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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

she finished telephoning. however, ana
was bitterly weeping and waiting Tor
the body Of her friend TO be brought
homo she glanced out OF the window
and saw the supposedly dead girl
serenely dismounting. They conceived
the idea OF continuing the joke.
The girl was quickly dressed in
white and placed on the bed. her face
covered by a heavy veil, and soon the
friends began to arrive. Flowers were
placed beside her, and after sadly
viewing the girl the mourners were
led from the room.
The news spread, and all Monday
night urdertakcrs throughout the
city were kept busy answering the
telephone. The morgues were visited
by friends. and soon the nndertakers
were inquiring or each other, Where
is Miss Siders' body?'
j. N. Mcknight OF the New Eng.
land Undertaking company finally
went to the hotel to ask the room.
mate, and was led 10 the bedside. He
came away chuckling.
The girl finally became tired oil
making 4 dash Tor the bed every time
she heard 5: HE one else coming, and
after waiting until several more
looked at her, ended the joke There
are many, however, who are still sor'
rowing.
Miss Siders said that she did not
mean 10 carry il so far, but only in
tended 10 make her friend think she
was seeing ghost by slipping in the
house when she was not looking. She
laid the blame for the rest OF it Oh
Miss Trainer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
When Wreaths of Flowers Arrive
the Supposed Corpse Laughs
Over the "Joke."
THROWN FROM HORSE
Although Unlnjured She Goes Home
and Telephones the "NeWs" of
Her death" to Chum, Who in
Turn Notified Others.

Spokane, Wash.-After assembling
death from nine o'clock one night till
the following afternoon, during which
time dozens OF grieving friends viewed
her apparently lifeless form and
brought great Wreaths OF flowers to
accompany her to the grave, Jessie
Siders of the Howard hotel nearly
gave those friends q severe case OF
heart failure when she suddenly
opened her eyes. brushed aside the
banks OF flowers and languidly re-
marked that she did not believe She
wanted to stay dead any longer.
The idea to play such hoax on her
friends occurred to her the other eve
ming when. as she was riding her
horse along Second avenue, near D'yi-
sion street, it became frightened at an
automobile and jumped down an EN-
!bankment. She alighted on the horse 3
neck and fell to the ground, an
passersby rushed to her, thinking
her neck was broken. She was unin-
jured, however, and in moment OF
facetiousness decided to give her
roommate, Nellie Trainer, scare.
Miss Siders then went 10 4 tele-
phone and, in disguised voice, shout.
ed this information over the wire to
her friend:
Jessie was thrown from her horse
and broke her neck
whats that" screamed the room
mate.
Jessie was thrown from her horse,
broke her neck in rolling down the
river bank and has gone over the
falls" she said, adding more sobs and
horrible details.
Miss Trainer Immediately became
hystericai and called their friends. AS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
ton to the theater when she just pre-
fers going with her girl friends?
"PUSSY-WILLOW."

You max think me very strict. but
I most honestly do think il wrong for
girls and boys to kiss each other, I'M
less they are relatives. A girl cannot
be too careful, and wish | could ex-
plain just what harm might come.
Won't you ask mother all about il?
l see no harm in sending the first
postal, especially if you are on trip.
Just tell the boy that you are obliged
to him, but you girls would rather go
together; but how about coming
home? You know l do not approve OF
girls being unprotected on the street
at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
small buttons; y dozen yards braid Of

small buttons; r dozen yards braid OF
the design favored
An elegant style is shown in the
second sketch: it is made up in pew
ter grey cashmere satin. and has a
skirt which Is quite plain and cut with
slight train; there is slight fitness
gathered in at the waist.
The bodice has fold on each Shout
der. and material revers partly COW
cred in figured ninon; tucked niIon is
used for yoke, also for under-sleeres.
Materials required: AZ yards satin
- inches wide. q yard tucked Oinop
IS inches wide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Let the Hair Show.

Don't make the mistake that many
do OF putting their hats down over
their foreheads without letting a lock
Of hair show. 1t is really necessary to
have the hair arranged around the face
to soften the features as we'll as the
line between the hat and forehead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

There never was a time when people
appreciated the real merits 10 Cham.
berlains Cough Remedy more tina!
now. This was shown by the increase
in sales and voluntary testimonial,
from persons who have been cureo
by it. If You or your children arc
troubled with cough or cold, give i,
trial and become acquainted with it
good qualities. For sale By ali deal
erS-Asyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

am truly sorry that I could not
tell you lin next Sundays paper" but
when your letter came it had already
gone to press. am very much afraid
you win not like my advice, for most
certainly think seventeen IS too young
for any girl to be married. Wait at
least until you are twenty. You will
then have had some girlhood and rea-
lie bit more the responsibility OF
the step which, you know Is for life,
and for better or worse. Enjoy these
next few years and you will be better
fitted to be a wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Hints and Advice
on Social Forms
By NINE MERRI
From IAN Anxious Grip

| have been reading your part in
the paper every Sunday and am Won
dering If you can help me. l am Six
teen and a half years old and en-
gagged to be married TO a young man
twenty years old. My parents have
consented to my engagement Do you
think 1t would be wise to get married
when | am seventeen? / would like
you to tell me next Sunday, please.
ANXIOUS GIRL"
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MYSTICAL Letters.

I am constant reader OF your col
umn, and will appreciate it very
much if you Will answer the following
question: In recent note OF thanks
I received, at the close were the fol-
lowing letters, S. Y. l.. Will you please
give me their meaning? TOM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

1.-THE first Is quite charming in its
simplicity, and might be made in
any fine woollen material. 1t has
the skirt trimmed at foot by a
strap Of darker material. which is con-
tinued up In point at the side Of
front; buttons are sewn here.
The cross-oyer bodice has braided
material vest and under-sleeves to
match; the oyer-sleeves are edged with
buttons TO match fronts. The waist
band and skirt are OF the darker ma
terial trimmed with buttons.
Materials required: yards II
inches vide, large and about 4 dozen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Reply to "Pussy-WiIlow."

Is 1t ever proper to send postal
card to boy before he sends you
one? Do you consider it wrong for a
boy to kiss girl goodnight when
they have been chums all their lives?
How can a girl refuse boys invita-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

Neither one Of your questions come
under my department. but as always
dislike to disappoint correspondent
| will say that l was told not to at.
tempt to polish brass bed, but to
wipe 1t carefully with soft cloth.
Most brass is lacquered and only
needs care; II in the process of time
the brass wears Off 1t should be re-
lacQuered
Whipcords, lightweight broadcloths.
serges, shepherds checks, all sorts OF
novelty suitings, are being worn;
also Ottoman silks and taffetas made
into suits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

AS far as possible use white flow.
ers, and you can serve vanilla cream
or pineapple sherbet with white iced
cakes. 7 do not think you will need
any special games. as opening the
parcels usually furnishes enough eX-
element. If the guests like cards
you could have a few rubbers OF
Hearts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
MADAME RACHELLES
ADVICE TO
BEAUTY SEE X + >

Miss Jessie R.-A Redeemed nose IS remcdicd y,
frequent bathing with alternate hoE ana co"l
water Do not eat highly spccd foods.
Bfary Joncs-A combination OF crows feet and
frecl:les at your early age is rather cAusuaL l
known as Wilson's Frcckle cream: This Is both 9
skin food and face bleach, and IS highlE satis-
factory. Follow directions on the pneEase ZOE 2
few weeks and you will be well picasec VIII
and may be obtained from your drug store OF
direct from the Wilson Frecbde Cream Io'uis'S'
Charleston, S. C..
Wilson's freckIs Cream is sold By
+. 6 I,EADREATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

am afraid you want something
more than Refreshments" at din
ner, so l would start 1t with soup.
then a meat course with vegetables,
a salad, and dessert with cake bear
ing ten candles IL tin holders. would
use tin. cups for coffee. have a tin
wedding bell over the table and tin
breadpan to hold fruit and flowers for
a centerp.ece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

If the lady of the house comes to
the door do not hand her your cards,
but lay them quietly on the table in
hall OF living room as you are taking
your leave If child or an unknown
member of the family should answer
the bell you may hand your cards and
ask that they be given to the one on
whom you intend to call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
SUGGESTIONS for "showcr."

I'll be very thankful if you will
please help me. l want to give, in
honor of a friend OF mine, White
Shower" Please tell me how to dec
crate, just what would be nice to
serve and some games to play.
HOPEFUL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Tin Weddlno Dinner Menu,

Please suggest refreshments for my
tenth wedding anniversary next
month. We want to have dinner about
seven, NJ. E. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

Please send me a self-addressed en-
velope in care OF the paper, and be
sure to stamp it. 1t is against the
rules to give names OF books or firms
in this department.
MADAME MERRJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21

I do not know the meaning OF the
letters; the best way for YOU to find
out is to ask the writer of the letter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Two Questions.

VIII you please tell me the best
thing to use In polishing brass bed
stead? What is the most stylish goods
for spring suits? MRS. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Proper Way to Leave Cards.

Kindly tell in your Questions and
Answers" how to leave cards in pay
ing an afternoon call, II there Is no
maid to answer door, HELEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-21
Send Addressed Stamped Envelope

wish to procure an up-to-date book
on social forms. Can you suggest 4
book of that kind? II. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
CHEVY CHASE.

Mrs. G. R. Hall, Mr.. Thomas Mifin
Hall and Rev. Louis Washburn of Phila-
delphia are house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert AIiflin Hall at their home on
Northampton street, Chevy Chase. They
will be guests at the Washburn- Brawner
wedding, which will he solemized at st.
Thomas Church Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Horace Chandlee of Oliver street is
spending some time at Old Point.
Mr. and Mrs Evans Browne and chill
dren leave for Chelsea, y. j. Mrs. Browne
and the children will spend the summer,
Mr.. Browne will make weekend visits dur
ing the heated season.
Judge and Mrs. Stanton Peelle have
bought the Glennan place on Irving
street and Connecticut a. enue and will
make Chevy Chase their home They
will have as their guests for the summer
their son. Mr.. Stanton Peelle, and his
wife and children.
Mrs A. H. Glennan has gone for an ex-
tended visit to California. She will be
Joined later by Mr.. Glennan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
ROCKVILLE.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md. June Il. 1912.
After visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Welsh,
near Rockville. Mrs. j. c. Morton, Jr.,
has returned to her home in Baltimore,
accompanied by her sister. Miss Margaret
Welsh. The Rockville Inquiry Club met
Monday afternoon with Mrs. Howard
Larcombe as hostess. The responses We're
suggestions and recipes for picking, pre-
serving etc. Arrangements were discussed
for the annual open meeting of the club
to be held June H. 1t was also decided
to give a picnic at the country home OF
Mrs w. II. Holmes. near Rockville, July
S. Mr. and Mrs. Frank r. Thomas OF
Roanoke, Va, have been visiting relatives
in Rockville. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Run
of Washington are at the home of Or.
and Mrs. George +. Lewis here for sew
eral weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Hig
gins gave reception last evening IN
honor of their son, Mr.. Walter NJ Hig
gins, and his bride. who was formerly Miss
Meredith of Marietta, Ohio. A large num-
Der of the people of the community at
tended the function being one of the most
ENJOYABLE held in Rockville recently Miss
Katherine Hughes of Clarksburg spent
several days in Rockville during the week
visiting friends. Mrs. Lawrence A. CHS
well of Dckerson. this county, enter
tanned at dinner "A few days ago. her
Estelle Perry. DR.. Joseph NJ. White,
Messrs. George ID. Jones' Thomas CHS
well. John Jones. Howard Griffith, Nor
man Wooton, Elmer Hersperger and Ed
ward Chiswell Miss Pansy Wilson of
Washington was a recent visitor at the
home of Judge Chambers in the upper
part of the county. Mrs. Howard Griffith
of Beallsville has been entertaining Miss
Estelle Perry of Washington. Misses Ella
Shaw and Lucy Trimbe of Mount Saw
age, Md, are guests of Mrs. Harry q.
Poss here Misses Doris and Avis Rab
bitt of this vicinity spent several days
visiting in Washington during the week.
Judge Edward &. Peter Dr. Robert &.
Warfield and MessrS. Thomas Vinson, Ro
land Wooton and Albert NJ. Bouic re-
turned Wednesday evening from auto
mobile trip through Virginia. They visit
ed Natural Bridge and numerous other
places of interest. Mr.. and Mrs Charles
A. Heagy of Beltsville, Md, visited Mr..
Heagy's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ.
Heagy, here during the week. Prof.
Roger j. Whiteford of Washington visit
ed friends in Rockville during the week.
Galen l.. TAFT of Bethesda has gone TO
Chicago to attend the republican national
convention. Miss Ella Rabbit has been
spending a few days with friends in
Washington Miss Naomi Garrett of
Washington is visiting relatives in this
vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Wilson
of Kensington recently celebrated the
twentieth anniversary of their marriage
by entertaining a large number of
their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

Markell for several weeks vacation. Miss
Forney Lake left Sunday for New York
and Newport News, Va, where she VIII
be the guest of friends and relatives Tor
several weeks. Mrs. w. f. Robinson, Jr,
has returned home after an absence OF
several weeks spent at her home in West
Virginia. Mr.. and Mrs. Egleston Gray
have announced the engagement of their
daughter, Elizabeth Cole, and Mr..
Thomas Engel Bartenstein of Warren
ton. The wedding will be at the home of
the bride the 18th instant. +. c. Hodg-
kins returned Tuesday from a visit OF
some weeks to Richmond, Va. Mrs. L..
NJ. Davis of ST. Louis, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. D.
Wertheimer, returned home Wednesday
of the past week Miss Mary Vert
Wednesday morning. Miss Mary Rob
ertson left the past week for Max Mead
ows, Va, where she will spend some
time: going from there, Miss Robertson
will be the guest Of friends near At
lanta. Mrs. Walter III. Cook of Balti-
more will arrive in Warrenton the COM
ing week and will spend some time here
and Mrs. G.. s. Carter and two children
are spending several days in Washing
ton with friends. Mr.. ana Mrs. ]. A. G.
Keith entertained Wednesday night at
cards in honor Of their guests. Mrs.
Denise Mahan entertained Friday after
noon at the Country Club in honor of
Miss Florence Herbert of Alexandria, who
is the guest of her sister, Mrs John d.
Hooe. Mrs. l.. j. Kerr Is the guest of
Miss Bouligny at her home on Lees
Ridge. Mr.. Thomas c. Thornton of
Washington was the past weekend guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ T. Hart of Water
loo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
WINCHESTER.
pecial Correspondence Of The Star.


WINCHESTER, Va. June Is, 1912
Miss Helen Scollay Hardesty, daughter
of Mrs. Lydia Hardesty and the late
Mr.. Charles Richard Hardesty. was mar
ried to Dr. Franklin Taylor Scanlon. son
Of Mrs Mary E. Scanlon and the late
Mr.. Michael Scanlon of Hampshire
county, W. Va, in the historic Stones
Presbyterian chapel. near Wadesville,
Clarke county, Wednesday evening The
maid Of honor was Miss Regina Kimmell,
who wore pink satin yelled in white chif-
ION and carried Killarney roses. Little
Miss Helen Withers, niece Of the bride.
was the flower girl, and was daintily at
fired in a white hand embroidered frock.
Triplett and Thomas Hardesty. nephews
of tho bride, were ribbon bearers. The
best man was Mr.. Edgar B. Moore Of
Charlotte, N C. A large reception fol-
lowed Among the out-of-town guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland. Miss
Sara Morgan, Miss Rebekah Blue and
Miss Mary Blue. all OF Washington. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

ance during the Spanish war. whereas
the New York. when she Is ready Tor
her batteries. will carry nothing larger
than fourteen-inch guns.
The heaviest guns at present In use are
OF thirteen-inch cahber, and are mount
ed on some OF the newer battleships
OF the British feet. The fourteen-lnch
type lis so far superior, however. that 1t
Is likely to be adopted in other navies as
well as in our own.
The biggest gun ever made was built
here In America, but 1t was designed
for coast defense and not for the navy.
1t Is Of sixteen-inch caliber. has an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
Recalling a Troupe's Name.

From the Kansas City Star.
The manager Of theatrical company
playing a ''one-night stand in Texas
was talking to the hotel proprietor re-
garding the prospects for business, and
had been assured they were good
Then he asked. What was the last
show you had here?'
The landlord though for a moment, and
turning to the clerk said:
Say, Fred, what's the name on those
trunks upStairS?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

effective range of ten miles and IS capable
OF sending a projectile weighing 1910
pounds through the twelve-inch armor
Of a battleship at a distance Of five and
one-haf miles. This gun Is fifty feet
! eight inches long and uses charge OF
600 pounds Of smokeless powder.
In spite OF It's proved efficiency. this
great gun has never been provided with
the disappearing carriage required for
Its operation. Congress simply cannot
spare the $4,000 needed for that pur-
pose. So the big gun lies neglected and
almost forgotten on the proving ground
at Sandy Hook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
To Keep Skin White,
Velvety, Wr inkle=Free
tAunt Sally in Woman's RealmD

(Aunt Sally in woman's Realm.)
@. NJ. w. says: MY arms are 50
coarse and rough / cannot wear short
sleeves. What do you adviser" The
treatment recommended to '.Anfse'' will
doubtless overcome this condition.
A. E. G. asks: What should I do for
crows feet and for a baggy neckg' Try
a wash lotion made by dissolying l OF.
powdered saxolite in y DIT. witch hazel.
This is Immediately effective in any wrin-
kled or fiabby condition. Use daily for
awhile and results win surprise you.
Anise: A simple way TO keep your
skin smooth. soft and white is TO apply
ordinary mercolized wax before retiring.
washing il of In the morning. This keeps
the face free from the particles OF life
less cuticle which constantly appear The
wax absorbs these WORKOUT particles, 30
the younger. fresher, healthier skin is
always in view. An ounce OF mercolized
wax may be had at small cost at any
drug store Use like cold cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
Great Guns.

The report that the British gov
,rnment may adopt an eighteen-inch gun
rs a type OF battleship armament Ia a
reminder that the increase In gun-cal
,ers has not kept pace with the increase
N ship tonnage. For instance. the old bat
aeshfp Oregon. with a displacement OF
only l02as tons. was equipped with thir-
Issn-inch guns In her brilliant perform
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-05
Z arm Qno
Garden
WORLDS RECORD cow.

Notice Fine Udder Development of
Daisy Grace de KoI.
The semiofficial yearly record Of
Daisy Grace de Kol as Junior four
year-old is a worlds record and ex-
ceeds by over 26O pounds of fat the
former record for her class. 1t also
exceeds by 100 pounds of fat the high
est record ever made in the senior four
year-old class It also exceeds all of
fetal or semiof1cial yearly records of
full aged COWS of other breeds. Her
average per cent of fat for one year is
4.43, a showing that is wonderful.
In the eight months division Daisy
Grace de Kol broke the record for her
class. During the verifcation test,
when she was under constant watch
day and night, she produced 1873
pounds of milk which contained 2.39
pounds of fat.
Only two full aged cows besides her
stable mates, Banostine Belle de Kol
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-05

and High Lawn Hartog de Kol, have
ever produced as much fat in one year
as has Daisy Grace de Kol as a junior
four-year-old.
Daisy Grace de Kol was bred, reared
and developed at Maplecrest farm, own
ed by Dan Dimmick and brother, at
East Claridon. O. She is more light
than dark, beautifully marked and will
weigh in the neighborhood of 1850 or
1,40O pounds. She is very strong and
vigorous, almost perfect in conforma-
ton, and if one were asked to name
the one trait that predominates all
others it would be that of giving milk
that is very high in butter fat. her av-
erage per cent Of fat for the year be-
ing 4.43. In this respect she resembles
her dam, who is also high in butter fat
Daisy Grace de Kol was dry for about
two months or ten weeks. She fresh
ened at the age Of four years, three
months and thirteen days, this being
the third time she had been fresh.
showing that she is a good breeder.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-05
TURKS, ITALIANS CONTINUE

Both Sides Renew Military Activities
After Peace Negotiations Rupture
Misunderstanding the definite rup-
ture in peace negotiations between
Turkey and Italy, renewed military
activity is reported in the war offices
both at Constantinople and Rome.
The Turks unquestionably gained
the impression from the negotiations
that the struggle is becoming difficult
for Italy to carry on. They believe
If they act theoretically they will yet
win. Italy's comment takes the form
of an order for the mobilization of
10000 more men for a defense on the
Syrian coast, Asiatic Turkey.
The war has dragged lately. Indi-
cations now are that it will speedily
become fiercer than at any time since
hostilities were declared.