Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 57, Number 19, Jasper, Dubois County, 12 February 1915 — Page 2

Biological Survey's War on Burrowing Rodents WASHINGTON. Dr. A. K. Fisher, chief of the department of economic investigations of the biological survey, has just returned to Washington from an extended trip in the West, where he has been supervising the cam

; , the department of agriculture, has just turned out its report on the work of the destruction of prairie dogs, ground squirrels and burrowing rodents generally, but it does not go into details concerning the beginning of these campaigns and what the work lias done not only for the health of communities and for tb: preservation of crops, but for the biological survey itself. It was not so long "ago that an attempt was made to cut off the appropriation for the survey. The next year Dr. C. Hart Merriam, who for years was the chief of the survey, went before the committee with an "exhibit." One of the main features of his exhibit was a peculiar kind of field mouse. The doctor told the members how hundreds of thousands of these field mice had started in to devastate tho alfalfa fields in Nevada and how quick action oiv the part of the agents of the survey had put an end to the mice and their campaign of destruction, thereby saving hundreds of thousands of dollars to the agricultural interests of the state. The committee "members added a .good lump sum to the appropriation and they have been more generously Inclined in recent years than ever before.

Army and Navy Nicknames Prevail in This Club

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ered many men ranging in rank and . age trom tue ueuienant general wno has passed the psalmist's allotted time of lifo down to tho sqcond nontenant who has been out of West Point less than a twelvemonth. In this club of the armed services old, white-haired men are hoard calling ono another by nicknames fixed on individuals whon thoy wore cadets at Annapolis or at Wost Point. Within a few days there died in Washington

a fine old soldier, Brigadier General Charles Morton. General Morton's hairwas as white as any snow that drifted across tho field of his winter campaignings against tho Indians in tho old days, and yet when Morton would enter tho big assembly room of the Army and Navy club some white-haired comrado was sure to hail him with "Hollo, Gory." In his youth the white-haired Morton had red hair, so fiery red that his Xollow-cadets at the military academy called him "Gory," and Gory he wae to his classmates all through the years that he was serving his country in 4 campaigns against tho enom. A man six foot two inches tall, with a deep chest and a great breadth of shoulders and aged about fifty-lour years enters the big room of the Army and Navy club. Almost instantly a comrade of his own age welcomes him not by his army title, but as "Goliath." This big soldier is Lieutenant Colonel tWilliam L. Sibert of the engineer corps of tho army, the man who built. the 'Gattin dam, locks and spillway and created the Gatun lake on the Isthmus

Another veteran enters the room and a man in a far corner, seeing him, Calls across, "Hollo, Corp." "Corp" is short for corporal, but the man so addressed is a lieutenant colonel of tho United States cavalry. When he entered West Point as a oadet this old soldier made an attempt before he was drilled to look "military," and tho boys instantly advanced him one grade and called him in fun -"Corp." It is said that nicknames in the United States army and navy stick longer Jthan they do in tho ranks of any other profession which the American life knows. '

American Indians Must Not Be Called Mongolians THIS American Indian has taken to the warpath again. He has dabbed himself with red paint, thrown dust into the air and has sharpened his bowie knife. Ho is after tho scalp of certain modern writers, who, in recent ethnological works, have classed him as a (i nv j&9r- Mongolian.

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American ethnology of the Smithsonian institution, Commissioner Sells asserts he is convinced there is not the slightest justification for classing the Indian with the Mongolian races. "I am advised by tho best authority," said Mr. Sells, "that the Indians are classed by anthropologists as a distinct race, commonly designated as the red race, or as red men, in contradistinction to the white (Caucasian), yellow (Mongolian), brown (Malay) and black (negro) races. I shall do everything in my power to oppose the arbitrary classification advanced by a few publishers of school books, which seek to link the Indian with the Mongolian." Speaking of Indians, Washington was the first capital of the Algonquin Indian nation long before the white man set his foot on this side of the water, according to Dr. William Tindall, secretary of the board of commissioners of the District of Columbia, who 'has just written a history of the capital.

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ECRETARY of War Garrison surprised newspaper callers the other day by taking up an artistic document covered with oriental hieroglyphics

and reading it readily. The secretary that resembled red painted wicker chairs. lie negotiated two' chicken coops and a Chinese bungalow without ,a break, and wound up at the top -of the page (he was reading from the bottom) by repeating the signature of Tuan Chi-Jin, the Chinese minister of war. In turning the pae, however, he "tipped his ha.nd," far there was a translation of the letter, which lost the secretary the now reputation as a

linguist he had acquired. The letter was delivered to Secretary Garrison by Maj. Albert J. Bowley, who has closed a term as military attache at Peking. In it the Chinese minister said: "I am personally acquainted with Maj. Albert J. Bowley, who has been here for a number of years, well known for his profound knowledge and sterling character Availing myself of the splendid opportunity afforded by the return of Major Bowley to the States, I have asked him to take with tiiim iomo of tho products of this country, which I pray you will kindly accept"

paign against the ground squirrels, which animals had not'dnly become an agricultural pest in places, but were more than suspected of transmitting the germ of bubonic plague. The biological survey carries on a constant warfare against animals which . re known to be destructive, but it first makes sure that the good that the creatures do does not outweigh the evil. The biological survey, through

llcT N I Protests from Carlisle, Haskell and other Indian colleges and seminaries have poured in on Indian Commissioner Cato Sells, who has taken 'up tne cause of his charges, and in an order barred from Indian schools all books which seek to take away from the American red man his birthright. After consultation with Dr. F. W. Hodge, in charge of the bureau of did not pause when he came to designs

DAINTY TABLE TRIFLE

BONBON BASKET ' A PRETTY THING TO MAKE. . Is a Novelty in Decoration This SeasonMay Be Fashioned in Alvmost Any Shape Which Pleases the Fancy. One of the novelties in table decorations this season is the tiny gilt and lace individual basket designed to ho'ld bonbons, salted almonds it other dainty confections. Thty are the prettiest things imaginable, and, though inexpensive to buy, should not be difficult to make at home. One should make a trial basket first, and I am sure only a little experience will make one perfect, writes Helen Howe in the Washington Star. Get a ten-cent knot of gilt wire and fashion into a basket, weaving the wire in and out in a very large mesh, in any preferred shape. There, is the dainty little French basket, also the square shape fashioned on the order of the ordinary waste paper basket. Both are popular and also quite easy to follow. The lining is of val lace. Th,e first step is to cut a tiny round of cardboard to fit the bottom of the basket, square, round or oval, as the case may be, and cover first with silk in a delicate color and then with a scrap of val lace. Next cut a strip of lace edging a little wider than the depth of the basket and long enough to go .around it and half as much again. Gather the straight e.dge of the lace and sew to the piece of covered cardboard. Put in a gathering thread half an inch from the top edge of the lace, thus creating a little frill to stand up all around tho basket. Trim the handles with baby ribbon tied into bows to match the color of the bottom, and the basket is complete. For ordinary use at the table one could get a very pretty effect by using a different color for each basket in harlequin fashion. In this way any scraps of silk or ribbon that might bo on hand could be used up. Usually ono has short lengths left over from threading lingeries too short for their original purpose. These will probably be ample for the baskets. Val lace at ten cents a yard or loss will answer for lining. It should be from ihree to three and one-half inches wido and the scallop not too deep, for obvious reasons. As one becomes more skilled In basketmaking larger pieces could be attempted as a catch-all basket for the bedroom or as a centerpiece for a luncheon to hold the favors. In fact, dozens of pretty trifles will suggest themselves to the person who takes up this fascinating handiwork. Snap Fastener Era. This seems assuredly the era of the snap fastener for all the new blduses and many of the season's tailleurs close with these easily adjusted, convenient little affairs. ADAPTED FOR GENERAL WEAR Smart Coats of Covert Cloth Serviceable for Any Occasion During the Winter. Every winter outfit should be supplied with one of the smart coats of covert cloth for rough-and-ready wear. These hang very full and straight from the raglan shoulders, and are belted about the hips. Large, coin-shaped bone buttons are used to fasten the coats and to trim the cuffs. One notices in the exclusive shops which specialize in topcoats, whoso well-tailored lines lift them far above the ordinary coat, exceptionally smart models of Irish blanket cloth. They are to be had in all colors, including navy blue, tobacco brawn, tan, hunter's green, beige and tete de negre. One of the best models has a full lower portion attached to a yoke which is extended over the shoulders to form the sleeves. About the waist line, at the back, are box plaits, from which the coat hangs in full godets. A wide stitched belt across the front starts from under the arms and fastens at the side- front. The high collar and cuffs are of beaver. The straight hip-length coat continues to retain the popularity gained earlier in the season. Some models are single-breasted, and fasten with frogs of braid, while others are fastened at the side with bullet buttons covered with the material. A stunning model of black velcot aas a short, loose jacket bordered svith white fox. The collar buttons close about the neck, and the long sleeves are tightly fitted, coming well

EXUUISITE CAPE COAT

Ultra Am. Charming in its simplicity is thi3 cape coat of moritox babylamb. The rolling collar, silk braid agraffes and jaunty style of coat are borrowed from the military capes worn by officers. The sleeves are loose and baggy so as not to crush the delicate ':ulle sleeves of the frock. They show a flaring cuff. A tassel-weighted sash adds grace to the coat, and the corsage of blue flowers is a novel addition. WEAR DAINTY VELVET BOWS Popular Trimming the Debutante Has Selected for Ornamentation of Evening Gowns. Narrow black velvet ribbon is used most daintily on- evening gowns for the debutante. There is a saucy suggestion about bowknots and fluttering ends of black velvet? used on a diaphanous tulle costume which is just now very smart. Sometimes narrow black velvet ribbon is usod for shoulder straps under a gauzy drapery of net and shower bows of the narrow black ribbon are caught at tho back of! tho bodice, the ends trailing over tho skirt. The narrow black Sarah Siddons band of velvet around the neck continues to be worn, because this black band relieves the throat of bareness above a blouse cut out in round or V effect. If the ends of the velvet band are snap-fastened together and a small bow sewed over the snap at ono end, the Sarah Siddons band will keep fresh longer than if constantly tied and untied; Timely Tips. Fortunately for the petite woman, the empire note is again being sounded, so that the long waist line may be left to the taller woman, who has a figure for it, and the becoming high waist lino bo adopted by those women to whom no other fashion is so becoming. The soft Grecian draping of bodice that is so becoming to the slender woman is again with us. One evening gown in a most exclusive shop displays a rippling cape falling from the shoulders. This cape is net scintillating with closely sewn opalescent sequins. The cape does not cover the arms or the front ol? the wearer, but sways gracefully in half-concealing fashion about the arms from the back when the wearer moves. White Velvet Hats. White panne velvet hats, trimmed with ostrich plumes, are among the latest models. over the hands. The skirt is circular and has a border of the fur at -the extreme edge of the hem. This is a practical suit, which would do service on many occasions. Washington Star. , DICTATES OF FASHION Each month brings with it a wider skirt. The dressier the suit, the 'shorter the coat. The Turkish skirt promises to become popular. Glas flowers and fruit appear on sportir.g hats. The new blouses have both bolero and long lines. Some fur coats have all the fullness at the sides.' Some toques are modeled altogether out of fur. Hand-embroidered underwear increases in desirability. . Ostrich and jet are still holding their own in millinery. A combination of long and short fur is . extremely smart. Crepe de chine is still much used for semitailored waists. The New Mohairs. Motoring frocks of new, soft mohair weaves are much fancied for wear under heavy, fur-lined motor coats. Such a frock of plum colored chiffon mohair, with underskirt and sleeves of black satin, and a satin sash weighted with black silk tassels, is very attractive. The new mohairs come in supple, manageable weaves and in rich, distinctive shades, amons which green is especially Cdyorsd bj well dressed women.

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Moving Shields Advocated- in Warfare. 4 - Idea Has Been Seriously Put Forth and Is Being Considered by Powers at War Its: Method of Ocerc-ion. As for a French officer's suggestion of moving shields, an American has already invented one and has written about it to the heads of the belligerent governments. He offers to demon stratc the efficiency of his device. The "bullet deflector," as he calls it, is made of two sheets of steel six feet wide, eight to ten feet high and one-quarter-inch thick. The sheets are jointed at an acute angle, so as to make a triangular shield, the base of which is open. The. device, which weighs 1,200 pounds, is mounted or. wrheels and can be trundled along by the ten men it can shelter. At a suitable height are holes through which rifles can be aimed. It has compartments for water and food, and a top to protect its occupants from sun and rain and shrapnel. It can be used, he thinks, to great advantage in infantry advances when the supporting artillery has cleared the ,way, as the attackers would be safe from rifle lire until they got close enough to charge with tho bayonet if they desired. Ho says that a bullet striking one of the faces of the barbette would glance off harmlessly, and that it would be impervious to machine-gun fire. For defense he thinks a cavalry charge or a bayonet charge would beat itself to pieces against a wall of steel. Folding shelves could be put into it, and they would make bunks for the crew. On tho march it could bo drawn by cavalry horses. Its cost would be relatively small. would consider ono soldier equipped with the deflector," he says, "of more service to his country and his cause than 50 not so protected, for the simple reason that he can operate all the time during a long campaign in a hundred battles while tho 50 are dead in tho trenches. I am aware that many objections will be made to its use in battle, all of which I can easily answer. Its advantage over the stationary defenses, such as sandbags and barricades, would be many. "In tho first place, the men would not have to lie down on tho ground or remain in a cramped, stooped position for many hours. They can shoot without exposing their heads to the Stce! Shield on Wheels. enemy. A bullet, striking the barrier will npt throw dust into their eyes to blind them. They will not be exhausted by the laborious process of 'digging' in." Heavy Wood Best Fuel. Equal weights of dry, nonresinous wood are said to have practically the same heat regardless of species, and as a consequence it can be stated as a general proposition that the heavier the wood the more heat to the cord. Weight for weight, however, there is very little difference between various species; the average heat for all that have been calculated is 4,600 calories, or heat units, per kilogram. A kilogram of resin will develop 9,400 heat units, or about twice the average for wood. As a consequence, resinous woods have $ greater heat value per pound than nonresinous woods, and tljis increased value varies, of course, with the resin content. Had Eight Sets of Twins. Squire Robert I. Mitchell, who vliited his old home near Ridgeville recently, brought back a bit of rare news. The wife of West Graves, a negro of that section, has just presented her husband with the eighth consecutive set of twins. The young couple have been married about thirteen years, the knot having been tied by Squire Mitchell when he was a justice of the peace. A remarkable circumstance thereof is the fact that in each set of twins was a boy and a girl. There are eight children living, one of each set having died. Caswell (N. C.) Dispatch to New York Tribune. Going Them One Better. Mrs. Newrich She has "Wednesdays" on her card. Newrich Well, we'll put "paydays" on oura.

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If cross, feverish, constipated, give "California Syrup of Figs" A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach. sour. Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, or your child is listless, cross, fererish, breath bad, -restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ailment, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Pigs," then don't worry, because it Is perfectly harmless, and in a few hours all this constipation poison, sour bilo and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you hav a well, playful child again. A thorough "inside cleansing" is ofttimes all that is necessary. It should be tho first treatment given in any sickness. . Beware of counterfeit fig s3Tups. Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs," which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Adv. Frank. "The man who tells us of our faults is our best frined," quoth the philosopher. "Yes; but he won't be long," added the mere man. Judge. CARE FOR CHILDREN'S Hair and Skin With Cuticura, Nothing, Easier. Trial Free. The Soap to cloanao and purify tho skin and scalp, the Ointment to soothe and heal rashes, itchings, redness, roughness, dandruff, etc. Nothing bettor than Uieso fragrant supercreamy emollients for preserving and purifying tho 3kin, scalp and hair. Samplo each free by mail with Boole Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. XY, Boston. Sold everywhere. Adv. Felt He Had It Coming. "Why are you so crazy to tako mud baths? There's nothing tho matter with you." "It's this way, doctor. I was brought up in a lace collar and a Fauntleroy sujt. And I always vowed that I would get my share of playing in tho mud some day." Louisville Courier-Journal. Served His Country Well. Alfred Sully, soldier, was a distinguished son of a distinguished sire, born at Philadelphia, January 2, 1S21. His father was Thomas Sully, the famous portrait painter, a pupil of Benjamin West, painter of many of tho great men of his day and ranking second only to Gilbert Stuart. The son, however, had ambition for the lifo military, was graduated from West Point in 1S41 and was immediately appointed a second lieutenant in tho Second infantry. Ho campaigned against tho Seminoles in Florida, was in the Mexican war, and for conspicuous services at the siege of Vera Cruz was promoted to first lieutenant and captain. At the outbreak of the Civil war ho was appointed colonel of tho First Minnesota volunteers, was a little later given command of a brigade, distinguished himself at Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill, was promoted to brigadier general 0f volunteers and led his command with conspicuous gallantry at South Chancellorsville. After tho war he was engaged in Indian campaigns in which there was savage fighting. He was brevetted brigadier general in the regular army and major general of volunteers. BAD DREAMS Caused by Coffee.

"I have been a coffee drinker, mort or less, ever since I can remember, until a few months ago I became moro and more nervous and irritable, and finally I could not sleep at night for I was horribly disturbed by dreams of all sorts and a species of distressing nightmare. "Finally, after hearing the experience of numbers of friends who had quit coffee and wero drinking Postum, ancl learning of the great benefits they had derived, I concluded coffee must be the cause of my trouble, so I got some Postum and had it made strictly according to directions. "I was astonished at the flavor and taste. It entirely took the place of coffee, and to my very great satisfac-' tion, I began to sleep peacefully and sweetly. My nerves improved, and I wish I could wean every man, woman and child from the unwholesome drugdrink coffee. "People do not really appreciate or realize what a powerful drug it is and what terrible effect it has on the human system. If they did, hardly a pound of coffee would be sold. I would never think of going back to coffee again. I wouid almost as soon think of putting my hand in a fire after I had once been burned. Yours for health." Postum comes in two forms: Regular Postum must be well boiled. -15c and 25c packages. Instant Postum is a soluble powder. A. teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beveras instantly. SOc and 50c tins. The cost per cup of both kinda it about the same. 1 "Theres a Reason" for Poatum. told by Groom