The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-14
OUR SOCIAL ENEMY
HAS AT LAST WRITTEN a BOOK.
And nueA 10 Her shan.-ar,. paAirr.a'. work on
"Awsshing.Oa wintst"-A BarI.,qus on Amer.
lean Society, that Ersa In TrArtsty Reflects
Credit on the Women OF the Nation.

Credit on the Women OF the Nation.
WASHINGTON, August l3.-For the dull
season Washington has a genuine social
sensation. It has been created by Mrs. NJ.
V. DahIgren's new book, entitled, "a
Washington Winter" The work had been
pleasantly anticipated, because Of the rare
advantages for observing 1t, which society
here has long accorded its author. The
astonishment over her travesty-tor such
her work is::tound to be from end to end
is unbounded. Her friends admit their
modification, and some OF them do not
hesitate to give full vent to their indigna.
tion. Aud no wonder, for Mrs. Dahlgren
has outdone Dickens in all those carica-
lures which 80 outraged Americans.
Here is the picture which the author,
who figures in the work as Mrs. Wilton,
draws OF the wife OF Cabinet officer on
reception, with the remark, "rhe woman
we have just left illustrates American in
stitutions in all their glory:"
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS.
The wife Of the first Secretary called up
on was gorgeously arrayed in stunning
dress Of terra Gotta red brocade, proiusely
furbelowed, and trimmed with black Span.
ish lace, while an extraordinary turban
head-dress, surmounted by plume such
as he Of Navarro wore, completed the cos
tune and gave her very top.loity air
The day was one Of that exceptional love
illness SO often enjoyed in q Washington
winter. But the glorious sunlight was ex'
cluded from this pretentious house. Ev'
cry shutter was closed. The heavy dra'
peries were all closely drawn, go as to shut
out any possible ray OF cheerful sunlight
Scores OF gas Jets, covered with red shades
were in full blast, and as the front doort
were OF necessity opened every moment fol
tho ingreSs aud egress OF the motley crowd
the effect OF the ever conflicting hues was
hideoos. An immense negro, with voice
like Corliss engine, asked the names, and
then announced the comers, who were
borne in on the blast OF sound.
As our little party entered the house,
they were promptly accosted "Wops yei
names" d.
"Mrs. Wilton, Miss Wilton, Miss Stevens
and Pr nee Nikolaus SkybeloT."
These were no sooner given than the
ebony usher bawled out: miss Meteon
Miss Steves, and Priuts Niklass Skylark, u
upon which Mrs Secretary at once shook
hands all round, exclaiming, "How dye
do, Miss Meton, Miss s:eves and Mr.,
What's-youI-name? This is my little gal
sary."
Now, Sarah, who stood in straight line
on crack OF the Il ior beside her mother
wastaking look at the world at twelve,
and wore blue silk dress, founced to hei
waist, and her hair banget.
"Its pleasant" said Mrs. Wilton, more
courteous than candid perhaps, 80 have
your daughter assist you Madam"
NEVER HAD TO LICK uRR.
"oh, yes" said Mrs. Secretary, "Tm
greatly obliged to you mum. Susy's a
good gal: never hev to lick her. Won't
you Miss Meton, and them other ladies'
aud Mr.. What's.his.name, that cum with
you, take something to eat2 onegets very
done out going tho rounds and peddlipg o.
cards all the day long. The vittles is in
the back room, and yer more than vel
come. Wenever give drinks here, because
we are wholly, entirely and teatotally tenn
perance."
Thanks" said Mrs. Wilton; 1--WE will
take tea then"
As they gained the welcome, fresh air
The Prince exclaimed at is well I am
with you ladies, for otherwise should
need glossary TO explain the idiom."
"You would need more than glossary
here" replied Mr.. Wilton, "for the woman
we have Just left illustrates American in.
stitutions In all their glory. Her husband
first saw her really beautiful arms. It Ii
said, as she stood over washtub, with
sleeves uprolled, at the door OF her fathers
| inn in Texas. The future Secretary has
had large cattle rarch on the Texan
plains, and he took the buxom beauty home
as his wife, and installed her as mistress
over his roomy house. His aScks and
herds prospered, and his money sent hin
to Congress, from whence his stentoriar
tyoice lifted him into Cabinet position
where, as you see, his wife is doing the
honors."
AHEApY COMPOUND.
The typical Cabinet officer appears at ar
evening reception as the husband of the
lady whose afternoon reception is pre-
yiously described. To add to the curieui
taste Of the picture, The Secretary beinl
Represented us a temperance man, the
typical naval officer proceeds to get hin
drunk for tho amusement OF the Mrs,
Wilton herself, the lady who throughout
the work is presented as the marvel Of all
that perfect society Is capable OF produc'
ing. This Is the picture:
II assure you, Mr.. Secretary" he ?ug