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Effects Of Light on Plants.
Remarkable Results of Experiments Made by
Flammarion, the Astronomer


Some very curious experiments have been
made recently with regard TO the develop
ment Of plants in lights OF different coIors
and for this purpose hothouses composed Of
red. blue and green glass have been con-
structed at Juvisy near Paris AT that p!acs
there is an observatory. superintendent by the
famous French astronomer, FIamunarfon. who
in response to a request by the United States
government. has furnished a statement Of his
results. lie has grown vegetables or various
kinds also under lights OF different colors
thrown By an enormous prism in bands COW
ering successive strips Of soil in which the
plants were set so that the development or
the latter exhibited TO the eye in a striking
way the effects produced
II seems to be proved BY the expertne,.s
in question that plants in general are in
huenced in their growth much more by Ger
tain kinds Of ligha-rayS than By Others
For example. those grown In the red hot
houses. IN some cases. Eecome IN given
time -Four times big as those exposed To
exactly similar conditions under Ordinary
sunlight Now this seems quite wonderful
ana u is especially surprising 10 learn that
the poorest develOpment-practica amount
ing TO failures Obtained under blue glass
Blue glass, Who does not remember tha
craze created by The notion. originated by
Gen. bie1sant0u, a philadelphia that animal
life could be brought t. a surprisingly al
vanced condition by exposure to blue RAYS ?
The blue-glass theory had its day. and was
in due time exploded.
Nevertheless. the most interesting phase Of
the investigation started by this French as
tronomer relates TO the possible result or
rearing human beings or other animals under
red or Otherwise cclored lights. They might
be very surprising indeed. though IL is
hardly 70 he inferred from the experiments
described that n an q feet high could be
raised uncer red glass. Indeed not all
plants are similarly responsive 10 red rays
Under that kind OF light lettuce grows
enormously hiEh. but is strinFv and does
net head up" properly
Every animal. well as plant an the
world may be said, IN a sense. 10 BE- made
OF suns rays human being Is built OF
assimliafed substances created BY the energy
Of tie sun Hence the Importance from an
agricultural point q view. OF the F.ammarion
observatory. which makes busi-ess exclu-
siTely Of studying the influence OF the sun
upon plants There are sun spots for ex-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
DOG DETECTIVE.
An Interesting Experiment Tried
by the London Police.

Z iDIu TIE FhIIaGeIpnIa Ledger.
vety interesting experiment has been
tried al London this week which, 20 some ex-
tent, VIII help TO settle a much disputed
queztioH- The praetieability Of employing
Diooohounds as detectives has been often de-
hated, especially since the famous Jack
TIE Ripper" case. when all sorts Of ru-
taors were IN circulation as TO their employ
ment b. the police AS regards this par
ucuiar point. / may say that shortly before
has death the late Inspector Shore, OF Senr-
land Yard, who had charge OF ali the inves-
tlgaTlous OF those famous murders. assured
me that the English police authorities never
had been, and probably never would be- IN
the possession OF official bio0dhouads He
further expressed his utter disbelief in their
efficiency. There Is. however, in England an
association Of bloodhound breeders. and this
week On one Of the Yorkshire mo3rs very
complete trial was made OF the capacity Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
The Crocodile.

a.. me S1oment that young crocodile breaks
atS&,heb z Is to all intents and purposes as
800 as II IS at any time during its life II
%Iil make straight for the water even II il
ne out OF sight and a good distance OF. and
IL VIII pursue its prey with eagerness and
- NY during the first hour of its free exist
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who has distinguished herself by her elo-
quence Names Of persons for similar dis
dnction were called so fast that the nomin-
ators were requested TO send them In wri ing
TO the recording secretary. They will be
announced tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

Thanksgiving Day Is on Nov. gath
BY official proclamation. but every dav I'm
the whole year Is thanksgiving day for tbosa
who travel on the Pioneer Limited trains,
me only perfect trains In the world OF the
chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway. b.
tween St. Paul and Minneapolis and MiIwau-
kee and Chicago.
City ticket Office. ss5 Robert street st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
Fred DongInss, Wihn,v.

Mi2 Frederick Douglass. widow of the col
cred orator is to go on the lecture pIatforrn
10 zeal with the problem Of the colored race
In this country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

There arethree conditions:
When the blood is poor;
When more flesh is needed;
When there is weakness
Of the throat or lungs.
There is one cure: that is
SCOTS Emulsion.
1t contains the best cod
liver oil en2ulsiied, or d.
gested, and combined with
the hypoPhosphites and
glycerine. II promises more
prompt relief and more last
ing benefit.in these cases than
can be obtained from the
use Of any other remedy.
Sos- AID sI.o- II dEass;sss
SCOTT 4 BOVINE chszai.ss. Es< Yoek
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
Cheap HOmeseekers' Excursions TO
the Soutb

Are run twice every month by the wiscon-
Sin Central Lines; tickets are good for
stop over in Land Seekers Territory south
OF the Ohio river. For particulars call at
City Ticket Office. 373 Robert. st. Paul,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

During the morning session the sua or
Nl-e Was subscribed ly Tie delegates - -
I 100. lanq Tor NE and memorial member
SHIPS IN the uniar. krncng thase w. 49,
l4siea as insiao.tsl members were father sFa
Aother e Miss Willard Neither Wglsues 80
zRd Rnaons others also ho-o-ss Vs. 49,. -,
SAniih. who IS knowa as ehA saint in kSs<--
and Ars- Lucy i. Thurman. al NlehIsss
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

Hatasn Tatsuta. Of }anan Is a,tanat,, ~,
W. { J. L. convention. He has beea in
ShieSgo for some time, where he Iosned The
y. =. {. T, L.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

A te.egram from Sally n. Green. n4esieaAt
OF one Of the local unions of Philadelphia.
was Fcce.ve1 Yesterday by Mrs. Carsa srd
read; F." Responsible for see when necessary.
bslance Is pledged
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

The young people OF the W c. T. L.. u
Warsaw. have taken stock Ia the Teulnle on
condition the 5000 Is secured.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

some doubt has a sen as 10 the exaet
stand hiss Helen Hood intends taking Non
nrm friead o. the Temple bat the passing az
an uniritndly resolution az 4 meeting az the
executive COMMITTEES this week left some
OF the Temple sather.ng in doubt as 70 h7r
present safe Of mind. Miss Hocd has worked
Tor the Temple cause for a Eunher OF years
ana when the delegates gathered in 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
CONVENTION BRIEFS.

Miss Eva Shontz will shortly make a tour
OF the country in the interests q the W. G..
r. I. work and OF The temple One OF ncr
FIRST places OF attack will be the Twin CIT es.
Mrs. Booth-TGcker speaks az the Newport
home Monday.
we hope our delegation vii be full. -
wrote one enthusiastic delegate last week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
GirI's XMAS prescnt.

Bracelets are coming in again and OF
a Kind that you can make Yourself At
first these new home made bracelets look
shabby to you, accustomed to the bands
OF gold and silver. but soon you will get
used to them for they are OF the sort
which Martha Washington end the la
dies of the first cabinet wore wears ago
and found them imm. nsely stylish and
becoming.
One of the prettlest of these new
bracelets is made cut of fancy buttons
which are sewed in band of velvet at
short intervals. The velvet is tied in
a little bow Just at the wrist or hooked
inv:siby with the buttons decorating
it like gems.
1t may be said in defense of these
kinds of bracelets that the buttons are
ratter expensive articles; you can easily
pay dollar for them, but rs you need
only three for your bracelet you need moi
rebel at the figure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

ing out in silk upon 1t. 1t has n lined skirt
hut the waist Is tight fitting and sets close
ly TO the fIguretao closely TO suggest Il
mere lining II Is boned and fitted to the
hips.
If you ask u woman her ideal Christmas
present, provided she has no winter cloak,
she will undoubtedly say something to
wear" Her mind Is already fixed upon
the handsome garments which you see in
the shops; they are 50 wonderfully beau
tiiul this season. Truly never We're bro
caaes and silks and furs so tastefully COM
b,ned into fashionable garments. One OF
these. a few days ago, was being sampled
by young woman who will reeeiye IL. I'M
doubtediy later. for a Christmas gift.
IL was made OF very heavy cloth brocade
with figures OF curious sort in 1t that
suggested chenille. The cloak was of a
Geep green with the figures OF a lighter
shade. The waist was trimmed with beau
tsful epaulettes OF eldnine fur. They were
ruffled epaulettes. Otherwise 1t was per-
fsctly plain. Indeed its simplicity would
have been painful on any but an ideal
hgure. The girl who was looking at 1t,
however. was as slender as syhph. and
one can imagine Eew stylish she would be
With the cloak tightly buttoned to her
figure.
With this cloak was worn a very cunning
little set consisting OF three pieces.
There was boa OF silver fox with long.
trailing enls. then there was a green vel
va lnuf with fox heads and tails upon tho
front. The sides of the mum werelinei
With pink, Her hat was lovely little
toaue, with fox tails twisted around il.
and fox head with tails cMled around
at the side. The hat was finished with
numerous Paradise tail feathers. which
r m 1ip0 ya IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

A very pretty and becoming gown all
ready and waiting for the first Christmas
dance is made of thin lemon colored null
inquired with leaf green figures, made over
slip of rosebud pink taffeta. The skirt
is gathered slightly all around the band
and valendiennes insertion is inlaid upon
the front in such a way as to form an
overskirt effect
The bodice is quite deuollette. showing
a beautifully rounded neck. The bodice
blouses little over the belt, front and
back. and the yoke is trimmed with tiny
rufIles OF plain lemon coored null. The
lace insertion IL drnpe1 across the front
In Grecian style, ending under the lemon
color satin belt, to appear as IL II were a
continuation of the skirt trimming. A
high collette of satin and lace il worn
around tho neck and immense yellow roses
punched with satin ribbon will be carried.
Helen Grey-Pase
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

cloak; and the finieh requires such care
that II would not pay to get UP big,
handsome garment of this kind for less
money. III
The Christmas woman spensis all her
time In the streets. for the stores are so
alliirlng that she can not stay In the house.
Theoretically. she receives her Christmas
gifts on Christmas morning. but actually,
they are handed out to her. ono by one,
BY kind hearted Santa Claus: and you see
her appear On. today, new cloak. and to-
morrow, a new cape. for she knows that
Santa Claus has more in store for her,
MANY of the new cloaks have silk ruff
files. but where a fur trimming is used the
silk ruffle is left off. Sometimes the two
are combined, ruffles and fur. but the two
are seldom pretty.
The fayorite way of trimming the long
cboak is with the ever popular band Of fur
dawn the front, This gives elegance and
grace. There is something about the up
and down trimming which can never be too
highly appreciated, specially for short peo-
ole. The round and round ruffles though
universally worn, are not as becoming to
short figures as the straight UP ami down
styles
To suit these figures many of the new
cloaks are trimmed from the belt to the
feet with bands sometimes OF fur and again
OIL DTalu. Inc DanuS arc OF 0lHcrent
lengths. Some reach to the waist and some
to the knees. This gives a vertical trim
nDhng which Is very pretty.
In furs the Christmas favorites have
shown themselves to be the light furs
Like goddess. a woman looks in the beau
tiful SNOW white flrrs that are OH the mar
ket. Some of them have a blush tinge
and some of them verge on yellow and
gray. There are silver fox ernine and
chinohslia for the most popular and among
the most expensive come the polar fox and
polar bear and the snow white ermine with
it's eyes of queer. stiff black
The Christmas hair dressing will be very
elaborate. for Christmas parties are en- the
tapis and n woman must fix herself up be-
comingly. Young women who want to look
very picturesque are crowding the hair into
a net and curling 1t on each side, Others
are putting 1t deliberately arounl the face
and across the back so as to make the head
look large.
The Gahngborough beauties all had large
heads. The faces were small. and, round
the face was coiled a couture in beautiful
studied confusion. 1t was very pompa-
dour. and there was another pompadour
back of the first then came the pufis and
the curls. The same style prevails now to
a great extent and the hair is as elaborate
ly dressed as you can imagine.
Many of the beautiful long cloaks have
brilliant Innings and when this cloak of
cloaks flies open Ii displays the lining
Undfrneath is a little plain silk gown.
Silk is admirably chosen to wear unier the
cloak because it does not pull or drag. To
inqulfing papas it may be said that should
they desire handsome Christmas gift for
the daughter of the family they could not
do better than select one OF these long.
handsome designs. for on Christmas day
1t will be more than thankfully received.
Helen Ward.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
HOLLY AND MIsTLEroE LUNCH.


Dntnty Christmas Spread as 1t VIII
he Served In One Home.
charming luncheon to be given dur
imG the holiday season is planned as fol-
lows: The decorations throughout the
house will be of roped green, with clusters
OF holly and punches of mistletoe tied with
scarlet ribbon, which is universally con-
coded to be the Christmas color. The
dining room table is to be Respondent with
red candles and shades, and no more eff
fectlve decoration can be imagined. The
place cards are TO be of white. written in
red INK with spray of holly fastened to
each one with a bow OF red ribbon. Each
card has quotation appropriate to the
Chris tmaS season.
Tho menu. which is quite unique. viii
consist of:
Oyster Cocktails. Waters.
Asparagus Soup.
Chicken Patties. Saratoga Chips.
Cranberry Sherbet.
Shrimp Salad. Cheese Straws.
Olives. Salad Almonds.
Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce.
Ice Cream. Cake.
French Coffee. Bonbons,
The oyster cocktails are made by placing
thre4, large oysters on finely cracked ice
I'm sherbet cup. Put over them a drop of
tabasco sauce. teaspoonful OF tomato
catsarD, and lay quarter of a lemon top
with q elryrlg of parsley The plum pud-
ding will be served In tiny rounds with
holly decorations and burning brandy,
which lis to be blazing meriily when
brought 10 1.-THE table. Ice cream Will be
in individual molds in shape of red apples.
Red crepe paper shades are to cover all
the gas globes, and the hostess will be
goWned IN red.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

large variety made them popular with the
trade. They are still popular, and may
be seen on some of the swagger hats now
ON exhibition In lealfing establishments,
but the ostrich plumes clearly have the
call Many stylish dressers affect these
Amazon plun,es-elghteen inches or more
IN length--although feathers which range
from twelve TO sixteen inches have found
very grateful favor.
ut u difficult TO find anything which.
for richness and elegance SURPRISES a fine
black ostrich feather for hat decoration.
Colcred pluines are else much In evidence.
For bridesmaids and visiting hats these
beautiful feathers are often used.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
CLOAKS FOR CHRISTMAS.
Beautiful Brocade Trimmed With Light Fur and Lined
With Brilliant Silk

flaps, then with large invisible hooks and
eyes.
1t takes a long time to get into one OF
these lovely long brocaled cioaks, but II
IA we'll worth The trouble. for they are
certainly marvels OF prettiness.
The fur muff has not gone out by any
means. but the velvet one has come in,
though II YOU were TO actually canvass YOU
would probably find three FUR muffs to one
Of velvet. The trouble with the velvet
nfuffs is that they are first expensive and
then difficult to make. 1t takes mum
maker of experiences to make a muff. The
ends must be carefully stiffened as to set
out over the sleeves and the muff must
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

of soft rose leaves. Nothing n0.s
tiful than this rose lear osssS
have been imagined or more uissI
Since the hair dressing Is 50 .ay
and so floral 1t may be meAun'
these flowers arc almost always :
cial. The fresh flowers droop " ~ ~
the bail room. Fancy seeing
of these roses all faded. and l.S
antiauated girl must iook
after they are fastened ID. i.ss ,ar h
The roses are made OF deiics'
silks, perfumed and fasteuea
fure. :. :, tlx
another waist was made O W.
white striped silk in pin su,n'.
were gathered into the Dei' , ~
vest was of pale blue saa st,h a
also In daisies and finisneo wv;
file of plain blue silk. Tug ,ssrd \
of the embroidered silk ga,sy
full nm ana down the arm y spI (
mada ur ,',a arms look rather larfs -
Still another bodice was = N
from which was crusneu .; H deep y
the lining c-osswise, mahi. IA W
folds as saffron will. the e,i ~, Il, 4
most that of striped goods ~ TN 4
law 80 deep in the mater sIa 4
fastened invisibly on the le W.. ~, q
,mo nerv large rosettes Of sslirs
The yoke of this wa,S haud5 d
saffron colored silk with O'a A ~ .
passementerie laid over u .rr,sntss
there were revers with passe .ars ~ 4
nver silk The sleeves w ssas ~
ebirred pattern, the goods ns'rS s,Sr
' a the lining. This style o. , ms
sle eve d called the Ssnds
sleeve. 1t Is becoming 70 -
hut disastrous TO a Stout vi ,,h tbt
The cuff that is worn N hsays ~
IS very striking. 1t as u ha.k
no,ntad ana turned SHARPLY S a. p
The vest is entirely 10 vas ~ NJ
ne ND crosswise. u W.
very ,ua NE a Of narrow black WV .s1s
which commenced At .l ,ece dss;
went criss across dn shoe =, ~ walk
the front terminating al lnO ve boz d
very front there was q "a elida
fon with long embroldfyea IN ~ irit
io ro w,,a Of this oescriplson MI ~ ~,
Mo ',',,,x ,o ~ afternoon affairs p ,,ss
ing I.hey are worn ~ sc,sty ny
Who are not yet "out" in s SoosoIiss
fore do not wear the ,hey w
dabar ant. In another year ' nv W
the low neck gown. pu the lonE
have only high neck ana NM, -" rsue
h',' hod;ce worn by a younc mso -
Douies .nese younx wer,5k
u mink satin With blac ,ss,,r els; e
ali over IL. 1t wac iI o. xcs
fin Inv puffings OF satin puTr ~ = vi
n Mahe' s ar belted with ,, %o y,
wore a very pretty ana o S sl
wSish consisted OF a .ss cci!pIs
Sale Her q cloak was Of shs sstir'
inc mn IN paris. from Ds .,,sss % ~
nary / ana from ChFdsu,t rss q
, unly are r. in full swing, ~ ~.
exerine are not too mas ~
sounaHi lady as who Is not -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

New York. December 16.--'lt is winter
now, and the winter girl, in all the beauty
Of her firs. is here She rs the Christmas
girl glorious in her holiday furs and her
beautiful enveloping cloak.
The Christmas girl Of 1Sss has an extra
beauty for she wears such expensive things
Enough she wears them with a grace.
the Christmas girl Is now dressed In
her Christmas cloak. which is made OF a
very heavy stuff which reaches to the
ground all the way arounA II is perhaps
a brocaded cloth with the brccades stand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

pretty. 1t Us plain-that is. the skirt
TO within few inches of the hem. then
1t lis ruffled very daintily and neatly with
soft rutfes that make it full and fluffy
around the foot.
BUT the waist Us the beauty of the
Christmas fete gown and this year it Is
really charming in delicate design.
One very beautiful waist was made of
plnk figured silk with the designs in white
The woke was trimmed With Nuffs of pink
elk. extending across 1t, ard the shoulders
were puffed with the same. There was
n vest OF white silk. very full. reaching
from the bust 10 the belt
Across the front of the waist there was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
THE GIRL OF PARIS,
She Is as Neat and Dainty as Though She Cam. Y.
Christmas Stocking. n -
- =.

Paris, December SIT Is charming TO
noti5e how Paris wakes UP at Christmas
alma for the French--who are none too
devout-never forget to observe Christi
mas by Christmas dances and Christmas
parties. Indeed Christmas is the Paris
season. for Paris is never so gay as In
December.
1t Is said thalt the French girl buys
her waist first and then selects skirt.
the latter not being worth special de-
scriptioD. This year an exception must
be made, for the skirt Is really very
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

New York Sun.
The fashion of wearing whole fox
around the neck is in form again. In
black. white and gray it is one of the
seasons fads, and the head, the feet, and
tails enough for dozen all are there.
This sort of boa in white fox is worn
with evening cloaks. and one of the new
and very striking combinations is caracul
Jacket worn with white fox boa and
muff.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
A JoIIy yma. prink.

One dozen lemons. II
One dozen oranges. 81
One pint Jamaica rum.
One quart strong black tea.
One quart claret.
One large bottle Of plain soda.
One quart crushed pineapples and grapes.
Sugar to taste and allow for the ice as it
melts.
Put in large punch bowl with a liberal
quantity of cracked ice and let remain fif-
teen minutes before serving. If too rich
weaken with ginger ale.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
The Little GIFT.

Ivory is creeping around this year into
the place formerly occupied by silver.
Sterling and ivory are the two fashionable
materials. You can get them In ny of
the small, beautiful articles of necessary
use. There are little hooks and small
scissors OF a fingers length to be carried
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

a striking trimming AZ,
biack velvet lined with n,n. eso!s
the velvet were strstcnns M
waist terminating IN h ~ acrS
,sa EN-. The belt was q ~ !! \ I
, chiffon riffles finished ' ~ vs,s i
me stock or neck band sN q
with very large appliaued ~ ~ ~
which also formed a horss a veaW &
and vest. T icf ~ ~
This young woman vo,. !. W
q Quantity of beautiful S,,,.,n -
were fastened into the co;fr..a Il ~
net AT one side there stSs |. , =
b,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
ANN zon Plumes.

The vogue of Amazon ostrich plumes
continues unabated. Following Parishn
models at tho opening OF the fall season.
dealers on this SIDE of the water went In
for fancy feathers At first they We're big
sellers. Their novelty as we'll as their
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18

around in the pocketbook and then there
come the very pretty silver and ivory writ
ing arrangements which everybody uses
A visit to the silver shops will show you
how tastefully these two materials are
combined.