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The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
MUCH UP AGAINST 1T.
Old Lady's Description Of Ills Some
what Confusing.


Mrs. Rhoda Holmes Nichols, the ar.
t.st who spends the summer at Glou.
cester, Mass, where she teaches a
numerous sketch class, tells Of an
old woman who lives on the out
skirts of the town and whom she has
known for number of years. The
old lady has often been sketched by
the students Of Mrs. Nichols class,
and is known to them and to every.
body else as Aunt Sally.
When Mrs. Nichols went to Glou.
cester this year she called at the
quaint little cottage and found the
old woman rather more bent than
last year and looking a good deal
older as she tottered along her little
garden leaning on stick.
well, Aunt Sally" said the artist,
"how have you been since last sum.
mer?"
"Oh, not very WE'LL" she replied,
shaking her head. mot very WE'LL"
as the rheumatism still bad7"
"Oh, yes, miss, it's that bad nova
days I can't set and l can't scarcely
lay"
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
A Few Funny Facts,

The Georgia Legislature has had un.
der consideration a bill which would
make null and void a matrimonial
compact into which woman has
wheedled man by means Of paint
powder, perfume, cosmetics, artificial
teeth, false hair, corsets, hoops, high
heeled shoes, low-cut waists, lace OF
rainbow hosiery, or by any other arti
fetal means or practices. Why moi
limit the woman's "wheedling" priv
ilges to the method of absent treat
ment? 1t is plain the poor men need
at least a ten.mile start.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
Appreciates Teachers' Work.

One woman says that when her
children bring home their school re.
ports at the end Of the month she al.
ways finds five minutes in which to
write personal letter to the teach.
ers. If there is something that the
children have learned that surprised
her she writes note of thanks and
appreciation, and II the reports are
unsatisfactory she writes offering to
help the teacher In any way she may
suggest. Needless to say. the teach.
,rs are appreciatiye. as any one will
know who has ever taught school.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
Not Guilty,

Now, Mrs. Mccarthy" said counsel
for the defense, please tell lis simply
as you can your version of this affair.
1t is alleged that you referred to Mrs.
Callahan in d.sparaging terms"
Not bit av it. l didn't say amy
thing about disparaging nor disparagus
nor amy other garden truck, except
that l said she had. nose loike a
squash and her complexion was as bad
as tomato in the lasht stages. Yez
can see for yersilf II 1t amt the truth"
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
When the Little Man Scored.

A meek-looking little man with a
large pasteboard box climbed on the
car AS he did so he bumped slightly
into sleepy. corpulent passenger with
a self-satisfied look and two little
dabs Of sidewhiskers. AS the car
rounded curve the box rubbed
against him again and he growled:
This Is no freight car, Is tt?"
"Nope," returned the meek little
chap with the box, land when you
come right down to it, 1t amt any
cattle car, either, is it?"
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

A LTHOUGH only short time has
n elapsed since President Roosevelt
appointed the national conservation
commission, the work OF taking stock
of the nations resources has been
begun. 1t will be carried on vigorous
ly to enable the commission to make
its report to the president by Janu-
ary 1. 1909.
A large amount of the material on
waters, lands and minerals is avail
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
An Observation,

One Of the most annoying things In
life is to fall in coal hole, or stumble
over an uneven bit of pavement, and
get badly enough hurt TO make you i'll
all day, but not badly enough to be
able to recover damages from the
city.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
STATE OF ONO CITY OF TOLEDO. .

STATE OF ONO CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY. ss'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is senior
partner Of the 1rm OF F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing
business In the City Of Toledo. County and StatJ
aforesaid and that said irm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9th day OF December. A. D.. 1886.
A. w GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
PRECISE.

Miss Sentimental-Tell me, are you
sure, Milton, that I'm the first you've
asked to marry you?"
Mr. Manyack-Do you mean this
present month or do you include last
as we'll?
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
ABsENr-MINDED.

Old Gent-Here, you boy, what are
you doing out here. fishing? Don't
you know you ought to be at school?
Small Boy-There now! l knew I'd
forgotten something.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

Feet Ache-Use Aliens Foot-Ease
Over 1000 tcst monlals. Refuse limitations, Send for
FREQ trial package. A. 5. Ousted. lie Roy, N. Y.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

Lewis Single Binder costs more than
other &c cigars. Smokers know why.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

1t takes a woman with sound judg.
ment to generate silence.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

weak to work. Though constantly
using medicine despaired of being
cured until began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time was
completely cured. 1 am now in ex-
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

/ had a bad fall and 1t
affected my kidneys.
Severe pains in my
back and hips became
constant, and sharp
twinges followed any
exertion. The kidney
secretions were badly
disordered. I lost
flesh and grew too
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

Gossips talk about others and
bores talk about themselves.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

Pride and prejudice make an unsat-
isfactory pair to draw to.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

This woman says that sick
women should not fail to try
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawrence
St., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
81 was practically an invalid for siS
years, on account of female troubles.
I underwent an operation by the
doctors advice, but in few months 1
was worse than before. A friend adj
vised Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering as
1 did with backache, bearing.down
pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

A woman is known by the acquaint.
ances she cuts.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

Mrs, Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teethlng, softens the gums reduces In
dammation silays pain. cures wind colio 25c bottle
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large 2 OF. package only 5 cents.
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
HER GOOD FORTUNE
After Years Spent In Vain Effort.

Mrs. Mary u. H. Rouse, of Cam.
bridge, N. Y, says: Five years ago
The Jasper news., 1908-09-24
Important to Mothers.

ImpCFtant 10 Motn0F0.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN
CALIFORNIA
RUTH III. KELLY
st. Helena, Cal. Age ID Years

Many years ago. before California
became a part of the United States, a
Swiss immigrant named John Sutter
obtained large grant of land in CEN
tral California from the Mexican gov
ernment.
He built a fort on the site of thescity
of Sacramento and started a farm, but
thinking that better profits could be
made by supplying lumber to the in
creasing settlers in California, he en-
gagged a carpenter, James Marshall, to
build him a sawmill. The mill was to
be erected on the American river at
Coloma, almost so miles from the fort.
One day in january. IS4s. before the
mill was finished, Marshall discovered
some shiny yellow particles in a pile
of mud and sand near the millrace.
Carefully examining them he decided
they were gold, and hastened to Sutter.
Together they treated them. They were
gold beyond a doubt.
In order that they alone might be-
come rich by this wonderful discovery,
Marshall and Sutter tried to keep 1t
a secret, but ii was found out and
spread like fire throughout the United
States. Nearly every man dropped his
work and hurried to California. The
gold fever was known even in far off
Europe. Some people made the hot,
dusty and dangerous trip across the
Horn on a long and tedious journey,
or across the isthmus of Panama.
The gold fields widened very rapidly,
worked by these Industrious forty
miners" and extended miles along the
Sierras. The increase in the number
of mines caused many prosperous towns
to spring up, among which were
which was made the capital of Cali
fornia in 1854.
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establish habits of industry. right and
clean thinking, and the forward look
to a fine. vigorous manhood.
After the shop work comes the call
of the kitchen brigade, which consists
of six boys under the supervision of a.
teacher. and cocoa. coffee and tea are
prepared to supplement the cold lunches
brought from home. The noon inter-
mission is taken up by the ball team
and interest is very keen in the nine.
Drawing and more routine work for
the first period in the afternoon and
then music. All the classes assemble
and the boys sing patriotic songs and
folk songs.
The Dickens club on Friday after
noon and the library are great centers
of interest. Two boys of the highest
class are librarians and books are
loaned to the boys for period of two
weeks. They are great readers and
some little bookworms spend their
whole noon hour pouring over book
The setting up exercise and drill by
Professor Miehling, supervisor of physi-
cal culture. on Friday morning puts
strength into their muscles and gives
them better outlook physically; for
in many cases we find that the defects
in the mental attitude come from ply
steal defects. long neglected. Through
the care and attention of Dr. j. A
Black, DR.. Stafford and Dr. Anna G.
Lyle. many of these boys are better
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
BACoN'S REBELLION IN OLD
VIRGINIA
T.. L.. WILLIAMS.
San Mnteo. Age 10 Years

In the year 1872. when the ferocious
Indian chief Powhatan was cotninu-
ally making raids on the outlying set
Elements of Virginia. certain Ma
thaniel Bacon went to Governor Will
liam Berkeley, governor general for the
English government in Virginia at this
time, in behalf of the people, asking
that they might be allowed to arm
themselves against this warlike chief
and his subjects.
This request Governor Berkeley re-
fused time after time, thus submitting &
the people to the most terrible attacks
and outrages.
Feeling that they could get no re-
dress from the governor and inspired
by the manner and advice of Bacon, the
people secretly armed themselves and
formed a sort Of militia, with Bacon as
their leader.
Bacon then. marched the people into
Williamsburg, leading them right in
front of the "house OF burgesses," which
was in session.
Sir William Berkeley boldly walked
out to the angry citizens, and was
asked by Bacon if he would consent to
the people organizing TO protect them
selves.
Berkeley, misconstruing Bacon's
meaning and thinking that the people
came with the intention of killing him.
shouted, shoot. For Gods sake. shoot
If you dare"
wanted only their rights, namely, pro-
lection against the Indians, for them
selves and their crops, Berkeley said:
This they shall have
The people knew that Berkeley s
promises held good only until they
were out of his sight, but could do
nothing TO remedy that.
The settlers got along very well for
awhile until Berkeley again tried to
force them to break up the militia.
when they compelled him to flee for
his life across Chesapeake bay into
Gloucester county, where he found
refuge
While Berkeley was in refuge Bacon.
with a few of his most trusty follow
ers, sneaked into jamestown and
burned it to the ground.
Berkeley proclaimed Bacon a rebel
May 20. 1876. and had him tried.
Bacon was acquitted He died in
1877, while still trying to force Cow
ernor Berkeley to fulfill his promises.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
THE CIVIL WAR
KATHARINE INGLIS,
1884 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
Cr0cker School. Eighth Grade.
Age 13 Years

This great war was caused by slav-
cry and the secession of the greater
part of the south. The north fought
for the preservation of the union,
while the south fought for the destruc-
tion. The war lasted for five years,
lives lost in the north was about 360,
600, while the loss in the south can
never be estimated. Besides the great
cost of human life there was cost
stu greater in money, which was
S2,7 40,OO0.000. Also when the war was
raging on the sea there was great
damage done. In order to destroy our
cruisers built in England and pur-
chased and manned by the eonfeder-
ate government.
The results of this war are wonder
full because it freed the slaves and
caused an industrial revolution in
change in the products and. manufac-
lures, but also in the growth and ad-
vancement of large cities. If it had
not been for this war the south today
would be a slow progressing country,
but now it is a thriving country
Think of the cotton grown in the
south! Before the war the quantity
quantity grown there now.
Then again, think of the negroes!
Before the war they were ignorant:
but since then they have had the op-
portunity to become highly educated.
How, during the war. did the negroes
escape from their masters? BY the
underground railroad, that is, the
would, in some way. get to the north
there be hidden until an opportunity
came by which they could get to Can
ada, where they became free.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
LIFE OF WASHINGTON
MATILDA DAMON,
MiIIbrae p ~. Cal.

George Washington was born IN a
pam, old fashioned house III w est
moreland, Va. on the 22d day of Feb
ruary, 1892. He was sent to what was
called an old field school,
When George was IL years old his
rather died, but his mother was careful
TO bring him up with manly ideas.
His copy books have been kept, which
show that his handwriting was very
neat. He also wrote over one hundred
rules for behavior in company. SO
you see he wished to be a gentleman
in every way.
When George was 16 years old he
accepted an offer from Lord Fair
TAX to survey his ground, which was
in the wilderness.
When George was about 10 years old
the governor of Virginia made him ma
jor of militia
In 1853 the governor of Virginia
wished to send an officer to warn the
French that they were on English
ground. Who was so fit for this dan
gerous errand as Major Washington?
And so a few days later Washington
and several other men started on this
dangerous journey. And after many
trials and hardships, both with the In
dams and the French, they returned
to Virginia in safety.
In 1854 Washington was called
to. fight In the French and English war,
which lasted until 1853.
Washington then returned to his
quietly until he was called TO fight
In the revolutionary war in 1775.
On the 30th day of April, 1883, he
was made president of the United
States. He died at his home in Mount
Vernon in 1893, at the age of 81.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
By Rae Alexander, Principal

The Parental school-what does it
stand for? What is the object of such
school? How many people know of
its existence at all? The school for
the delinquent boy, the boy who has
always been at the tag end of his
class, the boy who can not learn his
lessons, the boy who is wayward the
boy who will not stay at home, but is
lured by the call of the streets" the
boy who is the boss of the gang
The Parental school aims to over
come these difficulties. TO give the
boy new inspiration. to create a good
moral atmosphere. to make him happy
In his work and get new start toward
manhood, which is not so very far
away.
To get some idea of how the thing
is done. come with me for a day at the
Parental
Away down on Harrison street near
Tenth is little center of activity. the
Parental school. or in the more familiar
language of the boys, the hockey
school Though only a stones throw
from the hum of busy Market street,
this little world teens with as vital
an interest
In four room building of the shack
order are rs to 100 boys. every one
possessing an individuality to be reck-
oned with. All of these lads have failed
10 conform to the conditions demanded
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE
ESTHER HUBERTY.
Eighth Grade, San Andreas School, San
AndreuS. Age Is Years.

One of the greatest victories won dur
Ing the war of 1912 was won by Oliver
Hazard Perry on the 10th day of Sep
tember. 1913.
During the winter of 1S12-1S13 Perry
built fleet of warships on Lake Erie.
They. cut down trees and made the YES
sells from this green timber. They We're
poor vessels. but Were as good as the
British vessels
Perry was in search of the British
squadron, and in September he set sail
with his little fleet of nine vessels. He
found 1t near the little city of San
dusky. which is in Ohio. 1t consisted
OF six vessels.
Perry's own vessel was named the
Lawrence, after a brave American cap
tain who had died two months before.
When Perry saw the enemy approach
ing him he flung a blue flag to the
breeze, on which was inscribed the
dying words of Lawrence: Don't give
up the ship"
Perry sailed on, met the enemy and
there the Lawrence fought two of the
largest vessels until the Lawrence was
a total wreck.
Then Perry, through shot and shell,
jumped into rowboat and rowed to
the Niagara (another of Perry's yes
sels) and continued the fight. In Is
minutes all the British ships surren-
dered.
Perry then sent a dispatch to Will
liam Harrison. stating: I'VE have met
the enemy and they are ours-two
ships, two brigs. one schooner and one
sloop"
The control of Lake Erie was now
in American hands
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05
AWARDED A WATCH
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND
THE CIVIL WAR
HARRIET DUNCAN.
SebaSfopoI. Cal. Age IA w.


The Lincoln family originally came
from near Plymouth. Mass They
moved first TO New Jersey then -
virginia then Pennsylvania and then
70 kentucky. Thomas Lincoln lived in
it1aroln county, Kentucky. Here Abra-
ary y. 1909. When he was z wears old
MS FAMILY moved 10 Indiana and later
20 Allnols- They lived in a rude cabin
IKE other frontier families
Abraham Lincoln learned to cut down
trees, split rails and to do All kinds
OF farm work. He was store keeper
postmaster, surveyor and lawyer. He
was chosen member of the state leg
lslature, and Of congress- He was
elected president of the United States
The great civil war between the
north and the south began in 1861. soon
arter Abraham Lincoln became presf-
dent, The people OF the north and the
people OF the south did not understand
each other. The southern people
people that il was wrong The south
ern people thought that a state could
leave the union II II wished: the north
ern people did not believe in secession.
as u was called Seven southern states
seeded ana formed the Confederate
states or America; four other states
joined them later. Fort Sumter. in
Charleston harbOr. was bombarded
This began the conflict
The war lasted four years. II was
carried on chiefly in the south. THE
people Of the south suffered much from
want Of supplies. There were many
terrible battles and great loss of life
on each side.
ne war put an end TO slavery on
April "a. 1865. President Lincoln was
shot by an assassin. His loss was
mourned over the whole world.
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by the regular public school. either
heredity, and here in this school. where
the teachers have more opportunity TO
study the individual, these boys are
given another chance to begin all over
again. And l can tell you they are
making good. too.
Starting off at o'clock in the morn
ing with "The Salute to the Flag" and
Lincoln's Address of Peace, they go
to their respective classrooms and
study regular school lessons. reading
arithmetic. spelling, history and geog-
raphy for the first period. after which
they work in their gardens. Each
garden is owned by two boys and there
is great rivalry among the gardeners.
A neat brick walk made by the boys
with bricks from quake times leads
TO the shop. Here at regular periods
come the different classes of boys, the
bigger ones working with saws and
hammers. fashioning things that can
be used. and having a real professional
air; the smaller boys making baskets
brushes, rag rugs, and working on the
hand loom. Every one happy and inter-
ested. and that is the secret, happy
environment and something to do,
something the boy can do, and bad
habits become displaced by good ones.
new brain centers are formed and the
boy is gradually reclaimed
Little citizens that is what the
Parental school aims to make. To
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-05

rinth. the confederate line passed
across the northern part of Mississippi.
touched the river from vicksburg to
Port Hudson. and then swept off to the
gulf As the capture Of the river
towns would complete the opening of
the Mississippi, Grant set out to take
Vicksburg. Failing in a direct ad-
vance through Mississippi, Grant sent
strong force down the river from
Memphis, and later took command
himself. Vicksburg stands on the top
OF a bluff which rises steep ana
straight 200 feet above the river, ana
had been so fortified that TO capture
it seemed impossible. But Grant was
determined TO open the river. On the
west bank he cut through a bend, hop
ing to divert the river and get water
~ ssage by the town. This failing ne
decided to attack Vicksburg by land
Porter ran his gunboats past the town
one night and carried the army over
the river. For seven weeks Grant
poured shot and shell, day and night,
upon Vicksburg. AS il was impossible
10 live in houses, the women and chill
dren took refuge in caves. Food gave
out and after every kind of misery had
been endured till 1t could be borne no
longer, NIcksburg surrendered. July 4.
1863.
Five days later Port Hudson sur
rendered and Lincoln said that the
Mississippi river flowed unvexed 10 the
sea.
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! AWARDED A WATCH
THE BATTLE OF GETTYS-
BURG
43S Twenty first Avenue, San Francisco
B Seventh Grade, Bergerot school.
Age 13 Years
AXEL CRAVEN.

At the dawn of day on July 3. 1868,
the union and confederate armies stood
face to face on the plains of Gettys-
burg. This day was causing much
anxiety to many people both in the
north and the south. A little skirmish-
ing took place before the real battle
began. and the scouts were gathering
information about the opposing army's
position. The union troops were the
first TO charge. and led by their brave
leader, charged upon the confederate
works, but were driven back with
heavy loss. Time after time they
would charge. and with the same re-
suit. Many boys in blue" fell under
the murderous fire of the confederates,
but all the time the rebel line was
weakening under the enemy's fire and
was crumbling to pieces in the center
At last the union troops made one
great charge and their superior num-
bers told on the rebels decreasing
troops, and they swept on, on, and
on. until the confederates fed in mad
retreat across the plain. The tri-
umphant army followed and many
thousands fell in the pursuit.
Soldiers who had fought on this bat
tie ground have proudly erected monu-
ments to show where they stood.
AS evening gathered the moon burst
out in full light upon an awful scene.
dead men being scattered for miles
around. and the meanings of the
wounded broke upon ones ear as the
poor men suffered. Thus ended this
battle.