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ettes. capes and coats. and are very large, and
also medium In size, the latter being the moro
desirable in style and convenience for street
wear. The round NUT Of extreme size Is more
particularly for carriage use. The fancy muft
with gathered fiaring frills Mt either end is tho
f~avorito, and ono OF these, in plated green velvet
with sable bands and lace for trimming, and n
neck ruff to match is a very desirable addition
to a winter outfit. Tho frillod nun Of seal,
Persian lamb, or chinchilla lie moro elegant. OF
course, and 1t 10 usually finished with a bow Of
satin ribbon and n knot Of lace.
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FRILLS OF

The new opera clonks are indescribable olab-
%orations of velvet, brocaded silk. lace and fur.
made in long voluminous coats. short and me-
dunn capcs. One long armen Of brocaded silk
with plaits in the back and a full fro It has wide
Russian sleeves plated in ut the shoulder and a
short cape edged. like the sleeves. with sable, n
sable collar and a lining Of crmine. The other
extreme OF all this elegance ia the medium
length fun cape Of light colored cloth, lined with
cape OF shirred velvet. which also forms the
high collar. Blouse coats Of plain and shirred
velvet with fur revcrs are the popular evening
wraps for young ladies.
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SIGNS ON TIE BOULEYARD.

Suspended Over the Rondwnys for the Guild
nncc az Trnnic.
There are now being set UP along tho boule-
ward iron posts about twelve feet IN height Win
Ions rms extending out over the roadway each
supported at the post by an ornamental bracket.
Hanging from the arm is a swinging sign con-
tanning the regulations adopted in a recent ordi-
nance for he governing of traffic on this thor
oughfarc.
Tho boulevard has two rondways, win a PARK
strip between. The cast roadway Is for north
bound traffic, the west roadway Tor soutnnouno'
The signs are lcttcred. on one SIDE: STOP
Cross TO the Other Side;' ana on Inc olher'
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In HANGING ,bem the signs are Of course faced
according 10 the road way over when lhcy are
suspended; over the cast roadway the STOP,
side Ia faced north; over the west ronumaS enni
along the boulevard at frequent intervals from
EiIty.Ainth street to Manhattan street,
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Some Of the combinations OF fur In these small
articles of dress arc very effective. seal and
chinchillA and Persian lamb and chinchilla being
especially attractive. Dark and light blue fox
form one style OF shoulder cape. and Persian
lamb and mink and lamb and crmine are other
mixtures. Little shoulder capes. with storm
collars. are made round and double or single.
with long tabs in front. and rutfies OF fur trim
the edges. A jabot OF real lace adds much TO tho
style and dressy effoct of almost any ofthe capes.
Tho most youthful and stylish fur garment Is
the short pouchcd jacket of broadtail. 1t is cut
in square tabs down the left sldo. where 1t
~fastens, and is filed in with "A frill OF velvet.
The basque Is also tabled. The belt OF cut steel
and n collarband OF the steel fastens below the
high collar OF fur. Sealskin blouse Jackets made
to open In front with a jabot or plain revers of
the same fur, or chinchilla il preferred. are chic.
A very complete and novel street costume 10
made with Il broadtail blouse bodice, and wide
revers covered with black velvet and thick
Venetian guipurc. with high collar to match.
This IL O separate sleeveless jacket with mar
row square epaulettes. The gown is OF dull blue
cloth striped around with black, giving the
effect OF braid, and there Is a band of broadtail
around the bottom. The sleeves, OF cloth, are
] attached " q plain silk shirt waist The belt u
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Accordion. plated velvet skirts set on a deem
yoke, with a rounded point in front covered
with heavy lace. either beaded or plain, are the
latest extravaganza In this department OF dress.
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Black and colored velvet ribbon less than two
inches wide forms the latest thing in neck nov
cities to cover the plain collar band. A yard
and n quarter of the ribbon Is tied plain around
the neck with n bow ut the back. and on this. di.
rectly in front, another small fiat bow with q
fancy buckle in the centre is attached.
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Medium length black cloth and velvet capes.
covered with silk applications and edged around
the high collar and down tho front with fur, arc
one of the many styles in wraps.
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Black net gowns elaborately trimmed with
jet and made over white or black silk are the
most fashionable OF nil the dressy costumes fol
women who are no longer young.
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skirt add too much to tho expense. an edge of
fur around tho high collar. down the fronts. and
around the sleeves will answer all purposes.
Rcvcrs covered with chinchilla or broadtail
decorate the fronts of some of the new gowns,
with no fur anywhere else, and high collars
made of fur lined with satin and laco are a
feature of other cloth and velvet gowns. with
possibly narrow bands down either side of tho
front. Ono or two narrow bands Of Persian
lamb sot on around or up and down each side
OF the front trim some of the new cloth skirts,
and sable is especially good style on tan, mauve,
and green cloth.
Ono very striking model OF tan cloth has three
rows OF sable around the skirt, a yoke and
epaulettes Of burnt orange volvet and fur, and q
belt and sash OF the velvet. The fulness in the
bodice is bloused in the prevailing fashion ox-
cept that it has a box plat down the middle.
This plait Is n pretty addition to the blouse
front and one OF the new features Of the latest
models. Medallions OF fur finished around the
edge with braid trim the skirt and blouse Of
another cloth costume. This passcmenterie Ct
fur is the latest and most expensive of all tho
fur trimmings.
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or cloth sleeves to match tho skirt. Velvet
jackets of this sort, with fur revers, ore very
stylish. and one of the latest novelties Is the
little collarette of light-colored velvet, with II
bow at the back and front. which is worn with
the fur capcs.
One Of the fur-trimmcd gowns illustrated
shows the nc princess cut. 1t is trimmed with
an applique design in green velvet and tan silk
end, and has n band Of sable edging it all
around. The belt and the inside of the collar
orc Of green velvet. A costume Of black cloth
shows the double skirt edged with Persian lamb.
and q black velvet blouse with embroidered
white satin revers, also edged with fur. Fur
bands crossing the back and pointing down on
either side of the front trim another gown worn
with a Freitschwdng coat, and one Of the new
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ment, and individuality expressed in dress, It
need not be wildly expensive to DO a success.
Tho details Of finish and decoration do so much
TO mako or mar the effect that 1t Is really the
little touches which knowledge and artistic
taste can give that make the cow distinctive.
The blouse, for example. shows very quickly
whether 1t is made by an artist or an amateur,
and the whole style depends on this difference.
For small dinners and theatre wear tho light
cloth gowns are quite as good style az velvet or
silk, and made with n guimpe they are quito as
dressy as either occasion requires. The guimpe
10 a mode OF the season which furnishes variety
In dress, and is well adapted to the necessities
OF economy, since two or three guimpes can DO
worn with one gown, changing its appearance
entirely. This little under bodice, which com.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

White ostrich feathers and pheasnnts' quilts
are distinctive features of the winter millinery.
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Sleeves seem to have settled down to their
limit in size, for the season at least, and the
comfortable fulncss at tho top still remains;
but the skirt is gradually diminishing in width.
two AMI a half yards around being the size OF
the latest model.
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q collar band with ino tucks running around.
Sleeves OF the color make this costume q little
more dressy; but it is just as good style to have
the sleeves match the skirt White, black, and
colored chiffon waists which have been we'll
worn are freshened and brought up to date with
this Same checked over blouse made Of white
or black satin ribbon II little less than an inch
wide, with silver, gold, or turquoise boads
fastening each check. This fashion of waists
unlike the skirts still fingers in spite Of all
prophecies to the contrary, and it is a practical
economical turn OF fashion which has been Of
prime value as a means OF producing variety in
dressing with comparatively small expense.
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A hall. worn light six waist may be very sat
isfactorily rcfurbishod by stripping 1t crosswlse
with black velvet ribbon. putting velvet ribbon
around tho plain collar band rs previously de.
scribed. and adding q new chcmisette neck of
lace and a velvet belt.
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Ajewolled pin. similar to a safety pin in shape.
ia worn to fasten up the curling locks at the
nape of the neck.
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Chinchilla 10 a fashionable trimming for half
mourning gowns. and on the Russian blouse of
black velvet 1t is an ideal finish. Black fox is
also used on coats and gowns. and white fox
appears on the light drcssy theatre wraps.
The variety in fur novelties surpasscs anything
we have ever had before, and every kind of cape,
collarette, storm collar, boa, and pelerinc Is in
fashion, to say nothing OF the fancy muffs and
diversity in jackets. The day for one universal
style in fur garments has passed, and variety is
the life Of the furrier's trade, as it is OF the
drossmaker's. Some of these fur trappings arc
designed for ornament chiefly, but incidentally
there Is n little warmth just around the neck,
while others are really useful ns n protection
against the cold. Tails without limit adorn the
boas and collars, and the round boa Of fox with
the real head at ono end and many moro than
the regular allowance OF tails at the other Is ono
of the many kinds of ncckgcar. Shaped boas,
with collars that can be turned up or down, boas
with bows OF satin ribbon set In at intervals for
the entire length, and boas with n lace trimming,
arc among the novelties, and the most elegant
Is the pelerine cape with the long stole ends.
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heavy or how gauzy and sheer the material may
be.furisan equally suitable decoration from fash
Ions standpoint. Sable, fox, Persian lamb, chin
chilla, and broadtail are tho most popular furs
for trimming, tho last being very prottily used
In wide bands cut ont Is some odd pointed do.
sign on either edge and outlined with a fine silk
cord or braid. Two bands OF this descrip.
tion. fully seven inches wide from point
to point. arranged around tho hips. pointing
down In front, apron fashion, are very stylish
on 4 green cloth gown. This fur Is 80 thin and
pliahle that 1t can be used as a substitute for
velvet and silk, and entire blouse waists are
made OF It, The quantity OF fur which may trim
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

Artificial flowers without foliage nre used In
great profusion to decorate evening gowns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

Black satin finely tucked makes very pretty
bolts to wear with separate waists. Faster
them with IL fancy buckle or u knot OF satin.
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silk braid interlaccd In diamond cheoks ana
fastened at each crossing with q tiny black
crochet button or a stitch done In embtoidery
silk. This has q square or round neck. which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

Lace roscttcs and fan bows are much used for
trimming evening hats.
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pletes the neck and supplies the sleeves, is made
OF velvet, silk, various fancy nets. and the heavy
lace outlined with chenille, which is new and
very popular this season. 4 lattice work Of col.
ored velvet ribbon is sometimes added over tho
lace, or the ribbon is striped around the arm and
neck. Another novelty for guimpes is n black
silk beading through which colored moirG baby
ribbon Is run in bands OF three, and these are
put together with inch.wide black satin or vel.
vet ribbon. making an effective and dressy
guimpe without very much expense.
still another SHIFT which transforms your
braid-trimmed cloth gown into q drcssy one is a
second bodice OF some bright colored silk or
velvet, over which is worn ono OF tho blouse
novelties shown in the shops. made OF black
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

Crepe de chine In all the l vely tints is one OF
the seasons leading materials for evening and
house dresses. A pretty costume is in a bright
shade OF pomegranate toned down by panels Of
black plated chiffon. two on either side Of tho
skirt, over black, and one ut the left side OF the
bodice where 1t opens, and is fastened with silk
cord and small diamond buttons. Both the skirt
and bodice are ccordion.plaited and the belt
and collar band are of black satin.
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Blouse wrists of velvet are studded. all over
with Jet, steel. and silver spangles. or brilliants
which have the effect OF diamonds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28
ECONOMIES in DRESS
Elegance That May Be Had
Without Undue Expense.
FASHIONS WHIM FOR FUR,
Devices by Which One Gown
May Take the Place of
Several Gowns.

Attractive FnncIes or Faahion In veivets aud
Turs-Uses or Cloth Downs for small Din-
ners and Theatre wesr-varicty tn Dress
Furnished by tho Guimpe-The Yashion Of
Waists Uniite tho skirt sim AisEerinr-
Bioute Hodices OF Embroidered siIt-Tho
RnEc for Fur as n TrimminE and for Wraps
ana tho Novel Combinations or the sea-
SOFIA variety In Fur Novelties Never
Seen Berorc-ModeIs Of the Newest Downs.
Fashion may propose: but It Is the size Of the
drrss allowance that disposes very emphati-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-28

The blouse bodice of embroidered silk or satin
is a pretty fashion. and Roumanian silks are
especially good for this purpose. Black satin,
dotted over with little crosses of narrow silver
or gold braid, or chenille makes very useful and
stylish waists. and this simple decoration can
easily be done at home. Other pretty waists for
evening wear are mado Of white chiffon and
lace. trimmed with bands Of chinchilla fur.
Fur is worn on every kind Of material this
season. and 10 no small item on the list Of
fashions fsvorites. It Is more fashionable even
than 1t was last year, and tho woman who does
not possess some kind Of fur trimmed or all-fur
garment this season is the exception. Coats.
capes, and hats arc trimmed with fur, and In
gowns 1t does not seem to matter how rich and
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Jewelled buttonholes are the latest addition
to the variety OF jewclled buttons and buckles
which are 80 fashionable. One OF the newest
Wristbands is made OF gold ribbon interviewer
with floral garlandB.
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The Empire lamp shade. made OF plain silk,
lace. or soft China silk, gathered. is the fashion
able thing To have, Some are embroidered
with seQuins. some plain With n ruche and SILK
fringe around the edge, and Others. OF paper are
painted with flowers and pretty girls.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
BIG MONEY HID IN A SOFA.
It Was Costa Rican Cash, but Every Dolla
Was Counterfeit.

It Was Costa Rican Cash, but Every Dollar
Was Counterfeit.
New York, June l6.-On the Atlas line
steamer Alene which arrived yesterday
from Costa Rica there came a sofa
guarded by two United States secret
service officers. 1t contained nearly
$500. 600 in Costa Rican counterfeits. Chief
Hazen was informed early in May that
the Costa Rican authorities had ar
rested two men concerned in an attempt
to overthrow the present government
there. and had found upon them tnou-
sands Of counterfeit notes.
These, it is said, were made in great
quantities in this city and vicinity
Chief Hazen sent agents to investigate
the plot. 1. was upon their cabled ad-
vices that Chief Hazen recently caused
the arrest in this city of Senor Ricardo
de Requezus, political exile from
Costa Rica. and Eudenia Reineman, a
widow whose home is in Pittsburg, but
who lived here for a time. The sofa
received yesterday was ripped open and
found to contain new notes of the Bank
of Costa Rica-fifties and one hundreds.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
DETROIT GIRL NOW A COUNTESS
Miss Ella Walker the Wife OF Count Man.
fred Won Matuschl<s.

Detroit, June 16.-At $50 o'clock yes
terday afternoon Bishop John S. Foley,
OF the Roman Catholic see of eastern
Michigan, united in marriage Count
Manfred Won Matuschka, Baron de Top
polezen and Spatten, and Miss Ella
Walker, at the residence Of the brides
father, Franklin II. Walker. The civil
ceremony was performed by Justice
Schellenburg at noon. Count Matuschka
resides in Silesia and is Of Hungarian
extraction. He is a lieutenant in the
Regiment der Gardes du Corps, a re-
serve force Of the German army. Two
other members of the German nobility
the counts brother Eberhardt Won
Matuscaka and Count Aikman, were
present at the ceremony.
Miss Walker is a granddaughter O!
Hiram Walker. the founder of the great
distillery at Walkerville, Ont The
wealth Of the Walker family is esti-
mated at from so. Zoo. 900 to $4,000. .0O0
The wedding was strictly private. only a
few immediate relatives and friends OF
the contracting parties being present
The count and countess expect to pro-
ceed at ocne to the home of the Ma
tuschka in Germany.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16

Chicago, June 16.-Following are the
scores at base ball made by League
clubs: A Baltimore-Louisville ). Balti-
more Z: at acknowledgements 4,
Philadelphia 8; at Washington-Pitts-
burg 10. Washington s; at Brooklyn
Chicago 8, Brooklyn 4; at New York
st. Louis 8, New York 3: at Boston
Cincinnati 4. Boston 10.
Western League: At Detroit-Milwau-
kee 5. Detriot Z: at Columbus-Minneap-
oils 9. Columbus 6; at Grand Rapids
St. Paul 4. Grands Rapids 8; at Indian
apolis-Kansas City s. indianapolis Z.
Western Association: At Peoria
Rockford 2. Peoria II: at Burlington
Quincy 3, Burlington s: at Cedar Rap
ids-Dubuque s, Cedar Rapids 3; at De.
Moines-Rain.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
Better You Watchee That Jan.

San francisco, June 16.-State Labor
Commissioner Fitzgerald. who has just
returned from personal investigation
OF the labor employed in the beet fields,
says: Il find that between 95 and 9S per
cent. of all the labor used in the beet
fields of California is Japanese and Chi
nese. with the Chinese fast going to the
wall as against the competition Of the
japanese. The japanese bosses in the
fields told me that next year they will
handle the entire industry. They say,
too. that they expect to bid against the
whites in renting the land"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
IMPORTANT RAILWAY LITIGATION.
One Side Holds That Jury Must Decide
the Rate Question.

One Side Holds That Jury Must Decide
the Rate Question.
Dubuque. Ia. June 16.-The case Of c.
L. Van Patton. of Charter Oak, Ia, vs..
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
railroad. is before Judge Shiras in the
United States court. One of the suits is
for alleged overcharges brought by the
Northwestern Grain Shippers associa-
tion against several railways. This suit
involves $4,000. but the total claims are
nearly 81. 500, 600.
The claim Of the plaintiff Is that the
rates for the past five years were extor-
tionate. The defendants answer that
the rates were established by the inter-
state commerce law. and that the plain
tiff is now estopped because he paid the
rates without protest. The defendant
demurs that shippers are not bound to
protest. and that the question Of reason
able charge is one for jury to decide.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
Bs.,.n and Robbed by HI. Friend.

St. Louis, June 16.-At Meramec
Highlands, summer resort near
here. at midnight last night, ID. c.
Collins, a wealthy citizen Of Nash
vile, was lured inte . clump Of
bushes and beaten over the head
with hammer and probably
fatally injured and robbed Of
$4,000 cash. the proceeds from the
sale Of hotel in Nashville. His as
sailant was Martin Eusloy, whom he
had known intimately since boy
hood. Ensley is from Memphis, .
con OF Col. Enoch Ensley, one Of the
most prominent mine owners and
planters in the south. Ensley was
arrested. They are interested in
some horses at the track here.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
Buscber Batter Found Guilty,

Sydney, N. s. W., June 16.-The
trial Of Frank Butler. charged with
the murder Of Capt. Lee Weller,
while the two were on a gold pros
pecting trip, was cobcluded today,
the jury rendering verdict Of
guilty. Butler escaped to America
on sailing vessel after the murder.
He was arrested and extradited after
an extended legal fight at San Fran.
cisco.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
NEARLY sulciDED IN A DREAM.
Remarkable Experience Of a Colored Citi-
zen Mt Colfare, la.

Colfare. Ia, June 16.-Rollen Diggs,
colored. while asleep On a sofa dreamed
he was stealing a ride in a. box car with
another man and that the man seized
him and tried to throw him out of the
door while the train was running at a
high rate Of speed and that he pulled
out his knife and tried to cut the stran-
gers throat. This was his dream, but in
stead Of cutting the intruders throat, he
pulled out his knife and drew it across
his own throat, cutting 1t badly
His wife. seeing this, screamed and
arousing the neighbors by saying her
husband was committing suicide. At
this Diggs jumped up and did not seem
to know what was going on until he saw
in the mirror that his throat was bleed
ing. His condition is not serious, buthad
the knife been sharp he would never
have awakened.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
ILLINOIS ANTi-euTrERiNE LAW
Drives Big Factories Out of the State.
Bonanza to Farmers.

Bonanza to Farmers.
Chicago, June 16.-As the result Of the
signing Of the antf-putterine bill by
Governor Tanner the manufacture Of
butterine in Illinois will practically cease
July /. Four firms are engaged in the
business in Chicago, and 10000, 900
pounds Of the imitation butter is turned
out every year. On which an internal
revenue tax Of cents a pound, or $780,
GOO, is paid. Armour & Co and Swift &
Co, both Of which firms have plants at
Kansas City, will probably remove their
machinery to that city, while G. H.
Hammond & Co. and Braun & Fits ex-
pect to move to Hammond, Ind.
The closing of the establishments here
will throw several hundred men out of
employment. It Is estimated that the
operation Of the new law will put $3,-
900, 900 yearly into the pockets of the
farmers.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
Big Iowa Tournament.

Iowa City, Iowa. June 16.-Thou.
sands Of people fiocked into the city
during the night to witness the fre-
mems parade this morning. Fire.
men from all parts Of the state con-
tinue to arrive. The parade was the
largest ever witnessed in the city,
over 1000 fremen being in line. The
race program will be carried out at
the fair grounds.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-16
one prostration. which will probably
result fatally. were reported up till
noon as . result of the heat TODAY.
"Jlm" ON the RsmpsRe,

Chicago. June 16.-.'Jim," the big
hyens, who escaped at Lincoln park
last night, ravaged . number Of
graves in Graceland cemetery. To.
day the keepers were ont trying to
recapture him. but At latest reports
we're not successful.