Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1916 — Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CITIES

“Millionaire Kid” Friend of All in Boom Town HOPEWELL, VA. —Out of Washington obscurity, where he toiled unostentatiously, little Joseph J. Oulahan has sprung to fame. Hopewell, Va., the wild-west town which was created in a night, knows Joseph. He is hailed

name. Out-of-town newspapers were scarce; soft drinks scarcer. Hopewell Is a dry, not to say arid, town. So he romped off to Petersburg, returning with stacks of papers and gallons of soft drinks. Joe’s goods went like wildfire and at prices that rivaled the skyward flights of our leading war stocks. At once Joe showed another side of his nature. When he was making S2O a day—and it is said he made even more than that for a while —he spent S6O at one clip for a sick companion, first putting him in the Hopewell hospital and afterward paying his fare back to Washington. Needy, seedy strangers in Hopewell, who approached Joe for a small loan always got it. In a trice his sobriquet was attached to him. In the press of fierce competition, caused by the entry of other boys into the newspaper selling field, Joe took to selling papers in the trains. One day 125 of Hopewell’s sturdy citizens were packed in one of the grimy cars when the conductor, irritated by the pranks of the men, tried to vent his wrath on Joe. The whole 125 jumped for him and one of them said: "Mister, if you think you can whip the whole Du Pont works you roughhouse that kid; otherwise, you leave him be.” Since that historic day Joe has sold his papers in peace.

New York Bonifaces Are Prepared for Anything

NEW YORK. —"Ask and ye shall receive.” is the motto that can be applied to the big hotels, when guests arrive with meager baggage and want something they cannot buy. The bonifaces are adequately prepared for any-

thing. They have been known to have supplied everything from a toothbrush to an entire outfit. Women guests traveling light, who have received invitations to informal affairs and who have been at their wits’ end how to procure the necessary costume, have told their troubles to the manager and have been made happy. Only the other day a similar case confronted a well-known man from the West. His wife had failed to put his evening togs in his grip. He appealed to the

manager of his hotel and soon he was rigged out with an open-faced BUit, including everything from silk socks to walking cane. Hotel managers are constantly being called on to aid guests in such emergencies. Soma of the requests are amusing. A short time ago a Baptist clergyman arrived here wearing light tan shoes. He was called on by a prominent clergyman to occupy his pulpit. It being late Saturday night he could not buy a pair of black shoes, so he did the next best thing; he told his troubles to the hotel man, who found, a pair of shoes for him, even if they were a size smaller. And one Sunday afterpoon a man who wanted to catch a train crushed his hat in a taxicab. He could find no place to buy another. The disappointed traveler handed his battered headgear to the check boy and within a short time the hat was made to look like new. ‘‘lf a commuter suddenly receives a last-minute invitation to a formal social affair,” said one manager today, ‘‘and cannot find time to make the trip home and back in time, he need not worry: we can fix him up. We do it every day.” In fact, anything and everything is somewhere within the walls of the modern hotel.

Antics of Gale Reveal Popular Spring Tints

NEW YORK.—What is the windiest spot in New York? This question is not asked in a spirit of levity. Recently a wind expert made extensive and careful researches with a brand-new wind measurer. His conclusion

the twenty-fourth floor of 1 the large building there one windy day last June. This day, however, a large straw hat was blown from a girl’s head to the twenty-sixth story, and almost to the twenty-seventh. ] At the Whitehall building where the United States weather bureau counts the raindrops and reads the wind meter, the gale was 76 miles an hour. N. B.—Pale yellow ones are also being worn extensively. The Flatiron building lived up to its reputation. An 80-mile gale played tag around the building most of the day. , Another windy corner was found at Madison avenue and Forty-third street, where the gale blew around the base of the Biltmore hotel. So violent was the breeze that several women were blown against the building and held there. It was necessary to throw them ropes and pull them to safety. N. 8.-—Many of the black ones have colored clocks. About the windiest place encountered was the arcn under the Municipal building. Through this Old Boreas howled and roared. Only the stoutest could buck the wind for any gain. Most of those who tried were held for downs. One particularly lusty gust measured 88 miles an hour N. B. —Only two pairs of red ones weje discovered.

Alligators Terrify Diners in a Florida Hotel

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. —The Florida contingent of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at a dinner in the Windsor hotel here and some thoughtful person, to give local color to the affair, put several small No. 9A

alligators in the pool of the fountain in the room where the goldfish used to be kept. ** Alligators ate up the goldfish as a first course and then, attracted by the merry sounds and rattling of knives and forks, crawled out of the tank and mingled with the diners —for a moment only. The revolutionary daughters declined to do their part of the mingling, and, with a series of shrieks, they rapidly mounted the dining-room chairs. The alligators wagged their

tails in apparent delight at the sensation, but they did not try to climb the chairs. The women continued to scream, and a phalanx of brave waiters charged on the alligators and drove them back into the fishless pool, where was cold by that time, and was eaten in grimrsilence so as not to stir up <he alligators to making a fresh sortie. It was agreed that the scheme of introducing local dolor was a pronounced success, in a way, but any monkeying with the color line in Florida does not meat tie approval of the daughters, and they are trying t a find out who did it V. ' • iV'jv... v . f !. _ ’ _ _ .-i J-

everywhere by rough-bearded, acidscarred gun-toters; by Greeks and Slavs and Irishmen, and by a myriad men who have no nation. He reached the Miracle City of Virginia almost without a penny. Something about this sturdy youngster, who had dived into this raw town to shift for himself, appealed to the men who had swarmed there. They helped in little ways. Then came the day when he hit upon a scheme of finance which won him his

was that all sections of the city are pretty windy, but some are more so. N. B. —They are wearing a lot of pink ones this year. The Park place and Broadway corner was visited first. The wind that whistles about it has a peculiar, lifting action that whirrs hats and papers hundreds of feet straight upon into the sky. Until the other day the altitude record was held by a panama hat owned by a Newark barber. It reached

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

IN THE WORLD OF FASHION

Spring Coats Quite Attractive With or without good reason, the price of suits and coats has advanced this spring; therefore, be it resolved that they be purchased with care. If the spring outfit demands either a suit or coat it should be bought in the best quality that can be afforded. One may economize more safely in house gowns or any other apparel than in street clothes. The best art of the weaver who makes the materials and of the cutter who shapes the garments is required in them. And in wearing them the smart dresser has a chance to show distinguished judgment. There is nothing she looks better in than tasteful suits and coats. —A very handsome model that will not become tiresome with daily wear is shown in the picture. It is made of tan covert cloth in a light shade, with an inlay of black velvet on the collar and cuffs. It is one of many examples

Dainty Ribbon Belongings

All women love and want the dainty things made of ribbon, that blossom out each year along with the flowers of spring. Those who exploit ribbons never overlook the Eastertime demand for accessories of dress made of their beautiful wares. Bags and vestees are made of the brighter and richest of wide ribbons. Girdles for.wear with lingerie gowns (which have already made their appearance) are made of plain satin ribbons, and one of the best of the new designs is shown in the picture! The, ribbon is about five inches wide, of' soft satin in light blue. Three pieces, of equal length are folded along the center and these folds caught down with dusters of small ribbon roses in light pink. The. three strands of the girdle are caught together at each side with a stay to which each 4s, tacked, and their, ends are sewed to

of entirely new departures in cutting. The sleeves and shoulders are in one piece, with a long pointed extension which takes the place of yoke and side bodies. The coat skirt is set on to this and extended to the neck at the front and back, with the fashionable fullness taken care of at the sides. The •collar opens at the front with a V, which is repeated in the back of each cuff. Two buttons on the cuffs show a single concession to mere decoration on this elegent garment, which is plain just to the verge of severity. It fastens up the front with buttons and buttonholes. As in all the better coats, its tailoring is faultless, and it is this more than anything else that reconciles the discriminating buyer to the stiff prices that are demanded this season. • There are many sports coats that are in the running for summer outdoor wear, but if only one coat is to be bought the plainer and more elegant models serve every purpose and give more satisfaction.

stays also. A rosette of six loops conceals the hook-and-eye fastening at the back, and there are two long sash ends and one pendant loop below it. The boudoir cap is made of wide light blue satin ribbon. The ribbon is shirred and joined to the circular piece at the center of the crown with a piping. A row of shirring makes a frill about the cap, and this is edged with a quilling of very narrow ribbon like the cap in color. There is a fine lace frill over that of ribbon. A sash of narrower satin ribbon tied in a simple bow, with , hanging loop and ends at left, .is held to the cap by little dusters of tiny' ribbon roses. They are made in pink, blue and maize and set against the sash at four places, two on each aide. **_ The gartefs are made of purple ribbon lined with white and finished with roses made of the same rlbhpna.

Modes of the Moment

GATHERED SMILES

SOME KIBSEB NEGOTIABLE. 'This is queer. A woman wants a divorce from her husband because he kisses her all the time.” “Ah!” “She says he Bpends so much time kissing her that he neglects his business and doesn’t even provide the necessities of life.” "Remarkable case.” “Yes, indeed. And, furthermore, she says she might be able to pay the grocer with kisses, but he couldn’t.”

Glad He Escaped.

“Good old times we had when we were young, eh, Jobson?” “Sure. We both courted the same girl, and both lost her. Ha! Ha!” “By the way, I saw her the other day. She was standing on a soap box screaming: ‘Votes for women!’” “Did the sight of her affect you any?” “I should say so! I rushed into the nearest jewelry store and bought my wife a pearl necklace.”

COURT HUMOR.

Jester —It doesn’t necessarily follow — King—What doesn't? Jester —A dog, when you whistle for it. Tee hee!

Ain’t It the Truth ?

Some people deem It policy To think before they speak; If some, others did likewise, They’d be silent for a week.

Just So.

"Do you think people are politer in the country?” “I can’t say. No doubt they have more time for the little amenities of life.” “Quite so. Case of suburbanity, it may be.”.

Solid Grub.

“Mrs. Van Wombat’s buffet lunch made a great hit with the men present.” “Something new?” "At a woman’s lunch, yes. In addition to the fruit salads and macaroons she provided a few ham sandwiches.”

Candid Impression.

Little Pitchers—l won’t let my cat get at you, mister. Visitor—l’m not afraid of cats, son. Why do you think I am? Little Pitchers —I thought you might be, because I heard pa tell ma you had rats.

Laugh on Him.

Tbmmy —Say, ma, what are the cardinal virtues? Mrs. Boozer (looking at her husband)—Well, painting the town red isn’t one of them, my boy.

REMARKABLE.

“He’s got a retnarkable wife.” “In what way?” “She always remembers to buy matches before the last box is used.

No, Indeedy.

Country Girl—Yes, that’s lover’s leap. Many a disappointed lover has jumped over there, po you love me enough to do that? City Admirer-—What! And leave you to some other fellow?

Too Much Gab.

City Chap—Yes. indeed! I own three banks and several railroads. Farmer’s Daughter—Papa said last night you talked like one of those fellows be believed in making pay their board in advance. ~~~ - *

HARD TO TELL.

“You have made a good many nice sales this season,” said the manager. “Thanks.” “You must know when to grasp the psychological moment for closing a transaction.” “Oh, I manage all right with the customers. But whatsis the psychological moment for striking the boss for a r^tse?”

Popularity.

“My son was voted the most popular man in his class. He graduates 500 n..” “Popular, eh? Then you won’t get much work out of him for the next two years. Most of his time will be taken up in acting as best man, coaching various teams and boosting glee club tours.”

Economy.

First Teamster —Your ’oso is losing ’arf 's corn from ’is feed bag. Why don’t yer get that 'ole mended? Second Ditto —The old nag’s doin’ er little bit in economizin’. Wot she loses now I picks up, an’ it goes, toward ’er next feed, d’yer see? —Passins Show.

Local Atmosphere.

“Now, this old windmill,” said the traveler, “I suppose this dates back several centuries in Holland’s history.” “No,” said the native, “we put that up a couple of years ago. The tour-, ists seemed to expect it.”

Properly Expressed.

"Write it leg, young man, write it leg,” thundered the editor. “No prudery goes on this paper. You say this movie actress fell through a tree, breaking a limb.” “Well, she broke a limb. The tree got the damage. She wasn’t hurt.”

Getting His Orders.

“So, you’re summoned as a witness, hey? Now you be keerful.” “Keerful about what?” “I see a judge rebuked a man fer not coming into court with clean hands. Look out 'er that, and also be keerful to wipe your feet”

Comparisons.

“When I was your age,” said the reproachful father, “I worked hard and saved my monoy.” “Well,” replied the Irreverent youth, “that was because you didn’t have a family whose mode of life led you into frivolous associations."

HE WORKED ALL RIGHT.

“Did he really work his way through college?” t “Yes, he worked about every student in the institution.”

Inexhaustible Supply.

Oh. Hope is never left behind, Though bitterly assailed: New theories we always find In place of those that failed.

Modern Efficiency.

“I don’t see how Adele could possibly stop to get married. She has such a passion for traveling.” “But she did it to save time.” “How’s that?" “She married 6 shipping clerk and now he packs all her trunks for her.”

His Mistake.

“Wait a moment, lady; wait until the car stops.” “Will you please not address me as lady, sir,” she said sharply. “I beg your pardon, madam,” said '■ the conductor. “The best of us are apt to make mistakes.”

Same Girl.

“Dad, 1 want to marry Daisy Swift. I hope you won’t bjame me for wanting to marry a chorus girl.” “Not at all, my boy. I wanted to marry her myself when I was about your, age.”

Doing Her Worst.

He (after the quarrel)—l suppose you are going back to your mother’s She (triumphantly)—l shall do no such thing. On the contrary, I am going to the most expensive hotel I can find and let them send yott the hill-

The Reason.

Teacher —Willie, you have the cleanest hands in the class. Tell the other children how youdo it Willie (shamefacedly)—Aw, me mudder makes me wash ther breakfast dishes.