The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-09-27

sidestreet establishments that abhor the
shopp!ness Of 81 On, depending for their
patronage OH the set VINO are so cXcIu
sive themselves that they seldom enter
the big stores. What this woman says
about coming fashions is unusually ac-
curate. She speaks for women who set
the fashions. AS to fall hats, she is now
saying that straw will be worn unusually
late in the season. 10 the favored NOR
tai who is allowed to penetrate to her
soft-shaded, old-rose reception room
nothing 50 public as showroom is to be
found about her premises-she is showing
new and fanciful straws decked with
autumn tlowers-dahlias, warm-hued car
dinal blossoms. velvet-petaled geraniums
and chrysanthemums. Some OF the best
Of her models are trimmed with brilliant
autumn leaves. Fruits she does not
greatly fancy, though one or two hats
trimmed with grapes and even plums
were sent by her last week to Lenox.
Feathers she is using on these September
and October straws in considerabl guam
titles, especially ostrich plumes and birds
Of unusual and costly plumage.
Francis J. Cakes. millionaire and
president Of the Cakes Manufa cturing
company, Of this city, has brought suit
in the Supreme court against his wife,
Mrs. Adeline Estelle Sullivan Cakes. for
an absolute divorce. Great secrecy is
maintained by all parties to the suit and
that action had been begun several
months ago., after separation Of hus-
band and wife, became known only yes
terday. Mrs. Cakes denies all her hus-
bands charges as false. For several
years, she has resided Mt the Hotel Males
tic. Mr.. Cakes charges his wife with
misconduct in London, Paris and other
cities of Europe and also in America. It
Will be necessary to take much testimony
abroad. Mrs. Cakes was Adeline Estclle
Sullivan. an actress, before her marriage.
1t is said she has al ways had horses. car
riaSe>. expensive clothing, jewels, serv-
ants and everything she desired She
was noted for her love Of costly gems
and the multitude Of Jewels she displayed
at the opera was a theme Of conversation
in the circles in which she was known.
Pr;=;: list: have been issued for the
horse show at Madison Square garden
November 1873. Notwithstanding there
were loud calls by horsemen after the
show last fall for changes in the rules
and conditions, they have not been made.
The one judge system, which was SO Sc
verely criticised by the press and horse
men in general because Of dissatisfaction
with DE BusSieny,' 5 judging at. the gar
classes. There mas, however, been Il
change as to the judge in the saddle
class. Mr.. DE Busiguy, whose decisions
created great dissatisfaction heretofore,
makes way for F. Vivian Gooch of Wind
or, Eng land: Other new judges are
John p. Madden, thoroughbreds, in place
Of CO. Milton Owen Of Lexington; Ky;
Coz: :. L: HARRISON, a. c. Hall and c.
{. Burr. Jr., trotters and roadsters. Pres
colt Laurence. H. Bloodgood and Francis
T. Cnderhill will look after four-in- hands,
tandems, carriage and harness horses.
John E. Corwin, A. B. Duncan and J.
erS;; Capt; Charles Treat Of West Poins
will decide upon the merits Of cavalry
horses and chargers.
With tunnel under the North river
and new station in New York city
opposite the Waldorf Astoria hotel both
Of which schemes are under considera-
ton, the Pennsylvania railroad will be
equipped to double it's business to and
stop with these enormous Undertakings.
1t is Intended to connect with the Long
Island railway that proposes to build 4
tunnel across Manhattan island and I'M
der the East river into Loug island.
The Long Island road is now owned by
clalS Of the latter line have been au-
thorlzed to issue stock that would more
than cover the contemplated improve
ments. circumstances in support of the
l'ennS;ylvania's plants are not lacking,
though the officers decline to make a
pubic pun ros xtatsment The S SeT o9 York club
property at Eighth avenue and Thirty
flfth street. Henry Clews has sold his
residence near the same location and an
effort is being made to acquire the whole
block. The railway company is given
as the power behind the transaction,
ana an It is said the plan is to construct
t the S S's,- York terminal Of the road on
TINS block: The present New Jersey ter
mlnal will be abandoned when the sub
way is built and trains can enter the
heart Of New York city.
1nere are some odd phases Of high life
IN IN New York. i made novel discovery
or what appeared so to me while in New
I ork a day or two ago." remarked a real
estate man; i had occasion to visit the
n.g hqnlta Die building on lower Broad
to find an office I was directed to 90 ont
on the roof. Upon getting there l was
startled by the sound Of piano PLAYING.
and following the direction Of the sound.
approached structure resembling a low
mouse. My knock at the door was replied
to by a comely young woman, the jani-
tors daughter. and upon stepping inside
l found myself in well-furnished par
lor the equipment including a piano
forte: from which the young lady had
Just risen. The janitor. found. made
his home in this building. which COM
prised several rooms. including kitchen.
10 my inquiries he replied that he had
obtained permission to make his home on
this lofty perch, and had found the site
q most desirable one. The elevator cars