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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

''rhe bride rose Is o symbol Of purity
and innocence" added the florist, with
genuine eloquence. ''You. see, the color
is Q perfect white, the buds pointed and
the ends Of the petals turned back, max.
ing 1t as chaste as some vestal offering" "
"And here, in striking contrast, we
have the General Jaqueminotl" )" and he
brought out tray full of these brilliant
warriors, guaranteed to subdue the best
guarded heart and take it by storm.
"These are my choice" exclaimed
Ethel, her eyes shining as she looked,
''these in the brown jar, I" and she pointed
to a cluster of graceful buds, blushing to
the very heart and conscious Of her ad-
miration as debutante et her first COM
pliment.
81 saw you through TIE Windows" ex-
claimed deep voice at this moment, and
Ethel's brother, blonde and big, stood be-
fore the astonished girls
'T've been looking everywhere for you.
May get you rose or two9"
eyes, if you haven't any deadly in
tentions, - laughed Marion, demurely.
The Englishman only looked bored at
this little attempt at a joke, and begged
the girls to name their favorite roses.
Catherine Mermet roses for me, :"
answered Ethel" ''and bride roses for
me-" laughed Marion.
"What rose is your favOrite ?" she
added, innocently, as she fastened huge
corSage cluster in the folds of her close,
red bodice.
"My favorite ?" he repeated, lifting a
luxurious pink rose from its moss-haired
tray. "This, dare say, is as pretty as
any. 1 must have one. What do you
call it ?"
"Oh, that" answered Marion; "that is
an American beauty"
"Ah; yes, to be sure" drawled the
blonde giant, fixing pretty Marion with
his single eye-glass, 'that is the sort
fancy, you know, even if they are thickly
set with thorns."
P. Sit is whispered that Marion will
be transplanted rose before Easter tide
comes again, and mistress of pretty
villa in st. Johns Woods and town
house in London. B. b. ID.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

that have not seen here. AS soon as a
girls engagement. is announced all her
friends rife their conservatories to send
the choicest flowers. Even the strictest
gardener never dares to interfere with
engagement bouquets, as we call them,
and every one makes point of calling on
the happy girl before her flowers have
faded. Not bad idea is it?"
Perfectly lovely. They dol in Boston;
l believe, but the fashion hasn't reached
us yet. Perhaps it will come in time for
my engagement. Here are your gloves
and your umbrella, and now we must
start. We shall be awfully late.'
II say, Marion" said Ethel, as they
reached Fourth street and passed a
florists window gay with great jars filed
with gorgeous flowers, II say, can't we
stop moment and ask the man to show
us some of his roses? should like to see
if he has any new varieties that / might
send home" .......
In another moment they were bending
over the counter examining all sorts of
lovely flowers, which the polite salesman
brought from the depth of his refrigera-
tor and displayed with pardonable pride.
~ hope the young lady will stay sor
the Centennial Exposition" he said,
smiling at Ethel's enthusiasm, ''for Hor-
ticultural Hall will be laid cut in style
of ornamental landscape gardening, such
as has never been seen in this country be-
fore. They say, too, that the sub-tropic
exhibit that has made such furor in
Florida will be transplanted bodily and
make the scene quite oriental A fortune
is going to be spent in keeping up this
department, and the flower days will be
one Of the great features of the exhibi
| ton.
''Do you see this Marshal Mel? ISM
it beauty?'' And he held up to the
sunlight perfect blossom, twice the sizt
Of an ordinary rose, each golden peta
exquisite in color, lovely in outline and
heavy With perfume.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03
ONE OF OUR CUSTOMS,
AND A BEAUTIFUL ONE, TOO, IS THE
SENDING or FLOWERS.

Surprise of an English Cousin-They
Don't DO 1t, "You Know"-Ethei and
Marion Discuss the Subj eet-A Great
Floral Show.
''What lovely flowers" cried Ethel.
"Are they really for me' And from your
broths-, toos How awfully good Of him."
Sho took the fragrant roses from their
box and held them close to her face.
"Don't mention it," laughed Marion.
Everybody sends flowers here--it is a
custom of the country. Don't you do it
in EnglandS ?"
''Not often, f" answered Ethel, regarding
the huge cluster Of General Jaques with
renewed interest, "unless a man has in
tentions.n
"Intentions !" gasped Marion, turning
around from the beveled mirror, in which
she had been taking critical view of her
adorable Psyche knot. "Intentions My
dear girl, what do you meant l should
as soon think of expecting man to pro-
pose because he paid me an after-dinner
compliment as to dream that box of
flowers meant anything more than mere
act of courtesy. That is the beauty of
them, don't you see ?"
Really" exclaimed Ethel, allowing
her patrician English voice to express
something like surprise. "How very odd.
America is such a lovely place, isn't it F.!
Now in England we are so different to
you, you know. There are only few
shops in London where one can buy cut
flowers at all, and then they cost tre-
mendously. But then, you know, one al
ways has ones own conservatory, so it
would be absurd to buy flowers, anyway.
But the great trouble is ones gardener is
always so tyrannical one is never allowed
to cut any roses for ones self. think
old Dyer, at home, would have a fit of
apoplexy If l dared ask for SO much as
one rosebud to wear. He cuts certain
number every morning and arranges
them on the dining table, and there they
stay, as much fixture as any other part
of the decorations"
'I'm sorry for you; Pm sorry for you,
sang Marion, putting on stunning black
hat and tying it down with a wicked
little tulle veil. "We do these things bet
ter in America, don't we, dear? Here, a
man with any pretension whatever to
fashion sends flowers on every possible
occasion to dowagers, debutantes and
chaperones, regardless of age or good
looks. Very often it is the only way q
bachelor can return the favors he has re-
ceived. If he is at all CONNIE il faut he
embraces the opportunity and sends 9
basket of roses and orchids at Christmas
Marechal Niels and General Jaques tt
usher in the New Year, bride roses fol
St. Valentine, and for Easter lillies-o of
the-valley, hyacinths, Mermet roses, and
in fact, all the fairest flowers that bloom
If he is very punctilious, he sends an oc'
casional bunch of Parma violets as q
Lenten offering, and on Mi-Careme
spreads himself on great basket Of
gorgeous tulips and yellow jonquills
In this way, you see, he balances the
social scale and can accept Madame's
hospitality, her kindness, her champagne
and her patte de fois gras with cleal
conscience
Fancy" said Ethel, with mere enthu
siasm than would have been considered
strictly good form in Belgravia, "but VIZ
in England have one rather pretty custom
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

cries "all aboard" steam escapes from
the engine, the BEN rings, and away she
goes. ......
Now the doors are closed and the clerks,
whose clothing Is dripping with prespira-
ton, but who cannot relax their efforts,
begin to dig place to stand in while
handling the mail .Ir
First they empty the contents Of nu-
merous sacks upon tables that had to be
cleaned of. Close to these tables are
large cases with pigeon holes, each hole
representing postoffice or another rail-
way mail car. Planted before each Of
these cases is a clerk, whose fingers and
hands fitly represent perpetual motion.
Tearing the string from bunch of
letters, he begins to plug these pigeon
holes with them. First in one direction,
then in another, up high, down low,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03
CINCINNATI CENTENNIAL NOTES.

Boom the Centennial.
The gondolas will be on hand in great
shape.
That daylight parade on July will be
hummer.
The Art Department will astonish
everybody.
The ''fairy fountain" will surprise and
delight every one.
The display Of machinery in motion
will be magnificent. Id.
Eleven states will have separate and
Independent exhibits. @44
The kindergarten Department will
catch the mothers of the land.
"Guides to the Centennial" will be as
thick as blackberries when the show
opens.
The railroads are all going to act fairly.
This will be welcome news to those who
live a long way of, but must see Che
show.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

Of ths College Of Music, "a Music Hall,
Clncinnati; Professor G. T. Junkerman,
Superintendent Of Music in the city pub
lie schools, and Miss Clara Baur, of the
Conservatory Of Music, Fourth and Law
renee streets.
Besides the cooperation Of the above
prominent educational workers in the de-
partments arranged, the Archbishop Of
Cincinnati received an invitation for she
Catholic schools, academies and colleges
to take part in the Exposition, and, after
consultation. he was satisfied that the in
vitation should be accepted, and appointed
the following as a committee to attend to
the exhibition on the part of the Catholic
schools: Very Rev. John G. A. Allbrinck,
v. g., Holy Trinity, Fifth street; Rev. A.
H. walling, Of Bank street, and Rev. p.
]. Ward, S. j., of st. Xavier's College.
The Archbishop appends to the circular
sent for exhibits the following very inter-
esting and commendable recommenda-
ton:
81 am glad to express my hearty agree
ment with the unanimous sentiment of
the reverend pastors consulted.
'"The Centennial Exhibition marks an
important epoch in the history of the Chic
Valley. The labors of the church ha We
been one of the very greatest factors in
the progress of this hundred years. And
among her labors none are more impor-
tant, and none more entitle her to the re-
spect of our fellow-citizens than what she
is continually doing for the true education
of the young-the leading up of the soul
through nature to natures God. OF course
we have labored under great disadvan-
tages in regard to means; but in spite of
these, the devotedness of pastors and
teachers and the good spirit of pupils
have led to such results that we may well
be glad to have an opportunity of letting
the world see what we are doing.
'+WILLIAM HENRY ELDER,
Archbishop of Cincinnati.
"CINCINNATI, March 25, 1885,"
There are no entry fees and no charges
for space in any of the above departments
of the Educational Exhibits, except to
such manufacturers and publishers as
may enter articles for premiums, and no
premiums will be paid or prizes or medals
awarded except for entries with payments
of fees and charges. For special excel
lence in any department a certificate may
be given or honorable mention" made,
at the option of the Board of Commits
siOners.
Applications for space should be re-
ceived by May 1, and all exhibits in place,
if possible, by June Is, 1888.
There are special circulars, sent out by
each of the above named committees, ap-
plying to preparation of work and ar
rangements of exhibits, also other infor-
nation pertaining to the exhibition, which
any one interested may obtain by writing
to the Department of Education, Box 776,
care of Centennial Exposition, Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
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How Cincinnati Packs Car--The Scheme
of the Clerk-Catching Mail on the
Fly-Transfers That Resemble Light
ming.

hardest worked employees of the govern
ment, yet he makes less mistakes than
men who have all day to do scarcely any
thing.
Some day when you feel like posting
yourself as to how the mail is handled,
get permission from the railway mail
superintendent and board car in Gin
cinnati, for instance. Your pass will ad-
nit you to the agents car. You'll find
no luxurious seats, no accommodations
to speak of, but the interest will never
fag The car is filed to the roof with
mail pouches. The five men with their
little caps pulled tightly on their heads,
and with their coats off, went to work
with will in getting things into shape.
The train was about to pull out and a
big commotion was going on outside.
Big wagons bearing the sign Omitted
States Mail" were backing up to the open
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

There is no man in the country who
has a greater responsibility on his should
ers just now than the gentleman who
presides over the Board of Commission
ers having in charge the affairs of the
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition, and
United States.
He was born June 80, 1843 at Frank
fort, Pa, of Scotch parentage, and at the
age of twelve removed with his parents
to Jefferson county, Indiana, and for
period of five years went through vari-
Gus phases of farm life, with such oppor-
tunities of attending school as those
times afforded.
The log school house had its influence
in developing genius in other ways than
learning With a natural talent for
mechanics and craving desire for de-
velopment, at the age of seventeen he
found his way to Cincinnati and ap-
prenticed himself to the plumbers trade
in the largest establishment of the kind
in the west. Two years later patriotism
mustered every other feeling, and the i'm
plements of the craft were exchanged for
the musket. He enlisted as private in
the Twenty-fourth Indiana regiment for
the war, and during a period of three
years had full share of the experience
of soldiers life.
Returning to Cincinnati at the close of
the war he again entered the house he
left, determined to finish his trade, and
his aptness, skill and ability soon made
him foreman and afterward partner in
the concern. Some twelve years ago Mr..
Allison severed his business connection,
and has since been successfully conduct
ing the plumbing business under his own
name.
Few men are better known in the west
in connection with sanitary affairs, and
the impetus which sanitary science has
received within the past few years is
largely due to his efforts, winning the es-
TEEN of his patrons and the confidence of
the community at large.
For two years in succession he was
elected President of the National Associ-
alton of Master Plumbers of the United
States, and member Of the American
Health Association, director of the Ohio
Mechanics Institute and the Cincinnati
House of Refuge, in which he takes very
great interest. Having served as MEM
ber of the Board of Commissioners in
former Cincinnati Industrial Expositions,
under appointment of the Ohio Mechanics
Institute, he was again reappointed, aud
Ion the organization of the present board
was unanimously elected its president,
and, in his official position, has been un-
firing in his efforts for the complete sue
lcess of the Centennial Exposition of the
lOhio Valley and Central States, to be
held in Cincinnati this year. His quick
mess and clearness of practical conception
especially qualify him for the important
position. .ls.sf ssE
With visw of becoming informed as
far as possible on matters relating to ex
positions, President Allison took an ex
tended trip to Europe last summer ut hi
own expense, visiting many such exhibi'
tions, and the Exposition of 1883 VII
have the benefit Of the knowledge thu
acquired BY him
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

A boy In Oxford, Me-, has dozen
minks, raised from a pair that he cap
tured q couple of years ago. He pro-
poses to go into the business of breed
ing these animals for their fur.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

Under the laws of Russia, II a subject
refuses to believe that kissing finger
bone of some dead saint will bring him
grace, he can be punished the same as
if he set house ON fire.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

DR.. Geo. L. Miller, q well known re-
sident of Utica, N. Y, has laid out
choice tract of 400 acres of ground in
the suburbs of Omaha in park named
Park, after Governor Seymour.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

A Kansas man in revenge stole child
of a woman who refused to marry him,
and has grown so attached to 1t that
he refuses to give it up to the mother,
even under threat of legal proceedings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

Remember this spring that field Of
oats sowed for soiling, or for fodder, will
be very pleasant to contemplate and its
crop more gratifying in use, whether
for milch cows or work horses.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-05-03

door OH either side Of the car, and soon
their contents were flung inside without
regard to appearances. The Cincinnati
papers, wet and limp, just Off the press,
and ton of Cincinnati Centennial Ex-
position printed matter, were coming in,
There seems to be ton of Enquirers
and Commercial Gazettes. AS all this
stuff comes rolling in, you would expect
to SEQ the mail agents buried beneath this
avalanche. But they escape and work
like beavers. AT last the final bundle
has been tossed in from belated wagon
that dashed up hurriedly, the conductor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. W. Il. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla, was taken with severe cold, attended
with distressing cough and running into
consumption in its first stages. He tried
many sOcalled popular remedies and steakily
grew worse YVES reduced in flesh, had diff
Guilty in breathing and was unable to sleep.
Finally tried Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and found immediate relief, and
after using about a half dozen bottles found
himself we'll and has had no return OF the
disease No other remedy can show so grand
Q record of cures, as.Dr. Kings New Discovery
Tor Consumption. Guaranteed to do just what
L claimed for it. Trial bottle fsee at A Dries
drug store. <21ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
jill. MARQUART.
Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tnrv

Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tory.
Has the largest and most complete stock IN
the city, and defes competition with all COM.
petitors. The following IS q partial list:
Gents calf boots from 81 upward: boys
boots and shoes Of all descriptions, In calf.
grain, button and lace.
A full line of heavy boots, the best In the
market; price $500. Come and examine them.
J. Inns $3.50 and $500 shoes, in button, lace
and gaiter, are the best in the state; every
pair guaranteed.
A complete stock Of gents fine button, lace
and gaiter shoes. They are the finest In the
city.
In addition to my stock of boots and shoes.
carry all kinds of shoe polish for ladies and
children's shoes, and the celebrated 1T. NJ.
blacking.
Orders for any styles Of boots and shoes will
&c promptly executed. nice Mt and genera
satisfaction guaranteed.
Repairing of gents and ladies shoes and
boots q speciality, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS sPECIALTIEs.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot
The brewers boot.
The stockman's boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers OF every description.
Cal and see him, at No. Il Soledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
l0-l3t SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03

THE arrangements are being quietly
made for such reception to James G.
Blaine upon his return to this country
as has never yet been accorded ANY
private American citizen upon his
return from foreign travel. After
that he will make the campaign in
the doubtful states and upon the
Pacific slope. "Blaine of Maine! Jim,
that's him. will make the echoes
ring with shouts of victory this fall.
No grander man lives.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
BOTTOMS BARGAINS.

Two carloads bedroom suits just
received, of excellent quality and ex-
ceedingly cheap.
New buggy harnesses at give-away
prices.
One grand square Wagner piano,
$125.
Magnificent oil paintings,
Two iron safes, metal cheap.
Large variety of clocks and notions.
Latest styles ladies' and gents reed
chairs.
A fine lot of flexible wire door mats.
Upholstering goods from IS cents
per yard.
Kitchen and dining-room furniture.
Beautiful upholstered lounges, 81 to
S25.
Two billiard and pool tables COM
plete.
Stoves, new and secondhand, from
So to $50.
Stereoscopian cases with so views,
50.
Baby buggies, new and second
hand, So to So.
Furniture repaired, packed and
shipped on short notice.
Mattresses of all kinds made at my
own factory.
Seven new fire proof iron safes and
one burglar proof steel chest, ditto, al
prices to defy competition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
A Womanrs Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has beer
made and that too by . lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and Tor
bat her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
sac ooughsd necessarily and could not sleep
sho bought Of US bottle OF DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption and was so much
relieved on taking Arst dose that she slept al!
night and with one bottle has been miracu;
lousy eurod. Her name ID Mrs. Luther Lutz,
Thns write W. @ Hamriok b Co., OF Shelby, N.
C.-Gst free trial bottle at A. Dreiss Drug
Sters 1 d&w-e-l-y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
CARELESS MOTHERS

Many mothers have permitted their
children to die before their eyes when
they might have been saved. ANY
mother who keeps house without a
bottle of Arcker's English Baby
SOOther at hand, runs risk which
she may sometime regret. 1t has
saved the lives of thousands OF child
rem, and is doing SO every year.
For Sale by RAGLAND & Co. 4
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at A. Driess' drue
store as their giving away to their customers
OF 30 many free trial bottles OF Or. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade
a simply enormous in this very valuable arti.
ple from the fact that 1t always cures and
ever disnppoints. Coughs, colds, asthma,
Isonchitis Group, and all throat and lung dis
Eases quickly cured. You can test IL before
auying by getting trial bottle free, large size
81 Every bottle warranted. C89-l2-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
Re ad This

The finest real estate offered for sale
in town, at bargain, for spectators.
A whole block with four houses can
be bought, clear and on one title.
Price 1000; $1,000 in cash. and bal
ance in small notes. Enquire at No. 5
West Commerce street, or to T. 3.
JOHNSON, at the LIGHT office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03

THIS week the old war worn heroes
of the union, who followed the inn
mortal stars and stripes during the
years in which the old ensign of the
nation was riddled with shot and
shell, are holding their reunion on
the historic field of Gettysburg. The
crowds that throng the sacred spot,
sanctified by the blood of patriots
slain, is greater than ever before. An
entire continent reaps today the
benefit of the heroic sacrifices offered
by all the living and all the dead who
on that field of blood counted not
their lives dear unto them, so they
might perpetuate to generations yet
to come the inheritance of national
unity bequeathed to them by the rev.
dictionary sires. All honor to tn g
nations dead who lie in dreamless re-
pose upon the hard worn field Of
Gettysburg, who gave their lives to
heal nations hurt and save ma
TONS shame. "They have slept their
last sleep, they have fought their last
battle, no sound can awake them to
glory again"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-03
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay County
Iowa tells the following remarkable story, the
truth Of which is vouched for by tho -esideuts
of the town: II am % years old, have been
tronhled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years: could not dress myself with.
nut help Now / am free from all pain az d
soreness, and am able to do all my own house
work. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
saving renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely all disease and pain" Try bottle, SOC
sns ri at A. Dreiss' Drug Store. +9-ly