The Press., 1906-06-13

of the operator, who may start and stop with as much of a jolt as his in- experience or humor may dictate. The elevator is from the Electron company of Springfield
 The second floor is given to hosiery, knit underwear, corsets, shirt waists and petticoats, with every conven- fence for displaying the goods and serving customers promptly With this large space devoted to but six de- partments, it is easily seen why they are carried out with such complete ness.
 On the third floor are cloaks and suits, dress and walking skirts, and millinery, and perhaps more than any other floor in the building, this will be found unique and interesting, for it not only carries line of goods which is of large interest to women, but the Steiger company here appeals most strongly to the very finest cus- tom, and displays it's goods in an un- usually beautiful manner. The en- tire space from the elevator to the rear is an exquisitely appointed mil linery parlor. On the north side of the suit room is something entirely new to this vicinity, in combined store room and show room for fine suits. constructed along lines origi- mated by the late Marshall Field of Chicago. It is separate apartment II at oh two thirds of the height of the main room. The front end is about 10 feet from the front of the building and is of plate glass. The side has three entrances hung with draperies, and is set with mirrors. This room is pro- vided with hangers and contains GOO garments, free from edirect light and shielded from dust. It has met i'm mediate favor. About the remaining walls are deep, covered cases with hangers for garments, and at inter- vals are swinging pier glasses for the customers use. Rugs and easy chairs abound, and the room has a spacious elegance that is most pleasing.
 The millinery parlor is partly di- vided from the cloak section by tall show cases which extend out from either isde, leaving a central opening of about 25 feet. The millinery case at the right as one enters is as nearly perfect as can be imagined. They are very deep, the plate glass doors lift and the electric lighting is pro- l ui6 in lights are contained in small copper monitors, in which are lamps and the refectors, entirely shielded from di- rect view. The beautiful hats seem to stand in flood of sunlight. At the rear are other cases and in either corner, separated by curtains, are nicely appointed private fitting rooms. Beautifully carved tables occupy the central space. Small trying-on ta- bles, each with double plate glass mirror rising from its center, so that a customer may sit before it, are new feature. This room is carpeted with velvet carpet of a solid shade of dark green, and the rugs in the cloak department harmonize with it.
 The fourth floor is given to infants wear, wrappers and neligees, chil- dren's garments and women's street and evening costumes. At the rear is the general office, private office and large work room, all we'll light ed and appointed, and occupying the entire front of this story is woman's waiting room, which for completeness and beauty has very few equals any where, and nothing in this vicinity to compare with it. At one side is 8 waiting room separated from the main space by handsome arch in quartered oak. It is furnished in weathered oak and Spanish leather, has a mas- sive mantle and fireplace, and all of the appointments are in keeping. Opening from this are the toilet rooms, with tesselated floor and tile wainscoting. In the main waiting room are rugs, rockers and easy chairs. The windows are artistically draped, as they are indeed throughout the store; there are awnings, desks for l JUL pohOOAOOs hAO a 1udOAOA 4S HI charge to render assistance to the women and care for the little chil- dren. This room commands an ex- tended view of Main street, north and south, and is indeed an apartment that will be greatly appreciated by the shopping public.
 The ceilings throughout the build ing are of steel in simple, unobtru- sive pattern, and are laid perfectly. Tho slender columns are in circular iron with Corinthian capitals, and small decorative electric lights. Col umns and ceilings are painted white, and the effect in these broad rooms of this high, unobstructed space is very good.
 The cash carrier, which is so often an obstruction and frequently insight ly, is of new pattern. In this one, cables run in small bronze tubes, these tubes being all that is visible. It is from the Independence store ser vice company of Springfield.
 The opening of the store on We'd nesday was brilliant event of beau tiful music and large gathering of friends and sight-seers. The greatest admiration was expressed for the store, and there is not the slightest doubt of it's high place in the esteem and good of the people of Spring field and vicinity. l | Cured of Bright's Disease.
 Geo. A. Sherman, Lisbon Red Mills, ! Lawrence Co, N. Y., writes: ''I had | kidney disease for many years and had 1.,