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points to recommend IT, and this. with all the
other lamps mentioned, can he found at almost
every store dealing in lamps. and also at the
FIRMS warerooms Nos % and 30 West broadway.
AT JAMES MCREERY & co.'s. BROADWAY
AND ELEVENTH-ST.
James McCreery & Co.'S two establishments are to
celebrate the coming week with their annual silk
SALE an item OF that will be hailed with In
terest by their large clientele and by the public gen.
orally for McCreerys name has become synonyme
for wonderful silks.
favored view Of of the attractive fabrics
reveals marvels of sken tissue beyond the reach or
accurate description.
tue this clearance" snow how stuffs really built of
the same material can vary. Everything that Is
worn, from the rich brocade to the gauZy midas.
will be included
II is said that nowadays nothing remains for
more than the passing moment, and the great
merchants seem 10 realize the truth Of the state
ment. Fashions shift almost with the wind. and the
wind must be followed sven in its lghtest move
ments. New colors are here. new weaves, new de-
signs but they must be removed from the looms and
st0rehouse prepare for the seasons to follow Ar
rangements for the mme date sale carried out
on a very large scale and the occasion will be one
that is Unprecedented in the silk world.
Europe has contributed largely TO the assortment,
while this firms Clifton silk mills have sent
out vast quantities of the finest products.
Even the uninitated that such an advan-
of much nerve and brain tissue: but 1t Is becoming
an acknowledged fact that the merchant Is monopo-
lizing the brains Of the present day.
An assortment Of beautiful French and domestic
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nament Of Jets and rhinestones Rosette puffs Of
black MORE ribbon trim the back and the right side
OF the brim. while the right side boasts some grace
tul black coQue feathers.
AT EDWARD MILLER & CO.'S, NOS. % AND
80 WEST BROADWAY.
Let there be light. and there was light, and
since then there have been thousands Of devices by
which man could encroach upon darkness In order
TO lengthen his wakeful hours. from the original
torch TO the incandescent bulb Of nowadays. The
light problem has always been one Of general HUI
man interest and always will be.
No firm has devoted more intelligent effort to the
solution Of this problem than Messrs. Edward
Miller & Co., whose speciaiies In lamps have an
international fame.
Constructed, as they are. upon novel but scen.
tfc principles. utilizing the largest amount OK
oxygen with the smallest amount Of wick and oil,
the Miller lamp affords the desirable feature Of
economy, together with graceful design and most
careful construction.
Fancy lamps suitable for wedding gifts are
feature of the moment. and among the more elab-
crate styles those of a glazed pottery in exact
imitation Of lockwood ware, and mounted with
gold. Royal Teplitz and Worcester are also used
FOR artistically shaped bowls mounted with goi
and in many cases stands Of onyx Bent glass
globes, in leaf shaped divisions corrected with gold
fligree work. the most popular for these hand
lamps, although the fluffy silk and lace con-
fections are still extensively used
and small chandeliers. holding from two to eight
lamps for differently sized rooms; side bracket s
hallway. and tiny lantern-like, affairs. with COW
cred globes. for cosey hooks and corners ,o,.a
fested during their ffty years of Manufacture.
instrument ." weight and an arched support rest
keeps the light from dazzling the PLAYERS eyes and
the light upon the sheet of music
The "s7'' Miller bicycle lamp has many good
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~ celebrated collection free exhibition will be
thoroughly appreciated. ,, -,
The collection includes The Conquerors by
Pierre Fritel; '"The Martyrdom OF st. Catherine
"Jhe Last Appeal and many other pictures us
truly artistic and celebrated.
Besides the treasures from the leading painters.
the exhibition embraces many priceless products OF
Goblin and other art looms-tapesirns that rival
the paintings themselves in color and effect
AT JOURNEAY e. BURNHAM's FI.ATBusH-
AVE. AND FULTON-sT.. BROOKLYN.
That most homelike OF stores. Journey Burn
hams, with its always distinguishablc excellence Oh
stock offers moro captivating attractions this sea-
son than anything short OF inspection can do JUS
tce to- and personal visit alone can explain their
popularity with the hest-dresscd women In Brook-
iyn-aud elsewhere. for that natter.
The attractions for the coming week are nuiner-
Gus indeed. First there will be n reduction sale or
plain dressgoods In fancy colors all new ana SUIT
able for travelling outing gowns: next there
will also be placed sale black iaffeta SILKS
and attractive the assor tment including many ex-
quiste French CONNECTIONS. as wei as the palmer
six styles for city use.
Jouvin et Gle new spring gloves are also on ex-
hibition and In the novelty department there are
many beautiful belts OF Russian enamel and jewels
together with the numerous other accessories
necessary TO the summer girls wardrobe.
The gown shown In the Journey x Burnham
sketch was made last week in their makins
dcpartment Ii is fashioned Of deep cream canvas
over silk and is trimmed with rcvers: buttons and
belt OF red silk dainty red silk SKIRT waist was
Gnished with a white collar. while white tie COM
pletcd the accessories.
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NEWS OF THE STORES.
RASTER WITH ITS GOWNS ELABORATE
IN DETAIL AND BRIGHT IN COLoRINo.
THE DESIRE FOR NEW wrAvEs. NEW CoMBINA-
TIoNs AND NEW FABRICS GAN NOW BIN

THE DESIRE FOR NEW wrAvEs. NEW CoMBINA-
TloNs AND NEW FABRICS GAN NOW BIZ
WHOLLY sATIsFTED.
On these radiant spring days. when the sky II
. syrnphony In blue and the sunlight is a golden
soo,, the glory OF Easter is born into the world.
~ nature smiles and clothes herself anew in vir.
.,r beauty and forest, field and meadow arc gleam-
inc with the hue Of the emerald and the sparkle
NJ the dewdrop There Is color everywhere and
the green and soft and tender blue and gold
bear messages Of Springs sweet coming TO all her
fr,enls and lovers, In the realm Of art this sea-
son tho imitation OF Nature seems TO have reached
the highest degree of perfection. and the thousand
ana one rich and dainty fabrics one sees In the
great drygoods stores reproduce every Imaginable
hue from the fairy tint Of tho pale rose petal to
the passionate spendor Of tho scarlet pomesranate
flower. This is surely true Of the silks that will be
placed sale at both the McCreery establishments
this week while B. Altman & Co. are making gor-
gcous gowns for private and stage wear; Edward
Miller d Co. are showing many new lamps for we'd
dins gifts and for summer homes. Mr.. Arnhem Is
delghtng the sterner sex with up-to-date clothing
that does not cost a small fortune to purchase;
Journeay Durham have new silks. cotton goods
and exclusive trimmings; l.. p. Hoander & Co.
have, usual. imported novelties in gowns and
wraps, and Wanamaker is pleasing art lovers with
all exhibition of paintings and tapestries
AT B. ALTMAN & CO s. NINETEENTH-sT AND
SIXTH-ANE.
Messrs B. Altman 6 Co.'S contributions to Miss
Hussells wardrobe in The Wedding Day deserve
special description and illustration artistic pro-
duc;ions In gowns. They are picturesque and his
torcaly correct in every detail. and while Miss
Russelis gowns may not be more beholden to her
figure than the artistic herself is 10 her raiment yet
they always share in interest with the fair
In the first act the audience is fascinated with a
md NV
ierial and a supreme but simple elegance OF cut.
The gown is Ia princesse, and Is fashioned Of deep
violet velvet. exquisitely braided with black silk
The sleeves snort and relieved with putting of
heavy cream satin extending from the top of the
arm the elbow. over this gown falls
graceful cloak OF the rich shade OF velvet and
The wearers hair has only half sunshine hidden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18
AN ART VILLAGE.

II will soon be time for those fortunate people
wbo spend their vacations at the Shinnecock Sum-
ner School Of Art 10 take their departure for their
beloved art village" situated on tic south side OF
Long Island midway between Shinnecock Hills and
southampton. The president and Instructor OF the
school Is William NJ Chase. who has classes there
every wear In cils water colors and pasels The
oh,ect NJ the school Is afford studonts-both
m,n and women-factiss for studying art In the
open air.
There are classes for beginners and classes for
those well advanced In their work. The prepare
tory Glars in elementary drawing Is under the
charge Of MICS Adelaide GIchr!st. Mr. Chase Mn
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wear the four-button sack coat suit OF fancy
chevlots are quite regle. new bicycle suit has
many good points TO recommend 1t. The trousers
arc finished with inside belt hidden by facing.
a narrow flap buttoning over the buckle and strap
for adjustment Another noteworthy feature are
the patent pockets. arranged SO that match, or
even small money. cannot fan out, though the
wearer should fall off his wheel
AT WANAMAKERs BROADWAY AND
TENTH-ST
Wanamaker has an attraction for this week that
Is quite as interesting the bargains the coun-
tiers though II is not for sale. and is. in fact al
most priceless 1t is Mr.. r. Wanamakers famous
collection of paintings. now first exposed for view
In New-York and worth many a mile OF journey TO
inspect.
Examples Of almost every school can be seen here
at the best ard the enterprise that places this just
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self has personal supervision OF the openair classes
in which a costume model usually poses at some
interesting spot selected by the Studio Committee.
During bad weather Mr. Chase either paints for
the class crticises its work in the studio. A
studio sketch class is organized for certain even
ings. Subjects for composition given out once
a week and once "A week Mr. Chase holds public
criticism OF al, work done by the students through
cut the week. He also gives an informal talk on
art once a month. The best work shown at the
weekly criticisms will be selected by Mr. Chase for
the annual exhibition, be held in the principal
cities during the winter months.
Board and lodging may be procured at the neigh
boring houses, but most of the students prefer to
live a the art village. which is within easy walk
ing distance of the ocean on one side and PecOnc
Bay on the other. where there IL excellent surf
and saltwater bathing. An inlet from Shinnecock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

, sleep in the darkest room In the house ana wnsrs
the noise can be shut out.
Never use water that is rot perfectly FRESH
Water that has been standing over night In bed
room. kitchen or any apartment should be thrown
out for floating germs have settled in H. ana u Is
dangerous to health to make use OF II. Tea ana
coffee should always be made with fresh water
The legislators Of tho Argentine Republic have
introduced law which says that after the nrst
day Of January. 1897. every male from the age OF
twenty to eighty shall pay monthly tax iii no
marries Ceibates OF either sex who without
legitimate motive reject the addresses or him or
her who may aspire her or his hand must pay
the Of 500 pasers for the benet OF the per son
refused.
When the light is gradually reduced the various
objects of a landscape gradually lose their color
Light becomes greensh It diminishes IN IN
tensity and the reds, blues and yeows. being re-
duoed or absent are reflected by surrounding
objects Hence moonlight always looks cold while
the sunlight is warm. AS twilight comes On rec
objects lose their color than others hna!y
appearing black while other colors are still visiols
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ana fragrance, INC clHslc oico Dcihb q" '"' O. 49,
small panses.
Mrs J. H. Ryley Is thought by many to be one
OF the best women dramatists Of the day. AT pres
ent she is at work on plays for John Drew ana
Nat Goodwin. Her plays. "Chrstopher, Jr, ana
IAN American Citizen" have been very SUCCESSFUL
Miss Daisy Dorothy Barbee A young woman
about twenty-six years OF age. is st. Louiss only
practising woman lawyer. She is regarded with
friendly interest by some OF the leading members
NJ the bar She believes In dress reform-to a de-
gree-and in woman suffrage-in a measure she
has been TOO busy know whether she likes society
or not She believes In marriage-under favorable
conditions-and makes point Of reading two novels
a week as recreation. She is giving her atten-
ton to some important civil cases, and has already
achieved distinction enough to make her marx
for the epistolary efforts of cranks al over the
country.
Last spring twelve young women Of Fond du Lac,
Wis conceived the idea OF establishing a shirt
and overall factory. They finally Incorporated them
selves under the name OF the Fond du Lac Shirt and
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Overall Company. with a capital stock OF 1920.
divided into twelve shares of 800 each. The COM
pany now has twenty shareholders. all OF whom
work In the factory erected for the industry. The
capital stock was invested In sewing machines and
special machinery for making buttonholes. sewing
on buttons and for fancy sewing. The wages earned
vary from "a 10 Sl2 week according TO the skill
OF the operator. Thus far there has been a bal
ance each month above expenses. Mrs. Anna
Mekejohn is the organizer OF the project and pres-
dent OF the company.
The latest outlet for feminine energy appears to
be that afforded by commercial travelling. recent
article has revealed the astounding fact that there
are already ION the road no less than l5o female
bagmen"
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NOMEN AND THEIR WAYS.

A Philadelphia woman suffragist has prepared
dag which she calls the "woman's flag" 1t is a
blue field with four white stars-one star for each
State where woman suffrage prevails.
Miss Lavinia Dempsey. queen OF the Society OF
Holland Danes Of the Ncw-Nctherlards, will be
recrowned on tho next anniversary day, some time
next winter Almost royal state will be attempted.
Miss Dempsey riding on coronation day from her
home to the Waldorf in stately carriage. drawn
by six white horses bedecked with orange -colored
ribbons and flowers The queen Of the Connecticut
OF the New-Jersey Holland Danes, will also be
crowned next winter. At Holland House an ex-
ecutlve meeting of the societies will be held on
April a.
boy" died recently at her home In Perry, Okla.
She was a famous woman In her part of the coun-
try and she claimed 10 have kille1 five men dur
ing her wild and woody career the plains.
Mrs ONO was born In New-York City, but when
child removed with her parents 10 Kansas. In
hand-to-hand encounter with a desperate In Little
Blackta Canyon, near Butte Mont. she Killed him
by shooting him with a pistol.
Mrs Leavitt's violet farm at MeadOwbrook pays
her handsome dividends. Beginning with one small
glass-covered pit, she has dozen large green
houses and is not able 10 fill all her orders even
with these. The volets are exquisite IN size, color
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

lingerie is deghting the patrons Of the Eleventh
81 store and the sketch bearing this firms name
illustrates two articles that will serve as an example
of the exquisite things displayed. The skirt Is OK
white silk trimmed with fes;ooned nounce OF deep
fine lace and the matinee is developed in pale green
six garnitured with narrow black velvet ribbon and
lace rufics.
AT MARKS ARNHEIM'S BROADWAY AND
NINTH-ST
Facilities are an up-to-date requirement In every
modern establishment. a good example of which
fact was furnished TO Western man the other
day who. being summoned abroad on n moments
notice and without suitable clothing al hand. mp
plied 10 Mr. Arnheim. who turned out four COM
Dlce suits made TO measure within the SIX hours
thaf the gentleman had before sailing.
While rapidity OF execution is feature with the
Arm, IL Is never at The sacrifice OF style or it, for
every garment Is accompanied with written guar
antee that II is good for one year
Another advantage OF ordering clothes at this ee-
,ohilshment Is that the materials themselves arc
SisnIaycd in the riece. making selection an easy
matter. -. % ,,h,oh AZ. .-,b.,,n
"a iustIy proud sends out "self.messuIement IN
stryictions and guarantees perfectly ntting gar
rnents 10 any out-of- town customers 49, -.
ponular suit FOR summer evenings. while Tor Gay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

The only free circulating bohemian library In the
city Will be opened to-day In connection with the
Webster Free Circulating Library OF the East Side
House Settlement. Seventy-sixth-st and East
River Because Of the vast number OF Bohemian
children I'm the reighborhood who called for Bo-
hemian books It was decided to place literature In
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THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Commander and Mrs Ballington Booth will visit
the Clinton State Prison to-day They expect &c
spend several days in the prison. holding meetings
and talking with the prisoners.
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that language on the library shelves. On and after
to-day the library will also be open to adults ex-
clusively. from until $3.50 o'clock
social reception for the auxiliary TO the Silver
Cross Circle of Kings Daughters will be held
Tuesday evening" April 20. at the home Of Miss N.
f. Kimball, No. 10l Waverley Place. Miss Phelps
viii read an original poem. and few musical
selections will be given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

Miss Edith Thomas. OF New-York is the only
woman chme-ringer In the world. A few weeks
ago tho Easter hymn was rung by her and taken
up by phonograph, and to-day the notes will
ring all over the world:
Christ the Lord II risen to-day,
Sons OF men and angels say;
Raise your Joys and triumphs high;
Sing We heavens! and earth reply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

Services COMMUNICATING tho twenty-nfth anniver-
sary Of the First Baptist Church OF Flatbush will
be held to-day In that church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

The staned-gl memorial window to Mrs Mary
DAILY Hagan which has been erected In the Sunday
school OF the Roman Catholic Church Of st. Paul
the Apostle. Coumbus-ave. and Sixtieth-st., Will
be shown for the first time to-day. The window
contains a representation Of Christ Blessing the
Children"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

City physicians say that the ceaseless noise q
city life causes many children and babies to grow
I'D with abnormally developed nervous systems-
The roar of street traffic. the shrek OF whistles.
the various street cries. all OF which discordant
and irritating, are 10 affect the delicate
nerves of babies and little children, and as much
as possible mothers should put their little ones TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18

One Of Mexico's most curious plants Is called tho
thread andneedle tree, and It bears close resem'
blance to an overgrown asparagus. Along the edges
OF the leaves which thick and feshy and fun o.
tiny ibres of great strength, very sharp needles
grow If pushed back into the leaf and cut loose
from It's tough setting the thorn may De easily
pulled out lot OF the tough little fbres attached to
the root Of the thorn coming out with IL. When
these fbres twisted together with way strong
smooth thread is the result.
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sleep in the darkest in the house and where
| the noise can be shut out.
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and fragrance. the single ones being as large as
small pansies.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Nervous prostration is almost as fashionable now
as the grip The inveterate tea" goer. who has
averaged three or four OF those exhausting func-
tons in an afternoon. with concert, reading
and dinner party thrown in at night, stands IN
need of relief The doctors recommend travel. Inc
prescription cost S. but to MI It out would be so ex-
pensive that 1t is deemed best TO keep with nsr-
vous prostraton'' at home
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-14
FLAX" Smlthb0rO, Ill.

Data proclaim you a mixture of tbs
signs Libra, which Venus rules, and
Scopio, which Mars rules. and. there
fore, Venus and Mars are your ruling
planets. You are medium height; we'll
set figure; medium complexion; hazel
eyes; hair was faxen when young. but
has been getting some darker as you
have grown older. If you had been
born a few minutes earlier there would
be indications of dimple in your chin.
You are endowed with the indications
of both the gentle, confiding, modest
Venus; also the bold. aggressive, re-
fractory, warlike Mars, and you will
act in accordance with whichever one
of these happens to be called forth.
You are fond of anything that relates
to chemistry and mystery; also the
beautiful in art, such as music, paint
ing, drawing, sketching, etc. You need
some special instructions or you will
get rid of all the money you can make
and have nothing left to show for it.
Marriage fortunate.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-14

According to data. the sign Sagitta-
RUS. which Jupiter rules, was rising at
your birth, and. therefore. Jupiter is
your ruling planet or signifcator. You
are medium height or above, with .
well-set figure. The complexion very
clear and healthy: the hair medium
to light; eyes light; you are noted for
being of a cheerful. happy disposition:
you do not allow anything like the blues
to come near you; you are also noted
for being fully appreciated by all, and
you can secure and hold good posi-
ton at any time you wish: you have
had very eventful life and have been
a great traveller, and the last half Of
life has been the most fortunate; you
can always command good salary II
you wish, and will make and handle
large sums of money during your life.
yet will meet with many losses You
are a great lover of horses. You have
great ambition for large business.
You have a remarkably strong consti.
tuition.
The Globe-republican., 1897-01-14

Helen. Dubuque, Iowa.
You have the zodiacal sign Libra ris-
ing, and therefore Venus is your ruling
planet. You are medium height or
above; slender figure; medium to light
complexion, hair and eyes. II born
four minutes earlier you have Uranus
also for ruling planet. and that would
denote q little darker shade to the
eyes. You are cheerful and happy
most of the time. yet will be subject to
short spells Of the blues. and II any
one does you an injury you are not
apt to forget 1t very soon; yet you
will forgive them and be very just to
them II you had any dealings with
them, for you are a lover Of justice. and
have also q great admiration for the
fine arts. You will have very strong
intuitions. 1t times. yet this will only
be spasmodic In its actions. Marriage
win be more than average fortunate
for you.