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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

DEATH OF CHARLES WILSON.
Had Been Resident of Washington
for Many Years.


Charles Wilson, aged eighty-five years,
died at his residence, 1715 Sth street north
west. Friday last of complication of dis
eases incident to old age. His wife, Mrs.
Jane Freeman Wilson; two sons, Charles
w. and James H. and two daughters, Mrs.
j. Henry Lewis and Eliza F. Wilson, sur
vive him. The funeral services were held
Monday at John Wesley Church, on
Connecticut avenue, and were attended by
a large cicle of friends and acquaintance Of
the family.
Mr.. Wilson had outlived his generation.
He was the last Of the surviving founders
of the historic church from which he was
buried. and which was formed more than
half a century ago. He was also a charter
member of the first society Of colored Odd
Fellows established in Washington, the sue
cessors to which have now a membership Of
more than 5000. He had lived in Washing
ton about fifty-fve years, and had resided
on L street near 10th street more than fifty
years. Recently he sold his home there and
purchased residence in the locality where
he died. He was quiet and unostentatious
In his manner. Ten years ago he ceased to
take an active interest in daily affairs.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Bolding, the pastor of the church, as
sisted by Revs. Sterling N. Brown, A. C.
Garner and w. ]. Howard. There were ap-
propriate solos rendered by Mr.. Winston D.
Payne Of the Amphions and Mrs. Levenia
Mason Of the Plymouth Congregational
Church. The full choir of the church was
also in attendance. The interment was
made in Harmony cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

s5"e'f ~ finding ns .. 5'G sd water stock 's BID
Electric Coli as 571s bid 60 asked Metropolitan
RaiIrood Ss. 20 Did, l2zA asked METROPOLITAN
Railroad cert 1nde st io7 II BID i'' Columbia Rail
road @, Is, l2o bid Columbia Railfoad I'd mort IS
Washington Gas Co. 6s series A, los bid Wash
ineton Gas. Co. is, 4, 105 bid. g. $. Electric
Light Deb imp Is lo2s bid 19s asked ID, Z; =
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 5s l03 bid. JOG
asked: Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Con 5s,
Washington Market Co. LIST 6s, 10 bid. Masonic
Hall Association IS, c. los bid 40 asked; Amer
lean Graphophone Deb, IS. r, 9s bid. Anacostia
and Potomac 5s. % asked.
National Bank Stocks Bank of Washington, 400
hid 40 asked Metropolitan. $50 bid Central, 2lo
16s bid. Citizens. 100 bid; Columbia, 16s bid.
Capital. 40 bid: West End, JIG bid, 100 asked
T "a . lsS bid bid I Lncon us bid 12t asked
Deposit and Trust 142 bid. Washington Loan and
Trust, 163 bid l65 asked. American Security and
IS asked.
Insurance stocks-Firemen's 80 bid. Franklin, 10
lean. 200 bid. National Union, 101a bid, 121a asked.
Columbia, II bid. 10 asked; Riggs, ~ bid, sA
bid. l16 asked. Commercial, bid asked.
d Title T M al Estate Title 17o bid
G! e b bd Dssre e' e * DID, Washington
Railroad Stocks-Capital Traction Co.. x1O3ai bid.
l04 asked. City and Suburban, 20 bid, 30 asked.
Georgetown and Teneytown, 10 bid.
Georgetown Gas. 60 bid.
Telephone Stocks-Chesapea and Potomac, 7O1n
bid, y asked. Pennsylvania 30 bid
Miscellaneous Stocks : Mcrgenthaler Linotype.
S1S47 .s bid ISIS asked Lanst9n Monotype 1917
sld. log asked; washington Market, T. bid. Nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Views of Attorney DuvaIl Respecting
Certain Advertising Methods.


Certain Advertising Methods.
The American Newspaper Syndicate re-
Gently requested the District Commission
ers to inform 1t whether 1t is against the
law of the District to distribute advertising
matter in sealed envelope. the distributor
ringing the door bell at each house as he
crops the envelope in the vestibule. The
Commissioners referred the matter to their
attorney, Mr.. A. B. Duvall, who has adj
vised them that such distribution is not
prohibited by law.
Section IL of the police regulations, he
states, provides that no hand bills, dodg
ers. cards, circulars or advertising sheets
shall be distributed in or upon any of the
places designated in section one in any
manner whatsoever, nor dropped in or
upon such places, or left upon the parking
doorsteps Of any premises in the Dis
trict. The places designated in section one.
he explains. are any street, avenue, alley,
highway, footway. sidewalk. parking or
other public space.
The above police regulation" says MIR.
Duvall, lis the only provision Of law that
could have any bearing upon the subject.
1t Is however, addressed to the distribution
OF hand bills, &C., by leaving them upon
the parking or doorsteps of the premises
or III or upon streets and public spaces.
The distribution referred to in the within
communication contemplates the dropping
OF an envelope in the yestibue Of the house
and ringing the door bell. am Of opinion
that such distribution Is not prohibited by
law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
FINANCE AND TRADE
All Precedents Broken by the Present
Stock Market.
TENDENCY is STEADILY UPWARD
Southern Pacific Alone Did Not
Respond to Buoyancy.
r NJ A E'V' X EP( TX ~
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, December 2O-The buying
by big men, Wall streets latest construc-
ton of experienced manipulation. was again
a conspicuous feature of the stock market.
Northern Pacific was the center Of attrac-
ticn being advanced under spirited de-
mand for a gain of s12 per cent. The short
interest both here and in London, helped
make top prices. The Morgan-Hill interest
is supposed to have supplied the stock
above s..
All sorts of rumors were In circula ton,
but again the scheme to dispose OF the pre-
ferred stock was the most generally ac
cepted Whatever the facts may be. the
stock has been well handled, and while
friends of the property have not revealed
the incentive to the rise, they have been
extremely frank in predicting high prices.
After q recession of per cent from todays
top prices, the buying was resumed In suf-
ficient volume to steady the price and re-
gain some Of the loss.
The predictions OF par for the stock
which were so skeptically received a few
days ago are no longer doubted, but new
business is not going into the stock merely
out Of respect for conservative methods.
With London short on options and myS-
FERROUS deals on all sides, the great inter-
national banking interest need not halt
the advance at any point short of the
limit fixed.
The friends OF Missouri Pacific were more
courageous than formerly and forced an ad-
vance Of more than per cent In that stock
Union Pacific was we'll bought and sold at
record prices. Southern Pacific again re-
fused to respond to the enthusiasm and was
almost at a standstill in spite Of heavy buy
ing times.
Erie issues developed new strength, the
demand for the common stock being large
and urgent.
The first preferred moved somewhat leis-
urely, but sold UP to its best level. The
latter stock is now regarded as selling I'M
der value. in spite Of It's sudden prosperity
and rapid rise.
st. Paul was q feature OF the trading In
the investment group, an excellent demand
forcing the price up around 1874. This prop
erty is looked upon as the leader of its es-
pecial group. with Rock Island q good Sec
ond. Burlington advances with the other
grangers but shows less buoyancy.
The short interest in American Sugar was
re. por sible for a substantial rise in price.
vanced to 1O1, but was again freely sold
by shorts. The Industrial list holds well.
but the best business is in the railroads.
The end of the present week has been
looked forward to as an era OF certain
profit-taking and sudden declines. AS the
time arrives, however there is less conf
deEce expressed in such action.
Every reactionary argument up to this
time has failed and traders are no longer
confident that one Is due. AS matter Of
fact Wall street has had no market like
the present in a generation. and the future
cannot be foretold by precedent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

Immediately after the approval OF the
Journal today the House of Representatives
went into committee of the whole, and en-
tered upon the considera ton OF the Indian
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Sherman On. ", who was in charge
of the bill explained the measure, which
carries sS}9, $50 more than the law for the
current year. The main items Of increase
are those appropriating 81, 500, 900 for full
filing treaty stipulations with the Apaches,
K!owas and Comanches; $4,000 for the
Chppewas of Minnesota and 1925 600 for
the Fort Hall Indians. The principal de-
crease is S474. 600 for the five civilized tribes
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Washington stock Exchange.

Potomac 5s, 1000 at 90. American Graphophone
Co. 5s, ZOO at 90. Washington Gas, Is at 579..
Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 1S5, seller 3O 10 at
1856 seller IS: 10 at 1885, seller 90 10 at 1855, 10 at
1885, 10 at 1856, 10 at 1856, 10 at 1s4N. 10 at 1S4S,
14h 100 at IA. % at IA. Is at IA. % at IA, 100
ut I3E, 100 at 1917, 100 at 13A. American Graph
i6A 100 at l04. 100 at 10ss. 100 at loss. 100 at
DE- 100 ct 1Ola, 100 at 10ls. After cali-Capital
1O7. Washington Traction and Electric As, 81 600
at STA 81 900 at 57A Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Is at Y. American Graphophone Co.
Pref, 100 ut 1O1s Capital Traction, 80 at 1885.
Lanston MOnotype, 100 at 1871.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

Government Printing Office Fore,
Quits Work This Afternoon.

The ironworkers at the government
printing Office about one hundred in num-
Der, went on a strike this afternoon. The
men quit work just after the lunch hour,
and this afternoon meeting is being held
in Federation Hall to consider the question
1t Is claimed that a number of laborers
who employed as such We're put to
work drilling, which Is considered part of
the labor of ironworkers.
These men. II is claimed, were paid
laborers' wages. and still they were doing
the work that should be done by the trades
men.
An appeal was made to those in author
fly, 1t is stated. and when the laborers were
moi taken off the work a strike was or
dered
This afternoon there was not an IRON
worker employed in the big building. but
the men in the other branches had not
stopped. Just what the outcome will be
will probably be determined tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Addison T. Smith, clerk to the Sem
ate committee on territories. has returned
to Washington, after four months absence
In Idaho and other western states.
Mr.. r. e. L. Bunch, who for number OF
years has been chief clerk In the general
passenger department Of the Southern Rail-
way Company. with headquarters in this
city, has been promoted to the rank Of as
sistant general passenger agent of the road
with headquarters in st. Louis Mr. Bunch
will leave for his new post of duty today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Result of AutODsy,

Today an autopsy was performed on the
body of Mrs. Sarah A. Wilson, and 1t
was shown that the woman's death was
caused by an overdose of the poison men
toned. There were no marks Of violence
on her body and a certificate of accidental
death was given. The father-in-law of the
dead woman arranged for the interment of
the body. Wilson'S condition was much
improved today. and it is believed he will
be able to leave the hospital tonight or to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
CoNFERRING WITH SECRETARY HAY
Ministers From Nicaragua and Costa
Rica at state Department.

The ministers from Nicaragua and Costa
Rlca were both IN consultation with Secre-
tary Hay this morning with reference to
the probable action of the United States
Senate upon the pending Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. Neither of the ministers was pre-
pared TO admit a knowledge of the inten-
tons Of their respective governments in
the event that the treaty passed in Its pro-
posed amended form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Resirnation Accented.

The resignation Of w. II. Garnet, assist
ant engineer at the Washington Asylum,
has been accepted by the District Com
mlssioners, to take effect today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

72h: January 72a4a73: May. 77a77h: steamer No.
2 red. 692a69A receipts, 13.Ss1 bushels; exports
% 200 bushels; southern 10y sample, 6Sa73; do. ON
+2!2; December, new or old, 42sai21a; January
4l4sa41%I; February, 4l%a41A; March, 41Aa42b
axports :47.331 bushels; southern white corn, new.
-la44 do yellow. new, 40ai3. oats firm: No. .,
apt bushels. Rye dull; No. 2 nearby. so; No. 2,
western. 81; receipts. ia bushels. Hay quiet; No.
l Timothy, S17.vudS1750 Grain freights dull
steam to Liverpool bushel, pad. January; Cork
for orders per quarter IS Cd December, Sd JAN
uary. Sugar butter, cheese and SEys firm, un-
changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Handkerchief Section.
Useful HOLIDAY Presents

Ladies' Hemstitched All-linen Initial
Handkerchiefs. in pretty box; zSC
worth 81. Bargain Friday ..... wv
500 doz. Ladies' Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs; regular &c. quality. Bar r.
Ladies' Val. Lace-edge and Embroid
cred Sheer Lawn Handkerchiefs; E~
worth 121ac. Bargain Friday ...... OSs
Ladies' Swiss Embroidered Handker-
S value 25c. bargain Friday t HZ72c.
Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Handker-
chiefs, in a handsome box: worth SdnS.
75c. Bargain Friday. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Remarkable Sale of
EbOmV Articles.

Great Opportunity for Xmas shoppsrA
Articles IN Ebony, with Sterling Silver
mountings, consisting Of Roller Blotters.
Paper Cutters. Ink Erasers. Nail Files,
Nall Brushes. Cuticle Knives. Tooth
Brushes, Shoe Hooks. Egg Darners. Curl
article worth Csc. Bargain Friday. w.
Ebony Military Brushes. Clothes Brushes,
Hat Brushes, Hair Brushes, with pure
white bristles, and elegant Hand Mirrors,
all sterling silver mounted. Actual 1870
value, Soc. Bargain Friday ..... AoSa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

A three-year-old girl, daughter of Mrs.
Thomas Barrett Of No. 1913 Polk street, An
acostia. was supposed to have drunk part
OF the contents of cup containing a dead
ly mixture yesterday afternoon. The COM
pound was used for medicinal purposes at
the house. and dose had been poured into
the cup. The child got hold Of the cup.
Medical treatment was given by q physi-
cfan who was at once summoned. The child
showed no i'll effects, however, and 1t Is
said could not have swallowed much, IL
any of the Dose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

keeper. John B. Senegri: trustees Jacob
Huck, Daniel Scarlet, Jesse H. Watt; dele
gates to cabinet, j. E. Borland. e. f. Glib
bons. L. H. Lanman and W. H vessels:
delegate to Immediate Relief Association.
L. II. Lanman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20

Richard C. Baker; ex-president. VIM. p.
Challice: recording secretary. VIM. H. Wes-
sells financial secretary, ]. E. Borland;
treasurer. Ernest F. Gibbons; chaplain.
Justin Mcdonald; usher, Harry H. Walsh;
sergeant-at-arms, Jno. e. Rhodes; door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
National Union EIect,or.

National Union Election.
Potomac Council. No. 2OS. National Union,
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Geo. H. Ripley;
vice president, Geo. P. Jackson; speaker,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
lnain Wants to seu I.Iana.

Madrid, December 2O.-The cabinet
council has decided to present to the cham
Der the project of the sale to the United
States of Cagayan Island and other islands
of the Philippine group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Holiday Upholstery
BARGAINS

Nottingham Lace Curtains, yards
long; tapped edges and beautiful pat
terms; worth $3.50. Bargain Fri O2r
nottingham Lace Curtains. 3h yards
Brussels and Arabian designs: CD n NJ
worth "a. Bargain Friday. pc Ay
Beautiful Chenille Portieres, with deep
tassel fringe; new designs and
s snsdss; worth 50. Bargain 50 O2
Japanese Gold Cloth Drapery; exquisite
aoral designs; worth 12c. Bargain e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
AGED WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH.
Her Daughter Receives Fatal Injuries
Tying to Save Her.

BRADFORD. Pa. December 2O-The res
ldence Of Mrs David Hewitt was destroyed
by fire today. and her mother, Mrs Marga-
ret O'keefe. aged eighty-slx years, was
burned 10 death. Mrs. Hewitt sustained
fatal injuries In trying to rescue her mother
and died at noon. Her son Charles was also
badly burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Ladies' Neck Fiximps.

Great reduction sale Of Silk Jabots
$3.50 iJss oT wa d,v Ties &C. Values up to
das. + n .f.!.l:.39 and A9c.
Exquisite White Net Ties. beautifully
embroidered. Worth 5Oc Bar-~O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York Stock Market
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs 4 Co., bankers
and brokers, 1919 F St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Underwear and Hosiery
Sections.

Ladies' White Merino Vests and Pants,
ezra heavy' french neck; silk finish and
pearl buttons. Worth 69c Bar-Rm.
gain Friday. ................ SWCs
Chtldren's Combination Suits. fleece
lined, extra heavy and we'll made. DE-,
Worth soc. Bargain Friday. go. .ZOC.
Ladies' Atwood Cashmere Hose. fast
R RACK nnd F-; SEAMLESS. Worth Soc. 2Sc
Children's Derby Ribbed Hose, positive
double knees. heels and toes ON/c
Worth 1sc. Bargain Friday. II ZhC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Government Bonds.
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd December 20.-FIour dull un-
changed; receipts, 4.470 bushels; exports, ! 256
bushels. Wheat frmsr; spot and December, 72ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Bargain Friday i'm
Children's Clothing.

Childrens vestie Suits-an assortment to
choose from plain and fancy double vested
vests; sizes to 9. They are $3.50
a d aq. $500 values: Bargain Fri. S1.z5
Childrens Top Coats. in all-wool gray
Oxford cloths, well made and finished.
Worth IS. Bargain Fri SD AZ
chinchilla, large sailor collars. Regular
81 ss25 values. Bargain Fri-S1.48
Gay. W Il W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Our Holiday Kid Glove
Offer.

Ladies' Glace Kid Gloves, made from
sort selected skins. with the popular 2
clasp fastenings-styltsh shades and new
$1.2o. Bargain Friday. OWC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Mems FURNISHINGS.

Y sample Dress Suit Cases. made nv
one or New York best trunk makers-ns
Two allke-worth from So so TO $40 NJ
gu linen iined-hest locks and hinges
Tor bargain Friday every one at less +ban
manufacturers prices the '""''
500 ones for $1.75-the sJOO@D en
-i sVoV wv
Mems 80 Fine French Percale Dress
Shlrts, perfection in shirts-made by Jopes
* sons OF New York. Their PrinreIy
brand sells everywhere for sl.5 This
season best patterns. All sizes from "a
TO ~ open back and front.
nese shirts are cheap-Bar- a. nm
e"in fiuay ...............a - eUp
200 Mems SOC. Neckwear, In fine silk
ana satins-Imperials, Tecks. Four-in-
iands, Puffs. Bows and BatwinC Ties
a aaIn E ana dark novelties. Bar OSc
s"Aii iiuas ACSo
Mems Soc. Toe. and 81 90 Rolled Gold
6 1 buttons, In links and sauare-Scarr
ms ana Stud Sets, latest novelties
hanu1acturer's samples Spe- Me
CHI Tor Bargain Friday. ZSC.
23c. Sox. fast black. tan. red and h,ua
Win vertical Or cross stripes-polka dat.
ana fancy novelties-fulI regular made
E 10 seams. pair, Bargain n Din,
''.'''''''...... @IQSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
Fancy Goods Section.

Hure-t0-be-appfeclateu Ama1 0HtS'7
Beautiful Hand painted Porcelain-bac
Dressing Sets, electro-plated mountings,
consisting Of Hair Brush. Comb and
MirTor; worth 81. Bargain S2.75
Great sale Of Gold-plated Photo Frames;
the kind that will not tarnish; newest
desiQna. at Rargaip Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
The Perfumer.y Booth.

Oakley's Renaissance Extracts. the fash
ionable perfume-Violet, Heliotrope. Car
nation and Fresh Roses-a 2-oz bottle in
a pretty rEy,I box; worth 7oc. Bar AOC.
BOZ. Pressed Glass Bottles Of Belle
zaire's Paris Extracts; leading odors; in
beautifully decorated boxes; worth p & ~
Soc. Bargain Friday. ........... @OSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-20
10. Is. % & 400.

Medallion Pictures: great variety Of
subjects; at. Bargain Friday
10, Is, 20, 40 s 69c.
White Metal Dressing Sets-Har Brush,
Dressing Comb and Mirror; Gh 9M
worth 81. Bargain Friday. 80. y sO>
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
BRIEFLY TOLD.


Marie Decca Is teaching vocal IN Boston
Theodore Babeock has Joined MARI
Dressler.
Elizabeth Belknap has signed with Dan
lei Frohman.
Kyrle Bellew will produce a new play b!
Louis n. Parker
Violet Dale Will forsake vaudeville fol
the legitimate stage.
James A. Herne will take ''Shore Acres
to London next summer.
Verdi. the celebrated Italian composer
is Lightweight years old.
Stuart the male Patti. is winning i'm.
merse favor with the Britishers.
C. Harrison Hunter will be Olga Meth.
ersole's leading man this season.
Mol, rr,,,, .,d s,dn.r posanf.,a ,,,,,
write a play for Daniel Frohman.
Thero tho sn.,;sb dapcer will, be,,n nm
America, ,our a.rIv In Noyer,her