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beating. After this he had left with the threat that the next time he came back he intended to kill her.
 However Madam Santos was still alive, and though she often trembled at the least sound when sitting at home in the even ings, she had patented warrented lock on the front door and the windows and back door were bolted and well secured.
 Madam Santos felt uneasy about her S2oO, She had little faith in banks and kept the money hid in the house in a place known only to herself. She feared her husband might turn up at any time and in some way get hold of it, so she decided to con- suit a friend as to what she should do. She secured the money, put on the green bonnet and purple waist and walked to his office.
 Her friend was busy just then; he would see her in a moment. In fact, he was somewhat out of humor as he was engaged in looking over the balance sheet of his business affairs for the past month and saw that he had a bad debt of $200 which he would have to charge up to profit and loss This debt was a promisory note from friend to whom he had loaned some money. The loss of this money was blow to him; he needed 1t badly. As he sat with the note in his hand he remembered that Madam Santos was waiting outside. Well, 1 must get rid of her." he muttered. Show her in,' he said to the office boy.
 Madam Santos entered. She explained the object of her visit. As she did so the face of her friend which had been glum became all smiles
 "Could he advise his dear friend, Madam Santos, as to the investment of $2OO? Why, certainly nothing could give him greater pleasure! Madam Santos visit was very opportune. It so happened that he had just the very thing Madam Santos needed. A promissory note for s2OO bearing the large interest of per cent. In fact so certain was he that it was a good investment that he would transfer the note to her and pay her years interest in advance"
 Madam Santos was delighted. She paid over her $2OO, the promissory note was handed to her together with $16 of her own money, as the first years interest.
 
 She proceeded to spend the S16 for some A,.,e luxurfes for now that her money was bringing in interest, instead of being tied
 
 --lle things. At the end of the year Madam Santos went to her friend for another years interest, but her friend explained ,--at the debtor had lost money the past year and he would not feel warranted in advancing any further interest, but ad- vised her to write to the debtor herself. This she did; in fact, she wrote several times and finally threatened a suit. She is now wondering why this awful threat does not bring her her money.
 While she has received no reply from the debtor she has received another threat from her husband. renewing his promise to kill her unless she sends him at once $200 which he needs.
 He is wondering why this awful threat does not bring the money. Meantime Madam Santos gives lessons on the piano forte at the usual rates. S H. NJ
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WomeN's Aeauu Nuderwear.

25c FOR WoMEN'S VESTS AND Pants, Egyptian cotton, in gray or ecru. silk taped, gusseted sleeves.
 39c FOR WOMEN'S VESTS AND Pants, heavy, fleece lined Egyptian cot. ton, silk taped, pearl buttons, gussets in sleeves, finished seams, crochetod stitching.
 SIPS FOR WoMEN'S COMBINATION Suits, "The Oneita," open across the shoulder, silver gray or white, non shrinkable Australian wool and Maco yarn mixed, silk taped, large flaps, fin. ished seams; also another lot of Suits in lighter weight merino, open fronts, gussets in the hips and large flaps.
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S\oues Sxtva, 9S Cents.

The last half of the big case of gloves that were damaged in transit via S. s. Deutschland, will be placed on sale Monday at 98c pair. Only about one fourth of this lot were wet, and the ac- cident being quickly discovered the gloves were not hurt. Every pair Is perfect. You should secure several pairs at this very low price.
 98c FOR $1.35 GLOVES-WOMEN'S two and three-clasp dress kid gloves all popular colors-all sizes.
 98c FOR $1.35 GLOVES-WOMEN'
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SaAe of B\aNkets and comfovts.

Silkoline tufted Comforters-medi- cated cotton-filled, worth $2, Mon- day.. -. -. ... -. =. -! !.. 1.63
 Stitched Comforters, of best quality sateen, soft and warm-Monday's spe- cial price for $3.50 Comforters. .. 250
 English Satin edspreads-excellent quality-have always sold for $350- a special offering for Monday of 100 Bedspreads at... =. .2.50
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0ffevlNasM RaNNkereMAefs.

hemstitched with handwork initial at 90
 Men and women's plain hemstitched, hemstitched and handworked embroid- cred initial Handkerchiefs in sheer and cambric linen, at 25c, 1z1sc and. =. loo
 Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchiefs at half price, at $1.4S, 89c and. ...... .69o
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Monday, Handkerchiefs priced to ere ate great furore-that always awaited annual pre-holiday event-the most sen sational Handkerchief sale of the year. All Irish Linen unlaundered Handker- chiefs, which if 1aundered and boxed would be worth double Mondays price.
 Women's plain hemstitched and plain
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Blankets-strictly all wool, white and gray, fine and soft, regular $5 Blankets Ior.... =. 400
 California Wool Blankets-in white, gray and fancy colors-would be con- sidered cheap at $6.50-special for Mon- day.. -. ... =. =. =. =. ...5.0o
 California Wool Blankets-extra fine quality, soft and heavy-the best s8.50 values, specially priced Monday at. .6.5o
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two-clasp street golves-popular pique seams-new 1900 colors-all sizes. $1.25-sPEclAL SALE OF MEMS Street Gloves-500 pairs of popular one- clasp pique and priz seam sewn gloves those swell, heavy seams so much in vogue-latest London colors.
 25c FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WOOL gloves-new Scotch effects-fancy color combinations, all sizes.
 soc FOR WOMEN'S NEW CLOVES the new 1900 ideas in smart, dressy gloves for street use.
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MAI ADAM Santos wore golden hair Wn and sDeetacles. Both came out 4 Il of stores, and both were honest
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Strictly tailor-made blouse Suits-not the ordinary creations, but suits of su- perior finish, style and make-made of fine homespun-skirt has the new French flounce. We consider this one of the greatest suit bargains ever of. fered in Birmingham, and know you will agree with us, at... -. -. .....12.75 New short jackets, silk lined throughout made of extra quality of Cheviot or
 Melton-lined with silk or satiH-in all the new shades-jaunty 20-inch coats warm mad comfortable-large variety to choose from-special values at $2O, SIS. S15, $12.75 and... .... ... ... ...1o.OO Tailor-made blouse suits, silk-lined- Another shipment of those $20.OO tailor made blouse suits which created such a
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3vench HaMnA
 WaAsts and Sacques.

French Flannel and orlowoola Waists -prettily trimmed with tucks and braid stock collars-all the late beautiful colors-usually sold for $5, at. -. .2.95 Flannel Waists-very stylish and dainty
 stitched like reveres-' stitched silk stock collar, handsomely trimmed with fancy buttons-popular shades-else- where at $7.... -. -. ... ... .3.98 Fine French Flannel Waists nj several beautiful styles-stylishly trimmed with bands and braid-some made in the bo-
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WomeN's NeauY Nnderweav

Women's Vests and Pants, heavy, non-shrinkable merino, in silver gray, shaped, all silk taped, gussets in sleeves.
 Vests and Pants in heavy f1eece-lined Egyptian cotton, soft and warm, silk taped, pearl buttons, shaped to fit.
 Combination Suits, fleece lined, Egyp- tian cotton, in silver gray or ecru, large flaps, perfect fitting.
 --~--~-~~~~~--~~-~~-~-~ -~-~~~---~-~-~~---~~~~~-
 Women's Vests and Pants fine Aus. tralian wool and Mace yarn mixed, gray or white, hand finished, shaped silk taped, gussets in sleeves.
 Women's Vests and Pants, in finest Saxony, all hand-f1nished, very soft and warm, shaped or stitched.
 Women's Pants, heavy merino, non- shrinkable, open or closed, silk tape around waist, finished, perfect fitting.
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lero effect, tucked silk vests-fastened down front with bars and buttons-a few $9 sample Waists at.... ..... 6.95 esc FOR $1 EIDERDoWN DRESSING Sacques.
 $1.s5 FOR $3.5o EIDERDoWN DRESS. ing Sacques.
 $1.5o FOR $a EIDERDoWN DRESSING Sacques.
 SAYS FOR $500 CASHMERE DRESS ing Sacques.
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A GREAT MONDAY FURORE IN SaAov-Made Sackets, Coats, Suits.

tsir last week-waist trimmed with braid and buttons-this is an exact re- production of one of Doucet's $35 model suits-special Monday at.... .... .2o.oo The new London Paddock coat-made of imported heavy Oxford cloth-coat is AZ inches in length and lined to the waist with rich, heavy satin, velvet col lar-an investigation will prove this to be the best coat value in Birmingham at.... =. ......lo.fo New short box coats, satin-lined throughout made of kersey, lined with best satin-have the cold-weather col arand half-fitting back-in tan, castor, red and black. These are the swagger coats, worn and admired by swell dress tlonal ValueS..,. .s. ... ..s s....lo.Vo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES
Mr.. Boutelps Bill to Effect This introduced
in the House.
Three Per Cent of the Monthly Pal
of Clerks to Be De.
Quoted.

Mr.. Bousen OF Illinois has introduced q
bill in the House, by request ca. r. $3.50,
for the retirement of employees in the clas-
sified service Of the government The bill
deducts 3 per cent Of the monthly pay Of
the clerks. 1t provides that three years
from July 1, after enactment OF this bill
into law, the employees in the classified
civil service Of the government shall be re-
tired from duty as hereinafter provided,
and when SO retired shall be entitled to re-
cetve from the said civil service retirement
fund, in monthly payments. an annual pay
ment equal to 90 per centum Of the salary
received at time Of retirement: Provided,
That all benefciaries under this act shall
pay into the said retirement fund during the
first year thereafter 80 per centum of the
amount to which they would be entitled
Qess all payments previously made), and
shall pay annually thereafter per centum
of the amount received. the same to revert
to the retirement fund.
First Every person in the classified civil
service who shall have been employed in
the civil service for period of one year
and who shall have become physically or
mentally disabled for the performance of
his or her ordinary official duty may be
retired upon his or her application, or may
be compulsorily retired, and when retired
shall be entitled to receive from the said
tulu luc payment NeretnD6TOre Provided
Provided, That such retirement to be main
tanned only during such disability: And
provided further, That in cases of mental
disability an application for retirement may
be made by the next friend or guardian Of
any person who shall be declared non COM
pos mentis.
Second. Every person in the classified
civil service who shall attain the age Of
hfty years and shall have been employed
In the civil service for period Of twenty
years may be retired upon his or her appli-
cation, and when retired shall be entitled
to receive from the said fund the retired
payment hereinbefore provided: Provided.
That the said period OF twenty years shah
be computed from tho original employment
OF such person in the civil service Of the
government, whether as g. classified or un-
classified employe and may include service
In one or more departments Of the govern
ment; and periods Of service at different
times. with an interval during which such
person was not In service. may be COM
puted together SO as to constitute a total
service OF twenty years.
Third. Every person In the classified ciyU
service who shall attain the age of seventy
years and shall have been employed In the |
service thirty-fve years shall be conpul-
sorily retired, and when retired shall be |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

At its weekly meeting held last Saturday
evening in Baum's Hall, on East Capitol
street. the Young Mems Literary Associa-
ton debated "Womans Suffrage" the
Judges, after hearing both sides, deciding
that the right to vote should be extended
to women. At this meeting the following
officers were elected for the quarter ending
June 80. 1900; g. G. Payne, president; r. C.,
Palmer jr.. vice president; E. B. Mont
gomery, secretary; W. c. Thorn, treasurer;
D. A. Edwards, critic. Messrs. w. w. Con-
ner and A. @. Bergh, respectively, were
elected for term Of nine months and six
months on the executive committee.
This association and the lakewood Do
batting Club Of lexington have arranged
for joint debate March 81, the question
to be discussed affirming THAT the United
States and Great Rrhaln should enter into
an offensive and defensive alliance"
The Forum Debating Club has also chal-
lenged the associaaonit,to debate upon
Trusts April I The challenge has been
the oakwood club fWIn he held in the hall
OF the Young Mems Literary Association.
Next Saturday evening, March II. the fol-
Loving gu. question WIFI b. discussed by the
ton is solution Of the liquor question"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Benefit of Needy Soldiers.

Mrs. A. X. Capron. sponsor of Harden
Command. Spanish War Veterans, and a
number Of other ladies assembled at the
residence of Mrs. Marshall. 1907 n street
northwest, Wednesday afternoon to arrange
plans for card party for the beneht of
needy ex-soldlers Of the Spanish war. Or
'ganization was effected and the following
officers chosen: Mrs. A. K. Capron, presi-
dent; Mrs. r. 8. Hodgson. vice president;
Miss Myers secretary; Mrs. d. Y. CHS
holm. treasurer. Other members are Mrs.
Marshall Mrs. Sayer. Mrs. Creighton
Marshall. Miss Capron. Mrs. Brown, Mrs
Horton, Miss johnson and Miss Hodgyon.
a COMMITTEES was appointed to secure hall
and perfect necessary arrangement This
COMMITTEES. consisting Of the officers, began
their work Immediately following adjourn
ment. obtaining the use of Washington
Light Infantry Arnory and other essentials
Tree OF cost A number OF prizes have been
promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
New Banks Authorized.

Many applications were 6led with the
controller Of the currency. in advance of
the passage of the financial BILL for per
mission to organize banks In small towns
Acting on some OF these applications to-
day Controller Dawes granted authority
to organize in the following places, nearly
all Of the banks being entitled The First
National Bank" etc.t
Darlington, N. D., capital, $4,000; Mime
waukan, N. D.. $4,000; Cottage Grove, Ora,
$4,000: Engiishtown. n. J., $4,000; Law
rencevtlie. Ill. $4,000: Toledo. ILL.,. 10000;
Wyalusing. Pa. $4,000; BellevlIs. Pa, s25,-
900.
tional banks was granted in the following
places: Benson, Mimi, <25 900; weathettord.
Okla. $4,000; Mamaroneck. N Y, $50, 600;
L io Sueur. Mimi, $4,000; Humphrey. Neb.,
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entitled to receive from the said fund the
payment hereinbefore provided: Provided.
That the said period Of thirty-five years
snail be computed In the same manner as
herein provided for the period of twenty
years In the preceding paragraph
Applications for voluntary retirement I'M
der the provisions of this act shall be made
TO the United States civil service commits
sion by the employe seeking such retire
ment, or by his next friend in his behalf in
cases of mental disability, and applications
Tor the compulsory retirement of any en-
p.oye shall be made to the United States
civil service commission by the head Of the
executive department in or under which
such employe shall be employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
POUNDMASTER'S REPORT
Statement Showing the Work Of His Force
Under Recent Order.
Large Increase in Number of Tags Is
at the Pound.

Mr.. Samuel Einstein. the District pound
master. has submitted to the Commission
ers a special report relative to their order
of December 7. 1899, to organize and equip
an extra pound force by an increase of
three wagons and nine men for the purpose
of capturing unlicensed and unmuzzled
dogs. Starting in with four teams Decem-
Der II, Mr.. Einstein states that since then
2.4n dogs have been captured. Of which
1888 have been killed, $50 have been re-
deemed. 45 sold and 43 returned.
up to December II, 1885," says the
poundmaster. there were 1922 tags issued
to owners Of dogs, and the purchasing Of
dog tags was almost at q standsull, and
had been for some time, but after Deem
Der II, when four dog wagons made their
appearance in all parts OF the District Of
Columbia the demand for tags commenced
anew and continued until we had, March
TO- S.1s4 tags. an increase of 962, the total
being more than ever issued in any license
year since 1873, when the present dog law
went into effect"
The order to lmpeund all dogs found rum
ming at large without muzzles was not en-
forced until December 20. because of the
previous scarcity of muzzles. A number of
dogs wearing tags but no Inuzzles have
been captured. and upon comparing the
numbers Of the tags worn by said dogs
with the register at the tax office 1t ap-
peared that large number Of lost or stolen
tags were on dogs that apparently were
lawfully licensed. Not being nfuzzIed they
were allowed to remain in pound forty
eight hours, when, If no one Claimed them
they were killed. The owners Of said dogs.
Mr. Einstein thinks, probably did not care
70 risk coming to the pound and explaining
now the dog came to be wearing q tag that
was purchased for different kind of q
dog than the one impounded.
Rabies Among Dogs.
Since the issuance of the Commissioners
proclamation on account Of hydrophobia
among dogs in the District of Columbia,
the report continues the officers have been
on the alert for dogs that appear to be at
fected or showing symptoms Of said dis
ease. as described by veterinary surgeons
and other authorities on the subject. They
discovered several dogs acting as described
and killed them at once and sent the bodies
ports from that department proving the
diagnosis to be correct in every instance
as the dogs were suffering from paralytic
rabies.
The orders Of the Commissioners increas-
ing the pound service, compelling the mug
and that no dogs captured untagged or I'M
muzzled be returned without payment of
the pound fee, according to Mr.. Einstein,
have shown their beneficial effects in the
following particulars: First, 1t has cleared
the streets and alleys Of the District of CO.
lumbia of over 2.000 vagrant cur dogs;
second, 1t increased the number of dog tags
ers of dogs to pay a tax on their dogs, some
of whom never have paid, and had no in
tention Of paying the tax; third, 1t has
shown that there are. and have been for
some time past, 10000 or more dogs In the
District of Columbia; and that 1t Is impos-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
Disgrace to Capital.

The location Of the pound. as well as the
accommodations. are unsuited for present
purposes. Mr.. Einstein says, the pound be-
ing built by the board of health in 1871 as
a temporary arrangement, but has been in
operation ever since with few improve
ments. and is termed by the many citizens
and visitors who come to the pound dis
grace to the national capital.
1--WE may be able to control the stray
dogs from overrunning our streets a short
time, but the area" Mr.. Einstein con-
cludes. the entire District Is too large for
one wagon to control. I therefore respect
fully suggest that now is the time to urge
Congress to appropriate a sufficient amount
to build a new modern pound and increase
the service by adding an assistant pound
master. three laborers and two horses and
wagons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
FINED TEN DOLLARS.
Man Attempts to Sell Transportation
Ticket Given Him.

William H. Davis was defendant in a va
grancy case tried In Judge SCOTS court
this morning. He was reported by Sanitary
Officer Frank. Davis called on the SAM
tary officer several times and pleaded with
him for transportation to Newport News.
Yesterday morning his request was granted
and later in the day he enieavored to dis
pose Of the ticket at q scalpers Office. His
excuse was that he changed his mind about
going away after he had been given the
ticket. and he thought he was doing no
harm by selling It.
Judge Scott did not agree with him He
thought the man should be punished for
bis manner of approaching a charity and
fined him $40 or one month on the farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15
TRY GRAlN-0l TRY eRAlN-a

Z Ak POUR Grocer today p show you q PACKAGE
Of GRAN-O. The new food drink that takee tbs
place Of coffee. The children may drink It withootn
injury az well q the adult An who Try II. Ike Il
GRAN-o has that rich seal brown OF Mocha a.
Java, but II " made from pure gFain and 10
most debate stomach receives II without distress
age. Sold By al grocssA
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For a Battle PARK Near Atlanta.

The House commit ssqn military affairs
has ordered favorabIe report ON, the
bill of Representative Livingston of Georgia
Tor a national military sark near Atlanta,
ga, on the site of the b9ttle of Peach Tree
nected with the siege; obs Atlanta Renre-
report. :. =, -
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sible for the small pound force. one wagon
and four laborers, to keep the District Of
Columbia clear of vagrant dogs. when we
have a dog population Of at least 10 600,
not counting the visitors from Maryland
and Virginia, as well as the increase three
times In two years. and In some Instances
nftener.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

Itching, Burning, Creeping, Crawl
inp Skin Diseases relieved In few minutes BY
relieves instantly, and cures letter, Salt Rbeum,
Scald Head, Eczema, Ulcers. Blotches, and ali
and acts like magic in all Baby Humors, hrita-
ton of the Scalp or Rsshes during teething time.
35 cents a box.
Sold by
F. s. WILLIAMS. eth and F sts
EDMONDS & WILLIAMS, Sd and Pa, ave. Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

]. Sherman PETER. son Of W. A. PETER
former United States senator from Kan
sas, was found dead IN a rooming house in
East sth street. Kansas City. yesterday
afternoon. On the bureau was found a box
that had contained morphine and note
reading: . 20. ..--
Father: 1 don't like 10 do what I am
doing. but I am tired
In the dead mans pockets were found
several typographical union cards, one
from ST. Louis. where he worked last Oc-
tober. and another from a Topeka union
where he had recently been employed on
the Capital.
Peher was about thirty years old. and
was linotype operator. When last seen
he seemed to be laboring under suppressed
excitement He was known 10 be despon-
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

DC for this hour for the choice of an
SO' immense lot of little boys 8 to s,
year galatsa wash suits. such Us will sell
later on for 69c, 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

1C1LC. this hour for boys Merrirnac
./2S percn1e shirt waists--the sort
which sell at 2Sc. everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

Gm Or for ladies' black hroadcloth
front heavily apfalquef nwith tafreta six
and braid-fined with "Nubian'' fast black
F,as 1ssat saa fgsn sa y| hsss T. NJ"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

&,X OK for ladies' rainy day skirts-mads
OF reversible pliad back cloakin4,
and which sell usually for So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

O2C a yard for yard-wide henriettRs. 10
such desirable shades as light blue,
pink, French blue, cream, garnet, pearl, old
rose. tan violet golden, hunters, cadet,
cardinal and black-instead OF SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

SSH. on for ladies' black chsviot serge
skirts-have the new backs and
are full In width.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-15

NMC. yard for best quality black and
H2SS gray mourning calicos in splendid
sssortment-the 61ac. quality.