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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The populist party never grew as
rapidly as it is growing now. Twenty
nine states already have an electoral
and state ticket in the field and six
teen other states have called their con-
yentions to put up tickets.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The Russian Baltic feet has sailed
for the far east. that IL. II Is SO an
nounced. but no one believes that II has
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The papers are nil calling attention
10 the wonderful kindness and care
with which the Japanese treat their
russian prisoners, as well as tho skin
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The hundreds of millions of dollars
squandered by the republicans on the
Philippine islands is all irretrieyably
lost. We might endure that, but it
is to go on year after year indefinitely.
Be sure that you put in big wheat
crop this fall SO that you will be able
to pay your share OF it, for Roosevelt
says that he is going to continue that
policy unchanged.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The Springfield Republican says that
the great city OF New York Is simply q
COW for William Waldorf Astor TO
milk. He comes near milking II dry
every year.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

There has been no news of import
ance from the seat Of war during the
week The Russians have evacuated
Mukden and are hiking for the north
The Japanese are pressing slowly on
after them. while by means of the rail-
road from New Chwang. re-enforce-
ments are coming up In large numbers.
The short distance from their base
when compared with Russia, whose
base Ia 5000 miles away, gives the
Japanese very great advantage.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

Several factories that have been shut
down for months are now opening up.
They are all in places where the pluto
Gratis need votes.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

Some Investigations by the Boston
Herald have revealed the fact that
twenty men own real estate in New
York city to- the value of 81 600, 900. 900
William Waldorf Astor heads the pro-
cession of the monopolists of Gods
earth. his holdings being excess OF
$150,000,000 And up to this year, the
whole people down there continued to
"vote 'er straight AT last there is a
prospect that it will no longer be so.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-15

The government at Toxic has sent
out an official statement Of the losses
of the Japanese in the fighting around
Lao Yang. The killed and wounded
amounted To- 1888. which substantiates
what The Independent has said, name
ly. that just In proportion that arms
and high explosives have improved
the casualties in war have decreased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

Parisians are quite tired of the cog
de roche" and are now wearing a shade
called channels. 1t is softer and more
becoming than its rival, mandarin. A
long, basqued coat of myrtle green has
a narrow collar inset with channels col
ored cloth boraered on each side by
straps of black astrakhan and tiny gold
braid. The same trimming is repeated
on the narrow. turned back cuffs.
"A new girdle which is a pleasant
change from the centuries of ribbon.
silk or velvet we have been wearing so
long has made its advent. 1t is fash
toned of wide, coarsely woven braid fit
ted around the waist and tied in bow
at the back.
There is an extremely outre fashion
which has gained some followers at this
center of modes-that of wearing a Cir
die or black taffeta with a costume of
another color. There are accompany
ing rosettes of the same taffeta to be
worn on the corsage and sleeves.
Quite along the same bizarre lines is
, the bead trimming used on hats. This
is the latest millinery novelty. The
beads are wound around the crowns in
ropes of different colors harmonizing
with the scheme of the chapeau. The
taste of such a decoration is question
able, for if not daintily used they are
| decidedly vulgar.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

1t is astonishing what a craze there
has been for the very lightest tint of
apricot, which was worn a hundred
years ago. So many of the new mate
rails are well suited to it. The toile de
ninon, crepe de chine, voiles, face cloths
and hopsacks have all adopted it. 1t is
capital in the daytime and equally good
in the evening intermixed with gold
thread. The chiffon skirts plated round
the hips and flounced and killed at the
foot have a great deal to commend
them, and many dressy high bodied
gowns have been made in this with a
close fitting yoke and the short sleeves
puffed to the elbow. The printed black
and white silk muslins are being worn
gathered over cord about the waist. the
lower part widened by deep fiounces in
black and white lace, combined and ac-
companied by lace frilled pelerine.
This is perfectly charming. White
n1ousselines made in the style of Louis
XVI, with an open front caught across
with bows of velvet and bordered with
embroidery, are quite perfect, and the
soft satin gowns with ropes of chiffon
falling on the skirt, knotted into bows
and tassels with pearls, the bodice
swathed, make elegant toilets. Even
ing gowns embroidered with glittering
paillettes are mingled with tiny
hounces, and their very grace makes
them indescribable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

small velvet covered nnolds. Two lines
Of velvet placed wide apart form a band
on the upper part of the jupe, in which
IRE scattered lot of the same buttons.
They also trim the sleeves and sur
pliced effect on the bodice. A dainty
toilet on which buttons play no part is
of copper colored cloth, its chic depend
ing upon bouillonnees of the cloth fitting
on the bodice around yoke of wool
lace and heading the skirt founce.
And, anent lace, there is smart new
Richmond in the field. 1t is made of
kid not as costly as the Spanish stamp
ed material used in extensively fitted
homes, but quite exclusive in it's way
for the majority of allowances. This
lace follows the broderie anglaise de-
signs, which appear in muslin, cloth.
silk and now in kid.
really think descriptions of the long
coat have been done to death, but the
last word has not been spoken. The
latest wrinkle is to cut the coat below
the waist line in a wide plait having a
set of fan plaits on each side. These
produce the necessary spring over the
skirt and permit the basque about the
hips to closely follow the curves of the
figure. The fronts fall in a long,
straight line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

ficiently thickened with the white paint.
Then dry high lights may be added or
shadows put in. 1t is hardly necessary
to caution the artist that the chiffon is
never removed from the frame until
perfectly dry.
Every woman loves lace-real lace.
especially-but there are only a few
for whom this expensive luxury is pos
sible.
There is a legend that the first lace
was made by a girl who preserved a
beautiful bit of seaweed by catching
to piece of linen with fine thread the
dainty parts of the leaves and stems.
Now, we all cannot go to this length.
but there is a new French lace en-
broidery which carries out this idea in
a less poetic but very effective man.
ner. Fine nainsook or French cambria
some net and mercerized cotton take
the place of seaweed and linen. The
work is suitable for the elaborate coll
lars SO much worn and for dainty hand
kerchiefS. but on coarser fabrics, such
as linen. it is equally effective.
Trace the design on the material used
and beneath it lightly tack brussels net.
Under the net place a piece of heavy
cotton cloth. Pad the design where it
will be most effective with a coarse
mercerized thread, using a much finer
number for the actual embroidery. In
padding, the stitches must always be
the reverse of the way the embroidery
is to be worked. and the embroidery it,
self is done in satin stitch, always
being careful to take up the net foun-
dation. When the design is finished
take sharp pair of scissors and cut
away the muslin all around the pattern,
being careful not to clip the net. The
net is, of course, cut away from any
part of the material not covered by the
design. When finished the work looks
like exquisite lace.
GRACE GRISCOM.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

stretch the chiffon, and an ordinary
piece of picture canvas about 21a by l II
feet will serve admirably for this pur-
pose.
The design, after being drawn on a
piece of cardboard. is kept close at
hand as a guide, for remember there
is no going over or rubbing out. A
mahlstick is used to keep the hand
from resting on the frail material.
Water color paints, a tube of Chi
neSe white and a bottle of a medium
called aquarella, which is used instead
of water, are the materials required. In
painting it must be kept in mind that
Chinese white should only be used for
the parts that are to stand out. The
leaves and flowers in shade should have
less body color and detail. The body
color fills the interstices of the mate
rial and throws a shadow. In getting
bright, tender greens bottle of green
ink is of great benefit, but it must al
ways be used with yellows from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

New Ideas For Holiday Gifts


a FTER the rush and hustle of al
~ most every Christmas one
"a hears tired and nerve racked
holiday shoppers exclaim:
"This is the last time / shall ever tear
around the shops in a mad chase for
presents. Next year 1 am going to be-
gin early in the season and make a lot
of them myself" So talks good resolu-
tions; but, as our friend Mr. Dooley
says. it is often another instance of a
series of recoveries and relapses.''
Just now is a fine time to begin the
work of homemade gifts, for Christmas
will seem to come a heap sooner than
the date set down on the calendar. A
few weeks off is a long time to look
forward to, but will prove only too
short work period, especially when il
has to be snatched from the regular
routine of social, domestic or business
duties. Many of the following sugges-
tions will be found useful for other than
Christmas presents and viii likewise
appeal to the more selfish Instincts of
making something. smart and attrac-
tive for ones own personal adornment
both before and after the festive season
Quite the latest and most stunning OF
Inc. small fads which have reached this
side from Paris lately is that of the en-
broidered or painted suede and kid
pliable feathers into swagger girdles to
encircle the waist of the modern We
nus. whose hourglass proportions would
be scorned by her De Milo sister. is the
smart work of the moment. These belts
are very expensive luxuries to purchase
and are to be found even then only at
the most exclusive shops and ex-
changes, but with a little practice one
may easily manage a dainty belt her.
self.
The quality and tone of the leather
are important considerations. the soft
pastel shades making up smarter than
black or the more garish colors.
Oil paints are never used in decorat-
ing the belt. as they have a "tacky,"
cheap appearance. but their place is
supplied by the fresco or zinc colors,
which are very cheap and come put up
in glass jars, or any quantity may be
bought loose. When the leather has
been cut the right width and length the
next step is to make the design. The
stencil patterns are the most satisfac-
tory. The design Is drawn on heavy
manila or stencil paper which has first
been rubbed over with linseed oil to
make 1t firm, and the design is then cut
out.
This stencil pattern must be securely
placed on the leather with a number
Of thumb tacks. Now the work of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
Eat Before Dinner.

A thorough society woman, one who
understands herself, will take some
thing before going to a dinner party. 1t
may be just a cup of hot tea, perhaps a
stimulant in the way of a cup of black
coffee or, better than all, cup of hot
milk and a biscuit. This braces up the
nerves, stays the stomach and keeps
the body well nourished until it is time
for dinner.
The woman who sets out for formal
dinner party without eating anything
before she goes runs the risk of faint
ness and dullness before the dinner
hour She is certainly much less alert
than the one who takes bite before
starting out.
The most successful beauties are
those who do not eat a great deal at a
dinner party. They take bite of this
and a taste of that, but nothing more.
Great beauties eat very little, and
what they do eat is of the simplest and
most nourishing sort. While they never
refuse delicacies. they do not eat heart
lily of them, reserving the appetite for
the simpler and more nourishing vi
ands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
MoD1sH PAR1s1AN AUTUMN COSTUMES.

ly small and arranged in groups or long
lines. There are fiat buttons of cloth
and velvet set in rims of metal, obtru
sive round buttons of gilt centered with
a jewel, and buttons of buffalo horn, OK
idized silver, kid and enameled and
painted ones worth a kings ransom
which carry out the Louis modes to
perfection. But all things nlodish shall
be granted unto you if a liberal supply
is placed on q costume with discretion.
A smart little gown which delightful
ly carries out the button fad is of
checked velvet, the skirt bound at the
bottom with plain velvet. above which
band at intervals is a line of rather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

coats really demands the addition of
handsome fur. But one may make a
virtue of necessity by using as a sub
stitute the handsome braids which are
given to us this season in such album
dant beauty. These braids are applied
with military effects. There is a gen.
erous use of gold in combination with a
color. and, like most of the fancfful eff
fects nowadays, it carries a flavor of
the past with it.
Chenille will be seen on costumes in
moderate degree and will not trans
form a gown into sort of animated
grape arbor with an interminable criss-
crossing, as it did a few years ago. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
Fashions In Belts and Girdles.

Contrary to the general prediction
that broad belts and girdles would be
short lived, there is every probability
that they will continue to be fashion
able for some months to come. The
newest gfrdles are made in an excellent
quality of silk and unlined. This takes
away considerable bulk from the waist
and permits the silk to drape more
gracefully. Buckles and slides on broad
belts or girdles are artistic and very
effective. There is usually an oblong
buckle at the back to give breadth to
the belt at this point and a square one
in front which provides the dip or
slope that is most desirable. Side slides
that adjust the width at the underarm
seams are made to correspond with the
buckles. Fancy belts of plaid silks in
brilliant colorings have large rings at
the back and smaller ones in front,
through which a neat tab or flap In
passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

The art of painting on silk, satin or
chiffon lends itself to the adornment of
the present style of dress, and many
fancy articles out of the beaten track
may be evolved from painted chiffon.
A description of how chiffon may be
managed with very good results may
be of use. Artistic talent sufficient to
elaborate a design with courage and
holiness is necessary, for in the case
of chiffon there is no rubbing out, and
it is the most difficult of all materials
to handle. To begin with, the chiffon
must be of a good quality, firm and
fine. AS to the selection of flowers for
the design, something without too large
a petal is the wisest choice, as the
shading is less difficult. Wistaria and
small banksia roses make dainty de-
signs when the color scheme will adj
NIT of a background of cloudy, f1lmy
shadings toning into the color of the
chiffon.
Something is needed on which to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
HOW TO MAKE
SWEET SAUCES
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Henry SAUCE. - Place about
~ half a pound of brandy cherries

KERRY SAUCE. - Place about
~ half a pound of brandy cherries
in a mortar and crush the
stones. Simmer for fifteen minutes in
a quarter of pint of water and a quar-
ter of a pint OF claret, with the grated
rind of a whole lemon, the Juice of half
lemon, an inch OF cinnamon and two
ounces of sugar. Strain and add a
heaping tablespoonful of red currant
jelly.
Punch Sauce For Plum Pudding
Make some sweet lemonade, adding a
little orange Juice and rind. Heat and
add half wineglassful of brandy, one
wfneglassful of rum and little butter
rolled in flour to thicken.
Yorkshire Sauce For Plum Pudding.
Dissolve quarter of pound of sug-
ar in half pint of light white wine.
Heat in a double boiler and add the
grated rind of half and the Juice of a
whole orange and by degrees the well
beaten yolks of five eggs. Continue
whisking over the fire with an egg
beaten until the sauce thickens.
Banana Sauce For Hot Puddings.-
Cream two ounces OF butter with four
ounces of sugar. Beat the whites OF
two eggs and add, beating all the time.
Press the pulp of three bananas
through a sieve and add, with two ia
blespoonfuls of whipped cream and one
tablespoonful of naraSchino.
Pineapple Sauce.-Cut up half fresh
pineapple and boil in half pint of wa
ter. When soft strain through muslin.
sWeeten and add a tablespoonful of
kirsch. Pineapple strip diluted would
answer as well as the fresh pineapple.
Orange Sauce.-Squeeze and strain
the juice of four oranges, rub the rinds
with some Jumps of sugar and place in
a saucepan to melt the sugar. Add fla
voring of curacao and serve hot or cold.
Fruit Sauce. - Melt two ounces OF
sugar in half pint of claret, but do
not let it boil. Add some fruit jelly,
either red currant, strawberry or rasp-
berry, and the strained juice of a lem
on. Serve with glace cherries dropped
through the sauce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
Fashion Hints.

Fancy galloons will be a favorite
trimming for both velvet and cloth
gowns and wraps. Trimming makers
have never before made SO many or
such exquisitely dainty styles in gall
looms and braids. Bits of color twinkle
In and out between the heavy coarse
meshes of the braid in a way that adds
wonderfully to the charm of the gown.
Flowers and plumes in every tint of
yellow, on down through burnt orange
and COG de roche to terra Gotta and rich
wine color, are being shown on all sorts
of stunning hats. White chiffon and
white null hats with delicate touches
of silver are among the prettiest of the
evening hats. s.s-- ~. ~.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
ARTS. Oct. 15.-Lovers of the
opera here in Paris have been
enjoying during the past week

enjoying during the past week
a revival of the old favorites.
la File de Madame Angot" and
Barrie Bleue" at the Varieties The
music of Onenbach. so long out of
fashion. has again appealed to the ca
pricious Partisan public, and there is
nothing that can take its place in mod
ern light composition, nothing so full
of spontaneous and irrepressible mer-
riment La Belle Helene" was given
on the opening night, and 1t is one of
those inimitably pleasing operas from
first to last. The music alone has stood
the test of years and win drive away
the blues more successfully than many
of the newer and more or less vulgar
attempts to combine the comedy OF to-
day with extravagantly impossible sit
nations strung together with valse
motif. a few topical numbers and some
inane love songs"
The reopening of the theaters and
cafes chantants is welcomed with de-
light by the true boulevardier; conse-
quently the different theaters have been
remarkably well filed for the beginning
of the season.
While upon musical subjects, one is
impressed at the commencement of
each school year with the advantages
Paris offers to the student of music,
although her supremacy in this branch
is not so unchallenged perhaps as in
that Of art. First in Importance stands
the Conservatoire, which gives a thor
ough preparation for opera, theater or
a purely musical career. The instruc-
ton is free, but entrance is only to be
gained by competitive examination. A
foreigner who wishes to enter the con-
test is obliged to apply to the minister
of public instruction There is an age
limit-sixteen for the elementary and
eighteen for the higher classes.
The other school where examinations
are required merely to place the stu
dent-and the tuition fee is small, only
about 500 of American coin of the realm
is the Schola Cantorum. In connec-
ton with both schools are boarding
houses for men and for women in sep
arate buildings. There are a number
of famous private teachers, but no mu-
sic student ever comes to Paris to take
private lessons without having some
definite teacher in view. The poor
student has lots of outside advantages,
such as the Lamoureau and Colonne
concerts and the opera, where a good
seat is to be had for 1 or francs.
Then during the winter M. Guillmant,
"rorganiste rationale" as the French
proudly call him, gives a series of or
gan recitals free at the Trocadero.
But what has all this to do with the
AdSnlOIiS Oh gay you are ptOD-
ably wondering. Nothing whatever.
madam, except that it is a sister art,
and in the soulful and aesthetic ateliers
1t goes hand in hand with motifs sar-
torial, for certainly in the dress world
there is a thorough harmony of tones
based upon the themes of a well COM
posed gown. AS there are no notes by
which to read the score a correct rem
dition of a dress symphony is an even
greater achievement in a way than a
we'll played musical composition.
Clothes have reached such a degree
of elaboration and artistic perfection
that an attempt to describe them intel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
Lucky Charms.

The wearing of charms and amulets
was very popular among women some
years ago, and even nowadays a few
persist in the belief that the wearing Of
such is lucky.
Little golden cow bells, four leafed
clover Ia crystal lockets. tiny slippers
and simulated twin almonds all figure
largely as lucky amulets. Rather more
grotesque are the trinkets like old nails,
such as one buys in Vienna, or fat pigs.
The uglier the charm so the more luck
they. possess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
JeweIed Frin~eH.

Jeweled fringes seem the mania of the
moment. These take the form OF pend
ants and appear in pearls and diamonds.
A very beautiful example seen had the
cone shaped top of diamonds, from
which fell a thick tassel of many rows
OF pearls about two inches in length.
Another was entirely in brilliants, the
top and glittering tassel being made OF
Brazilian diamonds. Diamond shoulder
straps are another new idea They are
made in the same graceful design and
usually end in diamond tassels both at
the front and back OF the shoulders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29
Vanilla soume.

Souff1es are the most delicate of des-
serts, and as they should be served In
the dish in which they are baked the
dish should be as dainty as possible. To
make vanilla souffie requires the
yolks of two eggs beaten together, with
two generous tablespoonfuls of pow
dered sugar. Add half a teaspoonful OF
vanilla extract and heat a little longer
Then stir into this the stiff1y beaten
whites of four eggs. This mixture is
poured into buttered souffle dish and
baked in a moderate oven for ten min
utes. The secret of success in a soudis
is to serve the instant it is finishe7.