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Evening star., 1894-01-13
HAS A TASTE FOR WEDDING CAKE.
A Post once Rat Making Free I'm
Cleveland With Letters and Packare..

Cleveland With Letters and Packaxe.
Have you ever heard of our post Office
raty" Queried a handler Of Cleveland mail
addressing a writer for the Leader He in
a kleptomaniac. born thief. guess" con-
unued the clerk. He steals letters ana we
cannot keep him from IL. He has a taste
for wedding cake. too. and his conscience
never restrains him from indulging it. We
have set a trap for him repeatedly, but he
is too wise for U.S." The clerk then dis
coursed concerning the habits OF the sistin-
guished rodent. He hides among the rub
bish of the room" he said. ''and has sew
eral means Of ready access to the out
side world. He takes charge of affairs
when we are out. The other day he was
seen sitting upright on the table nibbling
at package of hickory nut kernels which
happened 10 be side-trackei during transit
through the malls. Not long ago a box
OF wedding cake got lost A card was
mailed TO the sender to come and correct
the address. She called, but when we
looked for the package Il was gone. A
feeling something like that which crept
over Old Mother Hubbard when she went
TO the cupboard TO get her poor dog a bone
gradually gained possession OF us. The rat
had made of with the cake and the closest
search revealed only scattered fragments
of precious sweetmeat We thought for a
long time that some inQuisitive person was
taking certain missives. but our suspicious
proved to be unfounded. one day we dis
covered several of the missing letters near
a hole made by the rat under a desk. He
had taken them as far as he could and
then had bade them goodbye"
The rat makes the correcting clerks Of
flee his principal rendezvous. IL is there
that stray letters and packages are held for
a time to ascs csrtain their correct address or
for additional postage.
Evening star., 1894-01-13
SOME ADVICE TO DRIVERS.
Little Sense should Re Used i'm Car-
ing for Horses.

From the Rider and Driver
A driver gave his horse six quarts OF oats
about two hours earlier than he was usually
fed. The harness was being put on while
the horse was feeding. The driver managed
to get his breakfast in the meantime.
Shortly everything was in readiness and the
horse was started on a loag drive The
driver urged the animal with the whip. At
the end Of thirty miles the horse began 10
ignore that instrument. He went slower
and slower: finally he fell, dead Post-nor-
TEN examination revealed the fact that the
oats had not been digested. The lining Of
the stomach gave evidence OF having been
in high state of irritation. IL was plain
that the horses previous accumulation of
nerve power had been largely exhausted in
defending the terrible irritation set up by
the sharp points Of the undigested oats
Had the horse been permitted TO stand or
lie dow n for an hour after feeding he would
have prepared not only a reserve of material
to sustain himself, but the amount of nou--
ishing material accumulated would have
helped him endure his exhaustive io,A-ney
Time Is required for the digestion of food
before beginning a long muscular strain. II
must also seem clear that when the effort
at hard labor ends. time should be given
for rest before taking food.
Evening star., 1894-01-13

one dresses exactly like the others. During
he term of widowhood the widows coach
man will have been taken out of livery and
put in simple black. Her visiting cards will
have remained the same, except a heavy
bordering of black. Her title of widow she
takes only in legal acts. The people with
whom she has worldly relations never add
the word widow to he- name, except that
when they speak of he- to those who know
her little or not at all they say Madame
So and So, who has lately become widow" J."
This, which is an inflexible rule of preten-
tious society in Paris. may need some ex-
PLANTATION to Americans. Among the COM
mercial classes of Paris. the middle bour-
geois and below, the widows title continue.
to be given her, as in old time. Madame
Neuve widow Duperron,' or, ''Veuve Gil
quot" Women of the nobility also continue
the ancient title of dowager douairiere) in
cases where there is son and heir. 1t is
the upper middle classes who have thought
TO change the old French custom.
About Visits.
During the first six weeks of her bereave-
ment a widow receives no visits. After six
weeks calls of coincidence are to be made
upon her by her intimates. During three
months she must remain shut up at home.
Ihen. breaking her voluntary cloture 1t is
permitted her to visit the people whom she
knows we'll on their reception days, always
coming early, however, so as not to run
against the other visitors. During the first
year oI ner WldOWhOOd she abStalnS from
all pleasures, all distractions. With the
commencement of the second year she may
Visit eXpositiOnS and serious lectures. She
may also so out calling freely, and she re-
estaolshes her reception day. Two months
before the expiration of her mourning she
may begin TO give = O'Clock teas. She may
give a dinner party and permit herself to
attend concerts. The mourning termina ted
she ought to make her temperance into
the world by way of attending some small
soiree. without however, dancing. She
may also be seen at the Theater Francais.
then at the opera. If in January she has
com I'M 1srlc tor i- I.oL
Evening star., 1894-01-13

viennent deprouyer eI In personne de-
and then the name of the deceased. II 1t
shall have been religious funeral there
will be always added fortified by the sac
ramerts of the church" In France this
latter is social as well as a religious sign
The lettre de faire part is sent out after the
funeral has taken place: and 1t is due to
every person who has had the slightest con-
nection or acquaintance with the deceased
even to former domestic servants. Note
that the males of the family take here all
their full dignities and titles.
The correct response to the lettre de faire
part is a simple sending OF your card. Fu-
neral invitations demard both letters of
confidence and ATTENDANCE at the obsequies
As regards this latter the French are very
faithful Intimate male and even female
friends walk behind the hearse, from house
10 church, from church to cemetery, in
wind and srOw and rain. and often take
their deaths from the exposure.
Mourning Rules.
The role of widow now begins. Mourning
which is the exterior mark of pain has it's
own rules, which ought to be very severely
observed All civilized people wear it, all
inspired BY the same thought: To witness
Enthusiastically and outwardly their affiic-
ton which is inward
Evening star., 1894-01-13

The grand, austere mourning of a widow
lasts twelve months. Long dresses of black
woolen material Qndian or Scotch cash.
mere, vicuna or crepe de laine) with gar
niture" of English Grape are the regulation.
Note, that black shawl is de rigueur for
the first weeks. 1t may be replaced after.
ward by long coat or jacket ornamented
by wide bands of English Grape. The long
vail and the hat. bonnet or coiffure are of
English Grape. The gloves are peau de
suede, the handkerchiefs large vignettes
noirs, stockings black silk. The parasol Is
black. the umbrella is black, recovered with
Grape.
Evening star., 1894-01-13

The mourning of a widow. the longest of
all. last two years. Mourning for a moth
er. father, mother-in-law or father-in- law
lasts nine months in Grape and six months
In second mourning. For grandparents.
brothers. sisters. brothers-in-law and sis
ters-in-law il is six months with Grape three
months in second mourning. Ordinary
mourning as for an aunt or uncle. lasts
three months; for cousin, six weeks
Mourning for 4 small child is optional.
These periods and All the reglements
Cerefnonials. usageS ana toilets are set
down. with inimitaf!e French clearness of
exposition. in the little books called Car
Evening star., 1894-01-13

A Paris widows costumes for the first six
months of second mourning (after the first
years Of austere mourning) may be of thick
Grape (crepon), grenadine, merino, armure
or any new tissue of the kind, with orna-
ments of embroidered Grape. passementerie
and unburnished bugles. The jackets. fol-
lowing the season, may be adorned with
lace or fur. The jewelry is of jet; for gloves,
chevreau glace. The hat may have en-
broidered Grape, ottoman, fur or lace, and
be decorated with jet pins, which later on
become imitation pearls.
the first months of second mourning are
to some minds it's most enhancing period.
The time has come when attention may be
properly paid to a neat fitting of the cor
sage and a modish draping of the skirts
and one may show in il due respect for
the prevailing ways. while at the same time
yielding not an inch of the respect still due
TO the departed. Even in the first twelve
months there is a little world of difference
between the dOwdy dresses of widows who
think only of their dead-and-gone husbands
and stronger hearts, who resolutely school
themselves to resignation by smart dress
ing. This, also, is apart from the question
of whether the austere mourning shall last
year. Some people only keep the Grape
six months and dive directly into violet and
other sober shades. Nevertheless, it is ad
mitted there exists but one real set of rules
the rules of conservative and respectful
mourning; it is from this code 1 take the
liberty of quoting.
Period OF second Mourning.
During the period of second mourning
many stylish widows come out strongly at
the present moment in founces of lace,
white and cream. They also wear white
feathers. Some you might take for actress
es who wish to gain attention. But widows
ought not to be fast and should avoid even
the appearance of fastness. Along this line,
however there is a practice, the loudest and
to the American mind the most detestable
of ALL of trimming black skirt with broad
bands of silver galloon.
The last six months of Partisan widow 9
second mourning Speaking always of the
worthier idealsl comprises black lace, black
silk ruffles and jet embroidery during three
months. white and black stuffs during the
second three months. Then, to the end, 1t
is gray, plum, pansy, lilac. The g-adations
of these shades should oe observed. The
last fifteen days may be adorned with those
flowers which are called peusive, violets,
panses and chrsanthemums, chrysanthe-
NUNS especially. for they are par excellence
the widows flower. She may begin to wear
her jewels again. commencing with pearls
and amethysts.
When the mourning is over and done with
there will still be a light transition before
Evening star., 1894-01-13

quet-yet a bouquet-whose fragrance
socthes the mind into a mitigating reverie
For there is this advantage in a society ex-
tremely formal. where every act and state
OF life is marked off. as in France, and the
Observance of minute proprieties becomes a
second nature; the mere treadmill affords
preoccupation almost reaching UP to COM
fort; and life. which has gone always on,
as in well-proportioned drama, discerns
ahead the act which is to follow. with all
its new experiences.
The letters which console the widow are:
% The funeral invitations; CD the lettres
de faire part; G) autograph letters to in
Inmates; GD letters of coincidence, in return
OF numbers 1 and 3; 90 cards in response
to number 2; 90 the sending out of col
lective card after the funeral to all the
friends who have attended
Funeral Invitations.
The funeral invitations Qettres dinvita-
ton au convoD are engraved. They are
sent out in the name of the deceased's
male relatives only; the ladies of the fam
fly do not figure on them, neither widow
mother, daughter. The imposing assem-
blage of 50 many names, which run on like
q preamble, and the large size of the sheet
and type are their principal peculiarities
These Invitations. so formally and hand
Evening star., 1894-01-13
OFFICERS UNIFORMS
They Are Expensive and Any Change
is Costly.
RESULT OF HIGH OFFICIALS WHIMS
The Latest Fad is Whistles for the
Army.
THE TAILORS' MONOPOLY

HE LATEST FAD
of Maj. Gen. Schofield
is the army officers
whistle. The order
has gone forth that
every infantry officer
must equip himself
with this useful ar
ticle and that ii must
be set in the hilt of
his sword. This is
done for the good of
the service" and the
necessary alterations
will be made at the
Evening star., 1894-01-13
The Excessive Use of Liquor by
Women of Culture.
IT Is said TO Be ON THE INCREASE.
So Far the Matter Has Been Han
died Very GingerIy.
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE
Written for The Evening Star.

HERE IS AN EVIL
under the sun which
has within the last
decade made itself
too manifest among
the rank of fashion
able women to be
longer ignored - an
evil which may be
politely called the
overuse Of alcoholic
stimulants. If men
were the offenders,
another far more spe-
cific name would he
Evening star., 1894-01-13

GEN a NJ SbAND
dies in Paris h / 8
widow is conducted
gently back to the af-
fairs of this world by
six sets of letters.
The question of her
mourning garments
mingles with their in
I er e 5 t. If she be
young the fact that
she has found a
unique place in Paris
womanhood com
DleteS her sad bOu-
Evening star., 1894-01-13

somely gotten up, are sent by mail. The
gentlemen who figure on them ought not
to take in their completeness all their own
dignities and titles. Col. s. of the 2J0th
of the Line" is proper, because Ii gives an
actual designation, almost a part of an Of
ficer's name. But il would not be proper
TO add "Officer of the Legion of Honor"
On the other hand, the deceased person
should have all his titles, grades and digni-
ties announced.
Funeral invitations are sent out only to
those friends who inhabit Paris. 1t is not
proper to impose a.railway trip and loss of
time on people merely to offer them a spec
tacle of sadness and desolation. All SUCH
and all mere acquaintances. wherever liv-
ing. must have sent to them the second en-
graved form-the lettre de faire part.
The lettre de faire part has its name from
the principal and almost only verb in a
long page of closely printed type. After a
splendid string of names, in which all the
ladies' of the bereaved family also figure,
comes the phrase. have the honor de vous
faire part de Ia perte douloureuse qu'ils
Evening star., 1894-01-13

Overcoats and wraps-The falling snow
Truth
Evening star., 1894-01-13
They Are Not Entirely Inoonsolable
While in Mourning.
LESSENING THE PANGS OF GRIEF
Observance of the Minute Proprie.
ties Second Nature.
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
saclusive Correspondence The Evening Star.

PARIS. December 81. 1893.
Evening star., 1894-01-13
What Society Owes to Itself

| 1t is in the great social centers. where life
| is most vivid and brilliant, that this evil
exists. Fortunately. though wide enough
! to deserve attention, it has not become gen.
Evening star., 1894-01-13

at the germans given by officers Of the
army and navy. famous for many years m
the social world the officers appeared in
conventional evening dress. Ii is not eti-
quette alone which demands this Officers
detest wearing their uniforms. because they
are hot heavy and uncomfortable. They
always put them on under protest
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-11
A w.,f FAN. Into Good Hands.

A waif little more than year old has
evidently fallen into kindly hands in the
person of Mrs. Una Graham, of Kalama,
Wash. The child is supposed to be one OF
twins. and the son of Mrs. Ida Z. Whit
NOR, or Whittmore. and Mrs. Graham
would like to know her whereabouts. She
has asked for the information from County
Clerk Gordon, TO whom she has written q
letter, saying:
Mrs. Whittemore and her husband
parted. and she had. think. four children.
The youngest were twins, little boy and
girl. one year old the 5th OF October. 1894
| have a little boy in my care that lady
in Blaine claims was given to her in Seat
tie last winter. She says the mother and
father live in Seattle. l took the poor, lit
tie fellow for pity and / would like to find
his parents so / could get papers for him.
lie is nice baby. If you do not know OF
any such party would you be so kind as
to let me know w"
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ssoHoxEsH. Nov. i0.-lSpeciaL MIR.
and Mrs. Louis Henssl entertained num-
Der OF their friends On Friday evening.
The chief amusement was progressive
pedro. in which these persons partici-
psted: Mr.. aud Mrs. S. @. Henderson.
8r. and Mrs. X. C. Peititt, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. K Loose, 9r. sad Mrs. q. o. Kirk,
Mr.. and Mira II. Henry. DR.. and Ars.
Stafford, DR.. aud Mrs. Thompson. Mr..
and Mrs. J. ". Gum. Mr. and Mrs c. +.
Packard. Mr. and Mrs. C. Z. Paul, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Coleman. Ar. and Mrs. J.
w. Heftner. Mr.. and Mrs L. W. Hensel.
Mr.. and Mrs. A Van Buren,, Mrs II. r.
Jackson. Mrs. w. II. letters, Mrs. King,
Mrs. A. ID. Austin. Mrs. Stacy. Miss Iur-
ner. Miss Merkly, Miss Vrooman, Miss
LETTERS, Miss Henry. Miss Yarno, Miss
Packard. Miss Jackson, Miss Thompson.
Miss Hensei. Mr. friedman. Ar. kohn.
Mr.. Johnson. Mr.. Hodgins. Mr.. snattuck.
Mr. FarYah, Mr.. Gorham, Mr.. Clements.
Mr. Garry, Mr. Zsigier. At midnight an
excellent lunch was served. The first
prize was awarded 70 Miss Yarno, who
had scored the highest number of points.
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NEW ARRIVALS FROM CHINA.
Guards Against Their Landinr-A China
mans Angry Protest.


Eleven Cinnamon from the south Of
China, bound for Portland, came in yes
terday morning on the steamer George W.
Elder from Vancouver b. c.. having been
landed at the latter place from the steamer
Empress Of india. Upon the arrival of
the coolies here an inspector was placed
on board the steamer % keep them from
landing, and the work of ascertaining
their right 10 land will De left TO the Port
land officials.
Last evening 100 Chinnmen, with a car
losd of furniture feariuiiy and wonder
fully made, arrived in the city from Port
land. They, with their effects, are on
their way to China for an extended visit,
but they declare their intention of return
ing to America. Upon their arrival at
Port Townsend some trouble is ex-
pecfed. for IL is believed that. the
collector Of customs there will de.
mand the surrender of their certificates.
the action being in line with
recent order of tho secretary
OF the treasury. This prevents dishonesty
aud upon the return of the Mongolians
they will have TO prove they are merchants
before being allowed to land. Some time
since Chinese merchant from Portland
decided that be wanted TO go to Victoria,
and when he arrived at Port Townsend
and his certificate was demanded before
being permitted to leave. he refused to give
IL up, and. the customs officials being
obdurate, he grew excited and declared:
"Whassa malta? Tink me clazy2 Go
to hi; me no go TO vietolia. You no
foolie me: me stay home. Sabe?"
And. fearing that he would be unable to
return to the coveted land without his
certificate, he took the next steamer for
Portland. giving up his Victoria trip.
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woEK OF THE KIsDEReAErEs


tern Go BE Exrended.
About fifty women attended the mees-
Ing Of the Seattle Free kindergarrsn As
ISOLATION yesterday afternoon IN the
Chamber of Commercs. and the meeting
Was one Of the most enthusiastic yet heaei-
Mrs. III. E. Holmes, president OF the 1850
citation, presided. and Miss Carrie Day
Batter was elected assistant secretary TO
aid Yrs c. r. D@whurst. the secretary, IA
attending 20 the correspondence and gen
erzl affairs OF the association Ar.
Holmes, Miss Condor and Miss Titus,
who recently visited the school, made
short addresses telling how the work was
progressing, and united in declaring that
the progress OF the children for the short
time in which they have been Instructed
was really remarkable, and al three an
nounced that they were immensely
pleased with the manner IN which Miss
CreeIman. she teacher, looked after the
little ones.
IL was agreed TO adopt kindergarten
extension" for the express beneft OF al
who enter the training school Miss Greet
man viii be prepared TO deliver course
OF lectures on the subject OF schools OF
the character taught by her. giving the
system employed and the results 20 be
attained therefrom. Whenever classes are
arranged for she will meet at residences
or other places TO be designated and de-
Liver the lectures, adopting SPECIFIC
course and taking up one subject or series
Of subjects in each lecture. IL was also
advised that any one desiring further in
formation on the subject Of these lectures
should call on or address the president.
Mrs. Fl. E. Holmes, I'LL Jackson street, or
Mrs. c. E. Dewhurst, l205 Twelfth street.
Arrangements were also made for giving
the children of the kindergarten fine
Thanksgiving dinner and Mrs. Homes,
Mrs. Stein, Rev. George Lee, Mrs. Ander-
son. Mis-. Carter. Miss Butler and Mrs.
Deshurst Immediately made contribu-
tons and further contributions were
solicited.
Miss Creelman reported that another
member TO the training class had been Sc
cured. Mrs. Andrew Coming. the treas
urer, reported that there was $1,000 on
hand in the treasury, and said that the
collection of donations and the solicitation
for membership and monthly pledges was
being prosecuted with very good success.
The talked of constitutional amendment
was adopted and, after thanks were voted
10 the Chamber of Commerce for the use of
the rooms as a meeting place, an adjourn
ment was taken.
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for It's eans.i charity bali Thanksgiving
night Since The year isss he ladies' have
celebrated this sSnsverssry, and their
balls are Always among tbs most fashion
able and brilliant of the winters aznnse-
faents.
a select number OF ths friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Al Lsbree seEdered them
happy little surprise Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Or. Wyman has gone South on
visit.
Miss E8ns Rogers has returned from "a
extended visit down the Sound.
Mrs. Joseph Sanford Is visiting IN Cali
fo-nsa-
State Treasurer and Mrs O. A. Bowen
hare been visiting 10 Wshki.kun county
during the week.
Capt.. and Mrs. !. J. Gilbert are home
from . weeks visit 20 frie3ds in Oregon-
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OLYMPIA SOCIETY.

orvmrsa, New. o Special The p-inel-
pal society event in the capital city dur-
ing the week vas the Dickens entertain.
ment given hy the ladies Of ST. Johns
Guild. Several OF the books OF this famous
author we're presented and their prineipa!
characters sustained by ladies and gentle
men dressed IN quaint and distinctive
costume. Mrs. SGorS rs the world famous
Mrs. farley introduced tie characters as
part Of her wonderful wax works eollec-
non. giving to each representative an apt
and amusing little description. The Wit
and facility and remarkable memory OF
Mira stcrk In sustaining her difficult part
was truly remarkable. After the introduc
ton OF characters grand march Was
formed and the Virginia reel VAS danced,
each book In ses. after which refresh
men,s aud dancing we're INDUCED in.
There were about leo characters rerre-
scented aud every irnpersonAtion Vas good,
and the appreciation OF the spectators
here evidence 10 the nsvsr~failinx ropu-
larity Of The Master" oar Mutual
kvlsa1" snd Bleak House" we're under
tho man agsasnt Of Mrs III. s Shepard
"Plekwiek Papers" Mrs ]. +. Convey;
"nsSld CoPpsrGsle. Mira l. G. o'Rrisn;
"Isttls norris" and Martin ChuExlewll"
Mrs. IL. +. Hswegi and Mrs. /. +. Reed;
'oad Curiosity Shop" Mrs T. ". An
drews: "BAEnahy Nudge" Mrs. & NJ.
Bolton. The !adses OF the evening were
Gov. Me0raw, Gen. Haxsard Stevens ana
Charles +. AanGay, OF Seattle. and they
gsvs satisfaction 10 ssl BY awarding the
prizes ~ folso~s; First prize. Tor best
sustained isdy's character. Mrs. Z ".
Ans1rswa as the AArcAionsxx. second Ia
Mrs. Tweed. - Fsssosy. gsntlemsn's lirst
prlxe. Mr.. J. A. Hslghs as oGilp, and
Mr.. c. NJ. Boiscn As Capt. Cattle The
large parsors 81 the Olympia hosel we're
s,!l.d 10 oversowsrg and tie entertainment
~ss . success IN every way.
The Ladies Relief Soeaesy Is preparing