Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1912 — Page 2

Tales of GOTHAM and other CITIES

Juror Quits Work at Sunset Friday

NEW YORK. —Superior Court Justice Lehman said the other day that a situation which confronted him tn the county court honse was unique In his experience, although there hare always been possibilities of it in connection with juries deliberating on Friday night. - Judge Lehman and a jury had been hearing for several days a suit of George Rae against the Pioneer Fruit company to recover SIO,OOO on a contract for services. The case went to the jury about four o’clock the jury day afternoon. At six o’clock the jury had not yet reached a verdict and Justice Lehman sent in word that they might remain until about eight o’clock and then sign a sealed verdict. 'juror No. 11, who was John M. Carver, told the court officer that under no circumstances would he remain after six o’clock because he was a Seventh Day Adventist, and as it was sundown his Sabbath had begun. Justice Lehman sent for Carver, had him sworn and then sent him to the witness chair.

Here's the Champion of All Lazy Men

/^HIiSAGO.—The great West side lost V one of Its most picturesque citi* sens—temporarily—the other day. Gustave Schillinger, who existed—it would be rank hyperbole to use a wqrd implying so much activity as "lived’* in Gustave's connection —at - 1466 North Paulina street, was sentenced by Judge Goodnow to the bridewell for six months. Before sending him away Judge Goodnow paid a tribute to Gustave for his unexampled skill In loafing. "You are the most monumental example of lazy man it has ever been my privilege to meet,” said the court. "You are on© of those fellows who were bom tired and never got rested.” Persons ambitious to fill Schillinger’s championship, now that he has been condemned to toil, may well pause as they consider his achievements as they were brought out in court Here are some of, the records: For nine years he has done absolutely no work, except what he was compelled to do at the bridewell. During these nine years his wife and eight children provided him with food, clothes and spending money, while his mother provided him with a house, rent free. in the morning and send for his breakfast If there was no money in the house for food, he would send one of his children to his mother with a note asking for 25 or 60 cents.

Hole in the Snow All That Was Left

: VANSAS ClTY.—Twenty-three though, sand dollars had been stolen from a hiding place on the river front near the/ioot of Gillis street. There’s no the big robbery was committed. : The hole is there. . You may see for ’yourself. The snow had been scraped ’ ‘away and the dirt thrown to all sides, -ilndfeating that the robbers worked I;hurriedly when they looted Prank Wyant’s cache near his home at the foot of Gillis street Wyant gave the first news of the -robbery to Judge Porterfield In the Juvenile court the other morning when he was up for failing to provide ‘shoes for his ten-year-old son, Jesse, and to pay the boy’s board. Wyant is a laborer, a ditch digger and garbage hauler, who made $23,#OO in cash, besides notes and real estate, by squatting on valuable

Muzzle on a Goat Ends a Ticket Feast

MINNEAPOLIS.—E a ting his way m through trolley ropes and wires . into the affections of hundreds of Minneapolis street- railway employes, “Near Stop Billy,” goat mascot of the ..street railway system, has lost his prestige by an overt and underhanded act which came near costing a score Ipajihwdwctpre their positions With the street railway company. The con# ductors war# “Near Stop Billy's” \ friends. '• f For two months conductors who bare hung their coats in the lounging MKiat the shop have been missing transfers. Whole books of transfers have disappeared from pockets. The men have been rebuked by the company beads. They have been unable to i''-- -,.’i •i* * n ~"’ 1, ~~ ■' “'i Late the other day Conductor Welch hung bis coat on a hook In the loung lag room and hid behind the door.

"Why is It yon refuse to continue longer with this jury?” asked the court “I cannot continue here any longer because it is against my conscience,” said Mr. Carver. “Not only would it be a violation of my religious vows to sign any paper on the Sabbath, but I am not permitted even to deliberate or to consider any matter outside of my religion.” “Then I shall have to excuse you,” said the court Justice Lehman then asked Emil Schultze and a member of John B. Stanchfleld’s law firm, who were counsel in the case, what they wanted to do, and they agreed to accept the verdict of the other 11. Word was then sent to the Jury room accordingly, but the court attendant came hurrying back with the message that two Hebrews on the jury had notified him that their Sabbath had begun at sundown and that they couldn’t sign any paper after six o’clock. *T am a Jew myßelf,” Justice. Lehman said, "but I have to lay aside my religious beliefs for my public duties.” The two jurors then told the court that if he would remain with them for several hours in order that they might agree, if possible, and obviate the necessity of signing a sealed verdict, they would go back to the jury room. The court consented.

If his mother happened to be out of funds, he arose and got work for the children, stringing beads. The children could earn from 25 to 50 cents a day at this work. .Schillinger never strong any beads himself. He got a comfortable chair and bossed the Job. * The clapboards of the house were falling oft. When he was asked why he didn’t nail them up he coined an epigram as follows: "In the winter it’s too cold; when it’s warm there’s no neoessity.” Judge Goodnow heard all this With growing indignation. When the testimony was all in he turned to the defendant and asked: "Have you anything to say?" "No, I guess not," replied Schillinger, languadly. "Very well," said the judge, “now Pm going to teach you the work habit. Six months.” "0, exclaimed—SeWHtogerr suddenly waking up. "It’s too much. I haven’t done anything." “That’s just the trouble,” commented the court.”

switching property in the East Bottoms. As a squatter Wyant obtained a title to the land and sold it Later he bought shares in a gold mine at a cent a share and Bold out for 80 cents a share. He has been in court three times for neglecting to provide for his little son sinew the first of the year and found it necessary to bring forward a stronger excuse for his dereliction. “It’s gone. All gone, judge,” Wyant whispered. “I had it hidden in a hole —took it out of the bank and put it there You can see the hole down there now, judge, where they stole it from.” Judge Porterfield Bald he did not believe the story, and his position was substantiated by a probation officer who said Wyant’s neighbors had seen him dig the hole on the river bank and then walk away from it. They did not know why he had dug the hole and left it open. Wyant was given 24 hours to buy clothing for the boy and pay up a month’s board bill. He was in jail ten days several years ago for the same offense. Wyant admitted he had 81,500 in loans and that it was bringing him 30 per cent, interest.

“Near Stop Billy” entered the room, sniffed at the coat, looked around the room, stuck his nose hr the coat pocket, extracted a transfer book, ate it, and walked Bedately out. Later when “Near Stop Billy” walked into the car shops expecting his usual tribute of rope apd wire be wts seized by the men he had counted his friends. Despite his struggles he was thrown tn_the floor, and there, while he bleated for mercy, he waa forced to undergo the only real humiliation a goat knows. Ho was muzzled.

Summer Gowns All Must Show Profusion of Lace, is Edict

Waist of Batiste and Linen Cluny, Finished With a Val. Edge.

IT will take an expert in the matter of laces to distinguish between the linen cluny made by machinery and the hand-made products. Since the manufacture of this and other laces has been brought to such perfection, there is no doubt that they will be used in great quantities during the coming season. The fashion of wearing lingerie and linen dresses over black silk .slips or of sewing bands of black under insertions of lace, postends the popularity of cluny, Irish (and other crocheted laces), and much Val. Some of the patterns in home crochet, and many of those in cluny, are about the most effective and practical of all, for this purpose, Carrickmacross and a number of heavy novelty laces are on the market for use in linen dresses and suits. Fine tucks and embroidery used in the lighter weight dresses of linen or lawn, make up the most elaborate designs. Lace bands or motifs inserted show the embroidery design carried over them as well as over the body of the dress, whether the fabric is sheer or of heavier linen. Val. lace In narrow edging serves to finish dresses and blouses on which laces are used as insertions or overlays. Real Irish crochet is still much used and has durability to recommend it,

SHIRTWAISTS MANNISH IN CUT

Distinctive Feature of the New Tailored Garment —Masculine Air Is Feature Sought. Smart and trim, and very mannish in cut, are the new tailored shirtwaists. Made of white linen on white China silk of good weight, or white peau de crepe, they are all intended for the tub, and have not a frill. A back yoke, link cuffs and plain shirt sleeves are the rule for these garments. The yoke is an especially good feature, for it makes the shirt back almost proof against clinging to the shoulders after exercise on a hot day. It is because white> is to be in unusual favor next summer that these cool, plqdn waists have been made, for anything white may be built on more severe lines than anything in colors. "Frills Just naturally seem to hang on pretty pink or blue dresses," an old negro laundress once said, “but a white anything has to be just spick an’ span, especially them waists that looks like Miss Edith’s brother’s shirts. They’ll be wearing stiff bosoms next, I reckon, a-trying to look like the men." <■ Although several years have passed since the laundress voiced her opinion the stiff bosom haß not besp —attempted, but on the models mentioned there is a little breast pocket for the handkerchief, which imparts a more masculine air to the garment.

Flowery Decoration.

Lace collars which have been laid aside for many years are almost priceless now. The wide shawl-like collars which fall far over the shoulders and the fichus of fine linen or net are much In vogue. The lace collars or fichus adorn any dress and give a decidedly artistic touch to the plain gown of velvet or silk. A large la France rose of pink satin is worn where the collar fastens in front. . v . - ■; ■

Bash Pins Again.

Now that sashes are again In fashion, sash pins, which have not been seen for several years, are again appearing in the shops. These pins are aquare. oval or round and are dainty affairs of filigree metal with settings of colored stones. The pin is placed over the crossing of the ribbon sash, the ribbon ends falling straight, one above the other, over the skirt

as well as beauty. This is true of cluny also. Although the side frill is not so big as it was, it is not passe. In fancy blouses of silk and chiffon small frills, or rather wide, short ones, play an important part; Frills to be worn with tailored gowns are becoming more full; forming a cascade below the throat. Two blouses shown here are characteristic of the season’s styles. One shows the combination of linen, machine-made cluny lace, small tucks and Val. lace, and the other depends upon tiny tucks, in sheer batiste, with a little real Irish crochet and narrow Val. (for a finish) for its success. It is one of the daintiest of dainty model. New blouses and dresses are being made of fine cotton crepes. It may be bought with embroidered edges in fiouncings just as Swiss, or voile, may be. Then cotton crepes are not starched or ironed, although their lace trimmings must be smoothed of pulled, when they are washed. Some of the new crepes of this character are very beautiful and dazzlingly white. Other new tub weaves are shown which require no starching or ironing, among them a fabric called ‘native,” is selling well. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

CAMISOLE

The upper part of this pretty camisole Is of all-over piece embroidery cut Magyar with short sleeves; the lower part of cambric joins this without fullness. The neck is finished with beading and lace; the sleeves with lace only; ribbon is threaded through the beading at neck. Materials required: 1% yard embroidery 20 inches wide, % yard cambric 3.6 inches wide.

Complex Structure.

The smart hat, which at first glance seems to be almost without trimming, may on closer inspection prove to he an exceedingly complex structure. Among the decorations seen in the new millinery are lines of silk and other fabrics in the form Of pipings or cords, which, though most inconspicuous, are by no means easy to apply. A-cord formed of silk, shirred over wire, makes a smart finish for the brim of a hat, hut it is amateur milliner or, in fact, the average professional, is not likely to deal with very successfully. V

Corded Cottons.

- The cottons are lovely. Those hi corded effects, especially corduroy and bedford cord, promise to be decidedly popular.

Gathered Smiles

ROUGH ON THE RABBIT. The conjurer in the village school room had invited any gentleman from the audience to step up on the platform, and a rustic in a velveteen coat responded. "Now, sir,” said the professor, "I suppose you consider It a matter of impossibility for me to make that rabbit in the box on the table pass into your coat-tail- pocket?" “I dunno about impossible," came the reply, “but I wouldn’t do it if 1 was you, sir." "Oh, you’ll be In no danger. 1 can assure you,” smiled the sleight-of-hand man, airily. “I won’t thinkln' about myself,’' the rustic answered. “I were studyin’ the rabbit I’ve got a couple o' tenets tn that there pocket"

Domestic Troubles.

What’s the matter, dear? Why do you look so worried? Wife—Oh, I’ve Just got everything all ready for Mrs. Meatleigh’s visit I’ve done up all the curtains and pillow shams and bureau covers and centerpieces, and they’re all spick and span. Husband —Well, If everything is in such apple pie order, why look so disconsolate about It? Wife (bursting into tears) —Oh, I just know, as soon as she sees them, she’ll know I cleaned everything all up because she was coming.—Judge.

A CASE IN POINT.

De Quiz —Do you believe in palmistry? De Whiz—Yes; to some extent. De Quiz —Do you think the hands can indicate that a man is about to acquire wealth? De Whiz —1 do In the case of pickpockets.

Transposed.

When Tommy had the tummy&cbe And the doctor came, said he, “Are you in pain?" and Tommy sobbed. "No, sir; the pain’s In me.” —Lipplncotfs.

Leap Year.

A local youth is having trouble with his girL . “Why won’t you marry me?" he dw manded the other day. “I’ll marry you, but not until next yes K" ' —“— 1 “Why the delay?” “I’m not going to have it said that I did the

Poor Proof.

“It’s astonishing how much more important women are than men.” “But are they?" “Of course. My wife wouldn’t wait a half minute to let me speak to some girls I once knew.” “But she’d stand up for three mortal hours while a dressmaker fitted her.”

Their Worth.

The girl had demanded her letters back and be was shipping them by express. - "Valuation?" said the clerk. "What's that?” "Valuation. What are the contents of this package worth?” “Pat it at 30 cents,’* answered the young fellow with a scowl.

Mien others.

“Funny about those German baths, Isn’t It?” “What’s funny?” "They call them all ’bad,’ and then expect them to make good.”

SERIOUB OBJECTION.

Mrs. Wilson —Ain’t you proud since your daughter’s ‘ engaged to that French nobleman? Mrs. BUson—No; l eant pronounce his name.

A Flustered Bird.

The dor® of poses \ - Men UIU to boost, - df But won't giVe her . A place to roost.

Always a Way.

1 am beginning to fear," said Rev.’ Mr. Goodman, “that I may be inject-’ Ingtoo much humor Into my sermons. The people may fall into the habit o$ neglecting to take me seriously." “Oh, don’t worry about that, dear,**; his wife replied. "Whenever you begin to notice that they are hot taking; you Berlously just ask them to raise' your salary."

A Character Test.

"When I was a young man I wad very fond of music," remarked Mr. Cumrox. "My singing laid the foundation of my fortune." “You sang so well?" “No, the captain of "industry whg started me, in life salcf that anybody who would get up before folks and sing as 1 did had marvelous nerve and indomitable will power/’

Wish Realized.

While the mercury was snuggling close to the zero mark the charted member came into the Curbstone cluhi headquarters. • / ■ “Where’s the Ancient Carpenter?** he asked. "Oh, he . hasn’t been here,” replied the Prominent Plumber, "since that evening when he was wishing for another good old-fashioned winter."

Facilities to Economize.

"Our forefathers .lived much mord simply than we did,” said the gum who takes everything seriously. “They did not hesitate to economise." “Yes, but look at the room they bad to economize in. You couldn’t expect us to churn In a flat or keep chlckena and a garden on the fire escape, could you?” T

Between Lawyers.

"I won’t defend a man whom I believe to be guilty.” “Now, my boy,” said the older lawyer, "you mustn’t set your judgment up against that of the majority. 1 have defended plenty of men whom 1 believed to be guilty, but the jury decided otherwise.”

Not Competent to Speak.

“Pa, do you know anything about the Thirty Years' war?” “No, Bon. Your mother and I have only been married 15 years."

Reason Enough.

Figg—Don't you wish you could llv© your live over again? Fogg—Well, I should say not. Tv© got a 20-year endowment’policy ma* turing this month.

NEEDED NO HELP.

Tatters —Dat’s a funny sign yer got up dere, boss. Housekeeper—What? “Look out far the Dog?” Tatters —Yes; dat dog’s big enough and ugly enough ter look out for hi© self.

Or Very Tough.

Who slips upon An Icy pave And doesn’t swear. Is very brave.

Where Algernon Lost

“No," said the disconsolate girt. “I am sure Algernon does not love me., His mind is not on me aa it should 1 be” “How do you know?” % “I played bridge at the same table with him and he could remember what the trump was ail the time.” : :

Distribution of Effort

T put a lot of work on that speech of mine,” said the new member of congress;-: “Of course you did,” replied the veteran. “After you have been hers a while you'll learn to put less work oh 1 your original speech and save yom* self for the explanatihna.”

Changing Doctors.

“What you need, madam, is oxygen.: Come every afternoon for your Inhalations. They’ll coat you f 4 each.” T knew that the other doctor didn’t understand my case.” declared the, fashionable patient “He told me alt] I needed was plain fresh air." ' r

She Was Forgiven.

Authoress —Good gracious, what aj state this place Is ini You have beta; reading instead at doing your work. Servant—l have beep, reading yoer last poem, mum. and It ao enthralled • ¥erythin * V l **--™**"* l da Blaetter.

Society Note.

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