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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
NEW RAINCOAT STYLES.

The newest models In lightweight rain
coats that will be worn in the early fall
are in gloria waterproof in pretty
shades of gray. Indeed, gray in all its
tones will be favored for autumn outdoor
wear. though navy blue will also be
popular.
One of the designs that will be much
worn is i'm a semi-box style.
The back is cut in box effect, with a
Misunderstanding slash in the center of
the back at lower edge. and the front
closes half double breasted. This kind OF
closing is neater and trimmer than the
conventional double breast.
The rows OF buttons are brought closer
together. consequently the broad effect
trying to the ma jority of women-across
the chest is obyiated. A short or a stout
woman always looks stouter and shorter
in double-breasted coatff. AT the same
time q raincoat closing single breasted is
not altogether practical hence the COM
promise.
Another new feature is the sleeve. This
is cut In Raglan. but not the somewha I
sloppy model one generally associates
with this kind of sleeve, for in the new
garments 1t is 50 trig in appearance that
u looks almost Like 2 coat sleeyes-There
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF
THE NEEDED ICE BOX
Strong Ammonia Water Should Be Used to Cleanse
Entire Refrigerator Twice Each Week.

Unremittns watchfulness each day is
the only way in which an ice box can be
kept odorless and hygienic in warm
weather. And under no circumstances
should a housekeeper omit a daily in
spection of the refrigerator where the
family provisions are stored. for the small
est piece of meat that may have fallen
unseen from a dish can conta inmate the
whole place. and in the many duties a
cook has she cannot always be relied upon
to be sufficiently particular about such
apparently small matters.
In regulating the ice box one should
remember that dishes adapted TO the pur-
pose must he used for putting away food
And neither wood nor tin should be en-
pleyed for such a purpose. Wooden dish
es and trays, such as come from butcher
or baker, seem desirable, and are clean if
thrown away as soon as they are re-
moved from the ice box. but they are
really injurious, for they absorb the odor
of the food which they contain and throw
it out in tenfold strength. Wood is one
of the most pungent and undesirable ma
terials that can be used.
At least twice a week all food must be
removed and the box thoroughly washed
with strong ammonia water. Soap is not
necessary unless something has been
spilled The work must be done quickly.
using hot water and wringing the cloth
out we'll. and washing one shelf at time.
AS soon as this is done it should be
wiped over with another cloth, wrung in
another basin of ammonia water The
second acts as rinse. Care must be
taken that particles of food or spilled
water are not pushed to the lining of sides
and back. and. allowed to remain there
First one half and then the other of the
box should be cleaned. more cold air be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
BALTIMORE TO INSURE SELF.
Plan With Maryland Casualty Com.
pany Will Be Abandoned.

BALTIMORE, July 30.-Through ac-
tion taken by the electrical commits
sion the city hereafter will assume it's
own insurance against actions for dam
ages against that department, and the
plan of insuring through the Maryland
Casualty Company will be abandoned.
In other words, instead Of paying the
casualty company generous premium
to reimburse the city for sustained
claims the city will assume the risks
itself.
From computation of the figures of
the past three years the members of
the commission decided that such
course will save the city some $4,000
year. this being approximately the diff
ference between the annual premiums it
has paid the casualty company and the
amount Of damages allowed
Against $2,S06.56 paid in 1906, under
the recent system, only $749 was paid
out on account of claims, the city thus
losing $e.057. In 1907 the city paid
s2.795. the allowed claims amounting
to s41s. and leaving the city at loss
of S2.31,, while in 1908 the city paid
1924 to liquidate claims of $685. a
difference of s2.S49. So far this year
the city has paid $l,SSS. and the claims
allowed have aggregated only s66.
By its arrangement with the casualty
company the commission has paid a
premium of 2.3S per cent on it's total
pay roll or premium Of nearly $4,000
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FADS FOR WOMEN.

neat substantial looking book rack in
mission finish, is only twenty-five cents.
This will be handy little article for a
porch table. for it will keep books TO-
sether. They are so apt to be left out
of doors, which is certainly not good for
them. while often much time is spent
looking for one that has ,been on porch or
lawn.
With such a useful little article, so low
priced TOO. there is no excuse for not
keeping books in good condition and at
ones hand when needed.
One of the large department stores is
making speciality of dainty bound books
al the uniform price of twenty-five cents.
They are intended to be shipped into
vacation trunks, for use in jotting down
any detail one may wish to remem-
Der. One book is planned to contain short
recipes that are offered or exchanged:
another is arranged for .'remembrances, -
with spaces for recording different events
or happenings.
A third is a birthday book. with quota
tions. The next 1t to receive autographs,
and SO on. In fact, quite a variety will
be found.
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ing stored in this fla shion than If both are
opened at once.
: If at any time food is spilled it must be
washed out at once.
Every other day is none too often to
flush the drain pipe. Inasmuch as all
water goes off through it. there will be soil
from the ice. at least. Boiling water
should be employed. and the trap, which
is at the top of any pipe. must be taken
out first. ammonia or sal soda should be
in the water. and the most good is ac-
complished by pouring it from utensi
with small mouth, such as tea kettle
The stream must be turned in steadily
and strong, two quarts being none too
much.
The trap is then dipped into boiling
water. in which is ammonia. and immedi-
ately returned to its place. This piece Of
work may be done without in any way
raising the temperature of the box.
Butter and milk should have their own
place in the ice box, nothing else going
into that compartment. They absorb
odors more than does any other food. II
drinking water is kept in the refrigerator,
it must be in glass jars or bottles, cover
ed, and may be with the milk and butter
it is odorless. Butter is best stored in
stone crock, having cover of the same.
Such vessel is easily washed and. retain
ing cold. keeps the food. Milk must be in
glass tightly covered china No metal
is suited to It,
Everything else, meats. cooked or raw.
vegetables and fruit must be placed on
china or glass plates. That there shall be
no mistake about this there should be GER
tain pieces definitely reserved for the pur-
pose, and allowed to be used for nothing
else. Papers in refrigerator are quite as
bad as wood.
Some housekeepers place lump of char
coal in the ice box. liking it because it
absorbs odors and purifies- If box is
kept in good condition, as 1t should be-
merely by cleanliness and the use of
proper dishes, there will be no odors to
absorb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
NEW HOME FOR SOUTHERN.
Recorded TO. Seven Story
Building Facing Union Station.

The Southern Railway Company record
ed today an agreement by which il is
L. lease from William II. Walker and
Oliver III II. Johnson q seven-story office
building which the latter are to erect for
the company's use on ID street northea ST
between list and I'd streets facing the
| Mon station plaza The lease is made
for ten years from January L. 1910
when the building IS TO be completed,
with the privilege of a further term of
ten years at an annual rental of SIT 600.
The company in the agreement reserves
the right To purchase the property at
any time before January l, 1911, at $500
OLD.
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is a seam from neckband to wrist there
fore body and sleeves are cut in one, one
half of the sleeves coming on the back
the other half cut with the front.
This seam allows for a neat shoulder
and a fitted sleeve. yet the sleeves have
all the comfort of the seamless shoulder
and one seam sleeve lWhile the erect is
decidedly better, for there is no armhoe
seam.
Cutting away this superiority lessons
the weight of the coat. and the absence
of the armhole seams gives freedom.
There is ample room at the wrist. which
Is finished with a neat cuff fitted with
small buttons. affordlng close or a
loose fit. desired.
The collar is in rolling effect. about
two inches or more wide, turning over a
trig- looking, well shaped band collar
This garment in its entirety is sup
posed to embody the best possible fea-
lures that can be found in a raincoat.
The buttons are of bone and match the
color of the gloria.
Another wrap that will be favorite
is the plain circular. This can be bought
in cravenette, gloria, etc. it is long, end
the edge of the dress skirt.
This. too, is shaped from the shoulders,
and there are Sits at convenient points
for passing the hands through. The
neck is finished with a rolling or band
collar
For practical wear over dainty frock
these capes cannot be surpassed, for they
afford perfect protection and at the
same time do not crush the gown un-
derneath.
Plain cofors have entirely superseded
stripes for raincoats. no matter from
what material they are developed, and
plain bone buttons matching the color
of the coat are considered smarter than
those of more elaborate make.
Jet buttons are impossible, though they
have been tried.
The cravenetteS, which many persons
prefer to rubber. come in smart designs
and varied colorings. The pale tan COW
ert-looking fabric is, however, consid-
cred the smartest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30

amazed the Infinite variety OF designs which
development of the linen shirt, which of
necessity be severely tailored and would suppose
gives little opportunity for change This particular example
tailored shirt shows pretty idea the of striped
combination with the plain. The stripe used
effectively little cores beneath the edges of the peats the
front and back little shawl collar four-in-and
tie The undersleeves. of very fine handkerchief linen
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mileage it wouldn't make any difference

to the total whether she was put down
endways or sideways.
George, who was launched at St Helens
thirty years ago, is seven feet two
inches over all and has a displacement of
30 pounds.
an eighth of an inch, but is of greater
tonnage by nearly fifty pounds. So Is
much steadier in, a gale. You can iii
a wine glass clear to the brim anr
Harry can get it across the st. Helens
bar without spilling a drop outside of
himself.
Ben was the next contribution. He
is seven feet fiat. Since he got the
job as doorman at the American he
has been beautifully retitted and deco
rated
Extending the entire length of both
the port and starboard legs, on the out
board sides. are beautiful frescoes of
gold Above the waist line the effect is
blue and gold.
After each meal Ben carries enough
food for seven ordinary men nine days.
The food supply is under graceful
dome which breaks up the long up-and-
curve, also in blue.
Alfred was next. He measures only
six feet eleven and a half, but he
weighs 400.
Hes the Baby of the Family.
Then there is Jack, the baby of the
family. His brothers don't care to talk
much about him, not because he ran
away and joined the United States Navy
he is now on the battleship North Caro-
lina-hut because he is only six feet tall
and seems TO have stopped growing
The mother of the five boys and or
Nancy is small woman. and both of
her husbands. Dollins and corday. were
small men. But her father was a seven
footer in the coal mines. Her grand
father was q giant. too, and her great
grandfather, A farmer of St. Helens is
reputed the biggest man who ever lived.
Ben served in the British army and
the British navy before going into the
show business. There is room on his
chest for a whole fleet OF Dreadnoughts
in india ink. He has got a Magma Charta
on his right arm. and there is plenty of
room left for suitable advertising signs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30

ground construction to that point, Gen
Harries said, would cost $3.50.
He argued that the railroad had some
rights as the biggest taxpayer in Wash
ington, and declared that it also is as
much interested in the community
through which it runs as those who live
there.
''Those arguments are phonogra phic.
declared attorney Davis. They are
used on all occa sions."
1.-The same remark applies to the Ter
Commandments" replied Gen. Harries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
MERCURlAL LOTION.

The application of mercurial lotion will
sometimes remove pimple scars. 1t Is
very strong, and must be used with grea.
care IL is best to have a chemist do
the mixing. The formula is ten grains
of corrosive sublimate in half pint each
of distilled ana rose waters. A little is
applied TO the skin. letting II dry on.
Night and morning is sufficiently often.
emitting after few days and again
using. II is poisonous II taken internally
and is q strong bleach - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
HANDY WITH RIGGING.
Police Distinguish Themselves il
Getting Horse Out of Well.

Police Distinguish Themselves In
Getting Horse Out of Well.
Sergt. Russell and Policeman elliott of
the eleventh precinct displayed their abil-
ity as riggers Wednesday afternoon on
the premises of James Atkinson, Bowen
road, where horse had fallen into a
well and died. Mr.. Atkinson had sent
for welldiggers to have them make an
effort to get the body from the we'll, but
they were unable to succeed and the two
policemen undertook the job.
elliott, who had rescued horse from
a we'll in Prince George county several
years ago, went into the woods with an
ak and chopped down three trees in order
to get the necessary poles to form part of
the rigging and when the preliminaries
had been finished five men managed to get
the body of the 1,30O-pound horse from
the well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
HUMAN LEv|ATHANS GRAPPLE
SEVEN FEET TWO EMBRACES
EVEN SEVEN FEET.
Dolling Meets His Half Brother.
Three Other Brothers in
Giant Glass.

NEW YORK, July O.-The only way to
two alf-brothers, the Cordays, and sister
Nancy, is to put 'em in the human Maui
retania class and figure on how many
times they would stretch around the
world or Union Square if put down end
to end
The only trouble is that they can't be
all got together, for Alfred is so ashamed
of his size that he won't leave his native
village, ST. Helens. near Liverpool, and
the rest of them can't find time to go to
st. Helens because they are SO busy do
ing giant acts in various parts of the
world
The nearest they have ever come 10
having a family reunion since the last
bed broke down under them in tlle old
their fortunes was in this town yester-
day. when George Dollings seven feet
two inches swayed with emotion for a
moment and then fell forward on the
neck of his seven-foot half brother. Ben
Corday, who lives at No. us West 4lth
street and who is the doorman at the
American Music Hall,
George is just over from Liverpool. He
SAYS that Alfred and Nancy are well, but
Alfred feels the heat terribly this sum-
mer except about his shoulders, where
there is always a breeze.
Nancy Grew Sideways
There is no such relief for poor Nancy
as she grew out instead of up. If the
family were put together to get its total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
MORE HELP FOR WIDOW.
Mrs. Perry's Relief Fund $264.3
With New Contributions.

A total of S264.3O has been received
at The Star office for the relief of Mrs.
Perry, colored, of Anacostia, whose hus-
band and two sons were recently
drowned in the Eastern branch.
Mrs. Perry has been left with the care
of several small children.
Contributions of 81 and 81 each We're
received by The Star today.
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Nancy Grew Sideways

There is no such relief for poor Nancy
as she grew out instead of up. If the
family were put together to get its total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
ROW OVER PLOW PIT REMOVAL
HENRY E. DAVIS AND GEN.
HARRIEs SASS EACH OTHER.
Members of Citizens Association
Also Heard - Law on
Subject Cited.

The proposed removal of the street rail-
way plow pit at the intersection of North
Capitol and r streets to a point farther
north on North Capitol street was the
subject of a well attended public hearing
before the District Commissioners today.
At the conclusion of the arguments the
Commissioners decided to refer the mat
ter to the corporation counsel for an
opinion as to the power of the Commits
sioners in the matter.
Attorney Henry E. Davis represented
residents of the vicinity who want the
pit moved; Herman E. Blau spoke for the
North Capitol and Eckingston Citizens
Association, and Gen. George II. Harries.
vice president of the City and Suburban
Railway Company, voiced the sentiments
of that company.
Each Took Different Ground.
Each of the three argued along a diff
ferent line. Attorney Davis argued the
pit should be moved and that the law de-
clares that underground wires should be
laid to the end of the asphalt pavement
on North Capitol street, which is at its
intersection with V street The repre-
sentative of the citizens association did
not argue at all for the removal of the
pit but declared that, If it is moved it
should not be placed in front of the
residences of any of the association S
members.
North Capitol and streets is the sug-
gested location of the pit and the be-
ginning of the overhead wires. 1t was
pointed out that there is cemetery on
both sides of North Capitol street Al that
point and that there would be no one to be
disturbed by the pit operations.
In presenting his argument for those
who want the pit and overhead wires
cited the law in the matter. which pro-
vides:
Said railway on North Capitol street
north of T street, and on Michigan ave-
nue.. is to be operated by the overhead
trolley system: but the right to operate
an overhead trolley on North Capitol
street shall cease and determine July 1,
1904, or whenever after that date the said
street shall be pavedS and the said COM
pany shall, on and after said date or paw
ing as aforesaid. operate the said portion
of its line by the underground electric
system"
Attorney Davis argued that this law
directed that the railway company should
operate only by the underground system
on the part of North Capitol street that is
not paved, and declared that the law
gives the Commissioners the right to
order the removal of the overhead wires
SOuLH VI street ana mus cause the re-
moval of the pillow pit to v and North
Capitol streets.
Railroad Has Right.
Vice President Harries contended that
the law gives the railroad the right Ia
operate by the overhead system on all of
North Capitol street north of T street
until all of the street IS paved to Michi.
gan avenue. AS the pillow pit is now
about ninety feet south of 7 street, he
said. the company Is willing to move the
pit to a point just north of T street, as
| saraS al hut lao lo hut no far a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
THE BEST REGULATOR

We .'roniis, to return every cent paid us Tor
EcxalI Ordcrlies IL they fail 10 satisfactorily
relieve const ipat ion. They eaten like candy,
are particularly GOOD for delicate persons and
children do not Grine nausea. and may
he taken II any time Of day or night without
any Inconvenience Whatever. We want you II
try ReSsll Orderlcs TT our risk because we are
positive they Will do claim. Two sizes.
lnc aud Gc. - ponnnlrs Pharmacies. 30f F
- NV. sd and VI sts. NV. I'd and Pa.
Sc sd and q sis. nv. The Rexall Stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

caused by the lusts and passions OF the negroes
But the crimes Of Louisiana, Georgia and Alaban1
are mild compared with the horrible orgies OF can
nibalism which take place. with alarming IRE
auency In Cuba After half a century OF free
dom the blacks are no more civilized than when
their forefathers were landed from the slavers In
Havana Bay.
The Cuban Outrages may DO divided into two
classes-witchcraft and hanigsm For the latter
there is hardly a word in English. Nangism is the
association OF criminals in lodges clubs for the
purpose OF attacking rival clubs. or of committing
offences against law and order. The only qualt-
cation for admttance into a lodge is the murder OF
a white man I'm the open street. Under the rule
of Spain saanigism attained tremendous notoriety,
after sunset unless In parties under escort of
the police During the American intervention
strong measures were taken by General Wood 90
Iepiess inc CLUBS, and for years the
nanigists were comparatively quiet. During the
last sig months however, they have again showed
their heads ana several murderOus assaults have
been committed IN the streets Nanigism is, how
ever the lesser OF the two evils.
BfuJefla, or witchcraft. is holding many OF the
every village there be found one or more
men or women who: by the use OF superstitiOns
solute domination the rest cf their race no
them come all the other blacks OF the districts In
for payment in money or In kind the witch-doctor
prescTibes remedy works a charm Some OF
inc lncantations are amusing in their absurdity.
otnefs again are most dangerous. One OF the most
common Is the chicken This is performed by
burying a pail OF water In the ground and at a
distance OF nNe metres another hole is dug, where
a chicken Is burned The ashes are buried I'm the
hole ana tie witch tTaVerses the intervening
space 10 the bucket, making mystic passes and
bowling incantaiions. The pail is then raised from
the earth and the patient Is bathed In the water
The theory Is. OF course. that the unknown proper
water the witch walks the five metres such n
ceremony Is harmless TO the patient and soneI-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19
WITCHCRAFT IN CUBA.
Holds Many of the Rural Districts in Terror
The white Blood Cure"

From time 20 time America and the world in
general are subject 20 appeal from philan-
thropic parties and organizations better moral
treatment for the negro. Looked al from a purely
theoretical standpoint, such appeal can be sup
ported by very powerful arguments. says "The Pail
Mall Gazette" But 20 those who have 10 90 with
the descendants of the slaves in everyday life the
question assumes a very different aspect. To them
Sc is every day more difficult 20 agree that the
descendants OF Ham will ever attain that degree
% civilization and intelligence which win permit
q ntrsting them with any responsibility in public
Affairs Cuba Is a favorite instance with the phil
snt,lropisfs. and principally for the reason that
90 the greatest leaders in the War OF Inde
pendence negroes. and that. In reality. with
out them the island would sti be misgoverned
Dependency 81 Spain This much Is true. that those
blacks who fought in the armies OF the revolution
developed some Of tho best qualities OF human
nature. They we're brave. enthusiastic, loyal and
just But the same cannot be said OF the black
people % the island a general rule The colored
itRiation % Cuba Is permeated with crime and
we worse than any other population IN the world.
80 horrible crimes % saVagery and violence. Of
:, 80 executed under the cloak OF mystic
't'h, have az last awakened the cubans and the
.sueilean government az the island 20 idea 81
- isia OF cannibalism and withccraft which is
.''iee under their very roses
20 ~" houthsrn States % America ihe whole
H.s..s o' ynchsns, which every now and again
sses wave OF honor through civilization, is