The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-08
DAISY NAV TAXES
II LONG LOOK AHE4D.

guides. There was no nook or corner
left uneXplored that promised the
slightest return. Not an appeal was
made to Mir. Bluecoat' as to location.
We were piloted to unfrequented spots
by the Yale quarter back of "a as if he
had quilted the haunts but yesterday.
We did the Bowery, of course; dance
halls-a few; dined at the only place
in the city to obtain a properly cooked
potato" and I agree.
Through devious ways we found our
selves at dusk one day in an embellish-
ed cellar drinking prime brandy and
tokay served from casks through rub
Der tubes. A fine Hungarian band play
ed continuously, and a motley mob of
Jew and gentle hummed or chorused
approval. Later on we scrambled down
a perpendicular stairway to lunch off
inverted collins and drink "hot scotch"
from porcelain skulls.
We wandered through Thames street
another day TO sample a tankard of ale
and a saddle of lamb served in good old
English fashion. Minus the barmaid. it
was a typica! London grogshop The
feminine contingent thought this cap
ped the climax and reve!ed in the be-
lief that they had been positively
wicked.
We were a jolly crew. Hereafter if
you want to know how to go and where
to go Summing ask me.
Up town was not so unfamiliar. The
specially good things ordered at each
stopping place were a liberal educa-
ton TO the uninitiated.
Selling an opportunity has become
second nature with me nowadays. and I
see one. shall compile q handbook
which is destined TO outrival the Eng
lish epicure's Forty Dinners"
While in the region of East Houston
street 7 contributed my share toward
entertaining. I conceived the idea
'twould amuse my comrades If I'd busy
myself interviewing the shopkeepers.
The proposition was hailed with de-
light. our programme was to loiter
only where some extraordinary condi-
ton attracted attention. Finally it was
agreed to single out shops owned by
women.
Ny friends had sport in plenty, and
learned much.
First OF all. women. \ : elsewhere. are
assuming breadwinning responsible
ties. Outlines their callinss are unique
and original For instance:
Wedding dresses TO hire" obviates a
difficulty for the matrimoniany inCHn-
ed. An erterprising woman has hit up
on the happy idea. From a small be-
ginning, where two dresses We're her
stock in trade she is now possessed Of
two dozen. 1t has proved a profitable
pursuit, and surely such originality
does deserve success.
IN the block beyond a woman's name
Is StenCiled upon a swinging sign. Il is
haherdaSlery. where are kept all
mems belonsinss. ranging from gayest
hued neckties n wildly dyed under
wear. This neat and rather attractive
little store IS one heterogeneous mass
Of colorinS. not obtrusive. but suggests
an oasis IN the desert among the shops
OF this quarter. This is a novel invasion
OF mans peculiar province.
Within stones throw good ratlIr-
e9. vide mouthed Celt told why she had
become a "lady's shoe filter" Pat had
killed himself with drink and factory
prices wouldn't feed Bridget NFaginn's
three pairs>uf twins and pay reigbror
TO look out for EN-. Bridget started ont
for herself. making shoe tops and tend
ing babies IN q room Is 10y Is feet. The
title 'laay's shoe filter" j. somewhat
misleading. but II is the proper one for
Bridget's protesting" as she Is pleas
ed to style IT, Mrs. Maginn makes m
pers for women's shoes.
Many Of the factories have the sew
eral departments in operation where
shoes are made complete. Others send