Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-07-07
The Stephens City Star.
Our Correspondent in the Qua
ker CITY.

Emile Zola and the Bon Marche-A
Great american Riuo5-A U,s1uer-
sal Won't Supplied at Wanamaker's
Goods and Gossip Ia Mode.
Rapid transit is an agent prolific of
many things Just ninety minutes
from New York to Philadelphia
Quick work Half an hour later I
was seated in the cozy drawing room
of mine host and hostess of the Ptilo-
dezphia Times. The Times, by the
by, is special institution of this time
honored city. A perfect structure,
nobly planned, a corps of editors who
would do credit to any country-a CO.
terie of bright spirits whose Journal
istic labors have rendered this indie
pendent organ power in all circles.
Speaking from literary standpoint
reminds me to mention en- PEASANT, that
Zola's commercial novel (Petersons,
publishers), has struck the keynote of
popular favor. Previous efforts of this
powerful author, perhaps because of
certain unorthodox proclivities have
fallen fiat, but this is go Yet is it
an undisguised fact that this, his in
Irritable rortraitures of the Bomhea~
DIES DANES might have been drawn
from Wanamaker's grand opening of
midsummer styles. The triumph is
the subtlest thing imaginable. A
hundred lines of goods, each and all
arranged with view to scenic effects,
each section and department structur-
ally and organically sufficient unto it.
self, yet seemingly indispensable ap
pendice to the wonderful perfect whole
"a problematcal result, which is like
unto nothing else Gin heaven or earth,
or the waters under the earth, a tow
ering splendor of fancies and fabrics
indescribable. One finds everything
in the line of materials from the soft
est null to the richest silks and velvets.
oACHEMIRE MARGUERITE.
Genoa, always famous for its velvets, has
has produced a silk called the Cashemire
Marguerite, which according to Demorests
Monthly Magazine, a standard authority on
such points, is taking precekence of foreign
brands. 1t is of medium weight, with
beautiful finish and durable color and does
not crack or grow gray with wear. 1t is
immensely popular in Europe, and cannot
fail to supply want long felt in this coun-
try, in securing good and handsome grade
of goods at a reasonable price.
The Nonpareil Velveteens introduced last
wear have, according to the Bon Ton, be-
come a standard fabric of fashion in Paris
as well as in America They are being I'M
anmously adopted by Mr.. Wannamaker's
buyers for seaside wear, made up stylishly,
tho quality at So per yard is equal to the
best imported fabrics at $40. The fibre,
though soft and supple, is strong as iron -
The broche fabric of this brand is one of
the seasons novelties, and comes in all the
fine and fashionable shades. The velvet
figure is woven in, not stamped, and their
beauty continues to the end. The genuine
article has the word "Nonpareil" stamped
on every yard, so that no mistake need oc-
cur in the ordering-even without a sample.
BEAUTIFUL ToILETTEs.
Concerning styles on disply, must say
that irrespective of fabric or combination
the MODESTO symmetry of all garments is
in measure perfect The imported designs
are of course exquisite. No one will deny
that Paris leads the fashions of the world,
vet many of the rare toiettes which grace
the far famed fetes of Philadelphia, Wash
ington and the watering places are worn by
lovely patrons of the Grand Depot, and are
especially designed and executed by Wanna
makers modistes.
With view to convenience and ecOno-
my they keep on hand hundreds of suits of
every class for every possible occasion, and
it would seem as if the prices asked barely
cover the cost of material used in making,
which is always excellent of its kind, and
the sewing, is neatly and tastefully execu-
ted, as are all garments made by this house.
Only an accurate measure is required IN
fitting out purchasers from distance, and
they are always ready to furnish estimates
and sample fabrics, and give gratuitous in
4ormation concerning styles, whether par
ties purchase or not.
Such consideration on the part of a dealer
possessing the unlimited facilities OF MI.
Wanamaker is a real benefaction.
A potent and powerful lever in the forces
brought to bear is the fact set forth in the
preface of. the comprehensive catalogue of
goods and prices sent on application to out
of town purchasers that goods will be eX-
changed or money refunded if upon inspec-
tion they should prove unsatisfactory.
The obvious fairness of this proposition
and the conscientious scrupulousness with
which it is adhered to in all cases, has taken
the public en- masse by STERN. A path thus
paved with palpable and undertaking JUS
.tice becomes plain between dealer and pur
chaser Patron and provisionaire inevita
bly become friends. 1t is the transatlantic
transaction rcenacted under the vauted
archways of it's great American rival. The
romance of Mouret and tile fair Demise re-
told with some noteworthy additions, and
judicious seasoning of Quaker sentiments
"a la mode.
What wonder that Mr. Wanamaker gath
ers his patrons from every town and hamlet
throughout the country. His method OF
manipulating buyers has surely and steadily
brought far-lying States and Territories
into the arena of the home trade, and with
satisfying results
Other firms too are famous for their con-
ception and the meritorious emphasis with
which certain mammoth enterprises are ex-
ecutcd. Sharpless Il Sons-an old and hon
ored house-have this year instituted a no
vel method of advertising goods especially
adapted to meet each seasons necessities.
In the Spring they announced bargain
sales, not only of the standard goods, but
of novelties as well, in every department
throughout the immense establishment, Mil |
linery, Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Black and
Colored Silks, Upholstery, and other inclu
sive lines, the list containing some fifty va
rieties of goods, at much lower prices than
such articles were ever before offered.
They are now making preparations for a
grand display of summer goods, and the
announcement of the days set apart for
these great sales will be made in conjunc-
ton with complete and comprehensive