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man physically as
we'll as mentally
and is something of
an athlete in a
rather %ponderous
way.
On one occasion
Mr.. Johnson put on
his bicycle suit and
started out for a
spin. While rolling
along very easily a
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few were sensible
and showed that
their authors had
thought them out
with some care, but
following these
came a number
which were too OBJ
viously creations of
the moment. The
s%ecretary's express
sion changed from
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you have discovered that at last nave
you?"
Eyes. And now could you tell me
whether Mr.. Conger will be dismissed
or simply superseded?"
"Neither. The president, with careful
regard for oriental etiquette, will send
him a poisoned letter.
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say lou muSl give
up balloon ascensions. They are very
dangerous Then what should / do?"
NJ. Santos invariably wears a medal
of st. Benedict when making ascen-
sions. 1t was a present from the
Countess d'Eu, daughter of Dom Pedro,
former emperor of Brazil. Asked if he
feared any special evil and wore the
medallion to ward it off, he smilingly
replied:
"Oh, no. There is one thing sur
about balloon "ascensions. The man who
goes up-well, he is sure to come down,
eh?'
Some years ago when Richard Hard
ing Davis penetrated the transmissis-
sippi to gather material for his book,
"The West From a Car Window" says
the Saturday Evening Post. he stopped
over in a small Indian Territory town
where he was assured there was plenty
of local color.
Proceeding along the street, he met
two men apparently Just in from some
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TALKED
ABOUT
NoLoNEL GEORGE F. ELL

OLONEL GEORGE F. ELL
OFT, commandant of the
Y United States marine corps,
who is now at the isthmus,
became acquainted with Panama trou-
bles during the revolution of 1885. He
was in charge of one of the companies
of marines that were strung along the
railroad to keep traffic open and saw
some lively times along the Chagres
river. He distinguished himself at
Guantanamo, Cuba, during the Span
ish war. Colonel Elliott was with a
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Like most men of naturally serious
bent, Secretary of War Elihu Root, who
is o to retire from the cabinet, has a
vein of humor in his composition which
sometimes finds ven in irony. During
the most trying crisis of the Chinese
Boxer troubles of 1900 a group of news.
paper reporters were admitted to his
presence and, standing in Il row. piled
him in turn with questions. The first
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entertainment might be complete.
Mr.. Knox, however, had forgotten to
provide himself with cigars and soon
after the start deplored the oversight.
The correspondent at once produced a
bountiful supply, and throughout the
afternoon smoking went on. When the
programme had been nearly completed
and the drive home almost finished,
the attorney general threw away the
last half of his last cigar. WELL" he
calculated, 1--WE have had a nice drive,
a good game, and | haven't violated
my physicians orders not to use to-
bacco, either"
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them were naked, COL G. I. ELLIOTT.
among them Colonel Elliott, who, with
out waiting to dress, seized his sword,
made a charge and repulsed the at
tack.
Colonel Elliott also saw hard fight
ing in the Philippines and was given
an additional number for bravery on
several occasions. He entered the corps
in 1870, being appointed from New
York. Colonel Elliott succeeded to the
command of the marine corps a few
months ago on the retirement of Cen
eral Haywood.
Tom L. Johnson, mayor of Cleveland,
who. after a three years fight, has sue
ceeded in getting the street car fares
of that city reduced to 3 cents, is a big
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liz RPtRGt
spied him and drew up alongside. Mr..
Johnson put on speed and pulled away.
He was bowling along at a lively gait
when he saw a policeman m%otioning to
him.
cam l scorching?" inquired Johnson,
s%lackening his speed.
"Scorching!" said the policeman.
"Nuh, but you're on the wrong side of
the road This was too much for the
genial Tom. 1t may tickle a mans
pride to be stopped for fast riding, but
to be halted for being on the wrong
side filled him with disgust, if his ex-
preston was any indication of his feel
ings.
Attorney General Knox, reporting to
congress that he had expended $4,000
of the special appropriation Of 100000
for antitrust prosecutions, suggested a
new assistant to the attorney general"
to take charge of that kind of work.
The attorney general, although a
hard worker, is a believer in the old
adage that "all work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy" and seeks re-
taxation from labor whenever oppor-
tunity offers. He has a keen apprecia-
ton of a fast horse, a game of golf
and a good cigar. Not long ago he in
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-03
JASPER, INDIANA. FRIDAY. JUNE 8, 1904

of Gambrinus, managing and dictat-
ing the policy in your municipal,
state or national politics.
For the love OF God; for the sake
of Christ; for the honor of your
country and flag; toperpetuate your
home, bring the bloom Of Joy and
not the blush of shame to the cheek
of your faithful wife, causing your
children to rise up and call you
blessed; for the cause OF our holy
religion for faith, for hope, for char
ity, for the church Of Christ, and to
give you a better hope Of life ever
lasting, vote that the power OF rum
may go down before any more Of our
beys die to fill drunkard's graves,
and any more of our girls become
habitues of wine rooms and brothels
Be wise, consider, vote as youpray
L. c. Harrison.
indianapolis, January, 1904.
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OF French make, rococo in style, CO.
vered with gold and Aubusson tap
estries in pale grays and lovely de-
signs OF flowers. Perhaps the most
interesting part Of the collection
consists Of elaborate Chinese en-
broideries on pale blue and gold coll
ored satin. This includes hsngings,
curtains, portieres ETC., enough to
line a great ball room. They are
covered with dragons with huge
staring eyes and switching tails;
birds Of all species, including storks
aid pescOcks; conventional designs
peculiar TO the Chinese, and done
In both flat and raised work; water
monsters and dashing sea waves.
There are also Turkish carpets,
paintings, and rich bric-a-brac. The
presumption is that the Asistic fur
niture came 10 the Senator through
the Chinese Ambassador, who once
occupied Castle Stewart.
The household of Senator Stewart
has long been distinguished for its
turbulence. Is there any cause for
wonder? The late Mrs. Stewart was
a daughter Of that Henry s. Foote
who beat Jefferson Davis in the can
vass for Governor Of Mississippi and
who was for many years Senator from
that State. During the war be was
a pseudo Union man, and in favor OF
accepting the terms offered by Lin
coin in 'e3 and 64. He had a most
violent temper and was terrible in
his fits Of anger. He fought at
least six duels, and he and Thomas
II. Benton had a knock-down on the
floor Of the Senate. Two OF his du-
els were with the magnetic orator,
5. 5. Prentiss, and the story is told
that in one Of them Prsntiss looked
up a tree where some boys had
climbed tosee the fight sndsang out,
take care, boys, better come down.
Foote'S shooting wild this morning."
FOote was quick on the trigger, rea-
dy to fight anybody with or with
out cause, and is reported to have
sent at least dozen challenges that
were not accepted. 60 the troubles
in the "Stewart Castle" were per-
haps hereditary.
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Conditions Not Clear.

James j. Hill, the railroad presi-
dent, began his connection with the
transportation business through
steamboating, but he soon deserted
it for railroading. The road which
he has since made so widely known
was at that time considered the slow.
est in the country. Mr.. Hill listened
good naturedly to the fun that was
naturally poked at his road, aud
worked the harder to improve it.
Meeting Mr.. Hill one day on the
street in st. Paul, Diamond 10"
Reynolds of upper river steamboat
fame, said:
Jim, I'll match one ofmy steam
boats against one Of your trains in q
fair race for $500 a side"
"Well, | don't know" hesitsted
Mr.. Hill; "some Of your boats are
pretty fast"
"Come, III race you upstream, =
urged Reynolds.
"Oh, thunder !" returned Mr.. Hill
in disguised tone; eff you're 60
ing to stick TO the river then you
might as well drop the notion of a
race. | thought you meant you'd
bring your boat out on the prairie
along the track snd give me some
show. ."-Philadelphia Post.
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Office BOYS Lesson.

In down down town real estate
Office the boss called up an office
boy who was first in line of promo
ton to a clerks desk.
Here, John, he said, sis $50 ]
want paid at once to Mr.. Bank. Be
sure to bring the receipt with you. "
John took the roll Of bills handed
him by his employer and hurried
away. He was obliged to travel &c
Harlem, and in three hours be came
back looking very much upset.
But he handed in the receipt alright,
and went to his desk. The boss
looked at him curiously several
times during the day, but said moth
ing further to him until closing-up
time. Then he asked John:
What did Mr.. Bank say when
you took him that money that this
morning."
Nothing" was Johns brief re
sponse.
"Now, John" said the boss, 81
want you to tell me the truth.
gave you only s55, and you brought
me receipt for $50. Where die
you get the other $50 i wanted
to teach you a lesson before promot
ing you in handling cash. Nevel
trust any mans word when he hands
you a roll OF bills. Count you
moLey every time, my boy.
merely wanted to teach you . les
son in business"
"You mean old cussi" shouted
John. II never suspected you of 1
trick like that. When Mr.. Bank
counted only $50 | told him you
said it was $50 when you handed
me the roll. He looked at me kind
of queer and said, What are you
going to do about it?'
"Goin' right home to mother ]
says, an get the money
II went home and told mother "a
lost one of the fiye-dollar bills, and
she lent me FIVE dollars out OF dad.
insurance money, which she'd been
savin'. When l paid Mr.. Bank be
says: Sonny, if you ever want tc
change your job come to me-
"And I'm going to do it. Please
pay me back that five dollars and
what's coming to me in wages.
You are losing good Office boy and
Banks getting one. That's where
j IN givin' you a lesson in business. y
New York Times.
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all Indiana literature. original man
uscripts, and illustrations by prom
inent artists, for the same. The
walls throughout the building are
beautifully decorated and a special
feature is the display OF pictures by
Indiana artists representing Hoosier
scenes and characters.
A spacious lunch room is in con-
nectiOn with the building but does
not contain any restaurant features,
but where visitors may check their
luncheon and find convenience and
comfort at luncheon times.
The building is a superb piece Of
architecture, planned to produce in
teresting yistas. Its furnishings and
decorations, although luxurious, are
OF a quiet character, making an in
terror that offers comfort and quiet
environments to the weary visitor,
at the same time, through its art, lit
erary and musical decorations, an
interesting place to rest.
Indiana people arriving at St.
Louis and desiring to go directtoIn-
diana's building will take a Laclede
or Market Street car with World e
Fair signs and going west. These
cars stop within two blocks of the
Indiana building.
II previous arrangements have not
been made for stopping place, a list
OF desirable places may be obtained
at the information desk in the build
ing.
To insure safe delivery OF mail it
should be addressed to Indiana
Building, Worlds Fair, St. Louis,
Mo-" All mail so addressed viii
reach theperson addressed promptly
through the postofiice in the build
ing.
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Music OF The Wires.

A good many people have theo-
ries Of their own as to the Aeolian
music which is given out by tele-
graph and telephone wires when
Ihsy are under the influence of cer-
tain breezes. When telegraphy was
in its infancy, the yokel used to
think that the noise was made by
messages passing over the wires.
Most educated people know that this
is silly theory, but they will be
surprised to find that their own the
|ory Is about as i'll founded. DR..
Lssks, Polish meteorologist, de-
clares that the noise is not given out
by the wind at all but that il is
caused by unseen terrestrial changes
caused by meteorological influences.
He hopes by a close study of the
sounds to be able 10 discover a
means of foreseeing what the wealth
er Is to be. Whatever theory be for
mulates in this direction, it is to
be hoped that il will be more relia-
bic than the meteorological forecasts
which have hitherto been given to
the world. There is something hu-
initiating in the fact that the English
weather defies the scientist. The
Meteorological Office, with all its
facilities, seems TO be unable to give
us more than a rough idea in figures
Of the weather which we have en-
loyed-or otherwise-and that is
not very consoling. There is an
for DR.. Lasks, and there is
a further opening for him if he can
put the wires 10 use when Mr.. Mar
conf has once for all proved that
they are no longer necessary for the
transmission OF messages. And the
rustic, instead Of watching for COL
ored sunsets will then put his ear to
the telegraph poles. Curiously en-
ough the heather, in his Hindoo
blindness already f0retells the arri-
val of the rainy season by listening
to the sound of the lonely wires
which cross the vast expsnses OF his
country. He found il out long ago,
and the scientist laughed at him for
his pains.-Liverpool (Eng.) Post.
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lenders his professional services to Al,
needing any work in the dental iine, an anu
n,o,niaes 10 give IL his closest attention;
$eid nlste work specially solicited, and All
oo,1 ps prrsntad Apr. ~, 50.
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U. s. Senator Stewards Farewell to
Washington Socieiy-In Blaze Of Fam.
liz Scandal.


For q week now the local papers
were filled with advertisements OF
''The Stewart Sale, A Magnificent
Collection of Valuable Household
Appointments Formerly in Use at
Stewart Castle" +" The fashionable
half of Washington, already on the
qui vive, was stirred to its depths
by the publication of statements de-
noting family quarrel on the bor-
der of q scandal. The Senator from
Nevada is here to superintend the
sale; and one Of his divorced dsugh-
tsrs, Mrs. Bessie Hooker, charged
her father with heartlessness and
cruelty in selling her mothers pri-
vate property and family souvenirs,
and with having sent her mother e
portrait to the auction-block, where
she had, with difficulty rescued it.
The Senator alleges that the state
msnt Is false; that on his wife :
death, he gave the keys Of the house
TO Mrs. Hooker and her sister and
told them to help themselves; that,
long after they had done 50, he sent
10 the auction certain remaining
property which belonged to him,
and Mrs. Hooker demanded that il
be delivered to her; that be has ia
ken care OF her and her sons; for Is
years that his daughters allegation
is a "return of evil for good" The
Senator was married a second time
about a year ago, against the remon-
STRANGE OF his daughters. He Is
years old.
Your correspondent called at the
fine residence OF Mrs. Bessie Hooker.
In answer to my card she made her
and q very attractive sp-
pearance it was. Mrs. Hooker is
a "vivacious blonde" divinely
tall and most divinely fair" and
rather showily dressed for the early
hours. The morning pa
pers" / said, publish what is viz
tuslly a card from the Senator, and
=" "Yes" she exclaimed, "yes !;
unfortunately; / cannot help it. :"
remarked that | thought she might
perhaps wish to make some expla-
nation or rejoinder. "No," she
said, al cannot. You see that Il
contradict my father. He
can say what he pleases, and am
not in a position TO defend myself.
You see how il is. No; but thank
you." OF course / withdrew.
/ then called at the auction house,
and found floor after floor crowded
full Of the most expensive iurniturel
and equipments, including choice
o-ic-s-brac from many climes.
The collection offered for sale to-
The highest bidder contains many
rare and valuable works OF art, rep
the best craftsmanship Of
he East Indies and China. These
.hinSs ought 10 find 8 place in some
4 ational museum, either in Wash
ngton or New York. The richly.
,aryed ebony and teakwood furni-
.ure, including sofas, chairs, tables,
oedestals, ETC., is as massive and
beautiful as anything Of the kind
syer seen in America. and is uphoI-
,tered with fine Persian embroidery.
Several gorgeous sets Of furniture are
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81 suppose Jinks is proud Of his
boy, but be hasn't taken the usual
way Of showing his friends that be
is.
"What DO you mean?"
He hasn't told them his son is
so big for his age that he has to get
a suit made for sfour.een.year-old,
when he is only eleven"
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81 overheard him telling her q
story last night which | know she
has heard fifty times before, but she
didn't stop him."
"She is long suffering, surely"
''0h, | don't know; be told her
she was the prettiest girl he had ever
seen.n
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Eyes" remarked the would be
singer, patting bis breast, 81 have
here all that is necessary for me to
carve my way to fame and fortune
my voice, my lungs and the heart
to do it,"
"In other words" retorted the
practical chap, "your chest of
tools"
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LIVERY and SALE STABLE
FERD. VOLLMER,
Jasper, Ind

always have the best turnouts, OF any
s,rie,v for customers particularly com
nerrial travellers. Courteous and care
,al drivers to all parts of Dubois and adj
io,ning counties. Horses ooarueu anu
soid on cheap terms. oo,u ,S-,v
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-04-11

Col Jones and the vice commissioner
occupying another carriage. The Young
Hotel had a very lively appearance.
Bright military uniforms were much i'm
evidence With the yellow and blue
of the distinguished Chinese they made
a brilliant scene. Prince Pu Lun's vel
low jacket and three-eyed peacock
feather are said TO be worth about S1O,-
OJ0 alone.
Leaving the Young hotel by way of
Hotel street thus disappointing the
large crowd that was waiting on Bethel
street, Prince Pu Lun made an m
formal call on Governor Carter Then
he visited the Chinese United Society
headquarters. The scene was an in
teresting one as he received the greet
ines of his countrymen, replying to
their various forms of salutation. ac-
cording to their rank as they saluted.
A long petition, embudying the ideas
of the Bow Wongs, for reformation Of
the Chinese government, was presented
to the prince.
After luncheon at the Alexander
Young Hotel, where fifteen suites had
been engaged i'm advance for the royal
party, Prince Pu Lun went on the roof
garden, with which he was much inn
pressed. He posed for a photographer
on the garden. A ride over the Rapid
Transit system and a visit to the aqua
rum took up most of the afternoon.
In the evening there was an elaborate
reception at the consulate. The resi-
.dence and grounds were very brilliant
ly lighted and a large number of tables
al .
refreshments were served. The Ha-
waiian band was under the trees in
front of the consulate and gave a con-
cert.
The prince received the guests in
one of the inner rooms Secretary At
kinson introducing them as they came.
Federal and Territorial troops were on
guard, and every formality was OBJ
seved as far as the local authorities
were concerned. 1t was probably Prince
Pu Lun's first experience at standing
for a couple of hours and giving the
western salutation of a hearty hand
shake, and he was doubtless tired at
the end of it.
! Detectives McDufie and Renear
were close to the Prince during his
entire stay in Honolulu McDuffie was
at his heels in the Young Hotel all the
morning, and followed him in a hack
close behind as he drove about the
city. Every precaution was taken to
prevent any unpleasant incident. and
when the prince finally returned to the
steamer his reception in Hawaii had
/ been an unqualified success.
The entertainment of Prince Pu Lun
with military and other honors was at
the suggestion of the president. The
prince carries with him an autograph
letter from the Emperor of China to
| President Roosevelt
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-04-11
DEATH ON MAIL

WAILUKU, April S.-A. j. Rodrigues
a prominent merchant of Waikiki for
many years died on last Sunday at his
residence in Waikiki, at y. m. He
had been troubled with heart disease
for several months past, He had been
at the Malulani Hospital under treat
ment for a little over a month, but
desiring to be at home, he was removed
on Thursday last. The funeral took
place on Monday morning the body be-
ing taken to the Catholic Church,
where it was followed by a large con-
course of friends and relatives. Spe-
cial services were held at the church,
from whence the body was taken to
his tomb. Mr.. Rodrigues leaves a wife
and MANY children to mourn his loss.
He was Al years old, and was one of
the Portuguese early arrivals in these
islands Shortly after his arrival here
he went into the Dry goods and gro
Gerry business, with which interest he
has been closely Identified since then.
He was always member of the Re-
publican party on Maui He was also
a member of the Maui Athletic Assoc
citation, the Young Mems Institute,
Lusitanl Benefit Society and the Morn
ing Star Club.