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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
Trouble at Home.

jerome K. jerome was lunching with
some lawyers at the University club in
New York.
LAS odd a client as you can imagine. -
he said, ''called on a legal friend of mine
in Rye one morning.
'She was an extremely pretty client,
but her clear, soft eyes were quite blear-
ed with weeping. Indeed, she was in
tears, as she entered my friends office.
Her little form shook with sobs.
Wei, my dear said he (perhaps
should explain that this client was hard
~ more than seven or eight years old
well, my dear, what can do for your
" Please. sir said the child, weeping
piteously, I want to get a divorce from
my papa and mamma Los Angeles
Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

Nations differ in nothing more
than in their women.
You will never know what a woman
is unless you suffer very much.
Women do not love Napoleons;
they love mere middle class medioc-
rites.
Men who want to found empires do
not want the higher development Of
woman.
You viii in vain search history for
great man who has not been in
fiuenced by a great woman.
In America the woman governs the
man absolutely. In a certain sense
the last man that came to America
was Christopher Columbus.
The American woman lives for
what she calls "a good time. Her
interest is not man nor what is noblest
in man-paternity. Her ambition is
to study spirituaHsm. then Buddhism,
then wireless biography, and then the
novels of Marie Corelh.-Dr. Emil
Reich in a London lecture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

prosperity as effective earning. When
women are trained to a knowledge of
values and business principles and
then have the responsibility for house,
hold finances placed upon them, they
not only come face to face with
problems of great Importance and in
terest, but often solve them with en-
tirely satisfactory results. The num-
Der is increasing of those households
where the wives and mothers have
definite pecuniary responsibilities and
do not have to resort to subterfuge or
dishonest practices to secure the
money necessary to meet legitimate
personal. household and family ex-
penses.= Marion Talbot in the World
To-Day for December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
HOLIDAY GOWNS.
An InfniteVariety Presented for
Midwinter.
Light Shades Often Worn Instead
Of White.
THE CORSAGE BOUQUET
Is Popular as Ever Says New
York Florists.
The Newest Outdoor Wraps Are
Far Reaching.
THE CORSAGE BOUQUET

The holiday season and attendant fes-
tlvities and gayeties make many de-
mands on the feminine wardrobe in the
way Of gowns for. receptions, dinners,
formal and informal. the opera and
like occasions.
New Plum Shade for Gowns.
For day wear in pedestrienne suits.
reception and calling gowns, dark col
ors are closely adhered to. Grays,
plums, deep reds and rich browns find
first place on this seasons color card
for these garments, in cloth as we'll as
in silk and velvet A charming exam
pie OF one of the new dark shades
which belongs to the plum family
comes to US across the water under
the name of ''vOlubilis;" and a lustrous
broadcloth. a soft velveteen and
plisse chiffon in this shade are COM
bined in a most delightful way in a
gown for reception wear The skirt
shows the upper part of pliSse chiffon
to which is attached several inches
above the knee a fIounce of velvet, and
on this at the hem is applied broad
cloth in a scroll design. The coat is
Louis XIV. model of the brOadclOth.
the high cuffs of the velvet and large
velvet covered buttons marking the
Waistline in the back and set on the
QGEU pocket IlaDS- me waist coat OF
white MORE, is deliberately embroid-
cred in violet shades of silk and gold
threads, and finished at the neck with
q. cascade of white chantilly, the pat
tern outlined in gold threads. With
this costume was Worn a gray French
felt of cavalier shape, two gray plumes
fastened with an amethyst cabachon
on the front crown falling gracefully
over the left bTim. And to further
complete this captivating costume a
small chinchilla neckpiece and muff
was added.
Shades to Match ali ConplexiOns.
The vogue of white for evening wear
is rapidly giving place to the light pas
tel tints, and in these as well as the
darker tones the French have given us
the most beautiful shades imaginable
Vatican with the delicate pinks and
greens-till one is tempted to pur-
chase regardless of the fact that the
color or shade may be decidedly at
war with the compilations. But hap
PLY these new shades are so delicate
and withal so dainty that they are all
more than likely to be becoming to al
most any type of complexion.
Though these very light shades are
taking the place of white to such
marked degree, it must be noted that
the gown and wrap of white lace
both OF which are usually made in pat
tern and necessitate no Cutting-still
occupy a very prominent position by
reason of their great beauty, and their
almost fabulous cost in many in
stances. Not infrequently these are
mounted over silk of some pale shade,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
skirts are auto as aarlng as ever.

skirts are quite as faring as ever.
The empire wrap is once again fash
ionable. but is made up mostly for an
elaborate style of cloak, in silk, satin
or velvet Simple models in dark
cloth are seen, however. These are
trimmed with ruehings of taffeta or
straps of the cloth. or again the yoke
may be Of lace with sleeve ruf1es to
correspond. All cloak sleeves are
very wide and on only few models
is an elbow sleeve to be seen. For
mourning long wraps entirely of
crepe. relieved only by large collar
and wide cuffs of astrakan or black
lynx fur, are immensely smart. These
cloal1s are either heavily interlined or
have a fur lining. Crepe is in itself
so handsome that il IS being worn
more than ever in first mourning
coats and dresses. if not entirely of
the crepe being most deliberately
trimmed With it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

old man with a luminous smile, "Ah
kin use dem on dat old path oh trous-
ers de kernel glib me-"
''Wem. they dropped nails in the
plate Also
Just what All need, sab. Yo' see
Ahm guine to build a cohn house en-
Ahll need de nails to drive in de
shingles
But the lead nickels. What are
you going to do with them, throw
them away2"
mo. sab: Ah'm guine TO make sink
ers fob nah fishing lines. Glory, hale
ah!''=Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
Angcred the .Fnrnrs, senator.

When Senator Stewart of Nevada
was little boy he went to a store
and examined a number of muzzies,
finally selecting one for his favorite
dog. Now the lad had been to the
store several times. without money,
and had run bills, so the storekeeper
was obliged to keep a separate acc
count for him, and he asked.
rs that muzzle for you, or for your
father?"
This muzzle is for my dog, you old
chump, and if I was as pig as you, I'd
lick you for the insult" replied the
future statesman.-Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

Berlin Dec 20 -Albertine Toal. p
nursemaid, Is years of age, has gust
been tried at the Stolp Court on the
charge of suTocating the seven months
old baby of the people with whom she
lived. She placed her hand over The
child's mouth and nose so as to prevent
it from brAathing, and the little ore
was suffocated. The nursemaid gave
as her reason for committing the crime
that she wished to leave the position,
which did not please her. She was
sentenced to six years imprisonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

the painters had gone. there came a
ring at the front doorbell.
Aunt Abigail full of wrath, hasten
ed to the door and opened it.
There stood the pastor and his wife
I'm delighted to see you, Mr.. and
Mrs. Baxter she said with a frosty
smile. I'm delighted to see you-but
/ just knew somebody would come up
those freshly painted steps before they
were dry. Come right in and make
yourselves at home, and don't forget,
for goodness sake, to wipe your feet
on this mat inside! ''-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
Cow That Gives Aims.

London, Dec. SO strange and
praiseworthy custom is still carried on
in the little village of Waddesdon, in
Buckinghamshire, where, on any
morning or evening of the year, you
can claim a free drink of new milk
from a COW specially kept for the bene-
fit of wayfarers. This animal is
known locally as the "alms cow" and
when she dies another has to be pro-
vided by the parish authorities. Many
years ago an old inhabitant left money
for this nurDOSe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

flowers are undesirable. Many Wo
men prefer one or two of these blooms
pinned to their coats on the left side,
instead of large corsage bouquet.
No green except the natural foliage
is used with the camellias, either with
single flowers or in a bouquet The
ribbons are small and are tied to be as
incOnspicuOus as possible, not to de-
tract from the beauty of the flowers.
COrsage bouquets are all made fiat,
so they viii fit the waist, and are worn
on the left side, where they will not be
in the way. Some women prefer
wearing these big punches directly in
the front of the gowns at the waist
line, but the correct position is at the
left side.
Violet bouquets that are always in
demand are very large this year some
of them containing as many as two
ana three hundred separate flowers,
made into fiat bunch about seven
inches in diameter. The stems are
tied with purple satin ribbon about an
inch wide to match the blooms The
stems are completely covered with
/ the ribbon. which is tied in a single
bow, about three inches long, with
two ends Of about the same length
Some violet coRsage bouquets are be-
/ ing made this season with a gardenfa
| IN the center, while others are sur
! rounded with pleated chiffon The
| latter style is fiashy and altogether
Vjolets can be worn with almost any
color dress except blues and puppies,
| though the idea of matching materials
and flowers is not considered when Sc
| lecting the latter
Orchids can also be used with almost
any shade except purple or blues. They
are arranged in a fat bouquet, rather of
heart shape. and made with six or
eight blooms, the stems wrapped and
tied loosely together with double faced
satin ribbon having one small bow with
two ends. The ribbon should be two
inches wide Gardenias may be made
into corsage bouquets with Is or Is
flowers gathered in a natural looking
bunch with a fiat bake, the short stems
first covered and then tied with inch
ribbons, in double faced white on light
green satin. The single bow with two
ends makes the BOUQUET secure. Garden
las are so delicate that many women
prefer to wear them on their breasts
instead Of at the waist. When pinned
to the upper part of a gown only two or
three flowers, and frequently only one,
is used. A single bloom is attached
with a handsome jewelled pin, while
two or three gardenias if too bulky to
pin are tied with narrow white satin
baby ribbon into a bunch and then fas-
tened to the dress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
A Little Girls Reasoning.

Here is a bit of exact reasoning on
the part of a little school girl. The
teacher wished to impress the idea of
the wrong of idleness. He led up to it
by asking who were the persons who
got all they could and did nothing in
return. For some time there was
silence. but at last the little girl who
had obviously reasoned out the an
swer inductiveIy from her own home
experience, exclaimed, with a good deal
of confidence: please, sir, it's the
aby!"-Exchang
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
a cheerful CoIored PEARSON.

The visitor in the south was offering
his synpathies to the old colored par
son.
TITS a shame, uncle" said the Wis
itor, that the congregation should
drop buttons in the plate when you
were collecting your salary"
DAT doan mattah. sab replied the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

The Business Side of Housekeeping.
Many women have real business
sagacity and ability, and some of them
are realizing that the financial adj
ministration of a household affords
scope for their special gifts and that
wise spending is as large a factor in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
FLOWERS in the Morning.

Now that it is the fashion to wear
flowers fer morning as well as in the
afternoon and evening, women who
want a bouquet for the early hours as
well as for use at right will find the
custom expensive if they choose one
kind fer the early hours, another for
the afternoon receptions, and third
bouquet for dinner; and for this reason
the single flowers, either gardenias or
cameIliaS, will be popular. A single
bloom pinned to the breast of a gown
would seem more in keeDing with a
morning street robe than corsage of
orchids or ViOlets. The latter have been
used extensively for midday receptions,
while orchids, gardenias or camelEas in
punches are undeniablv more appropri-
ate for dinner and evening wear. If the
flowers purchased in the morning must
be worn all day the greatest care
should be exercised in selecting them.
and for actual use the viOlets will stand
more wear than any of the others, IN
less it is the rose, and these are not
worn except by debutarts. Both gar
denias and orchids are SO fragile that
a high wind or a walk through crowd
ed thorcughfare viii make them droop
or lCok Withered. In econCmizing to
make one purchase last the whole day,
an extra large bunch of orchids or
gaIdenias could be bought. and then if
one were worn in the morning, and
small bunch of fresh ones during the af-
ternOOn. there would still be enough
left for a cOrsage bouquet at night. Or
chids could be divided in this same way.
NioIets for a CCrsage if worn in the
morning win usually keep fresh and
fragrant during the whole day if i'm
mersed in cold water. between the times
they are worn in the morning, after
noon and evening.
There are two new kinds of pink roses
out this season for debutantes' use, and
they will probably be as popular as the
famous American beauty roses. Both
are a delicate pink. and have long
stems that will rival the Beauties. "
One is called the Tillarney, and the
other the Mrs. Oliver Ames.'
street Wraps for Day and Evening.
Among the newest outdoor wraps de
signed this winter is a long wrap reach
ing just to the top of the walking skirt.
! the coat belted in at the waist and the
lower part being very full and fastening
all the way down to the hem by large
buttons hidden beneath a wide box pIait
When worn thfs garment is to all in
tents and purposes a smart walking suit
with short coat and plated walking
skirt. but it has the great advantage
that it can be worn either with a shirt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

The poets lip curled scornfully.
but this isn't blank verse; he ex-
planned. BLANK verse has no rhyme
in it, whereas here rhyme is rife.
Milky turkey. Pumpkin pumpkin
'Frolic-colic.' Don't you see?"
The editor. however, still insisted upon
declining the manuscript.
Il called it blank verse" he said. to
spare your feelings It was a much
stronger word. really that had in.
mind. Los Angeles Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

Aunt Abigail had consented at last
TO give her house an external treatment
for chronic shabbinesss I7Ha
The painters did a good job. finishing
the front steps last. but forgot to put a
board across the balusters to keep
persons from running up or down the
steps, and the good dame did not OBJ
serve the oversight.
While she was clearing away the
supper dishes. an hour or two after
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Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
A Rinse of Wnr.

1t is not always policy to acknowl-
edge a defeat. A little coolness at the
critical moment sometimes saves the
day, as in the case described in Mr..
Ripley's STORY of Company F." In a
close encounter during the civil war
two soldiers, one from each army,
came face to face within short range.
Each put up his gun and fired, as it
subsequently appeared, his last car
fridge. Both missed. The bullet of one
man buried itself in a tree, and the
shot of the other passed through the
coat of his enemy. Each man, know
ing his ammunition was gone, supposed
himself to be at disadvantage.
One of them made a great show of
reloading his gun, and, stepping for.
ward, demanded a surrender. The
other threw down his arms with a
groan.
"If l had another cartridge, l would
never surrender" he exclaimed.
That's all right" calmly remarked
the captor, marching off his prisoner
"If | had another, you may be sure
l shouldn't have asked you to sur
render"
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01

Heayv.impure blood makes muddy,
pimnIy complexion, headaches, nausea,
indieestion. Thin blood makes you
weak. pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Ritters makes the blood rick, red, pure
restores perfect health.
Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
oc1ema. salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives,
bernes. scabies s-Doan's Ointment AT
any drug store.
For a mild, easy action of the bowels,
a sinole dose of Doan's Regulets Is
enough. Treatment cures habitua =,
coosfipation. % cents a box. ASH
yonr druggist for them.
..Dr. Thomas Electric on Is th'
he a. remedy for that often fatal disease
Group Has been used with !. success e !.
in onr family for eight years, q Mrs
! II Whiteac Buffalo, n T.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
He Knew.

"Come. Willie" said mother at the
table. "sit up like a man."
"Whv. mother" replied Willie, "men
sit down for their food; it's only dogs
that sit up."- ."-Exchange.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01
Pea Coal, $4.5O a Ton.

For cash on delivery. Best Family Coal
ali sizes, Nut, Stove and Egg. well cleaned,
224O pounds for $3.50; 25 cents ton for
placing il your cellar.
w, a. WINFORD,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-01

There is no path SO steep as that o
fanle.--Hazlitt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
INTERESTING OCCASION
Program Of NOman's Foreign Missionary Union,
East Hanover PresbutD.

The following is the program OF the
conference 10 be- held toy the Woman
Foreign Missionary Union of the East
Hanover Pr.sbytcry in the chapel in
Fredericksburg. April 18th and 9TH
Tuesday April I. II T. M-Dcvotional
EXERCISES conductedhy Dr. W. Ro~ebro
Address 81 wrlcnmr. Response on be
half ui Union Reports OF the Union.
Reports at societies Reading and cor
rrtiug Constitution. 90 > i. M.-De-
vntionul exercises. conducted by Mrs.
Hnlyhurtun Address on the Missionary
llcroiueS of the Southern Presbyterian
Church by Mrs. Magill Address ON the
Home Lille OF Missionary in Brazil by
Mrs ". VI. Thompson. Address on
Wumau~ Work in the Foreign Field by
Miss Mamie Henderson, followed by
Discussion and Question Box. J.. NJ
sermon hy Rev James !. Vance, d. D.
Wednesday. April ;. 40 \. M.-DeyO-
tionnl exercises conducted 10y Miss Bin
ford. Discussion a. tn Best system OF
Missionary Study ior the Monthly Mert-
inp. Address ON How Our Church Sup
ported q Special Missionary 10y Mrs. W.
f. McllWainr. Address On How Our
Church Accomplished the End m Enlist
ing Every Woman ia it, Foreign Mission
any Work hy Mr. Jamison. Discussion
and Question Box. 2P. M-Deyotional,
conducted boy Miss Lacy. Addrss ON
How 10 Arouse the Interest ot Our Boys
i'm Missions hy Miss Margaret Lane, Adj
dress ON Methods oi Work IN Young
Girls Soclctir- by Miss Bessie Catlin.
Address ON Relation of Young People :
Societies To the Church 10y Miss Katherine
iluwe~.
The election Of officers will conclude
the session. At : =. VI. Wednesday n
ception will boz given 10y the Home and
school
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
SPOTSYLVANIA
Meeting Of Memorial Association Condition o.
SpOisyIyania Confederate Cemetery to be i'm
proyed-Other Notes and Personals.

Spotsylvauia G.. H.. Va. March III, l9o'.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met al Beren
church ON Thursday evening. There was
n rood attendance and much Interest,"
manifested. -.
Mr. Lula Gardner lcit today for Wash
inotou. where she will beOpTrated on lof
Nrs. Almrdia +. Rowe. Of Frcderlcks-
burg. visited relatives IN the county TINS
week.
The Memorial AssOciation OF Spotsyl-
ynuin county met at Mrs. Sam AlIirli :
ON Thursday y. IN. The a~sWlaiion was
reorrnnind and we hope IN tiw Drar IN
turp To- see the confederate CeIDrteiA ~
this place in much improved condition
Every effort will br mnde Ia procure nee
c-sarv means iOr the most nrfded mn
movements. one of which Is a main eli
france from the public road 10 the GENE
terry. The committee consists ~ NfS.
Snm Alich Mrs. Tom Coleman, Mrr.
Luciau Il. Colbert Mrs. Fred Frazer and
Miss Mary Byrd Gayle
Mr. Chestnut, preached a most inter
sstjng sermon t0 a largp audience at
leifl fIlllrll on NIUiluN a. H.
MrSsrs y. NJ. ieavell and Peytnn
Rowe visited relatives in the county sun
day.
Mrs. r. g. Harris has been having her
house paIercd this week. She has made
the work 80 attractive that the neigh
horhood girls volunteered their services,
and Mr.. Harris has had a merry crowd
with her most of the week
Mrs. ". ". Micks entertained a few
friends on Thursdaycyening. Mrs. Micks
is am IDEAL hostess. and ~ usual. every
one spent delightful evening.
one of Mr. +. a. Frazcr's horses L.
came frightened Saturday evening aud
ran some distance before she rnuld be-
stopped. She finally slipped and fell, in
mriug her hip seriously
Mr.. e. r. Gaylc ,lr.. OF Fpdericksbnrg-
visited his parents IN ,he connty sunday.
Mrs. r. b. Gayie cclahrgted the open
ng of spring AT her school at MasSa-
ponnX Friday p. IN. The pritntions
were good aud appropriate After r.
ircshmcnts wen, served, every une lcft.
having spent "a delightful evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
Williams GOuIdin.

4 very pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday night at the home oil
Mrs. T. ". Franklin. on Main street,
when Rev. Charles y Williams and Miss
Josephine Gouldin daughter Of Mr.. j. l..
Goniiin. OF Stafford. We're united IN holy
wedlock by Rev. Burton II. Winston,
pastor Of the Christian church.
The bride was attended by her sister
Miss jamie GOuldn, The groom l. q
popular minister OF the Christian churh,
having charge NJ Newland, Va, Aittr
the ceremony "a short reception was held
during which the Young couple received
the congratulations OF friends. The FOL
lowing were among those who witnessed
the ceremony: Mr.. T. W, Franklin,
Mrs. Geo. X. Robertson. Miss Matte \.
Franklin. Miss Margaret Moncure, Mr.
IR Wilcox. Mr. NJ. +. Church. Miss
Sallie Franklin. Mr.. John Goodrich. Jr,
MIR. Horace Franklin Mr. J. l.. Gouldn,
Mrs. Carl Martinczek.