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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
an ETERFDAY HEROINE.
The conptry Maiden. tho wicked STAGE Gem
pany. and the 1n,ior.Made Girl.

Four reckless persons had clambered into
| the stage, an old man. n middlc.agod woman, q
young man, and q tailorrmade girl. At Fiji
| tieth street q dressmaker's little girl struggled
In with a huge box. Town life was evidently
now to her. Her rosy cheeks announced coun.
try air TO the least observing. She held her
money in her hand.
Looking dubiously about, she finally spied
the money box and dropped in tho coin. After
this sho waited expcctantly. Nothing occurred
however, and sho began flushing and paling
with nervous indecision. AT last she rcsolute.
ly stood up. attracted the drivers attention,
and called to him:
How do / get my changoi 1 put a quarter
In tho box" she asked,
"Yese oughter a-handed it up" said the man,
''yese can't git 1t now"
But it's all l have" protested the girl
cit it Off the new passengers" yelled tho
driver. and turned away.
1t was all the money she had, but how could
shc 'get 1t or the new passcngers}' Every
one in the stage had become interested, but no
ole volunteered any advice. Two tears rolled
down the rosy cheeks.
The sta 80 stopped and an old lady scram-
blcd in. As the took out her money. a five
cent piece. the tailor made girl leaned over to
her.
VIII you give me that LOT thls nttlo glrlf
she asked. "Sho dropped in u quarter by mis-
take. and the driver said the new passengers
might make it up to her"
Tho old lady bcamingly handed over the
nickel. She felt that the stage company was DO.
ing rigidly but justly dealt with at last.
Then a man got in, This was harder for the
tailor-madc giri, hut she made the request again
and handed u second fare to tho grateful young
person from the country. The whole stageful
was now interested watching for a new passen-
ger as q spider watches for a fly. A woman
waved desperately from down a side street for
the stage to wait for her, but tho driver passed
on uIhLcding and eXClaiIatiOns of disgust arose.
Another corner, and another smartly dressed
cir! got in. The new arrival did not seem ut
first 10 understand the request. and, flushing,
more of the precious 5.ccnt pieces.
The little girl had reached her destination.
u am SO much Obliged" She murmure to
the heroic maiden who had been taking up fares
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24

Old silk and satin gowns cnn be utilized very
nicely for the foundation dress, and n pretty
way to freshcn up their appearance Is 10 sew
rows Of inch-wide satin or velvet ribbon in
groups Of three or four rows, beginning just be-
low the hips. With one group at the bottom
there can be three or four. For example, n
white silk gown is trimmed with rows OF red
satin ribbon matching the chenille dots in the
cream white net, which is the outside dress.
Colored velvet ribbons are a striking feature of
the decoration of evening gowns this season, and,
from a fashionable point of view, you can mako
no mistake IL you invest in gauzy material of
any color you fancy and trim it with rows and
rows of velvet ribbon to match around the skirt
from waist to the hem, and around and around
tho bodice as well. Narrow ruffies of gauzo or
lace may be alternated with the groups of mar
row ribbon or may be used to trim the bottom
only, with the rows of ribbon above. The num-
Der of yards employed seems to be limited only
by the amount you can afford to buy.
Narrow ruffles of net, edged with satin or vel.
vet baby ribbon, trim some OF tho simple net
gowns. while others are deliberately embroidered
with silk. fine cord, and s~pangles. A strong
touch OF color 10 a point in the new evening
gowns which seems TO be generally observed,
and II the gown 10 white or pale in tint the bows
are in decided contrast. Combining throe
shades of ono color in the fnish is one of tho
hASosb "hitio "a oohAoA - pAShoJ oAuihpio VI
this fancy is In q white net gown over pink
silk, with rosette bows OF three shades OF
plnk mtroir velvet; the darkest, a rich red.
tastefully arranged down the side Of the bodice
whore It opens, beginning wide at the low cut
neck and tapering to the waist. The velvet Is
cut bias or straight. doubled and gathered In a
frill, but 1t requires an expert TO make the effect
OF style and the arrangement OF shades a sue
cess. Three shades of blue In the peculiar tint
OF the cornfiower are also used together on a
white chiffon gown made over white. The most
novel combination Is violet with pink or with
blue. and 1t is made very pleasing by some care
In selecting the shade. Violet which Is almost
purple IL the fashionable tint TO use with blue.
and It may be simply a sash of tulle and . bunch
Of purple flowers at the neck, or velvet belt and
bows. 1t is evident that violet In all its vary
ing shades 10 TO be q popular color in our even
ing gowns wherever II can form q pretty con-
tFast or complete q harmony.
The bodice with q blouse front is quito as
prominent among the evening gowns as 1t Is
among the day gowns. Such bodices are cut
low and round or square In the neck. where
they arc finished with . narrow ruched head
iAg. % rufis yfrilis. Of tho thin material Mar
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
81 EEPIEG CAR MANNERS.
Two Girl, Tell or Experiences with the Amcri,
can Man.

There were three or four young women In n
parlor car on n New Jersey railway the other
day, and two Of them gave their experience in
travelling alone OF night One had ventured
the remark:
"Tho American men are always polite to
women travelling alone. If they are not, it is
certainly the woman's fault She Is forward, or
common, or something"
That started the conversation.
One girl didn't know about this and protcsted:
Girls. you know l am not onward. at least I
hope ! am not, or common, and yet l had a very
unpleasant experience once. / was going to
PittsburR alone. Father and brother Frank
went over to Jersey City with me and 1 went on
the Western express at half past G. Frank had
tho tickets and found my section. No. g. There
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groups OF three, several inches apart, are a very
pretty trimming. Diagonal tucks in groups,
crossing each other, with a full gath.
cred space between The clusters, decorate
another wide ruiile pinked on the odIe. Narrow
pinkcd rutlies on n wider ono also pinked
mako a nice trimming, and are said to wear
better than the hCmmed aud corded tlounCcs.
A silk skirt for real service has n wide founce
prettily corded or tucked and lined with satine
or percalipe.. a narrow pinked silk ruiile ID
sewn on inside as u balayeuse.
Three inch wide bias rutiics Of satin in some
contrasting color, narrowly hemmed and gath.
cred, maxi a very novel decoration sewn on
a wide ttfieta founce. Eucl, one is stitched
underneath a, small tuck and separated from
the otllors fully an inch. Rows of narrow black
ribbon for q heading. Among the more
elaborate skirts is one OF lavender and black
brocaded silk, trimmed with two rufflcs OF black
%taffeta, pinked on the edge, over which
are rufies of black net, with narrow Law
Narrow striped ribbons arc used very
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
CAUGHT COoNs IN MS TROUSERS.
One Taken In Each Leg by Edward White or
AusOnia.

ANsoNIA. Conn.,, Oct. 23.-Whcn Edward
White and Frederick Miner were out in the
woods after game the other day they saw three
coons climb a tree. They had no dog and the
coons hid themselves so in n hollow spot in the
,rCe. that. they couldn't he reached with shot.
" mite climbed the tree to shak" them down.
The three coonS made for the base of tho tree,
in which we're two large holes.
White came down TO the ground and pom
dercd. Finally lie took or his trousers, and.
tying up the ends of the IeGs, he told Miner to
hold them tight by the waiaiband against ono
of The holes. Then he got II long pole and began
poklnS about III The other holes. suddenly
Miner gave a jump and yelled: "NVe've got EN-
White went around the tree and found that in
en.h leg OF INC Trousers was II coon and 80 40
Curely bagged that there was no getting away.
The trousers were laid on the ground ana a
strong clip with IA club on each cOon's head
ended H.. N lhc excitement the third coon got
away. White put his trousers ON, and each
man took IA coon and started Tor home.
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have little ruches OF white chiffon around the
bottom and n dainty little blouse bodice. mado
OF alternate bands OF white chiffon and narrow
yalencienncs insertions going around. or a lace
insertion forming diamonds with the chiffon all
over 1t. A narrow gathered beading finishes
the neck. and three bows Of ribbon, the color of
the gown. fasten the opening on the side. the
lower bow at the waist having long ends.
In evening sleeves there are three lengths
which seem to claim favor. the long transparent
sleeves, the three-quarter length finished with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
in her behalf. Il ought to set out here. so I

n her behalf. II ought to get out here, so I
guess III let the other go
- No, no, You must not, y said the fair conduc-
tor, opening her purse. Take this and l can
get it from the next one who gets in"
You are awfully good. the UNI
suspicious little one with new tears in her eyes,
and one OF the men took the big box and handed
1t down 10 her when she had stepped out.
The stage ratified on and the tailor made girl
looked unConccrnedly out of the window. The
next passenger was allowed TO drop his fare un-
molcstoi into the box. unconscious of the little
comedy that had brought The others together in
"A common interest for II no ncnt, ana the stage
company was still ahead of the game.
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They Come In Fascinating Variety, Eiaborately
Trlmn.ed WITH Lnce md RIbbons.

The variety in ntglig6 sncqucs is more fasci-
mating than ever this season. They are made Of
the dainticst striped French flannel and light
cdshmeres lined with silk. White cashmere
with a pink or blue lining shows a tinge of color
through, and with ribbons to match and q little
lace the jacket 10 irresistible. 1t may be made
with a yoke and two box plaits in the back, a
blouse front with a belt of ribbon tied in a bow
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velvet. A pretty blouse for theatre wear is
made of black accordion.plaited chiffon over
cerise silk end trimmed With jet bands and lace
edged fri4ls. Another bodice. OF rose silk, is
tucked in groups and strapped with black gui.
pure insertion.
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NEW EVENING GOWNS.
Gorgeous Coloring Seen in
the Seasons Costumes.
FASHIONS DOMINANT NOTE.
Stylish Effects with Transparent
Materials and Lots of Ribbon.

net the FavorIto Material Used in Evenips
Gowns, while Tuile aud Chinon Are Also
Used-Oid SILK and satin Dresses OF Service
as the Foundation or New Coutumes-Col-
cred Velvet Ribbons n striking Feature OF
the observation-disclosures or shades Ono or
the Seasons Fancies-Vioiet y Fashionable
CoIor-shaps OF tho Diouse, sleeves, ana
In Fashion A~Enin-sonie Mod
els OF the New Fashions In Evening Frocks.
As tho season advances, and visions of winter
festivities begin to assume some definite form
in the feminine mind. the affairs of fashion de.
velop very rapidly, especially in tho d%epartmCnt
Of gowns for distinctive occasions. Evening
dress has blossomod out in the most gorgeous
colors, with plenty OF glowing pink and brilliant
red to contrast with tho paler tints usually 80
much favored for evening wear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
THE SILK PETTICOAT.
II IL Vow = Necessity for Every
Woman and May lie Coslly.

All the luxurious tendencies Of the time in
dress seem 10 have developed in the silk petit
coat, which. In some form. has become a ncces.
sity to all well-dresSed women. To be without
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SIX inches wide. Another fancy in plain, green
tanetS has a twolve-inch gathered rune with
an lnch mem, and on this at intervals are morse.
shoe Shapes formed Of very narrow, pihkcd
ruches. Diagonal bands Of this ruching in
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q lace fr!ll at the elbow. and a very short double
puff of chiffon or tulle, which falls well off from
the shoulder. A pretty idea for the round-of-
three bands. of velvet ribbon less than an inch
wide forming straps over the shoulders to keep
the bodice in place. They arc separated Just q
little, so the effect is very pretty. and may end
in little bowl where they fasten II you like. The
pufed sleeve also has o band and small bow o.
velvet dividing the puffs. The elbow sleeves
are shirred close to the arm, with a very small
puff or little frills at the top.
Evening skirts. with the majestic train, have
come back into fashion again, but hardly into
full favor yet. for IL takes as long TO establish
this inconvenient addition as 1t does to get
rid of it after we have once become accustomed
to its becoming stately grace. 1t gives the APP
pearance Of height. which is very desirable for
short women and dowagers, but 1t is never an
Improvement on the dancing gowns. Trains Of
some contrasting color appear on an occasional
Paris gown.
Black net gowns are very popular trimmed
deliberately with black lace insertion. and made
over black or pearl white silk. II the former,
the net should have an interlining Of black chit.
fon, made loose from the bottom like another
skirt. Although this is an additional thickness,
| proves rather than detracts from the trans
parent appearance. Entire gowns are made of
alternating bands Of black moir6 ribbon and in
s~ertions Of black Chantilly lace. This over q
white lining il very striking.
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The dominant note Of fashion in this branch
Of dress seems to be the transparent ma.
terials used over silk either for the whole
gown or for only the bodice and sleeves. Net
in black. white. cream. and colors rather
has tho lead; but tulle and chiffon are
both employed. as is elegant lace worked
around the pattern with gold thread. Lovely
cream lace skirts, all shaped and finished ready
for use. can be bought in the shops, and also
black net skirts, trimmed the entire length with
Inch wide ~plaitings of black chiffon alternated
with a coil pattern in fine black silk braid.
Dotted and patterned nets are worn, and one OF
the latest fancies in net shows chenille dots. in
large and small sizes, clustered together. This
comes in a variety of colors and makes up very
effectively. 1t is also used for guimpe necks and
eleeves in cloth gowns.
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Sashes are an important feature of evening
dress. as they are of many house dresses for
day wear, and whether they are made of fancy
ribbon. chiffon. tul'e or net. they are finished
with a narrow frill Of lace or chiffon all around
the edge or trimmed with rows of insertion
tucks and frills across the ends. One example
in MORE ribbon five inches wide is made with
two rows OF ribbon Joined with a lace insertion
an inch and II half wide to form tho wide ends.
which are trimmed across with a lace frill.
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row yokcs. with bands Of beaded, spansiod net
and chiffon, little vests. opaulets, and vari-
Gus fancy shapes in these novelty trimmings.
decorate many Of the evening gowns, especially
those that are made Of brocaded silk. Moro
simple dresses Of pale blue and pink brocade
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
London Finances.

London, May 23.-The most noticeable
feature of the money market is the
plethora of ready cash, though this will
probably be less obvious in the near frl-
4 gre, when the demands of the jubilee
!, festivities, which will be very heavy, be-
gin to make themselves felt. These and
the approaching Whitsuntide settlements
will ease the pressure.
Gold continues in demand for Russia
and Austria, and the issue of the Japan
csc loan next week ought to lead to large
Withdrawals for the Orient. Fluctuating
rates, therefore, may be expected up to
the close of the July dividends. Ameri-
can shipments of bullion have ceased, but
they may be expected to recommence if
the uncertainty as to the tariff continues.
The rise in silver is due to Improvement
of eastern exchanges. The conclusion of
the armistice between Turkey and Greece
has had helpful influence, and the more
promising conditions in the Transvaal
still further strengthen the tone of the
market. On the stock exchange the re-
newed demand for investment securities
was the chief feature of the closing days
OF last week, but there was also some
increase in speculation, owing 20 the re-
vlval in interest by the general public.
Greeks and South Africans advanced.
Americans, however, continued inactive
with only slight changes. The action Of
the senate as to Cuba, the continued
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Mostly Italian Anarchists.

London, May 23.-The Athens cores
pendent of the Times says that owing
TO the disquietude caused by the pres
ence in the city of large bodies of volun-
teers, the government has hastily re-
called the forces sent to Arta and will
take measures to deport these dangerous
allies to their various countries at the
earliest possible date. Most of the vol
unteers making up the Berthet column
are anarchists, and the government has
done wisely in refusing to allow them
to come here, although they insisted on
the privilege. The government sent
them from Arta to Seaverda and there
disarmed them, with orders to leave for
Italy in Greek vessels. Thereupon they
began to indulge in all sorts of eXcesses
and got into conflict with the inhabi-
tants, with the result that one Italian was
killed and six seriously wounded.
Finally, after great deal of trouble,
they were sent to Brindisi, under the es-
cort of two Greek men-of-war.
The forces of the Ethnike Hetairia
have distinguished themselves more since
than during the war, and bands of irreg-
ulars and deserters are pillaging and de-
vastating the Phithitis district, where the
condition of the villagers is most lament
able.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Items From Athens.

Athens, May 23.-M. Deligorgis, a
former foreign minister, has been elect
ed president of the Cretan central COM
mittee.
Gen. Smolenski has sent kilograms to
the Athenian newspapers denying that he
ordered retreat except in pursuance of
the commands of Crown Prince Con
stantine, and adding:
II earnestly beg you will not publish in
accurate statements calculated to create
dissensions in the administration"
He also denies that any men fell into
the hands of the enemy during the re-
treat from Velestino.
The Berthet column Qtalian) insisted
ON coming here, several of the volunteers
refusing to return to Italy on the ground
that they are liable to arrest as deserters
The government has decided that the
column must return to Italian territory
and will undertake to board and lodge
only those liable to arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
San Marcos News.

San Marcos, Tex, May 23.-(Special)
On Tuesday evening the Sorosis club
was royalty entertained by Mrs. w. O..
Hutchinson at her home. The evening
was delightfully."- passed, the hostess en-
PERTAINING by propounding conundrums,
the one answering the most winning the
prize. Mrs. X. Pendleton gracefully
carried off the prize, an exquisite Dresden
candlestick. The menu was perfect and
dailtily served. Many were the express
sions of enjoyment, and each felt the
thanks rendered to the charming hostess
Afternoon picnics on our beautiful
river have been the order of the week.
Friday evening the Prompt and Early
club entertained their friends on Thomp-
sons island.
Mr. Jim Turner accompanied by his
invalid daughters, Mrs. Nora Turner and
Mrs. w. G. Barber. has gone ON an ex-
tended camping trip, hoping to at least
benefit them
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
TWO FATALITIES.
An Early Morning Blaze in New


New York, May 23.-Two persons
were killed and two seriously injured in
fire which started shortly after
o'clock this morning in the four-story and
basement brown stone building at 14a
West Twenty-third street. Several
persons narrowly escaped DEATH
The dead are:
Mrs. Catherine Mossway, ageI SO
years, died at hospital from suffocation
and burns.
Beatrice Mossway, years old, daugh.
The injured:
Mrs. Carrie c. Bowles, boarding house
keeper at % Holiss street, Boston, dan
gerOusly hurt by jumping from window
on the third floor.
Miss Mcdonald, slightly burned.
The building was occupied for both
business and dwelling purposes. In the
basement is an all night eating house.
The Weser Piano company occupy the
first floor and the upper part of the build
ing is a furnished room establishment
conducted by Miss Curtiss.
Before the iremen reached the scene
the building was filled with flames. The
Railways from the first floor to the roof
were in flames, and escape by the front
was cut off. Panic seized the inmates
of the house While a tenant named La
mont was crawling along the narrow sill
to reach the adjoining house, the body of
a woman struck large sign which hung
on the outside of the house and to which
she clung for support. The sign was
torn from the fastenings and fell with a
crash to the street. The woman was
Mrs. Bowles, who had precipitated her,
self from the third floor TO the street
below. as the egress from the house by
way of the stairs was checked by the
flames. On the top floor the widest sort
whom were Mrs. Mossway and her
daughter. Most of the tenants. includ-
ing Miss Mcdonald and Mr.. Phelps, had
escaped to the roof.
Mrs. Mossway, who lost her life, was
sleeping with her little daughter when
she was aroused by the smoke. She ran
into the hall and gave the alarm and then
went back after her daughter When
she started to return the smoke and
flames drove her again to her room. She
attempted to open the window, but it did
not yield readily, and she broke the glass
with her hands. The window did not
open, and if it had there would have
been little chance for her. as it is pro-
tected on the outside by iron bars. When
the firemen reached the house they found
| .hN ht'N Sill ueuu III Dtu, tuc HOtueT
lying on the floor, blistered by heat and
almost dead from suffocation. She was
removed to a hospital, where she died
three hours later.
Later in the afternoon Mrs Bowles re.
covered consciousness at the hospital
but no hopes are entertained of her ulti
mate recovery. She arrived in the
city three days ago from Boston on a
shopping tour. She is about 80 years
old.
The origin of the fire is not known, hui
it is believed that a belated tenant lit q
match in the hallway and carelessly
! threw it away while it was still burning
The fire started at the foot of the stairs
and the light wall acted as a fue to carry
the flames to the roof almost instantly
The damage was about $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
SPANISH CABINET CRISIS.
THE POSITION OF THE MADRJD
MINISTRY is A VEXED
QUESTION.
WILL EXPLAIN BEFORE The COR1ES.
An Effort VIII BE Made Today to
Smooth Over the Tetuan-Comas
Incident-Tetuan Will Be
/ Retained in Cabinet.

Madrid, May 23.-The position of the
cabinet is the theme of most anxious
discussion on all sides. Some of the
government organs think the ministry
should meet the cortes tomorrow, en-
deavor'to secure the adoption of such
bills as are pressing and then suspend
the session as soon as possible. Others
think change of policy expedient, and,
in fact, inevitable. All admit the diff
Guilty of appointing colorless ministry
to carry ON the business of the country.
The cabinet sat in council this evening
until 8 o'clock, and it was decided to APP
pear before the cOrtes tomorrow and give
explanations of the Tetuan-Comas Incl
dent of Friday last even if the i'm
perialists should absent themselves.
A special session of the chamber of
deputies will be called to act on the
budget bill