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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
DIAMOND COLLECTIONS.
A Fashionable Fad That Is
Uniquely Profitable as Well.

Jewellers Weekly.
a jeweler says: II saw very hand
some collection of diamonds few days
ago; not that there's anything particu
larry surprising i'll that statement, but
it was where l saw them that surprised
me. They lay in soft little nest of cot
ton wool in the depths of Il pretty Indian
box, and to me, used to seeing them
upon the tables in my own and other
dealers Offices, they looked rather
strange when displayed in a prettily
furnished drawing room. The dia-
mondS in question rested upon an an
tiQue, Spider-legged table, covered with
quaint and delicate carvings.
My hostess showed me the stones in
way which let me see she fully appre-
ciated their value, and | ventured to
ask her what on earth she was doing
with such Il quantity of unset gems,
and whether she had any intention of
opening an office i'll opposition to my
self.
"'Why,' said she, is it possible that
you don't know it's fashionable to make
collection of diamonds OF precious
stones?
Il blushingly confessed my ignorance
of fashions decree, and, handing me
cup OF tea, she babe me sit down and
proceeded to enlighten me.
Every woman who can afford the
hobby said she, now has a collection
of diamonds. They are often bought
under guarantee that the jeweler who
sells them will take them back at a GER
tain percentage of the cost, and in my
estimation they are better than stocks
and bonds anyway as an investments be-
cause their value doesn't tluctuate to
any extent and-becauSe they are.
That's why!
Il ventured to suggest that the latter
reason was rather feminine one and
asked for further particulars.
WELL she continued, there isn't
much more. A great many ladies of my
acquaintance have snug little sums laid
away in gems, but you may be sure they
don't let everybody know it and it's
only their most intimate friends who
have seen them. We who haven't quite
so valuable collection, however, fire.
quently meet at friendly tea parties,
where we show our treasures and some
times do little trading; just enough to
make us feel like business women, you
know
Il mentally blessed these friendly
tea parties,' and ever since my visit
have INDUCED in the wish that the
number of their fair participants may
multiply and prosper"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26

class of goods will be W ell received even
If they appear in the month of January.
The so-called three quarter cloth in
cheaper qualities is to be recommended,
while for better grades heavier ma
terial is advisable. 1t is especially
necessary that all goods are made with
soft finish and possess a fine appear
ance.
AS regards colorS, the various drab
shades, and the greeniSh shade (cemen0
are to be recommended for expectation.
while for the home markets, indigo,
blue, slate, and cinnamon tones will be
faVOrably received. Last year mixtures
of all kinds were produced, bat the
mantle trade gave the preference to
plain colorS. These remarks are only
applicable to jacket StutfS. The follow
ing are few suggestions for novelties
in jacket Stuffs, based upon the opin-
IONS expressed by American buyers
when here, but which can likewise be
utilized for the coming winter patterXS;
reference is particularly made to woven
stripes and diagonelS. Perpendicular
stripes of about half c3ntlmeter i'll
width fhould be chosen, while diagonal
stripes should be manufactured in mar
row lines up 10 one centimeter i'll width.
Plain cloth, with dull objects, such as
peas. half moons, stars. etc, will be IN
Quired for, and Il good business will be
done by those who are first in the
market with tasteful ornaments of that
description. Winter ESquimauX with
heavy lining will be wanted, plain Els
QuimauX will be in demand as usual,
and good results will probably be OBJ
tanned from patterns interviewer with
silk threads, as, for instance, bronze
with silver gray thread, and so forth.
For next winter new designs i'll matte
laSSeS may be confidently recommended,
especially when assorted in large
grouped circular patterns with dull and
glossy finish. 1t is SurmiSed that
worsted and silk mixtures have good
prospects for the winter, and also
worSted and mohair mixtures with large
detached spots, and other faucy pat
terms.
Soft caShmere-like StutfS with heavy
Innings assorted in perpendicular and
diagonal stripes will also be easily sal
able, and plain cOlored silk pushes and
peauX do sole faconne assorted i'll large
ring and similar designs will be dis
posed of,withOut difficulty. Small spot
designs on silk pushes will not be out
of place, and can likewise be applied
with advantage to mOhair and silk mix
lures. At the end of last season de-
mand sprung up for this class of aSSort-
ments, but could not be supplied. The
above remarks are in no way conclusive
as TO suitable patterns in ladies' jacket
and mantle StuffS for next winter sea-
son. They only represent the opinions
expressed by leading men in the trade,
and we shall refer more infinitely to the
various articles as the seasons approach.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
What They Could Do,

San Francisco Chronicle.
They were walking arm in arm. She
was keeping very close to him. but he
seemed to be keeping rather away from
her.
Dear, you do not love me tonight"
eyes, do"
mo, you do not. You do not respond
to my pressure, and when | do give you
a little squeeze you Shudder; you
shrink away from me. You do not love
me.''
'My love, you force me to a painful
concession. if you will waive your little
prediction and take my right arm.
You see Eve just been vaccinated and it
has TAKEN"
They move and she takes his right
arm. She gives no more pressure. He
SqueeZeS her arm.
dearest, you will forgive me, but 1
cannot take your right arm," says she.
you cannot stand so slight dScom-
fort even for my sake?"
mo, dear; it isn't that. But my vac
cination took very badly, and it isn't
quite well yet-and-you see my diff
Guilty, do you nOt??''
''What can we do?" says he.
''Well-there is my WaiSt.''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26

over, if it is black dog 1t indicates a
dark husband, and If it is yellow dog
it indicates blonde one. Then if you
hang wislIbone over the door the first
man who passes under it's to be your
husband. l did it once, and the
plumber came in about two minutes
later. That destroyed my faith in that.
You'll always notice, though, that If
you find hairpid you'll get a letter
shortly afterward."
Now, from this pray do not think
that all of these superStitions are be
lieved i'll by every society girl. A few
of them are general, but not so all.
Each girl has her own. And this is an
enlightened age, too, and superstition
is supposed to be relic of barbarism.
But we have it, just the same, and
many girl has more faith in the con-
sequences that will accrue from doing
or not doing certain things than she
will admit to her most intimate friends.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
THE BRIGHT SIDE.
There is mar

There is many rest in the road of life -
If we only would stop to take it, -.
And many tone from the better land
If the querulous heart would wake it,
To the sunny soul that is full of hope
And whose beautiful trust meier faileth,
The grass is green and the flowers are bright
Though the wintry storm prevalent.
Better to hope though the clouds hang low,
And to keep the eyes still lifted,
For the sweet blue sky will soon peep through
When the ominous clouds are rifted
There was never a night without day,
Or all evening without q morning, -
And the darkest hour, as the prOverb goes,
Is the hour before the dawnlng.
There is many gem in the path of life
Which we pass in our idle pleasure
That is richer far than the jeweled crown,
Or the miser's boarded treasure.
1t may be the love of little child,
Or q mothers prayers to heaven.
Or only beggar's grateful thanks
For a cup of water given.
Better to weave in the web of life
A bright and golden filling,
And to do Gods will with ready heart
And hands that are swift and willing,
Than to snap the delicate, tender threads
OF our curious lives asunder.
And then blame heaven for the tangled ends
And sit and grieve and wonder.
The Wasp.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
Directions to Husbands.

Burlington Free Press and Times.
Never find fault with your wife be-
fore others.
Per contra. remember the counsel Of
the good book. Her husband shall
praise her in the gates" That is, beg
fore folks.
Bear all her burdens for her: even
then she'll bear more than you do, in
spite of you. Il
If you want her to submit to your
judgment, never ask her to submit to
your selfishness.
A womans life is made up oDIittle
things. Make her life happy by little
courtesies. - 2,
Love is a wife's only wages. Donit
scrimp in your pay. :,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
WHAT THEY SAY.
How Girls Of Various Cities Be-
have When They Are Kissed.

New York Commercial Advertiser.
The various emotions excited in young
ladies' i'll leading cities. along the line
from Boston to st. Louis. as kisses are
caught or stolen from their sweet lips,
are expressed in something like the fol-
lowing manner:
The Boston girl with an assumption
of indignation)- "Sir, [ declare such a
liberty as that is beyond all bounds of
prOpriety and gentlemanly manners. [
- she is stopped by another. which
isn't resisted very strenuOuSly.
The New York girl says: Indeed,
Mr.. Brown, your conduct is little IA
miliar, if not ardent. Ihave mind to
ask what you take me for" The reply
of Brown is that he takes her for some
thing nice and sweet, and sharp, rapid
smacking ensueS.
The Buffalo girl says with marked
pOSitivenesS of manner, but with equally
marked insincerity: "Wretch, thief,
put that right back; wouldn't lose it
for the world" She not only doesn't
lose it, but gets Gas she wants. double
principal and interest.
The Philadelphia girl says: $50 you
think that's dreadful smart! You
wouldn't have done it if had been
looking; no, indeedr' but she makes it
point not to look.
The Baltimore girl says: "Repeat
that insult if you dare, sir" and exposes
her face that it may be done easily and
often.
The Washington girl remarks:
'YOu've been and gone and done it,
have you? Now cipher out how much
better you feel and calculate when
you'll get another chance"
The Chicago girl says: "COnfound
your impudence, do-you take me for a
New Yorker? I'd have you know
there's spice of danger in that little
matter" The only danger she appre-
hends is that you won't cut and come
again. r
1.-THE Cincinnati girl says: sDid you
| ever-nO, L never-yOu men are perfect
| monsters" Affects tears and indigna-
ton, but is assuaged by the duplication
of the old dose.
The Louisville girl says: you've
done it sure, and we'll. If there are
any more of the same sort, please help
yourself. If you can stand it L cali.''- :
The Detroit girl says: ''Mein Jerusa-
| lem; what naughty funny man! Bet
ter you look out how you take one- two,
four more, before NINE gOOt mother
| comes"
The st. Louis girl says: 'Oh. go
along with your nonsense; you ought to
be ashamed of yourself. You can't ITO
it again. You can't do it again. She
exposes herself and it is done several
| times.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
The Situation,

Omaha World.
American CitiZen-Uncle Sam, some
more Americans have been thrown into
the Cuban prisons.
Uncle Sam-That reminds me, must
take a look at the designs of those big
irOnclads Spain has just built.
''And Americans are having trouble
in Mexico, too"
''Those Mexican bayonets look pretty
ugly
.'And the Germans are taking possess
sion of the islands off the Pacific coast"
They'll make nice neighbOrs. l like
Germans"
And Moorish Jew who claims to be
under American protection has been
poOh-poohed at in Morocco"
Morocco? Morocco. eh? Order out
the navy! Unfnrl every banner! Train
every gun! UnlOose the dogs of war!
Let the eagle scream. Big Injun!
WhoOp."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
SWEET, SHY GIRL.

Oh. sweet shy girl. with roses in her heart,
And love light in her face, like those up
grown,
Full Of sin dreams and thoughts that, dream
like, start
From his of solitude when not alone!
GAY dancer over the thresholds of bright
days.
Tears quick to her eyes as laughing to her
lips;
A game Of hide and seek with Time she plays,
Time hiding his eyes from hers i'll bright
eclipse.
oh. gentle souled how dear and good she is,
Blessed by soft dews Of happiness and
love.
Graded III tenderest arms, Her mothers kiss
Seals all her goodnight prayers. Her
fathers smile
Brighteus her mornings. Through the earth
shall move
Her child sweet soul, not far from heaven
the while.
John James Piatt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
Woman is q Mystery.
Kansas City Times.

Kansas City Times.
There was little incident on cable
line car yesterday morning that made
all on board laugh. There was touch
of humor in it and so much human ma
ture, that the mlrth was as free and
spontaneous as the ripping murmur of
brook. The car had just stopped at
the Priests of Pallas hall, and a large,
genial-faced, jovial kind of man as
sisted lady to alight. AS the car
started again he rather earnestly re-
marked:
''Now. there goes my wife to hear
after an impress ive pause. yet when
| try to tell her of them at home there
is terrible racket. Ican't understand
wOmen.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
SHE "DISPLAINS" IT.

'Iad, toor'
Hadn't, neitherr'
So contended Bess and May
NeighbOr children who were boastIng
Of their grandmammas, one day.
'.IIad, too!'
Hadn't, nelther!''
All the difference begun
BY Mays saying she'd two grandmas,
While poor Bess had only one.
Had, too!'
Hadn't neitherr'
Tossing curls, and kinks Of friZ.
''How could you have two grandmothers
When just one is all they is!''
Had, too!''
Hadn't, neither
cause eff you had two," said Bess,
you'd displain t!'' Then May answered
"My grandmas were twins, guess!'
james WhitcOmb Riley in 81. Nicholas
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
PRETTY FACES UNDER CAPS.
The Prevailing Fashion for EN-
blowing Attractive Ladies' Maids.

1t is fashionable fad at present to
employ the prettiest and nattlest hand
maidens that money can hire. On fine
afternoon on Walnut street, and espe-
cially around the region of Rittenhouse
square, the stroller may see some really
charming specimens of young woman
hood. 4 general daintiness of attire,
which is further increased by the de-
mure white caps "a few styles of which
are reproducedl, is their chief character
istic. These maids form privileged
class among our modern servants. They
look with equal scOrn upon the old
fashioned Southern cOlOred nurse, whom
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26

reality it is all made upon one lining.
The slashed jacket is of moss-green
faille, enriched with fancy gold gallon
and embroidery, and the blouse is of
deep cream-figured net. One that
would be suitable to any dress is of
dark blue velvet, close-ftting at the
silk plastron is quite loose, simply ar
ranged in pleats and allowed to fall as
it will. A sage-green silk, with cream
grounded Pompadour front, is another
most stylish mixture.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
A RONNy SPRING RoSNET.

there will virtually be but few additions
to them. So one can select now with
the comforting assurance that their
selections will not be old before the
season to wear them really opens.
BOnnetS there are in the greatest pro-
fusion, for young, old and middle-aged,
for the comedy and hOmely. The MILL
her seems to have fairly outdone her
self in the development of new ideas,
and the result will be that fair women
will have an unusually enjoyable time
al the Snring OneningS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26

they have gradually supplanted. and
the recently landed Irish girl, who is
much their social inferior. Most
Of them, too, are bright, in
telligent young women, who un-
derstand thoroughly all the mysteries
of the toilet, the packing of trunks and
the art of sewing, and on some Occa-
siOns even the keeping Of their mis-
tresS' private accounts.
For these maids the policeman, with
all his advantages of uniform and au-
. thority, has little charms; it is the
natty English groom or the smooth
faced butler, with the manners of Lord
Chesterfield, that they are naturally at
tracted towards, and who generally in
time becomes the successful suitor for
their hands.
Their life is a very pleasant one. In
summer they visit the best watering
places of this country, and a European
trip affords no great novelty to this
privileged class. When one compares
the arduous duties and long hours of
the shop girl with the easy fortunes of
the modern ladies' maid, it is a wonder
that more young girls do not adopt the
latter calling, even at the sacrifice of a
little personal pride.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
FASHIONS IN LADIES CLOTH.

Novelties for the Spring and Sug-
gestions for the Autumn and
Winter.
Berlin Dry Goods Journal
A Partially for plain cloth for
ladies' dresses has shown itself for this
winters season, and it is confidently
prognosticated that plain cloth will
chiefly be taken up by mantle makers
for Jackets. This is confirmed by the
export orders to hand. and other facts
conclusively show liza the taste of the
general public will Tend in that dircc-
ton. For this reason novelties in this
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
False PretenSeS.

Omaha World.
Mrs. Muggers-Please, sir, want yez
to sue Mrs. De Pink for swindiing.
Lawyer-Nonsense. Mrs. De Pink is
one of the most estimable ladies in the
city.
81 can't help that, sir. I'm profess
SiOnal nurse. sir. and l agreed to work
for six weeks for her at s. q week, but
she hasn't treated me fair, SIR
"Why nOt?'
''Instead of one baby. sir. it's twins"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
OUR WORK BASKET.
Hints in Mending Clothing---A
Jolly Charming Party"

OO1y 'DarnlnS farCy.
New York Journal
There is very clever little house
keeper living in the busy portion of
town and having family of eight to
look after, who makes light of family
mending. Her method of disposing of
this bugbear of the housewife may aid
some of her weary sisters, whose lives
are weekly bligihed by the stockings
and underwear to be made over anew.
''In the first place." she says, II make
the three men and one boy in my fam
lily change their socks four times each
week. When socks cost only % cents
for good pair, why should they not
own a half dozen pairs? Then on Sun
day morning | overlook and collect all
the SOiled clothes and put aside every
garment that needs mending. Monday
morning. while the servant girl is wash
ing the sheets. towels and such articles,
my oldest daughter and myself rise a
half hour earlier and mend all the torn
or ripped articles before breakfast.
When the clothes come from the ironing
there but few stitches to be set. | once
had girl who always insisted on put
ting her clothes to soak Sunday morn
ing, but l persistently kept back those
needing mending until Monday"
Another family of growing children
have rather novel method of darning
their stockings. There are four boys
and five girls, three of the latter being
able to darn nicely. Every Tuesday
evening they have ''darning party"
The boys thread the needles, select the
different cottonS or woods, and the girls
do the darning. The oldest boy reads
some favOrite book aloud, and at 9
o'clock cake and lemonade, or some like
treat. is served. Any member of the
family having more than two holes in
one stocking is fined a penny for each
hole, and the money goes to purchase
new books.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
FOR SMALL POCKETBooKs.
How to Prepare Lenten Green's

How to Prepare Lenten Green's
Kale, Spinach and Beet Root.
New York Journal.
Greens are not among the food arti-
cles prohibited for Lent, and are among
the vegetables especially desirable at
this season. Kale and spinach are both
plentiful, and in few weeks cowslip
greens and beet roots will be in the
market.
There are great many people who
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26
A PRETTY TEA JACKIE
A Becoming Bodice That is Useful
With Many Costumes.

The pretty bodice shown in the cut is
a good example of what is known as a
tea jacket. These are more and more
worn from their exceeding convenience,
being donned with various skirts for
home wear in the afternoon. In the
one shown the effect is of loose blouse
worn under fitted jacket, though in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-26

AN EXTENUATING PLEA.
Troy Press.
Mother (who, with her little boy is
dining at friends)-Johnnie, I am really
ashamed of you. You never behave so
badly at home.
johnnie know it, ma, but when [
have a chance at good dinner like this
I'm apt to get excited.
PASSING AWAY.
Jacksonville Hotel News.
Little Fanny looked intently at her
mother for some time. Then she said:
Mother, you amt girl, are you?''
mo, Fanny"
"What are yOu?'
81 am a woman"
You were girl once, weren't you?"
Eyes, Fanny"
"Well, where is that girl now?''
AN AGGRAvATION.
Louisville Post.
Little Bobby was playing at a Fourth
street residence where his mother was
visiting, and suddenly came into the
parlor amid the company, saying: MA,
say d-n Johnny, he's no good; he
won't play with me-"
"Why, BObbyw exclaimed his horror
stricken mamma, ''cOme right here to
me. l must wash that naughty word
right out of your mouth"
So she took the astonished youth into
the bathroom, and in order to enforce
on his memory the injunction that he
mustn't use cusS words any more she
washed his lips, tongue and teeth with
soap till the kid was nearly nauseated.
Finally when his mouth was all washed
out clean, the lady inquired:
''NOW, Bobby, how do you feel?'
''Well, mamma" said Bobby, ''damn's
there yet bigger than ever"
AN ENCOURAGING START.
Elmira Tidings.
Our little boy, six years old. was sent
to school last week for the first time,
'Who taught the first man his let
terS?"
A BIT OF TRUE POETRY
San Francisco Chronicle.
1t was quaint little fancy the small
girl had as she stood in front of the
CRATE listening to the peculiar singing
of lOgwoOd fire.
Mamma, just listen to the poor little
worms crying"
LITTLE NED'S AMENDED PRAYER.
Boston Globe.
Little Ned, having recently moved
into the neighborhoOd, strayed away
from home so far he was unable to find
his way back. When his absence be-
CdlllC hHOWu ClCdtCO a. DulllC III tltt
household, and every member started
out to hunt for the little runaway.
After searching for an hour or two he
was found by an older brother, who said
to him: Med, NeddIe, you have made
great rumpus." At bedtime he COM
menced his little prayer:
Now lay me down to Sleep
pray the Lord my soul to keep,
If should die before wake
land after hesitating a moment, contin-
ued)-
What q "wumpus'' that would make.
THE TABLES TURNED.
Harper's Bazaar.
A little boy had been extremely
naughty at dinner. and had been sent
away from the table just as his favorite
dessert-cabinet pudding, with butter
and sugar sauce-was being served.
About o'clock that evening, when the
other children had gone to bed, and his
parents were alone in the sitting-rOom,
tear-stained little face and white