book
in bottled form phone e34, Arlington Bottlins Co.
The times., 1899-03-24
Our New Credit Way.
Bargain
Friday
No. Il.
Our New Credit Way.


for these Friday Bargain Sales. Greater
and grander values than ever before.
and our prices are Invariably lower
tnan the special sales advertised else
Wnere- We don't charge a penny
more when allowing you the advan-
tases OF Our New Credit Way.
i7c for 59c Chemise.
Ladies' Chemise. made OF good
quality cotton. round yoke. feiled
seams. full length and width. 17C
ssc value. Cash or Credit IL
I0c for Csc Drawers.
Ladies' fine Muslin Drawers. made
with deep hem and cluster of tucks.
1ull cut 2sc value. Cash or 10C
8 i-2c for II re Corset Covers.
Well made Corset Covers. low and
high neck. feiled seams. Il Lee ciC
value. Cash or Credit. 1900. U2
69c for SIPS Wrappers.
Ladies Wrappers. made OF percaIes
and lawn. Some are made with full
'front.' and back. epaulettes. sleeves
and collar trimmed with dainty lace
others have yoke back and front,
epaulettes over shoulders trimmed with
braid, fitted waist lining, full length
and width sl.25 value Cash Coo
OF Credit-.-..---- .----.--.------..-. VI
Hc for SOC Corsefs.
Ladies' Corsets, double side steels
and extra steel down front, in drab
and white SOC value Cash or 17C
Credlt----- ..---............ ~
children's sc Handkerchiefs with &c
borders. Cash or Credit. ....-
I0c for E5c Vests.
Ladies' bleaehed Ribbed Vests. fin
ished with one-inch crocheting around
neck and sleeves. full length. 1OC
l5c value. Cash or Credit. ..-.... ~
Ioc for 59c Hose.
Ladies' Lisle-thread Drop-stitch and
Plain Hose. with white heels and
toes. in Roman stripes, plaids and
solid tops. Regular SOC value 1Oc
Cash or Credit. t.-...... ~
Just 20 dozen left OF our ladies' fast
black stainless Hose. Our closing &c
out price, Cash or Credit it... j
Ice children's fast black ribbed &C
Hose. Cash or Credit. ...-...
Sheets. Pillow Cases, Etc.
Pillow Cases. 45x36. made of fine
quality cotton, ironed and
ready for use. 12 1-2c value QfC
Cash or Credit. it......... Or
soc Sheets, pc.
Large size Sheets. hand torn. hemmed
and ironed. ready for use. 21-2
yards long. 39c quality Cash 10C
or Credit. .-........... 81
81 Marseilles Bed Spreads in OQC
beautiful designs. ns......... 10
69c for SIPS Lace Curtains.
In all the newest effects in Noting
ham Curtains. full length and Coz
width. Worth s1-25. Cash or Credit W
ToweIing Department.
&c Toilet, Fancy and Huck &c
Toweling. Cash or Credit. Us
sc Fancy Twill Toweling. 17C
Cash or Credit. dit...... Is
121-2c all-linen glass Toweling in
blue and red checked. Cash Q4CI
or Credit. ........-......---.. OF
All-linen fringed Towels with
borders. 15c value. Cash or inc
circuit. t..-.....-.- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
The times., 1899-03-24
Young Mems
Christian Association.
1882 q Street N. w.
Gymnasium, Baths,
Swimming Pool, Bowling Alleys,
Shuttle Board. Reading Room,
Game Room, etc., etc.

Full membership sl2 per year: junior member
ship, 80 per year; limited membership, s. per
year.
Mems meeting, O'Clock Sunday afternoons;
mems Bible class. 2:i5 O'Clock Sunday afternoons
conducted by Col. Charles Bird. U. s. A. Prayer
meeting, Tuesday evenings. ! to s; noon.day
meetings. daily. except Sunday. 1910 to IL :25
p. m. Bible teachers class. Saturday evenings
from $50 to 7:30, conducted by Mr.. W. II. hi
Smith.
Visitors cordially welcomed at any time
The times., 1899-03-24
81 q2

Boys Shirt Waists, In percaIe and
domet flannel: fast colors; all
sizes; 50 and 25c. values; 1916
cash or credit. q
The times., 1899-03-24

Mems 15c. Tan and Black Half
Hose; full regular made and seamless:
guaranteed fast colors; cash or &c
credit Jc
The times., 1899-03-24

Mems and Boys 49c White Unlaun-
dered Shirts: linen bosom. re-enforced
front and back; good soft-finished
muslin; patent split neckband; 25C
The times., 1899-03-24
69c for SIPS Lace Curtains,

In all the newest effects in Noting
ham Curtains, full length and Coo
width. Worth s125. Cash or Credit W
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Murray and Mack Tonight

Murray and Mack and their
big comedy company of twenty
three people, whose arrival has
been looked forward to with so
much interest, arrived today and
will present the brilliant farce,
"Finnjgan's Ball." at the opera
house tonight. This piece has
made the company famous
throughout the length and
breadth of the land, and, with
out an exception, this is the high
est class company of it's kind
that has visited our city for sew
eral years. The company has
the reputation of carrying the
finest costumes of any comedy
company cd the road. The ad-
vance sales have been much larg-
er than usual, and the house will
be filed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
The German

A large gathering of young
people, with a sprinkIing of older
ones, assembled at the armory
last night and indulged in dane
ing to the excellent music from
the fingers Of Professor North
cott at the piano.
After six or eight numbers had
been danced, "Little Sarah," the
young fancy dancer and her little
brother, "Master Frank" made
their entrance. Miss Sarah, in
costume, danced several of her
characteristic fancy dances, to
the unbounded delight OF the au-
dience, who cheered her vigor-
ously. She is one af the pretti-
est and most graceful dancers
that has ever appeared IN the
city.
"Master Frank" also danced,
recited and drilled very prettily.
He is a marvel for one so young.
Following those features came
short German, led by j. w.
Lancaster; after which, at the
hour of l, the audience dispersed,
having greatly enjoyed the even
ing, which was an ideal one
for dancing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
New Millinery

A new supply OF spring mill
merry just received. Ladies, misses
and children's hats in every sty lie
and variety at reasonable prices.
Flowers, ribbons, yelling, ETC., IN
large assortment, and the finest
line Of infants and children'S bon
nets to be found at the greatest
reduction in prices. Call at the
store opposite Liddon's stable.
The finest goods at the lowest
prices. Yours respectfully,
MRS. l.. t. TOMPKINS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
A Rare Opportunity

Mr.. III. @. Knight, a piano tun-
er of more than ordinary ability
and a gentleman who comes most
highly recommended, will be in
this city for a week or ten days,
and can be found at Messrs. Pitt
man & McIntyre's. Now is the
time to have your piano or organ
tuned or repaired by an, expert.
All work guaranteed, and prices
moderate. At.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
NGnteyuma !2arber ShO0

In the MonteZuma you will find
a first class tcnSoriai nalace. My
friends and the public are rrGuest-
ed to favor me with a share of
their patronage. | promise them
first-class service and courteous
treatment. T. G.. DAVIS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
From A Lover

A lovers most effectrai weapon
is cand dy-pure, wholesome candy
sent regularly to the adored
one. AL women love candv-it s
symbolic of their ma ature-'sweet-
ness itself" But don't risk your
happiness by getting it at any
place but at G.. II. DANES.
There may be other candy as
good as his, but there YOU can't
be sure of it, and here you can.
He also keeps the finest stock Of
the most delicious and freshest
fruits IN the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightlest little
thing that ever was made is DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill is a sugar-coated globule of
health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into en-
ergy, ,brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful IN building up
the health. Only Csc. per box.
Sold by Garrett & Gerig, drug
gists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Piano Tuning

L. w. Hoffman, the piano
tuner, has returned for few
days. ALI his work here has Civ
en- entire satisfa ction, so he can
furnish the very best of city ref
erences. He has had thirty-fve
years OF experience. All work
fully guaranteed. Leave orders
at A. E. Burnett's. st.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Marion County Surgical Hospital

The hospital is greatly In need
of some steady income that can
be relied on. The visiting ladies'
committee believes that a large
number of people will be found
willing to supply this need by
regular monthly con tributions of
25 cents and upwards. The Star
has consented to publish, each
week, the names of those who
are willing to subscribe a month
ly pittance to this good cause,
and everyone, rich and poor, old
and young, is urged to send his
or her name to Mr.. Ben Rhein-
auer, treasurer, from whom the
Star will, from time to time, OBJ
tain the names for publication, so
that 1t may be seen how the list
grows.
Our physicians are giving val
liable time to the hospital, often
without compensation, and every
one in Ocala ought to be willing
to give 25 cents a month to sup
port this institution.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
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. Manu-
factured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only. and for sale by
all druggists, at so cents per
bottle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10

For a quick remedy and one
that is perfectly safe for children
let us recommend One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is excellent for
Group, hoarseness, tickling III the
throat and coughs. Anti-Mo-
nopoIy Drugstore, Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
e&zz&y
II n,


just received. Two-Dound, One
pound and Half pound Boxes at
the Ocala House Bazaar.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Open All Night

We have a night phone, Mum
ber 40, and render wiling service
at any hour of the night. Ask
your physician to call us.
GARRETT & GERIG.
Postoffice Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Wanted

Five hundred dollars city scrip
Large and small pieces.
MUNROE & CHAMBLISS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10
Hoaufv Ia RlOod Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that siclSly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
Gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10

A negro named Veal was run
over by a dump car at Little
Bros. mluHs near Newbcrry, Fri
day, and viii probably Gle.
Our prescription Depart
ment IS in the best of trim and
we enjoy a splerdld trade.
Prompt attention given all work.
IYDINGS & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-10

81 foun' a white man asleep by
de road, an big jug o Iicker
lynn by i'm "Wot did yo'
do?" 81 TUX up de white man S
burden.'