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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

1t is said that Horne Tooke, who ex-
celled IN that duellike controversy ex-
hibited by two disputants when ritted
against each other with only the
breadth OF mahogany board between
them. was exceedingly quick and sharp
at retort. When he made his most
deadly tlrusts, ii was with a smiling
countenance and without seeming ef-
fort or emotion. Replying to n man
who commended that only landowners
should be allowed TO vote at elections,
he said. Pray tell me how many acres
does it take 10 make q wiseacrer
When asked by George III. whether he
ever played cards, lie replied. Il can
not. your majesty. tell king from a
knavc." What can be more uniquely
comic than his saying to his brother;
You and !. my dear brother, have in
vertcd the laws or nature. You have
risen in the world by your gravity. and
have fallen 10y my levity - Saturday
Evening Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

The following story. told by the
Washington Post. leads rs to wonder
which to condemn FIRST the hoastcr or
his critics. II concerns a certain man
who has larsr collection Of auto
graphs
Indeed. tie envy ana sometimes the
skcpticisrl uf his friends have hecn OK
cited 10y the number OF successful au-
thors Who have SCI down familiar and
fatterlng Inscriptions ia hls books.
Some carpcrs have even gone so far
as 10 hint darkly at similarity OF
handwriting throughout the collection.
He recently purchased a rare edition
OF Chaucer. and one evening when a
party was gathered nj the house the
precious book was passed from hand
to hand. Tie owner lost sight OF II,
but the next morning he found il lying
on his library table
On the fly leaf was inscribed:
ITO Jack . from his old friend and
schoolmate. Geof. Chaucer."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

How would you like 10 have crab
like this squeezing your toe when you
20 bathing; The gigantic japanese
crab. measuring twelve feet. is proba
bly, the largest crustacean In the world.
The specimen is type of the spider
crab. which inhabits the waters of the
group OF islands forming the empire
Of japan. The body portion Is the size
OF a half bushe measure. while its
two great arms or ''feelcrs" could cas-
lily encircle the figure OF q man. Its
eight arms or legs resemble huge
bamboo poles and are extremely elias
tic. and II strung into one line they
would reach 20 the top ~ four story
apartment building. One Of the ex-
traordinary pecuiarities OF this crab
is the faculty Of assuming a disguise
by ailixing pieces of seawced and
spongcs TO the body.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

thetfc For the Poor.
One Of the most striking things Ia he
secn on the streets "A Manila ~ Nit
rlno fun ral II tht decreased WAS
wealthy aud had hosts of friends. the
funeral viii hc headed hy band i 'ay-
my selections from comic operas. The
body of the deceased follows In n
hcarsc covered with black cloth ar
ranged In grewsome design and
drawn by SIX black ponies. each be-
decked with headg,ar OF long black
feathers The hearse will be followed
by men on foot wearing knichcrbock-
ers and cooked hats. and after them
follow innumcrable vehicles OF every
description. III the body Is 10 be- In.
TERED. the gravediggers Will prcccde
the band. with their tools over their
shoulders
Most Filipino funerals. however. are
more pathetic. The father of few
weeks old baby will trot ont TO the
cemetery entirely alone. with The little
white coffin balanced well on his head
and if man had not the price of
.ehicle his remains viii bc carried ont
on bamboo poles hy four Cinnamon,
and the coffin VIII he enc that has seen
service before.
The natives have different ways OF
burial. Some bodies are put into the
ground. while the larger ma jorty are
placed in inches in the wall Of the
cemetery. 4 Slab ccmcnted into the
opening OF the niche contains brief
Biography OF the deceased
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22
WRITING THE SERMON.
FRIDAY u the ri-istcr's Day Fos
Performing Thi~ Task.

Probably few Of the good people who
listen with rlpt attention 60 the ser
mon which Is preached 70 them each
Sunday. says ~ nravcr Post. know
that for renllf 500 wears Friday has
been the time honorgd day for the pas
tor to 20 into his study write the ser
mon which Is 10 furnish food for
thought to the congregation ON the
following sunday. In speaking OF this
custom a clergyman says:
when Christianity was first promul-
gated. all preaching was done extern
poraneously. such thing ms prepar-
ing sermon was unknown Many
gifted men expressed their views on
various subjects. then added few
words of good advice 10 their listeners.
This practice t. sim continued in the
Roman Catholic church OF the present
day. and think that very limited
number OF the priests ever write n ser
mon. Not all ministers. however. nd
here 10 this rule 10y any means. When
Henry Ward Rccchcr was asked on
what day he prepared his sermon. he
replied. on SuAday morning. Of
course
Well. Mr.. Beechcr don't you think
that is rather dilatory habit for you
TO get intoT asked another
oh, no not nj all. replied Mr..
Rcecher in his quick way. 'You see.
ook NJ q sermon Ike some do on pam
cake. They can be served hot or cold.
and | like mine hot that's an"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

Here in the northwest one encounters
the LIVING r presentation of the strenu-
Gus life. Here men work together ia n
way unknown anywhere else. The east
is insular every man for himself. The
northwest. indeed the whole west, has
learned tho value Of cooperation and
community interest. Migrating to n
new country. with difficulties and dan
gers on every hand. the people have
been forced 10 combine and stand with
solid front To the world. As result
innumerable organizations have sprung
up having for their purpose the al
vancemcnt 81 some community inter
cst-l,ay Stannarl Baker Ia Century.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

and cANNELToS DIVISION.

kxrcpt sunday. Da. Ex.sunday.
No 4. No.N So.ss. No. 20. No a.. No a.
4. 4. A NJ. A. ". AN AM PM
% SOD n.so Lv. Lincoln Ar, sa i2.07 ~
TO- 7z0 100 Ar. Rockport . 30 100 i0is
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-05-22

NoH. No.5l. No.5o. No. 81. MOSS. No. 81
eUiL2- sn Lv. Lincoln Ar. 1855 sos II 4s
to7i lis $50 Ar. Tell City Lv. ..07 GO 10 a
10 20 400 sS " Cannelton TO s 20 1870
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17

hard fought contest from the Minors
of Albuquerque. But every man was
ready and nj for the game yesterday.
At about a. Is. the Varsity kicked of.
the ball was fumbled and only n short
distance was gained. The Indians
then began series OF line bucks us.
ing their heavy fun back. Vigil, for
repeated gains. A tumble gave the
ball to the Varsity and by end runs by
Bean and Aldrlch and line bucks by
decker, the Varsity came very near
making n touch down. The Indians
neld for downs and Decker's kick was
blocked. Depending on their heavy
backs. the Indians began again to
pound the line for gains. They were
not sure, however, and showed lack of
training and practice. After twenty
minutes of play the first half came to
close, neither side having scored.
In the second half the Indians kick.
ed on. Decker fumbled the ball. but
Bean 40, II and started down the field
with strong interference. He carried
the ball fifty yards before he was
downed. The Varsity steadily advanc.
ed the ball to the twenty-five yard line
where Decker kicked beautiful goal
from the field An ofside play on the
part of the inG,ans spoiled the play.
1t was not long. however, till Aldrlch
10y long run around left end made
the first touch down. Decker failed to
kick a very difficult goal. The score
then stood 90 in favor OF the Universe.
~.
On the next kick on the Indian
catching the ball was tackled almost
in his tracks. BY repeating their ef-
forts the red men tried 20 carry the
BAL out of danger, but the University
stopped every mass play. With the
call in possession OF the Varsity as a
result of tumble Decker called tao
kle Irwin back apparently for run
around left end Instead Aldrich was
sent through the center for twenty
five and another touch down. Decker
kicked a good goal and the game end.
ed with a score of 40 In favor Of the
University.
BY this victory the winner becomes
the possessor of a valuable silver cup
given by the fair management which
however must be defended for two
years.
The Varsity foot ball team Is now in
good shape to meet out of town
teams. Las Vegas, the Santa Fe In
dian school. and Las Cruces are yet
TO be met. With few more weeks of
practice under the efficient coaching
of Professor Angel and Messrs. Nc
Even and Cannon, fast little team
will undoubtedly develop.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
HEARST AN PARTY.
VIII Arrive Tomorrow EVENING II !
Trains Are on Time--New Mexico's |
Best Chance.

VIII Arrive Tomorrow Evening II
Trains Are on Time--New Mexloo's
Best Chance.
The Hearst party left Chicago on
time last night, and will be here to-
morrow evening barring accidents.
Delegate Rodey will leave tonight for
Ration, whore he viii meet the distin-
guished visitors, ana ne Mr. Hearst s
guest to Albuquerque. lie will also
accompany the party to the confines
of the territory, wnen they leave Al
buquerque for Arizona.
There are Few men in New Mexico,
If indeed there is any out, who can
give 70 the visitors more glowing
and at the same time a more accurate
account of New Mexico. her past and
present. her condition now and her
possibilities of future development,
her grounds of demand for statehood
her need Of COVE nment aid for irri-
cation. her protection IRON water en-
croachments by Colorado on the north
and Texas on the south--in word
who can do New Mexico greater good
If Mr. Hearst, his accompanying con.
gressmen. .iis stenographers and news
paper reporters, snail but heed Mr.
Rodeys interesting and important ex-
preston of ideas and facts.
The party consists as heretofore
mentioned. The committees named
by the club are as follows:
On Finance-W. 5. Strickler, Noa
ilfeld, T. s. Hubbell
On Reception--ludge b. s Baker
o n Marion. b. 5. Rody, H. Il. Fox
NJ. W. Flournoy. Wallace Hesselden
r. B. Ferguson. w S. Hopewell, w
-. Chiiders, +. A. Hubbell, NJ $. Otero
T. V. Chavez. j. c. Baldridge, r. n
Wilkerson. f. W. Clancy, w. II. An
drews, j. G. Fitch, j. w. Hampsen, Sol
Luna, T. j. Curran. ID. A. Macpherson
Thomas Hughes, G. l.. Brooks. Al
fred Grunsfeid. II. b. Henning. C. G
Hall, Louie Ilfeld. William Mcintosh
L $. Slower, c. +. Myers, B. Spitz
Summers Barkhart, Capt. W T.. Dome
}. w. Reynolds, w II. Whiteman, Il
A. Cahoon.
The program consists of reception
and dance at the Commerce club to
morrow night. and general view Of
the city.
Mr.. Hearst's arrival Is well timed
lie wi. meet more representative PEG
pie OF New Mexico than he could hav,
found otherwise in a six months toui
on the territory.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
CARNIVAL OPENS.
The SIDE Features lnteresting-Gov.
ernor and Otaff Attend.


The carnival opened auspiciolsly
last night with the spacious enclosure
comfortably filled with spectators.
lhe grounds were brilliantly lighted
and Immediately following the COVER.
nors address the fun began At sig
nal he midway was a hubbub of mer-
riment. The confetti vender cried
and the harangue the mesmeric
specler rent the air Horns footed,
bells rang and the wild ANIMALS in the
animal show howled, a week ol fun
was ON. Her majesty Queen Marie.
Governor Otero and Two members OF
mis- stan, Col. t.. G. Austen and Adju-
tant General w. H. Whteman, with
President o. \, Marion and Executive
Committeeman w. r. McCreight OF
the Fair association, were guests
Ot the Southern carnival com
pany and special performances were
given in their honor. A more business
like lot of snow people than those OF
the southern Carnival company never
before visited Albuquerque and the
performances of the different attrac-
lions are equal In every respect TO the
claims of the advertisements And
the free attractions are not TO be eX.
celled Matt Gays high dive is GER
tainly daring attempt for the pleas
ure of the people, and the people show
ed that they liked daring feats. Like a
flash. Almost so swift people could not
perceive him. Gay makes the descent
from hundred foot scaffold In a tank
of water. but four feet deep. The
tank has an oiled canvas bottom
which probably breaks the fall. Du
sells bicycle nigh wire act is a mar
yelous feat and probably the most re
markable ac, omplishment OF the kind
in modern history OF stage and can
vas. Fifty feet ABOVE a swarm of PEG
pie last night the star of this wonder
full performance amid a blaze on cleo
tricty rode The wire forward and
backward
Lolita and the Stadium are probably
the shows, which will receive the ma
jor portion Of attention. These are
nigh class and can he recommended
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17

The track OF the fair grounds yes.
erday was about ten seconds slow.
he weather was calm. almost 10 the
desroe OF vacuum. and superb for
acing The events were the .ree.for-
all pace a nall mile dash ana ,ne FIVE
mile relay race.
Frce-tor-all entries: Shecam. owned
10y r. G. SUrges, Gay6old owned by
.. H. thatcher. Alfred &C." owned by
George ogden.
Shtcam won the three heats, Gay.
icl1 finishing second Only in the
second heat was the finish exciting.
In the heat Shec8m and Gayheld
were driven out and finished close.
lime: 2:21. ~ and 2:2i.
One.halt mile dash: Honest John,
owned by f. Il irwin; Billy Mason,
owned 10y + X. irwin; Pen Point j.
w. Warner
This race was won ny Billy Mason.
with Pen Point second. Time 52ia.
IL was a close i.nish.
The nye nile relay race. the last
number on the program Tor the day,
was really che event OF the afternoon.
The Arlington string, ridden b- young
Arlington, won over the Ford string
with FERGUSON mp.
The riders mounted at i:42 o'clock
and the race was on. The horses
were about evenly matched and the
unish al the end of the nrst mile was
about even but the art OF winning a
relay race Is not altogether in the
swiitness of the animals, and this was
displayed before jammed grand
stand OF people by young Arlington
As the horses galloped down ,.e
stretch, Arrington's left hand vent
down on the side OF the saddle and
when the horse stopped the saddle
came OF The FIRST nile was made n
a fraction over two minutes. On ev-
cry cnange of saddles the Harrington
boy gained a nice lead, but Ferguson
seemed TO ride his horses out the bet
ter. On the last relay the Pennington
lads lightning change came near
proving disastrous lie mounted his
morse before the saddle was secured.
and he lost some little time making
it fast, but his horse was a good one
and the race was won by several
lengths.
The most amusing feature Of the
race. that is Il Nns 6psusing to tle
spectators, was on one relay in which
Ferguson drew n black horse that
was not entirely docile to the rapid
manner in which the saddle was
placed on his back, and evidenced his
dislike to the arrangements y doing
few bronco stunts in the way OF
ticking mp his heels and lowering his
head The time OF the race. includ.
ing the change of equipments, was a
traction less than thirteen minutes.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
SECOND DAY OF BIG FAIR.

Il came, saw, conquered" is the
well known message sent by Caesar to
the Roman senate. IL Is equally APP
plicable to the territorial fair on yes
terday. No such opening day was ev
er before known. Tho crowds In at
tendance would have done no discred.
1t to the former mid-days of the al
ways popular fair; and the events
were fully up to the excited expecta'
lions OF the visitors.
II would be difficult to mention any
section of New Mexico which Is not
already represented and these videttes
are to be followed by an incoming most
from every direction. Every incoming
train Is loaded to standing room on
ly," and still they come.
Yesterday was an ideal day, and to-
day has been its equal. The immense
crowds are being well cared for and
seem to be perfectly satisfied. Proba
bly, no event of equal magnitude. here
or elsewhere, ever opened with larger
proportional attendance and less frlc'
ton or delays than did the twenty
third annual New Mexico fair on yes
terday.
Today was even superior to yeste r.
day, being its equal N weather and
other climatic conditions, while the
attendance was augmented by large
additions from all parts Of the terri
tory, and by an in ressing attractive
program OF fair events.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17

In portance TO the territory as a desir.
able prerequisite T. oni admission as a
state Of the Union, ana only last
month that distinguished soldier,
General John G back. the recently
elected head OF that great patriotic
BODY Of citizens known as the Grand
Army OF the Republic. made a similar
declaration m al address here The
irrigation congress held in Utah last
month was the largest and the best
meeting to discuss that SUBJECT which
has ever been held, and am glad 10
say that New Mexico was represented
there By rs strong and able a delega.
tion, according 10 its numbers. as any
in that great assembly. Many OF them
will be here tomorrow 10 attend this
convention, and | believe that no fea.
ture OF your fair will prove of more
benefit to the people at large than the
attendance On and results of this
convention.
In cone usion ! wish TO congratulate
the people of A albuquerque especially
upon the great forward strides they
have made during the past year. In
wealth and population, the coming OF
new manufacturers and the prospects
of the speedy competition Of the new
railroad, which will be OF the greatest
benefit to your city.
with the hope that coming years
may be as fruitful and full Of benefit
as the past, to the metropolis of New
Mexico, ! now have the pleasure of
declaring the twenty-third annual ter.
ritOrial fair ~ pnod
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
THIRD DAY OF BIG FAIR.

The third day of the fair, Wednes'
day, October Ia. opened brignI and
propitious Visitors came in by the
hundreds on each OF the trains, arriv.
ing last night and this morning. Ev-
erybody says that the fair is perfectly
satisfactory. Each department of eX.
Eibit and every feature at the fair
grounds and the carnival enclosure,
is more than meeting expectation.
While visitors are satisfied, Abu-
querque is equally so. Inc attend.
ance is In excess OF all former years
and the best people from every sec
ton OF the territory are already in
town, with others yet to follow The
fun program for yesterday afternoon
last night and today, is presented by
The Citizen to its readers.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
SHORT NOTES.
About the Big Fair and Interesting
Carnival.

ABOUT the sig faiT ana Interesting
Carnival.
Tickets for the Montezuma ball are
new on sale at the Aivarado hotel o.
A. Matson & Co. and j. Il. O'Rlelly 4
Co.
The display of sulphur from the
Otero mines, near Jemez, on eXhibl-
tion at the fair grounds. is a surprise
to nearly all visitors
The Southwestern Brewery com
pany has added TO its display In the
Pavilion, several blocks Of ice, one of
which contains at It's center bouquet
~ rare flowers. while another contains
grapes ana slices of watermelon
The territorial penitentiary at Santa
re makes a fine display of brick and
ties.
Blake and Hammond. of the Blake,
Hammond 4 Banvelt company. Las
vegas, are In the city with a fine eX-
hibit of low grade copper ore. from
the Overflow mine. Tecolote district.
san Miguel county. There are thou
sands of tons If this ore lying on the
sui AtiN' it'hiAl- bNll IlAN bih NltN bil
t. prepare IT for treatment. Two
plants have already been erected near
this property and two others are in
process Of erection.
Wellmer & Hill of Santa Fe are
displaying fine specimens Of drab mar.
bic.
The Colorado Fuel 4 Iron company
which has much mineral property in
| New Mexico, displays an immense
block Of anthracite coal, from Madrid,
santa Fe county.
There will he an exhibition bull
fght at the fair grounds Sunday after
noon. Arrangements for this are now
being completed.
The Queen of the carnival will he
crowned Friday night. at 8 O'Clock,
al the carnival grounds on west Rail
! road avenue.
The two banking institutions closed
today at noon, and will be kept closed
ali day tomorrow, thus allowing every
Lody connected with them an oppor.
| tunty 10 attend the fair
Owing TO a badly sprained leg
/ James Smith. who has oihciated as
/ gate Keeper az the fair for several
/ years past, Is leid up at home. r. r.
Myers is filling the bill to the salts
/ faction Of fair officials.
/ Thursday night the Fair association
/ gives a grand dance al Coumbo hal
to the cowboys. base ball players
and horsemen The dance will start
at II o'clock p. m. and a fine time is
promised
Thursday afternoon there will be q
match pacing race between Joe Bar
nCtt's Margaret and Sam Calm.
White Beauty Both these PAGER.
are evenly matched, and IL Is predict
ed that the pace will prove one OF IN,
closest and most eXcichrg / the en-
tire week.
The El Paso bah team. now play
ing in this city. won five out OF eigh
games played with the Fort Worth
team, the games being played on tn,
Fort Worth grounds
II was announced from the judge
stand yesterday that racing pool
would be sold morning and evening
at the 81. Elmo saloon.
The children OF the Harwood Hon,
were guests OF the Southern Carniya
this morning This is a sample OF Ma
Reiss generosity.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
SANTA FEES MINERAL EXHIBIT.
Complete and Handsome--Makes a
Very Fine Showng--A. r. Gibson
Entitled 10 Great Credit.


Very Fine showng-A. r. Gibson
Entitled TO Great Credit.
The mineral exhibit of Santa Fe
county at the fair collected, and got
ten up and arranged by A. r. Gibson,
chairman OF the committee having the
same in charge, is the fines and most
extensive from any one county ever
shown in this territory. The ores
exhibited consist OF specimens Of gold,
silver. copper, zinc, lead, iron, man
ganese. tungsen. gypsum. mica onyx.
marble, Ga lite, bituIninous and an
thracite coal, and several different
kinds of brick manufactured in Santa
Re.
There are also with the exhibit and
making very handsome showing.
six kinds of m,ueral paints taken from
properties In the southern part of the
county, the colors being white, red.
venetian, purple, yellow and green.
The exhibit is very artistically ar
ranged and presents a very handsome
appearance which IL bound 20 attract
much favorable attention. This exhib-
It shows what Santa Fe county can
produce in the mineral line with ac-
tive intelligent work and energy com
bined. In fact the exhibit contains a
81 eat variety and pretty much every.
thing that is needed for manufacturing
most articles in metals or stone used
az a necessity or a luxury. Much
credit Is due % Mr., Gibson who col
lected the exhibit at his own expense.
the county paying the transportation
charges. The exhibit was gathered in
a very short space of time and proves
what a man of energy, business capa.
city and good will can do.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-17
AUTOMOBILE RACE.
Four Contestants In Race Against
ZINE Yesterday.

Four Contestants In Race Against
lime Yesterday.
The EIst automobile race ever pull
cd on in New Mexico was a feature
OF yesterdays program. The entries
were NJ. w. Flournoy. twenty -horss
power machine. chauffeured nv Mr.
tlournoy, T. j. Curran, ten-horse
power machine. operated by Mr.. Cur
ran; II. L. Dobson, six.horse power
machine. operated by Dobson. and DR.
John 1ascher. eight.horse power ma
chine, operated by II. b. Hotelling.
The machines are all roadsters and
not built for racing, and as they var
led largely In manufacture, power and
weight, the owners conceded tn come
out more for the pleasure of the spec
tators than for the winning Of the
races. Each machine ran against
time Mr.. Flournoy going the mile in
2:S2. with Currah second and Dobson'
third. The Tascher machine tailed to
make the mile.