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The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

Iieves the severity Of such draperies. and
the color scheme Is varied to meet the
requirements Of the different rooms
Thus. breakfast room that faces full
north. has all of the upholstery work In
yellow, a soft shade Of creamy richness
being chosen. The walls are hung with
a satin striped in moire silk. the moire
silk makes curtains and portieres with
gold cords to loop them back. while
against the glass hang delicate brussels
lace panels wrought exactly to At.
A small drawing-room that faces due
west and gets all OF the afternoon sun IS
done in a duh and faint porcelain blue,
relieved with much silver and some gold.
The furniture has gilt frames with the
dun blue satin, velvet and broeade vari-
ously introduced TO vary the appearance
while the silver appears on the dull blue
velvet curtains and door draperles In the
guise Of exquisite embroideries. Silver
bullion thread Is used throughout- and
the designs are all Of them handwrogght.
The dining-rOom is rose ana mahogany
The rose shade serving to light up the dulI
reddish tones OF the Santo Domingo
wood This latter shows far more red in
its colorlng than does other varieties oq
mahogany. ana inlays OF satin tulfD
woods are employed for color RELIEF
While all Of the mahogany Is Of massive
design. as best BELTS this heavy wood
the rose colored surroundings IN the shape
Of wall. window and door traperies keep
il from becoming oppressive in its heavi-
ness The electroliers have rose shaded
frosted globes. rose silk IS posed under
the lace curtains, and this Joyous color.
Ing is introduced 10 the room wherever
possible in the scheme Of decoration.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04
IheI Hlinerg Fur Cruvdt .

that the chapeau presents. and they serve
their purpose admirably.
Upon chapeaux Of felt or velvet the 1T
tie stiff cravat of fur is charmlngly eff
fective. This affords quite an opportun-
ity for the utilization of otherwise neg
ieeted pieces, and the clever dresser viii
not be slow to take such advantage. The
picturesque shapes that Dame Fashion so
muchly favors- and they a. Of goodly
size. too, in the very latest models-are
seen at their best with this simple little
adornment. and it certainly lends vel
come relief from the burden of plumes
that have held sway for 50 many seasons
now that this scribe has lost all trace or
track Of their number.
When this smart little fur cravat
winds its way around the crown. the in
evitable bandeau or cache-peIgne is
usually trimmed In tuIIe and ribbons of
delicate tint. so that the contrast be-
tween the fur and the flmy tulle shall be
accented to the uttermost Occasionally
H full and fluffy chou of tut is tucked
into the center Of the stiff fur bow. or
else a thick strand of It is interviewer
with the fur, but however 1t Is effected
the thing Is to have it there and in full
vieW.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

means viii welcome It, since with a set
or two Of good ribbon decorations In
plain white, fine linen exQuisltely laun-
dered and a few flowers skilfully chosen,
It Is a far easier task to set an attractive
table for a formal dinner than when lace
runners over colored satins. colored rib
bons. flowers and foliage all entered into
the scheme Of table decoration. The
less decoration nowadays the better. and
any clutterinR up Of the tablecloth with
scattered petals and blossoms. an excess
OF flower vases and epergnes. too many
bands and streamers Of ribbon. are all
looked upon with dislike and put down
as an exhibition of poor taste. The din
ner table when dressed should be restful
10 the eyes; there should be no taH dec
Orauons to hide those on one side of the
table from those vis-a-vis. and there
should be ample room on the table for
the fun service without in any way dis
turblng CT interfering with the set dec
orations.
With the straight lines that maintain
In all Of the iatter-day furniture. curtains
and upholstery studs are beginning to
exhibit this same tendency. With the
banishment of many small articles Of
furniture from the drawing room. the
clearing generally Of the door space. a
wider perspective, even IN rooms OF quite
moderate size. Is attained. The draperies
in such instance should be OF the SUBJ
dued. but rich variety. Moire sIlS-tap-
estry silk. Of c0urse-with plain velvet
border makes both curtains and portIeres
iu one milliouaire's mansion THAI is Just
being completed in New York Just a
line or two OF tarnished ard genuinely
antique gold lace braid ID all that re-
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

Those who find the straight round tur-
ban too trying win welcome tn, torpedo
suggestion that Is exhibited In many of
the fur turbans Of the season. Those,
too. display that soft effect on the under
brim; and marked, indeed. Is the contrast
Of fur and chiffon, tulIe and malines
that is seen on all Of the best examples.
White tul1e is exceedingly modlsh In con-
nection with sabIes, while chiffon and
ermine, and chiffon and squirrel are al
most inseparable, according to the milli-
ner's present code.
And the hat that is not fashioned OF
fur Is expected to show some little touch
of it somewhere OF. other in the trimming
scheme. If one were to count the tails
that appear in all sorts Of places. cne
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04
Dl-1n6y Joy ard Glndres
10 the Heo1-t QfaDox

~ HE modern toyshop IS a veritable
fairyland for the small folks: and
~ sad. indeed. must the grown-up's
state of mind be that cannot enjoy a
visit to the toy shop, too, just now.
Doubtless, just ike the old-time circus
Joke, the elders take the juveniles along
as an excuse to see the show, al the
time protesting that it is only for the
sake Of the youngsters that they are
there at all. and trying to pose as martyrs
to family duties while they are really
having fully as much OF the good time
as the most enthusiastic juvenile OF them
ALL
The small child of today han whole
lot to be thankful for in the matter Of
toys. His father and mother doubtless
grew up happily enough with not tenth
Of the toys that the present DAY oceu-
pants OF the nursery possess But. then,
IN those days toys were not the scientific
means to an education that they are con-
sidered today. There were no mechanical
steam engines thar couid 'uh-pun and
chug-chug along a miniature traeks with
water towers, signals switches ana
blocks, all after the most appi oYed de-
signs in use by the great railroads that
eriss-cross the continent v~irh their shin
ing rails
Automobiles that are correct IN minia-
ture down to the very smallest point
even to the smell as one enthusiastic
salesman pointed out the other day 10
group Of excitedIT interested smaH boys.
may be had for ten-doliar bill. or eve
less. II the 5nxful recipient viii consent
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

might imagine that some new Noah's Ark
had been stranded and the animals de-
nuded Of their tails alone to help out the
current fashions. One smart little round
sailor shape in white felt is tilted over
the nose with a steep caehe-peigne in the
back. Upon this there are any number
of stiff loops and ends of lilac velvet rib
bon, and a loosely wound cravat Of the
same encircles the crown. The feature
of the trimming. though. Is the monture
of sable tails that fringe their way all
around the crown, falling in bias slant
on to the brim, while at the right side
of the front there is an American Beauty
rose with a few Tiolets clustering around
its stem. The dark brown of the sable
tails is cleverly used to harmouize the
combination Of white, lilac. red and violet
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04
Of Interest to the Chatelaine.

n DID coiorings IN stationery are very
conspicuous at the smart jewelers.
" where they make a speciality Of such
things A deep and somewhat intense delft
blue is displayed with monogram and ad-
dress IN white. silver or bronze Another
is a faint rose shade that takes a bronze
stamping beautifully. and lilac. primrose
yellow. a faint water green and a soft,
smoky gray are all IN the highest vogue
bGoirs paper Is the very latest fad. and
contrary to the general rule this is
moired only on the inside Of the very
OF the sheet, which Is not written upon,
next to the envelope. and makes the pos
sibility Of decipherlng the words or hand
writing through the outer covering abso-
iutely nj.
The long and shallow envelope is stIll
the favored shape. and for note purposes
a very small sheet Is employed An imi-
tetion Of the Partisan petit bleu, in
which she envelope makes the letter
sheet. too, is q recent fancy. and so far
has been adopted IN expensive stationery
only. Il is a convenience Of CORE
sp0ndence that win doubtless ind itself
repeated IN less expensive form ere long,
and it IS one that needs but to be known
70 be generally used.
Colored dressings for the dlning-table
are not at all IN vogue at present The
cloth, doYleya, etc, are ali Ia plain white
the ribbon bands and bows and stream
rra. too, are 10 white. and the only coior
touch employed is supplied in flowers and
foliage This mode brings oct the beauty
OF the floral decorations far better than
FfT the use Of colOred accessories. and,
furthermore the housewife Of moderate
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

crown Of a velvet picture hat. or a collar
band or rever for a coat or wrap that
will add the very last touch Of style and
elegance to even the plainest seeming
garment
And the milliner. too. has taken up this
fad; and she can this season employ odd
pieces that hitherto would have proven
impossible. Not only are imperial sables
and royal ermine. delicate chinchilla and
modIsh mink so used, but even the IN
expensive gray squirrel the slightly cost
lier moleskin and above all, caracul. are
used to the utmost advantage in carrying
out the most fetching features OF this
fad.
Caracu1 IS really boon and treasure
trove to the milliner. for she has four
colors to select from IN this extremely
modish, and yet not too expensive, pelt.
There Is the natural and undyed white.
a soft creamy color that takes almost
any shade Of velvet in successful con
trast. and upon which the best informed
hat makers are lavlshing enbroiderieB in
gold and silver, touched up with rose or
sapphire velvet to delightful results.
There is likewise the smoke gray. which
is combined with silver and a hint or
two of rose coloring, when any color at
all is employed; although the ParislanB
are using quite a brilliant yellow to touch
up this sort gray. Inc brown earacul,
which Is one Of the very latest fads. Is
one Of those smoky brown shades-on
the other side they call It peat smoke.
for peat Is burned there for fuel purposes.
and most If not many, OF the population
are entirely familiar with the tint men
toned; although on this side Of the water
the term peat smoke is no Indication Of
a brown colOring whatsoever.
And lastly. but not by any means least,
there is the black cRracuI. Fancy has
already tired q trihe Of the black and
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

turned rather to the other dyed colorings;
but the black still holds sway in con-
junction with the smart coats and cara
cos, the victorines and pelerines that are
everywhere displayed IN this soft and
glossy fur The black caracul toque or
turban is more likely to be trimmed IN
gold braids and embroideries, with per
haps an ostrich plume or two, and
touch of velvet somewhere or other in
its makeup, so that the effect Of sombre-
ness which an all-black hat conveys is in
this way cleverly avoided.
Those small toques and turbans are
cleverly planned so that those costly
peIts may be cut into as little as possible
in the making. IN fact. all Of the best
effects Of the season are 50 achieved. Not
only are the hats so planned, but neck
pieces and mufrs are at the very and
most modlsh best when the entire skin.
without cutting or shipping. is in full
view. There Is no sophistieation possible
in this way; and the beauty Of the pelt
Is displayed to the fullest advantage.
While the all-fur toQue is seen in chin
chiIla and caracul. in dark gray squirrel
and in breitschwanz. those OF costlier
pelts make use of quite q little velvet
to help out the fur. What with both
sable and ermine growing scarcer and
more expensive every day, 1t needs must
be that their uses be somewhat limited
as to quantity employed.
One very smart little turban OF stiff
and military aspect. has 4 soft puffed
crown IN white chiffon velvet, and a
straight brim of ermine. At the side
there is a bunch of five nodding ostrich
tips. while under the brim there is a
facing of pIsse white chiffon, upon which
row after row Of soft yellowlsh Valen-
ciennes is run by hand, and which makes
for the most softly becoming effect over
the face and hair that can be imagined.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

TO forego some few unimportant details.
Regiments or every branch Of the serv-
ice, with all Of the panopIy Of complete
and correct accoutrements are there also
to tempt the small boy; and as for In
dians, cowboys and Wild West shows gen
orally, there are whole oodles Of 'em,
as one small boy graphically described It.
The circus, with its big tent, clowns
horses. bareback riders. trapeze perform
ers, and all OF the other stunts that 50
to make up the modern circus is one OF
the things that Is sure to set both the
small boy and his sister perfectly Wild
with delight All Of the performers are
mounted upon tiny wheels. cleverly con-
cesied IN most instances, 50 that the show
can 90 or after the program has been
made up, and each and every performer
move around the big ring IL the middle
when desired
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04

The lady doll. nowadays, IS quite an
important personage; and her wardrobe
ana appointments generally are right up
TO the moment In the matter Of style ana
elegance. based upon those that govern
me modisb world of real and groWn-up
people.
When correctly equipped, there is
large armoire In which to hang her many
costumes; and Of these she has full as
many as any society belle. OF course,
sha Follows outdoor sports; so It Is that
she has her riding habit, her tricorne
hat, her brilliantly glossy boots-it goes
without saying that they are black-fot
when she is supposed TO take turn on
her favorite steed In the park Then
there are golf and tennis costumes walk
ing suits. smart frocks for luncheons,
when other young lady dolls are invited
to the house, and dinner and sFenins
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-04
sable win Paradise Plume.

SaBl6 WIN EAEautSe rune
The vogue of the fur hat has made
the possessors Of fine sable skins hand
them over to the tender mercies Of the
milliner. and delightfully."- fetching and
becoming toques are fashioned from
them The styles that viii cot into the
W uable pelt least are thosa that are
most in favor. a charming example Is
that pictured, in which a shape reminis-
cent of the torpedo turban. that bad
such a run. is followed. The nat skin Is
laid lengthwise along the crown. the sides
filed in with soft brown velvet that re-
produces to some extent the coloring OF
the fur The pointed brim Is similarly
covered. and underneath there Is soft
brown chiffon against the hair. The Tong
paradise plume L laid close to the hat at
the left side. the colorings shading from
brown at the quill through the burnt
orange shades into a creamy white for
the greater part Of the length a Napo-
leon rosette of fur. gold braid and quilted
ribbon is posed at the left side WITH a
very fetching effect
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19

be converted into a splendid
Horticultural, Agricultural and
Manufactures Hall. Every
effort will be made to not only
show the fruit possibilities of this
rich and fertile county, but also
to show the many other industries
which contribute to make the
Grande Ronde Valley the VERT
able Garden Spot OF the West" !"
An opportunity will be given the
delegates and visitors to see the
valley and learn the exact con-
ditions existing here. A special
program has been arranged for
the entertainment of the conven-
tion, and speakers Of note along
Horticultural lines have consent
ed to address the meetings. La
Grade invites all who are in
teres ed in the development OF
the West to attend this meeting
and they promise every attention
possible. La Grande has ample
hotel and restaurant accommoda-
tions and a whole town full of
wholesouled, enthusiastic citizens
whoare only too anxiousto extend
the glad hand of friendship.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19
Can You Guess7


Homer Lilly has two exceptionally
fine steers and it is his intention to ex.
hibit them on Main street next Friday
and allow the patrons of his meat mar
ket to guess at their weighton foot. The
man who guesses nearest the combined
weight of the steers will receive a cash
prize of So. while 50 so will be awarded
for the party guessing nearest the exact
weight of the steers taken separately.
The animals were recently, brought
here from the Siuslaw country and Mr..
Lilly himself does not know their weight.
The guessing will close at four O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and. the steers will
then be weighed. If you wish to see
something big be on the street Friday.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19
Fruitgrowers Convention.

The next annual convention of
the Northwestern Fruitgrowers'
Association will be held in La
Grande, Union county, Oregon,
January 3rd to 5th inclusive.
That appreciative city is making
every effort to make the conven-
ton a success ia every way. The
La Grande Commercial Club has
taken the matter in hand and
will place ts>splendid new buiid-
ing at the disposal of the con-
vention. The Club has also ar.
ranged for a complete and ex.
haustive exhibit o.. the resources
| Of the county. and for the time,
khe great Club gymnasium viii
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19
oAc Wins.

The first basket ball game of the sea-
son was played in the Armory Saturday
evening. The Newburg team was unable
to come as scheduled, and thu Salem Y.
M. G. A. were secured to be the first
team to meet the farmers this year.
From the pace the locals set, it is quite
evident that OAC will be heard from in
basket ball this season.
The farmers were by far the superior
team. Their playing showed more con-
sistent team work, better individual
playing, and better style of play all
arou nd.
The following is the lineup of the
home team: Forwards, Reed and Swan;
Guards. Bilyeu and Rhinehart; Center,
Gate.
Taxa n loak ~ NAla0se hnlfd -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19
Splendid Recital.

The joint recital given in the college
chapel last Friday evening, by Prof
Taillandier's class in instrumental music
Faszd Prof. Helen V. Crawford,s senior
class in elorntion, was one of the best
ever given at OAC. The large room
was not able to accommodate the au-
dience. : The Railways and stairways
were turned into an auditorium, yet
many were refused admittance even
under these conditions.
y Every number of the program was
enjoyed by the appreciative audience.
Everyone performed their part in a
manner complimentary to themselves as
well as to reflect much credit upon their
instructors.
Miss Lulu Spangler rendered two vocal
solos which were OF the highest order.
The instrumental solos by Misses Moore,
Horner, Mcdonald and Sproat were ex-
Iceptionally well given.
9 1t is an injustice to compliment any
individual taking part; everyone per-
formed in such creditable manner that
they are deserving of highest rraise.
The writer, like all those in attendance,
will only remark that the recital was an
entertainment such as seldom visits
these parts. 1t was a pronounced sue
cess in every respect.
X
Remember! With every dollars
worth 5ou buy at Pratt's you get a
ticket on the $50 Diamond Ring
given Free. 1924
Ca ling cards-popu.ar styles IN
eards and type--at the Gazette
Office. SOt
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-12-19
"Footprints of the Centuries. .

II pun Jul OppoI tuulllSS.
"Footprints of the Centuries. y
From every side we hea
naught but words of highes
praise for G. A. Gearhart's lee
ture, delivered in the Onera Hous,
! Thursday evening. His subiec
was the Footprints of the Cen
turies'' and it seemed that nearly
everything from the beginning Q
time was given attention in ths
masterful discourse.
It is, indeed, doubtful if I
more able man ever appeared il
Corvallis in the role Of a lecturer.
His voice was fine, full ane
round; his articulation clear an6
distinct; the thoughts which he
expressed gave evidence of q
mind of the highest type, mir.
aculously rich aud Of profound
lest culture. He is the ideal.
From the beginning to the end
|of his discourse-an hour and a.
half-he edited, electrified and
entertained very large audience.
Many times be said things that
moved his hearers to mirth, but
the fear of losing the next
thought of the speaker prevented
them from yielding. to a desire
to laugh.
Mr.. Gearhart paid the highest
tribute to Americans, to their
energy and progress in all things,
|pronouncing them almost the
ideal people taken as whole,
yet he found many weak spots in
our characters, habits and our
objects and aims in life. Where
laudation was merited he gave it
uustintedly, but was as free to
point to error. One great fault
which he condemned severely was
deceit. Let no man deceive him
self, which be must do before he
can deceive others. In other
words, let no man be a hypo-
crite.
To woman he paid the highest
tribute, but he also talked plain
ly to her. The coming woman
he declared to be the one who
reigned as queen in her own
home. One who did not shift
the responsibilities of her house
hold to other shoulders in order
to indulge in the vanities of life.
Mr.. Gearhart dwelt in a very
pretty style upon the creation of
the earth and all its treasures. His
words were the expression of most
original thought along this line.
He said that in the creation of
this great sphere ages, and untold
ages, before the origin of man,
God anticipated our every want
and made conditions possible
whereby mankind had it within
their power to better conditions
by discovering and developing
these things.
The speaker dwelt upon cleo
tricity-an unknown quantity
and drew picture of man har-
nessing.this force and utilizing
it. He spoke of the gold and
other treasures secreted within
the bowels of the earth awaiting
uncovering at the hands of man
that he might profit therefrom.
In every illustration the speaker
was plain, exact and logical.
Summing it all up it was word
picture capable of arousing and
appealing to the best minds o1
the age.