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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
THE PROPOSED INDIAN LOAN.
Second Reading of the Bill Moved II
the House of Commons.

Second Reading of the Bill Moved In
the House of Commons.
LONDON. Dec. 13.-Replying to & aues-
ton asked in the house of commons today
by Sir John Lubbock, Mr.. G. E. Russell.
parliamentary secretary for the India Of
flee. said that the balances in the Indian
treasury for the year ended with November
were 15,240,OOO tens of rupees against
100000 tens at the corresponding time
last year. Mr.. Russell then moved the sec
ond reading of the bill providing for an In
dian loan of f10,OOO,OOO. He stated that the
government must make certain payments
in gold in England. These payments were
usually met by the sale of drafts, which
were subsequently paid In rupees. The pay
ments in England could not be met unless
certain amount of bills were sold. The
closing of the Indian mints had not been
followed by rise in exchange, which ex-
planned the short sale Of bills. During the
current year there had been sold fS79,OOO
sterling in drafts, against ii, 202, 900 during
the previous year. The deficiency must be
made up.
Sir Richard Temple. who has held several
high positions in the Indian government,
seconded the motion. He said that decent
margin was necessary in order that the In
dian government might have fair chance
to successfully carry out its experiment of
closing the minis.
Sir John Lubbock declared that the gov
err ment seemed to have embarked upon a
speculation in silver. 1t was an obvious
consequence of the continued importa ton
of silver into India that bullion should now
be utilized where coin was previously used.
He thought there was danger Of the people
relapsing to barter, similar to that carried
on in China when the currency was dis
pensed with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13

Of people who fill the store to take advan-
tage of the bargains Of the holiday season.
Radical changes. rendered necessary by the
rapid growth Of business at this popular es-
Enlistment serve to present unusual at
fractions to the public. Adler gives all a
chance to buy suits and overcoats for men
and boys at 40 cents on the dollar. Within
four weeks the mammoth store Is to be re-
modelled, and in this time he is going to
dispose Of $4,000 worth Of ready -to-wear
clothing for men, youths boys and children
OF the latest styles and best makes.
Wherever goods that please the hearts
of ladies and children can be found. there
one is sure to find large crowds during the
weeks just preceding Christmas time. This
accounts for the popularity Of s. kann,
Sons q Co., who have Carriers old stand at
Ill Market space. All sorts of dry goods
are displayed on tleir counters at prices
suitable to hard times and short pocket
books, and In addition there is a fine out
lay of fancy articles in the way of silver
tea pots, derby goods, and handsome ebony,
ash, and cherry easles that are eminently
suited for holiday presents. They have a
fine supply of toys and all kinds of holi-
day goods. from dolls to dictionaries. The
store Will be open every. night until 8
o'clock until after the holidays
Every one knows that one of the most
attractive headquarters for Christmas pres
ents that could possibly be asked for is at
the Palais Royal, in its new home, at the
corner of 18th and G streets. Mothers,
fathers and children all know right well
that they can get what they want at this
mammoth store. be 1t a piece of dry goods,
| cloisonne vase. or the latest novel. There
are now on exhibition at the Palais Royal
100000 holiday presents, all suitable and in
good taste. There are dolls, toys and games,
cabinets, silk stockings, gold plated jew
elry, handsome parlor lamps, cutlery, sterl-
ing silver ware, candy. gloves, and, in fact.
pretty much everything that one is likely
to have on his list when he goes out Christ
mas shopping. They are running just now
special line Of bargains at the Palais
Royal, and so many have bought there this
week that vast quantities of goods have
already been distributed. The Palais Royal
Is a liberal advertiser. as the women know
who make a practice Of reading in search
Of bargains and good things, and their list
Of special attractions printed every day in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13

The badges are here. They commenced
to come in yesterday afternoon and they
are still coming. The badges are going. Lit
tie people and big people have been clamor-
ing for them and are being supplied with
the utmost rapidity. Never was any badge
more popular than the neat gilt pin and
the strip Of blue ribbon which is the pins
background and associate. but the supply
promises to equal even the great demand
and in little while there will be thousands
of Washingtonians wearing the decoration
which Identifies them as lovers Of their less
fortunate fellow beings. Last year there
were about twenty thousand members In
The Evening Star Santa Claus Club: this
season is going to eclipse the last very con-
siderably. Up to this time the school chill
dren have not been heard from directly. but
the distribution of pins and ribbons to those
never-wearying apostles Of charity has been
satisfactorily arranged for and will begin
at once. The aim of the club is pretty gen.
orally understood now and 1t seems as
though every poor person in the District
who is deserving of assistance will have
reason to rejoice or will at least have less
cause for sorrow than would have existed
had there been no Evening Star santa
Claus Club. The children IN the public
schools are expected to get their badges
from their teachers. and to avoid confusion
ii is desired that they should not apply for
them at The Star office. Others not In the
public schools may obtain the badges and
become members Of the club by applying
at the counting room of The Star and pay
ing the club dues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
HELD OVER IN THE MAIL.
That IL the Reason Why the Letter H,
Wanted Never Came.

wanted never came.
The longed-for letter that never came is
a species Of tragic incident 30 frequent
and familiar as to have been already en-
balmed in popular song. Misfortunes Of this
description are usually attributable to care
lessness on the part Of the writer. as il
shown by the records of the dead letter
ONCE. But that the postal service itself
may be at fault occasionally is proved by
pathetic complaint which reached the
Post Office Department one day last week.
1t seems that a missive mailed April %.
1890. by young woman at Barlow, Fla,
Gid not reach its destination. Helena, Ark,
until November Is, 1893. The distance is
considerable, 1t is true, but, with modern
convenierces of transportation, it should
surely have been covered in less than three
years, six months and eighteen days. Yet
1t was that length Of time en- route. The
person addressed, a man, incloses for the
edincation OF the department complete evil
dence as TO the facts, including the envel-
ope bearing postmarks and a fragment Of
the letter with the date line.
Now, the unfortunate point about this
incident Is that the epistle so long delayed
was love letter. The Arkansas man men
tons that fact, which is likewise rendered
apparent by the fragment forwarded to
the department Just think! he did not
receive IL Until more than three years after
date. Meanwhile. very likely, he had mar
rled another woman, and the first edition
OF twins is being wheeled about in a baby
carriage on the streets of Helena.
Consider the feelings of the actual wife
II she found that delayed missive in her
husbands pocket. In such a case of course,
she perused it. What shock to her feel
lngs to learn that the gentlemans love for
her has risen from the ashes of a back
number affection. May be it was she who,
In an agony Of jealousy-doubtless imagin-
Ing the letter fresh at first glarce-rent II
into pieces, one of which was big enough
to send as evidence subsequently to the
Post Office Department at Washington.
Imagine the tears that may have been
shed-the anger of a sympathetic mother
in-law, and the disbelief Of so unlikely a
story put forward in excuse for a love
letter three and half years old preserved
In married mans pocket. What weeping
over the twins-poor dears, Ferhaps-and
| the thought may have occurred as a balm
to the husband-they might have been trip
let's. had he married the other girl. But
| the postnark of the receiving ONCE with
| the date Of the epistle's arrival must have
set the matter right. What wife is so fatu-
Gus as to imagine that she was her spouse s
| first love.
As for the unfortunate incident described,
| the Post ONCE Department is consoled by
the reflection that 1t occurred under a DEM
ocratic administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
NEARING THE END.
The Race Meeting mt Benning Closes
With Today's Events.

The Race Meeting mt Benning Closes
With Today's Events.
The sliding races Of the Washington Jock
ey Club were continued at the Benning
track yesterday. and as the day was the
last but one Of the meeting and as the pro-
posed meeting at Ivy City is a matter OF
considerable doubt. there was a slightly
increased crowd of regulars in attendance.
The sliders finishing first were: Shadow,
to and 8 to 5: Berwyn, Is and 6: Roche. @
and 2: st. John, to and to s: Ontario.
6 to 5 and to 3. and Dillen J.. 2 and 4 to 5.
Today's Card.
Today's card is as follows:
First race-Beaten two-year-olds; six fur
longs. Ross Clarus. Setauket. Lonsdaie.
Traitor INion, Patrolman and Hartford. no
each. and Lady Kelly, Florence. Traymore.
Brightwood, Rebecca and Blossom, 1Os each.
Second ace-Three-year-olds; six and one
half furlongs. Tartarian, Restraint, Pekin
and Play or Pay, lis each: Miss Bess and
Marguerite, .ll2 each; Chiswick, Jerome s,
Blue Bird, Traverse and Perchance, ITO
each, and Shelly futile, Orphan and Mask,
l01 each.
Third race-Handicap; one mile. Terrifier.
116;s Roche, ia: Bessie Bisland and Shelly
Tuttle, 10 each; Restraint, 10I; Miracle and
Eloroy, log each, and Shadow. 104.
Fourth race-Handicap: two-year-olds; five
and one-half furlongs. Our Jack ia: Cur
acoa- l12; Torch Bearer, 100: West Park.
los; Factotum and Florence, log each: Doc
Birch, l05; Annie c. filly and Hyaway, 100
each; Caprice colt, 9s. and Mcdonald, Theo-
dore II. and Lady Kelly, 80 each.
Fifth race-Selling; one mile. Bolero, 10Y;
Gettysburg. Arab and Paulette, 104 each !;
Gonzales. Topgallant. Houri and Plebeian,
10l each; Blackwood. 9s; Freezer. Moon
raker, Vanzant, Pan Handle and Bess Nc
Duff, 95 each. and Bunker Hill, So
Sixth race-Selling; six .furlongs. Lorimer.
100; Syracuse and Remorse 103 each:
Strathmaid. 81; Prince Otto. %: Axrael. Out
of Sight, Lita, Laughing Water and Sea
Bird, "a each; Heads or Tails, Willie Nc
Aulfffe and Grace Brown. 81 each, and
Trump and Confederate, 50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
FOODS PURE AND IMPURE,
No Reason for Condemning Glucos,
Jellies and "Artihcial" Vinexars.

Jellies and "ArtiAciaI" Vinegars.
Perhaps it may be thu; the cry for pure
food is q trifie overdone. Many chemists
think so, at all events.
Much has been said in print about jellies
adulterated with glucose and favored other
wise than with fruit juices. But what is
the matter with glucose? A more innocent
substance does not exist. 1t is merely a
sugar that does not crystalline, derived from
cornstarch. The flavorings employed are
harmless. Result some very pleasant arti-
cles of diet, purchasable at prices low
enough to bring them within reach OF poor
people. The latter. who cannot afford to
indulge in jellies at 30 to 80 cents a pint,
get substitute which gratifies the palate
and does not hurt the pocket.
Surely, say the chemists quoted, 1t is not
desirable that the law should drives these
articles out of the market. The same argu-
ment applies to vinegar obtained by fermen-
tation of grain. They are colorless, and so
the manufacturer adds a little burnt sugar
to make them look like wine and cider
vinegars. The coloring it is sought to for
bid by legal enactment, and loud are the
bowls against this form OF imitation. The
grain vinegars are called artificial" sup
posed to be made out of mineral or wood
some. The truth is that they are perfectly
healthful-in fact, much cleaner and more
free from dangers to health than the vine
CARS from fruit juices. The brown color
of cider vinegar is due wholly to impurities,
coming from iron and tannin, or from the
wood of the barrel.
OF all food limitations oleomargarine is
most widely condemned. Yet, 1t is per-
fectly wholesome and a blessing to the
poorer classes. who, through its manurac-
ture, are enabled to procure an excellent
and satisfactory substitute for butter at
one-half the price. 1t will keep good for
a long time in warm weather, which is q
great advantage. especially from the point
of view Of the poor. who used to be COM
PEELED to eat butter that was rancid and
therefore unwholesome. because they could
afford nothing better. On the same &C.
count most restaurants and hotels, as well
as boarding houses, use oleomargarine now
adays. Thousands Of people In Washington
eat it every day at lunch. without knowing
1t. Nevertheless, the legislatures Of some
of the states have forbidden the addition
of harmless coloring matter to this SUBJ
stance, which restriction makes the honest
sale of it almost impossible. The consumer
of butter substitute does not look for
taste alone; he also wants the yellowish
tint to crafty his eye. as well as the palate
Would anybody, 1t is asked, enjoy a cup of
the best Mocha coffee If the brown color
had been removed from it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
Canada Reaching Out for Commerce
of the Pacific.
MINISTER BOWELL TELLS OF HIS TRIP.
Much Pleased With His Experience
in the South Seas.
STOPPED AT HONOLULU.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec 1S.-The
steamer Arawa of the Canadian-Australan
steamship line which arrived from Sydney
via Honolulu yesterday, had among it's pas
sengers Mr.. Bowel, Canadian minister OF
trade and commerce. Mr.. Bowel went to
Australia last September as special COM
missioner to inquire into trade between
Canada and the colonies. He spent six
weeks in all In Australia, and during that
period visited the colonies of New South
Wales, Queensland. Victoria and South
Australia.
Everywhere he received a most enthusiast
tic reception, and at the capital of each
colony was banQueted. He addressed diff
ferent chambers Of commerce, and enlight-
ened them as to Canadas resources, OBJ
tanning in return information concerning
Australian products. The governments OF
New South Wales and Queensland. MIR.
Bowel found very enthusiastic over the
Pacific cable scheme. and entered heartily
into the proposition to assist in the con-
struction. TINS fact Mr.. Bowel considers
highly encouraging, since both colonies
have subsidized the newly built French
cable to New Caledonia. The government
OF Victoria also considered this cable
scheme very favOrably, and Mr.. Bowel
expects they will assist with a subsidy,
while South Australia is also expected to
assist.
Mr.. Bowel had not time to visit Tas-
mania and New Zealand, but the governor
of the latter colony explained to him the
objects of his mission, which he promised
to lay before his government.
All the colonies visited gave cheerful as
sent to the proposition to hold conference
Of Australian and Canadian delegates. 1t
was arranged to hold the same next year
and at the time of Mr.. Bowelis departure
meeting was to be held shortly to fix a
date. Owing to rivalry among the colonies
1t was difficult to get them to concur upon
ton, but Mr.. Bowel thinks everything Will
be finally arranged satisfactorily, as they
expressed perfect willingness to do all in
their power to promote trade.
Sir Thomas McIllwraith, premier Of
Queensland. is now on his way here by
way of Japan and is expected on the Goth
instant. Mr.. Bowel speaks in terms of
praise Of the hospitality of the Austria
lians.
On the journey home the Arawa called
at the Fiji which in future will be the port
of CALL Owing to prevalence of measles in
Sydney no one was allowed ashore. Mr.
Bowel communicated by letter with the
governor and the latter promised the line
assistance by Improvement of the harbor
and also by subsidy.
At Honolulu Mr.. Bowel addressed the
chamber OF commerce. who appointed q
| committee to consider the matter of sub.
| sidizing the line. President Dole gave Mr.
Bowel every assurance of support.
Altogether Mr. Bowel considers his trir
highly satisfactory In every respect. wher
| the Arawa left Honolulu the stranded
steamer Miowera was in dock being re
paired and II was not known when she
would leave. Captain Scott of that vesse
dart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
Rings Under Gloves.
rom the Philadelphia Times

tne
Don't wear your rings under gloves unless
you remember to have them thoroughly ex-
amined twice a year." is the advice given by
a jeweler. The constant friction wears out
the tiny gold points that hold the stones in
place, and unless strict attention rs paid to
them. they become loose in a very short
time. Small purses of suede leather are
made on purpose for rings, or any soft
pouch of skin or chamois may be used to
place the rings in when desiring to carry
them around with one They should never
be put into the ordinary pocketbook, as the
rubbing against the coins is also bad for
them. Diamonds can be cleaned at home to
look as well when done by a jeweler II
only a little trouble is taken. They should
be thoroughly cleaned in alcohol and then
dried in lockwood sawdust. Pine sawdust is
too oily for this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
MASTER PLUMBERS.
They Enjoy Themselves at . Banquet
and Make Pleasant Speeches.

They Enjoy Themselves at q Banquet
and Make Pleasant Speeches.
Last evening the master plumbers Of the
District got together and celebrated the
arrival of winter with it's possibilities Of
frozen pipes and other good things that 20
to increase their bank accounts. The cele-
bration took the pleasant form Of q ban
Quet at Osborn & Hoban's cafe, which
proved to be most enjoyable affair. Among
the invited guests were: Capt. George McC
Derby. s. A. Robinson, Robert LEIGH. H
NJ. Woodward. RIG. Campbell, John Kyle
Edward Caverly. Frank Reed. c. ]. Nc
Cubbin, Henry Walter. E. @. Schafer. e. 8.
Hutchinson, A. Ward, jr., John Mitchell,
jr., NJ. Sullivan. John Curry and E. Ridg-
way.
Prior to the banquet the Master Plumbers
Association held a meeting at the Builders
Exchange and elected officers. Joseph r.
Quinter WAS chosen president James Nolan,
vice president: Edward Mallett, jr, secre-
tary; James Cunningham, treasurer and
Charles Barrick, sergear t-at-arms. The in
duction into office of these men formed a
pleasant feature of the occasion
At the banquet Mr.. James Regain was
toast master. Among those present were:
James r. Quinter, John Mitchell. Capt
George McC. Derby. E. S. Hutchinson, E. J.
Hannah, T. V. Noonan, Samuel A Robin
son, inspector of plumbing; James Nolan
and John Trainor of Baltimore
During the evening speeches were made
by President Quinter, ex-President John
Mitchell, Chief Inspector Robinson and Ed
ward j. Hannah. Then there was a song
by James Nolan. Capt George Nice Derby
gave discourse on the Water Service of
the District" Veteran Daniel Hannah told
about Plumbing in we Olden Time" and
+. s. Hutchinson treated Social Inter
course in Trade" Other songs followed by
John Mitchell, jr., and by Norman Pruitt
The remaining speakers were Messrs T. V.
Nocnan, j. G. McCubbin, z. G. Schafer,
Robert LEIGH, ST., and Thomas Somerville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
Brilliant Chess Playfng.

Mr.. r. J. Lee. the chess master. concfud-
I'd q series of engagements with the wash-
ington Chess Club with . grand simultane-
Gus performance last evening. meeting eagh-
teen of the strongest local players over the
board winning from twelve. drawing
against three and losing to three The per-
Torrance proved an unqualified success.
and attracted an enthusiastic crowd OF spec
tators. Among the distinguished visitors
present was Senator Villas, himself . pas
sionate lover OF the game. who watched
the contest with keen interest and re-
manned to its close. The presence OF Mr..
Lee has created great enthusiasm among
local players. and viii be the means OF
insuring the continued prosperity OF the
local chess club. Mr.. Lee has shown him
self one Of the most brilliant players that
ever visited the capital. fully sustaining
his worldwide reputation. During his short
stay he has made host OF friends. who
keenly regret his impending departure.
The individual scores I'm last nights con-
test are as follows: won-Tibbetts. Tharp
and Mcneil Drawn-Gisiger, Rieman ana
Mundelle. Lost-Dapray. Pardoe. Baker.
Latham, Key. Usina. Hodges. Emerson.
Jones. Barrick, Wright. Dexter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13

LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch to the
United Press from Melilla says that Gen.
Martinez de Campos conferred yesterday
with Muley Araaf, the sultan's brother and
envoy. 1t is believed that a treaty was
signed in regard to neutral zone Gen.
de Campos has declared privately that he
considered the campaign finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
26th
ISSUE OF STOCK.
EQUITABLE Co-OPERAHU
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

TIE 18Th issue Of STOCK b cpen Tor sub
scription and payment, which can b
made at the once Of the asoociatf0o
daily from Am. to $50 pm shars.
$3.50 monthly. q per cent interest pss
annum IL guaranteed until maturity q
stock. when full sarnfngs are paid.
THE EQUITABLE II . eo-operative aving
and loanine Institution n loa1 money
at fair rates Of interest on long tine
and monthly installments and yfelAB
fair and reliable prohts 90 shares.
AsSErS-sl. a.. o26. g.
YEARLY INCREASE OF ASSETS ,1s1 q
RECEIPTS LAST YEAR-si.Ile.o<s.0.
ACTIVE sToCK-sl, 21s. $500.
NET EARNING AND sURPLUs-seos. oe7 q
Pamphlets explaining the sdvantae~s
and benefits OF the associates and ofhsr
Information furnished upon applicstioo =
the once. 1908 Ut.
THOMAS soMERvuLE. PrestdesG.
A. ]. SCHAFHIRT. Vice President.
GEO. w. CASTELAR,, ID Vice Prssadsnl
JOHN JOY EDISON, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
BENZ. F. FULLER. III. III. TwoMBLY,
FRED. W. PRATT, GEO. W. FISHER,
ELLIS SPEAR. JOB BARNARD.
LAWRENCE GARDNER. MARCUS BAKER
JOHN W. SCHATER.
Once. EQUITABLE BUILDING, zoos -
n2s-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
TRAGEDY AFTER MERRYMAkING

An Ohio Girl Shot by Her Lover While
Returning From a Dance.
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Dec. 13.-Mat-
tie Eoff. a seventeen-year-old girl. was
shot and seriously wounded at o'clock
this morning while returning from dance
by her sweetheart, George Huffman, who
put three bullets in his own head and then
jumped from a barge into the river. That
was too chilly death, and he climbed out
and was waiting to throw himself in front
of the midnight express when found by
the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
DEATH OF BISHOP LYMAN.
He Recently Celebrated the Goth An
niversary of His Conservation.

niversary of His Conservation.
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 13.-Rt. Rev. T.
B. Lyman, Episcopal bishop of North Car
DINA, died at his home here this morning
at $40 o'clock of heart failure. He had
been ailing for several days.
The twentieth anniversary of his conse-
Grafton was celebrated here Sunday, and
Monday night a reception was held at his
residence.
Bishop Lyman was born in Boston, Oc-
tober, 1915, was seventy-eisht years old,
served as a priest in Maryland, Pittsburg,
Rome Qtaly) and San Francisco; was con-
secrated assistant bishop of North Carolina
in 1873: married first Miss Anna Albert of
Baltimore and lately Miss Robertson of
Charleston, 8. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-13
Progress of African ExplOrers

MOZAMBIQUE, Africa, Dec 13-Ad-
vices from the interior show that Mai.
Wissman and DR.. Bumiller have arrived at
Lake Nyassa and launched the steamer
Wissman. They have also explored the ter
ritory between Lake Nyassa and Lake
Tanganyika.