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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

any in that machine, for there were
none there when got out of it,
That was all that was ever said to
me: regarding the stones"
Edward Patterson, WHO drove
Stuart's car on the night in question,
was the next witness. He was asked
to state what if anything, Oehlert
said to him or to Stuart when Oeh-
lert first got out of his car and came
up their car. He stated Oehlert ask
ed them if they had gun; that he
said no, but Stuart said his gun was
in the pocket of the car; then that
the gun was not in the pocket but
was down beside the cushions. He
said that Oehlert turned away from
the car, and it looked to him as If
Oehlert were pushing something
down into the waistband of his
trousers. When asked whether he
or Stuart looked for the pistol after
Oehlert left them, he said he did
not, but. Stuart did, and it was not in
The car. He said he could not actually
swear that the pistol was in the car:
that he did not sees it. When asked
whether he saw Oehlert again be-
tween where he left him and Alex.
andria, he said that Oehlert passed
them somewhere on the HartboWer.
road, and pulled over to the right. OF
the road. That they were driving
slowly, and that when they were
Just about abreast, of Oehlert the
latter said he would see them in
town; that they followed Oehlert to
town and that when they got near
Burroughs feed store, they saw that
Oehlert's car was standing still; that
Stuart got out and went back to
Oehlert's car, and when he came
back he said: "He fired my gun; it
is still warm" When asked whether
any examination was made OF the
gun, Patterson said he started the
car off, and Stuart took the gun and
removed the magazine, and said it
was empty. He said he did not give
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

prospects are bright for the future.
Approximately $4,000 miles Of roads
have been constructed during the
present season by the states in con-
junction with federal aid, according
to the bureau of public roads, and
probably an equal amount independent
of federal aid. More miles of I'M
proved roads have been built than
during any other year.
Cost of road grading and con-
struction with local materials is down
practically to the 1914 level.
"Prices c. manufactured road MA
terials tend downward. The present
level is materially lower than that of
a year ago"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

In spite of the repeatedly made OBJ
sarvation that most newspaper read
ers read nothing but headlines, the
effect Of headlines on daily CONVERSE
ton is negligible. Suppose a couple
Of tennis players talked thus:
How about Net Tilt?"
"All right. III Clash with you"
Or two motorists:
why didn't you laud that motor
trip"
a didn't go. Rain halted it.
T. 2. A., III The Ne1C York Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
$4,000 Miles of Roads Built

Washington, Dec. 1.-Maryland's
widespread reputation for splendid
highways makes of special interest
an announcement by the department
of agriculture today that nearly 49,
900 miles of good roads have been
built during 1921.
"Road building" says the depart
ment, 'has recovered from the set
back received during the war, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

them to the road and found Briscoe
evidently badly wounded. In answer
to a question, he stated that there
was no evidence of drinking that he
could see, on the part of either Bris-
coe or the other two men, whom ne
afterwards found to be Cralle and
Hibbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

The average college girl of today
is an inch tallr than the college girl
of 1860 and six or seven pounds
heavier.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
SAYS WORKMEN'S WIVES SEE H. (. L.
 STILL VERY HIGH
Samuel Gompers Wonders Why Wages Are Hit First in
 Readjustment.

'T'hc working men Of America" said Samuel GOmpcrs in d statement after the meeting at Atlantic City Of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, "CannOt undcr- stand how rcadjustmcnt and recon struction can mean only a reduction of their wages. Why this drive to re duCe WOrkIngmcn' wages first: :: Wouldn't 1t be more humane to start with them as have and reduce the gigantic profits and incomes? sWho among the capitalists ha Ssuggestcd a among the capitalists has suggested a loan or reduction of profits, or even simultaneous reduction of wages and prOflts?'
 MT. Gompers made it clear that or ganizcd labor intends to resist to the utmost any further effort to reduce wages under the guise of reconstruc- tion or business adjustments. His views were elaborated by Frank Nor rison, secretary of the federation, who said: "When a reduction Is proposed there are but two alternatives for la Dor. One Is to accept 1t and the other is to strike. Labor has found out that when 1t accepts one reduction 1t is immediately asked to accept another Take the case of the steel trust. They have already put over three rcduc- tions, haven't they?"
 In his statement MT. Gompers said that a tremendous protest against any further reduction i'll wages is coming from the wives of the worllipgmen.
 "'rhe women know that the cost of living has not come down." he said "Instead, with protitcering unchecked and unrestraned, it is going up especially rents. There are more than five and a half million unem- ployed in the United States, according to the report of the department of labor. The fact that these men, will ing and anxious to work, are forced into idleness is an indictment, is an economic crime"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
IN WOMAN'S WORLD B B
 IINIIIIIIIIlIIIIIFENININE TOPICS INIIINIINNINn =
IIII llIiE
THE DRAFTED HAT
Materials Used in Dresses Popu-
 lar for Headgear.
Ginqham and Linen and Dotted Swiss and Organdie Used for Sum-
 mer Chapeaux.

There has been no sudden leap from shaped hats to draped hats, writes a correspondent. The change has been gradual, but the smartest thing that one can do in the way of headgear is to wear a hat that is made of some thing other than the long-accepted hat stuffs. The milliners used to say that this and that fabric would not make up" we'll for hats, but now the feeling is that they stop at nothing when it comes to fashion1ng a hat out If some strange fabric never before used for that purpose.
 Then there are hats of gingham and linen and dotted swiss and Organdie- all of the materials, in fact, that are times they are fitted to the shapes underlying them and at other times they choose to drape themselves about smaller shape, forming deep folds and becoming twistings.
 A fashion that has appeared in spots during the last few weeks is that of wearing a hat to match, in some way, the material of the gown. For in stance. there was seen a tailored frock of dark blue linen incOnspicu Ously trimmed and bound with white cotton braid and worn with a white null blouse. Then there was worn with this a short-brimmed sailor made of the heavy linen fitted to the shape and trimmed with a broad
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Serge and foulard are much com bined.
 Taffeta frocks have snugly fitting bOdices.
 Entire lace dresses in brown, gray and henna are very good.
 The surplice bodice worn with a ichu is quaint and very smart.
 Hand-painted flowers bloom on some of the newest sport suits. Their deli cate tints suggest nothing so much as dresden.
 Things that stand out in fashions for children are the straight line, the very short skirt and the sleeves which almost aren't.
 For millinery, jet and steel orna- mental novelties are being shown Large medallions of solid sheets of jet are fringed with strings of jet or steel beads.
 Among the Parisian conceits are round small pOcketbOOks which are not unlike a flower. The handles are clever limitations of stems and the purse itself Is the flower. Blue corn flowers are used for the exteriOrs of some of them, with mauve silk as the lining. They are effective with sum- ner frocks
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
BEST WAY TO CLEAN RUGS
Mild Soap With Tepid Water Should Be Used When Floor Coverings
 Are Washed.

Rugs should be kept clean with a good carpet sweeper or electric vacu- um cleaner, as the hard grits of sand will. if not removed, injure the nap. Do not sweep Wilton or Administer rugs hard at first as the tufts are lia- ble to loosen before they are pressed down by usage.
 All Wilton and Administer rugs are "sheered" when finished, consequently light fluff or loose wool will sweep out for some time. This is a feature of the fabric and not a defect.
 Do not pull out any knots or tufts. Gut them off even with the surface of the rugs. The tufts in any dOmes- tic rug can be deliberately pulled out. This Is due to the nature of the weave.
 Protect your rugs from bright or strong sunlight, as all domestic rugs will fade some.
 When washing is necessary, use mild soap, with tepid, not hot water, else the alkali of stronger cleansers will eat into the surface and destroy the color. Never flood the surface with water. It is best to wash about a yard at a time, rinse with clear wa ter and let dry thoroughly.
 Given a coat of varnish, linoleum survives a much longer period of wear. Before vanishing, make sure that the surface is free from grit or grease. Let varnish dry over night before walking on the floor.
 Waxed linoleum is easier to clean with a dust mop. Dust and grease will not stick to it-Detroit News.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
THE DIFFERENCE IN CLOTHES
Overdecoratlon Covers Up Defects That Are Not to Be Found in
 Plain Garments.

Present-day clothes may be criticized on the score of OverdecOratiOn. Not all of them, of course, but ready-made a weight of beading or embroidery or be overemphasized by too much zeal on the part of the designer.
 Plain clothes are always the most expensive. The best dressmakers and tailors are those that devote their talents to achieving excellence of line and to using excellent materials. It Is more difficult to make a Well-cut line, which has no trimming to de- tract from its cut, than to make a really fancy gown. Every woman who has made things herself knows how much simpler 1t is to make eve ming frocks and fluffy afternoon things than it is to make plain good looking street clothes.
 Simplicity is the greatest possible luxury-it always comes high, but one beautifully cut and made gown of good material is worth half a doz- en cheap ones. and 1t is the woman who selects her clothes on this pre- mise who is considered a we'll dressed woman.
 No matter how attractive ones frocks and hats may be, if they are worn for inappropriate occasions, their charm Is lost. One must always consider the occasion and 1t is an ill., advised woman who converts her best frOck into a business one, unless 1t happens to be appropriate for busi- ness wear.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
DRYING FRUITS AND
 VEGETABLES IN OVEN
Convenient and Time Saving Econ omy Pointed Out By Govern
 ment Bureau
Prepared by the United States De partment of Agriculturc.)

(Prepared by the United States De-
 partment of Agricultural
 Drying small quantities of surplus vegetables and fruits from time to time may prove very convenient and time-saVlng economy. Soup ingredi- ents, such as cabbage, corn, celery, onions, tomatoes, turnips, potatoes, carrots and lima beans, may be sepa- rately dried and stored to be com bined for use according to taste Dried parsley and celery tops are valuable additions to the seasoning shelf. Currants, gooseberrlcs and strawberries are better canned than dried; but a variety of other fruits, including blackberries, black and red raspberries, plums, prunes, figs, ap- ples, apriCots and peaches may all be dried at home. Dried peas, young beans, caulifoWer, okra and spinach are considered by specialists of the United States Department of Agri culture to be less satisfactory in fav- or than other dried vegetables.
 The oven of the cookstove may be used. The products to be dried should be spread thinly in baking pans or pie tins and these should be placed upon racks so that they are not in direct contact with the oven wall. The door of the oven should be left open so that the water vapor driven off may pass out, and the fire should be so regulated that the ma terial may not be scorched.
 Trays suspended above a cook stove may also be employed. Each tray is made of a rectangular piece of rather heavy galvanized-Wire netting having four or five meshcs to the inch. The finished trays should have approximately the same dimensions as the stove top. The edges are turned up so as to form sides for the tray. Four pieces of wood one by two inches in thickness form a frame for the drier which may be suspended by wires from the ceiling, or it may stand directly upon the top of the stove, if the slats making up the frame are allowed to extend six inch es below the bottom of the lower tray and a good-sizcd nail is driven half it's length into the end of each slat to form non-inhammable feet upon which the drier may rest.
 Directions for making and using various types of home differs are given in Farmers Bulletin o84, Farm and Home Drying of Fruits and Vegetables"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
Marriages in England and Wales
 Show Increase
Also New Record Set in Birth Rate and Lowest Infant
 Martality.

London, Sept 2-Statistics of Eng land and Wales show for the first quarter fthc year the largest num- Der of marriages ever performed in a similar period, followed by the high est birth rate for any like period in the second quarter of the year and the lowest infant mortality for any second quarter.
 The number of persons married from January to March was I5I,074 The births from March to June were 225,3IO, of which II5,zO4 were boys and IO0,552 girls. Infant deaths in the same period were IoS,47I, of which 55,8o0 were boys, and 52,002 girls. In fant mortality was c per I ,ooo which is 20 per 1000 below the average. Copyright, 1921, by the Public Lcdg-
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
WOMEN WORKERS OF A. F. OF L. WANT
 EOUALIZED RIGHTS
Want All Unions to Admit Them to Membership With Full
 Privileges.

Organized women workers Ot the country are pressing their demands for equal privileges with men in all unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. Representatives of women wage earners appeared on Wednesday before the federation's executive council in session at Allan tic City and urged that it take steps immediately 10 compel all unions to admit them to membership with full privileges.
 After a long discussion the women delegates were informed by the COun- Gil that 1t was poWerlesS to compel unions to grant them membership, as the construction of the federation guarantees the autonomy of each in ternational organization. The coun- cil, however, is understood to have promised to use it's influence in every way to have the rights of women workers recognized by all unions.
 The journeymen barbers union has led the opposition 10 the women, claiming that the barber shop is no place for a woman.
 The women workers, it is under stood, will now make a new appeal to the individual international unlons for membership, backed up by dec laration adopted by the Denver con vention of the federation calling upon international unions that do not ad- init women workers to membership to give early consideration for such ad- mission.
 ]. D. MalIoy, grand vice-president of the United Brotherhood of Main tenance of Ways Employees and Rail way Shop Laborers, appeared before the council and reported that prog ress was being made toward rein 900 members, in the federation:
 The Maintenance of Way union IS the only one of the IT, railway f"5Sr,sinn shop crafts that is not in the federatIon' as it was suspended in Decemb1er' Io1o, because of a jurisdictionai dis, nUte with the Carpenters and Joiner.s' union over station construction work The union, however, in the present railroad labor crisis, has been coop eratinp with the other federation or oanizatiOnS
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02

scarf of white organdie, the freshness and crispness of which added largely to the generally cool look of the gown itself
 Most of the summer hats are large, for the simple reason that the heat and sun of the season really demand this sort of protection. And some of the sweetest of the really summery hats are made either of white or very lightly tinted organdie
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
TAFFETA HAS CHARM FOR ALL
Fabric Lends Itself to Many Uses for the Wearing Apparel of
 MiIady.

One favorite way of developing a frock fashioned of taffeta material is making a quaint basque bodice and a tiered or scallOped skirt.
 Fringes and uncut edgings have dis appeared from view, and in their places-even at the beginning of sum- mer-came ruchings of taffeta and queer little wheels and ornaments of lace edging, the latter frequently tint ed to match the gown, and the orna- mentatiOn has gained in favor.
 Speaking of elaboration, 1t may be interesting to notice that blossoms and leaves are made of chiffon velvet, taf- feta and even organdie
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02


 More and more, disease is being cured before it begins, says the U. s. public health service. Typhus, which drove Napoleon from Moscow and destroyed his army, is now being wiped out by soap and hot water Smallpox, once Classcd with measles as deadly but inevitable child's dis ease, is being ended with tiny tubes of vaccine. Lead poisoning in pot teries is being markedly checked by the WOrkmen eating outside their workrooms and washing the lead glass fftheir hands before eating at all Children by thousands are being saved from slow starvation by atten- ton to their teeth, which enables them to eat and to digest their food Wherever modern public health work is in progress, lives are longer and safer than they were.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
MINERS BUY HOME.

Springfield, H., Sept, 2, s The 111ipois mine workers have purchased a fine six-story building in the center of the city, which will be used as the;r 1T beadouarters. The purchase price Is announced as $275,ooo.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
BOOTS AND SHOES

Besse-R -Richey Co.,, 77S-782 Chapel St. c. w. Brandt x Co.,, 487-491 State St. Cummings x Frawley, Boston Branch
 Shoe Store, 845 Chapel St. Sorosis Shoe Co.,, 8l4 Chapel St. Lewis Shoe Co.,, Room '23, Liberty
 Bldg, 152 Temple St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
Renew Wells.

If your crepe veil Is too Wrinkly you can freshen 1t by holding 1t in both hands and passing 1t through the steam of the tea kettle spout several times.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
CARPETS AND RUGS

Bullard's, 91-97 Orange St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 47O State, near Elm
 St.
 Window Shade Co.,, 75-8l Orange St. P. J. Kelly Furniture Co.,, Io8 Grown
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02

Trying back prosperity with putting urid claims of rather little ate that it is wiser stick propaganda
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
T75@ KITCHEN AIBl[|(IIEaHGoF
 co. 1921. Western Newspaper Union.)

A thing of beauty is joy forever; Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness, but still will
 keep
 A bower quiet for us to sleep, Full of sweet dreams and quiet breath
 ing;
 Thus on each morrow we are wreath A t1owery band to bind us to the
 earth, Keats.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
BREWERS
'IDtI DItWIIIS NU., 03z-0U@ Odh
 BUSINESS COLLEGES

Royal Business College, 48 Church St, cor. Crown. Stone Accounting and Secretarial School, nc Church St., Cor. Chapel Tel. Lib. I737. The Butler School, 13I Court St., cor. Orange
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
Braided.

Burnt orange velvet baby ribbon woven or braided Is forming the crowns of number of velvet hats.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02

considered, uIlloSS cON0E0u WILL SOIuc
 sort of frosting, and oth-
 ~ CT families prefer their cakes with none. So that all may be satisfied and still serve an attrac- Ss.-@ tive looking cake, the fol- n lowing suggestions may K M be helpful:
 Gu~S A simple spice cake 1TRC, with or without a few
 raisins will be very
 tasty when covered with g. generous coating of butter while it is still hot from the oven. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar mixed with teaSpOOnful of cinnamon.
 Patty cakes and cookies look better and taste better if they are sprinkled with a bit of granuated sugar just before going into the oven. To make the patty cakes more elegant place two strips of candied orange peel across the top, before sprinkling the sugar.
 loaf cake may be sprinkled with granulated sugar mixed with cfnna mon just before putting into the oven. A little frill of coconut put round gem cakes, sprinkling with sugar, makes an attractive ragged appear ance when baked.
 Chopped nuts sprfnkled over the top of cakes before baking adds greatly to their appearance.
 Crumb cake is a cake covered just before going into the oven with a we'll blended mixture of creamed butter, flour and sugar.
 Creamy Frosting.-Boil together one cupfuI of sugar and one-thtrd of cupful of water until thick and honey-like, then take out three table spoonfuls, adding to a beaten egg white and return the rest of the sugar to boil to a long hair when fork is dipped into the sfrup. Continue beat ing until the sirup is ready, then add to the white of the egg. Beat until stiff, then spread as usual. The frost ing will be beautifully shiny on the top and creamy underneath, if made according to directions.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
CAKES WITH AND WITHOUT
 ICING.

Cakes in many families are not considered, unless covered with some
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
BANKS

Connecticut Savings Bank, corner Church and Crown Sts Merchants National Bank, State corner Chapel. National Savings Bank, 145 Orange St. New Haven Savings Bank, Orange cor her Court St.
 57 Church St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02

This smart sport dress of beige color canton crepe with long straight lines is relieved from plainness by pIeated side panels. The belt, neck and sleeves are finished with faggoting.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
SAVINGS BANKS

Connecticut Savings Bank, Corner
 Church and Crown Sts. National Savings Bank, 145 Orange St New Haven Savings Bank, Orange corner Court St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
FLORISTS
FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH
FUNERAL. FLOWERS

Coombs Flower Shoppe, 978 Chapel St., near Hotel Taft; Phone Colony 37 and two stores in Hartford.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
FURNITURE

AdaSkin- Bowditch Furniture Co.,, o8
 Orange St Boston Furniture Co.,, 82l and 823
 Grand Ave Bullard's, 9l-97 Orange St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 40 State, near Elm
 St Royal Furniture Co.,, $50 Grand Ave g. Stein. 57 Broadway. P. ]. Kelly Furniture Co.,, 1oS Crown
 St
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
Nu. ~eaQ-
STOVES AND RANGES

Boston Furniture Co.,, 821 and 823
 Grand Ave. Bullard's, 9l-97 Orange St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 470 State, near Elm
 St. Wm Keane & Son, 31 Broadway.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-02
FURNISHINGS

Rcssc- Richey Co.,, 778-792 Chapel St. C. w. Brandt X Co.,, 487-491 State St ]. Johnson X Sons, The Live Store,
 85-89 Church St. Dnnar,c HQ CnnOreSc Ave