The record-union., 1892-05-04
SEATTLE SOUNDINGS.
BeseIena's Weekly PrattIe From
Former BOomIand.
The Recent Odd Fellows Celebration
"A Modern Rebecca-A Plot
to Beat Insurance Men.

EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: The Odd Eel
lows from all over the State Of Washing
ton visited our city last Monday and
Tuesday. to celebrate the seventy-third
anniversary ofthe founding their order.
Their headquarters were at the Grand
Hotel, which had been prettily decorated
for the occasion with flags, bunting,
Chinese lanterns, evergreens, etc.
The city was also gaily decorated,
the mystic symbol of the L. o. o.
f. being seen on every hand. 1t has
been long time since Seattle had enter
tanned so many visitors. 1t is estimated
that fully three thousand Odd Fellows
visited the city. The weather was cool and
cloudy, neither too hot nor too cold. 1t
is said the Grand Marshal had previously
made arrangements with the Weather
Clerk to have the day fine.
The procession on the second day was
one the largest ever held here. The differ
ent orders, III their snowy regalias, at
tracted universal attention all along the
line of march. In the evening the mem
bers and their families attended ''Harbor
Lights" at Cardray's Theater. After the
performance grand ball and banquet
were given at the Armory. The next
morning the visitors left for their respect
i've homes, one and all expressing entire
satisfaction for the entertainment and
hospitality shown them by the Seattle
ties.
Apropos of decorations, certain cloth
ing-houSe attracted universal attention by
noyeldecoration they had III their show
window. 1t represented ''Rebekah at the
historical =
maiden was represented by bona fide
girl. She stood in the same position for
hours at time, almost immovable. 1t
was very pretty, but it struck me as being
very cruel, too. There is a society for the
prevention of cruelty TO animals, but,
unfortunately for humanity, there is no
society for the prevention Of cruelty to
human beings. No doubt this woman
knew what she was about when she thus
exhibited herself, but the monetary con-
sideration she received could surely not
have adequately compensated her for the
amount of fatigue she must have endured.
deep mystery is at present racking
the brains Of our efficient (?) police service.
A well-to-do gentleman has disappeared
under most mysterious circumstances.
His house and all Its contents were de-
stroyed by fire. The charred remains of
a man were found in the smoldering
ruins. This man, Radiotf by name, car
ried a life insurance of fifty-five thou
sand dollars in favor OF his wife. 1t is a
well-known fact that the couple did not
live happily together. 1t was at first sup
posed the remains were those of Radloif
but later on, through the confession OF a
young Swede, it was learned they were
the remains of corpse which the Rad
lofts had bribed the Swede to bring from
the graveyard. The two men dressed
the body in Radloff7S clothes, set fire to
hOnGp 6nnartn1 n RaII off
woman has been arrested. The man can
not be found, but detective is hot on
his trail, and it is expected to have him
brought to bay at an early date.
Complications are arising on every
hand. A prominent doctor in one of the
suburbs adjacent to the city has been ar
rested at the inStigation of the woman, on
the charge of being conspirator in the
plot. Several more arrests are in con-
temptation by the police. This has been
the most daring scheme ever perpetrated
in this city to swindle the insurance COM
panies. Further developments are anx-
lously awaited by all.
Great excitement reigned in the vicin-
lty OF Seventh street a short time ago. An
insane patient escaped from the hospital
where he was confined by wrenching the
iron bars from the window of his room.
lie is a man of unusual size and strength,
and has succeeded in completely terror
iZing the neighborhood. He has taken
up his residence in an empty house.
which he has barricaded from all in
truders. To make matters worse, he
departed in a somewhat abbreviated cos
tune, being clad simply in a blanket,
lie had been discharged by the court as
sane, so it will be some time before he
can be recaptured.
An inebriated individual, with q Del
sartian walk, rolled along one of our
nj
deviating course finally brought him in
front of show-window, around which
were grouped quite a crowd. With an
amiable grin he nudged his nearest
neighbor in the ribs, and in thick and
sleepy voice inquired what was to be
seen. Being told they were chickens he
turned away, and as he pulled his hat
further over his eyes, was heard to NUT
ter: 'S'cuse me; mus go home; when a
man sees green hens an pink Schickens
besser take a gurney N go home. Didn't
know had s. much" And he made for
the nearest cab stand.
AS vain as a woman" is a saying al
most as old as the world itself. But I do
not think the ladies are as vain as they are
given credit for. Besides, being woman
myself, l ought to know what | am talk
ing about. TO illustrate, here is a little
incident | was a witness to myself. 4
young man came hastily across the hall
ana looked all ABOUT MN IN an agltated
manner. Seeing no one in sight, he
walked over to the looking-glass and
primped there with all the airs and
graces of a pretty girl. When his
scrutiny was finished to his entire salts
faction he staggered off down the stairs
with the most complacent air in the
world
During the reception of the Odd Eel
lows at the Grand Hotel, a lady, accom-
panied by friend, was standing in the
corridor watching the crowd of people
come and go. Turning to her friend She
inquired
why do all these men remind you of a
hospital'
Il don't know was the reply.
Because they all have the grip" said
the first speaker. BEsELENA.
Seattle, April 18th.
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