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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
RACE FOR STATE authorship

With the announcement that Capt.
&. 3. Donohoe, Of Fairfax, will not be
8 candidate to succeed himself as audi.
tor, there comes the report that Col.
Eugene C. Msssie, OF this city, for
mer member OF the general assembly,
will enter for the place. This will
make three candidates for the place
Capt. @. Lee Moore, OF Alexandria
county, for twenty years clerk under
tha late Dol. Morton Marye, is an as
pirant; Harry NJ. Darnsll, OF Roanoke,
is also said to be a candidate. Capt.
ponohoe was appointed last year to
gHcceed C9l. Marye, and he soon an.
noincsd that he had enough OF the Of
flee, declaring that he preferred re-
turning to Fairfax and taking charge
OF his paper and being free from office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
ATTACKED RIVAL WITH A RAZOR.


After furious battle in dimly
lighted hall at bis home with an ad-
vsrsary armed with razor, in which
he suffered several deep gashes in bis
left arm and side, Charles Clarke, 26
years old, OF SOC Ninth street north
west, Washington, yesterday morning
staggered to his room, leaving a trail
OF blood, which possibly saved bis life.
A roomer 10 the same house, enter
ing the building few minutes after
the battle, was attracted to Clarke's
room by the blood stains. Observing
the wounded mans critical condition
be summoned physician, and the
aow OF blood was stopped in time to
prevent the man bleeding to death.
Nearly 100 stitches We're required to
close the Wounds.
Upon recovering sufficiently to talk,
Clarke told the police all he knew OF
the affair, and about an hour later
John Ennis, 80 years old, was arrested
charged with the cutting: He is held
on the technical charge Of assault with
9 dangerous weapon to await the out
come OF Clarke's injuries.
The affair, che police say, grew out
OF an old feud between the men over
Washington girl, with whom both are
said to have been infatuated. Ennis
recently returned to the capitol after a
years absence, and shortly afterward
game face to face With bis old rival on
the street. when their quarrel is said
to have been renewed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
Mado the Most OF II.

A we'll known French actor became
involved in a discussion with an Amer
lean, grew heated, drew his card from
his pocket, threw 1t on the table With
q tragic air and stalked out. The
American regarded the card for some
moments. then took out his fountain
pen and wrote admit bearer above
the engraved line and went of to the
theater. -Argonaut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
RETURNED TO sTAUNT0N.
C. Jones Rixey is Committed to
Western State Hospital For
The Present.

AS outlined in the Gazette yesterday
afternoon c. Jones Rixey, former
president of the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation was declared in
sane in the Corporation Court.
The court directed that Rixey be re-
turned to the Western State Hospital,
where he was sent about ten days ago
by commission appointed in Orange
county. he was conveyed to that in
stitution yesterday afternoon by DR.. De
Jarnette and his assistant, DR.. G. w.
Freed.
"A suggestion that Rixey be sent to
the hospital for the criminal insane at
Marion Va, was discussed, but the
idea was abandoned when DR.. De jar
netts explained to the court that the
buildings for the criminal insane at
Marion will not be completed for nearly
o wear, and in the meantime the Staun-
ton Asylum is authorized to receive
such patients Commonwealth Attor-
ney Brent, however, announced that he
would ask that Rixey be eventually
sent to Marion, and when counsel on
the other side declared that they pro-
posed to attack the validity OF the Sec
ton OF the code under which such COM
mitlnent is contemplated, Judge Barley
announced that he would hear argu-
ments on this question November %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The only case before the Police
Court this morning was that of Charles
Farther, alias Fido Carter, WHO had
been arrested for vagrancy. He was
allowed to depart with the understand
ing that he leave the city Immediately.
The officers and teachers of the First
Baptist Church will meet tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
Rlrds Blown Out 70 Sea.

More than q dozen birds, including
an owl, wrens, thrushes and chat
finches, alighted exhausted On the
deck of the steamer Caledonia, bound
from Manchester to Boston. All e1.
cept two chaf1nches died inmedi-
ately. They had, 1t is believed. been
blown out to sea by gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19

For bowel complaints in children
always give Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and Castor
Oil. It is certain to effect cure anc
and when reduced with water anc
sWeetened is pleasant to take. No ply
sician cap prescribe better remedy
For sale by W. F. Creighton and Rich
ard Gibson. sayt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
HODsEWARMING TONIGHT,

4he york Of charging tne house Of
the Old Dominion Boat Club has beer
completed and the organization vii
give a housewarming tonight. AL
arrangements for tho entertainment
have been made, and those who pur
pose to attend are anticipating an en-
joyable time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
A Reproof.

"Oh, children. you are 80 noisy to-
day. Can't you be little quieter"
Now, grandma, you must be more
considerate and not scold US. You see,
If 1t wasn't for us you wouldn't be a
grandma at all"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
ManItoaa's Fish Industry

Fish from Lake Winnipeg are now
sent down south as far as Maryland
Most OF them are not white fish, but
cheaper grades. The fishing industry
Of Manitoba is now second only to
wheat as a commercial nzsst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
Inconsistent.

Guest-So your daughter belongs 70
the Universal Peace and Availability
society? Host-Yes, and she's rapidly
fighting her way to the front OF that
society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
For Hiccouuhs,

It is sail that teaspoonful of q
mixture of granulated sugar and vine
gar will stop hiccoughs Immediately,
Woman's National Daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19

niarrhoea Is always more or less pre-.
Vslent during September Be prepared
for it. Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy Is prompt and
effectual. 1t can always, be depended
upon, and is pleasant to take. For sale
by W. F. Creighton and Richard Glib
son. advt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19

fhe sasterly winds which prevailed
yesterday caused an abnormaIly high
tide at an early hour this morning.
The water whileat its height invaded
the King street at the Strand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19
Woodward s. LOtfnrOp
10th. 18th, F and Streets,
WASHINGTON, DC
We Have Pleasure in Announcing
Our Showing of Practically Completed Selections
of
TVTota nsa4.4s C.
Women's Distinctive Foot
wear For Fall and Winter.

Our stock Stylish approaching
completion The displays adequate all demands
rivals
for the final word in footwear styles
The designs expuy devised chosen for
their absolute correctness and their harmony with the
style the with staple
models which quality workmanship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19

A meeting Of the Reliance Steam
Fire Engine Company will be held to-
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-19

A trick is at the best but q mean
thing.-Le Sage.
Evening star., 1911-06-04

UND brings 10 our thoughts the
summer bride and her attendantA
81 and this season tho sweet sim.
plicaty. combined with easy con-
struction. - the attractive. dominating
feature for the wedding costume. Over
In Paris trers - . tendency to use
sheer. clinging materials Just - much
- the moro expensive silks and satins.
These latter fabrics must b simple.
No longer does the skirt stand alone
In the glory Of tts boardnke stiffness.
II Is graceful. soft In line ana any
thing but voluminous.
II you are ',contempiat1ng mAtri
mony." look at the bride who occupies
the center Of tho page and Of our at
tention. She h wearing q simple we'd
ding gown Of soft liberty satin made
with half-iength sleeves and high waist
NnA. Noe4ce THAI the bodice II collar
less, . feature that - . departure from
the wedding dress Of two years ago.
and % becoming and comfortable that
4 has bsen continued from last fall
into the styles for summer.
The underdress Of satin - made on
slender lines, with . square court train.
This should not be too long and still
e narrow. The bodice II comfortably
full and Of the favortts peasant type.
A deep yoke Of heavy lace forms .
pointed front on the blouse. A nat.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Trimming the Suit

A A decorative agent IN trimming
~ tho tailored suit there il nothing
4 \ 90 effective ~ black-and-wht1e
striped silk.
1t may b. a. wide - one inch or 40
narrow a. pin-stripes, but It has dash
and charm Ill its own and fully real
iyed by u today.
Linen or serge suits have come under
tt sway. Revers. collars and cuffs are
dssp or shallow, but thsy are 1nodish
In hla0k-and-white stripe.
This does not mean that no other
color need be used On the contrary.
the black-and-whits combination gives
. neutral background on which to add
green. peacock blue, citron. coronation
red or royal blue.
Bnttons arc sure 20 DO applied accu-
rately on stripes-which 10 q helpful hint
70 home dressmaksrs. Braid can conwsrt
. striped background into checks. IL you
wish. The suit can be decidedly changed
by adding the popular striped silk 70
much exploited by our leading de-
otgnerA.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Novelties in Parasols

CHRRED chiffon covers are shown
in . large variety. printed chif-
~ toms being used over white and
colorsd foundations. Sometimes the
chiffon u shirrsd over tho upper part
Of the cover only. and somottmes the
shiTred portion u used a& the lower
edge ~ . border.
Hack and white. OF course. loads In
favor. Black satin stxtpsa. wide Or
narrow. ON white taf1eta. ar~ very
naodash. with colored noTaa designs -
. deep border.
Contracting fabrics ere Joined By
black valvet, which 10 used also ~ Z
border. One effective border = Of white
taffets With applied daske Of black
velvet, each one and one-halS Inches in
diAmeter. Hemstitching e also ussd
Tor Joining the trdmHn4nG ribbon, oe
border. 20 the reSt OF the cover.
Plain paraeols are shown with q
heavy nat cording inserted In the edge
q each gore. The cordtng u drawn
uxnt enough % shazv the 1oEe q eho
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Materials for the
Blouse

4 OK nlne women cut q esa WAai
~ materials wosdd 30 suitable Tor .
- separate blouse for summer WsAT,
and they win answer, Sheer linen and
summer silk. and-I can't think oz any
moro" Yet have sssn ax dainty and
stylish blouass su,inAntly suitable for
afternoon wear In summer. and no tvo
vsrs o. the same matsda.
The first was Of white muil. which
sooys oleAn . long time ana then
Washss wsil, and II was trimmed WITH
square yoks Of wide dotted batisto. 90
1ssp Shas q rssohed nearly to the waist,
where the two edges wsrs finished of
~ . sew oe TIVE buttons eacA, in the
shads Of the dotted goods (prsfesably
ascD edged with white bsn~ Two
0ess sta Of buttons adorned the 'front.'
q De waist, which was pleatsd In two
NM q thrsS pasats each, and Q third
eesween them. Of about twtoe that
width Tue Pssrr0t co3lae and oufEs
woge tucked mum. finished at both sdres
By narrow bands OF the batista The
whole was cool and really charming.
The second waist which was more
elaborate. was OF china silk, In q colored
pan-stripe The blouse was laced aoross
u front with inoh-and-a-half-w1de rfb
Bon Of the same color, caught by silk.
eevsred butfoCs. Tho waist was deeply
pleafed to permit Of this effect. There
were Q wide douncs collar and cuffs
Of tucked tulle. edged with ribbon. with
An additional band Of ribbon below the
Dutoh-out neck The tulls gave an
especially summery appearances. and
looked well with the soft silk
soutache braid was combined with
tulle to trim the blouse Of striped f.,-
feta, the tulle forming Q fiouncs down
the left side. and also widely fiounced
collar and cuffs. the former nnished
with the braid. The braid was apnl,sa
in two double rows to tho rtsht Of III.
ssds nounce. - well. and on the Jons
upper cuffs. Three large croohsted
buttons. black. like tho braid. fastened
the founce opening.
Simple and yet dressy was tho eon-
hination Of nAturaicoaored ponses ana
Persian silk. The blouse had half.
length sleeveA with collars ana cuffs
tucked a. In the former models. ana N.
pleated broadly down the front The
persian silk formed Q narrow border
Tor cuffs and collar. ana made q knot
tso tie. In 5abot fashion, at the nsck.
very simple blouse In striped sun.
mer nix had no ornamsntatson hu+
shoulder plests. . lace yoke f,nish>d by
bands Of bias silk ana wide oufr.
trimmed with three bands Of Msxican
oEsvnwork Ia white s4n. Tia souae.
seek was cut low and the slesys, v.ee
s0rss-Suartsr length
xAs last blouse sssn was a vnss.
snsse hnsA With bread tucts down the
uooe and back. down the side Of TIA
sssvss and across The cuffs. Ther.
~ . fassSet cedar. cootinued IN a .,ds
osWnee ~ tucked linen. with q scallon-
Soe19 q iAvsndsr. The doubly f,ounced
s0 wsrs sdssd IN the came color.
- "a round neck was slightly low
xesss six examples show how sxSat
- u wealth o& dress material from
v0soh sns may choose In making one Of
0ase summer afternoon waists. sure-
y ns 'sheer-linen-and-su
Wsman would better. look about her.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Black Velvet
"HU addition Of black velvet

-HU addition Of black velvet 10
one Of the features this summer
l. that is not exactly COOL. but irs
stylish, and the Partisan designs are
emphasizing the touch Of black vslves
In sll departments Of drssA
with the soft white nohu of net
. black velvet sash or high girdls
10 worn. This can be Terminated at
the fastening by two long ends that
reach to the edge Of the nch0; IL
can be very wide and finished At the
back in the nat broad loops OF the
Japanese obi.
A band of black velvet - used
around the neck with low-cut dresses:
Small black velvet buttons are used
In abundance on sashes, Jabots. col.
in straight lines the :houiders md md
sleeves, the bodioes and skirts. TIE
smaller they are the more desirable
they are considered. Il 10 better to
have them made than to cover
molds, especially in the small slzee,
Hats are faced with black velvet
Bands OF black are used on sailor
hats; bows are trimming dressy
shapes, and black velvet 10 combined
with ribbon or silk 70 form scarfo Or
bows on afternoon shapea
The vogue for the black velv0t q
one OF last summers noto0 carried
over to this season II the results are
as decided, no fears for the "ungea~
sonable" touch need be entertained
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Millinery Notes

rTYINGS are the favos4te trimmfn0
NV on large white straw hats worn
w In Paris. They are paacsd high
ct the back or around ths crown In .
bandeau. Sometimes thsy facs the hak.
which 10 perfectly plain on top.
Berries are clustered In cabochonS Or
In soft sprays on rough straw ha&A /,
Cherries are also snJoying poPularae1,
Either IN white. bright rcd or dark red
they are used on children's hats.
Velvet apricots. plums. apples and
peaches are much In evidence They are
placed On the fabric hats for aftsanoon
wear.
Fee4hers Tor dressy a8es9nooa hnAD
and for evening shapes are moro beau
0ful chan ever.
A. for .nowers. The cmaA cnse 49,
blooming Just az profusely a. the large
ones. Fuchsias, 1oxgloves, sweet peas,
fcrget-epe-nots. vtoletS and gorAnluml
are In the hrst ranks.
lingerie hats are trlmmed w4eh frlIs
Of pleated lacs. ribbon A0wefo or huge
six onea Entire crowne o4 la0o gAth-
cred around petals Of . large flower 20
form the top are the Pretty ide9P on
Hnger1s hats Of the Ate0t H6uortaslons.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Last Word in Scarfs

"HE long scarf. chiefly Of satin or
cninon. . while ago took Paris By
storm, and after Paris, the whole
world Of fashion. With the prospect Of
. cool summer. It has retained its oopu-
iaTsty, and the models described are all
70 be seen at fashionable seaside ana
mountain resorts this season.
The black chiffon over Persian In vsrv
effective Indeed There is in 1t only the
most shadowy suggestion Of the bright
ly figured silk. so that the general ef.
feet Is somber, and yet rich and oriental.
The scarf is lined with thin, black satin
which forms a wide hem all around IL.
and there Is no further attempt at orna-
mentation. except a nat satin bow at the
two outer corners. 1t ia the proper
choice for the woman who leans toward
the rich simplicity In dress.
For lighter wear. with the moro plain
II cut afternoon dresses. comes the usht
blue chiffon scarf with Its pattern WORK.
I'd out In silver spangles This makes q
lovely scarf for evening wear, too; and
with Its tapestry-like design and its
pain blue silk hem. 1t Is an addition to
the hancsomest costume.
How black and white chiffon may bs
enecuvsly combined Is shown by q
sairred and tasseled scarf in these two
sneass. u II Of black chiffon, lined
e the edge, al around. to give . hem.
~ the ends 1t Ia caught by shirriug and
- nnished by black silk tassels.
s2esn cson sesst wsas .sn Ga,,ss =
with seed pearls. These tiny pearls.
like svsrytbing that hints at beadin9
@ are muSn In favor for al sorts Of orns-
most effective here. This scarf. Ike
most OF the others seen, has a wide
border Of plain soft silk OF the same
The typical made" scarf Is exempn-
eed by one in black satin. stitched in
toics. ending With . silk ornament, 2
gathered pun ahd . long tassel, It Is
the shoulder, and where the two parts sst
meet, at the side Of the neck, il is fas-
tensd ey large power rosette Of the
: :sess tnSs sna s:Dsasi ssaay 20.
wear with collerless frocks on cool days.
y takes the place OF the once-popuiar
feather boa or the expensive marabou.
Aks the blaok-and-white chiffon, except
that here the white lining Is cut wider
sc ana rho She"; ;a Fl both s%;:
gathered At the ends into . row Of shir.
nng. fastened with silk frog, from
which hang at either end two satin
tASsei.
Finally comes q real beauty. Of black
net enbroidsred In Light and heavy gold
thread; The edge 10 scalloped and bound
with gilt cord.
). 1t is hardly necessary to comment on
the beauty and utility OF these scarfs.
Fashion has given us for . long time,
ana II we are wise we will make use
OF tnem white We may Fortunately,
sfill on the incrsase-and long may they
ssisni
Evening star., 1911-06-04

center OF each arch between the tips. This
gives tho parasol an attractive flower
Like appearance when closed
Carved handles are very popular. thu
carvings usually taking the form of
animals and birds. Mushroom tops
are still ssen. but are smaller than
formerly. and beaded handles are much
In evidence and very beautiful In their
many oolors
Brazwood tops are pretty. sst on q
shank OF light -coloFed wood such az
bird'e-eye maple or boxwood. Another
n0yaty IN Parts is . long. stick OF
namented with . large central '.stone'
Of colorsd glass. in . color to initiate
one OF the aemprecious stones. ana
surrounded With smaA coral OF tur-
In some Of the new French pa1asofp
ths fegrtde end Of the stack ID cut
somewhst long. and = shaped Mks- an
tapers away fqr about two inches and
ends With . Any bail q tho tip
Evening star., 1911-06-04

lacs crown ana q gray plume. The fao.
ing OF ths large hat i Of coral satin
yelled In gray maline.
White organdis has returned 70 favor.
It Is shown In tho last dress. It's rival
II silk voile; ana II tho latter b used.
combination with pink silk II very sf-
fective. Lace outlines the edge Of
bodice and sleeves. The lower line OF
the tunio 10 modified to form points and
Is trimmed with lace in slightly curved
lines. Tassels weight down tho front
The hat is trimmed with . net bow
and Z wreath Of pink mousselins roses
that shade from pale rose to deep pink.
You see that these gowns are for .
pink wedding. but any color scheme can
be carried out. Paris has sent you the
latest ideas: It - for you to use the
hints that are here. Beauty and .
practical usefulness are allied In every
frock in the group. so that the message
to womanikind is one Of pleasing hope.
Evening star., 1911-06-04

THOR summer the all-fiower tooue or
II the crown Of flowers 10 such q
- favcr's that It bobs up serene
ly each season. ana 10 worn by women
who have tested this type OF ohapsau
and have not found It wanting.
Fine flowers are the rule. GeraniumA
tiny rossbudA ell kinds OF little
flowers that would not Be recognised
In the : botany book Of youT school
days. form charming means 70 the
dowory end.
Flower toques are Of different types.
There 10 one etyle whose high, up
turned brim II . mass Of white buds.
The crown II Of straw and II topped
BY Z black net bow.
Another type has . bounet-shaps
scoop for tho brim. with . high crown
Of flowers. Then thers II the light
shape OF malinS studded with flowers
and trimmed with q velvet bow wired
and poised high at the back.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Pale rose chazmsuss. vansd %visn silk

Pale rose chaEmsuse. ve6led %1th silk
wolfe II the burden Of the nsxt song. Tho
tunic In trimmed with Wide rose -oolored
silk lace, and . band 1t the bottom IL
edged with deep silk fringe. A silk cord
dednss the waist Ana
The hat II one Of the favorite fabric
hats II - Of silk wolfe and 10 edged
With heavy Lace and trimmed With .
hsavy lace bow. II you wish. you can
face this with shirred malins In rose
color. This whole costume 10 very At
traotive for the maid Of honor.
If you are WONDERING what . naatron
Of honor can wear. look at the model ut
the immediate right Of the bride. It IL
Of silk marQuisstts In . pale gray over
coral satin. The extended shoulder Line
Is Of gray lace, inset IN points; . shall
low pointed yoke of lace trims the bod
toe. The girdls - Of silver braid A
double skirt effect is shown bX the bands
Black velvet is trimmed with . gray
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Flower Hats

Huge crowns Of tiny flowers are
used with wide. dropping brims OF
nne straw. Brims are covered with
flowers on either upper or under sur
faces.
Net, tuNs and black and white
chantilIy lace are used to tone down
brilliant colors In flowers. and can
be massed In shirred lines or In soft
pufinss. The color OF the flowers be-
meath 10 frequently used ~ . velvet
cording or binding on the under sur
face OF the brtm.
Indeed. tho flower hat Il particular
~ becoming. and for those who re-
fuse to consider wings or feathers
and who wish . change from ribbon
and velvet, the toaue. or large shape.
composed mostly OF flowers. offere .
charming way out
Paris has set the seal Of approval
on the flower hat These suggestions
are sent to you for your deaectaA1on
and proft