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starting from the collar on the plan OF iast
years raglan, and are hidden uhuer duil
shoulder capes of the material IN aceoIuiol
pleats or with henyy lace insertion IN Droau
bands. Sometimes the sleeys are ID tneni,
selves SO large that they take more niateliai
than is required for all the rest OF the gar
ment, and In that case start quite eiose 10
the centre seam In the back.
When the fashion was first inausuratea OF
the long, shapeess coats and eloaks II
seemed difficult of belief that the fashion
would ever obtain any hold, but now short
tall, stout and thin women rejoice In these
styles, which permit of so much trimming,
emphasize long. graceful lines and mereifully
conceal any defects Of figure. The loose box
and sack coat effects are very smart, ana
the plain yoke across the shoulders, With
pleatings below. nre seer on both the short
and long coats, although this season 1t Is
considered smarter for the short Jackets 10
hang plain. without the pleats. Deep col
lars of lace-so deep that they seem more
like capes than coliars-are fashionable ana
are made square or round. but always with
pointed ends In front. Double capes OF lace
are also thought smart, but then all cape
effects are In style now, and the more that
can be worn at one time the better 1t Is.
Cord and tnssels and openwork passemen-
terie are used to trim silk, pongee and cloth
coats and are either of the same shade OIL
color as the coat or are In black, white or
black and white. SILK tassels or gold. silver
or rhinestone tasses are sewed on the ends
of lace or ribbon ties or on the points Of the
cloth cnpes, while the old fashioned effect
Of the cord tassels across the front OF
the coats Is immensely attractive.
Pongee and lace coats are In truth more
suited to summer than spring wear but
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must needs he included with the spring
coatS, and besides can be made warm
enough by an interllning. Which can be re-
moved In midsummer. The lace coats. with
alternate bands of silk or cloth, or made en-
tirely Of lace. with strappings Of cloth, arc
as fashionable as ever. and, while the regulnr
long coat style. with the 1afng sleeves. Is
not now this season. 1t Is too attractive ard
becoming a style to be dubbed passe yet
awhile. although the newer designs are more
on tho wrap than coat order and hang In
fuller folds. The heavy white embroidery IN
solid colored India silk or cloth Is agn!n seen
this season in the trimmings Of the foagee
coats. The fronts are faced with this ON
hroidered silk and the turned down collar
and broad cuffs are made Of Il. Grapes,
small fruits Of every description and a moss
rose pattern are the favorite designs. ard
always with the fruit IN the raised effect
given by the stufilng Of cotton, while the
leaves and tendTils Of the piece are worked
either IN heavy embroidery stitch OR white
cord. This strle Of embroidery is of course
often executed in machine work hnt 1t is
thought smarter to have It done by hand II
possible. 1t Is the smartest trimming for
the porgee or silk coats whether they are
made in the natural color or tan.
Long white tnfeta silk coats are in keep
Ing with the craze fer all white which is
row reigning supreme. They are not In
tended, as were the coats of last season. to
be Worn only with skirts Of the same ma
terial. but are to he worn with all kinds of
gowns, silk or wool. They are on the coat
rather than the wrap order and are quite
severe in effect with triple stitched capes, or
are very elaborate with medaions and
ruf1es of lace and chiffon but of the new
extremes the severe Is the faForite.
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6bQ bostQSs H3d bQT Guests

affair than an afternoon. One is expected
to have music, and 1t is an obligation that
all the ladies assisting be entertained at
dinner. Dresslng-rooms In which the guests
may remove their wraps must be provided.
At such a reception man wears Prince
Albert coat, unless he Is invited to dinner
after the reception, in which case he
comes after 6 O'Clock and wears evening
dress. Women wear handsome street
gowns. There Is someone to announce the
guests, and the hostess stands somewhere
in the front part of the house, usually in
the front reception-room. where she can
hear the names readily.
REGRETS AND ACCEPTANcEs.
If you receive a card from Mrs. John
Bates for an afternoon or evening recep-
tion, and with personal visiting card In.
closed by one of your friends, and you can.
not attend mail one of your cards to Mrs
John Bates at her home and one to your
friend at her own home, not at Mrs John
Bates. If the two names are on one card
mail your card to both at the home of the
at hotel incloses her personal card, so
that you can send regrets to her home.
If you know that you cannot attend mail
your card the moment you receive the In
yltaton. For an afternoon" simply mall
your card but If a reception has R. S. v.
P.," write your acceptance or regret. An
acceptance or regret should read
eept with pleasure Tor, regret eney cannot
accept Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Barnes
kind invitation for Thursday, January
tenth, nienteen hundred and three.
Monday, January l.
Is West Eighty fourth street.
II your address is not printed on your
notepaper write 1t under the date Of send.
ing the note, and always write out the
day and the date Of Invitation, as In case
of error the hostess can rectify the mis-.
take
A reception demands a call afterward.
CARDS.
Some persons think that II cards are
sent out one season 1t will be remembered
the next year, but cards are good only for
one year. They must be mailed every fall.
A favorite method is to take, say, the first
Wednesday of each month through the
btsisOh. NO luDle - set Huu only u cup VI
chocolate or tea Is offered. ! at Is more
OF visit than the afternoons are. Com
blned with this special cards are sent out,
saying "Wednesday afternoons IN Jan.
uary," and the hostess is at home ON that
day every week through that month.
No napkins are offered at the afternoons,
and 1t is optional with the hostess at a re.
ception from to & but they must be used
at an evening reception.
EVENING RECEPTIONS.
An evening reception has ''R. s. v, p"
on the card, so that the hostess usually
can tell how many she may expect. At
present there are practically no evening
receptions. The majority of homes are too
small to accommodate a large number of
guests. There is no doubt that entertain.
Ing is being transferred from the home to
hotels, where one can have hlgh-class ca.
terers The money required bars every
one except those who have large fortunes
and many perfectly trained servants from
giving dinners or receptions in their own
homes.
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rock bows and ornaments In their hair, while
skirts and bodices had garnitures of shsn.
rock leaves. The diningroom was decorated
with green bunting in profuslon, irish nags
and smilax. At the table there were green
and white paper serviettes, and under eaen
dish green tissue paper dolies with snam-
rock edges The china was green banded.
candles and shades were of the same YER
dant hue The refreshments carried out the
idea further.
There was clam bouillon with tiny bits OF
parsley on top, sweetbreads with peas, po-
tatoes persillade, also with parsley, olives,
curled celery, lettuce and cream cheese
salad, pistachio cream and little watermelon
cakes. At the card tables there were glazed
fruits and lime drops In trefoil bonbon
fruits. The tally cards were white with
green shamrock waters. The prizes were a
majolica jardiniere Allied with oxalis In
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with all the light and music Of the fanciful
fairy periods"
Here In America there is a growing fancy
for celebrating st. Patrick's Day in social
way, quite Irrespective of nationality. There
is no end of delightful possibilities In ar
ranging for decorations, viands and enter
tainments suited to the day-an opportunity
gladly seized upon by the hostess anxious
to introduce new features. For instance, q
Brooklyn woman last year sent out invita-
lions on large green cards ornamented with
the harp and shamrock and the motto,
Erin go Bragh" In addition to the date
and hour of entertainment there was the
Injunction to dress in accord" When the
guests appeared the men shone resplendent
In green waistcoats and neckties; others in
white waistcoats, with green buttons and
crayats, and all with the sprig Of trefoil In
the buttonhole. The women wore sham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-15
The Learned Lover.

You ask how /, who love to delye
These ponderous volumes through,
Can find my paradise beside
A simple girl like you.
Darling, just as this careless curl
furnishes other gold,
Just as this little fingers clasp
Stronger than steel must hold.
The witching volume Of your mind
Outcharms my choicest books;
miss Solomon Her Wisdom" in
Edition de luxe!
MARION PELTON GUILD.
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blossom, a shamrock scarfpin In gold and
green enamel a little water color of Bantry
Bay and quaint little dish of Irish pottery
hlled with the crimson leaves of the dulse;
More elaborate was a reception given py
the secretary of a Western territory, at
tended by 300 guests. Nearly every room
In the handsome house was layishly deco
rated with palms, peppers, potted plants
and garnnds of flowers. Green and yellow
were the predominant colors in the dining
ROOM the effect of the yellow roses ana
green smilax being enhanced by green ana
yellow lights All through the honse elee-
trict light bulbs cast an emerald ulster over
decorations and guests, while the GROUNDS
were lighted by strings of Chinese lanterns
and electric bulbs.
In the hall an immense irish nag, pearlnss
the inscription ERIN Go Bragh" hnhg ainiu
the Mains. The ladies were presented with
card fayors and the men with shamrocks
1inon each card was the inscription;
There is a stone there
That whoever kisses,
Oh be never misses
To grow eloquent
Don't hope to hinder him,
or to bewilder him;
Sure, he's pilgrim
From the Barney Stone.
At an Irish party" in New York the par
lor was arranged TO look like en- irish CABIN;
This year Invitations are out In several
instances written on Irish illustrated post
cards. At the confectionery there are fayors
and table decorations suited to the day,
while nj the stationers' there are appropri-
ate menu cards, and at the novelty shops
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RECEPTIONS.

A card with the words, Mrs. Blank,
to T." means a reception at which salads,
punch, etc, are served For this ca
teTer Is necessary and from two to four
servants usually men. If there are women
to attend to punch, tea or coffee they
should be married women. Salaus are
sometimes eliminated at these receptions
and ices served. 1t Is a more elaborate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-20
A CONFESSION OF IGNORANCE.
The Chicago Inter-0cean Gets Information
From Brother Editor.

''The Public" a journal of Chicago,
thus proceeds editorially to enlighten the
Chicago Inter Ocean concerning Chef
Justice Walter Clark. 1t says
A remarkable confession of ignorance OF
public men was made by the Chicago Inter
Ocean last Sunday. 1t processes to have
discovered that Mr.. Bryan is recommend
ing Walter Clark for the Democratic
presidential candidate, as man ''to lead
the party to victory" who will attract
to his support the best thinkers of the
country" whose magnetic presence will
draw the multitude and who rs the man
of the hour the man of the minute and
the man of destiny" Then the Inter
ocean reveals its ignorance by wanting to
know. "who is this Walter Clark" it
asks, Immediately confessing, I'VE do not
know" The Inter-Ocean probably knows
who Judge Parker is, for he is one of the
obscure namocratic candidates which it,,
as a Republican paper, has helped to dis
cover and ioined in pushing forward to
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Small Wonder if Abdul S
Knees Begin to WobbIe.
RUSSIA'S FLEET Is NEAR
This on the One Hand and lnsUbNdination in
the Ranks Of His Own Army on The
0lher Prevent His Getting
Rus'y.
(By the Associated Press.l

Paris, Aug. 19.-It was learned in eff
cial quarters today that the action OF
Russia in ordering a naval squadron to
Turkish waters may be speedily followed
by important joint naval action o.. the
part of the powers. Communications are
al present being exchanged between the
powers relative to joint naval demon
stration before Salonica. The final de-
termination will depend largely upon Rus
sia, but if a joint demonstration is de-
termined upon the fleets of France and
Austria will certainly cooperate and it is
probable that the fleets of all the other
European powers having Turkish inter
ests, except possibly Germany, which,
throughout has not favored taking ener-
getic steps against Turkey, will take part
IN the demonstration.
In the meantime the Russian squad
ron will not proceed to Constantinople
as has been reported, but will rendezvous
off a small port of the vilayet of Adria-
nople, above the entrance OF the Bos-
phorus. For the present this squadron
has no orders to assume an aggressive
course. It's action will depend on Tur-
keys fulfillment of the terms of Russia S
final demands in connection with the as
sassination of Consul Rostkoyski.
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IrALY's wARsHIPs ORDERED EAST.
They are Sent to Macedonian Waters to "Watch
Events"
(By the Associated Press.)


London, Aug. 19.-The Italian ambassa-
dor here today received a dispatch from
Rome announcing that an Italian squad
ron had been ordered to Macedonian
waters to watch events No explanation
was given of the reasons underlying the
orders and the embassy officials were un-
able to say whether it was a result of
Russia sending a squadron to Turkish
waters. 1t was regarded as probable
that the Foreign Office at Rome had re-
ceived advices showing that Itarly's in
terests, which are important at Salonica
and in its neighborhood, are menaced.
The general concensus of opinion among
the diplomatists in London is that there
is nothing in the present situation to
warrant the belief that 1T will develop
into a general conflagration as the pow
ers are cooperating generally to preserve
the peace of Europe. The situation in
the Far East, especially the national agi
tation in Japan. is regarded by some di-
plomats as being as threatening as the
Balkan situation. The Japanese officials
hardly attempt to conceal their belief
that their government will act in the Far
East should such an opportunity Offer
as the embodiment of Russia in the Bal
kanS.
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POISONED BY CREAM SNAP GOES A RECORD
Dan Patch the PAGER Whose
Swift Hoofs Do the
Breaking.
(By the Associated Press }

New York, Aug. 19.-The worlds pacing
record was broken today by Dan Patch
at Brighton Beach track.
1t was a most magnificent performance
There was a stiff breeze blowing, which
struck the horses fairly in the face. The
track was a little slow, but the effect
of the wind was discounted by sending
runner in front, while the second runner
galloped alongside.
With a swift frictionless stride Dan
Patch shot from the wire and seemed to
be determined to push his nose into the
flying sulky in front of him. On swept
the famous PAGER to the quarter in 20 IA,
and when the half mile pole was flashed
past in 58 ga, great volume of cheers
went up from the vast crowd Then came
the difficult top turn and the slowest
quarter of the mile ensued, the "a be
ing in 1929 IA. But down the stretch
as swift and steady as a locomotive he
came, and as he shot under the wire
watches stopped at 1853.
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Daily Ppep@ @6pouOaH@m

the Democratic front. Yet Judge Parker
has no public record of Importance, except
as chief judge of he New York cour of
appeals There is but little evidence that
he has ever entertained a 4honeht of
wider scope than the preceden G6I
of his profession; whereas v ss3LSno,
of whom the Inter Ocean COZ
ance, has a record both with G6Ta,
out that field. AS a judge his rec0ru -
not inferior to that of Parker, and in the
broader fields of civic life his record sur
passes Parker's in the ratio of at least 16
to zero Judge Clark has been justice
of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
since 1889 He went to that bench after
serving four years as a judge OF the Su-
perior Court of that State. He is also a
legal author of repute, his work IN this
line including the annotated code of pro-
cedure of his State, a work on law for
business men, a collection of overruled
cases. and set of annotated reports or
North Carolina. In other lines of author
ship he counts to his credit a translation
from the original French of Constant ;
Memoirs of Napoleon, compilation If
the State records of North Carolina, his
tories of the North Carolina regiments in
the civil war, and numerous magazine al
ticles relating to the general subject of
public ownership of public utilities.
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THE POsT-oFFICE INQUIRY.
The Grand Jury Again Sets to Work More In
dictments Expected.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Aug. 19.-The grand jury
toda presumed its inquiry into the affairs
of the Postoffice Department and 1T is
expected that at the conclusion of the
investigation there will be another batch
of indictments.
The postoffice inspectors also are still
engaged in original inquiries, and it
understood will present the facts in the
cases of a number of department EN-
ployes, which, while not criminal in char
acter are considered sufficiently irregular
to call for attention at the hands of the
high officials of the department.
Among the cases of this character IS
that of W. C. Hazard, division superin-
tendent of rural free delivery for the State
of New York, who it is charged, drew a
per diem allowance of $4 per day from the
government as if on active field duty,
while confined in a hospital under treat
ment for a gunshot wound. These cases
have not been brought officially to the at
tention the Postmaster General and no
decision regarding them has been arrived
at,
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FOUR DAMAGE SUITS.
Two against City, One Against Traction Co.
One Against Bag Factory.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, NJ c., August 19-Late this
afternoon, two damage suits were brought
against the city, one against the Durham
Traction Company and one against the
Golden Belt Bag factory. E. W. Canada,
a colored attorney, sues the city on ac-
count of a fractured leg received by fall
ing into ditch in the sidewalk w. H.
Dixon. white, also sues the city for a
broken arm, caused by falling into a hole
in the street. Tom Rayle, of the telephone
company, sues the Traction Company on
account of a severe shock received while
at work a few days ago. ]. D. Gates, sues
the bag factory for an injury received by
his daughter, Myrtle Gates, who is less
than twelve years age.
Complaints in these cases have not been
filed as yet, and it is not known what
amount will be asked, only it is stated
that the colored lawyer will ask for three
thousand dollars. Rayle was severely
shocked. and it is thought that his will
be for about ten thousand dollars.
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Uneasy Rests the" Sultan's Head.
(By the Associated Press.)


Constantinople, Tuesday, Aug 1S.-The
Russian squadron is expected this after
noon 1t will anchor in the Bay of
Miada, off the coast of European Turkey,
between Burgas and the entrance of the
Bosphorus, eighty miles from the lat
ter.
The attitude of Indifference hitherto as
sumed by the Turkish officials towards
Russia's action is giving way to one OF
marked concern.
The Porte fears that Russia contem-
plates making still more important de-
mands than contained In the recent note
of NJ. Zinovieff, the Russian Ambassador
such as the appointment of Christian
governor general of Macedonia. This idea
however, does not find support IN dlplo
matte quarters, where the conviction pre-
walls that Russia is working IN full
agreement with Austria.
The Russian demands on Turkey, grow
ing out of the recent murder of the
Russian consul at Monastir, were form
ally presented at the Yildiz palace to
day.
Notwithstanding the warning which
Russia addressed to the Bulgarian gov
ernment it is generally believed here that
the Russian naval demonstration IN Tur
kish waters will dangerously encourage
the Macedonians, who, it is asserted, will
interpret Russias action as beng th'
first step towards intervention IN then
behalf.
The insubordination of the Turkish
troops is regarded as being one of the
greatest dangers of the present Balkan
crisis. The lack of discipline among th'
soldiers is marked.
The ambassadors of the powers hav'
again drawn the earnest attention of the
Porte to the fears of massacres at Salon
lea and have demanded the adoption O.
immediate and effective measures Tor th'
protection of the foreign consulates ant
the subjects of the various powers.
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REGISTERS EN- ROUTE HERE.
Will be Confined in States Prison Pending
Hearing Their Case on Appeal
Especial to News and Observer \

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., August 19-H B.
Register and his son, label, who were
convicted at last weeks special term of
Columbus Superior court of the double
murder of Jessie Soles, white, and jim
Staley, colored, were brought here today
by Deputy Sheriff w. H. Thompson and
Jailer w. j. Benton, of Whiteville, and
taken tonight to Raleigh where they will
be confined in the State prison, pending
the hearing of their case on appeal be-
fore the Supreme Court. The younger
Register is under sentence to be hanged
October 9th, while the father, sixty-four
years of age, is sentenced to life impris-
onment. The crime of which the Regis
ters are convicted is familiar to the pub
hc
In jail here today the defendant had
conference with Hon. Jno. d. Bellamy, of
Wilmington, and Don McRarkan, of
Whiteville, who, with c. NJ. Bernard, Esq,
appeared for them at the trial, and the
case on appeal was prepared and for
warded to attorneys for the prosecution
tonight.
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One Person Dead and Many
Ill at Roanoke
Rapids.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Weldon, N. c., August 19.-The young
people of Roanoke Rapids had an ice
cream supper, which was largely attended.
Soon after the cream was served many
of those present were taken. violently i'll.
In a short time over fifty people were
deadly sick and one young man, Mr.. j. N.
Crowder. died from the effects of the
cream. Physicians were Immediately sum
moned and heroic efforts were made to re-
lieve the sufferers
1t is supposed that tin poison was the
cause. A phone message from the Rapids
today says that the sick are slowly recov-
ering. One of the factories was shut down
in consequence of so many of the opera
tors being i'll at one time. 1t is stated
that condensed mill was used in part in
making the cream.
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SCOTLAND NECK STIRRED.
A Hot Fight for Prohibition is Now Going on
There.

Mr.. w. A. Cooper, who has been in
Scotland Neck looking after the erection
OF a monument, says that there is much
interest there in the prohibition fight.
The ladies are especially enthusiastic.
A dispensary was first talked of but
the temperance people preferred to fight
for prohibition. Mr.. Cooper says that it
Is claimed that the saloon clement IS cir
culating a petition among the farmers, to
get them to say they will cease trading
at Scotland Neck if saloons are abolished.
He finds the raising of Spanish peanuts
in the section. is great one and was in
formed that Scotland Neck is the largest
Spanish peanut market in the world, be-
ing over 200 car loads sold there last
season, with prospects for an enlarged
quantity this year.