The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06
Paris Letter.
Regular CorrespOndence

IAhlS, bCI. lOti, iCC~'
For some time past the boarding round
the ruins Of the Tulleries has been pla-
carded with bills, informing the public
that on Dec. 4th a quantity of building
materials accrulng from the demolition OF
the palace would be put up at public auc-
ton. The sale took place Monday after
noon, in the Hail of the Tribunal de Com
MERGE, and, after some sharp bidding, all
that remains of the historical residence Of
the kings of France was knocked down to
Messrs Picard and Lepeyre, building con-
tractors, for $4,000 The contract, which
stipulates that the ruins must be removed
within eight months, contains series OF
reservations in favor of the Government
Estates Department and the Ministry of
Fine Arts, the latter retaining the privilege
of taking possession of any fragments that
may be deemed OF any historical or artis-
tic value. NJ. GARNER, the well known ar
chitect, will superintend the demolition of
the ruins, and every portion will be exam
ined by him whilst being takers down.
The most rabid socialist will hardly con-
slider $1,000 All exorbitant price for the re-
mains of palace every stone OF which has
its history inscribed in indellble characters
on the annals of France.
An interesting debate took place in the
Senate today on the bill adopted by the
Lower House for abolishlng religious
oaths in courts of justice. After forcible
speech IN favor of the measure by NJ. Pei
letan, M. Allou, the celebrated advocate
rose to oppose the bill. Enough Of con-
cesslons to the extreme pa,ties," he ex-
claimed. Enough of unnecessary VIC
lence. Let US concede something t
straightforward and moderate men," M
Allou, amid immense applause from th'
right, assured the House that his expert
ence as a lawyer enabled him to state tina
the religious element was OF the highest
importance in the interests OF truth, ant
that he had never known witness to hesl
tate when reminded of his oath. 81 shall
vote against the BILL" he exclaimed, il
conclusion, because it deprlves the judi
cisl oath of some OF its authority, becaus
1t abollshes the image of Christ, because
wldens the gulf between the Republic an
so many honest generous minds" Af'e
speeches by the Minister aud the eX-Mln
lister of Justice the debate was adjourne
!, till tomorrow.
! According to report current In 'radin
r circles, crinollne is fully upon us"-n'
r meaning that We are all clad in wire VIII
. out knowing it, but that the ladies al
!. about to revive the use OF balloon petit
r coats. The story Is that certain Far
n manufacturers have large orders, chief
\ ON foreign account, but that must be
:, nbrase intended to soften the announce
d ment for 1t IS added that q good deal
It the stuff is for the home market. Wh'
q ashion issues her DEGREES all bow to theI
q The reign of tight skirts seems coming
e an end, and as figures have been outline
It so they are now to be hidden. No OF
= would dispute feminine taste in matters
r attire. There are so many ways OF disto
Y. ING nature and substituting semblance
1t reality that only cynic would wish
, limit the field Of choice. The crinolie'
h has done something towards the initiate
r. of deformities which happily do not ex
70 except in the Abyssinian sheep, and I
:, u crinoline will net come in, suppose,
sr give lovely women dodo-like appearan'
as that bird IS represented IN the Ashm
lean Museum. The principal thing, HOY
ever is that the ladies should please l
:. mill,ners and themselves. The noli
I'd that As a rule, the guides of fashion inVt
~ ~ costumes to please the men is popul
y superstition. The men do not count; n
in an enlightened age, Is IT reasonable u
thew should. Let wire cages. with spieno
10 skirts hung out upon them, reign suprel
e. as they did twenty years ago.