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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
=zI=TYANDPTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
CONCERT.

Seldom base the music lovers Of Alex.
andris had greater treat than va given
them last night ct the Young Peoples
Building, 10 the foe clncert rendered
By the Musurgia Club, of Washington,
under the efficient dictatorship of Mr.
Edgar Pries', A. r, NJ. O. NJ. The
whole programme was of such fine
der, that it would be bard 10 dlscrim-
mate 10 mentioning the most pleasing
numbers. The chords work was excel
Ieut, add the soloists we'll sustained the
reputation which they have already
gained. The reader, Mr.. Osllow, showed
marked ability 10 The dramatic line, as
we'll IS in the character stories. The
large audience showed their appreciation
of the entire programme by the hearty
Applause given each number. The club
will give another concert In this city on
the night OF the 30th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
THE COMING CELEBRATION.

The work of decorating buildings OF
King stree, and other ,horoughfsfes Is
sdll in progress, while the court o.
honor 90 Washington street is berg ad
vauced to completion.
A meeting OF the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company was held last nighl
a. which the orgsuiza ion made fi0sl
arrangements for participation 10 the
parade 90 the Goth Instant. The mem
beIs of the company will wear their new
uniforms on this occasion.
Messrs Ohsuucey & Bro. will pre-.
pare the corner stone Of the park which
will be lsid Oh the goth. On top the
words George Washington Park" will
will appear; on the sides The Names oil the
members of the "Gsorge Washington
Park Association will be cut.
Another meeting OF the executive
committee Of the George Washington
Pork Association was held last night at
the rooms of the Chamber OF Commerce.
The business 10 the maiBrrels ted to the
fiqal arrangements for the celebration Of
Homecoming Week. 1t was decided
tia, all members of The organization
should act with the committee.
The executive committee were inform.
ed today by telephone from Richmond
that the Richmond HowiizeIs st meet
ing last night formally accepted the in
vitaiion to take part in the parade on
the thiriieth and would have so men
with gans ADD caissons in line; also that
two companies of the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues had formally accepted
and the third company would take
action on the matter tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
WHO Will BE QUEEN 2

This is the question which appeals to
those who are sctiVe candidates for the
honor. Neither condition of the weather
nor kindred subjects appeal to those
who expect 10 hoOOr the city and have
paid the ladies a flsttering tribute of the
esteem in which they are held. All is
IN the dark SIS to who will wear that
besutful diamond suu-burst on exhibit
tiou In the store window OF r. c. Acton
& Sons. There are few who would not be
charmed with it. 1t is generally believed
that the contest will be between not more
than q half dozen ladies, but as school
giIls they hsve read the st ~ of "the
turtle and the hare'' and the leaders now
better not be caught sleeping on guard.
The following is the standing OF con-
testants for Queen OF Carnival to date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
PERSONAL.

Miss Gladys Jscqueliu Smith, dsugh
ter of Mrs. Lsrocbe Jatquelin Smith
was mfrried to Mr.. Edward HowlaDt
Graham, OF B]stoD, this afternoon IN
S.. Bar'holomew's Church, 10 New
York. TIE bride is niece OF COL
Ftaucis L. Smith, Of this city.
Mrs. James A. Harwood, OF Iowa,
is The guest of Mr.. AMI Mrs. Rogers
100 south Lee street. Mrs. Harwood II
regent of Washington Chapter Daugb'
ters of the American Revolution Of
Washington, Iowa, and is attending the
d. A. Z. congress now in session in
Washington, y. 0.
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testants for Queen Of Carnival to date.
TIE ARMORY SUE.

In the Corporation Court today Judge
Barley entered a finsl decree In the case
Of F. L. Slaymaker, captain, P. VS.. j.
Murphy ct al., the suit involving The
possession of Armory Ball. The Couli
holds that Slsymsker, as captain OF th'
Alexandra Light Infantry is entitled tc
possession OF the Armory property 80 faI
as P. ]. Murphy aud w. W. Demsine
are concerned aud they are perpetual
ly enoiDed aud restrained from inter
ferring 10 any way wiki the present Of
ficers of said company or any future Of
fcers 10 the exclusive and entire use o.
the krmorv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL.

Clara Moore, a bright mulstto ne
grsss, from Alexandria, was yesterday
in Richmond sentenced to elk months
10 the Alexandria Jail before Judge ed
muud Waidill, j., in the U 5. Dis
trict Court, for sending obscene letters
through the mail. TIE Objectionable
matter was directed to railroad en-
ploye. The prisoner is young woman,
a9d will be brought t. Alexandra this az
tsrnoon 10 the custody of Deputy Uaited
States Marshal John Murphy.
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POLICE OOuRT.

Justice Il. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
james Elmonds, colcred, emerged with
drunken and disoTderly conduct, was
fined IS
Hsrrie Davis, colored, charged with
cutting Fleming Williams, had his case
continued.
Edvard Skinner, cOlored, charged
with csrIyiog concealed weapons aud
with asssUldog Officer Nicholson With
knife, was 6oed $40 and given ak
months in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
DEATH OF ]. HARPER BERRY

Mr.. J. Harper Berry, 81 years old
for many years 8 resident OF Prince
Georges county, Nd, aud who haC
many friends in this city, died Yesterday
morning at bis home in Bilrimore.
Death was due to general debility. H'
had been sick for about six months. A
son, Mr.. Edwin Berry, of Washington,
and two small daughters-Mary aud
Ellen, OF Bsltmore-survive. The
funeral was held this afternoon, and the
remains will be brought TO this city TO-
morrow for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21

The Red Cross Shoes for tender feel
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoes slwsys wear a smile. Sold only
by J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
BASEB ALL.

The Regulars Bassebsll Club will
play the Baltimore Olympus Club on the
old fair grounds Saturday, April "a, ct
/ 80. The Baltimore Olympia Club is
oue OF the strongest l6 year old teams OF
Baltimore A good game is expected.
The lineup of the Regulars: Fiunell,
catcher; Massey, pitcher; Stearns, short
stop; Kuhn, fret base; N. Barnet
secood base; Hayden, third bsse; W.
Barnett, left field; Risdon, center field,
end Whaleu. right field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21

Funeral services for Margaret Eliza
beth, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James r Mansfield, whose death
occurred Monday we're he'd at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon at her parents
residence, on north Pitt street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21

For this section rain tonight and Thursday;
warmer tonight increasing east TO south
winds.
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200 Small MiId-cured E ster
Hams, (Swifts) IL lie Id
,oke Domestic Co

Altkinds OF Coal, Wood and Coke Best
quality and prompt delivery!atbottom prices
PhOne,s5. DBW. AITCHEsoN. l@ 20 til
Roysl street,
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PREACHING AT NJ. f. CHURCH
SOUTH TONIGHT.

D.. Forest J. Pre;tymsn, PRECEDING
elder Of the Wa-hiUglon district,
Methodist Episcopal Church S)uh will
preach 10 Washington Street Church at
1880 O'Clock this evening. Quarterly
conference will be held a $3.50 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21

Keep your feet dry, TRY pair o.
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. j.
4 Marshall d Bro, 422 King street.
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Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather ProbabiIities.

Sun rises tomOiro ct SIC and sets q; Ga
High water a; 9.H q. m. and 10 OIL p N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21

The first sho wing of Regal
Shoes in the city, John A Mar
Shall & Bro. Az King street.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

Aids to Correspondents

inches and hiDs IS inches An wen
proporuolec II not. where are ny
laulrsE An I too tail Tor nv aEe2
also. tell me how 70 comb nv hair be-
eo11i1Ely- oiy hair is quite thsek. bur uCr
very long have an oval face Are large
bows OF ribbon worn ca the hair any
u-orec What IS best Tor evening wear,
large OF small bows C1 rlbbClZ
What col0rs would I look best llZ My
hair and complexion are liChr. with cutie
a biz OF color in cheeks ShCuld AL
shades of tan be avoided CARINE-
Your measurements are all right ard
you are not a bit too tai
IL Is Cificult Tor me &c tel a person
how 20 arrange her hair becomingly. for
a style that would suit one person
would be almost impossible for another
Why not 50 20 a hairdresSer and have
her try several ways. then adopt the
one you ike best Large bows OF nib
bons are not worn on any but smaller
cniidren's heads. For evening. neither
large nor small bows are worn: merely
a band OF ribbon IS fastened around the
head.
II is impossible for ne 20 tell YOU
what colors YOU look best IN. for ones
decision IN this matter must be made
by the color OF her hair, eyes and com
plexiOn and the combination Of all
three IN your case I think tan should
be avoided.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
To Wax a Floor

Ny Dear Mrs. Adams
Would you please advise ne what Is the
cheapest and most satisfactory way 10 wax
floor FOR a dance? Kindly answer this
at your earliest convenience. as an pre-
pairing to give dance il the near future
MARGUERITE
The most satisfactory way can ad-
wise is 10 use liquid floor wax. Apply
1t with a brush. then polish it BY tying
canton flannel around your feet and
sliding up and down the hoor until you
get the finish you desire. Weights are
sold for polishing the floor. but It is not
necessary to buy them. for several pairs
Of feet viii do just as well
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

T1HE girl who always says what
she thinks is really not at all
the fortunate and independent
person that she imagines she
s. On the contrary. she is very much
10 be pitied. for she will make many
enemies and few friends; she will
miss many a good time. and in the
end she will gain nothing by her
frankness. Why should any one delib-
erately seek unpopularity? No one is
really forced to say unpleasant
things. no matter how true they may
be
IF Mary IS wearing a gown composed
Of vivid greens and yellows, she prob
ably chose It because she liked it, and
the open expression Of your opinion
viii only tend to make her dislike
you, not the dress
II you visit a house and do not like
he ARRANGEMENT Of the furniture. do
not say so. The owner may be your
favorite sister. but she will not love
you any better if you criticise her
judgment. Arrange your own belong
ings as you will; for other persons
you are not responsible.
In the same way. do not direct the
management Of the church fair unless
you have been asked to do so by the
committed What II mistakes are
uade by others. are you infallible:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Il OaAug z7RNaAo7

there is one)2 Or DO you greet the ladies
IN the receiving line on entering. and after
being served and chatting awhile. simply
take your leave without disturbing any
oneg The hours might be from TO Z.
and the receiving line being engaged. II
doesn't seem 10 me that you would dis
turb those who are entering 70 bid the
hostess goodbye. HUGHLINE.
IN such a case 1t is not necessary for
you 10 speak to the hostess or the
guest Of honor when you leave II you
are very dear friend OF either and
have something pleasant to say, it would
be proper for you to 90 so.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Bran Bags

Dear MrS- cyncS-
VIII vou kindly tell ne how to D1ko
bran bags2 Also tell ne II you think Il IS
necersary 20 have more than cne tooth
brush IN use. CAREFUL READER
To make the bran bags, mix equal
bran togerher. and 10 & pint add one
hall cup OF powdered soap To this add
about one ounce Of powdered 0rEis root.
FIJI small bags and use in the bath
Il s. q very good idea 70 keep several
toothbrushes IN use. for ii this way
you VIII be sure TO have one that Is
stif enough. When a brush is used too
steadily Z Is apt 70 become too soft
and while the hristieS should not bs
toe sla, they should be drm enough
70 do good woT'r
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
For a Thin Neck

Dear Mrs Syu,eS.
Nv neck is a little toe thin fo- ne 70
wear iay-doWn collars but 7 think Il you
vii tell me of a simple treatment ! VIII
sool &c able 10 improve its appearance
MARION.
You can improve the thin neck very
much by regular exercise, combined
with massage
Stand erect. with the back straight
and the shoulders down, bend the head
slowly forward until the chin rests on
the chest Then, while keep ny the body
still DoJonless. carry the head as far
back as possible. Repeat this exercise
ten times. then take ten deep breaths.
and. while keeping the BODY and shoul-
deTs m0tionless, lower the head slowly
toward each shoulder alternately
Be very careful that the shoulder is
not raised at the same time.
Now bathe the neck with hot water,
dry and begin 10 massage with warm
olive oil OF a mixture of equal parts Of
lanOlin and pure lard.
MasSsge in q circular movement with
the tips OF the fingers for ten minutes
II YOU viii practice exercise and mas
sage faithfully you viii soon be sur
prisec al the result.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
To Enlarge the Bust

Dear MS SFmes-
VIII you kindly repeat IN the paper the
formula OF the preparation 70 Be used
externally Tor charging the busta Please
give directions for Its use. and state II re-
suits are % be had quickly. and are thev
permanent? 6. c J.
Here Is the recipe 10 which I think
you refer.
LancEn ...... .- I ornre
Cocoa butte .-----..-.-..-.-....1 I ouree
Sweet almond oil -----....---. ounce
Put IN small bowl. set IN hot water IN
III melted. Beat rogetler and cool Each
night, after LAYING hot cloths OF bust rub
u IN by nassae.nS Eerfi~ and thorough
II IN circular direction Tor aftee1 min
ufeS
Wheiher the results viii be gained
quickly OF slowly i cannot say definite
y. for II always depends upon the indi-
ViduaL
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
To Cleanse the Face

Dear Ms Symes
I drive quite a good deal IN the sumner,
and as 7 have a fairly good Complexion
don't want 20 spoi Il by doing the wTczE
thing So viii you tell ne whelher e does
any harm 20 cleanse the face from dust
and din with warm water as soon as I
reach houes MABEL, g
IL would be better and less harmful 70
the skin II the face were cleaned with
some good cream instead of water
Cold cream should be used. too. when
one Is Ovsrheated and is tempted TO
cool on by bathing the face with
water.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Never Too Late

I'M 10 AUaIIIt
When meeting friends who have been
married a few months is it proper 20 con-
gratulate them thens or is il too Iate7
I neglected writing TO them Immediately
after the ceremony IGNORANT
II Is never too late to congratulate a
man after he has been married. The
woman is never congratulated. but she
can be offered good wishes.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Simple Cure for CorHs

Dear Ms. ~ mes.
VIII you kindly give me a simple remedy
FOR corns-sonething inexpensive, FOR I have
two OF three on each foot2 Can you
imagine what caused theu2 Nv shoes
don't seem a. al TOO rght. SUFFERER
Corns are largely the result OF boots
and shoes which do not NJ properly, and
are quite as frequently caused By wear
ing boots 100 large as too small C0rns
should never be cut, as the skin event
Ually becomes so hard through con
slant cutting that IL requires treatment
BY a professional chiropodist before any
relief can be obtained
The easiest way 70 cure q corn con-
sists in rubbing or scraping il after
the feet have been thoroughly soaked
in warm Soapy water.
A slice OF lemon OOund On the corn
every night will stop the pain
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

this to me?'' Then il, on unbiased con-
slderation, you find your remark is in
offensive, considerate and not too per-
sonal, you may with safety make It. but
not otherwise. The very feeting pleas
ure Of saying exactly what you think
cannot pay for the alienation OF your
friends and acquaintance. Even II the
frank expression OF your opinion gives
you most exquisite joy IL viii not suf-
fee when you have reached old age and
find yourself lonely and unloved.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
addressing a Wido1v

Dear Ms. Adams
Is It correct TO address letters 70 a widow
as Mrs. Henry Jones. using her late hus-
bands Christian name. OF merely as Mrs.
Jones or Is It optional7 CURIOUS.
You address Mrs. Jones exactly in the
same manner as you did when her nus
band was alive. just as her name is
printed on her visiting cards II is not
optional on your part as 70 how 10 ad-
dress her, but Il is on hers as TO how
she prefers 10 be addressed. and that
you can learn from her visiting card.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Jewels in Mourning

Dear Mrs Adams.
What length Of time should a daughter
wear no iewslry after her f2ther=s deashP
What length OF time should a mother not
wear jeWelry after her little boys death3
CAMILLE.
In either case pearls can be worn any
time after the funeral. Diamonds and
eolored stones and gold jewelry should
not be worn till deep black is discarded
and half mourning worn, which would
be in about nine months after the death.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
To Clear fhe Completion

Dear Ms Synes-
please give me recipe for something 70
be used externally 10 clear the complexion.
DESIRCUS.
for clearing the complexion. Rub the
face over. Just before washing IL. with
two teaspoonfuls OF flowers OF sulphur
mixed IN half a pint OF new miIk. This
mixture should stand a little while be-
fore il IS used on the face.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Tned -

Dear Ms SYmeS-
Ny feet get 50 tired after 7 have walked
azly distance. and as my business requires
ny walking a greater pan o. the day, l
would like 20 know what 70 DO 70 resi-
them. I don't 90 out much In the even
inEs 50 I could devote my time % any
treatment you advise. 7. r D.
When yCu reach home soak your feet
II water 70 which some coarse kitchen
salt has been added. Dry them care
fully and put on a pair Of clean stock
inEs. You viii find that your feet Will
be less tired Il you do not wear the
same pair Of shoes TWO DAYS in success
sion IL would pay you 20 own two OF
three pairs OF shoes. so that you may
change them frequently.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
For Brittle Hair

Dear Madam.
ny hair IS very brittle and the ends are
all sDlit- can you give me a remedy %
improve its condition2 FIRST CALL.
Massage your scalp twice a week with
a few drops OF petroleum This VIII
make the hair beautifully rich and
glossy. Plenty Of even brushing should
follow the trea tment 70 make Il really
elective
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

suggest corresponding. would it be all right
FOR me to co 50? MILE
No, you should not propose corre-
spending. II the man desires to have
you correspond with him ne will either
ask you personally before he leaves or
will write you 10 that effect after his
departure.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Leasing Cards

Dear Mrs Adams
VIII you kindly inform me in regard to
leaving cards in making the arst call?
Also, when Is It proper to leave the hus-
bands card?
ONE WHO WISHES TO KNOW.
When making your first cali you
should give your card 10 the servant,
il there is one, and If not you should
leave it IN some unobtrusive way when
you depart.
You leave your husbands card when
ever you make formal call
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Brofcr Snof

A-N L=aF MS. STmcE-
VIII yGu kindly give ne a reefre for
oIoWa patches on the face. as I have 4
6ToWn patch 1rst under my rizhr eveg
Ih2nk YOU IN advance ~
The only advice I can give you is 10
tIy 70 remove the brown patch BY
bleaching IL with q solution Of peroxiSs
OF hydrogen and water (eQual parts og
each.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Excessive Perspiration

Dat Ms SEUes-
VIII YOU kindly Insert 81 your column
a recipe thar is harmless for excessive
perspiration unGer the armss y. Il
Make a mixture OF one dram bOric
acid and nine drains OF talcum pow
der Use this 70 dust over the perSpir-
ing parts Of the body Il is not a harm
ful recipe and vii prove very valUabls
during the summer weather.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
You Mnst Use Judgment

lear Mrs. ADAMS
trave! good deal with my father and
stay at hotels He goes out quite often.
leaving me alone. and consequently I an
lonely. Would it be all right Tor me 70
talk 70 other people in the hotel?
INQUISITIVE GIRL.
Hasty acquaintances often cause pangs
ot deep regret in the future. I advise
you to be civil and pleasant to people
around you. 5ut form no close intimacy
until you have made some inquiry as to
her position.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Correct Proportions

Nv Dear Mrs. Symes.
Weuld you kindly answer The following
questions:
I am 16 years Of age. height feet Ga
inches. waist measure 2tH inches. bust SS
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Recipe Repeate4

ny Dear Mrs. Syues-
some tire ego 7 saw q recipe 81 y0ur
columns for campho- ice 7 neglected 20
save ~ but would ike very much 70 have
X re1riured again Ms D. r. ..
Following is the recipe for camphor
ice 70 which you refer:
Camphor Ice.
Refined mutton OF lamb taIlow- o-ncer
piece e gun CaUphor As large as an
English walnut
should be melted together. stirred until
they are thoroughly mixed. and allowed 70
cool.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
AtaR Reception
Dear Mrs. Adams.

De4r MIS-. ADAMS
at a large reception. say afternoon re-
ception. or at any time. when one Is leav-
ing. DO you hunt I'D the hostess and bid
her goodbye. also the Euest Of honor 0f
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Perplexities Solved
The Proper Thing To Do
NEAR Mrs. Adams.

n EAR Mrs. Adams.
II 4 frlerd Of nine has asked his
friend TO invite me to her party.
She has sent me an invitation. but as I do
not know her would like to know what
10 DO. Ny friend promised 10 take me.
PERPLESIED.
Thank the hostess for asking you
when you go 10 the party. and leave a
card at the house within two weeks
after the party.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Let the Man Suggest 1t

Dear Mrs Adams
! have a friend who exDects 20 so away
tn few weeks time. II he should not
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
THE GOLDEN RULE

And then, when she has alienated her
family. insulted her neighbors and Of
Tended her friends. she looks sadly
around her and asks in kind Of help
less way what she has done that she
should be unpopular. She really does
not realize. either She is always say
ing things for your own good, my
dear" and forgets that II this dear re-
taiiated she would be forced TO listen
to an arraignment which would surprise
her beyond words. Candor may very
easily become a vice F'rankness is one
thing; candor is quite another.
The only safe way. then. TO avoid
the very unpleasant habit OF always
saying exactly what you like is to stop
and think for few minutes how you
would Ike It If the remarks were ad-
dressed to you. Silence is certainly
golden. Before breaking il, why not say
TO yourself Would I Ike Il II she said