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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
FIRST VIEW OF WHITE MAN,
The Rifle and Burning Glass Were .
Cause of Terror to the Western
Indians.

| 1t is small wonder that the first view
the superstitious Indians. A striking
instance of this occurred when the
Wallawalla Indians first saw Capt,
Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedi.
ton, says Youths Companion. Think
ing to propitiate the savages and allay
their fears of the white men, he
planned to visit village of the Walla-
wallas before the arrival of the rest
| of his party.
With this end in view he set out to
cross the Columbia river in a canoe,
taking three men with him. On the
way he shot crane and duck, both
of which fell near him. He landed be-
fore five wigwams placed close to each
other, but not person was visible, and
the doors, which were of mat, were
closed. Holding his pipe in hand as
an indication of good will, he pushed
aside one of the doors and entered the
lodge.
Inside were 80 men, women and chill
dren huddled together in terror. He
"Sho W Shooh NdSh ny tAC manu-
and said some friendly words, ex-
pressing by word and manner his kind
ly feeling. Their approximations were
allayed until he took out his burning
glass and lighted his pipe by the rays
of the sun. CONSERVATION again pre-
vailed, and what might have occurred
but for the timely arrival of two chiefs
who knew the white men cannot be
told.
1t seems that the Indians had not
seen Captain Clark, but they had seen
the white crane which he had shot fall
just before his appearance. They had
also seen the duck fall at his shot.
They connected the fall of the birds
with his advent and thought he had
fallen from the clouds.
The sound of the rifle, which they
had never heard before, they believed
was signal to announce the white
mans coming. Small wonder, then,
that their hardly allayed fears were
again aroused when he brought down
fire from heaven by means of his burn
ing glass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
The IrOny of Fate.

Among the old and worn, or par
TALLY dilapidated furniture, solo
from the White House last week
was u handmade sideboard present
ed to Mrs. President Hayes by the
young ladies of temperance SOC ETY.
in Cleveland, Ohio. 1t was bid il
10y ii brewer at $50, and is now
used in Washington beer !! arden.
The Ohioans realized too late The
loss of a cherished article, and
wealthy John r. Mclean offered
more than $500 for the sideboard
but the obstinate brewer refuses
anything less than $4,000 for it
Somebody blundered in allowing 81
historic piece to be thus kicked
out, thrown aside, to be thus pnl
entirely different from what was
intended, and equally distasteful
to the worthy ladies who admired
the late Mrs. Hayes for not allow.
ing wine to be used at the White
House tables.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
A Weak Stomach

causes weak body and invites disease
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strength
ems the stomach, and wards off and over
comes disease. J. B. Taylor, a promi
nent merchant of Chriesman, Tex, says
II could not eat because of weak stom
ach. l lost all strength and ran dow
i'll weight. All money could do was done
but all hope Of recovery vanished. Hear
ing of some wonderful cures effected by
use Of Kodol, concluded TO try it. The
first bottle benefited me, and after tax
ing four bottles am fully restored to my
USUAL strength, weight and health. FL
7. REYNOLDS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
ESCAPED An Awful Fate.

Mr.. Fl. Higgins of Melbourne
Fla, writes, "Mv doctor told me
| had Consumption and nothing
could be done for me. | was givel
up to die. The offer of IL free
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption, induced me
to try it. Results were startling
| am now on the road to recovery
and owe all to DIR. Kings New
Discovery. 1t surely saved my
life. This great cure is guarantee
for all throat and lung diseases by
l.. r. Kirk, druggist. Price 800
and $1.00 Trial bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
HUMOROUS.

Shells he a college man?" He
"Gracious. no! His handwriting is per-
-fectly legible. Harvard Lampoon.
Il was always against bars" said the
man with the ruby headlight. Yes,
and when l saw you last you were
leaning very heavily against them, too"
Baltimore Herald.
Church-"What is your opinion of
THE Autocrat of the Breakfast Ia
ble?" Gotham-"Never tried it, but
| guess I've sampled every other kind
of breakfast food. "-Editor's Sheet.
He-"That rural play we saw had a
yoke of oxen and several other farm
animals in it, She-"Did it? Well.
I suppose that's what they call stock
company Philadelphia Bulletin.
Bans Forbidden.-A Phillipsburg
(Kan.) girl wrote home from college
that she had fallen in love with ping
pong and got this reply from her
father: give him up. They don't no
Chinaman marry into this family
Philadelphia Ledger.
what? Fifty cents box for those
pills!" cried the customer, why, it's
robbery" 81 wouldn't say that" re-
turned the druggist, coolly. Mop
mo. Since pills are under discussion
I'd try to be humorous and call it Pill
lage.' "-Philadelphia Press.
Miss Cynique-'I Cont see what you
admire so much in Mr.. Danswell." Miss
Passee-"Oh, he's such a just man.!
He's so independently Miss Cynique--
Eyes, noticed at the Tuesday cotillion
he treated you without fear or favor"
Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
TOUR TO CALIFORNIA.
Under the Personally Conducted System
of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Under the Personally. Conducted System
of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The second Pennsylvania Railroad Personally.
conducted Tour to California for the present season
will leave Hew York and Philadelphia on the
Golden Gate Special. February 10. going via Gin
cinnati. New Orleans. San Antonio and Ell Paso to
Los Angeles and San Diego. Three days will BE-
spent IN New Orleans. during the Mard Graz
festivities. Should a sufficient number of passen
gers desire to travel under the care of a Tourist
agent and Chaperon. a delightful months itin.
erary in California has been outlined; and re-
turning itinerary to leave San Francisco March
%. visiting Salt Lake City. Glenwood and Colorado
Springs and Denver arriving il New York April 6.
Rate. S275 from all points on the Pennsylvania
Railroad east OF Pittsburg. covering all expenses OF
railroad transportation. side trips in California
and berth and meals going on the special train
No hotel expenses in California are included
Tickets are good for return within nine months
but returning cover transportation only. For
detailed itinerary apply to Ticket Agents, or
address Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street Station. Philadelphia. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
One Minute Cough Cure gives re,i,

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi.
crobe which tickles the mucus membrane,
causing the cough, and at the same time
clears the phlegm, draws out the inflam-
nation and heals and sooths the affected
parts. One Minute Cough Cure strength.
ems the lungs, wards off pneumonia and is
a harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases of Coughs, Colds and Group
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take harmless and good alike for young
and old. Eli J. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Occupations and color of hair.

DR.. Bedloe has said that there is
a distinct relation between mans
pursuits and the color of his hair
An unusual proportion of men with
dark, straight hair enter the minis.
try; administered men are apt to
be given to sporting and horseflesh;
while the tall, vigorous, blonde man,
lineal descendant of the Vikings, still
contributes large contingent to
travellers and emigrants. = Detroit
News-Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
The Easv Pill.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers do rot
grippe nor weaken the system. They cure
biliousness, jaundice, constipation and
inactive livers, by arousing the secretions,
moving the bowels gently, yet effectually,
and giving such tone ADD strength to the
glands of the stomach, liver and bowels
that the cause of the trouble is remoy, d
entirely These famous little pill exert
decided tonic effect upon the organs in
volved. and If their use is continued for
a few days there will he no return of the
trouble. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg
of j. b. Orner, Franklin Grove,
Ill. For four years it defied all
doctors and all remedies. But
Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no
trouble to cure him. Equally good
for Burns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. 25c at DIR. Kinks drug
store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Fig Rock.

Boil two cupfuls of sugar and one
cupful of water together until it turns
an amber color. Add little pinch of
cream of tartar before removing from
the fire. Spread cup of chopped figs
in buttered pan and pour the boiled
sugar over them. When nearly cold
mark out in squares, so that it can be
easily broken apart when hard
Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
No Cause to Complain.

''See here" remarked the guest to
the new waiter, ''there doesn't seem
to be any soup on this menu card"
''Oh, no, sir, replied the waiter, nerv.
ously. II didn't spill it at this table
it was the one on the other side OF
the room.'-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Must Blame Something.

Wife-You don't seem to enjoy the
dinner, dear. What's the matter?
Husband was wondering if there
weren't some typographical errors in
that cookery book of yours.-Stray
| Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Afraid to Make a Miatak.

He-It is reported that you and
are engaged.
She-Didn't you deny it?
"No; l was afraid to do so with
out first seeing you."-Stray Stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
WANTS TO INVESTIGATE.
Electrician Asks for $4,000 to Pay for
Study of Electrolysis.

Mr. Walter C. Allen, electrical engineer
of the District, is anxious to secure the
authority of Congress, through the medium
of a 5000 appropriation, tor thorough
investigation of the subject Of electrolysis
as 1t applies to the water mains, fire alarm
and police cables and other metallic sub
surface work of the District Electrolysis
is the action by which metallic subsurface
construction is deteriorated, and is caused
by random electric currents escaping from
electric railroad and power systems. The
subject is one that is attracting the atten-
ton of city authorities the country over be-
cause Of the ever-increasing amount of
electricity used in the various American
municipalities.
Mr.. Allen asks for this appropriation In
his annual estimates to the Commissioners,
the description Of the item in question be-
ing as follows:
ITO enable the Commissioners Of the
District Of Columbia to thoroughly investi-
gate the subject of the destruction of water
mains, fire alarm and police cables and
other metallic subsurface constructions by
escaping current from electric light, power
and railway systems for the payment OF
the necessary additional expert assistance,
tools, Instruments, transportation and all
expenses incidental thereto, S., COO or 80
much thereof as may be necessary"
The electrical engineer requests that the
salary of the superintendent of the cleo
trtcal department. James c.. Simpson, be
raised from 81, 600 to $500 year. He
asks that the salary Of the department re-
pair men be raised from $720 to $500 a year,
declaring it is impossible to keep good men
at the lower figure. An increase from S15-
600 to SIS, 600 is asked for general supplies.
The extension Of the various electrical sys-
TENS throws an ever-increasing burden
upon the maintenance fund. For placing
fire alarm and police telephone wires un-
foreground the sum of $4,000 is desired.
This is decrease from S4395O in the cur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Arion Singing Society Election.

The regular monthly meeting of the Arion
Singing Society was held at the Arion Hall.
No. $50 9Th street northwest, yesterday
evening, with nearly all the active mem
bers present. One new active member was
admitted.
After the usual routine business had been
transacted the election of officers for the
ensuing year was held with the following
result: President. Henry Wassmann; vice
president, August Schmidt; Prot. secretary,
Carl f: Meyers; financial secretary, Ma
thew Siebert; treasurer. John Westminster;
bibliotherarian, Conrad Siebert; banner
bearer. JAG Bruegger; leader, Emil Holer;
trustees, H. Daiker, FIR. Reikeweg, JAG
Bruegger; delegates to the United Singing
Societies of Washington, D. c., H. Wass-
mann, Aug Schmidt, H. Daiker, JAG Brueg-
ger; delegates to the United German Socie-
ties of Washington. D. c.. c. 7. Meyers R.
Maui, j. Wischhusen. FIR. Seebode; commit
tee of entertainments, JAG Bruegger, Aug.
Schmidt, H. Daiker; music committee, Fr.
Reikeweg, H. Schommer. Carl Holer, John
Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Real Estate Transfers.

No 3O5 Fl street northeast-Nellie NJ
Shields to Catherine Culhane, part lot 8,
square TT; $40. II
No. 141O V street northwest-John NJ
Churchill ct ux. to Leila C. Seymour lot
123 square 2O4; so.
Massachusetts avenue northeast between
I'd and Sd streets-Freeborn H. Page ct ux.
to Robert r. Mahorney lots N, S, T, U, V,
w and part Of lots Q and r, square 1855; $40.
Pierce Mill road-Calvin A. Edwards to
Chevy Chase Land Company, part Of
Springland Place; S65.
Alley between G and H, LIST and I'd streets
northeast-Mary Sheehan ct al. to Wash
ington Terminal Company, lot 90 square
10; 1880.
Massachusetts avenue northeast between
I'd and Sd streets-John J. Burch ct ux to
Patrick Gleason, part lot 10, square 1856;
81, 800.
Florida avenue northwest between Sd and
4th streets-Frank c. Let's ct al, trustees
to Florence V. Dreamer, lot II, square $40;
$500. Susan Cornell to same. lot r.
square $40; SO.
Ivy City-Mary A. Mckinney to Marie A.
Wade part lot g, block 7; SO
Thirteenth street northeast between E and
F streets-Andrew Wilson ct ux to Mary
A. McCallum, original lot II, square LOOT:
$40. Mary A. McCallum ct vir, Peter M, to
Andrew Wilson, original lot 16, square 1907;
$40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant Commander E. Thesis. from
duty inspector of machinery at the
works of William Trigg Company. Rich
mond, Va, to Norfolk. Va. for duty as in
spector OF machinery of the Galveston.
Lieutenant G. C. Sweet from duty at the
naval torpedo station. Narragansett Bay.
r. l., to duty at the bureau of equipment
for instruction in wireless telegraphy.
Lieutenant ]. p. J. Ryan, from the Co.
lumbia to the Asiatic station.
The following officers have been commits
Stoned in the navy: Commander B. o.
Scott and Lieutenants c. M Tozer r. H.
Osborn and T. A. kearney.
Chief Boatswain T. Sheenan has been
granted three months sick leave
Warrant Machinist W. ]. Powell from
the Boston and granted three months sick
leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
TO EXPEDITE WORK
CIRCULAR ISSUED BY GEN.
YOUNG, CHIEF OF STAFF.
Methods Of Business to Be Employed
Announced for the Guidance
of All Concerned.

General Young, chief Of staff, has issued
the following confidential circular to the
officers of the War Department:
1.-The following methods Of business to
be employed in connection with the general
staff work are announced for the informa-
ton and guidance of all concerned:
"All business of the army pertaining to
bureaus Of the War Department which re-
quires the approval or disapproval OF the
Secretary of War will be submitted direct
to the chief of staff and the action of the
chief of staff will be noted upon the orig
inal papers, Matters presented which re-
quire special consideration with a view to
coordination Of several bureaus or parts
Of the army will ordinarily be referred to a
division or section of the general staff for
examination. Chiefs of divisions of the
general staff will return the papers with a
memorandum report briefly setting forth
facts, preCedents, conclusions and recon-
mendations Chiefs of divisions will SUBJ
NIT these reports to assistant chiefs of
stah when so required by the chief of staff.
and In such cases assistant chiefs of staff
will note their approval or disapproval of
the recommendation in whole in part
and transmit the report to the chief of staff
in whose office an index record of such pa
pers, together with original memorandum
reports, will be kept, and where final ac-
ton of the chief of staff will be noted In
event Of disapproval of any report by as
Sistant chiefs of staff reasons will be
briefly stated.
Reports Of divisions Of the general staff
are primarily intended to show the cause of
action in each case. They should not be
copied upon record cards. but filed as docu-
ments in the Office of the chief Of staff
Action taken in each case will usually be
in the form of Endorsement. letter of in
struction orders issued by or under the
direction OF the chief of staff, and this is
all that should appear on record cards. The
full record will be made in the bureau to
which the business belongs, and all infor-
nation concerning such matters should be
sought for in the bureau to which law and
regulations assign the particular business.
THE making of unnecessary records or Of
records in offices to which the particular
business does not properly pertain is d.
rectly contrary to the principles governing
War Department business. Whenever prac-
ticable papers will be charged to and from
the office of the chief of staff and bureaus
Of the War Department under his super
vision: the use of formal Endorsements will
be limited to those cases requiring explana-
tons, Instructions orders or calls for par
ticular information All chiefs of bureaus
are requested to give their personal atten-
ton to these matters. so that the methods
of business in connection with the general
staff may be established as expeditiously
as possible. and to this end they should
present to the chief of staff any matters
coming under their observation which ap-
pear to need correction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Army Orders.

Major Francis p. Fremont, 18th Infantry
has been relieved from duty in the division
OF the Philippines and ordered to San Fran
cisco, Cal, for assignment to duty and a
station In that department.
Capt. Archibald w. Butt, quartermaster,
has been ordered to Leesburg, Va, on off,
cial business pertaining to the quartermas-
ter's department In connection with inspec-
ton of horses.
Capt. Paul F. Straub, assistant surgeon
has been ordered to temporary duty az West
Point. Ky.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: First Lieut.. Fred B. Kerr I'd In
fantry, SIX months. with permission to go
abroad First Lieut.. Charles G. Geer, as
Bistant surgeon. one month; Veterinarian
Coleman Nockolds, one months extension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. l-Justice Gould.
Balster agt Cadick F. A. Fenning and
James B. Archer, jr.. appointed receivers.
Morrison agt. Morrison; defendants time
for taking proof extended.
Criminal Court No. 1-Justce Gould.
United States agt. Charles Baker, rob-
berry; bail reduced to $500: recognizance
taken with Zeph p Moore surety.
Probate Court-Justice Gould
In re Hulda R. Botsch; petition for ap-
pointment of guardian fled In re Wilbert
Ruftin; answer filed. Estate of Maurice
NJ. Austin; petition for letters Of admin
istration filed. Estate of Christiana Strauss;
will dated March II, 1885, filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Railroad Company, one one-story frame
storage building. south of Benning road and
west of Pennsylvania railroad tracks,
southeast; cost, $3.50.
John Imirie, one one-story brick addition
and repairs to 2202 LIST street northwest;
cost, $500.
William p. Bateman, repairs to 2O5 C
street northeast; cost, $50.
H. NJ. Dellinger, repairs to 622 9th street
northwest; cost, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Held for District Authorities.

Detective Helan who went to Springfield,
Mass. Friday to arrest William T. SAINT
myer. who is wanted in the city for rob-
berry, returned home last night. Santmyer
was given a hearing before a United States
commissioner at that place. and was held
under 81. 600 bond for the authorities n this
city. He will return here tomorrow in
charge Of a deputy marshal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Excursions Continued.

Inc chesapeake Beach Railway Company
mas decided TO operate excursion trains
.roni washington to Chesapeake Beach a
re" Gays longer This decision is the result
of the plentiful supply of fish and crahs IN
the waters OF the well-known resort. Ac-
cording to the opinion of lovers of the sport
this year has been the most successful ever
known at the beach in the catch of Ash and
crabs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Firemen on Tour

The Vigilant Volunteer Fire Engine Com
pany of York. Pa, which arrived in Wash
ington Friday. left the city on the APO train
for Baltimore Saturday afternoon. The fire.
men will proceed from Baltimore to their
homes in York. The members of the COM
pany expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the courtesy and hospitality
extended to them by local firemen while in
the national capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

Fred Schwab of 9O5 e street northwest
became Ill while attending the funeral of a
relative at Glenwood cemetery Saturday
afternoon. He was taken to the home of q
friend. l26 b street northwest and was
given treatment by a physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

The three-months-old infant of Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Shaw of Harrison street An
acostia. died suddenly Saturday night AS
there had been no physician in attendance
prior to death Coroner hewitt was called
on to give the necessary permit for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
MEDICAL.

DIR. Wright, ST. srE isis s, bet rse.
Treatment for Wasting facilitating and Painful
Diseases Nose Throat Kidneys, Stomach. Rheu-
matism- Daily. office hours. TO 1890. 1890 TO
1880. TO I. Sunday, to 1890. Consultation
and medicines free. sel4-d,tf7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FINANCIAL.
kWasssssssgssIsssss;assss sssgssssss,
The r. III. Smith Co.,
Real Estate. Loans, Investments. Insurance,
l4OS MY. Ave-, Bond Bldg.

We've a waiting list of good ten
ants and can rent your vacant
houses as quickly as you list them
with us.
We make it a rule to manage a
clients property in a way to insure
him the largest possible income.
Our ever-increasing business is
proof of how well we succeed.
se14-2sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK
or Washington, at Washington, In the District Of
Columbia, at the close Of business September g.
1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
RIGGS NATIONAL BANK
At Washington, D. c. at the close of business
September 8, 1903.
RES0uRCES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
Southern Jurisdiction Of the United States
Stated meeting of Mithras Lodge Of PERFECTION.
1903 at Z 80 o'clock D. M at the Cathedral Of
the Rite, No. 1907 q st. NV Work - ana D.
ALLEN BUSSIUS 800. X. G. G. d.,
Venerable Master.
JOHN H. oLCoTT. s2o, K. c. C. H., Secretary.
SELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

The temperature registered today by At
hec'- standard thermometer was: 9 am, So;
u noon. 81; 1 pm. o.