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FAST-FLY|NG METEORS
Inanimate Messengers From
the Ethereal Space.
A RECENT DISCOVERY
STONE FOUND IN MEXICO AT
TRACTS THE SCIENTISTS.
National Museum Officials Collecting
Specimens-Three Hundred and
Sixty-Eight on Exhibition.
A RECENT DISCOVERY

The heavenly bodies have been an en-
ticing source Of study for scientists since
the beginning of civilization. Not satisfied
with the opportunities afforded by the planet
On which We live man has been reaching
out to the stars in effort TO grasp the Sc
crets of the region of space. The materials
which compose the heavenly bodies is a
question that has received no small amount
OF attention since the earliest record of
scientific research and astrologers and geoIo-
gists Of the present day are by no means
neglecting investigation and speculation as
TO the composition of those countless mil
lions of bodies comprising the planetary
system. One source of study and perhaDs
the most tangible. are the inanimate mes
sengers III the shape Of meteorites which
have fallen to this planet from the outside
universe
Perhaps no discovery of unusual signifi-
canoe relating to the geology of this earth
eXcttes q degree of interest among scientists
equal TO that aroused by the finding of one
OF these stony visitors from the ethereal
space. Each new discovery of a meteOrite
is the signal for renewed interest because
1t Is not known what mystery may be ex-
planned by the messenger from the other
worlds, and scientists are ready and eager
to learn more about the uneXplored regions
of the air.
1t Is not TO be wondered at then. that
the recent finding of an immense me-
teOrite near BacubiritO, Mexico. has awak-
ened the zeal of men OF science to learn, if
possible. facts hitherto unknown. The me-
teorite last unearthed is said to be the
largest one ever found. 1t measures 13 feet
/ inch in length, feet inches in width
and is > feet inches thick The weight of
this immense body has not been definitely
estimated. but It will likely weigh several
tons Its discovery, as in the case with
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union men; to settle all disputes between
employer and employe by arbitration, when
possible to do SO; and to shorten the day
of labor to eight hours, thus giving the op-
eratives more opportunities for self-im-
provement and social enjoyment.
When Washington Lodge was first or
ganiZed it encountered many storms. The
members were determined, however that
1t should be a success and by incessant
work have gained for it a standing which
is coveted by all local labor crafts. The
officers of the union are: President, Fred
Fletcher; vice president. Charles Gosnell;
financial secretary, William B. Fennell ;
recording secretary, Henry Wagner; treas
urer, ]. Herbert Rice; conductor, F.
Thomas, all of whom are recognized as
among the best authorities on local union
ism
President Fletcher is a native Of the late
President Mckinleys home town-Canton,
Ohio-where he was born December 10
1876. He received his education, served his
machinist apprenticeship and worked in
Canton until 1896. At that time he left
home and visited the principal cities of
Ohio and Pennsylvania. He worked at his
trade in the states named until February
1900 when he came to this city to accept
q position in the State, War and Navy De-
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GLOVES.
They Are Not Badge of Aristocracy
as Generally Supposed.

From the Detroit Free Press.
1t has been decreed that the accessories
more than the costume itself, proclaim the
true lady, and the wise woman If she must
economize does SO in connection with the
gown rather than the many small details
of her outfit. Gloves, more than anything
else, are indicative Of whatever degree of
refinement woman may possess and, con-
sequently, they should have the greatest
care bestowed upon them. This idea that
the glove Is an important badge of arls-
tocracy is not new one. When gloves
were first worn, which was some time dur
Ing the eighth century, only people of high
rank could own them Royalty, the clergy
and the military, which comprised the aris-
tOcracy of Europe, held an exclusive right
to these garments.
The church introduced the wearing of
gloves into part of the religious service,
and the Emperor Charemagne gave the
inhabitants of a certain monastery the
right to hunt deer so they might have skin
for their gloves. Gloves were first worn in
France, and, like great many other ariS
tocrats, came over with William the Con-
querOr' during the Norman invasion of
England. At that time the right to wear
gloves belonged exclusively to men, and
the articles worn were generally most pro-
fusely decorated. Perhaps it was thought
that as women did no hard work they did
not need this covering, as although they
were ornamented, gloves were first worn
mentation. Falconers were among the first
TO use them as they were so useful as a
protection from the talons of the hawk
When buying gloves there are a large
number of things to be considered. The
best and most durable kid is soft and elas-
tic, as the hard inelastic kind will nearly
always split or rip in a very short time
Black gloves are generally less elastic than
any other. and for this reason should al
ways be the very best procurable. Cheap
gloves are always dear, IL such a paradox
may be used, but If 1t is absolutely neces-
sary that cheap articles be bought It is best
to get as light a shade as possible Dark
! dyes and coloring are more or less injurious
to the kid and, therefore, a glove that has
| only been colored slightly is more durable
Dressed kid is more durable than suede and
generally retains its freshness longer.
Gloves ripped at the fingers are mex
cusable. seam should always be stitched
with thread to match the shade of the
glove, as soon as ii rips, and this is one of
the places where the old adage about the
stitch in time" Is particularly applicable
A good way to mend tear is to button hole
stitch around the rough edges and draw
the solid edge thus formed together. This
will prevent the fraying and pulling which
| is so often the despair of the amateur glove
| mender. The most graceful gloves nave
/ long fingers; the short-fingered glove gives
\ the hand stumpy appearance, which IS
| very ungraceful and entirely out of keep
| ing with the long, slender effects popular at
! present.
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weighs $50 pounds and il is likely that it
was the largest Of a considerable number
which fell simultaneously, inasmuch as
number of smaller specimens were found
near that place. For a time after the find
Ing Ot the large mass there was a great
deal Of activity among the inhabitants Of
that part OF Arizona. and a great many
persons were out with picks and shovels
eudeavOriug to unearth similar stones The
meteOrites brought a large price and sew
eraI persons were well paid for their ef-
forts in the interest OF science"
The sight of falling meteorite has been
the privilege OF but very few persons and
IL Is a memorable event In personal ca
reer, like that Of viewing a cyclone at close
range. The unusual sight is always a
source Of thrilling excitement.
An Interesting Story.
The description OF the descent of a stony
meteorite. which fell near Felix. Perry
county. Ala, at about IL 80 o'clock in the
morning. the 18th Of May. 1890, is an inter-
esting story. a farmer near Felix, Ala.
was working in his cotton field when his
attention was attracted by loud rumblng
noise. very much like thunder 1t being a
clear. clOudless day he Immediately looked
up and saw the meteorite directly overhead
There was one very loud report. followed
by two milder ones. The meteorte had the
appearance Of a big piece Of red hot iron
being struck with a hammer, causing the
sparks 10 fly IN all directions. After the
explosion the smaller pieces popping off
sounded like a small stone or nail being
ming or kissing noise The meteor seemed
to be passing from east to west. The noise
Of the explosion was heard at a distance of
twenty-five miles from the place where the
stone fell.
The largest portion OF this meteor that
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ship is fast and constantly increasing. and.
from present indications, a very short time
will pass before every competent machinist
in the District of Columbia will be a union
man.
Washington Lodge believes 1t to be a nat
ural right of those who toll to enjoy to the
fullest possible extent the wealth created
by the labor of its members and realizes
that under the changing industrial condi-
lions of the present period, and the enor-
nous growth of the trusts, syndicates and
other agsregations Of capital IT is impos-
slole for the machiniSts to obtain the full
reward Of their labor except by united ac-
Gon.
The lodge also believes that organization,
pased on sound principles and directed nv
conservative intelligence, furnishes the
best medium by which they may secure a
more equitable share of the wealth which
they create and also promote the general
welfare Of it's members by improving the
machfnists' trade and social conditions
thereby elevating the plane of citizenship,
and by assisting each other in all matters
relating to the machine industry unite and
sol1dify 1t in all its various branches The
machinists of the city have therefore
pledged themselves to labor unitedly in be-
half of the principles they advocate to per-
petuate their association on the basis of
friendship and justice, to expound their OBJ
Jects and work for their general welfare;
to respect and obey the laws laid down for
Its guidance and government.
II is tHe purpose OF the machlnlStS' lodge
10 bring within the folds of it's organization
every competent machinist who is actively
engaged at the trade or connected with it.
who has worked at the trade four years or
more, and who is in receipt of the average
rate of wages paid in the District; to adopt
carry out and put in operation an effective
plan for keeping it's members employed; to
endeavor to secure the establishment of q
legal apprenticeship system of four years;
to impress upon all employers the necessity
OF paying their employees the full current
wages and giving preference of work to
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Although but little over two years old
there is no better conducted labor organi-
zation in this city than Washington Lodge,
No. 173, of machinists. The manner in
which the affairs of this union are transact
ed would lead an outsider to believe that
II was a club, society or league, and all
business matters are handled delicately and
with perfect harmony. The officers and
members of the union are like a family of
brothers, and all work in the interest of
their organization. Washington Lodges
present high standing has been attained in
this way, and it is recognized as one Of
the leading spirits of local unionism. So
perfect is this organization that the Inter
national Association of Machinists Glasses
it among the foremost of it's many affiliated
bodies
Washington Lodge, No. 173, was organized
June I, 1900. at McCauley's Hall, 209 Penn
syivania avenue southeast, by Mr.. E. l..
Adams of Portsmouth, Va, with fifty char
ter members Since its inception the ma
chine trade In Washington has greatly eX-
panded, and naturally the lodge has grown
considerably. The first election of officers
resulted as follows: President, John Ham
merstrom, now president of the Central La
Dor Union; vice president, Fred Fletcher;
recording secretary, j. H. Rice financial
secretary, II. S. MoiineuX; treasurer, John
Wrathall; conductor. William l. Lloyd; sem
tinel, Thomas Wrathall.
On account of the increasing membership
of Columbia Lodge, and the fact that a ma
jority of its members were navy yard en-
ployes, the idea of organizing a new lodge
was considered, it being the belief that the
interests of the machinists thus employed
could in this way be far better cared for.
This idea has proved correct to a great ex-
tent, even in the short time Washington
Ledge has been organized, for the member
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The Mystery.

rom Brooklyn Life.
.'Oh, half a yard of dark blue serge
And couple of spoo,s of braid,
And a spool of thread,
That's all, +" she said.
Are you sure the goods won't fade?
VIII it stand the glare of the summer sum-
And the salt of the summer sea =
And ii mustn't shrink
For Mercy! think
What dreadful thing 'twould be!''
l gaZed upon her fair sweet face
And her gown of fautless ht:
And wondered why
She came to buy,
And what she could make of it,
The months rolled and we met again
On the shore of the summer sea
She was just as fair,
And her costume rare
A little too rare-Ah, me.
Twas a ha.f a yard Of dsrk-blue serge
And couple of spools of braid,
And a spool o. thread
''Ye gods.' sbid;
Twas bathing suit she made!''
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Dark Outlook.

From The Chicago News.
1da-"Don't be SO rough on the poor
writer, dear. Remember, he won't always
live in a garrett
May-"I should say not. l heard the
iandlady say today if he didn't pay his rent
she'd put him out"
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Could Recommend Them.

From the q cago Tribune.
Are there any good collection agencies
in this neighborhood?' inquired the
stranger with the long-standng account .
collection agencies" eNcla med the SUBJ
urbanite. Great Scotti Haven't You seen
any of our MOSQUITOES YETI"
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The New Reading.

From the Chicago Post.
81 understand the old phrase about mar
rying and giving in marriage is now con-
sldered obsolete I'm Gothams swell set"
How have they changed it2"
why. they speak OF marrying and buy
ing in marriage.
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She-"There goes lucky young man.
Some philanthropist sent him through col
lege."
That's nothing. I've been through COL
lege."
Yes, but he got him a Job as carpenter
afterwards."-Life,
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If possible to procure. only fresh boiled
lobster should be used for this preparation.
PICK all the meat from the shells OF two
good-sized, freshly boiled Holsters and cut
the solid part into one-inch pieces. Put
these into a saucepan with an ounce OF
LfeSh butter, season with half q teaspoon
IuI or salt and quarter OF a saqfspoopf,,l
OF paprlka and cook five minutes: add a
Wlheslass OF Madeira or four tablesno,, All.
VI slleIrN' COOK three or four minutes long
ef and stir in the beaten yolks Of three
eggs mixed with half a pint of rich cream,
sur gently and cook few minutes longer,
untll 1t becomes thick then serve at oSc.
This may be made in the chafing ,iisb a.
well. U''i 1S
Potato Salad.
very popular potato salad Is made as
Follows: Boil five medium-sized potatoas {,
their Jackets until just tender: drain ana
remove skins; cut into dice and while san
hot moisten with French dressing msa.
by mixing two tablespoonfuls Of salad Of,
with one of vinegar a pinch of sal, ana
a pnch Of pepper. Let the potatoes STAND
toT HIteen or twenty minutes and then nut
into salad bowl with a medilrn-sizsd -
Ion chopped fine, tablespoonful Of minced
parsley. salt and pepper to taste. sdd
enough oolled salad dressing to bind the
Whole together and mix carefully: hean in
mound shape on salad dish with gar
nish of lettuce leaves and sliced tomafos~
Only the plain French dressing may he
USED TOT potato salad for a change
Boiled Dressing.
This Is also nice for cold slaw or NAV bs
used with other vegetable salads
MIX dessert spoonful OF dry mustard.
half teaspoonful Of salt, quarter OF a tea.
spoonful Of white pepper half a teaspoon-
ful OF celery salt, with large tablespoon
ful OF butter Stir in thoroughly the beat
en- yolks OF two eggs and beat all TO a
cream. then beat in cup OF cream sour
or sweet ar milk is used add another essl
STIR and cook in double boiler until II he
gins TO thicken. Remove al once from the
hre, and when cold beat in two or three
tablespoonfuls OF vinegar little sugar
improves this dressing; but do not make 10
too sweet "
We will give dressing for roast veal in
next issue. -"
Menus.
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Peaches Cream,
Omelet with Tomato Puree
Raisin Brown Bread. Coffee.
DINNER
Iced Melon
Stuffed Shoulder Mutton. Mint Sauce.
Rice Croquettes. Green Peas,
Lettuce.
Waters. Cheese.
Peach Foam. Cor,a
SUPPER
Tomatoes Stuffed with Mayonnalse OF
Sweetbread.
Cottage Cheese. Soft Gingerbread.
Iced Cocoa.
MONDAY
BREAKFAST
Sliced Bananas. Cream
Thin Slices Ham, Broiled
Fried Cucumbers, Cream Sauce
Corn Bread. Coffee.
LUNCH
Hot Salmon. Cucumber Sauce
Sliced Tomatoes.
Fruit. Plain Cake.
Iced Coffee
DINNER
Tomato and Rice Soup
Sliced Cod Mutton. Stuffed Potatoes.
Creamed Cucumbers
Fruit Salad.
Waters. Cheese
Coffee.
TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Nodded Cereal Cream.
Planned Fish. Creamed Potatoes.
Toast. Coffee.
LUNCH.
Stuffed Peppers. Mashed Potatoes
Cucumber Mayonnaise.
Tea.
DINNER
Clear Soup.
Fricassee Of Chicken RIce
Baken Onions. Fruit Salad.
Waters. Cheese.
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Freight handlers in the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific freight houses at ST.
Joseph, Mo, are reported to have won q
raise of from u to ii cents an hour by
threatening to strike.
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Specimen From Michigan.

The Allegan meteOrite, which fell near
Allegan, Mich, shortly after o'clock on
the morning of July 10, 1899, was the cause
of great excitement and awe on the part
of the inhabitants of that place who wit
messed the descent. Coming as it did at an
early hour of the morning the people knew
not what TO expect, and from the noise and
br.llianCe they were under the impression
that a wild comet had flown it's track
and was about to crash into the earth in an
unceremOniOus manner and destroy the
town.
According to an eyewitness the stone
came from the northwest. The attention of
the observers was first attracted by can
nOnlike report. followed by a rumbling
sound lasting about five minutes. This was
followed the fiery monster came nearer
by a Kissing sound compared to that of IN
engine blowing off steam. When first seen
in the air the stone had the appearance Of
a black ball about the size of a mans fist
One of the observers declared that the mis-
sile passed over his head within forty feet
of where he was working, and he noticed a
blue streak behind it about six feet long
which tapered back to q sharp point. The
meteOrite struck the ground about ten
rods beyond this eyewitness and buried It
self in the sand to a depth of eighteen
inches.
The stone was dug up about five minutes
after striking. and it is stated it was too
hot for handling and had to be removed
on shovel. The sand, it is declared, vas
not Ior TWO rect around Where II struck,
and near the hole the earth was warm for
an hour after the fall. and the stone was
warm two hours and a half later. This
specimen when found weighed about seven
ty pounds, but pieces were broken off and
the material in the museum weighs about
sixty pounds. Like the Felix meteor, It has
thin black crust on the outer surface. The
stone is an even granular structure of gray
color. The stone is exceedingly friable and
crumbles away readily between the thumb
and finger. DR.. Merrill pronounces it the
most friable meteorite that has come to his
attention.
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Lobster Newburg.

Bake in hot oven for ten minutes Servo
with Bechamel sauce.
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Completing the Collection.

IL.
DIR. George p. Merrill. head curator Of
the department of geology at the United
States National Museum, with his assist
ants. is making an effort to complete the
collection IN the museum of meteorites
which have fallen in the United States. He
IS also anxious to secure new finds and de-
slres very much to obtain the BaCubir;to
fall Upon making an investigation as TO
the expense of obtaining the meteorite he
estimated that II would cost no less than
10000 10 bring 1t TO the National Museum.
so ne was obliged to abandon his hope of
securing the stone.
According to DIR. Merrill. the collection Of
meteorites in the museum numbers about
36S. OF which nearly $50 fell in the United
States From prehistoric times down to
1893 there was record of $40 rneteOrites of
which 142 fell within this country. Only
thirty-seven OF the entire number were
seen when falling. At present the total
number found in the world is perhaps
about 600.
the National Museum is the Casas Grandes,
which weighs over 29D5 pounds Ii was
found near Chihuahua. Mexico in a pre-
historic village. the inhabitants of which
had secured the mass and wrapped it in
mummy cloth. II is very likely that ii was
considered as an object OF worship and
veneratiOn. This specimen is over 90 per
cent iron and section cut from the mass
shows the crystaliiza ton OF the body
One Of the most peculiar specimens in tha
museum IN regard to form is the Ring
meteorite. composed principally Of metallic
iron This substance from another world
is shaped Ike an immense ring about two
feet or more in diameter One portion of
the outer circle is thicker than the rest
and adds bulk to the specimen 1t was
found near Tucson, Ariz.
Another meteOrite from Arizona was dis
covered in the canyon Diablo. This body
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Vary in Size and Shape.

In the collection of substances from the
outside world are meteorites of varying
sizes and shapes, and it is an interesting ex-
hibit. Some of the stones are difficult to
keep and have to be boiled in paraffin
preserve them in order that the oxygen OF
the atmosphere may not attack the chloride
of iron which they contain. If this were
not done the specimens would crumble aud
decay. DR.. Merrill hopes to be able TO have
a complete collection of the stones which
have at one time or another fallen within
the boundaries of the United States, and TO
that end he Is now working
Evening star., 1902-08-30

The strike of the / 800 bituminous coal
miners along the Allegheny and Kiskinine-
tas rivers, which began April 16, is report
ed settled
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The white drivers of public vehicles in
Washington will hold meeting at SO4
Pennsylvania avenue northwest tomorrow,
at pm, for the purpose of forming a
union 1t is expected that District Organ
izer Tune of the Federation of Labor will
be present.
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CulrnnbacF1er

"a pints FOR S125
Washington Brewery Co.,
4th & + Sts. NE. Phone Main 254.
Hu30-s.t ,th-36
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Tomatoes Stuffed With okras and
Baked.

Select round, firm, ripe tomatoes Cut a
slice from the stem end and scoop out the
seeds. FIJI nearly full with okra boiled,
seasoned with salt, pepper and butter and
chopped fine and put spoonful of cream
sauce on top of each. Sprinkle with bread
crumbs and bake in q moderate oven until
tomatoes are tender, but not broken. Serve
with plain boiled rice
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Labor organizations throughout the
country are subscribing to the fund for the
striking Pennsylvania miners.
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Okra With Rice.

WASH quart of fresh young okra pods
ana slice them thin. Peel two solid ripe
tomatoes and cut into dice, remove the
seeds from a red pepper pod and cut pod
into hne strips; peel and slice an onion,
then chop it coarsely Put all together
into porcelain-lined saucepan with half
cup of butter or quarter pound of salt
fat pork; cover and let cook gently for half
an hour. Wash a half pound of rice and
boil in plenty Of salted water When okra
and rice is done and seasoned TO taste nut
okra in center Of hot dish with a border
of rice around ii and serve very hot
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Stuffed PEPPERS la Champlain.

Take green sweet peppers. wash and wipe
them dry, then bianch until tender in deep
hot fat. When done wipe the skins with
soft cloth, cut off the stem end and scoop
out seeds. For five peppers make follow
ing mixture: Chop third of cup of shall
lots and fry them in an ounce of butter.
adding half can Of mushrooms, chopped
fine. Moisten with tomato sauce well sea-
soned and thickened with bread crumbs
Fill the peppers with this mixture cover
with bread crumbs and add bit of butter
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Okra Stew.

Select fresh young pods, trim them and
put into saucepan with stock and toma-
to catsup sufficient to cover them and In
equal quantities. Add a slice of ham cut
In strips and salt and pepper to taste and
stew gently for half an hour, covered. Then
put into a heated dish, pour the sauce over
1t and sprinkle with minced parsley and