davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
LETTERS FOR SANTA CLAUS.
Missives Addresses to Kris Kringle by
Child Writers.

The gray-clad letter carriers in their daily
rounds collecting mail from the iron street
boxes are said to find many missives ad-
dressed in the scrawling handwriting of
children to Santa Claus" and "St. Mich
olas.' Letters thus addressed find their
way to the dead letter office, a rule, I'M
less by chance some that contain a particu-
larly pathetic appeal reach the heart and
possession of some philanthropic person
who plays SANITY" for the nonce and re-
spends to the request of the child writer.
Several years ago kindly and venerable
man is said to have been allowed by the
postal authorities to impersonate Santa
Claus and have all mall delivered to him
that was addressed to kindly old st. Nick.
This aged Gentleman is said to have derived
great pleasure from the philanthropy Of
responding to the desires of the wee
writers.
In a communication to The Star, signed
III. A. F. friend of the little ones, says:
MANY letters are now reaching the city
post office addressed to Dear Santa Claus
perusal of those letters by the wealthy,
the kind and the philanthropic citizens of
our grand city will reveal the fact that the
wants of the little ones are easily supplied
that they are in many cases from the Chill
dren of poor, deserving people, and that
the intentions of Santa may not be inn
posed on, any Of those good fellows who
wear a policemans uniform can by learning
the address of the little one advise whether
the senders' parents are unable to act the
part of Santa or not.
"Other big openings lie in the following
directions: Toys Of last year, still In good
condition, in the homes of those who can
afford many new ones this year. should be
sent to the houses of poor little Ones a list
of which can be had from the Associated
Charities, or can be given to the city or
phans at their home on 14th street. corner
of s street northwest. Books and maya
zines that now lie idle in garrets, closets
and cellars, can be sent to those most
worthy little chaps at the Working Boys
Home, Sd and c streets northwest, and the
reader will be surprised to know that sell
dom do the inmates of the Washington
Asylum have anything sent them in the
way of reading matter I refer especially
to that part of the institution in which the
poor are housed, though the statement will
apply to the work house WELL
ITO help counterfeit the evils of bad envi-
ronments a more worthy move could not
possibly be made than to get list of
Judge De Lacy's juvenile probationers and
send them yearly SUBSCRIPTION to some
good, wholesome boys Or girls publica-
fiOp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
wANToN CRUELTY ALLEGED.
Views Of Humane Society's President
on Clipping Horses.

=
Declaring It wanton cruelty to clip horses
at this time of year. President Chester A.
Snow of the Humane Society has issued a
notice directing attention to the evident
suffering as well as injury to horses grow
ing out of the custom of clipping winter
coats as soon as the heavier growth OF
the season tends to detract from the APP
pearance of the animals. The vanity of
fashionable folk. supplemented by the I'M
willingness of grooms to assume the great
er tasks incident to currying horses with
heavy coats, are assigned by Mr.. Snow as
the greatest reason for the clipping GUS
tom.- The notice issued by the Humane So
ciety follows:
"At this season of the year when men and
women are wearing warmer clothing and
sitting in heated rooms. or If they go out,
putting on overcoats and furs, it is the
custom with certain thoughtless persons
to cut from their horses the longer warmer
coats which nature provides in winter.
1.-The Humane Society will do what it can
for the protection of these outraged, de-
nuded horses. A blanket Is a poor sub
stitute for the natural coat. 1t affords
no protection for the chest. neck, throat
and legs. Those who clip their horses and
substitute blankets would better buy very
good blankets this winter and use them all
the time"
President Snow expresses the belief that
convictions could not be secured in the Po-
lice Court for the mere clipping of horses,
that it is violation of the law, which the
society intends to rigidly prosecute, to al
low clipped horses to stand without blan-
keting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
FUNERAL OF DIR. SHOULDERS.
Midnight Services Held at Scottish
Rite Cathedral.

Funeral services over the body of the
late DR.. G. H. Shoulders. who died Friday
at his residence, 10 nth street northwest,
were held yesterday afternoon in the Pro-
Cathedral Church of the Ascension, the
rector, Rev. Clement Brown, officiating.
The pallbearers were H. E. Bittinger, E.
E. Simpson, j. H. Trimble, Leslie Cramer.
Emmett Carter and A. L. Ryan. The body
was removed from the church to Scottish
Rite Temple, where the impressive cere-
mony of the order was conducted at mid
night by Venerable Master of Kadosh z.
e. Simpson.
Further services were held this after
noon by Columbia Commandery. No ,. X.
T., the burial taking place Immediately
afterward. B. B. French Lodge. No 10,
F. A. A. NJ, had charge CT the services
at the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

Bridget Dunngan today entered suit in
the District Supreme Court to compel Katie
Ahern to execute a deed of trust on lot 81,
in square 235, to secure the complainant
So. 430 alleged to have been loaned to the
defendant.
According to the declaration, the defend
ant, wishing to purchase the property men,
toned October 90 1904, applied to the COM
plainant for loan of 81, 43O, agreeing, 1t is
alleged to properly secure the payment of
the money on the property when the sale
was consummated. The money was given
the defendant, it is alleged, but although
requested to execute the trust, the COM
plainant says, no such security has been
given to her. The money is still due her,
she declares, and says the defendant has
no other real estate. The court is petitioned
to declare lien on the property In the COM
plainant's favor.
Attorney George c. Gertman represents
the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Prisoner Declared to Be Insane.

John III. Johnson, a colored musician,
was found crouching in the vestibule Of a
house near 10th and r streets yesterday
morning about 2 O'Clock. He objected to
being disturbed by Policeman George v.
Johnson, saying women were trying to
chloroform him. The colored man was
noisy and troublesome, and it required the
efforts of two policemen to get him to the
station house. Upon his arrival at the sta
ton he shouted for policeman and said
he was willing to be struck on his head
and killed, but he was not willing to be
chloroformed. 1t was almost impossible for
the policemen in the station to secure any
rest until Johnson had been taken away.
The police surgeons decided that he is in
sane and he was removed to the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Debating Team Chosen.

After two exciting preliminary trials the
selecting of debating team to represent
the George Washington University in a
contest with the University Of Cincinnati
was accomplished Saturday evening. From
the first preliminary, in which thirty par
ticipated, fourteen We're chosen. On the
second trial this number was reduced to
eight ard On Saturday the team of three
was selected. Those chosen were Albert
c. Agnew, law, 'O7; C. L. Allen, law 'OS,
and T.. P. Gates college, '0S and e. o.
Schneider, college, 10, as alternate
The judges of the evening were Mr. We'll
Ter of the Associated Charities, and Profs
Lorenzen and Hough of the university
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
First Service of New Church.

The deposed pastor of the Shiloh Baptist
Church Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, and $50 or
more followers have organized as the Trim
ity Baptist Church, and held services yes
terday morning in True Reformers' Hall,
18th and U streets.
At meeting Saturday night at 1926 Dist
street Mr.. Taylor was elected pastor of
the new church, and 1t was decided to
worship in True Reformers' Hall until a
proper structure can be erected.
After the service yesterday the members
ratified the action of the committee and
elected the official board as follows: Trus-
tees. Rufus Delaney, John Diggs, John
Lanier, Willis Jones, James S. Braxton
and Jesse Foster; deacons. Israel Cook,
Jefferson Miner. Arthur Lewis Benjamin
Jennie Shelton. The election of Mr.. J.
Anderson Taylor as pastor was also rat
flied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
VISITS THE zoo.
Col. VIM. F. Cody Inspects Herd of
Bison.

Col William F. Cody Buffalo Bill" Wis
tied the National Geological Park yester-
day and inspected his herd of bison that
is on exhibition there. These animals were
formerly employed in his wild West"
shows. There are twelve of the buffaloes in
the herd and they are highly priced by Col
Cody. The colonel was here to confer with
government officials irrigation and for
estry. and while in the city was the guest
of Gen. Eugene A. Carr, U. S. A, retired.
The authorities at the Zoo were asked
today as to what sort of Christmas din
ner would be provided for the birds, ami
mails and reptiles in the park. The re-
ply that was laughingly given the inqus-
tive one was that Christmas looks like any
other day to the denizens of the Zoo, and
they would receive for their Christmas din
ner the usual fare. The only exception
perhaps, will be the monkeys, who may be
given nuts, cakes and candies by visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Officers of Washington Council.

The following have been elected officers
of Washington Council, No. POS, National
Union, for 1907: President, Frank c. STRAIT
ton; vice president, Wisdom D. Brown; ex-
president, Peter w. Blazer; speaker,
Thomas H. Dawson; secretary, Morris
Thorne; financial secretary, Richard D.
Rush; treasurer, Frank B. Curtis; chaplain,
Ed Dillon, jr.; usher, John P. Meyers; SER
geant- alarms, DR.. A. D. Wilkinson door,
keeper, William D. Slaughter; organist, Ed
Muth; trustees, Roland c. Cheesman, AL
fred ]. Wagstaff and Samuel C. Smoot;
delegates r. cabinet, ]. P. Meyers, Ray
mond Lorf. az and p. w. Blazer; delegate to
immediate relief association, F. B. Curtis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Wanted to Die.

After writing note informing her friends
that she wanted to die, Annie White, col
ored twenty-five years Of age, living at
1923 9th street northwest took bluestone
solution, but the pain she suffered caused
her to give an alarm, attracting the atten-
ton of others in the house. The ambu-
lance was summoned and she was removed
to the Emergency Hospital where the ply
sicians obtained the note that she had writ
ten. She stated in the note that she was
tired of life. The physicians relieved her
of the poison and she returned home later
in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
a Dessert That Everyone Enjoys.
:. Il S. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Druggists
ALL
Royal Neighbors Choose officers.

Officers for the ensuing year of the Mar
tina Washington Camp. No. 4Oi6, Royal
Neighbors of America, have been elected as
follows: Past oracle, Mrs. Maude o. Wal
lace; oracle Mrs. Ida r. Crooks; vice oracle.
Mrs. Eleanora Nolan; chancellor, Mrs Car
RE Gillett; recorder Mrs. Bernice E. Kill
gore; receiver Miss Jewell Crooks; marshal.
Mrs. Mary Cochran; inner sentinel. Mrs.
Anna Mahoney; outer sentinel, Mrs. E. M.
Hutchinson; manager Mrs. Margaret ST.
pher; physicians. Drs. Elzora 3. Allen, III.
b. CoblentZ and A. w. Valentine; captain
of degree team, John Wilson Kilgore;
graces, Mrs. Bertha Heffiin. Miss Edna ST.
pher, Mrs. Anna Lendy, Mrs. Matte Por-
ter and Mrs. Minnie Treadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
One Way to Increase Your Income.

Deposit your surplus funds in banking de-
partment of Union Trust Co, 1414 F st. In
terest paid on all accounts. Subject to check.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
X. of G. Council Election.

The Spalding Council, knights of Column
bus, have elected officers as follows: Grand
knight, Vincent A. Sheehy; deputy grand
knight, George F. McAvoy; chancellor,
James A. O'Shea; recorder. Francis ]. P.
Cleary; financial secretary, Thomas K. Gal
laher; treasurer, F. H. Huneke; lecturer,
Walter w. Fox; advocate, John H. Fable;
warden, Joseph F. Marsden: inside guard,
William Davern; outside guard, Sebastian
L. Phillips; trustee, A. I. Clark; delegate to
Washington Chapter, p. P. Finnigan; trus-
tees knights of Columbus Building Com
pany, Francis p. Sheehy and Thomas *
Gallaher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

Miss Louise c. Wilson, secretary of the
mite box department of the Senior Womans
Foreign Missionary Society of the Metro
politan Memorial Methodist Church, gave a
most delightful chocolatiere and reception
on Saturday evening last in the parlors of
the lie Fetra Hotel, the rooms being well
filed. Mrs. e. d. Huntley, branch CORE
spending secretary, spoke briefly, commend
ing the objects of missionary work. Mrs.
Grace d. WOODBURY. read an appropriate
selection and Miss Dora Hendricks recited
Mrs. Pickett's Mite Box" and Santa
Claus presented each guest with a mite
box Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Fast Morning Train to Philadelphia

and New York
Leaves Washington every weekday at 500
am, via Pennsylvania Railroad. Broiler
buffet parlor car.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Young Buffalo, King of the
Wild West" S:15 pm.
Belasco-Robert Hickman company In "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" S:15 pm.
CoIumbia-Nat c. Goodwin in The Ge-
MUS" SIS pm.
Chase s-Police vaudeville. $40 pm
ajestic-Kathryn Purnel in East
Lynne" SIS pm.
Nationai-Annie Russell in "A Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" SD pm.
New Lyceum - The Dreamland BUS
lesquers" S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
"Just Talking to a Gentleman.

1t was three times and out for Hester
Carter, colored, Saturday. Twice she was
warned to hush the flow of profanity that
she was indulging in, but she refused
obedience, and the third act consisted in
Policeman Donovan locking her up.
Il wasn't disorderly Saturday night"
stated Hester. Il was just talking to q
gentleman"
How many drinks had you had?' asked
Judge Kimball
"Only one."
That will cost Hester IS cash or fifteen
days of her freedom, according to the order
of Judge Kimball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
AUTOMOBILE sKIDDED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Re-
ceive Shaking Up.

Representative Nicholas Longworth and
Mrs. Longworth and a friend received a
shaking up while in a touring car yester-
day afternoon about 1:2O o'clock. The au-
tomobile skidded against the street car
platform at the Chevy Chase loop. The
vehicle, the property of the Washington
Electric Vehicle Company, operated by G.
A. Smith, was conveying the three pas
sengers to Friendship, the home of Mr..
John r. Mclean.
On account of the slippery condition of
was unable to control it when he tried to
reduce the speed of the car. The occupants
escaped injury. About $25 damage was
caused the car. Its occupants were delayed
only few minutes in reaching Friendship.
fa, 4,a-o detn nlri,n Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Don't Bring Elk Grove Cartons.

Bring the coupons for Art Pictures. 922 La.av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
FUNERAL OF SOLDIER.
Remains Of District Volunteer Inter-
red in Arlington.

The funeral of john NJ. Nero of 913 I'd
street northeast, late soldier of the war
with Spain, was held this morning. Mass
was said at ST. Aloysius Church at II
O'Clock, and the remains were then con-
veyed to Arlington and buried with mill
tary honors under the direction of Mr..
William A. Hickey of Gen. Andrew S.
Burt Camp of the United Spanish War
Veterans. Deceased served in Cuba as a
member of Company X. LIST District of CO.
lumbia Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Young,
commanding. He afterward served as a
member of Troop C. 18th L. s. Cavalry.
His death occurred Friday afternoon as
the result of brain trouble. His mother
and two sisters survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

Chris. Xander's Pride Of Virginia Port
lis wonderful health builder for conva-
Nscents. Toe. OF. Only at 900 7th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south,
every day in the year at 6:3o pm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 I'm to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 a m. to ESQ pm
For Rock Creek bridge. Geological PARK
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
The Choicest Violets, Roses and other
seasonable flowers at Blackistone's, 14th & H.
Advertisement.
DATE SET FOR TRIAL.
Hearing in Suit to Recover $500, 900
DAMAGES

The proceedings to recover 100000 dam
ages, instituted April 20, 1903. by Robert
Burton and George A. Dubrueil against
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia,
has been set for trial Tuesday, January Is
next, in Circuit Court No. 1.
Senator Elkns with his counsel, Senator
c. j. Faulkner and Attorney A S. Worth
ington, was in court this morning, the case
having been first on the call for today
Professional engagements of counsel PEE
vented the trial of the case prior to Janu-
airy 15
Burton and Dubruel claim that in No
vember, 1901, Senator Elkins employed
them to prepare procure and furnish GER
tain data concerning the Western Mary
land Railroad Company and the acquisition
of the capital stock of the company. The
plaintiffs allege that Senator Elkins prom
ised to pay them the reasonable value of
their services, and they set that valuation
at 100000
Attorney George H. Calvert, jr., E. NJ
Hammond and Osborne I. Yellott represent
the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.

DIR. Rosser preached the second of the
series on Opening the Seven Seals" at
Miles Memorial Church last night. The
text was from Revelations vi:17: "The
great day of His wrath Is come, and who
shall be able to stand?" Rev s. Johnson
preached from Matthew, v:13, at the morn
ing service.
big wolfhound, the property of Coun-
TESS Cassinl, is missing again, and the po-
lice have been asked to locate the animal
The dog disappeared several times during
the time Countess Cassini resided here
when she went away she left the dog in
charge of Mrs. Won Kreuter 1906 ODD
street. The animal is now missing from
there.
The fire department received a call from
Anacostia Saturday night shortly before
midnight, the alarm having been turned
In because of blaze in the plant of the
Potomac Electric Power Company The
blaze was extingushed after about s. dam
age had been caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
PRIDE Winners at Food Show.

Food show prize winners in the bean con-
test of the H. ]. Heintz Co. were as fol-
lows: First prize. H. S. Haight, 1913 YER
mont ave; second prize, Miss Frances Joul-
liam, 18th st. and Massachusetts, ave-; third
prize. ]. J. Brown, quartermaster's depot
total number of beans in bottle, 30 5O7. For
further particulars address The H. ].
Eeintz Co., Pittsburg, Pa.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Injured by Street Car.

A young man named Albert Dewey, whose
home Is at 1923 Columbia road, was struck
by a street car last night while near the
intersection of 18th and b streets northwest.
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital.
where the physicians found he was suffering
from conclusion of the brain. 1t was stated
at the hospital this morning that the in
jured man was still under treatment there.
His condition was regarded as being serious
when he reached the hospital, but he was
somewhat better this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Midnight Train Service Between

Washington and New York, via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Patrons Of the Balti-
ciate the later departure of the mid
night train from New York diberty
street at 80 am, 23d street 11:5O p.m.),
making 1t possible to enjoy an unbroken
evenings entertainment before taking
train. Seepers. however. are ready for oc-
cupancy at Jersey City, 10 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Baltimore and Ohio R. B.

York is placed ready for occupancy at
Washington station. New Jersey avenue
and c street, 10 pm. Bear in mind the new
later departure of midnight train from
New York, Liberty street, at 100 am.
Leaves 23d street II 80 pm, but sleepers
ready for occupancy at Jersey City at 10
p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Southern's Palm Limited

to Florida and the south. via Southern
Rwy will be Inaugural ted first train pass
ing Washington G15 pm. January Z, 1907.
This train will far surpass in splendor and
service the Palm Limited of last season.
Excursion rates now in effect to the souths
many winter resorts. Offices, 70o 18th st.
and 5i1 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Fine New Furniture at Auction.

Two sales daily this week. II am and
pm. Beautiful furnishings for every room
in the home. especially appropriate for
Christmas and good all the year. The IL
am. sale tomorrow commences with new
domestic rugs in carpet and smaller sizes.
Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and 1929 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Suit to Procure Deed of Trust.

Toys for tree and stockings-Gould' s-A,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
LAND FRAUD CASES.
Trials May Not Occur Until Next
February.

The date for the trial of Representative
Binger Hermann of Oregon, charged with
the destruction of thirty-ive letterpress
copy books when he retired from the office
of commissioner of the general land Office,
was not set today by Justice Stafford in
Criminal Court No. 1. The motion to
name the day was continued until tomor-
row.
1t is expected that United States Attorney
Baker will also ask Justice Stafford tomor-
row to appoint a day for the beginning of
the trial of the so-called "land-fraud cases"
against Frederick A Hyde, John A. Ben
son, Henry P. Dimond and Joost H. Schnei-
der.
Owing to the engagements of Attorney
Worthngton who is of counsel in both
cases. 1t is probable that Justice Stafford
will postpone both trials until February
next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
J. F. Sheetz Makes the Finest Home
made Candies in the city at 25c. ID. 425 18th

The fire department received a call about
II 80 O'Clock yesterday morning, caused by
the discovery of smoke issuing from a new
building, 3o19 18th street northwest. When
the fremen reached the house they found
that the smoke was coming from the fur
mace room, where a fire had been made for
the purpose of drying the walls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

false alarm of fire was turned In from
box 513 this morning about o'clock, sum-
moning the firemen and policemen to the
vicinity Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9TH
street southeast. 1t was soon found there
was no fire and the engine was returned to
its quarters. The police are endeavoring to
apprehend the vioiator of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Order Xmas Fruit Cake Now

and be sure and order Holmes genuine
homemade Fruit Cake if you'd have the
best and most delicious cake for the Hol-
days. Its goodness is the result of the
right use of the best materials. Only 25c.
pound. Genuine homemade mince, pump
kin and other pies, zoe. Holmes Bakery,
LIST and E SITS. Phones E. 144O and 1441 1t