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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

h,a ,s between that and the act Of
1914 we prefer the latter
The ioint convention subsequently,
dissolved and the Common Couneli
passed the resolutions and appoint,
cd Mr.. Harry Burke on the part OF
that board to proceed to Richmond
and lay the wishes Of the City Coun-
ciI before Senator Thornton and Del
egate Birrell. :.
The resolutions soon appeared II
tho BOARD of Aldermen where they
were adopted by unanimous vote
and Mr.. Summers was appointed Oh
the part of the upper board to ac'
company Mr. Burke to Richmond
These gentlemen left at four o'csocF
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
PRESIDENT IS SUSTAINED.
House Fails to Pass immigration
Bill Over Veto.

Washington, Feb. 6.--An attempt
TO pass the immigration bill prescrib-
ing literacy test for the admission of
aliens over President Wilson's veto
failed in the House yesterday, the
affirmative vote lacking just five of
he necessary two-thirds.
OF 399 members present, 26l vo-
led to override the veto. i36 voted
20 sustain the President and two an
swered present"
All Virginia Congressmen voted to
pass the bill over the veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
WOMEN BEATEN TO DEATH
Bodies Found in Bed Rooms With
Heads Crushed by Sledge Hammer

Salamanca, N. y, Feb. s. With
their heads crushed, the bodies OF
Mrs Lizzie Drake, sixty five; Mrs.
Irene Spence, thirty-fve, and her
daughter Gertrude Spence were
found in their bed rooms at 10 AT
lantic street early today.
an three had been beaten with q
slelge hammer and the bodies were
bruised. -.
A general search has been starteo
by the police for an Italian wh(
boarded ut the Spencer house ah'
who has disappeared.
The motive for the triple murde'
it not known. AS far as has peer
learned. nothing was stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

On account of the next meeting of
the Elks falling on holiday a spec
ial meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February 23rd, for the purpose Of
having nomination Of officers. The
annual election of officers will. take
place, Monday, March Sth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
LOCAL BREVITIES

John E. Donald. Jr., the infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John z. Donald, died
at Chesapeake Beach, Md, on We'd
nesday. The remains were brought
here yesterday and the funeral GER
emonies were conducted by the Rev.
j. Hez Sven, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Judge J. B. T. Thornton has ap-
pointed J. Parker Milburn, comInis-
sioner of the revenue for Providence
district. Fairfax County, vice vii
liam H. Maffett, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
DEATH NOTICE.

At his residence, 315 south Colum-
bus street, on Friday morning,
February 5, 1915, JOHN n.
SCHAFE. Funeral on Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock.
New York and Pittsburgh papers
copy.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

A department of peace to be part
of the executive Federal government
is proposed in bill for the creation
Of such an institution yesterday in
troduced in the House by Represen-
tative Adair of Indiana. In des-
cribing the department of peace, Rep
resentative Adair declared that it's
uses would be to hallow treason
with intellect" to adjust controver-
sizes on the basis Of "the ground Of
right and to prepare in times of
peace for permanent peace. This de-
partment would be under the direc-
tion of secretary of peace who
would be Il member Of the Presidents
Cabinet; an assistant secretary of
peace and a solicitor of peace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

4 statement made yesterday by
George NJ. Levy, attorney of Mime
ola, L. l., for Mrs. Carman, tended
to bear out the report that the Car
mans are not anxious I'd go to trial
a second time. Neither is the dis
trict attorney, for that matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the George
Washington Birthday Association
will be held in the rooms Of the
Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday
evening. February 10, 1915, at 8
o'clock P. NJ. a full attendance is
desired as important business is to
be transacted.
0. Fl. KIRK,
President
Fl. NOEL GARNER,
Std. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05
BONDS FOR SALE

$4,000 Alexandria Corpora
tion Bonds.
$4,000 City Of Norfolk, Va,
Bonds :. :, X.
ROBERT S. BARRETT
Care Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

FOR sALE-Practically new Rem
.ington typewriter with desk, also
one handsome. fiat top, desk. Cheap.
Apply P. 0. Box lib, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

CORTLAND Smith, Jr.. and Alex,
Smith. of Laurel, Md, are spending a
few days with their aunt, Miss Mag
gle Smith, at her home in Wolfe
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Miss Ruffner, of Charleston, West
Virginia, is visiting her niece, Miss
Naomi Simmons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Don't fail to read Howard 4 Bros
grocery advertisement today. Save
money and get the best goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

4 bicycle stolen from Thomas NJ.
Dunbar was recovered by the police
yesterday. 1t had been sold by a
young white man TO W. w Simpson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Workers for United States Senator
elect j. c. w. Beckham paid from 81
to $5 for votes, according to John
Keathley, Beckham worker in Pike
County. KY, in the Statewide prim-
ary last August, who testified yes
terday in the vote-selling cases now
being tried by Judge j. NJ. Robert
son. Keathley said he and Cola
Johnson had as many as seven men
in a room at one time and only 50
was paid them for supporting Beck
ham. Nineteen cases were tried to-
day. resulting in twelve convictions.
Among those cleared was Rev. Louis
Bryant, Baptist minister,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

William II. Johnson, of Washing
ton president OF the International
Association Of Machinists, will ad-
dress the machinists at their regular
meeting tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

If Your roof worries you with leaks.
Call +. c. PULLIN, Phone No. 538.
for repairs. All work guaranteed.
corner Queen and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

The japanese cruiser Asama, car
rying 500 men, has been wrecked,
and is breaking up off the western
coast of Lower California. The AS
ANA, an armored cruiser Of $3.50
tons. was built in 1898. For several
months she has been patrolling the
eastern Pacific. Early :in the war
she forced the German gunboat
Geicr to intern at Honlulu by taking
up a position outside the harbol
there while the Gcicr was in port
for provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

News from Pilsen, Bohemia, states
that all the members of the town
council at Radnitz. near that place
have been arrested and interned in
a military prison for nonattendance
at high mass on the. .ksiser's birth
day anniversary. They are shortly
to be court-martialed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Werner Van Horne. the German
officer who ATTEMPTED to blow up the
international bridge across the St.
Croix River Tuesday, pleaded guilty
Yesterday afternoon before Justice
George H. Smith at Vanceboro, to
the charge of damaging private
property in Vanceboro. He was SEN
fenced to serve thirty days in Jail at
Machias.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

The opening gun in the fight waged
in the House to pass the immigra-
ton bill over President Wilson's veto
was fired yesterday by Representa-
tive Gardner. of Massachusetts. Mr.
Gardner, who is an earnest advocate
of restrictive immigration leglsla,
ton, urged that the bill be passed
over the executive veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-05

Rain tonight and SATURDAY;
wsrmer tonight; fresh south
east winds,
High tide Hoy 6. m. and i1;2a
p. m.
Sun rises 7:0i; Sun sets 5;2r,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
CANDLE SHADES

NO one can appreciate the wonder
full effect the soft light from shaded
candles gives to q room until one has
seen a room lighted in such manner.
Many women hesitate to buy candles
because they cannot afford to buy the
kind of shade that will look best in the
room in which the candles are to be
used. By closely examining a ready
made shade and by following direc-
lions any woman who can WELD a nee
die should be able to make suitable
shades.
At any needlework store foundations
for the shades can be bought already
made or can be made to order. Hav-
ing purchased the foundations, it is
next necessary to measure them to find
out how much material will be needed
to cover them, and the covering of
them viii be found a most interesting
and easy process. One thing to re-
member is that neatness is essential to
the beauty of each shade.
Candle shades of shirred lowered silk
are charming. The material is SHRED
very full to the frame, and a narrow
heading is left at the top.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

working girl will find this model worth
saving her pennies for.
Still another long coat of excellent
service is the Partisan novelty which
has for long been so popular with con-
5tinental women-the transparent, wa
terproof silk coat. This garment is in
comparable for the business woman
who travels. as it can be folded and
put in a very small receptacle It is
exceptionally. light of weight. and its
transparency gives the full value of
color underneath. 1t comes in all the
modish colors-sage green, deep tan.
navy blue. golden brown and a fetching
yellow, like a. souwester's oilsl1in-and
can also be used for a smart motor
coat. Belted, high coIored. well but
toned, it speaks for itself.
Suits TO her who earns theml The
cut features a trig faring black and
white check buttoned in a novel way
and finished at the snug neck and cuffs
with a band of sealskin. 1t can be
cleaned. pressed overnight and worn
daily with physical comfort and that
abfdingly agreeable sense of looking
well. The business woman will want a
pretty frock for theaters and dinners at
smart restaurants. Our illustration
suggests one of black net over tur-
quoise pussy willow satin as base.
Patches of stlvery metal embroidery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
THE THEORY OF
FEMALE DELICACY

THE theory of female delicacy attrib-
uted to woman a moral or spiritual
force capable of surrounding material
difficulties in a manner often very sur
prising. The nature of this power is
best expounded in Irving's little domes-
tic story of '"The Wife,
married "a beautiful and accomplished
girl She has delicate tastes and fam
cies'' and, of course, "a slender form"
When he walks abroad with his wife
upon his arm he appears ito dote on
his lovely burden for its very helpless
ness He loses his fortune and breads
the thought of telling her even to
agony expressed in tears. But she re-
eeives the news like an angel" They
move to a humble cottage where the
admirable creature is found at the
close of the first day in the new home
dressed in white, a few wild flowers
twisted in her fine hair, a fresh bloom
on her cheek, her whole countenance
beaming with smiles singing to her
own harp accompaniment little air of
which her husband was peculiarly
fond. Remember, o efficient modern
women, and BLUSH for yourselves, that
this was on the very day of the NOV
ing and that the lovely creature en-
tirely without training in domestic sci
enee, had that day for the first time
known the fatigues OF domestic EN-
ployment'' and had been Obliged to
toll almost in the mental concerns of
her wretched habitation." - Century
Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
The Wisdom Of Varying Routine

NOWADAYS great deal is heard on
all sides of the discomfort of the
housewife. Work that used to be SO
Important to our sex of the preceding
generation In many cases holds little
or no charm to the modern wife. Won
en- have begun to realize that some
thing more than the actual scrubbing
of floors. busting and general work
necessary for the maintained cleanlf-
ness of the house is required to make
their lives interesting and useful.
And this state of affairs is peculiar
to girls who have given up an ardU-
Gus Office life for the hearth. They
find their brains, which have been
quickened and kept in good working
order for many years. have little oc-
cupation in the homely tasks that fall
to the lot of the wife. and they feel
they are dropping out of things" and
losing much that made life SO interest
ing.
To become disconnected with house
work is the very worst thing, because
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

light UP the net, and bands OF skunk
fur trim the bottom of the tunic and
the bodice The wide crushed girdle IS
of the turquoise satin caught in front
with a sffvery rose Such gown has
good wearing qualities and has every
ulodish note needed
Hats that will stand unexpected
storms. dust and the dictation of Dame
Fashion mean simplicity of line and
good quality OF material A high crown
of black velvet with no trimming but
smart f1uted fancy behind an oxidized
silver buckle answers every need. An
other chapeau, a tricorn of any velvet
matching the color Of the suit it must
accompany, has fur sparrows for
novel trimming.
The matter of shoes affects not only
health, but efficiency. Immediately and
directly In some vocatfons mental
attitude is governed by feet Depart
ment stores that have taken the trou-
BILE to investigate have repeatedly
found that. the inefficiency of sales
women was often due to wrong foot
gear 1t Is not reasonable to expect a
girl to stand in high heeled pumps or
shoes most of the day and look COM
Portable and alert on the job. And it Is
not reasonable for the salesgiri to get
shod in such a dainty fashion that her
nerves and department resent the
shoeing. Good quality Of soft leather
and low heels will more than repay
both in durability and comfort
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
FIRST AID HINTS,

+ N many cases where poison has been
swallowed the victim dies before
the doctor is summoned. In most all
such cases had there been some one
present who knew how to start the
work of saving the patient death
would never have resulted. In almost
all poison cases it is the first steps
which are the most important. Imme-
date action will often save the poison
ed patient when delay will kill him.
Laudanum taken inwardly makes the
victim very sleepy and dazed. Once
the coma, following in the wake of the
poisoning, is allowed to grow upon the
patient there is practically no hope.
The way to fight laudanurn poisoning
is. first of all, to give an emetic, then
to walk the patient up and down On
no account allow him to sit down. In
such cases the poisoned person will
beg most piteously to be allowed to
sleep. but the more vigorously you can
keep him IN action the better chance
he has of living. If you can keep him
walking until the doctor comes the
crisis is past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
BRAIN NEEDS MEAT FOOD.

squeamish in their diet particu-
larly object to eating animal food and
avoid meats of all kinds and any soups
OF other dishes derived from any sort
Of flesh, but that animal food is essen
tial to human beings seems to be
proved by scientists. The editor of the
New York Medical journal has been
looking up statistics, and he finds that
no brain worker has been able to dis
pense with an animal diet entirely.
Benjamin Franklin returned to animal
food after he found small fish In the
stomach of larger fish. ToIstoy com
pleted all his greatest books before ha
adopted a vegetarian diet. lasting the
remaining twenty years of his life, and
Herbert Spencer returned voluntarily
to meat eating when he found that he
was deteriorating mentally under q
vegetarian regime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

&
hand embroidery perpendicular to the
1ndfstfnct waist line. which ends in a.
strap effect; The edges of the waist
are tailored with navy silk braid,
while many little silk crochet buttons.
trim the front and sleeves which have
bell cuffs. The high but not tight col
lar is finished with band of the en-
bro1dery and little flares. With full
skirt but not too full, cut short enough
to escape casual rains, this gown gives
comfort style and service
A one piece frock calls for long
coat and our illustration features one
OF plum broadcloth banded with skunk
fur. 1t should, OF course, match the
frock or else be a good contrast. The
one sided fastening of three buttons
gives stunning line down the front.
and the slit pockets are convenient for
the car fare that SO often means fun
bling. For the hordes of Juveniles, In
business quite the smartest topcoat is
ours Of blue and green wool invisible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

it means that the hundred little thing
that comprise homemaking viii be-
come irksone. The daily washing OF
dishes will be q thing to dread, and
generally to take a pride in her work
will be the last thing thinkable for the
discontinued woman
We go through our work because It
has to be done and generally are Of the
opinion that the sooner finished the
better. We do not trouble to make a
pertaining to our daily duties. We
stick to the ideas and methods that
have been handed down to US and do
not attempt to bring them up to mod
ern requirements We get up at GER
tain times do our homework in the
way we have always done it-certain
things for each day. We never care
to change the furniture in our rooms.
We probably don't even thiplu eff It nor
of the pleasure such a change may be
for the home people In cooking, too
we pursue the same regular habits,
serve up meals in the same old way
1t never occurs to some of US to sur
prise family by a change in the
menu.
This indifference often follows US to
the extent of affecting our personal ap-
pearance, and we cling to certain
just because we think they suit Us.
We never seem to wonder whether the
--latest thing out" may not adapt itself
to our style just as well or better.
BY making the triviaIs of everyday
existence a part of our hfe's interest.
instead of regarding them as hin
ORANGES, we shall not only be home
making in the truest sense of the word,
but we shall be demonstrating to ali
with whom we come in contact the ex-
tent OF our possibilities.
Capable women are always In de-
rnand, and undoubtedly the time is not
far ahead when greater opportunities
than have hitherto presented them
selves will be given to women, and the
true homemaker will stand fair
chance of showing in a more liberal
sense than is generally accepted that
the hand which rocks the cradle will
at any rate. help to rule the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

RN the scramble Of business routine
the business woman dnds that
many of her setbacks and dis
comforts are directly attributable
TO her clothes Pussy. overela borate.
too per1ahabIe garments are, OF course,
az out OF place In business as they are
sxtravagant for the woman earning her
own income. Time came when the
smartl shirt waist and tailored suit be-
came almost q uniform for the stwo-
man with q job Then fernininfty
conquered. and we had the little CASH
girl living on pickles and puffs for
luncheons In order to buy herself silk
stockings and a hlmy blouse-a spec
facuIar effect not wholly above the
business woman OF acknowledged
brains. The next step In our sartoriaI
evolution was the one piece frock.
which proved It could be dark. service
able. smart and becoming. another
rather unconscious tendency toward a
uniform.
These one piece frocls with long
coats built Of the same material have
proved 50 valuable. 90 easy to pitch on
when one has oversight a wink. morn
fngs and withaI SO suitable and modish
that It begins to look as IL it would
take a genius to displace them One
shown 1s made OF navy serge, a fine
quality. with interesting patches of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
HOW TO COOPERATE
WITH YOUR MAID

TN households where there Is but ons
maid to do all the houseworl, as
well as the cooking. planning is a real
test The mistress can, however. make
things much easier for the girl If she
cares to try. There are many ways in
which the maid may have her work
sfmpitf1ed for her. and the considerate
housewife should endeavor to spare
her helper all she can.
An EngIishWomah with years of ex-
pertence as q housewife back of her
tells Of q way IN which the maids la
bors may be greatly reduced
The idea Is to have two or three
cooking mornings a week, In which
practically all the food for the entire
week is cooked in advance. There are
many hot dishes which will not be
harmed by relocating before serving.
For example. all meat pies casseroles.
curries. minces and rissoles can be
cooked In advance and then warmed
MP at the last minute without in anv
way tmpairing the favor of the dish.
The housewife should try to think
cut a weekly schedule SO as to leave
two mornings open for cooking If the
housewife and her cook put their heads
together and arrange the menus for a
week in advance 1t will be a simple
task to select a list OF the dishes that
can be prepared on cooking mornings.
In certain seasons cold meats are pref
cradle to hot anyway. and practically
al1eo OF these can be cooked on these two
mornings. Besides the cold roasts the
cook can make such dishes as veal or
beef loaf. boned chicken, boiled ham
and tongue and cold meat 5eIlies
Desserts offer q large field for ad-
vance preparation. All pies, cakes
tarts, stewed fruits. JeIlies and custards
VIII be nicer cold than hot. A great
many puddfngs too, are more accept
able when feed, and almost all those
which should be served hot can be re-
heated at the last minute.
The mistress who falls in with this
idea for helping her maid to get all the
hot work out Of the way In a short
time will soon hnd that she saves
money on cooking fuel and on food, for
buying and cooking zen masse," so to
speak, have the advantage of lowering
the prices as well
BY putting aside these two mornings
for cooking the mistress and maid will
have q store of supplies to depend on
through the week In this way and
living simply but little cooking need
be done on noncooling days. yege-
tables Sare practically the only foods
which should not be prepared in adj
vance, and even some of these can be
aooked Il they are to be used in salads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06

ter style shows deep toned gala1fth
with pure white pearl
In shape the newer types OF buttons
show a decided tendency toward height
and thickness. Some of the, more ia
vored are of the sew through variety.
Some excellent designs are shown in
nickel and in antique gilt finish, both in
circular and in square form.
One of the novelty metal buttons is
small in size and square in shape and
can be had in nickel or in duh black in
a plain finish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
Button. Button. Who's Got the Button?

FsHESE few buttons suggest how at
tractive fasteners can be- Two of
them are cut jet. two are of bone, and
the rest are novelties and lacquers The
large ones were designed for coats or
suits. and the small ones are suitable
to trim children's school frocks or to
fasten the smart new knitted sweaters
There is strong fashion tendency
for winter to have the buttons match
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-06
EoR TRAvELlNe roDoLERs.

The honemaker who travels with lit
tie children should remember not only
their special comfort needs. but should
include few articles to while away
the time when real toys cannot be car
ried. A pair of blunt chfld's scissors
and the back pages of magazine will
offer amusement for many hours. A
i've cent package OF colored crayons
is another help.