Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1912 — Page 3

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Finds $5,000 in a'Shoe; Offered SI.OO

CHICAGO.— David J, Winder, Who keeps'a eobbler shop near the corner of Evanston avenue and Irving Park boulevard, found a handful of diamonds, valued at $5,000, In the toe of an old shoe brought to him to repair, and for returning the jewels to the owner was offered a reward of one dollar, which he refused. When the story of the lost diamonds and the reward threatened to beoome public, Mrs. Robert W. Dunn, owner of the gems, disappeared. It was said at her home, 4065 Sheridan road, that she had left the city. Winder and his wife were both busy In their shop when inquiries were made there. “Oh, yes,” said Winder, banging a wooden peg into the sole of a shoe and shifting to one side a few more pegs he held between his teeth. “I found the diamonds. It was the biggest find I ever made. There’s hardly a week goes by, though, but I ; flnd money and other valuables In shoes. “Mrs. Dunn sent her old shoes over here by a girl. There were five of them In a rickety pasteboard box. My jWlfe received them, marked them, tossed them over In a corner and gave the girl a check with a number on It. “Well, as I commenced to straighten r things up' for the night my eye caught the sparkle of something on the floor. .

Automobile Chases Driver Up a Tree

SAN FRANCISCO, —It is scarcely becoming In an automobile to pitch Its owner into the branches of & tree and then get on its hind wheels and threaten to devour him If he dares to come down. A Texas steer or an African lion, or an orang outang might be expected to do a stunt of that kind, but not a refined motor car. And yet that Is exactly the experience that Louis Degeher, a coffee importer, had with his car the other evening. He painted a word picture of the affair in Police Judge Sullivan’s court, where he was on trial for speeding. Degener had just purchased the car. He was beginning to master the driving of it, as he thought. He Invited a friend for a trip. Everything went smoothly until they started for home about dark. But they no sooner got lsto Golden Gate park than the trouble began. “There seemed nothing to do,” said Degener to the court, “but let that machine take Its course. When I tried to hold it down R acted ftke it was going to blow up. We were going like

How a Couple Was Married by Proxy

BOSTON. —Mozes Pimentel, cigarmaker of Boston, and Marie Jo* hanna Liesmann of Amsterdam, Hoi* land, have been married without either leaving home. The queen of Holland consented to their marriage by proxy. Though marriage by proxy is not allowed In the United States, so many legal steps have been taken to bring about this union that there seems no doubt the immigration people will recognize it when the bride arrives in America. . 4r When Mozep Pimentel strolled into the office of Charles C. Dasey, acting Counsul of Holland, and said he frisked to be married by proxy, Mr. Dasey did not believe It could he done. However, on the insistence of the Hoi*

Bible Prompts a Poacher to Confess

Indianapolis. —a Hoosier, who has “seen the light of Christianity,’' has been impelled thereby to write to George W. Miles, commissioner of fisheries and game, “peaching” on himself for hunting on a game preserve. He has confined his operations to the pursuit of the ignominious rabbit, however, and has not assaulted HKHgame blrda placed in the preserves by the state. Therefore, he sought clemency for-his “crime” and it has been meted out to him by the commissioner on the ground of lack of intent- ‘ I-'..'. The letter, in part, follow: “As I am living to an the light I have on the word of God (the Bible), I feel I ought to tell you of my banting on one or two of the game preserves, which I was only after a rabbit. The winter of I*lo I was hunting on the reserve South of Washington, between the E. jfc-L railroad and the gravel pike rpad running from Petersburg. [

I thought it was a piece of glass at first, but then I saw some more sparkling points. I got on my knees and picked them up. My wife didn’t see me and I didn’t say , anything to her because I knew she would get excited. “In a moment I found a little chamois bag. I what had happened— > somebody had been hiding jewels IS an old shoe. Who it was I didn’t know: But I did know that It wouldn’t be long before I found out “When I had the diamonds all picked up there was a handful of them. Any one of them would have bought my store. I decided not to tejl a .soul for fear the story might spread and somebody break In and murder my wife and me. ' ;: "About two days afterward a girl came In almost crying. She threw her check down on the counter. “ ‘My shoes! Where are my shoes? Quick! Hurry!’ I looked up and smiled when my wife gave her the shoes and looked puzzled at the customer’s agitation. ‘“The diamonds! They are gone! Please give them back to me!” Shrieked the girl. “She became v frantic when my wife told her she knew nothing about any diamonds. Then I stepped up and told her the diamonds were safe. Later I took them to Mrs. Dunn myself. “Yesterday a neighbor brought me $1 as a reward for the return of the $5,000 worth of diamonds. That was about the funniest thing I ever heard of. I laughed and laughed and when I was able to stop laughing I waved my hands at him and told him to hurry back to Mrs. Dunn with the sl*

the wind when suddenly something happened.” Just what happened was explained by Mounted Policeman Haley, who had been pursuing Degener’s car for a half mile. When Haley got to the scene he found the car standing on its hind legs and pointing straight up on the side of a pine tree. The engines were still humming away. Degener’s friend was sprawled out on the road, but Degener was not. In sight “Where’s the felfow that was driving?” aßked Haley. “Blest If I know,” said the friend. “Here I-am, up here,” Bald a voice from the branches./ It proved to be Degener. He had been tossed into the branches six feet overhead and there remained a prisoner until rescued by the officer.

lander he sent a statement of the situation to the consul general at New York. . The ceremony of acquiring a bride without being present at the ceremony as gone through with Pimentel is as follows: First, a special petition to the queen explaining the necessity tor the proxy marriage. This has been done and consent obtained. Next, a power of attorney giving Hartog Pimentel, his brother, the right to act for him was prepared. Then a declaration to wed was sworn to by Pimentel before a notary. 'According to the Dutch custom, the notary’s seal was then certified to by the secretary of the state of Massachusetts, and Consul Dasey certified to the authenticity of the seal of Ma»sachusetts. These docuihents were mailed to Amsterdam. When Brother Hartog received them he went before the registry official in' Holland, with the bride on his ana, ‘ and made all the answers required in the marriage peremony. /

Pike county, to Washington, Daviess county. I tell you thb| so you can know, the reserve. “The reason I write this is beoause I believe the Lord God intends tor us to do everything honestly before God and man. Mr. Miles answered: ' u . “Inasmuch as I am convinced that yon never had any wrongful intent, it is very easy for me to forgive you tor any possible infraction of the IAW yon may have made in hunting within a same preserve.” I The writer neglected to tell the commissioner whether ha got the ah Wt * •

Laces and Malines Daintily Handled by the Milliner

W HEN the millinery designer . once understands how to use these plry fabrics (whose description merltß verse, rather than prose) we /are refreshed with delightful examples of her art Both malines and laces must be managed by an artist; for commonplace designing cannot harmonize with such exqpislte products of the loom. These wonderful materials have no reason for existence exoept In the realm of beauty. They are woven with this idea in mind. They provide the field in which the fancy of those who make fabrics, may allow itself to play, borrowing from flowers, birds, clouds, its inspiration. - Maline Is not as fragile as it looks, although it is fragile. Like many other fabrics It has been water-proofed so that moisture does not kill It. It Is hot meant for dally wear. Maline has, come into great prominence lately as a substitute for the heron, aigrette, whose passing is but a matter of time.

GLOVES THAT CAN BE WASHED

Preparation Guaranteed to Cleanse Chamois and Doeskin If Not Too Badly Bolled. Duck’s foot yellow is the accepted color in glove wear for the morning, and is word irrespective of a “match'” with the gray whipcord and eponge <y>at and skirt costumes that are issuing now from y the smartest tailors, ‘>" •; ■■ ~ .. Doeskin and chamois gloves of washable propensities are models liked by many women, and are procurable in all lengths from the one or two buttons or modnd snaps, to .the 15 button length. ' A recipe that is said to he good for washing chamois and d9eskin gloves la aB follows: Make a good lather with soap powder or Jelly and tepid water, and add a tablespoonful of ammonia to each quart of water. The gloves should then .be put into a basin and be left to soak for about a quarter of an hour. They Bhould be squeezed and pressed with the hands, but on no account wrung. Rinse' In fresh tepid water, to which a few drops of ammonia have been added, then presß In a clean towel and pull into shape. After this hang them in the air or near an open window until dry.

Banded Coats. 4 Banded coats promise to be extremely smart during the spring season. A number of the inevitable white serge salts seen at the southern resorts have the hall mark of the moment impressed upon them by belted effects. One of these Is effectively'relieved by clusters of tiny black buttons and revers and cuffs of suede colored doth, a narrow black patent belt endrcllng the waist Again, In the case of a Shantung salt In such an artistic shade as dull apricot the band was of the silk, very deep and permanently attached. ~~ yBut there are all kinds of diversities of the belt and for that reason alone we are bound to see the stylo later In the season. ,

Waistcoat of Feathers. _ The latest use to which French women have put bird’s plumage is to mgke it Into snug, warm walstebftit which Are worn under smart, tailor made coats. The more brilliant the plumage the more- effective of course, and very often a toque composed of the same kind of feathers is worn also. Though several of these gllets oiseaux have been seen in the fiois they are not likely to become very popular, as they are difficult to make and very expensive. • ..1.. i. Norfolk* and Blazers. Norfolks and blazers are now being shown by practically all the large rotallers throughout the country, says the Drygoods Economist. The popularity of outdoor sports is constantly on the increase, and a short coat to be worn on such occasions is almost a necessity for women who indulge in ■osh outdoor exercises an tennis, golf, IH* **• .;/> n

There are laces that are very substantial, as well as those which are almost too delicate to use. This is the day of laces and the fashionable varieties #» seen everywhere—gowns, coats and hats, whether for the promenade or indoor wear, are bedecked with lace. They are usually applied fiat to another fabric. But the lighter varieties, such as val, point de esprit, mechlln,/etc., are worn In narrow plaitingß .and ruffles. There is a'furore for ciuny, especially in lingerie gowns and hats, and on undermuslins. And there are many heavy novelty laces for coats and gowns and for hats, that look well placed on those substantial garments made for dally wear. Therefore street hats, even of the most mannish outlines, are fittingly banded with graceful laoe.patergs. The two hats shown here are excellent examples of the way In which ma* line and laoe are used In the hands of the artist in millinery.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

CAMISOLE

This is a dainty little camisole cut with a deep “V” at top, which Is trimmed at edge by beading edged with laoe; ribbon is threaded through beading and narrow tacks are made below. The fulness at lower part is tacked, then set to a narrow band, which connects It to the basque. The little puffed sleeve Is finished off with a lace frilL j % Materials required: One and onehalf yard 36 Inches wide, 1% yard beading, two yards ribbon, 244 yards laoe.

Working for Baby.

The wooden ribbon disc may be used as a basis for the reel needed for baby’s lingerie runners. Having pasted white satin of the correct size over the edge of the reel, trim the two flat surfaces with circles of cardboard, but a half inch larger than the foundation, first covering them smoothly on one side with white or cream satin and then glueing their under sides to the flat surfaces of the wooden reel. When perfectly dried, the girl who wields a paint brush may decorate the satin surfaces with representations of cherubs, or, if she hand-embroidere expertly, with sprays of fine flowers.

Attractive Tray.

An artistic tray may bo made at home from an old mirror or picture frame. In the case of a mirror, remove the mercury-covered glass and replace with a plain one. Cover the board that fits behind the glass with a piece of flowered or figured cretonne or rich-looking tapestry. Put the board in place and over the back of it tack a piece of felt, which will prevent the trey from scratching any table upon which it might be placed. Got two brass handles at the hardware store, screw thorn on the ends of the tray, it la then ready for uaa.

ONE TRUTHFUL AMERICAN. The incumbent of an old church in Wales asked a party of Americans to visit his parochial school. After a recitation he invited them to question the pupils, and one of 'the party accepted the invitation. “Little boy,” he said to a roeyt&ced lad, “can you tell me who George Washington was?” “Iss, sir,” was the smiling reply. ” 'E was a 'Merican general.” “Quite right. And can you tell me what George Washington was remarkable for?” "Iss, sir. ’E was remarkable 'cos ’e was a ’Merican an’ told the truth.” — Youth’s Companion. Would He Advertise? Mr. Meekins was habitually all that the first syllable of his name might Imply, but a day came when the worm turned at last and spoke his mind freely to that other member of the domestic firm who had assumed leadership. Mrs. M. stood aghast and then remarked ominously: "Timothy, you’d regret those words if you should suddenly lose- year wife.” “Oh, I don’t want to lose her,” came the cheerful retort, “but there are times when I’d like very much to mislay her for a few hours.” —Harper’s Bazar.

Purely Speculative. “I have always been interested,” said little Blnks, “in the utilization of waste. Now where do you suppose all these' bursted tires go to in the end?” “I don’t know,” said the genial -philosopher, “but if they go where most people consign ’em there must be a terrible smell of rubber in the hereafter.” —Harper’s Weekly. The First One. "I hear that the Dutch palefaces have just bougnt Manhattan island for twenty-four dollars.” “Just think pt It Sixty years ago my father could have, nought it for three beads. If he had only done so, just think what I’d be worth now!” —• Puck.

WHY JACK FAILED.

“So Jack failed in that wheat corner—l thought he had a bushel of brains!” “He did—-but he lacked a million bushels of wheat”

The Robin. The early robin seta in line To raise our spirits that hare sunk. As a musician he is fine. But as a weather prophet—punk 1 Sayings of Famous Men. Old Black Joe: “Yes, suh; I’s cornin’” / Jean Valjean: “I suppose If I wanted to I could make Frank Ootch look like a piker.” . : David Haruto: “Gee! What a hoss trade 1, could have got out of King Richard the Third!" Baron Munchausen: “What's' the matter with naming a club after me!” Intangible Fortunes. “You say you lost a fortune on Wall street?” : ... ; ' ” Tei,” replied the philosophic., person. “But it’s the same fortune my broker told me 1 had made the week previous, bo I don't know that I ought to feel any different from what I did before.” A Little Awkward. Miss Gusby (entering a fall tramcar as Jorkins prepares to rise) —Oh, don’t get up—don’t get up! Please keep your seat! \ •> ’ Jorkins (slightly bewildered) —Like to oblige you, madam, but I get out at this street. Not Much. Patience —You say she was blind to all bis entreaties? Patrioe—Yes; until he gave her a solitaire. “Oh, then, she wasn’t stone blind." A Consideration. "Do you want your wife to vote?” "I don't mind,’: replied Mr. Grcnrch-

SMILES

IT COULD NOT HAPPEN. A newspaper having offered a prize for the most impossible item of local news, the competition was won by a wildly Imaginative genius, who sent hi the following brief story: "A cabman and' a bus driver came into collision in the street with their vehicles so that their wheels were locked. “ ‘My dear sir,’ said the cabman. Tm very sorry for this accident Willi you kindly excuse me?’ " ‘Pray do not mention ft, my dear sir,’ replied the bus driver. Th* fault was mine, rather than yours.’ “And after getting dear of each other they bowed politely and proceeded about their business with a pleasant ‘good day.’ Tit-Bits.

HIGHLY EDUCATED.

. . . ; : Lady—l would like to have that parrot, but I’m afraid it might swear. Dealer—Well, If she dobs, it will be in Flinch.

» . Rude Language. "Some women’s hats.” Said Julius Whortle, “Dadblame my slats! ’ w Just make me chortle." Ever Philanthropic. "It is oar duty to impress lessons of thrift and foresight on our fellow-men,” said Mr. Dustin Stax. "When I started in life 1 owed fifty dollars.” "Of course you have repaid the man: who lent it, with interest?" “No. That old friend needs a les-f son. I’m going to keep his fifty a few years longer to teach him not to be so careless with bia money.” 'fTt. ■■ ■ 1 The Call. ‘ '/ ? Wife—You know that Mrs. New-i comb moved In down the street Monday, so I called today. Hub—Well, well! How like poker this “social game” Is. Wife—How do you mean? Hub—Why, in poker you also call when you want to see what the other person has. Going Slow. “Some new potatoes today V inquired the grocer with a sugary smile.. ‘1 don’t know,” responded the young housewife. "The old kind have been quite satisfactory .How do these newpotatoes differ from the old brands?' If they are really an Improvement, I 1 might try some.” *- * • All Swelled Up. : "What is the matter with Jones?! He used to be a modest sort of fellow* but lately he seems almost bursting, with self-importance.” "Haven’t you beard? Mrs. Jones Ist suing another woman for alienftlng! his affections, and puts the damages at fifty thousand dollars.”—Judge. Thought Hubby Was Meant. Society Dame—Oh, doctor, I’m W9i sorely troubled-with ennui! Doctor—H’m? Why don’t you in-! terest yourself In finding out how the] other half lives? Society Dame —Gracious! Why, Ij am not looking for a divorce! —Judge.

SIX MONTHS WITHOUT SLEEP,

Smith—Why don’t you see a doctor about your insomnia? - Brown— l am afraid there Is no; hope for it Smith—Why not? Brown—lt’s hereditary; my father. ’ was night editor of a Greenland paper. Among the Bpeeehmakers. Arithmetic Is all the rase. We’re happy as the birds . .V Dividin' up the offices Or multiplying worts. ms. a ■ -w' ‘„V *■ *y~, '■ vr Ah* fir. ' If there were any wicked Mttto