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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Ensy Christmas ShODpfnx.

There is no doubt that Christmas shop
ping is trying affair, yet If it Is done in
an establishment like that of VIM II. Nc
Knew, 933 Pennsylvania avenue, annoy
ance and perplexity are reduced to a mini
MIN. This house is one of the Oldest here,
and its motto has always been to deal in
standard goods only; therefore the quality
Of goods sold is never questioned. The
holiday display at this house has never been
exCelled, and the most beautiful as well as
the very latest novelties are to be found
there. For instance, all the new things in
blouse effects, velvets, tailor-made jackets,
for ladies, misses and children. Then for
NEIL there is full line of house jackets,
blanket and Terry robes and lounging
goods, pajamas we'll as gloves, neck
wear. and. indeed. everything of that kind.
For ladies there are unlimited novelties in
perfumcry, gloves, ribbons. jubilee umbreI-
las, hosiery, shopping bags, and the hand
scmest effects in sterling silver. The gloves
sold by this house are the best of imported
goods. and no article is allowed to leave I'm
warranted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15

Election of Board OF Directors by the
StOckhOlders.

The second annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Washington and Great Falls
Electric Railway Company was held at the
company's office, Hutchins building. in this
city, Monday, when the following directors
were elected for the ensuing year: Jacob Z.
Clark, Stilson Hutchins, Lee Hutchins, w.
j. Dante. J. V. n. Huyck VIM. Z. Lewis
and Edwin c. Clark. At a meeting of the
directors officers for the year were chosen
as follows: President. Jacob p. Clark: vice
president, Stilson Hutchns; managing d.
rector, Lee Hutchins, and secretary and
treasurer. w. ]. Dante
The report of the directors stated that
during the year 9l2.262 passengers had been
carried, producing total receipts of S31.-
there were $40. $50 passengers. producing
receipts amounting 10 s24, 1926. This
shows an Increase of 33:..349 passengers
CARRIED and 3d. 1876 increased receipts.
Inc total receipts, above stated,
amounted to S762992: expeditures
for operating and general expenses. s2l.-
Gl3&. leaving a profit for the year of
s16.O1596
The report further stated:
The past years experience and returns
must prove to you, as they do TO the direc-
tors. that there should be no further delay
in carrying out the double tracking Of the
balance of the road, and that il should be
accomplished during the present winter
season, as the improvement would be re-
paad by a larger pro rata profit than the
present accommodations give"
1t was recommended that the directors
enter into a contract for the construction
or branch line from near Foxhall road
TO the New American University, If salts
factory agreement can be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
MISS CONNIE DEPARTS.
She Was Pleasantly Received by
Members of Congress.

Members OF Congress.
Yesterday afternoon and evening We're &C
lively occupied by Miss Maud Come, the
distinguished young Irish lady visitor in
this city. She went to the Capitol in COM
pany with Mr.. D. 1. Murphy and Capt.
John N. Tobn, interviewing very agreeably
a large number of senators in opposition
10 a direct arbitration treaty between the
United States and Great Britain. Many
senators listened to her eloquent argu-
inents with apparent great interest. The
Vice President received her and attendants
in the beautiful private room set apart for
that dignitary Then. Joined by Miss Glee-
son, an invitation was received from Speak
Reed to visit him in his private office,
and he paid Mss Come marked Difference,
having had her and party taken by an at
tache of the office to his private gallery in
the House of Representatives while that
body was in committee of the whole. When
the House adjourned Representative John
NJ. Allen escorted the lady and friends to
the floor. where. in front of the Speakers
chair. she was cordially greeted by throngs
of the representatives.
In the evening Miss Come gave dress
reception in the NOrmandie parlors TO the
members of the committees and their
ladies' who assisted in organizing the Co
lumbia TheIter demonstration Sunday
night. Mr. Metzerott placed his private
toX last evening at the disposal of Mr..
Murphy for her use, and Miss Come at
tended the performance of The Wrong Mr..
Wright" which she enjoyed very heartily.
On this occasion the afternoon party was
increased by the attendance of Capt. Pat
rick O'Farrell and Miss OFarrrell, Mr.. and
Miss kenney.
At the NOrmandie Hotel at the close of
the performance in the name of the COM
mittees Mr.. Murphy rendered Miss Come
and party a nice little supper. Miss Come
left the city today at 1916 m. via Penn
sylvania railroad for Philadelphia, where
she speaks tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
PREFERRED TRAPPING.
Arthur GreenIeaf Endcavors to snve
His Cash.


His Cash.
Arthur Greenleaf. who had about $3.50 on
his person when he called at the municipal
lodging house Sunday night, and who ask
ed Tor bed and board. and was later arrest
ed at the suggestion of the Superintendent
of the institution, was released from GUS
tody yesterday. When Greenleaf appeared
In the Office of the lodging house and ask
ed for resting place, he presented the ap-
pearance of an ordinary tramp, and there
was nothing about him to excite suspicion
until he reached the bath room when he
objected to being searched by the attend
ants: This caused an investigation and it
was learned that he had a considerable sum
OF money in his pocket. He was put in
cell in the police station instead of being
given a cot in the lodging house. He had
$Soo IN gold and about SO in paper and Sill
yer money, and the police wanted to know
more about him. His story, which is believ-
ed now to be correct, was that he had been
IN the army and had received his discharge
at Salt Lake City. From there he started
for his home in Pennsylvania, and it was
his desire to reach home with as much
money as possible. Instead of buying rail-
road tickets and expensive meals he tramp
ed over the road and lived on charity as
far as he was able to do so.
He was willing, he said, to saw and split
wood for his board and lodging, but he was
unwilling to exhibit his money. While he
was in custody the officers searched the
records at the War Department, and learn
ed that at least part of his story was true.
When released he left the city for his home
in Pennsylvania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
An O.d Fellows FraternaI Visit

Harmony Lodge, No. o. at Odd Fellows
Hall, Sth street southeast, was visited
Monday evening by the team and members
OF Federal City Lodge, No. 30 1. o. o. F.
The crowded room was filed by Odd ell
lows from Fcrestville, Hyattsville, Prince
Georges county. Md, and representatives
from every lodge in the District of Column
bia. by request, the degree staff Of Federal
City Lodge. under the direction of Past
Grand Master John H Wood. conferred the
degree of Brotherly Lodge upon four can
diGates and added fresh laurels to their
already proud record. Among the distin-
gu.sned odd Fellows who witnessed the
work were Grand Master John T.. Brown,
Deputy Grand Master W. w. MILAN, Grand
Warden John b. Ward. Grand Treasurer
]. y. Blake Espey, Grand Representative
VIM. p. Allan, Grand Conductor W. F.
Dement,; James a. Sample, past grand
master Of Chic; vi. r. Schaffer of Tppe-
canoe Lodge. No 90 Lafayette, Ind; Jacob
Rohn, Franklin Lodge, No. = Macon, Ga;
VIM Bennett, Harmony Lodge, No. 6. Bal
timcre, Md; r. E. Wines. Knoxville Lodge,
No. g. Knoxville, Iowa; I. b. Felter, Eliza
beth Lodge, No 51s, Elizabeth. Ind; Ru-
doIphus Robey, Serepta Lodge, No 49, AL
eXandria- Va; Jacob Persinger, Tabor
Lodge, No. 80, Xenia. Ohio; John Logan
Itina Lodge. No. 391, Streator, Ill; Roy
Mitchell, Robertson Lodge, No. 400, New
Brighton. Pa; H. E. Webb. P. G., Hyde
Park Lodge. No. IT,, Chicago, ILL.,; Chas
H. Long ana Chas. II. Daily of Orlole
Lodge. No. A.. Maryland; Grand Represent
alive Geo W. Uline. Grand Patriarch Hen
ry c. Hazard. and Messrs. H. p. Arm
strong. W. T Richie, G. w. Randall, l. A
Randall, a. 5. Armstrong. W. A. Richie,
]. s. hitchie, A. Rude, w. Rude. NJ. Frass,
Werton Brown. Chas. Thomas, Thos. P.
King. S. X. Beall. Sprigg o. Beail, Geo.
Shuler. Chas. Hardin. E. W. Sansburg ii.
H. Frye of Forest Lodge, No. Il; Noble
Grand +. f. Higgins. Geo. H. Baxter H.
W. Weber. w H. Stansbury, ]. j. Story
and many others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
THE PENWOMEN.
committees Appointed to Arrange for
Coming Congress-

congress.
Inc congress committee of the Women's
National Press Association, at a recent
meeting appointed a number of subcom-
mittees to arrange for the annual gather
Ing. They were as follows:
Hall-Mrs. Stocking, Mrs. Clinton Smith
MRS. Joanna Turner, B. A. Lockwood Pro-
sram-M. S. Lockwood, f. S. Cromwell Fl.
Il. Sperry. F. G. French, B. A. Lockwood.
Entertainment-M. S. Gist f. s. Cromwell
NJ. s. Lockwood. Press-M. NJ. North. NJ
5. Gist, NJ. w. Emerson, F. G. French. r
A. Lockwood. Observation-Disclosures G.
French, NJ NJ. North P NJ. Stocking. NJ
w. Emerson, Miss Ruby Scruggs. Decora-
tions-M. w. Emerson, Mrs Stillman, Mrs
Satchett. Railroads-Lllian Pike. Mrs
Brinton. Clara 3. Colby. Credentials -Mary
M. North, NJ. w. Emerson, Anna NJ. Ham
il;on, Mrs. Gresham, Mrs. Cromwell
The congress will be held February is
and 10. 1888, with a reception February
II at pm. at Wizards Hotel. 1t will
be Information al. and invitations will be
sent to noted penwomen not affiliated
with clubs. The auxiiaries in each state
are expected to send their vice presidents
and as large number of representa- tives
as possible. The full congress committee
is as follows: Chairman, Mrs. Hannah b.
Sperry; vice chairman, Beva A. Lock-
wood; secretary, May Whitney Emerson;
Mary NJ. North Mary S. Lockwood, Mary
S. Gst. Patty Miller Stocking, Mrs. Gin
ton Smith, Mrs Satchett, Mrs. Stllman
Mrs. Brinton, Frances Graham French
Miss Lillian Pike, Mrs. f. s. Cromwell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
IN SEARCH OF A WIFE.
Wfdover OF Two Months s~eks . N.~
Alliance.

Joseph Louis johnson. colored eighty.
seven years old. who lives near Warrenton.
va, came to Washington looking for a wo.
man whom he had been told was willing to
become his wife. After a patient search
Tor the prospective bride he concluded he
had been given the wrong directions and
then he called on Sanitary officer Frank,
VINO furnished him transportation home
Use been widower pretty nigh on TO
TWO months, he said and ever since de-
ole woman left me everything's gone wrong.
L Jess tell you what IL is he added Il
wants somebody to cook for me and make
de ole house a home once mo-"
Only been a widower two months and
want to get married. he was asked.
You know de Lord Gone tole me II he
take one comfort from me he gwine fer TO
sen me another" said the old man. and
L believes everything de Lord says
He denied that he had been a drinking
man, and said when he learned there was
whisky in his house. he got angry and went
off to serve the Lord.
hut l docs drink hard cider" he volun.
teered. and ii don't make me drunk.
neither"
He left on a late train yesterday for
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
DEAD LETTER SALE.
The Mystery Hanging Over the DIFF
ferent Packages.

ferent Packages.
Pandora's box was as an empty receD-
tacle compared to the contents Of the
various bundles which comprise the dead
letter sale new in progress in the auc-
ton rooms Of Thomas Bowling, 612 street
northwest.
The greatest speculation exists, and the
bidding Is brisk. Good prices maintain,
and nothing is started under Is cents.
The majority of the bundles bring in the
neighborhood of so cents, and the pur-
chasers, as a rule, seem well pleased.
An air of merriment pervades the auc-
ton room, and the audience join the auc
tioneer in his merry jokes. There is
scarcely an article known to the business
world that is not included in some of the
bundles. But no idea is given of any of
them, beyond brief description. At the
end of each described bundle is the alb
breviatlon, etc" and it is by the mys-
terry which this suggests that bidding is
stimulated. That "and so forth means any
when it is Investigated usually provokes
roars of laughter.
In one bundle disposed of an old-time
hustle and a bunch of artificial flowers
however, really useful articles were found.
The purchaser Immediately looks for the
so forth part of his bundle and then
calmly surveys the other things. One
boot. size eight; a dice box and few
cards. When it was knocked down to him
1t was discovered he had only one leg,
and 1t was the right one that was miss
ing. Speculation was Immediately rife as
to whether the right one could be used
for the left foot
There are 1927 bundles in all. The mis-
cellaneous ones number 2768; there are
95f packages Of books and 2O5 lots of jew
elry. They are being sold in that order,
and the sale will doubtless continue ali
week. Every arrangement for the com
fort and convenience of the public is made.
Smoking is prohibited, and the ladies ap-
pear perfectly happy, safely ensconsed in
the auctioneer. A platform has been
erected extending into the audience, and
bundles are passed and change made with
out difficulty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
CENTRAL HALL.

NATIONAL RIFLES ARMoRY. WEDNESDAY
Evening. December IS. PAULINE. OR THE
BELLE OF SARATOGA" benefit of the EIisco-
pal Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital. auspices board
Droops. de1i-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Scnsi bile Presents.

There are thousands of shelves ard sew
eral floors in the establishment of Parker.
Bridget & Co.. 3l5 eth street, and all are
laden with goods that come under the head
of sensible Christmas gifts 1t Is needless
TO say that clothing. both for boys and
those of advanced years, is sure to be ap-
preciated as a present.
I'VE are very busy now. and. II all signs
do rot fail. We will be buster before Christ
mas" remarked Mr.. Parker of the firm.
when asked TO say 4 few words in regard
to the Christmas trade. "Our sales are al
ready far ahead of last year in all depart
mentS, and We expect a very prosperous
winter season. Fer the benefit of Christ
mas shoppers We have made the reductions
In sporting goods that we usually defer
until after Christmas and this sale will
crowd our store every minute FROM the
present time until the close Of business
December "a"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
soldier., Widow. and Pension.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In a House debate on pensions, Mr.. Allen
of Mississippi is reported to have said that
"one reason for swelling pension rolls was
the fact that young women make a prac-
tice of yanking husbands out of soldiers
homes for the sake of early widowhood and
a fat pension" A widow cannot get very
fat on 81 OF $12 a month; but she is not the
only one benefited. The soldier may con-
slider himself greatly favored when the
pension law increases his matrimonial eli
gibilitv SO as to enable him to have the care
and attention of young wife instead of
languishing in the exclusively male So
ciety of a soldiers home
If the soldiers sweetheart will not marry
him for himself alone. 1t may be wrong for
the government to furnish marriage set
Element in the shape of a pension for his
widow; but the cost of this transaction
should be charged up in part at least as
pertaining to the soldier himself, who is
greatly benefited. The most important
thing for the government to do is to watch
that young widow to see that she does not
continue to draw q pension after remar-
rage. THOMAS w. GILMER.
December 10. 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Seven Lessons From the Bible.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held a
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon, 724 East Capitol street, Monday
evening at o'clock. After the invocation by
Mr.. Harland Of Columbian University. the
following program was presented, on the
subject, Seven Lessons in Natural His
tory of the Bible" Papers were read as
follows: Geology Of the Bible" Mr.. Har-
land; Insects Of the Bible" Mr.. George
F. Thompson: next was a mandolin solo by
Master Eugene Gordon, accompanied by
Miss Belle Gordon on the piano, and sue
ceeding this Mr.. c. 8. Walport read a pa
per on TIE reptiles of the Scriptures. Plants
and flowers of the Bible were discussed by
Mr.. Baier: Birds Named in the Bible" by
Mrs. Gordon. and Minerals of Scripture"
by Mr.. p. M. Hubbard. After a solo by
Miss Austin. DR.. B. F. Rattray read a pa
per on the precious stones Of the Bible.
Miss Lena Melcher was elected recording
secretary to succeed Miss Espey, who re-
signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
ONLY A LITTLE STAR AID,
But 1t Brought Forth Sixty-Seven
Prompt Replies.

1t certainly pays to advertise in The
Star" said a well-known gentleman to
Star reporter. The other day l called
upon prominent business man to say
good word for young friend Of mine, who
was an applicant for the position of book
keeper in his office. told him the object
of my visit but before got any further he
held up warning finger and said in
whisper, Don't speak so loud, he's at work
behind that PARTITION Then he opened his
desk drawer and showed me pile of let
tiers. These are sixty-seven of them,' he
said, all answers to little two-line adj
vertisement in The Star, inserted only
twice.
g How did my young friend happen to be
selected from among so many?' l asked
Did he have any strong recommended
tions?
None at ALL was the reply. of the
sixty-seven answers his was the shortest.
1t was we'll written and TO the point. So
l sent for him and he's hard at work, and
I guess he'll make good employee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
What She Wanted.

George asked me yesterday what l want
ed for a Christmas present. Guess what
told him?"
The fluffy little blonde was conversing
with the tall. statuesque brunette.
why, "a diamond ring, of course" re-
sponded the latter.
ITS something better than that was
the reply. at is one Of the new wheels
sold by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, 14th
and H streets northwest. They are fitted
with the Morrow brake and coasting de-
vice, and they are great"
All the Eclipse wheels are equipped with
this. ard the company is now receiving the
stock Of 80 and delivering them. Those
who have tried the wheel so equipped have
invariably returned and purchased one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
SHOOTING A DOG.


Yesterday morning about 10 O'Clock there
was some excitement on Sumner street in
the county, cansedh by the discharge of a
shotgun. The contents of the weapon land
ed In dog, and the animals piteous cries
could be heard squares away. The canine
managed to drag itself more than two
squares from where the wounds were in
ficted, and there died
Mrs. Mary Smitf1g the owner Of the dog,
witnessed the shooting. and an hour later
she appeared at the Police Court and made
complaint Her charge was that a COL
ored man named James Scott had fired the
1atal shot, and she told Prosecutor Pugh
that this was not his first offense. She
SAID that Scott seemed to be fond of shoot
ing cats and dogs, and she had decided to
make complaint because of the danger to
children in the street
warrant charging Scott with discharg-
iEs nrearms In the street was issued, and
lne case Will be heard as soon as the war
rant is served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur
niture House, 18th and F streets.-Advt
Various styles of Architecture.

Should building permit asked for by
Architect VIM. F. Wagner on behalf of
New York parties be granted, there will be
erected on what is known as the rink site,
New York avenue between 18th and l4th
streets. building in which will appear ex-
amples of Roman, Grecian, Egyptian and
Persian architecture. Each part or floor of
the proposed building is to be devoted not
only TO examples of one of these classes of
architecture. but also TO furniture paint
ings, decorations and other specimens OF
art CHARACTERISTIC of the country and times
sought to be illustrated. The building is
understood to be designed as a sort of mu-
scum. something similar TO the Eden Musee
In New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15

de15-7t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

grants
Columbia Theater.-Mr. Roland Reed in
THE Wrong Mr.. Wright"
Grand Opera House-"The Cherry Pick
ers"
Kernans Lyceum Theater.-Vanity Fair
Burlesquers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Carroll
Institute Dramatic Club in "Rosedale.
New National Theater-Mr. James A.
Herne in Shore Acres
Willard Hall--The Biograph
National Rifles Armory.-"Pauline. or
the Belle of Saratoga for the benefit of
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital.
Sixth Presbyterian Church.-Lecture by
Rev. 5. f. Hershey on "Mormonism.'
Sill Vermont Avenue.-House warming,
given by the Washington Society of Dec
Oratiye Art -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
Proceedings of Regular Meeting Held
Last Evening".

Last Evening.
The meeting last evening of the Building
trades Council was attended by the repre-
sentatives of most of the affiliated unions.
In the absence of President William Silver,
VINO Is at Nashville attending the annual
convention of the American Federation of
LABOR, Mr.. William H. Maghan, president
pro tenn, occupied the chair.
The committee which was appointed to
make arrangements for sending a delegate
TO the national convention of the Building
trades Council at ST. Louis, December 20,
reported that Mr.. ]. P. Healey, the dele
gate chosen, will leave Washington for the
convention Saturday next.
The delegate to the council was instruct
ed to use his best efforts to enlist the SYM
patmes OF the members of the conven-
tlon In the cause of suffrage in the District,
ana also IN opposition to the bill pending
IN Congress which seeks to stop the busi-
ness OF railway ticket brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
DESIGNS SUBMITTED.
Commissioners Have Received Five
for Rock Creek Bridge.

OOmmIss1OncrS HIVE Recefved Five
for Rock Creek Bridge.
The Commissioners have received in re-
Spouse to communication requesting COM
petition, five designs for the proposed
bridge over Rock creek at Connecticut
avenue extended for which designs Con-
gress provided an appropriation of s., 500
The five plans have been submitted by three
architects, George S. Morrison L. l.. Buck
and w. H. Breithaupt, all of New York
city, and all said to be eminent in their
profession. Mr.. Morrison submitted the
p.ah, me others submitting two each. 1t is
understood that three prizes will be CON
1erred one of 5000, one of $5n0 and one of
sfo The remaining $500 of the appropria-
ton VIII, 1t is said, be used for the expenses
incidental to the survey of the site 1t is
expected that decision as to the order IF
merit OF the designs will be reached some
time this month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel j. PentZ for Glymont
and intermediate landings at 9:30 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Trains leave 13h street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
8 pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, lJ:O5, IL
am. 12:O5, 2:05, 3, and 4:15 pm.