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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16
WANTS,

YOUNG MAN Of neat ap-
w pearsnce and pleasant address TO visit
professional men. Call Dino 10 ten Q. m. Fri
day, Mr.. MOSS, $40 south Patrick street.
1ts
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LOST.

Y oST-A GYP PUPPY, brown with yell.
- low legs Suitable reward for its return
TO HUGH STRIDEB, Royal and Cameron
streets. IT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16

NCTICE-HaviDg qualified as admins
In trstor with the will annexed Of AN
TONIA CALDWELL, all persons having
claims against her estate are requested to
present the sme to me duly 6ert fed, and oil
persons owing the said Antonio Caldwell are
hereby required to pay the SINE.
VIM. II. SMI fH, fera't,
Administrator with will annexed of Antonio
Caldwell. my16 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16
Stops the Cough

and Works on the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure q
cold In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16
DRY GOODS
MISUNDERSTANDING
10th, 18th and F StS.. N. W.
Mems Furnishings.

(First floor, just inside the door.)
We can suit every taste. We have the
finest mems wear the world produces, and
yet We sell twenty hye.cent neckwesr and
half.dollsr shirts.
We give everybody the best service we can.
6hir.s, Collars, Cuffs, N ok wear, Bath Robes,
suspenders, 0aters, Underwear. Socks,
kerchiefs-everything that man needs
to loomplete his attire is here. We make
shirts to order, too.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c, $50. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16

How Are Your Kidneysf
Dr. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam.
ole free Add. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or NY.
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, May 16.--The stock market
opened strong and active,
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TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

TO CURE n GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINISE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il il fails TO
cure E w. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16
A Cool Summer
Undergarment.
lFOr WOmen,l

You can be cool-if you will sacrifice
little beauty to good sense.
The Arnold" Knit Gauzs Drawers for
women weigh but four ounces. Made Of
finest delicate knit webbing. Porous, Wash.
able. Non-,krinkable. For stout women aud
ell women.
Not quite as pretty o, muslin or cambria
but much more comfortable and satisfactory.
II you try them and find it not 60, bring them
back within two weeks. We will refund your
money.
60c to silk ones for So. 90.
(Ruffie of lace or Embroidery
Mrs Reynolds, in the Infants Dept, is dem.
onstrating the full line Of the ARNOLD"
Goods-fnest knit underwear for women AID
children. Catalogue free.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-16

Virginia Summer Normal Schools.
Account of above occasion the southern
Bsilwsy will sell tickets to points at which
meetings will be held at greatly reduced
rates For further information call on south-
ern Railway agents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
Dress necorntions.

4 decoration replete with persuasion is a small empire wreath of cretonne worked over with silks. A dozen or so of these distributed with an artistic in- telligence about frock of white mous- seline de soie inset with bands of cob- webby lace make an elegant effect and form a robe far removed from the con- ventional bought in the box creation, the exclusiyeness whereof is ever matter for grave doubt. Indian cash- mere worked over with silks In harmo- nizing shades and frequently around the edge with filet of gold is most ar- tistic To preclude all misunderstand- ing 1t may be well to explain that this cashmere is reminiscent of Paisley or bandanna which at once proclaims the richness and warmth of its coloring. With commendable catholicity it lends itself to almost every variety and shade of material, although 1t pleases with a peculiar significance when em- ployed to relieve the somberness of a black frieze gown in the form of nar- row vest and collar facing or in like disposed fashion @ three-quarter sack coat of drab cloth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

them to be we'll displayed. Hidden on the back of a waist they are never seen- Sets of genmed or gold or silver but tons handsomely chased or engraved are put up in satin lined boxes and are handsome and appropriate holiday gifts. Very few are set with genuine stones, the imitation gems being diffi- cult to identify as such even when shown in close proximity to the real ar ticle. On evening gowns for theater or dinner wear the fancy buttons are as splendid as they are novel. Counterfeit emeralds sprinkled over the front of a rich. velvet gowD of dark green trimmed on the bodice with great deal of lace and ermine was one of the most effec- tive uses to which I have seen the jew eled buttons put. The emeralds were just tone lighter than the velvet and so helped to bring out it's rich tones. This contrast in tints and shades is one of the happiest effects employed at the moment. It is exceedingly restful after the brilliant contrasts which have been the rule for so many seasons. At a re- cent wedding the same idea was car ried out in the bridesmaids gowns of fine, shimmering stuffs in all shades of green from the most delicate lettuce to an exquisite leaf green. At the brides
 
 most delicate greens, with maidenhair fern for foliage. Green orchids were used in the bridesmaids bouquets, each cluster being tied with a knot of bright green ribbon.
 Very few fancy combs or jeweled ai- grets are sold as holiday souvenirs. This is due to the change in the method of dressing the hair. Now the loose locks must be knotted at the back of the head in a low coil in the fashion pe- culiar to Greek statuary. There is a great deal of waving and f1uffing of the hair at the sides, but unless women are possessed of good features the fashion is not a becoming one. Side and orna- mental back combs are no longer worn. A flower or cfrclet of blossoms in the hair is about the only ornament per- missible. Glittering tiaras and jeweled hair trinkets are decidedly out of place on the low coiffure.
 Nothing is more surprising than the change in lingerie. Women wear very depending upon heavy wraps to keep them warm. From the silk stockings which incase her thinly shod feet to the sheer linen batiste or muslin dra- peries about her body everything is of the finest weave. Delicate faces are inset or appliqued, but there is no sug- gestion of old fashioned woolens to keep out the cold of winter. The fashiona- bly, slender outline of the figure can be attained only at the sacrifice of conn fort and it may be truthfully said that never have women been so thinly clad as they are this winter. Silk skirts are sometimes worn, but they are not con- sidered so chic as the lace trimmed ones because they cannot be compressed into such small compass.
 CATHERINE TALBOT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
eansing properties considerably in

cleansing properties considerably in creased.
 A few drops of ammonia in the water soften it nicely and help to remove stains from the hands.
 A good piece of soft wash leather With which to rub the face after wash ing helps to keep the complexion smooth and white.
 Do not buy cheap hair or tooth brushes. If you have little money to spend on hairbrush, don't get one With an ornamental back and inferior bristles, but rather choose one of plain wood with the best quality bristles. What is wanted is a brush which, without being too hard, will penetrate thoroughly, so that each hair is sub- jected to its cleansing influence. To enable 1t to do this the bristles must be of uneven lengths. Keep the brush thoroughly clean, and when it becomes worn and the bristles split buy a new one, for broken and split bristles catch in the hair and do it much damage. The ideal toothbrush is not hard enough to cause the gums to bleed and its bristles are firmly fixed. In cheap toothbrushes the bristles usually seem made to come out, and they do, getting fixed between the teeth in a most un- comfortable and annoying manner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
SIeepfng Apartments.

Eight hours out of the twenty-four one-third of every day, are spent in sleep. Twenty years of absolute uncon- sciousness in ~an average human life! How much the usefulness and extent of that life are determined by the qual- ity of the air breathed while asleep who shall say?
 Twenty years of soft, unconscious respiration, not the vigorous breathing of active consciousness; twenty years of seniasphyxiation of repeated inha- lations of ones, own effete, tainted breath mingled perhaps with that of another; twenty years of carbonic acid poison, or twenty years of life giv- ing ozone-which will you choose Think of it every night when you go to bed Close bedrooms" says Dr. Hall, make the graves of thousands"
 There is a tradition to the effect that night air is injurious. What air can you have at night but night air? No noxious gases arising from the earth 8 surface at night. when there is no sum- light to dissipate them, are half so deadly as the enanations from the body.
 If air were taxed, we should probably use it more lavishly to get our money s worth; but, being free, we are content to take it as we do some medicines, in homeopathic doses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

last wedding gift has arrived there will probably be a collection of rare and costly presents such as few couples in this country have ever received.
 That MT. Depew is a man of taste, though a lover of simplicity, is shown in the furnishing of the house in Wash ington which he has prepared for his bride. It is what is known as the old Corcoran mansion and stands on the corner of a fashionable street, sub stantial but not pretentious edifice-
 Within everything is arranged with a laudable attention to comfort and con- venience. Every detail is handsome, as may be determined from a glance at the accompanying illustrations. repro duced from photographs of the dining room and reception or music room. Both impress one with their spaciousness. In a man of Mr. Depew's well known hospitable instincts this is what one might expect. The windows are plen- tiful and the rooms beautifully lighted
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

tion of a more sensible fashion, certain ly more comfortable one for friends of families partial to highly polished floors. Many a man of dignity and many a lady of stately mien have forever eschewed the friendship of worthy but misguided persons over whose waxed thresholds they have skated unwarily on the bosom of treacherous rug. There is far less chance of downfall if the wood is left uncovered, but a pol
 ished floor and small oriental rugs make the most deceptive combination imaginable. It is a good thing for Mr. Depew's popularity that he has eschew
 ed rugs, especially small rugs, and it will be a further benefit to him if on the days when statesmen and their wives are supposed to be at home to all the world the menial who polishes up that reception room floor is instructed to be not too particular about bringing it to the smoothness of skating rink ice, for doubtless many of the senator's
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

ENATOR CHAUNCEY M. DE-
 PEW and his fiancee, Miss
 May Palmer, in choosing Christmas as the time for
 their wedding are setting Q
 fashion which doubtless will
 have many imitators. June has been the approved month for pri- oals. with perhaps second choice in fa- yor of October or November. A hoIi- day wedding, while a novelty, is sus- ceptibIe of so many pleasing features that there is no doubt that it will grow in popularity. For instance, parents and relatives will by such an arrange ment be able to merge the Christmas gift into the substantial bridal remem- branceS with a saving of money and trouble There are so many pretty things displayed in the shops at the Christmas season that there is much less difficulty in selecting something suitable.
 There are other advantages in a Christmas wedding. Aside from the question of gift giving. which is as much of worry when the means are ample as when they are limited. the bride and her parents are put to it to think up suitable decorations for the home or church. At Christmas holly and evergreens are most appropriate Roses and orchids and lilies, beautiful and costly as they are, look out of place massed among the evergreens, and bridal at the holiday season unmarked by touch of holly or mistletoe would be about as serviceabIe as pumpkin pie in May. To the fond parents who provide the means to pay for the decorations the innovation should be a matter of reorganization, for the most lavish use of evergreens and holly will never in duce a bill like that which follows in the wake of cut flowers. Persons of limited means can decorate their own houses with evergreens if strict econo- my is imperative. When the ceremony is performed on Christmas day or Christmas eve, the costumes of the at tendants, from those of the tiniest pages to the maids of honor, may be given characteristic touch by the use of holiday green under diaphanous white robes decorated with sprays of holly or mistletoe.
 Of course none of these considera- tions has any weight with MT. Depew and his fiancee. Quiet as the ceremony is to be, both are rich beyond the dreams of avarice and could afford splendid pageant if they cared for it. MT. Depew, however, is one of the most democratic of men, with a fixed distaste for the ceremony and pomp with which so many of the millionaire set delight to surround the most trivial circum- stances of their lives. His wedding will he a simple one, as simplicity is under stood among people of ample means. Judging from his popularity. when the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
RECEPTION AND MUSIC ROOM.

quaintances or neighbors of the striciz- en family is similarly afflicted.
 The Depews' dining room fur -1 is or massive dark wood with seAts up- holstered in leather. The round dinner table, with its highly polished surface, is simple in appearance, but of that de- ceptive simplicity which costs money. The supports are elegantly carved in harmony with the surface of the mas sive sideboard. Instead of 9 cloth rich doilies are used, that the beautifully polished surface may delight the eyes of all beholders. The table is not a large one and would suggest that Mr. Depew does not intend to give, in his own home at least, many of those forms of entertainment at which he is so fitted to shine. Whether he dimes his friends or not, there is small danger that they will permit his after dinner speechmak- ing talent to be buried in a napkin, for if Mr. DepeW will not dine the world it will still dine him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
TIMELY HOME TALK.

the paste, cut it round with a saucer, put some of your seasoned meat on one half and fold the other half over it like a puff. Pinch or nick 1t neatly round and fry to light brown. This is an elegant method of preparing meat that has been dressed before.
 To freshen stale cake dip it for sec ond in cold milk or water and then re- bake in a rather cool oven. Cake that has been treated in this way is very similar to when newly baked and will
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

face on one side with black velvet clasped with antique buckles, above which is a large black ostrich plume. The velvet hat is lightly draped with black glace and applique, the ecru lace caught in with paste buckle, replica of fine antique model and from this springs an ostrich feather, which, plac- ed or the brim, dips on to the hair. The new travelling cap for country wear, especially for ladies who shoot is of the yachting headgear order, made in tweed to match any costume, and has the merit of suiting middle aged women as we'll as young ones.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
To keep oneself Fresh.

Good soap should always be used and, though more expensive at first, is cheapest in the long run. For most skins superfatted soap is the best, and generally it is well to choose one that is colorless.
 Just a dash of eau de cologne or toi- let vinegar thrown into the water be- fore washing will make it much more refreshing when one is hot and tired
 To soften hard water use oatmeal. Make a number of muslin bags, par tially fill them with oatmeal and keep them in the washstand drawer ready for use. Place one of these in the water a few minutes bfore washing, and you will find it pleasantly soft and it's
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
TIC HOLIDAY FASHIONS OF PARIS

ton of the waist with closed front was that it was otherwise impossible to successfully apply to the front the in sertions and appliques which fashion requires. Of course all this is the sheerest nonsense, for the waist could be fastened at one side so that the keenest eye could not guess just how it was secured. After all, the average woman looks better in a waist invisibly closed than in one closing at either back or front. As it is, with the blouse closing in the back not one woman in ten gets the garment properly adjusted
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

gem7 Scarcely did she spy the gown than Mime. Dicearque decided she must have it, and imperiled our friendship by showing her how little it would suit her contour.
 ..See, said I, "the corsage is cut off al the waist, and, although that point in front gives it added length, the mass of chiffon roses running down the front of the pelisse chiffon bodice front gives 1t thick appearance through the waist which you, with your well developed fig ure, should avoid. That large black
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

ly moistened with sweet oil and then polished with a chamois leather, and a soft cloth or newspaper is excellent for rubbing it.
 To remove fruit stains on table linen stretch the stained part over bowl or basin and rub powdered salt on it. Then pour boiling water through till the stain disappears Some people pre- fer to dissolve the salt in the boiling water. A heaped teaspoonful to a pint is the right proportion and the cloth should be rinsed afterward before being dried. Fruit stains should be treated
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

front a quartet of glittering buttons half hidden by deep velvet revers en- broidered with paillettes and chenille. The skirt, with it's sweeping lines and well shaped train, was trimmed with a narrow founce of the lace, a sash of silk to match the ceinture falling from the waist behind. The sleeves, mere bands of silk, were trimmed on the un- der sides with two frills of narrow lace.
 The bodice which closes in the back is at the end of it's reign. Such waists look best on slender figures of faultless
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
Bands of Fur.

Many winter gowns for visiting and afternoon wear have very tiny edgings of fur in skunk, mink and raccoon, and a good deal of caracal is also employ ed as a trimming. The awkward fur border at the edge of the skirt is no longer fashionable, but fiat bands of caracal are introduced as heading to the separate flounce, or more bushy furs are arranged as a borders to the upper portion of the skirt, which falls over the flounce in such a manner as to suggest a tunic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

during the day. At night handsome chandeliers brilliantly illuminate the scene. These chandeliers are elaborate affairs, the fancy being swing of the pendulum back to the use of the ornate prism hung affairs of the middle of the last century.
 The walls, floors and ceilings are of hardwood, the floors are handsomely polished and in the case of the reception room almost bare of rugs. an innova- tion that should hint at the inaugura-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

To extinguish chimney on fire take a large handful of sulphur and throw 1t into the fire. When the sulphurous flames ascend. they will at once put out the fire
 To make potato puffs take cold roast fnsat-effher beef or mutton or veal and hani-cIear it from grist1e, cut it small and season with pepper salt and pie 1<Ies. finely minced. Boil and mash sofne potatoes and make them into a 1este with one or two eggs Roll out
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
DINING ROOM IN THE DEpEws wAsHINGToN HOME,

constituents and number fellow states men who drop in to do him homage are not too accomplished in the traverslng of highly waxed levels.
 Another feature of the Depew apart ments worthy of favorable comment is the absence of unnecessary draperies. The fact of the matter is that the aver age American house is overloaded with hangings, which gather dust and har- bor disease no matter how carefully they may be cIeansed and shaken. Car
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

in boiling water and wrap round neck of bottle When the bottle gets warm,
 it expands, and with gentle tap the
 stopper comes out quite easily.
 Never bathe child directly after 9 big meal. There is always danger of
 convulsions if this is done, because the
 stomach is full of undigested food. Brass bedsteads when new are finish ed with coat of lacquer. and while this remains intact the brass will keep clean and bright. It should be dusted with a soft cloth every day, and, if it looks soiled. rubbed with a cloth slight
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

not give any one indigestion. Bread may be treated in the same way.
 If you want your palms to thrive in an ordinary sitting room, sponge the leaves once O week with lulxewarm wa- ter to which a little milk has been add ed. After this stand the plant for two hours in lukewarm water deep enough to completely cover the pot. This is the only satisfactory way to water palms, and lots of plants are killed every year simply because they are never properly watered.
 Fish should always be perfectly fresh
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
CHRISTMAS WEDDING SENATOR DEPEWs INNOVATION

Altogether, the details of this house,
 which is to be one of MT. Depew's Christmas gifts to his bride, is an ex- ample of the sober, common sense which man of worldly wisdom and ex- perience can carry even into the selec-
 tion and the furnishing of a home and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

pets and curtains are sources of conta- zion, for noxious baccili are carried in on the clothing and finding lodging places in the upholstery, carpets or hangings, are the sources of malignant disease. developing no one can guess why or how when none among the ac- i
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

statuesque creature with the carriage of queen, and on her it was admira- ble- Why is it that every woman fan
 cies her own figure the only one suited to bring cut the charms of sartoria1
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
A PICTURESQUE HAT
 OF WHITE BEAVER.

The rough, silky white beaver hat, a new feature of the season, exactly &C., cords with the present picturesque style of hairdressing. It is bent quaintly to the head and raised upward from the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

of plaited chiffon ruffiing. but they only add to the width of the shoulders. The heavy trimming of knots on the skirt of cream net on your short figure will dwarf your stature. True, the beauti- full ruching that extends the width of the edge of the skirt adds little to the apparent height, but you would better try something else"
 Finally Mime. Dicearque decided to buy a gown of point dalencon made over transparent stuffs, with 8 high Louis XIV. ceinture in silk and upon the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

knot of velvet ribbon app1iqued upon the upper part of the bodice front fur
 ther imparts heaviness. Very pretty are the sleeves, with bands of the vel vet over the shoulders edged with rows
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

Washing the hands with fullers earth instead of soap makes them quite clean, and they never, chap.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

for even the most careful maid will manage to hook or button it awry.
 The popularity of ornamental buttons has much to do with the lack of popu- larity of such bodices. Every woman who has set of jeweled buttons likes