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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19

At the beginning of this year of grace,
1908. the fashionable woman, despite her
pose of elegant simplicity of apparel, is
making use of an unprecedented array of
trimmings, though, truth to tell, so great
is the cost of some Of them that slight
amount means extravagant expenditures.
Even the tailored cloth runubout suit,
which is supposed to be ultra smart If
severely plain, may unostentatlOusly carry
a large amount of self-colored silken braid.
The more elaborate cloth, shtin and vel
vet street costumes have braid outlining
the panels and bands Of their pointed,
trained bell skirts, and emphasizing the
shape of their long coats, the collar, cuffs
and pocket flaps. Not infrequently two
varieties of braid are used on one gar
ment, supplemented by that almost omni-
present soutaohe which now insinuates
itself into the decorative scheme of nearly
every type of outer garment worn by
feminine creatures of every age. SIX
Hercules always favorite garnishing
for walking costumes, is largely employed
in medium widths upon the simpler coats
and skirts, and equally popular are those
novelties OF openwork and Titan bralds
with gimpwrought patterns.
Black embroidery on satin and taffeta
is sometimes seen on all-black street cos
tunes, and many toilettes in subdued
tones of coloring are somewhat enllvened
with waistcoats, collars and cuffs of
Japanese banding done in shades of rose,
blue or green on black or white satin.
showing occasional stitches of dull gold.
Native American flowers are also wrought
upon bands in coored silk embroideres,
sometimes relieved with velvet foliage
outlined with furnished gold cord. But
more novel and prettier, because more
delicate than are the Japanese and Amer
lean designs. are those embroidered band
ings with the Empire wreaths of tiny
rosebuds and forget-me-nots on contrast
ing dull-toned silks anG satips. They are
charming trimmings for soft vo'les and
cashmeres of similar shade.
Dull gold cords and bindings relieve
both black and white most effectively, es-
pecially against self-colored velvet col
lars and cuffs or upon the bands trim
ming skirts. They are used also on the
black and white lace blouses and on those
useful semi-dress separate waists of Mar
quisette made up with lace or ribbon.
Fur and fur-fabric bands trim both
street and afternoon visiting costumes.
Among the exceedingly smart models are
some of chiffon cloth combined with
broadcloth and fur. One of these, Of
black over white, has wide band of
broadcloth, and above 1t several rows Of
sable as a skirt trimming, while bands
OF sable edge the collar, cuffs aud lace
yoke. A somewhat similar costume of
palest gray chiffon cloth over rose satin
is trimmed with chinchilla bands. Both
gowns are worn with hats and wraps to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19
Hints for the Housewife.

II you are going to have oranges cut up
with other fruit. try my way of fixing
them and see If 1t is not an improvement
over the old way of peeling the orange
and cutting 1t up as best you can with
skin and sometimes seeds in 1t. Cut the
orange in half, take a sharp knife and
cut around each section, then flip the
pulp out of its quarter. Squeeze the skin,
see all the juice you have, and how nice
ly the orange looks In comparison to the
old way.
Use a rich biscuit crust for your apple
turnovers; the Hlling should be cooked
down until very thick. Roll out the
dough- cut In circles about the size Of
coffee saucer, put on each large spoon
full Of the sauce, wet the edges Of the
crust, fold over aud pinch well together,
that none Of the sauce may ooze out
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19

These may be either fried in deep fat or
baked in quick oven; If the latter
method is chosen, try sprinkling them
quickly with a mixture of cinnamon and
granulated sugar
These delieacies are made by pouring
on the stihiy beaten whites Of two eggs
generous half pint of scalding hot
cream, and without beating, stir In
heaping tablespoonful of powdered sugar,
and few drops of orange Juice. To
beat the mixture after the eggs are added
would destroy the delicious consistency
OF the custards. Pour at once into orna-
mental little soufle dishes and bake,
standing in a pan OF hot water, In a
moderate oven until the custards are firm.
Serve in the dishes at about blood heat
on a pretty saucer resting on a lace
paper dolly, accompanied by small squares
of sunshine cake.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19
Luncheon Dishes.

Creamed HaHh.-Chop mutton, veal
or beef fine and fry for few minutes
In salt pork drippings. Take from the
fire and in the same pan make rich
gravy of cream, If possible; If not thlcKen
milk with cornstarch and piece OF but
ter. Pour half of the gravy into pan
over the fire, thin it with hot water. ulp
In IL slices of well-browned toast, lay tne
toast on a fat dish. Set It In warm
Mace. Put the minced meat Into the
thick cream gravy. Cook 1t hve min-
utes, then spread on the toast.
Ham Croquettes.-One cup OF finely
chonned cooked ham, two cups Of mashed
notatoes. yolk of three eggs, one table,
spoon butter, dash of cayenne. MIX
with the mashed potatoes the butter, the
egg yolks and the cayenne; beat until
smooth. turn out to cool. Put the ham
in a small frying pan. with the remain
ing yolk. and stir over the fire for about
one minute: turn out to cool When cool
take a large tablespoon of the potato
and form 1t into cup-shaped mold, into
which put soma OF the ham. and then
,nclose IT with potato. Dip this into
heaten egg. then into cracker crumbs and
fry in boiling
Eaca1Ioped lratprN. Eao9i.aue5
oysters may be I'D 'n " lfN-- H"" "s
dish or indlvidr de.ia. end 10 cum-.ns-
tion with cracl r8wt. Hreal crumbs
or boiled macaion or s.a short piec's.
The method of 4rt-ntlt and se1fnnina
Is about the sarle Cover tle bottom nf
the buttered dis Nith b ayer ~ eyet, p
strew over the layer 1i Hrumhs ot
macaroni, add 1880 '1s 0i f -od pop
per, with liila mace, WtrcessstiniIs
sauce or lemon lca, os IfeiTei' 4h-
last layer shout De o. afll-H
crumbs. and in cass ~ marltoIi
tablespoonful 81 tcd f9iGlesa}. or at'i7'l
can cheese. Tucn i9to che t'eb mlN -''o
oyster liquor to make quite moiet, To
until nicely bro aeG luo serve ln ihe
dish In which It s bnAed-
When the she is ara uaea cream faf
may be added 10 .ho Jyetftp me $3.50,
covered with a layer Or slftei 5ptto'
crumbs that have been 9eowned Ia to Z
oven. =
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19

Time was, and not SO many decades ago.
when there were no separate waists.
Women of every age, color and condition
wore matching bodies and skirts and
when the one became decrepit, the other
was necessarily discarded. The fame of
the separate waist was of slow growth
and for several seasons was viewed with
disfavor as an ugly makeshift garment
which bore slight resemblance to the
wondrous creations now worn.
The Tailored Waist.
From season to season tailored linen
shirtwaists do not vary greatly. They
have more or less plaits, larger or smaller
sleeves, higher or lower collars, but In
the main features closely resemble the
original masculine model and are In
tended to be worn with the cloth tailor
male gored and four-plece circular skirts
recently brought out, or those with the
still more recent oyerskirts. For the
double skirt so long heralded by fashion
prophets has at last actually arrived and
threatens to Gust the plated models which
have submitted to every possible variation
that dressmakers and taiIors devise.
New Skirt Models.
Because of these new and most at
tractive skirts the short Jacket, which
has been in eclipse since early autumn.
will undoubtedly bloom again In the
spring. There are distinct hints of a
wide revival of the hip length coat and
If this jaunty little outer garment returns
to favor, 1t is safe to say that separate
waists of every texture will be more than
ever elaborate Lingerie waists intended
for the first warm days of spring are
the most fascinating affairs imaginable,
and while they seem exceedingly ornate,
1t is not from design so much as by rea-
son of the beauty of the materials EN-
ployed. In many instances the Jokes
will be OF shoulder width, cut in one,
two or ihree points back and front and
formed of medallions of Irish, Venise,
or flet with hand-embroidered fine linen
centers. Entire doux of lace and embroid
cry will compose the body of the waist
and Of the three-quarters pulled sleeves,
for as yet none but the conventional shirt
waist sleeves have attained full length.
In fact. present indications are that the
short sleeves will last for another sum-
mer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19
xeedIewoyk Is Used.

with the return of dotted Swiss and
English eyelet hole as gown trimmings, it
is probable that In their alI-over form they
will be made up into lingerie waists to
be worn with the lighter weight tailored
coats and skirts such as those to be
made Of wolfe, yelling and rough silks.
Many Of these suits are to be three-piece
costumes In which the waist will take the
most prominent part, as 1t is certain to
be OF the jumper order. with yoke and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19

sleeves of Swiss. English eyelet, en-
broidered net of all allover lace.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
NEARLY A HUNDRED. HAS
NEVER MISSED VOTING

HOPKINSvILLE. KY. Nov. 23.-At
the recent election John Wood. of
Trigg county. whose age Is 81. voted
for the ssventy-sixth time in his life.
The ballot was cast at the voting
precinct on Roaring Spring. and to
reach the polling place Mr.. Wood had
to ride three miles over some OF the
rOughest and hilliest roads in the coun-
". This he did. though. and kept his
record of never having missed an
election or scratched ticket" clear
Mr.. Wood began voting just after
hiD twenty-nrst birthday. Despite his
advanced age he is still hale and
hearty and he expects TO see several
more elections roll around and says he
Will continue to cast his ballot each
time II he can possibly get to the
polls.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
MANS LIFE SAVED
BY NEAR.POEM IN
DEATH CELL
COMMISSION WILL LOOK INTO
PRISONERS MENTAL coNpI.
TIoN. AND EXECUTION PROB
ABLY WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.

AUBURN, y. Y. Nov. 2S.-Dogger-
ell verse written by William 5.
Brasch. convicted wife murderer. pre-
vented his execution In the electric
chair today.
Brasch was 10 have paid the death
penalty al O'Clock this morning. but
by order OF the state lunacy commits
sion. acting for Gov. Hughes. the ex-
ecution was indefinitely postponed.
Here are the doggerel verses which
kept Brasch from the electric chair:
Forward In the strength OF youth.
With the innnite arm OF truth,
And win the glorious crown.
For II is ours TO mustly own.
BY our lawful birthright
OF minds conspicuous in sight
Using as sexless.
Then onward In the volume OF the
gifted.
In which so many have swifted.
And have reached and accomplished
And now remains Just one true fact.
They look up the gold fountain pen of
fame.
And just genteelly signed their own
name
The lines were written In his cell
by Brasch and his mental state was at
once questioned.
Brasch's counsel showed the verses
To a special commission sent TO Au-
burn by Gov. Hughes. The commits
sion. headed by President Ferris, OF
the state commission in lunacy. will
report to the governor and IL he sees
fit the execution may not take place.
Brasch drowned his wife In the
Erie canal on June 10. 1906. at Roch-
ester, because of his love for Mrs.
Mary Gilmore, a young widow. The
pair went TO Cleveland with Brasch' 8
three-year-old daughter. Brasch was
caught there and confessed.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23

No matter where Uncle Sans SOL
der or sailor boys 60, he never forgets
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
To REvOLUT|ONRE
GOVERNMENT ART
BUSINESS
ARCHITECTS SEEK FOUNDING OF
A sUREAu-APPoINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER NOT sATisFAc-
TORY.
BY MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.
Especial 70 The Times.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-Archi-
tects have at last made public their
protest against some OF the shocking
exhibitions OF their art, as we'll as
that OF sculptors and painters. TO be
found In the capital OF the nation.
The American Institute Of Architects
will meet here the middle Of Deem
Der and they propose TO make II not
able In their history by taking their
first steps for a reformation IL not q
revolution In government art work.
The topic TO be considered, formally
stated, Is: THE creation Of q depart
ment or bureau OF the federal govern
ment. with q board OF consulting ar
tists to exercise control OF buildings.
landscape work. statuary, paintings
and mural decorations OF public build.
ings with a view to harmonize and sys-
tematize work OF this character under
the jurisdiction OF the national gov
eminent"
II Is the hope OF architects that the
views presented at the coming conven-
ton. with the action then taken, will
have sufficient effect upon congress
and the public to cause the early crea.
ton of such a department or bureau.
Some OF the reasons actuating the
architects Of the country to the recon-
OF establishing such a bu-
reau are that the usual plan OF ap-
pointing a commission TO supervise the
plans and carry on the preliminary
work Of erecting great public build
Ings, statues and laying out public
parks does not accomplish the best
results.
These commissions are often COM
posed OF laymen-sometimes political
capabilities for the
task imposed are very ordinary.
No matter where Uncle Sans SOL
der or sailor boys 60, he never forgets
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23

their Christmas. When the naval sup
ply ship Celtic sailed for European
waters TO meet the Atlantic feet with
stores for the final lap OF the world
cruise, she will carry. among a host OF
other things, prodigious tonnage or
the great American bird-turkeys-
slaughtered TO make a Christmas holi'
day for the homeward bound blue
jackets. A specially selected supply
OF New England apples and nuts goes
with the turkeys.
No more Sill the omnipresent driei
prunes appear on the daily menu OF
the United states jackies. The navy
department has been so impressed
with the tests OF a new form OF the
fruit, that the old staple will be dis
carded, II is thought, shortly. The new
ration is In compressed form. All
that is necessary In preparing II for
the table Is boiling IN a thick sweet
syrup Tests are now being made
also Of new timed staple-cod steak.
1t Is amazing what an important
part men who have been connected
with the postoffice department played
In the Republican part OF the national
campaign. TO begin with there was
Chairman Hitchcock, who was first
assistant postmaster general. when he
was drafted by the Taft forces. Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General
James T. McCleary achieved one OF
the greatest ambitions OF his life by
again capturing the Republican NOM
ination for congress in the second
district OF Minneapolis. He left tn"
postoffice department and probably
now regrets II for he was defeated.
But short time since a former
popular Official OF the department
Joseph l.. Bfstow, who held the posi-
ton OF fourth assistant postmaster
general, was nominated for United
States senator by the Republicans OF
Kansas
II Is also a matter OF common
knowledge that Secretary of the Treas
ury Cortelyou Is graduate OF the
postoffice department where he held a
clerkship before being made a secre-
tary at the White House by President
Cleveland.
George G.. Thompson resigned the
position OF assistant chief clerk OF the
postoffce department 10 assume the
position of second In command at the
Chicago headquarters OF the Republi-
can national committee.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
THE ESCAPE OF DEFog.

PONTIAC. Mich. Nov. 23.-The
fact that he proved Jolly good fell
low" is responsible for the dilemma
OF deputy sheriff here. Charles De
Foe, OF Pennington, had been arrest
ed by Deputy Spaller on a charge OF
stealing a suit OF clothes. After being
brought here for examination he be-
came quite sociable and invited the
officer To have drink. The beverage
was quite inviting and one drink fol-
lowed another. De Foe, during a mo-
ment of argument among the group
that had gathered. slipped out the
back door. He Is now sought by the
deputy.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
TWO MAY DIE
FROM WOUNDS

CARLISLE, Ill. Nov. 23.-Allie
Alton. aged %, shot John L. Edwards.
aged SO. and George Walker aged 35,
at their homes near Boulder today.
Both are in a critical condition. Alton.
when placed in Jail. said: Il wanted
TO kill FIVE men. but I only got two"
He had been In an insane asylum
once. but was never considered danger
Gus.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
Corner on Whalebone.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Nov. %
Almost all the whalebone In the
world. valued ut a million dollars. will
be stored here by Lewis 4 Son short.
ly. This fortune In whalebone--that
is. the whalebone that Is not used by
whales at present, Is controlled by
Edgar r. Lewis. and the manufactur
ers will have TO pay Lewis price. The
holders believe the whalebone Is
worth s. a pound.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
OLD pErROlTER DIES.

GAYLORD. Mich. Nov. 23.-Mr
John Elliott. 20 years OF age. familiar
~ known as Uncle John to everybody
IN GAYLORD. where he was collector
OF the water ard electric lighting for
the town, is dead. lie was an active
Mason and Odd Fellow and one Of the
old time ship carpenters at the J. p.
Clarks Shipysrd. in Detroit back in
Tho -Oa
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s, ss.ss se: Of &HzZzZx
Dread White Plague
Is Reaping HARDEST
In This Family

DEERFIELD, Mich. Nov. 23.-Fate
seems to deal harshly with the family
OF Vim. Logue. OF this vicinity. Sew
eral years ago he lost bright. prom
Using son by drowning. Little more
than a year ago beautiful young
daughter died from consumption. Now
another daughter Is dead from the
same disease. and the three remain
ing children, two daughters and one
son, are threatened with II.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
oEFlCIAL IN RAID.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Nov. ga
prominent Washtenaw county ofiiclai.
whose name is withheld. was taken in
the raid of the resort which was con-
Quoted by Nellie Mason. on Broadway.
81. Sunday. Twelve other men were
taken to the station. Some OF the
prisoners were permitted 10 go home
upon promise OF appearing in court
today. Several persons were held In
jail TO appear against the Mason wom-
an
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
Senator to Introduce
Anti-Cigarette Bill When
the Legislature Meets

CHARLOTTE. Mich. Nov. Estate
Senatorelect l.. O. Dickinson Is busy
at work preparing AN anti-cigarette
bill which he will Introduce in the
early days OF the session. Dickinson
has long beep an enemy Of the coffin
nails and says he Is very much en-
couraged with the assurances OF sur
port he has received.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-23
BURNS TO DEATH.

GRAND HAVEN. Mich. Nov. %
Mrs. Cornelius Westerhouse was
burned to death yesterday In her home
at Ferrysburg. The victim OF the fire
had lost her husband and son in a
railroad accident sometime ago and II
is believed that she fired the house
during an Irrational moment
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT

Baltimore American: The modesty Of the
Vermont clergyman who says he has
doubled the size of his congregation by
means 0f display advertising in the news
papers is only exceeded by his frank and
cordial appreciation of the saving grace
of printers ink. 3
The CcngregationaIist: No question about
it, precautionary has the center Of the stage.
There was a time when we were all HOT
footed after Institutional methods. Then
the boy problem I0onsed so large as to
dwarf almost everything else. sapient re-
marks about the adofesertt Pc rod came IN
copious measure from the pulpit n plat
form. Then interest Shifted 70 the immi-
grant and everybody wanted somebody else
to do something for him. Now healing by
suggestion is the ecclesiastical talk OF the
day. Thus do the tides Of interest rise and
fan. and doubtless each crescent wave of
thought and feeling carries its due measure
Of refreshment and incentive to the church.
Boston Herald: There are STRINGS
among American PTotestants tending to-
ward abolition of competition. Connecticut
Ccngregationalists have appointed a COM
mittee TO confer with Episeopalians, in re-
spouse to more liberal limitations of posi-
ton defined by lht tNGNnl LAhlgtlH COu-
ference. New England Baptists. In session
in Boston this week. have fully endorsed
the movement for federation of churches.
Word now comes from Philadelphia that,
experimenting the irenie influences of the
Federal Council just held in that city, COM
mittees representative of the Presbyterian
church north, the Reformed church in the
United states and the Welsh Presbyterian
church have agreed to recommend union OF
the three bodies.
Chicago Tribune: Bishop John Lancaster
spalding of Peoria has Issued his farewell
letter 10 his co-workeIs. He has made for
himself a great name in Illinois. His influ-
enee has extended far beyond the borders
Of the commonwealth. As priest, educator.
and wholehearted man he has won friends
in countless numbers. 1t is hard for any
energetic worker 10 give up a place in which
he has brought honor to himself and
strength 10 the cause for which he has
labored. Thc pang Of separation is evident
in Bishop S~palding's last words 20 his long
time associates. But the grief at the clos
ing Of a prosperous ineumbency Of the
bishopric may well be tempered by the
knowledge OF the appreciation OF an army
OF admirers who viii not soon forget his
work-SAJ his words.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

man to a defense in the courts; that
cleaned out the land frauds on the Pa
cihc coast and produced Francis
Heney, who Is now prosecuting graft
ers in San Francisco; that brought
the Beef combine to terms; that ex-
posed the Standard OIL manipulations
and put railroad rebating out of bust
ness, and that has brought practically
every unlawful combination and trust
in the country to a willingness to live
within the law in the future.
Whether or not the presidents in
timation that the congressional re-
striction on the transfer Of the secret
service men was because "the con-
gressmen did not wish themselves to
be investigated" is u~nwarranted, the
supersensitiveness Of the congressmen
calls attention TO the attitude of them
selves and their complaining col
leagues in these other matters in
which our national honor and dignity
are involved. The general public will
never consent to the establishment of
a spy system, such as obtains In Rus
STA, but 1t will resent any effort to i'm
pair the legitimate work Of the secret
service, which has rendered such good
account to the public in the last few
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
SHAPING THE GARNET.

The offer to and acceptance by Sen
ator Knox of the position of secretary
of state under President Taft puts the
construction of the new cabinet well
under way.
Mr.. Taft believes that the work of
the secretary of state will be second
in Importance in his administration
only to his W and has not hesitated
to say that for this responsible posi-
ton the country afforded only two or
three available men entitled to seri-
Gus consideration. In this list he put
Senator Knox first and undoubtedly
regards himself as extremely for
tunate in %persuading Senator Knox to
become his chief associate for the
coming presidential term. Judged by
what he has done so far in public life
as attorney general and as senator,
Mr.. Knox unquestionably possesses in
a high degree the qualifications de-
sired and will be the strong man of
the cabinet even among other strong
men.
With the difficult position of secre-
tary of state out of the way, the grad
ual completion of the new cabinet
may be expected to proceed faster.
The men for two or three other places
are fairly well settled upon and two
or three of the present Roosevelt cab-
met will, doubtless, be retained for
awhile into the next administration.
Mr.. Taft's idea of a cabinet, made up
of the ablest and most influential men
of his party and representative of the
best thought and ability In the coun-
try, is the right idea and he may be
relied upo to apply It practically in
shaping his cabinet within the limita-
lions presented by cabinet possibili-
ties.