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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
BEAUTIFUL BOXES.
They Are Made OF Glass and Designed For
Gloves and handkerchief.

tuey are mt1ue OF UIhss anu Des1gned For
Gloves and Handkerchiefs.
Glass boxes bound together with rib
bon are not new as Christmas gifts, but
the latest variation in the milk glass,
as it is called, is at once a novelty and
an excellent thing. 1t can be found at
most dealers in artists supplies and can
be ordered in any size A pretty gift
consists of two boxes, one square and
one oblong, for handkerchiefs and
gloves. The bottom of each should be
heavy cardboard neatly covered and
tufted with scented wadding on the in
fer side:-' The sides, eiids and cover are
all Of the glass. The edges of each piece
are bound with satin ribbon, which is
simply stretched tight and secured fast
at each corner. The four sides are
strongly overhanded to the bottom of
the box, but are joined to one another
at the corners only. The cover is attach
ed at two corners, and to all four are
sewed small ribbon bows. On the glass
is painted some suitable floral subject,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
ETCHED LEATHER MEMORANDUM BOOK.

ETCHED LEATHER MEMORANDUM BOOK.
this is done, cut strips of leather one
quarter Of an inch wide. Stand the
spools Of silk on one disk, lay the other
upon the top, and with the strips lace
the spools back and forth firmly into
place. If the work is carefully done,
the thread or silk can be wound off with
ease.
The memorandum book is even more
simple to make and is trif1e that any
friend would be glad to receive. The
size may be anything that is preferred,
but small book that can easily be car
ried is suggested as best for the purpose.
Whatever it may be, select soft ooze
leather in dark green or golden brown,
and cut and fold it into shape. Line the
whole neatly with soft silk, and at the
back introduce q narrow ribbon, the
ends Of which paste fast between the
leather and the silk. At the outer edge
paste three loops in the same way, the
center one on one side, the two end ones
on the other. Then, when the paste is
dry, etch the design. The ooze leather
is not only extremely handsome, but
easy to handle, and if no better tool be
at hand we'll sharpened slate pencil
can be heated and used with good effect.
When the decoration is finished, fold
sheets Of note paper to the correct size,
slip them under the ribbon and small
pencil into the loops. The little book
will be extremely tasteful, and great
convenience as we'll.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
This VIII Be Acceptable.

If you want to give girl friend a
useful gift, send her glove member
Buy q ring-which may be Of rubber,
wood, silver, or an ordinary bone ring
will answer-sew pieces of narrow rib
bon at different parts Of this ring, let
ting them hang down short distance
from the ring. To the first one attach a
pair of little scissors, to the next heart
shaped needle book, on the third sill
yer finger-to put in tho finger Of the
glove while mending and can be bought
at a jewelry store-and to the last rib
bon braided strand Of different color
ed cottons. Right here let me give you
q pointer-never use silk to mend kid
gloves, but cotton always Silk cuts
the kid, and your glove does not stay
mended much longer than you are doing
the work.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
MATCH HOLDER.

tion running down on the sandpaper
and also within the tiny cumbersome
for matches and the other for their
burned ends:-which are tied on with
yellow ribbon. To insure the integrity
and strength Of the ribbons in holding
the tumblers in place they are passed
through Sits in the linen before it is
pasted on the board. Tiny yellow flow
ers are painted on the tumblers. A brass
ring covered with silk crochet is secured
at the top by loop of linen, which is
held by glue. A very thin piece Of card
board covered with white paper forms
the back, covering all seams neatly and
giving workmanlike finish to the gift.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A Hand.om. Homemade rableo,oth,

To make handsome cloth for small
round table take yard Of chamois skin
cut square and fringe the edge all
around by cutting the skin in strips
Upon the center first sketch and then
paint clusters of dogwood blossoms in
their natural delicate purple tint and
cut out the intervening spaces so as to
throw the flowers into bold relief, a
narrow band Of purple heading the
fringe. You have no idea what q rick
effect is thus produced.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
Useful to Any Un o.

Cut two round pieces of cardboard,
about three inches in diameter; cover
each one of them with piece Of linen
for the outside. on which has been en-
broidered monogram, some forgetme-
nots, or favorite quotation, and deli
cate shade Of silk on the other, or in
side Fasten together at each side by
strong stitches. Then making two bows
Of narrow ribbon, the color Of the en-
broidery silk used, and a long loop, put
the two bows on to hide where the
pieces are joined together, leaving the
loop to hang up by, and you have a
whisk broom holder.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
ECCLESIASTICAL EMBRoIDERIEs.

ECCLESIASTICAL EMBROIDERIES.
best color for Christmas use The fol-
lowing is an itemized list Of the requi.
sites for such cloth:
Four yards gold bullion fringe ............ 45
Two yards white linen lining .............. 60
One-half yard gold tissue .................. 95
rive yarus ....'....''...'......... w
Two skeins Jap gold thread. ............... 80
One spool yellow sewing silk. 06
iOuai u
The lace is special sort. to be had
the Japanese gold thread must be bought
Of an importer Of eastern goods First
measure and cut the cotelean by the
altar it is proposed to decorate, bearing
in mind that every section must be cut
absolutely square, Gut paper pattern
Of the crosses, alpha and omega, to be
used in decorating the upper and lower
hanging, called the super and frontal.
BY the pattern cut the crosses, etc., in
gold tissue, handling it very gingerly,
else it will quickly fray out. Tack one
Of the tissue crosses on to the frontal and
begin to outline it with the Japanese
gold thread. This thread must be sewed
on skillfully with the fine yellow sew
ing silk.
When all the figures are applied, with
couple of irons. not too hot, press the
whole frontal and super, on the wrong
side, of course. The linen lining may
now be sewed on, whipping it neatly to
the satin all around. and then the two
pieces IRE READY for The fffhge. This
must be set on three inches above the
lower edge Of the frontal, SO that it
hangs on and not below it. In deco
rating the super of course apply the It's
sue figures as on the frontal, but sew
the bullion fringe on the super's edge
The drawing shows where the lace is
used in ornamenting the sides Of the
frontal in what are called orphreys. APP
ply the lace as the design indicates,
using ordinary sewing silk for the pur-
nose.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
ETCHED LEATHER WORK.
Some Novel and Attractive Gifts Easily
Male by Clever Women.

Some Novel and Attractive Gifts Easily
Male by Clever Women.
In home handiwork etched leather
offers the virtues of novelty, fashion
and ease of accomplishment Selection
may be made for Christmas gifts from
veritable host of designs, and If one
has any knack at all with the pencil
many charming trifies can be made
with very little outlay of money and
almost no technical knowledge. The one
thing necessary is care combined with
precision of touch.
There can be no pressing or changing.
A line once burned in must remain, but
a very little practice will enable one to
do pretty, simple things with no better
implement than short iron poker
sharpened to point. The regular etch-
ing tool is, of course, more convenient
to handle and can be made to do more
expansive work. But where the outlay
of So seems big compared to the trifling
W ork to be done, the poker can be SUBJ
stitutod and with success.
To make spool holder use sole leath-
er, but not of the heaviest sort 1t can
be purchased at any shop where findings
are sold. Cut two disks, each large
enough to allow of placing 10 spools
round the edge. Arrange the spools on
one and mark where they stand. Then.
with a shoemaker's punch, make holes
exactly over the center of each spool.
Lay the first disk on the second and
make corresponding holes in it: then
etc6 OF each any design preferred. When
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A BUREAU SCARF.
It Is a Handsome Present and Will Stand
the Ordeal of Washing.

It Is q Handsome Present and Will Stand
the Ordeal of Washing.
So many pretty and effective things
utilized as Christmas gifts spoil in the
laundering that it is boon to find a
bureau scarf that is decorative and will
also stand the necessary cleansing. A
very satisfactory one of the sort can be
made from plain cream colored scrim,
and, in spite Of its homely material, is
extremely attractive when finished. The
original of the model shown was made
by woman clever in such things and
has not a material in its make up that
will not stand soap and water perfectly
well.
To make one like or similar to it Sc
iect good quality plain scrim and hem
stitch the edge. Then several inches
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
Chin BapR

For the individual addicted to chip
requiring games is a sort of poker chip
bags. Make three bags of butchers"
linen, about 8 inches by 2, and embroid-
or on each one in different colored wash
silks round spots in imitation of the
chips contained in each bag. Join tho
three bags together by stout silk cord.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
For Your Musical Friend.

A handy article for musical friend
is a music rest, to be used for keeping
music in place. Take three-quarters Of
a yard of three inch ribbon, fold and
overwhip the edges. Fringe the ends
and fill with sand. Paint few bars Of
music upon it, and about three inches
from each end tie with narrow ribbon.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
Almost q Necessity.

The button hook has grown to be
such an elaborate and costly article that
it has now case of its own instead of
lying about anywhere ON anybody's
dressing table. This case can be made
from the tops of worn evening gloves.
On the outside may be traced, ION but
tons I'm bent, and though but crook,
for buttons I'm willing to serve as q
hook" The insides of these cases are
lined with tufted satin.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A sERvIcEABLE BUREAU SCARF.

a SEhNlCEAbLE BUREAU sCAhr.
within the stitching have the pattern
stamped and work it in long and short
stitch with old gold silk, outlining the
entire design with gold tinsel cord.
Between the border and the hem couch
On the tinsel cord in the simple manner
indicated: when all the work is done,
the scarf will be found extremely effect
i've, and, what is better from practical
standpoint, will launder like a pocket
handkerchief and without more dam
age. So long as the scrim endures the
colors and the gold will hold and every
cleansing will make it new.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A HOUSEWIFE.

senoe of the genuine article the bachelor
will be delighted to have the imitation
at hand when buttons come off or clothes
rip The housewife may be made Of
bronze leather, of kid, Of linen, of cre-
tonne or Of silk for the outside, which
is all in one piece. The writer would
advise a stiff interlining and a lining
of some durable material. On the large
fly ribbon or tape furnishes place for
scissors, etc. above this is long cush-
ion with slip for thimble ind rest
ing upon this spool of silk AID one Of
thread both white and black, fastened
by ribbons run through them and stitch
ed at the ends. The two or :er ends are
shaped with cardboard and the edges
are bound with ribbon. The fastening
is effected by means of a button and
loop. If plain linen is used, mono
gram may be embroidered on the out
side
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
HANDSOME MATCH HOLDER

A Little Gift That Is Inexpensive, but
Useful Most Anywhere.
This convenient match holder is IN
usually ornamental and more graceful
in design than similar holders. A very
thin piece of board, 8 inches long by 6
deep, is covered with tan colored linen,
and across the bottom a inch band of
sandpaper, exactly matching the linen
in shade, is pasted. A spray Of yellow
roses is painted ON the linen, the decora-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18

sign has a top
made Of cotton
and covered with
brown velvet to
represent a cat
tail. The leaves
are of crinoline,
covered with sat
in, and the stem
is Of coarse wire,
also covered with
rib bon. T. h o
leaves can be
bought for a PEN
ny or two at any
store and will
cost less than
ribbon for cover
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
now to Make a Fire Screen.

An attractive as we'll as very useful
gift is fire screen. The frame is made
Of pieces Of wood plainly painted in
white. Where the pieces cross they are
cut away little with penknife and q
tiny nail put through them, the final
fastening being fine silk cord. The GEN.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
For the Open Crate Fire.

Somebody may want to make wood
box to present to a friend whose open
fire makes an excuse for that sort of
thing. This can be manufactured with
very little trouble by any one who en-.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
THE TIMES
Goes into the best homes

Goes into the best homes
in Shiawassee county and its
contents are carefully read by
an intelligent class of readers.
the use of its advertising col
umns convinces advertisers O.
this fact.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
NOVEL PlNCUSHlONS.

Ono Resembles n Cattail and Another -
Pea Pod.
A pincushion is by no means a new
gift. but it always seems TO fill want
no matter where it goes. One novel de-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18

joys slight acquaintance with carpen-
ter's tools. It may be made either Of
pine covered with blue denim and orna-
mented with brass nails, or of oak with
borders of sheet iron and wrought iron
hinges.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
FIRE SCREEN.

ter is a piece of brown denim, the de-
sign being done in water oolors. It can
be replaced by any other transferred by
means of tracing paper. The sides are
of pink silk gathered on a bar of wood,
brass veneered, and pink brows are
placed on the central from top and bot
tom
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A Pretty Lamp Shade.

To make a pretty umbrella shade for
q tall lamp cover the frame with some
silky material, like fine sateen. Then
cover the whole by draping yard lengths
in white or light blue china silk, finish
ed with putting at the top and edged
with fall Of deep lace.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A NightgoMn Case.

A woman who is expert with her
needle may please brother or woman
friend by presenting either Of them
with robe de mutt case of handsome
design.
This case is made of coarse white lin
en-, the lilies being embroidered in a
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
A ROBE DE NUT CASE.

A ROBE DE NUT CASE.
greenish white silk and the leaves in
shaded green. The edges, including the
lap, are embroidered in green. 1t would
be equally pretty if monogram re-
ulaced the leaves in tho left hand corner.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-12-18
THE BACHELORS FRIEND.

How t. Construct q Housewife" That
Will Please q Single Man.
The heart of q bachelor who is afar
from home and friends may be made
glad by the presentation of simple
housewife" or bachelors companion.
This article is by no means so helpful or
attractive as real wife, but in the alb
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10
THEY NEEDED CLERKS.
Congressman viii Keep Them
During the Recess.
THE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED.

The Finy-scrond Congress only Al
lowed Members 500 .rcr Month for
Clerk Hire During the session. but
Now They WIN Receive ray For Nv
cry Month In the Year.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-By vote Of
100 10 los the members Of the house
yesterday voted themselves Sloo q
month for clerk hire during the recess
Of congress. The Fifty-sccond con-
gress passed a resolution that the Nom
bcrs could only draw 800 month for
clerk hire during the session Of con-
gress.
The resolution was amended 20 rs 20
except members who were chairnen Of
committees having annual clerks.
An analysis Of the vote shows that
ia Republicans, 10 Democrats and /
silvcrite voted for il, aud 90 Republic
ans, IS Democrats and Populist voted
against Il.
A bill was passed TO appropriate s5OOo
for the deportation Of the Canada rcfu-
gee Cree Indians from the state Of Mon.
tana There arr about 500 Of these In
dians. They have been IN Montana
since the close Of the Ricl rebellion.
The pension bills were taken up and
passed.
The house adjourned until Monday.
The river and harbor bin was com
plcied in the senate with the exception
Of the item FOR a deep sea harbor ON the
Pacific coast. This aroused keen oppo
sition. the two California senators op
posing the proposed contract apprupria
ton Of S3.09S. 900 for harhor at Santa
Monica bay, ON the ground that Il h q
project fostcrcd by the Southern Pacific
as against public sentiment and the
recommendations Of two boards Of army
engineers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

Just received, another lot Of London
purple In small packages, lot killing
potato bugs. NJ. II. James. li2
The following causes are now pend
ing on the district court docket Of Rob-
ertson county: For murder, 10; theft,
Il assault 10 murder, Z; misdemeancr,
1 burglary, 4; bgamy, J; robbery, p
assault TO rob, ]; rape, !; forgery, ]: in
cest. u embezzlement, ?; perjury, l.
FraEklin Texan.
Buy YOU a buggy, phseton or any
kind Of vehicle you need. Stock COM
plete. Prices cheap. 10 TABOR.
l49
The propo i,ion OF Alderman Tabo,
to place a park south Of the city hall,
has everything to recommend Il, and
we hope the council at iis next meeting
will put the proposition through. Such
park, set with Bermuda grass aud
trees, would be not only beautiful, but
comparatively inexpensive and would
relieve the monoiony Of sandy streets
greatly.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

CLEVELAND, May 0.-Bishop Winch
called the general Methodist conference
20 order this morning, and but few
members were present G. Louthcr Of
the Southw - Kansas Conference, intro
ducod a resolution donouncng the usa
Of tobacco In the preamble aud then
recommended the members 20 ahsolut,
ahstenancc ana recommended all sun.
day school superintendent and Epworth
league presidents b. forbidden the rs,
Of tobacco. Il was referred 20 the com
mittee on the state Of church. Another
move was made 10 bring the no. thcu
and southern Mcthodists together, and
will be pushed % a vote.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10
The NEWS IN BRIEF.

A rcceivor has been appointed for the
New Mexico Mining company. II owns
valuable lands in Santa Fecounty, Now
Mexico.
senator Dubois Of Idaho has sent a
letter to Tho Evening Mail at Boise do.
claring he viii not support the Ropub.
lican nominee for president unless he IL
n free silver man.
A man boarded Colonel Fordycc'spri.
yate car a. Pine Bluff, Ark. and de-
manded $1,000 He refused 70 leave and
was arrested.
Charles Bryan and wife were arrested
1t Moborly. No, charged with having
killed their infant. lts remains were
found ia a pond.
Al Wishhurn. Ms. an electric bur.
eiai aaam Enabled , banker 10 organize
n posse |asN to4IUuIIH II.I., ...,|l..... A., i.
hauk. ~ uInt H4HH1I1
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

vious that telegraphy, bookkeeping and
slenography come well under the first
act quoted above, a. they are calculated
ITO promote the liberal and practical
education OF the indus rial classes In
the several pursuits and professions Of
life II seems that any intelligent
person might easily Sc that te'egraphy,
bookkeeping and shorthand are nitdc
consonance with the second act qto cd
above, as they are economic sciences,
with special reference TO their applica.
tons in the industries Of life and TO the
facilities for such instru I on"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

ST LoUIs, May 9.-Charlos Botsai
mate 81 the steamer Libby Congcr, wa,
fined 800 in the United States district
court iur assauliing Jacob Kron on
board his boat April g. Botsai has been
mp before the court before on similar
charges. and Judge Adams is said e
have declared that the next time IN,
thing occurred he would send Bolsi :,
Jail for Eve years.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

Lecture for the Battle Abbey
of The south.


of The south.
The gallant ex.Confederate Gen. T.
L. Rosser, spoke at the Opera House
last night for the benefit Of the pro-
posed Battle Abbey Of the South, the
plan for which has been fully explain.
cd in The Eagle heretofore.
Camp J. b. Robertson U. G. V. met
vt the courthouse at O'Clock aud after
passing some resolutions and eleelirg
Or. Clothier chaplain, marched TO the
depot, preceded 10 the College band,
aud extended a royal welcome to the
distinguished visitor, who was driven
to the Exchange hotel. Chaplain Go
thier extended a welcome to Gen. RIOS.
ser ia behalf Of the camp and the city,
aud the latter responded In a brief and
feeling acknowledgment aud shook
hands warmly with the veterans pres
ent.
Gen. Rosser's addre last night wa a
magnificent tribute to the soldier and
was warmly received by the large audi
ence present
The ladies who have worked so faith
fully for the success Of the entertain.
men' deserve the greatest credit Cor
their untiring devotion TO the noble
cause, aud Il Is highly appropriate that
the Battle Abbey shall be partly dedi-
Gated % southern womanhood.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10
Why Two Standards?

All the gentleman Of Bryan are in.
yiied TO the opera houss at 3 80 p. IN.
Sunday, MAY 10Th. This is 10 the In.
terest Of every man In Bryan. Nothing
will be said that the most refined lady
could object to. Hoping TO meet every
thinking man OF Bryan, ] am, yours foI
the right, JACK HALEY,
The Converted Jailer.
Admission free.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

SANTA BARBARA, MAY 0.-It Is MOI
likely that the hattlcship Oregon viii
arrive here for her trial trip until Tues
day or wednesday, although expected
Monday The course will be- over the 30
milerangei instead Of the old government
40-mile course. The course has been care
fully surveyed aud Is considered th,
choicest and most available spot on th,
Atlantic or Pacific coast.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10
Tho CINCINNATI Esplo.lon.

CINCINNATI, May a.-worlmen 10 fai
have removed most Of the wroclng,
from the buildings destroyed by the ex
plosion ON Monday night. Il is appar
emit that there are no more bodies 20 b,
found. The death list win probably no
main az ~, although several persons or,
Nnf missing.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

ARcoLA, Ills, May 1.-The Lapcart,
circus met with an accident NJ Kemp
Ills. six miles east Of here, in which 4
number Of the employees suffered sever,
injuries. The train was running at q
high rate Of speed when the engineer
observed n horse which had got wodgcj
in cattle guard. In attempting to stoI
the train the engineer applied the an
brakes 40 suddenly that the occupant,
worn thrown In ovorr dirnctlnn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-10

SEDAIIA, May a-The Prohibition
state convention finished It's business
yesterday by nominating the state tick.
et The platform contains the usual
declaration in favor Of prohibition and
declares for an income tax and govern.
ment ownership Of railroads. The fnan.
cial plank reads; The money Of the
country, whether gold, silver or paper,
should be issued by the general govern.
ment only and in sufficient quantity e
meet the demands Of business aud nc
individual or corporation should BE- al.
lowed TO make any profit through lis is.
sue all money should be a legal tender
for the payment Of all debts, public and
private.