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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

ARTIFICIAL FLowERs AND LacEs.-lt
il hown by figures mat Artificial How
ers aye going out OF style IN England
and that lace IN coming In. The value
of the artificial flowers imported IN
1852 reached the enormous sum oil W
10000. while in isS6 II ted oil 10 Sl.-
$4,000. On the other hand, the value
vi the lace taken iuto England IN lso2
was about 50 o0,UU0, ard II increased
in 1856 to more than all the ARTIFICIAL
flowers, bat Holland and Belgium we're
lively competitors in the lace trade.
England largely ignores the IRISH mar
ket. the upper ten thousand prefe ring
continental styles ana Workmanship to
the home pruduct.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

90, ~ : anssesa ~ sAslnpnss1fsn
The LsuisviIIe giyi nys. You've
done + sure, and veil. II there are
any more of tire sAme ouSt, please
help yourself II yoa en- stand Il. /
Ths Dstro;s gin nys. e Mem Jeru-
Salem, vhas . nsnghty. funny nan /
Better ron took cut hoU voo taks one,
tso. four more, befoss mine goos no.
TIER Gomez"
The 81 Louis gid ssys. /. Oh, 70
along with your nonsense: roo ought
10 te ashamed Of youyseif. You can's
do ! again She exposes hefseif. and
y . done several times--iCummercial
Advertiser.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

There are some thing. . welI-bred
young lady never does. Gays . writer
on etiquette, and these are among
them:
She nevsr accepts = valuable presen.
from a gentleman acquaintance unless
engaged to him.
Che never turns arc and TO look after
any one when walking on the street.
she never takes reseshments or sup
per at . restaurant with . gentleman
after attending the theater unless ae-
eompauied BY lady much older than
herself.
She does not permit gentlemen to
join her on the street unless they are
very intimate acquasatRnces.
she does not wear her monogram on
her person or stick Il over her letters
and envelopes.
she never accepts a seat from a gen.
tseman In street car without thank
ing him.
She never forgess her ballroom en-
gageneais or refuses 20 dance with one
geniieman and ipmediAtely dances
with another.
She never takes more than . single
glass of wine at dinner or entertain
nenf.
she never snubs ther young ladies,
even II they happen 10 be less popular
or weii-tavored than herself.
She never laughs or talks loudly in
esbiic places.
She never raises her lorgnette and
tries 10 stare people she does not
knos out OF counlenance ON the
streets.
She never wears clothing so singu-
lar or striking rs t. attraei attention
ia public.
She never speaks siighti1gly OF her
mother and says she don't care
whether her behavior meets with ma
iernai apr Rotation or not Boston
Tfayefr.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

Patti spent Q month or two liz Paris
fsfore starting on her South American
eoas. desoting her day. 10 one contin-
uous round Of shopping and her nights
20 deep study Of millinery problems.
Patti Is the most conversational little
soul la the world. She will wear no
thing bat Pariaian gowns. Even when
the dollIike creature undertakes 70
p<Ssoaate the fierce barbarsc Assyrian
Qusen seFniramide. she sears French
c.,stnme Of the most modern cut. SO.
. might be expected. in all her roles
she vii. wear the most modern co fec
tons. with only here aud there slight
CONCESSION to the vagsries Of those alb
surd antiques who were misguided
enough 20 live before Mr.. Worth was
born.
For Lucia y she has . white satin
Ares with hint Of the period OF Louis
XIII In its cut. Ii IL entirely embrol-
dered with silver and seed pearls. The
long tulle veil Is likewise worked in
silver. Another dress has . short JET
and lace skirt over pink satin. EIor-
NOUS let balls fall out Of sort OF net
work, and, as the costume is short,
heavy fringes OF Jet f4ii ike . glitter
ing river over the pink satin plaifing
at The edge OF he skirt. A short drap-
err Of pink crepe de chine 1t ddesi
with let stones encircles the hips and
make. the small waist look still SIN H.
or. Tue low-necked eorsage os black
satin Is cut 10 points, from each one VI
which hang. Jet bail as large IS iiity
cen, piece. At the top IL Is cut in points
slso. displaying the pink satin. There
are no sleeves, only epauiets OF bisek
lace, the sane material encirciing the
throat and being fastened with single
Long black gloves are worn, and
black six. Jet embroidered and Chan
tiiiy inserted stockings, and black satin
slippers. On the head Is
worn u cap mate VI satin and pinned
on with let pins, ami AN aigretie OF
diamonds holding up loops oil piHk
In the second act "Crispino " the
diva Is to wear In South America
golden satin, trimmed profusely with
appliaues OF coiored bead PASSENGER
teries In front. the long train being
Iooped with banch~s II ostrich piumes
Of ali shades. ~ Cor. BROOKLYN News.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

Al shapes in hats are rather larnas
than Lass season. The tendency Of
nearly al hats IL to the pok. eject.
though there are turbans and ha !
ufth English beef-eafer crowns which
have haring or rolled buma. The
erosns sent over from PAN ian man
ufacsurers are extremely low; . num-
Der Of the round crowns vhicn ha Z
never found favor IN this country are
shoun- IL Is probable thai the most
popular hats viii have medium square
crown. . compromise between tae ex-
tremeiy high crown Of . few ees,ous
past and the low, Eat crown nov *
hibsted. though the latter viii no doubt
be popular during the beginning Of the
season with lovers OF novelty. The
!" LIZ Toscs," . shape copied from the
hat worn BY Bernhard in the last
drama written for her by Ssrdou,
promises 70 Be popr lar shape, and Is
an excellent illustration Of some of the
leading points In many OF the new
new hats The crown Is square and
low, sioptng toward the front; the
o,i.n Is nearly * inches vide IN front.
and becomes gradually mario CT till Il
= bat two inches in width at the eack.
ihiaE hat Is faced with DARK velvet.
worn directly over the forehead, and
ne trimming Is massed in q high clus-
Ter AZ the back.-tN. D. Picayune.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25
FOR THE LADIES.
: mr. Or sezzInUr.


,cvsd : woman once Twas ions
tove ser yes--sh, nei loved her
And. when love with NJ t~o vas one
with viii.
I b<xsed gsfi from her. ! have ID
4 curing lock. clipped from her had
NJ, vnise neck hid itself in chm hair.
Tsne has not changed that tiny fFess;
n ssb,e now, rs shen she gave IL me
Years pa sed-she jilt me. and nov.
tbey say.
The bar OF her I wosshipped 70 Is
50. Of thai love affair unchanged alone
remain
That little lock Of hair, my hurt hearts
ceass1ess pain
IN. Y. World.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25
WHAT THEY SAY.
nov rAsTERS CRY EELlKs omEcr TO
BSINS KISSED.


The various emotions excited in
Young lsdies in Eastern cities, slofis'
inc line {rcm Boston 10 -. Louis, as
Kisses afs caught or ~tosn from tneir
swees dips, sire expressed IN soaaetaihe
ike the following manner;
The Boston < ri, w'th an Assumption
OF indignation. +" SIR, declare such =
liberty - tbs j. beyond all bounds
ii psoprlsty aud gentism MY man
nsrs - sac j. stopped by an
other. = hsca isn't resisted very siren
Ths New York girl saws: " Indeed
Mr., Brosn. yonr conduct IS htsls Ia
n,l,ar. n not afsie. {. | have a mind 90
as what Yea ssNe me TOT. The reply
~ Brex : Il that he lakes her FOR sofiis,.
taia.. nice as. s=eoi, and sharp, rai'ie
s,tzcktug sEssVs-
me 4 aA.o SiTi says, wtth marked
f,.,sitivpness of manner, o0t Win
s,,uallv marked tl>iRcefl;y: " fetcn
tases, pas that f,Shf psek. l souidn'
Is.e IA los the weird" she not only
doesn't lo.s 80. ogi gets tss she wants
double pFtagl pa asa iaseTssG.
ne I'has.ie Vhia z'ii says, 30 you
,htnk taAis ssrgaatUi smart hou
woaida't have cuaf Is q had been
..,.,strs. ne sr3ceI G4t sue maxi
IL a painj not i9 .e'1s.
rms isaittuere Erl ssss; " Repeat
~. Insult Il Vca care. sir. asN rx'
,'sses her lsce lt4. !. n2Ay be done cas-
rs aud gft"a- -
The " asaingtca Esfl says lV1 Vi
been afii a.alie Ssd done lt- hAss y
I ~ ciplsr eat hsr maca esteE yoa
81 zaA csteu.ate when you I! set an
other chxace.
| - ,,,nr.isngst 10 Soll take rae i0i
: IA Norkrsf Ia have yoa know
/ shrr,'s A s;sscs u danger IN that llstl'
sangfer.~ TIE oaiy danger she sppFs
bends Is thas yog woas elss and ossE'a'
again ma 50.
TIE Cincinnati girl says " if.a so'
| ever no. asssr--yoa EseG are isff
monsters. Aaects ts@Fs anu la'a's -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25


Rcd = nucA n fsssr noe ~ c1osn
dresses.
he Issese q ball dressss isloag -
gel sieesss.
Hsndkercaieis sntirsiy o. lace are
con ng in vugse.
Easter bonness sili match the gowns
worn With them.
The Tcsea i tAe fasoFits French
ruund lat, ard Il hes lgw crown.
Water ereen and pink appear 70 oe
. fsyorlse combination Of coson tuf
dFuszy occasions
All iAIe shades Of green from reseda
to sags VIII be in high favor iof Easier
bouDets.
Apple green VIII b the spring color.
bat only girls with fresh pink and sni'e
complexi0us can wear IL
Tns ribhons that txim the hrst pro-
duction of Easter b0unets are Wider
than those Of The pasaing season
Nncs, oriental color % employed Tor
indor dresses, and various elegant In
dian TISSUES are exiensiyely used iof
evening toilets
A black velvet polOnaise u suitable
for hab mouruing wear. - opens
over q skirt Of white ontin covered
with wave2ike drnPer,es wrought IN
silver. -
some Of the angel sleeves Of ball
gowns are dotted with palette spaneie |;
this decoration being the only tinsel IN
The toilet exqwt the spaugied Ian o.
crepe lisse.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

SMALL MAxrLEs.-In addition to long
nantes or paletots, which almost cover
the whole dress. smaller manIelets are
also much worn, aud hold thei own
in the fashionable world. They are
short in the back, have long shawl
ends in front, and are an elegant COM
pletion of Q visiting toilet. One man.
tie is in back veivet, trimmed with
Spanish lace and jet drops. A silk
ribbon trimming goes from the waist
at the back in the form Of v over
each shoulder, and SO on down the
front Of the mantle. The sleeve only
reaches TO the elbow, round which the
fringe falls.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

FLosERs AND SAsHEs.-Broad sasl Is
are coming more aud more into fash
ion. They are either tied in = small
pow with very long fringed-out end
or cut out in points below. On the
skirts OF costly evening dresses, com.
;osed of silk and satin and trimmed
with gold and silver embroidery. vide
folded sash Is crossed over the pieated
panels at the side, which has an excel
lent effect. Flower trimmings are
very fashionable this season, and
SPRAYS of white or delicate flowers in
termipgled with foliage and tine FROST
ed blossoms give elegant Ornamental
tons for ball dresses. Bunches and
separate flowers are cup Dyed for
black and dark evening toilets Of enl-
broidered net, which are made with
folds or ruches at the hem OF The skirt.
1.-The Season.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

An ApusE or JKxELRy.-There -
new style Of wearing jewelry, and that
il 70 divert in use - f.f - possible.
Necklaces are put on . festoons across
the corsage, or used 10 gather up q
sIeeye or : berthe, or twisted among
lace as . jabot. Earrings are set As
stars in the hair, two bracelets are hung
one in the other on the edge Of the
vaisf a 4 handkerchief holder, brooch
6 are pinned on the wrist on velvet
ribbons. and sometimes . whole row OF
Jewels Of differ Mt descriptions viii b..
n tened TO the waist as stomacner.
When necklace i worn, how.ver, Il
must be as . dog-col.sr. Whyau these
caprices no one could tell. bat some
one must in the beginning have been
anxious TO wear all her jekels at once,
and had two necklaces besides. hut
be that ~ it may. the woman VINO can
show the most originality In the dispo-
sal Of her jeseis is the one most envied
BY her sex, bless them all.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25
Seattle Steam Dye WORKS

Foot Of s.neca stree, he'os Elrctric Light
works. 6satie. Wash. Ty.
0entleu ems clothing, iAdfss' dresses, silk
aAd Wool.n s9ods. blaak,ts and hid gloves
elesn.d or 4, ed, 90 thss hey lock Ike lev
ones. Satssfaeti n guaranteed Fries sta-
o. nab'e GAIL {. WA0EStA II.
Esh23 3m Proprietor.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

THIS HOTEL HAS RECENTLY BEEN LEASED BY TIE
ss.is No. and ha: been rsmodeed end completely sf
nshed throughout erection which
Be finished and ready for prp When completed
WI make NE OCCIDENTAL the largest and moss elegantly
guesss coavsncacss
viii md
make their since ell the Puget Sound and
Alaska boats make Seattle which commercial
city Of the Territory, their point Of departure
Tosms-o2 90 pes dav spsua q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

the rapid ncfcss ee
profitable ANNUALLY nas peea
the property HERETOFORE secure the prom" Oh sses
increase coming In the future
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

Muslin underwear, big bargains.
CHESTER OIesry.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1888-03-25

The DIRECT and ONLY Line running
through cass between Mime polls and
Dea MOines, Iowa,
Via Albert Lea and Fort Dodge. and d.
rect line to WATkRTOWS, DAkOiA.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

SAN Francisco, Jan. 25.-The eighth annual
session of the American Horticultural Society
convened at San Jose yesterday, many of the
most prominent men in horticultural and agri-
cultural circles in the country being present.
The session at San Jose viii last ehres or four
days, and an adjourned session which will be
held at Riverside, in southern California, will
occupy about the same time. About two hun
dred delegates from different parts OF the coun-
try will be present. The afternoon session was
mainly devoted to reading paper by George
Husman, of California, Tine Outlook of
American Grape Culture" and discussion there
Of. The formal opening of the citrus fair OF the
Santa Clara valley. of which San jose is the
center. took place last evening The delegates
OF the Horticultural Society attended in body.
An address of welcome was made by the Mayor.
and responses by Prof. Ridpath, of Indiana, and
President Earle OF Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
CAPTURE OF TWO BURGLARS,
One Of Them is Tim Ferriter. an Old-Time
Terror-Work of Thieves.

Patrolmen Hyland and Been last night ar
rested Tim Ferriter in a barn, near the corner
of Liberty and Pearl streets. Ferriter was
seen lettering about some railroad cars. The Off
GERS were notified, and they followed him into
the barn, where. after a strong resistance, he
was captured. Concealed in the barn thir-
teen pairs of shoes were found They had
been stolen last night and the night before from
William Waterson. shoemaker on East Wash
ington street Ferriter has already served
term in the northern penitentiary,
burglary. Two years ago he and Tom
Shea committed series of burglaries in West
Indianapolis Shea was convicted, and is
at present serving six years sentence at the
northern prison Ferriter escaped, and has not
been in the city since until he returned two
days ago.
week ago David ONeil, who owned a grocery
store at No. BIG South West street, died, and the
next day his wife became i'll and was removed to
St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment. Their
store was necessarily closed. Early yesterday
morning two men, while passing the store, dis
covered some one on the inside. The thief ran,
but after chase was captured by.
building was found to be fire. In the excite
ment of putting out the fire the thief escaped,
but not until he had told one of the that
his name was James Shea. During the fore
noon the police heard of the occurrences, and
Captain Campbell and Sergeant Dawson hunted
M Shea, and locked him up on the charge of
burglary and arson.
William Warren. a farmer from Hendricks
county, reported to the police yesterday morn
ing that he had been robbed of considerable
of money in disreputabe resort on West
Washington street He was advised to swear
out q warrant for the arrest of the inmates of
the place, which he did. and they all
locked up last night. The money Mr.. Warren
lost was not recovered.
William Waterson's shoe store, at No 275
East Washington street. was burgarized Tues
day night and about S25 worth of boots and
shoes were taken. The same store was entered
by thieves a week ago On both mornings sue
ceeding the robbery the front door of the store
was found unlocked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26


PHILADELPHIA. JAN PSI am not a candi-
date, and neither would / accept the nomination
for President" said George W. Chds. of the
Public Ledger, to-day. when questioned in re-
ference to the published statement that Mr..
James McNaues would go to the Republican
tional convention and there work and vote for
Mr.. Childs nomination. Il have had no con-
yersation with MIR. Mechanics upon the subject,
and in way. directly or indirectly, have
given any countenance to the proposal. I do
not want the nomination., and / would not ac-
cept If i. were rendered. do not consider the
Office would suit me, and feel that would not
suit the office. At the same time it would not
be proper for me to rudely refuse something
that has not been offered to me. fully appre-
ciate the kindness of the gentlemen who are
mentioning my name in connection with the
nomination 1t is an honor, and so esteem IT.
But it is manifest that | should make myself
understood. / have enough to do, and my bust
ness is congenisl to me. In sense am /
candidate | don't want the nomination and
were il rendered me | would not accept have
ali want TO attend TO now. My business takes
all my time and nnder no circumstances could
/ be induced to accept the office"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Tne Trusts To Be Investieated.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25--In the House, Mr..
Morrow, OF California, introduced bill to en-
able the President to extend to certain inhab-
itants OF japan a suitable recognition of their
humane treatment of the crew of the American
bark Cashmere Referred.
Mr. Henderson, of North Carolina, from the
committee on the judiciary, reported bill to
amend the international revenue laws. Placed
on the House calendar. 1t abolshes what are
known as the minimum punishments, and gives
discretion to the court to impose any punish
ment for a violation of the internal revenue laws
not exceeding the maximum limit authorized by
statute. 1t requires that warrant issued by a
comm ssioner or other judicial officer must be
Ieturnable before some judicial officer residing
IN the county of arrest and it authorizes the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue to eompro-
mise any civil or criminal case under the inter
nal revenue laws.
Mr.. Landes. of Illinois, from the committee
on banking and currency, reported back reso-
inton calling for information from the Secreta-
ry OF the Treasury whether mt the date when
sne act or 1873 fixed tue amount of United States
notes &C limit issue OF $346 GAL. 600, such
amount was actually in existence Placed
tbe House calendar.
Mr.. Anderson. OF Iowa, from the committee
on commerce, reported bill authorizing the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26

State Veterinarian Pritchard was yesterday
sent to New Castle to investigate the contagious
disease among hores prevailing there.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to
James j. Brown and Mary B. Hartney,. Charles
j. staybaek and Ida O. Steele, John Sheehan
and Kate Heating.
The Republicans OF the first precinct of the
Fifteenth ward met at No SOB West Washington
street last evening aud elected Morris Springer
committeeman of the precinct, aud DR.. Parsons
delegate TO the district convention.
The Council committee on streets and alleys
will meet this evening st 7:30 o'clock TO de-
termine on . report regarding the proposed
opening OF an alley through the baseball park.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
Yves. Indianapolis Items.

Rev. Mr. Connors is soliciting aid on the
West Side for the purpose of building Baptiss
church.
The mania for suchre parties has broken ont
on the Nest Side. The leading club meets once
week, this week meeting at the residence OF
+. L.. lVorral.
enlareing their works the coming spring to
capacity of twenty-four cars per day. Their
present capacity is about eighteen.
On Monday night thieves broke nto the store
house of the indianapolis car-works, and stole
$50 worth OF brasses and on Tuesday night they
again broke in. and took $45 worth
Within the last three weeks three manufacs-
uring firms have applied to Nicholas McCarty
for terms for ground which to erect manu-
featuring establishments, two to be quite large
in size
The Haughvile line of streetcars is paying
better than the Insans Asylum line. and the
company will the weather becomes
pleasanter. establish a twelve-minute line. AS
now run, it is a twenty minute line.
The owners of the abbatoir. on the west side
of the river have under consideration the an
Iarging of their establishment the coming spring.
Ninety per cent of the cattle sold on this mar
ket is slaughtered at this establishment
In West Indianapolis there are now three
miles and one-half of shade streets. The trees
were set out by Nicholas MeCarty, in 1879, aud
they have grown finely, mum bering nearly seven
hundred This spring Mr.. McCarty proposes to
line the new streets with shade-trees similar to
those already growing.
the West Side that the Indianapolis d Vim
cennes Railroad Company is seriously consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of making the experiment OF
running suburban trains between the Union
depot and the Stock Yards, RAINING their trains
nearly up to the hotel.
Work on the new engine house, in which is to
be housed the chemical engine, has been begun.
The building is to be heated by steam from the
Stock Yards Hotel. Three times last year this
engine called into service and did good work
in saving property At the Stock Yards stable
ia mai of r11Itn al ya
ready to attach to the engine and haul it to
places where Its service is required.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-26
A True RepubIIcan ConventIon.

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
Each political district Is unit defined in it's
contour by the law OF its formation. ANY di-
vision OF this unit in the working of q conven-
ton is pantomimic secession. mass conven-
ton is not wise in township. county. congress-
ional district. State nation All could not
attend and il all did the assembly would be I'M
wieldy in size. No convention of over three
hundred can transact business with dispatch in
committee of the whole Each delegate should
be the peer of his fellows Each should repre-
sent q constituency and bear into the convention
a certificate of his election.
Under the authority which called the conven-
ton each delegate should report his name: his
letter Of appointment aud the message of his
constituents. The names of delegates should Ee
arranged in alphabetical order for roll-cali. A
president secretary ard two assistants should
then be elected from the delegates present a.