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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Lafayette Corps Elects Officers.

Lafayette Corps. No. 10. w. r. c.. has
elected the following officers: President,
Mrs. Sarah J. Coulter: senior vice presi-
dent Mrs. Nettie G. Kruger; junior vice
president, Mrs. Mary Rose Tucker; treas
urer, Mrs. Vina NJ. Calhoun; chaplain.
Mrs. Mary r. di Marco; conductor, Mrs.
Mary A. Mangan: guard. Miss Mary X.
di Marco. Mrs. Georgianna D. Van Fleet
Iation viii be held Wednesday, January
5, at G. A. r. hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

For the fourteen opportunities to do
good offered by the Associated Chari-
ties a total of S2.3O465 has been re-
ceived and acknowledged. 1t is expect
ed that a number of additions must be
made to this sum when the returns are
all in. The Associated Charities asked
for 2.66O for these opportunities. SUBJ
tracing the total acknowledged receipts.
$355.35 is still required. The campaign
for funds for these opportunities closes
today.
Happiness and comfort. not merely for
Christmas day, but for many months. will
be brought to those in desperate need
by these contributions, and the Christ
mas of 1911 will be memorable in their
lives. The circumstances of the families
for which assistance has been sought by
the Associated Charities were carefully
investigated by the association before
the appeal for donations was made to
the public.
Among those who are thus benefited
are poor women with large families Of
children to support: blind men, who have
others dependent even upon them: aged
persons, who through no fault Of their
own are destitute.
There is still hope among those in
charge that all of the money asked will
be subscribed before Christmas day closes.
Eight of the opportunities have been
completely subscribed; some Of them, in
fact, have been oversubscribed. There
remain six opportunities which still lack
some Of the money asked. They are op-
portunities 6, Z, g. 10, IL and 13. Sub
scriptionS have been received. as follows:
Opportunity No. /.
Fund complete, s1s4S4; breadwinner ill.
Previously acknowledged, $1S0.S5; II. s..
Sl.O0; $1Sl.S4.
Opportunity No. 2.
Fund complete. $214.09: widow with
five children Previously acknowledged,
214.09; NJ. J.. NJ. $500; s2l9.09.
Opportunity No. 3.
Fund complete, s116.34; blind breadwin-
ner. Previously acknowledged, $uS-3t;
George w Cool, $500; name. $500;
NJ. L. NJ, $500; sle6.34.
Opportunity No. 4.
Fund complete, $3.50. Elderly
NJ L. NJ, IS. Total. $3.50.
Opportunity No. 5.
Fund complete. sIS11e. Deserted wife
s1S11s: l. G.. LOS No
Name, 81: l.. o. B., ST. Total, $1Sf-6s.
Opportunity No. g.
Blind colored man, five children under
fourteen years. Amount required, $3l2
Previously acknowledged. S117.S4 Mrs.
J. c. Rau. through The Star. So: cash.
through The Star. 81: S. Boyce, through
The Star, ST. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. H..
through The Star. 81; cash. through The
star. ST. George w. Cook. through The |
Star, 81: no name, 81: anonymous, 81;
r. W., sI.o0: l.. G. G., 81; Mr.. and Mrs |
H.. s. Total. S134.34 |
Opportunity No. z.
German widow. five children under ten /
years Amount required. sos |
previously acknowledged, $141.S4. |
lash. through The Star 81; l.. NJ. P, |
through The Star. ST. l.. G., through The |
star. $50: cash. through The Star, 81: |
w. T. w, $1.2o; Mr.. and Mrs. H., 81: NJ. |
+. NJ. S.. Total. $16O0. |
Opportunity No. 8.
Fund complete. s102. Refined old
couple.
Opportunity No. 8.
Widow with three children. Mother /
delicate. Amount required, $3.50. Pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
ADMIRAL DEWEY IS "a.
Hero of Manila Bay to Observe
Birthday Anniversary Tomorrow.

George Dewey, admiral of the navy,
will celebrate his seventy-fourth birth
day anniversary tomorrow. The senior
officer of the navy and hero of Manila
bay was born in Montpelier, VT, Deem
Der 26. 1887. Admiral Dewey has made
no elaborate plans for celebrating the
day, and, it is expected. will dine at
home with a few intimate friends. Hun
dreds of his friends, however, will offer
their congratulations.
Admiral Dewey ended his last sea
cruise October, 1899. and since that time,
as admiral of the navy and as president
of the general board, he has had his
Headquarters in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
May Bring Home Victims of Maine.

The dreadnoughts Utah and Florida,
which are now on their first cruise.
have arrived at Galveston on their way
to Join the Atlantic fleet at the naval
station at Guantanamo, Cuba. They
will remain at the Texas port until
January ID, when they will proceed to
Cuba. Although not yet settled, it is
probable that one or both of these new
warsnips will be utilized in bringing
home in state the bodies of about forty
victims Of the explosion of the battle
ship Maine. recently recovered from
the wreck in Havana haEhoE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

mmmu~n 0F FOOD AND CLOTHING n.u .m ~m.~~~
lief that II allowed to continue his course
he could put the finances Of Persia on
a firm footing In two years more.
Big Powers Objected

Mr. Shusters administration, while
TO be Objectionable to the governments
of Russia and Great Britain. which
have large political and financial in
terests in that country. On the broad
ground that a continuance of the pol
icy adopted by MIR. Shuster was preju-
dicial to the interests and subjects of
Russia. that government, being Unable
70 attain its purposes In any other
way demanded the dismissal of Shus-
ter and sent d large force of soldiers
INTO Persia to enforce its demands.
Great Britain. tacitly at least. agreed
TO the Russian ultimatum. and Persia.
being unable to resist the pressure.
agreed to the Russian terms AL
ter will be compelled to relinqu1sh his
important post. there appears to be
considerable uncertainty to how
Persia will settle its contract obliga-
lions TO the American official who
served il so faithfully.
Persians in the United States asked
this government to interfere in be-
half of Mr. Shuster, declaring that that
was the only way to preserve Persian
autonomy and independence The Sec
rotary of State said that the United
States government was interested In
Mr. Shuster only as an American citi-
zen in the service of "A foreign govern
ment and would see that he was fully
protected in his rights as such citi-
zen. but that it could not take up the
cudgeIs for him as a Persian official
States had no direct official interest in
the national issues between Persia and
Russia or between Persia and Great
Britain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
La Toilette to Stump Ohio.

Senator La Toilette will leave the cap
ital tomorrow on a short speechmaking
trip in Ohio He will speak in Youpgs-
town Wednesday noon. in Cleveland Wed
nesday night and in Cincinnati Saturday
night, utilizing the interim to make ad-
dresses in several small towns. He may
make a few speeches in Indiana and
Illinois before returning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

Word has been received here that the
German emperor has appointed Bernhard
Won Buelow. nephew Of Prince Bueiow.
formerly chancellor OF the German en-
bassy, an attache OF the German en-
bassy to the United States. 1t is not
stated when the new member will ar
rive here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
SCORES MADE WARM
BY BOUNTY OF FIRM
Eighty-Five Needy Boys Re-
Ceive Coats and Shoes From
Saks & Company.

ElStv-hpe OyercOatS were given
away by Saks g. Co today to boys of
unfortunate parents. 1t was the TWEEN
ty-third successive Christmas distribu-
ton by this firm to the poor of the
city. and in addition to the overcoats,
several pairs of shoes. several suits of
clothes and other articles of comfort
were given away to the boys who
seemed little more needy than Others
In addition. some OF the boys received
presents of money from the firm: and
to this generosity, Ronald Splitter, son
of Samuel Splitter. buyer for Saks 4
Co.'S shoe department. sent jar of
money that he has been saving for a
long time for the special purpose of
making a merry Christmas for som9
of the eighty-five
The boys gathered on the 7th street
side of the store as early as o'clock
this morning, evidently believing that
the first corners would be better served
but this precaution was unnecessary.
for Joseph L. SakS and Isaac Cans had
carefully compiled lists of the cases"
and knew each boys wants better than
the boy himself. The family's state
was briefly outlined by the investiga-
tors of the Associated Charities. Each
was pitiful enough, but some of the
parents were shown to be pinched by
the most cruel poverty. For this kind
little extra presents Of shoes and
money and hats were ready.
CHEEKY Welcome for Boys.
One of the best evidences of Christmas
spirit was the CHEEKY welcome given to
the boys by the statesmen and depa rtment
heads who gave up their Christmas morn
ing for the sake Of charity. 1t was truly
merry greeting.
Few of the families had come to a
state through drink. 1t has been noticed
In previous distributions that intemper-
ance has left its stamp on the family of
the man who should provide for it, but
most OF the eight-five boys who were
made warm and happy by the firm this
morning are the unfortunate children of
men and women who have fallen beneath
the weakening effects of tuberculosis
Several visitors called at the store this
morning TO watch the boys. Among them
were o. l.. Darnelle, superintendent of
the National Training School for BOYS:
Mrs Darnelle, Mr.. Ellis, clerk of the
school; Joseph Stra sburger and Mrs.
Strasburger and Mrs. Cans
Among those who helped in the distri-
button were Department Managers George
Daniels, Samuel l.. Phillips, Samuel Spit
ger Edward Nilsson. H. N. Ober, J. ID.
Hughes and Sol Breslauer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Showered With Greetings.

Greetings from many distinguished pub
lie men and women were read to the
boys. Among them were the following:
The President, William H. Taft am
glad to send the Washington newsboys
my hearty good wishes for a very merry
Christmas and year full of success"
Capt, James r. Oyster. president Cham
Der of Commerce. have always had a
profound respect for the newsboys OF
Washington and / am, therefore, glad
to send you today this word of greeting
From your ranks the future will call
journalists. business men, lawyers, doc
tors, engineers and (who really knows)
Presidents of the United States. Wher-
ever you go and whatever you eventually
become, you will surely look back
through the intervening years of labor
upward with pleasure and pride to your
career as newsboys. / congratulate you
upon your present opportunities and upon
the future which beckons you onward and
upward. And today I wish you each and
all from the bottom Of my heart a merry
Christmas and a happy New Year.
Champ Clark, Speaker House If Repre.
sentatives-"Hope the newsboys will have
delightful time ana I've to enjoy many
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Linger About the Tree.

The dinner lasted over an hour. Many
boys fingered in the auditorium after the
meal, looking at the tree and the decor
atoms. All were notified in time to make
good when the afternoon editions were
ready to appear upon the streets. For
newsboys work just as hard on Christmas
day as on any other day.
During the dinner the galleries of the
auditorium were crowded with friends
of the newsboys and by persons who are
interested in their welfare. Many women
were present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25

.oo were presented with tickets which adj
mitted them to the dinner. Then they
proceeded together to the Central Union
Mission
At the mission they were met by Rev.
Zed Fl. Copp who had made the ar
engagements for the dinner.
Admonition and a Joke,
Boys. said Mr.. Copp. this is Christ
mas dinner. You are supposed to eat it,
We are here to eat. and eat we will; but
be as quiet about it as possible No
soup will be served.
This jest was a little too deep for the
majority of the newsies. They didn't
want soup. anyway. They wanted tur-
key and trimmings. and had it.
Upon entering the auditorium a howl
of delight went up. The tables fairly
sroaned under the weight of the Christ
mas viands. No preliminaries were in
obliged in, for the greater part of the
newsboys had gone without breakfast in
order that they might do justice to the
dinner. or for economical reasons
The auditorium was decorated with
holly, evergreenS and ported plants. In
Christmas tree decorated by men who
make their homes in the mission in re-
membrance of their own children. The
newsies each got a present from the
tree. Other presents were there for some
of the destitute children of the District.
President Sends Message.
While President Taft did not dine at
aole with the neWsies. he was there in
spirit. \ letter of Christmas cheer and
greetings to all the boys was sent by
him. When the letter had been read
there was a great shout of approval
The ''poiper moichants" appreciated the
message
There We're other letters from Speaker
Clark. District Commissioner Rudolph,
Thomas c. Moves. president of the Board
of Trade; Capt. James F. Oyster, presi-
dent of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce; Mrs Emma Shelton presi-
dent of the w c. T. L.: Rev. Joseph
Kelly, president of the Pastors Fedora
ton; Judge Julian Mack, president of the
national conference of charities and cor
rection; Mrs. A. a. Birney, president OF
the mothers congress: Mrs. Karr. presi-
dent of the National Working Boys
Home; Mrs. John Hays Hammond and
Miss Mabel Boardman.
The letters were read during and imme-
diately after the dinner. Each one was
ap plauded Some of the letters con-
tanned good advice. All agreed with Mr..
Copp that they would follow it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-25
Shouts of Approval.

Mr.. Copp spoke upon the subject of a
newsbOys' home and club. The idea was
greeted with shouts of approval In fact,
the boys were so enthusiastic that Mr.
Copp said he would go right on with the
scheme. and that he hoped it would not
be long before it materialized. He said
he had called upon many prominent peo-
pie and that they all were interested.
The dinner was a great success. The
guests were given many helpings as
they wanted and made to feel that they
We're there for a good time They took
advantage Of the opportunity.
The newsboys dinner has been an in
stitution in Washington for years. The
dinner today. however, surpassed past
Christmases in quality as we'll as guam
tity of food provided. The edibles were
the best that could be had in Washing
ton markets. The turkeys We're real Yer
mont birds. The cranberres came from
Jersey, while the vegetables were grown
on truck farms near Washington.
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| Widow with three children. Mother
delicate. Amount required, $3.50. Pre-
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22

Mrs. Nellie Noreen went to Min
neapolis on Monday to spend few
days. !.
Miss Emma T. johnson was a
guest at the J. Berg home in At.
water over Sunday.
Emil Christianson of Glenwood
was entertained by Willmar friends
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Smith are
spending the week with MIR. Smiths S
parents in Minneapolis.
Miss Edythe Markle of Litchfeld
has been a guest of Miss Selphia
Larson the past two weeks.
Mrs. Martin Sorenson of Milaca
and Mrs. Ella Rasmussen of Mime
apolis were guests of Willmar
friends over Sunday.
Clarence Lingren of New London
spent Sunday with Willmar friends
while on his way to Pennock where
he has secured work for the sum-
mer.
Miss Hattie Selvig returned from
st. Paul last week and left on Mon
day for Clara City, where she will
have charge of the trimming in the
leading millinery store.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
Celebrate St. Patr1clk's Day.

The wearing of the green was
much in evidence in Willmar on
Friday, when St. Patrick's day was
celebrated bv an entertainment
given bv the ladies Of the A. O. H.
at Carlson's hall. Decorations of
flags and white and green streamers
emblamatic of the occasion were ar
tistically arranged.
An elegant supper was served
from 5 to 8 o'clock on tables decked
with carnations and ferns. From
8-to 9 an entertaining program was
given consisting of Irish ballads,
instrumental music and readings,
and an address by Judge T. o. Gil
bert. The musical. ability of the
little trio from Murdock, Miss Lille
Murphy, accompanist, IL years of
age and Willie and Willis Murphy
10 and 8. cornet and violin players
was exceptional. They more than
delighted all who heard them and
their coming to Willmar. again in
the near future is hoped for. Af-
ter the program there was dancing.
The committee had spared no
pains to make the, affair a pleasing
one and it surely was a pronounced
Sr1ccQSS Z, -,7..
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
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Lucv Peterson was absent .Tne,

Lucy Peterson was absent Tues
day. a.
Iden Rasmussen was absent Mon.
day.
Mildred Parson spent the week.
end at Kandiyohi.
Ruth Hansen, formerly of Tyler
enrolled last week as Freshman.
Miss Marion Hanscom is employ
ed as secretary by Prof. G. A. Foster.
Myrtle Jacobs. formerly Of Will
mar High school visited school last
week.
Mabel Odell and Evalina Nickel
ney enrolled last week as seniors
making the number Of seniors thir-
ty:
Miss Dunn gave the senior Virgil
class an interesting talk on the
Forum at Rome where she visited
last summer.
The Literary program given Satur-
day night proved a great success.
Everything was good but the Fresh
men class play capped the climax.
The proceeds were given to the
Junior class to help out in their
Junior Senior reception.
Base ball practice starts Tuesday
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
MASS MEETING !;
THURS. H NIGHT
Candidates For City Officials to
Be Nominated Tomorrow
Evening al b0ude Hall.

The nominating mass meeting of
Willmar citizens takes place at the
Bonde Hall tomorrow (Thursday)
evening at eight o'clock. A
great deal of public interest is be-
ing taken in the preliminary dis
cussion Of available candidates for
the election, and the prospects are
for a full house Of voters at the
convention. It is just as important
that a good citizen takes part in
the choosing Of candidates as it is
that he votes at the election. AS
long as we are denied the privilege
of q primary election at which any
one can 60 and express his pre-
ference for candidates all by himself
behind the curtain of the election
booth. public mass meeting is the
next. best method Of determining
the peoples choice. Let everybody
turn out to the mass meeting.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22

set of fine homess talent actors who
carried out their parts slendidly
and everybody present felt much
pleased with the performance.
Bethania Ladies Aid meets with
Mrs. Torkel L6ite Thursday this
week. 7z
Services will be conducted in
Georgeville schoolhouse Tuesday
March %. between IL and 10 O clock
by Rev. Tolo.
A basket social and entertainment
will be given in Dist. No. II Friday
evening Mar. %. Everybody well
come to attend.
The Minerva L. Society will meet
IN the RinRville school house Satur-
day evening Apr. l. The subject
for debate will be: Resolved that
the reciprocity law between Canada
and United States should be rati-
fed Everybody welcome. It may
be the last meeting this season.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
NEW PHOTO STU !;
do IN THE CITY
c. A. Baklund win Fit Up a New
Gallery on Second Floor Of
BerkneSS-PeterS0n Corner.

Work has begun to remodel the
second story Of the Berkness, Peter
son & Co.. store block into a first
class photo gallery. The entire
north side. of the second floor will
be used. and a large sky-light is
being placed in the wall. The i'm
provements on the building are to
include heating plant. Mr.. c..
A. Baklund. formerly in business
here in that line, has decided to
locate here again, and it is for him
that the building is being fitted.
Charley says he will spare no ex-
pense to make this studio the finest
in its line in this section of the
state, and has already purchased
the best equipment <obtainable.
We understand ,also, that MIR. j.
e. .Forsberg. the veteran photo
erapher of Willmar. has accepted a
position with Mr.. Baklund.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
CONCERT TONIGHT----THE LAST
NUMBER ON LECTURE COURSE

The Concert Trio, company of
exceptional artists will give ver-
satile, artistic and popular enter
tainment at the PRESBYTERIAN church
this evening. the last in the lecture
course under the auspices of the
Mems League.
The three young ladies compos-
ing this trio are clever musicians
and never fail to please their audi
ences.
Charming personalities and
splendid talent combine to make
the members of this trio favorites
wherever they appear.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
STREET FAIR BOARD MEETS
TO ORGANIZE AND PLAN

At meeting of the Street Fair
Board last Monday evening the
dates for the 1911 Willmar Street
Fair were fixed at Sept. 13, IA, Is.
and 16, the last part of the week
following the state fair. William
=. johnson was reelected as secre-
tary of the Association. $1,000 for
cash premiums were authorized,
and it is expected that the premium
book will be issued much earlier in
the season than has been customary
in the past. Committees !, were
elected to begin the preliminary
work for different features for the
falr. .. ag--,s y
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
kAWNU4 u-
= =, 0Q1l l|%@4@z

kandiyohl, Mar. 2O-August and
John johnson of Willmar visited
with relatives here last week.
Miss Ellen Gabrielson, who has
been staying in Willmar for some
time. spent the latter part of last
week at her home.
Mrs. O. Westerberg and daugh-
ter Edith, of Svea, were guests at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Elmer
johnson from Tuesday until Friday
last week.
A. w. .Linderholm came down
from Clarkfeld Sunday morning to
spend the day with his family here.
Oscar Melander and sister Ida of
Willmar, spent Sunday at the Char
les Frans home at Diamond Lake.
Miss Annie Peterson of Atwater
was here Friday on millinery busl-
ness.
Mrs. Andrew Peterson and chill
dren of Willmar are visitors at the
John Gabrielson home this week.
Another wrestling match will take
place at the hall Thursday evening.
Melvin Samuelson of Willmar has
agreed to throw J. V. and Joe
Holm berg and Oscar Hallen in six
ty minutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Wa]strand of
Willmar were guests at the Swan
Anderson home last week.
About SIS was realized at the So
cial at A. W. Linderholm's.
The Ebenezer Sewing Circle will
meet with Mrs. C. jacobson on
Thursday afternoon. Mich. %.
There will be services at the Eb-
enezer church next Sunday after
noon at the usual time.
The Young Peoples Society of
the Tripolis church will meet Fri
day evening. Mch. "a.
Sunday School will commence
both at the Tripolis and Ebenezer
church on Sunday, April 2.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
w. c. t. u. Have Biz Meetina.

The W. C. 7. U. met Tuesday D.
M. Mar. 81, at the M. E. church.
Over one-hundred members and Wis
itors were present. Mrs. J. R. Pc
terson favored the audience with a
solo. Mrs. Styles gave very in
teresting and helpful report of the
National w. C. T. U. meeting
which she attended last fall. The
contest between the "Reds'' and
Blues" ended. The ''Blues'' be-
ing victorious. Much good has re-
suited from f. the contest. 1t has
brought many new members and
visitors into the organization dur
ing the past winter. A banquet is
to be given in the near future.
The W. C. 7. U. of Willmar has
at the present time over one-hun-
dred members. There is still room
and work for more members in
the organization. Press Reporter.
Willmar tribune., 1911-03-22
Talented Musicians.

A concert of unusual interest un-
der the auspices of St. Agnes Guild
will be given at the Opera House
next Wednesday evening, March 20,
presenting Miss Kathleen Hart, So
loist and Miss Mary Allen, pianist
and accompanist. Miss Hart is not
stranger here, having visited in
the city with her aunt. Mrs. C. E.
Gerretson. She is a musician of
ability and has just returned from
two years study abroad. Miss
Mary Allen is prominent in musical
circles in Minneapolis and has WIS.,
tied here before.