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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

panying sketch, and it is cut out IN
four pieces and edged at the seams
with blue and white cord. The let
tiers contained in the words hot wa
ter" can be cut out OF any thin col.
ored material and apDliqued in their
places on the blanketiEg before the
cosy is made up.
1t should be large enough TO fit
loosely over the can, and the piece or
bIanketine which is sewn in between
the two side pieces should be a little
wider than the width OF the can.
The handle at the top by which the
cosy may be removed merely consists
of 9 small piece OF material edged
with cord and sewn in position in
the manner shown in the sketch; a
layer OF wadding and flame! lining
will render the cosy SO impervious to
draughts that it will keep the water
hot for some considerable time.
These c0sieS should not be forgot
ten when work is being prepared for
bazaars, and when they are intended
for that purpose it is good plan to
make them in three or four different
sizes, to suit different shaped cans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

counted strewn on the ground, and
rot a man mad been bitten. The rep
tiles were slightly dormant, owing to
the GOODNESS, but when aroused would
sally forth from the cave. Clubs;
shotcuns and rifles were used in the
slaughter. When no more snakes
emerged from the cave q repeating
shotgun was discharged into it and
about fifty more were dragged forth.
Some OF the specimens killed meas
ured more than three feet long. while
others were only q few inches IN
length. Some OF the larger ones Will
be stuffed and placed on exhibition.
For years the farmers III that neigh
borhood have been bothered by the
great number OF rattlesnakes. The
gulch Of that name was literally alive
with them. The den discovered by
Mr.. Smith is On the Peoples ranch.
After cleaning out tnis den it was de-
ci6cd to continue the crusade and
there are a number Of men and boys
securing the community for more
snakes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
HOW TO CLEAN SILK GOWNS
Gin and Water Cure Among the In.
faIlibIe Remedies for Soiled
SILK and Satin.

Now that black and dark colored
silks are again in fashion it is wise
to use our grandmothers' remedies for
cleaning them-in the days when q
silk gown was a real possession.
Among the infallible remedies for
cleaning black satin or silk which
they knew OF there was the gin and
water cure. \ sponge dipped in q
mixture of this was used 10 remove
the shine and clean 1t thoroughly, the
silk being afterwards ironed while still
damp.
In order to keep wooden dresses and
skirts in good condition and freeing
them from dust, every woman Kept a
cat-o'-nine-tails of ingenious manuiac.
tire. with which she flagellated the
gowns which were used for street
wear. This instrument of torture was
made OF a short stick, to the end OF
which narrow strips Of leather were
attached. With it the material re.
ceived a thorough beating on cleaning
day.
An old-fashioned method Of cleaning
white kid gloves which had lost their
first freshness as the result OF 4 ball
or a visit to the play, without being
absolutely soiled, consisted in cleans.
ing them with white soap. Pure cas-.
tile soap, procured at drug stores, was
merely dipped in water and then
rubbed over the finger tips, the gloves
having in the first instance been
drawn over the hands.
The soap, without being wet, chung
to the kid, and this was finally rubbed
or with a piece Of very soft flannel
the result being sufficiently satisfac.
tory to enable them to be worn once
more without undergoing cleaning
with benZine or other spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
HANDY HOT WATER CAN COSY
Useful Article That Can be Made
in Spare Moments and at Little
Expense.

4 useful article to make III spare
moments, just at this time Of year, IS
cosy for the can OF hot water that
often finds place outside bedroom
door. AS cans vary so much in size It
must in a measure be especially MADE
for the can it is intended for, and
should be carried out in a double
thickness of blanketing.
One of the best types Of cosies Tor
this purpose is shown in the accom-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

Drains Immense Watershed.
The Missouri river drains watar.
shed q $4,000 ssusre piles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
MONTANA POSSE ON
HUNT FOR RATTLERS
Organize a Party of Extermlna-
ton and Kill 200 Reptiles
in Gulch.

Anaconda, Mont.-A posse OF OK
termination was organized and at
least 800 rattlesnakes Of all sizes
were killed in Rattlesnake Gulch, near
Three Forks.
The source Of the hundreds OF the
REPTILES froSl which the gulch taxes
its name was found in the shape OF q
small cave, discovered by accident by
Ar,os Smith the other morning. Mr.
Smith notified his friends in Three
Forks and nearly 100 men and boys
proceeded to the scene, armed with
all variety % weapons.
For three hours the battle ragged
ana al its close 300 rattlers were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
q Use for Old Stockings.

Save all old stockings, and when
YOU have a number collected, cut OH
the feet and cut open the legs; stitch
four or five legs together according
to the size cloth you desire. They
make excellent cloths to use around
the stove or for oiling Or waxing
fioogs. After using these my maids
don't care TO use any other kind
Harper's Bazaar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
Prize Hoo Banks Like Dog.

New York.-A 600-pound hog BE-
longing TO Joseph Banta, a Richfield
N. j. farmer was found to be suffer.
ing from rabies. and 1t was ordered
shot. A dog which ran over the farm
entered the pig pen and bit the porker
in the neck. The porker had been fat
tcued and was 10 be raffled. IL bark.
i Ike dog as result Of the bite
/ receiTe,i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12
CHILD IS BAKED TO DEATH
Crawts Into Stove Oven and Mother
Finds the Little Ones Charred
Body.

Fairplay. Colo.-The two-year-old
child of Mrs. Frank Frissletto OF Bal
Icy was baked to death in an oven IN
her home here. The mother found the
charred body of the baby when she
returned from few minutes absence
from the house.
The mother had Quilt a hot fire to
do some baking. She went out doors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-12

The child, in some unaGcountaDle
manner, got into the oven and the
door swung shut. 1t was heavy and
could not have been opened by the
baby eren if it had known enough
to try it.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
Sleeves

NINCE evening dresses and little
dance frocks are in class by
~ themselves and presuppose the use
OF long gloves, their sleeves are less apt
to show any decided changes. There IS
SO little Of them. in the first place. But
fashion has given her fiat anent after
noon dresses and suits. Here are some
of the changes:
In the majority OF dresses the long
sleeve prevails.
Most of the sleeves are set on the
garment about three inches below the
shoulder, thus giving a long shoulder
line.
Some frocks show the cuirass effect
or separate large sleeve over the set-in
sleeves that are on the underbodice.
Fullness is the keynote. This Is given
In rufties at the elbow. in wired puffs
on undersleeves, in the general cut OF
q bishop or leg-o'mutton type.
Shrring Is used on cuffs and on the
under-arm seam to dispose of material
in full lines.
Frilis are shown on the edge Of the
sleeves and running up the outer seam
They also edge the upper and under
lines OF cuffs
Fullness is given to the sleeves OF
storm coats and evening wraps by nav
ing them cut In one with the garment,
dispensing with armholes, yet departing
from the kimono type by having decided
cuffs and fitted end at the wrists.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
FRENCH FASHION NOTES

trich feathers In corn color. Two ex-
trennely long uncurled plumes mount
from the crown, being held in place by
a cabochon Of clouded amber beads.
Fancy this worn with a stunning black
velvet directoire suit showing a yellow
chamois vest and trimmings of amber
buttons and deep cream-coIored lace.
For the negligee blouse the art-student
bow Of dotted foulard or figured chintz
is worn instead OF the elaborate neck
wear for other types OF bodices.
The pannier is an established fact in
tine story Of fashions, as WAS predicted
in these columns months ago. 1t is
modified, Of course. for nowadays styles
are the result of study and art and not
Of the whim OF a sovereign or the
caprice Of court favorite. Our de-
signers have taken the pannier. but II is
worn with a difference" The becom-
ing youthful slender silhouette is stu
preserved. Any fulness at the hips Is
developed in soft materials and Is not
ever obtrusive. ~,
Jackets show the cutaway line ana
have decided fare. Why? TO aiiow
for the pannier, madam! 1t may nor pe
on the skirt. but 1t is in the general
scheme of things and the jacket SHOWS
its influence Some Jackets are extreme
ly short in front curving back over the
hips and shoG4 tails, postllon pdchS
and draped ei.s -
Buttons are .serywhere. The tiniest
buttons in brilliant red and VIVID pIue
are used on blouses of blue or coral
colors.
Large bone and wooden buttons are
shaped like a torpedo and are attached
by string to stormcoats or the separate
walking coats that bid fair to be as
popular as last year
Black and white in combination are
paramount in the color schemes. 1t Is
developed in every conceivable material.
in all proportions and for all ages. One
stunning costume showed black mat
ador'' velvet jacket. short In front and
ending in back In long panel tail The
skirt was of accordion -pleated white
taffeta. while black velvet lined with
royal blue formed a wide girdle that
tied at the side under round. fiat disk
and fell In two ends to the knees.
At Pre- Catalan a group OF wellknown
leaders slipped tea yesterday and ri
Evening star., 1912-08-25

exploit them. Hence they are doupiS
attractive
Undoubtedly the modes are becoming
this wear. Womankind ought to be well
dressed this fall and winter. There Is
certain piquancy in the styles that
lends its charm to all wearers.
Undeniably the directodre modes are
in the favorite ranks Of fashion. Rival
ing them Is the style of the first en-
pire while the French revolution sup
plies inspiration for the color scheme,
the military costumes and the HoDes-
pierre collar that Is the seasons pass
word In our heritage from the revolu-
tonarv leader.
This vogue is by no means unbecom-
ing for clever makers have SO modihed
the open-neck effect that the style Is
not trying and, indeed, contributes de-
tune. Double cascades of lace are the
expected accompaniment of the turned
down points OF the collar. and these are
added very cleverly in many ways to
suit the different coats and blouSes
that they adorn.
Mixed point d'esprit and shadow lace
in ecru colors are the favorite for the
many frflls that are used on collars and
High girdles and sashes play an i'm
portant role in giving color to suit.
Jeanne Lanvin is emphasizt this fea-
ture on gowns. the brilliant plaid ef-
fects being favored
From this same house comes a black
hat turned sharply up in front. the
brtm edged with ruche of clipped os-
Evening star., 1912-08-25

in good taste in these days. The deli
cate. subtle fragrance is the one pre-
ferred
Many scents are nerve stimulants and
health-givers. Every woman has her
glass bottle of lavender salts, SO re-
freshing when tired or suffering from
a headache
France and England lead the world to-
Day in the manufacture OF perfumes.
Each woman chooses her own beauti-
ings in 1t. Garments, laces, notepaper
and even books all exhale this delicate
fragrance.
At present the fad for scent bottles
and pomanders. worn about the neck
upon long chains is in high favor.
These are Of silver in antique de-
sign and incrusted with semiprecious
stones.
More elaborate ones Of gold duplicates
OF those worn by court ladies during the
reign OF Louis XIV may be had; but
they are rather expensive. OF rococo de-
sign and set with jewels. they are Won
derfully beautiful.
Pomanders or perfume balls OF the
These come In many designs. Gold
ones. representing oranges and heart
shaped designs In filigree work, readily
allow the scent to escape. Others are
snail-shaped or fashioned to represent
English walnuts or tiny spheres carved
and adorned with jewels.
The woman who keeps apace with
the times must purchase a scent
bottle.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

Tho model wearing the large hat Of
meuse. This is an extremely attractive
design. Tho bodice folds surplics
fashion over q yoke OF finest white
linen. Dark purple velvet Is used for
the pointed collar and the belt.
Tho skirt IL buttoned up the side
velvet. This model would be equally
attractive II duplicated in white or dark
blue serge.
The charming gown with the lace COL
lar is developed in dark green serge.
Black mousseline de sole is used for the
collar. and over this falls q second col
lar OF heavy ecru lace. Small pointed
revers outline the V-shaped yoke of
ecru mousseline de sole. Finishing the
long sleeves are cuffs of black mousse
line. Dark green satin is used for. the
waist belt and to cover the fat buttons
The small hat completing this costume
10 Of dark green felt. with an ai9rette of
piack ostrich piumes trimming the side.
Black-and-white barred serge ts used
ava tA0 ASAS oeSi&H Inc square yoke Is
filled In with white dotted net sh,rred
rather full. A small fiat bow of black
satin finishes the base Of the neck. A
line Of nat buttons of black satin ex
tends the entire length OF the frock on
the left side. while an eight-inch band
OF black satin finishes the hem. FrilIs
OF net. tied through the center with
narrow bands Of the satin. form the
cuffs.
A narrow girdle Of black satin encir-
cles the waist line.
The charming hat worn Is a large. nat
shape OF white satin. Pleated frills Of
black mousseline de sole attractiyely
trim this.
The charming model with the handbag
wears q frock Of dark blue silk Plaid
silk Is used for the collar and wide
band adorning the skirt. The nat but
tons are OF cut jet. A butterfly bow Of
black silk II worn at the neck
A smart turban Of soft felt to match
the silk has white wing poised At tho
right side.
You will experience but one dim
culty-nameiy. to select the most at
tractive model to copy for yourself All
are equally smart and practical. so you
will make no mistake II you close your
eyes and choose. Whichever design
falls to you. lot you will have selected
tho correct one Tor cool days.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
About Perfumes

" Ii l. first perfume came 10 as In the
flowers. The perfumer. like the
- musician and the painter. tries to
copy nature to please the senses Of man
The first to discover the art of per-
fumery were the natives OF the orient.
Their ancient civilization was not alone
responsible for this. These nations cul-
tiyate all things which delight the
senses. The taste in perfume among
various races differs exceedingly.
The first perfume was obtained by
burning aromatic gums and woods. The
word itself is derived from per-.
through, and "fuming'' smoke.
Perfumery was studied by the various
nations which in turn held the scepter
OF civilization.
The Hebrews when in captivity
learned the art from the Egyptians; the
Romans from the Greeks and the west
e9n nations from the Romans. With the
fall OF Rome the art was forgotten. and
was rediscovered by the western nations
curing the conquests OF the crusaders
In the far east
The excessive use OF perfume by re-
nned people in Europe during the fif-
teenth and sixteenth centuries was 10
abounded in those days.
Women OF today display refined taste
IN the use OF perfumes, while their fore
mothers used musk, civet and lavender
The progress in the art OF perfumery
IS perhaps the cause OF this: The per
to wrest new secrets from nature
Hardly flower grows that fas not
had it's scent reproduced.
strong perfumes are not considered
Evening star., 1912-08-25

"HE summer days are on the wane.
Already the first signs Of autumn
Il appear. to remind US that the
cool. colorful days are rapidly
approaching. From mountain. country
and seashore come the multitudes who
migrated when the first hot wave
caused the thermometer to soar.
Women are always eager to plan their
fall wardrobes after vacation idling.
When the first chill enters the atmos-
phere. they feel the demand for heavier
clothing
Frocks OF silk and lighter weight
woolen materials are suitable for the
first dresses or fall. Already the Paris
shops are crowded with attractive
models designed TO meet the needs OF
early fall.
Here are a few good ideas for tho
home dressmaker. which may be used
10 excellent advantage. The leading
features emphasized in these drawings
are long. close-fitting sleeves. slightly
raised waist line. dropped shoulder seam
tsinsing the swan song OF the kiInono
eAStveIs AOW COiIdI 0dIo AoibCA S@@As sc'
The straight silhouette. however, Is
carefully preserved. Women Of today
are 10th 10 relinquish the slender.
graceful lines so popular for several
years.
The favored materials for these be-
tween-season dresses are serge. cash.
mere. charmeuse and satin.
Tobacco-brown charmeuse or cash
mere Is used for the model with elbow
length sleeves. The wide rsvsrS are OF
white satin. with borders Of DARK brown
satin. The yoke and Jabot are OF
sheerest white linen. finished at the neck
with a fiat bow OF brown satin.
Turn-back cuffs OF white linen finish
the sleeves belt of dark brown
leather clasped with a gilt buckle gives
a smart touch to the frock.
With this costume IL worn nat.
sa!ior-shaped hat Of white satin. faced
with black velvet.
The next design 10 Of prune-colored
cashmere. A black satin collar rolls
away from the v-shaped yoke OF cream
colored net. Round buttons Of Jet and
buttonholes bound with black satin
trim the bodice. The long. close
sleeves are buttoned on the outside with
jet buttons A belt of prune-colored
auede completed this frock
The continental hat of bsise-colorsd
fsl, 10 trimmed with black velvet.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
vailed the white setting Of the restaurant

vailed the white setting Of the restaurant
by exploiting white in many forms.
One lovely blonde wore white cloth
skirt draped in three folds across the
front Over this was a cutaway jacket
of black velvet trimmed with white
cloth collar and deep cuffs
Another one of the party showed
white bengaline edged with black tlile
pleatings stitched down on upper and
lower edges, forming a fiat band.
The auburn haired one of this inter
esting group showed an exquisite com
bination of. white peau de suede that
has wonderfully soft finish 10 the
surface and seal-brown velvet. 1he
stamp of the latest style was on each
one of these gowns Also. the stamp
of our approval. ELClSE.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
Peach Meringue.

Line a pie plate with good pastry. and
MI with stewed peaches, sweetened. fla
vored with tine kernels then strained.
Dredse with powdered sugar and bake
until the under crust is dcne.
While IL is baking prepare "A merngue
or the whites Of two eggs and TWO table
spoonfuls of sugar. Never Use "A Dover
egg beater for meringIIe. but use in
stead a fork or wire heater. Spread the
meringue roughly over the pie and return
il to the oven to rise and brown. The
oven shou d be cool enough TO merely
brown the meringue deicatey In fifteen
minutes.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

In millinery the tendency to fancy
ornaments. the older the better, is in
creaslng
The draped skirt is the most significant
feature Of the styles for the next six
months.
A combination of black and gold Is
especially favored i'm the new velvet day
dresses
Removable yokes for the babies plain
dresses are one of the new ideas. Some
are made Of fancy linen handkerchiefs,
very sheer and dainty.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

Extremely deep frills of the sheerest
laces set into elbow sleeves are much the
vogue in Paris.
The stocks with attached jabots are
back again, and will be seen the more as
furs begin to be worn.
The new Medici collars with extended
ruffs in the back are likely to be warmly
welcomed this fall.
Some of the new dresses are made of
two-tones corduroy, combined with silk
charmeuse or chiffon in plain color.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

Others of the new ribbons are COM
binations Of warp prints with brocade
and moire.
Young girls are wearing the large shep-
herdess hats with streaming ribbons and
dainty flowers.
Large gilt hairpins. headed by artificial
pearls. are very much used by women
while motoring.
new tiny pempander /, perforated
silver bell to be worn as a pendant. In
side IL a tiny sponge to hold the per-
fUme.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

~ HE aristocrat OF fruits. tracing
its lineage far back TO China and
Persia. the peach is now with
us and at its very best While
a ripe. fresh peach peeled and
eaten out OF hand can scarcely be inn
proved upon, desserts, salads and other
dishes run a close second. The skin should
never be eaten under amy circumstances.
but the flesh of ripe peach is permitted
by up-to-date physicians As entirely
wholesome-so much SO that very Young
children and even typhoid patients are al
lowed its Use. one well known physician
goes so far as to declare that in dysen-
teric troubles the peculiar acids of tho
peach when ripe and sound are better
than any medicine that could nc sug-
gested. II would. however. bc on the side
of safety To consult ones local doctor he
fore administering peaches al lb. to any
patient.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

Persian embroideries, with brocade and
a good deal Of silver, will be used In
evening models.
Fashion favOrs small ribbon ruches and
bows of picot-edged ribbons for millinery
purposes.
The cotele silk weaves, being flatter
than the bedford cords, are preferred for
silk tailor mades.
The colonial shoe fairly demands
buckle, and these may be had in cut steel,
crystal, jet and pearl, not to mention the
pon-expensive silver and gilt
Evening star., 1912-08-25
Peach Soume.

Peel, then rub through a sieve eight ripe
peaches. Stir in with them one cup
powdered sugar and beaten yoiks or
three eggs. Whisk steadily for eight
minutes, then fold IN the whites of six
eggs that have been whipped To a stiff
froth. Turn into "A sOuffie dish sprinkle
with sugar, and bake in a steady. rather
cool oven fer ten minutes.
Evening star., 1912-08-25
Peach Dumplings.

These may be made of biscuit dough
the same apple dumplnss, or of pun
paste rolled into rounds six inches across.
Pinch up the edges to shape into cups.
Arrange in baking pan and put peel
ed peach i'm the center of each. Sprinkle
with sugar and dot with butter, then
ba k,. I'm "A hot oven
Evening star., 1912-08-25
Beware Peach Stains.

Peaches should always he served With
a dolly, as there is no fruit stain So diff
cult TO remove u will yield to renewed
applications Of javalc water. but the
cloth is weakened unless great pains are
used. Javallc water, by the way, Is
convenient article to keep in the house.
hut il should he under lock and key ar
high on a shelf out of reach of nausitive
children II is simply solution of chlo-
ride Of potash. and if purchased under
that name will cost less than when
bought as iavalle water.
Pour little Of the solution over
stain then almost Immediately immerse
the garment in lnkewsrm water and rub
well If the spot does not come out, re-
peat the operation, letting IL soak A mo-
ment longer in the solution.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

Some of the new evening wraps COM
bine fur, lace, chiffon and brocade in
most surprising way.
Among the first felt hats small shapes
are dividing the honors with large, soft
droopy shapes.
The fashionable prelate sash is made
or soft satin, and the square fiat ends
are embroidered.
Long sleeves are correct for morning
and for simple dresses. but for anything
more formal the short sleeve has more
elegance.
Evening star., 1912-08-25

White dresses for afternoon and evening
are charming with bright green. red and
amber trimmings.
At the seaside a REFER of ratine or
lossly cut ivory tweed Is desirable 10
throw on over light dresses.
Steel buttons and black-and -colored
enamels are used on the little black bows
used for dress trimmings.
In the finer gowns two-toned mirror
velvet appears, usually black stripe on
blue, green, gold, purple or red.