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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
BRIGHT COLORS IN AFTERNOON
Ones Own Drawing Room Is t'e
place for Display, but Hues
Must Harmanize.

The woman who dislikes display out
Of doors. in her own drawing room
often wears the brightest col0rs. TIES
gives her chance to lay aside tue
sober yet attractive tailor-made suit.
Dresses are worn 10 harmonic or
contrast with the colorings with which
The room is decorated. Red looks well
where the coloriugs are the claret
shades and brown. Green In Inc soft,
dull tones blends equally as we'll
An afternoon gown OF geranium pink
is effective where the surrounding COL
orings are OF purplish hues. Bright
sapphire blue harmonizes with almost
any color.
A striking combination which LOOKS
we'll for afternoon wear is red and
purple in fuchsia shades.
Emerald green is much worn. some
times combined with black Gold lace
and nets of all varieties make effective
trimming for this color.
Any odd attractive color, no matter
how vivid. may be used for the after
noon dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
INDIVIDUAL COVERS THE BEST
Will Sc Found to Aid Materially in
Keeping ccnterpieces in Perfect
Condition.

Combination individual rolls and
covers for renterpieces are much bet
ter than having one stick for nllm.
Der of such articles. az when six or
eight table mats are rolled together
;hev are certain 10 get more or les3
musscd. since the entire collection
must be handled whenever one OF
Them is released.
Inch thick pine rods nov come in
various lengths especially FOR the
foundation for centerpiece rolls. and
which any Of thsee may be padded
with cotton batting and then covered
with Irish crash. irish linen or heavy
Lawn. It is much better to provide a
cover vhicI, is permanently attached
10 the roll and is wrapped about it in
company with the centerpiece.
These roller covers often are made
Of white crash. pointed and tape
bound at the tapping or outer end and
fastening by means OF tape loop
and q crocheted button. but far more
practical are the individual roll coy
ers that are made Of printed cretonne.
tape bound all round and fastened
with two sets Of tape strings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
SEASON OF THE RHINES TONE
Worth Has Been Primarily Respon-
slbIe for the Great Popularity
Accorded This Fashion.

1t would be difficult 10 estimate tho
amount of money put into German
rhinestones for this seasons use on
gowns. Worth was a leader In tho
lavish display OF these crystals during
September in Paris, and the Ameri-
cans have not only brought BACK
gowns that are heavy with these gilt
tering stones, but the manufacturers
have brought back ornaments in most
ingenious shapes made OF the s,rasS
stones and ask high price for them.
There are bowknots made entirely
of tho stones, with danglers from tho
edges; these are applied to the front
of bodice and sometimes they catch
the drapery at the left knee. Tho
short sleeves are made entirely OF the
stones strung on supple thread; cir
dies. wings and medallions are built up
of them ready to put at any spot
where they will do the most good.
Fringes OF rhinestones, which are most
expensive. are pretty at the edges OF
bodices and sleeves, and short panels
of them are used for the skirt and the
back of bodices.
So.called necklaces of rhinestones
set in silver are sold by the yard 10
outline the edge Of the decoletage'
and unless you have seen this you
cannot image how attractive it Is un'
der the V-shaped decolletage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
NOT ALL CAN WEAR GREEN
But the Woman Whose Complexion
Suits This Shade Should Make
Abundant Use OF It.

Fae green as m evening color i5
most effective. and for those who can
wear II is highly becoming lot this
color does not really seem 10 get its
proper need Of attention. and as IL
rule. at a diuncr or III ballroom this
shade is conspicuous by It's complete
absence or rarity.
F.meraId green is 'by far tho more
daring shF1!eantl wiran carefully worn
this makes singnIarly successful
frock, especially If the wearer has a
touch Of russell or sunburn in her
locks. For the woman who is the hap
py pOsscssOr Of hair Of q Titan shade
there are few colors in which she will
look as well as in emerald. and the
warmth and depth Of this combination
will make her sisters appear pale aud
colnrlcss beside her.
There seems. however, a sUr2rsti-
ton against green as being an unlucky
color. one woman declaring thai d.
rectly she gets frock in this shade
which is her lavOrite--SCno relation
dies and she Is condemned to wear
black for long period This has hap
pcned so frequently that she has now
givcn up ali attempts 10 wear green,
and would only do so il fear and trem-
bling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
ALWAYS ONE TAILORED SUIT
Ia Presence IN Wardrobe simplifee
Immensely the Question OF AP-
propriate Dress.

Many women are simplifying the
clothes problem nowadays by includ'
ing in their wardrobe one plain tai
lored suit cut on mannish lines aud
devoid Of any suggestion OF trimming,
So many occasions arise when just
such q suit is the only appropriate
thing to wear II one would not only
look smart. but feel perfectly com
Portable AZ we'll. that few women can
forego the comfort OF 1t.
The new materials are indescrio'
ably handsome in themselves this
spring Take the hair-lne striped
worsteds, for instance, in the various
shades OF plum. -navy-blue. purple. and
gray combined with black. These ma
terials tailor perfectly and lend them
selves so we'll to the new vogue oil
trimming with bands OF self-materia
set on contrariwise that they are
counted as Observation-Disclosures Ba
Ear,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
Cnild's Garments.
bling.

Children's garments demand Il great
deal OF attention these days. There
are many attractive models and ma.
tcrials from which IN huiih them.
The modern mother dc"otcs much
thought and time to the selection Of Il
practical as veil as pretty c"tft for
her little ones.
The school dress is tho most impcr-
tant garment for winter wea,. Sail.
or suits continue first in favor; hey
are always attractive for girls. These
are made Of scrGes. Gne"iots. pGna'
mas, broadclOths; in fact. there is an
endlcss variety Of materials snitable
for this dress. Stylish models come
in checked and striped fabrics, with
contrasting pipings OF rcd. pine or
wkite.
Fer The winter coat tho reversible
materials are in highest favor. 9th
or stylish designs are Of plush cara.
cul, pony and seal for fabrics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
SAMUEL II. LUNT, Auctiomcer
SALE or HOUSE AND
LOT, Alexandria, Il.

BY virturc IF authority vested IN NC
by arcrtan deed Of trust, dated .Iuly6,
1910 and recorded in deed book %,
page SAP, d Land Record, Of AlcXan
dria, Virginia, wherein Henry II. War
ing conveyed certain lots Of ground
and improvements 10 the undersigned
trustee to secure the payment Of Ger
tain notes therein set forth, default
having been made in the payment Of
the notes therein secured, on the &c.
quest Of The holder Of the said notes,
will Offer for sale at public auction,
at the entrance Of the Market Build
iny, on Royal street, Alexandria, Flr
ginia, Saturday, February u, 1912,
at II O'Clock NJ, all Of said property
described as follows in said trust deed:
!. All that certain lot of ground,
with the buildings and other improve
mcDtS thereon. and all appUrLcnanccS
thcrclInto belonging or in any way ap-
pertaining, situated on The west side
Of Columbus street, between Wilkes
and Gibbons streets, Alexandria, Vir-
riuia, and described aS follows: Be
ginning on The west side of Columbus
street, 80 feet south Of Wilkes street,
running thence west parallel win
Wilkes street, III feet inches TO
an alley il feet 20 inches WIDE. hence
south on said alley 20 fccct; therce
east parallel with Wilkes street, ~
r.. 8 in. to Columbus st. AID thcH:c
north on Columbus st. - IT. to t!!e
place Of beginning, with the use Of 'alG
:t!irv in conlon with others entitled
thereto, references 10 said deed il
made for description This house and
lot is sold subject to Il trust o( $5OO.O0.
Terms Of sale, caSll. transfer al the
cost Of purchaser.
ROBLET y. BRUMHACK
2 lOd. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
The yscuous Life.

reopIe without any form Of religion
without superstiticn. devoid Of any
thought Of the future state. have been
found in the interior forests Of Suma
ira. according to DR.. Wilhelm Volz
Tho geologist Of the University Of Bres
Ian. who made extensive journeys
through the island. There he found
The Kubus. AS he named them, who
are scarcely 10 be distinguished from
the small manlike ape Of the lndo'
Malavan countries. They are wander
ers through the forest seeking food
They have no property.
They are not hunters. but slmplF
collectors. They ask merely sufficient
nuts fruits and other edible growths
IN keep them alive. The kuhus wage
verr little warfare upon the small
amount of animal life in their silent
and snmher land The only notion he
corId get from them of difference be
tween live and dead person was
that the dead RIO not breathe.
He infers that they are jnlmeazur-
ably inferior to the psleolithic man OF
Europe who fashioned tools and hint
cd big game with his flint tipped ar
row and knife Intellectual strophy IS
the result Of the Kubus' environment.
The words they know are almost AZ
few az the ideas they try to express
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
Linen for Millinery.

The nnw lingerie hats are moi the
fluff predecessors of ;ira breakfast cap.
They are practical shapes. IS nearly
severe looRng as dainty white en'.
hrnidery can become.
All the linen is applied very
nmoothy over blocked shapes Eye.
let embroidery Is employed, and
roses. y ''ruchc" OF net or 4 pajr o.
wings" of heavy glripure may he
used az trimming,
One linen hal that is Out ~ the or
binary is not in the cheer cmbrod-
cred fabric. but in = he3"r. rough
finished coating weave IN tho genera!
linen shade. This covnrs large,
broad-brimmed model. viii, a facing
Of straw. RI TpUlG make ztunning
finish to tailored costume Of linen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
EInIIah Luxurious.

Quite The most luyuriDus Of the ne~
blcuses are tho=e made almost en-
tirslr Of real lace.
IN one model point de verise, hie'
and valenciennes laces are ccmblred
The scheme chossn Is simple. but the
laces are arranged IN effective panels
and motifs Joined with the ralen
ciennes. the most delicate OF the
three laces. The new real lace tlouses
have touches OF gold or silver thread
intermingled; with the Lace; !;
J lingerie b1ouses sucn as are sesh
sometimes beneath heavy coats have
long. close fitting sleeves finished
With do;n.v Nr:=t fr:M==
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

Aounccg Of the same: this is fixed on
by press studs set closely together ON
the hem of pettic0at and under the
hand of hounce. At the left another
nounce OF gray silk is shown; this il
set in SETS of three fiat pleats with
spaces between. and has a 3-inch
pleating al edge: the upper houncc at
right side Ia OF the silk, just seal.
Ioped and buttonboled at edge: the
lover one Is Of black satin closely
pieateI.
Materials required for gray alpaca
pelticoat: 3 yards 46 inches wide. For
gray silk Hounce, about 2la yards %
inches wide: for the blue silk, about
~ yard 90 inches wide would be
needed: and for the black satin, ga
yards 90 inches wide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
HicheIicu Embroidery.

Rjchelieu embroidery Is style Of
work where the figures forming the
design are outlined with buttonhole
stitch.
The material inside the outline IA
then cut away with sharp:polnted Scls'
sors and the empty space Is filled ia
with brttopbole bars. bridges or 9th
er fancy stitches.
It. is an elaborate form Of Roman
embroidery and is sometimes called
"cut work It is very durable ana
exceedingly handsome. Alliance en-
broiderv in a. combination OF shadow
work and eyelel embroidery in tne
same design. This alliance OF Two
kinds OF embroidery Is often used on
gowns and hats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
Lacsd-Edaed poiIlse.

IN making q sci OF round doilies Tor
gifts one woman made the discovery
that by stitching narrow henH In the
edges With rather long machine
stitch she could very easily crochet
linen thread lace on the edges. catch
Ing a loop Of the linen thread In each
machine stitch.
A simple wreath Of scattered dsis.
les and leaves was embroidered on
each linen circle. then a two.inch edge
Of lace. resembling torchon, was Gro;
cheted about the edge of each. : Tie
effect is wonderfully good. The work
is easily done, making ch.rmi.g
rs. fer gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
used as trimming than as an entire
cnverinq for hats

used as a trimming than as an entire
covering for bats.
A ine exception to this rule Is
shown In the hat Of black and white
striped silk. faced with black velvet.
pictured here. The handsome fancy
feather carries out the idea Of stripes
with the, monotony destroyed by a
mottled white. stripe and base OF
pure white marabout. The hat Is an
exquisite piece Of millinery art.
In the second hat pictured black
crown and white brim are finished
with made Quill Of white, velvet
striped with black soutache braid.
Either of these hats may be worn
with almost any sort Of gown and
upon almost any occasion. They are
both smart and practical.
JULIA soTTOMLEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

TO waist, the sides are put in with
fulness.
The skirt ia arranged in fat pleats.
turning from the front; uuder.sleeves
Of piece lace.
Materials required for dress: !
yards "a inches wide, 4 yard lace lS
inches wide.
Dress for boy Of 2is years.--A 1T
tie dress such as this might he made
in cashmere, fine serge or ye!veiecn.
The fastening is at left side Of front.
A sash Of corded ribbon is tied ronnd
waist and hangs with fringed ends at
the left side White lawn collar and
cuffs are worn.
Material required: ~ yard AZ
inches wide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

IT Is in the management Of stripes
that the artist in apparel has the
best opportunity to show the value
Of ingenuity. Stripes will make up
into the most ordinary or the most
striking effects. When not well
matched and given the right direc-
tion. they are detriment to the out.
lines Of the figure, but may be so llsea
as to improve 1t. &''%%
In millinery. striped materials are
mainly used for attaining brilliant Ell
fects. They are therefore. most et1ec'
tive in black and white or other
strong contrasts. They look best on
frames with rather severe outlines
and high bows Of striped ribbons are
therefore much used on plain felt or
velvet covered hats. AS a rule strip
ed materials are more successfully
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

Would you keep the popular figure
Cultivate food heroisln and common
sense. equally :. Cut down food Only SO
bong ash affects your pounds. not your
spirits and nerves. Better unsientlT
lat and health than sylphlike lines and
invalidisn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

A LII persons havin" claims against
~ the estate Of j. ID. Stanton, dcccls-
ed. :,rc requested to present them duly
certified to the undersigned for pay
mcnt. and all persons who are indebted
to said estate are hereby notified to
promptly settle the Same.
d. WORTH STANTON,
i'm - limo Cor. Lee and Wolfe SLs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
FOR SALE

TOR SALE.--2 desirable north Wash
i ington street HOUSES. IN order
to close the estate, the owners have
authorized me To sell these properties
Nos. .Oe-2l0. Ut n bargain price, For per-
mission TO inspect and particn lars apply
ut once to ROBT. ELLIOTT, exclusive
az cnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
DRESSES FOR BOY AND GIRL
Pretty Costumes That VIII Please
Little ones and Delight the
Eye of the Mother.

Dress for girl OF to 10 years
Strawberry pink cashmere is used for
this little dress.
The bodice is rather short--aisted:
the upper part is continued in front
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

HAVING qualified rs administrators
n Of the estate OF JOHN w. RILEY,
deceased, all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to
present same duly verified to me Tor
settlement, and all persons indebted to
said estate arc hereby notified 10 make
prompt payment of such Indebtedness
to me.
MRS. EVA l.. RILEY, Administrative.
feb6 "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

When the ice begins 10 tlaw, rs IL
certainly will. you will need those Gold
Seal Rubber Boots aud Shoes. the best
on tie market. aold by John a. Mar
shall s Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

Berli. Feb. l3.- The Foreign Of
flee announced this evening that al
investigation Of the murder in Mexico
70 German subjects has boon ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT. - HOUSE I'll Cameron
y street, all modern improvements,
now occupied by Alr Harry Bevclcy:
possession May Ist Apply T. 6. Howard
:10I south Washington street.
iebl3 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

THE, annual meeting Of the stock
J. holders oi the Julius LanaburSh
Furniture and Carpet Company for the
election of officers AMI other business
that may coEie before il, will be hcld at
Hotel Flelschmann. Alexandria, Nir-
gini;,, on Monday, February -, l?l2, Ut
500 o'clock p. ~.
Tcbi TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
FITTED TO THE FIGURE
pETTiCoAT WITH ADJUSTABLE
FLOUNCES MOST USEFUL.
servieeabIe Model Of Gray Alpaca
shown-Materials by No Means
costiy and Garment 10 Easy
to Construct.

A closely fitting petticoat terni-
mating just below the knees, and sew
eral adjustable founces, is most
useful possession. OR model has on
a top Of gray alpaca. with fat pleated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

HAVING qualified rs administrator
T. of the estate Of CARLIN i. CAMP
BELL, deceased. all persons having
c!ai ms against said estate are hereby
no titled to present same duly verified to
me for payment, aud all persons indcbt-
e to said estate are hereby notified to
make settlement Of such indebtedness
to me. WIN. J.. WILKINS.
teh1 l0L Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
LOST.

4 OST. - On Washington or Prince
H. Street Il ladies small gold blue
cnamcled WATCH Return to rs north
Washington street and receive reward.
fcb15 It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

THE annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Airy View Apart
mcnt House Company, incorporated.
will! he held al the Office of Gardner L..
Boothe, esq, alexandria Natl onal Bank
Building, Alexandria. Va. or Monday,
February ", 1917. 1T 10 o'clock p. m.
Il. w. PARKER, Secretary.
frbi9 til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

Soft woollen materials. cashmere.
satin or StartuuE, may be made up
ia this style.
The bodice has pieces laid over the
shoulders. which are arranged in
cross.over effect: they are edged with
bralding, which is continued down
each sstfs5oidtoht ofltskitt:.
I.hee;sssieevss: and front are finely
tucked and trimmed With braidins.
Material required: 2 Yards -
,nchss TiiA,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15
" hE'IEs).

SByANTt,D.--A lady STEM OGRAPH-
w EE 1T once. Apply at the Alex
audri:t Gazette Office. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-15

noT nESe1 Win tOuSIH d"iIIe - ""'''
You are adding cooking TO youT
other accomplishments" he said.
That's what my wife is going to do.
aren't you. DEAR
Yes" she answered quietly.
She was very quiet. indeed. and the
more Malcolm and talked aud
laughed over some Of the good old
times We used to have The stiller she
grew.
really don't see how Malcolm ever
happened 10 marry such glum little
creature with no rivacily.
She scarcely smiled even when J re-
lated how. when attending a house
party once, Malcolm and ran away
by ourselves late one evening for a
moonlight row and in our haste 10 get
into the boat. fell into the water and
he carried me. dripping. back to The
house. where every one thought him
n,its hero for rescuing me. for they
didn't know that the wafer vas only
a foot deem where fell. We laughed
heartily at the recollection. but she
merely auFred 10 Cousin Fapnie and
asked IN her stilted way ii she "as
found OF boating and such things.
Poor Malcolm! fear his marriage
vas :uii=tc&o.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02
TO CUT DOWN THE ALPHABET
Phonetic Arrangement Adapted to Sci,
entifie Management.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-More time is to
be saved for the stenographer, more
space is to be placed at the disposal
of the letter writer, and thoughts are
to be expressed direct without waste
in new alphabet adapted to meet the
modern demands of scientific manage
ment, according to Prof. Fred Newton
Scott Of the University of Michigan,
who presented . simpli1ed phonetic
alphabet in an address before the Mod.
ern League association at the Univer.
sity of Chicago.
The alphabet. which is said to have
the approval of type manufacturers
and typewriter houses, is intended to
reduce the modern English alphab bet
by nine characters and do away with
combinations, which Prof. Scott de,
clares are cumbersome, wasteful and
complicated, and do not express clear,
ly the thought of the speaker or writer
THE elements of the alphabet that
I have designed are simple. For a
consonant a perpendicular stroke, stem
or column would be used to which
may be added horizontal projections
at the top. middle and bottom, while
a dash or broken circle would repre-
sent vowels."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02
Like Meeting An Old Friend

Please find enclosed $l.OO for sub
scription for another year to the Plain
Dealer. Could not very well get along
without it, for every copy l receive
seems to me like meeting with some
old time friend of Howard county, or
Winneshiek county.
The crops this year in kandiyohi
county, MIMI, were all excellent with
the exception of wheat which did not
quite come up to the standard. The
black rust did some damage, SO the
yield was only from IL to % bushels
per acre. Oats from IS to IS bushels
per acre; barley from II to IS per
acre; corn from IS TO- 60 bushels per
acre, but nearly all showed under. We
havessabout from IA to "a inches of
snow especially in the corn fields. The
flax crop was excellent, yielding from
10 to 1s bushels per acre. Timothy
SEED from to bushels per acre, and
hay and potatoes also excellent crop.
Fall work was badly delayed on ac-
count of fall rains and the scarcity of
help, quite a lot of threshing undone
which may have to wait until next
spring. Prices are good on all farm
products. Yours respectfully,
JACOB BoUsKA,
Raymond, MINI.