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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

\ MERICA has within the last few
~ years grown to be one of the
4 \ great tea drinking countries of
the world. This is partly due to the
overstrained nerves of it's women, who
find in the cup that cheers a harmless
and agreeable sedative. There is, be-
sides, picturesque association lurking
about the afternoon tea table that rec
ommends it to those of aesthetic tastes
It is history repeating itself, for the
o'clock teas of today are a near ap-
proach to the tea drinkings which Mar
tina Washington and the fashionable
danes of the old regime were accustom-
ed to make the ceremonious social func-
tions of their day.
1t is not so very long ago that tea
was rare and costly luxury Walter
Raleigh presented to Queen Elizabeth
five pound package of the fragrant
lear, then regarded as a most prineely
gift Elizabeth, accordingly, set the
fashion for social tea drinking. The
price of tea, which was then imported
from China at great expense, placed It
beyond the means of any but the
wealthiest and most luxurious of the
nobility.
In China tea drinkers take the bey-
erage from bowls, not from cups; sau-
GERS are a modern occidental invention.
the porcelain manufacturers of China
making saucers only for cups intended
for export. Therefore, in the sixteenth.
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
tea drinkers of Europe took their dish
OF tea without any saucer and in ham
dieless cups. Handles on cups are mod
ern and European decorations.
Just as other fashions change, so also
change modes in shapes of cups and in
teacup decorations. The china of the
colonial danes was probably most of it
Lowestoft ware, delft and Wedgwood
wares. The cups We're simple in shape.
and the teapot highly Powered affair.
with fat looking sugar basin and cream
jug.
In this year of grace 1900 almost all
china is modish. There is a tendency.
however, to go back to old fashioned
effects as in the case Of the reintroduc-
ton of the high, saucerless cup that
resembles an egg cup with a handle.
These are copies Of the eighteenth cen
fury cups and are very pretty and
dainty
The fashionable tea table is now a
very handsome and costly affair The
teakettle of the most correct style is
repousse brass or of brass on a stand OF
wrought iron. In this kettle the water
which is to be poured later into the ele.
giant china teapot upon the tea tray is
boiled The tray is more often. of silver
than not and covered with handsome
~ embroidered tray cloth The conven-
ti0nal cloth is made with deep hem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

The woman who drives need not give
up her pettieoats, and, let fashion take
what whim she will, nothing can rival
the soft 'tfrou frou' of a satin or silk
underskirt, or the delightful daintiness
of white cambria and valenciennes
When we wear a petticoat now, it is OF
the most elaborate order, and here bro
cade is really requisite The most fan
tastic old vatican brocades. and even
satin grounds with floral designs out
lined with panne. are utilized for the
undersl<irt with bright f1ounces trim
med with beautiful lace, caught up with
ribbons or held in place with dainty
headings and gofferings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY.

Appropriate millinery is subject OF
the greatest Importance and interest to
women. The new gown is robbed of
that GROWING touch of distinction and
style so anxiously sought for and really
demanded as an essential to its perfect
completeness when any other than a
bit of headgear in harmony with its
pristine loneliness is worn. Wise wo-
men realize that the face and head at
tract ones eye first, and that no indi-
vidual presents a pleasing appearance
whose hat is unbecoming, no matter if
she wears the handsomest gown pro-
curable
This spring fashionable millinery all
lows wide range for choice. One must
no longer wear hat tipped back from
the face if it is not becoming, nor down
over the eyes if one looks like scarce
crow So From among many there may
be shape chosen that will harmonic
with the shape of the head if the hair
be worn high or low, or if one have
Ratchet face or one as round and rosy
as an apple
The shapes are of many descriptions,
but marked favor is bestowed on all
sorts of headwear approaching the d.
rectoire and first empire styles either
in shape or mode of adornment. Toques
able tendency of many of the hats is
toward fat and broad effects.
The evolution of straw from the stiff,
unyielding braids to the soft, pliable,
thin, satin varieties has wrought a
pretty change in millinery, and beside
this the old fashioned lace straws are
revived again and twisted like silk into
the softest, lightest toques- Some of the
prettiest straws, aside from the yellow
tints, are woven in two shades of pale
fa,wn color, made up and trimmed with
loops and bows of the new glace rib
bon in the darker shade and fold Of
silk or velvet in some bright color tuck
ed under the brim with a small bunch
of flowers of the same tint at the back.
Colored satin straws in light green, pink
and blue and the tawny tone called kha-
XII are very much in evidence. A hat OF
the last mentioned color in crinoline
straw is three cornered shape formed
of tucks of straw alternated with tucks
of .tulle of the same color and trimmed
with three rosettes of tulle, one OF
| black, one of white and another Of the
khaki color. A wired bow of black vel
vet ribbon is a very effective trimming
for the light colored toques and espe
cially stylish on a draped toque OF
cream lace, one of the new adaptations
in millinery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
The EToN COAT.

The coats of fashion are the Elton and
the bolero. The latter is as a general
thing shorter than heretofore, many
only just reaching to below the bust
line; others, again, come to within a
few inches of the waist. The new DO
leros are some of them double breast
ed, buttoning with two handsome but
tons nearly under the arm Lapels dec
crate the vest and display the waist
underneath. Lapels of contrasting col
or are frequently worn and are often
adjustable, different sets being worn
with each bolero.
The Elton, which is so closely related
to the bolero. has far departed from its
English model. You see the so called
Elton cut high in the back. almost in a
curve, showing the belt and part of
the waist. You see it dipping in front
below the waist line, double breasted
and sporting wonderfully embroidered
lapels. Among the newest ideas of the
Elton variety are those made of black
silk, taffeta or peau de sole. They
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
WHAT TO Do.

Your potatoes may be ovefpoised till
they are broken and watery.
Remedy: Drain off all water possible.
Put them, still in the saucepan without
the lid, over the fire and stir about
we'll with a wooden spoon till the water
has evaporated and they have become
f1oury. Then see that there are no Jumps
left. Add salt, pepper, a nice lump of
butter or dripping and a little milk
Mix and heat well and serve as mash
ed potatoes.
Or it may be that the boiled fish has
suffered the same fate.
Remedy: Quickly remove skin and
bones, keeping the flesh in as large
flakes as possible.
Make an egg sauce precisely as you
intended to do for the boiled fish. Fut
the flakes into this and heat, but do not
stir. Arrange toast on a dish, sprinkle
with chopped parsley, pour in the fish
and serve as a fricassee.
Custards may have curdled from a
moments too long contact with the fire.
Remedy: To each pint of milk used
in the custard allow two teaspoonfuls
of cornstarch; mix with a little cold
milk and strain the curdled custard into
it. Stir over the fire and let it boil;
then add a beaten egg. sugar and fla
voring to taste and take off the fire at
once. Serve as originally intended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

ton being put on in fanciful designs
that give great possibility Of varying
the pattern and preparing something
that shall be at once both elegant and
novel in design.
Embroidery and tucks are combined
with very good effect. For the waists
intended to see severe service the per-
Gale, madras, Bingham, chambrays,
pique, khaki cloths and mercerized
madras are the most desirable fabrics.
For misses the simpler tucked waists
are preferred the collar most frequent
~ made of the same material as the
waist and contrasted with a narrow tie
finished with a little bow.
It is almost impossible to find a new
gown without epaulets. There is a gen
eral idea that the epaulets, by broaden
ing the line at the shoulders, give
more graceful outline to the form. In
most cases this is nonsense, for the
skillfuI dressmaker depends on padding
to give to a street costume the contour
which nature intended when she started
out to make a perfect figure over each
badly cushioned skeleton. Just yet few
very bizarre epaulets are seen, but
there is no doubt that we shall have
them in season. The most monstrous
things of the sort that I have noticed
yet were worn by one of the models of
a great dressmaker's shop with a gown
of beige. cloth made with a deep vest
and collar of lace over silk. The epau-
let's consisted of a three tier bustlelike
arrangement on the shoulders. The
skirt of this costume, by the way, was
very handsome one. 1t was made with
deep box plaits, stitched together above,
but haring open below to show a fan
like arrangement of small plaits. a
broad girdle of velvet encircled the
waist, the girdle broadened in front by
the use of a deep silver buckle.
Even on coats the epaulet effect is
striven for. On one of the steamer coats
prepared for very distinguished Gus
toner of the Maison Redfern the cloth
was allowed to fall back over the
sleeves in such a way as to form a
slight fold and in appearance suggest
| that it was perilously near dropping off
! and showing the undercoat of brilliant
| tartan.
Not long ago the Princess Mathilde
| Bonaparte celebrated her eighty-first
birthday. Beauty specialists would
make fortunes could they discover this
remarkable woman's secret for retain
ing her good looks.
Princess Mathilde was the cousin of
the Emperor Napoleon III and one of
the great beauties of her day. Napoleon
is said to have been very much in love
with her, and before he met Eugene
more than once laid his crown at the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

An afternoon tea cabinet may contain
the entire afternoon tea outfit of teapot.
sugar basin. cream jug, spoon holder.
slop bowl, tea caddy and cups and sau-
GERS.
Pretty, monogrammed silver spoons
and silver strainer are part of every
complete tea outfit. In making the bever-
age scald the teapot, and for moderate
" strong tea allow one teaspoonful of
the herb to half pint of freshly boiled
water Pour the water over the leaves
and for three or four minutes let it
stand where it will be just at the boil
ing point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

Half an ounce Of Lavender flowers and
half a teaspoonful of powdered cloves
make a cheap and delightful sachet.
To make the cutting up of beeswax
quite easy have a jug of boiling water
in which to dip your knife frequently
to keep it hot.
When making cold water starch, II
put to soak a few hours before mixing
it will be found to be much smoother.
Soak brooms in strong, hot salt and
water before using, and they will last
much longer, for this treatment tough
ems the bristles.
Bread crumbs cleanse silk gowns
when soiled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

reach almost or quite to the waist line
in the back and are only slightly longer
in front. They are lined usually in white
taffeta or satin, the revers so faced and
having over this lace, black, white or
champagne in tint. These will be very
smart with blouse fronts of chiffon and
worn with light cloth skirts in the
spring.
One of the latest notifications of this
popular jacket is the collarlesS Elton.
1t seems more adapted to summer gar
ments, but we all know that when the
cold weather goes the heat will come,
with little intermission of mild weather
between. The newer Etons are not only
collarless, but have the fronts with deep
curves toward the waist line. The
square of rectangular ends is a thing
of the past.
A notable feature this spring is the
prevalence of the soft and clinging fab
RIGS. Among the more elaborate and
elegant gowns which will make their
dubut later will be those of satin
de paris. This material belongs to the
crepe de chine and crepe de paris styles,
though the sheen is more lustrous and
crapelike weave not so discernible as in
these. 1t is we'll adapted for draping
and plating. Robes of this material
embroidered with silk and chenille, in
set with lace or applique with panne or
satin flowers, are sold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

Embroidery in chiffon and other thin
materials is a great feature Of the new
trimmings. Open embroidery, lace
beads, gold and silver thread and silk
are all employed and varsously. combin-
ed in these pretty novelties. Something
decidedly unique is a combination Of
lace and linen spangIes overlapping one
another in varying sizes and forming
different designs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

ed by a friend who would be offended if
her hospitality were seemingly sighted.
One should ask the hostess to pour the
hot tea over the slice Of lemon. Sugar
may be added, but not milk
When large quantity of tea for
household use is required, four or five
teaspoonfuls of tea leaves should be
placed in a muslin or cheesecloth bag
and sufficient water poured over it. Aft
er two or three minutes the bag should
be taken out. Tea made in this way
will not interfere with the most delicate
digestion. MARY KIRBY BEARD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

over this and slice of lemon is foated
on top of the cup.
China tea is the least harmful of the
different varieties. India tea is apt to
cause indigestion, especially if unmixed
with any other variety. A slice of lem
on served with tea will often reconcile
one to the unpalatable beverage offer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

shredded pineapple Allow the ingredi-
ents to stand until the mixture is dis
solved. When ready to serve. mix the
fruit juice with the tea and add quart
of apollinaris water and a box of fresh
berries.
Russian tea is served when freshly
brewed. One teaspoonfu1 of tea goes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
To Exterminate Ants.

To exterminate ants wiring out a
sponge in sugar and water and place
it on. plate in the room infested with
them. Very soon it will be covered with
ants, when it may be plunged in boil
ing water to get rid of them and used
again in the same manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

stead the handsomest tea sets are those
with all the cups and saucers to match
Odd pieces of historic china are great
ly priced. The beautiful cabinets for
the daintier pieces Of china are as suita-
Bile for drawing room as for dining hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

around which goes a single or double
row of hemstitching, with embroidered
corners.
Odd cups and saucers are not so often
seen as they were a few years ago. IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

Clean decanters with strips of coarse
brown paper and cold water. filling the
decanter quite full with the strips Tea
leaves, potato parings and shot are also
used, but nothing gives the polish of
brown paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

BRAIsED OXTAIL--Thoroughly wash the tail
and divide into four inch lengths Melt piece
Of butter in a stewpan till nicely Drowned. Peel
and divide two carrots, turnip and small on
ion and place in the bottom of a stewpan, then
add a slice of thin bacon and, lastly, the meat;
pour over all a teacupful of stock and bralse
slowly till the meat is cooked thoroughly, which
Will take four hours. Place the pieces Of tail on
a hot dish, strain and thicken the gravy and pour
Garnish with chopped parsley or gherkins
and serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

Ribbons to be used extensively in
trimming hats are most extremely wide
and of softast taffetas. Most bows are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

POTATO FRTTTFRs.-Mash six large, mealy po-
ts+oes- add an ounce Of butter. two well beaten
epgs nincb of salt. teaspoonful OF cinnamon
and an ounce of -four. Form into balls and fry
in deep. hot fat. Serve with sifted sugar sweet
sauce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

feet of his beautiful and brilliant cous-
in, who made no secret of the good ma
tured contempt which she felt for him.
For years she was the arbiter of fash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

EGG AND ARTICHoKE cRooUETTEs- Cut
two hard boiled eggs into small dice shaped
pieces and add to them half the quantity OF
cooked Jerusalem artichokes cut up in the same
way; then mix to a fairly stiff consistency with
some thick white sauce which has been well sea
soned. Roll out some paste to medium mex
ness and cut it into rounds about the SIZE OF 4
teaoup: place a spoonful Of the egg mixture on
half the paste, then fold it over; molsteh the
edges with cold water and press them together-
Dip the croquettes into some beaten egg. coFes
them thickly with bread crumbs and ny tneI IN
plenty of boiling fat Drain them we'll and serFs
garnished with parsley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
LUNCHEON OR TEA.

Welsh Rabbit. Egg and Artichoke croquettss.
Stewed Tomatoes. Caulihower Salad
Orange Jelly with Whipped Cream.
Angel Cake.
Tea. Cocoa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12

Allow one teaspoonful of tea to a
quart of boiling water for afternoon
tea. Let this stand until it is cold:
then strain Take a pint of sugar, the
juice Of three lemons, the juice of three
oranges and the pulp and juice of one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-12
DINNER.

DINNER.
Fruit.
Tomato Soup.
Braised Oxtsil. Baked Squash.
Mashed Potatoes. Cold Slaw-
French Bread. Sweet Potatoes.
Custard Pie.
Coffee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-09-13
HON. P. GRAY MEEK.

The Democrats of Pennsylvania may
well view with satisfaction the work
of their late state convention. The
gentlemen chosen to represent the
Democratic people of the common
wealth in the national convention Of
the party at Kansas City not only ex-
ercised potential influence ON the de-
liberations of the body, but took lead
ing part in the councils of the organ
ization. No state was more conspicu-
GUS than Pennsylvania and no delega-
tion contributed more to the splendid
work performed by that body in the
nomination of the candidates and the
adoption of platform which is mar
vel of strength and a masterpiece of
political literature.
The state convention was no more
happy in its selection of representatives
to the national convention than it was
wise and fortunate in it's nomination
for the office of auditor general. That
office is one Of the most important in
the state. More than any other, not
NNNNp'i"S 'hdt Va SONCiiioi, lic
tor general has power to serve the peo-
pie in the matter of protecting them
from unjust taxes. II Is the auditor
general who has the power to hold the
corporations to the fultillment of their
obligations to pay taxes, and it is a
mild criticism to say that in recent
years they have Jared well, while it
has fallen on the people to make up the
deficits resulting in consequence of le-
niency TO them.
In the person of their candidate for
auditor general, Hon. P. Gray Meek,
of Bellefonte, the Democratic represent
atives in convention assembled have
given the people of Pennsylvania the
best assurances of faithful discharge
of every public duty. For many years
and in various capacities he has served
the public and always with such fidel-
ity that he is trusted implicitly by all
who know him. He is a gentleman of
the highest character for integrity and
intelligence, and it may safely be said
that If he is elected every corporation
will be compelled to pay its just share
OF the taxes. That will be new de-
parture in fiduciary management in
Pennsylvania, but it will be fortunate
one
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-09-13

decision was largely brought about
by the published interview with
special envoy w. w. Rockhill Civ
ing views antagonistic to those held
by the Administration. Rockhlll
has denied the authenticity OF the
interview, but it is not believed that
the denial will save MIN from
speedy recall. Although stated IN
the most positive terms at the state
Department that nothing is 9th h2laIly
known Of the replies of the powers
TO Russia's proposal for the evacuc
alton of Pekin, there is plenty ol
evidence i'll sight that the Admins
tration knows the nature o! those
answers, whether it knows olhciaIIy
or unotficially; that it IS, III lac''
acting upon that knowledge. Long
messages were received this week
from Min ster Conger and Gen
Chaffee. The latter was made puoIlc
but not the former.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-09-13

that respect faithfully represents the
course of The party = " The re-
publican policy seeks a broader mon
etary basis. The worlds commerce
expands so rapidly-tbe value OF
paper currency and OF various credit
sustitutes for money, which must be
supported by the specie basis, has be-
come SO vast--that scarcely any can
be found to deny that commerce and
industry would be safer If the entire
stock of $5.7rr,345,ooo gold and $3,-
o39,s7 I,ooo silver IN the world (see
estimate of Director Of the Mint
Leech, Table Az could be freely EN-
ployed as a foundation, instead of
only part of that amount. AS mat
tiers stand in the great commercial
nations OF the world, the credit system
and the commercial exchanges now
rest upon the stock OF gold as the only
basis. A bi-metalic system would
render the commerce and industry of
these nations safer and more healthy.
Serious losses and great risks are in
cured through the constant disturb
ance of exchanges between gold-using
and silver-uslng countries. Even in
Great Britain, where gold monomet-
talism is worshipped as it is nowhere
else, the greatest statesmen and the
most powerful boards of trade are at
their wits end to discover some way
of escaping the frightful losses in com.
merce with the East which have this
very year involved great banks and
firms in ruin"
The platform adopted at Philadel-
phia, recently, is an entire change of
tune; 1t says:
"We declare our steadfast opposi-
tion to the free and unlimited coin
age of silver. We renew our allegiance
to the principle of the gold standard"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-09-13
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE.
Hon. n. X. Polk Named as the Democratic
Nominee OF Seventeenth District

The Democratic Congressional
Conference Of the Seventeenth Dis
trict, convened at the Lyndhurst Ho-
tel, Shamokin, Monday afternoon.
The following conferrees wete chosen
by MI. Polk
Montour County:-Alex. Blllmeyer,
Washingtonvllle; E. w. Peters, Dan
vile.
Columbia County:-John G.. Nc
Henry, Benton; John G.. Hartman,
Bloomsburg.
Sullivan County Geo. F. Streiby,
Dushore ; John Flynn, Laporte.
Northumberland County: - DR..
Hum mel, Watsontown NJ. Croninger,
Shamokin
Mr.. Polk, who was the unanimous
choice of Montour and Columbia
counties, defeated H. E. Davis in
Northumberland county, who later
withdrew IN Sullivan county, where he
had also registered. This gave the
entire district to Mr. Polk. who was
Monday declared the Democratic
nominee.