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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10
Wilmington & Nor. r. r.

Wilmington s. Nor. r. K.
TIMETABLE IN EFFECT, NOV. ~, ~
Trains lsAvo Wilmington (FreA,h Stress
Station) fer B. & o. Junction, Moutohaaiu
Winterhurn, Guyencourt. arAnogus, Qossnrs
Chadd . Ford Junction, Pocopson, West Chestss
Emhi eeville Nor tonville, Costssvllle and inter
nsdiats stations, daily exce'st Sunday, at IN
a IN. 2.l5,i anil 62v p. IN. Sundays only a'3W
q. M. 2. Is and 1 p. III.
intermediate stations. daily except Sunday
at. 20 q. EQ. q Is and 50Jp. IN Sundays only 81
sos q. m, Is and 2, IN.
For JoRuna Birdsboro. Reading and tute p
mediate stations. daily except Sunday at ~
a. m, and 2l5p IN Sundays onlyat S.0SN =
and l5p, 10.
A q MCAUSLAND, Superintendent
BOWNESS BRIGGS Gen. Pass. Asans
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10
fish. oysters and Clans

The best the finest ookiua and the most
durable Piano made ia the Ludwig Piano
Store 5l5 Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10

DO right this year; buy your homo
Ludwig Piano. Nothing better. Store 5l5
Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10
A Sure Cure

Simms " hite Pulmonic Balsan is at
sure cure for the grippe. 618 King stree
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10

e1EN. OVSIeTS anu CIHIHS.
Tho freshest and largest measure at
Eighth and Jefferson streets, and Tenth
and Kirkwood. Phones 300. A. II. Aims.
cow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10

Volunteers Tribute to a Regular.
Savannah, Ca. May ia striktne
tribute from the volunteer priygtes =
a regular army officer was noted hdua
yesterday afternoon in the presentatiaa
to Colonel Letcher Hardeman, Of The
Sixth Missouri, of a magnificent sword
by the privates of his command. Col
onei Hardeman is a captain In tie
Tenth cavalry. which rank he reas-
sumes upon the muster out of his resi-
ment today. No commanding oficss
was permitted to contribute cent To-
ward the cost Of the sword COlonsl
Hardeman was at first unpopular, ~
cause of his strictness In disciplins,
but as time passed and the regiments
sick list was kept down and its bill II
fare kept up the men changed thar
opinion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10
ATTENTION, BREEDERS.
HALE BROTHER OF

Christmas Gift, Race Record lis Z
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10

Why Suffer- Treatment
! !: i J.
OH Approval. No instihl-
AoNA ton on earth treats debility
ANENA in men as we do. Results
>bVkk\ sure. Method so rapid ne
FWEE send on credit. Pay for 1t or
NKNk return appliance and RENE.
dies at our expense, Little
wa Nv book, Complete Manhood"
sent sealed, free. Address
EHiE MEDICAL CO.. BUFFALO. NY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-10

Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street. for
Wilmington (exprsss). $50. In 7.25, go
80, A0l, AL. sos, 6.al. $50. 8.1, SIS 73l.
lilo. Ills p. M. aud 1905 night.
Accommodation. s34. 780. 8la 1915 q.
M. LIB, SIG. A03. 444, $50. 625 1888, 1908 and
l1.38 p. IN.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
ONE OF THE TOUCHES OF NATURE.

An amusing incident occurred recently In Brook
lyn streetcar that was crowded with Christmas
shoppers A sweet faced little woman OF middle age
was standing at the front door OF the car. When
the car reached the corner at which she wished 10
aight she opened the door In front OF her and said
in low. umd tone;
Driver. driver"
As the motorman did not appear to hear she said
in the same tone. but with an evidence OF ner-
vousness the car did not slacken in speed:
Say. halo! hallo"
The motornan remained unresponsive but tho
car stopped and the passengers who had over
heard the little wOman's efforts all smiled as she
alighted Before the apple checked motoTman
closed the door after her he put his face In the
aperture and said with accent that smacked OF
German: "She fought vas telephone"
II not for several blocks that order
stored 10 that end Of the
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AT LORD & TAYLOR's. BROADWAY AM
TWENTIETH-ST

Such cases and cases OF pretty frivohues as are
70 be found at Lord & Taylor's! The Frehch llaho'
for photographs and miniatures are IN an uhiihas-
Unable variety OF shapes and decorations. They are
gilt bronze enamelled, ieweled. They are rouhu'
oval square obong They are made to hold one
or two pictures The taste that could not be sul'eo
in the array must be exacting to an unpardonaoie
degree In the same department are miniatures
decorated by hand from historic models In the art
galleries and collections Of Europe and Limoges
enamel reproductions Of famous pictures that are
beautiful and artistic in every way
There are fine and dainty Vienna clocks, some
of them with "time passing in sparkling hours
on a dial encirced by rhinestones. The range OF
style may be inferred from the range OF price,
which begins at IS cents and ends at sl25
There are silver fancies of many descriptions
and for so many uses that one wonders that any
examples are left unsold. The collection Of silver
mounted ebony for desk and dressing table is
complete to the tinest detail ana oners unlimited
The leather fancy articles are extremely good
this year. Boudor and travelling clock cases pho
tograph and calendar mountings, glove ana hano,
kerchief boxes are some Of the convenient and
practical forms taken by red blue and black
The nchus. jabots and barbs Of Iace and and the the
dainty made up pieces OF W fHrns
hints for many buyers. and the handkeTchlet De de-
eminent contains everything from the fine linen
handkerchief for 2a cents 70 the exquisite duchesse
lace at S5 more If one chooses.
the fashionable fringed ties, both in Stirring" and
wide ribbon and velvet Some Of the velvet ties
have richly embossed flower designs. In many
cases there IS belt TO match the tie. as the
latest mode prescrbes.
Satin fringed sashes have returned with the
barb, hchu and other bygone fashions; They are
three four yards long and worn folded twice
around the waist and tied at the side in knot,
the ends falling TO the hem Of the skirt. This, OF
course, is for home and evening wear
In the mems department shown dressing
gowns from 50 95 to sS In price bathrobes smoking
Jackets, neckwear. gloves and handkerchiefs: The
popular smoking Jacket is Of matelasse, although
many Of the newer double faced cloth sold
For men and women are the handsome umbrellas
ornate severe In style, may prefer but all
modish in the highest degree.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
PROCESS OF BEING MADE BEAUTIFUL

mo wonder that Stella NJ is beautiful and
dainty and aristocratic looking TO her finger tps!"
exclaimed one OF her ntirnates rather enviously.
81 was rea1ing the other day about the elaborate
care the Roman women bestowed upon their per-
sons, ard it reminded me Of Stella. Not that she
fuses about herself she does not prink. we
call H. half so much as l. who have TO do every
thing myself. II is her money that does 1t.
Take. for instance her hair Every one says
how lovely II IS OF course 1t is nice hair to begin
with. II is soft. inclined TO be wavy II helped A
little and OF pretty. bright brown. but any num-
ber OF US have good hair. Tho superiority OF
hers lies in the beautiful that is bestowed
upon 1t. once week specialist comes to make
1t beautiful All Stella has to do is TO take a book
and read while he works at It He washes It, puts
some mysterious something into the water that
perfumes II with ever so slight an odor OF voleta
and makes II naturally curly by process Of
his own Then he dresses 1t in the most becoming
manner; which her maid has learned 10 do well
as the hair specialist.
For this she pays $40 a week, but the conse-
quence Is that her hair Is always exquisitey neat
this. OF course, being the highest ART In the
mean time she sits there. as | say. and cultvares
her mind by reading. No wonder that she looks
so sweet, ana uncopscous. when she knows that
ing.
with her complexion II is the same thing A
woman SKIN specialist takes care OF her face neck
and arms wonder how long she would keep that
10 tnt surface by skful manipulation and tha
stlnnulatlng essence which Ia secret for which
Nine. y gets fabulous price. Her hands and her
feet are also especially attended TO- her ngure Ia
heIped py the most perfectly made corsets that
can be Invented, and, TO cap the climax sba a
sowned oy the best ssrtorial artsta In the world.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS.
LET THEM HAVE THEIR OWN DINNER AND
THE "GROWN-UPS' THEIRS.

LET THEM HAVE THEIR OWN DINNER AND
THE "GROWN-UPS" THEIRS.
-cnudren should not be subjected 70 the strain
n, s,ttne through the long Christmas dinner. says
the Mothers Journal" ut is nothing they can en-
10Y. and usually there is much that they shouid
not eat and It is apt to come late In the day, Whe
the children should either be in bed or preparing for
IT, II Is much better for almost all concerned 70
have the children have their Christmas dinner IN
the nursery at about O'clock
"The table should be carefully set with fresh
spotless tabecoth. In the centre have smaii
growing plant and a flower laid Mt each cover In
arranging the table be you have chairs or the
right height for the table. well as for their oc-
cupanta You need a strong. steady table. In max
ing out your bin Of fare be careful that there Is
nothing that even the youngest cannot with I'M
punity eat ! will submit menu for children OF
from four TO eight years that ought not TO disagree
with them Even II IL Is Christmas, do not change
the rule by letting them eat between meals, candy
or ANYTHING else. Do spoil Christmas TOT your
children by letting them eat whenever they iee IN
clined TO. There is no surer way OF making thein
cross and unhappy"
MENU
Of tomato
Roast turkey without dressing or gravy.
Baked potatoes. Boiled sweet potatoes.
Macaroni with cream sauce.
Cranberry sauce.
Cup custard. Plgnolas
Creamed
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AT JOHN CATTNACHs, NO. 80 WEST THIRTY
FOURTH-ST

Another OF the old business houses Is John Gait
nachs. founded in 1885 at Wa-st. and Broadway,
but now on West Thirty-fourth-st. Everything
conceivable IN Trunks and vaises is made here.
The special production this year Is trunk mod
elled after the famous Paris "Vuitton," with I'M
ported trimmings. A peculiarly light strong and
durable trunk for foreign travel is called the
continental" The basket trunks, covered with
enamelled duck, are growing IN favor constantly
These have sole leather bindings that add greatly
to their durability. -,
Hat trunks for women are made IN a style orgl-
nal with the house and contain several improve
ments on the ordinary hat trunk. Hat cases for
men made to hold three. four or five hats are ex-
tremely handsome. -,
Trunks and travelling 10 order are a
speciality with this house. and number are now
being made for Christmas presents. one VIII cost
S900 when complete Small and large handbags
Tor women and men embrace every novelty and
Improvement.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
WORK OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
A MEMBER TELLS WHAT THE ORGANIZATION
HOPES TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PERSONS INTEREsTED-LIsT

HOPES TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PERSONS INTEREsTED-IsT
OF NEW OFFICERS.
A. the annual meeting of the George Washington
Memorial Association held in Washington last week
Il WAS brought out In the reports that New o'A
State leads In number OF members having ionr nun
dred on the roll as charter members
The report OF the National treasurer MIS- FRANK
Northrop OF this city. submitted. showing that
the association had added to the contingent ana
building funds specifically for the year 1888 s6OiO
The recording secretary's report gives the ac-
cesson OF new members for 1899 voted on and ac-
cepted for this year as 4s2. Several pledges have
been made OF s1ooo each for the purpose of estab-
lishing a guarantee endowment fund for the ad-
ministration building 5000 having been pieugeu
during the last few weeks.
Mrs l.. d. VI. Sweat. OF Maine was chosen presl-
dent by acclamation and the following omcers we,s
elected by ballot: Vice-presidents, Mrs ArcnibaId
Hopkins OF Washington. ID. c.; Mrs. washington
A. Roeblng, Mrs. Henry X. Mallory and MIS-
Frank Northrop. OF New-York; Mrs Lawrence Max
well. jr, OF Ohio Miss Elizabeth T. King, OF Mary
land, and Mrs. William Tod Helmuth, OF New
York
The trustees are Mrs Phebe Hearst OF California:
Mrs Calvin s. Brice of Ohio; Mrs. Henry II. Adams,
OF Connecticut; Mrs. William T. Carter, OF Penn
syvania; Mrs Leslie c. Wead. OF Massachusetts
and Mrs. John L. Routt OF Colorado.
Mrs Susannah r. Page, of New-York Is the re-
cording secretary; Mrs Arthur Elkins Lee, of West
Virginia, corresponding secretary. and Charles j..
Bell, of Washington, d. c., National treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
FASHION &EAkCY

brown as II nature had deliberately mace W
harmonic with every complexion
The various stock collars have the chic ana ihu
viduality that characterize everything mace ior
th,s house The stock collars seem less stiil IMAM
elsewhere one Of the prettiest has long. square
ends with drawn work and applique lace euseS,
some have hand embroidered flowers In na'urai
bues: some are fringed in novel fashion, with 'no
color OF the silk introduced in the knots or 'he
white fringe. -
Needlework foreign and domestic plays a con-
spicuous part In the holiday symphony. Charming
seta for tea table show combinations OF the Mex
icen drawn work with point dArabe, CIun!,
renaissance and other laces. ringer DoWl anu ~
eherhet glass doilies seem fitted for FAIRIES use III
tbejr evnusiteness Sofa pillows OF satin nave app
nlIoue ~ lace in floral designs, or rlch mowers
heavily embroidered hand decorated. .
In foreign embroideries are lovely examples oI
Persian Chinese Japanese and turkish WORK IN ~
scarfs wall hangings and shawls. on satin, sls
Ga creme The color combinations are many anu
beoutifil The squares Of yellow satin with plack
ennhroiGery and heavy white silk embroidered III
eod bullion with touches of color discreetly INTRO
duced are especially sumptuous. 1he orders IoI
many of these were given a year ago. ana tne ldct
that they have only just arrived helps 10 convey
nm idea OF the perfection OF the work displayed.
Tmbrelas of peculiarly handsome designs. mana,
kerchiefs of the most attractive description. anu
gloves also making this firms hohday uis-
play,
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AT EDWARD RIDLEY g. SONS, GRAND. All
LEN AND ORCHARD SITS.

The lower East Side still holds the old house Of
Ridley" which has conducted business on the
same spot for nearly fifty years 1t has kept pace
with modern methods, however, and the Christmas
display is large and attractive. The notable de-
partments are the fancy toilet articles in sterling
silver sofa cushions in extremely pretty array cal
endars and thermometers in artistic mountings.
gold pens and pencils. writing desk fittings In
silver, and countless dainty articles suitable for
gifts
The toy department ills the large basement.
Dolls large and small. with tonted and kid bodies,
limited numbers Rocking horses with real hair.
grocery stores, business wagons OF every descrlp-
ton Kitchens with actual stoves, battleships.
sweepers that can do good service in the hands Of
a wee "girlie" are only a few OF the countless
delights OF the great toy shop.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
THE QUEENS FIRST DOLL DINNER SCI
From The London New

From The London News.
A pretty story respecting the Queens first visit
to Bristol, sixty-nine years ago. Is told appar-
emily good authority. With her mother she entered
a china shop In High-st to buy a dolls dinner
vice. The one that captvated her fancy too
dear for her childish purse, but, In spite OF early
lessons OF economy. she still wished TO purchase IT,
Thereupon consultation took place between her
and her mother, ending ia a triumph for tho
young Princess. the Duchess of Kent consentrg to
lend her the amount wanted until her next allow
ance should be due. Our future Queen carried OF
the precious tea set with great Joy. The shop was
Kept by Miss Elizabeth Hing, Quaker woman. q
relative OF whom 10 responsible Tor the story.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
TO Buy THE CLIFF DWELLINGS.

Mrs. Virginia McClurg has succeeded In her ef-
forts TO get tangible plan by which Colorado
clubwomen may possess the cliff dwellings. The
committee OF which she is chairman now asks that
cubwomen tax themselves 8 cents apiece to raise
the sum necessary TO carry out this undertaking
Other womeD-for there are a few OF the ''un-
dubbed" yet eXtant who have a personal pride In
their State-may send their quarters also Mrs
McClurgs address is No. 6l9 North Cascade ave
Colorado Springs. Wealthy individuals who have
more than quarter 10 spare will not be ruthlessly
spurned, and oven II the decimal should be placed
after the figures, instead of before them, MIRA Nc
Clurg will bear the news with becoming fortituds.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
WILL AID. RED CROSS WORK.

A good deal Of interest is expressed by club
women Of this and other cities Of the United States
I'm the American Committee to Aid Red Cross Work
I'm the South African War The committee wns
formed in order TO afford way OF sending the gifts
of American people in a proper manner.
All moneys contributed will 90 through the
Netherlands Red Cross. The committee las de-
clined the numerous offers of doctors and nurses
who have volunteered TO go to the front, because
the securing OF such helpers Is not In its province
Two ambulances have been sent by the Neither
lands Red Cross, to Pretoria the other to tho
Orange Free State
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AT ARNOLD. CONSTABLE & CO.'S BROAD
WAY AND NINETEENTH-s ST,

Daintness, beauty and novelty compose the
chord on which the Christmas song at Arnold Con-
stable & Co.'S is based The prettest thing ever
seen in neckwear is their down "tippet"-a
soft fluffy, comfortable collarette with high collar
Just the thing TO put ones shoulders at opera
or ball. II Is all swans down and chiffon. with
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
CHRISTMAS LEGENDS or ANNALS.

Some say that gainst that season comes
Wherein olir Saviours birth is celebrated
The bird OF dawning singeth all night long;
And then they say no spirit can walk abroad;
The nights wholesome; then planets strike,
No fairy takes. witch hath power to charm:
So halowed and so gracious is the time
-(Shakespeare.
THAT the cock crowed all night long Decem-
ber "a to scare away wicked spirits believed
long ago" says "Our Animal Friends" "On that
night nothing bad could happen to any one: one
was even unhappy because did mischief
fairies and witches alike prevented from
working harm. tiny child might toddle along in
the streets In safety at the darkest hour OF that
holy night Shakespeare calls the cock the bird OF
dawning. because you know It never fails to
crow at daybreak. The legend. then, has the added
beauty that the bird of dawnng' heard
through all the hours OF the night before the dawn
OF the Christian era.
Another poetica legend is still popular among
some simple hearted country folk OF Old England
In parts OF Devon and Cornwall to-day the people
will tell you that at midnight OF Christmas Eve
the cattle fall to their knees in adoration as they
did at the birth OF Christ in the stable of Bethe-
hem. In olden days poor beast that might often
be thoughtessly abused was comforted at least
once year. and. while you may think that little
such kndnesses were surely steps In the right d.
rection
charities OF Chrstmas and New Years TO the lower
animals. Robert Burns himself refers to that
practice In his Aud Farmers Address to His Mare
W hen giving the marc an extra feed OF corn tho
morning or the New Year, her master says:
"A guild New Year wish thee Magglel
Hae there's a ripp 20 thy aud baggeT
The sun enters the sign OF Capricornus or the
Goat, on December e. Aegorically this means
that the climbs upward from the shortest days
OF the year until 1t reaches the highest altitude OF
the summer solstice on June q. or that alegory
Spenser says
And after him came next the chill December
Yet he through merry feasting which he made
And great bonhres. did not the cold remember;
His Saviour's birth his mind 80 much did glad.
Upon shaggy bearded goat he road
The Christmas legends OF animals are not many
put they are not generally known TO the girls and
boys or me present century, and they most GER
taniy teach that even those superstitons which in
sisted upon the practice OF kindness To beasts as
part OF the Christmas holiday celebration prepared
the way Tor the nobler and daily prevention OF
cruelty 70 animals. which IN one OF tha greatest
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AT ERR1co BROTHERS. NO. $50 BROADWAY

Who that takes his walks abroad in the neighbor-
hood ~ Union Square has not stopped at the "lta-
ian art store of Errico Brothers, just ABOVE
seventeenth-st., In Broadway? 1t is one OF the
most fascinating windowa in all the length OK
Broadway and testiies eloquently that the ltailan
nature is as deeply artistic as when Italy gave art
its masters -, .-.,.a .o
Brilliance and originality mark the ceramics SO
rrofuselv displayed The F1orentine vases, tall and
graceful, with raised flowers clambering over the
sides: the mirrors in beautiful frames OF the same
work or Of gilt in elaborate rococo designs, the
marbles original or reproducing antique statues h.
playing diminutive dice checkers or dominosi the
bronzes the canoes chaste and classical-al are
exquisite in their perfection.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
GIFT TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Catholic women are interested in the monastery
which Mary Anderson De Navarro has built at
New-Alba y, Ind, memorial to her uncle, who
was a Franciscan priest. The monastery stands
upon estate OF 400 acres and is frame structure
two stories and a half high and about sixty feet
long 1t is occupied by Franciscan monks, who
cultivate the soil and make cearings in the virgin
forest and underbrush that still great part
of the farm. The brothers do all the housework.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
HOTEL FOR POOR WOMEN IN LONDON

Considerable comment has been occasioned among
women interested in phianthropic work IN tas
city by the recent gift to Sir Richard Tarrant o.
$500 600 for hotel for poor women In Loneon. in'
money was contributed by an American who %
sires that his name shall be unknown. The Ssp%
will build one house holding five hundred women
Any woman who pay eighty cents week M
will be taken The institution, II ~
pected, will be sef-supporting
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17
AV Apt STUDENTS CLUB.

The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art StudentS Cub
is a popular rendezvous of young women os me
various art schools. The clubrooms at Grace
House. No. so2 Broadway. are open daily from ~
a. m. until 10 D. M, and tea is served from until
9 o.cIock Women students who strangers In
New-York are especially invited on Monday after.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

s.,,u wander that tho world calls her lovely, & -,
course II she were not good looking 10 1eg'nh h, il
co ,hIs care could not make her beautiful out II
aaaortainIy ao Enhances her natural advantages nun
dredfold"
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

a barrel, a broken chair and two back supports
made out OF ash. The slaves were fastened on the
latter with antique nails. and formed the back
the round top. the seat and the front legs new
crosspeces being procured from the broken chair
The whole was scrapcd, stained and polished to
lnnlfafn old oak
New-York tribune., 1899-12-17

protection. II is faced with sable. Charms ~ lss
fects can be produced by the same modei ss s
extensive materials Persian lamb cloth pss h
trimmed with inexpensive FUR, or velour Khan
used for the body Of the pelerine with As"
for the trimming. -, ,,stlur
To make this pelerine for woman OF eve.
size will require fve-eighths or yard ot =, con-
trasting material the same width. The eps pSb basl
No 1865 is cut in sizes for a "a. 81 and a. i"''
measure. A