Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 138, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1916 — Page 2

Gales of GOTHAM and other CITIES

Gotham Has a Most Remarkable Beggars’ Club

NSW YORK. —This city possesses one of the most remarkable beggars clubs In the world. Its members gather every evening in a rather quiet chop suey restaurant In midtown almost under the Third avenue elevated. A.

Ing a stranger with a confident smile, he politely requests a few minutes conversation. He Is a civil engineer and has come to the city with a liberal check in his pocket to take charge of a big Job. He has dined and wined not wisely but too well. In fact, his last cent Is gone. Could you help him to get in touch with his friends and lend him enough to keep him for a few hours? Glad to take your~address and hope someone will do the same for you some day. Thank you again, good day. Working this and similar schemes this beggar prince has made his way from coast to coast many times, always Hving on the fat of the land. —~ A typical Westerner. He is tall, well built, about thirty-five years old, and wears a flannel shirt and a large broad-brimmed hat. He takes his stand near a railroad station and tells his victim of his ill luck prospecting for He can’t find a friend in New York and is stranded and without means. If only he had stayed in Montana, or perhaps New Mexico! A man in a United States army uniform. He, also, is tall, well built, and strong looking. He is clean shaven and his uniform fits him like a glove. His ‘‘spiel,'’ as the beggars’ lingo dubs it, tells of twelve years in the army and an honorable discharge. Here he is, a man who has served his country well and, if he had been injured, would receive a pension. But nobody wants a man without a trade. In these days of “preparedness” his game works well. A soft-voiced, well-dressed, ingratiating woman of middle age. She frequents hotels and tearooms, always behaves well, and is never ousted because the detectives can’t “get anything on her." A deformed cripple. At least he appears so when he drags his misshapen body through the door. But a moment later he has become an upright, sprightly man. who briskly steps to a table and orders a good meal. It is his remarkable double Joints which do the trick. He takes his stand on the landings of elevated railroad stations or like places and holds out his cap, with a few cheap pencils clutched beside it. He is really out-of-date though, and few members of the club would descend to his crude methods. The begging brothers have the city carefully mapped in their minds as to its /revenue-producing possibilities. For instance, Broadway from Fourteenth to Twenty-third street is worth 20-cents to 40 cents an hour; from Twen ysecond to Fifty-ninth street 75 cents to sl.

European War Makes Philadelphia Boys Thieves

Ffc HILADELPHIA. —It Is stated that the European war is indirectly causing a I 500 per cent increase in juvenile .delinquency in the city of Philadelphia. Boys ranging in age from seven to sixteen years have been tempted by

crooked junk dealers to steal metals of all kinds to supply the demand of munition and other industrial plants. These junk men realize huge profits by selling at high prices the copper, lead, zinc and other metals which their little victims bring to them for a few cents. Bands of boys have been operating in every section of the city, despoiling empty houses, churches and shops, and snipping telephone wires. As a

result, the telephone companies have employed an additional corps of private detectives to guard their property. In the last few months nearly 200 junk dealers have been confronted by boys in the juvenile court and have been held for trial. Also 500 boys, caught with stolen goods, have been arrested, and, as an example to others, many of them have been committed to the house of detention. ■■ ■* More than SIOO,OOO in damage, it is estimated, has been done by these youthful thieves in three months, and offenses are continuing at an alarming rate Junk shops are being watched by police, and every junk dealer has' been notified that buying metals from minors constitutes a serious offense. Many of the boys brought into court declare that their “fences” have furnished them with files to cut pipes, spigots, valves, and wires.

Kitten Travels to Indianapolis in a Piano Box

INDIANAPOLIS. —She did not have a ticket or any money, and she did not ’ have a lunch box, and there was no diner attached to the train on which she came to Indianapolis, but possibly the lack of these usual adjuncts to travel

of a piano, but this piano box, as it stood in the freight depot, gave forth sounds such as -no self-respecting piano ever produced. They might beat be described as feline sob stuff. A small opening was made in the box'by some of the employees at the depot, and there came forth, from some small nook where the piano did not quite fill the box, a kitten. She was not much of a kitten as to size, and still leas as to weight, andwen her “meow’’ was somewhat impaired, for she had tha hnx without 1 food and water for three days. , r .... Just how she chanced to be nailed up in the box in New York was not disclosed She did not appear on the way bill. But the fact that she did not have ticket or money did not bring on her small head any reproaches from the employees at the depot. They dined her on milk and other delicacies suitable to a very small kitten, and took her in as an honored guest.

“Sitters’ Island” in New York Is a Popular Place

ATEW YORK. At the intersection of St. Nicholas and Seventh avenues in W Manhattan there is a triangular patch of ground that has been called “Sitters’ island.” Too small for a city “square” as similar patches downtowii

are dubbed, it is nevertheless treated as one. There are Just seven “park’ seats there —placed at the request of the nearby residents. So “Sitters island" will accommodate —seated — Just 28. Its length is about 25 feet. It is the unique “square” of the city. There is always a waiting list for a seat on “Sitters’ island." The warmer the day and evening the longer the list. The lucky ones anchored to the benches 101 l back and watch the automobiles go spinning by,

and feel first rate with themselves. At a quarter to one the other morning a policeman found a young man and woman seated there and gently intimated that it would be a good idea to move on. "But, officer, it’s *o nice here,” expostulated the young fellow, “and wa only got the seat ten minutes ago after waiting a chance since supper time." *Oh. all right, all right,” growled the cop as he took up patrol again. »*. ' *

stranger might enter, eat his ya-ka-mai or chicken omelet, and depart without noticing anything unusual. But if one lingers and engages in conversation it is not difficult to get acquainted with the gilded panhandlers. Here are some of the more remarkable members: The president of the club. He is dressed immaculately and in good taste. He might be taken for a “Wall street man.” He changes his game often, but has a favorite. Approach-

were made up for by the musical environment in which she rode on her way from New York city. Anyway, she has not registered a complaint against the railroad company, and seemingly is quite content as a guest at the L. E. & W. freight office. She came from New York over the Lackawanna line in car 10198, arriving in Indianapolis over the L. E. & W., in a piano box. Of course, a piano box is supposed usually to contain latent musical possibilities in the form

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, INP.

COMFORT AND BEAUTY IN NEGLIGEES. Hemstitched and plaited chiffon draped with a fine silk lace makes one of those airy negligee gowns which promise comfort along with beauty for the warm days of summer. More attention has been given this season to pleasing developments of these house gowns, and they have been produced in greater variety of styles and prices than ever before. All the soft and materials and all the flowerlike colors are used with light nets and laces for making them. Printed voiles, as lovely in coloring as the more expensive chiffon, and thin cotton crepe, vie with silk materials in the esteem of those who devote attention to designing them. Some models are shown made of thin silk, and many lingerie morning gowns are of the sheerer cottons in plain white, with lingerie laces, net and embroidery used for their embellishment. Where the matter of keeping cool need not be considered beautiful empire slips of light-colored taffeta •’•e worn under taffeta jackets or

ALL SORTS OF SPORTS HATS.

Sports and outing hats are classed as one in a new department of millinery that stands for the spirit of the times. There are all sortß of sports hats, from the low-priced but chic fabric-covered shapes which one may buy for a very few dollars, to the expensive hand-wrought shapes with handmade garnitures that cost their possessors several times $lO. But sports hats are luxuries which all may enjoy—an extra hat with which the new woman expresses her devotion to out-of-doors and the pleasures of summer time. Besides innumerable fabric-covered hats there are sports hats made of millinery braids and other millinery materials which give designers ample opportunity to depart from the ordinary in creations unlike other millinery. Originality is much prized and the fancy is allowed free play in hats of this character, so that unexpected and evqn novelties find ready following. Among the most successful of those lately produced are shapes with round crowns and flexible brims, covered with Turkish toweling in cream color. Fruits and flowers are made of this unpromising material for trimming them, but paint has become a part of the milliners’ equipment, and their fruits and. flowers show what the artist can do with

FANCIES AND FADS OF FASHION

By Julia Bottomley

long coats, or they form a background for coats of net and lace or other thin materials. In any case ribbons and made roses of silk or chiffon play some part in the exquisite ensemble. The gown pictured here is draped with a wide lace flouncing which covers a considerable portion of it. It is light-pink chiffon and its profuse trimming enlightens us to the fact that it is made to please the eye and to provide the most becoming and least burdensome of summer clothes. A soft cap of chiffon and lace is supported by a covered wire about the face. Roses of satin rihbon set in green ribbon foliage, and hanging loops and ends, supply adornment in keeping with the gown. $ Nearly all negligees are straight hanging or have an empire waistline, and all of them are more or less beribboned. Boudoir moccasins made of heavy satin ribbon are fastened with elastic bands covered with ribbon. Little buckles, made of tiny ribbon flowers in several colors, make up the final detail of a captivating negligee toilet.

homely- material. These bats are high in price and in the favor of fashionables. A hat made of small silk pieces in many different colors, joined together with hemstitching, appears to be inspired by the “crazy quilt” of other Says. As patchwork is an American art this bit of bright headwear ought to appeal to Americans. At any rate it is faced with a plain satin and is beautifully made, flaunting its gay colors among fine Panamas and Bangkoks whose elegance is never questioned. Stripes have lodged themselves firmly in the popular mind as the best of the several styles in materials used for sports hats and other sports clothes. A hart and sweater coat are pictured here made of blue and white knitted fabric, and* a hat of white canvas cloth with varicolored stripes. They are dependable styles for outing wear.. ; .f ■ '

New Colors.

Talpe, which is silvery taupe gazelle, something between biscuit and beige and rookie, the grayish tan which was so prominent In the New York Easter parade that it gave an entirely new note to the season’s fashions. Avalanche blue’ which is the deep, clear blue of saturated the blue of mountain lake* and northern seas.

Gathered Smiles

ECONOMY.

“What is the meaning of economy?" “Economy, my son, is going without something you do want in case some day you should want something which you probably won’t want.” -.

Proved.

Oh, yes, he has some taking ways— He’s Just that sort of feller. And 's ne’er without, on rainy days. A dandy silk umbreller.

One Who Knows His Way About.

Experienced Traveler (at railway restaurant) —When did that man at the other table give his order? Waiter—’Bout ten minutes ago, sir. Traveler —What did he order? Waiter—Beefsteak and potatoes, sir. Traveler —How much did he tip you ? Waiter —A dime, sir. Traveler —Well, here’s a quarter. Cook him another steak, and bring me his. Waiter —Yes, sir.—Puck.

Careless Producing.

“The scenes of this moving picture play are laid in a western mining camp. Time, 1849.” “Hum. Then there Is an anachronism in the film.” "What do you mean?”, “I see a billboard bn which appears the advertisement of a brand of soap that hasn’t been on the market more than 10 years.”

A Cool Reception.

"I’m introducing a little work —” began the persuasive book agent. The man at the desk raised his head, shot one glance at the caller and snorted. “‘lntroducing a little work,’ eh? Can’t you see I’m already swamped with work? Tell your troubles to a man of leisure. Look up my son. He’s out playing golf somewhere.”

No Sale.

He began diffidently. “Have you ” “Anything you want, brother,” interrupted the pert clerk. “This is a down-to-the-minute store. What did you wish ?” “Never mind. If you keep that close to date I s’pose what I wanted when I came in is out of style now.

Quite Appropriate.

Said She —Isn’t that a duck of a bonnet Doctor Cubebs’ wife has on? Said He—Yes, and it’s very appropriate. Said She —How so? Said He —Her husband is a “quack.”

Foiled Again.

"I never give money to beggars on the street,” said the pedestrian. “Oh, very well,” replied the seady Individual. “Here’s my card; kindly call at my office and leave ytfur contribution with my bookkeeper.”

OUTCLASSED.

Fond Mother—You’ve been fighting again. Just look at your face and clothes! Pugnacious Kid —Honest, mom, I ain’t been fightin’. I never even got started.

An Easy Way.

“And you broke off the engagement?" said one young man. “Yes, not brutally, you know. But I managed it.” “How?” “Told her what is.” — Stray Stories. *■ -

Contraries Meeting.

“There is one thing which many motorists sadly lack to their handling of machines.” “What is that?” •Horse sense.” _

AS IT SELDOM HAPPENS.

wTh ere is one question I want to ask you, dearest,” said the girl with the auburn locks, as she toyed uneasily with the solitaire on her third finger. “Well, get it out of your system,'* replied the prospective freight payer. Whereupon she continued thusly: "When we are married, will you expect me {o bake my own bread?” “You can do Just ks you like about it, darling,” he replied, “but I shall certainly insist upon your not baking mine.” So they lived happily ever after*ward.

Love’s Labor Lost.

"What did Mr. Cummings say to you last night, Clara, when he was trying to button your glove?" queried the anxious mother. “Why," replied the daughter, “ho said that any firm making gloves a» hard to button as mine ought to quit the business.” “Well, dear”— continued the a. m.. “take my advice and don’t waste any more time in that direction.”

A Free Exhibition.

“The tattooed man with a carnival company playing in our town imbibed too freely yesterday and ran amuck.” “Yes?" “The police caught him after a chase of several blocks.” “Well?” “As the man was scantily clad, pe* destrians in that part of town enjoyed moving pictures without charge.”

OBLIGING.

Mother —Come here this instant, Thomas! I’ll teach you to tear your new trousers! Little Tommy—Never mind, mamma. I found out how to do it myself.

Abundant Suggestion.

Those citizens are never few Who ardently go to It And tell folks what they ought to do Instead of how to do It.

Up Against It.

“How now, my friend?” said Mr. Gibson. “You seem depressed.” “And so I am,” replied Mr. Twobble. with a sigh. “What’s the trouble?” “Mrs. Twobble and the girls have about convinced me that I won’t be doing my duty as a husband and father unless I buy an automobile.”

There Is No Perfect Man.

“Mrs. Twobble says Mr. Twobble eats what is set before him.” "Doesn’t give her any trouble about the cooking, eh?” "No, but he bellows when the grocery bills come in."

Partial Confirmation.

“Have you read of this theory about colors and the sensations?” “No. What ife it?” “Joy is crimson. Gloom is blue. Quarrels are black. Think there’s anything in it?” “Dunno, I never saw any black quarels, but I have seen lavender spats,"

Rough on Reggie.

8he —Papa said you had more money than brains. Reggie—Ha f That’s one on your father; I’m broke. She —Yes; papa added that you were.

Then the Fight Started.

“I don’t see why you are so down on Jones.” "He once tried to rob me of my reputation." “You shouldn’t have stopped him.”

Its Meaning.

"Why. when you established this catchpenny business, did you tele graph on to your partner, ‘S. O. S.f Did you mean you wanted help?” “No; I meant send on suckers."

Vendetta.

The Mistress —My last maid Was toe familiar with the policeman. I hop* I can trust you?” The Maid —Oh, yes. madam. 1 can’t bear ’em. I’ve been brought up to ’ate the very sight of ’em. Pa'S a burglar. —London Sketch.

Some Woman, of Course.

[ Her—Who was It said that when they needed a new angel to heaven some woman died? :\ y • Him —I don’t remember the lady’s name.