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LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Chevy Chase Lake-The Meters Family.
Glen SligO-Roof garden.
Glen EchO-Haleys Concert Band
Kernan's Lyceur--Bon Ton Burlesquers.
For amusements see page "a.
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CITY ITEMS.


Women in General Are Too BashfuI
To enter a restaurant even through the
ladies' entrance, for they're always afraid
they may be seen by some one whom they
DON'T like to be seen by. That's no esson
though, why they shouldn't enjoy a glass
of beer once in awhile, the same as men
do. Let's send you case of National Cap
ital Brewing Co.'S Diamond or "Muen-
ohener beer to your house and enjoy il
with home comfort. "a bottles for 81 %;
phone DID. 1t
You Certainly Don't Pay Much
when we paper your rooms Finest work
New paper. 81 up. Nolte, $40 9th st 1t
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Quarantine Declared OF Mt "OId
Point Hampton and Newport News.
The steamers CT the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Co. now make their usual
landings at Old Point Comfort going and
returning, connecting, as usual, with Hamp-
ton and Newport News.
JNO. CALLAHAN, Gen. Manager.
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Special excursion, $50 am, August II.
Tickets good ten days. Stop-overs return
ing at Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva and Bur-
dett CWatkins Glen) Mauch Chunk (Glen
Onoko). Reduced rate side trips from Mag
ara Falls.-Advt.
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USold throughout the world Price, CUTI-
CURA SOAP, 25c.; CUTICURA OINTMENT 5oc
POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP, Sole Props
Boston. Send for Face, Hands and Hair Book, =
mailed free.
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1925 to baltimore and Retur,

Via Baltimore and Ohio.
Saturday and Sunday, August l. and IL.
good for return until following Monday.
Tickets good on all trains except ROYAL
Limited.-Adyt.
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Don't Fai! to See the Meters Family
Sunday and all the week, and $50 D. M,
at Chevy Chase Lake.-Advt
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to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, Virginia
Beach. Ocean View and Newport News.
Fare for the round trip, $500 good for re-
turn passage Sunday night l3th.-Adyt
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$1.25 To Baltimore and Return 81 rs

Via pennsylvania KalIrOad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, Au-
gust II and Il, good to return until Mon
day. August IA All trains except Congress
sionaI Limited.--AdNt.
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For YOuR ICED TIE
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Concert at the White House,

The following is the pragram of the con-
cert to be given by the band of the United
States Marine Corps, William II. Santel-
mann, leader, at the Executive Mansion
this afternoon at 5:25 o'clock:
Grand march, Queen of Sheba =. Gounod
Overture. '1S12'' ..-.............T Schaikowsky
This overture describes the memorable
invasion of Russia by Napoleon l. \
solemn opening prayer gives place TO
vivid battle scene, in which the repeat
ed strains of La Marseilaise' tell of
French victories. eliminating in the
capture Of Moscow. The historic burning
of the city pictured by grand enssm-
BILE for the full band) follows, and is
immediately succeeded by hymn of
national Thanksgiving. triumphant Rus
STA God Save the Gar forming the
grand finale
SPilgrim Chorus and ''Eveninr Star
Sons" from ''Tannhaeuser'' $500. Wagner
Piccolo solo. THE Nightingale" Tullien
49,. Musician Guglielmo De Luca.
"Danse Macabre". Saint Saens
This picturesque composition is what its
Title would suggest. a veritable dance
of death The clock strikes the mid
night hour, while with shuddering
groan the graves open and the skeletons
troop forth to the tuning of Deaths
violin. as he sits upon a tombstone max
ing ready for the dance The hideous
rev.lry continues until the growing of
a cock announces the coming of dawn
when. like the fading of horrible
nightmare, the scene meits swiftly into
the silence Of coming day.
Second Leader Walter F. Smith fuegeI-
horn; Musicians Eberhardt cornet:
Baumgartel, French horn; Stone from
bone.
Overture symphonic. "Mysora" Wettge
nan Columbla ---.-.-..--...............Fy les
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AT special meeting Of Hancock Com
mand No l, l. V. L, held last night, DR..
Frank 7. Howe resigned his office as dele
gate to the national encampment. as he
Will go IN charge Of the command Colonel
w T. Pierce was elected to the vacancy.
II Is understood that there will be a very
large attendance 10 the national encamp-
meht. which meets at DeS MoineS Iowa, on
tHe III instant. and General Dyrenforth,
the national commander, says that greater
interest Is being felt than in any previous
enCdmpmeuL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

Women Best Best appreciate pre- late. c 3, IRA
AND cleansing and purifying properties
rlothers warrant its 5 use in the form of
irrftatfens, infiammations and chafngs for ulcer
alive weaknesses, too free or offensive perspira-
ton, and for many sanative uses Gentle applica-
lions of CUTECURA. greatest of emollient skin
cures, in addition Will, in many instances prove
of marked benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

Meters Family mt Chevy Chase Lake
in trapeze and high diving-5 and $50 pm
Sunday and all the week.-Adyt
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4. nud q. week-Fnd Countrv Excur.

sions-Tickets sold Saturday and SUNDAYS,
good to return until Monday following. at
greatly reduced rates from Washing on to
Charlestown, Frederick, Annapolis Junction
and intermediate points.-Advt.
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WHEN THE FAM LY IS AWAY

Gas Ranges. - sizes and styles. 81 and up
A. Ebt rIy'S Sons, us 9TH st. NV.
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Money to lcnd at 4, ) and 6 per cent on
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa ave.
advertisement
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b. and o. $1.OO to Frederick, Hagers
town and Winckester.

By special train leaving Washington a M,
August -, stopping at intermediate sta
tons. Returning, leave Hagerstown and
Winchester at 7:30 and Frederick AS p m
same day.-Advt.
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GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A. F. BORNOT, 1903 G st.

You'll BE WELL PLEASED
If yoI intTu-t the Gearing of your Car
pets to Us. Modern methods. best work
reasonable prices. NJ. Il. Thorp, 49, Me.ay
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$500 u. and o. SeashOre Excursion

to Atlantic City, Sea Isle City, Cape May
and Ocean City, n. j.. beginning August l.
Tickets good Friday and Saturday and for
return until the following Tuesday.-Advt
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Pretty Flowers Make Pretty We'd
diIgs- Guide las the best. I224 F-Adyt
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WHEN THE FAM LY IS AWAY
Board 1T la FvIa's Del gh fLl Cafe. Ex-
Cellent variety and good cook ng. Delicious
coffee with n, h cream. Attentive service.
Electria fans. Every hing homelike Meals
&c. CeTtTaiIy loeated, 1Ith and G. SIS. NV.
HAVE YOUR CARPETS CLEANED
by W"shingtGns leading carpet-ceauing
establi -hment-Uue of the most complete
plants IN the country. See ad., page :.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon," the best soc. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
a cost c. D. Kenny, eight city stores.
Wen make it hot for you. S. S. Daish &
Sons, coal and fire wood 1907 ST. NV.
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
Cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 11O3 G st.
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Ut" SHUutHuquH VIZ II. a u. %6. 10
Mountain Lake Park Md, $500 feet above
sea level Tickets August LIST to Both good
to return until 31st, Sc. 10 for the round trip
Advert sement
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One Fare Boston and Return via H.
d Q. Account L. A. w. National Meet
Tickets sold August II to IA, good to return
unu! 10Th, but may be extended to 31st
Via New York and Sound lines. $1,000. New
YORK and all rail- $11.50 for the round trip
advertisement f
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Ariingt0n and Return sunday 15c,
Through trains after 1915. d. m. 13l2&Paav
Advertisement.
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Take Dinner at Chevy Chase Inn
tomorrow. Table dhote, ST. from & 10 $50
Music. Delightful on verandas evenings
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

The steamer Potomac of the Weems
Steamboat Company will leave Washing
ton for Baltimore and river landings to-
morrow Sunday evening at 10 O'clock in
stead of ! o'clock. as heretofore.-Adyt.
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Limited Special to Chesapeake bench.
sunday. August H.

To accommodate those desiring to select
cottage and business sizes. train Will leave
IyattSN lie at So am. returning = pm.
fare. Sl.'O round trip DanenhoweT & Wick
ersham. general agents. Land Department.
--Adycr iSvment-
NO f'"rr Like Cabin John Bridge
Good music. All the de icacies ,Phone mr.,
I-AdVsT -isrment
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UNDERTAKES.
w. X. Speare,
Undertaken s. Embalmer,

$40 Street Northwest
Everything strictly nrst-class ana On the ,ncS
reasonable ternA- TslsDhons call s4e. Ssz-n
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15c. Round Trip to Arlington Sunday.
Through trains after 1875 a. m 1919 Paa
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
DOIYGS OF CENTRAL CLUB.

The Central cub Of Norwak Conn which has
pioneered along lines somewhat different from other
clubs has just issued its annual report. which IS
q gratifying one The club rents a cosey clubhouse
on the beautiful avenue which connects the TWO
little cities OF Norwak and South Norwalk and
in the most liberal way makes this a meeting place
for fortunate clubs. for committee meetings Of
the townspeople and for the use OF members who
want to entertain their friends.
Last year the Central club conducted four
teen lectures six receptions Including the New
YEAR. Dav reception. 10 which each year ell the
town Is made Welcome) two concerts, a round
table discussion upon THE Needs Of NorWalk,"
and a great many classes. II established Penny
Provident Bank. which has now 36 depositors
among the little children. II also organized AuX-
isr, NJ II OF the Red Cross and housed two new
l,rgnnza tons the Historical and Memorial Library
Assocation and the Library club.
ono ~ ts latest and most successful Lectures was
mon the theme Indian Baskctry.' This was gwen
nv IN Rev. W Q. Curtis. some time resident
- rhe Dales Oregon. a centre for the klickltht
Indians He has d most interesting coAeotoh
which ne uses TO illustrate his talks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
THE NOP4TT4'S CREW RESCUED.
SECOND OFFICER LOSES HIS LIFE-HARD-
SHIPS OF SURVIVORS

Halifax March 3.-The Government steamer ADJ
erdeen arrived here this morning from Sable ISL
and. bringing the crew OF the wrecked steamer
Morava. which lost on the northeast oar OF
the island last month.
Second officer Fransdorf OF the steamer Moravia
is the only one lost out OF OF forty. AT 100
a. m. February 70. the vessel struck on the ex-
treme northeast end Of the dry bar. WITHIN Two
hours the ship began TO break up
Signals from the Morava were seen and answered
by the Sable Island life-saying crew. Lfeooas
were launched and the taken on as fast
as possible The sea was heavy the time and
the weather bitterly cold. The VI rav'a oroke
amidships shortly after the crew left, and irnrne-
diatey began to settle in the sands.
About a. m. on February 70 the waves began TO
have telling effect. and the vessel began TO break
up BY this time she had made so mucn water mat
she was settling at stem ard stern.
shortly after she parted amidships. and the men.
realizing their dangerous position prepared to
launch the boats This operation was attended with
extreme danger.
At 10 a m the condition Of the ship such
that IL was decided TO the lines from the life
boat in order that the crew might reach the island
for assistance. The minute the lines were cut the
crew began hard battle for their lives. The little
craft was swept away from the steamer like a cork,
and work As they would. the found IL impos-
Cared swsv TO- sea and suffered untold asones
from the extreme cold and heavy snow. The waves
swept across the hfeboat and the water was
quickly turned to ice. The manning OF the oars be-
came more and more difficult. as this condition OK
aflairs went from bad 10 worse. All night long the
night lasted. ana the wind abated the boat was
gradually brought under control The second officer
succumbed the effects OF exposure and died. HIS
comrades in almost as sad plight. and nearly
every one Of the twentyOne occupants OF the craft
were frOs bitten. AT ) a. m. the boat was beached,
and the men were taken TO the iifesaving station.
whore everything possible was done for their COM
fort.
In the mean time the nineteen men who remained
on board were looked after by the ife-saving crew
from the island. The first lot. numbering seven
men. were rescued about p. m. AZ that time the
sea was breaking over the ship and the men were
all aft. The second trip made during the after
noon. and only six were LEFT on board for the
night At daylight the remaining six men were res
cued and reached shore shortly before the ships
boa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
CH4pJv HOME ANNIVERSARY.

The trustees OF the Chaplin Home for the Aged
and Infrm invited their friends 10 attend the
twentv-sixth anniversary Of the institution yester
day from TO 10 p. n. This Is always pleasant
occasion to the Universalists Of the metropolitan
district They gather in numbers from all the
churches to enjoy the musical and literary eXer-
cses and TO exchange social greetings, Nor Is TINS
all The receptlon-rOOm f. converted into Il DaZaar
for the sale Of fancy and useful articles con
fectionery and flowers. As the exercises continue
through the evening most Of the guests remain
to dinner. and the proceeds from all these sources
20 toward the support Of the home.
charge. The Rev. DR.. J. Coleman adams OF
Rrookvn presided at the afternoon meeting, al
which an address was made by the Rev. Henry
Rose Of Newark y J. There was singing by
Mr. Miner and the Misses Leipziger and Rice. ac-
COMMANDED by Mrs Goldberg.
The Rev DR. Charles II. Eaton took the Leading
mart AZ the evening meeting. while several solos
and rccitaons added to the pleasure Of the guests
Tho old inmates or the home always manifest a
kaeo delight at this annual incursion OF their
friends and visit 10 their private and com
forte bic rooms is a welcome part OF the days pro-
ceedinge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
FIOTRJSHJNG CLTBS N TEXAS.

Miss Anna Maxwell Jones. chairman OF State
correspondence for the General Federation OF Wom-
ems Clubs. has returned TO her home in this city
after an absence Of two months Of travel In Texas
In speaking Of the womens organizations that she
visited I'm her absence Miss Jones said:
u found women's clubs starting up all over the
country and they are doing most excellent and
serious work The club movement is quite de-
,eloped in Texas as IN New-York and ! heard
many original and interesting topics discussed at
the meetings Although the organizations were
generally literary yet civics relating 10 town i'm
rrovements and sanitation were often discussed
as were many Of the current topics OF the day"
II any clubs IN this city IN the State wish TO
unite with the state Federation OF Women's Clubs
fhev are requested 10 communicate with Miss
Jones at the Chelsea. West Twenty third-st.. New
City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
historic Subjects Discussed.

AT the literary meeting Of the National Society
OF New-England Women held yesterday several
excellent papers were read. Mrs James NJ Secor
jr.. chairman Of the day, and Prescott and
Motley, the historians with several kindred sub
jects, claimed attention. Mrs J. J. Hopper. presi-
dent Of Clio. read the first paper. Prescott and
His Theme" and Mrs Henry Pierce considered
The Aztec Race and Modern Mexico" Many IN
tcrestnC facts relative 10 the ancient C'sub-
lime their superstitious'D and their conquest by
Spain were pleasngly told Mrs. Christina Higley's
subject The Art OF the Historian" The
salient points Of ancient and modern writer's Of
history were brought out by the speaker
Miss Temperance Reed Introduced the second part
OF the programme with a descrpt Of Motley and
his best-knowu works. Mrs sherman spoke on
William OF orange" and Mrs. Tansley on Eng
and and the Spanish Armada" The closing paper
OF the day was read by Mrs. Edward A. Greeley, on
"The Ethical Value Of Research"
Mrs. Henry Clark Coo. the new president Of the
society. gave cordial invitation 10 all members to
call at her home on Wednesdays during March.
Among the guests were several women from
Massachusetts,. including Mrs. L. Cooper. Of
Waltham; Miss l. n Clark % Hyde PARK and
Miss ". VI. Hoyt. Of Boston. Mrs. William Aldrich
Of Buffalo was the guest OF member were
also Mrs George Nichols and Mrs. William Paul
both members OF european.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
SEWING AND COOKING METHODS.
EVEN THE BOYS ARE TAUGHT TO COVER
BALLS. MAKE FLAGS AND SAILS
AND DARN SWEATERS

Methods of Sewing and Cooking the sub
tect considered yesterday afternoon by the Public
Education Association at the Berkeley Lyceum.
and large number Of the cooking and sewing
teachers of the city in attendance. Mrs. \.
l.. Jessup supervisor OF sewing in the Newly York
public schools the first TO speak outlining the
work from it's small beginning IN 1857 at the sug-
gestion Of Miss Grace Dodge down to the present
when 165 schools, 30 teachers and 10000 pupils are
represented.
Mrs Jessup referred the necessity OF having
sewing taught in the public schools. many
mothers were too busy or too ignorant TO give
their own little ones help. but dwelt more on the
educational side than the utilitarian saying the
latter was "self-evident" She spoke also of the
classes in the evening schools. where COO girls are
awaiting themselves Of the opportunity to learn
plain sewing. darning and dressmaking Mrs. NJ
s Woolman. professor of domestic art in
Teachers College said the work first intro
duced into the schools from a unitarian point Of
view. Those who had visited among the tenement
houses knew how many unable 10 keep them
selves their children properly dressed The Ger
man and English women who had had the benefit
Of sewing as taught in their own schools showed
il IN their homes. where they preferred 10 stay
and sew. instead Of lying on pillows outside the
When we have an excellent educatve medium"
she sad WIlcR can ne u' b INA bave he'd
advanced ideas Of ethics, but have not had me VIII
girls had ali sorts of work connecting brain and
hand the will power exercised and trained
In manual training he child taught to respect
labor. and have a broader sympathy with the
wOrkingman. In the methods employed by
Teachers College boys and girls are given sewing
lessons together up the third grade, then II has
been found necessary 10 dfferenuate their train
ing. In the third grade the boys are taught 10
cover ba Is make flags and sails. and darn sweater
materials. while the girls have been making little
garments Lattery, however. the girls have put
i'm plea 10 he allowed 10 make flags also Mrs
Woolman emphasized the necessity Of having
teachers well trained for their work.
IN the absence Of Mrs. N. r. Williams super
visor Of cooking in he public schools. Mrs. Haincs
a school visitor. told % her impressions in going
about the schools She thought that the purely
Intellectual training given by the schools during
the last quarter OF a century had untitled many
for the average walks Of lfe-a lack that was now
recognized and atoned for by manual training.
AT the close OF the session an adjournment was
made to the recention-room whore Tea and cakes
were served by the hostess Of the afternoon. Mrs
Louis Lee stanton, assisted by Miss Bessie Barnes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-04
FEDERATION GLIB WORK BEGIN.
MEETING OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
TO ARRANGE DETAILS or PROGRAMME.

MEETING OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
TO ARRANGE DETAILS OF PROGRAMME.
In preparation Of the work 70 he done AZ the next
meeting Of the New-York State Federation OF Wom-
ans Clubs. a meeting Of chairmen OF committees
held yesterday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Cornelius Zabrlsl1ie No. s46 Carrollst.. Brooklyn.
The chairmen present were Mrs. Zabriske Of the
Programme Committee. and her aids. Mrs. Creevey
ard Miss Jones; Mrs 0mas, on Hospitals and
Nurses: Mrs. Larned. OF syracuse, on Household
Science; Mrs. Hastings, Child Study; Mrs
Stowoil on business Women and Training Work
ors and Miss Susan p. Anthony. on Political Study.
The chairman OF the Press Committee was repre-
scented. and Mrs. Mariana y. Chapman, although
the committee. was present. The members
discussed the different points that should be taken
up in the presentation Of the various subjects. II
was suggested that As far possible speakers
should be women who resident In the upper
part Of the state and that the papers prepared bv
each speaker should be submitted 10 her chairman
before delivered
The question Shall n non-club member he asked
10 Qiv. a aDer9" was mOCred. II also advised
that half an hour each day should be allowed for
social Intercourse Certain rules 10 govern the
sneakers were suggested. and when action has been
taken on these they Will be put IN proper form ana
sent 20 the different charmen for distribution 10
their speakers. . -
submitted Mrs. Zabriske before tho meeting or
.vgb
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THE NOTE gave MN AWAY"

In connection with the recent discussion Of the
baggage regulations and the effect an amusing in
cldent occurred yesterday al the Appraisers Stores
box containing fine suit OF clothes arrived
which addressed to a clergyman in a near
State In OF the pockets of the coat OF the
suit was found the following note:
Dear Brother You will that have worn
your suit. IL will be exempt from duty Hone
YOU will receive it all right Your arectonate
brother.
However the note a discovery which
clearly proved that the suit OF clothes was worn
once with the idea OF cvading duty. II was re-
turned under the proper schedule. The duty upon
the suit amounted 10 SIS