Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1917 — Page 2

HAPPENINGS in the CITIES

Some Queer Doings of New York City Magistrates NEW YORK.—A general investigation of the status and practices of New York city magistrates is likely to result from one case of alleged oppressed brought officially to the notice of the bar association the other day. The magistrate abruptly stopped the hear-

ths man charged with contempt, suffered a similar fate. The magistrate then fined, the confused and astonished witness $5 for contempt and dismissed the case in which he was the complainant, after trying it himself without counsel, and deciding that there was not evidence sufficient to. justify him in sending it to a higher court. On the same day a policeman appeared before the magistrate to answer to a charge of disorderly conduct. He had been arrested by another policeman, at the magistrate’s order, because he refused to stop the traffic on Fifth avenue and let the magistrate pass on his .way to court. The policeman humbly apologized. He said that he didn’t know he was speaking to the magistrate when he refused to stop the traffic. Also he rather naively explained that he felt he was justified in refusing because he wasn’t on duty at that street crossing and a regular traffic policeman was. He said that he naturally hesitated to Interfere with the regular traffic man when called upon to do so by an Individual who appeared to be a mere private citizen. Upon receiving his explanation and apology, the magistrate permitted him to go under a suspended sentence. New York city magistrates receive salaries of $7,000 a year each, and are elected for terms of from seven to ten years. Essentially, their jurisdictlon Is so slight that the operation of their courts is of but petty importance. Any really important issue never comes before them. Even in the smaller cases, the magistrate merely has the authority to conduct a prellipinary hearing. Except in a contempt case, he cannot make a decision which is not subject to appeal. Yet these petty officers take themselves with great seriousness. There was a good deal of astonishment and amusement when the magistrates held a meeting some years ago, and decided to wear robes on the bench. But they have worn them ever since.

Does Dr. Flint’s Ghost Play Billiards in His Club? NEW YORK. — Does the ghost of Dr. Austin Flint, who was an alienist of national reputation, play billiards at night in the sober clubrooms of the Century association in West Forty-third street? Carefully avoiding any

speculation as to how Overcrowded it would make billiard rooms if all ghosts of lovers of the sport should return ta-them, the facts are these: The Century association’s negro servitors (termed servants in less learned places) are so positive that Doctor Flint’s disembodied spirit visits the billiard Toom there that they are afraid to set it to rights in the late evening or early moaning hour unless a clerk goes with them. Two of these negro servitors went

Into the billiard room early one morning. It was lonely there. Even the electric lamps appeared to burn with an eerie light. One of the servitors heard a slight click in the private cue rack. Glancing at it, he was surprised to see that the niche in which Doctor Flint had kept his favorite cue was opened, the lock swung ajar. Then the other thought he saw a movement of the._fihnir that had been~"ffie _ ramdus“aTreiusFsTtrvdfiter Then the first servitor felt a tug at his arm, or what he is sure now was a tug. Right after that both men started to spread the cloth over the billiard table on which Doctor Flint was wont to display his prowess with cue and Ivory, when woof! Up went the cloth in the air. for all the world as if the hand of a rather quick-tempered man had snatched it. That ends the case for the affirmative so far as the question that is to be answered is concerned. Those servants are sure that Doctor Flint’s ghost visits the billiard room.

“Perfect Man” Has Been Discovered in Milwaukee <IHAVA UK EE.And' no w •enmes -the man2’ Much has been heard Ivl of the “perfect thirty-six” as regards the fair sex, but it -remained for Milwaukee to produce the first specimen of perfect trtnnhood an a stundnrtb

the masculine “Venus:” Height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 170 pounds; chest, normal. 34; expanded, 38 inches; thigh, 22 Inches; calf. 15 inches; biceps, 13% inches; forearm, .12 inches; neck. 16 inches, and waist, 31 inches. Leap year has become only a memory, but, nevertheless, it is to be feared that young Liedtke, the “perfect,” may find an unusual increase in his morning mall, following this revelation. In order to becqme a “perfect man.” Liedtke offers a few suggestions to those who would follow him in ,the path of physical perfection. This is what he advises: ' Take plenty of outdoor exercise. Go to bed early, get eight hours’ sleep' and rise early. Indulge in gymnasium exercises, such as jumping the rope, punching the bag, shadow boxing and handball. .■ Swimming, in season, develops muscles that otherwise are never called into play.

Portland Young Men Over 45 Form Efficiency Club PORTLAND, ORE.—Are you “a young man over forty-five?” If you are, i you are eligible to join Portland’s newest club, the Forty-Five Efficiency club which is organized for keeps. There are 70 charter members. It 14

expected that there will be 300 on the rolls. Dr. William Osler, by the way, has been mode an honorary member. There is really no foolishness about the new club. Although it is the baby in the big family of Portland clubs, it shows wonderful vigor- and promises to outdo many of its bigger brothers when it gets its growth, for it la to be filled with young blood, and youth, a everybody knows, recognizes no obstacles that can’t be overcome. The underlying object of the club

is to create a sentiment that will give an equal Chance for the man of fofty«five with men kM Oftefl . been.,, declared-thia is -the ageofthe young man. Members of the club have felt this is an unjust and arbitrary .ruling, that age isreally not marked by figures on ; ja df»l t but that are vigorous 1n health, with purpose'strong and abilities unimpaired, are fully as capable and even jnore so than many younger in actual years. f

jng"of~a' case ahd ordered the complaining witness brought before him on the following day on a contempt charge because he was chewing-gum in court. * When, on the following day, the witness appeared to answer to the contempt charge, his lawyer, asserting his right to make an explanation for his client, was ordered removed from the courtroom by a bailiff. A second lawyer, who volunteered to speak for

of perfection for othersof MS' sex, Alfred R. Liedtke, twenty years old, ISO Keefe avenue, is the possessor of the-physique perfect. His claims to physical perfection.are not made by himself, for he is rather backward about things of so personal a nature. But C. S. Minter, physical director for the Y. M. C. A., is authority for the declaration , that the masculine “perfect thirty-six” is personified by the Keefe avenue youth, These are the measurements of

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Taffeta has outlasted several sea-sons-in, popularity, and i>resent indiea — lions am that it is fixed in the goodgraces of women for some time to come. The good-looking frock in the accompanying picture is of French blue taffeta, bordered and otherwise decorated with blue taffeta having a crossbar of white. t There is nothing startlingly new in this design, but there are several in-i teresting details in its construction. It may be confidently cbpied by anyone, since Paris is authority for its main characteristics, which are first the material itself, then the normal waistline, the open throat and the tunic-skirt effect, made by, the overdress Pm-islmsotherloves,butthis-is onetobereckonedwith. The combination of a plain fabric and a stripe or check in other fabrics is noticeable in the new spring models

Everyday Dresses of Plain Linen

Among the dresses for little girls of three years or more, designed for everyday wear, there are many models in plain linens. They are mostly in light blue, rose pink, or natural linen color, and are rather plain, especially when compared to the dressier frocks made of sheer cottons. Embroidery, in cross stitch, nnflj, Considerable other fancy stitching, is relied •upon- pretty give an element of elegance to these little frocks; a flavor that is important because U lifts them out of the commonplace. Even a little carefully done handwork adds considerably to the price of these little dresses. The frock in the picture is of blue linen and it is made with a short yoke to which the body of the dress is shirred. There is nothing unusual in itie patter#. There are three rows of feather stitching on the yoke done in white floss, and there is a collar of white organdie. A pretty finish fit the front is made by a row of very small pearl buttons set on in pairs. Any needlewoman who knows how to sew neatly can make an exact copy of this little model, for all the pattern companies carry pattefhs . 'r-*™**-The short white socks worn by this little dainty maid are held up by garters covered with pink satin ribbon and finished with rosettes of baby rib-

Taffeta Frocks Remain Popular

in all sorts of clothes. The skirts and sweaters or skirts andcoats for sports wear are conspicuous examples, and' the afternoon frock in the picture shows how well such combinations work out in semi-dress frocks. In this model the underskirt is plain and just wide enough for comfortable walking. The overskirt and bodice are cut in one, and they fasten at the left side. The bodice opens along the shoulder and underarm seam, and the skirt along the same line at the hip. The opening terminates in the pocket. The belt is made of the plain taffeta, laid in narrow side plaits and bound at each edge with a narrow binding of the silk. Similar plaits appear in the silk below each pocket. The pockets, by the way, of the targe patefipocket variety, are genuine, practical pockets. The collar and cuffs are made of the crossbar, the collar opens in a shallow V at the front.

bon at the front. -They are an item of importance in the success of her appareling. The crisp bow on the hair is of wide pink taffeta ribbon.

Your Figure.

One hears a great deal about' the “perfect 36,2-and it really isn’t 36 a t all. Here are the alleged measurements : , Neck. 13% inches; bust, >37 inches; waist, 26 inches; hips, 40 inches. Th® length of the skirt from the waist line to the floor is four inches. The perfect 36 should measure 19% inches inside the sleeve measure. The line down the back from the base of the collar to the waistline should be 15% inches. These figures are for the average, bui-the measurements, of course, can vary. For instance, the perfect 36, according to tailors and dressmakers,- range from 36 to 38 inches, although 37 is the ideal. Seventy-five per cent of women are below the 36 standard and thost of the rest - are over. This- is >Heca use ■ theyhave permitted their muscles to b(*rtune flabby and loose from lack* of exercise, and have either taken on weight or lost it. • I . \

GOOD JOKES

AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.

Volunteer —Hi, thar. chief! Didn’t ye hear the fire alarm? The hull durn taown’s a-burnin’ up. The Chief —Well, bing it, Susan’s away and I can’t find my red shirt.nowhar.

His Fatal Error. He tried to kiss her ruby lips. At least, so I suppose; But he forgot about the slips— So she got it on the nose. Bad Outlook. Mrs. Flatbush —You look mad. Mrs. Bensonhurst —I am mad. “What’s gone wrong now?’’ “My husband’s started his New Year’s resolutions.” —“What’s he going to give up?” “Smoking.” “Good for him !” “It may be good for him. but not for me. Where do you suppose my coUr pons are to come from?” Exceptional Character. “Abou ben Adhem, who loved his fellow ma®, had nothing on Dubwaite.” "How is that?” “I have actually seen Dubwaite display a friendly interest in a pair of plumbers who were mending a pipe at his house, although he knew he would have to pay five times what the job was worth.”

Left at the Post. He had staked his future happiness on a proposal—and lost. - “But,” he persisted, "what can I do to win your favor?” ' “That’s JusLit,” she explained. “The man who wins my favor must have sufficient money to enable him to do nothing.” Getting Out. ( “I see where a ehap was caught kissing his pretty cousin, the wife of another man. There was the dickens of a row.” “And no wonder?” “He plead consanguinity.” “Umph! He'd* better change that plea to insanity.” Just Lazy. “I thought some years ago that 'I detected in young Bilfur., the earmarks of genius,” remarked Mr. Twobble. “Indeed?” “But.l have lately decided that he is merely one of those chaps who will eventually marry a woman competent to run a boarding house.” ■ •J. —There Are Such Cases. “A forceful character.” ‘Fm—not—deuylng-- that,” answered the motor enthusiast. “But he doesn’t seem able to make a success of anything.” "Yes. Many a man travels all his life ‘on high’ without getting anywhere.” ’ ' - «, OBLIGING.

Jimmy Harduut —Yes, Earlie, it’s always customary in launching a new boat ter break a bottle over de bow,' an’ as dere ain’t no persons of prominence around. I’ll be kind ernuff ter do de bottle-bustin’ fer yer. Easily Convinced. ~“I presume a successful automobile salesman has to be a glib talker?” “Oh, yes. And it also helps him in his business if he has the pulchritude of a moving picture actor." “How ls that?” A __ . ... . -- “When a car is being demonstrated to a woman, if the chap who drives it is handsome she sure feels the engine 1»- all right? 1 J ~ Said He—- Dead men tell no tales. Said She —But their tombstones do.

DOCTOR’S ORDERS. • - ... > “Six months ago you told me yota couldn't sleep' at night for worrying about thp money you owed me.” “So I did,” answered the impecunious debtor. “But you still owe me, and you are not a nervous wreck." “True. You when I realized that it was impossible to pay you. I went to see a doctor about my insomnia. He advised me; tp quit worrying, and if there is anything I pride myself on It’s following the doctor’s orders Implicitly.” Generous Offer. “Time and again I’ve given you a lift in my motor car.” - -“So-you have.” “Now that I am hard up and can’t meet this month’s payment on it, you refuse to lend me any money.” “Well, I’ll tell you what I’ll do to help you out. You estimate the number of times you have taken me to town in your Car and I’ll pay you 10 cents for each ride, which is twice the fare charged by a jitney bus."

Beginning of-the Scrap. He was a widower and she was a widow. They met —felt sorry for each other in their loneliness —and so thfy married. i‘Tiu sorry,” he said one morning at the breakfast table, “that you can’t cook as well as my first Wife did.” VAnd 1 am sorry,” she rejoined, “that you haven’t the business ability my firstliushahd had He earned sufficient money to enable us to hire a cook.”

NOT A PATRIOT.

Would you be willing to fight for* youy country if “Not me. I passed two weeks In the country last summer.”

Just a Little Game. The sighing lover led a heart, A club the villain played; The hotel clerk a diamond had. And the sexton held a spade. Hustling Hiram. ' Hayrix —Heow be your son Hiram gi'ttin’ erlong deown t’ th’ citty? Oatcake—l’urty good, I reckon. He writ us he wuz carryin’ ev’rything before him. Hayrix —Is he in bizness fer hisself? Oatcake —Naw. He’s a actin’ ez waiter in a eatin’ house. Eye to Business. “So you've been touring South America?” ~ _ _ “Yes.”""' ‘ 7? ' ——-—— “How are the revolutions down there?” •"I made a lot of money out of ’em last year.” “Indeed ?” “Yes. I operated a_.men;y-go-round.”

Can’t Keep It Dark. Bacon —I see a novel umbrella is equipped, with a storage-battery electric light in its handle. Egbert—ls a fellow purloins one of that kind how is he going to keep it dark. Teeth for an Eye. ‘ Bid —Do you believe in that saying, ‘.An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth ?” Jill —Well, I know sometimes if you give a dog an eye he’ll give ydu his teeth. Parrot’s Vocabulary. Yeast —I see a Massachusetts'man has a parrot which has a vocabulary of 75 words. ' Criinsonheak —I didn’t know there were that many swear-words in existence. Unfit to Print. Redd —I see in the extreme infancy of baseball, runs were called “aces,” pitchers “throwers,” and fielders “scouts.” Greene —But what did they call the umpire in those days? Time to Quit -Then. ; - “Do you expect to spent your whole life in the wicked pursuit of riches?” asked the ascetic person. 12 “Nq.T replied the brisk individual. “If I’m not rich by the time I reach fifty years of age, I shall consider myself an ignoble failure.” Large Family. ' x “How tong does it take you to read _your morning paper, Mr. Gadsby ?” “About nn hour.” ’. “Xou must read It rather ■closely.” “No. I wait 45 minutes to get it.*,