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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

supported him, and the little basket
w which they started in business
"1a been changed many times, until
'ery large one was used now.
latte Madgc had become an expert
: making sandwiches; never getting
"e Slces Of bread too thick and al
"AsS having just enough meat be-
tween them
'Ae felt rather timid about going
Su' aone; but what was there to do?
!, BODY had to go, for they needed
=. - money; so she buttoned up her
,Oa' pulled on her gloves and brave
started out.
a% keeping away from the crowd
!, streets little Madgc soon reached
!. pace where she and Bonnie al
ways stood.
". rag never seen so many people
n, 'e'ore. Everybody was hurrying
Ia,s ana all were talking about the
mn, news Of the war. 1t seemed as
az Washington was expect
v near that peace had bcrn de-
i, ana the war over.
m;a ''l morning, Madge," deep
roa eailed, and she looked up TO see
h. 'ss san Chambers close beside
holris - "s"ai o""cn ~
fes the brother?" he asked.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07
LINCOLN'S CHARACTER.
subtantiaI Elements which Brought
Him >uccc~s-His Career Ever
Memorable.

Singularly enough il was not the
brilliant qualities Of his mind that
brought Abraham Lincoln his high
fame. Rather il was the solid. sub
stantial elements in his character that
made his elements which in
times Of great crises serve n purpose
which not the forensic ability and elo-
quence Of the great expounder Of the
constitution, nor the resistless, pitt
less logic OF Calhoun. nor the impas-
stoned deliverances Of Clay. could
achieve. says writer in Christian
Work Mr. Lincoln's career is ever
memorable because by his plain. hard
sense, which ena ble6 him TO do precise
~ the right thing at the right time,
he succeeded where more brilliant men,
having less self-possession. failed.
And then, he won the hearts Of those
whom he called "the plain people,"
who. If we may class them as such
as why should we not?-formed, as
they still form the great majority and
the strength Of the ration. Even the
fact of the first nomination to the
presidency, which comes to most as
a surprise, as an event rarely antici-
pated, was not n fortuitcus event-it
was no haphazard affair. Unknown to
.ae east. Lincoln was not unknown
to the great central and farther west;
he was indeed the man OF the time, al
though nearly every Wall street
broker and banker and the managers
Of great moneyed enterprises walked
the streets. or gave orders from their
OFFICES. and saw their bank balances
swelling in those evsntful June days in
iSc0. all oblvious Of the fact that a
great man was living in western
town who. pass four short years.
should guide a strong nation safely
through the perils OF civil war and
bring ii TO the port Of peace. while
he should receive from fame the gift
Of deathless renown. Such Is the
picture the recurrence q Lincoln's
bi-t.day brings TO MS. ard such the
inspiring example which that picture
presents for every right-mindcd. right
anil i.ioned young American.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07
INDIAN TURKEY FEASTS.
Great birds Are Served on the Tables
of the Cibiques Tribe of Red
men In Arizona.

fallthe wild turkeys in the Mogollop
mountains from Turkey creek. to the
Mexico line could be killed or trapped
there would lie Christmas dinner ma
terial for half the families of the ma
ton. They are big birds. too, says 0
Phoenix (Ariz.) CORE spondent of the
New York Sun.
When the turkey season opened in
the middle of October Ed Bush, a
Cibique Apache half-breed, brought to
the military post at San Carlos a COB
bier which weighed "a pounds. Three
weeks later. when the turkeys had
fattened on the beech nuts of the for
est and the grain fields of the noun
tain ranches, a party ~ officers from
the fort on three days hunt up White
Mou ntain creek killed 81 turkeys, aver
aging 10 pounds each.
Even then the turkeys we're not in
tLeir prime. They will be at their
best weight about the first of the year,
when the Cibique braves will hold
their great annual hunt and will feast
for two weeks on the result.
To the frugal housewife who makes
her Christmas turkey last over three
days the Cibique method Of cooking
turkeys would be a revelation in econ
omy. The Cibique is probably the Wild
est and most cclusive of all the Apache
races and the unexplored Businesses
of the great mountains of the Mo-
gollon and White ranges he has
held aloof from white companionship
longer than any other American In.
1an.
Not until two years ago, when John
Dacey. the chief of the tribe was killed
in n quarrel with deputy sheriff. asa
the Cibiques permit n white man &c
go 10 their hunts or to attend their
feasts. Since then they have accept
ed the newcomers as necessary evil
and last year they invited number Of
officers from Fort Apache, together
with several civilians. to accompany
them.
Nearly 20 bucks. with the seven or
eight whites. killed more than LOG
birds in the hunt Of two DAYS. In
the dense and nearly impenctrable
scrub oak of the mountain sides the
turkeys Were extremely difficult to
find
The white guests soon wcaried OF
the tiresome work Of crawling and
writing through the brush, and most
Of them awaited at the camp the re-
turn Of the red hunters. Not4a bird
was touched in camp until all the
hunters were in, and then the squaws
prepared the feast
That night and all next day the
gorging lasted. The following day il
continued. and then hash was made OF
The remains. This diet served an
other day. and then the last of the
white party left the village.
Three days later one of the white
men Glanced again 10 visit the village
He found the whole population ab
sorbing turkey soup, while the chief
declared that the bones would serve
food purposes for three more DAYS.
One day lately party from Globe
shot nine turkeys near Turkey creek,
three of the birds weighing over 2s
pounds and one tipping the scales at
~ pounds. the largest ever known to
be killed, although the Apache guide
declared he had shot turkeys weigh.
ing so pounds.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

''Where does she lve?" he asked and
man standing at his side, with
Madge's basket in his hand, volun-
teered to show the way to her home.
Lincoln could have called an ambu-
lance or sent her home in a carriage,
but that was not this great mans way.
Where help was needed he gave it him.
self. and so il was that those who were
on Penns ylvania avenue that Lincoln's
birthday saw the president pass along
with little injured girl in his arms.
a short walk and they reached the
house. where Madge's father, steady
ing himself on crutches, met them at
the door.
Your little girl has been injured;
show me bed and III place her on
it," Lincoln said.
a doctor was called and soon Madge
opened her eyes and said:
Papa. the president"
"Yes. dear, the president is here and
only waits to know you're all right,
before leaving"
Lincoln bent over the bed and plac-
ing one arm around little Madgc said:
wont you give the president kiss
before he goes?"
Madge raised her head and Lincoln,
lover Of all children. kissed her and
said: 'Good-by. little one. shall look
for you when I pass down Pennsyl-
vania avenue again"
Many times after Madge was well
the president passed and gave her .
pleasant greeting Then came the
night Of the 14th Of April. when the
news spread ike wi,dfire that Lincoln
had been shot, and when the story OF
his death was told the next morning
one pair Of eyes were filed with tears
and one little heart was full Of sad
ness al the passing away Of the great.
kindly man. whose heart was filed
with love and tenderness for all man
brooklyn Eagle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

''Sick, sir, but ! guess he'll be out
again soon
Buy him something good with
this" the kindly congressman said,
and pressed some change into her
hand.
Thank you. sir; I'll tell Bonnie,
and when he's well he'll thank you
himself"
II wish the president would come
by to-day; | haven't seen him in two
months and pap always asks about
him when go home; but maybe he's
too busy TO walk the way he used
to. and" Her thoughts were inter-
rupted by a senate page with a ter
rible appetite. who wanted two chick
en- sandwiches in hurry.
Soon the clerks from the different
departments began 70 pass by on
their way home TO dinner. Some of
them stopped TO buy a sandwich from
Madee and then passed on, talking
and laughing.
well, little Madge. where's that
brother of yours to-day? 1t seems
strange to see you here without
him." tall newspaper correspondent
said as he picked out a large apple.
pennies not well, and so
thought I'd come alone. | knew I'D
get along all right. and so | have"
she proudly said.
For the next half hour she was kept
busy, as all the clerks and messengers
needed waiting on. Then there came
little rest and Madge looked up and
down the long avenue.
As she looked up second time she
caught sight of a tall form coming
her way Madgc knew il well, for no
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

And this invention that will, as yov
sey. throw Marconi in the shade, what
y itY' "A wireless piano, for use IN
0at-houses."-Life.
At the Concert. His voice has a
good compass ayes; but it didn't
prevent his being all az sea in that last
song.'-Philadelph Bulletin.
Doubtless She Mrs. Browne
"And who is the president Of your club
now, Mrs. Malaprop?" Mrs. Malaprop
(proud.y)-"I am the present incum-
brance, just now" - Philadelphia
Press
Hanson-"There was a time could
mt abide Pugleigh; but declare if he
hasn't become really agreeable o.
late Tryster-"You don't mean it"
Hanson -"les; he hasn't called at my
place for a month or two."-Boston
Transcript.
Henry, how is the pot of that sea
novel running?" well. just at this
chapter there is terrible storm, and
the passengers are afraid the boat will
60 to the top" "You mean TO the bot
TOM mo- this is a submarine boat"
Philadelphia Record.
On the Ark.-"This is tough luck"
said Ham. mournfu!ly, as he leaned out
over the side of the ark. "What's
wrong now?' queried Shem. "Why. all
this water to fish in" replied Ham,
land only two two fishin' worms on
board.'-Ohio State journal.
1.-The cd man was hot this morning."
confided the bookkkeeper to the bin
clerk. He seems calm enough now"
said the bin clerk. "How did you coo,
him OFF, IL gave him little hot air."
replied the bookkeeper. And as the
bill clerk was a serious minded young
man, much given TO sage refe ction. he
mentally noted that here was further
evidence TO support the theory that
nike cures like. "-Indianapolis News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

Into a little house on one of the side
streets near Pennsylvania avenue the
rays OF the sun brightly shone, glad
dcning the hearts of those who lived
there. an invalid father and his two
htfie children, Madge and Bonnie.
"Madge. you'll have to take the
basket out to-day; Bonnie is too
sick" the father said.
"All right. papa, guess III get
along alone"
Little Madge went to work getting
the basket of sandwiches, apples and
flowers ready. Such sandwiches as
they were, TOO. Every messenger
boy. page and congressman knew
Nadge and Bonnie and the sand
witches they sold on Pennsylvania
ayeuue every day at lunch time.
Since their fathers return from the
war cripple, Medge and Bonnie had
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

A japanese belle is smaller than
acr European sister, but even in
western eyes she is distinctly pretty
As long as her youth lasts. As a rule
The japanese have very sallow com
,lcxions. but these are hidden with
paint and powder. Indeed, so well
ire they hidden that on the neck Of
/ Japanese woman is n hard line
showing where art ends and nature
,egins. Beauty. accusding TO the
Japanese standard, consists OF a
ing. oval face. regular features with
lmond-sharcd eyes. slightly slopinp
upward. high, narrow forehead and
III abundance of straight black na.;.
chicago Daily News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07
MASTERFUL SELFIsrNEss.
Promoters of the Ship Subsidy BiiI
Are Acting for Their own
Exclusive Benent.

All manner Of crafty special pleading
Is being practiced by the promoters
of the ships ubsidy bill to create the
impression in the public mind that the
proposed subsidy payments will con-
stitute wise and honest use Of tax
payers money for the purpose of up
building the American merchant ma
rine and increasing general prosperity.
The promoters in question, whose in
fuence Is powerful in Washington. are
a group of multimillionaires directly
interested in certain great shipping
corporations already enjoying a yir-
tual monopoly of the fed in which
they do business. They are men who
have never in their lives been noted
for a special regard for The genera,
welfare. They have looked out for
their own int rests. however. with sig
nal success. \ masterful selfishness
has been tie basis Of their rise to
power. states the st. Louis Republic
Not 10 save their lives can these
promoters OF the ship-subsi6y bill
show how or where that measure will
encourage general shipbuilding. ship
owning or en1a cement in the ocean
freight-carlying business. Not to
save their lives can they concea. the
plain truth that the ship-subsidy bill
VIII operate for the exclusive benefit
of their own corporations. The intent.
purpose and certain effect of the hill
are as plain day. And yet that meas
ure proposes 10 place upon the Ameri-
car people an additional burden Of
millions Of dollars annually for an un-
limited term Of years. this tremendous
tax burden going in the form Of SUBJ
sides 10 the corporations whose r.p-
resentatives are working for the pas
sage Of the ship-subsidy bill.
The Fifty-seventh congress will in
all probability enact this evil meas
ure into law. This action cannot be
prevented. But the American people
can hold ito n severe accounting the
party responsible for such legislation.
The truth concerning this measure con-
stitutes a terrible arraignment OF the
republican majority in congress. The
American people know the truth. The
consequent accounting in the congress
sionnl campaigns OF this year ard in
the presidential campaign Of 1904
should result in the removal Of the re-
publican party from power in the gov
eminent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-02-07

merely asserting his independence Of
party machinery. but going out OF his
way to place affront upon the regu-
larly chosen officers OF the organiza.
ton. There is surely storm coming,
and. how The president will fare as
a result Of his rough rider politics 70
Is yet too early to determine.---Br Galo
Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30

Chicago & Alton tracks, and vice
versa.
Hear the illustrated songs at the
Watch Tower July 4, something new.
Latest moving pictures also, eruption
island of Martinique. all free, all free.
The excursion of the carpenters of
the tri-cities to Milwaukee over the
C., NJ. & ST. =. road was attended by
$50 persons. The train reached this
city on the return about 4 o'clock
this morning.
The annual picnic OF the Columbia
club will be held July at Joseph
Huber's garden. The arrangement
committee has been busy for some
time with the preliminaries and as
sure the visitors a pleasant day.
The ladies of Sacred Heart church
will give the first trolley party of the
season tomorrow night over the
three cities and terminate with a
dance at the Watch Tower Bleuer's
band will accompany the excursion.
\ pleasant time will be had.
The Milwaukee road will bring to
the tri-cities an excursion of the
Swedish singing society, of Rockford,
next Sunday, July 6. These eXcur-
sions are ususalIy well patronized
and doubtless there will be a large
crowd brought to see the sights of
this vicinity.
Justice Cleland decided that the
property of ii. j. Carrico, the barber
who left town a week ago, belonged
to j. =. Williamson, in the proceed
ings in his court Saturday afternoon
by which Mrs. Marie Littig endeav-
ored to hold the goods for SIS rent
claimed to be due. c. J. Searle, attor-
ncy for Mrs. Littig, gave notice of
an appeal to the circuit court.
William Bowman, the colored man
who was bound over for stealing
an oyercoat belonging TO fellow
boarder at Dangerfeld's establish
ment on Twenty-second street Sat
urday afternoon entered plea of
guilty in the county court and Judge
Adams assessed a fine of $50 and
sentenced him to day in Jail. The
fine will be worked out on the rock
pile at the rate of S1.5O day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30

Adam Stolnecke and Miss Annie
Olson, n Moline couple. were united
in marriage at the court house this
-afternoon, Judge Adams offieiatfpg.@
John +. Peterson and Miss Esther
Olson. both of Moline. were married
at the court house Saturday after
noon by Judge Adams.
John r. Cummins and Miss Alice
Kirsch. both of this city, were mar
ried Saturday evening by Rev. ii. w.
Reed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
DELIGHTFUL PLEASURE TRIP

On the steamer wInona to lie Claire. Re
turning by Rail.
An arrangement has been effected
whereby you can leave on the steam
er Winona at 3:15 in the afternoon
for lie Claire and after one hours
stay in that city return by rail. ar
irving at home at 6:55 p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
BROOKMAN'S

Cheapest and Best Place In the City FOR
Fireworks
Three ball Roman candles, per doz-
en-, Sc.
Ten cent box of snake nest, each,
SC.
Two ounce sky rockets, each, lie.
Extra large fire crackers, every
one will shoot, two punches for SC.
Hammocks and ice cream freezers
at way-down prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
Iey's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions in place of these valuable med
icines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
The Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday, with possibly show
ers Tuesday; slightly warmer
Tuesday.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--At . am. SO;
at $50 p. M, So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
Licensed to Wed.
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that parties
found using firearms on the street
or other public places about the city
in connection with the celebration
of independence day will be prose-
cuted under the city ordinances and
their weapons will be confiscated.
(Signed) /B. T. KNOX,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30

It's the well spring of joy. The
center around which happy home life
centers. Rocky Mountain Tea. That
great family remedy that makes
home happy. Il. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-30
NEWS OF THE RIVER.

The c. w. Cowles yesterday took
the Germania club. of Davenport, and
a number from this city, on an ex-
cursion to Muscatine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26
TO THE FAR NORTHWEST

'The Burlington Northern Pacific
Express now leaves Kansas City at
6:10 p. m, making direct connec-
tions with the early evening trains
into Kansas City. This is the
only through train from the South
to the Northwest territory in con-
nection with the Northern Pacific
road. Connecting train from Denver
at night joining this Northwest
train at Alliance, Nebraska.
Describe your trip to your nearest
ticket agent or to the undersigned,
and let us advise you the least cost
and mail you publications free.
l.. w. WAKELEY, General Pass
enger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
c. w. ANDREWS, T. p. A, 300
Scotland Bldg, Dallas, Tex.
G. NJ. LEVEY, General Mana
st. Louis, Mo.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26

Washington. June 2s.-The Philip
pine civil government bill was thrown
open to amendment In the house
Wednesday. Very slow progress was
made. only Is Of the so pages of the
bill being completed. BY an amend
ment offered by Mr. Bartlett OF Geor,
gia. cases involving the construction
of the constitution can be appealed oil
the Islands to the supreme court OF the
United States. and by another offered
by Mr. Littlefeld Of Maine. one cor
poration in the Islands Is prohibited
from holding stock In another.
The earlier portion Of the day was
devoted to consideration of conference
reports on the sundry civil. army and
naval appropriation bills, The house
adopted a proposition agreeable to ths
senate with reference 10 the disputed
items in the army bill. and refused to
agree to the senate amendments to the
naval bill providing for five submarine
torpedo boats.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26

go Maess Agrees "a xhe All Nhaeh -
wzsA@a h1 49, *enms
Washington. 1ube ~ The ccnfes
xnes on the isfhmiaa canal BIN reaeh
"a complete and unanimous agree
meat OF wednesday IN favor Of &c.
cepting chs amendment Of the senate
which eontemplates the building Of
the Panama canal II the president can
secure clear title to the route. Tbs
fnai conference lasted only half al
hour. Before the decision was reached
Mr.. Heburn on behalf Of the house con
ferees endesvored to secure modiflca'
ton OF the senate amendment limiting
the president to six months time with
in which title to the Panama route 10
10 be perfected. When this failed Mr.
Hepburn made no further opposition
and the senate amendment was coz.
CURED in exactly he form 1t passed
the senate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26

Washington. June 2s.-In few min
utes Wednesday the senate disposed
OF for this session the omnibus state
hood question. which has been pendins
for several days.
Mr.. Beverage Of Indiana, chairman
Of the committee on territories. an
nounced that report on the bill be
fore the committee would be made OF
the third day Of the next session. This
was satisfactory to Mr.. Quay OF Penn
sylvania, who, after securing an agree
ment that the committees report
should be the unfinished business on
and after the 10th OF December until II
was disposed of. withdrew his motion
to discharge the committee from fur
Their consideration of the measure
A number of bills of minor impor.
lance were passed
The conference report on the army
appropriation bill was agreed TO. this
passing that measure and eliminating
the friction which has existed between
the two houses over it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26
Charged with Triple Murder.

Memphis. Tenn. June go. J
Thompson. a fisherman and occupant
of a shanty boat, is In jail at Ripley
Tenn, charged with triple murder
On oath and before justice of the
peace, Ellen Thompson swears that o
]. Thompson killed her husband who
was living at Charlottesville. Mo. and
at the point OF shotgun compelled
her to move her household goods into
his shanty boat and follow him with
her two children down the river, and
as a finale 10 the children. poisoned
the two little girls, giving them tine
ture of iodine. Both died within
twenty-four hours afterward.
The womans story has created a
high telling in the Ripley community
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-06-26

Fort Worth. Tex. June 26.-v-About
80 kilograms were received Wednesday
by local fire insurance agents from
special agents instructing them to sus-
pend business until outside electrical
wiring is fixed according to the require
ments of the companies electrical In
spector 1t is stated that about az
companies have Withdrawn their bust
ness from Fort Worth. Sixty-four fire
Insurance companies are represented
here and the opinion is that more will
withdraw