The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-10

cludiD O set OF teeth. from NJ. Z. Hildreth,
ire 6rst LADY licensed ss q dentist in the
State. A collection OF pencil drawings by
Mrs Mary Mcbride, OF Princston, has been
purchased for 500 to illustrate a text book
on zoology 10 be used in the Iowa Uni
versity. Most of thsss sre from nature,
many Of them drawn under the microscope,
illust a'iDg. for instance, the nervous System
OF freq, cray fish. etc.
Busts OF fx 5enator Harlan and Chief
Justice Miller. OF Iowa, and a medallion
head attest to the talent of Mrs. Harriet
Nj. KetCham, OF Mount Pleasant, who has
been awarded the exclusive contract fer
modelling the prominent man of Iowa for
the new Capitol building. Here is found
the only exhibit Q. photographs finished by
woman. The Dubuque Ladies Literary
Association has an uniqus exhibit
illutIating the growth and work
of the society. Mrs. Mary s Scott,
the Commissioner for Iowa. was also
Commissioner for her Stste st the Centeq-
MAJ, ard hiss by her talent aud wcrk added
largely to the exhibit in Der charge. A num-
Der OF superior paintings, Landscapes and
lowers. and collection of decorated china
ire from her band. The designs on her
china are exquisite studies from nature, sud
are selected most appropriately. A fish ssrv-i
ice bss designs Of delicate sea moses and
sbellt Suakfsst plates and a set of teacups
and saucers have designs from the early
spring floTtrs OF Story County, and fruit
set Ia decorated with exquisite DESIGNS OF
fruit. There IS also much other crsdi,able
HcIk irCm Iowa women artists.
Lovei line OF work. called zsphyr sculp-
ture, is shown by MIS- III. Porior. OF Des
Moines In her collection are horses, dogs,
cas-. mice and other snimals, on a small
scale, formed after tbs fsmiiisr method used
in making zephyr balls. and each object is
true 10 life in outline and build Excepting
an Inferior piece in ths Russian exhibit,
this Is the only work OF the kind in ths Ex-
position. a common cslico patchwork quilt
Is noticeable as the work of the Oldest resi-
dent of Iowa, Mrs. Bsramsn, VINO is III
years old. has full possession of
eenhy of events that occurred
a century ago, and who pieced this quilt ex-
Iressly Tor The exposition. Another notable
Guilt is one of silk presented By the w. G. I.
u. OF Musoatine, Iowa, 10 Mrs. Judith Ellen
Foster, las tribute of approval OF her
womanly virtues and her labors on bshalf of
the homes OF Iowa.
The Nebraska work is suggestive. From
her sod. house Mrs. 2. Z II. Sill sends
charming copies OF noted paintings, among
which small oil piece, Corn Shuckingp
tfter E2stman Johnson has been h ghly
commenced by com petent critics. Mrs. Sill
studied and worked abroad, and her hand
has not lest its cunEing though awey from
art cepteTs Mrs. Nab C a on contributes
study of corn and stalk from nature. to
which JosquIn Miller has paid eloquent
Tribute. From Miss Sarah Moore. Principal
of the Art Department OF tbs Safe Univer.
is fine study from nature
which has bsen appropriately named
by Governor DAVIS "Hilda and the Doves
Young girl looking upward, a flock OF
cOy,s ciicli' g above her head. Miss MORE
hlso contributes two unique original designs
L.. H.. a.
great promise for future success The Com.
missioner, Mrs. S. Elliott, OF Lincoln, con-
tributes fruit, porcelain and china painting,
which is especially ine. and there is much
otf er meritorous art w RI.
This array OF beautiful art work is q sur
prise TO visitors who have hitherto regarded
Nebrask 8 as a State yet in the rough. Me-
hrsska women, however, have progressed
more rapidly in srt than in literature and
ipventon-thst is, the kind of inventive
work VI hich IS submi tied to the Patent o flee.
A literary contribution of value 10 a bound
volume OF the "Woman's Tribune" of Bsa-
trice, which ie Published AID most ably ed
lied by Miss Clara B Colby. The cover ia
designed ard painted IN water colors By
Stella Jerome Praget In the left hand CDR
ner is the seal of Nebraska, while the body
f the cover IS a landscape representing a
stream spanned by bridge Of letters, form
J, z tie title IN rustic wood design, "rhe
Wen ans Tribppe"
Al Grafton, "Our Foremothersn delivered
July 1881. at Lincoln by Mrs. Lydia Bell,
ore of the foremost elocntiouists of Ne
braska, is written by typewriter and bound
10 leather and pink silk Heather at
Hcme," by Mrs. Angie F. Newman, and q
"History of the Crueade at Lincoln" By
Mrs G. B. Parker, are other literary contri-
butione.
A UNIQUE piece of carving done on the
er d of small leg OK black willow represents
the zeal OF Nebraska with its motto,
Equality Before the Law ia the work of
Martha w. Simsvai, CO o7ed woman.
Or the vast work of Nebraska women sc
b me-builders farmers, stock-reisers. and as
School Superintendents, teachers and voters,
there is but small representation made.
There is good exhibit of silk culture, aud
Ms. r. w. Furnss shows case of the hair
OF the Angora goat, dyed different colors,
spun and woven which she is developing as
an industry.
The Dakota booth in the Wopan's Depsrt-
ment presents q novel snd attractive appear
ance through the profuse use OF wheat from
the farm Of Mrs. Hsrriet Young, of Fargo,
Ia decoration. Prsirie flowers and grasses
are also tastei1Ily used. Here too. are
china painting. decorated pottery, hammered
bless. crsyon drawing, and all manner of
nseolewoTk. A mat made from duck
,kins and a magnificent fur carrisgs robe, IL
lustTste the work OF women in a new and
practical line.
An excellent exhibit of taxidermy, to
which several ladies contributed, shows the
native BIRDS Of the Territory.
There are samples of printing from tbs
Office OF the Fargo Argus, where women are
employed SIS conpostors, and good colleo-
tion of jellies, canned froits. &c.
Tee Commissioner J. V. Milton, OF Fargo,
was for twenty FIVE years a resident
Ct Lafayette. Ind, and still retains warm
interest in Indiana affairs. Miss Anna L.
Murr ny. recently appointed Commissioner,
ooDtr' butes some art work to the display.
OF the meetings held during the past week,
those of the most interest 10 women were the
presentation Of the Red Cross flag designed
D. Miss Clara Barton, on Monday afternoon,
and speech on woman sDffrags by ex Gov.
nor Hoyt of Wyoming on Toesday.
Florence III. Atkinson.
New Orleape MaV6 1886