Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1891, Page 3

SHOOTING STARS. “So they sent your poem back. “Yoo, but the editor gave me very faror- able criticism.” “What did he say?" “He maid he was giad to see that I had at last learned to write only on one side of thepsper.”” Upon the pole did Bruin sit For long hours at a time, And sadly sing of woes that cling Aboat a foreign climb. It is eminently proper for a man who is bor- ing for oil to sign his letters “your well- wisher.” ‘The purchaser of brand-new building boom lots is sometimes reminded that there is a site ef disappointment in life. Her Christmas day was very sad; Indeed, she called it shocking, For ghe-declared that all she had ‘Was corns inside her stocking. If the weather bureau can’t provide any bet- ter than this it should at least provide Santa Claus with golosbes. Bend hard, Chicago, to your task, __ Nor time nor effort seek to spare To win the honor that you ask— None but the brave deserve the Fair. “How old is your boy?” “Twelve.” “Can be write?” “Ne.” “Read?” 0." ‘Why, aren't you ashamed to deprive him of an ordinary education?” “Hash! I’m educating him to be an accept- able juror and it’s the terror of my life that he may run away and go to school. parainces mna SOCIAL MATTERS. Mrs. Harrison bas sent out invitations for another large luncheon for Tuesday, December 2% ¥ y the ladies of the White House spent in shopping, Mrs. McKee having to pro- Tide the glitteriug and beautiful objects with which to make the children’s Christmas tree all that their fancy is picturing 1t. This afternoon and evening holds much that is of interest to the social world. Mrs. Howard j ten from 4 to7, to which @large company is bidden, and Mra. Leiter will Feceive her iriends after 4 o'clock. The chief event of the evening is the mar- riage of Miss Elizabeth Sullivan Henry and Representative Hemphill at Epiphany Church at 8 o'clock. A year ago tonight the couple first met at a party given in the West End. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. Ryder Henry of Cambridge, Md., and on ber mother's side is descended from the Sullivan family of Mississippi. Her great grandfather, John Hlenry, was a member of the colonial Congress, the first United States Senator from Maryland, and at the time of his death was governor of that state. Miss Henry resides at 170 M street with her sister, Mrs. Goldsborough. Rev. Dr. Addison of ‘Trinity Church, which the bride has always attended, will per- form the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Dr. McKim. Mr. Zachary is to be best man and ‘Miss May Cox, the maid of honor. The ushers will be Col. George Johnstone, the bachelor member from Georgia, Mr. Walter Da vidge,, Mr.S. Herbert Giesy, Mr. Alex. Lega ‘§ Ryder Henry and Mr. Clement Heury. The bride will wear a full bridal toilet of white silk and talle veiland will return toher home to don a traveling dress, for immediately after the ceremouy Mr. Hemphill takes his bride down south for the holidays, intending to visit his relatives and friends in Chester, 8. C. They will reside at the Shoreham this winter. Mrs. Thomas Riggs has canis out for a tea Tuesday, December 29, to meet the Princeton Glee, Banjo and Mandolin clubs. ‘Miss Ernst will give aluncheon on next Mon- day, December 28. The Chilean minister and Madame Montt will give a dinner on the coming Saturday in honor of Secretary Blaine. Miss Ida Thompson has returned from a short visit to New York. Senor and Mme. Covarrubias expect to getin their ‘residence on Connecticut avenue before Christmas. Senator and Mrs. Dolph’s invitations are out for a dinner to the President and Mra. Har- rison on January 6. Misses Maggie and Belle McKerichar of Glen- wood, D. C., will spend the holidays with relatives in Ontario, Canada. They Miss Marie Decca has returned home for the holidays after a successful tour through five sfates. At Cincinnati and Detroit she was re- ceived with special favor. Auditor Petty is permanently located at 3331 © street, the house he recently purchased. After the interior decorations sisall have been completed it will rank among the prettiest of town Miss Petty is busily en- much of the artistic decorations. e already opened doors to friends and ety will be athome on Thursdays as Mise usual. ‘Miss Carrie O'Bannon bas returned to her home in Fredericksburg. Her stay there de- pends largely upon the condition uf ber health, whieh is improving. Miss Maud Dunlap of Lexington, Va., is the guest of Misses Mattie and Alice Ball at the Aibion in Georgetown, — ———— At Sugpp's you may see some fine wronght- iron piano lamps, complete with shade, at #3 and €10. 492 9tb et. nw. : ete AE ‘The Blaine Club at a Fair. The Blaine Invincible Club will attend the fair at St. Paul's Chapel in a body tonight. ‘The proceeds are for the benefit of the new hall erected in the rear of the church. ‘The club will be beaded by the Capital City Band and at the hall an address will be delivered by ‘Smythe. Contractor Thomas Denies. Contractor Thomas states that the paragraph published on December 15 to the effect that be had abandoned the work on the federal building at Lowell, Mass.. is erroneous. —— A Demurrer Filed. Im the case of the father of the boy Leo Mc- Graw against the District, to recover $10,000 damages on account of the death of the boy by drowning at the bathing beach, Assistant Attor- ney of the District Thomas has filed a de- murrer, raising the question that the declars- ‘tion does not show the pisintiff’s right to re- cover, &c. 96 Piaxo Lars, complete with shade. 8.8. & Bno., 432 9th st. n.w. . Elections of Ofticers. At the stated conclave of De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 4, K.T., held at Masonic Temple last evening the following officers were ‘m. R. Hillyer; secretary, Wm. W. treasurer, John C. Baum; prelate. Homer B. Harlan; marshal, W. H. Barton; war- den, Theobald Frech; guard, Dr. 8. H. H. Me- Kim; sentry, Robert McCutchen; past coun- cor, Morris Keim; auditing committee, Geo. West, Henry D.'Clarke and H.C. Bromley. it Vernon Council, No. 10, Jr. 0. U. A. Thomas E HL M.. has elected the following: C. . Pote, ji Robinson; V. C., Harry W. This morning in the Circuit Court, Judge Montgomery, the verdict of the jury in the case of John K. Brooks against the Baltimore =e HOUSE COMMITTEES. Continued from First Page. Clarke Lewis, O. Scott, J. A. Pickler, H. U. Johnson (Ind.), W. A. McKeighan. Reform in eit Patterson (Ohio), Lawes si} wis ,E. E. WJ. Costu, WAHL Heres (IIL), C, A. Russell, M. Brosius, John Raines. Election of President and Vice President—J. L. Chipman, H. St. G. Tucker, W. H. Crain, Barnes Compton, C. A. C. McClelland, M. K. Gantz, D. A. De Armond, A. RK. Bushnell, L. N. Cox, H. C. Lodge, H. H. Powers, B. E. Doan, M.N. Johnson (N. D. » Eleventh census—W. F. Wilcox, J. W. Owens, W. D. Bynum, T. F. Watson, 8. B. — a W. Bentiey, C. Babbitt, J. W. Laweon (Va.), William Baker, J. D. Taylor (Ohio), C. A. Bou- telie, D. B. Henderson, F. Huff. Ventilation and Acoustics—W.' Stahinecker, Charles Stewart, B. G. Stout, W. C. Dubnurrow, M.D. Wright, James O'Donnell, G. D. Perkins. Alcoholic liquor traffic—W. E. Haynes, KR. H. Clarke, P. G. Lester (Va.), Charles % J G. English, J. W. Bailey, T. Bowman, D. = (Ohio), E. A. Morse, M. BR. Griswold, a Oesoan Irrigation of atid lands—S.W. T. Lanham, J. M. Clancy, L L. Bretz, J. 8. Gorman, F. 8. Coolidge, W. W. Dickson, Jerry Simpson, J. A. Pickler, C. 8. Randall, N. M. Curtis, W. Sweet, J. Immigration and_naturalization—H. Stump, J. W. Covert, Wm. Elliott. J. A. Geissanbeimer, J.P. Epes, Rt. W. Fyan, D.D. Hare, F.P. Co- barn, J. H. Ketchum, E. H. Funston, M. B. Wright Columbian exposition—A. C. Burburrow, J. B. McCreary, J. B. Reilly, G. W. Honk (Ohio), Joseph Wheeler, W. D. Lagan, J. J. Little, Wm. Coggswell, Nelson Dingley, J. McKenna, J. P. Dolliver. ‘The reading of the assignments was listened toaitentively, but without any manifestation of approval or disapproval. A RESOLUTION AND AN OBJECTION. Mr. Rusk (Md.) offered a resolution directing the committee on accounts to designate the committees to which clerks would be allowed. The Speaker stated according tothe under- standing had Saturday no business would be transacted, but added thatas this was an im- portant though formal matter the resolution might be considered by unanimous consent. Mr. Breckinridge (Ky.) objected. Mr. Meredith (Va.) atinounced the death of his ir, W. H. F. Lee, and ase mark of respect the House adjourned to meet Tuee- day, January 6. +2 TO CONSIDER DISTRICT LAWS. Sketches of the Members of the House Dis- trict Committee. THE COMMITTEE REGARDED A8 A STRONG ONE— CHAIRMAN HEMPHILL'S FORMER SERVICE—MEM- BERS WHO HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE IN MUNICI- PAL AFFAIRS. Speaker Crisp has given the District of Columbia « strong committee, composed in part of members who have served on the same committee before, and all of whom have had such experience in municipal affairs as to fit them for this particular duty. The committee on the District has ceased to be regarded by members as one of little importance. Tt bas come to be understood that the people of the whole country, and not the residents of Wash- ington alone, take a very deep interest in the capital city of the nation: that the people of the larze cities of the land and those of the back counties take'a pride in Washington and take an interest in all that is done to make it a model capital,tocompare with any capital of the world. Members dis covered that they are not buried out of thesight of their constituents when they go on’ the Dis- trict committee, and some of the most capable men in the House find it » very congenial as- signment. CHAIRMAN FEMPAILL. Mr. Hemphill, the chairman, requires no introduction tothe peo- ple of the District, all of whom will receive the announcement of his assignment to that position with satisfac- tion, oceasioned by con- fidence that the inter- ests of the District will not suffer in his hands. He hee already rendered valuable services on that committee, under- taking the hard work which necessarily de- volves on its members with diligence, im- partiality and an appreciation of the impor- tance of the work, while his high stand- ing among his colleagues on both sides of the House has made effective his efforts to secure needed legislation. After hav- ing served on that committee for some time he was anxious for a change of assign- ment that he might have more time fo devote to other matters of legislation, and it was with reat reluctance that he consented to accept the chairmanship of this committee. There was a very earnest desire on the part of the people of the District that he should continue in a position where they could get the benefit of bis experience and ability. und he finully was induced to rerve at a considerable personal sacritice. For the past several years he has rendered excellent service to the District in the House, and the people of the District have come to look upon him as one upon whom they can depend to secure for them a fair hearing. ‘MR. HEARD. Mr. Heard of Missouri has had long service on this committee also and is familiar with the needs of the District. He is an active worker, an old and experienced memberand hasalready done good service. He is a hard work’r and takes a deep interest in the welfare of the Dis- trict, understanding ite needs and appreciating the fact tuat, while Washington is the city of the nation, activity and constant watchfui- ness aro necessary to secure for it the proper consideration of Congress. He is a lawyer by profession and considers the questions that come before the committee from a legal stand- point. Before coming to Congress he was chair- man of the ways and means committee of the Missouri legislature and the judiciary and universitp committees. He was elected to the Forty-ninth Congress and since then bas been prominent in the House. MR. RUSK. since the ¢Forty-ninth Congress, when he was elected to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Cole, and is one of the most popular men in that body, besides being regarded 'as one of t! handsomest. Being a Representative from ftimore, which is sister rather than a rival city of Washington, he has through the schooling of ‘municipal affairs which a man through before he gets to be a Representative of a large city in Co! gress, and takes. deep interest in the welfare of the District. He is a gbod worker and a talker, with a commanding presence on the floor, and possesses a popularity which ear- ries with it influence. MR. RICHARDSON. Mr. Richardson is » man of experience and high standing in the House. He seldom does much talking to House, but works intel- ligently upon matters left to his charge and informs ‘House clearly as to the result of his labors. He has been im Washington, long enough to take an interest in the city, and is broad enough to ap- preciate its claims to consideration at the - hands of He isa very tali nnd slen- der man, quick in motion and lends a rendy oa and a clear understandi: to nite tion of affairs, He ‘will 18 all proba ity make anexcelient member of the District committee. He is a lawyer by profession, and is a Mason of third degree, holding igh rank in the thirt; ‘degree, MB. FELLOWS. Mr. Fellows of New York is anew member, Without experience in national legislation or any particular knowledge of District affairs, but he is the sort of man to make an excellent THE EVENING army from there and served through the war. He has served in the Arkansas state senate; was sasistant district attorney of New York in 1869, and was elected district attorney in 1887. MR. COBB. Mr. Cobb of Alsbama is regarded as one of the strong men of the Hose. He usually has little to say on the floor, but is always well in: informed on affairs of his committee and gives “evidence of a thorough study of questions that come before him. He is a man of jnglicial temperament and has » very clear understand- al. Ho will probably be rs of the committee. ‘MR. JOHNSON. Mr. Johnson of Ohio 1s an active young man who is serving his first term in Congress, ‘tnd who, in the very outset, became widely known throughout the country by reason of his activity and skill as one of the managers of Mr. Mills’ speakership canvass. He is rosy cheeked, rotund and full of amiable qualities, which make him popular, and good business ualities. which have madethim rich. He is a right and progressive man in politics and has been very active in municipal affairs at home. He has a very wide experience in railroad affairs and with municipal affaire. He was at one time secretary and later superintenden? of the Central Passengers’ Railroad Company of Louisville, Ky., and ownsa strect railroad in In- dianapolis, one in Cleveland, and is a manu- facturer of steel rails. MR. BELDEN. Mr. Belden has had experience on this com- mittee before and ls well informed on District affairs, besides being ex- perionced in munici affairs generally. He has been mayor of Syra- cuse, and is interested in banking, manufac- turing and’ mercantile pursuits. For many Fears he was extensively engaged in railrondeand public improvements throughout the coun- try. He ia a manwell beyond the prime of life, ant eur a nigh lace ax a counselor in the republican party of is state. He is a shrewd and active business man. MR. HARMER. Mr. Harmer isa broad- minded and liberal man, and is one of the most opular in the House. In his own city of Philadelphia he is so well thought of that he bas found it impos- sikie «to retire. from Congress when he intended to do so, and his election from’ first tolast bas been without effort on his part. In business and in politics he has been successful beyond ordinarv'succes- ses. He has two homes— one in Philadelphia and one in ington— and his popularity spreads out in a broad circle around kim. -Hels's man who would take a pride in having the eapital city of this countr the handsomest and most perfect in the world. Before coming to Washington as member of the Forty-second Congress he bad been inti- mately associated with the city government of Philadelphia. He served four years in the cit; council und was recorder of deeds for Philade phia for three years. ‘MR. Post. Mr. Post of Ilinois has been a valuable mem- ber of the District committee before and has such knowledge of District affairs as to render his selection for continued service on that com- mittee particularly desirable. He has given his most earnest attention to the District affairs that have been bronght to his notice. He is a man_of attainments, has a distinguished record as a soldier and has been in the consular service, having been consul general at Austria- Hungary. -He has been in the House since the opening of the Fiftieth Congress. MR. COGGSWELI. Mr. Coggswell is one of the solid men in the House, who bas shown himself to bea valuable member in any position. As a member of the ap- ropriations committee e has won a reputation as a worker and bis amia- bility has rendered him very popular amonz his colleagues. He has had experience as mayor, &c. of his own city and’ un “ derstands local needs and 1s also well in- formed as to District matters by reason of his committee ser His familiarity with the work of the House, in which he has taken an active part since he entered the Filtieth Congress, and his influence on account of the respect in which he’ is held by his colleagues, render his services of value to the District. MR. MEREDITH. Mr. Meredith has long been prominent in politics in Virginia. He has entered for bis first term in Congress, but is said to be a man of capacity and activity, which promises him a useful career inthe House. His district adjoins the District of Columbia, and he isinterested in theaffairsof Washington. He isa hard worker, a good lawyer, experi- enced in public life and popular. {t is‘ex- pected that he will make a very good member of the District committee. MR. CADMUS. Mr. Cadmus of New Jersey is aman of ex- perience and isa practical business man. He was prominent in New Jersey politics before his election tc Congress. In business affairs he been successful, and is regarded as a man of judgment and of general good qualities. pres sear iy An Exciting Runaway. Pedestrians on 15th street, opposite the treas- ury, were considerably startled this afternoon at about 1:30 o'clock by the spectacle of a horse running away and dragging behind him an overturned carriage and a man who had been thrown out. He was holding on to the reins, and had it not been for the prompt work of ‘@ small colored boy, who ran out into the street and stopped the animal, there would have been great damage done. When the man was picked up he seemed to be unconscious, but it was soon found that he was very badly intoxicated and had not sustained any injuries. He had let his horse get beyond his control, and as he swept around the corner from Penn- sylvania avenue one of his wheels caught in oue of » buggy standing by the curb and both a spsatal een belonging to the bank ial policeman, m1 at te corer of New York avenue and 15th treet, ran down and then. hurried off to call @ patrol wagon, for. it was. fosred. that the ‘man was’ badly injured: gone, however, the eeclf and was helped into his carriage. A col- ored boy got in with him and they started off toward Georgetown at a rapid pace. Thes had just reached the upper corner of the treasury when the patrol it whiske posite wie tas For the Starving Poor of Russia. X. X. sends $1 to Tux Stax for the benefit of the starving poor of Russia. a To Contest Katie H. Olmstead’s Will. Today a petition was filed by Linda Hutchin- son Ball in the Probate Court by Mr. Enoch Totten asking that the order admitting the the celed, and that issues be framed in the of the will for trial bya jury. Justice arule to show cause PI on with three in | th around the lower coraek ~*~ WHAT CHILDREN DID. Pupils of the Public Schools Give Liberally for the Poor. A BIG DONATION PARTY. = ERILY, IT IS MORE Dlesssed to give than to This is a statement that is as old as the hills and as well estab- lished. It is not a theory. It is a fact that has béen proved by the experience of ages. To give is as much of a blessing to the giver as to the re- cipient. This is not original, either. If it had never been found out before, however, the student of human nature could find it abun- dantly demonstrated in this city. For s number of years past there have been efforts on the part of the students in the public schools to do what they could in the way of contributions to relieve the and needy. Some havo helped the poor in their midst while others have taken a more or less active pag in assisting in the work of the Children’s Christ- mas clubs. In Sonth Washington and in tome of the other school divisions the schools have turned over the bulk of their contributions to the police for distribution among the podr of that section. This worked well, for the police in their rounds have a splendid chance to know of cases of real desti- tution where relief is necessary. The Asso- cinted Charities ard the G.A.R. have also done splendid work in the way of making Christinas aday of happiness for those who might other- wise go hungry. This year when the fact became evident that there were to be no Christmas clubs Tux Evexixa Stan made the suggestion that the plan which had worked so well in some of the sections of the city should be extended to all and the children should hold a sort of general pound patty, each one bringing something that would help some needy person. ‘There are in the public schools of Washington about 37,000 children. Start an army like that to work doing ktodly acts, and what man can estimate the good that must result? Not only does a supply of provisions and clothing make a most welcome addition to the scant ions of an impoverished family, bat iit fee child that ministers to their needs @ lesson is learned that never A MERRY CHRISTMAS. is forgotten. If there sre sermons in stones, how much more of good thero must be in acts of practical charity. It is almost needless to say that Tux Stan's suggestion re- ceived the approval of the District Commis- sioners and of the superintendent of schools. ‘The plan was made known to the supervising principals of the various divisions and by them it was explained the teachers. “Asa result in almost every school room in the city the scholors were in- vited to bring to the buildings their donations yesterday or today. ‘These articles were to be collected there and turned over to the three organizations through which it was decided they would best reach thos for whom they were intended. HOW THE PUPILS RESPOXDED. How was the suggestion received by the scholars? Well, if the readers of Tur Star had made the rounds of the school buildings this morning, as Tx Stan's reporters did, the uestion would have been answered to the sat- faction of every one. Great pil of tea,coffee, sugar, rice, potatoes, clothes, toys, dolls, shocs and a hundred and one articles besides would have told you more clearly than cold type that the children had entered ito the spirit of Christmas and were only too glad to join hands in the good work of making others happy. Yesterday the paper wrapped parcels began to make ‘appearance and today they were ¢oming in in a steady stream that gave promise any a hearty meal. ‘And what a bappy lot of children they were. To'the teachers who are interested in the de- velopment of their characters this was the most delightful part of it all—the evident pleasure children took in doing acts of kindness. Wee little tots that have just started ont on the paths of learning and have not yet had time tolearn that there is no royal road thereto came trudging to school this morning with packages of food or articles of clothing, that they handed over to their teacher, who placed them in the rapidly growing piles If she planted kisson the rosy cheeks of sucha Youngster do you wonder? LESSONS NOT IN TRE BOOK®. + There was not much studying of books in the schools this morning, but many a one has learned a lesson of love and charity that was vastly more valuable. It was the last day be- fore vacation and most of the schools were closed at noon. In many of the rooms the children were given a Christmas celebra- tion of theirown. On the blackboards were chalk drawings of Christmas bells and holly branches and old Santa and bis reindeers and all the other drawings that aro appropriate to thi the year. In the lower grades many of the children recited poems that were full of mention of the bells that ring, of the new-born King. of the old year and Christmas cheer, and Christmas carols were sung right merrily. The contributions of articles by the children were far more numerous than were anticipated. The schools were given the choice as to how their gifte should be disposed of. Some picked out one of the three agencies t had been selected beforchand, while others decided that they would give for Particular cases of need that were known of either by the teachers or by the scholars themselves. In some cases there were chil- IX THE SCHOOL Room. dren in the schools whose families are in need and who find its hard task to keep ‘their children at their desks, In euch cases the other pupils learned how charity begins at home. Asa rule the donations were articles of real worth, and while most of the clothes had STAR WASHINGTON. D.c. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1891. if they did come by ones and twos. So the good work went on all over town, and when the wagons went aroun: them from Russia, one from Germany and one from Buigaria, The latter is one of a family of four live all in one room. ‘The only wage earner in the family receives 50 cents a day at mending shoes, Their room is given rent free by some kind-hearted people. Under ordi- nary circumstances how much of a Christmas do You suppose that little girl would bave had? it the is huving a lovely time this year asa result of the kindly spirit that eeema to have taken sucli.a strong hold on the little ones. It seemed that not one of foreigners had ever owned a doll. “Ho,” said one of tho more fortunate ones, “L’ve got seventeen.” “That's nothing.” remarked another, “I guess I've got cightcen.” It so happened that the young lady teacher learned of this circumstance and asked her little girls if they did not think it would be lovely for those that had more toys than they needed to share with the others who had none. They all thought so and GENEROUS LITTLE ONES. today four little girls, who never had a doll, are tho proud possessors of four prettily dressed dolls, and they're just about the bap- pest children in town, with the possible ex- ception of the four little girls that gave their dolls away. At 12 o'clock today the children had a prettily trimmed Christmas tree and after their celebration of the day a stout col- ored man picked up the tree, decorations and all, and carried it off tothe room where the Bulgarian family lives. The children in that room have learned a lesson that was better than any to be had from books. And this was only one of many such incidents, Andeed it is better to give than to receive. THE EAST WASHINGTON SCHOOLS. Tho pupile of the East Washington schools, including the East Washington High School, responded with alacrity to thé invitation to make Christmas donations for the poor. When school opened this morning the teach- ers’ desks in the several schools were Jaden with all manner of contributions. There were clothing, food jand even candy and toys for the destitute. One little tot, seven years of age. brought to the Peabody building a‘doll baby all wrapped up in a care- ful manner, with the inscription, “From Santa, Claus,” scratched in rude characters. IN THE GEORGETOWN SCHOOLS. This morning the corridors of the Curtis school building contained a large and assorted stock of groceries, fuel, clothes, toys, &c., brought there by the pupils of the various grader to be distributed ainong the poor and needy of the District. A call was made on the children a few days agoand the teachers are much gratified at the liberality of the response. Later in the day commitices from the various charitable organizations will call at the school and get the donations. The pupils of the schools seem to be prond tobe able to assist in the slightest way their more unfortunate brothers and sisters, and it is said many a little one has given up a cher- ished toy that others might be happy at this joyous season. THE COLORED SCHOOLS. This year, as in previous years, the children attending the colored schools will do what they can to contribute to the Christmas joy of the poor. Only in one instance will a Christmas dinner be given, and that will be at the Briggs school. In all the other schools the children have given money, provisions and clothing, which are to be distributed among the poor. In many instances the money con- tributions will’be handed over to the mana, of the Home for Friendless Girls on Meridian Hill. The practice is also followed of making use of the funds collected for the pur- chase of coal and groceries for those in need. The teachers in the schools endeavor as far as possible to ascertein the cases of need in the immediate vicinity of the school buildings, and an effort is made by each school to care for their own poor. ‘Tho work done by the col- ored schools is of avery practical character and those in need of relief and those giving the relief are brought im contact through the medium of the teachers, who are in a position to know about the circumstances and con- dition of the parents of the pupils, and also through them of the poor in the same A COLORED SANTA CLAUS, neighborhood. Where money is con- tributed the teachers in some of the schools buy clothing or cosl or whatever else may be needed, and see personally that it reaches the homes where the greatest need exists, ‘The pupils of the Wormley and Phillips schools, in Georgetown, are contributing clothes and provisions. An arrangement has been made by which these supplies will be sent to Mount Zion Church, where they will be re- ceived by acommittee of citizensand distributed to the poor. The money given by the pupils of the Gar- nett and Sumner buildings will be sent to the Home for Friendless Girls. Both money and groceries are being contri- buted by the pupils of the Randall building, and the principal, Mra, Tucker, assisted by the teachers, will use the money in the purchase of fuel, and will then seo that both the groceries and the fuel reach the persons for whom they are intended, The jlome for Friendless Girls is also being | I remembered by the pupils of the Cook and Banneker vchools, A part of the money thus contributed will be used in buying clothing for general distribution among the poor in the immediate vicinity of thess buildings. The pupils of the Lovejoy, the Slater and Jones schools propose also to asuist the good work which is belug done ‘bythe home. In the Briggs School building, 224 and E streets, a Christmas dinner will be given to the poor next Thursdsy. This is the only dinner ‘that will be giren this year by the children of any of the colored schools. As in former years, the dinner will be served under the direction of a committee assisting the children, who, on that occasion, will be the geen “service thoy were warm. ni "good | ovts for many a y yet, an les IN THE SECOND SCHOOL DIVISION. ese Were numerous pacl of cloth s ee Hist could be made up wiwort mach dimiculty | | Mt-N.P. Gage, supervising principal of the In fact it looked a6 though: the sequeat sate | second division, was highly gratified at the in Tae Sean by the chairman of the | amount of charities bestowed in that division Telief committee of the G. had by the scholars, In this division are the Sea ¢ he said that they wanted any- thing that would be of use to a poor person. _ MOW THE COLLECTION GnEw. In many of the schools, especially of the older grades, there were contributions of Henry, Moss, Abbott and Webster Dalldings and the amount of food, clething and other material ted was enough to fill sev- wagons. The oods = contributed in. this. division are to divided between the Associated Charities and the Grand pie PREPARING FOK THE FAIR. The Display That Will Be Made by the Nicaraguan Government. Senor Raymond Mayorga, secretary of the Nicaraguan legation in this city, givesa very interesting account of the work being done in this country for the exposition at Chicago, and hhe says that the display of Nicaragus will coed in magnitude and interest that made at the Paris exposition in 1889. The Nicaraguan government ited Don Antonio’ Salaverti a mo ner ie Si actions af artic sa to be erat to Chi- cago. Mr. Mayorga aa: tent person, who Iias ‘much experience in this kind of work, as shown by Nicaraguan building at the Paris exposition, which was ad- mirably and by his most skilfull Classification of the reat variety of objects President Sacasa is deeply interested in se- curing for N: ‘a great successat Chicago, and bas issued such instructions as necessary to secure aS his country an npn tn will be appropriate in every t to r the idea of commneanersting in America the event of its discovery by Chi jam- bus. President Sacasa has written to Senor Mayorga in regard to this matter and says that Nicar: will omit no effort to in ¥ manner in the great exhibition. Senor Salaverri has sent to all wo pew towns of Nicaragua, to be distribut among the people, printed instructions as to the proper manner of collecting and sending to him the articles to be exhibited at Chicago. These in- structions are preceded by a list of all the ob- jects which the commissioner wishes to be sent to him for that purpose according to his plans. The government assists Senor Salaverri in every possibly way. Senor Salaverri has the use, gratuitously. of the telegraphic wires and ‘the railroads of the government, and the local authorities lend him everywhere all moral and material aid. Senor Mayorga says that two of the most in- teresting features of the Nicaraguan exhibit at Chicago, and the preparation of which has al- ready been commenced, will be a collection of Indian antiquities and Nicaraguan works of art. A native artist of the country has carved on the shell of @ cocoanut the portrait of Mr. Blaine, between the flags of the United States and Nicaragua, and with" facsimile of the route of the Nicaraguan interoceanic canal at the foot of the engraving. Arich collection of mineral works is now being made and the works of Marcelo Seto, a Nicaraguan composer of great genus, and the author of the triumphal march called “Go Auead Americe,” will prominently appear in it. Great preparations for the exhibition are in PreKtess throughout the whole republic. verybody, from the president to the hum- blest citizen, sympathizes with the exposition and its purposes. It is believed that the canal company will greatly aid the government in securing success at Chicago, as it did at Paris. The com set there a large-size model im relief of the canal, which was in all respects a true work of art and in which it expended over 4,000. It is said that the company proposes to expend much more at Chicago, and that noth- ing will be left undone by it to co-operate with the government of Senor Sacasa to the best possible representation of Nicaragua at the world’s fai ee IS MAUPASSANT INSANE? Stories Circulated by Jealous Rivals of the Celebrated Novelist. ‘The stories circulated as to Guy de Maupas- sant’s insanity turn out to be entirely without foundation and due to the jealousy of unsuc- cessful rivals in literature, writes the Paris correspondent of the New York World. Maupss- sant is somewhat broken down with overwork, and suffers from that kind of nervous exhaus- tion usnal in all exhaustive professions, but there is ro reason to say that bis brain is weak- ened or his reason impaired. Just as Dumas the elder was never so happy as when he left Paris for his favorite country house called Monte Christo, after the most famous of his novels, so Mau it finds his chief pleasure in visiting the ports on the Riviera in bis yacht Bel Ami, which he has named after his most popular work. For the last few days he has been ou a cruise, and left Caunes this week for Nice, where he has many friends and some near relations. Much interest has been taken in this case by the leading physicians of Paris,and in this con- nection a Word reporter called upon Dr. Char- cot, who said to him: “All men of letters, poetsand musicians have, in my opinion, a tile loose, more or less. Wha’ that some of them seem still gune; but, mark my words,their turn will co Just look here at this little English work whi Ihave read lately; it is called ‘Insanity and Genius,’ and is almost unknown and unheard of. I picked it up by accident. “It points ont that all men of talent are mad because of insomnia and the undue pressure on the brain power; citing Shakespeare, Byron, Victor Hugo and’ Gounod—all, ull crazy. So you see it is useless to come to me for an opin- ion, because there can be no two opinions on the subject.” When asked if medical men, whose lives are devoted to the practical and theoretical study of science, were Dr. Charcot replied: “Au revoir, monsieur. Come and see me again whenever ‘you want any in- formation in my power to give you, but re- member that men of talent are all ‘mad, every one. The consensus of opinion among leading phy- sicians is that M. de Maupassant is merely suf- fering from a tired brain, and only needs rest and relaxation. Nothing Left of the President. ALondon dispatch to the New York Herald says: ‘A statement was made in American papers recently that theUnited States frigate President, which was captured’ by the British squadron in 1815 and is now used as a drill ship for the naval reserve in London, should, ase matter of courtesy, be returned to the American govern- ment for the pu: of exhibition at the Chicago fair in The British government will do nothing of the sort, so I was informed today by one of the lords of admiralty, because the original President was taken to pieces inJune, 1818, and the t now lying in the West india docks in London was built at Portsmouth im 1829, on the lines of the American ship. ‘Therefore there is nothing to return.” ‘The Author of “Box and Cox” Dead. Maddison Morton, who wrote more “curtain raisers,” amusing farces. and light comedies than any other dramatist known to our died Monday in England. There is scarcely & playgoor in the United States who has not laughed over the roaring fan of “Box and Cox” and the wit and humor of “Lend Me Five Shil- ings.” It would be im; ty at Ba was lot, it : rt Lora Larmax, 981 F street, in- land. The store is open of ASSAILING CHRISTIANITY. the Baby McKeo and the Baby Cleve- | Charges ever madeagainst Christianity, They are infinitely more mischievous than former works, If you have not yet decided what to get fore | because they are ‘not written in the mandarie Present go into Witwanra & Epmoxsron’s, | dialect, but in the vernacalar of the people. 1205 Penneyivania avenue, and you will be sure to find something in the of jase that will answer have an endless cups and aa your purpose exactly. variety of individual What can make a more satisfactory hotiday | bie This is evidence to prove that Chon Han had way of china oF ett | piocks made for the books end that thonsands of copies were strack off under his orders, Yet, although five people in Hiuangpi are to be ished for selling the books, the author an@ friends have not been prosecuted. In fact ift than a lot of visiting cards? If you think | they are understood to laugh at foreie is is & good suggesti: to Ki at 1012 Peangyivanie ‘sronne i Sess If you want.to have any of your walls re- d'workmnnshipstop inal Hesoosere an ‘mansbi} at and good ip stop inat HexpERsox's, R.C. Lewim & Sox, 1421 New York avenue, have on hand » splendid stock of articles for gentlemen's use that make capital Christmas Rilte. How abouts pair of gloves or a stylish wilk muffler? s of a pair Bold spectacles make » good to be had of F. M ‘The Remington stan: typewriter has been Bexxpicr, ‘This is the season of entertainments and BYaox 8. Apaws, the printer at 512 11th street, = ~ to —— eo and Led ete, plac and bills and programs rinted attractively ‘and at the lowest tates, Rood’ taste ts claiised to be characteristic of the work done at this office. What could be » moro novel, entertaining ne ty mas an Edison phonograph? It become the silent but alert amanuensia, the gifted language teacher and the brilliant en- tertainer, reproducing musical selections, reci- tations and the songs of the greatest artists. Learn more about it from the Coumpia PHoxo- Ouaru Compan, 627 E street, The time has been when only the wealthy conkd own 9 piano, or at least those moderatcly wealthy. low different now. Any home where bas been kindled a spark of musical genins can hope to possess a really good in- Strument. There is no economy in buying any other. W. G. Metzerorr & Co. of 1110 F street have in stock a large supply of Hardman, K. ball and other pianos and organs, which will be sold to purchasers on time. ,No better gift could be ‘bought fora girl or’s boy who bas given evidence of musical talent. That one Purchave will bind together s housshold as nothing else car R.A.Gorpsx is an acknowledged authority on all thet relates to game and fish. At his stalls in the Center Market everything in this line may be obtained. His Christmas decorations are alone worth a trip to the market, and every Variety of fish and game from Maiue to Calitor- Ria is in stock. Nothing can be more scceptable to a gentle- man than some nice initial handkerchiets, a Pair of embroidered suspenders, a silk muttier, & pair of kid or nice lined gloves, a handsome scarf, « neat umbrella, some dress shirts or un- derwear or any of the numerous articles that may be found at Loxs & Hinsu’s, No. 912 F street. ‘The International Market, corner 12th and E Streets, 8. L. Hoover & Co., managers, have # choice line of meat for Christmas d nuers. Christmas is near at hand, but Cant Prrer- sen has in his store at 427-9 7th street a com- plete line of diamonds, watches and jewelry. Have you thought about « lamp as a suitable resent for Christmas? The imperial lamp is ighly recommended and comes in a number of attractive forms. Fraxcis Musien, 905-307 9th street, sells it and gives « gallon of astral oil with every lamp. Janvis, 426 9th street, is selling a rich mix- ture of candy at 25 cents per pound or five pounds for a dollar. Candy 1s almost neces- sity at this time of year, For people who want « plum pudding for Christmas dinner, and everybody does, the home-made plum pudding made by Mrs. Tay- Jor is blessing. ‘They are on sale at Buyay's store, 608 Pennsylvania avenue. A first-rate place to go for guns of all sorts, but all good, is J. H. Kuemtiye’s, 1206 Penn- sylvania avenue. The little ones must have candy for Christ- mas and wena of nuts, raisins, gs, grape had ‘at bottom prices at Maxocve & Joxzs’ corner M and 32d streets northwest. Good Liquors of every kind can be obtained there At Gazconr Bros’., 2134 Pennsylvania ave- nue, diamond rings, eatrings, opera glassesand cathedral gong clocks can be bought at cost. Store open at night. ——__ ‘The Hoover Will Case Settled. In the Probate Court today, Judge Hagner, in the matter of the estate of John Hoover, signed an order relieving the collectors, Messrs. Worthington, as such, making allowance for Messrs. Morris J. Hamilton and C. C. Cole, and appointing Mr. A. A. Birney aiministrator of the estate on giving bond in #90,000. It will be remembered that prior to the death of Mr. Hoover he made @ will leaving the bulk of his estate to St. Aloysius Church and other Catholic institutions, to the exclusion of ‘most of his next of kin. These were shew. and neices and they attacked the Validity of the will and it was set aside, but the caveators took the case to the General Term, where it is on the calendar. The action taken today euds the litigation over the will, as it is Unde-stood that a compromise has been agreec upon by which the bulk of the estate goe> to the cavea~ tors(beics) and that the legateer, wadir the rale, will come in fora pro rata of a eyccitied sum agreed upon, but this is not mad. public. tsvatccsntosy A Pastor Surprised. ‘The members and friends of Metropclitan A. M. E. Church tendered their pastor, Rev. Suk N. Becket, a grand surprise last evening aud bestowed upon him many usoful as well as or- namental presents. Mr. Hunter, superintend- ent of the Babl Pech members & bath school, spoke’ in behalf of of the church and the response by Rev. Becket was extremely bappy. ra: erat Working s Graveyard Story. There seems to be a fraud now going the rounds of the city who has invented a story attempts to bring them to justice as the caump of rioting. —_—— Daty Devotving Upon Joseph Chamberiate, In an editorial discussing the effects of the death of the Duke of Devonshire the Londos Times eave that the duty devolves upon Joseph Chamberiain of securing by circumspection and moderation the cordial and efficient worke ing of the Unionist Alliance. GALLYRIES, 3221 PA. AVE, 1217 F ST., 916 7TH BT. cco Terr co ¢ t 6 a Qo f U co fT Ye ORRR ER ghny Ree £ RR i RE vu Kk K Ree ALL THE NEWEST PUBLICATIONS Fl 18 ETCHINGS, ENGRAVINGS, MEZZOTINTS, PuoTOS, a Larve Assortment of CHRISTMAS NOVELTIFS. WATER COLORS BY NEW YORK ARTISTS. a2 TF oo uo op PP BESS ta tbe ALF ANNOUNCEMENT. CITIZENS and STRANGERS are. 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He is described as a well- reseed white man of about forty years of age, wearing a black mustache, and to Mrs. Sarah Page of 406 7th street southwest he represented last ‘week that he was a stone cutter from New York and having visited the cemetery he found that the tombstone over her hus- band’s grave had been blown downand “Ladter’ Wool Skirts, extra teas. #1 So den Gente Ties wort nou te, toe for Bee, each: ‘exire Heavy Canton Drawers, Dress Flannel, 1 yar Turar Is No Danorn eo (Cali and look at our ‘SUN DIAL, GILT EDoR, ECLIPSE ana RELIABLE. myl9tr_ WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANT. SEES _ SASRIBOTOS O00 L20RT COMPA, EE ec gmp tes Ay Pt eae tem Ata