Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1913 — Page 2

STORIES from the BIG CITIES

This Man Makes His Living Off Others’ Haste

&T BW YORK.—New York always *1 baa had the reputation of being Jthe city to offer more* queer ways of making a living than any other in (the world. The other day it earned Another laurel and the medium was m rather seedy but cunning-looking in■dividual who got off a Lenox avenue train at the 86th street subway station and immediately set to work. The man, who shall be known as Bill, started at the downtown end of the station and carefully examined wvery penny in the slot gum machine (that by means of its mirror, lures wain young persons into spending one cent to fix their hair or powder their noses and gives a premium of a slab of gum. Now these automatic venders do mot always work, consequently earnest

Wapp Family Active and Court Is Kept Busy

CHICAGO. —It was “some day” for the Wapp family the other day. Mother got married again; brother was arraigned in court for assault, and sister, who had come to defend film, tried to scratch the eyes out of a detective and was locked in a cell. The Wapps live at 3253 Pox street, tend, ordinarily, theirs is not a strenuous existence. Somehow every member got busy on this particular day. And the worst of it was that Mother Wapp and her new fiance were united ■“for* better or for worse” and went away without telling Brother Mike and Sister Rose anything about it Close and Mike, however, were mighty busy themselves and probably wouldn’t have had time to extend congratulations. Mike was arraigned before Municipal Judge John Courtney In the West Thirty-fifth street court and then a continuance was decided upon. * Rose was tjiere to appear as a defending witness. On the way out of the court room, she says, she heard a •detective, Thomas C. Healy, instructing witnesses for the prosecution how -they should testify when the case comes up again.

Jail Cat Makes Round of Prison Each Night

Minneapolis. Minn.,—“Bill,” the “ county jail cat, has achieved Came. Bill is 3 years old. For two years he has been acting as night watch in the jail. For that length of time Jailer Nels Clausen had not eeen Bill and he thought the cat had done the seemingly imposfeible—escaped from jail. On the contrary. Bill has been very much on the job and lim been active in preventing jailbreaking. , It all came out the other day when James Merrick, night jailer, related how Bill had followed him on his rounds through the cell block each half-hour during the night. Other night men confirmed the story as hav-

Counterfeit Clue Is Found in a Bite of Cheese

READING, Pa.—“ Caught by a piece of cheese.” That’s the story of Che arrest of Alvin Hornberger, of Mohnton, this county. Some one went to Philadelphia—the secret service men say it was Hornberger—on November 16 and passed 20 counterfeit $lO bills, visiting 20 different saloons, buying a drink and passing the notes. At one there was cheese of the fragrant variety on the bar. This got the •ye of the roan with bogus bills—and bogus molars. He took rye bread, «proad with mustard and the other twlth limburger and took a bite. The mustard was of the hot sort and the man didn't like It. After taking one bite of the sandwich he laid the remainder on the bar and walked out. Hardly bad the man left than the fbarkeeper noticed that the 910 bill was . counterfeit. He notified the police. Tan minutes later the evidence was ; gathered, and when told that the man ; had taken a bite from the sandwich i they, opnfiseated the rest of the sand-

gum chewers have lost 'faith in them to a certain extent —to such an extent that they seldom look into the tiny receptacle at the very bottom of the teachlne which is to catch the refunded cent in caqe the gum supply has become exhausted. “How’s business today?” Asked the gateman as Bill stopped to mix pleasure with his business. , “Collected a dollar sixteen so far, and it's my first trip.” “Say, what’s the idea?" asked the curiouq, bystander. “'You see, it’s this way,”, said Bill, “I figured that there ought to be enough forgotten pennies to make it worth my while, so I investigated one “Got off at the Grand Central and took a look over the slot machines and found 8 cents just lyin’ there waitin’ for some smart guy like me to pick ’em up. That’s what started me on me present career, shoestrings ■and suspenders havin’ failed and a newsstand gone to smash." “How much do you collect in a good day?” ‘Anywhere from two to three dollars. During the mobilization of the fleet I picked up 600 pennies one day. So long, here comes my train..”

This roused all of Rose’s anger and whefa they reached the street she is said to have started preparing the detective for a physician’s care. Healy waltzed her right back into the building and as he attempted to lock her in a cell, she broke away and ran to the court room. • f - Judge Courtney was listening to evidence in another case when Rose ran into the room. “Judge, your honor, the cops have pinched me, an’ I ain’t guilty and. besides I want a jury trial,’ ’she shouted. “You’ll get It,” observed the judge. "Lock her up ” The judge leaned back and sighed. “Some Wapps,” he said. “Some Wapps.”

ing been true in their time on duty within the last two years. “Promptly at 6 p. m. as I have come on duty," said William Tinkum, another night sentry, “Bill has come out from his place in the lower drawer of the desk. He crawls in from behind the desk and has made himself a comfortable home in the lower drawer. Out he comes at that hour, brushes against me and then goes to the elevator entrance to see if the wicker cage that guards the door is closed. “We have to make the rounds every half-hour and right to the second old Bill is there to start. That cat seems to know when the time comes for ringing up the signal station, for he makes the rounds just as regular as clockwork, and if I seem to take too long in making the inspection he strikes out ahead and goes back to the signal box to wait for me.” Jailer Nels Clausen said that the cat was born in the jail three years ago and for a year was kept in the jailer’s apartments. Then one day he missed it.

The first move they made was to have a cast made of it The think that impressed them was that the man that bit into the sandwich and passed the bills lad false teeth. These teeth had certain marks. So they started to look for a man who had false teeth. After Hornberger was placed in the cell at City Hall one of the detectives asked him to hand out his false teeth, and he did so. Hurriedly a plaster cast was made of the teeth and the two casts, the one 'of the sandwich and the one of the teeth, are now being compared.

Aeroplane Hat Is Latest Fad of Parisian Milliner

Aeroplane chapeaux are the “dernier cri” in Paris at this moment, and scores of these dashing hats are making their way to the Riviera, where they promise to be the rage. The aeroplane suggestion, according to the fertile imagination of Parisian milliners, is sharp feather at . the back, which is supposed to resemble the propeller of an aeroplane. This hat is of very dark gray straw with a flatly applied trimming of pheasant feathers in shades of green, bronze, cream and Bcarlet.

FOR CALENDAR TEA PARTY

Entertainment That Is Always Enjoyable and Really Requires Little Preparation to Be Success. This idea is not new, but it is a delightful one to carry out in this season. Invite just 12 guests and first let them write a set of good resolutions beginning with the Initial letter of their names. Allow 15 minutes for this and then collect them to be read aloud at the “tea,” which may be announced at 5; 6 or 7, according to the hour the hostess wishes. At the table outline the names of the months at each place and if the guests’ birthdays are known seat them at the months allotted to their natal day. Of course, there may be several with birthdays in the same month and those may be seated as close to their month as possible. Seating them makes lots of fun. The names of the months may be in. gold letters on strips of white paper. Prom the overhead center light suspend gilt stars by fine threads, one for each gue3t; at the end of the feast the hostess will say that they may pull a star and learn their fate for the coming year, that a noted astrologer had cast their horoscope and written the result on the stars. To make the table very attractive have individual unshaded white candles, wipe first with a damp cloth and roll in diamond dust. They will be very pretty, and the marshallows may be toasted over them. The oue wfy> made the best set of resolutions may receive a reward.

Neck Velvets.

The old-fashioned black velvet neck bands and wrist bands are in vogue again this season. The “neck velvet" is worn an inch wide, with one, two or three slides. These ornaments are in gold, plain or set with stones. This pretty fashion offers a suggestion for home work, the slides to be made from tiny pearl, steel or gilt beads. Growing out of the neck velvet idea is the use of black velvet as an armlet or bracelet. These, too, have slides or ornamental sections, and can. be used as an encircling band to hold the bracelet watch.

Ribbon Trimming.

Evening coats have gauged ribbon borders, plain tailor-made costumes of cloth and velvet are bound with ribbon, while ribbon silk floral sprays and ribbon bows for neckwear have never been in greater vogue. Every day we are hearing of some new kind of ribbon and some new use to which ribbon may bo put, says the Philadelphia Tidies. Ribbon is extensively introduced in the evening stole and muff with excellent effect, and lingerie is never complete unless it is ribbonrun and adorned with ribbon bowß.

The New Sleeves.

The new sleeves are long—not the most comfortable mode for summer—but fortunately they are loose, on the order of a straight Chinese sleeve. Some are very noticeable on account of their bagglness, while others are close fitting. When they are not put Into the regulation stxe armhole they are attached to an enlarged armhole, which adds to the general baggy, loose appearance of the garment. The extended shoulder is likewise shown on some of the new coats.

Straight Edge.

In order to get the edge of table linen straight before hemming, says a contributor to Needlecraft, I find the place where the deepest cut; must be made, and from that point pull one or two threads across the goods. It is very easy to follow the line thus made with your scissors, and the edge is made perfectly true.

SPRING STYLES ARE DECIDED

Season's Models Are Unusually Early This Year Because of the Advent of Easter. For spring, which, from the early date of Easter, will be pushed forward a little this year, the styles have been generally decided by the leading designers. Suits and separate coats will be the first to which attention will be directed, and they will fully reward the eager searcher after new things. The length of the spring-suit jacket will be influenced by the general design. Cutaway models will be longer, and the simple tailored suit will be “wrist length”—which is about twentyseven inches on the average-sized woman. The skirts will show no material increase in width; but it will be there for the convenience of walkers. Slight drapings and pleated panels will be used, with fullness at the top of the skirt. This latter feature gives an easy line at the back, preventing the unsightly spanning which was so evident in the light skirts last year. Eton and bolero effects will be very strong, and promise new becomingness to slender women. The short, dhmpy one who doesn’t tell her weight any more should shun these short coats. The noticeable feature is the leniency of the coming styles. All types of figures should be given a modistic chance to appear at their best.

STREET SUITS

Bridal Petticoat.

The bride or the girl who wishes something pretty and inexpensive may mako for herself a dainty petticoat. Choosing white satin as the foundation, she has simply to sew upon it from the height of the knee a flounce of lace slightly frilled on, but only slightly, so that the pattern may be seen. The petticoat lookß exquisite when there is chosen for the frill a net applique with a scalloped design that recalls broderie anglaise in net.

Evening Coats.

It is a few years since the mandarin coat from Japan was Introduced into this country as a handsome outer wrap. Now they are being importer In large numbers, the result being an opportunity for a wide choice in patterns, colorings and lengths. There is also a wide range in price.' Of course, the cost is largely dependent on the amount of handwork.

SMILEH

HOPELESS. “Don’t look'so blue," she said, after she had told him that she could never be his wife. “There are plenty of other nice girls. In a year from now you will never give me a thought/’ He sadly shook his head and drew a long, deep sigh. “Please don’t be so sad,” she pleaded. “I oan’t stand it to see you suffer so. And promise me something.” "He looked up at her and hopelessly asked: “What do you wish me to promise?” "I want you to promise me that you -wW -not Titr'aHyxhJng' rksh when "yS!T leave here tonight. Don’t go and jump in the lake or try to drown your sorrow in a saloon. Be strong—be brave.” "All right. I’ll promise.” “Thank you, Billy. Now try to look cheerful again.” “I can’t. I was doing this on a bet and you’ve made me lose $5.”

Cheeky, Indeed.

"I hear,” said Lou to his friend Dick, whom he happened to meet one morning, “that Maude has brdken her engagement with you." • "Yes,” answered Dick; “it’s true.” “Well, I’m sorry, old man. Why did she break it?” “Why, merely because I stole:—-* kiss,” said Dick. “What!” cried Lou. “Why, she must be crazy to object to having her fiance steal a kiss from her.” “Well,” explained Dick, “the trouble was, I didn’t steal It from her.” —Lippincott’s. *

As They Dress Now.

We observe that the fifteen-year-old piiss is endeavoring to stanen ner tears. $ “What is the matter, little girl?” we ask. “I think grandmamma is too mean for anything!” she sobs. “My new frock came home this morning, and she said it was too daring for me to wear, and put it on herself to wear tp the matinee.” —Judge.

OF COURSE.

Mr. Newwed —What have you been trying to make? Mrs. Newwed (tearfully)—Angel cake, but it wouldn’t rise. Mr. Newwed —Ah! a fallen Angel cake, eh?

Dodging Duty.

A Plunkvllle poet sings as followb: Another slap in the face of beauty; Women are dodging Jury duty. Has it come to this? And so soon.

Sad Reminders.

Lady of House (to tramp) —Here are some very nice crusts I trimmed off when I was making sandwiches. Tramp—No, thank ye, mum; dey reminds me too much of de cause of me downfall —margins.

A Correction.

Two boys stood in front of a Federal street store admiring a display of gunß and hunters’ trappings.. "Something wrong with that sign,” observed one, pointing to a card which bore the wprds: i “A bird in every shell.” “What’s wrong with it?” "Can’t you see?” sniffed the other. “Why it ought to read: ‘An oyster in every shell.’ ”

Stung Himself.

“You know, Miss Jinx, the doctors say one ought to have at least eight hours’ sleep. I hope you take at least that?” “Sometimes.” “Why not always?” "Well, you see I have to get up at six in the morning, and it is already half past ten, so —Oh, must you be going r

More Provincialism.

“What,” asked the Chicago man, “did you think of the Panama canal.?” "It’s quite a ditch.” replied the New York man, “but it’ll never be half as interesting as our subway.”

Willing to Be Shocked.

"1 tell you, Ringgold, it’s shocking and disgusting to hear the language used in a smoking car!” "1 didn’t know you could hear ordinary conversation, Squinchley.” “I can’t; 1 use my ear trumpet.”

Probably.

"Your trouble, madam,” said the physician, “seems to be due to an excess of adipose tissue.” “My goodness!” exclaimed Mrs. Plumpton, “1 wonder His-that is what makea me so awfully fat?”

SMILED TOO SOON.

The missionary smiled benevolently on the native tribes around him. “I will cure them all of canlballsm,” he said, hopefully. "They have treated me kindly so far, and I am sure I shall convert them all.” After being.introduced to their chief he retired to the special hut the tribe had prepared for him, where he was shortly afterward joined by a nativq. “The kipg has sent me to dress you for dinner,” said the man. "Ah!” smiled the ttiissionary. “How thoughtful of him. You are the royal valet; I suppose?” “Nope,” replied the native, "I’m the royal cook.”

POOR HUBBY.

Wifey—There, George, didn’t I tell you only last week you ought to have your life insured? You never think of me.

Dyspeptic Days.

Some people eat to please themselves. Some eat to please thtdr proctors; But. if we tell the honest truth. More eat to please the doctors.

Needed Only One More.

The clock struck the hour, and the university chimes pealed forth on the early morning air. Rambo had been making a night of it, but was on his way home, with some assistance from Baldwin. Feeling in his pocket for a stray coin, he started up the steps of the University building. v “What now?” asked Baldwin. “I dunno w’at s’loon this is," he mumbled, “but its music m’chine’s all ri’, ajn’ 1 need jes’ one moTe drink!”

For Handy Reference

“You’ve got to make a speech at the banquet thi6 evening, John? Then for goodness' sake give your hands another washing. Your nails look fairly black.” “They’ll have to look that way, Maria. I can’t trust myself to remember all the stories I expect to tell, and I’ve jotted down the titles of them on my finger nails.”

Done in the Making.

“Hello! Is that the information editor?” “Yes.” “I want to ask a question, to settle a dispute. Does freezing spoil a parsnip?" “No; you can’t spoil a parsnip. That all? Good-by.’”

From Which W. Learn Etc.

Hercules had cleaned the Augean stables. “Well,” he said, wiping the \weat from his brow, “this ends an experl- f ment of thirty years In segregating filth. Considered as a reform movement it was a failure.”

HE WAS A DACHSHUND.

Doolan—lf your dog’a,ao glad to see you, why don’t he wag his tall? Schneider—Oh; he will alright py unt py; his tall las a long vay off. ain’t it?

Why It ls Scarce.

Feme ia a bubble, ’tls Mid. And we know it, * But no one can buy him The right pipe to blow It.

Blissful Ignorance.

"You think it is better lo have foreign waiters?" “Yes,” replied the thick-skinned man. “I realised that this evening. When I gave the waiter a lead halfdollar lie thanked me in English, and later expressed his opinion in a language which, fortunately, I could not understand.”