Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 189, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1915 — Page 2

Great “City Beautiful” Movement in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—This city is conducting a remarkable “city beautiful" movement, initiated and encouraged by the city government, but actually carried on by the people generally. Soon after the first appeal, the boys in

many miles. Large corporations and manufacturing plants caught the spirit and expended large sums in improving their properties. Miles of fences necessary at furnaces and railroad yards were whitewashed and painted; weeds were cut and in their place grass was planted; ivy and vines were planted to cover brick walls and ugly buildings. The street railway system co-operated by making its right of way as clean and pretty as possible. Not only were the properties of home owners improved, but the movement spread to the Improvement of vacant lots, which in Birmingham as In other cities, were an eye-sore for years. Permission of the owners was secured to clean up the lots and many of them were transformed and not a few of them turned into playgrounds for the children. George B. Ward, president of the board of city commissioners, says: 'Today there are few houses in Birmingham among the white population in which there is not at least one person actively engaged in the city beautiful movement and doing something to further the work. Among the negro population the city has met with hearty and useful response. The basis of the movement is found in individual endeavor, but assistance is rendered by women’s clubs, professional organizations, Boy Scouts, railroads, manufacturers and corporations." Important emphasis is given the movement as a part of a city governmental function.

Philadelphia Cow That Knew What She Wanted

PHILADELPHIA. —Mounted Policeman William Major was at Harvey avenue and Bay Fiftieth street when he saw a cow standing in the middle of the avenue. Behind her stood fifteen automobiles filled with Coney Island

goers. There is no record that the cow was doing anything but just standing and looking. None of the conversation addressed to the cow by men autoists was preserved by the police, but it was said to be in a language no cow can be blamed for not understanding. After the cow had refused to be pulled or pushed by the motorists, Major showed her his badge and asked her to move on. She tried to lap him behind the ear, but that Is

all the moving she did. Then a woman who had been watching from a big, dust-covered touring car bearing a Connecticut license number, said suddenly: “Why, I know what the poor creature wants. Won’t someone please get. me a pail?” _ Well, to make a long story short, a pall was brought antr the woman, who Major said later wore diamonds and most expensive summery garments, sat down on the curb beside the cow. She sat there twenty minutes, according to-MaJor, and the longer she sat the fuller of milk waxed the pail and the more cheerful grew the cow. Both the cow and the woman were smilling, it was said, when those twenty minutes had elapsed, and the cow gratefully moved aside and let the waiting automobilists start again on their way—after they had cheered the woman from the Connecticut automobile.

Gotham’s Costliest Apartments, $25,000 a Year

NEW YORK. —The high water mark in rentals in New York is reached by a suite of apartments in a Fifth avenue building that rents for $25,000 a year. To explain how an apartment can be made worth such a sum, it may

with floor of marble, but walls paneled to the ceiling with English oak. Beyond the vestibule is a conservatory 25 by ,34 feet in size. At the front of the house are living room, dining room and billiard room, with fireplaces in the first and last named. The dining room is a perfect example of the seventeenth century Adam rooms. The wall are solid paneled with five-ply veneer wood to prevent warping or splitting. The walls are painted with nine coats of paint as carefully as the work of finishing an automobile body is done. From a private hall leading from the vestibule one enters the sleeping rooms. Most of these have private baths; all of them have closets, and In the wall of each closet is built a jewel safe. Every bit of hardware in the apartment is gold plated. All radiators are concealed instde the paneled sections below the windows, the heat escaping through grated openings.

Chickens Are Honor Guard for Pittsburgh Man

PITTSBURGH, PA — A. flock of fine Plymouth Rock chickens, headed by their big barred lord, march from their yard every evening to meet their owner, J. L. Armstrong, a railroad conductor, when his train on the Wabash

comes into Rock station, a suburb of this city. They then escort Armstrong to his home, the big rooster leading the procession, which marches by the side of their owner In single file. Dozens of people, attracted by the remarkable intelligence of the Plymouth Rocks, watched one night to discover how the feathered tribe knew when it was time for their master »o appear. At six o’clock an earsplitting whistle sounded on the rail-

road. The big cock threw up his head, while the hens stood at attention. After listening a moment, the cock contentedly began scratching again. At 6:18 o’clock another long-drawn siren sent its noise down the valley. This time the cock quickly marshaled his hens about him, wended his way to the depot, met Armstrong with fluttering wings and cries of delight and proudly hiTTI hOYTIQ *— Armstrong says: **l believe In the Darwinian theory and I know chick

IN THE CITIES

all parts of the city were cleaning, planting and caring for the trees and flowers and hedges. “From the individual efforts of the boys the work was taken up in an organized way by the Boy Scouts. One of these companies was instrumental in calling to Birmingham Warren H. Manning, the well-known landscape architect, and as a result of his visit he was retained to draw plans for the civic improvement development of Birmingham and the country surrounding It for

be said that the building is located on the most costly land available for such houses and that it contains every known device to render life safe and comfortable. There are two passenger elevators to serve the tenants and these are a solid case of metal lined with French walnut exquisite in grain and finish. Stepping from the elevator one finds himself in an outer corridor or hall, from which he enters a vestibule

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND

Sailors Upon the Sea of Summer Style

Venturing upon the becalmed sea of summer fashions these three sailors went sailing from the safe harbor of the salons where such wonderful craft are made. They are the “something new,” which we could hardly expect, and the something beautiful, for which we hoped, in headwear. The wide-brimmed hat in black malines overlaid with lace has a small crown and Is reported as a forerunner of this particular type for fall. The brim is fiat as well as wide, and gives the hat character, while the crown is negligible—just a crown that fits the head —and nothing more. Lace and folded bands of satin ribbon adorn it, and at the front an odd half-wheel of goura feathers seems exactly the right ornament In the right place. Just below, a white felt sailor, with brim less wide and curving slightly upward demonstrates the perennial style of the French idea in sailors. A bow of black velvet ribbon is set below the back brim and, for decoration, transparent oak leaves of black chiffon are laid flat to the brim and a double row of round pearl beads is set against the crown. A combination of black straw braid, of the shiny sort, and heavy white linen makes up the third of these smart hats. Its brim is the narrowest of the three and its crown the most ambitious as to size and trimming. Even at that, it is simply trimmed with a small pair of outspread wings in black, mounted flat against the brim, and a row of crocheted balls

Only one entirely new coiffure has attracted a widespread attention this season, and that is the “Bobby,” in which the hair appears to be bobbed off at the sides, as children wear it But other pretty arrangements merit the approval that has been accorded them. Two becoming and neat-look-ing coiffures are shown here, suited to those women who like simple styles and the well-groomed look that belongs to carefully waved hair. At the left is a coiffure which is an inspiration of the “Bobby.” The hair is parted at the middle and waved. A little fringe across the forehead is curled slightly, and the part made as Inconspicuous as possible by lifting the hair at each side so that It lies evenly but loosely on the head. It is pulled forward in front of the ears and lies on the cheek in a wave. It is arranged in three flat coils across the back, and a fine hair net preserves its neat appearance. Hair nets should be drawn very lightly over the coiffure and pinned with Invisible hairpins in many places. They are not noticed when put on in the right way, but usually they flatten the hair by being drawn too tightly over it. At th* right a waved coiffure is shown parted at the side. The back hair is arranged in a figure “8” and an ornamented comb is thrust into the coil. The comb is of tortoise shell! (or an imitation shell), set with small rhinestones.

Coiffures That Merit Approval

set about the crown where the linen and the braid are joined. As to the success of these late comers among sailors there is 'no question; fitness for midsummer wear is written all over them and to each belongs originality and beauty.

Organdie Over Silk.

Flowered organdies are back in fashion for summer frocks. Lovely effects may be obtained by mounting the flowered organdie over thin silk. The silk need not necessarily match the tint of the flowers; for instance a lavender flowered organdie is mounted over pale pink pussy-willow silk; a rose flowered organdie is mounted over faint lilac and so on. Black velvet ribbon sashes are much fancied with these pretty costumes, and the sharp note of black seems to make the soft colors of the organdie all the softer and more dainty.

Cape Clasps.

There are some decidedly tempting cape clasps for sale this summer — things the jewelers have provided in response to the fashions for capes. They are now used chiefly for evening, a time when the cape or capellke coat Is much used. Sometimes the clasp consists of a single big stone dangling by a chain from a small, dull metal clamp. Sometimes the clasp is much like the old-fash-ioned belt buckle, or chased metal, enamel, or metal set with stones.

There are many varieties of fashionable combs and pins. They are made in the tortoise-shell colors and in semitransparent gray, amber, and black. There are a few in opaque white. Besides rhinestones they are to be had set with inock jewels in amethyst, emerald and'ruby colorings. One of the most attractive decorations of all is the narrow velvet band about the forehead called the “Castle" band, which began its career as the Cleopatra, but found its name changed afterward to that of a modern celebrity.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

A Clear Skin.

Good health is the only lasting prescription for a good skin. Cosmetics and lotions will do no good if the real trouble is lack of exercise or indiscretion in eating. Indigestion is the cause of many pimply skins and sluggish dispositions. Your stomach and its health will reflect on your beauty. Many girls lunch daily on a dish of ice cream or some candy. A sallow, muddy complexion is the inevitable result. You should make every meal as substantial as possible, and do not eat between meals. I Women who form the habit of getting up late, then rushing off without any breakfast, or none to speak of, will soon show the results of this In their faces. The midday meal need not be heavy—a salad, a pattie, a light dessert, a glass of milk is enough.

GOOD JOKES.

CHOICE OF TWO EVILS. "Is there nothing you can do to make that baby of yours stop crying?” asked the wrathy neighbor. "Yes, there is,” replied Mr. Newdal. “Then, for the love of Mike, why don’t you do it?” “Because he wants his mother and she’s making a speech this afternoon before the Mothers* club on social welfare. If I were to interrupt her now by a telephone call I would have to take the consequences.”

Real Unkind.

“John, dear,” said Mrs. Newed, "I’m afraid I forgot something in making this pound-cake. Do you notice anything wrong about it?” "Well,” replied the man who had promised to love, honor and obey and pay the freight, “if you had added a handle It would have been easier to pound with.”

Other Changes.

"Aw, I was greatly disappointed in the Indians.” "How so?” “I wanted to sit down with them and smoke the pipe of peace.” “Well?” “Aw, they passed around a package of cigarettes."

Seeing Her Lawyer.

"This client of mine is modest in her demands.” "What does she want?" “Wants me to gfet—h6r a partial divorce with the custody of about $300,000.”

SURE REMEDY.

Wise —There is only one way to keep from being jealous when you get married. Green —How? Wise —Marry an ugly girl.

Strange Sights.

A small boy to a movie went; Said he: "My money was well spent; I eaw an elephant spank a flea, Also a rabbit climb a tree.”

Repartee.

“There were plenty of other men who wanted to marry me.” “Yes; and not one of the ungrateful hounds has been around to even so much as thank me.”

Contrariwise.

“That bad orator certainly went contrary to his intentions.” “How so?”

“He murdered a good speech while trying to deliver IL"

Poor Painter.

Marcella —Isn’t it awful the way that Indian paints his face? Waverly—l should say so. He should visit some of our society ladies and take lessons in real art

Mutual Admiration.

"Jobson’s wife thinks he is a wonderfully smart man.” “Yes, and it works out all right. She thinks he’s wonderfully smart and he thinks she must be smart to realize how smart he is. So they get along splendidly.”

The Logic of IL

Father —And did you tell this reporter that your engagement to the Count de Bonnie is off? Daughter—Certainly. You are in this “Made in the U. S. A.” movement, and we must be consistent. I want an American husband! —Judge.

In Old Mexico.

"She is the daughter of the revolution," they explained. "Rather of a breach of the peace," retorted the man who had been in Europe and had seen real disturbances.

A Common Need.

"We must have an organ to support us,” said the practical politician. "Just what I was saying to my monkey," observed the itinerant musician.

Marital Views.

"Sometimes,” confided Mrs. Longwed to her intimate friend, "I think my husband is the patientest, gentlest, best-natured soul that ever lived, and sometimes I think it's mere laziness.” —Christian Register.

Suggesting the Woods.

A Milwaukee paper describes a singer of the fair sex as hav-. Ing “hazel eyes, cherry lips, a willowy form and a voice of brilliant timbre." Evidently from the lumber re-

80 MEAN OF HIM.

The Bride (after the elopement)— Oh! my! Here’s a telephone from papal The Groom (anxiously)—What does he say? What does he say? The Bride —Don’t come home and all will be forgiven.

An Adverse Estimate.

The art they call “Futurist.” It proved a mystery vast, With no symptoms of a future. But with an awful past.

A. Musical Feud.

“How do you like your new flat?” “All right, except that a fellow across the hall is learning to play the cornet.” “You ought to get a trombone." “I did; that’s why he got the cornet." •

A Ragtime Yell.

‘T don’t know whether to consider this as a piece of asininity or a deliberate insult.” “How now?” “The class of 1916 of Hawhaw university asks permission to use my latest song as a class yell."—Judge.

Experimental Suggestion.

Mr. Harduppe—Let us hang a piece of suet out in the yard and see If it will attract the birds. Mrs. Harduppe—Rather let us hang it near a grocery store and see if It will not attract the other ingredients of a plum pudding.—Judge.

"Hey,” yelled the man in room 605 through the phone. “Well?” asked the busy hotel clerk. “If the woman In the next room la singing, move me to the fifteenth floor; if she’s moaning, send a doctor up at once.”

“Sir,” began the unlaundered hobo as he paused in front of a pedestrian, “I have seen better days, and—" “Yes, I suppose you have,” interrupted the other, “but you needn’t blame me for it. I’m not the weather man.”

How He Guessed.

“How did you ever guess that roses are my favorite flowers?” she exclaimed. "It was easy," he replied. '1 inquired the prices, and found that roses are the most expensive.”

Waiting for the Day.

“What makes you keep going to hear that great exhorter? Aren’t you converted yet?” “Yes. But I want to be on hand when he gets ready to give all his wealth away to the poor.”

TOO LONG A CHANCE.

Della—Did you ask papa for my hand last night? Dick —I didn’t get a chance to ask him. Della—You didn’t? Dick—No; he was sitting between me and the hallway.

Cause and Effect

“The fellow who just went out seems to be a rather smooth salesman." “I shouldn’t wonder." "What was he selling?” "Lubricating oils.”

Great Drawback.

Maggie—l wouldn’t marry one o’ them Scotties, not for a fortune. Aggie—Why? Maggie—’Cos look at the trouble you’d ’ave to keep ’is knees polished!” —Cartoon.

First Aid.

Not Guilty.