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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Christmas Bells.

heard the bells on Christmas Day
T-f,yi, old familiar carols play.
And wild and sweet
The word repeat
!. OF peace on Garth. good viii TO men:
And thought how, as the day had conc
The g,elfries OF all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unhroken song
pf oeace on earth, good viii TO men!
TIL ringing. singing on It's way.
The word rcvoIyes from night 10 oas'
A voice. a chime,
a chant sublime
or peace on Garth, good will 10 men!
sut in despair bowed my head;
..Ig,ere is no peace on GARTH l said,
For hate is strong
And Knocks The song
OF peace on earth. good viii TO men!
Then peaied the bells more loud and deep
.4ioa is not dead, nor doth lie Sleep
The wrong shall fail,
The right prevail,
With peace on earth. good Will TO men
-Longfeliow-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
How the Discussion Endcd.

il was Whispered IN Washington that
as The Montague BROWNS were not as rich
as other members Of The smart set. they
had TO practice economy where ii did not
show But tonight there was certainly
no hint of economy anywhere. There
were strawberries. hot-house grown. and
sarrapim and canxasbacls duck. though
both were exprbitant In the market. The
handsome tapte cloth had been ruthless
~ cut, and through the opening clus-
ter of american Beauty roses, their stems
on the floor. shot UP two feet above the
table. 1t was the most effective table
decoration of the winter.
Mrs. Montague Brown. young, pretty
and ambitious. smiled q smile of rare
pleasure. She reflected complacently tha,
~ had captured Cabinet OFFICER Tor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Great ramines of History.

Seldom in the worlds history has great
ar destruction of life been caused by
Starvation than has occurred in the pres,
srt famine in India. According to Lord
Smrzon- midas Governor General. the loss
If life has been fully 10000 the destruc-
finn of crops has reached 100000 CO.
while millions of cattle have been de-
s+rovad. About 1000 600 persons are now
5anenfient upon the relief which is fur
nished them by the British Government
rha reports which have cons about ta1s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
:, OF INTEREST TO
= THE FAIR SEX.
RI --.--sN>. -. =

This dinner Tho conversation was bowl
ing along smoothly, and she leaned for
ward 10 listen. Tile guest of honor was
speaking:
"And still insist that no woman can
do society all the time without ncSlecting
her household and children.
Not at ALL" smiled Mrs. Montague.
81 think / can persuade you to the con-
1rary if YOU She paused, observing
that he was staring with wide-open eyes
at the doorway. a tiny, half-clad figure
stood there.
Mamma. Mary's in the kitchen, and
tan't find my Mighty" piped Montague
Brown, Jr.-Harper's Magazine.
The Dream OF The Innkecpcrs Wife.
..1seca7se there was no room for them In
the inn.
The childless mother rose from sleep
While yet there was no light
And thrust aside the easement wide
With hands that shook from fright,
And leaned far out, and all about
A wild storm tore the night
ooh but this dream that pierced my
I heart;
; Since / was lain in bed
Nethousfat mine own dead little son.
Who never word had said
Stood at my knee and spake 10 me
AS one uncontrolled
"tAnd. mother, oh. my mother he said.
The night is dread and d1ear,
! But. housed and warm from hurt and
storm,
Ye sleep and know no fear;
| Though in The world one cried with cold,
Ye did not bark nor hear.
! land stanch and strong thy roof-tree is.
| And filled my fathers inn,
| And every guest hath food and rest,
| Yet this night through their din
| Soft at thy door did one implore
| Whose entrance could not win.
| ".And. mother. oh, my mother he said,
Go take the linen fine
Where one time l did softly lie,
The pillow that was mine,
] For sick and sore on the stable floor
| One travails 'mongst the kline
| What was it of a star he spake?
| NV thoughts are shifting sand;
[ What else ! heard fell strange and blur
| red,
| / might not understand:
| Yet did it seem not all q dream"
| Her head dropped on her hand
| YEA. of child newborn he spake;
/ And this were truth, full fain
| Were l TO fleet through wind and sleet
| TO where my kline are lain,
! If on my breast could there DE pressed
| a little head again.
NAY, let me to my weary bed
| And bid the thought go by
| She bent her head; the tears She shed
| Fell swiftly and silently.
/ And while she wept great star leapt
And famed across the sky.
-1'hodosia Garrison, in December Cen
| tury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Up Boston WAY.

And what asked the caller in his
most ingratiating tones.-.'what did Santa
Claus put in Your stocking, my little
girl?"
For a moment she looked at him
through her diminutive spectacles, then,
in voice Of mingled pity and indigna-
tom. she SAID: Eve no longer put Gre
dence IN obsolete tradition-ror was it
delicate of You TO mention that article Of
feminine apparel" Gathering up her
copy of Ibsen, she hurriedly left the room.
December New Lippncott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
FOR Christmas Dinner.
Arrangement of Gifts i'll Novel FASH
ion-Somc Tried I,ccipcS.

While the dinner is not the distinctive
feature of Christmas, as it is of Thanks
giving. it is still one Of the prominent
parts of the days festivities, and happy
the housewife who can give to each re-
curing one character OF Its own, says
the New York Tribune.
A. pleasant custom, common In many
homes. is to reserve one of the smallest
gifts of each person for this occasion.
and the method Of bestowing these varies
from year to year. In one home this
year the centre piece Will consist of a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
LORD.
-E. S. Martin, in Harper's Weekly.

Chrystallized fruits are easily prepared
and make an attractive dish for the
Christmas dinner table. Malaga grapes.
sections OF oranges and English walnut
meats are the best for the purpose. A
syrup OF sranulated sugar Should be
cooked until when dropped into cold water
il will be brittle The skins Of the grapes
and oranges should not be broken, ana
one by one they should De dropped INTO
and coated with the syrup. and then rciieo
in confectioners sugar. When they are
dry pile them in cone Shaped heaps on
fat glass dishes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Gifts.

The imperial child to whom the wise men
brought
Their gifts, and worshiped in His lowly
nest,
Gave no gift back. It was Himself they
sought,
And finding Him, were sated in their
quest.
Their gifts. not expectation. but their JOY
expressed.
Now was the worlds long yearning
satisfied!
Now was the prize long waited for pos
SeSSedt
Their gifts meant love, unmarried by
lust or pride!
Be it SO with ours; our aim. not debts
to pay,
Nor any recompense save love to win
Nor any grosser feeling to convey.
Than brought the wise mems gifts to
Bethlehem's inn.
Those rate we best that no return arord
Save the pure sense of having found our
Lord.
-E Martin n HarpeC'S Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
SnalI.Diference.

NO. married life is not 50 different,
explained the young father WAen /
have been having an al!-nisat session
arguing with the baby on the question
whether 1t is better to yell over the ae-
vent OF new teeth or to steep u on. !
have much the same feeling the next
morning that I used to have after
bacaaloar acknowledgements P1aA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
berries. no kisses are allowed.

Berries, no kisses are allowed Mistle-
lie used 70 be considered a charm or anu
let TO ward of the balefui influence that
witches. 1t was also considered that
dts influence was irresistible. that no one
coaid possibly pass beneath il without
yielding to it's power, and hence both ma
iron and maid must submit 10 the saluta-
ton which has since become customary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
Giving Him /, Chance.

Harriet, YOU ought to give me nv
choice of Christmas presents once in
awhile
We'll, Harry, I'm willing: do you want
iamp-slade, a safe, pillow or new lace
curtains? '-Chicago Record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-23
BARRIERS to Edncation.

I'm afraid our son is too oeilcate 10
take a collegiate course.
Cant you regulate his stuoies SO ne
won't overwork?'
through - the hazinE. "-India napolts
Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Hotel Arrivals.

Raieigh-W. II. Petersen. Philadelpbia
n Il. Parish J. ID. Fry. Cleveland; Mr., and
Mrs X w. Allison. Pittsburg: F. r. Reed
Boise, Idaho: W. S. Manning Albany n
l.; ID. B. Davis Fort Wayne. Ind; G. W.
Davis. East Orange N J.; f. Newman
Brooklyn. n. Y.
"hiard-chas. Whurton. Pittsburg; W.
T. Watson and wife, New York; G. w.
scott Pullman. ILL.,; F. c. Sumner. Phila-
Regent-T f. Morgan. New York. 7
G. Cavalry. New London, Conn: o. "a
strong. Oil City. Pa: VIM Christi. Phila-
delphia; Geo. Robinson. Mt Vernon, \ Y.
NJ c. Balm. Richmond. Va
Nehlngton-G III. Holly and wife Mary
land: J. F. Johnson PhfIadelphia. i II
Campbell. Ashland, Wis
Shoreham-N- A. Boring New York: c
n, chandler. Pittsburg: II b. Tompkins.
Atlanta, Ga; b. Atha Newark \ NJ
II. Looney. Portland. Me: NJ n 8 Rar,-
lett, Boston: ]. w. MerrelI and wife, Man
chester, Mass: w. r. Marshall Minneann-
rs; j: W Taylor. California J. W. Camp-
bell. Cambridge. Ohio
Arlington-W. S H. Lothron Passion. II
r. w adsworth. Wyoming: L. c. Waldo- De
.roit; W. L. DeArmit. Pittsburg: " a.
Mcpherson. Portland, Ore; ]. II. Huyt
NeIdnu' IL ~ Tompkins, Atlanta Ga :
ester. N. " i'oe"-
Riggs-W. J. Harris. Pittsburg: W F
luton, Aurora. H.; W. p Hart. Warren
ONO; 6 E. Spahr. York. Pa: L. A. Jonn,
son. Watertown. Ny: w. T. Scruggs. At
ianta, Ca; c. NJ. Williams Lowell. Mass. F..
Geo. t. Baker Michigan: q W Si,,,,s,.,'
Boston. t'so"
Eb5itt-Gen. H. A. Merriam, U.SA.:
u. FISK, Richmond. Va: A L. Brewer
Brooklyn. Ny; c. H. Workman, Hartford
Conn; T. Mills. Australia
Metropolitan-H. A. Smith Newport. T
J. Williams, Pittsburg; l.. c. Lyon. Bridge
port, Conn.
Richmond-Gen. VIM. Ludlow. USA.:
Montreal.
Gordon-R. P. Porter, W. J. Moore, New
York; c. c. Smith. Milwaukee: W. r
Scott, San Francisco, Cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
The Handy Memorandum
Desk Calendar.

One OF the best-because the most
useiul-helps that an up-to-date
business man relies on is found in
The Handy Memorandum Desk
Calendar" 1t gives the days of the
month in large, black type, the days
OF the week and calendar OF the pres
emf, past and coming month on each
sheet.
The price of Pad is 35c.
We can ako furnish attractive stands nickel
pinted made expressly for these pads, for Toe.
Book Dept.-Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Fine Jardinieres
At Special Prices.

We offer two crates of Louwelsa
.Jardlnleres in the fine lockwood ef-
tects and in choice shapes and color
lngs. These jardinieres are all hand
decorated and are usually very ex-
penslve. but we have secured this
lot under unusually advantageous
circumstances, as the following
prices indicate. In five lots:
finch Lpuwelsa JardIniere,. Each. $50
s-ineh Louwelsa Iarlinieres. Each. SI.75
St2-inch Louwesa Jardinieres Each p. 50
Each st i''"~eisa 'af'ln'efe. SIS
nie1e ,"Sn Each cs'ra Large hou"eisa lardi $500
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
HOBOEs SCARCE.
Present Cold Spell Expected to Drive
Them TO shelter

Hoboes are. scarce this morning" re-
marked the prison keeper at the Police
Court when all the prisoners had arrived
from the stations
mis- Is just between the seasons he
ADDED. 1T is too soon for the nomads 20
oe moving north and too late to start south.
Ihen' too. the weather has been mild and
,hose who can stand roughing IL did not
have to seek places of shelter@
ne concluded by saying il the weather
" inns morning continues any length Of
time many of the knights Of Tho rosd w..
day. vi 3hoh-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Collections Not Authorized.

report was made to the police yesterday
mat an unknown woman is believed to be
collecting money by representing that the
money was to be used for the Newsboys
and Children's Aid Society. The complaint
was made to Major Sylvester by Mr.. T. S.
Childs. whose wife is president of the So
ciety.
1t Is believed the woman is carrying with
her copies of the society's annual report
The police were informed that no such col
lections had been authorized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
The Handy Catalogue of
Standard Patterns.

Published by the Standard Fashion
Company, contains the latest fashions
for spring and summer 1000. For
sale in Pattern Department.
sc. a copy.
We are agents for the Standard
Patterns. They are stylish, perfect
hitting. easy to construct-in every
way reliable.
SC. to zoe each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Infants
Department.

Exclusive imported novelties in
Infants and Little Childreu's Out
fittings - Handmade Christening
Robes, Party Dresses. Street and
House Frocks, Long and Short
Goats, Picture Hats and large Bon
nets and superb Matched Toilettes,
etc. For tomorrow, Saturday, atten-
ton is called to some practical, mex
pensive clothing for house wear:
Infants Nainsook Slips tucked yoke, en- -o
biHidTry On neck and sleeves. Each. .0NN-
infants Nansook Slips. four styles; yoke ard
bishop styles trimmed with insertion. --r
hroid"fy and lace Each. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Infants Nansnok skirts. with waist, deep 20.
hem with tuckS above. Each .-.--..--.-- Oo>.
Infants Nains'ok Gowns, gathered at the neck.
" Nh Tuhe Of embroidery neck AID sleeves. cos-
I-.'h----.----
Infants India Linon Pillow Cases finished -o
with tucked rutie. Each ................ SON
Chil'irens Bingham and Percaie Dresses, waist
and Hubbard styles also tiumpe Dresses &c
Trimmed with Insertion and braid. Each. =. ~
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
COlored
Petticoats.

Full assortment OF Colored Petit
coats, including sateens, plain and
mercerized, silk moreen and a very
handsome line of taffeta silks. in
street and evening effects.
Attention is called to some excel
lent values as follows:
wOIHen's Black Sateen Petticoats umbrella shane
iara. Eac iiA Two iues' 'e4s"ta AT oo' SIPS
WOIn-n's Mercerized Sateen Petticoats double
INK as Ike T sia '~ Each row. OF S275
. saanss N mG Gsesa yosa Sand Eea S75
WoInrnS six Moreen Petticoats. deep ac-
cnr'iiou plated hounce, made On yoke band G. -
Earn .--..-....-.-.-- T'| =
Second door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Demorest Sewing rlachines
At a Special Price.

The "Demorest" is a good ma
chine and has always given satisfac-
tory service. We have less than a
dozen in stock, and as we are going
to discontinue this make, offer them
al low price,
SI7.oo each.
They are perfect and are guaran-
teed for five years. Full set OF at
tachments with each machine.
ss-.Jnd four
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Children's
Shoes.

DAAOSSs
The new spring styles are arriving.
and we offer one line OF Misses But
ton Shoes at reduced price, not
being able to duplicate same Also
Infants Moccasins and Button
Shoes. in colors, at half regular price
to close, as follows:
Misses Black Vici Kid Button Shoes, patent
leather tip AMI Goodyear welt extension sole; sizes
Ii 20 = &. and ID widths
SI.5O pair. Were $500.
Infaats Moccasius and Soft Sole Shoes, button and
Lirr, in pink. blue, white and red
25c. pair. Were SOC
ltt-a g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Sweeping Day Outfits.

.tis1 one lot of Sweeping Day Outfits as follows:
j best quality Sc. broom long handled ostrich
feather d,Ister half-covered japanned dust pan
aEA wire drawn dust brush.
64c. for the outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

That miserable feeling-head all stopped IN
fever. aching bones and ncapacity for work-sbow
yorr need of doctors advice, of a DOCTORS
prescription like JHyne's Expectorant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
SI7.oo each.
Coal Hold Sets.

We Offer new 10, Of Coal Hod Sets, as follows:
black japanned Goa! bod. long nlIed tapauued
cosd shovel ami nickeied stove lid litter
24c. for the outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

We show a choice collection OF
handsome Corsets. including exclu-
slve styles of our own direct impor-
tatlon. trimmed with dainty laces and
ribbons and with silk laces to match
White and delicate colors in all the
best styles We specially recommend
the following:
short Pair, FN''a o's medium and SIoo
short Pair. @ '"''-: 'ea"'n anu SI5o
short Pair. '. .- 1.. long ana sI75
long hips Pair .se'' cut o.as' low bust. $500
stout women Pair "a Du,'' s"l.a"ie fot So 50
Pair t''.t's. straight 'front.' long hips. $3.50
Second dkor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
At S5.z5. Were S.. 90

\ IabcfuI II AlI-z.nl poli,l.-hreastfi Suits in
gray and brown checks: medium and Sprin. weights;
wei! mJle; sevsd with silk: perfect fitting: pants
mI,!s double in seat and knees sizes ~ 16
Third for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
At Sl.95 Each

special value in Girls Gaiatea Wash Sailor.
SUITS In large assortment of patterns trimmed
with white durk-a very neat suit and at very
low prize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

NEAR DUPONT CIRCLECARPENTER SHOP
toobing by experienced and reliable men. JOHN
T WALKER, Builder. 1920 n St. nv. Branch
emce. SSee \ q. nv. fel-7st..4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Boys New Spring Clothing.

New Sailor suits. in spring sergss. prettily trim
m II and braided perfect tttin. aud perfect in
Workmanship navy blu. brown. srays and red;
sLsS :. 10 L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

Now JHauI dsr,d Mothers Friend shirt Waists
in neat pretty stylish effects and good fading
colu->. detached. attached collars: sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
Girls New Spring Clothing.

Some very elegant and dressy effects in Girls
Saiior Blolse Suits. deliberately trimmed with wide
bands Of tafeta silk, heavily stitched and with
large taffeta ties: sizes s to IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

y tahefal Of DDubl,.-lraastsd Wool Suits: serv-
i'"th." uiytIrs veil made: strongly Sewpt: well
II NJ splendid suit for srh0oi play: sizes &
T.. L. y very special value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16
At SQc., Usually SOC.

New TnlluRdercd Shirt Waists. Mothers Friend"
brand thos" with the latent detachable buttons
thai carrot be torn on either in wearing wash
Ing. sizes 10 II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-16

CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-26
bis wife, and Two daughters by a de-

his wife, and two daughters by de-
ceased wife. at villa Vilambrosa,
Howlinghurst on Hudson. Hodge,
Podge & Co" employ Ledger D'Main
as bookkeeper. He is recognized by
Minnie RouSmitten, the German SER
want in the Hodge household, as a
man who has deserted his wife and
child. She tells him his wife, Rosa.
knows where he Is employed and has
written to the firm. This letter to
Hodge. Podge & Co." intended to eX-
pose the clerk, is written in such a
way that Podge. who receives it. be-
lieves that either himself or-Hodge is
the culprit. He goes to Hodges sum
mer home and shows him the letter.
They both have had a past and CON
clude they must atone for it by adopt
ing the boy whom Rosa writes she
will send to them.
Rudolph Roastensum. a gay youth in
New York, has an adventure with a
woman. She lures him to Central
Park. where notorious criminal,
Knockout Charley" knocks him
down and robs him. His friends cham
him so much about his mishap he
leaves the city and goes to Howling-
hurst He becomes infatuated with
Hodges daughter, Priscilla. This in
fatuation brings him to Villa Villain
brosa, where he is mistaken by Hodge
and Podge for the boy sent by Rosa.
To his surprise they tell him they
adopt him as their joint son and take
him into their firm. Seeking adven-
ture. he is willing to be adopted
Mrs. Hodge. unknown to Hodge, has
n daughter by former marriage. who
Is Iat school at Hudson. Her chum is
the sister of Don Antonio DCareera
Cararra, who formerly loved Mrs.
Hodge in Spain. Marquita, the daugh-
ter. not knowing of her mothers mar
,io N orc In 10 nj ~
her to the Don. This brings Il fiery
Spanard into the plot. Minnie. the
German servant, loves Hyde, the VIII
lage policeman, who is brought con-
spIcuousy into the story because
Hodge and Podgc believe he is seeking
ed son, whom they confound with
knock Out Charley They have seen
n newspaper containing Rudoiph's por-
trait underlined KNOCK Out Charley"
BY mistake the victims picture has
been printed as that OF the criminal.
Rosa Roastensum. Rudolph's mother,
comes TO the Villa to thank the firm
for what they have done for her son.
Both Hodge and Podge mistake her for
Rosa. the deserted wife, and think her
an incident in their past
The contrition of Hodge and Podge
that their deserted child should have
become a notorious criminal. and their
desire to save him from Sing Sing: the
efforts OF Hodge to keep the adoption
of Rudolph and the identity of his
mother from Mrs. Hodge; her endeavor
to conceal from Hodge that she has a
daughter; the pursuit OF Carmanita by
the Don: the love of Marquita for the
Dons son. and the love of the police
man for Minnie. combined with the
complications created by Rudolph him
self in his love affair with Priscilla.
form the basis of a fun structure OF
constantly increasing interest.
The flrst and last acts are laid at
the Villa Vilambrosa, Howlinghurst.
The scene OF the second act is tho
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-26
Mr.. THom's GOLD MEDAL.
BOARD OF MEDAL AWARDS AP-
PROVES GRANTING OF ONE FOR
LIFE SAVING.
The Baltimore Sun says:

Secretary Gage has approved the re-
commentator of the Board OF Medal
Awards, composed of Solicitor of the
Treasury O'Connell, Chief of the Revenue
Life Saving Service I[imball. awarding a
gold medal to Mr.. Hunt Il. Mayo Thom
of Baltimore. for the rescue of q blind
negro woman off the wharf at Urbanna.
Va. Superintendent Kimball sent Il no.
ticc TO Mr.. Thorn of the award and stated
the medal would be sent az soon as pos
Sible, but that several days would be ne
cessary for its proper inscription when
rotary Gage will write letter to him
commencing his bravery. The report of
the committee to Secretary Gage was as
follows:
of the Treasury, with the report that the
undersigned have carefully examined and
considered the application and accompa-
nying evidence in behalf OF II. r. M.
Thorn. and are Of the opinion that he is
entitled to n gold medal. and would re-
spcctfully recommend that award be
made accordingly.
A BEAUTIFUL TROPHY.
The medal is Very handsome. On the
diverse Is shown lifeboat with surfmen
making, rescue. The picture is sur.
rounded with the inscription ~. S. of
The reverse shows Il tablet surmounted
by an eagle with outstretched wings; to
the left of the tablet stands It woman
bearing wreath and 10 the right are
rounded by I'm testimony of heroic deeds
i'll saving life from the perils of the sea"
The medal is suspended from red rib
bon by the golden head of an eagle, and
The tablet on the reverse side will hear
the inscription in fine letters: ITO Fl. r.
Mayo Thorn for heroic daring in rescung
n woman from drowning June H. 1900
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-26
Orlando in "As You Like It," Armand
in Camille" etc.

NIodjeska's farewell tour in this
country will open early in October in
Montreal and will extend from coast
to coast. Wagenhals and Kemper will
surround her with a fine company and
give the eminent actress admirable
productions. AT the close of her en-
gagement with Wagenhals and KEN
per Modjeska will return to her ma
tive land, Poland, where she Will Sivu
Il few performances and afterwards
retire permanently to private life.