Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 200, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1912 — Page 3

Cales of GOTHAM and other CITIES

Policeman on Beat First Time, Makes Big Haul.

NEW YORK.—’Twas a proud day, the other night, for Dennis Redding, beginning his career as a fullfledged policeman.- No longer was he to be held in contempt by the coppers of the Tremont avenue police station tn the Bronx, where Dennis had been filling the humble office of doorman, which is little more than being a janitor. ** Dennis moved up, in and out following Police Commissioner Waldo’s new order to Increase the efficiency of the force without augmenting its numbers. The order promoted all doormen to be patrolmen. Dennis’ ambition aspired to deeds far above wearing out shoe leather, however, and upon his very first night came the grand opportunity to prove his Innate ability. Captain Brennan of the precinct assigned him to keep Third avenue between One Hundred and Sixty-ninth street and One Hundred and Sixty-seventh street clear of underworld folk. Dennis assumed the task at 11 o’clock at night. Ere the unproductive wee sma’

Is Kansas City Woodpecker a Slave to Science?

KANSAS CITY, MO.—Out on Campbell street, the neighborhood la treated each morning to what sounds like the roll of a distant drum or the far away clatter of the trip-hammer on a new skyscraper. It is an elusive sound, now appearing to come from some remote distance, then permeating the whole atmosphere as If dose at hand. The noise was something of a mystery at first, but at last the source of It was discovered. The drummer Is a woodpecker, one of the red headed variety. His drum is one of those galvanized Iron boxes linemen put, for reasons best known to themselves, just beneath the croes pieces of telephone poles. It Is now several weeks since Mr. Red-head began his musical development. Alighting by chance one morning on the tin box, he, probably as a matter of habit, tried his hard beak on the material which formed his resting place. Apparently the result surprise, ed him. As the resonant response to his tapping rang out he stood erect a'nd looked about him In surprise. Mr. Redhead flew away. But the result of his experiment lingered In bls memory. Here was the'Sir Isaac Newton of the feathered world. Why

Chicago Sleuths to Study Ibsen and Etiquette

CHICAGO.— When a beautiful debutante Is suddenly awakened from the spell of a dreamy waltz by the R—r—rip ofl her gown, and she turns In horror to find the neat number 12 patent leather pump of the corner policeman planted on her train, she need not wonder who let him In. For Chicago policemen are planning to get their names on the invitation lists of society. The activities of a “Raffles” who attends exclusive entertainments and robs his hostesses, has made them despair of trapping him in any way except Invading society and meeting the gentlemanly burglar on his own ground. Disguised in full dress suits and their wrists shaved to prevent the bristles from showing In the gap between glove tops and the latest model patent reversible cuffs that will bear evidence to the tender ministrations

Farmer Offers Pigs as Starter for a City Zoo

QT. LOUIS, MO.—A domestic departM ment in the zoological garden la urged by George L. Laage, who. In a letter to the Zoological society, offers to present a nucleus in the shape of a pair of blue-blooded hogs. Although officers of the society believe that what the St. Louis collection needs most is wild animals, some favor such a supplement as Mr. Laage proposes, and his communication will have serious consideration. The Laage letter Is as follows: “I have noticed with a great deal of interest the progress being made toward establishing a zoo in Forest Park. “Not wishing to intrude at the same time I am anxious to make a suggestion and ■ a donation. “So many of the city children, grown folks as well, have seen all kinds of wild animals in traveling menageries, but how may of these city folks have seen our ordinary domestic animals in their habits? “My reason for this suggestion: About a year ago I had on exhibitton

hours had entirely sifted through the hour glass a north-bound Third avenue trolley car was brought to a jerky stop near Dennis* stand. The motorman, frightfully frightened, nearly broke his neck in jumping from the carl to. Inform the amazed Dennis that a most- mysterious bundle was lying close to the tracks at One Hundred and Sixty-ninth street. That was a long way from where Dennis was then upholding, the dignity of the law, but he lost ho’ time. The bundle turned out to be a box three feet square. Sainted infernal machines! Dennis lifted the heavy object to his shoulder with extra caution. When Dennis arrived he was footsore and shoulder sore. His new clean linen collar, purchased that very day, was starch. Lieutenant McMann was on the desk. He wasn’t excited, but he asked what the capture was. Dennis obtained a jimmy and a hammer, as being the most appropriate instruments with which to open a box labeled “Handle with great care.” Finally the lid was pried off and Dennis lifted out some four pounds of excelsior, underneath which there reposed a boulder bearing this inscription in red paint: “Stung!" The “fine” is not recorded on the police blotter and Dennis is looking for the Third avenue motorman.

should the apple fall to the ground, or rather why should his pecking in that particular spot cause all that noise and no hole? He would return and investigate again. He did. Not only once, but half a dozen times that day was the air vibrant with the sound of his hammering. A night's sleep did not erase the strange phenomenon from his thoughts. Early the next morning his rub-a-dub-dub, delivered almost too rapidly for the separate blows to be distinguished, showed that he was of the stuff that made James Watt marvel at the power of the steam in the teakettle. Every day since that time Mr. Redhead has delved, into the mysteries of science, but hasn’t delved perceptibly into the stubborn surface of the echoing box. It is observed that he always hammers In exactly the same place.

of Hop Wah, president of the Chinese Laundry trust, they propose to attend fashionable functions and watch for the society -thief. They are confident that even th€ most acute observers will fail to detect them as detectives while they mingle with the throng of Beau Brummels. The latest exploit of the Che»*terfieldlan burglar was to make off with much valuable loot, including |250 from the handbags of women guests, while Mrs. G. H. Grubbs; 1040 Dakin street, Edgewater, was entertaining. When this was reported, word went out from the Town Hall and Summerdale stations that the limit had been reached, and that policemen assigned to duty as sleuths, must provide themselves with dress suits and study books on “Etiquette, and How It Should Be Served,” preparatory to their social campaign. “ “Don’t you just love Ibsen?” a hostess will ask. "Well, I don’t want to ’knock’ our friends, lady.” Patrolman Cornelius Bourbon McGillicuddy may reply as he toys with his tea cup, “but If the Gibson you mean is the new ‘cop’ over at Thirty-third, I can’t second the motion. No mum.”

in a show window, a prize pig. A mother with her two children stopped to take a look at it The children exclaimed: ‘Oh, mamma, what a funny looking dog that la!' The mother knew no better and could not explain to her children. “Why not exhibit our own food-pro-ducing animals, such as cows, sheep and hogs, to the children who never get to the country, and let them know where their food stuff comes from? “Domestic animals can be secured without-cost. Anyone having pride In them will be glad to donate or loan them to your proposed zoo. “To start the ball-a-rolling, I will donate a fine male and female Dww Jersey hog.” .

BEST ARRANGEMENT OF COIFFURE

SOME styles of hair dressing are not suited to dark shades of hair, but are especially effective for blondes. Those whose hair is in the lighter red shades, in .gold or pale drab shades, and especially the ash blondes, may pick out fluffy and elaborate coiffures which are suited to their individual style. An unusual coiffure is shown here worn by.a model with pale gold hair. The very white skin and dark eyes perhaps lend a charm to this hair dress. It shows a return to many thin, fluffy putts covering the back of the head and curled fringe across the forehead. This fringe is curled in tittle ringlets on a small iron and

BRILLIANCY IN SHOE COLORS

Many of the Modes Verge on the Garish, Though Remarkably Pretty Effects Are Produced. Just as colors in hosiery have been used with discretion by the woman with a talent for dress, so have colors in our footgear. Some women have adopted gayly colored tops for their shoes with an eclat which carried them off; others have Impressed us with the vulgarity of the new whim. But one and all have fallen captive to the new Colonial slipper, which was Introduced along with the dashing little Dlrectoire coats, the Continental hats, stnd other reminders of the Napoleonic period. It is a jaunty little affair, which is simply bewitching on the right foot, a slender littld foot with a well arcbed Instep, for it boasts a broad pointed tongue, spreading out over the Insted, a high heel, on the Spanish order, and a stunning buckle just such a buckle -as the more fortunate of us have handed down for generations. We copyists of today select such a bucgle in gunmetal, leather, old silver, or, if we wish to be very rash, rhinestones. Can’t you see just how fascinating these slippers can be? For evening, our satin slippers, whether in black or a color to match the gown, are brilliant with buckles of the glittering rhinestones, or cut steeb The bow knots of platinum, set with brilliants, are entrancing as adornments to a dainty satin slipper. SUll another fancy calls for a button of brilliants.

SERVING THE AFTERNOON TEA

Appurtenances May Be Costly or Simple, but Everything Must Be of the Daintiest Order. When the woman who is her own maid serves afternoon tea she appreciates the convenience of having a cart which can be wheeled from kitchen to living room and will hold everything that is needed for the collation. The carts come In mahogany or fumed oak with glass top shelves and rubber tired wheels and in natural wood with rattan, and, considering their usefulness, none are very expensive. Lacking the cart, many housekeepers have in their Hying room a little oak or mahogany or willow tea table equipped with a spoon drawer, which also holds several paper napkins. Instead of keeping the service upon the table its top is ordinarily covered with an elaborately embroidered silken mat, which is whisked off when the tea equipage is brought in on a tray of the proper size. Unless this tray is a handsome affair of glass rimmed with mahogany, silver or brass, it should be covered with a fine linen tray cloth and be accompanied by a muffin stand of wood or of willow.

Space-Saving Parasols.

There Is a growing fancy for parasols and umbrellas that can be easily packed. One of the newest is adjustable to any angle, which makes it convenient for motoring, tennis tournaments or the races, and when closed the Asp disappears in the handle. This sunshade has a rosette and loop by which It can be slung over the wrist. Folding umbrellas are now made to In small trunks and compact enough to be tucked into a suitcase or even a sachel. An umbrella which does not fold, but weighs only twelve ounces, is of thin, strong silk on a light steel frame and stick.

they are the new and individual feature* of this style. Not everyone can wear them. All the' hair is waved for this hair dress and the puffs are quite liberally pinned on. That Would at any rats be the most convenient way in which to wear them. They are too light and fluffy to burden or heat the head and as a matter of fact, much more comfortable than the natural hair is when arranged in so many puffs. It will be noticed that the puffs are arranged very close to the head and that there is not much hair at the sides of the face as in the greater number of today’s coiffures. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

BEAD TASSEL EASILY MADE

Having the Fringe and Beads, the Decoration Is by No Means Hard to Put Together. A very simple bead tassel can be made from deep fringe or from loose beads. If you use loose beads you must thread forty lengths of seventy beads each, or twenty lengths of a hundred and thirty beads if a double end is preferred to a single one. Each length is attached to a narrow strip of satin ribbon, which is then wound round and round and stitched through to prevent the middle of the little bundle from slipping. If the tassel is made of fringe, cut off five inches and wrap the heading round and sew as described above. Next take a piece of stiffening one inch and a half long, two inches broad at one end and three-quarters of an inch at the other. Cover with silk and oversew the edges together so as to form a tube. Slip the satin ribbon inside the larger aperture in the tube and sUtch through securely, for the beads make the tassel very heavy. Thread about two hundred beads and wind the string round the tube to completely cover the silk, sewing at intervals. Make another string of eighty beads, double into three, and sew to the top to form a loop.

CHILD’S SUIT.

This attractive little, suit is of tussah silk in natural color. The dress is made with a long-waisted blouse and short skirt, the latter finished with lace to match. The blouse is trimmed at the top with hand-embroldertd dots, and the girdle is of taffeta of a contrasting color. The pretty jacket has a waistcoat, buttons and cravat of taffeta like the girdle.

Wrinkled Seam.

- When a seam becomes wrinkled sewing on the machine, dampen slightly and press it on the right side with a warm iron, laying a piece- of the same material over it and pulling the seam gently as you run the iron over it. This will shrink the material and the seam will become quite smooth

Gathered Smiles

ARISTOCRACY. "Is your mother at home, Bubf** "No, sir, Mother is at the police itatlon.’’ "What is she doing there?" "Furnishing bail for our chauffeur, who was arrested while taking her to town in our automobile this morn“Is your father here?” “No, sir. Father is in court” "I see. He is helping your mother to get the chauffeur set free, is he?” "No, father has been indicted for destroying books that the government wanted in a trust-busting case.” “And are you the only child your parents have?” “No, sir. I have a sister.” “Is she at home?" “She’s out at one of the country clubs entertaining a French count” "Well, it is evident that your family belongs to our most aristocratic circle.” '

A Far-Fetched Compliment.

“Why are you weeping, Geraldine?" “Oh, Mother, Jack has written something awful to me in this note.’’ "There, there. Don’t sniff so loudly and kt me see what he has written.” “He —he insinuates that I might some day go to the bad place. Boo! Boo!” “Nonsense. He merely writes that 'Hades would be heaven if you were there.’ ’’

Where He Balked.

"He has broken with her.” “So I have heard.” "Know anything about It?” “I hear that he told her he was unworthy of her.” “Pshaw! All lovers tell their sweethearts that.” “I know; but she asked him to put it in writing and sign It In the presence of witnesses.”

A Concession.

"So you suspect that men are quicker of judgment in practical matters than women.” “Yes,” replied Miss Cayenne. “Men have heeded the warnings of the newspapers and quit buying gold bricks but women continue to marry for money.”

INSPIRING.

"How perfectly the girl graduates keep step!” “Yes; the orchestra Is playing the wedding music from ‘Lohengrin.* ”

She Never Was a Widow.

Old Adam’s luck was not so bad. As you'll agree, without a doubt: He never heard Eve boast about The virtues her first husband had.

Easily Influenced.

Patient—You say Peggy is very much influenced by her surroundings? Patrice —Oh, my, yes. Why, when Will has his arm around her she’s influenced by Will, and when Jack has his arm about her she’s influenced by Jack.

Where Duty Ends.

Customer (sarcastically)—l’ve managed to cut this steak, but I’m bothered if I can chew it. Waiter—Yes, sir. We guarantee our knives, but our responsibility does not extend to our customers’ teeth. — ( Punch.

Not Wholly Slighted.

"That critic was altogether uncomplimentary,” said the sensitive author. ■ < . ' ' ■ - ■ "Not altogether,” replied the friend who tries to be consoling. "His comments prove that he must have read your work with attention?’

Overheard In a South Side Hotel.

H “Mike, who are those chaps who are having such a high old time in that banqueting hall?" "O, that’s one o’ them college aluminum associations holdin’ a reunion.**

Defined.

Teacher (of class in physiology)— Fanny, what is the human cuticle? Little Girl—The cuticle is the mucilage membrane that covers the surface of one’s person.

The Helpfulness of Help.

"You told me thatyou were a good cook.” “So I am,” repUed the new help. “I ion’t do much with a gas range, bai l should be happy to manage a chafing dish party tor vou.” -7-

Generous Boy.

Little Harry’s parents always kept • barrel of apples in the cellar. Not long ago they moved next door to Btt orphans* home. Shortly after moving Harry's mother noticed that the apples disappeared with great rapidity. "Hany,” she asked one morning, “what is going on with our apples?" “Mother,” he replied, "I have to eat a great many apples.” "I am willing that you should have all the apples you want. Bat why do you eat so many lately?” "Well, I have to eat a great many ’cause the orphans want the cores.”Judge.

HAD TIME TO GET HUNGRY.

Customer—Are you the waiter who took my order for that chop? Waiter—Yes, sir. Customer—Bless me, how you havw grown!

Human Nature.

A man may wear a pleasant smiley And be a villain still; A man may preach on honesty And later tap a till.

Why an Airman Flew.

An old negro who had seen Curtis* fly approached him at New Orleans and asked timidly if be could feel his arm. •“Surely,” said the puzzled aviator as he stretched forth an arm. The old darky ran his hand up and down the biceps carefully, then said disappointedly: “ ’Taln’t true. You ain’t got no mo’ wing sprouts than I is.” . "No,” said Curtiss seriously; "but I always make it a point to eat a pint of birdseed before I take a flight.”— Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post-

Noble Sacrifice.

"Why doesn’t Jabez Jones go to work and get prosperous?” "Because,” replied the loyal friend, "he’s a patriot who never neglects his duty as a citizen. He has been a member of the petty jury three times, a member of the grand jury twice, a delegate to four conventions and has gone unresisting to the legislaturefrequently. What time has he had to himself?*’

A Reflection.

"It is a curious thing in public life,”' said Wiggins, as he laid his new»paper on the table, “that a windy, loud mouthed Impostor often Succeeds, while men of great merit are passed over.” “Not at all," replied Bobley "It's the most natural thing In the world to put the blower before the grate."— Puck.

The Latest Mistake.

“Fine sunset.” “Trifle near-sighted, aren’t you?" "I confess I am.” “I thought so. That Is a crimson* airship on the horizon.”

NO TIME FOR TRIFLES.

"Have you written your thesis for graduation yet?” "Haven’t started it. How can I find time for such things when I have to spend most of my time trying on my graduation gown?"

Nowadays.

Old Opportunity mopped his brow. And hung around a spell. “No use,” he grumbled, “of knockinsnow— “l've got to ring the beH!”

His Record.

“I stand squarely upon my record,” said the candidate. “Yea,” repUed a man who had been listening patiently, “and some of tho> rest of us are going to sit on it”