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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

f. handsome costume, as a PAIR OIL
y tennis shoes under avelvetsuit.
Nobody thinks of carrying a leather
handbag anyway except for the most
businesslike of purposes. and even the
leather bags are apt to have the long,
graceful cord handles which are loop
ed, knapsack fashion. over the left
shoulder.
These fanciful bags and reticules
with their graceful handles are fea-
ture of modern dress and no costume,
smart in itself, is really correct unless
accompanied by a reticuIe in match
ing or harmonizing coIoring. Many
of the fashionable mi1liners supply
these bags with their hats. and often
huge, soft muffs matching hat and bag
are included in the set of belongings.
Nothing more picturesque and pleas
ing has been seen in many a year
in woman's dressEtnan the graceful
reticule; and no feminine belonging
is so typically feminine as this big,
fashioned pocket-substitute, slung
on cords and tricked out lavishly with
embroidery, beading. fringe and other
ornamentation-
The afternoon bag differs somewhat
from the affair carried with the the
alter or opera costume for evening.
The afternoon bag must have a bit
more dignity than the frivolous even
ing affair and it must be built of
darker, more substantial materials. It
is used with the calling and tea Co.'S
tune, the matinee or luncheon gown.
the bridge frock, or any other semi
ceremonious afternoon costume. In
side will be carried miladi's handker-
chief, vanity trinkets, carfares, coin
for needed tips, theater tickets. mem
crandum pad and pencil and all the
other little needfuls which a woman
jumbles together in one receptacle.
The bridge reticu1e will have a special
inner purse, easily opened for gold
pieces: for fashionable women rarely
play the great international game for
nothing, or merely for the prizes
which satisfy bridge devotees of
small communities.
All the new reticules partake more
or less of the strong Oriental infu-
ence which is affecting dress just now.
Even the shapes OF the bags are
Oriental and follow the outlines of
the curving designs IN Oriental en-
broideries and printings. East Indian
colorings, rich and subdued, combined
with gold and silver embroideries and
fringes, make these bags works of
art and many of them are very high
priced indeed-far beyond the reach
Of the average woman. There are,
however, charming bags built Of vel
vet. or made from bits of old Chinese
embroidery and mounted on effective
yet not costly frames. which are mod
erately priced. A pear shaped velvet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
FOR THE WOE MISS

"LWAYS have at least one decollete
or roundabout frock for the
baby girl just getting out of long
skirts. A we'll known photographer
of small children says that a child
never looks so well in a picture If its
frock covers it's chest and that it is
impossible to use a makeshift, for the
difference in a turned-back and a
carefully cut-out line invariably shows
and spoils the effectiveness of the
photograph. Also the sleeves of the
wee woman's frock should be short
and puffed and show the upper por-
ton OF the arms and the garment
would best be absolutely plain, but of
the sheerest and finest of linen. Miss
Baby's hair-if she has an appreciable
amount-should be parted straight
from the brow back, for that lends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
eAF%Is&Ic BoS<5. ~
ATIa11oo1 EG1cZAo0tg

bag of this sort is made of black
velvet lined with emerald green satin
and trimmed with dull gold cord
couched to the velvet with green silk
threads A fringe of black chenille
with small tassels falls from the lower
edge of the bag and the handles are
of braided black cord. Inside is
cardcase of black velvet lined with
the brilliant green silk. This bag is
smart and in not too gaudy effect
for a quiet taste. and is priced under
fifteen dollars. Quite the reverse
so far as cost is concerned-is the
embroidered bag pictured. This bag
is made from a strip of rare old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
EDICT AGAINST HATPINs.

D ERLIN'S police president has is
IN sued an edict against long, I'M
~ protected hatpins. This came
after an unsuccessful appeal to the
women of the city to lay aside the
pins. When the appeal was made,
after several serious accidents had oc-
CURED, little attention was paid 1t by
the fair sex. Then came the edict.
The strong measure states that any
woman who infiicts an injury upon
another person with her unprotected
hatpin will be liable to serve two
years in the penitentiary, pay a fine
of over two hundred dollars and dam
ages to the injured person amounting
to fifteen hundred dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Oriental embroidery combining green.
orange and gold on a black ground,
with touches of salmon pink in the
flowers and plumage of the bird. The
frame of the bag is of dlagree gold
and the lining is pale yellow satin.
This beautiful imported reticule cost
its possessor almost fifty dollars, not
including the duty charged by the
Customs.
Expensive also but exquisitely beau
tiful enough to warrant their high
price, are the suede bags designed
for bridge use One Of these bags is
distinctly Oriental in shape. and is
made of taupe colored suede on an
arched frame of dull gold set with
sunken pearls and amethysts. At
either side of the bag straps of deep
purple velvet pass under ornaments
of the gold, amethysts and pearls
The smaller bag Is oblong In shape
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Notes and Novelties.

expression and character to the in
fantile features and brings the shape
OF the eyes into prominence.
FOR THE LAVENDER LUNCHEON.
:" T this season OF the year when
FL grapes are at their perfection.
y the canny housekeeper gives a
lavender luncheon and serves the
most delectable ice-cream colored
beautiful violet shade with the purple
grape Juice. The ice cream has a
delicate. elusive flavor which after
bit one realizes is grape Juice. but very
few of the luncheon guests viii be
able to guess what produced the love-
ly lavender shade in the ice-cream.
Lavender icing for cake may also be
produced with the grape juice.
Use salt and water to clean willow
furniture. Apply with brush and rub
dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07


green cord with slides of silver.
A new bridge bag Is made Of now
cred Dresden silk and is in the shape
of a huge tobacco pouch with the
lowe, edges rounded instead OF square.
There is a trimming Of narrow gold
gimp all around the sides OF the bag
and the lining OF pale colored satin
shows at the top where the pouch is
drawn up on long gold cord handles.
There Is a clever secret about this bag
which IS discovered when the affair
is examined closely. The bag por-
ton extends down only five or six
inches. the two sides of the pouch be-
low this hanging separately like the
sides OF one OF the big run mum.
Turn up one flap and you discover q
shirred pocket containing powder pun
and rouge stick for the lips. Under
the other nap Is a round mirror set
into the lining under a quilting OF
ribbon.
A very convenient type Of matinee
bag IS illustrated in another photo
graph today. This bag is made OF
Oriental embroidery over a concealed
frame and the side gussets OF bro
caded velvet give, great roominess 10
the interior OF the bag. This bag
has cord handles which may be lOoped
over the shoulder. or the reticulo
may be carried in the hand as indi-
Gated in the picture. Bags OF this
sort and size are being shown In en-
bossed leather, with birds and now
ers. very Oriental In effect. done In
various colors. The colors always
harmonize with the deep tones OF the
leather and these bags are very hand
some. and a change from the en-
broidered fabric reticules which are
becoming so familiar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

and Is very dainty In style. 1t Is
made of reseda green suede and the
frame is dull gilt inset with sunken
pearls. The fringe OF small silver
beads is tipped with larger beads of
gilt. The handles Of this bag are OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

E TRIM leather handbag is as
out of place, nowadays, with
handsome costume, as pair of
y d tennis shoes under avelvetsuit-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-23
NEW CHURCH
IS DEDICATED

The dedication services Of the new
Methodist church were held yesterday
morning. The congregations and min.
listers Of Central Union and the Chris
ton church Joined in the services,
and the attendance was very large.
The service opened with an organ
prelude, which was followed by the
hymn, Il love thy kingdom Lord"
Then came the Apostles creed, follow
ed by prayer of Doctor Wadman. The
beautiful anthem, "Santate Domingo
in c, was sung by the choir and then
came an Old Testament lesson read
by the pastor, and the Gloria and a
New Testament lesson, read by w. B.
Oleson, secretary of the Hawaiian
board.
The male quartet from the Central
Union Church rendered Garrishs
still, still with thee Doctor Scud.
der then spoke words of greeting for
the members Of the Central Union
| Church
A hymn was sung by the congrega-
ton and then Bishop Hughes delivered
his address. His text he took from
the fourth chapter Of st. Luke and
part of the sixteenth verse: "And as
| his custom was he went into the syna
| oopun IN the Sabbath dav"
These words" the bishop said, ere.
veal that Jesus Christ was in the habit
of being a regular church goer Why
l referred to this was that | might
show you that the best person that
ever lived on earth was in the habit
of going to church on the Sabbath.
l presume that no one, speaking hum
anly, ever read men with a truer in
stinct than the Lord and that no one
was ever more convinced of the i'm.
perfectness of the Jewish Church
Jesus Christ went to the leaders and
chided them. He scorched His way
through twenty-five verses of scripture
loaded with blistering sentences and
these He laid on the hearts of the
Pharisees. But Notwithstanding this
He did not leave the m. His attend
ance far from being sporadic was g
customary thing and He was found
there when finally came that period
which occurs in the lives of all meI
at some time or other, when they are
asked why they have acted in this
manner, and He replied that He mus
be amongst those Of His Fathers
house. There is a reason for follow
ing this reasoning of the Lord and
Master, for if you are not habitua
church goers then so far as that goe
you are unlike the best man that eve
lived on earth and whose example
the perfect example"
After the sermon, Bishop Hughe
proceeded with the dedication cere
mony, in which he was assisted b.
Doctor Scudder, and Messrs Ebersol
and Oleson.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-23
SUGAR FRAUDS Of
LONG TRAINING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-"When
the grand jury now investigating the
sampling of sugar at New Orleans fin
ishes it's work it will be found that
there have been going on for at least
thirteen years"
This statement was made today by
an official of the customs service, who
said that all the suspected frauds
would be found in the sampling of
sugar and in the polariscopic tests
which determine the saccharine con-
tents, upon which the importer pays
duty.
An investigation of alleged draw
back" frauds at San Francisco is also
imminent. A preliminary investiga-
ton has furnished evidence which
leads Treasury official to believe the
frauds there will eclipse those at New
York which the American Sugar Re-
filming Company recently offered to set.
tie for 100000.
Evidence collected by the customs
service is said to show that the gov
eminent has for years been paying
drawbacks" on Philippine sugar
which came into the United States
duty free, was used in the preserva-
tion of California fruit and later ex-
ported as sugar imported from Java on
which duty had been paid.
Several special Investigations into
the operations of the sugar trust in
California have been conducted during
the year, the principal of which were
the trust" inquiry of Special Agent j..
R. Knapp in April and May, and the
weighing" inquiry of Special Agent
H. H. Waters in September and Octo-
Der. The results of these inquiries
developed no evidence to show any
customs frauds here according to lat
err official reports from Washington.
Collector of the Port Frederick s.
Stratton declared last night that he
has letters from Washington compli-
menting him on the clean record of his
department on the sugar duty collec'
lions and his method of counter-check'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-23

Ing has received the commentator OF
the officials at the capital
There is no possibility OF any
drawback frauds having been com.
mitted In San Francisco" he said last
night The first reason is mat near.
ly all Of the sugar imported Is used in
home consumption, and secondly, the
new counter-check system established
here makes such frauds impossible. |
have been informed Of the results Of
the recent investigations here, and
know that no frauds Of such character
have been uncovered"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-23

The American Hawaiian steamer
Missourian sailed yesterday for Salina
Cruz, via Kahului and Hilo. The yes
sci proceeds to the two island ports
mentioned to complete loading and
when she leaves for Salina Cruz she
will have about twelve thousand tons
of sugar on board, as well as a large
consignment Of pineapples.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-01-23

Fine Job Printing, star Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
Their Heroes and HerOineS

We have selected these the best books of the year,
and in describing them have endeavored to give brief
synopsis of the characters and story rather than to
praise them Individually They are ALL great books;
books of intrinsic merit; books worth while un-
doubtedey the greatest list of extremely good books
one season ever produced. You can make no mistake
in any of them We recommend you to read them ALL,
or better still, OWN them ALL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
The Money Moon
By Jeffery Farno[

George Belew, young. big, square" in
all ways adopts the third OF the four
proper courses suggested by his valet
for those crossed In love. and begins 10
walk-and walk alone-which takes him
out of London into the sun-kissed English
farm OF Dapplemere, where he meets
Small POrges. most adorable OF little
boys. and quaint "Old Adam" Mr. Cas-
s.lis Of the glistening teeth. and last,
and yet first OF all, lovely Aunt
Anthea HS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
The Fruitful Vine
BY Robert Hichens

This novel has for its setting modern
Rome with Its Incompatible memories.
IT'S intensely interesting society. Its
asis IL the Unsatlsned longing for chill
oren on the part or a mutually devoted
couple. What effect this want has on
then, how through strength weakness
blindness, circumstances, good and evil
lhelr lives are made, 10 told IN a story
that Is profoundly moving. StN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
The Iron Woman
By Margaret DeLand

a tale OF Spiritual struggle and deem
human emotion told in a simple. ouiet
style. Youth is pictured I'm ali lis tender
ness and passion; its foolish obstlnacy
and generous impulsiVeness The "iron
woman owns and operates the iron
works which is the principal Industry in
Mercer, little city not far from old
Chester. illustrated NR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
Mother CGrey's
Chickens
BY Kate Douglas Wiggin

This is the story of a critical period
IN the life OF a naval officers family.
IN which the love and tact and example
OF Mother Carey lead her four children
to adapt themselves to the conditions Of
OF their father, Readers OF all ages
and all tastes will love Mother Carey
ana sympathiZe In the trials and rejoice
brood. N.2j
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10

LETlTlA CARRIER faYsAs ~ 3
Lettla loves mystery. q adventure IS
breath to her nostrils.1 Romancer she
scorns at but secretly edores. Once on
the trail. her high bred heart Is
appalled, by no terrors. deferred not by
decorum. In detecting n crime she makes
the police look like plugged nickels She
skates rings around a seheming poll
tcian, unltes estranged loves and with
the aid OF a green kimono connives at
midnight elopement
10 great pictures by Howard Chandler
Cnf1Sty. Al *
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-10
Z EItAIRB from My Lady OF Doubt
MeLady OfDoubt
By Randall Parrish

Whether my lady be Troy or Rebel,
she Is first OF all a woman all fiery
loyalty to the cause of her kinsfolk--
yet enough a woman hat when youhE
Major Lawrence come, unheralded into
her life, IL matters little that he is one
Of General Washingtons officers, and
therefore her enemy, she helps him in
a time Of dire need and ends with an
Alonzo Kimball. 80 : N-3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
A f'IsIT..

Apfil Is tho fourth mouth Of tho
year. and received it's niLtnc from the
Romans who called it "Aprilis." This
word means to open. ana was so called
because II is the month of opening
buds. April Is held :acrcd to Venus.
the roman goddess OF spring ana love.
Tho FIRST day OF April is called
April Fools Day, because iii ancient
times feast was held on this day,
which WAS 30 foolish. II was called by
the people OF Western Europe ..rhc
Feast of tho Fools" Hs#
In April the flowers. trees ana grass
begin TO I'D. The birds begin to chirp
among the young leaves and buds OF
the trees. Inc vIoiels with their littlt:
hearts OF gold arc also scc,, pccping
through the grass. am sure every
ono has heard the old saying, April
showers bring May flowers April is
surely mar. Of spring because in
this MONTH
"Sprine, with that nameicss patnos in
the air,
Which tiwclls with all things falr.
SPRING. with her golden suns and sill
Yer rain.
Is with us once again"
The story, hut not tic poetry, com !.
posed by EVELYN ~. DYKE,
2Sl3 Washington Avenue, Newport
News. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
- VISIT TO TREE LAND.

Al the subjects bowed low and pre-
sentcd the children who kuclt before
her and kissed her hand
Long have We waited for visit
from YOU, Edith and lack. VIC arc
glad and proud TO nave you visit our
beautiful domain said her majesty,
in silvcry voice.
I'VE Just love 10 como to sec YOU
dear queen. cried impulsive Edith,
throwing her arms around tho queen.
Y Queen Star called for AN attendant
and ordered her to get the children
ready for the banquet that was to be
given in their honor
Having on crean suits they were
soon ready. Edith had wreath or
forget nots on her short. fair curls
and Jack had wreath Of English
daisies on his dark curtis. M
Edith and Jack were escorted TO tho
banquet hall by the queens especial
guard. and were seated In a bower or
beautiful pink and white roses
Everything was gotten from Tree
Land that was served al that banquet
There were cherries. strawberries and
honey; there werc honay cakes ana
maple sugar and dew. served in leaves.
flowers and acorn cups.
The children said The banquet was
the grandcst they had ever been TO,
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves
After what seemed like an hour-rcally
minute Ia Tree Lnnd--thc children
remembered that they had been sent
on an GRAND. Amid farewclIs and In
Nitations TO como again, the children
left Tree Land. But they visited Queer,
star and the Tree Land folk often
after MARY ANDERSON GILLIAN.
200 South Jefferson Street. Peters
burg. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
TIIE COUNTRY Gill.

once there was little girl named
sue she lived IN Il yellow house with
M''lic columns. Sho would get very
lonesome sometimes. One day sht
%en, hahing IN The river With her little
nn.idoE- soon as she got thoro her
ltttlc dog fell ill., oh. how sho did
cry, and her little do5 bark. But ala
az ms CRYING and barking do any
long time after she saw that her
~ lc dog had swan 10 an island. Then
rhcn she tool, on her shoes ana
:.'pchinEs aud wadcd To the ISLAND,
gr'hbing her little dog In both arms
'hfn sir PM on hnr shoes and stock
lhSs and soon reached home. WI
w NANCY NJ. LYME
widow GroNc. OrnnSo county, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
THE BAnNrARp nALL..

MIR Red Rooster had good news TO
tell. There was TO he ball in the
barnyard of SI,Arc Jones. lilo spcnt
the whole day writing invitations. He
sent one to the Plymouth Rock fam
lily. one to Tho "SpccklcL Sisters" FOR
That Was what tho bantam called
themselves. and even one 10 GRANDPA
Lcghorn and his family. Grandpa Leg
horn was considered the worst thief in
the village. but that did not matter
now. The ball was to he her! Satur-
day night when all OF Squire Jones's
folks were asleep. When the nuci-
cnce had gathered. Professor Red
Rooster opened tho program with n
thrilling speech. saying that nc was
not afraid of Squire Jones and ali OF
the people. and he wass chccrcd for
his bravcncss. Dancing came next
and Grandpa LeEhorn cut n Jig so
hard that he came very near getting
his head busted MS Professor RED
Rooster said. After refreshments were
served. which consisted OF corn. oats
and water. they commenced telling
jokes. and Grandpa Lcghorn cackled
so loudly that 1t woke up Squire Jones
and lie ended their mcrrimemt quickly.
original. BY WALKER BEAt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
Editorial and Literary Department
LURE or THE DESERT.
c.oEL6ER

y SONG was sung OF the Golden West,
II stirred u note III a b0yiSh breast
Ills heart was fun and ready to go
Into the sunsets western glow.
And he left behind all he loved best:
ne haa heard song Of the Golden
But tho sun shonc hot on the barren
plain.
And the fever surgcd to his aching
brain. nj
lie longcd for tho touch OF his moth
cr's hand,
To walk once moro In tile meadow
land
And all at once he is home again.
Forgot Is the desert. The fever and
pain.
Tho light from tho window shines full
and bright
Into the cool and silent night.
Father. mother sister. ALL
lie heard them whisper; he heard them
lie has entered in nj the open door,
But the light goes out ana he secs no
more.
And Tie desert around him. bare and
white.
Stretches into the coming night.
lie thought OF those he had left be-
hind.
And his aching eyes with a mist arc
blind
lie opened wide the cabin door
And started across the plnin once
moro.
And the dcscr, cried again and again,
Son o. mine. come back again.
But he needed not tho deserts call.
Nor the coyotes cry in the nountai:,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

H
Wolf was a great big Newfoundland
dog. Ills little mistress was little Mar
Earct Stewart of seven summers. Mar
garet had a head OF little brown
curls and large brown eyes that never
missed anything that was to be seen.
Altogether she was beautiful chiid
Her father and mother lived in 81 SUI
burban homo threc-quarters OF a mile
from tho city of Philadelphia. In the
winter they lived in I'hiladclphia
Margaret never left The House unless
Wolf was nj her side. Her mother
would send sho and Wolf down the
street to tho store, Margaret carrying
the note and Wolf tic basket. II any
dogs would come mp and try 10 get
anything out OF tho basket Wolf would
sit ii down and light tho other dog
Cor doEs), and then so back and get
tho basket and go running along homo.
Original. FLORENCE RIjN.
1913 Porter Street. City.