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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

"A. a. VI.
Dec 14-Dawson No. 80 w Election
stan ;y, No "a. Election Election
Dec l' H. H. Parker Hs Z 10 nst'lsftl %
King David No y. f. a.
Dec. l6-Washington Centennial. No. IL.
Called off
Osiris, No. %. Called of
Grand Lodge. Annual meeting
Dec 1f a ravs no No s4ff1ien
Not bulletined
Dec. 1s- fchnn6a NJ No. Not bajctins Cd
Hiram. No. 10. ........, M. NJ.
Dec. 19-La Fayette, No. 10. special
80 p.m......F Z. and NJ. NJ.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Dec. 14-Mount Vernon. No ;. -. r.. 4.
Hiram. No. TO-. :: Not hulie5ined
Dec LA naf Tsysie S &c. > Not suistined
Washington Naval. No. 8.
Dec. 16-Potomac No. g.. Not bulletinpd
Dec. 1S-Grand Chapter. School of lDstruc-
KNIGHTS TEMpLAR COMMANDMENTS;
Dec. lti-PotOmac. No. 8. Not bulletined
Dec. 1S-Columbia, No. 2. Regular business
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
:. RITE.
Dec. 1J-Mithras Lodge of Perfection.
Important business
Dec. Robert de Bruce Council. X. H..
:51st degree
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS.
Dec. l1-Adonram Council. L. ID.
CHAPTERS OF ORDER OF EASTERN
STAR.
Dec. 1J-Mizpah, No. $.
Dee. 16-Areme, No. 10.
Dee. 17-Esthcr. No ).
Dec. lS-Martha, No. i.
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Aged Woman's Walking Record

From The london NtAndArd.
Miss Olivia Blamey Williams Of St
Mabyn (CornwalD walked 2.35S miles last
year, or an average of forty-siX miles a
week. and her record for the present
year has already beaten that.
Last week she walked over fifty miles
visiting her customers in other parishes
where she helps with plain sewing. She
is over seventy years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
WIPES THE CARPETS.
Attachment for Carpet Sweeper for
Easily Wiping Carpets.

An implement for household use recent
ly invented is an improved attachment
for sweeper for conveniently cleaning
carpet after being swept 1t is designed
for wiping over the surface of the carpet
after it has been brushed. After the car
pet has been swept and the accumulated
dust and dirt taken up the brush is re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
The Flying Machine in French.

The French are dissatisfied with their
present name for the flying machine.
To their nicely economic minds aero
plane is redundant. On the other hand
Chauvinism keeps them from appreciat-
ing the simple neatness of the Yankee"
term "fier,'' which threatens, they say,
to invade their language, though far
as we know it Is not being exported
in any large quantity from this side.
Anyhow they are determined to stem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12
Rose to It.
From Tlirk.

From Tuck.
Mr. Observation-Disclosures is that aw.
fully homely man over there in the cor
ner, Mrs. Hobson?
Mrs. Hobson-That is Mr.. Hobson.
Mr.. J.-Ah, how true il is that the
homeliest men always marry the prettiest
wives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

moved from the sweeper and a wiper sub
stituted, the latter being SO constructed
as to be readily inserted in its place. The
wiper consists of a roller carrying mat
or cloth which has been dampened. AS
the wiper travels over the carpet it gath
ers up all the dust which remains after
sweeping. This wiping, which is very
easily accomplished by the sweeper.
would be impossible by hand. The wiping
with the damp cloth also brightens the
colors Of the carpet and considerably i'm
proves their appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

1t matters little what it is that Won
Want-Whether a situation or a servant
a want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

il matters little what ii is that you
want-whether "a situation servant
want adj in The Star will reach the
Derson who can till your need.
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TORTURE IN KANSAS PRISON
SHACKLED MEN LOCKED IN
COFFIN-LIKE BOX.
Water Pumped Onto Convicts, Miss
Barnard Is ToId-Crib, Water
Hole and Dungeon.

Kate Barnard. commissioner of charities
and corrections for Oklahoma. sent to
Gov. Haskell today a report Of condi-
tons as she found them in the Kansas
penitentiary, where Oklahoma convicts
are confined.
She asserts that modes of punishment
belonging to the dark ages. such as the
crib the water hole the dungeon"
and other obsolete methods, are en-
ployed.
"Hell Within Prison Gates"
Miss Barnard contends that the pris-
oners are not fed enough for men at
hard labor in the mines. In the mines,
she says many of the props are rotting,
and many prisoners are compelled to
work in twenty-two-inch veins lying fiat
on their backs or sides, where child
can scarcely crawl through and where
the prisoner is In greatest danger of los
ing his life.
Zone Oklahoma boy helped to pull three
men out Of rooms where the slate had
closed in upon them during the last year.
This condition makes mining q hell
within prison gates" says the report.
for the man who has no alternative
than to go down to this dark death cell
every day or to go to the dungeon and
starve. And the mines are so dangerous
Several prisoners complained of the
water hole and the cribs. While 1 was
in the mine the superintendent went for
ward to speak to guard. when a coal
begrimed convict shot swiftly, silently
and stealthily from the dark, grabbed me
| by the arm and whispered hurriedy these
words: See the water hole. girl: for
| Gods sake see the water hole! i said:
What Is the. water hole? It's place
where they throw us in and pump water
| on us; it's terrible. See it. 2"
"Water Hole" and "Crib."
The warden denied there was water
hole.
After leaving the prison. Miss Barnard
says, she got a letter purporting to be
from an Oklahoma prisoner saying the
prisoners who told her OF these punish
| ments had since been put in water holes
and dungeons for their indiscretions.
1.-The crib" says the report, lis cOf-
fin-like structure. constructed of Stats,
about the size of man. They throw
man into this crib and lock the lid down
upon him. This was intended originally
to be sufficient punishment, but 1 am told
by one of the Oklahoma prisoners that
they shackle the hands and feet of d man.
draw them in a knot at his back. and
then throw him into the crib and lock the
lid down. This punishment caused tenn
porary paralysis to one man."
The penitentiary is at Lansing, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
of Masons for the District of Columbia
for the reading of the grand masters adj
dress. reports and other regular business,
will be held at the new temple Wednes-
day evening. December rs, at o'clock,
and the meetings of all subordinate lodges
that would ordinarily be held on that
date are ipso facto called off. Election
and installation of officers will take place
at the st. Johns day meeting, Deem
Der IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Washington Company. No. I. Uniform
Rank. *. of p, has also been commend
ed for its drill at the jubilee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

In connection with the recent Jubilee
the following award of prizes was an
nounced by the grand chancellor:
For presenting the largest number of
candidates the first prize was awarded
TO Mount Vernon Lodge. No 5; the sec
ond to Syracusians Lodge, No. 10, and
the third to Capital Lodge No. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

]. r. Coldwell Company, No. 4 Uni
form Rank knights of Pythias has been
congratulated on the spectacular drill pre-
scented at the recent jubilee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

Benjamin E. French Lodge. No Ii, will
celebrate its forty-ffth anniversary with
a banquet at the Hotel Raleigh the even
ing of January :. The program for the
occasion will include dialect recit atoms
by competent artists, a Seance of ma
terializations and legerdemain trip to
the homes of the lodge. past, present and
to come. DR.. j. Henping helms in d per-
Torrance of unusual merit. and other
things expected but not yet scheduled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-12

AT the regular meeting Of George {.
Whiting Lodge. No. ~, r. \ A. NJ held
in Masonic Hall, Georgetown, Thursday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS.
Edgar Colbert Uses Auto Without
Consent of Owner

Edgar Colbert. colored, who gave his
occupation as a chauffeur, was before
Judge Mullowny of the Police Court today
charged with taking property without
the consent of the owner. and following
conviction the defendant was sent to the
workhouse for five months in default Of
$50 fine. 1t developed in the testimony
that the defendant the night of April
IA went to a well-known local garage
and took an automobile belonging to John
B. Schroth. for whom the accused man
at times worked as chauffeur. He
loaded the machine up with several male
and female companions and proceeded to
drive about the city for several hours.
All would have gone well with the de-
fendant and nothing known of the IL
legal absence of the machine from the
garage but for a slight accident IN which
the machine number was taken and the
matter later reported to the owner. Con-
sequent investigation was followed by
the prosecution Of Colbert. The arrest in
the case was made by Policeman Davis
Of the ninth precinct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Washable Shirt Waists

In the washable shirt waist there is q
decided tendency to revert to the colored
bodice, but just how much favor this
fashion will receive it is as yet impossible
to state. Suffice it to say that at present
SHIRT waists of striped lawn and batiste.
the stripe bearing out the color of the
costume with which it is worn, are much
IN demand. These waists are made quite
severely with fiat yoke at the Shout
ders and long lego mutton sleeves finish
ed in lace Or turned-back cuff of the
material itself. edged with a narrow
plated frill. When a stiff linen collar is
worn the double cuff of the material is
generally seen. but when the waist is of
me texture, as batiste or French mousse
line, then high boned collar of lace fin
ished OH with a fancy silk lace tie or full
lingerie Jabot is most in vogue. and the
deep cuffs. also of lace. unlned Even
the most elaborate lace separate waists
nave now a full-length, or anyway a
three quarter-length sleeve. for shirt
waist is supposed only to be worn with a
tailor costume. be it cloth, mohair or
linen, and all coat sleeves in these mate
rails are now once more full length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Gardening for Children.

Perhaps other readers who live in
large cities have found 1T difficult to
keep the children in their small yards
and still amuse them in the summer.
We tried the following plan and found
1t successful:
We divided the garden beds. giving
each of the children a bed of his own,
Each was given seed to plant These
they were to watch and tend carefully
for in the fall we were to have a flower
show just for the family. The one who
had the prettiest flower bed was to re-
ceive a prize.
You have no idea how the children
worked for this. 1t would have been
difficult to tell who worked the hardest
wedding. watering, tying up, cutting
down. etc. And 1t instilled in them ar
interest in and love for flowers which
will never die.-HARPER'S BAZAAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Founders in q New Way

Founders are good fried in the ordinary
way in crumbs or in -four. and especially
nice If melted butter seasoned with lemon
juice end chopped parsley is passed Will
them: but here is quite a new way OF
cooking them: Wash the founder and
wipe It dry; lay 1t in roasting-pan or
top of two tablespoontuls of minced onion
AMI sprinkle 1t with salt and Pepper and
4 Tablespoonful OF chapfei parsley: pu,
It into a very hot oven and haste with
half a cup of boiling water mixed with
a tablespoonful of melted butter: when
brown Iut the fish or a no. platter and
pat a reaspoonful OF -four and !. small
half-cup of not water ir..J The pan, and
stir and scrape over the fire tall there Is
a nice brown gravy. adding a little kitchen
bouquet to darken and season It: strain
and pou: this over the fish, and serve at
cnce.--HaiLer'S Bazaar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Hyattsville Happenings.
eciaI Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, April 16. 1908.
Mrs. Friday who was severely burned
at her home in East Hyattsville, died late
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Susie V. McChesney. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer e. McChesney OF
Queen Chapel road. near Hyattsville. and
William A. lager of Hyattsv1lle were mar
ried yesterday afternoon.
The funeral of Joseph S. Schneider, who
died suddenly while on an electric car
near Berwyn las. Sunday afternoon, took
place yesterday l-om st. Jerome's Cath
Ole. Church here, Rev. J. P. Tower off,
cha ting.
At a meeting OF the council last evening.
Mayor Owens presiding. the treasurer was
directed to collect delinquent taxes by adj
vertising the property for sale to satisfy
the towns claims The council passed an
, order that in cases where property owners
refused to permit the installation Of water
meters. as authorized by legislative enact
ment, the supply OF town water be discon-
tinued from such premises until the me.
tiers were installed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Cav Accessories of Dress.

With the deep-toned clothes there are
worn the gayest little accessories Of dress
A handsome wood brown cloth had a
skirt which fitted very closely around
the hips. but f1ared we'll around the foot
1t was of walking length. and there was
a pair of patent leather boots with brown
tops. With this brown suit and it's cut
away coat there was worn a lingerie
waist, all heavy cluny lace of brownisil
shade. while around the waist there was
a folded girdle of pink velvet. A pink
linen collar with a brown and pink hat
completed the pretty costume except for
bag. gloves and other smart appoint
mentS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
GOOD SCALP WASHES.
"Whites of Egg Mixture" for Blond
Hair

~-1 HILE it is true that few sham
NJ poo mixtures are efhcacious for
| w all conditions Of scalp and hair. it
of cleansers, to be of real benefit. should
be chosen with regard to the color of the
| tresses and the state Of the scalp.
The necessity of selecting a cleaning
| agent that agrees with both hair follicles
| and the scalp will be readily understood
| when 1t is realized that the color of the
locks is governed entirely by natural
chemicals. and when hair begins to turn
| gray it is because these shades, either
from age Or illness, fade. If 1t were pos
! sble to know precisely to what degree the
| fading exists then there might be made
most perfect hair restorerS, but unfortu-
| nately this information cannot be given.
| Parenthetically, 1t may be said that the
| amount of natural chemicals Is not the
Same in any two heads. and this accounts
| for the fact that dye that is so-called
| "perfect' for one may make practically
| no impression on another.
| For this reason, too. it Is impossible for
an amateur to color" gray patches to
| match the rest of the hair, for it is not
possible to give a formula that would
| match exactly, and it would be necessary
| for an expert to experiment several times
upon the subject before satisfactory re-
suits could be accomplished.
Amount of Coloring Materials.
For instance the colors that would har-
monize with blond hair should contain a
large percentage of sulphur. Brown has
much carbon. red contains iron and sui
phur and black has oxygen and sulphur
| That shampoos containing these various
elements for the different shades of
tresses will nelp to maintain the color, IL
not to increase the natural shades, Is
| therefore a logical conclusion. The ex-
| ception in applying like to like comes in
| very blond hair, for with this even sui
| phur should not be used. unless the color
| is fading. In that case cleansers contain
ing natural sulphur may be applied.
For the average blond the whites Of
| raw eggs are best. They contain no color
| ing matter and are Softening and cleans
| Ing.
In making the whites into shampoo
| use a tablespoonful of warm water for
| each white. and two should be beaten to-
gether before being rubbed into the scalp
and over the hair. No soap is required
Extremely blond hair may be rinsed in
water in which a small pinch of bicarbo-
nate of soda has been dissolved. large
| quantity of this will fade and dry the
| hair.
Shampoos for Brown Hair.
A cleansing mixture for red or brown
hair is made from the yolks or the whole
egg The yolks contain sulphur and be-
come a natural coloring agent.
For black and dark brown hair a COM
bination of claret is an excellent one To
half pint of it a raw egg is added. The
two are we'll beaten and rubbed thoroughly
over the head and hair before rinsing in
i.clear water: This is not a mixture to be
i usel by pronounced blends.
i Any of these Is simple to use and, IL per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Mushrooms stewed With Cream.

This is a favorite recipe. Prepare a
pound of mushrooms by pairing off the
ends. Clean and wash we'll and if very
large cut in halves. Drain and place in
a saucepan with three ounces of butter.
Season with salt and pepper and cook
five minutes. Add two tablespoonfuls OF
the white sauce made from tablespoon
full butter and one Of flour, blended, then
cooked with three-fourths cup milk to a
smooth cream.
Add also half cupful sweet cream TO
the mushrooms. cook three minutes long
er and serve in a hot dish with eight
heart-shaped bread croutOnS for SarniSh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16

House, the progress made was unusually
rapid and was satisfactory to all con-
cerned, 1t is said.
The Commissioners asked lie committee
to grant all their estimates, telling them
that the District revenues for next year
would be ample to cover every dollar or
the Districts share, provided the dis
tinction between extraordinary and cur
rent expenditures. upon which the esti-
mates were framed and which the COM
missioners recommended was observed
The Commissioners laid special emphasis
in speaking of the extraordinary appro-
priations recommended on the estimate
Of over 5000 600 for new school buildings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Brown Chicken Fricassee.

For a brown chicken fricassee, Creole
style. cut up the chicken in the usual way
and fry in equal quantities lard and but
ter until nearly tender and brown. Dredge
little flour into the gravy and brown.
Add pint of boiling water. a small onion
minced. quart Of potatoes and a small
bunch Of parsley. Simmer gently an hour
until very tender. and serve with rice
If preferred the rice may be added and
cooked with the stew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
IN THE KITCHEN.
GREEN GO0SEBERRY PUDDING.

Boil pint Of green gooseberries till
soft. and sweeten to taste. When quite
cold mix in thoroughly four well-beaten
eggs and one ounce of butter. Butter a
mold and sprinkle it thickly with equa
parts of sugar and fine bread crumbs
then pour in the gooseberry PURGE. being
careful not to disturb the casing; cover
the top nearly half an inch thick with
crumbs and sugar. and bake for an hour
When taken from the oven cover with a
cloth, and only turn out when wanted
Serve with. clotted or whipped cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
EXPRESS OPTIMISM.
Commissioners Hope for Increase in
Authorizations.

The conferences between the District
Commissioners and the subcommittee on
appropriations of the Senate which lasted
three consecutive days were brought to
a close yesterday afternoon. At these
conferences the budget Of estimates sub
mitted to Congress by the Commissioners
for the next fiscal appropriation was dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Carpet-Saving Hint.

EVERY now and then. instead of al
IL lowing the carpet to remain In ex-
actly the same position as first placed.
the tread of. the carpet should be moved
d couple OF inches or so either up or
oo"h- mis- has the effect Of keeping the
pHe OF the carpet in a uniform condition,
ana besides retaining the fresh appear
ance OF the carpet, it helps 1t to last
much longer than it would if left exactly
as lad. 1t costs nothing to do this. yet
saves much.-Home Chat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Sauce for Stewed Mushrooms.

Peel and remove the stalks from some
large mushrooms wash and cut in halves
Put two tablespoonfuls butter in sauce
pan with two tablespoonfuls -four. Wher
blended add a cup and a half hot milk
and stir until smooth and thckened. Add
the mushrooms, season with salt, pepper
and little powdered mace, and simmer
gently until the mushrooms are tender
When cooked, turn on hot dish. garn-
ish with fried croutons or bread and
serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Sauce for Mushrooms.

Put l.lree tablespoonfuls olive oil in
saucepan with one teaspoonful each Of
minced parsley and anchovies and Glove
of crushed garlic Heat five minutes, add
to mushrooms that have been steWed in
oil and serve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Y V6NlNKlAD[k5
HATS FOR SMALL GIRLS
TO BE MADE AT HOME
Spring Lingerie Headwear for Little Ladies the Acme
of Daintiness and Beauty-Prices In
creased Over Last Year.

slstently applied. the hair after years
will show the benefit derived All are
soap substitutes. No soap should ever
be rubbed directly upon the hair but must
be dissolved first and applied in jelly or
liquid form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16

and the protection of old school buildings
from fire. pointing out that in the past
$2.2OOOOO less than the estimates n TIC
Commissioners for public school buildings
and grounds. Another extraordinary item
upon which the Commissioners laid stress
was that for high pressure fire protection
service and another was that for subur-
ban sewers. The Commissioners hone for
a substantial Increase in the bill when IT
goes back from the Senate to the House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16

cussed and the District officials are optl-
mistic over the outcome.
The Commissioners estimates were first
considered in the House, but that body In
following a strict course of economy let
the AK fall heavily and many items
were either left out entirely or else re-
duced. While before the Senate SUBJ
committee In advocacy of their estimates
the Commissioners aimed to have some of
the things that were cut by the House
included in the budget again.
Although the Commissioners were given
full opportunity to present their argu-
ments for the items In the estimates
which had been omitted or reduced by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16

NEW YORK. April 16.-Arrived: Steam.
er Etruria, from Liverpool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-16
Boys, girls and misses straw hats.
New York,
Paris.

DOyS C4Hu OH q w
Here you find the exclusive styes-the
novelties in Children's Headgear and the
largest assortment in the city as well-and
reasonably priced.
Milan Straws, in MILDLY styles, all colors,
trimmed in white, red blue and brown,
silk streamers-SI.5 so and $500
Milan and Mackinaw, in MILDLY and all
styles, in white, black and blue straws;
trimmed in fancy scarfs-S2. so and $500.
Our English Sennit.' MILDLY trimmed, in
new brown-exclusive here-S3oo.
Our 'Mandinos" for girls and misses. in golden,
tan. trimmed in Persian colors exquisite
EXCLUSIVE HERE-s5Oo.
Boys Rolling-brim Straws in fine Mlans 81 so and
500
Boys and Lads New Soft Hats in flbert fawn,
brown and green, at $3.50 Fancy Hat Bands,
25c and SOC
Black Patent French Hats MILDLY styles
800
Boys furnishings.
Boys Summer-weight Pajamas-all szes-75c to
$50
Boys Blouses for low 50c-and up to 81 so.
Boys Neghge Shirts at SOC up to s1OO.
Boys Hose-eXtra special value--at 15c; pairs
800