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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
Ethel, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hesse and Mrs.

The semi-monthly meeting of the Capt.
toll Hill History Club was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. H. B. Mattox, 81 Quincy
place northwest, with full membership
| and visitors in attendance. The president,
Mrs. T. F. Rorke, presided.
After the transacting OF regular bust
| ness the study program was resumed,
jects: Age of the Vikings" by Mrs B.
C. Yorks, and Harold the Fairhaired,"
by Mrs. ]. C. Weldon. The succeeding
| current events: THE Tariff Question. !"
Education of the Filipino" Ancestry Of
Radium, were given by Mrs Court F.
Wood.
The Junior League of Washington met
recently at its permanent quarters in the
American Home Life Insurance building.
The president. Joseph Kisseleff, presided.
Charles Kershenbaum. Sam Shapiro and
Philip Garf1nkle were admitted as MEM
bers Of the league, The constitutional
feet that great progress had been made
toward the framing of a new constitution.
The play committee reported that bot
any Bay" the play which was to be given
of inability to produce the necessary
scenery. The same committee undertook
to produce another play.
AS the result of an election of officers
by ballot Harry COnen was elected pFeSl-
dent. Max Mincosky, vice president; Leo
Kershenbaum, treasurer and the Misses
Bessie Bachrach and Alvera Kaufman
were unanimously elected recording Sec
rotary and financial secretary, respec-
lively. After adjournment the entire club
attended the protest meeting at the
Eighth Street Temple.
The Washington Cultus Club held its
second regular meeting at the home Of
Mrs Myers on Mckinley street, Chevy
Chase program relative to German
history was given. Mrs. Paris Brengie
read the first paper, THE Rise of Prus-
sia"; Mrs. Myers read an essay on The
Great Elector"; Mrs. George w. Harris
led the conversation on Later Flemish
Art" and had with her some excellent
pictures to illustrate her remarks The
members responded to roll call with quo
tations on Beauty" Mrs. Arthur Cope
lands house guest, Mrs. Leadley OF Roch-
ester, was a guest of the club, and IA
vored the company with two songs, play
ing her own accompaniment.
The Lucy Holcombe Chapter, d. A. r.,
held it's first meeting of the year Tues
day evening at the home Mrs Wood,
1712 Euclid street. Miss Griggs was
joint hostess with Mrs. Wood. The
regent Mrs. F. E. Cunningham. an
nounced the new committees, and out
lined a program for the different
meetings during the year.
Miss Lille HazeitoM who has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

Richard Arnold Chapter. D. A. R.,
held its October meeting at the home
Of Mrs. Mary st. Clair Blackburn. the
regent presiding. AS a means OF In
creasing the treasury it was decided
to give a card party before Thanks
giving. Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins. an
honorary member was present and ex-
tended the invitation to join the
Daughters of 1912. The pleasure Of
J the social hour was added to by the
presence of four prospective members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
SimpIe Way to Test Euus.

wxAKE a brine by dissoiving two
M ounces of salt in one pint of water.
then lay in tn eggs. An egg laid the
same day will sink to the bottom, an egg
laid the previous day will not sink quite
to the bottom: an egg three days old
will float just under the surface: an older
esg floats on or above the surface. There
fore the older the egg the higher u will
- above the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
A Helpful Table.

! LITTLE table of weights and meas
"A ures pasted in the front or back OF
your cook book or on a card which can
be hung on the pantry wall or proppeo
I'D on the pantry shelf when you are
cooking is a convenience and a SAFE
guard against mistakes. For kitchen
weights and measures are complicated
and Judgment, an asset in cooking, has
little to commend it as SUBSTITUTE Ioi
| accurate measuring-some famous Ole
cooks to the contrary Notwithstanding,
| Liquid measures:
| One cupful equals half pint, two
| equal a pint and four a quart.
| One gill equals half a cupful, two equal
| a cupful and eight quart.
Thirty-two liquid ounces equal quar-,
sixteen a pint, eight g. cupful. But iquio
ounces are not often used in recipes
ellis take their place.
Sixteen ounces equal pound, eight
equal half a pound. four equal quarter
Of pound
A table for flour and ground coffee OF
equal weight:
Four cupfuls equal a pound.
Four ounces cupful, one ounce equals
q quarter Of a cupful.
Four tablespoonfulS equal an ounce OF
q quarter of a cupful.
Two ounces equal a gill.
One gill Is an. eighth Of quart, or
half a cupful. A gill. being a measure.
not a weight, is the same in all things
A table for graduated sugar, butter
and milk:
Two cupfuls equal q pound.
Eight ounces equal cupful, two equal
a quarter of a cupful.
Two tablespoonfuls equal an ounce.
Four ounces equal q gill.
Two and a half cupfuls OF powered
sugar equal pound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

The gown shown above is a beautiful
mustard color wolfe accumulated with
touches of black satin. The bodice has
a narrow vest Of ecru lace, q narrow
ruffie of finer lace turning back on to the
overlapping blouse front and above the
neck On either side Of the vest II q
fat, narrow band consisting Of fine
tucks placed horizontally. A similar
band marks the drop shoulder line Of the
blouse. The long sleeve is finished by a
nat cuff of lace. The skirt consists of
triple machine-pleated flounce. Black
satin pipes the neck and is used as girdle
and sash ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

treasurer since the organization of the
chapter, ten years ago. presented an
interesting report of all receipts and
expenditures of the chapter during the
decade Of her incumbency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

In the new. skirts the fullness comes
from below the hips and terminates ct
the knees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

dainty street suit in champagne
color ratine is pictured here. A novel
feature Is the broad belt effect falling
below the natural waist line and Joining
the two panel sides. The large fevers
may be folded over and buttoned-a row
and one Of loops on the bottom Of the
right rever making this possible. The
sleeve is long. close fitting and untrim-
med; the skirt only slightly draped. A
wide shawl collar, only a glimpse of
which shows on the shoulder, is heavily
embroidered in silk. The panel sides are
treated in the same manner. Worn with
this 10 q hat of champagne cut velour
banded with darker velour and jaantily
trimmed with . green wins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

There is . strong revival OF empire
styles In evening gowns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

full of pathos and yet not without its
touch of humor. After the conclusion OF
the address of the evening an excellent
given by Miss Viola Shippert Miss Grace
Ross, Fred E. Barber and little Miss
Elizabeth Slater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
| We RedecOrQte
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| ArfisHcdHy

Y If you contemplate hav-
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see us. We can do much
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

Continental Chapter, d. A. r., met Mon
day evening at 1903 Connecticut avenue
with a good attendance. Reports OF ON
GERS were accepted and the treasurer
Miss Chenoweth. was given vote o
thanks for her summer work in the In
terest of the chapters educational fun
for mountain schools. Two member
were received After adjournment all al
tended the reception of the state regent
Mrs. Charles W. Richardson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
measures:

Sixteen ounces equal pound. eight
equal half pound, four equal quarter
Of q pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

The John Hall Chapter, d. A. r., he
its first fall meeting October 10 at II
residence of the regent. Miss Hall. r
ports of the different officers were res
and approved and a discussion OF Il
years work by the chapter ensued.
interesting evening was spent In listenir
to accounts of the summer journeyinl
of the different members. Out-of-toV
guests of the chapter were Mrs. W.
Rummel and Miss Elizabeth Rummel
Mount Union, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26

Mrs Charles W. Richardson.
Martha Washington Chapter, D. A. r..
met Tuesday. evening, at the residence
Of Miss Ida NJ. Peck. $3.50 9th street.
After brief discussion of the chapter s
line of work for the present season, MISS
Peck gave an account OF industrial con-
ditions among the cotton mill towns OF
the south and spoke of the development
OF the mountaineers who are working In
those mills. She also told of her ex-
periences among the foreign children OF
the East Side of New York. Mrs. Hobbs
and Mrs. Beaton spoke of conditions
among the foreign children of Washing
ton. The regent Miss Nabers. intro
duced an amusing bird guessing contest,
in which the prize was won by Miss
Peck Supper was served by the hostess.
A large number of chapter members and
several guests were present.
Mrs. Anna E Hendley and Mrs Nam
nette b. Paul, president and vice presi-
dent of the Anthony League. received
Tuesday at the headquarters. apartment
1911 the Portner. a. number OF persons
interested in the classes in parliamentary
law taught by Mrs. Paul. public speaking
by Mrs. Sarah NJ. Deeds. Esperanto by
Mrs Sarah Moore and classes in the
languages and subjects of vital impor-
lance.
Mrs. Julia w. Leavitt. who has just
returned from a long trip abroad will
speak Tuesday at pm. on the prog
ress women are making In France, Bel
GUM, Switzerland and England.
At the leagues next regular meeting,
Miss Luna F. Bigelow of the Lucia Gale
Barber School will speak on the con-
dition of women and children in the
bad roads district.
The Anthony League is giving free In
struction and men and women, boys and
girls are invited to become members
The Potomac Literary Club held its
first meeting of the season Tuesday
evening at the w. CT. u. Hall, the
newly elected president. 8. A. Terry. pre-
siding. After the transaction OF routine
business Mr.. Terry appointed Frank NJ
Hoadley and Mrs. Price q committee to
draft resolutions on the death of Mrs.
s. Marie Boyce, who died In the early
summer. Adolph Amende. Kenneth
Camp, II. NJ. Fulton. Mrs. R. v. Croft
and Mrs. j. A. Hoadley were appointed
a committee to arrange for refreshments
for the November meeting.
President Terry introduced the guest
of the evenir g. Rev. DR.. n. H. Holmes,
who told the story of his experiences in
the Confederate prisons during the civil
war. In .eiling OF the days and nights
In Libbey prison and Belle Island. and
the hardships attending his escape from
Salisbury, DIR. Holmes paid tribute not
only to the heroes Of the Union. but also
to those oAth other aide-a- narrative
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

Mr.. Sor Jensen, of Omaha, father
of Mrs. Fred Neusbaum, spent Sunday
in Denison. Mr.. Jensen is a fine cab
met maker and has made much of
the furniture in the better homes,
both here and at Dunlap.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR RENT-Two fine farms in the
vicinity of Buck Grove. J. P. Jones,
Denison, Iowa. SGT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALE-A number of desirable
building lots in Denison. Some To-
Gated one block from court house
square. Inquire of Mrs. P. E. c. Lally
" Stat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOA SALE--S c. Brown Leghorn
roosters. Mrs. G. H. Lyon. Stat pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31
Strayed

Taken up estray-Two Duroc Jer-
sey hogs, one barrow, ruptured, and
the other SOW. Came to my farm in
Denison township about three weeks
ago. Owner can have same by prov
ing property. paying for this notice
and for the feed. Aug Vollstedt, Mgr.
lakewood Farm. 52-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31
Notice..

There will be congregational
meeting at the Presbyterian church
on Thursday evening, Jan. 1, 1914, at
1880 to hear the report of the pulpit
committee. All members and sup
porters are urged to be present.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

$500 REWARD for information that
will lead to the Identification and con-
viction Of the party or parties who
shot and injured valuable mare in
my pasture.
And hereby give warning that tres
rassers will be prosecuted. Hal c.
Simpson. 53-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALE-My home, 715 East
Church street. Denison, Iowa. Time
given on bankable notes for my equity
P. V. Hillebrant. SCAT pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

For Sale-White Plymouth Rock
BOOSTERS. Phone l9K. Matt HuEg
Denison la. 53-3t-pd.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31
Want Ads
Lost, Found, For Sale, Etc.
Notice of Dispatch Of Mails.

Effective December 25th, the fol-
lowing order, relative to the dispatch
of the evening mails, was received at
the Denison postoffice. Denison will
pouch on Chicago and Omaha train
rs, via Carroll, on train %. Train %
leaves Denison at S:16 p. m. Owing
to the fact that there are four mails
to be made up and dispatched and two
mails to receive and distribute be-
tween $50 and 1880 p. m, closing
time of the office, it will be necessary
that all mail intended for dispatch on
train % be in the postoffice not later
than $50 p. m. AlfredWright.
Postmaster,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALE-White Wyandote Cock
erels- 81 each-F. J. Pieper, Vail, la.
51-5t. Pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

Angus Bulls For Sale-I have a
number of high grade young angus
bulls that l will sell at reasonable
prices. Louie Johannsen. RID. 4
Denison. Phone-22I SLIT Pd.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

For Sales. Z. Buff Orphington
Cockerals. Mrs. w. c.. Pollock.
53-3t-pd.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOUND-Watch, Sunday, December
2Sth. Owner can have same by prov
ing property and paying for this ad.
Mrs Joe Christensen. SILT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALES. c. Brown Leghorn
cockerels, SOC to $1.00 each. Mrs. J.
l.. Riggleman, Deloit, Iowa. SCAT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

will sci household goods at auction
Saturday, January 3.
w. j. McAhren, AuctiOneer 53-1t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALE-The M. E. church prop
erty in the town of Buck Grove, in
Guiding building, furniture, fixtures
and the lot Sealed bids will be re-
ceived until - o'clock noon on Mon
day, Jan. 5, 1914. Send bids to r. G.
Permission at Defiance, Iowa. We re-
serve the right to reject any or all
bids. Trustees of M. E. church. SGT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31

FOR SALE-Some good green hard
wood poles. Denison phone 39-L. 53-3pd
For Rent-Two nice heated and fur
nished rooms. Phone 1854 53-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
Chief Justice Says No Con
stitutional Question is
Involved.
WILL DIE ON THE 2Sth.
Last Hope of Condemned Men Van
ishes With Refusal of Supreme
Court to Take Action.

Washington, MarcTl 22.-Chief JUS
tice White of the United States Su-
preme Court, today refused to review
the convictions of Floyd Allen and his
son, Claude, sentenced to be electrocu-
ted next Friday at Richmond, Va, for
Shooting up" the HiIlsville courthouse
last March.
Chief Justice White said he had
carefully reviewed the papers sub
mitted by the attorneys for the AL
lens and that no constitutional ques-
ton was involved sufficient to war
rant allowance of an appeal by the
high court. The Aliens attorneys had
requested the court to grant a writ of
error to the Virginia Court of APP
pcals and afterward failed to have the
federal courts of Virginia grant a
stay of execution, when Governor
Mann refused to commute the Aliens
sentences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
WELL-KNOWN HERE.

The news of the arrest of Mrs. Jen.
ME May Eaton, widow of Rear Ad-
niral Eaton, charged with having ad
ministered poison to her husband ha:
created much interest in Alexandra
where she Was born and spent hei
girlhood. She has number of cousins:
here. several of whom are well-knowr,
business men.
Mrs. Eaton, as stated in the Gazette
Two weeks ago, is the daughter of the
late George w. Harrison, whose widow
is living with her daughter in Massa.
chuketts. She was born forty years
gro on the south side of Prince street
between Royal and Fairfax streets
where is now located the home OF
Alexandria Lodge of Elks. Her father
was wholesale fish merchant opera
ting a large packing house at the cor
ner of King and Lee streets. More
than thirty years ago he disposed OF
his business in this city and the fam.
tilv went to Washington to live. II
was there that Mrs. Eaton married D
A Ainsworth, who was connected
with the government Mr.. Harrison
| his daughter and two friends, were
drowned while crossing Thunder Bay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
NEW HAT STORE.

4. r. Michtom. who hS been with +.
Abramson for many years, is to get
into business fol. himself next week.
having purchased the hat store Of
Geo. f. Pickett, at 7lS King street.
Mr.. Michtom will make some improve
ments in the interior arrangements OF
the store and open up with full line
of Il men hats, and also handle
complete line Of gents furnishings.
The store will probably be open the
latter part of next week under the
name of "The Quality Shop"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
ANOTHER MAN IS
BITTEN BY DOC
Frank Ford Attacked by
Canine at Corner of King
and Fairfax Streets.
IS BITTEN ON THE LEG.
Case of Mrs. Entwisle Charged With
Harboring Vicious Dog is Held up
Pending Further Evidence

Another resident of Alexandria was
bitten by dog last night bringing
the total number of persons recently
bittan up to five, two Of whom have
died from hydrophobia, and consid-
erabIy increasing the uneaslness felt
in all sections of the city from the
me.ace of the hundreds of ours that
roam the streets.
The latest victim was E. l.. Ford,
who was bitten on the leg by dog
said to have bene owned by Mrs. Char
les Dearborn Mr.. Ford was passing
on Fairfax street near King last
night at 7 o'clock when the dog, q
black / white shepherd, sprung at
him and inflicted severe bite. His
wound was cauterized and he was
given the Pasteur treatment.
In police court this morning JUS
ticc Cation ordered the dog to be
killed and the head taken to the Bu-
reau of Animal Industry in Washing
ton for examination.
T!:ere were also alarge number Of
witnesses in court to hear the case
of !Irs. Martha f. Entwisle, who was
charged with harboring vicibua
bul! dog which was the cause of the
death of Raymond Struder, the lit
tie hoy who died several weeks ago
at the Alexandria Hospital from hy-
drophobia. Thers were no witnesses
who could identify the dog and it
was also shown that the animal had
been sen; outside of the city limits.
Justice Cation continued the case
until further evidence could be Sc
cured
Tbs police killed two ownerless dogs
thcy found on the streets last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
COLD WAVE ARRIVES.
Decided Drop in Temperature
Eclipse of Moon.

A cold wave predicted by the y. S.
Weather Bureau arrived last night
and decided drop in temperature
took place.
The forecast last night was "Fail
and much colder Saturday; Sunday.
probably increasing cloudiness."
The temperature Of yesterday or
an average was 10 degrees above
normal, and as late as s o'clock last
night thermometer marked GA de-
grees, only two degrees lower thar
that of Jacksonville, Fla.
Early in the afternon typical
spring shower swept over city,and for
nearly half an hour the rain pattered
down merrily, Then the clouds rolled
away long before the close of the
day and the sun shone in a clear
sky.
Between the hours of $50 and S:3C
o'clock this morning the moon hid hel
face behind the shadow of the earth
1t was a total eclipse and one of the
longest in many years.
The "grene cheese orb" was entire
~ obscured about six o'clock, and was
no. entirely emerged from the earth's
shadow until SAB O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
C0L0RED MAN IS KILLED
Accident at Fertilizer Works Buries
Three Men. One Dies of
Injuries.

John Fitzgerald, James Wanna and
James Hill, al clolored, employed at
the plant of the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Company, I0s Princess
streets, were buried up this af-
ternoon during a slide of bulk fertili-
zer. The men were working at the
bottom of the pile when it slid upon
them.
The three men were hurried to the
Alexandria Hospital, at which insti-
tuition Hill died.
1t was found that another victim of
the accident was seriously injured.
The other escaped with slight injury.
The men were covered with tons of
fertilizer, and it took some time to
extricate them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22

mark. .sF;5.5is SO
Pittsburgh, Pa, March p Storm
today indicate that Yesterdays $
gale did not take sucn nigh toll in
this district as il: did farther west, but
the death list for West Virginia, wes-
tern Pennsylvania and New York
totaled four; many were injured and
property loss was heavy.
Hamilton, Ont, March 22.-Day-
light today revealed ',errific damage
to this city by the great storm that
swept in from the southwest and last
ed through the night.
Many buildings are complete wrecks;
trees were uprooted by the dozen,
plate glass windows In score Of
stores were blown in, electric lights
and telegrph,'ahd telephone poles torn
down and many persons hurt There
were not fatalities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
WITNESSES RELEASED.

Elizabeth Frederick. May Evans,
Florence Williams, and Ella Asner'
held since March 7 last at the Flor
ence Crittendon Home, Washington
as material witnesses for the govern
ment in the white slave case pending
AGAINST Minnie Hahn, alias Minnie
Smith, have been released by United
States Commissioner r. P. W. Garent.
on a bail bond in the sum OF Sloe fol
their appearance in court at the 5uly
term, when the case is slated 10 De
tried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-22
PLAY AT SYNAGOGUE.

Tomorrow evening at s o'clock the
children of the Hebrew Synagogue
Sunday school will give play exem-
plifving the history Of Purim-The
Feast of Lots, half holiday in the
Jewish caBsndar. The play will be
given by the children in the west room
of the synagogue Sunday evening, and
will end the celebration of the feast.