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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
Fought With Hessians.

An ancestor of Count Won Bernstorff,
the dismissed German ambassador,
fought against America in our war for
freedom. The fact is brought out by
a passage in the Souvenirs du Che
Waller de Cussy." Among the acquain-
tances made by the chevalier in 1920,
when he joined the staff of the French
embassy in Berlin, was the court
chamberlain, Count Won Bernstorff,
grandfather of the former ambasSa-
dor. Countess Bernstorff," wrote De
Cussy, bears q singular forename,
America This was bestowed on her
because she was born in that country
during the war of independence. Her
father was in command of one Of the
regiments hired out TO the English
by the elector Of HeSse."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
PARAS0L COVER is DAINTY
One Made From Cretonne or Bright
Linen Ideal Trfe to Keep on
Hand for Gift Purposes.

The wise needlewoman always keeps
on hand some small dainty which she
can hand out when asked for cOntri-
button for a bazaar, or when some I'M
expected gift is needed. She will be
sure to appropriate the cunning little
paraSOl covers to be made from Gre
tonne or bright linen. They are cut
from twO-shaped pieces of the material
about &c or 2S inches long, the length
of paras0l from the tips of the ribs
TO the end of the ferrule. The pattern
is shaped so that it taperS from the
ferrule end to a width OF six or seven
inches near the top, tapering again al
most TO n point. The two pieces are
bound together with white or colored
tape, and slit in the top piece is
bound with tape. Through the slit the
parasol is thrust, and the case is
snapped tightly around the lower part
of the handle.
At thf ferrule end of the cover is
rubber CORK provided with a ring. The
cork end keeps the ferrule from push
ing through the end of the cover if the
paraSol is TO be stood on the ground.
while a nickel ring in the cork pro-
vides means for hanging up the COW
cred parasol if desired.
Lots of girls will find these handy
for travelling purposes. while for pro-
tccting the parasol when not in use
they are invaluable.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
THE Ecst
Laid Plans"
#
By GEORGE HASKELL

Copyright. 1917. by W. C. Chapman)
Its going to be big party up to
the WeDdell's," said Mrs. Terry, look
ing out of the window. Cars and
delivery wagons have been going up
there for two days"
"Yes, suppose so,' said her daugh-
ter, Eunice. looking up absent-minded-
ly from her book.
There was a time" went on Mrs.
Terry, that / wouldn't have dreamed
of asking Mary Black 10 any party of
mine. Why they were as common as
stage, you know, and caught John
Wendell that way. His family made
an. awful fuss, but they swallowed
Ii at last. And here she is getting the
best people in her house, and / going
nowhere, knowing no one"
''Well, dear, we're pretty happy with
out the rich Set, aren't we?'
Eunice gave her mother a SYM
pathetic look. She didn't know what
else TO say.
81 don't mind 1t so much for my
self. but it's for you Eunice. You
ought 10 be having some kind of So
ciety."
al have all that 1 have time for. !
couldn't run a kindergarten, and go
10 luncheons and afternoon teas. In
the city have few good friends who
often give me pleasant evenings.
couldn't keep up with that fashion
able set even If they wanted me-"
Mrs. Terry sighed deeply. She saw
the sound sense of her daughter
stand, but she inwardly rebelled at
the necessity. Nothing had been left
from the wreck of her husbands bust
ness but the little home In Belleport
and an income so slender il barely
eked out the most frugal living. Mr.
Terry had died soon after the crash
some eight years ago, but the widow
had seen TO 1t that their only child
was kept at school Eunice at seven
teen had been determined TO start out
and try to be bread winner. After
some study, she took q position as
teacher in kindergarten, and had
now been steadily employed about
three years in the big city thirty miles
from the fashionable Belleport. This
being the holiday time she was en-.
jOying her vacation at home with her
mother
After Eunice's declaration of indie
pendence Mrs. Terry had gone to the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
1t Sounds Ridiculous.

Joseph III. Choate said, at a lunch
con in New York:
"When the Germans talk about pro-
tecting little nations. freeing the seas
and championing international law. IL
sounds so ridiculous that it reminds me
of the tramp.
Lady said the tramp TO a farmers
wife, could you oblige me with the
loan of cake OF sOapT
1.-The farmers wife threw up her
hands.
"'Soapr size said. DO you mean TO
tell me you desire soap?
"Yas'm,' said the tramp. Me part
ner's got the hiccups and l want to
scare him."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
PanaCea of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow a cold to adj
vance in your system and thus encour-
age more serious maladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use of a few doses of
Boschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test of fifty years. 1t induces good
nights sleep with easy expectoration
in the morning. Fol sale by druggists
in all parts of the civilized world in
% and 70 cent bottleS.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
BRIGHT TONES IN PETTICOAT
New Models Shown in Great Variety
OF Fabrics and in All the colors
of Flowers.

Whatever may be said Of the taste,
or lack of it, in the selection of weird
chromatics for street clothes, it must
be admitted that there is something
rather alluring in the petticoat made
of bright-toned silks, writes a fashion
expert.
The new models have broken out, as
it were, in all the cOlorS of the spring
flowers, having particular fancy for
the tulips, hyacinthS and marigoldS
that dispel the passing gloom of win
ter.
These petticoats are offered in such
fabrics as twO-tOne taffetas, satin and
silk jersey. They are variously trimmed
with self-founc, arranged in many
different ways. A woman may select
skirt with fluffy, bouffant flounce,
or she may elect to wear a more tail
Ored effect which shows the fiOunce
closely plated and hanging in straight
lines.
Then there are petticoatS made of
linen and silk which are bound to be
These, too, come in bright spring
tones, and make very good founda-
tons either for sports skirts or for
the tailored suit. Some of the models
indicate alternate stripes of satin and
silk, and there are also those made of
PompadOur or Dresden designs in in
distinct blurred effects.
For wear with the evening gown
the petticOats are mostly made of
very soft satin in white or flesh-pink.
The flounces are of lace or of the
satin, lace-trimmed The petticoats
that are plated from waist to hem are
pretty for wear with the thin evening
gown, and also as the fundamental
garment for the fluffy negligee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
For Little Kisses

The dainty little frock for a four to
six-year-old girl shown in the sketch
is according TO both the straight line
and empire in effects. The panel front
adheres TO the former, while the short
waist or long yoke extending from the
panel on either side entirely around
the back of the frock is of the empire
family. Sheer handkerchief linen is
suggested as the material for the dress,
with fine hand embroidery giving the
necessary trimming touch. The ques-
ton of fabric, however, is one that
may be decided by the mother, as any
lightweight cotton or linen material
would be suitable for the dress. 1t Is
not q good model for q heavy linen or
pique.
To make the dress for a four or five
year-old girl two and half yards of
material SO inches wide will be re-
auiree The garment buttons in the
centt back.
The guimpe or suspended dress is in
creasingly popular as the season ad-
vanceS, and models are shown made up
of colored linen, chambray, ETC., or of
bright checked gingham. with dainty
underblouses of sheer white.
Pockets are featured on many new
dresses designed for small girls as we'll
as for boys of less than trouser age.
In this connection it may be noted
that the feminine leaning to trousered
garments is shared by the children.
Washable boomers worn underneath
MILDLY blouses or dainty smocks are
featured for girls from four to eight
or ten years of age, and rompers are
worn by the very small boys and girls
alike.
The general rule OF simplicity may
safely be adhered to in designing
clothes for children. Except in little
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
TRlNKET TRAY EASILY MADE
Pretty and Useful Little Baskets Can
Be Manufactured Out of Any Well
Made Cardboard Box.

Pretty little baskets of the nature
shown in the sketch are useful for
many purposes, and they can be made
in great variety and in different shapes
and sizes from oddments that Will be
found ready at hand at home. In
fact, any well-made cardboard box can
be utilized for the purpose. The sides
of the box should be covered smooth
ly with some pretty remnant of silk
or cretonne. This can be done by turn
ing the material over at the edges and
fastening it on just inside and under
meath the box with seccotine or some
other strong adhesive. The inside of
the box is closely lined with soft silk,
selected Of some pale shade of color
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
Solid Colors for Gowns

Considerable amount Of green is be-
Ing worn both in suits and dresses. In
suits it is rot infrequent 10 see green
predominating in plaid designs, used
on the bias on the skirt or only as trim
mings. For One-piece dresses solid-col-
Ored fabrics are almost always en-
ployed. The greens seen are of the
dark and warm variety, somewhat like
sap green or lighter shades OF Russian
green. The trimmings used with these
greens are reds. citron, black, buff.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11

kitchen. and the girl could hear the
cheerful sound of the egg beaten which
presaged toothsome cake. Presently
her mother appeared in the doorway
with troubled face.
'Dearie," she said, 81 haven't n bit
of spice or citrOn, Would you mind
running over TO the grocery"
Not in the least!" cried Eunice.
1T would be good for me-"
She had made her purchases when
woman standing next TO her called
out TO the grocer: Say, Mr.. Bethel
berg. don't you know any girl that 'ud
go up there, an help out just for to-
night? Florry had 10 go sudden, bout
an hour ago, cause her brothers dyin'.
an that stuckup Frenchy just walked
out cause she was asked TO do some
thing she wasn't hired for"
Il don't know of anybody, but I'll
ask. and send 'em up, if | do find a
girl. What would they have To do?"
Il guess she'd put n green hand into
the cloak room. 1t wouldn't be hard
work. For the Lords sake do get
someone if you can. Mrs. Wendell is
just about plum crazy. I'm darned
sorry. She's real good sort to work
for"
Eunice followed the woman out. and
a few steps farther on stopped her.
Il will 20 and help out ar Mrs. Wen
dell's this evening" she said.
You will?" cried the woman looking
her over approyingly. Come right
along with me =
Ii was in vain that Eunlce protested
she must first go home, the woman de-
clared she could 90 just as soon as she
had seen Mrs. Wendell, but she did
want 10 get 1t off the poor womans
mind - gave her name as Maria
BIRD. at once engaged 10 at
tend - in the cloak room. She
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
Pretty Trinket Trays.

to harmonic with the material that
has been used for covering the sides,
and the edges of the box are next fin
ished off with silk cord.
The handle is made of strip of
cardboard covered on both sides with
silk or cretOnne, and finished off at
the edges with silk cord. The handle
is fastened in place with paper fas-
teners run through from the outside,
and this should be done prior to lining
the box.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11

A little pin or badge with the flag
on il may be enough for the man to
display his coIors, but the young wom-
en- of America are not satisfied with
so mild a demonstration. Their patri-
otism is ELUSIVE, and they show il in
this, the latest summer hat, of white
milan straw with red and white aros-
grain ribbon straw run around the
crown, while the blue is put before the
world very ostentatiously with 48 EN-.
broidered stars directly in front.
There's not chance i'm the world of
one mistaking the nationality of the
Wearer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
Diagonal Darns.

One will find that by darning stock
ings diagonally across the weave in
stead of with it, the stitches Will give
as the stocking stretches and are not
as apt TO pull away from the edges.
This method is especially good 10 use
where stitches have dropped.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
IVES A THINK Sou

Most any good soap will do. but Red
Cross Ball Blue is the only blue.
Makes the greatest difference. My
clothes are a dream-snowy white. |
can't use liquid blue. No, not me. Give
me Red Cross Ball Blue and I'll show
you some beautiful clothes.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
Less Work.

Miss Flibbert is an intensely seri-
Gus girl"
"She doesn't care for flowers, bon
bons and popular novelsF
NO. If you want TO make hit with
her discuss sociology"
Not for mel It's too easy 10 find
girls who'd rather hear you talk about
the movies"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-05-11
A Chord of Wood.

Percy has a voice of wonderful tim
ber."
Its not surprising; he's such a
blOckhead"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26
BY REQUEST.

This office is in receipt of the FOL
lowing letter from NJ c. Allen, rellct OF
the late Senator John b. Allen, than
whom there has never been a cleaner
more upright, more worthy gentleman
holding elective or appointive office in
the state Of Washington. Although we
consider Mrs Aliens candidacy IL
advised, her right and privilege to
stand for the senatorship was rccog-
nized AS Mrs. John b. Allen she prob-
ably received more votes than would
have been cast for any other woman
who might have run for the same Of
fee:
II am sending you a report of
the returns from the primary election
which shows my vote, and would be
glad if you would publish the same
wish publicly to thank all those who
voted for me. and thoroughly appreci-
ate the compliment, and attribute it
& compliment to The name of John b.
Allen rather than any consideration
for mystelf personally No one can
The curtain is about to be rung
down upon that side-splitting comedy
of sending a puntative expedition into
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

The high cost of living has a coun-
ter part In the high cost of govern
ment, which is burden that is in
|creasing at an alarming rate from
year to year This is apparent in mu-
nicipal, county, state and natonal ad-
|ministrations, increasing direct and
Indirect taxation that, notwithstand-
ing increased revenue, is inadequate
TO meet the increased expenditures, to
the end that debt is piling up as
heritage for future generations. In
the matter of governmental expendi-
lures we are becoming reckless as
drunken prospector, and the drunken
|prospector can spend dollars where
Ithe proverbial drunken sailor is squan-
dering cents. 1t is impossible to elect
men to legislative offices who have
the faculty of initiating measures of
ECONOMY. They seem more intent upon
studying out ways and means of
touching the public for more MOI
to meet excessive appropriations than
in calking leaks by trimming down un-
necessary expenses.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

Breaking over a custom that has
been honored by long line of presi-
dents for century, wherein they re-
Trained from giving even an excuse
for the impression that the executive
could or would in any way attempt 10
influence the legislative functions Of
congress, President Wilson appeared
in person before the United States SEN
ate Monday and read a carefully Jre-
pared speech setting forth his views
and recommendations as TO the atti-
tude and part this country should take
to establish a world peace, and insure
the maintenance OF that peace when
once established. The presidents
speech along such lines at this time
when there had just been an exchange
OF notes between belligerant natioc
and this country upon the subject of
peace and England and her allies had
specifically set forth the terms upon
which negotiations would be consider
ed was surprise TO the country Ild
created a profound sensation at home
and abroad. The presidents recon-
mendations commits this country %
policies in its relations with European
powers revolutionary in tendency, and
wholly foreign to the traditional policy
Of this government since the founda-
ton of the Union Were his appeal
made 10 governments founded on the
same system as that of the United
States. his declaration that mo peace
can last or ought to last, which does
not recognize and accept the principle
that governments derive all their just
powers from the consent OF the gov
erned," might carry some weight and
meaning to the people now engaged in
war, but monarchical governments are
not apt to look upon the president :
4 suggestion with calm complacency.
Naturally there is a great divergence
OF opinion as 10 the views expressed
in the presidents speech for men dit
fer upon questions of public moment,
have always differed and always viii.
In some quarters he is likeled to a
demi-god and his pronunciamento de-
clared to be later day declaration
OF independence; in others he is charg-
ed with assuming an attitude of die
tator. with the object of entangling
this country in unholy alliances; with
butting in where his advice has not
been sought, with an effort to take "A
hand in changing the map of Europe.
Anyhow, the speech, like all the pres
idents state papers, and all of his lit
erary efforts, is a strong expression 81
individual views couched N finished,
faultless language, and will set the
tongues and pens of two hemisphere
to wagging and scratching.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

There is a prospect that a constitu-
tional convention will be held in the
state at some period in the remote fu-
ture. 1t is merely a prospect depend
| ing upon the verdict of the voters, who
will be called upon to express them
selves yea and nay upon the PROPOSE
ton. The legislature has already TAX
en- up the subject as one of the inn
portant issues to be settled at the
present session, and passed bill pro-
viding for the submission of the pro-
posal to vote of the people at the
general election of 1918, and II the
vote is in the affirmative-and there
must be majority one way or the
other of all the votes cast at .se gen
eral election, and not a majority Nof
| the votes cast for or against this par
ticular measure, very wise provision,
| for about all the laws adopted by
vote of the people, including the pro-
| hibition law, have been carried by less
than a majority of the total vote poll
ed at the election-the convention is
I to be held in 1920. After the constitu-
I ton Is formulated it must be submit
( ted to the people for ratification or
| rejection, and as the voter in mass Is
tickle quantity the effort to substi-
tute a new constitution for the one
that has answered all purposes since
statehood may prove abortive in the
end. The present constitution was
drafted and subsequently adopted by
vote of the people in 1889, in terri
torial days, on the eve of admission as
state, and that constitution was con-
sidered very much of a model when it
was adopted Much of it could well be
! incorporated in a new constitution, il
new one Is to be formulated, with
such additions as may be required by
the march of progress and changed
conditions. II was a conscientious and
I in the main able body of men that met
at Olympia that summer of 1889, and
the chief aim was to so form an organ
ic code that would prove to be the
greatest good to the greatest number.
The convention was nonpartisan
body, and although there were men on
the floor who held high political office
in the state in after years, politics cut
no figure whatsoever in the delibera-
tons. Upward of half If not more of
| that convention have passed away,
and those who survive are well on in
the seer and yellow leaf.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

take from me the honor Of being the
first woman to file for the United
States senate, and | sincerely thank
the voters of the state of Washington
for giving me nearly 10000 votes. This
will make it easier for another woman
Ito receive the homer cf being the first
woman senator Of the United States. "
The following is the report that Mrs.
Allen desires published:
Among the candidates voted upon
lat the primaries September u last
who should receive honorable mention
lis one, Mrs. John s. Allen, candida -
for United States sena. OF and the first
woman to file for tina. office.
"A very complimentary vote was
cast for Mrs. Allen, being total of
|3S.421; 6.s77 first choice and 3l.54l
for second choice; 1892 having been
least in King county
Mrs Allen deserves to be placed
high on the honor role of those who
have tirelessly fought for the prin-
lciples dear TO the hearts of women
having always been an ardent advocate
Iof equal rights. prohibition and kim
dred reforms.'
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

At session of the county assessors
|of the state at Olympia last week, c
III. knosher, assessor of Okanogan
county, was selected as president of
the association This selection was an
honor conferred not only upon Okla
hogan county, but most worthy and
deserving gentleman and efficient Off
cial. Mr.. Knosher has won the conf
dence and respect of the people of
Okanogan county by the admirable
manner in which he has conducted the
office, he has held for the past two
years, while his amiable personality
has made him a host of friends
throughout the length and breadth Of
the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

Mexico to catch Villa, dead or alive.
Orders have been issued withdrawing
the troops, with nothing accomplished
but humiliation to the army, and
bringing the country into contempt in
Mexico and among the nations of the
Iearth Villa is still very much alive,
|raging up and down the country MUIR
|dering and pillaging only a few miles
from the army sent to accomplish his
ARREST. The Carranza government is
helpless, joke, and yet the old geezer
lis able to put one over on the present
administration The Mex
lean fiasco has cost this country hun
dreds of millions of dollars, has kept
thousands of state militiamen dwad-
ling away their time upon the border,
land what is there to show for it? A
!disgusted soldiery, a bond issue in
prospect to meet the unnecessary cost,
and the contempt of neighboring ma
|tion. However the people endorsed
|such imbecility at the polls and no one
has any right to find fault.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-01-26

Under the Jeffersonian simplicity
exemplified by democratic administ-
tration the country faces deficit of
between three and five hundred million
dollars. Get that? Four years of bene-
ficient democratic handling of public
funds has set back the country an
amount appalling to the human mind.
But there is no use criticising. That
is the way the people want the country
run. They Endorsed this reckless ex-
.travagance at the polls in November,
and by their vote said to the democrat
ic powers that be Go to it. Squander
the nations resources, and the more
that is squandered the better we will
like it." And the merry loot goes on.
Why protest so long as the majority
endorse that method of transacting
public business. The majority rules,
las it should, so let 'er go Galiger.