Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1913 — Page 2

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Hubbies’ Clothes Hit the Sewing Circle’s Midst

SOUTH AMBOY, N. J.—The musical four oT the Ladies’ Sewing Circle, a utilitarian organization that adds luster to the domestic life of this city, at its meeting a few days ago was about to hum for the second time the club’s favorite air, "The Song of the Shirt,” when the melody was interrupted by an expressman who tossed into their midst a large packing case addressed to the "Ladies’ Sewing Circle.” • "A splendid surprise,” officially announced the secretary. “I heard the men discussing it last night, and it must be something beautiful.” "Open it! Open it!” cried the organization in unison, dropping needles and stitches. . : i(r The big.case was attacked with a tack hammer, but this implement and two dinner knives were sacrificed before the contents consented to Houdlni themselves. To the president

Rats Keep Stowaway Warm; Potatoes Sole Diet

BALTIMORE. MD—Bringing a man who escaped decorating the locker of Davy Jones because Capt. Knudson wanted potatoes for his breakfast one morning, the steamer Maine has arrived here. The man was Edward Benson and the tale of his sufferings is a wondrous one. “I was working at Sparrow’s Point Steel works three months ago.” said Benson, “when I decided I would like to see Europe. I shipped on a cattle boat with a few dollars in my jeans. Two weeks ago I was in Liverpool, broke, when I spied a boat Baltimore bound. I asks a stevedore to smuggle me aboard. He says there’s nothing doing. t “I sees the ship is loaded with Irish 'spuds’ and I figures the hatchway would be opened often for potatoes for the crew’s meals. I jumps in the forward hatch and lays low. “But that there captain, he must a got his potatoes from somewhere else for I stayed in that hatch four days and no one came near. It was freezing and I had nothing to eat I gnawed potatoes raw and they made my mouth jgore. I licked the moisture from the

Wants to Be “Dearie," So He Deserts His Wife.

CHICAGO. —A wife’s failure to use endearing terms once in awhile to her hsuband has temporarily shattered the domestic happiness of Frank Sedan of 1515 North Fortieth court. The other night Sedall, who has been married almost five years, went to the West Chicago avenue police station and “served notice to the police” that he had deserted his wife and . child. “What’s all the trouble about?” asked Sergeant Joseph King. “Well, it’s this way,” said Sedall. “Ever since I have been married my wife has never called me 'dearie,' 'sweetheart,' ‘honey,’ darling,* or any other endearing names, but she has constantly nagged at me and picked

Little Henry Stewart and His Portable Stove

DETROIT. Mich.—Henry Stewart. 267 Philadelphia avenue west, fa ten yean old and attends school regularly. Also, he sells newspapen at Hamilton boulevard and Plngfee avenue Every morning be is out of bed at 6 o’clock and a half hour later Is on the job. His list of customers Is rapidly Increasing and he Is well satisfied with the business outlook, being confident that the city Is prosperous and that the country Is safe. Bat while he is so energetic and has such a quick eye for business that he has driven two competitors off the job. not by unfair means, but by being present when papers were wanted and adding another regular to his customer list, he wouldn't do for some public service corporations. The reason is that. Instead of regarding thepublic merely as a source of revenue, he has a desire to bejof some service to the public. } \ That Is why he l|gs a stove to hie corner each morning. It Is not much of a stove, having been manufactured from a bread, tin, but it furnishes warmth and mary idea of a stove, appearance being Alto. It li jlght and '

went the honerofrtpptng off tbreflial layer of wrapping paper. Breathlessly her companions watched for the grand disclosure. Only something precious could be so carefully packed. "Gracious! John’s trousers,” finally exclaimed the president, as she dangled her husband's nether garment in the air. “There’B Harry’s socks!” shouted another, as she dived for a pair of lavender “Neverholy.” The box, surely enough, was filled with articles of men’s clothing that required mending. On each piece was a note explaining the required repairs. "Please remove this shingle nail and substitute a button,” read one, “also Join the suspenders in the back.” ~ "My wife is somewhere in your circle," said another. “Please have her attach four good buttons to my pair of X. Y. Z.” “We are sure to have some cold weather yet,” said still another. “I should like to have Mathilda put a new toe in my red sock.” The wives took the suggestions and worked, while one of their number got the afternoon paper and read to (hem about the strike of the garment makers.

sides of the ship, but the paint feased me. The cold was awful. I remember laying awake at nights when the rats would crawl about me. I hated the things at first, but I came to like their company. They was company, I can’t deny. At night they crawled over me and I kept them warm and they kept me warm. It seemed like I done this a minion nights until I lost all count.” One morning the Chinese cook of the vessel opened the hatch when a crazed man leaped QUt and jumped for the sea. The cook and two seamen caught him and three others helped subdue him. The best efforts of the ship doctor, who is also captain, had him in almost shipshape style when the ship reached port.

out my faults. I have grown tired of it all and I have decided to call things off." “Go home and think the matter over," Sergeant King advised Sedall. “That’s just what I have done',’’ said Sedall. “I have pondered over the question for many months. When I address my wife I call her ‘sweetheart,’ ‘dearest girl’ and other nice names. She never thinks of using any of these terms when addressing me.” “Have you any children?” asked Sergeant King. “Yes, a boy about eighteen months old,” replied Sedall. Sedall after “serving the notice” on the police left the police station and went to the home of a sister at 1514 West Chicago avenue. He returned a short time later and told Sergeant King that he might change his mind about leaving his wife and child if she would apologize to him. “You had better go home or your wife will have you arrested for nonsupport, and then you will be sent to the bridewell,” shouted King to Sedall as the latter started out of the station.

not so difficult to transport and the transportation problem has to be studied when you do business on a street corner. "A bonfire would he all right for me," he said, "but the customers don’t like the smoke. They don’t kick about this atove.” Nor do they. During the frequent waits for somewhat infrequent cars, they stand close to the tin contrivance, the handiwork of the boy, and soak in heat from the wood be gath ered. Warm hands also find pennies more readily and Henry's work is now ended at 7:30 In the npornlng Instead of 7:46, while he sells more papers “The public be ——Not a bit of It "The public be warmed," Is his motto

Coat and Hat Suitable for Wear on "Semi-Smart” Occasions

SUITED to the matinee and to more or less formal occasions where something in the way of dress is expected, the coat and hat pictures here will prove useful during a great part of the year. The coat of black charmeuse, lined with emerald green, is draped a little at the front and has a large shawl collar and draped sleeves, finished with tiny covered buttons. For cold weather a muff and scarf of broad tail make just the right accessory to be worn with it for warmth. The hat of maline, bordered with velvet, is an unusual achievement of the milliner’s art. Many layers of maline in various colors make an opalescent covering for the frame. Embedded in the maline are small roses and fOrget-me-nots, and fine moss, creeping about the brim. There is a twist of Velvet at the base of the crown and long ties of velvet,’ which, of course, are never tied. Across the underbrim at the back Is a half wreath of* most beautiful full-blown crush roses and clusters of deep blue forget-me-nots. It is A hat which may actually be relied upon to look well with a gown of any color. It will tax the skill of the millirsr who attempts it, but will repay her patient endeavor. Such millinery is necessarily expensive because of the amount and quality of the materials used and the difficult work involved. At the same time it is usually durable and a superb accomplishment, quite as useful

as the black satin wrap.

LIPS MAKE OR MAR BEAUTY

Sensitive, Mobile Mouth Will Make an Otherwise Plain Fqce Attractive, Declares Woman Writer.

“To begin with, beautiful lips are mobile and flexible. No matter how perfect their contour, lips that are fixed and tight are never attractive. Then, too, holding the lips in a fixed position quickly ages the face and induces lines in it even less attractive than the line of the mouth. Persons who make constant use of their lips —in laughter, conversation, or Binging —preserve the charm of youth and mobility in them that is not apt to be apparent in those given to silence. This, alone, indicates the necessity for exercise, and all beauty culturißtb advise exercise of the lips to preserve a youthful face and keep the mouth flexible and attractive.” Marie Montaigne makes this point in an article in Harper’s Bazar. She goes on to say: “Odd as it may seem', it becomes quite impossible to -cherish irritating thoughts when the corners of the lips are turned up. Insensibly little sprites of happy memories come dancing into the mind and the lines about the mouth smooth out or take on sweet curves. Laughter is essential .to a pretty mouth. Not the constant laughter that stretches the lips and lines the cheeks, but that merriment which keeps the lips flexible and drives away furrows of Care.” -

New Brassieres.

Brassieres with adjustable shoulder straps for wear with evening gowns are among the new things shown. Lace insertion alternating with ribbon makes an extremely dainty garment of this kind. This is held In place over the shoulders by ribbons. Another model U entirely of lace, strengthened by decorative straps around the lower edge, fastening the front and making straps over the shoulders. Allover embroidery may also be used for this type of support, and a light but original boning, that the bust be left free as well as supported, Is a very practical detail.

Lace Flounces Extremely Wide.

The new laces show three or more distinct patterns of a variety of meshes. Silk floss embroidery is seen on some and edges and entre-deux of black Chantilly and Bohemian lace are mnch in evidence. Extremely wide flounces, varying from sixteen to twenty-four inches, are shown and these flounces will undoubtedly be much used.

Te Held Buttons.

When sewing buttons on, if a narrow piece of tape is threaded through the button and a small bole pierced through the article and the tape drawn through and the ends of the tajpe stitched down fiat on the wrong side, the button will be found to lest as long as the article.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

FOR FAIR MOTORIST

A new style auto coat of green ratine with white collar.

Light Laces Lead.

According to the Dry Goods Economist, in laces the light effects are in the lead. Shadows, mallne, Chantilly, blonde, point gase, lierre, Bruges, Alencon and various related types are prominent Combinations of the most attractive characteristics of various laces are a feature of many of the high-class novelties.

Boudoir Cap.

A boudoir cap that Is especially attractive because of the strong contrast between the materials of which it is made, is of the thinnest sort of pink mallnes, frilled about the edge with a two-inch ruffle. A band of ermine covers the Joining of the ruffle to the cap and a jaunty toft of the for Is fastened at one side.

GOOD JOKES

MUFFLED KNOCKS. - “I'm sure you will be glad to learn, doctor, that my husband has improved a great deal Blnce you quit coming.” “It’s too badL oid fellow.that they shut off your speech at that banquet the other evening just as it was beginning to be interesting.” "Nobody can make me believe you were drunk on New Year’s eve, Tom —unless somebody else set up the beverages.” “Dear sir—Although you failed to Inclose stamps for return postage we are sending your manuscript back to yon as a matter of courtesy.”

Exception to the Rule.

"Yes, we always called him a sissy in school and when he got to college everybody there regarded him as a poor stick. He used to go around alone, with his mouth open and a faraway look in his eyes, and it became one of the regular customs to make him the victim of practical jokes.” “And I suppose that he is now the most famous member of his class.” “No. When I heard of him last he was third assistant disher-up in a vegetarian restaurant.”

Epigram.

"That wasn’t a bad epigram on the magistrate’s part,” said the somewhat educated tramp, who had been convicted for vagrancy. “What did he say?” asked the tramp’s pal. “Seven days,” came the reply. “‘That ain’t no epigram, is it?” “I’m sure it is. I asked a parson once what an epigram was, and he says: ‘lt’s a short sentence that sounds light, but gives you plenty to think about.’ ” —London Opinion.

Oh, That's Different.

“I thought I. told-you not to eat any porterhouse steak without my permission?” “So you did, doc; so you did.” “Then why are you disobeying my order?” “Thiß won’t delay the paying of your bill, doc; this steak is being paid for by my friend here.”

AND GOT WET.

“Willie, have you seen Mr. Sweetthing today?” “Yes. He Just fell in with a pretty goil down below here.”

One of the Revelers.

He had a gay Old time, you bet! Hi* head, they say. Is throbbing yet!

Paw Knows Everything.

Willie—Paw, what is the difference between a political Job and any other Job? Paw —You have to work hard to get a political job, my son, and you have to work hard to hold the other kind.

A Practical Idea.

“Pllmson brought back from abroad a Thibetan prayer wheel.” “Pow is it operated?” “The pious Thibetan whirls it around in his hand.” “Do you think a contrivance like that would be efficacious?" “Yes. I should think it would be highly efficacious in fly time.”

First Steps.

"Every woman should try to enhance her good looks as much as possible" "Still, her appearance sometimes during the process of enhancement Is positively hideous." "What do you mean 7” "I was thinking of cold cream and purl papers.” i

Unprecedented.

"There’s a remarkable story about a cub reporter in this magazine,” said the Old Fogy. > "What’s remarkable about it?" asked the Grouch. "He falls to show up tbs rest of the stsff and doesn’t scoop the other papers.” replied the Old Fogy.

Appropriate Names.

"Instead of numbers, the English houses have names. For instance, instead sf 311 Park lane, they will call the abode ‘Sunset Cottage,' and so on." "I get you. I think I’ll name my domicils 'Easy Payments Villa.’**

Its Title.

"What,” asked the professional, prise fighter, "shall I call this history of my battles?" “Why not," replied his adviser, “call it your Scrap Book?"

SHIPWRECK UP TO DATE.

“Is there much danger, captain?” “Not a particle. A moving picture outfit will soon be along and rescue us after they have taken a few films.”

Poor Outlook.

Although the play la shady. Its vogue will hardly last. Because the leading lady Has never had a past.

These Times.

Ex-Governor Pennypacker, discussing the divorce evil in Pennsylvania, said, with a smile: “In these times one never, as the saying goes, knows where one is at. An acquaintance ofmine extended his hand to me at the Historical society the other day and cried: “‘Congratulate me! I am the happiest man alive! ’ “I looked at him doubtfully. “‘Engaged, married or divorced?’ 1 asked.”

Breaking It Gently.

Mrs. Bukkit —-Gude marnin', Mrs. Fllntle. Feelin’ well today? Mrs. Flintle —Yes, very well, thanks. Mrs. Bukkit —An’ strong? ~ Mrs. Flintle —Ob, yes, Mrs, Bukkit, quite strong. Mrs. Bukkit —Then p’raps you’d be able to bring back the two washtubs you borrowed last week! —London Opinion.

History of the Harp.

Mary—l’ve Just found out what wan the origin of the harp. John (looking up from his newßpSr per)—Yes? Mary—lt was In the Garden of Eden. JJve ate the apple—and men. have been harping about it ever since. —Judge.

Amicable Agreement.

“Some family in this building,” observed the stranger, sniffling, “is cooking cabbage today.” “All of ’em, sir,” said the Janitor. “It’s the understanding among alt the renters that Monday Is the reg’lar cabbage day.”

Where He Gets Them.

Frost —Where-do you get your hats, old man? Snow-r-At cases usually. But onceor twice I’ve been lucky enough t& exchange at church. —Judge.

Cured.

“You don’t seem to be troubled br rheumatism any more?” \ “Nope, I’m cured.” “Bee stings?” “Nope, auto horn.”

They All Do It.

Mrs. Minks —Mrs. Leadem is aging rapidly. Mrs. Blinks —Yes; poor thing. Shs is worrying herself gray trying to look young.

HE WAS IT.

"Smothers, the new congressmen 1 makes an awful clever speech. He may be smart, but he doesn’t look It" "You want to take a squint at hlal secretary."

Generosity.

"But, George," protested the lovely girl, "your salary is only (30 a week, and we can’t live on that!” "Darling,” exclaimed George, '*yom don’t suppose I’d be mean enough to ask you to throw up your $lO a week Job, do you?”

Double Chance.

Willis—My son wants to go to war. Glllls—That so? “ ’ Willis—Yes, in the aeroplane turps. Gllll*—Greet Scott, why doos ho want to get killed twice?—Puck.