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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11
The Republic Bureau,
18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave-


Washington, Aug. s.-The recent death Of
the daughter Of President Zachary Taylor
raises the question OF how many Presidents
daughters are now living.
In the Louise home in this city 10 a
charming and Interesting woman. now an
o~ctogenarian, who once diffused an atmos-
phere Of brightness throughout the execu-
tive mansion. lending something Of her
personally to the social functions she pre-
sided over. Excepting the dinners given
the Cabinet officers and the diplomatic
corps. there was but one occasion during
Mrs. Semple's residence at the White House
when women were present at public dinners,
and that was when the Prince de Joinville
was entertained there.
To the public dinners which were given
every two weeks the men alone were hidden,
and when the President received he stood
well out in the middle of the room, while
the women Of the household stood modestly
In the back ground.
1t was owing to the illness OF President
Tyler's wife that the duties of First
Lady devolved upon Mrs Semple, and
none was better able to fulfill them than
the beautiful daughter OF President Tyler.
Mrs. semple was a young matron then
Her husband. who was paymaster In the
United States Navy. was absent much Of
the time.
Many are the interesting stories Mrs
eemple can relate Of the life at the White
House sixty years ago. Though It was
quite simple. still there was a certain dig
nifed ceremony attached to it. The early
breakfast. midday dinner. afternoon drive
and s o'clock tea made up the daily routine
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11

With wash dresses white stockings seem
especially appropriate and their revival has
been welcomed by women generally. At
present white stockings are to be found in
exquisite weaves In cotton. silk and Isle.
Some of them are as fine as the finest laces.
White hose are much worn with patent
leather ties. and this combination is very
pretty.
Buttoned boots are once again to the fore.
These are prettier than they ever were m
the days OF yore. and since the plain kid
upper is combined with a glossy patent Kid
lower part the shoe is very fetching.
One of the newest of all high shoe wrink-
les. and one that is extremely pretty. Is the
shoe with velvet tops. This is designed
for a dress shoe. and has a very high heel.
The high French heel is the thing in dress
shoes and the Cuban military heel for prac-
teal wear. The latter is very comfortable.
The faults as well as the virtues OF the
high French heel are too well known to re-
quire special mention.
IN THE EVENING.
For evening wear-and here extravaganza
in foot-dressing may run riot-there are
high-heeled satin and kid slippers wrought
at the toes with 1eweIed embroidery. or
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11

supporting real diamond buckles. A rhine.
stone buckle. however. is a good substitute
for the genuine diamond and Is extremely
p0pular. This was true Of the decoration oe
the shoes worn in the last dancing season,
and the Frenchy idea is to prevail even
more noticeably In the next season.
An expenditure of $50 for hose, ana tW1oo
that many dollars for shoes. IL necessary =
one would fit oneself out with the lot Pre-.
scribed by Dame Fashion as correct and
complete. And this is not all. The 80 would
cover only the expense of one dozen pairs of
stockings. Since twice this number At least
must he included in the wardrobe Of the
well-dressed woman. you may jot down U0o
for stockings and 500 more for shoes. Both
shoes and stockings must be replenished a.
least twice a year. 30 from your PIN
money you must abstract 800 to devote u
the dressing Of your feet in an up-to-dato
and correct manner.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11

-M4 W@MHH mRmS m H.
YOUNG MARRIED FOLKS zoe KING CLUB OF SALEM Ill
s Ray Charles E. Hn Mrs. Charles D. Merritt Mrs w IAnmrI John W Lamr H Il swey Mn
H. T. Sweeney, Kirk r@@t Front row sitting Charlie D. Merritt frs Joseph Schwartz Ghs L. Nc
Mkn Mrs. Charles L. McMkn Mrs. H t Pace Mn Charles E. Huh and Mrs Kirk Crmmt
Thep Gtur was AIKEN at recent meeting which was held at the residence of h T. ace. The
club vase organized in May 1886 by fifteen prominent young married p@e of the city, and monthly
meetings have since been held hose absent we're Mr. and Mrs. jacob Bach of Bucrus O.: Mr. and
William W. Merritt of St Louis; land Mrs. \. B. Chance of Urbna.H Ill.,, and Mr.. and Mrs E.
G. McMakn Of Mndoam A banquet is n at each monthly meeting and the meetings are held in
rotation ammg the memhea The club is exclusive and NO additions are permitted
Evening star., 1901-11-16

To make paper stick to a whitewashed
wall wash 1T with vinegar or strong soda
water.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

costumes. Even the great houses are glad
to clothe them gratuitOusly on account of
the advertising to be derived from an ac-
tress' exploitation of their creations.
The great success at the Varieties, La
Veine," Is admired by women on account
Of It's pretty costumes. Nothing simpler
and Gaintier for indoor wear can be imag-
ined than the stars house gown Of neutral
tinted cloth with three stitched bands ex-
tending down the entire front. On the
skirt the bands combine with plaits that
fall open near the hem and give a charming
fare TO the outlines of the garment. The
bodice around the plated and lace incrust-
ed collar Is appliqued with lace designs
Stimulating pointed collar. The sleeves
extremely picturesque they are, too-ft
comfortably on the upper half of the arm
and fare just below the elbow to receive
very bouffant undersleeYes of black tulle
tnc-usted with bits of lace.
Mile. Lender, in the same play appears
10 great advantage in novel frock of
white mousseline de sole having as an over
skirt beautiful shawl of black chantiHy.
The skirt of the mOusseline de sole is un-
usually sCant, considering the present
mode, resembling in the outline of the lower
part the round walking skirts which have
recently been declared the only proper
things for street wear. Two bands of wide
lace insertion trim the lower part of the
garment. The cOrsage of mousseline de
sole embroidered with pearls, coral, jet and
gold is wonderfully rich. A large cameo
Evening star., 1901-11-16
THANKSGIVING GOODIES
SWEETS FOR CANDY MAKERS ON
WINTER NIGHTS.
Makes Ones Mouth Water Just to
Read the Recfpes-Try 1t
and See.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
Maple sugar candy-Break into small
pieces one pound of maple sugar and melt.
Then add one-half cup of milk and half
cupful of cream until when a little is drop
ped into cold water it forms a soft ball.
Take from the fire and stir until 1t begins
to cream. Pour into buttered dish, mark
into squares and break apart when cold.
Molasses kisses-Boil together four cup
fuls of granulated sugar, one cupful of mo-
lasses. one tablespoonful of butter and one
teaspoonful of eream-of-tartar, until bit
of the mixture dropped into cold water will
harden. Turn the candy into deep but
tered basin. So soon as it cools enough to
permit it, cover the hands with confection-
er's sugar and pull it into long, narrow
strips. Take the shears and cut the candy
into inch lengths, wrapping each piece IN
parafine paper.
Fudge-Stir constantly while boiling to-
gether two cupfuls of granulated sugar,
two-thirds of cupful of milk, one bar of
chocolate. When almost done add small
piece of butter. Take from fire, add little
vanilla havoring, also nuts or cocoanut IL
desired and stir until smooth. Pour into
buttered plate and check into squares.
Candied dates-Two cupfuls of granulat-
ed sugar; one-half cup of water; pinch OF
cream of tartar; boil together until little
dropped nto cold water viii become brittle.
Drop the dates into the mixture about halt
dozen at a time. When they are well
covered with the sugar, place on buttered
plates to dry.
Nuts and figs may also be candied in this
/ way.
| Horehound candy-Steep one tablespoon
| full of horehound leaves in one cupful OF
boiling water. When the liquid becomes
| cold, strain and add one pound of granu-
| lated sugar and a teaspoonful of vinegar
/ Boil slowly. removing any scum that may
come to the surface, but do not stir. Drop
| a little of the candy into cold water. When
it becomes brittle pour the mixture into
buttered tins.
/ Wintergreen candy-Bon hard for about
| three minutes. two cupfuls of granulated
| sugar and one-half cupful of water. Add
one teaspoonful of wintergreen favor,ng.
| and beat until the candy begins to look
| white: then drop on buttered paper.
/ Molasses taffy-Three cupfuls of brown
spoonful OF butter and one tablespoonful
Evening star., 1901-11-16

ornament applqued upon the cloth give
just the dashing touch needed to suggest
the propriety of its being worn by the
mannish maid who has taste for the mil
itary.
For La Grande Dame.
One can imagine the '.grande dame" of
the old school instinctively settling upon
sleeve half of which is of smooth cloth or
silk and the other, or under part, Sc
ries of puffs of white chiffon, terminating
in a straight cuff draped behind with a
narrow frili of lace. The plain part IS
cut open to show the white lingerie, and
where 1t terminates at the elbow is faced
with deep cuff lined with light silk. The
edge of the cuff and the opening in the
sleeve are stitched with two rows of silk
For the feminine type of woman the drapsd
sleeve with wide puffs above and below
the elbow seems most appropriate. The
application of turned-back cuff faced with
lace gives the sleeve the appearance of
being double one.
Never happy unless following up some
odd fad the women of Paris are just now
engaged in rivalry in regard to who shall
own the prettiest fox cub Fox cubs are
now the popular pets. Every society wo-
man has one, with the result that the little
creatures are valued at $40 to s25. When
the brutes are too large to handle they are
sent to the country, and there are set free
on the great estates of the rich. Later, no
doubt, they supply the coveted brush after
the chase for the woman who once pam
pered the animal in her luxurious boudoir.
Fox cubs are very clever and very playful,
but they never are quite tame, and hence
are only temporarily safe house compan-
ions.
When Going Waiting.
When invited to spend the night at the
home of friend 1t is now Imperative to
add to the night robe and toilet auXiliaries
a set of clean sheets. Really fastidious
people do SO. When the czar and czarina
were invited to be the guests of Paris their
couches were fitted by France with linen
from the stock of royal napery accumu-
lated during the emperorship Of Napoleon
III. The imperial guests calmly and quietly
Evening star., 1901-11-16

sleeve of fine white chiffon tucked close to
the arm from shoulder to elbow and encir
cled with three diverging frills of heavy
lace. Lace galloons pass obliquely around
the sleeve from shoulder to elbow, where
they terminate under a spreading bow of
ribbon. For the Puritan maiden one would
select the three-quarter sleeve of lace and
ribbon bands as just the thing for combi
nation with a modest evening bodice.
puff above the elbow and a smaller puff be-
low are divided by a band of lace and
couple of frills of plated silk. A rounded
insetting of lace upon the shoulder suggests
an epaulet, while the lower termination of
the sleeve boasts no decoration other than
a fold of silk.
A coquette's sleeve is the soft creation of
velvet and chiffon, the latter forming the
foundation for a lattice work of the vel
vet ribbon bands. Around the upper part
of this a drapery of chiffon, falling off the
shoulder so that the velvet bands may be
seen, is encircled by wreath of chiffon
roses. Ribbon knotted into a sprightly bow
which flares away from the arm decorates
the other border of the drapery The
flounce of lace is shaped to form a pointed
effect in the back and thus affords a soft
background of no mean proportions for the
Shapely arm of the wearer.
Sleeves for street gowns differ quite as
much in their characteristics. There is
the long style, showing just a suggestion of
lingerie below its indented, faring lower
edge. A band of lace and a shaped lace
Evening star., 1901-11-16

brooch clasps the center of the decolletage-
The sleeves of the evening gown are unique
bands of chanti1ly alternating with puffs Of
mousseline de sole.
Elaboration in Sleeves.
Sleeves in elaboration and elegance are
the chief features of the winters frocks.
On an otherwise simple gown they increase
the cost to a most important degree, for
rich Iaces and brocades are widely used for
undersleeves, and galloons of gold jeweied
embroideries and hand-painted fabrics are
utilized in decorating other parts.
So far shape is concerned, there is g
tendency to return to the flowing outlines
of a season or so ago, with the difference
that the fullness is now found between ell
bow and wrist instead of between shoul-
der and elbow. For evening gowns sleeves
are heightened on many handsome cos
tunes They extend quite to the elbow,
where they are founced with lace or trim
med with double or triple rows of plaits
that fall open fan fashion whenever the
arm is raised.
Sleeves are notably individual. A study
of the different types soon enables one to
judge of the character of the woman who
ought to wear them. For instance, the
demi-sleeve. consisting of loop of flowers
over the shoulder, from which bands of
black velvet ribbon are knotted about the
arm and finished at the elbow with a bal
let dancer skirt effect in gauze, called the
elbow friIl. is suited to the coquette-to the
woman who is a trifie daring in dress and
manner
Dainty enough for a debutante is the
Evening star., 1901-11-16

of vinegar. Boil these ingredients until
the mixture forms hard ball. II you pre-
fer the taffy to be brittle do not remove
until the candy cracks when dropped in the
water.
Molasses gems-The above receipt for
taffy may be used for these. After the
candy has been pulled, flatten out ana
spread with any fruit jelly. Press the two
edges and ends tightly together. Pull out
into long, narrow strip, and cut with the
shears into inch lengths
Almond bars-Take two pounds Of light
brown sugar and one-half cupful Of water;
add a pinch of cream of tartar, and when
the candy begins to boil, drop in slowly,
stirring meanwhile one pound of blanched
almonds. Cook until the nuts are light
a buttered pan about an inch deep. When
almost cold cut into bars.
Cocoanut BallszMelt two cupfuls of su-
gar in one cupful of water. Then boil
slowly without stirring about ten minutes,
Skimming off the scum which comes to the
top. Drop little slowly from a spoon and
when fine thread clings to IL the candy is
done. Take 1t from the fire. add a pinch or
cream Of tartar and beat until it is thick
enough to mold easily in the hands. Add
grated cocoanut, form into balls, brush
over with white of egg, roll in the cocoanut
and set aside TO harden.
Ribbons.-The above foundation may be
used for these delicious candies also. Take
equal parts of the cream and flavor with
chocolate, vanilla strawberry, coffee, lemon
or anything desired. Cover the pastry
sugar and quickly roll out each portion into
a long layer above five inches wide. Put
one flavor upon the other, press together
and cut into strips with the scissors.
Evening star., 1901-11-16
To Pre.erve Cut FIovers.

A bouquet sprayed with water and placed
under a bell glass will last many days
longer than if simply placed in vase or
bowl while If a buttonhole or a spray for
the hair is required to look fresh all day
or at an evening fete a dab of sealing wax
at the end of the stalks will keep the flow
ers fresh for many hours.
Violets, primroses and many other SIM
pie flowers, if placed in a bed of sand and
kept moist, will keep fresh for some weeks,
while such flowers as foxgIoves, campa-
nulas, etc, If placed In water, with the
bottom leaves on the stalks kept under
water, will last thrice as long as if the
leaves were stripped off the stalks.
Ferns, when placed in water, should al
ways have some of the fronds left in the
water, as it has been proved over and over
again that no nourishment can be taken
through the stem alone.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

be as imperative piece of refinement as
the owning of Individual tooth brushes Now
all the smart set pretends to have been
ever scrupulous in regard to individual bed
linen, and drapers are happy because 1t in
creases the quantity and enhances the
quality of their sales, since their patrons
consider that only exquisitely fine, mono
grained or crested sheets, ingeniously
hand-stitched, are good enough for use
when going a-visiting.
Elaborately trimmed velvet frocks are
fashionable. Such costumes have in the
past depended upon the beauty of the ma
ter1al for their charm, exaggerated SIM
plicity being preferred to over-decoration.
No longer is that the case for stitchings
and plaitings have opened the way for the
introduction of more ornate furnishings.
An example of this tendency was shown in
a velours costume completed by we'll
known dressmaker for titled patron. The
handsome skirt of leaf green velours was
laid in moderate tucks and oyerlaid down
the front with a tablier of guipure lace,
which extended about the waist and formed
a basque in the back. A ribbon knotted at
intervals about the lower portion of the
skirt suggested a fiounce. The tucked bod
ice, trimmed with lace, was cut low over a
lace yoke, which was crossed by narrow
bands of zibeline and encircled by craVat
of blue foulard. The round shoulder col
lar, faced with lace, was also edged with
zbeline, bands of the same alternating
with lace on the lower part of the sleeve.
Fancy Vests.
Fancy fronts and vests are elaborte and
costly, and still form a notable feature of
every gown. Lace ones are embroidered
with gold or adorned with hand-painted ap-
pliques. On the late winter frocks motifs
of fur are added to lace and embroidered
around the edges with gold or silver
threads. This makes very handsome
trimming. BY all odds the most fashion
able draperies for fronts are of lace.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

PARIS, NOverlber 2. 1901.
Theaters are opening again, and on first
nights ambitious fashion writers by the
dozen may be identified in the first rows,
sketching the gowns introduced by the
queens of the footlights. These theatrical
ladies vie with one another in their efforts
to impress the public queens of fashion
as well as of art Happy creatures! Their
ambition in the fashion line is only too
easily gratifed if they are young. comely
and popular. although they practically pay
the great dressmakers nothing for their
Evening star., 1901-11-16
Lemon Corn Flour Shape.

Put two full tablespoonfuls of cornmeal
into a basin with the juice of four lemons,
boil a. quart of water with the rinds of
the latter and four tablespoonfuls of sugar.
strain it into the corn flour, stirring it
carefully; return it to the saucepan till
clear and well thickened; then pour into a
mold rinsed out in cold water. Serve with
a jug of cream
Evening star., 1901-11-16
To Remove FreckIes.

AS freckles are caused by pigment un-
derneath the outer skin. to really remove
them you would have to remove the skin
itself The best plan, therefore. II you
object TO freckles. is to make up your
mind to wear a veil and carry q parasoi.
A red parasol protects the face better than
one Of any other color.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

directed their attendants to remove the
French linen and substitute for it the pieces
wrought with the arms of the Romanoffs.
This, it was explained to their preplexed
entertainers, was the czar and czarina's in
variable custom, I'D it seemed to them to
Evening star., 1901-11-16

rome silk A cover of cream coiored or
light brown cloth will present handsome
appearance If embroidered in cones, with
an applique of yellow silk outlined In gold
For the top of an upright piano the cover
must be a trifle narrow, but should nahs
down over the sides Of the instrument al
greater length.
A Keyboard Cover.
When the piano is left open, dust accu-
mulates on the keys Even when 1t Is closed
some dust penetrates the crevices and COW
ers the keys and sifts- through the apcr-
lures between the keys and, in the case Of
an organ, settles in the reeds and puts the
instrument out of tune. keyboard cover
Is, therefore, a great protection The cove:
should be strip of silk or satin matching
in color the other decorative accessories
of the instrument. Flowers may be EN-
broidered on the silk and some appropriate
motto, such as Shelley's lines
Music when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory.
A lining of quilted satin perfumed with
sachet powder with a cord of silk to frame
the cover, completes a useful bit OF fancy
work.
Music portfolios are expensive. Home
made ones cost less and are handscmer.
The back of an old book overlaid with a
decorated cover of silk, satin or linen will
make as good music holder as any D be
bought in the stores. When the outside OF
propriate design. it should be lined with
silk or sateen and tied with ribbons. Harps
and Tyres intwined with flowers are sug-
gested as appropriate decorative devices.
In many homes sheet music is stored in a
small wooden cabinet. A cover similar to
that for the grand piano and an embroi-
dered curtain may be made to finish off the
cabinet.
No handsomer wedding gift for bride
or holiday remembrance for a musical
friend could be devised than set of these
pieces of fancy work.
Evening star., 1901-11-16

The skirt, like the sleeve, is threatening
a revolt, but 1t will be some time before we
allow too much elaboration or exaggeration
to be foisted upon u.s.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-15
Mr.. HARRISON DEAD.
Dies at indianapolis After Several
DAYS Sickness.
THE END PEACEFUL.
Ben inmls Harrison Had a Career Thai
Few Men Ever Equaled-Ihe
Funeral VIII Take Place
sunday at O'clock.

indianapolis, March lt - General
Benjamin Harrison died az t.ij O'Clock
yesterday afternoon without rconin
Ing consc.ouncs,. Ills death wm
quiet und painless, there being grudu
al sinking until tLe end cmc. which
was marked hy q single gasp as life
laft the body. The relatives with a fow
exceptions and several of his old aud
tried friend vD-. at .he bedside when
ha rl,-i away
Nl.Dt ..l. Ru aI Harrison nm
Mr. MaNe. uaI raclui tle city. al
though bl.u were imyng ON their
WHY Tho group at the bedside nclui.
el Mrs Harrison. W. j. Miller Samuel
Miller, bis Hu rha Rev ". l. Haines,
Of the First Presbyterian church which
General llaw un had attended for sc
many years, Secretary TIb0ctt, Drs.
Jameson and Dorsey, Colonel Rogsdell.
sergaant-at-uuns of the United State.
senate and a close friend Of the dead
ex-prcsident aud the two nurses, who