Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1916 — Page 2

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IN THE WRONG APARTMENT

Satire Based on the Plots That Appear to Be Popular With the Modern Reader. Equal parts of Henry James and Robert Chambers. He steadied himself for a moment, looking upward with that dogged persistency which had served him so well all these years; then, resolutely in the mist of a half consciousness, he mounted the steps. Seemingly not knowing the stern fate that held him captive, he took out his key ring. It seemed almost like a mockery, but after one or two trials the massive door swung open and he entered. The light was 41m. *' . He stared about him, but-even then, with utter fatuity of his extraordinary escapade, he did not sense his mistake; he did not know that he had used the wrong key. ... He groped along the upper hall, a wild premonition of coming disaster haunting him. But that dumb persistency, that luckless urging, kept him going. Suddenly he opened a door. There was a slight scream, then louder. He stood face to face with- — Her! . * Then quieter she looked at him in utter scorn. ", ■>. ■ “My husband!” she said., — “My wife!” he muttered. “Forgive me! I did not know thia was my own home. I got the wrong key.” He started out, abashed, but she called him. "Better leave that key with me. Then you will not be likely to make the same mistake again! ” —Life.

Business Man.

Despite his illiteracy, Mose Belt, a leading citizen of an Alabama town, has gathered quite a competency from his whitewashing and calcimining trade \ ■> Recently, during the course of some business with a notary, the latter produced a document, saying: “Sign your name here, Mose.” "Look heah,” said Mose, with offended dignity, "I doesn’t sign mah name, stth- I’se a business man, an' has nd time for dem trifling details. 1 always dictates mah name, suh.”

Belgium's Lost Children.

There are so many little children alone in this big world! One day a young Belgian official called my attention to his white hair. “That turned in a_ month,” he said, "because I could not find the parents of frightened children, nor the children of agonized parents.”—Mabel Hyde Kitt red g- in the New Republic.

EARN RAILROAD “IRON CROSS”

This Is the Top-Notch Engineer of Them All.

HONOR FOR ENGINEERS X ' - • ■ •- RAILROAD AWARDS RED SPOTS FOR EXTREME EFFICIENCY. Eastern Line Has Peculiar Method of Keying Employees Up to Pitch of Perfection —Many Have Been Long in Service. The other day there was celebrated the eightieth anniversary of the breaking of ground for a railroad at Deposit, N. Y. The peculiar part of the whole business is that it was due in great part to a woman’s whim. Eighty-four years ago a girl of Ramapo, N. Y., married a man from the same town named Henry L. Pierson. The two went to South Carolina on their honeymoon. When the bride got to South Carolina she heard that a steam engine was to make its first trip (of six miles) from Charleston-la Hamburg.

Never having seen an engine, and not being content to leave the state until she had seen everything in it, she insisted on taking the trip with the engine. She did, and although the ride was neither as pleasant as it might be, nor yet so smooth, she became so enthusiastic about it that when she returned to Ramapo she talked of nothing else. Her brother-in-law, Eleazar Lord, and her father-in-law, Jeremiah Pierson, listened to her arguments in favor of a local railroad, and four years later ground was broken at Deposit for what eventually proved to be the Erie railroad. Jeremiah Pierson became its first president. But this story isn't about that. It’s about red spot engines, which attracted a lot of attention at the celebration. When a young fellow living along the right of way of the railroad begins to see red spots dancing eternally before his eyes, it is not at all symptomatic that he has a bad stomach or poor circulation; it is prophetic, rather, that he Is due some day to be an engineer.

Of all the railroads in the country this is the only one that awards red spots to its engineers. That is, if they keep their engines abnormally clean, economize on coal and water, and yet keep to their running schedule, they are allowed to have the humeral plate on the front of the smoke box of their engines painted red, with the numerals in silver. If their excellence jn these respects is something to marvel at, in addition to the fed spot they are allowed to have their name painted in gold letters on the engine cab. And when, at the end of his run, such an engineer finishes his scouring andmolishing above the running board and then turns his engine over to the wipers, these gentlemen go at that engine as though they intended to clean it off the track altogether. And when the engine is put in the house the inspectors go over her with microscopes, and then go over her again. When the hostler takes her out again for her run and turns her over to her engineer he wipes the steps where his feet have stepped, lest they leave a sooty imprint— And of all these men (there are four with their names on their engines running into Jersey City) Harvey Springstead is the topnotcher, You can see yourself perfectly in the headlight of his engine; your figure will become comically convex and broad in the crossover pipe. There are about forty-six men belonging to the Order of the Red Spot who run into Jersey City, but, as has been said, only four with their names on their engine cabs. And a peculiar thing about this class of engine drivers is that none of them seems to show the strain of continual engine driving. All their faces are good nattired and rubicund, and the eyes of all are bright and keen. It was a surprise to hear that Barney Walsh, who drives No. 556, and looks about fortyfive, had been working for the railroad for just that number of years. His explanation of his looks is very simple.

«•. “An engineer,” says he, “never breaks down gradually; he goes to pieces all of a suddent.” And here he lQOked tL verx_shrfewdJy at his questioner. He gets,” he continued, “what Is called locomotive ataxia!”—New York, World.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

WORK ON FRENCH RAILROADS

Women There Have Equal Footing With Men Removed to Serve in Army Shops. There are to date In France no less than twenty-five thousand women occupying such positions as subway guards, conductors, station masters, porters, carpenters, clerks, platform cleaners, or cleaners of cars and locomotives, arid each month seeswthis number increase as the meii are taken out of the offices and put to work in the operating and shop departments, says a writer in the Railway Age. Months ago the telephone service was turned over to the women and but recently the railroad telegraph lines in the Paris station of the Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean railroad began to be operated by women. In the south of France, on the Southern railroad, women have -replaced men as porters and freight handlers in large numbers On the staterailroads alone, Kut one of the six great systems of France, more than five thousand women are already employed and they are on an equal footing with the men. While preference is given to the widows and daughters of employees, other women may enter the service after examination,, and once in the service they become entitled to participate in the sick benefits and pension funds of the men.

United States Leadership.

The overwhelming leadership of the United States as a railroad nation is shown more clearly in a comparison of individual countries, for after its 254,769 miles (including 653 Alaska), Gerriiany is second with only 39,513 miles, while European Russia is third with 38,563. ' Then follow in order, British East India, 34,572; France, 31,737; Canada, 29,233; Aus-tria-Hungary, 28,641; Great Britain, 28,385; Argentina; 20.593; Mexico, 15,806; Brazil, 15,491; Italy, 10,933; Spain, 9,517; Sweden, 8,984, and Japan, 6,81'1. In relative growth, however, the United States has not held its own, for while the world mileage in five years increased 9.6 per cent, our railroads increased 7.7 per cent. This, however, exceeds Europe’s growth of only 4.9 per cent. The Americas, as a whole, increased 10.9 per cent in mileage in five yearr, while Asia increased only 8.8 per cent. Africa takes the leadership here with a growth of 32.3 per cent, the high spot being German East Africa, with 209.3 per cent. Australia’s mileage increased 16.8 per cent.—Railway Age.

Tallow and Cottonseed Oil.

The fat of beeves slaughtered on the farm may be put to practical use. Where soap and candles are not made, as in most cases they are not in the present day, what to do with the surplus suet and that clean veil of fat that covers the animals' stomach is a problem to those housewives who want to be economical. To be sure we like suet pudding and- mince pies, but only a small amount can be used in these ways without endangering the health of the family For several years a certain family has been using a combination of beef fat and cottonseed oil exclusively for shortening, as it is more wholesome and economical than lard. They manufacture it themselves from this hitherto waste material. They render out the suet and other clean beef fat, and while it is still hot pour in an equal quantity of cottonseed oil. The result is several gallons of excellent material for frying, quite as good as the commercial‘article. -■

Lines According to Population.

In relation to population, western Australia leads the world in railroads, with 72.5 miles per 10,000 inhabitants. Europe has only 4.9 miles, its best single record jeing Sweden with 16.4 miles. The U ,ited States; in contrast, has 26.2 miles per 10,000 inhabitants. China is poorest, with less than 1-5 mile per 10,000 population.—Railway Age-Gazette.

Rename English Locomotives.

A further rechristening of railway locomotives, due to war influences, has tajten place on the London & Northwestern railroad, the Teutonic taking the title of the Czar. The last engine of the new series of Claughton ' engines is to be known as Lord 'Kitchener. ‘

COMFORT IN NEGLIGEE

SOMETHING THAT EVERY WOMAN, CAN APPRECIATE. Design Given Here Can Be Used as a Morning Dress If So Desired— Looks Well With or With- . . out Train. Every woman knows the comfort of a well-made, attractive and yet loose and simple negligee. This design is one of the simplest possible for a negligee, which partakes of the nature of a morning dress, and can be worn as such no matter who unexpectedly calls. The top is a plain kimono top with loosely fitted sleeves, confined to the wrist by a very dainty cuff. The collar also- takes away from the kimono idea and gives a dressy touch to the upper part of the garment. This negligee may be made with or without a short train, although a train on a short woman always gives her the appearance of greater height and grace. The best materials for making up this negligee are Japanese and Chinese cotton crepe, which are made as well in America as in the Orient. Printed chailies and wash silks, and silk crepes are all admirable for making up simple negligees, because they all can be easily washed, without losing their color or shape. The sash, which 1s worn with this pretty garment, can be passed through a strap at the back and not confined around the waist, except when one wishes to give the wrapper the appearance of a dress.. Now that all

Simple Negligee.

dres?.es are wider than formerly, the writer would suggest adding an extra fold of the goods in the middle of the back when cutting out the pattern. This can be gathered to the upper portion, and in no way interfere with the general set of the design. A collar and cuff of plain color are attractive with net, or lingerie, or lace collar and cuff placed over the stationary one. This makes it possible to remove the white finishing touches and keep them always washed and fresh.

GOOD CRIB FOR THE BABY

Clothes Basket Inexpensive and Makes Ideal Sleeping Place for Small Ruler of the Household. * ________ If you do not want to go to the expense of a bassinet that baby will soon outgrow it is a good idea to utilize an ordinary clothes basket, which

NOT HARD TO BEAUTIFY BACK

Massage and Cold Cream Will Be Found to Work Wonders With the Skin. Dame Fashion has pity on her devotees. She refuses to take into consideration their shortcomings. Thus she decrees this year that decoll ette gowns must be very, very decoll ette ‘in the back, in spite of the fact that few women have beautiful backs to display. ? Yet if we are to be in fashion this year we must wear our evening frocks cut out generously in the back, and to create a pretty effect the average woman must do something to beautify her back. Just because you have (pretty skin on your face, don’t take it for ganted that your back and shoulders can boast of so fine a covering. There the skin as a rule is much coarser, its texture and color are quite different from your pink and white complexion. Unless your back is badly formed, and few women are thus afflicted, you need not despair of beautifying this part of your anatomy. Massage will do wonders in making the skin fine, and various bleaching lotions can be applied to lighten the color. The greatest difficulty the average woman will encounter is the fact that she cannot take this treatment alone. Either a maM, a sister, amother, or a kind friend must be pressed into service, for it is almost Impossible to reach one’s own back to massage it properly. ’ ' ® . - ~' very much Jike that applied to the face. First lay small bath towels or large

NOVELTY IN MILLINERY

One of the real novelties in millinery for this season is a combination “tarn” and cap with a piquant visof reminding one very much military fatigue cap. The material use in the model is of black hatters' plush. The crown is full and gathered. Gray satin binding is used effectively as a trimming. A gray ( satin ribbon passing through a dia-%iond-shaped steel cut buckle sets off the hat very effectively. The visor of the cap, coming well down over the eyes, is edged wjth 9 ra y sa^*n binding. For motor wear this combination hat is unexcelled.

may be turned over to its original use when baby is ready for a crib. It pays bi get a good quality wicker, for it handles give away the contents will come to grief Select a good size, too, enopgh to accommodate an ordinary bed'pillow snugly fitted in for a mattress. The sidesshould rise hlgn enough above the pillow, on the sides to keep Master Baby safely ensconced. Line the basket with double layers of cotton wadding and after basting thi« in place cover it with pink, blue or white satin or cambric lining. The bottom of the basket should be put in last to cover the rough edges of the sides. Now the basket is reacjy for the third and last covering, which may be sheer muslin or point d’esprit or plain net shirred with a heading along the top to hide the top edge of the banket. It is a little troublesome to stitch this into place, but you soon learn to find the spaces in the woven wicker, and heavy thread and a carpet needle will do the rest. The pillow should have its ordinary white linen or cotton slip, which can be removed every day when the pillow is lifted out to air. A rubber and quilted mat will protect the pillow, and all can be frequently lifted and removed. The advantage of such basket is that the baby is protected from draft, and yet the basket is easily^carried from one room to another or to the porch if necessary. The outside of the basket is better left uncovered because it would soon get musty and dirty from usage, and the heavy willow is sufficiently ornamental in itself. If desired it can be painted white.

Traveling Hint.

The small tjynks devised for short motor trips have been taken up by others in addition to the motor woman and have led into the launching of a large variety of over-Sunday boxes, cleverly fitted up to take into small compass all one may need for the over-Sunday visit. Some of these have handles and at a pinch a man could cairy one as hand baggage instead of checking it. •

wash cloths in water as Lot as the hands can stand. Wring these out until th sy are almost dry, clap them on the back and cover with a dry Turkish towel. As soon as they be-come-cool. change them for hot fresh cloths. Keep this up for about fifteen minutes, or- until all the pores are opened thoroughly. Now take great dabs of cold cream and rub into the open pores. Take off with wads of absorbent cotton. The cream you will be surprised to find, will be quite soiled, for the opened pores will emit their secretions. Apply fresh cold cream, rub in thoroughly and wipe off with clean cptton. Keep this up until the cream is as clean when it comes oft as when it was applied to the back. , .

DICTATES OF FASHION

Checked woolens are used a good deal with plain velvets.. Rever£®f dark cloth cloaks are ofteu lined with ivory white satin. Tl}e latest thing is a round, full waist line marked by a piped "cording. Gilt slippers and gold toned stockings will be worn to winter dances. Extremely full, short basques are Seen on coats with tight fitting backs. The most original model perhaps suited for evening is the Watteau coat,' with a ruche of white ribbon at the neck and hem made very full at the edge.

Shirred Pockets.

A very attractive dance frock for a young girl is made of pink taffeta. On each side of the skirt there is a patch pocket, shirred the top. and decorated with a little spray of blue and pink chiffon flowers.

STOP EATING MEAT IF KIDNEYS OR BACK HURT

Take a Glaaa of Salts to Clean Kid* noys If Bladder Bothers You— Meat Forms Urlo Acid. Eating meat regularly eventually produces kidney trouble in some form or other, says a well-known authority, because the uric acid in meat excites the kidneys, they become overworked; get sluggish; clog up and cause ail sorts of distress, particularly backache and misery in the kidney region; rheumatic twinges, severe headaches, acid stomach, constipation, torpid liver, sleeplessness, bladder and uninary Irritation. The moment your back hurts or kidneys aren’t acting right, or If bladder bothers you, get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any good phafinacy; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine, 'this famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithla, and has been used for generations to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity; also to neutralize the acids in the urine so it no longer irritates, thus ending bladder disorders. Jad Salts cannot injure anyone; makes a delightful effervescent lithiawater drink which millions of men and women take now and then to keep the kidneys an'i urinary organs clean, thus avoiding serious kidney disease. —Adv.

Literal.

*'l hear the newly-weds had a falling out yesterday.” ‘‘So soon? What was it about?” “About the turn in the road yonder. Their rdar tire blew up.”

ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST

As to Your Hair and Skin by Using Cuticura. Trial Free. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointmen to soothe and heal. These fragrant, super-creamy emollients preserve the natural purity and beauty of the skin under conditions which, if neglected, tend to produce a state of irritation and disfigurement. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard,' Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere. —Adv.

Perseverance Rewarded.

A prominent writer, who likes a drop of two with his meals, goes occasionally to a case on Broadway for luncheon. He makes a» point of sitting at the same table whenever possible, so that he has become fairly well acquainted with the waiter in charge of that table. This particular case is one of the few in New York where the waiters are colored men. The other day he slipped into his favorite place and reached for the menu. In an instant the waiter, whose name is Gabe, was hovering over him. “I s’pose you wants a little Scotch and worter to start off wld?” said Gabe, remembering mighty well his patron’s habit. “No, Gabe," said the patron; “no Scotch today. I’ve finally found the kind of liquor that suits me.” “Well, suh,” said Gabe in tones of honest admiration, “you suttingly kep’ on twell you found it, didn’t you?”— Saturday Evening Post.

Surely Not the Old Crowd.

"Ah, my boy,’’ said the millionaire, "I hear that you are going the pace that kills." — “Pshaw! Don’t believe everything you Hear, dad,” answered the gilded youth. *Tve been told that my escapades are nothing as compared to yours when you were a young man.' “Ahem! That’s absurd. I—er— Who have you been running with, anyhow?” -

PUZZLED

Hard, Sometimes, to Raise Children. Children’s taste is ofttimes more accurate, in selecting the right kind of food to fit the body, than that of adults. Nature works more accurately through the children. A Brooklyn lady says: “Our little boy had long been troubled with weak digestion. We could never persuade him to take more than one taste of any kind of cereal food. He was a weak little chap and we were puzzled to know what to feed him on. . "One lucky day we tried Grape-Nuts. Well, you never saw a child eat with such a relish, and it did me good to see him. From that day on it seemed as though we could almost see him grow. He would eat Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper, and I think he would have liked the food for dinner. "The difference in his appearance is something wonderful. "My husband had never fancied cereal foods of any kind, but he became very fond of Grape-Nuts and has been much improved in health since using it "We are now a healthy family and naturally believe in Grape-Nuts, "A friend has two children who were formerly afflicted with rickets. I was satisfied that the disease was caused by lack of proper nourishment. The childrep showed it. So I urged her to' use Grape-Nuts as an experiment and the result was almost magical. “They continued tiie food and today both children are as well and strong as any children in this city, and! of course, my friend is a firm believer in Grape-Nuts, for she has the evidence before her eyes every day,” Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich, -; - _ _ Ever read the above letterT A aew oae appearo from time to time. They are aenvlM. tree, apd fall at hamaa latereat. 77 ■" < •