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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Louis Johnson, colored, who had too
much liquid Christmas in him yesterday,
was making as much noise on 18th street,
the officers said, as if he had been an In
dian attending a war dance. Sergt. Judge
and Policeman No Donald heard him MAX
ing the noise and placed him under arrest.
Johnson went quietly with the officers I'M
til William Harris was met, and then he
concluded he would resist. He proceeded
to handle the officers in Il rough manner
and Harris wanted to act as judge of the
affair. James Brown, also coored, came
along, and he, too, had something to say
about the arrest. His arrest followed, and
the three men were taken to the police sta
ton. During the trouble Policeman Me-
Donald's eye was badly discolored and
Sergt. Judge had his arm injured. The case
was heard i'll the Police Court today and
Johnson paid the penalty in the form of
$50 fine or sixty days, in each of the three
cases, while Harris was fined $40 for as
sault and S. for disorderly conduct. Brown,
who was charged with disorderly conduct
only, was fined So, with fifteen days as the
alternative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
NAVY PISTOL IN COURT.
Young Man Accused of Stealing Ii
From the Fern.

A navy pistol, stolen from the Fern, at
the 18th street wharf, last Thanksgiving
day. when number of invited guests were
on the boat watching a race, figured in a
case tried in the Police Court today. John
H. Leahman, a young man employed as a
bartender, was charged with having stolen
the weapon. Detectives Helan and McNa-
NEE, who had charge of the case, recovered
the weapon from a saloon, where it was
behind the bar exposed TO public view.
The defendants brother is employed as
bartender at the saloon and was keeping
the pistol for the former. In his own de-
Tense Mr.. Leahman denied that he was on
the Fern the day the theft was committed.
He said he loaned 50 on the pistol to a man
whom he did not know. This stranger he
had seen once since he made the loan.
Mr.. Kelly testified that he saw the de-
PENDANT when he loaned a man s. on the
weapon. He did not know the name Of the
stranger, but was able to give description
of him.
Judge Taylor dismissed the charge against
Mr.. Leahman, and returned the pistol to
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
A PROSPEROUS CHRISTMAS.
interesting Facts Concerning Its Gem
eraI Practical Observance.

The present Christmas will doubtless
prove to be the most generally and gener-
ousiy observed by the American people of
any of the similar holidays that have pre-
coded 1t. The national capital is a pretty
good city to strike an average from when
judging the conditions of the rest of the
country, and basing judgment upon Wash
inton's record the conclusion reached
above Is entirely justified. The volume Of
business transacted by the city post office
in all its branches and by the Adams EX-
press Company and the United States EX-
press Company, in the bulk both Of outgo-
ing and incoming matter, was very largely
in excess of former years
1t will he two or three days yet before the
figures of the mail matter, particularly OF
the registry division, which was sent out
and received can be compiled, but 1t is con-
fidently believed that these statistics IN
comparison with those of former years will
show an increase of at least fifteen per
cent. The estimates of the express COM
pany agents indicate a similar Increase
upon their facilities.
The employees in the post office and OF
the express companies are pretty well
tagged out with the unusual demands upon
them, as all We're compelled TO put in many
hours of extra time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
AUTHORIZES TRANSFER.
Order of Court i'm the Matter of Belt
Railway Sale.

Judge Cole. presiding today in Equity
Court No. l. in the absence of Judge Cox.
signed an order authorizing and directing
the American Security and Trust Company,
trustee, to convey the property of the Belt
Railway Company, sold by it. TO Oscar T.
Crosby and Nicholas P. Bond, tenants in
common. in fee simple and absolutely. The
court further approved the form of the
deed proposed to be executed by the trus-
tee.
Judge Cole signed another order today.
authorizing the receiver of the Belt railway
to deliver to the grantees i'm the deed pos
session of all the property sold now in his
possession as receiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Sunday school Entertainment.

The Sunday school of St Marks Luth-
eran Church, on c street near 18th street
southwest, held a double celebration for
Christmas this year. Sunday evening the
superintendent. Mr.. Daniel N Knapp. gave
an illustrated lecture on the birth and boy
hood Of Christ. There were about thirty
very fine views, and the lecture was enter
tanning. Monday evening the children had
their Christmas tree During the evening
an excellent program was rendered. consist
ing OF songs and recitations by the pupils
OF the infant department and singing by
the school. The pastor. Rev John c.
Bowers, was presented with a handsome
couch; the superintendent. Mr. Knapp. re-
celvet a valuable chair: the secretary, Mr..
Wilton l. Hall. was given a gold pen. and
the oTSaHist. Miss Edith Holman. was pre-
scented with an elaborate toilet set At the
proper time Santa Claus arrived loaded
with presents for the little ones and re-
ceiVed hearty welcome from them
Sunday evening. January - a special
sermon viii ne delivered before Harmony
Lodge, No ri Knights of Pythias. the
pastor being q member of that organiza-
ton All the lodges and uniform rank
companies IN the city have been invited to
participate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
FOR GREATER SECURITY.
Steps Taken to Prevent the Escape of
Prisoners.

Judge Kimball has made a move in the
direction of preventing the escape of any
more prisoners from the Police Court Dur
ing recent months a number of prisoners
have found it an easy matter to walk away
from the court. When Henry Williams es-
capped Saturday the judge thought it was
time something should be done. Yesterday
he consulted with the bailiffs and police Of
ficers who are detailed about the court and
reached the conclusion that a larger force
should be on duty earlier in the morning
Hereafter the bailin will be expected to
reach court in time to assist in getting the
prisoners from the Maria" to the court
cells.
The Police Court bailiffs are not uni
formed as they are in other courts, and 1t
has been suggested that perhaps blue
clothes and brass buttons might have a bet
ter effect on those who appear in the tolls
This matter has been considered by the
court on former occasions, but no action
has ever been taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Class Reunion and Election

The members Of the class OF 90. Central
High School. met last evening in Carroll In
sd;ute Hall, the occasion being their sec
ond annual reunion. After the transaction
OF necessary routine business an election
OF officers to serve during the ensuing year
was held. resulting as follows: Mr. j. b.
Began president; Miss Schretner, reelected,
Vice president. Miss Alice Clark, secretary,
and Mr. u. EdmuEds. treasurer.
A committee consisting of Messrs Began
HeilprtIu and Talbot and Miss Clark was
appointed 20 prepare resolutions in connec-
ton with the death OF Mr.. II. V Farrell a
member OF the class.
An entertainment followed. to which num-
bers We're contributed by the Seville Man
dohn Club. Miss Crook. Miss Clahin. Mr..
O!cotJ. Miss Jones. Mr.. Kent and Mr. Hoov-
er. Dancing occupied the remainder of the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Benefit of the Destitute.

The Christmas entertainment held last
evening at the old school house, Chevy
Chase, for the benefit OF the poor in the
neigh5OrhCod was Il great success. A large
Christmas tree was laden with gifts of
various kinds for the children and large
bundles of clothing were given TO both par
ents and children, all donated by the citi-
Zens of Chevy Chase. There was no dis
tincJion as TO color or religion. The ladies'
IN charge deserve great credit for the sue
cess of the affair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Sons of the
American Revolution Twill be held at
Rauschers this evening" and it will be a
notable event from the factathat the chief
guests will be Senator Frye and other
Members Of the peace commission, recently
returned from Paris. Admiral Sampson and
several other prominent naval and mill
tary heroes of the Spanish war. The pres
ent indications are that every available
seat will be occupied % TheD table will be
spread at o'clock. Members of the socie-
ties of Sons Of the Revolutisn and Colonial
Wars have been invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Confederate Veterans Distribute Do
nations.

The Confederate Veterans Association
distributed yesterday from its hall, corner
of E and 18th streets, Christmas donations
to a large number of destitute and needy
families. The contributions consisted of
money and clothing and turkeys, with
groceries, &c, for Christmas dinners.
Among the money contributions sent to the
association to carry out their plan of dis
tribution was a check from the Secretary of
War, Gen. Alger, for SO. A number of
other donations in money were made, en-
abling the committee to do a great amount
Of coed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
LOCAL MEN TION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy James O'Nein in Virgin
ius
Columbia Theater-Roland Reed in The
Wrong Mr.. Wright
Ksrran's Lyceum Theater-A. Reeves
Big Company.
Lafayette square-Mrs. Leslie Carter in
"Zaza."
National Theater-"The Telephone Girl"
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
100 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibition of
painting of 'Triby-'
MetzerJtt Hall-Wargraph exhibition.
12I1 Pennsylvania aveuue-Exhibition of
the MutOScOpc
National Rides Armory-Johns Hopkins
Clce Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

ton tickets The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company announces that beginning Janu-
airy l. $50, applicants for GJ-trip month
y Communication tickets between the cities
OF Washing; ton and Baltimore must furnish
the selling agent Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company photograph of himself or
herself. - per 5ampIe to be seen at SELL
ing agents Office. No tickets of the class
designated viii be issued between the citic5
named unless the applicant furnishes such
a photograph. The photograph will be at
tachei 10 and become a part of thu ticket
As II generally takes about one week TO
procure copies Of photographs. applicants
should prepare themselves accordingly
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Most superb daylight train in the world.
Leaves Washington 300 pm. arrives New
ork -" pm Dining car, Pullman par
Tor and observation smoking cars. No ex-
ira fare other than regular Pullman charge.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Charged with Child Murder

Information reached headquarters today
that Frank Morgan. a young colored man
about twenty years old. whose home was
at Culpeper. Va, killed his iHegitimate
child in that place yesterday. The dis
patch gave no particulars except to say that
the deed was done in the most brutal man
ner and that after the murder Morgan left
the neighborhoOd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

There will be a total eclipse of the moon
this evening as the shadow of the earth
falls upon her. At 5:5T the eclipse will be-
gin, becoming total at 6:42 and the bright
euge OF the moon will again appear and the
total eclipse end at ~. At $50 she will
have completely emerged from the shadow
and the eclipse will be over
The event Will be watched at the naval
observatory, the principal interest to as.
tronomers being in the study of the occuIa-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Shoe Polish Explodes.

When the door of the property room at
police headquarters was opened this morn
ing it was found that a bottle which had
contained a quart of shoe polish had ex-
ploded since the place was closed Saturday
last. No other damage had resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Chas. Manchester fol Mount Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 a and 1:45
pm.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Men
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at Z am.
Steamer EstelIe Randall for Giymont and
intermediate points at $50 am
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
; pm
Trains leave 1&la street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. TO 3 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $50
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Inspector BOardman Receives Chri.t
mas Gift.

Inspector r. B. Boardman, chief of the
detective bureau, was today presented with
a fine fishing outfit by the attaches of his
office, and some of the precinct detectives.
The gift was a great surprise to Mr.
Boardman. but he found appropriate words
to respond to the addresses of presentation
made by Sergeant Joseph Carter and De-
tective Frank Helan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Valuable lot on H street, Is #. / in front
x100 it. in depth, will be sold by trustees
at auction tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. Improved by two frame dwellings,
Nos. HOS and lilo H st. NV. See advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
SmniI's EIONNera

]. II. Small & Sons. florists. nth and G.
sts.. Washington. and l1j3 Broadway. n. Y.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Receptions and Dinners Are in Order
Give GUIDE charge of the flowers and floral
decorations. Best results assured. 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Money to lend at AZ. and 6 per cent on
real estate Frank t. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Elphonzo Youngs Co.
For New Years Table.


Let the supplies for your holiday
entertaining come from the Store of
Quality no inferior goods
can enter-where varieties and as
sorrment are endless.
Olives.
Six or eight varietIos-an OF the most ,u.
pertor quality.
Fruit Glaze.
6, More e =, drIic g than yOu well imagine.
Holiday Connections.
c6aG pe15rs' asso T Of Candles s.tra
Stuffed Prunes.
wood SS sliSGa. dGnt esaesG"' hard
Cherries Glaze.
r,d Delicious bsyond description Several va.
Selected Holiday Nuts.
T f91ST5n sna including genuine rrinSess
Shelled Nuts
Or Or Nut Meats-half a dozen kinds al
Holiday Figs.
The best obtainable. None better any.
where.
Raisins.
Biz, fat meaty Fruit in cIus;ers-supcr-
fine
Homemade Fruit Cake.
If you've never tried our Fruit Cake Won
can realize how good IL is The real
home made sort that everyone enjoys.
ElphonZO Youngs Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
42s Ninth ST. between d and Ste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Special for this week only:
All 2"c mixed candies reduced to 1Oc and
all inc. mixtures reduced 10 &c. for Sunday
schools. +. c. BTesnahan. 40 9TH st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
TSE KENNY.S

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New Ycrl. Roast Beef. Del
monicO Steak, go to John Il. Kelly 9th st.
wing, Center Mkt. CCTned Beef 4 specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Portable Drop Lights with tube complete
$40. Drop Lights with rod and shade Soc
l2l4 ST. c. y. Muddirlan < Co. GlG 18th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
DnNT - MITHnI-T "PARsT,

TVN 7 d WI IiVI 7 TAbSI I.
No holiday gathering viii be complete
without Pabst famous Milwaukee Beer Ev-
cry one drinks il and enjoys it. Drop pos
tai or phone US. Wen send YOU Il case
promptly. PabSt Brewing Co. T03 n. Cap St
For Reut-1912 G st. NV, furnished or
unfinished II rooms. ) baths; stable;
owner will take room and board if desired.
Apply at house.
Use KF-NNY-S
Fine Dry Roasted Coffees. They have no
equal. Pure sugars at cost.
{. u KENNY'S $ City Stores.
HOLMES CELEBRATED HOME-MAT e
Fruit ana Layer CAKES. DC. h. Home
made Pies. all kinds nc. apiece. Drop
postal, Holmes & Son. Isl and f SITS. NV.
or phone 1854 Prompt delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Connections.

"A perfect assortment OF Candes-the extra
eholee Kind as well AS the palmer grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

COLUMBIA.-Mr. Roland Reed began a
return engagement of Broadhurst's comedy
THE Wrong Mr.. Wright at the Columbia
Theater yesterday afternoon and was re-
ceived with as much favor as on the earlier
visit. Mr.. Reed is accompanied by a ca
pable company, and all the fun was made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Fruit Glaze.
81 15 for 5-lb. boxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

si1 or eight varietics-aii of the most SUI.
pertor quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Stuffed Pruncs.
dainty Of daintics. In handsome hard
wood boxes. A delicious confectiou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Opens Social Season.

The I. G. T. Club of Georgetown opened
the social season last evening by a dance
at Linthicum Hall, on o street, which VS.
a very successful affair The club is com
posed of ten well-known young men of this
section, and for last evenings occasion
well-known society ladies served as patron
esses The hall was prettily decorated, and
dancing was continued until a late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Cherries Glaze.

i Delicious beyond description Several VA.
4 rietics-only zoe. H. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

THE MUTOSCOPE-A number of new
pictures, appropriate of the season and cal
culated to please the little ones, have been
placed on exhibition at the Mutoscope par
lors, 1211 Pennsylvania avenue. A pillow
fight between two tots and an April fool
joke are among the new additions to the
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Toasted the Highest knight.
ST. Johns Sunday School.

The annual Christmas entertainment O
the Sunday school of st. Johns Churc
will be held this evening. The children Wi
first meet in the church and sing tn
Christmas carols, and then adjourn to tn
lecture room, where the festival will b
held.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
ETNA LIFE
J. D. BOUSHALL,

GENERAL. AGENT
For the Etna Lie Insurance Co.. RALEIGH
N. c., wants three more good business pro.
ducing special agents for Central and Wee.
tern North Carolina. and offers liberal
contract to the right men.
man wnc can write insurance at all.
can succeed with the Etns.
II A 3m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
SHOULD RESIGN.
If Hancock Has a Particle of Decency
He VIII Resign as President.
(Kinston Free Press.)

There seems to be no doubt that
Robert Hancock, an old, gray-headed
man, whose years should have given him
discretion, has violated a sacred trust
most Wiley. He has betrayed the child
of his wife's sister, when that child was
placed in his charge, when he occupied
a relation almost similar to father to her.
If Robert Hancock has not sunk so low
that he has passed the point beyond
which there is not the slightest particle
of decency or the tiniest ray of shame
he will resign as president of the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad, and
live a recluse the balance of his life; ne
would forever avoid the gaze Of decent
men and women.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20

by the Republicans, but the Executives,
from that time to the present day, have
without exception, ignored the declara-
ton The issue has been forced on us
again by Secretary Gage, and the time is
ripe for determining just where we
stand The bondholders were willing to
pay $9,000,000 at the time of the Cleve-
land bond issues for the insertion of the
word gold in new bonds. How many
millions would it be worth to them to
have Secretary Cages proposition enact
e.. into law?'
COZ course the House viii not agree
to the resolution, even if the Senate pass
ed it?'
Perhaps not. Some one in the House,
however, will have to take the RESPONSE
bility of not allowing it to be voted upon
and he Will not be a Democrat. The
declaration of the Senate, however, will
show the country that one branch of
the legislative department of the govern
ment is not disposed to abandon our
time-honored coin bonds or go upon re-
cord in favor of paying them in gold
alone"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
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For SIS you can purchase a share of 6pe
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$40. Or for a payment of IS cents per
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