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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
STATEMENT BY FEAR.
Missouri Federation Official Will In.
vestigste S-Hour Law Violations.

jefferson City. Mo-Charles w.
Fear. representing the Missouri
Federation OF Labor. in discuss
ing the Telegraphers' EightHour
bill. and its enforcement in the state
Of Missouri. said: "Our attention has
been called to the violation in many
OF the counties ia the state OF Missouri
OF the Telegraphers' Eight Hour law
passed at the last session OF the legis.
lature and the Sedalia convention of
the Missouri Federation Of Labor in
structed its legislative committee to
make a thorough investigation Of VIC
lations Of the law in every county in
the state. After consultation with
state officials, the legislative commit.
tee has decided to make an effort TO
have the law enforced by laying the
matter Of violations before each coun-
~ attorney. and in counties where the
county attorney does not enforce the
law. II is our intention TO begin pro.
ceedings under the derelict Official law
TO Gust from office the county attorney
who does not do his duty"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
souAWMAN DISAPPEARS.
oreially Declared Dead and Children
viii Inherit Estate.

Marion.-James Price has been OF.
acially declared dead In the Grant cir
cult court. and his estate Is being set
tied according 10 law. Price disappear
ed from his home In Grant county in
1898. and he has not since been heard
frsm. although relatives have been in
teryiewed and advertisements insert
ed I'm the metropolitan press.
Much that Is romantic is interwov-
en- IN Prices career He was a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Price. both now
dead. and who were among the pio-
neers OF the county. About 90 years
ago. after James Price had reached
manhood he went TO Indian Territory
TO become cowboy. lie lived there
among the Indians and married an In
dian girl. He returned TO his old home
in Grant county with his bride. and
while she seemed very much devoted
TO her family. her husband apparently
tired OF her and left her in the spring
OF 1898 He has never been heard OF
since. HIS wife obtained divorce
from him and is now married TO an
other man. She lives near Neodesha.
Kan. and with her live the four chill
dren OF which Price is the father.
What remains after the expense of adj
ministering the estate is determined.
will 20 To his children. Price was
known locally as the squawman.' and
possibly the frequent taunts OF his as
sociates caused him 10 desert his In
dian wife
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Close Call for Chauffeur.

Noblesville. - Alonzo Littler. OF
Kokomo. attended the state fair
in an automobile steered by a
lever. and while returning near this
city. wheel dropped into a hole In
the roadway, Jerking the lever out of
his hand. Instantly the automobile
plunged TO one side and started down
a steep embankment. close to White
river In the descent 1t ran against a
small tree. which prevented It from
plunging to tho foot OF the embank-
ment, so feet below. Mr.. Littler was
thrown out. his left arm was bruised
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
NAV Reconcile Church Factions.

Plainheld An important step
was taken at the session OF the
western yearly meeting of Friends
looking toward the establishment of
friendly relations between the branch
Of the Quaker church known as the
Hicksite friends and that of the ortho-
dox Quakers, the branch now in ses-
sion here
resolution was introduced by
Charles +. Newlin. a delegate from the
First Friends church at Indianapolis.
in which il was set out that it is be-
lieyed the time has come for the es-
adjustment of INSTRUMENTATION
relations between the two branches of
the church. created by the dissension
that arose in 1928. when the follow.
ers OF Elias Hicks withdrew from the
mother church and established the
body now known as the Hicksite
Friends Mr.. Newlin's resolutions
would recognize the Hicksite branch
as a separate and distinct denom-
nation. one to be dealt with as that
Of another creed. although there are
numerous evidences Of growing friend
IL feeling between the two branches
OF the Quaker church
Mr.. Newlin's resolution was referred
to a committee OF five delegates, and
from expressions already given by
members OF the western yearly meet.
ing il will. in all probability. meet
with hearty approval The Hicksite
Friends have already signified their
willingness TO recognize the orthodox
church.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
,nven.s = Stone Machine.

Bedford-Mack Owens. of Bed
ford is the inventor of stone
scabbing machine which is being sue
cessfully tested in one OF the largest
quarries in the New Bedford district.
Experienced men say that the ma
chine is a wonder. scabbing as much
stone in one day as could be handled
by ten men Arrangements for the
manufacture OF the machines have
been made with an eastern manufact.
urer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
New Bank at LynnviIle.

Washington, ID. C.-The Lynn
vile National bank has been au-
thorized 10 begin business. Capital
$3.50. 900. Joseph II. Madden is presi-
-ent: J. +. Rlckrich. vice president,
and Charles +. Powell. cashier. The
First National bank Of Cincinnati has
been approved as a reserve agent for
the Lynnville bank.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Must Not Use Tobacco.

Evansville Tobacco in al shape
has been barred among the stu
dents at the Evansville high school.
The principal OF the school has issued
an order forbdding the boys who at
tend the high school TO smoke either
on their way to school or on their way
home. Principal Young says the
first time he smells tobacco on stu.
dent he will send him home. where he
must remain until his clothes have
been properly fumigated. There Is
much comment over the order
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
FIRE KILLS THREE.
Fsther, Mother and Child Lose Lives
in Burning Home.

Petersburg, Ind.--James Dossett an(
wife who were burned when their
home was destroyed by fire. died fro n
the effects OF their burns a few hours
later The charred body Of their 1
year-old child was taken from the
ruins Just before the death Of the
mother and father The fire is sup.
posed TO have been started by lamp
explosion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Must Accent Gas franchise.

Warsaw.-The Warsaw city coun-
Gil will force the Warsaw Gas
company. which is controlled by De
troit capitalists. to accept the terms
Of new franchise submitted by the
city. The franchise is to have life of
% years and provides for gas at the
rate OF 81 a thousand cubic feet and
the quality of the gas is specifically
stated The same company owns
plants in Goshen and in Niles. Mich.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27

Pattern No. 5S77.-An attractive lit
tie frock is here shown that will prove
very simple and practical for home
making. II is an excellent model for
a school dress and will develop sue
cessfully in Bingham. delaine, pongee
and cashmere The blouse waist IS
becomingly fun and is attached 10 a
body lining. The full straight skirt
is gathered and attached 10 the waist
For girl OF eight years three yards
OF 36-inch material will be required.
Sizes for 6. S. 10 and y years
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt OF 10 cents. Address all orders
TO the Pattern Department of this paper
BE sure to give size and number Of pat
tern wanted. For. convenience, write
your order on the follow ing coupon:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Enoch Arden Hits Laporte.

Laporte. ~ j. T. McCorkle desert
ed his wife and baby thirteen
years ago. His parents spent "A
fortune in a vain search for him and
finally decided he was dead. His wife
wore mourning for him. McCorkle
has Just come home. The old folks
welcomed him joyfully. but he found
that his wife had been married to two
men in his absence. one having died.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Farmers Organize own Telephone C

Rockport.-The people In Dale
and vicinity grew dissatisfied with
the telephone service OF The Cum
berland and home companies and
organized mutual company of their
own, recently capitalized at $4,000
They have installed an exchange and
held jollification that took on the
meeting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Force Of Habit.

MIR. Easy--Cheer up, Mr.. Peck
we must go down, let's go cheerfulH
like men. -.
Mr.. Peck-But. hang II oil. NJ.
Easy. II don't get home my wife WI!
neyef let me 20 fishing again. never
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Wants $4,000 for Less Of Leg.

Wabash. - Declaring that the &C
cident In which he lost leg
was due to carelessness. Charles Kim
nell has brought suit for $40 600 dam
ages against the Wabash railroad He
was crossing the tracks when a cut of
cars was backed over his body and
he lay beside the track unconscious
while the leg was ground of. The &C.
cident occurred November IL, 1906.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27

Pattern No. 5S57-A most attrac
tive house jacket is shown in the u
Illustration. in pretty development
OF soft figured challis. The garment
is fitted in to the figure in the back.
the 'front.' hanging loose from the
shoulders, or the fullness may be
held in place by a belt OF the material
OF ribbon The sleeves may be iull
length or finished just below the e.
bow with pretty turned back Guns
China silk. the lowered lawns, dim
tiles and crepe de Chine make the
most delightfully."- dainty garments Tor
warm weather. but cashmere, French
flannel and cotton crepe are also
adaptable. For 36 inches bust meas
ure two and seven-eighths yards 81 30
inch material will be required sizes
for 80. %. sc. 3S. 40 and AZ inches
bust measure.
This pattern will be sent TO you or
receipt Of 10 cents. Address all orders
To the Pattern Department of thispaper'
BE sure TO give size and number OF pat
tern wanted. For convenience write
your order on the following coupon:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Lies Ins and Outs.

you say you are going fishing az
two a. m? ?"
Eyes. come and go long.
Not for mel"
cant you get out that early.
II don't get in teat early.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
DEATH SAVED
STEUNENBERG
SENATOR 6oRAH's PROSECUTOR
SAYS GOVERNOR WAS IN
plcTEp AS JOHN DOE.
CONSPIRACY IS THE CHARGE
Member OF the Upper House OF Con
sress is Accused Of Land Frauds
with Prominent Citizens
OF Idaho.

Boise. ldaho-In beginning the Won
here of impaneling a jury to try Unit
ed States Senator William +. Borah.
charged with conspiracy 10 detraud
the government OF valuable timber.
District Attorney Norman NJ l.uick
announced that former Governor
Frank Steunenberg was one ~ the
men indicted with Senator Borah for
alleged conspiracy Steunerberg is
represented in the indictment as John
Doe.
The case was called before Judge
Edward Whitson in the United States
district court. The prominence OF
Senator Borah in the politics Of The
state. his personal popularity in this.
his home town. the leading part he
took in the prosecution OF William ID.
Haywood, acquitted OF the murder OF
Governor Steunenberg. ana the fact
that more than 100 well-known resi-
dents of South Idaho are alleged to be
involved with him in the so-called con-
spiracy, combined TO attract an inter
est in the proceedings nearly equal TO
that which marked the first of the
Western Federation of Miners trial
here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Courtroom Is Packed.

The circuit court was crowded to
overlooking when Judge Whitson took
the bench. The array of counsel on
either side was imposing. The gov
eminent, whose representatives here
freely predict a hearing of sensational
interest has practically taken the case
out OF the hands of District Attorney
Ruick, against whom charges Of i'm
proper conduct before the grand jury
have been filed, and assigned the mat
ter TO special attorneys trained in tim
Der land law and fresh from sue
cessful prosecutions in other western
states.
These are n. G. Burch of Detroit
and S. r. Rush of Omaha. both spe-
cial assistants to the attorney general
OF the United States. There also was
present Timothy F. Burke. United
States district attorney at Cheyenne.
who was sent 10 Boise to assist the
special grand jury now in session in
its investigation of the charges
against District Attorney Ruick.
Senator Borah's attorneys include
James II. Hawley, senior counsel for
the state in the Haywood case; Alfred
A. Frazer S L. Upton and Charles
Paine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-09-27
Twelve Others Indicted.

Included are Ed and Carl Paine, all
local attorneys, and c. +. Bundy of Eau
Claire, Wis. The latter also repre-
sents the interests Of the Barber Lum-
Der Co, the corporation that is said
to have profited by the alleged frauds
and some of whose officers have been
indicted.
The indictment against Senator
Borah alleges that he. with IL others
named as co-defendants. conspired to
defraud the government of many
thousands of acres of timber land in
Boise county.
AS a result of this alleged conspira-
cy. It is charged that los residents of
Boise took out timber claims and
swore in doing so that they were act.
ing solely in their own interests.
whereas these statements are alleged
TO have been false.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-11

I'VE lined up in front OF the kids cabin at noon.
he nurse held little Mono, and stood on one side OF
her and held umbrella keep the sun out OF the kids
eyes. Lndquist had been billed to stand on the other
side OF the nurse, and how he managed to do it after
that night | don't know. But he was there We three
faced the skypilot the holding Mono up TO him
The gang was behind US. The sky-pilot shook some
when he held his hands up to begin.
He gave us some hot air about the Joy OF the ocCa-
sion. | knew the boys were getting thirsty and gave
him bunch under my breath. He turned to me and
said, My BROTHER what have you chosen for this
child? Nlono,' says [ out loud, and the boys eased
themselves with yell. That ratified the pilot and he
says to me, Mono WHAT? Mono what says l. after
him, blank idiot What's his other name p says
the pilot. That too hot for me. | stared at him
and blurted out, don know Thanks says he and
quick flash he raised his hands over the kid and
said, L christen thee Mono Dono"
The foreman paused in the mental review OF his
comedy and the group around the fire laughed There
heart in the laughter. Every man was for the
moment part owner OF little Mono.
THAT set the boys off on whoop" continued "Hot"
House, land the nurse looked as scared as the pilot
But Lndquis stood up the cabin steps and got the
gang TO listen, and he made em proposition that was
too good to lose. He said he would double the stake
but wanted all to 60 to the 'Ay ska send DIES
nurses lady tn WISCONSIN, said he She ska tax dees
kid Mono Dono tn may home by may wife and may own
kids, and Ay and may wife ska always bane hees fad
der and hee's modder long we skal lif and den he
bane one of my estate
This hit the gang rather sudden and we stood
bEnkin at Lindqust, every watn' for some other
teller say somethn' We might have been there vet
only the around and holds the kid up we
can all see him Then she says, Is there any here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-11

who loves this child more than T. The gang knew
they wasn't but they was too much surprised to say
anything 4 am ready TO bring him up good citizen
OF the United States, says she but work hard |
might, l couldn't give him the good home he will find
with this generous man who offers to make him one of
his own children l have cared for him under your
drection said she but now want YOU to give him to
Mr.. LindquiSt'
''No one budged, for we was all pretty tcky in the
throat So she turns and puts Mono into Lindquists
and then begins to have little cry all to herself
Just then the sky-piot to and he behaved hand
some. He kicked the kids door open and pushed
LindquiS Mono, and the nurse inside, and then stood
there looking at US Let us Join singing said he,
that old hymn, "Home, Sweet Home" and you ought
to have the gang sing, with every last man leaking
at the eyes and trn not to catch sight OF his partner
Hot" was silent for moment and the silence OF the
listeners was heartfelt applause
That letter." said "Hot' House, pointing to the
pedagogue, lis for that Her is Penrose,
it then, and will be till some lucky teller
the rest of Lindquist's kids Every Christmas | send
postal order for her to get little thing for Mono
don't want him to enough forget his Uncle Hot
Halt the postal order is for him and the other half
for her We - all the boys went daffy over her
But She knows that she put her clothes in my trunk
whenever she is ready"
The Professor held the letter out and looked at it.
q guess would all have done likewise" said he
Then he held the forty dollars toward the foreman
II wouldn't feel just right winning bet about her,
said Hot" very quietly. Then, looking around the
circle he said Suppose the Ped jumps over to Wilson
Creek buys postal note for forty dollars, and puts it
in little her saying that the boys the ranch
wish her a merry Christmas?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-11
Gardens for Pleasure and Profit

to repay the labor given them. They were very pro-
life. We could not begin devour the output of those
three rows either by eastng upon them ourselves by
inviting friends to he So basket after basket
filed and sitting in camp chairs in the shady ckyard
we visited and sheled beans, selling them for IS and
cents quart until we had than paid for all the
seed and cost of the whole garden.
In this first garden had tomatoes from their first
appearance in the market until after frost Some OF the
vines grew to be over eight feet high. They were
trained up lima bean poles but if telephone poles had
been used instead [ think the more ambitious would
have grown to the top
A peculiar ong-necked squash proved delightful for
frying well for fritters The trust did not
worry that happy summer. We were strict vegeta-
rans during those busy months, living almost entirely
upon the products of garden and having enough of
everything, something to sell, and plenty give away.
Thus where the early cabbage and peas grew winter
beans were planted, and a broad strip was sown to
spinach. Later the lima bean vines were used COW
erng for the spinach in of long, steady freeze.
Turnps were planted between the of the second
planting OF corn The potato ground was given to
three fourshng of celery transpanted from the
cold frame during late July and early August. The
vigorous growth it made delight to the eye and
the fragrance filled the air with its peculiar tang.
This celery was the browning glory of that 1t
hiIed-up into regular mountains. We wondered
where could get soil enough to keep pace with its
growth. The best variety sold to the Thanksgiving
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-11

trade for a bunch than the regular price
of white plume celery remained for later selling
and the other of winter celery buried for the
Christmas market and for home use. All this celery
cost IS cents in money! ashes for fertilizer,
and the Mans time and care The remarkable results
decided put in double the for the following
season. The next crop Golden Self Branching for
early and second early and Grant Pascal for late. Gre
is off list, because it is inclined to be pithy.
That winter the Man and l. sitting again before the
open fire, and the table piled high with garden books and
catalogues, dreaming of the dafodis, walked up often
light candles and make triumphant entry we'll
filled cellar. The pumpkins and winter squashes had
been gathered early - their rich gold cleaned from
far corner it caught the light Near them was our
goody winter supply Of potatoes The cucumber vines
had yielded three small barrels of pickles. A box of
onions was put away for future Another box
tanned easily tapped supply of tups carrots winter
radshes, and celery, with just enough earth to keep
them fresh. The winter beans gave ample supply for
all the delicious baked beans we could eat Stored
away aso were green tomatoes to rpen slowly for pres
ent use and for canning
The candies CLEAN fell too, on dozens and dozens of
jars of canned vegetables beans peas conn., tomatoes
the colors twinked together in the golden light the yell
lows reds and green's. Eager for next years work to
begin back to the fire to dream of the
gardens orderly and the swift process of the sum-
which should show again the Seed the ear the ripe
in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-11

Oh course some oithe girls tipped off to their best fel
lows which box was which, and the bidding would 90
high. All this money went to Mono.
1--WE cleared out one OF the stores for the occasion,
and the way the people turned out was immense The
boxes auctoned big, and during supper the came
IN with Mono and gave every man and woman a chance
kiss his little fat checks Then she took him away
SOS ne would be in good temper for the Christenn
morning
Between dances you would see girl 90 up to some
WeldresSed chap and beg his neCktie OF course the
man would give up and then the tie auconed off,
the proceeds going Mono. The government chaps
lost all the buttons off their uniforms that night and
every button sold for Monos benefit l lost a fine
of the that got and selling them for Mono That
Cuss had to go home in his socks for another pair
AT midnight the committee sprung little surprise.
They brought in lunch and invited every one help
the ladies and themselves, while the committee weighed
cut the dust. They made it hundred ounces worth
eighteen dollars ounce. 1t ticked Lindquist So
that, after had taken the girls home he went down
to The Nugget and opened up the champagne for the
gang.
Sunday mornin found the ky-pilot on hand. The
nurse rugged out in her uniform with lace cap,
and little Mono had yards OF lace stuff that she had
made for him. At O'Clock | around the cabins
and walked em all up for the Christenin' be in
front of the kids cabin You never see such
lookn' crowd showed up for it. Charity begins at
home, but that night Of charity showed bad usage on
some OF 'em. But if they were still somewhat wuzzy
they game for the finish; only that sky-pilo would
get panicky when he looked at EN- and had to pinch
him to get his mind off the subject He get
ounces for the job, besides expenses, and reminded
him that the boys wanted the show pulled off proper