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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-22

There j. an old legend to the effect
that St Patrick banished all reptiles
from Ireland by beating drum, but no
one, probably, seriously believes the
story. According to the myth, he took
his drum out for the purpose mentioned
and commenced pounding it SO vigor.
ously that he knocked hole in the
drumhead, thus seriously endangering
the success Of the miracle. While pom
dering what to do st. Patrick was as
tonished by the appearance OF an angel,
who Immediately set to work to mend
the broken musical instrument. After
the hole had been mended the angel
vanished, ard st. Patrick continued the
work Of serpent banishing, being sue.
cessful in ridding the island Of every
representative Of the snake tribe except
one old slayer who had lived so long
that his tusks protruded from his mouth
like horns. This monster refused to
leave the "land of his fathers" and the
good saint resolved to practice little
piece Of strategy. He removed tho Patch
which the angel had put ON the Grum.
head and then persuaded the serpent te
creep into the drum for the night. When
the reptile had done as requested, st.
Patrick glued down the magic patch
and then threw drum, serpent and al
into the sea- A sunken bowlder of the
west coast Of ireland is called st. Pat
rick's drum. st. Louis Republic.
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JASPER INDIANA. FRIDAY. AUGUST 22. 1902.
Report Of the Committee on Neurology
OF the Dubois Co. Teachers Institute.

To the President and Teachers as
senbled:
1t is more than a sad duty and
certainly most painful to US person
ally, to announce to the Institute
the decease of our esteemed CO.
worker, Miss CHARLOTTE DoANE,
of Jasper, Ind, who departed this
life at Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 10, 1901
Miss Doane was recognized, by
reason Of long services in various
schools of Dubois county, and by
reason of holding professional
license, as one of the leading teach
ers Of the county. She was one q
a gioup of students Of the Jasper
Academy of 1879, noted for the
various and successful careers OF IFS
members.
Miss Doane's death at Atlanta,
where she had gone in search OF
health, though looked for, was re-
ceived with expressions OF sympa-
thy and regret on all hands.
In view of her services as teach
er in this county, and Of her un-
timely death, we offer the following
resolutions and move their adoption
RESOLVED, That as mark ol
respect TO the memory OF the de
ceased, and in recognition Of hel
abilities as a teacher, this report b,
spread on the records of this lnsti
tute.
Resolved, That as an additional
mark Of respect, these resolutions
be acted upon by a standing vote
and that the Institute remain stand
ing with bowed head until the fall
of the gavel.
Resolved, That the secretaries o
this Institute be instructed to senl
an engrossed copy Of these resolu
tions to the family Of the deceased.
HELEN ROSE,
VILLA X. BRETz,
M. l.. EcKERT,
M. A. GUTGsELL.
Committee on Neurology
Jasper, Ind. Aug. IL, 1902.
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INVERTED TWILIGHT
THE end.l

through floods Of gold and fiery bands
Our waning day j. borne;
But splendors break on distant lands
Our sunset is their morn.
So Life's last twilight here on Earth,
Where saints and angels are
r. hailed as Heavens immortal birth,
Our night its morning star
Nj. Woolsey, in N. Y. Independent.
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We have been asked to state in
what year the liquor traffic was le-
galized.
Strictly speaking, the liquor traf.
fic has always been legalized IN this
country, excepting in such states
and at such times as prohibitory
laws have been passed.
Legislation is not necessary to le-
galize traffic. Any traffic is le-
gal until legislation is enacted max
ing it illegal. 1t is not strictly cor
rect to say that license law legal
ICES traffic, because the traffic was
legal before the license law was
passed.
A license law is simply prohib-
itory law with holes in it. The Ii
cense law prohibits the sale Of liquor
except under certain conditions.
| Prohibitionists in claiming that q
license legalizes the traffic have SUBJ
verted one Of the strongest argu.
ments in favor Of the propriety OF
prohibitory laws, for tn, very ex-
istence Of licepse law which pro-
hibits the liquor traffic except un-
der such conditions as provided Tor
by the state, recognizes the TACT
that the tate Cor otherwise society
has the full right and power to pro-
hibit the traffic.
4 If the state can prohibit the traffic
with certain exceptions il can equal
" we'll prohibit the traffic without
these exceptions.
If the state can say that no per-
son can sell intoxicating liquor un-
less he has paid fee Of five hund-
red dollars, it can equally we'll say
no person shall sell intoxicating lie
quors, and stop there without put
ting in the exception. New Era.
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w. CT. U. COLUMN N.
CONDUCTED By MRS. M. L. HOBBS.
Let the Tax Payers Foot the Bills.

Through the Sentinel we learn
that a call for aid has been sent out
by the ncighbors Of a destitute fam
lily in the northeastern part of the
city. The call states that the fam
lily consists Of an invalid mother
and six small children, who have
been left without food or sufficient
clothing by husband and father
who spent his money in saloons and
who was forced to give up his posi-
lion because Of intoxication; he left
his family aud it has siace been
supported by the charity organiza-
ton and neighbors. More assist
ance being needed, the opinion is
expressed in this card that it would
be no more than justice for the sa-
loon keepers to pay back a small
portion Of the money they have
taken from this family.
The incident is but one OF many,
though such publicity is unusual.
We fail to see any justice in calling
upon these saloon keepers to pay
backa portion of the money Ieceiv-
ed from this man. The people BY
their representatives, enact a law
on compliance with the terms OF
which men are given license 10 re-
tail intoxicating liquors in certain
places. One principal requirement
is the payment into the public
treasury Of a stated sum Of money,
which OF course represents a portion
of expected profits from the
business. This is the peoples
share, the price being set by them
selves. The saloon keeper has
merely accepted their own offer.
Having invested his money in Ii.
cense, fixtures and stock, he must
put forth every effort and entice-
ment to increase trade, and natural
ly is not inclined to turn any away
who bring the price Of drink.
Everyone knows in advance that
destitution will come to many fami-
lies from the granting Of such IL
cense; that largely because Of them
charity organizations and neighbor-
hood help must be had, and county
poor houses provided. And know
ing all this the people continue to
make this yearly bargain, some
even deceiving themselves into
thinking it good way 10 raise
needed public revenue, and con-
gratulate themselves that it lowers
their tax rate! We believe the peo-
pie should take the financial conse-
quences of their own act without
squealing. Providing for the desti-
, tute created by this legalized traffic
is one portion Of their share in this
: partnership.
Whenever they-the people-con-
clude that this partnership is un
desirable, and does not pay in any
sense whatever, it is in their power
: to dis live it. The Prohibition par
!, ty stand ready to do the job fol
. them with neatness ard dispatch as
0 soon as voted into power.-Phalanx.
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a Sea- SONG.


Twas the summer Of lsJs-
loho. my lads, yoho-
when certain mcu did oonrcgate
To settle poor Cersers's fate.
His ships were old aud slow.
loho, my lads yolol
They fought little while that day.
loho. my .a.s, yohoi
The Spaniards could not stand the fray
Because they were not built that way.
II took an hour cr so.
loho. my lads. yohoi
Tie spaniards went and lived in peace.
loha. my lads. yoho.
But the Mericanos would not cease;
They fought and called for the police;
Ii was a holy show.
Noho, my lads. yoho.
For glory still they fight anew.
loho. my lads. yoho!
AMI each one writes book or two
On what was which and which was who.
And each Is t'othors foe.
yoho. my lads. yoho!
Washington StaG
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A conscientious Grace.

In "The Hutchinson Family" Mr.
John W. Hutchinson tells this story OF
the Rev. Humphrey Moore, years ago
minister at Milford, N. H.: "On one
occasion he was asked to officiate at o
Masonic celebration where prayer was
considered gormane to the proceedings
All his denomination were opposed to
the mystic order. and at first he hesi.
tated, but finally complied. and at the
appointed time and place made his ap.
pearance and offered the following
prayer: % Lord, we pray for we know
not what. If it is good, bless it; If it
il bad cuss it, World without end.
Amen!"
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In his annual report the head OF the
insurance department OF Massnchu-
setis says that so thorough IL the sys-
TEN of supervision that no life insur-
ance company ever Incorporated under
the laws Of that state has gone into
bankruptcy. Put another sprig OF lau-
rel on the classic brow OF the common
wealth Of the puritan and the pilgrim.
New York Tribune.
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The other day an amateur artist was
producing some rapid sketches to nmuse
his children. lie drew sketch OF Q men
30 naturally that when It was afterward
thrown in the waste paper basket II laic1
thcrc. London Fun.
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The Lehigh Valley railroad struck a
blow at the perpctuation Of the Penn
sylvania German language when an
order was issued 10 the shifting en-
gine crews that all conversation social
and business. while on duty must be
in the English language. says the Phil
adclphia Ledger. The order says that
under no circumstances shall Penn
sylvania German be spoken" Station
Agent Frctz says the real reason for
Issuing the order Is that some time ago
a conductor gave directions to the
crew of his train In Pennsylvania Ger
man. and serious collision nearly re-
suited because brakeman who did
not understand the language perfectly
had string of cars shifted on the
wrong track. Railroad officials say
that as the book of rules Is printed In
English that language should be used
by crews.
For the benefit OF tourists he Swiss
government has sanctioned the con-
struction OF new railway from Mon
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When the theatrical season opens In
Brooklyn, the Rapid Transit company
schedule for thcater goers. says the
New York Sun. The intention Is to start
them on Oct. l. The fare will be 25
cents.
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How much water can a horse drink
without feeling any i'll effects? Here Is
a question that several people connect
ell with n Kcnsington mill are asking
themselves. 4 man left his horse and
buggy in front of the office for half an
honr the other day. first tipping the
boy n nickel to give the horse bucket
OF water. Soon after the messenger
went out. and, seeing the horse. with
It's little bonnet. getting dry. he wet the
headgear and gave the animal second
bucket Of water. "A clerk going out for
lunch was moved with compassion 10
water the horse. and he was followed
by a travelling salesman. who offered
the apparently thirsty animal fourth
bucket. The horse drank them all. as
well rs n fifth bucket held up to him by
benevolent boy. Finally the proprie-
tor came out and exclaimed. That
horse must have some water" He was
told that it had already had five buck
cts. but said: "No matter. Give 1t a
chance at sixth. 1t won't drink un-
less il wants It," The horse drank q
sixth bucket OF water and still lives
Philadelphia Record.
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Does ii worry you, DEAR" said the
dying man. ito think how soon am
going 10 leave yout'
Not how soon." she replied absent
mndcdly. but how much :"-Philadel-
phia Record.
A I.epcr Hospital.
Outside the walls Of Jerusalem Is
lcptrs' hospital tended by deaconcsscs
from the German religious houses. Year
after year these heroic women, without
protcntiuufa,ss without any trumpet
irg of thcir work. almost unknown to
tho vorll. D..vc waited upon lepers,
thy III. mri,2s literally dying by
inches lAcir courage has only come to
light by tho chance notice Of travellers
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hewitt So you tried the place told
you about. eh? Didn't you find that q
good stream for bass:
Fisher--lt must be splendid one for
them. So few OF them leave it.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-06-26

A suficent contest notice having been filed
in this ONCE by Willard w. YOder OF Anadar-
ko. o. T.. contestant. against the homestead
entry of Henry Burxes, No. 35i5. made on the
10th day of September. 1901, for the NV 4
See. q. Twp. q. N. II. o. w. l. NJ.
That at no time since the fling OF said home
stead entry. on the 10th day OF Sept. 1901
made actual settlement on said tract, and
that the said Henry Burkes has at no time re.
sided upon or cultivated the same. but has
wholly abandoned said tract for more than six
months prior to the date hereof: that said
Burkes' absence from said tract OF land Is not
due to his employment In the army or navy OF
the United States.
Also. that said Willard w. Yoder is an actu
al resident in good faith OF said tract. and
that he Is improving the same for the purpose
OF making IL his home for himself and family
The said parties are hereby notified to appear
and respond and offer evidence touching SAID
allegations. ut 10 o ociock'a. m on the 23rd day
OF July. 1902 before the Register and Receiver
at the United States Land ONCE at FL Reno
o. II.
That said contestant. having n proper affida
Wit filed May II, 1902. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made. IL Is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be giveI
by due and proper posting and publication.
THOMAS X. REID. Receiver.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-06-26
(First Publication May II. 1902
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior,
United States Land ONCE.

Department OF the Interior.
United States Land ONCE.
El Reno, o. T.. May 18th. 1902.
A sufficient contest atfidayit having been
filed in this office by John Mullican OF Ana
darko o. r., contestant. against the home
made on the 18th day OF March, l0O2, for the
Sc a sec. 3, T. q, N. r. . w. l. NJ. being the
transmitted Soldiers Declaritory Statement
No lsO, in which IL is alleged that said Charles
a. Wiser did not make said homestead entry
for the use and benefit OF himself and did not
file said =. d. :. No. $50 for said tract OF land
for the purpose OF securing for himself and
family "a home, but that he made such deClari-
tory statement for the purpose Of speculation
only
Also that at no time since the, elng OF said
S d. Son the 18th day of September. 1901
made actual settlement on said tract. and that
the said Chas, j. Wiser has at no time resided
upon or cultivated the same but has wholly
abandoned said tract for more than six months
Immediately prior to the date hereof; that said
Wiser absence from said tract OF land Is DOT
due 20 his employment in the army or navy OF
the United States.
Also that said John Mullican Is an actual
resident in good faith OF said tract and that
he is improving the same for the purpose OF
said parties are hereby notified to appear and
respond and Offer evidence touching said al
legations at ten OclOck "a. IN. on the 9th day OF
September. 1902. before the Register and Re
ceiver at the United States Land ONCE at Il
Reno o. Il.
fidavit filed April llth 1902, set forth fact
which show that after due diligence persona
service OF this notice cannot be made, II
hereby ordered and directed that such nOtic'
be given by due and proper posting and put
lication. THOMAS r. REED Receiver
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-06-26

Department of the Interior.
United States Lano once,
III Reno. Okla. April 3 1902 A SUFFICIENT
contest AFFIDAVIT having been filed In this
1flice by James Ryan of Anadarkp o. T. con-
teStant against William II. kobb entry No 5202
made September 20 1901, for the east one-half
of the northwest quarter. and the w.
quarter of the N. w quarter OF section
20 Township : Range by William H. Robb
conteStee. IN which 1t is alleged that william
r. Robb has failed to establiShhiS residence
upon said land within the six months allowed
by law. and has failed to cultivate and improve
the same and has wholly abandoned said
land, said abandonment having been continuous
for more than six months next before the III
ing OF this affidavit anu still exists. said aband-
onement was not due to. nor occasloned
by. the enlistment nor service OF said VIII
lam Il. EJDb in The Navy, Army nor Marine
Corps of the United StaeS in time OF war either
foreign or domestic Said parties are hereby
notified to appear respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock u. m on
saturday July 18th 1902. before the Register
ana Receiver at the United States Land once
m +. Reno oklahoma
The said contestant having. in a proper af-
ndavit. filed May 3 1902. set for h facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, 1t is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due aud proper publication.
"a 1homasR Reid Receiver
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-06-26
First Publication June 5.
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land ONCE.

Department OF the Interior.
United states Land once.
III Reno. q. T.. Nav ~. 1909.
A sunicient contest afidavit having been
filed In this ONCE by benjamin |. Lowman.
contestant. against homestead entry No b224,
made september 10. 1891. for ne 4 section 10.
township g. range II, by James T.. Cooks, con
testee, in which II Is alleged that said James
u. Cooks has never made settlement on said
tract and that he has whOlley abandoned the
same for more Than six months Immediately
prior to the filing OF said contest aftdavit and
that said abandonment still exist, and that his
absence therefrOm Is not due to his employ
ment in the navy or military service OF the
United States. Said parties are hereby noti
ted To appear respond and Ofrer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock q. m on
October T. 1902, before the Register and Re
ceiver at the United StStes Land ONCE In II
Reno. Oklahoma Territory.
! The said contestant having in n proper am
davt. filed May -. lH2 set forth facts whici
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made. II iS hereby or
dercd and directed that such notice be given b!
| due and proper publication.
Il FRANK G. SICKLEs. Register.
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First Publication June II, 1902
Publication Notice.

Territory of Oklahoma. In the District Court
Caddo County. for Tth Judicial Dist.
J. A. STEPHENS and ]. s. Browne, OF the firm OF
Stephenson-B Browne Lumber Co, Plaintiff.
D. H. Chambers. Defendant
Said defendant. II. II. Chambers. will take
notice that he has been sued In the above
named court for foreclosure Of Mechanics
lien for AG6 ~ on lots u. IL and l6 block 10. to-
gether with improvements In the city OF Ana.
darko. Caddo county. Oklahoma Territory, and
must answer the petition filed therein by said
plaintiffs on or before the 2sth day OF July. A
ID. 1902. or said petition will be taken rs true
and Judgment for said plaintiffs In said actio'
for foreclosure OF said lien and costs of this suit
Attest: n. T.. SiSSon. District Clerk,
IL. : by A. w. KoontZ. Deputy
w NJ. Plum. Lining & Pruett.
n Attorneys for plaintiffs.
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First Publication June II, 1901
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land ONCE.

Department OF the Interior.
United States Land ONCE.
FL Reno, Oklahoma. June 9th 1902.
sufficient contest afidavit having been
filed In this Office by Joseph c. Shriver CON
testant. against Elsie Ellis, widow and sole heir
of LonZo Ellis. deceased. who made entry
No. 1886. made August 23d. 1901. for the NV
4 see /, township q, north range ~ wv. by Lonzo
Ellis. contestee, In which 1t is alleged that said
LonZo Ellis died on Oct. 23rd. 1901. leaving as
his sole heir Elsie Ellis. That said LonZo Ellis
never made settlement on said land nor I'm
proved it In any manner That the said heir
Elsie Ellis has failed to cultivate said land or
otherwise improve IL. That said abandonment
still exists and that seven and one-half months
have elapsed since the death OF said entryman.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear re-
SpOnd and offer evidence touching said allega-
tion at 10 o'clock n. IN. on October 2lSt. 1902.
before the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in FL Reno, Oklahoma Ter
ritory.
The said contestant having. in a proper ar
hdayit filed June 9th. 1902 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made 1t is hereby
ordered aud directed that such notice be giveI
by due and proper publication.
pd THOMAS X. REED Receiver.
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G'irst Publication May ~ l0O2)
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land once

Department OF the Interior.
United States Land ONCE
III Reno Okla May %. 1902
sufficient conest atildavit having been filed
in This once by -. f. BiRelOw. contestant
against Willie II, Martain. entry No. lOls.
made August IL. 1901. for n. +, 4 of Section
"a. TowuSh p II n., Range II W.. by Willie II.
Marrain conteStee In which II is alleged that
said de eudant has failed to establish a bona
tide residence upon said land within six months
from the date of his homestead entry. and said
de fault still exists and said land is not settled
upon or improved or cultivated rs required by
law; and said absence was not due to his EN-
ployh eut in the Army. Navy. or Marine Corps
of the United States aS soldier. seaman, or
marine. during anv war the United states may
be engaged. said parties are hereby notified To
appear. respond and ofer evidence touching
said ale CATION ut 10 o'clock n, m on Septem
Der 49, 1902 before the Register aud Receiver
at the United States Land ONCE in III Reno
oklahoma.
The said contestant having in proper am
dnvit filed May % 1902 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made and 1t is here
by ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication,
II FRANK c. SICKLEs Register
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Publication Notice.

TERRITORY OF OKLAHOMA
CADDo COUNTY, I
In the District Court of said county.
Sarah NJ. Dickens. Plaintiff. VS. Robert Il. Dick
ems. Defendant.
Said defendant Robert Il. Dickens will take
notice that he has been sued In the above-uam-
ed court. upon petition OF plaintiff. for an alb
Solute decree OF divorce. and must answer the
petition filed therein by said p,aintiff. on OF
before the 2lst day OF July. A. d. 1902. or said
petition will be taken as true and a judgment
for said pantiff in said action for an absolute
decree OF divorce and custody of minor child
will be rendered accordingly.
f.. NJ. HEGLER.
(sEAI) Clerk OF District Court
BY w. A. KOONTZ. Deputy
GEORGE s. PEARL. Attorney Tor Plaintiff.-4w