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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07
DECORATIVE TREATMENT OF THE WINDOWS OF HOUSE.

general idea that extensive shopping
is prohibitive except to the favored
few.
Many of the curtains are in the
finest swiss applique on strong net,
the designs being in various styles. to
suit different furnishings. One of
these is "the bay leaf which has a
simplicity calculated to give the best
effect of the elegance and quality of
the fabric. In every curtain simple
design gives the best result, but it
must be the simplicity of q style, and
herein lies the difficulty.
Another of the curtains is worked in
the soutache, or raised a little, which
is singularly effective. and others have
renaissance, Arabian and guipure laces
on net grounds. The yitrage or mar
row curtain, which fits tightly over
the window frame, has been very skill
fully treated; also the .bonne femme
and the brise bise e
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ders, where the ends are clasped by
fancy jeweled pins Fawn net and che
Mile were combined in the making of
one of the loveliest neck pieces I've en-
countered. The box plated net ruff1e
ended in long strands of chenille which
were weighted by rosettes of net and
reached the bottom of the skirt. The
emu, as we'll as the ostrich, is pressed
into the service of the boa. A mingling
of the two plumages is not only novel,
but beautiful. In it's prettiest form the
ostrich fronds are arranged to encircle
the throat, and the soft down of the
other bird forms very full short tails
ending with ostrich pompons. A new
idea is to scatter single petals of roses
over plating of white tulle. The ends
of tulle are also sprinkled with petals,
which fall in airy clouds from the
throat downward.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the English
society actress, has created a furore in
dress circles by appearing in the first
symbolic toilets to be seen on the Lon
| don stage. AS the triumphant diva,
| Magda, she wears a clinging empire
gown of pale rose crepe de chine, en-
| broidered with pale tinted flowers in
raised chiffon. The bodice draperies are
clasped with two enormous turquoises
upon the breast and two gorgeous but
| terfiies in brilliants. Great chains of
turquoises and pearls fall from her
shoulders to her knees, and in her
cloudy dark hair she wears diamond
comb shaped like a, Russian tiara Her
breakfast robe is frou frou OF pink
muslin and lace, confused with flow
ing coat of real lace embroidered with
patches of silver. The little under
frock is confined with deep sash of
silver lace, and there are clever touches
of pale blue where the ample collar
meets in the front as a finish to the
pretty elbow sleeves. Then, for the later
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afford the originals. do without and
content yourself with something which
is what it processes to be.
Don't tie bows on the backs of your
chairs. sf7a )
Don't paint wreaths of flowers upon
your drawing room looking glasses.
Don't indulge in art muslin draperies.
Don't paint your windows at all They
are easier kept clean If without such
characterization.
Don't imagine that a plenitude of
furniture means well furnished house.
1t does nothing of the sort. e
Don't waste your money on a drawing
room sideboard ESQ called. And if you
are unfortunate enough to possess one
already don't overload it with cheap
china ornaments.
Don't buy cheap saddlebag, velvet or
plush furniture.
Finally, buy the least amount of fur
niture you can do with, and let it be of
as simple design as possible, and your
house is sure to be we'll furnished.
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The bonnie femme" is closely plait-
ed to within few inches OF the hem
and then allowed to flow out, like the
skirts Of the same name. 1t is usu-
ally made in silk or equally delicate
material and trimmed with lace and
applique.
The short curtain called brise bise
is very appropriate for the small
easement window and can be made in
cream silk embroidered in guipure or
in muslin treated in like fashion.
A great novelty in a blind of the
"bonne femme order is a fine holland
richly embroidered or trimmed with a
soft flounce of muslin, this portion be-
ing left to adorn the window when
the blind is drawn up.
For bedroom window the fieur-de-
lis and trellis design makes charm
ing curtain. 1t is on kilmarnock lace,
which is durable and pretty and has
the advantage of being inexpensive.
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a n UGH has been written about the
MI grandeur of the effort of Eng
lvl lish and American women in
time of war on behalf of wound
ed and dying soldiers. But, withal, it
seems only just to the level headed
women, whose services have been of
untold value, to give some explana-
ton of the words of a famous physician
who recently spoke in public of the
plague of women that has been rem
dering South Africa intolerable and the
lot of many of the wounded most I'M
happy one.
Few persons are ignorant of the fact
that there are in the world large
number of people who are ever ready to
become frantic with an unwise passion
if given the smallest excuse for it. 1t
is not at all uncommon to find persons
who would at once assume, if you were
to denounce a certain woman, that you
were holding up the whole SEX to exc
Grafton. Without any intended offense,
| it has been pointed out that some friv-
olous women have been exceedingly
| tiresome and offensive at the Cape. The
| outcry was even greater than antici-
| pated, and many people have written
| to the papers denouncing Mr.. Treves
| for abusing the loyal and devoted
nurses who have gone out to care for
| the wounded and soothe the last mo-
ments of dear relatives who have suf-
fered the penalties of war. This accu-
sation is uncalled for, for Mr.. Treves
is not guilty of the charge against
him. He has simply told the truth
Good women are blessing to the
| world the greatest BLESSING the world
has ever known, but frivolous women
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07
wooING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.

The difficulties of a lover in Brazil are
many. On Sunday evening he is well
coined into the bosom of his beloved s
family and is received in the parlor,
where a row of chairs extends along the
four walls. The chairs are occupied by
the family, and in the presence OF all
and in the midst of general converse
ton the unfortunate young man is sup
posed to do his wooing. IT he desires to
take his fiancee to the theater her fam
lily accompany her, and they walk on
ahead. leaving him to follow.
1t is not regarded as correct for the
young people ever to be alone, and, OF
course, the natural result is that clan
destine wooing is very usual.
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by surprise ana
revive antiquat-
ed pieces of
jewelry. This
is we'll illustrate
ed in this new
coin holder. The
chain purse and
the chain brace
let have both
seen their day,
strictly speak
ing. but intro
duced in this
new com bina-
ton it is ex-
pected that they
will have a new
lease of life.
The chain is
heavy, with
large links, while
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der of things. 1t is made with deep
brim, composed of many little frills Of
cream colored straw falling one over
the other, like the petals of a flower.
The crown is draped with a handker-
chief of net and real lace applique.
This is tied in very graceful fashion
on the left side and caught in the center
with big knot of black velvet drawn
through. a diamond clasp. Under the
brim there are clusters of pale pink
roses surrounded by green leaves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07

TN DESCRIBING midsummer modes
1t seems quite the proper caper to
/ begin at the head and take UP first
the subject of hats. Without doubt
the double and triple brimmed cha
peaux are the most charming novelties
the milliners have evolved in years. A
shape carried out in black taffeta with
the upper brim raised very considera-
bly, and the lower deeply indented over
the eyes, was bewitchingly becoming
to the wearer, but when held in the
hand seemed curiously grotesque pro-
duction. This style of brim is accom-
panied by the low fiat crown which, in
this instance, was crumpled and tied
about with a length of blue taffeta
punched up at one side into a huge but
tall rosette. %
Sometimes crinoline straw, or erin,
as it is technically called, composes
five or six brims, and the hat complete
looks like a huge flower set on the
head. The tiny blossoms that are worn,
such as forgetmenots and pansies. are
used in profusion, and grass and leaves
are in equally great demand. Toques
made of rose leaves and roses form
brilliant masses of color, and when
worn with gray dress or with one of
the now fashionable beige hues produce
an especially stunning effect. When
4 the roses are pink, they serve a double
purpose and emphasize the announce
ment that pink is the leading millinery
color.
In millinery there is more scope for
originality in one way and less in an
other than in any other branch of
dress affairs. The number of straws is
legion, and SO are the flowers and trim
mings available. The lines of the cha
peau. however must be built very care
fully, and then the hat has to be put on
i in just the one becoming way. 1t is
SO easy to spoil an effect and effect is
everything. A slight tilt or wrongly
adjusted indentation may mar the
beauty of the most handsome creation;
SO beware. The prettiest millinery at
present takes the picture form, crum-
pied into graceful lines and decorated
with soft pompon feathers or flowers
of delicate character.
Seasonable hats, however, may be d.
vided into two distinct classes-the
low fiat crown with triple brim and the
varying tall crown built on a network
of fine wire. Then, again, the double
brim variety has its variations. Some
times the brims are composed of straw,
each an inch above the other, and,
again. chiffon circular founces, which
are called petticoats, numbering three
or five, flop negligently about the face.
OF the tall kind, those that are indented
and bend down over the hair in the
back, coming low over the face, are
the most popular. The hats illustrated
show the newest shapes, as well as di-
: VefSity in modes of trimming
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COMPOSER OF aANNIE LAunrE..


In the death of the composer Of the
popular air annie Laurie" has passed
away woman of remarkable charac-
ter, one who chung to old time manners
and customs and clever musician.
Oddly enough, the music to Annie
Laurie" was originally composed by
Lady John Scott Spottiswoode for, other
words. She eventually altered the ball
lad to suit her music. In 1886 she mar
ried Lord John Montague-D Douglas
Scott, and she lived to enter upon her
ninety first year.
Her mother was greataunt of the
late General Wauchope. 1T was after
the death of her only brother the heir
to the Spottiswoode estates. that Lady
Jane decided to attach her maiden
name to that of Scott.
The death of her husband seemed to
affect her strangely For years she act
ed as il he We're still alive. She had
his chair set for him at every meal,
when she travelled his luggage contin-
ued.to go with her own, and many ware
| the letters she wrote to him, as ic abs
sent on journey and by and by to ba
expected home.
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ed. One of the
novel inventions
recently placed
upon the mar
ket is a contriv-
ance for cook
ing eggs at the
table. The de-
sired delicacy of
this most COM
mon of all dish
es is SO seldom
attained by the
ordinary house,
hold cook that
this egg steam
er has been uni
versally w l.
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A FEATHERLEss HAT.

The retirement of birds feathers from
feminine millinery will tax the invent
i've power of the feminine mind, so
long dependent on plumage. to decorate
women's hats. The tasteful toque in
the sketch is an example of the new or
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07
MODISH PARAsOLS.

sunshades are less fussy and overtime
med. Some Of the prettiest styles have
silk or satin de chine foundations and
are embroidered and display insertions
of black or white lace worked on the
borders in fancy design. This idea is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07
A NOVEL EGG STEAMER.

The custom of preparing delicate
foods at table is growing rapidly, and
to meet the demands of the mistress
who is acquainted with the science of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07

Ceil lieu Jul III
a long range OF
delicate tones
and looks par
ticularly we'll in
turquoise blue,
EN- broi d e L e d
with black or
white over pale
pink, Other silk
s unss h AIDES in
1--WE, blue
pink, green, etc.
have openwork
embroidery min
gled with four
rows of lace
braid,
One Of the
newest and most
C h a r m i n 6 / s
shown in the
sketch. This lit
tie parasol is
made in white
silk, yelled with
L.A
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-07
l-HE decorative treatment of the
window as regards Its curtains
has long been either willfully

II
window as regards Its curtains
i has long been either willfully
neglected or miserably misun-
, derstood-that is to say, the design of
a curtain has gone for nothing, and
1t has not been sufficiently recognized
as necessary that it should always be
in character with the furnishing of
the room as we'll as with the partic-
ular style of the window itself. For
tunately, with the increased interest
now taken in the general decoration
of our homes has come a change for
the better in such matters, of which
the new designs give pleasing proof.
Curtains are now made which will
satisfy even the most fastidious taste,
the grace and beauty of many of the
designs far surprising anything OF
the kind produced before. We find
exquisite work at most moderate
prices, which entirely refutes a very
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coined It comes in both plated and
sterling 5silverware, and the price varies
accordingly. The steamer contains a
double boiler, to which an alcohol lamp
supplies the necessary heat. By this
simple device it is possible to prepare
the food so that it will appeal to the
palate Of every member of the house
hold.
New linen is very hard to work upon,
and If not previously rubbed with yell
low soap is apt to break needles.
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the purse is one of the most artistic of
those that have been SO popular during
the past two seasons.
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A NEW COIN HOLDER.

A combination of two commonplace
will often take novelty seekers
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WOMAN
AGAINST
WOMAN.

n n UGH has been written about the
mi grandeur of the effort of Eng
lvl lish and American women in
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-24
REGARDED WITH SUSPICION.


PARIS. Oct 2s.-There is considerable
mystery regarding the health of the
French minister at Picking, NJ Pichon.
The French government has received.
through the Chinese minister here. cable
message from II Hung Chang. saying
that NJ. Pichon is sick. and suggesting
that the French government appoint an
other plenipotent!ary. The French min
lister OF foreign affairs, NJ Delcasse, hav-
ing received the same day dispatch
from NJ. Pichon which did not refer to
chang's suggestion is open to suspicion,
and has cabied 10 NJ Pichon on the sub
ject, The latters reply has not yet been
received.
The Temps which is a semi-offciai or
gan, says. under a London date:
The belief IN diplomatic circles Is that
the Anglo-German agreement Is purely
mutual guarantee against either country
selling fhe Yangtse valley. Germany.
even II not in an economic crisis. is at
least In serious embarrassments. owing to
the considerable overproduotion brought
about by the enormous Industrial ma
chncry which she has created at great
cost She therefore. seeking commercial
outlets. cast her eyes on China. and es-
peciaiiy on the Yangtae valley. and fear
ing England might attempt TO seize the
ysngtse valley, she signed the published
agreement. Diplomats are convinced that
no secret clause exists. The third article
applies TO the eventuaiity OF Russia den-
niteiy seizing Manchur!a. In which case
Germany and England would divide the
Yangtse valley. But there are reasons
to believe this Will not occur. because
Russia Is determined not to seize Man
chUria"
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Most Are Bonn Fta~ and hviag ON
Their Locations.

Special Disrasrh 20 the p0st.Tnteliig e. arsr.
GRAND FORKS, n. c.. Oct 23~.The
iseatsou survey ~ the proposed railway
between Grand Fnrks and Republic to.
day reached a poigi sixteen miles south
~ the international boundary Hire This
enterprise ~ being promoted by Ex-S8n-
afar Warner Miller. 81 New York. and
Clarence J. McCuaig.
The driver 81 the Republic stage re-
r,nrfA that nearly an the humeefsaders
uehh larafea er the C1iFilie reservation.
sfser the armrirg ~ the Herth half for
uMfti e7neuf On October ~ are hauRfide
and that the majority have erected sub
sfaafaai sharks and are residing on their
raxn.sarsfve iecn tons
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PACIFIC MAIL ABSORBED.
GOES To CONTROL OF MIR. HARRI-
MAN AND THE vANDERBILTs.
Meaning of Deal IL a Continuous
Line From the Atlantic to the
Pacific and 10 the Far East-Mr.
vanderbiirs Cherished Project.

NEW YORK, Oct A-The Times says:
Control of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company changes. f. II. Hartman sue
ceeds Coils p. Huntington. Mr.. Hartman
and his colleagues have taken over a ma
jority Of the Pacific Mall capital stock.
Identified with Mr.. Hartman in this new
big deal-one of international significance
lis William X. Vanderbilt SeQusls soon
TO follow VIII have far-reaching conse-
quence.
Under Mr.. Huntington's direction the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company was a
tender to his Southern Pacific interests,
its operations subordinate to Mr.. Hunting
tons great railway system. In its new
control the company will have scope never
hitherto contemplated The acquisition OF
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
makes possible the immediate accomplish
ment OF Mr. vanderbilt's cherished plan
virtually under one management-irom
the Atlantic through to the Pacific coast
and thence direct TO the far East.
Continuous transportation
The New York Central system, linked
70 the Union Pacific by the Chicago
already possessed, will now connect with
Pacific Mail steamships for continuous
transportation service TO China and jap
an Philippine trade Is also, OF course,
to be Incidentally competed for.
Under Mr.. Harriman's control--control
In which w. X. Vanderbilt directly par
ticipates--the Pacific Mail Steams lip
Company's affairs will be revolutionized.
More steamships--not one or two, but
many--wili be forthwith added to the COM
rae~'s service Most OF them viii be for
Asiatic trade.
y. a. se disclosed that James J. Hill
OF the Great Northern railway, Is also In
tcrested in Mr. Harriman's project Mr..
and Mr.. Hartman have come into
close af1iliation In Chicago 4 Alton and
the Burlington q Ohio reorganization un-
dertakings. and Mr.. Hartman is credited
with giving more heed to Mr.. Hills rail-
way counsel than that Of any other trans
portation authority OF the country.
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DEATH or A PIONEER.


Special Dispatch TO the pust-i eiixencer.
ASTORIA. Or, Oct 2S.-S r. Mexican.
an old pioneer OF this state. having croHs-
cd tho plains IN l47 when but a boy 81
ssyen years OF age. died az bis home In
this city saturday evening from q stroke
OF paralysis following long period OF
three married daughters and two sons
survive him. The daughters sire: Mrs.
Eliza Bsli ~ Seattle: Mrs Aifrnd 4
Lee and Mrs Minnie Gum. Of this city.
Mr. Mexican was a very weii-knnwn
and highly respected citizen. and leaves
a large ctrcit ~ friends throughout the
Northwest. He was an active member %
the Pioneer and Historical society. and
~ the American Order Of United Work.
men. under whnse auspices the funeral
exercises were held yesterday.
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JOHN SHERMAN.
May 10. 1879.
ne4ohar n lan0

s.,uenfatives Of the Loyal Legion.
!. .<trb organisation the secretary was
!. ~ter, and Of the Sons OF the Ameri-
" Ssyejusion viii be present at the
.-Gsss tomorrow. Special invitations to
NJ IL ssrvices here have been extend
y = ths following friends. In addition to
~ e whom personal and general In
.s1Iues hays bean issued: Mrs. Grant
s7 m. Bartoris. Mr.. and Mrs. John p.
rS1reen. Mrs. Robert Anderson and
u Anderson, Mrs. Audenreid. Mrs,
- Parker Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. John
srrsn. ex-senator and Mrs. Quay and
y 6avtsry and Mrs. John w. Foster.
~ rain bearing the remains and tho
~ o. the family and friends ac-
nnying them is expected to arrive
r 1nssdsId ct 10 o'clock Thursday MORN
- me services In the church there
- y held At o'clock In the afternoon.
aestor HAwiey IL unable to be present
7 ~ services here to act as paiibearer
y Justice A. y. Hagner, Of the district
c~ma court. will take his place.
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Powder Clause Made Clear.

WlLk EsBAhRE. Pa, oct. ss--At 4
o'clock this afternoon the Lehigfr and
Wiikesbarre Coal Company posted tho
following notice.
Referring TO he notice posted October
!. In addition TO the reduction OF 81 "
per keg for powder, ~ per cent. win be
added to the price Of car TO make the
adv arre OF 10 per cent. as proposed"
AT o'clock men started on their
ROUNDS TO post the same notice at the
collieries OF the Delaware and Hudson
Company II is believed tina; the Lehigh
Valley Company and the individual oper-
ators Will make tho same announcement.
The notices do not mention how long the
advance is to stand
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Awaiting Action of Operators.

HAZLEToN. Pa, Oct. 22.--Around the
headquarters OF the United Mine Workers
today the belief was unanimous that the
end OF the strike will come within a
very short time
President Mitchell. notwithstanding con-
trary reports, has set no date for calling
on the strike. AS soon as all the uperat-
ors signify their willingness TO pay ten
per cent. advance In wages until April the
national executive board will be called
In session to vote on ending the contest
President Mitchell appears 10 be more
anxious about the Delaware. Lackawan-
ma and Western and the Delaware and
Hudson Coal companies than any others.
These companies have taken such a
prominent part in the strike that Ii Is
believed as soon as they post supple
mental notices the other operators will
fall into line.