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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Card Of Thanks.

The recent sociable and donation party given
by the Catholic Knights of Washington for the
benefit of the orphan boys of st. Joseph's Asy-
ium, was attended this year with unusual sue
cess. and although full returns for tickets have
not been made. we feel sure that the proceeds
exceed those of last year. The work was ably
seconded by the committee on donation SO it is
not surprising that most satisfactory results
should some from the united efforts of those
devoted knights, who not only labored with I'M
firing energy in soliciting contributions for the
orphans (Of course IL Is well known that the
orphans of st. Joseph's depend entirely on
charity for their support), but also contributed
most generously themselves Nothing but the
high promptings Of faith could induce those
gentlemen to leave their places Of business and
thereby sacrifice their own interests to further
those Of Gods poor. Such unseltish devoted
ness must elicit the admiration of all. Both
sisters and orphans desire to tender their most
grateful thanks to the Catholic knights and
also to the community at large for their gener-
GUS response to the appeals of the committee
on donation. Thanks are also extended to that
kind gentleman who donated the handsome
programs, while to Mrs. Copies and the other
charitable ladies who contributed so materially
to the success Of the entertainment by their at
tendance at the tables, especial acknowledge
msnts are due In word to each and all of
the kind benefactors of st. Joseph's Asylum the
grateful inmates extend most cordial thanks,
and to each and all they say from their hearts
very happy Christmas and most prosperous
new year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

From the New York Tribune.
London may not be provided with elevators
on anything like the scale that New York is. ~
said man recently who spent his vacation
abroad, ''but 1 saw lift there the like of
which do not believe exists in this country.
l entered TN Office building in London. which
was not far from the Bank of England, to see a
friend who was on the top floor. In the CORR
dor saw number Of boxes following one an
other up one shaft and down another. They
were attached to an endless chain and were
large enough to hold several persons.
81 looked at the machine in some doubt.
wher suddenly man stepped out Of one of
the boxes or cars which was coming down.
The car, which was going at what seemed to me
n rapid rate Of speed, did not stop. the man
jumping off it while it was in motion. Pretty
soon saw other men jumping in and out OF
the cars. which were about as far apart on the
endless chain as the distance from floor to floor.
at first hesitated about the risking my limbs
and life on the continuance. but finally stepped
into an ascending car Just before its bottom
was on a level with the floor.
mo sooner had done this than began to
get afraid that l might get crushed to death
between the car and the floor or ceiling when
tried to step off. or sudden it struck me
that if did not get of at the top floor would
be carried to the roof and then be stood on my
head in the car as it turned over. was in a
perfect fever Of anxiety and could hardly screw
up my courage to the point of alighting, bat 1
managed to do this when the top floor was
reached. l found it was much easier to get
out than I had supposed, and when had fin
ished my call boldly rode down on the
machine.
81 afterward learned that man who did not
get out of an ascending car at the top floor
would be in no danger of being turned upside
down at the top of the shaft, because the car al
ways maintains its upright position. This is
due to the fact that only the roof of the car is
fastened to the cable, 80 the car always remains
bottom downward by its own weight. A lift
like this may be economical, as it does away
with men to run it, but myself much prefer
the safe American machine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Foreign Tonnes Of Uptaresf-

In consequence of statements made in Mr.
ParnelIs speeches the queens proctor is re-
viewing all the documents in the case and the
evidence OF Capt. O'Shea with view to ascer-
tanning whether there should be an inter
ference by the crown.
The German emperor has sanctioned the law
adding forty-five communes to the city OF
Vienna. The population of the city is now
1,3l5.626.
Prof. Koch visited Minister Phelps yesterday
for the purpose Of explaining how impossible
1t Is. Ill view of the mass of letters and tele-
grams received from America, to depart from
his rule to give out the lymph only to hospi.
tails. He intrusted phial of the lymph 20 Mr..
Phelps. who will send it to one of the leading
medical institutions Of America.
Chief Engineer Charles E. De yalin attached
to the United States cruiser Baltimore, now al
Nice. has suffered a stroke of apoplexy and i.
In precarious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
TariH Revision In MRSieo.

Mr. E. j. Morris, the Kansas City packing
house proprietor, returned yesterday from an
extended visit to the Mexican republic, where
he has been establishing packing house and a
banking association. In an interview last
evening he stated that by authority of Presi-
dent Diaz. the secretary of the treasury of the
republic of Mexico, M.Dublan, has issued a call
for convention of the governors of the va-i-
GUS Mexican states to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
of the abolition Of the interstate tariffs. Mr..
Morris says that public opinion is strongly in
favor of doing away with the local tariffs in
Mexico and that the present convention will
doubtless recommend their abolition. Mr.
Morris regards this convention as one of the
most important events in the history of the re-
public. He also says that he learned during
his visit that the MeXicans are quite ;s anxious
to secure reciprocity with the United States as
they are to secure it among themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
The Hot Springs Tragedy.

Hot Springs, Ark, special says regarding
the suicide described in yesterdays STAR: The
suicide of Mrs. Willie Bell in addition to ex-
ploding great sensation, has unearthed very
ugly condition Of things, which involves the
happiness of families. A package of tell tale
letters were made public today at the inaues,
and duplicates Sheriff X. L. Williams in n liason
with the deceased. The sheriff acknowledges
to have acted indiscreetly, but positively de-
MES their relations were of a criminal nature
If this statement is true the act Of the woman
resulted from dependency and modification
over the end of foolish Irritation. Dr. King
testified that she refused to take antidotes for
the morphine, saying that she did not care to
came to her death from an overdose of NOR
phne administered by her own hand and with
suicidal intent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Miss Susie Bartle viii be at home next Tues
day evening, December q.
Miss Mabel Hudson. daughter Of Mr. Samuel
E. Hudson Of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Is visiting her relatives in this city and is stay
ing at the Randall.
Mrs. Col. Jack Brown has recovered from her
recent illness.
Miss Frances Scott Of Allegheny City, Pa, is
visiting Miss Swope, ia street southeast.
Miss Stella Leighton gave large dinner
party at her home on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whittemore arrived home yes
terday accompanied by Miss Hattie Hale of
Chicago, who will visit them during the holi-
days.
r. La Barre Goodwin, the artist, and his wife
have returned to the city and are stopping at
the Fredonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
ElectionA of Officers.

National Council, No. 3d. National Union,
has elected officers as follows President, Z. c..
Ford; vice president, A. A. Chaplin; ex-presi-
dent, W. 8. Detwiler; speaker, A. c. Parker;
secretary. Chas. H. Calvert; financial secretary.
j. NICK. Eiker; treasurer. Z. J. Sacks; usher,
D. H. Eiker; chaplain, F. L. Bubb; Sata G.
p. HoskinsOn: d. r., Chas. F. Fawsett head
examiner, DIR. E. C.. Harlan; trustees. Vim. b.
Creecy. A. A. Chaplin. Geo. u. Pope; delegates
to cabinet. A. c. Parker, W. T. Gibbons. {. c.
Fort: delegate to fraternal congress. L. G. Ford.
Columbia Commandery, No q Knights Tenn
lar. at their annual conclave held last evening
elected the following officers Jno. X. Robinson,
Z. c.; Edwin b. Hay, gen'o.; S. H. Merrill,
capt. gen.: J. c. Allen, prelate (re-elected);
It. Longley. treas; VIM Pitts. recorder ire
elected tenth term; Ro6t Ball. trustee. This
commandery will attend the triennal encamp-
ment at Denver in 1892 with one hundred
knights and ladies, accompanied by q fine drill
corps.
National Camp, No. 1. of this city at its last
meeting elected the following officers: J. Weed
Corey, commander; George Nice. Smith. vice
commander; +. X. Byrne. adjutant; r. b.
Schwlckardi. paymaster; H. Oettinger. Off day;
John I. Clements sentinel; Past Commander
VIM. Thomas, representative to fraternal con-
gress. and will be installed by the past advocate
general. Watson J. Newton, on the first Wcdnes-
day in January, 1891.
At the regular meeting Of Halcyon Com
mandery, No. 128. U.O.G.C., last evening the
following officers were elected for the term be-
ginning January l, 1891: Noble commander,
Gerhart E. Topper; vice noble commander.
Mrs. Mary r. Stetson; worthy prelate. Mrs.
Florence A. Johnson; keeper of records Jos.
IrainOr: financial keeper of records. Robert ID.
Weston; treasurer, james s. Sharpe: worthy
herald, WHY'S s. Stetson; warden Of the inner
gate, Mrs. Rosanna NJ Humphrey; warden of
the outer gate Andrew II. Stamp past noble
commander, Thomas Humphrey; trustees.
Rosanna NJ. Humphrey; representative to the
Grand Commandery, Andrew H. Stamp; alter
nate, Robert d. Weston.
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Too Busy to Buy Anything.

From the New York Herald.
mamma couldn't get my school bag today
when che was out, complained little schoo
girl. ''She was too busy shopping to buy any.
thing"
''Will some one wait on me?' said a sharp.
featured woman in a querulous voice about a
quarter of one evening at one Of the swell
dry goods stores on 9th avenue. I'm in a
hurry"
who was occupied with another patron. John
came along ut a rapid rate and hurriedly
grabbed down several big bundles of white
cloth. The lady felt and fumbled and twisted
the end of the cloth over her forefinger, looked
up at the ceiling, thought minute and hurried
of.
''What'd she buy?' said Johns fellow
workman.
'Nothin," said John. 'Nothin'; she was in
too big hurry to buy anything"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
A Blow to ReciDrOcitv.

Mr. Erastus Wiman. in an interview regard
ing the defeat of the reciprocity candidate at
the election held in South Victoria. Ont. on
Thursday said: This is blow between the
eyes for the cause of reciprocity between the
United States and Canada. The question of
trade with the United States was the pivotal
point upon which the whole contest turned
Both tories and liberals had made up their
minds to regard the results of this contest as
an indication of what might be the outcome of
the general parliamentary election which is to
be held next year. The chief cause of defeat,
however. will be found in the fact that there
has not been the slightest indication on the
part of the United States toward encouraging
reciprocal arrangements"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Theatricnls Sixty Years Ago.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Mr.. John F. Coyle in the last Sstur days SrAl
has furnished Your readers with q very inter-
esting history Of distinguished actors Of fifty
years ago, which has recalled vivid recollec-
tons Of my own regarding some of those the
atrical stars" but Of o date several years an
terror to the period named by him-lSSS
In the years 1928 and 1929 was pretty con-
slant attendant upon tho performances Of the
Jefferson family. which was composed Of the
elder Joe jefferson, John jefferson, his son. and
Mrs. Chapman, his daughter. not his sister, as
stated by Mr.. Coyle. Other members of the COM
pany were one named Wills and one named
Archer. Wills was a 6rst-class low-comedy
actor and was very popular with the people.
The impression on my mind in regard to Archer
Is not pleasant one, from the fact that he pos
sessed cracked and unnatural nasal tone of
voice, occasioned by excessive use of snuff
Otherwise he was a useful man, being the tailor
Of the company.
These performances were in the old theater
on the south side Of Louisiana avenue between
"a and 9th streets, in more recent years used
as variety theater and known rs Canterbury
Hall or The Canterbury" This was brick
building. as l remember it. and as stated by
Mr.. Coyle.
The company. as it existed at that day, was I'M
der the management of Mr.. Joe Jefferson sr.,
the grandfather of the present Joe. He un-
ooubtedly comedy actor of great ability. APP
Scandal with Fanny Kemble as Lady Teazle
IN which characters L have seen them twice.
He was a much taller and thinner vsaged man
than his grandson, Joe. John jefferson. the
son. was a capital actor, but no distinct i'm
preston remains Of the characters have seen
him in. He was a large. raw-boned man. but
by no means corpulent. Mrs. Chapman. to
my boylsh fancy. was "a finished actress and
beautiful woman, and nothing more need be
said about her. except that at this time she was
not over thirty to thirty-three years of age.
while the elder Joe was fully sixty-five have
seen an infant on this stage in the play of
,Plzarro, or the Death of Rolla," which / have
since learned WAS the present Mr.. Joe Jeffer-
son. He was at this time scarcely over two
years of age; really baby.
frequently saw Booth, the elder in .'Rich-
ard Ill' and liking Lear" but never in
Hamlet. and cannot realize that. with his
impetuosity, he could ever have success
fully sustained the character. The same with
regard to Forrest. l have witnessed his per-
forn!ances in William Tell" The Last of the
Mohcans." The Gladiator and Richard HI
but not in Hamlet" Forrest was a heavy
man and hardly of suitable build lin my opin-
ion) for Hamlet. am not, by any means, call
ing In question any of Mr.. Coyles statements
IN regard to these actors. After 1928 discon-
tinued my visits to the theater. In those days
We paid Is cents for a seat in the pit.
THOMAS JEWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

She can look the whole world in the face and he
proud to say. II am Mime RUPERT the originator II
the of cleaning the skin by bleaching" She it
Is who has raised the business Of manufacturing an
ti"le for the complexion to higher level making the
business genteel. legitimate one. A few years ago
everything advertised Tor curing bemishes of the com
piexion WAS looked upon gus, kerry. while today
Mime. Eurpert has the confidence OF ell the world no
have investigated her Theory. Her plain straighfor-
ward, clear explanations at her lectures have given
thousands in every city opportunity while thou
sands more have with their eyes tine remark
able proofs Of subjects with but one side Of face
cleared, while on exhibition at her Office.
Fully one million persons have used her world-re-
nowned Face Bleach. and derived pleasing bene-
fits Thousands of letters come, unsoicie ed contain
ing the most extravagant recommen latiuns hut Nine
RUPERT values a woman's decacy too highly in such
matters to reprint. complete explanation Of how TO
clear the skin by bleaching application at Office or
by mail for POSTAGE.
MADAME A. RUPERT,
Branch ofice-A3O 9Th st. NV
jyl9-str Washington, DC.
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Grain Handled in baltimore.

The volume of grain now being handled by
Baltimore operators is stated to be the smallest
known for more than ten years back. The lack
of business is felt even more seriously in many
other cities which do not enjoy Baltimores add
vantages for securing the winter wheat trade.
All through the fall and up to the present time
the stagnation has been observed. The receipts Of
corn yesterday were q .557 bushels; wheat. 4.O29
bushels and Oats. 1000 bushels. while in the
closing weeks of 1889 from 10000 to zoe. 600
bushels of grain were often brought into the
city in single day. Recently there have been
days when not bushel of wheat has been
taken to the elevators. The short crops
throughout the country last year are given as
the chief cause of the scant volume handled
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The POlicemen's Ball.

The ball given last night at the National
Rifles Armory by the police officers of the sixth
precinct was a success and the amount realized
will pay for fitting the gymnasium at the sta
ton in good style. The officers on the several
committees were dressed in uniform, wearing
white vests and white kid gloves. The affair
was a very pleasant one and the friends OF those
who gave it are going to ask thai another be
given before the close of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Proud to BE an American C,tixen.

An interesting talk, based on what he saw in
Europe during his recent trip abroad. was given
last evening ut the rooms of the YIN. CA. by
Mr.. Simon Wolf. The large audience present
were greatly entertained by the bright and
sketchy contrasts drawn by the speaker be-
tween things as he saw them in Europe and as
they are in this country. Mr.. Wolf returned,
he said, moro than ever proud that he was q
citizen of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Building Association.

The Home Building Association at its last
monthly meeting advanced S7,4s4 to its mem.
beers on forty shares Of stock, being an average
of little over sls7 per share, on monthly pay.
ments Of 81 per share on stock and 81 as in.
terest An amendment was offered increasing
the rate Of interest allowed in settlements and
in redemption Of stock from to q per cent per
annum. From the amendments favorable re.
eeption 1t will probably be adopted at the Jan
uary meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
DRAINING 10 A Close.

~ hANlNO ~ "A SLOSE.
THE PUBLIC SEEMS TO HAVE AT LAST FULLY
AWAKENED TO THE FACT THAT THE
CONSIGNMENT SALE
NOW IN FULL BLAST AT THE
NEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE.
81 7TH STREET NORTHWEST.
Is offering them the opportunity 20 bus hr~tclAss
Clothing at half the actual value Of the cloth. Owing
the continued rush the late arrival of twenty
goods will continue the Consignment sale
for
TWO WEEKS
Longer. Now's your chance everything marked In
plain figures at one-haf the former price Tins
consignment must b sold before january 4. Note the
prices: ~ for Mems Beaver Chinchils 0veroosfs;
worth sl2. $3.50 for Mems Better-Tsde Kersey
Beaver Overcoais; worth Sl4. slOfor Elegant Dress
ONercoats, i'm 80 styles, worth 49, els for Elegant
All-silk Lined Chincila Overcoats worth s5. Storm
Oyercoats at s. 81. SO sl2..O and sl5. Can't be
bought anywhere less than double the price Mems
Suits at $40; worth $40. Good Business suits at
81; worth sl6. splendid Dress suits, single and
cheviots, at $40 and Sl2. worth s22 10 saI. Boys
and Chdren's Clothing in endless variety. Elegant
Smoking Jackets less than one-hah value. Bear IN
mind this sale will continue but TWO WEEKS
LONGER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

q. Prssaexo X Sous.
SIS srH 81. NV.
Dealers in
ITALIAN WINES AND GROCERIES
l. Laborel Meiini. PRIME. Italy CHIANTE WINE,
Awarded Gold MeSlAl PARIS Exposition, ISS9.
A-o ishra Christi Spun.arte aud nom Spun ante,
Mosaic D'As's Srun11rre and ncn -spunaanre.
BarOIo, kart-rs- Br4echetto. Capri, Marsha Fer
Mt braDrs. Lurrs Olive Unl. PxTrr<tzno Gorronxol,
and BcsnaIn Cheese. Dry Mushroom. Msexruni of AL
Kinds and sizes.
A:~atsfor q. Groesin1rr Youn:vife. Nspa County
Cal. Wines and Brznti.s- AGENTS for ,. H. Rogers
Co.. AAysyiile. KY. Ilmestone whissiesl ds-2Uss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20
Last Of the Svnshingtons.

A Dubuque special says: Mrs Washington
Anderson, over ninety years old, Was buried
today. 1t il claimed that she was the last liv-
ing representative Of the family Of George
Washington The remains we're brought from
Red Cloud, Neb., and were laid beside those of
her husband, who was also related to the WASH
ington family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

The Debate and Vote ON the Atkinson Bill In
the House Yesterday.

STRONG FONTS IN THE DKBArE-vALUABLx PRIV
LEaEs GRANTED FREE FCosT TO THE RAILROAD
COMPANY WITHOUT PROTECTION FOB THE PEOPLE
OF THE DISTRICT.
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Important Decision.
IL Is the common night of the people
10 know What food compounds contain"

1T the 81 people
The Supreme Court of Minnesota has recently decided
that baking powders containing alum be marked.
The Judges Opinion recites that for century alum
has been considered harmful as food ingredient and
quotes various statutes forbidding its
Baking powders adulterated with alum and ammonia
palmed of absolutely pure" and public safety
requires law in every State compelling all manufacturers
the ingredients used The Psf suggests that
consumers protect themselves by boyoong every article
which does not carry with it clear of
contains
For years all the ingredients used in Ceveand's
Superior Baking Powder have been published the LABEL
and the accuracy of the analysis verified by u S Govt
Chemists This guarantee of purity and whoesomeness
not offered by any other baking powder manufacturer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20

Why experiment with other colognes when
you can buy the best Queen Anne"-at
Merits. so cents and 81 per large bottle. 18th
and F streets.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-20


Ibis Is HE SEASON OF
JOY. GOODWILL AND CHEER.
Our Equitable Credit System offers all an
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT
''''"
tunity to procure for their loved ones
A SUBSTANTIAL PRESENT,
or before delivery, the articl.-. in the mean
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SEE tomorrow morning. Warrington Herald,
twenty pages
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w. NJ. SHusrER & Sons.

w. M. SHUsrER & Soxs.
WE HAVE IN STOCK ONE OF THE
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ONE LOT OF 100 GENTS PARIS NIUE.
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ALL OF OUR FRENCH FLANNELs
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A SPLENDID LOT OF EIDERDowN COM
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ALL OUR 65. 20 AND soc. PLAIDs RE-
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THIS is A GREAT BARGAIN.
w. M. SINISTER SONS,
els PENN. AVE NV. dl7
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GOODYEAR RussrE Coxp.xY.
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POOR RUBBER GOODS ARE DEAR At
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BILLING A SPECIALITY. nI4-.r