The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-16

] as maze OF yellow CalLSh44 OF EluSSla At51ll-
] er, lined with rich green or ruby red
watered silk and all Of its interior aDpli-
I ances for the toilet counted in aluminium
4 Even the outside rim, lock and clasps are
/ finished In this featherweight metal. be-
! cause American makers Of travellers sup
/ plies are labOring diligently to reduce the
weight, in all luggage cOnveniences- For
example, the newest and best OF the trunks
are built Of wood fiber and reinforced with
sole leather. fitted Tide with pressed pa
per trays, and the 80 is a comfortably
sized box that a little t. of a woman can
maui around with one she can put
no end of belongings into it. too for at last
4 the manufacturers have learned to fit up
/ the Interior Of trunks with the most Won
derful lot OF charming cCnveniences.
Fer example. a big new trunk is pro-
i vtded along it's inner walls with a series
/ Of canvas bags or pockets. into enc Of which
stockings are stuffed. then long rev Of
I them contain a shoe apiece. while other
{ pockets held additional small articles so
/ hard to successfully dispose Of IN packing
The top tray Of pressed paper is a wonder.
and quite as cosy as cne's top buerau draw
er for slowing things. It is cut up in COM
partments divided by wicker work. One
for gloves. one for handkerchiefs. q special
nook for wells a complete work basket and
a writing blOtter. that lifts up and out OF
hinges so that seated by the trunk one can
write letters at ease.
One corner OF the tray is snug medi-
cine case. ard Inside the slightly rounded
lid OF this box a bag of light oiled cloth
is fitted In and drawn up with a string.
( his VIII AOlQ g week IS allowance OF EOlteQ
clothes rather more conveniently than any
invention showed up to date. Such a trunk
as the one described has quite ousted the
famous bureau box from its hopeful posi-
ton for the clever bureau invention was
always heavy affair, very complicated as
vel. and usually demolished by the cynical
American baggage smasher on its first
long journey
Next after the wood fiber trunks. those
Of Eastwood are considered the very best
by women who know the science Of com
Portable travelling. and all these boxes are
bull, nat on top and a good deal longer
than broad so that to-day the Saratoga
IS Eyed with open curiosity These long
narrow trunks are an idea caught from the
French actresses. who studied out the
problem Of carrying the greatest number
Of gowns in the smallest compass. but ell
the choice interior notions are purely OF
American invention.
It is en- American bit Of extravazapce
too. to have a trunk made CT engraved pig
skin Such a luxurious convenience has
just been made by a dealer in leather
goods for a young person whose fortune
is beyond the dreams of avarice and who
is going to carry part of her bridal trous-
Eeau ~ it, IT is not very large. but nearly
every inch of the yellow leather is richly
cs-ved in the most elaborate Patterns. On
the lid is cut q huge medallion monogram
and coat Of arms. the locks and buckles
are OF silver and inside he leather box
Is lined with heavy white silk
Along with this is provided an equally
s3iendidly fitted bag. a square one which
the fertile-miuded maker has filed with
just fiftT-o1e toilet Implements. The aver
age woman does with less. and now it is
possible 20 buy a very completely supplied
s7tchel at the modest price OF S14 From
that prise these bags range in cost to
81 500 but the cheap ones are made OF
ealfsiSin or heavy canvas in green or
brown. and the fittings either fsste1 or to
the outside. with heavy apron to button
ovs- them, OF are slipped into q central
leather shelf inside.
A hive
a bag with slots provided for holding the
toilet articles from her bureau. or. to alip
N her old-style Gladstone bag she can
GUY q folding leather case into which
combs and brushes viii 1T and so eco
nomically bring her satchel up to date
The very mOdish satchels have not only
fuu complement OF brushes. combs. bot
ties. soap cases and manicure set but
complete arrangement for writing. that
folds out and fastens down to the side Ut
the bag Ike a lap table: also a box with
the Instruments for pedicure. sewing uten-
Sis, ther-mounted laundry list, curl
ing irons and tongs. besides q clock. Their
nometer and a corner for q minute cam
era When all the interior OF the Dag IS
thus given up to paraphernalia catch-au
addition is set onto the outside and holds
the travellers night dress. wrapper and
slippers.
The TRANSFORMATION Of feminine belong
lngs always includes a square box wholly
appropriate to hats and 4 long round ar
fair that might be q fishing rod case, but
really contains parasois The new hat
boxes are now guaranteed to hold the
most delicate millinery and rot crush Il,
caught against the walls Of the box by three
me steel hooks that spring out and
Iasten In the crown. over every hat, then,
1asIens wire protector very much re-
senlDllng the protectors set over dishes
to keep files out. but the scheme seems to
work splendidly. and ne new canvas para
sol cases are joys forever They are d.
F4Qed up into compartments inside, eacn
one TO hold a sunshade, no matter now
frou-frou or air. il may be, in firm but
tender grasp while the TOP Of the case
screws on.
There is sentiment as well as sweet scents
IN a rose Jar and every woman should have
one. Even after the petals have been mixed
into silvery dust, I consider the girl very
stupid Who cannot distinguish the d1ner-
ence between the fragrance Of Herry's
American Beauty rose and Toms violet
10 make good pOtpOuri which viii last
forever take half peck OF rose leaves
ana place first a layer of leaves, then a
sprlnking Of salt until yoE have used a
halI-peck Of leaves and half pint Of salt
AFTER i've days the leaves viii be nearly
Qry- Then add three ounces Of cOarsely
dried allspice. one ounce of stick cinnamon
Dfoken into small pieces Then allow 1t to
stand one week, turning daily. After this
place IN permanent Jar, adding one
ounce OF allspice. half a pound Of freshly
aired iaVendar blossoms, the roselea1 stock,
one ounce OF cloves. one ounce OF CHINA
mon, Two grated nutmegs, one ounce Of
ginger root sliced thin, half an ounce Of
anlse seed, ten grains Of finest Canton
musk, two ounces Of orTis root sliced thin,
one ounce Of the essential oil Of rose geFan-
tums half an ounce each of the essential
oils Of 1essamine. lavender. lemon, VeFbenia
musk violet rosemary and bergamot- Add
from time to time as convenient rose
water, cologne, extracts, etc
Put in a fancy jar, with lid Keep
closed but open once day to odorize the
room The perfume is delightful, and VIII
last for ten years You can add from year
to year few rose leaves prepared as d.
it convenient