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Evening star., 1896-12-26
Snow and Underground Trolleys.
From the Engineering News

From the Engineering News.
The underground trolley system, which is
employed in the street railways in Lenox
and upper Lexington avenues in New
York city, was stopped by the heavy snow
storm on December Ii. The cause of the
stoppage and the plan proposed for pre-
venting it in future was thus explained
by Mr.. F. S. Pierson, chief engineer of
the Metropolitan Traction Company:
A sudden drop in the temperature caused
a thin coating Of ice to form on the under
ground rails that carry the electric cur
rent. The shoes that slide along these
rails and carry the current through the
motor slid over the ice until the cars
stopped. The Ice acting as an insulator
shut of the current from the car entirely.
1t took us some time to find out what the
trouble was, and then We spent several
hours eQuipping car With knife-like scrap
ers that would take this ice of. By the
time we got this car in working order the
slots had filled up with snow and slush to
such an extent that the tracks were so
covered with snow that 1t took many hours
to get the roads open. The loss of elec-
tricity through the slush and snow was
comparatively small. Pure snow is not a
conductor, but an insulator. 1t is slush
that runs into the slots from the street
that causes the grounding of the cur
that ice may form on the underground
rails, we will be prepared with plows to
scrape 1t of.
During the time that the Lexington and
Lenox avenue lines have been running
they have never been blocked until yester-
day 1t Is because of the success of these
lines that the traction company has de-
cided to put the underground electric sys-
tenn on the 9Th and 4th avenue lines. The
system will work better on the down town
lines, because the cars will be run SO often
that they will keep the conduit cleaner.
With plants to supply plenty Of extra
power when it is wanted. and cars equipped
to scrape away the ice and snow from. the
electric rails, the electric system Is just
as reliable as the cable.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
MAJOR McKINLEY's CHRISTMAS.
Ideal Weather Prevailed at Canton
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Ideal Christmas weather prevailed at
Canton, Ohio, yesterday. President-elect
Mckinley and his household made the most
of the opportunities offered. No thought
was given to work or business during the
day. Private Secretary Boyle Joined his
wife and daughter at Columbus, Joseph =.
Smith went to his home in Urbana, and
others of the official household went to
their HON es.
The greater part of the morning Mai. and
Mrs. Mckinley spent in driving about in
a double-seated cutter, having with them
on their little j&tntsst the various members
of the family at the old homestead, where
mother Mckinley and her daughter. Miss
At this modestnlittle' home the President
elect ate his Chsistmas turkey. 1t is many
year sint e heR ate Christmas turkey at
any other place. mo matter what has been
his official position, however arduous his
duties, he always makes it a point to be at
his mothers hoffie as her guest on Christ
mas day, as we'll asson the family ami
versary days, which Dire nearly always cele.
unions. Yesterdhy's gathering was strict
ly a family affair. The dinner was served
at the old-fs sht6ned hour of midday, and
digested while fhe family sat around the
cpssed ra matters to the FAMILY m S,s
The evening Was spent at the majors
home with the guests at the dinner party
and a few close friends who dropped in
informally. Several young people with
musical accomplishments were in the party
and sang and played the favorite selections
of Mrs. Mckinley.
There were a few social callers during
the day, but they were not numerous, and
there was none from out of the city whose
mission was of public significance The
seasons greetings came by letter and by
wire to Maj. and Mrs. Mckinley from
their friends in all parts of the country,
and there were also number of pretty
mementoes sent with the good wishes Of
friends ard admirers.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Consumption
is CURABLE.

C Fl. ENGLISH, NJ. D., 11O7 st. NV.
] have positively demonstrated that consumption
is due to a form OF neurasthenia, otherwise
nervous pros tratlon, depression of the vital pow
This theory has been tried and verified as
correct by years of experiment, with successful
results. The hacillus of Koch discovered In 1884
is the result aid not the OF the disease. /
prepared TO fully prove the truth of my theory
by curing any and every in the earlier stages
j will positively guarantee TO every case Of
consumption in the primary stages. Letters from
the following named persons file at my Of
nee: j. E. BARNES. 1910 y. Cap. St; G. SCOTT,
4ss Ith ST NV; J.; PICKELIS; 3o5
nv; A. l. CARSON. 1920 9th ST. NV: Fl. ].
STYLES, guest at Hotel Buckingham: G. MERTZ,
9oG 81. NV; Rev. ]. II. HILL, 1922 4th st. NV.
des-3m,2S
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Deserted and Became a Burglar.

A Poughkeepsie special to the New York
Tribune today says: One OF the trio of
burglars who broke into the home OF Thom-
as J. Fulton, at Pine Plains. tied Fulton
ard his sister with ropes and gave lauda-
mum to their aged mother a week ago to-
right was arrested by a policeman. Charles
McCabe. Of this city today. The prisoner Is
ANDY" McCabe. twenty-five years Of age,
and a deserter from the United States navy.
He was arrested through information given
to the policeman by Maud Dryer. woman
with whom the sailor has been living. The
woman said that he had two pistols, and
she feared that he would injufe some one
when he was drunk. When accused of
committing the Fulton burglary, he denied
the charge at first. but finally admitted his
cemplicity In that crime and also In the
robbery of ex-Sheriff Lamoree two weeks
ago. He gave the name Of one Of his con-
federates, but refused to tell who the third
was McCabe ie the man who did the
shooting. The police are on the track of
the second robbcr.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
YaIe's Eleven at Nashville.

About 1900 persons witnessed the game
of foot ball played between tae Yale con-
solidated team and the Nashville Athletic
Club team at Athletic Park at Nashville
Tenn, yesterday afternoon. The event was
a society occasion and the boxes and stands
were aglow with colors and chic costumes
The Yale men outclassed their opponents
and put up splendid game, considering
that the combination had never played
together before.
Score-Yale, 20; Nashville Athletic Club, &.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Fed bx ,he s.lxn,ton Army.

The Salvation Army at Cleveland. Ohio,
kept open house for the poor yesterday in
a large vacant store room OF a new block
on St. Clair street. Provisions had beer
literally donated for the purpose. and a
good Christmas dinner was served. More
than two thousand men, women and chill
dren of the submerged tenth" enjoyed the
hospitality of the army.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Underwear.

Full Dress Underwear - Silk
Vests and Hose of all shades, great
est variety, best qualities and least
prices. Sounds like braggadocio,
but we ask you to test every claim.
zEc for leader Ribbed sink Vests. in
evening shades. with silk lace bosom 81
would be little price.
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Handsome Rugs
Holiday Prices.

Don't neglect the house because
YOU have done so much for other
people at this season. A Rug here
and there may be a pressing need.
Takes little money to buy good
Rugs here-now and always.
"A Japanese or Smyrna Rug will
help things out a great deal.
Io-o-o-o p,,c,-
Evening star., 1896-12-26

zSc 81 and 81 1.25 ward for the evening eff.
oSs fects in Taffeta Silks. The electric lighted
dark room will show you their beauty by night,
even if you make selections while the is shin
ing brightly.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Steinitx Wins Again.

MOSCOW, December 26.-SteinitZ won
the thirteenth game of chess, queens
gambit declined after forty moves, late
last night. The present score: Lasker, .;
SteinitZ, >; drawn, L.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
For the Ladies'

The elite OF Washington have pat
ronized the Palais Royal for Even
ing Gloves during sixteen years
and why?
Evening star., 1896-12-26

Sn OSto s25 yard for Real Duchess Point and
~ sHS Bruge Laccs-and 10 per cent less than
usual prices promised you.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
An Expert.

An Expert.
From the Detroit Free Press,
They say that no one can beat Hofiy
keeping books"
s.T guess that's right. He borrowed a
dozen OF mine and kept every one OF them" :"
Evening star., 1896-12-26

SV Oh for the New Style Reveres of Real Honi-
ton Applilued MOusseline de Sole.
They are positively worth S6.4s-imported to re-
tail at that price.
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Trimmings.

The 48-incf-wide Chiffons and
Gauzes are included-and never
were tints and effects so exquisite.
S1 Sd0to s3.4s yard for the Embroidered Chif-
" 01 W fons, looking as If sprinkled with natural
flowers
Evening star., 1896-12-26

6 TO S2o for Real Duchess and Point Lace
w. HankeIc chiefs-cvcry one bargain not.
withsl anding the prices not little.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

ST A0 for our leader-our Pure Silk Hose 4,
~n W black. all the evening shades Plain an,
ribbed. $1.3S is not too much for such quality.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

S1 S1.25, 81, $3.50 and 50 will purchase Satin
W IL BroI AIDES that the best values our
good fortune to secure.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

S1 hS-A special price--White Suede Nouslne-
" Il eVO taire Gloves in 12-button length, guar
anteed equal to any heretofore sold at $2.25.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

CO for 16hutton and $3.50 for 2O-button Suede
apO MOgquetaires, guaranteed the hest possibl.
to produce. White, black and all the leading tins
are here.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

7SS and 81 yard for the Plain All-silk Chiffons
q w and better quality than before for
the price.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

Roc a yard for .Oc quality japanese Silks-he-
WV cause of a lucky purchase. Note that all
evening colcrs are here and that they are full u
IL, he's wide.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

zSc to s. the price extremes Of our Silk Hose
NOS Fri es gradually rise from lowest to high.
est, and perfect variety is here at every price.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
The 1897 Stock.

S1 Smfor S-button Suede Mous1uetaires, in the
W 'O " correct evening tints for the coming
season.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

The action Of Carter's LATHE Liver Pills Is pleas
ant, mild and natural. They gently stimulate the
liver and regulate the bowels, hut do not purge
They are sure to please. Try them.
No Christmas and New Years table shouid he
without Q bottle OF Angostura Bittefs, the world
renowned ~, yetixer OF exquisite favor. Beware Of
couHterfeits.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

doc To Sc are the price extremes OF our Silk
Nests-for choice cf the greatest variety In
Evening star., 1896-12-26
FOREIGN DRAMATIC GOSSIP.

Notes of the Plays and Players In
London.
Copyrighted. 1s98 by the Associated Press.)
LONDON. December GA popularity of
the amusement world here Is the large
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Evening Silks.

ST., SI.25, $I.5o, So and $3.50 a
ward for Satin Duchesse, in pink,
Nile. lavender, yellow, white and
Evening star., 1896-12-26

s YARD for particularly good quality of Moire
" Velour, and not fashionable tint is missing,
Evening star., 1896-12-26
For the Mem .

Gentlemen, a mems store is here,
iully equipped with evening wear re-
qulsltes-the best for the least.
IS n for Mems Full Dress Shirts that the clothlers
W n call worth 81 80.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
BASKET BALL LEAGUE.

tonight he win spar with Joe Choynski a,
that place.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

1 S<- instead of 25c for Full Dress Bows And 81
Wv for Full Dress Shields.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

G n for coed Evening Kid Gloves. S1.5O for Best.
" u Both guaIanteed-ftted at risk.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
The New Year
At the
PalaiS Royal.

The festive time will soon
be here==we have been pre-
pairing for it for months
past. It's time you conn
menced your preparations
and discovered this G st.
corner is ready for you.
Evening star., 1896-12-26

According to present arrangements, DIR.
Nansen will arrive at Hull on his visit to
England, on Tuesday, February 2. ard will
come direct to London to deliver his prom
ised address before the Royal Geographical
Society So great is the desire to hear him
that the members of the society, who num-
ber over 1900, will not be allowed to invite
a friend. The Prince of Wales will attend
this meeting and DIR. Nansens six weeks
lecture tour will begin Immediately there
after.
w. s. Mills of Rochdale has signed the
agreement for a match to run Bredin 400
yards at the Rcchdale Athletic Ground, on
January 80. Mills has paid his deposit
money and the articles have been sent to
Bredin for his approval and signature.
lenge given by T. keane. the American, as
soon as the match with Bredin is definitely
arranged.
Evening star., 1896-12-26
Japanese Hugs.

W. Il. MOSES & SONS.
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OENTENNIEL OF HOSEA BALLOU I'D
Rev. j. w. Hanson, d. ID.

The centennial Of one of the chief
characters in the noble company that
has wrought in the successful task of
vindicsting the character of God, and of
lifting the pail of gloom from the great
problem of human destiny, deserves rec
ognition from those OF like precious
faith" Hosea Bsllou, known during
much of his life time as Hosea Ballou
3D.. to distinguish him from the author
of Ballou on "Atonement," and during
his later years known as DIR. Ballou, was
born one hundred years ago this very
week. He was remote relative OF the
elder Ballou, but the connection was
not sufficiently close to be defined. He
was a native Of Guilford, N. H.; en-
braced the doctrine Of universal ealva-
ton at the age OF nineteen; entered the
ministry soon after; was pastor in Stat.
ford. Conn. Roxbury and 'Medford,
Mass, and became the first President OF
Tufts College and remained in that Office
until his death.
This brief outline does not. however
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1895, had contributed only 1873 per
cent to the treasury of the Conven-
ton, while the missionary expendi-
lures of the Convention in the same
district West of Ohio and including
California; amounted to $3.50 per
cent. The appeal continued for over
an hour with the result of securing
$500 in individual and parish pledges
for the relief of the Convention.
Many Cent-a Day pledges were also
taken by those who promised to cir
culate them in the parish and among
friends. The Convention during the
year will be largely assisted from
these ent-a-Day pledges as another
result of the Wednesday evening
work.
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profitable investment. The medieval
saint was worth more than gold mine
to any community. Relics we're more
valuable than rubies.
The Crusades were a conquest for
talismans. But they resulted in scien-
tific knowledge and turned the energy
of mankind into economic channels.
Henceforth money became the coveted
talismap.
An economic age must have an eco
nomic church; organic life must be adap
ted to the changed conditions Of society.
We are in a transition period, not so
much from one form Of doctrinal belief
to another, as from one form Of admin
istration to another. The service of
God is now interpreted to mean the SER
vice of man.
The lay element requires business
methode. 1t is not enough merely to
"hold our own" We must advance by
methods of administration adapted to
the times. Where should we look for
inspiration, if not to a present God and
the multiplying opportunities Of doing
good to his best beloved because most
needy children? Such opportunities are
never far to seek. We are surrounded
by the sinful and the blind.
We will need to render to God the
things that are Gods in true service
of humanity, and by making religion the
central principle of action. true and
earnest heart service in behalf of the
eternal verities. In this spirit and with
these aspirations we may appropriately
come to the service of this hour and
commune together in memory of our
Lord.
THE COMMUNION.
The communion of the Lords Sup
per followed the sermon. Rev. r.
F. Johonnot, the Oak Park pastor,
and Rev. Holmes Slade officiating,
and each making brief address.
The elements were distributed by Rev.
Messrs. Cook. Lovejoy, Gorton and
McAlpine. Rarely has there been a
more impressive and touching ad-
ministration of the historic ordi-
nance. The participation was quite
general, as it should be in Christian
assembly. The collection for the
Gum Ministerial Fund was taken at
this service, amounting to something
above SIT. At the close DR.. Stock
ing announced the service for We'd
nesday and the congregation was
dism .ssed with the benediction,
every one feeling that the Conference
had opened in very promising man
ner.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING.

THE -ADDRESS-APPEAL.
Wednesday evening, beginning at
s, was given over to the interests of
the General Convention. After the
Introductory exercises, Rev. DIR. Nash
was presented as a member of the
Board of Trustees and read substan-
tial portions of the Thirty first An
nual Report, printed in full on our
first page. Mr.. Charles L. Hutchin-
son, of Chicago, President of the
General Convention, who was in the
congregation, was called forward and
made brief address. After singing
DIR. Nash again took the platform
and addressed the congregation on
the topic announced in the program,
THE Duty of Liberals to Liberalism"
paying in the course of his remarks
a splendid tribute to the memory of
John r. Buchtel, showing how the
enlightenment of mind and broaden
ing of the thought of God, which were
the results of a true liberalism,
helped his life and enabled him to
bear up in faith and confidence amid
the terrible physical sufferings of his
last days.
At the close of DIR. Nash's address,
DR.. Cantwell was introduced and
after brief remarks in reference to
the organization of the Convention a
quarter of a century ago, and what
had been achieved since the North
western Conference relinquished the
Western missionary field to the Con-
yention, plunged at once into the
main work ofthe evening, the secur-
ing of pledges to assist the General
Convention in IFS present financial
emergency. Among other things it
was stated that the Western District
represented in this Conference in
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Conference Addresses.
THE YOUNG PEOPLES CHRISTIAN
UNION,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST pAGE.)

CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
God on earth. All that the young PEG.
pie are doing for the church in general.
our young people are doing for our
church in particular. In view of the
work that our Christian Unions are
doing and the much greater work that
they might be made to do it is painful
to see so many of our clergymen indif.
ferent to the latent power that resides
in the young people of their churches.
The youth of more than one-half of our
parishes are not organized and some
ministers. it would seem. are remiss in
their duty. Suppose it is hard to keep
a Union alive and at work,-we have no
right to neglect the religious training of
the young because it is hard, or because
we reap no harvest at once. l believe
that it is the duty of every pastor who
has six young people in the church to
organize them into Union and put them
in touch with the work of the national
body, and train them in the habit of
oOAiOdo thOdSht odo Pio1OIs
Our society is Young Peoples
Christian Union. The old way, growing
out Of the theory of depravity, was to
convert and regenerat the new way is
to build right from the beginning, so
that conversion and reforming will not
be necessary. The Union aims to get
hold early to begin to mold the charac-
ter Of the coming men and women. Its
members should work more in the Sun
day-school. Our body is Union. and
exerts the strength Of cooperative en-.
deavor, and it is a Christian Union
and is enlisted for Christ and his
church. 1t recognizes that the worlds
great need is men and women with
characters like Christ's. They believe
not only in the precepts but also in the
personality of Jesus and in the saving
power OF his example. In the zeal of
their youth and an answering loyalty
to him the united young people of our
church propose to labor until humanity
is lifted up to recognition of the uni
versal Fatherhood and Brotherhood
and It'll we all come in the unity of the
faith. AMI the knowledge Of the Son of
God, unto perfect man. unto the
measure of the stature of the fulness of
Christ"
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The Funeral Services Large Outpouring
of Odd acknowledgements Move
ment Started.

The Funeral Services Large Outpouring
of Odd Fe1lows-MonumentM Move
ment Started.
The funeral of Bro. Foster took place
on Wednesday afternoon. The first SER
vices we're held at the family residence,
No. 702 North Alabama street, at
o'clock in the morning. This service
was conducted by Rev. T. 8. Guthrie,
our indianapolis pastor. The service
was brief. Mr.. Macintosh gave a re.
view of the life work of Bro. Foster.
After this service the remains were
taken to the Grand Lodge hall, where the
body lay in state until l o'clock. From
the home to the hall Cantons Nos. and
AZ. Patriarchs Militant, acted an escort.
At o'clock the regular ritualistic SER
vices for the burial of the dead were
held. The hall was simply decorated
but in keeping with the quiet tastes of
Bro. Foster for these occasions.
At 2 o'clock the funeral procession
started toward Grown Fill Cemetery. 1t
was headed by Cantons Nos. 2 and 40, and
then followed the subordinate lodges Of
the city marching to the music Of two
bands. The grand officers followed tie
funeral car in carriages. At the GENE.
terry the regular ceremony for a grand
officer was used. 1t was very impressive
and is symbolic of the weakness of hui
manity and the insignifcence of the
mortal body. There is already move
ment to raise subscription among Odd
Fellows to erect a monument for Mr..
FOster
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100. grew under his administration to an
an increase Of more that $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster had six children,
two OF whom, Florence and Edward,
died in their youth. The children sur
vivipg are Frank S., Charles B. and
Grace Bell of Indianapolis, and Freder-
lex @. Foster, who is superintendent OF
the schools of Canton. N. Y.
Mr.. Fosters sickness was caused by an
attack OF grip, which he had two years
ago. 1t passed into dropsy, and the first
week in March he was obliged to give
up to his illness. He passed away
quietly at the last with all his family
except Mr.. Frederick Foster about him.
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There was too much materialism and
too much sel6shness. The blessed
life of Christ was yet to be followed
by his disciples. There are blessed
times in store for the world. The
Twentieth Century will atone for the
neglect of the present. The life of
selfishness will be followed by the
life of sacrifce,-and then the true
spirit of the real religion of Christ
will be understood.
Mr.Dharmapala was followed by M.
Gandhi, of Bombay, in much longer
address. He was introduced by Rev.
Mr.. Jardine as representative of the
jams. In responding the able ORR
entail disclaimed being the represen-
tative of any one form of the religion
of India. He was devoted to the work
of reform. He had lived in this
country two years after the Parlia-
ment of Religions in which he had
taken part. He noted three great char
acteristics of American life which had
surprised him: a. The great hospi-
tality of the country. (2) The COM
mon school education of the people.
g. The vastness of the country. He
then explained the nature of saliva
ton as he apprehended it, and what
was required to obtain it. Three
things were always against it-anger
pride, deceitfulness. The true trust
in God and knowledge of him which
constitutes salvation could not be
achieved until all evil passions had
been overcome, and the man lived in
the spirit of the pure life. The sharp
definitions and the shrewd observa-
tions of the sp aker, while discus
sing current ideas of religion were
highly enjoyed by the members Of
the Conference. The episode was an
agreeable surprise, and no one re-
GREETED that the time of discussion
had been surrendered to the oriental
visitors.