Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1915 — Page 2

HAPPENINGS in the CITIES

Lives as a Hermit in Fashionable Neighborhood

OMAHA, NEB.—Jut across the slier north of Dodge street and east ol Thirty-fifth street Is a humble little cottage in which Theodore Harden|yir»r lives alone. For one score years this venerable German has maintained a residence at. this location

reads bis German papers, smokes his pipe, takes a walk every morning, has triends, cooks his own meals and expects to live to be one hundred years old. gome years ago the squatters were ordered from this tract, but this old man declined to move without first making an effort to stay. He bad grown used to the little habitat which he fashioned with his own hands. Dr. G. L. Killer became Interested in the man and arranged to allow him to stay as long as he lived. He pays no taxes and is sure of his home until the final summons shall come. ) lfr. Hardenbecker makes picture frames for He has built up a nice little business, enough to supply his few wants. He never worries and he takes a keen interest in affairs, considering his years. He believes in the old saying, "Early to/bed and early to rise, makes a healthy, wealthy and wise.” He says he is healthy and wise and even wealthy, because he has all he really needs. He retires at 9:30 o’clock and gets up at midnight for a soothing pipe of tobacco. After his midnight communion with Lady Nicotine he goes back to sleep and is up again at six o’clock. He seldom misses a morning walk. He does all of his own housework except the laundry, which he sends out He has no kin in this country. His wife died a few years ago. He has a daughter in Germany and the other afternoon he said that this daughter has four sons in the European war. This same daughter has seven girls.

New York Has Youngest Police Force in World

NEW YORK. —There is a unique organisation in the lower East side called the Junior Police. They are more than three hundred strong, and behind the organisation is every uniformed man of the precinct' With the cit] gov-

ernment In all Its power and majesty winning up |n the background. Some authority, as will doubtless he conceded. It Is the youngest police force In the world, Individually speaking, this band of enthusiastic youngsters. And it’s getting results. For Instance, the regular police say that since the Inauguration of the venture street bonfires have been reduced in the district 98 per cent, complaints of disorderly street gatherings have been cut to less than half, street cleaning has

been lightened, garbage cans kept in order, juvenile cigarrette smoking made unpopular and a Juvenile millennium all hut inaugurated. The boy “policemen” go on patrol duty on the heats assigned to them immediately after leaving school, and pound the pavements for “sessions” varying from one to two hours a day. They keep a sharp lookout for obstructed fire escapes on the different buildings, inspect the garbage cans, make notes of the condition of the sidewalk, keep pushcart men in line, and, in fact, do pretty much the same things that a regular policeman is expected to do in the performance of his duty. Any infringement of the rules of the force, which are largely paraphrased from the most commonly violated ordinances of the city, are called to the attention of those responsible for them, and If remedial steps aro not forthcoming the matter is reported to the regular police and a regular sent out to force compliance. The merchants and most of the other residents of the precinct have learned that a boy polipeman is not to be trifled with on matters conflicting with the laws of the city, and a simple request is usually enough to bring about the desired change. As a result the precinct Is cleaner now that it has been for years, lawlessness is on the wane, and the work of the regular police reduced to a minimum.

High Benches Develop “Swingitis,” New Malady

DETROIT, MICH. —An innovation of a labor-saving device in the circuit coart rooms lias developed a new disease, “swingitis,” and court attaches fear an epidemic of nervous prostration. It all came about when the janitors complainec about the difficulty

swaying in unconscious rhythm and the scraping of soles on the marble floor soon proved distracting to his honor, the jury, and the occupant of the witness stand. The genial face of Judge Mandell acquired lines of flare. The Jury fidgeted. Clerk Jack Seeley frowned over his spectacles. Here is a pursy fat man who “sits tight” as long as he can stand it, then he grunts and stands up against the wall in disgust. There you see a woman who swings a while, then looks around to see whom she may blame for her unrest of mind and feet. From a quiet, peaceable court Judge Mandell’s room has developed into a haunt for nervous, fidgety, and worried individuals. When jurors are called Into *j»i« court during the empaneling of a jury there is an obvious tendency for short men to hang back at the door or to make a rush for the few chairs in the room. It is the long-legged man's paradise, however. Those who have experienced the first symptoms of “swingitis” in Judge Mandell’s court are considering a strenuous protest to the auditors.

Makes a Long Prayer, Then Fights the Police

HAVERHILL, MAgg —Police officers armed with a warrant for his arrest stood over William Patrawicx at his home on Crown place the other day, waiting for him to finish his prayers. He prayed so long and fervently that

the officers decided to find out what he was praying about an«j an interpreter told them that he was asking forgiveness for stabbing Mary Zakanska at a birthday celebration the night before. The interpreter listened to the long prayer and told the officers that Petra wics was saying that he had not „ meant to stab the woman, but he had been clnmsy and wanted to be forgiven tor his clumsiness. When Petra wicz was finally ar-

|rcitci j jjg protested he couldn't leave home "because he had other prayJIfM oiler bat be was told to ready for a trip to the police station •Then be ebanged from the praying supplicant to the enraged fighter and wave battle to Inspector Hussey and Reserve Officer Murphy all tte way U> ii h«*iinnarterß i * . * 90 The celebration, at which It is alleged the Zakaraska woman was slashed _rflh petrawicE* ***** was one in which the entire Crown jteee participated and was followed by a general affray. -. .... ' •... ' . - ~ ... v’

and ho is the last of a colony of squatters who settled on a tract of land which was owned by Dr. G. L. Miller. Surrounded on every hand by comfortable and commodious homes, he enjoys life in the three small rooms which he calls home, sweet home. He Is a striking example of the verity of the statement that happiness may be found in the most humble of places. Mr. Hardenhecker is eighty-five years of age and happy,

in cleaning undei the court benches. The auditors authorized the carpenters to place castors under the benches, so that they could be moved at will. Then short-legged jurors and witnesses. began to notice that they were “up in the air.” When they sat squarely on the benches their foet Zeppelined aimlessly back and forth in a vain attempt to reach terra Anna. The sight of many bodies

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

Successful Hats, New and Beautiful

Par removed from simplicity and rejoicing in picturesque lines and materials are the fashion tendencies that predominate in millinery. Flowers and fruits, ostrich plumes and. ribbons in every variety, are assembled and shown on hats large and small. The new millinery modes are charming and in variety they are fairly bewildering. But however much we are distracted by the great number of styles, of one thing we cannot fail to be assured. There is little room or place in them for plain, meagerly trimmed hats. The most noticeable thing in the displays for spring is, in fact, the number of models which appear to have come from designers who dare to be independent of each other. But they all seem to be fairly reveling in the wealth of materials at hand, and are making prodigal use of them. Three beautiful hats are shown here that illustrate very clearly the vogue of picturesque millinery. At the center ip a large hat of black horsehair

Forecasting Fashionable Separate Coats

Now that Fashion allows us to choose between the coat suit and the frock with separate coat, the separate coat is a matter that must be seriously considered. Hardly any wardrobe but must possess two separate coats of some kind. One of them will take the place of the salt coat, while the .other, according to the needs of its owner, will be chosen for dress occasions for which the suit coat is not quite elaborate enough, or for hard wear where the suit coat does not fit in. Among the smartest models in the. separate coat are those of light-col-ored covert cloth with flaring skirts, trimmed with machine stitching and buttons covered with the cloth. These are wont with pretty frocks of broadcloth and soft blouse* with convertible collars. A little furbishing up with flower-trimmed millinery and corsage bouquet brings a toilette, in-

braid. The supporting wires,in the brim and crown axe outlined with narrow velvet folds. A narrow velvet-cov-ered bandeau rests on the hair with a small bow of black velvet ribbon nestling against it at the side. Little bouquets of pink roses and deep blue for-get-me-nots are set about the crown. A hat of sand-colored hemp braid and satin is shown at the left, with bow and hanging ends of velvet ribbon at the back and a wreath of bright flowers and foliage about the crown. This is one of those shapes inspired by the poke bonnet. The third hat has a braid brim and a soft crown of crepe georgette in a pale green. The side crown is covered with a rich wreath made of grapes in green and soft rod, with a silk rose, in the natural rose color, set in its foliage near the front There is a pretty ribbon bow of the color ,of the darker grapes which is posed on the crown and brim at the left back.

eluding the covert coat, up to the grade of a visiting or matinee toilette. To the busy woman who must start out in a day of varied demands with no time for changing gowns the separate coat is nothing short of an inspiration. The coat of bronse moire pictured here will not answer all the purposes of the cloth coat, hut it will he found immensely useful. With nice attention to other details of the toilette it may be used for the dressiest wear. As pictured with a wallring skirt and tailored hat it adapts itself to the promenade perfectly. Some of the separate coats are belted, others begin to flare from the level of the shoulders, and still others widen from the neck down. Nearly all pf them are moderately long, and those In the quieter colors arc often brilliantly lined. •:?

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

GATHERED SMILES

IN THE WAR ZONE.

First War Correspondent—l wish I Was back in the United States. Second War Correspondent—Why? First War Correspondent—Then I could find out what this blamed war is all about

True Gratitude.

God bless the simple citizen Who Isn't hard to please And for a square meal now and then Gives thanks upon his knees.

His Type.

‘The writer you introduced to me was very stooped and awkward. And he has such a poor carriage.” "Of course. He’s nothing bnt a hack."

No Inferior Place.

“Did you select your son’s college for its curriculum, Mrs. Comeup?” “Of course, we did. The boy’s always been accustomed to the best kind of a one at home.”

It’s a Hurry Call, Officerl.

Boozywooz Nature must have picked the camel for a sure winner. . Blinky wink—What’s the reply? Boozywooz —Because that Is the only animal she backed up.

Mermaids Plentiful.

Bill—lt has been estimated that every square mile of the ocean is inhabited by 120,000,000 living beings. Jill —Then, of course, there must be a lot of mermaids in the bunch.

Dressy Collegians.

Patience —An automobile repair course has been added, to the curriculum of an lowa agricultural college. Patrice —Now In speaking of college togs don’t forget the overalls.

Legal Talk.

“That fellow must be a “Are you a: reader of character?” “No,” said the waiter, “but when I asked him to repeat his order he said a ham sandwich as aforesaid.”

Collectors.

“Of course we must have a. watchdog of the treasury.” “Not yet. What we want is a few good shepherd dogs to chase the funds in.”

Raising It.

“Why do you go so fast when you take that prospective customer out in your machine?” “Because he wants speed, and I'm out for the dust.”

Sure Proof.

"Mr. Smith, to whom you were talking so much, is a married man.” “Oh, I know that” "How did yon know it?”, “By the way he listened.”

EXCELLENT LUCK.

The Hunter—l caw n’t imagine what’s the matter With me today. I haven't had a bit of lack. The Old Settler—Yes, ye hev, young fellow, ye just missed me by about sir feet a few minutes ago.

Taking No Chances.

Jack —The ring doesn’t seem to fit very well, Alice. Hadn’t 1 better take tt back and have it made smaller? Alice—No, Jack; an engagement ring is an engagement ring, even If I had to wear it around my neck.

Know Him?

Howell —What sort of. a fellow is he? Powell —He can make two lemons grow where only ow pev beforehand you are not looking.—Judge.

THE LOAFING ROOM. It was a busy day. with night approaching. She floated into the literary room like a vision. She lingered like a nightmare. When at last she departed, leaving the delayed book reviewer hesitating between tears and spartan fortitude, she smiled sweetly: “You have so many books to read, don’t you. How nice to do nothing but read hooks all day and then write about them. You must pardon me if I’ve kept you talking too long, but it does seem so fascinating to find someone in a newspaper office who doesn’t have to work!”

Wise Move.

“Do you mean to tell me you are running away from & man half your size?” “Of course, I’m not running away. I am merely effecting a strategic retreat”

Smart Set Comparisons.

“Why should you regard yourself a* her social superior? Her family is as distinguished as yours?” “Yes, but my alimony is much larger.”

Fatal to Bachelorhood.

Tie—Do you think kissing is as dangerous as the doctors say? She—Well, it has certainly put an end to a good many bachelors, at any rate.

Dissatisfied.

Small Daughter—Dad, did the doctor bring my little Bister? Dad—Yes, dear. Small Daughter—Dad, would you mind trying another doctor next timet

WAY TO KEEP OUT OF JAIL.

The Candidate —My friends, what la the price of liberty? One of His Hearers —One of the prices is honesty.

Mechanical Aid.

A statesman works too hard by half. His life is awful flusterin’. Why can’t he hire a foneygraf To do his filibusterin’?

Gashed.

First Chauffeur —Who was that feller you ran ever? Second Ditto —I guess it must o’ been th’ glass eater at the vodyvilie theater. Look at that tire!

Qualifications.

Caller —Pardon me, sir, but is there another artist in this building? Arist —There is not. There is, however, a man on the fourth floor who paints.

Paradoxical Proposition.

"Do you use the world ‘politics’ as singular or plural?” asked the person who is always wanting to know something. “That has always puzzled me,” replied Senator Sorghum. "There ia nothing more singular than some of the pluralities that politics develops.”

Two Methods.

"I buy my wife everything she wants. How about you?” "I keep mine wanting a few things, just to be sure that her interest in me is maintained.”

A Practical Girt.

"Hello Jacqueline! Knitting socks for the Belgians?” “No, you stupid. I’m knitting a muffler for father, who’s in a position to reciprocate.” -*

Not a Promising Menu.

Traveler (in southern hotel) —Can I get anything to eat here? Sambo —Yes, Bah. Traveler —Such as what? V ; Sambo —Such as it is, salt. _ , - ■»■, - v’ r-., -* -■

A Cass of Sex.

Mrs. Henpeck—ls there any difference, Theodore, do you know, between a fort and a fortress? Mr. Henpeck—l should imagine a fortress, my love, would be harder to silence. '

Modern Superciliousness. <

“My ancestors came over in the Mayflower." “Yes?” rejoined Mrs. Curnrox. "! understand the fare was quite low. But the boat must have been terribly overawkeuKail _■ ”* --v , crowaea