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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
The Chief influence
Annual Holiday Entertainment.

The annual holiday entertainment of the
Sunday school of the Anacostia Methodist
Episcopal Church, corner of jackson and
Pierce streets, took place last evening.
Beautiful decorations Of evergreens made
the interior Of the auditorium attractive
and the stage bore effective trimmings Of
the same. with Christmas bells suspended
ard a handsomely decorated Christmas tree
at one end.
The entertainment was in charge of Mr..
Arthur B. Suit, the superintendent of the
Sunday school, who, in connection with
various committees, had made all arrange
ments for the event An orchestra rendered
music
The program carried out was as follows:
Rev. Charles o. Isaac, pastor; recitation.
christmas Greeting" Raymond Middleton;
recitation. Letter from Santa Claus" Me-
LISA Williamson; dialogue, Bethlehem"
Fannie Gator; singing, Hail. Holy Morn
school: recitation. Jumping Jack" Ray
mond scaggs; recitation, IA Little Secret"
vesla Gator; dialogue, christmas Bells"
school; recitation. Poor Santa Claus" Paul
Kearns; recitation. The Manager Far
Away" Edna orem: dialogue, Thoughts
for Jesus" five girls; trombone solo, Mr..
sehoo daogae TAPS rsps raps
girls; recitation. .'The Christmas Lily
Leah Tilghman; dialogue, Three Little
Speakers three boys; singing, "Oh, Hear
the Bells, school: recitation, Mabel Burch;
dialogue, What the Stockings Hold" seven
girls: recitation, 1.-THE Dressed Turkey
Frank Isaac; singing, Welcome, Blest
Redeemer," school; dialogue, "Dora's
Christmas" Mabel Pyles and Virgie Stone;
dialogue, bible Boys" Mr.. John Forts
class: singing, "Glory to God"
At the conclusion of the numbers Santa
Claus was heard in the street with his
bells. The door was opened and he en-
tered. laden with bags and packages, which
contained confectionery and fruit. Mr..
Isaac, the pastor, was presented with a
purse, and Mr.. Suit, the superintendent,
was the recipient of a fine lamp. Mr.. John
Fort making the presentation. The chair
men of the committees assisting the super
intendent were: Mr.. Daniel Smithson.
music; Mrs. Samuel Campbell, recitations
Mr.. George w. Shoemaker, decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
ASKS FOR RECOMMENDATION.
Automobile Company Objects to Ruling
Of the Commissioners.

The Commissioners have received letter
from Claude G. Stephenson attorney for
the National Capital Automobile Company,
requesting the District authorities to re-
consider their decision declining to permit
the company to maintain wooden struc-
ture building against the side of the COM
pany's building. The writer explains that
the shed is not for the purpose of holding
gasoline barrels indefinitely but is to be
used as temporary place where the gaso-
line barrels can be put while their contents
are being transferred to- an underground
tank N ,55f1
The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation of the Inspector of build
ings that the matter be referred to the fire
marshal for consideration g Inspector Ash
ford states that he has already recon-
mended to the police department that this
she'd for which no permit was ever issued
by his Office, be removed, according to the
former direction of the commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION.
Eastern Alumni Gives Banquet, Fol-
lowed by q Dance.

The Eastern High School Alumni Asso-
citation held It's seventh annual reunion at the
school, 7th street nearr Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. last night The first part of the
evening was devoted to banquet with
toasts and responses, and the last part to
dancing. There was a large attendance,
and with the aid of the holiday cheer the
memories of the old school days were re-
vived and school spirit renewed.
The banquet and dance were held in the
basement of the building and the rooms and
corridors were tastefully decorated. flags
and bunting vyfng with Christmas greenery
to make things beautiful. The dinner was
served in the drill hall, and here also the
dancing took place.
Mr.. Robert Y. Sullivan. president of
the association, acted as POSTMASTER at
as follows: 1.-The Benefit of School Spirit
Mr. George w. w. Vinal, '02; Castles In
SPAIN" Miss Lucina F. McGroarty. '9s;
1.-THE Gentle Art of Being Good" Mr. Del
Mr.. John c. Fitzpatrick. "a; Latina Di-
cenda," Miss May Weide, 81; Reverence"
Mr.. J. Homer Deis, 90.
The reunion was given under the direc-
were: President Mr.. Robert Y Sullivan,
'01; vice president, Miss Marie L. Sander
son, 30; secretary. Mr.. Gilbert w. Kelly,
'96; treasurer, Mr.. Bertram G. Foster. "a.
The following comprised the executive com
mittee; Miss Mabel Henderson Swingle, '93;
Mr.. John c. Fitzpatrick. "a; DIR. Edgar P.
Copeland, '95: Mr.. Gilbert w. Kelley. 90;
Miss May Weide, '97; Miss Mary A. Muck
enhaupt '9S; DR.. Joseph j. Mundell, 80;
Mr.. Henry Bradshaw, 1900; Miss Nan g.
McGregor, 'O1; Miss Frances j. Miller, O2
Mr.. Robert L. Bradshaw. O3.
The following officers for the year 1904
were elected: President, ]. c. Fitzpatrick
class of "a; vice president. Miss Frances ].
Miller, 'O2: secretary. r. A. Fisher, oil, and
treasurer, Clair Hillyer, "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
MASONIC GRAND LODGE.
Election Of Officers Takes Place at
Meeting Held Last Night.

The Grand Lodge. F. A. A. M, of the
District of Columbia, held its st. john
day communication at Masonic Temple last
evening. when officers were chosen for the
ensuing year as follows:
James A. Wetmore grand master: Lurtin
r. CHM, deputy grand master; Walter A.
Brown, senior grand warden; Francis J.
Woodman, junior grand warden; Arvine w.
Johnston, grand secretary; James A. Sam
pie, grand treasurer; Thomas H. Young.
grand lecturer; Claudius B. Smith. grand
chaplain Daniel w. Skellenger, assistant
grand chaplain; Augustus B. Coolidge,
grand marshal; Henry K. Simpson. senior
grand deacon; George c. Ober, Junior grand
deacon; ]. Claude KEEPER, grand sword
bearer; Ben w. Murch, grand pursuvant;
Charles e. Baldwin, senior grand steward;
L. John Newton, junior grand steward;
Warren c. Bickford, grand tiler; Samuel
r. Bond, trustee for three years: James A.
Sample, representative to Masonic Temple
Association and Frank H. Thomas, cor
porator in Masonic Hall Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
K. Of p. Lodge Election.

At the regular convention of Calanthe
Lodge. No. II. X. of p. held Monday even
Ing, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: A. C. McLain, chancellor
commander; Burton Iglehart. vice chan
ceIlor; John Link. prelate; r. w. Yount,
master of exchequer; e. D. Frazier, master
of finance (re-elected1; G. w. Hale. keeper
of records and seal (re-elected); Israel SOM
mers, master of the work: Thomas q. Lyle
hart, master-at-arms; e. F. Kailer, inner
guard; Joseph Mace, outer guard; Thomas
r. Riley. DR.. N. r. Jenner and K. ID.
Frasier. trustees: representatives to the
Grand Lodge, d. L. Burneil. Thomas X.
Riley N. r. Jenner, Thomas c. Land en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Administrator Appointed.

On petition of Howard Neagle. through
Attorneys Cole and Donaldson, the Probate
Court today appointed him administrator of
the estate of his mother Mrs. Virginia G..
K. Neasle. who died the 10th instant at the
home OF her niece, Mrs. John F. Wagga-
man.
Mrs. Neagle was sick only day or two,
and the announcement Of her death was a
surprise and shock to her many friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
dftH Naiu0
Produc ton. December I,
REVOLT IN SAN DOMINGO
Minister Powell Reports on the Prog
ress of Instruction,

The State Department has received the
following undated dispatch from Minister
Powell regarding the progress of the revo-
buttons in San Domingo:
Another revolution at Aqua and at Bara-
bona, with another provisional government
there. This makes two revolutions and
couple of governments, one in the north
and center and one in the SOUTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Chinese Minister Urges Ratification,

At the Chinese legation the confident be-
lief is expressed that the throne at Peking
will ratify the American-Chinese CONNER
cial treaty, recently ratified by the United
States Senate, and that notifications may be
exchanged without delay. In cabling his
government several days ago the announce
ment of the ratification of the treaty here.
Sir Lang the Chinese minister, took occa-
sion to urge that the ratification at Picking
be expedited as much as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Favor the Extension.

In report on the bill providing for the
extension of street between Lincoln ave-
nue. and I'd street east, which was
submitted TO the chairmen of the District
committees in Congress, today, the Com
missioners state that they favor the extern
sion, that 1t is an important and much
needed Improvement, but that they cannot
better arrangements regarding the District
finances are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
PRODUCTS OF THE FARMS
Final Returns to the Chief of Agricul-
tural Statistics.

Final returns to the chief of the bureau
of statistics of the Department of Agri-
culture from regular and special CORE
spondents supplemented by reports of spe-
cial field agents, show the acreage, pro-
duction and value of the principal farm
crops of the United States in 1903 to have
been as follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Strike in Unsettled State.

The meeting of the Central Labor Union
last evening failed to straighten out mat
tiers in the local building trades strike. The
report of the special committee on the al
legged reputation of the strike order of
the council of building trades by the plumb
ers and interior marble workers and their
helpers, was submitted. but no action was
taken. The matter win be investigated
further.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Examiner Reinburg's Inspection Tour.

ExHmlHef 1SciHUuI B xHsPoCtI0H 1VU1.
Mr.. Louis G. Reinburs, travelling examf-
ner of the treasury bureau at Manila, who
has been In this city for several weeks past.
is about to return to his station for the
purpose of making tour of inspection of
the entire Philippine archipelago. He will
sail from San Francisco on the 1th proximo
bound for Manila
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
win Go to St. Petersburg.

NJ Theodore Hansen. first secretary of
the Russian embassy. has been granted
leave of absence and win start for ST.
Petersburg in a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Headaches From Colds.

Laxative Bromo Qunine removes the cause. II
ret the genuine call for the fun name. Be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
LADIES AND MEMS PRESENTS

Shaving Sets. marked S19S to S2.25,
will be $1.49 and Sligo, respectively
Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets, S149
to s19.9S. less 20 per cent discount
Brush and Comb Trays. S149 to
$40. Take one-Guarter off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
At 25 Per Cent Discount.

dered by the departments for T
Writing Tablets marked at various
prices from 49c TO $685.
Travelling Sets at Sl.49 to s7.49, at
one-quarter off these prices.
Collar and Cuff Boxes at S1.9S TO
S349. less % per cent discount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29

Imported Atomizers here at 49c to
$2.98, less 25 per cent discount.
Talcum Powder Boxes are marked
Toe to 81. Deduct one-ouarter
Hair Receivers and Powder Boxes
are here at 49c to So. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Some Were Sr.5o.

Sterling Silver Bonnet Brushes.
Whisk Brooms, Infants Brushes,
Fitted Work Boxes. Writing Tablets,
Brush and Comb Sets, Standing Mir
rors, etc. On long table, facing 18th
street entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
25 Per Cent Discount,

Choice OF thousands of warranted vervare keted at
These considerably less than
jewey quotations When deduct the discount
guaranteed prices 80 less than prevailing Choice of best
Washington the great FULL beginning
G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
NEW YEAR REQUISITES.

Paais Royal prces-aways lowest when quality is co
reduced for the last days of the old year New Year
dress needs included told of in this
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
Snake In a Street Car.

The snakes with which have gen.
orally associated have mostly been the
little chaps, such as the lively two foot
garter snake that I had in a Kansas
City street car one day. had picked
him up in the suburbs of the city, and
before taking the car back to the bust
ness section of the town / buttoned
him in the inside pocket Of my coat.
Now, anybody who has ridden over
the streets of Kansas City knows that
in places it seems as though the cars
were climbing up the roof Of a barn.
When l got on the car 1t was full, and
so / had to grab strap in order TO
stand up. Presently a seat became va
cant beside me and / sat down. As
did so / glanced up and there was my
poor little snake hanging to the strap
I had just left. Various other people
noticed him at the same time, and the
ensuing exhibition would have enabled
any person in the car to secure job
as a circus acrobat at handsome sal
ary After they had escaped l put
the snake back in my pocket The
conductor was hero and stuck to his
post, but he put me off the car and
kept my nickel.-W. s. Dunbar in Out
ing
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
MooEsTY OF THE GREAT.
Gladstone and Darwin Felt Them-
selves "OrdInary Persons"

selves EcEsohss
In Studies In Contemporary Biogra-
ply" by James Bryce, there occur two
stories which caused some of the CRITICS
to express astonishment at the mod
esty Of the great" The stories are
these:
Meeting Mr.. Gladstone in the lobby
and seeing his face saddened by the
troubles In Ireland, Mr.. Bryce tried to
divert his thoughts by mentioning a
recent discovery-to wit that Dante
had been saved from want In his last
years by lectureship at Ravenna. Mr..
Gladstone's face lit up at once, and he
said, How strange Ii is to think that
these great souls, whose works are
beacon light to all the generations that
have come after them, should have had
cares and anxieties to vex them in their
daily life Just like the rest Of US COM
mon mortalsP
"The words reminded me-" adds the
author, "that few days before had
heard Mr.. Darwin, in dwelling upon
the pleasure visit paid by Mr.. Glad
stone had given him, say, And he talk
ed just as If he had been an ordinary
person like one of ourselves The two
men were alike unconscious of their
greatness"
1t is only the little who think them
selves great. They are like those who
do not know much and therefore i'm
agine that there is not much to know.
The great do not think themselves so,
Just as the learned are overwhelmed by
their ignorance
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
No Room For Him.

Several relics of exceptional value
and of unusual interest to archaol-
ogists were discovered in a small town
near Nuremberg, and as soon as the
news reached him the director Of the
Nuremberg Historical museum went
to the village and introduced himself
to the mayor, saying:
'T am In charge of the museum at
Nuremberg, and I'd like to-
You're too late, my good sir" in
terrupted the mayor. We've already
got here several merry go rounds,
bearded woman, theatrical company
composed of apes, troupe of trained
dogs and a band of. Hungarian musi-
clans, so you can readily see that we've
got no room for your museum"
And with these words he nodded to
the director and went away.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

Nature is very particular to conceal
her deformities, and all that is worth
less or ungraceful generally drops on
from tree unless it be an injury to the
trunk From such effects the tree new
err recovers. Go into the forests and
bow often we see s-defoEKRsd.trae some
Dent and twisted, some parted till the
original trunk becomes like two, each
crossing and recrossing the other This
was done by depression or injury to the
tree in its young and tender years. Ma
ture has no power to right broken
law either in the animal or the vege-
table organism Punishment follows,
and deformity results
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

Papa" said small Elmer. Il know
why some pistols afc,called horse pis-
tols.'
"Well, my boy, whytare they SO call
ed?" asked his father
Because they kick,r replied the little
philosopher.-St Louis Dispatch
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
Childi.h.Amu,ements In Boston.

LhIIdIshkAnlusemen ntB In BDHtOus
"Are youAplaying horse?" asked the
benevolent. gentleman who takes an
interest in children.
Certainly not" answered the little
Boston boy. I'VE are amusing our
selves by theHassumption that Brother
Waldo Is anhichthyosaurus and that I
am a prehistoric man in pursuit Of
him."-washhgton Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

comes as priceless doom, because IL
cures womanly ills.
vFavorite Prescription establishes
regularity, dries weakening drains, heals
Inflammation and liberation and cures
female weakness. It makes weak women
strong, sick women well.
rAfter my first child was born,' writes Mrs.
Jordan Stout, of Fawcettgap Frederick Co, Va.
amy health was very poor for a long time, and
last winter was so bad with pain down in back
/ could hardly move without great suffering.
Ny husband got me bottle Of DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription and vial Of his Pleasant
Peilets,' which used as directed. In four days
was greatly relieved. and now, after using the
medicine three months, seem to be entirely
well. can't see why it is that there are SO
many suffering women when there Is such an
easy way to be cured. / know your medicines
are the best in the world"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the ia
vorite family laxative. One Pellet
laxative, two Pellets a cathartic dose.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
One of Them.

81 am sorry to hear your unfortu-
nate nephew has been closed out by
the sheriff." said the friend of the fam
lily. "Have, you any idea what his liza
bilities areT
"Yes. I've an,idee he's liable to call
on me fur help about the fust thing he
does" responded Uncle Silas.-Chicago
Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
After n Bargain.

The new woman had applied for a
marriage license.
How muchT she asked in a busi-
nesslike way.
1.-TWO dollars" replied the clerk
Make it S1.9S," she said, land I'll
take two of them."-Chicago Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
ThoroughlxlMpon up.,

"Have you done 1up my shirt yet?'
asked the patron of the laundry.
1T Is just out of the ironing room,"
answered the clerk, "and we will have
1t done up for you now, so that you
may take 1t along with you"
"All right. 1 hope it has had better
luck than the last one l had done up
here"
Better luckr
Yes. You did it up so completely in
the ironing room that it wasn't worth
doing up in. the bundle Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
nfsauuoRufea

Aunt Margaret-Ah if you're good
real good-you'll go t0 heaven.
Little Dorothy-Oh, is that all? l
thought maybe you were going to give
me quarterback
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

When a woman tells a man B. Just
what she thinks of him she really itells
him just what she wants him tot think
she Enthusiastically Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
ENGAGED.

Marriage Il very largely an accident.
In few cases do men or women set up q
standard Of manly or womanly excellence
and choose by 1t. In most cases people
become engaged IS the result OF pro
piuuuity rather than because of any deep
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

rooted preference.
And so It often
happens that the
wife enters upon
the obligations OF
maternity just -
thoughtleeely %
shc entered on the
marriage relation,
because no one
has warned her
of the dangers she
faces.
Thousands of
women become
invalids for lack
of knowledge Of
themselves. 1t is
to this large body
of women that DIR.
Pierce's Favorite
cri D ito n
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

All imposture weakens confidence
and chills benevolence.-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

Narrow minds think nothing right
above their own capaciy.-Rochefou
cauld.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
Good For His Ru.fnesa

IF there's one thing 1 hate" de-
clared the passenger who had trouble
with the conductor, "it's to be contra
dlcted."
WELL" replied the man who shared
his seat, 81 like to have people talk
back to me-"
you dor'
"Yes. I'm an tioneer."-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05
Less Exnenaixe.

"He said he'd rather face father
than elope."
"And whatfdid you say2"
Il said thattfather would rather have
us elope."-Chveland Plain Dealer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-05

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

here. are we'll drawn. They are natural.
lifelike, and not exaggerated. Among
them is Aunt Abigail" a spinster with
an inexhaustible supply of wit and
pungent epigrams. She says. Foolish
ness and spooniness are sometimes
more sensible than sense"
Some men has to have a day and
hour set aside for proDosin'. and then,
ten chances to one, they don't propose.
Il suppose there has to be old maids
in the world or there wouldn't be no
one for folks to be maxim jokes about"
"Florodora," now in its fourth year
in America, will be presented here
shortly by Fisher & Ryleys company,
with Isadore Rush. R. E. Graham.
Edith Warrington, Philip H. Ryley.
Donald Brine Harriet Merritt, Jos.
Phillips and Thos. A Herman as the
principals. This will be the only COM
-pany appearing in the play this season,
and the management has laid it's plans
with a view of having it the largest
and best that has been sent en- tour.
The chorus will have seventy people,
there will be a special orchestra, and
Fisher e Ryley promise a revelation of
loveliness in the much-discussed sex
tette. An entirely new scenic produce
ton has been provided. and it Is of
such massive nature that it requires
two cars to transport it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

All of the characters in the beau
tifuI scenic production of sweet
Clover" the comedy drama by Pauline
Phelps and Marion Short, soon 10 De