West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-10-12
Our New York Letter.
OF A Great Day A
Cold Snap-What the Folks Must
Wpar

From our Regular Correspondent.
Well the agony is oyer, and i'm
agine Dewey feels like taking n day off
and patting himself on the back and
shaking hands with himself and other
wise privately demonstrating his de.
light that he has passed through IL all.
But do wish everyone who reads this
and has spark of patriotism in his
breast, could have seen the sights OF
last Friday and Saturday. heard
prominent Doctor say that IL was as
good as trip round the world to see
the big warships The bosom of the
river was a brave sight when the naval
parade was in full blast
! think the most beautiful thing I'm
New York at the present time is the
Dewey arch. Garlands of green went
festoon fashion from post to pillar all
the way up Fifth Avenue from Twenty.
third street to the Waldorf.Astora.
The passage OF our latest hero under
the arch will never be forgotten by
those fortunate enough TO see the
-
looking chap he is, to be sure-and
how his good honest face beamed as
the shouts of the people who love him
rang in his ears
Another pleasing feature of the pro-
cession was Roosevelt Governor
who rode his horse like hero, and
took off his shining silk hat right and
left in response to the plaudits which
the sight of him inspired. Just as he
passed the large window ON Fifth Ave-
uue where / was cnsconsed taking in
the sights for all ! was worth, tall
policeman stepped from the curb and
exte nded his hand Governor Roose-
velt bent from his saddle TO give it
cordial grasp. ] imagined it wac a
former Rough Rider.
predicted that colds galore would
be caught, and sure enough for one
secured one big enough to be divided
up among several folks And L was
under shelter and comfortable But
we had the windows up, and the day
was airish ] don't know how the
the open Jared. IL has turned bitterly
cold all Of a sudden, and in all houses
not warmed by steam heat or furnace
there is wild rush to get stoves ir
place and fires going. Straw hats have
stayed long while out of retirement
this Fall but how this sudden change
in the weather has put them 70 rout
Black underwear is the rage in Paris
TiRht-ftting dresses are being re-
placed by those of easier and more
graceful lines and artistic drapinRs
China craIe and mousseline de sole
combine charmingly in very recher-
che costume shown at Lord q Taylor.
A dressy Autumn mantle is half
fitting redingote of drab cloth, the
fronts, sleeves and short cape being
ornamented with narrow black satin
bands cut crosswise.
a walking gown Of pastel blue cloth
has short vest corsage cut away i'm
front and opening with wide lapels
over white frilicd muslin waistcoat
Boleros, tlastrons. shirred fronts and
al sorts Of dressy adjustments appear
upon the waists Of most costumes save
the regulation tailor affairs
Fall frocks shown by Best & Co. for
little girls are much frightened by
guimpes Of gay plaid silk They are
f,rther enhinced by trimmings Of
narrow silk or velvet ribbon, sterling
buckles and lace appliqucs.
A pretty little jacket is OF smooth
broadcloth with short, double-brcasted
box front and tight-6tting back with
tails.
Immense rosettes appear on Gains
borough hats, which arc worn much
tilted over the eyes.
Sable, beaver or Persian lamb may
form the collar Of young girls coat
EvErNN CABLE.