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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
THOUSANDS
TAKE TRIPS
SAILORS SEE SAN FRANCISCO
BY TROLLEY
800 OFFICERS PARADE IN AUTO
MOBILES
Wife of Mayor and Other Prominent
Society Women Hostesses at
Second Ball and Re.
ception
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE Of
ticers and men of the Atlantic fleet
devoted today chiefly to sightseeing in
and about the cities bordering the bay.
BY noon the sun broke through the
clouds which in the morning threat
ened continuance of the rain of yes
terday and the later hours were warm,
though somewhat windy.
More than thousand of the en-
listed men were shown the city and
its environs from observation cars in
which they were carried from the ferry
landing over The extensive system OF
the United Railroads.
About 300 officers, headed by Rear
Admiral Swinburne, occupied a long
line of automobiles which paraded
through some of the principal streets,
passed through Chinatown and then
on to many places of interest. Rear
Admiral Thomas, who was suffering
from the effects of a cold, went on
board the flagship Connecticut early in
the morning and, though much inn
proved, did MT return ashore, but sent
his flag lieutenant, X. G. Castleman,
to repres t him ON the automobile
excursion.
A trip over the picturesque route
by boat and rail to the summit of
Mount Tamalpais was provided for
hundred of the warrant officers, who
were delighted with the wildness of
the scenery of the slopes of the noun
tain.
Luncheon was partaken of at the
inn on the summit. from which was
obtained magnificent view of sea
and shore.
Plan Championship Game
Many embers of the army and
navy assembled at the Presidio base
ball grounds in the afternoon to par
ticipate in and witness the first of
the championship games that are to
be played during the week. Those
who preferred to stroll through the
streets and see the town In that way
were entertained by music in the grass
covered parks which afforded pleasant
lounging places.
In the evening numbers wended their
way to the Auditorium to witness
series of boxing bouts by Pacific coast
amateurs. The social event of the
day was the second reception and ball
given at the Fairmont hotel in honor
of Secrtary Netcalf and the command
ing officers of the fleet The attend
ance was very large and the beautiful
ball room was most tastefully deco
rated. Mrs. Edward Robson Taylor,
wife of the mayor, and eighteen prom
inent society women acted as host
esses.
Although thousands of Californians
already have visited the battleships,
interest in them has not abated. All
the day long boats, launches and
steamers of all descriptions ply be-
tween the ships and shore, all laden
deep with patriotic humanity. The il
Elimination of the city and vessels at
night still affords a splendid spectacle
and the departure of the fleet, when
darkness will again settle on the
waters, will be keenly regretted by all
the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
TRIES TO KILL WIFE
AND THEN DRINKS ACID
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND May 11.-After having
written several letters since their sep
aration March threatening to take
her life unless she would come to him,
G. w. Johnson slipped up behind his
wife at her home. 1852 First street,
tonight and fired four shots at her.
one taking effect.
He then drank carbolic acid. Both
" ere hurried to the hospital. Johnson
was soon brought out of danger, but
his wife's condition is serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
LOCAL

Brakeman severely hurt by falling
from car.
All roads lead to Sacramento. Re-
publicans on way to convention.
President of Occidental college says
exclusion laws are unjust.
Legal department of city calls halt
on permits to string cables across city
streets.
Los Angeles now has 50,615 pupils at
tending public schools.
Italian on trial for murder refuses
to aid attorney in fight for life.
Prisoner in court insists he is son of
Gen. Phil Sheridan.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
JUDGE ACCEPTS PLANS
FOR REoRGANIZED BANK
BY Associated Press.

BOISE, Idaho May 11.-Judge Wood
in the district court today accepted
plans for the reorganization of the
Capital State bank. which suspended
last January, and fixed May 2S as the
date for the reopening of the institu
tion. The bank has more than mill
lion dollars in deposits.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER;
is SENTENCED TO HANG
BY Associated Press.

BUTTE, Mont, May 11.--George
Rook, who pleaded guilty last week
in the district court of Powell county
to murder in the first degree, was
sentenced today to be hanged June Is.
Rook, with three other convicts,
lAade a desperate attempt to escape
from the state penitentiary at Deer
Lodge, during which they killed Chief
Guard John A. Robinson and desper-
ately wounded Frank Conley, one Of
the prison contractors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN WAKE OF TORNADO
BIG FIRE IS RAGING;
TONOPAH THREATENED
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
TONOPAH, New, May H.
Fire tonight has destroyed twen-
ty business houses on the east
side of Main street.
The fire originated in lodging
house on the second floor. A
high wind is blowing and the en-
tire city is in danger.
The loss so far is estimated at
S150,000. x.N
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
SUICIDES NOTE CLEARS
SUPPOSED MURDER MYSTERY
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
REDDING, Cal, May 11.-What was
believed to be a murder mystery was
cleared up this morning when note
was found stating that Horace G. Nut
ting, whose dead body had been found
in the ashes of his home near Ander-
son. would commit suicide.
The note was written to a Mr.. Burt
ner and stated where he had buried his
money, amounting to. about $4,000. The
coin was found at the place indicated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
Tornado Kills Woman

BY AssOcIated Press.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill, May ia tor
nado today swept through Mercer and
Henry counties. touching several towns
and doing considerable damage. Mrs.
Gottsch, an elderly woman, was killed
at Cleveland.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
ASKS FOR CONFERENCE
FOR FLEET WLcOME
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MELBOURNE, May 11.-Alfred Deak-
in. prime minister of Australia, has
asked the committee composed of MEM
bers of both federal houses to consult
with the premiers of New South Wales
and Victoria regarding the welcome to
be extended on the arrival of the
American fleet of battleships.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
Kansas Is Soaked

BY Associated Press,
TOPEKA, Kas., May 11.-This por-
ton of Kansas was thoroughly soaked
by the rain of Sunday and last ni9nt.
At silver Lake, twelve miles west of
Topeka, the storm was in the nature of
a cloudburst. In Council Grove there
was a sudden rise and overflow In the
Neesho river that caused many of the
residents to flee from their homes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
THE NEWS SUMMARY


For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, unsettled weather Tuesday;
probably showers; fresh southwest
winds. Maximum temperature yester-
day, 81 degrees; minimum, 49 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
Organize Against Opium
BY Associated Press.

BY AssocIattd PresS
VICTORIA, B. c., May 1.-THE To-
cal Chinese have formed an anti
opium league and have subscribed $3.50
towards the cost of treating the local
opium smokers. Certain herbs used
in this connection have Leen sent from
China.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
MISSOURI FIRST VESSEL
Z TO UNDERGO REPAIRS
sreciai to The Herald.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE first
Of the battleships of the fleet to under
go repairs is the Missouri, which Is on
the dry dock at Hunters point for the
mending of her sea valves and some
painting below the water line.
A new six-inch gun will be placed on
her to take the place of the one that
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
COAST

Gallagher on stand in Ruef trial
sticks doggedly to his story of bribery,
although confused by defense's counsel
Wife's religious mania causes hus-
bands death.
Graveyard mystery at Stanford uni
versity deepens when more bodies are
found and nothing is discovered to
identify them.
Automobile parade of officers of fleet
at San Francisco is slightly marred
by serious accident.
National guardsman sustains bad in
jurios when rifle explodes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
EASTERN

Europe considers movement of Amer
lean fleet around the world as the
greatest diplomatic move of the GEN.
tury
on American hops.
Gear says he is well pleased with the
Russian duma.
United States cavalryman runs
amuck at Manila and kills three and
wounds three of his comrades.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-12
FOREIGN

Cornerstone is laid for new building
for bureau of American republics. gift
of Andrew Carnegie.
Tornado Kills eight. Injuries scores
and does hundreds of thousand dollars
worth of damage to property.
Hair found tightly clutched in hand
of murdered man is considered i'm
portant clew in Guinness murder mys-
terry.
President Roosevelt asks appropria-
tion of congress to defray expenses of
American representative to internation-
al conference to investigate opium
traffic.
College professor compelled to resign
because of his radical views on mar
riage.
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toilet. being added for tho sake Of lie
line and color rather than for additional
warmth, since II leaves the arms protected
only by the filmiest Of sleeves.
A French model sold 10 one Of the smart
eat young matrons In New York was In .
white silk mousseline finely striped with
hair lines Of black. and the silk coat was Of
a delightful pinkish red somewhere 'twiIt
rose du Barry and oerise. This coat was
soutaohed In self color. but had tiny revas
Of white silk braided In the finest Of black
and white braid falling over larger Tevers
Of plain black liberty and black satln but
tons. A big black hat was 10 complete the
costume,
Bordered chlhons and moussellnes show
ing yelloWlsh browns and pinka or pink
and faded lavender tones in the bordure
designs are much favored by the French
designers, and these soft bordered stufIs
otier inspiration for experiments with the
tunio effects, which are 80 steadily gaining
ground and are so hopeless q problem 10
the dressmaker who is not an artist. Any
thing lovelier than the lines Of the modsh
drspery, provided 1t is skifully executed,
1t would be hard to imagine.
Even the Greeks themselves, while their
ideals Of human form divine may have been
more rational than ours, did not show more
art In the handling Of drapery than do the
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On the French frocks' they are hand
tucked, and the added daintiness obtained
by this extra labor repays one for the
effort and time, but II one is not willing TO
bother with hand tucking for an unpre-
tentious irock very fair tucked net may
be bought by the yard. The guimpe and
collar are, Of course. fitted snugly over
silk mousseline or chiffon, and the practical
woman who expects to clean her guimpe
many times during the summer will find
that II pays to buy one Of the more eX-
pensive moussslines instead Of the cheap
kinds generally selected for the purpose
There is a mousseline which will even
stand washing and which will go through
many cleaningsiwithout showing the wear.
Some women object to it because II IA
trine less sheer than the cheaper variety
but II does not look heavy under the net
and its durability is a decided advantage.
For the finish Of the net collar and guimpe
some fine lace is usually needed, but charm
ing little frooks are made with only a narrow
fold OF white or color for throat finish and
a double plated frill Of the net down the
front Of the glimpe. One exquisite French
model in hand painted silk mousseine,
with draped skirt and bodice, had the
simplest OF hand tucked net gIimpes, the
collar finished by the narrowest possible
frill Of real valenciennes.
There was a narrow double plated frill
Of net edged with the valenciennes down the
front, the two frills sewed together in a seam
down the middle. Down this seam we're set
very tiny black satin buttons in groups
OF three, and there was a little square bow
Of black satin at the top Of the frill. Any
one could make such a glimpe at slight
expense, and yet II was more French and
effective than many a more elaborate
arrangement
A pIlmpe and collar vegy similar TO this
one was Of net, but along the top Of the
collar and down the tiny hens Of the plated
frills ran lines Of fine feather stitch In color
Such individual notes Of hand work as this
are often the secret Of a frock's success az d
yet may be achieved so easily by any one
who can handle needle.
The same is true OF many Of the net
and lace bows, jabots and frlIs which are
the rage at the moment for wear with
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The all white lingerie frock IL Of course
the most practical Of dainty and elaborate
cotton frocks. but while last year white
and even batistes had things theh own
way, this season a host Of fashionable
oolorings are displayed in batistns, and
kindred materials and not only the delicate
blues and pinks but deeper tones. such as
raspberry. Copenhagen blue and smoke gray
are made up In batiste and lawn.
Some smart oolorei effects are achieved
also in the dotted sVisses. and We have seen
particularly pretty frooks Of this material
in medium dark shades thiokly Sprinkled
with very tiny dots of'sef color. white or
black, inset with clunytinsertion matching
the dot and worn over slips Of self color
or white. The straw colorings. ponEOo
shades and other light yellow or brown
tones are especially popular In all Of the
thin cotton stlfis and are always cool look.
ing In combination with wfhte.
A straw color swiss dotted at rather wide
intervalSswith wafer dots Of white. trimmed
in cluny and relieved by a knot or scarf
Eirdle Of iblaok liberty and'a tiny cravat
bow Of the(same black. was zone OF the at
trsctive irocks ready TO be sent home by
a fashionable uptown 'dressmaker'last Sat
urday. Another delioiously cool looking
summer frock seen in the same establish
ment was a very sheer silky tissue, which
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seemed to be one OF the more expensive
mercerized cottons, though the dressmaker
alluded 10 II as a silk batiste.
1t was a cream striped in fine lines Of
lettuce and was made over white. Very
narrow hens OF plain lettuce green in
silky tissue similar 10 the dress material in
texture bordered all the edges, and the
bodice was almost wholly Of an eIquisitely
fine openwork embroidery on white batste,
combined with valsnoiennes, the striped
material being used only as a sort Of scarf
drapery. bordered by the narrow green
hems and ornamented on its ends by inset
motifs Of openwork embroidery and lace.
This scarf ran from the short waist line
TO the shoulders in the back. forming v.
was draped low on the shoulders and then
brought down each side Of the front, to
pass under the empire girdl0 and fall In two
long scarf ends almost TO the bottom Of
the skirt on each side Of the front
And, apropos Of summery green and
white, than which nothing looks more crisp
and cool on hot days, we have seen a num-
ber OF fetching models in this coloring,
chief among them being certain delectable
creations in sheer white lingerie on silken
tissues made oobwebby with valenciennes
and with or without very light touches Of
cool green in hand embroidery. For wear
over these we're sleeveless coats OF the
green in soft silk or satin, hand embroidered
or braided by hand, and knots Of the green
silk we're tucked among the lace Of the
sleeves and skirt bottom.
The sleeveless coat in silk, lace embroid-
cred net, or what one will. is TO be q pic
tureSqus feature Of many q modiSh SummsF
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soured; and yet there Is a gracious ripple
and flow Of soft shimmering or heeoy
stuhs. and the fashionable events OF the
Partisan season this year will show an
originality and an art value In costume far
beyond that Of any recent years.
But these wonderfully draped irocks are
outside the sphere Of ordinary dress. Only
the woman who can hire an artist to make
her clothes or buy imported models should
experiment with them; for with all their
deceltful air Of simplicity they are mysteries
to the uninitiated or uninsplred
And, fortunately, though those draped
effects are the last word Of fashion, II is
not necessary TO adopt them In order TO be
In step with La Mode. The skirt Of un-
broken line is absolutely correct provided
II has the required olinging lines, the
proper sheathlike moulding Of the hips and
soft flowing, unstidened lines below.
Excellent patterns for the various types
Of sheath skirt may now be obtained from
the high class makers Of patterns; and,
by the way. II we may Judge by our corre-
spondence, there seem TO be host Of women
who have not grasped the fact that by
paying few dollars one can get q carefully
prepared and accurate pattern cut to ones
measures and that II Is not necessary 10
trust TO the cheaper patterns In stock sizes,
which may need innumerable changes and
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alterations Various firms make the more
expensive patterns, and by their help
an ordinary dressmaker can sometimes
achieve admirably Partisan results-of
simple order
A frock like the white and black checked
vole of our sketch should not present
great difficulties TO a maker, provided
she has patterns for well fitted lining
and a good sheath skirt The sleeve is
one already provided for by the pattern
makers and there is nothing difficult in the
construction Of bodice and guimpe, yet
the whole frock Is eminently chic. The
wide band Of tafreta trimming the skirt is
in black. surmounted by narrow fold OF
natter blue, the girdle is Of black and the
fold enciroling the guimpe lie Of natter
blue. and the guimpe is Of embroidered net.
Upon the guimpe depends the cachet Of
many a modish frock, and right here, as
bsa been sai1 in these columns, the Ameri-
can dressmakers, slangily speaking, fall
down. Luckily. however, the vogue OF
the fine sheer guimpe has brought about
q better understanding OF the subject, and
tbe imported models have not preached
their lessons quite in vain, for one sees
fewer OF the overelaborated and coarse
guimpes even upon the cheap ready made
frocks, and the higher class domestic
models aim more or less successfully at q
French simplicity.
The manufacturers Of fine plain nets
must be having a run Of prosperity, for such
a l. Al. - i.
modish guimpes out Of ten. The hne
sheer laces are also much used and there 10
always q place for the ghmpe Of real bshg
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The blue silk self trimmed coat Of our
sketch Is a case in point. as is the green
tussor braided all over in fine white sou
tache. This idea Of braiding an entire coat
OF dark color in white or biscuit is popular
with several Of the famous Paris makers,
and the reverse Is sometimes tried. though
with much less pleasing effect, costume
OF light oolored material having a coat
entirely braided in dark contrasting color.
Combinations of striped and plain ma
terisls, the plain stun soutaohed in the color
Of the stripe. are among the imported cos
tunes. but are usually more bizarre than
admirable. The blue and white tussor Of
our cut with its chains Of tussor covered
cording and its Aimee girdle was e1ces.
sively chic, but only the exceptional won o.
would wear it successfully.
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low cut coats and which II really fine cost
such distressing sums when bought m
the shops. A little real valenclonnes Will
do wonders for one Of these little acoesso-
rIes and Is not an extravagant Investment,
since II stands cleaning or laundering ana
may be ripped on and used again and again
Collar and cuffs Of narrow real Valen-
oiennes insertion and dainty narrow en-
broldery beading set together by hand and
finished by frills Of the narTowest real
valenciennes edglng will give. . certain
French air to the simplest Of musllns, and
II a double frill Of sheer lawn inset with the
insertion and bordered by the edging, with
a line Of the beading to join the two narrow
lrilIs, is added to the front OF the tucked
blouse one may have an altogether charm
ing summer morning frock which any seam'
stress should be able to make. Even At
l2H or IS cents one can find charming
sprlgged or dotted muslihs for such frookS.
Almost all the cotton and lingerie frockS
are Of the one piece variety now. which
means that blouse and skirt, though cut
separately, are joined at the waist line
BY some sort Of waistband or girdle, the
less conspicuous the better. In the simpler
frooks line OF embroidery insertion, lace,
beading or even a narrow band OF the ma
terial holds blouse and skirt together.
Iilace is used oluny is preferable to valen-
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! oiennes, the latter soon tearing under the
strain. This fashion is. Of course, worri-
| some for the laundress. since II Is easier
to handle blouse and skirt separately. but
no one considers the laundering nowadays.
and besides many even Of the cotton frocks
now go TO the cleanser rather than TO the
laundress
For wear with these one piece frocks
slips Of lawn or silk are needed. and no
summer outfit Is complete without two or
three such slips, the more perfectly fitted
and hung the better for the frocks worn
over them. Such slips may be bought
ready made in the shops in lawn. India silk,
and soft tsGeta, but should be carefully
altered and fitted II one wants to secure
good lines in the sheer frocks worn over
them.
Zoo few women realize the serious part
played by underwear in obtaining the
desired lines Of to-day's fashions, and a
little more attention paid to the fit Of corset,
corset cover. pettiooat, DO. would add
surprisingly to the success Of many gowns.
The pettcoats, drawers. corset covers,
&c, carelessly fitted and dragged In to
the required size by draw strings are an
abomination in the eyes Of the fashionable
woman to-day, and it 10 practically inn
possible TO wear an up 70 date frook well
unless ones underwear fits smoothly.
Returning for a moment to the matter
OF the slip for the one piece muslin frock,
some dressmakers avoid the necessity, in the
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Irish, though II women but understood Il
this lace is almost invariably unbeoOming
next the face.
For the wash frocks there are, Of course,
pretty guimpes Of valenolennes, cluny
batlsts, embroidery, but for the sheer
wool or silk, II really fine and handsome lace
cannot be chosen. and often even when IL
can, tucked net is the favorte choice. There
is, Of course, q great difference In these
nets and there are innumerable cheap net
gulmpes. but the fine nets speak for them
selves.
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SUMNER FROCKSNOW
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More Color IN the SheerlFabrics
h.. This Season.
ARTISTIC TUNTC / EFFECTS
Wonderful Draping WIN Make Cos
TONES Beautiful.
TUNTC / EFFECTS

smart Color Enects In the DiAphAnOus
Materlals-The Sleeveless Coat . Pie
. turesque Feature Of Summer Toilets
Opp Ortunltles for the Homo Dress
-. maksr-UpOn tiie Culmpe Depends the
go Cachet OF Many . MOdish FrOck-MOst
OF The Cotton and Lingerie Gowns Of
The One Piece Variety-sleeve Changes.
The street frock problems are settled
and street hats are no longer in great de
mand, but the furry over midsummer
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French designers in their Greco- Partisan
creations. None Of the awkward bulkiness
Of the polonaise and pannier is in evidence;
the natural outline Of the igure-with cor
set notifications, hen eNtendu-is not OBJ
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trocks and millinery still goes merrily on
and the dressmaker's workrooms are bill
lowing with diaphonous summery stuffs.
Batistes, lawns, all the sheer cotton fabrics,
vie wish the silken mousselines and chiffons
and marquisettes, &C. and more color is
shown in the cottons than usual