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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
Who VIII Get the Pri.es.
FOR THE POOR.
A Special Musical Service at the First
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
Afternoon.

Special Musical Service at the First
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
Afternoon.
A service that will arouse general interest
is the one that will be held tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock in the First Presbyterian
Church. 1-2 street. A splendid program OF
music will be sung by a special choir. form
ed under the direction Of N. Du Shane Glow
ard, with John p. Lawrence organist. The
services of the singers and the use Of the
church are given without cost, as 1t II the
intention to donate the proceeds Of the col
lection for the benefit Of the poor of the
city. There will be brief service with an
address by Rev. Dr. Sunderland. The pro-
gram will be as follows:
Organ voluntary, John P. Lawrence; I'm
fold, Ye Portals. Gounod. chorus; Scripture
reading: Charity, Faun, Mr.. Cloward pray
I.awrence). Buck. male quartet; address, DR.
Sunderland, offertory, Pray for the Peace
Of jerusalem, Knox, chorus: Christmas s,
Shelley. Mrs. DR.. Gardner; hymn 1888. AIDES
lujah chorus 0rom the Messiah). Handel
benediction.
The Singers.
The choir Is composed of the following:
Male quarterback Scharf, first tenor
George Scharf. second tenor; o. c. Hine,
first bass; c. F. Hall, second bass; soprano,
Mrs. Dr. Gardner. Miss Lue E. H. Wilson,
Miss Marie Macnichol, Miss Mollie Mckee,
Miss Flora Holden, Miss ]. Lusk, Miss N
Hughey; alto, Miss c. b. Rheem, Miss
Blanche Alpwell Miss Daisy M. Dexter,
Miss Grace Lewis, Miss Clara Boswell, Miss
Agnes Hendrick; tenor B. w. Beebe, DR..
d. H. Riggs, w. T. Reed, Geo. Scharf,
Jacob Scharf. bass, o. c. Hine, C. r. Hall,
W. A. Domer. W. G. Decide, B. Frank
Meyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23

The accounts of The Evening Star Santa
Claus Club are being settled up today and
1t Is believed that over 5000 In cash will
be available for the work Of relief which Is
to begin Monday. besides q large amount Of
material contributed in the form Of pro-
| visions and clothing. The returns were
being received today from the different
divisions of the public schools. and az soon
as the returns are complete a full state
ment will be printed. showing how much
money was raised in each division. In
some Of the districts the amount paid in
dues by members Of the club exceeded the
records Of last year. 1t is q noticeable
thing that the schools located in parts Of
the city where 1t is commonly believed the
greatest amount of poverty exists have, SO
far as numbers go. taken the most interest
in the work of the Santa Claus Club. 1t
may be because the pupils In these schools
had their sympathies aroused by actual
touch with poverty. But all the districts
did well. and the good that will be done this
year in the name Of the children Of the city.
and especially OF the public school children.
will be recorded as one Of the most glorious
things Of Christmas, 1893.
In other schools not connected with the
public school system interest was shown in
the work. Out Of Washington Seminary
thirty young ladies became members and
wore the badge OF the Santa Claus Club.
The Friends School, conducted by Mr.. Sid
well. furnished forty eager recruits for
Santa Claus army and other schools did
nearly as we'll Then the friends of the
club and those who recognized its efficiency
as an agency for extending promptly relief
at Christmas time have contributed literally
to the treasury, and the result Is the hand
some amount which will be at the disposal
Of the managing committee Of the club. 1t
is hoped to begin the active work of relief
on Christmas day. A canvass Of the city
has been made by the members of the club.
under the direction Of the public school
teachers and hundreds of cases of needy
ones have been listed. These lists will be
used as a basis for apportioning the funds
among the different districts of the city,
and relief will be given in every case, so far
as the available funds will permit In ad-
dition to these lists. scores Of applications
for relief have been made directly to the
Santa Claus Club. The letters that come
are usually from children, and are OF the
most touching description. They show q
childish faith in Santa Claus, and appeal to
that good saint to send them bread. The
Santa Claus Club. while extending relief
generally, will make the poor children its
special care and strive to see that no little
one Is cold or hungry on the best of all
days. The funds of the club will be expend-
ed for fuel, shoes and supplies OF that char
acter. The need IL great, and every dollar
that good people may contribute to the
treasury Of the club can be laid out to good
advantage.
The following subscriptions have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
DEMAND PROTE TON.
American Merchantmen at Rio Ask Naval
Aid.
Vessels Liable to BE Fired oA-The
Marine Association Ask What L.
Being Done-Mr. Gresham's Reply.

That no startling events took place yes
terday at Rio Janeiro such a. the capture
of the city and the abd1cation Of President
Petxoto was pretty conclusively shown to-
day through the fact that q cable message
dated at Rio last night and received at the
State Department this morning failed to
make mention Of any circumstance tending
to confirm the sensational reports in circu-
lation. The dispatch was from Mr.. TONNES.
the U. 8. consul general at Rio. and was 30
badly punctuated that 1t took some time to
make its meaning plain.
1t relates altogether to the difficulties Of
American merchantmen at Rio, and as
finally deciphered says: THE American
masters Of merchant vessels hold specific
permits from the Brazilian government
to land cargoes. The docks specified are
contiguous. Protection from shore fire is
promised by the government. Instruct
Capt Picking Commanding U. 8. forces) to
anchor of that point for defense of the
merchantmen until the question of protec-
ton is eQuitably suited. Insurgents make
their line Of fire anywhere to suit their pur-
pose. thereby indefinitely blocking neutral
commerce without previous notice"
A Change in Position.
Some time ago President Peixoto directed
all merchantmen to move from their reg
ular anchorage to q point further removed
from the line of fire. This proved a foolish
move on his part. as it gave the insurgents
a clear way for bombarding Rio from forts
In different parts Of the harbor held by
them. In this way they were able to pour
a constant fire into the custom house and
government buildings.
The new position prevented the masters
from landing their cargoes without danger.
and Peixoto has now given them permission
to land their cargoes. promising that the
government forces will suspend firing while
this Is being done. The merchantmen have
asked. through Mr.. Towner, that Capt
Picking place his ships in a position 90 as
to prevent the insurgents from harmine
them in case they attempt to take advan-
tage OF Peixoto's permission to load and I'm
load.
No answer has been made to this dispatch
and one Is thought to be unnecessary, mas
much as 1t is a matter entirely within the
discretfo Of the American naval comman-
der. under his general instructions to pro-
tect American interests and allow no In
reference with its commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
DINNERS FOR SIX HUNDRED.
HOW the G. A. II. Relief COMMITTEES 4,
Distributing Its Bounties.


Loving hands were busy in the uork y,
charity today at the G. A. r. rel,sr cow
mittee headquarters. The work of pranar-
ing ths Christmas provisions for distribu-
ton was In full progress. and rapid head
way was being made. One-halr the snacs
OF the Dig store room was filled with great
paper grocers bags, standing in rows. tn
De nlled with edibles, and in the other end
OF the room number of men were at work
nuing small sacks and bags with the pro-
visions that need wrapping. As the small
parcels were prepared they were checked
ON and placed in the large sacks. When
each sack receives Its proper quota It will
be tied up. tagged with the recipients
name and address and laid aside for de-
livery.
The relief committee has its plan of char
ity thoroughly systematized. 1t has the
name and address Of every family to be re-
ueved and the number of persons In the
family. The supplies put in the large bags
are proportioned In quantity to the number
OF persons In the family. A family
OF OF. four persons is about the av-
lowing: One large chicken, one pound of
coffee, half a pound of tea, two pounds of
Deans, two pounds Of sugar, fifteen pounds
OF potatoes, one pound of butter, twelve
pounds OF -four and proportion OF the
canned goods and sundries which are sup
piled by private contribution.
The delivery Of the supplies will be CON-
menced early Monday morning, and the
goods will be delivered simultaneously in
the four sections Of the city, The Mer-
chants Parcel Delivery Company will per
form. this work. and will take a receipt
from each recipient OF a bag. In addition
70 the edibles for the Christmas dinner, the
committee IL also receiving contributions
OF coal. wood and clothing. and this will
also be distributed to the proper persons.
Na AaNf ~o1 49, 90
Union soldiers and sailors will be supplied
with Christmas dinner IN this way. and the
majority OF them are colored people In
needy circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
LATE NEWS BY WIRE.
Testimony as to the Sanity of Prem
~ dergast.
TRIAL OF CARTER HARRISONS SLAYER.
Dr.. GetcheII Tells of the Prisoners
Ideas.
EVIDENCE OF THE JAILOR

CHICAGO ILL.,, Dec. 23.-Dr. Charles
Getchell was the first witness examined in
the trial Of Prendergast. Carter Harrison's
slayer, today. He interviewed Prendergast
in Jail two days ago and found the prisoner
reticent and nervous and not inclined to
talk with him. He found that the prison.
er's conduct at the time he called on him
was different from what he had observed
1t to be in the court room.
DO you think the prisoner Is sane?'
IL d."
On cross-examinatton DIR. Getchell said
that his connection with the case began a
week ago today.
Then you were not thought Of in the
early part of the case?'
IT object" said Mr.. Todd, who evidently
did not like the question.
DR.. Getchell said that Prendergast told
him that he was a religious martyr.
The witness did not stand the cross-ex-
animation very well. and his evidence was
weakened by his statement that his opinion
was formed on a ten-minute interview which
he considered sufficient.
To DIR. Silas Yount the prisoner had said
that religion was the basis of law and that
from his knowledge Of religion he thought
that he knew enough to be corporation
counsel The witness was Of the opinion
that the prisoner was sane.
On cross-examination the doctor admitted
that MS speciality was remote from mental
troubles.
Jailer Morris was called to tell Of having
1t was alleged. once forced the prisoner to
come out and be interviewed. He said that
the prisoner came out of his own accord
after the prisoner understood that the
caller was sent by Attorney Wade.
Mr.. Morris thought that Prendergast had
acted in jail like any other prisoner and
that he was sane. He denied having said
to any members of the grand jury that he
thought the prisoner was crazy as a bed
bug"
Did he say anything to you when you
brought him into court to be arraigned?'
Yes. When we entered the room he said,
Stand by me, Norris and did"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
For the SEQ Island Sufferers.

The practice hail OF the spencerfan Busi-
ness College was crowded TO its utmost
last night the event being q charitable
entertainment Of that varied order which
never fails TO leave an audience very favor
ably impressed. the proceeds Of which.
amounting TO at least 500. will be devoted
to the recent sufferers by exposure home
lessness and destitution from the cyclone
and food at the Sea Islands s. Q. The
program included an instrumental selection
from III Trovatore" by Miss Bessie NJ
Swanson; recitation by Miss Kate d. WI
son, entitled "A defense OF Xsntippe:" We
cal solo by Miss Josie A. Mcdonald. fol-
lowed Immediately by one OF her popular
piano solos; contralto solo by Miss simonds
of the Philharmonic quartet The ouss-
ton, prohibiting by law the use. manr-
facture and sale of alcoholic liquors was
debated; the Affirmative being led by Mr..
Lewis c. Brown. and the negative by Mr..
Edward A German. and Mr.. c. G. Clarke
being chairman OF the debate The rssolu-
ton was submitted 20 the audience first
on the merits of the discussion. and then
on the merits of the question. ana the
affirmative was unanimously decided 10
vocal selection. 'Loin du Bal" by Mrs.
Mills and the Philharmonic Quartet. The
re-ogram concluded with the laughabis
farce. "A Pair OF Gloves" the characters
being assumed by the following: Miss Bessie
NJ Swanson. as Mrs. Althrop:" Mr.. y.
II. Loughran Maj. Arthur Wellington
Wellington Twombly:" Mr.. II. G. Spencer
as Hon. Henry Barrymore Belsize:" M.
o. L. Kenney ROLAND Oliver" and Miss
Arleville Pittman as Bessie" Mr.. Lcugh-
piece OF acting. ana afforded the audience
much amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
A VISIT TO HAWAII
Under the Entertaining Guidance OF
Prof. Libbey and His Camera.


Prof. William hbbey. jr, of Princeton
College delivered an illustrated lecture last
night at National Ries Armory Hall on the
Hawaiian Islands The occasion was q
special meeting Of the National Geographic
Society. The lecture was profusely illus
trated and appreciativsly attended by a
large audience Prof. Libbey prefaced his
remarks by saying that he essayed the
subject with q good deal Of hesitation, as
probably Prof. Alexander, who was present
knew Infinitely more about the islands and
the islanders than he, the lecturer. He
had spent but a brief time there. but had
brought q large assortment Of pictures
with him. The islands. he said, were the
most wonderful in the world. from the
standpoints of politics. geography and
geology. He did not intend to discuss the
question Of politics. He was a scientific
man. had visited the islands with a scien-
tffc obJect and would attempt to tell of his
travels through them.
Views OF magnificent valleys and volcanic
overnowS were displayed on the screen
The lectured emphasized the fact that every
available acre Of cultivable soil was under
culture and he said that one Of the secrets
OF the agricultural success Of the islands
lay in liberal irrigation.
Prof. Ltbbey told of his acquaintance
with q native lady and showed a portrait of
her astride OF a horse. The ladies' Of the
islands rode in this position and after the
novelty OF the thing wore away its pro-
prtety and good sense became apparent to
applause. The great volcano of Kilaueau,
with its boiling chaldron of red hot. seeth-
ing and rolling masses and it's sulphur
steaming assures. was visited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
HE HAD NOTHING TO SAY.
Though He Was Father Of the Bab
In Manning II He Did Not Count,

Though He Was Father of the BABY,
In Manning II He Did Not Count.
From the Chicago Post.
The father thought he should have some
thing to say In regard to the name the child
should bear, and when his wife proposed
George Augustus he accepted the first part,
but rejected the last; that is tried to reject
1t.
Make It George William" he said. will
lam Is a better name than Augustus, and
then 1t will please Uncle BILL"
Eyes, and every one will call him Bill, "
she protested. 'T don't like the name. Au-
gustus il better"
You won't make the changer"
II don't see why should
Every WELL" he said, as he started for his
hat and coat; Il am going to the office"
The next morning. as he was putting on
his coat. he asked:
How about that Manner
why, Wen call him George Augustus, u
she returned. in surprise.
Good day." he said, as he went out and
slammed the door.
When he came home that night he asked
rs 1t still GussieT'
Augustus" she corrected
After supper he remarked, sneerfngly:
'Gussiel Gussie! That's a nice kind of 9
Augustus is a very nice name" she re.
piled, calmly.
Before going to church for the baptism
the following morning he asked, sarca sti.
cally:
"Do you still stick to Gussie?'
George Augustus" she said, sweetly.
He shut himself I'm his room for a few
minutes and wrote plainly on a sheet O,
paper. George William" Then he put it a Nd
$40 bill In an envelope and Joined ths
baptismal party. Once at the church h,
clergyman the envelope
Thank you Tor the fee" said the latter
''but already have the name Your wiz,
gave It to me-" "A'
Il thought you might make a mistake q,
II, suggested the father -
"Oh. no. It's written very plainly 'Geore,
Augustus q"
the father sighed and gave up the strug
gle, but he is getting his revenge now r,
informing admiring friends in his wife;
presence that the baby's name is "Gussie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Another Successful Raid Made by
the Bears.
TEE LONDON MARKET WAS NOT OPEN,
Advance in Atchison Bonds the
Days Feature.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Today's short ses-
sion resulted in another bear triumph, and
closed with only a slight gain over low
figures There was no London market TO-
day. and foreigners will not figure in stock
speculation again until Wednesday.
Renewed liquidation in New England re-
suited in depressing the price of that prop
erty IL per cent to Is la. As was the
case at the time OF the first break In price
earlier In the week. everybody interested in
the stock denied all knowledge of any legit-
innate reason for the decline. That the
pool selling started the break there Is no
doubt, but the continued weakness leads to
the presumption that, reports to the con-
trary notwithstanding. insiders have been
marketing considerable long stock.
Western Union was active again at q de-
cline of 1 Ia per cent to 81. New York
Central sold down to "a per cent to OF "a.
and Lackawanna gained Is per cent to
161.
short selling, and declined IL per cent to
q 3-4. Sugar gained 1 per cent to so L.
and Chicago Gas advanced 81 OF a poin,
to 81 Us.
The fndustrials were all IN good demand
at the close. and. in comparison with the
rest OF the market, were fairly steady
throughout the day.
The feature of the day was the sharp al
vance in the price Of Atchison bonds on the
rumor that the company had made provis
ion to meet all interest demands maturirs
January i. While no official announcement
to that effect was made, the room was In.
clined to the belief that some satisfactory
disposition Of the interest problem had beer
reached.
The bank statement again fell short OF
the Improvement predicted early in the day
but compares favorably with its immedia ts
predecessors. The banks have gained So,
100000 in lawful money, which. added &C
the increase in loans brings the total
amount Of deposits up to S3,3o0,0O0. Thii
latter increase will require over $500 90 ad
ditionsl reserve and leave i "a millions q
be applied to the surplus reserve, making
the latter item s7s.000.0oo
A summary OF the statement follows: Re
serve increased 81. 76s. $50 loans Increased
$S65, 100. specie increased S972, 500 legals In.
creased 81, 620. 600. deposits Increased s. o96..
600 and circulation increased $780, 900.
The market has shown practically no re
operative power during the week and Ia,
had no material rally from bear raids
which have been persistently renewed each
morning Prices have advanced slightly or
every attempt at cornering but the new
selling orders which this process invariably
uncovered quickly discounted the improve
ment and grated new energy into the bear
campaign. The sentiment OF the room was
bearish at today's closing. which was ir-
regular at net decline for the day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
A DISAPPOINTING MIssIyE.
Perfumed Envelopes Are Not AIways
What They Seem.

Perfumed Envelopes Are Not Always
What They Seem.
Prom the New York Tribune
Now look at that letter." said young
Summers. as he threw a scented square
envelope across the cafe table What
would you think to find that In your letter
box when you came into the club?"
Why" said the visitor, picking II up and
noticing the delicate handwriting, II should
think that some fair woman was going To
invite me to drink tea with her tomorrow
afternoon"
DO you know. that's Just what thought
when j saw 1t, and that's why / am dis
gusted. The other night al the horse show
was introduced to an awfully pretty girl
who lives up the avenue. The next night ]
met her again at the Van Hartmans. and
We had quite chat. She promised to send
me her card. 1 thought this was It. It's a
shame"
''oh. but she may send it yet: wouldn',
tit isn't that It's the idea OF getting
such letter as that instead of the one
expected. Don't you see what It is?'
DO You want me to read it?'
You may II You care for such things
There Is nothing private about things that
gain your confidence under false pretenses
Of perfumed and sealed envelopes and fem
mime hands. It's getting outrageous that
one should at every turn have his heart SET
beating with visions OF pretty notes. only
to find printed slips telling You of the vir-
tues OF the latest clothes cleaning estab-
lishment and the low-priced menu of the
new restaurant on the corner. That note
informs me that can have my trousers
pressed regularly once a week for % cents
and the wagon will call to get them. Ism,
that romantic message to crave respectful
attention in polite and insinuating guise?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
Santa's Club Nirht.

Santa Claus Is going to spend this even
ing At the Columbia Athletic Club % a. to
be in town and ready Tor an early start on
Christmas eve. The club has arranged for
an immense Christmas tree. upon which
wifi be suspended all manner of presents
which members may desire to give to each
other. presents ridiculous or useful. cheap
or expensive. While the club smoker" Ia
in full swing the tree will be tapped and
the lucky ones called to the front by Santa
Claus to receive their presents.
There will be music by Cardilla's orches-
ira ana by members OF the club. No cards
Of invitation will be issued and members
are at liberty to bring as many friends as
they choose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23

knew of their distress, and could vouch for
their worthiness- Judge Hagner sent a list
Of dozen families that he knew to be in
absolute want. The order was promptly
filled. and the chickens were laid aside for
the families to appear, one by one.
Friends of the Poor.
There were. of course. more colored
folks In the crowd than whites, and they
waited eagerly and patiently for their turn
to come. But here and there could be seen
the stylish bonnet of a lady who had come
In the interest Of some poor family that had
no chance to get the fowl. Several ladies
arrived with carriages for the purpose of
driving around to ths homes of sick and
suffering poor who were unable to get to
ne hall. Three OF these ladies' represented
the Kings Daughters and carried away q
huge basket, filled with Christmas dinners
Tor DOZEN or 20 homes IN the southeast
Rev. J. w. Gaines was On hand with notes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23
A known Quantity.

1t is the practice of The Star to
print on Saturday a sworn statement
Of its circulation day by day for the
preceding week. 1t would seem self
evident that the advertiser II entitled
to this protection, but The Star II
alone In this custom a. far a. Wash
ington II concerned. Below win be
found the statement for the week Just
past
The average circulation exhibited
Is believed to be nearly. II not quite.
double the combined circulation Of
the other Washington daiiies. and
fully FIVE times that Of its afternoon
contemporary.