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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
shakespeare,s phrases.

Users of everyday catch-words are
constantly quoting that ubiquitous per-
son Shakespeare. Dead as door
NALL" 'long and short Of 1t, getting
even" "tag-rag," birds of feather"
"that's fiat, mum" "scarecrow, sol
i'd" "milksop," "loggerhead," bag and
baggage" "a mere song" dancing at
tendance" send him packing" kill
with kindness" Greek to me-" III
wind that blows no good" give and
take" ian eyesore," ito boot" and
"the MIN in the NOON are all his.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
MELONS IN STORAGE.
HOW PEACE JUSTICE DECIDED
! COMPLICATED CASE.
Both Sides Seemed to Have the Law
on Their Side, and the Judge
Arose suhIimeIy to the
Occasion. , o

y Problems worthy of Solomon's acu.
men are. often submitted to these ru.
raj arbitrators, justices of the peace.
In the Macon county ,(Mo.) archives
Is case of this sort,
Timothy Kahn, farmer of 'Easley
township, set out some watermelon
vines which thriyed so luxuriously
that they trespassed upon the field
Of his neighbor, Felix Hopper. When
garnering time came Kain's attempt
to harvest his runaway product was
rebuked by Hopper and his shotgun.
The controversy got into court and
Squire William Easley, for whom the
township was named, was asked to de-
eide the ownership of ten watermelons
worth 10 cents apiece. The lawyers
for Kahn read books to show that his
rights of property followed the vines
clear into the next county should they
travel SO far. Hopper's lawyers pro-
duced equally sound reading to prove
that Hopper was entitled by law to
anything that camped on his premises.
1t wasn't Hopper's fault. they said, II
the vines wanted to spread out and go
visiting; he had the same right to
them that he would have to colony
of honey bees that might get tired Of
being with Kahn and concluded to
move over and make honey for Hop
per. s %
Squire Easley let the lawyers spout
until they had read through all their
books, then arose to his six feet and
said:
Mitchell has read books that make
1t absolutely certain them melons be-
long to Kain. / hadn't any doubt in
the world about that till Guthrie here
got UP and turned Mitchell's law bot
tom side UP. There's no question but
what's there enough law in the books
for both Kahn and Hopper, and that
ought to make 'em happy. The court
decides, under the circumstances that
with the law deciding both ways,
there's nothing to do but to hand out
justice as he sees it. The judgment
of the court is that those are Kain's
melons"
THANK you, your honor" said
Mitchell, arising and bowling.
"but that he's indebted to Hopper
20 cents apiece for storage" finished
the justice.
But, your HONOR said Mitchell, In
dignantly, "you cant do that. They
haven't filed any claim for storage, be-
sides. you're allowing them more for
their melons than they're worth on the
market"
1.-THE court will take judicial notice
of the defendants rights, Offset or no, y
said Squire Easley, with some asper-
ity. And your own evidence shows
Hopper was diligently guarding Kain's
property for him. That's worth some
thing"
Guarding it?"
"Yes. Kahn himself testified Hop.
per was there with shotgun when
he climbed over the fence. kansas
City Star.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
Better still.

Professor Coming from his club,
holding up triumphantly his umbrella
to- his wife, You see, my dear Alma,
how stupid are all the anecdotes about
Dur Observation-Disclosures you see,
haven't forgotten my umbrella.
Mrs. Professor--But, my dear, you
didn't take your umbrella with you;
you left 1t at home.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
Weddlna Customs.

She-Do all places have the same
custom as we have in New York of
throwing rice at the newly married
couple?
He-No; in Boston believe they
throw beans, and in Milwaukee have
heard they throw beer!
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

1t is proof positive Of mans en-
sential soundness If he improves as he
grows old.-James Parton.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

This is true philanthropy that buries
not it's gold in ostentatious charity,
but builds its human hospital In the
human heart.-Thorold.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
Ready II Needed.

A Chicago Office boy, looking for a
Job. was asked whether he used pro-
fame language. He replied:
81 kin If necessary"
He got the place.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
New zealand's Good Work.

New Zealand has set aside 5000. 900
acres Of land for endowment for the
purposes of education and old age
pensions. Custom duties have been
reduced on necessaries Of life, and in
creased in other lines to protect in
dustries.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

Clear white clothes are a sign that tn,
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue
Large OF. package, cents.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

A Get-Rich.Quick Scheme.
Knickur--I save 20 cents every time
/ shave myself.
Mrs. Knicker- Then why don't you
shave five times day and cave more7
Tho Circle.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
Shake Into Your. Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen,
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

Live pure, speak true, right wrong
elise, wherefore born?-Tennyson.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03

Trust than man in nothing who has
not conscience in everything.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-10-03
Farmers Attention!
Go to Southwest Texas and Look at the Famous
Simmons Ranch.
to GAO and Lots for s20 Payable $40 Month
Without Interest.
Read the FolIowing:

FL Reno Okla, April H. 1907.
D. c.. F.. Simmer Antonio, Texas:
SI lands in Atascosa
County left Ell Reno the End Of this month the Of look
Southwest especially land ocat
n suited.
spent and ranch, and while there
the Musgrove Brown, Turkey Creek Muy and Frenchman
and OF the could
Southwest and looked
agby the quality of the soil this ranch.
better consider
which consider benefit
thana
been engaged in farming and ranehing about all life and
have had much raising alfalfa Kansas and Oklahoma
mind there question but that the black land ranch is
adapted alfalfa, which
valuable While
Antonio. hay
loose With the long have Texas and
irrigation should get at least eight cuttings alfalfa
and yield Of
the finest well and fully
a
that the opportunity
As ia perfectly you repre-
desire have inquir1g
about this land and will glad
o me o it.
appreciate the to the
With best wishes remain very truly, E.
Write literature views Of RANCH
DR.. C. r. SIMMONS,
2l5 Alamo Plaza, SAN ANTONIO, TExA
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
ALMOST FATAL
new CASTLE FIRE

NEW CASTLE. oct. 16.-Four mem
bers of the family of James Bennett
had narrow escape from being burn
ed 10 death early this morning and
prompt work saved the house from
being destroyed. The matiresses and
bed clothes were damaged - fire and
there is no doubt that the fire would
have been fatal had not the smoke
caused choking sensation 10 George
Bennett, and he awoke. He was
scarcely able TO cali for hep and when
his father rushed into the room he was
horrihed to see the bed nhre. He
ran downstairs, followed by a boardar,
and they secured buckets OF water and
stayed the progress Of the fire.
Meanwhile Mrs. Bennett, who was in
the Kitchen. ran upstairs and took the
two sleeping children from their bed
She then tossed the burning bedclothes
out the window.
Shortly before 8 o'clock Mrs Bea-
nett went into the room and lighted
a lamp. which she carried downstairs
IL is supposed that In lighting the lamp
the flame set the fringe on the lamhre-
quin on fire. Twenty minutes later the
son was awakened by the smoke and
then his three brothers. the youngest
a mere baby. were carried 20 a place
OF safety In addition to the damage
20 the bedclothes the clothes belonging
to the children were burned ard the
side wall and ceiling were damaged.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 16.-FEED-De-
mand was good and prices ruled firm un-
der light offerings. We quote:
On spot. winter bran, in bulk. at s2S5oa
~ and spring in sacks. at S29asg5Q
BALED HAY AND STRAW-There Wa
a good outlet for desirable stock. values
or which were well sustained We quote.
New Timothy Hay-No. ], large baiee
81 9oa22; No. l. small bales S21a2i. so. M
:, sly 50a20.50; No. 3. Sl7alS; no grade
Sl2al5. Clover Mixed Hay-No. 1 SIS soa
800; No. ? Sl6al7 Straw-No. 1 straiSht
rye, N4alf5O; No. 2, straight rye. Sis
EGGS-Much Of the supply was Of nor.
or less unattractive stock. which -
dull and weak, but strictly choice fress
stock was in good request and firm. We
Nearby irsts. in free cases. oec. nosrA,.
current receipts in returnabie cases ss. ~.
Western. frsts. 26c DC
LIVE POULTRY-fowls. strictly cno,c.
large. liai4ikc; fowls. ordinary a,,o,'.',
receipts. l2al3hc: old roosters eaoifass.e
spring chickens, choice large. 14s1aiHSI,.
spring chickens, ordinary receipts ,,,535c'
l3iac: ducks, 12al3c. A47za
DRESSED POULTRY-F Fresh f,r,...
fowls fancy. 15c; fowls, average receintNV
lsikc; old roosters. dry picked oeails..
roasting chickens. nearby choice. 17s1ec.
roasting chickens. Illinois. fancy. yeilov,'
Weighing Sa9 pounds per par, 17c.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
UNITED PRESS TOLD
duPONTS OF EXPLOSION

Omcias Of the dupont Powder Com
pany yesterday received practically nc
direct information OF the explosion al
Fontanet until late In the afternoon.
The first the dupont officials knew Of
the explosion was when they were In
formed hy THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL The various United Press des-
patches received telling Of the explo-
sio nwere turned over 10 the duPopt
Company officials by THE EVENING
JOURNAL during the day, and un-
folded the story Of the terrible destruc-
tlon done at the powder plant
This morning officials Of the COM
pany .were endeavoring to get a con-
nected story Of the explosion from
some OF their men at Fontanet. Sew
eral officials Of the copany yesterday
afternoon FASTENED on the first train
20 Fontanet and they will send a de-
tailed report Of the number killed and
other damage done as soon as they ar
rive there.
Omcers OF the company were In con-
suliation all morning considering the
powder explosion. but no statement
was givef Nut
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
TO HEAR APPEALS
ON REGISTRATION

Judge Spruance announced this
morning that he would sit N the Levy
Court room al 10 O'Clock next Nod-
resdav morning ana hereafter until
the last day of,the registration, to hear
appeals from the registration officers.
The question having been raised as
to what procedure should be followed
by person who has moved from an
other county of the State where he is
registered into New Castle. where
registration is sought, It was decided
this morning that such perscn must
be transferred regularly out of the
county from which he removes. II is
the first time the question has ever
been passed u9on IL Is undsrst 'od
that cutie number cf voters are 50
situated. and those who are now resi-
dents OF this county win not have 10
present certificates Of transfer from
Their former registration districts be-
fore they can he registered in any dis
trict Of this county.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
PLANS ARE SHAPED
FOR HOME COMING.
Combined Comm ttee Ar
ranges Details Tor Viii
minelOn'S Big Day

The combined committee in charge
Of the "Old Home celebration on oc-
tober 81 and The Halloween demon
stration in thee vening met in City
Council chambers last night and ap-
pointed numerous committees to have
charge Of the various branches Of the
days festivities
The committee is desrous Of having
the city decorated as fully as possible
for the celebration and committee
was appointed TO induce merchants
to decorate their stores a proposal
10 have Market street decorated from
curb 10 curb bv the committee itself
Is under advertisement.
George Gillespie. City Councilman
Edward A. Higgins, William Lawton.
George W. Bader and aJmes c. O'Neal
were named for the committee TO take
charge of the music, and TO see that
sufficient number OF bands is pro-
Vided. II is the purpose of the COM
mittoe 10 place three or four bands
along Market street for several hours
during the evening TO give concerts.
Can Use the Lawn.
Josiah Marvel. chairman of the con-
solidated committee. and Mavor Will
sen win select "a grand marshal for
the parade in thea fternoon. The;
win report their selection at the meet
ing Of the committee next Friday
night. Permission was received from
;he Police Commissioners fer the EAR
ticipation OF the police force in the re-
view The Lew Court has also con-
sented to have the public school girls.
teachers and the children occupy TIE
Court House lawn. Tne following
committee VIII have charge of the
massing of the girls around the Court
House; Peter A. Horty, DR.. c. NJ.
Almond and Edward II. Brennan.
This committe viii ask for the CO.
operation Of the Board of Education.
Edward II. Brennan. Jr.. will have
charge Of the boys Of the public
schools participating in the parade.
There win be no industrial display and
the committee VIII rot permit airy
private advertising.
Mayor Wilson and his cffcial rarty
have consented ia review the masked
carnival and parade nj night. Prizes
VIII be given for various features yet
to be decided. The prizes viii be ob-
tained and distributed hv a committee
comprising Daniel F. duRoss. James
c. O'Neai. and City Councilman Ed
ward A. Higgins.
Ready For Evening.
The following committee Will have
charge of the parade in thee vening
and the selection Of the grand mar
shal George w Bader. George Gil
lespie. 4-aniel p. duRcss. Edward a.
Higgins and James Kane. All crgani-
cations desiring TO take part in the
parade VIII meet with the combined
committee in City Council chambers
Friday evening. DR.. c. M Almond,
William Lawton and Edward H. Bren-
nan. Jr., will obtain official badges for
the celebration. w. b. Hoffman,
clerk to the mayor. and Thomas s,
Lewis. clerk Of City Council, have been
added to the invitation committee 20
aid. in distributing the invitations.
The letter carriers Of the city desire
TO participate in the parade, and may
take steps to obtain the necessary per-
mission from aWshington.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
JURORS FOR THE
NOVEMBER COURT

]. Wilkins Cooch and Henry P
Scott. New Castle county jury COM
missioners. this afternoon drew the
first panel of petit jurors for service at
the November term Of court. as fol-
lows:
First district-Char'es II. S. Hurlock,
William II Vance. Hugh S. Mitchell,
John T, Guyer.
Second district-George Turner VIII
liam B. Norton. Thomas Z. Mask,
Charles X Lloyd
Third cstrici-Charles c. Kurtz.
Robert d. Morrow. William f. Hawk
ins, Harry w. Frazier.
Fourth district-Joseph T. Mont
gomery, William p. REYNOLDS. John
McKelvey, John II. Hubert.
Fifth district Charles Fehrenbach.
George J. Finck. William z. Gray,
Charles McIntire.
Sixth district-Johu w Fraim. John
c. Husbands.
Seventh district-B. Frank Dilworth,
Charles Copeland
Eighth district-Reuben saterth-
waite.
Ninth district-Levl X. Bowen,
Joseph Dean.
Tenth distriet-A. n. Hizar. T. r.
Challenger.
Eleventh district-William II. Hug
gins. Richard S Frazer.
James A. Mulligan
Twelfth distriot--AleXander rJarrell
James A. Mulligan
thirteenth distriot-z Taylor Athe,ly
/ Janv.er Wood
Fourteenth district-William c. Money
William c. Knots.
Fifteenth district Willard Reed. JOSEPH
Stevenson.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
MaanoIIa soelal's Party.

An enjoyable box party was given
on Tuesday evening ~ the Magnolia
Social al the home of William j..
Myers. No 629 East Sixth street. The
house was decorated IN the clubs coll
ors, green and white. Among those
present were: Misses Mary Gallagher,
Mary Fagan, Alice Niedermaier, Nellie
Pagan. Anna Banks. Mary Sweeney
Margaret Green, eJnnie Tumey. Mary
Haley. Mary Green. Nellie Quinn,
Mary Nagle. Mary Quinn, Nellie Me-
Culiin William Gallagher, Clarence
Hudson. John Traynor. Frank Burke
John Mclaughlin, Mark DeCray, Will
liam Murine. Frank Thompson,
Charles Martin. William Myers,
Thomas Hughes. Horace Stuart, Har-
vey Martin. and Joseph OConnor. Tile
committee In charge was John Me-
Iaughlin, chairman. Mary Gallagher,
secretary. and Charles Martin. treas
urer..
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
ANTI-LICENSE MEETINGS

The anti-license forces viii hold a mass
meeting at New Castle avenue and b
street, South Wilmington, this evening at
s o'clock. Tomorrow evening at s o'clock
a young peoples rally will he he'd in
Asbury NJ. e. Church. william H. Ander-
son, OF Baltimore. win speak. AT the same
time a meeting win be held in the First
Presbyterian Church and Thomas NJ.
Hare. superintendent Of the Anti Saloon
League, of Washington, d. c., viii make
an address. AT s o'clock also prominent
anti-lcense speakers will speak at an
open air meeting at Fifth and Market
streets. Fl. C. Eastburn win address a
meeting in Edge Moor Church.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
LABOR UNION
NOT IN THE
LOCAL FIGHT

After the routine business in the
Central Labor Union had been dis
posed of last night thes ubject Of
license and anti-license came up under
the head of the gooo Of the crder."
1t was generally discussed, and several
members expressed their opinion on
the issue now under way.
No attempt was made to have tie
Central Onion endorse either license or
ant-license, however, aid no vote Was
taken on thes ubject. The attitude of
the central body win remain neutral
as heretofore. with each member vot-
ing according to his conviction on the
subject.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
WANT UNION BANDS
IN HALLOWE' EN- PARADE

At the meeting Of the Central Labor
Union last night a report was received
from the Musicians Union relative 20
their attitude In the homecoming pa
rade. The union bands will not parade
II thore is a non-union band In line
unless an the union bands that are IN
the city have first been employed.
There Is expected to be no friction
over this, as the parade will require
an the local bands and probably more.
The Delaware Fire Company probably
win have the Fort dupont Artillery
Band. which Is not union organiza-
tion. but which can parade II all the
union bands have been engaged.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
MRS. PASS SPRIGhTLY
AT NlNETY-Nl

At the home Of her daughter Mrs.
o. r Mount, No. 5O4 West Fifth street.
yesterday, Mrs. Anna M. Pass ccle-
brated her 99th birthday and was the
recipient Of many cards and tokens In
honor OF the occasion. There were six
generations at the reception which was
rendered TO Mrs Pass. the youngest
guest being her great granddaughter.
Cietis Sinnan. aged months Mrs
Pass's health is good and she is As
bright as a button" Yesterday she
wore a rose on her bosom and greeted
pleasantly an who called upon her.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
ssylor- -Reroman.

AT the parsonage Of the German Luth-
eran Church. No s36 Van Buren street.
this morning. at 1880 o'clock. Charles
son OF a. r. saylor. Of this ci'y and Al s
Almira L. Bergman. OF Philadelphia were
married. the ceremony being reformed
By the Rev. DR. Paul Isensmlih. Mr. and
Mrs saylor leave IN afternoon for a
bridal tour 20 Niagara Falls ard points
IN New York State The bride S the
daughter OF John Bergman proprietor
OF the Keystone Cooper Company, Of
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
Want 10 Hear From Paraders

An organizations intending to take
part In the Halloween carnival on
the night of ctober 81 are requested
TO notify Edward II. Brennan, Jr. Nos.
219-221 Market street, or the commit
tee in charge at its meeting on Friday
evening Each club is requested to re-
port the number of men it will turn
out. the costumes to be worn, etc. in
order to assist the committee in plan
ming for the carnival.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
TAKING
HARD EXAMINATION

Miss Lola S. Hitch. of seaford. is
wrestling with difficult problems at
the eFderal Building in civil service
examination for computor of coast
and geodetic survey. II will require
all of to-day and tomorrow for her to
take the examination. which is a diff
cult one and not often attempted by a
woman.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
MEETING
IN WASHINGTON

Collector of Port David s. Clark has
just returned from Washlrgton, d. C.,
where he attended the annual session
of the National Local Preachers AS
sociation, which was held In the
Metropolitan NJ. T.. Church in that city.
Mr. Clark has been away since last
Friday. ana said he enjoyed his trip
very much. lie visited M Vernon,
Washingten's burial place, and other
Interesting points. He said he also
enjoyed the distinct pleasure Of shok-
ing hands with a man on his Tooth
birthday anniversary. The century
old man was DR. starr. a prominent
physician OF Washington.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
HoHman wolters.

At The homo OF The brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs Reuben n Wolters. at
4 o'clock this afternocn, Miss Minnie
Wolters and Bernard Hoffman OF Phil
adelphia will be married The cere-
mony viii be performed by the Rev
Ruhenstein Of the Temple of Truth.
Following the ceremony there will be
an extended trip TO the South during
which they will visit the Jamestown
Exposition.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
DEATHS.

Henry White.
Katharine E. Brown.
Alice E. Lloyd.
George D.. Ward.
Alice E. Lloyd.
p. J. Long.
sRoWN-On October IA, 1907. Kath-
arlne e. wife OF John Brown. of
Philadelphia and daughter Of George
and Rebecca Fincher. Of this city,
aged 80 years
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral on Thursday after
noon. october n. at 23O o'clock, from
her fathers residence. i11Os East Four
teenth street lnterment at Lomhardy
cemetery
LoNe-In this city on oct. 1sth. p.
J. Long.
Relatives. friends 1rish-American AS
sociation and St Paurs Beneficial So
ciety are invited TO attend his funeral,
Friday, at 9 o'clock. from the residence
OF hia son-in-law, J. A. Mahoney. SS5
Madison street. Requiem mass a,
Sacred Heart Church. lnterment al
st. Joseph's cemetery.
LLOYD-At GAINESVILLE. Pa. Monday
October 14th. Alice F. Lloyd.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral from
her late residence. No. 500 West Sew
enth street, on Thursday October 18th
at 130 D. m. Interment private al
Lombardy cemetery.
WHlTE--In this city. on Oct 18th
1907. Henry White. aged 50 years.
Relatives, friends and Wilmington
Lodge. No. 1. A. o. u. w. are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral SER
vices at his late residence. No. 7o7 W
Seventh street, on Thursday afternoon
October 18th. at o'clock. Intermeni
at Rfverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
GET REDUCTION OF
FREIGHT RATES

Secretary McGovern. Of the Board Of
Trade, has received word from off,
cials Of the Pennsvlvania Railroad
Company that reduction has been
made on freight rates on iron and
steel goods manufactured in or around
Wilmington TO noints down Delaware
and on the Delmarvla Peninsula. In
some instances = reduction Of forty per
cent has been made. and this is ex-
pected to stimulate trade in this line
TO down-State points.
Evening journal., 1907-10-16
<. Of ?. ernnd Lodnn- Mantinn.

Tho thirty-ninth annual meeting Of
the Grand Lodge Of Delaware knights
Of Pythias, Will be held Ia the X OF p.
Hall al Newark, tomorrow Grand
Chancellor s. j. Beck will preside and
reports willbe submitted showing a
healthy growth Of the order during the
year In the afternoon the Grand
Lodge viii elect officers.