Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-01
CITY NEW S.

CITY NEWS.
THE FAsuloxs IN FrRs.-The display of furs this
season is more Varied than usual. Several new de-
signs for the fashions have been introduced, and
some articles that have not been in use here will be
offered to the public. One feature Of the STYLES is the
more extended employment of furs in adjoining ladies'
wearing apparel. Fur trimming is freely placed upon
coals and to some extent upon hats and other gar
mcnts There are also little cpauletS of material that
have come into the fur market. The regular winter
styles will comprise, of course, the usual expensive
sable. mink crminc and other skins, besides manu-
features of Angora and Astrakhan woods, which in
cludcs some novel designs,
The present style of fur collar. known the "Eu-
genie is an Improvement on the form in which it
first appeared being somewhat larger and more or
namental. 1t is deeper both at the front and the
back than formerly. and the tabs in 'front.' which are
much like those Of the juqe collar so much admired
in lace, finished with tips. This change was much
needed as the small collar without tabs constituted
little protection to the chest in very cold wea-
ther. These collars made in two ways; in one
style the fur running down in capes; and in the
other, two skins are used, the fur incnng around.
and bringing the dark stripe cquidistant between
the neck and the edge of the collar
Cuffs are very little worn, and when wanted will be
generally made to order They are no longer neccs-
ary, since the cIoseyftting sleeve is so much used
The cost of a set of good furs is thereby diminished
fifteen twenty dollars.
Nictornes and tippcts will be worn, more particu-
larry by elderly ladies. They have, however, cum
brous appearances and the light tasteful collar will,
without regard to the reignng STYLE be preferred by
the young.
The half fur capcs are made without tabs but large
enough to protect the chest The large fur capes are
not worn as much rs formerly, though they are on
exhibition and occasionally find purchaser among
persons who study comfort more than fashion, Nor
is there much call for fur cloaks formerly, and
It'll rarely one Is now made.
The Siberian squirrel fur is much used for children's
wear. 1t is made up in sets comprising collar muff
and cuffs. The cuff is almost indispensable for the
little folks, their wrists and arms have usually no
other protection.
River mink, or a il Is commonly called, muskrat
warm, comfortable fur-is worn in some parts of
the country particularly in the West. 1t is usually
sold under the name of mink, and many persons who
wear it believe they wearing the lower grades of
mink Many of these persons would be much
prsed to learn that their furs were made from the
skin Of musk rats.
Ermine usually considered a rich and handsome
fur made up in collar and muff is now Il trihe less
expensive than mink. 1t is not durable as mink
sable nor as suitable on all occasions as these frs
but it is elegant for evening wear and is better
adapted for autumn weather, the sunny days of
spring. than the heavier and more costly furs
The Russian sable is still without any rival partly
because much money is required to buy it, A collar
and mulf, or a cape may cost several hundred dol
lars according to their size and the rarity of the skins
of which they made. Collars and mufs of the
Hudson Bay sable are very neat and are fashionable.
Mutfs and collars are also made of the black As
trakhan fur, and exhibited in of the fashionable
establishments. They have, of course, wooy APP
pearance, and may not. for that reason, come into
r.. Il.
real mink would probably prefer squirrel, which is
not than half the price of the Astrakhan and
in reality is the best and pretiest of the common
furs set of ASrakhan costs about torty-tive dol
lars.
There is a novelty in mulls. It is somewhat in the
shape Of the morocco bags which laiies carry
shopping excursions, and is called the pocket muf.
Some specimens Of this mufare made up in mink fur,
with leather back and it has the natural head of the
mink in front A pocket for the purse and another
for the handkerchief are in the mufT, and there
also cord and tassels to go around the neck 1t is
admirably adapted for skating, the hands can be
withdrawn without danger Of losing the mulf. The
collar to match this style Of muf is narrow, being
made of one entire skin, the head and tail forming
the lappets in front.
This style of muff made in grcbe-skin, with the
head of the bird turned the pocket in 'front.' and
fesooned with cord and tassels, is something quite
curious. There is collar to match the grebeskin
muf.
Foot mufs will, it is reported be in greater demand
this season than formerly Shaped like great shoe,
and made large enough for both feet, they very
useful The bottom is made of leather and the up
per part generally of raccoon skim They are lined
with fur and bound with wolf skin These mufs
are almost indispensable for ladies who would enjoy
long drives in cold weather. and they may be relied
on to keep the feet warm in church. The foot mulf
when properly made, can be rolled up and easily
carried, and becomes very great improvement upon
the old fashioned box or foot stoves with pan for
coals-a very comfortable but not ornamental ar
rangement that our grandmothers took into church
and on their short journeys.
Dark furs will be much used for trimming cloaks
in cloth or velvet this winter. Angora fur or fringe
in black besides chnchilla and the black Astrakhan
will also sbe on cloaks and make quite hand
trimmings. The dark furs will be much used
for trimming hoods and skating caps The hoods are
made quilted tin and the skating caps of velvet
and in both elegance and comfort are combined.
There is decided improvement this season in
collars for gentlemen. The collar was formerly made
with fur only upon the outside, but the upper part
of the inside is lined with fur and the collarcan
be turned down like the collar of an overcoat.-
There is no other change in gentlemen's furs-gaunt
lets, caps. etc., being the same as formerly.
Carriage robes are made of white fox, wolf and
bear skins. The only improv i'll these robes is
waterproof felt lining which adds to their dura-
bility and makes them impervious to the heaviest
rain.
SUDDEN DEATH-0n Saturday last Lieutenant
Colonel John d. Cooper, of the I'd New Hampshire
Volunteers arrived in this city and took rooms at
the Maltby House. appearing to be in very delicate
health, much not 10 be able to register his
name lie was seen walking around on Sunday but
not appearing Monday the clerk went to his room
about o'clock, and finding the door locked effected
an entrance by back window, when he found the
Colonel lying dead upon the bed. Captain Sherman
being notified had the body taken of and placed
in vault, where it awaits the recognition of his
friends From papers found in his possession it was
ascertained that he was from Winchester Mass
where brother of his resides The immediate cause
of his death did not transpire.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS OF Col. DAHLGRES-
The remains of this gallant and meritorious officer
arrived in this city last evening about half-past
O'Clock, via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from ASH
ington. The body was Immediately conveyed under
military escort to the depot of the Philadelphia Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad, and thence taken
to Philadelphia. The escort under the command
Of Col John R. Edie and Lieut., Col. Saunders. and
consisted of detachments from the Sth United States
Infantry and the LIST regiment of Hancock's Corps
headed by the band of the Sth Infantry. The body
will lie in state in Philadelphia for some time, after
which it will be inferred in the old Dahlgren bury
ing ground in Delaware.
FIRE ALARM.-The alarm of fire yesterday about
II O'Clock caused by the burning out of sooty
chimney on Charles street, one door from Saratoga
No damage was sustained The fire department wa.
on hand but happily its services were not required
DIsABLED.-The brig j. Thrasher was spoken on
the 18th instant by the bark Ella in latitude $40 4O
longitude 1872 TO- totally dismasted. The Captain
expected to be able shortly to get her to this port
which she was hound from New York
Reported for the Daily Commercially
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 1865
Court of Appeals of Ma,vland-Octo6er Term, 1866
No. q, Special Doeket.-Richard ,Hardesty ant
Others vs. John d. Laldeford and others an appea
from an order of the Circuit Court for Prince George
County, setting in Equity, refusing to grant an IN
junction against the Officers of Registration, tn