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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
LOWER DEATH RATE.
The Average for Past Week but IFS
Per Thousand.

FER Thousand.
The deaths recorded at the health depart
ment during the past week numbered &C.
of which 81 were white and A colored per-
sons. The death rate was IFS per thous-
and Inhabitants, as against the previous
weeks average of 1885. the rate for the
whites being AL and for the colored 257
There was an increase in the mortality
from affections Of the lungs, compared with
the previous week, from % to 20, of which
Il were from pneumonia, and of diseases
OF the circulatory organs from to H.
while those of the nervous system fell
from 16 TO ., and of the kidneys from to
3. Typhoid fever caused two deaths d!ph-
iberia two and scarlet fever one.
In addition to the 81 cases of diphthera
under treatment at the close of the last
report, IL now cases were reported Eight
cen cases were released from quarantine
leaving 55 cases still in isolation In 81 prem
Uses.
There were seven new cases of scarlet
fever reported, and seven cases were pro-
nounced as having recovered, leaving thir-
ty-one cases uLder treatment and "a prem
ises placarded.
The weather conditions prevailing during
the week were mean temperature of the
air of 10 degrees, a mean relative humid
ity OF "a, with four clear days and ram
fall of 2 of an inch. The mean actual
barometer was 1901, winds mild southerly,
and averaging five miles Fer hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Amfcably Adjusted.

The alleged friction in the plumbing
board was investigated by the Commission
crs in a hearing given Mr.. William Koch,
a member of the board and president of the
Plumbing Association. at which were pres
ent members of both organizations and al
SO Capt Lansing Beach, the assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner 1t was claimed by
Mr.. Koch that Inspector of Plumbing Chas
3. Ball had made and was making the
plumbing board a one-man affair, and that
one or more persons had been granted
licenses without first having passed the eX-
animation.
1t appeared at the hearing that the per-
sons licensed had in instance been
given the license by directions of the Com
missioners, and in the other by a vote of
three to two in the plumbing board, Mr.
Koch voting in the negative. 1t also ap-
peared that Mr.. Koch had unfortunately
misunderstood matters, and the hearing
closed in spirit of friendliness and good
feeling on all sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Musical ChristmRs,

The presence of grand opera in the city
just before Christmas always turns the
minds of lovers of music toward renewed
endeavor in their ambitions, and makes a
new musical instrument especially appre-
ciated by them. Edward F. Droop & Sons
Of 925 Pennsylvania avenue are taking adj
vantage of renewed interest in musical
circles by Offering bargains in pianos OF
leading makes. They have made special
prices on these instruments for several
years, but this season they offer a greater
value than ever in pianos at s291.5O, with
stool and cover thrown in and guarantee
for the usual term. Droop & Sons are also
handling the Washburn mandolins, guitars
and barjos, the leaders of the world. They
have laid in an unusually large stock of
musical toys. which they are selling from
% cents up. The Regina music boxes which
they are Offering play all the popular tunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Potomac Literary Club,

The monthly meeting of the Potomac
Literary Club, was held Tuesday evening
at the residence of ]. Orville Johnson, I69
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The essay was by Mr.. ]. s. McCalmont,
subject, Miracles" In the discussion fol-
lowing. DIR. W. A. Croffut. Mr.. Watkins
and DIR. ID. s. Lamb took part.
The following program was rendered:
Banjo solos. selection from La Trobator,"
Aud Lang Syne," with variations, by
Prof. Stephen d. Clements; piano solo,
.Caprecious Bohemian" by Miss Blanch
OConnell. recitation, Remains of Sprig-
gins Family Mr.. s. X. Hall: violin solo,
Spinning Song" by Miss G. Hamlin reel
tations. Blue Horizon Love Thy Neigh
Dor as Thyself," by Miss Juliette 8. Steb-
bins; piano solo, Princess Bonnie" By
Miss Grinder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
w. G. T. u. MEETING,
Much Business Transacted and Vari-
GUS Appointments Announced.

Much Business Transacted and Vari-
Gus Appointments Announced.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union of the District of Columbia met in
its parlors at 80 F street northwest yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Platt, the
president. occupied the chair. The rooms
were we'll filled with presidents and Off
GERS of local unions. superintendent Of de-
partments and trustees The meeting was
opened with music, Scripture reading and
prayer. Requests for prayer were handed
in by local unions, which are working
against saloons in their vicinity and pray
erS were also asked for those of the union
who are sick.
New superintendent were introduced as
follows: Miss Mary V. Beckham of the de-
partment Of anti-narcotics; Miss Willie /.
Francis OF the department of flower mis-
sion, with Miss Eleanor Walker as assist
ant; Mrs. Ruth Thompson, secretary of the
department of purity; Mrs. Grace Morris
of non-alcoholic medication.
Major Pebbles and Staff Captain Noble
from the Salvation Army, appeared and
were introduced. They solicited assistance
from the organization in their undertaking
to provide holiday dinner for one thou
sand poor mothers and children. COM
mittee. with Mrs. NJ. B. Hamlin as chair
man, was appointed. and subscription books
provided.
Mrs. E. S. Ellis was made the repre-
sentative to the Federation of Woman's
Clubs on the committee on civics
Committees to arrange for the New Year
reception, to cooperate with the Young
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
were appointed; also five delegates to the
American Anti-Saloon League convention.
to be held in Columbus, Ohio January ii
to 49,
Arrangements were made for the next
quarterly meeting, to be held in the Fiji
teenth Street NJ. E. Church January 10,
1898
Mrs. Clinton Smith called attention to the
plan of self-culture circles becoming so
popular through the efforts of Rev. w. F.
Crofts of the reform bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
THE EEL NUISANCE,
Suggestion of a Remedy by Mr.. w. A.
Mcfarland,

Mcr 0rI0nd.
Referring to the complaints made by citi-
zens relative to the great number of cells
found In water pipes. Superintendent w A.
Mcfarland of the District water depart
ment explained to a Star reporter that such
complaints are of common occurrence at
this time Of year. Yet. said Mr. McFar-
land. the evil is one which will continue to
exist as long as the water used here is not
filtered by the use Of some modern system
of filtering.
Il think" said Mr.. Mcfarland, ut will
be found that such complaints are few from
those sections Of the city supplied with
pumping stations. for the reason that in
those sections the water. which passes
through quarterback mesh screen at the
Great Falls, is again forced through a Sec
ond screen or eel trap. We know II is
very annoying matter, and We are doing all
we possibly can to remedy the evil by flush
ing the mains daily through the fire plugs
and through the blow-off valves, but as /
said, what We need is a modern system of
filtration.
If We had that, not only would this
trouble be avoided. or reduced to a mimi
mum, but We would also be spared the an
noyance caused by the muddy condition of
the water, and, in the opinion of not few
people, much typhoid fever. / wish to say,
too, that not only are We doing all We can
in the matter, but l also know that the
United States government is doing all 1t
possibly can under the circumstances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Public Work Ordered.

The Commissioners today issued the fol-
lowing orders;
That d sewer be constructed in Dover
street northeast between 10th and 18th
streets.
That a new curb be set around three
sides Of block -, Petworth; work to be
done under the permit system.
That. as the contractors for furnishing
natural hydraulic cement have failed to fill
orders under their contract, the superin-
tondent Of property be authorized to pur-
chase this material in open market in
such quantities as may be necessary, in
creased cost, if any, t. be charged to the
contractors.
That li3 feet of six-inch water main be
laid in 18th street northeast, as shown by
plat on file in the engineer department.
That hydrant on west side of Marion
street between 9Th, 18th, and . streets
be abandoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Evangeline illustrated.

In spite Of rain. jefferson School Hall,
9th and ID streets southwest was crowded
Tuesday night with the pupils of the sixth
grades, fourth division, of which l. Fair
brother is supervising principal, to hear a
lecture by Geo. w. White on the land of
EvanSeline. Through the kindness Of the
Young Peoples Society of Concordia
Church. its lantern and collection of mag
Efficient slide views of Nova Scotia
operated by w. Il. Herbst, were placed at
the service of the teachers to enhance by
illustration the pupils interest in the study
of Lonsfellow's poem. At the conclusion
of the lecture Superintendent Powell made
a brief address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
A STORY HOUR PROGRAM
Novel Method by Which Children Are to
Be Entertained.
The Wcrk of Ladies in Behalf OF the
Little Ones of Poorer
Clauses.

An innovation in the way of entertaining
children. which is both novel and unique,
has just been introduced at a church in
Baltimore and is scheduled for a trial in
this city. 1t is a plan which combines
amusement with instruction and is known
as the STORY hour exercise. This story
hour idea is the outgrowth of the work be-
gun last summer by the playground
committee" which is an auxiliary. Of the
United Women of Maryland: A few weeks
ago Sister Lily of the Hugh Price Hughes
Mission, in West London, England, visited
Washington and Baltimore and described
the work among children in that country
1t was she who suggested to the play
ground committee the feasibility OF intro
ducing the story hour feature.
In coEsonanCe with plans outlined by
Sister Lily the ladies of the new organized
STORY hour committee Immediately de-
termined to try the experiment. The fea-
ture is entirely new in this country. In
fact. its practice has been rarely attempt
ed in any other city except London. 1t is
altogether a new method by which to cap
tLre the time, attendance and attention of
children in the poorer districts. The OBJ
ject is purely a philanthropic one, and is
designed to allure from the streets those
children who in certain localities run the
risk of moral contamination because Of
evil associations.
Dramatic Interest.
To accomplish this it Is proposed to in
vest each recurring meeting with all 1ra-
matte interest necessary to entice children
from their temptations. To this end ladies'
who are skilled in the art of story telling
have in Baltimore volunteered their assist
ance III the work undertaken. There will
be present at the church every Saturday
afternoon q number of ladies', each pre-
pared to charm the children with the mar
ration of some thrilling adventure. There
will be no restrictions on the ladies, nor
will any be circumscribed with hampering
instructions. Each will be mistress of the
situation when her time is reached for the
telling of story. She will be permitted
10 present it in her own way, therefore
each story will be stamped with its re-
citer's originality of style.
These stories Will not be exclusively of
religious fiction. In fact, the enterprise is
not Sunday school to be conducted on
Saturdays. 1t is to be recognized rather
children are provided wholesome enjoy
ment the character OF which is both excel
lent and diversified.
Diversity of Topics.
While the aim of those engaged in the
work will he to point a moral, such will
no. he the supp eme purpose. Resource will
be had to all classes of juvenile fiction in
the search after stories which will interest
the children. That will be the main pur-
Jose. whether the moral Is there or not.
Heroes and heroineS. fairies and hob-gob-
ms, good little boys and girls, and a few
very wicked fellows will all figure more or
less prominently in these character
sketches
In addition TO the ladies of the "story-
hour committee. Il number OF youi,s la
dies will likewise assist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-'Two~ Little Va
grants"
Columbia Theater.-Mr. Roland Reed in
"The Wrong Mr.. Wright
Grand Opera House-"The Cherry Pick
ers."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Vanity Fair
BurlesQuers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Dam-
ros ch-Ellis Grand Opera Company in Car
men,
New National Theater.-Mr. James A.
Herne in Shore Acres"
Willard Hal.-The Biograph.
Convention Hall--Illustrated lecture by
DIR. Nansen on Experiences in the Arctic
Regions
Rauscher's New Hall.-Ball, given by Ia
dies of Garfield Hospital board.
Masonic Temple, 9th and F sts.-Spiritual-
lists Bazaar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Her Christmas Choice.

do you expect to get anything in your
stocking Christmas?"
mo; I expect to get my stocking in
something. I've asked George not to for
get to get me a pair of those Jenness
Miller shoes at Crccker's shoe store, 939
Pennsylvania avenue. I understand that
the shoes are going like hot cakes"
The Jenness Miller shoes mentioned by
the young housewife are retailing at So SO
u pair at Crocker's. The sales Of mcn's
slippers at this store are unusually large.
Mems "Romeos" are $l.9s pair A fine
"vici kid slipper Is sold there for 81. 40.
Business at this store Is reported to be
far in advance of that for the same month
last year.
IF it keeps up I'll have to get an an
mex" said the proprietor this morning
From the advance sales of mems slippers
1t would appear that about half of the
men in Washington will be wearing our
Christmas gifts."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Ready for Holiday Work.

Judging by the many pretty things that
John Ridden, the furniture dealer of No
51S 7th street, has displayed, he is evil
IDENTIFY ready for the Christmas shopper.
Everything in the establishment of Mr.,
Ridden would make a useful present as
well as an ornamental one. One of the
prettiest displays of banquet lamps and
onyx-top tables is to be seen in the win
dow of Mr.. Rudden's store, and this dis
play Is but a small sample of the many
handsome ones on the inside. Out of the
many pretty chairs, tables fancy rockers,
chiffoniers and other articles of furniture,
1t should not be hard for the shopper to Sc
lect such a Christmas present as wouli
gladden. the heart of the person receiving
it. and in addition would prove useful and
not SenSelesS bauble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

One of the best and most appropriate
presents for 4 gentleman is a full dress
suit The social season this year promises
TO be lively and full dress suit is indis-
pensable. The Six Little Tailors are meet
Ing the popular demand and offering a full
d-ess suit of the very latest London fash
ion for $50, not the price of a good business
suit They are making business and even
ing suits for SD which compare favorably
with the ordinary $40 suits. One of the
features of the Christmas stock is the full
line of fancy vestings, which are offered at
prices within the reach of all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Upon the invitation of Vice President
Baker, Messrs. A. Worth Spates, w. o.
Breckenridge and Horace F. Johnson OF
Baltimore last evening addressed the Ma
tional Republican Anti-Civil Service League
the meeting being held at the Hotel EN-
rich. The extension of the civil service
rules and regulations made by President
Cleveland was severely criticised by Mr.
Spates. who referred to Mr.. Cleveland as
the most monarch:al President in this
country's history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
RESULT OF A QUARREL.
Mrs. Williams Alleged to Have At
tempted Suicide

The police of the second precinct were
called to the house of George Williams,
colored. No. 1882 I'd street northwest, about
10 o'clock last night to investigate the re-
port that Williams wife had made an at
tempt to commit suicide. Mrs. Williams
mother lives in the house with her. and
the women had a quarrel. AS a result, it
Is alleged, the daughter concluded she did
not care to live any longer. Going to the
room where medicines are kept she picked
up bottle of liniment and swallowed the
contents. The liquid contained a large
quantity of iodine and, perhaps, other
poisons and was SO strong that the woman
was soon unconscious. She was picked up
by members of the family and carried to
the sidewalk In the hope that the fresh
air might revive her. Policemen Light
foot and Cooper assisted the sick woman
to the Homeopathic Hospital, where she
was soon restored to consciousness, and
1t Is believed she will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Capital Traction Condutts

The work of putting in the conduits for
holding the feed wires of the Capital Trac-
ton Companys new electric system. from
the Peace Monument to 18th street and
New York avenue, is progressing rani5lv
more than cne-half IL the piping having
been laid and the street made ready for the
asphalt paving. It is expected that this
portion OF the work will be completed by
the early part of next week The cable viii,
probably begin to arrive Monday or Tues
day, when it will at once be placed in posi-
ton, f-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont
and intermediate landings at $50 I'm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 13la street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am to
8 pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, lv:0o, IL
am, 1905, 2:O5, 3, and 4:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
+. AND o. BULLETIN.
RATES

Account of the holidays, tickets will be
sold at the low rate of one fare and one
third from Washington to Pittsburg
Wheeling. Parkersburg and local points be-
tween Wheeling and Pittsburg. Good going
on December "a, - and II, 1897. and Janu-
airy 1. 1898, valid for return until January
q, 1S9S-
Special rates and limits for students.
Apply city ticket offices, B. and o. r. r.
Commencing Tuesday. December 81,
tourist sleeping cars will leave Washing
ton every Tuesday for the Pacific coast
via ST. Louis at $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

The late Ann Trueman by her WILL dated
August q, 1891, and filed with Register
McGill for probate, bequeathed $50 to the
trustees of Union NJ. E. Church, a quanti-
ty of furniture and $50 to Jane Givandan
and the remainder of her estate to her
niece, Mary Hoskison, of Birmingham
England. Aida Henriques is named as
executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

meeting of George G. Meade Post, No
5, G. A. r., was held Tuesday night. at
which resolutions were adopted -favoring
outdoor relief for veterans. The plan is to
have appropriated out of the sum annually
allowed the home for disabled veteran
soldiers $10O,OO0 for outdoor relief for such
soldiers as desire it. This proposed relief
is to be allowed at the rate of SO per
month to soldiers who have been inmates
of the home for twelve months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

CONGRESSIONAL LIGHTS
1t makes no difference whether you want
gas light or oil lamps or electric fixtures,
gas heat or oil stoveS-we have them all.
Work done by competent mechanics. Our
prices lowest consistent. Phone 40. c. A.
MUDDIMAN & CO. 1904 G ST., SIG 18th ST.
25c. ETCHED GAS GLOBES, 15c
SHEDD & BRO, 432 9TH ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Jury Fails to Agree.

The Police Court jury impaneled to try
the case against Thomas E. Barron, who
was charged with selling liquor to minor,
was unable to agree. The report to that
effect was made to Judge Kimball yester-
day. and the jury was at once discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
HOLIDAY BOXES. Natl Cigar Factory
1011 Pa ave.

DO NOT BETRAY IGNORANCE
as to which is the best and most useful
reference work. Inform yourself and then
you will not depend on big advertisements
and pay for them. too. JOhnson's Cyclic
patdia Will give you what you want far
beyond any Electromagnetic later informa-
ton Call or drop postal and evidence will
be sent you. Appleton's, 437 eth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Coming Rail.

Elaborate preparations are in progress
for the opening dance OF the Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans. at their hail. llth and
r streets, tomorrow evening Several well.
known society ladies have consented to
act as chaperons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Youthful Offenders.

John Stewart and Joseph Carey, young
white boys, were convicted late yesterday
afternoon in Criminal Court No. / on a
charge of larceny from the person. The
verdict included a recommendation of
mercy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Leave Orders Early for Huylcr

Bon BOns and Chocolates to be sent out of
town. by mail or express-to insure care
in packing. Great variety of fancy boxes
and baskets. Cor. 18th and F sts.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Lawyer Hewlett the Beneficiary.
By the codicii of his will, dated July %
last, and filed for probate yesterday after
noon, the late Edward Garrett of Hills
dale, ID. c.. bequeathed his entire estate to
Emmanuel NJ Hewlett. The latter is named
IS executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEEs.
Highest quality lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost. Z city stores.
c. D. KENNY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

IF YOU VALUE YOUR CARPETS
Let us clean them. Wen do the work with
out injury. Empire Upholstery and Carpet
Cleaning Works, G31-5 Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Reisngcrs Pourd and Fruit Cake 2Oc.
lb.: Black Fruit Cake. delicious, 25c.; Pure
Candies. Nuts, Ice Cream. Springlers d
specially, &c. per H. 235 G st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Gas ard Coal Heaters. Puritan Oil Heat
ers, $500 A. Eberly's Sons, rs eth NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

CITY ITEMS.

Knight TempIar's Charms and
32d Degree Charms. The finest in the city
at a bargain. +. LOEWENSTEIN, Sl5 G
ST., OPP. Patent Office. CASH PAID FOR
OLD GOLD AND SILVER dele, Is cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

BEACON DROP LIGHTS. 75c
(30c. & 81 eisewhere). Shedd & Bro, 432 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Aurncnrfa Excelsin.
Outdoor Relief for Veterans.

Beautiful 81 and S. plants will be sold
for 81 tomorrow at GUIDES, 1924 F.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Don't forget that Macintosh Coat for
gentleman, a Macintosh Cloak for lady or
miss, Rubber Boots and Shoes for either,
man, woman, boy, miss child, make an
appropriate Christmas present as they
give comfort and preserve health A full
line of Rubber Toys also on hand
GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.,
S07 Pa. ave. NV.
de15, 16,171S,O2224
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
j. Jay Gould-Tree Toys-open evenings

PABST ''DOPPEL BRAEU" BEER
Is acknowledged to be the best dark beer
that's brewed in this country. Equals the
imported. Try case and you will drink no
other. Write or tel. 213.
PABST BREWING CO, 103 n. Cap. st.