Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 214, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1915 — Page 2

New York City Trying to Lure Back Its Birds NEW YORK. —As the inaugural move of a widespread campaign for luring back the little songbirds so rapidly disappearing from the parks and suburbs of the city, the New York Zoological society has established an

man, the growing congestion of the outspreading city and the recently improved methods of forestry conservatism are given as the chief reasons for the state of affairs in this respect. The application of modern forestry methods, the assistant curator writes, has so trimmed the branches of the old orchards and so carefully removed all dead or decayed forest trees and insect-harboring undergrowth “that many of our useful birds are hard pressed Indeed to find a cranny in which to deposit their eggs or cover in wtych to. search for food.” Among the other shelters of the park exhibit is one of the portable class, consisting of a small car provided with small wheels which travel on a wire strung from a window to some convenient point, and another equipped with an automatic feeder of the hopper type now used by poultrymen. Mr. Crandall says that suet holders furnish the simplest and probably the best method for feeding insectivorous birds, such as woodpeckers and nuthatches.

Cupid Must Keep Regular Hours in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS. —Russell Jewett, bachelor and marriage license clerk for Marion county, has thrown down the gauntlet to D. Cupid. Jewett is the man who asks prospective brides and grooms whether they are white or

black, how their grandfathers wore their beards, what sort of knots grandmothers used to fasten their apron strings and numerous other questions almost as sensible that are required by laws of the commonwealth. If no legal hindrance exists and the applicants have the necessary |2.50 Jewett grants licenses —dozens, scores, reams of them dally—for seven days a week. That's what makes him sore—the seven-days-a-week shift. According to custom and prece-

dent, Jewett is entitled to a day and a half off each week. The clerk’s office is supposed to close each Saturday at noon and to remain closed till Monday. Marriage license seekers are supposed either to get their permits before Saturday noon or wait till Monday. But they don’t, and —ah, there’s the rub! They call on him at any time they are ready, office hours be hanged. If he’s in bed, what's the difference? Couples will wait till he dresses and comes downtown —early in the evening, in the middle of the night, or early in the morning—it doesn’t make any difference to persons bent on getting married. In fact, it’s a lark —for them. Now Jewett has come out flat-footed and balked. He asseverates and declares that hereafter her’ll refuse under any condition or circumstances to come to the office out of hours to issue a marriage license. And so, if there's a shooting in his neighborhood, it may be D. Cupid out for Jewett'B scalp, since his heart seems invulnerable.

This Philadelphia Father Has Some Household

PHILADELPHIA. —The father of seven-year-old Pamine Veluccl is not a lightning calculator and he offered his lack of education as an excuse the other night for pot knowing that little Pamine was missing from his homo,

to go around and tell the family that Pamine was found. When a policeman went into the house and gave this information, the elder Velucci said it was not his child that was found, because, indeed, no child of his was missing Whereupon the police were much puzzled and there was considerable tele phoning and questioning of young Pamine, whose story, however, remained unshaken. Two hours later the father of Pamine came into the station house. He humbly begged the pardon of the police'agents. He was most sorry he had made a mistake when the officer had called. Since then he had made the count He had totaled up the children of the house —the eleven in one family, the ten in another and the sixteen in his own brood and, after much calculation, it was discovered that, in solemn truth, one was missing. So little Pamine was brought home by the police and joined the other thirtysix persons in his house.

Pittsburgh Treaters Have Evolved Novel Plan

PITTSBURGH. —“Gimme a pair of black silk sox." r “Have these on me. Bill." “No, Joe; you bought the last time. Yon take a pair on me."

“Well, I forgot; but if Ido I’m going tn buy collar buttons for the bunch. Don't try to put anything over on me." Four or five members of the East Liberty Treating club, it might be explained, were lined up in front of the counter of a men’s furnishing store. There are fifteen members of the club, all of whom several months ago decided to cut out the allurement of the saloon. They chose the furnishing stores of the big East Liberty district as being the most useful avenue

by which to show their good fellowship and at the same time keep away from the useless expenditure for alcoholic drinks. Three or four other members of the club sidled up to the furnishings counter. "Now,” said one, "let’s have a necktie all around.” The proprietor looked pleased. "The next treat is mine, boys,” he said. And without further ado he tossed out five very attractive tie fasteners. "Don’t you think w*’ve had enough?” asked a husky youth with a pair of fine blue eyes. "Well, I don’t know,” said another member of the party. "Wd might stand a round of collars." And the proprietor brought them out Instantly—all shapes and sizes. The youth who h>o ordered planked down the money. "Now,” he said .“let’s go home to dinner and tell the folks that ,wo have treated all around.” And the East Liberty Treating club soberly marched out.

IN THE CITIES

exhibit of nesting and feeding boxes In the Zoological park, with signboards and labels advising the bird lover where each model may be obtained and what birds are most likely to be attracted by It Lee S. Crandall, assistant curator of birds of the society, in a bulletin makes it plain that if some remedial action is not taken in the near future the songbird is going to forsake New York, probably never to return. Persecution of the feathered songsters by

729 Kimball street. It takes time for Mr. Veluccl to count. How, indeed, may the father of sixteen children know when one is not home without taking the census? Policeman Kain found little Pamine at Fifty-second and Market street, far away from home. He took the little fellow out to the Twentyninth street police district, and the lad told where his home was. Hopse Sergeant Abrams telephoned down to the Thirty-third district, telling them

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER. IND.

Trim and Graceful Tailormade

Trim and plain and graceful, one of the new fall suits, of plain-faced cloth, presents all of the characteristics that have placed American "tallormades” at the head of their class. The skirt is moderately wide and plain, finished at the bottom with a three-inch hem. It hangs plain at the front and back and achieves a moderate flare by means of three deep plaits at each side. The coat is semifitting and laps over at the front, buttoning a little to the left of the center, with smart composition buttons banded with white enamel. The sleeves are long, plain coat shape, rather close fitting and finished without cuffs. But they are decorated with three buttons, set some distance apart. It will be noticed that they curve outward at the hand a little and extend partly over

In the realm of neckwear few nov elties in ruffs and boas for outdoors have appeared. It is a bit too early for the entrance of important novelties as yet. The ostrich boa continues a favorite in white, white and black combinations, or white with other colors. A premonition of fall appears in its greater length and thickness. Boas of ostrich feathers will divide honors with neckpieces of white fox, and other furs that look like it, during between-season period. The days of the ruff of malines or net or chiffon must pass with those of midsummer, but ostricn and white fur neckpieces may be relied upon for use all through the winter as well as the fall season. But even more attention is promised to the dressing of the neck for indoors this fall than was given it this summer. Sheer white organdie, and handkerchief linen play an important part in fashioning the collars shown in the new crepe blouses. These

In the Realm of Neckwear

it, a new touch that it is worth while to consider. The collar is finished with an inlay of silk and is cut rather high at the back. It fits snugly for a turnover and may be brought very close up about the neck. Flaps at each side, fastened down with a single button, simulate small pockets on the body of the coat. Patch pockets are set ori at each side of the coat’s skirt and are finished with a flap and buttons also. A narrow stltched-down belt of the fabric extends part way about the waist line. It terminates at each side of the front in a point and a button. Machine stitching, done in the most workmanlike manner, is a part of the excellence of this trim coat. Taken altogether the suit is admirable and the model suited to women of all ages.

collars are nearly all high and made in turnover and wing effects. Fine plaitings of organdie are used for the always becoming and elegant looking jabots that finish some of them. The collars fit close about the neck, but are eased at the front by a small "V” or square opening, or the introduction of up-standing plaits. The opening at the front is growing smaller, and in many collars it is ignored altogether. A collar which fits like a flaring cuff, fastens at the back and promises well as a style to be worn with tailored hats. Collars moderately high with small wings at the front are set on tc plaited organdie that ripples about the neck and redeems the mannish cravat and collar from its severity. In outer garments some very new collars are extremely high and lined with fur. They are usually decorated with braid and look very chic and most comfortable tor cold weather, JULIA BOTTOM LEY. .

GOOD JOKES

DIPLOMATIC ENCOURAGEMENT. “Hare a cigar.” said the young man as he handed out a fine perfecto. / “Thank you.” said the older one. “I was about to ask for your daughter’s hand.” continued the benefactor. offering a light “Oh, Indeed," smiled the father, between puffs. "But I learn she has given her hand to another.” "Oh, well." said the diplomatic parent enjoying the fine aroma of his gift “you know she has two hands."

Safety First

The Actor—l am playing the hero who has returned a millionaire from the gold fields.” The Washerlady—Then you’ll pays me In advance for your laundry. I lost 50 cents through the Count of Monte Christo; the Silver King owes me a dollar, and Monte Brewster is <7 cents in my debt

Quite Altltudinous.

“I know an astronomer who has the highest ambition of any man I ever heard of.” “What is It?” "He wants to signal to Mars.".

WILLFUL GIRL.

Grace —Really, mother, you seem cross this morning. Mother (sternly)—How often have I told you not to let that young man kiss you? Grace—l don’t know, mother, but certainly not as often as he has kissed me.

Encouraging Sociability.

“Your boy Josh knows the scientific designations of all the insects that attack crops.” “Yes,” replied Farmer Corntossel; “but I don’t believe it does much good. I ain’t sure that callin’ ’em by their right names doesn’t make ’em want to hang around an’ git more familiar than ever.”

Going Too Far.

"Are the prisoners well treated here?" asked the visitor. “Oh, yes,” answered the warden. “They have vaudeville shows, moving pictures and baseball games. We had to call a halt, though." ” “What was the trouble?” "Some of them wanted to organize an outing club."

Lost Somewhere.

"Dat’s de way Ah got mah start,” remarked a gorgeously attired colored man who was critically watching a former colaborer digging a ditch and perspiring freely in the hot sun. "Maybe ’tis,” replied the other, without raising his eyes; “but what did you do with it?" —Judge.

Not Much.

“You owe me a very large bill now,” said the physician, reaching for his hat. “I know it. Doctor,” said the patient. "This is the last time I’ll attend you.” "Oh, Doctor, you don’t mean to say I’m going to die!”

Depth of Meanness.

Burton —Mean man, isn’t he? Robinson —Mean? He’s capable of going into a barber shop for a shave and then getting his hair cut just to keep other people waiting.

Sizing Them Up.

Manager—Modern theatergoers expect a finished product. Author —Nearly all the plays 1 have seen this season seem to depend on raw material.—Judge.

Making History.

"That man is one of those who make history.’*

“Yes,” replied Senator Sorghum; "but he insists on trying to moke ft to suit himself.”

Cheeky.

Bix—That’s a fine lot of books you have. Why don’t you get a case for them? Dix—l would if I could get one the same way I got the books. Have you one to lend?

Mum.

“He keeps a still tongue In his head, doesn’t he?” “I should say he does. He doesn’t give any more information than a postal card from a soldier at the front.” • * 5

A SOCIAL HERETIC.

First Hobo —Don’t you kinder hanker after respectability now an’ den? Second Hobo —Oh! I dunno. Sometimes I t’ink dat respectability ain't much more dan permission to work hard for what us people gits for nothin*.

The Way of It.

Most single men are homeless, and Less happy than they should be; Most married men, we understand. Are home less than they should be.

Important Consideration.

"A woman ought to be able to cook and keep house,” said the thrifty youth. "Don’t bother about that, son,” replied his father. “Before you marry a girl make up your mind whether she can get on with a servant who will do the work."

True to Type.

“Is that your new hired man, Ezry?” "Yep. He’s a wonder, too. Never says a word and never seems ter think.” “How’s he about meal time?” “Pretty spry,” “Well, there’s one thing certain, Ezry. He ain’t subnormal.”

Its Use.

“Pop, why does a doctor stick that thing in your mouth to tell if you have fever?” “Because the mouth is the place where the hot air comes from.”

MIGHT IMPROVE HIM.

He—You’ve broken my heart by refusing me. I’ll never be the same man again. She —Well, come around when you are a different man, and I’ll see how I like you then.

Quite So.

I would not care to live alway And never go across: The life insurance that I’d pay Would be a total loss.

A Warning.

Bill—A codfish weighing 80 pounds was caught off Kittery Point, Me. As it was being cut open the knife came in contact with something hard in the fish's stomach. It proved to be a six-pound flatiron. Jill —Another very good reason for a man to keep his mouth shut when his wife is hurling flatirons.

His Worry.

"In driving your car are you sure of yourself now?” “Oh, I feel reasonably sure of myself. It’s what I’m likely to do to others that worries me.”

She Knew.

Patience —Do you believe that men have many of the characteristics of the brute creation?

Patrice —Surely. I’ve seen ’em growl, kick and hug like a bear.

Fifty-Fifty.

Patience —How did her divorce suit come out? Patrice —Oh, 50-50. She got the custody of the dog and he of the phonograph. ' 4; '

When Worsen Vote.

"What was the matter with the Fourth ward?” inquired the precinct captain. "The district leader’s wife wore a lats-year hat,” grimly replied the central committeeman. —Columbia Jester.

Luring Interest

"Solomon was the wisest man,” said the editor. “Yes,” replied the publisher; “but don’t you think some of his epigrams would go better if Solomon had put funny pictures with them?”