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Serious Moment In = Furniture Store for q
Man with a Jealous wife,

The quick wit Of a salesman employed by a
furniture company in this city won him an in
crease Of salary last week and saved the mana
ger Of a large corporation very serious domes-
tic trouble.
The manager, who may be called Blank.
has a young wife who IL very Jealous. Blanks
acquaintance will women OF the stage before
he was married was large. He had always
been Interested in theatrical affairs. His
explanation. made later, Of his first visit TO
this furniture store was that one Of his old
friends had Just married an actress and had
asked him TO go with the bride to select the
furniture for their home. because Blank could
Blanks name was well known at the furpi-
ture store, and when he appeared two week:
man and lis assistant. Smith, devoted several
hour, to blank and his companion. A large
quantity OF furniture was bought and sent
To an uptown address. Tic woman with Blank
had not quite decided on a table and she agreed
It so happened that Blank wa nted some
new furniture for his ovn house and a week
later accompanied by Mrs Bank he went TO
woman With Blank was his wife. She was
was What Jones assumed she was. After select
ing some pieces Mrs. Blank said that she
wanted TO look at a ia BILE.
table similar 70 the one Mrs. Blank was looking
at last week,
tho young woman.
Smith arose 10 the emergency and stepping
hs hint he said. MIR. Jones means Mrs.
Blank 81 Boston who bought q lot OF furni-
ture here last week. lie thought from tho
similarity of names that you. were related,
but | know tho Boston Mira. Blank very well
and | know she ia not IL your family"
face closely. when Jones referred 10 a table
that Mr.. Blank had looked at the week before
Blanks expression Indicated that he was qn-
wanted 10 drop through the noor. when
Smith began telirg his ~plausihls lie Blank
recovered, his scll-pos~cssion and turning 10
Mrs. Blank Said:
We'll, that iS better. I am glad TO hear
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BUYING THEIR FAIL HATS.
Naughty saleswomen Impsrt Information to
Possible Customers.

Placc-kny large millinery establishment.
Time-The present.
Persons-A number OF naughty salesvomen;
n lordlv n~oorwalker: a number Of weary-look-
ing possible purchasers wearing their summer
and last winter hats.
First possible purchaser 20 noorwalker-I
wish 20 look at plain black hats.
Toorwalker-Ccrtainly. madame: take a seat.
madame. Miss Panne, are you engaged Show
this lady some gay red hats.
First possible purchaser wish 10 see plain
black hats.
Floorwalker. ainly-Oh. certainly; bright
blue hats, Miss Panne.
Miss Panne glides swishingly across the room:
returns with hor arms full Of peacock blue,
nile green, burnt ornage, royal purple, solferino,
shrimp pink, pure white. old rose, turquoise,
cerise, magenta aud automobile red hats.
The customer said plain black hats.
Miss Panne. addressing the ceiling They're
not wearing plain black hats this season,
woman, holding In her hand a Young henroost
of a hat-!m a member OF the Audubon So
ciety, | tell YOU. and | want no hat with birds
me something that isn't feather trimmed.
Haughty saleswomsn sails ON returns with a
paradise poke in the other and saws as Audu-
bonite bolts for the d~o9r.Ihey'Ie not belong
ing to taS k@d pr"sir SE 81 e iEm seii s scSs0n; Dort,v
dame clad unostentatously in cloth OF gold
and sunbursts.
FborValker, between salaams-Sto,e
Federation millinery In a special room
ali 10 itself, madame. No one allowed 10
come within ten yards Of II unless she can show
membership In az least seven clubs and wears
the minimum number Of badges-io7. Miss
yelours will take you there ASIDE 10 Miss
telours, Treat, her, white. She's Mrs. s, Er-
vinia Second-the- Motion. seventeenth Vice
President Of Sorosis, and she's good for sixteen
bonnets at least-one for each session of her
hen party up at Albany next month";
Naughty saleswoman 20 possible purchaser
on the shady side Of a with RrayinR sandy hair.
turned M nose, wart on chin. the customer il
seated before a mirror: upon her head IS a rak-
ish cartNheel In oarise velvet and turoloise
tulle. with white plumes dangling over one ear-
Beautiful, madam: beautiful! And such n
simple little hat We call Il Our rainy day hnt
so suited 10 wet weather and that sort of service.
you know. They're not wearing fancy hats
In the rain this season. Not every woman
could, OF course. stand so severe a style. but
you. madam =, can, OF course, wear ANYTHING
Yes, madame. Paid or charged
Naughty saleswomnn 10 possible purchaser
whose head nestles into a hat with all the ease
Of a round Peg In a square hole-Not comfort
able. madame2 Well, you know they're nor
wearing comfortable hats this season. Really.
/ should hate 70 suggest a single alteration,
However lsiahinel, .lf you wish we can turn
the hat Inside out. Turns II inside out We
often do that when cranks-I mean customers,
complain Or We can stamp on It, Jumps up
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and down ut intervals with q wide. f"s, black
lace insertion. and a plating Of wide lace over
ono Of chiffon Is tho finish around tho edge
Tho standing collar. which, by the way. Ia not
extreme In height. Ia a mass OF chiffon uche.,
or lined with fur. and long scarfs Of ohinon
fall al either side Of tho front. Long caps
OF cloth almost covering the gown aro another
form Of evening wrap, ornamented very simply
with rows Of stitching aud lines With soine
pa'e color, They NJ very closely around tho
shoulders and sometimes are supplied With
three smnl shoulder capcs.
Triple shoulder capcs are n feature Of tho
throe-quarters length coat RS well, the edges
finished with a narrow band u stitched velvet,
Wills the finish at the ne X Ia a Napoleon COL
lar ot velvet, opening In front TO show a white
satin stock and lace cravat. The undersleevcs
In soms Of these cloth coats arc as daIntily made
OF lace a II they were part Of n delicate gown
One Of the most elegant novelties In the way
OF an evening wrap Il n long loose coat Of tucked
black chiffon and n wide applique OF Chantilly
laco around the hem. Above the lace the
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Meaning OF the Freight Car Shortage.

From the Irdidndp polls Journal.
How are rate matters7- was yesterday
asked Of the general agent Of the Vanderbilt
fast freight lines.
Rates" said he. fare no moro mentioned,
cars being the question. You may think 10
an exagHeration, but to-day had I at command
1000 cars l could place them for loading In
forty-eight hours. In my long railroad career
! have never known similar conditions. We
have many times been short OF cars in this
territory, but could almost always draw on
other territory where. traffic was light and
keep somewhere In sight Of the calls for cars:
but AT present the shortage Is confined TO no
one part Of the country, ond the situation has
reached such n stage that IL IL with great DIM
Guilty that a connecting line can he induced
20 let a car go beyond the first gateway where
II is possible to transfer the freight This
year southern and Northern lines are using
every car they can command. Reports from
Southern roads are much the same AS in Gen.
trail Traffic Association territory.
The general increase In business Is In al
classes and IL responsible for the shortage
at this season"
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white satin. White s,ac6 silk tucked the whole
length makes a charming evening coat finished
viii lace down the front, and facing the Coz
lar, and a yoke Of lace outlined with gold Black
taTeta tucked In groups also forms ono OF the
fashionable evening coats. frightened by a
yoke Of jettei lace. Panne In pale oolorS Is
another material for the coat with fancy
machine stitching. lace and fur for the finish.
A long evening coat OF lace with chinchilla
trimmings il shown In the Illustration. with
another wrap made in the form 81 a long cape.
The material is black lace ovS white, and wide
p~laltings Of black and white chiffon with tiny
ruohes on the edge are the finish. A charming
model for an evening gown Is carried out In
tucked chiffon and cream lace, arranged In
a hip yoke and panel. down the front and back.
The bodice Is simpl; q lace bolero over the
tucked chiffon. Joined In front with bands Of
colored psnne.
A Characteristic Of evening dress both In
cloaks and gowns is the Empire effect. Amer
lean women have been slow TO accept this
mode a. an established fact. for II was tenta-
lively brought out months ago. but there is
no doubt about Il now. and We find this fasci-
mating outline In the most gorgeous evening
gowns, tea gown. and cloaks both for day
and evening woar. There are many modern
notifications which improve the original model
historically famous. but the general effect Is
much the same. The spangled nets are es-
peciaIly pretty made UP In this form. but one
very important thing to consider is tho fguro
of the woman who is going 70 wear the gown.
She must he tall. slender and delicately rounded,
or she cannot hope for much success In an En-
| pire gown. a fact which will initiate against
the general popularity Of the model as applied
TO gowns. Such fine discrimination is not nee
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tucks extend up on the bodice a little way at
the back.
Iaco and embroidery dominate the even
ing gowns 10 a great extent, and many Of the
laces are embroidered with gold thread. The
black sequined evening gown Is still in sight
but II Is varied by generous applications Of
cream or black lace which relieves the serpent-
like glitter and adds much to the elegance
OF the costume. For deml-dress costumes
satin-faoed taneta Il one OF the popular mate
rials and In pale gray II IL charming. made with
one Of Pacquin's skirts fulled around the hips
in small box plaits sewn down closely several
inches below the waist line. The skirt has
a hem and two tucks above. each twoninches
wide. one Of the latest features In skirt trim
ming. The bodice Of accordion plated white
chiffon blouses distinctly above a wide gold
belt, and the sleeves tucked lengthwiso down
nearly to the elbow form full bishop sleeves
below with a band Of narrow black velvet
and gold. Over this bodice Is a short bolero
slashed up at each side Of the front and back.
the slashes headed with a knot of black velvet
ribbon whose ends are finished with tiny gold
ferrets. The neck has a Mechlin lace collar
falling around the shoulders. and the COLLAR
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purposes Of combination. Entire gowns are
made OF broadtail, and one especial model Ia
piped In all the seam. with black chenille. The
coat Is a short blouse with a belt Of blue panne
embroidered with gold. which also forms the
inner vest. The skirt Is lined with satin. 4
special feature Of tho fur garmentsi Is the sleeve,
which Is either long with a bell fare NJ the wrist
extending over the hand. or the shorter bell.
haring with a Gun a little below the elbow and
falling over an undersleeye Of velvet. embroid-
cred cloth or broadtail. Tho most becoming
sleeve TO all but very slender and tail women
Is tho long one with the little bell fare at the
wrist.
Some Of the most elegant sable garments
have a genuine undersleeve OF lace falling with
the fur sleeve over a bishop sleeve Of gold cloth
with a sable wristbaud. Lace in combination
with fur Is very much employed and may be
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gathered down the front ~ n fur coat Of tho
long OF very short variety. Another mode ~
trimming fur Ia a band of white panne embroid-
cred with Oriental colorad silks and gold around
the collar and draped rcvers, These cmhrOlder-
lee, however. are moro eGcC.ivcon the velvet and
panre garments. which in brown with lace
and a touch OF gold for the ni ish rre charming
carriage wraps. 4 novelty is n long. plated
coat Of brown panro with a bolcro Of s0hle,
Plated brown chiffon forms ttou-frou frills
down the front. where gold buckles and black
velvet ~rosettss fastcn II, and also the UNDER
sleeves. velvet bands, rosettes and gold orna-
ments being the nnish.
The use. FOR fur trimmings are more widely
varied than ever. and however dlaphanous the
material may be, narrow bands Of fur are a
suitable trimming. Evening gowns OF the most
gauzy description arc edged with tiny bands
OF sable. and gorgeous evening cloaks Of lace
over chiffon and silk show a wide band Of fur
all around the hem. Chinchnls IL the iur which
figures on tho one in the Illustration,
The long Co1tS with sacque backs and
the three-quarters length care feem to be the
prevailing shapes in outside garments for
evening wear. and they are made Of satin and
cloth a, well as lace. Black satin coats are
especially good style. with a fitted yoke aud
a fur or lace-trimmed colla-, but FOR those who
want a serviceable, stylish and comparatively
inexpensive evening garment the threc-quar-
tiers length Empire coat ~ black smooth faced
cloth is a good Investment. Finished with
rows Of stitching AMI a velvet collar and
lined with white satin It is both useful and e!e-
giant at the sane time.
The long loose cioaks with WatteGI effect
at the back will be worn again this winter. and.
like the three-quarters capes are made Of sat
In and cloth in tho light colors, Capes Of
pnk, cream Ad yellow satin are striped up
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School Teaching as Manual Labor.
From the Chicago Record.

The Philadelphia Court Of Common .Pleas
has judicially decided that school teaching 10
manual labor. Miss louiseV Lofin. a teacher,
secured Judgment In the sum u sl78 against
Elizabeth Reinboth,. who conducts. q school
held, and execution was duly issued against
the property Of the defendant. When the
stayed the proceedings by taking a rule OF the
platntih 10 show cause why the defendant
should not be given the benefit Of the $500 ex-
Looms counsel took the ground that the SER
vices rendered by his client were in the nature
could not be legally claimed. The court held
that tho point was well taken. and the exemp-
ton was not allowed, on the ground that school
teaching Is manual labor.
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change the form Of Il from year 20 year, or
count yourself quite out Of style. but you can at
least derive some satisfaction from the fact
that the animal itsel' has not gone out ~ fashion.
Russian sable and silver fox head the list be-
cause OF their beauty. rarity and consequent
high price. but Hudson Bay sable. sealskin
mink and baby lamb are quite "a popular.
Black and white furI ore special f%avorites,
the latter In fox made into a muf and boa, being
particularly stylish FOR young women. The
variety In fur garments Il greater than ever,
and the specially interesting feature. aside from
the sha pc. il In tho varied combinations OF fur.
The most unusual Of all Is a long .calskin coat
with double revers. ono ot black aud one Of
white baby lamb. White carncul forms a
pouched vest and collar on another garment.
q very short Jacket ending nj the waist line.
Black baby lamb Ia perhaps the most popular
fur for coats that there Island this no doubt
Is due in great measure to the fact that Il IL
less clumsy and more easily fitted 10 the figure
than any other fur. but the price, which Ia
higher than ever. has something 10 do with II,
for 20 be expensive is often q desirable attribute
from a woman's point OF view. Broadtail
Is made up In q variety Of styles. OF course. but
one Of tho pretty novelties is a short bolero
coat, which fits the figure rather closely and
curves up In the back TO show one Of the wide
Empire belts Of panne velvet In either white
or black. Gold braid and Oriental embroidery
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hard for me to explain IT TO MIR, Blank J
will see you later
Blank did come around the next DAY ana
explained about the actress who had nl'rrlrq
his friend. uc wa grateful TO smith, ana
as he happened to be- a good Cl"t' meT ani n
friend Oi the senior member 81 the nm, Shhln7
loot and n determination never again TO jump
AT conclusions.
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your coat cllngs To your hsurc ns II 1t we're
cloth an with quite as shtpely lines. In other
words. tr l. lust a. arti~tically considered ne
any other material. not only In lines but also
In the contrasts ~ textures IS well,
The whimsical fancy for lecprations OF em-
bro. cry on cloth or velvet combIuei with fur
1. rather lacking in good taste. but II Is one o
the seasons IN 5 which cnnnot he passed 10y
u~nnotice !. Se1l cloth, embrolierei with gold.
forms rho belt -ni No 'erslcoyeS ~ one seal.
skin blouse. while a attIl more snowy decora-
ton Is on crrlse cloth well covered with ems
broltery. Artistic icwe!lcl buttons are used
on the fur coats, and for scalskin especially
tortoise shell buttons are n novelty. The craze
for fanclful effects In furs Is however, carried
out In best taste when the contrasts nre ac-
compllshel with the different kinds 81 fur.
Ermlne Is very much usel for trimming but
II is NOT q becoming fur for day wear and figures
mostly on evening wraps.
Chinohilla, very expensive and the most
perishable % all tho furs. ia in high favor for
collars. rever-, hats, nuns and trimmings
generally. and miuniyer, too. is used for many
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smhrtest broadtall coat has no embroidery
at all. and Ia finished with chlnchilln collar ana
reyers. There IL q cllurtng quality ABOUT
broidtall that gives II an Inicscribablo elegance
Of outline. which Is al especially desirable
feature. Yet the art 81 tailoring In iuirn has
reached a high state Of perfection among nrst-
class furrlors. and whatever your fur MAJ be
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band Is a combination 4 chiffon. gold and vel
vet ribbon.
Another stylish model in tareta has a plated
bolero Of the silk in front. and a plated back.
the plnits meeting at the waist line and being
fastened with a buckle. below which are long
sash ends ~ the silk. Lace and chiffon form
tho chemisette vest and the undersleeves.
The taneta silk gown il without doubt one
Of the stylish features OF dress this season,
and the auainter and more suggestive of old
time tho model Is tho greater the success
from fashions standpoint.
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velvet being the finish. AL the trmminss'
whether Of flowers or feathers. are distinctly
fat in effect, vertical lines being discarded for
the time being, Tho brim Ia built up wider on
one side than the other. or uplifted with a band.
but tho general effect IL fiat and round. A
blending Of shades Of one color In a hat Is
another conspicuous feature which Is charm
Ing II artlstlcally carried out, The new felts
are beautifully soft and plant. and they are
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WV have SlVeh IL
most careful supervision, and
| have an assortment from
which | am enabled to match
any shade whatsoever.
1t is SO difficult to do this,
that most dealers content them.
selves with a close match, but |
am able to give a perfect match.
NV stock contains every
shade, from the slightly gray to
the pure silver-in coils, full Golf
fures or any of the pieces called
for in the prevailing modes.
| can also match perfectly
all shades of human hair, from
the softest blonde to any raven
black.
| likewise carry a stock of
hair ornaments so rich and
varied that | am able to
supply the especial ornament
most suitable to the particular
shade and dressing of any hair.
My latest importations of
laces and gauze effects, as well
as tortoise shell goods, are un'
usually beautiful.
l am always pleased to show
these articles to any ladies in.
terested, and when requested
will be happy to advise them
in their selection.
Hair Dressing parIors arc a special feat-
ure here. Every modern appliance for sclen-
tllc hair %Colorlng. shampooing. smuggling. ,waV-
ing, childrens hair cutting, etc. SkIiiul men
and womed artists.
Utensils anti~eptcaliy treated.
No Branch Stores. No Agents.
4 9.
eJlo. Ctn1Onoon
933 BROADWAY. 2Ist and 22d SITS,
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High Louis XIV. heels are the correct thing
for dressy shoes. and colored suede slippers
which match the gown nre one Of the fads in
footg ear. II you cannot afford a variety OF
shoes bro vn will answer every purpose with
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h the adjustment Of values when they become
q que-tion In the worlds estimation Of woman
appearance: and how much would she care for
ttyle, anyway. II It were not for public opinion.
and mans approval In particular Any woman
Is falrer In new clothes than In old, and while It
may be a weakness 10 court the worlds favor In
the matter Of dress. II Is a great power in her
life the value Of which she cannot ignore.
Certainly tho shops must be In league with
that sentiment this season. for there was never
a greater display Of tempting novelties or more
fascinating garments Of every kind. from
lingerie to furs. than those which fiaunt their
charms In every shop window. The luxurious
tendency Of tho day Ia apparent In every de-
parment. but IL "a quite as graphically illus
trated in furs NJ anywhere else. Furs OF some
kind are one Of the necessary elements OF an
elegant outfit In winter. and they keep pace
with all tho other things OF fashion, 30 far "a the
changes in modes are concerned. Tho one
feature Of fashion In furs which IA at all lasting
IN these DAYS Ia the fur itself. which remains in
favor for many years. You are obliged to
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treated like 80 much material without any re-
gard for their original shape For women with
small, slender faces the lIolbeln toque Is a popu-
lar shape. Il Ia fat. Of course. and COMPARE
lively ANAL, bur extends well over the face,
A new model In n hat with a brim turns sharply
up at the back, where dropping white wings,
black flowers and cream lace hl In the space,
This IL a rcyiN al Of the modes four or five years
ago, but tho new edition is too extreme TO be
readily accepted In the midst OF so many hats
which droop over the hair.
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An Important Part of
Woman's Winter Wardrobe.
CORRECT STYLES IN WRAPS.
The Empire Effect a Feature Of
Evening Dress.

Tore About the Extravaganza Of the Pre-
ysIlmg Modes furS Fashionable aud
Costly - combinations OF Coiors and
Materials In the Fur C!oaks- Uses Of
Fur Trimmings More Varied Than Ever
Long Loose C!oaks aud shoulder Cape'
t-The Taneta SILK Gown One Of the
stylish Features OF De'' This season
The distinguishing difference between eH-
oasslve eItravagance In dress and n d"wdy,
behind-the-tImes sort Of APPEARANCE il a point
which seems rather difficult to determine this
season. So much Of what Is known ~ style
depends on lavish expenditure that II requires
very fine Discrimination to achieve anything
hike a happy medium without sacrificing your
emit re tress allowance on one gown. " IL 4
pity, bat it Is true. that clothes are a great factor
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One feature In the detail Of the bodice IL a
laclne Of gold or silk cord across the shoulder
seam, each point tackled down with a tiny gold
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are both used in the finish. In fact the fur Is
treated exactly A. II IL were cloth.
White caracul /, uSci for revers in the black
GOATS. but It Is often we'll covered with applique
designs Of lace or black velvet and Jet. The
fur Is also usei in applique designs on colered
volvet, embroidereI with jct or gold, but the