Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-26

The President will enjoy quiet Thanksgiv-
ing day at the White House, and his dinner
will be eaten by himself and wife, her father,
DIR. Scott, and Mrs. Dimmick, with a possible
friend or two not yet determined upon. The
family will attend divine service in the morn
ing at the Church Of the Covenant.
The message is now so near completion that
it will not be necessary for the President to
give much, if any, attention to it tomorrow.
He will have it all ready in time for the conveu-
ing of the House Monday noon.
SPEAKER REED CALLS.
This morning Speaker Reed called and he
and the President talked about half an hour,
discussing things polical and funereal. This
is the first time they have met since
the late cyclone. Secretary Halford sat
hard at work making out Thanksgiving
bank checks, out Of the pure goodness and
overfowing gratitude of his heart. He said
that he had good reasons for being thankful
at this season. In the first place he is enjoying
tho best health that he has had since
he came to Washington, and then
his wife and family are also exceedingly we'll
he added that in speaking of politics at this
Thanksgiving q man would have to commit q
grave breach of the rules of polite society, SO
The STAR reporter had to draw the line at
political thanks. Mr. Halford, however. told a
story that was quite acceptable. 1t was not his
own story, but was first told by Gov. Boutwell,,
apropOs of the late election.
Mr.. BoUTwELL's STORY.
The governor has a theory that the two great
political parties were not sin it." Neither of
them had a hand in the performance, accord
ing to his dispensation of ideas. 1t was,
he says, a fight between such elements
gerrymander, and the equally fatal
'.je-ne-sais-quoi. The latter is harmless, how
ever, In small doses and unmixed. 1t reminded
him, the governor goes on to say, according to
Mr.. HalfOrd of the meeting between two Irish
men who thought they knew each other, but
did not After the mutual surprise had gone
and while they were explaining matters, Pat
said to Teddy:
Faith, Teddy, you thot twas me, an Oi thot
twas you, and, bejabbers, twas nayther one av
u.s."
SECRETARY WINDOW.
Secretary Window will eat his turkey sur.
rounded by his family, who will also est
turkey, at his home on Massachusetts avenue
He will probably attend church in the morning
his daughters, the other being away, his sou
and wife and Mrs. Windows sister.
GEN. NETTLEToN.
Gen. Nettleton, the assistant secretary of the
treasury, said that he was thankful on this oc-
casion for the following reasons: First, that in
this republic in the long run matters come out
right although now and then an election goes
wrong; second, that peace, health and reason.
able material prosperity have blessed the Amer.
ican people during the past year. and third
that the legislation enacted during the last ses
sion Of Congress embraced more measures OF
enduring and benefcent Importance than have
been passed at any preceding session.
SECRETARY NOBLE.
Secretary Noble win eat his Thanksgiving
dinner with his family at his residence on K
street. Mrs. Mobiles sisters are now member,
of the household.
posTNAsTER GENERAL wANAMAKER.
afternoon for Philadelphia, where he will
spend tomorrow with his family, who have mo-
yet removed to this city for the winte..
SECRETARY RUsK.
'My Thanksgiving will be just like all Thanks
givings ought to be-" said Secretary Rusk
cts a home celebration, q quiet, enjoyable
day spent at my own fireside with as many u.
possible of my family around me. wish they
could all be here tomorrow, but there will only
be Mrs. Rusk, two of the children and my
self"
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Commissioner Douglass will spend Thanks
giving day in the city. He will attend church
in the morning and possibly visit the District
building and put a few touches on the annual
report Of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Ross will also spend tomorrow
in the city. He will attend church in the morn
ing and like his colleague will be at the District
building portion Of the day at work upon the
annual report.