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A StrikIna Gown.

A gown that Is memorable for Its
color effect had a foundation skirt Of
very pale pearl. graz satin. and over
this were used two layers iot corn:
flower blue. chiffon tho, under one a
shade darker than. the: upper. ONE: The
outside chiffon gown was a brilliant
green. The only. trimming vas an
edge Of fat metallic blue, and green
beads around the skirt draperies, and
cross.oyer waist finish. The rides
cent play OF lights as tho vearer
moved reminded one OF the simmer
OF butteray's wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

:. When William Braewell whipped
several men in a church at Dublin, Ga.
after he had been attacked, the city
court of that place held that only tcs-
timony showing that the intent of the
assault on him was felonious could
be admitted because the assault oc-
curcd in Sunday school room. The
court of appeals yesterday reversed
this ruling, holding that Bracwell had
"a right to defend himself, even if he
was in Sunday school. Braewell was
superintendent of the Sunday school
and had trouble with some of the men
teachers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

Edinburgh the literary metropolis
Of Scotland, is on the east coast about
two miles from the estuary Of the Riv-
er Forth. It is set upon three hills
and is famed among the cities of Eu-
rope for, its beauty. 1t has l9iD
3lG,470 inhabitants and is center of
the printing and publishing trades.
We are now looking east down Prin-
cess street, mile long avenue across
the "New Town. both fashionable
promenade and a business through
fare. Chief among its objects Of in
tcrest is that graceful monument to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
PLAYERS DON'T KNOW RULES.
President Lynch OF National League
Says Fans Want Something
Doing Every Second.

President Thomas J. Lynch, OF the
National League aud member OF the
Joint rules committee, thinks the pres.
emf baseball rules cover every salient
point OF the game. Most OF the fault
is with the players. he asserts. not
with the regulations OF the diamond
sport.
TOO little thought n paid the play
ing rules OF the game said Mr.
Lynch. Just stop minute and con-
slider. How many ball PLAYERS do you
think are thoroughly conyersant with
the laws Of the game by. which they
earn a livelihood? do not believe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

They may be neatly lettered. "Paid
Bills" "Old Letters" Unanswered
Letters" or a -FOUR fancy desires. :,
A pair OF pretty hangers for BLOUSE
would be appreciated by any one.
When going away for the weekend
the suitcase will not permit taking the
large hanger. -
These may be fastened to the fssshls
Numbered blouse which may be pack;
ed without requiring any additional
space. go
Two loops of narrow satin ribbon
2h inches long are attached separate,
ly to safety pins. r.; =
The ribbon is decorated !: With q
smaller design done with 'watercolots.
Any tint is lovely used for these hang.
ers." g
A strawberry shaped emery bag, is
pretty made from siH and decorated
with tiny flowers. -, :t.r
It. Is much more dainty and''attrScc
tive than the conventional red stray
berry" emery. - ""i,''
The next design is bodkln holder.
A piece of narrow ribbon is folded to-
gether and stitched UP at the sides.
The top is turned, down and finished
by two rows of stitching. Through
this is run piece OF baby ribbon
which draws together, forming tiny
bag for the bodkin.
4 decoration painted with water
colors adorns this fairylike bag.
The last suggestion Is for bag to
contain the powder puff. 1t Is fash
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

For the purpose of setting at rest
unofficial reports that Japan, either
for itself or through some plan of
colonization is seeking to obtain pos
ession or control of Magdalena Bay,
belonging to Mexico, and ascertaining
all the facts, so far as the govern
ment may have them, Senator Lodge
yesterday introduced resolution call
ing for information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
FOR RENT.
4 MOST MODI;HN BRICK HOME.

This beautiful. az well as cunvcni-
nj structure has just been Completed
-JoT South Fairfax Street. and con
aims six ROOMS, pantry and bath: not
md cold water all through: stationary
ubs and toilet in laundry: concrete
easement: electric lights: gas; hot air
,catcr, southern exposure and NcrLndt
IN second floor This is beyond Il
iouut tho most up-to date home III
tirX:.niria This Handsome house can
20 Duplicated OH any lot in this city
~ suburbs for only Sl.50U.
This beautiful home is for rent
Apply ~ j. ID. KNIGHT, I23 South
r'aiiiaX Street. .ipr3- limo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
CLASSIFIED ADS.
,DnlN,sTi;,TRIX NOTICE.

Having qualified AS Administrators
Of $. Franklin Field, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims
against his Estate to present the same
TO me, duly authenticated. for settle
lncnt.
All persons indebted to said Estate
drr requested TO settle the same
promptly.
Administrators.
Fairfax Apartment. M2i-lVt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
ANIMAL MEETING.

Tie Annual Meeting Of the stock
iDldcrs Of the Lincoln Land and I'M
Company. Of Washington:
-. e.. Incorporated. for the election OIL
ulcers and directors, and such othcr
business az may property come before
iiIc meeting. will be held OH Wcdncs,
fay. April 10. 1872, 1T it's Offices, III
south Fairfax Street. Alexandria, Va.
Polls open from 10 D. III.
T.. T.. BIDDLE. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
T.. -
| 1nn and NelXat.

A very dainty and new fashion OF
treating lace OF an openwork pattern
is 10 insert under round motifs raised
iowerlike designs OF velvet. On
gown of gray crepe adorned With lace
the bodice had applications OF ro5-
velvet under the lace rose designs,
With a touch OF the same velvet q
neck and wrists the effect was charT
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

oned Of satin ribbon, the corners
rounded.
A. design OF lowers done with water
colors artistically decorates the bag.
Every one OF these makes a lovely
little remembrance and costs almost
nothing.
They may be fashioned from odds
and ends" Of silk and ribbon much too
small for anything else
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
Who's Who In the
EuropeanA I ourn Contest

Ladies residing in city Alexandria, north Of the center
oil a,SasSssssssEaM
FIRST DISTRICT E5gg 2lSiiJ
Miss KING, ITO N. Payne ST.. 36614
Violet Proctor, 302 N 'o'un'S 81
Spohord 22 N Washin $50 ''' ',o
Uhlcr GIL Cameron ST. ''''''' -
913 Cameron l,f5b
Mrs la N Faycc '''i''
SECOND DISTRICT.
i IN b tv limits Of Alexandria, south of the center Of
King street. $40
Miss Fawcct, SIT Prince ST.. " e, M
Miss kroes Fckin, til Duke ST.. uo
Miss Anderson, OF Prince ST.
Miss Their r. Ilciscy IA S. Fairfax o.o-
Miss Nuench, l0G Duke Stu '''''''' $500 - 80
Miss Dorsey NJ. Ashton dis Duke St ''..''o''ei
Miss Celeste NIburn SIS Duke ST.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Ladies residing outsd Of the limits ot AcAaIh1a'
-. ~ p,,,,,, y y Fairfax .2l,6l6
Miss Lewis Manassas '''''' = ''''''''' '''' ~
Miss &. Mcdonald, st Elmo
Miss Christiana Alexandria,, .6oj3
Miss Merchant Manassas '4"''l
lmo .1j']z
Miss Hattie Dmsey, Vienna, 2I"2
Miss Dorsey, Clifton zo'I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

Don't be surprised if you have an at
ack of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with
Chambcrlain's Linimcnt and it will
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers.
ADV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04


That four in ten OF the major league
stars are absolutely sure Of, them.
selves. In the minor leagues the per
ccntage is even less.
NO changes should be made. in
modifying play that could, in any wa:'
offend the patrons OF the sport. Let
us look at the, present playing code
from the, standpoint OF the fan.
Wherein are the rules at fault! How
could they be improved?
THE American public likes action.
For that reason the best game is the
shortest, provided, OF course, that there
is SOM thing doing every second Last
rear the games in. both major leagues
.sere unusually SPIRITED; There was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

Sir Walter Scott Designed by Wal
tcr Kemp. self taught architect who
was once d stone mason. 1t is a
good specimen of ford gothic work,
and it offers an appropriate home tri
butte to Scotland's most gifted native
citizen. 1t was erected in 1874, Of red
sandstone at cost of $S0,000-a fund
10 which all sorts and all conditions of
men gladly gave what they could. The
Queen gave one hundred pounds. The
poor of the Cowgatc gave three
pounds and seven shillings out of their
scananty living TO show that well be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

Four times the number of votes allowed for old subscription payments
give subscription
Votes advance pa!
ment providing the person subscribing 81 advance OF the present
time =. ~ :,
Money reported at the Office as
received but special Gaotsmay No special
will he reunited unless the rnrn-ey has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04

ters We desire to keep. A dainty let
terband would be a welcome gift.
An oval of aboard is carefully and
neatly covered with silk or satin. The
edge is finished with fine silk cord
A pretty flower design done in wa
ter-colors decorates the top. Narrow
white elastic is attached to the oval
and firmly holds the letters in a neat
packet.
Pale yellow satin, decorated with
pink roses, makes an attractive letter
band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-04
Schedule of Votes

,u is Inc votes for payment from subscribers to the
,l.;. .,,o,Ic in Inc O. Contest
-'s"' Length of Subscriptions and Rates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24

would be most disconcerting and en-
barrassing. He was not particularly
anxious for her to see him thrown for.
ward on BCD's neck. On the other
hand, suddenly to leave her and go
dashing down the back-track, plying
Quirt and spurs, wouldn't do, either
What was wanted was method
Wherewith to prevent that lightning
Whiri. He must stop the animal be
fore it gOt around. The reins would
rot do this. Neither would the spurs.
Remained the quirt. But how TO ac.
complish it? Bob always whirled tc
the right. Very we'll. He would
double the quirt in his hand, and, the
instant of the whirl, that double quirt
would rap Bob on the nose. The horse
didn't live, after it once learned the
lesson, that would whirl in the face
Of the doubled quirt
More k2e2ly than ever, during that
week in tie office, did Daylight realize
Aot he lad no social, nor even human
contacts VITA Dede. The situation was
Ueh that Ec could not ask her the
.lp'n CuC .icn whether or not she
as .1:rg I'l.ne next Sunday. Thus
ID found another card in the hand
le-mad god had dealt him. How i'm.
"ortart that cald was TO become he
"a Lot dream. yet he decided that il
was a pretty good card
Sunday came. and Bob. out IN the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24

stood rough. unpainted cabin, the
wide veranda of which. with chairs
and hamIhocks, advertised an out-of-
doors bedchamber. Daylight's keen
eyes took In everything. The clearing
was irregular, following the patches
OF the best soil, and every fruit tree
and berry bush. and even each vege-
table plant, had the water personally
conducted to 1t. The tiny irrigation
channels were everywhere, and along
some of them the water was running.
Ferguson looked eagerly into his
visitors face for signs of appreciation
What do you think of It, eh?"
"Hand'reared and manicured. every
blessed tree" Daylight laughed, but
the joy and satisfaction that shone in
his eyes contented the little man.
why, dye know. know every one
OF those trees as ii they were sons Of
mine. Planted them, nursed them,
fed them, and brought them up. Come
on and peep at the spring"
TITS sure hummer" was Daylight's
verdict, after due inspection and sam.
pling, as they turned back for the
house.
The interior was a surprise. The
cooking being done I'm the small. lean.
TO Kitchen. the whole cabin formed a
large livingToOm. a great table IN
the middle was comfortably Uttered
with roofs and magazines. All the
available wall space, from wall to cell
Ing. was occupied by filed book,
shelves. II seemed 20 Daylight that
he hcd never seen SO many books as.
.seTbled In one place skins Of wild
cat, coon and dccr lay about on the
piuc.hO1rd floor.
Daylight found himself charmed and
made curious by tho little man. why
vas he hiding away here i'm the chap
trral, ne and his books? So II was
when between them they had washed
and wiped the dishes and put them
away. and had settled down to a com
Portable smoke that Daylight put his
question.
Look here. Ferguson. Every since
we gOt together. I've been casting
glneer on the freight between Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24
HUzH0p Or "HE CALL OFME MD"
M4yIE KAh0' HARzVklfN'Hc
ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEARBORN MELyTLL.

In a way that reminded Daylight of a
rabbit.
He was little man, in patched
overalls; bareheaded. with "a cotton
shirt open at the throat and down the
chest The sun was ruddy.brown in
his face. and by II his sandy hair was
bleached on the ends to peroxide
blonde. He signed to Daylight to
halt. and held up letter.
IF you're going to town. I'd be
obliged II you mail this" he said.
II sure will" Daylight put 1t into
his coat pocket. "Do you live here
abouts, stranger?"
But the little man did net answer
He was gazing at Daylight in "a sur.
prised and steadfast fashion.
III know you." the little man an.
nounced. You're Elan Harnish--
Burning Daylight, the papers call you
Am / right?"
Daylight nodded.
We'll, I'm glad | wrote that letter
this afternoon" the little man went
on, "or else I'd have missed seeing
you. I've seen your photo In the pa
pers many time, and I've a good
memory for faces. recognized you
at once. My names Ferguson"
do you live hereabouts?" Daylight
repeated his query.
"Oh. yes. I've got little shack
back here In the bush hundred yards
and pretty spring, and> few fruit
trees and berry bushes Come in and
take a look. And that spring is "a
dandy. You never tasted water like
1T. Come ia and try It,
Walking and leading his horse, Day.
light followed the quick-steppirg,
eager little man through the green
tannel and emerged abruptly upon the
clearing. IL clearing II might be called
where wild nature and mans earth
scratching were inextricably blended.
1t was tiny nook In the hills, pro-
tected by the steep walls of a canyon
mouth. Here were several large oaks,
evidencing o. richer soil. The erosion
of ages from the hillside had slowly
formed this deposit of fat earth. I'm
der the OAKS, almost buried ir them,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24

about to find out what's wrong with
you. to locate screw loose some.
where, but III be DANCED II I've sue
anyway"
Ferguson frankly showed his pleas
ure at the questions.
First of all" he began, "the doctors
wound up by losing all hope for me.
Gave me a few months at best, and
that, after "a course in sanitariums
and trip to Europe and another to
Hawaii. They tried electricity and
forced feeding and fasting. I was
graduate OF about everything in the
curriculum. They kert me poor with
their bills, while I went from bad to
worse. The trouble with me was two
fold; first I was born weakling; and
next. was living a!ly-too
much work end responsibility and
strain. was managing editor OF
the Times-Tribune In San Francisco,
and I wasn't strong enough for the
strain. Of course my body went back
on me, and my mind, too for that mat.
atr. 1t had to Re bolstered up with
whisky, which wasn't good for it any
more than was the living in clubs
end hotels good for my stomach and
the rest Of me- So quit, quit every.
thing absolutely, and came to live in
the Valley of the Moon--that's the
indian name. you know. for Sonoma
Valley. | lived in the lean-to the fsrst
year: then built the cabin and sent
for my books. never knew what hap.
piness was before, nor health Look
at me now and dare to tell me that !
look forty-seven"
81 wouldn't give day over fort.
Daylight confessed
Yet the day | came here l0ol,vi
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24
CHAPTER XIV.

Another Sunday man and horse and
dog roved the Piedmont hills. And
again Daylight and Dede rode togetn-
er. Bat this time her surprise at
meeting him was tinctured with sus-
ricion; or rather, her surprise was Of
another order. The previous Sunday
had been quite accidental but his
appearing the second time among her
favorite haunts limited of more than
the fortuitous. Daylight was made 10
feel that she suspected him, and he.
remembering that he had seen a
big rock quarry near, Blair Park,
stated offhand that he was think
ing of buying it. His One-time
investment in brickyard had
put the idea into his head-an idea
that he decided was a good one, for it
enabled him to suggest that she ride
along with him to inspect the quarry.
So several hours he spent N her
company, in which she was much the
same girl as before, natural, unaffect-
ed, light-hearted, smiling and laugh
ing, good fellow, talking horses with
unflagging enthusiasm, making friends
with the crusty-tempered Wolf, and
expressing desire to ride Bob, whom
she declared she was more in love with
than ever. Against his better judg
ment Daylight gave in, and, on an
unfrequented stretch Of road, changed
saddles and brides.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24

gineer ON passenger trains 52i and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24
CHAPTER XII.

Instead OF returning TO the city on
Monday. Daylight rented the butchers
horse for another day and crossed the
bed OF the valley TO its eastern hills.
AS "a the previous day. Just for the
joy ~ II. he followed cattle-tralls at
harhazard and worked HIS way up to-
ward the SUBMITS. Coming out upOn
2 wagon road that Leo upward. he fol-
lowed II for several miles. emerging
In q small, mountain,encircled valley.
where half dozen poor ranchers
farmed the wine-grapes on the steep
slopes. Beyond. the road pitched up
ward. Dense chaparral covered the
exposed hillsidcs. but IN the creascs
OF the canyons huge spruce trees
grew. and wild oats and Towers.
Late In the afternoon Lc' broke
through. and followed well.dehned
trail down a dry canyon. The dry
canyon gave place 10 ole with a slc1.
der ribbon OF running water. The
trail ran into a wood.road, and the
voodroad EMERGED across "a small 0at
upon slightly travelled country rood.
There were mo- farms IN this iumcdi.
ate section and no houses The soil
was meagor the bedrock either cioro
90 thP surface or constituting the SUR
face 'tself Mtnzaniia and scrub oOk.
however. iOurlshcd and walled 'he
road on either side with a iurrle
growth. And out a runway through
this growth a man suddenly qcutiled
-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-24

nearer sixty, and that was fifteen
years ago"
They talked along, and Daylight
looked at the world from new angles.
Here was man. neither bitter nor
cynical, who laughed at the city-dwell-
ers and called them lunatics a man
who did not care for money and in
whom the lus. for power had long
since died.
1t was not until ten o'clock that
Daylight parted from Ferguson. As
he rode along through the starlight, the
idea came to him of buying the ranch
Oh the otner side OF the valley. There
was no thought in his mind of ever
intending to live on it. His game was
In San Francisco. But he liked the
ranch, and as soon as he got back to
the Office he would open up negotia-
tions with Hillard.
The time passed, and he played on
at the game. San Francisco's atti-
tude toward Daylight had undergone
change. While he, with his slashing
buccaneer methods. was a distinct
menace to the more orthodox finan-
cial gamblers, he was nevertheless so
grave menace that they were glad
enough to let him alone. He had al
ready taught them the excellence Of
letting sleeping dog lie
Dede Mason was still in the Office
He had made no more overtures, dis
cussed no more hooks. He had no
active interest in ner, and she was to
him a pleasant memory of what had
never happened, a JOY which, by his
essential nature, he was barred from
ever knowing. Yet, while his interest
had gone to sleep and his energy was
consumed in the endless battles he
waged, he knew every trick of the
light on her hair, every quick definite
mannerism OF movement, every line Of
her figure as eXpounded by her tailor
made gowns. Several times, six
months or so apart, he had increased
her salary, until now she was receiv-
ing ninety dollars month Beyond
this he dared not go, though he got
around 1t by making the work easier.
This he hau accomplished after her
return from vacation, by retaining
her substitute as an assistant Also,
lie had changed his Office suite, so that
row the two girls had "a room by them
selves. The more he saw OF her, and
Tho more he thought he knew of her,
he more unapproachable did she
seem to him But since he had no in
tention of approaching her, this was
anything but an unsatisfactory fact.
lie was glad hc bad her I'm his office.
and hoped she'd stay. and that Was
about all
Daylight did not improve with The
passing years. The. life was not good
for him lie was growing stout and
soft, and there was m.ontcd Hahbi-
ness in hi3 muscles Tho more ho
drank cocktails. the more hc Was COM
rciod To- drink iu order 90 gct tho dee
sired result, tho uhihiuons 'nat eaaol
him down from tho concert pitch OF
hi5 operations. Aud with tlH won't
wiuo too, gt moah and tl' long
drinks after dinner or Scotch and soda
at the Riverside Then. lco. his body
suffered from lack of exercise; and,
from lack of decent human associp-