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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
BY Our Special Correspondent
MIRIAM sPIER.

In these days the question OF dress
for the little folks is just as important
as are the fashions for the grownups;
and never has there been time when
simplicity, utility and true artistic
grace combined as they do in the dainty
fashions for the small girls this SUM
mer.
All the materials that are favored by
the grownups are used for the minia-
ture frocks. Linens Of every possible
weave and texture, sheer organizes.
mulls, dotted swisses, batiste, and, in
the wooden goods. the fine fiannels. pur-
laine, serges and such make their APP
pearance in smart sailor suits.
And there Is a distinctive air to the
Juvenile designs that proclaim them no
slavish or makeshft copies of the adult
modes. That they are especially de-
signed for the small folks themselves
is evident in every line and pleat and
fold The small girl can join in the
sports of her brother; she can run and
lump and ride and throw with all the
ease and freedom of movement that he
cam her clothes are designed especially
with this in view and no longer is the
healthy and lively small child told to
be careful of ner clothes: that she must
not play hard for fear of hurting or
spelling them. They are built for just
such service, and the little maid is far
healthier and happier In consequence.
The Russian blouse design Is shown in
the wear-resisting linen fabrics in sizes
up to and including fourteen years. 1t
really speaks volumes for the cleverness
OF our designers that SO many different
developments can be fashioned upon this
one idea and yet not lose sight of the
original lines. either.
Fashioned all in one piece. and with
pleats-side or box pleats--lunning from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04

girl demands that her little frocks be
furnished with dress shields just as
are her mothers. The washable ones
are such comfort. for they can be
sewn in place, and not have to be re-
newed with every visit to the laundry.
Then her sashes and hair ribbons and
her shoulderknots and sleeve ribbons
recent REVEALS, these last two-must
all match, and her low-cut frocks and
half sleeves, with bare arms, really
tempt her adoring relatives to present
her with the new necklaces and bangles
that the shops are showing in such
beautiful colorings and designs and at
such reasonable prices, too.
Her shoes and stockings come in for
quite a share of her critical attention,
and the revival of the white stocking,
which is really reaching the proper
tons of a fad demands that a shiny
black leather shoe accompany it With
all her wash frocks the white stocking
is the correct thing. while the black
stocking accompanies her wooden suits.
The little tots up to six indulge in socks
and the patent kid shoe. with a single
strap around the ankle. while the some
what older miss prefers that cut to
boot height. but with straps for fast
ening, three. four five and even six of
these showing on some of the newest
shoes.
With her little dancing frocks. which
the latest mode makes up in white over
a tinted lining. the stocking matches
the tint of the gown. and quite fairy
like picture does she present with the
short skirts-for the new ones only
come to the bend of the knee and are
very full-in filmy white. and her sash
and ribbons. stocking and fan. all in
pale rose or in blue. OF. II she be of
gypsy coloring. in vivid scarlet. Some
times the slipper will match the color,
but more often, and especially for the
girls from to Is. the patent-leather
Simmer is considered the more correct.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04

shoulder to hem In one unbroken line.
and with the fastening preferably at the
left side. the Russian blouse will yield
to every motion of the 1.-THE little body
without let or hindrance at any point.
or course. the little maid has many of
the prevailing features of the current
styles incorporated in even her play
frocks. There are revers, puffed
sleeves the English embroideries with
their distinctive eyelet work, and a
marvellous number of designs in belts,
and now she is beginning TO have
pockets, those convenient pockets which
her brother has in such satisfying num-
Der, tucked either in the pleats or put
on as patch pockets. to her great joy and
satisfaction.
And the way In which the sailor frock
ha. forged to the front since the warm
weather started in is something to mar
vel at One Fifth avenue house which
caters exclusively to childrens needs
say that they have more demands for
the sailor dress than FOR any other. This
they show in linen. duck. galatea. per-
Gale and also r purlaine and serge
The favored mode of construction is to
have skeleton waist of thin cotton
goods, and TO this the shield and collar
are sewn and the skirt attached. Then
the blouse is drawn on over the head.
and an elastic band in the hem adjusts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04

becoming mode of catching up the fore
locks-or what her small brother who
reads Of Indians and redskins and
prairie tragedies is wont TO call ner
scalp lock-with a handsome ribbon is
at once simple and pretty, and it would
seem as though the milliners to small
miladie had taken this into considera-
ton in preparing the fascinating hats
which the little maid dons when she
fares forth. OF course, in the country
she follows the grown-up fad of no hat
at all, but still there are occasions when
mamma is likely to insist that a hat
be part of her toilette
The bebe or lingerie hat which used
TO be the exclusive property of the
schoolgirl has been taken up with such
enthusiasm by those whose schooldays
are over that she no longer considers
1t exclusively her own. The Leghorn
hat is bent into fantastic curves and
shapes. set far back on her head and
wreathed with peoples and daisies and
ragged sailors and wild roses and such.
with splashing big bow Of satin or
velvet ribbon to tie at the back. The
chip shapes, too, in the shepherdess de-
signs are much liked, and flowers of
simple outline, huge rosettes of ribbon
or drapery of handsome lace. for her
very SWEETEST appearances, are the
choice of the clever mother.
OF course, little mademoisena hos har
travelling coat. just as has her elder sis
ter. and these are designed with inst as
much care as is bestowed upon the ones
worn by the grown-ups. Indeed. thew
may be said to be replicas in miniature
of what their mothers and aunties are
wearing. and all of the fashionable ma
terials-ponges, moneybak taffetas ana
the soft French silk weaves SO fashion,
able as well as the rainproof mohairs
and coverts and siciliennes-these are
all used for the small girl.
And for the dainty accessories Of
dress, for she has them and is lust as
particular about them as her fond
mother could wish her to be. the small
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04

the fulness.
There is new variation of this fa-
miliar model known as the Elton BLOUSE.
and this is very popular among the
little folks who like to borrow IDEAS
from the small boys outfit. The blouse
has a high neck and shallow collarpanu
fastens usually double-breasted anu
with a sleeve somewhat like the saiio'
blouse. Both blouse and skirt are On
the one band, so that there is no pos
sibe divorce between the two, ana tho
overlapping of the blouse does away
with the necessity for a belt larse
Elton collar in white linen, just the very
same as brother sports, is worn a.
the tire and the bow tie is usuaiiy
in some brilliant color, which Will set
off the little maids dainty complexion
and coloring to the best advantage
For her dressier appearances there y
the guimpe frock. and there is Simply
no limit to the exquisite needie"olA
that can be tucked into this. Lace ~
sertions and edgings. these preferapiy ~
Valenciennes or some such small mesh
design, embroideries. ribbon run headings
and tuckings and shirrings and rufiilngs'
all of these go TO make the little MACS
moiselle very gay, indeed, for Iestvo
occasions. But these are all USED win
a discriminating touch There is no
hint of fussiness or of overtrimmihs'
The keynote of simplicity-which Is
really the keynote of good dressings
never lost sight of.
Handkerchief points and designs arc
vastly liked in the berthe and guimpes
frocks. and the preference is for mar
or elbow sleeve finished with rune
which shows the same design as does
the berthe.
There is not SO much of blouse or
pouch at the waistline In these as tnere
used to be. but still an easy fulness Is
liked. and certainly it is somewhat more
flattering TO the immature figure tnan
the plain straight line might be.
With all of her frocks the little maid
has hair ribbons to match. The very
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
LATEST MORNING COSTUMES

That plenary fabric known in London
as Harris linen, and imported into this
country under that name as well, is very
popular for ordinary wear this summer
and has altogether usurped the place
of cotton drill for morning neglge cos
tunes. The most fetching costume for
the hour or two between a late break
fast and luncheon now is one that is
made up of a loose-1tting flannel or silk
blouse fastened in the back. an Elton
Jacket and a five-seam skirt of the round
length. In order to accommodate the
flowing sleeves of the blouse the Elton
Jacket Is either very much bishoped IT.
self or, what is more easily accomplished,
the Jacket has elbow sleeves finished on
with flowing lace cuffs deep enough to
cover the loose sleeves of the blouse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
LATEST PARTISAN HAT FADS

The Parisians are wearing invariably
in the afternoon a large hat OF hne
straw. with a very broad brim and
high crown. while ruchings Of tulle. SILK
and chiffon are wound about the crown
and feathers are worn at the side. with
roses or violets punched at the back
against the hair. The next fad bids TO
be taffeta and muslin hats. with num-
berless bands Of ruching and killings.
which are edged with lace and which
mask the high crown. These last, how
ever. should never be worn except with
all white costumes. billowy with lace
inserted any and everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
THE NEW ET0N BLOUSE


The purlaine flannel is especially suit
able for the Elton blouse frocks that are
such a comfort to the small girl upon
the cool days that always come along
in summertime. In a mixed gray having
a blurred stripe the blouse is fashioned
with the long shoulder seam. and the
regulation shirt-sleeve. with cuff. The
blouse is double-breasted, fastening with
fancy buttons, and the linen Elton collar
fastens to the neckband in the usual
masculine way. The skirt is simply
shirred to the band and finished with a
stitched hem. The little woman who Ia
dainty about her clothes will appreciate
the presence of a dress-shield in her
flannel blouses, for the running and
jumping soon bring on glow of perspi-
ration that is apt to leave its mark on
the clothing. A brilliant scarlet bow Is
tied in front. and lends a pretty touch
OF color to the gray gown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
NOVEL WRAP IN LINEN

Cut upon the lines of very full cape
there is hint OF a sleeve very cleverl,
managed. That portion which covert
the rest, scanned for a short distance
and decorated with a turnover band OF
embroidery, An empiecement of the
linen appears over the shoulders, ana
the little turnover collar and the strap
that runs down the front are or the
same embroidery that decorates the
suggestion of q sleeve. The accompa-
nying skirt is gored, with a box pieat In
each gore, and simply finished with
braid bound hem.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
ON THE RUSSIAN BLOUSE OR.
DER

The unbleached Russian linen crashes
are In very high favor these summer
DAYS for the little folks frocks. and in
the soft ecru tones they combine beau
TRULY with white trimmings. this re-
versing the new order OF ecru trim
mings upon white In the Russian
blouse frock pictured there Is a little
shawl effect over the shoulders in an
allover embroidery of white. edged with
the unbleached crash, and the same
mode of treatment is employed for cum
and belt Down the center front and
back a broad double box pleat furnishes
fullness for the skirt this being stitched
to the waist in each instance. The belt
is passed loosely around the hips. and
the fastening is effected invisibly be-
meath the pleat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
WITH P0PPIES AND BUDS

Somewhat fantastic is this shape of
black crinoline straw, bent into odd
curves and angles. with its facing OF
tucked and shirred chiffon, its huge
bunch of flaming scarlet peoples and
long trails of poppy buds hanging far
down the back The crown Is low and
spreading, and all the trimming is
massed at the left side. Just over the
left temple. where the Topping brlm Is
caught up abruptly, a little knot OF scar
let velvet ribbon matching the peoples
Is tucked in against the hair. The other
trimming is in broad, black satin-back-
ed velvet ribbon. massed loops and long
ends falling to the shoulders in the
back. For the child that can carry II
a stunning effect is sure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE
HATS AND FR0ckS,
A FLOWER TRIMMED FLAT

The chip hats are In especially good
style this season, and almost invariably
show a band of relieving color around
the edge. The pretty design in the pic
ture shows a navy blue chip straw with
an edge OF the champagne shade. A gar
niture of ragged sailors with the flow
ers massed at either side, and the To-
liage with its long, lance shaped leaves
occupying the front and falling over
the brin In the back. A fun and puffy
chou of pale blue and white satin RIB
bons intermingled is posed at the back.
straps passing to the sides and catch
ing under the brim. A velvet-covered
bandeau is placed in the headpiece to
lift the shape off the face in front
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
cUIMPE AND BERTHA DRESS

Mercerized null in Persian design
fashions this smartly simple little frock.
The fronts and back are tucked length
wise. the tucks released to form slight
puff in front Across the shoulders
bertha in handkerchief design is applied
with a little valenciennes beading, and
the same lace forms insertion and edge
The handkerchief design is repeated IN
is applied beneath a beading. Is deco
rated in the same style. Shiny BLACK
patent kid shoes strapped across the
front make a cainty finish TO this sum.
mer toilette, the white stocking appear
ing to advantage between the lattice -
black straps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09
THE LATEST WAR.
in sight.

The latest war in evidence is that over the kind Of
music that is to be rendered at the ST. Louis expo
sition The committee having the music in charge
seems to be quarrelng over the subject. One class
of people wants the official music program to be cas
sic in character declaring that music of the highest
order would best beft the dignity Of the great expo
sition Another class wants a plenteous sprinkling
of rag time" music, ON the ground that music of
this character would best please the common"
people" /" whose ears are not attuped to such high
grade classic music. As the so-called common peO-
pie" will in all probability far outnumber those who
are educated up to comprehension of higher grade
of music it would seem that the "rag time" advo-
Gates should have their way.
The advocates of high grade classic music, how
ever are reported to be strenuous in their nsstence
that only that class Of music shall be rendered
and the advocates of rag time" are reported to be
in minority, although they have not yet given up
their labors to secure music that shall please the
masses
Here is a chance for arbitration and compromise.
A mixture of classic and rag time music would graf
ify all classes of visitors to the exposition The
ayers of the exposition afford to abandon at least
the proposed high" character of their music scheme
in the interests Of the people. IT, however the mana
gers shall hold to their determination to have none
but classic music played there will undoubtedly be
not only plenty Of rag time" music rendered on
the midway but music of every kind to suit the fancy
of the unrefned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09

7;lS mi For Portland and ii,so am
eiO MI Way Points 1880 pm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09
JUSTICE FOR CAPTAIN DREYFUs.

Time works wonders, says the Ledger. One of the
best things time does is to cool the passions Of men
Things are said and done in the heat of passion that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09

The Mississippi Legislature will listen to Hearst
but it turned down Cleveland and German.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tab
lets All druggists refund the money
u Il fails to cure. p. W. Groves slg-
nature IL on each box, 26c. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-09

Panama appreciates the value of having rich
uncle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

When the Saints took the sticks some
thing happened right off Bunton s
witness sent Kellar to first on free
transportation. Then Armstrong
knocked an easy grounder to McDill,
who fell all over it. Abbott whipped
out a pretty single and scored both.
Olson played trumps by hitting a two
Dagger, made third on an overthrow
but was killed by trying to stretch his
advantage to the home plate on
Innings grOunder- But Abbott had
clear track in front of Olson, and
the score board read to with the
Goldbugs on the long end. In the
fifth the Saints made their last run,
and they should have had three or
four. Abbott whipped safe for three
sacks. Lining brought him home
with a two-bagger. Sissler followed
with another single. Lining tried to
make home on the deal, but his ambi-
tons were hopelessly shattered when
caught ten feet from the home plate.
Cole got to the third bag in the sixth,
Sisler duplicated the trick in the
eighth, and Abbott planked himself
on the third station in the ninth, but
they all had their funerals right
there. Carter almost started "Ansny'
crying Church is OUT by hitting a
beautiful drive to right but big DR..
Schrant reached up into the clouds
and captured the horsehide, and with
that Topeka's chances died.
But to Cole belong the fielding
honors of the day. After White had
made second for the GoldbugS in the
last half of the ninth. Schrant hit a
corking drive to deep center, for
which Cole made a successful run of
more than a hundred yards, spearing
the ball with one hand. The feat
brought down the grandstand with a
volcano of applause. In the fourth
inning Cole and Bevis had a collision
in the field which delayed the game
for almost Is minutes. Bauers for
Sedalia lambasted a long fly between
center and the left field. Both the
sun-gardener and the middle man
made for it at top speed. Either
would have caught it unm olested. but
they collided and went down in a
heap. Cole got on his feet, picked @p
the ball and threw in, stopping Bauers
at their base, and then toppled over
on the ground, evidently in consider
able pain. Bevis was stretched out
on the sod also napparent distress.
The latter was spiken on the knee
while Cole had only been knocked out
of wind. Both went back into the
game. and the audience cheered.
especially for the little center fielder.
who despite his ''bumpings'' had pulled
himself together and thrown in the
ball, preventing Bauers from making
the circuit.
The score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
The Nrccox.o,Brien Battle.

Philadelphia, May 1e.-Kid Mccoy
and Jack O'Brien Saturday night
fought one of the most scientific six
round bouts ever seen in this city at
the Second Regiment armory. At the
close of the bout it would have been a
difficult task to pick the winner. Nc
Coy had the best of the third and
fourth rounds, while O'Brien had the
Kid in trouble at the close of the fifth
round and also in the sixth round.
Mccoy was visibly in distress at the
end of the sixth round. He repeated
" ran away from O'Brien and. only
attempted to counter when O'Brien
led. There were no marks on Mccoy,
while O'Brien's left eye was bleeding.
O'Brien's blows lacked force and this
fact alone probably saved Mccoy
from being knocked out. O'Brien
landed the greatest number of blows.
but McCoy's punches had more steam
behind them. There was an audience
Of ? 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
Attention. Farmers.

Why remain in the north and stay in
doors six months in the year consum-
ing what you raise during the other six
months2
doors every month in the year, and
where you are producing something the
wear round If you are a stock raiser
YOU know your stock are now "eating
their heads off, and, besides, have TO
be protected from the rigors OF win
ter by expensive shelter
Economical stock feeding requires
the combination of both flesh form
ing and fat forming foods in certain
proportions. Alabama and Florida
produce in abundance the velvet bean
and cassava, the first a flesh producer
and the latter a fat producer and
they are the cheapest and best fatten-
ing materials known to the world.
More money can be made and with
less labor, in general farming, fruit
and berry growing and truck garden
ing along our road in the south than
in any other section of the union.
If you are interested and desire fur
Their information on the subject ad-
dress G. A Park, General Inmigra-
ton and Industrial Agent, Louisville
& Nashville r. r, Co, Louisville, KY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
LoUGHBoNI BROUGHT BACK.
Must Answer Charges of EmbezzIe-
men From an Oil Company.

Kansas City, Kan. May 16-Roy Lough-
bonn, the former boOkkeeper and cashier
of the Interstate Oil company of Armour
dale, who was arrested at Portland, Ore .
on charge of embezzIement from the
company, arrived in Kansas City, Kan,
at II O'Clock yesterday morning in the
of Wyandotte county. LOughbom was
taken to the county Jail Under Sheriff
Cummins left for Portland a week ago
last Thursday and arrived there the fol-
lowing Monday morning. After going TO
Salem and securing his requisition papers
he left Portland Wednesday.
Loughbom disappeared from this city
last December and it is said that short
age of about $500 in his accounts was
discovered. Two complaints charging him
with embezzling money on two notes for
about $25 each were sworn out against
him. LoughbOm told Cummins that he
had been in Portland since January, after
having spent a month in Denver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
CHICAGO's FOURTH.
Free Firecraclxers and Harmless Tor
pedOes Will be Features.

Chicago, May 14.-One policeman,
one fireman, one doctor, one volunteer
school teacher and one naval militia
man will be on hand July 4 to guard
each of the several mimic theaters of
war that have been arranged for by
the managers of the public Independ-
ence day celebration in Chicago.
The programme proper will begin
upon the morning of the Fourth and
free hrecrackers and torpedoes of the
harmless variety will be supplied to
all small boys for the asking. In the
afternoon bands of the national guard
will give concerts in the parks and a
military parade will take place.
In the evening the United States
ship Dorothy will fight a sham battle
off the lake front with a condemned
huff and Will blow up the foe with a
torpedo. There will be rockets search
light displays and martial maneuvers,
and the day will close in grand pyro-
tschnic Outburst.
A committee upon medicine and
science. to have charge of the work
of providing safeguards for persons
injured by toy pistols or fireworks
and to prepare statistics on lockjav
has been appointed.