Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 225, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1911 — Page 3

FANCIES OF FASHION QUAINTNESS SHOWN IN MANY OF SEASON'S MOOES. Changeable Sitka Moat Appropriate for Trimming That Just Now la Much Favored—Embroid- ■ ’ cry on Serge Dresses. Ruches trim some of the newest silk frocks. The old fashioned double box-pleating, stitched in the middle and pinked on the edges, Is used to edge sleeves, fichus and the edges of skirts. : The changeable silks are especially appropriate for this kind of trimming. They are quaint in themselves, and when made with fichus and the new self-trimming they hint of grandmother’s day—only they are much lovellef! A charming frock brought from Paris was of blue and green changeable silk; with a fichu of very fine tulle embroidered in blue coinspots. The yoke of the gown was of plain tulle. Sleeves were puffed and elbow length. The skirt opened at the side over ruffled underskirt. Some of the new tailored serge dresses are showing broad bands of embroidery around the hips. Blue . serge is trimmed with light blue; red with a brighter shade, and so on. Lingerie frills of sheer batiste or net are used on many of the serge frocks. A lovely white frock of sheer linen had heavy embroidery in beige colored yarn. Many summer frocks have scarfs designed for them. These are draped around the shoulders in the form of little mantles. One in soft liberty satin was crossed at the back and the ends finished with deep silk fringe. For those in mourning, scarfs of crepe lined with mousseline de sole are worn. Figured tulle over white silk is used for little separate coats for young girls. White corded silk is also favored tor the little ones. Trimmings in black soutache or braid give a very chic finish. Irish lace and “toile de Jouy” are also much used on fancy coats and frocks. Hats of the cretonne are made over little bonnet wire shapes, fitting quite closely. Natural colored pongee dresses are trimmed with scarlet or bright blue. This is particularly favored for young girls who need simplicity with a suggestion of brightness.—New York Sun.

MAKES GOOD HATPIN HOLDER

Glass Tube, With Ribbon Adornments, Best Receptacle That Can Be Provided. Sticking one’s hatpins intq the pin cushion generally results in the ruin of a dainty cover and very much detracts also from the attractive and harmonious effect of the dressing table. It is much wiser to have a special receptacle for them. A very pretty and useful hatpin holder can be made by covering a glass tube with ribbon. These tubes can be bought at many of the large shops. They are' just long enough to hold the hatpins, are closed at the

RACE GOWN.

■ '■■■i . '■ ’Mr * '■ Of white embroidered crepe de chjne pver pale rose Liberty Batin with emerald-green velvet belt; ebend* sette and under sleeves*of fine lace.

The HOME COMMENT

bottom and finished at the top with a little liplike rim. After buying the glass buy ribbon to match'the decorations of your room just wide enough to make a cover for the glass by sewing two pieces together. The cover may be either the length of the tube and put on smooth, or it may be lodger and shirred on each side. The latter way is prettier, but it will catch dust and must be frequently brushed out. ' ■> -I » At the bottom of the case the rib* bon is gathered'together tightly, and either a tassel sewed on or a bunch of bows of baby ribbon. At the top it is finished by hemming each piece of ribbon separately, not sewing the pieces together. The hem mWt be wide enough to come out beyond the rim of the glass. A long loop of the baby ribbon is sewed at the top of each seam to hang the case up or one piece of ribbon may be used, an end sewed at each side. In either case a small bunch of bows is used as a finish where the ribbon is sewed. When the ribbon case is finished slip in the tube, which should be a close fit If there is nothing in the room that seems convenient to hang the case on it is a good plan to buy a long brass hook at a hardware shop and screw it into any 1 appropriate place, such as a door ,or window frame. An Important point to be remembered is always to put your hatpins in the case when taking them out of your hat You will then never have to hunt for the right pins for a certain hat

THE NEWEST “NINICHE"

In shot blue and black straw, with bows of geranium-pink taffetas.

Sleeves.

When the sleeves are of the peasant type, large folded-back cuffs are usually employed as trimming, with perhaps a narrow undersleeve of some sheer white material, het 'or all-over embroidery. This can be edged with a bit of lace edging or a narrow bias piping. When the regulation sleeve, that is cut on { the lines of a coat sleeve, is used, the cuff is made more simple, to conform with this style. It is usually straight and untrimmed, except for a double row of stitching. Sleeves of a summer gown or blouse admit of much trimming. Lace Insertion, embroidery, with edging on the cuffs, are all correct, if care is taken to choose suitable trimming and not too much of It is used. An overtrimmed sleeve, like an overtrimmed gown, is far worse than a perfectly plain garment finished with only a hem.

AVOID TOO MANY CLOTHES

All Right to Be Well Supplied, But a Surplus Is Neither Economy Nor Sense. A woman who desires to dress well on a small Income, and it can be done, must learn first of all never to have too many clothes on hand at once. Let her buy the things she needs, wear them out, and then buy others. It Is better to have one well-fitting, 'tailor-made suit, keep it rigorously pressed and in order, wear it until It shows signs of wear, and then replace It, than it is to have, several inferior suits. As to large stocks of underwear, they are only an anxiety. If not looked after frequently they grow yellow. Styles, too, alter frequently in underwear as In outer garments; also human figures alter and grow fat sometimes, and the treasured articles won’t fit when they are brought out As to shoes, It is better for the feet and better for the shoes to have several changes and wear them in rotation, but if kept too long the leather is apt to rot

The Window Seal.

Ofttimes it is inconvenient to go to the expense of having a window seat built in a bay window that graces a college girl’s room. It is surprisingly cheap to have one built out of store boxes. Do not make the mistake of having the usual narrow seat built but rather a broad, serviceable one that will pernilt comfortable, reclining among the pillows and cushions This latter may not be so graceful as the smaller seat but it is surely more comfortable. Large divan covers will hide the material that the seat to constructed of.

HOW FRANK SELEE DISCOVERED A STAR

Roy Corhan, Promising Young Infielder.

Frank Seelee, who more than any other man was responsible for assembling the former world champion Cubs, the greatest exponent of Inside baseball of the last decade, may have another wreath added to his imposing laurels, providing Roy Corhan, White Sox recruit, establishes his right to recognition as a regular member of Comiskey’s club in 1911. Selee discovered Corhan way out in New Mexico when the great baseball strategist,

REGRETS HE TRADED KNIGHT

Connie Mack Says He Is Sorry he Traded Clever Infielder for the Veteran Jimmy Collins. « When Connie Mack, manager of the world’s champions, allows a ball player to go after he has done service with the White Elephants it is a, rare occurrence for that player to show anything like big league form' thereafter. Bris Lord drifted out and “came back” with Cleveland. Connie.then realized that there was lots in Bris and landed him in d trade with McGuire. Of them all, there is only one that Connie Mack ever expressed regret at losing. Jack Knight of the Highlanders Is this player. Connie taught Jack all he knew, brought him along

Jack Knight.

and made a finished player of him, only to part with him in a desperate attempt to brink the 1907 pennant to this atty. "The only young ball player I ever regretted parting with was Jack Knight," said Connie, when Jack was

broken down in health, had gone thither in search of a healing balm in 1906. Corhan played for the Pueblo team three years. In 1907, the first year he was with Selee, he more than came up to expectations. He batted .235 and stole enough bases to give him a place among the/ Ty Cobbs of the western league. Corhan bettered his batting average in 1908, reaching .258, and hit .270 in 1908.

allowed to go to Boston for Jimmy Collins. Even after the local boy was shifted to the minor league by the Red Sox Connie insisted that Jack would be back in the big show and be a star. As Connie predicted, Jack became a star of the first magnitude with the New York Americans, and seems due to have the best year in his career.

AROUND THE BASES

St Louis misses Roger Bresnahan behind the plate and also In hatting The Des Moines club In the Western league is about to be sold again. Konetchy is giving all the pitchers that he faces a Jot of trouble this season. The reason Walter Johnson is losing his speed is that he has changed his style of delivery. Pitching seven good innings and then blowing up in the eighth Is no way to win a ball game. Lou Richie’s twirling this season has been par excellence. He Is credited with four three-bit games. Detroit has entered into negotiations for Pitcher Willis Morgan and Shortstop Bin Orr of the Salt Lake team. When a baseball team pays $22,000 for a pitcher it would be good business policy to hire a guardian to make him behave. The Cardinals will make $150,000 this season. From being the poorest drawing card in the National league the St. Louis club is now one of the best Jennings has decided to depend on his veteran pitchers for the remainder of the season In hopes that they will be able to pull the team through yet Freddie Parent Is hitting the ball like a fiend for the Baltimore Orioles. The fans are wondering in the Eastern league bow he got away from the big league. Pitcher Gustafson of the Ironwood (Mich.) team struck out thirty men, but was beaten in a 21-lnnlng game a few days ago. Some of the scouts should look him over. Pitchers are coming in the glare of fame as pinch hitters. Caldwell, Lange, Mullin and Willett, American league pitchers, are considered good enough swatters to send up In a pinch.

PLAN FALL TRIP TO JAPAN

Jimmy McAleer Will Take Team of All-Stars to Orient for Series of Games—Probable Make-Up, Next fall a bunch of ball players will travel to the Orient and Jimmy McAleer will be the pilot. When the All-Stars of the Arne: lean league played the Athletics and dressed them into proper shape to take a fall out of the Cubs in the world’s series they Impressed upon McAleer that they were some baseball organization. Already McAleer has made arrangements to visit the Philippines and Japan with the All-American Stars next fall. He has the personal assurance of each and every member of the all-star team that played the Athletics that they will go along ■ With him. The make-up of the All-Star team that will tour the Orient in the fall of 1911, under the management of Jimmy McAleer, will be as follows: Pitchers—Ed Walsh of Chicago, Walter Johnson of Washington, Doc White of Chicago. Catchers—Billy Sullivan of Chicago, Gabby Street of Washington. Inflelders—Harry Lord of Chicago, Herman Schoefer of Washington, Kid Eberfeld of Washington, Cunningham and George Mcßride of Washington. Outfielder Ty Cobb of Detroit, Clyde Milan of Washington and Tris Speaker of Boston.

WEE WILLIE KEELER RETIRES

Disgruntled Over His Poor Playing, Former New York and Baltimore Star Decides to Quit. Willie Keeler, the wonderful little outfielder and most scienced batsman of them all, is not likely to ever face a pitcher again in a league game. Disgusted, because of a bad play he made in the outfield, the former Oriole has quit the Toronto club, declaring that he is through with the nar tional game for good and all and intends to devote all his time to his Brooklyn real estate and other interests. Wee Willie quit the team after a recent 12-lnning game 2 to 1 defeat at Jersey City, when Tonneman’s single to right blossomed into a triple and then into a winping run. Keeler told some of his team mates that if he couldn’t smother that Mnd it was about time to quit baseball. The former Oriole has been one of the greatest players-in the business, and if the reports about him are true, baseball will lose one of its most valuable men. In the last two seasons Keeler has not shown his old great form at the bat, but there was a time whenever the champion welterweight batter of the world, as he was fondly dubbed, walked to the plate, a buzz of expectancy came from the onlookers. They felt confident that something would happen to change the complexion of the game. If the score was close he was apt to tie it, or else send in the run that would put the team in the lead. Keeler had the honor of leading the

Willie Keeler.

National league in batting in 1897 and 1898. His major league record with the stick up to 1905 4s remarkable. It follows: Year. Club. Pct Rank 1893 New York and Brooklyn 333 32 1894 Baltimore .367 13 1895 — Baltimore 394 3 1896 — Baltimore 392 4 1897 — Baltimore .432 1 1898— Baltimore .379 1 1899 — Brooklyn .376 6 1900 — Brooklyn 366 3 1901— Brooklyn 355 8 1902 Brooklyn 342 3 1903 New York Americans .318 9 1904 New York Americans .318 2 1905 New York Americans .303 0 Grand average at bat, .303.

Morality

By Rev. Guy E. Shifrfer Awiitaet Raetor of St. Pettn '

There la in our civilization a class of women branded as moral-lepers, the presence of any one of whom would not be tolerated in our homes. ‘ Yet our daughters are allowed to mingle freely with the men who prey upon these women; to receive them in our homes —and too often—to many them. Such is custom and conviction, so totally an inversion of the teaching and practice of Jesus Christ, who ate with harlots and sinners, not to con- ( done their acts, but to save them from evil. Let us ask in all frankness, is it not time for the church to inquire rather more seriously into this matter of conscience and morality? Shall we go on being satisfied that custom and convention have said the last word on these vital matters? There are too many false judgments ot morality in society, as a result of untrained conscience. The thing we call convention is too often but a cloak for false morality. Custom and convention are made up of elements both good and bad, though most of us, if a thing la conventional, adhere to Its pronouncements without stopping to question the right or wrong of it. Convention and custom axe good when they conserve the good of the past; they are viciously evil when they cloak evil, and even worse when they so enslave the minds of the people that they stupefy all moral progress. There is a tendency in most of us toward legalism; this false use of the law, and the subtlest foe with which Christianity has had to cope. One of the most remarkable things in history is the speed with which Christianity morally “ran off the track” and allowed Its freedom to become elaborated and stiffened into dogma, and then Into legalism. The church, which was to bring God and man together, became burdened with ecclesiastical machinery, which kept God and man apart What Is the standard? Shall we frankly become legalists and accept the law as our standard of conduct? Or shall we accept what are called the average judgments of mankind—the consensus of opinion—as our standards? If so, what shall we do with the prophets; those men of vision who sometimes rise in our midst, to point the way to a clearer conception of truth than the average man has attained? And if we do not listen to . the prophets—for example, those men of vision we have in our political life today—how can we hope to progress as a civilization? Or shall we accept as our standard that which satisfies us? Or shall we accept that which works—pragmatism, which has become popular among certain ethical thinkers. This matter of conscience calls for clearer thinking than we have bostowed upon it as a church or as individuals in the past. Conscience is the soul’s discernment of right and wrong for the purpose of Its own moral choice. It has as a standard not any exterior law, which means the seduction of religion and morals to jurisprudence and restraint; but .It must have an inner law, which means freedom. Jesus Christ’s most emphatic teaching, about which centered all else hs said and did, was the sacrednbss of the self. We have Christian morality then when we set before “us the task of developing this self. This selfloyalty is the only morality we know. It is truth for truth’s sake, not truth for expediency. Conscience is the voice of God witnessing to eternal right within the individual soul. It is the voice of man's true self, and the true self is one with God. As our sense of beauty leads us on to things beautiful, so our moral sense should lead us to things moral. And, as in art, we turn to great masters, whose genius has wrought in the world of beauty for the standards of valuation; so in the world of morals must we turn with ever-increasing earnestness and appreciation and longing to the master of men. And as our study of the great cam vas reveals ever and anon some deeper truth that lay in the heart of the artist, so our serious study of Christ must reveal more of the truth that lay Hke gold in the depths of his heart. It is for each one of us to say—for no one else can say it for us —whether the light that is in us shall become , darkness and so spread the gloom of | itself through the hearts of humanity or whether it shall become a part of that light that lighteth every man that ■ cometh into the world. 3

The Crown for the Faithful,

The virtue of fidelity is not conditioned by great opportunities and responsibilities. It has nothing dto do with splendor of circumstanced. It needs no broad arena, no crowd of spOttators. “He that is faithful In that which is least is faithful also in much.” The humblest task is to bo done as unto God. Our gift, our talent, may be insignificant, but it Is to be used, not buried. What the world calls success is often the shipwreck of the soul. The dominion of God*a world is the blessing of those who are “faithful in a very little” "faithful unto death.” The crown hi not for success, not for genius, nbt for position, not for greatnttaU’ blit for faithfulness. Life’s work ahd warfam are to test and ttatn fidelity.