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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

schools there are about a dozen. Each
teacher has five classes a day, and the
classes average twenty-five girls to each.
Each class receives one hours instruction
each week. Sewing is taught in the third,
fourth. fifth and sixth grades, taking in
girls from seven to fifteen years of age.
At the beginning of this year four more
advanced schools We're added, called cut
ting and fitting" schools. 1t cost about $40
to equip these four classes, and one is To-
Gated in each section of the city. Only pu-
pills of the sixth grade enter this class. and
only eighteen in class can be accommo-
dated. The rooms. which are bare of orna-
ment, but scrupulously clean, are fitted up
with plain light wood cutting tables, on
which is yard measure. dressmaker's
square. tape measure, emery, pincushion,
tracing wheel, lapboard, thimble and scis-
sors for each one of the eighteen. Then
there is big "chest of drawers for put
ting away the work. a full length swinging
mirror, blackboard for demonstrating draft
ing, desk for teacher and a screen. Each
girl has to furnish a note book and a PEN
Gil. and in this book she writes out all the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
A CAKE WALK PRIZE.
The New Workers. Triumph Proved to
BE a Sham.


BE Sham.
From the Philadelphia Press.
There is joy and merriment in those cir
Giles in the seventh ward where sorrow and
disappointment reigned after the big cake
walk at the Academy of Music on Friday
night. All the colored residents of the sew
enth ward knew after the cake walk that
their pride, Mr.. John Taylor, and his COM
panion, Miss Emma Jones, had been de-
feated by the New Workers, Mr.. and Mrs
William Farrell. Now, there is no one in
the world that true seventh warder has
as little use for as New Yorker and for a
couple of them to come over from Gotham
and carry off the prize cake filled their cup
with bitterness to overlooking.
But balm to their wounded feelings had
been administered in the shape of the Sc
quei to the walk. 1t was noticed that MIR.
farrell, the winner, did not seem to sbe in
particularly happy frame Of mind on Satur-
gay, ana instead Of making a display of his
nne clothes on Lombard street, he kept to
his boarding house. Yesterday morning.
however, he strolled up Lombard street and
joined the promenade of churchgoers. As
he passed by several groups he noticed that
their tendency was to break out into loud
sneering laughs. So uncomfortable did this
make the prize winner that he concluded
That the secret which he had guarded so
well had become known. In the afternoon
he took the train back to New York.
After the cake walk the winner, accom-
panied by a number of friends, went over
to Broad street saloon. The cake that
had won the admiration of every one at
the Academy was placed on a big round
table, and the winner was the recipient Of
many congratulations. He was treated by
several. and finally, out of the goodness of
his heart, it is said, he concluded to cut
the cake and distribute the pieces among
his friends as souvenirs. The bartender
procured a large carving knife, and of
course, to Mr.. Farrell fell the honor of
cutting the cake. His knife had not gone
deep into the cake before the smile on his
features was supplanted by look of con-
sternation. When he withdrew the knife
along with it came a portion of the cake,
the elastic qualities Of which were so great
that when the knife was taken ten feet
away it still retained its connection with
the cake. There was trouble at once.
Everybody examined the cake at once. and
the truth was out Beneath that beautiful
icing there was nothing but a mass of very
common molasSes and sawdust.
The winner and his guests sadly depart
ed His opponents soon heard of 1t, how
ever. and by Saturday afternoon the truth
was known all over the seventh ward.
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wages from the time she entered her en-
ploy, and all because of her perfect knowl-
edge of the system. Another young girl in
South Washington, after years in
struction in the cutting school, had to
leave, but the next year attended the sew
ing class by special permission. She then
bought the system used in the school, and
IS now a full-fiedged dressmaker. These
are only two instances out of many that
might be recited to show that the seeds
sown are bringing forth fruit"
OF course, everything is furnished the
sewing school from the public funds, but
the sum is only $500 a year for sewing ma
terial for the 6,CO0 pupils.
Just at the present time the sewing
school pupils are engaged in making up a
lot of pretty lawns and cambrics into arti-
Giles to be placed on sale in the grand
bazaar which will be given by the schools
of the District in December for the benefit
of the teachers endowment fund. Most Of
the material for these show garments is
donated by the patrons of the schools. In
the Franklin building is a portion of the
exhibit made by the pupils at the worlds
fair. Those who are curious to know what
these children can do with a needle should
see those pretty garments, with stitches
like frost WORK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
Ills Fad Restored His Health.

From Buffalo Times New York Letter.
1t is odd what turns the collecting mania
will take. There Is a man in New York
who never goes to the theater, but has for
twenty-five years collected the programs of
each New York play house weekly. Not
only that, but he has clipped from each
Tuesdays papers the criticisms Of the new
plays. All this vast quantity Of data he
has carefully preserved. 1t is odd how he
started in the quest of theater programs
and data CT the drama. In 1870 he was in
very bad health. His doctor told him he
must exercise more. So he decided that he
would walk around to the different thea
tiers and ask for a program. The walking
he found of benefit to his health, and it is
an interesting fact that in twenty-five
years he has not missed a day to make his
rounds of the play houses. He Is a very
shy old man, and as he has grown older his
walks have been heightened out, since new
theaters have sprung up all over New
York, at considerable distances apart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

Instructions she receives AS is the case in
every other class, some Of the girls are
very apt and some of them are extremely
stupid.
In conversation with Mrs. Cate she ex-
planned exactly what is taught and how 1t
is taught in the sewing schools. THE chill
dren are furnished with sewing boxes in
which to keep their work. and a six-inch
measure to aid them in turning hens, right
at the start she said. 1.-The position Of
the body is first taught. for that is science
that few old-faShtoned sewers know about;
then they are taught the use of the thimble
and threading and handling the needle.
Next a talk is given on cotton, where 1t
grows. the different processes it goes
through to be made into cloth, the warp
and wool. threads. different edges. such as
raw. folded. selvage and bias. and how
each is made. The different stitches are
then taught, beginning with bastinS, why
1t is used and where. At the beginning of
each lesson the children are questioned as
to the preceding lesson, and are required to
frame complete sentences In giving the an
swer, thus developing the mind and judg-
ment, as well as training the hands.
ION taking up a new subject the teacher
gives a class lesson, and the bright children.
readily grasping her ideas, are enabled to
help themselves, and the teacher is then
able to devote more of her attention to the
dull ones. The opposition met with during
the first year or two OF our work Is dying
out as the rany pleasing comments and
messages from parents the past year have
proven. 1t Is now a common OCCURRENCE "
hear child say, Mamma says 1 work bet
ter buttonholes than she does or, I do all
the stocking darning now The children
are fond of the sewing hour, looking upon
1t as a recreation. and often plead to sew
longer The work in our cutting and fit
ting schools has been very gratifying this
year.
I'VE cut by model using exact measure
ment and as fractions play very large
part in orr measurement, the mind is slim
ulated in that direction also. Our first at
tempts at measuring are confined to small
garments, doll size. When the idea Is fully
mastered the girls measure each other for
waist patterns, which they draft cut basic,
fit and sew themselves. These patterns are
often used by their mothers in making their
dresses. so well do they fit. The cutting of
under garments from measurement was
taken up this year for the first time, and it
has been found of great help to the pupils
to undertake drafting and cutting of dress
waists after having worked on the under
garments.
I'm talking with a dressmaker recently she
told me that she had one of our girls work
ing for her who had been able to command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
A SUSPICIOUS UNCLE,

Who Hadn't Much Faith in Miss kit
tvs Constant Company.
From the Oh ,ago Tribune.
kitty, what brings that young chuckle-
head of a Spoona more to this house so
often?"
why. Uncle Allen, he comes to see me,
I suppose"
What do you know about him?"
Il know he's a very pleasant, agreeable
young man. who belongs to a good family,
always dresses well. is in good circum-
stances, and Is well educated and well
read"
What else do you know about him?
Il know he hasn't any Of the habits
many young men have. lie doesn't drink,
smoke, gamble. attend prize fights, or go
into bad company"
Docs he keep a race horse?"
"Oh. no! 1 am sure he doesn't"
Part his hair in the middle?"
NO"
LET his little finger nails grow extreme
ly long?"
mo"
Quote Ibsen."
Never
"Chew gum?"
ooh, nor
Wear pointed whiskers?"
HE does not
Garry chocolate creams and carameIs in
his pocket"
mo"
(Still suspicious)-"He may be all right,
Kitty, but you'd better watch him. I'll
bet 81 he calls his father pa"
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on another piece of cloth. There does not
seem to be much ripping to be done, for
when one CT the little girls was told that
She had put the lace on the edge of an
apron wrong and it must come off, she
heaved sigh of Consideration that came
clear from her toes, and said "Oh' myr'
Just exactly like any other little girl would
have done, though she looked much too
self-contained to give uttefance to any kind
Of emotion.
The sewing schools of the District were
Started in December, 1887, with Mrs Wen-
yer at their head. Honors were easy. as
the nature of an experiment, as was the
cooking school started at the same time.
AT the end of the first year an exhibit of
the first years work was made in the old
rink. and it was SO creditable that the
SCHOOL authorities were encouraged to ex-
tend the field. and four teachers began the
second years work. Now there are twelve
teachers, under the director Mrs Mar
garet Cate Her assistants are Mrs Mary
c. Henry, Mrs. Sarah NJ. Davidson
Mrs. A. l.. Norris, Miss Ernestine Thorn
ton, Miss Solomons, Mrs Clara l.. Stanton,
Miss Kate Graham, Miss Artie NJ Wells
Miss Mary r. Smith. Mrs. Eleanor NJ. Cal
houn. Miss Amelia Dalton and Miss Han
nah Draney.
These thirteen ladies teach sewing to
about 5000 girls during the year, and If
you think 1t is fun to earn salary of $50
month that way just try 1t on for day.
That piece of a month will satisfy you.
Mrs. Cate has oversight of sixty-five build
3ngs where sewing is taught, all the county
schools, colored as well as white, being
under her charge. OF the colored sewing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

serting that to sew properly 1.-The needle
must be parallel or straight with the edge
of the seam. and the point toward the
chest and then demonstrating the
theorem on bit of filmy lawn, which she
is making into an apron. You see, l haste
it this way. to hold the work and guide the
take up two threads of the goods and one
thread of the edge of the hem"
Perhaps she did. but as there were no
magnifying glasses at hand, and the wisp
of lawn, with it's infinitesimal stitches, pre-
scented such an exqusitely neat appear
ance, The Star reporter was perfectly will
ing to take the word of the miniature wo-
man.
Then there was small maid who ought
to have been called Patience, but probably
wasn't, who was be-ribboning blue wool
baby sack If she had been making baby
trousseaus every minute of her life since
she opened her big gray eyes on this
world of work and trouble ten years ago,
she couldn't have gone about the difficult
task of turning those corners with per-
feet inter in a more business-like manner.
There was st. Cecilia, with long waving
hair and a thin preternaturally old face
lighted up with big brown eyes, who stitch
ed av ay in solemn earneStneSs on a baby's
dress, which wasn't many years too
young for herself.
On the desk before her was her little
paSteboard box, containing her scissors
and thread, and, when not in USE her
thmble, and beside that, small bag she
had made, and some bits of work showing
Her Skill at making DuttonnoleS, Strips or
muslin with wide and narrow hens, back
stitching, telling, over-casting, basting and
running, all the stitches that are taught
In those lower grades, and three rows of
each on the strips of white cotton done
in red white and blue thread. There was
such box on each desk-the sewing school
teacher has no work room to which these
small women may go, but when the hour
arrives, she walks into the regular school
room, and while the regular teacher is
coaching the boys in spelling or grammar
or something, the sewing teacher gathers
her brood on one side of the long room in
two or three rows of desks and quietly
puts them through their stitches.
1t looks a difficult task to accomplish
much under such circumstances. but they
don't seem to mind it in the least. The
teacher seats herself on the platform and
each child in turn comes forward to have
her work examined, and If she has not done
1t properly, she has to rip out the portion
that is ripable, or do the same thing over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
FURNISHINGS IN BLUE.
Color Well Adapted to Summer Sea-
son and Summer House.


son and Summer House.
From the New York Times.
1t is not every housekeeper who knows
the good points in spring furnishings.
When a summer cottage is to be replenish-
ed in various items, or new apartment
which will be occupied during the summer
months made habitable, with an effect of
GOODNESS to be secured, tine first considera-
ton should be that of color. Select those
tints which insure physical repose to the
inmate. For this nothing is better than
blue. 1t is restful to the material eye, and
grateful to the mental vision in its sug-
gestion of GOODNESS, only neeGing graceful
lines to be wholly satisfactory.
This season the shops overflow with
Java prints for curtains in delicious hues
IN blue, in which vines, flowers, disks, stars,
stripes and large dots prevail; they are
perfect in their way. They come by the
yard, or can be purchased in pairs at the
low price of 81. Every kind can be secured
to meet all requirements
To furnish a room used at times for
company, where space is limited, attention
may first be given to the lounge bed, which
Will give to the apartment length and
breadth If the cover is of blue in delicate
colors. Light tones for small rooms are
desirable. On the couch place some eight
or ten pillows. all in Complementary tones,
which will harmonic with the cover. For
floor covering in the center, add a thick
Japanese rug of blue effect, the pattern of
which Is well covered.
In furniture 1t is immaterial as to the
wood, so that the covering proper is the
main decoration, and for selection nothing
Is better than the Morris velvets or Per-
sian prints, preserving the tint of blue
throughout.
For summer window, where the sun is
apt to be an intruder, have a low sash
curtain of Madras figures of light blue, in
dots or bowknots. This should be fastened
by small brass rod, and so easily adjust
ed that 1t can be swept aside at will. Over
1t place some good fretwork, painted
black, which should fit exactly the upper
frame. If in this window there Is a broad
SILL a box of vines and blossoms will add
picturesque touch. For the few bits of
harmoniZfng pottery which the room needs,
some of the excellent limitations of Dutch
delft now in the market will satisfy the
artistic taste and not deplete the moderate
purse. At the doors. portieres can be Sc
lected in different styles, the Bayadere be-
ing the most popular. Although of cotton,
the stripes have a wool effect. They come
showing dots. disks and stars below each
stripe, and cost from 10 cents to $3.50 a
yard.
Finally, the tea table, with its harmonic
Ing cover of linen drawnwork over blue
sateen or a bit of old French damask, with
fringe to match, completes the picture.
Blue is peculiarly adapted for country
rooms. Lecturers on physical culture say
the tint is restful and influences repose for
the human frame, allaying nervousness
and aiding peaceful rural life to charm and
scothe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
s.Baby'' Mckee and His Wheel.
rom the indianapolis News.


Benjamin Harrison Mckee is riding a BIZ
cycle. He is the "Baby Mckee" who be-
came so prominent during the administra-
ton of President Benjamin Harrison. his
grandfather. The little fellow takes to his
wheel like a duck to water, and is rapidly
becoming an accomplished member of the
bicycle school. His mother, Mrs. James
Robert Mckee, is learning to ride at the
same school. Mrs. Dimock, niece of ex-
President Harrisons wife, is also taking
lessons at the same school. Baby Mckee"
is usually the center of attraction at the
school when he Is taking his lessons.
Among the newer pupils at the school Is
Miss Ruth Mckee, sister Of Baby McKee,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

a man walking on the parapet. Crossing
came to a very military arms port, and
sang out, Get off that-that'-he knew
tation he could not think of the right
word. Get off that-that-that-.' He was
n aking much noise that every one in
camp stopped to listen. Finally he got
desperate. Get off that elevated ditch he
screamed and then a roar went up all over
the camp"
There goes squaw CALL" said Capt.
Knight as the call to quarters was sound
ter 90 home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
Not in the LfbrettO.
From the Boston Evening Transcript.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
It was at a critical dramatic moment
long ago that the prima donna heard the
tenor warbling in Italian:
"Oh! my dear friend. what on earth shall
I do? My coat is ripping up the back, and
1 dare not embrace you?"
Quick as lightning she warbled back
Stand still; keep your back to the audi
ence and 1 will come and throw my arms
around you"
IT'S told that she did so, and with pin
puckered the coats wound together, and
revived the tenors courage to finish the
scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
Woman's Way.
From Judge,

From Judge.
Minnie-"Mr. Billie If should consent to
be your wife, are you sure you would never
object to my dressmakers bills, never re-
fuse to buy opera tickets when asked,
neyer-er-in fact, never object to any ex-
penses which I might wish to incur?"
MIR. Billie-"Darling, I swear itr'
Minnie-''Well, Mr.. Billie, If you can't
hold on to your money any better than
that. must say TO-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
A Gross Blunder.

From the Chicago Record.
First Prizefighters Manageable princi-
pals challenge stipulates fur a side bet Of
$4,000 and two-ounce gloves"
Second Prizefghter's Manager-"WelI,y you
want to scratch that out in a hurry, you
chump. Thems just the terms my princi-
pal asks fur in his challenge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

HE A D ] U T A N T
a n d t h e quarter
master were smoking
on t h e club house
porch, their chairs
tilted far back, the
unfinished Manitobas
on a small table near
them. 1t was a warm
spring evening, just
the sort of an even
ing that puts one In
a reminiscent mood,
that makes one love
fo cir and sin and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
National Institutions,

From Puck.
Mr. Blocker (of New York)-'Ts It not
against the law to fight duels in F'rance?"
Mons Crapaud-"Eez eet not against re
laws for Re saloons to be open on re Sum-
day in zis citee?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
NJ Z NYON'S TRIUMPH.
The Fight Against Disease, Poison
GUS Drugs and Old Fogyism
Declared in His Favor,
MI. .. Baumer Tells the Story of His
Suffering and Cure


MI. j. BauIner, 40 E. 21st St, Bayonne. y. J..
says: Eighteen months ago i was SO cripDled
WIN rheumatism that could not dress myself I
tried all the doctors in Bayonne, but they gave
me up as hopeless. l also tried numerous prepa-
ratio9s, but failed to find any relief. At last I
neard OF munyon's rheumatism Cure and began
usihS It. The effect was marvellous. / improved
at once and found that less than two bottles were
snncient to cure me completely l have not had
twinge of rheumatism since"
munyon's rheumatism Cure Is guaranteed TO
cure rheumatism in any part of the body. Acute
or muscular rheumatism cured in from one to five
days. 1t never fails to sharp, shooting pains
IN the arms, legs. sides, back or breast, sore
ness IN any part of the body in from 70 three
hours 1t is guaranteed to promptly cure lamencss
stin and swollen joints, stiff back and all pains
In the hips and loins. Chronic rheumatism, sciat1
lea, luInlaso or pain in the back speedily cured.
Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Company
OF Philadelphia put up specifics for nearly every
disease, which sold by all druggists, mostly
for % cents a bottle.
Those who are in doubt as to the nature of their
disease should address Professor Munyon, 1908
Arch street, Philadelphia, giving full symptoms
of their disease. Professor Munyon will carefully
diagnose the case and give you the benefit of his
advice absolutely free of all charge The Reno
dies will be sent TO any address on receipt Of
retail price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

By using Halls Hair Remover gray, faded or
dscolored hair assumes the ma tural color Of youth
and grows luxuriant and strong, pleasing every
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11


Is what met the eyes of Star reporter
as she entered with the teacher on Thurs
day third grade sewing school, and
sat for an hour watching the twenty-five
small women demonstrate what a wise
thing it is to have school authorities who
believe in teaching domestic science in the
public schools of the city.
AS was observed, Thursday was sewing
day III the third and fourth grades of the
Henry School, and so she had a chance to
see what the little ones were doing in that
line. They are doing very well indeed
They can do more this minute with a
needle ard No. 10 thread and a cellulojd
thimble than The Star reporter can, a heap
more. And from the looks of the ready
made" looking garments that some of them
had on, they can discount the skill of their
mothers with those same implements.
Think of a small maiden whose long curls
are constantly getting mixed up with the
needle and thread and whose tiny thimble
will not go on the end of your little finger,
looking down on you from her wide-eyed
eight years of existence and solemnly as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
Army Officers "reminiscences Of West
Point Life.
The TRIALS OF The PLEBES
Club House Chat at Post on the
Frontier.
EFORE SQUAW CALL

Written for The Evening Star by VIM. H. Wassell.
lCopyrightD
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4 Visit to the Public Schools During
a Needle Hour.
THE METHOD THAT Is FOLLOWED
Instruction in Cutting and Fitting
is Also Given.
SOME PRACTICAL POINTS
TA TWENTY-FIVE LIT

TWENTY-FIVE LIT
tie tots in rows, sand
wiched between low,
well-worn d e $ k s I;
twenty-five lit t / g
paper boxes, held in
fifty small brown
hands; fifty uneasy
feet fastened to half
as m a NY twisting
bodies; twenty-five
pairs of eager e y e 8
and twenty-five dear,
chubby faces dim
ping In Smiles-that