The Indiana State sentinel., 1874-02-17

large square turquois cut as elsborately in
facets as a diamond. These also came in
IN smaller dimensions, set in colored gold
with pearls or opals in various pretty con-
ceits. such as true lovers knots. Crock
besqueS, intertwined rings, graceful gar
lands of blue forege.-me-no:s and diamond
centres. crosses, stars and arrows of sap
phires and pearls, DC. Sleeve buttons come
o US again in canoes, linked together, lapis
lazul, two or three shades of gold
arabesque, crystals, chalcedony, chry-
sophase, sardOnyS, and enamel.
CoL0RED GOLD
like many another fashion of former days is
revived again, not only in settings but in
sets of jewelry and sleeve buttons; and in
these, too, Japanese styles largely prevail,
mostly in queer traccries and ngus ls. They
represent ponds. i'm which frogs, sea-weed
and grasses and fish ara Depicted, and the
favorite stock is everywhere visible. SOne
of the necklaces and bracelets are very mas
sive and very quaint. In chatelaines, watch
chains, and bracelets the dull red gold pre-
walls. and also in large beads for the neck.
! IL is fashionable TO wear watches. as they
were worn bv our grandmOthers, suspended
from or just above the belt. Many of these
are beautifully painted in enamel; upon one
| is a lovely painting Of night drawing star
studded mantle over the dropping head; on
the other side, morning entwines her
golden locks with roses. These pref
ty little watches are in cOlored gold
and are set with gems. legion
OF beautiful articles of vertu have been sent
us from Vienna. They include the deepest
blue majelica brackets for statuettes, bud
cups, cream jars with gorgeous Persian but
! terfies for handle. .candlesticks in the
shape OF serpents, the Iangs holding the
candle; blue china brackets and fiOwer-pots; /;
in terra-cOtta every imaginable ornament
for use and beauty; tete-a tete sets in paint
ed sevres and in wedgewood; polished brass
in the Flemish style; quantities of birds,
| animals, busts, bOudoir sets in terra-cotta
! by Clesinger. and a great variety of new
styles of pen and card receivers, ink-stands
/ in oXidized silver engraved in fantastic
wreaths. Carved Roman and Belgian mar
| ble pedestals for statues and busts, and
bronze i'm very antique and gold bronze are
oil new and quaint designs. Among refresh
ing toilet articles is the pretty atomizer, the
] elastic bulb-syringe made in the form of a
great lilly cup by the compression of the
| bulb inside the perfume is thrown in fine
spray over the face.
THE EJEFFERSJNVILLE RAID.
A PRAYER MEETING THAT WAS GREAT
sUcCEss-NoIsY CROWDS OF RUDE MEN AND
| BOYS ENCOUNTERED.
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Indiana, Feb. ii. The
novel and unseemly action taken by the
|
the liquor traffic, fully developed itself this
afternoon. The organization, composed OF
about two hundred ladies' met at the Meth
odist church. at three O'Clock, and, after SER
| vices and some preliminary arrangements
they quietly walked to William Strauss's
saloon. one of the most prominent, where
they found the doors closed. They asked
for admittance, but it was denied. Services
were then commenced upon the sidewalk
and the crowd was immense. After sing
ing. and several prayers, they marched to A.
A. Fouts' saloon, followed by a vast crowd
of men and boys, where they were
received with kindness. They asked
Mr.. Fouts 10 close up and quit the
business, which is agreed to do, provided
they would buy him out. This, it was un.
derstood, they consented to do. Then sew.
eral hymns were sung and prayers offered
up, but during this time, John Ramspolt
the barkeeper, was busy dealingou ali kind;
of drinks to the noisy crowd that had taken
possession of the doorways and counters
Two kegs of beer were sold while the serv
ices continued. Many expressions, both fol
and against the movement, were to be hearC
among the vast crowd that had assembled
The bar tender said after the services, tha
financially the meeting was great success
From here the ladies marched to A. kles
pies saloon and were met by tn,
proprietor who kindly rendered then
the use of the saloon to holC
; their devotiopal exercises. He was asked Il
discontinue the sale of spirituous liquors
, and close his saloon. which he declined Il
. do unless they would buy him out, and nj
arrangement to that effect was made. Sing
ing and praying were then commenced, bu
the immense crowd became noisy that tn
ladies were forced out to the sidewalk
where the services continued for some time
: when they concluded, the hour being late
They adjourned to the church, where furthe
services were held and the hour of on
o'clock p. NJ. Monday next set to meet AM
continue their efforts when great crowds ar
expected from Louisville and New Albany
The movement has created a great excite
ment among all classes of citizens, and il
effect on the liquor traffic in this city is ye
l l to be seen.