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, 1890-10-15

SPECIMEN OF CHINESE EMBROIDERY.
and backing. These little mirrors are
cut in many-shapes. triangles, lozenges,
circles. hearts, clover leaves and hexa-
gons being among the more popular. In
a few cases where they are made to order
they are cut into designs and eyen lido
graphic characters.
A commoner pattern initiates an ami
mails eve. Tho iris is black and follows
nature In its shape, varying from n mere
slit to n perfect circle. The cornea is
tinted according to the artists fancy,
mud also according to certain conven-
tionnl rules of Mongolian art. Thus the
eye OF a good natured dragon is of II
light uranium green; Of an imperial
dragon bright gold, while that of a de-
structive or deadly one is a gloomy red.
One distinction will appeal much
more to the brunettes OF our race than
10 the blondes. Human eyes are always
brown. To the oriental mind blue. gray
and green orbs are those of the great
~carnivorous animals, and brown and
black those of humanity, deer. mite
lopes, cows and the higher and more
lovable members of the brute creation.
The size of an eye in embroidery de-
loiANAo AIfph AAAh VI IA hBhlG " WHICH II
belongs. The largest dragons used on
wearing apparel are about two feet long.
and are supplied with eyes three-fourths
Of m inch in diameter. A fairy or gent,
seven inches in height, glares with orbs a
quarter Of an inch wide. The same pro-
portion or incorporation is carried down
to fishes, birds and butterflies The rea-
son of this conventional rule is that the
eye is believed to be the measure OF both
intelligence and beauty.
The effect Of both the eyes and the
mirrors is very brilliant. especially when
inset in silver, either FURNISHED or oxid-
lied. Now and then, where European
influences have been at work, settings
are used OF gilt and even gold These,
however. are very rare.
Tho little glasses are applied directly
to the cloth, except when they are placed
on h edges of a garment or standard.
They are then firmly attached to a
heavy silk braid of the strongest and
most durable make. Tho extent to which
this kind of decoration goes may be esti-
mated from one robe, of which the artist
has taken a sketch, on whose field there
are 400 mirrors and ayes, and on whose
edges are 300 more.
Another feature of oriental embroidery
is that in applying bullion to n woven
tissue it is always done in the form of a
minute fat braid which is laid upon the
cloth and sewed through and through.
There is such an enormous amount OF
labor bestowed upon oriental wearing
apparel in its ornamentation that ii may
be questioned II Americans will ever
adopt their styles. The time, toll and
expense involved are costly enough in
the lands where the two FIRST items are
a drug in the market. Here they would
increase the cost of production tenfold.
Nevertheless these robes and other gar
ments may serve agood purposein show
ing the comfort, beauty and above all
the richness OF woman's wear in the
east. Although much of it is unsuited
TO u climate and habits of life, yet n
goodly portion might DO adopted with
benefit and pleasure by the women of
our own land. EnNA SANDFoRp.
, 1890-10-15
PLrH OF TIE CHARGE.

In answer to a correspondent we would
say that the impeachment case Of William
W. BeIknap. ex- secretary of war during
General Grants administration. came ap
for consideration in the United States sen.
ate in July, 1876. The main specification
upon which the house impeached Bel
KNAPP was as follows:
On or about the second day Of Novem-
Der, 1870, William w. Belknap, while
secretary of war as aforesaid, did receive
from Caleb p. Marsh 3, 800 in considera-
ton OF having appointed said John s.
Evans to maintain a trading establishment
at Fort Sill aforesaid, and for continuing
HIM therein.
Belknap escaped impeachment by the
failure Of two thirds of the senate to vote
guilty" The record stood thirtY-six in
favor of impeachment and twenty-five
mot guilty" A number of the latter
gave the himsy excuse that they had
voted mot guilty' because Belkrap had
that morning resigned, and hence, being
a private citizen when the matter came tc
a vote In the senate, lie was DO Longer
subject to impeachment
, 1890-10-15
The Resr Man IN the world.

Well, If not positively the best, one of
the wisest is he who checks disease at the
start in his own system. In preserving
or restoring the heaven granted gift Of
health, he deserves profound consider
alton. His example is worthy to be
initiated. The complaints which affiict
us are largely attributable to a want OF
tone in the stomach. either inherent or
afflicted by ourselves upon the much
abused repository of the food that
should nourish US. What is the require
nent in adversitS2 A wholesome tonic.
None so good. it we relv up IN upon ex-
perience and testimony, as Hostetter's
Stomach Bitter. Unmedicated stimulauts
won't do. Regulation as weA as i%nvigor-
alton OF the digestive ~viscera. is not to be
effected by these. Through the agency Of
the stomachic named, strength of the
entire system is Acknowledgements
and biliousness overcome. Malarial,
kidney, bladder and rheumatic complaints
are erAdicated by this salutary reformer Of
i'll health.
, 1890-10-15

Copyright by American Press AssoclAtioul
Boil macaroni in sailed boiling water
only until it is tender. then drain it,
wash it in cold water and drain it again,
and heat it with a sauce made as follows:
Use the mushrooms called cepes or boz
lett, either fresh or canned; if they can
be obtained the ordinary mushrooms
make a fairly good auce. Peel and slice
a large Spanish onion, put it over the fire
in a frying pan with an ounce of butter
and begin to brown it; slice the boleti
and add them, and when both are light
brown stir in n heaping tablespoonful OF
dry flour; if as this browns all the but
ter is absorbed add more until the color
of all these ingredients is a light, equal
brown; then gradually stir in either cold
broth or gravy, or enough boiling water
to form a good gravy; as this boils up
season it with salt and very highly with
cayenne or pepper essence, as much as
b dish of macaroni will receive with
out distressing the palate. Drain it. heat
IL in the sauce and aerve it hot.
JULIET CORsoN
, 1890-10-15
CHINESE
It Possesses Some Features That Are
Peculiar to American Eyes.

~ e-tra soHhg E6AN1ICs AhAA hNN
Peculiar to American Eyes.
Copyright by American Press Associationl
There are some features of the en-
broidereris art as pursued in China and
Japan which are very singular to Am
ericanAeyes. The oldest of all is the
fastening of little mirrors at different
points upon the surface, but more
especially around the edge Of the gar
ment. The primary idea Of these little
mirrors appears to nave been the same
rs that which dictates the wearing of
Ioaden weights along the lower edge Of
the riding habits of American ome
They prevent the wind from blowing
the dress up, and at the same time pro-
duce n better effect in both the set and
the draping Of the article. These
weights. excepting where they are
leaden shot. wear a garment out very
rapidly.
At some early period an ingenious
Chinese dressmaker must have replaced
them with little metallic mirrors sewed
on the outside of the cloth. The earliest
ones on record were polished silver.
brass. steel and tin. Today when glass
is employed it is imbedded in a small
but comparatively heavy metal frame
, 1890-10-15

SFNAi RAINIER queer aAisNakt-
At n fine art exhibition David, the
French painter. stood among a crowd
Of persons who were admiring one OF
his best paintings. One of the crowd,
whose dress bespoke a cab driver. gave
manifest signs OF contempt.
Il perceive that you don't seem to
care for the pictureF' said the great ar
fist.
Not a bitI'
Still, everybody stops to look at it "
There's little need to. What an
ass the painter must be to make n horse
with his mouth all covered with foam,
and yet the animal has no bit"
David said nothing, but when the
exhibition was closed for the day he
painted out the foam.-London It'd.
Bits.
, 1890-10-15

Mr., George II. Babcock. before the
American Society of Mechanical Engi-
neers, some time ago cited the fact that
when in Pompeii he discovered that the
old Roman baths in the first Christian
century were heated by steam. The
walls Of the bath houses we're double,
and the steam was carried all around
chem. This, Mr.. Babcock held. is the
true theory of heatinn.
, 1890-10-15

IT rs scarcely profitable to revive a dis
cussion now oil the city lands which failed
to sell for s45, 600. If the disposition of
the council is to again tackle this ques-
ton why not have the city engineer cut
the land up into blocks and lots. Then
sell the lots to the highest bidder SO that
tho small investor may have a show to
make a little money as well rs the big
local syndicates. This would be tairer to
all the people and would net the city
more money than if the land were sold IN
hulk
, 1890-10-15

TT is understood you are a candidate
for United States senator, Mr.. Downey?'
said a Denver Neios reporter to Col.
Downey Of Laramie. well. | can't say
| Am." was the reply. my friends have
used my name pretty freely. but an too
busy with other matters to devote any
time to politics, and can't give sny atten-
lion to the campaign. No, 1 scarcely
think I'm liz it"
, 1890-10-15

Mr. Isancs-I sells you dot coat at a
gread sacrifice.
Customer-But you say that of all
your goods. How do you make a Iiv-
ingl
Mr.. Isaacs-Mein frient, / makes a
schmalI profit on de paper and string.
New York Weekly.
, 1890-10-15

People have no idea of the fatal
speed of express trains. 1t is n com.
mon thing to see their buffers bespat-
tered with blood after a long and quick
run. The noise of their approach dis
turbs the small birds from the hedge
rows, and as they fly across the line
along come the thunderer at a speed
of which they have no conception and
dashes them to piecea
, 1890-10-15
NEW GOODS.

Hearts are 4u the rage
fsa .JeiUefry. ZeHner, BHech-
ner y Co. recetred some
Gerry Hste styles fn Lace
Pins, Pendants, Scarf
Pins, Rings.
, 1890-10-15

We say you MUST ACQUIRE this knowledge of the Com
mercial World. If not now, by hard and bitter experiences in years
to come. You may know all things but unless you are able to DO
SOMETHING--someHng that the world wants done-and to DO
THEM WELL you will be a nonendty in the world. Take a day
off call and investigate our work and see if it is not Just what you
want Visitors are always welcome.
Office, Room Al Commercial Block.
, 1890-10-15

George Ito Johnnie, who is standing
at the parlor door)-Why don't you
come in, Johnniel
Johnnie-I dassent.
George-Why mott
Johnnie@Cause sister says IL l come
in I'll say somethin' that'll drive you
away, an she don't want that TO hap
pen, cause ma says If she loses you
she'll be on the shelf sure pop.-Epoch.
, 1890-10-15

Picture Framing at THrn-
bHft'S---Gu uelU mONfdfHgS
--fHe patterns.
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Sight Restored.

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-About
one year ago my eight began to fell, with
the usual symptoms, viz: after reading Tor
short time my eyes became confused and
there seemed to be dimnes5 before them,
also accompanied with pains in the eye ball
Being satisfied that glasses were impera'
tiveIy demanded, applied to you for them
and, am happy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal
ICED lenses for short time my eyes re
gained their accustomed strength, and can
now read the finest print for hours with
perfect ease without glasses.
s.. SpILLER.
Clerk in Land Office.
For sale by L. Stab!er & Co., druggists
Alexandria Va
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A Scrap Of Paper Saved Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper
but it saved her life She was in the last stages
of consumption, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live ouly short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On piece OF
wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery, and got sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought large bottle, it helped her more, bought
another and grew better fast, continued its Gse
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh,
ing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to w. II. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith, Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery Free at E. s
Leadbeater & Bros.
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CONFEDERATE REUNIoN.-Lee Camp and
other Confederate Veterans. of this city and
vicinity, will attend the grand reunion of
Confederates to be held In Lsesburg to. NOR
row under the auspices of Clinton Hatcher
Camp of that town. The visitors will leave
here on the morning train and will return
on special train at night after the ceremo.
MES and banquet. reaching here about II
o'clock. The camp will be escorted by the
drum corps.
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WANTS.

YSJANrED-TWO, THREE Oh FOUR GEN
w TLENIEN with capital sufficient to unite
with me in forming copartnership shoe manu-
factory in this city. For further particulars call
on or address, G. POWELL HILL,
fcb24 2t 211 south st Assph street.
NTANTED-An active man on Liberal Sals-
w ry to permanently represent an Association
incorporated to supply, at cooperative prices,
general merchandise and all kinds of articles for
home and family use in each small city, town,
village and rural district 900 members.
Paid.up Certificates 100000 In Cash.
Credit we'll rated. References exchanged. Empire
Cooperative Association Nock Box 1767), N. Y.
feb24 WY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-24

AT ST. MARY's CHURCH yesterday Rev
Father GirsUd, the newly appointed assist
ant pastor, officiated and preached his first
sermon here. l. was very stirring one on
the example given Christians by our Saviour
in his forty days fast in the desert, end per-
lions OF it were very eloquent. The con
gregation was highly pleased with the dis.
course as we'll as with the fine chanting OF
Father Giraud, whose voice quite filled the
anacions edlfce.
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THESE PRICES WILL HOLD GOOD FOR
s-oNE WEEK oNLY.-aN
Remember and don't delay-come early and
your choice.

w My closing-out sale as advertised, owing
to dissolution in business, has been crowned with
success beyond expectation, and have therefore
concluded to continue this sale for another week
in order to enable my patrons to avail themselves
Of another chance for more bargains which the
exhibits at my place at q glance will show. The
question may arise in the minds of many, why
has this closing out sale proven such success
Simply because the prices we offer these GOODS az
once convinces the trade that mean bnslness'
and give the public bargains, and no humbug
have just returned from Philadelphia "nefe
1 have purchased many drives now on exhibit ~
my counter, marked at low figures. Como. every
body, and convince yourselves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-24

ns- R. E. LEE CAMP, CONFEDERATE VETER-
ANs-The members of g. E. Lee Camp, c. V, will
meet at the w. & o. depot tomorrow (Tue5day)
morning at $50 o'clock, to attend the reunion of
the Confederate Veterans at Leesburg. The men,
bsrs will wear the uniform hat, with white
gloves, badge and cane. The Camp will be &C.
co npsned by the Alexandria Drum Corps.
By order OF the Commander.
1t EDGAR WAKEFIELD, Adjt.
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bishop Grcgs's letter.

Mr. A. X. Haukes:
Sir have been using your glasses for the
greater rart of two years; AM much Impressed
with their superiority, and take pleasure in COM
mending them for long use and perfect sight
where that is possible. Respectfully,
ALEX. GREGG,
Bishop Episcopal Church and Chancellor of the
University o. the South.
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LOCAL BREYITIES,
'ora. the pine.year. daughter of Coun

Dora, the pine.year. old daughter of Count
Mitkiewicz, died at Hadiey, Mass, last
week.
Gao. F. III. Walters, a prominent citiz n
of Fairfax county. died at his residence at
Langley last night of la gripp. He was
about 20 years OF age.
Yesterday was cloudy and threatening, and
the temperature was raw and penetrating.
Tne churches, however, were we'll attended
and IN The evening ma0y persous were on
the slreete.
Chief Judge Alvey, OF Hsgerstown, Md.
has decided iu the Chesapeake and Ohio
cnual case to appoint two receivers. who
are to report to him upan the feasibility of
restoring this canal Is a waterwey.
Ex-Aesistant Attorney General A a.
Freeman, of Tennessee, hes recently bought
home at Falls Church, ard is credited
with having an eye OIL seat in Congress-
he was the republican, candidate for Gov
ernor of Tennessee iu 1872
Edward Bender q weli-know1 old co'orod man
of this city, VINO for some time psst had been the
porter in the store of Mussrs Garrett & Monroe,
dropped dead in the store of a colorei man named
Whiting, on Gibbon street, yesterday evening.
1t is reported that two well known tug boat
boat captains of this city who went to Washington
one day last week sightseeing, were mistaken Tor
tramps by a policeman who ordered them to
move on.
1t is reported that young woman Of this city,
by forging the nam of the widow of a former
merchant, has recently obtained several small
sums of money and quantities of merchandise.
The Grand Lodge Knights of Honor of Virginia
will meet in annual session at Lynchburg Tues
day, March 4. Fifty-seveh lodges will be repre-
sented.
The vessel of Capt. Charles Kelly, now lying at
the foot of King street, was robbed on Saturday
night by one of the coiored deck hands
The sale of property advertised to take place to-
day in front of the County Court House was post
poned till April z.
Mr.. L. Mex. Bell does not expect to assume the
duties of Collector of this port till after the first
of next month.
freight car while being shifted in the Mid
land yard yesterday was run off the track aud
smashed.
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CAPTURE OF HORSE Thief This
moroiug about O'Clock as A. FL. Brown,
jsui,or of the market, was on his way to
open the building he was stopped by young
colored man and asked if be wanted TO buy
u cheap horse and bride. TIE man said ne
would sell the horse for so Mr.. B told
the man be would take the horse, where
upon the latter dismounted and wanted the
money at once. Mr.. B. then got him to
take the horse to the light at the station
house and told him to wait and he would
get the money. MIR. B. found private watch
man Hammerly and had the man arrested
One hour after the arrest the owner OF the
horse, Mr.. Springmau, of Fairfax, with q
neighbor, who had been in pursuit. OF the
thief all MIG 1t, arrived and recovered the
stolen horse. This morning the man, who
gave his name as VIM. Jackson, was COM
mitted by the Mayor to await the action q
the Fairfax county authorities.
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ia the Brep;sville Jail. but the description
doss not answer to that of the barn burner.
L IL reported that Crusoe has been seen 10
this aud Fai,f,x county during the past few
daya bat these minors are not verified. IL
is also reported that come OF the negroes WHO
live ia the reigbborhood of Crusoe's home
have threatened to whip Capt. Beatty and
other white men in that vicinity at the first
opportunity.
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CRUsoE the negro who burned Capt.
Beatty's barn, in Fairfax county, last Mon
day night, has not yet been arrested, but a
stric. lookout is being Kept for him in all
this section of country. Capt. B., to-day,
ssuaived q letter from Prince William county
ssying that man supposed to be Crnsoe,
had been arrested near Manassas and lodged
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LOST AND FOUND.

r osT-On Friday night on Royal street, be-
u tween Cameron and Duke, the CAPE FROM
AN OVERCOAT. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by returning the same to AL Cameron
street. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-24

PERsoNAL-Mrs. 8. G. Nesle was in the
city to day on business
Mrs. j. Edward Kidwe'l Is visiting her
mother, MIS- Silas Johnson, in Richmond.
Miss Rose Thomas, of Fairfax, is visiting
friends In Alexandria and Washington.
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Is marriage failure the maiden said.

Is marriage 8 failure the maiden said.
Oh no. Pm married, and so content,
When sickness comes I'm never afraid,
For use Stonebrakers Liniment.
A bottle of Stonebrsker's Liniment would
often prevent divorce suits among the rheu-
mates and achey. painey people. It eases
the pain and soothes lheir temper and sweet.
ems their disposition % cents the world
over. The SToNEBRAKER CHIN Co.
Sole Projectors,
Baltimore, Md.
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GROUP. WHooPINe COUGH and Bror chitis
Immediately relieved by Shilohs Cure 4. s.
Leadbeater & Bro, SCENTS.
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A crown will not cure headache, nor q
golden slipper the govt. but bottle Of
Stonebraker' s Lniment will. and every store
sells 1t.
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COLUMBIA BANQUET.-At $50 O'Clock on
Saturday night he members of tho Column
bia Steam Fire Engine Company convened
NJ their hall for the purpose OF celebrating
Wa-hirgton's birthday President smoot
stated that thu committee having the affair
in charge had arranged for banquet at the
oarIors OF the Opera House restaurant, The
company was tnen turned over to Foreman
Dunsy. formed into line aud proceeded to
the Opera Hou.e. They were met by Mr..
L. Brill, IT,, and escorted to the dining
room-. whore a sumptuous repast mad been
spread. 10 few minutes The large Assem-
bisge was joined by Mayor Downbam, woo
made an appropriate address, compliment.
ing the company for their faithful services.
roaata were responded to By President
Smoot and "reminiscences related by mem
bers of the company. After extending their
thanks 10 Mr.. Bill the members again form.
ed into line a0d returned to their meeting
yoo;n. A resolution of thanks was extended
by .ns company to Mr. Frank Harper for a
hox Of "Cotumoia" cigars and also to Mr..
Frank l.. Eotwisle for box oichoice cigars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-24

If you havs ovef-nduged. in eating or
drinking lake dose of Simmons' Liver
Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-24

Attention to the daily habits of the young
prevents suffering. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator.
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From the hristian Advocate

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes. has gained national repu,,
tation as practical optciap, and his celebrated
spectical and patent spring eye glasses are known
throughout tho United States. We are writing
this article with q pair of his new crystalized
lenses and they to us rs transparent rs light
itself; with them the finest print is Ms clear as in
YOUTH Editor Christian Advocate, Dallas Tex.
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ANOTHER STREET RAILwAY.-Mr George
Il. Wales, of Washington, one OF the lncor.
porators of the Arlington, Rosslyn and Mt.
Vernon Steam aud Street Railway Company,
was here yesterday, looking over the city,
win a view of requesting he City Council
10 give bis company lie right to pass
through this city. over Washington street,
with Az electrical railway. Mr.. Wales says
that it is more than probable his company
Will begin the survey for road from Wash
iugton to Mount Vernon within month,
and that they will probably build branch
to Falls Church. He says his company is
not holding back for want OF capital, but in
the hope OF fading some plan to cross the
Potomac river at an advantage. They have,
however, several schemes under consider
stion, spy one of which may overcome the
6ieman.
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For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's Pc.
rous Plaster. Price % cents. E. s. Loadbcater
& Bro, agents.