Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1915 — Page 3

STORIES from the BIG CITIES

Philadelphia Man Keeps 10,000 Tropical Fish

PHILADELPHIA.— One of the most remarkable of this city’s many remarkable men Is a carpenter, who has cultivated a scientific hobby of collecting tropical fish, and he now has about 10,000 of them, contained In aquaria

place is only about six Inches long. The most valuable are two "Pterophyllum scalers” that came from Brazil. Taken together they would weigh about five ounces, but you would have to pay $l5O for them, as they are exceptionally rare and beautiful. Mr. Paullin is the only man in America who has ever raised young ones from this kind of fish. Brought together in Mr. Paullln’s little home near the “Neck” are fishes such as these from all over the world. India, Slam, China, Africa, Mexico and all parts of South America have contributed to his museum. Every now and then one of Mr. Paullin’s sturdy boys rims over to the swamps by “Neck” and captures millions of little Daphnia or water lice, and the fish in the aquaria have a splendid feast upon them. “Pish are cruel animals, however,” said Mr. Paullin; "they eat their own young. Yet the most Interesting I have is the ‘mouth-breeder’ or ‘Paratilapia multicolor’ that protects its young in its mouth. The female carries the eggs in her mouth for ten days, then the fish are bom and after they swim about in the daytime, she opens her mouth at nightfall, and her little ones swim into it to be kept safely there for the night, like chicks under their mother’s wings.”

Seven Corpulent Men Stuck in Gotham Elevator

NEW YORK. —Seven corpulent theatrical men, one of whom was Bob Harris, brother-in-law of Lew Fields, almost too weak to Talk, tottered into a Broadway case and whispered; “Beer, hogsheads of it” They were the

chorus in a new tragedy, “Up or Down, or Who Stole the Oxygen?” the first rehearsal of which in the elevator of the Broadway Theater building, had just ended under the direction of the elevator operator, William White, who was not named for his color. The act began when the chorus found .itself stuck at 5:30 o’clock a foot beneath the first floor ceiling in a 3 by 5 by 7 space and with walls one and a half feet thick on all sides. The seven improvised a few lines

until Lew Fields drove up in a limousine to take his brother-in-law to dinner. Fields sent for a patrolman, who sent to the West Thirtieth street station for another, who sent for several more. Altogether they summoned firemen. The lines of the chorus became more forceful as policemen, firemen, and others tried to start the elevator from the roof, the basement, and by psychic suggestion. Then they grew muffled and hysterical as skirts were pulled over beads by the sweltering occupants. At eight o’clock Lew Fields had a happy thought and sent to the elevator company for an expert. Twenty minutes later the seven had been pried from the car and the search for cooling brew began.

Finds New Way of Paying Peanut-Pushing Bet

EAST ORANGE, N. J. —George W. Magee, an ice dealer of East Orange, N. J., could not believe that Jim Savage could be outpointed in his fight at Madison Square garden with Charlie Weinert. Jack O’Neil, who has a

heard of Magee should be apprised of What was at hand. Generous estimates put the crowd at 10,000. Until Magee appeared at the triangle at eight o’clock no one know how he meant to do the pushing. The first and heartiest laugh was with him therefore when he brought to view a painter's ladder truck, between the unrights of which had been drawn a wire, from which depended a Japanese lantern. To the top of this lantern had been affixed a tiny pole and from its peak dangled the peanut. It took Magee half an-hour to push his peanut-laden truck over the prescribed course. There were loud and vehement expressions of disappointment from the throng of onlookers, for they were all there to see Magee crawling nearly two miles on hands and knees. O’Neill also protested earnestly at first that the loser was evading the terms of the wager. But soon he showed himself a good sport, admitted Magee had outwitted him and good naturedly accompanied Uie peanut pusher over the prescribed route.

Kansas City Prisoners “Dog Walk” for the Judge

KANSAS CITY.— “Jos’ a ha’mless little social pahty, Jedge, yo’ honah. ’Bout , a dozen couple was walkin’ d’ dwag. Wa’n’t no crap shootin’ a-tall. When de laws come they finds a happy dance and no peace disturbance.”

George Byson, a negro, was explain* tag about the arrest of 25 negroes at 2008 East Nineteenth street about 1:30 o’clock In the morning. Justice Casimir J. Welch in the South side court listened attentively. “I can’t decide whether dog walking is disturbing the peace or not. Let’s see yon dog walk.” Byson and Minnie Sawyer, to the mingled humming and clapping of hands and stamping of feet, “dog walked” in the courtroom.

“Oh, lawdy lawd. Look at dat step! How Ido love dat dance.” A. chorus of voices sounded approval of the exhibition of Minnie and George. Loud applause greeted the completion of it Justice Welch did not Join in. “That must have been disturbance of the peace, all right. That looks like a 'houcha-me-koutch ’ to me. Minnie and George, you are discharged, Du gait that dog walk. The rest of you are fined |6 each.”

on his roof and in a large glass house In hts back yards. The man's name Is William L. Paullin, and, in addition to seven fine children, he has this wonderful and unsurpassed collection of both goldfish and tropical ones. Let no reader have visions of huge sturgeon or Florida sharks or giant-finned animals of any kind. Many of these thousands are only a quarter of an inch long, some only a sixteenth, and never will be any larger, whereas the “tallest” fish of the whole

case in East Orange, was as firmly of the opinion that Weinert could not lose. So Magee and O’Neil made a wager. Weinert got the decision, and Magee fulfilled the loser’s share of the bet. Its terms were that he should push a ’peanut from St. Mark’s. triangle, West Orange, along Main street to J. F. Cronen’s case, one and threefourths miles to the eastward. O’Neil fulfilled the winner’s privilege of seeing to it that everybody who ever had

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER. INP.

Refreshingly plain .and smart, and embellished with several clever new ideas in the details of its finishing, this tailored suit will appeal to women who appreciate these desirable qualities. It is to the credit of Americans that the best tailored suits are made in this country, and they are typical of the thoroughbred American woman. A suit must first be practical to find favor with her; it must also be trim in appearance, well cut and faultlessly tailored. American designers and manufacturers have met these demands of the discriminating, and the popular taste has been benefited by their products. Serge, gaberdine, broadcloth, whipcord, or any of the strong well-woven wool goods used for suits are chosen for the tailor-made. Before they are tailored they are to be shrunk, sponged and pressed, so that they will stand stormy weather. Certain of the cravenetted cloths, as serge or covert, will repay a little extra outlay in money by their power to resist wet weather. The skirt In the suit shown is only

Something very new and captivating in flowers for the corsage has been launched for the holidays. The corsage flower or bouquet is as often worn on the muff as on the corsage, by the way. This new idea is called by several names —the “vanity" flower, the “beauty” flower, or the “vanity” corsage. So far roßes, dahlias, poppies and orchids have appeared that do net differ from those we are accustomed to see worn on the corsage. But, in the heart of each flower, concealed by petals or stamens or the shape of the flower, is hidden a little powder box containing powder in a ■mail cake. A tiny powder puff is lifted out by means of a small ring, and milady robs the heart of a flower for the sake of vanity or beauty. These flowers are set in millinery foliage, and in some of the bouquets the stems are tied with green Satin ribbon matching the foliage in shade. One end of the ribbon is turned up in a «™»ti flat bag which contains a little mirror. In the picture presented above two

Plain and Smart Tailored Suit

The “Vanity” Corsage

of moderate width, with slight flare toward the deep hem. The seams overlap and are beautifully machinestitched. It is an easy fit about the hips and of course must be worn without a belt, as it is shaped to the waist line. The short coat could hardly be plainer. The back is seamless, but the front is cut in four sections and shaped to a vague following of the figure. The belt, extending only part way around, is a style feature of the season, and an unusually clever touch is given the design by the placing of the coat pockets at the ends of the belt. The band across the top of the pocket seems merely an extension of it made a little narrower. One of the new coat Bets, a collar and cuffs made of figured ribbon, are shown in the picture, with a bow tie of plain satin ribbon. They are entirely separate from the suit and are added occasionally by way of a change or a bit of furbishing for a special occasion. The skirt Is a little longer than it should be, or the model on which it is pictured is a little shorter, as shown in the picture.

roses made of ribbon are shown and one other flower for the corsage. At the right is a large flat daisy with a rosebud mounted at its center. This contains the little powder box, and is meant for the dressing table. Large poppies made of velvet, with a narrow fur border about each petal, are very rich and handsome. They divide honors with ribbon roses and millinery orchids for favor." A chrysanthemum made of narrow ribbon is a lovely selection to be worn on the corsage of a dance frock. Each petal is a loop of baby ribbon, knotted at the top, and it is made in gay light colors. No one would think to look at these flowers that they held so valuable a secret in their hearts. They promise to become a great vogue for certainly there is no other way of carrying about the indispensable face powder so convenient and charming.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

Fancy linings, striped or figured, are in evidence.

GOOD JOKES

-A8 A RULE—" * Her father Is a florist. The other day she bobbed out on the boulevard with a bunch of violets emblazoning the lapel of her nifty coat. “Some lucky girl, 11l say.'* her envious female friend remarked. When violets cost the most you wear the mosL Lucky you are, I say. to have a daddy that’s a florist” The florist’s daughter glanced down at her cluster of violets, then sighed and lamented: “Gee, but I wish he had a candy shop Instead.” And thus it goes—“as a rule woman’s a fool, when it’s hot she wants it cool; when it’s cool she wants it hot always wanting what Is not,” or something like that

Unhappy Reminder.

“There are some cold biscuit and a slice of ham. 1 have nothing else cooked.” "Thanks, mum. You’re a kindhearted lady. Kin I set here on de steps an’ eat?” “Oh. yes." "An* one more favor, mum, before you go. Dere’s somebody playin’ de phonygraft inside. Would you mind tellin’ ’em to stop till 1 finished me lunch? Cabarets ruined me an’ eatin’ to ragtime reminds me of de past"

Figuratively Speaking.

"So they are embarking on the sea of matrimony?" "Yes." "I presume they carry a neutral flag?” “Oh, yes; but I suspect that part of the cargo is contraband.” “Why so?” “Everybody says the bridegroom has a lot of brass.”

ADDED WEIGHT.

Cholly—You weigh more than your twin brother. Grace —Dat’s because he has pockets to put his hands in and he’s got awful big hands, too.

Nature's Oversight.

A hungerer would not feel so sad To get the neck, by half. If that old chicken only had Been built like a giraffe.

The Way of It.

"What a silent couple! How did they ever manage to make love?” “Easily. If you notice, she has a speaking countenance and his money talks.”

Going Up!

Elevator Boy—l toll de boss today 1 wanted a raise. His Chum —What did he say? Elevator Boy—He told me to get in an’ pull de lever.

What Started the Trouble.

Mrs. Bacon —I don’t suppose you would give up your seat in a car to a woman unless she were good looking? Mr. Bacon —Why, my dear, when you say that you are forgetting yourself.

His Birthright.

"Does young Jiggsby come by his erratic temperament naturally?” “Yes; his mother was a grand opera singer and his father was a left handed pitcher.” —Puck.

Natural Consequence.

“The Smiths were furious when they found such a story had been cooked up about them.” “Then I don’t wonder they were in a stew.”

Reasonable Hilarity.

"You always laugh at the boss’ jokes.” “Of course. Not because they're funny, but because they show that he's good-natured."

How to Know a Friend.

"Is that a friend of yours?” said a gentleman to a party who had saluted a man sailing rapidly down the street. "Can’t tell until Saturday.” answered the person addressed. ‘T’ve just lent him a dollar." —Shamrock.

No Attachment.

Mrs. Church —I see about a thousand servants are attached to King George's household. Mrs. Gotham —Gracious me! And It’s hard for me to get one to become attached to tny household.

“Do you know Owen Meredith's ’Ladle ?’ " "1 never have anything to do with another fellow’s girl.”

The man who doesn’t toil or spin To meet his earthly need, May think he’s in the lily class— But he's Just a measly weed.

"Do you believe two can live as cheaply as one?” asked the sentimental person. “I do,” replied the cynic promptly. "But isn’t that contrary to your usual views?” “Not at all. I was speaking of microbes.”

"I understand you proposed to Miss Scads worth while in the surf with her." “Yes. But I didn’t have the slightest idea that she would accept me.” “Then, why did you propose?” "I merely wanted to have the satisfaction of saying that 1 once took a chance on $40,000,000."

A Blow to Altruism.

"I don’t believe in trying to carry other people’s burdens,” said Plimly. "Don’t you think that a rather selfish point of view?" asked Jobson. “It may be, but 1 had a little experience once that cured me.” “What happened?” "A strange woman gave me a baby to bold and never came back.”

"You say that couple lead a cat and dog'life?” “Yes.” "Too bad. Incompatibility of temper, I suppose?” “Nothing of the sort. They conduct a cat and dog hospital."

What Did He Mean?

"It must be a terrible thing to be paralyzed," said the female of the species, as they passed a man in a wheeled chair. “Yes," answered her male companion absently. “It makes a fellow feel so tough the next morning."

Patience —There are no girls in the Boy Scouts. Patrice —No. “Well, let’s get up an order of TomBoy Scouts.”

Proud Parent—What do you think, professor, of my son's execution on the violin? Irate Musician—l think that sort of execution ought to be a lynching.

Mrs. Kidder—Her husband was gelting better, but yesterday he suffered a relapse. Mr. Kidder—l guess he saw the bill for his wife s new outfit.

"My boy Josh knows all about agriculture," said Farmer CorntosseL "Then he’s a great help.” “He might be. if he didn’t take up all the time of thd hired help instructin’ ’em.” :

Not on Remnant Day.

“Big crowd in this department store.” “Yes, this is remnant day. Take lunch with me in the restaurant.” “Remnant day? I don’t believe I wilL" £ M m

A WISE MAN.

As Others Bee Us.

Still Cynical.

An Idle Boast.

Strictly Business.

Get in the Game.

Its Ending.

TOO BAD.

One Drawback.