The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-28

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OF this government against insult,
brutality and death, inflicted in resentment Of
the acts OF their government and not for any
fault of their own 1t has been desired
In every way to cultivate friendly and
intimate relations with Ill the governments
Of this hemisphere We do not covet their
territory; we desire their peace and prosperity.
We look for NO advantage in our relations with
them except to increase exchange Of commerce
upon basis OF mutual benefit We regret
every civil contest that disturbs their peace and
poralyzes their development, and are always
ready to give our good ofiices for the
restoration OF peace. It must, however, be un.
derstood that this government, while exercis.
ing its utmost forbearance towards weaker
powers, will extend its strong and adequate
protection to its citizens, to its officers and to
its humhlest sailor when made the victims
OF wantonness and cruelty in resentment
not of their personal misconduct but OF
the oflcial acts of their government.
Upon Information received that Patrick Shields,
an Irishman and probably British subject, but
at the time . fireman OF the American steamer
Keweenaw, in the harbor of Valparaiso for re.
pairs, had been subjected to personal injuries
In that city largely by the police directed the
attorney general to cause the evidence of the
officers and crew of that vessel to be taken
upon its arrival in San Francisco; and that
testimony Is also herewith transmitted The
brutality and even savagery Of the treatment OF
the scamen by the Gillian police would be in.
credible II the evidence of Shields was not sup
ported by other direct testimony and by the dis
tressing condition of the man himself when he
was finally able to reach his vessel. The captain
OF the vessel says: HE came back wreck;
black from his neck to his hips from beating;
weak and stupid, and is still In kind OF q
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do duty SINCE
claim for reparation has been made in be-
half of this man, for, while he was not citizen
of the United States, the doctrine held
by us, as expressed in the consular
regulations is 1.-The principles which arc main
tanned by this government in regard to the pro-
lection, as distinguished from the relief Of sea.
men are well settled It is held that the cir
cumstance that the vessel is American, is
evidence that the seamen on board arc such,
and In every regularly documented merchant
vessel the crew will find their protection in the
flag that covers them
have as yet received no reply to our note of
the 2lst instant, but in my opinion ought not
to delay longer to bring these matters to the at
tention OF congress for such action as may be
deemed appropriate.
(SigneO BENJAMIN HARRISON.
New objects of Interest to Admirers of the
Beautiful.
A rare jewel on a slender chain
pleascs fastidious tastes.
Ornato vases of Berlin ware are
among the new importations.
Safety matches lie concealed in a
miniature little wood basket of silver
Holders for Worcestershire sauce bot
ties are like extra high coasters with
perforated bands.
A glass dish for flowers has an outer
covering of real lace, which has been
overlai1 with gold.
Silver gilt spoons with enamel bowls,
and silver gilt bowls with enamel
handles me in the same sets.
Little racks are, sumptuous in brass,
Dresden china, Berlin faience and sill.
yer. They are large, useful and orna,
mental
Silver cornucopias with perforated
borders hold silken bags that close
with cords and tassels. They are in
tended for bonbons.
Little glass cabinets with ormolr
mounts are intended to hold the little
pieces of faience brio brac to which
allusion has been made.
Trays for sealing letters have al edge
like crinp,d ruffle. These hold q
cradle for the seal, a receptacle for the
stick OF wax, a tiny lamp and a muci
lage pot.
The most exquisite pieces of bric-a
brac in the form of tables, chairs
screens, sedan chairs, toilet tables oil
colored enamels covered with painting
and brass m ounted, are brought out fo1
the holidays.
Oblong boxes of silver, prettily
chased, have at one end Gro IS bar, al
the other a square superimposed box
The rest is to support the curling
tongs; the little box is an alcohol lamp
for heating the tongs
Since last week the whole towr
fairly bloomed with coquetish bows o.
ribbon, lavender, blue, pink, black. en-
amel, to fasten the dainty jewele6
watches at the side. Never did fash
ion more qui ;kly spring into life, anc
there are few prettier fashions.
The wanted-and ready bal
of Irvine is luxuriously mounted now
in round silver barrels, the thre &C
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silver fruit the thread coming through
the stem, and again the col ,red ball is
mounted between two ornamental
standards, and this is the prettiesI
of all.
Fans are a feature of the season.
Fancy an expanse of gray gauze with
the ti1iest lace edge. In the center is
a chic 6gure in black with pointed
cap en- her head leaning against a
couple of rails. This landscape meets
imperceptibly into the gray. The old
gorgeous style of ornamentation yields
to this dai1tineSs in monotone.
Tue ring holders of Dresden china
that were brought out about five years
ago are copied this season in silver: II
the center of the base rises taperine
column. On this the rings are dropped
until they lodge on q ringed shelf. The
convenience Of these ring holders a
we'll as their beauty iusures their popu
larity. elers' Review.
GOOD MANNERS.
A Mistake Often Made BY Young People In
Society.
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