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today four little girls. who never had a doll.
are the proud possessors of four prettily
dressed dolls. and they're just about the hap
pest children IN town, with the possible ex-
ception Of the four little girls that gave their
dolls away. At IL o'clock today the children
had prettily trimmed Christmas tree and
after their celebration Of the day stout col
ored man picked up the tree, decorations and
all. and carried it off to the room where the
Bulgarian family lives. The children in that
room have learned lesson that was better than
any to be had from books. And this was only
one of many such incidents.
Indeed 1t is better to give than to receive.
THE EAST WASHINGTON SCHOOLS.
The pupils of the East Washington schools.
including the East Washington High School,
responded with alacrity to the invitation to
make Christmas donations for the poor. When
school opened this morning the teach
ers desks in the several schools were
laden with all manner of contributions.
iheTe were clothing. food land even
tot, seven years Of age. brought to the Peabody
building doll baby all wrapped up in care
tul manner, with the inscription, From Santa
Claus" scratched in rude characters.
IN THE GEORGETOWN scHoo1s
This morning the corridors of the Curtis
school building contained a large and assorted
stock Of groceries, fuel, clothes, toys, &C.,
brought there by the pupils of the various
grades to be distributed among the poor and
needy of the District. A call was made on the
children few days ago and the teachers are
much gratified at the liberality of the response.
Later in the day committees from the various
charitable organizations will call at the school
and get the donations.
The pupils of the schools seem to be proud
to be able to assist in the slightest way their
more unfortunate brothers and sisters, and it
is said many a little one has given up cher
ished toy that others might be happy at this
Joyous season.
THE CoLoRED SCHOOLS
This year. as in previous years. the children
attending the colored schools will do what they
can to contribute to the Christmas Joy Of the
poor. Only in one instance will Christmas
dinner be given, and that will be at the
Briggs school. In all the other schools the
children have given money. provisions
and clothing, which are to be distributed among
the poor. In many instances the money con-
tributions will be handed over to the managers
OF the Home for Friendless Girls on Meridian
Hill. The practice is also followed Of making
use OF the funds collected for the pur-
chase of coal and groceries for those in
need. The teachers in the schools endeavor as
far as possible to assertion the cases Of need in
the immediate vicinity of the school buildings,
and an effort is made by each school to care
for their own poor. The work done by the col
ored schools is Of a very practical character and
those In need OF relief and those giving the
RELIEF are brought IN contact through the
medium OF the teachers, who are in a position
to know about the circumstances and con-
dition OF the parents Of the pupils, and also
through them Of the poor in the same
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At the stated conclave Of De Molay Mounted
CommAudery, No. 4, h. T., held at Masonic
Temple last evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Chas. C. NJ.
Lesffier. Z C.; Jas. N. Hodges. Cen; John F.
OSeill, c. G.; John E. Smith, prelate; Frank
Schwartz. j. W; Martin OConnor, j. W;
Thomas somerviile, treasurer; L. q. Stephens,
recorder, and VIM. s. Roose. trustee
Penn Council, No. 6, Order Chosen Friends,
has elected the following officers for the en-
sning term: Councillor. Henry ID. Clarke; vice
councillor, VIM. r. Hillyer; secretary. VIM. w,
5 Dyre, treasurer, John c. Baum; prelate.
Homer b Harlan; marshal, W. H. Barton; war
den, fheobald Frech; guard, Dr. s. H. H. Nc
kim' sentry, Robert McCuschen; past coun-
elor, Morris keim; auditing committee. Geo.
n. West, Henry ID. Clarke and H. C. BROMLEY.
Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, Jr. O. u. 4.
NJ. has elected the following: c., Thomas II
Robinson; v. C., Harry W. Pote. IL. p. C., Jas.
5. Espey; Rec. Sec, A. W. Skunk (re-elected1 !:
Asst r. g., James Porter; Treas. John d.
kolb; Con, b NJ. Martin: W., X. Small; /. s. ].
W. Bright: o. s., C. U. Gatchel; Rep. 10 ~ n
l., A. W. skunk; trustee, b. NJ. Martin
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member Of this AZ he would of most any other
committee Of the House. He is little man,
past middle age. with a very bright eye,a quick,
nervous manner, fuency Of speech and the
cellent worker, possessing knowledge of men
and politics and an alertness which makes
his efforts effective IN any direction.
He has taken an active part in New
York politics, and, though he has not before
His knowledge Of municipal affairs Of New York
fully qualities him for the work he will have to
perform on this committee. He will probably
occupy ratheg conspicuous place in the Con-
gress. having reputation AZ one Of the best
public speakers in public life. Though q
native of New York state he began his career az
q lawyer in Arkansas Entered the confederate
army from there and served through the war.
He has served in the Arkansas state senate; was
assistant district attorney Of New York in 1869.
and was elected district attorney in 1887.
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A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Is forgotten. If there are sermons
in stones, how much more of good there must
be in acts of practical charity. 1t is almost
needless to say that The Stars suggestion re-
sioners and of the superintendent of
schools. The plan was made known to the
supervising principals OF the various
divisions and by them it was explained
school room in the city the scholors were in
yited to bring to the buildings their donations
yesterday OF today. These articles were to be
collected there and turned over to the three
organizations through which it was decided
they would best reach those for whom they
were intended.
HOW THE PUPILS RESPONDED.
How was the suggestion received by the
scholars? Well, if the readers of THE STAR had
made the rounds of the school buildings this
morning, as The SrAR's reporters did, the
question would have been answered to the sat-
isfaction Of every one. Great piles of tea, coffee,
sugar. RICE potatoes, clothes, toys, dolls, shoes
and hundred and one articles besides would
have told you more clearly than cold type that
the children had entered into the spirit of
Christmas and wero only too glad to Join hands
in the good work OF making others happy.
Yesterday the paper wrapped parcels began to
make their appearance and today they were
coming in in a steady stream that gave promise
ofmany hearty meal.
To the teachers who are interested in the de-
velopment Of their characters this was the most
delightful part OF it all-the evident pleasure
the children took in doing acts of Kindness
Wee little tots that have Just started ont on the
paths of learning and have not vet had time
to learn that there is no royal road thereto
came trudging to school this morning with
packages of food or articles of clothing that
they handed over to their teacher. who placed
them in the rapidly growing piles. If she
planted kiss on the rosy cheeks Of such q
youngster do you wonder?
LESSONS NOT IN THE BOOKS.
There was not much studying of books in the
schools this morning, but many q one has
learned a lesson Of love and charity that was
vastly more valuable. 1t was the last day be-
fore vacation and most of the schools were
closed at noon. In many Of the rooms
the children were given q Christmas celebra-
ton Of their own. On the blackboards were
chalk drawings of Christmas bells and holly
branches and old Santa and his reindeers and
all the other drawings that arc appropriate
to this season of the year. In the lower
grades many Of the children recited poems that
full Of mention of the bells that ring, of the
newborn King. of the old year and Christmas
cheer. and Christmas carols were sung right
merrily.
The contributions of articles by the children
were far more numerous than were anticipated.
The schools were given the choice as to how
their gifts should be disposed of. Some
picked out one of the three agencies
that had been selected beforehand, while
others decided that they would give for
particular cases of need that We're known
Of either by the teachers or by the scholars
themselves. In some cases there were chill
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Nothing Left of the President.

London dispatch to the New York Herald
says: "A statement was made in American papers
recently that the United States frigate President
which was captured by the British squadron in
1915 and is now used As drill ship for the
naval reserve in London, should, as Q matter of
courtesy, be returned to the American govern
ment for the purpose of exhibition at the
Chicago fair in 1888 The British government
will do nothing Of the sort, SO I was informed
today by one OF the lords Of admiralty, because
the original President was taken to pieces inJ une
1878, and the President now lying in the West
India docks in London was built at Portsmouth
in 1929, on the lines Of the American ship.
Therefore there is nothing to return"
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A coLoRED SANTA CLAUS.


neighborhood. Where money is con-
tributed the teachers in some of the
schools buy clothing coal or whatever else
may be needed, and see personally that it
reaches the homes where the greatest need
exists.
The pupils of the wormIey and Phillips
schools, in Georgetown, are contributing
clothes and provisions. An arrangement has
been made by which these supplies will be sent
to Mount Zion Church. where they will be re-
celyed by committee of citizens and distributed
to the poor.
The money given by the pupils of the Gar
nett and Sumner buildings viii be sent to the
Home for Friendless Girls
Both money and groceries are being contri-
buted by the pupils of the Randall building,
and the principal, Mrs Tucker assisted by the
teachers will use the money in the purchase of
fuel, and will then see that both tho groceries
and the fuel reach the persons for whom they
are intended.
The Home for Friendless Girls is also being
remembered by the pupils of the Cook and
Banneker schools. part Of the money
thus contributed will be used in buying
clothing for general distribution among
the poor in the immediate vicinity of these
buildings. The pupils of the Lovejoy. the
the good work which is being done by the
home.
In the Briggs School building, 22d and E
streets. a Christmas dinner will be given to the
poor next thursday. his Is the only dinner
that will be given this year by the children of
any of the coiored schools
As in former years, the dinner will be served
under the direction Of committee assisting
the children, who, on that occasion, will be the
hosts.
IN THE SECOND SCHOOL DIVISION.
Mr.. N. p. Gage, supervising principal Of the
second division, was highly gratifed at the
amount of charities bestowed in that division
by the scholars In this division are the Seatou.
Henry. Moss, Abbott and Webster buildings,
| and the amount of food. clothing and other
material collected was enough to fll sew
erai wagons. The goods contributed
In this division are to be divided
| between the Associated Charities and the Grand
Army, as has been the custom in former years
Two years ago in this division this system of
| aiding the poor was inaugurated and it met
with great success but this year the collections,
| 1t is thought. are even greater than heretofore.
At the Seaton building the children have
been bringing in their contributions all the
week. The first articles received Monday we're
| two barrels Of potatoes, and following then,
came barrel Of apples and large quantity
Of oranges. One child brought in q large
pumpkin to make some poor person happy.
Two heads Of cabbage were among the coll
lection at the Seaton. Many of the girls
brought in hats and sbonnets Of various styles
a. well AZ other garments 10 wear, and there
was fully barrel Of small packages
containing such articles - speaz,
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rice, raisins. currauts and other groceries.
such as viii help many poor families 10 hnish
their Christmas dinner. At the other build
ines most Of the donations were made today,
and Mr.. Gage said he thought they would b
turned over to the proper persons.
Speaking of this method Of relieving the Door,
Mr.. Gage said 70 STAR reporter this morning
that he thought il an excellent one. for while
many poor and needy persons were made
happy At Christmas q practical lesson in
charity was taught the children.
In section B of the second division, which
comprises the GALES. Blake. Arthur, Blair,
Twining and Madison buildings, the donation :
were much larger than anticipated. and Super
visins Principal Clark was proud Of the good
work done BY the scholars.
These buildings averaged q wagon load OF
clothing. In each of the buildings the children
donated small sums Of money, in addition to
provisions
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ing - tlii-. all T. .crai. he Will pfoDapiy De
one Of the hard workers of the committee.
Mr.. JOHNSON.
Mr.. johnson of Ohio Is an active young
man who is serving his first term in Congress,
and who, in the very outset, became widely
known throughout the country by reason of
his activity and skill as one of the managers Of
Mr.. Mills speakership canvass. He is rosy
checked. rotund and full of amiable qualities,
which make him popular, and good business
qualities. which have madesshim rich. He is a
been very active in municipal affairs at home.
He has a very wide experience in railroad
affairs and with municipal affairs. He was at
one time secretary and later superintendent. Of
the Central Passengers Railroad Company Of
Louisville. Ky, and ownsa street railroad in In
dianapolis, one in Cleveland. and is manu-
facturer of steel rails.
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MR. HEARD.

Mr.. Heard of Missouri
has had long service on
this committee also and
is familiar with the
needs Of the District.
He is an active worker,
an old and experienced
membersnd has already
done good service. He
is a hard worker and
takes a deep interest in
the welfare of the Dis
trict. understanding it's
needs and approaching
the fact that. while
Washington is the city
OF the nation, activity
and constant watchful-
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Speaker Crisp has given the District Of
Columbia strong committee, composed in
part OF members who have served on the same
committee before. and all of whom have had
such experience in municipal affairs as to tit
them for this particular duty. The committee
on the District has ceased to be regarded by
members as one of little importance 1t has
come TO be understood tina. the people Of the
whole country, and not the residents of Wash
ington alone, take very deep interest
In the capital city Of the nation; that
the people Of the large cities Of the land and
those of the back counties take pride in
Washington and take an interest in all that is
done to make it model capital to compare with
any capital of the world. Members have dis
covered that they are not buried out Of the sight
of their constituents when they 60 on the Dis
trict committee, and some of the most capable
men in the House find it very congsnial as
signment.
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SHOOTING STARS

go they sent your poem back
"Yss. but the editor gave me . very favor
able criticism
What did he say?''
He said he was glad to see that had at last
learned to write only on one side Of thepsper. F"
Upon the pole did Bruin sit
For long hours at a time.
And sadly sing Of woes that cling
About a foreign climb.
II IL eminently proper for a man who is Dor
ing for oil to sign his letters your we'll
visher."
The purchaser of brand-new building boom
lots 10 sometimes reminded that there il . site
Of disappointment in life.
Her Christmas day was very sad;
Indeed, she called IL shocking.
For she.declared that all she had
Was corns inside her stocking.
II the weather bureau can't provide any bet
ter than this it should at least provide Santa
Claus with goloshes.
Bend hard, Chicago, to your task.
Nor time nor effort seek to spare
To win the honor that you ask
None but the brave deserve the Fair.
'How old il your boy2''
Twelve"
Can he writer
mo"
"Read?''
'No."
why. aren't You ashamed to deprive him Of
an ordinary education?"
Hush. I'm educating him to be an accept
able juror and it's the terror Of my life that he
may run away and go to school
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This morning in the Circuit Court Judge
Montgomery, the verdict of the Jury in the
case Of John K Brooks against the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company for damages
for being struck by engine. which had been on
trial for two days, was opened, and ii was for
plaintiff for $4,000 and costs. The complain
ant represented by C. A. Brandenburg and T..
l. siddons, complained that in 1883, by reason
Of the negligence Of . gatemsn at AZ street
and Virginia avenue, the gates were not
lowered on the approach Of an engine and he
In Walking across track was struck and
badly bruised and injured
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The Author Of "Box and Cox" Dead.

Madison Morton, who wrote more curtain
raisers," amusing farces and light comedies
than any other dramatist known to our times.
died Monday in England. There is scarcely
q playgoer in the United States who has not
laughed over the roaring fun Of ''Box and Cox"
and the wit and humor Of LEND Me Five Sbil-
hngs." It would be impossible to give COM
plete list Of Morton's contributions to the stage,
Among them may be mentioned ''The Double
Bedded Room, Lead Me Five Shillings," "To
Paris and Back for Five Pounds, !" Your Life 9
in Danger" 'Slasher and Crasher," White
bait at Greenwich" "a Humping Legacy"
Poor Pillicoddy." Done on Both Sides, ""Box
and Cox" "Our Wife," "woodcock's Little
Game" The Steeplechase," "All That Glitters
is Not Gold, /" Betsy Baker, /" IA Regular Fix"
and Going It." In fact, he wrote during his
life nearly 100 pieces
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Mr.. Belden has had
experience on this COM
mittee before and 1s well
informed on District
affairs, besides being ex-
perienced in municipal
affairs generally. He
has been mayor of SYRIA
cuse. and is interested
in banking, manufsc-
turing and mereantlle'
pursuits. For many
years he was extensively
engaged in railroads and
public improvements
throughout the coun-
try. He is a man we'll
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Mr.. Harmer is a broad
minded and liberal man.
and is one of the most
popular in the House.
In his OWL city of
Philadelphia he is SO
we'll thought Of that
he has found it impos-
sible to retire from
Congress when he had
intended to do SO, and
his election from first
tolast has been without
effort on his part. In
business and in politics
he has been successful
beyond ordinary.succes-
49, IL hoe
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consideration Of Congress. He is a LAWYER bv
profession and considers the questions that
come before the committee from a legal stand
point Before coming TO Congress he was chair
man OF the ways and means committee of the
Missouri legislature and the judiciary and
university committees. He was elected to the
Forty-ninth Congress and since then has been
prominent in the House.
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In the case Of the father of the boy Leo Nc
Grav against the District. to recover $4,000
damages on account Of the death Of the boy BY
drowning at the bathing beach Assistant Attor-
ney Of the District Thomas has filed de-
murrer. raising the question that the declare
ton does not show the plaintiff right 10 re-
cover, &c.
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rival city Of Washington, he has passed
through the schooling Of municipal affairs
which q man passes through before he gets
to be Representative of large city in Con-
gress. and takes deep interest in the welfare
Of the District He is q good worker and a
good talker, with q commanding presence on
the floor, and possesses popularity which car.
ries with it influence.
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CHAIRMAN FEMPHILL.

Mr. Hemphill, the
chairman. requires no
introduction to the peo-
pie of the District. all
Of whom will receive
the announcement of
his assignment to that
position with satisfac-
ton. oceasioned by con-
6dence that the inter-
ests of the District will
not suffer in his hands.
He h"s already rendered
valuable services on
that committee. under
taking the hard work
~htnh r,ixr IL
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Mr.. Coggswell is one
of the solid men in the
House. who has shown
himself to be a valuable
member in any position.
As a member of the ap-
preparations committee
he has won a reputation
as a worker and his amia-
bility has rendered him
very popular among his
colleagues. He has had.
experience as mayor, &c. ;;
80 -, < r.x., - -
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A Pastor Surprised-

The members and friends Of Metropolitan A.
M. E. Church rendered their pastor, Rev. John
N. Beckett, q grand surprise last evening ADD
bestowed upon him many useful as well as or
namental presents Mr.. Hunter. superintend-
ent Of the Sabbath school, spoke in behalf OF
the members Of the church and the response
by Rev. Beckett was extremely happy.
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1,1'a1Us Oh COuEress ne 10 very Tall aEu BIen-
der man, quick in motion and lends a ready ear
anu a clear understanding to every presents
non OF affairs. He will in sill probability make
anercellent member Of the District committee.
lie Is a lawyer by profession. and 10 . Mason Of
me thirty degree, holding high rank in
ME- fellows.
Mr. Fellows Of New York is new member,
Without experiences in national legislation or
any particular knowledge of District affairs,
but he y the sort Of man 10 mako IN excellent
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Working . Graveyard Story.

There seems to be a fraud now going the
rounds Of the city who has invented story
calculated to deceive the shrewdest, for be has
q certain pathos in his voice and approaches
the subject with SO much feeling that one may
easily be deceived. He is described as a we'll
dressed white man Of about forty years Of age,
wearing black mustache, and to Mrs Sar sh Page
OF 406 7th street southwest he represented last
week that he was q stone cutter from New York
and having visited the Congressional cemetery
he had found that the tombstone over her hus-
bands grave had been blown down and damaged
and he was willing to repair it and put it in order
for a small sum Of money. MIRA Page was
shrewd enough 70 put of making An agreement,
and sending to the cemetery found that there
was nothing in the story. As the man may
invent another graveyard story Mrs Page has
reported the fact to the police.
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WHAT CHILDREN DID.
Pupils Of the Public Schools Give
Literally for the Poor.
A BIG DONATION PARTY.
A Great Outpouring Of Flour, Sugar and
Other Provisions-ScenesA About the School
Buildings Today-Loads Of Supplies for
Christmas Dinners.

ERILY, IT Is MORE
blessed to give than to
receive.
This is . statement
that is as old as the
hills and as well estab-
lished. II is not q
theory. 1t is q fact
that has been proved
by the experience Of
ages. To give is as
much of a blessing to
the giver as to the re-
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RoBEHr o. GRAYsoS, charged with embez-
cling 80 cents, was discharged in the Criminal
Court today.
ME-. A. McCREAly, in charge Of vserhot's
avenue art store, was taken suddenly Ill with
pnuenonia last evening and Il confined to his
home.
FRoM J. G. PARxRl TEE SrA1 has Harpsr's
Monthly Magazine for January.