West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08

Modes and Murders Galore; Airships
and Airy Fashions.


From our Special Correspondent
expect spring grew heartily tired of
having winter iinger In her lap so long.
never saw such protracted severe
weather for the month OF mingled smiles
and tears: but presto. change We are
now permitted to realize by actual ex-
pericnce. that We are not living back in
January
The air has been black for many months.
with mysterious murders and murder
trials cannot say that we improve very
much In tracing evil deeds 10 their per.
petrators. Murder will not always out; as
several undiscovered assassins lurking
| about somewhere near. perchance. know
to their secret satisfaction. New York
has had a taste OF most everything horrible
lately.
Wish we were all rich enough TO have an
airship apiece. like Santos Dumont and
go sailing around .he moon in rari6ed
| atmosphere, crystslized out of all sen.
blancc to this dark and bloody battle.
ground of earth How nice to escape TO
some peaceful abode where strife and
hatred have no part. and life would truly
tfs
In peace and unity with our favored fellows
in such an Arcadia.
The ladies look mighty sweet. these fine
days in the bravery of feather light hats
and the daintiest OF spring gowns. And SO
comfortable and content. Even though IL
may be little chilly. they never feel cold.
bless you Upto-datc clothes generate
their own warmth OF satisfaction.
Summer furniture may be covered with
crctonne, patterned In apple blossoms.
Lorgnette chains OF gun metal are set at
intervals with Egyptian red beetles.
Blue and green straws make servccable
hats.
Atswell affairs ices are served In square
tissue paper baskets with handles over
the ice.
Very smart indeed are shoes OF black
patent leather and white kid.
Gun metal charms In animal form are
plentiful. Cows and donkeys vie with
pigs. and there are plenty of bow-wows,
too. The pig is considered a lucky amulet
A beautiful hat shown By Lord & Taylor
is made almost entirely OF white and
purple hyacinths. II has two tull stalks OF
bloom-one purple. the other white
placed in upright position directly In front
For the small boy of the family, a
Russian blouse suit In white pique trimmed
with white French knots is very smart
Two rows OF these edge the lapels aud
pointed sailor collar fronts
Crinkled cotton crepes ia delicate colors
are used for the body of gentlemen's shirts.
hau ia
striped fabrIct 10 match. the stripes being
ribbed in colors like the shirt The
cuffs have broad white bands
Mixed straw hats are simply trimmed.
orc has merely twist OF dark ribbon at
the side. and ribbon knots in the back.
The really warm days we have already
had created a longing for the dainty lace
corset OF r. * @. fame, which looks so
pretty feels so plant, is SO positive In it's
staying qualities, and cmbodes all that is
graceful durable and beautiful in up.to.
date corsetlng.
Butterflies make pretty hair ornaments.
gorgeous study OF this liehtsome insect
represents him with centre body consist
ing OF a sapphire and each end pearl.
Myrlads OF wee diamonds form the am.
tennae and the eyes are rubies. Diamond
wings st in platinum are crossed with
color strips Of gold set rubies. IL costs a
pretty penny.
Ponpadour trimmings are raised roses
and leaves of silk Chiffon, outlined with
daintiy tinted silk.
Black silk grenadines are well to the
front.
Walking skirts of Melton with hair
lined stripes are deliberately tailored. The
latest designs in silk coats come in three
quarter and full-length models. trimmed
with ribbons chiffon or Irish point lace.
new pattern in wall paper has large.
ioIlaged roses as big as young cabbages.
Pin tucks adorn the fashionable waist
no matter what may be the material.
deih blue pattern upon a white ground
constitutes delightful showing among
crctonnes. EVELYN CABLE
MODERN MA(.IIINERV ,oo.,k. ;,t.