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Evening star., 1915-02-07
A Lasting Window Polish.

THERE is al art in washing windows,
and If they are properly polished the
operation need not be repeated for Il long
tine a really good polish Will survive
s@vera! ralrstorns, and will only re-
quire the dust to be removed occasionally
with dry cloth. The inside of the
windows should be washed with tepid
"ater. without soap or powder Of any
i-ind, rubbed dry with chamois and poi
sled witn cheesscioth. 4 solution for
.ie"nins the outside should he made from
c.e ounce Of pulverized whiting, one
ource Of grain alcohol, one ounce Of
0uid ammonia and pint of water
spray the window with clear water TO
'c4oIe surface dirt and apply the solu-
ici wl:h sOH cloth Let this dry on.
-Afterward polish with cieesecloth or tis-
iI.f paper. II the glass has been badly
tened. q filling may be applied This
'3asists of an ounce of white wax dis
solved ia turpeEtire. IL should be an
Piled before the polishing
Evening star., 1915-02-07
Ribbon Ornaments.

A MODIFIED Greek band is caught
~ and held by white ribbon. Three
narrow wires are covered. with rib
bon by winding it around from end
10 end These bands are held at the
ends by fun rusettc of the white rib
boi- That is all. but q classic line is
added 10 the youthful side pieces and
this ornament Is tit to grace any girIfsh
head
WHAT c5n be more attractive than tiny
mink rcsebl.ds p"epin- from the dark
coils Of hair at the back OF the mead
= harrow covered wire crosses at the
tOP- ON each -ide il q large rose OF
pink ribbon. and t,viurd around in Il
graceful line at the uapc Of the neck
are rosehuds made of narrow ribbon.
IAey are hidden In some places by green
artificial leaves
Sweet peas in soft cluster at the
side giISa youthful ornament for the
hair. Narrow ribbon IS 'C,l, caueht il, in fHe iHe
small loops. three at the top and two
below, with a realistic touch in the
Seiio" staInens. } large bow ties this
charming bunch of blossoms.
Wide satin ribbon Of pale yellow. with
tire Two edges placed together, NAV b..
fashioned into large roses by winding
IN" foided satin around Il finger and
sewing the corded ends together Green
itat~s give a natural touch to this
, bunch Of fioWs II is Just the orra-
party frock.
= Ribbons. = few green leaves and some
"lre. uH'.er thu magic touch of the
Iecdi"Volnaii. VIII grow into ornaments
81 FOR . Queen They are also mex
Tensive when one realizes that they
losing their delicate colorings or grace
ful form.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
Anacostla.

Mrs. .. y. Wingert and Miss Louise
Finuey of Knoxville. Tenn. are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Watson karr at
their home on Nichols avenue. Misses
Josephine Ermold and Lillian Osborn
entertained young people Tuesday
evening at the home of the formers
sister. Mrs. W. w. Tolson, 100 Good
Hope road. where dancing and music
were enjoyed and refreshments served.
In the company We're Miss Josephine
Mckee, Miss Emma Charms from, Miss
Aimee Steinmetz, Mrs. Elizabeth Ermold,
Mr. and Mrs William Scantlebury. Mrs
Marie II Conrick. Mr.. Briner. Mr.
MonoCland and Miss Pauline Williams.
Mrs. Otto y Bohman and Young daugh-
ter have returned TO their home in Fall
,oner. y. Y. after spending several
" -eks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George 7. PyleS Of l street The En-
brOideTy club of AnaCostis met last
"Wednesday with Mrs. Edmund AIallett
the instructor, al her home on L street.
DIR. George II. Hsvenner O. Minnesota
avenue. chief clerk OF the Department
of Commerce, who will have charge OF
that departments exhibit at the Paua-
INA exposition. has gone to California to
make preliminary arrangements. His
son. Albert q. Havenner, has also gone
to California to remain during the en-
position Rev and Mrs. John L. Fort.
both former residents of this suburb
They are now living ~ LsytonSvilIe
Md. where Rev. Mr.. Fort has 4 circuit
of churches. Mrs. Gilbert J. Osterman n
"f Wilmington, y. c. has been visiting
her mether-in-law. Mrs. Osterman at
her home on Maple View avenue.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
What Vinegar Will Do.

TRi\EGAR works like magic in clean
ing dirt and smoke from walls and
'.opdW ork- I'ut some in a basin. wet
a flannel cloth III II and wipe the arti-
".r that reeds. cleaning. When the
cloth becomes sOIled, wash il out in
near water before putting il in the
riiegar again. II VIII remove fly
prchs from woodw ork, picture frames,
IL uIGows and 50 forth. 1t viii soften
.u old p.iutbrush ON which paint has
r""n allowed to dry. Heat some vim
'--Hr to the boiling point and allow the
.'r1ish to simmer in II for a few min
d'cS. Remove and wash we'll in strong
-p'pSudS and the brush will be Iik g
new u The hands become chapped or
"UGbHuc'i after having them IN water
t"i e long tlri', rinse thcm wen and
appiy . little vinesar. ie;iII,c Il dr. on
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Note the specifications. Two-inch
continuous posts ten two-inch
filters at head and foot. with
four two-inch reinforced cross
filters; large all-brass husks.
soc Weekly Payments.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

!Artistically made of
selected oak in the best
cabinet-m a d e manner,
finished in golden oak.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Tucks may be made very effective.
From the deep tuck at the bottom,
graduating almost to the waist line,
they may lie the only trimming. En-
hroiderN insertion through which black
velvet ribbon is draw offers cf
fcctive trimming " the round neck,
elbow sleeves and IL the waist form
ing long sash ends in the back.
Evening star., 1915-02-07
ADVANCE FASHION HINTS.

IN HREE circular lounces of net COM
Is pose Il dancing skirt which reaches
only to the ankles, 4 pointed bodice of
taffeta ties in the back, and there are
long slightly fun net sleeves banded
~ the wrist.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Stray bits of ostrich plumcs may be
made into ono of the new shoulder
capes and completed hy a collar en-
hroidered in soutachc.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

I;uHieS Of various widths viii deco
rate the new fun skirts. one of dotted
muslin has four rufilcs finished in the
old-time pluking. y bodice of plain
material or of silk is crossed in sur
plicc fashion in front and tied in Il
loose knot III the back.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

: full skirt is finished IN scallops
outlined by a contrasting material.
Above this is high girdle of the
net or chiffon. The sleeves are long and
full. finishing in a frll held by a band
Of the ma terial.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

high collars of plated ruchiug flare
forth 1T the back and sides of the
throat. leaving u space in front to he
banded by black velvet ribbon. Cuffs
Of the ruchine are also banded in the
ribbon.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

t'Iowcrcd designs in cotton are so
decorative that little or no additional
trimming is required. \ fairly full
skirt finished in scallops falls over a
plated Uuderskirt of plain material,
the same serving as girdle, collar
and cuffs.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

The fashion for cotton fabrics has
eVolVed the prettiest and most pic
rurcSQuc dresses for now and for next
summer. which can be inexpensively
trimmed with ruchings, puflings and
rufiles of the material
Evening star., 1915-02-07

Combinations of plain and figured
materials are liked for cotton goods
rs well as for silks and cloths. For
instance. u lowered muslin or crepe
skirt may have rs many ruft1es as the
fancy dictates. combined with prim
little basque of plain crepe or taffeta
buttoncd straight down the front.
Evening star., 1915-02-07

&c YOU have - stray strip OF fur. YOU
may sew il to the edge of your veil
and by the aid of hooks aud eyes fas-
ten il like Il collar around your throat,
or YOU may edge the veil with narrow
Grosgrain ribbon matching your hat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
KILLED UNyER AUTO.
Young Man Of Sykesvillc, Md, Is
Dragged to Death.

Baltimore, Dec. 22.-Harry G. Car.
ter. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w
Carter, a merchant of Sykcsv!llc,
Carroll county,. was killed at o'clock
yesterday afternoon by an automo-
bile in which he was riding turning
turtle on the Old Frederick road
near West Friendship, Howard coun-
ty.
William NJ. Gill, 2O25 West Lam
vale street, who also was in the car
was cut about the head and was tax
en- to Franklin Square Hospital by
William Fcency, of Granite, who hap
pcncd by at the time Of the accident
His injuries are not serious. J. Roy
Phillinger, also of 2O25 West Lanvale
street, who was operating the ma
chine, escaped serious injury.
The accident happened OF. the II,
mile hill, just west of Mayfeld, a vii,
lagc near West Friendship. The cal
was coming toward Baltimore and
in turning out Of the way Of all ap
preaching automobile, the rear vince
broke down. This caused the car tt
turn completely over and the oceu
pants were thrown ont,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
MADE WIFE
THE JUDGE.

Mrs. Evelyn thompson Seateo hei'
self with dignity in a chair beside
Justice Levinson on the bench OF the
Southern Police Court of Baltimore
yesterday afternoon and in tones that
even the magistrate himself would
have had difficulty assuming sentenc-
ed her young husband to "be good
from henceforth, with the penalty OF
going to Jail if he failed.
you're the Judge now" said JUS
tice Levinson after he had invited
her behind the bench with him.
whatever sentence you pass upon
him will be executed. Do you want
him sent to Jail or fined? it's up to
you"
Neither Mrs. Thompson nor her
husband smiled or took it as a joke.
Thompson, in the capacity of prisoner
facing his wife in the capacity OF
Judge, hung his head, and his wife,
a little afraid, but proud, too, Of the
power, tilted hers a little higher.
Then she sentenced him, but more
mildly, she declared, than she will
next time.
Thompson, she testified, had come
home intoxicated with a friend who
was more intoxicated. Mrs. Thomp-
son, dressing a doll for her little
daughter, saw them at the back gate
and tried to get her husband to send
his friend away, but Thompson had
invited him TO take a nap on the par
lor couch. He stood by his invitation
even at the cost of having to beat
his wife on the head until he broke
her hairpins she said.
The above procedure is not original.
Several years ago number of wives
in Alexandria made complaint at the
station house against their husbands.
Some alleged ill-treatment; others
non-support. In most cases they de-
sired the Police Court to reprimanl
and threaten their liege lords. But
when the defendants were placed in
the box the court put it up to the wo-
men to pass sentence. The derelicts
were rendered EXTREMITY uncomfor-
tabl when they realized their long
suffering wives were vested with the
power of putting them upon the pub
lie roads for ninety days and the OF
tenders were ready to listen to any
overtures of peace. The couples al
most invariable became reconciled and
never reappeared in court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

yesterday protested against the re-
port of the commission. AZ.
aNo such conditions exist said
the mayor. Gas a general picture of
Baltimore life and as picture of
the moral conditions in Baltimore the
report is scandalous and untrue"
Dissenting from the opinion of the
majority of the members of the vice
commission, Frederick H. Gottlieb to-
day filed minority report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
CONDITIONS IN
BALTIMORE.

Many persons who read the report
Of alleged vice conditions in Balti-
more, published yesterday, asked
themselves the question, "Can such
things be-" The report contained
several columns of closely printed mat
ter, which made it appear that Mary
lands chief city was modern So
dom. That many sad cases do exist
in d city as large as Baltimore lie
one will attempt to dispute, but that
the moral cancer has spread to the
alarming extent depicted by the boar
was hard to credit.
MAYOR Preston, who is in. posi-
tiena to know whereof he speaks, de
MES its accuracy. His honor and thu
board of estimate, the governing
boar5 CT the city. 81 t,...s:c..::. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
THINGS THAT
ARE CAESARS"

Many well-meaning people in this
world mistake their calling, especial
ly multitudes who pose as spiritual
guides, and who should concentrate
their powers upon that line alone.
Many ministers and laymen are now
rushing to the front and suggesting
what the government should do i'll
this greatest of all crises in the
worlds history To arm or disarm?
that is the question which seems to
disturb these elements unnecessarily.
We all love peace, but how to main
tain it is the vital question. In one
of the Hebrew prophets we read that
in the latter day predatory power
will cast covetous eyes upon the
City of the Great King and say
"Here is city without walls" Should
the United States be allowed to drift
through these perilous times when
there is no telling what day may
bring forth?
president Wilson thinks wisely
We are peaceful people, but we
should keep our powder dry.
Aesop in one of his fables tells OF
a boar. being engaged in whetting its
tusks against tree. Another ANNA
asks the sense of such a procedure
as no enemy is in sight. The boar is
quoted as saying. "No, but snoule
one appear I'd have TO time to sharp
emmy tusks."
4 crude hint, but one that shoult
be needed. Tie Baltimore Sun in
speaking eof the Ministerial Union!
ACTION "a that city says :5s,s &. !;
We! congratulate the S9Minfsteria
Unibn on shelving the resolutio
against national defense Minister
as well as laymen have a right /
TIER s.5is;ssss! ori.:a.s.s CT rctt,ll;;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
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FELL FROM SMOkESTACk.

York, Pa, Dec. 22.-R. j krouss,
10 years old, of Wcodbine, was killed
yesterday evening in fall from q
smokestack at New Freedom. While
being hoisted to the top Of the 11o-
foot stack, the cable broke wheil lie
was halfway up land he dropped te
the sgEohlid. 7 His skull twas fractured
and he sustained other injuries. He
was employed by the Coatesvllle
Lc.le- wo-ls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

G. c. Blankenship, young man OF
Petersburg, went home intoxicated
Monday night and quarreled with his
parents. EIe subsequently, probably
through remorse, attempted to com.
nit suicide by shooting himself in
the head with pistol. He appeared
in court yesterday morning with his
head in bandages and was sent to
Jail for 60 days for assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

The death of Turber Sweet, cadet
at Virginia Military Institute at
Lexington and son of Chicago mil
lionairc, was not due to hazing, the
institutes board Of visitors decided
yesterday. Nothing to Justify the be-
lief that young Sweet was hazcd at
the institute was found during the
boards investigation, it was an
nounced, and several physicians ties.
titled that death was due to myelitis
an affection of the spine which is not
caused by rough treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
SAD STORY OF



incidents in our local history, also
extracts from our national annals.
Some of the latter, by reason of the
many happenings of this day and
the disposition, especially on the part
of the young, to pore over, the lighter
literature of the times, are allowed to
become mouldy. The sad story of
Harmon Blennerhassett was we'll
known to the grandfathers of many
now living, but it is new to the great
majority at present. 1t should be fami-
liar to all generations of Americans.
especially to Virginians, the soldiers
from which state played a prominent
part in plotting out the hopes OF
Aaron Burr and his dupe. The story
of the wealthy Irishman who cast
his lot with !. a man who played
an unenWiable part in the early his
tory Of the United States may be in
season.
Fourteen miles below the mouth OF
the Muskingum, in the Ohio river, lies
an island comprising about 200 acres
which forms a part of Wood county.
West Virginia, and is known as Blen,
nerhassett Island.
Nearly hundred years ago it was
the scene of one Of the most drama
tic events ever presented in the West.
To that island Harmon Blennerhas-
sctt, son of wealthy and noble fami-
ly or Ireland, brought his equally cul-
tivated and aristocratic young wife IN
1897, lured by descriptions of the
beauty and wealth of the Western
America, to establish their home.
Aaron Burr, bent on the establish
mcnt Of sovereign government some
where in the West, with himself at
the head of it, met the Blennerhas.
sets on a Western tour and drew
them into his scherac When the Gov
eminent discovered the plot Blenner-
hassett was arrested with Burr, his
princely home on the Ohio river was
wrecked and despoiled, and the real
estate attached by a creditor of Burr
who held notes that Blennerhassett
had Endorsed.
In spite of this, Blennerhassett
stood by Burr even in his disgrace,
and it was not until he found that
Burr having got from him all his pro-
pcrty or caused him to lose it in one
way or another, was willing to cast
him aside, that his eyes were opened
to the fact that he had been duped
Blennerhassett never recouped his
fortunes. The wreck and ruin of his
life and estate were complete and
permanent.
In the trial for treason both Burr
and 'Blengerhassett were acquitted,
but were later hailed before the State
court of Ohio at Chillicothe to ans
wcr to a charge of violation Of the
laws of State. Those charges
never came to trial.
Blennerhassett was born shortly af-
ter the middle of the eighteenth cen.
fury. He died in poverty on the Is
land of Guernsey in 1921. His widow,
returned broken hearted to the United
States, secured the introduction of a
bill in Congress giving her $4,000
damages for the destruction of the
Blennerhassett home by the militia
of Virginia on the occasion of the
discovery of the Burr plot Henry
Clay championed her claim, but while
it was pending she died.
The Blennerhassetts mad three sons.
The eldest became dissipated and died
in New Orleans debauch, the second
was in iribecilc and died in New York
about 1854 and the other one was
killed while serving as a soldier ir
the Confederate Army.
C0NDITJONS IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Death evidently occurring during the
night from a hemorrhage, the body
of John H. Gayle, a clerk in the ac-
counting department at the Norfolk
Navy Yard, was found yesterday
morning in a room at hotel, in Nor
folk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

After reviewing q cases in which
petitions were made for pardons,
Governor Stuart yesterday announc-
ed the granting of clcmency to IA
none of whom are from this section
of the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

Three hundred dolls have been
dressed by students of Randolph Ma
con Woman's College for distribu-
tion among the poor children of
Lynchburg, Va, on Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

William Schiebel, as, Of Brooklyn
was found dead by his daughter
Nine, Monday morning. He was hang
ing by a rope in the bathroom. Mr..
schiebel had been i'll and respondent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

A dispatch from Athens states
that the German steamer Leros and
several other craft have been sunk by
a British submarine in the Sea OF
Marmora.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

An attempt to assassinate- Gen.
Tedoroff, commander of the Bulgar-
ian army in southern Servia, was
made by a socialist soldier who fired
at the commander three times. The
soldier was Immediately executed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

DR.. Henry l.: E. johnson, 5o, one
of the best known surgeons in Wash
ineton died suddenly last night OF
heart trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

FOUND-A big gray horse. Owner
can obtain same by applying to j.
"a. Jenkins on Franconia Road, 3
Miles from Alexandria and pay
ing COSTS. 2l-lt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Bitten on the cheek by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bridget McGerron, 81 years
old, of Brooklyn, died at her home.
The daughter, Mrs. Mary Miller, %
wears old, was arrested on charge
of mayhem which will be changed to
homicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

The France national defense loan
has produced more than 14,OOO,OOO,
900 francs ($2,SOO,O0o,OOO), accord
ing to the reports centralized at the
ministry of finance up to the pres
ent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Tie State Department is preparing
to send supplemental note to France,
protesting against the removal by
the French cruiser Descartes Of Will
helm Garbe from the Hull-lnsular
liner Borinquen, Garbe is naturaliz-
cd American citizen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Capt. Won Papen, the recalled Ger
man military attache, sailed from
New York today on Holland-Ameri-
can liner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
Sarah Bernhard is reported to be
dying in Paris.

Undismayed by hostile criticism
and illness Henry Ford announces
that he will remain in Europe until
peace is declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22
PUBLISHED DAILY
BY Alexandria Gazsrrs corporation.
ROBERT 8. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
TOWARD W SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
PuBL1sHED DAILY

Entered at the Postofice OF Alexan
dria, Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL BANK
ALEXANDRIA, YA.,f December II,
1915.-Thc annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of this bank will be held
at it's banking house on Tuesday, the
18th day Of January 1916, between
the hours Of II a. m and 2 p. M, for
the election of directors for the en-
suing year, and for the transaction
Of such other business as may pro-
pcrly come before said meeting.
J. L. PERRY, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Deputies with bloodhounds are
trailing assassins who Monday night
fired the home of John Maye, near
Yorktown, Texas, Six persons, Mayo,
his wife, and their four children,
were burned to death: 1t is believed
neighbors with grudge set the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Court in New York yesterday for
violating the customs laws. Each
was placed in the custody of the
United States marshal for one day
for "morai effect and as warning
to others. A fine of $500 also was inn
posed on Nine. Eva Strauss, known
as Nine. Marienstras, for declaring
model gowns from Paris to. be her
personal property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

The German reichstag yesterday
adopted the credit of 10,O0O,00O,O00
marks, (s2,OOO,OOO,OOO) asked by the
government, the socialist minority Of
nineteen opposing the vote, accord
ing to Berlin dispatch forwarded by
Reuters correspondent at Amster-
dam. The socialists spokesman, Fried
rich August Karl Geyer, according to
the dispatch, declared that all en-
deavors for peace had failed because
of the annexation aims of both sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Two men are missing and twenty
five others were injured as the re-
suit of an explosion in the Dextrinc
plant of the Corn Products Com
pany at Shadysidc, two miles from
Edgewater, N. j., yesterday. The
roof of the building was blown off and
the walls collapsed. Fire, starting
from the explosion, swept through
the wrcckagc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-22

Mrs. Edward H. Cole, 40 years old,
of New York, was killed by subway
train last night. She fell from the
platform at the Grand Central sta
ton, and was crushed between a car
and the platform. Her husband was
severely injured in trying to save her.