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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22
fN1 ORE young girls would have !

NMoRE young girls would have a
pretty noses if they realized that
whatever food goes into the mouth
viii ultimately show its effects upon the
face" observed the April Grandmother,
''but, unfortunately, they rarely appreci-
ate the evils of an ill-advised diet until its
effect upon the nose becomes mortifyingly
obvious. Often the scarlet nose caused by
indigestion is not only accompanied By
blotched cheeks and dull eyes, but by a
multiplicity Of tiny lines running from the
outer corners of the eyes and the mouth.
These are liable to deepen at rapid rate,
and in a few years will become burrows
unless strictly regulated diet promptly
overcomes the indigestion, which more
quickly destroys beauty than any ether
physical infrmity.
Therefore the girl who would have a
pale nose should show that she respects
her stomach by eliminating from her diet
whatever is Of greasy nature, such as
meats served with gravy and fish dressed
with sauce. She will refrain from eating
fruit puddings and heavily frosted cakes
aud firmly refuse to quench her thirst
with milk-diluted coffee and tea, although
she may separately take any of the trio
The best beverage with which to cure in
digestion is a cup of hot water in which q
small spoonful of salt has been dissolved
"sometimes the nose assumes an ugly
yelIowish tinge, while the cheeks and CHR
remain prettily pink or opaquely white
This condition is an indication that the
liver is more or less out of order and that
the stomach will be the better for diet
including plenty Of cooked fruits and mod
erately cool water. which, however, should
be used at all times, as the iced fluid is a
shock to the stomach lining when the
weather is warm and to the entire system
when the weather is cold.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22
orchids supplant Violets.

IA TOILETS for street wear have COM
v pletely gone out of fashion, and in
place the orchid reigns A season ago
certain New York beauty could always
be distinguished from afar because she
invariably wore this exotic flower. Now
she is being initiated, and the demand for
orchids is so great that florists find 1t diff
fcuit to supply them. In wearing them
the correct thing is to have two, backed
by a few delicate sprays Of asparagus
fern aud tied with satin ribbon exactly
matching the flowers in shade. They
must be pinned on four inches above the
waist line, where they come in close to
the figure and form a most decorative
effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22

so efficient, and to make her little home
attractive as was her former domain she
must do much Of the daintier work her
self. Or if now economy must be con-
stantly consulted, then the daughter of
the house should assuredly be able to
make the luncheon or dinner table charm
ing with a simple but effective display of
flowers.
In the artistic arrangement of flowers
on a dining or luncheon table the kind of
vase used plays most important part,
and if economy is to be practised every
thing depends upon the size and shape Of
the vases. With only a small number of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22

a week she will change the water in all
the vases each morning and cut off about
an inch of the stems of all those which
have not yet commenced to fade or droop.
This last may be a somewhat tedious
task when there are many vases to be
attended to, but assuredly few mo-
ments spent thus in prolonging life, even
of salt, also, sprinkled III the water will
help to keep cut flowers from losing their
fresh. brilliant color.
~ ~ II
MOST important is it, if the poor cut
Flower is to live long to give forth its
beauty to the world. that the vase
should be wider at the top than at the base,
and above all not of the goose necked style,
which squeezes in the stems in such al
way that the water cannot soak through
to the bloom nor air penetrate to keep
the water sweet Then, too, it is gen.
orally extremely difficult TO arranged
flowers attractively in goose nccked
vase, which clutches the flowers in tight
together just before they need TO spread
out aud allows the stems to spread use
lessly below. For the very short stemmed
flowers, as violets, sweet peas or more es-
pecially orchids, the stems of which are in
comparison so tiny for the flower, a far
more satisfactory receptacle than a cut
glass or silver bowl is a low, wide vase
covered with a wire screen, through
which each individual flower or fern is
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22
Dutch Copper Vase with Yellow Chrys.
anthemums and Autumn Oak Leaves.

flowers a table can look quite charming
if tall, very narrow vases are employed,
for they will require but two or three
roses or carnations and but small bunch
of violets or sweet peas to look quite
amply filed. -Four, or possibly six, such
vases, with a centre high vase of the
same design and few pieces of fern,
strips of smilax or autumn leaves ranged
about the embroidered centre piece, and
the table is sure to excite delightful COM
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22

EXPERIENCE is another great aid In
the artistic arrangement of flowers, for
it takes a little time to learn that
short stemmed flowers, as violets, garde-
Mas, sweet peas and few varieties OF
roses, require a short bowl shaped vase to be
kept in graceful order, that such flowers
as carnations should not be placed in a
vase too spreading at the neck, and that
long stemmed American Beauties, chrys-
anthemums, lilies, &C., will be the more
effective according to the length of the
vase in which they are contained. About
the arrangement of the vases in the room
experience or perhaps intuition only will
bring that sense of the artistic which
places a bowl of sweet narcissus on some
stand or table where its fragrance can be
at once enjoyed, or puts a wide branch of
vivid autumn leaves or wild flowers just
where their brilliant color will give the
best effect in the room. Only experience,
too, can teach how to mass in one vase
or bowl a heterogeneous mixture Of diff
ferent kinds of fragrant or bright hued
buds fresh from the garden and have
them appear like anything but a minia-
ture rainbow.
The girl who has grown to love flowers
will be only too glad to do all in her
power to give as long life as she can to
the blooms and plants which can do so
much to keep alive in house throughout
the longest and dreariest winter some of
the happy spirit of summer. Even when
fresh flowers are sent in several times in
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22
White Roses and
Ferns In a Delft. Vase.

all for want of the slightest attention.
Surely the daughter of the house upon
whose shoulders rests the duty of making
all bright and happy about her should
see to it that plants and living flowers
shall grace her abode in plenty through
ont those months when the hours Of sum
shine are limited and the bleakness OF
out of doors must be dissipated by the
cheer and brightness within.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22
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N summer of course the question of table
and household decoration is readily an
Aswered, for even if there is no private
garden every field and every roadside is
offering its donation of bright flowers.
Not until the last scarlet maple leaf has
dried up and been covered by the snow
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tend dinners, but girls who are to be
debutantes of next season will be allowed
to go occasionally to dinners this winter,
particularly during the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays, while luncheons are
permissible for them at any time and,
indeed, form one of their chief amuse-
ments.
There is no place where girl can more
markedly show her breeding than at the
table. Her refinement, her thoughtful
ness and her daintiness come conspicuous
ly into play here, and whether she be
hostess or guest there are certain well
defined rules she must observe.
AS hostess you girls have responsible
ties, and the success of your luncheon or
dinner depends on the manner in which
you meet them. To begin with give
thought to the seating of your guests,
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35 MISSES

Z n every English home one of the chief
duties deyolying upon the daughters of
the house is the arranging of the how-
ers which each morning are brought in
fresh and fragrant from the garden,
greenhouse or conservatory. Over Lere
there is not so much of the real country
life as is enjoyed by our English sisters,
but it is certain that as each year more
and more months are being spent out
of town the American girl is COM
ing to appreciate to the full the many
charms Of simple outdoor life and is
quickly learning to derive as much
pleasure from the gardens and hothouses
on her fathers country estate ns she
finds during the winter months in the less
health giving pleasures afforded in large
city.
One is apt to hear it stated positively
that flowers or plants can only be eff
fectively arranged by a hand possessing
an inherent talent for the work, yet no
adage could be more incorrect. With al
real love for flowers and perhaps Il small
degree of natural artistic sense any girl
can with just a few plants and flowers
transform the poorest room into charm
ing boudoir. while a veritable delight toI
the eyes is a simple drawing room decor
ated with numerous bowls and vases con-
tanning all kinds and varieties of sweet
smelling roses, carnations or sweet peas,
enhanced in charm by more striking butt
less fragrars chrysanthemums or dahlias
And fortunately love for flowers does
not have to be born in one. but can be
quickly cultivated by mere intercourse.
It is impossible to associate for long,
with any object innately beautiful with
out being imbued with a keen APP
probation of and sympathy with the
beautiful, and as in all art or nature
nothing can ever equal the perfect lowell
ness of the tiniest flower, so love forl
the beauty of flowers is soon acquired.
and once the appreciation is there girl
can soon arrange them in ways ever varied
and ever exquisite.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-22

OW that the season for enter
tanning is approaching, lunches
and dinners will begin to play an
important part in the pleasures of
the day. Only girls who are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
PRETTY WEDDING.

Ooe of The most beautiful home mar.
riages, solemniz,d with the Impressive
ring service, Rev. joe. r. Sewer official.
ing. took place yesterday evening at the
residence of Ne. aud Mrs. Jas. K. Pick
In. Gil Qaesn stree, when Miss Alice
G rude Pickin became the brideof Mr..
Arthur NJ. Dawson, formerly of Book
lyu, but for the past four years With the
Emeron Steam Pump o., this city.
Ths parlor resembled conservatory OF
plants end Ajwers when Miss Pickin
entered, carrying BRIDES roses and
gowned 10 white liberty satin with pearl
trimmings and WEARING an heirloom OF
pearls in her hair. Che was accom-
panied by her maid of honor Mis-
Bertha Peake, attired 10 pink organdle
aud pleading carnations. Mr.. CARL w.
Sh .ffsr acted ss best man. The cere-
mony was performed beneath a bower OF
palms. while Mrs George Warheld so.t
l. rendered MendelSsohn's Wedding
March. Mrs. Dawson is a charming and
popular girl, and er Joys host OF friends
and admirers amongst the younger
society. Mr.. Dawson is a prominent
member of the Yong Mems Senate, and
holds an important and trustworthy po-
sition 10 his chosen profession. After
delicate refreshments bad been served,
Mr.. aud Mira Dawson were showered
With many sincere and merry wishes by
hose present, and given Japanese bon
voyage to their honeymoon 10 the
northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
TIE CITY BONDS.

In en- advertisement published in the
G zstie the e a1ce committee of the
City Council s,s'e that limited amount
of bonds Of the city, bearing four per
cent in eFest, will be sold Applications
to purcba,e these bonds have been fire..
queutly made to the city officers bot IS
It was the plan Of the COMM tee not to
place he bonds on sale until this time,
none hiss heretofore been offered. 1t Ia
a matter of sstsfsc ion AID pride that
without any effort having been made
Except to send circulars, inviting per-
sons to make exchange of the old bonds
for new onts) the holders OF 1915, 900 OF
the old bends have accepted the new for
the old issue. The bonds of 1879 are
subject to call, and The amount received
from the sale OF the bonds of 1908 will
be used to retire al equal amount OF the
issue Of 1879. These bonds are con-
sidered q safe aud sure Investment,
especially as they and the coupons are
receivable for all axes and dues to the
city Of aoy kind or description.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
THE HOLOOMB MEETINGS.

The women's service at the HOlcjmh
meeting yesterday afternoon was well at
teuded 10 spits of the inclement wealth
or. The hour was spent in song, prayer
and praise, and many testified as to the
blessings they bad enjoyed since the
meeting began. Lest night the evsngel'
ist preached another foe sermon to q
fair sized audience. A chorus was sung
at the night service by the little folks
1t had been intended by the director,
Mr.. Rouutree, to have them located In
the gallery, as an echo choir, but on &C.
couHt of the rain, the attendance Wss
necessarily cut down, so the little ones
took their position in front of the altar.
Another childreD's service Is being held
this afternoon.
Announcements for next Sunday in
clude a "SrilI Greater Mems Meeting"
when Mr.. Holcomb will preach on "The
Mao who Lacked OGe Thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
EIGHrEEN.YEAR SENTENCE.

Henry Mason, colored, who was ar
rested about two weeks ago at the in
stance Of Mss Jessie Windsor, WAS SEN
fenced to confinement In the peniten-
tIsry for eighteen years by the Corpora
ton Court today.
The comp ainsnt, who Is sixteen years
old, testified TIA, Mason met her on
Duke street near Patrick, at night, seiz' d
her by beth wrists, threw her to the
ground, and standing over her, perpeira-
ted other indignities upon her. The ac-
cused denied any knowledge of the af-
fair, pretending that be was not The
man. Daring the complsinaut's testi-
mony the courtroom was cleared.
Mason was sent back to the county
jail for safe keeping. He has been con.
Ened there since the commission Of the
assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
LOCAL OPTION.

Rev. James Cannon, jr., Chairman
of the legislative committee Of the
s ate Auti.S IloOn l. ague, yesterday in
Richmond issued signed a'ement, In
which he Gays thst"ss sooD as conditions
justify il" local option elections will be
held in Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk,
NeWport News, Per smonth and other
"wet" communities. The statement Of
Mr.. Cannon goes further, and declares
that no ooe is authorized to say what
the league will do with reference to
S sts-Wide prohibition, end that this
matter will not be considered until the
next annual convention of the body,
which will be held in Norfolk on Feb
TuarY 10, 1909.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
LOCAL RREYITIES.

Alva Aerle, No. S7l, Fnterual Ofdel
of Z .gles, at a meeting held Wednesday
mig BIT, decided 10 purchase home.
The Southern Railway has announced
tat after the first day Of January, 1909,
the sale OF liquors would be discontinued
OF the dining cars.
Alta meeting of the Alexandra Light
Infantry 1t was decided to rent Armory
Hall for a skating rink to Washing
tonisn on certain nights Of the week.
The dancing class which has been held
at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday
evenings has closed until a ter the holt
days and therefore, will not meet tonight.
A team representing the Y. N. 5. l..
and one representing the Cardinal Ath.
lehc Club, played game of basketball
a, the Y. M. 3. L. hall last night which
was won by the former, by score OF
20 to 4.
10 consideration of his long service as
a member OF the FIRE department, the
District of Oolumbis Commissioners
yesterday appointed Deputy Chief Eugin-
etr Frank J. Wagner to the position
made vacant by the death of Chief
E gineer William T. Belt.
She was indeed magni6cently beautiful.
Her hair was galaxy # golden sunbeams,
and crowne1 her head like the golden diadem
of Aurora. Her eyes were tender, tender as q
little tuit.e dove, with the light blue color Of
a sapphire sea. Her nose and lips were az
moulded from the face OF Venus, tonly
more perfect, if that is pos,ible). When she
spoke her voice seemed as music from out the
Garden of Paradise; and she murmured:
"Say, Gull, me names Maggie Mcguire, an
come 10 de Aut' stand to wrsstle wit pound
OF dem Aut' sausaRes, ste? Sylvan Blond
helm, The Auth stand, City Market.
There is only one place at whifh TO &c! fancy
eit.edge Turkeys, home killed and dressed.
Order one for your Christmas dinner, do 1t
now. Don't wait until it is too lste to get
one. Leave your order with me tomorrow,
Geo. X. Bender, City Market.
I'M. Petit jr., 725 King street, has just
closed contracts for the Digest lot OF Virginia
turkeys ever brought to this city. He has
o. dere1 them to be dressed on Monday, ne-
rember q, and will have them on sale the
day. ~
Now is the time TO order Christmas wreaths,
Christmas bells in all sizes, palms (special)
So cents; ported Narcissus, ferns, and cut
flowers FIR the holidays. The Mrs. F. J.
Kramer, F.oral Company.
dec12 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
CORPORATION COURT.
Nudge L. O. Barley presiding. ]

[Judge L. O. Barley presiding.]
Com. VS.. Lee browns, indicted fol
breaking into the dwelling Of John
S anton, colorsd; plea of guilty entered
aud prisoner sentenced to serve six
months 10 jail and 10 pay fine OF five
dollars.
Com. vs.. Henry Mason, celored, in
dcted for an attempt at rape; jury aud
verdict of guilty and prisoner sentenced
to serve Is years 10 the penitentiary.
Com. VS.. Albert A. Sampson, indicted
for kidnapping q child; jury and verdict
Of not guilty aud prisoner discharged.
Com. VS.. Lucy Shepherd, indicted for
the larceny of a gold watch; jury and
verdict of four months 10 Jail.
Nellie Whiting was sppointed admin
istratrix of the estate OF Wm. Il. Whit
ing, all colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.

A boiler tube of the steamer Trenton
blew out yesterday afternoon when the
steamer was nearing Riverside. The
steward, a colored mao, who vas asleep
near the boiler at the time, was seriously
scalded by the explosion. The injured
man was later placed aboard of the
Baltimore steamer Acme Arundel,
which arrived at this port about one
o'clock this morning. The steward was
catrred to Warrington where he was
placed la 8 hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

Christmas is but one week of, but, so
iar, there is but little animation 10 bust
ness circles hertabouts. Some mer-
chants report satisfactory sales, but
Others complain of slackness in business.
Most of the stores are stocked with
Christmas supplies, AID many pretty
and useful articles are being exhibited.
Most OF the display, however, consist Of
toys and devices intended to please the
younger generation. As has been the
case for years, many people are visiting
Washington for the purpose of examin-
Ing end purchasing holiday goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
DISMISSED WITH AN ADMONI-
TION.

Among the caves before the Police
Court this morning was that of man
who had been cited to appear to show
cause why he should not be fined for
procuring liquor for friend to whom
sslooukeepers cannot furnish stimulants
under the provisions of the Byrd law.
The accused nowledged that be had
procured the liz Tor for the man. JUS
tice Ca on dismissed the case with an
admonition. he told the accused that
repetition of the Otfeuse, however, would
render him liable to 6ue of not less
than $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

The motion pictures at the three
amusement houses tonight are of the
first order and those who attend will
be delightfully."- entertained. The talking
and silent pictures ut the Alexandra
Amusement Co.,, the pictures at the
Elite aud the vaudeville entertainment
and pictures at the Opera House la
night we're pronounced of high order.
Come out tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.

Mrs. Faniel Petit, living on south
Lee street, was operated on at the
Alexandra Hospital this morning, and
Ce ariau section performed by DR..
NJ. D. Delaney, assisted by Drs. w.
n. Warfeld. VIM. Smith aud z. l..
wilkins. Both mother and baby are
doing we'll. This lie the fret operation
of this kind performed in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
THE WEATHER.

The weather was rainy aud cold last
night. A heavy fog hung over the river
this morning, rendering navigation diff
icult. The Norfolk steamer was delayed
two hours in arriving at this port In con-
sequence. The weather today has been
threatening and gloomy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
POLICE COURT.

[Justics Fl. B. Caton presiding.
The following CaIss we're disposed OF
this morning;
Gable Jackson, a cOlOred boy, charged
with stealing iron from the Southern
RsilSaY yard, vas 6oed IS.
Two young meu, charged with dis
orderly conduct and fighting, were dis
missed.
Thos. Farmer, charged with violating
the Byrd law, was dismissed with an sd-
mOnition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
PERSONAL.

Mt. Il. S.. George Tucker was In this
city yes,srday evening aud held con-
ferences With a number Of his friends
relative to the guberoatorial Domins-
ton. Mr.. Tucker is very popular In
Alexandria and vicinity aud h's many
friends here assure him OF their warm
support 10 the gubernstorisl rsce.
The Junior Card Club was very
charminsly nteltained last plight oy
Miss George French, at her home on Al
fred street. The pref y prizes were won
nv Miss Jean Brent aad Mr.. Edward
FaWcett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
THE FIRE AT NEW ALEXANDRIA

The house destroyed by FIRE at New
Alexandria yesterday belonged to and
was occupied by MIS-. Ella DOdson and
not Me-. Taylor, as was published. The
house was insured. 1t ia supposed thai
the fire was caused by defective 6ue,
Others, however, think spark from 6
fire kindled by people engaged In hog
killing blew on the roof OF the building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
BARN DESTROYED.

A barn at Wellington, Prince Will
liam county, belonging to Mr.. Samuel
G.. Lunt, of this city, was burned yes
terday morning, with Its contents. The
barn was insured. 1t is supposed that
drunken man, who slept In the build
Ing Wednesday night, set 1t sfre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
DEATH OF MRS. MARSHALL.

Mrs. Rachael L. MTstall, wife Of
Nc. Thomas J. Marshall, died at her
home, 9l9 Montgomery street, on Wed.
nesday. The deceased was 80 years old
aud she vas a ra.ive of Prince William
county. The funeral took place this
afternoon. The services we're conducted
by Mr.. James p. Woody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
UIROUIT COURT FOR COUNTY.
1JudSe +. B. T. Thornton, presiding. I

Com. vs.. Harvey johnson, colored,
indicted for an assault on Lucy john
sou, bis sister-in.lsw; jury and verdict
OF guilty and prisoner sentenced to serve
three years In the penitentisry.
Court adjourned till Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18
Probabilities

70, this section rain this afternoon; gener-
sIlv fair tonight and Saturday: colde'; min
imam temperature tonight eighty be'o"
ves erly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18

The Red Gross Snos for tender feet.
The ladies' who wear the Red Gross
Shoe always wear g smile. S)ld only
by j. A, Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-18

Suitable Christmas Gift for your Hus-
hand, Sweetheart or Brother pair Of
those fue slippers at John A. Marshall
& Bro., 422 King street.