Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1912 — Page 3
HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES
Was Bitten by Bloodthirsty Barbastel
MEW YORK.—A large, ferocious, »i bloodthirsty barbastel, which chlropterous mammal* is probably more familiar to you under Its Latin nickname of Synotus Barbastellus, caused a panic among the one hundred employes of Benjamin Fechter, a clothing manufacturer, when 'it flew through a window of the loft the other morning at 10 o’clock, and bit, scratched, clawed' and tore the hair, eyes, ears and noses of several of the men and women working at the machines. The barbastel is generally Insectivorous or frugivorous, and Ik a first cousin of the big-eared Mega-der-ma-gl-gls, which inhabits Australia. The barbastel in question, however, was decidedly carnivorous, and to judge from the way it tried to make a tencourse dinner from the physiognomy of Morris Binberg, one of the cutters, It had not eaten for several days. Binberg was the first one to see the barbastel as it flew into the Bhop. Binberg has nice fat cheeks and the barbastel made straight for the cutter, who dived under his machine too late. The terrible animal caught him by the hair and Binberg started to do a Marathon around the room, shrieking for help at the top of his lungs, while women fainted, and of course, it follows that strong men grew pale. The other employes ran out of the room in a panic, but as they couldn’t
Finds Young Son After a Long Search
DENVER, —“There’B my papa," said four-year-old Frederick Eugene Lockwood, pressing his face against the window-pane of one of the rooriis of tMe state home for dependent children. A minute later the boy had his arms around his father’s neck and both father and son were crying with joy. His Identification by the boy was a test suggested by the father to prove that he was the boy’s parent. Frederick H. Lockwood, the father, is a balloonist and parachute jumper, and when there are no circuses nor county fairs where his services are In demand he works as a cook in hotels and restaurants. For more than a year Lockwood has ben trying to find his boy, but without sucoess. A few days ago he finished an engagement at the more hazardous of his two occupations in the south and came on to Denver to make another effort to find the boy. When he asked for the custody of the child he suggested a test to prove that he was the boy's father. He stood, with several other men, outside the home and the boy was taken to a window and asked if he recognized any of the party. The child picked
Ants’ Nests Divert Fashionable City
pARIS. —With the approach, of spring ft the rage for novelty has descended on fashionable Paris. On all sides new forms of the entertainment of guests and new ways of doing things are being subjected to experiment One of the most curious of the new . fashions is the ants’ jiest craze. No hostess thinks & drawing room complete unless it contains a glass case Inside of which are a few pounds of earth, a large number of ants and their eggs, and a supply of more or less suitable food. Guests are provided with magnifying glasses and are Invited to watch the industrious insects carrying on their domestic and civic duties, much as if still in a country field.
Old Mansion May Be Sold for Taxes
pHICAGO. —Remnants of what once As was the Reber mansion, Chicago’s pride in ante-bellum days, will be sold for taxes by Cook county some time In March. Ft>r forty years county, state and city have attempted unsuccessfully the collection taxes on this last vestige of the Reber estate. And the proceeding will not be without its pathos and romance. By It the home will be sold over the head of Gertrude V. Reber Backus, who in her eighth decade of life is alone in the world. In her eighty years she has seen the mansion of old transformed into a forfeited hoyeL The property is at Ellis avenue and East Fortieth street, in the heart of a chplce residence district Lots of 50foot frontage there are > valued at SIO,OOO. Tax complications have destroyed title to the Reber property and Mrs. Backns has been dinging to her home In the fSco of impending
pronounce the name' of th«T bloodthirsty animal they did not succeed in getting help. - ' Rosie Goldstein tried to slip under the safe, saying that the barbastel was an eagle and that she had often seen its species in Russia,' but the space beneath the bottom of the tide was too narrow for Rosie’s buxom figure, so she was compelled to crawl under a bench. - * In the meanwhile Binberg had grabbed a stick and tried to beat the barbastel, who was devouring the hair tonic on Binberg’s curly locks. He managed to hit the barbastel once, after having bruised himself a dozen times. Manager Joseph Blankford was dancing around in a frenzy, crying, “B-b-b-b-barb-b-b-bastel, b-b-beat it," but the ferocious animal couldn’t understand Yiddish and transferred his affections from Binberg to Blankford. Joe won by a, nose in the race fdt a closet. Finally Mr. Barbastel was cornered and clapped under an empty box, and some .5 or 18 people, sat on top to make sure that it didn’t escape. Mr. Fechter returned from a business call, and found his employes completely metrogrobollzed by the awful encounter. Cautiously lifting up the box, he looked within and began to laugh as though he would burst a blood vessel. His employes were aghast when Mr. Fechter grabbed, the animal and shored It into a widenecked bottle. “What is it, a-neagle?” asked Rebecca Zuckerman’. “No, you blockheads; It’s only a bat,” said Mr. Fechter. i “Oy oy,” said the employes, and went back to work.
out his father without hesitation. This time he was successful, but heard a story that made his blood boll with anger. Little Frederick Lockwood was taken to the detention home last October and left there by Mrs. Edith M. Villaume Goebel, wha told the matron 1 of the home that the boy was turned over to her by an inmate of a resort in Seattle, Wash. She asked the detention home to take charge of the boy. When the child was undressed at the detention home it was found that his left arm was broken, his left collar bone dislocated and that his body; was covered with marks and bruises. He was sent to the county hospital, and from there to the state home. He has never recovered from his injuries, and may be a cripple all his life.'
To vary the program the ants are made to engage in a pitched battle as one swarm is Introduced into the nest of another.- Invaders and invaded lock in fierce combat, and a hastily improvised hospital and ambulance service for the injured Is organized by the non-combatants. This idea was introduced into Pariffe, society by a| wePknown singer. Another innovation which is having an immense success is a dog's training college, which was opened in the most fasihonable Quarter of Paria Here a society woman's dumb friend is lodged, fed, and educatetd in all that he should and should not do at the trilling fee of about |3O a month, though day pupils are admitted at ai lower rate. Many graceful accomplishments are! Imparted in the course, which is divided into school and college grades,, and diplomas are awarded on a certain standard of proficiency being at-; tained. It is jokingly said that the time-honored French polish Is going; to the dogs.
For thirty years tax buyers have grasped the Reber property at each delinquent tax sale. In those years the residence, with its site, was accepted as a good risk by tax buyers. As years went by and the aged owner dung persistently to her abode, eves in defiance of law, the tax buyers abandoned It Si a bad proposition. Since 1001 the county has levied on the property regularly. Delinquency notices were served with no effect Court procedure had as little effect The gray-haired defendant let everything go by default gad held stead faatly to her abode. "••• - -
Hats for Matrons
THREE hats, especially adapted to the needs of older women, are shown here. Both models are in black and white and both fit eomfortably to the head. In Fig. l the shape is made of a pliable straw braid very light and soft, in & deep rich black. The trimming consists of a wide, double bow of satin messaline ribbon across the crown and even rows of white soutache braid stretched to the flaring brim at the front This is a brilliant and becoming hat for the matron who prefers black and white to colors. A striped silk furnishes the crown and upper brim covering in Fig. 2. The facing is of braid and a collar of braid trims the crown. This hat is in black and white also. It Is finished
PRETTY THINGS FOR INVALID
Care in These Details Will Help Great ly to Bhorten Periods of Convalescence. A dainty negligee is important. This need not be expensive. Some exquisite little affairs are made of dotted swlss. If something warmer is desired French flannel or flannelette with scalloped edges may be chosen. - A charming ‘negligee is a loose kimono jacket of white silk faintly patterned with rosebuds and turned back at the wrist and neck with blue Charmeuse. Pink quilted satin lined with cream silk and made with a fichu shaped collar of Irish point, partly veiled with pink chiffon, is a luxurious garment. The daintiest and most becoming touch is given to the Invalid’s costume by the boudoir cap. - One Is of Irish lace, made over the palest shell pink‘'silk, with roses of chiffon above the ears and the sweet--est of knotted strings—silk of the same delicate shade. But there la a far prettier one of Flemish lace, mounted on azure charmeuse, with Inner frills of the finest Valenciennes and coquettish rosettes of ruched satin outlined with the thinnest of gold threads. It is a most delectable article of headgear, especially when worn by a pretty brunette, with hair colled round a small and shapely bead and slightly fluffed round the face.
ADD TO GRACE OF COSTUME
Overskirts, In Moderate Form, Bid Fair to Be a Feature of the Bpring Frocks. While overskirts pure and simple have not yet arrived in such numbers as to be noticeable, the trend in that direction is very evident They are sure to arrive before long. The tunic is becoming more of a drapery every day, and it is very probable that by spring the looped overskirt though called a tunic, will have arrived. This year the tunic is In many instances the most important part of the costume. It Is made all in one piece, cut to swathe the figure, and la a kind of princess made short enough to be fastened up on one side and show the skirt beneath. Skirts may continue to be as tight as they will, but the drapery will cover them and make the ensemble graceful. These tunica for the most part fasten in at one side In the front, one part lapping over the other.
Glass Knobs for Curtains.
Persons who are furnishing houses or rooms in colonial style win be glad to know that glass knobs of rosette shape, such as wore used long ago, are again befog made for draping hack curtains.
with a fancy feather In gray and white. with a few touches of black. r -~ Fig. 8 pictures a draped turban made of velvet and straw. The shape sets well down on the head and shows an upward curve in the brim-edge at the back and left side. It is very soft and comfortable and developed in a variety of colors. The braid employed Is in what Is known as nacre colors, that is resembling the iridescence of the inner surface of a shell. There Is a great variety in the shape and styles designed especially for older women. They have learned that brilliance and color are for them and no longer wear the tame and characterless bats to which they doomed themselves too long. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
TAFFETA MOTOR HAT.
This smart taffeta motor hat is indicative of the present popularity of that material. It has completely captivated London.
New Dollies.
Doilies as thin as gossamer are now being used with crystal glass and dainty china. The latest importations of these are fine as dobwebs. Each disk is embroidered with the finest linen floss, and while tbe pattern seems to cover the bit of tisane It by no means gives it a thick look. Tlie finger bowl set which expresses the newest style in the perfectly appointed table is of sheer bolting cloth finished on the edge with a tiny embroidered scallop and garland of microscopic flowers worked in a trellis design.
Protect Edges.
When using oilcloth on the kitchen table put it on in this way: Get wooden strips to fit the edge of the table and some brass screws. Put the oilcloth on and draw it tight, then screw the strips to the table Trim the oilcloth close all around This keeps the corners from wearing.
Grease From Tan Shoes.
Grease spots of any sort can be removed from tan shoes by dissolving a little oxalic acid in hot water. When nearly cold rub It well into the eboes by means of a small naM brush. Them wash the shoes well in cold water and dry off with a cloth.
Linen Belts.
1 Linen belts and fancy band wrought buckles will be worn with the spring linens, crashes and odd washable ratine effects. They match the color of the gown, although there is often a white decoration on the buckle.
Qathered Smiles
UNCONVENTIONALITIES. j, T know well enough I’m not lending you this money, Dlnguss; I’m giving tt to you." “If you could 'drop in some time when you hadn’t so long to stay, Mr. Pnoodles, I should be glad to see you." “My only reason for indorsing your note, old chap, Is that I haven’t anything the law can touch." “Keep on talking. Uncle Cyrus; 1 like to see you make your teeth move up and down." "I used to know your old grandfather, Hewligus, and he was always poking his nose into other people’s business, same as you are." "I asked mamma if she wouldn’t like to have you come and see us today, Mrs. Lupsome, and she said no." "I’ve come to you, Mr. Sharpe, be cause I can’t afford to employ a firstclass lawyer." - - r
He Spoke to Him.
Willie, accompanied by father and mother, was crossing the ocean. Father and mother were both very seasick, but Willie was Immune. Throughout the trip he had been annoying the passengers, finally his mother, turning tc the father, said, m a very weak voice, gasping between each word: “Father —I wish —you’d— speak—to—Willie.’’ Father, turning a sea-green face toward that rampant youngster, spoke In a languid voice: "HOw-de-do. Willie?”—lndies Home Journal
A Wise Woman.
“Now, for |f," announced the star gazer, “I will furnish you with a philter which will make your husband love you to the exclusion of all others.” , "I don't think m invest," decided the practical housewife. "But if you have a philter which will make him bring borne some of bis salary on pay days, I’ll allow you a percentage on all sums realized."
Sure to Guess Wrong.
It was the busy hour in the quick lunch establishment The overworked waitress hurried up to the waiting customer. “Tea or coffee?” she demanded. He smiled pleasantly upon her, “Don’t tell me," he whispered. "Let me guess." , •
NOTHING DOING.
Customer —Say, is my credit good for a shave. Barber—Naw, If you can’t raise a dime, keep on raisin’ whiskers.
This Would Account for It.
Perhaps the planet Mars la ruddy (For that's Its color, so ’tie said). Because Instead of being yellow The dandelions there are red.
Ungenerous.
“That rich uncle of mine was s tightwad to the end?” “What do you means” “I used to borrow money from him when he was alive, and would you believe he charged me with every penny of it In his win.”
Did He?
Alice—Who was tile young gentle man that was throwing old shoes after the married couple with such enthusiasm? Ethel —Ob. that was Mr. Snlggln*. the rejected suitor. He was trying to slug the bridegroom In the neck.
The Superlative Degree.
“Can yqu give me any idea of the mean temperature in this placet* asked the traveler who bad just arrived at Devil's Lake, N. D. "W# ain’t got any mean temperature here.” replied the old settler. “It's all meanest**
Excusable.
“Drat the lock! I wrote a paragraph about a Turkish towel and a printer made it “Turkish howL* “ “Oh, welt don’t blame the poor fellow. He was probably thinking about what Italy is doing to Turkey now.”
Unable to See.
“Would you want your wife or your mother or your sister to have to mingle with men at the pollsr *T can’t see why it would be any worse than mingling with them la overcrowded- ear*.** -•. • ••’
Its Effect.
“Drink often causes paradoxical conduct in a man. doesn’t ltr* “How so?" “When;» man tight it often
Sounded All Right.
Patience—Well, be told the truth, anyway. Patrice —How so? Patience—When he was buying this solitaire he told the jistreler it was tat Fatrtce—Well. I’m sure that wasn't- f true. 1 ! '.r M Patience—Why, yds; when be offered it to the girl she promised to be a slater to him.
TALLER ANYHOW.
Mr. Hen peck—All artists say that five feet five inches is the divine height for women. Mrs. Henpeck—l am five feet eight inches. Mr. Henpeck—You are more than divine. •- W- » - Tifi "ULfesSHHI
Perhaps.
Her husband boldly aviates. She seems to that inured. ■ Perhaps, as Madam Rumor states. He has his life Insured.
Favorite Fiction.
. "I Haven't Time." . 'XW “Fresh Buttermilk." ' “North Temperate Zone.” 7 r sg "The Grand Calumet River." fjjg “One Word More, and I Leave the' Subject With You.” “Certainly. Madam; It Will Afford Me Pleasure to Contribute Something.” v's7 “Go ahead. Dear; I’m Listening.” - Xi
No Pity Needed.
Pastor—l was sorry tor your wife during the sermon this morning, doetor. She had such a dreadful fit of 7: coughing that the eyes of the wholf congregation were fixed upon Iher. Doctor—Don’t be unduly alarmed. She was wearing her new hat.for t&e first time.—Fllegende Blaetter. m
Maybe He Thinks So.
“Why are you trying so disparate!? to flirt with that man? Don't you know he is married?” “He’s a widower.” -J “He's nothing of the kind." “Why, he told me his wife Is aa 1 angel!” “He lied. 1 know her Intimately.*
Not a Self Starter.
Red—What’s the matter with that fellow's automobile? He’s been stopped over there for an hour.” M Greene-Why. he's Just got a machine with a self-starter, and he’s t*J«- s ?§ lng ft out
It Is.
“It ought not to be so expensive to get grand opera singers at private muslcales.” . -Isa “Why oughtn't ltr “Isn’t it true one can get them tor a songT
Perfect Analogy.
Shortleigh—My Unde Frank Is 8 veritable Klondike. Longieigb—Why. bow'e that? J Shortleigh—Plenty of wealth, but cold and distant-—Bmart Set
NEVER PAID 'EM.
The Heavy Man—Manager Consent Is a wonderful manager, and it has TboJ Comedian—And to “hold upr I the actor. —.
Neutral.
Surpassing the brunette, /i Is on* that we aren't very fond Of mixing In. yon bett ■. —
Confidences.
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