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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
NEW OUTDOOR COSTUMES.

For outing suits the banded bolero Is
of a certainty going to find much ia
vor. These jaunty little Jackets are 50
universally becoming. On the other
hand, the regulation outing coat I'M
doubtedIy tends to greater length OF
basque, and at the same time secures q
gracious elegance and length of waist.
The skirts beneath these are laid in
fat folds at the back, whereas the
skirts destined to be surmounted by a
banded bolero frequently have the full
ness stitched into tiny tucks for a
short distance down, and others, again.
display two single box plaits.
Carefully Weighing the merits OF an
these adjus tments, am inclined to
grant the palm to the fat folds. really
an inverted box plat. A skirt nodded
literally to the hips and with just sufh-
cient flow at the hem to permit comfort
in walking, is ideal for golfing, with the
added comfort of an entrance and q
pocket at the left side.
The dearest little vests are RESPONSE
BILE for the smart relieving note in
many a simple outdoor costume. These
small vests mostly turn back with re-
vers at the top over a coat or bolero,
left guiltless of the like adjuncts for
the formers convenience. Completing
most effectively a very dark blue mix
ture tweed was a simulated vest OF
ivory cloth, opening with longish revers
or 1apels to show facings of butcher
blue linen, these facings secured at
their outer edge by small pearl shirt
buttons and holes.
On a rather light pepper and salt
sufting-how perennially smart is this
combination-very rough and work.
manlike in appearance, but in reality
incredibly light, there came as a note
of novelty pipings of white kid, collar
facing of the same being strapped over
in a light scroll design with black silk.
1t was an exceptionally chic gown alto
gether, although the very essence OF
simplicity in outline.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

them things of beauty, If not joys, for
ever. They are by no means comfortable,
for they have a trick of crawling up
the back after they have been worn
awhile, and it is positively disastrous
to lean against a chair
The box plated bolero at its best was
seen on a gown of gray cloth shown at
Doucet's A deep corselet of velvet
peeped out from under the jacket. Over
the shoulders the coat was draped with
a collar of cream lace. A plated bodice
of silk was worn under the Jacket, and
a band of lace from underneath cross
ed the skirt.
Another novelty in Jackets was
double bolero. The upper one was very
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

which point two wide windows were
put in, leaving space for a broad wooden
panel between. A shelf and panels
were put under the windows. Tiny
diamond shaped panes of tinted glass
were set in the frames, which were so
fixed that either the upper or lower
sash could be swung back on a hinge.
This in summer admitted a great deal
more fresh air than would have been
possible with ordinary window.
Above the windows was stretched a
rich portiere that fell in long, graceful
folds to the floor. Ruffied swiss cur
tains were draped on one side OF each
window. Opposite the center of the
windows stood small table, on which
was set fancy china lamp, covered
with a tinted shade.
An invalid's room. by the addition of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
BLACK satin Empire Gown.

A pretty black satin empire gown
had the fullness at the black laid in a
shaped vatican plat, held in the center
of the figure by wide bow of black
satin ribbon, this completed by a tiny
bolero of tinted guipure, cut in a small,
square back and front and supplied
with long, close fitting sleeves to the
elbow, where they met sleeveless of
plisse mousseline de sole. And for
wear round the throat was provided q
high collar of white chiffon passed
through diamond slides, the whole af-
fair asserting itself as in the best sense
recherche.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

coming season the choice may vary be-
tween cluny, guipure, Russian and
French laces. Black lace is so striking
in combination with other colors that it
is pleasant to hear that large quanti-
ties of it are used in the making of the
advance winter gowns.
Instead of green wells, that looked so
odd in the spring, blue silk wells are
draped over the hats. The color is one
of the peculiar shades of French blue,
and to sallow faces is not any more be-
coming than green.
The autumn bolero and Elton Jacket
have undergone modification in shape.
Boleros are now cut very short, to-show
underneath soft loose blouse. Some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

1t is curious to recall that the late re-
GREETED King Humbert had the craze
for jewels which is usually supposed to
be the especial Characteristic of women
folk. and, seeing that the usages Of
modern society forbid mere man to be-
deck himself unduly beyond the realms
of eastern barbaric magnificence, the
king let his tastes have sway in filling
Queen Margherita's jewel cases, and it
is said the poor, widowed queen pos
sesses the most representative show of
jewels that any European sovereign
can show. The table d'hote at fash
ionable French watering place in
stances, by the way, how comparative
ly moderate Americans are in this gen.
tie art of adornment. Every woman
and girl of continental or transatlantic
nationality seems to glitter at all points
with gems. They all, without excep-
ton, wear diamond or pearl earrings
quite large now, some are-their hands
are covered with rings and three or
four bangles on each wrist are the mer-
est ordinary allowance, while chains
hung with charms, brooches in half
dozens and jeweled chatelaines or chain
purses jangle at every step of these
extensively equipped persons Some
body's jewel case was looted at for
eign hotel a short time ago, by the way.
and the thief made off with $4,000
francs worth of precious stones.s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR.

Tulle bows appear under many chins,
and ruf1es are having wide patronage.
Some novelties have been brought out
this last week in the form of ruff1es in
white and color, the upper ruche color
ed, the lower white. Far more fash
ionable than the black and white are
the white ruff1es trimmed with the COL
or of the toilet. They are more becom-
ing than the dead white but not so
much SO as the soft black silk and chif-
fon ones which bear the name of Pier
rot and are an exact duplicate of the
rufus worn by the heroes of that name.
Such rufus are quite charming on tall,
long necked woman, but, unhappfly,
not on those having a short neck, for
they are simply smothered in them.
A dainty little novelty to a lace
neckband which halls from the French
capital is black cravat, tied in a knot
and edged with gold fringe or passed
through a gold slide. Such lace looks
very pretty on foulards and other thin
fabrics, pointed in the front instead of
straight, as in a yoke, and very often
accompanying a fichu folded round the
shoulder line
The able stock is made of wired lace
set with a couple of shaped bands of lace
like those ecclesiastics sometimes wear.
Indeed, the whole thing is fashioned on
the form of a priests collar. During
the hot weather many dresses have
been made with no collar bands at all,
the bands being replaced by a scarf
placed twice round the throat. Some
women use the very soft tulle and tie
the bow under one ear, but this is a
style that requires to be well worn
The more close fitting the collar band
the more fashionable. We are veering
away from the high mantle collars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

harmonizes well with the rather anti
quated designs that the couturieres are
resurrecting for their new models
Never were handkerchiefs prettier
than now. The sheerest linen and cam
brio are used as foundations, and the
most cobwebby of laces for beautifica-
ton. insertions intricately shaped
and richly embroidered monograms
make even the tiny glove hand
kerchief seem an extravaganza. The
latter, by the way, is one of the results
of the pocketless skirt. 1t is about six
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

high at the back, is of black silk piped
with white and has two white silk but
tons crossed with chenille either
side, and similar to the other three
which adorn the front. AS a finish at
the back are double loops and knots,
two coming above and two longer ones
below the waist, while the picturesque
semibell sleeves are cut up at the back
sleeve, finished with an inch band of
the silk and Garibaldi undersleeve of
black net. Such dress could be quite
inexpensively carried out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

| filed with ordinary paned sashes. On
the sill were plants and the wicker
basket of the invalid's pet kitten An
aquarium, in which swan some tiny
goldfish. was swung in one of the win
dows and the gilded cage of a canary in
another.
Some of the plants were tall, feath-
cry ferns and palms, while others were
climbers Bright hued flowers, too,
dow sills were low, so that the invalid
on her good days could be lifted to the
easy couch beside the windows and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

Boil three-fourths of a pint of new
milk; put a level teaspoonful of flour
into a cup with the yolk of an egg.
Mix well together. adding little sugar
When the milk boils, draw it back
from the fire, and as soon as it has
cooled a very little pour the boiling
milk on it, stirring briskly, so that it
may not be lumpy. Pour back into the
saucepan and heat over the fire, stir
ring one way, till the egg thickens- 1t
must not boil. or it is spoiled. When
cold, it is ready for USE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

OF them are laid in box pIaits and hang
in loose and ungraceful lines in front.
The plaits are trimmed with braid or
appliQues of lace to give them a less
bare and unpicturesque appearance
Rows of lace set between the plaits are
another modification of the loose box
plated Dolero. The short, tight fitting
boleros are cut with points in front
and with the lower edge quite straight.
Rows of stitching alternated with but
tons or applications of braid make
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

which no window opened. the one side
window at the end of the row giving
her view of that part of the land
scape- Each window was furnished
with a thick shade. On the invalid's
bad days, when these were drawn, the
room was darkened as thoroughly as
with shutters Muslin curtains on or
binary occasions were all that was
needed to modify the light.
A small hall bedroom, ill ventilated.
as such rooms generally are. was made
habitable by turning the end of the
room opening over the street into
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
HaIf Mourning Costume.

One of the prettiest of half mourn
ing gowns is made of finest black face
CLOTH The skirt has two bias bands two
inches deep of black glace silk, piped
with white round the hem, the lower
one outlining it. A fitting vest of white
silk, with white chiffon frilled jabot,
sets off a very chic bolero, the edge of
which, likewise the white silk revers, is
skirted with a three-quarter inch band
of white silk crossed in lattice design
with black chenille. The collar, coming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

Lemon juice and milk well rubbed in
make an excellent polish for brown
shoes. Afterward rub with a soft dust
er. Stains may be removed by rubbing
with methylated. spirit. Polish after
ward either with the lemon Juice and
milk or with the following cream. One
ounce of muriatic acid, half an ounce
of alum, half an ounce of spirits of
lavender. half an ounce of gum arabic
and half an ounce of slximmilk-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

coats is worn q delicately fine fchu or
bow of lace, net or chiffon, which gives
a touch of smartness to the open space
at the throat, where a line of white col
lar of soft material should show.
Laces of string color are not pretty,
considered individually, but, combined
with some bright fabric, there is no room
for criticism of their charms They look
especially well under artificial light
Laces and nets have not yet seen the
end of their popularity, and for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

inches square and is made of material
as diaphanous as can be turned out by
expert loom workers 1t should match
the gown. Change in color of costume
for the ultra chic woman necessitates
change in color of handkerchief. The
bit of cambria or linen is carried stuffed
into the palm of the glove or into the
sleeve. CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

shadows of the houses on either side
kept the room gloomy even at midday.
1t happened that the tenant was of
some years standing, and the landlord
was willing to humor the lady of the
house when the suggestion was made
to let more light into the room. The
housewife obtained an idea of what
she wanted from the decorator and sue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

Meat may be preserved by powdered
sugar as well as salt, and many peo-
pie prefer the former, for it absorbs
less of the nutritive substances and
flavor of the meat than salt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

Sash finishes are in favor again, and
there are many foulard and mousseline
de sole dresses with long chiffon frilled
and gathered sashes, which are a dis
tinct improvement if the back of the
skirt is quite plain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

depressing. Light has a wonderful in
fiuence in changing the appearance of a
room. A wide sill was run along un-
der the row of windows, which were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

look out on the outside world. A clever
arrangement of mirrors permitted her
to see what was going on below and
down the street in the direction toward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
DINNER.
Green Pea Soup.
Stewed Breast of Mutton Boiled Rice.
Potatoes. Carrots.
Celery Salad.
Rely Poly Pudding.
Coffee.

GREEN PEA sOUP.-Get half peck Of green
peas; shell them Wash the pods in two or three
waters and put them to boil with quart Of
water, a sprig of mint, salt and few pepper
corns. When the pods quite tender-the wa
ter viii have reduced to almost half-rub all
through a wire sieve. Thicker If necessary with
butter, pepper and salt to taste. Serve with tiny
fried croutons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

Stitched silk hats are being worn,
trimmed with a little black velvet and
a couple of quilts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

CUCUMBERS A LA JOSEPH1NE.-Take one Gu
cumber, three ounces of cooked chicken, six
small mushrooms, gill Of white sauce, half
gill of aspic, half a gill Of cream, pepper salt,
nutmeg and chopped parsley Pound all the in
gradients together in a mortar very thoroughly
and place on ice. Cut the cucumber into two
inch lengths and carefully the inside
without spelling the shells. The inside may be
pounded with the other ingredients. Make eight
brown bread crcutons, put cucumber shell
each, fill it with the iced mixture, sprinkle lit
tie coralline pepper each and garnish with
parsley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29

BEEF BALLS.-Mince some cold, underdone
beef and add to it equal quantity of bread
crumbs soaked in gravy. Season the mixture with
little chutney, chopped onion, parsley, pepper
and salt. To every pint of the above add two
eggs, the yolks and whites whipped separately.
Heat all in saucepan, stirring it until the mix
ture leaves the bottom Of the pan; then turn on
to fiat dish till cold Make the beef into balls
Dip into rich frying batter and cook till golden
color. Drain very dry and serve arranged on a
dolly Scatter over all chopped parsley and lem
peel and serve very hot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
Photo by schloss. New York.
THE SIDE-PART COUTURE.

The photograph shows Miss Helen Ber-
tram, prima donna of the ''Foxy CUTLER
Opera company, with the latest Paris
couture, with a side part and curl over
the forehead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
LUNCHEON Or TEA.

JOnSOTnTne.
Cucumbers la Josephine. Buttered EggA
Grilled Mutton Potato RissoleA
Riee Cream Molds.
Tea. Cocoa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-29
A New Fad--COntinuOuS Windows

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
SPANISH H-AMERICANS
IN SECRET SESSION.
velop Commerce Between spain
and Latin America.

MADRID Nov 1.-THE secret sessions
Of the Spanlsh-American congress VIII
begin tomorrow They VIII be devoted 70
a study OF various propositions for the
development Of the commercial relations
between spain and Latin America.
The press today warmly welcomes the
delegates. in language which is circuri-
spect showing no hostility toward the
United States but upholding the necessity
Of the unity OF the Latin family in
America
At yesterdays session OF the congress
Senor Sierra, the delegate from Mexico,
emphatically disclaimed the idea that
there was incompatihility between the
present congress and the one that would
be held In Mexico in October Of next year.
for the purpose Of discussing customs du-
ties among all the American nations. He
expressed the hope that yhe two con-
crosses would result In benefit not only 10
all the nations IN the Western hemisphere,
but to all humanity as well. adding that
universal blessings would follow II com
pulsory arbitration for differences be-
tween nations should result.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
FEATURES OMITTED
BY COLOGNE GAZETTE
Cologne cssesse rubit.h~s what II
said to B~ sn Inspired
NarrafIve

BERLIN, Nny. il.-~Foilovtns ls the fnll
text ~ the statement. evidently gnsplr-
ed. tn the Cologne Gazette of SATURDAY..
ms to the understanding reached hv ths
representatives nf ia. powers in peklns
regarding this Chinese settlement,
-Four rorisurs het~een the ensoys IN
fsking for the purpose ~ agreeing npon
the fundamentals for peace neeotlattan.
with The Chinese plcnipotentiarios proceed
faycrably ln The whole series az import.
ant points
IAN agreement has been reached boz
tween the powers, particularly REGARDING
the punishment ~ the main cniprita, this
nandarina and princes. also regarding the
witnessing ~ the execution ~ such an.
isbmsuis hy representatives ~ the pow
erE. also reRnfdlng lte rrsDripie ~ pas.
ing damages 90 ibe several Raserumpnsa
FOR the c1et ~ the China expeditions.
and for damages sustained BY private
persons and MISSIONS. aisa regarding fbe
permanent EtaftcninK ~ sHfitrienf guards
for she reklnG legations mlaJ regarding
tho rsging ~ the Tn&e fartA ana analiy.
fearainR the maintenance - secure and
regular communication DetNseu raklnx
aud the scashBre.
About y namieF ~ other demands pws
forth by seasFate rowsrs. negpslanona are
ssiii pending"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
STRENGTH OF ARMY
is ABSURDLY SMALL.
Congress TO BE Asked to supply the
Vacancies That VIII He Made
In July Next.

WASHINGTON. Nov l1--Senator
Proctor, OF the senate committee on mil
itary affairs. and Adjt Gen. corbin held
an informal conference with the president
yesterday relative 10 Legislation to be
asked OF congress in connection with
the proposed increase of the regu-
lar army. Under the existing iaw,"
said Senator Proctor, at the con-
clusion of the conference, 'the
present strength of the army. 5000 regu-
lars and 5000 volunteers. will be reduced
on the first day of next July to 27,o00 reg
ulars. This is an absurdly small number
and congress win be asked by the presi-
dent to reorganize the army upon q larger
basis. 1t will be impossible TO keep any
troops In the PHILIPPINES unless thep army
Is increased, to say nothing OF the garri-
sons for the forts in this country
My own Judgment Is that congress will
provide regular army of about 76Oo0 or
G0.oo0 men. with discretion to the presi-
dent to raise the total to 10000 IL he ffntis
the larger number necessary. have no
doubt that this legislation will be effected
at the coming session"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
Minncsota Jury Finds a Verdict of
Not Guilty In Trini Of Haray
and Miller.

ST PAUL. MINI, Nov. 1f.-~James
Hardy and Elmer Miller. who have heen
ON trial at Anoka for the murder of two
members of the Wise family, were today
found not guilty. Mrs. Wise and 4 young
son were killed on ehe night or May n.
last. by shots fired through window.
while seated about o table. w Their fAru,-
hosse ~f4iian Wfxe ii1r husband. and
an older boy were badly wounded and
have not yet recovered from the effects OF
the wounds. Eliza Wise. aged IL. smade
confession alleging that Miller ana
Hardy. who were said TO be lovers OF her
self and sister, had planned 10 get rid
of the old folks, In order that the girls
might inherit the farm and small sum
of money.
ON the trial OF the two young men. who
are both under age. the Wise sisters tes-
titled 10 the alleged conspiracy. and the
state presented In corroboration OF their
evidence the testimony OF Allie Preston.
who alleged that Hardy had proposed 10
him to join In the crime. The defense
rested its case upon an aiihi. and sought
to discredit the testimony Of the Wise
sisters and Preston by alleging that they
had been coached by detectives, who were
working for the large reward offered nv
the state.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
PURPORTED TEXT OF
AGREEMENT OF POWERS.
American Government Desires Set
tiemcnt Of Matters Not stated
In the Paper.

WASHINGTON. Nov. ii.--If. as report.
ed IN the Cologne Gazette, the powers
have reached a definite understanding In
regard 10 china. It's terms, as stated by
that newspaper. omit several features
which have been source OF discussion
among them. Probably the most isnpor-
tant Of these IL the proposition to abolish
the cumbersome office of the tsung II VA
men. or bonrd of ffmeien AFFAIRS and place
the duties OF that body under the super
vision OF one person. who shall be direct
~ responsible for the management nf tfx
Affairs. This change has been urgently
desired ,br our government. and lis be-
lieved TO find hearty second among an
the powers. Ofiiciaia profess an unwfil.
inEncss 70 hiscuss with any detail the cx.
listing state OF the negotiations now "a
progress. and the impression prevails that
II an agreement has been reached II Ia In
complete or partial Nothing came from
Minister Congef today
Minister Wa said tonight he had mot
amy information bearing on the move
ments of the imperial family. lie was not
disposed to credit the statements that The
court Intended to 70 To Szeehnnn pray.
ince. further to the west from where /, a
now. unless compelled 10 do so a. re-
suit OF the military operations of the
allies.