Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 29, Number 9, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 August 1898 — Page 2

|!THE WAR SOUVENIR.

HOW THE ARRIVAL OF THE TEXAS

STARTED THE FAD.

The Sailor* Broocht Back a Shipload of Belies, t«t Fair Visitors Soon Emptied Their Ditty Boxes—Plaint of a Button* less Marine.

by American Press Associa

[Copyright. 1898,

Jation.]

The poor jackies are in au unhappy frame of mind and are wondering what is to become of tbem—that is, the bluejackets attached to the battleship Texas are in this condition. They were willing to fight, and did flgbt well. They carried off laurels from the field, and when the ship started for the home station they carried a few souvenirs to New York, never dreaming that a horde of trophy hunters would be in the navy yard to make an attaok on Jack's ditty box as soon as the gangplanks were lowered over the side.

He had fought the Spaniards, and did it well, but when the women came on board in their summer dresses and frills Jack was lost. Questions were shot into him faster than Mauser rifles could pump lead into the boat's crew on a Cuban beach. "Colt's automatio gun isn't in it with some of the girls that asked questions and wanted some little memento from the battle or the ship," said one of the men in speaking of his experiences. "We could not resist their pleadings, and when they got a chance they took everything in sight, from the Spanidi coins to the gun barrels that were brought up from Cuba, and when these were gone they wanted buttons from our coats and the ribbons from our caps. I would rather any time fight the Spaniards than face the crowd of women both old and young that came on board to get something from the ship." "Alany of them did not know a soul on board the vessel, bat that didn't make any difference. They tackled the first fellow that happened their way, and he had to 'give up,' for it was useless to resist. They came in swarms and were everywhere about the ship from the engine rooms to the bridge, and I believe thoy would have gone into the fighting tops only they didn't know how to climb the ladders."

It is true both women and men crowded the ship from early morning until they were ordered off at colors. Thoy took away everything they oould carry concealed. So many small things were missing, suoh as the sights on the small guns and the knife bayonets, that orders were issued by Captain Philip that all small stuff must be put away. Not only the men, but the women helped themselves to everything in sight. They wanted souvenirs, and they got them, and it did not make any difference how.

Many of the girls got Spanish ooins, and they have put them to good use. At first they did not know just what to do with them, but leave sucfc a problem to a woman and she will find a way to niako hor souvenirs useful as well as ornamental. One little miss eoncoived the idea of having her souvenir coin made into a pin. It did not take long to get a jeweler who would do tho work. A pin was soldered on tho back of the coin, and now it adorns the throat of this little miss. Her example was soon followed by othors who had succeeded in getting from jackie one of the Spanish pieces. Now there are many of these unique pins to be seen in tho city, and somo of them are battered and smoko blackened

All tho souvenirs brought up by the Texas have been given away, but jackie fitill has a number of friends he never saw before who come on board the ship every day and ask for something. If there is one weak spot in Jack's make op, it is his generosity. Ho has nothing moro to give away, aud tho idea of having to refuse the girl's requests is more than ho can stand, and on that account he is unhappy. "Why," said one of the men in the engineer's division, "tho ship wouldn't oarry all the stuff we could have given

TIN MAPK or A SILVER PESO TAKEN FROM THE VltCATA. •way to the girls that have oome on board and asked for something to make a souvenir of. When we didn't have any more Spanish things, they took our cap ribbons and everything else they oould get hold of. What were we going to do? Yon could tell a man yon didn't have anything, but it comes hard to tell the gtrls. They seem to be so disappointed. One girl said the ship was big enough to hare carried the island of Cuba up, and she thought it was a ihnwe we did not bring more stuff. Now, what do yon think of that? She hah't more than said it when she '•turned around and wanted the ribbon |j,y hat I gave it to her, and she %-ent away smiling."

One old lady who had been looking *boue the ship and had failed to get anything hailed one of the marines. She osked him if he could get any more battens like those on his coat He promptly replied tbatvthe department Slowed the sailors and marines to purchase what they needed as long as their mt held out. She said sho wanted a few to make hatpin# of, and she got ihcui*

When she bad deputed, the marine breathed a deep sigh, "I'm going to get ont of this business. A marine's pay

THE CURVE OF FASHION.

How It Dominates All the New Skirts and Wraps.

Surely the spirit of Hogarth is hover ing around the designers of new costumes just about now, for such a lot of curved lines I never saw together. Everything shows their influence.

The princess gown, which is now an assured fact in Paris, the blessed, and also among those who copy the Paris models, is literally composed of curved lines, though they are long. The shaped flounces in all their variation are more or lees curved, while the Dewey flounce is curves upon a curve.

The open polonaise skirt has curved fronts, and the cloaks and wraps are more noticeable than any of the other garments, for we had become accustom

CURVED LINES IN FASHION.

ed to the sight of them, but the wraps and mantles are so new. These are, like those of the last two or three seasons, of varying lengths, but all are rounded up in front clear to the bust line, even where they are cut to reach below the knees in the back. For these long mantles there is a diversity of material, velvet being first favorite, with heavy ribbed silk, fine kersey and broadcloth, plush and a thick hairy frieze. The frieze is always gray. Velours du nord is also used.

The salient points about these mantles are first their rounded fronts, second the two and three ruffles set around the bottom, and third the fur shoulder cape following the curved outline and having a high slashed collar. The col lar has sharp revers which turn stiffly outward.

The handsomest model was of black velvet with two deep ruffles of the velvet all around, with one made of sable fur set between. On the shoulders was a sable cape, revers and collar. It was lined with moonlight satin brooade of the heaviest quality. With slight ohanges this design was reprodnoed in a dozen different materials and qualities. In thick, fine white cloth this style makes a beautiful evening wrap.

White, by the way, is to be very much used for natty jackets cut away in front with the "curved line" still in evidence and verytclosely braided with fine blaok or gold soutache. They are particularly desirable for young ladies.

But the houppelande is to be the swell coat for outdoors for the cold days, and I am sure that more than one will be seen at the horse show. They are undeniably horsy in appearance. Grays and fawns are the only colors adopted, and they are of a soft, thick and rather woolly looking fabric.

The coat portion is not unlike an ulster, with great horn buttons and pockets. Over the shoulders are four to five regular coachmen's capes, one a Jittle longer than the next. There is always a high collar. The coat fits rather snugly around the bottom and reaches to tho knees, but there is no curved line here. It is all of the most uncompromising angularity. All these little capes are lined with bright colored silk.

Many new fanoies in skirts are shown, but the most pronounced is where there iB an overskirt lined and cut away in front and left entirely loose to show tho other skirt below this. It makes a rather cumbrous looking gown, but many like its wide sweep. It is a matter of fantasy as to the way of trimming them.

Some have curved flat ban^s of a contrasting color or material others are edged with wee ruffles still others have lace, velvet ribbon, and a few are edged with fur or feathers. Speaking of feathers reminds me of the new boas. These are in for a serious season of prosperity. Last winter it was mainly tentative. The black, white, gray, pale pink, ttue and sulphur are always the prettiest. They are all of one shade. But the newest show stripes of black and white about five inches wide the whole length. Others nave rings of feathers in different shades, the center being dark and the ends light.

There are now deep crimson, purple wad blue. Some of these are dyed or tied so that the middle of the round boa is one color, while the tips of the feathers are white. A few were made of alternate sections of feathers and gause. So you may see boas are in. "The new crepon skirts are now ready for the trade. They certainly are handsome and look distinguished. Whipcords have gained anew popularity, and I see hundreds of skirts and whole suits made of it it is «o solid and durable. There is anew cheviot vigoureux. It is an elegant fabric for a useful dress and not too expensive^ It comes in black and also with admixtures of coloring. The solid colors in the shades of beaver, modes, new blues, grays and browns seem to have found greet favor. They are all rather strong goods and require tailor treatment

Like Banquo's ghost, plaids will not down. There are camel's hair plaids with long ftuoty bristles slightly veiling the design. Foule or twisted plaids are shown ha abundance. This has a rough surface wrought by minute twists of wool above it This is always blaok over colored plaids.

HsxBicres Bovsssau.

PORTO RICAN WOMEN

Courting.

Though Porto Bico is not yet formally annexed to the United States, it is practically now a part of our domain. Its people, though not yet citizens, are no longer aliens and already enjoy some of the privileges conferred by our free institutions. The enthusiastic welcome given by the Porto Ricans to our troops also increases our regard for a people that are to be so intimately associated with us in the time to come. They already love our country, and, accustomed as they have been to the oppressive rule of Spain, they will undoubtedly fully appreciate the benefits of a larger freedom and a political system so beneficent as that under which they now live.

In welcoming our troops to Porto Rico the women of the island were if anything more warm in their greeting than the men. We feel, of course, deeply interested in them as belonging to our common country, and any information regarding them cannot fail to excite our curiosity, as well as to appeal to our sympathies.

Unfortunately women in Porto Rico generally have but few advantages of education. In the country districts girls usually are restricted to the merest rudiments of knowledge, and many even among the whites of the rural population can neither read nor write. The schools are largely under the influence of the clergy, and, though these are undoubtedly highly educated and devoted to their duties, they do not apparently regard a good education as essentialrequisites so far as the women of the humbler classes of society are concerned. The parents, frequently ignorant themselves, are generally indifferent or opposed, and the facilities for attending school are but limited.

The daughters of the rich, whether in country or town, are almost invaria bly educated in convent sohools, and some are sent to the United States and to Europe to complete their education. In the cities and towns of Porto Rico it is possible for the ohildren of even the poorer people to obtain the advantages of a good education, but the apathy of parents leads to a very general negleot of this privilege.

The stranger upon visiting Porto Rico finds it difficult to form an opinion of the female portior of the popula

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WOMEN OF PORTO KICO.

tion. There is much less freedom of intercourse permitted among the sexes than with us, and unmarried fcftnales are guarded with jealous care. Even when engaged, a young woman is not permitted to accompany her intended without the guardianship of a duenna, whose venerable age is a sufficient guarantee that she will perform her duty uninfluenced by any tender sentiment. There are no opportunities for love's delightful episodes even osculatory exhibitions of affection are prohibited, and the young couple must perforoe restrain any ardent demonstrations of their mutual regard until after marriage.

In this most important event of their lives the Porto Rican women have but little to say. Their parents make all the arrangements, and when they choose a future husband for their daughters the latter never think for a moment of opposing the parental wishes.

The best time to see the city women of Porto Rico is in the evening. During the heat of the day they remain in the seclusion of their homes, but about sunset they gravitate toward the central plaza of the city, where there is almost invariably a band of music. In the flickering light of the lamps they all seem beautiful. All are bareheaded, and each carries a fan, which is manipulated with an easy, graceful motion that is very pleasing. All wear a mantilla, which often hangs across their bare shoulders, and when in company of men have the inevitable duenna near •t hand. For two hours they revel in the music of the band then the charming ssnoritas and their ancient guardians return to their homes, while the men disperse to the cafes to smoke, drink and gossip.

In the country districts, while the social restrictions placed upon girls are not quite so rigid, sveo there the restraints placed upon them would incite to rebellion among American girlr. Probably those limitations upon the liberty of Porto Rican girls are leas the result of any disposition to abuse the privileges of freedom than the outcome of time honored custom and immemorial usage. Annexation to the United States will introduce many changes into the island, and doubtless before many years have elapsed its women will enjoy more freedom and greatet privileges than they do at present

TEBBE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MATT., AUGUST 28, 1898.

THEY ARE GRACEFUL, HANDSOME AND GENERALLY ILLITERATE.

In Our Hew Province Toons Women Do Hot Kiss, and the Papas and Mammas Do All the Matchmaking as Well as the

Mnj»KT MkRBIAX.

FANCIES IN WAISTS.

Bean ties of Dress For Fall and Wintei Which Tempt Womankind.

[Special Correspondence.]

NEW YORK, Aug. 32.—There are blouses for fall and more of them for winter. We cannot seem to see the last of them, nor can age wither or custom stale their infinite variety. If they all remained alike, we would doubtless tire of them, but when each succeeding one differs from the last to such a degree we cannot grow weary of them, and, after all, they fill a real need. So let us have blouses and plenty of them. Those now offered are mostly of silk and satin. The checks and small neat plaids are among the prettiest They have the fronts shirred in various ways or tucked or smocked. This last arrangement is quite often seen, especially for yokes. Black taffeta and china silk blouses had the yoke portion smocked, and the fastenings were made with red and yellow silk. That one done in yellow was particularly handsome. Tucking seems to be quite as popular with the designers, and some extremely taking blouses had plaids outlined by crossed truckings. These require that the front of the whole blouse would be rather smoother than before, with only a few gathers at the bottom to shape it.

The open effect considered so stylish last winter is seen again, but differing in some slight essentials. The inner waist or vest is preferably of white satin, with perhaps a little black lace overlaying it here and there Sulphur yellow is a favorite color for those inner vests. They may be garnished with black or white lace or narrow black velvet ribbon. The shape of these varies with that of the blouse with which they are to be worn. They may be shirred, puffed, tucked, plaited, smocked or gauffered or even made plain, with only a fold down the front to fasten.

The cheviot, cloth and velvet—in fact, all the other heavy blouses intended for outdoor wear—are cut away somewhere or somehow. Some are cut out heart shape and some square some have two squares cut out, and others are shaped in a manner to recall a child's guimpe Others are open from neck to waist line, showing the vest in one unbroken line. One made in this way was of black satin duohesse laid in close flat folds from the shoulder to the belt. It opened over a plaited white satin vest, across the center plait, with

barred

NEW FANCIES IN WAISTS.

plaits laid across and about two inches apart. On three alternate blocks there were large rounded imitations of pink coral buttons. On each side the opening there was a two inch ruffle of the black silk. The stock and collar were white. The ruffles on the sleeve ouffs were of the black. This was an extremely simple but pretty blouse.

For dinners and dressy oocasions for the young the pointed yokes, collars and fancy fichus are offered in great varieties. Sheer white lawns or silk mulls tucked and lavishly trimmed with narrow white lace are the most beautiful. They are very girlish and can be made to wear with any dress. The belt to the gown and the ribbon in the stock are always alike in color. One fichu was in the regulation Marie Antoinette shape and of apple blossom pink. Two ruffles of the same extended around both the waist and long ends. It was of pink silk mull There is no diminution in the demand for this most useful of our diaphanous fabrics, for not one indoor gown but looks daintier for a touch of silk mull somewhere.

Every year or so there is a move in favor of very fancy colored handkerchiefs, and every year they disappear without our being able to tell where they have gone. This season we are offered handkerchiefs on which are embroidered flowers of all kinds in their natural colors, and not only them, but highly colored birds and bright butterflies. The handkerchiefs are of white batiste and cam brio, with the flower pattern following the hem. The birds or butterflies are worked in the corners. Another novelty is where the handkerchiefs oome in pretty boxes in sets of •even eaoh, having one marked for a day in the week and one for Sunday.

There are some very novel effects produced in minor matters worth mention. There are gauze ribbons to nm in trimming, and they have thick chenille dots and dashes scattered

.Along.

Some

are quite wide for millinery, and others are little more than an inch broad, intended to be used in making little frills for trimming. Some of the gauze and tulle cravat ties are bordered with these dotted ribbons. Silk scarf cravats are new and unusually dainty and neat The body is generally some light neutral tint like gray, mushroom ivoory or faint blue. Over this are what one might call roman stripes, only they are too faint in tint The ends are fringec and knotted and long enough to go twice around the neck and form a bow with long ends. For ultras there are wide, long scarfs of white faille or other rich silk, with a thick round cord.

This scarf is wide and long and goes round the neck twice and then lies flat in front Small diamonds or other jewels or a jeweled tortoise is put in the oenter. OURNT Habpkb.

Carious Italian Clews.

A curious cigar seen in the Italian quarter of the city, where it is made and sold, is about 7 inches in length and very slender, being not much bigger around than an all tobacco cigarette, and almost uniform in size for the greater part of its length. At the end that is placed in the mouth this cigar is made around a piece of straw an inch and a half in length, which projects about a quarter of an inch clear of the tobacco. When the cigar is made, a broom splint long enough to reach almost to the lighting end of the cigar is run through the straw, and the cigar is made around that The broom splint is cut long enough so that a quarter or half an inch of it projects clear of the straw mouthpiece.

When the cigar is to be smoked, the broom splint is withdrawn. The opening through it where the splint was makes the cigar draw freely, and the section of straw at the slender end keeps the cigar open there, rftiese cigars, made of strong, dark tobacco, are sold at' retail for a cent each.—New York Sun.

Commerce of the Philippines.

The commerce of these islands has been estimated by some authorities at $50,000,000 a year, but it is probably much greater, the chief exports being sugar, tobacco and hemp. Of Manila cigars the yearly product is several hundred million, one factory alone employing 10,000 hands, and of Manila hemp the yearly produot is probably 200,000 tons. One factory in Manila produces 40,000,000 cigarettes in a single year.

The imports are also of enormous value. The United States sends the Philippines chiefly kerosene oil and flour, while England, Germany and France sell them print cloths, white drilling, hardware, canifed goods, etc. There are other large towns in the islands, but most of the imports are landed at Manila and are shipped to them by local steamers. One company alone has 27 steamers engaged in local and coastwise trade, their ships ranging in size from 500 to 8,000 tons.—Isaac M. Elliott in Scribner's.

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A Proper Answer.

"Why," he asked once when they were quite alone and the twilight was deepening into night, "do women always cry at weddings?"

The look of withering disdain she 'gave him gradually softened as pity took possession of her heart. "Because," she finally answered, not unkindly.—Detroit Journal.

For sick headache, sick stomach and loss of appetite take Dr. Bull's Pills, the best medicine for the common, every day complaints. 25 cents.

Interesting to Hay Feverites. Marquette, Mich., has been selected as the official headquarters of the Western Hay Fever Association for the year 1898. The Citizens' Committee have made special arrangements with hotels,, boarding houses, etc., for the comfortable lodging of all members attending the various meetings. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad have placed on sale round trip tickets at its larger stations to Marquette and return at reduced rates. That company has also supplied its agents with descriptive matter of particular interest to Hay Feverites, which can be obtained on application.

Marquette is but twelve hours ride from Chicago, the best connections being made with Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad fast train, known as the New Orleans & Florida Special, which reaches Chicago at 8:30 p. m., connecting train on C. M. & St. Paul railway, leaves Chicago at 10:15 p. m., and on C. & N. W. railway at 10:30 p. m., reaching Marquette 10:30 following morning. For detailed Information, address C. L. Stone, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago, 111.

G. A. R. $5.00 rate Sept. 8, 9 and 10. Cincinnati to Chickamauga, Q. & C. Route.

Distressing Stomach Disease Permanently cured by the masterly powers of South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need suffer no longer, because this great remedy can cure them all. It is a cure for the whole world of stomach weakness and indigestion. The cure be ins with the first dose. The relief it rings is marvelous and surprising. It makes no failure never disappoints. No matter bow long you have suffered, your cure is certain under the use of this great health giving force. Pleasant and always safe. Sold by all druggist, in Terre Haute, Ind.

Give the Children a Drinlc called Grain-O. It is a delicous, appetizing, nourishing food drink to take the place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who have used it because when propprepared it tastes like the finest coffee but Is free from all its injurious properties. Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. It is not a stimmulant but a health builder, and children, as well as adults, can drink it with great benefit Costs about as much as coffee. 15 and 25c.

To make your Sunday dinner complete, go to Fiess & Herman, 27 north Fourth street, where yon will always find an abundance of the choicest meats of all kinds. They have also on hand sausages of all kinds of their own make. Telephone 252.

C. F. WILLIAMS, D. D. S.

DENTAL PARLORS,

Comer Sixth and Main Street*. TERRE HAUTE. IND.

DR. R. W. VAN VALZAH,

Dentist,

Office, No. 5 Sooth Fifth Street.

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Chicago and Milwaukee

EOTJTES

Graham & Jflorton Line

Of Steel Side-wheel Steamers,

CITY OF CHICAGO

AND

CITY OF MILWAUKEE

and Propellers.

City of Louisville and J. C. Ford

This fleet of Elegant New Steel Steamers make close connections at Bonton Harbor with the BIK Four Ry. and tho M., B. H. & O. Ry. At St. Joseph with tho Chicago & West' Michigan Ry. and the Yandalla Line.

To Chicago, three trips dally, Sundays exjntod, at 7:30 a. m.. 5:00 p. ni. and 10:00 p. m. On Sundays. 6:00 p. m. and 10:00 p. m. and

Sundays. G:00p.

To Milwaukee, Monday, Wednesday Friday at 9:00 p. m. Passenger and freight rates less than all rail routes.

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Through tickets can be secured at railway stations. Change of time Sept. 1. Try the recently discovered Excelsior Mineral Water and Baths. Elegant New Bath House at Benton Harbor.

DOCKS:

CHICAGO—Foot of Wabash Ave. MILWAUKEE—River St. near E. Water St. Bridge.

ST. JOSEPH—E. A. Graham. BENTON HARBOR—North Water St. J. H. GRAHAM, Pres't,

Benton Harbor, Mich.

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S REDUCTION S IN PRICES. A I IS E

1IA»O Irtmm tita ftttotirla nnrl

Open day aud night.

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Begs leave to remind his friends and patrons that he was the first undertaker to reduce the prices of

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FUNERAL GOODS.:

lie having lately ononed up a new establishment at 103 North Fourth street (two doors north of Oherry) with an entirely new and finely selected stock, now offers a fine full sized black cloth casket In chestnut at from |B0 upward, a plain imitation rosewood burial case from $12 up, and all other goods in proportion, and trusting that oy paying thostrictestattention to the wants of nis patrons he may merit a share of their patronage. Telephone 1152.

COAL.

Wo mine our own coal. First-class for all Domestic Use. Furnace trade solicited Prices very reasonable. 'Phone 302.

J. N. & GEO. BROADHURST,

Office, 122 South Third.

pAAO BALL & SON, FUNERAL DIRECTORS,

Cor. Third and Cherry streets, Terre Haute Ind., are prepared to execute all orders in their line witn neatness and dispatch.

Embalming a Specialty.

Dr. Cort F. Askrert

announces removal to his new offices,

HOURS—

IM-IM GRAND OPERA HOUSE

8 to 9 mornings.

TERRE HAUTE

1 to 4 afternoons 7 to 9 evenings.

ARTHUR GRIMES, D. D. S.

DENTIST

Room 1, McKeen Bank Building.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

EST'Entrance on Sixth street.

ANDY BURGET PLUMBING

Gas and Steam Pitting

Pumps, Hose,. Etc.

Special attention given to repair work and jobbing. Estimates furnished. 505 Ohio St. Terre Haute, Ind.

DAILEY & CRAIG

503 OHIO STREET. Give them a call If_vou have ADJ kind of Insurance to place. They will write you In a* good companies as arc represented in thec'ty.

N.HICKMAN,

1212 Main Street.

All calls will receive the most careful attention. Open day and night.

JOHN

M.

VOLKERS,

ATTORNEY.

Collections and Notarial Work.

581 OIIIO^STREET. J*- sAi?

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