The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-24

! and Local hits, on the trsnspa ieuclas, badges,
etc, and suppose the said distinguished
J foreign guest were to ask, "What do those
/ figures, 329, meanP How could Mr.. Gar
field answer that question! He is said by
| those who know him personally to be OF h
very sensitive, fue-strung organization,
I keeuly alive TO rlIcule, anu Sery susceptible
to the opinion Of those about him. How
can he bear the ignominy of exposure
But notwithstanding tue enthusiasm OF
success, the elatOn OF victory, and the open
declaration by the leaders of the party lex
cept Ooukling) that the election in Indiana
has decided the presidential contest the pro-
cession OF Saturday night did not compare
either in numbers or brlliancy with the
Democratic ratification procession last SUM
mer.
was greatly consoled by this
Ms well rs surprised. Much OF the process
sion was mere rabbe, stumbling ahead any
way without order or system. There were
long gaps filled with emptiness, and but few
traIspaIencies worth noticing.
, OF all the biz guns announced to speak
none were present, and people were Obliged
to content themselves with such home talent
as couu DO found. | WAS anxious to hear
Carl SChurz, and would even have endured
the oiactoric tortures t II radical crowd in
Washiugton-whch are indeed feartul-to
have listened to this great orator, but he WAS
not at tho meeting, although | am told he
was in the city.
: Last night srreuade was given to Secre-
tary Sherman at his residence on street
A platform was ereL tod in front of the house,
7 su,.I ,A;,;,,, ,r S.,nrIuxiu fArnaleatnn
formed ut republican headquarters, on +
street, aud marched by roundabout way
to the platform. The same lanterns, the
! Towpath club, with its mules, and its little
canal boat, the Evening STAR" only in re-
spectt1 the secretary's well known honesty,
in dlscharging his official duties, | believe
the 329, Was taken of the capes. Now, as
have said before in these columns, | rather
admire John sherman. My readers well
know how indulG mt we are to the short
comlngs and waywardness OF thos3 who be-
long to good families" We are apt to say
OF such man, Eyes, he's wild and bad, but
l think he will come right some day, he has
good blood IN his VEINS and he used to move
! in the highest circles; he belonga to a good
family. have hopes of him yet, and l cant
help liking him because of his former posi-
ton, and his people," Well, that's how
feel about John Sherman. He has good
blood in his veins, and he WAS once good
democrat, and | can't help making allow
ances for him, and hoping ne will return to
his former high estate SO tried to hear
him speak, but although quite near the stand,
not word could percolate through the
Babel OF tongues around me. We we're mash
cd, and jsmmed, and pushed until we were
truly thankful to escape with our lives.
| heard one coifee-colored damsel ask her
snuff colored escort, MIR. Brown, who do
you think will be elected, Garfield or Han,
cock?' to which the sable youth sapiently re-
Piled, swell Miss, think it's IA clear case OF
nip and tuck" and he was about right.
The rago for titles, in America, is gett ng
boy ond endurance. | used TO laugh ut 1t in
Germany and when | read Of Mr.. Grand.
Chamberlain's Private Secretary Schmidt, or
Mr.. Head quartermaster's Chief Assistants
Clerk, Braun, it only caused smile of contempt
for such tluutyism. Now see what casual
glance ut u morning paper reveals of our pur'
tu.pos IA tnIB line, Assistant Secretary OF the
Interior Bell; Acting. Commissioned of.ln-
diana Hairs Bender But can't feel like
laughing Mt it here, in this country of equality
and Sovereignty of tho people. 1t IS bu
another OF the many straws vi ich show how
tho wind ia blowing, Four years more OF
republican power, then Grant and the EN-.
pre- Did not this monster show lis h rid
head Mt tho recent Grant demonstrat 20 in
New York? Did not voices cry Murray fol
Grant al the empire ?" | 70 lily fear this,
thoughN | should fear it | don't see
There arr worse things than empires in thi.
world, If we could only be always sure of d
good emperor.
The Bernhardt is ON route for Americs
with maids and forty tons of baggage
On the same ship are afleou nuns and eight
priests. The great French actress has mad(
great progress in the English language. She
is said to be irresistible when she says, 81
bite my thumb at YOU" sutiug the action tC
the word If Bennett or Vanderbilt want.
to do u really benevolent deed (which
don't suppose they do) lot HIM hire rn
hardt for nm evenings performance of Ca
mills -or an English play and invite the
poor of New York to soc it, | suppose
either of them could get the Academy o.
Music, AS it is, tickets are beyond the reach
of honest people of Q en- moderate means.
Bernhardt naturally reminds one of the
fashions. SHRED waists and skirts are NOR,
worn than ever. A short apron front il
plated full on the hips, and sometimes {
long, straight overskirt is worn at the back
only reaching to the apron front, ut otter
the skirt is plain all round, eycep
the apron. The newest style of apron
front is not gored at all, but consists OF
sta ght piece ofgoods looped at each enc
and sewed into The side seams at the hips
and is entirely separate from the skirt il
front. The pocket is put under his piece
and so concealed. Polonaises are still worn
and | suppose the Princess dress will never
60 entirely out of style again, but the
above described costume is now the fayorite
have seen several sailor suits which are
, very pretty tor young girls Skirt narrow
, plain and short, sh rred deep at the waist
!, waist of the style called "Gsribaldi'-and
! square sailor collar with sailor bow in
front These collars are made of dotted
silk handkerchiefs, the collar of the dres:
with white or contrasting color. The favor
, |, Ito color is navy blue; material, camels hail
CT waterprto of. Bonnets are getting smaller
and if they keep on decreasing at present
rates will disappear altogether in two seasons
perhaps to be replaced by turbans or head
! handkerchiefs. saw pretty dress yester
day. A lavender colored cashmere, plain
short skirt and SHRED waist with a sailol
collar of scotch plaid, and sash of the
same tied at the side hanging down to tn,
hem of the skirt. A turban hat OF the plaid
with "A silver thistle in front, made n i,untx