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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25

Rev. c. n. Pack. we'll known Baptist
minister. is dead at Clarksburg, w. Va,
from blood poisoning, aged fifty-five
years. His Illness began with an infec-
ton Of the face.
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Christianity, found them with such firm
convictions of the sacred character OF
trees. especially frs. that he conceived
the idea of endowing 1t with a Christian
meaning.
But the custom of setting up a fir tree
and filing its branches with presents for
the children made its first appearance in
Germany. From Germany the custom
spread to France and tn n to England.
and was introduced into this country by
the German settlers. Ev n today il is
estimated that not less than 10 per cent
Of the people OF Pennsylvania, after more
than century. are Germans or the de-
scendants Of Germans.
Among the Germans the tree itself was
symbolic Of the eternal life. and he burn
signify Him who had come as tn light
Of the world" The gifts were intended
to represent the priceless gift which had
been given to mankind VIII God sent
His only Son on earth for its redemption.
while the apples typided youth and the
nuts the season OF growth.
y
Just after the revolutionary war, when
the republic had been formed and WASH
ington was at its head in the city OF
New York. the separation from old Eng
land had caused changes in the Amt rtcan
Christmas. In Philadelphia the coming
OF Christmas was hailed on Christmas
eve by bands Of merry rovers who pre-
served in rude fashion the ancient Eng
lish custom Of the lord Of misrsrle." his
jewellers and his mock court. Some Of
the mosques which were performed in
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the poor man contributes more than his
fair share Of the holiday fund. Every
thing, from diamonds to doughn.ts, has
gone out of stores Of the National Capt.
tai into the homes of all classes, to be
enjoyed today.
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HR1STMAS IA II

was first cele-
bFated In America
among the old
Kn1cker bockers Of
New Amsterdam
was the very es-
sence Of the true
Yuletide pirit.
Gifts were given
without expecting
q more handsome
one In return, and
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TRIES TO FIND PARENTS
HE CANNOT REMEMBER
Baltimore Papers Tell of
Young Washingtonian's
Vain Search.

Charles E. Pensmith, who is credited by
Baltimore newspapers with being res
ident of Washington, although the city
directory does not contain the name. is
said to have been in the Monumental city
asking the city authorities for assistance
in locating his father and mother. neither
of whom, he said. he can remember. Mr..
Pensmith, according to the story, called
at the mayors Office, where he is said to
have stated that he wanted to find his
parents. so that he might take them to
his home for Christmas. He said he was
reared in an orphan asylum. and was
now living in Washington. where he Is
doing we'll in business.
Mr.. Pensmith was directed to the health
department In the hope that his birth
certificate would lead to the whereabouts
Of his father and mother, If they are
living, but the records of 1SS9-the year
in which he was born-do not show the
birth of son to couple by the name
Of Pensmith, according to the Baltimore
papers.
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Never Known Real Christmas.

Young Mr.. Pensmith declared he had
never known q real Christmas, but he
Will come nearest to that pleasure today
by having the society of brother whom
he was fortunate in finding in Baltimore
The Baltimore papers further stated that
he brought his brother back to Washing
ton with him.
Mr.. Pensmith declared he would not
abandon the search for his parents, for
he Is anxious to make a home for them
in the National Capital in their declining
years.
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Officers and Members.

The officers of the club are: John NJ.
Wolcott. president: Mrs. D. A. Edwards,
first vice president: H. V. Bisbee, second
vice president; S. D. Gage, secretary; J..
c. Weldon, treasurer.
The other members Of the club are: H.
e. Ayles. II. A. Babcock, Mrs. E. Brock
way. George NJ. Buck. Jacob Bias, .5r., IL.
K. Bovay. Mrs. and Miss Blain, Mrs. E.
Collar, Miss l.. f. Collar, c. A. Calkins.
w. W. Eldridge. s. o. eraser. L. E. Grid
ley, Mrs. E. Hartman, Mrs. T. Hicks.
w. F. Harvey, w. T. Hebbard, r. L.
Hebbard. c. B. Hebbard, b. A. Harlan,
DR.. g. c. Johnson. James Klaasse, c..
Lewis. A. Mem ,llan, c. D. Mills. L. NJ.
Miller, S. L. Newman. Mrs. NJ. ODon-
nell, J. H. Pellem, H. c. Pierce. Mrs. n
Rose. Mrs. NJ. j. Robinson. r. Z. Scott,
Mrs. S. X. Spencer. Stephen Smith, E. c.
w. Schneibel, Ralph Tower. A. Van
Ruth. Burridge Wilson, Jason Water
man, ]. G. Weldon.
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Message From Santa Claus.

During the reading of the minutes, a
messenger boy rushed into the room
and presented telegram to s. D. Gage,
secretary of the club. Mr.. Gage opened
the envelope, and as he read the mes
sage. sank back apparently in a fainting
condition. The president Of the club,
John NJ WOlcott, went to his assist
ance. and taking the telegram from his
hand, read the following message:
NORTH POLE, 4:3O PM.
On account of sickness I have been
delayed in starting, but will endeavor
to be with you by 1880 tonight.
SANTA CLAUS"
When the hour rolled around the pat
ron OF Christmas day arrived. He was
impersonated by j. NJ. Wolcott. who
was admirably made up for the part,
and passed through the throng with
laugh and jest for all as he distributed
his presents.
Another surprise was in store for the
club members. A newsboy ran into the
room calling Extra Star. Extra Star"
He carried a number of papers inscribed
with the legend. Extra Evening Star"
secretary of the association, and con-
tanned humorous paragraphs. some of
them hitting at the members Of the
club: a heart interest story entitled
Saved BY Love; or, the Plucky Little
Telegraph Operator; poem called "A
May-day Idyll." The papers were sold
to the guests and the proceeds turned
over to a fund Of the society. Harry
Frieburg was the newsboy. Mr.. Gage
was heartily congratulated upon the
success Of his publication.
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SANTA CLAUS MAKES
FUN FOR VOL ER|NES
Christmas Eve Celebration by
the Members Of the Mich.
gan Social Club.

Santa Claus visited the Michigan
Social Club at Pythian Temple last
night, bringing with him all kinds of
fun and jollity. He carried in his pack
gifts for all the members Of the asso-
citation. and presented them with jok-
ing remarks about the recipients.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of
the club fell on December "a, and the
club members turned the date to good
account. A business meeting was held
before the Christmas celebration began,
and 1t was decided to make plans for
q banquet and burlesque to be held
late In February. A committee was ap-
pointed to take the matter in charge,
Burridge Wilson being chairman. w.
F. Harvey will have charge of the pro-
gram for the burlesque
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PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-OTsn a. N to 10 p. M on
secular days; from !. N. to 10 p m. on Sundays
and certain holidays
Public Lbrary-Open 3. m. 10 ?. M. holidays
a. NJ to p. m. Sundays, 10 ?. m
Waite House-0pen 10 A. m 70 p m
United States Capitol-Open a. m. TO $50 p m.
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-Open free Tuesday
Thursday Saturday. 80 TO T. ~ Sunday - 70
40 p. m. Other days &c admission.
state War, and Navy Departments-Open a. 70.
t0 2 p m. CThe original Declaration OF isdepshd-
ence is in the library at the State DEPARTMENT.
United States Treasury-0Een a. N. to 2 D. m
United States Patent onice-open q. n. to
p. m
United States Pension Rmeau-open a. N. to
? m.
Uuited States Post-oface-open 3 a. m. to p m.
Washington City Post-Ofice-0pen all hours THE
Dead Letter ONCE is 10 the city post-oflce.)
National Botanic Gsrdens-open a. m. TO 8
p. m.
Fish Commission-Open q. m. 20 4:30 D. N.
Army Medical Museum-Open &. n. 10 40 D. m.
National Mnseum-open q. m. 20 80 p. NJ Tin
Gliding holidays.
Agricultural Department-open 5. m to 40
p. n.
Bureau Of Engraving and Frinting-opeu a. m.
to go p. m
Washington Monument I555h feet in height)-open
$50 a. n 10 80 ?. m elevator runs from a. IA
to p. m.l
Smithsonian Instit,itiOn-open 8. m to lsO
p. m Including holidays.
Government Printing onace-open 10 a. m. TO
2. m.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. to $50 7. m.
SosIthworth Cottage. 56th and Prospect ara
Key Mansion Home OF Francis Scott Key. author
Of The Star Srangled Banner. isis NJ street north
west Open daily except Sunday. a. m. TO $50
p. m. Admission free.
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-open ali dag.
Rock Greek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase and Kensington.
Naval 0bservatory-Open a. m. TO ?. m.
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb Of Washing
tonl-0pen II a. N. 20 p. M
United States SOLDIER Home-open a. m 10
sunset.
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd.
Arlington National Cemetery.
For Myer Military Post
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LENIENT TO ALIENS
Nagel Urges Full Justice for
All Immigrants.
NATION MUST SHOW SYMPATHY
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Introduces Prof. Edward A. stein
err, Who Lectures at Church of the
Covenant on "The Search for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Distinction.

This country needs to take sympa-
thetic interest in the regulation and en-
(, ,ement 81 its immigration laws if the
I jlem of immigration is to be settled, -
said Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel before the congregation of
the Church of the Covenant last night.
Secretary Nagel, in introducing Prof.
Edward A. Steiner. who spoke on the
immigration problem. took the opportu-
nifty to say few things about the present
enforcement of the laws.
while I expect my officials always TO
obey the law. often let down the bars
to aliens by refusing to sign the papers
for their deportation" said Mr.. Nagei.
I'VE cannot extend a general invitation
to immigrants, but we can and should
use discretion and humanity in admitting
or deporting those who seek homes in
our country.
Entitled to Humane Treatment.
''If we tust deport some people. they
are .lt.Lsed 10 humane treatment, and
1t is only fair that the government should
look to their welfare and send them
away with the feeling that the act was
one of necessity and not prejudice. To
those who are admitted to the country
the government should extend every pos
sible aid and receive them with infinite
care.
THE protecting hand of the govern
ment should follow the immigrants and
give them every chance TO make the
most of their opportunities rather than
be buried in the overeongested cities Of
the East. America is composed of the
best of all civilization. and every one.
whether a native or alien. is entitled to a
full measure of Justice"
Prof Steiner who spoke on THE
search for brotherhood" occupies the
chair of applied Christianity in Grinnen
College, Iowa, and has written several
books on immigration.
Question of Discretion.
Il do not believe In overthrowing the
immigration laws of our country. said
Prof. Steiner. II am not well enough
versed in the subject to even attempt
remedy. but would most heartily favor
the laws if we knew whom to admit
and whom 10 exclude The question
arises, Are we up to those whom We try
TO exelude?'
Foreign countries to-day are required
TO furnish talent for operas. Foreigners
are the masters Of science. art. and liter
allure. And are the men whom We wish
to admit TO this country as good as these
famous artists and scientists? Are you
as good as George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln? These immigrants. II
only given the opportunity. have shown
IN our country that they make good citf-
Gems and are in every way worthy OF the
citizenship and other privileges conferred
upon them.
When class distinction begins. a coun-
try begins to die. We must look to these
people and receive them as one of us.
The kfnship of humanity can do more
for peace and good will than the armies
or the navies OF the world"
Watch for a City nj handle FyfrhIand.
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FAREWELL TO SVEN
Pastor breaches for the Last
Time at Second Baptist.
ACCEPTS A CALL TO ALABAMA
Many Members of the Congregation
Weep as the Words of Farewell
Se1f-puFificatiOn" an Appeal to
Live Righteous Life.

A touching scene was enacted at the
reception rendered Rev Edmund Hez
Sven last night at the conclusion of his
farewell sermon More than 1,000 persons
we're in the congregation and each one
shook the hand of Mr.. Sven Many of
his congregation, especially the women.
wept.
After a service of more than twenty
five years. Dr. Sven last evening
preached his farewell sermon to con-
gregation that filed Second Baptist
Church, Fourth street and Virginia ave-
nue. southeast AS he had offieiated at
the marriage of many of those present
and buried sons and daughters and rela-
tives OF most of them, the exhibition of
feeling for their pastor was a tribute TO
the kind care he has exercised over his
flock during this time
Regret at Leaving Them.
In a short address before he preached
his farewell sermon. the pastor spoke
of his love for his congregation. and
said he was sure ali of them loved him.
He expressed regret at the severance OF
the ties, bat as he had received another
call. he felt it his duty to accept. If the
people of his church in Washington ever
wanted him, he said. they could send
him call He leaves for Alabama this
week
In his sermon Mr.. Sven took as his
text Christian sself-puriication. He
sid:
We must have the holy spirit within
Us: we must be taught By Christ. must
be led by Him. and sustained by Him"
he said that God always gives his chill
dren something within them that will
move them to self-help.
Must BE Ready for Death.
The pastor spoke OF the coming Of the
Lord. who may return at any moment.
and the people must be ready to meet
Him when He does come. He said It is
necessary for every Christian to have
this hope of the coming Of Christ. and
that any one who has this hope purihes
himself
Referring 20 the Bible, the minister
said he believed the Bible because it is
the inspired word of God He warned his
hearers TO beware Of those who do not
accept the Bible as of divine inspiration.
20 beware Of new religions and hold to
the true one. which is Christianity. and
10 hold 10 Jesus Christ. as He is coming
again.
DIR. Sven, in speaking to the boys and
girls, said he hoped to meet all Of them
in the capital city Of the universe. which
is paradise
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Largest Morning Circulation.
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Army officer in Collision.

Mai L. Y. Spear. L. S. ~, narrowly
escaped injury yesterday afternoon when
an automobile he was driving collided
with car at Pennsylvania avenue and
Seventeenth street northwest. The ma
chine was badly damaged. but MAJ.
Spear was not hurt. He was returning
TO the Willard Hotel after a ride in the
country.
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Moneys worth or money back.
D. J. KAUFMAN,
10O5-7 Pa. Ave.
MESSAGES FROM SPIRITS.
Exercises I'm Honor of ThIrty-hrst
Anniversary of Order.

Exercises I'm Honor Of ThIrty-first
Anniversary of Order.
Messages from the spirit world were
features Of the exercises of the First
Spiritual Association at Pythian Temple
last night in honor of the thirty-first an
niversary OF the founding Of the Spirit
ualist order.
Mrs. Title Henkle. Mrs. Dora Dixon
Akers, and Mrs. George Hates received
messages from spirits at the evening ex-
ereises. and in the afternoon P L. o. A.
Keller and Mrs. Hates contributed this
feature of the programme.
Musical numbers were given by Mrs.
Ella Brikerton, Prof. Morsell, Miss Gady
Moore. and Mrs. Ella Williams. An orig
inal poem by I. c. I. Evans was read at
the evening meeting.
II was announced by Mr.. Evans that
the association will be reorganized soon
and the IAlme changed to the First Spirit
ualist Church. Plans are also being con-
sidered for the erection of a permanent
home for the society.
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BAND CONCERTS TO-DAY.

Fifteenth c. s. Cavalry Band at Adj
Iniuistration Building. Fort Myer, at
O'Clock. George F. TyueI. chief musician.
director. Programme:
March. Navajo ............t....Nan Alstyne
Overture Light Cavalry ..............s upps
Waltz. Jolly Fellow .Yollstedt
Mignonette. Romeo and Juliet 49,. Tcbani
Selection. ''Maritana" .............. Wallace
March, Chicken ChoVder'' .......... Giblin
At L, 8. Marine Barracks, at . p, m..
by the Marine Band Orchestra. William
Il. ssntelmann leader. Programme:
!. March. odd Comrades ..............T eike
. Overture, ''obcron'' Weber
,. Music de BALLET sylvia" ....... .Dslibes
ia Pzzicat0 Polka.
(b Valse Lento.
4, Suite d Orchestra, Peer Gynt" Grieg
tai Morning
(bl The death OF Ase
(cl Auitrs Dance.
I'D Dance Of the Inns in the Halls
Of the Mountain King.
Waltz, The Dollar Princess" Fail
6. Grand scenes from "LohenEiu" Wagner
:. Grand march. ''Einzug der Gseste auf
Narthurg Wagner
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CaverIys Plumbing. 1891 G NV.
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Spring Stocr.

OIL cookers, gas ranges. water heaters
SIS 18th ste. a. Muddiman & Co.-l2o4 @
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MRS. MCFARLAND TO PRESIDE.
WOman's INSTRUMENTATION Mis-
.a-....--- L.. ..--.-

WOmnn's InterdenOminatiOn Mis-
SiOnary Union Meets To-day.
Mrs. H. B. mcfarland. president of
Mccall Auxiliary. will preside at the
regular meeting Of Womans Interdenomi-
national Missionary Union at Luther
Place Memorial Chapel. Vermont avenue
and Fourteenth street, at 10 o'clock this
morning.
Mrs Louise Seymour HoughtOn. of
New York, viii address the meeting.
representing the National Mccall Mis-
sionary Society. The session will be at
tended by many church women.
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Watch for City at RandIe Highlands.
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LOCAL MENTION.


Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers fom foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at Gas p. n.
Steamer Charles Mscslester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and las
p n.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New YorS aFerus
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase. and
kenSingto7.
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The Climax Of Tailoring Elegance
is reached in Snyder made Suits. A
wide range of exclusive imported fab
rics from which to select. Lowest prices
quality considered. f. II. Snyder & Co
Tailors, I'LL Pa. ave.
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Dinner at Cabin John Bridge Hotel.
Nothing more enjoyable than a spin
out the Conduit road and delightful
dinner at the bridge" Fresh Potomac
black bass. hot biscuits. chicken. &c.
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garnered by the Champs We're of the
earned variety.
In the fifth some interest was add
ed to the game by the announcement
of Umpire Davis that he had been in
suited by one of the players on the
visiting team and that another UNI
pire would have to be secured. The
misunderstanding it seems grew Oh,
of a remark made to Mr.. Davis by one
of the Cochran team, Thank you, sir, -
Immediately after a close decision On
first base, the meaning of the remark
being entirely mtsconstrued by the ref
cree, and as soon as this was explained
to him Mr.. Davis consented to resume
his duties
The game this afternoon will be a
good one and will begin at four o'clock
as usual A good crowd should be in
attendance, as the two teams are now
about evenly matched and some real
sport is expected.
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GIG SELLERS IN LIMBO
SELLING TO MINORS
True Bills Are Found By
Grand Jury.

Having disposed of the chicken fight
ers without ruffling a feather, the
grand jury is now upon the n6cks Of
local dealers charged with selling
cigarettes to minors. So busy has the
jury been that several Americas deal
ers have been pinioned by the judi
ctal harpoon and will explain the
charges before Judge Crisp at the
next session of the City court The in
dictments returned include several
druggists and other dealers in cigar
cites and tobacco. If the offense was
committed, as charged, the dealers
were undoubtedly innocent of inten-
tional violation Of the law, as they ad-
here strictly thereto and do not, IN
.he great majority Of cases if at an,
sell cigarettes to minors if the fact
is known. Quite likely ~ city's auto
spoilers have switched 10 o-her lines
and are giving full vent to their detec-
tive skill in hunting to their holes
malefactors of every class in Ameri-
Gus.
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DEATH OF w. 4. JETER
AT HOME IN Americas
Passes Away After Lengthy Illness.

Passes Away After Lengthy Illness.
Mr.. William Abrams Jeter passed
away at an early hour yesterday
morning at his residence on Lee street.
the end following an illness OF some
length. The announcement of his
death was not unexpected among his
friends in view of his precarious
health quite recently.
Mr.. Jeter had been resident Of
Americas several years, having come
here from Dawson to take TIE posi-
ton Of assistant superintendent of
waterworks
He was fifty-two years of age and a
native of Greenyille, Ala.
Mr. Jeter was esteemed among his
many friends made during his resi-
dence here. He was a member Of Fur
low Lawn Baptist church and also q
member of Washington Camp, P. O. g.
A, which will attend the funeral SER
vices at 10 o'clock this morning at
The cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and five sons and daughters, WHO have
the sympathy of many friends here IN
their affliction.
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THE FOUR DAYS HAVE
BEEN GREAT SUCCESS
Ice Cream Into Which No
Cream Enters.

This was the record of the demon
stration and lunch serving at the
old postoa6ce building up to last
night. The great number of cans OF
oil sold on Wednesday was due to the
fact that the ladies of the Hospital
Association made a canvass of the
city and placed them in many house
holds that have never heretofore ex-
perimented with the oil as a substi-
tute for hog lard and for olive oil as
well.
There have probably been between
600 and $50 visitors at the postofice
quarters during the four days. al
though only $50 registered. The Ia
dies have shown mucH interest in the
demonstration Of the varied uses to
which the Wesson oil can be put.
When ice cream was served yesterday
into which no cream had enter
tered. it being entirely compounded
of NELSON'S oil, and it was pronounc-
ed delicious by all, the acme Of the
usefulness of the oil seemed to haze
ben reached. The Waldorf salad
and the doughnuts served yesterday
also won much well deserved praise.
The oil from the seed of the South's
great staple was used IN these deli
cious features of the menu.
Today there will be many house
holds the wives Of which Will be 1T
the picnic at Daphne Park. This will
probably lead to many men whose fam
lilies are away taking their lunch with
the ladies Of the Hospital Association
Mr. Francis and the Misses DeLet-
trey in charge Of the demonstrations,
have made many friends during the
week.