Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — Page 2

HAPPENINGS in the CITIES

New York Discovers It Has the Nerviest Thief NEW YORK. —John R. liegeman, president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, has met the nerviest horny-handed son of toll that ever escaped violence at the hands of a moh or Jail at the hands of the law. This

who was clad In overalls and a jumper, appeared to be very much disgusted, but announced that he would do the job alone. As nearly as could be learned he began operations on the fifth floor. He went Into an office there and removed the awning rods from several windows and then he went to the floor above and went Into the office of Robert E. Livingston. Mr. Livingston asked what he wanted and he said that he had come to remove the nwnings. “But they were removed two days ago,” Mr. Livingston said. “I know they were, but I want the rods,” the industrious one responded. Mr. Livingston thought It was so unusual that he called up the superintendent of the building and the latter said he supposed it was all right. By the time Mr. Livingston finished his conversation the man had removed the rods from two window*, working rapidly. « Then he went to the gbneral offices of the insurance compnny. On the plea that he wanted to take down the awnings he was permitted to enter the private office of Mr. Hegeman. There he also worked swiftly, but removed the rods, leaving the awnings flapping about over the windows. From Mr. Hegeman’s office he went to the offices of several of the vice presidents of the company and did the same thing. Two days later Mr. Livingston met the building superintendent. \N hy did you go to the trouble to remove the awning rods the other day?” Mr. Livingston asked him. . “We didn’t go to the trouble, someone else did,” was the reply. “Why on earth would anyone want to remove awning rods?” Mr. Livingston persisted. , . , , “Because the awning rods in this building are made of bronze and not of iron ” the superintendent said. “They are quite valuable and that stranger, garbed as a laborer, knew it. He took about soo worth of rods out during the course of an hour and some of them from Mr. Hegeman’s private office. That man had more nerve than any soldier in the trenches.

Testing the Brightness of Chicago Freshmen

CHICAGO —Freshmen in the University of Chicago must undergo mental tests to determine just how bright they are. After that has been .ascertained they are expected to maintain the same standard throughout their

entire college course. Stopwatch in hand. Dr. Henry B. Kitson stands over each student and reads a passage from a book. The student- must repeat it. Then the student must read a passage from a book and repeat it without looking at the book again. A number of letters with different addresses are given him and he must arrange them alphabetically. The time required for these and other tests fix his mental powers.

Here is the crowning test of all, however. A number of short sentences are read to the student. Within one second he is expected to indicate by “yes” or “no” whether the statements made in the sentences are logically correct or not. Here are a few samples: “He was seventy and looked twice that age.” “He lit his cigar with these words.” “With one hand he caressed her, with tfie other he spoke.” “On his helmet waved the missing plume, *- ' “Two adversaries were placed at equal distance from each other.” “Freshmen are not allowed to wear soft collars or cuffs on their trousers.” “I have never had any children and my mother was afflicted In the same way.” “The woman finished dressing in her evening clothes and came down to brcflkfflst ** Doctor Kitson said he had found one-half of the students judge _§uch matters correctly. It is intended by this plan to ascertain the mental horse power of each student so that the quick ones may not get off with too little work and the slow ones may not be overburdened.

Philadelphia Lobster Puts on His Own Cabaret

PHILADELPHIA. —The pet cat was in the kitchen of Imfeld’s restaurant shortly after four o’clock the other afternoon, when the cook’s helper placed on the floor a basket of lobsters he had just taken from the storeroom.

The lobster grabbed him by a hind leg. Howling, the dog made a jump and pulled the chair from under Miss Seidler. Miss Seidler fainte.d. William Mullen, the head waiter, ran upstairs when he heard the screams. Cat, dog and lobster got tangled with Mullen’s feet and threw him. Then the dog got to snapping and the cat to scratching, while the lobster just hung on. The restaurant was in an uproar. Every person had something to suggest. No two suggestions were, alike. One man thought the reserves should be called out. Manager Louis Bernard got a club and when he got a chance to use it persuaded the lobster to let go. A physician revived Miss Seidler and the cat went downstairs.

Gotham Office Boy Falls Victim to Efficiency

rEW YORK. The New' Yortc hthce boy, being, after all. only a human inJN stltuiion, is about to increase his efficiency. He has yielded at last td the efficiency man, who, starting with the boss, has succeeded in reforhiiug every-

thing in the shop down to the office With 5,000 office-boy jobs going begging, you might think that the boys that are now holding down jobs would feel pretty secure —but that’s just where you are mistaken. They have read the signs of the times, and know that whenever there is a shortage in anything nowadays people promptly devise wnys and means to go without that thing or get a substitute.

Therefore, the boys’ division of the West Side Y. M. C. A. has arranged a' training class for New Yora city office boys, to meet every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from eight to nine, to the end that the race of office boys shall not perirh from the earth. The course, given free, consists of 25 lectures by a faculty that presumably knows what an office boy needs to become efficient, and all the boy has to do is to «lt back and absorb knowledge'. - ; \

Interesting person went into Mr. Hegeman’s office and under the president’s very nose stole from the life insurance company. One morning a stockily built young man went to the janitor of the Metropolitan building, at 1 Madison avenue, and demanded an assistant. “I want to take down some awnings nnd awning rods,” he said. The janitor looked at him quite casually nnd told him that he didn’t have a man to spare for that work. The stocky mnn,

A lobster crawled out of the basket and the cat jumped for it. ■ The lobster became indignant w'hen a paw struck his shell. The big claw was landed on the cat’s tail. Emitting ear-splitting wall's, she cat raced upstairs and into the dining room. Miss Eva Seidler had brought her Boston terrier, Gus, into the restaurant with her. He was tied to her chair. When the terrier saw the cat and the lobster lie got busy. So'Mid the lobster. The dog made for the cat.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

Approved Modes in Girls’ Party Frocks

When Father Time comes along with a birthday to celebrate, or a dancing-school party, or other great occasions in the life of a little girl, It means a pretty frock for her. Even in party dresses there is a difference of opinion as to whether they should be simply or elaborately made, but as the little girl Is sure to look pretty in either sort, fashion smiles approval on both. White, pink, blue, pale green and light yellow are oftenest selected for the little girl’s party frock, with white a favorite choice. Voile, batiste, organdie, and taffeta are the materials used for making them. Some of the prettiest light voiles are made up with no other decoration than tucks headed with hemstitching, and smacking about the waist and yoke. This is done in heavy white silk. Taffeta is managed with about the same simplicity, but organdie and batiste seem to be made for fine swlss embroideries and val. lace. An elaborate dress of white batiste, for the girl of eleven, or more, is shown in the picture. The waist shows rows of insertion placed between groups of fine tucks. It is attached to the skirt and has elbow sleeves. The skirt is divided into panels by wide

They say that designing for Americans occupies the time —so far as it is occupied—of the world-famous modistes of Paris. Judging from the number of imports, and that the Americans who look to Paris are those of two hemispheres, the designers seem to be fnirly busy. In spite of the tension of war there seems to be no lack of inspiration in the products of the peculiar genius of the French. Three hats from Lewis shown here are beautiful and rational styles for midwinter wear. Already the eyes of those who create styles are turned toward spring and they are busy with the things that must be ready for display just after the holidays, so the hats pictured may be accepted as the last word from a great authority. The wide brimmed hat of satin, faced with velvet, is partly turned off the face at the front, in a mode already approved. Its lines suggest outspread wings, and perhaps this is the reason why a small pair, embroidered In -silk in several colors, is pOsed’at the front. There is no other trimming. The second fiat is a turban in a shape that is particularly becoming to women of middle age. A puff of velvet is set about the coronet, higher at the back than at the front. A band of paillettes and bugles, finished at the side with two balls, adds a touch of brilliance to this all-blusk creatiop. ‘■'V 1 „T

Three Hats From Paris

vertical Insertions, and each panel is cut into a scallop at the bottom. Two rows of narrow insertion follow the line of the scallops about the skirt, and each panel is laid in a boxplait at the waistline. The slipover is not needed to complete this dress, which may be worn without it; but the slipover is a feature of - present-day fashions. Besides, a dress of this kind is equal to long service and it may be varied by the addition of the little jacket. Embroidered batiste is used for making it, with insertions of lace and swiss embroidery, and it boasts a peplum at each side. The girdle worn over it is soft satin ribbon wmi a rosette at one side.

Oriental Motifs.

Embroidery is the most favored decorative trim for one-piece frocks, and it is executed in fine braids, in metallic threads, chenille and beads, either round beads or those of tubular form. Oriental and Egyptian motifs are preferred and they ornament the corsage, the ceinture and the pocket flaps. Occasionally the design extends from the bodice down over the front breadth of the skirt, giving the effect of a Louis XV waistcoat.

The .remaining hat is for the woman who can carry off odd and dashing headw'ear, and it continues to be both unusual and plain. The very tall crown is draped wittf ’Vefv'bt, which is slashed. Ribbon with metallic edge is threaded through the slashes.

Cretonne Covers.

Scarfs of cretonne are neat and especially attractive for a girl’s room. The pincushion and nap pillow should be covered to match. A scarf made to fit the top of the dresser should bo scalloped all around, but one that hangs at the sides need have only the ends scalloped, the' sides being hemmed. Rather heavy embroidery floss should be used for working the scallops. The heavy floss not only facilitates the work but is more In harmony with the material than a fine cotton would be.

Bright Waistcoats With Velvet Suits.

Some of the dark velvet suits sent out by Jeannq Lanvin in her last collection have waistcoats 1 of bright-col-oj-ed silks, geranium or royal blue, and to match these are bats of the some silk- -

Gathered Smiles

IN AFTER YEARS. Father Time had been swinging his trusty scythe for 20 long years, when they accidentally met again. He was a bachelor of forty-five, bald and slightly disfigured, but still in the ring. She a spinster, fair and forty, but not as fair ns she used to be. “Do you remember,” she gurgled, "how you proposed to me the last time we met. anti I refused you?” “Well, I guess yes,” he replied. “It Is the happiest recollection of my life.” And seeing it was a hopeless case, she meandered along her lonely way.

Riding a Hobby.

“Spinks is back from his vacation already.” “Yes. He says he had the time of his life.” “A round of gaiety, I presume?” “Nothing of the sort; Spinks la a stamp collector. He met another crank with the same hobby. They sat around for ten days discussing stamps and then Spinks came home.”

Rather Antique.

Gunn—l have just succeeded In perfecting an Invention that will revolutionize modern warfare. Dunn —So? What is the nature of it? Gunn—A powder that’s absolutely noiseless. Dunn —Pshaw! That’s old; women have been using that brand lor centuries.

Painful Recollection.

“I suppose when you contemplate your books they recall many happy hours to you,” said the bibliophile. “I’m afraid not,” answered Mr. Dubwaite. “You surprise me.” “It’s this way. Whenever I look at those books the first thought that occurs to me is the hard time I had paying the Installments on them.”

APPLICATION

“Say, Ragsy, what does ‘procrastination’ mean?” “To put off.” “Then we was procrastinated from that train yesterday."

A Swift One.

* He ran for trains, he ran for boats, He ran for office, too, they say; He ran to business, ran to lunch. Then ran In debt—and ran away.

Not a Free Lunch.

“I say, waiter,” queried the seedy chap as he climbed a stool at the lunch counter, “what can you give me for breakfast?” “I can’t give you anything,” replied the man behind the white apron, “hut I can let you have ham and eggs for a quarter!” - '

Provided For.

“I understand that many celebrities eat here.” “Yes, this is a restaurant noted for that.” “Still, celebrities are not, as a rule, generous to the head waiter.” “That’s true, but he fares quite well at the hands of people who come here to see the celebrities.”

Postponed Pleasure.

“Is that the Gadder family out In their new car-?” “No. That’s Gertrude Gadder and a party of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gadder, as well as the juvenile members of the family, hope to enjoy a few rides when Gertrude has paid some of her obligations to society.”

Acquired Talent.

“Maw," said the small son of a pugilist, “puW isn’t a natural-born fighter, is he?” “Of course he is,” replied the mother. Why do you think he isn’t?” “Well,” answered the young hopeful, “I heard Mrs. Neighbor say that he acquired the knack of fighting since he married you.”

Nothin’ Doin’.

“In the last dozen of eggs you sent me,” said the lady customer, who appeared to be peeved, “there were two bad ones. Will you make them good?” “What! Make two bad eggs good?” gasped the astonished merchant. “What do you think I am—a magician?”

Paw’s Good Guess.

Little Lemuel (reading)—Say, paw, jrhat is the “pale of civilization”? Paw—tMl, it’s some new brand of ’ace pow’der, I suppose.

ALWAYB OUT.

“Did yonr husband leave you much when he died?” “He didn’t leave me much more than when he was alive.”

Little Diversions.

He plays a little poker And golfs a Utile, tc»; And yet they take up so much time He nothing else can do.

Continuous Struggle.

“I understand Mrs. Gadders’ gowns are creating a sensation at the resort where she is staying this summer.” “So they are.” “I presume she is well pleased with herself.” “Oh, a woman can never rest on her laurels where clothes are concerned. Each day dawns ushers in a new battle for sartorial supremacy.”

Those Loving Girls.

Hazel —Young Dashley proposed to me last night, but I couldn’t think of marrying him. He’s too fresh. Aimee —That’s the one reason of all others why you should marry him, dear. Hazel —Why, what do you mean? Aimee —The union of extremes usually makes a satisfactory average.

Common Type.

“I don’t believe I have ever known a more consistent optimist than Dubwait e.” "Well, Dubwalte is like a lot of other optimists.” “How is that?” “He doesn’t care how much he worries his friends and relatives, Just so he doesn’t put himself out.”

Limited Understanding.

“It does seem queer,” remarked the party who seemed 'to be thinking aloud. “What seems queer?” asked the innocent bystander. “That after getting a man in hot water a woman can’t understand why he_ should boil over,” explained the noisy thinker.

Merely a Suggestion.

“Yes,” she murmured sweetly, **l huve seen twenty-three summers.” “It is just possible,” suggested tho n.atter-of-fact young man, “that if you Were to consult an eye specialist he might be able to do something for you.”

A Hopeless Case.

“Papa says,” remarks the fluffyhaired girl, “that he will never consent to our marriage until you’re able to support me.” “Great Scott!” exclaimed the poor, but otherwise honest young man. “Does he want his only daughter to die an old maid?”

GOOD IDEA.

First Suburbanite —What do you do when you haven’t your rent when the landlord comes around? Second Suburbanite—Untie the dog in the front yard.

More About Mary.

Mary ordered porterhouse. But it made her shiver When she found the butcher had Sent two pounds of liver. '

Could Be More Expensive.

“Some of those oriental monarch* have a great many wives.” “True." “That’s a rather expensive way to Ure." A “So it is, bnt I don’t suppose any of those potentates are so foolish as to present each wife with an individual motorcar.” ft • . V