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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
"Iy DARKEST ENGLAND
The Scheme OF Social Regeneration SharpI
Criticised.

Criticised.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Times today pub
lished three-head column article severely
criticising Gen. Booths scheme of social re-
generation, as set forth in his book, "In Dark
est England and the Way Out" The writer Of
the article says:
.Gen. Booth cannot think he is to be au-
thorized to collect, by force, the moral luna
tics-irredeemable slaves of vice, crime and
drink. He cannot expect us to believe he can
compel to work men who admittedly will not
work, or that any colony of such men even
under the stimulus of the lash, which Gen.
Booth is too clever to ask for. could be COM
PEELED 20 be self supporting"
The article accuses Gen. Booth OF a childlike
ignorance of farming and of recklessness in en-
tering on contract for the purchase of land
for farm colony in Essex. 1t admits that there
is likely to be certain percentage Of successes
in connection with the farm and colony scheme,
but questions wheth II Gen. Booth is the right
man to control the operations.
The editorial states that the article is the
first irstalment OF a CRITICAL examination of the
scheme bya well.qualihed writer. and says: ''We
do not affecttoregard the scheme with anything
but profound distrust We urge the public
not to conclude in fit of hysterical emotion
that Mr.. Booth deserves to be intrusted with an
immense sum Of money, but wait and hear
everything that can be urged against the
scheme
Inc friends OF Gen. Booth claim; that the
resignation Of Commissioner Smith and the as
sertion that the general is not the author Of
lin Darkest England" are incidents in plan
formed and persiste ntly followed by leading
ecclcsiastics OF the established church to break
down Booths scheme for the relief Of suffering
mankind; that he has gained the enmity of the
church by showing the inadoqnacy Of its relief
methods and by Offering plan that might put
the church to shame by proving really effective.
AZ to authorship, the general AYERS that he is
the author Of every material idea iii his book
and that the charge that he has done wrong in
accepting credit for authorship is last effort
made to break him down when all others have
failed. Commissioner Smith is accused of jeal-
ousy of Booth and also Of having been seduced
from his allegiance to the army by prospects Of
II salarieu position with one OF the regular
church mission organizations in the east of
London. They admit that several prominent
dignitaries of the established church have in
dorsed their methods. but they claim that these
are exceptions and that the great body of the
beneticed clergy are bitterly opposed to the
army. II is likely that contributions to the
Booth fund will cease until the real significance
Of Commissioner Smiths resignation is de-
veloped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Fon Woxrs

Who suffer from nervous and PHYS debility great
help 10 found in taking Ayers Ssrsapsrla. II pro-
duces the rapid effect Of stimulant without the in
furious r-sction that follows the OF stimulsns.
The result CT taking tins medicine is permanent in
crease strength AMI viSur. both of Inin anil body
81 nni Ayers Sarsaparills lust what have needed
Cor long time. have triei different medicines or
TONES. bus nsver found until used this. My
trouble has been Low state Of the blood causing faint
turns. Lena UConnor, III Vernon ST.. Boston.
Mass.
Il have been victim for the past two years Of
er.l weakness with turns % fsnting Have tried
rons remedies but with little relief till used Ayers
SArsaparillA. Some 81 4 months since BEGAN to use
this remedy. and greatly benefited. Miss X Z.
Whit. Somerviile, Mass.
This TO certify that have been usng Ayers Sar-
saparilia time and IL has done world Of
good. IL has cIiret my headache; cleared my blood
and hslped me in every way. and am determined to
USE II ,ong l need such medicine. Mrs Tan
l52 Frs, street. Lowell. Mass.
AYERS sARsAPARILL.A
Prepared by
DIR. J. G. AVER CO.,
Lowell. Mass.
Sold BY druggists, 81; six. s.. Worth % bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
BURNING OF THE SHANGHAI.
Over Two Hundred Lives Losf-Passengers
and Grew i'm q Terrible Panic.

Over Two Hundred Lives LOsf-Passengers
and Grew i'm q Terrible Panic.
LONDON. Dec. 27.-Further advices from
China as to the burning of the steamship ShaIsg-
hal near WI Hu, In the province of Nghap Hoei
about fifty miles from Marking. show that the
disaster was much moro serious than at first
imagined The earliest adviees received stated
that the victims consisted o' about sixty natives
together with several European officers, who
were supposed " have met death either in the
flames or subsequently by drowning while at
tempting to escape from the burning vessel. 1t
now seems that the number of lives lost will
amount to over two hundred, and that they
all lost their lives by drowning. A terrible
panic il appears. occurred among the Chinese
passengers and crew soon ~ the alarm of
hre was heard, and the panic increased terri
biy when the flames spread beyond the con-
troll of the terror-stricken crew. The few Euro
peau officers on board the Shanghai seem to
have done their best to maintain some kind Of
order among the Cinnamon, but without re-
cult. The large majority of those who lost
their lives did 50 by jumping overheard i'll
order to escape from the flames; others met
their deaths through the swapping Of the
elumsily lowered and overcrowded boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
DIED.

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ax ysAry and too usouths-
Funeral strictly private.
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brother OF Ma. Andrew BALDWIN.
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COMPTON,; o. SATURDAY. Decembsr q. 100. .
b; COMPTON. se.cd sixty-six yesn.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
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In chapel HoSdsy. December S Il 3p.m4
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oAl1AaHER. Q. pscs@hr q. $500, JOHN
dencs. SIS 6lxth sfrgs4 aolth ys9.
Fgneral q 80 an. Monday. Dsusunhw a npun
%. Domtnfeb Catholic Church-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
THE STRIKE IN SCOTLAND.


Improvement Made by the Railroad Conn
panies in Train Service.
GLASGOW, Dec. N.-There is slight change
for the better in connection with the railroad
strike. Even the strikers admit that the rail-
road companies are making improve
ments in the train services. The
number, regularity and punctuality
of the trains are increasing, and with this i'm
provement the hopes of success for the strikers
get smaller and smaller. The North British
railroad directors have declined to allow the
Motherwell engine drivers to return to work.
in spite of the fact that these men have ten
dered their submission and would be Of great
assistance in breaking up the remains of the
strike. coal. with the drivers assistance. could
be brought in considerable quantities from
Motherwell. which is coal district situated
about Is miles from this city. The freight
traffic il still in state of almost complete par
alization and the number of factories and mills
which are closed on account Of strike increases
day by day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
A STRANGE PHENOMENON.
A Section Of Clear Water in q Stream Her
tOfore Always Muddy.

tofore Always Muddy.
special from Princeton, KY, SAYS: One of
the strangest phenomena occurred here this
week. The facts are vouched for by Rev. B. d.
Clark, a minister Of the Princeton Baptist
a section of perfectly clear water was discovered
floating slowly down the Underwater river, q
small stream flowing along the northern
border of Caldwell county. Both above
and below this section the water In the river
was very muddy, while in the clear section
the river bottom could be EARLY seen. 1t
was observed that fish were collecting In
great numbers in the clear water. The water
passed with the current slowly down the
river until it neared the water mill run by O..
Hunter. The muddy water below gradually
flowed over the dam, and the section OF clear
water. now in close proximity to the dam,
was fairly alive with fish, such az trout,
perch, salmon and cat, ranging In size from
ten pounds down. The strange affair soon
became known throughout the neighbor-
hood, and over one hundred persons assembled
on Saturday evening and Sunday morning TO
see it. A number OF the young men and boys
killed several dsh with gigs, but the water wss
30 deep that their success was not very
great. But Hunter, the owner Of the mill,
had quite harvest of nsh a. they rushed by
scores into q trap in connection with the dam.
the section Of clear water and puahed the latter
over the few low places In the dam the fab
seemed frantic, and rather than return into
the muddy stream would rush against the dam
Many Of them threw themselves out on top Of
the dam and were picked up. Hunter kept his
min running until nate Saturday night,
and numbers Of the hsh ran into the bead nacc
and their heads were cut on By the wheel
Once during the night The wheel stopped and
when the min men Investigated the cause they
found that . large 6sh bad been caught In the
wheel. The clear water had al dfnppeared
Sunday afternoon, sitter Furnishing excifement
There q here no explanation Of this Orange o.
curTsnos, - the river b alvays muddy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
A MOST BRUTAL MURDER,
Winnie Croupe, An Attractive Hungar
Girl, Hacked to Pieces.

Girl, Hacked to Pieces.
SAYvIILE, Ii, Dec. 27.-The news Of most
brutal murder at Bobemiaville, two miles north
of here, was received this morning. Bohemia
vile is small settlement inhabited chiefly by
Poles and Hungsrians. They are an ignorant
lot. This morning the inhabitants Of that
hamlet became wildly excited when thcy
learned that murder had been committed
among them.
The body of Winnie Croupe, an attractive
Hungarian girl, was found hacked to pieces.
The limbs had been severed from the trunk
and the body itself was cut to pieces. Nothing
I, manned Of the once comely girl but bloody
mass Of flesh and bones 1t was a CHASTITY
sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

all-until Mr.. Stewart introduced the Rev. Or.
fsrscn Of the Church Of the Reformation,
who said grace. The anti turkey petition
Tor blessing was not long
one. but some Of the kids looked as though il
was hardly necessary. But few of them have
been accustomed 20 religious services in con-
nect1on with meals. although meals are scarce.
Inc amen was like the word go" in a pie
eaung contest 20 good many Of the your 2
sers, but TO the credit of the great ma
!ority pc it said the behavior as a whole was
iar better than could possibly have been
evidently unfamiliar with the fashionable meth
oQs OF using knives and forks, and once in q
whlle some child Of nature would scorn me-
chsnicaI assistance and convey his
food mouthwsrd az natural. Occasionally
II would be evident 20 close observer that
there were those present who had received a
course OF training in table manners that was
considerably superior To their average oppor-
tee.
THE PRESENTS DISTRIBUTED.
Music accompanied the neal. and when the
nrst batch of $50 was satisfied. when the liberal
quotas OF ice cream had been consumed. when
the big paper bags which had been placed
beneath each plate and received the delicaci,-s
which could not be consumed on the
the spot, the band played q most appropriately
~
ant feature. The long line Of well-fed children
was paraded past the stage front and each OF
the happy Youngsters was presented with toy
and box OF candy; occasionally with warm
cap or some other only too-apparently neccs-
sary article OF clothing. For the girls there
were principally dolls; the boys secured poke,
knives boxes of dominoes, checker boards and
men. marbles, rubber balls. guns, swords,
building blocks and even tiddledy-
wink sets. The supply of candy
the demand. and lots Of the little ones received
Christmas cards in addition TO the other evil
dences of that spirit of Christian charity
which was very actively abroad in Eas'
Washington today. As a rule. though. the
cards were reserved for the sick ones whoss
disability prevented attendance at the banquet
the pretty pictures and notices will be de
livered to them this evening and will be jov
fully pasted into crudely manufactured scrap
books.
THE SECOND INsTALLMENr.
The second half Of the multitude OF ticke
holders was admitted shortly after O'CLOCK
and experienced the same kindly care
full treatment which had been accorded thos,
who had departed homeward. most OF then
bearing away in the paper bags something for
the equally poor. but more hungry ones. who
had not been able to attend.
The growth of charitable sentiment in Eas
Washington can easily be gagged d,
the fact that this year the quantity o.
edibles and presents and cash wal
far in advance of the returns for any previou,
childrcn's dinner. There was more of earnes
effort than ever before and the result was cor
respondingly more successful and gratifying
The following subscriptions in addition {,
the many previously mentioned in The STAI
were received this morning: NJ. J. Weller. SIS
Miss Obcrly, S4.75; Mrs. Vim. NJ. Springer, q
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
TROOPS FOR FORT BIDwELL.
Capt. Lee Reports Against Abandoning tn
Post.

Secretary Proctor is now considering the re-
port of Capt Lee. who was recently sent from
San Francisco to Fort Bidwell. Cal. to inves,i-
gate the truth of the reports that the abandon
ment of that post won!d be a dangerous move
owing to the temper of the Piute Indians set
tied around there
The report states that although the rumors
are somewhat exaggerated there j. no reason
for disregarding the warnings. and recommends
that the post be re-established. The Secretary
has reached no decision in the matter. bnt il is
probable that he will order that at least one
company be stationed there in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
THE FINANCIAL MEASURE.
Only One Republican Member of the Ca

Only One Republican Member of the Com
mittee Present-Nothing Done OF Course.
There was not n committee meeting on the
Senate side today, and as but one republican
member of the finance committee (Sen-
ator Hiscock) was at the Capitol there
was not even conversations
reference among Senators 70 the financial bill
which was but few days ago the all-absorbing
topic Of interest. Ii is an undcnisble
fact that the conservative element
among the republican Senstors-those who
believe that there should be no legislation at
all on financ ial matters-hsye gained some
ground by the intervention of the holiday
season. They relied largely upon q
heavy Christmas trade with correspondence
quickened circulation of money to allay the
agitation among the business men Of the coun-
try. They also calculate that the de-
Law gained by the recess would increase Tie
individual discomfort with the caucus financial
bill, and here again they seem TO have been
partially successful. But the extent Of the dis
affection cannot yet be foretold. and II the
pending business in the Senate il disposed Of
within reasonably short space Of time, il 10
probable that the financial bill will be brought
up by the votes of the Senators who feel that
while il IL not acceptable 70 them in every par
ticular, still il is the best compromise measure
attainabie.
THE HOUSE PRACTICALLY DEsERrID.
With tine exception Of q coterie Of newspaper
men chatting with Representative Crisp Of
Georgia, the hall of the House was well nigh
Wade were the only members present, and they
were engaged in their correspondence. There
was dearth Of gossip and the news gsthorcvs
found their search boobies one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
The Csarewitch R.eal,ed Houe,

Duniaps Cable Dtspatch to The Evening Star.
Sr. PETERSBURG, Dec. T.-The journey of
the young Czarewitch Nichols around the
world, which was to last year, has been
brought to . sudden end and he win soon be
recalled. This decision has been taken by the
GEAR chiefly because the csarina has been lately
much disturbed by fears Of ssaassinstian and
reach home in safety. In fact ahe has already
suffered 20 intensely from the separation that
the car has felt compelled 10 yisld to her
WisheA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
New Hampshire's Political Puzzle,

CONCORD, Nh, Dec. 27.-Copies Of the petit
ton of Harry Bingham and other democrats
for an injunction to restrain Clerk Jewett from
placing the names of 'if entitled" members
upon the roll of the next house with "a notice
that hearing will be held thereon before the
full bench Of the supreme court Tuesday after
noon are being served upon the forty members
thus elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Fon The BLoop.
CASH On Credit.

Cur f=T stock Of Furniture. Carpets &c. Is now
pI,te ana, il you PURCHASING anything
in cur line il will be your interest to call be
fore io:ns SOFAS coni.den: you from
&c 10 - per your purchase. Below We mention
Anew OF cur many BARGAINS and advantages
Wewil sell you = Handsome SOLID OAK ANTIQUE
FINISHED BED ROOM SUITE. pieces, for s11
cash or Is ON credit
We viii sell you 1-piece PARLoR SUITE. solid
walnut frames upholstered the best hair CLOTH for
s.scz Or $50 On credit.
We will sell you n 7-piece PARLoR SUITE. solid
walnut frames. upholstered in plush. combination col
eIs. .or s:,s cash so On credit
We will sell you good wovES-wIRE BED
SIZING for So cash g., 20 on credit
We Will sell you a good quality BRUssEI-s CAR
III for 6r. yer yard cash Gc. per yard credit.
wswiI sell you good INGRAM CARPET for aoc-
ger yard cash or &c. ger yard on credit
We sew and lay all CARPETS free of cost and do not
charge Cor tie waste in matching hguresL
We Will soil all CARPETS. MArrIN0s AND OIL
CLOTHS on credit az an advance Of cents pcr yard
I'll the lowest cash price.
EASY WEEKLY or MONTHLY PAYMENTS taken
On all credit sales and notes required
CASH DISCOUNT Above, On all accounts settled
" t.Vry days.
y. GROGAN,
sll-6m It'd and 74l Tn o. nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Burning of Il Hotel,

PLArrsBuRG. NY, Dec. 7.-The Mount Por-
ter House, located at Keene Valley. was burned
at o'clock yesterday morning. The hotel was
owned by New York capitalists and managed
by Mr.. James Holt. The structure was COM
pleted last summer and cost $4,000. The fire
originated in the parlor on the ground floor
and in very short time the fine building was
burned to ashes The fire is believed to have
been of incendiary origin. The insurance on
the building was $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
O,BD1EN AND PARNELL.
II II Said That They VIII Hold . Confer
euce Next Week.

PARIS. Dec. H.-Mr. Vim. O'Brien has not
yet seen SIR Parnell, but 1t Is said he expects to
meet him next week. The announcement
made in the Newspapers of this city that the
formal cvnfsreBee between the Irish
leaders viii take place on Monday next n Of
feislly stated 70 be premature. Mr.. OBrien
complains Of the number Of false statements
made in the newspaper bers and attributed TO
Mr.. Gill and 10 himself Mr.. D Brien especially
Glasses rs untrue the assertion made that be
would recommend that Mr.. PArpeu Be main
tanned ~ leader Of the Irish party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
MARRIED,

JoNES-McGOwAN. On Decemtar ID 1870,
by Rev. Henry Raker. ID. D., Of wsshineton, HHNRf
v. JONES OF Baltimore and MAMIE MCGOWAN Of
Brandon. Miss. lhslttrnore and Annapolis papess
please copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

Should be pure beyond doubt All cou.oiaseurs
have phenomenal confidence in the choice Bor-
deaux wines of J. Calvet 4 Co., for which p. do
leading grocers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

The IRoorors AT SAMOAN IsLAspe.-The Nsvy
Department is informed Of the arrival Of The iro-
quois at fango fango. Tuluiu. samoan isisnos.
Officers OF the crew were reported well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Newspaper Reduces II. Price,

n NeWspSper nsuuCeS It3 RfJce.
BosroS, Dec. N.-The Boston Daily Alder
tiser, which about year ago reduced it's price
from four cents to three, announces that be-
ginning January it will be made two-cent
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
THE HOUSE PRACTICALLY pEsEErrp.

Range Of the Thermometer
The following were the readings at the signal
Office today: 8 an, is; Pm, 50; maximum,
80; minimum, l6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

Wm. O. vierbuehsa, dry goods dsaler q
l1al 11th street southeast les snads n aallgn-
nent for the bsnsGt oe hi cEsdites - \
Dshrsnd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

PASSED ASSISTANT EsGISkkR wErsrks. U.S.A-,
has been ordered 20 duty in the bureau q
steam engineering, Navy Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

CALLED on THE PREsIpKST.-The Prersdents
callers this morning included the Attorney
General. the Secretary OF the Navy, Senssoss
Dolph and Spooner and Rspresentanves ~
kinley and yLnSchaick and ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Washington News and Gossip
NEW yxaR.s RncEPTsoNs

Wednesdays srAR viii contain INST on -
cons who will receive on New yesr'sdAy' 1hoss
wishing to announce thst they VII o. v'n
not receive should send authorized ssssemsn~'
for which there will he no charge, 70 Tn srAs
ONCE as soon a. possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

cHrRokEE Strip BooxkRs.-The War Depart
meat has received no information In regard -
the reported contemplated invasion Of IL
Cherokee strip. The department. commander
has standing instructions 60 keep the boomers
out at all hazards and War department offieiais
have no doubt that the soldiers will carry 90
the instructions 60 the letter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
Two Dinners Today Attended by Hundreds
of Little Ones.

A BIG CHRISTMAS TREE AND TEMPTING BAN
QUIET AT THE NATIONAL. RIFLES ARMoRY-
THE EAST WASHINGTON CLUB AND THE WAY IT
ENTERTAINED AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

WHAr Scorr,s ExU1sIox Has
DONE
OVER - POUNDS GAINED IN TEN WEEKS.
EXPERIENCE OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN.
THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR THE
SUPPRESSION VI VICE,
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18th. 1885.
I took . severe cold upon MY chest and lungs and
dbl give it proper stenTio.. u developed into
bronchitis AMI in the fsli If the same year was
threatened with CONSUMPTION. Physicians orlered
me ~ a more cunaeni1I climate and cam. 10 San
Francisco. my arrival commenced taking
Scott's Emulsion OF Cod Liver Nl ami Typo
pEOspEtes uiarly three times day In ten weeks
my aVOirIupOs 15j TO $50 pounds and over
the cOaSh meantime ceased
c. r. BENNETT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27

Bill sTcSEp.-The President today signed
an act authorizing the Bowling Green and
Northern Pacific Railroad Company 90 bridge
ureen and BARRON rivers: also an act suthoris-
ing the city OF Albany. Oregon. 60 construct .
bridge across the Willamette river in Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-27
g. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. dsoa

VDERsOSS SUFFERING FROM SICK HEAD
i ache. dizziness nausea constipation. pain in the
side. ASKED TO Try vial VI Carriers Little Live
Pills.
NO CHRIsTMAs AND NEW YEARS TABLE
~ should 10 without a bottle Of Anxosturs bitters
word xnsl sIYefizer. VI exquisite nsvcr, Re
ware VI o0onssEze.A nlStd.&1