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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

house up yonder is where you went
asst summer with the McAlisters! l
;now it from the picture on your
ressing table at home"
Eyes, said Connie, queer little
lit in her voice. Its such dear
Id place! I want a good look at it.
he McAlisters are in Europe. The
ouse is closed-nobody will know
md she moved on again with shining
yes.
There were times when even Mrs.
t'an Brunt dared not cross the girl.
Why not let her have her way? Fate
rad played a shabby trick in permit
ling the train to break down at this
PARTICULAR point. But the worst that
could come from it was the awaken.
ne of memories that might better
lumber.
81 thought you had more sense
she said ungraciously. lifting her
skirts to alight from the car. "Of
course I cant let you go proving
about the dreadful place alone"
Connie climbed the hill slowly,
glancing from right to left. Each
nook and corner had its bitter-sweet
memory. But for the ponderous fig
.ure close beside her, she would have
been unable to restrain her sobs.
Presently a curve in the path
brought them close to the old house,
a rambling affair nesting confiding-
ly under great trees. Connie stopped
short. So did Mrs. Van Brunt. The
windows were open, the curtains sway
Ing in the breeze.
somebody's there!" the elder WON
an exclaimed.
"A lace appeared and vanished, the
outer door swung open, and tall
young man-Duncan Vance himself
came forth.
Miss kirkby-you," he exclaimed
with a warmth of greeting that deep.
ened the color in Comics checks.
ooh, I see!" as his glance fell upon
the train below. 1.-THE little diakr
got tuckered out. 1t usually does,
somewhere on the road Lucky it
should be sat my very door,"
e1EthoNght-I had heard--you were
abroad" sConnie faltered, all her dim.
Pies. flashing and playing bewilder.
!!ng!y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Made Neat Escape.

Not SO long ago a knowledge of
Latin was essential to an orator, and
long quotations from the Roman poets
embellished every debate. James
Payn, the novelist, was once at din
ner party where learned clergyman
insisted on quoting Greek. The lady
sitting next to Payn asked for trans
lation. Payn's Greek was rusty. Ac-
cordingly he assumed a blush. and
limited to the lady that 1t was scarcely
fit for her ear. Good heavens!" she
exclaimed, you don't mean to say
please don't ask any more" MUIR
INJURED Payn, 81 really could not tell
YOU"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Aae of ORGANIZATION,

New. Boarder-Well! we'll! This Is
the first place I've struck where they
have preserved strawberries and
peach jam instead of stewed prunes.
Old Boarder-All owing to organiza.
ton, my boy. We boarders have a
mutual protective association, with
iron-clad rules and heavy penalties.
20, no! You kicked against prunes,
did you?"
'Not much we didn't. We passed a
law that whenever prunes came on
the table every member should eat a
quart or pay SO fine. That settled
it. The landlady found prunes too ex.
pensiye. New York Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Strength In Nature.

The loosest weed that drifts ana
waves under the heaving Of the sea
or hangs heavily on the brown ana
slippery shore, has marked strength.
structure, elasticity, graduation Of sub
stance; It's extremities are more fine
II fibered than its center, its center
than its roots; every fork Of its Tauii-
acation is measured and proportioncd:
every wave of It's languid lines Is
love. It has its allotted size, and
place. and function. 1t is 4 specific
creature.-Ruskin: "The Seven Lamp
of Architecture"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

You are not experimenting on your
self when you take Chamoerlaln's
Cough Remedy fer cold as that prep
aration has won its great reputation
and extensive sale by its remarkable
cures OF colds, and can always be de-
pended upon. 1t is equally valuable
for adults and children and may be
given 10 young children with impl let
confidence at it contains no harmful
drug. For sale by W. F. Creighton aud
Richard Gibson. advt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
CLASSIFIED ADS.

Advertisements in ;ithe
\ l. L Y a y d II l y G. A
ZETTE addressed TO some
name or mum Der, in care OF
the Gazette, arc not the adj
ycrtiscmepts Of this paper
but Of various advertisers
who for personal reasons do
not desire that their names
or addresses be known.
The Gazette cannot di-
yulge any information re.
garding these ads. (cther
than that which they con-
tain) such information cling
confidential.
Readers Of the Gazette de-
string further information,
or an interview, should adj
dress q communication TO
the name or number given
and mail or send same TO
this Office and it viii be
given TO The advertiser. VD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

PEeSS-)
There was a succession OF dlscour'
aged grunts, and the little narrow
gauge engine came up to dead halt
in the isolated Vermont valley.
Stalled" exclaimed chorus OF
voices in varying degrees of annoy
ance and disgust.
Mrs. Van Brunt sat suddenly erect.
She was a magnificent parsonage, az
sressiVe and oyerbearing, much too
smartly dressed for journey into the
wilds.
"How exasperating! There's no
telling how long we will be delayed!
And we are due at Stormcliff in an
hour. What's wrong. wonder"
The male passengers were pouring
out Of the dingy little coaches onia
tour of investigation. Mrs. Van Brnnt
watched from the car window asfhey
hurried down the track, then hef COLO
eyes swept the landscape. an eX-
clamation was smothered in ner
throat. She turned hastily to her
niece, very pretty girl with dark,
yelyety eyes and copper CLEANS IN her
hair.
Constance, my dear, didn't we
bring fruit and sandwiches along!
They'll help to pass the time"
Connie opened a small handbag and
laid it on the seat.
Here they are, Aunt Helena. l
don't want anything" She had ris'
en- and slipped quietly into the aisle
"Ill get out and walk about"
Don't you stir step! You'll get
left!"
mo danger. I just heard one OF
the trainmen say we'd be here for
half hour or longer"
Il forbid you to leave the car"
cried Mrs. Van Brunt, majestically.
Rebellious red came into the girls
cheeks What is the harm? You
are unreasonable, Aunt Helena" And
she started for the door.
Mrs. Van Brunt sailed after her.
There We're angry splotches in the
elder woman's face.
Perhaps you think I don't know,
out dol" she Kissed. "That farm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
The Goods Best Hold.

Dr. Miner Lee Bates. the president
Of Hiram college, was talking at a
tea in Hiram, O.. about coeducation.
They may limit 1t as they will"
said DR.. Bates, but there's one Co
educational Institution that is already
larger than all other institutions Gem
bired. and that maintains year after
year a steady growth. refer to mar
rage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Preliminary
Talk

1T certainly is going to be beauti-
full day." murmured Dalbeck, when
the sun, shining in his face, awaken
ed him Sunday morning.
why don't you go on out to the
golf club, them" inquired Mrs. Dali
BECK
"Oh, mol don't want to do that"
why not?"
do you want me to go?" inquired
Dalbeck, in accents Of deep reproach.
when Sunday is the only day of the
week that can spend with my family,
1t is pretty hard lines to find you try
Ing to get rid of mel
"Now, james," said Mrs. Dalbeck,
protestingly. 1.-THE idea that you should
think such thing for minute! You
know I'd rather have you at home than
anywhere else on earthl"
Then Of course I won't co. Dalbeck
said with d skillfully revealed sigh.
mot if you don't want me to. / be-
lieve it's a mans duty to do as his
wife wants, even at the cost of his
personal inclinations, and of course I'd
rather stay at home with YOU"
why, it would spoil my whole day."
interrupted Mrs. Dalbeck, "if you gave
I'D a beautiful time in the country just
because you thought l was selfish
enough to make you stay at home! ]
want you to go!"
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She watched Dalbeck leap and van
ish around the corner. ard then she
smiled to herself. Il suppose he has TO
so through all that formula every time
to ease his conscience" she said.
Hello" Dalbeck was saying on the
station platform 10 three other men
in golf attire. Il came near missing
the train this morning tell yoII-I got
so interested making my objections to
going as artistic as possible. But they
worked beautifully"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Alexandria. Va. Dec, ). 1911

Alexandria. Va. Dec, D. 1911
The annual meeting of the Stoekhold-
ers Of the Charlottesville and Rapidan
Railroad Company will be held 1T the
office Of INC Company in Alexandria.
Virginia, on Wednesday, December ~,
1911, Mt ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose
Of cIccting Directors and transaclin@
such other business us may come before
the meeting.
II. d. LANDLORD, Secretary.
dec.5 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICES

A SPECIAL MEETING ofthe Martha
n Washington Chapter u. d. Order
Of tho Eastern Star will BIO held Tues
day evening, Dec. }, 1911. 4. a. clock p,
m. in Masonic Temple for work. BY
order oftlhc Worthy Matron.
CHRISTINA E. BALES,
dcci2t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

Keep your feet warm and your head
cool, is the Advice OF physicians. In
order to have comfort in footwear Auy
the Gold Seal Rubbers sold by Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

ITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
l. WASHINGTON FERTILIZER
COMPANY. The annual meeting OF
the stockholders of this company, for
the election OF officers and for the tr MS
action Of such other business Us may
come before the meeting, will DC held
ut the general office of tho Comrany,
No l23 South Royal street, Alexandria,
Va. at tho hour Of II n. m, Wednesday,
tn. thirteenth day Of December, 1911.
JOHN i. WILKINS, President,
H. 'STlDHAM,S Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
FOR RENT

TOR RENT. - One single room. and
L one double room. for rent with
board. 5l7 Cameron street. S:.5 Il month
for the single room: So. Il month for the
double room. Also charming bed.
room in another house near by and
meals taken with me. Ii. L. RAMSAY.
decl 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

TOR RENT. = Two story metal roof
L brick BUILDING, suitable for
Wholesale business or manufacturing
purposes. located on Strand between
Prince and Duke streets. size ID by 10
feet, first floor concrete. alley on north.
gas and water, wharf privileges goes
with property. River in front, railroad
in rear. For terms and full part clilarS
call TO see. DE WILTON AITCIIESON.
IOI south Royal street.
noy2I lot
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w. A. Johnson s Co.,
y. Il. Cor. Cameron and Royal Streets
WHOLESALE GhOCER.S
General Commission Merchants
and Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.

Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, XXX
xxx aud Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet
and Monogram Whistles; also Bakers
and Thompson s Pure Rye Hhiskies 10
which they invite the attention of the
trade.
Orders from the country for E1erchan-
disc shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments OF Flour, Grain ana
Country Produce solicited, for which
they guarantee the highest market prices
aud plompt return 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

HAVING qualified rs administrators
4 Of the estate OF HENRY BLADDER.
deceased. all persons indebted to said
estate are reuueatcd 10 make prompt
settlement with the undersigned. aud
all persons to whom said estate is jh-
debtcd arc requested to present their
accounts properly certified for payment.
AROLINE BAA DER, Exccutrix.
WILLIAM BAA DER.
HENRY BLADDER.
DOUGLAS STUART. Executors.
nov2i Let
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LOST.

r OST-Two weeks ago. n child.S hic
II cloth coat with Peter Thompsons
name and address on inside label. Re-
wardlil. rsturncd TO 10 North Washing
ton ST. Gee 4 1t
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T OST-hIasanic foi charm square and
l. compass. reward ifreturncd To Alex
andria Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

NTANTED-CLEAN. WHITE Rags,
w ) cents per pound. q. II. i;;trcy
& Son. ll3 S. Royal 81. nov - II
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WANTED.

VTANTED-Io Dung lady rs bookkccpcr
w and stenoSmphcr, must be COIL
potent. Write giving age, experience.
&c Y. care Gazette office. dec 4 O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

GJORSE AND WAGON for sale. APP
ply Charles Raincy, 3l7 north Hen
ry stieet. nur.2S st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05

TOR SALE-Lot OF fine Remington
Il Typewriters practically new with
all late improvements At less than halt
original cost. Apply l.. H. Arustcad,
Postal Telegraph office. nov I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-05
Her
Good Sense
BY Frances A. Corey

Copyright, 1911. by Associated Literary
Press.) /
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wife wants, even at the cost OF his
personal inclinatons, and of course I'd
rather stay at home with you"
! why, it would spoil my whole day."
interrupted Mrs. Dalbeck, "if you gave
up beautiful time in the country just
because you thought I was selfish
enough to make you stay at home! ]
want you to go!"
"Henrietta," said Dalbeck. "do you
suppose for one instant that you can
deceive me? I know perfectly we'll
that you are holding your disappoint-
ment at the idea OF lonely day and
are urging me to go merely out of the
unselfishness of your nature. I'm not
going to take advantage of it. Any
how, 1 really don't care about playing
golf today. l hadn't even thought of
it until you spoke, and you see ]
didn't jump at the idea then. I'd lots
rather stay at home"
Nonsense" said Mrs. Dalbeck. "If
you stayed at home this beautiful day
my conscience would reproach me,
James. We may not have any more
nice Sundays this fall, and il will do
you good to get outdoors. l am per.
fectly willing for you to go, because
I know you need the exercise. A man
of your age doesn't exercise nearly
enough, and"
''Oh, so you are dissatisfied with my
figure, are you?" inquired her husband
in tones of deepest reproach. Il know
I'm not an Apollo, but didn't think"
James," cried Mrs. Dalbeck. You
ere perfectly stupid. was just trying
to make excuses for you to go
"Aha!' said her husband. Your
words plainly show that you honestly
don't feel that l should go! Your real
opinion is that a man is a dub who
doesn't pass Sunday with his family,
and l agree with you. Where should
we find more happiness and pleasure
than by the family hearthstone, any.
how. I'd lots rather"
Il know you would" said his wife,
"but you must consider your health
James. 1t is your duty to do so. Please
oblige me by doing as l ask and 60
ing out to the club"
Il haven't the least desire to co."
protested Dalbeck. Somehow ] don't
feel up to it. It may rain, anyhow
"The sun never shone brighter" in
terrupted Mrs. Dalbeck. please,
james,"
Dalbeck looked harassed and then
resigned. Il don't see why you make
such a fuss about it." he incurred.
And there isn't time to catch the
golf special now, anyhow, il l did
want to co."
YES there is" insisted his wife.
Here are all your clothes ready to
jump into, and I'll bring you up some
coffee while you are dressing. That
clock is five minutes fast, and If you
hurry-here are your shoes and"
You don't give a fellow time to
think" Daibeck grumbled. "You are
rushing me off at such a rate that
don't get chance 70 say word. 1t
doesn't seem to make any difference
to you whether l want to so Or rot,
just so you get your own way. +"
Here's your cap" said Mrs. Dali
beck, as she opened the inside door,
''and if you hurry you can just make
the train"
She watched Dalbeck leap and van
ish around the corner. ard then she
smiled to herself. Il suppose he has TO
so through all that formula every time
to ease his conscience" she said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
Notions for Monday

Fncy ribbon covered elastic in blue, pink
and white:-
Width for arm bands. sells regu-
larly for 25e a yard, at 19c a yard.
Width for carriers, sells regularly
for SOC a yard at zoe per garter
length.
silk hose supporters, in pink, blue and
white, the kind that pin on, sell regu-
larry Tor soc a pair, at 99e a pair.
Six-yard pieces of wash silk lingerie
braid with ribbon runner, sell regularly
for 25e each, at 19e each
SHOE laces for high shoes, regular price
is 2 pair for Sc, at 1c a pair.
25e boxes of assorted wire bairpins for
19c.
sc asbestos iron holders, 3 for Toe.
15e emery bags, different colors. Toe.
25c spool holders with pin cushion top
for 1Sc.
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
Needle cases-at 35c to $125.
Scissor sets-at $3.50 to $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
Some of the
Dresses Represented

Dress CT black meSsaline With lace
sailor collar, was $3.50; on sale
next week at $1,000
Dress of black crepe de chine, was
$3.50; on sale next week at $1,000.
Dress of kings blue changeable satin
with white Duchesse lace collar, was
$3.50; on sale next week at S22.00.
Dress of steel embroidered black net
over old rose satin, was $3.50; on
sale next week at $1,000.
Dress Of black silk velvet with Ouch
esse lace collar and cuffs and trimmed
with imitation Persian lamb, was
$3.50; on sale next week at $500.
Dress of black crepe meteor with
white lace yoke and collar and trim
med in gold embroidery, was $3.50;
on sale next week at s29.7O.
Dress of black crepe meteor, velvet
trimmed, with yoke and inside sleeves
of white lace, was $3.50; on sale
next week at S31.70.
Dress Of blue messaline, fringe trim
med, with large chiffon and Duchesse
lace collar, was $500; on sale next
week at $3.50.
Dress of black embroidered chiffon
over pink satin, was S29.75; on sale
next week at S19.85.
Dress of black messaline with yoke
and cuffs Of white lace, was $3.50;
on sale next week at $3.50.
Dress OF Alice blue crepe de chihe,
hand embroidered, with white lace
yoke and collar, was $3.50; on sale
next week at $685..
Dress Of black marquisette over white
silk, made with white lace woke and
collar and trimmed with white en-
broidery, was S24.75; on sale next
week at $3.50.
Dress of black and coronation.
ohangeable silk with Duehesse lace
sailor collar, was S2475; on sale next
week at $3.50.
Dress Of black satin, Jet trimmed,
with white lace collar and cuffs, was
S24.75; on sale next week at $3.50.
Dress of black marquisette over
green changeable silk with lace yoke
and sleeves, was S19.75; on sale next
week at S13.25.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
EUening Dresses and Costumes

lie next week at 1-3 reduction This includes
evening affairs. We describe briefly few of
$3.50 COSTUME $3.50
Pearl gray chiffon over cream messaline gold
beaded. A $3.50 costume; on sale next week
at $3.50
$3.50 COSTUME $500
Light blue messalne trimmed with fringe lace
yoke. a $47.5O costume; on sale next week
at $500
S47.5o COSTUME 5000
The skirt of this costume IS copper color chif-
fon 1sroadcloth, while the waist is of chiffon
trimmed with broadclOth bands and em6rOid-
cry. A $3.50 costume; on sale next week at
$500.
s4250 COSTUME $3.50
Old rose chiffon over rose messGline, trimmed
with hand embroidery, lace yoke. A $3.50
costume; on sale next week at $3.50.
$3.50 COSTUME S22.5o
Black net over lavender satin, trimmed in steel
beads. A $3.50 costume; on sale next week
at $22.5O
s425O COSTUME $3.50
Black crepe de chine with deep round collar. A
$3.50 costume; on sale next week at $3.50
$500 COSTUME $500
Black crepe meteor with panel of black striped
net over white satin. A $500 costume; on
sale next week at $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16


dresses for formal and informal afternoon an
the dresses and costumes offered.
s125.oo COSTUME $500
Chiffon over coronation satin Duehesse. front
and back handsomely embroidered. a S125O0
costume; on sale next week at S84.00.
$500 COSTUME $4,000
Reddish brown crepe meteor made with sailor
collar and trimmed in heavy lace. $1,000
costume; on sale next week at S4400.
s145.oO COSTUME 5000
Black and white dotted chiffon over rainbow
chiffon and white satin lowered border. A
$4,000 costume; on sale next week at $500.
S125.OO COSTUME Ss4.oO
Black net embroidered in light blue and black,
and made over black satin, trimmed with ball
fringe A S125.00 costume; on sale next week
at $500
$500 COSTUME 5000
Black chiffon over Liberty satin, trimmed with
satin applique embroidery. A $500 costume;
en- sale next week at $4,000.
S57 so COSTUME $3.50
Black crepe meteor trimmed with folds of chit
ion. A $3.50 costume; on sale next week at
S45.5O.
$500 COSTUME 5000
Black crepe meteor with tunic of heavy cream
lace. A $500 costume; on sale next week at
$4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR

We continue next week to offer 75e
and S1.00 neckties at 5Oc. in adds
ton TO plain cOlors you VIII find in
this sale the latest stripes, dots,
plaids and broeaded effects, also
erocheted and crepe ties. Toe and
s1-00 are the prices placed ordinarily
on this class of neeBwear: special
I-hristrlls r.rfea %.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16
Hand Bags

A special display viii he,
made next week of hand
bags, always acceptable
gifts. A large variety of
the newest leather, velvet.
beaded and embroidered
bags, viii be shown at
prices ranging from $1.OO
TO $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-16

$500 COAT $500
Evening coat of cream broadcloth lined IN
kings blue satin Duchesse. A $500 coat; on
sale next week at $500.
$3.50 COAT S45.5o
Black silk velvet coat, handsomely satin lined,
large sailor collar. a $3.50 coat; on sale next
week at $3.50.
S47.5o COAT $500
Reversible coat il black satin and shell pink
.broadcloth, with sailor collar and deep cuffs.
A $3.50 coat; on sale next week at $4,000.
s48.5o COAT $3.50
Bottle green corduroy coat with large sailor
collar of green broadclOth, green satin lining.
A S4S.50 coat; on sale next week at $3.50.
s2475 COAT $3.50
Coat of chiffon broadeloth lined in coronation
mesaline with lap over cuffs. A S24.75 coat;
on sale next week atsS16.50.
$3.50 COAT $3.50
Black panne velvet coat made with shawl col
lar and button trimmed and lined with purple
messaline. A $3.50 coat; on sale next week
at S265O