Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1914 — Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CITIES

Host Exclusive Eating House in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TEX.—-Hanger has a new destroyer In an institution opened in Houston. It Is the Police case. Although located In the automobile shed let the jail, this is one of the most exclusive eating houses in the city, since

•spread were started. This was served, as stated above, Sunday evening. Fortunately for those who dined, an expert cook is numbered among the •non at the station. Albert Granger, chauffeur for Chief Davison, is the accomplished one. That he is no slouch was evidenced at the close of the repast, when he was voted chief'cook, and in addition, he was honored with the title of “sergeant." \ ! 0 „ When the bluecoats were invited Into the shed, Granger waved them to their places at a goods box, with a flourish of a frying pan, from which he was emptying brown pork chops. Another pan contained eggs. With these were served coffee in tin cups, with real cream. Cookies came last There was something almost miraculous about it all —like the loaves and fishes. Although every man of them ate to his fqll capacity, there were gathered up at the close several baskets full, which were carefully stowed away in the big iron safe in the desk sergeant’s office. The storing indicated that the performance was to be repeated. George Payton has been appointed chief forager. He has procured an ice box for the perishable things (from a friend of the force), and a few more knives and forks and tin cirosjlle is also supposed to keep a lookout for juicy lamb chops, legs of of oysters and other things of a like nature. ' *

“Bill” Whips Handsomest Policeman of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CAL. —A fine figure of a man indeed Is Patrolman John Albright, tall, erect and dapper. His shoes are always shined, his uniform always pressed, and never a wrinkle does it show. The other day he had

Us heat changed. For several months he has been patrolling along Alameda street, not a prominent place for a handsome officer. An ornament to the city, that was Patrolman Albright until the night he asked to have his bd&t changed, and that was because of a goat The goat is named “Bill” and reigns in thq five-story stable of Charles Fuller, ex-police commissioner, at Jackson and Alameda streets. A few days ago Patrolman Albright

was proudly strolling along Alameda street near Jackson in the jgjpßk of the evening, head up, and airily and skillfully he twirled his club. Behind him there came a scurry of hoofs, a terrific blow, and Mr. Albright thought a switch engine had gone- wild through the street and struck him. He touched the ground 12 feet away, and “Bill” was upon him. He drew his club, “Bill” withdrew, set himself and&charged again. “Bill” followed the rules of accepted strategy in war by following up his victory. Whenever the officer tried to rise, “Bill” was at his rear, aiming for any conspicuous point left open to attack.

About forty feet from where the battle was in progress there was a fence, and near the fence was a bench. The officer made for them, but as he gathered himself for the Jump, “Bill” gathered in. He caught a very solid portion of the officer’s body with his horns, and instead of alighting on the bench and safety, the patrolman went right on over the fence. Muddied, ragged and limping, Policeman Albright went to the station “Sergeant,” he said, “I want my beat changed.” >

Always Carries Fresh Eggs to Give Away as Tips

NEW YORK. —A man who attracted attention by reason of the generous size of the checks on his suit, and carrying a rosewood case, entered the barber; shop of the Vanderbilt, and, after selecting an operator, carefully depos-

"real, fresh, newly laid eggs. You do not know what a treasure such a thing is in New York. I always bring a case of them when I come in from tho country. Look!" He brought over the rosewood case and opened it On top, sure enough, was a layer of eggs. “I never travel without them,” went on the stranger. “This case I have had made especially for carrying them. Now, having seen how highly I value these eggs, would you consider an egg a substitute for a tip?” "You don’t have to tip,” replied the manicurist scornfully. “I’ll be willing to fix your hands for the regular price.” “And what is that?” He was told. * "Fifty cents!” he echoed. “Why, I should never think of having my nan# done where they charge less than a dollar. Good-day.” And he put on his coat and hat, grabbed up the case, and stalked out, leaving everybody wondering.

Ragtime Player Conquers Piano in a Long Battle

CHICAGO.— At one o’clock in the morning Edwin Fridman, the “ragtime slugger,” put all his weight behind the final chord of “This Is the Life" and toppled back into the arms of his trainers. He had triumphed in a 25.

boor battle against a ferocious piano. William Singer, the referee, tapped Edwin on the shoulder as he fell and announced him the winner. Then 300 music "fans" who crowded the Royal theater on Milwaukee avenue jumped into the orchestra pit and crowded about the victor. Fridman had sustained a few injuries. His bands were badly twisted and his wrists were swollen. Bis eyes wore a far-away look as though focused on a distant feather bed. And

his only answer to the shouts of the fans was a whistling obligato snore. Stanley Basse and Philip Katz, the music slugger’s seconds, were tha first into the pit. They bathed his arms with alcohol and fanned him with towels, just like regular seconds. Meanwhile attaches of the theater were administering to the defeated P. Dufing the battle it lost its top and front covers. And its wires were ted out of tune. Its condition is said to be critical. The battler was not permitted to take both hands from the keys at any Ittme during the struggle, and on two occasions the piano had himgroggy,

none but officers can eat therein. The Initial feed was served at six o’clock Sunday evening. Sixteen uniformed men answered the call. In some mysterious way It became known among the friends of the officers that they sometimes found it difficult to get away from the station for their meals. Straightway contributions pf cooking utensils and provisions began arriving. When a sufficient quantity of both had been received, preparations for the initial

ited his box near a hatrack. Having been released from the chair, he strolled about the room, putting on his collar and necktie the while, and finally said to Miss Mae Lewis, the head artist of the manicure department, that he would like his nails treated. “But,” he said, “I must warn you that I do not give cash tips; 1 give only fresh eggs.” “Eggs!” gasped Miss Lewis. “Surely,” repeated the visitor.

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Dancing Frocks for the Debutante

THREE pretty and simple little frocks adapted to the use of the dancing girl are shown here. They make no attempt at the unusual in style or the intricate in or to be anything but youthful and at tractive.

Anyone who is patriotic enough to be interested in the use of fine cotton fabrics or cotton laces, of which so much is manufactured here in America, may study these gowns and reproduce them in There is a world of beautiful goods in printed cottons to choose from. The plain voiles and marquisettes and figured patterns in the same materials, and the dainty printed cotton nets vie with lovely quaker laces in adaptability to the simpler evening gowns. Already the foremost American designers are finding quaker lace ideal for those gowns made for the young girls’ dancing party. It is altogether practical, for It is an inexpensive lace as filmy as cobweb and as durable as net.

The youngest of the three little maids who seem to be in gay readiftess for the next danqe has on a short, plain skirt of taffeta. Over this a bodice and overdress in flowered voile has inserts of princess lace at the front and bordering the sleeves. The pointed neck is set over a little fichu of folded chiffon. •

A CONVENIENT garment has been evolved for the delinquent fair ones who sleep late and rush through ' a hasty toilet in order to be presentable at the breakfast table. It combines the outlines and certain fear tures of the plain kimono with those of a simple Empire gown. Thus it is as easily slipped on as a kimono and has the quaint grace of the highwaisted Empire dress. Cotton crepe, challie, albatross, nun’s veiling, or other supple and washable fabrics are used for making these morning gowns, with the cotton crepe favored above the others. This is a substantial, attractive washable fabric and does not really require ironing. It is woven in all the light and pretty colors which are used in the Japaneseysllk of which silk kimonos are made, and in both plain and figured patterns. The desighs are copied after those used in the silks. The upper part of this morning dress is cut with straight, moderately wide kimono sleeves, and the regulation "V’-shaped neck. The sleeves are three-quarter length and sometimes finished with a turnback cuff. The waist line is introduced by means of a cord over which tho crepe is shirred.

Housegown for the Morning

Her taller sister wears a draped skirt of soft crepe, folded over at tho front and with a low “baby” waist. Over this a plain short-sleeved bodice and short tunic of quaker lace is worn, confined at the waist with-a twisted velvet girdle. Velvet ribbon is draped on the skirt under the lace tunic in a clever sash arrangement. The sleeves are edged with a narrow fancy cotton edging.

The remaining dress of the three it made of a light-weight satin, with plain underskirt and a tunic set on to a yoke. A plain short waist of the satin is sleeveless. The chic coatee of renaissance lace, made of lace braid wrought into floral patterns with lace stitches, is the dominant feature in this charming gown for the oldest of the three young buds. Lace of this kind is handmade, and except for the difference in the braids used, is much like battenberg lace, which so know how to make for themselves.

The fine cotton crepes qnd voiles, plain or printed, and the filmy cotton laces, not to speak of the silky mercerized cotton fabrics which are to be had in all the light evening colors, offer the most appropriate materials for the young girl’s party gown, and in them the charm of her youth makes itself most strongly felt.

In the ready-made garments an elastio cord is used, an£ for comfort in lounging it is to be commended. The skirt portion is straight and finished with a two-inch hem, and is closed in a seam from a little below the waist line downward. A rose made of ribbon or of the crepe finishes the closing at the front. Snap fasteners are used Instead of hooks and eyes. * A sheer collar of White organdie with narrow hem-stitched hem is finished with a bias tape about the neck. It is basted in the neck of the morning gown. Cnffs to match are worn, basted in the sleeves and turned back over them, as shown in the picture. Similar collar and cuff sets made of net are pretty for the same purpose. Small flower forms In silk floss are embroidered on the sleeves and waist portion of this gown, the floss matching the fabric in color. It is washable, but some of these morning gowns and kimonos of cotton crepe are embroidered in graceful flower sprays in which white cotton floss is used effectively on the colored materials. BlUe,\ pink, light green. lAtender, and rose color are all much used for these dresses.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY

GOOD JOUKES

MORE FUN.

Orville Fargon—Do you believe in long engagements? Miss Flutter —No, I prefer short engagements and many of them.

No Cop Near, Either.

The fastest man I’ve lately seen Owed all speed To gasoline.

One Sent.

Mrs. Fadding (who is distributing flowers among the poor)—ls it possible, my dear, that none of your family was sent away by the Fresh Air Mission? Mrs. Slavin —Are thim th’ bla’-guar-rds that caused me husband to be sint as ay fr thirty days?—Puck.

Hope Not.

They Toil Not "I've noticed one thing about suffragettes.” “And, what is that?” “There is many a one making sweeping gestures who never uses a broom.” —Baltimore Sun.

FORTIFIED.

Mrs. Cunning—l am going to meet my husband this afternoon to select Borne decoration for the drawing room in our new house. Mrs. Gossip—What do you want him with you for? Mrs. Cunning—Well, in case they don’t turn out right I can say it is his fault.

Same Down There.

The mermaid wears a string of pearls; Where ever did she get ’em? We know they’ve lobsters In the deep, And maybe they may pet ,'em.

Pardonable Pride.

“Who started the fight?” asked Mr. Dolan, “What difference does it make?" responded Mr. Doolan. “Startin’ a fight is easy. I’m the fellow that brought it to a finish."

Going Too Far.

"Mrs. Wombat certainly has the shopping fever highly developed.” “How so?” “She looks at black dresses every time her husband has the slightest ailment."

Looking for Business.

“There were 40 automobiles at tho station when I got home.”., "You don’t tell, me! All filled with your friends?” , v "No. They were taxicabs."

Deserved a Reward.

"Daughter, I saw y'ou last night.” "Yes, ma.” "What Induced you to give that young man a kiss?” “Well, he had listened to my singing patiently for an hour.”

A Pretty Deception.

Crawford —So you found a package of old love letters you wrote your wife years ago. What did you do- with them. Crabshaw —Changed the dates and pint them to her while she was away In the country-—Pock.

Temporary.

"Before they were married she loved to dVell on his views.” "And now?*’ "Now she only cares to sit on them I “—Puck.

MOST ANY TIME.

A country road, trees, sky, summer homes, a lake in ~ the distance. A steam railway line crosses the road at right angles. Enter, up the f road, an automobile, well loaded and running at high speed. Enter at the far right an express train. Both automobile and train are rushing toward the crossing. Owner of automobile to chauffeur: “Can you make it?” The chauffeur, speeding up: “Sure I can make it!” He don’t. —Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Subject to Seasickness.

A young fellow was hunting for a position and received an offer of a place as shipping clerk from one of the firms to which be had applied for employment. “I am sorry I can’t accept your kind offer of the position of shipping clerk,” he wrote, “but the fact is, that I am always ill when at sea.” —Nar tlonal Monthly.

PROOF POSITIVE.

She —Is Miss Screecher what would call a high class singer? He —She must be; you can’t understand a single word of what gh« sings. ' .

At twenty hearts are trumps. At thirty diamonds are trumps. At forty clubs are trumps. At eighty spades are trumps.

Water Needed.

Mrs. Bacon —I see this paper saya a glass of water placed in the bottom of a piano will help to prevent the wood warping and keep the. instrument in tune. Mr. Bacon —Well, mother, before Sadie tackles that piano again, for gracious sakes give it a glass of water!

An Expensive Task.

“Here’s a dollar for expenses,” salfi the small candidate. "Well,!’ said his campaign friend, “I’ll do what-I can with it; but it may take a dollar and a quarter to elect a man like you.”

Seashore Occupation

Patience —And is she saving up to go down to the seashore? Patrice —I guess so. She says she hasn’t kissed a man in a month!

Bacon —I see a Pennsylvania man has a wonderful collection of fleas. Egbert—Well, at that, he hasn’t anything on my dog.

Gone, But Not Forgotten.

"Whither away, Dobson?” “I’m going to attend the obsequies over SIO,OOO of my hard-earned money.” “I don’t understand." “The stockholders of a defunct corporation are to hold a meeting.”

Misleading the Public.

*Tve taught my dog a number of smart tricks.” “For instance?” “When I go into a saloon for a drink I make him walk down the street and wait for me in front of a soda water store.”

“What does this piece of statuary represent?”• “Life and Lov6.” “Ahem! Love Beems to have a stranglehold on Life.”

What He Saved For.

“Are you putting away your pennies tor a rainy day, Tommie?” “I am not. There ain’t no ball gamsa on rainy days!”

One on the Driver.

Mrs. Meeks—This paper says tha life of the domestic horse! is about twenty-eight years, while that of tha wild one is'thirty-eight years. Mr. Meeks —Now, dear, you see what happens when one Is being continually driven.

Empty Thespians

“Do actors really feel tha porta the, pisyr “Some of them do. 1 dare say there are times when they don’t have to simulate hunger at a stage meal.”

Man.

He Had Not.

As Ever.