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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
A weary guest at a small and

A weary guest at a small and not very
clean country inn was repeatedly called
the morning after his arrival by the col
ored man-of- all-work
She here" he finally burst forth how
many times have / told you l don't want
TO be called? / want to Sleep
Il know, suh but deyve got to hab
de sheets, anyhow. It's almos' o'clock,
an dey's waitin' TO de tableclof. Every
body's Maga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

employed for several months past in the
deepening of the Tidal basin to an aver
age depth of seven feet is making good
progress with her work. Two months
or longer will be required before she can
complete the work and leave the basin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

county 5s1; Wilsonia. Grant county, GO;
Schell. Mineral county Al: Gormanla.
Grant county, 344: Bayard. Grant county,
90: Dobbin. Grant county, 1876; Henry,
Grant county, 30.
From keyser to Western Port the river
course is northwest and the distance
about fifteen miles. From Western Port
the river courses southwest toward its
source, a distance of about sixty-five
miles. draining country Of 500 square
miles, or about sec, OO0 acres
Whether it would be advisable to go be-
low Western Port and keyser and include
the lower Dan mountain valley Is men
toned as d matter demanding delibera-
ton, as the section betwee these points
and Cumberland would entail considerable
outlay. Unfortunately no data OF this
immediate section of Allegany county
could be procured. the opposing valley on
the West Virginia side, with exception of
the town OF keyser. presents few OBJ
stacles in the way of settlements or rail-
roads.
The value of properties, real and rail-
road. contained in that portion of West
Virginia embracing both watersheds is
given by counties IS follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

the line between Hampshire county, W.
Va. and Allegany county. Nd The
juncture takes place a few miles befW
the city of Cumberland, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

The area drained by the headwaters of
the Potomac in Virginia is very small 1t
Is confined to a narrow valley. walled in
by two mountain ranges in the extreme
northwest section of Highland county.
The tax returns for the entire county in
1903 We're: Acres. 211,i17. and $I33, 1I3 to-
tai value of real prOperty
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Value of Pronerties.


The system of taxation in Maryland is
such that returns are not given for school
districts or townships. consequently sta
tistics as to value of properties in the
territory contiguous to the river were not
obtainable.
The following figures are from the cen
sus OF 1900: Alle2any county-Square
miles, 442: population, 1854; assessed
valuation realty. $l3OOO,OOO Garrett coun-
ty-Square miles $50: population, 11,lO1 ;
assessed valuation realty, $5.5OO,OOO.
From point near Cumberland to West
ern Port, distance of about thirty miles
the Maryland valley Of the river is f1anked
by the Dan range OF mountains. The width
OF the valley from the river bank to the
ridge or divide seldom exceeds ten miles
and water courses are few. The industries
or the valley are those principally arls-
ing from mining coal. and the number OF
towns and hamlets in the valley or along
the routes of the railroads and river are
not many and of minor importance.
From Western Port the railroad de-
meets to the right and runs through the
valley north of the Great Backbone noun
tans The valley of the Potomac runs
between the mountains and the river the
entire length of Garrett county, distance
of about torty-tive miles. and varying
from ten TO fifteen miles In breadth
There are no railroads in the valley and
the industries are mainly cattle and tre
clay, the latter being the chief product OF
the upper valley.
The principal towns Of the valley are:
western Port, Allegany county. popula-
ton. 1898: Bloomington, Garrett county,
population :395
The task of bringing the water of both
watersheds TO this city, 1t is argued
should present no great obstacle In the
way of engineering Whether by aque-
Duct or pipe line, the distance could be
made much shorter than that of the Ches-
apeake and Potomac canal. which follows
the tortuous bank OF the river from Cum
berland to Georgetown. AS the crow
flies the distance to both watersheds is
hardly more than a hundred miles from
Harpers Ferry. By crossing the river at
that point and piercing the mountain
gaps the distance would be mich less and
the total expense hardly more than by
cllnging to the river bank.
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Might Go Through Virginia.

Surveys might demonstrate that it would
be perfectly feasible to ignore the Poto-
mac gorge altogether, and instead strike
out directly overland through Virginia to
both watersheds. 1t is mentioned that oil
pipe lines, hundreds of miles In length.
disregard grades, while the steel plate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Nine Won Unschuld will give her sum-
Sner course of piano instruction this year
at the University Of Music and Dramatic
Art in this city instead OF at Newport as
formerly. The course will last six weeks,
beginning August is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Miss Ruth Bowers. who successfully
passed the piano teachers training course
of Nine Won Unschuid, is engaged as
teacher Of piano at Winfield College. Win
field Kan. and left last Thursday for
her destination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

The young American Siolinst. Albert
Spa ulding. made his first appearance in
Rome recently and created a great i'm
preston His execution was correct, sure
and elegant. his Interpretation mature and
pure in style. He was greatly admired
in the concerto in E MAJOR by Bach
which he executed with much expression
In the adagio OF the fifth concerto of
Mozart the "L'Abeille" OF Schubert the
exquisite minuet, which he was obliged
to repeat after insistent applause, and
In the polonaise of Wieniawski he mas
tered in an individual and superb way
all the arduous difficulties. Next season
1905 1909. Spauldng will be heard in sew
enty-five concerts in America and this
will be his introduction TO American audi
ences. for. curiously enough though the
young artist is well known abroad hay
ing scored successes In the Queens Hall
London, and the Nouveau Theater Paris
he has yet to make his professional debut
In his native land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Miss Jean Tonks will be the offertory
soloist this morning at the Temple Bap-
fist Church, singing He Was Despised,"
from The Messiah.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
AUGUST IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

lia6-Ba-holonew Columbus. the adniral's brosbs-
laid the foundation Of san DOMINGO
l5s5-Sir Humphrey Gilbert landed at St JoAuS
Newfoundland. and took possessiua Of Il II he
name Of tie Queen OF England
la9-Hudsou discovered Cape Cod ard under Toe
suTlosition that It vas island called II
New Holland. IN compliment % the country q
his employers. The Dutch sfter7ard called II
Staten Hoek.
l595-Gen- F-o1teaac Invaded O15n5zzz Couuty.
l75s-CroTn Point. on Lake Champlzln, taken f-oun
The French BY Gen Amherst
l790-Coug7sss passes the bill for funding The deb,
Of the States thus putting the finances q The
couut-y 01 8 sound bass.
l54-Battle between the Chippezzs and the sio-x
Indians
Is61-The President ordered draft Of so 900 uen
20 serve II the army nine months
lsos-The steamboat Ruth accidentally burned o.
tie Mississippi River. With 81. 90 Of zore-1-
meut money on board
IS6i-Ihe day was Observed th-ouzflo-t the No--h
with fasting snd prayer for the preser7atio- o.
the Union. IN acc0-dzncs WiLh q r,roclau1atio-
by President Li1coln-
Fight between Coufederzts and Uusoa t-ous
At New Greek. Nd
lss4-Lie1- Greely and his fellow arctic exrlo-s-z
recently retuned. given 4 s1z1d -eception a;
Portsnouth. y T.
Isse-Speai delivery letters distributed f- n. nz.
tine.
lss-Csrclnal Giuseppe Sartc. Patriarch Of Teuice
chosen PoTe TO succeed Leo XIII he assumed
the title Of Piux Y
lee-E1re volunteer regiments Of iznrnunes ordered
% SautaEo ds CGha for garrison duty.
la1-Charles n schTao resigned his p-esiden-v O.
the United States steel Co-po-at5on. and "a,
s-cceeded b v. E. Corey
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
FASHIONS AND FADS.

The height Of the --latest hats IS excessive and The
width euuruouS The Czowrs are immensely high
and some q then are covered with hoxs-s and
foliage
Paris Offers the morbid idea Of paIlo-; If yuu
would Be fashio1ab'e as 20 co-nplezio you must be
excessively pale Cer-zin classes are seeking weird
co1plexions By r7lbb1ug pow5er INTO c-eamed skins
producing s7-t a pasy s1r1acs that Suggests tie
makeup q Plerrct-
This is the time Of cotton gloves. and 4 new kind
Is uad9 which really resembles the fashionable
caanols These are gate yeIlosr and the finish IS
7UuSA- II the distance. sxospt for the1r supple
less. II IS almost impossible 10 tel whetheT they
are the real sE1l O. the imitation
fad abroad Is for leather gowns Leather has
often ben used for trimming for dresses. but now
TIE whole Ct dainty gowns are made Of thin. soft
leathG--fa- taune- indeed. than many woolen fab
ricS They are ideal for motoring mountaineering
ard gol6lg, as they ca1 Be washed down with =
sponge.
Gloves are usually sod in I've lengths. The short
est which reaches only 70 the wrist. Is called the
onebuttou: hallway TO the elbow is called the eight
button; 5st 70 the elbow is called The tEelTe51ttou
uhle the usual long glove that extends above the
elbow. leaving roon FOR booming wrinkles IN the
Io-eaTu. IS called eigitesn-b1ttOl The fifth size
Is extremely long, made for very ful dress occ7-
slonS These are called thtrty-uEo button, and are
ge1GzIy used only for cUurt n1ncionS
sSme Of the empire model bathing suits are Te-y
attractive. If not euinsntly p-actical One Of the
1rettes- q the simple models Is OF navy blue taf-
feta made with gored skirt ard fan gathered bodice
5olued By vide g1-1le. extending up the back and
ending II point Th-os1gh slashes IN the gir5ie
and the sailor collar appear dashes Of red six.
The short sleeves are ful and trimmed II the same
rnznner- Bluc duck sandals laced with red tapes.
p1eseTe the color scheme q the costume
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Lih-zry q Consress-Open 2 a m 10 10 = n On
secular days: frUm .. u. to % :. n On Sundays
and On certain holidays
Public LzsssTy-oDsa 3 =. n to ,. m-i holidays,
a n to , II: Sundays. to ? n
EzecstiTe Mansion-Open 10 e. n 20 3 ,. n
United ststes Capitol-Open Il N to 40 ?. n
United States Treasury-Opsn g n to D n
State. War and Navy DeTartmsnts-Open 4 N
TO D n CThs original Declaration Of Independ-
enos is n the hhrsFy og TIE STATE DePa-traeut-l
United states Patent O4cs-ODen e. N 70
?
United States Penso- ezzsaa-opsa a. to
p r.
United States Post-o1cc-ODen l. N to 2 2. n
Washington City Post-ossce-open al hours. Una
Dead Letter Ofacs Is In the city post-o1csl
National Botanic Gs7tens-OPsa a. n TO p II
FSsh Couuissio1-Open a. n TO I % p n
Army Medical Bluseum-Open 9 g. n 70 so D n
National Massun-Open = n 70 80 p n TN
Smithsonian Institution-opea > T. Il to 40 =. H.
tirciuding holidsySl
Agricultural Depar5msnt-Open 4 n to G.0 D n
B1Teau Of Easzsvias ard PziztiHs-open 4 n
washiaEtSn Monument ts5qs feet IN hsishu-open
SO r. 70 80 p Il elevator rms from = N
until p M
CoTo9mn Gallery q Art-Open s.30 e. n. TO p
T. in winter: a m 70 p n in s1mmer- Sun
days-I-8 p 70 5 ?. n. excepting IN mid-sum-
uer- Admission free Tuesdays. Thursdays. sat
~ll~s7s A-f- 9+l4--gsH ol1fF 1-sss - 1e4----~--
Government Printing O1cs-Ops1 70 = n. 70 2
p Il
May Tard-Open 2 a. II TO SD ,. n
S0uthEUTth C0ttase. 18Th st. and PTOspect ET~
IL THE sUBURBS.
ZoologicaI ParS-Open al day.
Rock Greek Bridge and PARK.
Chew Chase. kensington. and Chesapeake Beach
Naval Obser7story-Open a. to ?.
Mount Vernon the h0as and toznb Of Washing
tOnl-Open Il g. n 70 p n
Arlington National Cs1netery-Open al day.
Fort 3fyer Military Pos--
Falls Church Vienna Gnd Fairfax Court House
United States Soldiers Hcme-Open A- n to
sunset.
United States Naval Acacezy. Aunapol1s Nd
Cathsdral Groslnds Ten1alytoEn rozd-Ope7
a II 70 6 ,. Il
CABIN John Bridge. Cathoic University. and Alex
andria-
Great Fails Of the Potounzo-Fans are Illuminated
a. night
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04

The Importance Of the sleeve IS never
quite so clearly understood as when one
wants to remodel q last seasons gown.
for Il IS only when one compares the
sleeves that were with the sleeves that
are that the wide difference between the
ole and the new becomes fully apparent
The sleeves shown are stylish. but prac-
teal, and viii be q boon 10 the home
dressmaker. who IS often at a loss for
helpful suggestions OF this order The
sleeves are made on a lining. and gath
cred along the inside seam TO a point
Just below the elbow. being plain thence
to the wrist. where they end in the
modish nitten effect II desired. this
lower portion may be cut on and the
sleeves finished in three-qgarter length.
or, again. If lace or chiffon is used for
making, the sleeves might be made up
without a lining Any Of the new soft
textured materials are suitable for model
inE. For n pair OF these sleeves. IN the
Pinch size. 15s yards of Z7-inch goods
viii be needed 61S1-Six sizes. 10 70 10
inches arm measure.
This pattern may be obtained by in
closing 10 cents 10 the Pattern Depart
ment. The Washington Herald. 7S4 Fif-
teenth street northwest giving number
C61sD and size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW

Among the recent deaths was that Of
a man who had done more good 70 the
world and contributed more 20 the hap
piness OF Individuals than any man OF
similar age with whose history I am IA
uliliar. yet among his effects was little
note containing these words Il have
been killed by my friends and enemies %
They may have meant much or nothing.
but 70 those who knew the man and his
history they were a proof Of his realiza-
ton OF the base ingratitude possible TO
those who received benefits and the IN
sincerity OF the friendship Professed for
people OF wealth
Artists OF various kinds are deeply IN
debt 70 the man despite the fact that they
owe him 10 money Repaying borrowed
dollars does not discharge an obligation
unless interest as well as principal IS paid.
and there was no interest IN their cases.
The faith OF a man who believes in a
future for talents and backs It literally
/ BY cash cannot be repaid. so the obliga-
ton becomes a life burden borne easily
when accompanied by gratitude, but irri-
tating when gratitude IS lacking. And
/ gratitude seems 10 5s a rare quality
1 an positive that the death OF this man
viii affect a large number OF persons OF
both sexes. There are students abroad
who are wholly dependent on his gener-
osity. and pupils in this country who were
expecting 70 interest his aid later on He
was q generous contributor 10 various
charity. plans and liberal patron OF arr
/ IN every direction He was the one man
knew who always paid his way and
I paid literally. and am now waiting 10
7 hear the words OF praise which were de-
MED him IN life.
We have a way Of reserving our good
words TIL the ears which would have re-
jOiced in hearing them are duiled by
death We spend dollars IN buying flow
I ers for the burial Of men and women 10
/ whose life we have contributed nothing
[ gladsone- We never try real hard 70
eliminate annoyances from the lives OF
others or add pleasure 10 them. in fact
/ appreciation seems 10 come after life
ceases For my part. I would ike TO
I be able TO enjoy whatever flowers and
guod words NY friends are reserving for
{ my departure from this world. and say
so with the utmost f-ankness-
I Il used 70 be the custom TO preach fu-
neral sermons bristling with praise for
virtues which either did not exist or were
/ 50 deeply buried beneath faults as 10 be
I visible only 70 the eye Of Imagination
Z SCI IN the minister's head That was a
consolation sop 10 the bereaved family.
Z and It probably failed IN its mission. for
I the custom died out The last sermon O.
/ this kind I heard gave q narrowing pic
I ture Of a toil-wOrn woman brought 10 an
I untimely end by her burdens The actual
I facts were these The woman was an in
valid for years, one tenderly cared for
I and greatly loved for her beautiful char
aCIer. The sermon was grOtesque al
/ course. 10 all but the sorrowing relatives.
Z who listened IN an attitude Of stony hor-
ror- They were prepared for an eulogy,
Z for II was merited- BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04

can only find rest when our work. what
ever it may be. IS koaorably accom-
plisHed.
Suddenly the vision faded The captain
realized that the air vas dalk and chill
Upon his sta-board bow the waters Z
the Channel stretched dark gray ard
shining: but 70 the left and ahead lay a
illzy blackness- The Luna was cutting
through the tail OF q big fog bank IL
The same moment. out Of the sooty siIenos
came a Iorg-dravsa-o wall a deep,
plaiative note. Ike the cry Of the loon
the great diver Of the North American
lakes Across the calm surface Of that
summer sea Il doomed with increasing
volume Of sound and then died away II
a weird diEinuendo. The captain rseCs-
nized one OF the new sirens recently
adopted by some OF the Atlantic liners
Offering from the elder Instruments By
reason Of its higher note and more fuus-
Ike penetrating qualities Immediately
he pulled q string. and the Luna beloved
forth an answering roar. as she plunged
into the edge OF the fog As It swallowed
her up. the siren OF the liner spoke again
The captain felt the sweat start upon lis
face as he gave the order 70 reverse n
gines. 1Uu steam sstern. Again he pulled
the cord behind him. and this time the
Luna seemed 10 awake 10 The klowledge
OF her peril. for she rosred Ike a bison
mad with terror. when he feels the teeth
OF a tiger IN his throat At TIE sane
moment the vast liner appeared. rearing
up its enormous bulk Ike some phantom
monster. towering above The tiny Luna
The captain stared fun into the green
and red eyes OF the Ieviathan- Bells rang
out shriIly- Just below the captain a.
young woman was screaming. A few
minutes before. the captain had seen her
pacing the promenade deck with her
husband By her side Coming down East
hampton Water, the mate had told him
with sly wink that the pair were bride
and groom, on their way-if a man might
infer as much from the labels on their
lUggage-tO spend the month OF June
amongst the roses Of ToUraiae While the
woman screamed. the man slsshed at rEe
thin cord which secured 6 l5fe-buoy- The
captain bent over and shouted 70 him.
telling him that the cork jackets were
under bench d few PAGES aft The man
looked Up and nodded Face 10 face with
a stupendous emergency. re seemed 20 bs
cool and alert BY this time the passsc-
gers were pouring out Of the cabins
dazed with terror The fukes OF the port
I anchOrt OF the liner were within i've sud
twenty yards of the L1na's smokestsck
The captain set his teeth and grasped
/ the brass rail IN front OF him
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04

When the Federal pure food act was
being assafied in Congress. the State Food
and Dairy Commissioners organization
sent its executive committee TO Wash
ington- It presented the argument that
the States could not adequately enforce
their laws in the absence OF Federal regu-
lat3ons. as the states could not reach the
manufacture and sale OF impure or aduI-
terated goods shipped in interstate com
merce- This committee had much TO do in
bringing about the passage OF the Fed
eral foods and drugs act Of June 80 1906
for which service President Roosevelt
paid its members handsome tribute in his
message 20 Congress the following De-
Cember.
In that long fight. and IN the work now
IN hand. the association OF food officers
has back OF It not only the authority Of
the State and Federal governments. but
also the powerful public sentiment repre-
sented in the organized agencies OF the
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
REFLECTIONS OF
A BACHELOR GIRL
By HELEN ROWLAND.

When perfect frankless comes
in at the door love flies out Of
the window
Every man knows he IS not
the heroic. fascinating creature
his sweetheart pretends 10 think
him; but he would rather be lied
70 TO his dying day than TO be
told the brutal truth
Of course. people can't carry
their party manners into mar
riage; but Il they could. mar
riase would be more like a party
and less ike a prize fight
A man 1Orgets all about how
TO make love AFTER ten years OF
matrimOny; but it's wonderful
how quickly he can get into
practice again after his wife
dies.
Might as well hail a Broadway
car on the wrong side Of the
street as to hail a man. on the
wrong side OF his vanity.
Don't hatter yourself because
he calls every Sunday evening
that II is q sign that he's getting
serious L nay only be a sign
that everything else is closed
No doubt when a man puts his
cheek against 2 girls he always
fmagines that It feels as smooth
as hers does.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04

I foresaw the possibility. told ny
chauffeur that might be delayed
You must stop here
TisdaIe had a small spare TOoul. always
I kept fn order Ee showed Hugo over his
fat. which occupied the ground floor OF
I the house. expatiating with enthusiasm
I upon trs advantages he kept no bother
+ ing servants His IandIady did" for him
{ The consulting room and disPensa-y had
{ a separate entrance
Very snug" said Hugo
7 had 20 plot and plan T1sdaIe ad-
ulitted. fer 7 hadn't q bob 10 spare
could afford a house Of my own now. but.
bless you. I prefer this. Wen have q
aightcaP-"
With the cU1ningly concealed intention
Z 20 distract 5ugo's mind and prepare i
T for sleep, he began g description OF his
I struggles against disease and poverty II
I what was then q stun Of Easthaupton.
I The dresry ronOtOny OF the narrative
seemed 70 perueate his voice. Hugo fell
+ that his eyes were closing Ttsdaie smiled
+ and touched him Let's JUrn in
Hugo started
4 don't know what's the matter with
me" he mUtuered. rubbing his eyes But
( 7 slept badly last night"
'.TOuu sleep vel this
The good fellow had dropped a tabloid
D
/ Goodnight said Hugo. on the Tires
/ hold OF the prophets chamber. which IT
! size and neatness reseDbled snip $
cabin He grasped Tisdale's hand hard
/ Pm gIad 7 missed that boat" he added
/ slowly.
At that moment the captain OF the
/ Luna was standing alone upon ris quar-
! ter-deck peerng into . mist which was
| thickeaing into fog Al old man. one
4 81
/ fifty years, the tine was near At hand
/ when he could retire with q weII-sarled
pension The night was very stlll. and
/ the waters OF the channel so smooth
| that the ship seemed TO be gliding over
I them with the swift, tranquil flight o.
{ an aIbatross- Upon the port quarter
/ the Needles stood sharply out Passing
I them the captain had noticed that the
westerly breeze was falling and the stars
/ shining less clearly but as yet he could
/ see far ahead. although his eyssight
I admittedly. was not what il had been
/ Wracks Of mist. iuumIned by the ships
/ lights. glimmered out OF the nairk anC
/ disappeared
/ The captain could not see fog. but be
/ could smell Il What he did see. quite
plainly. was the small cottage and gar
/ den near Sea View. IN the Isle OF Wight
/ which was his, bought and paid for. Iht
| cottage wherein his wife and he expected
[ 20 spend the remaining years OF life; {
I snug harborage for such ancient and
/ weatherbeaten craft Upon nights sUCf
as this. when a child might take com
I mand. he had conjured up the vision o.
/ this cottage ten thousand times Il rep
/ resented net merely the hard-earned sav
ings Of a strenuous lifetime. but all IhOsS
other subtle. indescribable things fol
which strong men struggle and wait
/ often with such Infinite patience. know
/ Ing. perhaps, in their innOst souls. tha
| the striving IS what IS really worti
/ while and that the castle in Spain, o.
/ the whitewashed cottage overlooking th'
/ SoIent, are n truth the places tbs
I pleasant. peaceful places. in which w
The Washington herald., 1908-08-04
LATEST IN DRESS SLEEVES

- - d e - eonseauenee.