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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Fortunate, indeed, Is the woman
who, with the advent of spring and the
threatened discomforts Of housecleaning,
Is invited to join a party arranging an
automobile tour through France, Eng
land or America. She is only too de-
lighted to turn her back upon paper
hangers, painters and plumbers, to say
nothing of gossip anent coming mar
riages and divorces, and trots gayly
around to consult dressmakers and mo-
distes upon that most important ques-
tion-What to take with her In that
travelling box of limited size, but SEEM
ingly elastic possbilities-the automobile
trunk. II the tour is to include Scot
land, fur-lined long coat will be an
absolute necessity, and while its outer
side WILL of course, be waterproof 1t
should be of some material like English
cheviot or a pain-faced cloth that 1t
may do duty, II necessary, for street
southern part of England, any portion
of France and most sections of the
United States during the spring season,
the mohair, taffeta and satin coats, such
as were worn at the Southern resorts
during the lenten period. will be found
most comfortable. An exceedingly
pretty garment of this character is a
rubberzed garment of white and black
checked taffeta, modelled on ulster lines,
its double breasted fronts closing with
sef-covered large buttons, its shoulders
trimmed with wide straps, terminating
at the bust, its wide patch pockets,
pointed edges and its loose sleeves, gath
cred into roomy arm-size.
Long and Loose.
The first mission of the touring coat,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

simple motoring coat without going to
great deal of trouble and expense. One
method is to close the fronts of rub
berized crepe de chine, taffeta or pongee
with attachabe chains formed Of large
links made from heavy cord covered
with silk matching the garment, and
Joining them to huge buttons made Of
similar materials, or of round balls Of
colored crystal in the tints of the vart-
GUS precious stones now so generally
used for necklets-amethyst, garnet or
topaz. In the case of white mohair or
serge coats, such as those designed for
use-or show-at the races, these highly
ornamental buttons are Joined by gold
or silver chains composed of large links.
Perfection of Cut and Tailoring.
Some of the most recently imported motor
coats owe their smart appearance en-
tirely to the perfection of cut and tall
oring. They are built along the Direc-
toire lines and developed in pongee OF
natural tone, with fat turn-down collars
of black liberty silk, the widely plated
sleeves terminating with black silk cuns
and the big buttons silk covered and black
embroidered. Another coat on similar
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

the sweater Is really a boon, as the
worsted clings so closely to the tgure
that it adds slightly to the bulk.
White Serge Coats Smart.
White serge motor coats are considered
exceedingly smart and are much affected
by French women, as well as Americans
touring ''la belle France" They ft
smoothly and almost closely about the
shoulders. and are SO cleverly sloped in
the back and beneath the arms as to
almost outline the figure after the man
ner of Empire garments Their fronts
are single-breasted, and close with three
large silver buttons, the lower one set
several inches above the waistline, and
they have wide turnover collars with
notched revers. The sleeves are what
may be termed moderate puffs," ter
minating at the wrist with broad, turn
back cuffs shaped to match the pockets.
While these coats are not rainproof, they
do not readily gather dust In sunshiny
weather they look wonderfully chic and
are quite warm enough for spring use
If worn with the useful sweater.
Heavy Cord Chains.
1t is quite possible to dress up rather
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
A Maids Clothes

Rather enviable in many instances is
the position Of the neat-handed Phyllis
who hastens up stairs, down stairs and
into my lady's chamber" In response TO
the summons of that personage's bell.
Indeed, 1t is chiefly owing to her trim
figure, smooth hair and softly shod feet
that many a girl owes her comfortable
home and generous wage, whether she
be serving in the capacity of general
parlor maid or as her mistress personal
attendant.
A parlor maids duties are confined
chiefly to the floor on which are STU
ated the drawing and dining rooms.
Consequently she is quite as much In
evidence as are the butler and the sec
ond man, and must always be neatly
dressed. from the bow of her dainty cap
to the tip of her polished slippers. Where
a full staff of IL domestics is maintained
the parlor maids duties are not onerous,
for then she need only answer the door
when the butler and his underling are
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Collars and Cuffs Neat.

busy in the dining-room, and be con-
stantly about the principal rooms, pick
ing up watever may have fallen to the
floor. setting in order disarranged furni-
ture, books and papers, busting the bric-
-brac, and at all times ready to assist
some member of the family or a guest.
She is supposed to attend to the tele-
phone, if it is located down stairs, and
TO be able to take all messages accu-
ratey as we'll as to answer intelligently.
If there Is not butler, the parlor maid
is kept busy all day long from the hour
at which she serves the breakfast,
whether on individual trays or In the
dining room. until the house is closed
FOR the night, and always she should
maintain an immaculate appearance and
a cheerful manner.
In some households it is the pleasure
of the mistress that all the maids, OF
whatever grade shall wear black mohair,
cashmere or sateen frocks. These are
usually of one piece, with skirts long
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

trimmed with lace insertions and frllls
and ribbon decorated. With such pima
fores go frilly caps of matching ma
terials of oblong. square or triangular
shaping such as are worn by stage maids
who have not an infant in charge. These
latter are generally provided with large
sized stringed caps, which are worn alike
for the street. travelling or at home. al
though the long. simply made apron Is
discarded occasionally, particularly If an
outer wrap is necessary.
The clothing of lady's personal at
tendant is not governed by the hard and
fast dress rules pertaining to the house
maids. Her frocks, although generally
black In cold weather, may be less simply
fashioned and her aprons and caps are
usually frivolous affairs, especially II she
be quite youthful. Elderly ladies' maids,
and notably those VINO have been for
many years in the service OF one family,
usually take privileges. in the matter Of
their garb and are not required to stick
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

er-stitched, or with a Jumper attached to
the skirt belt, SO that the frock may be
in one piece Chiffon taffeta. In Copen-
hagen and navy blue, black. brown and
beaver, makes up into serviceable jumper
frocks for motoring and may be trimmed
with soutache braid or fine cord border
ing the neck and sleeves and girdie or
arranged to run down the front, FORMING
a princesse panel
Value of Guimpes.
In planning a jumper frock to be worn
almost constantly during motoring tour
OF many weeks, too much care cannot Dc
bestowed upon Its guimpes. instead Oh
the yoke and three-Quarter-length under
sleeves of cross-barred or checked NOUS
seline used for house gowns, those to DC
taken would best be Of handkerchief
linen and valenciennes lace such as any
hotel maid can launder In half an hours
time.
Utility Evening Gowns.
1t is sometimes exceedingly awkward
for the women members OF q morning
party to find themselves without a trained
gown when stopping for the night at
fashionable hostelry, where the majority
of the patrons are dining in conventional
evening garb. In England and Scot
land this custom is so general that IL II
positively embarrassing to appear at din-
ner without a trained skirt and with q
high-necked bodice. To meet this emer-
gency a clever New York modiste has
designed what she terms the utility even
ing gown. 1t is OF rather heavy black
satin, unlined, and of princesse shape, en-
broidered all round the V-cut bodice. the
elbow sleeves, the skirt hem and the
slashed side seams, with heavy white
silk picked out with silver tinsel. and
worn over a black or white neck slip
having elbow sleeves and rounded neck.
Such a gown is inconspicuous at a restau-
rant or a playhouse, and takes up scarce
ly any trunk space.
Importance of Neg1fgees.
To leave home without putting into the
bag or the trunk negligee of some sort
would be to court all sorts of discom-
fort, for after an exceptionally long run
every woman needs the relaxation of her
kimono and her slippers. There are in-
Vulnerable soft, noncrushable fabrics OF
which negligees may be made, but none
prettier than the challies In Persian pat
terms or the thin cashmeres trimmed with
wash ribbons. Some tourists. however.
rely upon matinee jackets matching their
silk petticoat, and these, of course, re-
quire the minimum of space and answer
perfectly for lounging purposes, but not
for bath robes nor to facilitate hasty
flight from a hotel In case of fire.
NOncrushabIe Lingerie.
Fine linen and lace lingerie should have
no place in the motorists box, as 1t
takes up altogether too much room.
muses. readily and cannot be hastily
laundered. All underwear should be soft
silk, like China or pongee. trimmed sim
ply with the narrowest of iue lace edg-
ing or outlined about the neck and
sleeves with feather stitching. Such gar
ments are easily rolled and pushed into
odd corners, and II washed out the last
thing at night win be perfectly dry by
morning
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Always Take Along "A Sweater.

enough to conceal the ankles, and side
plated or gored, attached by means OF
a glrdle to a plated blouse or shirtwaist
with long, full sleeves. With such
dress are worn plain white linen turn.
over cuffs and collars, and the front OF
the frock is protected by white pima
fore. and there is invariably white cap
Sometimes this is the year-round cos,
tune Of the maids from night until
morning, but In many instances 1t IS
worn only in the cold weather ana
donned after the servants noon dinner.
which precedes the luncheon hour OF the
family In this event the maids wear
during the morning print gowns OF lisht
tint similar to those used for the uni
form Of hospital nurses, covered, one
might say enveloped. with heavy white
linen bib aprons and supplemented with
caps which are often merely fiat loops
of linen with scalloped edges, drawn to-
gether in the center with black velvet
bows. an
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
d FFer Duties Necessity of Neat Appearance a

closely to white caps and aprons. In the
house, however, they usually wear black
China silk aprons over a simple frock,
and when travelling with the ladies' of the
household a darA-colored neatly tailored
cloth or linen coat and skirt suit. with
harmonizing hat and gloves.
A house or lady's maid Is expected to
wear soft-soled shoes when moving about
the rooms, and at no time when In at
tendance to appear in any sort OF CONF
spicuous footgear or attire. She Is ex-
pected to give careful attention to her
personal grooming, being sure that her
hair is always kept free from dust and
not frowsy, her teeth slightly ard her
breath sweet. Although a parlor maids
duties involve certain amount Of rough
labor she should be able to keep her nails
in good condition that they may not Of
fend the eyes Of those whom she serves
She should cultivate a low pitched voice,
and II there are small children In the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

There are. many households, however,
In which the maids uniform is of pure
white, save for the bow on the top of
the cap. This is usually the case at
large country estate or at the fashionable
summer colonies where there is much out
of-door life for all of the household and
plenty of space in which to dry clothing,
for each maid is required to do her own
laundry work and to do 1t well. For
cold weather white frock OF this char
acter the material Is usually Of Indian
head cotton or piQue. but In the summer
more latitude is permitted them and
many maids are allowed to wear short
linen skirts and lingerie blouses, provid-
ing they are long-sleeved, cover the
throat properly and are not Of the peek
aboo order. With these, Of course, are
worn aprons, whether they be OF heavy
linen, deep OF hem and tabled Of bib,
Joining with q stringed band or en- prin-
cesse, or exceedingly ornate affairs Of
handkerchief linen, plain or dotted Swiss,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
TIES.

This is time of ties. Those OF narrow
stripes of colored messaline have ends en-
broidered in dots of harmonizing tone.
and are used as finishing touch for tall
ored jackets or with severely finished
linen shirt waists. Natural colored pongee
ties used with motoring coats are bor-
dered to match the garments collar and
cuffs and twilled silk brilliantly hued
neck scarfs are knotted four-in-hand fash
ion below turned-over stiff linen collars
worn with the palmer type Of tailored
street suit. japanese embroidered pongee
silks are used chiefly as trimmings for
negligee hats meaning those of the COVE
boy type.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Home comforts which appeal to the
thrifty housewife are the laundry and
shoe bags, which come In pairs, made OF
pale-grounded denim, printed with bright
bowers and foliage. The laundry bags, to
be OF genuine service, should be over half
a yard square, while that for the shoes
should include two tiers Of four pockets
each. Both reeeptacles are substantially
backed with burlaps, bound with heavy
self-colored tape and trimmed with rib
bons matching the floral tones.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
Cheerful Manner.

household be exceedingly careful In the
manner Of her speech, taking pains to
avoid slang expressions and anything per-
tanning to gossip. She should always re-
member that SO long as she accepts tne
wages of her employer her duty 10 TO DO
all In her humble power to preserve the
honor and dignity OF the home before
all the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

wide, outstanding band, which buttons
snugly under the cLin, and this Is by
far the most practical in such utility
garments as rain and auto coats. Sleeves
are wide and of full length, usually of
the semiconventional type and side
plated into the roomy arm size, although
many are of the type that puff somewhat
above the elbows and stand ont from
the shoulders because closely gathered at
the top. Cuffs are an important detail
and show many variations upon the turn.
back model being pointed or squared
at their outer edge, trimmed with insets
of leather, kid or satin to match the col
lar or merely with several buttons run
through prominent buttonholes. In those
sleeves with a rather wide, open cuf
wind sleeve, fitting snugly about the
wrist, Is absolutely essential.
Always Take Along "A Sweater.
The sweater is gradually developing
into a really natty and becoming gar
ment, and one which should never be
left behind when preparing for motor
ing tour especially in the United States,
where changes of temperature are sud
den. For the woman who disllkes capes
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
What to Put in the Travelling Box = Gil
matte Conditions to Be Considered
A Variety of Motor Goats The
Tailored Touring Frock
Hats, Wells and Gloves

whatever its material or design, is that
II be long enough to practically cover
the frock, and so roomy that one may
experience no difficulty In getting into
1t hurriedly, If necessary. If only one
coat is to be taken on the trip 1t should
be of a color that is practical and ma
terial that is dust-proof, warm enough
for moderate weather and not 80 thick
as to prove burdensome should the sun
shine too warmly.
Adjustable Capes Convenient.
To offset the difficulty of being bur-
dened with an exceedingly heavy coat,
many women order those having attach
able capes in three sections of varying
lengths, the longer one reaching to the
waist, front and back, and covering the
elbows. Such capes provide nicely for
any additional warmth desired and are
exceedingly becoming save to an unus
ually short and stout figure. But they
are not expected to trim the coats which
are as conscientlously tailored as
morning street suit. They have perfect
fitting shoulder forms and wide, but not
awkwardly voluminous, slightly gored
fronts and backs, we'll shaped about the
bust and hips or skilfullly plated into
deep, wide yokes, outlined with narrow
bias bands.
Collars and Cuffs Neat.
Collars and cuffs are of the trimmest
and designed to be useful as well as
ornamental. In some instances the fronts
of the double-breasted coats turn back
ward above the breast In broad revers
continuing into wide turnover collars.
In other instances the collar is simply
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-27
The SensifiVe Bachelor.

Bachelors are the most sensitive, the
most scrupulous mortals on EARTH" said
the widow. "At any rate, the bachelors
know are. l dined with one not long
ago. During the first part Of the meal
he seemed uneasy.
eff any Of my friends should see
me now he said, they would think I
am out with some other mans wife,
"'WhyY asked.
''He pointed to my wedding ring.
"'Shall take it OFF, l asked
"'Would you mindY said he.
Not at ALL said, and I slipped
of the ring.
"Since then when going anywhere
with that bachelor or any other bach
elor I save him from embarrassment
by taking off my wedding ring before
we start. 1 find they all appreciate my
consideration of their feelings. Now. IL
that isn't sensitiveness raised to the
nth power, what sT-Philadelphia Tel
egraph.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-27
THE WEEKLY |
MINIS HISTORIAN

1492-Columbus landed on the island of
Guanahani.
1635-Roger Williams banished from
Boston for heresy.
17O1-A charter was granted to Yale
college.
1I1O-An expedition of British and Pro
vincials appeared before Port Royal
in Canada.
l13S-Zenger's Weekly Journal. the sec
ond paper in New York, first ap-
peared.
175S-First legislative assembly ever
held in Canada met at Halifax.
176S-Hurricane in Havana caused great
destruction of life and property.
1779-Count Pulaski was mortally
wounded in the assault on Savannah.
17S0-Major Andre, British army officer,
hanged as a spy at Tappan.
17S1-The French and Americans opened
their batteries upon the British at
Yorktown.
1792-George Washington presided at
the laying of the corner stone for the
w iA(C AIOuSes
1S29-The first daily newspaper issued
in the State of Maine. First Sun
day school in Texas established at
San Felipe.
1S31-Great earthquake along the west
ern coast Of South America.
1S39-Business portion of Aiken, S. c.,
destroyed by fire.
1S47-Slavery was abolished in the
Swedish dominions.
1S51-Great damage was done by
storm which swept over Prince Ed
ward island.
1S54-Thirty-tw lives lost by the burn
ing of the steamer L. NJ. Collins, en-
route from Sault Ste, Marie to Cleve-
land. Howard college, in Alabama,
destroyed by fire.
Monument unveiled on Oueenston
Heights in memory of Gen. Sir Isaac
Brock
1S66-Gen. Geary was elected Governor
of Pennsylvania.
1ST0-The Italian union was established.
1S74-President Grant delivered an adj
Vinita, l. r.
1S7S-Marquis of Lorne appointed gov
ernor general of Canada. e.. Failure
of the City of Glasgow bank
1SS0-Clark university, at Worcester,
Mass, formally opened.
1S93-Dr. William Lawrence consecrated
bishop of Massachusetts.
1S9S-German Emperor and Empress left
Berlin for Palestine.
19O0-Strike in the anthracite coal dis
trict of Pennsylvania ended by mu-
tual concessions.
1903-The British Canadian case closed
before the Alaska boundary tribunal.
19O6-Kentucky racing commission law
declared unconstitutional.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-27
DROPS FROM THE CLOUDS.
Dangerous Species of Exhibition
that often Results in Death.

Dangerous Species of Exhibition
that often Results in Death.
The double parachute descent made
the other day from an estimated height
Of 1900 feet by the Misses Louie May
and Dolly Shepard, probably constitutes
record in long drops.
One writes probably" because there
is always a doubt in these cases, ow-
ing to the difficulty in verifying the
actual attitudes reached by the para
chutists before letting go. says writer
in Parsons Weekly.
Prof. Baldwin, who first populariZed
this highly dangerous species of exhibit
ton at the Alexandra palace, London,
in 1883, made several descents from al
titudes exceeding a mile, but was pre-
vented by the authorities from carry
ing out his intention of dropping from
height Of two miles. Later, however,
he descended in the provinces from a
ord, so far as this country is concerned.
He soon found emulatOrs, though;
several of whom met with violent
deaths. Thus, al Eng'ishman named
George Higgins, after descending safely
several times from attitudes exceeding
10000 feet, was eventually killed at
Kirkstall, near Leeds. This happened
on Aug S, 1891. A few months later
a Miss Van Tassel was similarly dashed
to death at Dacca, and on May 20, 1908,
Miss Edith Brookes, aged %, was killed
near Sheffield.
On the other hand, there have been
chronicled some remarkable escapes of
nature akin TO that experienced by
the Misses May and Shepard. Thus at
Wakefield, some years back, a we'll
known parachutist named Cissie Kent,
was carried high above the clouds
through something going wrong with
the test" cord, yet managed to alight
safely in the middle of the town after
narrowly escaping being impaled on the
spire Of All Saints church. Owing to
similar mishap Miss Alma Beaumont
was, at Glasgow, once borne aloft to the
height of 1900 feet before being able
to let go. Nevertheless, she suffered
no hurt, although twenty minutes were
occupied in the descent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-10-27
Whale Dance o<zhe KOYNakS-

The whale dance of the Koryaks,
natives Of Northeastern Siberia, is an
other case where the host has all the
pleasure. Like the man who mixes the
cocktail, says Here's to you" and
drinks it himself, the Koryaks kill the
white whale, or the beluga, cut its
head off, eat Its flesh, entertain it's
head as a guest and then set that
member adrift with the expectation
that 1t will return to its former COM
-2des and urge them to visit it's hosts
and be entertained In the same royal
manner. Certainly the Koryaks. not
noted for mental development, have a
peculiar sort of humor or they would
not carry out the ceremonies attend
ing the whale feast without laughing
at themselves. AS the diet of the Ko-
ryaks is limited to fish. seal and whale
flesh, with Russian brick tea as an oc-
casional luxury. the taking every year