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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
Portrait Painter Coming Home.

LONDON. Aug. 25.-John Sargent. R.
A., the American portrait painter. who
is now touring in Switzerland. will visit
the United States in October. He has
recently completed portrait of Mrs.
Chamberlain, the wife OF the colonial
secretary, which is now on its way to
New York in charge Of members OF her
family.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
Secretary Shaw Returns.

Secretary Shaw. Of the Treasury. re-
turned this morning TO his desk after
an absence OF a couple OF days in the
New England States, where he was en-
gagged IN making political speeches Mr.
Shaw looks wen. he declined to talk
aDout his trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
BRIEFS FROM LANGD0N.

Miss Susie Harvey. OF Langdon, is
visiting at the farm home Of her uncle,
Col Truman Cross. court clerk Of Prince
George county, Nd
Mr.. Carl E. Gundlach and wife, and
their daughters, Misses Bertha and SUI
sic, have returned to their suburban
home al Langdon, after a two weeks
outing at North Chesapeake Beach.
Mr. Finley Hayes and family, of
Langdon. are enjoying their annual
months vacation at Colonial Beach.
Mrs. John Hapgood has returned TO
her Langdon home, after two weeks
visit in Virginia.
Mr.. I. J. Baker and wife. Miss Lula
Baker. aud Mr.. Reed Baker. after a
months sojoUrn in the White Noun
tains, returning by steamer from Bos-
ton to Baltimore. have returned 10 their
palatial LangdGn home
Mr. Wilton Harvey and wife, DR.. J.
A. Dickinson and wife. and Mr.. l. Il
Patterson and wife, of Langdon. had a
fishing outing at Chesapeake Reach
during the week.
Mr. E A. ". Lawson. Of Langdou.
president of the Northeast Suburban
Citizens Association, was one Of the
victorious District delegation that vis-
tied the international Typographical
Union and secured its next convention
for Washington. He returned highly
elated with their successful efforts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

however as fairly representative. In
1880 the average weight OF the Iocomo-
uyes huiH IN this plant was $4,000
pounds for the engine alone. exclusive
Of the tender
In 1860 the average weight Tor -
same establishment. and on the same
basis, was $4,000 pounds. an increase Of
$4,000 pounds. Or 40.2 per cent: the
average weight Of the complete locOmo-
tive including tender. at this same
works. was I5S,534 pounds, or 1913 short
tons.
Exceed Ioo-Tons Weight.
Many locomotives exceeding 100 tons
in weight have been constructed during
the past ten years The largest engine
thus far built weighed about 133 tons.
or nearly 1870 tons with tender, and it IS
not safe 20 say that even this limit will
not be exceeded.
Probably the most important improve
ment during the past ten years in loco
motive construction has been the intro
ductiOn Of the compromising principle in
the use OF steam. The principle is not
new, even in this industry, as patents
for compound locomotives were issued
In the United States as early as 1876,
and an engine OF this class was built
in 1867 II the Shepard Iron Works, Buf-
falo- \ y Compound locomotives did
not come pounding, the relative sizes
and positions Of the cylinders being
varied according TO the conditions to
be met by the engine or the ideas OF the
designer and builder, or of the pur-
chaser While in marine and stationary
engines the compound principle has
been carried with success and economy
TO three and four stages OF expansion
IN the use of steam, II has not been
found practicable to 90 beyond two
stages in compound locomotives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
EleIds, civll sarvIoe InstItute,

go 18th St. y. ".
Preparation for CIVIL SERVICE E4AAlINA-
TiONS a specially GREGG and PitEnzn short
hand TypeWTiIing Regular Course IN English
and Mathematics, Bookkeeping. Tea years ex-
FerieRce- 2u2l-SOs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
WOODS
COMM ERCiAL
COLLEGE

DuplIs I5mItea- SloTtl4nG. N2eE7 Ing, 00oa-
keeping English civil service Graduates
placed in positions Mr.. B. r. Warner and
ten other prominent business aiea vii deliver
lectures during the ensuing scar. kIndty write,
teIephoae OF cali for rev illustrated eatsi9gge-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
EDUCATIONAL.
TANNERS
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Cor. 9Th and p.
TWENTY-FiRST YEAR.

The principal has had over 20 years ex-
perience a. Official Court StenogrsDheF Book
keePer. and Teacher Of Bushes Methods.
cot RSES-Shcrthaud- Typewriting. Book
keeping, Civil Service. EagIish, etc. Gradu-
Stes placed IN positions. open all tAe scar.
Day and night sessions CAL al any tiIae OF
send for catalogue aus i5te cod
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
Better Freight Cars.

Many Of the dangers Of the old plat
form, buffer, and coupler were ellimi-
mated by the patents Of Colonel Miller
in 1867. but il was not until after the
dining car was introduced that the i'm
portance Of a safe. covered passage
way came to be fully recognized. This
need was met by Mr.. Pullman in his
vestibuled train" which not only pro-
yides for the convenience and safety OF
the passengers While gong from one car
to another. but at the same time fur
nishes q buffer extending from platform
to roof, thus producing one Of the best
antf-telescoping features and greatly
lessening the danger 10 human life in
case o. collision.
The brake, with its 79onderful deyel-
opment from the old hand brake 10 the
air brake patented By Westinghouse;
and the modern coupler, which is the
result Of countless experiments and
over $500 patented inventions, have
eliminated many Of the dangers of the
old methods and devices.
Each year shows marked improve
ment IN features contributing TO the
comfort and safety Of the passenger.
and in providing cheap, speedy. Tegu-
lar, and adequate transportation in cars
especially adapted 10 the needs of the
public.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
PERSONAL NOTES

Mr. ". F. GUIDE. president of the
Business Mems Association, has re
turned to the city after an enjoyable
visit 70 AsheviIIe, y c.. with the Ma
uonal Association of Florists and Or
namentaI HoTticulturists. The party
spent one day inspecting BiItmore, the
magnificent estate Of Mr. George Van
derbiit
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ny OFFICES. YARDS AND DOCKS win be
closed all day LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEP
l. 1862. !. MAURY DOVE. aux, g
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

The second table gives the statistics
Of locomotive works in 1900 compared
with 1890.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

Vermont ave and Thomas Circle
English EcieHtifie and Commercial Courses
Stliiies resumed September s. Catalogues sent
on application. BROTHER ABDAS. President
a,.zJ-ss5t
ACADEMY, Rockville, Nd, 70. boys; hons
lie; individual care and Instruction.; terms
moderate Address " = MASON, L. - n Il
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
CENSUS BULLETINS ON THE
EVOLUTION OF THE RAIL WAY

stoves which broiled those who sat near
them, while they failed 10 warm those
who did not.
The proper ventilation OF cars is a
problem that has not yet been satisfac-
toriIy solved. The successful system
must at all times supply a sufficient
quantity Of air, without creating a draft.
lowering the temperature, or admitting
dust, cinders, smoke. or gases. Prob
ably the best system provides for the
admission of air from the exterior OF
the car to steam pipes where 1t may be
heated before it reaches the interior.
The demand for adequate lighting
has resulted in the adoption of a num-
Der of different systems. Electric lights
are clean. cool, safe, and very desirable,
but in their present state Of develop
ment they are too expensive for general
use
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Incorporated. 81 East
Capitol 81 Phone. East
B. open al the year
Electric fals. Eighteenth
year begins sept 2
Monday, sept !. enroll
meaE Day Number Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
The vestibuled Train.

In the construction OF freight cars,
the change has been equally marked.
Many devices for the protection of life
and property have been readily adopted
There is z general tendency toward
specialization No longer are grain,
beef. fruits and oil shipped IN the same
kind Of cars. The transportation OF
various kinds OF products has called into
being cars peculiarly adapted 10 each
class OF freight, so that scores OF diff
1ersnt kinds OF cars are row construct
ed 10 meet the demands Of shippers.
Perishable articles are now conveyed
IN cars which insure their preservation
The tendency OF the changes in the
modern freight car is toward increased
weight. strength, size. and convenience.
II developing these qualities steel has
been used IN some cases 10 replace
wood, and, IN other cases, steel plates
have been used &c strengthen wooden
construction Ten years ago the steel
car industry was II its infancy, but its
growth during the decade has been phe-
noUenaL At present the Pressed Steel
Car Company. Of 2ittskurg, Pa. using
II the manufacture of It's product over
1900 tons OF steel a day, is the largest
single consumer OF steel IN the world.
Increase Of Train Load.
The economy Of heavy loading has
been indisputabIy proved. According to
figures Of the Industrial Commission, the
average train load for the United States,
as a whole, increased from about us
tons Of paying freight il 1890 to 2435
tons in 1898
The movement toward combination
began among the railroads earlier than
In industrial lines, and aAade possible
through trains By which goods could be
shipped long distances rapidly and az
low rates.
The changes that have taken place
In business methods have been largely
due TO improved methods OF Jransports-
ton. The traffic Of railroads has become
the greatest single business ever car
rled on in the annals OF the world, all
other business contributing TO swell its
volume. II has become one OF the great
est factors in changing the conditions
OF supply and demand and revoIutioniz-
Ing the habits and aspirations of man
kind.
The service OF railroads in the United
States may perhaps be best shown by
the statement that during 1900 the pas
senger mileage amounted 70 upward Of
1906, 00o. 900 miles. a journey OF 211
miles Per capita for the population OF
the country"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Mr. Finley Hayes and family, of
Langdon. are enjoying their annual
months vacation at Colonial Beach.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Mr. Plimpton B. Chase. manager of
Chase's popular theater, returned to the
city today, much refreshed by his va
cation at Mountain Lake Park, Nd
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Mrs. John Hapgood has returned 70
her Langdon home, after 4 two weeks
visit in Virginia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25
Hot, Dirty, and Uncomfortable.

These cars were q marked improve
nent upon the old coach. yet they have
been aptly called combinations OF in
convenience Until late in the ffties
the springs were made Of india rubber.
These we're unsatisfactory because Of
their tendency to harden with age. and
gradually they we're replaced BY steel
springs The cars had no raised root.
The Windows were glazed Ia solid with
out any sash. because OF the fear that
accidents would surely follow should
they be opened The methods Of yeati-
latiOn supplied an abundance OF dust
and cinders. The lighting was poor.
'Ehe heat was supplied by east-iron
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Miss Raso Herman. OF this city. and
Mr. Milton R. Ney. Of Harrisburg, who
were married Saturday by the Rev. Dr..
Louis Stern before a large assembIage
of friends at Freund's, have left the
city for a tour of the Eastern cities.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Richard Hoover, clerk at Police head
quarters, is acting as private secretary
10 Major Sylvester during the absence
Of Edward Eessee. who is at Atlantic
City, accompanied by his wife, on a ten
days vacation
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Miss Sanger. Of the Office Of the Chief
Clerk Of the Postoflce Department. this
morning returned 70 her duties at the
typewriter and the shorthand book.
after an absence Of four months spent
at the shore and in the mountains.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-25

Rumor" has II that Big Dick
Kennedy. of the Tenth precinct. has
been offered a position with the Ma
tional League as first baseman at an
excellent salsry.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
THE
EQUITABLE

Of Snow Hill. Maryland, begins Tn,
Century with assets of over
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
On College Girls, Thinking.

Current opinion has it that the col.
lege girl spends much time in think
ing-in deciding what stand she shall
take upon various abstract and abs
truse questions. when the time comes
for her to go out into the world. A
candid confession. and estimate from
an upper class student in one of the
large colleges for women gives fair
statement of the real state OF things.
There are two declensions of the
theme college woman-tlat of the ac-
tual living girl and that of the exalted
being who exists. somewhat vaguely
defined. in the imagination Of tic out
siGc world. One Of the most common
delusions produced by the existence
in popular conception CT this ideal col
lego girl is the fallacy that thinking
constitutes one of her everyday hab-
it's People imagine that the college
girl exercises her brain as man does
his horses; that she gives each partic-
ular faculty of her mind Speaking
unscientifiically), q daily constitution.
al.
THE college woman herself knows
that this is not true. She realizes
that she differs widely from the ideal
of herself held by the world at large.
and particularly is she conscious that
her brain processes are by no means
of the superior order generally ina
gined The college girl-speaking
with all Difference to her power OF ac-
curing Neutrality-suspicious. not know
how TO think. Learning. laying up
srore of facts. is not thinking.
Perhaps it is the very multiplicity
Of her interests that crowds out OF
her life the power of original thought.
In the hurry of college work. the
ceaseless round of recitations. lectures
and laboratory hours. who can stop to
thirf? A girl may have perfect com.
mard Of her subject in so far as 1t re.
laies to the material that she gains
from outside Sources. but of wedding
these scattered facts into a unified
whole through the power of her per-
sonal thought she knows little or
nothing. She brOadens her mental
life. but does she deepen it? cross
section of the mind OF some old Puri-
tan disputant would be an extremely
interesting study for the average col
lege girl. She does not know how to
think. even when at rare intervals she
finds the time. Into the realm of orig
nal thinking she gaZes as into some
fair but forbidden land of promise.
and huw. in the continual whirl of her
college life. shall she learn the way
either? Thinking is a fine art-it
requires time and concentration, but
the obtaining OF this power is worth
all a girls college course, and the lack
of il is a loss she can never retrieve.
New York Tribune
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
Ono Way to Earn Pin Money.

A young woman of nay acquaintance
makes her pin money marking linen.
She writes a fine hand and her dainty
chirography on pretty gift handker-
chiefs gives to them an additional
value. She does the work to suit her
own convenience. not being at the
beck and CALI of an employer. The
r.cety of her work is well unlers,o God.
ana so il comes about that much of
the household linen. napkins. towels.
handkerchiefs, bridal outfits in that
little city bear the print of her deli
cate touch. For weeks before the hol-
idays she is kept busy marking the
hundreds of articles TO be given away.
For weeks after. her nimble fingers
are no less busily employed marking
the hundreds that have been received.
In the fail the wardrobes OF the young
girls going off TO college and seminary
must be marked. and so this young
woman with the def fingers reaps
another harvest She stiffens the ccr-
ner of each handkerchief crosswise-a
space just large enough to take in the
name--with cold starch and presses
with very hot iron. thus making the
fabric like paper to write upon.-Good
Housekeeping.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
Cat and Dou Story.

Everybody knows how much a do.
and cat hate each other. but it is
very seldom that their dislikes lead
to such serious results as did diff.
ference that lately occurred between
bulldog AID 4 black ct in a fruit
store.
The oSncr Of the bulldog used 10
let him run around in the cellar for
exercise. but one morning the dog got
tired OF his narrow quarters. and
went uD stairs into neishboriny
fruit store. where the black cat lived.
Oh course, the cat did not like to
have any one come into her home
without IN invitation. much less one
OF her old natural enemies-the dogs.
So as soon as the dog entered out
Jumped the cat full upon him. and, ar
course. fight followed. which natur-
ally drew into it the owner of tho
fruit store and the owner of the dos,
The dog. being very lively. soon
turned over several baskets of fruit
and upset the stands of oranges and
peanuts. while their masters were
vainly trying to settle the row. AS
there seemed no early settlement in
sight, the owner of the cat and fruit
stand called in u policeman, but in
the meantime the dog had virtually
gotten the better of the fight. having
caught the cat by the neck. and all the
coaxing and pulling would not per.
suade him to let go.
The owner of the dog pulled and
pounded. and the policeman. seeing
a way out, put his billy" between
Bruno's teeth and pried open his jaws.
only to find that the cat was so badly
mangled that it had to be killed. which
the policeman did with two bullets
from his revolver
Bruno's owner settling the differ
ence by paying the damage. they both
went out. after having learned once
more that cats and dogs have a stand
Ing disagreement that in but few iu-
stances is overcome
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20

No matter how much tan the modern
athletic girl acquires during the
inorths that she practically lives out
OF doors. she appears at the first of
the winters dances with her complex
ion like tinted rose petal.
This goes TO show That. however, re-
edrdless of appearances. she may seem.
she devotes time and patience to the
preservation of her complexion. Too
much cannot be said against the Gus
tom of wishing the face after long
Gay on the water or spin over the
country.
Pure cold cream should be applied
FIRST and allowed to remain five or ten
minutes. thus giving II time TO absorb
cleanse the pores.
This is then carefully wiped off with
a soft cloth. and the face busted light
ly with a good powder.
The face should not be washed be-
fore going out into the air or sunshine;
It is much better TO "ub in trifle @.
tcld cream and then give It dash CT
Io~der.-Nev York Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
The End.
Telescope to Start a Land Boom.

Prof. Turner declares that the cree
ton Of the observatory on Mt. Hamil.
ton sent mp the value of land in that
region considerably. Accordingly,
some enterprising gentleman in an
other neighborhood. desiring to test
the generality of the law that IL q
large telescope were built the value
OF land in the neighborhood wouli
go up. announced a still larger tel
escope. and ordered two 40-inch discs
of glass for the lens.
The experiment succeeded admir-
ably and they were so well satisfied
with the rise in price which followed
on the mere announcement $50 the
story goes(. that they considered il
unnecessary TO proceed further with
the instrument.
The two lenses were produced. and.
not being claimed. were left on the
makers hands. the result being that
the favorable opportunity for the pu>
chase was brought to Mr.. Yerkes' at
ten;ion. and he bought them for the
great telescope that bears his name
This. At least. is Prof Turner's yer
sion OF the story.-San Francisco Ar.
gOnaui.
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Though not new tie silk petticoat
with a sheT null fiource is being util-
ED III new way. 1t came in rs
merely 4 pretty novelty. but with he
ever increasing elaboration ii mas fonat!
It's true place
Take one in PINK taTeta. for in
stance. II has 4 pl2!iing around the
toct Over this is / very deep 'ionnce
of white null nucil adorned with line
tIcks and dainty lace.
This may be wcrn with many dresses.
hut it is at its very les, with write
organdie over q delicate pink slip.
Then when the dress is held up the
petticoat is, to say the least. lin the
picture"
It's this thought that makes any get
III worth the wearing. Those who
think such painstakirg beneath them
really waste most of the money they
put into dress. II one simply desires
10 be decent and clean. why bay frivols
ut all?
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
0neen Alexandra.

Queen Alexandra has n deep rccted
taste for art. and discernS the great
part that art is called upon to play in
modern society. She not only encour-
ages artists. but also explains 10 them
how much she relies on their talent
and their help in hours of depression.
how much she is awake to every new
manifestation of thought and labor.
Her hands are as skilful as her smile
To adorn 4 home and make every one
no crosses the threshold of her Lon
don palace or summer abode feel Mt
ease. Music is one of her great de-
lights. She insists upon hearing all
the celebrated pianists and singers
who swarm in LoadCn during the sea-
son, and afterward. when she speaks
OF the pleasure she has derived from
their skill and inspiration. one can
see to what an extent her attention is
awakened and her faculties keeniy'
bent On comparing the various diet
tamil and virtuosi. and bestowing
upon them such criticism and praise
as best suit them. But poetry ..Ie
queen may be said to prefer TO every
thing else, and poets are to her a
source of perpetual study. Their sen.
sibilitics and imaginative impulses
strike her whenever she is able to
give some of her time to reading and
reciting aloud, which she does in clear
harmonious tones. provided she be
quite by herself-Contempo Re
view.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20
Won His Wav to Fortune.

Once there was boy of the name
OF Hugh MCGOWAN, who went to Kan
sas City in search of work. He found
this at the stables of the street car
company, and the work consisted
largely in currying mules. The curry.
ing of mules is not an attractive vo.
cation, but Hugh never grumbled, and
he sent them out to work looking
more fit than they ever had in all
the history of rapid transit in Kansas
City. He curried those mules so
faithfully that row he does not have
to curry mules any more. MCGOWAN
is now a rich man, with millions OF
dollars under his control. He ha,'
reached the age of 40 before he had
earned so much as 500 month.
No man can rise to fame by the
mere process of currying mules. but
il this duty fall to his lot he can do
it so well as to show what is in him.
Thus did MCGOWAN: he attracted the
attention of his superiors and was
promoted to the driving of a car.
Then he got on the police force; all
stations humble enough. After .
while the agent Of a big concern
visited Kansas City and while there
sought to find suitable man to rep
resent his concern. MCGOWAN was
chosen. not merely because he had
curried mules well, but that he had
gone into every field inspired always
by the motive to do the best he could.
He is now 43 years of age, solid
citizen. with long bank account.
and reputation that is of far greater
value than any great sum of money.