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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
Asked for Prayers and Died,

Al Chandler, a Gnllup \. NJ, livery.
man, called Rev. William Farley to his
house and asked him to pray for him. As
the minister was beseeching for divine
help, Chandler poured poison into dip.
per Of water, drank the mixture and died
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
For Foreign Missions.

The Board Of Missions of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South adjourned ut
Nashville, Tenn, after making an assess
mcnt of $780, 900 for foreign missions.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
Rich Strike of Syiyanite Ore.

A fabulous rich strike of sylvanite ore
was made in the Blueiish mine on Squaw
creek, Bald Mountain, near Deadwood,
s, d., that will run several hundred dol
lars per ton.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
Gao Tank Exploded.

During a storm at Columbus, Ohio, a
falling tree slightly displaced and made a
hole In the gas tank Of the State School
for Predetermined Youths. The gas In
the tank became ignited from lantern
and six men were seriously burned.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
Kentucky Town IL scorched.

The town Of Scbrec. Ia Webster Coun.
ty, Ky, has lost thirteen business houses
and three dwellings by fire.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
National League Standing.
Following Is the standing Of the clubs
u the National Baseball League:

Standing Of Western League.
Following Is the standing Of the clubs
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-16
Now a Matter for Diplomats.

In the Competitor case it can be au-
th0ritatively stated that, at the request
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

is finished at the hem with Il narrow ruflo of
the silk, which only shows two inches. Two
RULES OF the silk, with cream lace insertion
one inch ii width let in Two inches apart pcrren-
dicularlv. are set on above this narrow frill
and are edged with narrow lace points to match
the insertion.
These skirts are worn with handsome dark
gowns or look very pretty underneath the thin
hattsteI or richly colored organdlcs so much
simple gown look quite handsome and up to
date. For pure, unadulterated r~ustling no skirt
made on this or the other side of the water can
compare with the invention Of a smart young
Partsian. II IL AN extra wide skirt made also
of glHCG tafIcta and has very full rUiNcs, about
six inches in width and pirkcd M the edges,
set on nearly up to the waist. The Colors are
red and green. and as the skirt j. practically of
two thickncSScS Il should wear well.
something entirely new IN n white glac6 is
the g0dct skirt, which l. especially appropriate
afternoon dresses. \ piece of the silk a foot
wide Is tucked half way up and down and set
IN at tic bottom; this gives the proper fuluces.
and the bottom. which is finished with rows Of
heavy cords and handsome insertion, il stifl
cncd with huckran. This skirt is also extra
wide, hut width Is the tendency OF all of the
skirts this season. The narrowcst measure
two and a half Yards at the bottom.
\ verS serviCeahle and reasonable skirt Is
perforated embroidery tlounCc, set
on over anotler frill of some solid color or over
hlack. as the pure haser prefers. These skirts
retail ut $3.50 each.
SKIRTS made of striped and figured tatreta and
OF the beaC Persian and Dresden silks
are also much worn. and vary in price from
marked down to S3.+9" up to $50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

been cut out Of the net all over and maline ap
piled by hand with u fine white silk thread
some rare old lace.
What's the price Of that work of art7'
"' A0ni HnV IS ESQ tn0 fTs.o'R i scem possible that d
veil involving so much tedious labor could hC
made, brought from Europe, and sold for that
figures and edge and costs 81, white this butter
cOlQred Brussels net sells for 81 because the
real lace figures and edge are woven In the net.
White wells vary IN price from fifty cents Ia
$40, and when | say white that includes
cream, ecru, and butter color, though the ccrti
Is different from Tie other Culors iuasinuch ~
II has more brown In It., and. Ivy the way. IL
promises to be more fashionable than any
other Light color and Is certainly more be.
coming to more people than dead white or a
The wash v%c!lins5 are unusually pretty this
year. They, are nude Of wash net, and come
in many different styles. On some OF them
the spravS run up. covering the whole face, but
those with the snail figures are less trg ne to
the eyes and decidedly more fetching. while
there i nothing slartlinEly new Ia these wash
wells. | think the designs are prcttiur than they
have been in wears, ant every woman realizes
the value OF wash wells in the summer"
That's every word gospel truth said ono
OF the women. "A wn5h veil II undoubtedly
tho proper thing tu wear with wash dresses.
But what about black wells this season. They
are SO necessary
YES nrd they AFRO %prctticr and cheaper than
ever hcinTr. III" liur black bet wells, glitter.
inL with siuuu.us. are. quite new. The sraa.
giles ar" rr' on w.. hand. Tid one. two, or three
rows, according to ones fancy. can form the
border. They ooh Ike dew drgps caught in
u vUhWCh, and MAKE I'll" complexion look beau
tirul. though som" ladies' complain that they
tins BLACK net Veil win the rrullppd rhruiiin
dot woven IN ana an Ccru lace eIl:c traced IN
this delicate vine, aud This onc with the Gcru
daisy edge.
designs IN solid black, Thcs" are shIucl Neils,
rounding To n point fl the back, and are ca.
lnbl" Of very artistic arrangement. though they
are not go much IN call as the ones with square
ends; Many of the -9lii .hlark NcIls are fin
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
THE FASHION VS. ~ TEILS.
One Secret OF Success for Women Who
Want to Be Always Well Dressed.

"The Model Doh show is all well enough to
/ exhibit spring and summer styles in hats and
gowns" said nne of the young patroncs,cS to
another rs they slipped into a store on Broad
way where only gloves, wells, stockings. hand
kcrchicfS. and silk petticuatS are sold. but it's
the small things that make ones summer
wardrobe n success or failure. and | ALWAYS
spend n great deal of time over the selection of
what | am pleased to call my accessories.
though my husband says bcautifcrs is u
better name, and leave my gown, to tak" care
Of themselves"
II don't exactly understand what YOU
mean answered-thc other, with Il puzzled
pucker between her big dark eyes. "Now. /
always get all of my gowns before | get any
thing else"
"A great mistake" replied her fair haired
friend. IF women only knew il, they would
not need So many gowns if they bought piles
Of accessories. To begin with. I'm going to
get my summer supply of wells TODAY. Show mo
the newest things. that You have" she said to
the manager as he came forward.
You are lust In the nick of time" he an
swered, for I'm just back from Paris, and my
things are rolling in from the Custom House
every hour or so. You want to see wells, | be-
lieve. Well, they We're, never prettier than
they are this season, and there are So many
new things. What is true Of wells, however. Is
true or everything IN the way OF woman APP
parel this season.
"A veil called the TIiEny promises to be the
rage in Paris. II Is made of tine maline,
which is finer and more delicate tlinu Brussels
net, and resembles tho most expensive tullc,
and comes in all culors, black, waite, cream,
blue, green, and brown, Blues and greens arc
the leading oolors in spring millinery on tho
other side. and Of course these Colurs take well
in wells, though nc one color can he said to he
more popular than another. This brown one,
with tiny chenille dots woven In far apart, and
an elaborate edge deliuately traced with a
white silk thread, Is very cobwcb-liko in texture,
and becoming alike To dark and fair women.
brown wells are worn with any colored hat, too.
The blue and white in the same style Is especial
Is bcCumlng to "a dark woman with "A clear,
rich color. Blue IL not so becoming 10 these
very light women with a high color us brown,
black, or white. Another Tzigny in solid
black has chenille dots woven into the lace
border, giving V the effect OF velvet applique.
Some Of the fine maliue wells are elabOrAteiy
decorated with embroidery ola delicate pat
tern. Those come in black and white, blue
and white, hruwn and white, and in the solid
cOlOTs, and sell AT 500 clcG.'
Il like white wells In summer, said the dark
woman. They maze one look so Spanish"
And they make a fair woman look fairer,"
put in the other, as the manager lifted down
big tray filled entirely with white veil.
THE very newest thing in Il white veil Is
this" he announced, holding up fine Brus-
sells net affair that looked as IL a June breeze
would blow It out OF sight. Tiny disks had
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

qrisite design Is put IN over the three plain
taflcta tiounCcs, and Is flushed at the top with
II double quilting of green and lilac satin rib.
bon. This skirt, like all those sent over from,
France, il cut after the new design, which Is
fully four inches longer behind than IN front.
much after the style uf the once pupular dcni.
train, though II does not touch anywhere. Tho
price IL $40, and II Young woman who was eX-
ainining 1t very critically expressed the opin-
ion of women generally when She said:
Any kind ~ thin goods would look heavenly
over such n skirt as that"
one of the best selling qualit ics that n silk
skirt can possess Is that of being able to pro.
duCe u rustic, and heretofore n woman would
stand a whole hour examining and trying first
one and then another. until she found one with
the proper swish. But this Is no longer urCrs-
sary. for the new Frcn"h glact tatrctas can he
heard from the top of the house to the bottom.
or from one end uf the .onS hall TO the other.
One especially beautiful skirt is made OF u
green and magenta in Chang"ahle effect. and
has II deep knifc-plaitch tlOuucr Of white linen
hRtiste of fine quality. with alternating bands
OF GCru lace insertion and OF 10 silk let in. I'm
other Il made of n BRIGHT green and very rich
dark hcliOtrope changcable glacG ~tatTetn, and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
SILK EN- P~ETTICOITS.
The Latest Designs Imported from Paris
and the Attractive swish They Give.

by the rustic of their pcttiCoats ye shall
know them" said the sorgcant-at.arms of n
certain women's club the other day as the
members tripped in by twos and thrces. and uu.
consciously sho spoke u great truth. For what
can call up such visions of feminine daintineSs
as the swish.swi-h Of silken undcrskirts?
Every woman. old and young, rich and poor,
loves that s~ound-thu frOli-JrUg rs tho French
people call IL.
1T sounds rich on other people," says ono.
"And II makes II woman feel rich TO hear II
on herself" adds another.
However this may be, one thing Il certain.
Every woman nowadays, 40 matter how limit,
cd her income, considers her wardrobo very
incomplete without at least one r%ustling silk
pctticoat, ana the woman who can own IA
dozen or more Is indeed to he onvied. Never
n the history NJ modern dress have silks been
so beautiful as now, and, AS an immediate re.
suit, silk pettlcouts are more elaborate in de.
sign than ever before. An importer Just re-
turned from Paris shows some specially ex.
quisito ones, many of them being quite full
and stin enough 70 stand alone.
One Is made OF satin broCade, having a pearl
ground covered with sprays OF lilac and law
endsr hydrangeas and delicate green leaves re-
sembling In color those which first unfold in
spring. The bottom is finished with a narrow
runie of lilac taifeta. Over this Is a full wide
frill Of green. and over this come, another
hounce OF the lilac. several inches Of each show
ing. A full hounce OF Venetian Lace OF ex-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

ance cannot do better than study the arrange
ment Of her hair. The accompanying sketches
will show how Dame Fashion intends the hair
to be arranged during the reign of fluffy, thin
gowns. With the pompadour couture the fair
hair forms a sort OF aureole in soft wavy puffs.
with only one stray love lock as a relief. while
at the back lie q softly twisted narrow coil be-
tween two side combs: the head with the
hand bandelette parted and dressed low on the
forehead aud caught at the back of the
head. where the hair Is twined into . series
Of coils. reaching almost to the crown.
Last of all, but by no means least, is an ideal
couture for n woman who has said farewell to
her youth. Nothing Is so becoming AS gray
locks s~kilfully treated. and that is why in tho
olden times even the youngest and fairest
powdered their hair or wore white wigs to en-
nance their beauty. In the couture illustrated
the softly waved locks arc parted in the centre
and drawn up high at the sides, where the side
locks are divided from the coil and twisted
back by side combs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
BELLE Boyd In Court.

NONTr".IURN, Ala. March H.. Belle Boyd,
the Confederate SPY, WIS hOnOTnblv acquitted
before Justice :, rcWs here to day Of grand lar
Ccry. ~ COY. Jones defended her, this being
Gis first appearance in Magistrates Court In
tW"nty wears, il if stated.
The facts were HAT recently a little theatre
cal company stranded here. Belle BOYD was
the head o. the aggregation, and, leaving their
trunks a. the M.rruaut>' Hotel rs security for
Uupaid board. they departed. The company
was lcorpanized at TailadrGn and had GbSN
r'avirg some days when the uruprlctOrs OF
the Mcr 'Eants' Hotel took occasion 10 examine
the c~outcuts ~ the trunks, aud. claiming tn
md hall II dozen towels and nRpkinS belonging
to the hosiery among them, caused the arrest
of the eK-COnfrdeTatc >py aud two OF her COM
pans an a change - grand larceny.
EN-GoN. JoQCs pleaded clOgurntly for their
aCQEittal, and the Justice discharged them
the defendants that the action "gS taken to en-
force the pay meut uf the board bill.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

with = skirt Of plain string-colored batlsta. II
is slashed open 10 show a pink silk underneath.
The slashings are edged with ecru lace. The
sleeves NJ quite tightly over the shoulders and
the upper arm, and are formed Of lace-edged
embroidery on pink silk. Just above the elbow
there is a huge pur Of plain batiste, and the
sleeve is tight below the pufTs to the wrist.
where It Is finished with a cuff Of silk covered
with embroidery, edged with lace. The collar
turns over a bright pink satin ribbon and is
finished on either side with n pink satin bow.
Another pretty batiste gown has n smart
jacket formed Of embroidered batisto. 1t Is
tight-ntting, cont-shaped In the back. The
lightly draped scarf that crosses in front and Is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

One very chic style for those who still find
the bangs most becoming is to dress the hair
high in front and leave the sides almost plain.
while the back is arranged in coils and twists
which fall low on the neck. For "A fair-haired
woman the hair is Curled high in front and
slightly waved at the sides, while from the
loosely twisted back two little curls fail on the
neck with exceeding pretty effect.
In tho last costume illustrated, black satin Is
the material employed to make the coat. The
sleeves are immense. and full from the shoulder
to the elbow, but quite tightly fitting from ell
bow to wrist, where they are finished with stiff
ened frills OF finely pleated black mousseline de
sole. The box pleats on either side In front
hang gracefully, the fulless being held in place
by jetted ornaments, while the throat is finished
with a full frill and jabot OF the mou-sellne de
sole, There are pleats At the back ALSO, while the
lining OF the coat is a delicious shade OF pink.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
ATTIRE FOR EASTER
The Latest Manifestations of
Spring Fashions.
SKIRTS FOR FAIR CYCLISTS.
Chic Costumes for Those Who Still
Hold Aloof from Boomers.

New Ideas In tho PersisteutIy ropu,.-
blouse Women Apparently Contented
with skirts as They Are az Present
Great Variety In the Hats OF the Season
Dainty Gowns for Sprips Wear Con-
structcd Upon Novel Models Gre ation-
Of Bstirte-A smart Paris Co-tume-RI
cycling Costumes for women In which
Elegance, Comfort. and Usefulness Are
Sought Ways In witch Dame Fashion
Intends the Hair shall Be Arranged
During the Season orThin. FLUFFY Gowns.
The persistently popular blouse lives on, TO
the comfort and convenience OF women. Blouses
for the approaching season are OF beautiful EN-
broidered batiste and muslin, made over deli
cate shaded silks. The silken fabrics. used In
the shirt waists, that cost anywhere from 80
cents to 50 a yard, are decidedly useful. for they
wash perfectly and never wear out. With re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

An excellent cure for hoarsenees is to roast a
lemon until it Is soft all through; do not allow
II to burst. While >tih hot cut II piece from the
end and fill the lemon with a much granulated
sugar as it viii! hold. Then eat it while hot.
1t is sometimes convenient TO remember the
following items of cooks measurement:
Uno pint Of liquid equals one pound.
Two gus OF llGu!h max" one cupfu.
-Four t"PspnnntulsN make one Tablespoonful.
Two round table spoontuIs OF -four Will weigh an
ounce.
Half a pound Of butter Will make one Gun.
ruur cups of -four mako one pOurl.
TWO cups oi granulatnt sugar make ono pound, but
in powdered SrgHr IL will take tive AMI half cups TO
make one pound.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
At Vantine's.

II light hair mattress over the springs. This
may be covered by u couch rug thrown over il
Or 10y haN ing II plcated valance of velour or
haildsoinc tapestry, with an inch wide head
ing seNed To the upper edge Of the springs. and
the sumo material. When needed for a bed it.
can readily lc turned on the other side. with
plenty ui som pillows this will make q hand
some ~ well a. convenient piece OF furniture.
\ little s~rltpetro added TO the water in
which cut flowers arc put Will keep them fresh
Il INN. illuu
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22
At Vantine's,

cover and repack with ice and salt and lot the
trcam stand two hours AZ least to ripon.
For banana salad. peel one orange and 70
move, the white part. slice the orange. and lay
the, slices in n shallow dish, peel six bananas
and cut them In thin slices and Law over the
orange. Make u dressing Of four tablespoon
nus uf powdered sugar, one of marnschino, tive
81, champagne. ana one gill of sherry wine,
When the sugar is dissolved pour the dressing
over The fruIt and put in Il cold place for one
hour before serving,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

comfortable. aud so stick to the skirts. even II
they travel a few miles less. Some pretty
cycling skirts are shown in the illustrations.
The suit OF tan colored cloth, trimmed a la
militairo, with brown braid, is very Inspiring
for = long spin. Another suit is of brown cloth.
opening over a bun vest, fastened with Gile
buttons. The little cutaway coat is fastened
across the chest with three horn buttons, and
the same buttons are used for the skirt that
opens on the left side.
IIThese two are very chic suits, but not so SER
viceable for real worth as the other two of
tweed and serge. The tweed suit is made with
the new skirt and closely lifting coat, both blind
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

To bronze a plaster OF Paris figure. cover it
with a thick coating Of shellac varnish.
Wien this is dry mix some bronze powder with
the varnish and Apply to the figure, then cover
with another coat of clear varnisll.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

loosely knotted at the waistband is OF soft silk.
The sleeves have three bands of embroidered in
sertion above the elbows just below the puff.
The smart Paris gown OF dark olive green
cloth illustrated has n full skirt and II charming
little coat bodice cut with zouave fronts and ar
ranged with n pleated and cascnded jabot of
red and green checked silk. This jabot falls
apart and shows a white silk undervest with "A
narrow pleat down the centre covered with an
ivory colored guipure. The fulness OF this silk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

gard to skirts. they are at a standstill: that is.
all seem to be content with the full gored skirt,
which is graceful and easy to walk in. The
hats among which women may choose are cer-
tainly the creations of some very active brain,
for no two are alike. Most of them are loaded
with flowers. Osprey aigrettes are in greater
demand for spring and summer hats than they
were during the winter, especially the ecossais.
which are shaded in n peculiar fashion. Some
of the hats are covered simply with green
faslarge. There Ia q serious attempt to bring
back the broad strings to the hats and bonnets,
but 1t seems IA rather difficult task. One Of the
imported models has broad moir6 ribbon strings.
and no other trimming but n double Alsatian
bow richly embroidered. by the way, moirG is
being resuscitated. and people will no doubt re-
turn to their old love of it..
One great fluffy hat of pale mauve tulle has
cloudlike ~putllnEs OF tulle and mauve feathers
rising high on one side. is fastened with a dia-
mond buckle. and has at the back . huge bunch
of creamy white roses. Another better hat.
made with n quantity shaped brim and high
flowing Gro m of drawn white tulle. 10
trimmed with misty folds of black and
white tulle. Out of the mist rise a tall,
black ostrich feather and a bunch OF
white aiGrettes. Under the brim on the right
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

A little ~saltpetre added to the water In which
cut flowers arc put Will .ecp the flowers fresh IA
long time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

side is a bunch OF pretty roses with their
shaded green leaves. The ~chapeau Lamballe
Is of pale green tafeta glace, with "A wide pulled
crown and II gathered brim, and is In shape al
most a counterpart OF the hat the unfortunate
Princess wore. 1t Is yelled entirely with black
tulle. Two punches of white roses are placed
in the back. and in front on the right side
stands a bunch OF black ostrich feathers. A
chic hat for light mourning is a Trianon shape
turned up very much Mt the back. with a series
of puffings of black tulle surrounding the
crown. and two lrlse jetted wings up in front.
The canvas gown ilrst illustrated Is of black.
Tho skirt is novel and attractive. A gored sec
ton from the knees down is outlined with a
piping Of black satin. The bodice is OF hya-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-22

To extract the Juice from al onion, cut tn
onion in hal. and press il aERinst and move j
slowly over Crater. The juice viii run of til,
point of the CRATER.