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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-13


Presbrey. declares himself blameless. He
put himself on record, ten days before the
first performance as the foreteller of a
fiasco and quit the rehearsals, which, up to
that time, he had conducted. This he did
because William Collier, the chief comedian.
had from day to day substituted more and
more of his own persifiage for the lines that
the author had provided. Now, Mr. Collier
has for years been, at Weber & Fields's
Music Hall and elsewhere. jester on his
own account. He Is a very funny fellow in
his own way. but never in any other mans
way. That is his good enough reason why
he should be privileged to eliminate and
substitute at will But Mr.. Presbrey is a
man of professional dignity. and so. with a
courtly bow. ne babe adieu to Personal"
Now. etiquette aside, il must be conceded
that Mr.. Collier had to put the requisite
Collierism into his role. BY that means
only did he save himself from going down
I'm the failure OF the play.
Mr.. Golfers audience had many actors in
IL. as he is n hail fellow, / believe John
Drew, who used TO be ar Days when Col
Tier was cailboy there and got into trouble
by mimicing Mr.. Daily; Nathaniel c. Good
win. who has In his day been just the kind
OF personal entertainer that Collier is now
and James X. Hackett. who is affiliated
with the Collier management. sat near me.
and i found IL interesting to watch their
acting OF the roles of satisfied auditors
while they were observing the slow but sure
failure. But Collier himself expressed his
!nion positively. The curtain at this the
alter consists Of drapery that parts I'm the
middle. Ii wouldn't come together at the
end of the play. and stagehand failed TO
close IL. Mr.. Collier spoke angrily 10 the
bungler. but a minute later had TO smile
1t the audience in Acknowledgement of con-
solatory applause. IF Were TO say any
thing else than thank you" he blandly re-
marked. lit would be like what said To
that stagehand-unfit for publication.
FRANKLIN FYLES.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-13

he wrote for Sol Smith Russell. The fail
IRE OF that piece" the late Mr.. Russell
once said 10 me. was severe on me- for l
had hired Days Theater outright; but
declare TO you that ! felt Boucicauits III
fortune yet more keenly. The poor old man
had written the play so confidently. and
was 80 buoyantly hopeful during the re-
hearssls, that his despair when the public
ignored us was pitiful. Ii broke the vet
Grams heart"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-13
in INDIANAPOLIS PARKS
ATTRACTIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAIN
MENTs At FAIRvIEw TODAY.
Afternoon Concerts mt Three City
Perks by Military Bands-Some
Good Programmes.

The indianapolis Nary Band, under the
direction of Fl. w. Klausman, and recruit
ed up TO more than its usual strength, will
be the main attraction at Fairview Park
this afternoon and tonight. Very attrac-
tive programmes have been prepared for
the concerts at $3.50 and $50. Among the
numbers to be played tonight that will be
Of more than ordinary interest will be
Mr. Rembuschs sprightly march, 1.-THE
Horse Show which is timely in view of
the annual horse show to commence next
week. To-days concert programmes, i'm
full, will be the following:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
WIVES AND THE LAW.
Significant Evidence of Woman's In
creasing Independence
From Housekeeper.

From Housekeeper.
No more significant evidence of woman'S
increasing independence is afforded than
the changed attitude with which the law re-
CARDS her status after marriage. To realize
the radical reform that has been effected
in this regard during the last fifty years
we have only to recall the marriage pro-
test of Lucy Stone, the famous advocate
of equal suffrage. Upon her marriage in
1855 to Henry b. Blackwell, both she and
her husband signed a protest against
such of the present laws of marriage
fuse to recogniz the wife as an indepen-
dent rational being while they confer upon
the husband an injurious and unnatural
superiority, investing him with legal pow
ers which no honorable man would eXer-
else and which man should possess"
Among the laws protested against were
those giving the husband the exclusive con-
troll and guardianship of the children; the
sole ownership of the Wifes personal estate,
and the of her real estate, unless pre-
viously placed in the hands of trustees; the
absolute right to the product of the wife's
industry, and, finally, protest was made
against the whole system by which the
legal existence of the wife is suspended dur
ing marriage so that she neither has legal
part in the choice of her residence nor can
she make d will. be sued in her
own name, nor inherit property Then the
newly married couple cited this as their
creed:
We believe that personal independence
and equal human rights can never be for
feited except for crime; that marriage
should be equal and permanent partner
ship, and so recognized by law; that until
it is so recognized married partners should
provide against the radical injustice of
present laws by every means in their
power
1t is gratifying to observe how, during
the last half century, the various unfair
Determinations which Were the objects of
Lucy Stones marriage protest. have been
removed from the statute books and laws
substituted which embody the long-looked-
for Justice. Different states have special
laws, but throughout the country the prin-
ciple holds good that a married woman,
without the consent of her husband, may
receive hold and manage property and sell
or bequeath it. as she sees fit. In most
states too, she may make contracts in her
own name and incur liabilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Bill Nye's Grave.
rom the Kansas City World.

From the Kansas City World
Alas, poor Yorick!
In a rural churchyard thirteen miles from
Asheville, N. c., lies the grave of Edgar
Wilson Nye.
In the seven years that have passed since
his death the mound of earth has almost
disappeared Winters blasts and summers
rains have almost leveled the earthen COW
erlet of the humorist. No flowers grow in
summer time. Briers run riot over the
spot and weeds grow luxuriantly.
Why this neglect?
Bill Nye made a great deal of money
In the closing years of life, but he was
open handed. He could not resist an ap-
peal for help. He gave away almost
fast as he received. The only money he
left his estate was his life insurance. That
money was deposited in Asheville bank,
which almost Immediately failed. Mrs. Nye
was compelled to keep boarders to maintain
the family. The struggle grew too hard for
her and she returned to her western home.
Before she left she had placed in Calvary
Church, in the cemetery OF which Nye's
body rests. memorial window.
Alas, poor Yorick!
Bill Nye's- was a strange nature He was
more than humorist. He was both a poet
and a philosopher. And beneath the sur
face was the tenderness of woman.
Those who knew him best knew the rare
sweetness of his soul.
"Of manners gentle, of affection mild;
In wit man, in simplicity child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

follow the kinks and capers of her setup.
These in time commerce likewise appro-
pirates such merchants as know the value
of names baptizing their wares with the
titles of their inventors Who in the Eng
lish world twenty years ago did not know
a Langtry bonnet by sight? And who IN
Paris today does not know Hading tea
gown. the somewhat dowdy tastes OF TINS
beautiful actress having introduced the
vogue for loose effects.
When it comes to black garments Ioi
children the most rigid in the matter OF
mourning etiquette must rejoice in the
emancipation of the innocents. Only Tor
parents are young children now supposed
to dress in all black, and then it is con-
sidered unfeeling to trim their little gar
ments with crepe. Dull silks are at most
allowed. and if the ages of the bereaved
tots admit a white suit and black sash
is thought all that is necessary. Many
stylish children, accompanying nurses
whose left sleeves or caps may show
touch of crepe, are attired in white from
head to toe White cloth shapes their long
Cloaks, whose cape edges are left raw or
bordered narrowly with unfinished gros
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

the airy gown material Is in deep cream,
the matching ruches of silk produce an
effect of delicate harmony, while standing
out with a definite look of trimming. The
skirts of some of these gowns are PIN
tucked-the narrOWest tucking employed
TO the knees. where they fall In a deeply
tucked or silk-trimmed fiounce, topping
perhaps one or two more, until look ex-
travagantly bouffant is obtained. The en-
tire bodice is also narrowly tucked, the
stopping of this at the elbows producing
the fall for the sleeves. Elaborate under
sleeves cover the lower portion of the arm,
and the dropping puffs of these are now
so large as almost to hide the hand. Ac-
companying these soft evening 1ineries may
be hat of black or white malines or net,
partly transparent and draped at the back
with a suitable veil.
However much fashion may specify that
she wishes the fad to pass the yelled hat
b1tm is still a prominent detail of street
dress. Underneath It's fiuttering border the
same mask veil covers the face. the change
having come only in u more expensive veil
supply.
Few ornaments are allowed wearers Of
black, and they must be in the deepest
mourning. Watch and eyeglass gual DIS for
such persons are i'll duh silk braids with
ali the slides ana hooks in dull finished Jet
The long chains Of wooden beads are al
lowed for second black and are considered
stylish. though a chain of gun metal with
no beads at all is thought more so.
Follow Good Leader.
But propose as will the fashion makers 1t
is. really sweet woman herself who dis
poses of the matter, to the gratitude Of all
concerned. So when a maid or matron
whose taste is a matter of social admira-
ton is observed in mourning, it is well TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
What to Eat.

Chestnut Salad.-Take one pound Of
shelled and blanched chestnuts. cover with
boiling water. add a small blade of mace
and a bay leaf and the roots of q head Of
celery and boil until tender. Drain, and
when cool cut them In slices. Prepare an
equal amount of sliced celery, and when
ready to serve cut two sour applies into
slices. mix all together and add good may
onnaise to molsten all
Braised FoWl.-This is q good way of
cooking an old bird. Pluck. draw and
SINCE 1t. then truss as for roasting. Wash
and cut III small pieces two carrots, a large
turnip and one onion. Put these, with
bunch of herbs. into q saucepan. cover with
pint of stock when it is boiling. put in
the fowl on the top of he vegetables and
cover with a piece of bUttered paper. Cover
the pan closely and braise the contents
slowly for two and half hours. Then put
the fowl into a baking pan. spread 1t
thickly with lard or clarified dripping and
cook it in a steady oven for three-quarters
of an hour. Serve with q rich tomato sauce.
BraiSed CarrotS.-Scrape and cut into
cubes sufficient carrots to make quart.
Throw these into a saucepan containing at
least three pints of boiling water and cook
till almost tender. Then drain off the
water and add one cup of stock, teas
poonful of sugar and some pepper and salt.
Cook rapidly until the stock has been al
most boiled away, then add large table
spoonful of butter. Pile the carrots on a
hot plate and round them pour some thick
brown gravy. For a garnish have fried
creScents of bread.
A Simple Plum Pudding.-Take half a
pound each of flour bread crumbs cur
rants. chopped raisfns and chopped suet,
add Il quarter Of a pound of brown sugar
and n little lemon peel and moisten the
whole with tepid milk in which a saltspoon-
ful of carbonate of soda has been dissolved
Beat all thoroughly, add d beaten egg and
pour into creased mold. Boil fast for four
hours. Serve with a sweet sauce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
In White Poplin.

\ number of the dresses worn with these
cloaks are of white popln or dull-finished
silk, but if the coat is long the little cos
tune below may be of some wash material,
Plain felt and beaver hats are shown for
these ages, shirred rosettes and brim edges
of corded silks comprising the chief trim
mings Long CATERS of cloth or leather
are also worn by the youngest girls, while
a band of black bombaziue on the arm of
a covert coat is thought enough for the
small boy.
For girls in or approaching the teens con-
ventional black is observed Crepe not in
frequently trims their thin dress frocl>s and
shapes the bows and rosettes of their hats,
which, like those of their elders show silk
trimmings in the second stage of black.
For school use gowns and headgear for
such wearers are extremely plain. Neat
suits are made of lusterless serge in models
comprised of plain skirt and Norfolk
jacket or loose coat. These display only
solid stitching, and the sailor hats worn
with them are simply banded with dull
ribbon. MARY DEAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

back. when a mask veil of black net, or
malines bordered with folds of crepe. covers
the face. A little later these may resolve
themselves into narrow bands of lusterless
lawn, during which time the crepe veil
hangs at the back of the bonnet in prim
folds fastened at the sides with dull jet
pins.
Many authorities consider the wearing
of the cap not in accordance with taste
when the widow IL young, the line II white
framing a youthful face suggesting to the
Tibald-mnded consolation to come. But
for the elderly the cap is always admired,
as we'll as the straight collar and cuffs of
lawn. which somehow always render young
er women conspicuous.
Coquettish Effects.
For second mourning fashion admits of
effects which may be openly designated as
coquettish. Some plain cloth gowns worn
by tall regal-looking women are fetching
in their simplicity and smart turbans of
white crepe sported by others have even a
gala prettiness White English crepe, by
The way, IS one of fashions late fads for
those both in and out of mourning. In the
latter instance, however, II is generally a
sign that the wearer has only lately emery
ed from the first estate. and 1t is most often
In the form of bands for evening gowns of
white net or cloth. For the theater or opera
white cloth costumes so trimmed are ad
mired for young women, with stocks as
severely high and sleeves as long as posi-
BILE. Indeed IN the matter of mourning
Woman may not wear sackcloth and ashes,
but she must cover her body from the eyes
of the world. so to speak-drape her head
with the wimple of woe.
The dull silks employed upon second
mourning frocks are usually in a heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

grain. the trimmings taking a more CO.
uuettish form than those on costumes Tor
first wear So bias frills of the silk. Dor
dered and put on with folds, or else shirred
and gathered like any other frflls, are
everywhere seen. White and black under
sleeves of lawn and net appear upon mum
bers of these gowns, and a plain gown of
white cloth with a severe hat OF whlte
crepe is quite serious enough evening
mourning for the youthful.
Much depends upon the cut of these cIoth
gowns whose severity makes them seem
more suitable than fiXier garments. The
long, closely fitting coat must be of fault
less cut. and the walking skirts neither too
narrow nor too short. Some of the three
quarter coats round away from the front,
but others which reach the knees almost
meet there. the backs of these sitting 10
the waist for comfort. Shorter coats nave
the snugly fitting tails that were introduced
last summer Such models and their at
tendant skirts also show the same narrow
strappinAs.
With such plain suits turban of
black taffeta braid or one of rolled crepe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Fashionable Foot Gear.

Fashionable foot gear indicates that the
toes are becoming narrower and the heels
higher and that with the decline of the
vogue of the coat and skirt the mannish-
looking shoe is passing out of favor.
Most shoes for smart wear have a glossy
finish There is decided liking for those
which are strapped, and some of the pref
test foot gear of the moment consists of
little groups of straps fastened to soles, an
arrangement which sets off pretty and
dainty stockings. but should be on no ac-
count adopted by women having clumsy
looking feet.
y fad of the moment is to have Oxford
shoes laced with ribbon. Soft ribbon will
pass easily through the eyeIets which are
made little larger than usual Large
rather fiat buttons are seen on some of the
smartest glace Kid boots, and they look
very smart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

lemons and extract all the juice. Put the
two together and let stand for an hour.
Then strain through cheese cloth and mix
with the sugar. Separate the whites from
the yolks of the eggs and beat the yolks
steadily for fifteen minutes until they are
as light and creamy possible. Add
three-quarters of the sugar and beat again
until light. Whisk the whites until they
foam but do not whiten. Then slowly add
the remainder of the sugar, beating all the
while until 1t stiffens. Sift the -four. Now
very lightly but steadily add the whites and
the -four to the yolks.' alternating one with
the other and using only little each time:
Stir enough to mix them thoroughly, but
do not beat, and be careful that your movA-
ments are gentle. When ready for the oven
the batter should be covered with bubbles.
Have ready buttered Turks heads, FIJI them
two thirds full, sift sugar over the surface
and bake In a moderate oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
An Economical Petticoat

Petticoats are rather important items in
the winter outfit. The most practical nIan
is to have more than one flounce to each
top These f1ounces are provided with q
comedy row of button holes. and the but-
tons to the edge of the top of skirt. Tins
short frill of stout black moreen ia ex-
cellent for wet days, and for fine. dry
weather a long black or colored silk or
molrette one may be donned with pride and
a pleasant feeling of extravaganza INDUCED
at small cost. This is word in season to
the girl on an inadequte dress allowance,
and fear her name is legion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

rate skirt The cores are Joined by fagot-
ing, while three groups of undulating cord
ings give fiounce effects. The bottom hem
is thicikIy incrusted with lace medallions.
The bodice has wide girdle of white
silk, the same silk being also used for the
narrow vest The bodice, which blouses
slightly over the girdle, is of the silk and
wool materials, corded III The same manner
on the skirt. Lace medallions are APP
pliqued on it to give a zouave effect.
All-over lace is used for the collar and
for the deep cuffs of the wide sleeves The
lace is laid over silk lining. so as to give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
To Remove Moths From CARPETS.

If moths are in carpet turn it over and
iron on the wrong side with a good hot
fiatiron Then sprinkle the floor under
meath literally with turpentine, pouring
it into the cracks In the floor If there are
any Rub the turpentine in, and then you
can turn back your carpet. Repeat this
treatment two or three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
The Use of Chiffon.

Chiffon is more used than ever, and the
wonder Is how we ever did without 1t. 1t
forms an interlining between lace and silk,
and thousands upon thousands of yards
have been killed and frilled for the hens of
gowns. Pelerines and mantles of many
Shapes are made in this fabric for evening
wear. and some of 1t is perfectly. charming
with appliques of painted velvet. Velvet
f1ounces are. however. superseding chiffon
in many instances. More Is the pity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Quilted Trimmings.

To stop a moment with the subject of
quilted silks and ribbons, these simple dec
orations are much used for both black and
color. The edges of the silks are pinked,
and the narrow ruches are put on net and
gauze evening skirts in lavish garlands,
which loop into WreIths at intervals. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Have Lost Much of Their
Former Somberness.
NO SPECIAL MATERIALS
EXCEPTING FOR USE IN EARLY
WIDoWHooD.
White Crepe Now Permissible Tor
Second Mourning-Chil-
dren's Customs.
Special Correspondence of The Evening star,

NEW YORK. November % 1893.
1t would be untrue to say that mourning
fashions are no longer sad. But their old
dreadfulness-for surely the somber garb
of woe was once horribe-haS departed,
and, except for first widowhood, the word
is everywhere that there are really no
mourning materials. That is, the majority
Of the textures used by those who mourn
the dead are included in the ordinary cat
alogue of dress. Newest among these is
veil-like material delicately Swallowed with
the markings of English crepe. Lined folds
of real crepe trim this for the first widow
gowns, with which are worn over the face
heavy English crepe wells, finished with
hem some ten inches deep.
4 plain cloth costume and a nuns yelling
veil are not the privilege of first mourning.
Such get-up can be worn only in the second
stage, when stitched mantle of black
zibeline is also admissible. The wrap Of
primary widowhood is of some lusterleSs
goods. either plain, trimmed with crepe, or
at most emhellished with uppet and mun
of monkey skin.
Though there are other black furs in the
market, this long haired and inky pelt still
reigns supreme for mourning purposes. 1t
even supplies band trimming, highly eff
fective, for some of the imported gowns, a
number of whose crepe trimmed skirts run
to gore outliDngs But though 1t has styl-
ish merits. such gown is far less suitable
to first mourning than one palmer, or Mt
least with the trimming confined to the
skirt bottom. Excess of zeal in the matter
of decoration is everywhere productive OF
bad results and nowhere is ii more felt
than In mourning garments.
At the First.
For the widow recently bereaved one or
two bands of English crepe at the bottom
of a skirt of henrietta cloth is considered
sufficient Ornamentation Her bodice Is
equally plain. her white widows cap is
barely a thread. and the veil which falls
over her face reaches almost to her skirt
hem. After six weeks his may be thrown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28

Oriental GALLONS are brought out In the
most gorgeous patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
For Warmer DAYS.

For the day when the winter sun has al
most summer. growth a gown of some
lighter silk and wool mixture will not be
amiss. A dainty white one has an elan9A
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-16
THRESH BY ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Machinery and Men Kept Busy Late
at Night.
10 DcsIS


Samuel Scott of the state dairy and
food commission says that some of the
farmers in the vicinity of Zumbrota,
Goodhue county, are threshing as late as
IL o'clock at night with the aid of cleo
trio lights
Andrew Ness of Zumbrota recently at
tached to his steam thresher a twenty
five light electric dynamo. He has six
teen lights arranged about the thresher
and the engine. Some are placed at the
feeder; others are located where the grain
is weighed and dumped. In fact every
point where it is necessary to have light
is provided with electric bulbs.
'It is the first time that l have ever
seen crew thresh with electric lights, /"
said Mr.. Scott yesterday, ''but IT seems
to be success, and l see no reason why
the plan should not be adopted generally.
The dynamo is connected with the light
er with green cord similar to that
which is seen in office buildings in city.
Everything is done in electric light. When
a man wants to oil any part, all he had
to do is to pull a light over in that di-
rection. Pioneer Press.