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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
Wilbur Wright.

The really great men of any age
are not the men who make the most
noise OF attain the greatest popular
acclaim. These pass as the glamour
and clamor subside. They are not the
accidents of occasion. 1t is the mar
who do things who keep fixed place
from which they cannot be pushed II
the annals of the times. One or these
now lies near death at his h'me in
Dayton, Ohio. Wilbur Wright vii
have a CONSPICUOUS page in the after,
histories of his country, when Theo-
dore Roosevelt, for example, will only
be doubtful memory. Wright Is as
modest as Roosevelt is audacious; but
he has been record of achievement
not often paralleled. The navigation
of the air is no longer an illIsory
dream; it is an acco nplished fact, ano
we should not forget the fact tha'
right here in Alexandria was made
the first flight by the Wright Broth
crs. that really proved the aGarta-
bility of their theories. Wilbur
Wrigth will need no other monument
to perpetuate his memory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

The chief fault found with air fly
ing by man up to the present time
has been the tendency on the par'
of the aviator to perform circus
stunts. Instead of seeking scientific
stability his mind has been filled with
daring dips and spiral glides. In con-
sequence of this the eirship as com
mon carrier has not made much head
way in spite of Its rapid progress.
To it also are to be attributed TO-
tai of lis deaths in the last four years,
with countless cases of manning and
minor injuries. Aeroplane critics
have contended from the start that
so long as spectacular effects were
sought just so long would the airship
as commercial Transporting agent
be a failure. It is true, Of course
that deaths have resulted in additional
knowledge, have pointed out the way
to betterment Of air craft; but 1t Is
also true that the deaths which have
brought about such information are
not more than ten, and that the fur
Their loss of life has ensued because
of foolishness or stunt turning"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
DECORATION DAY.

The most magnificent and costly dome
Is but an upper chamber to TOMB.
M snot on earth but has supplied a
grave,
And human skulls the spacious ocean
pave
The exercises in connection with
Decoration Day in the National Gene
tery today, though not as elaborate
as those soon after the close o. the
civil war, will be interesting and I'M
pressive. In bygone years there were
large gatherings within that enclosure
and at times Congressman and other
representative men participated In the
exercises. For some time, however,
Alexandrians have conduct Il the SER
vices, and they have done s: with
credit to themselves. The pr grams
have been simple but appropriate, ard
those who attended have always en-
joyed the services.
The National Cemetery would not
have inspired Gray to write hi. elegy,
but there is much therein to bring
practical thoughts to the minds OF
all.
There are no storied urns nor fret
tied vaults, but the great mass OF
tombs are of the same height Ind pat
tern, suggestive of the fact that death
is the great leveler of all
Decorating graves of deceased SOL
diers is but one feature CT the hoil-
day. 1t is time when outings be-
gin, baseball matches are played anu
the sound of music on excursion steam
crs is again heard. The weather To-
day has been scasonable, and the great
majority have enjoyed the occasion IN
their own way. Some passed the day
surrounded by natures scenery, others
have whilcd away the day according
to their individual desire.
AS usual on Decoration Day, mary
visitors have been in tile city, ana
numbers have passed through Alex
andria on the electric trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
and Glass, Speaker Byrd and Exon

and Glass, Speaker Byrd and Exon
gresham Harry Tucker were treated
with every courtesy and what they
said was heard in all parts of the
theatre in which the convention met,
The members of the convention did
not show the least sign of Ill humor
and even when Hon. Hugh A. White
and State Senator West found it diff
ficult to receive attention the delegates
were in a happy frame of mind. Where
there was business to be attended to
the delegates paid close attention, but
when there was no business and only
impromptu addresses the delegates
felt free to have a little fun at the exf
pense of the speakers. "Be careful
Claude" "Time is up" and cheers for
the favorite candidates along with
good natured remarks could not be
misconstruded as lack of harmony
When a speaker with weak voice at.
tempted to say something he was told.
to talk louder, but not word was:
spoken in anger, and from the open.
ing until the close of the convention.
the best feeling and harmony prevail;
ed. AS further evidence of the har-:
mony manifested, the delegates fav-
oring an uninstructed delegation to,
Baltimore were largely in the major.
ity, yet they readily agreed to divide
up with friends of Woodrow WilsoL
and the friends of the New Jersey
candidate were given part of the del
egation to the Democratic national
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
Harmony at Norfolk.

In line with the editorial IN ycster-
DAVIS Gazette in reference to the Nor
folk convention, we are pleased TO
nub]ish the following from the Gilt
ton Forge Review:
"The newspaper reports sent OUT
from Norfolk purporting to give a
correct account of the proceedings Oh
the State Democratic convention nave
caused the impression to get aproao
that there was lack Of harmony
among the Democrats of Virginia at
their convention. when the fact is, the
hest feeling prevailed throughout the
great gathering of the Virginia Demo
cracy. There was no opposition worth
mentioning to a single proPosltien
that came up for consideration aao
no occasion for steam roller meth'
DDS. It is true the convention was
somewhat discourteouS to Senator
Swanson, but not any more so Iha'
w,s the convention of 1908 towards
Senator Daniel and Governor Manh
who at that time was candidate io'
tho position he now holds. The &C;
crates.at Norfolk were IN no .humor u
listen to long. winded speeches, and i
was the length of Senator Swanson
address that caused the delegates tt
become restless. Congressman floo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits TO Cham
5erlain's Cough Remedy more than
now. This was shown by the increase
in sales and voluntary testimonials
from persons who have been cured
by it. If you or your children are
troubled with a cough or cold, give il
a trial and become acquainted with its
good qualities. For sale by all deal.
srs.-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

1t would surprise you to know Of the
great good that is being done by
Chamberlain's Tablets. Darius Down
e., of Newberg Junction, n. B., writes,
"My wife has been using Chamber
iain's Tablets and finds them very
cfTectual and doing her lots Of good"
:. YOU nave any trouble with your
stomach or bowels, give them a trial.
FL. sale by all dealers.-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
Hard to Get First Million.

Remember, my boy, the hardest
thing in life is to make your first mil
lion dollars"
81 will, father"
"You MAJ be 90 years or more doing
that. 1 was. but after I had made
nv first million I made million
month after that and didn't work any
more than two days week"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

Would 1t be irreverent to suggest
that the Queen Mary, Great Britain's
new dreadnought, Is appropriately
named?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

Boston citizen kissed letter from
his girl and got the humps. AS a rule,
however, love letters cause heart fail
.ure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
zenlO for Your Skin
Eczema. Pimples, Rash and All Skin
Affections Quickly Healed.

EII111Ct1UIs Qu1Chf!E trSuIu'
No matter what the trouble, &C.
zen1a, chatting, pimples, salt rheum,
Zemo instantly stops irritation, The
cure comes quick. Sinks right in,
leaving no trace. Zemo is vanishing
liquid. Your skin fairly revels with
delight the moment Zcmo is ap-
Piled. Greatest thing on earth for dan
druff.
The wonderful way in which eczema,
rashes, pimples, dandruff, letter;
quickly heals by the magic touch o.
Zemo is marvellous. Zemo IS sold by
leading druggists everywhere, ana in
Alexandria by Taylor's Drug Store
Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

At this time OF year the average
citizen finds himself strongly IN sym.
pathy with the doctrine Of coal con.
seryation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

Rochester,, N. Y. has citizen who
is the proud possessor Of two hearts,
And this is leap year, too!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

A Maryland legislator has intro
duced a bill providing jail sentences
for gossips. How many tails are there
In Maryland?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

The man who says nothing Is some
times surprised to find how popular he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

TERMS:-Daily, year, $500
Six months, $3.50. Three months,
S1.25. One month, 43 cents. One
week, 10 cents.
Entered at the Postoffice OF Alex
sndria, Virginia, as second-class mat
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette Bldg, King Street.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMl LII, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-30

Ladies IL i-2c black and
tan gauze hose, Friday
pair l0c.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
POINTS ABOUT TEA MAKING
Beverage to Be Good Should Be Brew.
ed in Earthen Pot, Never in
Metal One.

Women who pride themselves on
their tea making assert that tea to be
good should be made in an earthen
pot, never in metal one.
Tea is never good when long stand.
ing, but In some cases 1t cannot be
helped. 1t should be poured off the
leaves into another heated pot and
covered with "cozy."
If cream is taken a less expensive
grade Of tea may be used than when
lemon is preferred.
An old fashioned idea Is to drop a
few shayings of dried orange peel into
the pot in which the tea is made.
Some like this. while others believe
that it spoils the flavor OF the beyer.
age
Bits OF cinnamon and two or three
cloves dropped in are other ways OF
varying the flavor of the cup that
cheers.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
BIG FORTUNE WELL HANDLED
Millions Left by the Late Russell Sage
Are Being Expended for the Wei
fare of Humanity.

While the late Russell Sage was in
the flesh he was one of the most pru-
dent, shrewd and persistent money
grubbers in Gotham. The astute tinan-
cier never plunged nor risked any
money in wildcat schemes. He was
"sure-shot" operator in Wall street,
and when he died he left in the hands
of his lone widow a fortune of some
thing like SIS, 900. Since becom-
ing possessed of this enormous for
tune she has worked as persistently
and assiduously In scattering the
money as her husband did in gather
ing it. The scriptures tell us that
the miser is the man that "heaps up
riches and cannot tell who shall gath
er them" Russell Sage knew better,
and the good lady upon whose shoul-
ders was imposed the burden OF this
enormous sum of money has worked
hard in tightening the burden. Her
philanthropies have been productive
of as much wisdom as marked her hus-
bands operations in the market. She
Is reported to be failing in health, and
her task is only begun. Should she
be taken from the world thousands
will regret her departure, and it is
very earnestly to be hoped that fur
ther care of the property will fall into
good hands.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
NICE DISH FOR LUNCHEON
Asparagus omeIet Is Something New,
Easily Made and Is Well
Worth Trying.

Something nice for a lunch or sup
per is asparagus omelet. Reserve
three stalks of asparagus whole, the
others cut into pieces about an inch
long and let all simmer in boiling
salted water until tender. Melt three
tablespoons butter and cook in three
tablespoons flour, scant half-tea-
spoon salt and a dash of black pepper.
When frothy add one cup and half
of the water in which the asparagus
was cooked Cooked for the purpose)
and stir and cook until boiling. Beat
in a tablespoon of butter and add the
asparagus. Have ready yolks of four
eggs beaten light and the whites beat.
en- dry. To the yolks add 4 teaspoon
each Of salt and pepper, then turn
them over the whites and cut and
fold the two together. Melt a table.
spoon Of butter in a hot omelet pan
turn in the egg mixture and when set
on the bottom put the pan into the
oven and let cook until no uncooked
egg clings to a knife thrust into the
center of the omelet. Put some Of
the asparagus on half of the omelet
fold and turn onto a hot platter Put
the three stalks of asparagus on tor
of the omelet and the rest OF the as.
paragus and some around it Serve
at once.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
1T IS CRIMINAL TO NEGLECT
THE SKIN AND HAIR

Think Of the suffering entailed by
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
cause Of dishguration, physical be-
cause Of pain. Think OF the pleasure
Of a clear skin. soft. white hands, and
good hair. These blessings. so essen
tial to happiness and even success in
life, are often only matter Of a little
thoughtful care in the selection of
effective remedial agents. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment do SO much for
poor compilations, red. rough hands,
and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost
SO little. that 1t is almost criminal not
to use them. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold everywhere, a
postal to "Cuticura,' Dept. L, Bos-
ton, will secure liberal sample OF
each, with 32page booklet on skin
and scalp treatment.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
WELL POSTED.
\ California Doctor With Forty Years
Experience.

In my forty years experience as
,eacher and practitioner along hy-
sienic lines" says Los Angeles
hysician, Il have never found a food
20 compare with Grape-Nuts for the
benefit of the general health of all
2lasses OF people.
Il have recommended Grape-Nuts
or n number Of years to patients with
he greatest success and every years
experience makes me more enthusias
tic regarding its use.
81 make It rule to always recon.
mend Grape-Nuts, and Postum in place
" coffee, when giving my patients in
,tructions as to diet, for | know both
irape-Nuts and Postum can be digest
ID by anyone.
AS for myself. when engaged in
much mental work my diet twice a
lay consists OF Grape-Nuts and rich
ream. find 1t just the thing to
luild up gray matter and keep the
brain IN good working order
In addition to its wonderful effects
is a brain and nerve food Grapc.Nuts
,lways keeps the digestive organs in
rcrfect. healthy tone. carry II with
ne when | travel, otherwise | am al
most certain to have trouble with my
stomach" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
Strong endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have stamped Graro.Nuts the most
scientific food in the world There
a reason"
Look In pkGs. for the famous llttls
book. THE Road to Wellville."
Ever rcrd the above 1~trr' 4 rrN
tuc npprrr- from ,imr to time. Ih"
re genuine. true. md tuli OF homno
Interest.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
MAKE DESSERTS LOOK PRETTY
Numerous Fancy Designs In MoIds
That the Woman Of Taste Can
Use to Advantage.

A good-looking dessert has sponge
:ake or cottage pudding batter baked
n oval rings, large or individual. the
,enter filled with Charlotte russo or
Bayarian cream dotted with whipped
cream in fancy design; similar de-
sign is arranged around the base OF
the cake. For family meal the cot.
tage pudding can be filled with fruit,
tapioca orange or pineapple.
Many Of the hollow ring molds have
fancy shapes, cones, turrets or flow
ers, but where pennies count the plain
ones are more practical for all uses
Moreover, it takes a skillful cook to
empty the contents of fancy mold
without marring it.
For special occasions there are va
rions molds to suit Hearts can be
had in all sizes, both hollow rings
and plain. Stars are easily found, and
for card parties there are forms to
represent hearts, diamonds. clubs or
spades Almost any flower used in
arge or individual
For mousses it is easy to find a mold
suited to its kind Thus there are tin
molds shaped like a small ham, 9TH
ars represent fish. straight and coil
ed, big and little, while some have
small chicken arranged to appear
on the top when inverted. These are
rather bizarre and not practical for
the housekeeper with small income.
Any one who has tried to serve
spinach appetizingly will welcome a
new mold star-shaped with a press
and removable bottom. The finely
chopped green when dressed is put
in the mold, the water pressed out
through perforated bottom, which can
then be lifted out for easy serving.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
Poor Chan.

Seth Barton French. at a banquet at
Sherry's, in New York condemned
the American snob.
America is a republic" he said.
eve all begin-even the mightItst OF
ns-humbly and simply. When hear
one person snubbing another on the
grounds of birth, the thing strikes ne
as ludricous and unreal. 1t remiods
% Of n Mayflower girl.
a girl OF Mayflower descet yielded
he pinch Of poverty sufficiently to
'v G-npd Rapids millionaire.
ler husband was n plebeian. and
would never forgive him for 1t.
1uld never cease from insulting
account of his low origin.
was shopping one day and the
m said to her:
d to whom shall | send the
madam?
4 her nose in the air, she turned
Naid and said
'ie, tell the man your masters
never can remember II my
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
The Reformation Of 'Rastus.

A shiftless colored boy. after being
caught in number of petty delin-
quencies. was at last sentenced to a
short term in the penitentiary, where
he was set to learn a trade. On the
day of his return home he met
friendly white acquaintance. who
asked:
well, wha, did they put you at in
the prison, 'Rastus?"
''Dey started in to make an honest
boy out'n me, sab"
succeeded"
"Dcy did, sab. Dey put me in de
shoe shop. sab. nailin pasteboard
soles onto de shoes, sab"
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
What He Bought.

Syracuse business man. living in
one of the suburbs. says Judges Ii
drary, decided to give up his spacious
backyard to the raising of currants as
a profitable side issue. So, wishing
to absorb all the information he could
acquire on the subject of the currant
industry, he went down town one Sat
urday afternoon recently and return
ed with his arms full OF books.
well. Toby" inquired his enthus-
iastic spouse, as he dumped the vol
umes on the table. did you succeed in
getting what you wanted?"
Sure | did" he replied. proudly
pointing to the books. II bought a
whole years editions of standard
work on current literature"
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
Ducks With Green Peas.

Place a tame duck in Dutch oven
and brown nicely. When brown ali
over pour over 1t about two pints of
calves bouillon, little salt, few
chopped onions and few soup vege.
tables; then cover and let it boil un.
til done. Then take the duck up and
cut it in nice pieces, keeping it warm.
strain the soup and skim the fat Off,
Brown a large tablespoon of flour and
butter in a saucepan mot too brown
thin 1t out with the soup until the
right thickness, put in it two pints of
green peas and boil until done, then
place the meat In and boil few min.
utes.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
HOW GIRLS
MAY AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit of Others.

Rochester, N. Y.-"I have daugh-
ter 13 years old who has always been
very healthy until recently when she
complained of dizziness and cramps every
month, so bad that would have to keep
her home from school and put her to bed
to get relief.
"After giving her only two bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound she is now enjoying the best of
health. l cannot praise your Compound
too highly. l want every good mother
to read what your medicine has done for
my child. Mrs. RICHARD N. DUNHAM,
311 Exchange ST., Rochester, NY.
Stoutsville, Ohio.-"I suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
Dandellon Wine.

One gallon of dandelion blossoms,
picked when the. sun is shining. Put
in stone crock, pour over them one
cool in n cool place three days, then
put into porcelain kettle, with the
r'nd OF three oranges and one lemon
rind, cut up fine. Boil 15 minutes.
strain add three pounds of sugar and
the pulp and Juice OF the orange and
lemon. When lukewarm add half a
yeast cake, stand one week in warm
place, strain again. let stand until 1t
stops working, then bottle.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
Her Excuse.

These people have a plausible and
elf-righteous excuse for their mis-
'eeds," said Senator Bankhead, apro-
Ios OF certain hypocritical lawbreak-
RS. in an address IN Fayette
They remind me, in fact, of GER
fain parsons domineering wife. The
arson said meekly one day:
My love, you told me before the
wedding that you knew our marriage
vas made in heaven, yet you now or.
Ter me about as if were a slave.
Order the woman calmly an
'wered. is heavens first law"
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
Horseradish and Nut Sauce.

This is an excellent sauce to serve
with boiled beef Remove the skins
from some walnuts, chop them fine
with the same quantity Of grated
horseradish, Season this mixture with
a dessertspoonful of powdered sugar
and a pinch OF salt. Add the Juice OF
two lemons and some fresh cream, in
sufficient quantity that the sauce may
not be too thick nor too thin.-Na
tional Magazine.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
A Floor Mop,

An excellent floor mop may be
made from old stockings In this man,
ner:
Slash them In strips an inch wide
forming a fringe.
Stitch several thicknesses of this to
a strip OF cloth three inches wide and
ten inches long. Machine stitching is
best. Saturate this with a good fur
niture polish and fasten in mop
stick.
By using this daily upon hardwood
floors, they are kept free from dust
and given a beautiful polish.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
For Pressinu.

In pressing clothes where creases
are desired spread good wrapping pa
per on ironing board, place garments
In proper position and cover with same
quality Of paper. Then sprinkle paper
and Immediately use hot iron. 1t will
be found a most satisfactory way and
also result In retaining creases a
greater length OF time than II pressed
between cloth.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
TRY BEEF A LA MODE
CAN BE MADE INSTRUMENT OF
ECONOMY IN COOKING.
Method Of Making the Best Out Of the
Cheapest Cuts Of Beef Originated
In France Years Ago-Two
Good Recipes.

Beef la mode seems to be one OF
the first of beef dishes in France,
where, without question, this matter
Of cooking the less expensive cuts Of
meat orlginated-a century or SO back.
The English early adopted this meth
Cd but called it French beef la mode
and lost sight of the prime essential
Of the mode, which seems to mean
quite a different thing among English
speaking peoples from what 1t does to
the French.
In America our leading cooks de-
scribe this as similar to the pot roast
Or smothered beef, the difference being
that 1t Is cooked in more water. The
chief Characteristic, as they conceive
Of 1t, Is the larding of the beef.
The French, it is true, do lard the
cut of beef they use, but they also
add vinegar usually to make it more
tender, sometimes marinating 1t for
three or four hours in vinegar and
other seasonings, and then using the
mar!nade In cooking 1t with vege-
tables.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-06-13
One Mans WAY,

is Crimson a man who makes the
est OF what befalls?"
No, When things go wrong Brim-
on starts to swearing and soon be-
,mes so interested in thinking up
acw forms of profanity that he for
Eets all about his troubles"