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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

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When congressional stenographers
get the same pay as congressman it is
time, in the Des Moines Capitals opin-
ion. ito do the puncturing act"
The Manchester Press says that the
only thing for fairminded republicans
to do is to wait until the President and
congress definitely conclude that tariff
revision is demanded and needed '.If
that demand and that need shall be
clearly established the tariff should be
revised, and the sooner 1t Is done the
better" says the Press.
o.
The Keokuk Gate City says that
from present indications congress dur
ing its present session will afford
fine Illustration Of how to be busy and
do nothing.
Secretary Shaw is a much bigger
and better man than his few detrac-
tors would like to make people be-
lieve," says the Castana Times.
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The Cedar Rapids Republican OBJ.
serves that the railroads are going to
fight. but 1t thinks they ought not to
do it, as 1t will raise up a fighter
against them If they do. THE most
intelligent railroad managers" the Re-
publican suggests, ARE those who are
going to cooperate with the people in
curing certain abuses. In the present
state Of mind 1t will be an easy thing
for the railroads to precipitate ter
rible conflict"
1.-THE longer the people experiment
with the mulct law the better they like
It," says the Burlington Hawk Eye.
"Of course, it Is not ideal legislation.
There Is no ideal legislation. But 1t is
practical legislation, and it has proven
the most practical piece of work that
the Iowa legislature has turned out in
many years."
The Dubuque Times things the north
could In good conscience accept an
amendment basing representation on.
male voting population because the
same would involve no repeal Of the
fifteenth amendment and therefore no
denial of the principal Of equality
which the south declines to accept.
The Keokuk Gate City thinks there
Is small chance of an extra session of
overwhelming sentiment against 1t,
The independent newspaper is no
more a paragon of virtue than the par
tisan newspaper" declares the Du-
buque Telegraph. Both are Import
ant institutions In our civic and poll
tlcal HE. Parties are not always bad
nor are partisan newspapers party
publication comes from within, not
from without; 1t is often worked
through the partisan newspaper rarely
through the independent press"
or all the recommendations made
by the President in his message to
congress-" says the Waterloo Courier,
none seem to have taken hold of the
people like that which has reference
to rebates to shippers and the power
desired to be conferred upon the inter-
state commerce commission to revise
and regulate the rates made by the
common carriers"
There is a general agreement as to
the need for the presence Of the ner-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

IF nerve were synonymous with
heroism Mrs. Chadwick would be en-
titled to medal by unanimous vote"
declares the Keokuk Gate City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

There is general agreement as to
the need for the presence Of the ner-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

are responsible for its enactment TO
take notice.
| With cordial personal regards,
Very truly yours,
]. P. Doiliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

1.-THE longer the people experiment
with the mulct law the better they like
It" says the Burlington Hawk Eye.
"Of course, 1t Is not ideal legislation.
There is no ideal legislation. But 1t is
practical legislation, and 1t has proven
the most practical piece of work that
the Iowa legislature has turned out in
MANY Years"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25

ing been ascertained the previous
week. And no easy matter 1t was 70
find out what these children really
needed, for the sham splendor ana
unreality of their surroundings tended
to make them proud and secretive.
Tammany Hall adjoins Pastor
Theater and in it's great meeting room
was served the Christmas dinner.
When the children had eaten TO tnei,
hearts content, with their arms tull
Of gifts and goodies. they flocked
back to the theater, where the wee
actors took turns entertaining ther
little friends.
Aunt Louisa finds that Christmas
customs have changed among siaso
children as among their elders. lh .s
day when net stocking filled WIN
candy and some simple toy or a con-
forting hood or pair OF mlttens su,
feed for a Christmas gift has pas.s,e1,,
The twentieth century stage chlid
young parsonage Of luxurious tis"s
ana nothing short OF a fur set OF
jeweled bangle appeals 10 her eNtia, va.
CANT IDEAS. But this part r. nor ~
sponslble for Aunt Louisas
mcnt from active service. The pg
hands have grown tired though '"'
kindly heart ~ still young.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
Robes and Gowns for Indoor Near
New Ederdown Robes Are More Shape Than Ever Beeany Dainty
Modes O
New EiderdoWn Robes 4

The building of house gowns is an
art in itself. The English and French
modtstes excel in designing tea
gowns, but the American dressmakers
have no equals in building up smart
little house frocks which are a cross
between the teagown and the tailored
effects used for street wear. And it
has also been left for the American
woman to so beautify an eiderdown
robe as to make it desirable for her
sister who likes to combine comfort
and warmth with tidiness.
The new lounging robes in elder
down are quite generally trimmed and
are fitted and have pleats inserted in
the middle and side seams below the
waist-line to give fulness to the skirt.
The fronts are loose, but held in place
by elaborate cords or girdles. Sleeves
are more dressy than they were a
year or so back and suggestions of
Jokes and vests are quite common.
Pink EiderdOwn i'm Vogue.
A very pretty design built on these
general lines is of pink eiderdown
with a short vest effect in the front
set off by a big rolling collar. edged
with shell-shaped silk braid in self
tone outlined by lattice work of black
velvet ribbon. The full puff sleeves
have a simple fitted cuff trimmed with
the velvet ribbon and Joined to the
puff with the self-tone braid. The vest
shows a lattice work of the velvet
ribbon and is finished with long loops
and ends of pink ribbon.
A well-fitted eiderdown robe of
pure white has a very dainty finish in
the form of sleeve ruffles in accor-
dion pleated chiffon shading from
white to light blue. The same chif-
fon falls from the throat to the hem
in an elaborate jabot. 1t is Joined at
the waist with a cord interviewer of
blue and white silk.
Fit for a princess is the elderdown
set off by the gold embroidery and the
new tulle lace etched with gold
threads. The neck is low and finished
with a deep rolling collar embroidered
in gold and edged with tulle lace.
Wide Ibell-shaped sleeves are embroid-
cred almost to the elbow in gold and
filled in with lace. The cord and tas-
sci are of white and gold silk.
Shirred Ribbon for Trimming.
Shirred ribbon is extremely popular
for trimming eiderdown garments and
is often edged on either side
by narrow ribbon showing Ores
den pattern or tiny hand-embroidered
flowers.
These eiderdown robes are for bed
room use exclusively, but i'm the aver
age American house the temperature
is too high to make them desirable
except in extreme weather, and the
negligee which finds most favor is
composed of a lighter fabric. particu-
larry in the popular crepe de chine
weaves. This fabric carries an espe-
cial air of leisure an luxury. and in
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25

a clasp built Of six large emi-globes
Of carved metal Joined by links and
having n heavy chain dangling from
the prong. One handsome clasp
showed carved dull gold buttons the
size of a half-dollar each set of by
three eyes OF pale green stones. while
from the prong chain hung a cross
built of eight or nine large square
green stones. Another clasp with
dangling chain joined the handle OF
two little tortoise shell fans sur
rounded by a flower filigree OF
French-grey silver.
In plain fiat gold a buckle OF Colo
nial shape with two prongs was set
OF at the corner by marquis stones
in American beauty red. Another in
silver showed sapphires at the cor
ners to match the royal blue belt.
Children's heads in silver are en-
ployed as clasps and are marvels of
the stlversmith's art. In one, the fea-
lures of little girl smiling through
grandmother's spectacles, peered from
the depths of a poke bonnet. Another
showed a rougish baby's face with
tousled hair.
A jeweled buckle will transform an
otherwise simple dress Peacocks
have their bodies studded with rhine
stones and the fan-shaped tails picked
out by rhinestones and emeralds.
Crab or centipede designs are most
effective. Each of their many legs is
a line of rhinestones and the bodies
are closely studded with glittering
brilliants.
The horsewonaan can have her gold
buckle a combination of horse shoe
and nails, and the girl who has a
fancy for her monogram on all her
possessions can have an odd though
smart buckle showing her initials in
Chinese characters.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
Quaint Effects in Evening Wraps
louous Cape and Doman Reappear Fashions ageMaeus
Combinations in Evening Raiment

Importance of the evening hat, which
Importance is certainly demonstrated
here by the splendid chapeaux worn,
particularly about the fine hotels These
hats accompany gowns of quite a low
decolletage, and the wide pluTnes of
the male ostrich accomplish the most
successful trimmings. Nothing more
beautiful than these soft feathers could
be imagined, and the most delicate
blues and yellows of many feathers
will be combined with the fashionable
faded rose.
This sentimental flower is by no
means cheap despite its crushed and
damaged look. 1t is, in fact, rather a
dear possession, as the correct degree
of pensiveness, If one may use the
phrase, can only be accomplished by
the most high priced art. Shown in
slightly discolored whites and faded
pinks these strange and charming
blooms have an almost human quail
ity. They are like Duse!" somebody
suggests-and straightway you see
the likeness to broken and poetic
beauty.
COckcd-UD Jauntiness.
The shape of the smart evening hat
runs to a cocked-up jauntiness, for
scarcely single chapeau is seen that
does not roll up one side or the other.
Such velvet models as do not show
the ostrich feathers may be decked
with great Paradise bird. whose
richly tinted head and brilliant tail
seem very dashing. The hat is posed
rather off than over the face, the fall
of the feathers replacing undertrim-
ming and softening the hard brims.
But do not be misled by the phrase
evening hat 1t means only something
worn with a smart light gown, an
elaborate headpiece in which to dine
and visit, that may go to the theater
and opera and concert doors and no
further. For heads sparsely thatched,
to which the elaborate couture of the
day is impossible, a fine evening hat
is great boon.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25

lounging robes it is combined with
ribbon and lace in alternate strips. A
beautiful robe in cream colored crepe
de chine was built from strips Of
point de Paris edged on either side
with liberty taffeta ribbon, which in
turn was finished with strips of the
crepe de chine run in pin tucks. These
strips ended in points which fell over
"A very closely gathered f1ounce of
deep point de Paris. The robe had a
slight train and a loke, hidden by a
deep sailor collar edged with the lace
and fastened in the front with long
loops of ribbon.
The Neck Invariably Low Cut.
In the dainty crepe robes the neck
is almost invariably cut low either V
shape, square or round. Cascades of
lace in the form of elongated
jabots finish most of the crepe
gowns.
From the crepe negligee it is merely
step to the more elaborate tea
gown, and here fancy runs riot and
price has no limit. One of the most
striking characteristics of the teagown
OF the hour is a coat effect. A very
beautiful model shows a loose fitting
teagown of very soft pink silk trim
med with innumerable ruchings of
self-tone chiffon. Over this falls a
shape the old-fashioned combing
towel. This is made of white chiffon
exquisitely painted in wild roses of
the most delicate pink
More eccentric and distinctly Paris
ian in its effect is combination of
Wnlte 1rambolse crepe and chiffon
With Jacqueminot red velvet. The
SKIRT and blouse are of white chiffon
with nuns tucks alternating with
bands of the white crepe, which is a.
FORM of Shantung silk. Over this is
coat of the crepe built below the
Walst-line in graduated pleats and
railing over the blouse of the teagovn
in bolero effect. The coat is edged
with bands of jacqueminot velvet and
the GUNS OF the chiffon sleeves
are MADE of the same glowing
velvet for Tea Gowns
The woman who pIunges into the
social life of a big city has little TINA
at this season to enjoy a teagovn
unless IT be for a few mon,ents re-
tween functions, when she rests in her
own room, or half hour before re-
tlrlng at night. The English custom
OF serving the quiet afternoon ten
whlch is the occasion of a display of
many exquisite robes of this sort -
not general in city houses. The bo,,.
mas been given over TO the most elah-
crate OF receptions. in no wise deserv-
ing the title of afternoon tea.
But in country homes, particularly
where large house parties gather
sports are the order of the morning
ana early afternoon, and the real Eng.
ilsh Tea follows at o'clock. For this
hour some beautiful teagowns have
been prepared by native and foreien
modistes.
A stately young bride who revels in
the fact that she can carry velvet. has
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
SANTA CLAUS TO
FIVE THOUSAND
Louise Eldridge Has Played the Role
20 Stage Children for Is Years.

Five thousand children entertained
the Christmas guests! Ten thousand
dollars expended TO give them Christ
mas happiness! Seven thousand five
hundred letters written 10 secure this
amount OF money
Here is a record TO be proud Of. and
It is the record Of Aunt Louisa Ed
redge. dean OF the Professional Wom-
ans League and one Of the best be-
loved and respected women IN the the
atrical profession. Many an actress
who to-day heads her own company or
holds an engiable position IN her pro-
fessi0n. owes her early Christmas joys
% Aunt Louisa. and q b. not remark
able that the successful men and
women 81 the stage have voluntarily
helped on Aunt L0uim's good work
nuf this year the dear, 0id-faahl0n-
"a lady a. 40 play n0 active part ln
the Christmas entertainment f0r The
stage children. fhf has earned hcr
right a. 90 back and lcf younger
women take 90 fhf labor ~ l0ko. hfy-
erhflfaf elf "a fhr real Inspiration
a. ihf stage ehiidfenf hapny Christ
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Hhuni Louiaaf Nfea on ore ~ Hhn
30 fHefinnfr fifrrfH Hf hfH t1If rfN
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
DAZZLING BUCKLES
ON WINTER GIRDLES

The hallmark of the smart bodice
or coat. whether fur or cloth, is the
buckle which adorns it. The immense
vogue of rosettes. high girdles. direc-
toire hats and fancy shoes has brought
with 1t an unprecedented use of buck
les, from the tiniest clasp to huge plas-
irons of filigree and enamel which
nearly encircle the waist. Truly Won
derful in brilliancy and beauty Of de-
sign is the endless variety of this tell
ing finish to a woman's get-up. Cut
steel and jet buckles are in high favor,
while the white metal is delicately
tinted in all the soft shades. Metal
or leather buckles are set of by mar
quis stones. which show the same coli
or as the belt or ribbon. Rhinestones
emeralds and rubies are employed in
profusion as studding for miniature
reproductions of animals, and tiny
chips, in green, purple. red. blue and
yellow sprinkle wide band-buckles of
Egyptian filigree. The girl who is for
tunate enough TO have an old cameo,
large or small, cannot use Il to better
advantage than as the center OF a
buckle showing the wing design. Mo-
sales are also employed In the same
way.
Wee buckles of cut steel or rhine
stones make effective centers for ro-
settles, and are used extensively on
collars and belts built from narrow
straps. The long. narrow buckle es-
pecially In Colonial style. narrowing
toward the bottom. IL the smart shape
for wear az the waist line. Soft, cling
ing house dresses are made particu-
larry chic by the addition ~ one u
these severe buckles. A gown Of Lave
ender shows one az the middle ~ the
waist line done in white metal tinted
with lavender % a dull silky finish, ana
pink gown may have pink buckle ~
ike finish.
Peculiarly suited ~ me very broad
metal buckles are ihe popular design
~ EFypinu wings or the spreading
hnf NlnRf These curve gracefully
from fhe middle both back and front.
nearly fnfirHllnF ih0 NHlHf, an1 ore
remarkably stunning iu FunrmfiHl tnr
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
Before---Many Dainty

queenly teagown of red velvet in ex-
tFemely supple weave. The dainty
Empire bodice is attached to the skirt
by means of thick cording, and the
round collar is OVERLAND with lace mo-
tits. The large bell sleeves are filled
| with flounces and accordion pleated
chiffon. The decollette throat is fill
ed in with finely shirred chiffon alter
mating with lace motives. The cor
sage is finished by a rose made of
white chiffon and long ends knotted
at intervals.
Gown for a Blonde
A demure little blonde has ordered
a ravishing teagown built entirely Of
| dotted net over white silk. The robe
proper is bloused at the waist by a
girdle formed from three pointed
bands in a dead rose tint. The sleeves
are shirred fatty into the blouse and
| finished with two ruff1es of the net
edged with guipure lace, and over this
robe is worn q bolero of guipure
forming a V-shape neck finished with
flowers made Of chiffon and the rose
| colored velvet ribbon.
Messaline is one of the most popu-
lar fabrics for elaborate teagowns and
is particularly effective when yelled
with lace. A princess model in white
! messaline is finished with girdle OF
seed pearls. The elbow sleeves are Of
peries of tulle lace finished with tiny
shirred messaline with angel-wing dra-
tassels of silk and pearl beads Over
the shoulders falls a cape of the lace
with long stole ends. the pattern pick
ed out in small pearl beads.
A Dainty Jacket.
Many women prefer a tea-jacket
with a soft. lightweight skirt, and
some beautiful models in this little
garment are offered. A dainty jacket,
exceedingly comfortable yet very
smart, is built on a foundation of pale
blue silk hidden by a blouse drapery
of pale blue repousse all-over. The
pouch sleeves are built simply from
the silk covered with net, and a smart
touch is given to the jacket by deep
shawl collar of pale blue panne vel
vet, Slashed to show an under-fiounce
of edging to match the all-over lace.
The narrow corselet of the panne vel
vet is finished off around the bottom
with fiounce of the lace of simulate
a peplum
The really smart American girl who
goes in for athletics scorns teagowns
and considers an eiderdown robe only
as an essential accessory for the daily
bath. She is apt to have extremely
trim house dresses suggesting tailored
lines. Shirtwaist suits in the non
shrinkable flannels or the dainty mix
lures of silk and wool, are her de-
light. particularly the new plaids'
With these she wears a. tailored stock
or linen collar with a tie that tones
into the colors of the plaid. Thus
clad she presents an extremely trim
and energetic appearance at the fam
lily breakfast table. 1t is a notable
fact, however, that the average man
likes to see the women of his family
clad in the mysterious fiuffiness of an
occasional teagown.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25

OF all ages seeking counsel and en-
enlargement. But most of all she has
loVed ana worked for the children. Fiji
Teen years ago she began her splendid
mission as Santa Claus to the litt1a
hearts who spend their best energies
behind the footlights. This meant that
each year she gave up at least Ave
weeks preceding the holiday season 10
soliciting and preparing for the one
llsht lestiVlty. Each year she wrote
nVe hundred letters requesting funds
and expressing appreciation FOR co.,
trlputlons. These letters bearing gem
erous contributions, came from Mrs
John Drew. the admirable Mrs. Gil
pert ana from such wealthy Law peo-
pie as Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt sr
ElDredge N. Gerry and the late VIII
liam c. Whitney. The work has al
ways non-sectarian, prominent rectors
rabbis. priests and pastors combining
their forces TO bring the church ana
stage nearer together.
Tho funds collected. Aunt I,ouisa
consigned ono Of her helpers 10 seek
our avery child employed In stage
work together with the children IN
poor actors and actresses whose fawi.
lies were usually as large as their
pocket books were small. Another
envoy searched the shops for barealns
iu chlldrcn's clothes while stni an.
other purchased the Christmas dinner
nud toys,
sunday being che actors free dsv
1a Christmas lko all holldays hna IVA
performance. ou lho sunday f0llosg-
InT Christmas several bundled MNa
folk sore Fafnarfd af Tony paafafs
Nirafef. atIfn fnil uansFtf end onn.
"A iffTr lrNn f'eh yeaf f1f 49, rrr.t
fftfi. ffflf 1910 ramf ram nnf
comfortably Stressed. ile'r nfffs has.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-25
ANGORA RAIMENT
THE ATHLETIC FAD

The expenditure of a Christmas
check which some kindly Santa Claus
has slipped into the stocking is always
pleasant task. no matter what the
age OF the recipient. 1t generally i'm
pies the possession of some coveted
luxury just beyond ones dress allow
ance.
Every year brings out some fad for
the man or woman of athletic tastes.
and here Christmas check of almost
any size may be put to satisfactory
use. The fancy of the moment among
athletes and motorists is the Angora
garment, which, while not new, has
oeen developed upon novel lines and
with most satisfactory results.
vest or Jacket composed entirely
of Angora would be worth it's weight
In gold, for the Angora goat from
which this precious wool is obtained
has become more scarce rather than
more general. But by means of a new
process discovered and protected by
an obscure firm in Vienna, the Ango-
ra is combined with a peculiar quality
of silky wool resulting in a material
of great firmness, strength, warmth
ana sOIlHeSS. lnlS factory was dis
covered by merchant who has stores
in New York and Philadelphia, and his
buyers Immediately captured the entire
output and then set out to establish a
vogue for Angora raiment with the
result that it has become the approved
apparel for all sorts of outdoor exer-
cises, including golf horseback, shoot
ing and motoring, and is being imita
ed in a. dozen styles.
The most common garment is the
sleevesless vest which can be secured
in single or double breasted fashion, in
gray, tan and a peculiar mixture of red