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The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-06
To make
A Change

We will absolutely close out our
ready made Clothing, We have
100000 worth in stock and our
suits are ''Crackerjacks,. but we
want the room and the money for
something else and they
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-06
Just Received

Three Cars of Flour and Feed.
Corn IS cents per Cwt.
SEE WHITE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

1ected on medical examination, and among the
various reasons assigned for such rejection none
mas perhaps caused more establishment and dis
gust among otherwise healthy candidates than
the loss Of teeth But the rule that no one is
TO be accepted who has lost ten teeth is surely
q proper one especially when it is remembered
that, according 10 the official requirements
as regards the teeth of candidates for com
missions decayed teeth if we'll filed are con-
SideTed as sound.
People no doubt, get on very well at home
with a small number Of teeth, and many strug-
gle on without experiencing much detriment
even when such teeth as they possess are far
from perfect But il is another matter in the
rough and tumble Of war The que stiOn does not
hinge as some have supposed, on the loss of
teeth being an Indication of constitutional weak
ness for, as IS well known. it is just as likely
TO arise from imperfect dentistry and a nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

popular apprehension on this score. The CON
clusion is eminently correct, but the premises
on which it is based are not altogether sound.
A report has just been issued by the United
States Weather Bureau the thunderstorms
of 1889. II is announced that the number of
fatal cases Of lightning stroke in this country
Of which the Bureau has received information
was 5G2 and that $50 persons We're struck, but
did not die in consequence. Here is a total close
to 400 and if allowance is made for unreported
cases it is credible that no less than 800 per
sons are more or less seriously injured by light
ming in the United States annually, and that
about three-eighths of them are killed outright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

power Of a comparatively toothIess man to bear
the hardshlps Of war, and, in regard to this,
there can be no doubt that he stands at a dis
advantage.
Put it as one viii, the loss Of ten teeth must
seriously interfere with the power Of masti-
cation, and must to the same degree, render
draw back where for weeks together only the
toughest food may be available. Again, al
though il is maintained by dentists that with
well fitting artificial teeth masticatory power
is perfectly restored one has to remember that
people with such appliances, as well as those
who possess cariOus teeth, are far more depend
ent upon the toothbrush than is the case with
those whose teeth are as Nature made them. 4
time may come, perhaps, when it may be neces-
sary to accept candidates whose efficiency in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

It is asserted that the fatalities from this
cause in 1899 were more numerous than usual
It is probable, however, that the increase is ap-
parent rather than real, and that it simply rep
resents improved facilities for getting informa-
ton. A similar development was noticed dur
ing the first few years when tornadoes were OBJ
served and reported in this country. And though
the lightning statistics here quoted are collected
with commendable diligence and certainly pos
sess a definite value should be cautious
about drawing hasty differences from a COM
parisOn OF one years figures with another's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
WHY THE RED cross IS FIRED on.
From The London Telegraph.

From The London Telegraph.
Sir William Thompson. late president Of the
Irish College of Surgeons. and chief surgeon 10
the Irish Hospital contributes TO The British
Medical Journal some suggestive reflections OF
the atrocities which the Beers aVerTed u
have committed by deliberately firing on ambu-
lances and hospitals flying the Red Cross flags.
Sir William who dates his notes from NaauV-
poort SAYS that the flags in are not
sufficiently distinctive. and that he has come "a
understand how hospital may bee shelied by
enemy in utter ignorance of what it really
is Indeed. he goes further than this general
he himself made, asserts that in calm weather
the flags were absolutely Indistingushable at
200 yards" though hr knew the exact place 10
look for hagposts. \ very reasonable suggestion
is made 10y Sir William. namely, that a light
canvas on a wire frame. bearing the Red Cross.
should be erected above the hospital when the
breeze is not strong enough to shake out the
ordinary flag and render II visible at a distance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
4 COMING STAR.

From The New York Weekly.
Manager-YoUr daughter would make fine
appearance on the stage Has she any talent!
Proud Father-Wall, when il comes to elocu-
ton she can just elocute al the girls IN town
right out O. their boots; but when ii comes 70
music she amt in it. She can't play notAln. an
as for singin' she can't tell one tune from an
Manager-That won't matter. Shell do Eplen-
didIy for topical songA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
DEATHS FROM LIGHTNING
SEVERAL HUNDRED FATAL STROKES A
YEAR
CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED.

ECCENTRIC BEHAVIOR OF THUNDERBOLTs-
CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED
An American periodical devoted to electrical
interests recently expressed the opinion that
although much damage is done to property by
lightning every year, not more than a hundred
lives are lost from the same cause. Hence, it
was argued, there is a good deal of needless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

field depends upon spectacles, false teeth, tooth
brushes and dinner pills. But that time Is
not yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

II nc Hospital
,s Aaeh disappointment has been felt nv many
'1s 1OE army employment gt being re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

EccENTRIc EEHAvI0R oF THrNDERRoLT
Evening star., 1900-05-02

tion OF vice president and cashier of the
National Union Bank. which ne held at the
time of his death. The hank had recently
united with the Bank of Commerce, of New
York Mr.. Leech served with the interna-
tional monetary conference sent by Presi-
dent Harrison to Brussels. and was asso-
ciated thereon by Senators Allison and
Jones Of Nevada. He was a pronounced
bimetaIlist.
He was the author and compiler of many
statements and monetary statistics on the
production of the precious metals through
out the world, which We're published by
the Treasury Department and eagerly
sought by economists and public men of
Europe and America. Experts on none
tary subjects regarded them as the most
authoritative pub .icatiCns to be had. In
the discussion Of bimetallism in Germany
France and England. and wherever cur
rency reforms are debated. these state
ments prepared by Mr.. Leech are appea ed
TO and considered guide. He enioyed
the reputation of being one of the best in
formed men living monetary systems
past and present. of the several countries
Of the world. and as such his opinions were
held in high esteem.
Mr., I.eech was the brother of Rev Geo
V. Leech of this city, of Rev. Samuel V
Leech of Morgantown, W. Va. and of Mr.
A. y. Leech. chief OF the Transportation di-
vision of the War Department. That he
should have died in early manhood IS a
matter of sincere regret to his host nj
friends and admirers
Evening star., 1900-05-02
Senator Hayvley.
DEATH OF EDWARD o. LEECH.
Former Director of the United States
Mints Passes AWAY

Edward owen Leech, who was director
of the United States mints under President
Harrison's admnistratio died at Mount
Sinai Hospital New York city. last night.
He was taken i'll about three weeks ago
and was operated on for appendicitis Dur
ing the first week he rallied from the eff
fects of the operation and was considered
to be out of danger. but pneumonia set in.
and from the first his recovery was doubt
full.
Mr.. Leech was Washingtonian by birth
and education. being a graduate of Column
bian University and of the National Law
College of this city, in which last he car
ried off a gold medal for proficiency in his
class. an honor never before attained by
any student in the history Of the college
He was the of d. ID. T. Leech. who
spent his entire adult life here.
Mr.. Leech leaves a son. married and re-
siding in Philadelphia: also two daughters
who resided with him in New York. He
resigned his position as director of the mint
early in Mr. C!evelands administration and
went to New York and accepted the posi-
Evening star., 1900-05-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Fair Tonight and Thursday; Fresh
Winds. Shifting to Westerly.

Forecast till pm. Thursday: For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
gfnia fair tonight and Thursday; fresh
southerly winds, shifting to westerly.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
The disturbance in fhe north has moved
eastward to easternl Lake Superior, with
slightly increased intensity, but without
precipita ton. except few light, scattered
showers on its western edge.
The southern depression is moving off the
South Carolina coast, after causing show
ers through the south Atlantic states.
There was no other precipitation to an ap-
preciabIe amount, except a few scattered
showers in the northern and middle
pla teaus.
The temperature has risen decidedly in
the lake regions, and is six to fifteen de-
grees above the seasonal average. In the
northwest there has been a marked fall
with freezing temperature in eastern
South Dakota: There has also been mod
crate fall in the Atlantic and gulf states
Generally fair weather is indicated to-
night and Thursday in the southwest and
east of the Mississippi river, except that
showers are probable tonight along the
lower lakes.
1t will be warmer tonight in eastern New
York and the interior of New England, and
cooler Thursday in the Ohio valley and
lower lake region.
On the Nev England and middle Atlantic
coast the winds will be fresh to brisk
southerly. shifting to westerly Thursday,
and on the south Atlantic coast they will
be fresh and mostly northerly
Storm! signals are displayed on Lake
Pepin, Lake Superior, except at Sault
Sainte Marie. northern Lake Michigan and
northern Lake Huron.
inches has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Jupiter 2.lS; Macon.
1.26; Griffin. Ga, 1.6O.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following We're the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the tWenty-fOur hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
ThermOmeter-May /, pm IL Y nm,
81; l. midnight 81
May .. am, 81; am. IS: IL noon. "A;
p. M, I6
Maximum, =, at 4 p.m May /; minimum,
IS. at 6 am. May 2.
Barometer-May l. 4 pm, 29Ss; 8 p.m..
29.30; u midnight. 1892
May 2 am. 1872, 8 am, 2993: noon.
1880; 2 pm, 23.Si.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at &
am: Great Falls temperature. CO: condi-
ton. 36; receiving reservoir temperature.
81; condition at north connection, ,j condi-
ton at south connection, 35 distributing
reservoir. temperature. 60: condition at in.
fluent gate house. SO; effiuent gate house SO.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 4:25 am and 5:o5 p.m. J:
high tide. 1920 am. and 1850 Pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, $40 am and 5:57
p. M; high tide, II O6 am. and II: :3S pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:59; sun sets, 6:b5
Moon sets. 1916 pm.
Tomcrrow-Sun rises, 4:5S.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps al lighted by 1872 pm; extin-
gushing begun at 4:o1 am The lighting is
hf hafn fha
Arc lamps lighted at III pm; extin-
guished at 4:22 a. m.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

There was a row in Maiden lane late YES.
terday afternoon, in which a number of
oolored women participated. When blood
had been drawn and the countenances of
several Of the principals had been dis
figured, Policeman Holz appeared upon the
scene. He arrested Queen Waller. Eliza
Harris. Laura Day and Mamie Henderson.
One Of the quartet had to be given hospital
treatment.
The women would not prosecute each
other for assault the policeman told Judge
Scctt this morning. "and l charged them
with vagrancy-
The officer told the court that the women
were among the lowest females of their
class in South Washington.
Judge Scott heard the statements OF the
women and assessed a penalty of SD OF
sixty days or the farm each.
Evening star., 1900-05-02
THE COURTS.

Court of Appeals-Present The chief JUS
uce. Mr.. Justice Morris and MIR Justice
Shepard.
Patent appeal No. 152, Fefel agt stocker,
passed.
9sl-Funk agt. United States: argument
commenced by Mr.. D. W. Baker for ap-
pellant, and continued by Mr.. Thos. II. An
derson for appellee.
Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner.
woodbury. agt. Sheriff; reference to au-
dltor ordered. Adams agt. Adams; APP
pearance of absent defendant ordered.
Weacks agt. Weacks; testimony before AL
bert Harper, examiner, ordered taken.
Rldgeway agt. Ridgeway; time TO file an
swer and cross bill extended till May 8.
Douglass agt. Fletcher; sale ratified nisi
and reference to auditor ordered.
Bankruptcy Court-Justice Hagner.
In re Alfred thler; auditors report ratl-
fed. In re Benjamin Garfnkle: adjudica-
ton and reference to E. S. McCalmont or
dered.
Equity Court No 2-Justice Barnard.
BrandenburS agt. Kaiser; decree pur-
suant to mandate. Young agt. Mcintosh;
time to take defendants testimony limited.
Herrell agt. Herrell order allowing certain
exhibits to be removed Kliner agt. Kliner;
testimony before J. w. Anderson. examiner,
ordered taken: Lee agt. Lee; Bernard I.
Janney appointed guardian ad litem.
Clampitt agt. Goodridge; pro confesso
granted Stipe agt. Stipe; testimony before
W. H. Baden, examiner, ordered taken. Og-
den agt. Ogden; time to file transcript ex-
tended Colbert agt. Riordan; sale decreed,
with NJ. j. Colbert trustee to sell. Smith
agt. Smith; order for appearance. Hooke
ast. Hazard; sale decreed, with John Sher-
man and Thos. p. Waggaman trustees to
sell. Hume agt Drescher; do, with s. T.
Thomas and j. H. Ralston trustees. Heu-
rich BreWing Company agt Knight; re-
straining order, returnable May o. Burnett
agt- District of Columbia; pro confesso
granted: Smith agt. Sommerville; order
c0nnrmins a>ditors report. Clarke agt.
Clarke; order for appearance. Oil ct al.
agt. ohl ct al; testimony before d. t.
Hassan, examiner. ordered taken. Munson
ct al. agt. Greene ct al: order appointing
John j. Hamilton special auditor, etc. A.
d. Dlck Company agt. Newman ct al; de-
reference to auditor Mckay agt. Girvan;
reference to auditor.3 johnson ct al. agt.
DanenhoWer ct al; order granting defen-
oants cross bill ten days additional to an
swer.
Circuit Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bingham
agt Jarboe ct al: verdict for plaintiff fol
$l,Oo4.5I. Schultze agt Auth; verdict fol
ueiendant: F'ersinger agt Donoghue; GER
uhed TO Criminal Court No. 2 for trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
Henry agt. Kimmel; remittitur of $2O(
hiea me ana Judgment for plaintiff on verdict
for possession and costs, with stay of exc
cution for ten days
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Cole.
IN re VIM Sewall, contempt of court
sshtehced 10 jail for four days. Estate OF
Mafceihna jarboe; verdict sustaining will.
| Probate Court-Justice Cole.
| n, EsIate OF Areanne Wood; answer of VIM
| order granting letters of administration t.
| James b: Wilson; bond, $40 900. In re Mary
| r. harrison, guardian; order directing in,
'eslmeht OF funds. Estate Of Braxton B
Evening star., 1900-05-02
RESPECTED CITIZEN DEAD.
John AIInutt Passes Away, Aged So
Other News.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 1, 1900
Mr.. John Allnutt, one of the oldest and
most respected citizens of this county, died
Sunday at his home. near Laytonsville
aged eighty-siX years. a general break
down of the system was the cause of death
Deceased is survived by the following chill
dren: ]. VIM, BENZ, Alden D., Jacob NJ, J.
Thomas, Charles E. and Misses Sarah and
Annie Allnutt, all of this country, and Mrs
James Benson of Baltimore. The funeral
took place yesterday afternoon from the
NJ +. Church South at Goshen, and was
one of the most largely attended ever held
IN that section. The services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. G. Dorsey White, pastor of
the church, and the interment was in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
Miss Carrie NJ. Humphries and Mr.. Geo
NJ. Carhart, both of Washington were
married here yesterday by Rev Thomas II
campbell pastor of the Baptist Church
The funeral of Claude E. Watkins the
! young telegraph operator who committed
| suicide several days ago at Cumberland by
shooting himself with a revolver. took
| place at o'clock Sunday afternoon from
| the nome of his parents at Boyd's, this
| county me sermon was preached by Rev
| L. D. Richards of Germantown, and the
| remains We're inferred in the Presbyterian
| cemetery at Boyd's under the charge Of
the Junior Order United American Me-
| chanics. No. 81, of Alexandria, The pail
| bearers We're selected. three each from
| the Jr. 0. Y. A. NJ. and the O. r. r. 70
which organizations the deceased belonged
| The flora, tributes were handsome and
| numerous.
Evening star., 1900-05-02
BOARD OF TRADES GUESTS.
DISTINGUISHED Gentlemen Who VIII
Attend Shad Bake Saturday,

A distinguished company will go on the
annual outing of the board of trade Satur-
day next. The board will leave at l 20 m
for Marshall Hall, and the arrangements
have been so planned that everybody may
thoroughly enjoy the occasion.
Among the guests on this occasion will be
the following: Mr.. Frank W. Hackett, Sen
ator Shoup, Senator Hawley Senator TILL
man, Gen. John F. Weston. Ellis Fl. Rob-
erts. United States treasurer: Representa-
tive Marriott BrUsius, Senator Burrows
RepresentatiVe Grosvenor, Senator George
f. Hoar, Representative James W. Bab-
cock Representative a. c. Latiriier Wu
Ting Fang, the Chinese minister; Repre-
sentative Charles Dick Senator J. H. Gal
hnger Representative Charles E Little
field. Representative F. F. Wilson Reprel
sentative Frederick H. Gilett Representa-
tive Joseph f. Thropp. Judge NJ T. Morris
Representative ]. A. T. Hull Representa-
tive june W. Gayle, Representative Samuel
D. Pugh Representative George b. McClel-
resentative Nicholas n. Cox, Representative
n ID. Sperry. Representative George w.
Iaylor, Representative John S. Rhea Gen
j. D. Morton, Mr.. j. H. Bingham, Repre-
sentative Joseph r. Lane, Representative
W. r. Williams, Representative Francis
W Cushman. Representative John c. Bel,
Representative John J. Esch Representa-
tive John b. Corliss, Representative Peter
j. otey, Representative H. c. Van Voorhis,
representative Chester l. Long. Represen-
ry, Representatives Willard d. Vandiver,
l.. f. Livingston. Rudolph kleberg W. l.,
Terry. Bois Penrose. Melville Bull, joseph
Showalter, $. W. Smith, William G Brant-
iey; ); W. Mccall George b. Cromer Arch
ibald Lybrand, John r. Thayer, c. d. Shef-
den, den Iheodore Often Edward Robb G. e.
Gilbert, W. j. Bailey Robert w. Davis,
James A Norton Adhesion Castor.
Evening star., 1900-05-02
HAPPY LITTLE GIRL.

while drinking coffee, visited celebrated
physician, who told me that my severe headaches,
languid feelings and inability to work were caused
by the blood being very thick and sluggish. from
the Of coffee. Since leaving of coffee and using
Postum Cereal Food Coffee, have recovered my
energy, am able to work hard and feel brighter
and happier in every way.
my wife also uses Postum Food Coffee without
any disagreeable after effect. She feels strength
ened and invigorated with the Postum, WHILE on
the contrary. coffee made her weak and nervous.
We also give it to the little girl every morning.
and it would be hard matter to find another
child bright and healthy and happy as she is.
We great believers in Postum" b. A. Beck.
with, E. Pembroke, n. x.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

BY agreement. which has been placed on
record in the office Of the recorder of deeds,
the Pullman Palace Car Company leases to
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
a large number of freight cars for five
years AT the expiration of that time and
upon payment of $1,162, ,356. 10 in INSTALL
ments, the cars are to become the property
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio road.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

Minnie Grant, colored. two years DID, liv-
ing at 20S0 L street northwest, was knocked
down by delivery wagon yesterday after
noon and slightly injured. The affair nap
pened near 1st and L streets northwest The
child was taken home by friends.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

Johnston; proof of publication filed and Or
der appointing guardian ad htem. Estate
of Elizabeth Barber; account passed. Es-
tate of Geo A. Ridgeway; order granting
letters of administration to j. c. Rtdgeway
bond, 500. In re John Taylor (minor); or
der appointing Diana Fountain guardian; !;
bond, $500. Estate of John Miller; order
granting letters of administration to VIM
w. Douglas; bond. 5000. Estate of Oren
w. Weaver; petition for letters of admins
tration filed. In re Robt H. Harris guar
dian; petition for release as guardian filed.
Estate of Charles Fischer; will, dated June
Z, 1887. filed. Estate of Henry D. Clarke;
will fully proved. Estate of Thos NJ Steel;
will partly proved. Estate of Ann Stacy
Owens; commission issued. Estate of Chas
Fischer; WILL dated August 10, 1873, filed
Estate of Anna NJ. Ehrmantraut; petition
for letters of administration filed. Estate
of Cleland Lindsey; proof of publica ton
filed. Estate of Henry r. Cohill; petition
for probate of will filed. Estate of VIM c.
Hazel; inventory filed. Estate of Peregrine
W. Browning rule returned served. Estate
OF Henry Jost; summons returned not
served. Estate Of Nathan A. Poole; notice
of trial of issues served. Estate of Eliza
beth Lee Washington; order admitting will
to probate and granting letters of admins
tration c. t. a. to Fannie w. Reading; bond,
$500. Estate of Mary d. Fessenden; will,
dated March 8. 1884. filed.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
CENTRAL. NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
CITY,
At Washington. il the District of Columbia, at the
close of business, April 26, 1860.
Evening star., 1900-05-02

Percy w. Thompson was in the Police
Court today on a charge of vagrancy 1t
was alleged in the information that he was
a person Of evil life and fame. He was
arrested on Ohio avenue. The young man
was permitted to forfeit s. collateral
Evening star., 1900-05-02

RESOURCES.
Leans and discounts. ............-.. s7oS Sal so
overdrafts. secured and unsecured. T02 C.
Y. =. bonds To secure circulation. al ,Oo CN
stocks securities etc...--.-........ 1f5. l.Ii 81
Ranking house. furniture and fixtures. 81. 600 ~
Other real estate owned ........... 6235 90
Due from Dational banks tnot reserve
agents.. ........................ o2S2 as
Due from state hanks and bankers 7oS so
Due from approved reserve agents -. Q3 $40 4S
internal revenue stamps. .......... 1000 90
oheckS and other cash items. 1876 -
Exchanges for clearin- house. 6l52 %
Fractional paper currency. nickels and
cents. .-..-.-................... Is AZ
Lawful money reserve in bank. VIZ:
IIPe,ie -Sl223g2 30
Legal tender notes.. lOpuu 90
redemption fund with L. s Treas
urer D per cent of cIrcula tiun,.. $3.50 90
H.. 4g2 So
Evening star., 1900-05-02
FINANCIAL.
ThEFERRE.

PREFERRED DIVIDEND Nn. N
The Regular quarterly dividend (No 90 of two
per cent Will he paid the rREF ERRED CAI'I-
IAk STOth Of tie AMERICAN GRAPIIOPHDNE
recOrd May l.
BY order "f the Dire, tors
=, ,,,. r.. u. EASTON. prcSideuf.
n. bi>' ftotF Secretary. apaSmva e. 2.It
Evening star., 1900-05-02
FINANCIAL.
He Noticed lit

Yankee who had travelled in Switzerland. was
asked il he crossed the Alps. Wal" he drawled
now you call my attention to 1t ] guess l did
pass over some rising ground He must have
been some relation TO the other Yankee that asked
an English acquaintance II he wasn't afraid TO go
out after dark in England. why so;'' said the
Englishman. Well said the American, 81 should
think you'd be afraid of falling overheard If there
isn't any railing round your bloomn little island -