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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-30
ToR VANCOUVER, B. c., DIRECT.
STEAMER NORTH PACIFIC.

Leaves Yesler wharf every Monday.
Wednesday and Friday 1t p. m.
Arrives Vancouver 10 Z. u. the following
day.
Thursday and Saturday at p. m.
Arrives At Seattle It 10 q n. following
day.
trains for all points East, and With steam
ers for Nana1mo. Comox. Victoria, New
Westminster and Texada island ports.
Freight will not be received at Seattle
after I p. m. on day Of sailing.
For freight or passage apply At the OF.
nee of the Vancouver line, Yesler wharf.
Telephone Red 1901.
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sEATTLE-poRT GAMRLE-TowNggN
ROUTE
sTEAMER PROSPER

leaves CITY dock daily al 7sso a m. az
Port Gamble, Port Ludlow ana Port
Townsend Returning. reaches Seattle al
a m. sally. Sunday leaves for Port
leaves Port Townsend fer Seaftie firer.
at . m Telephone. Main q. I.illy, Bo-
gafdus a Co. Agents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-30


sKAGIT RIVER HoUTEi Steamer
skagit Queen
Leaves Seattle Wednesday Octohsr
Al at Il midnight leaves st vsrnos,
Tuesdzy. October -. At p. m. calling
AZ TSmonas. stanwcod. Fir, skag1t city,
Mount Vernon and Avon.
FOR passenger and freight rAtes Apnly
az city dock. Telephone. Main 81. sea-.
tie wash
FOB RyHIDBY ISLAND FONTS AND
IA CONNER Steamer FArRHAVpx
leaves Central dock. Seattle. daily az "a
M except Sundays Rsturninx leaves "a
Conner Al D N. except Sundays touch
ing al Edmon9s. Clinton. Browns Point
Iaagiey Coupevfiie. san Do Fuca oak
WARRIOR ufsata9y sne Ia Conner.
IA CONNER TRADING A TRANs-
FORMATION COMPANY, Ounsrs Tai.
eph0ne Main I'll
HOODS CANAL. PORT LUDLOW AND
CAMILLE ROUTE
STEAMER DODE
Leaves Columbia Street Dock Mondsys
Wednesdays and Fridays az a. m
ReturEl1g on alternate days.
Telephone. Black 81
w. r cAFFSER.
Manager.
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SEATTLE
DOUBLE DAILY TRAIN SERVICE

Through car service u Omaha. Kansas
City. 81. Louts. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
COLORS OF THE BIRDS.
THEIR FIRST OBJECT Is FOR CONCEAL
MENT. SAYS FRANK NJ. CHAPMAN.

The sixth and concluding lecture In Frank NJ
Chapman's Saturday afternoon course on Birds
in Nature given yesterday afternoon in the
large lecture hall of the American Museum Of Nat
ural History. The subject was The Colors OF
Birds" Mr.. Chapman said in part:
Ii we were to eorrelate a birds structure with
its rank in the systems of classification. we would
usually find that its order and family Diet sr
mined by its skeletal muscular and visceral char
acteTs and that its genus was based on the FORM
identity depended upon its color. Color Is there
in cases. size. and responds so readily 10 en-
vronment that In studying 1t We can more often
hope trace the relation between the cause and
effect than in the case OF more stable parts
Probably In branch OF philosophic nat
fPe uss 81 have
often tried 10 account for every shade spot and
men. but the relation of color to haunt and habit
bird win justify the formation of theories to ae-
sons for color display are not yet known.
WHY GAME BIRDS LIE TO A DOG"
So far as my own observations go. am firmly
convinced that first object of color is for con-
cealment. That is, resemblance in color between a
bird and its immediate surroundings whlch VIII
result not alone in concealing II from its enemies
but, by rendering 1t less conspicuous will enable II
value of protective celebration is the fact that
the birds themselves are sucn thor4Gsh oene ot
mans parlanee game birds lie to dog When
tive coloring to aid them in escaping ton,
and take wing only last resort. But when
shot Some snipe and sparrows, however, try TO
conceal themselves even on the bare sand or grass
by squattfng close the ground.
This matter of concealment Is beautifully Illus
leaves the little brown featheTed fellows disappear
If by magic. when. in fact they may be within
your reach. That the wo0dcOck appreciates the
value OF its costume of brown and black is, think,
fairly proved by the experience OF friend OF mine
Early spring morning he found nest OF this
species occupied by of the birds Approaching
the bird cautiously he managed TO stroke Its plu-
mage without its taking fright, so great was It's
faith In its protective coIOrs He also succeeded In
making photograph of the bird placing the cam
era a few feet from IL. Focusing was accom-
plished with difficulty, and only by using the eye OF
the bird as focal point. The picture Is veritable
puzzle The bird is invisible TO most eyes, though
plain enough when once distinguished While the
bird was sitting a slight snow fell The brown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
NAY no BECOME BEAUTJFUL.

Nine Caroline. the we'll known face specialist, OF
No. PIG Sixth-ave.. is making offer to Tribune
readers for the Christmas season OF her special
preparations for 81. Nine. Caroline has made a
study of the skin for years and her patients re-
gard her as a wonderful example OF the efficiency
OF her methods as although sixty-three years Old
they assert that she does not look than forty
five The Ne Plus Ultra Face Beautiher and Flesh
food invented by her she claims to be the source
of the eternal youth she seems to enjoy She says:
ITO keep young and beautiful Is one great secret
OF happiness. With good looks we'll preserved a
woman fears no rival. Jealousy and envy and self
dissatisfaction will find no place in her contented
heart and will leave no ugly traces on the face of
the woman who keeps herself lovely. beautiful
complexion will make plain face attractive.
beautiful complexion is now possible to all This
is age Of hurry and OF worry 1t leaves IL care
marks sweet womanly faces everywhere-in the
whir OF society. amid the perpexities OF business
life ard in the anxieties and troubles home.
What will take away these caremarks?' And her
answer is the offer previously noted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

secret society, and great deal OF relief work is
done quietly by the many local divisions, two OF
which are IN this city, IN Brooklyn and one IN
Manhattan. There half dozen divisions In
Canada and a few in Mexico. The Brooklyn branch
is called the Manila division. and the president Is
Mrs j. d. Grimm. while the president Of the Man
haitian division is Mrs John Trimmer.
In order that the members may keep abreast with
the times they have organized study clubs In con-
nection with most of the divisions. and the pro-
gramme for each years work is published in the
official organ OF the brotherhood.
The auxiliary organized in 1887 in connection
with the annual meeting of the brotherhood, and
grew out OF various smaller societies and temporary
assocla lions among the wives of engineers. There
are now 245 divisions and about seven thousand
members Most OF these are In the United States.
Mexico.
The auxiliary closed it's last fiscal year in May
with $4,000 in its general fund Besides this IL has
an insurance branch
The present officers OF the auxiliary Mrs. W
a. Murdoch. OF Chicago, grand president Mrs. NJ
+. Carsell. of Columbus, grand vice-presdent and
editor; Mrs. Byron Baker. OF Ottawa Mrs. W. W.
gomery Ala. and Mrs. John Gregory OF AIissoula
Mont, assistant grand vice-presidents; Mrs. J. J.
Bailey, of Buffalo, grand treasurer; Mrs. +. S.
Rowley. of San Francisco, grand chaplain; Mrs. F.
r. Johnson. of Richmond. Va, grand guide; Mrs
J. H Reigart, OF Milwaukee, grand sentinel; Mrs.
Harry ST. Clair. LOganspOrt. Ind. grand secretary
Mrs George Wilson, of Allegheny, Penn, president
ertson OF Toledo secretary-treasurer OF the Relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
NEwYoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY. DECEMBER l6. 1900

we have been born in republic the chief merit o.
which Is that II presents 70 every boy ana sri ~
limited opportunities OF advancement rejoice ina
barbaric ideals OF the past when nave
TO women the badge OF mferiortty nave DSsn
laughed TO scorn in this Republic or equal rlgn.s
TO men and The strength OF my cohte.ase
ton proved by the fact that the southern emo %
Manhattan Island. which fifty years ago was pr5aS
ticaly a business reservation or men, Is to-uay
crowded with young women who, in every depdLt
ment of business working out their own nnan,,
cial salvation. The professions have been ophgso
to throw wide open their doors to feminine orA..S
spect except perhaps in physical strength ana en-
DURANGO. the interiors OF men, But in this ADDRESS
have dealt greater length with one or the veIy
many problems which presented 10 tne ,Iisih
and the philanthropist. and a disregard OF WhlSn
will be attended by fatal consequences. Inc pOyS
of whom l spoke indeed. is true or ali D0y ,
generally, are harder TO manage than girls. ne
bump of lawlessness Is abnormally developer III
them. But though they may be homeless IN tlleln
youth yet before them. IL their efforts are propeIy
directed there stretches out bright future OF
vancement and prosperity. In this HepuDitC 81
things possible to the Industrious Ihat rs tns
of Americans by the wonderful success acnleveu oy
those distinguished Presidents of the United states
lincoln and Garfield They climbed up from oo-
scurity TO the dizzy heights of fame Nor are they
an exception the rule which prevails IN american
social life that obstacle can oppose the progress
of those conscious of their limitations anu
unsasfied with their surroundings ana VINO set gu!
to reach the goal Of wealth and power, PROVIDED
they do not forget that success Is won not by
genius but perseverance,; not by accident, Out Dy
economy and singleness of purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

leaves which before had aided in its Goncealment
were now covered with a white mantle. ana the
bird became conspicuous dark object against TINS
snowy background 1t now had no commences
whatever In Its coloring, and toek wing as sooh
as a person appeared on its horizon
CUBAN MEADOW LARK.
The meadow lark OF Cuba shows in a most IN,
terestfng manner its appreciation OF color liVed
for several months in region where these plrGs
were very common. They were not shyt ana IN
riding | frequently passed birds perched on tne
birds did not aermit me their bright breasts
but turned their dark backs and watched me over
their shoulders. The exception. however proved
the rule for the lark had turned its 1nconspicuouS
broWnish back toward a marsh haWk when Wa
crossing the field beyond the fence on which the
bird was resting, choosing me as the lesser OF TWO
Deceptive celebration is probably best exemplihed
by our fycatcher. Although these birds i've In
and about trees they are, rule, rather sObeTIy
unlike the brilliantly clad fruit eating tanaSers,
orioles. parrots and others which may be round
near them. Insects therefore more likely 10 ny
within swapping distance than If these birds were
conspicuously colored- "
There are great numbers OF birds which acquire
their bright plumage in the spring and it only
during the nuptial season. In some herons both
sexes don their beautiful aigrette plumes as
wedding dress. adornment which Is leading 10
their rapid determination. One of the most marked
dress is furnished by the ruff This species Is
polygamous, and each spring the males battle Tor
the possession Of the females. The peculiar rum
is worn only at this time Its use was explained
by Darwin serving the purpose of a shield. Oar
win however. apparently not aware of the
posing this run This is without parallel in OTni-
thOOgy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
ARTISTIC HOLIDAY JEWELRY.

That the renaissance of the jewellers art has
been accomplished by the Paris Exposition Is
agreed by all interested in gems and their settings
The display there was of an artistic value never
equalled before, and all jeweldom has felt the in
spiTation-
Theodore A. Kohn & Son. the jewellers of West
Twenty third-st.. have devoted this year 10 the
production Of work that will appeal to those who
capable OF approaching artistic worth in de-
sign distinguished from mere commercial valua-
tion and n visit To their store is a liberal educa-
ton in the possibilities OF gems from the artists
point of view
Some Of these new productions are set with opal
and turquoise matriX the oddly shaped rough
pearls known as barOque. All OF these have been
regarded until recently nearly valueless but
now most fascinating articles OF ornament are
made from them. one necklace made by this Arm
Is OF turquoise matrix in oval pieces. whose set
ting is twining serpents. IL suggests the barbarc
splendor OF the Orient toned down by the refine
ment OF the Occident. and the white throat OF a
blonde would be adorable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

majority OF evening frocks small artificial flowers
are largely used. Very small roses, crushed fat.
are made the important part OF flower design A
charming idea Is an application OF foliage In black
lace. with the small pink flowers used for the
roses. Tiny brilliant drops add 10 the effective
ness OF the design and shower Of these is an ad-
dition that transforms a simple gown TO the point
OF creation. When the lace design is carried out
IN white thread a sprinkling Of small black span
giles Is effective.
HALF MOURNING DINNER GOWN.
A dinner gown for a half mourning outfit is Of
white satin with the entire skirt trimmed with
applications Of black lace, surrounding clusters OF
violet heads, sewed closely TO the skirt over the
whole is a sprinlxling Of dun Jets. The corsage Is
covered with the same design and pouches in
front 10 give the long wasted effect The violets
that finish the decoIetage are loosened to hang a
trihe fron the stems and are mixed with a rope OF
violet and white moussene de sole twisted about the
top OF the corsage The close elbow sleeves are COW
cred with the embroidery OF black lace and appn-
Qued Hiolets. and oddly finished al the bottom
by loosely twisted rope OF the violet and white
moussene de sole. with loose bunch OF the flowers
hanging down the outside OF the arm. Although
the foundation OF this gown Is white the effect is
black and violet. II is made by leading Paris
house and supposed 20 be a good example OF the
kind OF gown that may be worn at formal dinner
when leaving on fun black.
This interest IN artificial flower decoration IS OF
course fortunate Tor the oebutante. Nothing be-
comes her better than the thin white frock trimmed
with flowers. hut through many repetitions this
style Of coming out gown has become slightly tire
some. Now thar the idea OF using flowers simply
as Z material for embroidery has been accepted.
many novel effects are possible.
Although SINE o. the tailors are making the
straight coat sleeve some trimming or fulness a,
the elbows seems more and more necessary. There
was some idea that this fashion would die out Khen
The cold weather arrived, but the winter street
cary autumn gowns
The fur undersieeve is. OF course modish, but the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

for ~Nich IL was planned. The audience room
seating two hundred persons. has a hardwood floor
electric lighting apparatus and stage adapted 10
a variety OF entertainments Besides this there Is
eommodious committee room, two dressing rooms
and a basement kitchen, connecting by dumb waiter
with the floor above. The china closet is a source
OF pride 10 the club. and many OF its furnishings
as well as those Of the house. have been given by
individuals or groups. Among these contributions
are several nne pictures and casts a large wall
CLOCK and choice collection OF photographs pre-
sented by the art department. illustrative of its
work.
With the permission OF the directors the house
can be rented FOR private functions This club y
the pioneer among New-Engiand women's societies
In building house. The November Club has I20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

crime against humanity. Just before the dawn ,
the twentieth century Americans at least have ar
rlNeo al the conviction that feminine cheaD Ia no.
Is Just as abhorrent 10 the spirit OF American In
sututlons as Chinese cheap labor. The social svs-
TEN Which VIII permit manufacturer in 49,
oraneh OF business activity TO engage the services
OF a. Blrl al the rate Of s. week striLas
q blow at human happiness and bnnsn
virtue have no doubt that many such rnen
VINO nave amassed q large fortune from ~ ~
blood ana honor OF such employees are foremost az
the o1tery for the eity's publication. They a re-
ainenable TO no statute. They offend tbs ~
visions OF no written law. But in my opinion thew
are guilty. IN the purvew OF humanity az an ne
pardonable crime against the welfare OF The girIs
whom they employ. INC siris
In my opinion law should be adopted IN, the
LEGISLATURE, and approved by the Governor ~ ths
state or NeW-Hork. fixing for girls and children -
minimum rate of wages below which an en- 49, a
cannot go without being guilty of a misdemesnoyy
ABOVE al Things. however we should be glad tha Z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
The MISE OLD CROW.

There were three crows sat on a tree.
And they were black as crows could be-
said one old crow unto her mate,
What news is there I'm town OF late?'
Her cusky mate, with head one side.
Thus 10 his curious spouse replied:
Not much Of interest 10 a crow
But everywhere / heard 'PINAUD'
The women flock in thrOngs 10 see r
The dainty Chinese shoes, 50 wee
Real shoes. by Chinese women worn
Across the seas by PTNAUD borne:
And each contains bottle small.
OF souls % blossoms. held in thrau"
Tilen spake his mate, Go back to-day
Bring me this treasure right away!
You know how flowers OF sweet rerfurs
Are loved more than the Shower bloom.
50 ] may vie with birds more fair
IL FINADD'S sweet perfumes / bear"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
FLOWER TRIMMED GOWNS.
EFFECTIVE COMBINATIONS WITH BRILL
IANTs AND JETS - DRESSES
MADE OF FUR.
Paris. December Z.

Paris, DeceTnDer Z.
The manufacture OF artificial flowers has reached
such a point OF perfection that the craze for such
decoration may be accepted a matter Of course
There has been greater profuson Of flowers used
on evening gowns but rarely such exquisite eX-
amples OF tho delicate craft as appear on those
now fresh from the Paris ateliers The orchids are
particularly lovely, and the delicate blossoms
often mounted crystal stems, speckled with
tiny brihRnts. arranged with foliage OF leaves
covered with Strass diamonds, in various ways
that add TO their brilliancy and costliness. In
fact hair ornament and shoulder spray OF this
particularly fashionable ornamentation Is no small
addition 10 the cost Of evening toilet
In the rich embroideres that seem 10 load the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
{. G. GdDtber's SoDs,
ESTABLISHED 1920.
1874 Fifth Avenue. New York.

Our firm, which has been in business for nearly
q century. has devoted its attention exclusively to
furs. in the raw state, we'll as to the dressing
and manufacturing of same every detail OF which
ie under orr nersonal SUPERVISION and management
Our connections with the most prominent houses
in Europe Asia and Africa, and our Agents and
AGENCIES there afford unequaIed opportunities for
securing skins in large quantities direct and at low
figures. and careful inspection of our stock will
nrova the fact that in our establishment inter-
mediate profit between producer and consumer
exists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

members who are divided into art, literature mu-
sic social science and the drama study groups. Al
each regular meeting. held every alternate Monday
afternoon from November 10 May one Of these de-
partmcnts furnishes the entertainment, which may
consist of outside home talent During the In
terval between the club, meetings each section mas
a session OF its own. At these afternoon teas,
"rnen's nights etc. vary the programmes
Year books, containing the charter. bylaws. list
OF members officers and resume OF the coming
years work distributed at the hrst meeting OF
the
Mrs Abby l. Thomson. first vice-president; Mrs
Mary w Buck second president; Mrs Bertha
Nj Phillips secretary, and Mrs. Joanna B. Gold
smith treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
CAMERAS AS CHRISFu4s GIFTS

Nothing can be more acceptable for Christmas
present than camera. and most attractive offer
In this line Is being made by the New-York Camera
Exchange. at No. ia Futon-st. An SIS Hawk
eye Is being sold for 81. and the finer grades OF
Pocos and Premcs can be secured at half price.
The Gem POGO. by camera Is being offered by
THIS urn TOR 81, and Tribune readers living out OF
town WHO VIII send this amount the exchange
az me ABOVE address Will receive a Gem POGO In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
To BUILD AN ORPHANS HOME.
A WORK TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE IN
TERNATIONAL AUXILIARIES TO THE
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCO
MOTIVE ENGINEERS.
MOTIVE ENGINEERS,

The International Auxiliary 10 the Brotherhooo
Of Locomotive Engineers. one Of the largest and
.wealthiest Of women's organizations has plan
under consideration to build an orphans home on
an Illinois farm owned by the brotherhood
The auxiliary. like the parent organization Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
Mr.. coLER no TALK ON THIS CITY.

The Womens Henry George League. No 81 West
Forty-second-st. will listen to-day at O'Clock to
an address by Bird S. Coler The City of New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

The house OF the November Club OF Andover
Mass while neither spacious nor imposing. is a
tastefuy built structure suited TO the requirements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
NOVEMBER CLUBS HOME.

FIRST HOUSE OF THE KIND IN NEw-ENG-
LAND-MANY OF IT'S FURNISHINGS
GIVEN BY MEMBERS.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-10-06
A Notable Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel R. Lippin-
colt, formerly of this city passed the
5Sth anniversary of their marriage
on Tuesday, September 26, 1900.
Mrs. Lippincott while bride at
the William Nixon Huntington
House) few days after the wedding,
at a grand reception and banquet
given Henry Clay by his western
friends, October l, 1912, was selected
by him as his partner at the banquet
and has testimonial from him given
her on that occasion. A full size
painting of Mrs. Lippincott may be
seen at their residence, North Madi-
son avenue, PASADENA, Cal, as she
was gowned then.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-10-06

Water bills due October l. % -l0t
Davis, dentist, Sth s Main. tel. 319.
Smoke eve glasses for sun, Haner 5.
Water bills due October L. 26-10t
All kinds spectacle repairing,
Haner 5,
Correct spectacle fitting, special
ty, Haner's.
T. Hindman of Hagerstown was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Alice knolleberg went to
indianapolis this morning to visit
for q few days.
Joseph r. Evans and wife returned
to indianapolis this morning, after
visiting friends.
Mrs. Hannah Leeds arrived this
morning from New York City on a
few weeks visit.
George III. Evans and wife arrived
this morning from Indianapolis TO
spend few days with Leander
Woodland and family, Spring Grove.
Superintendent. Graham of the
knightstown soldiers and sailors
orphans home was in the city to-
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-10-06
NOTICE.
Popular Lecture Course.

In order that the patrons of the
Popular Lecture Course may be fully
advised as t. the plans and particu-
lars of the course for the coming sea
son the committee gives the following
Information
Price OF season tickets, 81
Number of attractions, six.
Price OF reserves for parquet and
front part OF balcony for the season.
81.
Rear seats in balcony, soc
Gallery. no charge for reserves.
Plat opens at a. N. THURSDAY.
October IL. at knollenberg' annex
and Earlham college.
First number, Russell Conweu.
October 18th, at Gennett theatre.
Subject, Acres of Diamonds.