Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1913 — Page 3

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Desperate Criminal Record at Eight Years of Age

ANSAS CITY, MO. They call Ik him “Old Man," His age Is 8 years. He, has a desperate criminal record: In fact, he has been stealing horses •Ince he was 4 years old. He Is 3 feet 6 Inches tall and his complete name is R. B. Grant When he isn’t called “Old Man,” he is known as "R. B.” He was arrested the other morning near the city market by a policeman almost twice as tall as himself, for his fourth or fifth venture in horse stealing. With him was a partner in crime. A small, brunette partner a negro boy, Rby Warren, 6 years old, escaped from St. Simon’s Home. William Mertz did the arresting and he had to stoop over to collar the malefactors properly. After the youngsters had been held up in front of the desk so the desk sergeant could “book" them they were taken over to the Detention Home. And there Doctor Mathias doesn’t know what to do with them. Particularly with “Old Man" Grant. ’St. Simon's will take the dusky Roy back again.

’ Woman Knocks a Pipe From Car Smoker’s Mouth

NEW YORK. —Street car conductors in New York who do not know how ‘to make a man quit smoking on the i platform of their carß ln violation of the rules of the company should apply 'to Mrs. Sidney de Kay for instruction. Mrs. de Kay lives at No. 50 West INinth street and is the mother of Eckford C. de Kay, tvho was military seciretary to Governor Dix. The other night she caused the arrest of Robert Leslie, who said he was a carpenter, thirty-three years old, living ’at No. '316 West Twenty-Eighth street Mrs. 'de Kay assured the police she would be oh hand to press the complaint -when Leslie was brought into police ■court. Coming south on a crowded Sixth avenue car, both Mrs. de Kay and Leslie were compelled to stand on the rear platform. The carpenter was smoking a pipe. Ha puffed, complacently until Mrs. de Kay began to choke from the fumes. Then she appealed to the conductor. He asked Leslie to stop smoking. The carpenter preferred to continue and told the conductor so. Theh, Mrs. de Kay adopted moral suasion with the carpenter; whereupon he not only proceeded to violate the city ordinance against the “emitting of thick,

I Desecrate the Graves of Cyrtoceras Nashvilense

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—Hist, thou! Step not on that cyrtoceras nashvilense.

Be careful there! You are about to place your foot on that poterlocrinus corypaeus, and do not step to the right or your No, 10 will cover that cyathocrinus benedict. There are all kinds of animals imbedded in Indianapolis sidewalks, and pedestrians step on them every day without the interference of the Indianapolis Humane society. The Humane society, perhaps does not know that these animals are the targets for hundreds of thousands of feet, and it really makes no difference, for they have been dead these many years—l,ooo

“Slim’s Most Drastic Treatment for a Balky Mule

ST. LOUIB. —A courteous and obliging young man who acknowledged to the soubriquet of "Slim,” showed John Holferin, a teamster, of 723 Easton avenue, how to imbue a balky mule with an ambition to proceed—and keep proceeding. Holferin was driving a team of mules to a load of gravel, when at Chouteau and Rankin avenues, one of the Missouri’s prides evidenced a desire to sit down and rest At this juncture ’‘Slim" hove into view, announced his monacker and confided that persuading balky mules to resume their mission in life was ebout the longest suit he boasted of. Holferin breathed a sigh of relief, looked incredulous, but mounted the wagon ars waited. “Slim” stepped to the mule’s side, ■poke something about the necessity of Democrats sticking together and .pulllug for the common cause, and

But "Old Man—” Take a look at his juvenile court record. , First charge, pouring coal oil on kittens. Second, hitting a woman in the eye with a ball and malice aforethought Third, fourth, fifth and several more times, throwing stones through the windows of passenger trains. Quarreling with the neighbors and cursing dreadfully. Stealing a baseball glove from a drug store; also balls and tops. “And he's been at headquarters four times for; stealing horses,” Capt Thomas Flahive said. “Horses and wagons. He stole a horse and wbgon when he was only 4 years old, and drove it away. He hasn’t started selling ’em yet Just drives around until he gets tired and then gets out and leaves ’em wherever they happen to be.” Speaking further. Captain Flahive said “Old Man” Grant was the most amazing liar he ever had met, and he had met quite a few liars. “He has a wonderful Imagination," he said, “and when It comes to making up explanations he’s a wonder.” “Old Man" Grant lives with his granny at Third and Campbell streets. She is 80 years old, and “Old Man” is too many for her. It seems the authorities tried to wish him on Marshall, Mo., some time ago. They sent ,hlm to relatives _iere. But “Old Man” pined for an urban life, and when he pined, he just got on a train and came back here.

black smoke,” but used language which Mrs. de Kay considered improper. Without apparent chance for assistance from the conductor or others, she thereupon knocked the pipe from Leslie’s mouth. In the hub-bub that followed Policeman Dugan of the Charles street station appeared and arrested Leslie and took him to the police station. Mrs. de Kay was only too glad to follow. Leslie insisted that he had been assaulted and wanted Lieutenant Lyon to entertain such a charge against Mrs. de Kay. The lieutenant heard Mrs. de Kay’s version of the incident and refused to enter any charge against her. Later, it was said, Leslie was found to be suffering from “asthma” and was sent to St. Vincent’s hospital; but soon afterward he was locked up.

years perhaps, or even 100,000 or 1,000,000 years, for no One knows and few will dispute the statement Again the Humane society is excused for inactivity because these animals are not present in living form, but as fossils and they really form a part of the flag stones on which the pavements are constructed. ' Flag stones of Niagara limestone were placed in front of the building occupied by the Fletcher Trust company a score of years ago and since that time countless feet have passed over the pavements. Countless eyes have scanned the smooth stones perchance to catch a glimpse of a lost, strayed or stolen coin, but few persons have observed the fossils lying imbedded in rock. What many have considered ridges in the stone are said by scientists te be fossils or prehistoric animals or {ilants. One of the common types Ound in Niagara limestone is the fossil of the cyhnthocrimus benedict, named in honor of A. C. Benedict of Indianapolis because he first discovered the species.

gave it four resounding smacks on ths flank with his hand.

The mule immediately started away in an excited trot and Holferin was sc surprised he nearly fell off the wagon. Ten blocks farther he sliced the mule moving queerly and noticed a red stein along the pavement. He investigated and found the animal had been stabbed four times in the flank and was bleeding profusely. The police are Inquiring for “Slim" in order to learn more about his per suaslve methods.

New Turban Recently Evolved Is Known as the Mephisto

There Is a new turban which is but developed in black, lustrous braids, and it has been christened the Mephisto. This sinister name seems to apply, inasmuch as his Satanic majesty has always been considered interesting and that is what may also be said of the new turban. It is a narrow, close-fitting hat with an oval crown and a coronet sloping up to sharp points at the front. It is made of a fine, lustrous and pliable black braid. At the front two standing antennae stamp the turban with a certain individuality. Although made all of black no one will pronounce this piece of millinery either quiet or somber. On the contrary, it is full of “go” and suggests a little Mischief.

SURELY A SEASON OF COLOR

About Every Variety of Shade Is to Be Employed to Adorn Feminine Costumes. Experts whose business it is to anticipate feminine fashions declare that the coming season will find garments of daring and varied hues. From milady’s shoes to her sunshade she will present a picture of color that will embrace all shades known to man, and a few more of’her own invention. The wimple blue costume, which has satisfied woman’s capricious teste more than any other dress, will have to go with the black shoes and black stockings. This is what the experts say, but a buyer at a fashionable shop said that the change would not be quite so violent. "There is no doubt,” she said, "that this year there will be much more color in women's dress. The desire for a change from the more sober colors has been felt time, and has expressed Itself various ways. "The first step towards the color scheme was made by the hosiers who introduced stockings in all the shades of the rainbow. So popular did these become that bootmakers were obliged to follow, and for the past two or three summers there have been almost as many shades in shoes as In stockings.” “Is the blue tailor-made costume doomed?” "No, I do not think so. Blue suits women too well for them to give it up altogether. We shall probably not see so many plain blue costumes this year, but I question if the provincial girl will follow the new fashion Mindly. “Women, you know, are not quite the slaves to fashion that men suppose. Nor do they dress to please men, as many of you fondly Imagine. A woman's mirror is another woman's eyes. If she excites admiration there she knows she has succeeded. "Blue suits most women, and that Is why they continue to wear it”

Bits of Color.

'The irrepressible little colored-flower bouquet consisting of a tiny flower of conventional form, but strange color, set Inside twd green leaves, crops up In the new summer materials more than ever insistent A decorative effect is so easily gained by this odd little combination that one cannot wonder at the continued success.— Harper’s Baxar.

The same shape, with coronet omitted, is finished with folded maline in bands of red, blue, green and yellow in the strong shades, this season called Bulgarian. A vivid cockade, made of silk fibers in green, black and red stands up at the front exactly like the brush at the front of a drum major’s hat. There is such a flavor of the Orient in this creation that it has been variously named, but always with reference to India or some other far eastern country where the people dare to use color in a way we call barbaric. But we find they glow like jewels and prove captivating. We buy them. This oriental turban and the Mephisto make an interesting pair.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

AFTERNOON GOWN

An afternoon gown of ' dark blue moire and red and green flowered chiffon, showing a riot of colors that are now the rage In Parle.

Cluny Laces Used.

Cluny laces are used hi touches of trimming at the neck and sleeves on many of the most expensive gowns.

SMILES

UNCONVENTIONALITIES. “Step lively, you old duffer! You’re obstructin’ the transportation system »f more’n 2,000,000 people!’’ “I’m not the least bit disappointed in you as a neighbor, Mrs. Nagsworth; iverybody told me I’d find you a regular old virago.” "Yes, sir, I wrote the story that was printed about you in the paper this morning, and if you make any fuss ibout it well print one so much worse that you’ll want to crawl oft somewhere and die.” "What ( are you kicking about, madam? That photograph looks exactly like you. If I should give you a hundred sittings I couldn’t make you appear handsome.** "Tommy, when- you go home you can tell your mother I kept you in after school because you are a bad bey whose parents don’t seem to know how to train children.”

Tragedies Told In Headlines.

“Forgot to Remove His Chew of Tobacco Before Entering Church. Was Shown to Front Seat.” “Insists on Reading Sporting Page While Getting Haircut; Interested Barber Snips Off Piece of Ear.” "Young Man Seized With Violent Spell of Hiccoughing While Calling on His Betrothed;, Engagement Annulled” “Estrangement Between Two Soclety Leaders; One Tells of Finding Cockroach on Garments After Making Call on the Other.” -

LOGICAL.

“You can’t be a successful inventor without a thorough knowledge of the laws of physics." * "You’re wrong there. Necessity knows no law, and is also the mother of invention.’’

Entomology.

Ofttimes the little bedbug Is As busy as can be. X hope In his activities He won’t alight on me!

Could Sell Anything.

“You are wasting your time writing poetry.” “But I sell poetry,” protested the other. ' s “And that convinces me that you can sell anything. Such being the case, why not take up high class bonds or steel bridges or something big?"

Not Particularly.

“Did you notice that woman who just passed?” inquired he. “The one,” responded she, “with the gray hat, the white feather, the red velvet roses, the mauve jacket, the black skirt, the mink furs and the lav. ender spats?" “Yes." “Not particularly.”

The- Beat Thing.

“James got dizzy in the water and it frightened him.” “It was the best tiling which could have happened;” “How do you make that out?" “If he was dizzy, wasn’t his head swimming?"

Persistent.

“Our sins are sure to find us out,” quoted the Wise Guy. “Yes, but they have an unpleasant habit of calling again," added the Simple Mug.

The First Step.

"What is the first step you would take toward filling the position you desire me to obtain for you?" asked Senator Sorghum. "Arranging to have It empty," replied the man who thinks that to the victors belong the spoils.

Provident.

Her Pater —Young man, what prospects have you? Reggie—W-why, sir, I’ve got almost enough cigarette coupons saved up to furnish a fiat! —Puck. <

A Serious Object.

“Why are you suddenly so anxious to run for local office?" “Well," replied Mr. Chuggins, *T have decided that a man who drives an automobile wants a little prominence and authority so that the policemen will recognize him and -maybe be a little easy.”

A Satirical Gardener.

“Do you read much fiction?" “Yes. I take a lot of magazines that tell men what a fine garden I can make In my back yeard.”

HIS JOB.

"Did you have any thrilling expe>< rlences in the Alps, Mr. Pumper? 9 "Oh, yes, Miss Plumper. On one 00-t casion I was forced to act as that chauffeur of a snowslide!”

Placing the Blame.

Who swears his life Is just a blank Oft has himself For that to thank.

Couldn't Go That High.

"What’s worrying you?” we asked • casual friend, yesterday. “Why, I can't make up my mind what to give my wife for a birthday gift,” he answered. "Her birthday is tomorrow, and I’m nt my wit’s end." "Why not let her choose her own; present?” we suggested, In a moment of inspiration. “Oh, I can’t do that,” he explained.* "I can’t afford to go that high.”

The Spoon Told.

Three little girls each had received! a silver spoon as a Christmas gift "Mine has ‘From your papa’ on the J handle," said Georgia “Mine says ‘To my loving daugh-l ter.* ” chimed in Margaret “And mine," said Mabel proudly, j “says ‘Hotel Auditorium.’” —Puck.

Doctors' Work.

Bacon—This paper says that, doe- 1 tors are aiding the anti-noise crusadein Baltimore. Egbert—Does that mean they are; trying to kill it?

Just Married.

“Don’t you think every man has his. price?" asked the visitor. "Indeed. 1 do not,” said the bride of a few weeks, "i know my husband' is a priceless treasure.”

What He Carried.

"Do you carry a rabbit’s foot, Sam?”' "No, sah.” “Why not, Sam?” “Oh, just ’cause I’d rather depend on a razor, sah!”

A Sweet Fellow.

Ethel—-I suppose Jack was at the steamer to wish you bon voyage. Kitty—Oh, better'than that; he was there with a five-pound box of candy and he wished me a bonbon voyage.

A New One.

“Scrambled eggs in the new mown hay!” sang the irrepressible guest. And the waiter brought them hi with shredded wheat —Williams Pnm pie Cow.

Fortunate.

Uncle —I understand that young Brown is utterly ruined by specular tion. Niece—How lucky that we agreed to keep our engagement secret

HARDLY.

"That torse you bought yesterday is a vicious looking brute, la bo kindr “I should think so. Why, when he came out of the stable, he stood upon his hind legs and tried to embrace me.” •

Dining Out.

Mary had a Jlttle lamU l Then gave her head • toss; "I don’t think much," »he whispered “e« The chef who made the sauce."

Prejudiced. Choice.

"Won’t you marry me, dear?” pleaded the actor, after his fourth divorce “Why, 1 kind o* like you, Billy,” said the actress; "but I’ve beard so much about you. I fear—” “My dear," hastily interrupted the actor, "you must not believe all those old wives’ taiea”—Judge.