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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
COULDN'T LEARN TO DRILL
Deserter From British Army Says He
Ran Away to Avoid Making
Trouble for Officers.

There Is something rather fine about
the excuse made by deserter who was
charged at Willesden police court. says
the London Globe. This unfortunate
was unable TO read or write. which just
shows that education can have no In
fiuence ON the qualities OF the heart.
lie told the bench that he left the army
because he was SO sorry for the OFF,
GERS. A captain. two lieutcnants. n
sergeant major. two scrgeants and
three corporals had tried TO teach him
To drill; but he was totally unable to
learn IL.
Why. argued this man. illIterute but
of noble mind. waste the time of these
able officers on useless laborl Why
impose on them the Slsyphean toll OF
trying TO drill the undrIllablef He
could imagine the enthusiasm with
which they turned 10 the instruction OF
more teachable recruits.
We could wish there were more like
him, remarks the Globe. There are
those who are unable To learn, but
cannot recognize IL. You may tell n
certain type of office boy four thousand
times 10 put the waste paper basket on
the right side of your desk. and on the
four thousand and first time he will
place Ii on the left, rs ever. But lie
will not dream of removing himself.
How different from the deserter OF
Willesdenl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
EASY FOR AMATEUR

Shop windows and counters are yer-
liable catch-pennies-or rather catch
dollars-these days, for the novelties
they offer are truly fascinating to
the woman who pretends at all TO keep
up with the styles. Bags and collars.
shoes. stockings, umbrellas, fur hat and
muff sets, handkerchlefs. gloves--all
the hundred and one accessories which
the well-dressed woman affects. have
scared from the class of necessities
into that OF luxuries, and hence are
imposslbillties TO the woman whose
pocketbook Is not plump.
Now, the clever woman need not
worry If she has time ut her disposal,
for she may fashion many of the
small novelties herself.
Take. for instance. the new bags.
When leather bags were In vogue one
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
SC0FFER RISES TO REMARK
Assertion That All Men Are Born
Free and Equal.

"They say that all men are born
free and equal. Sure It's Dir light
In the daytime an dark ut night, TOO.
What about 1t? All the horses In the
Suburban Handicap start from the
same post at the same time, but that
amt sayin' they get back together.
They go under the webbin' with their
tails in line, startin' equal an free to
get back as quick as their legs'll let
'em. That don't buy 'em any hay, you
know. They don't get nothin' for start
In. That's the reason why they start
equal. Anybody'll give anybody their
half OF nothin' that nobody wantsl
1.-THE hay stake and the getaway
moneys all paid for the finish: an
buhlieve me, bo them nags that dust
ed the same part o. the track with
their hind feet at the same time don't
nose the dough together An what o.
that? II they did. nobody'd ever put
up the dough TO run for, an they
wouldn't be no horse racin'. Then all
the ponies could drag plows, couldn't
they? Yeh But some could go down
n cornfield quicker than some others,
and the ones that got into the end
of the furrow first would get the most
eats an the best stalls. Free an
equal !'-William Slavens McNutt i'm
Munsey's Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
VOGUE NOW FOR FEATHERS
sans Are Shown In Really Amax-
Ing Display.

One has only TO glance ut the coun-
ters and counters OF feather hat orna-
ments 10 be assured that these trim
mings are To have an unprecedented
vogue. Never were feathers contrived
into such novel aud intriguing ef-
fects: these conventional feather
wings are present but nobody notices
them In the amazing display of but
tons, buckles, bands. cockades, rosettes
and what-not all made of tlay. bright
hued plumage and ready TO sew on vel
vet hats. One round feather button In
shades of orange, scarlet and gold VIII
add incalculable style TO simple vel
Vet sailor. and though one must pay a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

tidy price for really chic feather or
nament, hat and trimming will not
amount TO such n large sum that the
average woman cannot afford 20 be
very chic and modern. For n wee bit
of feather and punishment goes a
long way and button. buckle or
cabochon of plumage will sufficiently
trim n very wide-brimmed hat.
All-feather turbans are among the
exclusives in millinery. They come
In black and white combinations, in
speckled pheasant feathers and In
grebe feathers with iridescent hues.
The taupe-colored and burgundy col
ored feather turbans are especially
smart.
While there Is little trimming used
on the smart hats OF the period. the
decorative touch Is always impaired In
n distinctive manner. Vivid partl.col-
ored feathered cockades are favored.
and also large plaques made from COM
position of various kinds and set In
rims of old gold filigree. Then there
Is wide choice of head fancles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

neighbor told my mother about Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
! took it. and now | feel like new
person. don't suffer any more and I
am regular every month. Mrs. HAZEL
HAMILTON, SD South 18th St
When remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence, and thousands upon
thousands of women declare they owe
their health to it, is it not reasona-
BILE to believe that it is an article OF
great merit?
Ifyou want special advice writc
TO Lydia T.. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Your letter will be opened, read
and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
I'm the Old
House
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-.S1cS%~
By CLARENCE RIDGE


Copyright. 1916. by w. q. chapman.)
Tom Linton had served four and n
quarter years when he was released
from the penitentiary with new suit
and fourteen dollars I'm his pocket. and
he had one idea I'm mind. To- find Molly,
his sweetheart. and marry her and
start decent life In some place where
he was unknown.
For eighteen months Molly had come
10 see him. or written. Then she had
dropped out OF his life. Linton did not
feel bitter about this. lie knew few
women would be true for n five-year
term; but he knew he could win her
back if-here was the thought that ter
rIfied him-if she had not married an
other.
Both Molly and Tom came OF decent
folk. Molly had never known until
Tom was arrested that he had lived by
crime; and Tom. with nine hundred
sailed away, had meant TO marry her
and quit the life. But he had tried
once more-burglary. He had been
caught red-handed, and he had lost
everything. including his money,
which his lawyer had taken.
He could not find Molly. Nobody
knew anything about her and fourteen
dollars does not last very long In big
city. Tom soon turned his thoughts
toward the old career.
In one way his opportunities were
excellent. Tom was not regular
criminal. He had taken to crime, but
he had not been born TO IL. He had
never worked with a man In his life.
lie was the solitary criminal whom the
police fear more than any other sort.
Now. i'm burglary the advantages of
partnership are obvious. There is Il
good deal of spade work TO be done
first, getting acquainted with maids,
gaining entrance to- the grounds, and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

Recently n well-known brass and
copper company In Indianapolis took
pride In displaying on the streets of
that city huge copper kettle II had
made. which has n capacity OF approx.
mately 1000 gallons-blg enough to
hold II men without crowding them,
rs n photograph In the Popular Me-
ehanics Magazine testifies. Five men
worked six weeks to complete 1t.
This Is without doubt one OF the
largest cooking kettles In the United
States. 1t will be used by fruit com
pany In New Jersey In boiling orange
and lemon peel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
Open Copper Mine In cltys Center

A copper mine is To be opened In
the very heart Of the city of Hunting.
ton. W. Va. Thlrty-five years ago two
men employed to dig well In what
was then bricksard struck hard
substance at depth OF 20 feet. which
ut first was thought To be gold. but
which analysis showed 10 be high
grade of copper. The we'll was aban-
doned. Now company has been or
ganized by citizens to develop the
mine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
Mortified.

"I never was so mortified In my life"
whats the matter now?"
"You know that little gown bought
for Sl6.50 that looked rs though Ii
must have cost four times that and
was so becoming To me? | never
dreamed anyone would guess It's price
or where l bought IT,"
well. did anyoneT
"Yes. / wore IL for the first time
last night nj n dinner dance and there
were Just 10 other women there with
gowns exactly like it."-Detrolt Free
Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
OF INTEREST TO MOTHERS

The cost of food today Is serious
matter 10 all OF you. To cut down
your food bills and at the same time
improve the health OF your family.
serve them Skinner's Macaroni and
Spaghetti two or three times per week.
Children love IL and thrive on IL. IL
is the best possible food for adults.
Write the Skinner Mfg Co. Omaha.
Nebr.. for beautiful cook book telling
how TO serve IL In n hundred ways.
It's free 10 every mothcr.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

simply had to buy them; but now the
CONNECTIONS of silk and beads can be
made by amateur fingers. In the group
of bags sketched you have five vari-
cites.
On the extreme right Is a stole bag,
bead-embroidered. This may be made
from n remnant of the frock or suit
material and embroidered In many COL
ored beads with metal threads.
The bag with the feather bottom
comes In evening colors and is topped
with soft satin. This bag is unique
In that IL can be used rs fan.
The striped bag may be crocheted
from silk. either In colorings of the
bright Roman stripes or I'm combina-
ton of two colors, or black and white.
1t Is finished with silk tassel, and Il
ribbon run through the crocheted eye
lets ut the top fastens on ring of
jade or jet or tortoise shell.
Checkings of solid beadwork mark
the unusual little bag of black velvet
This solid beadwork can be done first
on light canvas and sewn on the
bag or done directly on the velvet. 1t
takes time and is tedious. but is we'll
worth the trial.
Petals of taffeta edged with tiny
beads overlap to form a very hand
some bag, which may be developed in
light shades for evening use or in
black or dark blue for daytime car
rying.
A band of mole fur outlines two
disks of suede embroidered with
beads TO form n sporranlke bag for
fatInra1 usn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
Slippers for the Little Ones.

There Is paper pattern for a most
attractive pair OF child's slippers.
They look like cats heads. and are
made OF some soft, woolly material.
They are In the shape of heelless
mules, and the part that slips over
the toes has the face on Ii, with little
outstanding ears TO make IL more real
istic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
NOVEL LITTLE KEY HOLDER
Easily Fashioned From Round Hand.
Embroidery Frame and Little
Brightly Colored Brocade.

This Is easily and quickly made from
n round hand-embroidery frame. a
piece Of brightly colored brocade is
cut II little larger than the frame and
Is stretched on by the usual method.
The edges may be cut Off neatly and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
Cold lodic.

Father gimme n good lickln' and
make me cry was the astonishing re-
guest little Jimmy made one day.
what makes you want such an abb
surd thing?" inquired father.
You'll hit me and I'll holler with all
my might and mother will wipe my
face with her apron and give me a
penny and I'll buy candy" came the
logical reiolnder.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

teen | suffered each
month SO l had 10 be
In bed. / had head
ache, backache and
such pains | would
cramp double every
month / did not
know what IL was
TO be easy a minute.
My health was all
run down and the
doctors did not do
me any good A
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
Head Flower Hair Ornaments.

Instead of n Spanish comb, three
dahllas OF shaded red and pink crystal
beads were worn below her left ear
by beautiful Partisan at charity
ball in Blarritz recently.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19
A Key Holder.

n few brass or gilt hooks sewn on,
one at the top for hanging the holder
up. the others for the Keys. The
wooden frame may be left It's natural
color or may be enameled white or
gilded, according 10 taste.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

II am afraid my fate has put me In
The hands of sharks"
"Then IL looks like IL was your fate
TO n finish"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-01-19

ashton has deereod that the pointed
collar should again be one Of the
style featured In womon's coats.
This ermlne fur coat with deep
pointed collar shows one OF the sea.
eon's latest models. The collar 10
trimmed with ermIne talle. Tho
coat 10 loose.fittina, with ono OF tho
empire effect belts, which will bo
worn extensively this winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27
HEARST-PATHE NEWS
Synopsis of Events Covered in Hearst
Pathe News, Released Today.

New York City-The Field artillery of
New York militia holds maneuvers at Wan
Cortland park to keep in trim for service
abroad.
San Francisco, Cal--worlx on the s45, ,000.-
900 Hetoh-Hetchy project to furnish water
to this city is rapidly nearing completion.
Cambridge, Mass.-The Institute of
Technology captures the New England Inter-
collegiate championship fer the first time
since 1894
Washington, d. C.-Labor leaders from ali
parts of the country gather in the capital
to pledge their hearty support to the gov
ernment.
New York City--Toothbrush drills are a
part of dental hygiene campaign IN all
schools, to teach children to preserve their
teeth.
San Francisco, Cal.-A flotilla Of Japanese
warships, now serving as training vessels
for naval cadets, pays a visit to the Golden
Gate.
Men of the Hour-Herbert C. Hoover.
chosen by the president to regulate the food
supply; he volunteers his services gratis to
the country. ...
The Making Of an officer at West Point,
n. Y.-The historic battle-ground on the
Hudson river, which Is now a great training
station for United States army officers
a Chicago, m.--Secretary of the treasury,
William G. McAdoo. arrives here on his tour
to stimulate subscriptions to the liberty loan.
Gartoon-Haye you bought your liberty
bond7 ~
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27
Bills for the Current Week

because he could not give her the luxury
that she was accustomed to. She sets out
to prove that she can live and work with
working people. But soon is discouraged.
not by the endless squalor and drudgery OF
II, but by discovering what she thinks La
love affair between him and a girl Of the
streets who worships him. This, In fact, Is
the beginning OF a story of great human
interest. on the same program for the four
days Ruth Roland will be seen In the second
episode OF the serial "The Neglected Wife"
The latest events Of the war and other
timely events of the day will be seen In
the News Weekly. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday Mime. Petrova makes her first ap-
pearance as a Paramount star at the Muse
in 'The Undying Flame" story Of mod
ern Egypt. The main story. which concerns
the love Of a young English officer and the
daughter of his superior In rank, Is dis
tinctly modern. Maurice Tourneur director
| Tor Mary Pickford In her latest suecess' also
| directed Mime. Petroya In THE Undying
| Flame"
Hlpp--A photoplay exploited as "the pret-
tiest Bluebird ever screened" will be offered
| at this theater today and Monday. II is
| Southern Justice" and features Myrtle
Gonzalez and George Hernandez. It tells
a quaint story of quiet Kentucky neigh
borhood electrified by sudden land boom
| The settings are mostly furnished by Moth
er Nature and the locations were especially
we'll chosen. Tuesday and Wednesday will
| be Eddy Polo and Mary MacLaren IN q
| Butterfly production, Money Madness" A
| special feature has been arranged for show
| ings Thursday and you must watch for the
announcement II you want to know. Friday
| and Saturday Helen Ware in a notable
| release, Secret Love-" in which she is
shown TO advantage,
| Empress-ons of the best loved stars Of
| FINLAND will be seen at the Empress this
week. During the first half Anita Stewart
will be presented In Vitagraph's latest re-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

lease entitled ''Clover's Rebellion" The lost
half Edwin Arden will be associated with
Helene Chadwick In Pathe 81 --s ..
Iron Heart" In "Clover's Rebellion" Glover,
a wealthy heiress. has three sutors; one
a duke sponsored by her aunt, an unworthy
idler sponsored by her uncle and a
struggling young doctor who is her own
choice. In 1.-THE Iron Heart" Astra has
produced strong feature. In the cast are
such performers as Edwin Arden. Forrest
Winant, Leonore Harris, Gertrude Berkeley
and Helene Chadwick. The story is Of a
man who thinks only Of financial success.
In series Of swift moving events, includ-
ing strike at his factory, he learns his
lesson, and his son, who has married against
his wishes, is forgiven.
Diamond---June Caprice will be the at
traction at this theater today In the William
Fox feature, "A Child Of the Wildr 1t
must not be forgotten that the lovable Lee
children are prominent in the cast. Mon
day splendid picture well up to the high
standard set by this theater.
Boulevard--A splendid attraction has been
booked by the management of this theater
for showings today and Monday. It s Back
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

strand--Only two changes OF program At
the Strand this week, William s. Hart and
Mary Pickford being the featured players
Hart Is seen today and tomorrow In his
latest western photodramatlc sensation. The
Desert Man" followed Tuesday until Sat
urday by Mary Pickford In The Poor Little
Rich Girl" said to be Miss Pickford's most
charming characterization and story thar
will please all who see II. Keystone com
edy Is scheduled for the middle part OF the
week, while Pathe Weekly will also add to
the enjoyment. Commencing with Pickford
engagement. the Strand theater orchestra for
the summer will be under the direction OF
Harry Silverman, merely proving the fact
that Manager Thomas Of the Strand Is al
ways on the lookout to give his patrons the
best the market affords.
Muse - Pauline Frederick and Thomas
Meighan will co-star at the Muse today until
Wednesday in Her Better Self" The story
tells OF a wealthy girl engaged 10 an Italian
count, yet indulges her faRcy for a young
doctor. He cares for but Cannot marry her
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27
Drank With Care.

gentleman happened to go into a sea
side hotel to dine the other night. The
hotel was rather full, so he was given a
vacant place at table already occupied,
1t did not take him long to become ac-
duainted, and he chatted away merrily, in
spite OF the fact that he only drank water.
Seated opposite to him was an old gentle-
man whose face betokenod him to be a
heavy whisky drinker. He appeared to
be particularly struck with the water
drinker, and when opportunity occurred he
whispered across the table.
You. know, my doctor says water is an
excellent thing, and l should drink lot
of It,"
Then you do?" asked the other.
oh yes" said the old 'un. Then, nert-
ously looking around, he added: I'm the
night In the night"-San Francisco News
Letter
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

Danny Clements was captain Of a schooner
that piled between New York and .Haver-
straw. One day his craft was loaded with
brick, ready to start for New York, but
Danny gave no sight of any intention to get
urder way Instead he,sat on deck smoking
pipe
The owner Of the brickyard. also owner OF
the schooner, who had reasons for wishing
the brick In New York at the earliest possi-
hle moment came hurrying on board and
demanded to know why Danny didn't sail.
There's no wind" said Danny
No wind! What's the matter with you?
There's Morgan's schooner under sail going
down the river now ~
"Yis, oi've been watchin' her, but It's no
use my gettin under way,G replied Danny.
Shes got the wind now, and, to me mind.
there ain't enough of it for two."--New York
Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27
Real Life.

1t was at the movies. An old couple sat
together through a picture that included
many views of the wNd west In one OF
these cattle roundup appeared, in which
the dust rose In clouds from tIe parched
ground.
The old lady began to cough, and finally,
when the neighbors began to fidget. her
husband nudged her with his elbow.
Don't cough, Annie; can't you see you're
disturbing the other folks?"
His wife looked at him apolosetically over
her handkerchief. smothering a spasm. 'I
can't help II, Ephraim. The dust tickles NJ
throat"-Everybody's Magazine
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

ApolIo--Manager Monaghan announces a
special Paramount picture at this theater to-
day which has an all-star cast. 1t Is THE
EVIL Thereof" On the same bill will be
Charlie Chaplin, in his latest scream. "The
Cure" 1t is different from most of his COM
edes In tE&t he does not throw a pie at
anyone. His antics when "attired in only
bathing suit and a smile will surely make
you hold your sides Monday Lou Tellegan.
husband of Geraldine Farrar, in a Para-
mount picture, "The Black Wolf" and the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

of a Man" and stars Dorothy Dalton and
Charles Ray. The usual comedy will also
be on the BILL Special attention Is called
erick Warde will be shown in 'Hintons
Double" This famous actor portrays two
distinct roles.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

Suburban-Kitty Gordon VIII be the at
traction at this theater today in a World
production called "Forget-Me-Not. This
English beauty is here shown in a picture
that will not soon be forgotten. A. Keystone
comedy, Her Circus Knight" which fea-
lures Ora Carew. will be on the bill. Mon
day Wilfred Lucas In "A Love Sublime"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

bill in the first chapter of "The Great Seal"
full Of thrilling situations. Monday, Enid
Bennett in Triangle play, THE Little
Brother"
DundeeAThere will be. no show at thi,
theater today. The attraction on Monday
will be Robert Edeson In a Vitagraph fea-
ture, Fathers Of Men," The Hearst -Pathe
News will be on the same bill. Special at
tention Is called to the offering Friday.
when Mary Pickford will be present In one
Of her superfeatures, ''The Pride of the
Clan"
AlamO--1t should be noted that the policy
Of this popular play house has been changed
somewhat and beginning today and for Sun
days to come big feature will be shown.
Today a Butterfly picture called External
Love-" features Ruth Clifford and Douglas
Gerard. The story Is replete with situations
that will satisfy. Monday Bartina Burkett
In THE Forest Nymph," an L-KO comedy
and the interesting Animated Weekly.
ParIs--Harry Carter will be the feature
attraction at this theater today in comedy
drama in which he is supported by Pris-
celia Dean, Somebody Lied" Our old
friend Shorty" Hamilton will be on the
same bill in another of his featurettes,
Shorty Lands the Master Crook" and an
L-Ko comedy. Crooks and Crocodiles,"
completes the bill. Monday Jack MuIhall
in 'Mr. Dolan of New York." in which he
portrays tn role of prize-fghting hero.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

balance of the week will be attractions well
worth seeing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-27

Guess who said this: "Tll tell YOU, Mr
Kilowatt. the rain is certainly good thing
as 1t makes the people appreciate the sur
more"