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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

with pearls and gold, the embroidery
forming a panel down the front. The
dining room was decorated with gar
lands Of flowers. interspersed with ciev-
erly screened electric lights.
one OF the oddities of cosmopolitan
society is to see n woman well past
the threescore and ten milestone Civ
ing a reception and dinner and making
it not only a delightful, but brilliant
affair. The hostess was Mrs. walden
Pell. name not unknown in the annals
of fashionable New York society. There
is New York street, an old, old street,
that in its day was as fashionable as
Fifth avenue now is, that is named in
honor of the Pels 1t is now given over
TO the Monaghan and his laundry shop
and opium den.S There was one of
the Pells few years ago who startled
society 10y announcing failing fortune
and an intention TO go into the milli-
merry business.
Mrs. Walden Pell, however. has lived
so long abroad that transatlantic socie-
/ ty has in n measure forgotten her 1t
was her eighty eighth birthday that she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

II had wrought many cores about the
hips over which il fitted SO snugly. The
bodice was rounded front and back. and
over the front of the square, low cut
corsage was a full. deep drapery OF
gauze embroidery. which embroidery
was gathered on the shoulders under
rosettes OF silk and then carried over to
fall in flounce at the back. The sash
about the waist formed a bow at the
left. where it was held in place by
paste buckle. Long ends of the silk fell
almost TO the bottom OF the skirt and
were finished with narrow ruffies OF the
doubled silk
Very different, when one thought OF
the dressmaker's bill. was the sumptu-
Gus garment of accordion plated chif-
fon and pearl embroidered gauze which
was worn by the Baroness II. at a
fashionable function a few evenings
ago Madame has beautifully nodded
neck and arms. and the costumer whose
shop she patronizes had made the gown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

the AtlallLu "a y, oman Is hopelesSly
shelved at that age. so far as So
ciety is concerned. the innovation OF
a bright energetic woman OF nearly 80
still queening il is inspiring and re-
calls the days Of Recamier and Duf-
frand. Al the small dinner which pre-
ceded the reception Nine. Emma Eames
and some equally well known hut more
distinctly European artists sang ana
played. Among these was Angela An
derson. the young pupil of Paderewski
who is attracting so much attention.
As | noted some OF the beautiful
gowns at some OF the recent social
functions IL occurred TO me that there
were a good many young women IN
America who about this time are
planning for the round of gayety that,
as a rule. begins with dance on
Thanksgiving eve. A charming evening
dress for young girl of l6 was of white
alpaca. trimmed down both front
seams of the skirt with an insertion
and double ruchng of white chiffon
The neck. cut square, was bordered
with four narrow rows of chiffon ruch-
ing. lust under which was set deep
nounce of white lace that passed under
the arms and was continued at the
back. 4 bow of white ribbon was set
on each Of the four corners of the ruch-
ing outlined yoke. The sleeves came to
the elbow and were rather full on the
! shoulder. They were finished at the
! elbow with "A deep lace flounce, above
which was some pretty chiffon gath
! cred mousquetaire fashion on the arm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

Distinctly novel styles are being
.hown in the new seasons fur gar
iuents. and some of the NANTES ana
capcs are of the most luxurious deScrip-
ton. \ beautiful cape Is made OF the
choicest Persian ldmbskus. embroiu-
orcd round the edge i'm bold scroll de-
sign. which is formed uf thick cords
gathered into castings Of black satin.
\ narrow cording in the same style also
appears at the edge Of the folded re-
yers. The dutcd collar is of chinchilia,
and decp border OF ihc same delicate
FUR goes round the edge 90 tho cape
and appears or the edge Of tho water
falI friu In front. The lining IL of rich
satin brocadc. with piukcd ont fril
uf clacc silk at the edge. uVer NiNn
there is friu Of creamy lace.
\ fascinating mink cape has two NJ
ends i'm front, with shaped friil1 - the
edge. and these are cut in such yas
| that they can either ~ worn harsinl
down on 60 the skirt or can be crossed
! over In front like a Marie Artoinett'
! nchu and fastened round the Walst Al
the back This luxurious mantle hat
an eXquisita lining OF chine silk, md
| tho skins are arranged IA the new way
with tho dark portion of the fur Soine
round the figure instead &c in pcrpen-
iicular lines. The double friiis orc also
formed az entire skins. one cdre OK
I which is strst tch-d to mako the huics.
and. besides producing new "hrct.
/ this H. a very economical arrangentent.
as when the nutsd frills 40 out ~ fash
RON these beautiful and costly SKINS
.san De- brought hack 10 their original
/ ahape and used for other rarrosvs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
FoR MORNING WEAR.

For morning wear, coats and skirts
are still very much I'm demand. the
skirts for the most part being plain. ex-
cept for several rows of stitching or
strapping. while many OF the coats are
cut m a sack shape and very elabo-
rately braided. There is plenty of va
riety as far as the shape and length OF
the ecoats are concerned. as some of them
are short and tight fitting. with very
tiny basques. cut for the most part in
tabs or scallops and reaching only a lit
tie distance below the waist. Others,
again, are cut with loose fitting backs
and fronts, reaching only TO the waist
but hanging straight from yoke, while
yet another variety may he seen I'm the
shape of long three-quarter length
coats, shaped like mans frock coat
and made With seams and pockets on
the hips.
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IConvrlght. 1851


Paris. Nov. Sit IL hard to realize
while the boulevards are alive with eX-
cited Parisians volubly discussing the
fate of France, which now seems TO
hang very much in the balarce. that on
the other side of the ocean America,
Frances sister republic. is placidly
turning her thoughts toward Thanks
giving day. Never before have Ameri-
cans had so much TO be thankful for, If
one may except the first Thanksgiving
day that saw the republic free. They
do not give thanks over here-'at least,
not officially. Thanksgiving day in
Paris is very tame. Only the Ameri-
cans know anything about IT. The 10y
al ones celebrate IL by going to church
once during the day at the little Amer
lean church where all American born
Paris makes weekly rendezvous. Later
I'm the day call at the American lega-
tion is not unlikely TO be thought of.
provided the ambassador Is as popular
q one as the present one, 3cneral Por-
ter. a.
To show how admire sly the Porters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

with the intention OF emphasizing them.
The bodice was pearl embroidered
gauze over plain. tight fitting. pinkish
satin The shoulder straps which held
the very low cut bodice in place were
heavily embroidered with peapls, from
which fell over the portion OF bare arm
near the shoulder three strands OF arti-
fetal pearls although madame could
well have afforded the real article. Be-
low this. uniting with the bodice under
the arms. were tight fitting sleeves OF
embroidered gauzc. The waist gradual
ed into the skirt. the gauge being cut
away in front 60 show the chiffon un-
drrskirt. wide bands OF embroidery
upon the skirt and narrower ones out
lining the edge of the gaiizc gave am air
OF the greatest richness % tho costume.
The handsome baroness had her hair
arranged i'm full pompadour waves,
aud a rcd rose ornamcnted the soft coil
OF tresses at the back.
Although rumor said that the day OF
the blouse waist was over yet many
very pretty evening blouses and waists
are making their appearance. The diff
ference between the modes of the pres
ent and past seasons is that the blouse
must now match Ira color the skirt witt
T, wnict-ft IS worn. The waists ars o
course in harmony with the latest fash
/ ion. Just now they are much trimmed
/ with ieweied and embroidered gailzes
| nets ard similar materials. or heaVil'
covered with pearl passementefics,
fayorite application being in the shap
\ OF tn little zouave jackets. Narro'
doubt chiffon ruchings are also prett
trimmings TO- nounces frills and jack
cts. CATHERINE TALBOT
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and that might bc copied in less eXpen-
slNe material The skirt was cut very
full. with nine cores and "A decided tram.
IL was untrimmed. hut the bodice was
cut low. with a few folds OF white chit-
fon across the decolletagc. The chiffon
was edged with n deep band ot pearl
passcmcntcrie. The sleeves were OF ac-
Gordon plated chiffon. gathered on
shoulder straps Of satin. The satin "t
the bodice was gathered at the waist in
small plaits held down by a eirdle OF the
pearl passcmenteric. ON the left ahoul-
der spray af ostrich tips gave an ad-
dltional touch OF ch!c O. the costume.
The long scarf sashes that are seen
on many OF the evening Gowns worn
by the younger generation are graceful
and becoming In an especial degree to
the tall. lank young women who are
not ftttrd ~ nature 10 -wcaL- The tgh'
0tung skirts. With a lace overEkirl
drapery down one side 90. The skirt and
a sash draped at the other. one only
| puesses al the iank figure they 80 skill
fully hide.
\ slender. graceful gitl wore ono o
| The graceful sashed robes. ~ was con
structed ~ soft fabric. combination
Of silk and wool The sbnt had wid
narc about the hem. which suggested
! that the skilled modistt who had mad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

celebrated in her spacious ssltns Ia the
Avenue Montaigne. The ro'ns were
crowded with distinguishpd guests.
whose rioh garments showed Brilliantly
against the delicate background OF flow
ers that everywhere fianked the walls
Elghty-eight baskets OF orchids and
roses represented the number of birth
day anniversaries which were being cell
cbrated The hostess herself. looking
not within 20 years of the age she cd
mitted stood up 90 receive her guests.
bright and smiling ia "a modish gown OF
black satin. much embroidered in cut
steel and silver Her snowy hair was
piaborately dressed and the jewels she
,-ore were handsome. when one CON
siders that ds rule on this side OF
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The front o. the bod's. sas gives "a
fun blouse effect. - est girdle CT
white chiffon. with a rosette OF the ma
teriai in front. gave the finishing touch
60 the waist.
A simple costume of SIR bengaline.
which could as we'll be duplicated IN
cashmere or any pretty and inexpensive g
material. was worn at a recent musi-
Gale by a young girl just out Of a con-
vent and making her first appearance
IN society. Her family, while noble
was poor. hence mademoiselle's SIM
pncity in scene where diamonds
might have been reCkOned by the
quart She was the prettiest biz Of hu-
inanitv I'M che salons too. The skirt
was cut with seven gorcs, fitted very
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entertain one must have enjoyed their
hospitality at a email and unofficial al
fair Their address VS. the Palais spit
ger. Rue Viilejust. There they recently
gave n dinner for the peace commits
sloners and their families These In
cluded ex-Secretary Of state William
". Day and wife. the Hon. Whitelaw
Reid and wife. General Wesley Mer-
ritt. Senator George Gray and Wiio.
Senator and Mrs. Frye. General and
Mrs Winslow and Mr. and Mrs. John
Monroe. Mrs. Porter was handsome
figure in a gown Of white satin, with
eors8ge embroidered in gold and pearls.
Around the deoOiietage was iiounce
OF lace and mousseiine de- solo. The
skirt was embroidered like the waist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06

IN many cases The detachable square
rolInrs of batisto and of cambric are
stiu being worn. and they certainly look
yerV fresh and pretty with any ordina-
~ tailor made gown, while other de-
tachablc collars are also obtaiuable In
whit, corded silk and in white satin,
covered with applique designs i'm ecru
auipurc or grass lawn CmUroideries.
These can hc cleaned OF course when
necessary and give an air of smartness
60 the simplest tailor gown while thTS
are undeniably becoming 10 all
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all around at goods and prices i'm
H0usefurnishin9s, then come here
and see how thoroughly we can
please you with stylish, ito date
Furniture and at the same time
save you One-haIf Of the pur-
chase price.
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DON'f

think of buying a Range until you
have examined the merits of the
World Renowned Model Grand,
the acknowledged leader, made in
Providence, and being sold at
bankrupt prices at this closing
ont sale.
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-20
AN EXPLOSION AND MURDER.
shaft-A Negro Miner Shoots and Fatal
ly Wounds Isaiah Ross, Colored.

PANA, H., Oct. 17.--A bad fire is
burning in Pana Coat Co.'S shaft No.
l. 1t was started by an explosion OF
gas in the north entry at noon Satur-
day. and so far it has been impossible
for the company to extinguish it An
effort was made to drag il out, but
failing in that men were sent down
Sunday afternoon to build partition
walls in hopes Of smothering IL out
When the explosion occurred there
were about 10 Negroes at work in adj
joining chambers, but none was in
jured
Sunday evening at $50 o'clock John
Hawkins, a Negro miner employed at
Pana Shaft No. |, fatally shot Isaiah
Ross, also colored, as the result of an
all day. quarrel. The shooting oc-
Cured in the company's office where
Ross sought safety and was done with
a Springfield rifle, a number OF which
were found there. Maj Butler, COM
manding the militia, will disarm the
Negroes Monday.
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VIEW OF SENIOR 'ABARZUZA.
The spanish RelInqulshmeuto OF Cuba Means
American Annexation, Not the In
dependence of the Island

NEW YORK, Oct Is. "A special to the
World from Paris says: Senior Abar
zuza, member Of the Spanish peace
commission, was intervied by World
correspondent
"Has the United States demanded
the whole Philippine group2' was
asked.
"She has not so far" replied Senior
Abarzuza, "and will. think, be con-
tent with the Ladrones or part OF
them, perhaps with Guam, which she
has already taken. However, as to
that 1 give only my impression"
HAS not the United States displayed
great magnanimity in not demanding
indemnify"
Cuba is indemnity according to our
view. The commissions will not have
to consider any question of money in
demnity."
''ls there no claim for the Maine?"
THAT does not fall within the scope
TO the commissions
us 1t true that n serious hitch has
arisen between the commissions, and
that a break in the negotiations is
possible2"
This rumor is ridiculous exagger-
alton. No hitch has arisen"
"On what ground can Spain ask the
United States to assume the Cuban
debt"
Cuba is the key to the Gulf of Mexi-
co and has long been necessary to the
United States For that reason alone
she might take upon herself the Cuban
debt When the United States secures
Cuba she will instantly secure control
of the customs, which will enable her
TO effect 4 conversion OF the debt and
reduce the interest from six TO two per
cent"
"You imply that Spanish relinquish.
ment of sovereignty means American
annexation, not Cuban independence" ?"
Certainly, our REIMBURSEMENT
means the transfer of sovereignty to
America, with all its rights, therefore
also its Obligations
"Does that apply equally to the
and their debt?'
"No. That case is absolutely oppo-
site. America would be extremely un-
wise to start policy OF colonial ex-
pansion. Taking the Philippines
would mean a colonial army, a colon
Ial civil service and more ships"
"But the American people have ful.
Iy counted the cost"
"They can not have done so because
they do not know it. OF course, if the
United States were seeking to obtain
arge interests in the far east the Phil
ppines would be valuable. Such a
policy, however, would entail con-
,tantly increasing sacrifices and in
,olve international complications OF
he most onerous description"
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French Arm. Receive seriou. Check.

PARIS, Oct. 16-The Politique Colo
male publishes a dispatch from the
Ivory coast. upper Guinea, saying that
the French arms have received n seri-
GUS cheek. A column of Tirailleurs,
which has been dispatched to suppress
a rising OF the Bourbourys, was forced
to retreat with loss of seven killed
and ten wounded. The Bourbourys,
the dispatch says, are preparing TO
march upon Jacquesyille, where a
number of French trading factories
have been established.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-20
THE JUGULAR VEIN SEVERED
Body Bearing Evidence of Foul Play
Found Floating in the Water In Graves
end Bay, Near New York City.
chance Of success

New YORK, Oct. IA mans body,
bearing strong evidences of foul play,
was found Sunday floating in Graves
end bay. The throat had been cut
from ear to ear, evidently by some
keen instrument, the wound being
clean one. The jugular vein was sew
cred. There was also the mark of
blow on the left breast. Apparently
a week. The man had been about Sc
years old, five feet eight inches in
height and weighing about 100 pounds
The body was nude. There were no
marks by which the identity Of the
victim could be traced.
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Two browne ed.

NEW YORK, Oct. lT.-William Louris
and John Welch. both OF Newark,
were drowned in Newark bay Sunday
afternoon. In company with iwo
other young men they went grabbing.
The water got rough, however, and
they put back. While alongside the
Lehigh Valley railroad bridge and en-
ieavoring to climb upon the structure
piers Welch fell into the water. Louric.
seized him by the shoulder, but he was
dragged down. and both were
drowned.
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Defied the AmerIcann.

MANILA, Oct. 1.-THE insurgents at
Lagsspi have prevented the American
steamer Hermanos from loading or un-
loading, on the ground that there are
Spaniards on board. They also re-
fused to allow an officer OF the United
States cruiser Raleigh TO land without
permission of Gen. Aguinaldo.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-20
Emperor of China Practically Imprisoned.

PEKIN, Oct IS. - The emperor is
practically imprisoned in the island
palace, which is strongly guarded.
Not boat is allowed to land there ex-
cept with the expressed consent of the
dowager empress. All the decress are
now issued by the dowager empress,
the last pretense Of the emperor's
power having been abolished.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-20
? W LUKENs.

When the Chicago & Alton train
barring the Negroes arrived it was
net by fully 1900 armed miners who
Eere lined up on each side of the
tack, between the telegraph Office and
tie mine OF the Chicago Vir-
den Coal company. The train
vas stopped Immediately in front
o. tie east gates Of the stockade
Sid the trouble began. Dozens of
"o.s were fired from the stockade at
he white men, while the strikers were
ha'' a mile away, and the Chicago &
".ioa policeman was undou btedly
I'.'el by a Shot from the tower.
4ae Town Is very much excited,
1aa men are securing whatever arms
'a'y can Get hold Of, expecting to use
''sin 'or their own protection if the
'0IJ-e spreads Women and children
Ue running to their homes and bar
'''a-lns themselves behind their
doors
4ne'e is the greatest indignation
t' here against Mine Operator Lux
'aA who is held responsible for the
tragedy.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. lS.-Gov. Tan
''' mas Just received a telephone mes
'-se from Sheriff Davenport, of Ma
"uPlA county, that the fight between
~' miners and those guarding the
''OeAades is still going on and over
we hundred men have been killed.
'"e governor ordered Capt Craig |
:, -, vo~hand :. OF Battery b, and Sons |
" veterans companies at Pana to pro- |
yea ... al once to Virden. Capt. Craig !
'D' " 'eaye iana for Springfield in a
|. ,.0'' TINE and thence proceed to
'"eh with Battery i and one
I, y4gany Sons Of Veterans regiment.
'"' governor also ordered Col. Hamil-
s'' commanding Sons Of Veterans
's'Henl 70 rendezvous four com.
s-''S Of his regiment at once at
P"ngaeld p for equipment
OON Tanner said: II shall give
~ 'Tair, who will command the
ops at Virden, orders to sup
~ 'he riot, protect life and prop
n. anu 10 not allow imported la
." DC unloaded at that place,
w w The mine owners have
-. out their threat, in
'."V'a ty ayarice and gain,
h "'a'e this riot and bloodshed
- '''' propose that they shall further
i. 'ne peace Of the state. The
o. V"neFs and managers are re-
on., ,'p'' ioF and guilty of the murder
oni, "' aoout by this conflict and
~ Oe indicted by the grand jury /,
= -''oer' as believe they will be-"
,,. EDEN IL, Oct IA detail of ,
.St' a. 'O'oO Wednesday night kill
., +'eu@ Hu@ Of Police Tom Pres 8
+, y Chicago, AT the stockade. He 8
,.1 1''sng outside the stockade as
% The militia gave the bystand- q
.,, "es' the command to halt and I
.ina 4 stepped back to the gate. The
m.~ "red and he was shot in the r
u = !. lie was carried into the Of =
- ,'e S'ockade, where he expired.
!, - ,yO,'o"ing wounded miners are /.
~ y, Johns hospital: !,
r'",' DSF' Smith, Mount Olive; Gustave n
jnne tTe.p, ), Mount Olive; Edward Upton, 4
= ne'0; I Thomas Jennings, Spring s.
.,a' c haines, Girard; Joe Runk, D
',e' ~ William Herman oirard; 4 4
IN, ION o,. Mount Olive; Jv& Long, q
- miners are gathered in little III
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One Hundred Men TO he Discharged.

SAN FRAEcIsco. Oct. 15.-The Ten.
nessee regiment was inspected by
Maj Field. assisted by Col. Smith,
surgeon Of the regiment, He found that
100 men might be discharged for suffi.
cient reasons. The failure to develop
aptitude in service" is to be the chief
reason for discharge, and by the oper.
alton of the order the regiment will be
rid of many Objectionable characters.
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e.. Hundred Shots Exchanged
ntween Strikers and Depu-
tjes and Railroad Police.
rSDTED NEGROES NET BY MINERS
-, uen on Both Sides We're Killed
pd Wounded in the Fight
That Followed.
,.ro Of yirden, Ill, is In tho Greatest
g., ,,meni, snd Men Are SECURING
v,,,,yer Arm, They Can Get Hold
Of, Expecting More Trouble.

ynpYy. H., Oct 1S-Thc arrival Of
d, imported Negroes from the south
:, .'.,o Wednesday was followed by a
ex,ate battle.
five hundred shots were exchanged
h;r,en the strikers on one side and
,5,-F Davenport and his deputies
nd -si.road police on the other side.
hs though; that at least 20 men on
lo.b SIDES were killed and wounded.
ne bes, information is that ten were
klbi. FIVE fatally wounded and five
s-cus.y wounded. A Chicago & Al
sa special policeman is among the
svts. His name is said to be ID.
Tsus~