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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-31

comprising Vsluall and Interesting Works in the Vars
Departments OF Literature. with Special Collections
WiNEMAkiN 20 be sold at auction Thursday ana
Friday. February and 3, at p M. each day
4 check for $4,000 purportng to be drawn by the
Royal Company and certified, is claimed TO be
forgery All persons warned not 10 negotiate the sane
c. V. BANIA, Cashier
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Gordon's Forbidden Fruit.

The extraordinary palm tree, known
as the Coco de Mer, or double cocoanut,
and considered by the late Gen. Gordon
to be the tree which grew in the Garden
Of Eden, and Dore the fruit of the
knowledge OF good and evil" has at
been reared in the botanical gardens at
Kew, says the London Queen. This
strange plant, which has its home in
the Seychelle Islands, to the north
east of Madagascar, a locality some
what remote from the generally
accepted site of the Garden Of
Eden, is extremely difficult to rear.
The Coco de Mer has very different
method Of growth from that adopted by
the general run of vegetation. The
huge double fruits, fourteen inches or
SO in length, require good deal Of coax
ing to induce them to sent out shoot.
This shoot, too, is very capricious, and
must be carefully tempted to attach it.
self to the soil, which it does at some
distance, often as much as two or three
feet. The shoot then sprouts up like
an ordinary well-behaved plant and the
leaves commence to develop. The large
fbrous fruits, which look like two cocoa
nuts joined together, are frequently
found floating in the sea, and this has
given rise to many traditions; amongst
others, the sailors Of the Malay Pen
insula aver that the fruit grows on a
tree deep down IN the unbelievable
depths of the ocean.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

ecru-colored tulle, which had a
pattern of gold thread through it,
and stood up in large butterfly bows
both in front and behind. The edges of
the bows were surrounded With gold
thread. Low on the rim in front were
placed small bows of the tulle, and
three cream Colored ostrich tips CON-
pleted the adornment.
L know a very swell young matrOn
who wears stunning combination of
black and purple. Her toque is covered
with violets, her coat is black velvet,
and she carries royal purple feather
boa Of immense proportions, and tiny
purple muf, upon which is fastened a
big bunch of real violets. Purple has a
way Of attracting to itself all the light
there is around, and it shines out afar.
When it is worn little more, possibly
1t will be different, but at present the
woman who wears purple proclaims
herself as far as she can be seen as toll
lowing fashions latest. AS she comes
nearer, she often adds the impression
that she does so to the entire ruin. of
her hair, eyes and complexion. Royal
purple is an exacting color and it quar-
rels with any but the two kinds of skin
and hair it suits. One is the very dark
and pale, the other the creamy with
bronze hair. Color in the cheeks is apt
to take magenta hue when set against
purple, and the woman with pink
cheeks who dares a purple veil looks
dreadfully. AS for blondes, they are
unspeakable in purple; with them,
somehow, it is like sugar on oysters. |
don't know why, but the one combina-
ton does suggest the other. Purple is
dangerous color for interior wear, too.
The decoration Of almost any room is
thrown all out of harmony by the pres
ence of purple gown or so, and as for
the hostess who in terra Gotta and blue
room will receive in a purple gown
Yet, it is done, and people are expected
to partake of the refreshments served.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Only a Boy.

speaking of good rife-shots," said
John Hawkins, 81 wore the gray at An
tietam in 1862, and the prettiest shoot
Ing L ever saw occurred on that dav.
There was tall tree on the banks of
the Antletam. ana an old Marylander's
cottage, was situated just at its foot.
i ne Ole man was away; and he had left
l4-year-old boy to take care OF the
family. This boy had managed to climb
up into the forks of this tree. and had
probably been at work on his scheme
several days before the enemies came
up, for when they got on the ground he
had 1ntrenched himself in the forks of
the tree with feather beds, pillows and
holsters, apparently four or five deep.
all around him. He had prepared for q
selge, too, with both ammunition and
food. When the Union army. came
within range, his old squirrel rifle
picked off more subordinate officers in
few hours than the army had lost be-
fore in weeks. No amount of counter
firing did any good. He would get his
old blunderbuss reloaded, and with
close scrutiny you could see it's long
barrel creep out over his improvised
rampant, and as sure as the crack of the
rifle came moan and a dead lieutenant
or other officer would follow.
1.-The Antietam at the point where the
battle was fought is narrow, but it is
very deep, and there seemed really no
way to dislodge the fearfully destructive
enemy, so the Union army actually
withdrew till the artillery could run up
q gun ana train it on the spot. And
will you believe me the young sharp
shooter actually killed two of the gun
ners and wounded third, and almost
produced a panic before he was dis
lodged. He was literally blown to
pieces at last, but not till after he had
created CONSERVATION in the ranks of
the Union army st. Louis Globe Dem
OprNf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Insane over a Law Suit.

The case of the Featherstones VS.. the
Fall River Bleachery was tried recently
in the superior court in Fall River. 1t
was an action Of tort, in which the
Featherstone family was intensely in
terested, and 1t went against them.
A year or more ago son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Featherstone, while
employed in the bleaching department
ofthe defendants works, was careless in
removing reef from fold of cloth,
and his leg was so badly mutilated that
amputatiOn was necessary. The parents
slgnifed their intention of bringing suit
and the management of the bleachery,
feeling that the company was in no way
responsible for the accident, discharged
the father of the injured lad and
brother.
An attempt was made to introduce
testimony to this effect in court, but it
was ruled out. Since the father and
the boys have lost their places, it is
said the family has been IN Strengthened
circumstances, and their future de-
pended upon the view which the Jury
took concerning their claims. A YER
dict was returned for the defendant, and
the plaintiffs left the courtroom greatly
disappointed. The result SO weighed
on the mind Of Mrs. Feather
stone, that her reason gave way,
and during the past few days she
has behaved SO strangely that all exam
ination was necessary. The unfortu-
nate woman was violent when she APP
peared before the physicians, and has
been committed to the asylum in Taun-
ton. The case furnishes fair illustra-
ton of the risks which injured en-
ploye5 take almost daily. Whatever
the merits or dement's of the behavior
of the corporations, few of them will
continue to provide for people who sue
them for damages, and unless the
chances are more than even for recoY-
cry the plaintiffs are apt to suffer when
they institute proceedings at law.-Prov-
ideUce JOur9lOZ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Through Its Bottom.

A lake thirty miles long and twelve
wide, and one of the most beautiful
sheets of water in the state of Sinaloa,
Mexico, has entirely disappeared. 1t
was situated at the foot of the Sierra
Madre mountains in the midst of fer
tile region. There were several earth
quake shocks in that vicinity, and dur
ing one of these disturbances the ma
tives were startled to see the water of
the lake sink into the earth as though
the bottom had dropped out, while
thousands and thousands of fish were
left in the bed of the lake. A large
crevice was found in the bottom through
which the water had disappeared. Evil
IDENTITY the water had found an under
ground outlet to the ocean, through
which the flow of the springs which fed
the lake now passes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

dependently from the outer material,
and is composed of a looselyftting
bodice and skirt which is fastened to
1t. The stuff under the yoke in front is
quite smooth. and the pleats are laid on
separately under the yoke. The lining
is left shorter than the upper material,
and is edged with small kilt pleating
all around. The sleeves have large puffs
at the top, and the very high cuffs are
finished off around the wrists with
rosettes to match the ribbon which is
placed alternately with the insertion.
A similar ribbon is run around the neck
and fastened at the side with a rosette.
Any color can be used in making this
dress, but green or light gray is pretty.
A MADE-OyER GOWN.
Last year, ball gowns made Of pale
silk with a plain, pointed bodice, and
bell skirt were the thing. One mourned
a little because the excessive plainness
involved no extra stuff for remodelling,
but we are all right this year. Don't
rush for the Empire modes or crinoline.
Remodel this old gown first while fash
ion permits. Is it pink? Cover the
skirt with softly drawn pale green
crepe. At the bottom of it, over the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
A SEASONABLE RHYME.

Now what would you think OF trip to the
tropics '''
On ship just as warm}as toast? .
With the moderate nights full Of freside de-
lights
And the sun all day long on the roast?
Aye What would you think of a trip to the
Country e'er dreamed of-some brim- stony
Where a man feels the fire that makes him per-
spire
And leaves him-a grease spot. outlined in
the sand?
1t surely were pleasant to pass from these frigid
And coal-haunted nights to the Warmest of
ClimeS;
But alasl We must. shiver and pile on the
kiver ~.-..'
And keep UP the fire with dollars and Dimes
atlanta COnSttUtiO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

toward a revival of steel petticOats that
some dressmakers, who have up to this
time contented themselves with stiffen-
Ing the bottoms of these new skirts
with crinOline, now find that INSULT
cient. Such a revolution in pett;coats
must certainly lead to a revolution in
furniture, for these new appendages of
costume would be destructive to the in
Vulnerable small articles of furniture
which crowd most rooms nowadays;
and / must admit that they will have
one redeeming point in my eyes if they
lead to the abolition of all the horrid
little rlckety tables, milking Stools"
ETC., with their adornments of cheap
ribbons and cotton velvet, with which
so many misguided people are prone to
fill their rooms, under the deIusion
that it looks artistic.
A mourning gown of WOODEN crepon,
presented herewith, has a full bodice
which is gathered into a point at the
waist. The little Zouave jacket is made
OF finely cut jet, which also forms the
celnture, collar and cuffs. With this
is worn dainty bonnet of Grape, which
has waved border, lined with band
of white crepe. The long veil worn at
the back is not essential. This dress
may be copied in cOlors with very good
effects.
MINIATURE PARTY DRESS.
The yoke of the little dress pictured
is made entirely of lace insertion, with
ribbons run between. These ribbons
are delicate shade Of pink and are
fastened to the lace by herringbone
stitching and at the end of every second
piece of lace small rosette is placed.
The back of the yoke can be either ar
ranged the same as in front, or it may
be gathered in under the collar and
hang in loose folds, but in the latter
case, in order that they may not fall
clumsily, the pleats must be caught in
here and there to the Ioose-ftting lin
ing. If desired, a sash car be worn
with this frock, which should fasten
under rosette either at the side or be-
hind with long ends falling down to the
edge Of the skirt. The lining bangs in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
WOMEN WIDEN.

The clinging skirts and long-waisted
bodices moulding the figure as accu-
rately as possible, with sleeves pulled
high on the shoulders, everything tend
ing to give additional length and Slim
ness to tie person, have given place to
something quite different. Skirts are
now wide and short, trains being only
permissible on full-dress occasions.
Waists are short and round, and the
full pulled sleeves, no longer raised on
of extreme width, which 1 certainly do
not consider graceful or becoming to
the generality Of people. The general
tendency of the fashions at the present
moment is to shorten and widen.
Indeed, such progress has been made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Singular Death from Lockiaw.

At 1rvington, CAL, Alphonso Babb, a
we!l-known farmer, died of lockiaw
under peculiar circumstances. He was
engaged in game of cards when sud-
denly his head began jerking backward
and forward and look of pain came
over his face. In few minutes the
jaws locked and remained rigid until
death occurred. While blowing short
time ago Babb ran a splinter into his
wrist. 1t gave him but little trouble
and soon apparently healed up. But it
was more dangerous than he supposed,
and eventually caused his death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

crepe, put wreath of pink roses and
green leaves. Either cut off the point
of the bodice or wear the skirt over the
point. The bodice is draped very
loosely with the pale green crepe, the
sleeves being soft hanging puffs of it.
The Iooseness of the crepe is confined
at the waist by ribbon bodice belt, as
shown, either of pink or green, as you
like, with rose and a couple of leaves
Mt each knot Of ribbon in the front
Roses and leaves are mixed in with the
bows at the shoulders, and help to give
a full effect. A rose and an end of rib
bon are in the hair, and a rose is tied
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

JOSEPH JEFFERSON is to spend a month
in Chicago next summer, and his hosts
are already making plans for his enter
tainment. AS he is famous fisherman
scheme is on foot to grant him the
privileges of a well-stocked bass pond
in Michigan, only few miles from Chi
cagO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

Here are two handsome ball dresses,
that on the left being an exquisite cos
tune Of ruby velvet with ostrich feath-
er trimming. Its construction is ex-
tremeIy simple. Tbs skirt is cut in the
usual bell-shape, with a moderately
long train, and IS lined with silk. At
the edge, instead of the ordinary bal
ayeuse, it is surrounded with a broad
band Of lace insertion laid on quite
plainly. The upper part of the skirt Is
sewn on to yoke band and gored to
distinctly outline the hips. The bodice
is perfectly tight-ftting and fastens un-
der the arm invisibly with hooks, al
though the lining is hooked down the
center of the front. The left side of the
lining, where the bodice fastens-thatis
to say at the shoulder seam and under
the arms provided with broad band
OF velvet. SO as not to show any gaps
The darts IN front are not made in the
ordinary way, but are carried up to the
top Of the bodice. There are three of
these long darts, in order that the ma
terial may set perfectly plain and close
to the figure, an effect that cannot be
over-estimated in the case Of velvet, or
any other clinglng plain material. The
collar is formed of light green or yellow
ostrich feathers, and is fastened with a
loon-shaped sleeves and a girdle of an
tique silver or coins with pendants all
around complete the costume.
The other costume is lovely ball
toilet for young girl. 1t is of crimped
crepe, with stripes on pale pink
ground, and is accordeon-pleated, so
that the stripes lie quite close together,
and the dress itself is very narrow.
The princess under-dress to this cos
tune is of pink satin, satinette or silk,
to which the upper dress is fastened in
such a manner that both can be seen
simultaneously. There are large double
balloon sleeves, and long tan-colored
suede gloves. The ribbons at the waist
are fastened back and front with large
rOsettes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

settle is not made so big that the ankle
is hidden. The idea of the rosette is to
emphasize the delicacy of the ankle ana
the toe to the sacrifice of the instep. If
you don't happen to have much of an
instep it is just the thing for you.
Shoes for the bedroom are made
slashed down at the sides like the shoes
Romeo wears. They are lined with fur
and the fur shows all around the edges.
Truth to say, they look prettier on the
shelf than when worn, like those dread
full knit things that are SO fascinating to
make and so pretty to look at but which
make ones feet look like frilled hams.
With yard or so of wide lace and as
much narrow ribbon you can fix up any
bodice. Pass the ribbon over the shout
ders, bringing it to point in front and
at the back, either at the waist Or just
below or just above the breast line. Of
course, you run the lace on the ribbon
very full. That makes couple Of ruffle
effects that hang over the shoulder, and
make a bertha in front and a pretty
point behind. If you have made your
points short-Waisted bind your waist in
a loose belt that starts just at the point.
Make great puff sleeves over which the
lace hange and your bodice is quite in
keeping with the present styles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
A CHILD'S DRESS.

The little girl seated in the chair
wears a dress made of cream colored
flannel and trimmed with a Turks h
border. The little gathered Skin: has two
rows of little tucks each. The waist
has tight-ftting lining and buttons in
the back invisibly. The front hangs
lower than the lining and is gathered at
the neck. The back has the same
length, and belt of Turkish trimming
holds the waist and ends in a velvet
resette. There are imitation suspenders
over the shoulders also of the trimming.
Slippers are shown with elaborate
buckles and are further ornamented
with lace. One had big round Rhine
stone buckle that was made the center
of rosette of fine lace fully two fingers
across. Only the toe of the slipper
showed below, and the top of the in
step above. In adapting this fashion,
great care must be taken that the ro-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
PURPLE AN EXACTING COLOR.

The original OF the hat pictured was
in two shades of velvet, stretched over
stiff shape, which was smaller behind
than in front and slightly turned up.
The low crown was surrounded with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

The coolest winter the world ever
knew occurred during the year 1885
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

Your fan should be green tulle with
roses painted upon it. Then surely
your gown is as pretty as ever gown
should be.
If the old dress was green, have the
tulle pink. Ifyellow, a very pale blue
tulle will give an opal changeable effect
of green and yellow and blue. Over
scarlet you may wear black, though the
combination is an old one, and you
should use poppies and black ribbon,
the center of the peoples showing the
black seeding. If you can sew the tulle
thick with ruby beads, you will add to
the effect and make one forget the COM
monness of the red and black combina-
ton.
, 1893-08-23
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