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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
ILLINOIS SHIP CANAL.
Report of the Board of Army En-
gineers.

A
gineers.
The Secretary Of War has transmitted to
the House the report Of the board Of en-
gipeers appointed under the last river and
harbor act to make survey and esti-
mates of cost of the improvement of the
upper Illinois and lower Desplaines river in
Illinois. with a view to the extension Of
navigation from the Illinois river to Lake
Michigan at Chicago, and to report the
cost Of a channel ten, twelve and fourteen
feet deep and estimates for a proper con-
nection at Lockport with the sanitary and
ship canal constructed by the sanitary dis
trict of Chicago The conclusions of the
board are as follows:
First, that the existing project for the
Improvement Of the lower Illinois river, If
extended to Lake Michigan by the eight
foot project along the upper Illinois and
Desplaines rivers, on which the board SUBJ
mits estimates, Is ample for all existing
river navigation In the Mississippi valley
or any Improvement thereof authorized by
Congress.
Second, that any extension Of lake navi-
cation inland along the Desplaines and IL
linois rivers will require navigable water
way not less than fourteen feet deep.
Third, the cost Of such a channel is not
likely to fall short of $4,000, 600.
Fourth, that waterway for Lake vessels
extending only to the mouth of the Illinois
river will not develop commerce that will
Justify such an expenditure, and that this
Improvement by itself is not advisable
The board. therefore, recommends that
no further surveys of the Desplaines and
with a project to be authorized by Con-
gress which shall include provision for a
Corresponding depth of water in the Mis-
sissippi below the mouth of the Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
SECRETARY ROOT EXPLAINS.
Before the Senate Committee on Mill
tary Affairs.

Before the Senate Committee on Mill
tary Affairs.
At the last meeting OF the Senate COM
mittee on military affairs Secretary Root
made strong presentation Of the neces-
sity for immediate legislation for the relief
Of the army He stated broadly that If
Congress did not at once increase the army
in substantial accordance with the recon-
mendations of the War Department the
United States would be obliged to abandon
q large portion of the Philippine Islands
where civil government is established. II
the present garrisons are withdrawn from
certain portions Of the islands, the munich
pal officers, mostly Filipinos, will be left
defenseless, with every prospect Of being
deprived of their lives and property, and
at the same time the United States will be
disgraced, the Secretary said. for having
proved faithless to its solemn obligations.
Secretary Root devoted considerable at
tention to the army canteen, urging that Il
was a great means Of maintaining the
morality, health and discipline Of the
troops. He pointed out that the post eX-
change is a club, where the men get to-
gether to read, talk and smoke, playing
checkers and other games, and drinking
under such natural restraints as the place
afforded. A prohibition Of the canteen, the
Secretary said, would interfere with en-
listments, as the men would not enlist If
in reform school. He considered the agi-
tation against the canteen as a misguided
one, holding that the abolition of the can
teen would drive the soldiers out Of the
post exchange, where they were subject Ia
salutary restraints, into the deInoralizins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
CONDENSED LOCALS,

James Johnson. colored. fell from the
porch in front of his house. in Schott's all
ley, Saturday night, alighting on broken
bottle. His head was cut. Friends took him
to the Casualty Hospital. where his injury
was dressed.
William Bush. twenty-five years old. liv-
ing at 7O7 18th streets southwest, fell from
an electric car at Az and E streets SOUTH
west Sunday morning about L O'Clock and
was slightly injured. He was taken homo
in a cab.
The dead body of an infant was found on
lot near Florida avenue and Sd street
northwest about o'clock this morning.
Policeman Kennedy had the body taken to
the morgue Coroner hewitt gave the neo-
essary death certificate.
Ger A. F. Johnson on the charge OF steal
ing trunk and lot of books valued at $50,
from Richard L. Elliott, today in the Po-
lice Court pleaded guilty, and Judge KIM
ball sent him to Jail for three months.
Henry Younger today admitted to Judge
Kimball in the Police Court that he stole
a small money bank containing $40. from
William Thomas, and imposed @ penalty
Of two months in jail.
James Mattingy and Vincent Molloney
were today sent to jail for sixty days each
by Judge Kimball in the Police Court for
the larceny Of two lap robes. valued at $15,
from Patrick Mccormick. The robes were
recovered by Officer Trumbo, who also ar
ISSlSu Vic dSCuSeu iiiSl
Rose Redmond of A B alley was today
convicted in the Police Court of disorderly
conduct and with striking Dora Matthews
in the head with a brick. Judge Scott sent
her to prison for four months.
Michael Herman was today convicted IN
the Police Court of assaulting Thomas
Adams by knocking him down and kicking
him a number of times; Judge Kimball
fired him $780, which was paid.
Charles NJ Blanchard was today In the
Police Court convicted of the larceny Of e.
skirt valued at $11, from Julia A. Fisher.
Unless the prisoner pays fine of SD he
will have to serve sixty days in Jail.
Charles Bell was today arraigned IN the
Police Court on the charge Of assaulting
Lottie Washington by striking her the
head with q stone. He asked for jury
trial. and Judge kimball held him in $500
bonds to answer.
Mary Harris, colored of Fighting alley,
was today convicted in the Police Court of
assaulting Lille Holmes by striking her
with a frying pan, and Judge Kimball
fined her $40, with the alternative Of thirty
days in jail.
Henry Jackson and Frank Parker were to-
day each fined $40 in the Police Court by
Judge Kimball. and neither paid, they
went to Jail for thirty days each. Parker
was convicted Of stealing some butter and
sausage from Frank P. Sheehy, and jack
son Of taking a ham from Frank E. Alte-
mus.
Arthur B. Curtis of Capitol Hill was to-
day fined So by Judge Scott in the Police
Court for breaking the window Of street
car with an umbrella.
Paul Yoder and Irving Tomlin. hfteen-
year-old boys, today, in the Police Court,
pleaded guilty of the larceny of IS from
Ernest Higdon and SIS from Henry c.
Scott. Each was fined $40 by Judge KIM
ball, and also informed that he must make
restitution, which their counsel promised
should be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
RAILWAYS INCOME ACCOUNT.
Report Show Increase iu
Net Earnings.

Net Earnings.
The preliminary report on the income ac-
count Of railways in the United States for
the year ended June SO. 1900, prepared by
the statistician to the interstate commerce
commission, contains returns of operating
railway companies representing 1870 4o6 miles
of line.
The gross earnings Of the railways Include
ed in this report were 81, 4S0 673, 054 or
S,776 per mile of line. OF these earnings
500. $50, 76O were classed as passenger earn
ings and 81. 04S, 26S S75 as freight earnings,
The gross earnings shown in the final report
for the preceding year were s1,313 go lis.
Operating expenses for the last fiscal year
aggregated 1856, S14 142, or $5,025 per mile
of line. The net earnings of the roads EN-.
braced in this advance report were s523,-
S5S,912 for 1900, or S73,110747 more than
they were for 1899. Income from invest
mentS and other sources amounting to 500
SO, 700 were received, so that the total in
come was 1854, 534 612
The total deductions from income were
S335S11 ,056. This item includes interest on
bonds. rents for leased lines, taxes (S44,-
E,1G5), and other charges on income. The
amount of dividends declared was 500 100
147. which IS ST ,555,3SS greater than the
amount declared by corresponding roads for
1899. The resulting surplus from the oper-
alton of the roads covered by this prelimi-
nary report so, 1913, 400 The surplus
shown in the final report for the preceding
Year was So, 064 ST.
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Silk Department..
First floor.

Superb Silks and Satins i'm white, ivory and all
fashionable tts, embracing all the desirable weaves,
for receptions, weddings and other occasions where
such silk elegance is required by social usage. The
showing comprises richly elegant imported novelties
i'm exclusive designs selected by the head of Silk De-
partr11ent i'm Europe, and includes i'm part:
Chameleon Loalisine Channels, Venetian Arnure,
Satin Cyraro, Satin Sultaro Ottoman Popli, LAig-
Ion, Gros de Lor1dres, Peau de Mignon, Peau de
Sole, affetas Metallic Crepe BrocEe Crepe de Chime,
Crepe Meteor Brocade dor, Persian Brocade, Satin
Jardnere, Satin Brocade, Satin Duchesse, Satin
Liberty, Panne Velvet, Chenille Velvet, Printed
Panne Velvet, etc.
The display is very comprehensive and includes
more elegant Things than heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
"THE FINAL RUSH."

walking along the pavement with busy
wings and swift-moving legs. At another
place a seal, made Of tin fiops his way
along in a lifelike manner. Toy automo-
biles of various kinds are ready street SELL
ers and the fakirs have them in album
dance.
Holly and kfss-eltOe.
The sale Of holly and mistletoe is reach
Ing into large figures, for there Is scarcely
shopper to be seen who hasn't one or the
other of these seasonable greens in his or
her arms. While holly decorates the win
dows. the mistletoe will repose, as usual, In
an elevated position, principally on the
chandeliers, for what fair maiden likes not
to entice the faithful wooer at such a sea-
son?
At Center Market the scene is one that
was hardly eQualed the day before Thanks
giving generally recognized as the feast
day pre-eminent of the year There Is q
gladsomeness in the Christmas atmos-
phere, however, which is not apparent at
Thanksgiving, and this cheer is reflected
IN the countenances Of all the traders and
their customers. The stalls thai were laden
with turkeys and good things to eat this
morning are rapidly being stripped that to-
morrow's tables may creak and groan be-
meath their burden Of toothsome edibles.
The market has been plentifulIy supplied
and prices have ranged nearer to the nor
NAL figures than for some seasons past.
A Christmas Collision.
Many humorous and interesting occur
rences constantly present themselves in
crowds as large and heterogeneous as those
thronging the thoroughfares today. One
old lady at the corner of 18th and streets
was about to board a Georgetown car with
an armful of Christmas bundles. She was
too busy with her burdens to notice that a
rather stout gentleman was in the act of
alighting, nor did she hear the conductor s
admonition. Wait till the passengers get
off, please" So, with the fat masculine
party she collided full speed
The elderly lady fell back before the su
perior force, and would have fallen had not
a throng of others waiting to take the
same car formed a buffer for her reflex
movement. Her bundles, however, went
helter-skelter in all directions. Then con-
fusion reigned. All the car walters turned
In to help her recover the lost parcels.
Traffic delayed for some moments, but
no one minded the delay. The old lady was
finally placed comfortably in a seat sur
rounded by her undiscovered packages.
Earning Their Salaries.
There were many Of such instances and
others more complicated and comical
The postman IS now earning his salary
as never before. In addition to the regular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
Army Orders,

Major Charles H. Noble 25th Infantry,
has been ordered to make a survey of GER
tain subsistence stores at Indianapolis re-
ported to be unfit for issue for which Major
Charles Shaler, ordnance department, is ac-
coun table.
Assistant Surgeon w R. 8. George at
Newport News has been ordered to this
city for instructions from the surgeon gem
eral of the army.
Captain Frederick S. Dewey assistant
surgeon. 3sth Volunteer Infantry. recently
arrived at San Francisco from service in
the Philippines, has been honorably dis
charged to take effect February 20, 1901.
Assistant Surgeon ]. c. Reifsnyder has
been relieved from duty In the Philippines
and ordered to duty at the Military Acad-
envy, relieving Assistant Surgeon Thomas
w. Jackson. who is ordered to San Fran
cisco for duty with troops destined for the
PHILIPPINES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

reapng their Christmas harvest. The de-
partment stores are crowded to the very
doors, and the indications are that the rush
will be continued until the closing hour this
evening. Wherever inquiry has been made
the information Is CLEANED that the Christ
mas purchases this year have been far In
excess Of any recent occasion. Certainly
fl ON the crowded condition of stores and
streets such would seem to be the case.
The Christmas fakir Is abroad in the land
Along street, Pennsylvania avenue and
7th street, where the throngs are most
dense, the sidewalk merchants are conduct
ing thriving businesses. Their main stock
in trade this year Is an assortment Of me-
chanical toys that are both interesting and
creepy to behold. A large bug Will be seen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
Dress Goods Department.

very choice gathering of the correct sorts of
Dainty Woods and Silk and Woods which are peculi-
arly beautiful and effective for evening Among
the most popular for present ALI
wool Crepors, Al=woo Fenrettas, A=wool Albatross,
Silk and Wool Lansdowne, Crepe de Chime, Barege
and Voile-tfese shown i'm and art tnfs.
Also Broadcotl1s i'm crear gray, castor, tam, pink
and lavender. These are especially adaptable for
opera and visiting wraps and gowns.
Elegant Fabrics of their direct importation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
THE DAY BEFORE
Streets and Stores Crowded With
Agents Of Santa Claus.
THOUSANDS IN The THRONGS
Scenes and Incidents of the Gift
Search End.
SUNS HINE AND SMILE S

From the throngs which are today crowd
ing the shops of the city almost to q de-
gree of absolute blockade 1t would seem that
the whole Of Washington had deferred at
least some of its purchases until the con-
Guiding hours Of holiday buying.
The spring-like weather has made the
shoppers task very agreeable one. albeit
the temperature is hardly suggestive Of
the ideal Santa Claus with his deer-drawn
sleigh, laden with the good things Of toy
land. Every child knows however, that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

the resources Of old Santa are limitless,
and If there be no snow on which
his runners may glide, he easily shifts his
mode of transportation to a vehicle with
wheels and it would not be the least sur
prising to see the old fellow dash into
Washington tomorrow In an automobile Of
the latest type. Santa loves old customs
just as much as he goes good children, but
on such occasions of mild weather as the
present he really doesn't mind transferring
for the nonce from the sleigh to the swift
moving auto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

pouches carried by the letter deliverers
each is weighted down with four additional
mail pouches upon leaving the post Office
The messenger boys are fitting back and
forth across the city carrying loving mes
sages and more substantial remembrances
Of Christmas
The police and detectives have had a
busy morning keeping the crowds in pro-
per channels and looking out for those
nefarious persons who would deplete holi
day nurse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
MILLINERY Department.

Paris Novelties i'm Hair Ornaments for the thea
ter, opera, receptions and all fashionable occasions
and social functions. Aigrettes, Spanged Gauze BUT
TEXTILES I'm black, white and coors, Gilt and silver
Bows, Flowers i'm jet and tinse combined with tulle
and aigrettes, MotEer=of= pearl Ornaments, Flower
Garures for the gown inn great variety and beauty
i'm stock made to order to match the gown
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Marine Engineers Want a Hearing.

Mr.. c. w. Robinson. representative of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association,
No. SO, called upon the District Commits
sioners today for the purpose of protesting
against the passage of the bill proposed by
the Eccentric Association Of Engineers to
regulate steam engineering and the inspec-
ton of stationary steam engines and boil
ers in the District. Before the Commis-
sioners act in the matter Mr.. Robinson
stated that his association desires 10 be
heard, and he was informed that such an
opportunity will be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
Happy Faces.

The streets down town today hold the mer-
REST of throngs. All who have things to
buy are going about their duties with snil-
ing countenances. There Is hardly one so
lowly in all the city as to go without some
token Of the glad season, so large and
small rich and poor, the shoppers are today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

Governor Tanner Of Illinois pardoned for
mer Policeman Patrick Furlong of Chica-
fcer of English birth in Q quarrel about
the Boer war.
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NeCkWear Department.

Paris Elegances for the neck i'm a profuson of
exquisite concerts. DlacH1esse and Rose Point Lace
Collars and Ties, White Feather Capes, Black Ostrich
Feather Capes, Liberty Silk Boas, Ostrich Feather
Boas i'm white, black and gray.
Exclusive novelties mot to be seen elsewhere.
Frf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

and vicious surroundings of outside army
posts. 1t would result in more drinking and
more deception among those who drank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

Appointed Commercial Agent.
Alfred NJ Raphall has been appointed
commercial agent at Aguas Calientes, Mex
leo. He was formerly consular agent at
that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
Lace Department.

Never so rich a collection of Exquisite Laces and
Gauzes, personally selected i'm Paris, Brussels and
St. Gall.
Hand=en1broidered Fet, Jet, Persian SpangHed
and Applique Robes and Fringed Laces.
Also Application, Embroidered and Spangled Nets,
Mousselirles and Satns i'm white, black and evening
tints.
Also Point Arabe, Ver7ise, Point Llaxel, Renais=
sance, Guipure Crochet Arabian and Cluny All=overs,
Gallons and Flouncings.
Also Real Rose Point, Ducfesse and Applique
aces including the "Circalar shape, effective i'm
draping the bodices of lovV=cllt gowns.
Also Real Duchesse Lace Collarettes.
Also Tulr1ics of Examine, Dalchesse and Venise
Lace.
Exclusive novelties mot to be seem elsewhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

The malt for Ballantine's India Pale Ale 3
made By them from selected grain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24

A wonderfully successful
season. 1t may sound ster=
eotyped to say the most
successful we ever had, but
that is the fact of it. We
thank you, and extend to
you the compliments of the
season.
Close at 6 o'clock tonight
i'm order to give our sales
men a deserved rest. Closed
all day tomorrow. But
back to business Wedmes=
day with q sale of BOR=
DERED CARPETS.
u MOSES G Sp<S L cor 18TH
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Closed Tuesday, Xmas Day.
Importers.

Woodward & LOtflrOp
Invite attention to their PERSONAL selections and direct
iportations from Paris, from Lyons, from Brussels,
from St. Gall. of
Evening Clown Stuffs,
for all Fashionable Occasions and Social Functions
Rich Laces Tulles, Chiffors, rlousselines Satins
and Nets, appaiqued, en1broered spangled and jew
eed; also Silks, Satins, Woods, and vast variety of
other fabrics that generally shown by the
leading Paris arlodistes.
Also Real Rose Point, Dulcf1esse and Applique
laces, Hair Ornaments, Neck Pieces Dainty Pearl
and Steel Ornaments, Paris Corsets and Lingerie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-24
Corset Department..

Paris=rr1ade Corsets, i'm models, specially de-
signed for the present mode of costume Exclusive
effects i'm White and Colored Satins, Silks, Batstes
and CoutiNs garnished with dainty laces e1broider
les and ribbons.
Special reference is made to the Ribbon Corset,
of handsome wide satin and taffeta ribbon, plain
embroidered, with straight front and long hips de-
signed especially for with loW=ct gowns. Silk
Hose Supporters shown to match corsets.
second floor
Attention is also invited to choice and complete
assortment of wonlen's and mems
Dress Requirements for New Years.
Cards Engraved for New Years.
That delay may be occasioned i'm their delivery,
all having such work i'm contemplation urged to
leave their orders at once.
First foor
Woodward & LOthrOu.
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In re extension of 18th street; summon
ing of jury continued till January 2, 1901
Morris tribune., 1900-11-17
whats. I'm 4 Name9

Although the present fashion of chris,
Eening children with family surnames
Is much to be commended for many
reasons, it carries with it some awful
possibilities unknown in the days of
Mary AIMS and John Henrys. A
glance at the following list, each name
of which is genuine, will illustrate suf-
fciently well the possibilities Of no
Inenclature resting with parents in
their choice Of names for the men and
women Of tomorrow:
Edna Broker Mothershead, Marian
English Earle, Sawyer Turner Somer-
set. Will w. Upp. Nealon Pray Daily,
Benton KILN Savage, Owen Taylor
Money, Ina Little Lamb, Broker Hus-
Sands Hart. R. u. Phelan- Goode, Marie
A. Bachelor, May Tyus Opp, Will
! Waltz Wither Waring Green Cotes,
Iva Winchester Rifle. Eta Lolita Ham
laond- Degges. Barber Cutting Mann.
Weir Sick O'Bryan. Maxim, Loud Noyes.
aIurd Copp Cumming. Rodenor Pull
man Karr, Doody Spies Sourwine and
Knott Worth Reading. Life.
Morris tribune., 1900-11-17
Long distance Tickets wanted,

He was long, lean, lank and raw
boned. and he shambled up to the tick
ct window at the Union passenger sta
ton much after the fashion of scared
canine when he approaches his master
to receive a well earned thrashing. He
got as far as the outside railing and
stood there with bashful blush gaz-
ing at the man behind the brass bars
"Come in, come in. Make yourself at
home" was the encouraging welcome
from within. He accepted the invita-
ton and brought up against the marble
ticket counter with more confidence in
his face.
Say thar" he said in a half whisper
to Harry Hansen, sis this the place
where you get tickets for the kyarsy'
Eyes. Where do you want to go?
Hurry up; we're rushed
"Well, sir" he replied, shifting a
square inch Of plug tobacco from one
cheek to the other, "hev you all got
emmy long distance tickets inter Ken
lucky y
His case was equaled by that Of the
old lady with the sunbonnet who said
II want ticket to Platte county"
What place in Platte county| in
quired the ticket man.
mo place in Platte county. want
to go to Platte county and it's none of
your business where I'm going to visit.
You sell me the ticket to Platte county,
and I'll get there. st. Joseph News.