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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
THE GREEK LETTER SOCIETIES.
They Complete Their business ana
Elect New Officers.

They Complete Their business ana
Elect New Officers.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon convention yes
terday elected officers as follows: Past
supreme archOn, William NJ. Wilson or
West Virginia; eminent supreme archon'
Prof. A. NJ. Austin, Ohio eminent supreme
deputy archon, Claudius Dockery OF North
Carolina; eminent supreme recorder, HOW
ard p Nash of Harvard; eminent supreme
treasurer, Champe S. Andrews, Chatta-
pooga; editor of the record. II. c. Burger
of Boston University. The new province
presidents are: Province Alpha, Edward
Nellus. Harvard; Province Beta, Charles
T. Evans, Dickinson College; Province
Gamma, j. Adger Stewart; Province Delta.
Arthur j. TLttle, University OF Michigan,
Province Epsilon, James A. Dale, VAN
derbilt University; Province Zeta, Clarence
II. Taft, University Of Nebraska and
Province Eta, George ID. Kimball, Denver
University. The next convention OF the
association will be held at St. Louis, De-
cember - to 81, 1896.
Alpha Tau Omega.
The Alpha Tau Omega Society elected
officers as follows: Worthy grand chief,
DR.. Larkin w. Glazebrook, District OF Co.
luInbia; worthy grand chaplain, Bishop
John II. Vincent of New York; worthy
grand scribe, David A. White of North
Carolina; worthy grand keeper of annals.
James l.. Green Of Arkansas; worthy grand
keeper of the eXchequer, Fac ToliiVer OF
Tennessee; worthy grand Chancellor, Ed
ward l. Rcnick, District of Columbia: high
council, DR.. N. Wiley Thomas of PENN
sylvania, Rev. 0. A. Glazebrook of New
Jersey, Prof. James Il. Green, University
of Virginia; Louis Carl Ehle OF limos
and Prof. T.. j. ShiVeS of Ohio. Louis G..
Ehle Was again chosen editor OF the fra.
ternity journal, The Palm. a. u. Price or
Louisiana was chosen orator of the next
congress, with Milo W. Massey OF Georgia
as alternate, and G. G. Pinckney of the
University of the South, at Sewanee, Tenn,
was chosen poet. Philadelphia was chosen
as the place for the next convention and
the time set for the last week in Decem-
Der, 1896
Having closed their business sessions yes
terday the Alpha Tau Omegas held BAN
quot at Wormieys last night.
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High School Classes.

The classes of 81 and '93 of the Wash
ingtOn High School held joint reunion in
Carroll Institute Hall on Thursday evening
last. After a short literary and musical
program the election Of officers was pro-
ceeded with. II resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Mr.. Stutz; vice president, Miss Ev-
ans; secretary, Miss Nellie Stetson; treas
urcr, Mr.. Test. and executive committee,
Messrs. Stutz, Donnelly, Johnson and King
and Misses Bresnahan and Mccullough.
Refreshments were then served, after
which dancing occupied the remainder of
the evening.
AT the reunion of the class Of "a. Central
High School. held at 1J17 4 street north
west last evening, officers were chosen as
follows: President, Frank G.. Butts; vice
president, Miss Ethel Prince; secretary.
Miss s. Il. Ma .cn. and treasurer. Mr.. r..
w. Test. No committees were appointed.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-James A.
Herne liz Shore Acres"
New NaAonal Theater-Rice's "i492"
Academy of Music.-"The Two Colonels -
Buffers Bijou Theater-'The Stowaway."
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Weber and
Fields own Company.
Columbia Photograph Company, o13
TennSy lvania avenue cst.-EXhibi-
tion of E1ison's kaleidoscope
Washington kaleidoscope Parlor, 527 18th
street northwest.-EXhibition of Edison's
Kaleidoscope.
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frequently expressed by emphatic applause.
This was especially srue after the rcndi-
ton of the chorus For Unto Us Child Is
Born" which displayed sthe well-adjusted
balance of the chorus the defcacy Of ex-
preston and the readiness of attack whic n
they have acquired under the careful and
sympathetic leadership iof the conductor,
Prof. Josef kaspar. The chorus was re-
peated In response to an encore. The soci-
ETY. was assisted by Miss Emma Juch, So
pranO; Miss Katharine Fleming, cOntralto;
Mr.. William MacFarland of this city, tenor
and Mr.. Ericsson F. Bushnell, bass. Inc
work OF Mr.. mcfarland, who was called
upon unexpectedly to take the place OF Mr.
William H. Rieger, who was unable 10
reach the city on account OF snow DOCK
ade. was exceptionally good. especially IN
view Of the short notice. The charming
personality and voice of Miss Juch was
feature of the rendition, which enlisted PER
haps the most enthusiastic demonstration
on the part of the audience. Mr. Bushneii
sustained the reputation which he has ac-
quired and his splendid voice nobly inter-
preted the solo parts assigned to the pass.
The voice of Miss Fleming was haroiy
equal to oratOrio work, but she sang with
an artistic appreciation of the music ana
the words. AS usual, the orchestration was
by players of the Peabody symphony Or
chestra of Baltimore, and the p'anlsts were
Mrs. Joseph F. Thomas and Mr.. Jonn
Porter Lawrence. The orchestral accompa-
niment showed a marked Improvement over
that of previous concerts. The only draW ,
back to this splendid performance OF sacred
music, so appropriate to the season., was
the failure to have the hall properly he az
ed. In consequence of the intense cold, the
ladies of the chorus. who wore, as Is their
custom evening dress. were obliged TO put
on their wraps, and even with this protec-
ton sat through the evening exposed 10
draughts of cold air and a temperature
which was dangerous to life. The audience
also suffered from the cold, and In addi-
ton to wearing overcoats and wraps a
great many We're obliged to turn up the
collars of their coats and put on their hats.
A number were unable to sit out the entire
performance, as they were afraid OF the
results of remaining longer in such place.
For this state of things the blame rests
not upon the society, but upon the man
agement of the hall.
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THE SUMS GOAL.
"Where blooms the broad Savanna,


Where mighty waters roll,
To rest beyond the mountains,
The sun fees 20 his goal
These words of great and lamented mu-
stefan describe not more fittingly the chariot
Of Phoebus than they do the swift-1ying
"Sunset Limited" the greatest modern rail-
way chariot that ''pursues the King of Day
pointed and solid vestibuled carrier Of hui
man freight, over the now celebrated South
ern Pacific Sunset Route, Is not surpassed
or even approached by any other passenger
train in service on any road between the
Mississippi and the Pacific slope. The speed
with which Sunset Limited covers
the distance-only sixty hours-would have
seemed to our fathers simply fanciful
Pigment from some wild visionary's imagi-
nation; yet. notwithstanding this, almost
absolute safety is assured every passenger
who mingles delight with necessity in find
ing the western waters over this equatorial
belt line. Perpetual sunshine kisses the
landscape over every mile of this scenic
route. the course lying so far below the
snow and ice line as to offer entire salubrity
and comfort even in midwinter to every
after health in milder chimes. Not speed
only. but safety, and not safety only. but
luxurious ease. coupled with all the beau
ties of the marvellous and changeful seem
cry. makes a two days journey by sunset
Limited a most pleasurable event in any
life. Drawing room, sleepers, diner and
composite cars. Leaves New Orleans and
San Francisco every Thursday on and after
November 1.
B. b. Barber. ast. 200 E. German ST..
F.. Hawley, asst. G. T. NJ, 343 Broadway.
New York.
s. F. Il. Morse, G. p. A., New Orleans. La.
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Cool (:riuDlpu.

Just as the 18th street car drawn by grip
No. ) was rounding Thomas Circle last
evening about go a young man on a BIZ
cycle attempted to cross from Nassachu-
sets avenue and get into the car track
ahead of the car TO avoid the ice on he
street. After going short distance his
wheel slipped and he fell only few feet
In front OF the car. If 1t had not been for
the GOODNESS CT the grIpman, who put down
both brakes mad succeeded in stopping the
car only n few inches from the bicyclist
there would have been sad accident, due
entirely TO the young mans rashness.
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NURSES FOR THE JAPAN WAR.
Modern Ideas Are Still Actively
Work I'm the ElOwery Isle.

Modern Ideas Are Still Actively at
Work I'm the Flowery Isle.
That the wave Of modernism in Japan
is reaching to every phase Of life there 10
evidenced by the testimony of q Washing
ton lady, the daughter Of Mrs. Hugh Nc
Culloch, who recently spent q month in the
islands. She writes that there is on every
rand the most enthusiastic patriotism
among the people. Every one seemed to
be working willingly to contribute to the
war fund.
At Protestant Episcopal mission in the
mountains she found a school for nurses.
thoroughly equipped, which had furnished
one company Of trained nurses and was
about sending another to the front to nurse
the sick and wounded. Miss McCulloch
says that the nurses dress is very becom-
Ing to the pretty Japanese girls. whose
modesty and politeness were very striking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
Election of Trustee,

At a called meeting OF the members Of
Metropolitan Wesley Zion Church. for he
purpose Of electing trustees for the ensuin z
year, the following were elected: James
Thompson. jeremiah Baltimore, jeremiah
Adams. II. c. Carroll. Thos. G.. Taylor, II.
Cant, r.. Walters, VIM. Magruder and
Robert Pipher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
THE SUFFERING POOR
Immediate Help Needed to Prevent Death
by Starvation or Gold
The Distress II Widespread and Con-
tributions SaSuid BE Made at Once
Fund: fady Received.

The snow sto and the intense cold of
the last few ID have produced the deep
est distress II the poor can possibly
know. Scores a Hen hundreds of men.
abie-bodied and <1gA to work. are utterly
without employ eApNAor the prospect of
employment. Then miles are without
bread, without coal wood. almost with
out hope. At no time in the history Of
Washington has there been so much wide
spread suffering as in these closing days
of the year 1894. Under ordinary circum-
stances the winter is sad enough for the
thousands who must necessarily lead pre-
carious lives from season to season. But
to this great army of unfortunates Is
added now new class Of people. who
hitherto have never known suffering or
want. Ordinarily help is extended to the
unfortunates by people of moderate means,
who. knowing the circumstances of those
nearer to them than to the occupants of
the higher circles, are more ready and will
ing to give even of their more slender
stores. But now the great demand for
help finds these sources, though quite as
willing less able to add their mites, as
heretofore.
Immediate Help Needed.
1t is a time for immediate help to be
given by the people in comfortable circum-
stances, in order to prevent not only suf
fering, but possibly death. among the very
poor OF Washington. 1t needs no detailed
description of the sufferings of certain
families and certain cases to convince the
Intelligent citizen that there now prevails
the most terrible distress that can possibly
exist. Help must come at once. and in
,,pI,,
a great many can be reached and relieved
without the least delay. Money must be
had. ii death by cold or starvation is to be
prevented in almost every section of the
city. Lives are in the balance as they have
never before been in Washington. They
may be saved by prompt aid, by generous
contributions to the fund which The Star
hopes will be raised in a few hours to such
point that the applicants for charity
whose petitions are pouring in by the score
may be adequately relieved.
Contributions Already Received.
This fund is for distribution, in the form
of supplies, groceries, coal and clothing, to
the poor directly through the best agencies
possible. Every dollar sent will help now
as at no other time. Below will be found
memoranda of generous contributions that
have already been received for the special
purpose of aiding the poor without refer
ence to color or religion. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped and really to be expected that
they will be Immediately joined by scores
of others.
In addition to the money contributions
any gifts of clothing for the poor will be
very gratefully received Such package
was received this morning anonymo isly.
The note accompanying it was signed thus:
From baby
The money received up to date for the
verieus charities is as follows:
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Mrs Ilclp's Answer

Answering the suit filed against her BY
her husband, VIM. S. Bell in which he
claimed that she wrongfully held a lot In
Columbia Heights and had placed thereon a
deed of trust, Sarah f. Bell alleges that the
land was decided TO her hy her husband in
recognition of her economy in household
matters and that she is living apart from
her husband, in Virginia, because of mis- al
Legged threats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
Reduced Rates for Christmas aud
New Year.

The e. and o. r. h. Co. announces that
excursion tickets will he sold between ali
stations on its lines east OF the Ohio river.
also to all points on Norfolk and Western
railroad, during Christmas and New Year
holidays, at reduced rates, for all trains
December 81, %. b. %. -, 30. 81, and jan
uery l. 1885, valid for return passage until
January ), 1895. inclusive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
THE ORPHANS FRIEND.

On the afternoon OF the 18th instant the
orphan boys OF ST. Joseph's Asylum were
invited to the elegant residence OF Mrs.
James F. Barbour, 1741 Rhode Island ave-
nue.. where they were treated to sump-
tuous repast Ice cream, cake. oranges and
candles were served in abundance to over
one hundred little fellows; and 1t Is need
less to say that those little ones did justice
to the dainties so generously spread before
them. After the sweets had all succumbed
to the touch Of hunger, each little fellow
received from the kind hostess four or
more handsome toys to make glad his or
phan home ard brighten his hours of play.
Mrs. Barbour never seems so happy as
when serving Gods poor; and the orphans
Of st. Joseph's have long since learned to
regard her as one of their best friends;
while no day Is permitted to pass without
their invoking upon her the best gifts of
the orphans friend divine.
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Preparing n Register.

President Proctor of the civil service
commission Is authority for the statement
that appointments of storekeepers and
gaugers, now in the classified service, will
be made by the internal revenue bureau,
as at present, until the commission shall
have established an eligible register for the
service. Examination papers for these ap-
pointments are now in course of prepara-
liOn,
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Holiday Excursion Rate to baltimore
via EcnnkxiXanin R.R.

The passenger department, Pennsylyani in
railroad. announces sale of excursion tick
cts to Baltimore, on account of the Christ
mas holidays. at rate of one dollar and
sixty cents El.GO, December % to %, in
clTrive. and December - to January /. in
elusive. Coco f0r return passage until
January 5, i.clusiye-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

One of the most legible and therefore
one of the most desirable calendars for
1898 we have yet seen is that issued by \.
W. Aver IL Son, the famous advertising
agents of Philadelphia. The cost of get
ting IL UP is. they say, too great to permit
of gratuitous distribution, the price has
been fixed at 20 cents.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

1912 I street.-Tally-ho coach leaves for
Arlington and Cabin John bridge.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point
Colonial Beach and river landings at Z a. H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

Manning, Parsons & Co. of this city are
the lowest bidders for granite for the pub
lie building at Kansas City, bids for which
were opened at the Treasury Department
yesterday Their bid was s2?5,J92.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
LOCAL MENTION.
Forecast TIL g Dim. Sunday.

Forecast TIL q PIN. Sunday.
For the District Of Columbia and Mary
land, fair; warmer; southwesterly winds.
For Virginia. fair; warmer in west por-
tons tonight: warmer Sunday; northerly
winds, becoming westerly.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Falls. temperature. 81; condi-
ton 36: receiving reservoir, temperature.
20; condition at north connection. 80; con-
dition at south connection, SO: Distributing
reservoir, temperature. 80. condition at Inc
fluent gate house. 80; effiuent gate house. 81
Tide Table.
Today-High tide. 9:43 p. m.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 4:22 a. m. and ABB
p. m; high tide. 1906 a. m. and 1O:22 p. m.
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No Visiting at the Reform School,

Upon consultation, and with the advice
of Health Officer Woodward, President Fails
OF the reform school of the District of Co
lumbia has directed that all visiting at the
reform school be discontinued during the
prevalence OF smallpox in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
4 Talk oE "FIGcl>s.enaS."

Last evening at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association there was an interesting
parlor talk by Rev. r. y. Power. He took
fer his subject "B.ockheads," and in the
course of his remarks said that frequently
a blCckhcad is only an Individual Of I'M
developed genius, one who needs to lie
made conscious Of what is within him that
WILL If nouristed, bear glorious fruit.
Many a young man is taken for Ounce
when he is only a blockhead. If his powers
be trained to the true purpose for which
they exist astonishing results viii follow.
Every man should know himself, find out
what he is fitted FOR, else he is as so much
drftWood floating ainlessly down the
stream of life.
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TOtal,,,,,.,
Food fer the i'oCr.

Owing to the extreme cold and consequent
suffering among the poor Mr.. .. q. Staples
of Wizards Hotel will distribute at Will
lard Hall tomorrow Sunday at IL o'clock,
orders from the police judges of the
cCults and superintendent of the poor, 80
loayes of bread. and soup with meat and
vegetables. This may be eaten there or
carried away in pals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

Flowers for New Years shipped to all
points by either house. Finest violets and
American beauty roses. J. H. Small &
Sons. 18th and G. SITS. Washington, ID. c.,
and 1853 Broadway. New York.-Advt.
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CarDets Under Cost.

of mar ufacture. Specially great values.
Remnants and made-up Bordered Carpet
Rugs. w. b. Moses Il Sons, 18th and Il
streets.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

Mems Hats for New Years. Stylish Der
bys. ST. $50 and 81; extra value Soft
Hats. all styles soc. up. Boys Hats, -
and JOc. A. T. LEWIS i2J eth st
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With the EXPIRE sion of his gratitude to
the thousands of patrons that honoreG him
with their Christmas orders for wines and
distilates, Chr. Xander, 900 eth street. COM
bines his best wishes for the New Year.
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See Fussell's announcement. page 5.

Wall Papering In combinations, 50 up
Skilled workmen. Stylish paper. F. c.
NOi.TE, SO 9TH st. formerly 9U7 18th ST..
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Begin the New Year rightly by sending
your laundry to Yale" Oil 10th st. phone
l0yl.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

Let yale" senC for your laundry Mon
day. 51i 10th stn.w., or phone 1G?c.-Advt
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CAKES FOR NEW YEARS

Made to order-decorated in any style de-
sired. Our Fruit Cake Is the finest made
3Oc. h. up. All fiavors of Ice Cream-deliv-
cred. kt;ECNDS SIS 10th st.
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Lace Cleaning Demi-Neuf,
Bornot, 11O3 & street.

YOU'LL NEED CANDY ON NEW YEARS.
Get Bon Bons and Chocolates here.
We've reduced all 40 and Coo. Candy to 20
and sc. Id for the holidays. None finer
and 25c. Id. for the holidays. None finer.
]. F. SHEETZ, cor. 7th and /. (No branch).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

BOYS FINE SLEIGHS, 49C. UP.
Strong-well made-handsome-the kind
boys enjoy having. full line of Turkey
Pans. Coal Holds, Ash Sleeves, Shovels PoK-
els, lowest prices. BARKER, 18th and u ".
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TORTURED.
DISFIGURED,
BY unsightly skin and blood diseases.
Is there hope Of cure?
CUTICURA REsOLvENT
Is the greatest of skin purifiers
As we'll blood purifiers.
Because Of its peculiar action on the PORES.
It is successful In curing
Torturng, disfguring, humilating humors,
When the usual remedies and even
The best physicians fail
Entirely vegetable, innocent and effective,
1t especially appeals to those who have
Suffered long and hopelessly.
1t acts upon the liver, kidneys and bowels ms
well as upon the skin and blood.
Its use at this season
Insures clear skin and pure blood,
As well sound bodily health.
1t is the only Purifier acting on the Skin and
Blood at the same time.
Sold throughout the world. Price, CUTICURA,
Zoe; SOAP, 25c. RESOLVENT, 81. POTTER
DRUG AND CHEM. CORP, Sole Proprietors,
Boston.
"Eow to Cure Skin and Blood Humors," free.
uyFACIAL BLEMIsHES falling hair and SIM
pie baby rashes prevented 10y CU1ICURA SOAP.
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HARD TO KEEP ROOMS Wal

HARD TO KEEP ROOMS WARM
Unless you use our Felt Weather Strips.
They keep out cold. wind, rain and snow.
Save many times their cost in fuel. Only
&c. IT. Z. 4. Carter & Co., Cog Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

For Partial Cleaning or
Detachage.
Eornot. l103 G street.
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Artificial Eyes. 81. Hempler's. 9th and a.

FIBER. CHAMOIS AND ALL OTHER
Innings. J. Sondheimer, 500 9TH ST. sw
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Take Ripans after eating too much, drug
gista, soc. box.-AdVt.
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CITY ITEMS.

New Years Gifts. - Cutlery in Cases,
Carving, Table and Pocket Knives, Razors
OF all brands. Ladies' Cutlery in boxes.
WALFORD'S. 933 and All Pa. ave. NV.
d20-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

For Coughs and Throat Troubles us
Browns Bronchial Troches. They reliev
all Throat irritations caused by Cold. etc