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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25

was experimenting with some fireworks he
was attempting to make. He placed the
powder in some metal pans out In the sun
near one Of the cartridge-making buildings.
1t ignited and the blazing squibs flew into
the open windows among the loose powder.
Fire and explosion resulted, and tWenty-one
unfortunate girls and women were burned
to death. Brown was not injured.
1.-The scene was indescribably horrifying.
1 was in shop some distance from the
scene of the disaster, and the screams OF
the mangled and burned unfortunates was
sickening, as was the sight Of their torn and
mangled bodies There was the greatest
excitement at the post, for apart from the
explosion with it's awful results the big
powder magazines were in immediate dam
ger of catching fire. and had they exploded,
as was feared until the troops got the fire
under control, the loss of life and destruc-
ton of property would have been terrific,
owing to the large number of men in the
Immediate vicinity who could not have es-
caRed.
"A monument stands today in the Con-
gressional cemetery in memory of these
poor women, their names being inscribed
upon the shaft
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toes, the whole rounded off with turnfps
and cabbages.
The Work of Decoration.

and cabbages
The Work of Decoration.
This part of the good work finished. fresh
relays of mobiles conducted the decoration OF
the hall at the armory for the children g
Christmas tree. Long, high heaps of little
stockings filled with candies and nuts took
the place of the vanished baskets. There
were thousands of pairs of these stockings,
and they contained more than 5000 pounds
of candy and many hundreds of pounds OF
various kinds of nuts. Many ladies par
ticipated in the arrangement Of the trees
and the filing of the stockings The work
was completed before noon, and soon after
ward Almas was ready to receive the calls
of it's little friends. Noble Will A. Haley
and his entire band were on hand to dis
course music for the entertainment OF the
children. The services of the band were
donated for the occasion. and the music
furnished by this noted organization was
one of the finest features of the day.
A large number of ladies and gentlemen,
including many persons prominent In pup
lie life and society, gathered at the armory
to witness the giving Of the stockings. A
committee of the most active mobiles had
charge of this work, and Noble G. Hector
Clemes in Eskimo garb, appeared as the
veritable Santa Claus Of childhood song and
story.
The Reception Begins.
At o'clock the temple was ready for its
reception, and a stream Of young children
has been filing in from that hour. AS each
child passes the long table on which Santa
Claus and his willing helpers are standing
each one receives pair of stockings, one
filled with candy and the other with nuts,
and then passes on to give way to others.
The little visitors are of course allowed to
remain as long they please to enjoy the
decorations and the music. All were de-
lighted, but it is to be doubted that with all
their pleasure the children were as happy
in the entertainment as the members of
Almas, their ladies and their friends were
in being able to give 1t.
The nobility of the temple all took part
in the Christmas charity work, and it seems
somewhat invidious to name any particular
members. The work of the committee in
general charge of the Christmas charity
was. however, especially notable. This
committee was headed by Thomas B. Wal
ker as chairman, and Charles w. Brown as
vice chairman. Among the many who
labored diligently with the clerical force
were Potentate Raymond, Recorder George
H. Walker. Wallace Streater. DR.. Goslin.
c.. A. Beatty, F. o. Mcneil, Thos Mitchell,
S. II. Jacobson, H. O. Bailey, John A. Ell
linger, Jacobus S. Jones, F. A. Sebring, G..
M. Hunt, G. A Whitaker. Ed. Wortz, Gee.
x. Spransey. Cliff Long, w. w. Jordan, c..
S. Hyer and Chas. G. Lennon, who is a
member of Acca Temple of Richmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
ON First Floor.

Note that Ladies Pocket Books
worth up to $3.50 are to go on one of
the CSC tables.
Note, too, that Silver-plated Pieces
that were on the 81 table are to go
on the 75c table.
Stop at the 2Jc table" at G street
door, and find articles worth SOC ard
up.
Go to the Art Department and find
Celluloid and other Fancy Boxes
worth Sion the SOC table.
Go to The Mems Corner" and find
Drinking Flasks, Smoking Sets. Sill
ver-inlaid Glass Vases, worth up -
Sion 1.-THE 49c table,"
--e table filled with 35c to SOC
Hcldkerchiefs at only 29c for choice
will be quickly discovered.
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Canada and the q. S. A,

From the Woodstock (Canada) Express.
1t may be the destiny of Canada to be-
come part of the United States some
time in the future, no one knows; but If
the time should ever come when Canada
would be found knocking at the doors of
the republic II would be only after Cana
dams had attempted to realize their own
ideals and had failed.
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Explanation.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"How does 1t happen you ran so far be-
hind your ticket?" they asked him.
IT didn't" said the candidate who had
escaped defeat by the skin Of his teeth.
THAT is an unfair inference. 1 got the
straight vote. The rest of the ticket SIM
ply ran ahead Of me-that's ALL"
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GAVE LUCK THE COPY.
Senator Teller Misses Chance to Make
Fortune

Senator Teller of Colorado will never for
get Christmas day, 1880 1t was on that
Christmas morning he allowed to slip
through his hands chance to make mil
lion dollars without putting up single
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Second Floor.

The tables on this floor will contain
Dress Goods which will be cut in
waist and dress patterns; Dress
Trimmings, Laces and Innings, which
may be included. And here are Table
Linens, Towels, Bedwear. etc.-all
at reduced prices.
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Or
AQV
Per Cent Discount.
In the Mems Corner.)

On the Mems Corner.)
Choice of all Imported Smoking
Tables marked at various prices from
$1.25 to SASS. You deduct one-quar-
ter from the price marked on any you
select.
Choice Of all Smokers Articles-a
grand collection-ticketed 25c and up
to s49S each.
Any Travelling Set-those Of leather
with toilet needs inside. Prices range
from CSC to $40 the set.
Collar and Cuff Boxes are here at
49c to $3.50.
Drinking Fiasks are here from the
simplest to the most elaborate; from
5Oc to IS each.
Writing Tablets are here Of various
feathers at 49c to $1O-less 25 per
cent discount
Go to 1.-The Mems Corner" for any
Of the above articles-and see one
quarter is deducted from the marked
price.
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ON Third Floor.

Here are the bright and coy
Eiderdown Sacques; here, too. are
Waists, Skirts, Wrappers, Aprons
and Caps. Furs for Ladies and Chill
dren, Fascinators, Warm Night
Robes and little children's garments
Of every description. And Corsets-
think of best S. French Corsets for
only Sligo. They are here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
ON Fourth Floor.

Suggestions here incluue Furniture,
the odd pieces that make such ac-
ceptable gifts. Rugs. too; Rich
Tapestry Portieres and Lace Cur
tains. Art Pictures in Art Frames
at 20 per cent discount-one-fifth Off
marked prices.
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TOm0rr0W's After=Christmas Sale.
Is 20

Per Cent Discount.
(On Various Floors.)
Choice of the famous Rogers Al
Table Silver. One-tenth off the less
than-usual prices First floor.
Any of the highly ornamental
Table Lamps you'll find in basement
can be yours at one-tenth less than
the marked price.
Third floor for the Children's Fur
Sets and High-class Cloth and Silk
Coats at 10 per cent discount.
Basement floor for Cut Glass at
one-tenth less than the price marks
tell you.
Shakers. Salt and Pepper. 25c to Csc.
Bottles, OIL and Vinegar. 9Sc to So 9S
Bottles, Water. $1.69 to s7.9S
Pitchers. Water, 81 % to $129S.
Bowls, Fruit. $3.9S to S199S.
Trays, Spoon. 1915 to $500.
Vases, Flower, $50 to 1890.
Bowls, Punch, $500 to $500
Note that less than usual prices
are already marked on these Cut
Glass pieces.
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Basement Floor.

The tables devoted to Bric-a-brac
will be the leading feature. Pieces
that were 49c are to go on 1.-The Csc
tables" Pieces worth 75c are to be
on the 49c table. The 75c table is to
contain erstwhile 81 pieces, while the
CSC table will contain Vases, Urns,
Jars, Busts and Figures worth up to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-25
so
Per Cent Discount.
Tables FULL ait Csc, 400, 75c and csc

tables filled with articles
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Per Cent Discount.

'Qn Various Departments.)
Choice Of the Ladies' and Mems
Silk Umbrellas at S. to $40 and
Ladies' Rain Coats at 1888 to $25-
at 20 per cent discount.
Go to second floor for Silks and
Wool Dress Goods and secure waist
and dress patterns at a saving of 20
per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
ANNUAL RIFLE COMPETITIONS
Events at the National Guard Contest
at Ordway Range,

The annual rifle competitions of the Dis
trict Of Columbia National Guard will begin
tomorrow morning at the Ordway range.
near Magruder station. Md. Not only vii,
members of the local organized militia en-
gage in the matches, but a large number of
officers and men Of the regular army from
the Washington barracks and Fort Mver
have also arranged to compete The Dis
trict Commissioners, many prominent citi-
zens and the donors of prizes have been in
vted to visit the range and witness the
contests before the targets
The program follows:
Wednesday, Octobed 22-The mercbants,
match, the company match the battaIion
match. the regimental match, the wash
ington Post skirmish team match and tho
beginners ma tch.
Thursday, October 23-The WASHINGTON
match, the R. Harris & Co. trophy match
the May match and The Evening Star
match.
Friday, October 24-The djstingr,s,o5
marksmen match. the SENATORIAL tronbT
match, the Gerstenberg trophy match and
the revolver matches. N'''
Saturday, October 25-The Harrjes ,ong
range match.
The matches will start PROMPTLY at o.eo
o clock am. each day.
Trains for Magruder station. or Ord,,.
! leave the 9th street passenger station 81 q
a m, lbs and POI pm. The range NAV he
also reached by electric railway cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
CoLoRED WoMEN's cIuR
A Movementlt to Form a Federation in
This District

An invitation was given all colored wo-
men interested in women's work in clubs TO
be present at asmeeting held in the Metro
politan A. NJ. e. Church Sunday afternoon
last to hear Mfs Elizabeth Davis of Cbica-
Co. district organizer Of the National FEEDER
alton Of CoIored Women, and also to con-
slider the desirability of a federation of tho
women's clubs of this city
Quite large number of persons Iistaned
to the very abfea pager Of Mrs Davis. She
pointed out the Unlimited scope of women's
work. and set forth in a CONVINCING wav
the advantagesa of d strong union Of ali
women doing nything for the uplifting OF
the race.
Thirteen organizations were r.nrasan,.o
in the open congress which followed Mrs.
Davis paper. sos
Among them were a National Sewing So
cety, w. c. T. us. w. r. c. of g. a r
Sojourner Truth Home Association charity
clubs and mission clubs of several churches.
and the Alpha Charity Club and Fireside
School organization of Anacostia.
The need of federation being SO apparent
a committee was appointed by Miss M. r..
Bowen, who presided, to confer with the
organizations which they represented and
formulate some plans toward concentrated
effort for the advancement of women.s
work.
Miss Williams of the rescue work of Ar
lanta, Ca, and Mrs. Jennie Watson of rho
Adelphi Club of st. Paul. Mimi, gave inter
esting sketches Of the work women are do
ing in these cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
The Escaped Wolf.
o the Editor of The Evening Star.

To the Editor of The Evening Star.
Under any circumstances the recent
escape Of the wolf from its enclosure at the
Zoo was unfortunate, but it becomes a
vital question If the wolf was mad, as
charged. While we have no positive proof
on this point (under the circumstances 1
think that a thorough examination and test
should have been made by an expert on hy-
dropbobia). There Is the efficient evidence
to Justify the gravest apprehension on this
score. 1t has been represented that the
wolf was so young and so tame that it
would have been almost safe for IL to be
allowed to go at large, and even safe as
child's pet, and yet its escape from its cage
evinced great violence; its ferocious attack
upon the little children, its headlong course,
swapping and attacking individuals, lighting
every dog that came in its way; in fine,
pursuing exactly the course of all rabld
animals could in my opinion. be explained
in no other way except upon the supposltion
that 1t was mad. But even though 1t be
only supposition. there ought to be no
question of what should be done. The chill
dren should be sent without delay to the
Pasteur institute in Baltimore. Every dog
or other animal that the wolf attacked
should be either killed or kept in close con-
hnement until all danger is passed
1t is only the conviction of a duty and
the recollection of the horrible death of two
children under five years of age from hy-
drophia that compel me to ask for space in
your paper Tor this article.
LOUIS MACKALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
War Camp Newspapers.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star
As a member Of the Old Guard of the
G. A. r. allow me in their behalf to sin
cerely thank and congratulate you on the
very satisfactory edition Of the souvenir
encampment publication of your paper.
have carefully filed it with others of for
mer encampments.
My attention was called to army news
papers in early war days at the front by
Harry H. Smith of your city. The Camp
Journal of 1863" was cited as a pioneer in
such work 1 don't claim pioneership Cor
my regiment the 50th Illinois Infantry Vol
unteers) in that line, but will incidentally
remark that while at Camp Printiss, Chilli
Gothic, No.. October, 1861, the boys Of the
craft" got out very respectable fur
page paper. i do not know how many
copies, not $4,000, think, but enough to
meet the the demand. Also at Paducah,
KY. in February, 1862. there was rub
lished an army paper by whom / do not
know. I had and think / have copies OF
the same filed away with an endless lot of
such papers in my antiquarian collection.
Also at corinth, Miss, in August, 1852, We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
GEORGETOWN NEWS.
Matters of Interest to Residents West
of Rock Creek

Mr.. Carvey Shanks, a resident Of George
town, underwent an operation for cancer
Of the tongue few days ago at the Gar
field Hospital. The operation proved sue
cessful, and it Is believed that Mr.. Shanks
will be able to leave the hospital within
week.
Mr. Motley Moreland of Chevy Chase, who
Is confined to a ward in the Georgetown
University Hospital suffering from gun
shot, is reported to be progressing toward
recovery very satisfactorily. Mr.. Moreland
accidentally shot himself In the muscle of
his right arm.
Masonic Hall on 32d street was the scene
of a large gathering of Masons last even
ing, the occasion being the annual visitation
of the Grand Lodge of the District F. A. A.
M to Potomac Lodge, No. 5, same order,
of Georgetown. The visitation was the
largest ever held In the history Of the Po-
tomac Lodge, there being about 300 mem
bers in attendance. With the exception of
Grand Master Malcolm Seaton, who is ILL.,
the entire personnel of the Grand Lodge
was present.
After the grand officers examined the ac-
counts and records Of the Georgetown body
the visitation was turned into social Ad-
dresses were delivered by Deputy Grand
Master George Walker, Judge John Lacey
DR.. Charles Lindsey, Mr. Charles Williams
and Mr.. r. w. Kirkham. The grand master
of three pieces, pitcher, waiter and goblet;
while Deputy Grand Master George Walker
was presented with a handsome clock and
Judge Lacey with a chatting dish.
Professor w. B. Ireland, principal of the
Tenleytown school, is confined to his home
on Wisconsin avenue by Illness.
The marriage of Miss Estelle E. Stearn
to Mr.. Milo B. Atkinson has been an
nounced to take place tomorrow evening at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs. S. Artz,
1920 n street northwest.
William Cole, colored fifteen years old
suffered injury Saturday while hunt
ing squirrels on the McLaren farm,
near the upper reservoir. While climbing
over a stone wall the trigger of the shot
gun which he was carrying came in con-
tact with a snag, discharging the leaden
charge in the boys right leg above the
knee. He was treated by DR.. Ray of Ten
leytown. and later brought to the George
town University Hospital.
Mr.: John May, one of the oldest residents
of Georgetown, died late Saturday night ut
his residence, 313O Dumbarton avenue, of
dropsy, after an illness Of about two weeks
Funeral services were held this morning
at 8 o'clock at Holy Trinity Church. The
interment was made in Holy Rood ceme-
terry. Mr.. May is survived by two sons and
a daughter.
Mr. John HeenaE has sold the residence
3+07 N street TO Mr.. John Ready fer the
Rev. P. Marcus Dyer of st. Patrick's
Cathedral. New York city. Consideration
Is not named.
The stable of Davis & Harper, in rear of
1910 NJ street, was slightly damaged by fire
engine company to the scene Of the fire and
the flames were soon extnguished. About
$50 damage resulted. The origin of the fire
Is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

OF SIas Hulin at Clinton, Tenn, was about
to be called before the court
Peake. who Is the son of prominent fam
n.y. had been sentenced In the lower court
70 ten years in the penitentiary. Peake is
now IN the Insane asylum near here, a
ravlng maniac, caused by his case. Huiin
claims that Peake shot another man, whose
name Is now unknown, and that he OHulin)
escaped on the first rain and went to Col
orado, from which state he came hack here
70 prove that he was not dead. Hulin was
stranger at Clinton at the time of the
shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

had very respectable army paper called
the ..Chanticleer" with the characteristic
heading of the gentleman himself. send
you this as proof Of early journalistic ef-
fort at the front not claiming any superior
ity or even equality with the Camp Jour
nal" of 1863 but that there were other
''army papers" at the front at the time
and place mentioned
T. d. McGILLICUDDY.
Cleveland Ohio, october Is, 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
DR.. MILES,
Anti
Pain Pills.

81 have used DR.. Miles Pain Pills myself and in
my family for headache and neuralgia pains. snd
think them invaluable. They are especially good
for the pains peculiar to women."-Mrs. HENRY
FUNK, Britain, Ohio
DR. Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure head
ache. pain in back of neck, cold palms. neuralgia
or, In fact, any pain. have taken them with hest
results, and have given them to others and they
never disappoint. "-GILBERT R. HOUSER, MIL
ford Center. Ohio.
Chronic nervous and neuralgia headache caused
me to leave school, found relief until began
taking Dr. Miles Pain Pills. They have cured
me."-Miss AMELIA BRILL, Columbus, Ohio.
II recommend Dr. Miles Pain Pills for head
ache or any kind Of pain."-E. ]. HIERHOLZER,
Teller Commercial Bank, Celina, Ohio.
'Dr. Miles Pain Pills never fail to give relief In
cases Of nervous or sick headache. and would not
De without them for many times their price,
JAMES HORNER, Steubenville. Ohio.
General Charles Dick. the eminent congressman
from the famous Garfield district of Ohio says:
IL believe there IS remedy efficient for head
ache as Dir. Miles Pain Pills"
VIM. B. Bell. GenI Sec'y Home Frontier and
Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren
in Christ. Dayton. Ohio. writes: 81 am never
without supply Of Dr. Miles Pain Pills and de-
rive most excellent results from their use'
Il was suffering severely with the grip-pain in
the head and face, soreness, etc.,-and all med
iclnes failed to benefit mo, when began using the
Pain Pills. In twenty minutes | was feeling bet
ter l took another and my head stopped aching
One good feature about the Pain Pills there is no
bad effect after taking"-L N. SPITLER Gar
land. Ohio.
For sale by all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
DENIED HE WAS MURDERED.
Sensational Incident in Court Room at
Knoxville, Tenn.

A dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn, yes
terday says:
While the supreme court was in session
in this city this morning a man claiming to
be Silas Hulin entened the court room un-
announced. and. addressing Chief Justice
Beard. said:
II am Huun, who was not killed by Ciar-
ence Peake."
Young Peake's case, charging the murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21
BRASS BEDS
PRICED ON A
WHOLESALE BASIS.

We're pushing our Brass Bed advantage.
We know that there's mo competition
for the prices we can quote ON these
goods, for the reason that we're i'm the
Same position as the wholesalers for
the largest producers of Brass Beds
i'm America and buy as wholesalers
instead of retailers.
I'VE have a contract to the effect that we
shall represent the factory i'm that
Way--in this section. But we believe
we're the only retailers anywhere i'm
: that position. The consideration we
gave was am order to take about as
many Beds as the regular wholesale
representatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

Eight thousand dollars, raised during the
war with Spain by Rankin Goode, the hoy
orator. OF Cincinnati to build battleship
to be called the American Boy, is being re-
turned to the donors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

A dispatch to Ell Liberal of Madrid from
Tangier, Morocco, declares that ali Euro
peans have been expelled from Fee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

John johnson Of Amasa Michigan min
ing viifage. was found In his own dooryard.
murdered by strangulation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-21

People who have eczema and have tried
repeatedly to be cured without obtaining
the desired result will be interested
IN the following statement Of Mrs. John
Cronin, Is Arlington St., Manchester,
Fl. NJ:
"My little girl Nellie has been troubled with
impure blood which finally brought on eczema
In its worst form. The doctors did her no good
and soon learned what an obstinate disease It
is. After tried about everything could think
Of tried Blood Wine.' 1t ives last but do.
cidedly best-it cured her. Now her blood is in
an excellent condition, and her complexion Ia
free from blemishes."
'Blood Wine' is . never-failing euro
for all forms of skin disease, pimples,
blackheads, rough and scaly skin, red
nose, blotches, boils, etc. Its action l.
quick and lasting. 'Blood Wine' costs
fifty cents bottle.
II you have your blood examined by
an expert bacteriologfst you will know
precisely your true condition. You can
have this done free Of charge by sending
your name to the Louis Daudelin Cos
Worcester, Mass. For sale By
EDWARD STEVENS, p: lvs: and stl s.;