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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
a SUCCESS
Large FUND Tor the Hospital ship
Maine Secured by the Brown
Concert.

LONDON. Nov is.-Mrs. Jas Brown
Potter's tea concert at Claridges hOteI
today FOR the benefit Of the American
hospital ship Maine was great suc-
cess. Something OYER 600 was added
70 the Maine fund.
Seldom In the history of American
functions IN London has distinctive
American scene been prs$snted. for
the managers were determined. that
the presence Of royalty should not de-
tract from the American character Of
the event.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
CALIFORNIA VS.. OREGON.
The Webfeet Defeated After the Most
Exciting Game of the Season.

BERKELY, Cal. Nov 1S.-The I'm
iverslty Of California defeated the
eleven of the University of Oregon this
afternoon by a score Of 70 to 0, in a
hard fought contest. It was the most
exciting game this season on the Berke-
ley campus. The Oregon team showed
unexpected strength and was a surprise
t. the Californians.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19

on Es,court and the railroad Just south
of that place. The Beers already ag-
gr,gate at least 2.O0O and with a few
guns which they evidently have. from
IN" -ntrenchments they are throwing
up. they mean to mount the hills DON'T
mating the advance north from Est
court, where General Hinyard is stun
commanding.
Even with the strong relief column
now hurrylng up from Durham. the
British viii have a tough job 10 pierce
the Boer forces thrown across the roads
To IAiysmi;h. and crossing the Tug
ella river on pontoon bridges, in the
face Of Bcer artillery and rifles fired
from the northern ridges commanding
the rivers, will probably prove one OF
the stin'est enterprises OF the war
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
5, p. EARNINGS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.-The an
nual report Of the Southern Pacific
Company for the year ending June30,
1899, shows the gross earnings to be
'SiS, 766, lt9 Operating expenses were
2L464,S79, Net income $16,SO2,O
After paying taxes, interest on funded
debt and other charges there is left a
net income of $tS6, III,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Nov. 1s-The
Harvard Yale contest was a brilliant
one from start to finish and from the
blowing Of the first whistle 10 the
sounding of the last the result was in
doubt.
The end Of the game furnished "a
most thrilling climax Of the afternoons IS
sport when, after rushing the ball 70
Yales' 25 yard line by steady plays,
and with but 80 seconds OF playing
time left, HalloweIl, Harvard's end,
brought the enormous crowd to its
feet when he dropped back to the line
for a drop kick for the goal.
The two lines crouched. the Yale men
preparing to tear through if possible
and prevent this last chance for Harv-
ards score, Quarterback DAILY called
out the signal the lines bent lower and
Hallowell was ready for the final ef-
fort. Not sound was heard as the
ball was put into play, with the OPP
posing rushes forcing together at the
same moment. DAILY made clean pas
and Hallowell kicked. II was a neal
attempt but the pigskin sailed just out.
side the goal posts.
The battle early resolved itself into q
kicking contest, wherein Mcbride easily
excelled Harvard's centers, so that tn,
visitors NOT only LaDt tha Loo ~ ar l,,,t q,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
HorE FOR THE CHARLESTON.


WASHINGTON. Nov. lS.--The Cul-
goa started today from Hongkong for
the wreck u IN. cruiser Charleston,
II she can approach the wreck and llft
on the big ,urret gums, II is believed
the Charleston can be hoatod.
The main s,urce " anxiety Is the
weather which Is Hkely 10 be stormy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
KILLED AT FOOTBALL.

IOWA CITY. Ia, Nov. 1S.-In class
game Of football between the senior
and junior students of the University
of Iowa, W. n. Stevenson, senior, OF
Des Moines. suffered fracture OF the
skull and died before he could be car
ried from the field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
MAN KILLED.

WAVERLY, Wash, Nov, 1S.-Durlng
an alteration in saloon tonight Ed.
Twlman shot and instantly killed Ged.
Virgins. Twiman was formerly dep
uty sheriff and town marshal of Fair
field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19

LONDON. Nov 1s-The latest news
from the sea, ci war in South Africa is
from one point OF view favorable to the
British. showing that Kimberley is able
To- hold Il, own against the Boers
and that 3-tooir1 Va In position To beat
back any attack by ne Bocr forces now
facing H.
ON ,h, o,h"T hand. the advicos pay
testimony Jo the o,asciess activity ct
the hurghcrs on N. Fry state from
tier and their determination To cut on
900 relief for Ledysmlth and. n p,ssi-
nl, ,hen Isolate ard capture Es,cour,,
which 8. the nearvt town to Ladysmith
SIM held by tho British
number %; small Bocr commandos
from the rus, and west are convcrEing
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
BESIEGED, HOWEVER, HARD PRESSED
Determined Preparations Making to Cut Of the British Columns
Of Relief and the Struggle Will Be Terrific
and Prolonged.


LONDON, Nov ia dispatch from Pietemantzburg,
dated Saturday November Is, says brings mes
sage from ladysmh saying that November the Beers at
tackled the from the southwest but repusd By the
. Royal Rifles and the rifle brigade, with great loss
Nov IT, the Bocrs made an attack near CoIenso but
rcpulsed with loss Of 500.
Fighting is proceeding at Estcort.
ESTCOURT Nov l9-At 10 o'clock this morning the
Boer attempted rush Estcour but shot from British
naval gun and several long range voleys fired by the Dublin
Fuliers sent them back precpitatey.
The Boers had several guns posted the surrounding
koIjc. but naval apparently astonhed them and
their guns were withdrawn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-19
OREGON WHEAT FOR ORIENT.
First Full Cargo Ever Sent From the
Pacific Coast In January.

PORTLAND, Nov, 1S.-The first full
cargo Of wheat ever shipped from a
Pacific coast port for the Orient will
leave Portland for Yokohama in Janu-
airy.
Occasional small lots of wheat have
bsen shipped from Portland on regular
Oriental liners but this is the first time
that full cargo has been sent to the
far East
The vessel secured to carry the cargo
Is the British bark Haddon Hall now
enroute to Portland from Panama The
Japanese are reported to be making
preparations for engaging in milling on
quite an extensive scale.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23

son for the reverse arrangement There
should be four buttons down the coat
for a tall man and three for a short.
this applying 70 single breasted coats
alone. the double breasted generally
having four buttons in all cases. Serge
or the wide vale variety Is claiming
the greatest number Of followers. The
materials OF which the up To date
sack suit may be made are numer-
Gus Thick materials should be avoid
I'd tunlaSs special warmth is required.
Yer they are apt 10 make UP clumsily
and 70 give the wearer an awkward ap-
pea-ance. The question OF color, too.
Is one that should be we'll considered
before a cloth : settled upon. \ fair
man with a clean shaven face and clear
complexion can take color. A salIow
faced man must be careful 20 select
plain, fresh shades. such as gray. silver
gray or gray blended with other coIors.
either IN p.aiGs or checks. though these
more rightly belong 10 the tail coat.
which always carries OF such patterns
10 better advantage than a Jacket. Plain
fabrics are best for the sack. Patch
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
D0iSy l10y Tells How
Men Should Dress.

them be flaps only on the hips. The
lapels are made to roll and are not
pressed down. The sleeves, which are
cut we'll up on the shoulder and have no
padding, fit the shirt cuff closely and
have two buttons at the wrist Ozone
buttons, by the way. There should be
no outside breast pocket, and the fronts
are cut straight, even to a point below
the waistcoat, SO that the coat may be
said TO suggest the hunting frock, and
the edges are single stitched by hand"
The new frock coat for dressy affairs
revives the skirty frock, so full is it,
Sleeves are set high on the shoulder
with no padding, and are exceptionally
close fitting. The lapeIs are always silk
faced. Dark gray is the fashionable
color. Drill waistcoats, striped or check
ed, are the novelties which are shown
in double Breasted cut, to be worn with
it. WaistcOats as a rule are high cut
and should be visible to the extent Of
quarter Of an inch line when the coat
is buttoned. Trousers and waistcoat
of Ike material are smart, and with
mauve coIored shirt particularly be-
TO a blond chappie.
Scotch cheviots and homespuns in a
family defined check pattern are best
liked for business wear. For tall men
the cutaway coat is preferable and to-
day is adorned by many pocket flaps.
Men endeavOr tocarry out color scheme
a Ia woman in their dress-for instance,
if brown check is chosen, boots, a
soft fedora (Which is the proper head
gear to be worn with such a suit), shirt
and tie to match in color.
The ever present blue serge is receiv-
ing the accustomed welcome. There is
no alteration to be recorded as to its
cut, both single breasted and double
breasted having square fronts, as last
year, while the old plan Of wearing s. b.
with d. b. coats and d. b.
with s. b. coats still pre-
walls. The d. b. business, carried out
n both garments, makes a very clumsy
result or is inclined TO do so in the
case Of full figure, and that is the rea-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
THOSE MODEST JAPANESE,

Here is a matrimonial advertisement
that is hard 10 take seriously: \ lady
who calls herself Hosuijoshi seeks a
husband in the Kanazawa Shimbun. a
japanese newspaper. she describes her
self thus: Il am a beautiful woman.
with cloudlike hair. flowery face. will
lowHka waist and crescent eyebrows
I have enough property 10 walk through
life hand in hand. gazing at flowers in
the day and the moon at night II
there is a gentleman who is clever,
learned. handsome and of good taste. I
will join with him for life and share the
pleasure OF being buried in the same
grave"
To this an answer comes from a gen.
tleman who signs himself Ariwara Nit
sunni. whose advertisement runs as fol-
lows: Il am the greatest genius OF the
present time. and people regard me as
the handsomest man in kanazawa. II
the lady sees me but once. she will be
unable TO restrain her love for me. I
will fix any day for our meeting"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23

the photographers. and a vigorous dia-
logue ensues. The propriet0rs have a
new process, whose results, while excel
lent. were scarcely sufficiently notable
10 beguile the required number OF dol
lars from the pocket
After that they tried a fashionable
Fifth avenue photographer. His stu
dos were gorgeously adorned with
plush and bric-a-hrac and photographs
OF society leaders in gilt frames 10 cheer
the monotony. As the bachelor girl had
seen some OF the society leaders at the
opera she thought II the photographer
could so successfully deal with their
occasional pug noses. squint eyes and
other imperfections OF feature which
just Providence seems TO delight TO be-
stow on those whom fortune has favor
ed. lest they grow too proud. there was
hope for a humble old maid. The rooms
are crowded with handsomely dressed
women. and il is some tine before the
attendant can spare any attention for
her. When she does so. a condescend-
ing Well. madam" is focused in the
direction OF the bachelor woman.
Sorry. madam. no sittingS possible
inside Of two weeks: all dates taken up.
90 idAEs 01A AEip II A1G tue HAs1-
tographer's assistant turns 10 the next
customer. And so il proves everywhere
with the big photographers Not only
are they exorbitant in their prices.
but, except in the cases OF a few profess
sional people and those whom nature
has lowered with loneliness which no
camera could dim. their results are no
better than at less pretentious places.
After many tribulations a meek young
photographer was discovered whose
time was not contracted for weeks in
advance, whose manners were not too
naughty. whose prices were not too high
and whose pictures even the critical
taste Of a woman 20 be photographed
might acknowledge TO be pleasing
The bachelor woman was as wooden
as a telegraph pole and good deal less
expressive. but the photographer knew
his business. He fiattered and firted
and posed until a passable negative re-
warded his labors. As the bachelor |
maid and her friend left his studio he /
was heard TO mutter:
I'd rather take a dozen actresses and I
ten society women than one Of these /
self conscious. hypercritical /
new women" ETHEL KNOX.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
MRS. R0WLAND'0 BEAUTY HINT S
LCopvright. 1899. BY Mary Scott Rowland-l

When cool. put the mixture IN a bottle
and take about a winsglassful for each
quart Of hot water used 20 make the
tepid bath
When the respiratory organs are In
good condition. a Turkish bath once a
week Is advised The bather should.
however. be careful never TO remain in
a hot room more than % minutes Any
longer time than that may impair the
hearts action Before leaving the bath
ing establishment rest 81 from one 20
two hours should be taken. While rest
ing. a cup OF bouflon. with a cracker.
and a light nap will be found very re-
freshing.
Too much bathing weakens the rya-
TEN and depriyes the skin Of its natural
oil. To guard against the loss % the
oil OF the skin any woman who values
her complexion should anoint her face
with a reliable retiring cream before
entering the hot room AZ the Turkish
bathing ests biishment and before go
ing out into the cold air should Use
rose cream with a lotion over which q
pure hygiene powder has been applied
OF course the only soap that ought 70
be used on either face or body - pure
olive oil soap. There are aay nun Der
q limitations sold BY unscruDul0us deal
erE which are not 80 harmless 20 The
skin ss good laundry soap Ehun a
cheap olive oil soap for the real article,
cannot Be sold for a small sHu any,
more than can the genuine Give OF for,
salads
: pleasant and convenient vsY - gae,
soap for bathing ~ 70 make 2 snail
cheesecIorh rag and into if pEt shaw,
ings % soap and gze this - The bay
The body may b spo1EeI - viih lIf-,
lie cologne o. toilet water II bezl1ss,
THIS the body iE sno!nte6 wlth a pure,
rose cream. fhe skin viii - maze ard,
kept smooth and SOFT az hzbyn
ore should never 70 out lEfo the air,
Immediately after bathing TIE rez-
sons FOR this are many a FufSr3srt
,irae should siabss after ne bah 20 a.
.8sT The BODY 90 resume Its normal coz
5uor. Thus wlll - avoided az eaa-cs
- contracting any cf the many ailments
that are due 20 open pores
MARY SCOTT ROWLAND.
$ew York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
Little Points
OF Etiquette.

on seating oneself az table gloves. ~
worn. should be removed and the table
napkin opened out and placed on the
lap.
Bread may be placed either at the
right or left side. according to couven-
ience-
/ Only snail helpings OF soup are
now given. Half a ladIeful Is generally
/ considered quite enough. and il Is eaten
as noiselessly as possible from the side
T OF tablespoon II is allowable 10 tit
the plate slightly away from one while
taking the last spoonfuls. bur never to-
ward one.
Fish is eaten these DAYS with silver
knives and forks specially prepared FOR
the purpose 4 few years ago fish was
eaten of a fork. and a crust Of bread
took the place % a knife IN removing
II from the bones. Then this fashion
was dropped in favor OF two forks. bur
at the present day fish knives and forks
are SO general that enc seldom has 20
fall back ca such makeshift arrange
ments.
Only the fork IS used for eating ris-
Soles. omelets and dishes made OF
minced or small cut meat The knife Is
reserved for those viands which require
cutting
When eating sweet dishes. the fork Is
held in the right hand and is used ex-
cIusively as far as possible. Il Is only
for stewed fruits. milky buildings and
other semiliquid dishes that the spoon
is called into service.
Asparagus Is stiIl eaten by some peo-
pie in the old style OF holding the stalk
in the fingers. but the young genera
ton generally prefers the heater way OF
cutting OF the points with the knife
and conveying them on the fork 10 the
mouth
Salad Is generally eaten from a sep
arate plate placed at the left hand side
Of the meat plate.
At dessert apples. pears. etc. are
peeled and are shen cut up 10 the right
size for eating of a fork. Grapes are
conveyed 20 the mouth by the fingers.
and the stones and ;kins are passed
from the mouth 10 the hand and then
laid on the plate.
Refinement in eating and drinking
cannot be too strongly insisted upon.
Even little children should be taught 20
their mouths. 10 keep the lips closed
during the process OF mastication ano
never to drink while they have food in
their mouths. Drinking while eating
often leads 10 a choking A. both alarm
ing and unpleasant 20 witness.
Crumbling ones bread. fidEetinE with
spoon and fork. digging In the saltesl-
lar and other nervous tricks IN which
some people indulge while talking are
all bad habits 10 be overcome
Toothpicks are OF course never used
in polite society. one cannot imagine
a refined woman doing so. but some
people who are not quite su fat IN the
ways Of the world seem &C imagine that
gentlemen require these things 70 be
provided for them This il quite a mis-
take. for refined people Of both sexes. II
they use a toothpick az ali. Only do 80
in the privacy Of their dressing rooms.
on the dining table they are as much
out Of place as toothbrushes would be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23

. II you wish TO be precise. the defini-
otion Of bath is TO surround the body
Cor a portion OF it in a medium different
sfrom that in which IL usually exists.
sThis is for the purpose OF cleansing the
oskin and pores.
. The higher a race is in civilization
9the more it bathes. The value OF scru-
epulous cleanliness cannot be overesti-
emated yet bathing. like everything else,
9can be ovcrdone- All temperaments are
onot alike. even in the matter OF water.
eTo derive the greatest benefits from the
9bath it should be Of a temperature and
equality suited to the individual needs OF
ethe body.
Q The first and most important points
ato consider are the temperature OF the
0water itself and that Of the bathroom.
0the duration OF the bath and the soap 10
Q be used. as well as the physical condi-
elton % the bsther.
q The temperature OF the bathroom
o should never be less than % degrees.
eand slightly higher for some individ-
suals. The water itself should be tepid.
q never warm. Neither hot nor cold
o baths suit many constitutions Dis
q tilied or rain water. II obtsinabIe, is de-
q hard water contains 50 many mineral
@ salts that Il cracks the skin
O Sea bathing. while ar admirable tonic
2 for the general system. does not pre-
. serve the general sCftnezs and dsiicscy
the complexion. and for healthy
q skin 8 20 - degrees T. is the tezpera-
. ture best suited 20 the tepid bath
q Oae or (5etter) two Thermometers
q should be IN every well appointed bath
q rooIn-oue 20 hang OF the wall and an
= other 20 determine the temperature q
= tire water.
3 Il woman takes bath daily. Eve
= minutes Is quite long enough 70 remain
= IN the water Anything il excess @ this
: has a tendency TO de5iIitate. r a bath Is
= taken But once a week. . 10 ~ minutes
: IS not too long 70 remain u the water.
= When tub bath e not svaE451e a
: salt water sPo1ge bath rlzht and morn
iHg IS 3 good tonic fcT the Skin and fsr
: Stimulating the muscles.
: The most convenient way % taxing 3
salt bath Is 70 take a cup q sea salt
: and put one pint Of boiling water OF Il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
Copyright. 1899. by Daisy May.l

A well dressed woman likes a well
dressed man, but the misguided he
mortal frequently garbs himself in raj
ment most unbecoming and saIIies forth
in the confident expectation Of making
a great impression with his acquaint-
ances Of the gentler sex. In reality the
poor goose may be cutting a sorry fig
ure and is made dOubly ridiculous by his
air Of self conscious Beau Brummelism.
AS guide to the misguided mortals Of
the masculine persuasion 1 viii offer
few suggestions as TO proper apparel
for such OF them as pretend to be any
body. hoping that every woman who has
a sweetheart, husband or son viii read,
mark, learn and inwardly digest the
same-the suggestions, Of course and
not the men folks
Most men. after all, are dressed by
women. They pretend not to listen to
petticoated advisers, but if you chance
TO tell one of these lords of creation
that he would look awfully handsome in
oxford gray it is ten to one his next
suit viii be Of that shade
Radical changes seldom occur in
mems fashions, though each season is
iA-cL EAF-4 Dg l4AAlDh 1LlDIlS III cut ana CHAR
acter OF their toggeTy. Sometimes it is
but TO emphasize a style a year old
and occasionally TO exploit a fad. In
the matter Of trousers, which grew mar
row suddenly a twelvemonth ago, it
IS said that chappie now struts in
tighter fitting ones. Probably the
sheathlike skirts women are wearing
indirectly Influenced the exaggerated
cut. There are no given rules Of meas
as TO how wide at knee, how
snug at ankle or ample at thigh trou-
sers shall be, and ones tailor alone can
determine such measurements with ex-
acttUde. Trousers for all occasions are
built on the same plan, depending upon
used to assert their right of
way. There are so many branches of
the coat family that each deserves a
descriptive paragraph. The new morn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-23
A BRAVE WOMAN,

Mrs. Fowler. the wife Of the keeper OF
the North Dumping light, near Fishers
island. has recently received a letter OF
commentator from the United States
lighthouse board for her courage and
thoughtfulness- II happened that Mrs.
Fowler was left alone in the lighthouse
when the machinery broke down. and
after a hazardous climb she managed
TO ring the lighthouse bell and 50 call
assistance. The letter runs thus: The
lighthouse board has learned with pride
and gratitude Of your thoughtful cour-
age II is expected that brave and
thoughtful men viii he found in its serv-
ice. but 10 find a woman able at a peril
Gus time 10 assume the duties OF an abb
sent man, and thus prevent peril 20 life
and property. is a matter fer double
congratulation."