Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 126, 13 March 1910 — Page 39

THE RICH3IOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, 3IARCH 13, 1910. PAGE NINETEEN

LITTLE CHANGE" IN" MEN'S FOOTWEAR.

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.EN'S shoes are built on such con

ervative Hoes that there is but

light opportunity for variation of style. Of course, for tbe gratification of the "faucy boy" there are always a few "freak" con-

. captions launched each season but these never find recognition with the really fashionable men of refinement. One flagrant offense of recent introduction was the green shoe, another the shoe that fastened with gilt buckles and straps and still another was the shoe with colonial tongue sad colored lacings. "Peace to their ashes!" We men are not for ostentation In our footwear. At least, most of us are satisned to direct as little attention to those members as possible. The advanced styles now shown in the shops evidence a tendency for shorter vamps, higher heels and broad toes. This means the prominence of the "comfort" and "bull dog" shapes which were In vogue some years ago. The soles are lighter weight and closer trimmed than last summer's styles. In both shoes and oxfords tbe black calf and Russia effects are the preferred finishes. It was thought that the tans would continue their wane of popularity indicated last season, but from advanced showings and early purchases in authoritative shops they seem to show a returning tendency. This season, however, the tans will be darker than those in vogue last summer. Warm brown, fawn and oxbloods are shown with greater prominence and are meeting with stronger support than the

yellow and light tans of last season. Many of the oxfords shown are the one and two eyelet styles and tbe smart booteries are strong in their praise of this departure.

The button oxford is well placed , in the edicts for this season. Gun metal finishes to match the gray tendency of the suit styles are shown but we do not look for any great response from these. Men of discrimination have always been loath to accept any footwear finishes other than the conventional black and tan shades and while there is a logical reason for Intro

ducing the gun metal, in that they would

be harmonious with the color scheme of

the season, it would be safer, if not saner, to see them prominently established before

we adopt what is likely to be a fleeting

fad.

For evening wear at summer resorts.

country clubs and early functions patent leather pumps have the first call. Men who prefer the shoe to the pump for dancing may adopt a new treatment which is now introduced. These shoes haTe black buck

skin tops. The dead black of this combin

ing well with the brilliancy of the patent

leather vamp and the effect is much richer than the average clotlt tops.

There is also an effort being made to

launch a black satin pump for men's evening wear! This is made over a well-fitting

last and with first-class material produces

a piece of footwear which has a distinctive appearance and may figure prominently In our future styles. Its general effect

Is less brilliant than patent leather but at

the same time is not as subdued as tb

dull calf skin. It may be said in their favor that they bold their shape fairly well and we are looking forward to their des

tiny with much interest.

Returning to the street shoes it might

be noted that gray suede tops are being; shown in some of tbe shops. It is contemplated that tbe gray tendency of tbe season will induce many men who have a penchant for matching, to adopt this effect. Wax calf and dull velour calf are really considered the most fashionable effects for the season. Not so many wing tips will be worn as heretofore. In one of the trade magazines there recently appeared a scale giving the relation In sizes In shoes to half hose. We believe this bit of valuable Information deserves chronicling here. It is said that with a number 5 shoe the proper size of half hosa would be No. 9; with 6 shoe, SV hose; with 7 shoe, 10 hose; with 8 shoe, 106 hose; with 9 shoe, 11 hose; 10 shoe, 1H4 hose. It further informs us that sizes in half hose correspond with inch measurements, as for instance, No. 0 equals 9 Inches from heel to toe. In order to determine what should be the proper size for your foot, it Is stated that No. 9 should measure 12 inches in leg length and ascending sizes call for half inch additional length respectively. In other words, size 11 means hosiery should measure fifteen inches from foot of heel to top of cuff.

This page is devoted to the Boys and Men who are interested in knowing what is to be the correct footwear for spring and summer, and where they will be able to find it. Glance through the Fashion Articles on this page and you will get

some idea as to the trend of the styles. We have made an earnest effort to place ourselves in position to supply the trade with the very newest and most popular styles in footwear and have now in stock the MOST ELABORATE AND UP-TO-DATE PAT TERNS IN MEN'S FOOTWEAR ever shown in Richmond.

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WHAT THE MOTORIST WILL WEAR.

Men's 2 and 3 Eyelet Pump Oxfords HIGH TOE AND HEEL, VERY NEWEST SHAPES, IN TAN, PATENT AND GUN METAL, $3.00 to $4.50. MEN'S PATENT, GUN METAL AND VICI OXFORDS, on Neff & Nusbaum's Nature Last, $2.50 to $4.00. MEN'S 3 AND 4 BUTTON OXFORDS in all Leathers and on the new 1910 shapes, short vamps, high heels and raised toe, the very newest patterns, $2.50 to $5.00.

Neff & Nusbaum's $2.50 Special THE LONGEST and STRONEST $2.50 PROPOSITION IN THE CITY. Not a regular $2.50 shoe, but a high priced shoe at a low price. GENUINE GOODYEAR WELTS in all leathers and patterns, both Shoes and Oxfords. Come and see us for anything you may need in footwear. WE HAVE A STYLE FOR EVERY TASTE A FIT FOR EVERY FOOT A PRICE FOR EVERY PURSE.

MUFF" l MUSBAUM Not the best because the largest, but the largest because the best"

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HE motorist's apparel should pri

marily be pointed towards practicability and comfort and these realized, then tbe accomplishment

of artistic effect may be given consideration. That grace, utility

snd ease can be embodied in tbe motorist's clothes is evidenced in tbe productions now to be found in any of the well equipped shops catering to this trade. For those men who desire to affect the prescribed fashion in auto attire we desire to state that, such fashions are well de fined, even,' to tbe minutest accessories. Those who decide such things have designated in the garments the authentic materials, colors and styling for tbe devotee In coutra-distlnetion to tbe garments that the business man wears, wbo merely uses the motor in riding to his office as a matter of convenience. The mandates for the suits are that the coats be cut Norfolk witb belts and boxplaits. Tbe coats are cut yoke effect, the yoke extending to tbe top button of the coat and to tbe beginning of tbe plaits. Tbe belts close witb two buttons and re, of course, of the same material and pattern as tbe balance of the garmeut. All edges, lapels, cuffs and pockets are lap earned. Usually cravenetted and waterproof materials are employed. Tbe best usage has established that the caps should be of tbe same material and

pattern as the suit. For the gentlemen

drivers tbe caps are of English Tacht, golf

or Eton styles. Also some negligee tele scope effects are permissible. Tbe trousers are cut peg-top with tai

lored cuff buttons and are all of tbe full knickerbocker effect. Tbe cuffs on these trousers are either button or lace at tbe

knee. These trousers are similar In style to those In vogue for tbe cyclist during

the height of that craze a few years ago

Puttee leggins are worn with this costume,

the button or lace effect on the cuffs show

ing a little bit above tbe leggin top.

Tbe materials chiefly employed In the

construction of these salts are of whip

cord, petrel cloth, kahkl and natural lin

ens. In whipcords the popular snaaes are

tan, pearl and gray, and in tbe petrel

clotb, brown. Tbe kahkl and linen suits are of tbe natural unbleached shades of

those materials.

There are several styles of top coata per'

mltted to the motorist. There are tbe

Raglan, gaberdines snd slipons. The rag-

Ian overcoats are cut along tbe lines of the conventional raglan styles. Variations

are confined only as to length and fullness. Some have the regular collars with a tab attachment at tbe throat, so that It may

be clasped snugly as a protection from

wind, rain and dust. Others have a pro

tector collar made to fit snugly at the

throat. On all these coats there Is also a

tab attachment at the cuff so thst th sleeves may also be clasped snugly at tht wrist for the same protection. These rag lans are fly-front or of a button-througV variety. These latter may be either singk or double breasted. Most of tbem bar: slash diagonal vents, so that entrance may be made to the suit or trouser pockets without disturbing the outer garment as to unbuttoning. These garments are for tbe most part finished off witb lap seams or heavy stitching. One novelty recently shown in one of

the smart shops, shows the protector collar laced In front with silk cord instead of tbe usual buttons. The gaberdines are cut much fuller than the raglan or slipon styles. Some are almost bell-shape In their flare and sweep of skirt. These garments are shorter than the raglans and usually stop at the knees. Tan, slate and olive are the fashionable shades In these outer garments aud various textures, presumably of foreign origin, from their names, are employed. These materials are known as Burberrys, Boseberrys and Mcintosh cloths. While being quite substantial in appearance they are really light in weight for spring and summer usage. It is well defined that the motorist is to wear shirts of soft flannel or some lighter silk textures, such as pongee, Jap or Chins silks. These shirts usually have the soft

'oil, lay down collar, or are collarlese Vhere thejsoft roll collar is attached the :at wing or string tie is worn snd witb -be collarless shirts stocks are affected. rtocks are returning as fashionable for all muting purposes. Tuttee leggins are much in vogue, these ring, either black or tan, calf or plg-skln. :auntlet gloves to match the leggins aw . orn. Some very smart drivers are wear:ig these leggins and gauntlets of s gun :etal finish, and tbeae are very handsome ;a tone. TW, Irr .m. 1-11 , it- .

"v.. v. ouiuc iminuuil JU ID! COBlUmi i rf the gentleman driver from that of nil

rnauffeur. it is decreed that the chauffeur's coat should be tbe plain box. doable breasted, button-through garment with no embellishments as to cuffs snd lapel treatment. Also the chauffeur cap Is to be of tbe French chauffeur style, bavinslarge visor and full flat crown. The trousers are cut same as the owner's gsrment but have no buttons or laced effect, tbe cuffs being plainly tailored, merely to tuck into tbe puttee leggins. These garments are of washable whipcord and olive sbsdes are preferred. The leggins snd gauntlets are black calf skin. On stormy dsya the chauffeur wears a rubber cap witb a cape attached which falls down over tbe neck asd shoulders and cut around tbe face, thus giving gratifying protection In tbe most Inclement weather. Tbese rubber caps are shown in black, light tan snd terrs cotta shades.

KEELHAULING. An Old Time Form of Punishment For Offending Sailors. Very few persons know what keelhauling Is, but before tbe advent of steam It was a recognized form of punishment for offending; sailors and more to be dreaded than even tbe cat o' nine tails. A line was passed beneath the ship from port to starboard side, leaving about a foot of slack under the keeL The unfortunate tar's feet were securely tied together and his arms lashed behind his back. In this helpless condition be was attached to the end of the line and dropped overboard in the smothering seas to be hauled along under the ship, bumping and scraping against the bottom in the process until he was yanked up on the opposite side. The punishment was repeated until the victim became unconscious from fright or bruises, and sometimes by a refinement of cruelty he was allowed to remain under tbe ship for a full minute until be was all but drowned. The ship never was stopped while a sailor was being keelhauled, and if sometimes tbe strain on the line was too great and it parted, leaving him to go down bound and

helpless to an ocean graVe. nobody was held responsible for bis death, but it was reported In the log as an "act of Providence." Keelhauling was great sport for the captain and mates, but the mariner who once survived tbe experience took good care never to do anything to merit sucb a terrible punishment again. New York Press.

HIS WIFE'S TRIUMPH. A Memento That Was Inspiring to John Richard Green. It has been the fate of many men of letters to have ill health bearing them down as they struggle on toward literary achievements. Thus beset in recent times were Stevenson, Richard Jeffries and J. IL Green. Each of these. It happened, bad a high hearted wife to keep him up, even to help him with the actual labor of writing. "The Life and Letters or J. R. Green", show forth a great and sweet man. They show, too, a wife whose sympathy and fortitude helped to make his accomplishment possible. In copying the vast amount of manuscript of her husband's books ' Mrs. Green contracted writer's cramp and Tas .forced to .iton uslcr hr rtvbt

band. Thla looked like a final obstacle In tbe way of the invalid, who did much of his thinking in bed and could not write himself. But Mrs. Green set to work at ouce learning to write with her left band. One of her first practice pages, which she was about to destroy with the rest, her husband took quietly and put la his pocket. Years afterward when 111 health seemed unbearable and in discouragement be felt that be could not work he used to take put that piece of paper, a living record of his wife's triumph over difficulty. When he saw the painful. patient strokes by which Mrs. Green had learned to write with her left band he could work on with something near to inspiration.'

Peasants of Palestine. The peasauts of Palestine do not use knives and forks -or spoous. Their cooked food Is eaten out cf a large wooden bowl, around which tbe family " or " guests "gather, seated on the ground. The thumb and first two fingers are used to eat with. . " ' " Just a Bit.' ' . Jack Tour horse has a tremendously long bit. Tom Yes; It's a bit too long.

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We have been studying the shoe proposition as it applies to the boys. To set a shoe that will stand the racket, shoes the proper style and at a reasonable price, has been ono of tho most difficult propositions for us to figure out, but we have It solved. We have just received a large shipment of Boys' Welt Shoes and Oxfords made especially for ug over the same up-to-date lasts as our fine men's shoes and oxfords.

Patent and gun metal welts, size 2 11 -2 to V -2, Q2.S to Q&8) Patent and gun metal welts, size VS 11 -2 to 2, Q2.S to Q2.75 Patent and gun metal, else S to V3. Q2.) to Q2. These have all the style of men's shoes and made to give hard wean We have some specials for children over our new "Nature Last," which preserves the natural shape of the foot, and has lots of stylo and comfort. We can't describe our boys', youths' and little gents' line as we would like, but can only soy wo

have the most complete stock we have ever had, and at all prices. Boys' Shoes, 2 1-2 to 5 1-2, $1.SO to 93; Boys Shoes, 13 1-2 to 29 $1.23 to 2.75; Boys' Shoos, O to 13, pf to $2.50. Every pair guaranteed to give satisfactory wear. See us for all kinds of shoes for oil kinds of boys. "The Best Shoes For the Least Kloney."

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