Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 267, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1910 — Page 2

Odd News From Big Cities

Stories of Strange Happenings in the Metropolitan Towns

Historic Barn Is Used as a Church

PHILADELPHIA. —Grace Lutheran church of Roxborough is erecting a handsome Gothic edifice on the northwest corner of Ridge and Roxborough avenues. The site is a historic one and was long revered by the older residents for the part taken there during the revolutionary war. The old stone dwelling has been demolished, but the large barn in the rear not only has been preserved, but Is being used as a house of worship while the building of the church home Is in progress. Both the barn and the house figured in a cowardly proceeding during the winter of 1777-1778, while the British were ia possession of Philadelphia. Washington’s army was at Valley Forge, enduring the hardships of that terrible winter and scouting parties ■were frequently sent out from the encampment there to the outlying districts of the city. One December afternoon, during a snowstorm, a company of Virginia troopers rode dow r n Ridge avenue, then known as the Plymouth road, through Roxbor-

Telephone Now Used for Advertising

NEW YORK.—A number of business houses in New York are using the telephone instead of circulars for advertising purposes. Probably this will meet the approval of Uncle Sam. If adopted wherever practicable it might extensively relieve the strain on the postal service. A retail dry goods merchant receives a consignment of choice laces. It takes only a few minutes to ring up two or three dozen of his best customers who would be especially interested in such goods and ask them to call and examine the laoes. The flattery of such an invitation appeals strongly to many persons. Circularization has been carried to such an extent that much of its effectiveness is frequently lost and many circulars never reach the buyer to whom they are addressed, whereas the telephone call can usually be a direct communication. A haberdasher telephones his patrons to note his

Chicago Hair Industry Is a Big One

CHICAGO. —According to the manager of one of Chicago’s big “hair factories” his plant is doing a mih lion dollars’ worth of business a year. Said Mr. Manager: “Why, the foreign dealers who used to make colonial wigs never began to have the trade we have. You can see this letter from a well-known Arm rushing us on with an order for 5,000 switches, and those ten band boxes over there contain exactly $30,000 worth of first quality hair all to be sold to department stores. A woman up in Wisconsin has made nearly $50,000 simply by selling the hair she has bought from country women all over the state. “All hair that is not Chinese is first quality hair, but 75 per cent, of the false hair now worn is from a Chinaman’s queue—second quality hair we call it. When a Chinaman dies or is sent to prison his queue, which averages 40 inches in length, is cut off

City Thrives op the Bermuda Onion

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. —That this city \Owes its great distinction as a metropolis of the wonderful state of Texas to the Bermuda onion as grown Jn Rio Grande bottom lands, the residents are proud t'< admit. Seven years age a mat named Nye, •who thought he had been cheated in a land trade, asked the Agricultural department what he could raise on the land. It was dry and sandy soil near San Antonio. Bermuda onipns, was the answer. This yoar the Bermuda onion crop marketed from this district -exceeded $2,000,000 in value. As soon as Mr. Nye demonstrated that the._so-called desert land near Satt Antonio would return a profit ’of ,♦SOO to s£oo an acre in onions, ii

ough. and, seeing the spacious and inviting barn, stoppe/J at the house and asked permission of Andrew Wood, the owner, t,o spend the night in the barn. Wood was a patriot, and at once acceded to the request, urging a number of the troopers to spend the night in the house. Midnight passed, and the weary troopers were indulging in dreams of deliverance from their foes and a safe return to their own firesides when suddenly the sentinel detected the approach of a body of horsemen. He had scarcely given an alarm when they rushed by him. In a moment the house and barn was the scene of confusion, alarm and disorder. Already had some of the Virginia troopers mounted their horses and were hastening to escape by Care’s lane, opposite the house, when the British rushed on to the attack, giving no quarter. Many of the Americans escaped, but those remaining were fallen upon and murdered in cold blood. Grace Lutheran church, after holding services in the Roxborough Lyceum hall, rented the Woods’ house, the lower part of which was fitted up as a chapel, with Sunday school rooms on the upper floors. The property was subsequently purchased, the old house torn down and tho barn brought Into service.

latest importations in nefck scarfs, the newst shirtings or special offers in silk hose, a clipping bureau rings up a prominent financier, tells him his name is fn'entioned in the dailies in connection with an important railroad deal and asks him to subscribe to the bureau’s extremely efficient service; a dealer in antiques begs that madame will call to examine some rare old Sheffield plate just received. Such attentions have all the exclusiveness of a varnishing day invitation, and it would be a patron of hardy nerve who would fail to buy. These telephone calls do not cost any more than circularizing, when letter postage, personally typewritten letters or engraved invitations are used, as they must be in order tb secure the attention of valQdble patrons. Also they have the merit of being traceable without a cumbrous “follow-up” system. If a merchant has telephoned Mrs. Van Allyn that he has a few choice Sulu pearls which he is reserving for her inspection he knows within a day or two whether or not Mrs. Van Allyn has bought thereof and he need not waste time or money again on unprofitable customers.

and sold at a big auction sale. Our agents bid for. it by the pound and then ship directly to us. Over at our laboratory these queues are first thoroughly disinfected, the greatest care being taken, then they are bleached perfectly white and put through a refining process, which makes them more like the natural hair. After they are dyed the ordinary shades they cease being queues and become ‘switches.’ “Then they are put on a hackle, a board set with sharp steel spikes, where they are separated into even lengths. For instance, a 26-inch switch, the popular length, must >ave every hair precisely inches long. In the average switch there are about six different shades of one color which must be blended together on the hackle. "We used to get about all of our first quality hair from the peasants of Switzerland. Nine months ago, however, the country passed a law forbidding the women to sell more than ene-third of their hair. We now buy most of our fine ‘cut’ hair from Russia, but the demand for it is so great that where we last year paid $1.90 a pound we now have to pay sl4 a pound. In a good switch there are four ounces of hair.”

slightly irrigated, someone tried cabbage. The cabbage shipped from this district brought $1,000,000 this year. Then other garden truck followed naturally and this brought back $3,» 000,000. When truck growing with river irrigation proved successful, an effort was made to -get water through bored wells. Artesian wells have added more than a million acres to the cultlvatahle land. Of course, as the business grew, San Antonio prospered. From the trading point for a cattle country it became the distributing center for one of the richest small farming districts in the world. The population of the city was 37,673 in 1880, and In 1900 It had Increased to 52,321. This year the total soared to 96,641, and, with suburbs, It far exceeds the charmed 100,000 mark. The nearest rival in Texas is Dallas, with 92,104. What gives the greatest joy locally is that eight years ago all Texas tyas saying that San Antonio had reached its limit.

Made Up in Green

TIIB toilet at the left Is of emerald green satin finished cloth. The corsage is draped by means of crosswise plaits in front, and has a deep yoke of the material which is cut in one piece with the sleeves. It is trimmed with bands of embroidery to match and with passementerie buttons. The collar and sleeve ruffles are of fine lace with jabot of the' same ornamented with little knots of velvet and buckles of brilliants. The skirt with raised waist line is made with an inverted plait in the middle of the front and is finished at the bottom with a flounce of the material cut in points at the top and headed by a band of the embroidery. The other toilet is of moss green

PARIS TIRED OF BUTTONS

Novelties in Tailor Suits for Fall Show Smart Styles Sure to Be Popular. A tailor suit has been observed in Paris that is as common as the chestnut leaves and which we have seen seldom in America. Ten to one it will be the suit of the autumn with us. It lends itself too readily to the cheaper style of ready-made clothes, in which it has already appeared in the huge department shops here, and yet it is very smart. The skirt is narrow, more or less so according to the inclination, and has a bias, hand around the edge of a short, narrow coat. The skirt, mind you, has no bias band. It seams are lapped and stitched, and there is a row of small buttons for about six inches up the tw T o front seams. Paris is very tired of buttons, so these are left off in the suits made for the American trade. The skirt is about a yard and a quarter wide, but this will be enlarged by our tailors. The coat just covers, the rounded part of the hips, and its bias band runs from three to four inches wide. The shoulders are inclined to be narrow, because they are not padded, and ’the buttons, which, go straight down the front, are large bullets of leadcolored metal, or brass if one prefers. The sleeve is long and plain, the rever short and square at the edges. If you want to know just how the majority of smart women look at noon at Trouville, Deauvill and the boulevards you must imagine In your mind’s eye this suit. The skirt is short, showing dark gray silk stockings, with heavy clocks up the sides, and patent leather American pumps, with a flat,bow, which will be replaced by heavy shoes with grap tops. A high collar attached to the blouse shovjs above the coat, and in the front is always a plaited frill, with lace at its one edge. The hat is still flat and rather large, but in the next week or two It will be replaced by a tall, plaited turban of changeable velvet, bordered with fur or grebe. There is little trimming on these hats for noon wear, but for afternoon use they are repeated with the addition of a pair of Mercury wings placed directly in front and made of iridescent pin feathers.

Some Glove Hints.

Both long and short gloves will be needed for the fall, coat sleeves being long, but sleeves for dressy occasions short. Among kids, glace, pique, cape and mocha will be most fashionable. Suede and all dull finishes will pot be much worn. In fabric gloves, chamois-finished lisle still leads- in favor, the best colors being black, white and yellow. Kid and silk gloves will be shown principally In black and white, though tan, slate, mode and, to. a 1 lesser extent, blue and green will be In the fashion. Finally, embroidered silk gloves will continue In popularity.

cheviot, or light weight cloth. The blouse is cut in one piece with the sleeves and is trimmed with applique bands of black satin which are embroidered with cord matching the gown. The guimpe wd sleeve puffs are of white tulle or mousseline de sole; the girdle is of black satin fastened at the left side with a pretty knot. The skirt has an odd tablier which forms a point at the bottom where it is bordered with large black satin buttons with loops of cord. The back and sides of the skirt are finished with a flounce headed by a band of the embroidered satin, which also trims the middle of the back extending from the top to the flounce.

EFFECTIVE FOR YOUNG GIRL

Cashmere Would Make'Up Well in Model That Has Much to Recommend It. Cashmere is selected for our model, which has a wide panel taken down back and front which is left open at

sides and is edged with silk that is cut In Vandykes; silk muslin fills up the opening at sides; two rows of gauging are made on the hips. On the bodice, the front and back are cashmere edged with silk, and are tucked on the shoulders, the sides at of muslin. Piece lace Is used for the yoke and sleeves. Straw hat trimmed with acacia and ribbon bows. Materials required: Four yardscashmere 48 Inches wide, two yards silk, three yards muslin 27 inches wide, one and one-fourth yard lace.

A New Silk Braid.

The woman who wants embroidered effects} but does not like arduous work, will welcome a new silk braid that looks like chain stitching. A design is stamped as for ordinary embroidery and the braid is sewed on the outlines by hand. A few filling stitches or French knot centers increase the effect of hand embroidery. These braids come'ln colors to match most of the new shades of drjsss material. They are especially effective on pongees and shantungs done in ■elf tones.

good Jokes

WAR A LA MODE. The Intrepid general was rallying her wavering female troops. “Women,” she cried, “will you give way to mannish fears?” A muffled murmur of indecision ran fnrough the ranks. “Shall it be said that we are clothed In mail armour?” shrieked the general. The murmur became a mumble. “Will you,” fiercely demanded the geheral, “show the white feather In a season when feathers are not being worn?’’ The effect was electrical. "Never!” roared the soldiery. And, forming themselves fast Into battle array, they once more hurled themselves upon the enemy.

An Optimist.

Young Son (to mother, who has Just been Invited to join the Optimistic Club of America) —Mamina, dear, what is an optimist? Fond Mother—An optimist, my son. is a poor woman who lives in a mil-lion-dollar mansion, keeps one hundred servants or more, has two or tljree agents who do nothing but hunt up some new way for her to spend her income, and can, in spite of all this, look into the future with a sweet smile and a brave heart.—Clarke’s Book Herald.

HIS PROGRESS.

He —Has Ferdy proposed to Grace yet? She—No; she says he’s only progressed far enough to sit.and stare at her.

The Wise Maid.

A lot of men have family trees, And of them loudly rant; But I would rather wed a man Who has a business plant.

Very Romantic.

Gunner—Some romaptic writer contends that this is the season married men are blessed with loving postscripts at the end of the letters they receive from their wives. Guyer—l would like to shake that writer's hand. You should see the loving- postscripts I receive from my wife. Gunner- —Ah! Something very romantle.eh? Guyer—l should say so: "Feed the cat and water the plants."

Across the Hall.

“Say, Snibbs, let me use your phone, will you?” “Sure. What’s the matter with yours?” “It’s all right. I want to telephone to my wife that I’m going to bring a man from out cf .o-'n to dinner ” “Well?” “He’s sitting In my room now and I hate to have bim watch my face when my wife tells me what she thinks of the proposition.”

CHEEKY.

Miss Charmin—You’ve a good mind to kiss me? Well, I must say I admire your cheek! Fargorn—And I like yours. That’s why I’ve a good mind to kiss you.

Wasted Effort.

What’s the use to worry? If poverty’s a disaster Growling will not hurry Fortune any faster. **

How He Departed.

“Norah, you told Mr. Spoonamore I was not at home, did you?” v "I did, Miss Cairpenter.” “Anil » suppose he left in a towering Indignation?” Ti “No, meiq; he left in an ortymoblle.”

Providing.

“Don’t you bplieve in allowing every man to follow his own bent?” **We'l. not if It’s crooked,”

INDIAN SUMMER.

In the mellow Indian summer Lie the meadows calm and still. Smiling as the peaceful plumber When you settle up his bill. Just about the middle distance Thpre’s a mule devouring hay; Doesn't seem to want assistance. / So you’d better keep away. Far above with wing that quickens Floats a hawk of piercing eye While he scans the ground for chicken* That the farmer wants to fry. In tho thicket hides the rabbit. Shy as any startled fawn; If you have the hunting habit You can gamble he Is on. In the woods are reds and yellows Blazing every way you turn. Soon, I think, these farmer fellows Will have autumn leaves to burn. Rare and radiant Indian summer On the blue hills far away, Here or there, you are a hummer. So we wish that you would stay.

Strenuous Maid.

The fresh drummer approached the old farmer who was sitting on an upturned tub sunning himself. “Deuced pretty daughter you have,” said the drummer, boldly. “Where has she been during the past year?” "Up in a town college learning this here physical culture,” responded the old man. “And has it been of any service ts> her?” “I should say so, stranger. She has done up six chicken thieves, tossed four tramps out of the yard and made two sassy hired men run for their lives. She also makes a specialty of doing up fresh drummers, so I would advise you to move on.” And the fresh drummer moved.

One Use for Them.

Postmistress —Then you like those town nieces to send you those newfangled souvenir postal cards made out of leather? Uncle Weatherby—By heck, yes; I ain’t so . .uch on sentimental cyards, but when they are made out of leather they come in handy to mend boots with.

Waste.

Dorothy was visiting her grandparents in the country for the first time. Seeing a quantity of feathers scattered about the henyard she shook her head in disapproval. “Grandpa,” she said, gravely, “you really ought to do something to keep your chickens from wearing out so.” —The Delineator.

NIGHT IN MERMANVILLE.

Mrs. Mermaid —Did you put out the catfish? Mr. Mermaid—Yes, but if that dogfish doesn’t quit his baying at the moonflsh I’ll never get any sleep.

Rises to the Occasion.

It’s when the country’s all agog With politics, and statesmen full. That each small criticising soul reels certain that he knows it all.

A Correction.

Now, Caroline, ’’ said the teacher of the Infant class in a certain Sunday school, “it’s your turn. What does your little card say?” - , Caroline climbed off her chair and stood looking earnestly at the teacher while she explained: “My card is wrong, Miss Appleton. It says, ‘Watch and pray,’ and It should say, ’Watch and chain.’ ’’—Life.

Method In Her Breakage.

"Augusta Is an awfully bright girl Isn’t she?’’ Yes, Indeed. Wfcen she Is reading a novel on the front porch her mother never thinks of asking her to wash the dishes.” “Why not?” She s sure to break so many of them.”

Ideal and Real.

Oh, Peter, what have you been doing? Didn’t you promise me faithfully that you would be a good boy?” “Yes, mother, but something always happens to prevent me.”—Fliegende

One Man’s Knowledge.

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Not Always.

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