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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Origin OF Famous Fashions.


1t is a singular fact in the history
OF fashions that not few of the more
famous of them owe their origin to
the endeavor to conceal a personal de-
feet or deformity OF some distin-
gulshed leader of society. Patches were
invented in England in the reign Of
Edward VI. by foreign lady, who in
this manner ingeniously covered wen
on her neck. Full bottomed wigs were
invented by an ingenious French bar
Der for the purpose Of concealing an
unnatural protuberance on the should
er of the Dauphin. Charles VII. Of
France introduced long coats to hide
his ill-made legs. Shoes with very
long points, fully two feet in length,
were invented by Henry Plantagenet,
Duke Of Anjou, to conceal a large ex-
cresence on one of his feet. When
Francis I. was obliged to wear his
hair short, owing to wound he re-
ceived in the head, short hair at once
became the fashion at his court. AS
set-off to the examples quoted, we
may note that, not to conceal, but to
display, her charms, the beautiful 1sa-
bella Of Bavaria, introduced the fash
ion Of leaving the shoulders and part
OF the neck uncovered, in order to
show the remarkable fairness Of her
<kin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Bodice Trimmings.

Among the various odd effects pro-
duced on the modern bodice is the use
of white pique with coarse, heavy
cord. This appears on the new fou-
lards, the daintiest nuns veillngs and
crepes de chine in chemisette, wide
collar, or an inner or second vest peep
ing out on either side of the front over
a lace or embroidered satin vest and
cut in scallops on the edge, finished
with a full ruche of white chiffon.
scallops, by the way, are seen every
where that an edge is presented which
can be cut in scallops. 1t is favorite
mode of finishing the overdresses and
the bottom of short jackets, and some
of the ruffles are cut in scallops. You
may have them deep or shallow, as you
fancy, and trim them round with
ruchings, insertions or knife-plaitings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Ex-Empress Eugcnic's Pen.

The diamond pen with which the
treaty of Paris was signed in 1871 has
been continuously in the possession Of
Empress Eugene since that time. 1t
is still in frequent service, the exiled
empress always employing it when
writing anything relating to her unfor-
tunate husband, Napoleon, the Lit
tle." Everybody who participated in
the historic episode of the signature
of the treaty was anxious to possess
the momentous pen, but the empress
saw that only one writing implement
would be provided for the occasion and
especially asked that it be reserved
for her. The pen is formed of a hand
some quill plucked from the wing of a
golden eagle. and is mounted in gold,
studded wioY@aa diamonds. 1t always
rests on EugeIsss writing table.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

San Francisco, CAL, May 2.-Cali-
tornia's State Fish Commissioners
have decided to exterminate the seals
on the coast islands within fifty miles
Of San Francisco because of their
depredations on salmon and other food
fishes. These depredations are not con-
dned to the ocean outside of the Bay
Of San Francisco, but the seals enter
the bay and go up the Sacramento
river over 100 miles in pursuit Of sal
mon. They destroy the nets Of fish
ermen and eat hundreds of fish that
are in the seines. They have we'll been
called the coyotes of the sea, and at
last war has been declared against
them. As soon as the government
gives permission to shoot seal on the
{ Farallones and on Ano Nuevo islands
the work Of determination will begin.
Fit has been deferred for years for SEN
h timental reasons, and also through
sfear that the killing of seals on other
! Islands would scare away the sea lions
that swarm over the famous Seal
Rocks, near the Cliff House, one Of the
chief attractions of San Francisco.
Whether the slaughter Of seals on the
Farallones, which is the parent rock
cry, will affect the colony on the Seal
Rocks remains to be seen. Even so
accomplished an expert on the seal
as President Jordan of Stanford Uni
versity is unable to give any definite
answer to this question.
i These seals that swarm on three
groups of coast islands are not the fur
seals of commerce. They are the gray
seal, and since rubber has taken the
place of leather for betting, they are
not worth the ammunition that it re-
/. Quires to kill them. The hide makes
a good, flexible leather, which is used
sometimes for leggins, but it has no
commercial value. The Chinese will
pay about $3.50 for the long whiskers,
which they use for toothpicks. The
blubber would yield large amount OF
grease and might be profitable to try
out, but no one on this coast has ever
tested it to see whether it would be
profitable.
In their habits these seals do not
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Marketing in Cuba.

Probably one of the most peculiar
customs noticeable in the Cuban mar
kets is the extremely small purchases
small in quantity-made by the
lower class of natives. Small gourd
cups, holding scarcely more than ia
blespoonful, are used in measuring rice,
-four, beans and peas. Cabbages are
cut in wedges the size of cigar, turnips
into eighths, squashes into minute
shunks, and onions into halves. Po-
tatoes are sold by numbers.
It is no uncommon thing to see a
woman buy piece of meat, weighing
a couple Of ounces, then pass through
the market purchasing tablespoonful
of vegetables here and piece Of garlic
there, and, finally, after an hour OF
gossip, depart with food products worth
five or six cents.-Philadelphia In
Quirer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Onelet.

Melt one tablespoonful of butter and
add one tablespoonful Of flour and q
little salt and pepper. Then add grad
ually half cup of milk and when It
boils remove from the fire and add it
very gradually to the well-beaten yolks
Of three eggs. Fold into the mixture
the whites beaten to a stiff froth and
turn into hot pan in which table,
spoonful of butter has been melted,
and cook two or three minutes, finish
ing by placing the pan in the oven to
brown the top. Fold and turn on to a
hot platter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
COOKING DEPARTMENT.
Baked Fish.

Cod, shad, paddock, bluefsh, white.
fish or small salmon are all suitable
for baking and should be carefully
cleaned without removing head or tail.
Rub the inside with salt and pepper
and fill with stuflng made of cup
full Of cracker crumbs, teaspoonful OF
minced onion, teaspoonfu of nine
ed parsley, a tablespoonful of finely
chopped salt pork, teaspoonful of
minced cucumber pickle, half salt
spoonful of pepper, a tablespoonful OF
melted butter and three tablespoonfuls
of cream. Sow up the fish, salt and pep
per the outside, and place it in pan
with slices of pork beneath and above
it. Cook for little while without
water, then add a little and haste FREE
quently.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Sun Bonnets the Rage.

Sun bonnets Of every description
are seen in the shops and exchanges,
and there is no doubt that they are
to be the rage. The average outdoor
girl must possess at least half a dozen
Of these creations. In the country
they are Indispensable. Sometimes she
fashions them herself, but this is no
small task, and requires time and taste
and skill.
Nothing could be more becoming
and picturesque than some Of the love-
ly combinations of muslin, lace and
ribbon which are already shown. They
are in plain colors, or lowered in
bright or pale colors, to suit every
taste. Some are soft and dropping,
and others are made on stiffened
forms. They have strings, or they
have not, but the strings, II there, are
unlikely ever to be tied. 1t would
seem to indicate that the summer girl
intends to pay some regard to her
complexion and not go hatless in the
sun, as she did last season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

from 1900 to $500 pounds, and the
yearling pup weighs about 300 pounds.
On Point Reyes the seals frequent
low lodges of shore at the foot Of high
bluffs. They sometimes 60 there in
thousands. though of late years they
have seemed to favor Ano Nuevo
island, which Is about thirty-dve miles
to the south of San Francisco. This
island is separated from the mainland
by about mile of channel, and it is
Inhabited only by Keeper Butwell Of
the lighthouse station. He has lived
on the island for ten years, and has
thus had good chance to study the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Tho "Roxane" Hat.

One of the smartest types Of hat is
covered on brim, inside out, and to
the tip-top of the crown, with rows on
rows of lace. Just about June the lace
hat, which in Paris is called the "Rox-
ane," will begin to make its influence
felt. Any woman who knows any
thing of style and dainty needlework
can make her own Roxane by buying
a becoming shape of white wire, COW
cred with coarse muslin, and on to this
frilling deep cream Mechlin that
comes at Is and 20 cents yard by way
OF bargain counter. All she need do
when the hat becomes fluffy mass
of lace frills is to wreath pale pink or
mauve carnations, with bows Of black
velvet ribbon, round the crown; in
such an inexpensive piece Of headgear
she is fit to appear before a queen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Dressing for Lobster Salad.

Four tablespoonful Of butter, one
tablespoonful each Of flour, salt and
sugar, one heaping teaspoonful of mus
tard, one-quarter teaspoonful cayenne
pepper, one cupful sweet milk, one
half cupful vinegar, three eggs. Heat
the butter in bright tin until it is
hot; add the flour; stir until it Is
smooth; add the milk; let it boil up;
set the tin into another of hot water;
beat the eggs, salt and cayenne pepper,
sugar and mustard; then add vinegar;
stir the whole into the boiling mixture;
stir constantly until it thickens lie
cream.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
He Is Killing Off All the Fish at the Golden Gate
and Up the Sacramento River.

Farallone and Ano Nuevo Cor New
Year, islands and on Point Reyes. The
Farallone islands are said to be the
parent rookery, and it is the favorite
breeding place of all the seals near
this city. The Farallones are forty
miles from San Francisco, and got the
name from the early Spanish voyagers
because of the abundance of sea birds
which lay their eggs there. So great
is the number of these fowl that they
darken the air when disturbed at their
resting time. On one of the little
islands near the main island Is the
favorite breeding place of the seals.
The island is shown in the picture,
which is from photograph taken by
Charles H. Thompson, clerk of the
lighthouse board He took the picture
from the main island and was able to
give perfect idea Of the old sea lions,
female seals and pups swarming over
the little island, which is not fifty feet
away. 1t is thought that all the seals
in this vicinity 60 to the Farallone
rookery during the breeding time, and
from there that the young seals go to
the other islands. The Seal Rocks,
near the Cliff House, are occupied
mainly by the young bachelor seals,
who have not yet established claim
to set up harem. Until bachelor
seal reaches 5 or years Of age he
has not the strength to meet the old
bulls in combat, and is driven off the
breeding grounds. When his teeth are
fully grown and he wakes strong, then
he enters as competitor for the favor
of the cows, and at once becomes the
head of harem. On the Seal Rocks
are gathered the young bachelors who
have not yet become established. They
furnish nine-tenths of the active ami
mails that the tourist from the Cliff
House colony sees disporting in the
water or crawling clumsily over the
rocks. The others are the old bulls
who return here after the breeding
season and who frequently have ter
rible combats on the rocks. The big
gest bulls weigh something over ton,
and it requires four strong men to
handle the carcass. The COWS average
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

cally clever young women have come
forward with device that will greatly
facilitate the exasperating labor. 1t
is called "notophone," and is COM
bination of musical instrument and ed
ucational toy. The promoters OF 1t
have been exhibiting the toy among
musical people in Chicago, for the last
few weeks, and it has awakened
great deal Of interest. Anything that
will help the young idea how to shoot
through the tangled difficulty of note
reading should be welcomed by the
mayor and brass band.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

A dainty spring-like air pervades the
charming toilet which is here shown,
made Of green and white figured India
silk, a removable stock OF velvet in a
deeper shade of green, and a green
leather belt fastened with fancy
buckle being natty accessories. The
shirt waist displays a pointed yoke
that is applied on the back, which Is
plated at the waist line. The fullness
at the top OF the fronts is laid in mar
row box plaits, box plated effects be-
ing in high favor this spring. Link
cuffs with rounding corners complete
the sleeves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
a breakfast Relish.

An excellent breakfast relish cooked
in the chatting dish or in spider is
bread sautc Put two tablespoonful Of
butter in the blazer, and when hot lay
in two rather thick slices of bread,
dipped in beaten egg, mixed with three
ia blespoonfuls of milk. Brown on both
sides, remove and put in the pan two
ia blespoonfuls chopped ham, two table,
spoonfuls of grated cheese and half
cup of cream. Season with dash OF
cayenne, mix together and when hot
spread on toast.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

was so interesting it was generally
adopted by all inmates of the monas-
terry as lawful pastime. 1t very soon
spread from town to town and became
popular throughout Italy, and the first
line Of the vespers was reduced to the
single word domino, by which name
the game has ever since been known.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

differ materially from the fur seals of
Behring sea. There still is much to
learn about them. After the baby seal
has been taught by its mother to swim
and care for itself the pup disappears
and for two years does not return to
the rookery where 1t was born. Where
It goes and what it does in the mean
time are mysteries that no one has
solved. In the same way no one has
been able to explain the sudden migra-
tlon Of the seals from one place to
another. They come and 60 without
apparent reason.
The seals are found mainly On the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
WAR DECLARED ON THE SANfRANQjO SEAL.

habits of the animals. When he first
came to the island the government had
prohibited the shooting of seals, but
Butwell said the herd did not in
crease. In fact, it steadily diminished
for four years. Then when it had
shrunk to about 500 seals he deter
mined to see If he could not find out
what was the matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Over q Little he'd at Might.

Over Little bed at Night.
Goodnight. pretty sleepers of mine
! never shall see you again:
All. never in shadow nor shine;
All, never In dew nor in rainl
In your small dreaming-dress Of white,
With the wild-bloom you gather'd to-
day
IN your quiet shut hands, from the light
And the dark you will wander away.
Though no graves In the bee-haunted
grass,
And no love in the beautiful sky.
ehall take you as yet, you will pass.
with this kiss. through these tear
drops. Goodbye!
With less gold and more gloom In their
hair.
When the buds near have faded to flow
erS,
1hree faces may wake here as fair
But older than yours are, by hours!
Good-night, then. lost darlngs of mine
=! never shall see you again:
an never in shadow nor shine;
AN, never In dew nor in rain!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Decidedly original are the lines Of
the skirt, which is Of circular shaping
The novel feature Of the mode Is thu
ripping circular rutfle that outlines an
oval panel at each side. The fullnesi
at the back Is folded in an under boz
plat. One Of the fancy lace cravats OF
scarfs may replace the stock Of thu
shirt waist, which may be made Of silk
soft woolens or washable fabrics. A
neat device for a skirt of novelty goods
made up by the mode Is to line thu
ruffles with plain silk OF some con-
trasting shade. The jaunty hat II
picturesquely and becomingly trimmed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

committed to a lengthy seclusion, con-
trived to beguile the dreary hours of
their confinement without breaking
the rules of silence which had been
imposed on them, by showing each
other fiat stones marked with black
dots. By a preconcerted arrangement
the winner would inform the other
player Of his victory by repeating in
an undertone the first line Of the yes
per prayer. In process of time the
two monks managed to complete the
set Of stones and to perfect the rules
Of the game. so that when the term Of
incarceration had expired the game
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Buckles and Buttons.

Large buckles are placed on bodices
of evening gowns and also hold up
tunic draperies. Some are square, while
others are heart-shaped. and they are
chiefly OF gold, dull-fnished silver, dia-
monds or steel. Tortoise shell orna-
ments are extensively used for the dec
Grafton Of cloth costumes. Small gold
buttons are much used by French ate
Tiers on toilets Of ceremony, built Of
lace, net, mousseline de sole. crepe de
chine and silk. Crystal buttons are
very fashionable and steel embroideries
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
al saying, something old, something

al saying, "Something old, something
new, something borrowed and some
thing blue" is originally carried out.
The gown consists of an overdress or
fine organdie, so delicate that it looks
like mist. This is worn over lining
of thin silk which is itself lined with
Oriental blue silk The organdie and
white silk being partly transparent,
the blue casts a tint to the gown that
is indescribable. The front of the skirt
is embroidered with white ribbon.
while the sides and back are covered
with vertical ruf1les of narrow, Valen-
ciennes lace The bodice has a yoke
of guipure from which turn back re-
vers trimmed with lace ruf1ies. The
belt is of white ribbon and fastens in
visibly at the back without loops or
ends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
A Iune Brides Gown.

Whatever else can be said in favor OF
summer bridal gowns, it cannot be
truthfully asserted that they are mex
pensive. The idea is to have them as
ethereal and fairylike as possible, and
this means small fortune. In mar
yelously beautiful bridal gown design
ed for a Newport heiress the tradition
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
Orange Cream Pie.

Beat thoroughly yolks Of two eggs.
with one half cup Of sugar; add one
large tablespoonful Of flour, one small
tablespoonful corn starch dissolved in
milk; pour into one pint of boiling
milk and let cook about three minutes: \
flavor with extract Of orange and pour
into baked crust. beat the whites to q
stir froth, add one half cup Of sugar.
flavor with extract Of orange, spread on
top. put in oven and let slightly
brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Duke of Devonshire, known as Mr..
Henry shepperd Hart Cavendish, is the
sutton for the hand of Miss Edna May,
who in private life is still Mrs. Fred
Titus, wife Of the bicycle expert. Mr..
Cavendish has been paying marked at
tention to the little Salvation Army
lassie ever since she came to London.
Titus went over the big pond not long
ago, and when he returned, it is said,
he knew that his wife would sue for
divorce.
Miss May, whose real name was Pet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
How He Knew.

Tommy Brown-Is your big sister
engaged to Mr.. White? Susie Green
No, an guess she doesn't want to be.
Tommy Brown-Did she say so? Susie
Green-No, but she knowed he was
comm tonight an she eat onions at
supper.-Catholic Standard and Times,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
AMERICAN ACTRESS TO WE'D A BRITISH lord,

reason to congratulate himself. In
rank the Duchess Of Devonshire will ba
the equal Of the Duchess of Marlbor'
ough, and the millionaires daughter
and the child of the letter-carrier Will
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
A WeIcome Inxenfion.

Ever since the spinet tinkled into
, existence, "practicing" has wearied
the flesh Of children, and the ears Of
the whole family. Reading notes has
always been one Of the greatest Of
stumbling blocks, but now, two must
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

The ranks Of English duchesses, Oft
times recruited from America and the
stage, are to be invaded by Edna May,
the Salvation Army lassie Of 1.-THE
Belle Of New York" The prospective
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

such a hit. Her success was instanta-
neous here and in London. Belle Bill
ton and the rest of the invaders OF
English aristocracy from stageland SUI
fer by comparison with the dainty 1t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

A Hotel Trust.
Says the New York Tribune of recent
date: "New York hotel men were
much amused yesterday when they
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

ty, is the daughter Of Syracuse letter.
carrier. At 16 years Of age she was
fired with ambition to go on the stage.
She studied singing and dancing and
made rapid progress. During the BIZ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
mad Alteration.

"Do you really think you love my
daughter as husband should :"
Love her? Why, I would give up my
bicycle for her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

cycle racing craze she met Fred Titus,
fell in love, which was devotedly re-
ciprocated, and they were married. She
excelled in various minor theatrical en-
gagements, and finally succeeded in be-
ing picked up by Mr.. Lederer for the
part of the army lassie at the last mo-
ment, the star having failed to make
good her contract. Miss May happened
to be in the chorus. Her voice was
young, pure, and sweet, and, as is his
wont, Mr.. Lederer taught her all the
business of the part in which she made
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

heard from Cleveland of proposition
there to form a gigantic hotel trust
in the country, to take in all the hotels
and then shut up some and advance
prices all along the line. This would
be stupendous undertaking, in the
first place. said a hotel proprietor,
and it would hardly be possible to get
any of the big hotel men of the coun-
try to go into the combination. Some
of the smaller proprietors and the
owners Of old and out-of-date houses
might be glad to accede to such a prop
osition, but all the modern houses are
basking in the present prosperity and
doing exceptionally we'll and they
would not listen to the plan
S~i~n ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
MALTESE PUPPY

Supply Corncred by Young Woman of
Commercial Instincts.
New York World: A new trust has
been formed. 1t has not been incor-
porated under the attractive monop-
olistic statutes of Jersey yet and will
not be. Representatives, puppies
form the product of the monopoly and
the head and front of it is Miss Grace
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAID
AND MATRONS.

Some "urrent Notes of Fashion-A Ball
Gown for a June Brida-A Summer
Promenade Toilet-Sun Bonnets Are
Now All the Rage.