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The Washington times., 1905-05-24
AN AWFUL
SKIN DISEASE
Sores Covered Neck and Cheeks 80
!tehed Day and Night = Moth
Ing Did Me Any Good Was
Growing Worse.
CURED BY CUTICURA
AT COST OF $3.50

Miss Nellie Wander Wie1e. Of Lake
side, N. Y, writing under date Of
April I8, 1904, says: +" I do wish you
would publish this letter in the news
papers. so that others suffering as
have may see it and be helped. I suf-
fered for many months with an awful
skin disease, sores covering my ears,
neck, and cheeks. Scabs would form
and they would swell, and itch day
and night. Then they would break
open and blood and matter run out.
/ had tried many differ Mt remedies.
but none of them did me any good.
I was growing worse when I tried
the Cuticura Remedies. The first
application helped me, and when I
had used two cakes of Cuticura Soap,
three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, and
three bottles of Cutieura Resolvent, I
was completely cured"
The Washington times., 1905-05-24

ALEXANDRIA, May 24.-The city
council last night was late III assem-
bling, but transacted much business.
The annual appropriation bill. which
makes the largest appropriation ever
made by Alexandria, was reported ana
passed. The increase is mainly upon
street work.
An appropriation of $1S,640, besides
S, 500, is made for the Hooff's Run
sewer The city schools are allowed
$4,000, an increase of $500 over the or
binary appropriation.
The receipts for the year are estf-
mated at sI35 600. Appropriations to the
amount of S129, 800 are made. It Is be-
lieved the residue of the receipts will
be called for for public needs before the
close of the year.
The average appropriations have been
about S102, 900.
Much discussion was oecasioned by an
ordinance granting the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat company the
right to move its ferry house thirty-nine
feet to the north and use the rest of
the ground to the middle of the King
street dock for a vitrified brick pave
ment upon which additional Office build
ings. frame freight sheds. etc, may be
constructed and the ground arr nged so
as 70 permit ingress and egress to the
ferry boat directly from King street;
vehicles being separated from the pas
senger landing.
The ordinance was unanimously
adopted
State Senator Machen sent 4 commu-
nication to the board asking to be heard
on his proposal for an amendment to
the State constitution giving city coun-
ellis the right TO levy special taxes on
abutting property for street improve
ments.
The subject was referred Mr. Macnen
viii address the council on the subject
at the next meeting.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany protested against the tax of sl0C
upon their building and suggested that
such tax might compel removal
The vexed question hs 10 the use OF
| portions of the sidewalks for business
men To display their goods was not set
| tied.
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MEMORIAL DAY.

Today Is celebrated as Confederate
Memorial Day by the citizens of this
city
This morning committees visited the
cemeteries Of the city ana decorated the
graves of the Confederate soldiers there
in.
sion composed of the Alexandria Light
Infantry, the Confederate Veterans, the
Sons of Veterans. and the Children OF
the Confederacy, will parade the streets
TO the Confederate monument where
singing, oratory. and reeitations win be
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KENILWORTH POOIROOM
SERVES AS COURT

The Enclosure Of the new poolroom at
Kenilworth served another purpose yes
terday. For the brief period Of one and
one-half minutes II was used as court
room.
Within that time Arthur Wall, hacker
OF the enterprise. and Percy Pumphrey,
owner of the property. were arrested
by Constable Suit. hailed before the JUS
tice of the peace, EIon Behrend, re-
leased on their own recognizance, and
permitted to return to the shed at the
other side of the ground To conduct the
business of the Maryland Telegraph
Company
Warrants for the apprehension of the
two men were sworn out by Richard
Knight. who alleged that he placed bets
upon one of the races at the Belmont
track In the office Of the telegraph
company"
BY a strange coincidence, Wall and
Pumphrey, Constable Suit. Justice of
the Peace Behrend, and Attorneys Wells
&. Rogers, counsel for the poolroom
men. met at the car line junction at
Fifteenth and II streets northeast. and
all together went to the high boarded in
closure in which the 'office" Of the COM
pany is located. After the arrest had
been consummated. Justice Behrend
held Wall and Pumphrey in personal
recognizance for a preliminary hearing
at Chesapeake Junction on Friday af-
ternoon.
Present at the hearing We're two other
ccnstables. Garrison, newly appointed
for Bladenshurg district, and Slemp, or
Kent district.
After the hearing each Of the con-
stables. except Garrison. the newspaper
men, and Allen Mullery and L. \.
MohieF leaders in the fight against the
poolrooul, ''chipped in and placed a &
bet on a horse named Rostand, in the
third race at Belmont, Needless 10 say,
ECstaud lost.
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everything in his power to bring a win
ming company upon the field when
numbers he marched them in front or
the judges. 1t was then the Business
students let the cadets know that they
appreciated their efforts, by i yell that
could be heard 4 mile.
Company B to the Front.
Company G had no more than left the
field than Company B of Central High
School was marched before the judges by
Captain Rockwell. a hearty ovation
was rendered them by the Centralites in
the stands. a great deal of attention
was paid TO this company. because 1t
was known as the strongest company in
the regiment. The first eight numbers
were gone through in manner promis-
ing success, but in the ninth, Captain
Rockwell in marching in the line,
turning, and advancing" ventured too
near the grand stand and before he
could change position his company was
hopelesS!y tied up with the stand. The
next number only increased his en-
harrassment and it was some minutes
before he got himself and company
Strengthened out.
Company E Shows Snap.
Company E. OF Business. under COM
maad O. Captain Warner, was the next
to take the field They gave snappy
EAHlDIUOH-
This company executed the maneuvers
in nineteen and a half minutes, the
shortest time on record In going
through the manual of arms the COM
fdny showed us strong point.
Company I Pleases All.
Company I, of Central, was next on
the field. This company drilled In d
way that pleased all.
ny
in manner that won applause from
all present. the only feature which was
not up TO the standard being the way
the men broke when they formed lines.
The manual of arms was presented
with such precision, however, that 9TH
er faults We're largely forgotten.
Company A Formidable.
Company a. Of Central, under the
command Of Capt. W. w. Klopfer. was
the last on the program, but the way
they drilled scared the other companies
They went through their numbers up to
the twenty-seyenth without an error
but the other numbers following were
more raggedly executed. Going through
the manual of arms was q source of
great pleasure to the supporters of this
company and brought forth storms Of
applause.
After the drill was over it was as hard
To foretell the winner as before the
manegvers began. Every company
Te1ade Several minor mistakes, and move
ments done well by one were badly done
b. others. The two Business companies
both put up good steady drills, Captain
Hart's company doing exceedingly well.
Company B started well and drilled well
at times. but the men lost confidence
after running down the grandstand II
would be hard 70 tell the difference be-
tween the efficiency OF Companies
and A
Company E took the shortest time to
60 through the maneuYers. and Com
pany the longest
Company G consumed 26Ia minutes
Company B. % minutes; Company Z,
1872 minutes; Company l, 231z minutes,
| and Company a. 29la minutes.
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TRANSFER COMPANY
MAY BUILD a SHED

The protest of the North Capitol and
lexington Citizens Association against
granting a permit TO the Blue Line
Transfer Company, belonging TO the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, for the
erection of a stable and shed on the
southeast corner Of r and Third streets
northeast, has been disregarded by the
District Commissioners. 4 hearing was
held on the subject last week.
Engineer Commissioner Biddie said to-
day that he could not see any reason
why the permit should not be granted.
and Commissioner Macfarland has APP
proved the application.
The Washington times., 1905-05-24
TORTURIN(l, D|SFIGlJRING1
Humours, Eczemas, Itcilings,
and CEafings Cured by
CulIcura

The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema, the fright.
ful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss
of hair and crusting of the scalp, as
in SCALED head the facial disfigure-
mcnt, as in pimples and ringworm:
the awful suffering of infants, and
anxiety of worn-out parents, as In
milk crust, letter, and sale rheum, -
alleeEland remedy of almost super
human virtues to successfully cope
with them. That Cuticura Soap,
Ointment, and Pills are such stands
proven beyond ali doubt by the testi-
ruony of the civilized world.
Cu,icura Soap Ointment and Pills sold throughout
the world Potter Drug Chem CoTfs Sole PFoprietoEs,
boston. rs- Send for " How to Cure Skin Humours.
The Washington times., 1905-05-24
THE PALAIS ROYAL
A. LISNER

Do you notice that the Mill and Factory Sale bringing you
expensive things and saving dollars the COST Dresses
that will be quoted later the beautiful seen at this or that
party wedding this that mountain resort
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Company G Begins.

The first company TO go through the
PAGES yesterday was Company G Of
business High school. commanded by
Capt. Ringgold Hart.
After presenting his company 10 the
judges Captain Hart began The drill.
Company G put up a fine exhibition.
and but few, if any. mistakes were made
that were visible from the grand stand.
The foot movements of the company
were nearly perfect. and the way the
squads covered down the files. and the
eoolness of the men and officers made it
apparent that Captain Hart had done
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ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

in order. The orator of the day will
be Mai. Holmes Conrad.
After the exercises at the monument
the procession will reform and march
TO the mound in Christ churchyard
which will be decorated with flowers.
vnllev will be fired by the Light Infan-
try and taps will be sounded.
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Government Omcials There.

Government officials were there,
among them being Commissioners Mac
farIand, West. and Biddle, the Chinese
minister, Superintendent of Public
Schools A T. Stuart. Capt. Allison
Nailor, members of the board of educa-
tion. and the principals of the different
schools.
The board of judges is composed of
Capt Meriwether I. Walker, corps OF
engineers chairman First Lieut.. George
H. Spalding, corps OF engineers. and
First Lieut.. Ulysses S. Grant, corps OF
engineers. These judges will decide.
alter all the companies have drilled,
which enc is entitled 10 first place,
award the prize flag. the red ribbons,
ard the Allison Nailor medal.
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TO ARRANGE TRIP.

The Friendship Veteran Fire Associa-
ton viii hold meeting at their hall
in Alfred street tonight when final ar
rangementS will be made for the trip
by the association TO Hagerstown on
June &.
The Washington times., 1905-05-24
FOR FIREMEN's BENEFIT,

Capt, Joseph E Willard has sent to
Kenneth Ogden a check for s5 for the
benefit of the Reliance and Relief Fire
Companies. who recently gave a lai-a-
strel show in this city
The Washington times., 1905-05-24
RUSSIAN PRINCESS DEAD;
VICTIM OF MENINGITIS

ST. PETERSBURG May 2a.-The
Princess Natalie, the youngest daugh-
ter of the Grand Duke Constantine, died
today OF meningitis.
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CADETS SHOW FINE
FORM IN DRILLS
five Companies Appear Be-
fore the Judges.
GRAND FIELD DAY AT PARK
Great Throng of Students and Their
Friends Witness Splendid Mill
tary Exhibition.

Today at o'clock VIII see the begin
ming of the end" of the High School
competitive drill. Today the company
winning the prize Will be announced.
Today pandemonium viii be let loose
when the announcement is made and
the strain under which the boys and
girls have been for the last few days will
be broken
After the last of the five companies
have finished drilling, and while Colonel
Lybrand is maneuVering with the regi-
ment. the judges will be counting up the
averages of the different companies, and
when they have finished, the whole reg
iment will be drawn M in battle array
and the winning company called forward
to receive the prize flag, the red rib
bons and the Allison Nailor medal.
Today the order of drill is as follows:
Company H, Western Hill School, Cap
tain Campbell: Company c. Mckinley
Manual Training School, Captain Cum
ningham; Company K, Mckinley Man
ual Training School. Captain lOurand: /:
Company f, Eastern High School. Cap
tain Linthicum. and Company D, Nc
Kinley Manual Training School, Cap
tain Fulton.
First Days Exhibition.
oOllC 1etVp5 DtupiS AllISSSSu the 4iSl
days program OF the High School drills
a. the American League Park. Five
companies went through the PAGES. the
first taking the field at O'Clock and
the last leaving at 6:I5. taking a little
over two hours ID complete the pre-
scribed sixty numbers. Each command
was given thirty minutes in which to
carry out the program, and all sue
ceeded IN getting through within that
time.
About o'clock the crowd began to
pour into the park, and half an hour
later the stands We're packed with root
ers. a near view showed the stands to
be packed with q crowd OF pretty girls,
decked III their gayest attire and wear
ing the ribbons or waving flags OF their
sc hool or faVorite company, while here
and there could be seen the parents OF
scme of the boys, distinguished from
the rest by their lack OF gay color.
Many cadets of the companies not drill
ing We're IN the stands watching the
drill 10 ascertain their relative merits.
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a Follower oS Grip.

Many persons find themselves affected
with a persistent cough after an attack
Of the grip AS this cough can be
promptly cured by the use OF Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy it should not be
allowed to run on until 1t becomes
troublesome. Fer sale by all druggists
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CAPT. Il. F. CUNNINGHAM,
Company c, "Tech" School.

everything in his power to bring a win
ming company upon the field. When
Hart had put his company through the
numbers he marched them in front OF
the judges. 1t was then the Business
students let the cadets know that they
appreciated their efforts, by yell that
could be heard 4 mile.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

a little later challie, cashmere, French
flannel and the like will be needed,
while for the weeks of warm weather
there is long list of materials which
are quite as available as lawn. Again,
the frill at the collar can be of lace or
embroidery if preferred.
The jacket is made with fronts and
backs. The backs are tucked from
shoulders to waist line and are full be-
low that point while the fronts are
tucked to yoke depth only. There is a
box pleat at the centre front and the
sleeves are in shirt waist style, but the
neck is finished with the wide roll-over
collar that is both becoming and salts
factory for morning wear.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is four yards twenty
seven, three and half yards thirty
two or two and half yards forty-four
inches wide with one and half yards
OF insertion to trim as illustrated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
THE NEW SCARFS.

The fat scarfs often shade through
tones of one color and are to be had
in any of the seasons colOrings. Mar
abou scarfs of similar size and shape
are also offered in many colorings, and
these are little cravats, similar in
shape to those made in fur last winter,
but fashioned now of ostrich, marabou,
chiffon, tulle or lace.
These cravats meant TO cncircle the
throats and cross in front or on the
shoulder, are made in varying lengths,
as were the fur cravats, but one of
the most attractive models is compara-
lively short One rounded is caught
up across the other with Il little clus-
ter of artificial flowers, matching in
color the hat or frOck with which the
cravat is warn.
Made of closely set little frills Of
tulle, chiffon or Valenciennes lace, this
model is charming accompaniment to
the light frock, and will often supple
ment the transparent collar and chem
isette or guimpe very acceptably.
. Itlt ult, lOu Sllllllul oNillS VI oOlt
lace laid over sheer silk with veil
ing of chiffon, and bordered by mar
row line of ostrich or marabOu or by
a ruchinG of little frills of lace or silk.
Long straight scarfs are made, like
the little cravats, of little overlapping
frills of sheer stuff or lace, and one
beautiful imported scarf of this shape
had triple frills of chiffon for border,
while the centre of the scarf was COW
cred throughout its length by huge
white silk and velvet poppies with
touches of yellow and green at their
hearts. The popples were applied
fatty to chiffon and silk foundation
and their great loose crinkled silk
outer petals overlapped each other
Newark Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
THE EMANCIPATEp WOMAN.

The new woman seems to have "evo-
luted" to the point where it is a matter
of doubt as to which is now really
the weaker SEX" At least, there are
some woman who evidently consider
themselves physically superior to those
who were once regarded as lords of
creation. In all times of danger the
safety of women and children has
been supposed to be the first consid-
Grafton. 1t is different now, at least
In some quarters. "Save the men
first" was the cry of Nine Cast. own
er and skipper of the motor boat Ca
mile, when the rescuers from French
warship got on board her poor little
craft to snatch her and the rest of the
crew from the violence of the sea.
"Save the men firstw 1t sums up in
q sentence the attitude Of emancipated
women.-Indianapo News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
TEA TABLE FURNISHINGS.

A new idea in household furnishings
Is tea table on which is spread
cloth having a white background with
graceful design in blue. AS setting
for a blue and white china or for use in
n room done in Dresden colors this Is
very effective and pleasing variation
from the regulation tea table, with its
fancy cover embroidered in white,
or with plain white squares Of
damask. They are made of light
weight material, something like Jap
anese crepe, are inexpensive and har-
monize very well with the light, airy
summer draperies. With tea set Of
old blue china one of these covers is a
pleasing accompaniment, but even
without family heirlooms it makes an
agreeable substitute for the everlasting
white used during the most Of the year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
A SCIENTIFIC TRICK,

In making ornamental designs and
various other things, especially photo
graph frames, it is desirable to be
able to draw an oval.
OF course you know all about the
old method Of drawing ovals with the
aid Of two pins and piece of string,
but l don't believe you have ever
heard that very satisfactory oval Of
any desired size and proportions can
be drawn with pair of compasses as
easily as q circle can be drawn.
All that is necessary is to wrap your
paper around a cylinder Of proper
size-it may be round ruler, cur
tain pole, round post or column, q
stove pipe or a large or small bottle,
according to circumstances. The
length of the oval will be equal to
the diameter Of the circle which the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
AMERICAN WOMEN IN PARIS.

The women folk from across the
Straits or across the wide Atlantic are
instantly to be detected from their
Gallc sisters. Take the Rue de Ia
PaiX; it is the stalking ground at this
minute of every lady traveller in the
town. 1t presents not only a study in
nations, but study in female hero
worship. Say, ma, do you see those
sweet hats across the road?" ejacu.
lates a feminine voice that we "sus'
picion' belongs to Chicago. What a
lovely tulle ruff says another, EN-.
bracing the shop front in the excess
of her enthusiasm.
| have discovered an American lady
of long residence IN Paris, and well
versed in the art of dress. To her l
put delicate question, which would
never dare to resolve on my own ac.
count. (Which are the better dressed,
when they come to Paris, English or
Americans" l asked. Like fash
the answer came, "The Americans" 1
requested an explanation. 81 suppose
the answer isl she said, that my
countrywomen are more adaptable than
yours. They are quick and eager for
new ideas. 1 have only noticed that
adaptability in one class in England;
the aristocracy. The smart woman in
London is very smart. But what
would you term your upper middle
classes-the daughters of bankers and
professional men, even of members of
Parliament-the less well turned out
than ours. l think the chief fault lies
the desire of the Englishwoman to
dress picturesquely. The result is that
she often attains an effect which re-
minds us of liberty art curtains-every
pretty, but not suitable for clothes.
again, In hats, think the Ameri-
cans have it. They may speak infe-
rior English, but they wear better hats
than the average Englishwoman."
There was no shadow Of hesitation
in the decision. VIII the verdict be
unanimously received2-Paris Letter to
Pail Mall Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
p--TH1gs~
iAsl2~ssMD~Wea

Green gloves are trifle garish.
There are elbow gloves in lemon yell
low silk.
The robe gown is a tremendous con-
venience.
Everybody is wearing linen, white
or colored.
Patch pockets on the outer blouse
are handy.
What q smart little air the black
velvet collar gives to a white linen
jacket.
A different chain of beads to match
every frock is the rule Of the partic-
ular ones.
Those pretty petticoats of pale COL
ored lawn have their uses with gowns
that match.
Net gowns are in high favor. One
buys the white net and has 1t dyed
the desired color.
Stripes are coming into favor again,
and after the long reign of checks they
are rather relief.
The all flower hat is not much in
evidence this season, delicate straws
and laces taking precedence.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
THE CARE OF LINENS.

Every housewife delights in having
nice linens for her table, and those Of
heavy damask are cheaper in the end,
as they wear longer and look infinitely
better than the light weight linens.
The thinner cloths can be starched ever
so little, thereby giving the appearance
Of heavier weight. This Snust be done
carefully, for stiffiy starched table
cloth is unslghtly, to say, the least.
In buying table linen 1t is well to re-
member that check pattern in plain
or elaborate blocks with warp and
woof running straight across both
ways is better bargain than a floral
or curved pattern that costs the same;
for the check pattern is more easily
manufactured, and, in consequence, a
better quality of linen is put into cloth
of this design than into fancy patterns
at the same price.