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MAKE LIFE MISERABLE
RVS rHE Lr111E raINGs rHAT po so.

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT DO so.
How frequently you hear people complain Of
'only a slight Of piles" often claiming that
tho trouble is merely temporary. induced BY cos
tiveness, or sedentary habita
1t may be some satisfaction to console yourself
in this way. but It 10 much better to check the
trouble at once. You can't do it too soon
In time these little rectal tumors will grow from
the size Of a grape seed. until knot Of them re-
suits as large as pigeons eggs.
These become infamed and tender to the touch,
and causing itching. stinging and throbbing pain.
Thus the disease continues from bad to worse un-
til the patient can bear the annoyance no longer.
The Pyramid Pile Curs is q perfectly safe and
certain cure for piles in any Of these stages. It
goes to the very source Of the trouble and drives
out all Inflammation, causing the tumors to subside
and the membranes to resume their normal. healthy
condition.
Piles lead to too many complications to tribe with
every remedy thst comes along. People have found
It pays to use q standard remedy like the Pyramid
Pile Cure. which for ten yeras has been tested in
thousands Of cases.
Physicians use the Pyramid Pile Cure In pref.
srence to surgical operations. because they know It
contains no cocaine. morphine or poisonous drug.
and because 1t is no longer an experiment.
The Pyramid Pile Curs - In suppository form
to be used at night, and causes no detention from
business II painless and costs but 20 cents ut any
drug store In ths uaitsA Staess and Canada.
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Perpetua1 Alteration Services.

The special solemn services Of the Per-
petual Alteration, will be held at St. Pat
rick's tomorrow. DR.. Stafford will preach,
and the special choir, assisted by Mrs. Nell
lie Wilson shir-Cliff, will render the fol-
lowing program:
Prelude, Traumerei, Jeno Hubay; chorus,
o Cor. Amoris, Riga; alto solo. Veni Crea-
tor, Smith, Miss Mamie Grant; violin solo,
Romance, ,Svendsen, Mr.. Anton Kaspar; duet, o
Salutaris, Wiegand, Miss Annie Grant and
Mr. Melville Hensey; soprano solo, Di-
vine Redeemer, Gounod, Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Shir-Clifr; violin, Mr.. Anton Kaspar; chorus,
Tantum Ergo, Riga: postlude, Professional
March, Giraud. Soloists: Mrs. Nellie Will
son Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Blanche Rodgers. Miss
Annie Grant, Miss Mamie Grant. Mr.. Mel
vile Hensey, Mr.. Bernard Ryan, Mr.. Anton
Kaspar; organist and director, Mr.. Armand
Gumprecht.
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Mt. PLEASANT CITIZENS.
Association Discusses Reports
Committees and Bond Issue.

Association Discusses Reports of
| Committees and Bond Issue.
| regular meeting of the Mount Pleasant
Citizens Association was held last evening
| at the Hotel Stratford the president, Mr..
| H. H. Twombly In the chair.
| Mr.. Thomas Blagden sent In a report.
which was read, relative to his committee,
which was appointed by the association at
its last meeting, for the purpose of con-
| ferring with and inviting other citizens
| associations to assemble in conference for
the purpose of considering the proposed
| bond issue.
! Written communications were sent to fif-
teen associations. so it was reported, which
| were all the committee could find to be in
existence; If any were neglected such was
| unintentional.
| At a meeting held the afternoon of the
| 9th instant at the Ebbitt House, accord
| ing to the report, twelve associations were
| represented. Mr.. Wilton ]. Lambert was
| chosen chairman and Mr.. G. A. Harding,
| secretary After considerable discussion
| resolution was adopted to the effect that
| an executive committee should be appointed
| by the chair to consist of either the pres-
dent or chairman of the committee of each
association represented. 1t was decided
| that the chair should call an executive
| meeting prior to yesterday when another
meeting held to hear the result of the
executive committees meeting, and to fur
ther consider the subject.
The report Of Mr.. Blagden was adopted,
and his committee continued in exist
ence, with full authority to act for the
sociation in urging issue of bonds as
proposed.
Mr.. James Somerville reported the proba-
bil:ty that the Metropolitan railroad will
be extended to Mount Pleasant within six
months, and that the 11th street line will
be extended as soon as that street is graded.
Considerable time was devoted to in
formal discussion Of the various features
and objects Of the proposed bond issue, and
the condition Of the streets of Mount Pleas
ant. On motion the proper committees
were instructed to urge upon the District
Commissioners the necessity for the i'm
mediate improvement Of School street.
Sheridan avenue and Grant street; for the
repairing Of the crossing at the intersec-
ton of 10th street and Howard avenue, and
for the planting Of trees throughout the
section represented by the association.
Directions were also given for the making
of inquiry of the Commissioners to
whether or not nonresident owner of i'm
proved property on School street can be
compelled to connect such property with
the sewer laid in front Of the same
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"a SCOTTISH EVENING""
Program of Capitol Hill Literary
Club at Last Meeting.

SluD at Last MeetlhS.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society spent a
most enjoyable Scotch evening" Monday
al the residence of Mrs M NJ Gordon, No
Sth street northeast The large pariors
were handsomely decorated with Scottish
and Anne rican flags, and draperies of the
Gordon colors-back, green and yellow
and with festoons of trailing vines and cut
flowers. number of clans were repre-
sented by their descendants. wearing the
tartans belonging to them.
Immediately after the society was called
to order Mrs. Gordon, with few appro-
pirate remarks. presented to the president,
Mrs. {. Norman Beaton, a handsome gavel
tied with ribbons in the colors of her clan.
Ihe program was opened with a piano
solo, Annie Laurie" by Mrs. Ella Gordon
Page, in costume representing her ances-
tress, Jean Gordon, Duchess of Huntiy.
Short histories of the clans were given as
follows: Mrs. Gordon, the Gordons: Mr.
Walporte, the Stewards; DR.. Rattray, the
Malcolms; Captain Hart, the Camerons;
Mr. Ross, the Rosses; Mr.. Bryson, the
Campbells; Mrs. Robinson the MacGregors I:
Mrs. Murray, the Murrays: Mr.. Beaton, the
MacBeths. and Mrs. Beaton, the Munros:
then followed a solo. Scotland, Scotland" ;"
Mr.. G. c. Ross; address, The Pibroch"
Mrs. NJ G. Walporte; vocal and instru-
mental duet, Maid of Dundee" Mrs. II. c.
Murray and Mrs. Ella G. Page; address,
Scotch Characteristics and Costumes Dr.
T. Chalmers Easton; solo. Mary of Ar
gyle and Annie Laurie" Mr. G. F. Mell4s:
paper, Scottish Authors" Mr.. John Bry-
son, solo, Coming Through the Rye" Mrs
Ella G. Page; original recitatons "A Box
Of Bon Bons" and "A Superfiuous Girl"
Miss Daisy Wedding; solo, Scotch Lassie
jean" Mrs. H. c. Murray; poem, Mary
Queen of Scots" Mrs. B. NJ Robinson
chorus. Aud Lang syne." sung by the
society.
The hostess served butter SCOTCH and
the society adjourned to meet January IA
al the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Walporte
1131 Park place northeast, the New Year
reception taking the place Of the next regu-
lar
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MENTALLY UNBALANCED.
Paul BENJAMIN Attempts Suicide and
IL Returned to Asylum.

Paul BENJAMIN Attempts Suicide and
IL Returned to Asylum.
Paul Benjamin, colored, who had been an
inmate Of st. Elizabeth's Asylum from July,
1896, until Thanksgiving day last month
was arrested at the home Of his parents,
No. 4 Hanover street northwest, last night,
and returned to the asylum. He made an
effort to assault members Of his family be-
cause he was prevented from hanging him.
self. Benjamin was believed to be better
and was permitted to go homo to spend
Thanksgiving day with his relatives. His
mind seemed to be In such good condition
that he remained at home, but yesterday he
showed signs Of return of the mental
trouble. and last night he went to a room
on the upper floor, where he tied rope
around his neck and was about to hang
himself. HIS brother entered the room. and
there was struggle. and subsequently the
insane man was arrested by Policemen He
brew and Martin. He was kept at the
house Of detention until this morning
when. as stated, he was returned to the
asylum.
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At the regular Tuesday evening meeting
of the Home Union the following program
was rendered: Selection by the band; plano
solo. Hearts and Fowers," by Miss Edna
Darnell and to encores she sang "Slumber''
and Lullaby" piano duet, Master Clar-
ence Gauss and Harry Reubsam; vocal Sc
lections, She's the Girl I Married, Long
Ago." and Always" by Mr.. Haring Of the
band, accompanied by the Home Band;
piano solo, "Narcissus," by Miss Roberta
Grand; selection by Home Band recita-
tions. Our Hired Girl and ''Blacking the
Baby" by Mrs. Hiram Pratt: plano selec-
tions, Passing Clouds and 1.-THE Broken
Ring" by Miss Julia Maedel: address on
temperance by Rev. DR.. Luccock, Of the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church.
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Decides to Continues It's Organization
Dies of Heart FaiIure.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Nd, December II, 1900
Mrs. Sarah Hartley, an aged and esteemed
resident of Bladensburg. died Of heart fail
ure yesterday morning at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. l.. Wilson Of that village
She was in the eighty-fifth year of her age
The funeral will take place from her late
homc Wednesday at o'clock pm.
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Offensive Even to Myself.

F. A. Bottom. druggist, Cookshire. Que, says:
For 20 years suffered from Catarrh. My breath
was very onen< De even to myself: tried every
thing which prVlised me a cure. In almost all in-
stances had to proclaim them no good at all I
was induced to try Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder.
me and am free from all the effects Of it," Sold
by I; s: WILLIAMS, 9th and E sts.; EDMONDs 4
WILLIAMS. Sd and Pa. ave.
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To Jail for sixty DAYS.

Edward O'Brien was today convicted in
the Police Court Of the larceny of a bucket
of mincemeat, valued at $3.50, from the J.
c. Ergood Company and as the court rec
ords showed that O'Brien had been arrested
on several previous occasions, he was sent
to Jail for sixty days by Judge Kimball.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
FINANCIAL.
PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Esta hiished Nil-efeep Years

PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Established Nireteen Years.
Assets. 81. l05.t u5.03. surplus SIo2 Al. oil.
Largest Buildin' Association in the City.
Advances Sl.o'', for a raonthly payment of 3
Dollars. Advan es $l,oS for monthly
Payment Of dollars. Advances 81 900 for
monthly payment Of 10 dollars. any
Larger sum yuu may desire to pay. The
Interest is reduced 80 cents monthly as
As you have credit the deh OF half
Share. $SI so, thus ducng the debt and the
Interest all at one time. Only SO Expenses
Wh.n you borrow 81 900. No expenses at all
When you borrow 81 500 over We are the
Creates dividend paying institution in tho
City We pay out $40 600 in dividends every
Month We pay interest deposits every
Three months at the rate Of A. per annum.
Interest counts from the lst OF each month
On deposits made late as the 10th. 81
To $4,000 received. Office at 5o6 llth St,
From an. to pm
C. C. pUNCANSoN President.
JOHN COOK Secretary. deJ-tf
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Forecast III pm. Ihursday.-For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylva-
MIA. New Jersey. Delaware. Maryland and
Virginia, fair tonight and Thursday; winds
becoming fresh southerly.
Weather condi tions and general forecast
A disturbance has appeared near the west
gulf coast and has thus far caused general
rains in eastern Texas. There were also
light SHOWS in the lake region the middle
Atlantic states and New England; else
where the weather has been fair.
Temperatures have changed but little IN
the east, but have risen decidedly in the
west.
Light frost has again occurred over
nc rthern Florida forecast Tuesday.
The development of the southwestern dis
turhance will probably cause general ram
tonight and Thursday in the southern states
with higher temperature. There will also
be snow from the lower lakes eastward
and higher temperature tonight in the Ohio
valley.
On the New England and middle Allan ,ic
coasts winds will become fresh southerly
On the south Atlantic coast they will be
fresh northeasterly. Over the Great Lakes
they viii. be fresh to brisk south to west.
The following heavy precipitation un
i3ches) has been reported during the past
t"enty-four hours: Corpus Christi, lis.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following We're the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the tWenty-four hours beginning
at . pm. yesterday:
ThermOmeter-December II: m. :6: 3
p. H., 81; II midnight. 80. December II: a.
M, q; am %; II noon. 81; pm. 3S.
Maximum, ;sS, at pm December r. mini
mum n, at 1 am. December r.
Barometer-December1 Il: pm, 5000; 8
p. M, 10; u midnight, 30.22. December T.:
4 m, 30.25; am, 80 81; noon, 80 %; 2 D..
M, 300.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at s
M: Great Falls, temperature. 36; condi-
ton, Z. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
81: condition at north connection. 8: con1i-
ton al south connection. 6. Distributing
reservoir, temperature, 40: condition at in
fluent gate house, 4; eftiuent gate house, 1.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 6:44 am. and 7:15 pm.
high tide, 1890 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide 7:31 am and sos
p m, high tide 12:i1 am. and 1:2O pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Tcday-Sun rises, 7:13 am: sun sets, IA
pm
Neon rises, :13 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 7:14 am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
Lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tnguishng begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandeScent lamps lighted tif-
teer minutes after sunset and extnguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Decides to Continues It's Organization.
There was a meeting Of Building Trades
Council at Plasterers Hall last night, with
President John Fitzgerald in the chair.
Several committees We're appointed to at
tend to busin ,ss brought before council. 1t
determined to continue the organiza-
ton for the reason, as alleged, that the
council organized in opposition had dis
banded and was now represented by COM
mittee from Central Labor Union.
1t was the sentiment of the delegates
present that building trades council is
necessary to protect the interest of build
Evening star., 1900-12-12

THE SATURDAY STAR.
By Mail, 41.OO Per Year.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Omces in The Star Building.

O"CeB IN lHe St6E uuIIUIhBe
Desirable Office rooms are for rent in The
Star Building. including light. heat and
tanitor service.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS,
Fair Tonight and Thursday, Winds
Becoming Southeriy,

Forecast TIL pm Thursday.-For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsyva-
MIA. New Jersey. Delaware. Maryland and
Virginia, fair tonight and Thursday; winds
becoming fresh southerly.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-06-04
AS to Mr. Wolff.

"hchieved a remarkable triumph the one scene n
mrntS Itself en- tie m oly with the great scenes from
the great dram "a rtrtrat deserving to be HING in The
gallery of notable stage creations. San Francisco Chron
icle.
Funny in legitimate fashion, and sings as few
comedians have ever dared to do"-[San Francisco CALL
April goth, 1869.
"As coed as can recall and he sang the part as |
never remember to have heard sung ty any enc else
-[San Francisco Call, May TO- 1899.
"A fine illustration of the robust style of old-school
acting that was Worth going far to see.-[Cal June 2oth
1899.
'Wof's Ell Captain was the work Of a clever actor"
-[CaI, April GOTH
The longer Mr.. Wolff entertans us the more we like
him. lh,re is charm about his humor that familiarity
does not stale" Examiner, June IIth
mr. Wofs popularity has reached very high
point" CALL Nov 9TH
His conception and performance of the role are IDEAL
1t Isl picture worth seeing often"-Examner Dec 18th
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-06-04
OF Miss Bessie Fairburn.

makes HIT Examiner December 26th
Makes very:great t'-[Bulletin, December ,Ist
Sang the part well" Chronicle
RI mr. W0lH was ably seconded by Miss Fairburn"--
Examiner December 5th.
made strong and distinct hit" --ChroncIe, Oct 10Th
one OF the cleVerieSt soubrettes have had on the
Opera Stage. '-[Chronicle, August 29th .'..'
HAS quite captured the audiences"-[C hronice
August 10th.
Original and spontaneously long scene so enhusec
ne audlanced that she was forced to mprovSe entertain
en and gould hardly satisfy the prolonged and camorou
demand She seems likely to rival Wolff in popular favor
-[Examiner, Aug IS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-23
SHIRKING SUSPECTED.
The Practice of Self-MaiminE Among
the Troops in the Phil
ippines.

According to the recent mail advices
from the Philippines it seems that the
practice of self-maiming has prevailed
to a greater or less extent among the
troops in The Philippines.
The matter was brought to the at
tention Of Gen. Otis by Col. A. A.
Woodruff, deputy surgeon general and
chief surgeon of the department of the
Pacific, in letter in which he said:
"Self-infiicted wounds of the hand
and occasionally of the feet, claimed
TO be accidental, usually occurring on
outpost, are 50 frequent that | have
the honor to suggest that all such
cases be carefully investigated by n
board of survey similar to that called
for in case of desertion to determine
the circumstances under which they ac-
tually occurred and especially in rela-
ton to line duty. All of these men be-
come disabled for military duty. with
usually a minimum amount of MAIN
ing for civil occupation. and thus Sc
cure discharge"
Gen. Otis Incorporated this letter
in general order TO the troops and
directed that ali eases of the character
referred 10 and all cases where there
was reason TO believe that the wounds
were self-inficted be promptly investi.
! gated and reported to the headquar.
ters of the department of the Pa.
cific."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-23
TRAFFIC.

"a large tree has inst been cnt from
the land of MIR. J. X. Marshall, four
miles from Columbia. At It's base ~
was sixteen feet in diameter, and out IF
IL five lOgs ten feet long were cut, con
tanning $50 feet of lumber. The top II
the tree made thirteen cords OF wood.
News Item"
And | would weep for thee, thou mon
arch of the wood,
Thou King that long the scorn Of Time
has stood,
King by the royal right Of strength
alone
or star-crowned head barred to the cir
cling zone
OF good deeds done, OF sweetness and of
mrth,
Scion Of the sun defender Of the earth
Oh, would weep for thee.
And | would mourn for thee-ay, truly
mourn
I For what thou vast, and all that thou
hast horne.
Brother to the skies, companion to the
hills.
Comrade of clouds, yet mother of the
rills,
Gathere Of dews, garnerer Of herb and
flowers,
Guardian of the muse in trysting twi-
light hours
O, [ would mourn for thee.
And would honor thee for what thou'st
done
Scorner of winters wind and summers
sun
Builder of birds nest, brewer of bub-
bling pool,
Painter of shadows dark on landscape
cool,
Waiter of odors sweet on summer
breeze,
Turner of winters sleet and biting
freeze
O, | would honor thee.
And | would reverence thee, thou hoary
Thou who hast stood while centuries
have run
Thou who hast seen the Indian love
!, stand
While virgin moon smiled down on vir
gin land.
, The ax--the rifle of the pioneer
All these have passed and all had lief
thee here
o, l would reverence thee.
o, AK of Traffic buzzing Saws of Trade
Dost think for thee alone the earth wa
made?
: For thee to garner clean her fields o
I corn
T With barren hills to greet the babe un
!, born?
i. For thee to glutton in her sweet-store,
!, wine,
:, And leave no grape on fainting Future
' vine?
\ JOHN TRoTwooo MOORE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-23
SONS AND FATHERS.
A Chicago Han Pays the Debts of
His Dead Sire.
Honorable Conduct of simeon II. Cha
pin Who Wipes Out @1O,OOO Lin
bilities Long Since Out
InNYed and Forgotten.

Simeon b. Chaplin has paid in full all
the claims against his father, the late
j.. D. Chaplin, u board of trade operator,
who met with business revcrses years
ago, owing between $4,000 and $4,000
after he aad given his last cent to his
creditors. Mr.. Chaplin was under no
obligation to assume his fathers liabil-
tiles. lie was boy when his father
failed. All the claims had been out
lawed years ago and the creditors had
forgotten that the deceased Mr.. Chaplin
owed them anything. They had dis
missed the accounts from their minds
long ago. and when the son handed
checks to them they were rs surprised
as pleased, Many of them were in
doubt at first as to the fact that they
were creditors.
Mr.. Chaplin paid what he could, but
when he died, II years ago, there was
still nearly $4,000 Of unsettled claims
in creditors books, and these were
transferred to the profit and loss ac.
counts on the iedgers long ago. nobody
expecting to realize cent on them.
Mr.. Chaplin, Jr., was a schoolboy
when his father died. Shortly after the
latter's death he entered the Office OF
Armour & Co.. and a few years later
went into the brokerage business for
himself, making a success.
At the beginning of this year he felt
able to pay all claims against his ia.
Their, and through agents who were
old friends of his father rounded UT
all the latter's creditors and Offered
them dollar for dollar on their claims
They were surprised by the offer ant
accepted it gladly. Since then Mr.
Chaplin has wiped out all the indebt
edness.
eve have been paid in full and it wa.
a pleasant surprise" said Mr.. Schwab
acker. The claim was outlawet
long ago, and even if it had not beer
we had no claim on the son. He wa
under no obligation to pay it. and i
certainly was most creditable act
His action is most honorable"
II had forgotten all about m,
claim" said John Cudehy '"rhe fac
that the father owed me anythin;
slipped from my memory long ago
and you can imagine that l was sur
prised when the young man hande'
me a check for $1.400 which was du
Cudahy & Stever when was in the com
mission business. 1t is pleasure t
tell of the honorable act of the youn
man"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-23
7. \. FIHUERS.
A CIGARETTE DUEL.
Ingenious Method of Winning a Dane
Ing Partner That May Not
Prove Popular.

A new figure in the german, which
may or may not become fashionable,
was introduced by X. Wimarth-Apple-
ton, when he led the cotillon at the sec.
ond dance of the Brooklyn rough
riders in the parlors of the Riding and
Driving club there.
Mr.. Appleton placed chair in the
center of the dancing floor, and to it,
with much polite ceremony, he led Mrs,
Frank w. Duryea. Then before Mrs.
Duryea this inventive leader placed
her husband, c. +. Hubbs, and Harry
Bennett, and to each man he gave a
cigarette. The three struck matches
simultaneously. The man who first
finished his cigarette was to win Mrs
Duryea for partner.
Three locomotives on an upgrade
dragging train too heavy, could
hardly equal the intensity of those
mems putting.
Mr.. Hubbs first finished his cigarette
and waltzed off with his prize and part.
ner. Mr.. Duryea, being slow, had tc
carry japanese umbrella over his
wife while she danced with Mr.. Hubbs
To Mr.. Bennett fan was given.