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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
REPORT OF GEN. GREELY.
He Recommends Laying OF Strictly
American Cables to Alaska and
the Philippines.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-Brigadler-
General A. W. Greedy. chief signal Off
Ger Of the army. in his annual report
says tina, the signal corps exceeded In
amount Of work and in variety Of duties
performed the record of any previous
year.
Referring to Alaska and Canada.
where he endeavorsd TO make arrange
ments for telegraphic communication
with the military posts in Canada.
General Greedy says Sir Wilfrid Laur-
Ter the Canadian premier. showed
marked interest in the matter and an
appropriation was made by the Cana
dian parliament for extending the Can
adian telegraph line down the banks
Of the Yukon to the Alaskan boundary
General Greely approves the recon-
mendatlon Of the commanding general
in Alaska for a cable from Skagway TO
Valdes and from skagway' to Seattle
passing outside Of Vancouver and Queen
Charlotte islands to avoid international
complications. This would be about 400
miles long and cost about 100000 He
regards the connections as absolutely
necessary for the use Of the government
in Alaska.
The report shows that the Geographic
service in Cuba Is mere satisfactory
than ever before and is conducted at Il
greatly reduced tariff from that charged
under Spanish rule.
A brief summary Of what the signal
corps accomplished in the Philippines
is given as follows:
"On June 30. 1899. there were In ex-
istence only 1Ss miles Of telegraph line
which connected division headquarters
with the various garrisons and outposts
on the island Of Luzon. On June 30.
/ 1900. there were in existence no less
than 3475 miles Of signal corps land
lines and cables besides SOB miles Of
/ field lines constructed during the year
but which are no longer in existence.
On June 30. 1900. there were in opera
tlon 3OO7 miles Of telegraph lines and
cables with 4O6 telegraph and telephone
Offices, Of which no less than SOl con-
nected with the headquarters Of the
commanding general at Manila. The
total number Of messages sent and re-
ceiyed during the year aggregated l.
$1,000"
Although the signal corps is called
non combatant General Greely refers
tc the fact that in the Philippines for
the past year the percentage Of strictly
war casualties exceeds. that Of che army
as a whole. OF a force Of SO2 there have
Deen killed. wounded and captured
twelve men.
In connection with the proposed
American cable, General Greedy calls
attention to the need for amended in
ternatlonal cable regulations and says
that the various defects brought to no
tlce by the spanlsh-American wal
could be referred for correction to an
international cable conference. He re-
news his recommendation for an Amer
lean cable from the United States to the
! Philippine islands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
TOD SLOAN AT HOME.
Says He Will Be Found Riding for the
Prince of Wales When the Time
Comes.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA special to the
Record from Kokomo. Ind. says:
Jockey Tod Sloan is expected home
early next week. having written his
parents here that he will be with them
in a few days After a short visit to
his birthplace, Tod will proceed to Cali
fornia to ride in the winter races on
the Pacific coast. Tod says that when
the time comes he will be found riding
for the Prince of Wales and other Brit
ish mobiles Just the same.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
but toward American jockeys in sen.

IAdAs
Americans who have watched the
progress OF the recent crusade against
their jockeys and trainers point out
the significant fact that since their
importation began every important
English race from the five furlong dash
to the derby has been run from four to
thirty seconds faster than ever before.
There is strong intlmation in many
quarters that Lord Durham is partie-
ularly anxious to curtan Richard Gro
ker's English racing career and that the
fight against the latter's horse, The
Scotohman II. was largely due to his
being the owner of that racer.
THEATERs PROSPEROUS.
Prosperity continues to BE- the KEY
note Of the theatrical season. Broadly
speaking, all the houses are doing wen.
The two much discussed prohlem-plays,
Mrs Danes Defense" and Mr.. and
Mrs. Daventry," are dividing the most
fashionable patronage with "Herod." :"
A success equal TO Charles Wyndham's
has long been unknown in London and
the astute actor-manager is making
hay while the sun shines. In addition
TO eight performances weekly he is Civ
ing a series OF extra matinees and oc-
casional performances at Brighton to
packed houses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18

within the next twelve months greater
advance will be made In SEA coast and
field artillery than has been accomplish
ed during the last two decades, Artll-
lery service has now become an lntri-
cate science and the pay of enlisted
men. he says. should be Increased pro-
pcrtionately, General Miles does not
think Il wise TO longer delay the prac-
teal application OF selt.movlng vehicles
20 the military service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18

When a man who processes Chris
tlanlty has to walk the floor all night
with a bowling kid, and reflects that
Of such is the kingdom Of heaven, he
will probably backslide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
CUP DEFENDER ORDERED.
Contract With the uerrcshons Has
Been Signed.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-THE order for
the new yacht to defend the. Americas
cup In the match OF August next
against the Shamrock II. was paced
with the Hcrrcshofs ON Wednesday.
November II. the con,rac, required In
the case being signed In this city on
that dav
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
REPORT OF GENERAL MILES.
Over a Million Dollars VIII Be Spent
on FortLGcations, etc, on Oregon
and Washington Coasts.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE fea-
tire Of the annual report Of Lieutenant
General Miles. commanding the army.
is a chapter dealing with the needs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18

A great many men who are always
talking about the treasures they are
laying up in heaven, viii never get
chance to claim them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-11-18
FOE'eMag'E9eMy
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Figures may not lie. but the bloomer
costume proves some Of them to be
rather deceptiVe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

has looked upon them fondly and been
glad To note the resemblance they bear to
the father who was called away forever
just as the boys were coming to he merry
romps and he had taught them to toss a
ball SO straight and sure.
The little lady-mother has brooded like a
dove over her beautiful boys. But not
long ago there came to her heart a rude
shock. She suddenly discovered that her
birdlings' wings had grown strong and that
the hone-nest was too small for them. She
has wept and protested, and the boys have
said to themselves and to each other: Dear
little mother. We must give up even our
most cherished dreams if it grieves her to
have us leave her, even if it is for only a
time"
And the little lady-mother has confded to
her best friend that her boys are not of
the contented disposition she had hoped
they would be.
Poor little lady-mother! Don't you know
that you may mistake ambition for dis
content: And don't you know, too. that
the manly boy will not walk meekly in
le~ading-strings, only for a certain time?
And so it is. you see. that love, the deep
est of love on the part of a woman, may
hamper a man in his ambition?
1t is a brave woman, indeed, who will
buckle on the sword for the battle in the
field, or The battle of everyday life. and
bid the man she loves, whether it is son,
brother, husband or sweetheart, to go
forth and dare and do. Her hands may
trerable and tears dim her eyes. but her
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faith in what he can is blessed,
and | hope he properly appreciates his
blessing. But he generally does. and whetn-
er he tells you so or not. you Will guess 1t
by the happiness of his expression when he
Wends his way homeward after a busy day.
If The rolling stone rolls moderately and
not reckiessly it may gather, sometimes, a
good bit OF moss. / dislike very much to fly
in the face of tradition and assert this. but
somehow l can never forget the Likelihood
of Cinderella's never having met the Prince
had she not gone TO the ball. Opportunities
sometimes seek the man. hut more often the
man must seek the opportunities, or, at any
rate, grasp them the moment he sees them
peeping up over his horizon.
The girl who loves her brother does not
love him as well as she ought to ii she is
not willing to give up some pleasures and
comforts If by so doing she may help him
to rise. A very charming girl whose broth
er has delighted for many years to provide
an attractive home for her complained bit
terly not long ago that Dick was going to
move to a town lat the end of no place."
because, he said, he could do we'll there in
a business way, and that she had just de-
clared she would not go and bury herself
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
NHE FRENCH MAID
DOWN BY THE SEA.

Special Correspondence of the Sunday Republic.
Paris. July 1a.-Frenchy ideas in bathing suits are al
ways welcomed by the American woman. The French maid
down by the sea is certainly Il fetching enough figure for
any one TO wish 10 initiate.
The days of the clumsy and inartistic bathing suit are
long since past. The modern and uptoNiate woman pre-
sents quite as smart and wcll-drcssed appearance when
ready for her dip in the waves rs she does when arraycd
for promenade.
Bathing suits this summer are of all pretty colors, as
well as of the ever-popuEar blue and white. Rather an odd
fancy is the costume of gray, and this is coollookins and
exceedingly attractive with white trimmings or bands of
light blue or red. one stylish little getup is in gray al
paca with wide collar and other trimmings of light green
alpaca. edged with white braid. The girl who wears this
suit looks as though she We're a part of the sea itself.
White pioue is Il material that has not hitherto been
used for bathing suits. therefore n smart rig of white
pique embellished with a design in red SILK attracted the
attention and admiration of all when it was displayed to
such excellent advantage by the fair wcarer. This suit is
shown in one of the sketches here given. 1t is trim in e-
feet and altogether chic. The bodice is cut square ut the
neck, with a wide sailor collar. The sleeves are formed of
one big, short puff. The boomers worn beneath the skirt
are Of the white pique, fastened at the knee with a band
of the red embroidery. Red stockings and white sandals
complete the costume.
A dear little suit is of bright blue serge with vest. wide
collar and sash of heavy white silk, with little anchors en-
broidered In blue. The skirt and short, pulled sleeves have
a band of the white silk and on the collar and sash ends
there are folds of the serge. \ pale gray mohair looks par
ticularly well trimmed with white and red mohair braid.
Typ;ca.ly French is the dress Of red serge with black
braid trimmings. The bodice has a deep, square yoke, and
both skirt and blouse are laid in clusters Of fine close
pleats.
White serge with collar, cuffs and belt of blue silk forms
another good effect.
The brown and red that comes from exposure 10 sun
and wind are never particularly becoming and women are
taking precautions To guard against much of it while en-
joying their outing on the beach. For this reason wide
trimmed hats are much more Worn than the cOquettiSn little
cans. Even French girls are following this sensible fash
ion. And rhe girl who values her pretty white neck has her
suit made high in the neck, and you will often see her arms
covered with long silk mittens.
Black silk stockings are worn with costumes of all
colors. though hose to match are more stylish. There is a
II
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away from civilization. Poor Dick. l say,
for he no doubt is heavy at heart because
he is about to do something his little sister
does not approve. l only hope he Will not
let his love for her stand between him and
possible success.
If you are a wife. or a mother. or a sister
or a sweetheart. he very careful how you
condemn the r~eaching-out of the men you
Think most of. And while you may well
discourage what is merely discomfort. be
sure that you do not discourage ambition.
Yes. NY dear sir, who has asked me for
IAN opinion" you might venture away a
bit from your home town. but whatever you
do, do not go on a "wiid-soose chase BE
certain that you are fitted for better things
before you go in quest of them. But 1 fancy
you have many times thought the matter
over seriously and would not be daunted or
discouraged should you meet a few failures
and disappointments. 1t is often a very
good thing to try ones wings. And 1 wish
YOU success in all you may undertake.
MARGARET n
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no gainsaying the fact that while it is a
great thing to have ability, it Is no small
thing to nave opportunity. There are a
hundred incidents where Tom, Dick or
Harry have gone away from the home
town, where the good folk used to shake
their heads and say they would never
amount to much,' and become men of worth
and Importance. And just as many Toms,
Dicks and Harries have been sad, SAD fail
ures, and would have been much better off
at home. So. you see. it all depends upon
the individual.
Women are more cautious than men. they
will not venture into the realm of unccr-
%tainties; therefore, a sensible woman's opin-
ion may be worth listening to, at least.
Every one of us has heard some man say:
Had I only listened to Molly | would not
have met with the losses I have And this
tribute to faithful Mory's Judgment almost
compensates the little woman for the many
sacrifices she is making to "catch up in
finances. Many times it would be well to
listen to cautious Molly"
The ambitious man who is sure that the
women folk of his family have
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

and as they rode side by side he pointed
out positions of danger and vantage. Sud-
denly they came upon a place of much i'm
portance. where for several hundred yards
there were no Qualifications. Surprised. Lee
turned to his friend for an explanation.
Heth said that he had ordered defenses for
this spot, and had supposed them finished.
See that they are completed at once.
Harry" said Lee. and. turning his horse, he
rode back to headquarters.
After a few lays the General again ap-
peared at Heth's tent with the same pro-
posal. and the delighted officer sprang to
his horse. Arrived at the Inflated spot, to
Heth's dismay. it was found still open.
without p word Lee turned toward his
tent, motioning Heth to follow. Dismount-
ing, the Commander-in-Chief seated him
self. and the subordinate stood, wondering
what his punishment would be. Lee spoke
in his kiudest tones.
Harry" he said, that horse YOUR wife
rides worries me more thar 1 can tell. He
kicks and fights the bit till I fear he will
either break her delicate wrists or pull her
arms out of their sockets. Now, the best
way to take the edge off a nervous horse is
to give him plenty of exercise-regular ex-
ercise, morning and night. until he quiets
down. For the sake of your wife as well as
yourself. / beg you to make the expert
ment: and / know of no better place for
you to ride the horse, while tanning him.
than just up and down in front of that gap
1 ordered you to have closed, until a good
breastwork has been completed. Good even-
ing, sir"
The rebuke was given kindly, even af-
fectionately: YET the recipient declared that
he never slept a wink that night. and for
days afterwards felt as II he had been
beaten with q club
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
The ROLLING STONE
AND THE MOSS.
An Old Saying That Women Cling
to Too Dev0tedly.

WRITTEN FoR H SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Says a writer-and his saying is as true
as 1t is well said-"Be always displeased at
what thou art. If thou desire to attain what
thou art not; for when thou hast pleased
thyself, there thou abidest."
When a raan asks a woman's opinion as
to what il is best for him to do. whether TO
etay or go here or there, do you not think
1t is paying tribute to a woman's good
sense and Judgment? And do You not think
that the woman so complimented should
appreciate The honor.
Long stories are told of how women have
helped and encouraged ambitious men to
mount onward and upward, but it is true,
and pity It's It's true" there could be just
as long stories told of how women have
discouraged the men they are nearest and
dearest TO. Bless their gentle hearts, they
have never meant to, but they have done
SO lust the same. The average woman is
too fond of quoting "A rolling stone gathers
no moss"
/ know a gentle little lady-mother with
.our sturdy. manly sons. Every day as
they have been growing to manhood shs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
THE GATHERED SKIRT IS THE LATEST.

chenille and finished off with very long
ends of black chenille, which hang down
in front when it is fastened. Some APP
pliques of ecru lace are sewn on the
yoke and collar. \ picture hat of Leg
horn straw completes this toilet. 1t is
trimmed round the crown and inside the
brim with Insertions of black lace and
clusters of shadeA pink and red roses,
with foliage.
This mode could be made in foulard
of any other color. or m kind of soft
silk or muslin, but gathered skirts only
look we'll in thin materials. a soft wolfe
or cashmere can be gathered If the
widths are carefully Sored to take out a
certain amount of the fulIncss at the top
of the skirt. and the underSkirt must be
cut and fitted carefully, so that It sets
perfectly fiat. Needless to say, this is Il
style which is only becoming to slim fig
ures. and very thin people. vino seek to
get a round effect by carefully choosing
a becoming style of dress. will find this
ley fashion a real boon.
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a graceful gown is made of soft white
muslin brilliant. mounted on maize
coIored glace silk, and trimmed with
transparent insertions of ecru Guipure
lace. At the bottom of the skirt there
are innumerable little frills. which give
a pretty. full effect round the bottom Of
the feet. The sash IS of maiZe-col0red
crepe de Chine. frinGed at the ends and
fastened with Il rosette on the left side.
A hat of white crinoline is Worn with
this. which is trimmed with maiZe-col-
orcd chiffon and shot-hlue and green
wings. and the pavasol is of white chif-
fon lined with maize color. This
model is also suitable for chiffon or very
soft muslins. and could be made up with
an underdrcss Of any color. Crcam-coI-
orcd or ecru muslin, which is very fash
ionablc just now. may be used instead of
white with equally good effect, and IL
lining of batiste is almost as effective
as silk if an inexpensive gown is de-
sired.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

The most notable change in the latest
fashions will be found In the skirts. for
rows Of gathers appear on many Of them
at the waist, n consequently the new
models form a very striking contrast to
those of a few weeks ago, when no
skirt was considered up to date unless it
fitted very closely round the figure below
the waist. a charming picture dress in
the new style is made of satin-faced
foulard in IA rich rose color. with Il
white spriggcd design on it, and the
skirt has four rows of thick cordings all
round the bottom. The full bodice has a
yoke of finely tucked white chiffon, with
quillings of black and white satin rib
bon run on a pieatcd band of chiffon, and
below this there is an accordion-pleated
friil of black chiffon, from underneath
which appear some pointed pieces OF
ecru guipure lace. Bands of black lace
insertion finish off the sleeves, which
la soft puffs of white chiffon at tho
wrists. and round the shoulders is worn
a white chiffon ruffle edged with black
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05
LEES GENTLE REBTkE.

From the Youths Companion.
The late Major General Harry Heth was
the only mar in the Confederate Army
whom General Lee called by his first name.
Lee addressed even his two sons as Gem
eraI." Heth had been the friend of his
youth. and Lee loved and trusted him pro-
foundry. Yet this love did not cause the
Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate
Army for a moment to forget his duty, as is
shown by an incident described in the Cen
fury.
One day before Petersburg Lee rode up
to Heth's tent and said: Harry, 1 should
like to ride down your line"
Heth was much fiattered at the proposal,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

waists were last week exhibited at a
noted importing house in this city, say
styles were wholly familiar, but quite
as fashionable as ever, and others were
in new forms or with new accessories,
showing deep cape or marine collars,
surplice fronts with horizontal tucks on
the lower half, and vertical tucks on the
yoke. waists, fichu and bolero-jackets,
inset plastrons of delicately colored en-
broidery, etc. There were waists for ev-
cry age, figure. and occasion, formed of
taffeta, faille, Bengaline, China silk,
Liberty silks and satins; wash silk, sum-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-05

GREEN Wells PROTECT FAIR FACES.

and white threads. and giving the effect
of gray. Some of the all-black Wells
have a border of small chenille dots. the
lower row, pendent like a fringe.
The woman who wears bright-green
wells and carries bright-grecn sun
shades is very well in the city, but she
must look well to her choice of greens
for the country. The foliage either kills
her manufactured green or she becomes
n blight upon the landscape. There was
n of these women driving along II
shady lane the other day. She carried Il
parasot of a blue-green. which set the
teeth on edge of every one who saw
this wretched bit of color moving along.
1t was horribly out of harmony. As a
contrast to this, a woman with a red
umbrella followed her, and the little bit