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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
NervousDyspepsia
TO GAIN FLESH, TO SLEEP WE'LL. TO KNOW
WHAT APPETITE AND GOOD
DIGESTION MEAN
MAKE A TEST OF sTUARTs DYSPEPSIA
TABLETS

No trouble is more common or more misunder-
stood than nervous dyspepsia, People having 1t
think their nerves TO blame and are surprised
that they are not cured by medicines The
real seat of the mischief is lost sight CT The
stomach is the organ 10 he looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have any pain
whatever In the stomach nor perhaps any Of the
usual symptoms of stomach weakness Nervous
dyspepsia shows itself not in the stomach So much
as ID nearly every organ. In some cases the heart
palplates and is irregular: in others the kidneys
are affected; in others the bowels are constipatei
with headaches; still others troubled with loss
OF flesh and appetite, with accumulation Of gas
sour risings and heartburn.
1t is safe TO say that St1art's Dyspepsia Tablets
VIII cure any stomach elkness disease except
cancer of the stomach They stomach.
gas, loss of flesh and appetite seeplessness palpI-
tation. heartburn, constipation and headache
Send for valuable little book on stomach dis
eases by addressing r. A. Stuart Co. Marshall
Mich. All druggists sell full-sized packages at 80
cents Prof. Henry W. Becker A M. the we'll
known religious worker ind writer OF St Louis
secretary Of the mission board of the Gernan
Methodist Church chief clerk and expert account
ant Tor the harbor and wharf commission puhit,
secretary for the ST Louis School Patrons Asso-
citation and the district conference OF stewards Of
the NJ Z. Church; also takes an active part in the
work OF the Epworth League, and TO write on re-
hgious and educational topics for several mag
azines. How he found relief is best todd in his
own words:
Some weeks ago my brother heard me say s,uae-
thihg ABOUT Indigestion, and. taking a box from
his pocket, said: Try StuaIts Tablets l did
and was promptly relieved Then investigated
the nature OF the tablets. and became satisfied that
they were made Of just. the right things and in
just the right proportions aid in the assimila-
'ioh OF food. heartily indorse them in all re-
spects. and keep them constantly on hand
jail 13. Is. 20 Is %
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IMMUNE NURSES WANTED.
Needed for the Yellow Fever Hospi-
tails In Cuba.

The surgeon generals Office of the War
Department wants more immune nurses for
the yellow fever hospitals in Cuba. The
force of female trained nurses in the island
is assuming considerable proportions, over
200 being now employed in the various di-
vision hospitals. The call is now for yellow
fever immunes and circulars will soon be
sent throughout the south requesting ap-
piications. The surgeon generals Office, to
which all applications should be addressed.
requires that each applicant should furnish
written Endorsements from her physician
the wife of her pastor or priest, the case
may be, and a physicians certificate stat
ing that the applicant is strong and in good
health There will be quite number of
these places to fill and the supply of i'm
mune nurses is not yet equal to the de-
mand.
The department is preparing another
party or seventeen female trained nurses
Tor MatanZas. A part of these will sail
from New York on the Goth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
CHANGING THE METHOD.
New Regulations Concerning Fur-
nishinK of District Jniforma


nishinE of District Jnfforms,
The District Commissioners today direct
ed that hereafter proposals for furnishing
the uniforms to be worn BY the members
OF the police and fire departments shall be
invited through advertisements published
in such newspapers as the Commissioners
shaA designate. These advertised invita-
lions will give notice Of the time and other
conditions governing the receipt of the pro-
pcsals to furnish the uniforms and will
contain such other details as will enable
prospective bidders to fully understand the
requirements they are expected to meet.
The members of the police force are fur
nished with uniforms selected after COM
petition, the proposals having been invited
by advertisement. 1t Is said that those
worn by the members Of the fire depart
ment were not furnished as the result of an
advertised invitation to submit bids.
In the latter case a separate letter. it is
said, inviting bid. was sent by the chief
or the department to all the leading CLOTH
iers of the city. The men of both depart
ments are required to pay for the uniforms
and as some complaint Is said to have been
made by members of the fire department
the Commissioners decided that hereafter
uniforms for both the police and fremen
shall be furnished onlyrnfter proposal shall
have been secured by proper advertisement.
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RAIN TONIGHT,
Wet and Warmer Weather Indicated
for Saturday.

for Saturday.
Forecast till pm. Saturday.-For the
District of Columbia Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, rain tonight and Saturday:
warmer: light TO fresh east to northeast
| winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast.
"A though Of low pressure extends from
the west gulf to Manitoba. The pressure
/ continues high in the Atlantic states.
Rain has fallen from the Mississippi val
ley TO the Atlantic coast. except III New
England, where it has been fair. Ligdt
rain has also fallen in Oregon.
The temperature has risen from the Mis-
sissippi valley TO The Atlantic coast, except
in New England and Florida where ii has
been stationary. It has fallen from the
Rocky mountains to the plateau region, and
has been nearly stationary on the Pacific
coast.
Snow may be expected in New England,
rain in the lower lake region. the Ohio VAL
ley, the middle, south Atlantic and east
gulf states: rain, followed by clearing and
colder weather in the west gulf states
1t will grow warmer in New England and
the middle Atlantic states
Light variable Winds becoming eastcriy
may be expected on the Forth Atlantic
coast ard fresh northeasterly winds on The
middle and south Atlantic coast.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Lexington, 1G6; Mem
phfs. 1-o4; Little Rock, 1.96.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water al
am: Great Falls, temperature. D.: condi-
ton. {. Receiving reservoir, temperature.
"a: condition at north connection. s; cordi-
ton at south connection, 6. Distributing
reservoir. temperature, 81: condition at in
fluent gate house, 4: effiuent gate house, 4.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 3:06 q. m. and 3:22 D. NJ:
high tide. 1902 am. and 9:24 pm.
Tomorrow-L0w tide, 3:J4 am. and 416
pm; high tide, 9:j2 am. and 1912 pm.
The sun and Moon
Today-Svn risec, 1:21 am; sun sets, 81
pm.
Moon sets. S:24 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 1:21 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by Cos pm: ex-
tinguishing begun at 6:26 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:53 pm; extin-
guished at Gal am.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twanty-four hours begin
ming at > pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: January 12-4 pm. %: s
pm, 20: II midnight, IS. January 1a-
am, %; $ am, 80; u noon. :}3; > pm. "a.
Maximum, "a, 1t pm January 49, mini
mum. ~, at pm. January l..
Barometer: January III pm, 300; 3
pm. 3O.4s; II midnight. Bob January 10
4 am, 3o.4o; am. 3o3S; noon, 1880;
p. m, 30. %
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CABLES FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
ten. Greedy Goes to New York to
Look After Execution of Contracts

zen. Greeiy Goes to New York to
Look After Execution of Contracts.
General Greedy, the chief signal officer,
has gone to New fork to look after the
execution of contracts he has made for
the supply of ocean cable for the Philip
pines The arrangements are coming along
rapidly, and General Greedy expects that
within one month. at least, his specially
chartered cable ship will start from San
Francisco for the Philippines, carrying the
cable which is to connect the principal is
lands of the northern group with the
American headquarters at Manila. One of
the first links to be supplied will be a line
between Manila and Ioilo, a connection
which would be of the greatest military
value just at this moment. The islands
first to be connected with Manila will be
Mindora, Masbate, Samar and Leite. Later
on the cable may be extended to the SUI
archipelago, as the military necessities
arise.
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Private Claims Covered by the Treat.

Senator Davis of the foreign relations
committee has made a partial report under
the Senate resolution of January = direct
ing the committee to report whether the
peace treaty makes any provision for
claims of citizens of the United States
against Spain which were in existence be-
fore the beginning of the Spanish war
The committee report that the obligations
of Spain contracted prior to the war have
not been affected by the war nor by the
treaty That convention, they say oper-
ates only upon those claims that may
have arisen since the beginning of the
late insurrection in Cuba" as to which
each power relinquishes to the other all
ciaifns OF It's citizens and the United States
undertakes to "adjudicate and settle the
claims of Its citizens against Spain relin-
pushed by this article.
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Not to Go on Permanent Rolls,

Treasury officials state that there is no
Truth in a report that some OF the clerks
who we're employed temporarily on the war
loan are to be put on the permanent rolls
of the department Nearly all the tempo
rary clerks were dismissed months ago,
and regular clerks detailed 80 do the work
The detail has crippled some Of the treas
ury bureaus, and ii has been necessary ia
reinstate seven OF the temporary clerks fof
a short time. The clerks have been se.,
iected and there are nc mors racanc.es, n
Is said.
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Diplomatic Nominations Confirmed

The Senate yesterday confirmed these
nominations:
Addison c. Harris of Indiana minister to
Austria-Hungary; Charlemagne Tower of
Pennsylvania, ambassador to Russia;
Thomas c. Elliott, surveyor of customs.
Cairo, H.; Col. William NJ. Wherry. nth
Infantry, 10 be brigadier general James
G. Monahan, collector of internal revenue.
second district of Wisconsin,
Postmasters: Iowa-R. II. Randall, Dun
lap; E. G. Blown, Dewitt; A. c. Harris
Eldora
Montana-H. o. Chowen, Great Falls: E.
). Stackpole, Dearlodge; Julia A. Kline
White Sulphur Springs; D. J. Dolsen Sand
couiee
Illfnois-John Clinch, Emwood
lndana-William II Williams Waterloo;
Elvet B. Rhodes, West Baden
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The Army Rattan

Senator Hawley has introduced bill pro-
Viding that the present army ration be in
creased so that four ounces of rice or hon.
my two and two-fifths ounces of green
coffee and three and one-fifth ounces OF
sugar shall hereafter be issued instead of
the present allowances of those articles
and two ounces of dried fruit shall be added
to the ration.
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To Abolish the Prize Money system

Representative Spight of Mississippi has
introduced a bill to prohibit the payment
of bounty or prize money to officers or sail
ors of the United States navy This prohi-
bition, however, shall not extend to any
rights acquired before this time. An money
obtained from prizes, the bill provides, shall
be covered into the treasury.
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MOVE mentN of Wacshia

The Navy Department is informed that
the gunboat Princeton left the New York
navy yard Wednesday for Manila, by way
OF the Mediterranean and the Suez canal
Inc cruiser Topeka has left Cape Haitien
Tor Fort Plata. The Marcelius has arrived
at Havana. The gunboat Wheeling left
Victoria, B. c.. for a cruise in Alaskan
waters. The Supply has arrived at New
York - ="
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Capt. Sample Discharged.

Capt. Samuel S. Sample, United States
Volunteer Signal Corps, mas been dis
charged from the volunteer army of the
United States, with one months pay and
allowances, under the provisions of an act
of Congress and upon the adverse report of
a military board appointed in conformity
herewith.
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Col. Hecker Goes to Isle of Pines

Col Frank j. Hecker, quartermaster.
l. >. ", mas been ordered proceed ac-
compahied by a messenger, from this city
VIA Miami, Fla. TO Havana, and thence
to the Isle of Pines. Cuba, under special
instructions from the Secretary of War
On the completion of this duty he will re-
turn to his station " ~
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Ordered to the Philippines,

Second Lieutenants William c. L. Geiger
and Donald McNulta. 24th United States
Infantry, have been transferred to the 18th
United States Infantry. They are to re-
port to the commanding officer of the 10th
United states Infantry, in San Francisco
for duty with that regiment enroute to the
Philippine Islands, and will there join the
regiment to which they have been trans
ferred.
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Admiral Schley at the CapitoI.

Admiral Schley was at the CAPITOL YES
terday and was shown many courtesies as
he walked about the corridors and visited
friends. He took lunch in the House of
representatives restaurant with a num-
Der of his friends in the House.
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THE SATURDAY SUPPLEMENT.
1t VIII Contain a Large Amount of
HiEh-Cla>s Reading Natter


HiEh-Cia>s Reading Matter.
The readers of The Evening Star have
long since come to expect high-class read.
ing In the Saturday Star. They will not be
disappointed this week Tomorrow's biz
paper will contain an unusual number OF
timely and readable special articles, as a
perusal of the following partial list of con-
tents will go to show:
MEXICAN TREASURE CllustrateD.
A remarkable description of the attempt
of Washington man, accompanied by
two friends, to recover Montezuma 5
buried gold.
HIS MANY DUTIES Gliustrated).
Gen. Leonard Wood, who returned from
Santiago this week, is one of the busiest
men alive when he is at his post in
Cuba.
HATS AND TOQUES illustrated.
This is fashion article from New York
that is sure to be appreciated by the
women, as it describes the very latest
things in fashionable headWear
FILIPINO'S FUTURE illustrated
An educated native of the Philippines
says that all his people need is an op-
portunity and they will prove them
selves worthy of citizenship.
THE DERELICT illustrated.
A bright and clever short story from the
pen of Cutliffe Hyne, in which he de-
scribes another of the adventures of
Captain Kettle.
ARE USUALLY FUNNY 0llustratedD
Sterling Helig writes in an amusing way
of the famous duels between prominent
Frenchmen, which very rarely prove to
be serious affairs.
THE BLACK DOUGLAS Qllustrated).
The fifteenth regular installment of s
r. Crockett's thrilling story
NEW YORK FASHIONS 0IIustrated).
A letter from one of The Stars regular
correspondents, in which are described
the very latest things in fur garments.
ARGENTINE TRADE 0nustrated).
Frank Carpenter says that there is a
big field for American enterprise and
capital in the Argentine, and shows a
HuHlDeF Ol ways DE Wnlch money mig Mt
be made there.
AWAITING RECOVERY QilustratedD.
Few people have any idea of the vast
amount of wealth that lies at the bot
tom of the sea around the Island of
Cuba.
CLAIMS TO FAME.
A bright and breezy article about. the
leading cities OF the country pointing
out the characteristics which make each
one notable.
ALONG OLD LINES.
A well-known naval officer says that the
recent war with Spain developed COM
paratively little that was new in naval
warfare.
AS FOOD FOR MEN
Valuable results obtained by the Depart
meEt Of Agriculture in the investigation
of the question of the proper worth of
fish as an article of diet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

POrter's Remains Sent to New Jersey.
The remains of r. G. Porter, who COM
mitted suicide at the ST. James Hotel as
stated in yesterdays Star, were TODAY
shipped to his former home in Woodbury.
n. j., for iaterment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
THERE GLASS OFF PEMpR IS

Who are injured by the of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee Tie posf
delicate stomach receives It without distress and
hut lew can tell 1t from coffee. 1t does not cost
over \ as much. Children may drink 1t with yreat
oenent. l6c and 2oc. per package. Try 1t. Ask
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
The Diplomatic Bill Passed.

The diplomatic and consular appropria-
ton bill, carrying sl,7o5,5S3, passed the
House yesterday without amendment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star Hundreds of situations arc filed
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
January -. 1899.

The published statement regarding tho
nominations of Rear Admirals Sampson anu
Schley and the action in executive session
yesterday, to the effect that the nomina-
tions went over under objection by Senator
Chandler. was erroneous and should have
been THAT Senators Hale ana Chandler
urged confirmation. and the objection was
made by another senator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
senator Chambers Statement

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The news statement In The Star of yes
terday which represents me as opposing
immediate action upon the advancement
recommended by the President for Admirall
Sampson and Schley, and other naval ON.
GERS, is wholly incorrect. II has no true
foundation whatever. More than that I am
not at liberty to say.
MN L. HhNDI .ER
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Never Heard of Chemically Prepared
Beef.

Major James NJ. Arrasmith who was
depot commissary at Chickamauga stated
that he had never heard of chemically pre-
pared beef used in the army until Col. Mans
of the major generals staff spoke to him
about it The witness told Colonel Mans
that he did not know that such beef vas
used and did not believe that it was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A. 4. s r. SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF
the United Statss.-There will be u special meet
ing Of Mithras Lodge of Perfection at the Caihe-
drBI OF the Rite No I001 q st. NV, on FRI
DAY. January H. 1899, at T:30 O'Clock pm.
Work. 4th and 5ih degrees.
RICHARD r. NIXON. I'D Degree, Ven Mas
" = nIEnTT cd DeEree SecE. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCkHOID-
eTs of the American Security and Trust Company
VIII De held at its office. No. 1905 q NV. on
MONDAY, January 10. 1899 at l2 o'clock IN.
&. j. BELL. President.
JAMES F HOOD. Secretary ie2g ta5 - IL IA
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ONE DOLLAf

Pron0un' ri by every uscr-aud there are hundreds
superior 20 saws double the price. New stock
JnSt arrived. Buy today ard You will begin
the new year we'll. Remember. every saw war
ran;ed JOSIAH II HAuEY $50 5TH ST
se21-SIn.lO Hardware and Cutlery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

THE ANIMAL MEETING; OF THE STOCkIIOLD-
ers Of THE NATIONAL. SAFE DEPOSIT. saw
lNGS AND TRUST COMPANY OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA, for the election Of di~
rectOFs and for such other business as may prop
eTly come before il, will be held at the Office.
Of the company, northeast 10Th st. and
y \. ave. MONDAY. the 10th day Of Jan
uary 1889. at o'clock pm.
ta12 II ALBERT l.. ST. RTEN ANT Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

oFFsET OF THE MUTU Al FIRE INSURANCE
company Of District Of Columbia, Washington
January ]. lsy3.-The annual meeting OF the
Arrnai ft-s Insurance Company % the District
OF Columbia will be held the THIRD MON
DAY In January. 1889. the 1Gth instant al the
once OF the company. 9O2 Pa. NV, com
rneucing at . O'Clock am.
rs the charter Of the company, the election
OF seven managers 10 conduct the affairs OF the
company Is required 10 be held at the above
meeting.
by the sixth article of the bylaws Of the
SsmpahS " - provided: At the annual meeting
cf TIE company the first business in order shall
be the appointment a chairman who sbaii
conduct the meeting and election, in accordance
with the act Of incOrpoTa tiOn. between m. L0urs
OF . clock a IN and O'Clock pm
a .4.,.n. .. premium notes 81 go SOC 90
S-t,s VI 'AsH on bAhu.-..--+.-. 6.2i6 II
- Us ---.----.----.- 263 966 81;
once furniture and fixtures. $500. 5on M
i-Isses by ire, adjusted aud paid I6 oI3 NJ
The annual statement will BE-. ready for fistrf
Datlon at the Office Of the company about Jan
BY order OF the board Of managers
gao ~ l. FIERCE BOTEI.ER Secretary
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Cigars for the boX=trade.
SOOkkespers, Heedl

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your books ruled and bound to order.
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Webster Dictionary, 1Oc.

Dictionary. Gazetteer, Parliamentary Man
ual- Expert Calculator and Literary Guide,
containing - SnO words, only luc. The CeIe-
brated Students STANDARD Dictionary for s. 80.
All sort If Commercial Stationery, Blank Books
and sunday School Records
+ urS ell. 4lo 9th Street.
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Bill Introduced in the Houss

Mr.. Curtis of Iowa introduced in the
House this afternoon the bill prepared by
the Commissioners donating a site for the
proposed new library building to be built
by Mr.. Andrew Carnegie.
The bill was referred to the committee on
public buildings and grounds
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MIR l. NORRIS. MEDIUM. AT S24 18TH ST
nv. DAILY. Seances Tuesday and Thursday
nights at address. Sunday nights at Op-
penheimer's Hall "a 9Th St NV. dell -24t+
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