Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1912 — Page 3

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

One New York Policemans Devotion to Duty

NEW YORK.—A new form of torture for policemen, more sinister than graft investigations, more painful than winter wind whipping around a fixed post, and possessed of possibilities as deadly as the burglar’s bullet, was put to the test on placid Washington Heights the other night and described in Harlem court the other morning by a red faced young policeman. Facing the victim —Policeman Geiger of the Weßt One Hundred and Fiftysecond street station—as he told Magistrate House about it, was a handsome, dark haired woman, who frequently blushed and * murmured “Impossible! Oh, I cqwdn’t have done that!” / ‘‘Yes, your honor, she kissed me," stammered Geiger. “Right out in the middle of Amsterdam avenue at One Hundred and Fortieth street she kissed me, and there’s nothing in the manual that says part of a. policeman’s

Deacon Given Plenty of Time for Meditation

Birmingham, Ala.—‘“Some folks say that a nigger won’t steal,” are among the lines of a song that Is very popular with the street corner quartets, and of couree Is sung In an Ironical vein. As a matter of fact, however, to the casual observer at the daily sessions of the police court here are few negroes who steal. ThA other morning an undersized, browft-skinned pegro was arraigned beforft the recorder’s court on a charge of petit larceny. He gave his name as Charles Reader, and also informed John Douglas that' he was a member of the Baptist church and a deacon at that. The specific charge against the diminutive Ethiopian was the thef( of half a dozen watch fobs. The store detective stated that he Observed the defendant lingering around the counts whereon is displayed an assortment of jewelry that fairly dazzles the eye—that is when the electric lights were all ablaze — and that he further observed the negro shove a watch fob on the floor and cover it with his foot. He watchad the operation repeated until no less than half a dozen fobs, resplendant with jewels that rivalled the colors of the rainbow, were on the floor and covered by the ample feet of the little deacon.

Police Stop Shower of Vegetables at a Feast

CLEVELAND, O—While Patrolmen Mangan and Oliver went to 1420 Caton court the other day to investigate a riot call they were the target for tomatoes, bricks, dishpans and old shoes, thrown, police say, with surprisingly good aim by four colored persons in the house. When the bombardment ceased the officers placed the quartet under arerßt. • At the station they gave the names of Mary Redmond, fifty-three years old; Bertha Owens, twenty-Beven years old; Mary Jefferies, fourteen years old and Thomas Owens, thirtynine years old. All gave their address as 1420 Caton court. The police say the four had a chicken feast in the house. Dinner started at 12 o’clock. At 2 o’clock

Angry Cook Creates Havoc With Soup Dishes

CHICAGO. —Unfortunately for the customers and waiters in B. Clay* ton’s restaurant, 446 North Clark street, the cook was not feeling well that night. The cook was Miss Emma Johnson and the night Monday. Something, as yet unrevealed, but hinted at as indigestion, had spoiled Miss Johnson’s temper in the afternoon, and by evening she was In such a rage that the waiters, accustomed to take a customer’s order with that superior air many waiters have, were subdued a,nd almost subservient in their attitude, even toward those who ordered “ham and.” Thing's went along smoothly for a time, considering Miss Johnson’s state of mind, because of the conciliatory attitude of the waiters toward her, until one disingenuously ventured to return to her a steak which had been criticised by a diner as ’’overdone.” Almost simultaneously dishes began to fly in the kitchen in such profusion that some hurtled through the door into the dining room. They were fol- - lowed by Miss Johnson, who, with an ■armful and selecting customers and praitera indiscriminately as targets, let

duty is being kißsed by strangers.” “Couldn’t you have escaped if you didn’t like It?” asked ths court. "I was on fixed post, your honor,” groaned the youthful guardian of the peace. “Oh,” said his honor, “that’s devotion to duty!” “Yeß, sir; it was like this. I was standing there all alone about 1:30, wondering where all the people were. Suddenly some one grabs me from behind and two strong arms are wrapped around my neck. The first thing I thought, of course, was ‘gangsters!’ It It seemed whoever it was was trying to garrote _ me and I started to fight for my life. “But I couldn’t shake off those powerful arms. The best I could do was to squirm around so that I faced the —the —er —the assailant And, your honor, it was this lady. “Then she kissed me,and that’s not the worst of it, for by this time a big crowd had collected and women were yelling and men were shouting.” Mrs. Margaret Hoeflatt, who said she was 30 and lived at 1071 Freeman street, the Bronx, smiled sweetly but incredulously as she paid a ten dollar fine. She said Geiger looked like a truthful young officer, and she wouldn’t dispute his word, though she didn’t remember a thing about it. ,

“Are you guilty of attempting to steal the articles referred toF* ••■teed the Judge. i “Ah doesn’t deny dat ma fut war <fa dat jewellry, but hit slipped offen de counter an’ ah Jest couldn’t ’slst kiverln’ hit wid ma shoe.” “Did the other article slip off the counter alBO?” “Jedge, hit war cur’os how dem odders got ter de flo’ dat must er bin dar all ready an’ jedge, while ah stood dar somethin’ came ter ma mind dat ah had bettah put dem back on de counter an jeßt as ah war pickin’ dem up ah war ’rested." “Deacon, it is evident that you are given to meditation and for one of your peculiar talents your opportunity for such should be Increased. In order to give you plenty of time to reflect I will assess you $25 and 25 days extra.”

neighbors thought the “Honey Boy Evans troupe” had forgotten to leave town and were having another ball game in the vicinity. They notified the police. Lieutenant Sterling sent the dfficers. there on the run. When they knocked at the door it was opened. "What’s all the noise about?*’ asked Oliver. / ‘We am Just celebratin’, ain’t we, folks,” said Owens/ “And we sure are some celebrants,” said one of the women as she hurled a bottle at the /officers. It whistled by Oliver’s ear,/and tomatoes, bricks and dishes followed. The door was then banged shut and the two officers, their appearance decidedly marred, held a conference. Oliver wiped the remains of a tomato off his face while Mangan nurses a bump on his head. They decided to break down the door and rush the inhabitants. They did and after a free-for-all fight the quartet was arersted. The wagon was called and the celebrants rolled away. They are charged with assault and battery. As the Jefferies girl is under age she will be turned over to the juvenile authorities.

fly in every direction, and with vigor. Imagination, cannot picture the ensuing scene —overturned soup tureens, diners covered with gravy, others making for the door with spinach in their hair, others strangling on hot coffee suddenly swallowed as they received an unexpected blow on the chin from one of the pieces of Miss Johnson’s artillery—but why prolong the agony? That fellas Johnspn was fined ten dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Maxwell because of het temper may be some consolation „to the waiters, but it is understood that customers who since its display ’"have invested generously in digestion tablets continue unappeased. MUb Johnson'ls thirty-five years old

COME IN SAILOR SHAPES

Among the new importations for fall are moire hats with velvet facings in regular sailor shapes. Straight crownß and fiat brims are among the smartest models, developed in white and black. The brims of these flat shapes are-wide and ‘the trimming very simple, but very chic. A pretty example of this style is shown here with erown of moire and brim of velvet. A . collar of velvet ribbon and a long stiff plume of ostrich made up the trimming. A similar shape has a narrower brim and lower crown. It is covered with real brown velvet and trimmed

GREAT VARIETY OF FABRICS

Fashion Allows Wide Choice of Material for Fall Suits —Imitation Furs Are Being Worn. For suits this fall the “velours de laine,” or woolen velour, occupies first place. This comes in striped effects, checked and undecided figured patterns, a good two-tone effect being produced by the raised pattern’s contrast with a bright warp. Velours de laind* is supple and admits of drapery, gathering and pleating without obtrusive bulkiness. It is a triumph of the weaver’s art. Boucle cloths are also highly favored. These are the weaves that show little rings of thread that give a soft, rough effect. Peau de suede has the softness of Bilk and the full finish of suede. Velvets, corduroys and velveteens are important for afternoon suits, and the corded effects seem to be most generally used in costumes. Imitation furs are taking the place of the expensive peltry. These fur cloths form little vests, cuffs and collars on jackets. Materials are, as a rule, supple, soft and wide. The tones are soft and neutral, allowing for the introduction of the color note by means of the vests, girdles, velvet collars and ornaments so much in vogue.

To Press Plaits.

Now that plaited skirts are creeping back to the realm ,of fashion, women who like to attend to theif own clothes will want to know Just how to go about keeping them well pressed and in good condition. First of all, you must baste the plaits in place just as they were when the skirt was new; run a line of basting on the outside edge of each plait the full length, catching it down firmly to the material underneath. Lay it over the ironing board wrong side out, place a damp cloth over the plaits and press with a hot iron until the damp cloth is dry. Allow the basting threads to remain In the skirt after it is pressed for several hours; then remove them, and your skirts will keep their shape and look jjicer for a long time. This same rule applies to all plaited garments.

French Economy.

The French woman understands the art of dress instinctively and by training, and is the most economical woman in the world —both as to housekeeping and the style of dress that will best bring out her good points—the framing that will make her an attractive picture. The perfection of a growth is not its elaborate details, but the grace and harmony of its effect The best appearing woman at a recent and famous French dinner wore a shimmery green silk draped with gray chiffon, with creamy French lace sparingly used and a girdle finished with embroidery of cut steeL

Dark Background.

A black background makes warm colors, such as orange and red, appear warmer, but diminishes the effect of cold colors such as blue and lemon. On the other hand, a white background makes warm colors appear cooler, and throws into more brilliant relief all cold colors.

Adjustable Tuck.

I put an adjustable tuck in my petticoat just above the flounce. Instead of sewing it in, I confine it with buttons and buttonholes or snap-fasten-ers, says a contributor to the Modern Priscilla. If is let out readily for a long dress, and just as readily shortened for a shorter ona.

with long augur feathers that encircle the crown and curve over the brim. It is one of the finest of the new hats. A pretty French sailor with slightly rolling brim is all white except for the facing of black velvet. The low crown is rather small and admits the very graceful trim of ostrich feathers, without destroying any outline of brim or crown. A feather band, like a long plume, about the crown, and a half plume at the left side, curving over the brim edge and on the facing, make up an excellent example of the best millinery, art JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

AS TO SKIRT AND WAISTLINE

They Refuse to Change Materially— Lapels and Coat Collars Are to Be Small, Is Decree. Of all the variables that refuse to vary the ra&ed 'waistline is the most tantalizing. In Paris practically nothing is used except the raised or high waistline, but over here women are more divided in their opinion. One sees a great many normal ..waistline skirts on smart women, but they are usually the women who think they are too tall or too stout to wear the raised line successfully. The cry of fuller skirts and normal waistlines is always taken up with great vigor at the beginning of each season, but it subsides quiokly after an examination of the new models. There is no doubt at all that the leading dressmakers are producing fuller hnd more bouffant effects by means of their draperies and panniers, but they have not added a centimeter to the actual widths of their foundation skirts. The silhouette is as narrow as ever, and is likely to remain so for some time' to come. In morning suits one sees the plain notched cpllar, a little larger as to the lapel than it would have been a few years ago, but much smaller than the collar and revers of an afternoon coat. In hacking suits the long plain sleeve is used altogether, but in silk and velveteen coßtumes and suits of that type the sleeve is a little short and wide at the bottom. The long sleeve is smart in day dresses of the simpler type, but in a dress or suit that is at all elegant either in cut or materials the shorter sleeve is preferred. —From the Delineator.

AUTUMN WALKING GOWN.

Baby's Shoes.

Soft suede makes delightful little baby shoes, and it is quite easy for the deft fingered woman to make them and to decorate the leather with tiny flowers or dots. A clever woman says she uses the tops of kid gloves to make the little shoes, and finds it a very useful way of using them up. The stitching should bq done by machine, and the pattern should be very Simple.

SMILES

AN EXPENSIVE UNCLE. rt • . He found his wife crying. “What’s the matter, deary?” he asked. He knew it was no fault of his and this made him bold. “Tell me your troubles, lovey.” She looked up, her eyeß dim with weeping. “For the first time in our married life, dear, I feel inhospitable,” she replied. “Go on.” “Every year I have invited uncle and auntie to visit us.” “Yes?” “This year I cannot ask them.” “And why?” “I have just remembered,” she said, “that uncle expects to have meat at every meal!” And it was a long time before he could comfort her.

Nothing to Worry About.

The First Unskilled —Things ain’t doin’ well at ’ome, Bil. The Second Unskilled —Wot’s up? The First Unskilled—lt’s the Missus —alius worryin’ fer money, mornin’, noon an’ night. The Second Unskilled —Wot she do wiv it orl? The First Unskilled—’Ow the blankety blank am I ter know —I never give ’4r none yet.-*-Sketch.

WHAT HE COULDN’T STAND.

Goodly—Sir, I am surprised to hear you swearing at the heat- What will you do in the next world, where there’s not a drop of water to moisten your parched Growly—Are you sure there’s no water there? Goodly—Positive. Growly—Ah! Then there’s no humidity; that’s what knocks me. I can stand for the heat.

A Fake.

Uncle Ezra—Howdy, Eben. Just back from California, I see. Must be a great place. They say there is sunshine there the year ’round. Uncle Eben —That is just one of them fake western yarns. Every day I was’ there, along at the end of the afternoon night came, just the same as it does here.

Jonah.

They flung poor Jonah in the sea; ’ The captain, who was cross, Said: “ ’Tie a case, it seems to me, Of prophet and of loss." —Woman’s Home Companion.

The Work of Time.

“Ten years ago,” he complained, “I was denounced as a dangerous radical. Now thfey are referring to me as a reactionary.” “You ought to give up the habit of changing your opinions.” - * “But, confound it, I haven’t changed them.”

They Knew All About It.

“You must have lived in a little Scotch town," Remarked a busy London woman, “to appreciate the pinpoints of interest to which a village may be reduced and the absolute publicity of your every movement in such a place.” “Once while I was visiting at home I happened to be lying down when callers came, so my mother did not disturb me. At tea time other callers arrived, and by way of making conversation one of them said to me very sweetly: “‘We hear you’ve been lying down.’” —Harper’s Bazar.

No Fraction Left.

During the cotton-picking season in Texas a colored, brother who had . gone into the country to work returned very much disgusted. “Didn’t you git no offahs ter pick no cotton?” asked a friend. “Sech ez dey was. White man done* offered me one-third o’ what Ah could pick. Ah done tuk a look at de field an’ saw dat w’en it wah all picked it wouldn’t amount ter one-third. So Ah done lit out fer home!”

Would Be Better.

Prison Missionary—Don’t yon think that after you regain your liberty you can do better? Burglar—Well, I’ll know enough not to have another pal that’s so deaf he can’t hear a pliceman till he’s right 'on us.

A True Believer.

"I always believe in saving something for a rainy day.” i“How much have you saved?” "Oh, I haven’t saved anything, but I believe In it."

GOOD CAUSE.

“We played bridge at the Den Bely’s! last night and had a dull evening of it.” “Then you lost, eh?”

Bought and Paid For.

“You say this is worth $5,” said thej wary customer. “Now, do you guac-i antee that I’m getting $5 worth off value for my money?” ; —“Five; dollars worth of value!” flash-.... ed the bright young clerk. “Why, mister, for every one of them things we turn out there’s four middlemen,) seventy-eight drummers, five banks, 1 two railroad pools,. eighteen advertis-j ing agencies, seven lawyers and 8431 billboards all running up expense ac-| counts and adding Value to that there! articlq so fast that the company's! practically giving you the 34 cents* spent on patent royalties, shop up-* keep, raw material and labor.” —Puck.*

His One Accomplishment.

“What’s your hurry?” "I’ve got to dress a chicken today,” said the young matron. “Oh, do let me go- Over and help you,” entreated the prospective bride. “I used to love to dress dolls.”

The Best Part of It.

' Hokus —Hello, old man. Back in> town again, eh? How did yon enjoy, your vacation? * Pokus —Well, I’m so glad to get home again that I’m glad now I went." —New York Times.

THESE VACATIONS.

Dr. Phil Graves —What yqp need! la a vacation. Prospective Patient—l’ve just come back from one. Another one would kill me. ,

Conscience-Stricken.

"Major Pounds is a pugnacious old fellow. He told me yesterday he was always smelling powder.” "Good gracious! I wonder if be saw me putting some on my nose!"

A Timid Tradesman.

Clock Drummer —I’ve got the finest line of alarm clocks on the market, Mr. Schmidt. Schmidt—Yell, you can’t sell me any alarm clocks die season. Clock Drummer —Why? Schmidt—Yell, I tell you. Bis is a year ven dey elect a bresident. And effery candidate, ralt all dem campaigners, vill run apout de gountry and ‘view mit alarms’!”—Judge.

Natural Query.

The Old-Timer—Yes, sir, we had two ice crops this winter. The Newcomer to the Country-—That speaks pretty well for this section. I’m glad we moved out here. What kind of water do yon plant?—Woman’s Home Companion.

Quite Edible.

Gushing Matinee Girl—Don’t you think the handsome leading man between the terrified heroine aad the desperate villain, looks just sweet enough to eat? Cold-Blooded Friend —Exactly: % regular "ham” sandwich.

A Wretched Place.

“Oh, dear," said the young woman with a weary sigh, as she tossed aside the volume, "I’m so unhappy.” “What’s the trouble r asked the young man. “There isn’t a library in this town where one can get a book that’s unfit to read.”

Awaiting a Delegation.

“Do you know that your daughter in engaged?” "1 know it, of course, hut as yet I haven’t been officially notified.”