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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
ENGLISH PRESS COMMENT.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Field in %
days issue refr4i1s from criticism upon
the parfor naaces Of Shamrock H..
which il says have been merely sail
stretching and should be regarded as
tests The Field praises "the fauluess
manner in which she opens and leaves
the water" declaring that any adverse
criticisms as TO her MATCHMAKING should
he dismissed as worthless.
Although the ex-challenger appears
70 be faster than when she met the
Columbia" says the Field, there are
no means Of proving that she is faster,
as she is under different trim with a
longer load water line. Therefore it
win be difficult to estimate the diff
ference in speed between the challenger
and the Columbia"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
FOREIGNERS IN BRAZIL.
Now Nearly Three Millions but They
Do Not Preserve Their Original
Nationality.

NEW YORK. May IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Three hundred thousand Germans
have located in Brazil, according to a
report received at the state department
from Consul General Eugene Seegur.
stationed at Rio Janeiro. This report
is in answer to letter sent by the
department last summer directing him
to submit a statement regarding for
eign population in Brazil. He submits
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
GOING To ROME.
Cardinal Gibbons says His Trip Has
No Special significance,

NEW YORK, MAY u.--Carlinal Glib.
bonS, who will sail FOR Rome. said last
night;
My visi, "a Rome has no special sig
nhcance, I am going To make my reg
ular visl, to the holy father will
81, his holiness and confer with him
regarding the condition of the church
IN America, am certainly not go
ing to Rome for the specific purpose II
discussing church conditions In the
Philippines"
The cardinal said that he was worn
out and was seeking a long sea voy-
age. He probably win not return un-
I'll the end of summer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Hundreds Of wild Ones Being Caught
in British Columbia.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 11.-Hun-
dreds Of horses which have been run
ming wild during the last few years
on the plains between Lillooet and Car
iboO and Okanogan are being captured
to be sold to the British government
for use in South Africa.
An imperial cavalry officer Is now
at Kamloops buying them as rapidly
as they are brought in. The horses
are Of good size, most Of them being
mustangs inbred with domestic horses
that have been lost by the ranchers
at various times and joined the wild
herds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
ON TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Inspector-General of Army Will Sail for
Philippines in June.

WASHINGTON, May 11.-secretary
Root has approved the plan by which
Brigadler-General Breckenridge, inspec-
or-general of the United States army
will proceed to the Philippines for an
extended tour of inspection. The start
will be made about June 20 on the
transport ingalls,, leaving New York by
the Suez canal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
TOPMAsT GIVING TROUBLE.
Shamrock Unable 10 Make Another
Trial Yesterday.

SOUTHAMPTON. May 1.-THE brok-
en- gaff Of the Shamrock II. was sent
ashore for repairs Immediately after the
accident and every endeavor was put
forth with a view TO resumption Of the
trials today: but Captain Sycamore said
it would be impossible TO start before
Monday.
Thu talescoping topmast Is already
giving trouble. Il was sent down for
rese-ting ani now it IS impossible to get
it hoisied full up. Some gear must be
cut adrifJ before it can be put right.
4 heavier gaff was ordered from The
Dennys before the accident but j, has
not yet arrived
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
JAPAN WATCHING RUSSIA.
Will Allow no Muscovite Aggressions in
Corea.

correspondence Of Associated PressD
YOKOHAMA, April 24.-Since the
back down of Russia by which she has
lost immensely in her prestige in the
Orient, matters have resumed their
normal course, though Japans distrust
of the northern power still remains in
as full force as ever and the nation
does not in the least relax its vigilance
in watching every move Of the Musco-
wife.
None save those who have long resld-
ed in Japan can form any conception Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
DIR. Fenner'S
Golden Relief
Cures INFLAMMATION or PAIN inside OR OUT,

was suddenly taken very H. cxcrutatlng
pain In chest and very great weakness, great
urOps uf pcrsplrhtlOn coming out OF every
not II an hour. To walt for u doctor would
hnvcven too late and In this extremity |
took one tablespoonful Of DR.. Fcnncr's Col
den Relief In the same Of water and was
quickly and permanently relieved.
f, p. FESNER, 30 N. Washington 81.
Rochester, n. Y, April a, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
WHEAT MARKET

WHEAT MARKET
PORTLAND. May II Wheat. Walla
Walla, So
SAN FRANCISCO May ll.-Wheat
December, iO37s; cash. 100.
CHICAGO. May ll.-Wheat July.
opening. 7OSG7l; closing 7O%a7ON.
LIVERPOOL May il.-Whea,. July.
IS. 1Oisd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12

FLAT WOODS, W. Va, March "a. 1900.
Our little Aldine 20 months old Ind summer
complaint weeks. We tried many doctors
and remedies but he continued 10 grow worse
We feared he would die. We then commenced
using DR.. Fenner's Golden Relief and IL
effected quick and permanent cure.
Mrs, JOHN NJ. SHARES.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
LInEnrY. Pa. Mnrch. Ii. lOOn.

LIBEITY, Ia, MnrCh, IT, 100.
have used DIR. Fenncr's Golden Relief ln
my family Tor years IL permanently cured
me OF II very lame back. | have used II for
lulnsy, neuralgia, headaches, earnche, very
bad cuts and for general family purposes and
have found II unfalling. w. HENRY FRERR,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-12
ESTATE OF HENRY WILLARD.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE estate of
the late Henry Willard has been ap-
praised AT S2,ss3.S2l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30
Makes cloth View Arnsn.

Take about 20 laurel leaves. prefera-
bly, young. and. having carefully wash
ed them. place them in an earthenware
dish. Pour pint of boiling water over
them and let them steep for two or
three hours, and you win have an ex-
cellent. solution for cleaning cloth or
serge It viii be found to remove ali
stains without the least injury to the
fabric.
Brush the garment well on both sides
and remove all Innings and trimmings
in bad condition. Spread on a table
and sponge carefully with the solution,
wiring and dry. 1t viii then look like
pew.
Black silk can be cleaned in this way,
but greater care is necessary. If the
silk is in breadths. it must be very
lightly sponged. then tightly rolled in
a linen cloth round q roller and allowed
thus to dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

been obliged to turn their attention to
the production of the most sumptuous
brocades, silks, satins and velvets with
the softest possible finish
And nothing could be more beautiful
than that soft make of black and coli
ored velvet which is used for both day
and evening gowns. or course, the vel
vet utilized for carriage wraps, opera
cloaks ano other outdoor garments is
another matter. That such garments
must indeed be costly is an obvious
fact, but the lasting properties of a vel
vet gown are proverbial.
a very smart woman the other night
disported an exquisite empire gown of
ruby tint in this velvet of soft finish.
Her rudy Titan hair harmonized with
the gown, which fell straight from a
yoke of gold embroidery studded with
gold sequins, rubies and a touch of
black Chains of gold and rubfes form
ed the only sleeves. As the wearer
stood up and moved it had the effect of
beautiful stage frock--soft, trailing
and clingAng. These qualities. COM
bined with the glorious coloring, were
calculated to make it an ideal garment.
A fair woman who stood near her
had cleverly clothed herself in a tight
fitting princess frock of turquoise mi
roir velvet trimmed with a large cape
collar of beautiful honiton lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

A good many mora1izers wonder how
It is that women who are by no means
millionaires can afford the jeweled IT,
aras SO many Of them wear or the
necklaces and the mass OF glittering
diamonds on the front of their bodfces.
A good many such ornaments no doubt
owe their existence to the fact that the
maker Of imitation Jewels has attained
the acme Of his art and is capable Of
deceiving the veriest connoisseur, but
there are many others that are real
gems.
Not all the products of the pearl fish,
cries in the world could meet the wants
Of the vast array OF women who ara
now wearing pearl necklaces, and, even
with diamond clasps, many Of the col
lars are Of Roman pearls. But nearly
every woman in society has splendid
rings, witches covered with precious
stones. even opera glasses. notebooks
and long handled eyeglasses.
The slides for keeping stray ends OF
hair at the back in order are getting
more and more beautiful, and so are
the side combs. Some notable ones
have been prepared in jet. Thcagh wo-
men plead poverty, apparently they
cannot deny themselves such splendor
as they deem essential for their sue
cess in life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

equipped down to the slightest detail.
The power may be supplied from a bat
terry or from a generator driving
small turbine connected with running
water faucet Steel rails are laid about
the room from which the motor in the
toy engine receives its supply of pow
er; There are passenger and freight
cars, signal towers and side tracks
from which the boy may learn about
the operation of railroads He is
taught the use of positive and negative
currents, how to connect electric light,
how TO manage e. dynamo-in fact If
he knew how much he was learning he
would probably rebel at the thought.
There are other devices besides toy
railroads to insti1I knowledge into
youthful minds under the guise of play.
Battleships and torpedo boats supplied
with wet cell battery for motive pow
er will cut through the waves of an or
binary pond with decks awash Then
there are automobiles operated by cleo
tricity and manifold games Of similar
sort The steam engine has been in
the toy department for years. It's prin-
ciples have become familiar to chill
dren who have played with it in their
homes. The possession of such toy is
a Stimulus to the boys inventive ca
pacity He is constantly tempted to
build something for the engine to run.
No intelligent young American owns
a machine that goes without trying
to find out the principles on which it Is
built. His curiosity is stimulated and
must be satisfied. Here is where his
elders may find their opportunity. They
may not care to bother with his cues
tons. in which case they may be able
to stifie his curiosity with evasive an
swers, or they may encourage an in
telligent study of the principles in
volved. There are plenty of good books
on mechanics and electricity which
boys can understand with a little ex-
PLANTATION. These may be referred to in
connection with the toys Then. when
the boy has become somewhat familiar
with the habits of electricity. he may
be encouraged to make various simnIe
devices such as are described in anv
elementary book on the subject
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

shall make them features OF the
spring OUTFIT. There is reason in
their madness. for many a womans de-
scent to the grave has been made
through her vanity. When a woman
dons a handsome evening gown, she
hates to hide its g1ories under wrap
less dazzling; so. rather than suffer
even a temporary eclipse in a chilly
opera box or on damp balcony. wo-
men have ere this imperiled their lives
and comfort
Since elaborate evening cloaks be-
came the vogue all this has been
changed; women seem even to seek ev-
cry excuse for retaining wraps on their
shoulders, and when the temperature is
such that it is impossible to keep them
on the beautiful garments are cast over
the back Of a chair, forming a back
ground for the glories of the costume
Leaving wraps aside and taking up a
subject which is. perhaps, Of wider in
terest, let me say that in an hour of
leisure this week I stopped at one Of
the great iewelry shops on the Rue de
Ia Paix to select a little birthday SOU
venir and obtain some idea of the latest
fads in feminine tribes Monsieur was
pleased to be especially kind and quite
racked his brain to inform me of de-
sirable novelties and emptied his show
cases to give me illustrations of them
One Of his most pertinent observa-
tions was that bracelets have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30
SEPARATE SLIPS FOR
LIGHT EVENING GOWNS.

All transparent and semitransparenk
and very ethereal fabrics are made
with a distinct or separate foundation.
commonly termed a slip. and If this is
put into a band OF narrow ribbon it can
be used with several overskirts and is
a most useful and adaptable garment
The fashionable woman should have
one slip skirt and tight slip bod4ce OF
cream white glace and another Of black
glace or satin duchesse. This admits
of much variation, as the black trans
parent skirt can be worn over either
slip, with a totally different erect
A soft new make OF japanese silk is
admirable for slips. The colors are
good, and the silk is wide and inexpen-
sive- It is better to select a firm sub
stance, as the slip does not require any
lining, and should be as tight and close
as possible. For this reason satin ORR
entale is not advisable, as it trays and
pulls" and any parts which are gored
soon stretch out of shape.
The newest slip is so much gored that
1t fits the figure closely and springs out
below the knees, giving fullness at the
edge, which is accentuated by a plated
hounce about three to four inches deep.
Glace ana Japanese silks are both eco
nomical, as the silks may be reversed or
used on either side. and a slip can be
cut from six yards Of silk or from
eight to eight and a half yards with the
plated frill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

Lace gowns are now mounted on chif-
fon and are quite distinct from the
foundation, although tackled here and
there to keep in position There should
be many frills at the edge of the slip or
chiffon frills fixed to the chiffon lining
to peep beneath the scalloped edge Of
the robe. Both satin and glace silk are
used for slips under lace, but the
brightness of the satin is yelled by the
interlining of chiffon.
Tinsel is much used on every type OF
gown. but naturally more 50 on the
evening toilet. A folded belt of tinsei
cloth is worn with bIouses and bodices.
and few touches Of gold are admira-
BILE on a black gown. The new seQuin
trimmings are in bold applique scrolls.
the sequins Tapped in scale fashion, and
gold tinsel is very effective in such
trimmings. All the threads. whether
in tinsel. brocade or trimming, ara
small and the effect quiet and subdued-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30
MECHANICAL TOYS
USED AS EDUCATORS.

In his training for life the American
boy of today has one distinct advan-
tage which his father lacked-the me
chanical toys of the time cannot come
into a boys possession without giving
him a certain acquisition of mechan-
zeal ideas which may be of value to him
IN his future career. The present de-
velopment in electricity has been made
by men who knew practically nothing
of electrical appliances in boyhood.
With the multiplication of electrical
toys the work of the next generation
Will be taken up by men to whom many
of the devices of today have been IA
miliar since early youth. The twenti-
eth century boy of 10 years is in fair
way to know more about the possibili-
ties of electricity than the professor of
natural philosophy understood so years
ago.
The principles on which the modern
toys operate are practically the same
as those used in complicated machin-
cry The toy electric railway Is now
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Spring FLOWERS +4R 14E


the same way. Pansies violets. lilies
of the valley and marsh marigolds re-
spond quickly to such treatment. When
the flowers have been cut. if a bit OF
the stem is sliced away diagonally be-
fore they are slipped into water they
viii retain their freshness longer. Dog
wood, apple and cherry blossoms.
which come later. are useful for general
as well as for table adornment. Violets
are seen to best advantage surrounded
by masses of their own foliage. Plant
ed in one of the decorated bowls. even
though their day is q short one, masses
of violets in bloom are delightful
touches to the furnishing of a room.
There is so much sentimental interest
attached to them that their appear
ance under any circumstances is well
coined. Niolets were the favorite flow
ers of Empress Josephine. who never
failed to have some of them about her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

A handsome pendant shown to me by
the shopnlan consisted Of the head of
Breton peasant girl executed IN enamel
and set with rows of jewels. The beau
ty of the new vogue in the wearing of
iewelry is that exquisite workmanship
is as much honored as the intrinsic
value of the stones. This means a new
era Of prosperity for the artist lapidary.
The work Of the old Italian craftsmen
and the artif1cers of most oriental coun-
tries puts modern European gem
mounters to shame
Lovely enameIs incrust the surfaces
Of the latest belt clasps, and even gar
ter buckles, which are made, or should
be made, to scintillate unseen. Long
chains are the supports Of 1oekets in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

Dissolve one ounce Of best white gum
arabic in quarter of pint Of boiling
soft water, strain and bottle for use;
put one small teaspoonful Of the gum
into one pint of cold water starch made
with two ounces of white starch and
one teaspoonful of turpentine. Mix and
dip each dried article in the starch,
wiring out and dip into cold water
again. Wiring out and lay separately
on a dry cloth and cover with another
dry cloth, roll up tightly and leave for
two or three hours. Iron slightly with
a box iron on the wrong side and
thoroughly on the right side until dry
and stin. Have well heated polishing
iron and use it with both hands to give
weight and polish, moving It backward
and forward; then pass the box iron
once over the wrong side, giving the
corners a curl round, and air before the
era.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

A HE dainty blossoms of the
spring clustering in alluring
masses in the florists win
dows and in the wayside
booths are seldom so tempt
ing as they are now. in their time Of
rarity and freshness Few Of us at this
season can resist investing a few Of
our spare coins In the flowers. Their
use as boutonnieres is charming, but
plants on the dining table probably af-
ford more general pleasure than when
used for individual adOrnment. In the
early spring. when they are so expen-
sive. the greatest good to the greatest
number is a worthy standard even in
the buying Of flowers.
Talips. hyacinths and narcissuses are
grown from bulbs and if planted early
and are properly attended to will do
well before April If the plants are to
be grown outdoors. the bulbs are put
UNDERGROUND in the fall Bulbs planted
in boxes in the house in January, how
ever. viii flower that spring if kept
warm and moist enough A handsome
4ardiniere into which a few Of these
blooming plants have been transferred
win make a very picturesque table or
nament. The brilliant tulips or gayly
coIored hyacinths give special touches
OF BRIGHTNESS to the table
IN combining It is a good thing to re-
member that when flowers of two
shades are used one Of the colors should
be white. Yellow and pink combine
badly. therefore do not plant pink
flowers in a yellow flower holder
Simplicity in the arrangement Of
flowers is a quality which Americans
are learning to appreciate The Japa-
nese use n single flower in such man
ner as to create an artistic impression.
A spray Of almond or apple blossoms.
a cluster Of lilac OF a bit Of trailing ar
butus in the hands Of a japanese flow
or decorator lends to the table a touch
of elegance and distinction impossible
10 produce with masses of heavy bloom.
a. little later every country lane and
grove viii be radiant with vegetation.
Then. with no expenditure at all, any
enterprising family may revel in fra
France and beauty Anemones are hard |
10 keep fresh They should be taken /
from the ground root and stem. with a /
little damp earth stil clinging to them /
Then. If hastily put away lii a tin box i
lined with damp cotton. they can be II
preserved very well until the house is
reached, when they should be washed /
free Of the soil and arranged in a vase
OF water to which a little salt has been
added It is wonderful how the fairy
Ike anemones Will revfveI Any OF the
spring wild flowers whose crisp, juicy
stems and damp soil proclaim them
thirsty creatures can ba kept fresh in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

In combining different flowers in dec
orations here are a few suggestions:
Yellow daffodils look we'll with white
cherry blossoms. while narcissuses
combine we'll with japonica- The del
icate lily Of the valley the retiring vio-
let and the coquettish pansy look best
when restricted to associates of their
own kind. Buttercups and daisies har-
monte prettily.
Early morning. before the sun is we'll
up. is the best time to cut flowers.
Jardinieres or bowls of decorated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

ware. fanciful vases of elegant china,
cut glass or the gold ornamented crys-
tai which is now the fad are considered
more chic as flower receptacles than
silver bowls or flower holders The idea
is to have a bowl or vase which shows
some special appropriateness to its use
For instance, a jardiniere should be
decorated with flowers similar to those
which it is to hold or else with foliage
patterns which win not distract the at
tention from the blossoms.
FRANCES HYDE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-30

Empire modes, though always much
worn by the few whom they suit, have
given way lately to the less graceful,
though perhaps smarter, directoire or
Louis XIV fashions. A very effective
evening gown in salmon embroidered
tulle has the edge of the Skirt draped
with roses in mousse1ine de sole over
frothy underskirts of plain tulle. This
is completed by a tunic of creamy ivory
satin, cut in panels bordered with hand