The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-16
pRoMIsCUous AND 1vs1xuArINo.

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PROMJSCUOUS AND INSULATING.
The SIX Doll. which Allsn jackson Put ON tho
Christmas Tree for Miss blossoms.
New ROCHELLE, N. Y, Jan. 15.-The marriage
Of Miss Bessie Harris of this town to Mr.. Frank
Waldin Of Davenport's Neck at tho Bethesda
African Baptist Church n few nights ago was
marred by an unpleasantness that terminated
in a personal encounter between two young
women. North street society is perturbed by
the consequent gossip. and It is intimated by
each Of the young women concerned that 1t will
be q great deal better for the other to avoid Q
future meeting.
1t was not generally known that there was
any friction between Miss Fanny Blossoms and
Miss Margaret jackson until Thursday, Jan. 9.
On that evening there was a Sunday school
Christmas tree ct the Bethesda Baptist Church.
1t was then observed that Mr.. ~Ignatius Peter
Ransome. whose graceful attentions have always
been considered the highest possible compli-
ment to any young woman fortunate enough to
be their object, was much in Miss Blossoms's
company. As he had been considered to be per-
manently devoted to Miss Jackson, his actions
caused some m
Deacon Peel was ~tactless enough to comment
upon Mr.. Ransome's flckleness In the hearing Of
Miss jackson. She presented herself before him
somewhat abruptly.
brother Peel" she said. in q voice distinctly
audible through the room. would you please
to be 80 kind as to spare yourself any incon-
venience on account OF any gentleman who have
stopped coming where he am not wanted .
That what l said. Where he am not wanted
and. more. where he am not allowed"
Miss Blossoms, on tho other side of the room.
laughed in scorn.
Brother Peel" she said. you Is shorely
been in this world plenty long enough to know
sour grapes when they is flung in your face"
There was O general laugh. and Mr.. Ransomo
whispered in Miss Blossoms's ear:
II amt looking for no trouble with no lady.
Let her keep her peace and I'll keep mine"
Somebody else going to laugh before the
nights over" remarked Miss Jackson oracu-
larly. and the incident was apparently closed.
But it was observed that Mr.. Ransomc was not
hanging about Miss Blossoms, laughing at her
caustic but quiet comments on the other young
women present. Mr.. Thomas Spriggins was
almost as much in hor vicinity as was Mr.. Ran.
some, Mr.. spriEgins, morevcE; was formerly
ressrd'f IN u" WHICH iicSAh he held Miss Jackson. though
sentiments in kind. After the previous out
burst, those present deemed C. it best =, to pl pass eyer
Miss Jackson occasionally regarded her rivals
ona!GWy% ais y Of ss the S SSsGsiSn with h5u srin everybody
wait. That's all"
When the tree was despoiled Of its load OF
sseehr! s Of Il the MS PACKAGES U1kseres1 were sas' MARKED Hkuadp'". MISE iIissfF Fanny
Blossoms" The name was printed out in a way
lar young woman undertook to open was a paste-
eontsin 1ed six .G rag ' Soiis. an" Three rec h h%d" Whites desP faces IS
and three black. There was no writing or COM
m Miss 81 Blossoms sH 3 sSns a fie% lnto rage aHe'a and cast the
y hoh' -, .-,
want to know, and quick. too. Who do.s this
There were a few suppressed gIegles. and then
laughter. Even the young, men who were rivals
for her favor began to laugh.
where is you,iI They ain't no lady in this town
| but you would do me like this"
Blossoms did not open in public the rest of the
packages m ma ke%V with f her \ sns remarked, ,,s.
Miss blossoms and Miss jackson did not meet
again until the Harris. Waldin wedding. A po-
quest OF Sexton Thomas, who feared trouble.
Hardly had the guests at that cerem9ny begun
Miss Blossoms hustled across tho room and ac-
costed Miss Jackson.
YOU a here M and n mSsE Msei HHsr: You Is the the person pei sor
that done that thing to ne ,.o. ,.,,,
r"Done send me that box on the Christmas
tree. Done send me II box full OF promiscuous
and insinuating doll babies. Done what ! Don't
say done whatf What l ask you is. Did you
done itf'
Miss jackson leaped toward her with such We
hemence that she tipped over the bench that
was between them.
Yes done It, she answered. almost scroam-
ing. and l wished had done more, l wished
! had put In q yeller Chince. Yes. | done 1t T.
She lunged ut the other with a swinging right,
and landed: She struck out again. By this
| time Miss Blossoms had fastened one hand in
Miss Jackson's front hair. and was feeling for
her features.
Sexton Thomas grabbed her. Policeman
| Kelly, the biggest of New Rochelle's force OF six
men. grabbed Miss jackson and set her safely
| outside the door. Some of the front hair re-
NAMED in Miss Blossoms's hands.
II amt striking no lady in a church" pro-
tested Miss Blossoms. II been brought up bet.
Ter than to do like that. But / wish when / had
10 defend myself I'd. lifted moro of her hair.
Deed do !. And It amt ended yet. No. 4 amt"
pariors buzz in anticipation Of more to come.