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The Columbus commercial., 1903-08-25

1lUp6 l1dJ IL dlAdAAdli 10 CAOSeO1
| it will be in one sense a defeat oi
Senator McLaurin? Does ability,
courage and independence cut as
much figure with you as Major
Vardaman's courage to cuss out
the Senator and the independ-
ence to make it known that if
elected he will discharge every
man from public office who is
known to be friendly to Mr.. Nc
laurin? The truth, for once, isn't
this the pin that sticks in your
craw2
"I know of no more corrupting,
debauching political process than
the illegitimate use of money in
elections. think it is today the
greatest menace to our free re-
publican institutions and our elec-
ton system. | have always been
against it and shall continue my
warfare against it and those who
practice it, no matter what they
chance te be-"
Since you mention that point
Mr.. Allen, one that ought to prove
a little delicate IN your hearing.
was the use of ''large campaign
fund" keeping you awake at
nights when YOU were making
yonr canvass of Mississippi in
the private car of the president
of great raiIroad7 Since Judge
Critz, whom you evidently refer
to in the mention of a large cam
paign fund, begun his canvass he
has done his sleeping in the day
coach just as other weary and
worn candidates did. Did you?
Were you not in a palace car,
pulled half the time by a special
engine, and did not you have
along all the attachments for a
st-cIass hurrah when you
landed in a town and in the
midst of your convivial compan-
ons? No insult, Mr.. Allen; just |
! few pertinent queries, since you
nave suggested "boodle" and a |
large campaign fund" in your
etter.
"He then went into details and |
igures and showed that Judge |
Jritz was expending more money
han any man could afford, look |
ng to the legitimate salary OF
he office and that the election
# Judge Critz by these methods
would be equivalent to service
# notice by the voters of the
tate that no poor man need ap-
,ly."
AS a side remark, Mr.. Allen,
10 you and do not all men know
hat the salary of the governor
# Mississippi is so very small
hat no man hunts it for that
lone? Do you not know that
lowry came from t h office
'oorer than he went in? When
le made his memorable fight
gainst Ben King, isn't it a fact
hat he was called upon to spend
s much in travelling expenses
uring this contest which wiped
epubIlcanism from the face of
Mississippi, as he got in a
hole years salary? Was not
tone forced to live in a modest
ottage in order to make his sal
ry meet his expenses? Did not
IcLaurin retire with his private
leans exhausted? Could Gov
rnor Longino have lived and
ntertained his friends without
n income from his plantations
nd ct b private interests?
oes any one imagine t h a t :
ldge Critz is seeking the office |
'r the money that is in it?
-ean little insinuations of this :
md in the letter are unworthy !,
even the sonly sanctified poll t
ician" in Mississippi. '
cit has been charged that c
ewspapers have been paid to q
lpport him?"
Be somewhat specific, Mr.. AL :
n. A politician SO sanctified 4
you claim to be ought to be 9
oheld by his conscience. Don't
de your light. What newspa- 8
The Columbus commercial., 1903-08-25

T. NJ. MoSLEY.
w. B. CROMWELL.
j. T. OSBORN.
j. A. MCARTHUR.
S. w. CARoTHERs.
b. l.. SMITH.
j. NJ. HARDIsON.
S. b. WHITE.
T. G. Ivy, NJ. d.
o. .. BROTHERS, M. d
j. A. CRAWFORD.
W l.. FOSTER.
ISHAM EVANS.
]. w. JAMES N.
ID. COTTRELL.
V. E. COCHRAN.
ROBT. r. ELLIS
j. H. SMITH,
And many others.
The Columbus commercial., 1903-08-25

a gallant Confederate soldier un-
der Forest, who in the dark days
of '75 fought heroically to drive
from our borders the carpet bag
ger and the scalawag, who IS
true to every tradition OF Dixie
and whose every heart beat Is
southern. And we ere amazed
that men who affect TO be re-
spectacle and claim to possess
Christian character should take
up the vile insinuations Of this
alien from Kansas and circulate
them abroad, thus helping TO de-
fame the character of a southern
gentlemen. We make this state
ment because standing upon the
high pedestal upon which his
stainless life and pre-eminent
talents have placed him, we
would not have Judge Critz to
stoop to the low level of handy
ing epithets with those VII o
would thus defame his character.
We know him and it is our
pleasure to defend him. We be-
lieye that the noble chivalric
people of Mississippi viii indig-
nantly resent this outrageous as
sault upon a gallant Confederate
pure and upright citi-
zen and a stainless Christian
The Columbus commercial., 1903-08-25
ANNOUNC CENENTS

ANNOUNCER
For District Attorney;
HON. J. w. BARRON,
countysTreasurer:
ORR. s. CURRY,
z. p. GOOLSBY.
Superintendent of Education;
PROF. s. NJ. NASH
ssheriH and Tax Collector:
j. w. COOPER,
T. A EGGLESTON.
Circuit Clerk:
R. j. GUNTER,
FOR chanoery Clerk:
ID. RICHARDS,
or Tax Assessor:
JOHN B. WILLIAMS,
90
For State-Senator:
HON.:M. A FRANKLIN.
For the Lsgisieture:
P.W MAER,
J. /. STURDIVANT,
For Supervisor:
Second Dist.-MAJ. BATTLE BELL.
For Justice of the Peace:
Second Dist. M. WAKEFIELD,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05
REVIVAL OF BEAD WORK.

In these days when no fashionable
woman permits herself to have a pocket
let into her dress to destroy the set OF
her skirt it is not remarkable that the
old fashioned purse bags have again
come into use.
One may be able to carry a handker-
chief up ones sleeve, but a secure abid-
ing place is absolutely necessary for
both purse and latchkeys to say moth
ing of other little trifies women carry
First favorites among bag purses are
those made of beads and lined with
chamois leather or silk. Steel beads OF
all Sizes are used, also gilt and silver,
while there is a great demand for jet
bags. According to the size and quail
ity of the beads employed do these
purses range in price from so cents to
many dollars.
Women who are clever with their I'm
gers may well employ them in the man
ufacture of these dainty appendices
Sets of beautifully worked little bead
purses are made to be worn with va
rious costumes and. of course, match
or harmonic with the gown.
Bags are also made of shimmering
masses of sequins. those of gold being
first favorites. and they certainly add a
touch of smartness to any costume.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05
DIQUANT
L PANCAKES
r o. ~ e
= ING IA B L z

n SWEET PANCAKE. = Whip the
a whites of six eggs to a snow. then
add the beaten yolks, with two
tablespoonfuls of minced candied peel,
half pint Of cream and one table
spoonful of cornstarch- Stir until all is
thoroughly blended. Put one ounce of
sweet lard into a clean frying pan over
the fire, then pour into it enough batter
to make a pancake no larger than the
palm of the hand. When the pancake
is done, cover with sugar and hold over
it a hot salamander. Send to table
few at a time with a boat of hot currant
jelly.
Party Pancake For the Children
Boil a quarter of a pound of best rice in
enough milk until thick, then stir into
it a jug of cream, four well beaten eggs.
a little sugar and some -four. as much
as viii make it into thick batter
Have ready a quarter of a pound OF
stoned and chopped raisins and two
figs, also well chopped. Stir these into
the batter and fry them the size of the
top of a wineglass in boiling sweet fat.
Drain in hot oven and upon kitchen
paper. Dish and cover with powdered
sugar.
Pink Pancakes-Peel a well boiled
beet root and beat it in a mortar with
orange flower water; add to it four well
beaten eggs. then stir in two table
spoonfuls of dry -four. three tablespoon
fuls of cream, half a nutmeg grated. a
little sugar and a wineglass of brandy.
Stir all together. then fry them the
size of a tea saucer. Drain and dish.
ornamenting with preserved apricots
Wafer Pancakes.-Beat well four
fresh eggs and strain them into two ia
blespoonfuls of -four, then into this stir
two tabIespoonfuls of cream, one Of
crushed lump sugar and half a nutmeg
grated Pour the mixture into only
Just sufficient boiling fat to cover the
pan. As each is cooked roll neatly, sift
over some powdered sugar and send to
table at once with lemon juice.
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time to begin. There is philanthropy
in this kind of work. It is thrice bless
ed not only to him who gives, but to
him who takes. in the pleasure from the
sidewalk.
Even the homely fire escape-the
garden of the fiat and apartment house
may be made to blossom as the rose
when little care is expended upon its
iron rigidness. A common box such as
groeers have filed with soap. starch
and the like is an excellent bed for this
garden.
Paint the box a good green color with
three coats of paint. then have florist
fill it with good, rich earth. If the sea-
son is not too far advanced, seeds
should be planted; otherwise small ge-
raniums, petunias or any sweet smell
! ing flower may be substituted and will
be a joy all summer. Room must be
left in the box for the plants to grow
and all overcrowding avoided.
Nasturtiums alone can make a pretty
effect in one of these boxes. and when
trained up on cords above the window,
forming an arbor, the shade is very
grateful. On hot day this little bit of
nature is wonderfully appreciated by
the stay at homes.
thing of beauty and a joy for the
whole winter was made by an enter
pflSlng girl Who IN tiny apartment
which did not boast a window sill de-
termined to grow few flowers The
services of a carpenter were called into
requisition, and at a cost of % cents a
board two feet wide and the length of
the window was fitted in with iron
brackets costing 10 cents apiece.
When the board was stained and pots
of blooming wax plants and gera NUNS
We're nicely arranged on top, the spot
proved to be the most attractive onefin
the room. EDITH LAWRENCE.
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for the eye thrown in carefully care
less fashion on the back of a chair.
Rejane wore a dress on the stage the
other night which may serve as a mod
ell for mothers who are at sea as to how
their daughters spring gowns shall be
made.
1t was of fine white wolfe, with bodice
and skirt having plaits about half an
inch wide. A little distance above the
hem cf the skirt was band of en-
broidered lawn. The same embroidery
formed a square empiecement on the
bodice, which blOused slightly over a
liberty satin waist ribbon. The sleeves,
plated like the bodice and skirt. were
caught into the wrist with a narrow
band of lawn. This is a charming style
for young girls and looks well in any
thin material like voile, tussore, fou-
lard or nuns yelling.
Here is a costume which when worn
on the right occasion is extremely
fetching: Tomato red cloth is the ma
terial used, the skirt made clinging and
light. with black embroidery introduced
in the bottom of the skirt. The bodice.
covered with symmetrical figures and
dots done in black, opens over a white
muslin and lace chemisette. A black
silk ribbon is drawn through a lawn
collar and tied at the throat. A novel
waistband is of shiny leather perforat-
ed into thin lines fastened with a dull
/ gold oblong buckle.
Since the production of Tolstoi's
Resurrection Russian fashions have
become still more popular. Cossack
/ jewelry is now the craze. The peasants
of the cars dominions to brighten up
their somber dress wear a number of
silver ornaments. including quaint
clasps with imitation jewels in the cen
ter. These barbaric ornaments the
] smart women are wearing at present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

The collar band is of transparent Vein
ings and crepe de chine.
The collarless Waist will be in evil
dence this summer. and when becoming
is a cool and comfortable little affair.
A beautiful slip blouse of this descrip-
ton is composed of finely tucked white
chiffon and dalencon lace, with a deep
bertha of Killed chiffon edged with a
fancy stitching The effect of the yoke
falling off the shoulder is very becom-
ing to some figures.
The subject of hats is a fascinating
one, especially at this time of the year
when womankind as we'll as nature
bursts forth into gay and springlike at
tire. The hat Of the moment here in
Paris is a three cornered walking cha
peau with a brim, the corners, while
not very definitely conspicuous, being
still distinctly noticea bic. One fiat side
is worn across the face, and the other
two fiat sides have great choux of rib
bon which fall partly on the hair a the
back and stand up a $ pompon rosettes.
The crownless French hats after the
Vatican type made OF colored straw
and wired tuHe trimmed with forget
menots and narrow black ribbon are
very pretty
The after Easter weddings are begin
ming TO be solemnized. and the spring
bride is wearing a wreath of pure white
Easter lilies Another innovation at
the wedding of the moment is flower
rnuff carried by the bridesmaids
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

cannot find one to suit her require
ments. A beautiful waist intended for
special occasions was made of white
satin tucked all over, with the excep-
ton of the lower part of the sleeves. A
collar of white net embroidered with
silver sequins and crystal beads covered
the upper part of the blouse, while mo-
tifs of lavender eolored sequins in Per
sian design We're placed here and there
with surprising effect. The sleeves
were decorated in the same way.
Another charming blouse was in the
simplest of all overwhelmingly
this garment was sufficiently fine for a
duchess. In color it was pale blue with
a yoke formed of narrow lines of blue
MORE ribbon joined together with lace
stitches in string colored cord. This
blouse was to be worn with a costume
of tobacco brown. the skirt of which
was plain and the coat somewhat elabo-
rate. The distinctive note was given by
revers and collar faced with moss green
velvet. and the whole coat was lined
with the same color. The belt. mod
ish affair of light brown kid stitched
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

Widows have revived the fashion of
wearing mourning rings. and a design
that is finding great favor in the eyes
of the wealthy consists of a large single
black pearl sunk in a rim of what is
known as furnished silver Then, too,
there are cameo rings bearing the like
ness of the womans late husband II
set in cfrclet of gold covvx~S with
black enamel.
All mourning rines ar large and
heavy and mus =. worn above the
wedding circlet
Accordinz = ~.Telers, the fashion for
wearing 8 a-ss is on the increase. In
deed u. thumb is the only digit that
yo-s cray not adorn in these days. mar
- Ase rings being first favorites for
wearing en- the index finger. We owe to
this fashion the new finger tip squeeze,
for one really cannot describe such a
proceeding as anything else, and a
handshake would indeed be exquisitely
painful to those who have rings on ev-
cry finger. the gems in which would cut
into the flesh if pressed in a hearty
grin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

Filet lace is accorded first rank in the
decoration or construction of evening
and reception toilets, this dainty ethe-
real quality looking especially well dyed
to ficelle or Paris tint. In this seductive
shade it was privileged to pose as fab
ricating medium of one of the new opal
esce sequin robes fashioned on empire
lines. with its long. straight skirt set on
to the sweetest little bodice. which in its
turn was permitted a draped hchu Of
delicate pink chiffon the same trans
parency again requisitioned for the
sash, with long ends falling to the hem
of the skirt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

Cut fowl into neat joints Sprinkle
them with chopped parsley, salt and
pepper.
Make three tabIespoonfuls of salad oil
very hot in a frying pan. Put in the
chicken and four thfnly sliced onions
and fry till golden brown. This will
take about fifteen minutes. Stir in
smoothly one and half ounces of flour,
half a pint of tomato pulp and half a
pint of stock. Simmer gently till the
fowl is tender, about thirty minutes.
Take the pieces of fowl out of the
pan keep them hot and rub the sauce
through a sieve.
Reheat. skim we'll and add half a ta-
blespoonful of tarragon vinegar.
Arrange the pieces of fowl in a pile
on a hot dish put in heaps round the
dish short pieces of boiled macaroni
and a few stoned olives. Sprinkle over
little chopped parsley and serve very
hot.
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ranged sloping down from the sides to
the center of the window sill, where a
basin is fixed to catch the little rills.
Hardy ferns and MOSES viii do well in
this rockery
Ornamental pots set on window sills
are always to be seen ard appreciated
Some of the new Doulton ware jars are
particularly nice for this purpose. OF
course you know the plants must never
be placed directly in the ornamental
jar, but first planted in an ordinary one,
the spaces between being filed in with
moss or sand. Pretty also are the
hanging baskets hung outside the win
dow filed with a variety of creeping
cereus.
A stiff, though curious, effect is pro-
duced with cacti These look well all
the year round, but must be protected
by glass, as they are sensitive to
changes in temperature
once saw a pretty picture made by a
small. close clinging cheeping plant
which was apparently incorporated in
the lower panes of a large window. The
creeper, although a tropical one, seemed
to thrive splendidly. Upon investigation
found that the window was double.
The lower part of the frame was mol
low and filled with earth, in which the
creeper had been planted.
The Italian loggia has become so
much q part of our modern architecture
that one may gather valuable hints as
to outdoor decora tons from the exqui-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

is that it may be heated, a receptacle
for holding hot water being fitted in the
bottom of the case.
For one of these covered winter houses
begonias. fuchsias and plants of that
family thrive best and with proper care
viii blossom all winter long.
If one wants to be very elegant and
dainty. fountain playing in the mid
die of the greenhouse is a pretty addi-
ton These can be bought at moderate
cost. The piping is either connected
with an ordinary water tap or a pan is
filed with sufficient water to make the
fountain run for some time
The miniature greenhouse is rather
expensive and will be beyond the reach
of the many who have only few dol
lars to expend on the garden.
The simplest and cheapest form of
window garden is the window box This
may not be as dainty and original as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05
WINDOW BOX.

beautiful" in which the inhabitants of
the houses vie with each other in unique
and charming arrangements of plants
and blossoms.
These efforts have not been suffi-
GENTLY concerted so far to produce any
decidedly marked change in the aspect
of our streets; stili we have grasped
the possibilities Of this cult, and a hint
to the adaptable American woman is
sufficient.
The following very practical and or
namental devices for window decora-
IN are ideas materialized by a we'll
Town florist and may be successfully
.dopted by the lover of flowers.
one Of his more ambitious reations
may for want of better name be
called a greenhouse in miniature. It is
made Of glass and wood like its name
sake. and may be bought of any de-
sired shape or size to fit over a window
box outside a window, or, If preferred.
is equally we'll adapted to the inside of
8 room.
As air Is almost as great a necessity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

ORNAMENTAL FLOWERS IN FAN
CY JARS.
the continuance Just described. but in
good colorings, when prettily filled and
painted. it is most attractive.
Many lovely ones are to be purchased
with tiled and mosaic designs, although
the homemade box lined with zinc is a
very acceptable substitute. These box
es hold a quantity of earth. and in sum
mer calceolarias. geraniums and mas
turtiums bloom abundantly and look
we'll in them
Fuchsias trained out in fan shape on
thin sticks painted green and ivy treat
ed in the same way when placed in the
center of the box are extremely pretty.
Very few persons realize the beauty
of passion flowers as a window adorn-
nent. The Parisians plant them in
small pots made to harmonic with the
brick or stone work of the house and
train the vine around the entire frame
of the window. making a Charming
bower A single grapevine grown in a
window box and trained like the pas
sion flower is another exquisite and sell
dom seen effect. Where water is avail
able miniature roekery can be ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05

a gold ring set with a single precious
stone which hangs down over the rings
beneath
Speaking of Jewels, the turquoise has
had an extraordinary run of fashions
favor and at the moment is more worn
than ever. 1t shares honors with the
emers id, which is the privilege of the
few. while the turquoise is more demo-
cratic and radiates its beauty far and
wide.
Among the new things in a Rue de la
PAX shop I saw the dearest necklace
which will go straight home to the
heart of the turquoise loving girl. The
blue stones formed a fringe around the
close fitting collar of pearls. Any one
who possesses string of seed or small
sized pearls and a requisite amount of
uncut Jumps of turquoise may contrive
one.
Blouses become more ornate in char
acter and are as universally worn as
ever Like Banquo's ghost, they viii
not down. So infinite is the variety of
these accommodating garments that
there is no woman young or old who
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is fitted in position by means of strong
iron brackets fastened to the wall out
side the window. The case may come
half way up the window pane without
greatly interfering with the light. It
should be at least twelve inches high on
the outside and slope upward toward
the window at an angle of thirty de-
grees. The plants viii then have plenty
of room in which to grow and can be ar
ranged from the inside of the house
The glass case does look somewhat
like an inclosed shop counter. Still the
Importance of a window garden being
under glass cannot be overestimated.
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Objection is sometimes raised against
the use of holland or other cotton blinds
on the score that they soon soil and
spoil or run up in washing. There is no
need to have them washed. as there is a
much simpler way of cleaning them
The blind should be spread fiat on a
table and well rubbed all over with
breadcrumbs. This will make it look
quite clean and fresh. While it makes
much less work than washing. it viii
prove more satisfactory in the end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-05
INGENIOUS ART SEAT.

Something unique in house furnishing
is the art seat illustrated here. 1t is
suitable for a small reception hail. for
a bedroom nook or for the sitting room.
The making of the frame is hardly an
undertaking for the ordinary amateur,
but if one be well grounded in the car
penter's art it offers no difficulty If
not, it should be handed over to the To-
cal carpenter for construction. The
high back should have square spaces
cut for etchings, water colors or photo
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and they often supply just the right
note of color in a costume.
A dull silver clasp with bit of blue
in the center or a gem which looks like
a glittering green eye is very effective
on a costume of blue or green. They
are sewed at the top of blouses, tea
gowns or theater coats and even fasten
a dress bodice from throat to waist.
Another idea we have borrowed from
our Russian friends is the drop ring. -