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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

after It left the company's plant charged
that it contained 5OO,OOOO0O unhealthful
bacteria to the cubic centimeter. They
say it is made of the leavings after the
pulp has been squeezed dry in the manu-
facture Of catsup The dry pulp is then
mashed into powdered form and canned
for the tomato soup used by hotels and
restaurants In this connection it should
again be emphasized that every house
keeper should cooperate with the gov
eminent in demanding wholesome foods,
and then watching out to see that they
get them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Protecting the abies.

In pamphlet recently issued by the
Department of Agriculture, the red flag
of danger is set flying to warn mothers
against the use of certain Infant foods"
and remedies" therein named.
These remedies placed under the official
ban, according to the pamphlet contain
morphin. codein, opium, cannabs indica,
heroin and many other dangerous drugs.
Numerous instances, it is asserted, have
been discovered in which children. after
being dosed with these compounds. have
fallen into sleep that knew no awaken
ing.
Sharp condemnation is also made of
certain other nostrums guaranteed to cure
asthma. catarrh, coughs, consumption,
epilepsy or the tobacco habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Elaboration Permissible
Washable India Silk
for Summer Wear
Trimmed Lingerie.

for an April bride, is lined with rose
colored India silk, and on the outer fabric
are needle pfctnres-for one can only
call them that-of tiny rose wreaths fes-
TONED with floating pink ribbons-all
embroidered on the white nuns Yelling
There is full jabot Of Calais lace and at
either side of this, falling straight from
throat to hem, are two lengths Of six
inch pink satin ribbon-of the softest pos
sible quality and in very pale tint; rib
bon that is not designed to be tied, but
hangs. always, in long, graceful lines.
The boudoir garment tied all the way
down the front with little bows Of mar
row ribbon is thing Of the past.
Though ribbon is much used on the new
models of this character. they are added
more as trimming than as a means of
fastening, the up-to-date neglige closing
invisibly. or with loops of cord over but
tons. This arrangement of ribbon stream
ers hanging straight down the front Of
the neglige is exceedingly graceful and
effective and gives richness to the SIM
plest model. The ribbons should never be
tied. but hang straight and free from
either side of the neck opening to the
hem.
Some of the very luxurious lace tea
gowns have ribbon sashes made of sew
eral lengths wide. soft satin ribbon, knot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
In Buying Timed Goods.

When buying fruits and vegetables in
tin cans particular notice should be taken
to see whether drop of solder has been
poured into the sealed end. II it has,
then rest assured that the can and its
contents have been sterilized.The soldered
hole in the top indicates that it was left
for the escape of steam during the proc
ess of sterilization. A bulging top is
sure sign of decomposition, the gases
forcing tho cover outward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

AS to tailormades. there is a rumof
of q new coat in the fashion Of the late
seventies-an odd. tight basque-like affair
of satin. buttoned up the middle OF the
front. with small revers and small. fiat
embroidered pockets. For the rest, the
coats are still quite short, sometimes cut
away In 'front.' and quite tight at the hips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Hints for the
Need1eworker

THERE are several important rules
that the woman who does embroid-
cry work should net Their forget nor
neglect. Embroidery and needlework
IN general show more than any other
work the slightest mistake of the
worker. Every care must be taken
to put each stitch exactly in its place.
In doing this it is necessary that the
workbasket be furnished with hoops.
stiletto for eyelet work. an emery,
scissors. thimble. besides the usual
silks. cotton and needles.
1t is a very poor plan to bite or
break the end of a thread. for it is
sure to spoil the last few stitches. 1t
is mistake to imagine that an eye
let may be cut Just any way" Always
use the stiletto. When the work itself
is concerned allow no knots to mar
the wrong side.
To Lessen the Labor.
A CLEVER housewife has found q
! plan to lessen the labor of making
table linen and towels She adjusts a
small hemmer and fine needle to her
sewing machine, removes the thread
from the upright and runs the towel
or whatever piece OF linen it may be,
previously cut by the drawn threads.
through the hemmer This simple
method Of turning the hem and picking
the stitch holes makes the handwork
through the machine takes out the
stiffness. The woman who makes a
study OF her sewing machine can dis
cover opportunities for the sewing OF
many things that have heretofore been
sewn by hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Food Scandal in New jersey.

That the Pacific coast is no worse than
the Atlantic, when it comes to attempted
adulteration of food. is borne out by the
recent seizure of 600 cans of tomato
paste in Chicago. where it had been ship
ped sby the Salem Canning Company Of
Darstown, n. j.
Pure food inspectors who sampled it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

To keep a bathtub free from dust take
piece of cotton cloth rounded off at the
ends to fit the shape of the tub The
bias facing about one inch wide is care
fully stitched around the edge and in
this is run tape. This cover can be
placed over the tub covering the edges
and the tape drawn tight and tied. 1t
is made perfectly nat and can b lsun-
dered easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Hints in Buying Household Necessities.

other hand. a thick pairing should be re-
moved from turnips, because the tough.
indigestible cellulose is next the skin. II
potatoes that are to be baked in their
Jackets are soaked fifteen minutes in cold
water then wiped dry before putting
them in the oven. they will bake more
quickly and uniformly and be more
me2ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

may be turned back for the preparation
of dinner. The skirt should be long
't'o&sn to cover the feet without really
touching the floor, for the best of maids
W II insist upon wearing unsightly shoes
or processing to be unable to be on her
feet. The collar and cuffs should be of
linen or laWn-never of lace. though the
little cap may have trimming Of lace
and g gay little black velvet bow. If the
cap is small enough to be coquettish and
pretty enough to be becoming. few maids
will object to wearing it, though many of
them will remove the cap and go to the
top of the house fer hat if sent to the
corner to mail letter.
very dainty apron, suitable for wait
resS or parlor maid-or little maid-of-
all-work combining both these positions
is illustrated. This apron is made of
dotted swiss. with a trimming of mex
pensive embroidery. and the strings are
neatly hemmed.
The maids apron should, OF course.
never be trimmed with lace or ribbons,
except in the case of lady's maid
apron. which may be as gay and coquet-
tlsh as its Wearer chooses.
Only one maid there is now who wears
the long and large white apron coming
10 the hem of the dress. This is the
nursemafd. and she wears it only in the
mouse. She wears it as does the hospital
trained nurse, as part OF a complete in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

with great clusters of purple lilacs. The
tunic falls from a very high girdle Of
violet satin ribbon and the same ribbon
is threaded through slashes in the chiffon,
in and out between the flower clusters at
the bottom. Above the satin girdle is a
little yoke of cream lace which extends
out to form loose, short elbow sleeves.
A cream lace teagown by the same
maker. falling over skirt of white satin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Any Amount of
in the Neglige--
PeiSnoirS Ideal
Irish Crochet

simple
the gowns of the
moment may be
perhaps, j n d e e d,
because of this
cry simplicity
neglige wear riots
in a froth of frills
and la C e and
dainty ri b b o n s.
Some of the luxu-
ri US teagowns.
boudoir < o W n 3,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Bread Crumbs for Scallops.

While preparing bread crumbs for seal
loped dishes rub the soft sides Of two
crusts together instead of using a crater.
Then turn the crumbs into melted butter,
stirring well. This method insures fine
crumbs and an even distribution OF the
butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
To Lessen the Labor.

When drawing from linen in hem
stitching, save those long, even
threads, as they come in handy when
mending table linen.
There remains a demand for allovers
and baby Irish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
.DRE:&szZYG ZHE,ZMAD
WzzHC0YEZYzzLNX C1HREcZ2yZ:SS

best made of black sicilienne or mohair,
which has no rustic and which keeps it's
fresh look for a long time This gown
should be made with extreme simplicity,
the sleeves coming to the wrist but fas-
tening with hooks and eyes so that they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Menu Sunday, January.

Menu Sunday, January.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Apricots.
Cereal.
Yarmouth Bloaters. Dreamed Potatoes.
Com Bread.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Lobster Bisque with Toasted Crackers.
Celery. Olives.
Roast Chicken. Sweet Potatoes.
Fried Hominy.
Currant Jelly. Cabbage Salad.
Steamed Graham Pudding with Hard Sauce.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Chicken Salad. Dreamed Potatoes.
Sally Lunn.
Honey. Hickory Nut Cake.
Tea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
A New Way of Making Meringues.

Try making meringues just as you do
icing for cakes excepting that the beat
ing need not be SO prolonged. Spread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Potatoes and Carrots.

In preparing these for cooking they
should either be scraped or peeled very
thinly. In both the mineral matter and
starch are near the surface. On the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

- ROTHING bespeaks breeding and
social sophistication like the
manner in which the stranger
is met at ones door. Far more
potent than any marble front
or real lace window curtains in Impress
ing guest with her hostess refinement
and knowledge of correct forms Is neat.
well hammered maid at the door-a maid
properly gowned and aproned, perfectly
trained and giving a pleasant yet ene6ely
respectful welcome to the house.
Between the liveried fiunky who re-
ceives your card condescendingly and
passes il on to a second man" and the
distracted little lodging house slavey in
slatternly dress and turnover heels. who
wipes her wet arms as she motions you
TO a bleak drawing room and shrieks
your name to some one unseen in the re-
gious above. there is vast difference.
but IL is astonishing how many handsome
ly built. richly furnished homes there are
In which one is met by ali utterly incom-
petent servant at the door
We have all laughed at the tirneworn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

to which band Is gathered the material
forming the straight front and under por-
ton OF the sleeve.
The handkerchief linen neglige from
Paris is embroidered by hand in the
beautifully fine convent embroidery tina.
only Paris produces. The little sacaue is
put together with lace and mounted over
pink silk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Fruit Salad.

A new rendition of the popular fruit
salad is made by mixing sliced oranges,
bananas, pineapple, figs. raisins and
Maraschino cherries Sweeten slightly
and add a little lemon juice. With the ad-
dition of a pint of dry whipped cream at
serving time most delectable dessert Is
evolved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22
Boston Brown Bread With Raisins.

Mix well together one even cup of
Indian meal. two heapinG cups Of rye
meal, one teaspoonful each OF salt soda
and ground cinnamon. Pour two cups
OF hot water on to one cup of molasses
stir we'll, then pour this into the center
of the meal mixture and stir TO smooth
batter. Add one cup of seeded raisins
dredged with flour. put into a buttered
tin mold. cover tightly and set into a
large covered iron pot. Boil three hours,
adding water from the boiling teakettle
as the water in the pot boils away. When
done set in the mold in the oven for ten
minutes before turning out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-22

lightly over the pie or pudding TO be so
garnished. and set in a slow oven - puff
and color. The superiority of this over
the raw mixture of egg and sugar is un-
questionable.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07
GREAT CENTER
OF EDUCATION
National Religious Training
School In Durham, n. G.

Tho Progress Of the institution Under
the Presidency Of Or. James Z.
Shepard Has Attracted Wide Atten-
tion Among Edueators-Qualifioa
tions Of Professor c. q. o'KsIIy.
The remarkable growth Of the Ma
tonal Religious Training school in
Durham, N. c., is causing 1t to be the
cynosure Of the eyes Of the educational
world at the present tins. The vari-
Gus departments under the direction Of
trained experts are in excellent condi-
ton, and every indication points to the
naturalization Of the plans Of DR..
James q. Shepard, president Of the
school.
When DR.. Shepard succeeded in get
ting Professor @. G.. O'Kelly to accept
the vice presidency Of the institution
he was fortunate. At an early age
Professor O'Kelly displayed unusual
interest In books. He entered the
Johnson school, In Raleigh, when the
opportunity first came to colored peo-
pie to study schoolbooks unmolested.
His mother made many sacrifices In
order to keep him In school, as he was
only eleven years Of age.
One day when DIR. Price, q talented
orator and stanch advocate Of giving
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07
THE ROYAL lOBSTERS.

The Royal Lobsters gave their an
nual New Years Dance at Lyndale
Hall on Jany. 4th. Mr.. Will Moulton,
Master Of Ceremonies. The souvenir
programmes were unique, having a
group photo of the Lobsters on each
The favors given were Candy Lob.
sters. Bobby Marshall, served the re.
freshments. Dancing from $3.50 till
IL. Those present were, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Neal, Mr.. and Mrs. A. q.
Plummer, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Moulton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis of Indianapolis,
Misses Alice Mason, Gertrude How
ard, Mildred Plummer, Cora Neal,
Ethel Howard, Lottie English, Alice
and Sadie Marshall, Ruth McGhee and
Eunice Glass of st. Paul, Miss Lima
Smith, Grace Smith, Stacy Smith,
Miss Ida Gray, Selma Newman,
Beatrice Mason. Messrs. Willice Col
ter, DR.. Redd, j. Combs, Louis and
Bobby Marshall, H. Rhodes Hall, Pete
Henderson, H. Harper, Chas. Neal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07
POLITICAL CHAT
IN WASHINGTON
Two Capable Men In Respon-
sIbIe Federal Positions.

President Taft's Selection Of Charles
r. cottriIl Said to Be q Winning
Stroke, Although Hawaiians May
Offer Opposition to His Confirmation
Tanners Paintings on Exhibition.
Washington.-Expre Of good
win are heard on all sides at the ma
TONS capital over the recent appoint
ment Of Charles T. Cottrill as collector
Of customs at Honolulu. President
Taft, in the opinion Of the knowing
ones in Washington, has made mas
ter stroke in appointing Mr.. CottrilL
It Is expected that the senate will con-
firm the nomination soon. =
While it is rumored that a delega-
tion of Hawaiians will come here to
oppose the confirmation, 1t is hardly
probably that the opposition will
amount to anything.
A few days ago Hon. Henry Lincoln
johnson, recorder of deeds for the Dis
trict of Columbia, had an extended
conference with President Taft at the
White House. Mr.. johnson, who when
he was appointed was the leading col
ored lawyer of the Georgia bar, has
been making a splendid record as an
of1ceholder since he assumed the reins
Of the recordership.
Mr.. johnson has the distinction Of
being the only member Of the so call
ed "black cabinet" who was dele
gate to the last Republican national
convention. He was, as is well known,
one Of the "Big -Four" from Georgia
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07

We received letter from Montreal
stating that Mr.. Bob Mason is very
sick. Mr.. Mason is one of the old EN-.
ployees Of the c. P. Ry. and his
friends are sorry to know of his Ill.
ness.
Mr.. Levi Spencer is doing well In
the restaurant business. Mr.. Geo. 8
Hunton is now acting Sec'y and
Treas. Of the Utopia Club. Pres. Du,
rant is going on on extended trip for
his health. Mr.. Geo. w. Wilson is
still assistant manager of the Club
Everything looks very promising for
the Spring Season on the Railroads
The Grand Trunk Pacific, The Cana,
dian Pacific and the Pullman Co., are
receiving applications and taking on
men.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07

the Negro the same kind Of education
that white men received, visited the
school where O'Kelly was faithful
student he was inspired by the speak
er's liberal views, and this inspiration
has played potent part In the
achievements Of Professor O'Kelly,
who is recognized as one Of the lead
ing educators Of the race.
In addressing the students on that
occasion DR.. Price especially empha-
sized the need Of fearless, courageous,
intelligent and honest leadership for
the race and also stated that this
mental and moral training for such
leadership could be received at Lin
coin university. In Pennsylvania.
These utterances impressed young
OKelly, and he decided to go to this
institution, which has given the race
such large number Of influential and
able leaders.
Through the aid Of his white teach
ers from the north he succeeded In en-
tering Lincoln university and for sew
en- years was pertinent element in
the student body. He graduated from
the college and seminary departments
Of Lincoln with credit. He Is modest
and unassuming, having merited by
excellent scholarship his A. M. and
d. d. titles.
A resume Of his activities for the
educating Of his people win reveal the
ennobling character Of the man. DR..
8. G. Atkins having started great ed
ucational movement at winston Salem,
N. G., In 1896, Professor O'Kelly was
called to fll the position Of instructor
Of languages. He was elected presi-
dent Of Kittrell college when Profes.
sor John II. Hawkins resigned the
presidency to accept the position as
commissioner Of education for the
African Methodist Episcopal church.
Within two years he had placed the
school upon higher standard. Re-
signing this work, he returned to the
Slater school to fill the position of
chaplain and director Of music, where
he remained until 1904. When Professor
Atkins, the president, was chosen Sec
retary Of education for the A. M. Il.
Zion church, then Professor O'Kelly
was made president Of the Slater
school, which is now one Of the leading
state schools.
1t was at this post Of duty that DR..
James e. Shepard found him busily en-
gagged when he secured his consent 70
90 to the National Religious Train
ing school in Durham to al the posi-.
! ton Of vice president
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07

Not only was Mr.. Johnson a delegate,
but he made one Of the telling speech
es In that convention.
He also took prominent part as q
member of the committee on resolu,
lions In drafting the platform of his
party. The familiar figure of this typi,
cal southerner, Henry Lincoln John
son, is now often seen vending his
way in and out of the big government
departments, where he confers with
men Of national prominence and where
often he goes to intercede in behalf OF
some colored brother" Mr.. John.
sons interview at the White House
with President Taft is an indication
that the president desires to confer and
advise with the leading colored men.
Social Functions In Abundance.
Mrs. e. G. Williams, wife of the
principal Of M Street high school, en-
tertained recently at a formal at home
in honor of her sister, Miss Dorothy
Chestnut Of Cleveland, o. Mrs. VIII
Hams and Miss Chestnut are the
daughters Of the famous colored au-
thor, Charles w. Chestnut. This at
home marked the beginning of series
Of Christmas festivities and was at
tended by many of the social leaders of
Washington.
The regular round Of Christmas af-
fairs was augmented by two weddings
Of note in Washington society. Miss
Jennie Robinson, one Of the most pop
ular members Of Washington's smart
set, was married to Lawyer w. g.
Hueston Of Kansas City, Mo.
The social standing Of the contract.
ing parties made the affair one of note.
Another wedding was that Of Miss
Nellie Meriwether to the director Of
athletics in the high schools, Mr.. Ed
win B. Henderson. A cOterie Of out
Of town guests came to witness the
Observation-Disclosures nuptials.
On exhibition at the Corcoran Art
gallery are some Of the paintings OF
Henry o. Tanner, the famous Negro
artist. This is the first exhibition Of
Mr.. Tanners paintings in Washing,
ton, and they have elected most fayor-
able comment Of the art critics.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07
SOUTHERN PACIFIC OVERLAND
LIMITED HELD UP NEAR
OGDEN, UTAH.

Ogden, Utah, Jan. S.-Stopped by a
lighted fuse, the Southern Pacific
Overland limited was held up at
Reese, near here, early today by two
masked bandits. 100 passengers. were
robbed, William Davis, negro porter,
was killed; A. w. Taylor, another
porter, was fatally wounded and a
passenger slightly hurt.
PULLMAN PORTER GETS DAM.
AGES.
Geo. w. Griffin was awarded a yer.
dict of $1,000 by Judge Mccall of the
Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court, reversing Judge Dugro's deci'
sion in this case. Judge Dugro set
aside the verdict, awarding Griffin
$4,000 for false arrest and imprison.
ment as excessive on the grounds that
a Negro could not suffer from arrest
as does a white man. Judge Dugro's
decision caused much comment at
that time. Daniel l.. Brady, the
brother of Diamond Jim Brady, mil
lionaire turfman, accused Griffin OF
the theft of wallet on a trip to
Montreal 10 June 1908. Griffin was
arrested, and proved his innocence at
the trial. He afterwards sued for
damages. Griffin has been employed
on this run many years. 1t was he,
who in Garrison wreck on the Hudson,
distinguished himself for bravery
after receiving several injuries. He
cut the side of the drawing room
wherein Lord Douglas of Warwick
was imprisoned and rescued him
from drowning. He was presented q
valuable watch by Lord Douglass and
given recognition for his services by
his employers. the Wagner Co..
through its President DR.. w. Seward
Webb.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07

The debate at lions Church, Re-
solved that the Negro of the South
has made greater progress than those
of the North, was won by the Affirma-
tives.
We admire the nerve of those who
took the Negative side. Rev. Toombs
really believes that the Negroes of the
Southland are far behind. We allow
his belief-assuming that he does not
know whereof he speaketh.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-07
A WoMAN'S HONOR.
A Dramatic PIayIet in Four Ac

A Dramatic PIayIet in Four Acts.
The Withers Dramatic Co., will pre-.
sent on January 9th at Dania Hall,
5th st. and Cedar Ave-, a playlet, en-.
titled A Woman's Honor. This is the
best array of talent ever presented to
Minneapolis audience. The cast in
cludes Miss Georgia Kennedy-Oma-
ha, Neb.; Miss May Curry, Hastings,
Mimi; Miss Maria Singleton, New
Orleans, La. Messrs. Howard and
Gill Curry of Hastings, Mimi; Mr..
Arthur Crawford, Wheeling, w. Va;
Mr.. j. H. Preston, Philadelphia, Pa;
Mr.. Robt. l.. Robinson, Minneapolis;
Mr.. Ludlow Johnson, Minneapolis.
COME EARLY-Curtain rises at =.
ADMISSION 25 CENTS.