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WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. T

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. I.
Mr.. EDITOR:
''At the Democratic ratification meet
ing in Wilmington, October 8, l.. Irving
Handy is reported as having used these
words rejecting on the record of one of
the nations most gallant soldiers, Cen
eral Shaftcr, viz: 'Shafter meyer shed
any blood,' but he shed gallons OF sweat
in front of Santiago. The first sentence
OF this expression covers broad scope
and has wide meaning. At the same
time it is decidedly reflective as to this
gallant soldier. The gentleman is either
absolutely ignorant as to the service Cen
eral Shafler has rendered to his country
or he has wilfully made misstatement.
1.-THE language used is of such charac-
ter as would not emanate from man
who entertained love for his country,
or for those who fought and shed their
blood in order that this Government
might have an existence, and thereby
made it possible for the gentleman to
occupy seat in Congress as Representa-
tive from the State OF Delaware.
"The reflection is unAmerican, un-
patriotic and undecidedly Spanish Ii
spirit, and does not become one who has
aspirations to represent the people of
Delaware. The gentleman has demon
strated on the floor of the lower House of
Congress his lack Of knowledge as to war.
The records prove it, and further, they
do not show evidence as to any great
ability as.to statecraft.
In view of all these facts it is to be
hoped that the people Of Delaware will
retire this gentleman to private life, in
order that he may be clothed once ag ain
in the garb of an humble citizen.
Herewith is partial record of Gen.
eral Skaters services to his country.
Contrast this with the reflective Ian.
guage on the part of Mr.. Handy and it
will be seen at once further comment is
needless.
civilian r. Shafter mustered into
service August %, 1851 as First Lieu
tenant, Company I, Seventh Michigan
Infantry Volunteers, was with regiment
in action at the Siege of Yorktown
battle of West Point, Va, Fair Oaks
Va, Peach Orchard, Va, Savage Station
Va, Glendale, Va. and Malvern Hill
Va.
''IIe was awarded medal OF honol
for most distinguished gallaDtry in ac
ton at the Battle of Fair Oaks, Va, Nav
81, 1862. This officer voluntarily tool
an active and gallant part in that battle
and remained in the field although
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wounded, until the close Of the engage
ment. He was taken prisoner at Thomp.
s0D Station. Tenn, March 5, 1853, and
promoted to Major-Lieutenant Colonel,
Nineteenth Michigan Infantry and
Colonel Seventeenth US. colored troops.
He was made Brevet Brigadier General
March IS, 1865, for gallant and meritori-
ous services during the war on recon-
lnendation of Major General Donaldson
and letter Of recommendation, accom-.
panied by commendatory Endorsements
Of Major-General Clinton B. Fisk and
w. B. Hazen, who stated that the
country has had but few as brave. gallant
and efficient officers as Colonel Shafter
and that he is one OF the most reliable
and best officers in the service.
''The commander Of brigade to which
Colonel Skaters regiment was attached
OF the battle of Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10
and 16, 1864, in his report mentioned
Colonel Shafter as follows: Colonel
Shafter, 18th, acquitted himself well, is
cool and brave, and a good disciplinarian;
and the Major-General in command in
same battle, in his report, speaks OF
Colonel Shafter as being most excel
lent officer, prompt, willing and intel.
ligent.
"This is the officer that Mr.. Handy
assails. His record speaks for itself.
No political influence made this record,
no sir, nothing cid but the brave un.
daunted courage of true American
soldier" An ex-Soldier,
THos A. d. HUTsoN,
No. 700 Poplar street, Wilmington, Del
Nov. 7, 1898.
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publications for which jerome B. Bell
stands sponsor.
"Chairman Neary had, however, a
very frequent fact to go upon on Satur-
day afternoon OF the registration. Tbs
Democrats of New Castle county spent
not less than $1,000 in the registration.
Every man registered cost them from
$3.50 to $500 each. Democrats were
given not only the dollar to register
with, but another dollar for their time
Some, who were very 'apathetic,' men
told that there would be more, even as
much as $500 on the day of election, if
they would register.
"A partial return in the part OF the
Republican watchers has implicated over
ninety Democratic workers through
out the county in the offense OF using
money.
Seventeen OF these implicated work.
ers had an aggregate of $540, according
to their own admissions, at various hours
during the day. They handled from $40
to $25 at a time, and when that fund
was exhausted returned to the distribut-
ing point for more.
''rhey perpetratcd the grossest and
most comprehensive violation of the Con-
stitution that was ever perpetrated by a
party organization short OF the shotgun
campaigns of their brethren OF the
South.
''The totals of money in Delaware
Democratic hands last week approxi-
mated $4,000. The corporations back OF
Senator Gray must have put up hand
somely.
'Mr. Gray is in Paris; but his agents
are here"
Here is another bit of infamous jour.
nalism for which he is responsible:
"The Farmers Bank at Georgetown is
holding worthless paper, upon which
money was raised to buy Democratic
votes for the last ten years"
Bell and Bancroft are class of them
selves. Alike as men and alike N
methods.
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OFFICIALS who VIII serve at the coming
election will do well to read Of the his
tory of the crimes of 1896 in New
Castle county.
Here are the names of the men who
we're convicted, and a heavy fine inn
posed in each case:
Edward A. Brandt, Third District,
Third Ward.
James +. Farley, Third District,
Twelfth Ward.
Thomas f. Martin, Fourth District,
Fourth Ward.
James T.. Draine, Fourth District,
Eighth Ward.
Albert Alberger, Sixth District,
Eighth Ward.
Michael I. Conway, Fourth District,
Tenth Ward.
MichaelA. Carroll, Second District,
Tenth Ward,
Hugh Wallace, Fourth District, Sec.
ond Ward.
Those who may be INCLINED to maneu.
yer with the returns or the ballots or
November s are not likely to be tlneC
by the Court.
The new constitution provides severe
punishment for election crimes.
There can be no crime committed
against the ballot when the election
officers are true to themselves, thei
country and their Sod. But to the ever
lasting glory of the State, be it said thu
Courts of Delaware, as now constituted
are absolutely beyond the reach Of al
completely in such crimes as those com
mittcd two years ago.
The Judges, each one and all of them
are above reproach. The high ideal 0
the Judges and Courts is to-day approved
and maintained by the Superior Court
OF Delaware.
Before this bar Of justice and this higl
court of law, let the bribe-gver and tn
bribe-taker be dragged and punishment
| meted out to them as shall be deemed
; wise by the Court.
Let every election officer take this t
, himself and if he is aware of any Grim
that is to be committed against the ballc
he will only be doing his sworn duty b
lodging information against all men VIII
: have any complcit, in such crimes.
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Soldiers Funeral.

The funeral OF William S. Pemberton,
a member of the First Delaware Volun-
teers. who died at st. Joseph's Hospital,
Philadelphia, on Saturday, will take
place tomorrow from his late home No.
4s2 East Sixth street. Services will be
held in st. Johns Episcopal Church by
Rev. George G. Hall. The interment
will be made at Riverview cemetery.
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Large Fleet Of Oyster Boats.

A large number of oystsr boats arrived
Yesterday from Delaware bay. The fleet
in all numbered about fifteen vessels.
They anchored at various points along
the river, principally at the wharves in
the vicinity of the Fourth street bridge.
Among the boats were the Tessie Deane,
Warren R. Miller, G. and H. Elmer,
James p Blain and William B. Stiles
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One OfOur Boys Ill.

William Bell, of Company G, First
Delaware Volunteers, is lying seriously
i'll at st. Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia,
with typhoid fever. His family learned
OF his sickness for the first time on Sum
day when the Third Battalion returned
home to be mustered out. Young Bell
resides at No. POI French street.
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bVJINEJJ OPPORTUNITY.

A rare chance for al active party with small
capital to invest to take an interest in and
management of one OF the best paying office
businesses in this section for an Eastern manu-
featuring concern. This is a business opening
that win stand the strictest investigation. No
trouble to answer questions. Address,
ACTIVE, SUN OFFICE.
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Ir had been hoped that Jerome B.
Bell would make some amend on Sun
day last for his unwarranted and out
rageous attack upon Hon. George Gray,
who is serving the nation abroad.
Here is one Of the many dastardly
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"The Farmers Bank at
Georgetown is holding
worthless paper,upon which
money was raised to buy
Democratic votes for the
last ten years." ."---JerOme B.
Bell, i'm the Sunday Star.
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Tuesday, November s, 1898.

GooD morning! Do you buy in Will
mington?
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OINp ITND For Agents and Travelling Men
MIN linn Sure sales. Prices right. Send
two 1c stamps for samples and
prices. W. L. Murlin, Neptune, Ohio.
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WANTED-By a man OF experience and
ability, place where he can earn living, book
keeping, Office work, &c. Salary nominal. Refer
emce furnished. Address y. q. SUN Office.
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Wy ANTED--POsITION AT ANYTHING BY
w q strong young man of 23. Address,
H. X. 4O6 West Front ST. Wilmington, Del.
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Situations or help adyer-
tisements In THE SUN Will
be rum for 20 cen . until
either have been secured
and ordered out.
SITUATION WANTED MALES.

WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, A
position as body or gear maker. Apply to Harry
Smith. COZ King street, city.
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INFORMATION wanted of Cornelius Sheehan,
son Of Patrick F., born AZ 1888 East 47th st., city;
Col; last heardfrom him in April, 1892, from
Denver; was going to Stockton, Cali; father and
mother dead; come home to John. Send any In.
Street. New York. Western papers please copy,
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If John Martin, who lef. the English navy
ship Bellerophon about 80 years ago, is still liv-
ing, his mother, Jane Martin (nee Branselll,
would like to hear from him. Communicate ~
letter with L. A., iA Rycrson ST.. Brooklyn, New
York.
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JOSEPH HUNNIS-A native of Russia, known
here as Joseph Ennis, is required to communi.
cate with his brother, Major F. Hunnis, St:
Petersburg, Russia, or the Consulate General OF
Russia "a State street New York.
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ACCOUNTANT DESIRES EMPLOY
ment to open, post and close books, pre-
pare trial balances, balance sheets and
statements books written up oeriodi-
cally, and temporary services offered at
small cost. ID, sun OFFICE.
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WANTED-John Jackson formerly butcher
III Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, England,
who many years ago went to America under the
years as cattle dealer III Kansas City. Jackson
lif aive), is now entitled to property III England.
Information to WILLIAM JACKSON ,brother),
THURsFiELD l. MEssITER Solicitors, Wsdnes.
bury, England.
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IF Frederic Richardson, late pro. cricketer,
marlborough, Motifs, England and Montreal,
New York, ne will be gladly received. Cuban
pa peTs please copy.
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INFORMATION wanted of Lillian De Muro
and heirs or Frank and John De Muro Address
EXECUTOR, 22G West l36th ST., New York City,
syracuse and Troy Papers please copy.
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A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
Awhere for The story Of the, Philippines" by
Murat IIastead, commissioned by the Govern
The book was written in army Camps at San
Francisco, Oh the Pacific with General Merritt,
in the hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in
the American trenches at Manila, in the insur-
Olympia with Dewey, and i'll the roar of the bat
tie at the fall of Manila. Bonanza for as ents.
Brimful of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot Large book. Low
brop all s rssRy "s nnoca war books 'tS oust ke fe
Address, +. 7. Barber, sec'y., 356 Dearborn st.
Chicago. Octl7-lmo
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WANTED-Robert Bruce Davidson, d son Of
he late David Davidson, Writer, Coupa,, Angus
scotland, or any OF his children, Address DAVID
DUNCAN u SON. Solicitors, Dundee Scotland.
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KNIGHT-lni0rmaton ted Of children OF
Mrs. Jane Knight, formerly residing in Brooklyn
Address WALTER COLLINS, 343 Washington
street, jersey CITY, n. j.
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MRS. ROBERT SCALES Wanted, information
regarding Mrs. Robert Scales whose husband
died in New York about eight years ago. After
her husbands death she was supposed to have
person knowing where she is, please write to r
LINDSAY, Parkhill, Ont, Canada. n
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TO the Baron Won Alvensleben, late Of Fifth
Avenue Hotel, corner of 2Srd st., and 9th ave.
New Yorki-You are particularly requested TO
communicate with J. D. B. Lewis Solicitor, 20
Bucklersbury, London Eng. Anyone knowing
the address and communicating the same will be
rewarded.
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HELP WANlED..-MALES.

YINWO GOOD Statesmen AND COLLECTORS
l. wanted also two handy men for inside work
Call after 10 O'Clock. -
Cos KING STREET.
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INFORMATION wanted concerning the
land, who left home in 1891 for Australia: any
information will be gratefully received by his
sister, Kate Hardy, l2OS Locust street. Philadel.
phia, Pa.
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II Theodore Hummel, OF Entigen, Operampt1 l
Horb, Wurtemberg, who left his home in M0ess-
ingen In February 1890, will communicate with
Post Office box 1888, New York, he will hear
Of something to his advantage. Information In
regard to him will be thankfully received.
Western papers please COPY
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SHOULD this meet the eye OF any of the rela.
Of stockport, England, MR. FREDERICK
BEARD will he pleased to see or hear from them.
Address British Steamship Energia, Market st.
wharf New York.
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WANTED-Agents for mo TAX ON
AGENTS." book contains twenty-siX decisions
of the highest courts in the land, showing that
agents, peddlcls, anctioneeIs and canvassers are
exempt from all special town taxes and license
fees; sells 10 every lawyer and city officials as
well as to agents themselves; SEND 25c fcr COM
plcte copy OF book and terms. THE sun, No. D.,
Randolph Building, Philadelphia.
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EUGENE SMITH, formerly OF Arena, Wis, last
head from in New York, employed in rCstau.
rant, will hear something to his interest by com.
DOdgeviIIe, Wis.
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WILL John Tregoning communicate with
HIRAM $. MAXIM, care Winslow 4 Lanier, n
Nassau st., New York. 7
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HENRY s. GRAY. Information wanted about
Henry s. cray, OF Toronto, last heard OF In sum.
mer Of 1888, when q bookkeeper with simonds
Mfg Co., Long Island City, and living at Ed.
wards Hotel, Greenpoint. Address CARTER,
HUGHES & DWIGHT, 96 Broadway, New York
City
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THE SENATORIAL CONTEST
Continued From Page One.

The vote in THE Suns senatorial
contest at II midnight stood as fol-
lows:
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WANTED-POSlTIO AS INSTkUC-
tor in private family by q young lady Of fine
morals and spiritual training and excellent edu-
cation and former school teacher of reputation.
Salary wanted Is small Address this office.
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MRS. GEORGE +. GORREN, formerly Of 83
West 45th St., will hear something to her advan-
tage in communicating with J. +. O., 1912
Broadway, New York
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WANTED The address of n Cameron, who
formerly lived in 18th st. Address STONE, l2O
Herald, New York
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SITUATION WANTED--fEMALES.

VOUNG LADY OF EXPERIENCE AND IN
i tegrity desires position in u business firm
Address L. M SUN OFFICE.
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MUNSO, Mrs. NJ. E.-Please communicate
personally or by letter with c. + MILLER. No. 8
I'd st., New York City. 8
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WILLIE PAUL ELO.-Important Send your
address to BLOOMIiART, Mount Vernon, MY
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JORDAN.-Relatives of William II. Jordan, d.
ceased, late of the State OF Indiana, may learn
something to their interest by addressing ATTOR-
NEYS, Box 22, Herald Downtown, New York
City Il
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WILL any heirs of William Gibbs, decease,y !,
who died in Phila1elphia, Pa on the 2M day
Of May, 1879, please communicate with r. II.
lNNES' ESD, 400 Walnut street. Philadelphia, PAT
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PERSONAL.

U5HER-Ms. RobTt Usher marie Antoinette)
piease pea send address 70 DuER, STRONG 4 JAR
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iy nap should be insisted on. II a child
IS generally wakefui during the night
shorten its sleeping hours during the day.
Rocking and walking to induce. sleep
is an extremely bad habit to form. Com
mence from the first day. Place the
baby in bed. see that the hands and feet
are warm. that there are no wrinkles in
clothing or bedding: dariren the room and
leave the child alone. II rarely takes
more than one or two nights to train an
infant into good habits of sleep
Playing with children and excitement
of any kind should be avoided, especially
just before bedtime. Shaking rattles or
anything else continually before n child.
constant amusement of any kind is all
very injurious, the mind being kept in a
state of incessant activity with no rest,
and paves the way TO nervous porstra-
ton Of the adult
"A certain amount o. crying is indIs-
pensable 10 healthy child-not fret
ful. worrying whine, but good. hearty
cry. A baby who has not strong cry is
IN serious condition. and must be made
to cry. otherwise the lungs collapse and
death results
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but the great green pearl was lost for
ever.
That was not, however, half as un-
canny an accident as befell Mrs. Whit
ney. to whose box one night a friend
brought in and introduced handsome
young Englishman. The good-looking
foreigner had seat behind his hostess,
and between one act he dwelt admir-
ingly on the beauty of the single string
of big pearls about her neck. He told
fascinating stories about going down
with a diver for pearls off Ceylon, and
eventually she unclasped her string and
gave 1t TO him to examine. He raved
over its perfection, and as the curtain
went up handed the gems back with
profuse thanks, at once gracefully TAX
ing his leave.
During the act Mrs Whitney held the
pearls in her hand. SO absorbed was she
in the scene and singers, but as the cur
tain dropped again she found to her hor-
ror that the slight moisture of her palm
had so dulled the surface of the gems that
| they were quite unrec0gnizable. 1t did
not take her very long to realize that the
affable stranger had eloped with her
treasures, having left behind clumsy du-
p.icate in the poorest wax imitation. The
friends hair grew almost white when ne
found his stalwaxt Enghshman had with
all ceierlty quitleu the opera mouse, ana
that he had been the innocent instrument
OF helping to rob Mrs. Whitney of her
most valued jewels.
This experience has not apparently cured
the women yet of obliging admiring
friends by taking OF and handing around
especially fine ornaments for closer in
spection. The first night this season in a
| partiere box, where famously handsome
and wealthy bride of the month SITS a
tragic disturbance arose in the middle of.
the second act. The bride had been in,
duced to hand one of her wedding pres
tents, perfect star sapphire. circled with
diamonds, to her sister-in-law, sitting IN
| the box with her. The sister-in-law was
i about to return the brooch when some one
of the many guests who between the acts
always fill this box asked to see the pin,
and so it passed from hand to hand. Az
tier ten minutes. perhaps. the bride asked
i for the PIN Nobody seemed to know who
| had It last; a great futter ensued women
shook their skirts, men ran their hands
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n handle made all of gold, exqusitely
enameled in opalescent effects and the
crook formed by an out-thrust serpents
head with diamond eyes, is one of the
new umbrellas that went for a Christmas
gift to handsome Mrs. Goelet.
The heads of greyhounds and does.
Black Forest boars, mild-faced Jersey
mixers with jeweled rings in their noses
are among the other extravagantly dear
and beautiful designs on umbrellas that
the smart woman carry tenderly in the
crooks of their elbows as If they We're
babies. To add to the sumptuous excel
lence OF these umbrellas their ferrules
are of gold, their silk cords and tasseis
have guards of gold set with stones, and
the light steel ribs are garnished with
French gilt. All the while only a good
grade of plain. black silk is stretched on
such magnificent frames, but that is a
small matter, since their owners consid-
er them far too precious to wear out in
the rain. -sse4ifl
To discourse on hats is to dwell chiefly
on the recent proneness of women 10 wear
small three-cornered affairs OF one color
of felt faced with another. For example,
a sweet peari-gray felt Will have its brlm
looped away from the face in 1aree places
and covered all on the underside with
warm shade of dahlia felt, then big
bow of dahlia velvet is set upon one side
with a turquoise heart, from which
springs n big black osprey. That Is the
sort of hat that youthful beauty wears
to its advantage while among the most
becoming possessions of young matrons
are bonnets made OF creamy lace In n
perfect cap-shape. showing wide winged
bow of velvet up in front. S3 3
The toques all of bird breasts hold their
own CALAMITY, and with demi-toilets it is
no longer uncommon TO see a stately fowl
with breast. head, wings and tail settled
down as II for comfortable nesting on a
woman's head. The head rears up finely.
with a black osprey tepknot and diamond
eyes, right over the brow, while the
feathered body completely covers the hair.
Unfortunately. these birds are dyed the
most unnatural tints of pale pink and
green and lilac, and thus all semblance of
nature is destroyed.
Quite as gay and somewhat more APP
propriate are the really lovely and huge
bonnets of blue, pink, white and black
gilded tulled. Women wear these when
going rounds of reception teas, and to
weddings or to opera matinees, il the lux
ury of a box is enjoyed. They are often
as big as Hindoo turbans and consist of
ropes and winds and bows and puffs of
tuIle, but spangles, large and small. are
powdered on until by gaslight an idea of
a fairy crown is conveyed. Pins with
spangle heads are used to hold them in
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the owner of the jewels first puts hers
on, and there she takes them off and
packs them away, before she puts her
nose out into the public corridors. With
bonded coachmen and the benevolent
care of opera house and safe deposit
vault officials You would think there
was next to no danger, but jewels are
slippery things. and in this opera. house
some notable gems have been lost in the
most mysterious manner
a curiously unhappy instance is re-
membered in society history concerning
Mrs. Willard Ward, whose rings are
quite splendid as rings can be. She
treasured, however, above all her other
gems. a solitaire green pearl, the only
perfect pearl of It's tint that ever came
to New York, and taking of her gloves
one evening to applaud with greater
comfort, she at once saw its setting
was empty. Down on the floor went
the gentlemen with her and her hus-
band, the box opener came in and took
even the carpet up. Folding the skirts
of her dress close about her. Mrs. Ward
went home and had the entire costume
ripped TO pieces over a sheet that night,