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Evening star., 1901-06-05
WESLEYAN PENTECOSTANs,
Convention in Progress at Church of
the Denomination.

convention In Progress at Church of
the Denomination.
A holiness convention, which will con-
tinue until Friday, began yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the Wesleyan Pente-
costal Church, Academy of Music building
corner of 9th and d streets northwest
Meetings were also held at and 7:3O pm.
At the morning service Rev. Charles Be
Vier. pastor of the Pentecostal Church,
Spring Valley. New York. delivered a ser
mon on Prayer and read number of
selections from the Scriptures bearing on
the subject. At 8 pm. Rev. Vivian Gates
OF Sparrow's Point, Md. preached on
Love" The evening address was made
by NIr. Be Vier and his theme was the de-
STABILITY Of leading sanotifed lives. At
each meeting there were altar services.
The first anniversary Of the local church
will be observed Sunday next when Mr..
Be Vier Is expected to take part in the
program. which will consist Of love feast
at am. Sunday school at 10. with preach
ing at II am, $50 pm. and 1880 pm.
The Wesleyan Pentecostal Church In
Washington was organized June g. 1900,
by Revs. William Howard Hoople and c.
Howard Davis of the missionary commit
tee of the Association of Pentecostal
Churches of America on invitation of
number of people who became interested in
the subject during a series of meetings held
by MIR. Hoople in May. The church Sc
cured in July the present quarters, where
the work has since been carried on About
thirty names were given in at the first
meeting. and the present membership is
ffty-one. Rev. c. Howard Davis, who
was called to the pastorate, entered upon
the duties of the position November 25,
1900.
The Association of Pentecostal Churches
OF America, with which the Washington
church is affiliated. is composed Of some
thing over thirty churches from Maine to
Iowa. The sixth annual meeting was held
April Ola last with the First Pentecostal
Church of Lynn, Mass. The association
has three missionaries besides several ma
tive workers in India. Property for
mission station there has been purchased,
and the care of fifty-seven orphan chill
dren undertaken The association also has
missionary in Bravo of the Cape De
Verde Islands. Besides supporting these
missionaries the past year quite sum was
raised and forwarded for famine relief
The association has a printing plant,
where books. tracts and the Beulah Chris
tan. the official organ Of the association,
Is printed. 1t also conducts Pentecostal
school at Saratoga Springs. N Y, the pur-
pose of which is to give students a thor
ough education and training, not only for
business, but for the ministry.
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Hotel Richmond,

The Hotel Richmond at Atlantic CITY IS
just three doors removed from the beach.
1t stands on Atlantic avenue in one of the
most popular sections of the city by the
sea. There are to be had sea views. sea
airs, sea baths and sea food. M H Maeers
the manager. agrees to take excellent care
of guests
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Hotel New England.

The Hotel New England. at South Caro-
lima avenue and the beach, occupies one of
the desirable sites at Atlantic City. Bryan
& Williams. the managers, invite requests
for booklets in which they set forth the
claims of their hotel to the patronage of
persons wanting good service.
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Chance for Bridge Builders.

Consul Hughes at Coburg has notified the
State Department that an iron bridge 5000
feet long and to cost about s2,560. 900 is to
replace the old wooden boat bridge over
the ANU DavJa, o3theaniddle Asiatic rail-
road near Tscha aSd1n@ The consul sug-
gests that this my be fine opportunity
for American br&9ge builders If prompt
action Is taken. M
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The Supply to Be Reatted.

The Navy Department is considering ex-
tensive overhauling for the Supply. with
the view Of making that vessel an efficient
station ship at Guam. Extensive quarters
will be provided for the governor of the
island and staff. with the expectation that
the entire governmental party will live on
the steamer. instead Of occupying the
primitive quarters available on the island
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Hotel Relmnnf

The Hotel Belmont. Atlantic City. one of
the all-the-year houses. is at Virginia ave-
nue. and the beach. Some of the things
claimed for this house is that 1t is freproof
and that ii has a sun parlor.
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Yost to Play Duryea

Two more games will be played in the
series OF rogue for the Van
Wickle medal between Mr.. Yost and Mr..
Duryea this evening at $50 o'clock on the
grounds Of the Columbia ROGUE Club.
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appointment q alsE Promotions.

Mr.. H. H. DarniSaiA he District assessor
has recommended Yp TIL Commissioners tho
appointment Of tvs additional clerks and
number of promoSkons In the force in his
Office. The appo&9tments and promotions
will take effect JJS 1-when the increased
appropriation for 4AH od1ce becomes avail
able.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
The Thomn. Reache. Nagasaki.

The War Department has been informed
that the transport Thomas has arrived at
Nagasaki on her way to San Francisco
with the 4lth Regiment, volunteers. from
the Philippines.
Evening star., 1901-06-05
Dress Goods.

Dress Goods.
The new additions to stock
aggregate 10000 yards-all this
seasons productions. With low
est prices come best styles and
every best shade-features not
associated with sales of picked
over stocks.
12Hc Swiss MulIs NJ. and r.
sale Price. Observation-Disclosures. ON
25c Imported Dimities. NJ and I'M
r. Sale Prize. e..-.............. HUG
Sale e pFiee FseS: s"lsses M and F: 25c
F, s. Sale nP2f.sa PTi's. oatainlnes NJ and Csc
SIC Scotch Ginghams NJ. and F. neo
sale Price .........-.-........... u w
CSC Silk Mousselnes. NJ. and f. pm,
sale Price Observation-Disclosures. WV
SOC White OrgandIes NJ and F. 2z~
Sale Price. Observation-Disclosures. WV
25c Dotted Swisses. NJ. and f. 1nc
sale Price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Georgetown Tent. No. Q. Of Maccabees
Evening star., 1901-06-05

Books.
Thousands of superior Cloth
bound Books, many of them
copyrighted. Hundreds of
titles to choose from.
75c to 81 Books. NJ and f. H.
Sale Price. Observation-Disclosures. QOS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23

ments in the ears. and women or
fashion. sacrificing rather 20 the Gus
tom OF the moment than 10 judicicus
ideas Of hygiene and good sense. put
their sparkling earrings and pendants
into their caskets. But the whole
thing ended in smoke.
In the name Of hygiene. even tradi-
tional mistakes have been revived. To
cure inveterate strangles. 10 stop the
running caused by Irritation OF the
auditory ducts. 10 cure chronic sup
puration OF the eyelashes or rhino-
pharypgitis. the ears have been laden
with ridiculous pendants; the lobe has
become the chosen place for these
barbarous cauteries; In short. the prac-
tice Of mutilating these little organs
under cover OF hygiene, as grotesque
as IL is irrational. Is continued.
Mutilation OF the ears is no longer any
more justifiable than mutilation Of the
nose, tattooing or sterilization OF the
face. 1t is unworthy OF n civilized
people. OF a people aware OF the fact
that every effraction OF the skin and
every wound is door by which death
may enter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
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GA nIMG1sS9 nIMaas:9 @

Taffeta mouselne is one of the pret-
test of summer fabrics to wear at a
dinner or dance.
a button Of old silver, consisting of
an inter-twisted monogram, makes an
artistic fastening for boleros.
In its best shape the dimity petit
coat is made in black and white, with
white footing or Hamburg edgings
for washing purposes.
The combination of silk and Isle is
better, the silk giving certain
amount of electricity which is desir-
able and modifying the creepiness Of
the Isle.
Cotton underwear is the cheapest,
and will always be worn to a great
extent. 1t is the truly popular under
wear on account OF the price, which is
an essential for the majority.
A pretty black accordion pleated
chiffon costume has n bolero and short
tunic yoke of black canvas, on which
are embroidered sprays of iris Broad
bands Of Chantilly lace ornament the
skirt.
Lawn founces decorate skirts OF
white nainsook, and sometimes, be.
tween clusters Of fine tucks, these dis
play superb medallions OF lace. de-
signed in miniature frames, stiffiy tied
bouquets, or urns filed with flowers.
All Of the dressy frocks that show
a note of black I'm the material rt1n
lavishly to black Chantilly. and so
splendid is the effect OF this over
white taffeta that one is led readily to
believe the costume a priceless crea-
tion. But real lace Is scarcely ever
used for these insertions. the elaborate
patterns seen being in the main imlta-
tions that seem inexpensive, indeed,
when you reflect on the look OF rich
ness they create.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23

season. The novel May Manton shirt
waist shown is of white tnffeta silk.
and is made over the fitted lining, but
all waist materials are appropriate
and the lining can be omitted when
washable fabrics are used.
The foundation fits snugly and closes
ut the centre front On II are arranged
the portions OF the waist proper. The
fronts are tucked to yoke depth, then
fall free 10 form soft folds, but the
backs are tucked for their entire
length and are arranged to give a
tapering effect TO the figure.
The novel yoke extends over the
sleeves, but can be cut off at the arms
eyes when preferred. The sleeves are
in bishop style, tucked for nearly their
length. but left free TO form puffs
above the narrow pointed cuff bands.
At the neck is a regulation stock collar
with which is worn tie OF black
velvet TO match the belt.
To cut this waist for woman OF
medium size, three and seven-eighth
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23

stands and childish, simple silks. pale.
tinted cashmeres and the like are ap-
propriate. For simpler occasions
washable materials and darker colors
can be used either with or withour the
separate guimpe. Or the waist can be
made with high yoke and long sleeves.
The waist Is simple and full closing
at the centre back. and Is finished at
the low neck with the plastron- bertha.
The skirt Is straight and full gathered
at the upper edge and Joined TO the
belt.
To cut this dress for a girl OF eight
years OF age. five yards OF material
twcnty-oDe inches wide. four and
three-eighth yards twenty-seyen inches
wide, three and onc-fourth yards
thirty-two inches wide or four yards
forty-four inches wide Will be re.
qulred, with short sleeves five and
five-eightb yards twenty-One inches
wide. four and seven-eighth yards
twenty seven inches wide. three and
threefourth yards tbirty-two Inches
wide or three and one-eighth yards
forty.four inches wide; with long
sleeves one and one-half yards thirty.
two inches wide. two and one third
yards twenty one inches wide for
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
The Clocks Two Hands,

"Come, hurry up" said the second
hand OF a clock 10 the minute hand;
you'll never get around in time II
you don't. See how fast I'm going"
continued the fussy little monitor, as
IL fretted round on its pivot.
Come. hurry upv' said the minute
hand TO the hour hand. utterly obliv-
ious OF being addressed by the second
hand. III you don't be quick. youll
never be In at the stroke of one"
well. that's just what our young
friend there has been saying 10 You"
At this point the clock pealed forth
the hour. as the hour hand continued:
You see we're In time. not one OF
MS behind. You take my advlce-do
your own work in your own way and
leave others alone"
Moral.-Mind your own business
Christian Register.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
woman's Eton.

Etons remain fret favorites for light
weight jackets and Will extend their
popularity into the coming season.
No other style has so firm a hold on
the fashionable world and no other
is 50 generally becoming and useful.
This latest design possesses many ad-
vantages and is admirable 10th for
the entire cult and the separate wrap.
The May Manton original shown in
the large drawing 10 designed for the
latter purpoCe and is Of black cheviot
trimmed with stitched taffeta bands
and handsome crochet buttons, but
oxford cheviot, taffeth. covert cloth
and all jacket cloths are equally ap-
propriate and all suiting Daterials are
correct when the little coat Is part or
a costume. As shown, tho big sailor
collar is used, but whel preferred this
last can be omitted and the neck
finished with a stitched band extended
from the reyers.
The back OF the Eton Is smooth and
seamless. The fronts are fitted by
means OF single darts and are turned
back to form the pointed revers that
meet the collar which is Joined 10 the
neck. The sleeves are plain In coat
style. trimmed 20 simulate cuffs.
To cut this Eton for a woman OF
medism size. three and one-half yards
Of material twenty-one inches wide
two and one.half yards twenty-seven
inches wide. two and one-eigbth yards
thirty.two inches wide. one and one
half yards forty-four inches wide or
one and three-eighth yards fifty Inches
wide will be required. with two yards
Of stitched bands 10 trim as iHus-
frnfed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
Rails at Earring. as Barbar,e.

Among the idiotic. absurd and gro
tesque customs which still exist in the
year 1901. says NJ. Baratier In the
New York Herald. the one that holds
the record for ineptitude is beyond
contradiction that OF wearing ear
rings.
Yet people laugh when they see in
ethnographic museums Boloendos.
Caribs. Nyam-Nyams and other abor-
igines from foreign countries proudly
wearing In their noses. lips or ears
rings and other varied ornaments. But
do not those who laugh frequently
have-if not their noses-their ears
pierced and ornamented with some
strange object. something OF intrinsic
value that has been given them?
The most affectionate mother trem-
bles at the lea Of the pain cause
10y iroculatIon with vaccine: she shud-
ders at the thought OF the touch OF
a finger nail that will relieve a pain
full gum. Yet with a light heart she
will take her child to the first jeweleF
or matchmaker 10 get him TO pierce
the ears Of the little one whose every
cry fills her with anguish. In order
to carry out this barhsrous practice
she stifies the cry OF a mothers heart:
she sets reason aside and allows her
self 20 be Influenced by human stu
pIdity The fact Is that fashion takes
precedence OF everything.
A few years ago in certain sensible
quarters there was an attempt 10 op-
pose this barbarous custom. II was
10 be good style not 70 wear orus-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
A Terrible Grind.

She was old and gray and presented
a most pathetic picture. sitting within
the shadow OF the church on the cor
ner and bending wearily over her
wheezy little handorgan. In the damp.
ness OF the night she shivered and
drew her worn and faded shawl more
closely about her shrunken shoulders.
The tall. fashionably dressed man.
standing at the curb waiting for a
cab. glanced over at the melancholy
figure. and for a moment forgot about
his cab. she was somebody's poor
old mother. be thought. and maybe
she had seen better days. lie had n
mother once. Fumbling in his pocket
he walked quickly over TO the little
old woman and dropped some coins
into her rusty tin cup.
You must find this very hard. my
poor woman" he remarked 70 bef
kindly.
The dull. tired eyes were raised 70
his for a moment gratefully. and then
the old gray head was bowed again
YEARLY over the little organ
Yes" she said. softly and In a tone
OF profound sadness. yes. IL Is o
terrible grind. New York Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
z:oSyaS!' SHs1

Fencing among the society women
of Newport is achieving great popn-
larity.
Ida May Jackson is Wisconsin's first
woman factory inspector. She is the
granddaughter of an editor and has
done newspaper work herself.
Golf has captured the Chautauqtans
this season, the bicycle being relegated
TO the younger set at the lake. A big
club has been formed for the links.
Princess Maud of England is a good
sailor, bicyclist, photographer and
linguist She can sew, spin and play
chess. And she is an excellent trained
nurse.
One of the unique occupations for
women is that now followed by Mrs.
kindling wood factory in town in
Maine.
There is something always in my
art that needs improvement" says
Mime. Calve; something that / can
learn" There is whole lesson for
young and self-sufficient singers.
The growth of American colleges
for women is illustrated by the fact
that nearly 400 applications have been
received for membership in the pro-
posed Women's University Club Of
New York.
Turkish women, il is said, are be-
coming more independent every year
Despite of orders 10 cover the face
in public, many boldly let their wells
fall aside and keep them off alto
gether when entering a shop.
Bowling is being revived in Eng
land as a game for women, and II is
predicted that in another year II will
have taken the place of tennis. 1t
was n favorite game with fashionable
women about hundred years ago.
Queen Alexandra is about to follow
the quaint custom of English queens
and will shortly select an oak in
Windsor forest to be named for her:
self. A brass plate bearing her name
and the date will be attached TO the
tree.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23

The imperial German Navy and some
German manufacturers are using large
quantities Of an oily product OF n
German brown coal tar called "masut"
for heating and steam producing pur-
poses The coast defense vessels Of
the German Navy are fitted for the
use OF this oil. and some Of the bat
tleshlps and cruisers are 20 arranged
that they can use coal or "masut."
The advantages Of "masut" over coal
are said 10 be a One-fourth greater
heat producing quality. a greater ease
In handling. very little smoke. and
the ability 20 produce full power
steam Ia less GEe than with coaL
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
An Invitation.

What do you say" said the Work Te
BE Done;
shall we start hravely together,
Up with the earliest peep Of the sun,
Singing, whatever the weather.
Come, little busy-folk, what do you say!
Let's begin fairly together to-day.
"Shall We keep step with laugh and Q
song,
All through the runaway morning.
And when the noontime comes speeding
along,
Whstling his chorus Of warning,
Then" said the Work To BE Done, '1et
us see
Who has kept up in the hurry with me.
"Hark, in the midst of the long afternoon,
When you're little bit weary,
How all the meadows keep sweetly in
tune,
Toiling and prattling and CHEEKY.
What do YOU say! said tho Work To BE
Done,
"Shan we be comrades till setting Of sun"
Youths Companion
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
A ErIendIY EIelh Mnnsc.

Many stories have been told In the
past tending TO show that wild ami
mails, when In trouble, viii display
surprising confidence I'm man-in fact.
viii often seek his assistance when
sore beset. The writer when boy on
a farm In Minnesota, had an cxpe-
rience with n field mouse which pret-
tily illustrates this trait I'm wild Great
ures. 1t was stacking time, and the
men were all busy In the fields lifting
tie shocks OF cured grain and stacking
them In hive-shaped stacks In the barn
yard. The writer, n barefoot boy at
that time. had been following the
wagons In the field all the morning
In n vain endeavOr 10 capture some
field mice TO take home as pets. He
had seen number OF the drab little
creatures with their short tails, but
had failed 10 lay his hands upon any
OF them. owing 10 the thick stubble
and the nimbleness Of the mice. At
last, as a particularly large shock was
lifted. broken nest was disclosed.
and the youthful mouser was put upon
the qui vive by the slender squaks OF
seven or eight hairless little beings
that were so young as not 10 have
opened their eyes az yet. The mother
disappeared with awhlsk. wbereupon
the young hunter sat down IN a cri;i-
ca. attitude beside the nest and began
20 examine his find. He had already
put one OF the young mice In his trOus.
er's pocket when the mother reap
peared out OF the stubble beside the
nest. The boy held his breath and
awaited Developments. Much 10 his
surprise. the mouse. mother. after care
fully examining the ruined nest, en-
tered his pocket. which. as he sat.
opened very near TO the nest. She
seemed 10 come 90 the conclusion very
quickly that her lost little one had
found very good home. and ln about
two minutes had transferred the re-
mainder Of her offspring from the
nest 10 the pocket. carrying them one
at time In her mouth.
The writer has had many varied ex.
per,ences with Wild animals. but none
Of them impressed him 10 strongly ~
the episode Of the ousc-motber In
the wheat s;ubble.-Clydc Hayden. In
Birds and Nature.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
Girls Dress.

Little girls are best dressed when
wearing simple little frocks that are
quite free of fuss. The very charm.
ing May Manton model shown is ad.
mirable in many ways. including the
latest feature In the novel plastron-
bertha that finishes the low neck. The
original is OF China silk. with blue
figures on white ground, and is
made with short sleeves and worn
without the guimpe; but can be varied
and made high by the addition of the
latter, while countless materials are
equally appropriate. For warm
weather. dancing school or party
wear the design is admirable as II
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
The Elaborate Negligee.

So far nothing has appeared 10 take
the place of alternating rows of satin
ribbon and lace insertion for the elab-
crate negligee. This combination Is
found TO look rich and beautiful 10
degree, and If the lace be of n dainty,
filmy weave and the ribbon of pretty
and becoming color the scheme leaves
little TO be desired. Its a mere mat
ter Of taste as to which direction the
stripes thus gained shall take. The
short woman. though, will choose
them up and down, the too tall woman
round and round, while the woman Of
medium size may have them either
way. Or they may go on the bias,
mitering down the back and front;
but this arrangement will not hold its
shape as well.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
A Remarkable Octogenarian.

Although elghty-two years old this
summer. Mrs. ii. Z. Van Cleve, 1.-The
first white baby born in the North
west" is still vigorous Of mind and
actively interested in the worlds af-
fairs. She lives in Minneapolis, Min
nesota. Her life-story, as told in the
Ladies' Home Journal, is a pictur-
esque and exciting one. Born at Fort
Crawford, Wisconsin, on July /, 1919,
the daughter of one regular army
officer and the widow OF another, she
passed through all the trials, hard
ships and adventures of military and
pioneer life on the frontier, and al
though she has spent most Of her
later years in cities. her experiences
have still been of varied and unusual
claracter. Her golden wedding ami
versary was celebrated more than
fifteen. years ago.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-08-23
The Bird Fan in Vogue.

The newest and prettiost fan is quite
small. and composed OF feathers from
the breast of the pheasant or the pea
cock. Ar the same time the tiny fan
OF lace or painted gauze, elaborately
spangled. holds its own in fashions
favor. As a matter OF fact really good
fans never look old-fashioned. and one
wonders why a girl who has a large
sum TO expend upon her trousseau does
not invest in n beautiful fan-a genu.
Inc antique, IL possible; II not, n mod
ern work OF art