West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-09-19
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
IwiNt Hope and DeSpai:-rhe Parting
~ the Ways-Ihe Menace OF An.
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Her official departure should have
occurred on the Thirty-hrst as per
calender; but the actual passing of
her August majesty has not yet
occurred. But nights and morn
ings hold a certain GOODNESS which
suggests pathetic parting of the
ways in the near future, fervid
mondays TO the contrary notwith-
standing. AlaSl All too soon we
will be pining for a sun bath and
repining because it is not to be had
this side of Palm Reach or Der.
muda.
Our grieving nation reads with
baied breath the news from Buffalo
of the stricken one whom men made
President, but whom God alone
created high minded moral man,
and an attahle, courtly gentlemen,
sans pHey al sans yCprochc The
lines upon which his latest speech
was formulated are indicative of
the trend of this earnest, conscien-
uous man, who truly said; Il have
not controlled events, but have
been guided by them"
Thai is principle which might
be applied to the case in hand. We
should be strenously guided by
past atrocities to some plan OF de-
Tense against the perpetrators of
crimes which have already stlled
the beatings of many noble hearts
and cOnvulsed countries from Pole
to Pole. The authorities in this
city propose demonstrating Of
every professed apostle and disciple
of the revolving doctrines OF Anar-
chy, and some pretty rigorous
handling. Every plan is yet incipi-
ent. but whether our good Chief
Magistrate lives or dies. | feel that
the nation is arrayed against these
menacing elements of law and order
and every city, town village and
hamlet should act as a unit in put
ling stop TO their proceedings.
Now for my dear lady friends
We women are behaving ourselves
SO nicely in concerning ourselves
with the fashions and all those
little charming and homelike affairs
which make up our own lives and
render us such interesting elements
in the lives of our menfolks, that
we cannot help feeling little phar-
asaical when We reflect upon the
difference between ourselves and
Emma Goldman, can we
Well, | went into Lord & Taylor's
yesterday, to find out what's what
for your edifcation and guidance,
and found it tie busiest place |
have seen for many day. Both
stores arc hourly filed with shop
pers, and in the mail order depart
ments the mills of the gods must
pertorce grind rapidly to get out
the work betimes. Letters of in
quiry, requests for samples and
orders come pouring in by the hun
dreds, and so large is the force of
workers employed To respond to
them that each days mail is attend
ed to as fast as it comes in, with
never letter left over until tomor-
row. This is comforting 10 the
district shopper, who thereby feels
her importance and claim to instant
consideration as strongly as though
she were right in the store making
her purchases.
Black tafeta silk, plated, corded
iounced and hemstitchcd, is well to
the front; and granite and Venitian
cloths are conspicuous among all
and Winter dress goods. Two
lovely novelties in dress goods arc ::
Rough surfaced canvas in shot
effects; and silk finished mohair.
Velvet gowns in rich, dark color
ings and black, are considered the
acme of style.
The return Of the ostrich feather
in every variety Of length, breadth
and coloring, is welcomed with
delight The long ones put on the
hat brim aureole fashion, arc i'm
mensely becoming to most faces.
Most all the felt hats for early
Autumn wear are in light colors.
The shapes are fiat and low and
tilt far over the face.
Half and three quarter length
coats Of tafeta, covert and pongee
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