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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
BenntifuI Big waists.

The matter OF a slender waist is one
that is open to discussion. 1t is a fact
that the ideals of beauty as shown in
the examples of ancient sculpture do
not give woman tiny waist. nor one
that would even pass for small Re
member that the waist of the Venus de
Milo. that lovely thing that is the idol
and despair of all artists. measured
twenty-seven inches. and she is only 5
feet inches tall and that attractive
figures of art all have large waists.
It is true. too. that the recent styles
give a woman a big waist. The fash
ionable French figure. which was once
that Of an hourglass, is now drawn
down in front. and the waist is given a
girth that would have been considered
disgraceful once upon time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
Nieht working Children.

OF all the m0oted problems attending
child labor probably none are viewed
with greater unanimity than the Ques-
ton of night work for children. Nothing
short of humanity, one would think,
could fail to be moved by the inherent
cruelty of setting a child or a young
person to labor at night The subtle ap-
peal Of helplessness should be the child's
strongest weapon of defense, especially
against the breach of so inviolable a law
of nature-agains exploitation of that
particular season of childish depend
ence which is sacred to sleep. Let the
various states authorize, by tacit or ex-
press permission. every graduation Of
night labor from the cruel period of
twelve hours at night for girls of thir-
teen in the Pennsylvania mills. and
eight hours at night for orphans of ten
years in the mills of Alabama. to the
sweeping prohibition of all work after
.. m. for children under sixteen in the
admirable new law of Illinois. Even in
this. however. the newsboys and boot
blacks of Chicago are ignored. If ex-
cessiVe hours of labor are injurious to
children, they are not less injurious be-
cause an accident forces the children to
work overtime To throw the onus of
the accident upon the weakest-the chill
dren-instead of on the employer is an
act of gross injustice. Several states
have recognized the wrong and have re-
pealed this exception from their statutes.
From Charities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Pacific coast for six weeks trip. He
VIII visit Thunder mountain on his way
home.
Mrs. Frank P. MaeLennan and Miss
Mary MacLennan are in Emporia for a
visit
Miss Ethel Davis is in St. Joseph and
goes from there to Hiawatha to visit
Miss Ada Bechtel.
Mrs. George Crawford and her chill
dren and Mrs. Arthur Capper went to
Baxter Springs today to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. Crawford.
Miss Margaret Perkins of Lawrence
Is the guest Of Miss Carlotta Nellis-
Mr.. Tom Frost of the City of Mexico
arrived today to visit his parents. Mr..
and Mrs John E. Frost
/ Mrs. Frank r. Millspaugh Miss Mary
HambletOn. Miss Nellie Aillspaugh and
Master Clarkson Millspaugh left today
for Prior Lake, Minnesota, where they
will spend the summer.
Miss Pauline Mayer of Alma and Mr..
Joseph Skipton of St Joseph We're mar
iried Wednesday afternoon a half past
I 2 o'clock at the home of the brides
aunt Mrs. T. NJ Mayer. 1915 Monroe
the First Congregational church per
formed the ceremony The bride wore
white silk. Her cousin, Miss Florence
Mayer. played the wedding music Mr..
and Mrs. Siipton will be at home to
their friends after July at 1913 South
Twelfth street, st. Joseph. They went
to St. Joseph Immediately after the
wedding Wednesday where a reception
was given for them that night.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Marshall leave to-
day for Illinois and Pennsylvania for a
/ months visit.
The young people of Oakland gave a
surprise party Monday evening in honor
of Mr.. James McGivern. Those present
were Misses Annie MeGiyern. Mary
James. Eta Ashton. Lille Eshe, Mae
Crouch. Gertrude Foy. Sadie Kenplin
Mary Flynn. Mary MeAulif. Bessie
Ross, Professor Hummer, James Nc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Plain velvet covered buttons are de-
tail on the new cloth skirts, bodices and
sleeves, and the single or triple capes
are adorned with either stitching or
rows of braid with twists of the trim
ming in the center.
No dress seems complete nowadays
without its wealth of dainty introduce
tons in the form of needlework a jour
stitching and embroidsries. and the
mercerized thread in many cases IS TAX
ing the place Of embroidery silk as a
working material
A thick coarse linen costume struck
ms as particularly becoming, having a
double line Of gathers round the skirt
and corsage and a large. square collar
trimmed with linen fringe.
The line" ever dsar to the feminine
heart is by no means lost in the fulled
skirts, and one might imagine in the
linen frock that this gathered effect
would be bulky. but the line" is beau
tifully preserved in the close fitting
hips Notwithstanding gathers. plaits
and tucks. And any gown with q lib
sral supply of these a1ornments artis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

days of Vatican. The new canvas dis
plays fancy stripings like drawn thread
work, with a threading of green silk
here and there. Many of the grass
lawns have not only these lacelike
stripes, but borders. and some Of the
other ma terials come with plaid Dor
ders. both wide and narrow In June
we win see plenty of these grass lawns
with silk stripes and embroidery be-
tween. and wien made up over silk
these are fascinating and chic cos
tunes.
Delaines will have things all their
own way this summer. They are as
tcnishingly pretty in plain colors. tiny
spots and natural colored floral effects.
The waving floral designs interspersed
with spots and laceiike effects min
Cling with roses and bows and COW
tional flowers in black and white on
colors are admirably suited for this
most useful stuff
new idea is a white ground with
bouquets of flowers on what appears TO
be a shaded effect of color. The design
Is light and charmingly suggestive Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
QUEER Bars no DIVORCES.
Some Countries Make It Difficult to
Sever the Marital Tie.

Some curious and interesting facts re-
garding the marriage and divorce laws
of foreign countries are contained in a
parliamentary paper just issued.
Breaches of promise are averted in Hun
gary by an express declarat ton of the
civil marriage act, 1895, that ''the rela-
lions created by a betrothal do not give
a right to demand the conclusion of a
marriage" but if either party with
draws from an engagement without just
compensation to the extent Of the outlay
incurred
Divorce in the English sense does not
exist, but the courts can decree the per-
sonal separation of married couple
dissolving the bonds of matrimony.
A curious law prevailing in France
provides that, before being married,
children of a family. although over age,
shall seek in respectful and formal
terms the advice of their father and
mother. 1t makes no difference, how
ever, whether or not the consent of par
eIlts is given. for the couple can be mar
ried a month afterward under any cir
cumstances. This is also the case in
the Netherlands.
The German courts adopt a remark
able procedure in divorce actions. In
the interests of public morality an at
tempt at reconciliation must be made
between the parties in the presence of
the judge. The attorney general is
bound to cooperate in this and is en-
powered to bring new evidence which
may tend to prevent the dissolution of
the marriage.
divorce is granted and the guilty, lie
punished with Imprisonment.
A divorce further entities the innocent
party to recover all the presents he or she
may have made.
According to the constitution of the
l Netherlands the civil marriage must al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

nette, and left nothing by way of beau
~ unsatisfied.
I saw a number of full skirts. but not
the exaggerated affairs one sees at
some of the Partisan houses. These
skirts were only carried out in suitable
materials. such as silky canvas wolfe
and silk. on many of the smartest
gowns the fullness fell from half way
down the skirt, while other dresses were
gathered or plated in a very fat fash
ion. indicating the fullness below a hip.
empiecement.
The sleeve was quite a feature of the
most stunning gowns. and the one most
likely to take the coming seasons fancy
is that having a strapped. close fitting
upper portion reaching nearly to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

While I have been talking about the
things which may be you are wonder
ing why I do not describe the things
which are and were seen al Monte Car
10. It is one thing to see fine feathers
and. quite another to picture them ade-
quately so as to conJure UP a well de
fined vision.
One frock 1 do remember perfectly
and if I can make you understand this
exquisite pearl gray wolfe creation will
be satisfied. on the glove fitting skirt
were three founces fringed with gray
chenille, each strand supporting a gray
silk poppy leaf so that as the wearer
walked little huttering showers of
leaves made an accompaniment to her
footsteps. The bodice. dIaped across a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
ATTRACTIVE GOWNS FOR SPRING WEAR.

elbow, whence the soft mOusseline de
sole or lace is puffed and again fastened
into a vristband The wide. bell shaped
cuff is considerably diminished while
in evening effects the elbow sleeves
have full plaitings of mousseline or
mousseline flowers peeping from be
Meath the nuhiness. which lends a
Charming old world character to the
creation.
There is quite a revival of crepon in
Paris. not, however of the old crepon
we all know. but of a smaller grain
which is softer and more elinging il its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

carefully corssted figure. had applied on
it the same seductive trimming as the
skirt One of the new toques in sew
eral shades of pink toning into cherry
colored tuIe crowned most fascinat-
ing ensemble.
Another vision of summer was a sun
ray plated crepe de chine in palest blue
belted with silver embroidery, the
plated waist ornamented with collar
and cuffs en- suite. The hat worn with
this costume Of mauve tulle and orchids
exactly matched the parasel, all Of
which were carried bx a rich hued bru-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

worked in brown chenille with bars OF
gold across the bodies. White floss
shaded to the palest blue and rose in
bar stitch gives an opalescent effect to
the wings.
1t is advisa BILE to have the stole made
up by an experienced worker. so that
the edges may be stiffened TO prevent
the curling over of the embroidery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

ways precede the religious ceremony. The
latter. indeed is left entirely to the con-
is also a law providing that no man or
woman under 30 can marry without the
consent of parents. If the consent be re-
fused the couple have to appear before
judge, who advises them as he thinks
best.
Many countries have now abolished all
marriage fees. This is the case in Nor
way. while in he Netherlands certain days
of the week are set a part when persons
may be married without payment.
The most diverse forms of marriage ard
divorce law are found in the United States
The As states the territories and the Dis
trict of Columbia have separate and inde-
pendent IL VS. on each subject. Marriage
between whites and negroes is prohibited
in a majority OF states especially in the
south There are also thirteen states in
which there is no legal limit to the ages
at which parties can marry--London Elk
press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Wet, Mr. and Mrs. c. ". Philley, Mrs
9. NJ Langworthy. Miss Dorothy Van
y let, Miss Grace PhilIey and Miss Myra
FINLEY Of st. Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Van
Niet have gone east on a wedding jour
ney and will be at home in St. Joseph
after August 1.
Miss Pearl Sample, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A @. Sample and Mr.
Francis L. Andrews of Toponas. Colo.
We're married Wednesday evening at
half after Z o'clock at the home of the
brides parents, 716 Topeka avenue The
Rev. Frank Mallory was the officiating
clergyman and the attendants We're Mrs
A. T. Anderson. the brides sister who
acted as matron of honor and Mr. A
T. Anderson. who was the grcomsman
Miss Frances Walsh. pianist, and Mr..
Willis Stenger, ViOloncellist, played the
wedding music. The bride wore Jap
anese pongee with trimmings Of tur-
quoise blue and yak lace and carried q
shower bouquet of white roses. Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrews left last night for their
home in TOponas, Colo. where they viii
receive their friends after August l.
Miss Jean Parkhurst and Miss Bere-
nice OFT. piano pupils of Miss Carolyn
Whittlesey, gave their degree recital at
the First Christian church Wednesday
evening, which was largely attended by
their relatives and friends They were
assisted by Miss Charlotte Parkhursr.
Mr James Moore and Mr.. Harry Prib-
BILE
Miss Florence Haltemann and Mr.
Fred F. Challis were married at S
o'clock Wednesday evening at the home
OF the brides brother. Mr.. Edward Hal
teman- The Rev. Mr. Mcbride per-
formed The ceremony. Mr. and Mrs
Chalhs are at home at 1918 Van Burer
street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
A DAINTY EMPIRE
: STOLE COLLAR

TIME embroidered stole seen in the
sketch would lend distinction to a
graceful empire tea gown Of
white crepe de chine or to a dress Of
any soft, clinging material. The color
ing is white and gold. and the fabric
used is pearl white taffeta silk embroid-
cred in gold thread or bullion.
The small laurel wreaths are devel-
oped in gold with the ribbon simply
embroidered. The Napoleonic bees are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

charming floral -garniture for an
evening corssge consists of two large.
shaded velvet chrysanthemums connect
ed by sprays of uaidenhair fern. the
tender green of the feathery foliage
blending delightfully."- with the soft nu-
ances of the flower Another lovely
garniture for a fair debutante is COM
posed Of pink banksia roses disposed in
two market lunches. from whence fall
long trails of buds and foliage while
for the hair comes a small empire
wreath of the same dainty howeret.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
stays.

Everybody would seem to be follow
ing their own inclination in corsets-
Some people go without them at all
some wear mere bands. some continue
them half way TO the knee, some high
up between the shoulders Many stays
are straight fronted. but everybody
seems pleased with what they them
selves favoy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

pretty home wedding which was
oeleol ated Wednesday evening was that
or Miss Edith Davis. daughter of Mr..
4nd Mrs. j. ". Davis. and DR. William
y. Bowen. II took place at the Davis
home. HOG Eighth avenue west at 8
o'clock and The Rev. Francis r. Hayes
performed the ceremony. The bride was
attended by Miss Jeanette Wheeler OF
Lawrence and Miss Helen Walker and
the groom by Dr. Lawrence Chamber
lain and Mr- Harry Bowen. Eight young
women held the gibbons which formed
an aisle for the passage of the bridal
party. They were Miss Nellie Baker,
Miss Gala Cuttell Miss AIabelle Trout
man. Miss Fay Smith, Miss Ethel
DoDert Miss Minna Bauer, Miss Lola
McAfC1 and Miss Rachel McGrath Mrs.
Herbert Holt played the wedding music
The brides gown was of white crepe
de chine and she wore a long tulle veil
and carried white roses Miss Wheeler
was In white Paris muslin, and Miss
Walker was In pink The ribbon girls
Wore white. Receiving mt the reception
which followed the ceremony were DR..
and Mrs Bowen. Mr.. and Mrs Davis,
Mr. and Mrs IT, c. Bowen. MIR and Mrs.
i. Up Whitaemore. Mr.. and Mrs. C c.
Baker Mr. and Mrs j. p Wahle, Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Grey Kennedy and
Mrs Herbert Holt. They were assisted
ny Miss Davis. Miss Geraldine Combs
Of Kansas City. Miss Ida Macferran.
Miss Gcorsiana Wasson. Miss Laura
Wedding. Aiiss Mary K RarkleV and
Miss Julia Leland. DR. and Mrs. Bowen
will hc at home after August "a at 1l06
IiGhth avenue west until the early fab.
when they go 70 New York for several
months
The marriage Of Miss Grace Van
Houteu. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
L. Van Houteu. and MT Arthur c. Van
Nhet rf ST. Joseph took place "a the Van
Houten residence. ga Polk street.
Wednesday evening at 6 O'Clock. the
REV. Cherries ~ Sheldon officiating. The
bri1r was attended by her little niece
and nephew Grace Philley Of st. Jo-
seIh and Ralph Thrapp, Another
nephew. Frederick Thrapp, played the
wedding music The room where the
ceremony was performed was trimmed
with daisies and ferns. The brides
gown was If white India silk combined
with Cluny lace and she carried white
roses. Her little attendants were also
iu white The company for the wedding
and the dinner which followed included
only relatives and those from out of
town were MIR. and Mrs. L. d Van
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
instead oe ostrich Planes.

PIumes made of cocks feathers or
cleaning iridescent breast feathers are
greatly used on the low. broad hats in
stead Of ostrich plumes and fern the
rim Of many Of the soft turbans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

possibilities. Gray and black is a fash
ionable spring combination in crepe de
chine voile and silk. l am glad to note
tFat crepe de chine. that very useful
abric. is being restored to favor. for
its draping qualities are certainly
worthy of continued consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

ticaIly arranged will be sure to be a la
mode.
Among the most delightful features of
the summer stuffs are the chine effects
introduced into everything and the
pretty punches of misty flowers and
multicolored tones SO suggestive of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Most of us am philosopher huff to ex-
pect a pain occasionally. but what
makes US mad am dat it allus comes in
de wrong place.-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Givern. James Foy. Lu McAuliff. Ollie
and Charley Tousley, John McKirihan,
Tonic Flynn, Jim 8fcDade, Henry Nc
Dada and Earl AckleN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25

Knicker-Do you ever give Up yenr seat
on the elevated
Boclzer-I gave it up five years ago.
Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
Fourth of July Rates via Union Paoif,

one fare plus fifty cents for the round
trip. Tickets on sale July and 4,
good returning July T.
F. A. LEWIS. c. T. A.
525 Kansas Ave. Phone So.
J. c. FULTON. Depot Agt. Phone "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-25
HAN .
SAP OLIO

Is especially valuable during the
summer season, when outdoor occu.
Dations and sports are most in order
GRASS STAINS, MUD STAINS
AND CALLOUS SPOTS
yield to it, and it is particularly
agreeable when used in the bath
after violent exercise.
ALL OROCERS AND DRUGGISTS
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Palace BegmdeWh Kng Peter J Beer C Ian her @
nc Drag
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-20
new BILLS

Washington. Nov. 17.-Representa-
tive Richardson, (Dem., Tenn.,) for
merly floor leader. today introduced a
bill in the house placing ell articles
controlled by trusts on the free list
and providing for reduction Of duties
on articles sold more cheaply abroad
than in the United States.
Representative Champ Clark, (Dem.,
Missouri made a terrific onslaught on
the Dingley tariff act. He introduced
bills to place on the free list, salt,
binding twine, wood pulp, printing pa
per and agricultural implements.
Representative Davidson, (Rep. Wis.,
introduced bill to prevent the descre-
tion of the American flag, and Rep
resentative Macon, (Dem. Ark, one
to refund the cotton tax.
Representative Shafroth, CDem. Col. }
introduced bill TO appoint board
to obtain information concerning the
condition of dependent and neglected
children, end Of neglected and abused
dumb animals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-20
IN A QUANDARY
Administration Does Not Know Whether
to Proceed Under Spooner Amend
ment or to Enact New Legis-

Washington, Nov. 17.-With the ad-
ministration definitely committed to
the building of canal by the Panama
route, and having brushed aside all
immediate consideration Of Colombia
as a factor in that purpose, the i'm
portant questions now confronting
the president, the cabinet and the Re-
publican leaders in congress, are whe-
ther they can proceed with the work
under the Spooner amendment, adopt
ed at the last congress, or whether
it will be necessary to enact new leg
islation throughout.
There is a wide difference of opinion
on this question. Whether or not
Senator Spooner, who was at the whit
house today, discussed this question
with the president he would not say.
A most important consideration for
the treasury is the expenditure of the
$50, 900, 900 in cash that is authorized
under the canal amendment. The sup
position is general, that the amount OF
money that the United States agreed
to pay Colombia would go to the new
republic of Panama for concessions. At
least some part of the 500, 900, 900 al
lowed will be given to Panama and the
balance may be kept to pay Colombia
for what she may demand from this
country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-20
HOW GUN METAL IS.
TEMPERED IN THE
j. S. ARSENALS
Canton Man Tells of the
Process.
S. D. DAVIDSON IN TOWN

S. II. Dawson, who is visiting his
father, Mr.. w. Dawson at 600 South
street, is employed in the Unit
ed States arsenal at Troy, N. Y.
where the big guns are made for the
government.
When interviewed by Morning
News reporter he gave a good account
of the tempering process which imparts
extraordinary hardness and durability
to the poorest kind Of steel. They frst
heat the steel to a cherry red in a clean
smiths fire, and then cover the metal
with chloride of sodium Common salt)
purifying the fire also by throwing
in salt. They work the steel in this
condition and while subject to this
treatment, until it is brought into
nearly it's finished form. II then sub.
stitute for the salt" said Mr.. Dawson,
"a compound composed of the fol-
lowing ingredients and in about these
proportions: One part of chloride Of
sodium, sulphate of copper, shannon
lac and sal-soda, together with one
half by weight of pure nitrate of pot
ASA (saltpetre) the above ingredients
being pulverized and mixed. l alter
nately heat the steel and treat 1t by
GOV ering with the mixture and ham
mering It until it is thoroughly refined
and brought into its finished form.
then return it to the fire and heat 1t
to cherry red, and then plunge it
into bath composed of rain water
gallon, alum, sal-soda, sulphate Of
copper, of each ~; Of nitrate of pot
ASA (saltpeter) l OF; and Of chloride
Of sodium 6 or. These quantities and
proportions are stated as being what
regard as practically the best, but it
is manifest that they may be slightly
changed without departing from the
principles involved" -