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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-07

w ANTED-occupants for furnished or
f, w unrurDIshed rooins with or without
board Address Il this Office. nl7.sGts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-07

LrYsI LiitLilso,., =, r. - Doe. 80 Dot. ,.,J
il pnmOnd Brauati are ,h9 Best. ,S@r, h",a'."
- Take other. Send A., StaiIA tT rlfurEATsI Ectf
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-07

TlNOR RENr-Large room 29xj1 feet sult.
IL able for carpenter shop ll3 West street.
Apply to Frazer Il CO., 100 King ST. fa5-tt
1IN0R RENT-Furnlshed or unfurnished
il rooms mt 1907 X ing street. jlBt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-07

WTANTED--To buy u milk route, horse
! w and wagon. N. u. Cor Third and Con
nell street, In2s.lJt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

4 tame wildcat from the northern MIN
nesota woods has been sent 10 Mr.. Main
isOn of III Randolph street. The cat
which is as large as a goOd-sized bulldog
and. according 20 the claims OF lbs proud
owner. could whip an even dozen of those
iron iawed beasts In ass many minutes, %
as dOcile as a little kitten.
The thing was captured when so small
its eyes had hardly opened by Trapper
James Wilson. whose log cabin Is situat-
ed in the wilds of the Minnesota woods
surrounding Sturgeon Lake and he train
ed 1t for thirteen months. feeding II on
cooked beef. milk. and bread, ana to-
day. in its new Chicago home. IL plays
about the Office in amusing gentleness.
stands eravey In the window gazing with
wondering eyes out upon the street with
its multitude OF horses and wagons, or
starts in It's brIsker moods on wild ca
reer Of leaping about the office. a jump
OF a seven-foot partition is not quite the
limit OF it's endeavors. and "A spring OF ten
OF eleven feet from the top OF desk q
a distant stack Of boxes. landing without
causing the pile to topple over, Is one OF
It's feats.-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

There may be a few exemplary indi-
vlduas belonging to a forehand race Of
people now nearly extinct who lay in
their stock Of Christmas presents before
the last fortnight. but there are enough
OF their inproyident brethren to share
one another's misery by crowding every
shop in the city until breathing spaces
are as scarce as pure air to breathe. And
these miserable procrastnators ara not
mere sight-soers who have come 20 look
on--nobody would do that a second time
after encOuntcring the first crush. ON
the contrary they are in desperate earn
est. and no. being able 10 get near the
counter without fierce struggle they
buy recklessiy the first thing they see
which can possibly be construed into AN
Acceptable gift for anybody. There is no
time or opportunity to debate upon 50
suitability to any particular individual
IN general way. one buys something
that viii DO for either Mary or John.
according as II is used for pin tray or
an ash receiver There needs no argu-
mcnt 10 show that this is all mis-directcd
generosity as well as transgression Of
all resolutions for economy.
a fellow feeling with a phlnathroplcl
desire 10 help those who are wallowine
in tho mingled m're Of desperation and
extravaganza prompted the writer TO 20
the rounds % the shODs before the usual
eleventh hour to see what new tempta-
lions the willy vendor OF Christmas gift.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
NII HDOuf The
WOIn0nOf Fashion.
Home-Made Fur and Velvet Colarettes
Collars That Do Not Match Their
Coats Christmas Skating Costume.

grey generally is great taVorlte with
the Understandable. \ very nand-
some gray cloth jacket deliberately en-
broidered was considered correctly nm
ished and very Frenchy with its cerise
velvet collar Of the Medici flare.
a coat collar. as may De gathered
from the preceding description, need
not be- of the same material as the
coat proper. one OF the most elaborate
wraps | have seen o. what might be
called a blouse Newmarket The entire
wrap consists Of the finest Of Persian
unborn" lamb. The upper portion is
pouchcd I'm front. and is also double
breasted. IL has jewelled girdle and
the buttons are set with large. imita-
ton xthysts-uncut, Of course. II is
the collar. however. which / wish TO
emphasize is an extremely convenient
Arrangement for almost any kind Of
wrap. For 30 is merely a pleated ruff
Of amethyst hucd taffeta which stands
out like any Mcdci collar and gives
cuite as good an effect. The run was
double one frill being slightly wider
than the other. and both were bound
with velvet IN a deeper hue. Last year
coat would lend itself 10 such treat
ment. very easily. and be made 10 serve
nicely for ones second best wrap.
Another device in the way Of re-mak-
ing cid collarettcs Is one which has
actually been employed by young
woman who is az once ingenious ana
economical Last summer she had
brand new, black wool grenadine suit
made over green silk, and pleated
chiffon cape 10 match. The wool grena-
dine looks and IL sufficiently warm for
a winter dress. but OF course the chif-
ION cape would be a little gauZy for
cold weather The present fashion OF
putting lace and fur together indiscrim-
inateiv came 20 her aid. and with the
ten dollars which she had saved to-
wards the purchase Of a winter gown
she bought enough Persian lamb 10
form a yoke and an outer layer for the
Medici collar The inner layer. next the
face. was green velvet. Upon this
yoke she hung the body OF the cape
made partly OF the wool grenadlne-
with its hounces OF green silk and chif-
ION exactly as they were last summer.
She Is now waiting for Christmas 10
bring her the Persian lamb muf which
would naturally 90 with II. for the
green feather and a'grettes have al
ready been transferred from the lace
hat ~ last summer 10 the velvet one
OF the present season-adding only
some folds OF new chiffon and an edge
OF futed mousselne around the brim.
Fur edges are so plentiful that one
hardly remembers 10 mention them in
the description OF dress
A skating costume Is never complete
without its fur edges around neck and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Beehive Tape
MeaSures

The bee hive
tape measure IS
just what lbs name
indicates - a. bco-
hive with a SPRING
tape moa uro 100
side 10 costs tWgl
ty-hyc cents
Tobacco jars in
the form of an
old shoe with a.
mouse running iu-
20 a. hole in tho
toe. sell at the rate
of twenty-five cents
for the small ones
and seventy five
for the large ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

ing" This device can be bought in any
colors for eighty-hve cents. but one could
make it in a halliday or in a couple OF
evenings.
A laundry tablet consisted Of a satin
covered and padded card about ten inches
high and eight wide. and was made -
stand up like an easel 10y means 81 "a card
prop at the back on the face. the names
Of the various articles Of underwear in "a
gontleman's wardrobe We're printed I'm
aiIt letters. and after them the figures
from one 10 ten-no gentleman according
70 this criterion. being allowed over ton
~ any single article. Black headed pins
were used 10 mark the number ~ each
class Of articles sent and down in the
right hand corner IS nm oiiigy of the Nom
goian who is supposed 10 receive them.
with his sign "Washoo Done beside him.
ENGAGEMENT TABLET
An engagement tablet 20 hang on the
wall beside ones secretary is "a large.
rectangular denim-covered card. with n
calendar I'm the center. and little. Square
boxes SGT ono above the other o. '7clr
side marked Monday. Tuesday Wednes-
day. etc. not however. including sun
day-one IS supposed 10 know and rc-
member the only proper thing - do on
sunday without reminders. ~ nc bot
Tom are two more boxes marked respect
yolv notes" and cards" into tho Va
-ious compartments one drons n sin or
.frl 20 remind ono Of engagements or
-acessarv duties 20 be fulfilled upon the
d.v in whose box 'hey arc found
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

Thousands OF women and children went
10 Wanamaker's yesterday to see the
Christmas cat show that rs now IN prog
rrss there. The Dussies came an The way
from Maine. and comprised what D. said
TO have been the largest single shipment
ever made 10 New York Of hlgh-bred
mOusers. They We're purchased by DIT.
Wdnamaker expressly for the young pHl-
pie of Greater New York and Of PlIid-
delpha. The original happy family cone
sisted of 100 arIstOcratic members. IL was
divided after purchase, nifty being sent
10 Philadelphia the rest taking nrst-class
passage for this city. Although they were
bought in Maine on the cat farm at Wa
tervIlle. these pets represent the highest
type OF Massachusetts blue blood and re-
spectability being the product OF the
Walnut Ridge breeding farm. They were
sent 10 Maine as soon as they were old
The cats are Of all sizes and an types.
each possessing. however, the fluffy tail
and long silken fur of the AngOra family.
They are Of many cOlOrs. but mainly Jet
black snow white. tiger striped. Nal
as various hued as their beautiful coats,
being blue. pink. grey green and brilliant
black. The cats are exhibited in pairs
in large wire cages. deCked with pret 4
ribbons. About the necks Of the pets are
other ribbons. There is "a cat doctor in
constant att tendance upcn them. over the
cages hang innumerable cages OF singing
birds
or the entire collection the silver anne
thysts are thu bluest bloOded and are
the especial favorites Of the women folk.
They look like great fur NUNS and are OF
very gentle and anectiOnate disposition.
The idea OF a cat show Of this kind is a
decided nov altv I'm Metropolitan trade. TT
originated with the Philadelphia house.
said Manager ogden yesterday and was
i'm the nature OF an experiment. 10 has
made a hit. though. II we can Judge by
the popular interest 70 has attracted"
IL was stated that two of the Angoras,
a black and yellow ana white, haa nc,n
purchased FOR the Central Park 100. The
200 folks are 70 breed the pair and the
colors were selected especially 20 secure
a much desired hue Of coat-New YORK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

20 have all the necessary materials. or
course. one would not give less than
three. and half-dozen is not TO many,
because the average woman has several
wells 10 would to rather amusing 20 40
them up i'm "a candy box when giving
them. so as to comn'era the illusion.
PADDED DRESS HANGERS.
4 padded and pcrfumed dress hanger
marked SL2l is expensive ~ that price
hut &c would not take over % half hour 90
duplicate the article for qu1rter-the
price Of "a bare wire hanger with its pro-
iecf0ns for shoulders and sleeves and
its hook. one needs couple of pieces Of
pretty six from ESQ piece bag 10 stuff
with cotton and sachet powder for the
pads chat nre to eo over the wire shout
der pieces. and tho result 6 useful. sweet
smeillu- and -uliei entity ornamental.
PHOTOGRAPH HOLDERS.
tt is impossible u get through siege
Of proscnt-givng without making some
new sort of photograph holder. The
latest thing ia this fruitless form Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

amusement Is 10 construct a string OF
four cards. one each for the different
spots on playing cards. all covered win
satin ribbon in the college collors OF the
individual who Is 10 receive It. and tied
together with bows Of ribbon \ widh
ribbon runs through the backs OF all the
cards. and II Is through this that the tiny
photographs are inserted. Such thing
o. better suited as a gift from q young
woman to "A college admirer than a holder
for "a single photograph. as the latter
seems 10 imply the idea that there's only
oge girl IN the world for him a sugges-
ton not in good taste AS coming from the
girl herself The sentimental youth may
arrange the likenesses " his various
swcethcarts I'm these cards IN accordance
with his feelings towards them. The one
ne loves best will Of course 20 I'm the heart
card: the rich girl in the diamond card:
his athletic sweetheart in the club card 3.
and the poor. but worthy young lady will
be consigned To the spade card. on the
principle that she has 10 dig for a liv-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

has in store for those who wait. and to
make a list OF ARTICLES which folks or
limited incomes may trust themselves 10
examine even at peril Of buying.
Several Of the things on my list can
easily be made al home even al this late
date. and a few simple directions for
making them are added. although IL may
be al the risk Of spelling custom for the
rapaciOus merchant. ! will start with
cheap articles for these are tho most
universally useful
SACHET STICKS.
First then. are what the sdlcsCirl calls
"sachet sticks" They are eight inches
long. three-eighths Of an inch thick and
are covered with red and white striped So
tin so as 10 look exactly like sticks ~
candy. The cylinder which forms tho
basis for the satin Is merely an inch-wdc
strip Of cardboard. rolled mp and with
cotton and sachct powder. its use is tina
Of a stick upon which wells are rolled and
II you buy it Il costs ten cents. if you
make IT, it costs nothing for you arc sure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

sleeves and the bottom OF the skirt
An artist will hardly consent to draw
a picture of girl on skates without
the conventional band Of FUR To- Jorm
tho wavv lines that swirl out past her
ankles-and he Is right For Whatever
may be said i'm favor Of the plain skirt
COR ordinary occasions. the one with am
edge around the bottom Is far more
graceful for any sort Of rhythmic or
-waying movement such as that OF
cithr dancing or skating.
one Of the prettiest skating costumes
have seen Is made of a golden brown
cloth trimmed with mink The waist
is Of a fancy material figured IN a scroll
pattern II Is tight fitting and stands
high around the face with its fur-edged
collar At the shoulders is set a wide
brown cape which may Dee drawn
around the arms or allowed 20 ny back
in graceful lines as the skater skins
over the ice. There are practical pe0-
pie who will say that the cape is en-
tirely ont OF place for a skater on ac-
count OF the surface which 10 offers TO
the wind. but what does a pretty girl
care for that when she is conscious
that she Is making a graceful picture ON
the pond and when she knows that the
moment she grows tired there are a.
score OF practical admirers unhampered
by furbelows who would be eager 60
pull her against the wind with AN her
sails set ANNIE LAURIE WOODS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Satin Ribbon
Irvine Case.

a Irvine case IN
college colors con-
sists merely OF
four twO-inch satin
ribbons s G W G d
around q ball Of
twinc. with an eye
let at the bottom.
through W h / G h
passes the end Of
Irvine. a little Jap
onese doll. "A "dar-
key boy. or any
OF n cr ornament
may be perchcd
on top Of the ball
before the ribbon
is sewcd tight. and
serves to keep the
bah right side up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Suffered for Humanity.

The Secretary Of State has asked Con-
gress To make an appropriation in lndcm-
Indication of the OW ners and late master
Of the Swedish steamer Nicaragua. The
master of this ship took aboard at Blue
fields an American citizen as refugee ln
time of revolution 10 save the man ire
and landed him at Mobile. At this place
the ship was detained ia quarantine Tor
a long time. because she had aboard a
passenger from Blueheids. an infected
port. Meantime. her cargo Of fruit rotted
and was a total loss. and The master Of
the vessel was discharged because of the
loss resulting from his humane action.
The owners were sued 10y the chartcrefs
and were obliged To pay for the cargo.
The Secretary Of state does not name an
indemnity. but the claim amounts 20 10
tween 5000 and $7O00.-Washington POST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

OF all the large and hourishing New
York dry goods nous there is but one
which refuses TO turn ITSELF anHuaHy
into Christmas bazaar. All the resi-
have the general aspect 'l a thui'H ltil
from the beginning oi December TO th'
end. IL is only within tine li7l ie"
wears that merchants nave feii@ed
how great is the pront OF lhe lidue il
fancy nothinss for ,ne Mondays. iHo
manager of the church fair mas known
an about ever since she presided al the
decent table when she was "a smah girl
But the merchant has only begun 10
understand why his business was always
dull at Christmas. 81 first he made no
attempt 20 compete A the sale OF fancy
work and the only place 10 puy sucl
things has always boon me chuich
bazaar. This year how ever. legitimate
dry goods is hardly to De- seem ana
counters are filed with all sorts OF
handkerchief cases. ucn-wip. rs ana such
ike articles. the purchase OF Wnlcn is
likely 90 preclude the poss lD.hiy or huy
ing the things one needs ana should
buy al such places
The only kind of wearing apparel
that seems 10 Doe selling is that which Is
decked ont I'm hoHdar form 10 be used
as Christmas presents. fufs always
play an important part In ihis role.
They are sufficiently rieh M elegant
20 boz appropriate gifts from inose VINO
can afford them. Indeed nave seen
some fur garments which suggested
one Of the most economical or pres
cnts-say from one sister 20 anolntr
This IS. OF course. suprosine that there
is a strip or two of fur belonging TO the
family which is available for use In
the way + am about to suggest The
idea is taken from "a collareit" which
was eXh b.tcd in one ~ the iIoAu"ay
Windows The fur was chinchiila. aud
10 formed a very limited N.dlcl coiiar
with two tabs HANGING eight OF gen
inches below the chin. Inside me iur-
collar was another consisting OF cerise
velvet slashed an around In square
scallops with a lounce Of yellow lace
between IL and the fur. ana ialhns
slightly over the edge. More N me vel
low lace was gathered around me tAns'
and I'm the back below the collar were
some pieatings OF cerise velvet N'I"i
with yellow lace The mr. was nor over
three inches Wide in any one place ana
there was hardly a whole yard or II III
the collareite. By careful piecing' one
could make a very respectable wrap
for the neck for less than FIVE dollars
even supposing one had 10 buy oo,h
fur and velvet. Chinchilla fur' sum
ciently wide. can be bought for three
dollars a yard, and other furs quite as
pretty for such collarette sell ,or
less. The combination OF cerlse ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Chifloniere
Foil Of Pins
Among the choa.

Among the cheap
things is q pin
chinoniere made
of pasteboard in
the shape from
which 10 gets It's
name. The draw
ers are made 10
push out either
way. and upon the
end OF each one
is The picture OF
the particular kind
of pin contained
therein These cost
forty-fiyc cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Rope Bracelet
IN Silver.

IL you are look
ing for a bracelet
as "a Christmas
gift. the newest de
sign you can get
rs % heavy rope
done i'm silver tho
link chain is out
OF date. Bangles
OF every kind.
however. are flood
ing the market.
Hud every up-to
date girl expects
at least one for
Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Silver Bowl
for Combings

A hair receiver
for s1.9S is a sill
yer bowl. gilded
inside, having a
cover with a hole
in the centre
through which 10
drop the little rings
OF combings which
every woman In
Christendom rolls
over her fingers.
1t is a new device
81 this hair receiser
and the average
man will not make
a mistake in giving
IL TO the average
woman. who Will,
however, use her
O W n discretion
about what she
puts into Il. rs IL
makes "A good re-
ccptacle for any
ID urnt matches.
and a dozen other
things that do not
belong anywhere
In particular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Elephant
Ink Wei

An ink-weil with
pen tray com
blned Is made in
the form Of an Gle
plants head. The
top OF the head
covers the ink
well. and the trunk
reaches out 70 sup
port a hollow horn
which both form
a pen-rack and
has a receptacle
for pens and pen
ellis Inside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
TwoCunning
Pen Wipers.

Two Of the cutest
ucn-wipers / have
seen sell for fifty
cents each. one is a
dogs head done in
carved wood. with
a wooden rack be-
hind the head sup
porting q broom
shaped. b J a e k
brush wiper. and
a couple of projec-
lions at the base
to form "A pen
rack.
The other fifty
cent pen-wiper has
a Brownie sitting
under a toad-stool
with his feet on Il
lichon. The man
who could not
come I'm touch with
nature with such a
picture before him
does not deserve
such a Christmas
gift.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

Mumming was abolished in England by
an edici OF Henry VIII. in which heavy
nne and three months Imprisonment
were imposed on all persons who went
about the streets in masks or extrava-
giant attire. The reason for this edict.
was the fact that a plot TO murder the
king had been discovered. the conspira-
tors intending 10 take advantage OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Christmas Tree in England.

Christmas trees were unknown In
England until the reign Of Queen Vic
toria. After the present Prince OF Wales
had become three or four years old. Prince
Albert ornamented Christmas tree
for the amusement OF the infant prince.
The idea pleased the people; and as
Christmas trees were every year made a
feature Of court celebration, the fashion
soon spread among the English.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
. Good Luck
Chatelaine.

Another accept
able gift for a
young woman is a
four = leaf clover
chatelaine buckle.
Tiny crystals with
four leaf clovers
inside sell for fifty
and seventy = five
cents. They are
made to hang on a
chain OF the chate-
laine. Some Of
these came out last
year. but the
buckle Is new this
year. ana will be
very much in de-
mand.
New things TO
hang on the chate-
lane are always
a C. c e p I a bl e. A
smcllings-salts bot
tie i'm the form of
a silver acorn is
one of the novel
Ties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
The Nutshell
Powder Box.

A d @ vi c e of
which one sample
was sent over from
France something
more than "A year
ago, has been put
on the Christmas
market this sea-
son. II is a silver
walnut shell. made
To open with a
spring. Inside is a
mirror. which di-
Vides IL into two
compartments. one
OF which contains
a powder pun. the
other. a smelling
salts bottle. with
places for six pins
in a circle around
A.. This is made
O hang on the
-telaine. and is
the thing 10
give 10 your bl-
cycle girl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
New Leather
Hand Satchel

Leather h a n q
satchels with vel
vet tops fastening
with gate-clasps
are the newest
form OF this in
dispensable acces-
sorry 10 woman ;
comfort. They have
tiny purses on the
outside for car
fare. thus saving
the c o n d cto r
many A weary
hour Of waiting fol
his fare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Blotter With
Compartments

4 comprehensive
blotter with com
partments is this
years invention
IL is one of tirose
rocking chairs and
opens ith 70
spring. displaying
twp places for
stamps and an0th
or for pens ono
OF these with q
horn for a handle
costs $50. bur
there are cheaper
ones FOR 1915.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
level Case
and Mirror.

A silver jewel
case i'm the form
of "a basket with
a handle. has a re-
yolying mirror be-
tween the high
handle and the
basket beneath Ey
this mirror the
proud p0ssessor
may see 10 adjust
tnc dia m % % d
brooch which She
mast just taken
from the Jewel
case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19
Ducks Head
Umbrella.

The latest and
most appropriate
umbrella has "a
ducks head handle
significant OF the
fact hat the water
will run on tho
umbrella which la
It's back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

Christmas season disguise themselves
as mummers. and under pretense of
desire to entertain the king with their
songs and dances TO penetrate 10 the
court and fall upon him IN the midst Of
arrests were made. and the edict followed
scheme