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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
LANSBURGH & BRO.
42O-42e Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
Chinarn LIZ Dec. 9Th. 1910.


Chicago, H.. Dec. 6th' 1910:
Messrs. J.. Shuman & Son, Alexandria
Virginia.
Gentlemen:-A twelve months
has nearly rolled around, bringing, the
Yuletide season in its wake, anu the
nearly two score Of your Chicago friends
take pleasure In wishing you many
hannv returns of the season and In ron
nection Herewith enclose you drafl
covering 100 lbs. of your delicious and
delectable compound Of fruit cake, gen
erous slice Of which with its detachable
ambrosial flavor. adds finishing touch
10 harmonious whole and without
which our Christmas dinner would seem
sadly incomplete.
With kindest regards we all join in
wishing you and yours a very happy
and prosperous New Year.
Sincerely yours,
c. w. CHANDLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
A QUERY.

The Mann law of Virginia requires
that saloons shall close on Christmas
Dsv. and saloon keepers think they
should not be required TO close their
places on Monday, the day celebrated
this year as the Christmas holiday.
Special counsel for the state is OF the
opinion that saloons may open Dec
ember 26 this year, but Attorney
General Williams declines to discuss
the matter until the question reaches
him in tho regular channels. This
question has been asked in Alexandria,
but, so far, no official opinion has been
rendered on il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
THE WEATHER.

The weather was cold again last
night, and at at early hour this morn
ing the mercury'was down TO % degrees.
A dense fog settled over the river dur
ing the night which rendered navlga.
ton difficult, and consequently all the
river steamers were late in arriving al
this port, The Southland, Of the Nor
folk line, was compelled to anchor Al
Riverside, and did not reach her whari
until about $50 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
FUNERAL.

, Che funeral OF Mrs. Mary Locke
Rust. wife OF DIR. d. N. RHst, took place
from Christ church this morning at IL
o'clock, aud vas largely attended. The
services weIe conducted by Rev, W. ].
Merton, rector OF that church, and
Rev. II. B.. Lee, OF Charlottesville.
The floral tributes we're many and
beautiful. The pallbearers we're the
four sons OF the deceased; Messrs. I. 1.
Rust, R. n. Rust, J. s. Rust and D. n,
Rust, IT., and Messrs. Harry L. Rust
aud R. G. Pcudletou. The insermen'
was In Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
HORSE IN A LOFT.

A horse belonging to John Agnew
bscame highminded last night and
leaving its stall on tho first floor OF the
stable in the rear Of Mr.. Agnew's re-
sidence on south Pitt street proceeded
up stairs into the loft. The where.
abouts OF the equine were discovered
this morning, but ii was found ina
possible TO lead the animal down the
way it assembled and it was determined
10 construct chute from an upper
aindow to terra 6rma in order to gel
the horse out OF the loft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.

The feast of-sthe Immaculate Con-
ception, che patronal feast OF the
Catholic Church in tho United States,
was celebrated today in all the Catholic
churches with special services. The
day is one Of obligation, and members
OF the church are Obliged to attend
mass. In most OF the churches the
masses as on Sunday we're celebrated
with a solemn high mass late in the
morning. Services appropriate to the
occasion wore held in St. Msry's Church
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Epworth League OF the NJ. Z. Church
South will meet at 7;30 tonight.
Osceola Tribe Of Red Men will elect
officers at the meeting tonight.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Josephine
Turner took place this afternoon. Rev.
H. N. Canter conducted the services.
NJ. c. Cox, OF Colonial Beach, has
been appointed purser OF the steamer
Wakefield, and has entered upon the
discharge of his duties. Il
Civil service examinations will be
held on January for assistant curator,
national museum. &c. January Is,
trained nurse, canal or Philippine ser.
vice, aud for press feeder, (iemale) gov
eminent printing Office.
As heretofore stated, the Womsn' .
Auxiliary OF r. E. Lee Camp, Conied-
crate Veterans, will hold their annual
oyster supper from 8 until 10 o'clock
tonight as Lee Camp Hall, which, as
usual, will DO we'll attended.
George ". Jones, who is to be brought
before the grand jury next Monday
charged With the unlawful sale Of
cocaine, IL not Mr. George w. Jones. tho
well-known business man Of Alexandria.
Fancy, small home dressed turkeys,
J. N. Pettlt, IT., rs King street. Bell
phone 300. does ct
oysters Elgin Creamery Butter, one
Pound Prints, 36e.
Loudoun County Roll Butter, 3oc lb,j
Good Cooking Butter, 2Te; Guaranteed
Eggs, 800 dozen; large cans Best Toma'
toes, 25c; 4 cans String Beans, 25c; 3 cans
Early juno Peas, 25c; cans Sugar Corn
80; Green Mountain Potatoes, white
and mealy, 0oc bushel; large cans Van
Camps Milk, 25c. ". P. Wo0LLS d
son.
Do you know how IL feels 10 sit down
20 your meals without an appetite OF
anything on the table 20 give you an
appetizer OF course you do! You. also
know that when those lrresistibly delic'
Iious Auth SausRges and Puddings are on
the table, you always have IN apostle
"The taste tells the tale Keep up your
vitality by keeping ia condition. coms
70 Biondheim's Auth Stand OF Market
Tor the aHe;t assortment Of iood proaVe6'
II AlsxapsFIh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

When cold becomes settled In the
system. it will take several days' treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t will cure quicker than any other,
and also leaves the system In a natura
and healthy condition. Sold by W. +.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
SMITHS PICTURES.

Tonight will be one Of the strongest
shows every presented to the public
at Smiths. The Fugitive" beanti'
FIJI war story, will be presented; also
Sunshine Sue" aud why he val
lats for 6inner." Remember the draw
ing after tie show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
oFFIcH OF TaE
LANSTON NlONOTYPE MACHINE co
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

The board Of directors has this day do
elarod quarterly dividend OF II pei
cent on the capital stock Of this com
pany, payable on the 30th day of Deem
Der, 1910. TO stockholders Of record at the
close Of business December q, 1910.
J. SELLERS BANCROFT, Treasurer.
Philadelphia, December 6, 1910
decs, IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Tor this section fair tonight and Fri
dag; somewhat warmer tonight; lowest
Temperature tonight about "a degrees;
lieat to moderate westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Where 10 fDd the GOODYEAR GOLD
SEAL pure gum boots and shoes. Our
store. J. 4, Marshall q BTO,l 4Ss
Eing street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
CHARLoTTEsvILLE AND RAPI,
~ DAN RAILROAD COMPANY.

Alexandfint Vs., Dee. D, lelV,
To the holders Of the Charlottesville
and Rapidau Railroad Bondsl The follow.
ing bonds drawn for redemption by lot,
IN accordance with the terms Of the
mortgage, will 10 paid at tba once Of
the Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposits aud
Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Pa,
with accrued interest, on JANUARY J,
1911. Interest on said bonds will cease
on january /, 1911.
Nos. ?, 10, 90, 90, 50, SO, 1os, lie, t9s, Lee,
1oo, ISL, lo6, 2i7, 2S3-sl 900 each, $4,000.
Nos. 255. $50, 80, 2st. cs7, eot, gle, s2e,
, Sc, 20, ' Sii, 10, 1is, Sas~s0Oo each
Nos. 755, 7f7--Si00 each, $500.
EDW. T. DAISGERFfELD,
JULIAN 7. BURKE,
SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST cQ.t.
! asaM gTAiIsi'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
DRY GOODS.
The Great Christmas Store
of Washington.

This store is full bright gift merchandise hodand
when the oments every depart
ment are characterized by the word-complete
utility beauty popular each year. ana uy
abound every we'll the odd and novelties
Christmas interesting 70 ALL and the Wha snah
answered satisfactorily here visit VIII demonstrate
ewely Slvervae Umbrellas Leather Goods &C. marked iee " cng
All goods possible will be neatly and appropriately boxed ASK LOT
our Holiday Shopping List and Store Dectot will be found very hpu
select gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
LOCAL MATTERS.
Weather Probabilities.
Sun and Tide Table

Sun rises tomorrow at OG a. m.and sc IL
at g u. no. High water at 1912 ll7 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

RUBBER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY
Lowest prices. J. A. Marshall & Bro.
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

TOR SALE. - Ten volumes Of the
+ WORLDS HISTORY" perfectly
new. There are also other books that
tho owner wants 10 dispose Of; also some
pictures. Apply 10 sos Prince street
decs 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
Mems Christmas FIf
For the Solving of Gif

complete containing the best German French
English and American possible nature and an end
less variety Of plain co weights hosiery fabrics that are
satisfactory
All hosiery put up n attractive Christmas boxes.
Main Hoor--F st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Santa Claus Headquarters.
For this coming week, beginning TO-
night. MONDAY, many attractive values
will be offered In Boys and Girls Toys,
Dolls. Games, etc. We will cheerfully
put them aside II small deposit Is made
on them. No such stock was ever. dig
PLAYED In Alexandra before, and no
such values ever offered. Without boast
ing this Is truly the Toy Store Of this
city. Remember Santa Claus makes
THIS his headquarters, one day little
later he will make bis appearance on our
roof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Kirk have returned
from a visit to Kansas City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Tor RENT. - A ave room APART
L MENT With bath, heat and water,
corner OF Prince and Royal streets. For
iulI particulars apply to CORTLAND
Lukens. dees SP
EOR RENT.-Flve room frame Dwell
~ LING in fine repair, With water, fine
cellar large lot, suitable for poultry and
pig raising, just across the city limits.
Price $500 Including water rent Apply
70 5. Gazette Once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Fancy, small home dressed turkeys,
J. N. Pettlt, jr., rs King street. Bell
phone 300. does ct
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

happier bargain than when they agree
not to humbug each other about any
thing. It is very difficult TO be quite
truthful always for many times there
seem to be good reasons why one
should not be- but the best piece of
advice l can give the young bride is.
Don't pretend
For instance. don't pretend that you
like the smell Of a cigar when you
know quite well in your heart that you
don't. 1t may cause trouble later on.
You may learn to like and to do many
things TO please each other. for mar
riage is the school OF unselhshness.
but If you are perfectly natural and
frank you will learn to know each
others failings as quickly and as
pleasantly as possible. and life win
run more smoothly.
When the honeymoon stage is past
the inevitable difference of opinion
will arise. But let it remain at that
and do all in your power to prevent II
from developing into a quarrel. In
such differences don't on any account
let the sun go down on your wrath.
II he is sulky and obstinate give in as
far as you possibly can ard do every
think in your power to make up"
You must remember that a mans fit
Of irritation is often caused by mat
ters outside of the home II may be a
business worry he wishes to keep you
from sharing. or Il may be the state
of his health. and very often a man is
not conscious of his irritability. Your
part viii be. by ways best known to
yourself. to keep your husband always
your lover and TO encourage him over
and above that to make you his chum
and confdant. Get him TO talk to
you of his outside cares and worries.
II you can't always act the part of wise
counselor you can at least be a SYM
pathetic listener. and the very fact OF
his telling you his troubles will soothe
him and help him TO reflect more
calmly on the matter.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

Whether one wears a hobble skirt or
not there is no question that one must
be up to date enough to accept the
moderately narrow skirt of the season.
Whatever decree Of fashion is disobey-
ed. skirts are not allowed TO stand out.
Now. the muslin petticoat does not aid
or abet a skirt to remain close, to the
ankles. and except in expensive lin
gerie models the required narrow pat
tern is not TO be found in the shops.
The woman who wants a soft. mar
row petticoat to put on mornings for
all manner of everyday duties cannot
afford the fine muslin petticoat. but
she will find that skirts OF soft pongee
not the coarse grained kinds for
gowns-will be just the thing. This
material comes in white and all colors,
washes well and wears well.
IL is made into a narrow petticoat
which flares a little at the seams and
is trimmed with a scant ruffie OF wide
tucks. The main thing is to cut II
short. 1t should not come to the edge
OF the dress skirt. but an inch above
Quite too many women let it slope a
bit at the back. and this. added to the
fact that the petticoat is apt TO sag
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

spoonful of salt and a quarter OF tea
spoonful Of pepper and one teaspoon
ful OF butter. Turn into a deep dish,
cover with buttered bread or cracker
crumbs dot with butter and bake half
an hour.
Corn Chowder-If you can get some
sweet corn try this most palatable
concoction. Take six large or eight
small ears OF corn. score the kernels
and scrape out the pulp or slice of thin
layers with a sharp knife Peel and
slice large white onion. add a pint OF
potato dice and a quarter pound Of salt
pork cut in dice. Fry pork and onion
until straw colored and then take out
with a skinner Put the other ma
terials into the dripping in layers. with
the onion and pork scattered In be-
tween. Add seasoning of salt and pep
per. Then add enough hot water TO
stand an inch above the materials.
Cover and place over a fire that will
cook II gently for half an hour after
It begins to boil. Just before serving
add a pint OF hot milk and pour the
whole over half a pound of milk crack
ers. Turn into a covered tureen. Let
IL stand IN warm place for five min
utes, then send 20 table.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
Models Queer Looking
Off the Head. but
Undeniably Charm
ing When Worn.
By CATHERINE TALBOT.

IF you would be a success In your
hats this season you've got TO dress
up to them. for II you don't the new
hats will make you look queer. Hats
are picturesque-that IS. those that are
not strictly tailored affairs are-and
they absolutely demand to be worn
with an unreasonable dress-the froclx.
In short. that has no shape and is all
long lines.
Last winter millinery was eccentric,
but this year we are being taught TO
consider the styles quaint. no matter
what our real opinion OF them may be
The quaint modes are very becoming
10 young girls or even those in the
late twenties. but after that period the
effect is absurd unless one dresses up
TO the hat
They are queer looking on the head.
reminding one OF caps. Quaker bon
nets. etc. But worn with "A certain
cachet there IS an undeniable charm
about them. They make some young
girls look like babies. especially when
empire and directoire gowns accom-
pany them. With the baby neck. the
baby sleeve and the baby at we shall
all arrive at stage where every wo-
man. II she Is dressed to look like any
thing more than a two-year-old. win
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

ored felt. with an immense brim that
comes down over the head. almost COW
ering the face. II is trimmed with a
soft gray maribou plume. reminding
one OF a pun of smoke from a candle
which has just been put out.
The jockey cap is so conspicuous that
few girls would care to wear it. 1t has
the appearance OF being many sizes
too large for the wearer. Broad stripes
Of satin ribbon brought under a buckle
at the apex form cap of cream velvet
with dark red ribbon.
The pinwheel toque Russo is another
eccentric shape. This recent importa-
tion is a draped model Of taupe beaver
felt and boasts Of very novel trim
mings. Two straight quills Of chan
ticleer red are placed at the right side
and encircled at the base with quills
of the same hue. curled TO form a
unique rosette.
The turban is undoubtedly the fad of
the moment for street wear. but the
bigger hats are not forgotten. 1t was
found that the narrow gowns did not
appear their best with the smaller
hats. so afternoon and evening cos
tunes will be accompanied by wonder
full creations with wider and more
dropping brims than ever before and
with an extravagant amount of trim
ming heaped upon them.
The bandeau, that has not been in
evidence for several seasons, is trying
to get into favor again. The hat by
Lewis of Paris seen in one OF the cuts
shows cachepeigne. or bandeau, lift
ing the hat several inches from the
hair at the back and slanting It sharp
ly over the eyes in front. The model is
OF prune velvet with old pink roses.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
On Ironing Day

Irons must be much hotter for
starehed pieces than for hannels. For
these they must barely hiss under the
touch OF a moistened finger.
To get the right finish on any piece
OF ironing IL must be ironed until dry.
Attack the starched pieces and those
that require most work early In the
action.
A few. OF the essentials. after the
ironing table itself and the irons. are
an iron stand. an iron holder with an
asbestos lining. a bit Of beeswax tied
up In a piece OF cheesecloth. a bowl OF
warm water with a sponge or a piece
of soft linen. which may be used TO
dampen scallops and edgings which
have become too dry to iron we'll; a
piece of paper folded In several thick
nesses on which to test the heat of the
iron and TO wipe any black smirch
from it,
Take your clothes from the line as
soon as possible after they are dry.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
MUSINGS OF ELINOR HITE

JUST A HINT TO THE BRIDES.
IT is an old saying, but still a true
one, that "a man is never a hero
to his valet" nevertheless he may re-
main such in the estimation of his
wife. But. of course. she is at all
times aware that he is not in training
for celestial wings. A great deal of
unhappiness even misery. would be
averted if the young wife would real
ize from the very first that she is not
entering on a dream OF unalloyed bliss.
but really beginning the world in earn
est In partnership with some one as
fallible as she is herself. and this fact
should be recognized from the start
Remember. Mrs. Bride. that the
honeymoon is your golden opportu-
nifty and that you must not let IL slip
away in Improbable sweetness 1t Is
when you are on your honeymoon
that you can gracefully admit your
preferences and prejudices. for all that
you say falls on loves sensitive ear
and the man you are speaking to is
only too eager to anticipate your
wishes
Married people can never make a
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

All important is the hand bag this
season. for it gives The touch that
makes a complete costume. In leather
alone there is the greatest variety Of
color and texture. Some smart new
ones shown are made of ecrase. or. in
other words. polished calf This leath-
er. which is a French product. is espe-
cially serviceable because the surface
is so highly polished that it does not
soil easily.
New features in the finishing OF bags
are shell tops to the metal frames and
silver mountings for the little tongues
that facilitate their opening The
straps by which leather bags are car
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
Thought For .Ne1rt December

1t is ever thus. When Christmas
comes around your heart VIII be big
ger than your pocketbook. There viii
be so many people to whom you viii
yearn TO send some little gift. but
quarters and dimes do not buy much
these days and dollars are scarce.
II I only had time" you viii say to
yourself, II would make some dainty
trihe for Dorothy Marjorie or Bar
bara. and would have the pleasure Of
sending them some really attractive
gift without robbing my purse OF more
than have a right TO spare" But
there are many friends. and you are
busy housemother. and the stitches
must go into the little boys stockings
and the small girls dresses and not
into handmade frills.
But there is another way. The next
time you are on a shopping expedition
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

appear among the rest like a mother
on a nurse.
Many Of the hats are daring and in
describable in shape and garnish. but
they are chic and becoming to the wo-
men for whom they are intended. Ev-
cry hat must be individual. and each
one must look more dashing than the
next As specimen OF the dashing
chapeau the piece OF millinery so de-
scribed among the cuts is quite the
thing. The Partisan artists are always
on the hunt for something dashing and
new for their patrons. and the hat H.
lustrated by Louison is one of the
newest creations. None but a very
daring American woman would wear
such piece OF headgear. but in Paris
hats OF this order are not uncommon.
The high crown is Of draped lavender
velvet. and the narrow. close fitting
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
TIE Neso Hand Bags

ried are longer and narrower than for
merly and the bags themselves ara
smaller. longer and narrower. For lin
int the fashionable moire IS used in
tones to match or harmonize with ths
bag.
Among the bags that are the very
latest are those made from genuins
old Paisley shawls. The cords of which
the handles are made may be of min
gled threads. reproducing the colors iu
the bag. OF they may be in some solid
color. In choosing a bag OF this kind
the color OF the cord must &c taken
into consideration. as IL is an impor-
tant factor IN bringing about harmo.
nious relations with the costume.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31
PefffcootS for Narrose Skirts

from the waist line anyway. brings 1t
down to a point below the skirt.
Drawstrings should not be used
They are a nuisance. and they prevent
a skirt from fitting as il should. No
matter how tightly they are tied, they
ease up. A petticoat is always better
when fastened up the front or side
than in the back. but wherever the
opening it should be buttoned or glove
clamped or hooked. The second meth
cd is best Of ALL China silk and mes
saline have come to the front as petit
coats to be worn under soft gowns.
Taffeta used TO be chosen. but the
present season does not approve Of il
very much because it is not soft
enough to cling.
Evening journal., 1910-10-31

brim is OF shirred velvet OF the same
shade. A large cabochon OF bronze
outlined with frin of pale lavender is
the only trimming. II is perhaps the
way the Partisan puts ON this hat that
gives IL a dash. The Partisan wears
her hat. and, I'm fact anything she
puts on. no matter how eccentric. with
an indifference and nonchalance that
are delightful She seems TO be able
TO lose herself and become part OF
whatever she wears. IL is because of
this apparent forgetfulness OF her at
tire that she is able 10 overcome in
those who see her a sense OF the ridicu-
lous. BY passing on to her beholders
a remnant OF her own perfect poise
and balance she makes the most inn
possible OF modes convincing
Like dresses, hats are beginning TO
be known by names. At a recent OPEN