Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1892, Page 5

Dex Don't let Christmas come and ¢o withont the chil- fren seine Saint Nicholag The jolly satht has fresh freasares for the giant Christuias tres in the Palais Royal window. See him dress it: Tonight, from 7 to S\ tomorrow, from 10 to 1! sm. and 4to p.m Viarvans Suorrixa Gowx To Cuntstas Passext Sexxens TUR BARGAIN SPOTS OF THE PALAIS ROYAL ARE TOLD OF. forchatcs of five thonsama | ts, knots and fonr-tn-banda. Tiuttoms, Neck Cheins, Lace JUDGE McCOMAS’ NOMINATION. No Charges, but Merely Suggestions for In- ‘iry—Ne Doubt of His Confirmation. It turns out that the “charges” against | Judge McComas are merely “suggestions” for inquiry by the Senate judiciary committee, _ made for the purpose of causing delay of action on the nomination. No one has gone so far as to make charges on his own responsibility, and | no Senator in the opposition is willing to admit | that he believes that anything detrimental to Judge McComas’ personal character can be found. The democrats who are opposing his confirmation place their opposition on political grounds alone and will not take responsibility for any impeachment of Judge McComas’ character. To secure delay, however, the ground bas been taken that it is the duty of the committee to lock thoroughly into the whole question of the fitness of the tion and that if there is any intimation of a good reason why the Senate should not confirm there should be an investigation to de- termine whether there is any foundation for the objection. No one has filed formal charges with the committee. but the fact that some one has made hearsay allegations indirectly reflect- ing upon Judge McComas itheld by the oppo- sition to be sufficient reason for an investiga- tion, especially as the tions are said to come from a republican. Not willing that even an insinuation of this sort should go unchal- longed the committee on judiciary got authority from the Senate to send for persons and papers 4 will go out with a drag net to find if there any one who will make the charges suggested or furnish any sort of reason other than politi- cal why Judge McComas should not be con- NO QUESTION a8 TO Ms CONFIRMATION. old and silver, that ween 0 three | 81.50) SUR Garters ins box from | © eo FURS Metts of Wack Hare edtucnd to 8. from | Be Kaman Hare red . aLa5 Ae | trakban * Hare Capes reduced to #2 98 on to $6.95 from h Be The 30. tre Mititary Cape a Seni to $30 fro \ Ladies’ B an, binek and gray. ¢ set Bear $8 from Be | Children’s Seis Also Baby Carriage Kobes at one- | hte lowe than prey lin | Wrappers, | tis ount. Remember that | reed | don theae oar nes of Transparent | Also Mantesre and shavtne | Redriced from 8450, ‘ancy Cart | ‘lothes Brash, | dozen of the Ladies" “4 Handderchiefe in box, ebiets for #2. & Handkerchiefs Wandkerchinfs, in box, pouch for neck handker- Have initial in white. each. Five per cent discount on Late Handkerchiefs Marte! #5 and upward to #2). UMBRELLAS—s®- for the genuine Gloria Um- Deellas, such ax uwcally rerail at 81. $2.08 for Silk Umbrellas, warrautet one year. Re covered free of charge tf they split. $6.48 for Men's and Ladies Silver and Go'd-uounted Umbrellas that DS SOc. each for Fitted Writing ses. Pocket Books and Shopping Be. to Be. each. FREE OF CHARGE. SMiver-trimmed Card Cases, &., Umbrellas, Jow- eiry, Plated Ware, with initials free of | charge. Bi must make se ections tonight or to- | w morning to awwure artistic work and in time | fee Christmas. THE PALAIS NOYAL, Cor. 22th stand Pa ave | Groves: WHO HAS TOO MANY? Groves: WHAT BETTER PRESENTS? Groves: BOUGHT WITHOUT RISK. Groves THAT ARE GUARANTEED. Guoves: MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S. the recipient is as ped insite the gloves ts cuarantee—all “ % are offered for my 1.50 0 Eexlish Dogskin Gloves with fleece lining, with or | Without fur top. Goo for W8:.; best for $1.35 | Men's Worsted Gloves, such as usual for S0c., are Bored tor only ie. pair Wool Gloves and Fngtish Cash- pair instead of Te. amt fil b Tan Fleeced Castor Beaver Gloves SUK Gloves, fecet go that the hand ts not Xa bers at #1 a pair Best Biack Casnuere Gloves for only 50e. The Gund 0. Gloves for ouly Sue pate. * Fiecesd Cashinere Gloves in colo; Only SOc. pair for best quality Twenty-five 1 Worstet Miter, Moavy Silk Mittens, not tleeced. #1. €1.25, $1.50. CHILDREN'S Misws and Boys’ English See lining, Oc. an tise Cashmere Gloves, 250, ‘Bie. and B0e. pate = = | Lanes: Losxnos Novextr Groves If wen want to sol verter ancl large «bite pearl rate The new ¢butior ack Chovre os, with and only ing. Met only correct styl at correct ft Met can have the strated at our risk. We preter t: ¢ Gives to your hand, as we guar. antes thew and w ve aawired they are free from defect beter: you eave the ature. Gloves for men here may assure ibe fitved of exchanged any thme loves at $1, #150 ant $1.68s Trin Gicves are the men's (8 instead pair. Genaine Engiiah Dogshin Gloves, with aucomatic fastenings Only 0) pain " 7 Ceerpaess Perret Firmxo Groves. Citaren to 2 misnowerr, uniews you ithe to call males snd females cAildven frow the time they can first toddle to the time they Dicmom into memand and girls? | the noble legacy of Mrs. Maulsby. ‘There is no question at all that the commit- tee will report favorably upon the nomination ne soou as the holiday recess is over, and that the Senate, by a large majority, wili vote at once for ‘confirmation. ‘The republicans will vote sol-dly for confirmation and « large num- ber of democrats wili vote with them. The opposition in the Senate will be based entirely upon partisan grounds. There is no foundation whatever for the state- ment that republicans of the sixth Maryland district are opposing the con*rmation on the grounds that Judge McComas used improper methods to secure the nomination for Congress four years ago, and that he was disloyal to the republican nominee in that district during the Inst election. There is no opposition coming from Mr. Wellington or from any republicans of the sixth district. Addelegaie to the convention which nomi- nated Judge McComas for Congress four years ago writes to Tux Stan as follows: THE MILK IX THE COCOANUT. “It is amusing to any one at all conversant with Maryland politico-social affairs to read of ‘republican opposition’ to Judge McComas in the matter of bis confirmation asa justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Colum- bia. It is not unnatural and frequently happens, ularly where a nominee isa man of up- achable character and integrity, who would not hesitate to brush aside party prejudice when in contact with hon truthfulness. His alleged acts in connectior with his candidacy for nomination to Congress asa member from the sixth district of Mary- Innd four years ago are without any foundation; his nomination was a foregone conclusion and was well understood before the delegates vere | chosen; bis conduct was most gencrally’ ap- | proved and every effort to secure his nomina- tion was made in an honorable and upright manner. “The present opposition to his nomination cannot be successful, and will result in increas- ing his already large circle of friends and sup- porters. Judge McComas has always been s friend of the District of Columbia, and his friendship has been of that substantial nature which is evinced by acts und not words. No men or set of men should be allowed to delay action on his nomination because of political feud or envy.” 6 Christmas at the Newsboys’ Home. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In the city’s generous distribution of chari- ties at this season itis to be hoped that the “Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society” will not be forgotten. The work of this society was never more important nor ity wants more urgent. For the results accomplished the ex- pense is comparatively very small. Day and night schools are carried on by excellent teach- ers at trifling cost. The ‘Bors’ Brigade” is a new feature in the work and is likely to lead to important results. It needs aid for necessary equipments. The care and support of the children until places can be fond for them in- volves, of course, constant expense, Some misapprehension as to the wants of the society has probably arisen in consequence of ‘Phis legacy has not yet been received, and when received it can be used only for the erection of a build- ing. It will naturally iad to such enlargement of the work as to increase rather than diminish current expenses. The society has never ap- pealed for aid in vain. The work has been its own plea. Gifts of food, fuel and clothing for children may be sent to the home, 927 E. street northwest. Contributions of money may be sent to the treasurer, Mrs. I. F. Macfarland, either at the home or at 1727 F street north 8. west. etapa Christmas at the Jail. Warden Burke of the District jail remarked to Stan reporter today that while Christmas delicacies would not be a feature of the menu card of the jail on Christmas day the prisoners would on Monday next be permitted to enjoy the inevitable turkey and the other good things prevalest on Christmas day which might be sent to them. He desired that the good things nt to the unfortunate ones on Monday because it would not be convenient to receive and handle them on Sunda Mrs. Cooper Wants a Divorce. Mary E. Cooper has filed, through Messrs. Nichol & Sprague, a bill for divorce from George W. Cooper on the ground of desertion. She states that they were married May 13, 1879, have three children and lived here till the sum- mer of 1887, when they went to Tallapoosa, Ga., where he was employed as a carpenter, and while there he sent her and her children to visit | ber mother, but has refused to send her money to return of to make provision for her and her children. ee Funeral of Frank McDermott. ‘The funeral of Frank McDermott took place this morning from St, Dominic's Church, where solemn requiem mags was celebrated by Rey. Father John A.Hinch, assisted by Fathers Lanahan and McFeely. Father Mackin con- ducted the services at the house. They were simple and impressive. He spoke of the life of the deceased, how he had lived in the love and respect of his fellow men and how he had died beloved by ali who knew him. “Words,” he vaid, “are inadequate on an occasion of this | kind. ‘The dead body of the man before and these weeping friends gathered around are more eloquent than all the speeches that could Mine’ bod posed in @ bandsgme casket, he body rey ine e casket, completely covered with flowers from bis fnany friends. The Columbia Athletic Club members, who attended in a body, sent a huge basket of white rosebuds, with the emblem of | the club in one corner, while his more intimate friends sent a huge bell—another emblem of the Columbia Athletic Club. | After the services in the house the body was |conducted to St. Dominic's Church. The pallbearers were Messrs. Frederick Ward, Alex- ander Shaw, Frederick Thompson, Chas. Jonas, XR. Edward Joyce, Edward Hubbell, Chas. | Siams and Harry Moses. | pe denon ata Death of Linton Carey. Linton Carey, @ faithful employe in the | cloak room of the House, who has been em- ployed around the House for twenty years, and | was « familiar figure to all Congressmen, died Lvesterday. He was the support of his aged ‘mother and sisfer. A resolution will be intro- duced to pay them the six months’ ly given to deceased employes of the House. 1 —_ An Election and Presentation. Capitol City Council, No. 463, American Le- | gion of Honor, elected the following officers at | ite meeting last evening: Commander, Chas. Frederick; vice commander, George Wright; | HC Es | Lo Harvey: Jon Pepper. “mined Upon. COL. BERRET WILL DO THE BEST IN HIS POWER TO SELECT SATISFACTORY MEN—PROBABLE MEADQUARTERS—THE CHIEF MARSHAL—WHAT MR. DARE SAYS. No decision has yet been definitely reached a8 to the location of the headquarters for the inaugural committee. It is more than however, that a suite of rooms in the Lenman building, 1425 New York avenue, will be en- gaged for this purpose. The rooms are well located for the majority of the members of the committee and are admirably suited to the pur- pove. Col. Berret, chairman of the committee, said tos Stan reporter this morning that he had not yet appointed his executive committee of twenty-one. “I have practically fixed upon most of the members in my mind,” said he, “but I have not yet reduced the matter to paper. The names will be made pubic in the course of a day or two. It is a difficult matter, of course, in inting = committee of this sort to satisfy all factions, but I will do the best Ican to please every one. If I fail it will not be from lack of effort and attention. There is so much good material to choose from that selection is by no means an easy matter. ‘MARSHAL M’MAHON. Gen. Martin MoMahon, who has been appointed marshal of the inaugural parade, was formerly a well-known resident of this city during the tment. Since then he bas made his home state logielature. He was marshal southern district of New York during Mr. Cleveland’s administration. He is well and favorably known in the entire state and wad formerly commander of the sixty-ninth regi- ment, New York National Guard. of his appointment recently Gen. Schofield isan admirable one in every way, for he is a man of executive ability and admirably fitted for the position. WHAT MR. DAR bATS. The organization of the inaugural committee is still the subject of more or less discussion among the local demoorats. One of the mem- bers of the committee, Mr. Charles W. Darr, who is reported to have’ attended an alleged conference on Tuesday evening of those dissat- isfied with the method of increasing the mem- bership of the committee, denies that he at- tended such meeting and expresses doubt that the meeting, as stated, was held. He says that shortly after the original committee was announced by Mr. Harrity he was called on by ‘4 man influential among the German and Jew- ish eloment here, who called hisattention to the fact that in the appointment of this committee those important elements were not represented. Mr. Darr told him that he was sure that this was through an oversight on the of Mr. Barrity, who, of course, could not be expected to have « thorough acquaintance with our citi- zens, Understanding that it was the intention of Col. Berret to appoint additional members of the committee he told his visitor that he would call the chairman's attention to this oversight. He suggested that he make a list of names that would represent the Hebrews of the city and that he would give the list to the ‘hairman. Mr. Darr stated that some one else would look after the Germans. The list was Prepared in accordance with this suggestion and comprised the names of I. Saks, G. Lans- burgh, 8. Wolf and I. Gans. Before ‘he had an opportunity to see the chairman Mr. Darr was informed by & gentleman of high standing, who was in a position to know, that there would be no use in seeing Col. Berret on that subject, as he had decided to confine the appointment of additional members of the committee to repre- sentatives from the army, the navy and the ma- rine corps. Acting on this information Mr. Darr took no further steps. His surprise, how- ever, was complete when he read in Tre STAR that afternoon a long list of names of those ap- pointed by the chairman as members of the committee, which list, however, was not con- fined to the three branches of the services named, but included s number of citizens. Mr. Darr. however, was glad to note the name of Mr. Saks in the list. aaa neue GOLD SHIPMENTS. What is Said About the Money Market by Legislative Financial Experts. The condition of the money market and dan- gerof general financial distress in the near future 18 occupying « good deal of the attention of the financial experts in Congress. The fact that so much gold is being shipped abroad that six millions of gold have been taken out of the treasury within the. past ten days and that 86 per cent of the custom receipts of the govern- ment this month have been in treasury notes has caused considerable apprehension in some quarters, and Senators and members who make a study of financial questions have been discuss- | ing the matter for some days, The prevailing opinion among those best informed is that there is a good deal that is artificial in the situation and that there will be mo such stringency as will bring about a panic. There is some differ- ence of opinion, however, and a few well-in- formed financial experts express the belief that the situation 1y seri | ous. Secretary Foster feels no apprehension of trouble unless capitalists become frightened without cause. A lack of confidence, of course, might cause a panicky feeling, though all ap- prehensions might be entirely without war- rant. Itis felt at the Treasury Department, however, that there is no such situation as to excite any lack of confidence. SENATOR TELLER'S OPINION. Senator Teller, who is the leader of the silver men in the Senate, expresses the opinion that the shipment of gold abroad in such quantities may lead to a serious situation and he appears to be apprehensive for the future. The best financiers in both the House and Senate who are not silver men are confident that the strin- gency will not amount to a panic, but believe that the present situation makes it very desir- able that the compulsory purchase of silver by the government should be suspenged. THE FLURRY DUE TO GAMBLING. Representative Taylor of linois, who isa member of the coinage committee of the House and intimately associated with the financial people in New York, has private advices this morning indicating that the present flurry is due, entirely to gambling, and is the, result of old being either ship; road or locked up fo the banks by speculators who are willing to .y for the exchange or interest on the mone: ept in the banks for the purpose of withhold~ ing it from the market and causing depression, He does not believe that there is any danger of 8 panic, either now or in the spring. Kindergarten Christmas Entertainment. ‘The Christmas entertainment of the Pensoara Free Kindergarten is being given in the lecture room of All Souls’ Church, 14th and L streets northwest, this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. A program of music Will be rendered during the distribution of gifts from the pupils to their friends. eae New Issue of Railroad Bonds. A circular has been sent to the stockholders of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company informing them that the $500,000 in bonds authorized at the recent meeting of the stockholders to be issued will be ready for issue February 1, and will be distributed pro rata to the stockholders at par. ; —— ‘The Woman Was Sent to Jail. Jobanna Dean, a colored woman who con- ducted a house of prostitution in that disropu- the Police Court. Vagrancy and suspicion were the charges against her in Judge Kimball's court and keeping a bawdy house was the barge on which she bef id for wine and whisky, and before he inished his lark he discovered that one of the read that he was employed in the Post Office | #! ar ; b ite oe Se OE See 5 ene & S| Sun enceteianh: Gat x opie A E i tit ie Eh E i i grik i { it 3 u ge 58 al if f ee ive of the laws of the ther appropriation would be found neces- however, sala Mr, Abert, one matter which, if it could be brought abou would greatly the value of the work an‘ also materially advance its early completion and that was the authority to print the different chapters as they were completed. Under the Provisions of the act of Congres authorizing fhe compilation the public printer was direc! to print it after ite completion and final A proval by the Court in General Term. In Case of the Revised Statates of the United States the commissioners preparing that work were authorized to have the different chapters printed as they were completed. Could such a course be pursued in aa present case Mr. Abert thought that as the chaptors were printed they could be read and’ investigated by every one in- terested in the matter. and thereby the mis- takes and omissions, which unavoldably occur in such works, could at once be brought to the attention of the commission and the court and the mistakes corrected and the omission up- plied before the whole work was finally printed. enc at a LESSON IN GEOGRAPHY. Commander Evans Proves That the Sun. Never Sets on the United States. Commander R. D. Evans, who commanded the United States naval fleet in Bering sea last summer, is now on duty in the Treasury De- partment as naval secretary of the light houye board. In a conversation with a Stan reporter today in regard to his cruise in the Arctic ocean ho incidentally remarked that it was eur- prising how ignorant the vast majority of American citizens are on the subject of the geography of tho United States. ‘Now, most people,” said he, “labor under the erroneous impression that a point in Maine near Eastport is the easternmost point in the United States, and, indeed, there seem to be very few persons outside of those who make a study of such mat- ters who are aware that the division of longi- tude east and west runs between two small islands of the Aleutian group belonging to the United States that help to inclose sea, They aro eo placed that one, named Rat Island, isa few miles west, and’ tho other, named Andreanoff Island, a few miles east of the 160th meridian of longitude. Their location enables the patriotic American to say with truthful pride that the sun nover sete on the United tates. If you look atamap of Alaska you will be able to verify my statement.” pant udian oie Army Orders. By direction of the President Lieut, Col. Jno. B. Parke, second infantry, is detailed as a mem- ber of the army retiring board at Columbus barracks, Ohio, vice Col. Simon Snyder, nine- teenth infantry, relieved. By direction of the President Post Chaplain William H. Pearson, U.S. army, will report in person to the army retiring board at Columbus barracks, Ohio, for examination. First Lieut. Wallis O. Clark, twelfth infantry, is relieved from duty as a member of the general court-martial at Davids Island, New York harbor. Capt. Sumner H. Lincoln, tenth infantry, will repair from Fort Stanton, New Mexico, to this city, and report to the officer in charge of the publication of the official records of the rebellion for duty in his office. The boards of officers convened at the following places for the examination of officers to determine their fitness for promotion are dissolved: San Francisco, Cal.; Fort Sill, Oklahoma territory; David's’ Island, N. ¥.; Washington barracks, D.C. somata Pers Ea Confirmatio: ‘The Senate in executive session has con- firmed the following: John C. Sundberg, Cali- fornia, to be United States consul at Bagdad; First Liouts. John B. Eaton, third artillery, and Edgar 8. Dudley, second artillery, to be assist- ant quartermasters with the rank of captain; First Lieut. Tasker H. Bliss, first artillery, to be commissary of subsistence’ with the rank of captain; First Lieuts. Hoel S. Bishop, fifth cav- lalry, and Francis Eltonhead, twenty-first in- fantry, to be captains; Second Licuts. Peter E. Traub, first cavalry, and Armand I. Lasseigne, seventh infantry, to be first lieutenants, —_-- The Government Finances. The treasury statement issued yesterday shows that there was a net loss of gold by the Treasury Depart within the past ten days of $6,120,977, making the total net gold and bullion in the treasury today $119,284,194. The lowest point reached by the treasury in gold holdit this year was on July 90, when it had fallen £0 $110,444,000. The customs receipts at New York for the first twenty days" of this month te $7,085,811, an increase over the corresponding period of 1891 of nearly $1,750,000. It is noticeable. however, that these custom dues werg paid largely in United States notes and treasury notes—86 per cent being in these notes, while in 1891 58 per cent of the dues were paid in gold certificates and 80 per cent in United States noges and treasury notes. ——————______ One Cause of Conscience Contributions. An officer inthe cash room of the United States treasury has advanced a new theory in regard to the frequent conscience contributions received at the department. He argued in the interest of the paying tellers of banks as well ag of governmest institutions, and said he had no doubt that a considerable portion of the money returned to the treasury on the ground that it was not rightly the property of 1 the result of overpayments by tellers, He thought it due to that painstaking class of em- loyes that the be informed that by them in the way of overpayments result in a 01 g loss in their compensation and Lec temchicge Pers the Liegvyetecl of their em- loyers. gave mai tances where gov- Ernment telsre nd aedverionuy. potd ont more than was called for and had com- pelled to rectify the mistake out of theif own in the in- t it would conscience money received in this so that it might be returned to the officer who bad been co ublic ner should | his Peal Sistahes "nade ‘The Regulars Want to Be Out of Jail for the ‘Holidays and for Rum. ‘There were but few arrivals at Mr. Stouten- ‘When Judge Kimball's court was opéned this morning seven victims of the police appeared in the procession. Two of them were Isabella Baker and Charles Baker, her husband, and the charge them . Both hus- band an wife showed tract of dissipation es Tull et, of poverty. Policemen Creagh and Lynch the couple in the old building on New Jersey avenue known as the ‘castle. ‘that they were under juor most of their time. He The officers com} the influence of ed the j “And she does more than her hus- * added the officer. The next in line was a young man, who would be good looking if there were no traces of'rum about him, and if he had on good clothes. Vagrancy was the charge against him and whisky drinking was the cause of it, and Policeman Bloom said that last evening he found him druni and asleep on the street. “I've seon him drank five or efx times during the past month,” said the officer, “and he's been arrested « number of times for the same thing.” “I did drink a little last week,” said the pris- oner, “but I haven’t been drunk very often. Tve been working, and man can't work and “Yes, he can,” said the judge, ‘He can work in the day and get drunk at night.” ‘The judge gare him ten days on the farm in dofaalt of NO WORE AXD ALL DRINK. 5 Jobn Quill was ready to make promises. “He won't work, but he will drink all the liquor he can get,” said the officer. “Dve been drinking since the first of the month,” said Quill, ‘and I lost my position at the new library building.” Tho prisoner claimed that last summer he threatened to prefer charges against the officer and since then, he said, the officer has been persecuting him. “Thave no patience with a man who will @rink whisky and persecute himself and then come into court and claim that is being Persecuted,” sai judge. alone and you will have no troubl “If you will let me go a, personal bonds this time,” said Quill, “I will promise your honor and God Almighty not to touch another drop for a year. I will not even go in a saloon, and if I break my word your honor can send me to the penitentiary.” “That's all nonsense,” said the court, “you know that I can’t send you to thepenitentiary.”” In conclusion the judge said he did not want to lock up a man during the Christmas holi- days if there was any show for him to conduct himeelf properly and so released Quill on his personal ‘bonds. “Thanks, your honor,” said Quill, “‘you have been very kind to me.” Frank Maguire, a yot man called on a charge of vagrancy, nodded his head to tell that he was guilty and a sentence of ‘sixty days was im The last of the unlucky seven was Jesse Snowden, a young colored man from Mont- gomery county. against whom Policeman Sulli- Yan | preferred “a chargo of vagrancy. According to the cts statement Jesse has been hanging around about the Center market for «x months, He is never seen to do any work, but lives on such. refuse matter as he is able to pick up and sleeps in stables, where he is not wanted. The officer said that some butter and eggs were stolen from near the market and Jesse was suspected, although he could not be shown to bave taken em. Jesse made a statement of his mode of living and said he could bring witnesses to prove that there was no satisfaction in living at home. He went to see his father when the latter was dying and promised that he would stay with his mother and help her, but he said he was not wanted at home and so he came here. He was sent down for thirty days, Election of Officers. The Sinepuxent Beach Company of Baltimore city, at its annual meeting yesterday, elected Charles Goldsborongh president; Harvey L. Page of Washington, D. ©., vice president; Robert Goldsborough Keene, secretary and treasurer; Wm. J. Warrington, assistant secre- tary. The following directors were elected for the ensuing year: Charles Goldsborough, Har- vey L. Page, R. G. Keene, J. F. Waggaman, W. 8. Wilson, C. R. Nutt, James Bates, L E. Em: erson and B. K. Plain. The annual elections in Joseph Henry Coun- cil, No. 207, National Union, resulted as follows: President, T. R. Turnbull; vice president, F. A. Lucas; speaker, D. Hildreth; secretary, Charies Darwin; financial secretary, 8. C. Brown; treas- urer, John D. McChesney; chaplain, E. J. § mer; usher, T. W. Sweeny; se M. Brown; T. G. Traylor; doorkeeper, W. trustees, E. Frisby, T. R. Parnbuil, J. B. Bou- T. R. Turnbull, E. telle; delegates to cabine J. delegate to D. C. Sommer, F. A. Luci Assoc. of F.'B. Soc., John D. McChesney; dele- fe to Immediate Relief Association, B. P. fan. pestis cok Rememper the poor this Christmas. Send contributions of clothing or food to Tux Evex- ING Star Santa Claus Glob. Ex-Senator Spencer Seriously Tl. The many friends of Gen. Gearge E. Spencer will be sorry to learn that he is seriously ill in ,this city,and the outcome of his illness isa matter of the gravest doubt. He has been here nearly month and has shown little evidence of imy ement during that time. He was a brave officer in the general for meritorious service. Later he was a United States Senator from Alabama, and as cbairman of the District of Columbia commit- tee in the Senate was avaluablo friend to tho District. His physician, Dr. J. Wesley Boveo, was loth to talk about the condition of his patient when uestioned by a Stam reporter this morning. le admitted that the general was in acritical condition, but that he was alittle better than yesterday. gee aoa Ea es Bea Crormxa or Foop for the poor should be sent to Tur EveNina Stak Santa Claus Club for distribution, ae The Change for Mr. Smith. The nomination today of Nicholas Smith of New York to be U. 8. consul at Liege, Belgium, is undoubtedly the result of the bitter attack made upon that gentleman by the Canadian press and people: Mr. Smith is consul at Three Rivers in Canada, and during the cholera scare last fall, acting under instructions from the State Department, made a thorough investiga- tion of the sanitary conditions at his post, which is an outlet for a. part of the immigra. tion which flows into the United States from Canada, tion of the town got into print, with the result ‘that the Union army and was promoted to brigadier | ON THE WINGS OF SONG. ‘The Joy of Christmastide as Expressed in ‘Masic. PRAISE IN THE CHURCRES—THE PROGRAMS OF MUSIC THAT WILL BE RENDERED IN THE CITY CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY—ELADORATE PREPARATIONS FOR THE GREAT FESTIVAL OF | cuRISTéaS. The great festival of the year in the churches is properly celebrated with all the form and cer emony known to church ritual. Even in de ‘Rominations where no ritual is followed the ser- vices) on Christmas are more elaborate than on ordinary occasions. Music is of course an important clement in all church ceremonials, and, as the programs below indicate, the services next Sun- y in our city churches will be ished by music of a high order. Preparations for this | 5° great event have been going on for weeks and | the superior talent employed in the churcb Catholic Churches, Holy Trinity—5 o'clock, solemn high mass; celebrant, Rev. W. J. Scanlan, S J.; deacon, Rev. Jag, F. X. Mulvaney, 8. J.; sub deacon, Rev. B. Rose, 8. J. 7 o'clock, low mass. 8 o'clock, low masa. 10:30 o'clock, solemn high mass; celebrant, Rev. Aloysius Rocoffort, 8. J.; deacon, Rev. Daniel J. MacGoidrick,8. J.; sub deacon, Rev. Charles Lyons, 8. J.; sermon by Rev. Daniel J. MacGoldrick, 8. J. | Musical program—Prelude for organ and ‘soprano solo, antique de Noel (O Holy Night), Adam: Gounod’s Messe Solonelle, with quartet and augmented chorus; Kyrie, Messe Solonelle, Gounod; Gloria, Messe Solonelle, Gounod: Veni Creator, Rossini; Credo, Messe Solonelle Gounod; offertory, Adeste’ Fidelis, Novello Sanctus, Messe Solonelle, Gounod; Benedictus, Messe Solonelle, Gounod; Agnus Dei, Messe Solonelle, Gounod. ybenediction—Soprano soto, ed Inscagni, arranged to the’ intermezzo of Cavalleria Rusticana, with flute obligato, Mrs. Armand Gumprecht and Mr. Conde M.’Nast. Tantum Ergo, Berge, quartet and chorus. Laudate Dominum, Est. Postlude, hyzan to the pope, Gounod, organ and chorus. — Choir, Mrs, Armand Gumprecht, soprano; Miss Mar- garct Blaine, alto; Mr. Brandon, tenor; Mr. Ed- ward Craig, bass, Mr. Arraand Gumprecht, organist and director. St. Aloysius—Solemn high mass at 5 o'clock; Rev. C. Gillespie, 8. J., celebrant. mass will be sung, Novellos’ Adesti Fidelis a the offertory. Solemn high mass at 11 o'clock. Hayden's fourth mass will be given, with or chestra; Weigand’s Veni Creator. The sermon will be ‘delivered by Father Gillespie. Offer- tory, Sir Michael Costa’s Date Sonitum Pas- tores. At the benediction, after mass, Thomas’ © Salutaris, Weigand’s Tantum Ergo. Post- Tude, march’ from Suite, in F, Lachner. The choir will be as follows: 'Sopranos—Mra. D. I. Murphy, Miss Cecelia Murphy, Mrs. Perry Tur- pales Donovan, Miss Mary Livingston, Mrs. . M. Paul, Mrs. George Salter, Mrs. W. D. Me- Farland, Miss M. E. Sherman, ' Altos—Mre. H. C.Sherman, Miss Alice Morso, Mrs.H. T.Crosby, Miss Florence Ball, Miss Searl., Tenors—Mr. Frank Baxter, Mr. 8. H. Witherow, Mr. Charle Floecker. Basses—Mr. J. H. Hickox, Mr. W. F. Brosnan, Mr. J, H. McElroy, Mr. 'A. Hunter Galt. Organist and director—Mr. H.C. Sher- man, St. Joseph’s—Early mass at 5. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father Donabue. The sec- ond mass by Rev. V.F. Schmitt. The music rendezed will be the same as at the late mass at 1€.20, a8 follows: Before mass, Adeste Fide by Novello; Kalliwodw mass in A will be sung complete; Veni Creator, buss solo and chorus, Wagner; offertory, Alma Virgo, Hummel; at the dismissal, Laudate Dominum, Gounod. Vespers at 4. "The following music willbe wang: Vespers, by LeJeal; Magnificat, LeJeal; hymn, Adesto Fidelis, Novello; O Salutaris, Mascagni, with violin obligato; Tantum Ergo, sextette, by Donizetti; Laudate Dominum, Gounod. ‘The choir is ‘as follows: Sopranos, Mrs. Frech Barnes, Farrell, Mehler and Wilkins and Misses Joveo, Hackstedt, Ray, Eichelberger, McAlwee, AtLee; altos, Mrs. Joyce and Misses Kelley, Kubel, ‘Triplett, Frech, Hepburn; tenors, Messrs. Collins, Souder, 'Mellis, Flathers and Barnes; baritone, Mr.’ F. Rebstock; bass, Messrs. O'Hare, Clark, Mebler: director, E. A! Kubel; organist, 8. J. Kubel. Immaculate Conception—Grand choir of thirty-three voices, orchestra of twenty-six pieces, under direction of Mra, Clara Baker Smith; Mies Jennie Glennan, organist. Early mass, 5:30 am.; Kyrie, Gloria and Credo, La Hache; Benedictus, Gounod; Agnus Dei and Donna Nobis, La Hache; offertory, Adeste Fidelis, Novello. At communion, Pastores, ar- ranged from Gounod’s Nazareth; solo by Mr. James Nolan. Solemn high mass’ at 10:30 a.m. Haydn's mass, No. 2, given by full choir, or- chestraand organ. ‘At communion the Xmas solo, Noel, by Gounod, will be sung by Mr. Costello. Offertory, Adeste Fidelis, with or- chestra and organ accompaniment, and at close of mass the Recessional March wil! be played by the orchestra, ‘The choi Sopranos, Mrs. Clara B. Smith, Miss Florence Davis, Miss Carter, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Bennett, Miss Grant, Misa McGill, Misa Daly, Miss Arm- strong, Miss O'Neil, Miss Fleming;’ altos, Mies Tucie Daniel, Mrs. Morsell, Mrs. King. Miss Leavitt, Miss Sauter, Miss Maher, Miss Wilson, Miss Noerr, Miss Ogie: tenors, Mr. John Weid- man, Mr. H.C. Pierson, Mr. James Forsyth, Mr. Clements; bassos, Mr. Martin Grant, Mr. James Nolan, Mr. Trainor, Mr. Jordan, Mr. De Lacy, Mr. Daly, Mr. Cromelein, Mr. Bacon, St. Mary's, Rev. Pather George Glaab, pas- tor—There will be two solemn high masses and vesper service. The first solemn high mass will be celebrated at 5 o'clock a.m. The music to be rendered at this mass will be as follows: Adeste Fidelis (before the mass), V. Novello; mass in E flat, A. Guilmant (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei); Ver Creator (quartet), B. O. Klein; offertory, Date Sonitum Pastores, M. Costa; bass solo and chorus. The second solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. The music of this mass will consist of mass No. 2 in C, J. Haydn (Kyrie, Gloria, Gredo, Sanctus, ‘Benedictus, Agnus Dei); Veni Creator (quartet) Tours Bialla; offertory, Date Sonitum Pastores, M. Costa; Adeste Fidelis (after the mass), V. No- vello.’ Vesper service will be sung at the usual hour, viz., 4 o'clock p.m., with music as fol- lows! Vesper service, E. Marzo (Dominead Ad- juvandum, Dixit Dominus and Laudate Domi- offertory, Adeste Fidelis, V. Novello; Magnificat, E.’ Marzo; Alma ’Redemptoris (quartet), A. J. Davis; O Salutaris (trio), C. int-Saens; Tantum Ergo, Fr. Riga. choir of this church is the youngest of kindred organizations, but owing to its intrinsic merit has gained sufficient recognition to place it as one of the best. The membership is as follows: Sopranos, Misses Mac B. Whitesell, Lonie Mil- ler, Alice Koch, Katte Poloni, Emma Horner; altos, Misses Margaret Eichhorn, Annie Miter, Mamie Miller, Nannie Bergman; tenors, Messrs. A. 8. Fennell, Francis Fennel Louis Doerr; basses, Messra. Ji Robert Paul, Albert Lep ganist and director, Mr. Ave Verum, T. J. Duffy, H. Nolan, it, Chas. Meyer; cr- Ym. Waldecker. Bt. Peter's—Solemn high mass at 5 o'clock a. m.; Mozart's first mass, with orchestra, at the Fideles at the benedictus; offertory; Adestes His statement of the wretched condi- | Direc: 5 Z 2 fee? fpeiie I | nelle and Agnus Det, DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Before the sermon Veni Creator for eight voices ser + Eee At the offertory Alma A PROTEST FROM BT. PLEASANT. and chorus by Hummel! and ‘Mr. Joseph L. Atkins bas written « letter to cy | oe the Commissioners calling attention to te Dinie bois Geafeteber Tht capes peihiton ts 0, en ta te Sarma merits |e ee ee ward by Hi Se cty have nerd wot Alverson j tolo by Seen ments to thet pert of the city. taris, “by Belini, Tantum Ergo, by Deschauer, | Tesson for this ection i* that Mt Plessnt ts and closing with Laadate Dominum, by outside of the city limite This be maintains | ~e Lg tt yy choir will posed such discrimination. same rm gag td “Binge Gteegets ana pied mths | Mary Sweeney, A. to say the lesst,are not provided x4 ves greater facilities of trevepertation and Sohon. Contraltos— are not further distant frem the heart Eva Cowling and Bertha lof the city than Mount Piast The and Wi difficulties, be «cars, eppeer te be that the 4 tebe of the | on and Prof. Jobn Trainor. | imaginary city ao at present wy L.E. Gannon, M. A. Donnelly, Dr. Boundary street to im) sy tock, W man We Fequlate this matter be sare would be t's pee ‘m. S. Yeatman, Rich and Ed- hoe there Limit te = . | ,, The solo parts will be sustained by Mre. Z. | it, jocality forma a very | R.Smith and Mary Sweeney, coprencs Mie M. | Snd important as well as growing section ode Nolan, contralto; Wm. H. Barnett, | Gannon, baritone; Wm. A. Yeatman and M. A Donnelly, bassos. Prof. John P. Lawrence, om | Banis| t; L. E. Gannon, director. | Episcopal Churches. | St. Paul's—Services on Christmas day at 7:30, 11 4m. and 7:90 p.m. At 11 o'clock the follow- ing music wil be rendered by the vested choir: | Processional, Adeste Pideles, Reading; Venite, | Havergal; Te Deum and Jubilate Deo, in D, Sir Arthur Sullivan; introit, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Stanley; festival communion THE ROKINOTON CHARTER. With reference to the bill to amend charter of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home railroad the Commusioners have sent « fever able report to Chairman MeMillan and state that the company be allowed the extra asked to change tte road, as they Fears is as small atime as the change could be Capt, Rosell wae not at the District today. He was confined to his room by @ made up as follows: | service, in @, J. Baptiste Calkin; hymn 17, Whit | ney; offertoire, Sing, O Heavens, Clare; Nance | Dimittis, chanted; recessional carol, The Snow | Lay on the Ground, Warren. At the evening | service at 7:30 p.m the same Pena ag | offertory and Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, in \F. by Trimnell. The choir will be sup | mented by an orchestra at both services, Li | St James Church, one stone and brick = = on on Sth street between Band 0 | members of the choir are as follows. Soprant | Gweling bg ey t0 F. | Harry Boss, Clarence Kelsey, Charlie + | Schmitz, one brick store and dwelling at 1719 | sees Long, Carroll Selby, Charles Puteche, | — | 1th street northwest, $7,800, WBE Warren Bickford, Duncan Ratcliffe, Augustus | 4 i. Willige, Sothoron Scott, Leigh Coryell | two brick dwellings in Trinidad, €3,000, Keleye, John Heath, Hyde Barbarin, Howell | PRAMIT FOR OAR MAINA Coryell ‘and Willie Wilcox, Mra Coryeli and | A permit has been granted to the Washington Collins, AltiThonine Reedy, Joseph | Gaslight Company to lay a three-inch gua main igne, Charles Coryell, Mra. Camp and 7 Misa Puller. “‘Tenori—Thomas T. Caawell, |*» ‘he following streets: | Prom east wide ot I Giendour Medairy, XN. H. Camp, W. T. Reed and Charles Ball. Bassi—O. T. Beit Geo Terry, G. F. D. Rollings and H. E. Ol Crucifer, Thomas Mallett; librarian, William Boss; cornetist, T. J. MucNamee; organist and | Shoirmaster. D. B. Macleod; assistant organist, ‘Miss Mary Ross; organist on this occasion, Mr. C. W. Howard. St. James—First cclebration 7:90 am. Sec- | ond celebration 1la.m. Order of music: Pre- |Iude, March of the Magi Kings, Du Bots; pro- | cessional hymn, 59, Adeste Fideles; Introit Psalm 8, Gregorian; communion service in C | (complete), Redhead; hymn 56, ancient plain | song; offertory anthem, There Were Shepherds | Abiding in the Fields, Vincent; hymn 60, Men- | delssohn; recessional hymn, 62, Winchester; | postiude, processional grand march, & B. | Whitney. Singing of carols, 3:30 p.m. ' Choral the streots; provided, that the work done in a manner acceptable to the siovers of the District of Columbia, Pertait ie granted on the cond Pipe shall be used for the conveyance j ‘only, and » subject to revocation in the tion of the Commissioners. Koasell voted. | no on the application Bai Tomer Lawome, active Best remedy against Ask for Totlet Lanoline. remedy to relieve the itching in latina, chicken pox. bemorrhoids. | evensong, 7:90 p.m. Prelude, grand offertoire de St. Cecile, in D, Batis rocessional hymn, MARRIED, 57, Erfurt; Pealms 89,110, 132, Gregorian, Nag” IRWIN-SIMMONS. On Wi nificat, in D, Field; Nune Dimittis, in D, ge ‘ot hymn 56, ancient plain song; offertory anthem, | KOS thin ot Hie tte se eae Behold, I Bring You Good Tidings, E. A. Clare; | recessional hymn, 63, Wareham; jude, Fan- DIED. fare, Lemmens. ‘Choir—decani Frank Alexan- hereong 9 | der,’Earie Sweat, Robert Teeple, Charles Adai- Tr oa ey ‘ | son, Raymond Ward, Harvey Philly Fred of Catherine Aleister, native i Benjamin, Mr. Frod ‘Soules, “Mr. J. @- Clark, gy * Mr. B. Holmes, Mr. Sidney’ Mather; eantoris, | sontinen co "Saturigy, Door, Ba. a6 4 * | Beauiem innes w % ton ole Tat Collet Toba Beste Chi | Sees free men ik a Miller, Nir. George W. . Ale: OA) C otnst onatneart ost. Eko ander, Mr. I. Cameron, Mr. George Strong xe rly acolytes, Fred Grogan, Harley Grogan; organ-| aaf'ristivessontiaiy israel eh igs ist and choirmaster, R.A. H. Clark. LARK. On Wed om Chureh of the ‘Ascension, Hey. John Hf | asia ink Rar nicer a Elliott, 8. T. D., rector; Rev. Wm. Tayloe welsonof F. Clark an x . od | fit proces ob + “Tour months ant seventeen rien Snyder, jorning _ service: Processional hymn, Hark, the Herald Angels | « Clark. dae. vening. ene Sing, Mendelssohn; Venite, double chant, in B | tally tuv: ounber Zi at 20 ev fiat, Dr. Wm. H. WaRer; Gloria Patri, at end | CORSON. At Toe AAT SS Shah Sees: | of praiter. F. Kitvington Hattersley: Te Deum, | fp athe Soll COMMON ot io fat Steiner: Benedictus, double chant in| “Trestinnt st s duaeio e , Handel; Introit, anthem, Thus Speake' . oo taewdiay, Pose Rs Sy ed Lord of Hosts, Stainer; Kyrie, in F, Toure; | {oved prother of hewsiie timate ey 4 Gloria Tibi, in C, 8. B. Whitney; hymn 19, O| ane tfth hve seers capes Come, All Ye Faithful, Reading; offertory, anthem, O Sing to God, Gounod; offertory as- eral frou lis sister's residence, avenue, Friday. Decembe 2 at Sp. m. ‘=. Pierits Pespethally tuvited to attend Nae cription, Doxology, Guil. Franc; Sanctus, in F, | "HERBERT. Suddeniy, om W Tours; ‘hymn of ‘communion, 206, Dundee; | 21, twt.a:S.oten” Waithia smORt toned Gloria in Excelsis, in F, Tours.’ Evening: Pro- | fife of Frederick -o © belied cessional hymn, 16, Gauntlett; proper Psalms, | “Panera! from ber late residence, 1120 Park ple 89,110 and 182, to chante by Dr. Messi nortieast, » Imonber 2 at 2 Flintoff ind, Hamphreys Cireag nee ant wclatives cunpecituliy Saeinetse Thomas Tallya; Magnificat, v1 ell aalee: December E flat, F. ington Hattersley: hy grladpm., MAM Ce teisved Sule st Kame ae Henry Smart; offertory, anther, Thus Speak- | Hoover: | eth the Lord of Hosts, Stainer; offertory ascri | tion, Doxology; ‘hymn 26, ‘Lambeth. The | choir is composed as follows: Quartet: Mrs. H. | C. Browning, soprano; Mra. Geo. | contralio; Mr. Agar children, Pmat rent, I Torewer be of etay wich Fou on earth, Bat you can come to me. lames G. Traylor, ten: Mr: Farwell, my dearer children, Elphonzo Youngs, jr., bass, Chorus: Soprant, Shed not gue Dirs, Robert P. Stone, Miss Virginia Hirst, Mra. Fem singel sare and Screw rE. Camp, Mise Maty 1. Move, ‘Mis “Bertha sper segs tl . Gibson, Mise Hoster Armstrong; alti, Miss 7,1 am now in glory — Eleanor Hanson, Mrs, Homer Guerry, Miss Anna 1 wantpon sults teers et M. Nixon; tenori, Mr. Clarence E. Latimer, ‘And be forever SY HER CHILDRER, Mr. Robert P. Stone; bassi, Mr. Guy W. A. Camp, Mr. Fred C. Dezendorf. Organist, Miss Minnie Bailey; director, Mr. F. E. Camp. Emmanuel Church, Anacostia—Matins, pro- cessional, Hail! Thou Long Expected Jesus, | gig THAN ,.0® Dewmber 21. Mendelssohn; venite, Tallis; Psalms, 25th day Tg inte apa Mi<‘aturan forte nt gloria patri, Beethoven; Te Deum, Bennett-| _* ners! from 100) grees southeast ’ Monk; benedictus, Handel; litany hymn, Lord | Siualtoattesa, °™ Prende ~ in This Thy Mercy’s Day, Lacrymm; introit hymn, My Goa tend ie Thy Tables Sj |, Fed- eral Street; Kyries, Baker: gloria tibi, Baker; | seqgr hymn, O Come,All Ye Faithful, Reading; gloria} Worra A Guivea A Bose patri (after sermon), Goodson; offertory, Noel, Gounod; offertory sentence, Hum cessional, Angels From the ‘Realme of a re- Glory, Smart; holy communion; sanctus, Spohr: hymi Giory ‘in Excelsis, old chant; Nunc White; John A. Roeder, choirmaster. Other Charches. First Presbyterian Church, Rev. B, Sunder- land, D. D., pastor, Rev. Samuel Van Vranken Holmes, assistant pastor. In addition to the COVERED WITH A TASTELESS AND SOLUBLE COATING. FOR SICK HEADACHE, DIZZINESS OR SWIM MING IN THE HEAD, WIND PAIX AKD SPASMS AT THE STOMACH, PAINS IN THE BACK, GRAVEL AND usual hymns for choir and ion the choir will render the following — anthems: Morning service, Nazareth,Gounod; And There ‘Take four, five or even atx of Pitty fn nine cases out of ten they will owe Were in the Same Country Shepherds, Kimball. ond It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Dow. Even- ing service: Say, Where is He Born? Mendel- sobn’s Christus; "Hark, What Mean Those Holy Voices? Elliot. ae ‘The choir is a quartet, composed as fol- jows: W. D. McFarland, first tenor; H. 0. Simons, second tenor; Gabriel F. Jobi baritone; W. A. Widney, basso. The organi Se be Mr. Charles G, Wood- wi MoKeniree M. E. Church-Bev. I. T. Wider. man, D. D., itor. nm ey ee es Lis ouing Bar of Nigh: awe pati we, ten! Night, by F. with organ obligato, semi-choras for forsale yoloen, soprano and tenor duet and full chorus in Night br Night. by Van de Water bopyans ate, Ni vv }. by Van ater; Mrs. Nellie fi Collier. The choir is com- of the f mem! irs, Nellie Hodgkin-Collier, Mrs. hold, Misses Bessie Minnie Frances Mayer, Sue Du minutes; forthe pile wil ge direct to tnd remove tas cause, the cause betng no more nor less then wind, aad E z mt A i i i F Hn i | i