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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Handy Life Insurance Policy.

A curious festival takes place an.
nually in the village Of lsobe, in the
southern province Of Japan. The festi-
val is called the Omita, and attracts
large crowds from neighboring dis
tricts. The young men, stripping OF
their clothing, take their positions in
@ rice field, where they struggle vioe
lently with one another for possession
of decorated bamboo pole. The man
who succeeds in pulling the pole down
promptly cuts it into pieces, which he
distributes among his less fortunate
competitors, retaining a portion for
himself. 1t is believed that if any one
meets with storm out at sea he can
easily save himself from watery
grave by simply throwing portion Of
this pole into the sea. With handy
life insurance policy of this kind to be
obtained at the price of little effort,
it can be understood that the struggle
for the pole is a distinctly strenuous
one-Wide World.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Some Hand for a Sick Man.

. 4 certain man stayed out much
later at night than his wife liked, and
as he would never tell her where
he had been she got their little boy
to ask him.
/ One morning at breakfast the
youngster said, dad, where wuz yer
last night?'
. Never mind where ] vas" an
swered the father.
"But," insisted the boy, where wuz
YER
/ "Well, il sou must know, was sit
ting up with 2 sick friend
"On, did yer sick friend die?"
: What IN absurd question:! Of
course he didn't die!"
"Oh, but did you hold your sick
friends hand?"
NO. answered the father, chow
foolish you are. OF course I didn't"
And then he added. with far away
look in his eyes, 81 wish to heaven 1
had. He held four aces!"-Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
WI ND a8ssaSa ass5sff,;i2afl
WEL COINED All OLD FRIEND
John Burroughs Wrote of Pleasure
y Experienced on Hearing the SKY
lark in Honolulu.

One OF my pleasant surprises IN
Honolu,u-one that gave the touch OF
nature which made me feel less a
stranger there, was learning that the
European skyiark had been intro
ifiuced and was thriving on the grassy
sl3pes back of the city. The nina,
a suecies of starting from India as
large as our robin and rather SLOWLY
dressed, with a loud, strident voice, l
had seen and heard everywhere both
in town and country, but he was a
stranger and did not appeal to me-
Yet the thought Of the skylark
brought Shelley and Wordsworth, and
English downs and meadows, near to
me at once, and was eager to hear
it. So early one morning we left
pleasanton, our tarrying place, and
climbed the long, pastoral slope above
the city. where cattle and horses were
Grazing. and listened for this minstrel
from the motherland. We had not
long to wait Sure enough, not far
from rs there sprang from the turf
s,helley's bird, and went climbing MS
invisible spiral toward the sky, pour
ing out those hurried. ecstatic notes,
Just as 1 had heard him above the
South Downs of England. It was
moment of keen delight to me. The
bird SCARED and lowered, drifting
about, as it were, before the inpetn-
Gus current of his song, with all the
Joy and abandon with which the poets
have credited MIN. 1t was like bit
of English literature vocal in the air
there above these alien scenes. Pres
emily another went up, and then an
other, the singers behaving in every
respect as they do by the Avon and
the Tweed, and for moment l
breathed the air that Wordsworth and
Shelley breathed.-From Holidays in
Hawaii" by John Burroughs, in the
Century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Quick Dessert.

Beat two eggs, yoll:s and whites to-
gether. and turn into cup. Fill the
cup with sweet cream. add one cup OF
fine graduated sugar and oDc and one
half cups of flour in which three level
teaspoons OF baking powder have been
sifted. Also teaspoon Of lemon flaw
cring.
Bake in round pan. When ready
ior use take g sharp knife, cut through
the crust an inch from the edge and
remove the crust and q part Of the
crumbs, leaving thick shell of cake.
Beat cup of cream, sweeten and
flavor it and fiji the cake This is
nice if you happen to hare 4 leaf O:
sponge cake in the house ana you
want to prepare quick dessert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
HOT WATER WILL Ruin LACE
Should Mot Be More Than TePid,
ard the Delicate Fabric Must
Never Be Rubbed.

PERSONS who know nothing OF the
care. Of fine laces are often driven
to distraction when they try to find
out, owing to the conflicting charac-
ter OF the rules laid down. Here are
some words OF wisdom from the
mouth Of woman who has inherited
lot OF old lace, which she launders
herself when necessary.
Boiling water, which saw recon-
mended in a recent article on the
subject, should never be used" she
says emphatically. TT would ruin
anything but imitation lace, and even
that would shrink to a string il SUBJ
Jected to such treatment. Boiling wa
ter also sets the dirt in a delicate
fabric. II lace is to be made clean
without injury to itself, tepid water
must be used, and the soap must
never be rubbed directly upon it. A
suds OF pure soap and tepid water Is
what agrees with il best, and in that
the lace should soak all night No
rubbing IS one of the rules.
In the morning the lace should be
lifted into new hair sieve and luke
warm water poured over it until it
runs clear. If it still looks soiled,
soak it again in suds and pinch gen.
tly with a sideways motion and soap
ed fingers the spot where the dirt or
stain is. When ali the dirt is soaked
out, rinse in b!uing water unless a
very creamy tint is desired, in which
case very warm, but not boiling wa
ter, to which little clear tea or COT
fee has been added, should be used
for the final rinsin;;.
Some persons prefer the tea tint
to that given by coffee, and, in addi-
ton, there is no odor. 1t is best to
try piece of linen in the tinted wa
ter before putting in tho lace, for az
the wet linen is colored SO will the
lace be when it is dry.
Before drying the lace wrap it in
a piece of old cotton cloth and
squeeze hard. otherwise when it. is
hung to dry the color will be deepest
at the edge where it drips. The best
way to dry it, however, is to pin it
fiat on an old Counterpart and lay ii
on table. so that it may be smooth
ed by hand from time to time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Disinfecting Silver.

There is a lunch room in Fulton
street where, honest Injun, they dis
infect all the silver received over the
cashiers counter. Tip has heard a
good deal about removing the germs
from currency, but this is the first
time, he ever saw it done. CVer the
counter slides the silver and into big
bowl of some sort of disinfectant it
goes, Flop The pile OF change was
.taliiag its nice, wholesome bath all
The ilIo Tfr waR in thu rlaee,--New
-ocF Eralr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
MdrS1najIoW Mousse,

Press four fresh peaches or eight
canned halves free from syrup
through sieve: cut 10 marshmallows
in tiny bits. Soak tablespoonful Of
sranulated gelatin in cold water,
stand over hot water until dissolved.
Add it, with four tablespoonfuls Of
powdered sugar, to one cupful OF rich
cream. When the mixture begins to
th:cken add the peach pulp and cut
,narshmallows, then whip steadily un-
I'll the mixture is light froth through
and through Turn into mold with
tightly fitting cover, bind the edge
with strip of muslin dipped in melt
cd lard and bury in ice and salt for
three or four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
BREAKING. 1T TO HIM GENTLY
Naval Officers Knew Just How to
Treat Offcious Lawyer Who
Was HButtine In"

Courts martial are not infrequently
held on battleships in the Charles
town navy yard. Sometimes a sailor
will sen6 for a Boston attorney to de-
fend him, although this tendency is
discouraged by the officers. Most at
torneys know they have no absolute
right to practice in naval court, and
can do so only by permission OF the
court, but occasionally a lawyer goes
aboard who does not realize this fact.
A sailor who was charged with
gambling had retained an attorney to
get him off. This attorney, who had
never had such case before, went
briskly into the officers wardrobe,
where the court was sitting, and
without waiting on ceremony began
to address the court in clustering
manner.
"Just 6 minute" interrupted the
presiding officer. "Who are you?"
SCI am Mr.. Rudolph Smithers," the
attorney replied, "and I am member
of the Massachusetts bar"
ooh, you are Mr.. Smithers, are
you?" continued the officer. Then
you are the man whom the orderly
wants to see" He called the orderly.
"What does the orderly want of
me?" asked the attorney in a superior
tone
Nothing very much" replied tbs
chief justice; "he merely wants to
show you off the ship"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22

VIRGINIA..
ton Court oc the city Of Alexandria
on the Sth day of November, 1912.
Cecilia tSparks) Dadc,
vs.. in Chanccr:
Casey Dade.
Memo:
The object OF this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from thc bond" OF
marimony for the complainant from
the defendant on the ground OF Gcser-
ton and abandonment for more than
:; years: that the complainant resume
her maiden name of Sparks, and TO rail-
further and general relief as 10 equity
may seem meet.
1t appearing by an affidavit fled in
this c;lusc tl,at the defendant c&Scy
Dadc is u NONRESIDENT Of this state:
IL is Ordered, That said defendant ap-
pear here within fifteen days after
due publication Of this order. and do
what is necessary 70 protect his inter-
csts in this suit. and that n copy or
this order be forthwith inserted in
the alexandria Ga2ct;@c 4 newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria
once n week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door OF tAc
Court House of this city.
\ Copy-Tcstc:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAT, Clerk.
Robinson Monucurc, L. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
STATE or VIRGINrA

STATE OF VIRGINIA
Corporation Court for the City OF
Alexandria towit:
FRS Of November. 1912.
J. r. =. Davis.
VS.. =
Lewis Bandheim and Samuel Bend
helm, individually and rs partners trad
Ing as y. Bendheim & Sons.
The object of this suit is 10 enforce
the mechanics lien of the complalnau!
for S6T0.GG. with interest from July
20, 1872. against the building OF the
said Louis Bendhenrn and Samuel Bend
helm. at 419-420 King St, Alexandria
va. and the>lot on which it STANDS oi
which the said NJ. r. Piper was general
contractor, and to obtain a personal
decree against the said Louis Bcndheinl
and Samuel Bendhin for SAID sum ana
interest; in favor of the complainant
Z sub contractor
And il appearing by affidavit that
the said ST. r. PEPPER is not q resident OF
this state il is therefore ordered that
the said NJ F. Piper IS rot 4 resident OF
frtcyn Gays after Que publication o.
tbO.s order and do what IS necessary
to protect his interest and thlt
this order shall be published once
week for four successive weeks IN the
.NleXandria Gazette, newspaper
published in said city.
A true copy-Tcste:
NEWELL. S. ~GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Robert y Hutchinson p. q.
Nov. s Il W AZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Salaried Cat.

The only saIaried cat in the United
States, SO far as one can find out, has
just died in New Orleans, and was
given a proper burial This was Old
Tom, who for years had been carried
on the board Of trade as official rat
catcher, with a salary OF ten cents
a day, and was never discharged,
though in his later years he was as
reluctant as other veteran Office hold
ers to get busy. But he had no enc
mics except Of the feline sort, and
his framed picture is TO adorn the
directors room ct the board Of trade.
Springfield Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Pnttci Corrcd Beef,

Simmer corned beef four hours or
more until tender, then leave in liquor
until almost cold; then turn into d
colaDder, and place saucer or plate
over 1t; on that heavy weight. !
use Il large sun glass that fits into sau-
Ger, and or the fiat side Of that one
cisht-pound iron wrapped in paper My
meat cuts in thin. smooth slices. Some
let the meat soak in liquor over night,
then heat, to just warm and press
Exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Some on the Doctor, Too.

A doctor who had custom OF culti-
waiting the lawn and walk in front OF
his home every spring engaged O'Brien
to do the job. He went away for three
days and when he returned found
O'Brien waiting for his money. The
doctor was not satisfied with his work
and said: -,
"OBrien, the whole walk is covered
with gravel and dirt and in my estima-
ton it's bad job
O'Brien looked at him in surprise
for moment and replied: j.
"Shure, doc, there's many a bad job
Of yours covered with gravel and dirt -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
NeWrcrt Cake.

One cup butter, one and one-hali
cups sifted -four, one level teaspoon
baking powder, yolIss OF five eggs, enc
and one-half cups sifted powdered
sugar Beat yoIks till thick and gradu-
spoon OF brandy. Cream butter and
sugar. Beat y0lks till thick and gradu-
ally add flour, baking powder and salt
Lastly beat in the stif0y beaten
whites and brandy. Bake in Il Loaf
one hour. The oven should be moder-
ate at first
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
GlrUerbread.

Sieve into a basin two pounds OF
iour, two ounces ginger, add grated
rind Of one lemon. Warm one and q
quarter pounds of moiasses with hall
q pound Of butter, stir them into the
-four with two well-beaten eggs, add
ing If liked few caraway seeds and
quarter teaspoonful baking soda. Pour
into creased and Toured cake tins and
bake one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
EIRGTNI.A.

VIRGINIA. a.. co.,,oro-
+fnn Cont of the City of Alexandria,
o.. the Sth day oc November, 1872.
Eliza Ba%liss. widow, in her own
fignt. and also as guardian for VII
liam Faulkner and Mamie Faulkner
infants. aged II years and 10 years re-
spectiyely. c,,.,.,.
John Rayliss and Kate Bayliss, his wife,
William Bayliss and Geneva BaylIss'
mis- wife, John Faulkner, Charles St:o-
bel and said William Faullincf an N
FAINT aged II years. and Mamie faulk-
ncr. an infant aged 10 years.
The object of this suit is to obtain
partition Of the real estate Of "hlch
John D. BayliSs. died anon GthoS" en-
titled: Communication of Eliza BayI!Sa.
DOVER therein: for the sale Of the in
trrrst OF William Faulkner and Mamie
Faulkner. infant. therein and the APP
ulication Of the proceeds to which they
are entitled To their benefit ana for
investment according to law: the sub
lection OF the interest of John BaEllsS
10 the claim of Eliza BayliSs. widow,
for rent for three years, dover NTH
crto not being assigned 10 hcr; Tor the
taking Of all proper accounts ana m
uuirics: the appointment of Il guardian
al Item for said infants; ana Tor gene
II appearing by an AFFIDAVIT fled in
this cause that the defendants John
Faulkner and Charles Strobcl are nom
residents OF this state: II is Ordered,
That said defendants appear here with
In Fifteen days after due publication or
this order. and do what is necessary
70 Drn,nrI their interests in this suit.
and that q copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria ia
2cttec Il newspaper published in the
City of Alexandria, once a week ior
iour successive weeks, and posted ut
the front door Of the Court House or
this city.
y CpPy--TcStr:
NEWELL $. GEEENtWAY, Clerk.
Robinson Moucure, =. q.
Nov. s. i u " 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Restorina Stale Bread.

a stale loaf put into closely-co7-
cred tin, exposed for half an hour to
4 heat rot exceeding that OF boiling
water, then taken out Of the tin and
allowed TO cool, will be restored il ap-
rearance and properties to the state
OF new bread.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
Kecpiru Silver BRIGHT.

Silver in daily use may be kept very
bright If allowed to soak il strong
borax four or five hours occasionally,
The water should be perfectly boiling
when it is poured over the plate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22

Ladies we want to tell you 4 fact
worth knowing and that is that the
Red Cross Shoe you do Or should
wear is unexcelIed. As to fit, beauty
and durability it is superb. Sold a:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22

A woman can feel very sure her
her shirt waist is unbuttoned in the
baci; il people keep looking at her
feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22
DOCTORS )(:9()zl 8 Use This Tor Eczema

Prescription for eczema ard absolutely
guarantee that it viii take away the
itch the instant You apply it.
II you a-o suffering from any form OF
skin trouble VIC would like TO have you
come 10 our store, for we have had the
agency OF this remedy for so many
years that we can tel You al a2cIC
ODD. Prescription and how It cures
eczema. IN fact. we are so sure OF what
ODD. will 60 for you that We VII 20
glad to let you have 81 bottle on or
guarantee that it will cost you nothing
unless YOU find .hat 4 does The work.
For that matter Il trial b0Ltl" for &C
ought 60 be enough 10 absolutely Provo
the merits OF tho remedy.
Drop into orr store anyway and Wa
Will tell you all abou. thi3 greet remedy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22

No man ever hal judgment enough
to know whether woman's hat cost
S65 or IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-22

D.. Evans. E::-Cou!niissiorcro Of Health,
gays There Is almost 40 relation be
tween skin diseases and the blood. The
skin must be cured through the SKIN.
Tao :;crms must be washed out. and 80
calves have long ago been found worth.
less. The most advanced physicians OF
this country are now agreed on this, and
are prescribing q wash OF wintefgreen,
thgmol and Ctlcr ingredients f0r eczema
r-d Mi other skin diseases. This COM
pound is known IS Odd. Prescription
Ter Eczema.
cfa!ist writes: - am convinced that the
ODD. Prescription is as much speci4c
Tor eczema as quininc for malaria We
have hccl prescribing tic ODD. rcmedy
Ger years
We ourselves ToucE FOR the Odd.
When man sets out to get rich
quick he makes a chance for some
body else to get it.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-17

and the championship of the world. The Giants reconstructed the Polo grounds alter the big fire fitted up a hugh concrete stadium-and won a flag The Athletics arranged Shibe field. and didn't have long to wait for a grist of glory. The Cubs reshaped their park. put in new stut in all sections of the old arena, and won enough flags to make them wax bow-legged
 New scenery seems to mean new honors. In most cases the construc ton of new stands has meant com plete success, with Charlie Comiskey about the only sad exception. His new ballyard hasn't brought him any banners yet. but il hasn't been in ex- istence long enough to be called old and if he grabs a gonfalon this year or next the mascot rule will still hold good. Even Cleveland, with a new stand, finished high last season.
 The Reds are to have big ball. yard with all sorts of giddy append ages. Will they reverse the evil luck that has been clinging at their coat tails like a bull pup interviewing a veg, or will that hard luck keep right Cn chewing?
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-17
Douglas News Section
GOOD ROADS MEET
 HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
Southern Highway Move ment is Given Good
 Impetus

It was one or the largest meetings that has ever been gathered through the efforts of the Douglas chamber of commerce that answered fine call issued by Secretary F.. P. Grindell at the office Of that organization last evening. and the meeting was as en- thusiastic as it was large. The mat ter of placing Douglas on a main high way and thoroughfare met with un- animOus approval All could see the advantage, and all wanted to boost. Indeed. the meeting went further than was originally planned, and prac- tically became 9 good roads associa4 ton then and there.
 When the meeting was called to order last night its object was briefly explained. It was stated that it was advisable to have a committee ap- pointed confer with similar com mittees from Fl Paso. Deming and ether places as to a southern thor oushfarc. Such a committee was named, consisting of Messrs Reno Henry and Petit This committee will al once take Jp the project with the other committees named. and 10 be named.
 This point ended, a committee on finance was appointed and the matter of placing signs along the territorial highway between Douglas and Tue son was approached. Secretary Grin dell was instructed to take up cor rcspondence with the board of trade of Bis0ee. Of Tombstone, and the chamber of commerce at Tucson. rels. tive tO sharing expenses in placing the needed signs. Secretary Grindell was also instructed tO take Up with the new board of supervisors the matter of a good road to Wilcox. and as certain what they would do in that matter
 As result Of thc meeting held ir Douglas. Bisbee, Tombstone and The son win le asked to cooperate in 8 southern highway
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-17
GARCIA LOSES FIGHT
 WITH TUBERCULOSIS
Well Known Spaniard Dies in HoSpital-Funeral
 Thursday

T. E. Garcia, who, until the time he became ill had been employed by the F. A. Tovrea market, died at the Copper Queen hospital last night at II o'clock, capitulating to a seize of tuberculosis
 Garcia was iJ years of age and had been resident of Bisbee for the past two years. He leaves a wife and four children here and a brother, I. J. Garcia, a wholesale hay and grain merchant of Los Angeles. The los Angeles brother is in Bisbee having arrived several days ago when the hopfessness of his brothers fight aGaint the vampires of diseases be- came apparent.
 The funeral will take place Thurs day morning at 16:S9 o'clock, prob sblly from the Palace chapel on Main street, and interment will be in the Evergreen cemetery.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-01-17
HEALTH
 OFFICER IN DOUGLAS
Dr. Godfrey Calls to See if Douglas is Enjoying
 Good Health

Dr. E. :. Godfrey, territorial super intendent Of public health. visited Douglas yesterday for the purpose Of Investigating the scarlet fever situa- ton and conferring with the city health officer in regard to offering any suggestion, where necessary, to facili- tate the economic control of the dis ease.
 After canyassing the field of inYas ion carefully, Dr. Godfrey held a con sultation with Dr. Greene. city health officer. and Dr. r. T. Wright. member O. the school board, and offered the following suggestions:
 A system of school inspection, either by a physician or a competent nurse. is strongly advised. inasnyuch as by the method of precaution. a sys- tcm of education Of the children toward prevention of cOntagion can hc introduced. while at the same time suspicious symptoms may be iuvesti- gated and the spread of contagious diseases be limited.
 This subject is one Tor considera- fion by the school board, anu IS or vast importance in any community, where conditions favor the spread Of disease, as do conditions here.
 The existence of objectionable housing of MeXicans in flats, such as are permitted in certain localities in Douglas, renders the control of dis ease very difficult, and the present system. adopted by the city health of- ficer, is about all that can be done to gain control Of the spread of the existing disease,
 At present the new cases are few in number and the danger of school infection is not great. The situation is now well in hand. The new cases from now on will decrease rapidly in number until the spread of the dis ease is abated. Q
 There are at present twenty cases in fourteen families, Of mild type and of short duration.