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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
CIVIL SERVICE SCHOOL.
Local Institution Conducted by MI.
Fred Wannamaker.


One of the popular educational inslitu-
which Is devoted solely to the work Of pre-
pairing applicants for civil service exalnina-
tons. The institution is under the personal
direction of Mr.. Fred Wannamaker, who
was for more than eleven years an examfn-
err Of the United States civil service COM
mission, and its teachings are, therefore,
based upon a thorough acquaintance with
the governments questions and tests and
methods and cannot fail to be helpful to
those who wish to pass, and pass high in
the examinations
During his many years of service with the
commission Mr.. Wannamaker conducted
examination here and In nearly all parts
Of the United States. He examined many
thousands of applicants and rated many
more thousands of examination papers. and
thus became familiar with every phe Sc Of
the civil service commissions work. He
also observed that many competitors failed
In the examinations not because of a lack
of education, but because they did not seem
to grasp the meaning of the commission 8
questions and tests and because they were
unfamiliar with the commissions rules and
methods of rating examination papers. 1t
consequently occurred to him that liz could
render much assistance to applicants by
leaving the commission and devoIing his
time to the work of preparing those men
and women who desired to enter the gov
eminent service through civil service exam
nations, hence he voluntarily resigned his
position of examiner and established the
Wannamaker Civil Service School
Mr.. Wannamaker Is well and favora1ly
known to hundreds of government officials
in Washington and throughout the coun-
try, including many senators, representa-
tveS, heads of bureaus and postmaSterS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
HAMILTON INSTITUTE.
Progressive and Exclusive School for
Girls.


Facing the executive mansion on the
north side of Lafayette Square is one of
| the most progressive and exclusive schools
| for girls in the country. 1t is Hamilton
| Institute, and occupies the structure that
| formerly was the home OF S. s. Rowland,
located between the home of the late John
| Hay and the old Corcoran house. recently
occupied by Senator Depew. Girls from
nearly all the states are numbered among
the pupils. The school, in addition to being
an institution of instruction, Is, 1t Is
| claimed, home where the influences are
refined and elevating.
| Hamilton Institute has a regular school
course but the training of the school room.
| it is explained, Is only part of the liberal
education derived from attendance there.
| Situated as is the school in the heart of
| one of the oldest and most aristocratic Sec
| lions of Washington, the pupils are sur
| rounded always with the best and pleasant
| est social influences. Courses in languages,
| in science, music, literature and art are
! provided
The pupils are given chance to visit
| the points of interest in and around the
| city. The debates at the Capitol, the drills
at Fort Myer, the collections of the gov
| eminent museums and federal departments
| and social functions play a part in the
| training. Some Of the most accomplished
lecturers and teachers are visitors at the
| school and give common sense talks on
matters of interest. The theaters and con-
| certs are not overlooked
The school is provided with an up-to-date
gymnasium and special classes in fencing
and physical culture are organized. The
| receptions and entertainments at the school
are in themselves valuable training. The
discipline Is what would be found in a
pleasant and wisely governed home and
the best advertisement Of the school is the
fact that the scholars themselves love it
and realize that they could not be better
| located for both instruction and entertain
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
FURNISHES GOOD EDUCATION.
Purpose Of Blackstone Female Insti-
tute, Blackstone, Va.

One of the developments in the education
al growth Of the south Is the Blackstone
Female Institute of Blackstone Va, an in
stitution that is not a college and does
not claim to be, but which furnishes a
good education at reasonable rates for a
rapidly increasing number Of girl students.
The institute had in 1895 only twenty nine
scholars. There were five officers and
teachers and the total value of the grounds,
building and equipment scarcely reached
$4,000. Last year there were 3O3 pupils,
thirty-one officers and teachers and the
value Of the grounds and buildings amount
ed to $4,000. The growth continues and
there is such demand for accommodations
that 1t is likely the school will in some way
have to raise $4,000 more to satisfy 1t.
The school is the property of the Metho-
dist Church South and is one Of the few
places in the state that is SO controlled. It
was the outgrowth of need. The school
was success from the start. The aims OF
the institution were threefold. They were
to give the most thorough instruction under
positive Christian influences at the lowest
possible cost.
The problem of raising funds for the
school has not yet been fully solved, but
Andrew Carnegie came to the rescue and
opened a partial way. He said that he
would give $12 500 of the SAC, 600 needed If
the school would raise the other $32, 500. OF
the latter $l7, 500 has been subscribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
FIFTEENTH Anniversary.
Students of International Correspond
ence Schools to Celebrate.

Washington students of the International
Correspondence Schools at Scranton. Pa,
are interested in the celebration of the fif-
teenth anniversary Of the schools, which
is to be held in Scranton October 16. and
which it is likely some local student will
attend.
1t has been nearly fifteen years since
Thomas ]. Foster, then editor of a news
paper in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, intro
duced method of teaching through the
mails by means of special home-study text
books and system of direction and cor
rection of students work, the object of
which Yas to enable the coal miners of
Pennsylvania to pass the required exam
nation for mine foreman. Although the
enterprise was of great interest in the min
ing communities, not even the founder then
dreamed that his plan was the creation of
a new educational system that was to turn
the world into vast class room and afford
the means bs (which practical money
earning knowledge in almost every line
could be carried to the thousands that could
not give up work or leave home to secure
education.
Phe International Correspondence Schools
now have more than 200 courses Of instruc-
ton, covering almost every branch of near
ly all the well-known trades and profess
sions. Up to the present time $1,000 stu
which they enrolled or substantial portions
thereof; 225.000 other students have COM
pleted the study of mathematical, physical
and drawing subjects. One hundred and
ffty-three railroads, including some of the
largest systems in the world, have made
contracts with the schools for the instruc-
ton of their engineers, fremen, machinists
inspectors and other employees
The many thousands that have been en-
abled to change to congenial or more re-
munerative occupations or that have been
otherwise benefited by this system of edu-
cation naturally feel deep sense of graft
tude to the man whose genius created and
developed the International Correspondence
Schools and who is still the active head of
the work. AS fitting tribute a great cele-
bration has been planned for the 10th of
October, 1906, the day on which fifteen
years ago the first student was enrolled
Hundreds of 1. C. S. students and many
persons of national prominence in educa-
tional work will be in Scranton on that day
The first student enrolled-then a common
laborer. now a mine superintendent-is ex-
pected to be present. banquet to the
guests will be given by the schools in the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
sTRAYER's BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Exceptional Growth of Institution in
Three Cities

Mr.. S. Irving Strayer, the owner and
founder Of Strayer's Business College, was
thirteen years ago unknown as an educator.
In September. 1892. Mr.. Strayer went to Bal
timore and rented small rooms, with four
typewriters. He started out with the idea
of equippng young men and young girls to
command larger salaries than they are get
ting. He has held to the idea all the way
through that there are hundreds of young
persons everywhere who are wiling to spend
their spare hours in equipping themselves
to fight the battle of life with greater sue
cess.
His beliefs along this line have been justi-
fled, it is thought, by the growth of his
school In this comparatively short time. The
annual enrolment at the Baltimore branch
now carries a thousand students
Mr.. Strdyer was 50 successful in BaIti-
more that he determined to open similar
schools in Philadelphia and Washington
These branch schools have shown that
merit will win success anywhere particu-
larly in Washington.
The local branch of Strayers Business
College is located at the corner of 18th and
streets northwest. Here Mr.. Strayer has
direct supervision. and the best teachers of
the country are employed. Mr.. Strayer has
always conducted his school not upon COM
mercial lines solely. While he, of course,
looks to his own financial betterment the
pupils whom he has equipped attest to the
truth Of the statement that this college is a
genuine benefit and philanthropy to those
who stand in need of training in shorthand.
bookkeeping. typewriting, correspondence
and the various other lines of work of this
kind.
Mr.. Strayer takes special care and pride
in his civil service courses. These are de-
signed to enable persons to pass the govern
ment examination for positions as type
writer's, stenogra piers and bookkeepers
Every line of office business is taught in
the Strayer schools from penmanship to
bookkeeping and from card index filing to
stenography. An important factor in a stu
dents study is the privilege of practice In
the typewritins department the Strayer
school furnishes its students with type
writers which may be taken to their homes.
Mr.. Strayer is ably assisted in chs work
by Mr.. T. w. Donoho, vice president and
general manager, and Mr.. P. ]. Harmon,
princtpal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
BY PRACTICAL METHODS
Foremost Position Earned bv the
Drillery.

The Drillery, HOO New York avenue, by
Its progressive and practical methods, has
assumed a foremost position among the
educational institutions of this city Origi-
nally founded for the purpose of giving to
the city school Of stenography and type
writing. it has gradually included other
branches. until now it covers the entire
field of business education. 1t still, how
ever. maintains its primary Idea of indi-
vidual instruction in specific branches, per-
hitting student to take a single course
as stenography, typewriting, ETC.. without
the entire curriculum, some of which might
not be desired. This selection is left to the
student. and with the large corps of in
structors individual attention is given
The methods have been tested by long
practical experience, and the stenographc
course commended by the official reporters
of the Senate and House of Representa-
ttves. which is guaranty of it's excellence.
Touch or sight typewriting is taught
The business and civil course is complete
In every detail, all branches being in charge
Of experienced teachers trained for each
separate branch of the work.
A course at the Drillery is said to mean
a thorough training for practical business
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
RANKS WITH THE BEST.
National Cathedral School for Girls
Of Washington.

OF Washington.
The National Cathedral School for Girls,
which opened in October, 1900, and which
is located within the cathedral close of st.
Peter and st. Paul in this city, is rated as
one Of the best schools of it's kind in the
country. The building is a superb struc-
ture, in the Italian renaissance style, built
of limestone, and was erected as a school
for girls at cost Of 100000 through the
gift of Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst and through
the liberality of Miss Bruce of New York
the building was equipped and furnished
The building is thoroughly freproof in con-
struction, is of stone and brick throughout,
the beams and Orders of steel, the stair
cases of iron and marble and the wainscots
of marble and tile. The class rooms are
large and well ventilated.
The school furniture is Of light wood and
can be arranged to suit the needs Of each
class, as none Of it is fastened to the floor
One Of the essential features Of the school
Is that each resident student occupies
single room, and thus has an opportunity
for degree of private life and quiet
thought, regarded as most important fac
tor in the preservation of health and the
development of character.
The gymnasium Is thoroughly equipped
with the most scientific and modern appa-
ratus and the teacher of gymnastics Is skill
ed in all outdoor sports, giving much time
and attention to careful and scientific train
ing in athletic games. The music depart
ment has received special attention and IS
in the hands of skilled instructors.
The curriculum Of the Cathedral School
offers every advantage for strengthening
and, developing mental efficiency, not only
by imparting a wide knowledge of facts,
the best instruction In all the most 1mpor-
tant branches of study, but by the training
and exercise OF the powers of observation
and thought, so that the pupils may form
right habits of study and reflection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
spENcERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE
Now Conducted by Mr.. and Mrs. L. p
W. Stiehl.

The name of Spencer has been famous in
the educational world for many years. The
late Henry c. Spencer purchased what is
now the Spencerian Business College In
1869.
Mr.. Spencer left, as his dyin request,
.the entire and unconditional propr orship
OF the college to Mrs. Spencer. had
been associated with him In its minis
tration all the years of its history
In 81, after eleven years in the Bank Of
the Republic building, the death of a mil
lionaire stockholder changed the entire
ownership of the bank and building, and
1t was in the hands of a syndicate, for
sale at public auction. The college would
not take the risk of remaining to see the
outcome. 1t sought another home at once
Two squares to the west stood the Acad-
envy of Music building, reared on the site
OF It's home in 'S1-'S6, with 'for rent in
every window for more than a hundred
feet. The syndicate had offered these
floors to the college ten years before, when
the horror of the recent fire was too fresh
in all minds to consider the proposal. They
now welcomed the institution warmly. and
the halls were made -adiantly beautiful
for its reception.
And here the Spencerian College still
abides. It's continued policy is to improve
its course of training, increase its facili-
ties, brighten its surroundings, yet not to
raise the prices.
Its brilliant annual commandments are
considered important social and educational
events, guests attending them from Phila-
delphia, New York and Boston. as they
declare, to learn how such things are done.
The leading statesmen of the nation have
delivered at these commandments ad-
dresses quoted around the world "as classic
gems of business college literature" One
of these, Garfields celebrated address,
Elements of Success" at the commence
ment of 90, has been translated into every
standard modern language, and reprinted
by the hundred thousand copies.
The Worlds Fair News, at the quadri-
centennial exposition in '93, said: THE
Spencerian Business College of Washing
ton D. c., is the pride and honor of the
national capital and of business colleges
throughout the land"
Mrs Spencer announced, June 26, 1905
that she had sold the business to L.. p. W.
Stehl and Mrs. Lulu Vincent Stiehl, and
today they are the owners and principals
of the college
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
EDUCATIONAL BEE HIVE.
Modern Normal and Business College
So Described.

| Prof. j. Fralse Richard, with a financial
endowment of 500 September IL, 1870. or
ganized in Republic, Ohio, the North
western Normal School, with thirteen stu
dents The enrolment the first year
reached $50, the second year 800 and the
third sos pupils. In 1915. owing to INSULT
cient buildings, the school was consolidated
with the Ohio Normal University, at Ada,
which now enrolls $500 students annually,
and is the largest school in Ohio.
In the school at Republic were trained
the president and teachers of the Valpa-
raise Ond) University, the largest school
in America, and the principal of the Tri-
state Normal College at Angola, with an
annual enrolment of 1,50O students. From
these three resulting schools have sprung
numberless other schools of like character
that are today doing much to mold the
educational sentiment of the Mississippi
valley.
Prof Richard, the originator of the work
in Ohio, is now developing in this city the
Modern Normal and Business College.
Within the past week there has been
joined with 1t and made a part of its future
work the Modern Correspondence Normal,
organized in 1895 at New Philadelphia.
Ohio, and having patrons in all parts Of
ern Normal College will be both a local
residence school and school for instruc-
ton by correspondence. 1t is to be an ed
uoational beehive, where young and old
may secure the sweets of language, science,
mathemat tics. history, government, bust
ness in all it's applications-in short, the
modern practical training that prepares for
real life.
Prof Richard is located at COG 9th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
REGARDED AS IDEAL SCHOOL.
Virginia College for Young Ladies at
Roanoke, Va.

With Its beautiful home life, SO much to
be desired when a father is choosing a
finishing school for his daughter, the vir-
ginia College for Young Ladies' which is
located at Roanoke, Va, is regarded as an
ideal place. 1t is the purpose of Mrs Mat
tie P. Harris. the principal of the college,
to make 1t the best school of its kind and
to invest 1t with all of the facilities and
advantages necessary for the most thor
ough education, culture and refinement
Virginia College is a new school only in
name, buildings and local surroundings.
In all other respects it may be considered
an old institution. the founder having en-
5oyed an experience of thirty-five years
in conducting leading schools for young
ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
BRISTOL SCHOOL.
Special Advantages for Girls Studying
French

The Bristol School is an English and
French Girls school for boarding and day
pupils. There is a separate French resi-
dence and a French lady for house-mother
and French maid. Here French is the
exclusive language Mr. S. M. Fabian, as
director of music, is said to be a guarantee
of the excellence of this department The
Morris method of voice culture is used.
Mr. Henry Gaines Hawn, a New York
specialist of oral expression, supplements
the regular elocution work by fortnghtly
lessons.
Home atmosphere maintained by limiting
the number of pupils. The location is in
the northwest of the city, on Washington
Heights. There are large, shady grounds,
handsome buildings, beautiful interiors.
The school is characterized for its earnest
purpose, cultured and homelike atmosphere,
high scholastic standing and it's strong
attitude against extravagant expenditure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
Encore.
the Catholic Standard and Times.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
WELL asked the host, what do you
think of that wine?''
well replied his guest, snlacking his
lips as he laid down his glass, sit reminds
me of a good story"
"Go ahead Lets have it."
ooh. you misunderstood me. I merely
wish to imply that it's worth repeating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19

side the tire alotted to it. tctive healthy
enI4oyu,enis like the military are good for
l. the nervous. On .he contrary literary and
medical work will develop dangerous ten
denotes. Politics, with the fever that /.
produces, is an admirable ground for tile
] culture OF neurosis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19
caree.s Cor tie Nervsrs.

From the La Revue aVs -lces.
Give to the nervous disposed career,
especially II he - ric. Do NOT, however,
choose one w."ch VIII occupy Ills mind cut
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-04-26
M1uEmma Jauyep

Unless early and correct treatment is
applied the patient seldom survives
when once the disease is fastened upon
her. We believe Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the most eff
cient treatment for chronic kidney
troubles of women, and is the only med
icine especially prepared for this
purpose.
When a woman is troubled with pain
or weight in loins, backache, frequent,
painful or scalding urination, swelling
of limbs or feet. swelling under the
eyes, an uneasy, tired feeling in the
region of the kidneys or notices a
sediment in the urine, she should
lose no time in commencing treatment
with Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, as it may be the means Of
saving her life.
For proof, read what Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for Mrs.
Sawyer.
&c cannot express the terrible suffering l
had to endure. A arrangement of the female
organs developed nervous prostration and a
serious kidney trouble. The doctor attended
me for a year, but | kept getting worse, until
| was unable to do anything, and made up
my mind l could not live. l finally decided
to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound as a last resort, and am to-day a well
woman. | canno praise it too highly, and |
tell every suffering woman about my case"
Mrs. Emma Sawyer, Conyers, Ga.
Mrs. Pinkham gives free advice to
women /; address in confidence, Lynn,
Mass.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-04-26
BRAIN

AS a cure for sleeplessness, a med
ical journal suggests that the suf-
ferer should simply Gear his or her
mind of everything, and then per-
form a series of gymnastic exercises
which, so it is alleged, never fail to
produce the desired effect. Now, if
pne could stop thinking there would
be little difficulty about getting to
sleep, and to suggest emptying the
mind as a cure for insomnia is very
much like telling a person with a
cold not to sneeze, or cough, or talk
huskily. 1t is precisely because one
thinks that one lies awake. and be-
cause one is SO very wide awake
that one thinks so hard. AS to per-
forming gymnastic exercises In the
dead vast and middle of the night,
there are not a few of us who would
Infinitely prefer insomnia to the rem
,dy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-04-26

The rage for beads runs merrily on.
Pompadour ribbon garters are pretty.
Every other hat is loaded with
plumeS.
Bows of pleated tulle are again worn
under the chin.
Handbags of old tapestry are among
the prettiest seen.
The green hat and the gray gown
get along well together.
Belt buckles have mounted the front
by several inches.
The newest veil trails off at the back
in loops and bows.
Coats of caracul fur dyed the color
of the gown are a novelty.
A dainty stock of white silk has for
get-me-nots painted OIL it.
Embroider your gold belt in colors if
you wish to be distinctive.
Pink and blue in evening shades are
the twin-color favorites for velvets
and transparent materials.
The little girl wears school frocks
of serge, frightened by turnback cuffs,
collar and belt of scarlet kid.
Still more rufles conspire to make
the gowns of a girl in her first season
even more airy and diaphanous.
Cassimeres are being recognized as
among the most desirable, as they are
extremely fashionable materials.
The princess gown does not lend it.
self to ~cheapness of any sort and never
is lowered to the insecure footing of a
fad.
Muffs joined with a seam in the mid
die to form an angle are designed es-
pecially to thrust the short arm sleeve
into.
Spangled scarfs are much in evil
dence. The vogue of gold and silver
tinsel extends to these decorative
pieces.
Empire modes have invaded the juy-
emile realm and some of the smartest
little coats shown for children are IN
this style.