West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-02-27
NEW YORK LETTER.
Explosions High Winds, Epidcmcs,
and Trouble in High Society.

'"N' ''N"'"A "hN devastating. hOtrthlC
railroad accidents; vast wrcckaec of
property aud loss of life by dynamite
explosions, aud poor little Teddy Roose.
Welt Ir., at deaths door. the country is
not as we'll OF as Il might be One is
most afraid to open a morning paper. TO
venture abroad, or-it residing anywhere
within tho radius OF the subway oNcava.
tions even to stay at home
Within the past few weeks gre has
wrought sad havoc in two towns In par.
ucular. In both instances the losses have
seemed, to sympathisiug communities
prompt and eager in offers of assistance.
too heavy to be borne; and in both In.
stances these stricken places have elected
to bear the burden OF their own misfor.
tunes. Such courage commands the
highest order OF respect Tho whole
country can well oXclaim Hats OF to-
Paterson, \. J., and Waterbury Conn"
Aud now there comes a tale OF domestic
differences between 4. SuHcrn Taller and
his lovely wife, Maud Lorillard that was
Like many others conspicuous In the
world girt about with wealth aud fashion,
these two young people have had too
many OF lie's luXuries. To dip ones
hngurcs occasionally into che ncsh-pots OF
Egypt is delightful. but continuous sweet $
and comdts pail upon the palate.
Santos Dumoat shares public interests
with Marconi These two men may be
ancient history TO the coming generations
but they are very present and vivid
source of interest to us. Certainly they
are giving MS lots to think and talk about
and true IL also is that air ships and wire.
less tclography are happier subjects for
reelection aud discussion than any Of the
hoart-rcndering topics so recently en-
gagng public attention
Notwithstanding the fact that Lent Is
upon as. feminine minds will wonder.
ever and anon. to the aftermath OF Easter
hncry to which this sad sacred season OF
tasting and prayer inevitable tends.
The world a.. move. and the fashions
do change At u.s. most fashions But
the lady who ears an * N G.. corset is
never out OF fashion. because this we'll.
shaped. wcll.boucd aud artisucally
structed stay is one OF iashion's, most
welcome and desirable Gxtures.
Etamiue suits viii vie with those OF
lightweight, broadcoth.
There Is lovely new weave called
crcpolettc. Il is allwou crcpe-like in
effect and texture. and forty inches wide.
IL comes in rayal and cadet blues tan.
cardinal. rcscda gray aud black
Striped linen gnghams arc pretty and
desirable They come in steel. pink. blue.
lavender and green.
trcsh.loolsing green checry leaves
compose one pretty Spring hat--A cluster
OF white cherries is placed in front. and
another Of rcd cherries adorns the back
Lace mingles with aud adorns every.
thing. from the sheercst material to the
heaviest from the hat TO the slipper
rosettc
Gowns wilh necks out slightly low and
elbow sleeves, Will bc worn this Spring
and Summer
Among elaborate woolcus Tor charming
Spring gowns. Lord and Taylor arc show
ing some delightful silrand wool crcpes
silk figured nannes aud cashmcrcs and
figured chcviots.
Double, triple. or slightly drappcd effects
characterize many now skirts.
Velvet and yelyctccn blouscs with fnc
cloth skirts will be worn well INTO the
spring The inevitable touch Of lace viii
appear on the blouse
Embroidered velvet ribbon is popular
trimming for both cloth and silk gowns
IL embraces all colors. and black and
white. II Is from ono to seven inches in
width. is framed by narrow lace or satin
ruching ON each side aud uccdlcwork
decoration is chainstitch embroidery
pretty new evening gown is Of cggshcl
green lint rho flowers which best har.
monte with it arc American beauty roses.
For liule girls white wash frocks some
few all over patterns Of embroidery are
shown they are by no means as dainty
however as those Of fine dimity trimmed
with lace edged runcs
Wide rolling brms and rather high
crowns prevail among bat shapes Tor little
Girls. Frskyhued field flowers and bright
ribbons are lagishly used ln their adoru
meut
Greens boz goodly variety gray and tans
blues from light sky TO royal aud pinks
and ycllowish reds are all down on the
extensive color card for thc spring
iicot velvet seems near relative OF the
terry velvet Of long ago % is largely in
demand Tor trimming Gauzc fabrics lead
thc Hnc oi materials or evening gowns
Noit satin iOulards in unique shades sf
brown and blue arc in high favor There
is one blue as dark AS the popular Yale
tint
BLACK gaulc fans arc heavily spanelcd
with giIt or silver. EyFIYs CAHtF