Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 270, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1910 — Page 2

GATHERED SMILES

BARGAIN SALE.

The city artist had tramped over Helds and meadows without finding a cow suitable for a model. At last he Sighted a sad-looking animal with shaggy hide and protruding ribs. How•ver, it was the only cow available, *nd he tried to strike a bargain with its owner. “How much will you charge to sketch your cow?” he Inquired. "Been charging a dollar and- a half » day,” drawled the rustic. “Dollar ard a halt a day! Great Scott! Don’t you consider it rather •dear for such a model as that?" The owner stood in deep meditation. ‘lt may be, stranger," he pondered, ■“an’ yeou look like a decent sort of a chap. Suppose yeou give me two dollars an' yeou can have the whole blamed caow.”

Sold It on the Spot.

“I want a hammock that will not break down,” said the fair maid, addressing the floorwalker of the department stofe. “I’m sorry, miss,” he rejoined, “but we haven't any in stock that we could guarantee In your case.” “What do you mean by my case?” asked the young lady. “Just this,” answered the party of the floorwalking part. “If you were a homely girl we could guarantee any hammock you might select.”

True Helpmates.

**Dld you see any women in Germany pulling plows?” I asked Mrs. <3addsters, who had been doing Europe. “Yes,” she admitted, "but I wasn’t ’half so sorry for the creatures as I thought I should be; they weren’t doing all the work by any means; in every instance their husbands -were helping them by pushing the plows.”

THE FARMER’S IDEA.

The Country Parson —That is an uncommonly fine large hog, Deacon. The Farmer—Yes, sir. Ah! If we mux as fit to die as him. sir!

Our Whiskered Friends.

The dear old Jokes, the dear old Jokea My boyish heart held dear Are doing stunts in vaudeville As usual this year. ——

The Usual Way.

She—What makes you say you can’t #et bread now like your mother used to make? He —I suppose for the same reason that men do a great many things—because my father said It before mb.

Making Amends.

Housewife—Suppose, when you’re blasting, a big rock comes right In through our window? Contractor—That’ll be all right, lady; I’ll send one of my men to fetch It out again.—Judge.

Destined Uses.

But when the new chaplain essayed to ban wine, women and song, the gay cavaliers flung him from the battlements. “What else are they protested mirthfully.:—Puck>

A Natural Leaf.

“I wonder If men did not get their Ideaß of syndicates from ducks.” “What makes you think that?" “Because ducks were the first creatures to put their issues In a pool."

Descriptive.

Stella —Would you say 6he was a well-dressed woman?” Ella —No; she looks like a Wall street bear who has covered In a desperate hurry.”

Appropriate Selection.

“That vacuum company is certainly going to build on an Appropriate site." “How so?” “They have bought a vacant lot.”

His Will Do.

“I>o you think I can afford a new ooat for you this winter, my dear?” ••Why, if course. I’ve Just looked over your last year’s overcoat and I*n» sure you won’t need a new one.”

A Long Speech.

Hewitt —What did. your wife say to •yon when you got home last night? Jewett —I can’t tell you Just now; jfcsr remarks were tabled for prlnt—Harper's Basar.

HOOPS VS. HOBBLES.

In the good old I days of long ago—ln the early 'Ms. don't you know—when grandma was on dress parade, with the "beaux a hit she always made. Grandma was a modest miss, and her hoop skirt looked like this: I wonder what grandma would sav if she could see the girls today, as they hobble here and hobble there, both feet handicapped for fair. Oh, would she Envy any miss in a hobble skirt like this

AWFULLY UP-TO-DATE.

The Visitor —Everyone seems stylish and up-to-date in this town. The Old Resident—Yes; even old Bill Fish signs his name “Byll FYsche" now.

Drones.

It’s well to take your time, but I’m Afraid the loss will swell. For most of us who take our time Take others’ time as well.

Matter of Intelligence.

Mrs. Suburbs—John, did you call at the intelligence office today to Inquire about a maid of all work? Suburbs—Yes, my dear. Mrs. Suburbs—Couldn’t you find one? Suburbs—Oh, yes; I found a dozen —but they were all too Intelligent to come out to this place.

A Complaint.

Mabel —Mr. Muggins paid me a compliment last night. Stella —What did he say? Mabel—He said I was Just like sugar. Stella—Well, he evidently told the truth for once. You Urtainly have a lot of sand.

ONE THEORY.

i Winks —How did Jenkins get thst great bump on his forehead? Thinks—l don’t know, unless it was that his head grew so big that it hit the roof.

Fun.

You can’t get rich by dreaming dreams. You must keep on the run. But now and .then to me It seems That dreaming’s splendid fun.

Willing to Forget.

Smith —But why does he object to being called the Hon. Mr. Blank? Jones—Well, you see, it’s an unpleasant reminder that he used to be a member of the state legislature and he’s afraid it might hurt his reputation among strangers.

Food for the Gossips.

Mrs. Tattles—All sorts of stories are going around about the Nuccumbs. Mrs. Snoper—No wonder. They have been living in the neighborhood six weeks and nobody knows anythin® about them.

Queer.

”1 understand that D’Auber showed you all his pictures the other day?" "Yes, I saw them all.” “They say his best pictures are very good.” “He didn’t show me those."

How It Gets There.

"Yes,” Bald the scanty-haired man “what I tell my wife goes.” “Indeed?” exclaimed his companion. other. “She tells It to her mothef and within a week It’s all over town.”

In Future.

Mrs. Merrick—Do you fly much? Mrs. Warren—No; Bridget has tbs use of the airship Tuesdays, Thuiw days and Sunday*.—Harper’s Basar.

Parisian Toilettes

IHE costume at the left is of old blue cashmere de soie. The skirt is finished with a deep plaited flounce over which falls the tunic. The latter is bordered with a hem. or tuck, and ornamented with buttons and bands of velvet, rosettes of which finish the points of the tunic. The corsage and the sleeves are cut all together with seams at the shoulders. They are ornamented with the velvet and buttons and with an embroidery of soutache. The girdle Is of velvet, the cravet is of the cashmere de soie bordered with velvet, and the little guimpe is of white lace. The other costume is of brown

REMOVING THE YELLOW TINT

How Delicate Embroidery, Long Packed, May Be Restored to Proper, Color. * A young woman who was given half a dozen antique hand-embroidered round collars and under sleeves of exquisite -stitchery found them just the style to tise with round-neck and kimono sleeves. The drawback was the yellow tint from years of packing. An old colored laundress succeeded In whitening them without acids or weaking fabrics made delicate with age. This is the way to do it: The pieces are put into cold water, which is thick with pure white soap and a drop of bluing. This is allowed to come to the boil. Remove the articles at once, rinse through several lukewarm waters, finally through a bluing water, and put on the grass while wet to bleach,, — ; Do not rub or squeeze hard. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat the washing and boiling if the pieces are very yellow. When bleached put the right side down on the ironing board, smooth edges into place and iron under a lineup cloth. Do not use too hot an Iron, as old materials scorch easily. If the grass is dusty put pieces on a clean towel. They bleach better -when flat on the grass, though sometimes they need an after rinsing. Never permit old embroidery to be casually done up. If you cannot do therh yourself find an expert.

Uses of Foulard.

Foulard is becoming one of the most popular silks for fall wear. It Is used not only for entire dresses and for trimmings, but also for lining loose coats, being especially favored with those of shantung and like materials. It is an excellent material .to choose for a frock for week-end visits, as It packs well, and is easily shaken, after unfolding, into smoothness and freshness. Plain foulard is supplemented for these purposes with the dotted and Btrlped weaves and those printed In tiny flowers or In oriental designs. Altogether it is a wise choice for the woman who must be economical in dress.

Ruffles on Skirts.

The prevalence of the tunic and the overskirt has given rise to a modification of these in the shape of circular ruffles, extending from waist to ankles. This is quite in the old style of several years back, but somehow combines flufflness with simplicity, and maintains the tight and narrow skirt announced for this fall and winter. Usually five ruffles are used on a skirt; sometimes these are plain, again they Sre edged nr veiled with chiffon or tulle. Thisfstyle is becoming to every one but the short, stout woman, who should beware of it

cashmere and liberty of a darker shade. The upper part of the skirt is of the cashmere encircled with a wide band of beautiful cord embroidery tamatch; it is slightly gathered at the bottom and finished with a deep plain flounce of the dark brown liberty. The corsage and sleeves are cut In one piece, the corsage is almost covered with the embroidery, and has odd revers of the liberty, of which the girdle is also made. ( The undersleeves are of the material or of tulle to match, covered with the embroidery. The collarette is of plaited white tulle and lace, with tiny cravat of blue satin ribbon.

FOR GIRLS NOT YET “OUT”

Costume and Dress Suitable for Young Ladies of From 14 to 16 Years. The first design shows a simple costume of mulberry colored serge; the skirt is a plain five-gore shape trimmed at the foot by two rows of Russia braid, which also trims the front seams of coat and edges collar and cuffs; a belt is taken round back as

far as front seams, a button keeps this in position each end. Material faces the collar and cuffs. Hat of soft straw trimmed with ribron. Materials required: 5 yardjs serge 46 Inches wide, 7 buttons, 4 yards silk for lining coat. The second would be suitable for delaine; the skirt fits plainly round waist and has a deep hem above are two one-inch tucks. The Magyar blouse is finished by lace frills at the neck and elbow. A belt of velvet or satin to match spot on material gives a smart effect to the waist. Materials required; 6 yards delaine, 30 inches wide.

Hats for Juniors.

Simplicity in the millinery world should be adhered to emphatically when the young girls are fitted-out for the autumn. r The most attractive models are those that reflect the colors of the autumn. Brown with touches of red or yellow is always good. The dull moss greens or stone grays touched up with purples that bint of autumn skies an usually becoming to girlish faces.

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Mourns for His Mythical Sweetheart

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. When George P. Osborne, the village watchmaker, came into the court of Judge Thomas P. Walsh the other day to face William A. Barnes, he wore a bit of black bound about his hat, emblem of mourning for the death of a sweetheart who had never lived. He had loved her and worshiped her, as is only possible to a shy and wistful bachelor to whom dreams are more than realities. He was there to testify against his neighbor, Barnes, for swindling him out of his savings for fourteen years by playing on his imagination with a mythical “Marjorie Daw,” but it was not that he cared for the money that was gone. He would gladly have forgiven Barnes the financial fraud if he could have given him back the dead sweetheart who had never lived. Barnes and Osborne had been cronies all their lives. Osborne wanted a sweetheart but he was far too timid to win one unless some one helped him. Barnes told him about Gladys Willson. He had known her in Philadelphia. She was beautiful. Barnes said he had told her of Osborne and she was interested. He thought she would not be offended If Osborne wrote to her. And Osborne wrote a halting little letter and Barnes prom-

Attention Given Women Bank Patrons

NEW YORK.—“Ladies’ accounts respectfully solicited.” This polite invitation hangs up in numerous bank windows and is printed in alluring circulars setting forth the reliability, convenience and attractiveness of the banks that cater to women, as almost all banks do nowadays with the exception of those in the distinctly financial quarter. Yet it is within quite recent days that the anecdote - regarding the woman, presumably typical, who drew a check against “no account” in any bank she fancied was passed merrily around. In reality, she Is as much out of date as Dickens’ Dora, who wept over her household accounts because the figures would not add themselves up right. In 1869, when Joseph S. Case, at that time a teller in the Second National bank, persuaded the directors to fit up a room for the accommodation of women and give them a separate window Ter the transaction of their business, there were so few women carrying separate accounts that

Millions of Eggs Placed in Storage

OMAHA.— A short report in the local market news serves to recall the agitation of six months or more ago against high prices and the more or less frenzied talk about drastic legislation for reducing the cost of living. The item states that in Omaha there are today about 4,000,000 dozens of eggs in cold storage in the various packing houses and the cold storage vaults—that is 48,000,000 eggs, or half an egg for every man, woman and child 1n the United States; and these figures are for Omaha alone; other cold storage centers, such as Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and other large cities are not reporting the size of their stocks. During the winter, when eggs

Chicago Is Not Such a Wicked City

CHICAGO. —Chicago is proving to ’the world’that she is not as black as she has been tainted! Long has she been held up as the wickedest city in the nation, a place, for the righteous to avoid if this line of conduct was to be persevered in. On the surface she was so bad that good people outside thought that whoever her gates left hope behind so far as tbe virtues and the practise of religion were involved. All this time the heart of Chicago was sound even if vice flourished openly in parts of the city. If the queen city of the west were as inky as she has been pictured she would never have reared 1,000 temples *tor divine worship and maintained

ised to place it in Gladys’ hand. An answer came and that day was the happiest that Osborne liad ever known. There were other letters and Gladys began to tell him about her affairs. An estate had been left her and there were certain details of.jicLding it of legal incumbrances and tangles and need for money, and Osborne sent her all his savings, through Barnes, and counted every sacrifice for her a delight. The village watch tinker prepared for her coming as his bride. Through the years she had set dates and even named trains. But always there was something to prevent her coming. He had become so insistent for a sight of the one he adored that even the resourceful Barnes had run out of excuses. There was only one way-out of it. We would have to kill Gladys. He hated to do It because she had been very profitable to him, but there did not seem to be any other way out of it. So he went down to Philadelphia and wrote a letter to Osborne, telling him that Gladys was dead. He was staggered by the blow. She had never been born in flesh and blood, but she had lived 1 in his mind and heart. Somebody asked him about the bit of black bound around his hat and he told a little about Gladys Willson, loved and lost, and showed the letter that Barnes had sent telling him that she was dead. Somebody was suspicious and told the sheriff about It and it did not take him long to learn that Gladys was not dead because she had never lived. Barnes was arrested and is now under bail awaiting trial.

other officers of the bank were far from enthusiastic over the -innovation. There were only five depositors when the bank opened this department. The substantial growth in the deposits made by women and the talk of the matter attracted the attention of other banks, not oniy »n New York, but in other cities, which sent representatives to look into the matter and the Second National’s plan, widely copied everywhere, met with success. It was only a few years after the Second National bank established its women’s department that the Fifth Avenue bank did the same thing. It has today probably the largest number of women depositors of any bank in New York—between four and five thousand. At the time of the panic, three years ago, the number of women depositors in the banks was emphasized. Many stood in line as doggedly as the men and others hired substitutes to keep their places. Ga-ihe whole they behaved neither better no? worse than, men under stress of panic. They were just human beings who did not want to lose their money. In a city bank one will notice that the women who put In and draw out money arc of all classes. Women of great wealth are conspicuous but not predominant.

are scarce, and prices proportionately high, these 48,000,000 eggs, with some few million dozens more, will be dumped into the markets of under, a system of distribution that will be sure to avoid: gluts anywhere and a corresponding; slump In prices; not one of them, It Is 1 said, Is less than six months old now and when they come out of storagei and are exposed for sale they will have an age of all the way from eight to ten months; their distribution, along with other eggs now in cold storage, will, of course, operate to prevent “egg famines” here and there: —that is, a short supply and inor-i dlnately high prices—but the question] of their effect on the public health lsi of much more importance than thei consideration. How long can a ten-month-old- egg; remain fit to eat after it Is taken from) storage and comes into a normal tem-| perature? Does anybody know? These! questions are vital ones, because It Is! on this point that cold storage legisla-; tion is going to hinge.

them. Men and women do not do thlw unless imbued with piety and tha necessity for public worship. The Chicagoans are manifesting] this religious spirit just now In tha eagerness of the church-going to pro-* mote this practise among those who> pay little or no heed to It. The former are going about seeking out tha latter and finding why church attendance is neglected. How thorough Is, this movement Is borne out by tha fact that 15,000 men and women ara engaged In It and that they have reached 2,000,000 persons. They find! that 900,000 regularly attended church; and that 50,000 were irregular attendjmts, making a total of 1,350,000 that were more or less under the lnfluenca ol Christian preaching. The_ census proves that Chicago 1* more religious than any other of tha metropolitan cities of the country and that few of the smaller cities 1 relatively can match her in attendance upon and devotion to the ohnuh.