Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
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AUTUMN LEAyES.-lt is an old fashion now,
that of gathering the beautiful rich colored
leaves that cause our American forests to blaze
In such splendor for few short weeks and by
pressing and vanishing them preparing not
only beautiful dressing for vases, but a store
whence may be drawn materials for many
graceful parlor ornament at the expence OF only
moderate amount OF Ingenuity and skill. The
season for collecting specimens Is so short and
many persons feel SO fearful OF undertaking
anything without specific directions, that few
hints on the subject may not be ill-timed. Ii
you like your leaves vanished, copal varulsh is
the sort to use, but it must not be applied uu-
til the leaves have been for some days or even
weeks uuder heavy weight laid smoothly be-
tween layers of soft paper. You may dispense
eutirey with varuish if you prefer, aud may
insure to yourself the almost perfect preserva-
tion of the original colors by using layers of
raw cotton instead of paper when you put your
leaves aside to dry When thoroughly dried
they may be applied to many ornamental uses.
A painted wreath or other combination of toll-
age may be so perfectly initiated that only his
touch can convince the beholder that the pic
ture is not the work of an artists pencil This
il done by applying mucilagc to the back Of
the leaves aud disposing them in graceful
and effective manner upon a sheet of pure
white cardboard. The picture may be lncloscd
10 frame of rustic workmanship to be III keep
ing, but should be covered with glass to be pre-
served from injury. Pretty mats may be made
of card board decorated with a border of leaves,
and for this purpose maple leaves are especial
ly appropriate.
A CAREFUL GIRL We witnessed rather
fuuny scene yesterday afternoon IN the vicinity
of the Ext osition Buildings. y blooming coun-
try damSel, dressed in the height Of fashion,
came tripping alQug 10 company with her beau,
and. while crossing street, turocd suddenly
around to look al passing object, just as the
tip Of her dainty shoe rested uu the curbstoue
of the gutter. As she threw the weight Of her
body on the Insufficient foothold, her toe slip
ped, and plump into the dirt went her little
foot, aud splash over her stockings and gar
ments went the n,ud. Her gallant speedily
helped her on to the sidewalk, where she pre-
sented pitiable appearance, and then endcav
ored to free her from her sudden acquisition Ut
soil with his handkerchief
Its no use Charley" sobbed the rural
beauty, ut won't come clean; aud--aud--my
st-sto-stockings are ruined.
Never mind the Stockings" consolingly
responded her swain; Il eau buy you new
pair.
Buy mea new pair where would | put
them on?' said she.
why, We can 60 to hotel, for that mat
ter" replied Charley.
Never - almost screamed the frightened
girl, I'D soouer Jump into the river than
60 to hotel with man that | am not mar
ried to-"
Charley seemed conscience stricken as the
enormity of his proposition flashed upon his
mind, aud when we last saw the pair, they
were 10 quest Of clean pair of hose aud prop
er place to put them on. = E:rchange
A REMARKABLE OLD GENTLEMAN--There
called at this office on Saturday, last hearty
old gentleman, seventy-nne years old, who has
not had sick moment iu htty-four years 1t
was Mr. John 2. Chapman, a brother of the
late VIM. Chapman, of WayDcsborv'. He is q
"Tuckahoe" having been born 10 Albemare,
but early removed to Augusta, and 10 1911
kept bar at Michael CARRIERS hotel in Staunon.
Iu 1912 he went to keulucy, where he remain
ed four years, and then went to Tennessee,
where be has lived ever since. He was mar
ried 10 1912, and had twelve children. OF whom
seven are now living. He was never in his life
a party as plaintiff or defendant to law suit,
never had difficulty with auy man, and, to use
his own words, Never had half hours trou-
ble" iu his lfe He was never drunk, though
every morning he takes an even tumbler full
of whiskuy before breakfast. ln Tennessee he
has held the public Offices Of Sheriff and Tax
Collector, but has now retired to private life on
his 6ue estate in the forks of Holstou and Zen
nessee rivers. -StauatoM indicator.
DIsGRACEFUL SCENES IN A COURT ROOM
In the Augusta County Court this week there
Were a series of remarkable trials OF white wo
men aod black men for living as man and wife
in defiance of the law. Only two of the wo
men, degraded and repusive looking objects,
appeared 10 court, and about tho same number
OF African husbands = The couples we're con-
vcted and fined sums ranging from $50 10
$500.
Iu one case two of the witnesses, rather de-
cent looking young nen, we're brothers OF Que
of the white women living with negro man,
and their testimony showed an absence of moral
perception startling in Christian community.
Both scemce to regard the arraignment OF their
sister as au impertinent interference with her
domestic affairs, and gave the Commonwealth
Attorney pert answers to that effect. Mission
aries are evidently wanted in somc parts Of this
country as we'll as aboad. -Stauaton Nnd.
Wet BooTS.-The Agriculturist gives the
following advice to farmers, who, next to fisher
mdu, arc tuC uoSl W SGl tnclT UOOtS wei
through: when the boots are taken off, fill
them with dry oats. This grain has a great
fondness for damp, and will rapidly absorb the
last vestige OF 1t from the the wet leather. As
it takes up the moisture it sweIls and fills the
boot with tightly fitting last, keepug It's form
good and drying the leather without hardeDing
it. In the morning shake out the oats aud hang
them 10 bag near the fire to dry, ready for the
wet night. draw ou the boots, and 20 happily
about the days work.
One of the New York humorous papers has
very funny cut. 1t illustrates this scene =
An old gentleman Is walking 10 his gsrden.
Presesty the mkman. comes along outside
the high garden wall, aud gives his customary
yell. Old gentleman hears something, but be
ing very deaf, is unable to make out just what Is
wanted, so he puts his ear trumpet IN place.
and eleu tnr tho halle of Ii over the edge