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Evening star., 1901-12-31
Christmas at Lanham, Md.

Quite a large crowd assembled in the
Whitefeld NJ. E. Church at Lanhan, Nd,
to witness the Christmas celebration the
evening of December 26. An immense cedar
tree, reaching almost to the ceiling and COW
cred with trimmings and tinsel. glistened
in many colors from behind. the altar,
while the gifts which Santa Claus had sent
were in evidence everywhere.
The following program was rendered:
Song, Bright Angels Are Singing by the
school; invocation, by Rev. Dell; recitation.
by Fred Nestler; song, Peaceful Rest" by
school; recitation, by Grace Nicholson; solo.
Joshua Gilpin; song, by Grace Nicholson
and Nellie Howser; recitation, by Nellie
Howser; recitation, Treasure Your Mo-
ments," by a number of little ones: song,
by the school, welcome, Blessed Jesus
recitation. BELLS Of Christmastide," by
Maurice Harvey; song, by the school,
Ring, Christmas Bells:'' motion song. "On
This Holy Christmas Day by the little
ones; reading, by Charles Nestler; solo, by
Mr. Frank Parish.
About this time Santa Claus appeared
and, after a few complimentary remarks,
began to distribute his gifts right and left,
with the assistance of Mr.. w. A. Nestler
and others. Mr.. Joseph Harvey, jr., offici-
ated as Santa Claus and Miss Grace Teulon
performed on the organ.
Teachers and scholars alike were remem-
bered, and In addition Rev. Dell received
handsome cash present from his friends
at the hands of Mr.. Charles Gilpin.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
DON'T TREAT THE ASHMAN
SUPERINTEyDENT STJTLER,s RE-
QUEST FOR NEW YEAR DAY.
Objects to Dainty Decoctions Being
Served to the Garbage Collectors
Recent Experience.

Superintendent Warner Stutler of the
street cleaning department, who also super
vises the collection Of ashes and garbage,
is anxious that the residents of the Dis
trict shall not extend any New Year
cheer" whatsoever to the collectors en-
gagged in the several services. 1t is stated
that on Christmas day the ash collectors
and the garbage men We're treated SO
often by the residents on their respective
routes that many of them became incapaci-
tated for duty. At nearly every back door,
1t is stated, the drivers were met Christmas
day with mugs of eggnog or some other
dainty decoction which was pleasing TO the
palate, but disastrous to the inclination 10
work. The drivers, not wishing 10 show
favoritism. it is said, partook of the liquids
offered them at every household.
Numerous complaints found their way to
the superintendent's Office the day follow
ing Christmas. One of the drivers in the
garbage department committed suicide
while in drunken stupor. He went to his
sweethearts home. and because she would
not see him ended his life, as reported IN the
papers at the time.
Superintendent Stptler is anxious that the
treating of Christmas shall not be re-
peated New Year day. and is earnest In
his request that the flowing bowl and open
house be not extended to the back door and
the back gate, where the garbage and ash
men are wont to come.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
The Water Supply.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Purer city water is desired by every resi-
dent of Washington.
Filtration is proposed and an appropria-
ton for beginning such work is available.
Removal of the chief sources of impurity
should not be neglected in the campaign
for filter works.
Drift deposits of trees and other vegeta-
BILE and also animal material along the
river shores above the aqueduct intake
send organic products and germ life di-
rectly into the reservoirs, water mains and
service pipes of this city.
Engineers cannot safely disregard impur-
tiles received by q water supply within
fifty miles of the point of distribution.
Variations Of this limit with changes of
temperature, volume of flow. fall of stream,
depth and character Of channel are usually
on the side of safety.
The 1leighboring states, Maryland and
Virginia, will certainly permit the water
department to destroy these drift deposits
and keep the main and island river shores
above the falls in a sanitary condition.
Malarial fever, prevalent near the in
take, Is an immediate result of chemical
changes in this organic material in connec-
ton with numerous basins and potholes of
stagnant water in the exposed rocks
Mosquitoes convey germs from such gar
dens of bacteria, but the impure water
flowing from such a vicinity conveys dis
ease organisms and renders the human sys-
tenn less able to combat them.
Destroying this dead vegetation reduces
the production of malarial and typhus
germs and the incidental but dangerous oc-
cupation Of the mosquito.
Visible material in drinking water is usu-
ally harmless; bacteria and chemical prod
ucts are invisible or too minute to be re-
moved sufficiently by filtration.
Aqueducts and reservoirs are regularly
cleaned and inspected, while the insani-
tary conditions above are neglected.
A few thousand dollars carefully ex-
pended each year will provide a remedy
The government should however, acquire
the main and island river shores from the
falls to Harper's Ferry and keep them as
clean as public park H C. E.
Evening star., 1901-12-31

Their New Year Line Should he Kept
Intact From Civilian Intrusion.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Each recurring year the program for the
New Year reception at the White House is
a reproduction of its predecessor with pos
sibly the addition of some new organZa-
ton to the list that has developed in the
interim, notably the Spanish War Veterans,
etc. It is the intention of the trainers of
this program that it's provisions shall be
strictly adhered to. For instance, the mill
tary societies shall march in the following
order at 1915 pm: l. The veterans of
the war of 1867. .. The G. A. r. g. The
Loyal Legion. 4. The Union Veteran Le-
g1on of the United States. 5. The Union
Veterans Union. 9. The Spanish War
Veterans The commanding officer of each
society should issue orders prohibiting out
sfders-men, women and chiidren-from
forcing themselves into their ranks and
see to 1t that such orders are enforced.
Heretofore upon this occasion the Grand
Army column has been composed princi-
pally Of people not members of the order,
and this augmented body, properly belong
ing in the citizens ranks, is allowed to
enter In advance of the soldiers of the
Urion Veteran Legion, while the latter
stand shivering in the cold on the outside
awaiting the passing of this conglomerate
body. It is to be hoped that, for the sake
Of the comfort of the above named bodies
following his, the department commander
of the G. A. r. will not allow the COM
initial of the aforementioned breach of eti-
quette Let all wear their badges and ad-
mil none without them. A. VETERAN.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
MEDAL FOR ADMIRAL SCHLEY
BEAUTIFUL MEMENTO PRESENTED
AS TOKEN OF ESTEEM.
Presentation Address Made by Rev. NJ.
c. wyatt-The Admirafs Ex-
preston of Gratitude.

The Maryland councils of the Junior Or
der of American Mechanics last night pre-
sented to Rear Admiral Winfield s. Schley
In his apartments at the Richmond a beau
tiful medal, studded with diamonds, as an
evidence of their personal esteem and ad-
miration and In appreciation of his services
to the country. DR.. d. F. Pennington in
troduced the Rev. Mr.. c. F. Wyatt, who
made the presentation address
I'VE are here this evening to do honor to
distinguished son of Maryland" Mr.. Wy
att said; "to one who has been very much
in the public eye since July g. 1898. In
previous years he had rendered distin-
guished service to his country, but the
crowning work of his lfe-the achievement
that has filled the earth with his fame and
will link his name with those of the i'm
mortals-was wrought on that never-to be-
forgotten Sabbath morning in July.
Death KneII Sounded.
"On that day the death knell of Spanish
oppression in the new world was sounded,
and in less than two hours and a half Ger
vera's squadron, composed OF modern ships
thoroughly equipped, was destroyed and the
wreckage strewed the shores of the Carib-
bean sea.
"Our people have sympathized with you
in the ordeal through which you have been
called to pass. and now that the court OF
inquiry has submitted it's report the Amer
lean people have substituted the minority
for the majority report, because they weigh
opinions rather than count them. Time.
sir, will but increase the appreciation of
your services and the briliancy of your
fame. Since We regard you as a worthy
successor of Decatur of Farragut and of
Porter. ] now. on behalf of the committee
and the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics of Maryland, numbering more
than 10000 beg you to accept this medal,
fragrant with our affections, as a small eX-
preston of the esteem in which you are
held in Maryland. We wish you a happy
and prosperous New Year
Returns His Thanks.
Admiral Schley sincerely thanked the
committee, and added:
The services which this beautiful en-
blem is intended to commemorate were
those which every loyal lover of home and
country will gladly perform for his people
and for their prestige. 1t was my good for
tune to have participated on that eventful
Sd day of July in an engagement which re-
adjusted the geographical lines on this con-
tinent, and this testimonial from your Or
ganization is only another recognition of
have met their approval. I thank you
again for this kind tribute"
Among those present at the presentation
were Mr.. John II. Connors, Mr.. Joseph w.
ROthrock, Mr.. A. r. Ruse Mr.. F. M Rich
ardson, Mr.. W. l.. James, Mr.. George A.
Davis. Mr.. ]. II. Baker and Mr.. Joseph
Castelberg.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Pastor Installed.

The installation of Rev. David Wallace
Montgomery as pastor of the Fifth Con-
gregational Church Sth and streets north
east. took place in the church last evening
Those taking part We're Rev. F. NJ. Dichey
pastor of the Congregational Church of
Tuxedo. Md; Rev. Sterling NJ. Brown, pas
tor OF Lincoln Memorial Church, this city;
Rev. Teunis s Hamlin, pastor of the
Church of the Covenant, this city; Prof
John L. Ewen of Howard University; Rev
Augustus Davisson, pastor of the Congre-
gational Church at Herndon. Va; DR. Mer-
rin Z. Gates, LII. D.. of this city, and Rev.
s. NJ Newman, pastor of the First Con-
gregational Church of this CITY,
Evening star., 1901-12-31
COLLECTION OF FINES.
MIR. Sebring to Serve In Both Branc hes
of Police Court.


Under the new code of law, which goes
in effect January 2, the Office of
collector of fines Of both branches of the
Police Cour. is placed under the super
vision of the clerks Office of the Police
Court. Mr.. ]. S. Lacy, a deputy marshal,
now collects the fines in the United States
branch and the funds are turned over to
the United States marshal, who deposits
them at the Treasury Department.
Heretofore Mr.. Samuel A. Croft, men,
ber of the police department, has been de-
tailed by Major Sylvester to collect the
fines in the District branch of the court.
Under the new order of things. however,
Mr.. F. A. Sebriny of the clerks office has
been detailed by Mr.. ]. Y. Potts, the chief
clerk, to collect the fines of both branches
of the court, and room has been fitted
up for that purpose on the second floor OF
the court building.
Congress, in neglecting to make provision
for an additional clerk, made it necessary
for detail from the Office, thus throwing a
large amount of extra work on the remain
ing force,
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Virginia Republicans Organize.

About one hundred of the most prominent
republicans of Virginia attended a meeting
held in this city yesterday of the Ma
tional Republican Clubs of Virginia. The
organization was perfected. The clubs
united in a state organization at Richmond
about a month ago, and since then nine
additional clubs have been organized. The
total membership is now about 5000. The
officers are: President and state organizer
f.aS-@ Allan. jr.: vice president Miles NJ
Williams: secretary. Otis H. RUSSELL treas
urer. Jefferson H. Powell New officers for
the different districts Of the state were
elected
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Lovers Disagree.

Walter Hill, colored, twenty-five years
old, was arrested last night by Policeman
Emerson on a charge of assaulting Belle
Chapman, also colored. The couple had
been keeping company, and had a falling
out last night in front of the girls home,
2l19 o street. AS result Belle was sent
to the Emergency Hospital, where the ply
sicians had to remove a number of pieces
of glass from wound in her head which
she claimed was inflicted by Hill with a
glass bottle.
The matter will be aired I'm the Police
Court when the girl is able to attend the
hearing.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
The Star Carriers.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Approaching the end OF the old and the
beginning of the new year 1 desire to say
a word through your paper, in behalf Of
the local newsboys-those who carry routes.
II has seemed to me that these little fell
lows, who must work out of doors during
the severest kinds of weather, are pecu-
liarly worthy and should be generously re-
warded by their subscribers, whom they
have so faithfully and Loyalty served dur
ing the year which is about to be brought
to an end. These lads are paid very trifling
amounts for their arduous services, and in
order to gladden. their little hearts I would
suggest that they be literally remembered
for their hard, earnest and jealous devo-
tion to duty. l.. c. WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Westminster Church Sunday school

An entertaining Christmas program was
rendered before crowded audience at
Westminster Church Memorial last Friday
evening. The order of exercises embraced
singing and recitations after which Santa
Claus. in the person of Mr.. viii Henshaw,
distributed candies and toys to the chill
dren- The teachers of the school presented
Mr.. Leidy S. Depue with handsome shaw
ing stand for the faithful performance OF
his duties as superintendent. Mr.. Depew
presented medal of honor to those schoI-
ars who attended every Sunday in the year
Those taking part were Mildred Ridenour
Joe Yerkes. Doves Spear. Willie Litell, Hat
tie Dewey, Julia FIFTEEN, Daisy Burton
Rose Bethel, Alice Orme. Stanley Depue
Blanche Penman, Mildred Wright, Lottie
Hutchins, Virginia Spear, Urseler Lewis
Fannie Croswell, Joe Stephinson Viola
klopper. Marguerite Depue and the infant
class. under the direction OF Mrs. FRANK
Byram.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Reception to G.. A. r.. Officers.

Capt Oldroyd, who was personal friend
of President Lincoln, and who has charge
of the Oldroyd collection in the house on
10th street where the latter died a few
hours after J. Wilkes Booth shot him, will
give reception tonight to Commander
Stone and the members of his staff of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Department
of the Potomac, and to the officers of the
various posts of the order in the District.
The house in which Lincoln died will be
opened free to the public from TO pm
New Year day.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Old Residenf Dead

James III. Weldon died yesterday at
Providence Hospital from the effects of
acute Bright's disease. He was In his sew
enty- ninth year and had been a resident
of this city for the past twenty-five years.
He was born in Prince William county
Va, and for a long period was engaged
In the mercantile business in Baltimore
Al the time of his death he was employed
BY the Great Falls Ice Company.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
10 q. m. and :45 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
49, street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mt. Vernon, hourly, 10
m. to pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at ESQ pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Court Believed Fri.bie.

Richard Jackson. coiored, twenty-five
years old. denied to Judge Scott of the Po-
lice Court this morning that he had struck
Frank Frisbie. also colored. Saturday
night. He was charged with assault. and
Frisbie. who displayed black eye to the
court. said there was no mistake as to the
one who caused the Disagreement
Judge Scott was also OF the opinion that
there had been no mistake made and as
sessed Jackson SO.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Mr. Sprinrsteen Honored.

AT the twentieth annual reunion of the
Esd Regiment. Indiana Volunteers, recently
held at Monticello, Ind, Mr. A F. SPRING
steen of this city was elected vice presi-
dent of the association. Mr.. Springsteen
was known during the civil war as the
''hoosier drummer boy" He entered the
army in 1861 at the age of eleven, and is
believed, therefore, to have been the young
est Union soldier in the ranks
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Hurt hN n Fall.

On his way TO the pension Office this
morning Mr.. John H. Benton of the board
of review slipped on the wet pavement and
fell. his head striking the iron raAing at st.
Marys Church on 5th street. lie received
a severe cut over the left eye. The wound
was given temporary treatment at the med
ical branch of the pension Office. and after
ward surgical treatment was rendered.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
A Dramatic Gibbs Adventures.

THE Adventures of Atwood originally
composed by Willard L. Hartshorn as
three-act farce for the delectauon of friends
Of the Dartmouth Dramatic Club, was an
nounced at the New Willard last night. A
large audience had assembled with mouths
all puckered for a laugh. The stage was
set with the most appropriate comedy fit
tfngs. The company attended with cos
tunes ready for use. But the leading man
had gone to see Francis Wilson in The
Toreador' and there was no show at the
New Willard.
Misfortune had followed the Dartmouth
students closely and relentiessly. In the
North river, when the troupe was on its
way to Jersey City, the ferry wrecked a
lighter and was badly injured. The acci-
dent meant twenty minutes loss in time and
failure to connect with the train in Jersey
City. In the waste lands of Jersey the
company ran out of money. Telegrams
were sent to Washington. both urgent and
numerous, and after a while response was
received in such form that the company
could continue it's journey. The leading
man, rhauneey C. Cotton, had meanwhile
been notified that no performance would
occur in Washington and had gone about
his other affairs without any thought of
the adventures of Atwood
On reaching the capital the company
found that behind the clouds the sun was
still shining, that the performance could
and should be given and that the advance
sale had been most encouraging. Accord
ingly everything was made ready But Mr.
Cotton could not be found. He was located
in the evening at the New National, when
it was altogether too late to make use of
his services and when the leading lady
Harry N. Sanborn, had announced the post
ponement of the adventures until tonight.
The play will then be presented with the
following caste, Mr.. Colton's name being
underScored:
Jack Atwood. 49,. Willard L. Hartshorn '03
James Atwood. .......:.. Austin p Cristy 'o2
Arthur Russell. ..... Henry w. Pierpont '03
Walter Grant. .Chauncey c. Cotton o3
William Andrews. Sherman Smith 'O3
Rev. G. w. Atwood d. William W. Grant '03
Nat Roberts. Robert E. Marshall '04
Harry N. Ross. William W. Grant 'U}
William. ..................M Moses B. Perkins 'Gi
Mrs. Francis Burton. Harry N. Sanborn '02
Mrs. Offeringham. Harold H. Scudder 'O3
Evening star., 1901-12-31
FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION.
Eastern High School Alumni AssOcia
ton at Banuuet.

Eastern High SchOOl Alumni AsSOC1a.
fiOn at Banquet.
The fifth annual reunion of the Alumni
Association Of the Eastern High School
was held last evening at the school build
ing, 7th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast. The president of the asso-
citation, Miss Mamie Swingle, of the class
of '96, called the assemblage Of more than
one hundred graduates to order. A busi-
ness meeting was first held. in connection
with which officers to serve during the en-
suing year were elected as follows: E. H.
Etz, president Miss Mamie Bugbee, vice
president; Mr.. Walter Lee, secretary, and
Mr.. James H. Williams, treasurer. Four
members Of the executive committee were
elected, as follows: Glass '93, Miss Mary
Kelly; class "a; Miss Josephine Graham;
class '95, Miss Hope Hopkins, and class
'96. Miss Helen Richmond. The five other
members will be chosen by the new presi-
dent.
Later a banquet was served, the guests
including Mr.. A. T. Stuart, superintendent
of schools, and Miss Gardner and Miss
Wilkins of the faculty of the Eastern High
School, DR.. D. B. Street Of the class Of '93
acted as toastmaster and the following re-
sponded to toasts: Mr.. Allen D. Albert. jr.,
94; Miss Mae E. Phelps. 90; Mr.. Arthur
H. Warner, '93; Mrs. Leila Brett Schroeder,
'95; Mr.. James V. Kelly, 97: Mr. James H
Williams. '96; Mr.. Artley B. Parson, 49,;
Me- Robert Y. Sullivan. 1901.
Miss Elsie Sites and Mr.. Arthur H. War
ner each Travelled long distance in order
to attend the reunion. The retiring officers
were: President, Miss Mamie D. Swingle,
SO; secretary, Mr.. John F. Pethune, 'y7;
treasurer, Mr.. Royal E. Burnham, '95; ex-
ecutive committee, Miss Lucy A Grant,
'93; DIR. ]. William Hart, 94 Mr.. John
C. Howard, '95; Miss Bertha A. Yoder, '96;
Miss Sue H. Gardner. 81; Miss Helen E.
Mr. Van A. Potter, 1900; Mr.. Robert Y
Sullivan, 1901
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Case Sent to Grand jury

Clement Miller. about thirty-five years of
age entered a plea of guilty when charged
with houseoreaking in the Police Court
this morning Judge Scott sent the case
to the grand jury and fixed $500 as the
amount of bond.
Miller was employed at tile residence of
Henry j. Wilder, liiI Cercoran street
yesterday to make some minor repairs. and
II Is alleged that he took from a room !,
lot of silver ware, valued at about $40
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Election of Officers.

AT meeting of the Washington City
Post Office Mutual Relief Association held
last evening the following were elected
Tor the ensuing year: President David E.
Pine third term; vice president James F.
Harvey second term: recording secretary
Edwin kines; financial secretary. VIM
term.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
A Good Thing for the New Year.

The beginning of the year is a good
time TO start a subscription to The
Saturday Star for some out-of- town
friend One dollar prepays sub
scription for one year any place in
the United States. Cuba. Philippines,
Porto Rico. Hawaii. etc. The daily
Star. By mail, 5000 q year.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

Academy-''W
BUou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville.
Co,Bmbia-Jerome Sykes in Foxy Quill
Ter"
Kernan's-Sam Devere's company.
Lafayette-Beliows Stock Company IN
Sweet Lavender"
National-Francis Wilson in The Torea-
Evening star., 1901-12-31

purpose he brings with him a group Of
renowned operate artists. These include
Sig. Achille Albertf. Miss Frances Boyden
SigEora Edgardo Zerni and Signora Adele
Borghi.
Evening star., 1901-12-31

Under recent change of schedule, train
leaving Washington $40 2. m. daily arrives
in Chicago in time to connect with crack
trains of western roads, including "Over-
land Limited and California Limited -
giving quick service to all Pacific coast and
intermediate points. Also splendid service
and good connections to points east of Chi
cago.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Our Bntter.

&c. per pound viii let you try it; COM
mon sense will make you use it. Lake
Mills Butter Co. Chas A Anadale, Mgr,
4Oo-411 X st. market-AdYt
Evening star., 1901-12-31
Northeast Branch ONCE.

For the benefit of residents in the north
east The Star has a branch office at
Griffith's drug store, corner Of 7th and II
streets northeast. where classified adver-
tisements of any kind may be filed at reg
ular rates. Wanted Help and Wanted Sit
uations cost one cent a word.
Evening star., 1901-12-31
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c.
Today.

Thos ]. owen & Son. aucts.. 913 F st NV.
Court sale of three-story frame dwelling,
No. ~ d st. se.. on Tuesday, Dec. 81, 1901,
at 4.3O pm. Jacob H. Lichliter, admin
istrator of estate of Jacob Cook, deceased.