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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-25
A WoMAN,s xLoND1KE TRIP.
Two of the Party Happy Simply Becaus,
They Are Home Once More.

They Are Homo Once More.
PERTH AMBoY. n. j.. Sept. 24.-Weird tales
IRE told by VIII Robinson and Fred MnpseD Of
this city, who have lust returned IRON a trip to
the Klondike organized by a woman. The ex-
petition started in the spring under peculiarly
hopeful conditions. The organizer. whose
father was in his lifetime a prominent politi-
clan OF Middlesex county. .did:not propose to go
by a conventional route. or to endure the usual
hardships. Her destination was q favored spot
on the coast OF Alaska near the mouth OF the
Copper River. This. she said. was washed by
o current Of the Japanese Sea, and was there
fore tropical in climate, with plenty Of fruit.
nsR n aad e fro@ whhiSelS s S see S SpDGdO q pr TO nSSRo =
could radiate In. all directions In search OF mug
ssts; Taes shas shs stf dsSIssedi T Sss eysn mSF:
and could be picked up like pebbles for the
gtooping. The place was unknown TO ANYBODY
with other gold seekers.
When the expedition got under way i was
tic originals. Ike it,. organizer herself; and a
larger proportion Of the uniniormed; The
thbi7I 6Dige Of y th tb "trip p Is shs story o Sd the ief Fra %ben
they discovered that the organizer proposed to
iI0citt sI th s,d SStld t regions R %h means ms o. LAX = s e =.
ways felt when near precious metal. Others
took flight later when she conlded in strict
to read the innermost thoughts OF her ASSOC
Claueb.
AS the trip was not proving altoGether de-
lest she SHOULD some time leave OF her chest
paid IN advance for their trip and Q years pro-
visions. kept on until they reached Alaska.
which came to pass about the middle Of June.
Here, the Perth Amboy men. relate, they en-
countercd unspeakable hardships. for which
they were not prepared either In their minds
or by suitable clothing. Instead OF the balmy
climate they expected TO find. they encoun-
tered a snowstorm- which lasted eleven days.
during which wood got 30 scarce that those
who had any sold 1t to those who had none for
16 cents q pound. Glaciers were substituted
for flowers along their path and mountain
up with jackknives and let themselves down
with ropes.
Early In the Alaskan experience the organ
izer disappeared. Whether her right instep
remained ominously cold or. whether she lost
her chest protector and could not endure the
innermost thoughts OF her. associates will
never bs known. Nor have the Perth Amboy
men the remotest idea what became Of her:
Long before this. they say. they had lost all
eense OF direction. Not a sonl IN. the party
knew the points OF the compass. No one ever
attempted to guess where the Copper River
might be. They simply wandered on. to keep
themselves from freezing, through a region
last they met 2 party who. unlike themselves:
made. their. way into the regular lines OF travel.
But the gold fever was gone. They cared for
nothing on the ~footstool but to beg. borrow
or steal their way home again. Here they
have arrived. after manysperils. q sadder and
a wiser pair.
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or honeycomb design In black chenille.
0ndine or pressed velvets in bayadere or per-
pendicular effect have the appearance OF being
shaded in many tints OF one color and call to
mind the chameleon velvets OF q few seasons
ago. The blending Of striking but harmonious
c%olorings is the most marked feature OF this
years velvet trimmings. Forinstance. in satin
and velvet stripes. which. by the way. are con-
spicuously broad. hussar blue is combined with
Bismarck brown. Robelin blue with Cuban red
or white. and. OF course. black with white.
Polka dots. in materials OF the velvet family.
are no less fashionable than bayadere or per-
pendicular stripes. and those having a cameo
effect on q taffeta background are exquisite.
Pekin taffetas show stripes OF chenille In
shades of copper. brown. and blue, The first
model illustrates how well this material can be
used in remodelling an old The old ma
terial, which is plain. forms n bolero and the
overskirt. while the chenille striped tafreta Is
responsible for the blouse. sleeves. and rest Of
the skirt.
BY far the handsomest OF all the velvet nov
elites is a material known as antique or satin
soleil degrade. This comes in nine different
shadings. such as ~petunia. mordore. sea green.
cornfower or bluet. Capucine. gray and Russian
blue. and the tints In each piece run from very
dark to light. This fabric is used in millinery
as we'll as for bodices and trimmings. and IL
quite expensive enough not to become COM
mon. With the aid Of any Of these trimmin Rs
new materials are made to look far finer and
old gowns fashioned to look quite new
September always sees a rather picturesque
mingling Of summer and autumn costumes.
A very hot sun brings out the ARREST Of mus
Inns. ducks and foulards, and then a chilling
wind. the %forerunner Of winter. springs up.
making such gowns look very inappropriate
and the wearers thoroughly uncomfortable
No matter how full a wardrobe has been pro-
vided for the summer. there is something very
disheartening In looking 1t over to see
what can be utilized for immediate use
when other m are donning fresh autumn
gowns. 1t is a very foolish plan to
spend a great deal OF time and money
in making over old frocks as a rule. but
II the materials are fine and not at all worn it
pays. and is therefore sensible. Women make
a great mistake in putting on winter hats and
gowns too soon. for in this climate the winters
are long, and winter garments are apt to be-
come burdensome before they can be laid
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BEW1rcHINs TEA W
Filmy, Graceful Creations That TomI
Womnnkind Sorely.

FiImy, Graceful Creations That Tempt
Womankind sorely.
The man who said that grace is the beauty
OF form under the influence Of freedom" may
have been inspired by the sight OF a hand
some woman in u handsome nogliR6 gown.
One thing Is certain, and that is that no variety
OF dress ia more graceful than the long-fowing.
semi-loose tea gown. Every woman who can
afford to do so should indulge in the luxury Of
at least one elaborate garment of this kind.
Those who can afford several are tho envy Of
their friends. The tea gown really has a much
to- be-desired influence on the wearer. 1t
makes tho poor feel rich and the rich
richer and gives one a sense OF ease. free
dom and luxury that no other frock. however
hne. imparts. II q woman has the figure which
suits this gown. she is more attractive in this
style OF dress than any other. This perhaps
explains the fondness Of women generally for
1t. to say nothing OF mems liking for 1t.
The new gowns are delightfully."- feminine
and are fussy and fluffy enough to please the
most e~xacting lover Of i%nsinuatinR lines and
folds. All of them are made very long In front
and at the sides. while in the back they sweep
away into a decidedly trailing effect. Those
made Of very soft materials show a tendency
toward the Grecian style. while others of silk
or satin are built on modern lines. but relieved
OF all stiffness by much establishment in the
way OF embroideries. pleated diaphanous ma
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years ago. though tighter fitting. The one
shown Is OF beige yelling. TIL rcvers are
handsomely embroidered and oren slightly to
show n glimpse Of a mauvc silk waistcoat. The
high Medici collar is lined with mauve, and the
sleeves are quite tight and plain. Long redin-
gotes In cloth and velvet are also promised
later in the winter. and will he made tight fit
ting at the back and with no seams in front.
The three-quarter length. which is about a foot
shorter than the plain skirt worn under 1t, is
considered the most becoming. Old skirts
can be easily utilized under either n nolonaise
or a redingote. especially since overdresses of a
different material from that OF the skirt are
considered good style.
Fashion seems determined to impose upon
woman this fall the mans coat tail. the elon-
gated peacock-like thing that flares away from
the front and spreads itself over the back Of
the skirt. Most of them swoop around In such
fashion that the front view OF the wcarer is
totally different from the back. and the Gu
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spare II the Dissertation Of the scissors IL a
study nowadays when lace adorns nearly every
article Of woman's apparel. The gown last
illustrated Is made OF a silk and wool mixture
md trimmed with Irish lace too fine to cut
into bits-as seems necessary at hrst sight to
carry out the design. h on the pouehed
bodice. however. is cut into two strips. BY
starting the lace at tho waist. each side Of the
front and slipping it inside the bodice at the
collar band. IL starts afresh in the curved
zouave-like line round to the back. where.
being again slipped into the shoulder seam. It
starts round the nrmhole, and at tho top OF the
sleeve is manipulated into q small epaulet.
The trimming on the skirt is put on with the
same expert management.
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THE LADIES' LEGAL ASSOCIATION
or NEW vnRT

Anumber Of ladies, owners OF property. formed 9
club for their mutual benefit q few years ago. but it
has now grown to such proportions that the neceE-
sity Of convenient and well-situated ofhoes has be.
privileges to any lady who may desire to become .
than q reputable lawyer would charge for Q single
consultation. A few Of the privileges:
First-That Of consulting counsel without extra
charge.
~second-The Department of Wills and Probate.
Third-The receiving OF mails O THE once Of the
Association and having the same redirected IL de-
sired. Subscr1bers' names and addresses are con-
hdential. and are never published nor revealed upon
inquiry unless by express request of subscriber her
self.
THE LADIES' LEGAL ASSOCIATION.
Eta DE CANP,
General Manager,
Presbyterian Building, 100 9Th Gv.
The Association retains the services OF responsible
and experienced lawyers. and those may DO consulted
by subscribers at the rooms Of the Association daily.
-Adp.
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TO the cape as we'll as to everything else in
woman's wardrobe. For every advantage 1t
has a disadvantage. True. it is more easily
put on and off than a coat. but it does not keep
out the cold half SO we'll. Indeed. a cape that
keeps the wearer in any degree of comfort on a
blustery day must Of necessity be 30 heavy that
its weight wears her completely out. whereas
Some wit. q mere man, of course. has said.
with woman a fashion which is q fashion 10
no longer a fashion," This certainly applies
largely to capes at the moment. They VIII un-
questionably be used for rough and ready wear
as usual, will be universally adopted. The
question Of the fitness of things is always con-
sidered by a woman Of genuinely refined taste.
Quite the newest cloth coats are very long In
the back and are cut away over the hips. 1t
may readily be seen by the first illustration
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t%erials, lace motifs and bands and jewelled

terlals, lace moths ana bands ana ]eWeiied
favored garment accord Fes with the sSow IateiE St
t dress. mG TSe W shiaped 4 IR]i o1Hns'Se ouiiinin Hyef It
is qccentuated by lace applique put on gar
hlmy yellowish lace falling from a, butterfly
bow at the corsage;; The same style, carried
paillettes and turquoises is exquisite. but no
more so than rose pink or apricot wrought in
cream lace applique in some fashionable de-
Silk muslin. made over soft, unstifened
satin, is one Of the best materials for tea gowns
at the present moment, and the mode OF
making in every case seems to be inexplicable.
In the hand the robe apparently has no shape
at al. but when on. what with soft sashes,
ribbon bows. it clinGs to the figure here and
there in the most graceful fashion. The more
+taphanous and indescribsble such gowns are
woman nothing could be more excellent than
a tea cow like the one shown. of Orient satin.
and the fd Ivory s'"f h s2 ds%S9%'" EEtr 2IIse o 62 's sflt
fligree. studded with srmi-prerioGs stones, en-
circles the waist, falling almost to the bottom
lige Jacket OF soft point d'esprit net applique in
q scroll design. with lace and a fichu OF chiffon.
complete this artistic creation. Many OF tho
Imported tea gowns are made OF accordion
pleated chiffon falling from a yoke OF fine lace.
and, were it not for the expense Of, the mate
time Mother Hubbard wrapper, which every
woman with an exquisite sense Of neatness
detested in her innermost heart.
fancy silks. and brocaded and plain satin are
all made into negilIige gowns; as well as all
ganzy materials nn Many ny - OF 1.-THE the swellest lea
Of piece lace then a lace scarf is thrown about
the neck with studied carelessness. and its
is everything in this department to tempt a
woman to Part with q large part Of her income.
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che unusually early demand for garments Of
velvet is due to the fact that the word went
round that manufacturers had succeeded in
reducing the weight OF this material very per-
ceptibly. 80 that it would not be oppressive even
n worn before the first touch OF frost came.
This was all a mistake. Velvet worth the buy
ing is Of the usual texture. no lighter and no
heavier than last season.
As to color. browns, blues. puppies and greens
promise to be the vogue. Bleu de Paris. a royal
blue. and Bleu de France. which is nothing
more than the -be-seen national
blue. are having a great run. and In the puppies
petunia. which is a reddish shade. and pensee
vie for first place. The always popular greens
shade from emerald to hunters green. and
from hunters to myrtle. Gowns Of plain velvet
show II innings OF magnificent passementerie
or lace: oftentimes. strange to say, coarse cot
ton lace embellishes the richest silk velvet.
Not every woman can afford a gown of silk
Nelvet or even one Of half silk. but such need
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trated. The small woman with Q, graceful
form who wears a long cutaway coat because
other women do. not only makes q Alright OF her,
she who Invests in one Of these half sacques. az
they are called, will make no mistake. so far as
fashion goes. They are very good style. One
thing that makes II certain that coats will be
preferred to capes is the smallness OF the sleeves.
sleeves are correct. and then, too. there ID. al
ways q tendency TO fashion rich materials into
less shapeless WRAP on the mantle order.
Besides the beautiful smooth cloths in, n
dozen different shades OF fawn, tan, and mode.
to say nothing of the blues. green's. browns.
and reds, velvet will be extensively employed
for plain as well as fancy cloaks.
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rious spectator Is prompted to take a walk
round to see II there Is any possible excuse for
the discrepancy. None Is TO he found except
fashions within. There is a lankiness about
the lines OF most Of the swell coats which
makes them impossible on any save tho
most perfect and graceful Of figures. The next
two models show novel creations in the coat
line. Thu first is a gown of plain green velvet
with trimmings Of modern lace In a true-lOVer's
knot design. The revers are Of white satin and
the skirt quite plain and tight in the back.
The next costume has a skirt OF plain light
cloth, with n Louis XIV, coat oil dark red velvet
In one OF the new copper shades. This coat is
fashioned with Wide revers of white satin COW
cred with jet. and two large paste buttons
adorn II at the back. The waistcoat Is also of
white satin wrought in jet, and is further
adorned by a lace iabot. Red coats in cloth are
also worn with light skirts
Fashion Is. however, many-minded lust now
and smiles on coat tails OF all sorts. short AZ
we'll as long. A natty little coat with straight
front and closely fitted back is ~proclaiminG it's
popularity Just now. and In the haunts OF the
fashionable the so-called spade-fronted Eton
coat depicted Is frequently seen. This shape is
very favorable to the stout. owing, perhaps, TO
tho elon front. Elaborate stitching Is a
method OF trimming much used on severe
gowns and shows up we'll on this skirt.
The art OF managing valuable Lace % - e
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THE RAGE FOR VELVET
All Sorts Of Costumes Made
from 1t This Season.
NEW HARMONIES OF COLOR.
'raris MOdifies a Little the Pro-
posed Tightness of the Skirt.

Wraps a. Well aE Gowns of v~elvet-Lntest
Effects in Designs and Combinations Of
TintS-velveteens and Corduroys That
Rival Velvet In Appenrnnce-Rich and
Striking Trimmings for tho New Frocka
-HintS for RenovntinE Old Dresses-Cut
of the Latest Skirts-PoIonniSeH Again
Make Their Appearanco-CoattaiIs n Fea-
ture of the Coats for Women This Fall.
Velvet is to be much used this winter for
visiting, reception and dinner gowns, and also
iOr coats and capes. The present styles de-
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aside. II old gowns can be put in order SO that
they can be worn quite late in the season. she
who expends her energy and surplus allowance
In this way will find herself well repaid.
The second gown depicted is an old one reno
waited. the only new material necessary in its
construction being enough plain cloth for the
dra perry on the skirt. Speaking OF skirts sug-
gests the fact that Partisan authorities agree
that the tlRht-ftting skirt has been greatly ex-
aRgerated by many of the leaders Of fashion.
and they doubt whether 1t will be generally
adopted for winter wear, The French are in
clined to think that woman's figure cannot be
graceful unless softened by drapery or cling
ing folds. The very newest skirt is a
modification of the eel-like model. and.
while 1t Is made to fit closely and be-
comingly about the hips, toward the back
a shaped fulness appears sweeping out Mt
the bottom. However. most Of the new skirts
are being made 80 tight in the upper part that
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FRILLS OF

Parisians favor deep merveilleux for elab-
crate gowns. 1t is as brilliant as silk. as light
as muslin. as soft rs surah, and is to be had in
all the new shades.
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rot des pair, Vclveteens are to be made into
smart fro"ks. aud they are OF such excellent
quality that only experts can distinguish them
from the real thing II they are we'll cut, well
made and fitted. BY the way. this material Is
known as ~ve!utina this season and is brought
out in all the new shades, those most
In demand being Danube. TolstoI and
Couroncon, which are merely sage. dark
myrtle ard cucumbe masquerading undernew
names. Bright blues and puppies also show
up well In velutinas. Corduroy is again a Lead
ing fashionable stun for autumn aud winter
q WINS and coats for rough and ready wear;
some styles have narrow stripes in two or
three colo,Ings, hut the majority are pain and
ribbed. though multi-colorcd corduroy or that
speckled la different tones is to be had.
Trimmings in the velvet line are almost be-
yond description. Authorities say that these
Eich and striking stufs will be extensively
used for waists. sleeves, skirt f%ounccs. Jokes
and so on. and that they combine admirably
with plain cloths. Poplins and plain silk. TAT
f0tA bEoch9 Is one OF the most approved novel
tLsS. having 9 raised floral design in velvet on
Q tanstA. foundation. Plain bAyadere velvets
aAAsWSseons6 cameo ~bayaderes are very smar
10g bediees and apron drapertes. one OF the
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rule they are lined with handsome silk and
finished with elaborate revers and high collars.
There is a great air Of smartness about these
cutaway coats when they are on Just the figures
to which they are suited. but. on the whole,
they are. somewhat unhecomtng. and this ex-
adopted.
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Since big round and square collars are 9
feature Of autumn gowns sets consisting OF 9
sailor collar and broad turned-back cuffs o.
Maltese lace are in vogue.
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The newest chatelaine is made OF amber. and
has entirely superseded those OF gold or silver.
The amber clasp is mounted in gold. and gold
chains hold various amber neutrality-suspicious.
box. pencil. purse. mirror. &c.-which are also
mounted in gold or silver gilded flligree work.
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Many smart frocks for little girls are braided
in straight and zigzag lines around the skirt
above the hem The majority Of the bodices
end at the waist in a band, and jacket bodices
usually are held in place by a belt. Yokes are
mented BY capelike trimmings on the shoulders,
uniting in the epaulette. with q point falling on
the fore part OF the arm.
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Pipings are to continue fashionable on'winter
gowns. and good results are obtained in satin,
velvet or ribbed silk. Plain velvets and ipliable
corduroys are used for bindings or smart
gowns.
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AUTUMN COATS.
Capes Not to BE Worn by All womankind,
in Spite of Early Predictions.

New coats for autumn wear are a necessity of
the immediate present. and they are many and
varied in form. Very early in the season those
who like at all times to be becomingly as we'll
as fashionably dressed asked, do all smart
ly dressed women have to wear canes OF one
kind or another ?" and the foreign authorities
answered, Yea, no matter how ill-suited
capes may be to certain individuals. all who
would be strictly up to date In the matter OF
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Rows OF stitching are to be q feature Of
many jackets and coats OF the most approved
knot In stitching. and the effect Is good on
smooth fawn. gray. and blue cloths. Fancy
6 Snst1 1fiii sad lace p are also IN t evid S s sn cda 5ot N
fawn cloth next depicted. Full revers OF ivory
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A new make Of cashmere is particularly
pleasing and attracts much attention. 1t has
on one side a horizontal rib and on the other q
perpendicular rib. the lining being used with
excellent effect to make strappinRs and revers
on severe gowns.
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ribbed silk run down. forming a founce in
front, and a high collar finishes this. as well as
most other handsome wraps.
Some swell coats have long tailed. tight-fttinR
backs and naring fronts without seams, but
a tailor-made vest or Il fussy front Of silk.
satin. lace or embroidery, Touches OF white
caracule, a fur which Is inr more manageable
result on smart black velvet coats. Then. too.
frequently vests Of this caraculc handsomely
embroidered In silver, and trimmed with ap-
plique daintily outlined and lined with silver,
are worn with open fronted coats.
The third model shows a chic Paris coat of
gray faWn cloth. with a tight back and an Eton
front. Revers, exguisitely, braided with strips
ppieSts this novelty, which Is worn with a dressy
front. Red and bright blue cloths are much
employed 10 making coats Of this order. Cape
reverb, collar reyers ana. indeed. all sorts OF
reve$ are TO be seen on even the simplest
coats this season, except those exceedingly
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Parisians like the use OF fancy wool fabrics
in combination with plain silk goods. This is
o style WHICH gives an excellent opportunity
for remodellinR old dresses.
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taste for a short. stout woman to appear In a
long, befrilled cape. such ms those in vogue
that makes her look az broad ~ she 10 tall and
no American woman will do this We long
ago learned that philosophy can be applied
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The newest stocks arc quite original. and
may be worn with any dressy bodice. They
are fashioned OF corded or tucked velvet, and
are rounded in front. fastening to the collar
band with a stud: but they open In the back,
and a lace. chiffon or net scarf Is attached long
enough to go twice around the neck and tie In
a fluffy butterfly bow In front,