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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

"A Tow is the time when we may
mi fairly revel in flower decora-
tons: not costly exotics, but
A beautiful wild flowers which
may be had for the gathering if
we are within reach of them. Florists
are beginning to recognize the beauty
OF some of our native wild flowers and
20 cultivate them. In their windows
YOU will see Jack-in-the pulpits. lady's
slipper. goldenrod ana others. They all
make beautiful dinner table decora-
lions. The charming. orchidlike lady's
slipper, mingled with ferns. lends itself
to this purpose especially well.
Many people discard wild flowers be-
cause they droop so quickly, but by
placing them in water as soon as they
are picked they may be preserved for
quite a length of time. The Japanese
keep pond lilies fresh for four weeks by
blowing into their stems liquid made
from cloves stepped I'm tea.
Autumn is the season which brings
some of the most beautiful growths of
the whole year. The regions where the
wild clematis grows in abundance are
blest above all others, for there is no
plant which can rival in decorative
properties the exquisite grace of it's
vines, either when loaded with clusters
of starlike white bloom or the feathery
masses of seed vessels which follow.
The latter are the perfection of house
decorations Whole trailing branches
of these luxuriapt green feathers may
be allowed to fall in their graceful pro-
fusion from mantel. bracket and pic
ture frame. Twisted about the chande-
lier and i'm the empty CRATE they will
preserve their beauty for q long period
without moisture.
The Japanese, who are devoted lovers
of flowers. are also the most skilled of
any people in the world in the art of
growing and arranging them. This
love of flowers is almost as much a
part of the Buddhist religion as the
preservation of animal life, and it has
developed in Japan into a national
characteristic. The art of arranging.
flowers and plants was at first a pas
time of the priests, but the artistic ma
ture of this beauty loving people has
made il a high art, and today it is
studied as such. together with painting
and poetry. The japanese use every
flower that grows. Nothing with deco
rative properties is passed by. from
the gorgeous chrysanthemum down to a
simple branch of pine. Every green
thing is called into use, and sometimes
even the dried branches, arranged with
the consummate skill which they DOS
sess. are considered appropriate to the
winter season. Flowers are used ex-
-lusively in their season in Japan, and
he blossoming of the cherry tree. the
.hrysantheTnum and other flowers are
made times of national fete and semi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

flowers it is always better to keep to
one color, or, at all events, be very sure
to have them harmonic. We do not
think much of such things as butter
cups and wild roses. perhaps because
we have seen them junked in together
and the colors not in harmony, but
each one. if taken by itself. has
beauty which makes it available as a
decoration.
At a very pretty luncheon given re-
Gently the table was effectively deco
rated with pale pink gladiolus. aspara-
gus fern and smilax The tall spikes
of blossoms were arranged with the
fern in crystal vases, and strands of
smilax were looped from vase to vase
A bed of smilax was arranged upon the
cloth. so that the flowers were sur
rounded by delicate greenery
When the flowers used are of two
colors the same combination may be
carried out in other matters The
shades may be of one color ornamented
with ribbons of the other and the CEN
terpiece embroidered with both.
Probably the most snowy autumn
table decoration is of chrysanthemums
These flowers preserve their freshness
nearly as long as the carnation, which
is a distinct advantage when used for
the table. The variety and richness of
their coloring also make them val
liable. White chrysanthemums arc
very effective mixed with sprays of
Virginia creeper turned crimson by the
frost.
While the warm weather dinner table
should always be trimmed with flowers
of pale tint to supply a suggestion of
GOODNESS, so the flowers used in the
autumn should be of warm. bright col
ors. Clusters of nasturtiums. scarlet
saliva and asters offer the warmest and
most gorgeous tints and one feels as if
there could not be too many of them
/ have seen a large dish of nasturtiuns
together with some bits of Virginia
creeper, placed in the center of the
table. Some of the blossoms were AL
| lowed to fall over the dish as far as
the stems would permit, and the creeper
was arranged along the table. with
nasturtiums placed here and there
among the green. 1 think the blossoms
were in tiny glasses of water concealed
among the leaves to keep them fresh.
A dainty little receptacle for flowers
may be easily made of the bark of the
silver birch in the shape of a small
trough. 1t should be large enough to
hold four or five small cans or glasses
in which to put the flowers. After plac-
ing the cans in the trough fill in around
them with sand to keep them in place
Fill the cans with water and arrange
the flowers to suit your taste The
trough should rest on trestles made Of
the same silvery wood.
ELEANOR HEWITT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
Uterine Talbot on Fashions DEGREES For the Fall;
Unique New Fabric That Will Be Popular In Paris

Berthier wore black and white spotted
lace. The -Duchesse de Morny was in
ecru linon de sole. The corsage was
piped with blue linon and had a deep
shoulder collar of Irish guipure over
transparency of blue linon. The skirt
was similarly decorated. The Baronne
de la Motto wore charming old world
toilet of Powered cream taffeta with
wide collar of mousseline bouillonnee.
The skirt comprised a series of circular
gathers, widening out at the hem. The
Vicomtesse des Roys wore white en-
broidered mousseline over a rose silk
transparency. A black taffeta belt am
lace hat garnished with black plum,
completed a striking costume.
Graceful shoulder wraps of tussor,
and china silk are worn in the coun-
try and at the seashore These are
generally embroidered in pastel colored
silks and fringed with soft strands of
silk, thread or chenille. Some of them
| resemble the early Victorian scarf in
shape. Others are made to slope over
the shoulders and fall in hood deco
| rated with cord and tassels. For even
ing or driving the long loose sack coat
will be popular, together with collects
of lace, outlined with ruchings of mar
row taffeta. These will be used as
wraps for dining at open air restau-
rants or the casino.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

with some nice little tea gowns, she is
equipped as to dresses For cloaks she
will take with her lace opera eloaks.
motoring overalls and long military
coat in dark blue cloth, the shade of
a French soldiers coat, with fiat steel
buttons on the cape and cuffs. Her
hats will fill ain enormous box with
partitions like an old fashioned chop
house, and they are of every description
and charming to look upon, but the
sensation is the scarlet pigeon with
a knot of black velvet. which will be
worn at AK. There are many pretty
girls at AK, the majority Americans,
and the dressing is most luxurious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

studied weeks in advance. Everything
has been prepared and each costume
photographed. This is a very practical
aid in selecting a suitable dress. When
one has so many that she is apt to
overlook just the right one for the oeca-
sion. she has only to turn the leaves of
a neat little book and make her choice.
Among her suits she has "A red linen
costume, a plain skirt inserted with
coarse lace just below the hips. The
bodice is tucked and inserted from
shoulder to shoulder with the same
lace. blue serge dress with short
bolero wide sleeves and mosquetaire
cuff is finished with plated frills of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

religious observance. Their arrange
ment of flowers is never compact and
massy. as our western ideas suggest,
but always open and more nearly fol-
lowing the natural growth in which
respect we would sometimes do well to
initiate them, as often a single loose,
graceful spray is much more effective
than compact masses.
The old fashioned garden flowers,
such as phlox, verbena, marigold
larkspur and sweet pea, are coming in
vogue again for table decorations
among the most fashionable people.
Sweet peas make a most charming din
ner table effect in their different colors.
of which a great variety have been de-
veloped through cultivation. If pink
peas are chosen, the centerpiece should
be embroidered in pink. When purple
are used, the centerpiece may be in
lavender, and so on. 1t is the thing to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

Portable in light weight felt Autumn
hats will be higher in the crown. Some
of the simpler ones will be trimmed
only with MORE rosettes and buckles,
but birds and feathers will be largely
worn The dove figures extensively in
the coming millinery. Some hats are
composed entirely sof feathers. Dove,
pheasant. peacock and cog feathers are
all used, while the ostrich always plays
its part
Cunning little bolero shaped sack
coats with pOmpadour sleeves will be
much in vogue this autumn. in velvet,
satin and MORE. They show a waist
band at the back and reach just below
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

There is a variety of washable gloves
this season. The washable glace gloves
cost 81 a pair. but white and yellow
chamois skin gloves can be purchased
for less than half that price. also the
finer castor makes that can be cleaned
with gasoline, but not with soap and
water. Then there are the neat and
durable fabric gloves. so much liked for
travelling and shopping. and the wash
able silk and Isle varieties that fit al
most like a kid glove and wash like a
cotton one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
The sandgIas. Again In vogue.

The sandglass is again to be found as
picturesque dining table equipment
and the old world time keepers look
quite at home with the antique furnish
ings now in vogue. Three minute sand
glasses accompany the bronze egg boil
ers now so popular for breakfast table
use. These glasses are employed by
many housewives at table when the
cooking of dainty viands runs the risk
of being spoiled by a fraction of a Sec
ond under or over doing" They are
also deliberately mounted and adorn
desks and even cabinets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

with a three-quarter length coat of the
same material Under this should be
worn a wash silk or flannel shirt. A
suitable shaped nat should come well
down over the eyes, partly because it is
a protection from the sun and partly
because it is nearly always becoming.
Travelling coats should have many
pockets as possible. and there should be
one in the skirt besides, in case the coat
has to be flung off. 1 have seen a very
effective travelling costume of plaid,
made with a short, killed skirt and
Iee-quarter length coat, worn with
plain dark green silk shirt to tone. The
coat was also finished with a hood of
the green silk, which could be brought
right over the head. A comfortable
cap should match such Il suit
The neat toreador hat is revived for
travelling. Also a four cornered hat
takes the place of the three cornered
model. These. shapes are most COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

the waist in the front One pretty
model is of fine cloth trimmed with
MORE rosettes and has undersleeves
of lace applique.
When a Parisienne goes a-traveling
she is prepared for every emergency
Nothing surprises her. She is ready al
ways to go anywhere and she always
has dress for the occasion. Every
thing with regard to the dress has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

white linen. She also possesses mouse
gray cloth for mountain climbing, with
boots of the same shade and white col
lar and cuffs. Her dinner dresses will
be of mousseline de sole, a white and a
pink. with lace f1ounces and high
taffeta waistband; a couple of ball
dresses, a black tulle and a white
spangled lace. and two or three lace
frocks for dining at restaurants. Then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

sprays of flowers are allowed to fall
over the sides and trail along the table
Smilax is invaluable for decoration be-
cause it preserves it's freshness for such
length of time without water. Re
member that nearly all flowers look
best with their own foliage. but for
those which have little of their own
such for instance as phlox, ferns,
feathery asparagus branches and even
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

Among the seasons equipments for
country homes the English chintz as a
room upholstery is in more favor than
ever. In popular patterns pink is the
color most favored. The designs show
carnations in punches on a rich cream
white background, roses with their long
stems and green leaves, pretty bouquets
of wild flowers dotted here and there in
narrow and broad stripes and rich pink
peonies of brilliant colorings, which
form set figures for draperies and hang
ings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

Designers have been busy with love
affairs and their symbols. The engage
ment ring will probably never lose its
favor but there are now several novel
ties in the way. of engagement gifts
that vie with the ring for popularity.
A pretty idea is the curb bracelet with
the heart clasp, in which reposes the
portrait of the giver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

The last race meeting of the Societe
des Courses de Compeigne on the CO.
quet champ de courses was very inter-
esting. Brilliancy and gayety were added
to the scene by the military band play
ing during the afternoon. Many we'll
known sportsmen and sportswomen
crowded the pesage and chatelaines
from the villas at Compeigne were seen
in elegant toilets. The Comtesse de
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

fur For travelling three-quarter coats
are of course the most convenient, as
full length cloaks are apt to drag down
the skirts and prove too heavy, though
they are often the most becoming
Some Of the models are made with a
hood.
A smart travelling dress has Il blue
serge skirt coming just to the ankles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

The girl of today need not be always
in white in the evening: pale shades
of color can be worn. There can be
dance frocks and dinner gowns of pink
blue. maize, mauve-even of black.
With colored dresses wreaths of small
flowers to match may be worn, and a
fiat wreath of silver leaves looks well
with a black costume
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

A new and serviceable ash receives
and cigar holder combined is of imita-
tion gun metal i'm the shape of a smal
shallow bowl. standing on three tinw
brass legs Another is of bronze. decc-
rated with a Grecian head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
Fashionable handkerchief.

Handkerchief with extremely mar
row, colored hens have a design work.
ed in the same shade in all the corners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

carrot leaves are most satisfactory
1t is possible at any time of the year
to have some kind of flowers for the
table, if it is only a bowl of yellow
dande1ions or wild violets in the spring,
daisies, wild roses or buttercups for the
summer and for the autumn golden
rods. wild peas. clematis and later on
autumn leaves or cluster of the scar
let seed vessels of the wild rose or other
red berries and late ferns, while even
in the winter some pressed leaves or an
occasional geranium or other house
flower may be used. In arranging these
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

- ARTS. Aug. 22.-Among the new
fabrics in preparation for the
autumn is chiffon velvet. -
n From Lyons the city of velvets,
tt.se. ,.a.rr is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

"a Tow is the time when we may
mi fairly revel in flower decora-
tons: not costly exotics, but
beautiful wild flowers which
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-25

about the sword fight until the people
rose up in arms and threatened 10 throw
the fighters into the river Then the
misery ended and the crowd undertook
TO get back part of their cash. Several
did get the money returned and all sorts
of terrible things were threatened the
sword fighters. DeMaIchin trenbled and
his teeth chartered while the fellows
were telling what was going 70 happen
The street car company had deal with
the sword fighters and the baseball team
whereby the charge was TO be - cents
for the ear ride and admittance 20 the
gate. Those who rode wheels walked
or went in rigs had 20 put up the quarter
Al the gate. The man with the unpro-
nouncable name got ali the dough that
came in ar the gate and was 10 receive
2. De. cent OF that which the street car
companv took in. The crowd that paid
10 see the fight and ball game got their
money back AT the gate, or a part or
them did. and those who paid for the
car ride had pleasant ride for their
money and also had a chance 70 see the
fun Of the others fellows soaring the
s,-or5s-ue out OF their boots The share
that was left at the street car company
Office was held Up on account Of prlntin :
and few other bsIs, and t. make the
whole show worse than ever some Eel
lows from Hutchinson who had some
hills that we're unpaid when DeMaicnin
lsf4 there Saturday night without giving
a show came il and wanted some OF
the cash the Wichita people PCT np be-
cause they were easy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-25
HIS HORSE STOLEN.
Some One Took Nice Drive in Dan
Boone's Rig.

County Treasurer Dan Boone Was
given a good scare Sunday evening at
the camp meeting Accompanied by hi@
wife he drove to the camp grounds IN
South Riverside and tied his horse to
the fence along the north side OF the
park. When he started home his horse
and buggy were missing. Mr.. Boone
drives a pretty good horse and his buggy
is a new rubber-tired road wagon. He
did not think anyone would steal it and
drive out of town as the rig was one
that would attract attention. Mr.. Boone
started out and finally found the rig tied
along the east side of the track a. quarter
of a mile from where he left IL. The
horse had been driven about town dur
ING the evening and had given good serv-
ice. The animal was very warm and
tired showing that he had had some
hard driving
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-25
PEOPLE WERE DISAPPOINTED.
With the Sword Fighting Contest Held
Sunday.

The people who iourneyed TO the fair
grounds Sunday afternoon to see the Won
derful sword fighting and trick work by
fellow named DeMalchin and another
were sadly disappointed and there came
near being a little excitement and amuse-
ment which WAS not written on the
boards Some people said that DENIAL
chin was a warm number with a sword.
he may be. hut the account Re gave of
hirnself Sunday did not show Il By
whole lot and he came very near having
good use for his sword 70 protect him
from the angry populace which came to
mob him. The show vas a terror. De-
Malchin claims that the trouble was that
they did not have horses that knew any
thing abou; sword fghiing and that they
had 10 pay more attention 70 the animals
than 10 the other man with the sword.
This may be true. bat the crowd that
put I'D two bits a head 70 see the show
said that the horses knew more about
sword fighting than the men who rode
them. There was nothing very exciting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-25
RURAL CARRIERS ORGANIZE.
j. A. Moore Will Represent This Coun
~ at State Meeting.

The rural carriers of this city have
perfected an organization and will now
take an active interest in affairs of the
Rural route carriers of the country. A
state organization is TO be formed at
Emporia the 9Th of next month and J.
A. Moore, carrier of route No. 1 of this
city has been selected TO represent this
county. According TO the preliminary
rules of the state organization each
county that has five or more rural routes
is to have a county organization and
may select one delegate TO the state
convention. While a permanent consd-
tuition of the state organization has not
been adopted the rules were made out
of the promoters that basis of equal
representation could be formed. Tho
meeting at Emporia is the first of the
kind in the state and the county car
riers have only perfected a temporary or
on 0iyafSo-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-25
is A PAYING INVESTMENT.
Watson Mills Cannot Grind Wheat
Fast Enough.

The Watson Touring mills in this city
is one of the largect institutions Of the
kind in the state of Kansas. II is a.
all intents a merchant mill and while it
does considerable local business it de-
ponds on the markets of the world 10
dispose of its products.
The Watson people last week bought
five thousand barrels of flour from other
mills TO help All its orders The caracity
of the mill has recently heen enlarge
but it is too small 10 supply theh dema. I
for its grade Of four The inability Of
this mill to grind the wheat TO fill its
orders for -four has put the business
men TO talking about more and larger
mills in Wichita.
~ Some Of the business men are urging
the Chamber Of Commerce TO take Up
the matter and induce some more mile. $
to come here and build big mills Wichita
IS in the center Of the hard wheat belt
and the advantages of this city as a
distributing point makes il a desirable
place for a location of large mills.
The best argument for the location Of
large merchant mills al this place is n
the fact of the success of the Watson
mills Il runs day and nisht manufactu--
inr -four In this city. Some OF
the business men who are agitating tn,
matter of more mills point out th5t
manufacturing enterprises OF every des-
cription started here by men who gave
their attention TO them have been sue
cessful.
The Chamber Of Commerce and the