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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-11-09

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-12-23
A Christmas Dream

Twas the night before Christmas. My face had fed
Perhaps sufficient seeking bed,
And soon to the realms of dream-hades [ flew
And dreaned things that great came true.
Methouglt dread Shaping had entered my
The ruling arc1-fend from the Kingdom of Gloom,
With growing of his deviish brow
And with feet center parted like hoofs of
And he a long tail with spear on the tip,
And in his hand carried dragon-skin grip.
'Ha! ha p he cried out, in devilish glee,
This visit is quite unexpected, | see.
For dark depths of your wide staring eyes
note the extent of your wond'ring surprise.
I'm he of Putonia, Satan by
And up through the shadows Earthland |
AS old Santa Satan, with presents for all
NV friends this whrling terrestrial ball
Now rise and I'll load you with CITIES galore
selected myself at the SulPhurland store
I in obeved-navhap pash of lip
And he chuckled with glee as he opened his grip
drew forth slippers. embroidered with things
Intended for birds, inferred from their wings
And each foot showed slippery barge
| noted fully sizes too large.
A necktie he took from his dragon-skin bag
AS red a threatening anarchist flag,
And. though | resisted with devl1Sh
He fashioned big flaming bow meath my chin,
And, backing about four five feet,
He eyed it and said, at looks awfully SWEET!
A green smoking iacket-the bargain store sort
With sleeves that fully inches too short,
[ donned, and it fit closely, swear,
AS the corsets the dummies in show windows
I felt that twould be a real pleasure smash
His head when he drew forth cup d moustache
With pansies, hand-painted, but olumsily snide
And the motto, From Wifey,' daubed onto its side.
Then into my mouth the red demon of fire
Thrust short Eastwood pipe labeled Genuine Brier'
And from out of the depths Of his bag drew box
Of cigars whose efluvia would stagger
In a spasm OF rage with ear-piercing scream,
I awoke, to discover twas only dream
Yet not all a dream. When | raised my wild head
From off its soft piowing, my bed
On the top of my dresser spied the whole lot
Of bric-abrac old Santa Satan had brought
Wife the door listening hear what Id say!
James Barton Adams in Goodwins Weekly (Sat Lake.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-12-23

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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Revival of the Blouse Style.

a charming model for well-nigh every
style and description OF figure is that I'M
ported gown by Dukes ct Jore. of Paris.
a firm that has hitherto advocated the
fitted mode-and closely fitted at that
in all of the designs that they have spon-
sorei.
One of the new deep gray tinfs-uot a
gunmetal nor vet uoleSkin- but rather
the deep and dense gray that is known
in France as Sourisette-the very deepest
mouse-grav known 10 the dyer's art The
coat is bloused all around ocer cleveriy
shaped and fitted belt of the narrowest
variety that has been seen for sometime.
Persian lamb of black Leipsic dye. and
velvet of the deep mouse tint. both
used for trimming. The fur forms Dor
der TO the cut-out neck and trims the
sleeve. and likewise borders the very full
skirt in wavy points that are further
phasized By the application of a shaped
fold of the cloth above them The little
basquine that is added over the hips sets
snugly. adding nothing to the size Of the
figure at this point The skirt is man.
aged with deep pleats. stitched down over
the hips and then falling in full lines 10
the feet. the application of fur and fold
making for the effect OF double or tunic
skirt.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Still the Separate Blouse and Skirt.

1t may be accepted as final, all rumors
and prophecies to the contrary notw.th-
standing. that the separate blouse and
skirt 10 occupy a very prominent
place in the affairs of fashion for quite
sometime TO come. Time and again mas
their doom been foretoId and their death
knel been rung; but, phoenix-like. the
little separate blouse seems to arise from
It's own ashes and resume its way with
perhaps more vigorous bold upon rhe
public fancy than before
One of the prettiest styles that the
French have sent out for the coming sea
son is shown herewith In this a blouse
bodice of chiffon cloth Tor double chiffon.
as the French more expressively call 1T
Is daringly trimmed With broad braid
just the kind that the tailor employs
upon roth cloth and yelyeteen costumes
In such profusioD this sea sou-aDd this
heavy braid is combined with narrow
Ealenciennes lace and tucked mousseIlne
de sole with the most chic results inag
inabIe
The blouse Is arranged with a yoke OF
white lace trimmed. and the braid as
sumes a hoIero-iike outline around the
side of the puff slit to display an under
sleeve effect in white. stra pped with the
brown satin of the skirt The high
wasted effect of the design is empba-
sized in the deep belt or the skirt mate
rial, that rises considerably under ina
arms TO slope TO the center back and
front The skirt itself is OF circular cut
with a bias seam down the center front,
and a foot trimming OF plisse chiffon en-
closed In a bias band Of silk at either
edge
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Modes of the Demi-saison That Are Prophetic The
Tailored Type Prevails-Velvets and Silks Com
bine-Poplins In High Favor-Elaboration
Trimmings-Some Novelties and Some
Conspicuous Revivals.
Conspicuous Revivals.

piece costume in which one-color Idea Is
carried out, but each piece-the coat. the
skirt and the little blouse. all made up
In different materials.
A charming model by Perdoux delight
fully illustrates this tendency. The little
coat with its conspicuously shortwaisted
back is in a brown chiffon velvet. The
skirt is of tortoise-shell brown sedo
silk, while the little blouse is in har-
monious tint of brown chiffon relieved
with white lace and mousseline de sole.
There is a duel a Foutrance between
the plain and severe and the more frivo-
ious' and fussy modes, both OF which are
expected TO be concocted by the tailor,
rather than by the dressmaker- Just at
this writing the native Parisienne prefers
the latter type. but those French who
prefer TO follow foreign ideas. TO emulate
the English and the Americans In their
love and Following of lie sport" 10 such
the more masculine type OF dress APP
peals being better in keeping with their
own tendencies in the way OF pursuits
and amusements.
The color scheme for the winter prom
tses to be an interesting one. Trying TO
an extreme will materials prove, unless
selected with due taste and skill. There
are deep and dense shades of gray-Ine
lighter tints seem TO have been retired
with the summer toiletteS-that are
bound to bring out every yellow tinge
and every sallow tendency in the skin
Noody-loOking fawDs. soft crushed fruit
tones that unge reds. browns OF the
polished and the golden copper hues:
greens that take on metallic lights. aud
some hues that are yividy brilliant. Those
are what the best makers are displaying.
and In the more expensive materials. Va
riationS OF those colorS. in less extreme
tones, are selected In the less costly and.
perhaps. more staple materials. For ex-
ample. one sees all OF the tintS mentioned
IN the yelyeteens that slated for a
succession OF their last seasons vogue;
but m those the brilliancy is toned down
quite a little. and the result is far more
acceptable than II the more intense hue
be presented.
In broadcloths there Is absolutely no
hint of a waning modishness: and here
there are most delightful halftones and
tiucs andnusnces that IL takes q trained
eye to appreciate. There are some ex-
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Tn. cIeane.t People ON Earth.

II the inhabitants of HAWAI- and. In
deed the islands Of the Pacific generally
are not clean IL Is certainly not because
they do not battle. Often they have sew
eraI baths In one day. and everybody
bathes at least once In the "a hours
dip In .-the briDy" IS nowhere consid-
cred sufficient for cleanliness. and among
the Polynesians one can hardly Insult
man more than to state that his skin
shows marks Of salt water. In fact. d.
rectIy after bathing la the sea bath In
the fresh water is considered necessity
to wash of the salt Large green oranges
are used for soap This fruit Is too bitter
for eating. but when tns pulp Is rubbed
on the native skin. which Is always
CREASED with cocoanut oil. II makes real
soap and fathers well Scrubbing brushes
are also provided BIZ Dame Nature. A
segment Is torn from the husk Of a cocoa
nur and the fbers thus exposed serve the
purpose Of the brIstles of a manufactured
brush The bather makes good Hse OF the
the soap and brushes thus provided. aud
when be has finished his additions he sits
In the wind to dry When the skin Is dry
a coating of cocoanut oil = rubbed IN
brisEIr. Then the bather winds q strip
OF cloth rou.d the waist and the cef0.
Joa1y - ox&
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
The Notion Counter.

is a place of inspiration to the home or
the mateur dressmaker at the moment
Countless little helps and hints for her
use are there displayed. and a clever eye
and a retentive memory will make use of
such to excellent advantage. There are
the new shoulder forms which. slipped
In as an interlinng In a coat. make for
just exactly the correct line at the
shoulder. and mid wonderfully In the set
ting of the sleeve. There are specialties
in collar supports. In featherbone skirt
stffenings and cordings. In covered pip
ings. In skirt measurers that mark exactly
the correct hang of the skirt when 1t Is
being tried on the wearer. silk-covered
hooks and eyes that add muchly 10 the
appearance of the finished gown: skirt
bindings In braid and velvet that are
shaped to the exact curve of the skirt
and countless other things that are, as
the auctioneer's catalogues wont to
procialm-too numerous to mention
half-hour spent at the notion counter Is
sure to result In a host of good ideas and
helpful hints for the home-sewer.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30

quisite yelIows that will trim with the
popular combina ton of heavy lace and
furs to perfection; and provided that the
fur is permitted to intervene between the
cloth and the complexion. the costume
cannot fail of due success on either
blonde or brunette. There is popular
tradition that n blonde cannot carry yell
low successfully; but a Commute session
at any good dress goods counter will
quickly convince even the ashen blonde
the blonde cendree of the French-that
there are possibilities for her in this color
that have been hitherto unsupported.
After the broadcloths 1t is cloths of the
shelma type that will find popular ac
ceptance. This may best be described as
a wooden taffeta. since the weave is ex-
actly in wool what taffeta is in silk. Those
take all the modish shades beautifully,
and even a slight attempt at elaboration
or trimming effect shows up wonderfully
well upon the smooth and lustrous sur
face.
The French tailor deems every class
of dress goods his own domain, differing
markedly from his American cousin in
this respect. The entire range of cloths
Is. of course. conceded him; but, In addl-
ton, he reaches out and makes his own
of veIvets and velveteens. silks of many
kinds and characters. sheer voiles and
tissues, and does not hesitate to use lace
in quantity. and to combine bratdS and
chiffon. furs and mouSseline all In the
same trimming scheme. master of COM
binations is this French tailor. and while
the mere mention of the conjunction of
such wearing materials may sound crude
and inappropriate. just one glance at the
made-up model that conveys them Is
enough to convince the most skeptical
that the result gained is harmonious
and artistic as we'll.
Poplins have sprung into a sudden
favor. after long period of probation at
the hands of exclusive and fastidions
leaders of the mode. Queen Alexandra
and the ladies' of her court and their
many friends and relatives among the
haute noblesse of both France and Eng
land have long favored the most elaborate
costumes in Irish poplin decorated with
Irish crochet of the finest variety. The
genuine poplin that halls from Ireland is
hand woven upon the oldtime loom, and
its wearing qualities proverbial on
the other side of the ocean.
Partisan makers favor this dainty and
vet durable material nightly in the pro-
gram for next season. There charm
ing effects In the colleen poplin. plain end
lustrous, that yields delightful results
with a modicum of trimming. Velvet IS
the recognized complement of the new
poplins, and lace-either in the natural
tint or dyed to coincide In color with the
material-adds a light touch that cannor
fail of admra ton.
The short-waisted effects that are char
acteristic of the season are cleyeriy con-
frosted with the return of the bloused
modes. The little blouse coat xiIh
puplum or basquine added over the hips
is back once more. and its effects in the
latter mode are fattering alike 20 the
tall and short. to the slender aa1 the
more developed figure.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
CoIored Footwear.

has always been favored by the PARISH
enne. and she orders lavishiy of her boot
maker SO that every costume has Its ap-
propriate shoe, usually a color match.
The more economical American. while fol-
lowing the fashions fully as eagerly and
a 8 enthusiastically, nevertheless hesitates
to lay out large part of her dress al
lowance in cleaners bills, for which she
has absolutely nothing whatever to show
at the seasons end. The American shoe
maker oyercomes this state of affairs de-
lightfully in making the vamp OF the shoe
in either a dull or a brilliant black kid,
and then the upper Is of contrasting tone
and material, the silken hose matching
this In tint In this way the shoe does
not become soiled after a few wearings.
the demands of fashion are satisfied aud
a measure Of economy effected.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30

The entire world feminine looks to
Paris for its fashions. II not for Its opin-
ions Not that the Parisienne herself Is
ever and always such conspicuously
modish little person In her clothes. but
rather because Paris is the gathering
place for every nation under the sun. for
the moneyed aristocrat and plebtsclte
alike. and Paris with republican fervor
greets them all with open arms and asks
of them merely that they be Interesting.
spend money freely and even lavIshly.
and-above and beyond ail--that they Ike
and appreciate Paris. There's the secret
of the supremacy OF Paris. She draws the
devotees OF all the arts 10 her center. and
she gives them, one and all, the opportu-
nifty of their lives to crafty their tastes,
their wishes. their ambitions. She caters
first. last and all the time TO the stranger
within her gates.
For the world feminine there are oppor-
tunities upon every hand to crafty the
most luxurious of tastes. the most fastidi-
Gus ideas a 10 dress and appearances. 1t
may be accomplished az a vast expendi-
ture: or. agGtn-if the woman be alive
TO her opportunitIes-it may be achieved
with the minimum of expense 1t all lies
with the woman herself; for Paris can
crafty every taste and every purse.
1t will take a long purse. however, TO
follow the latest styles in all OF their
Partisan perfection: or II the purse be
lacking. then IL will require al unusual
degree of ingenuity IN the woman of
slender resources TO present 4 really mod
ish appearance In the coming winter
styles Materials are more lavishy used
and cut into: trimmings are of the most
ornate and elaborate order. aud the mode
Itself is of the ultra character that de-
mands first soodly degree OF taste TO
select and a next goodly degree OF II
TO carry of well.
comprehensive grouping OF models
that have been ushered in this side of
the Atlantic with the aegis of famous
names TO cover their trying points at
forded a chance 10 sum up the mos.
prominent features OF the mode for the
late autumn and early winter seasons.
For one thing. there are far more COM
binations OF materials and far fewer COM
binations of color than In the Immediate
nsst Quite fad 1t Is to have q three
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Embroidered Gloves

are growing more elaborate with each
and every importation that Is opened up
In the shops. White gloves have so
coded In favor that the speciality houses
are offering them at reduced prices, and
the fashionwise are purchasing heavily
of them and having them dyed to the ex-
act tint of the costume with which they
are to be worn.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Ssin Turnover Linen Collars.

have the turnover part of exquisite hand
enbroideries. They have all the stiff
shape and appearance Of the masculine
linen collar and are. ID fact. made after
the most approved masculine models
The little touch of embroidery lie
turnover part however. serves TO soften
them: but none the less they are bound
TO prove somewhat trying to the aver
age wearer There is a certain amount OF
incongruity between the stiff collar aud
an embroidered surface: nor is this alto
sether removed In the addition OF the
lingerie bow, frilly and fluffy little but
terHy affair that Is attached at the col
lar fastening with 4 little elastic loop.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Satin Striped Vclvets.

and veiveteens are among the latest pres
entations- They are peculiarly effective
in the mouSe-srays. the myrtle greens
and the subergine teggplant shades that
are to rule the fashionable section this
coming season. Moire silks are often Sc
lected for their trimmings, and handwork
In the way of embroideries and appliGues
is quite the correct accompaniment
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
PopIins Are Highly fodisll.

For quite considerable period tie
haute noblesse of Great Britain and OF
France have been wearing costumes
made from the hand-woFen Irish poplin,
whose use Queen Alexandra of England
has strenuousiy advocated. AT first
their extreme cost made them probibi-
tive 10 all bnt the wealthy. but with
their increased vogue and the strong de-
mand for them that has arisen, less ex-
penssve methods OF production have been
adopted. so that now a woman of aver
age means may possess costume OF this
charming colleen poPlin-
A design from Agnes. OF Paris. well
illustrates the possibilities Of this de-
nghffui and durable silk The color Is
one Of those indeterminate green-browns
that fashion favors so lightly for au-
turnn and winter wear a conventional
design In retIeeaIIa iace-a recent arrival
IN fashionable circIes-fs dyed to match
the colleen p0piin. and this forms shat
lox yoke and sIeeye trimming The
bodice is fashioned upon blouse and pep
Inn lines, the skirt carried up IL Its
cearIai panel qsar ths csinta<a. md
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Ta..el. of several Kinds.

are among the trimming showings that
hold possibilities for the cleser designer.
The button has been so oyerdoDe n
trimming effect that the little tassel VII.
be welcomed IL is place. Just at pres
ent. though, there il usually button top
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Empire Combs.

are very much to the front st now.
These are the large combs with q narrow
rop-that. is, - seems narrow In proportion
to the size Of the corub-the top being
made the medium OF artist work in gold
and inlay
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Flutterings In Fashion Land.
Little Things That Mean Much To the Woma,
9 Fashion.

or effect that seems to hold the pendant
tassel In place, and this is embroidere'.
beaded. painted. so that 1t presents the
richest effect.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-30
Partisan ailored Pos
s1bil1tles.

The Partisan tailor, somewhat unlike
his American congener, claims the whole
realm of fabrics for his own. But es-
pecially does she lean to silks and vel
vets, and this season more than ever.
Somehow other the mention Of the
one usually calls up vision of the other,
and from time immemorial silk and vel
vet have been associated for costume and
trimming effects.
One Of the prettiest designs that has
found its way from Partisan ateliers to
this side of the ocean is that illustrated
wherein a velvet jacket tops a skirt Of
dull finished sedo silk. This latter Is a
novel weave, somewhat approaching a
faille franchise in appearance. but softer
In handling and of excellent wearing
qualities. The color scheme of the Illus
tration shows the soft silk skirt In
pretty shade of brown, one of the novel
tortoiseshell tints while the short-waist-
ed little coat is In chiffon velvet of a
deeper tint. This little coat, incidentally,
presents some novel ideas for the dress
maker Deeply peated in the shoulder
seams-which are broadened out with
featherbone sewed into the seam - the
fronts are disposed after a blouse pat
tern. while the pack Is shortened. and
triple box pieat. with fan ends applied
separately, finished with pendant passe-
menterie ornaments The sleeve is In
three quarter length, with q well-stif
fened cuff trimmed with braid, Ike the
collar. and garnished with Irish crochet
The skirt of the brown sedo silk is cut
In the extreme OF the circular mode, the
excess fulness being deftiy pleated and
stitched down over the hips, TO be re-
leased once the curve of the hip is passed
The correct line at the foot is maintained
in the trimming. which consists of an
entre-donx of closely pIeated silk, edged
either side with a bias band, In the stitch
Ing of which featherbone cords are intro
duced with excellent results Those cords
are just barely stiff enough TO keep the
skirt from sagging but so flexible are
they that they do not assert their stiff
ness by any means In a hoop skirt fashion
The independent., 1906-12-13
HOLIDAY HANDKERcHlEFs.

Our line of holiday handkerchief
is greater and more varied than ever
before and our prices will be of in
terest to you.
Plain white hemstitched Handker
chiefs at 2 1-2c, Sc, 1-2c, 10c, 15c
2oc, 25c, and. ....... .35c
Children's White Handkerchiefs, mi
tials of contrasting colors; packed
8 in fancy box, per box. ...... 15e
Ladies lace and embroidered Hand
kerchiefs; packed in a box, per
Fine qualities in Ladies' lace or en-
broidered Handkerchiefs at 10c, 15c
20c, 25c, 35c and ..............4 .40e
Pillow Handkerchiefs, In wide range
of patterns; at for. .25.
The independent., 1906-12-13

Plaid, Panama, Plain Serge and Pana-
ma and Broadcloth Skirts, good val
ues at $5.95 and $3.50; your choice
Fine Plaid Panama, Solid color Pan
ANA and Serge Skirts, a large as
sortment of colors; these are our
regular 50, $3.50 and 1896 values;
your choice at. ............ .$7.95
A variety of Voiles, Chiffon, Panamas,
fine Serges, Poplins and Silks; our
values at $1L50, $12.50 and $14.50;
your choice at 1886
SILK WAISTS.
There are still few on the bargain
counter at $295-worth $3.50. Spe-
cial discount on others.
CREAM NUNS YELLING WAISTS.
With fancy insertings, handsomely
styled; our values at $3.50 and $4.95,
your choice at ............ .$3.95
Silk Poplin Waists in red, blue, white
black; durable garments; worth
$2.75; special ..............$ .$2.45
It's no use making your own waists
when you can buy a good made
waist at .................. 98c
They are worth $150, and We have
lpienty TO choose from.
The independent., 1906-12-13
sUlTlNG vELvETs.

22-inch Velveteen, in all the new and
staple shades: at .45c
21-inch heavy Corduroy Velvet, in col
ors navy, red and dark green; good
quality; at per yard. ........ .75c
18inch Silk Velvet, in all colors; a
handsome value; per yard. -. .90c
Black Silk Velvets; all good values:
at 90c, $1.00, SIPS. $3.50