Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1914 — Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CITIES

Most Exclusive Eating House in Houston, Texas r ——- * HOUSTON, TEX.-—Hunger has & new destroyer In an Institution opened in Houston. It is the Police case. Although located in the automobile shed «t the Jail, this is one of the most exclusive eating houses In the city, since

received, preparations for the initial spread were started. This was served, as stated above, Sunday evening. Fortunately for those who dined, an expert cook Is numbered among the Ben 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” 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 full capacity, there were gathered up at the close several baskets full, which were carefully stowed away tn 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 cups. He Is also supposed to keep a lookout for Juicy lamb chops, legs of mutton, kegs 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, hiß uniform always pressed, and never a wrinkle does it show. The other day he had

Ills beat changed. For several months lie has been patrolling along Alameda street, not a prominent place for a handsome officer. An ornament to the city, that was Patrolmaxh Albright until the night he asked to have his bpat changed, and that was because of a goat The goat is named “Bill” and reigns in the 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 dusk of the evening, head up, and airily and skillfully he twirled his <llub. 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 hiß 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 deposited his box near a hatrack. Having

"real, fresh, newly laid eggs. You do not know what a treasure such a thing Ib in New York. I always bring a case of them when I come in from the 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 nniu 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. r

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 26-

hour battle against a ferocious piano. William Singer, the referee, tapped Edwin on the shoulder as be fell and announced him the winner. Then 300 music “fans” who crowded the Boyal theater on Milwaukee avenue lumped Into the orchestra pit and crowded about the victor. Fridman had sustained a few injuries. His hands were badly twisted and his wrists were swollen. His eyes wore a far-away look as though so-

cused on a distant feather bed. And ' his only answer to the shouts of the fans was a whistling obligato snore. Stanley Boise and Philip Katz, the music slugger’s seconds, were the 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 piano. During the battle It lost its top and front covers and its wires were haocked out of tune. Its condition is said to be critical. The battler was not permitted to take both hands from the keys at any «toe during the struggle, and on occasions the piano had m «"•«* — .

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 io get away from the station for their meals. 4 Straightway contributions of cooking utensils and provisions began arriving. When a sufficient quantity of both had been

been released from the chair, he strolled about the room, putting on his collar and necktie the while, and finally eaid 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; _J give only fresh eggs.” “Eggs!” gasped Miss Lewis. “Surely,” repeated the visitor.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

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 composition, or to be anything but youthful and attractive.

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 cottons. 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 readiness for the next dance has s 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 Bleep late and rush through a hasty toilet in order to be presentable at the breakfast table. It combines the outlines and certain features 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 hlghwaisted Empire dress. Cotton crepe, challle, 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 Japanese silk of which silk kimonos are made, and in both plain and figured patterns. The designs 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 la Introduced by means of A cord over which the crepe la shirred.

Housegown for the Morning

Her taller sister wears a draped skirt of soft crepe, folded over at the front and with a low “baby” whist. Over this a plain short-sleeved bodies 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 is 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 many women know how to make for themselves.

The fine cotton crepes and 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 elastlo cord Is used, and 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 or 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. Cuffs 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 1b washable, but some of these morning gowns and kimonos of cotton crepe are embrolfr ered in graceful flower sprays In which white cotton floss Is used effectively on the colored materials. Blue, pink, light green, lavender, and rose color an all much used for these dresses. JULIA BOTTOMLIY.

GOOD JOKES

% . 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 his.speed j To gasollnar

One Sent.

Mre. 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 away 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 v broom.” —Baltimore Sun.

FORTIFIED.

Mrs. Cunning—l am going to- meet my husband this afternoon to select some 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 Mrt 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 hlghfy developed." 1 "How so?" “She looks.at black dresses every time her husband has the slightest ailment.”

Looking for Business.

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

Deserved a Reward.

"Daughter, I saw you last night” "Yps, 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, Crabßhaw —Changed the dates and sent them to her while she was away In the country.—Puck.

Temporary.

"Before they were married she loved to dVell on his views.” .**. -And now?” "Now she only cares to sit on jfhea!”—Fuck.

MOST ANY TIME.

A country i-6ad,. trees, sky, summe# homes, a lake in distance. A steam railway yline crosses the road at right angles. ) Enter, up the*- road, an automobile, well loaded and running at high speed. Enter at the 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.

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 he had applied for employment. “I am sorry I can’t accept your kind offer of the position of shipping clerk,” he wrote, “blit the fact is, that I am always ill when at sea.” —Nar tional Monthly.

She—ls Miss Screecher what yon would call a high class singer? He —She must be; you can’t understand a single word of whfcfc, she sings.

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

Mrs. Bacon —I see this paper says 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!

“Here’s a dollar for expenses,” said 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.”

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

Bacon—l see a Pennsylvania man has a wonderful collection or 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” 310,000 of my hard-earned money.’’ "I don’t understand." “The stockholders of a defunct corporation are to hold a meeting.”

"I’ve 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 Love.” .“Ahem! Love seems to have a stranglehold on Life.”

“Are you putting away your pennies for a rainy day, Tommie?” "1 am not. There ain’t no ball games on rainy days!”

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

"Do actors really feel the parts tbs,, playr “Some of them do. I dare say there are times when they don’t have to simulate hunger At a stags meal.”

Subject to Seasickness.

PROOF POSITIVE.

Man.

Water Needed.

An Expensive Task.

Seashore Occupation.

He Had Not.

Misleading the Public.

As Ever.

What He Saved For.

One on the Driver.

Empty Thespians.