Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 236, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 October 1915 — Page 2

HAPPENINGS in the CITIES

German Iron Crosses Being Made in Syracuse S““ YRACUBE, N. Y.—Who ever dreamed that the Iron cross, the Prussian military decoration instituted by Frederick William 111, the fond dream of «me>i Prussian soldier who rushed toward death In 1870, and the reward which Kaiser Wilhelm holds out to the brtv-

them the decorations —fresh from his foundry. The manufacturer of iron crosses sat in his office when the newspaper man was ushered in. "la it true, Mr. Stearns, that you are manufacturing iron crosses for the kaiser?" was the first question. "No, It is not true," he replied, with an almost imperceptible suggestion of reservation in his tone. "It’s simply a joke, then, this story about your having given them to your friends?” “Well,” Mr. Stearns replied, "it’s not a joke. I said I was not making them for the kaiser." “Then you are making them?” “Thousands and thousands of them." "Where are they being shipped, do you mind telling?" was the next ques tion. "Why, we’re shipping them to Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati and other cities where there are large German colonies," Mr. Stearns replied. Then he killed the "story” with a minimum of pain. "From the correspondence we’ve had," he added, “I believe they go to German societies, and they distribute them among their members fox: paperweights and the like." The Stearns iron cross is just twice as large as the kaiser’s iron cross, but otherwise it is an exact duplicate, even to the cryptic markings on the reverse side. ,

Boy Prodigy Amazes Teachers of San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. —With Jio schooling except nature and books, supplemented by the help of his parents, eight-year-old Richard Carey has left his father’s isolated farm in the rugged slopes back of Santa Rosa and come

to San Francisco, an astronomer, chemist, historian, geologist and botanist. The lad’s extraordinary versatility, clearness of understanding, retentive memory and conception of serious subjects is amazing Dr. Frederick Burk, principal of the San Francisco Normal .school, where he is receiving special Instruction during the summer months. Until little Richard enrolled at the normal school he had never attended

school. His extraordinary education / is the result of application on subjects which he fancied and the assistance of his parents —teaching him how to study from nature and books. At the age of five he collected 200 railroad time tables and studied them until he knew every route and every time schedule. At six he classified all the kings in the world’s history, including those of the ancient empires and the Manchu dynasty. Rm studied astronomy until he can name the planets of the first magnitude, the principal constellations, locate with a telescope all stars of importance and calculate when comets will return. Studied chemistry, knows chemical symbols and understands many important chemical actions. Turned the names of all trees, shrubs and flowers and calls them by their Latin appellations. Studied geology and can describe and distinguish rock formations. Haw studied botany and now is trying to cross hollyhocks to produce better flowers.

Pet Monkey Puts a Chicago Burglar to Flight

enCAGO.— A burglar who attempted to enter the residence of George Wessling, 3912 North Hoyne avenue, was given a warm reception by a pet numkey belonging to Con Fredericks, a brother-in-law of Mr. Wessling. The monkey bombarded the intruder with

street the burglar escaped. Like all other simians, this one is namsd Jocko. It is a native of Brazil. Fredericks bought it a year ago at Sao Paulo. He brought it to England, landing at Liverpool after a voyage of three weeks. While in England the monkey visited several of the British training camps. Soldiers at Aidershot and Southampton tried to purchase Jocko, but Fredericks would not part with the pet. “I was awakened by Jacko running around the bedroom and firing things at the window,” said Fredericks. “He first hurled one shoe which went through the window, the screen being raised. The burglar dropped from the window sill to the roof of the porch and made his getaway. "But Jocko kept right on firing things until I sprang from bed. His chattering was enough to frighten a burglar to death. If I had not got up as quick as I did my trousers and other articles of wearing apparel would have gone through the window.”

Watermelons Tie Up Philadelphia Street Cars

P HIT .A TIELPHIA.—-Thirty watermelons tied up 30 trolley care on Chestnut street for 30 minutes at noon. The traffic congestion strung out in a line from in front of the Rittenhouse hotel, at Twenty-second street, to the west-

ern end of the Chestnut Street bridge. The two youths who manned the watermelon cart and the motormen and conductors of several cars engaged in argument The emergency wagon was called out to haul the wrecked wagon out of the way, but in doing this the melons were scattered over the street Finally a policeman organized a volunteer melon-carrying brigade. "If we carry the melons to the sidewalk we can then lift the wagon out

of the way," wisely argued the “arm of the law.” Him advice was heeded by everyone but the two youths, who belonged to the wagon. They preferred to smoke long cigars with the carefree and self-satisfied air of grocery clerks, and one of them got into an argument with a passerby as to who would be the next mayor of Philadelphia. Four motormen and one conductor Joined the policeman in toting the melons. This urogram was interrupted for a time when a darky volunteer forgot to droD his at the proper spot, and made a beeline for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yards.' The cry ot “Stop thief!” went up, and the crowd gave chase. It was fully half an hour before all the melons had been stacked on the sidewalk. the wagon was hauled into an alley and traffic resumed.

est of his soldiers in the present conflict, would be manufactured in Syracuse? The story got out when several professional and business men in Syracuse, known to be warm friends of E. C. Stearns, boasted that they had on their desks the famous iron cross. Reluctantly, after demanding pledges of absolute secrecy, the possessors of the famous decorations whispered that Mr. Stearns had given

a pair of shoes, straw hat. hairbrush, water pitcher, and several other articles in the bedroofii occupied by its master. Fredericks was awakened by the chatter of the beast and the striking of missiles against the window screen. He looked out the window and saw a man clambering down the rear porch. Other members of the household were awakened by the unusual noises, but before they reached the

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER. IND.

Sports Clothes in Bright Hues

Everybody is pleased with the light, gay colors of the coats and sweaters, golfing outfits, and all sorts of sports clothes in which the feminine half of the world has gone about this summer. And now that heavier things are needed for the crisp autumn days, the gay colors are to continue, and the dashing broad stripes, too. And with them, white and cream color in heavy knitted caps, sweaters and scarfs are not by any means an infrequent sight. The golfing sweater and cap shown in the picture is a very good type of the most practical of all these very practical things. Just now there is a fad for long woolen scarfs. They are knitted or woven in all the accepted gay colors for sports clothes, in white and in the quieter colcrs as well. For every woman, young or old, appears to have waked up to find herself

The quest for something new in millinery for fall has begun in earnest and there Is no indication that the seekers after novelty and beauty will be disappointed. Ideas originated by our own American designers, and some others, which the French, in spite of the distractions of war, have had the inspiration and the time to work out. are more than creditable to both countries. The new millinery is rich and chic and sufficiently novel. There is a great variety in graceful shapes to choose from. Noticeably prominent are those that tilt upward at the back. There are many highcrowned hats and many of uneven width of brim. This gives the mib liner endless latitude in the shaping of brims to suit the individual face. In fabrics, velvet, satin, metallic laces and braids bespeak a winter of rich effects in millinery. This is bcrne out by t*le trimmings of fur, and of flowers made of silk materials, many of them covered with metallic gauzes. Cut steel ornaments and. those of beadwork are to ’ e s'-en in all authoritative displays. The most beautiful of fancy feathers and the richest of ostrich plumage testify to the advance in taste which demands them in all parts of the country. Three types of the new fall hats are shown here. The big, soft, picturesque

New Millinery Rich and Chic

wanting a woolen scarf, and the dark, quiet colors are made for the few who like grave things. One sees these scarfs everywhere —with street suits on the shopping rounds, in the autos along the drives, at the outdoor concerts, and on the business girl going to and from her work. In gold and light yellow, in rose and primrose pink, In -vivid green and brilliant cerise they greet the coming autumn with hues as bright as those of the turning leaves. The sweater shown here has a collar and belt in line with the new styles, wherein a belt across the back or extending part way round the figure is much featured. The cap to match is made with becomingness as well as comfort in mind. A scarf, added to these two pieces, leaves nothing to be needed for the out-of-doors life led by those who have learned to defy the weather.

hat at the right boasts a higher crown then those on wide-brimmed models of the passing season. The velvet is shirred over the frame, and the exquisite making of this hat proclaims the work of a trained professional. In fact, although many of the new hats seem very simple, it is by no means a simple matter to make or trim them. A cord of beads finished with balls encircles the crown. The wide brim sweeping upward at the left makes place for further trimming, which is sometimes of ribbon and ornaments, as in this hat, and sometimes of short soft plumes. Something between a coolie hat and a poke shape is pictured at the top of the group. The frame is covered with velvet put on plain. It forms a background for a cluster of rich flowers. A bridle of narrow velvet ribbon gives a touch of high style value. It terminates on the underbrim in long hanging loops of the ribbon. A cleverly draped turban, made of velvet, again attests to the work of an artist in draping. The material is caught apparently under a large buckle of cut steel. This is the sort of hat that appeals to the matron of quiet taste but a sense of stylq that taxes the art of the designer. JULIA BOTTOM LEY.

GOOD JOKERS

VALUABLE AID.

Bronson —Do you help your wife clean house? Woodson —Well, sometimes I knock the soot out of the stovepipe liat.

Judging Him.

<t isn’t the way my brother lives. ( It isn’t the foolish words he speaks. Nor the foes he makes and his wild mistakes, * But the goal in life my brother seeks.

Optimistical.

The footpad grinned as he ransacked the pockets of the lone pedestrian. “What are you grinning at?" queried the victim. “Oh, nothing in particular,” answered the footpad. “You see I’m one of those chaps who are unable to take things seriously.”

In Old Kentucky.

The Coroner —But why are you so positive the deceased was accidentally killed, colonel? Perhaps it was a case of suicide. The Colonel —Youh seem to have ovahlooked the fact, suh, that a quaht bottle full of liquor—full, I repeat, suh—was found in bis ovahcoat pocket, suh.

The Rara Avis.

"Blinks is a most remarkable man.” “In what way?” “Moved into the country and hasn’t said even once that he had to sleep under blankets.”

No Loss.

Mrs. Rosenbaum —Oh, Jacob, little Ikey has swallowed a dime. Rosenbaum —Send him to bed wldout his supper. Dot vill make it aboudt efen.”

Quite a Few.

“I have just been reading the constitution of the United States.” “Well?" “And I was surprised to find out how many rights a fellow really has.”

Business Advice.

“Every employer wants a square peg, my boy." “Yes, dad.” “In bther words, there Is no place for the rounder.” —Judge.

Has Uses.

“The human forehead is the seat of reason.” “That’s the popular conception. Sometimes it Is merely used as a prop for a whim of fashion.”

Spoiled Her Pleasure.

Trott —Well, my dear, did you enjoy your shopping trip today? Mrs. Trott —No, I didn’t I found exactly what I wanted in the very first store I entered.

A FULL HEAD.

Harola —1 have an idea. Hattie —You seem to have a rush of thoughts to the head.

Service. The grafter is a creature queer, A moat suspicious elf,. Who says he'serves the public dear, But simply helps himself.

A Bird of a Family.

He —Doctor Quack’s daughter has a swanlike neck, hasn’t she? She*—Yes; and his wife has about as much sense as a goose. He —And the doctoKhas a bill like * pelican.

A Common Occurrence.

"Brutus certainly did one of the most contemptible things a man can “What was that?" ‘'Cutting an old friend dead.”

A RECKLESS SENTIMENT.

“Here is a that ought to be to every home." said the persuasive agent “What’s it about?” inquired Farmer Cerhteesel. “Political economy.” “It oughtn’t to be encouraged. They’ve been slightin’ appropriations so much that it doesn’t look like we’d get any chance at government money out this way. What I want to see is somethin’ that’ll whoop it up fur oldfashioned political extravagance."

Safety First.

“My wife told me to drop in and get her a neW flatiron.” “Here is the latest thing in flatirons. It is called ‘The Husband’s Favorite.’ * “What’s the reason for the name?’* “The shape of the handle makes it absolutely unthrowable.”

Way of the World.

Old Singleton—When I was a young man, I felt that I didn’t have enough money to get married. Flubdub —But you surely have enough now. Old Singleton—Yes-; but now I have other uses for it. —Judge.

Another Face oh IL

“We rdn across an old friend of yours the other day.” “Who was it and where did you meet him?” “It was Mr. Toddler, and we didn’t exactly meet him —he wouldn’t get out of the way.”

THE REASON.

Mrs. Askftt—Mrs. Bjones says she only dresses for sense and comfort. Mrs. Wise—That’s a bluff. Her husband only gets sls a week salary.

Two of a Kind.

I know a brave one-legged man. And he is hard to beat; He always does the best he can To get there with both feet.

The Path of Charity.

“He was a very charitable person, wasn’t he?” “Very. After he died each of his relatives had to hire a lawyer to break his will.” —Detroit Free Press.

Something Wrong.

“Is this a studied insult, or what?" “How now, girlie?" “This fellow writes on his card ’Sweets to the sweet* and sends me a package of lemon drops.”

Three-Act Monologue.

“It’s a wonder nobody has ever dramatized ‘Robinson Crusoe.’ ” “You’re right. A three-act play like that ought to be just the thing for a popular star.

The Real Toil.

"I used to practice five hours a day on the piano,” said the musician. "You are through with that drudgery now.” “Drudgery? Those were times of restful leisure. Now I have to work fourteen hours a day giving lessons.”

Expensive Eating.

"Your husband is very fond of luxurious eating, isn’t he,” said one woman. “Yes," replied the other. “If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I fancy he will turn into a moth."

Distinction of Terms.

“Of course you favor the uplift?” "I don’t know,” replied the busy man ’l’m a plain, practical person. Sometimes I think the uplift depends too much on literature and science. What I favor is the boost."

Church —Did you ever notice when frogs jump how quietly they land on their feet? Gotham —Perhaps they wear rubber heels.

Close Figuring.

Postal Clerk —Your letter just balances, miss; if it weighed any more, you would have to put on another stamp. Pretty Blonde —Gracious! Pc. glad I didn’t sign my middle name! —Judge

Educating Our Girls.

"Don’t you think every girl ought to be able to cookT" “I think every girl ought to be able to talk intelligently on the subject, anyhow,” said the society lady Hdrpfißpd

His Guess.