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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

The territorial board OF railway as
SCISSORS hold meeting at Guthrie,
April /.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

Chief Porter's commission is in Wash
ngton trying TO have the leasing valu.
alton Of land placed at So, 80 per acre.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

There are now on file in the El Reno
land Office / 1872 contest cases.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

The Odd Fellows are TO construct .
fine lodge building at Gilmore.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

The Odd Fellows are preparing to
construct a fine lodge hall at Gilmore.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

Chandler has a population of 5000.
The city has also Il pay roll of SO, 900
A dollar per capita per month paid ont
in wages ought to make good city.
and Chandler eXemplifies the fact
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

Ex-Governor jenkins is securing the
right of way for the Santa Fe extension
from Pawncc county to Newkirk.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

The drug stores and meat markets at
Muskogec will close Sundays hereafter,
the drug stores from l0;30 a. m, to 3
p. m, and the meat markets from Q
a m, throughout the day.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

Fort Gibson, |. r., was recently visit
ed by fire which consumed six business
houses entailing II loss to the owners of
81, 600.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

G. f. Colcord has employed survey
or TO lay ont the race tack for his Okla
homa City park The track will be the
American racing association regulation
with 600 feet to the stretch.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

The citizens of Blaine county are TO
celebrate the opening of the Cheyenne
country on April is and 10. Governor
Ferguson has consented to deliver an
address.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

Jas Carey, of Kansas City, is in Jail
at Hcnnessey upon charge of stealing
clothing from store there, 1t is
thought he is one of an organized gang.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-15

w. c. Harris, of Lawrence, Kansas,
was arrested at Kingfsher for burglary.
He had in his possession 155 yards OF
silks and satins worth about $500.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
w. CT. U.COLUMN,
CONDUCTED sY MRS. \. L. HOBBS.
SALOONS CLOSED m A WIDE Open
TOWN.
Neral Crussie Wlss Wlihest A!
Special Laws.

Pittston, Pa, once notoriously
famous as the most wide open town
in the upper anthracite coal regions /,
Pittston, under tho new wave OF re-
form which struck here during the
last two weeks, is now on the eve OF
becoming = strictly Temperance
town.
The first blow in the fight, which
threatens wide proportions, has
|been struck and won by the tenn
perance mon, led BY Rev. J. J. Kill
|pin Fletcher. The application OF
every large hotel and prominent
restaurant for license has been re-
fused by the LpEerne courts
CHARGES OF wholesale violation Of the
liquor laws were proved BY wit
Inesses, and the clergyman, who 10
pastor of the First Presbyterian
|church, and former missionary TO
New Zealand, handled the cases
with 60 much tact that the rsmon-
|strances were all sustained.
That one man could bring about
such transformation Of the moral
|condition Of The city is problem
that has staggered the liquor men,
mayor and city officials, who are
|aRainst the movement. They ad-
Init, however, that their hands are
'|tied and that they can do nothing.
lin spite OF the vigorous protests q
lefty councils, which unanimously
|passed resolutions praying th'
|courts TO grant I'll the application
. for license, Rev. Fletcher has beel
able TO crush al opposition to hi
Temperance crusade.
Y There is not Q cent IN the cit.
Treasury q . result OF the lon!
Ismallpox siege, and the city vii
I, ,,|loss about $l2, 600 - . result OF tn
lection OF the court. The salooI
linen arc powerless 10 fight the cru
|ssde because they are under bail TO
Llviolation OF other state laws, an
|are making al kinds Of oilers q
; s|oompromise, il is said, but to o
, avail.
Mr.. Fletcher declares be VII
make the city . temperance town
SalIn one year he has closed ever
.|gAmblipg house and immoral Tesol
lin the town, practically unaided.
-|raid on the cigar machines has bee
This only failure. The courts hand
led down . decision that they vel
> not gambling devices.
Defeated 1t every turn BY th
|plucky clergyman, the liquor me
|are now preparing 70 regain the 10
'aleround. AT the late city electio
I. the mon who were believed to be
-Isympathy with the Rev. Fletch'
= we're defeated. The saloons ha'
Iorganized to fight the tempereo'
lcrusade in the courts, il every edo
|otheswise ails.-Searchlight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

Pettus, Of Alabama, the oldest
man in the Senate, was sitting II .
poker game at his own home . lev
nights ago with some friends, one oi
whom was . young and rather ex-
ubersnt person. The game Was foI
small stakes, but was lively.
Once Senator Pettus and the
Young man were in . pot together
There were . good many raises,
Finally the venerable senator laid
down his hand. The young mar
laughed and placed his cards on th'
table, face up. He had nothing
The senator had been blufied out
Senator Psttus looked at the ceiling
"The most alarming and dis
coursging .ign Of the total degener
scy Of the times," he said "is tn
lack Of respect the younger gsnera
ton shows 70 the older. "-Ne'
York World.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

AT Evansville this spring, Wm.
Cox, As years old, shot and killed
bis vile, then turned the revolveI
on himeelf and attempted suicide.
Several years ago the man inherited
. large estate, which be had spent
in dissipation. He frequently
abused HE wife and il wss in one o.
these quarrels that the bloody trag
sdy took place. A pathetic fsatur'
OF the brutal crime was the six yea
old daughter Of the murderer
pleading with him, Don't xii
mammal" When both victims fsl
lin their own blood the child ral
screaming in terror from th'
|house.
This is another Of the almost dai
|lv tragedies, because the govern
| ment has gone into partnsrshil
With Z business which breaks ul
homes. results in moro murder
and suicides than any other Gauss
And b il remembered that th
Rovsrument is composed Of th
voters. and b il further remembei
|ed that 95 per cent. Of the votin
'|church members, although contrar
Ito the declarations Of their churchel
LEI each succeeding election, regr
|larly vote for the republican an
democratic parties, and thus CIV
|thsir consent to the repetition
Isuch crimes - here narrated. :
|Phalanx.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15


The Mentor Reds and the Birds
eve League crossed bats At Schnell.
vile Sunday.
The boys on both sides were anx-
ious to do their utmost to win the
victory, therefore, enlivened by the
cool breeze after . short rain, they
we're in good spirits for . lively con-
test.
From the outstart the League VA
in the lead, playing hard. The
contest charged upon each 9th
|er with all possible skill until thu
game ended with another victory
for the Reds, won no doubt through
the earnest efforts Of 'Shorty" who
gained the admiration Of all thu
spectators by his wonderful dsliv
Iery Of the ball to the batter or rath
lex to the catcher.
The Mentor boys have . hom'
diamond at Schnellville, but the.
can't give Jasper . hitch there, be
cause they for some reason will no
come.
The Reds are 1t home. Come AM
see them dear neighbors any oil
time. FEMME.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

In Z town in southwestern fenn'
svlvania m evangelical church va
holding long services during the
winter evenings. Many young Peo'
ple on these occasions met in orde'
70 20 home together. This became
quite Objectionable to the piou,
brethren, whose hearts bad ceased
70 respond to youthful sensations
One night, late in the meeting, /!
vonne man rose and looked al
around the sudisnce. The m'nisse
thought be would remind him 9
his surroundings and asked
"Youug man, are you looking 10
salvstion?" The youth hall inno
can't and half alive TO the situation
replied: "No, sir; | am lookin
for Sal johnson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

.Ts is your plain duty, and.
"Oh, ~; and that !: what maiss
4 % unattractivs. ! wish we could,
oncs in . while, have . duty % or
namsotal that il would Re . pleas
ore % contemplate il. Smart Set.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

A little boy 3 years old, was visit 4
ine his aunt in the country. While
thepe hs saw . little calf for ths
first time, and, running into sht
house, be exclaimed:
"Why, suntis, look q that hssl'
pusnv.cov l'-Ittlo Chronicle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

That the saloon can b over
Thrown ID only the matter OF bring
ling the truth Of our cause before the
|people. Il can b done and our
motto is: "It shall b done. -
The Searchlight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
For the CorKIKR-
Quarterly Ceojeseoee-

" s$ssy
The 4th quarterly meeting st Mt,
Zion Aug. 8 and 10 Was . grand
success. DR.. Poucher gave very
interesting discourses both Satur.
day and Sunday. The good people
there gave their annual basket din.
ner ON Sunday, in the besutifu!
grove, and everybody who attended
Was doubly paid for attending ths
'meetings.
The usual business Of the las'
Quarterly conference OF the yea
was transacted, and showed Hunt
Iingburg charge In . healthy and
prosperous condition. The imam
lcial condition Was good, there beinl
but : email deficit, and the clas'
stewards are very hopeful Of bring
ling up the deficiency.
Among other business in the con
ference was the election OF churcl
trustees through the Huntingburl
circuit. Those Chosen for Jasps
are a follows: Hon. J. L. BretI
Lieut.. W. w. Kendall, w. c
Douglass, Vic. E. Claycomb ant
Henry Cassidy. The stewards 10
the ensuing year are, John Neu
schafer and Vic. E. Claycomb.
At the conclusion Of the business
Lieut.. Kendall offered . resolution
requesting the Presiding Elder
DR.. Pouchsr, to use his influence i
securing Brother Priests return :
this charge the next conferenc
wear, which was unanimousl.
adopted, and the resolution ORDERS
spread upon the church records
Brother and sister Priest were yer
much elated over this action, an
, gracefully rendered their thank
, for the courtesy and appreciatio
. of their services. ATTENDANT.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

Psrnicious man quit your mean
|nsss and paint the town Nd vain
Prohibition. .-Bonsib.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

Among the important economic
studiss now being conducted BY the
United States Geological Survey in
the region east Of the Mississippi
River is the Investigation OF the coal
field within the first district IN
southwestern Indiana, the results
Of which will appear before the
close Of the year.
The area covered to date embraces
nearly 1000 square miles, and in
cludes portions Of Pike, Gibson,
Vanderbure, Warrick, Spencer and
Dubois counties. The survey haa
prepared unusually accurate topo-
eraphic maps, showing not only the
houses, highways, railways, town
and county boundaries, and drain,
ses features, but also, by means o.
contours, the heights and shapes ol
the hills. The geological maps
which are being prepared BY Messrs
NJ. l.. Fuller and George h. Ash
lev. will show the outcrop OF thu
"bia" or Petersburg coal vein from
near White river to the vicinity
Of the Ohio. Its approximate ele
vstion above sea level will be showl
both along its outcrop and beneath
the surface, giving . basis iron
which it, depth below the suriac'
can b calculated ct any point
The locations Of the mines are ais
shown.
The outcrop Of the smaller coal
desiepated "No. z" BY the Indian
State Survey, which occurs abov
.. The Peh rsburg coal, will Be show
in the same manner, - will ais
4 some Of the Goals beneath the lasse'
The maps will b accompanied Q
/ an account Of the geologic history
the region, BY descriptions OF
: number Of important drainas
I; changes, and by . detailed descriE
! ton Of the character and structul
! Of the rocks, especially Of the Goa
3 The maps described are the first IL
: stallment Of . series which vi
later be extended westward into ii
+ inois and southwark into Kentucky
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
.,.urp II. n. KBAN
49, + FISHER & KEAN.
Atturnsys 1t Law,
rAspER. INDIANA.

..n,.. wan c"nnties special attention given
- rassissnent Of estates and coilectIons.
once in spsyd Building. over D'us Ss''''
west entrance.
March 4. 1870.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
IASPER INDIANA FRIDAY, AUGUST IS, 1902.

as il draws business from the north
which il it is extended will 90 to
some other station. and shippers q
jasper viii have to wait the exi-
genciss Of places having competing
roads before cars will be furnished,
just a. at present. If the vincennes
road is built il will furnish an act
i've competition, and promptness 10
furnishing shipping facilities will be
the rule Of each road, though freight
rates, being fixed by the combina'
ton Of roads, may not be materially
reduced, except by private agree
Iments.
The vincennes proposition is th'
only one Offering any competition
and because il will thus have ths
|competition Huntingburg people ar'
Iopposed to it-whatever they MAJ
|declare-as their arguments show
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

N. A. Ledger: An idea OF the
wanson extravaganza Of the last ses-
sion OF Congress can be formed BY
the statement of the fact that the
sum appropriated. one thousand
and fifty-nine millione, five hun.
dred and fiity-seven thousand and
fifty-two dollars, exceeded the total
expenditures Of the Federal Gov.
ernmept from its beginning in 17Ss
down to 1847. No country in the
world, neither England, France
Germany nor Russia, ever made st
large. an appropriation in . single
seven months, the length OF THU
record breaking session.
In no year during the progress o
the Civil war was there anythinl
like an approach to il. Dnrinl
General Grants second term it va
thought the expenses Of the govern
ment in time Of peace had almoe
touched the breaking point, but VI
are now spending from three to lou
times more than We paid out durin!
the decade between 1877 and 1887
Every penny Of this vast amour
must come out Of the pockets OF III
people. They must earn it befcr
'lit il turned into the Treasury.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

Advertisers in The COURIER ars
capturing the trade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15

"Dat's an old no count dog, {
said Mr.. Ersstus Pinkley; "but ]
had Z chance to trade i'm Cd last
week."
"Why didn't you seize the op'
portunity?"
"Well, thinks q heap o. da'
dog. An made up my mind daI
Il man dat didn't hab no bettel
sense dan 70 make such trade wal
|Rwine to be too pore to feed i'm
-Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
Nv A. Trayler.
TRAYLOR 3 TRAYLOk.
Attorneys at Law,

JASPER, INDIANA
win practice in the Courts OF Dubois sna
sd!o!1ns !scs soTesipD oTer Dubois County sssss Bank
Feb. ., 1890.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
wM. COX.
COX Z HU10Y&SEks =
Attornoys at Law
pAspER. INDIANA.

wm rractiee in the courts Of DUBOIS ss ~
.ssoin}Hs counties, CollscsIons ana 5'0S
Ssss vSsa x sspsya;s building on Public sass''
Feb. 2. l0oo-lv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-15
\. n. xrLsuRx. n A.
MILBURN & SWEENEY
AttornoysatLaw,
1ASpER INDIANA.

pr.es!cs in sns opSas rarsiealsS ssssasO1
sivsa 70 cCliections. =. >.~.ase ths
sEEOTFICE-Jsseses d" -
DuSoIs C~urty 6on1s
M n. N.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
First Linotype on The Journal.

HE Journal begins 10 improved, upodate Mergen
thaler linotype machine This machine will to
- print more news and print II earlier The Journal has
always had an Intelligent and faithful employees
In ITS composing rooms but with the better
mechanical work will be possible All the energies pub
fishers will be expended giving the city the
people of Oregon a credtable newspaper
With this and other contemplated Journal
hopes to hold place the affections of It's only
creed Is good government industries life
better schools broader humanity institutions The best
public schools the best sanitary conditions roads
and light at cost for all the than the
more remote problems and much engoss
attention To the detriment masses
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15


greater in her by the above title and
1t has Just been completed serial in the Atlantic and
book stores
The is again in Virginia and the atmos
phere OF that age again made alive Imagination with
figures of men and women from the pages o history
The hero is of middle life gentle manners yet
warmheared and warmbooded the kind men and wo.
men Will love- He is gentleman to the core much the
same cast OF temperament the heroine novel
Those who read both stories will exclaim What noble
pair they would have made"
The heroine of Audrey is a creation will live
Tor more than generation She is fresh dewy Tyro
ese mountain maiden and feel
the bride OF the man who understood and cherished
The tragedy in the averted then
Audrey would have been material for the
period Social considerations have ending
But humanity and would have
her live and blossom into the happiness maturity
hood under the favorable environment Marmaduke Ha
wards loving hands and heart would have provided.
We cannot but feel that Miss Johnston being Southern
blood had the feeling Of decacy imposing
hcon an orphan of family society colonial
ginia
But this problem does not deact interest In Audrey
and Miss Johnston having surpassed her
former novels by producing ncongr
GUS piece of fiction
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
STEUSL0FF BROS.
Dealers 10 Live Stock.

Wholesale and retail batchers and
paekers. All kinds OF iresh and salt
meats Fine eaasagcs, hams bacon
and lard. sic Commercial street.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
A Square Issue Before Republicans

II the Republican party of Oregon capable of taking ad
ground Importance people Of
the state?
The Republicans of Marion county which has the
county in the state ought be- VIII they
their primaries in coming county
business methods?
1t would though such a plain duty this would
be overlooked Yet is being ignored in the less intelligent
Republican counties.
There is for the people present
the improved but through po
ca parties AS the dominant political organization this
something expected Republicans
Do they want bndly without program of definite
character until they lose their grip public affairs forever?
The people demanding progress will longer put
with wdeopen ootng treasury through
unbrdied legislature.
They demand that the state officials be paid fair salary
and all fees must to the state treasury.
They demand that officials enjoying franchises
of the people shall be their earnings
They a limit put m of money
the legislature shall appropriate any session.
They demand that the printing shall be done man,
businesslike without injury labor re-
duced in expense
The people that these things right and can be
done just well and the Republican party meet
their expectations
II these expectations not met in plain Straightforward
the people will Republican party only an asso
citation of they will power to further
oppress them.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
Newspaper Used to Advertise a town

HE Los Angeles Sunday Times illustrated supplement
4 is sent TO newspapers all United States
R Canada 10 advertise that city newspaper
regulation size. OF so 100 pages.
is full advertisements reading matter
about that city it's the
rounding country supplement
scenery by
The people OF that alive the fact that nothing
advertises well good newspaper. They
broadcast to the world the best literature
selves up in
newspaper printed in a during reg
uar weekday Issue correctly for the
community than pamphlets printed
The Saturday Journal being used by intelligent
TO send to their nqung correspondents the
world every brings more Inquiries and more
people TO locate
The Saturday Journal will be made each medium
for the people this city county reaching
aton.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
=:==:z EDITORIAL page Of the Journal :=::=:5=
DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOP.
mHRT OF GREATER SALEM.

the congregation decided new church
at the head of the committee to solicit sus
provided himself with little book. he was
all the merchants of the city soon raised
quite little Whenever the called
upon report of his endeavors he always answered
Bruddren only able report progress reported
progress nothing more for least At the end Of
church had nothing but Burey living in new
cabin which built for himself He still reportlnS
progress"
Speaking wit Davis Senator Hoar
uttered eplgam which deserves to be remembered: No
spark him." said Hoar. In the
eye his friend"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
GOOD STORIES FROM
UNDER THE DOME
GATHERED FROM THE COLUMNS OF

OAIf1ERED fFOm LIE COLOWNO Vt
THE WASHINGTON, D. c., PRESS.
HANDLER Cullom and Quay day
Packed up their grips and went
R Northward and Westward they hurried away,
On their reelection bent
Where you going my fine little men?"
The old year asked the three
We want 70 back to the Senate again
For six years more you see
And we've got the votes he! he!
Laughed Chandler.
Culom
And Quay
Chandler and Cullom still in the fight
Singing their hopeful song;
While Quay chrps joyously, I'm all right"
And whistles loud and long
But nothing is certain in this sad world
And suppose It should be
That of these statesmen is overheard hurled.
"Oh, hope II will not be me-
Says each Of these statesmen three:
Chandler
Culom
And Quay
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15
The Earth-MOther'S Song

CBy Ellen Burns Sherman in The Criterion for MarchJ
aR AN the Earth, darkbrown giyer green
leaves and grass blades,
~ OF purple panses iris pink
and roses
genan yellow for jonqus white for lilies
drop.
the mother, the darrbrown my beautiful
children
The their father the rain insects their
who you m Of
and perfume
The has from mother her father
the glorious sunkng7
Mine these secrets mine and great Allahs
the feelings rosehood pink pusations
hood
The OF gentian delicate
daisies the nun.lke musings Of snow-drop and lily.
For their mother their plain brown mother spurned and
despsed.
children joys their deep
rootlets tell their thoughts.
feelings treehood pulse
pine o basam.
The light nutterng hearbeas Of the full
happy throbs Of maple and linden.
the thoughts holy through
the yew and the pine tree,
Stretching their thousands years kingdoms
crumbled and have vanished
Stretching their arms aoft to the sky
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-15

advantage get advantage
the state
The above review of the laws the regard to
lands and school land lieu entirely with
how affect the parties
versy has been filling the newspapers.
practiced the lieu
lands l greater frauds the timber
corporations The this article how
lieu is selected.