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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

Another extremely neat black frock
is trimmed with guipure and taffeta
passementerie. The three quarter d.
rectoire coat is cut away to show a
fancy waistcoat of white cloth embroid-
cred with gold. A plated muslin era
vat with frills at the wrist is a dainty
touch, but these frills must be kept
Immediately crisp, or the smart effect
is completely lost. The hat created for
this gown is a toque distinctly unique
in construction. It consists chiefly of
a single jet rose raised on a bandeau
of plated peau de sole. which soft fab
ric is puffed and tucked out becomingly
above the face. An ostrich plume gives
graceful effect at the side.
An ideal gown for a young matron-a
regular utility frock, one might call
it-may be copied from one of Re-
james latest stage dresses. 1t is built
of double black chiffon, which material
stands any amount of wear and is soft
and gracious in its line possibilities.
This desirable frock is gathered at
the waist, as they all seem to be when
made up for early spring wear, and has
a plain front panel. Three rows of four
inch black velvet band the skirt at in
| terva1s, headed by insertions of wide
white cluny lace All over lace of the
same variety forms yoke, upper sleeve
trimming and deep cuffs on the bodice.
Three straps of velvet start at the bust
line above the bloused fullness and ex-
tend over the shoulder, being held in
place back and front by wide bands of
cluny. The lace yoke and undersleeves
on this frock might be made removable,
thus adding value to the gown, as it
would then do duty as an afternoon
calling or dinner toilet.
We have heard for some time that ac-
Gordon plating as modish feature has
lost it's prominence, but here in Paris
it is more in favor than ever. The
leading actresses who control the fash
ions still affect the robe plisse. and that
settles its existence as far as Parisians
| are concerned.
It is predicted that the spring modes
| will scintilIate more deliberately with
| jet than the winter gowns, gorgeous as
they certainly have been. Some of the
new Riviera pailletted frecks resemble
large plaques of jet clsverly interwov-
en- with cut jet beads. We are going to
see the tunic in evidence this spring,
and, although not thing of beauty, 1t
is at it's best when made of jet with
deep points falling over a full under
skirt consisting of series of tiny frills
of lace continuing princess fashion
right up to a vest of lace or tulle.
The new design for shirt waists made
of light fabrics is to shirr two rows
rather wide apart at the bust line to
simulate a yoke, the same shirring
crossing the sleeve. giving an appear
ance of continuity. Two wide box
plaits begin at the neck in front and
continue the entire length of the bod
ice. Six large buttons made of the ma
terial and trimmed with gun metal are
the only trimming on the box plaits.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
MARCEL A BANKRUPT.
Proceedings Against DOniphan
Defaulter Begun.

involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
against J. G. MARCEL have been COM
menced by the Mechanics National
bank of st. Louis, an institution which
the defaulting cashier of the Highland
bank defrauded out of more than $780,
600 within the past six months. These
are the first proceedings that have been
opened in the bankruptcy courts
against MARCEL. The bank at Highland
which is ruined is now in the hands
of the state bank commissioner who is
every day revealing more and more Of
the stupendouS duplicity of the cashier.
The actual frauds perpetrated by Mar
cell cover sums aggregating not less
while it has been discovered that he
was negotiating an operation by which
he proposed to swindle New York
city bank out of a million.
In its statement the Mechanics bank
of St. Louis shows that on August 81,
1909 MARCEL transferred to it the sum
of S4O,06S in promissory notes and other
paper securities which that bank
agreed to discount placing the money
on deposit subject to the order of Mar
cell as cashier of the Highland bank.
The st. Louis bank was further secured
by a paper signed by the officers Of the
Highland bank. The petition states that
MARCEL within a few months oVerdreW
this account to the extent of $4,000 ana
that in November he executed his
promissory note for the amount OF
SIC. 900 to cover the overdraft. None of
the overdraft has been repaid. 1t is
not alleged by the Mechanics bank
that any of the paper discounted by
them after August 81 proved to be
worthless. The supposition is that Mar
cell conducted this part of the deal
with reliable securities in order that he
might make an opening for swindle
afterward Papers will be served on
MARCEL at the Wathena jail this after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

is an ornamentation of white embroid-
cred cloth arranged tunic fashion over
f1ounce of fur. The bodice worn with
such a costume has a pelerine shaped
fur bodice, from which hang artistic
draperies of white embroidery. Such a
gown, needless to say, is only for the
wealthy mondaine. Still one likes to
know what the other half array them
selves in.
A charming gown, elegant, though
not extravagant, within the possibili-
ties of a slender purse, is of fine black
panne cloth. The skirt is gathered all
around the waist with the exception of
the front width which is plain and
covered with graduated velvet spots.
These spots also appear as a border at
the hem of the skirt. A loose plated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
DU POINT A SINGLE TAxER.
Powder Manufacturer Converted to
Doctrine of Henry George.

DUPONT of the big powder making COM
pany, has become a convert to the sin
gle tax doctrines, according to a state
ment of w. J. Hogan, a leading single
taxer, which is confirmed by DUPONT
Hogan denies that the single takers will
place an independent ticket in the field
during the coming campaign, but says
they are Democrats.
Mr.. DUPONT some days ago sent a
message to Hogan, saying he had en-
braced the single tax doctrine and also
sent several books on the subject. It
is said that DUPONT is circulating single
tax literature throughout the CITY,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
SOMETHING IN PLACE OF 1T

Don't you long for watermelons just
about now?'' was asked of Uncle Moses,
ing and stamped the snow off his feet
mo. sah-no, SAIL can't say dat I
dol" he slowly replied.
But you like watermelOnS? p
"Of co Sc I does-of co'se, but dar's a.
time to long for watermillyon an a time
to long fur sunthin' else. Natur' has ar
ranged dat we long fur watermillyon in
summer an smoked ham in winter an
jist at de present date, wild de snow
lettin de watermillyon slide an wonder
in if some butcher hasn't left a ham
hangin' outside jist whar' I kin reach it
widOut putin my shoulder outer flint
M. Quad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

and upon stones of the rarest descrip-
ton.
Boucheron has what is called a blue
diamond, a stone that in daylight emits
blue flashes and at night is colorless;
he also has exquisite pink diamonds
But sapphires are his speciaIties- mys-
FERROUS, weird green and unusual white
ones. Just at present the variety of the
stone one always associates with azure
itself is his particular pride and joy.
A charming revival in the jewelry line
to be seen at this establishment is the
'pavia" setting, which. as its name i'm
plies, is the putting of one stone with
another to form a mosaic or pavement.
Some of the newest rings are set in
this way. For instance. round cluster
ring is a lovely mosaic of rubies and
diamonds inclosed in a border of small
curved diamonds held by a delicate
mounting.
This mystic mounting which holds
in place the up to date jewel is so
dainty and slender in character as to
be almost invisible. 1t is. however, the
keynote of the new jewels exquisite
charm. Another smart design Pari-
SLAMS are raving over L. a diamond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 4.-Congressman
Champ Clark of Missouri, passed
through Pittsburg on his way to Sandy
Lake. He said he favored the nomina-
ton of Senator Francis NJ. Cockren of
Missouri, for president on the Demo-
cratic ticket, and that the latter would
be nominated.
Lincoln was not prominently mem
toned for the presidency said the con-
gresham, but Lincoln was elected just
the same, and so will Senator Cockren
be elected, If he gets the nomination.
The Missouri delegation will present his
name to the Democratic convention
Every man is solid for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
JUDGES GET A RAISE.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. Amy judge
who makes out his requisition on the
auditor general for the increased salary,
fixed by the disputed act of 1908, will be
paid the increase.
This has been decided upon by Aud
itor General Hardenbergh, and he will
begin paying salaries monthly under the
new law, instead of quarterly, as here
tofore.
Unless somebody disputes the legality
of the increase and goes to court, it will
be paid as soon as the judges make out
their acquisitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

pendant in the form of a navette or
shuttle.
Beautiful gems appeal to one as
nearly as fine paintings and to some
tastes even more keenIy. but they are
luxuries pure and. in most cases far
from, simple. the prices are prohibit
tive to all save fortunate few.
Clothes, and pretty clothes, we all
must have should the jewel casket be
empty. and the wherewithal from an
artistic point of view is easy 10 find.
Although sartoriai chaos really reigns
this season. and one cannot put ones
finger on few styles and say they are
the mode. still all costumes in their va
riations are fascinating. The charm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Better Than Cold.

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility"
writes F. J. Green, of Lancaster, n. H.
No remedy helped me until L began
using Electric Bitters, which did me moro
good than all the medicines ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric Bit
tiers are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invigo-
rator for weak, rundown women. No
other medicine can take its place in our
family" Try them. Only SOC. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed by Arnold Drug Co., S21
North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Fonnd Bride rhrough oigar Boz.

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 4-John Jay
Mundy, of Brooklyn. n. Y, and Miss
Emma Edinger were married last night
"a union that resulted from a slip of
paper in a box of cigars. The bride
was employed in a local cigar factory
and she deposited her name and ad-
dress in a box of cigars. Mundy
bought the cigars, a correspondence
followed. he called on the young wo-
man, they were mutually pleased, and
the result was the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs Mundy will reside in Brooklyn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
A unfnue BRACELET

Among the jewelry which Queen AL
exandra most values is bracelet
which was given to her on her mar
rage by the eight hfghborn damsels
who acted as her bridesmaids.
The bracelet consists of eight medal
lions. each containing the miniature of
one of the donors set in brilliants, with
a center shield of blue enamel bearing
a large capital "a" the queens initial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Doubles $4,000 Gift to Yale.

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 4.-Yale has
received another gift of $4,000 from
John Hays Hammond, who was associ-
ated with Cecil Rhodes in the Trans
vaal. Mr.. Hammond is now connected
with the Sheffield scientific school at
Yale. He gave the school $4,000 a year
ago for meta1lurgical laboratory. He
has found his original donation made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. H. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla,
writes: MY doctor told me I had Con-
sumption and nothing could be done
for me. I was given up to die. The offer
of a free trial bottle of DR. Kings New
to try it. Results were startling. I am
now on the road to recovery. and owe all
to Dr. Kings New Discovery. It surely
saved my life" This great cure is guar
anteed for all throat and lung diseases
by Arnold Drug Co., 81 North Kansas
avenue. Price soc and 81. Trial bottles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

champagne. He admitted he was not
an agent for any particular brand, but
just liked the taste of all kinds.
He is charged by the police with hav-
ing stolen a valuable silver snuff box
from a family where he represented he
was collecting money for a church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Death of Amos Dresser.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. Amos Ores
ser. a retired Congregationalist, died
today at his home near here, aged 81
years. He was one of the graduates of
Oberlin university, being a member of
the class of 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

A clever little invention has made its
appearance in Paris in the shape of a
dainty powder puff which can be at
tached to the center of a pocket hand
kerchief by an ingenious contrivances
1t supplies long felt want and In
much appraciatad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

err the popularity of white. which is by
no means deposed as the queen color
for ceremonious costumes In black
toilets nothing seems to rival smooth
faced cloth as material for construc-
ton. Reception gowns deliberately
trimmed with lace and gold thread are
exceedingly smart. More stunning still
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

bolero worn over gray accordion
plated crepe de chine blouse ties here
and there over a jabot of cream lace
The cloth bo1ero just meets at the
neck and falls away in soft plaits bor-
dered all around with velvet spots. A
wide black kid belt completes the COS
tune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Thinks BE Is a Bottle of Wine.

Washington, D. C, Feb. flames
Walsh, who says he lives in New York.
is in the alcoholic ward of the Casualty
hospital because he thinks he is a bot
tie of champagne. Before he became
violent he said he came to washington
with $4,000. all of which he spent for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

A valuable cluster OF pearls is to be
shown at the st Louis exhibition This
natural specimen consists Of $50 pearls
in a solid cluster and measures several
inches in length and il an inch thick.
Experts estimate the value OF this clus-
ter at 1zeo Gee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

failed to appear at his post this morn
ing, and investigation showed that he
died during the night in the little cot
tage where he lived alone. He was 80
years old and was known personally
to hundreds of people all over the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

quate and has doubled it. The pro-
posed laboratory will stand on Mans
field street. The gift makes it possible
to furnish the building with modern
eQuipment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

ing individuality found in frocks is the
source of their charm.
The Parisians are wearing a great
deal of black, a turning of the tide, I
presume, in favor of darker colors aft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04
Aged Bridge-Tender Dies Alone.

Laurel, Del, Feb. 4.-Hezekiah Smith,
who for forty years has attended the
bridge crossing Laurel river at Bethel,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-04

IT'S deep pockets 1t is made of white
lawn, the same material forming a bias
ruffle around the entire edge. The rest
of the trimming is lace beading through
which ribbon is run and tied here and
there in little bows.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

has captured a Georgia bride. First
Lieutenant Jack Hayes of the Six
tenth Infantry, at Fort Mcpherson,
near Atlanta, is to marry Miss Eva
Wade Wildly. daughter of Mr.. Robt.
G.. Wildly of Atlanta, on April q, at
the brides residence. Lieut.. Hayes
was born in Nebraska and appointed to
the army from civil life in 1899, but his
father, Brig. Gen. Edward M. Hayes,
United States Army (retirod), is New
Yorker. who went into the army from
New Jersey in 1855 as bugler in the
Second United States Cavalry, and
worked his way up to generalshlp
during forty years of famous cavalry
service - It is matter of surprise
that the good old schooner Polly, built
in 1906, and which served famously as
privateer in the war of 1872, Is still
in service as a Boston packet to Maine
seaports. When first captured by a
British war vessel she was command
ed by Capt. Paul Grant, who proved
to be a sort of a Paul Jones. for he
got the prize crew drunk, recaptured
his vessel and brought her safe to port.
49, Rev. w. A. Robinson's sugges-
ton that pastors retire from the active
ministry at 81 years of age, is a fool
ish idea. Some men are active ana
efficient UP to so years of age, and yet
the country is full of army and navy
officers who were retired for age, ana
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

The oft-repeated claim that Thur
low Weed urged President Lincoln to
invite Gen. William T. Sherman to
leave a college presidency and come
back into the army, in 1861, has no
foundation in fact. Sherman had re-
signed from the Louisiana Military
Academy and was president of the
Fifth Street Railroad in st. Louis,
when the war opened. He went to
Washington and with his brother, SEN
ator John Sherman, called on the
President and rendered his services,
but they were not then accepted. He
returned home "disgruntled," and
when Gen. Harney's troops were do
ing a little fighting in st. Louis he
kept hands off," but later on, how
ever, he was called into service. 1t
is a singular fact that Capt. Grant and
Capt. Sherman, both West Pointers
and old army officers, had a hard time
to get back into the regular army in
1861. Sherman was appointed colonel
of the Thirteenth United States In
fantry on May IA, but Grant was a
volunteer until July 4, 1868, when he
was made a major general in the
United States army. He became a
brigadier of volunteers in May, 1861,
the same day that Sherman was COM
nfissioned MAY I'D a brigadier of vol
unteers. Sherman was also made a
brigadier in the regular army on the
same day Grant became a major gem
eral. But a year later he was pro-
NOTED to be a major general.
Sidney Herbert
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27
Bogus Antiquities from Italy.

From the jewelers. Circular Weekly.
In reciting the different articles ex-
ported to the United States, in his an
nual report dated Oct. 20, 1908, United
States Consul +. B. Keene of Florence,
Italy, says:
Next in value are antiquities of ev-
cry kind, description and alleged
epoch, but most of them such clever
limitations as to require experts to de-
tect the deception. The only competent
judges in the matter are the officials
OF the government galleries, whose
duty it is to inspect and seal all cases
of works of art intended for exporta-
ton. Should they, however, find any
precious ancient pieces, they ex officia,
hinder the expectation, yet thousands
of cases are classified as ancient art
works and dispatched to all countries.
The question of prices for antiqui-
ties is most difficult to ascertain, for
it is one of individual taste and
means"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

| his way up from a trooper and, is
therefore perfectly familiar with every
thing pertaining to the horse and rider
in the cavalry service. Col. p. w.
Meldrim should have this book put
into the hands of every captain in his
cavalry regiment.
An old Savannah Confederate asks
me for 1.-THE names of the captains on
Gen. A. P. Hills staff at the time of
the surrender" He seems to have for
gotten that Lieut. Gen. Hill was not
alive at that time. He was killed at
Petersburg, Va, during the attacks of
the Union forces on the works around
that city, April 6, 1865, but the sur
render occurred only eight days later.
on April 9, at Appomattox Court
House, Va. will try however, and
give him the names of the officers of
! Gen. Hills staff when he was killed
- - = Ulysses S. Grant, senior, is
dead; U. S. Grant, third, son Of Brig
| Gen. Fred Dent Grant, u. s. A., is
| a graduate of West Point and a lieu
tenant in the engineer corps at Manila;
| U. S. Grant, Jr., however, is again
aspiring to high political honors. He
married the daughter of Senator Chat
fee, and with her he got a fortune.
| His residence at San Diego, Cal, is a
magnificent one, but neither his illus
| trious name, nor his wealth could get
him into Congress as a senator from
California. Now he aspires to preside
over that august body and is nursing
boom for vice president on the Re-
publican ticket. He feels confident of
a friendly reception at least in the Chi
cago Convention.
Senator Frye and Representative Lit
tlefield of Maine have introduced a joint
resolution in the Senate and House
for an appropriation of $4,000 for the
erection of a monument, at Hampden,
Me-, to the memory of Dorothea Lynde
Dix. 1t seems very late in the day
to pay this long-desired tribute to
woman whose philanthropy and ardu-
GUS labors for the relief and comfort
of the worlds unfortunates, placed her
! at the head of her sex in this depart
ment of service. Her birthplace is CIV
en- as Worcester, Mass, which is a
| serious error, as she was born in
Hampden, Me-, some six miles from my
own birthplace, in 1902. The closing
years of her life were spent in Tren-
ton, N. J. In 1868 all female nurses
| in army hospitals were, by general
orders No. 351. subject to approval
by Miss Dix. In her earlier years she
was the author of several books most
! ly for children, but her chief labors
were prison work in this country and
Europe, where she visited prisons, in
sane asylums and hospitals. And yet
very few encyclopedias mention her
name. A society was formed some
years ago in Maine which has made
a memorial park of her birthplace at
Hampden.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

and we will send him on her serial
three-year voyages. Where she goes
he shall go, and where she stays he
shall stay" The title of this famous
little book has caused thoughtless peo-
pie to refer to many a man as a man
without a country" and yet it is a
very hard matter to find such a man
in any country. John H. Surratt
whose mother was implicated in the
assassination of President Lincoln, said
he was completely tired of being a
man without a country" That was
in Alexandria, Egypt; but when he en-
tered Marseilles, France. and saw our
fleet with the Stars and Stripes float
ing in the breeze, he says: 1T could
have cheered l was proud of my coun-
try" Now. in fact. he never was a
man without country: he was sim
ply refugee from his own country,
to which he returned.
Another United States Army officer
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

Senator" said the interviewer at
is rumored that you intend to retire
from politics" well: WELL" replied the
senator, its queer how rumors start.
l suppose this one grew out of the fact
that / attended church with my wife
last Sunday. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-27

Another United States Army officer