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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16

of slavery in Maryland and Virginia
an institution recognized by the
laws Of the land. Nest Of Browns
associates in this enterprise had been
with him in Kansas, where they had
for some years defed the laws.
Shortly after these executions; the
Alexandria troops were put in motion
"homeward ,3heund.7 yimokt ct them
having been. absent sixty dl2Es:r
During their absence "Home
Guard" was, organi7e ed for the Erotec-
ton of the town, and Col. William
S. Kcmper elected Captain. Captain
NJ. D. Corse 1st Lieutenant. Col.
Chas. T. Suite 2nd Liuetenant, Col.
Robert S.:Ashby Sd Lieutenant and
Captain Thornton Tripiett It'll Lieu
tenant. This Home Guard assisted
the regular police force in patroling
the town and looking after suspicious
characters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
MULATTO FLIMFLAMIST
ImpOstcr Visits Three Alexandria
Stores and Secures Articles In
der False Pretense.

Two Alexandria merchants, Robert
f. Knight and Richard Gibson, were
victims last night by clever finn
fam artist, and third. Preston O.
/ Cockey, escaped. The man who was
mulatto, about 22 years of age,
first appeared at Mr.. Knights store
where he said he had been sent by
Edward l.. Daingerfeld. president of
the Citizens National Bank, to Sc
cure $25 camera which Mr.. Danger
fields daughter wished to present
to friend Mr.. Knight did not have
the kind of camera desired in the
store but said that he would tele-
phone Mr.. Daingerfield and see if
another kind Of camera would suit.
He was unable to secure 1 telephone
connection and gave the man the
camera he had to be returned if not
satisfactory.
The negro then went to Jockeys
candy store where he picked out
$3.50 worth of candy which he said
were for Miss Daingerfield. Mr..
Cockey telephoned and found out
that the man was an impositcr. While
he was telephoning the latter left
the store.
From Gibsons drug store he Sc
cured number Of toilet articles
which he had charged TO the account /
of NJ. L. Dinwiddic, Of the Citizens
National Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
BENEFIT AZ POLLS THEATRE

O'Kane Council! Catholic Benevolent
Legion, of this city, has secured
Monday. October 10Th, for benefit
performance, the play being "Ine
Master Mind
This organization has been in e%-
istence for number Of years, beng
4 fraternal insurance, and the amount
oc claims paid, compares favoEa0!y
with other similar organizations.
The tickets are good at matinee or
night performance and can be had
from the members.
John D. Normoyle is president,
and N. J. Mcfarland, collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
CAMERON CLUB.
Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
Yesterday.

The annual meeting Of the Came
ron Club was held yesterday and the
following officers elected:
Miss Helen Norris Cummings,
president.
Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard.
vice-president.
Mrs. John Leadbeater, secretary.
Miss Margaret Ashby, treasurer.
Miss Fannie Scott Herbert, Mrs.
Edward Stabler Leadbeater, Mrs.
Robert South Barrett, Mrs. Robert
Conrad Powell and Mrs. Matthew
w. O'Brien, members of the execu-
tive committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
Girls of Institution Form "Swastika
Club"

St. Mary's girls in the physical
culture and expression classes have
formed "Swastika Club" in which
credits are given for expression, del
sarte, movement drills, folk dancing,
basket ball, volley ball and tennis
The members of the various teams
with their distinctive colors are:
Red and Green-H. Cook, E. Hub
berd, r. Fannon, G.. Davis, NJ. How
ard, J. Snider, E. McCuen, NJ Brock,
NJ Caravan, and P. Harrington.
Gold and Green-V. Downey, NJ.
Smith, c. Petty. G. Adams, H. Ro-
lond, E. Hart, l. Mulhern, E. Ora
ham, H. Waddy.
White and Green-zM. Whitestone
+, W. Bayne, r. Morgan, R. Simms, F,
Evans, NJ. Kelly, A. Donaldson, NJ
Hayes, NJ. Klaus.
Violet and Green-A. Cook, D.
Kennon, Fl. Moore, l.. Howard, E.
Adams, F. Davis, E. Nugent, H
Beall, G.. Lash.
! Black and Green-K. Chilly, G.
Cabe!, R. German, f McGahey, L
Robinson, E. Pickett. E. league, NJ
! Wibert, X. Quinn.
! The private pupils in aesthetic
dancing taught by Miss J. Snider, Of
Washington. are preparing two very
attractive numbers for the recital tc
. be given in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
ANNIVERSARY OF MISUNDERSTANDING .CROWDI
Evangelist Starke Delivers Address
onProfit and Loss in Trinity NJ.
Il E. Church Last Nights
q 10 995AEEFE J@3SA. i

Another large audience assembled
at Trinity NJ. E. Church last night
to hear Mr.. Starke on "Profit and
LOIS, or Would you Trade: 1 The
address was practical and interesting
throughout.
The proportions of the crowd was
a surprise to every one, IS it was
expected that the rain would keep
many at home The meetings are
unicn in their nature, representa-
tives of nearly all churches of the
city attending the same.
Mr.. Starke will take for MS SUD-
ject tonight, keep Sweet
The evangelist will preach three
times on Sunday twice in Trinity
Church, and once in the Surprise
Theatre. Great crowds are expected
at all of these services, full announce
ments of which will appear in tomor-
rows Gazette. There will also be 4
service on Saturday night at the
usual hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
FIRE AT OLD LOCAL DEPOT.
Abandoned Frame Structure was
Ablaze Again Today.

The old frame building Oh the
northeast corner of Cameron and "a
vette streets, used from 1877 until
1901 nv the Washington Southern
Railway Company as local depot,
was found to be burning about hail
past eleven O'CLOCK this morning
The flames we're exJinguished by
the department before they had gal"-
ed dangerous Roadway.
This is the second time during the
pasr few weeks that the old structure
has been set or fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
Program @,HaE
Richmond Theater &c.
October Is. 1914.

An extra reel feature
$ AG0OD LITTLE DEVIL" p.
With David Be1ascdssotigii
nal all star cast including
Miss Mary Pickford.
Don't fail to see it tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
HIST THE GIFT FOR BABY.

JUST THE EIFT FUN bABI.
combination toilet SET consisting of beautiful
comb brush powder box nd soap case, IN appropriate
colors of artistic design, nd excellent quality.
Our assortment will coinc ide with yourjudgeme1t IN
selecting gift for the baby PRICE S1.OO.
THE REXALL STORE
GIG KING ST. ALEXANDRIA, VA
w. P. Taylor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
IlOODNIA Ard &LOTHROP
a8th 11ths E. and G Streets
WASHINGTON. D. G,
MEMS HAND-TAILORED SUITS $500

is best is demanded our spccih-
cations for the garments gdy adhered to by our taors
Even the colors buonholes handseWed
They hug the neck
thin shoulders have been produc
ed expressly for each Individual
models with soft roll front
and padess shoulders, ard patch flap pockets
There better value anywhere than these S5O suits
and it is economy % purha them.
ALSO SPLENDID VALUES ERCOATS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
FAIL TO DEFEND OSTEND.
Censored Message Indicates City Has
Been Occupied by German Army.

The Hague, Oct. 16.-Practieally
all of Belgium is now German. The
German advance colmun, which
moved from Client, took possession
Of Blankenberghe on Thursday morn
ing. They met with practically no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16

Fresh Oysters Daily at the Hotel
Rammel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16

MIR. c. C.. :Pelton, formerly OF
Alexandria, but now a resident 81
Philadelphia, is spending week 1T
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
THE ELECTRICAL
~ VACUUM SWEEPER.

is one Of the greatest boons for wo-
men ever invented. No home should
be without one. For the sakcof your
tired back, for the sake OF real
cleanliness and sanitation ask Us
about supplying the electrical power
which will put this wonderful woman
labor saving machina pr vour COM
mand.
LEX. COUNTY LIGHTING GU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-16
|s0GIilI||L|..i.iAkl P } 4 { J D
49, ~ q rN37f y - IL 3.yJtsE'Y q ! ~.
|iln.sresting! News VOTES About rse:
i pie Of Alexandria Happsnjaaggs
In Society. - : . s

ivy EftsG fItYe:c = - - ~ ff form
Of "a sheet ee and pillow case" dance
has been 5aa arranged for the night mig OF
Halloween. The dance II is to be
civen at the Elks' Hall and the var
ious committees on arrangements are
perfecting the plans. The entertain
ment is given under the auspices OF
the Cameron Club, and the proceeds
are to 20 toward the expenses OF
putting a medical inspection IN the
public schools. This work was COM
menced last year and proved so ben
eficial that the club is anxious to
see it continued. The tickets will
be fifty cents and can be had from
| members of the Cameron Club. Al
ter the hall capacity is sold out no
more tickets will be sold. Apart
from the unusual attractiveness and
! fun promised to those participating
and also the onlookers there will be
the knowledge of feeling one is aid
ing in most worthy way the future
citizens of this city.
! MIR. c. C.. .Pelton, formerly OF
4 Alexandria, but now a resident 81
/ Philadelphia, is spending 4 week 1T
the city.
i Chief C. r. Goods, of the Alexan'
dria police department.. has returned
from the John Hopkins Hospital, Bal,
timore, where he had an operation
performed on his throat.
William B. Peck and Amy A
Rcsson, both of Washington, were
married at St. Paul's rectory or
Wednesday, October 18th, by the Rev
P. P. Phillips.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

dessert course on the table. The
second disadvantage is obviated
providing menus for the guests
In comparing this formal European
usage with that in the United States
We find that the russian form is fol-
lowed for both formal and semi-for-
NAL dinners, and that symmetrical
balancing Of different parts OF the
menu is rarely attempted.
Methods OF serving American home
dinners have been influenced more
by practical convenience than by
rigid Formally, nevertheless 1t is in
tercsting TO see that they represent
a cross between the French and
Russian systems, the French idea of
placing the food on the tabl. before
serving predominating when the
family does most of the waiting on
table, and the Russian practise of
serving from the kitchen coming to
the fore when waitress is EN-
ployed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
What Europe Teaches Us About Dinners

second are brought In and set upon
the table and then passed one by
one to the guests.
The great difficulty with this serv-
ice is, of course, that of keeping all
the dishes of one course hot until
they are required, and to avoid this
it is often considered allowable to
pass certain ones direct from the
kitchen, such being called plats vo-
lants
In the Russian service, everything
is passed from the kitchen or pantry.
or. in case of meats which must be
carved, from side table. The dis
tinct advantage. of course. is that
all dishes thus reach the guests hot.
The disadvantage was supposed to
be that the table looked bare and
the guests did not know what dishes
each course would provide. The for
mer disadvantage Is obviated by
putting few. hors d'oeuvres and
possibly some cold dishes from the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

grows matted when wet and the air
cannot penetrate equally to all parts
of the scalp. Drawing the hair up
TO the crown of the head. slipping
the crown of an old straw hat upon
the head and drawing the strands OF
hair above it and letting them fall
over 1t overcomes this difficulty. The
air penetrates the porous straw of
the hat and filters between the
strands of the hair. This is an ex-
ccllent last step in the drying of the
hair. Sit beneath an electric light
or beside the open window Into which
the sunshine is pouring, and this last
process Of the shampoo will be the
best, leaving your hair soft and fluffy
and shining.
When the hair has been thoroughly
rinsed so that no particles Of soap re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

hETHE French and Russian sys-
TENS of dinner service make
the basis of all formal serv,
ice, including that commonly known
rs English.
French dinners are really com
posed of three services or courses,
the first two being from the kitchen,
the third from the pantry or office"
The first course or service includes
all the dishes from the soups to the
roasts. The second begins with the
roasts and includes everything
through the sweet entre-mets. The
third Is the dessert and includes
ices, cakes, fruits, cheeses, etc.
All the dishes for each course or
service are set on the table at one
time, those for the first service be-
Ing put in place bercre the guests
take their seats. When all the dishes
OF one service or course have been
passed and removed, all those OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

ton of all degrees OF freedom OF will, and We
actually notice the astonishing spectacle thal
they do not all rush to the front. But tho
kiplings will persevere
Inc attitude of the French and German So
cialists has been surprise to many. Closer
analysis will show that must Judge them
mildly, in spite of the irreparable harm they
have done to the belief that through Socialism
humanity will DO freed from We have
pointed out that the phrase used by the Ger
man (and in all probability also by the Rus.
sian) press is that this is a race war
Teutonism VS.. Slavism. The Socialists had
learned enough not to be deceived by tho
clamoring for expansion OF trade; they were
also probably prepared to resist desire of
the Nationalist for territorial expansion, bur
they had not yet recognized the danger CT
the phrase racial superority"-t Is indeed
mere phrase, unsupported by any scientific
fact and contradicted by the laws of heredity.
Talent and, in all appearance, moral quail
ties run In families and strains independently
or race. The hereditary characters are trans.
mitted as a rule Independently OF each other
and with q black skin the highest talent and
the highest moral powers may be combined,
while complete absence OF both may accom-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
prevent mattins.n

A t the risk of seeming Irish,
~ rather than Italian, l say TO
you that the most important
thing about washing your hair is
drying 1t. To prove my paradox
might recite long list of the Ill
effects Of not thoroughly drying the
hair, among them neuralgia. But
am concerned for this beauty chapter
on the care OF the hair itself. The
plain English of what befalls the hair
that is not thoroughly dried after n
shampoo is that it riots, as does any
other substance when allowed 10 re-
main damp. Be as wise in the
treatment of your hair as the
laundress IS in the care of your
clothes. She does not leave them
to soak too long, and she hangs them
out to dry as soon as possible, be-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

main it is best to first rub the scalp
thoroughly with u towel. Don't slight
this stage OF the shampoo, for 1t is Of
benefit to the scalp, serving, instead
Of massage, in loosening the skin
OF the scalp 80 that it will move as
easily over the scalp as the skin on
the back of the hand moves over the
hand. Besides. 1t stimulates the cir
culation Of the blood through tho
scalp, nourishing the roots Of the
hair. that will die as quickly. il not
so nourished, as plant life dies in
long period without rain.
The next stage in the process of
drying Is to rub tonic into the scalp.
The liberal amount of alcohol con-
tanned in most tonics helps to dry the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

dUo.uay Germany is filed with writer's or a
SIMILAR spirit The present generation of Ger.
mans mas been raised in the creed of the SUI.
perior character of their "race" and civilian.
non non and 1t is fact that even the most en-.
usntehed Germans are not free from such
IDEAS Is it a wonder that when the govern.
ment made it plausible to them that this SUI
perior race, this superior civilization, nay,
:helr homes were threatened by the barbarian
RUSSIAN hordes, all degrees OF freedom of
VIII were wiped out i'll tho inhabitants OF Ger.
many except the one, namely, to blndly obey
ne command OF the military leaders who were
save the threatened civilization and homes?
Conditions in Germany are probably not es.
ientlally different from those in France or
Russia We do not know whether these coun
tries have had their Treitschke; but the
patriots" in these countries have probably
seen to 1t that the minds OF the young we're
belabored In schools barracks. and through
the press, In such way that when the rulers
declared that Slavic" or French culture
or honor" was in danger. the Russians and
the French rushed as mady and unanimously
TO the front as tho Germans
Tho English apparently do not lend them.
selves as yet so easily TO a complete annihiia.
sl4. by the Star Company: Great Britain Rights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
Better Food for
Everybody by
Parcel Post

~ NOE the problem of efficient containers for but
} ter eggs and other products is solved, the only
thing remaining to be done to make the parcel
post of wide usefulness in supplying NOR ewholesome
food at lower cost is to bring the farmers and the
sunlers into communication with one another.
There number of ways In which this be
brought about One is by advertising. The farmer
lind customers by placing his advertisement in city
and the can find farmers who will sup
ply him by stating his wants in paper circulating
through the agricultural Districts Often the post office
officials supply information that will help.
In France city jewellers make their arrangements for
years supply OF butter and other farm products
while on their Summer vacations in the country More
OF us In America ought TO do this.
For time to ii is unlikely that eggs butter
and other farm products will be marketed largely by
parcel post that the ordinary market quotations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

depended in arriving at prices 1t ought to be-
example, comparatively easy matter for producer
and consumer to that the price paid for
tain number of each week for period of weeks at
certain number of cents per dozen above the whole
sale quotation for the best grade Of the
ket that week.
The following is a form of agreement recommended:
This Article of Agreement made this day Of
1914, by and between John Doe, of Doevile,
Doe County Va party of the first part. and Richard
Roe. of No. 29S Bahama avenue. Washington. ID. c..
party of the second part
"Witnesseth, That for rice OF - cents
per dozen above the wholesale price for best eggs
quoted in the 'Blankvue Eews on Tuesday of each
week. the party of the first part agrees supply the
party OF the second four "a dozens of eggs weekly
for the remainder Of the calendar 1914 each week
ly consignment to be shipped in parcel.
Payments to be made every four weeks on bill
rendered by party of the first party to party Of the
second part after making proper allowance for eggs
broken beyond and for eggs otherwise unusabe.
The party Of the second part is to receive credit
postage empties returned and agrees proper
care of containers them properly without cutting
earing, and to return them party Of the first
part as party Of the first part may desire.
IF party of the first part require it. party OF
second part to containere with broken
eggs in place if he claims they are damaged beyond
"a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
The Way to Shampoo Your Hair
ne Most Famous Living Beauty.

hair. and the touch Of oil liz many
of them refreshes the hair near the
roots. where it is usually too dry
after Il shampoo.
Third in the process Of drying is
brisk rubbing Of the scalp with the
cushions of the fingers, followed by
Il gentle lifting and dropping of the
strands Of the hair. grasping it by
the ends and shaking it lightly as it
fails The last step is shown in tue
picture. y shampoo should always
be followed by Il careful brushing.
The hair. as l have many times
said in these columns, should be
washed in warm water after the
handfuls Of CASTLE soap jelly have
been rubbed through it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22

cause, she. will tell
you. they will rot
otherwise.
That is the reason
many girls come
back from a Sum
mer at the sea-
shore with hair
ragged and rough
and falling out by
the handfuls. The
have allowed the
hair to become
wet in the surf
and have neglected
TO dry 1t when they
came out to dress.
Hair dampened by
much Precipitation
is loosened at the
roots. Hair in a
normal state should
have no moisture
except the small
amount Of oil that
exudes from the
glands at it's roots.
The photograph
on this page pic
lures n good way
to dry the hair. A
difficulty In the
way of drying st
after a shampoo
ic that tho hair
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
By Prof. jacques Loeb

Distinguished Member of the Rockefeller
OF me Scientists OF the World and Author of The Me
OF the Brain and Comparative Psychology Etc, Etc
The Following Article Contributed
to the Current Number New Review.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
GIRL IN PLOT ON
MOTHER TO AID
PROSECUTION

GALESBURG, ILL, Jan. 21.--Julia
Flake, Is years old, for whose love
Robert Higgins, her stepfather con-
fessed that he killed her mother, will
be the chief witness against Higgins
when he is tried for murder in April.
If her testimony is complete, as her
relatives have promised it shall be,
States Attorney Wilson said to-day
that the girl would go free, in spite
of the charge in Higgins confession
that the girl begged him to kill her
mother.
Although Oscar f. Carlstrom. at
torney for Higgins, advised his client
to plead guilty and throw himself on
the mercy of the court, Higgins faith
err, Albert Higgins a wealthy farmer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
PERSONAL

Sam d. Jones has left on a business
trip to New York,
Woodward Allen. who has been Ill
of appendicitis, Is convalescent.
Eugene v. Haynes has returned
from New York.
Robert Buffers. of Luddington,
Mich, who has spent several weeks
in Atlanta has gone to chicago.
Miss Sarah Martin Tigner, OF
Greenville, is the guest of Mrs. War
ner Martin.
James l.. Diclley, Jr., is improv
ing at st. Joseph's Intirmary, where
he has been for several days
Mrs. A, w. Calhoun and Miss Har-
riet Calhoun will leave Wednesday
for Augusta.
Mrs. j. B. Campbell Maben, of Biz
mingham, has returned home after a
short visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sims, who mo-
tored over to Athens several days
ago, have returned to the city.
Mrs, Ringland F. Fitzpatrick, of New
York. will return home Thursday aft
err a delightful visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius G. Oglesby.
Mrs. Edmund W. Martin is visit
ing relatives In Greenville, having
been called there by the Illness o
her sister, Mrs. Milligan.
Mrs. Junius G. Oglesby entertained
the Tuesday Afternoon Euchre Clul
very DELIGHTFULLY."- Tuesday afternoon
There were four tables, and the game
was followed by delicious refresh
ments.
Mrs. Warner Martin gave a boz
party at the Lyric Tuesday for Mis-
Sarah Martin Tigner. of Greenville
who Is her guest. The party wa
completed by Mrs. w. l.. Barnes ant
Mrs. George Hurt.