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The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

tom, on The hem Of the dfaperies nnd
as y trimming on the basque. which
has plated vest font Of Grape
There is no pretticg gown shown this
season. The herringbone stitch Is
done in double zephyr, and can be
hack, blue or scarlet, On indeed any
color. Mrs Whitney, wife Of the
Secretary OF the Navy, has ordered
ono Of these dresses for home wear,
made aud trimmed exactly as here
shown. The price Of this costume is
500, while any young lady, neat
With her needle, can make il for
81 to IS. Feather and herring bone
are very pretty stitches. and make
handsome trimming. The dress of
nun's yelling IS also quite simple in
style and easily copied The basque
and draperies are made Of striped and
figured woolen material in ivory
white, shaded with the palcst brown
in the figured part. The material for
this can be purchased in New York at
from forty cents to 81 per yard, and
IL requires about ten yards for a
plain dress like this. Whereas, made
upin the leading places here it would
cost all the way from $40 to $50. The
prices are abnormally high when the
value Of the gown is considered. The
difference is the amount Of "style,"
their firm name and the rent and
aristocratic patrons they have.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

. 1t is nothing for some of the patrons
Of our leading dry goods houses to
spend from 5000 to $4,000 in one af-
ternoon on articles for their personal
adornment, aside from Jewels, and
yet any lady who knows how to make
dress can look every bit as we'll at
1.-THE of the cost.
Avery elegant and graceful dress Of
soft, warm, brown cashmere was
shown me, which had just been fin
ished for a lady whose husband
counts his fortune by millions. The
skirt is of striped goods, such as are
now furnished to match the rest Of
the gown. There was no elaborate
work upon it, and no trimmings ex-
cept band of close-made passemen-
terie, and this was valued at $50. The
lady who is her own dressmaker can
copy this, Innings, trimmings and all,
for $40, OF even less, if she is as smart
about shopping as she ought to be.
AT another place saw very. pretty
dress for young lady, which, though
it is a little too early to wear yet, is
still seasonable for publication, so
that those who may desire to copy it
can have plenty of time to do so be-
fore the warm weather. 1t is made
of soft nuns yelling, with q deep
founce of the same material embroid-
cred in silk. The front also has n
narrow pattern embroidered OF the
same material The bows of ribbon
can be changed to suit any one, and
the same model can be made up in
null, all over lace, or of the fine cot
ton'veiling, which is very pretty and
is seen in very many of the new suits
for seaside and hotel balls, and dressy
afternoon wear. The hounces at the
bottom can be simply hemmed or have
several fine tucks above the hem, or
have one, two or three rows of ribbon
stitched on.
There are other colors besides white
which are equally pretty, in the same
goods. but cream white in flannel,
nuns yelling and the cheaper goods
of the same nature, is more generally
useful a color, as any kind Of ribbons
can be worn with it. and thus the
owner can have apparently several
fresh costumes, The flannel suits are
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
A New York BOYS victory.

Henry l.. Levy, young New Yorker
not Yet 20 years of age, was Wall-street
messenger boy q year ago. He had re-
ceiyed public school education in that
city, and from his earliest years had
shown wonderful artistic talent. Last
July Levy sailed for France and became
an art student. He aspired to a scholar
Government. His ambition seemed TO his
friends in this country TO be ridiculous.
Out of $40 aspirants, however, some of
whom were mature artists, Levy not only
stood among the 10 who were admitted TO
the school, but won first place over all
competitors. lie obtained the highest
record for drawing from life. His success
makes him annrt pupil of the French
Government till lie is thirty.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

season Of disaster, but with the accc3-
sion OF The Juarcz government came
a period of prosperity that has Cop-
tinued until now, when, with an 0n.
nual allowance of S3j 900 the in3ti-
tuition is in dourishing circum stances.
In 1868, the name OF the academy
was formally changed TO that OF
National School Of Fine Arts" The
decorations are very handsome. The
first and second galleries arc hung
with paintings of the early Mexican
school, and the quality Of the work
here is very superior. Among the
most notable works in the first gall
lcry arc "Christ in the Garden" "
The Holy Family" "Sau Angus
tin" very striking In color, com.
bincd with. good drawing and com
position and the quaint picture Of
the Little saints and Martyrs" al
by celebrated Mexican artists.
In the second gallery are also
many notable works: "The Holy Sc
pulchre," +" in which the light is so well
carried off over the faces of the Nir-
gin and Magdalen; "Santa Anna and
the Virgin, and the Meeting OF
Mary and Elizabeth" especially
beautiful in color, by Echave, one OF
the most celebrated old Masters OF
Mexico.
The third gallery is hung with pic
lures by European artists; among the
most notable here is "San Juan de
dos" by Murillo, replica Of his
picture in the Church of the Carload
dc Sevilla, and "San Rafael" also
by Murillo. The little landscape
room opening from the third gallery
has an old-fashioned air about il, and
many beautiful and brilliant works
areShere. The fourth gallery is hung
with The works Of modern Mexican
artists.
The fifth gallery contains the best
utterances Of modern Mexican art,
and some of the work here is OF q very
high order of excellence. Inthe gal
lcricB also are some fine busts in mar
bic, and n few plas,ers, notably the
" Aztec Gladiator. Columbus, -
"Dona Maria and others of positive
merit The finest piece Of sculpture
by Mexican artists is the monument to
Juarez, in the Panteon dc san Fer
nando, very noble work by the
brothers Yslas.
TIE NATIONAL MUSEUM
is in the Palace block on the Gale de
Moneda. The existing large and in
teresting collection is the outgrowtl
Of what for many years was II neg.
lected department Of the university
A most marked improvement has
been made during the last year, III
the completion of the south gallery
on the ground floor, in which the
greater number of heavy pieces are
displayed. The so-called Aztec Cal
endar Stone CThe Stone of the SUM
for many years embedded in thC
western tower of the Cathedral
wasmoved here in 1856. Here also arr
to be seen curious Aztec antiquities
picture writing, Montezuma's shield
and the Sacrificial Stone. ''El lndi,
Triste" (the sad Indian) is in til,
south gallery. In addition to thest
most important objects the south gal
lery contains numerous other obiectl
in stone deserving careful attention
Relics from the time Of the conques
are to be seen--portraits Of the vice
roys and Cortez, objects pertaining (,
modern history, rs Maxamilian's gal!
coach, his silver service, ETC., ant
various other objects connected will
the persons most notable in Mexican
history.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

frey. We all handled this sword;
then We came TO a hole in the wall,
through which could be touched with
q stick the "Pillar Of the Flagella-
ton" Reiracing our steps, we
were shown the place whore
Mary MagdalcBe found Christ. OF
course q shrine is built over this.
Then we entered the main building
again and were provided with tapers
which we used TO inspect 1.-THE only
church belonging to the Ethiopians.'
which is situated in cave close to
two more caves, in which they say
lie buried Nicodemus and Joseph OF
Arimathea. Making our way to the
rotunda, we took last look at "The
Holy Sepulchre' and "Centre of the
World y and retired.
On our way to the Mediterranean
Hotel Mahomet took OCCASION to in
form us that no less than eight differ
ent sects worship in that ediiice.
There were, he said, Latins, Greeks,
Abyssinians, HISTORIANS, Copts, Ar
menians, Gcorgians and Maronites.
Had he not made Ills acquainted with
this fact we should never have known
il, they all appeared so much alike.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
Municipal ELECTIONS in Missouri.

The municipal elections throughout
Missouri Tuesday were unusually spir-
tied contests, much interest being CEN
tired in the question of local option.
Sedalia, for the first time in several years,
elected u Republican mayor, Colonel j.
u. Crawford. St. Joseph elected the
whole Republican ticket, headed by
Englehart for mayor st. Charles elected
Ward Quit, Republican candidate for
mayor. Independence was thoroughly
Democratic. Party lines were split and
the saloon element came out victorious.
AT Marshall the Democrats were victori-
GUS over the law and order tickets backed
by local option. At Clinton local option
was indorsed AT Boonville G. G. Bell,
Republican, was elected mayor AT Mex
leo G. G. Bassford, Democrat, was elected
mayor. The Democrats won an unex-
peoted victory at Carthage, electing q
Democratic mayor. At La Plata the
former government was completely upset,
and Charles n. Mitchell of the peoples
ticket was elected mayor. In Warrens-
burg and Marysville the Democrats were
yiCtOriOus
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
AN ECCENTRIC WOMAN.
The Present Doings of Mrs. Hicks-Lort
the Female Monte CriSiO.

the Female Monte CriStOs
Mrs. IIieis-Lord, the female Monte
Cristo, whose fortune is as unlimited
as her desire to surprise and dunn
found her acquaintances by magnia-
cent parties and receptions, has rented
an elegant house in Washington and
made plans for half dozen enter
tainments. which will throw society
at the Capital into hutter of excite
ment. AS her entrance into Wash
ington.will bring her into contact with
the representatives of the entire coun-
try, and as she is d woman who never
takes step but some novel result fol-
lows, ii will be of interest, says a cor
respondent, to get good idea of her
now, ms she is still upon the threshold
Of her departure.
For years she has been what may be
termed plunger. Everything she
has done of a public nature has been
out of the common and has caused u
considerable amount of talk. She was
a widow, Mrs. Hicks, when she mar
ried Thomas Lord, venerable and re-
spected gentleman, who was wealthy
and considered beyond the thought of
matrimony. When he died he left
her in an cnviable state, so far as
worldly possessions are concerned.
Her millions were we'll invested, and
| she was shrewd enough to manage
| them herself.
In her beautiful residence in Wash
| ington Square, in New York, she has
since lived like a.queen, and has en-
| joyed life without thought of the
expense. Her parlors are gorgeously
fitted up, and contain some of the
costliest bric-a-brac TO be found in
| the metropolis. A curious feature
among the pictures is the collection of
| portraits Of European princes and
| mobiles. Queen Victoria and the en-
tire English royal family and the
various members Of the ruling family
of the German Empire are included
in it. In the back parlor is a life-size
| oil portrait of herself as she was in
her younger days. 1t portrays hand
some and fascinating brunette.
Up stairs Mrs Lord has her bust.
ness office, and this title is by no
means used in the way of jest. She
has her big desk and revolving chair.
The pigeon holes are full Of letters
and papers relating to her business
affairs. The management Of vast
estate is no FOOLS job, and Mrs. Lord
has demonstrated her ability to do it
| well, The walls are hung with maps
of her landed property, and to them
she refers when tenants make com
plants or demands for repairs. She
has the details of every piece of
property she owns at her fingers
ends, and knows the condition it is
in, its market value and the return it
ought to bring to her. While pur-
suing to the extreme limit sooiety's
round of pleasure, she finds time to
| devote several hours out of the
twenty-four. to her office. Her judg.
ment in the matter of stocks and
bonds is said to be good, and she
seldom loses in any speculation. The
actual amount of her fortune is not
generally known, but, judging from
the amount she spends annually, hel
income must be enormous.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
A LARGE Purchase

A syndicate of Philadelphia capitalists
have just concluded the purchase of 1000
acres of land on the northwestern limits
ofAugusta, Ca, not exceeding two mikes
from the centre of the city. 1t is high,
rolling and beautifully wooded land. 1t
skirts Lake Olmstead for nearly n mile on
the south, and on the west the canal bor-
ders on the property for its entire length.
A very large sum will be spent in the de-
velopment of this property, mostly Phil,
he plated and laid out in streets. 1t is
contemplated to construct large and
magnificent hotel on the brow of the hill
overlooking Lake 0lmstead,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07


for outdoor and harder usage, the
softer goods and thinner materials for
the more dressy and ceremonious oc-
casions, Flannel, cashmere and
nuns yelling, in the most deli
cate colors and in white, do not
soil easily, and costume will
stand great deal of hard usage
before requiring to be cleaned. When
they do cleaner charges from sew
enty-fve cents to 81 only, while q
handsome Hwash goods" dress soon
soils, and the laundress charges from
50 to 81 to ''get it up' nicely. There
fore, the woolen dresses are much
more economical, besides being pret-
tier and more stvlish in appearance.
A wash dress will also crush easily,
while the wool ones neverlook so,
unless they are laid away damp. |
have been trying TO obtain accurate
information on prices, so that | can
make dressing on 500 year an exact
science, if anything women do can he
brought down to such point.
OLIVE HARPER.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
Money TaIks

'My beloved brethren" announced a
preacher from his pulpit, ION Sabbath
morning next collection will be taken
up for our blessed Fiji mission
Amen" rang feryently through the
congregation,
"And l would add,'h went on the
preacher, impressively, "that amens,
however resonant and sincere, make but
us unitoin prayer. IN. y, Sun,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
A BAD Break.

He stole softly up stairs, and in the
dim light began to rock the cradle
Whats the matter, John2p asked his
wife, sleepily,
1.-The baby wash (hie) Nesting, M
dear replied John, an got up quiet
him.
"You had better come to bed, John;
the baby isin here with me. "-[New York
sun.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
what a Woman Never Admits.

That she is in.loye.
That she ever flirted.
That she laces tight,
That She is tired at bail.
That she is fond Of scandal,
That her shoes are too small,
That she cannot keep secret
That it takes her long to drcss
That she has kept you waiting
That she uses anything but powder.
That she says what she doesn't mean.
That she blushcd when you mentioned
, particular gentlenaR's name.
IN, Y, Mail and Express,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

MAkbNhEi MAlilhl' iIAlD oulI.
How to make q gown so as to give
style and richness to Inexpensive ma
terials is real art and Il difficult
problem besides, and to assist those
whose womanly tastes inspire them
with the desire to make a good ap-
pearanee, have been at some pains
Ia obtain some of the most useful
models from a large house here, and
yet these dresses are neither shabby
nor cheap in appearance. They are
worn by the wealthiest ladies in New
York, and sold from these stores are
very expensive, The white or cream
colored flannel costs from twenty
five cents to 81 per yard, according
to quality. The model requires niue
yards Of yard.wide flannel, and the
only trimmings consist in q double
herring bone stitching around the bot
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

bers to carrots and cabbages, so that
now IL would almost seem as If there
was nothing else in the world that
could be utilized as q new garniture
for hats and bonnets, and yet there is
new style of trimming which has
already captured the female heart,
and that is baby alligators. They
are not many so far, but those who
have them are the enyied of their
sex. The young aligators which are
used for this style of trimming are
from six to ten inches long, and must
be the real thing stuffed and with
bright glass eyes, and arranged so as
to appear to be crawling up the front
trimmings of ribbon bows Their
pretty mouths are opened wide, and
they have n most engaging express
sion of innocent mirth ON their gentle
countenances. We have seen real
stuffed lizards before on hats, but the
alligators are now the fascinating
style and add another charm to
youth and beauty,
1t does seem curious that If the
creatures we're seen in any other place
the ladies would, with one accord,
call them horrid things, but, just as
soon as they are put on bonnet, they
instantly lose their ugliness and be-
come a part of the divine creation
called bonnet, and q bonnet cannot
sin in any way. What would be
ugly anywhere else is a beauty there.
Bonnets and hats are never less than
sweet, lovely or ravishing, and ]
suppose that, as between bonnets and
babies, the bonnets get the most en-
dearing adjectives. The hats we
represent are some of the leading
styles for young ladies', and it will
be observed that the only feathers
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
Chenn and Filling.

Hollow do you find the oysters, Miss
Smith,
, She--They are simply delicious, and
am awfully hungry, too.
He (to wAitorl---BFipg another plate of
crackers. II Epoch,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

arc curled or straight cocks plumes.
The hat for yachting can be of white
felt, though white Panama straw is
the most stylish. 1t should simply
have band of blue velvet, and the
under part of the brim lined with the
same. The yachting costume of white
flannel, with blue velvet collar and
trimmings, is very pretty, and when
the sailor collar is made detachable
the same gown is as pretty and suit
able for outdoor wear as for morning
about home.
The white dunstable straw is faced
with black velvet and the back of the
hrim is turned up and held with
masses Of pink hawthorn. The
flowers for millinery are very per-
feet, and among them are immense
punches of hop blossoms, primroses
or apple blooms, and similar flowers
in thick lunches. Flowers will only
be worn on the most dressy headwear,
and alligators.
Street costumes are trifle less as
sertive than they have been, and the
hustle is sensibly diminishing, The
colors are comparatively sober, though
one sees an occasional brilliant terra
Gotta or flaming red. The plaids are
in well assorted colors, and the style
Of making neat and lady-like. We
present model which will be very
easy to copy, and this is almost the
exact counterpart of dress made up
for Miss Margaret Mather. BY the
side of it is q pearl gray cashmere
which was made by the same modiste
for Miss Helen Dauyray, who is we'll
known for her exquisite taste in dress.
The vest front is of soft India silk in
the same shade, and the embroidery
on the lapel of the jacket is done in
gray shaded chenille. The soft gray
brings out her bright dark complexion
and black hair to perfection.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
FAIR W0MEN'S FANCIES
Latest Caprlces of Costume 10 the
World Of Fashion.
OLIVE HARPER'S LETTER
styles in Bonnets-Quiet Street
Cosiumes-Smallcr Bustlcs.
NEw Yong, Anrll 3.

~ ltAN ~ s G @ n
birds, frogs, kit
tens, rabbits and
puppies heads, to
say nothing OF all
the flowers there
are, aud all the
kinds of feathers
ever worn by any
kind Of bird, and
fruits as well as
gra ins an d
grasses, and all
Z h Q vegetables,
from tiny cucum.
hers TO cnrrots AMI
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
A DIispiaccd Compliment

Miss Todidum (cumplaisantlyl-- All.
Mrs. Goldbags no one could mista&e.whc
the mother OF those handsome childSeh
IL. You ought to be proud OF them, foC
they inherit all theirmOther's beauty and
grace,
Know, never met NJ husbaRtS tiSSt
wife, Judge,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
AT MEXICO'S CAPITAL.
A'ViSit 10 the National Palace and
the School of Fine Arts,
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
a National Library Of over Two
Hundred Thousand Volumes.

CiTy or Mexico, March 2s.-The
City Of Mexico is situated nearly in
the centre of tho beautiful valley Of
Mexico, at an elevation of 7,A3l feet
above the level of the sea. II ranks
among the largest cities in the West.
ern Hemisphere, and, with It's
steeples. towers and domcs, presents,
from whatever direction approached,
an aspect of grandeur and magniG-
cence unsurpassed by any in the
world.
The streets are wide and straight,
crossing each other at right angles,
well-payed, lighted with gas and elec-
tricity and furnished with spacious
sidewalks The houses, especially in
the central and western portions, are
mostly three stories, strongly built Of
stone, often painted in brilliant col
ors and having balcony before every
window. The city is layishly sup
piled with public squares. which are
adorned with flowers, shady trees and
benches. Bands are in attendance
every evening.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-29

We desire to call attention
to our Boys Clothing.
1t is the largest stock OF
boys clothing in Sacramento
or vicinity.
1t shows the largest variety
of styles and qualities.
1t shows the largest per
cent. Of rare styles and nov
elites.
All our boys clothing is
made especially for US by
leading manufacturers. In buy
ing from us you do not pay a
profit for the jobber.
A suit of well-made clothing
for a boy of any size can be
bought here for less than you
can buy the cloth and make it
at home. If made at home you
cannot always satisfy yourself
in quality of cloth, workman
ship or style, while under our
rules you are absolutely sure
OF being satisfied on all these
points.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-29

Why do people buy Muslin
Underwear rather than get it
made ? Because, we suppose,
of these reasons
First-It costs less.
Second-A greater variety is
set before you, and one
can easily choose what
suits best.
Third-The risk of inventing
and copying is avoided.
Fourth-The risk of wrong
cutting and putting to-
gether is avoided.
Thus all the difficulty,
doubt and danger are taken
away, and your money goes
further besides.
New styles in Spring I'm
derwear are ready.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-29

TOR SALE-640 ACRES OF STATE SCHOOL
l. land in Los Angeles county. at low price
Call on or address CARL STROBEL, 32l J street
mroi-6t.&Wlts
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-29

The staple styles in Jerseys
begin at SO cents, with a rough
cloth Jersey at that price in
garnet, dark blue or black.
Black Jerseys, with beaded
backs and fronts, S. SO. Fine
Black Cashmere Jerseys, with
military braiding and three
rows of small buttons in front,
So, Colored Jerseys of fine
texture, deliberately trimmed
with narrow, fiat braid, S. so
and So IS.
Quiet elegance in the plain
Black Jerseys, with simple re-
we're fronts, at S..
Imported novelties in er-
seys, So to $40.