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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

denly food of brilliant white light shot
out and Illuminated the scene like flash of
lightning. and died away. The electric
light was coming. In that fash the ice pal
ace had loOmed up like huge crystal edi-
ice framed i'm silver. On the lines of every
corner and embasure the light had caught
and hung for an instant, giving the
effect of a silvery streak, while th
dark. translucent sides, scarcely Illuminated,
appeared like heavy glass enclosed in the
siver casing. Another flicker, a repetition
of the effect, and the steady flow of cleo
trio light poured over the scene. making it
bright as midday. Then. Of all times, was
the light one of passing magnihcence.
The park was deserted, and faint cheers
waited up from the lower city, told where
the crowds had gone. Silent, glittering and
a movement of lights and shadows, the
palace stood the embodiment of dream.
Ten thousand sprites. each with tongue
of flame. burning with a silvery light.
seemed walled up i'm the ice and mirrowed
in its crystals. If the interior of the palace
had been the scene of midnight revels of
fairier a faint glimpse of which penetrated
10 the air without the effect coulk not have
been widely different. Spectral light
played about the tall towers and miniature
watch fires danced on the battlements.
while deep in the solid walls of the cavern
Gus pile. heart of white flame played with
steady glow. Ii was a sight seldom
seen and never TO be forgotten by the few
who witnessed il. Grand. solemn and i'm
posing. the beautiful structure stood in eX-
pectant solitude, pluming itself for the
central part it was soon TO play. The faint
sound of music. the distant tap of the
drum and the 'far-away muffled cheer tell
of the scenes of light being enacted down
in the city, where
THE CARNIVAL HAS BEGUN.
Night brought the first perfect realization
of the fact that after all the enthusiasm, the
regardless service of time, tie generous out
Law of money and the general and thorough
preparation. the carnival was here at last.
1t has swept over St. Paul like a storm,
taken complete possession and is here to
stay. Night brings out the stars and ii
brought out the gems of the carnival open
ing. General as was the afternoon display
of decorative genius, il was reserved for the
evening to bring out the beauties of the
pageant. Before night had fairly set in,
The myried of kolored lights and illumina-
lions began to peep out. until the prOmin-
ent thorOughfares blaZed with splendor.
trip through the residence portion of the
city. along the rOnte of the procession.
found many noteworthy displays. where
the briliiance of the effort was only
equalled by the ingenuity exhibited
windows were filled in with emblematic de-
signs, through which the light stTeamed:
arches of eOlOred lights were raised Ovel
doorways; sashes twinkled with row upon
row of glittering candles; entire fronts were
covered with japanese lanterns of every
conceivable design and imaginable color.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

afoot. The city was early astir, but like
bride for her evening wedding, donned
morning dress and arrayed herself at leis-
ure, in the holiday robes to be Haunted for
the current carnival season Work on
the carnival features began with the day and
an army or decorators, hangers of bunting.
manipulstors of snow and sculptOrs in ice
had possession with the dawn. Under
their cunning hands, the art of beauty grew
and took shape. Bunting waved and
haunted from sixth stories and banners
twined their tri-cOlors from a thousand cor
nices. Flags draped and drOoped graceful
ly from window TO window; knots of ribbon
and rosettes of tri-color shone on dark
walls and strings of gay lanterns depended
from roof to sidewalk. Clumps OF dark
evergreen stood out against the white snow
and triumphal arches reared their gay
shapes in sturdy, yet graceful attitudes at
prominent street crossings. Under the deft
touch of the trowel, statues arose from
snow and stood out in cold marble aspect
in classic form; while blow by blow the
keen chisel freed figure from the heart of
cold, clear ice, where it had been impris-
oned and released it to the kiss of the crisp
air.
A SYMPHONY IN CRYSTAL
AS the sun rose the temperature de-
scended, foreshadowing the victory of the
Ice King over the monarch of fire. 1t was
a typical winter day. showing the forces Of
nature favored a spectacular defense OF
their character, throughout the carnival.
As the cold without increased the heat Of
enthusiasm in the great heart of the city
kept pace. Work of all kind. as it drew
near the close, was pushed with greater
vigor and energy TO receive the finishing
touches By noon the decorators had gone
to work in earnest. and the decking of the
city in her carnival attire began. The
wholesale district led off and the retail and
residence portions followed rapid suit.
Third street, by the time the sun had tilted
over the zenith and pointed toward Mime
apOlis was an avenue of beauty and had
attracted great crowds TO comment upon
and admire its loveliness. All colors were
flying and the gorgeous folds had received
final adjustment. The tri-cOlOr had deity
been interviewer with the dark green of the
arches. and preparations made for the bril-
liant illumnations by night. Seventh
street had echoed the sentiment and de-
clared itself by an assumption of every bril-
liant color known to the spectrum. arranged
in forms the most graceful that fancy and
taste could dictate. Its arches exemplfied
the line of beauty in every curve. Other
streets fell into line, flags and bunting be-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

enthusiasm and a loyal devotion no stress
OF weather could shake or shatter. On the
line went, passing through the ranks of the
crowdeded sidewalks, receiving the encour-
agement and cheers of their friends with
answering cries. On to the ice Palace.
which typical structure was greeted with
perfect salvos of cheers; and then. when
the field ceremonies were concluded. back
TO the eity's centre and then TO personal
pleasure.
THE AFTER GLOW
came when the ceremony ended and the
curtain was drawn on the Inauguration day
of the first winter carnival of the United
States. The merriment did not end then,
and the firm grip it had obtained upon the
city was not relinquished until the birth of
the second day. Honors were done the Wis
itOrs and parting salutes were given the re-
tiring throng as train after train load pulled
away from the union depot. Private mer-
riment succeeded public pageant and in
many a club room and parlOr the opening
day was toasted and feted. But gradually
the din and tumult died out and quiet came
TO the now shadowy streets. Gay lights
were extinguished and brilliant lamps and
candles fiickered and died. The tramp
of retiring squadrOnS of weary maTchers
woke the echoes of deserted streets far
from the business center. and the exhausted
seeker of information from abroad sought
out his cot in the crowded hOstelry, and in
dreams reviewed the opening day while re-
cruiting strength against the coming OF the
dawn. Silence crept over the city. and the
wind as it surged along whispered its song
of the ice king only to the solitary patrol
man.
The curtain fell upon the carnival city
with the first day of its fame in a new
quarter. Its first brief exploration in an
unknown direction had been made, and the
success of the experiment was assured.
The carnival has begun and the second day
! has dawned-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

Upon each Of the corner pillars is placed
a circular wheel of gas pipe about SIX feet
in diameter, perforated and fitted with
little colored globes inclOsing the gas jets,
adding much TO the general illumination of
the arch. 1t is one of the handsOmest and
most striking that has been built, and is
erected in close proximity to the business
establishments of three of the hardest
workers and most indefatigable members OF
Inc carnival association.
THE MINNESOTA STREET ARCH.
The most imposing, and one that fol
originality of conception in design cannot
be equaled, is the arch at the corner OF
seventh and Minnesota streets. Like the
ithers, it occupies the four corners, and
pans across each street, east. west, north
and south. Each side of the arch presents
he gahle end of Swiss villa, with an open
window looking out upon the street, and a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

guard of honor consisting Of sixteen snow
shoers in full uniform Is 10 be placed on
guard there during the passage of all pro-
cessions through the arch. Four snow
shoers occupy a position at each
of the four windows during the
time the procession is passing
The electric light is to be used on this
arch and upon each of the columns that rise
from the corners of the streets powerful
electric lights are placed.
From the arch to the carnival grounds on
Minnesota street is one long lane OF ever
greens and is lighted by hundreds Of electric
lamps The Carnival association has put
evergreen trees along this thoroughfare
which improves it greatly and everything
along the street was In readiness for the
line of march.
The vicinity of Minnesota and Twelfth
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02
STRIKING DECORATIONS.
Elaborate Arches, Ice Statues
Towers and Monuments.

ELABORATE Arches, Ice Statues,
Towers and Monuments.
The carnival association have worked
like beavers to have all preparations in
readiness, and the three large arches
erected at the intersection of Third and
Cedar. Fourth and Sibley, and Seventh and
Minnesota streets are completed, having re
ceived their finishing touches yesterday
and were in complete readiness by =
O'Clock. The work upon them had been
somewhat delayed by the scarcity of ever
greens. An abundance of pine, cedar anC
other evergreen bOughs is easily prOcurable
but owing TO some misunderstanding the
arrival of a sufficient quantity for the arche'
was delayed Sunday morning. however
train load was received by the association
and the work of trimming up the arches
progressed rapidly TO completion. The ex
ecutIye committee of the association con
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02
THE CARNIVAL CITY.
Enthusiasm, Banners and General
Decorations i'm Great PrOfusiOu.

Decorations i'm Great PrOfusiOn.
With no uncertain spIendor the day of the
carnival opening dawned on ST. Paul. The
early morning witnessed some slight solar
hesitation as though the orb of day had ex-
perienced a timidity in beginning flight
which was destined to witness an event of
such transcendant Importance; but one
glance at the earthly scene and the all-per-
vading feeling became contagious and the
sun hastily brushed away the clouds and
mist and shone upon the city in unveiled
glory. The air was crisp and keen and
the frost had thrown about the snow and
ice works an armor, invisible and yet suf-
hclent to protect them from the tooth OF
the sun. and TO reflect the bright arrows
back, torn into sparkles of prsematic beauty.
The city awOke with the smile of antici-
patton and the buzz of excitement. and the
last enterprise of thought before sleeping
became the first upon awakening. There
was subtle something in the air that told
of unusual events and every face seen in
public places bore unmistakabIy the i'm
press of eager anticipation. Passengers
alighted from crowded incoming trains.
and new arrivals faced the hotel
registers with the general air of something
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02

ARCH AT THIRD AND CEDAR STREETS.
one that can scarcely be surpassed in its
brilliancy. Each of the columns of the
arch is mounted with life-size figure rep
resenting features of the carnival and win
ter life in the Northwest. The four figures
are snOwshoer in full costume, female
in toboggan unifoim, pO.ar bear and
deer.
THE FOURTH STREET ARCH.
The arch at the corner of Fourth and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02
THE MAD CARNIVAL rs ON.
Emblems of Snowy Chimes Erected at
Central Points Throughout
the City.
vports That VIII Delight the Crowds
of Visttors--The Carni-
val Clubs.
Gossip of the Gay Season--The Sports
To-day--A Thousand Bits
of Ice.
H Has Regrln.

The carnival has begun, and sport is a
queen crowned in an ice palace of North
land city. Those approach nearest her
throne who come clad as the children of the
snow, radiant in the colors of her auroral
coronet, and bearing the insignia of her
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-02
CARNIV AL

IN Furore of Enthusiasm the
Merry Northland Celebra-
tions are Begun.
Amid Blazes Of Vari-Colored Fire
st. Paul's Ice Palace is For
mally Dedicated.
The City in Its Gayest Garb in
Honor Of the Ice Kings
Coming.
NEVER WAS THE CITY FAIRER.
Five Thousand Costumed Men Parade the
Streets, That Are Ablaze With
Torches
Drums Rattle and Volleys of Musketry
Add to the Wildness of the
Night.
THE MAD CARNIVAL Is ON.
Emblems Of Snowy Chimes Erected at
Central Points Throughout
the City.
vports That VIII Delight the Crowds
of Visitors--The Carni-
val Clubs.
Gossip of the Gay Season. The Sports
To-day--A Thousand Bits
of Ice.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
The Sarcustlc Woman.

Have you ever met the sarcastic young
womana Mol You will find her every
where that ice grows luxuriantly, She
is cross between tartar and taran-
lula. She is pest. The giddy girl, the
lackadaisical miss are not ornaments
whose loss would cause the world grief,
but they can be tolerated. The sarcastic
maiden should be suppressed by law.
The school is growing, Nobody likes
the sarcastic girl; everybody fears, and
many hate her. Her stock in trade may
originally have been satire, but has long
ago degenerated into impotence, and
with the degeneration has slipped away
her ability to see the difference between
what was and what is-between satire
and impudence. She has been fostered
in the family circle, and generally stays
there. She began with mild criticisms
of her friends, and ends by lampooning
them. Now she has none, and carica-
lures her acquaintance. Her parents ap-
plaudcd her early efforts, and she retail
ates by staying on their hands. The fam
lily think her brilliant, young men avoid
her, and what the world knows as soul
old maid is generally thus created
Bloomington Eye.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
REFUSES TO SHOW HIS HAND.
Gladstone Will Not Divulge His
Plans,

At a recent meeting of the British House
of Commons, Mr. Hugh Holmes, Conserva-
tive offered u motion TO tho effect that the
"House, before voting on the Irish estimates,
wishes to know what policy the government
has agreed upon to restore and maintain order
in lrclandn
Mr. Gladstone, speaking on Mr. Holmes
motion, chaflingly declined 10 fall into tho
trap set for him. He said that he was not
such II simpleton as to yield 10 the artful al
lurements of his opponents, lie had already
stated that the government was considering
the question of social order IN ireland, the
land question, and tho question of the future
government of lroland. These questions
wcro incxtricably associated, The govern,
ment was really entitled to three months
time for the preparation of Irish measures
Mr. Gladstone characterized Mr., Holmes at
tack us one Of the feeblest ever made upon the
executive branch of the government, The
introduction of the motion was really tanta-
mount to justifying coercion, to which the
government would be no party. IL the late
government had proposed coercion, the mere
proposal would have been followed by disas
trous consequences, Referring to sneering
illusions to Mr. Davitt's and the Leagues de-
nunciation Of outrages, Mr. Gladstone said
no was glad to hear that Mr.. Davitt was
preaching order, and delighted that the
League was mendng It's manners
Mr.. Holmes motion was withdrawn. The
Parncllitcs admit that Mr., Gladstone's speech
was very brilliant one, and they express
themselves as highly satisfied with 1t.
In II recent interview, Mr.. Hcaly Nation
alisN said it was evident that Mr. Gladstone
was determined to fulfill his pledges on the
lines of his Midlothian manifesto, even it no
should lie compelled TO throw overheard Mr.
Chamberlain and other members of the cab
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
GLOUCESTER VESSEL SEIZED
Dominion Authorities Rewarded
After Waiting is Years.

The minister Of marine at Ottawa, Ont,
has been advised that the collector of Gus
toms at Digby, NJ s., has seized the Ameri-
can schooner Il. A. Horton of Gloucester,
Mass, which vessel had recently been pur-
chased by parties in Nova Scotia, who had
applied TO hive the vessel registered at the
port of Dighy. 1t will he remembered that
IN 1871 the e. A. Horton was seized by the
government cruiser Sweepstake for an infrac-
ton of the fishery laws She was taken into
Guysboro, N. s., and stripped Of her sails and
rigging, which were stored in a warehouse.
On the night of the Sth of October 1871, she
was stolen by her owners from the dock, and
the warehouse in which the rigging and sails
were stored was broken into and the whole
outfit put on board and the vessel lowed to
sea, where she was soon got ready for her trip
to Gloucester, where she arrived a few days
afterward. New papers were Immediately
issued to her by the United States govern
ment, under which flag she has sailed ever
since. The Dominion officials have endeav-
orcd in vain to recapture her, and it is only
now thatan opportunity has been afforded
them to seize her after waiting nearly 10
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
CKAZED SEAMEN ON A WRECK
loss Of the Steamer Saxon in the
CaiCOs Passage.

loss Of the Steamer Saxon in the
Caicos Passage.
The steamer Beta has arrived at Halifax,
n S., bringing from Turks Island the second
engineer and several of the crew of the steam
81 Saxon, which was wrecked on the evening
Of Feb. !, in Caicos passage The steamer
was on voyage from New York TO Cape
Haytien, ami on the fifth day out she struck
IN Birches lookout reef, and on the following
lay broke in two The first and second en-
gneers and four men then took to boat and
reached shore safely. Another boat lying
alongside, in which were two Of the crew, was
swalnpcd, when she parted, and both men were
drowned. Two others of the crew, by the
aid of plank, swan to g schooner lying
soma distance away, leaving Capt Wyman
and four others on the wreck. The chief
Glata, the son of the captain, attempted to
swim to land, but was drowned. The stew
ard became crazed and leaped into the sea,
and was not afterward seen. The high winds
and rough water in the neighborhood of tho
reef prevented any attempts at rescue until
had lpeen washed away and the captain, be-
ng dellious, had died. On Sunday,
,.hei the wreck was boarded there were but
3no fireman and the remains of the captain
- remove to the shore. A small portion of
;.le s'axon's cargo was saved in a damaged
milton.
Til, Beta also brought from Turks Island
live men belonging to the bark Northern
Queen of Yarmouth, which was wrecked at
West Caicos on the 18th of last month. The
vessel was on a voyage from Cape Haytien
f,r Bipmou and ran ashore the day after
aiilg.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
FashtOn Notes.

All the new bonnets are cut up at the
back.
Correct mourning jewelry is of English
Grape stone.
Clustered stripes arc feature in all
spring goods.
Silk braids, with feather effects, are
new trimmings.
Camels'-hair is the leading material
for spring wear.
Stcels in the backs of gowns are be-
ing gradually banished.
All sorts of straws are worn in hats
and bonnets this spring.
Raspberry and moss-green are favor
ito Partisan combination.
The spring goods are of great variety,
and novel in combination.
Even new pongces come in bourctte OF
boutonneux and corded stripes.
The Russian blouse frock is worn by
little girls and small boys under 8.
The latest novelty in fancy slippers
are those embroidered with garnet beads.
Low shoes, worn with paste or Rhine
stone buckles, are choice for house wear.
Spring hats are tall and are trimmed
high in the back, the front, or on one
side.
All the wollen goods for spring weal
show soft finish, and are in subdued
tones.
All bonnets have high crowns and
brims small, but little larger than those
Of last year.
The leading idea in skirts is one dress
over another, either an upper one open
ing over lower in front, or draped ovel
a lower one.
The>most novel hat was in brown straw
covered with a brown gauze veil and
trimmed with bow and an aigrette o.
shaded grapes.
Some of the new bonnets have tn,
straw folded into boxplaits, to form the
crown, which shows how soft and supple
the material is.
Now if you have smart gown o
brocade or satin you must send some O
the material to the boot maker, becaus,
your boots must match your costume.
Brides are wearing distinct trains t.
their wedding gowns, and many Dime
gowns are made thus for the spring, bu
instead of being fastened to the bacl
they are secured round the hips, as though
a cloak, half slipping off, had been care
lessly pinned together in front.
The crossed-ovcr fronts are extremel
fashionable in basqucs and polonaises
and novel effect is produced by hav
ing the first three buttons, starting iron
the shoulder, Of large size and artist
character, and the rest small, set close, o
the self color and simply used for fasten
| ino
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-03-11
The Perfumery Industry.

The manufacture of perfume from
flowers has been carried on more or less
since the beginning of the historic era,
says the Baltimore Ne,os The ancient
Egyptians seem to have understood the
process of distilling affairs from various
flowers and fruits. During the middle
ages we read of perfume known as
Hungary water, which was first distilled
from rosemary in 1870 by Elizabeth,
queen of Hungary, who obtained the re-
cipe from hermit, and by the use of it
is said to have preserved her beauty to
old age. Catherine de Medicis, when
she came to France to marry Henry II,
brought with her famous Florentine
perfumer, who had the art of manufac-
turing oils from flowers, both by the
process of enflourage and by maceration,
though of course his methods were rude
and unscientifc as compared, with those
of to-day. From that time the French
have paid great attention to the cultiva-
ton of flowers for this purpose.
The greatest number of the materials,
amounting to twenty-eight, is obtained
from the south of France and Italy,
which is the chief center of manufacture
for perfumery materials. The East In
dies and China furnish about twenty one,
Turkey two, Africa two, North America
six, South America six and England four.
The only articles named from the United
States are peppermint, sassafras and win
tergreen. The chief places for the
growth of the sweet perfume producing
flowers are Montpelier, Grasse, Mines,
Savoy, Cannes, and Nice, IN France. 1t
is there that the jasmine, tuberose, cassia,
rose and violet grow to such perfection,
and that the processes of enflourage and
maceration are commercially worked.
Nice and Cannes are the paradise Of
violets, producing annually something
like one hundred and fifty tons of bios
SONS. The variety cultivated is gcner-
ally the double or Parma violet, which
is so productive that the flowers are sold
at about 5 pence per pound, and we all
know what sort of bouquet a pound Of
violets would make The abundance in
Sicily of every flower which in our eli.
mate is most highly priced recalls the
traveller in the story who arrived in a
country where the children played pitch
and toss, and marbles with diamonds, ru.
bies, emeralds, and other precious gems.
"These are, doubtless, the sons of some
! powerful king" he said, and bowed re.
spectfully before them. The children,
laughing, made soon him perceive that
they were the street boys, and that the
gems were only the pebbles Of that coun.
! try.