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New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
SILKS OF RARE BEAUTY
Best Products of Domestic and For
eign Looms.

The finest merchandise that the world pro-
duces is to be found at James McCreery Co..
| OF West 23d street and West 34th street. but
there is also complete assortment of goods OF
standard and of medium quality at moderate
prices
At the beautiful new store fin 34th street many
Of the departments worth going to see just
as objects of interest The fifth floor is devoted
to children Of both sexes. from infancy to ma
turity Here the young person may be COM
pletely Outfitted, from shoes to hats.
fitting shrine for the beautiful things this
store contains is the Louis XIV cabinet in white
mahogany, finished inside in white and gold, and
containing gems or gowns. gowns or prlcelessIy
artistic workmanship that have never been pro-
famed by the touch Of a sewing machine-for, he
it understood the highest artistic effects in
dressmaking can never be turned under the
presser foot of a machine Machine stitching
when visible is not artistic adjunct, and IL Is
not always possible to have it invisible More
over fold that is stitched upon sewing ma
chine is pressed fiat by the weight of the presser
foot, and sharp contours and edges produced
which are incompatible with really artistic work
Hence it is that among those who can afford the
ultra artistic not only hand embroidery, but al
most literally handmade gowns, are In requisl-
StiOn
On the second floor at McCreery's 34th street
store is departure which every woman will
surely appreciate This floor is devoted exclu-
Sively to the sale of fabrics by the yard. so that
the customer not only has at hand q stock un-
surpassed in the city. but space leisure. quiet
and secluson in which to consider. compare,
choose and select. absolutely undtsturbed by
other visitors buying hundred miscellaneous
articles
The 1ewelry department cannot be passed by
with mere glance. With the return Of the En-
pire STYLES there has also appeared, most suit
ably the Jewels and settings of the same period.
Even few of the little bags so inseparably as
sociated with the old Empire portraits have been
brought over to serve opera bags for the
maiden of to-day. These bags are beaded and
set with Jewels and such genuine antiques are
they that some of them bear a name or date
that indisputably connects them with the old
regime
Of fS
q silk house and the looms of Europe as well ss
America have combined to meet the needs of It's
customers In the present stock is a large guam
titv OF silks from the same looms that wove the
Spanish wedding fabrics.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
FOR THE OPERA SEASON
Fascinating Wraps Trimmed zoith
Great Elegance.

Much OF the charm OF the opera season lies in
tho hewu6cving attire il brings out. Stern Broth
ers West 25d street, prepared to meet any
and all demands in this line, and certainly have
provided some wonderful models from which the
most capricious might make n happy selection.
one opera wrap seen in their show rooms was
stunning creation OF electric blue satin ondoyant.
Paduin model that was irresistible The upper
portion was oveTlaid with heavy lace. tinted to
match the satin. and upon this lace appeared at
intervals satin ro5ettes with small coil of cord
from which two small tassels depended. All In
tho same shade OF electric blue these orna-
rncnts but the wrap finished with n collar
and cuffs of chinehllla fur The lining OF white
satin was enhanced with frils OF chiffon and lace
TRAILING clouds OF glory that extended all up
and down the front.
y second opera cloak. entirely of real Irish lace
had a stole collar and cuffs of mink fur and little
rosett1s .: brown velvet and lace u.oa the sleeves
and across the bust. the velvet being of the same
tone as tine fur.
But PERHAPS the moSt beautiful of these evening
wraps was Of pink embroidered chiffon. IL was
hand embroidered 1T the bottom in q sort OF seal
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

lop design, which was edged with lace. Abov. g..
scallops were embroidered Empire wreashs Of Blue
flowers, while inside the wreaths punches OF pins
roses heightened the color scheme A hood stfect
roses in natural shape placed at intervals along ia
edge. These artificial roses continued the
shoulder and down the front pIsating OF rich
lace. which was used profusey. At the edges ali
around-the neck. the front opening and the sleeve
ends. a very narrow border OF brown mink fur s.s
on the whole with an indescribable touch. II vas
altogether a rare garment
In SUITS Stern Brothers have succeeded scualv
weil IN achieving the desirable. .hree pleos mn
OF oro3dcloth IN shade OF Hight pistaahs
green had a skirt of ths corsage variety, aIosaIv
pleated at the top. and with a wide border !.
panne velvet appliqued in a Conventional das,sss
at tne potion bodice OF HERE lace tinted -
IN the same color. reaching from the shoulder ;,
tne waist line. and the extreme edges were 49,
sSSd SEQ WIN mat narrow fold OF pale rose vsIys,
WHEN Is so much used TO produce delIghtf,iI coo.
enectS. Ihe Jacket had a border OF panne vsI,,.s
ia apPHque, similar 70 that the skirt
PIactical shrtwast suit In princess effect va.
mace or black and white shepherd checI, vaIve.s-s
Inc SKIRT, which had eight cores had sans
pisck SIX set In the seams from the knss III ~
SS evveS ana Guns were ornamented with two uftis
ordsS puLtohs lace yoke and collar with pIearas
sdk chen1isette effect to match ths fans - -
sklre completed this costume u 'as
I'm ma naos tne iirm also keeps well 10 ths from. =.
80 - Al ethereal creation in silver cIofL -
the mushroom shape. had a bandasV - "a ot
ntattes ana was radiant with white u1arsbo,,. -
ribpon- black velvet Fr1pire bsf 49, " silver
Win coral pIunles shaded from dark ~ rssLs
IsI se chou or black satin with a large es r-ln1 an1
oIhaHlent set with rhinestones The d1-osco1
or the usual malines. \ ContfnertaI L-deseas Lt vas
oIoIoered gold cloth had a fury Sast5aNO % oHl-
rSuo a1S tne crown and three broad white ny,a oana
creation of Roberts was OF bIacx Tait Eiglse hat.
at tSi;sueG red roses, green leaves bovs Ss
rtcL ~ t~-Uoon IN sort Of pinksh lavender - e.-
side and back ON extending over ths
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
WHITE IN MILLINiERH.
Euening Hats for EUery Style OF
Beauty.

rr. .,,,,,nary show cases at A. d. Matthews
Son. Fulton street Brooklyn. bloom with q
dainty array OF white headwear-white OF the
fluffy sort and white Of the Crisp sparkling "r-
der seeming to prevail. But while white pre-
dominates a dainty hat In gay mirror velvet
with the brina draped in silver lace produced a
pleasing effect The crown was decorated with
a bunch of orange colored grapes and under
meath the brim three plumes. OF white, gray
and yellow, completed the bandeau 1t was
simple and original. champagne colored
shape had q crown draped In heavy renaissance
lace, with bows of gold ribbon overlaid with
gold maIines, the whole making a charming,
rich and yet simple thing, particularly suited
TO some fresh young face. There were three
plumes on the bandeau. Another tall crowned
gold cloth hat was briefly trimmed in a wreath
form Of white applique lace lying fiat on the
orin' while the crown was covered with the
same lace, and underneath the brim nestled five
gold colored plumes upon blue maline
large draped hat, quite noticeable, Of
white felt with silver cloth crown over silk.
For trimming 1T had cream colored grapes on
side, and large red rose with bud and
green leaves on the other. Blue velvet bows
decorated the bandeau.
Among the large stocks OF practical gowns
at Matthews was wine colored broadcloth
street suit, with skirt made in triple box pleats
alternating with velvet medalllons I'm embroid
cred panels. The blouse Jacket had a straight
front with short peplum. The vest of
white broadcloth and pale blue velvet trimmed
with Persian embroidery. The pointed revers
were trimmed with heavy lace in Celtic pat
into deep cuff The jacket was fan pleated.
in the back and had small square collar with
embroidered velvet medallions.
A black broadcoth coat had a collar of pastel
green velvet overlaid with lace with little sleeve
capes on each shoulder. The sleeves were large
and full with five tucks forming puff the
elbow, while the cuffs were Of pastel velvet like
the collar. The coat was pleated full both
back and front. with strap fastened with large
buttons reaching from the bust, underneath the
arms to the shoulder blades and producing an
empire effect.
An imported coat in black broadcloth
heavily braided down the front with q scroll
pattern in narrow braid A notched collar of
black velvet was trimmed with black braid, and
finished at the edge with a Greek fret pattern
Of narrow braid. The full sleeve had q deep
cuff trimmed with the same style of decoration,
the scroll and the Greek fret patterns of braid.
A panel effect began in front at the bust and
reached over the shoulder to the bottom of the
back. The handsome buttons which closed the
garment were heavily ornamented with thick
crochet covering.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

sion OF all curves OF hips and bust has been the
fashionable line for the last year. and the success
of the Empire model. the modified Empire, has
depended this Some dressmakers are making
attempt to Introduce the princess, the severe
princess gown, and insist that slight padding Of
the back is necessary in some cases. 1t is a long
way from this to the cry of bustles, which Is in
the air II is doubtful if the best Paris Couturiers
will ever resort 10 clumsy padding; they have be-
come too adroit at arranging pleats and funess TO
need more artificial aids at building out bad
hgIre' .. 49,, o..o.;s,.u. ,o4 ot 7o-,, 49,
blue which has tinge of green in II and would
be like the old-fashioned peacock blue If II were
not so faded, is prominent in fabrics for the even
ing. and old rose and white and black combina-
tions modish. An exquisite gown in gray has
long tuniC Of silver tissue inset with large hg-
ures OF gray lace over a skirt of gray silk mousse
covered with lot OF small rufies and headed by
a deep border of lace. dropping in points the
founce. There is considerable silver embroidery
the skirt
Gray seems 70 he favorite color for the even
Ing. and some simpler forms of evening gowns are
tulle over satin of slightly brighter shade. The
bottom of the skirt has two-inch border Of gray
again this season. and this forms basis for an
embroidery of gray bugles and round gray glass
beads. mixed with some silks. For the top Is a
bebe waist, lightly embroidered and held by high
draped belt of wonderful silk. Pompadour rose
pattern silver tissue This belt really gives the
cachet to the whole gown.
Velvet is TO be used extensively as trimming
this winter. Some fur garments show pipingS and
trimmings Of velvet and many cloth costume has
original velvet trimmings. Novel certainly is n
costume in grayish blue pastel cloth, trimmed with
a bright blue velvet. On the skirt waving rows
Of the tinest velvet folds and between the clus-
ters Of folds cut out figures of velvet appqued
princess lines. with loose Jacket the shoul-
ders of velvet and Irish lace.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

The prices OF the 4O-inch material runs from So
TO SS a yard, and that Of the narrower. from
50 so to S5 a yard.
The striped velvets come in different widths
of stripe, and called chiffon striped wolfe
velvet. These have the color stripe alter
mating regularly with the white stripe. each
being about the same width. In these chiffon
striped voe velvets the prevailing colors are
q sort of fawn and mauve.
A beautiful, soft fabric is known as the CAL
cium silk and IS OF the same order as the crepe
de chine, but of only one-fourth it's weight
This is extremely soft and zephyrlike and yet
most durable. These calcium silks come in all
colors, the bright well as tho pastel shades.
Then there Is the marQuisette, an all silk VOLTA
with a firm. wiry mesh woven squarely. like
all voiles, and having the desirable quality of
shedding dust easily.
A most ethereal fabric is the printed sauze,
a remarkably fine soft diaphanous material,
with flower designs of every variety and in ex-
Qusite tones printed upon 1t IN dainty O.
manner that the result looks like hand painted
boiling cloth. These printed gauzes come in
sheer, while with printed borders, or in allover
designs.
Another most beautiful material is the printed
chiffon. with the decately colored designs In
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

raised velvet. The printed warp taffeta is inter-
esting as well as beautiful, because the colored
designs printed on the warp before the wool
is put In, which has the result Of toning down
the bright color to wonderful shimmering, soft
effects, like the sky through leaves. This
printed warp taffeta comes in exquisite orchid
designs and colorngs and in Peking stripes.
Some of the richest fabrics the embroid-
cred brocaded silks, in colors-in tinsel Of gold
and OF silver. One of these had fawn ground.
embossed in cream color and with small en-
brodered figures in pale blues and pinks.
In the genuine Scotch tartan plaids this firm
has perfect and unbroken line in Irish poplins,
so that any loyal Scotsman desiring his own
clan plaid can find It here with certainty.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
.uECCA FOR SHOPPERS.
Endless Variety of EUerything from
Carpets to CMfOnS.

Seventy-f1ve years OF public service is the
record of James A Hearn & Son. of 14th street.
seventy-five years of catering to the public
wants, through three generations of proprietors,
for three generations of customers Few houses
have a record like that. Persons unacquainted
with the store have no conception of the size of
its departments the floor space, because the
buildings reach in through the interior of the
block in labyrinthine manner. When one real
ICES that all this space is devoted almost entirely
to textile fabrics In some form or other one only
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

Irish point or fine silk crochet lace the exact
shade Of the gown material placed upon trans
parent of contrasting color or finely plated
white silk muslin. will form pretty collars. guimpes
and trimmings for cloth and velvet dresses this
season. Foreign embroideries, fancy buttons and
buckles will all be greatly The latest SJyl
IN betting consists of d broad silk elastic zone.
white. gray, light tan or black. with three rows
of narrow steel studded bands OF cloth Of a differ
ent color encircling the waist. broad. finely
studded steel buckle closes the belt securely.
Buckles and studding are in various cOloTs such
dark blue amber, golden brown and the natural
bright steel color. These waistbelts are ex-
tremely dresSy, and with lace blouse look brilliant
and charming for evening or theatre wear.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

hshed downtown shoe sho,
mas a reputation for all
these things. that IA.
grown with the years. and
it's shoes are worn by an
ever increasing number Of
careful dressers. 1t "a
showing this season a
select assortment Of smart
and distinctive styles fo-
both men, women and chill
dTen, two OF the STYLES for
young men being Illus
trated herewith
In addition 70 the Or
dinSrsNr Ifr1a5 -
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
of xaistl.ne and allow perfect Freedom Of breath

ing and motion.
ia Grecaue" corset gives strengthening support
at the waistline, supports without conhning the
bust and gives the erect easy poise requisite Tor
graceful carriage
1t is Imperative that tho proper model OF La
Grecque'' corset should be selected with care, as
la Grecque corsets are not the usual stereotyped
shape. Every line and curve is there for a pur-
pose. to accomplish which the correct model must
be properly fitted and worn.
The Van Orden Corset Company, makers OF La
Grecoue" corset. have their handsome show and
Citing rooms at No. 26 West sd street. New York
Women are there carefully nttsd BY expert corset
their figure. emphasizing every good point and
improving any poor
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
Paris. October u.


Paris models presented now are intended TO suit
the exactng taste Parisennes and not to be sent
ahroad To any one not eOurant with the meth
"a n, Frren.h colt1lrers il would curious TO
he met on entering OF the big establishments
with the information that their models were not
ready What then. were the models over which
American buyers and dressmakers were busy
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
No Monofos1y fr1 Sg,f,,fer Jackets.
Style of Outside Worn-Corsee
kirt Goes to the WaIl-Adroh Padding

in some bright shade and has velvet turnover
collar It is excellent over white serge skirt ana
lingerie blouse. a model which shows the natural
waistline has rounded basques and revers meeting
on the bust. Its only novelty is IN the Iulness
which Is drawn up over the bust and arranged in
the armhoIes in the form OF three small pleats.
THE PRINCESS GOWN.
The curveless figure has been the cry of the
French couturier for some seasons. Tho suppress
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
PRINCESS GOWN I'M CLOTHES"

Ons lovely gown IN the third act OF
Clothes, now being produced at the Manhat-
tan Theatre, is deeolete princess OF canary col
orsd chlnon velvet The bodice is trimmed with
six lace embroidered with gold colored silk in a
heavy HOVER design, and the same trimming is in
serted In the skirt from each side OF panel The
skirt IS nniShed with the velvet at the bottom
5emi-precious stones form the centre OF several
small embroidered silk bows at belt fastening The
mousquetaire sleeves of white princess lace have
the design carried out in velvet Princess lace is
also used to form a chemisette effect.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

relief and comfort to many who could find IL
nowhere else. and. in spite OF being built on
thoroughly common sense lines IL is as smart
Coward arch prop shoe. the Coward bunion
shoe and the Coward combination shoe are
other practical models originated by this firm
and worn by hundreds Of grateful customers. A
custom department is also maintained to meet
any special requirements IN footwear.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
VENETIAN TRIMMINGS.

One OF the striking features OF the moment is ms
Venetian embroidered bands seen on several Paris
models. AS the word Venetian might imply, these
trimmings are not in gold and silver, but the de-
signs Of the sixteenth century simply copied n
silks and woods Of neutral shades TO suit the tasto
of the day. a dainty visiting gown in silver gray
crepe de chine has an antique pattern OF silk roses
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
CASHMERE NIGHT eoWNa

Some charming robes de mutt OF fine cream cor
ored cashmere. trimmed with silk frls and danny
motifs Of embroidery, are being snapped UP p.f ~
chilly mOTtals who appreciate oaicAneSs' "a wv
aS warmth and comfort.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
WOOD coLoRs FOR GOWNS.

Rosewood, sandalwood and cedar are among the
most charming of the new autumn colorings. These
shades are especially attractive in the new chiffon
broadcoths. which will be used extensively this
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
TARTANs ALL TBE RAGE.

Tartans In various materials will be exceedingy
fashionable this winter. a. they are being freey
used for tailor made costumes. blouses -si
green Without any NIGHT checks IN It, IS certah9S
the quietest combination for out door Ms''i' ~
Is equally h-Sonlng TO fair and dark peopiS
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

the Coward store makes a specially of remedial
shoes Of all kinds for the relief Of various kinds
OF foot troubles. 1t claims, in fact 10 be ths
largest single establishment in the world
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
PLAIDED ENAMELS,

Enameled metals in plafded colorings Is a ne,
fancy in millinery jewe'ry. Among the devices
buckles, Square, obong. oval and diamond shape:
bands, bars, etc.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
"LA GRECQUE" CORSET.
Comfort and Style Possible in Modern
Stays

Large women who have found difficulty In get
ting both style and comfort in coTscts VIII ne sure
TO find them In Ia Grecque" belt model
Snugly fitting. yet always comfortable. 1t has
long, sweeping lines which accentuate the beaut.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
BARGAINS IN VOILES.
StvIsh Gozcns of EUery Fashionable
Color.

The name of Hackett. Carhart & Co. Broad
way and 18th street is 30 indissolubly associated
With masculine wearing apparel that IL may be
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
FREAK FLOWERS AND FRUITS.

Freak flowers and small fruits. flowers ar
fruits in colorings, never hinted at in natur
are among the up-to-date trimmings for headgear.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
REVIVAL OF RUSSIAN BLOUSE.

All the new wraps, even in cloth and serge, are
rather Eastern in style. The Russian blouse will
come into favor again, and with it heavily braided
and thick gimp effects
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

m a k 1 n g a
speciality of
ready-to o-wear
r e m G d 1 a l
shoes. and IT
has been a
Mecca for hun
dreds Of suf-
fering fe et.
Coward or
thopedic shoe
h a s brought
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

and foliage resting upon band Of dark srsy va
vet This trimming is also used eXtensvaS "
ball and dinner dresses
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
THE COWARD SHOE
footgear Which Is Both Comfort.
able and Smart

"he,her one wants style. comfort or servtc.
ra-1-O.' -O."ear' II can always be found at J.
Coward's. on Greenwich street 7-bis - :. =
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
soEr EELrs POPULAR.

Soft felt hats Will be popular durins the lsi -
early winter FER town as well as country weASs
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-10-06
MICHIGAN NEWS.
Smiths AIibj.

Sheriff Tenant says that he and
the prosecutor are so busily engaged
with cases in the circuit court that
nothing has been done since Sunday
regarding the Dynes murder case in
Calien. Mrs. Cordia Swank and her
alleged paramount, William Smith, are
still in the sheriff's custody, having
been neld to the next term of circuit
court on the statutory charge pre-
ferred by the woman's husband. Clyde
Swank. They have been unable to fur
nish $500 bail.
Il understand that Smiths relatives
say they have good alibi that will
free him of the charge of numbering
Dynes should such a charge be made"
said Sheriff Tenant. I'VE know that
he was at his cousins house at 10
o'clock on the night Of the crime. His
relatives now aver that they can prove
he did not leave the house that night.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-10-06
MICHIGAN
EVENTS NOTED
DISASTER AND DEATH FROM THE
FURIOUS STORM ON THE
LAKES.
FEAR FOR CITY OF ROME
Two Wrecks, Six Drowned, Three YES
sells Stranded and the City Of Rome
Missing at Latest Reports.

Storms on the lakes Saturday night
end Sunday wrecked tw o boats, strands
ed several others and claimed SIX
lives. The big ferry No. 2 Of the WIS
consin & Michigan X. X. turned turtle
after battling through the storm to the
DTeakwater at Chicago, and three men
were drowned.
The old City of Concord sank in a
terrific gale on Lake Erie Saturday
night Is miles off Sandusky, and three
lives were lost. Nine of the crew. in
clujing woman, escaped in the ship
yawl'and after almost superhuman eff
forts managed to reach shore in an eX-
haussed condition.
Those drowned from the car ferry
were: 0. c.. Olson, captain; Gabriel
Hanson, donkey man; deckhanG, name
unknown.
Those drowned in the City of Con-
cord were: Frank Peters, fireman,
Muskegon. Mich; John Wiser, watch
man, Milwaukee, Wis; Roy Wakefield,
Sanilac, Mich.
The City of Concord had The barges
Negaunee. Montpelier and Donaldson
in tow. The barge Negaunee was over
come by the storm and her crew of
seven men were forced to take TO the
boats and after hard fight reached
shore.
The Gilchrist steamer City Of Rome,
with her crew numbering II. which
left shelter at Port Huron Saturday
light has not been accounted for. Six
&c en- boats mad been in shelter and put
out together. Thirteen of the fleet re-
turned to Port Huron Two reached
Harbor Beach. The Rome is unac-
counted for. The steamer City of
Mackinac. upbound, reports that she
saw a large steamer founder in the
storm off Port Sanilac at a. m. Sun.
day and the City of Rome would have
been in about that vicinity.