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Evening star., 1900-01-15
ORIGIN OF THE GATLiNG Gun.
Some Mystery Seems to Cling About
the First of the Weapons.
From Self-Culture


The early inception of the Calling gun is
wrapped in much obscurity. Some French
critics claim that their mtrailleuse ante
dates it, but there is absolutely incontro-
vertible proof that not only is this not so,
but that the French government made
strenuous efforts to secure exclusive con-
troll of Gatling's invention; failing in which
their competing mitrailleuse quickly fol-
lowed the adoption of the doctors $ gun Dy
the American authorities. Some good Chris
tians have claimed that Dr.Gatling invented
his famous weapon from humanitarian mo-
tives-an argument which has some weight,
as we all know that mob, or regiment
even, will very quickly get out of range
and danger when once 1t is known that
such gun is facing them. The doctor
himself calls his invention ''peacemaker,
but, with the greatest respect for him, L
do not believe he had any idea of saving
life or anything of that sort in mind while
at work upon the gun, whatever he may
have thought of it since. There was a
field for weapons. offensive and defensive,
the more murderouS the former the bet
ter, and from what then existed in fire.
arms and from the fertility of his own
brain the Gatling gun was evolved-the
first of its kind.
His experimental gun was made and test
ed before military men and experts at In
dianapohs in 1862. When the first lot
paid for by DIR. Gatling-was ready for
shipment to Gen. Butler the factory was
burned and with it his guns were destroy
ed and his hopes blighted. Another year
and many thousands of dollars We're spent
to remake the patterns and drawings and
a new batch of guns-a year of heart burn
ing, pinching and sacrifice that many of US
at some time another have experienced,
and therefore can sympathize with the suf-
ferer. Gen. Butler used some of these guns
on the James river. near Richmond, and
the way in which their inventor cherishes
the records of the execution wrought by
them is amusing when one thinks of the
humanitarian theories attributed to their
origin.
In 1866 the government officially approved
the gun, and, after tests that make an in
ventor shiver to think of, placed an order
for one hundred.
Then not only did the powers of Europe
order guns. but did China, Japan, Siam,
Egypt and the South American countries.
machine gun that spread devastation in
swath wider than company of infantry,
and fired inch bullets at the rate of 1870
minute to-day, fired electrically, its speed
is slightly in excess of 5000 per minuteD,
was a revelation to most foreign experts.
and no Christian or other power could long
withstand the temptation of moving down
its Christian or other foes at any such rate
and by machinery.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Complaint About Sidewalks.

Senator Mcmillan, chairman of the Sem
ate District committee, has been informed
by the District Commissioners, in regard to
the sidewalk on Massachusetts, avenue in
front of Highland terrace, that they do not
generally undertake to keep the sidewalks
of the city clean-that duty being as rule
attended to by the adjacent householders.
In view of the fact that this sidewalk is
remote from the residences fronting on
highland terrace, the Commissioners state
that they have deemed it proper to have
the work done hereafter under the super
vision of the street cleaning department
and by the men who clean the roadway ad-
jacent thereto.
With regard to the condition of the ter
race itself, the Commissioners state that
this has been in charge of the office of
public buildings and grounds for a good
many years, and is now regarded as being
under its jurisdiction. The only supervi-
sion exercised over it by them. explain the
Commissioners, is the ordinary police pro-
lection.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
EX-SENATOR FAULKNER.
Un the Clark Case.)

known as the w. A. Clark Wire Works,
and has a capacity of 100 tons Of wire
every twenty-four hours.
Mr.. Clark is WidoWer He has two sons
and one daughter. The daughter is mar
ried to DR.. E. M. Culver of New York. The
eldest son, Charles w, is married and
lives at Butte; the youngest graduated last
June at the University of Virginia and is
practicing law III Montana. Mr.. Clark is
now building for his daughter in New York
a magnificent residence, which will be the
home of his art treasures.
A Fine LinEuist.
There will be few men in the Senate bet
ter linguists than Mr.. Clark. He is a fluent
cOnversationalist in French, German and
Spanish, having studied those languages
under the best masters abroad; while no
one will be able to find flaw in his every
day English. How a man with the multi
tude of enterprises Mr.. Clark has had on
his hands could find the time to study and
equip himself intellectually to the extent
he has is regarded as more marvellous
than his ability to amass millions.
Much has been said about his art col
lections During his visits to Europe he
has gathered more than 100 of the best
works of the masters of the Barbizon
school. He has what is recognized as For
tuny's greatest work in his collection, be-
sides the works of Corot Deacroix, Won
Morche and half a dozen others.
His one ambition since MontaEa was ad-
mitted into the Union has been to represent
the state in the United States Senate. 1t is
claimed he was elected by the first 1egisa-
ture, but the Senate seated his republican
opponent, who contested. Again in 1892 he
made the race, but his unrelentng enemy,
Marcus DAILY, forced deadlock, and Mr..
Clark failed to win by two votes, after a
fight of sixty days. This time he has
beaten his old enemy. though, 1t is said, he
had to go outside Of his own party for help
to do it,
Evening star., 1900-01-15
THEORIES ABOUT FOOD.
ALSO A FEW FACTS on THE SAME SUBJECT

ALSO A FEW FACTS on THE SANE SUBJECT
We hear much Nowadays about health foods and
hySienlc living, about vcGetarianism and many
other fads along the same line.
Restaurants may be found in the larger cities
where no meat, pastry coffee is served and the
food crank is in his glory, and arguments and
theories galore advanced to prove that meat was
never intended for human stonachs and almost
make us believe that our sturdy ancestors who
lived four years in robust health on roast
beef, pcrk and mutton must have been grossly
ignorant Of the laws of health
Our forefathers had other things to do than
formulate theories about the food they ate \
warm welcome was extended TO any kind from
bacon to acorns.
A healthy appetite and common sense are en-
ceiient guides to follow in matters Of diet, and
mixed diet Of grains, fruits and meats is undoubt
edly the best.
AS compared with grains and vegetables meat
furnishes the most nutriment in highly concen-
trGted form and is digested and assmllated more
quickly than vegetables and grains.
DIR. Julius Remmson this subject says: Merry
Gus persons, people run down In health and of low
vitality should eat meat and plenty of 1t. II the
digestion is too feeble at first 1t may be easily
corrected by the regular use Of Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets after each meal. Two of these excellent
tablets taken after dinner will digest several thou
sand grains of meat, eggs other animal food in
three hours, and no matter how weak the stomach
may be, no trouble will he experienced IL reg
nlar practice is made of using Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets because they supply the pepsin and dias-
tase necessary TO perfect digestion, and every
form Uf indigestion will be by their use.
That large class Of people who under the
head Of nervous jyspeptics should eat plenty of
meat and insure its proper digestion by the daily
of safe, harmless digestive medicine like
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, composed of the nat
ural digestive principles, pepsin. diastase, fruit
acids and salts. which actually perform the work
of digestion. Cheap cathartic medicines, mas
querading under the name of dyspepsia cures are
useless for Indigestion they have absolutely no
effect upon the actual digestion OF food.
Dyspepsia in all its many forms is simply fail
of the stomach to digest food and the sensible
way solve the riddle and cure the dyspepsia Is
to make daily at meal time of a preparation
like Stuarts Dyspepsia Toblets, which is indorsed
by the medical profession and known to contain
active digestive principles.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at
SOC. for full treatment.
little booklet and Of stomach
trtobie mailed free by addr ssing F. a. Stuart Co.,
Marshall, Mich. ja15&1s-2t
Evening star., 1900-01-15
NaNal Orders.

Medical Director G. S. Beardsley has been
detached from duty on the naval retiring
board. Washington, d. c., and ordered
home to await orders. He is succeeded on
the retiring board by Medical Inspector j.
c. Wise, who has been detached from the
naval medical examining board. Medical
Director d. Dickinson will assume the du-
ties of Inspector Wise on the naval med
ical examining board.
Lieut.. Commander T. s. Phelps. from the
Independence to the navy yard, Mare ISL
and.
Lieut.. Commander j. B. Collins, to duty
as executive officer of the Independence
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Changes His Plea,

Vincent c. Anderson, who was arrested
in Richmond, Va, by Detective Herndon,
several days ago, on the charge of obtain
ing s1o2 by means of a forged check, bear
Ing the supposed name of J. H. Kuehlng,
was today arraigned before Judge Kimball.
Anderson at first said he was guilty, but
upon advice of his counsel withdrew this
and pleaded not guilty. He also waived ex-
animation, and was held in $500 for the
action of the grand jury.
The statement was made in court that
there is no disposition on the part of any
of the parties interested to prosecute the
case,
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Fort Monroe Artillery School.

Gen. Miles has recommended that the
artillery school at Fort Monroe be re-
opened with the least possible delay. The
school was closed on the outbreak of the
war with Spain. when officers did not have
time to continue their studies at Fortress
Monroe, and when their services were in
great demand with troops or at the coast
forts. The development of coast artillery
has made it necessary to give special in
struction to enlisted men, and to that end
the electrical school has been organized at
Fortress Monroe.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
REPORTS FOR DUTY,
capt. Newcomer Becomes Assistant to
Commissioner Beach

capt. Henry c. Newcomer Corps of En-
sineers, United States army, assigned sew
erai weeks ago as an assistant to the En-
gineer Commissioner of the District, today
reported to Capt. Beach, the Engineer Com
missioner for duty. Capt. Newcomer came
here from Memphis, Tenn, where he has
been stationed for the past three years. He
has never before been assigned to duty in
Washington. In fact, this is his second
visit to the city. He is an officer of much
ability, and Capt. Beach is much gratified
to have him with him. Capt Beach has
now two assistants, Capt. d. D. Gaillard
being the other, and it is expected that in a
few days the subordinate branches of the
District engineer department will be di-
vided between them, they to have, respec-
lively, immediate supervision over the
same.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL.
Favorable Report of COmmissioners RS
on the Pending Bill.

In forwarding to Congress favorable
report on the bill providing for a municipal
hospital, mentioned in The Star several
days ago, the District Commissioners sub
mitted a report from the chief of police
showing that during the calendar year of
1899 6S patients We're refused admission to
the various local hospitals. Freedmen's
Hospital refused admission to 81, 8 because
not fit subjects, % chronic and because
OF no vacant beds. Providence Hospital
refused 10, 1 because not fit subject, l
chronic and 13 because there We're no va
cant beds. Eight We're refused admission
by the Homeopathic Hospital, 2 because not
mt subjects and because of no vacant
beds. The Garfield Hospital refused :,
because not fit subject, 1 chronic and ;
because of no vacant beds. The Columbia
Hospital refused 1, chronic case.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Funeral of John b. Baldwin.

Funeral services were held this morning
at St. Peters Catholic Church over the re-
laains of John B. Baldwin, who died at
Providence Hospital Saturday. The inter-
ment was in Laurel, Md.
The deceased was born in Laurel twenty
seven years ago. He lived with his father,
Mr.. Charles w. Baldwin, at 5O2 LIST street
southeast
Evening star., 1900-01-15

A dispatch from Chicago says: The Rev.
]. Wilbur Chapman has resigned as vice
president of the Moody Bible Institute, as
the result of a controversy as to who
should write the official life of the dead
evangelist-himself or VIII r. Moody.
Each claims his biography is authorized,
but Mr.. Moody says he has the indorse-
ment of the family. DR.. Chapman Is pastor
of the Fourth Presbyterian Church Of New
Evening star., 1900-01-15

The District Commissioners have issued
a permit to the Anacostia and Potomac
River Railroad Company. authorizing it to
park not exceeding ten of its cars on Mon
roe street south of Jackson, Anacostia, in
such manner as to occupy the least possible
amount of track space. The cars are to be
protected by lights and watchmen, the per-
nit to remain in force for but fifteen DAYS
beginning the 14th instant
Evening star., 1900-01-15

Years ago our grandmothers used to
throw long. graceful lace scarf over their
shoulders, fine as a eobweb and intensely
becoming. In the days of crinolines and
pork pie hats, and later in the coat and
skirt period, these died out and were folded
away in forgotten drawers. But today,
with the graceful style of dressing, these
have all been revived again and are largely
WORN The newest idea in these is to have
the pattern in the lace or net outlined in
the very daintiest colors that look most
charmingly pretty.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Extension of sherman Avenue.

Justice Hagner this afternoon directed
the United States marshal for the District
of Columbia to summon jury of seven
appraisers in the matter of the proposed
extension and widening of Sherman avenue
from Florida avenue to Whitney avenue,
with the uniform width of 100 feet.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
GOV. McLnurin Has Pneumonia.

A dispatch from Jackson, Miss, says:
Gov A. ]. McLaurin is seriously i'll of pneu-
monia. His physicians say both lungs are
affected, but his condition is not regarded
as critical. Gov. McLaurin was recently
elected United States senator for the long
term, His term as a governor expires next
Tuesday y
Evening star., 1900-01-15
THREATENING.
Weather Indications for Tonight and
Tuesday.

Forecast till s p. m. Tuesday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia, threatening tonight and Tuesday;
variable winds, becoming easterly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The warm spell continues in the Missouri
and upper Mississippi valleys, Bismarck
reporting 33 degrees above normal, Moor
head and North Platte Is degrees and Des
Moines, % degrees.
The temperature has fallen in the north
ern plateau region and has remained sta
tiOEary elsewhere.
Precipitation has occurred, mostly as
snow, in the middle Missouri and the upper
Mississippi valleys, the lake regions and
New England. 1t has also rained on the
middle Pacific coast and in the middle
plateau region.
A storm of slight intensity appears to be
developing over Oklahoma.
Threatening weather with light rain may
be expected in the lower lake region; fair
followed by threatening in the north At
lantic states, threatening weather in the
middle Atlantic states and Ohio valley
and generally fair weather in the south
Atlantic and gulf states.
Variable winds. shifting to easteriy, may
be expected on the Atlantic coast.
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 begin
ming al pm yesterday:
ThermOmeter-January IA, 4 pm, Sc; s
pm, A. II midnight. A..
January i5 am, Al; s am, 3S; IL noon,
~: pm, 81.
Maximum, 81 at p. M, January IA. mini
mum, 81, at am. January H.
Barometer-January IA, 4 p.m 29SS; s
pm, ;5o8S: l. midnight, 80 10; January Is,
4 am, 20 Is; am, OBS; noon, 80 26: 2
pm, 30.23
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water jan
uary - at am: Great Falls. tempera-
ture, ;s}; condition, 3; receiving reservoir
temperature, 81; condition at north con-
nection, l: condition at south connection, 4;
distributing reservoir. temperature, 33: con-
dition at infiuent gate house, %; effiuent
gate house, %.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 2:DJ a m. and 2:19 pm;
high tide sos m. and SIG pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 80 am. and 3O5
p. m; high tide, so Am. and S:JS pm
The sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 1:2D d m; sun SETS 4:5S
pm.
Full moon at 2:a1 pm. today
Moon rises at 5I1 pm.
TOmorrow-Sun rises. TO am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by $40 o m; extiu-
gushing begun at G:2J am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 5:25 pm; extin-
guished at $40 am.
Evening star., 1900-01-15

To Com and the Albany.

Capt. Joseph E. Craig. chief hydrog-
rapher has been ordered to command the
cruiser Albany, just completed at Arm
strong's, England. He will leave here at
once for the purpose of bringing the vessel
across the Atlantic to New York. A crew
is being formed for the vessel, and will be
Prairie.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Defect i'm the Post Office Roof.

Tie clerks in the city post Office were
much alarmed yesterday by the falling of
skylight from the roof of the big building
Through faulty construction the metal
frame gave way, and after falling seven
floors crashed through the glass roof of the
city post office, carrying away six big panes
of glass No one was injured, the wire
screen under the roof preventing much of
the glass from falling. 1t is understood
careful inspection of the roof will immedi-
ately be made TO prevent further disaster
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Lovejoy vs., Loyetoy.

Mildred 7. Lovejoy,~ - through Attorney
John Goode. today instituted proceedings
to secure divorce from Newton B. Love-
Joy. The parties were married January II,
1880, and have one child. 1t is set forth
that in April, 1892, Mr. Lovejoy left this
city. abandoned his wife and child, and has
contributed nothing to their support since,
except So sent as present to the child.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
SENTENCES IMPOSED.
Joseph COrnwell Goes to Jail, Blanche
Riley to PenitenfiRrY.

Justice Clabaugh, in Criminal Court No.
L today sentenced Joseph Cornweii to i'm
prisonment in the District Jail for eight
months. The defendant several days ago
pleaded guilty to an Indictment alleging
housebreakng. He is young white man
and a native of Virginia.
In imposing sentence the court remarked
that it had been shown that Cornwell had
borne an excellent record up to the time
OF his arrest and, in view thereof, his in
generation would be in Jail instead of in
the penitentiary.
Blanche Riley, alias Blanche Mitchell, con-
Vlcted OF larceny, was sentenced to impris-
onment in the West Virginia penitentiary
at Moundsville for one year and one day.
Evening star., 1900-01-15

From Puck.
30 mamma, look at that cried little
Freddy Fangle. when he saw for the first
time a Highlander in national costume.
Yes. Freddy; that's a Scotch Highlan-
der
And he's got his rainy-day skirts on,
hasn't he?,
Evening star., 1900-01-15

More than 40 per cent of the people of
Great Britain could not write their names
when Queen Victoria ascended the throne
At the present time only per cent of the
population are In that condition.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Obliged to Postnone.

On account of a very severe cold the Rev
Mr.. Mott has been obliged to postpone the
parish '.at home frcm tomorrow to Tues
day, January 23
Evening star., 1900-01-15

Talk did not make .'kohinoor'' tracing cloth but
k0htno0r' tracing cloth makes talk.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

l. u. q. E-THE SEMI-ANNUAI. SESSION OF
the Grand Encar rment viii he held at odd Fell
lows Hall 'th 81 NV, TOMORROW tTuesday).
IL =. IL. PEARSON Grand Scribe.
THE ApJnUENrp ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE
L. held at 17II st. NV. on Tt ESDAY. January
~. At pm. T. l, PtRGrER. Secretary
ya15n,wf,3t
SFuCkHoLDERS OF THE DISTRICT TITLE N
snrancr Company who have agreed t" exchange
such stock at 81 per share for stock Of the
izrd ass Athe Columbia Agency and Trust Com
pnny' who have E"t yer deposited The same:
Parker. treasurer. at the office Of the company.
81" 18th st. NV. before SA'rt RDAi. January.
may. by the terms "f the agreement exchange
such stock. All holders having the privilege of
ccedn- the number they entitled to by ex-
change. must subscribe within the said time.
The Realty. Appraisal and Agency Company
stock vii; h ready for delivery about MONDAY,
$: ". woopwNEp. President
w. ]. NEWTON. Secretary.
STIRITCAI.ISM MEIER. 9is II ST
fti>, nv; WI hGii meeting at o'clock THIS
Cash and Bond Boxes.
Two Indispensable articles for every bus
mess mans office. Handy to have at home.
too, for preserving valuable papers. money.
etc We carry complete line Of Cash and
ELetter Files Copying Fresses-Inks-
Pens-Paper- everything in the way Of OF
FICE AND LIBRARY StPPLIE.S. Lowest
prices.
Eastcn s Rupp, A2a n1th,
Popular Priced Statioucrs ja15-14d
Dress Wear for the Hands.
Kid Gloves give man a dressy ap-
Pearance. We've especially splendid
line of Mems Kid and Mocha Gloves at
81. New shades. Grand wearing g
quality. Per pair.............. ~A
p. 7. Hall. E,nt,rs Shir,makeF. 18TH & r.
ja15-14d
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Old District Families.

list Of persons now residents Of The District
OF Columbia whlse ancestors were living in the
District in the year 1900 is being prepared under
the direction of the Columbia Historical Society
This undertaking he accomplished onIy
though the cooperation Of the persa rs referred
10, who are requested TO send their names and
those Of tbeir said ancestors $ promptly a. nos
sible to the secretary Of the society
Mrs MARY STEVENS BEtLI.
JsI t'I9-rc-l4 16iJ 32d st.
Evening star., 1900-01-15

Forecast till pm. Tuesday-For the Dis
trict Of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia, threatening tonight and Tuesday,
variable winds, becoming easterly.
Evening star., 1900-01-15
Roofs Repaired

THIS Is AN AGE OF SpEaIALTIES. MIIER'S
speciality is cutting. making and fitting clothes
Tor mankind. The business man. clerk society
dev0tee can be given satisfaction in materials
and prices 10y Miller that he will not receive In
many tailor shops. There will lie doubt about
getting proper fit. OSCAR MILLER, The Proper
Tailor. 92I 9th st. NV. ja13-7tf
THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
John Newton Is longer authorized TO make
collections my account. j. w GREGG,
January II, 1900. National Dairy,
ta12-3t' 6l2 O ST. NV
Evening star., 1900-01-15

CFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY Of the District Of Columbia Wash
iDstCn, January /. l9OU.-The ADnual Meeting of
the MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
TIE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA will be held on
The THIRD MONDAY in January, 1900 the 18th
INSTANT, at the office u the company, No yoz
pennsylvania avenue northwest commencing at
y O'Clock :. III.
By the charter Of the company the election Of
seven managers TO conduct the affairs Of the
company is reqr tEed 10 be held at the above
meeting
By Tic sixth 7rticle cf the bylaws Of the COM
pany ii Is provided: AT the annual meeting Of
the Company iLe hrst business in order shall be
the appointment Of a Chairman who shall can
duct the meeting and election In accordance with
The act of Incorporation, between the b0nrs Of
nine o'clock a aud SIX D. NJ
Amount Of premium notes. ......... 81 6ff 2D7 90
AEa1rnt Of cash on hand, ......... All al
otSlElllts 2t6 u
Office furniture and fixtures. bDu m
LsseS Dy nis' SHJusted ana paid O. 1906
The annual statement will he ready for distri.
button at the ofhce of the company about Jauu.
sry L.
By order Of the Board Of Managers
i2ii3t l. PIERCE BOTEIEf Secretary