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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-07-31


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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-07-31
MAYORS REPORT
4 Valuable and Inter-
esting Message.
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Some Of the canses Of seat
ties Prosperity.
Fhe cifys Splendid Financial
Condition.
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Past A Decsmsnt Eseryans
should Read carefsisy and Digest

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-07-31


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Ttou entering asaes the present council
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31
Women Industrial workers.

The manufacture of boots and shoes
employs altogether Ia, 152 hands, and
28,605 Of these are women and child.
rens Carpet manufactures employs
20,37l hands. and or these 10,268, or
more than one-half are women and
children. Cotton manufactures en-
ploys l62,542 operatives, and of this
number l12, 1914, or more than one-half
are women and children-13,2l3 OF
children being under Is years of age.
In hosiery and knit good there are
28,885, hands employed - 81 1868,
OF more than two. thirds of them,
women and children Mixed textiles
employ 43,373 hands-25, 902, or con-
siderably more than one-half, women
and children. Paper manufactures
employs "a, 429 hands-8,280, OF more
than one-third, women and children.
silk manufactures employ 1887 hands
-21, 1862, or two-thirds, women and
children. Wooden manufactures en-
ploy $1,000 hands-39.54 or nearly
one hall, women and children. Worsted
goods employ lS.603 hands--l2.368, or
two-thirds Of them, being women and
hildren.-Atldntd Constitution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31
spring Novelties.

Although the counters are piled high
with so-called spring novelties and the
windows radiant with their draped
brilliancy of color, figure, and stripe,
the choicest importations are as yet
securely locked in the importers cases,
where they will remain until the bright
days of April and May bring them
out. The Lenten season precludes
much attention to elegant or snowy
dress OF any sort, and so IL stands to
reason that the merchant will reserve
his novelties until feminity Is right
ready to appreciate and buy. There
Is an advantage. however, In making
selections from ginghams, sateens, and
challies which come among the earliest
spring novelties Some of the first lots
are opened In January. Many ladies
buy early and make up their entire
outfit of cotton dress before the warm
weather. The ginghams are unusual
ly pretty, showing lace stripes, cord
edged fancy stripes, tiny bourette
cords, small knots, and fecks of color
In rough threads, rainbow stripes of
threads Of different sizes, cross-bars OF
shaded color, lace and drawn work,
blocks, stripes, and diamonds, and a
score of variations Of these ideas. all
pretty and stylish. The patterns are
varied and beautiful, far surprising
those Of any previous season. There
are large checks and plaids made up
of the most delicate, graduated
stripes, tiny hair-lines Of color at one
edge Of the design, increasing TO three
fourths- of an inch wide stripes at the
other. The tiny stripes seen in the
suitings of last season are reproduced
In. the new sateens. Navy blue, black.
olive, and brown grounds, with wide
and narrow stripes, and rows OF pin
head stripes are among the new goods.
The printing Is especially artistic. The
shadings and fine lines are admirably
done, and some of the flower patterns
would serve as studies from which TO
sketch. The new challies partake Of
the same general features as the
sateens. They are In light grounds
with light figures. They are especial
ly pretty for home wear for young
girls dresses when in dark shades, and
the more delicate ones are in extensive
demand for the pretty. simple seaside
summer-resort dresses that are always
made up at this season of the year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31
Didn't XIII Him.

A Georgia man started out one morn
ing to kill his dog. He had given the
animal every opportunity to show his
worth. but as he bad failed to take ad-
vantage OF any OF them. the dIsappoint-
ed man decided. after holding consul
tation with his wife. that Rip. as he
was called. should be deprived of his life.
The man took down his gun and led
the dog away. intending to take him to
the top of distant hill.
RIP" said tho man, 81 hate tor
shoot you, but you amt no manner ac-
count You won't tree 'possum.
won't fight coon. an won't even run
rabbit so you've got ter die"
Just then. having reached tho road.
the dog broke away. dashed at man
who was walking along the road and
springing upon him. bit him severely.
You've got tor kill that internal
dogr' exclaimed the victim when ho
had been rescued.
"Wall. did start out to kill HIM"
go on then aud do It."
"But wait mint. Amt you the
county jedge?"
Yes"
"Alr you bit badP"
''Yes. am"
wall. ez / said. had started ter
kill him case he amt no count. but
say air you sartin you are the county
jedgeP"
'Of course am"
wall. Rip. (affcctionately stroking
the dog) won't take you over yondcr
on the hill. fur have diskivered that
you are good for suthln' after all.
Come on an wen 20 home. Bit err
county jcdge. wy. Rippy. that'II
tickle my wife purity nigh to death. -
drkansaw Traveller.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31

Fashion frowned on Easter eggs
long ago, but for all that the custom
prevails, and from Good Friday until
Easter-tide the small boy and his little
mother and SISTER will tinker with the
fruit of the 'henners, stain their fin
gers, and burrhssT Potion out of at
least one sautk-pan. tThe gold and
silver eggs are 70 be the trumps of the
season. The egg when boiled hard Is
allowed to get stone cold. when IL Is
rubbed with pointers size. The gold
or silver powder, which may be bought
at the artists supply shops, Is spripkled
In a saucer and the egg rolled In It
till evenly covered. The fingers are
used to work the airyllke stuff In the
shell. When gilded the name, date,
or some pretty quotation is inscribed
with needle, brush. or pen. Blown
eggs are the work OF an artist. When
the contents are sucked out the brush
Is applied and angel faces or spring
scenes painted. Dying eggs is childs
play. For red shades buy an ounce of
cochineal powder and you have mater
ial for pale rose, crimson, bright scar
let, deep wine, or dark maroon shades,
the weight Of the color depending on
the amount of dye put in the water.
Eggs boiled In coffee grounds will
come out biscuit, chocolate, amber, or
coffee-brown; onion-peel boiled with
eggs for an hour will leave them a
bright yellow, and piece of blue, red,
or green dress goods viii color the
shells unheard-of tints. There Is moth
ing better than logwood. Five cents
worth of chips will paint the eggs
black as well as red. Put them In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31

Handkerchiefs must be small 10 be
stylish, but the decrease In size is met
by corresponding increase In price.
For walking and demi-toilet there are
solid colors In silk and linen, embroid-
cred In scallops or finished with mar
row hemstitch, while the more service
able pocket-handkerchief of lawn or
batiste has the usual amount of deco
ration In colored threads, and worth not
less than rs cents. The church hand
kerchief Is thing by itself, for sale
only In high-class dressmaking parlors
or millinery stores. The groundwork
Is some sheer linen lawn, with a silky
finish that only woman Of refinement
can appreciate. The little square Is
worked with a flower border in white
threads, and when stained by the sweat
of the pale nuns hands an additional
value is put upon the work. One must
see these beautifr.. little napkins to
know their charm, Delicate veins rib
the leaves, petals Of wild roses curl In
beauty, no ringlet could be more grace
full than the tendrils of the needle
painted vines, and In the lily cups and
bell-nowers are dots of thread to assim-
late the heart and pollen heads. All
these precious webs are raw-edged and
In and about the embroidery lines may
be seen the blue penciling OF the stamp.
No one would dream of washing them.
The aesthetic sprinkles 1t with favor
tie perfume, handles 1t with care, and
would deem II a sacrilege TO more than
touch her lips with 1t. Tears sanctify
IL, but wipe away clot of SCOTT neverl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31
MICHIGAN.

The Alaska House, Ross, was burned.
Loss $4,000.
"A Presbyterian Church society has been
organized at Alma.
Louis Drinkhan, farmer at Exeter,
was killed by the kick OF horse the other
day.
A brick and tile company with cap
ital of $4,000 has been organized at Muske-
gon.
The Manistec people are having an I'm
tercsting series OF debates ON the tariff ques-
ton.
The 500 Street Car Company expects 20
have four miles OF track In operation before
next fall.
Tine Mcthodists OF Muskegon have COM
petcd a new church, which cost S3i 900 and
seats $50 people.
The prospect for an immense crop Of
peaches in the Michigan fruit belt this year
Is said 10 be excellent.
Two million feet OF pine timber will be
used IN the underground workings OF the
Vulcan iron mine this season.
Train ~ on tho Duluth, South Shore q
Atlantic railway ran over and killed man
named johnson nj Pike tank near Hough-
ton.
In G. A. wcller's III traps along Grand
River were found the other.moning 100
mslskrats, five minks, Eve skunks, and a
cum.
An Ionia man who made an ASST gnment
recently was more scared than hurt He
finds that nc can pay about $50 cents on the
dollar.
"A young sou Of Josiah Mctcalf, OF Nor
cnci, critically examined a dynamite cart
ridge, and had both hands terribly maimcd
in tic explosion that cnsucd.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31
WOMAN'S KINGDOM.
Women a. Butchers-Women - In
dustrisi Workers-Fashion's
Fancy.


nj lou vALERfA WILSON.
Fiercely and wildly the March winds blow.
Driving before them the falling snow.
But high on the bough Of the apple tree
Our friend the robin we gladly SEQ;
And over and over this tale 10 told,
.Chirp. chirp, chirp' My feet are coldl
Chirp. chirpl am hungry, tool
What shallI do the long night through
It's cold for poor little fellow like me.
CHEEKY up. cheery-up Cheer'eef
At last the reign Of cold winter Ger,
Fair spring ascends the throne once more;
And there on the blossom'laden bough
The gay young robin IL swinging now.
And there Il his cheerful matin song;
''Cheery-upi Cheer eel The whole day long
I'll swing and sing the hours away.
o. lovely dayi q, blossoms gay
Did you ever fellow so happy eeei
CHEEKY up, cheery-upl CheereeT
As glide the brieh, days OF the springtime along
The gallant Young robin. with burst OF song
And fine brown coat and breast knot gay
Now goes a counting Just over the way;
But his rival IL there. and this we hear,
.Chirp. chlrp, chirpi No rival fear
Twill not be long ere conquer my foe.
This dashing young robin will win, know,
No lady will scorn a gay young fellow like me.
CHEEKY up, CHEEKY up Cheer'eeF
Up In the apple boughs safe and high,
And snugiy hidden from curious eye.
Sir Robins home In the soft breeze swings.
And perching near by he merrily sings,
.Ive wont I've wont Chcery-up! Cheereel
Was there ever a denrer wife than she'
Or eggs whose beauty with mine compared
This all means work, but don care,
or those wide mouths so proud I'll be
CHEEKY up, cheery-up CheereeF'
Inter Ocean
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31

Silver is the popular jewel for
Lent.
The Alsace bow will cut figure In
In the Easter millinery.
II you must have plaid suit get the
herring bone pattern.
Dark haired ladies weave strings of
pearl In their coiffnre.
silks OF cool gray and soft fawn are
TO prevail, IL modistes be truthful.
In bang-up circles Of society "can't'
is pronounced as though Il were spelled
"carnt."
A pretty device for an earring Is
a diamond dewdrop swinging In hoop
of gold.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31

The students OF the Michigan Mining
School are looking into the practical methods
Of stamping and reducing ores - exemplihed
In the mills OF the copper range.
--ssCounty Linev John Smith, one Of the
oldest residents about Eaton Rapids,
wealthy farmer and very well known through
out several counties, died, aged eighty-two.
The party Of explorers which left the
university last summer under the leadership
OF Professor j. ID. Steere. TO explore the
Philippine Islands. will return next fall.
Conductor George Mccarthy, who KILLED
brakeman Alfred Carpenter In a saloon
month ago, was acquitted Of the charge OF
manslaughter In the Circuit Court at Battle
Creek.
1T Is said that there Is school In Clar-
ence taught by young lady who has among
her pupils nine Of her own brothers and sis
tiers, ranging In age from twenty down TO fiye
years.
--R. ID. Lampson, formerly resident OF
Ashtabula, Ohio, and graduate OF the Uni
yersIty OF Michigan. Is the new principal OF
the Howard City schools, succeeding g. Ii.
Coiiingwood.
The saccarappa silk Company, which runs
fifty looms In Maine, wants TO come TO Mich
igan, and has given jackson the first chance.
Bonus, 100000, for which stock will be given
aud per cent dividend guaranteed.
Eaton Rapids has the latest case OF gas
fever, the man who located the Charlotte
wells having arrived there and found what
he claims 10 be strong evidence OF an abund-
ant supply. A company TO drill Is being
formed.
&C. III. Mute, OF Cheboygan, who has lum-
bered ON Bois Blanc Islands this winter, says
the ice Is not over fourteen inches thick In
midchannel Of the straits, aud but five inches
thick a mile east Of the regular crossing to-
ward Lake Huron.
The work Of equipping the Toledo,
Saginaw & Muskegon Railway Is being
pushed 30 as TO make that road ready Tor the
opening Of the spring business, and put II on
footing where IL can take good care OF the
business offered.
George Brewster, Of Marshall, estimates
that he has lost seven hundred dozen OF
frogs this winter, all on account of the sud-
den changes OF weather. He talks OF moving
to Alabama and starting frog farm OF
magnificent proportions.
About forty prominent carriage manu-
facturers Of the Northwestern States were IN
session at Jackson. The object OF the meet
ing was to organize the Northwestern Car
riagc Manufacturing Association and aid IN
che advancement Of wages TO employees.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-03-31

cold water. and just before the boiling
point Is reached drop In an egg. Add
little more dye for the second and
third and a. the water darkens the
color will deepen until 1ne jet black
Is secured. To mottle eggs grease the
shell In spots or bars before dropping
them into the dye. Use an old iron
spoon and sauce pan tor the operation,
as both viii have to be discarded. In
drying put the egg In q spoon, cup, or
basket with sieve bottom, so as not TO
soak the color where the shell touches
surface.