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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

Mr.. VIM. Clark, of Fairfax county.
met with painful accident at Captain
Beat.ie's farm yesterday evening. He
had hitched his horse to post and the
animal became frightened. MIR. Clark
went to quiet the horse when it made a
lunge, drew the post from the ground
and turning suddenly struck Mr.. Clark
on the back of his head with the post,
knocking him senseless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK Mar 22.-Sugar and tobacco
monopolized the attention Of operators at tie
Stock Exchange during the FIST hour OF bu:i.
ness. At II o'clock speculation Wa; quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

The market opens quiet while Wheat IS
weak, but there is no actual decline u note
in quotations. The offerings Of grain continue
light Country Produce is in fair demand st
Quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

F.W. B. Hobb was found asphyxiated in a,
room in the Hesse House at St Joseph, Mo-,
at an early hour yesterday morning 1t is
supposed that he thoughtlessly blew out the
gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

PHI. Booth, prominent citizen of
Petersburg, died last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
SUMMER COMFORT.
937-BIANCA SHIRT WAIST.
With Detachable Collars and Cuffs.

With Detachable Collars and Cuffs.
Sizes for IL, Ia, and 16 Years.
The prettiest of the new shirt waists
are made of linen or batiste. Occasional
ly one of these blouses has collar and
cuffs of the same fabric, but more Of
them have separate collars and cuffs; so
that various changes may he made. The
blouse illustrated is of blue dotted
batiste with linensoollar and cuffs. The
back is plain across the shoulders and
faced with pointed yoke, and is little
full at the waist line, below which ex-
tends short skirt When striped ma
terials are used pretty effeat is gained
by cutting the yoke bias and letting the
stripes meet in the centre.
A special illustration and full direo-
tions about the pat tern will DO found on
the envelope in W nj h it Is enclosed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18

cling, mountain climbing, the gymnasi-
UNI and general. outdoor exercise. They
are fitted trinity at the top by q deep
yoke, allowing ample fullness to fall be-
low. the knickerbockers are more con-
venient than the boomers to wear with
the divided skirt as they are not quite as
full. Material matching the costume is
generally employed for this model, but
satin and silk are more preferable, as
they prevent the skirts from clinging.
The model for leggins buttons on the
outside, and at the bottom is strap that
passes under the instep. Cloth and oan-
vass are the popular materials, usually
dark or of the same color as the costume,
This outfit consists of three separate
patterns, and special Illustrations and
full directions about each pattern Will
be found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
A new CYCLING SUIT.
921-NORFOLK JACKET.

Sizes for "a. SO, 3s, and 40 Bust
Measure.
A popular and becoming design, con-
sisting of the Norfolk jacket, "Di vid-
ed Bicycle" skirt, and knickerbockers
and leggins, suitable for all outdoor ex-
cursions and especially commended for
use on the bicycle and In mountain
climbing. The Norfolk" jacket is the
fayorite garment as it's trim outlines are
becoming to all, and has that trig, busi-
ness like air which is suited to the exer-
else. 1t is fitted with the usual seams,
and the plaits are cut separately and
stitched on. Tweeds, cheviots, covert
cloths, and motair are the popular fab
rios chosen for these garments. the priu-
ipal finish being rows of machine stitch
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
AN OUTING BLOUSE.
934-PAMELA SHIRT WAIST.

With Detachable Collars and Cuffs.
Sizes for "a, SO, 3s and 40 Bust
Measure.
This convenient blouse is of silk striped
batiste, with separate collar and cuffs of
laundered linen. The pattern has the
favorite double pointed yoke which is
quite novelty. The box-plait may be
finished plainly or edged with Valenoien-
mes lace. The collar and cuffs are de-
tachable SO that various changes may bs
made with the same waist, as these parts
soil more quickly than the rest of the
waist, besides they may be bought ready
made at the stores, thus rendering the
making of the w sist so easy. Wash silk,
silk fiannels, and a great variety of cot
tons, linens and batistes are made up in
this fashion, because the garments are
easily laundered.
A special illu stration and full direction
about the pattern will be found on the
envelope in which it is enclosed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
923-DIVIDED BICYCLE SKIRT.



An excellent model for divided skirt,
with the fullness SO adjusted both In the
front and the back that the division is
not at all apparent when the wearer is
walking. 1t measures two and a half
yards to each side, thus giving ample
fullness for perfect freedom in walking or
riding. 1t is gathered sufficiently on
the hips to give graceful fit, and the
plaits back and front are overlapped ana
lacked for distance below the waist
line, allowing the plated fullness below
to fall perfectly Free Any of the mate
rails generally employed for outing cos
TUNES may be chosen for this model. 1t
may be lined or unlined, but the prefer
enoe is for lined skirts, rs they are not so
apt to ride up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
Cure for Headache.

AS remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best 1t effects a permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches
Weld to it's influence We urge all who
are afflicted to procure bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial In cases of ha-
bitual constipation Electric Bittors cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels,
and few Eases long resist the use of this
medicine Try it once Large bottle,
only Fifty cents at Geo. M. Young's
Drug Store, 489 Congress ST., H G.
Starr. Westbsook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18

IT what Mr.. Moore says is true the pos
sibilities of this one feature of the new
light are simply enormous. Il, instead
of piece Of tin, metallic paint were
put on the walls or ceiling and made a
part of the circuit, the same effects
would be produced. The tube becomes
veritable stick of daylight. No wires
or connections are needed. All that is
necessary is glass tube in which the
light can manifest itself. No matches,
no Oil, no gas. no buttons to press-all
you need is a glass much like walking
stick. This new light promises to be a
bonanza to a club man. When he comes
home from 'nighu out' he has only
to point lbs walking stick in any direc-
ton as, Franklin did with his lightning
rod, and the electric fire will come down
and illuminate the place. 1t doesn't
matter which way the stick is pointed he
will be sure to get light sufficient to
find his way up stairs.
FRANCIS LEON CHRISMAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
Appearances are

Appearances are
what attract the OPP
posite sex. Some
times this seems a
pity. 1t seems as If
it would be juster if
a fine mind was the
attraction instead of
a fine face and figure.
But you can't change
b u m an n a ture.
When you come to
understand it there
is a sort of justice
about it too ; because
although we amt
all be handsome,
almost every one of
us can add at least
so per cent. to his or
her a.tractiveness by
a 1itN attention to
the laws of beauty.
When the eyes are
dull, the lips pa11id,
the 8 kim Q allow,
blotchy or pimply,
the figure thin and
wasted OF overstout
and ungraceful, the
trouble Is something
mora than tt1are ont
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18

ward appearances the inner condition Is
wrong the blood is poor; it lacks the pure
nourishing qualities which are needed to
vitalize and invigorate the body. In this
case physical activity is largely question
of pure, rich, red blood.
You can't have sparkling eyes, red ripe
lips. a clear rosy complexion and graceful
symmetrical figure while the blood remains
impure and impoverished. What Is needed
is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to
cleanse foul hunors out of the blood, and
help the assimilative organism to enrich the
circulation with an abundance Of healthy
red corpuscles, creating fresh color and firm,
z1holesonfe flesh. All this Is attractiveness,
and something more-health.
Every woman will be healthier and happier for
following the friendly practical counsel
in Dr. Pierce's great universal doctor book: " The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser" 1t u
the most comprehensive medical work in ona
volume in the English language. 1t contains
1908 pages fully illustrated. $50 600 copies have
been sold at 81. 50 each bound in cloth. The prof
its are now used in printing half a million hes
copies bound in strong manila paper covers. To
get one you have only to send II one-cent stamps
Ito pay cost of mailing oniy) to Worlds DispeIl.
sary Medical Association, No. 6e3 Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
OUR PATTERN OFFER.
The Latest Demorest Patterns Can BE Obtained
Through This Department.

We which offering
and
in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
924-LADY'S KNICKRRBOCKER AND
LEGGINS.

Sizes Medium and Large.
A practical design, suitable for bicy-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18
ELECTRICAL WONDER s.
The Experts at Work on Elect rie
Lighting.
1T WILL BE A GREAT DEAL CHEAP.
ER ONE OF THESE DAYS.

Edison, Tesla and Moore All Working to
the Same End but in Different Dire c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-18

coupon printed above which our order
Readers please that all for patterns
and filed there few days delay unavoidable SO
order reaches before making complaint
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
WOMEN AS INVENTORS.

Women are coming to the front as
inventors quite rapidly. and patents
have been issued at Washington dur
Eng this year to ingenious members Of
the fair sex for many novel aud useful
devices.
Among those noted in Q cursory
perusal Of the Patent Office bulletin
are bicycle skirts, to the number of
twenty; bottle that cannot be re-
filed, an improved dustpan, awindow
sash that will not &c. stuck, medi-
cine glass, An adjustable quilting
frame, another self heating sad iron,a
telescope shaped miners lantern, an
implement for holding green corn
while eating. an ingenious machine
for hanging wall paper. device for
holding flexible gas tubes. shoe up
per made of one piece and joined with
q single seam. a refrigerator with re-
voiving shelves; pocket combination
Of curling tongs, with the beater aud
fuel for same ;foidinG garment stretch
er that STIMULATES the human form, a
achool black board that divides into
sections, and lapboards, wash tables,
coffee drippers and charms in be-
wldering variety
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

Probably on no day in TIE gear are
% many union services held by differ.
eat denomination as on Thanksgiving
Day. And, even when churches wor.
ship apart, the spirit of the day binds
them into unison. So in the home.
1t is the harvest on the hills gathered
together, which is at once the symbol
and the cause Of these delightful and
af,ectionate reunions, which enliver.
enrich aud sanctify the home. Is it
not the vitality OF the sentiment which
Las kept the word eucharist" alive
through so many centuries on 1ts ma
tive soil, and gives it fresh birth in
other Languages? And is it not the
vitality OF the sentiment OF gratitude
which shall make our own National
eucharist, not only the recognition OF
blessing, bat q new JOY and BLESSING
II itself?
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

vour remaining q 4 OF materi4l
will serve for a b.b., Is pretty for house
wear. Nothing could be easier than
the manufacture Of the skirt part
which has fairly wide hem a. the
bottom and sides. and IL gathered
somewhat finely at the wais. into the
land. BY way of trimming put at the
bottom OF tho skirt three bands OF
fashionable grass lawn; You must
choose very open pattern, as therc
IS to he running of ribbon beneath;
stitch these on at Intervals ol about an
inch and half. starting just that depth
above the hem Two all half
yards OF lawn, including strip for
the bib viii be enough, reckoning
that your bands Of lnsertio b do not
extend over the wide hemJ on each
side
You must cut away tho Holland be-
ueatn the bands af,erward aud whom
II IS tidily hemmed back insert
bright cherry -colored ribbon. which il
drawn forth at each end in smart
rosette. The bib is cut in three points;
tue center point is formed Of the lawn.
folded over at the top to produce tho
triangular effect, and beneath it runs
the cherry.colored ribbon to match
the skirt A pretty finish IS sffordsd
by the pair of rosettes on the corn
ers OF the bib; these are made
ribbon exactly the same hue, but ~
an inch wide; yon will want Que yard
of ribbon for each rosettc, and third
Of yard to make the straps. starting
from them and meeting in the center
Of the back. This Holland apron,
| with its lawn insertions and cheoslnl
| ribbons, will be very nAtty lite
garment with which to conceal .
| shabby Gown on dull or dark day. -
| -, sancisco Chronicle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

ing on Mrs. Wheaton's table, the
kitchen door swung open, and Moses
entered, his face beaming with sup
pressed exultation.
"Hallo," he calculated. 's1 amt
late. be I? Guess I en-, by your face !!
Here's something to sweeten it, and
hea flung folded parchment toward
his wife
Gland O. massy, what's that:" e1-
claimed his wife.
"a iced O gift O. them three acres
belongin' to the Hall property"
"Who - Oh - airth- gave 'em to
you?" shrieked Mrs. Wheaton, her
mouth apart. ard her eyes open wide
in astonishmenr.
JsThe gentleman who owns the Hall,
and who's goln' to be married to
Miss Edith Manners. and settle down
here.
snow, Moses, that's all nonsense
Mr.. Hadley's married already! I"
Il see you hain't heerd the news!'
SAID Moses, plunging his carving
knife into the breast of the huge tur-
key. "Why, it's all over the village
The young Squire wasn't drowned.
although he came pretty near it-and
he was i'll for months of fever that
followed the accident, in some cot
tage in Italy, and now he's come home
and claimed his own, and old Had
ley's turned out, neck and heels
sarve him right, I say
"Gracious met interlected the
breathless matron, 81 wish I'd asked
Miss Edith and her mother to Dime,
here to-day"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
THE VIDE NEW aDLEa

Stiff belts are outv.of fasAion. SO
are the narrow ones. i, IS til. girdle
Of vel vet ribbon that reigns More
than half Of the new gowns this fall
are made with girdle. The girdles
are wide and soft, ard cling effectively
to the figure. Some Of them are
finished at the back IN bow. with
long sash ends. Others are shaped
exactly like butterfly.
Buttons are much used to trim the
girdles, but they must never be alike.
A novel idea is the girdle OF three
folds of velvet. each fold being
finished at the lef. side With . differ
eDt button. OF course, the buttons
must be something out of the ordi-
nary, or they cannot be used There
are other gl,d IS which are finished at
the side with three or four bovA one
above the other.
Then there is the girdle shaped like
. corselet and fastened up tho front
with tiny, jeuel.ci buttons A stylish
Rirdle is mad. OF straps Of doable
faced satin ribbon. alternating vita
bands Of lace insertion over h.ack <
rbbon. Both lace aud Jet bu,:era!e.
are used TO ornament many new 81. j.
les When butterfly aIorns the
'front.' OF ci,i.e. then the ribbon 10
he'd at the back n butterfly bow
New Yosx Journal
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
THANKSGIVING EiHMw.

For bud and for bloom ana for baln.l.de
breeze.
For the singing CT birds from the hifl. to tb.
seas,
For the beauty OF dawn and tho brightness
Of noon
For the light in the night OF the stnrs and
the Toon,
We praise Thee, gracious God.
For the sun-ripened fruit and tho bilIowv
grain,
For the orange and apple, the corn and the
For the bountiful harveats now gathered and
stored,
That by Thee Ia the lap OF the Nations wa-.
poured,
We praise Thee. gracious God
FOR the blessings OF friends. for the old and
the new,
Tor the hearts that arc trusted and tsustin,
and true.
For the tones that we love, for tho light Of
the eye,
That warns with welcome and clooms
with good-by,
We praise Thee, gracious Goa.
That the desolate poor may find shelter and
bread,
That the sick may be comforted, nourished
and fed,
That the sorrow may cease Of the sighlng and
sad,
That tho spirit bowed down may ba lifted
and glad, 2
We pray Thee, plying Lord.
That brother the hand Of his brother may
clasp
From ocean TO ocean in friendiest 9rd
That for North and for South and for East
and for West
Tho horror OF war be forever at rest,
We pray Thee, plying Lord.
For the blessings of earth and OF air and OF
sky
That fall on us all from the Father on high.
For the crown OF all blessings since blessings
begun. -
For the gift, '4he unspeakable gift" OF thy
Son.
We praise Thee, gracious God.
-S. E. Adams.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
FASHION NOTES

Ribbon IL used as 8 skirt trimming.
Feather capes are al expensive dress
item TINS season
Empire wreaths figure largely in
the latest lcvelrv designs
Tie spider and It's web furnish the !
model for gold and gem brooch.
Black MORE Is being much used in
combination with cloth on strictly
tailor-made gowns
Birds are moro used on autumn
hats than ostrich plumes, and the bird
Of paradise appears on winter millin-
cry.
And now tho modiste Ibiames tho
skirt for usin: up co much material.
She can't pu. 1t on the sleeves, you
know.
Banded waists arc very popular for
girls OF from nine to fifteen, and bs-
coming TO growing girls when the
more childish empire style appears un-
suitable.
A lovely display OF white sill I'D
satins, suitable for bridal gov.
attracting the attention Of tho su.~
girl whose campaign has r -~> -oxDo0N
with sa.ess~
Nuns yelling is very popular just
now for the little folks garments. and
It is sno~n q such dainty colorinRs
aud Is so inexpensiv. that II - .
charming substitute for tho n ore e1-
peusive cashmere.
The canvas stufTs In heavy threads
coarseIy woven, come again, and they
have been used 20 much already over
the $40. 1ai cnsogcaee s,iks that
something newer IN the way Of fonn-
da,ion- nav DO looked for. Very
glossy satin will probably take this
place, .. i, has already been used IN
several Instances saccessiulIv.
Gowns made from thin goods are
finished with l.ce-edged !riis OF the
material arranged n tee fashion o!
braces IL epau.e.. from three 20 dvs
rows deep. 0. "a > acaa Or cape. This
olsn wiieos the shoulders aai coun-
,erbaIAnces the largo nat~, which have
= top heavy look with small sleeves
aad . long vaissed figure beneath
:.eA
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
mark concerning

mark concerning taxes" and hard
times y
80. pshaw !'' said tho farmer.
We've been pretty we'll to do all the
year, and l guess we're about as able
to pay taxes rs other folks. Come
we'll have turkey and big Indian
pudding, and I'll pick out tho yellow
est pumpkin in the corn lot to make
pies of! Say, wife, shall wes"
II don't care, assented Mrs Whea-
ton, rather ungraciously "but l was
a.calculatin' to sell the turkeys
they'll bring sixteen cents n pound.
80, hang tie sixteen cents pound
Well keep Tbanksgivin' just as they
-sed TO when I was boy in old Yer
mont And ! say, wife"
"Well, what now !"
'Let's ask Miss Manners and her
mother to come to dinner. There al I
no prettier gal in the country, and she
don't get SEWN enough to do to keep
the breath OF life in her body, hardly
III stop this evenin' as I go by and ask
EN- to come-shall ..1?"
'Moses Wheaton, you're the strang
est man / ever saw IN all my blessed
iife!" began Mrs. Wheaton. queru-
lousy. "I can't be botheredIwith com
papv. There'd bo thu china to ge,
out, md the best room to be slicked
up, and no end O. ceremony, nfore the
house'll be fit for Miss Manners.
won't have any such arrangements
made, and that's the long and the
short on't!"
Every we'll" said the farmer. dog
pedly. I'm determined they shal
have o good Thanksgiving dinner
whether they eat it here or at home ]
And forth stalked Moses, with hi
hands de6antly thrust into the pocket
of his trousers, needless OF Mrs. Whea
toms energetic demands as to "Fna
he meant by that, hey?
The sun was Just setting behind tn
line Of leafess woods that fringed tn
far horizon, as Moses drove on hi
way; the air was full Of the aron'ati
breath of fallen leaves, and the v'n
tha. whistled through the quiet sou
tud Is was keen and cold.
.sGuess we'll have 8 sharp frost te
night if the wind goes down." 'solhe
ouized Moses, as he chirruped to DO
". the sleek brown horse. "Wonoe
hox Mrs. Manners and Edith are
for wood! Guess I'll send over o u
tie tomorrow. Live and Lei 0Ve'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

For simple COLOGNE, such as 10 use-
full in large family where the child
rem are fond of helping themselves to
"mother's belongings, al excellent
formula directs that sixty drops each
of OIL OF lavender, oil Of bergamot,
oil Of lemon aud orange flower water
be added to n pint Of alcohol. This
should be corked and we'll shaken. 1t
is more fragrant, but more expensive,
if five drops Of altar Of roses and five
of oil Of san dalwood be added
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

"You seem TO be of your feed these
days" said o dippant young turkey TO
the patriarch OF the flock. who could
SCARCELY be tempted to touch the soo1
which the farmer spread before hl=
poultry in nnstinted quantity.
II fast now that / NAV be able <
eat after Thanksgiving Day" replie
the gobbler. vino vas OF sr ouee-vc1
nature. - Pitts burg CL-oa.c.e--e.e
granh.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
THANKSGIVING INDEED

ET'S have a reg'lar
o | Of O b j O n 9 d
Thanksgiving din
ner, said Farmer
Wheaton.
Mrs. w b cato n
shook her head ,du :
biously, with a re-
ItovoeD opJ Gtbor1
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

The IhauksaiY,u1 dinnsr vas snok
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26

Even royal folks are not always lux
uriously comfortable. The Queen Of
Servia, for instance, eschews the soft
bed and avoids the down pillow as she
would tho plague. She sleeps on a
narrow dlvan spread with hard un-
yielding mattress aud without the yes
tige Of pillow. She mas her reward,
however. in the possession OF the best
figure and the most stately carriage in
all Europe's royalty. San Francisco
Chronicle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
The Oay After

II can't offer you anything" said
re kind-hearted lady. '"uut sous
cosned beef and cabbage"
Madam" replied Meanderic2
Nike, sit I'D be ny salvation. Tvs
walked four miles tryin' TO find .
aouse where they'd offer me somsshio'
-asidas darkl meat so' wlsh,honAs"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-26
AEoSs or HOLLAND.

An .pron ot ane, creamy Holland,
WHICH Won CAT get Iuss yard vide,
and Of which rou s:l only require one
yard. IS .ie ,l-n. :: II. -k.rs need
Mt exceed :~-n.v-s-~eD iachGa AID