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The herald., 1897-01-31
RIBBONS FOR GOWNS
rASITION rs FRIENDLY TO THE
POOR IN PURSE.
BIG SLEEVES CONFINED
Wrinkled Sleeves Beautity Their
Arms-Strapped Down to smaller
Proportions.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-At this time OF
the winter dinner and ball gowns begin to
show wear little, and in many cases 1t is
necessary to freshen them up in order that
they should do duty for the remaining week
boforo Lent. At this juncture the ever
blessed rihbas comes forward to help, and
this year more than ever trimmings Of rib
bon are in style, and the newest gowns
nave smart httls bows and rosettes. while
satin girdleA are to be seen. One novel
waist which has not been remodeled; but,
on tho contrary. just made, is of black ne.
trimmed with cerlse satin ribbon a finger
width. An immese bow is put on the LETT
shoulder. the end of which Is crossed over
the Dust, and then goes around tho back Of
the waist and fastens In front, looking
like an order and a girdle combined The
erect OF the cerise on the black Is hand.
some. ana Is further enhanced by two sn,al,
rosettes Of this same ribbon, one of which
10 put lust at the armholrs on the right
SIDE ana the other in the hair, which last
little scheme makes the whole thing more
trast.
The bows Of velvet ribbon ara also much
used made on the bias and tied in odd little
triangular bows. They are perched on the
snouioer and also put in rosette style
directly IN the front Of the waist. There
are never any floating ends any more.
rnose are quite out Of date, but the ro-
t" eu euo pIds poW6 nave evidently
sntereo on long and successful career.
STUDIED CARELESSNESS,
When there is a lace bertha on the low
nccked gowns the ribbons are so placed as
10 apparently catch 1t up on the shoulder
ana also where the waist Is fastened in
!ront. Wniie 1t looks careless, In reality
1t Is quite studied. for an inch out of the
way would make all the difference in the
desired look of style. Light blue. the Diff
ferent shades OF heliotrope of green and of
cerise are the favorite colors for all these
rioDon decorations. which are used almost
exclusively on black and white waists,
At the opera the evening OF Mrs. Astor's
paIi, wnen the display of gowns was, II
possible. more noticeable than ever It was
remarkable how many Of these bows of
ribbon were to be seen. Mrs. William F.
Durden had on her white satin waist pink
bow on one shoulder and blue one on the
other. while Mrs. Oliver Belmont had a
largo blue bow on one shoulder. and
number OF the tullc waists worn by the
young girls had rosettes Of velvet or satin
ribbon on either shoulder and also In front
OF the waist. There were many black
gowns. but not single one without the
ribbon trimming. while there were one or
two satin waists which were apparently
--,ade OF ribbon folded round and round
and overlapping the folds, as though a
wide sash had been wound around the
figure.
FEATHERS ON SHOULDERS.
Eccentricity has reached par value this
winter In the evening waists. A satin
bodice fitting skin tight and only relieved
with he slightest bit Of tulls around the
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shoulders, has for trimming, psrched high
on the shoulders. tufts Of cocks feathers
Of the same vivid red as the waist ITSELF
Red 10 very much in fashion. but still this
Ia particularly striking and attracted no
end of attention even at the opera, where
bright red gowns are no rarity.
Another odd gown, but ono that was
smart, was Of pale green satin. with one
side Of the waist thickly embroidered in
rhinestones and pearls SO as to give the
effect Of jeweled corselet; this for one
side. the other side OF the waist being en-
tisely covered with natural American
Beauty roses. so arranged as to be in a
point at the waist line and ending on the
shoulder In one aggressive rose, with a
spray of leaves. The coloring Of the gown
was exquisite and. 1t must be admitted
the wearer thereof looked handsome. but
the whole effect was theatrical. However.
that Is fashionable this season. so this waist
may serve as a model.
Flowers are much worn-natural or arti-
fetal. On the black gowns they look well,
and TIE artificial ones initiate the natural
so closely that 1t is almost impossible to
discover which is which. On black gown
spray of pink roses put on over one
shoulder and coming diagonally across the
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TO make a large bow on one shoulder and
to give rosette effect in 'front.' A spray
Tor the hair is also formed Of the same
MOVERS. All around the bottom Of the skirt
ls soft rucho OF mousseline de sole,
through which are scattered punches Of the
lilies of the valley. Our only criticism could
be made ao to the waist
Evening gowns havo small sleeves Many
OF them have no sleeves at all, but just a
strap across the shoulders. Others have
stiff little frills Of tulle. which do not ex-
tend all way around the sleeve, but stand
littlo way back. and from a distance give
the effect OF baby wings. In the pale tulle
this effect is particularly pronounced. but
it Is soft rn1 pretty.
Balloon sleeves are still In vogue. but
very small, and with straps of ribbon put
on lengthwise. each strap finished with a
narrow bordering of paseementerie. There
are many women who need the breadth to
the shoulder that the little balloon puff
gives, so it will be in fashion for some
time. Other sleeves are simply butterfly
bows made of bias satin or silk tied into a
tight knot, with the stiff ends wired to
make them stand out as desired. They are
tied high, so as to show as much Of the
unner arm as possible.
The herald., 1897-01-31
About Spider Weha,

Rightly considered, a spiders web Is
most curious as we'll as a most beautiful
thing. When we were children the majority
Of us supposed that the spiders web was
pulled out of his mouth and that the little
insect had large reel Of the stuff In his
stomach and that he could almost instantly
add feet, yards or rods to the roll. The
facts are that spiders have a regular spin
ming machine-a set Of tiny tubes at the far
end of the body-and that the threads are
nothing more or less than a white, sticky
fluid which hardens as soon as It comes in
contact with the air. The spider does not
really and truly "spin," but begins q thread
by pressing his "spinneret" against some
object to which the liquid sticks. He then
moves away, and, by constantly ejectins
the fluid and allowing 1t to harden, forms
his ropes or wonderful geometrical nets.
The herald., 1897-01-31
THE CAsTAwAY.

VIII 10 ono sing, will no one say
Words for the utter castaway?
VIII none raise measured chant for her
For whom no parents heartstrlugs stir.
For whom no brothers. strong right arm
Is swiftly raised to ward of harm;
Whose sisters meet her with a rod
To drive her on from homo and God:
Who hates the world with bitter hate
For whom all life Is desolate?
VIII none point her to star OF hope.
Toward which ev'n she may wildly gropef
Yes. I, who know her, dare to say
For her, too. dawns the coming day
When men as brothers will arise l..
And, looking In each others eyes.
Vow that the reign Of creed is dono.
The fight for heaven fought and won:
Shall, say, Come, sister, here is free
The bread Of life for thee and me;
"a little work. a little care
Shall give thee food and make thee fair.
"Then mayest thou once more arise.
And gladly meet tn impartial skies;"
H. M. Williams In the Areni
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sIseletona With Tails,

A discovery of wonderful interest 70 the
followers Of the Darwinian theory Of evolu-
tion was made not long since near the little
village Of Sinaloa, Mexico. while workmen
were preparing the ground OF a new coffee
plantation This wonderful chronological
find consisted of hundreds Of skeletons Of
what some believed to be prehistoric peo-
plo Of very low order Of intelligence. Each
Of the skeletons Is provided with the bones
of long, thick caudal appendage, which In
life turned up, like a squirrels tail.
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rufles are either hemmed or pinked on the
edge, and are four or five inches wide. In
widths not more than nine inches wide at
the bottom, nor less than four at the waist.
One very striking costume Of this sort has
black velvet bolero, handsomely en-
broidered in Jet. gold thread and fancy jew
els, and the vest Ia Of white chiffon over
cream satin,
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thirteen Trump. in whist.

Thirteen Trumps In Whist.
In one Of Richard A. Proctor's wonderful
mathematical articles he shows that there
are no fewer than 635 013. 559, 900 ways Of
making whist hand, and that there II only
one chance in 1888, ,3s9, ,oOo-and then. Of
course, the dealers trump must be taken
af holding thirteen trumps.
The herald., 1897-01-31

Switzerland which has Just elected . new
Radical President was the first republic OF
record In Northern Europe. 1t existed In the
first century before Christ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
ARMY NEWS.

Now it is General Wade instead OF
Colonel Wade as formerly, that gen
tleman's appointment to the brlgadler-
shin having been made by President
Mckinley Yesterday. 1t is now quite
probable that this popular soldier Will
remain at this post in command OF the
Department of Texas as General
bliss successor. 1t is also almost a
foregone conclusion that Lieutenant
Colonel, S. M. Whitside, now in
command of the post, will be appointed
colonel to fill the vacancy created py
Gen Wade's promotion, and remain at
this station in permanent command OF
the post. Both appointments give sat
isfaction in both military and civil cir
cles. The promotions of Lieutenant
colonies will very likely take place in
a. day or two. This will cause the pro-
motion of senior captains and lieuten-
ants also, thus giving deserved adj
yaneements to a large number of anx-
ious aspirants for military honors.
The battery-K, First artillery
drills on the lower parade grounds ev-
cry morning, except Saturday and sun
day. at s o'clock. This is very inter-
esting drill for the spectators.
The band rendered Gen. Wade SER
enade at his quarters Wednesday
night on account of his promotion.
The Officers and Ladies' Bowling
Club of Fort Sam Houston, will have
a bowling match on Muth's alley to-
night.
There was quite crowd out at the
post to attend ealisthenic drill yester-
day morning and all were interested
in the spectacle. The men were
slightly out of practice, however, but
will be all right in time for the, next
drill, next Thursday morning at $3.50
o'clock.
A generel court martial is in session
at the post for the trial of deserter
from troop E, Fifth cavalry, of this
post, who surrendered few days ago
at Fort Mcintosh, Texas.
The concert yesterday afternoon at
4:30 O'clock on the lower parade
grounds by the band was attended by
a goodly sized crowd, both from the
post and from the city.
The boys are busily engaged today
in getting things in readiness for mem
make as good appearance before the
public as'possible. They always catch
the eye of the people.
The children of the post will have a
hop in the hall of the bachelor officers
quarters tonight from to 10 o'clock.
Infantry parade on upper ground
this evening at o'clock, weather per-
hitting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
FITz NEVER PROMISED.
Didn't Say He Would Give Anyone
First Fight.

Didn't Say He Would Give Anyone
First Fight.
New York. May 2S.-Arthur T. Lum-
ley received a telegram from Billy
Madden, at San Francisco, stating that
the Olympic athletic club had offered
a purse of $4,000 or sixty per cent. of
the gross earnings for fight between
Joe Goddard and Bob Fitzsimmons.
Madden said he had accepted on be-
half of Goddard, gate receipts or a
purse being agreeable and asked that
Fitzsimmons name the date, adding
that the champion had promised to
give Joe the first chance.
Il am not in the fighting business
at present,at least not for a month
or So" said Fitz to the reporter, "and
do not intend to pay any attention to
Madden's argument"
do you mean to say that you will
be open to propositions after a few
months have elapsed" asked the re-
porter.
mo, 1 don't" said Fitz. 81 simply
| mean that there are lots of good men
that Goddard has now not whipped
and think he had better get through
with them before he comes after the
champion. / have proved that l am
the best man and 1 intend to take a
well earned rest"
did you promise Goddard or Cor
bett the first chance when you return
ed to the ring?"
Neither of them" said Eitz. Mad
den tells what is not so when he says
l made a promise and the story that
committed myself to Corbett just
after the fight at Carson in absolute
ly untrue"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
THE LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

st. Paul, MINI. May 2S.-The SUI
preme court has declared the public
warehouse law of 1895 unconstitution-
al. The law provided that every pub
lie warehouses other than those used
for storage of grain should secure u
censes from the government "ithin 80
days after the passage of the act and
that all railroad companies should be
required to turn over to the warehouse
companies all goods which had been in
their possession uncalled for twenty
days or more. The storage company
was to pay the transportation charges
and take lien upon the goods for the
amount. The Milwaukee, Great Nor
thern and Chicago Great Western
roads contested the law.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
Speculation As To The
Best Men.
GRAND INTERCOLLEGIATE CON-
TEST OPENS TODAY AND
CONTINUES TOMORROW.
e
Good Men Will Be Entered From
All Colleges And Some Excel
lent Work Is Looked For.
The Contestants.
Other News.

New York, May 2S.-The Herald this
morning says:
The ell absorbing question among col
legians and others, for that matter,
who have any sporting proclivities
whatever, is who will win the points
in, the inter- collegiate games to be
held at Berkeley today and tomorrow
The host of entries compels as in for
mer years, the running of the prelim-
inaries on the first day and insures
decisive keen competition for the fin
ais.
The thirteen entries have called out
an entry list of $50. Naturally enough
there are a few in this great number
who stand out prominently by reason
of fast performances, but that fact
will leave the stars" a chance to fin
ish alone. At this time it is hard to
attempt to pick winners and distrib-
ute the points, but it seems Pennsyl-
vania and Yale have the best chances,
with the chances favoring the former.
In the track events in the majority
of case, time standpoint can be used
only and it is we'll known how untrust-
worthy such a comparison is, from
the reason of incompetent watch
holders, pistol firers, etc
The half mile romp looks nothing
more than an exercise romp for Hol-
lister and Cregan, of Princeton, and
Wright and Brown will make pref
ty race for the place. Cregan, Orion,
of Pennsylvania and Wright will each
think he has benin a race when the
mile is finished, and this trio look the
best of a clever lot. In the low hur-
dies Jones, of Princeton, has an excel
lent chance; Perkins and Reynolds, of
Columbia will be there about Saturday
at the finish.
Six men in the high jump have sue
cessfully essayed six feet and over.
Winsor, of Pennsylvania, Merwin, af
Yale, and Morse, of Harvard, look the
likely ones and it is more than prob
able that six feet three inches will be
cleared by the winner. The pole jump
ing class is decidedly high. Smith, of
Columbia, has a fair chance for first
honors. Hoyt, of Harvard, with a re-
cord of of IL feet ~ inches, is the. dan
gerous factor. j. p. Remington, of
Pennsylvania, looks to have a lien on
the broad jump, with record of ~
feet, inches. In all likelihood Wood
ruff, of Pennsylvania, will capture the
hammer event. Chadwick, of Yale,
ought to be second.
The shot putters are all in a class
and AZ feet will about win. Hughes,
of Boston, is credited with Al feet 8
inches.
The points. are scored five fora first,
two for a second and one for a third
place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
ANOTHER BIG BRIDGE
To Be Constructed Across the Magyar
Gorge

To Be Constructed Across the Niagara
Gorge.
Niagara Falls, N. Y, May 2S.-An-
other new bridge is to span Niagara's
gorge. 1t will take the place of the
upper suspension bridge and is to be
finished by April l, 1898. So much is
-uoo sql QSnoqlIe 'uGslIso GIIBonoeId
tract will not be awarded for or 8
days. When the project is completed
the Canadian and American Niagara
will be connected by two of the finest
steel arch structures in the country,
equipped for a railroad and trolley
lines, carriages and pedestrians.
A meeting of the directors of the Nj
agara Falls Suspension Bridge COM
pany was held at Fayette hotel on the
Canadian side behind closed doors.
Among the bidders for the bridge are
Buffalo Bridge Iron Works and the
Penna Steel Co,
The bridge is destined to replace the
upper suspension bridge and it will be
one of the greatest engineering feats
of the year. When it is finished chan
ges on both sides of the river will
take place. Trolley cars will carry
people from one side to the other con-
Meeting with the observation line on
the Canadian side, and the local Buff
falo and Gorge cars on the American
side
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
TRAIN RoBBER CAPTURED.

Flagstaff, Arizona, May 2S.Jim Par
ker, the train robber and murderer
who broke Jail several weeks ago and
killed the assistant attorney has been
captured and brought to this place.
His capture was made by S. S. Pres
ton, who runs a trading post at Will
liams Springs, ninety miles northeast
of Flagstaff. Tuesday morning Par
ker took breakfast at Preson's, claim
ing that he was after stolen horses.
Preston, believing that he had enter
tanned the robber, obtained a descrip-
ton of him. Getting the services of
nine Navajo Indians he started on the
trail, which was followed all night and
at day light Wednesday they came up
on Parker asleep in camp. Parker
surrendered without a struggle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
EXPERT TESTIMONY.

San Francisco, Cal, May 28.-Anoth-
er expert, Daniel T .Ames, was called
upon by the plaintiff in the Angus
Craven case to testify as to the hand
writing upon the various documents
already introduced. In order to prove
that the witness was qualified to tes-
tify in such matter, 1t was shown that
he had been called upon to pass upon
handwritings of someone over 1900
times in twenty-five states, Canada,
Paris and London and that he was the
expert of the United States courts in
New York, New Jersey and the Dis
trict of Columbia. After examination
of the various exhibits in the case he
expressed the opinion that the alleged
Fair pencil will was a forgery. He
then proceeded to give his reasons for
this opinion and the remainder of the
days session was consumed by the
witness in detailing the various dis
the Cuban question in the House, but
between the admittedly genuine writ
ing and the one in evidence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
TOO MUCH PURSE.

San Francisco, Cal, May 2S.-The re-
port has been current, credited to Bill
ly Madden, Goddard's manager, that
President NEWMAN, of the Olympic
club, had offered purse of $4,000 for
fight between Fitzsimmons and
Goddard. Secretary Kennedy of the
Olympic club says that such a PROPOSE
ton has never been considered either
by the directors or by the president.
He added that the Olympic club would
like to arrange for such meeting al
though it could not offer a $4,000
purse.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
CUT IN PRICES OF WINES.

San Francisco, Cal, May 2S.-The
California Wine association has cut
the price of California wines for New
Orleans to % cents per gallon fob at
the city, which will in all probability
seriously affect the market. Similar
cuts have been announced in the New
York and other eastern markets and
the selling price to merchants has been
reduced. This is considered to be a
serious blow to the producers who are
just recovering from long period Of
low prices, but il is held by those inter-
ested that the wine makers corporation
will be able to meet this cut and bring
the threatened war to an end.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
THE N. Y. WORLD SAYS
That the Jap Maquis was too Tired to
Talk

LAX.
New York, May 2S.-Marquis Ito,
who has just arrived in this country
en- route for London and the queens
jubilee politely refused to be interview
ed on the plea that he was too fatig-
ued after his long journey but Marquis
KIDD, who speaks English fiuently, an
swefed for him some questions con-
corning the policy of Japan. THE ru-
mors of Japan's desire to annex Ha-
wall" He said, ARE mere idle gossip.
I'VE sent a man of war there to pro-
tect the interests of our countrymen.
That is all. After our experience in
Formosa we do not want to annex Ha-
wall or anything else at present"
Marquis KIDD said the Japanese have
the most amicable feeling towards
Americans and hopes pleasant rela-
lions will always continue"
II want to correct one mistake that
is quite general. Marquis Ito is not
being sent to England as special
representative at the queens jubilee,
but as a member of the suite of Prince
Arasugawa, member of the imperial
family, who will fill that position for
the government on that occasion. We
will sail on La Gascogne Saturday and
Join the prince in Paris"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
WANT AN INJUNCTION
Against Outside Manufacturers Using
The Words Minneapolis
or Minnesota.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 2s.-Two suits
of great Importance to millers doing
business outside of Minnesota, have
been filed in the United States court
against two Minneapolis milling cor
porations. The issue raised is the
right to use the words Minneapolis"
and Minnesota" in connection with
flour manufactured outside of Mime
apolis and outside of Minnesota. The
suits are brought by the Pillsbury-
Washburn Flour mills against B. S.
Stearns & Son and against the Faist-
Krause company. In both suits the
Milwaukee Bag Co., which makes the
bags used by the companies is made
co-defendant. 1t is claimed that this
practice has continued for some time
to the great damage of the plaintiffs.
The court is asked to order an ac-
counting and to issue an injunction
pending the determination, restraining
the practices complained of, and par
ticularly the employing of the words
in advertising flour that was
not made in Minneapolis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28

first degree of Mr.. Lampson, and in the
event of the will being set aside will
receive all of the personal property
left by her nephew. 1t is estimated
that the value of the estate is $4,000.
She will claim that Mr.. Lampson was
not of sound mind at the time he exc
cuted the will. Forty-two cousins of
the banker have ben cited to appear
and they all edclare that if the will is
to be broken they must come in for
their share.
Butler Ward, the executor of Yale
college, to which nearly all the estate
is bequeathed will be ably represent
ed.
s15O,OOO was given to Yale to erect a
library.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-28
WANT BETTER FOOD.

But the Director of the Prison Puts
Them on Bread and Water.
San Quinten Prison, California, May
'2S.-Several hundred convicts compris-
ing the Jute mill force rebelled at the
prison fare and refused to resume work
unless an Improvement in the menus
were promised. The wardens in the
prison, and Director Wilkin investigated
the food question and pronounced the
complaint to be without cause. The
prisoners still refusing to work, all of
the rebels were ordered to be placed
in solitary confinement on bread and
water until they agree to conform to
prison rules.