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EVENING IEPGEB PHILADELPHIA. VVEBtfESDAY, FEBRUAItYJlOIJL
M'LISS DISCOVERS CURIOUS .
CONTRAPTION IN THE SHOPS
Closely Resembling a "Cross" Between a Bed
room Slipper and a Boot Blackener, It Is
' Really Something Quite Different
TTTE WEIU3 UlllnK oy one or tlioso entrancing counters which becnuso of tho
Iwde variety of stock displayed on them ought to bo calUd tho 'novelty"
or rnlscollany" counter, when simultaneously our glances descended on a
curious forolRn-looklnfr object that seemed to bo designed for utilitarian
purposes ratner than for thoso of beauty. And yot, whatever Its aim In Mo
was, it managed to conceal It successfully from our puzzled eyes.
"What's It for?" asked my friend, picking It up scrutlnlzlngly.
Tho presiding nymph was at tho other end of tho counter doing business
ivlth customers, and so there was tlmo for conjecture.
Tho contraption that ongaged our attention resembled somewhat a cross
between a, bed-room slipper and a glorified shoc-shlncr. I mentioned this,
but my friend pooh-poohed tho Idea.
"Did you ever eco a boot blackener?" sho queried sarcastically, "that was
decorated with an Irish laco cover and was dangling full of cuto palo-bluo baby
ribbon?"
I was forced to confess that I had not.
Obviously It was for women's use, and slnco wo were both women our
Inqulsltlvcness Was justified.
Tho thing was shaped like tho sole of a bedroom slipper, with lamb's wool
en ono sldo of it und soft leather on the reverse. Over tho leather, however,
a sack had been cleverly crocheted and through tho edgo narrow satin ribbon
hnd been Inserted. Hut It was as noncommittal mb tho sphinx.
Tho saleswoman still being busy, wo wero about to glvo It up, when
two men happened nlong. They wero looking for card-cases, It dovcloped, nnd
fls is the way with men, had naturally como to tho wrong counter.
"Guess what this Is," said ono to his companion, picking up the Thing and
cxiuumng it humorously.
"It looks like the solo of a slipper that a mother might spank her 1-year-old
baby with," tho companion lotorted smartly.
"Wrong," replied tho first man, "It's what a womnn uses to powder her
back with! My wlfo got one for a Christmas present."
Wo moved away, a little shamed that tho "Great Dcnnrtmmit fit
Mystery" had been solved by a moro man.
Boycott the Late-Comers
Yesterday In this column I made mention of tho fact that societies wero
being formed for the promotion or tho prevention of almost everything, and
I suggested that It might not bo a bad Idea to organize an association to
compel people to respond to their It. S. V. IVs.
Today I find there is yet another society In tho field. Its purpose Is to
teach audiences how to behave at the 'theatre. With headquarters In N'cw
York, this organization, called Tho Theatre Assembly, Is circulating llteraturo
throughout the country calling on pcoplo to alter their manners In the play
houses. "Tho audience usually seems quite willing and ready to criticise the per
formance, the booklet roads, "but how about tho otlquetto of the audience?
Possibly wo forget thut we ourselves have an Important part to play In tho
production, ns members of the audience, In helping townrd tho success or failure
of an artist.
"When tho curtain rises at tho opening of a play, tho actors appear before
us, determined to glvo us their very best work. Just ns tho story of tho play
Is becoming of great Interest, we are rudely disturbed by a party of perhaps
elx or eight, who are 20 or 25 minutes late In arriving.
"Wo must rise to let the party into their scats, and by tho timo they nnd
their wraps, furs, etc., are properly settled, we havo not only lost a part of
tho play, but also a little of our good disposition.
"If late arrivals are objcctlonablo to us, how much moro so must they not have a baby stunted in gionth or
hn In tho nnfnra n rwl nnti-ooaoo? A flm-ilro.rnora Wl should enter OUr nrOtCSt . mnUO CtOOKCd. O do not forget that
against tho late-comers and endeavor to maintain ordinary etiquette, among
the audience."
SEEN IN THE SHOPS
Tl TlIiADY may wear a
IVJ. whola costumo of
different kinds of furs on
tho street these days;
take, for Instance, this
outfit of Hudson seal nnd
skunk. Tho coat is made
llko tho popular flaro
models, with a convertible
collar of tho skunk, which
Is to bo worn flat or high
enough to keen tho cars
warm while outdoors or
motoring In an open cnr.
Tho deep circular rufflo
nl tho bottom of the coat
Is outlined with bandeaux
of tho samo. Tho prlco
has been reduced to $275.
A emnrt ridged effect
Is featured on tho muff,
which Is also mado of
skunk. Tho usual cuffs
are seen nt tho ends, nnd
tho prlco fs 2B. Lyons
velvet Is used for tho
smart helmet toque, which
hns n hucklo of sluinK
nnd a high bow of self
mntcrlnl for Its only trim
ming. Tho prlco Is $10.
Kull particulars as to
whero this outfit may b
purchased will bo supplied
by tho ISdltor of tho
Woman's Togo, nvnNWO
IjRDfimt. 808 Chestnut
street. Tho request must
bo accompanied by a
stamped, self-addressed
envelope, nnd must men
tion the date on which
tho nrtlclo appeared.
FAMILY ROWS OVER HEAT? WELL
SETTLE 'EMBY FIXING ON 68
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By WILLIAM A. BRADY, M. D
MOKE FURS FROM MIDWINTER SALES
Fashions and Fads
Ktccl l.nndbng Is a very
Important feature nmong
millinery trimmings.
What could bo richer
thnn tho whlto broadcloth
suit, t rl m m e d with
beaver?
Marion Harland's Corner
Outgrown His Sleepinp; Quarters
"T AM sorry that I havo to ask for help.
JL I hnv
c three little boys, 7 nnd 5 years
mid a baby fi months old. I should like to
know If any one hns a bnliy crib with
springs nnd rmittrcss that alio hns no uso
for nny longer, llaby Is too big to sleep
in the smnll go-c.-ut that I have. I could
also mako uso of cast-off clothing. I hope
I nm not asking for too much. Should
you have a call for an abdominal belt,
size 30 Inches, I have ono to pnss nlong.
".MHS. M. E."
Weeks havo elnnsed slnco wo issued a
call for a child's bed and for cast-off
clothing. We present tho petition of this
mother hopefully, iter baby hns out
grown his Bleeping quarters nnd wc would
Dirty Work for Women
Chimney sweeping Is tho latest occupation Invaded by women ns tho result
of a scarcity of man labor In London, Englund. Girl chimney sweeps are now
acen in all parts of London, I nm told, doing the work of men who have gona
to war.
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, Suffrage and the Vares
"Constructive work In politics is tho suffrage cuo now," Dr. Eleanor M.
Hlestand-Mooro told mo the other day, "and not destructive. By this, I mean,"
she continued, "that instead of lighting a man whom wc know to bo opposed
to us, wo aro 'going out to work for thoso that wo know to bo for us. In this
way wo hope, not only to keep men out of dfllco who will work against us, but
to actually help put thoso In who will further tho cause."
A pretty wlso policy, don't you think?
Incidentally, it Is being bruited around suffrage headquarters, although
Doctor Moore refused to comment on this, that the ladles have lost their faith
In the Vares.
To state tho thing baldly, Brothers Willie and Eddio aro accused of equivo
cation. Tho fact that "Eddio" sponsored tho Watchers' bill at Ilarrlsburg last
session Is being counted for naught.
"He knew it wouldn't get through," ono suff told mo, "and so ho was safe."
Another pointed out that although the South Philadelphia politicians
assumed an attitude of apparent neutrality, they aro believed to havo given
definite instructions to their constituents before tho last election to discourage
tho amendment, and later, nfter It was defeated, ono of tho brothers declared
that "suffrage was a dead issue."
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page
Address all comniunk'iitlonH to M'I.Ihs, care of the Inciting ledger.
Hide of the liuptr onl).
Write on one
My Dear M'LIss Thank you very much for the discussion raised on the
subject of photography.
Tho authority that you suggested advised mo to go to a school in Mc
Mlnnvillo, Tenn.
It la such a distance, so will you tell mo what you can advlso as tho best
school nearer this city giving a diploma? Tho Brunello Studios appeal to me,
but I know nothing beyond what their leaflet tells. It Is 1239 Broadway N y'
at 32d, street. Will you also tell me where ono can learn to uso tho electric
needle in facial treatments. It seems so difficult to got addresses of any placo
where ono can get a diploma. Please do not publish my name.
Your letters in the Evening Lunacu cover such a variety of subjects I
feel sure any inquiries relating to a woman's livelihood aro of interest to you.
Thanking you again, I am, very truly, jr. c.
I am answering your queries by letter.
Dear M'LIss Aro visiting cards in sjylo now? Tho reason I ask Is that
it used to be that at tho end of the week one's tray -was full of cards. Nowadays
it Is almost always empty. Have they gone out?
ONE WHO WOULD BE CORRECT.
Visiting cards aro "In" Just as much as visiting is. The reason your card
tray looks deserted most of tho timo is that peoplo today do not have ns
much time to Indulge In tho pleasant sport of paying social calls as formerly.
Now almost every one Is engaged in doing something, However, when calls
are made, cards as still used,
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Dear M'LIss What can I do for aching feet? I am on them all day and
they hurt me at night when I get homo. BUSY
Chango your shoes and stockings immediately when you get home. Bathe
the feet every night In warm water, Into which you have put a few drops of am
monia or alcohol. Massage tho ankles gently.
children arc said to get most of their
growth whllo nsleep. Mothers who have
caht-off garments ready for tlie "mission
ary" box ttlll find n ready market for
them here. The gift of the abdominal belt
Is opportune. Wo have moro Inquiries for
them than wo can answer nlllrnintivoly.
I wish I did not have to say this.
Boy Wants a Wagon
"I havo a baby 5 jears old who would
llko nn automobllo or express wagon.
Perhaps .sumo render has ono her boy
has outgrown. I am a widow and havo
been sick for n year, so cannot nfford to
get him one. I will pny epressngc.
"MUS. It. A. L."
Tho foregoing well written nnd clearly
expressed letter hns been crowded out of
sight for longer thnn I llko to think (to
gether with other mntters wo bring to
light today) by tho unprecedented press
of correspondence. While It Is a physical
impossibility to compress alt tho letters
we long to publish Into our contracted
Corner, wo tnko genuine delight In doing
our best to present tno majority of hon
est, touching appeals to sympathetic
readers. Is theto not an express wagon.
or other wheeled vehicle discarded by
the owner for a new one, which tho
widow's son may havo?
No Carpet on the Floor
"Wo have three bare floors In our
house, and two babies, ono 3 years old
and ono IS months. I should bo glnd to
get some strips of carpet or a discarded
rug. Tho strips may bo tent by parcel
post nnd I can pay It, I guess. If soveral
would send mo a yard or two apiece I
coufd sew them together and make
enough to cover all tho floors, but I should
bo grateful for enough for one. I havo a
few quilt pieces to glvo to somebody who
makes patchwork. MRS. T. C. W."
Another letter that would havo ap
peared weeks ago but for the hindrances
to which referenco has been mado. The
petition appeals moro powerfully to us
now than when it was written, for tho
reality of winter Is upon us. Will readers
tako up this case without dolay? The
need Is real and urgent. Wo accept
gratefully tho ever-welcomo quilt pieces.
Student Asks Reading Matter
"I would ask if readers could help me
out with soma good reading matter, alho
If any ono has books on algebra or Bng
llsh, or literature on electrical engineer
ing. I am about to tako up a course,
but books and apparatus cost more than
I thought, and I can't afford to get what
I need. J. o."
The writer Is a student. Ills Is ono of
thoso cases which seldom go unnoticed
in the Corner, that holds education to bo
the prima element of efllciency in any
line of labor.
Singer Seeks Advice
"I have a request to make. It is a big
one to me, but maybe some one who thor
oughly understands will La ready to help
ono less fortunate. For years I have
wanted to sing easily, llko a trained
singer. Singing Is natural to mo-Just a
real hnppv nutpmnlng of tho soul. Much
as 1 havo'wantcd to study under a teach
er's direction I havo never been able to
spare tho money. I have had many re
verses and yot I nm a young man. If
there be one person who comprehends
the real Invo of song, tho Irresistible
Impulse, tho deslro to sing because of
a heart that Is full In splto of adversity,
then I am sure he or sho will Help me.
People say I have a fine voice and that
I really know a great deal about music,
but my voice needs 'placing.' Will you
plcaso ask some one to advlso me, and
1 shall be, oh! fco grateful to you und
your Coiner! And if I can learn to sing
well I pledge myself to glvo whatever
talent I may havo freely, and to remem
ber that I havo received help and must
give In return. L. V. C."
As will bo patent to renders of tho Cor
ner, wo do not nsk for moneyed nsslstnnco
for the ambitious student, but for tuition.
So many professors of vnrlous urts havo
ofTeied tuition freely and voluntnilly thnt
we icglster the singor's nnmo confidently.
Wants Phonograph Records
"My children have an old phonograph,
rai i am unnuio to bear the heavy ex
pense of keeping them supplied with new
records. If you enn learn of thoso who
have some of tho old stylo "two minute"
lecords, which they have abandoned, I
shall bo delighted to treat tho children
to a Tow of them. Our machine only
plays or nccommodntes tho old stylo cyl
inder "two minute" records. Therefore,
we could not Ubo any other kind.
".MRS. S. K. G."
Tho mother's address and reasonnblo
petition aro safely registered In our books.
Lots of records havo exchanged hands
through tho Corner. Lot us hopo that
still thero aro moro to follow.
ABOUT this tlmo of year father, mother
X"i and tho rest of tho folks frequently
nnd cordially dlsagrco upon tho correct
degreo of warmth essential for comfort
and health. Generally tho furnaco tries
hard to please all lastea, but with so many
sanitary engineers regulating It and such
marked variations of wenthcr tho nvcr
ngo indoor climato Is anything but equa
ble. It Is all a question of habit. Tako your
fnee, for Instance. You aro not In tho
habit of wearing clothes on your face,
and your fnco feels fairly comforlablo In
nny ordinary winter weather. But with
your foot it Is different, or your neck or
your chest. Theso portions of tho skin
nro usually moro or less dressed, and
hence scnsltlvo to cold.
Supposing you fix upon 75 degrees ns
tho proper temperature for living rooms.
At 75 you will fcol comfortable. But when
you go to call on tho neighbors let's pre
tend you aro acquainted with your neigh
bors, even If It Isn't fashionable you
find It difficult to keep from shivering,
their climato being only G., to 70 degrees.
Hut they seem to bo qulto comfortable,
and, what Is tho moro remarkable, qulto
healthy as well.
Now when father, mother nnd the
children qunrrel nbout the furnaco It is
a sign the housa lacks good thermome
ters, or better, a thermostat. Personal
sensations arc no guide for the Janitor.
Even tho same Individual will feel chilly
nt ono tlmo nnd too warm nt another
tlmo when tho temperature Is unvarying,
nnd If tho furnnco is run nccordlng to
such feelings, why, tho furnnco will le
come discouraged and get overheated or
go out.
A thermostat Is tho best, nnd n ther
mometer or two "tho next best means of
Insuring an equable imioor curnaiu
through the winter months. Tho Ideal
tompcrnturo to strive for Is about G8 de
grees Fahrenheit. At that temperaturo
tho nlr generally holds the right degree
of moisture, nnd 68 Is qulto as comfort
nblo and ccitnlnly moro economical than
the higher dcgiccs of temperaturo In
mnny homes.
Hot nlr Is nlwnys hnd air. Fresh air
Is cool, moving air. Feeling warm Is
largely a matter of hftblt. Being warm
Is largely a mntter of fresh nlr, nnd sec
ondarily a matter of food nnd dress.
That Indefinable yet tnnglhlo thing
called culture Is Inseparable fiom fresh
Schoolroom, living room, office, store,
theatre, car, church-if It Is GS It Is
right.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Earlier Signs of "right's Dlscnsc
Will yon please mention the earlier
symptoms of Ilrlght'fl disease? Is per
sistent backncho one of them?
Answer Almost never backache. Gen
eral loss of strength or weight, pallor,
digestive disturbance, shortness of breath,
sleeplessness, high blood pressure. By
the way, tho kidney excretion may seem
qulto normal to tho patient.
Dare You Be Your sPll?
Havo you the courngo to llv . wl
belter Judgment dictates, or IS
bo guided by that blind arbiter w"1
Daro you mako a clean w.I A'9""
THE. CHEERFUL CHERUE?
Those versas tVai toll you
to smile when youre blue.
Always .seem so annoying
txd trite.;
Vkan I tried it to-tfey I
was retJlv surprised
lo rind tKc-t
tke sckeme,
works tA
Gingerisms
There may bo safety in numbers, but
most of us shy nt thlru .r
What doth It profit a mnn If ho gain
tho whole world nnd fall to break Into
society?
uaro you maKo a clean ow-Jn .""
pictures, heavy draperies nnd otWvr
chiuuuis iiuu winusnicius thai r I S
your steeping room? lHIJbl
Probably not. You feel that yon IS
enjoy your pet color scheme, fJ.
though a sleeping room Is for 2,111
you must hang your walls with ?t.P?
that hnrmonlze, your curtains V ..."-'
In keeping with tho tone of vou?!
and so on. 0Uf g
A noted physician remarked that l
women learned to slcen In tir.i.-S:. Vir
tary bedrooms, disease would take fli 8
Wallpapers nro cortnln vchlel.
germs, and, ns they absorb verv Vf-S?!
should not bo placed on walls J W
theic sensou after season. a.jjj
If you had tho moral couraga l JP
your walls with washable pain? nM
would bo oblo to dlscour.ntrn i.,-2.1! 8
quickly. " DW",S J3
Rounded corners can bo cleanM i"
readily. u Vn
No pictures on tho walls.
No heavy draoorles.
No carpets-small rugs that enn !,.
If you havo tho bravery to live i?
this you can soon ellmlnato much Sfl
comfort nnd danger of Illness i
nnro you do It, or" do you think if
Neighbor would orltlciso your room
chnrgo It up to n lack of tnsta?
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ASK FOR and GET
ORLICK1!
THE ORIGINAL
MALTED MILK 1
Cheap substitutes cost YOU same pnal
in SteU 8a thmiW4
1123 Walnut tost
FURS, SUITS and GOWNS
Advanco spring stylos aro established, and we nro prepared to execute
your orders to your ontlro satisfaction and economy.
SUITS TAILORED TO YOUR ORDER
" iSQ C SPOUT SUITS, Willi Cross
JtJ ' ounipy or JioKiilntla
suirt
I.INEN SKIItTS $.-, nnd ?0
AH communication nridrcsKrri to Mnrlnn
Iliirlunil klioulil Incloae n Mumped, nrlf
ndilressrd rmrlnne mid n cllmilnir of the
nrllrlc In which on aro Interested, rcr- 1
MnS Wltihltlir tn lllll In dm flinrllnM,.
unrlt of the JI. II. C. should write .Marlon
JInrland. In enre of thin pnncr, for ul
ilrcsscN of those they Mould like lo licln,
nnd, limine reielieil them, communlcuto
direct with thetic parties.
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'X O J I thi fiitat iitnri.L
VV ,.7,V: :V: " TOUI ouiury or JicBiilnllou V.iri
rirtk v '
3 ry-rwri SI 1 Mourning Tailoring Quickly and Well Donn -J
fosu K i " " -
1 ,vvy ft) ft , fancy ' 1 south m
T 8"' A1,ove Chcsttmt'
Ah 1 IWIMIIP 1 Phono Wa,nut 45"
. m LZZZ? Dresses 1 ;
3ssy to i Ueaned ?
W VrU W Excellent Work ftIARC" $1.75,'
i. reSH. - Best of Service irtr T0 l
V,,We,i-Je- If Careful Handling - - j
Vegetables f A TriaI WII CoKnviW You $2.50
One ot llio mont 3 ' a
,fc nutritious of all Kl ' '
Ba Our policy of buy- ftp " ' ' i.
Hlng tho choicest of IS J
froah venctnlilos ft' ' .1
Sq brings to your mid- L
JS winter tnblo tho J
FW produce of summer J
it seasonable prlcro. tl
ritoviBiosmt g '
n TegtlaVUa, Fano v si
Vf J'ruita, .ticca OHv f
A OK mill Product. i
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j?tj formcTlu at 10th St. F
jKjJvJl- Locust 8GU0. fttOjj
BMAMnn5p -
W&2 Removes jT N I .Ip WlPvjV (Th H PH f
ffXyZ. Superfluous Hair R J-wi' f CSk' Jwk' a IS jB . f Q
CCt PrVc'e"! Wis P0P1
ym. All Dm nnd J l VLY VI Hi' ZiUflA 1
fry uepurtmciit More. i. II 1 II V U". A'Mfl K
' ' 0 M fil YOU MAY
? r -" PAY LESS
II 'S I f I, i"j' V but it will cost you more. I
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An Unusual Display of
New Spring Fashions
Worthy of Your Inspection
Since our removal from 1004 Chestnut Street
to our spacious showrooms at
CHAS. LUCKER
announces tho opening of his
IndUldiiul halrdresslngr establish
ment and Invites you particularly
to Inspect hla original creation.
tho
Transformation
La-Reine
CHAS. LUCKER
Hairdresser
SOUTH 13TH STREET
That is the way we feel
about the woman who
sacrifices quality for
economy when bayi g
meat.
If the Roast pleases, the
dinner is always tasty.
Don't confute ui iWtri
any othtr Bradley
Market
and 21st Streets
OUR ONLY ADDRESS
LOCUST 70 Race 1166
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1118-20
Chestnut St.
we have added greatly to our
facilities for creating models
of unusual merit.
Latest Novelties
White Gabardines
and Serges
Regular $50 Suits, $"5 C
During this sale o5 O
Suits that are regu- JfjC
larly S35 and $40 &iO
Skirt Special
Linens and Handsome $
liabardlncs and Poplins,
Regularly 8 and ?10..
5-50
A. Needleman &. Co.
LADIES' TAILORS & DESIGNERS
Riding Habits and Sporting Suits
1118-20 Chestnut Street
Next to Keith's. 3d Floor. Take Elevator.
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