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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
BEAUTY DOCTORS NEW BUG
Discovers That Woman's Good Looks
Are Regulated Largely by
Thermometer.

The photographers schedule was
disarranged half an hour because it
took that long TO get the studio ex-
actly al a temperature Of 20 degrees.
And the thermometer had 10 reg
lister just that before the woman who
made ~ appointment for three
o'cl' !, would consent to pose, he
sand. "Women who sit for photo
graphs are very particular nowadays
about the temperature Of the room
Beauty doctors have discovered that
a woman's good looks are regulated
largely by the thermometer. Their
is a certain degree of heat or cold
at which every woman looks her bas..
Bv. experimenting the beauty spe-
cialist has found the becoming tenn
porature for each Of his patrons. and
when the women visit a pho,ogra-
pher no power on earth can persuade
them to sit in a studio whose air IS
above or below that figure When
YOU handle A succession or subje Is
whose beauty tempe fatune varies
from GO TO so degrees il + u. az
easy matter 10 regulate stm pheric
conditions on short notice
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
INVISIBLE INDIANS.

All Indians seem to have learned
a wonderful way of walking unseen
making themselves invisible like
certain spiders, which, in case Of
alarm, caused for example BY bird
alighting on the bush their vrbs are
spread upon, Immediately bounce
themselves up and down on their
elastic threads 30 rapidly that only
q blur h visible. The Wild Indian
power Of escaping obssrvaixn, even
where there u little or no eg~s1 to
hide in, was probably aovly o.
quircd in hard hunting and fight
ing Lessons while trying 70 approach
game, take enemies by surpiss, Or
get safely away when compelled to
retreat. And this experience tTans-
mitted through many generations
seems at length TO have become what
Is vaguely called instinct-John
Muir, in the Atlantic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
500 BULLETS PER MINUTE.

The recently invented Benet-Msr-
cier gun combines the rapidity Of
fire, range and effectiveness of q ma
chine gun with the lightness and &C.
ton Of a magazine rife. The gun
is fired from a rest and held against
the shoulder Of its operator. who
can either fire from q sitting posi-
tion or lying prone. The regulation
cartridge is used in clips that hold
so. A good rifeman can discharge
from 300 to 500 shots per minute.
IL assisted in feeding by . man 10
eli the clips. The gun is at present
undergoing series Of tests by army
officers, with view to Its adoption
by the gosenment-Popalr Me-
chanica -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
RE WANTED IT REALISTIC
Toiatoi Knew How q Man Ought 70
Act After Being Kicked
Downstairs.

Some old anecdotes are told %
Count Tolstoi. Once, when one Of
his plays was being rehearscd at =
thcater, he was invited TO be pres
ent. His religion did not prevent
him from accepting the invitation.
but he went TO the theater as he
went 70 his work-dressed as a peas
ant. II was small company Of the
very select, and the doorkeeper was
careful . admit only the prepor per-
sons When, therefore, a shabby
looking peasant appeared in the en-
trance hall he ordered the man in
peremptory tones to get as far away
as he could in as little time as pos
sible. As the peasant showed no
immediate signs Of obeying. The
doorkeeper seized him and threw
him down the steps.
my names Tolstoi," the peasant
said when he had picked himself up
again.
The doorkeeper. when he could
find words to express his amazement
was profound in his apologies There
happened to be in the play an incl
dent Of a similar kind, and at III,
close Of the performance, in a little
speech he was called upon to make
the count complained that the actor
did not make the most Of this inci-
dent.
Il know exactly what l am talk.
ing about" he said, "for Pve JUS
been thrown downstairs myself"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
eUtLs as WEATHER PROPHETS

Another storm IS coming, predic;
the scagulls. Hundreds Of these
birds have been coming inland and
lowered over the Milwaukee river in
the heart Of the city. Most Of the
time they dew high, but occasionally
-woopod down and splashed the icy
waters with their wings.
Old residents who have noted the
flight Of the gulls for many years
declare hat when they come inland
from their harbor haunts il inysri-
ably indicates an approaching storm
Their presence over the river wa
noticed by many persons a few day.
ago and may have betokened the
storm that arrived on Sunday -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
UNIQUE COLLECTION.

Robert Young, ironmonger. Edin-
burgh. who passed away recently,
was known far and wide az collec-
tor Of horseshocs. Row upon row,
on the walls Of his shop, hung shoes
dating from the time Of the Roman
occupation (those having been found
in Monmouthshire) down to the
present day. Among the latter were
included shoes worn on the day Of
the race BY such famous derby win
ners as Lord Rosebery's Ladas and
Sir James Miller's Rock Sand. Ev-
cry country in the world, from Chi
ma to Peru, had been laid under
tribute.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
Lo ERlsG TIE DEATH PATE
Figures Show Tt-i Firht hgs To
here-lccs ls scin9 Wage5
1tc-csgfully

We have the assurance of DR..
Wooi- Hutchinson. wr : in the
Worlds Work. dat the q ath rate
from uherrulosi- has declined 10 per
cent in the decade which means a
saving Of $4,000 70 10000 lives a
year in tie United States. The in
FAINT morality rate is falling with
equal rapidity. which means annu-
ally saving Of 10000 babies from
those !Ierods Of the twentieth cen
tury-the little fcvcrs Of childhood,
dirty milk and oyercrowding. The
death rate in all Of our great cities
is being steadily beaten down to a
lower and lower level every year.
The advance census reports show a
lower national death rate than ever
before by nearly 10 per cent.
The fight against tuberculosis ID
steadily becoming more and more q
fight for better housing, more play
grounds, better food and more Of il
shorter hours Of work, decent and
civilized shops, workrooms and fac
tories, higher wages, better educa'
tion In the laws Of health. We have
laid the bugbear Of its transmission
by meat and milk. and are concen.
trating our fire upon the place wher
the bacillus breeds the infected
house or tenement room. The plac'
where we look for new cases Of tn
bxssosi Is in the same house viii
the - ores. We must break thl
Ifn In the chain II ever we are L
wips out consumption. From 80 &
90 per cent. of the children in th'
tenements living in the same house
hold with case Of tuberculosis ar
found to be already infected witt
the disease.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
LEGISLATORS PERoUlsITEs.

Spanish deputies, some of whom
are agitating for a salary, already
enjoy certain privileges. They are
entitled to frank their letters and
to travel on all the railways in Spain
free Of charge. Unlike the French
deputies, however, they have to pay
for refreshments consumed in the
chamber, the only article supplied
gratuitously being barley sugar. OF
this there is an unlimited supply,
and lady visitors to the chamber are
always presented with packet OF
this delicacy, which serves to sweet
en- the debates.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
YOUTHFUL TAFT IS MODEST
Youngest Son Of the President esi.
IDENTIFY Has No Wish 20 ehlns
In Reflected Glory.

President Taft tells a story about
Charley, his Youngest son, which H.
Illustrates the fact that he is a real
American boy and gives his father .
little pardonsble pride. Charley is
just in long trousers and home from
school for the holidays. He shirks
none Of the responsibilities OF being
the son of a president, but does not
seek the limelight.
Charley was a gvest st party OF
girls and boys Of his own age, and
had been seated at table beside .
little miss who failed to catch his
name and did not recognize him.
They became sufficiently interested
in each other 10 make her wish to
know his name.
"What is your name?" she pro-
pounded frankly.
Charley" was the somewhat lin
ited information which she re,elved.
This satisfied the little girl for q
time, but Charley is winseme boy
and her interest grew. So abs pur-
sued the inquiry further BY sAking:
Where do you live2"
"On Pennsylvania avenue" was
the answer TO this II was true, for
the White House is located on vhis
thoroughfnrs.
"What does your father or pur-
sued tie young lady in further at-
tempt to place her escort. to which
Charley naively replied;
"Oh, lie has a political position
here in Washington"
1t was from her hostess that the
youns lady finally learned chat she
had been sitting with the son Of tbs
president.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
TAKES OPTIMISTIC VIEW.

DR.. Isaac Funk, one Of the mem.
bers Of well-known book firm, be-
lieves, with DR.. Sargent, that women
have advanced greatly within the
last 30 years and that they approxi-
mate more nearly the masculine
form and trend Of thought. But
he thinks that in the next 80 years
there will not be any very great
change in this direction, but that the
laws which govern perpetuation will
limit her sdvanca
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10

Mrs. Aristoorat-Did YOU hear
what Mrs. Nouveau Richie said 70
me at the concert this evening?
Mrs. Wellborn-No, my dear; do
tell me all about il.
Mrs. Wen. she in
formed me that she had decided TO
have a nom-de-plume in her hat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
IS HUMAN VACUUM CLEANER
Amands's Economies In Line Of Good
Housekeeping Have Screw
Loose.

Long before the introduction Of
tie vacuum cleaner amanda had
achieved by sheer persistence Of arm,
the energetic vielding Of broom and
brush. the IRE Sc ses Its accom-
plshcd 1y TINS excellent invention.
Her husband whinsicaily complains
that the house il alvays in process
Of renovation and seldom is a con-
iition which can be cors dered COM
foriab,e and iiyahle, hut he il a mere
man ~ little can BE- expected Of
him. 0i course, Amanda is i'll from
time n time. usually as the result Of
loi ( more than she ought. She has
headaches, backaches AMI nerves that
are on odge- Her sons slip out OF
the house lnr The evening because
they prefer to he where they are not
repreved if they draw a chair from
il pia'e or leave a new paper on the
floor Ter daughters enjoy visiting
much more than staying at home.
ani ,rwad seldom rmains longer
t'fn orsk or two. .'he had nine
ten ecessivo maids in a single
-or Sonehcy Anianda's econ
nmie- n the line ~ good housekeep-
ing have a screw loose She observed
onc dav that she svrr pathized with
- women who likcl 10 have her
house perfectly ord, red and who
'hon wished that she could take her
family and 1--we in t . barn 50 tha,
ne nNusc need not he disturbed
'ir,,sret +. Sasgst r. in Christian
iirnl5
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-02-10
AN INSPIRED POET.

Harker-Scribblos the poet is GER
tainly genius.
Parker-Iis work doesn't seem ia
indicate il.
Barker-N No, but the fact that he
has Just married a milliner with q
good paying business does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
COUNTESS GUZEMAN,
FAMED AS NURSE, DEAD
Cared for Gen. Grant and Other
Noted Patients in Her Long
Professional Career.

Countess Susan GuZeman of GOT 18th
street northwest, who for the last
forty years devoted her life to nurs-
ing, died at Garfield Hospital last night
following a surgical operation. She
was seventy-one years old. She was
doing well until last Saturday, and
until Wednesday hopes for her life
were maintained.
Countess Guzeman was a native of the
she was Miss Susan Ketchum. She mar
ried Count Senchey Guzeman. Soon
after the wedding the couple moved to
New York, and later came to this city
to reside. Both were very popular in
society circles.
When Count Guzeman died in 1871
leaving his wife and young son, the
countess left society and began study
of nursing. Within a few years she be-
came we'll known to physicians in all
parts of the country as a most capable
nurse. Among those whom she nursed
were President Ulysses S. Grant. Mrs
Theodore Roosevelt. A. r. Shepherd and
District. Her services were not limited
to distinguished persons, though, and
she nursed many from whom she knew
she would never receive a fee. Her
charity work made her beloved by a
large number Of persons living in this
city.
She is survived by son, Edward F..
Guzeman, a theatrical manager of New
York. Physicians Of Washington are pre-
pairing to send a floral tribute to her
funeral through the Washington Medical
Society,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
BILLY BURKE IN SWEDEN.
Photograph of World-Famous Crook
Identified by Bertillon Bureau.

DETROIT. Mich, August Billy
Burke. the world famous crook. who is
reported to be in trouble again, this
time in Sweden, is the husband of
Sophie Lyons of Detroit, known to the
police of the civilized world as one of
the cleverest women with whom they
ever came in contact. Supt Shea of
the ST Louis Bertillon bureau has iden-
titled the photograph of John William
Taylor" sent from Stockholm, as that
of Billy Burke.
Sophie Lyons. however, is of differ
ent opinion. She says that Billy left
her two weeks ago to go to Chicago.
and that he would not have gone to
Sweden without her knowing il. Mrs.
Burke knows of no reason why Billy
should go to Sweden. He pays taxes
on 100000 property in Detroit, and
besides. as she says Aren't there any
banks in this country"
The last time he was sentenced was
in 1907. when he was given three
years for snatching $1,000 from a
Philadelphia subtreasury messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
CUT CAPERS IN AIR.
Aviator Paul Peck Plans to Make
FLIGHTS This Evening.

II weather conditions permit, Washing
ton will have an aerial exhibition be-
tween ) and O'Clock this evening. when
Paul Peck, the Rex Smith aviator will
endeavor to cut capers around the dome
Of the Capitol. Peck has said that he
will fly from College Park to Washington
this afternoon if the weather permits,
and that he will certainly hy around the
dome il he comes here at ALL
The officers and aviators at College
Park today are excited over the posi-
bility Of Admiral Togo's visit this after
noon. 1t is not definitely known whether
the japanese sea fighter will be taken
out to see the army aviation school, but
the men there have been urging 1t to
those who have the program of the
visitor in charge.
The Japanese government is much in
terested in the development Of military
aeronautics and recently had Commander
Saito and an English representative. ~.
F'rasier. make tour OF the aeroplane
factories and flying fields OF this coun-
try. It is intended II possible to show
Admiral Togo what the American govern
ment Is actually doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

that only one box reached the health de-
partment which was not addressed. and
this one was identified almost immedl-
ately.
The campaign has progressed without
hitch anywhere, The Merchants Trans
fer and Storage Company every day has
delivered the boxes to the health de-
partment at the same hour, while the
George p Killian Manufacturing Com
pany which manufactured and donated
the boxes, filled a total order OF 5000,
seeing that all the stations were properly
supplied for each days demand.
Mr.. Kilan has been an enthusiastic
observer of the campaign. and is one who
believes that its benefits will be inn
measurable. The Killian-Star fly box
has attraced attention in other citieA and
is pronounced by local officials to be the
most practical arrangement of its kind
they have ever seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
Issued in Regular Order.
TORPEDOES AS BOOMERANGS.
Naval Experts Doubt Their Adapt
ability to Actual Warfare.

PROVINCETOWN, Mass, August g.
The experience with naval torpedoes dur
ing the maneuvers here have failed to
convince the experts Of their value The
types at present in use, it is declared,
are too eccentric and unreliable for ef-
ficient use.
The report of one Of the expert OBJ
servers at the maneuvers says: THE
incest calculations may be made and the
torpedo may appear in faultless trim
Then it wifi either refuse to travel or go
skipping wild. One or two described cir
Giles and hit the ships from which they
were sent. 1t is doubtful II they will
ever prove a success in actual warfare
Either they will have to be constructed
along radically different lines or a ship
firing them will have to pump them under
full steam and get clear so that they
will not act as boomerangs, as has been
the case not infrequently in practice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
BAN ON ROLLER TOWELS.
New Chicago Health Ordinance Will
Become Effective Next Thursday.

CHICAGO, August 5.-Dirty faces and
hands are likely to be numerous in Chi
cago next Thursday.
At that time an ordinance prohibiting
the use of roller towels in public places
will become effective and unless provi-
sion is made in the meantime to provide
individual towels in public Mushrooms
patrons of these places will have to 20
with unwiped faces and hands or use
their handkerchiefs
Some establishments have made provi-
sion to supply their employees and Gus
TONERS with sanitary individual towels
but reports to the health authorities show
that many places have made no move to
comply with the ordinance.
Saloon bar towels probably will fall
under the ban of the new measure,
though this has not been determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
TO CHANGE MEASURES.
Chicago May Inaugurate System Of
Weights for Vegetables.

CHICAGO, August 5. - Following the
example of Evanston, the north shore
suburb. Chicago will do away with peck
and quart measures. as far as they are
used for vegetables, and substitute sys-
tenn of weights Yesterday Peter thinner.
city sealer, said he would recommend that
the city council pass the necessary ordi-
nance making it possible for him to en-
force such a change.
The city sealer explained that grocers
annually make fortunes out of Chicago
housewives through dishonest measures.
Instead Of filling up. as Is required by
law, they used 'shcrt" measures, and
simply all tho0 60 the bEt1a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
CALL
At WHITE HOUSE
Continued from First Page.)
medal of the Order of the Rising Sun
which the admiral wore today.

medal of the Order of the Rising Sun
which the admiral wore today.
THE New York papers called that
medal mark of the second class said
one Of the interviewers. For goodness
sake, what does a fellow have to do to
get a f1rSt-class medal"
We'll, now, you'll have to wait until
you see the admiral. That's something
we haven't learned yet
1t was learned that the many inter
views accredited to the sea fighter have
been imaginary to some extent, as the
admiral has not said much of anything
except OF a personal nature slice land
ing in New York.
Receives Naval Officers.
From il o'clock until half-past 1.
Admiral Togo talked with naval officers
who called at the New Willard Hotel
to pay their respects. They had plenty
to talk about, because most of the
officers had been in Toxic when the
American feet made its great trip
around the world. Some of the Ameri
can officers greeted the admiral as an
old friend. Among those who called
were Admiral Vreeland. Admiral Twin
ing, Admiral Porter, Admiral Vain
wright. Admiral Nicholson, Commander
Logan and Capt. Beatty.
There will be no chance Of the ad-
mirals going hungry while he is in Wash
ington, as he is invited out to dinner
every night. At the White House this
evening he will be the guest Of the Presi-
dent, and following the dinner there will
be a reception. After a sail on the Po-
tomac tomorrow and visit to Mount
Vernon he will be the guest of Baron
Uchida, Japanese ambassador, at a din
ner at the New Willard
Secretary Knox has invited him to din
ner Monday evening after the admiral
comes back from Annapolis and at the
Press Club that same night he will un-
doubtedly be asked to have a little some
thing when the newspaper men have him
all to themselves in the coy green room.
will be host at dinner Tuesday night.
Met at Union Station.
When Admiral Toeos train arrived at
the Union station last night at 9:25
o'clock a good-sized crowd was waiting
to catch glimpse of the famous little
sea fgher. Several attempted "Banzais'
were enough to show the admiral that he
was the center of attraction, but the
crowd had to fall back on the good old
Yankee Murray in order to express the
true appreciation of the nations guest.
Maj Archibald w. Butt was at the sla-
ton with White House motor car to
meet the admiral, and all ceremony was
dispensed with. With his Japanese escort
Admiral Togo went straight to his hotel
and to bed. The official escort of gov
eminent officials was composed of Chan
dler Hale, third assistant secretary of
state; Capt. Potts and Lieut.. Commander
Palmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05
FLY BATTLE OVER;
SIX M|LL|0ND DEAD
Continued from First Page.)

CCOntlnued from F1rSL rage
fcer Of the District. In a statement this
morning he paid tribute to the untiring
energy of the children which has made
possible the success achieved.
Three things have been accomplished by
the campaign in the opinion of the health
officer. They are:
First, the destruction of vast number
of flies by the children who competed for
The Stars prizes.
Second. the destruction Of an incalcu-
liable number of the insects by grownups,
who We're encouraged by the example Of
the children.
Third, the arousing of public interest in
behalf of cleaner and more sanitary con-
ditions generally.
"It is impossible to estimate how far
reaching will be the benefits Of this cam
paign," said DR.. Murray. II believe we
will feel the effect of the good accom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

$40
WEST-Edward G. Perry to James
Sharp lots 20 and 81, square 253: $40.
ADDITION TO UNIONTOWN-Steph
T. Walton. trustee. to Iris Realty AS
ISOLATION. lots 715. 716 and Ill; 81. Iris
Realty Association conveys same prop
erty to Robert P. Sowerbutts- $500.
NINTH STREET NORTHEAST between
G and H streets-B. F. Saul ct uX. to
Thomas A. Groves. part lot 81, square
912: SO.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Alonzo 0. Bliss ct uX. to Ed
win b. Behrend part lot 311: $40.
TNTEREST-William o. Bergman ct ux.
to Joseph r. Edison. William Small
and John j. Mcmahon, trustees, all
property Of first party; SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Detectives Of Richmond, Va, are try
ing to unravel the mystery surrounding
the corpse Of a two-month-old infant,
found wrapped tightly In an ordinary
burlap bag floating in Sweeneys creek.
in HenricO county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

Getting Level on Lamma-Lu shows
the wonderful Torchy In a now role. See
our Sunday Magazine touorT0W