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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-17
THE FASHIONABLE FURS.
Coats and Capes That Are Becoming
and Comfortable.
SHORT JACKETS ARE IN DEMAND.

Why Ernine is Tryfng-ThibetFurF
Thin han is in High
FavOr-L0ng and Short BOas.
This is a fur season, and everybody
appears TO be delighted, for there are
few women who do not look we'll in
furs. The different shapes and styles of
the all fur garments and those trimmed
with fur are apparently endless. Nat
uralists are often at loss to tell what
species some Of the animals belong to,
but that matters not if the fur be of the
right shade to harmonic with the wear
er's complexion. The gentle muskrat
has reached a station in life, or rather
in death, that could never have occurred
to him in his widest dreams of high
position. The yard cat has also been
found useful, while as for rabbits and
goats, their skins are sold with names
far longer than the fur of their coats
and dyed SO cleverly and artistically as
to look like the fur of some strange, rare
species of wild animal.
An all fur coat is a luxury, and a
very expensive luxury too. The short
jackets that are the rage this win
ter are very smart, made of Persian
lamb or sealskin, and do not cost so
much as the larger ones worn last win
ter or two winters ago, but there is one
thing to be considered when investing
in a short Jacket, and that is they never
stay in fashion long and, like the Elton
jackets, are merely passing fad.
These same Elton jackets are to be
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seen again. but they are not the latest
thing. An Elton jacket can be made out
of an old long coat that has apparently
seen its last days.
The chinchilla collars, capes and vic
torines are again in fashion. To the I'M
initiated there might not seem to be a
great deal Of difference in the styles
from last year. The effect is somewhat
the same, but a little more fullness
about the bottom of cape or collar, a
more perfect fit about the shoulders, and
a higher cut about the neck are the sa-
lent points that strike the we'll dressed
woman, who is q keen observer.
The fancy batiste and lace collars
which were worn with the summer
gowns, and which gave an artificial
breadth to the shoulders, are reproduced
in fur. The sailor collar shape seems to
be popular, and made of sealskin Dor
dered with tibet is very effective,
and, as rule, becoming. Tibet fur is
now SO extensively used not only for
lining opera cloaks, but for trimming
other furs that it has attained popu-
1arity which must surprise itself En-
mine capes and collars are of course
handsome, and there is great effort be-
ing made to have ermine fur in fashion
once more, but it advances slowly, for
not every one can wear ermine. The
dead white is too trying and there are
few other furs with which it can be
com bined satisfactorily. Long pelerines
of ermine look very regal Oh fur cloaks,
and certainly are striking in appearance
worn with dark velvet gowns.
The military cloaks and cloaks the
shape Of the golf ones in cheviot are
very smart i'll sable, mink and astrakhan.
These hang apparently full from the
throat. Such is not the case, however,
for the fur is most carefully fitted about
the neck in a regular empiecement, the
fullness only beginning at the shoulders,
but the work is SO cleverly done that
this is not noticed.
The combining of sealskin and Per-
sian lamb makes very handsome gar
ments, and the capes of sealskin, with
the lamb laid in points are stunning.
The straight around effect of a me-
dunn length cape is not becoming to a
short WASTED woman, and Dame Fash
ion has recognized that fact and or
iiained that capes may be cut pointed
back and front and quite high over the
shoulder Sometimes, too, a neat effect
is given by being turned back, revers in
front.
Double capes are in style, the under
decidedly larger than the other, but this
is too unbecoming to be universally pop
ular
The sleeves of all the new coats are
large enough to be comfortable over the
dress sleeves. They are in the exagger-
ated leg of mutton shape, aud have
wide, turned back faring cuff. The
high turned over, rolling collar. and
cuffs as we'll, are sometimes lined with
contrasting fur, and sealskin and sable
OF mink look well.-
Long boas are In fashion when expen-
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Care of Umbrellas.

Umbrellas will last longer If when
wet they are placed handle downward
to dry The moisture falls from the
edges Of the frame and the fabric dries
uniformly. If stood handle upward, the
top of the umbrella holds the moisture
and takes long time to dry, thus in
juring the silk or other fabric with
which it is covered. Umbrella cases,
too, are responsible for the rapid wear
of the silk. The constant friction causes
the tiny holes that appear so early.
When not in use, leave the umbrella
loose; when wet, never leave it open to
dry, as the tense condition thus pro-
duced makes the silk stiff, and then it
will soon crack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-17
HEARD AND OVERHEARD
Facts and Fancies Jotted Down in the
Daily Note Book

Facts and Fancies Jotted Down in the
Daily Note Book.
A Topeka man, certainly not much
under thirty, is just now finding out that
the president or other officers of a social
club can work very hard for thanks, and
be unable to collect even that.
Now is the happy time when the sum-
mer girl inv sts that part of her money
once spent fer soda water, in cold cream
for her hands Truly the druggist is al
ways in it.
If you are afraid some one will give
you canary bird for Christmas pres
ent, it's COED tiae to cut the acquaint-
ance of any such possible offender They
ought to be easy TO pick out
As an exception which proves rule
there really ars people clever enough to
play with ire without being burned.
1t is said that a Topeka divorce is
soon to be married. and Mrs. Grundy's
circle is more interested than IN the Ar
msnian outr2gss or the convening of
congress. Whose business is it, anyway,
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except that of the high contracting par
ties?''
A Topeka woman says: "Some people
are SO prudish they would exclude the
ten commandments from the mails"
Many who would be willing to pay
literally for a place in the fashionable
procession, find that the members of the
smart set are not agreed upon who is
authorized TO be treasurer.
Social status in Topeka this season is
said to bs regulated by the whist club or
dancing class one belongs to.
Too many people go to church to criti-
else the choir.
A clever Topeka woman says sit is a
popular fallacy to believe that eccentric
lsy is worn as disguise for genius"
A visiting gentlemen says that Topeka
women have more individuality than To-
peka men.
A Topeka woman says, "Men profess
not to like the new woman, and yet you
can't make some men happier than by
pretending to believe his assertion that
he is good cook"
The foot ball player has succeeded the
brownie in the affections of the fashion
able girl, and appears enamelsd on her
stiekpins and other fancy articles.
If it is really better to give than to
receive, the most elf-satisfying gift
from you will be the one which lightens
the Christmas of someone who lacks the
actual necessities of life.
Sometime ago in another department of
the JOURNAL was noted the fact that the
annual difficulty between the Topeka
dancing clubs was on. That referred
doubtless to spirit of apparent rival
~. just at this juncture the owner of
the note book, cheerfully gives a bit
of advice appropriate to this tune of
peace on earth, etc It is this: Rsmem-
Der that house divided against itself
cannot stand.
A Topeka swain who is much smitten
with belle of neighboring city. goes
without shaving all week with the plaus-
ible ~ excuse: Topeka BARRIERS make
my face sore and I'm going to Kansas
City Sunday to get shaved"
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sive fur is employed. When Of the
cheaper qualities, the boas are quite
short. Lynx, gray fox, sable and bear
are oftenest seen.
The little fur animals with sugges-
tive little heads, tails and claws are
more used now for trimmings on bon
nets and coats than for such wear, and
as many tails as can be punched together
and tied with big ribbon bows seem to
have taken their place. It is an absurd
fashion, and SO exaggerated one it is
hardly probable it will survive the win
ter.
The boa and muffs Of tibet have
proved boon to those women who love
to envelop themselves in furs and yet
have to keep strict watch on their pin
money. according to the New York
Herald, which reports the foregoing,
and also explains that thibet furs are
not only inexpensive, but very fluffy
and soft. The muffs are really hand
some and very warm, and the wool (for
surely it should not by rights be called
fur is becomingly long and soft.
A fur lined cloak is a delightful thing
to own and some very expensive furs are
used in lining garments, the outer ma
terial Of which is quite inexpensive. A
gray vicuna cloth trimmed with gray
fox fur makes a garment fit for an en-
press, SO warm and light is it. Cloth
trimmed with fur is always in fashion,
and some people insist they prefer it to
all fur. Astrakhan is more fashionable
this winter, it is said, than the Persian
lamb, which has lost in favor trifie
since so many jackets of wool material
closely resembling the fur have become
fashionable. The astrakhan has not as
yet been initiated successfully-stiH
both are handsome and, best of all,
wear we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-17
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD.
Recent Social Events in Topeka and
Vicinity.
GENERAL EOTES OF SOCIETY.
Personal Items of Interest About
Topeka People and Visitors in Town

= CAoONsSA AASAAS Oh kmEeEeSG About
Topeka People and Visitors in Town
Persons sending. social items to this depart
ment will please give their name and address in
order TO secure Dublication.l
The first concert of the season by and
under the auspices of the Amphion club.
was no less society than a musical
event, and was much enjoyed by large
audience. last evening.
The First Methodist church was
crowded and chairs were placed in the
alsles. "The Miller's Wooing." one of
the enjoyable vocal numbers by the
club opened the programme followed by
piano solo by Mrs. Carl Busch of Kan
sas City. This was enthusiastically re.
ceivsd as were her subsequent numbers.
Mrs. Mollie Little Billings of Chicago,
exquisite soprano voice won immediate
favor and her generous response to en-
thuslastlc encores was most pleasing.
The rich, sympathetic. magnificent con
tralte of Mrs. Tile Crane Mckinney of
Kansas City was heard to advantage in
Mlgnon. For an encore she gave "Coms
Where the Lindens Bloom
Individually and collectively the club
members made their friends proud of
them.
Hiss Hollis, Miss Townsley, Mrs. Pitts,
Mrs. Parkhurst and Mr. Lefb appeared
IN the programme and all acquitted them
selves we'll
The closing number, "Santa Maria" by
Mrs. Parkhurst, Mrs. Mckinney and MI
Leib. was most beautiful.
Mr. Leib, as director of the chorus, de-
serves much credit.
General Social Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Jamison will spend
the holidays in St. Louis with Mrs. Taul-
TAv ,S.
has been visiting there about three
weeks.
Miss Berenice Mcdonald will arrive at
home Saturday from Lexington. where
she is at school, and remain through the
holidays. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald will
go to Lexington Friday to accompany her
home.
Misses May and Jennie Frost will ar
rive home on Saturday.
Mr.. Carroll Merriam has been in Yates
Center for several days past
Mrs. A E Anderson has gone to snend
the winter with her son, W. E. MilIigan,
at Dallas. Tex.
Most elaborate preparations are being
made for the New::Yea eve Oxford par
ty at Library hall. It is expected that
this will the SWEETEST party of the season,
and seventy-five Invitations have been
sent to out of town people. Fifteen Wis
ting girls will be present, among them
the Misses Livermore. of Olathe; Critch-
field, of Oklahoma; Mccarthy. of Larned;
Atchison, of Leavenworth; DeveIeAux and
Gay. of California. The young ladies on
the decorating committee are Misses Ed
ma Crane, Crandtwha, Packard, Lillian,
Whitelock, Edna Morehouse, NJ label knowl
es, Edna McClintock, Libbie Hazlett,
Vera Low and Norma Smith,
Mrs. Mary Hopper and daughter
Louise left this morning for Kansas City
to attend the marriage of their friend,
Miss Matte Simpson. They will return
| Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. D. T. Richards and sister, Mrs.
A. P Shreve. have gone to La Junta,
Colorado, to join MI Richards in their
| future home. Mr.. Richards was former
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ly with the Santa Fe here and now has
similar position at La Junta.
The "Silent Sea-" poem in the current
Lotus, by Mr.. Vinton Phenis, is illus
trated by Mr.. Paul Torrington, also of
Topeka. The lines entitled Footprints"
and signed Sydney Carringden are also
said to be by a Topeka man whose identI-
ty SO far is a profound secret.
Jaccard's engraved visiting cards and
invitations. Adams Brothers are there
Topeka agents.
Mr.. Alden Nickerson will spend the
Christmas holidays with his schoolmate,
Mr.. Loehr Grubbs. MIR. and Mrs. H. R.
NickerSon and other members of the
family will also visit in Topeka at the
same time.
Mrs. E. C. Nettels has been seriously
ill, but is much better,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. q. Willard arrived
home today.
Invitations to the reception and dane
ing party of the Sans Pareil CLUB were
issued this morning.
One hundred of Jaccard's engraved
visiting cards with plate cost $3.50
agents for Topeka. Either telephone.
The Stedman club held well at
tended meeting last evening. Quotations
from Eugene Field were given Miss
Ida E. Eckert read a paper giving some
personal recollections of the deceased
author, while Mrs. ]. r. Hague pre-
sented a poetical tribute. Mrs. c. s.
Baker read timely Santa Claus story;
Mr.. Crandeu continued his lessons in
versifcatiou, and the usual reviews and
criticisms of original work were made by
the members. A number ofvisitors were
present and Mrs L. L. Roby was elected
q member Of the club.
Philharmonic Society Meeting.
On Monday afternoon, December 16. the
Philharmonic society met at Guild hall,
and the members we're entertained by
the following very enjoyable pro-
gramme:
Scherzo Allegro No 65. Beethoven
Miss Tefft.
Senate, OPP. 10. No. 3...... Beethoven
Miss Lingard.
Senate. OPP. 10, Ne. 2........ Beethoven
Miss May Thomas
Last Night (vocaD -. Haitian Kjerulf
Miss Thomas
Senate, Andante and Rondo, OPP. 60.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Beethoven
Miss Isbell.
Furr Elise 80. : beethoven
Farewell to the piauoforte. Mrs. Going.
Senate Adagio, No. Beethoven
Miss Jetmore.
The next meeting of the society will be
held at Guild hall Monday afternoon,
December 30.
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Harper's Weekly
IN1eee

HARPER'S WEEKLY is q journal
for the whole county, It deals with the
events of the world that are important to
Americans.
In carrying out this policy. in 1926,
JULIAN RALPH visited China and Japan,
and Journeyed through the West; RICH
ARD HARDING DAVIS took trip through
the Caribbean Sea; the evolutiOns of the
new navy were described and illustrated
by RuFus F. ZoeBAUM;3- FREDERIC REM
INGToN, presented studies of Army and
Frontier life; PouLTNEY BIGELow at
tended the opening of the Kiel Canal.
Ia 1896 like attention will be given to
every notable happening. The chief
events in art, literature and music and
the drama will be artistically presented,
W. D. HowELLs, in the new department,
Life and Letter, will discuss in his in
teresting way books and the social ques-
tions of the time. E. g. MARTINS sPright-
ly gossip of the Busy World will be con-
tinued. The progress OF the Transporta-
ton Com mission around the World will
be followed, and CAsPAR w. WHITNEY
will conduct the department of Amateur
Sport.
In 1896 will occur q Presidential cleo
ton In lis editorials and through its
political cartoons the WEEKLY will con-
tinue to be an independent advocate of
COED government and sound money.
In fiction the WEEKLY will be es-
pecially strong. 1t will publish the on
" newell Of the year by W. d. HowELLs,
and a stirring serial of Scotch feud, by
s r. CROCKETT The short stories
selected are OF unusual excellence and
interest In every respect HARPER5
WEEKLY willy maintain its leading
place in the illustrated journalism Of the
world.
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STATE DINNERS.
President and Mrs. CIevsIand's Receptions
Alternate Thursdays.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE President
and Mrs. Cleveland will give state din
ners and public receptions This winter on
alternate Thursdays during the season.
The cabinet dinners will be given to
the President and Mrs. Cleveland on
Tuesdays, as follows: On January Z, by
Secretary and Mrs. OlneY; January IA,
by Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle; January
21, by Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle; Jan
nary p, by Attorney General and Mrs.
Harmon; February 4, by Postmaster
General and Mrs. Wilson; February II.
by Secretary and Miss Herbert; February
IS, by Secretary and Mrs. Smith; Febru-
airy IS, by Secretary and Miss Morton
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tage is outlined with broad piece of
lace jeweled to match the colors in the
brocade, this lace disappearing into
points at the waist Such a bodice
might be made equally well in chiffon,
and any ancient skirt of sufficiently de-
corous demeanor might accompany such
a corsage. The jeweled lace, for the
sake of economy, could be replaced with
plain lace
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Harper's Bazaar
IN 1895

The twenty ninth year of HARPERS
BAZAR, beginning in January, 1896, finds
it maintaining its deserved reputation
both as fashion Journal and a weekly
periodical for home reading.
Every week the BAZAAR presents
beautiful toilettes for various occasions,
SANDoZ, BAUDE, and CHAPUIs illustrate
and engrave the newest designs from
the finest model in Paris and Berlin.
New York Fashions epitomizes cur
rent styles in New York. A fortnightly
pattern sheet supplement with diagrams
and directions enables women to cut and
make their own gowns, and is of great
value to the professional modiste az
well as to the amateur dressmaker.
Children's Clothing receives constant
attention. Fashions for Men are de-
scribed in full detail by man about
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHAR-
me De FOREST, is sprightly weekly re-
cital of fashion, gossip, and social dcings
in Paris, given by clever woman in an
entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1895 are the work
of American women. Mrs. Gerald, by
MARIA LOUISE Pool, is q striking story
of New England life MARY E. WILKINS,
in Jerome, Poor nan, discusses the
always interesting problems of the re-
latlons between labor and capital Short
stories will be written by the best authors.
Special Departments. Music, The
Outdoor Woman, Personals, What We
Are Doing, Women and Men, report and
discuss themes of immediate interest.
Answers to Correspondents. Ques-
tions receive the personal attention of
the editor. and are answered at the earl
lest practicable date after their receipt
The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin
withthe first Number for January of
each years. When no time ia mention
ed, subscriptions will begin with the
Number current at the time of receipt of
order.
Remittance should be made by Pest
office Money Order or Draft, to avoid
chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise.
ment without the express order OF Harper 8
Brothers.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS
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HOLIDAY RATES.
SANTA FE ROUTE.

One and one-third fare for the round
trip to points within 200 miles. Tickets
sold December "a, %. 81 and January /:
good for return including January 2.
For further information, see
J. P RowLEY,
City Ticket Agent.
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OUR LAWS ARE WRONG.
David Overnver Points Out How They
Fall Short of Justice.

David Overmysr says: "Our laws are
wrong. Restitution should be the first
principle in the punishment of crime.
If man steals a team and wagon from
q poor widow. he should be made TO
work until he earns enough to replace
the stolen properly.
"If a bank cashier runs away and
wrecks scores of people, he should be
kept at work until he has replaced every
penny of what he stole, or else work his
life out"
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County superintendent's Trouble.

County Superintendent Stout has
named Samuel H. Pitcher, teacher OF the
Indianola schools, as associated examin-
er in place of j. q Stevens who resign
ed. This settles the trouble in the
board which eliminated in the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Stevens.
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A New Exeninx Gown.

A charming evening gown has a skirt
of brocade and bodice formed of close
ly' tucked white tulle, tulle ruchings
forming the shoulder straps, killings of
the same being allowed the privilege of
making the sleeves, while the decolle-
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Worlds Champion pool player at T. A.
Athletic rooms, Tuesday evening. Ad-
mission 25c. Open TO the public.
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Miss Serena Pratt and Master Percy
Crow will assist in the Gormly Band con :
cert at Hamilton hall tomorrow night.
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Broken edge collars repaired by Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia w. Sth.
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We can keep you clean-Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia ". Eighth.
snske Little Gem" best SC cigar made
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Try wheat Germ Neal.

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sale by the principal grecers.
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CLEVELAND, Dec. fifth press feed
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=
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-08-14
birthday Party.

Miss Lena Noll daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Noll, yesterday celebrated her tenth
anniversary by entertaining the following of
her young friends at the residence of her
parents, on North Main street Bessie and
Eleanor Miles, Frances Klein, Bertha
Thatcher, Katie Cleary, Sarah and Vera
Graeber Annie Burkhart, Amy and Katie
Beddall, Margaret Reilly, Sallie Herb, of
Treverton; Alice Beddall, Ida Portz, Annie
Beyrand, May Bckert, Cleo. Lessig, Theresa
Noll Ida Malbach, of Shamokin, Ida
Graeber, Masters Swain, Graeber, Beddall,
Morgan and Noll.