Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1911 — Page 2

FOR FANCY SUPPERS *ASY TO HAVE PAIR TO MATCH ~ EVERY GOWN. By the Use of Rosettes the Pardonable Deception Cannot Be Discovered — Plaited Ribbon Another Btyio of Trimming. One of the delights of the present Bay girl is to have a collect ion of fancy ■Uppers—a pair for almost every gown. Hone of these slippers are plain and many of them are very much decoBated. These decorations can be changed so as to make the same slippers look like something Entirely different. The girl who cannot have as many pairs as she has gowns can make for herself a large collection of rosettes, bows with buckles and various Utile fancy trimmings. Black velvet slippers are used with many gowns and they can have flat white bows with rhinestone buckles or colored chiffon and satin rosea These Uttie flowers are not hard to make. A •trip of the material is folded over and gathered, then twisted in such a way that It looks like the petals of a rose. There is a certain knack in the twisting, and the girl who does not succeed In doing it might take a lesson In making the flowers at an embroidery shop. Another style of trltnthing Is a flat rosette made of finely plaited ribbon. This Is sewed around a small circle of the same ribbon, stiffened and edged with beads. For very full dress occasions a pretty way to trim the slippers fs with little rhinestone butterflies, whose wings stand up. These may be right on the slippers or have a rosette under them. The trimming is often In a .different color from the slippers, so the Ctrl who has a white pair can have chiffon rosettes or flowers in pink, in blue and in yellow to go with gowns of those colors. If the gown has touches of black In its trimming (as so many do now) a better effect is given by using black slippers, either of velvet, —tin or patent leather. The same decorations can be used on those as on the white slippers, and a few strong stitches will hold them in place, so it la quite easy to change them.

Unfrayed Scallops.

Dome housekeepers object to the buttonholed scallop on embroidery, because it frays in washing. This can be overcome in several ways. The surest Is to buttonhole a second time over the purled edge, when the scallop has been worked and cut out Another method is to run the outline of the scallop with machine stitching before buttonholing. Or in cutting leave a narrow margin and turn back under the scallop and hem to the material. It these are too much trouble, at

SUITABLE TO MANY FABRICS

Design for Girls’ Coat May Be Made Up in Almost any Desired Material. Our model coat is made up in rich red face doth, but the style is equally suitable to be reproduced in serge, tweed, velveteen or linen. The collar and cults are faced nearly

to the edge with Black figured silk. Che waist bbhd beiiK of the same. Large hat with wd straw brim and full silk crown. 1- ; Materials required for the coat: Two yards 4* inches wide, four yards sllkOtte for lining 24 irV hes wide, threefourths yard silk aYnches wide for Jfcctng. \

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least wash the linen before cutting out. The material shrinks and Is much less likely to fray. Where the entire piece is not washed, the embroidered edge can be dipped In lukewarm water for a few minutes, then ironed dry and later cut out close to the purled edge.

FRILLS FOR THE LITTLE ONES

Small Maidens and Their Beaux Have Distinct Fashions as Have Their Elder*. Belts are the thing. Even on the frlUiest frocks they are seen. For tiny boys and girls, as for their elders, there are distinct differences In effects to be worn in the morning or afternoon. For the former time belts are a heavy grade of leather. Black and tan are the smartest colors. Buckles, leather covered, to match, are more in vogue than metal. The former variety costs more, and therefore, Is not so common. Bright colors, red, blue and green, may appear on dresses In belts. They should be seen before noon only, to make variety. For afternoon, little girls who scorn sashes have their frocks finished with a delicate color by the introduction of kid, not leather belts. These come in Ught blue, pink, yellow, and indeed every hue of the rainbow. They are as wide as the leather bands, but the kid is extremely soft It may be “dressed" or suede finish. With such belts si lit stockings, and kid shoes of the Bame color must be chosen, and, of course, hair ribbons are to match. * The same for little girls applies to tiny boys, but after the age of five years the latter should wear belts made only of leather.

FROM PARIS

A Model by Lewis of Paris. —Black chip hat, with spray of crimson roses and black velvet bows.

The Sash.

Broad sashes resembling the Japanese obi are seen on some of the evening gowns of the spring, their flat high loops in the back sunning all the way up to the shoulders on the edge of the decolletage.

ROCOCO ROSES FIND FAVOR

Worth of Idea, Originating in Paris, Recognized by the Women of America. » Those tiny rococo silk roses that have been the passion of the Parisienne for the past two years have found the way to American feminine heartß as well, and have played a large part as a decorative motif on hats, blouse, girdles and neckwear during the past season. They are so piquant in coloring and so adaptable to dainty design that plain satin and gold evening shoes and slippers are decorated with them, either in little clusters cr dainty wreaths, instead of the long-used buckle or how. Silk stockings also flaunt them gayly, and little 4prays of these dainty roses in dull tints add a note of elegance and suggest a foreign touch that is very “fetching." Of course, the handbag of velvet that has been so important an , accessory to the street costume has also been enlivened by this means of embellishment, done in black moire or satin ribbon, with a mere dash of gold to blend In with the long gold cord- that are so fashionable. The longer the cords attached to these bags and the handsomer the tassels, the more desirable they are. although when a bag swings at so great a length It .s found to be impracticable, so that many women carry silver or gold mesh bags besides, which hold a tiny handkerchief and the necessary small coins.

The Peasant Coiffure.

The peasant coiffure, which is gaining votaries, is a very picturesque and common adaptation of the original design. After parting the tresses in the center, above the brow, the long locks at the sides are plaited and rolled round over the ears In a spiral mound. Those at the back are curled, and it is noticeable that they are piled higher upon the crown of the bead than a month or more ago. Little children are wearing their in just the same may, but there are no curls at the back; all the locki are crispy plaited and twisted in sjir •Is above the ears.

STAR BALL PLAYER IS SPEED DEMON

Ty Cobb, champion batsman of the American league for the season of 1910 and star outfielder with the Detroit Tigers, wears the smile of a speed demon as he sits at the wheel of a big racing car at the Indianapolis motor speedway. Cobb made several fast drives while he was at Indianapolis recently and proved beyond a doubt that he can handle an automobile wheel as well as a baseball bat.

PACKEY M’FARLAND IS FAST

80 Says “Young Griffo,” Who Saw Chicago Boy Trim Owen Moran of England in New York. A gray-haired, sturdy-looking fellow was Introduced to the crowd at a local boxing club the other night as “the greatest lightweight boxer ever known.” Before his name was announced veteran ring followers recognized Albert Griffiths, better known as Young Griffo, of Australia, who has traveled a rocky road since his retirement from the ring a dozen years ago. Griffo is taking some care of his health nowadays and hasn’t tasted In-, toxicants for more than a year. • Griffo saw Packey McFarland trim Owen Moran and was enthusiastic over the wonderful little Chicago fighter. “McFarland Is about the fastest man I’ve ever seen.” exclaimed the Australian after the bout. “He’s got a great head and know! more about real boxing than any of the lightweights of

Packey McFarland.

the present day. The strongest point I noticed was his speedy footwork. He was all over the ring, in and opt, and he would have puzzled any man. I am sure that Packey would have held his own with the lightweights I used to box. That is to say, he would have outpointed a lot of them and would have stalled off the others. “1 remember Kid Lavigne when he was champion. I boxed a twenty-five round draw with him once and had no trouble in blocking his attack. But Lavigne was nit as fast as McFarland in getting around the ring. He rushed all the time and tried to land a knockout blow, paying very little attention to the defensive part of the game. He never could be called a boxer, and in the case of Frank Erne, who won the title from him, I believe Lavigne’s defeat was due to this reason. Erne was a first-class boxer, but he wasn't a hard hitter, not so hard as McFarland, and Packey cannot be called a slugger.”

Tannehill Gets Release.

Jesse Tannebill, the veteran major league pitcher, who tried to “come back” with the Cincinnati Reds, has asked for and obtained his unconditional release. He will sign with the Rochester dub, champions of the Eastern league.

Rusie Gets a Job.

Amos Rosie, the one-time famous baseball pitcher, has been engaged as ticket taker at the gate of the Seattle baseball park of the Northwestern league.

ADVICE TO EXCITABLE FANS

Series of “Don’ts” That May Be Applied to Rooters of All Classes « In Any City. With the baseball pennant racers finally cut loose the fans in every city and town that is represented by teams of diamond experts are ready for another strenuous campaign. The baseball solons have framed many rules governing the national pastime, but they have never seen fit to give words of advice to the rooters who keep the sport-alive with the money passed into the box office windows. Fandom includes all classes of citizens and in order to keep them in check the following warnings have been framed by a person who knows something about the unbridled enthusiasm of those who follow the fortunes of their favorite teams: Don’t roast players for making errors. Don’t shout words of advice to the players. Don’t pan the manager when his team loses. Don’t try to climb over the fence with new clothes on. Don’t go home angry in the hour of defeat. Laugh and be merry. Don’t eat more than six bags of peanuts unless your team is losing. Don’t elbow your neighbor and step on his corns unless he’s a cripple. Don’t try to explain the game to a woman while other men are listening. Don’t Indulge in open abuse 'of visiting players so that they can get at you. Don’t call the umpire a robber because you hear others applying this name. Don’t pan the team when the manager’s errors of judgment are to blame. \ Don’t pocket foul balls while the sleuths are looking squarely in your direction. Don’t try to score a game unless you know the difference between a run and an error. Don’t put the lighted end of a cigar into your mouth when your, favorite knocks out a four bagger. Don’t throw cushions or pop bottles at the umpire or the visiting players unless you are hidden from view. Don’t try to identify the players for the benefit of the unsophisticated unless you are absolutely sure of your ground. Don’t root for the visiting team unless you are Isolated in the grandstand and you can’t speak above a whisper. Don’t show how little you know about inside ball by telling your neighbor why such and such a play didn’t go through. \ Don’t cheer and throw your hat in the air when a home player knocks the ball over the fence a foot outside the foul line. * Don’t throw newspapers or other missiles at persons who come in late and can’t find seats unless they are small and timid. Don’t roast the umpire when he calls a strike on a ball that passes over the middle of the plate and retires your hero to the bench.

Notre Dame Star to Coach.

Howard Edwards, captain and tackle on the Notre Dame western champion football team of 1909. will coach the University of West Virginia squad this year. “Rosy” Dolan, all-western guard .the same year, will coach Oregon university again this fall. “Red” Miller will coach Creighton university next ye^r. Two more baseball games have been added to the Notre Dame baseball schedule. Manager Hope haß secured a game with the Keio university team of Japan for June 0, and Georgetown university of Washington, D. C., June 10.

KEPT STARS OFF THE STAGE

Honus Wagner Spurned Tempting Offer to Perform at Last Moment —Batting Act All Ready. Larry Lajoje almost went into vaudeville last fall! He was willing and anxious, so anxious that he tried to induce Hans Wagner to go on the stage with him. Mans promised, and then backed oat, and thereby hangs a tale. Bill Gray, a* New York theatrical manager, had a batting act for Larry, Wagner, Cobb and Collins. He had a machine that tested the speed of a ball off the bat. A ball was thrown np automatically in front of the batter, who hit it toward a target. Accuracy in hitting the target and the speed of the hall was shown. There was to be nightly batting contests between the four big stars. Here is the tale of Hans’ promise and refusal to be an actor as told by Larry: Gray and I went to Carnegie to line up Hans. He had. promised Gray to go on the stage, but did-not answer Gray’s letters and telegrams. Everybody in Carnegie knew Hans, but thfey never saw him. “We ran across Hans’ brother A 1 and asked him when Hans would be home. ‘Pretty soon,’ said Al. ‘He never stayß out after dark.’ “Hans came —just at dusk —muddy and. in old clothes, fresh from the chase. He was tickled to seC us and accepted Gray’s offer, which was SSOO a week for him, $25 a week and traveling expenses for his brother Al, whom Hans wanted as his companion on the road. ' “It was all fixed, Gray and I thought. A contract was left with Hans, which he was to sign and send to me. "Haps was a little shy about signing to be an actor until Gray told him

Honus Wagner.

all he would have to do was walk on the stage, his bat In one hand and his cap in the other. ‘When the people applaud,-take off your cap,’ said Gray. ‘Then take your bat and hit the ball a half dozen times.’ “Four days later I got a letter from Hans. It read:' “ ‘Dear Larry: I’d like to take up your offer, but I can’t stand traveling, rt makes me ill.’ “And he never replied to my telegrams aa,d letters.”

AROUND THE BASES

Baseball started after the golfers, anyway. Count that day lost when * Fred Clarke does not get a hit. What’s the use of having boxing so long as we are allowed baseball? They call Pitcher Cries of the St. Louis Browns “King Dodo” in the Mound City. Horace Fogel thinks himself sate in offering Dooin a $15,000 contract if he wins a pennant. Silk O’Loughlin says a player must have brains as well as an umpire to get along in baseball. Ted Easterly, the Nap right fielder must hit .300 in order to hold his job on Jim McGuire’s team. George Davis has one place he never will lose—a warm place In the hearts of Chicago baseball fans. New York fans will not be satisfied with anything less than two pennants this year. Neither will those in Chicago. A triple play was made by the Springfield Three-I league team the other day, but the Springfield team lost the game. v If all the Pittsburg players were Fred Clarkes, it would he easy tc guess where the Pirates would be at the end of the season. The release of Horahorst by the Cleveland club was a surprise, as he was touted very strongly last fall as the successor of George Stovall. Larry Schlaffly, the former Washington player who is nows part owner of the Troy (N. Y.) club, has bloafeomed ont as a magazine writer. Hal Chase unites plays billiards ldft-handed, bat* rightbanded, throws left-handed and can butter his bread with either hand. Fred Tenney, head of the Boston Nationals, says be is going to have a ball-team that will be good enough to beat out the Cardinals and the Su perbas after all. Ed Pfeifer, the big pitcher being tried out with the St. Louis Browns Is a brother of Frank Pfeifer, the former Cob pltchsr, who ia now with the Boston Nationals. Pitcher Red Nelson, who was expected to be the leading pitcher of the St. Louis Browns this year, is hopelessly out of the game for some time. He contracted rheumatism while working as a brakeman last winter in ylfhfaan

NOT THEBE NEXT DAY!

INSOLENT OFFICE BOY MEETS! WITH BIG BURPRIBE. vtj ' .T*,V. ■■ V ’ * V? Y-' V- ; .\v ’;«% •, -•• Tried Hie Overbearing Manner With the Manager’s Wife, to the Great Delight of His Enraged ' - Victims. 7The new office hoy was his “Insolence of office” air for ths|| benefit of those poorunfortuntes who> were sitting listlessly or nervously) about the vicinity of the seventh portal" from the throne of a theatrical manager. Every time the door opened the one who had been there longest] was permitted to slip through to the! sanctum sanctorum. All the rest] looked on enviously but resignedly.) There was no use fighting against! custom. The room was full of aspirants for positions, and each new* comer was carefully scrutinized and! mentally labeled. Only the office boy paid no attention to them. He was! not at all Interested and was determined that every one should plainly; understand his attitude. The insolence of the fellow was aJ-j most unbearable, and both men and) women longed to throttle him, but what could a poor, down-trodden actor do? The office cat had the right to be impudent to him, if it so desired, for did not the cat belong to the manager, while as yet he himself did not occupy even as big a position as that of super. Never mind, some day—well, who knows what may happen? Stars have been known to burst forth in a single night, and, then, all hardship can kbe forgotten. But, oh, If some one irould do something to that boy! At this juncture a pretty, little woman walked with an alr'of authority up to the office boy. “I want to fee Mr. Manager at once,” Bhe said briskly. “Impossible, madam; he can’t sea you now,” answered the boy pertly. “What’s that?” said the little worn-' an loudly. “Oh, I think he will. Hurry, up, now, I have no tijae to lose.” The boy curled up his lip, and, as he started to turn his attention to something else, said for the benefit of the professionals. “You’ll have to take your turn, I guess, and here’s a whole room full that he’s got to see before you\ can get in.” The little woman’s face blazed. “Take my name in just the same,” she ordered. “What Is It?” airily inquired the office boy. “Mrs. Manager," she answered. Needless to say the entire room of! Thespians heartily enjoyed the dramatic surprise, and the next day when l they again waited their turn a£ the seventh portal from the throne therei was a new face to greet them.

Microbes and Cate.

A Chicago man is organizing to km off the cats. He Is a doctor, and he gives as a reason for his murderous intent that the cats’ whiskers are the roosting place of numerous unsightly and terrifying microbes, , .ready to pounce upon their victim at the first chance. In order to expedite the massacre of the felines the doctor has Invented a sort of gibbet trap, which is s»ld to terminate the cat In the most painless manner. The doctor is now being assailed on every . side, especially by the women, who have token, the cat tribe to heart. We do not expect this man’s microbe scare will result in the death of a single cat People are getting tired 1 of microbe scares. There are too many of them. If they run from all! the microbes that are discovered they; will keep on the run. A person should know how to live—how to keep clean, pure, temperate, brave; hopeful, and then snap his fingers at the microbes, especially those on the cat’s whiskers.

President Taft’s Joke.

President Taft likes a joke and loves to be liked. When he drops work for play he la as boyish about it as when in college. Neither does the president appear to be oversensitive about his weight, which is rather more than that of most men. He had gone to the Chase club outside Washington, for an afternoon game of golf recently, and came swinging out of the clubhouse in golf togs, which, If anything, add to Hile stature. Passing the tennis courts he saw a Washington friend who is heavy enough to have been taken for the president at a distance bqfore .now. The president stopped and smiled broadly at the efforts of the stout one to reduce. “Hello, Walker,” he said, as the game slackened, “far be it from me to suggest that you need that exercise, old man.”

As to the Duke’s Relatives.

Congressman Macon, in an afterdinner speech in Helena, was eloquently coiyjemning that type of international marriage wherein a young and beautiful girl and a fortune of six or seven millions are handed over to a dissipated and elderly foreigner with at title. "Lots of these foreign titles would become extinct," Representative Macon said, “their holders would die of starvation were it not for our American dollars. I was once talking to aa English diplomat. " The duke,’ he said to me, ‘belongs to one of the most influential families of our time.’ “‘lndeed!’ said I. , Who is his fa-thaMn-law? A New Yorker or a Chicagoaa?’” aB