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Mrs. Netcher Finds Per-| sonal Acquaintance! Greatest Bond of Loy-| alty Between Workers, and Employers, That Means Success. Has No Sex Preference in | Filling Places in Big\ Department Store —| Spends Hours Each Day! Mingling With Shop-| pers to Get “Tips.” | By Ethel Lioyd Patterson. No other woman SEcanee]) bas ever a ed . what Mrs. Mollie Netcher of Chicago has done. Mrs.) Netcher owns and personally operates years ago, of his wil,” “Since that time in the bitwiness. that I do not visit t Mrs. Netohe Last worke nlek | WwW could be o . eclat were sive But no w © as u to wear evening 4 f Mrs, Net could | ¥ me for her diamonds nen she turned from me it was ough some one had extinguished her there,’ not In that big chair—In the little nd as 1 obeyed her my hostess | #at herself! down with her back to a mirror, thus ing me to verity the|e js in the back of her large as the ones in| + the front. “Of your 3,20 employees how many 2" 1 asked, No Sex Preference. “1 shoul about ployees and halt 1 my emt women,” on: ve no preference for either men or women as employees. I do not know there is anything to choose be- en them. I simply appoint the per- 9 the position who seems to have capabilities to fill it. 1 do not con- sex, are more rellable than men, and pos- ® ney are steadier workers; but t ei n No fooner do you train them to Gegvee of proficiency than th 5) and marry. y " Mrs. Netcher added tt hen women do leave ¥ come back in a year « again in minor po i ie ay 4 employed ‘more than her did? Do you prefer women protested Mrs, Netcher, very awkward questions hever way I answered you I would be sure to make trouble for myself, “Most of my buyers are men. I find men have greater executive | ability. it all the buyers have women Women b + better taste in selection than m: have. Of course, here aud there you find a woman with executive | ability, Take myself, for example. If any one were to tell you « woman could do what I you would not belie busband had faith 1 knew my ability. That is why he made his will as he ci you had no previous business| © before «your husband's I queried, Another Awkward Query. “awkward question. ted the slippers. ‘The of ‘the six white her hat, 2 Mrs. diamond * she ad. least matter s to know that 1 in the ever spend rk every day 1 consult with th very season I have a persona’ talk with my buyers and go over the as though I ough all my employees to know me ily and admire me. ‘hat sort | is so conducive to loyalty, and ! it {8 an excellent business | i I am so fond of the people who | Work for me, too. Sometimes | feel as lights. tor sald Mrs. Netoher, as al not misunderstand “that women put more of the personal th it Is @ good idea; pa ning a department sto: ness overcame her completely. Mix. Ni , “There are a] yy, WoL Rie AeA Sn carulta ce | great SRUSRARIIy BRE ONT the | ene eee eas tints to be ine | other hu there are the buyers and Seaewed, fs hea! ity publicity is bs : 4 b Ar r public nagers, and many men in minor por) OOM eaily, T° would so muca all about me. o » but they never seemed to do | other people see us,” ‘Of course, one might say that women | ? COURT TOD EASY Judge Warren W ely T saw I had asked an-| thi THE _EEREIES WoRLD, 0 be ten of me, 4 the store and But don't might sound | hough there oug go Panic Over Publicity. when I explain that Mrs. Netcher ed her words with a most] t glance down at the two five | diamonds rising and falling on} + sentiments. “E think, any wa: aid Mrw. Netcher, men do, and larly in run- . Women, also, attention to detail, und that natural inclination in my- ias helped me in my busl- lement into busine: Suddenly Mrs, Netcher's modesty “But you are going to put all this in |Ohe Hundred and ‘Phirty-seventh street | Merchant Princess of Chicago K nows °. Each One of Her 3,200 Tnploneees = 4 | 1 in sentencing to a term in Elmira Re- formatory T 4 J. Donigan, twenty- six years old, of No, 620 Bagt One Hun-{ dred and Thirty-sixth etreet. Donigan! a1 pleaded guilty! of breaking into a) dyeing establishment at No. 008 East! and stealing $160 worth of clothing. The Cefense of Donigan was that he was drunk and did not know what he was doing. Probation officers re- ported that the prisoner had been em- ployed for three years in a Bronx ma- chine shop, that his reputation was good and that his employers were wiling to take him back, “Although the defendant clatms ‘e| was drunk," sald the Court in com-| menting on the report of the probation | officers, “he was ober enough to pawn | — rather you did not write anything at | I have had interviews in hia, My friends lked them, but “It is so diffloult to see ourselves as I murmured, with d on the doorknob, one moment," called Mra. carry the | y woman | know, | 'Mer- | the “Good SHENG ABR 1 replied, ON THIEVES, SAYS JUDGE FOSTER Good night!" | | Declares for Greater Severity \j in Sentencing Housebreaker to Elmira Reformatory. The cou! lenient # of this city have been too ace cording thieves, of the Court of General J CRITICS The physician who recommends, the patient who uses and the chemist who analyzes Scott’s Emulsion have established it as pre-eminently the best in purity, in perfection and in results, No other preparation has stood such severe tests, such world-wide imitation and met with such popu- 9 lar and professional endorsement, To the babe, the child and the adult it gives pure blood, strength, solid flesh and vitality, ALL DRUGGISTS HEINGOLD, Rheingold— everywhere. Grocers, delicates- sens, liquor deal- ers—they all have it and applaud ‘it. PALE RIPE RHEINGOLD | Taste It Tonight Rheingold is botr brew: t Licbmann's Sons | in Brooklyn. Visitors welcome. RELIEF 2% DEAF xpress wagon | | ACCEPT OUR OFFER TO-DAY | Ht ypu are deat. or he of ao vot “tal fo at] "F tn TROPHON 66. oe ridge Ide. =. New York City. | goessepooeosseeooooeneees Three Big Features in a 1911 World { cAlmanac > CENSUS FIGURES ¢ ELECTION RETURNS 3 ‘AVIATION RECORDS 3 Price 25¢; by Mail, 350, Soro o | 3 ry 3 « managers complain that ft is no use yushing Prosecutions for tiveft because the judges let the prisoners go. So fa Q | | \ Threat Against Countertetti down in revenge because he testified againet Italian counterfeiters recently at Pittston, near here, Sam Latin of | Pittston fs dying at his home. ambushed and shot last night by two Latina has feared this fate, and told | of the gang who had escaped arrest had sent him word that he would be killed. T am informed wy ie det ment endant robbed before ft is about time the r merchants ind department store as T am concerned that cr no longer apply Ad SHOT BY BLACK HANDERS. {ticlam will Witness Carried Out, (Spectal to The Evening World.) | WILKPSBARRE, Pa, Feb. 8.—shot onvicted in New York City and gave vidence to the police which reeulted n breaking up the division of the gang | Te wan |'t men. Since his return from New York iis family and friends that memberr The Secret Service men discovered WEDNESDAY, the come! iat money made there is good reanon to Counterfeite distribat |* sey were o ret at the "rl rhe queer years. cough with no harmful after-effect 25 cts, and 60 cte. a bottle. 60-ct. bottle of Riker’s Expectorant | | does not stop your cough or bring back the empty bottle and). get your FEBRUARY 8, 1911°% eff re former mmem| ngs broken up the New York t to Pittston for ald of Latina t arrests and to history of the, gang. assers at Pittston rs of Slack Hand police here, re now searching for | d_by the polic in the forefront during all thi It effectually stops JAMES McCREERY & CO." « 23rd Street 34th Street On Thursday, February the 9th. UMBRELLAS. In Both Stores, Twilled Silk Umbrellas, tape edge. Natu- ral or Mission Wood Handles. and women. Sizes for men 2,00 value 8.00 WOMEN'S HOUSE GOWNS. Silk Negligees, trimmed with lace. . Embroidered Silk Japanese Robes. . French ‘Flannel House Gowns. . Flowered Silk Kimonos In Both Stores, - 18.00 - 14.50 . 8.50 WOMEN'S HOSIERY. 500 dozen Imported In Both Stores. Black Maco Cotton Stockings, with spliced heels, soles and toes. 2§c per pair 6 pairs for 1.30 Fine Lisle Thread Stockings, with double garter tops and extra spliced heels, soles and toes. 35¢ per pair eran! peice BOc Pure Thread Silk, ingrain dyed, with hand- embroidered clocks. Cotton soles and tops. Children’s 1.00 per pair wont price 1.65 Jacquard Socks,—Checks, Polka Dots and Fancy weaves in Lisle Thread. Size 5 to 8 inches. 25¢ per pair WASH DRESS GOODS. 1m Both Stores. Second Floor. Unusual Sale of White Dress Linen. Ramie Linen, inches wide. Trish manufacture. 45 35¢ per yard value 600 French Linen, Pure Flax. 46 inches wide. . 28c per yard ‘value 500 Belgium Linen, made on hand looms.- Water si.runk. 48 inches wide... .50c per yard values 7Be and S5e dAMES McGREERY & CO. 23rd Street 34th Street pet most popular|| fi Cough and Cold’! Remedy in existence, and hae kept|| the! fa JAMES McGKEERY & GO. 23rd Street FUR DEPARTMEN 34th Street In Both Stores, On Thursday, February the 9th Hudson Seal Coats. French Seal Coats...... Grey Wolf Muffs. Grey Wolf Scarfs Black Wolf Muffs... Black Wolf Scarfs... Blue Wolf Muffs. Blue Wolf Scarfs. Raccoon Muffs Raccoon Scarfs... . Pointed Fox Muff: Pointed Fox Scarfs Persian Paw Muffs. Persian Paw Shawls agrd Street COME HER: StaeeT | FOR | THESEEX TRAORDINARY BARGAINS Women’s Storm bers double sole « 39c Extra high cut; atid heel; all sizes; an actual 69 vas res or low pen and check effec white, black and white gray and white; 5 value, at = Extra Large Hair Nets La Mignonette; extra large size; allover ‘ invisible; all wanted shades; the regular 2c 5c at) 22c dozen; Eberhard Faber Pencil Sets The famous Faber brand; con- sists of an assortment of pen- pen holders and eraser; fitted in neat floral box; never sold eis 14c 25c; at ... | = Nickel Plated Tea Kettles With solid copper body; stamped in one A an Ackil $1.25 val- 79c ei m= 20th Century White Light Heater A combination gas burner; will take the chill out of any room in a few minutes and gives a bright reading light at 5 cost of light alone HY value; he 9c Boys’ Knicker Suits Double-breasted Knicker Suits, Russian or Sailor Suits; shown in neat mixtures; 5 to 16 years, according to style; $3.00 value; 1 29 Apron Ginghams One of the best brand ead a large variety of blue 3”2¢ checks and plaids; act- ual 10c, value; at, yd. Children’s Fine Cambric Drawers Full cut, with fine oribreksered ruffle; sizes to al bikes 19¢ at '10c —_ “Hisa's Nealon Good quality wim or woven madras and percales; plain or plaited bosom, cuffs attached; also a number with soft collars attached; in white, cream, plain blue or stripe 29c effects; 59¢ and values, at .seseerees Embossed Windowphanie The famous substitute for the beauties of stained glass; all new, pretty Spring de- 7c signs; value 19c; at yard ...... setesorena Girls’ Tub Dresses Fine percales, Scotch Ginghams and linens; neatly trimmed; full proportioned wide side: plaited skirts; all sizes 6 to 14 years; 69c value $1.50; at.... Rogers Silver Fa Plated Teaspoons French gray floral de- :# 29¢ signs; value 59c; at, half doren . yy fer halfedosen Pure Cork Linoleum Shown in a splendid assortment of new 1911 patterns; actual 75c value; at, 37c Purest and best; for the Bath, Toilet and Nursery; regularly aid at 9, Follow the direction of th most remarkable bargain pric a record low one, in many instances below cost. orders filled and rone to dealers. Quantities limited. SKIRTS TO MEASURE “index this season has yet produced. No mail or C. and you will quickly recognize the Every price Ae > Women Will Welcome These Stirring. Garment Price Mark-Downs $12 to $20 Serge and Prunella Dresses at $6.98 The Yabrics are all wool; the styles are up-to- the-minute; over 100 different models; cus tom dressmaker's finish throughout; whalebones in neck and inside seams taped and finished with taffeta silk; latest model skirts; black, navy, tan, gray, wine, green, staria, gobelin and cadet; ALL SIZES for women or misses from 14 6 98 e years to 44 bust; all to go in this sale at, each... Women’s and Misses’ $15 to $25 Polo Coats Now $4.98 coats of striking distinctiveness; double-faced all-wool coatings; orbelted back; all sizes. in DRESS- MAKER'S ALTER- ATIONS FREE. srown or navy; values up to $25; choice to- These Dresses, $6.08 morrow at 52-in. $32.50 New Zealand Ponyskin Fur Coats 4 $14.98 Handsome Chapelle dyed ponyskin coats; unusually lustrous; formerly priced at $35 in D. Price & tock. Offered at the lowest price ever know! New York s) Made of fine selected skins; silk brocade lining throughout, !n sizes 32 to 42; to-morrow, each e ORDERS PROMPTLY Ds Special Sale of 2,000 Dozen Regular pretty styles—cor=- set covers made to retail at 50c each. Made of soft quale ity nzinsook, dains tily trimmed with pretty laces, ins sertings, Leadings and ribbon run; allover embroids ery. On sale toe morrow only. All 50c values. $25 Royal on of this size and calibre sold under $25; Seamless Brussels Rugs “Alle Wool Brussels Rugs value $14.98; to 9x12 ft, size; act- Alexandra Art Loom Seamless Wilton Rugs 44 Off Rugs at some rugs made—beautiful Persian from 7 new, hand- ‘A, 98) : value AY 50, at MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.' Simply pat in pp memory of he oldest us inhabitant there only 350; the handsomest rugs you ever laid your eyes upon; full 10.6x Mex Smith's Seamless Brussels Rugs;| Choose from handsome new Oriental’ choose from 12 patterns; full 9x12 ft. size; guar close out this’ pat ual value $20; at 1 1.98 B No one else can sell these famous 9x12 ft. size Art Loom Seamless Wilton Rugs at this low price; maker won't 28 50 e Reversible Brussels Rugs Wilton Velvet Rugs Just 50 heavy reversible pro-Brus- and floral pat- terns—full x12 some pattern: 14. 98 $10; at $6 Jap Matting Rugs |$1AllWoolVelvet Car-| Smith's Seamless Just received a consign- | pets, Made & Laid Free Your Memory Does Not Recall Such a Value as never have been Royal Axminster Rugs 8.3 ft. size; to-morrow here at. c4 WA 98 new patterns; full Steed all wooly 8 5 tern, each . e 0 let them; to-morrow the $40 Art Loom Seamless Wilton One of the most serviceable and hand- sels Rugs; 9x9 ft. size; choose size —~ value Brussels Rugs ment of vew, fine)Parlor, library and sit-) Choose from 2 splendid grade Jap Matting} tin ‘room, stair ana| patterns 4 A AP hall patterns; in all the a ientat aha 2. 98 new designs and col- value orings; $6; at.. yard 80c