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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

NARIS, April 9.-Paris is gay with
the life and brightness of her
spring season. These months at
the capital are attracting each
year a larger number of smart
Americans, who have charming apart
nents on the fashionable avenues. in
which they entertain lavishly and spend
much of their time selecting toilets for
the London June season and the sum-
ner campaign at Newport
In the artistic world the election of
Carolus-Duran to succeed the late NJ.
Gerome as a member of the French
Academy of Fine Arts was an interest
ing event One of the traditions of the
academy is that candidates are never
elected on their first presentation, and
1t is a curious fatality that makes Car
plus Duran 4Gerome's successor, as he
was systematically baked in his at
tempts to enter the Beaux Arts by the
man whose seat he now occupies.
Above the hotsam and jetsam of other
things there is always in the feminine
mind the important item of clothes. and
the fascinating costumes of spring are
worthy of serious consideration. It has
been said that summer garments are
Ear less expensive and tiresome than
winter ones" This remark, like many
of the good old adages, is put on the
retired list by the present extravaganza
Of summer furbelows; not that the
amount spent on clothes is a criterion.
A woman in sables may appear far less
distinguished than another in a plain
coat and skirt. 1t is singular, con-
sidering all the money spent on
clothes and the lovely fabrics to be
found on the shop counters, how few
really well dressed women are met
In the ordinary. way. Consequently
a mondaine whose toilets are always in
good taste demands admiration and in
slant attention. The fact is that per-
feet dressing, like everything else, is
an accomplishment sometimes natural.
sometimes acquired, and, no matter
how we'll a gown fits, it is the attention
to detail that counts. Only the few re-
alize this and follow the necessary in
tricacies throughout a toilet which
makes a successful ensemble, for, how
ever extravagant woman may be
with regard to her wardrobe, unless she
has the happy faculty of knowing what
suits her she will easily be put in the
shade by her poorer sister who knows
how to do justice to what she has on.
To be well dressed today one must
make a serious study of modes, as
many of them are so exaggerated as to
be almost grotesque on the wrong wo-
man. The ateliers are full of patrons
asking whether there is nothing newer
than the full skirts and the large
sleeves, and couturieres are assuring
the tinnid they need not wear gathered
skirts unless they like them, as there
are lots of becoming jupes with fat
plaits and others with few gathers at
each side of the front which increase
the straight frontedness of the figure.
It may surprise the unthinking to
know that the Parisiennes accept moth
Ing new from their dressmakers until
It's good points. The gown that the ele-
giant Parisiennes orders for her early
summer toilet is almost a copy of her
winter costume made in thinner ma
terial. In truth, in the best establish
ments in the Rue de Ia Paix, Place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23
1HE autocrat of the breakfast ia

T5E autocrat of the breakfast ia
BILE exists not only in the ficti-
tious character of Oliver Wen
CELL Holmes hero, but in the
flesh at lcauy matutinal meal,
where human nature is said to appear
at its worst. The family breakfast is
reclxoned-and in frequent cases wisely
one Of the most trying oTdeals of ev-
eryday social intercourse. At this meal
character may be better judged than at
any other time or place. One is then in
the bosom of ones family and off guard,
as it were. There are various speci-
mems of this autocrat, but conspicuous
In the list is the busy man who makes
It a rule to sit down surrounded by the
family to his coffee when the hands OF
the clock point to exactly ten minutes
before 8 and regards himself as lost if
kept waiting a second. On the pune
tuality of this sacred rite hangs the
business of the day. The sad feature
In a case of this kind is requiring the
family to make automatons of them
selves likewise. and these ofttine mar
tyrs hurriedly and silently MUNICH
through their meal without any reason
for haste, much to the injury Of their
digestive organs.
No doubt the paterfamilias and
breadwinner finds some compensation
In not being alone in his discontinue
consulate group of women, perhaps,
who have to face a long day without
duties as strenuous as fall to the lot of
the business man.
A house party breakfast table is often
4 trial to the appearance of the fair
sex, and many a face youthful by artt-
fetal light reveals itself years older in
the cold glare of morning. Who can
tell what tragedies of infatuation and
5isi1lusion these breakfasts bring, and
the guest who wishes to cause no rude
awakening should beware of putting in
an appearance until the kinder hours
Of day.
The men of the party do not always
present cheerful face to the world at
the first meal of the day Many a
"good fellow" of the night before de-
velops during the few hours of Oblivion
into a morose. taciturn, unapproachabIe
being whom it is not safe to encounter.
Perhaps the worst trial is the person
who assumes a false air of cheerfulness
at breakfast, which, like the proverbial
soft answer is bound to exasperate-
Possibly it is on this account that I'LL
ra fashionables have banished the
neal and break the nights fast in the
lanctity Of their own apartments. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

to detect with mechlin, d'alencon and
chanti1ly as second favOrites. Lace will
be used with profusion on evening and
smart day gowns, either gathered or
arranged in straight lines or in elab-
crate scroll and floral designs. On linen
frocks the renaissance and macrame
laces viii be most employed. as these
heavier examples are appropriate for
the stouter weaves of linens now so
fashionable. Finely plated gauze rib
bons are also in demand, and a lovely
summary trimming is composed of lace
ruches with tiny rosebuds or small
blossoms running through the center.
The skirts of silk and crepe de sole are
trimmed with several fiounces of lace,
with a simple and effective arrange
ment of the same on the -corsage.
I am often asked, What is the color
of the season ?" To tell a woman to
wear what suits her best is not the
business of an authority on fashion. but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

majority of households are not provid-
ed with a sufficient corps of servants
for this rule to prevail; consequently
those who absent themselves from
breakfast are in the minority. There
is just another type of household with
which we are all familiar, and that is
the delightfully."- respectable one guilt
less of late hours which begins it's
morning by making coffee in patent
machine, devoting the interval while
the beverage is percolating drop by
drop into the coffeepot to family pray
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

ers. have a vivid recollection of as
sisting at one of these religious dem
onstrations where breakfast was an
nounced by the butler saying to the
master of the house, Prayers is on the
table, sir" This same devout host
after his morning supplication at ia
bic began swearing heartily at the maid
over some neglect of her duties.
Doubtless when this new country
takes on a little more "age" and the
leisure class is not such a thing apart
the continental custom OF serving hot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

There is only one. right way to do up
white ribbons which have become soil
ed Lay the ribbon on a table and
scrub it, using water ana a.2brush with
sim bristies. When cleansrinse 1t un-
der the spigot, squeezing out the water
between the fingers without creasing
the material. aind hang it over a line.
When it is dry the ribbon wiz be frea
from wrinkles. fresh and new looking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

7 should say out of the galaxy Of
beautiful shades which are permissible
this season choose a color that matches
your hair or eyes and shows them off
to the best advantage. The great au-
thorities here are declaring for a soft
shade Of sage green, for Du Barry, a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

rich crimson, for all the nuances of
white and every tone of ibIue.f
In materials every day seems to bring
forth, like spring flowers, new beau
ties. The latest is a satin very like the
old liberty with greater body and less
luster. Pongees so delightful for the
shirt waist dress in the new designs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

wavy bands and a rufae at the feet
The waist Is treated in the same FASH
ion. with shirrings coming from yo1a
of white Irish lace. A fall Of lace I'm
ishes the sleeve at the wrist, and the
ceinture is of soft gray taffeta shirred
into shape at the waist line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23
Original Breakfast Dishes i T.: = 81

rolls and coffee in bed and the later
dejeuner about noon will be the rule
and not the exception. This is certain
~ a more healthful dispensation of the
meal problem. 1t does away with the
trouble of two substantial repasts in
the morning and at the same time is a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

have colored patterns on a solid back
ground. These, though, are not so good
as the fiat colors for an entire suit
Barege de sole must not be missing
from list OF, new dress goods, as it is
a novelty which is sure to be approved
of fashion. 1t is glossy and has a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

vendome and Rue Taitbout the variety
of the seasons styles lies in the detail
of trimming, and not in novelty of
shape.
This is to be a great val lace season,
both in the real varieties and in imita-
lions, some of which it takes an expert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

It is a settled fact that any woman
who wishes to appear well dressed must
have a species Of spring cleaning OF her
wardrobe and its contents Petticoat
friIls, gloves. wells, neckties and collars
must be sorted, and whatever needs the
attention of the dyer or cleaner must
be sent on in good time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

slight rib. Then there are cotton voiles
as thin and as sheer as chiffon, togeth-
er. with all kinds of mercerized stuffs
Butchers linen is made up into morn
ing froclSs and separate shirt waists,
end for tailorish effects it is ideal For
rather dressy morning functions there
are embroidered linens and finely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

sugar in which to dip the luscious red
beauties.
For a midsummer breakfast nothing
Is more grateful than half frozen
peaches. The fruit must be very ripe.
After the peaches have been peeled.
stoned and haIved they are sprinkled
with powdered sugar and then placed
in a freezer packed with crushed ice
without salt and left until they are half
frezen- When ready for the table they
are arranged in a low glass bowl in a
wreath form. the center being filed In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23
UP To DATE METHop Of sERvINa FRUIT ZOE BREAKFAsT

row ribbon. Place the shells on ice and
when thoroughly chilled I'll them with
the pulp Of the fruit. white grapes
which have been skinned and seeded
and a few thin slices of banana mixed
with powdered sugar. When served on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

practical recognition of the doct ors
warning that we eat far too much meat.
A number of households have Danish
ed flesh foods entirely from the break
fast table. copining the menu to ce-
reals, eggs and fruit There are so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

Don't put all your allowance outside
gown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

bic exists not only in the ficti-
tious character of Oliver Wen
CELL Holmes hero, but in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-23

~ ARIS, April 9.-Paris is gay with
the life and brightness of her
spring season. These months at
the capital are attracting each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
JURY ADJUDGEs HER INSANE.
Defendant Admits Alleged Peculiar
Actions, but Claims She is Sane.

Hearing was held before Mr.. Justice
Barnard and a jury this morning In the
lunacy proceedings instituted by Dr. III.
Porter Davis against his aunt, Miss Fran
ces Z. Porter. A number OF witnesses took
the stand. including several physicians. and
the sister Of Miss Porter. Mrs. Sarah e.
Davis who all testified to the unsound con-
dition of Miss Porters mind at present,
and detailed a number of instances show
ing mental disorder on her part. 1t was
also shown that Miss Porter was possessed
of property valued at about 10000 now
held in trust for her under her fathers
will.
Miss Porter took the stand and admitted
many of the actions attributed to her by her
sister, but claimed that she was perfectly
sane and ought not to be considered other
wise.
The jury. after the case was presented by
Messrs. Lambert & Baker. counsel for the
estate, retired. and after short delibera-
ton returned a verdict adjudging Miss Por.
ter of unsound mind at the present time.
1t is understood that Mr.. Louis P. Shoe
maker will be appointed by the court COM
mittee of her person and estate. and that
Miss Porter will be confined at St Elizabeth
until sufficiently improved to be discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
FEE FOR LICENSES.
All Builders Will Probably Pay $25
Each Hereafter.

AS the result Of a hearing granted today
by the Commissioners to representatives of
the Master Builders Association it is like
ly that the District authorities will require
all builders who secure permits of the build
ing inspectors office to pay an annual
license of SIS,
The members of the Master Builders
Association present at the hearing were
Messrs. g. w. Barkman, J. c. Yost John
Thomas, Samuel j. Prescott. George c.
Hough and c. c. Meads. On behalf of the
association Mr.. Yost stated that all the
members pay the license fee required, but
that there are other builders who are not
required to pay this license fec This. I've
declared looks like discrimination. The
license law. he said. requires building and
other contractors to take out q license,
and he was of the opinion that the law
ought to be construed to extend to all
builders In the city.
1t Is stated that the District assessor and
tho building inspec tor are in favor of such
extension of the regulations. and 1t is be-
lieved that the Commissioners will issue an
order - that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
DELAY EXPLAINED.
Prosecutions for Infractions of Snow
Law Necessarily Slow.

Complaint has been made about the tardi-
ness In the prosecutions for Violating the
snow law, but both the officials at, the Po-
lice Court and members OF the police force
claim that the cases are being pushed with
dispatch. although MS retorFls are Kept OF
the number of warrants the Police Court
officials estimate that the number of infor-
nations filed against persons, for failing to
remove last Mondays fall -oG snow reach
between 300 and 40 and that about 100
warrants have been sent out. or which %
have been returned to court aud disposed
of up to and including today. ,,
The police state that the warrants are
being served as rapidly as possible. and tire
delay on their part Is caused by the failure
of the policeman in whose hands the war
rant Is placed for service to find the party
named at home, and it is necessary for him
to make several visits to the house before
the paper can be served. This, II is de
clared. requires time; besides, a number OF
the warrants which have been issued were
for persons who own property here, but
are non-resfdents Of the District.
The maximum penalty for violating the
snow law is 81, and a number of persons. IL
is stated, would rather pay that amount In
court than go to the trouble and expense or
cleaning the snow from their sidewalks
when il would cost them In some instances
more than that amount to have the snow
removed. Property owners who do not
reside in the District and agents who have
property in their charge ara exempt from
obeying the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
The Cross-Town Line.

To the EDITOR Of The Evening Star:
Permit me to say a few words about
the cross-town line of cars and concern
ing the antiquated system of transporta-
ton on 10th street. There seems to be
objection to a cross line OF cars on III
street and inasmuch as 1t, is a street now
for heavy traffic. &C., why would P street
not be a better and a more available
street on which to have a cross line? 1t
Is central and the natural outlet from
Dupont Circle, around which for more
than half the distance the cars pass now
The Georgetown cars come also to 1t and
pass around to and down Connecticut
avenue Then, too, the line could go
through P street and only need pass
down a short distance 20 reach the new
station.
Furthermore. there are some important
churches in which a great number OF our
that line would be a great accommoda-
ton to the people that attend them. The
ST. Thomas, the First Baptist, the New
Foundry, the German Reformed. or which
only a short block from p street, and 9TH
ers on and near the line as you go on
east. street is the natural and the best
outlet for a cross line OF cars from the
Metropolitan system.
The antiauated system Of buses called
herdics-a caricature Of that name-that
run up 10th street are disgrace to this
city. Why they are permitted to run has
been a question in the minds of many
citizens and visitors for long while. If
the company that owns and runs them
cannot afford to put on decent, modern
vehicles or automobiles why does 1t not
get out of the way and let somebody else
take a hand at this? Modern automobile
buses and some other vehicles look well.
could run on time and would pay. These
old, rickety. Anticipated. disgraceful con-
yeyances, the cast-offs or another city,
ought to be given q rest. and that soon.
Executive avenue, or 18th street, Is de-
serving of transportation facilities and
better looking conveyances. c. r. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
WEST vIRGIN1ANs Aa1TArED.
Trying to Agree Upon a System OF
-. Taxation. in. That State.

A meeting of highest Importance to West
Virginia republican politics Is, being held
in this city today. About 80 prominent
republicans of all sections of the state are
in conference with Senators Elkins and
Scott and the, West. Virginia delegation in
/ the House upon a question which is serious
ly agitating the republicans Of the. COM
monwealth. Meetings were held In Sen
ator SCOTS committee room and in Sem
ator Elkins' room. and further conferences
will be resumed this evening at the Hotel
Raleigh.
The disturbing question is to agree upon
an equitable system Of taxation for the
state. A state commission reported to the
last legislature new scheme OF taxation
which was opposed by the railroad
coal and Oil interests of West Virginia. The
legislature failed to act upon the recon-
mendation of the state commission. The
such an extent as to involve the coming gu
bernatorial campaign. and threatens to in
volve Senator Scott's seat In Congress.
The meeting now in progress In Wash
ington is an attempt on the part Of all the
interests to agree upon some compromise
form Of tax bill, upon which all republic
cans can unite. and which can be presented
to the legislature with the certainty that
it will receive the appreciation of all inter
ests and not create split In the republi-
can party: 49,
Senator Scott told his visitors today that
he would not permit his senatorial pros
poets to interfere with the prospects of the
contending candidates for the gubernato-
rial nomination. 1t had been suggested
that all the known republican candidates
withdraw from the race for the governor
ship, and that Mr.. Caldwell. who has been
mentioned as aspirant for Senator
Scott's seat should give up his fight for
that place and be given the gOvernorship.
Senator Scott said he would not permit the
gubernatorial aspirants 20 be sacrificed for
him.,
All the West Virginia congressman are
bending their energies to bring about a
compromise on the tax measure. Repre-
sentatives Of the corporation interests in
volved are on the scene and 1t Is said they
are willing to agree to compromise. The
meeting probably will extend over day or
two, as it is hoped to make it conclusive
and to determine a course Of action which
will prevent the republicans of West Vir-
ginia from becoming divided on the eve Of
an important election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE.
Ornamental Ironworkers, Wireworkers
and Finishers Walk Out.

Forty ornamental ironworkers. wirework-
ers and finishers employed by F. s. Gich-
,ner. manufacturer of ornamental iron and
wirework inaugurated a sympathetic strike
this morning, which is regarded as an in
direct outcome of the strike order of the
Council Of Allied Building Trades against
the apartment houses being erected by Con-
tractor Duehay.
The strike this morning originated on
the Cecil and Woodley apartment houses
The ironworkers and wirewerkers. 1t is
stated. have been working ON the two
structures for some time past. notwith-
standing the existence of strike order
The workmen,s 1t is said. this morning de-
ciined to do any further work. explaining
that a general strike was actually in ex-
istence.
Mr. Gichner explained to his workmen
that as business is slack at present and as
the apartment house jobs constitute the
only rush work on hand he would have to
discharge them unless they chose to return
to the structures. This announcement was
followed by q strike of all the employees
of the iron and wire workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

and 1000 yards; the rapid-fire match at
200. 800 and 500 yards and sIirmish run.
Among the members in attendance are
Acting Secretary Oliver, Col. William i.
Hall. assistant adjutant general Major j.
F. Guilfoyle 18th Cavalry. I. S. A; Major
Rufus II. Lane. L. S. M. c.: Lieut.. Mark
L. Bristol. u. S. N: Gen Bird. ". Spencer,
president of the National Rifle Association;
Gen. Charles F. Roe. commanding National
Guard of NeW York: Gen. George II. Har-
ries, eoulnta naing- the National Guard OF
the District of Columbia; Gen, P. F. Wan
ser. commanding the National Guard Of
New Jersey; Gen. Lawrason Riggs. COM
handing the National Guard of Maryland:
Col. A. r. I.awton Savannah. Ga; Col.
James A. Frye. list Massachusetts Heavy
Artillery; Major Carl A. Wagner. inspector
of rife practice. state of Michigan, and
Mr.. j. A. Haskell of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
TO PROMOTE RIFLE PRACTICE.
Meeting Of the National Board To-
day

Acting Secretary Oliver presided over a
meeting of the national board for the pro-
motion of rifle practice. held at the War
Department today. This board Is composed
of twenty-one members. representing the
army. navy and marine corps and the Ma
tional Guard. Two sessions were held to-
day and considerable business was trans
acted designed to accomplish the purposes
for which the board was constituted.
Preliminary arrangements were made for
the annual national rifle contest next sum-
mer. 1t Is proposed to hold this match
somewhere in the middle west wherever
suitable facilities can be obtained. and to
arouse general interest in 1t with q view OF
having every state and territory in tho
Union represented by team In the con-
tests. One important thing done at the
morning session was the adoption of a reso-
luton that In the national matches firing
shall be at fixed distances of 20O. go, SU0