Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1911 — Page 3

TALES OF GOTHAM AND OTHER CITIES

ARMY OF 250,000 TOILS AT NIGHT

NEW YORK.—With an army, conservatively estimated at a quarter of a million of workers who are employed partly or wholly at night, New York city is fast becoming as busy industrially and economically between the hours of 7 :00 p. m. and 7:00 a. m as pre other cities during the hours that from time immemorial have been dedicated to labor. The glitter, the glimmer and the glamor of the "Gay White Way" and its environs must, from their very noise and brilliancy, attract attention to the exclusion of all other considerations, after the sun goes down and the myriad imitation suns come up. But that quarter taillion of workers Is there—not so accessible, not so easily stumbled upon, and far less noisy: It Is hard to corqplete an accurate list of all those occupations which are carried on at night. But here is a list,

TO TOUR EUROPE ON CAFE TIPS

ETIQUETTE ON TIPPING. When dining alone 10 cents. When dining with a woman 25 cents. When entertaining a party, 50 cento or more. When in doubt 10 per cent, of bill. Add 5 per cent, when the music is inspiring. Deduct accordingly when the waiter refuses to smile. . ... Never offer a tip until after service is over. Be liberal, but don't overdo it. CHICAGO. —John Henry William Rehm, who, with Henry von Hannison, another Chicago waiter, will pass the summer in Europe, traveling on the proceeds of tips paid him, gave the foregoing precepts, and plans to follow them in giving his own money away. Rehm will take his wife and two daughters, Adeline and Elinor, on the trip. They will sail on the Lusitania, in the best quarters available, and for three months will “do" Europe in style. “A waiter should receive SSO a week in tips,” said Rehm in telling of his experience as a Chicago waiter. “Sometimes, when politics are on, a

GIVEN RIGHT TO SPANK HIS WIFE

ST. LOUIS. —On Fourth of July, at harvest home dinners, when a new railroad is completed, or a canal is dug, or a new mayor inaugurated, florid-faced men get up and talk eloquently of the nation's great progress. “We are living in an age of marvelous deeds," they exclaim, and we truly are, for in St. Louis a jury found that a man had the right to spank his wife. Rebecca Yowell, the mother of six children, sued Jacob Yowell for a divorce, charging that he spanked her. He confessed to the crime, but claimed as a mitigating circumstance that she talked from ten one night till two the next morning, and he couldn't deep. ... Mr. Yowell did not tell the court what she talked about and the court

WILL ENFORCE DRASTIC GAMING LAW

MONTCLAIR, N. J. —The open season for bridge whist and poker ended here when a committee of prominent clergymen called upon Recorder Henry L. Yost and requested that the provisions of the air-tight state gambling law of 1898 be put in force at once. Lawyers say the New Jersey gambling law is one of the most sweeping ever put on a statute book. Its three sections include every florm of dallying with chance. Pokek-players, euchre players or shakers of dice for drinks may be sent to prison. "What’s this I hear about putting an end to bridge?” a lawyer asked the police chief. "My wife has arranged for a bridge whist party tonight, but IH call it off if there’s any danger of a raid." The chief’s proxy hurriedly consulted a copy of the gambling law and then advised that the bridge party be called off. Bridge has taken a strong hold on Montclair, with high play as a result. « A young Montclair woman, prominent . socially, was invited recently to an

,which gives an Idea of the enormous number of people who earn their bread In a manner that our staid forefathers would have considered "outlandish.”

Milkmen, postofflce employees, policemen, firemen, railway employees, employees on the surface, elevated and subway lines, night watchmen, waiters and cashiers in the all-night "hash houses;'* then comes that other class of waiters and attendants in the fashionable restaurants, who only begin to bustle about at night; newspaper men, telegraph operators, bar tenders, hotel clerks, bell boys and the "raft" of other hotel employees; hackmen, chauffeurs, night dentlstSr physicians, surgeons, barbers, cigar store clerks, drug ‘store employees, telephone girls, newsboys, news dealers, actors and actresses, crews of the ferry boats, certain sorts of structural workers, tunnel workers, musicians, nurses; there is a small army of men and women who enter the big department stores after they have closed for the night, and work the night long cleaning and fixing them up ship-shape for th? next day’s trade.

waiter can get as much as $lO a day, but other times it runs nearer $5. But it isn’t so much getting the tips as saving them that counts.’’ Rehm did not disclose the amount of his savings, but he admitted he had three summer cottages in Michigan, another cottage in Edgewater besides the one in which he lives, and some city bonds. , "I am forty-six years old now,” he said, “and when I reach fifty I expect to be in a position to retire. I put my money in bonds because they pay better interest than a savings account. We can live on about SI,OOO a year because we own our own home. "I figure it will take about $1,500 for the European trip, but I won’t estimate it too closely; we will enjoy it whatever it costs. "I will tip on my trip across according to the way in which I believe tips should be given.

didn’t ask. Had there been a woman judge and jury at the trial Mrs. Yowell’s reasons for talking four hours at a stretch would have been made known. But this is sure: Those four hours were not devoted tp singing Mr. Yowell’s praise. Time files rapidly when one is hearing compliments; in no other circumstance does time fly so fast, and had Mrs. Yowell beep praising her husband there would have been no spanking. She talked four hours. That wasn’t long if she had chosen the right subject. But she ‘talked of the six children, the house, the hard work, the growing needs of a growing family, and in that particular she did wrong. For the more she talked, the angrier he grew. Had she spent those four hours in a Ipllaby of his praise he would have dropped off to a sweet sleep and handed her his pocketbook next morning. Everyman who complains that his wife talks too much makes the admission that her soliloquy isn’t a song of praise.

afternoon tea. Bridge was proposed, almost as a matter of course. No money was staked, counters being used. The girl plunged. When play was ended the girl was informed calmly by her hostess, “I find by the counters that you owe me |4o.’’ "Why! I didn’t know we were playing for money,’ gasped a th« amazed and then deeply mortified girl. But the hostess persisted in her claim, and the girl handed over a brooch as security. At home she confided in her father, a New York lawyer. He called.pp the winner on ths pbone. "Kindly' return my daughter’s brooch within 24 hours,” he said. The brooch was sent back within an hour, without bill or comment.

Showy Costumes

THREE models showing the unique use of lace, black velvet and scallops—Left, green satin skirt scalloped over hem of black satin. Tunic, of taupe gray mousseline and filet lace, with cords of green silk. Corsage of filet lace over taupe gray mousseline bodice, with yoke of Venetian lace, veiling green satin. Center,

IMPORTANCE OF BATH SPRAY

Toilet Essential That May Only Be Described as Absolutely Indispensable.

A strong spray that can be attached to the faucet of the bath tub is indispensable. It is essential in shampooing, as it gets out the soap quickly and with little effort The force of a spray is a splendid tonic after a shampoo, and gets the scalp in a glow that prevents cold. When one comes in tired, the haggard lines can be speedily rested and the tensions loosened by spraying tile face and throat t vigorously for five minutes. This can be done without disrobing, if a rubber sheet is slipped over the head. Use first warm water, then cold, alternately, until the skin is in a glow.

The benefit of this treatment is increased if a cleansing cream or skin food is first rubbed in five minutes before the hot spray is applied. A nerve specialist advises the use of a bath spray daily to play upon the length of the spine. The force is directed up and down the spine rather briskly for about five minutes, and is made especially strong at the waist line, to relieve the pressure of cbrsets and start the blood to circulating. Use warm water first, gradually making -it colder. This prevents shock and sooths the nervous system.

The Ostrich Plume.

The newest trimmings in millinery emphasizes the use of plumes. Such plunges! The word conjures up an infinite variety of styles of which our mothers and grandmothers knew nothing, and fair women to'today can be doubly grateful for the efforts of milliners. Garlands of plumes are/ used on broad, low hats. They are spotted and flecked with color, and some are made of layers of different shades, giving a wonderfully iridescent effect On velvet turbans the use of a single plume attached at the front, and extending toward the back in a slanting line, is quite evident. This line for the plume is used on large hats as well. And speaking ot the wide flat shapes leads us to the introduction of ostrich feathers to edge the brim. Two successful Paris millinters have done this with great effect.

Spring Wrap.

For. spring a wrap of blaok charmeuse is a serviceable addition to a modish wardrobe. It may be fashioned as simple as a tailored coat or elaborated by broad band trimmings of basket weave silk braid, heavy lace and fancy buttons, the lining is usually in a gay tone —sometimes of plain satin, again of satin foulard, tn one of the latest patterns. One such a coat seen recently was of black charmeuse and lined with emerald green. The fastening was at ohe side, a large button serving as a clasp and the revers were faced with green satin, veiled in black chiffon. The raglan sleeve is the preferred type for coats on this order.

Folding Tucks.

Even garments to be tucked by hand should be folded by machine. Adjust the trimmer to the right size, and then adjust the stitch. Remove the thread from the needle, and tuck just as if the thread were there. Then in your hand sewing you can follow the line of needle pricks.” . Table linen can be marked in by the same way, to be hemmed by hand.

black and white striped surah, veiled with tunic of purple marquisette, cut short in front Tunic bordered with Egyptian embroidery. Corsage of Venetian lace. Right, white voile marquisette, scalloped over a border of black velvet. Filet lace trims corsage and forms collar and cuffs. Green satin belt.

BLACK JEWELS FOR MOURNING

Really No Other Kind is Permissible, If One Would Do the Correct Thing.

A woman in mourning often misses it in her accessories. Her gowns and hats may be quite correct, but she wears jewelry or carries bags and other belongings that are not suitable. For the deepest black it is good form to wear nothing but black jewelry. This mean? a new supply, as none of the old is permissible save one’s engagement, ring. Some women even dispense with that Black enamel onyx beads and cut onyx dull jet in beads and carbochons are most used. For cheaper pins there Is gun metal, which wears badly and soon looks rusty, and the various compositions made to represent enamel. Women who can afford it have dog collars, chains, pins and brooches of onyx to match. The first cost of this is offset by the lasting qualities. Twisted ropes of tiny jet beads make good looking watch chains, to which is attached a watch ot black enamel links on the order of the antique silver ones.

The simpler the lines of mourning jewelry the better form it is. Little more Is worn than is necessary, and long bar pins are better liked than fancy brooches, even for the front of k collar.

PARISIAN MILLINERY IDEA.

Valuing Violets.

Most men are fond of violets, I suppose. They all say they are, especially when my violets are in season. I have seen a certain Intelligent, well educated person of my acquaintance, when given carte blanche of my frames, gather a huge crowded bunch, as nearly as possible the shape and size of a cauliflower; bind the fragile stems tightly with twine; swathe them in purple tinfoil; finish the result with a mauve cord and tassel, frugally saved from a florist’s nosegay; skewer the whole to her corsage and complacently go forth, conscious of the fact that "such a bunch of violets would cost five dollars.” These were her words and I quote them for what they are worth. —From "The Violet Lady," Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Parasei and Bag.

White cotton marquisette, yellow wool, coarse linen lace and white porcelain beads have been combined to produce a novel parasol with bag to match. The parasol of marquisette is bordered with the lace, fringed with loops of the wool, on each one of which is strung a white bead, and embroidered with a few large yellow wool flowers. Marquisette forms the upper part of the bag, about the middle comes the band of lace, and the bottom is sewn all over with beads. It has more yellow wool flowers and a long yellow wool cord to carry it Mr- \' 1 ■

GATHERED SMILES

UNCONVENTIONALITIES. “Gee! How you've aged since 1 saw you last, old boy!" “Your little girl’s ears are very prominent, Mrs. Throgglns. I’d have them treated If I were you." "I’ll be perfectly frank with you. Mr. Jings; I’m marrying you for your money.” “The reason why I want my life Insured Is because I have heart trouble." “I heard you read your text. Dr. Fourthly, but I slept through the sermon.” “I’m offering my house and lot cheap because this isn’t a desirable neighborhood.” “We’ll like to have you come and visit us, Uncle Pete, if you’d stay only a day or two.”

Has a Big Wardrobe.

"It’s just the way of the world, Jim,” observed. Philosophic PhlL "Some 'as the luck and some ’as the kicks.” Jim nodded. He was new to the ropes. “See that feller, for Instance," pursued the penniless philosopher. “My, what a swagger! Well, when *e came to London *e *adn*t got a coat to his back. Now ’e’s got millions." “Millions!” exclaimed Jim. “Yes, millions,” replied Phil solemnly. “Well, Pm blowed!” declared Jim, as he fastened his eyes on the swaggerer’s wonderful fur coat “Whatever can ’e do with ’em all?”—Answers.

Why He Kicked.

“See here, you told me when I bought that stock yesterday you had a pointer that it was going to rise. Here it is, down four points." “Yes, 1 seo. But the stock you wanted to buy is down ten points. What are you kicking about?” - “What am 1 kicking about? I’m kicking because you didn’t have the manhood to throw me out of your blamed old bucket shop.”

Unsafe.

Warden—So you moved No. 128. What’s the matter? He seemed to be very quiet and docile. Assistant—l was afraid he’d tear the jail down. You see, I learned that be was graduated in the same college class as No. 129 and that they were planning a reunion for tonight—Puck.

A NOVELTY.

His Father —So you’ve been playing truant again, eh? I'm going to whip you. Boy—Then Bek me In de barn, pop an* cut out de woodshed dis time. Dat’s gotten to be such an old gag aow.

A Stupid Cuss.

He kissed her on the chin— Oh. foolish wlghti He kissed her there again— She yelled. "GOOD NIGHT!”

Too Expensive.

"This cigar tastes like it was made of cabbage," growls the customer. "Huh!” replies the clerk. "If you knew the wholesale price of cabbage this year you wouldn’t insinuate that it could be put In a five-cent cigar.”— Judge’s Library.

Cheap Lies.

"Will a man tell a lie for 10 cents?" asks a Michigan minister.

We don’t know; but a woman will generally tell a lie for 2 cents when she is trying to get ber 10-year-old boy earned for half-fare in a street ear.

Perfection In Dress.

"Do you think it is becoming?" she asks, appearing in her newest gown. -."Don't bother about that!” gushes the friend. "It is perfect! It is simply delicious! My dear. It makes you Look absolutely helpless!”—Judgs

All Alike.

“There is a deal of sameness about Hfe." “Cbeer up. Read some jokes - "I have just been reading some. That is what prompted my first remark."

Domestic Science.

Stella —How do you balance* your meals? , Bella—Easy’ What I leave 1 warm ever for Jack: and what be leaves I warm over for myself/—Judge.

A PRIVATE VIEW.

Sweet music e’er to me appeals And often do I rave about it Yet when I’m busy with my meals I would rather do without it Philosophers do I revere And lam awestruck at their power. - But nathless do I have to hear J My wife expounding Schopenhauer. Ja In poesy do I delight And I pay much attention to it But when my friends their verses write I wonder just what makes, them do < Finance to me’s no mystery, ■ Trade’s not a subject that’s above ms» But why do people come to mo - To try to borrow money of me? Life’s laden with so many woes, " To moot It’s empty of attraction; -31 On every side we notice those 'rS Who view it with dissatisfaction. ' < And yet (all through thoiday and night 'Jg Deep thought to ItlbAVe been glvtaM I notice they all hold M . tight And all of them Insist on living! -'vSH -Nathan M. Levy, in the New Yorf Sun. . ygfflM

NOTHING DUMB ABOUT IT.

Tramp—l’m sick, lady; very sldjg I’ve got the dumb ague.- .. -fl Lady —Can't be that, or. nM wouldn’t be able to talk about ft

Large Profits.

I’d like to be a publisher - And own a magazine. I could afford an auto then And lots of gasoline.

Ancient Instance.

Hann.bal had crossed the Alps, and I one of the big elephants was chuckxl ling over the performance. I "Well, we put him over,” said the! elephant, "but it cost a heap tn feedlfl time, strength, and ” “Huh!” interrupted one of the do»| keys; “you didn’t furnish all the siml ews of war, you big stiff!” Seeing that the controversy wail likely to run into politics, they decided! to leave it to the investigating conkl mittees. c I

Between a Hop and a Straddle.

“He has about the strangest walk 1 1 have ever seen.” „ “Yes. You see he was engaged to « girl who wore a hobble gown and jubtfl when he had got so he could keep! step with her she threw him dowqS and noy he is engaged to a girl who! wears a harem skirt and he is trying! to learn to keep step with her/’ !

Takes the Cake.

“You have heard about people wfipfl didn’t know George Washington waal dead?” B “Yes.” | "Well. J ran across a chap y ester® day who had an idea that Bob Fitn-fl slmmons was the 'white man’s hope?

Ever Notice?

Assistant—Here’s an article on hoWM New York will look In 1950. What] can we use to illustrate it?” B Editor— Get that file of magazine® over there for 1850 and cut out theß picture of bow New York was to look® in 1910.—Puck. B ' .

Analogous.

“1 am afraid Priscilla Prlmlt wlflfl never be able to write smooth verse."® "Why sor "She crowds her feet." B “Permit me deduce.” ■ "Do sa" “She probably gets that metrics® habit from crowding her feet into hegfl shoes." B

ACCEPTABLE.

Baltff—What did they do with thJl deaf prisoner? M Attorney—Gave him a hearing ' |||

The Reason Why.

Why men a baseball call a spherig|| |||| To meaning ia unfurled; .. • 8M They call It sphere because In tact " fj|| A baseball ia "the whirled.” M

Marine Courtesy.

“A boat is a very polite sort gfll thing. Isn’t it?” .. "In what way ?” .M “Isn't it always to the front with M bowr ■■, Mb