Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 152, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 June 1912 — Page 3

HAPPNINGS IN THE CITIES

Eight Women Lunch With Eight Dogs

NEW YORK.—A history-making social event took place the other afternoon at the Vanderbilt hotel. As the Chinese clock in the Chinese room struck two, there sat down to luncheon eight Chinese doggies and eight American women. Yes; together—a lady and a dog, a lady and a dog, alternately, all round the table. It took some effort on the part of Mrs. Arthur L. Holland, who gave the party for her Pekinese, Vi-Sin of Alderbourne, to persuade the manager to close the Chinese room to the public for the afternoon and insure seclusion for her aristocratic gathering. Pink, red and yellow carnations decorated the oblong table, and between each teakwood chair was placed a teakwood tabouret inlaid with pearl and cushioned with satin, upon which a well-combed doggie sat Mrs. Holland denied that she was the hostess. The luncheon, she declared, was being given by Vi-Sin of

One Million Stray Cats in Chicago

ZV HIC AGO.—There are 1,000,000 V homeless'cats in Chicago. • Herein lies a problem that soon must be given serious consideration, in the opinion of Hugo Krause, secretary of the Anti-Cruelty society. As Constantinople collected all its stray dogs and placed them upon an island in the Mediterranean, there to starve to death, so Chicago must devise some plan of ridding Itself of the half-starved felines that infest every alley and practically every building In the older portions of the city and are found In hundreds in the basements of loop buildings. The Anti-Cruelty society has no means with which thoroughly to perform the task. Officials of the dog pound are said to have refused to undertake it because of the old superstition that the exterminator of a blacK cat will ever after be unlucky. "Something must be done immediately, either to provide homes for these stray tats or to exterminate them,” said Mr. Krause the other day. "Their half-starved condition, for they feed chiefly at the alley garbage palls, demands that some action be taken. This alone, regardless of the fact that they are a menace to health, is sufficient reason.” i Over in North/Halsted street there is one building,-recently vacated by a

Woman Routs Two Burglars in Home

CLEVELAND, O.—When Mrs. Timothy Clancy, 7718 Superior avenue, returned to her home early the other morning from a call upon friends in the neighborhood she found the front jammed so she could not unlock it Glancing through the dining-room Window she saw two burglars at work. She didn't, scream or run. She calmly proceeded to raise the dining-room Window and just as calmly proceeded to climb in. The burglars fled, although Mrs. Clancy* is slight and weighs no more than 100 pounds. The burglars chose a sear door for their exit, brushing by Mrs. Clancy's mother, Mrs. Catherine Carpenter, and her sister, Mrs. Arthur Dowe, Who had run around to the back when Mrs. Clancy started to climb into the Window. The burglars kept right on going, however, and disappeared over the alley fence. They took $665 worth of loot with them. The apartments of Mrs. Clancy are

Little Indiana Tots in Elopement

INDIANAPOLIS.— Elopement! There was no other construction the officers at headquarters could put on it. And they remarked laughingly that the leap-year spirit is geting some pretty young recruits, when they had seen to it that Miss Opal Johnson, three yean old, hnd J. P. Grady, four yean old, had been sent home, winding np a runaway that had been suggested by Miss’ Opal. > After the youngsters had been taken to headquarters by Patrolman Thomas O’Brien, who found them, Matron Whitman administered a diminutive and much-moderated “third degree.” She found finally that Miss Opal was the granddaughter of Kale Johnson, and that J. P. was the son of Jack Grady, who was called. Miss Opal admitted, under fire, that she and J. P. "wus sent by J. P.’s mamma to dot some buttamilb to And than she waxed more eonfidenP. bayed some apples *n wo ot

Alderbourne to his friends from Peking, who were allowed to bring their beautiful mistresses to share ths banquet Besides Vi-Sin, there was Mme. Wu, Wu Ting Fang, Pln-Kee, Ti-Tu Ehr-sln and Fah-Sin, who accompanied- respectively Mrs. William Shannon, Mrs. William E- Belding, Mrs. A. Radcliffe Dugmore, wife of the celebrated African explorer; Mrs. Carl E. Ackley, who accompanied her husband on a two-year African hunting expedition and personally shot the largest elephant ever killed; Mrs. Edward Woodward, Miss Hattie Wood and Miss Doonja de Mitklewicx-Hol-land, a : daughter by Mrs. Holland's former marriage to a Russian nobleman, the Count de Mltkiewicz. Vi-Sin’s costume consisted of a knot of pink roses ,at his collar, matching in tint Mrs. Holland's gown. The place-cards were small dull-finished photographs of the host himself, taken in a variety of poses. The entire menu was Chinese, evolved from the brain of a Chinese caterer and prepared by the hands of a Chinese chef. The musical 5 program was dispensed with, owing to a lack of harmony between the samosens and the vocal ranges of Vi-Sta andhls chums.

laundry, where more than a dozen cats sleep during the day and at night wander through the alleys looking for food. At a small store at 517 Wells street, a large wild tramp feline makes Its home In the flooring, coming oht only at night. It has defied all efforts at capture. Only a few days ago a large downtown restaurant was renovated. In the cellars nearly two score of stray cats Were found. Thirty-five of them were sent to the Humane society which maintains a large cattery, sorts out the best of the felines and finds homes for them and chloroforms the remainder. According to statistics one female stray cat will bring from ten to fifty kittens Into the world each year. Throughout the entire city the cat population Is increasing rapidly and even in the newer districts owners of pet cats, in giving kittens to their friends, are laying the foundation for a future pest of homeless felines.

located on the first floor of a foursuite terrace. Mrs. Dowe occupies the suite opposite the one occupied by * Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Clancy. The three women had been out together.' When Mrs. Clancy attempted to open the front door she was surprised to find that the key would not turn. She next observed that the lights within the apartment were all burning, though she had turned them off when deaving. Mrs. Clancy borrowed a chair from a neighbor and climbed to the diningroom. As she raised the Window she saw the two men inside. “I was not a bit frightened,” said the brave little woman. "I am sorry now that I made so much noise In opening the window, because I might have got in and grabbed one of them. I know I could have held onto him until the neighbors came to my assistance.” The apartments had been most thoroughly searched. Rugs and mattresses were turned over. Drawers were pulled out and their coptents scattered about Clothing was re-, moved from the closets and pains were taken to turn the pockets inside out. The thieves carried away six rings set with diamonds, ’ two goldmesh bags and other articles valued at SSOO. They also found $165 in cash.

“'em, *n den I say, J. P-, let’s wun away. An’ we wunned away *n et some more apples that a big man gived us. An* den we have lots of fun lookin’ at de funny men *n ladies. An’ by-’n-by we wants to go home, but we’s looted, and I c’ys and J. P. c*ys *n a big man turns up and say: Ton tested? An’J. P. say yes ’n den we dets on a street tar wlf the big man and he takes us here. ’’ J. P. sat by gravely and listened while his en ticer told her story, which he corroborated by saying: J'. ’Tdot an order,” producing a slip of paperonwhlehwM written a request to “give J. P. some buttermilk.” - The youngsters were “baited out” inter by J. P.’s father. A -I’'

Directoire Jacket

The photograph shows a pretty effective coat of coral p|nk and black velvet trimmings. The coat is to be worn over a lingerie gown of white—usually on a cool summer afternoon,/ ,

MUST HAVE A BOUDOIR CAP

Detail of the Summer Bride's Costume That Really Can Not Be Done Without. One of the details which no summer bride could think of omitting from her trousseau nowadays is the captivating boudoir cap, all the more desirable because it is meant for the delectation of one particular person. Such a cap may be made as its wearer wills. She has only to fix on any period or nationality that she pleases and to modify the cap of the epoch to her own pretty features. Mob caps are a little out of date, but some girls may prefer a dainty frilled mob with flowers and ribbons to one of the newer models, which are rather like cottage bonnets, the hood part made of spotted muslin, the accordion plaited or goffered frill and curtain being held in place by a piping through the middle and edged with Valenciennes. Neither gofferings nor plaitings, however, are facile to redress, and so we would commend rather a bonnet of point d’esprit with lace frill and curtain, a plaited band of green or blue satin across the front and a little group of pink satin roses at each ear.

Black for Summer.

The black toilet is likely to be a favorite for summer. It will be relieved with ecru, white, straw color and biscuit Each of the latter are tints with some similarity, but they are distinct notes,of color. White and black lace will be worn in combination, and the new summer models are already appearing in large numbers. Gowns of black Ninon silk embroidery in black —slightly veined or worked with tinsel threads—are among the latest ideas for summed. They are beautiful in all black, the touch of color being obtained by piping the embroideries with bright turquoise, Parma mauve, or orchid pink. Red is to be popular as a trimming, as it will be the chief coloring of frock and hats. Red hats and swathed waist belts, collars and cuffs, and even entire costumes are shown in a delightful shade of light red.

Telling Touch of Red.

The Parisienne adores a dash of red in between-season time when current fashions have become wearisome and new ones have not yet arrived. Just now the red touch is added in the form of a red silk vest in the cutaway street suit of blue serge ojr whipcord, and the echoing red note —for the Parisienne skillfully manages her color touches—is added with drop earrings of the rich red Japanese coral that is much darker and more vivid than the pink of the coral in ordinary use. Curiously enough red parasols are not used to produce the modish dash of color, the parasol of changeable taffeta matching the costume, or of white taffeta striped with black being considered more chic than one of plain color. -

When Crocheting.

When you desire to yearn a new pattern in crocheting, first try it with a heavy yarn. SAcjsL After you are familiar with the pattern it may bo easily duplicated ton finer thread. , 1

MADE A PRETTY TRIMMING

Attractive Adornment for Hat That Was Achieved by a Woman of Taste. A most attractive trimming worn upon a hat of burnt straw by a lady whose good taste is undisputed was fashioned in this manner: ' A pattern for a large petal was cut and used as a guide, to fashion petals from tan-colored corded silk. Two thicknesses of silk were used for each petal; these were stitched together by the machine, tamed and stitched again, a quarter inch from the extreme edge. Twelve of these were sewn to a small disk of buckram to form a flower. In the center of this was a chou of narrow silk fringe of tan. The center of the fringe was formed by a disk of gold cord adorned by two small tassels. A cord of the silk finished by a row of fringe trimmed the base of the crown. This makes an altogether smart hat A yard of silk, five yards of fringe and two yards of gold cord are required.

BLOUSE FOR GIRL

This is in white delaine and has tucks made each side of front, also on sleeves above wrist. The sailor collar is edged with crossway band of striped blue and white delaine, this is also used for the cuffs and tie. Material trimmed with pieces of insertion forms the singlet. • Materials required: 1% yards delaine 40 inches wide, % yard 80 inches wide for trimming, 1 yard insertion.

Latest Summer Gowns

Some of the newest high class dresses for midsummer wear show combinations of white net and colored batiste, says the Dry Goods Economist. The sleeves and underarm sections of the waist are made of net, as well as the upper portion oftbe skirt. Embroidered panels of light blue batiste in English eyelet pattern are used from the waist yoke to the bottom edge of the skirt. Narrow flounces of embroidery appear in three suo.cesstve rows tn the sides of the skirt Mfi are joined to the pantos.

Gathered, Smiles

r ■ - a lucky man. “Have you any last message to leave —any final word to say?” Ma wife asked as she knelt beside his bed. “There is one, Mary, but I think 1 had better say it to some one else.” “No, William, speak it to me. I ean’t bear to think of any one else hearing your last words.” “No, no, dear. Let me whisper my message to the doctor or to the-min-ister if he is here. It would only make you sad.” "I insist on knowing what you wish to say. You must tell me—only me.” “Well, then, if you must have it, I merely wish to say that I die happy—that I am glad to go.” “Oh, William, why—why are you glad to go?” “I’ll miss housecleaning this year.”

Her Cyclone Tollet.

It was In the cyclone season, and a bad storm having come up in the night, Hall roused her family, and they hurried into their' clothes, preparatory to retiring to the cellar. The 13-year old daughter, who Was just beginning to be particular as to what she wore, hastened—before dressing—into her youngest aunt’s room, and although half-crying, tar quired anxiously, “Aunt Nellie, would you wear your hobble skirt if you were me?” —Youth’s Companion.

Puzzling Predicament

A visitor at a western town observed S resident with his face wrapped up In a huge woolen rag. "What’s the matter, uncle?” inquired the visitor. "I’m in the all-flredest fix a man ever got inter," was the reply. "Perhaps I can help you.” “Nq, you can’t-" groaned the sufferer. "I've got a jumpin' toothache and the only dentist in town is my worst enemy.”

In a Militant Neighborhood.

The caller rang the bell of a characteristic London residence.' "Sorry to trouble,” she said to the resplendent footman, “but can you tell me what are Mrs. Beefenam’s 'at home’ days?” "Beggin' your pardon, ma’am," the sublimated flunky replied, "she 'as no at 'ome days at present She’s in jail.”

Always Out of a Job.

"You insist on telling people you are lookin' fer work,” said Meandering Mike. "Yes,” replied Plodding Pete; “in the spring I go north to say I’m a pineapple picker, and in the fall I go south and tell ’em I’m a skate sharpener.”

WOES OF SUBURBANITE.

“Oh, yes; I bought a country place, laid out $2,000 on it, and now it's worth twice what I paid for ft.” "What did you pay for it?” "Five hundred dollars.”

A Motor God.

Dan Cupid doesn’t get the call, These latter days, I ween. Unless he has the wherewithal To pay tor gasoline.

it All Depends.

“And you think a Jury will give me damages?” The Junior partner wasn’t certain. He called in the senior partner, who gazed at the lady for some moments. Then he went out and beckoned the junior partner after him. “Don’t take the ease,” he whispered. “That girl isn't good lookenough.” “

Almost an Expert.

“How are you getting along with your stenography, Bella?” “Splendidly. I’ve been at It only six weeks, and I can write 150 words a minute with perfect ease” "Then you are ready to took for a job?” “Er—yes, or I win be, just as soon as I’ve learned to read my notes.”

Resourceful.

k. Assistant—As we’ve given up our music department, I may as well throw.away this sign reading: “Take this home and try it on your piano.” Manager—Throw it away? Certainly not! Stick ft up on the furniture polish counter. 'V ''v'.’’2:,‘"V.,-* C-

An Inducement.

Jooto—Don’t you think ft to time to make our wives drop this suffragette nonsense? Smith (thoughtfully)—l don’t know about that. They say they are wearing toeent hate. „> :

A Fusillade.

“Here is a sad story alleged to havgfrS been handed down from tho age." ff “Tell me about it" > jfpSM “Instead of merely returning j letters of a rejected swam, a damsel threw them at him.” 9 “Oh, well, even though there werwg hundred letters, each considemMWg || heavier than a brick, I don’t supposeiS® she hit him once.” S “That's where you are mistaken. Ae- g cording to this account, women couMt -|| throw tolerably straight in the StODO® age.”

He Got the Name.

A snob was once put up for nfjproa®" jS nent club, where men met nightly discuss political or billiard of the hour. Unfortunately for him, taOS was not elected, and his wrath wastbfCT'g rible. ■ Forgetful of English manners customs, he wrote an indignant ter to the secretary of the club.JiO' manding the name of the member who g had blackballed him. ■ The secretary’s reply was bries “Dear Sir—His name is T^eglOn. , London Tit-Bits. j||

THE PACE THAT DAZZLES,

De Wealth—Mercy, John! so Bl necessary that we go fifty mites aaW!| hour? Mr. De Wealth—But Marie, if we go slower, people will say that our automobile cost only $2,000 or so.

Quite So.

The hammock girl With Cupid copes; The reason why. She "knows the ropes.".

Her Pride Spared

"Mrs. Jobson, your husband was rtes?*! over by an automobile just now and seriously hurt. He is at the People’s 'X hospital.” > "Dear me! I'll go at once. What kind of car ran over him?" “The Whlffers’ new $7,000 lipEUm-® sine.” “Thank heaven, it wasn’t one of those common little runabouts.”

Retort Spiteful.

Nell —I think women take up entirely too much time at the looking glass. I very seldom spend idle momenta at my mirror. Belle—But, my dear, that may ba because it takes some reflection to face the truth.

He Agreed

“What you need,” said the wordy : medic in his ponderous way, , "is a»',_a enlargement of your daily round, a wider circle of activity.” “Mebby that’s right,” said the patient. “I’m a bareback rider in a one* ring circus.”

Fish Story.

Knicker—A month ago I told a lie on the water. ’ Bocker—Well? t Knicker— l cut open the fish I caught today and found he had swallowed it. ■

NECESSARILY.

The thing. ‘ You see the sheriff had attached and removed all the seats tn the | house. .

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