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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-03-01


He declares that the figures are mott
exaggerated; that the displays on &C
casions of fancy dress balls. outshine
the most famous gorgeous displays
that have become historical, naming
two that will hold for all time place
in New York's social history: That
given in 1888, at her residence at Fifty
second street and Fifth avenue. byl
Mrs. William x Vanderbilt, now Mrs.
o. III. p Belmont, and the one given
by Mrs. Bradley Martin fourteen year,
later at the Waldorf. The latter ger-
geous and spectacular function was sol
denounced from the pulpit for its dis-|
play of riches and extravagance-seys
eral clerical gentlemen even terming
an incentive to anarchy-that probab I
it will be many a day before we sh :
again have the Four Hundred arrayI
in such purple and fine linen"
He goes on to say that the Field OF
the Cloth of Gold was poverty-stricken
compared with such displays by New
York's elite. ION such occasions al
these" he says, many women. viewea|
from the front, appear TO be solidly ar1I
mored in diamonds or pearls; othersi
as Joan of Arc, are clothed with cul1
rass. helmet and gauntlets of solid s1
yer: still others, at a loss for DoVeii!I
Jingle with coverings of gold CONS
heavy bands of gold wind arounJ
waists and wrists, and Irvine apou&
bare arms from wrist to shoulder; Je"1
eled Tyre birds, pheasants and peacock
CLEAN gorgeously in many coiifuresl
gowns are embroidered almost TO III
hips with a dazzling glitter or
known precious stones; giant Slfoiet
and great ropes of diamonds and price,
less pearls are tossed about Pm 70
movement of the dance; diamonds an
pearls glittering everywhere, at throa1
on the buckles of dainty shoes, cover
ing sleeves in a perfect network, tp
ming the thousand stringed fringe Oh
scarf while a hundred women wee
not unbecomingly, crowns OF dianohu
that only one European Empress mis'
not envy-S20, 100000 in precious stoh
brought together on a single evening
make binding the beauty OF the1
queens of American society j
To show that he is not exaggeratih
he gives instances: Mrs. JACOB AsIoI
third. frequently wore s75o.OOO worth
Jewels at an ordinary reception, az
Mrs w X. Vanderbilt fully s5o,Ooe
a mere garden party. Pearl necklae1
alone worth from $4,000 to $lo0,OeV n
not uncommon, one that cost s32e.e
being occasionally seen. and more tn
one woman has 100000 in gems froI
which to choose"
The jewel portions of the Arao'
Nights is tame, humdrum reading col
pared with such displays as these.
American woman doesn't need so ny
jewelry, but if she wants 1t, We
glad that she is able to get 1t.
taste of theirs affords a great marA
for the product of the miner the wolI
over. The wealth of the great metro
oils of the country is enormous anu
is better to spend some OF 1t than ~
hold it all in a miserly hoard. IL
New York woman in thus aoorh1t
herself, is a woman of business. IL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-03-01
JEWELS OF
AMERICAN
WOMEN

Every American woman is jewel
and to that jeweihood she adds many
..sparklers' of the mine as well as o.
the human kind. 4 writer in Ainsise's
Magazine says that the average annual
importation of precious stones into she
United States has for a long time been
of the value of about fifteen million Del.
lars. In ten years this has amounted
to $50. coo 900, OF which one-half rs IN
the hands of dealers, and two-tairss
Of the remainder have been sold to
families and individuals in New York.
which places in their hands nifty 1ili-
ion dollars worth of precious stones
besides the cost of their settings. He
quotes Mr. George f. Kunz, the xen
expert of the tiffany company, as au-
thority for the statement that in the
entire country the diamonds alone have
a value of $500, 900 600, of which amount
Sic. oOO. goo worth are owned in New
York. The writer makes an estimate O
the holdings of some of the leading 40
ciety women, placing the value or tae'
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
NEwsY NOTES ON DRESS.
Various Bits of Emery Tint Are in Evidence Tn the seRson's
 Costumes.

A narrow red leather belt and bag are as smart and simple as may be-
 Skirts and entire garments of accor- dion-plaited silk are among the novel; ties, says a fashion authority.
 In the new silk and linen handker- chiefs for women the most attractive are in shades of lavender, with dots or stripes in white.
 The use of colored semi-precious stones in working out embroidered de- signs for dinner gowns is on the in- crease, as the effect is rich and pleas ing.
 One of the fads now is to have flow CTS tied with wide ribbon of mousse line de soie or violet silk cord with little silk balls or tassels at the ends.
 An interesting fob is in the form of an old silver coin with an old tavern upon it and an old-fas shioned coach and four, the latter in enamel, yellow and blue.
 Simple in effect is a pair of corsets finished with wide white satin ribbon at both upper and lower edges. This is simply facing put on plainly and is more effective than many frills of lace.
 There is nothing that cannot be found in pongees, plain and embroid- cred A small embroidered figure in brown is one of the best combinations, but no one will say that pongee made up with black is not smart.
 Such things as there are in muslin underskirts, lace trimmed! They came with white ground and colored dots of different kinds upon them, are we'll shaped, and have flaring founces with insertions and a lace edge. They are charming to wear with some light gowns and are comparatively inexpen- sive.
 Deep cream with red is always a good combination and broad band of heavy cream lace outlines the neck and front of bright red silk waist made by one of the leading tailors. The bodice is cut low at the throat, pointed slightly in the front, and this broad band of lace encircles the neck and extends down the center of the front.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
NOT USED TO SMOKING.
Patient Follows Doctors Directions to the Letter, But Does Not
 Get Well.

A Maccles6eld man was in very bad way of health. After much anxious thought he determined to consult doctor, relates Lon- don Tit-Bits.
 The latter, after most minute exam nation, pronounced the patient to be suf ering from severe form of dyspepsia, and prescribed for him accordingly He was very particular in giving full directions as to diet.
 A light breakfast-cup of cocoa, dried toast, and other simple fare; plain dinner -chop, no potatoes, glass of claret; and only one cigar per day. He was most care full to impress the fact upon the patient s mind that the one cigar should never be ex- ceeded.
 The patient went away and returned in week worse than ever The doctor was nonplussed.
 Upon inquiries he found that the man had most faithfully carried out all his in structions to the letter.
 ''I know what it is,' replied the man of medicine. You've had more than one cigar a day. It's the smoking that's done it."
 "Yes; I know that, doctor. It is the smoking; but I've only had one cigar at time, and that was quite enough, for never smoked in my life until you told me tol"
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
THE acALLo WAS A PRAISE" "
Story Related by WeII-I<nown Min- ister to illustrate the GuiIeIess-
 ness of Preachers.

Rev Dr. Minot J Savage tells the follow ing story, of which he claims not to see the point, to illustrate the guilelessness ofmem- bers of his profession, says the New York Tribune A clergyman and prosperous layman were one day discussing the various aspects of the minister occupation. Final ly the layman said, little bit scornfully:
 The trouble with you parsons IS that you are not practical"
 But l insist that that is exactly what we are, replied the clergyman, warmly.
 No, you're not, said the layman, firmly. Well, how do you make that out?' in- quired the indignant parson.
 Well, I'll tell you. You had an offer to go to Boston at salary of $5,000 didn't you? Yes"
 And you're getting g., 900 here?"
 Well, what of thaty"
 Nothing. except you said you had call, didn't you?"
 Yes"
 Well, that wasn't call at all It was a raise"
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

eight months from suppressed mem struation, and it effected my entire system until became weak and debil- itated, and at times felt that had a hundred aches in as many places. I only used the Compound for few weeks, but it wrought a change in me which I felt from the very beginning. have been very regular since, have no pains, and find that my entire body is as if it was renewed. gladly recom- mend Lydia +. Pinlzham's Vege- table Compound to everybody. - Mss ELIZABETH CANE, 69 W. Division St., Fond du Lac, Wis.-s5000 forfeit # aboue testimonial is not genuine.
 At such 8 time the greatest aid to nature is Lydia E. PinIxham'S Vegetable Compound. It prepares the young system for the coming change, and is the surest reliance for woman's ills of every nature.
 Mrs. PinlSham invites all young women who are i'll, to write her for free advice. Ad- dress Lynn, Mass.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
For Rlistered skin

When the skin blisters, peels and reddens, or becomes irritable and in- famed, the following wash will be found most beneficial; Milk, one pint; carbonate of soda, one ounce; glycer- inc, one ounce; powdered borax. one- half ounce. This can be used several times day, if required. If there are eases that it does not help, and it must be remembered that differentski re- quire different treatment, the follow ing emulsion may be more successful: Take one-third of an ounce of bitter almonds and one ounce of blanched sweet almond oil. Pound the almonds to a paste in a mortar, add eight ounces of rose-water, and strain through a cheese cloth. Next add 15 grains of benzoate of da.-Ledger Monthly
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
ANGELICA ROOT.
Return to Favor of m old English FIavoring for Sweets and
 Perfume for Clothes.

There is sort of fad to-day for early English goods and merchandise. The old poultry seasonings are used more than ever, chamomile and chamomile tea are again in vogue in the sick-room, and angelica plant is for sale in the shops and stores, says the New York Post Many years ago the angelica was exceedingly popular. The flowers were employed to give sweet perfume to clothes-presses and bureau drawers, the tender stalks were candied or preserved, and made palatable confections, the leaves were used as pot herbs, and the roots after washing and scraping were converted into a medicinal tea. There is a diff ference between the English and the American angelica the former being smaller, more delicate, and more aro- matic. The herb now in the market is the English variety; most of it is inn ported, but a large amount comes from this country, where the British plant has been successfully acclimated.
 All these old uses have been revived, and some new ones added to them. The stems cut into small pieces, boiled nn- til soft, and then dipped in molten sugar or in confectioners' cream, make a pleasant demulcent that is quite etlicacious for light coughs or colds. The leaves chopped up with parsley form an agreeable dressing for lamb chops, and when mixed with parsley and other pot herbs improve the flavor of pot-roast.
 Its most enjoyable use is undoubted- ly as a chief ingredientint in the pot-pour. ri jar. The best combination is one third red rose leaves and two-thirds of angelica flowers and leaves cut fine with sharp knife. These should be placed in jar with a little salt, covered with water. weighted down by a stone, and then the jar itself should be covered air-tight In a short time the essential oils of am gelica will separate from the vege- table tissue, and will give forth per fume in almost unlimited quantities, whenever the cover of the jar is raised.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
When the Day went to sleep.

Once upon time, from behind the cur tain of darkness, came smiling day, and, wrapped in the gray dawn, took it's bath in the sparkling dew Then it's morning garment was changed to cloth of gold, new made by the sun.
 The day wore on. Through the hours it the donning of the more somber evening dress, after which it was wrapped in the mantle of the night.
 ' Moral Even the day has its close.--N. r. Herald.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

It Worked Vel. .-"Did you ever try to kill off the mosquitoes with oil?" You bet we did, replied the old farmer "We just flooded the marsh with it last year." "How did 1t work" "Oh, it settled the mosquitoes all right and pretty near took the house, too Somebody dropped light ed match in it. This year we're takin' our chances with the mosquitoes, not wishin' to have our fire insurance policy cancelled. But there ain't no sort O doubt that 1t does the business, if you're thorough. - Chicago Pest.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
An Urgent Necessity.

They were on pleasure trip. Suddenly a thoughtful member of the party paused and said;
 Surely something is wrong. feel that something is amiss o yes! It has been al most two hours since we had Mr. Coe Dakk take group of usl"
 And immediately the matter was attend, ed to.-Los Angeles Herald.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
HOME VISITORS EXCURSIONS
IRON MOUNTAINS ROUTE

To points in Ohio and Indiana One fare for the round trip plus s2 %. Tickets on sale September 2d, 9th, 16th and 23d, good to re- turn within 30 days from date of sale. Ex- cellent opportunity to visit the old folks at home. Call on or address nearest Iron Mountain Agent for particulars. H c. TOWNSEND, G. F. & T. Agt., St. Louis.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

Edward Goodley," the Sunday school su. perintendent announced, ''has passed the best examination in Bible study. As a re. ward will give him for prize any book be?' ''Why," said Edward, promptly, "I'd like to have Capt Firetooth, of the Bloody Avengers, or Flash o Lightning's Feud.' "-- Catholic Standard.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
Her Expertnes ss.

''Is your typewriter an expert?"
 Well, rather. Why, she has the office in a turmoil more than half the time" How is that an indication of an expert typewritist"
 "Oh, 1 didn't say she was an expert type writist She's an expert firt Chicago Post.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

'Tt's terrihble to be sleepy so much Q de time" said Meandering Mike "Why don't you go to sleepg' rejoined Plodding Pete. 'You might as we'll" Oats where you're wrong. If dere is anyt ing dreads, it's goin' to sleep. l might dream 1 was workin' - Washington Star.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
TO YOUNG LADIES.
From the Treasurer of the Young Peoples Christian Tenn perance Association, Elizabeth Caine, Fond du Lac, Wis.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM :--I want to tell you and all the young ladies of the country, how grateful I am to you for all the benefits I have received from using Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. 1 suffered for
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

While lovely woman Is supposed to go all most any length in her beauty doctoring, not many of them can make the decision to talk less because wrinkles are caused by too much talking Milwaukee Sentinel.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

Brolyeman laughing SO uproarously at that old story Cashum told him just now? I've heard Brokeman tell it himself a dozen times, years and years ago. Probably you have, but Brokeman just borrowed a five from Cashum. .'-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
AIInx of Vanity.

Men have died for love and worms hay, eaten them" but the love that drives re jected suitor to self-slaughter has large World.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y. Feb. F, 1900.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25t
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
Hented. Mntery Eyes.

A cooling lotion for heated, watery eyes is hot water poured over dried rose leaves. Let it stand until cold, --Gentlewoman.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

Selfshness Is the most contemptible char acteristic of human nature, yet 1t Is tht most comm on.--N Y Herald
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

An empty pocket is not always causeN by an open hand.-N. Y. Herald.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

A joke that requires an explanation ii no joke Chicago Daily News.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

Wise is the prophet who doesn't bet on his prediction Chicago Daily News.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

The lazier a man is the more he intends to do tomorrow. w.--Chieago Daily News.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16
AN IOWA MAN
Discovers the Right Thing at the
 Right Time.

Mr. E. Sayre, official government and meteorological reporter, residing at Ogden, Iowa, was a very sick man from his kidneys. MT. Sayre was prostrated in the summer of 1898, and almost despaired, as all endeavors to check the trouble proved of no avail; just at the danger point of kidney trouble he found a remedy that cured him. It was in a little wooden box and
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-16

The mule always has a kick coming.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-29
BIG GAIN FOR CORN.
MAKES GOOD PROGRESS EXCEPT
WHERE FLOODED.
Rains Interfere with Winter Wheat,
but the Harvest of Oats Is Satisfac-
tory-Much Hay Spoiled by Storms
in the Various States.

The weather bureaus weekly summary
of crop conditions says the lower Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi Valleys and
lake region have continued 10 suffer from
excessive rains, which also have inter
rupted farm work in the Ohio Valley and
in portions of the Middle Atlantic States
fand New England. Much injury to crops
and other property has resulted from
overfiows in Iowa and portions of Illi-
nois, Missouri and Michigan. Drouth
has been largely relieved in the Southern
States. but extensive areas in that sec
ton are still much in need of rain, espe-
cially the northern portions. extending
from Oklahoma eastward 10 the Caro-
linas. The temperature conditions as a
whole have been favorablt. although
rather low in the northern Rocky Noun
tain districts. The north Pacific east
States sustained considerable damage
from high wll,ds and the Dakotes and
Minnesota from hailstorms in scattered
localities
The corn crop has made splendid prog
ress in the .States of TIE central valleys
except in Iowa and limited portions OF
Missouri and Illinois, the condition of the
titled uplands. but great damage has re-
suited from floods on the river bottoms
of the southern and eastern portions If
that State and in Northern Illinois. High
ly favorable reports are received from
Nebraska, Kansas and the greater part
of Missouri and Illinois. 1nd a decided
Improvement in the condition OF the crop
in Ohio Valley is indicated.
Rains have interfercd with the har-
vesting of winter wheat where unfinished
In the extreme northern districts and
also have been unfavorahie Tor thrashing
in the central valleys, while consider
able wheat in shock in the lower Mis-
souri, Valley has been damaged. Har-
vesting continues in California and has
begun in Oregon, where wheat is filling
nicely. The crop in both Oregon and
Washington has. however, sustained CON
siderable damage from recent high
winds
Spring wheat has advanced favorably
in the principal spring wheat States, but
has sustained injury in scattered locali-
ties from hailstorms.
Dat harvest is finished in the Southern
States and is in progress in the central
valleys, and while lodging is extensively
reported from Ohio. upper Mississippi
and Missouri Valleys and lake region,
the general condition of the crop con-
tinues satisfactory.
Although generally improved in condi-
ton, cotton continues to suffer from
drouth in portions of the Carolinas, over
the north-central portions of the cotton
belt and in extreme northwestern and
southwestern Texas. In much the great
er part of the last mentioned State the
crop is normally developed and is heavy
fruited. with ample moisture for present
needs. A material improvement is noted
in portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama and the crop continues in gem
orally promising condition in Georgia.
Over much the greater part of central
and eastern districts the plant continues
small and blooming to top is extensively
reported
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-29

FIGURES STRIKE COST.
President Mitchell Makes the Total
100000.

President Mitchell has made the fol-
lowing estimate of the number OF strik-
ers and dependents in each district and
weekly revenues to be derived from each
district under the decision of the mine
workers convention, together with
amounts of weekly assessments by dis
tricts:
District No. 1. nsylvania-Anthracite
miners on strike, 79,5O0 number of depend
ents, 397, COO
District No. Z, Observation-Disclosures
miners on strike, $4,000 number Of depend
ents, 10000
District No. 8, Pennsylvania-Anthrac
miners on strike, $500; number Of depend
ents, 262, 500.
Total number strikers in anthracite field
10000.
Total number dependents in anthracite
field $50, 600.
Estimated weekly expense in anthracite
field $780, 600.
District No. II, West Virginia, bituminous
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-29
CORN RECORD IN DANGER.
Santa Fe Vice President Says the
Crop Will Be Enormous.

Santa Fe Vice President Says the
Crop Will Be Enormous.
Paul Morton, first vice-president of the
Santa Fe load. predicts ''buIaper crop"
Of corn for the West and the entire coun-
try this season. He estimates the total
crop at $500, 100000 bushels and prophe-
sizes that the railroads of the West will
have all they can do to take care Of the
increased traffic. Mr.. Morton's estimate
was made after a careful survey of the
situation supplemented by personal In
spection Of Western States traversed by
the lines of the Santa Fe and by COM
prehensive reports given him by agents
Of the company in nearly every corn bear
ing State in the Union. Il am conyinc-
ed" said Mr. Morton, that this country
will have the largest corn yield In It's
history and that the high-water mark OF
100000. 600 bushels will be exceeded by
at least 300,O00,000 bushels. There Is
very little danger now that any of the
western crop will be destroyed. 1t must
also be remembered that the acreage is
much larger this year. In Kansas alone
over 100000 acres of unpromising
wheat was plowed up in the spring ana
the land planted to corn"