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THE MYTHICAL CORK LEG.
Information From an Expert in the
Artificial Limb Business.

(From the New Orleans Times -Denocrat)
The term cork leg is a misnomer, "
said man who used to be in the artificial
limb business. There never Was any such
a thing, and a leg actually made OF cork
would be as unwieldy as sawlog. The
up-to-date artificial limb is very thin
shell CT weeping willow, covered with raw
hide, and some of them that come clear
up to the hip have been built as light as
three pounds.
''It is a singular fact that a first-class
leg, which is supposed to have life or
about five years. will be more than paid for
in the saving of shoes OF course, the false
foot wears a shoe, just the same as the
real one, but for some reason that has
never been fully explained. it isn't as hard
on leather. 4 fiesh-and- blood leg will wear
out four shoes while its mechanical mate
is wearing out one, due perhaps TO the
foot-gear never being removed at night and
the lack of elasticity in the tread. The
best customer of the makers is the Govern
ment, which pays for a new artificial limb
once every five years for pensioners maim-
ed in war. The price fixed by law is SO. but
scores of old soldiers simply draw the
money and make the same leg do for as
long as fifteen years at a stretch. Artificial
arms are made very successfully nowadays.
and a certain amount of action is secured
in the hand, even when the stump reaches
only few inches from the shoulder. With
one OF the styles, for example, man can
lift his hat and replace it ON his head with
surprisingly natural movement The
mechanism by which the false hand is
made TO open and close is controlled by
strap, which reaches to the opposite Shout
der slight shrug does the work, and
a little practice renders it imperceptible
There has been wonderful improve
ment in limb making during the last ten
years, and a properly constructed artificial
leg cannot be detected by the casual OBJ
server The chief difficulty with the old
style was its tendency to swing outward
in an arc OF a circle at every step. That
has been entirely overcome. Some years
ago. when l was in the business at Chicago,
fitted out man who had lost both legs
and both arms in Dakota blizzard When
/ first saw him he was simply helpless
trunk lying on cot in the hospital, and
his deplorable condition had reduced him
to state of despair bordering on insanity.
took great deal Of interest in the case,
and fiatter myself that did a fairly good
job. When l got through with him he was
able to get up without assistance, walk
about feed himself, and do a hundred and
one little things that changed life from a
mere blank to something really endurable:
When he found himself emancipated from
total helplessness he improved mentally.
and now, / dare say, he wants to live as
long as anybody.
lone of the great obstacles to successful
limbftting is the carelessness of surgeons
in performing amputations. An operation
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TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE.
JOB BARNARD Sworn i'm rs a Justice O
the District Court

jon barnard Sworn in rs a Justice of
the District Court.
Job Barnard today took the oath of Of
flee, and qualified as an associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia. The oath of office was admin
istered by Chief Justice Edward Bingham,
in the general courtroom, in the presence
of number Of the friends of Mr.. Barn
ard.
All the justices OF the court were pres
ent at an early hour, anticipating the az
rival of Mr.. Barnard, but on account of a
Iaiscarrying of his commission he did not
arrive at The City Hall until 1915 n. m.
when he took the oath of Office.
1t was learned that in the rush at the
Department Of Justice this morning. to is
sue the commissions to the persons nomi-
mated for Office by the President on Sat-
urday the commission intended for
Gen. Thomas ii. Anderson who mas named
as United States attorney for the District
Of Columbia, was sent to Mr. Barnard. and
the latter's notification of his appointment
as a Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia, found its way into
the hands of the former.
1t is not expected that General Ander-
son will take the oath of Office and enter
upon the discharge of his duties as United
States Attorney for the District Of CoIum-
bia until Wednesday.
Louis A Dent, who was nominated as
Register Of Wills for the District of Co
lum5ia, was not at the City Hall TODAY
and has not yet taken the oath of Office
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THE IDOL OF THE TURF.
The Most Popular Jockey in America
and England Recommends Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets

No Jockey has ever appealed so strongly
to public favor as Tod Sloan.
He has achieved more than his most
noted predecessors ever attempted and
stands in a class by himself
Not satisfied with his successes in his
native country, he went to England and
now his fame as a successful horseman IS
on the tip Of every tongue not only in this
country and England but in every section
of the globe where racing has found favor
When Tod first went TO England his te-
merity was openly laughed at, but the little
American played skittles with his English
rivals and his victories made all England
gasp.
Having the stamp Of royal approval. So
ciety both at home and abroad .Iionize"
MIN and he is feted and petted to an py-
cent that would turn an ordinary mortaFs
head.
The great jockey was in such demand
socially and dined and wined TO such an
extent that il was feared his health would
give way. Too much society and the ner-
Vous strain Of racing told on him.
A two weeks trip TO America made him
acquainted with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets and their remarkably restorative ef-
s'ects on a'depleted digestive apparatus and
ne recommended them in unstinted terms
to a friend. saying, "StUaTts Dyspepsia
Tablets are the best thing ] know Of for
keeping the stomach in condition ana an
petite in good repair"
Thousands OF former dyspepticg can
vouch for the truth of Tod Sloan's words
as ''Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have bo'
come household word in America. and few
families are without them One or two
taken after meals keep the stomach sweet
by causing prompt and healthy digestion
OF the food.
Perfectly healthy people use them after
heavy dinners TO keep their good health
and TO make sure that no ill effects viii
follow an unusually hearty meal.
Your druggist will tell you or your doc
tor either that Stuart,s Dyspepsia Tablets
are composed only of digestive ferments
Asceptic PePsin, Hydrastis, fruit acids.
etc, and for the strong stomach as well as
the most delicate constitute q safeguard
against indigestion and stomach troubles
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

IN VIEW of the celebration to take place In
this city next Monday and Tuesday in
honor of Admiral Dewey We, the under
signed banks. bankers, and trust com
panies agree to close our Offices. SO far as
practicable. upon Tuesday. the Sd day Of
October, 1899 Parties whose notes mature
upon that day VIII confer a favor upon the
undersigned by attending to the same on
the day previous:
Riggs National Bank Tho. Hyde. Vice President.
Columbia National Bank. G. COTson Cashier.
West End Nat. Bank, Chas. P. Williams Cashier.
Nat. metropolitan BsEk. Z ;. Parker President
Farmers & Mechanics Nat. BIZ. Z. F. Berry Cash
Citizens National Bank. Thos- c. Pcarsall. Cash
Nat. Capital Bark Of wash. ii. H. Mckee, Cash
Traders Nat. Bank. JHo. c. Athey, CASA
Second Nat. Bank. John G. Eckfof. Cash
Lincoln Nat. Bank, J. E. Wilson. President
Central Nat Bank, J. B. Ruff. Cash
Nat. Bank Of Wash, u. c.. Chas T. White, Cash.
The Wash. Lean , Trust Co, Juo. a Swopc. Y. PIT.
American Security * Trust Co, C. j. Bell, Pres
The National Safe Deposit, Swings & Trust Co.
OF the District OF Columbia T. r. Jones Prest
Lewis Johrs9n 4 Co. Bankers.
Crane, Paris : CO., Bankers
Bell & Co.
Washington Savings Bank. c. H. Dayidre. Treas.
American Say, Bsnk-, Vim. Oscar Roone Prest
The Union saw Blk, d. Fulton harris, Asst Treas
se29, 80, ,cc2
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yenezueIa,s New Cabinet.

Mr.. Russell, the United States Charge
d'Affaires at Caracas, has reported to the
State Department that the New Venezuelan
cabinet is composed of the following mem
bers:
Interior, DR.. Fernando Arvelo; foreign
affairs, Gen. ]. Calcano Matthew; finance,
Jose Antonio OIavarria; public credit, Gen.
Santos Escobar; war and marine, Gen. Die
go Bautista Ferrer: agriculture, industry,
and commerce. Abelardo Arismendi; posts
and telegraphs, Gen. Jacinto R. Pachano;
public instruction. DR.. B. Mosquer1; public
works, DR.. Alberto Smith; govern9r of the
federal district. Gen. F. Batalla; secretary
general. Gen. z. BeIio Rodrfguezo.
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Ingenious Pat.

NrIVin tIIe I-OlIR-Oh AlsWers-J
Pat Maloney was mailing a box containing
articles which ne intended sending by rail.
From the nature of the contents a friend
kne" 1t was essential that the box should
rot be inverted during the passage. He
ventured to suggest to Pet to write con
spicuously on the case: This side I'd. with
care" few days afterward, seeing Pal
again, he asked: Heard any more about
your goods? Did they get there safely?''
Every one OF them broke" said Pat.
The whole lot? Did you label it This
side up, as I told you?''
Yes, l did And for fear they shouldn't
see it on the cover, 1 put it on the bottom
too
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The Horse show mt wnrrenton.

WARRENToN, Va, Oct 2.-The newly
chartered Horsemens Association, of War
renton, Va, has issued large prize list
Of their first exhibition to be held at War
renton, on Wednesday and Thursday, Oc-
tober Is and 19
The association has al Its head Mr.. w
Golden Davis as president, Mr. E. R. W.
Barker secretary, Mr.. C. W Smith manag-
er and treasurer. A large entry is expect
ed, there being twenty-four classes of ex-
hibits. Mr.. Courtland H. Smith offers as
a prize to the best exhibited thoroughbred
hunter cup worth $50.
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may be entirely successful from a surgical
standpoint, yet leave a stump upon which
false leg can never be worn with CON-
fort. know of a number of cases in which
reamputation has been submitted to for
the express purpose of correcting such dif
hcuities. Every medical college course
ought to include at least one lecture with
practical demonstrations by a thoroughly
scientific maker OF artificial limbs Ii would
be OF inestimable value to the students in
after practice" 8 ssi2-Lz
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THE CASE OF CAPTAIN CARTER.

Experts Say He Can Get Freedom
Only Through Pardon.
According to experts on military law
there can be no appeal in the. Carter case.
The convicted captain will be required to
serve his sentence, unless he is pardoned
by the President. which is considered
doubtful under the present Administra-
tion. Should Carter petition a civil court
for writ Of habeas corpus. the evidence
would not be taken. 1t would only be de-
termined whether or mot the court martial
that tried and convicted him was legally
constituted and had competent Jurisdiction
over Captain Carter and the subject-mat-
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TEN MINUTES FOR AKRON.
Mr.. Mckinley to Make n Call on His
Western Tour.

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 2.-President McKin-
ley will be in Akron for ten minutes next
Thursday. and Akron citizens are preparing
great demonstration in his honor.
The affair will be entirely non-p partisan
and VIII consist of elaborate decorations in
the vicinity of the Union station, and an
immense crowd to welcome him with prob
ably the blowing of whistles and music by
be made to have the President make few
remarks, and II the train can be held longer
than the scheduled time he may be escort
ed to Grace Park. which is close by the
station. and where most of the large out
door meetings in this city are held.
The evening times., 1899-10-02
FIRE RUINS A CEREAL PLANT.
A Quarter of a Million Dollar Blaze
Near BIOominRton. Ill.

BLOOMINGTON. H., Oct. 2.-The plant
OF the Illinois Cereal Company, three-quar-
burned last night, involving a loss OF
S250,O0O. Melvin Penn, night watchman,
was killed by a falling wall. Bert King.
packer. was so badly burned that he VIII
probably not recover. Several others were
injured.
The fire originaed from an exp'osion of
mill dust, the main building becoming en-
voloped in flame at once. Nothing but the
small Office building escaped. The insur-
ance is heavy.
The evening times., 1899-10-02
THE RIOT CALL IN CHICAGO.
Fifteen Men Engage in IA Desperate
Street Battle.

CHICAGO, H., Oct. 2.-Fifteen men with
revolvers, knives, and clubs engaged in a
desperate hand-to-hand street bate last
night at Black Hawk Street and Elston
Avenue. Before the police arrived, in re-
sponse to riot call, Colak Kiisan had
been killed and several others badly
wounded.
At the sight of the patrol wagon the
gang scattered, but the police succeeded in
securing Joseph Urban and John Metz,
who they declare have criminal records.
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was just opening the door when the body
struck the freight elevator in the adjoin-
Ing shaft. Mr. Willett would have had time
to ascend to the fifth floor, stated the wit
ness, as about two minutes elapsed from
the time he left Mr.. Willett at the fourth
fcor until his arrival at the first.
After the last witness testified the jury
then went to the Postoffice Building and
made an inspection of the scene of the acci-
dent The verdict was determined upon af-
ter about half hours deliberation.
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A $4,000 Fire Mt Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. "A disastrous
confiagration visited West Norfolk. just
across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk,
Saturday night, reducing to ashes sixty
double dwellings, Hostetter's sawmlI and
dry kiln and two general stores The dwell
ings were occupied by about 120 colored
families. employed in the mills at the
place. Many of these were rendered pen
niless. The less will aggregate at least
$50 600
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THE CRUISERS ARRIVAL.
The New Orleans Steams Into Port
From Snnto Domingo,

NEW YORK, Oct. 2-The cruiser New
Orleans arrived here from San Domingo
City, the capital Of santo Domingo, yester-
day morning. and proceeding up the North
River, dropped anchor below the Chicago
in line with the rest of the fleet opposite
Seventeen Street. The New Orleans was
detached from the North Atlantic squad
ron more than two months ago and sent to
Santo Domingo, to look after American in
terests. The cruiser had a quiet stay in
the Republics principal harbor At no
time, it was said on the cruiser TODAY. did
there appear to be any real need for her
presence in Santo Domingo, as foreigners
appeared 10 be greatly respected.
The evening times., 1899-10-02
a Dog Finds n Lost Baby

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Oct 2-Baby
Harold Potter, two years old, was lost on
Friday and his parents and others turned
out to seek him. A pet dog went on the
trail SO rapidly that his followers lost sight
of him. The dog didn't come back, and
the search went on all night. At a. m.
Saturday, in vacant lot, half mile from
home, the dog was found lying beside the
tot, holding to his dress, and refusing to
allow anybody but the baby's parents to
touch the child
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McVEMENTs OF THE DETROIT.
The Cruiser to Leave Curacao for
Puerto GnbeIIo.

Captain Hemphill Of the cruiser Detroit
telegraphed the Navy Department today
from Curacao. Dutch Guina. that the De-
trcit was about tc leave there for Puerto
CabellO, Venezuela, with Frank B. Loomis.
the United States Minister TO Venezuela.
on board. The Detroit was sent to La
iuayra TO protect American interests in
The Venezuelan insurrection. Later she
went TO Puerto Cabello, and sailed thence
last week for Curacao to get Mr. LcCmis,
who had sailed from the United States rs
soon rs possible after the outbreak became
serious.
Captain Hemphill does not say anything
in his despatch about political conditions
in the country
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DIR. BOSNIAN EXPECTS WAR.
The South African Minister Says 1t
Cannot BE Avoided.

Cannot BE Avoided.
Rev. DR.. Bosnian, pastor of the Dutch
Presbyterian Church at Pretoria, South
Africa, is delegate to the General Coun-
ell of the an-Presbyterian Alliance. now
in session here. He win leaTe fer his home
tomorrow. In speaking of the trouble with
England he said:
We shall have war, although ] cannot
see how Chamberlain and the other mem
bers Of the British cabinet can have the
heart to force ii upon an unoffending peo-
pie. ] should think the conscience of
Chamberlain and Of Queen Victoria would
forbid them entering into such a contest.
We have done all We can to avoid an armed
conflict, but when a people are oppressed
The evening times., 1899-10-02
A Volcanic Eruption in. Colorado.

CREEDE, Col, Oct. as B. Remsen,
county surveyor, says he witnessed the
outbreak of a volcano twenty miles from
this city yesterday afternoon. He states
that the eruption occurred near the Santa
Maria lakes and lasted less than an hour
He approached to within 500 feet of the
upheaval, and says the heat was very un-
comfortable at that distance A party left
here today to obtain full particulars.
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DIED.

KoLB--on Saturday. September 80, 1889, at 9
p. M. MISS MINNIE K0LB.
Funeral from the residence OF her aunt, Mrs.
Emma Klakriag, 9on Monday. October 2, at 2
o'clock p. m. kindly omit flowers. Funeral
private. 1t
The evening times., 1899-10-02

If you want your friends to have good re.
inembrance of the pleasant times had while visit
ing Washington, during Dewey's reception, have
them drink Heurich's beer.
The evening times., 1899-10-02
WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LaH,

Primarily for women. 627 z Street \. W Full
corps Of lecturers and professors. Three years
course leading TO degree Tuition, $50 per an
nun, payable in iEStallmeEts- Catalogue at all
law book stores. Further information can be
obtained from Ellen Spencer Mussey, IL NJ.
Dean, No. 40 La Ave. y. W, or from to )
p N. at the college. ss27-!t-em
THOROUGH instruction in drawing and painting;
highest refs; pupils coached for Corcoran Art
Gallery. if desired Studio 10. 702 18th ST. Visit
oIs received Wednesday and Saturday oc2-St,em
LEARN TO DRAW for money from life; new
quick method. A. As, this Office. se29-3t EN-
The evening times., 1899-10-02

Sncwfinkes in New Hampshire.
MANCHESTER. N. H., Oct 2-The irst
snow of the season in southern New
Hampshire occurred this morning. 1t has
been thirty years since snow fell in this
city before the first week in October.
The evening times., 1899-10-02
DRAFTS SMAN!

Evening lessons in drafting and mathematics;
begin September Is. st 5S1 7th st. ne seS-lmo
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Government of the Islands.

New York. March 27-A dispatch to
the Herald from Ilolo. island of Panay
says: The transport Indiana has arrived
here with reinfnrcements from Negroes is
land, where the situation Is still satsfac-
tory. The rising of the hill tribes was of
not political significance. The committee
of natives, with Colonel Smith, the
American governor presiding, proceeded
with the work of drafting a constitution,
taking the American constitution as the
basis Of the document.
1t has been formally proposed to raise
the islands revenue entirely from eX-
ports instead of the present method of
levying upon land values and cedula per-
sonae. thus relieving the laboring classes
as far as possible The natives desire the
immediate Introduction of the English sys-
TEN of education.
A gentleman who has had excellent OPP
portunities for studying the political sit
uation, advocates a separate government
for each of the islands, with a represent
tatve assembly at Manila for general con-
troll under the supervision of an American
governor general who shall be free from
interference of the Washington govern
ment in legislation regarding internal at
fairs. The deputies for the island of Ne
gros will meet on April to discuss the
draft of the constitution.
Ensign Everhart. captain of the port of
Iloilo, recently re-established lighthouses
in the neighborhood of Panay. Guimaras
island. Insurgents from Conception. is
land of Panay, acting under the orders
of General Poblador, twice raided the Cal
abasas lighthouse, carrying off the lamp
and appurtenances.
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boys were hit except Captain Hill, who
was hit just as we started. Lieutenant
Colonel Wallace and Karl Peterson of
Company G were both shot through
the body by Mauser, but were able
to walk around the hospital three or
four days afterwards. All the Butte
boys who Were wounded are getting
along first rate and every one of them
Will recover. The doctor says there are
no dangerous cases in the regiment and
that all the wounded will get well. The
Montanans have established a reputa-
ton as fighters second to none on the
island The boys seemed perfectly cool
under fire. They laughed, joked and
swore, and in fact, conducted them
selves considerably as did Teddy's
rough riders, according to Cuban war
correspondents. We expect to remain
here until more troops arrive. as we
have advanced so far that our line is
very thin.
1.-THE Manila & Dagupan railroad
runs through this place and all our
supplies are brought out by rail The
road belongs to an English company,
but at present the employees are Kan
sas and Montana soldiers. 1t is a mar
row guage road and the locomotives
are about the size of those that were
on the old Columbia Garden line. If it
was not for the railroad l don't know
how we could get supplies out, for the
only transportation obtainable is the
water buffalo. They are so slow and
the roads so bad that they can't keep
up with us when we advance.
THE boys have eaten all the calves.
pigs and chickens in the village and
are ready to capture another one. We
are having fine weather and the health
of the regiment is good. 1t has been
very quiet along our front lately. There
are some natives in front of us, hut
they keep out of range. There was
considerable firing on our right yes
terday and last night The insurgents
attacked General Kings brigade. but
We're repulsed without loss on our
eli
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grip. She had been i'll but a short
time, but previous years of i'll health
tended to hasten the end. For the past
five years she had been living with her
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wunderlin, who
attended her last moments. The death
of her grandson, Elmer Barnes, and
the severe illness of Miss Cora Barnes
was a great strain upon her mind, and
no doubt assisted the disease.
She was born Rosetta Lynn Bedding,
Jan. 27, 1888 in Montgomery county,
Maryland, and when yet a child moved
with her parents to Saline county, Mis-
souri, where as a child of Is years she
was converted to Christ and became
a member of the Methodist church. in
which society she has maintained an
active interest through all the years
that have followed. Her father, in 1852,
moved to Parkville, Platte county, Mis-
souri, and Feb. rs, 1853. she was mar
ried to John Barnes of that city. Mr..
and Mrs Barnes came to Montana in
the old timers of the days of Alder
gulch.
Six children, four girls and two
boys, were born to them, all save one,
a daughter, live in Fergus county.
The remains were followed to their
last resting place Monday afternoon
by d sorrowing family and many
friends, the services being conducted
by Rev. Nigus of the Methodist church
Mr.. Barnes and the children and grand
children have the heartfelt sympathy
of all
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Bows Found the Purse,

Great Falls. March 27.-William Car
ru'thers laid his purse down or it was
dropped from his pocket yesterday af
ternoon while he was in the basement
Of the Central building The purse
contained 1882 in currency. He report
ed his loss to the police and after some
investigation, Chief Guerin found that
a gang of five or six youngsters had
last night been making the rounds IF
the houses in the bad lands district and
had been buying wine. More investiga
tion brought out the fact that some of
these boys had found the purse, ap-
propriated the money and proceeded To
spend 1T unwisely. OF the 1892 but $50
was recovered UP to this evening. Mr.
Carruthers will decide in the morning
what action he will take against the
tough youths.