Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 132, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1912 — Page 3

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Woman’s Will Stops Administration

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.—One mined woman, Mrs. Ellen Quinn of Washington street, showed what she could do the other day with a city government that held -up her claim for damage to property through the overflowing of a sewer. She tied up the City hall with attachments, tied up the police station with attachments, tied up the water department and the street department and every other thing about departments with the same manner of legal documents until the city officials threw up their hands and were humbled before her. Then she agreed to let the garbage still continue to be removed, and the city horses came forth from the private stables where she had placed them and the typewriters in the city building get to clicking again, after Mayor Daniel W. Badger had passed out his personal check of $3,000, as bondsman for the city to insure the payment of her claim in case the courts support her contention that

Two Warriors Taken; Fight Plans End

CHICAGO. American reinforce* ments for the rebel Mexican troops set sail for the southern republic from Dundee, Hl., on the Fox river, the other night. '‘Captain Unafraid" Merle FarmsWorth, thirteen years old, was in command of the good ship Ferber, while General Do Or Die Charles Martz, fourteen years old, commanded the troops. The skipper and the general were 'the crew and the general and the skipper were the troops. Their transport was a skiff, owned, until they seized it as contraband of war, by Lyman Andrews of Dundee. The young soldiers of fortune made up for their lack of numbers in the strength of their armament. Each wore a belt, strapped around his waist carrying 110 rounds' of ammunition. While in their holsters were revolvers. Dangling from their hips were huge two-edged dirks in Scabbards, almost a foot long. The expedition was halted at Aurora, 111., after a two days' sail. The. skipper and general were captured by the Aurora police. They had covered not more than thirty miles when they were taken at North Aurora.

Boston’s Historic Landmark Condemned

BOSTON.— Boston is soon to lose another of its historic landmarks, what is claimed to be one of the pldest structures in the city—the Sun tavern, in Dock square. Some time ago there was a fire in the rear of the building, and it is understood the fire commissioner condemned the set of buildings at that point, owned by the C. W. Galloupe estate, which also Includes the old Bite tavern, in the angle made by South Market street and Faneuil Hall square. Orders have been given to remove the structures within the next three months. It is understood a modern brick building will replace both .structures. The rough-hewn oaken beams of the Sun tavern seem as sound today as when they were placed in position upon the hewed and shouldered uprights which support them. The loss

Priest Converts Hundred to Marriage

KANSAS CITY. Forty-eight engagements and one marriage are the fruitage thus far of the matrimonial guild of Father William J. Dalton of the Church of the Annunciation. "I am expecting London and Kansas City to span the ocean and join hands In the culmination of a romance started a quarter of a century ago," he said, “and If the hearts that were estranged then are united now It will mean that our little efforts here have been responsible for a well-known professional man of Kansas City marrying his boyhood sweetheart "It happened this way," Father Dalton continued. "I received a letter from a woman in London soon after the papers thereesontained an account of our little venture, asking if I could find a man of a certain name In Kansas City. She said they had been engaged more than twenty-five years ago; that an estrangement had come and that hehad departed for America. She said that she still loved him and asked mo to find him for her. I found

SBOO is not too much to be awarded for having a fine hot-air furnace ruined by a pesky sewer backing up. Mrs. Quinn, got Sheriffs Spinner and Shaw on her side directly after she had learned that Mayor Badger had vetoed the recommendation made by the committee on claims to pay her the money. They appeared just after the city hall opened and attached everything the place contained, chairs, tables, desks, typewriters and all manner of furnishings. Then they went over to the police station and attached everything there save the astounded officials and the prisoners. It was the same thing in the rooms of the water department, attachments being handed out right and left. When they found no spore inside the city buildings to levy upon they went out upon the streets and attached the street-sweeping machines and the garbage carts and the horses that dragged them, directing that they be taken immediately to certain private stables they designated. A sheriff is a sheriff, so that drivers complied. By this time the city authorities began to realize that they were being put out of business and called upon Mayor Badger. He gave in for the time being, and after going surety for the city, declared that he would take-the claim to the courts.

The boys were seen navigating the Fox river, the boat rocking and bobbing about on the swollen stream. Observers thought the lads would be drowned and the police were notified. They seized the boys. The lads made a desperate kicking and scratching resistance for a minute, then, realizing the futility of giving battle to superior forces, capitulated. Afteu their surrender they were taken to the Aurora Jhil, carrying with them their provisions—six loaves of bread and two cans of tomatoes. The police seized their munitions of war. The boat was tied up and the former owner sent for it. Fenced in by iron bars, the boys became lamblike. They declared for peace and the calm of home llfe again. The boys are said to have stolen the revolvers from the elder brother of Martz.

of this historic group of buildings will bring great- regret to many interested in the early days. The Sun tavern boasts on its Faneuil Hall square face a tablet stating that the building was erected in 1690, and the date has never been disputed as far as is known. In fact, there is a tradition to the effect that its timbers were cut in Cornhill. This story is not generally known, as it is known Cornhill was built upon in 1690. Of course the oak could have been cut there prior to that and stored, but it is more generally believed the heavy beams were cut near Cornhill, as.was entirely possible at that date. The tavern is older by half a century than Faneuil hall, which faces it It is the last survivor of the that stood about the ancient dock, from which it was hardly morte than thirty feet distant In its day it has served in many capacities, first as a residence, then ai tavern, grocery, fruit store, market, and for many years past as a combination fish and meat store. In 1712 it was the dwelling of Thomas Phillips, and even at that time was known as the Sun tavern, as Phillips had a permit for ten years previous to that date.:

him. I am hoping soon to hear of their marriage.” Each day Father Dalton's mall grows larger. He has had letters from every big city in the United States; from nearly every state; from foreign countries; ‘from one man worth 12,000,000; from Indian girls of Oklahoma and Texas; from hankers, judges, lawyers, physicians and farmers. In the local classes—those which meet every week at Father Dalton's home—there are twenty couples who are expected to embark within the next few months. Several of these already have announced their engagement, while the rest are "understood.*

Mannish Modes That Are to Be in Order for Street Wear

SHAPES made on lines of men's hats are to be worn this spring by smart dressers, and look very trim with plain tailored gowns. The models liked most are the Derby and a similar shape with a tall square crown. -But along with these severe lines are gay touches of color and strictly feminine adornments in the way of rosettes of ribbon, standing "rings” of fabric (as silk qr ribbon), also the smart brush of silk which has such a vogue in millinery along with other Durbar ideas. Flowered ribbon laid in plaits across the front of a black Milan shape and surmounted by a "paint brush” trim in black is one of the nobbiest hats so far produced. Some shapes on this order have the

SATIN AND TAFFETA MANTLES

Decided Vogue la Apparent for These Tailor-Made and Attractive Garments. To replace the tailor-made for afternoon and visiting wear, there will be a great vogue in long, soft satin and taffeta mantles. These are quite straight and for the most part unlined and, when not expressed in black, are carried out in strict harmony with the gowns. Large square revers, allied to equally large square* shaped collars, figure on an appreciable number of models. And by way of breaking the monotony of an all-black scheme the revere are oftentimes faced with some color, such as bishop's purple, peony or a Pekin silk is pretty. But always are these contrasts veiled in black chiffon. That seems for the moment to be a hard and fast decree. * Fringe also plays its part, and the mantles in their entirety are being regarded by a large fraternity of women as a veritable boon for filling the anxious hour pending the definite acthe proposed fresh modes and styles.

The Waist Line.

An Indication of present fashions is that the waist line will In many cases be Indicated by a narrow belt of the old-fashioned sort which one has ceased to associate in one’s mind with smart dressing. In very many of the newest gowns the waist is emphasized and in its normal place. As a rule,the belt corresponds with the other trimmings of the gown, but this Is not Insisted upon, and sometimes it has no connection with It at ail, but belongs wholly to the must abused region of the fancy belt Thus a striped gown has its narrow belt of folded brocade tissue, and an afternoon frock which was carried out in pompadour silk emphasised Its possession ot a waist by circling it with a band of stiff, straight ribbon.

Broom Holder.

A drain pipe may be put to a rather novel purpdse In the shape of a holder tor brooms, garden tools, etc. Decorated drain pipes make excellent umbrella and fern stands for the hall, but when used for the purpose shown need only be decorated in a very simple way, and a good plan of doing this is to entirely cover the exterior of the pipe with some remnant of any pretty wan paper, which may be very easily fastened round the sides with paste. It will then look by no means wnidghfc. ly, and may be placed in the corner of the kitchen or. in. some other suitable spot

Tennis Costume.

The white serge skirt in combination with one of the many types of loose-skirted blouses is much used for tennis. With it is worn a striped coat of blue and white, orange and white, red and white, or green and white. Combinations of the various college colors are also seen.

crown and upper brim overlaid with velvet in bright colors—such as red, royal blue, cerise and green. Not many all black hats are shown, but combinations of black with strong colors have such a vogue as never before, while black and white maintain their popularity always, in their new and proper environment The stiff standing "brushes" used for trimming are made of silk fibers—of goura and other feathers, and similar forma made of flowers and foliage are known as “stick-up" ornaments, for want of a better name. Some simple shapes are displayed without ornament other than a band and flat bow across .the front made of a threeinch heavy ribbon. -« • JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

SIMPLE GOWN

With mauve stripes, brightened by a cluster of cherries at the waist Leghorn edged with cornflower blue velvet and trimmed with cornflowers and poppies.

Dainty Glove Protector.

Among the frilly things that girls are making this season are tubes of white satin to slip inside the muff to protect white gloves from soiling. Take a strip of satin or heavy messaline, 15 inches long and 12 Inches deep, fold It over and sew in a seam to make a six-inch tube. Sew in a French seam to avoid raveling. Finish the ends with a narrow hem and frills of chiffon or chiffon and creamy lace. It is the work of a minute to slip this case Inside the muff. The frilly ends Improve the looks of the muff, while gloves last much longer so protected.

Coats Without Padding.

, Tailors are using less and less padding in the new coats, and although these are never entirely Innocent of the building out required to prevent wrinkles in the goods, they are very cleverly cut to suggest a smooth squareness, and are sometimes fastened (as is the tendency just now) from neck to hem with a straight and closely set line of buttons, with a tiny turned down collar or imitation ccUar tn embroidery.

Gatherea Smiles

PRETTY NEAR IT. A woman strolled into the public library the other day in search of a certain book. She accosted Chalmers Hadley, librarian, and solicited his assistance in the search. “I am searching for a book called “The Dentist's Infirmary,” she said. “You see, we are studying him in our literary club. “ ‘The Dentist’s Infirmary,' madam V' inquired Mr. Hadley, seeking to associate such a book with such a study class. “Yes," replied the woman, “It’s all about devils and angels and such like." The light of understanding dawned upon the puzzled mind of the longsuffering librarian and' he almost gasped: “Oh, you mean Dante’s ’lnferno!'"

An Economist.

A certain lighthouse keeper, newly appointed to a post off the west coast of Cornwall, was told by the coastguard officer that complaints were made against him. “For wat?** was the inquiry. "Why,” replied the officer, “they say that your lights do not burn after twelve o’clock at night.” "Well,” was the reply, "I know they don’t, for I put ’em out myself. I thought all the vessels had godlfn by that time, and I wanted to save the oil."

Why They Remained.

“I held the audience spellbound for more than an hour,” boasted the campaign speaker. "Pshaw," replied a member of the local committee, "it wasn’t your talking that made the people stay. We had advertised that Billy Smiggley would play a cornet solo after you got through, but for some reason he failed to show up."

Very Unconventional.

"Will you be my wife?" The girl parried this question with another. "Is this proposal the result of a bet or a joke or a dare?" she inquired. . "By no means. I ask you to marry me because I love you." "It Is unusual, but, after all, the unusual is the proper caper nowadays. I accept you, Frederick.”

MAN FOOTS THE BILL.

Mrs. Jones —That paper has an article on the question which has the better time, man or woman. Jones —Woman does, because she doesn’t have to pay for It.

Public Duty.

The great chance of the present Ah, do not pass it by! * But teach dear little children To swat the infant fly.

Theory and Practice.

"I am a friend of the people,” said he. “The people must rule." "But,” reported a courtier, “the people are opposed to the measure you propose. They don’t want it” “They don’t, eh?” said he, banging the table. “I’ll show 'em. If they oppose me I'll slap a tax on the lawn mowers, and make every One of ’em sweat for It” ‘ ; .

What Milton Omitted.

The rebellious angels had just been cast out of heaven. In the swift downward flight, Lucifer overtook Beelzebub. “What’s troubling you, Bub?” “An old problem,” answered the future foul flend between somersaults: “Where are we going this fall?*"— Lippincott’s.

An Elaborate Apology.

“What do you mean by waving that red flag and stopping the train?” asked the irate engineer. "You wrong us,” replied Meandering Mike. "We was holdin’ a little meetin'. What you saw was de new anarchist version of de Chautauqua saints-”

Unnecessary.

Gruff Customer (looking up from the menu card) —Have you brains? Timid Waitress (confused) —No, sir. That's the reason I'm working here. — Jqdgft. . _ ' . " ..

Had Another Engagement.

"Now, Willie, promise me you won’t fight any more." ' ■ “Can’t you wait till tomorrow, mother? I’ve only got one more boy to Bek as* then I’ll bp through.”—Ufia

VERY IGNORANT.

Shortly before his death the late Chief Justice Fuller presided at * church conference. During the progress of a heated debate a member arose and began a tirade against universities and education, thanking God that he had never been corrupted by contact with a college. "Do i understand the speaker thanks God for his Ignorance?” interrupted the chief justice. "Well, yes," was the answer, “you can put ft that way if you want to." “All I have to say, then,” said the chief justice, in his sweetest musical tone, "is that the member has a good deal to thank God for.”—Hampton Magazine.

THE RETORT UNKIND.

Ella—l enjoy going to a masquerade ball. Stella —It does give you a good excuse to cover up your face.

Beyond Words.

Ah, who can tell the store of rladness That doth for aye Infold, In winter’s gloom or summer’s madneesu The heart that, ne’er grows old!

Tragedies Told In Headlines.

“Church Mouse Causes Postponement of Wedding.” “Plano Proves Too Heavy for Floor of New Bungalow.” J.. _ “Crash of Plate Glass Window Falla to Waken Night Watchman.” . “Street Car Collides with Motorcycle; Only One Person Hurt." “Nobody at Home When Burglar Calls —Except Athletic Husband." “Johnny Puts Gunpowder In Papa’s Tobacco Pouch.” “Baby Born In Fashionable Apartment House.”

Regrettable.

to hear of your husband's death, Mrs. Nurich. It is too bad that he had to go that way." "Yes; I j-just c-can’t get over it If it had only been appendicitis or iotne« thing fashionable; but plain conjunction of the brain! It makes me feel so bad on the children's account”— Judge’s Library.

Busy at Bridge.

“Miss Mabel, 1 should like to speak to you.” “Just a minute." : - "I should like to ask you to be my wife.” "You are interrupting the bridge game, Mr. Wombat. Walt until I’m dummy.”

Woman.

A gentleman sat down to write a deed and began with “Know all women by these presents." “You are wrong,” said a bystander, “it ought to be, ‘know all men.’ ” “Very well,” answered the other, “if all women know it, all men will, of course.” —Life.

EYE FOR HARMONY.

Tom—Why does your mistress tie red ribbon on you? Tabby—Because red goes best with a brunette complexion, I guess. v

Father and Son.

“A penny saved is twopence jiraed." As when a boy at school, you learned. You saved your pennies—quite a lot— And Johnny drops them in the slot. ■ - - - .

Comparison.

“Six quarts of onto seems a heap forthat old horse," said Farmer Corntossei. I : “You ought to treat your horse an well as you treat yourself," replied bls wife. “I know. But if I was to eat six quarts of breakfast foodevery day, you’d say I was mighty ettravagant.