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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-09-02
please me better than to go back
there and talk to my old friends
and the newcomers.

4
and the newcomers.
This spring, in fact since the
middle of January, l have seen
pioneering here. l have been
exploring the interior of the
state, and other portions, writing
about the country, and speaking
in the various towns. l drove a
team and blackboard over 1900
miles. l was often so miles from
a post office. One county, Har-
ney, in the interior of the state,
is larger than Massachusetts,.
There is one school district in
that county that is 8S miles long,
said district containing 2160
square miles, being just twice
the size of Rhode Island. There
is a territory over there of 90, 900
square miles without a railroad.
You may think it was a lonely
trip, and a hard one, for man
almost 65 years old, but it was
not hard for me. l like roughing
it, like to be ahead of others, like
to explore. Iguess 1 was born
for a pioneer.
In my lectures, for you see my
spiel is sometimes called a lee
ture, whatever you may call it,
1 often tell story about early
days in Meade very early days.
think the incident happened
about the middle of March, 1879.
The actors were Rev. Paul +.
Feemster and a couple of young
fellows by the name of Chandler.
I think that was their name. l
may be mistaken, for they only
remained there a short time.
Anyhow they were nephews or
some such relation to John L.
fBenson, who had Just taken a
claim east of Crooked Greek and
a mile or so south of where Fow-
Ter was afterwards, built. Ben
son afterwards got into trouble.
1 could write quite an article
about him and my dealings with
him after I went to Dodge.
In March the people were COM
ing into eastern Meade like
sheep. Every claim was gobbled
up. Tents, wagon covers, wag-
ons and little piles of lumber
housed the newcomers.
4 It was rumored around Ben
sons and Norman $ that a
preacher had come in, and the
Chandler boys thought they
would go out among the new
comers and see if it was true.
They crossed the creek and soon
came to fellow sticking cotton
wood slips into furrow he had
! plOwed around a claim. He was
a jay looking fellow. Had the
appearance of hoboe, unshaven
and dressed in il1-fitting clothes.
The boys had their rifles over
their shoulders, for the country
was alive with antelope. One of
them told the man doing the
| planting that he heard there was
a preacher somewhere in that
neighborhood. The chap rose
up to his full height, swelled out
his chest, and melodramatically
exclaimed; "Yes; the Reverend
Paul F. Feemster; l am he.'
Great God, replied Chandler,
eff was out cunning for preach
er I'd never snap cap on you. .
| Perhaps some of your readers
will remembe the Rev. Paul.
If any do they will appreciate the
story far better than those who
do not. l believe Conrad and
| Rice will recall it.
4
Respectfully Yours
A. BENNETT.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-09-02

BORN: To Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe
Cook on August 81 10 pound boy.
Mother and child doing well and
Tobe smiling.
C. Stroll out on the west fats
has the land for his early sowing
of wheat ready for the drill.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1909-09-02

This is life eternal, that they
might know thee the only true God
and Jesus Christ whom thou has,
sent "
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
onlY Fun.

Two middleaged men stood in front
az a poulterers shop and one q them
looked very sly and cunning as he
said
Lets play a joke on him. III take
that turkey down and hide il, and wen
hear him rave.
he took the bird Of the hook and
started to hide it in barrel round the
corner. when policeman. who was
coming up and had seen the theIt. took
him by the collar
tits only for fun" protested the
man in explanation.
~Oh. is it9 Well you can explain hat
at the station"
-But tho poulterer knows me
Does he9 Come in and We'll see
The situation was explained 20 the
pOulterer who. after looking hard al
the man for few seconds. replied.
Il cant say that know you.
But have been dealing here for a
long time My name is on your books.
said the other. now thoroughly fright
ened.
lets see. you owe ne balance Of
two pounds.
"l-lclieye so.
and you have owed It for four
months. | can't say | know you"
"But I'm going 10 pay Here-take
il out II this note ! always pay my
debts
Exactly: three pounds back. on
Ger. / think know him. Yes. m sure
| do. Tie took the turkey for fun, and
YOU NAV Jet him go
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
THE FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT.
An Existence That is Fascinating, but
Nerve Destroying.

American visitors in Paris Berlin or
Vienna often wonder how and where
CORRESPONDENT do their work. The
truth is. large part OF their work is
done al these very social gatherings
wher you have met them Important
news Is usually there obtainable only.
Statesmen and diplomats. generals and
admirals. leaders Of thought and ac-
ton. the foremost men Of business and
the indefatigable promoters Of great
new venturcs-all the men and women.
in fact. who make the news and who
are the fountain head Of il. the CORE
spondent will meet there II depends
on his Individual exertions and on his
tact and gifts of persuasion what use
he makes Of his opportunities. Being
treated as a social equal il devOlves
az course on the correspondent 70 recip-
rocate favors shOwn-nOt In quantity.
perhaps. but at least in quality. The
leading correspondents must have
homes Of comfort and must throw
them open 20 the official and unofficial
world at stated intervals. say. three or
four times per season. Their private
fortunes or their incomes must be
large fUON=m W duIlAA AAdA4 AAIAA
nual expenditures can not be less than
g.. GOO and may exceed $4,000. The
London Times, for instance. pays its
correspondents on liberal scale. sal
aries Of $4,000 10 10000 being the
rule Yet the majority Of them find IL
necessary TO make up regular dehcien-
cies IN their exchequeT out 81 their
own private funds Money in the cap
itals on the continent goes furthest in
Paris and Rome. Berlin being next
and Vienna and St Petersburg being
the most expensive places
The life OF the American correspond
ent on the continent Of Europe is life
interesting and fascinating enough in
its way. and Il broadens the mental
horizon as. perhaps no other occupa-
ton does. But Il ia a nerve-destroying
life. life in which there is scarcely a
mirute he can call his very own Ev-
cry day in the year Il spurs its slave
on to utmost exertion II barely PAYS
expenses. and 1t necessitates constant
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
WEST POINT AND ITS BEGINNING
How This Strategic Place Was oceu-
pied in the Revolution.

The antiquity OF Fort Putnam al the
West Point Military academy. has
been a question OF dispute the last
few days but il viii probably socn oe
rehted. and its proposed restoration
10 its original condition. or sonetAiAs
like 81, Will BE- carried out. How the
military academy came into being. and
various other facts about X. are OF in
terest 10 every loyal American The
tract OF land owned by the govern
mcnt Il West Point contains -lVo
a res. and was first settled in May.
1923 The greater part ~ this area
was purchased from stephen Moore
on September 10. 1890. Tor Sll,Ns9.
The smaller and soufheriy portion was
bought from Oliver Grid.ey on May IS.
1924. Tor 10000 On March >. lS-o. tle
state Of New York coded jurisdiction
over that part OF the property on
which the pricipal ediices connected
with the institution stand, and only
reserved the right % execute any pro-
cess. civil or criminal. wherein the
real or personal property OF the United
States was affected
The importance OF West Point In
the Revolution was due 10 its COM
mand OF the Hudson river. then the
thorouehfare for freight and passen-
ger traffic between the seabOard and
the interior. Early in lTI5 the pro-
yincial congress. pursuant tosthe wish
es Of the continental congress. resolved
10 fortify the highlands. and sent COM
missio ners. accompanied by Colonel
Bernard Romans. with - men. 10 exc
cute its plan Romans was a williul
choieric Hollander. an engineer by pro-
fessiOn and an employee OF the British
Crown. He constructed the fOruhca-
tions on Constitution island lthen
Marteiaed' Rock). but in such an un-
scientific manner as 10 invite the STRIFE
lures Of the most capable experts OF
his own profession For this reason.
and also because Of a report b. !
special commission OF inspection.
made 10 congress on November p.
1873 that the works could lie assaiiec
from the higher ground across the
river without any danger 20 the enemy.
il was planned 10 occupy and fortlfy
West Point. but the proposition was
not followed. and the key % the pas
sage OF the Highlands temporarily fell
into the hands Of the enemy. After
the British had abandoned the High
lands in August. 1711. Generals Put
nam and James Clinton were detailed
to supervise the reconstruction OF the
fortresses. and on July p. 1919. the
HEADQUARTERS Of the COMMANDMENT
chief were transferred 10 West Point
IL was here that General Washington
issued. among his many and pointed
orders. one against that unnecessary
and abominable custom OF swearing
West Point had cost S3.veO-ote, IA
addition 10 three years Of labor By tne
local force. and was accounted the
american Gibraltar New YOrk
Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

outlaws in time and money which car
not DE put down In the expense &C
count. and which are a drain on
health and purse alike. Even under
the most favorable circumstances the
game Is hardly worth the candle. To
20 20 he'd Al two or three. Jagged out
With neyerending excitement and toll
a. be walked out OF soaad si~ep -
hour later by a ring az the telephone
or by inOppOrtune cable inquiries
from the home Once. 10 dress hurried
is. take a cab 10 the nearest telegraph
Office and there wire a hasty reply
then 70 return and seek A few more
hours htfui sleep. and % rise morning
after morning. unrefreshcd with never
repose for body and soul--all this Is
neither conducive 10 longevity nor 20
a quiet and cOntented mind The
Worlds Work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

1892 Ladies' Blouse Dressing
sack with three-quarter length
sleeves Flannel or fannelette are
pretty for this style Seven sizes.
% 10 a.
1919 Ladies' Dressing Sack. with
three-Quarter length sleeves. A good
model for flannel challis or cretonne
and would be pretty If the trimming
band We're finished with French dots.
Seven sizes. p 70 a.
2GS7 Ladies' Semi-Ftting Coat. in
37-inch length. Developed in broad
cloth. serge. tweed. velvet. corduroy
or venetian cloth. This is a very
stylish and desirable model for the
separate coat. six sizes. % 20 -.
2Cs3 Ladies House Dress. con-
sisting Of waist having round woke.
and an attached seven-gored skirt.
This attractive little house dress was
developed in dark gray wool-bariste.
Seven sizes. p 10 "a
cess Ladies' Work Apron-Heavy
linen. in plain or figured patterns
chambray Indian-head cotton. and
gingham in plain colors. as well as
in striped. figured or checked designs
may be used in the development Of
this jauniy little apron. Four sizes,
80 Sc 30 and a.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
ITcHED TWELVE YEARS.
Ecsema Made Hands and Pet sven
Peel and Get RaN-Arm~ Affected.
Too-Gave IN All Hope - Cor
Quickly Cured by Cutieura.


q uickIy Cured by Cutieura
Il suffered from eczema ~ n,
hands. arms and feet Tor about twey,
years. my hands and FEET woull swell
sweat and itch. then would become al
lous and get very dry. then pea 2 sna
get raw tried most every Sind q,
Salve and ointment without SUCCESS /
tried several doctors but at 1sr ave
up thinking there was cure fa- -
zema. A friend ~ mine insisted ~ NJ
trying the Cuticura R.me,'es hut I
did not give them a trial uu -t
50 bad that I had 20 o. something
/ secured a set aud by The q fhey
were used could see vast improve
ment and my hands and feF we're
healed up IN no time ] have ari 70
trouble since. Charles T Eauer q 2
ID. g.. volant. Pa March n i.s>-
Potter Drug & Chen Corp SIC
Props of Cuticura Remedies Boston
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

GIL Shirt Waist. design 10 be
transferred 70 silk. linen. madras.
challis. crepdechine. or cotton crepe
worked with braid and outline stitch
in merceTized cotton.
Fashion Editor. 400 Century Building.
indianapolis. Ind.
Inclosed please ind 10 cents. Please
send Paris Pattern No...-..--.
size -...----..-----.- ---.-..--...-
Name ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -....--.-....
Address .--....----... --....---....
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
How Il Would Tempt I'm

See yon fat fowl" whispered n.
tall tramp al the water tank Uoald1
thou enjoy him7"
Yeas yawned the la2' ram
in all the states and terrror N
de engine killed him. a cyclone nh'rlei
all his feathers on ani de -.tn.r
struck de dry grass and ta-l lin
nice and brown wouldst enjoy linn
pard. yes. verify. Chicago y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Western ireland was recently ex.
cited over a particularly clear mirage
seen near Ballyconnelly a town on
the Wild Connemara coast The spec-
tacle Of a beautifully situated small
town. with buildings Of different sizes
and varying styles OF architecture.
was seen rising out OF the sea appar.
emily about six or seven miles west.
ward Hundreds gathered to witness
the sight, which was visible from
three until six D m. when II grad.
ually vanished
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
NO HARD FEELINGS.
Was Even Willing to Pay Half the
Repair Bill.

Coming 10 a sudden stop. the driver
Of the automobile jumps out Of his
machine and runs back 70 where his
victims lie upon the ground But one
Of them Is alive. and he is seriously
hurt
I'm profoundly sorry this hap
pene.d" SAYS the man from the auto
mobile. "but il was an accident I could
not avoid ! am deeply sorry. and /
hope you will allow me 70 settle what
ever damages there are and that you
will not feel harshlv toward me-
Its all right friend" signs the sur
viving victim THAT other man vas
my rich uncle and ! am his only heir.
and besides. have been carrying a
s100-a-Veek accident policy for ten
years This Is the first time I could
ever get action on IT, II your machine
IS broken I'll pay half the repair hill"
Judge
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
eusshis. Prizes, a Yale Student.

Yale University numbers among the
students taking the postgraduate
course a Buddhist priest named IchinO
Shihata. He is a soldier and fought
with great distinction and great brav-
cry in the Japanese-Chinese war in
1884, lie received az the close Of the
war a bronze medal, presented by the
NikadO himself
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Why do you keep your a
piece?" '' p'a1s
! want 20 be sure she "a, a.
something when our friend. 4. ~
hear her" ga %
But suppose they want NJ ha,.
play something more2" az
"oh. there's no danger ~ ,hs,,-
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

The woman down in Verona. \. J..
who alone was building house Of
concrete got along all right till She
came TO the roof Then she had 10
gel mere man" to help her. But Il
required two men TO do as much as
one woman. The question OF su.
periority Of the sexes seems to be IN.
settled by the Verona experiment.
Put It does appear TO be proved. re.
marks the Troy On. W Times that
even in New Jersey home without
both woman and man is like a house
without a roof.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
Tn. Peruna Almanac.

The druggists have already been snp
piled with the Peruua almanac iT
1919. In addition 20 the regular a.
Economical matter usually furnished IN
nlmanacs. the articles on aStrolo-y ar
very attractive 10 most people TIE
mental characteristics - each s'-n are
given with faithful accuracy \ ~
az lucky and unlucky days wl- =
furnished 10 those who have "ur AZ
manacs. free ~ charge Address ins
Peruna Co. Columbus. o
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

One OF the many great pieces Of
engineering which some OF us will
perhaps live 20 see is a canal across
Florida by which ocean traffic from
the Gulf to the Atlantic will be saved
the journey through the Strait OF
Florida. The project. which has long
been urged. is now favored by the
Gulf Coast Inland Waterway Assocla-
tim
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

ostend- "a. what is the suburban
handicap"
Pa-The lawn mower in the summer
and the snow shovel in the winter, my
son. Denver News-Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Plnks-My stars, heard that you
had died Of heart failure while drunk
Minks-That's a mean. miserable.
malicious Islander.
Then YOU we're not drunk7"
y didn't die Of heart failure. New
York Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Mrs Fcatherly-I mean 70 get well
doctor am going TO show all my will
power into the effort
Dr Pompous-That will be vain and
useless madame You are now in my
charge. Kansas City Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

To one-half pint good whisSey. adi
one ounce syrup sarsamril'a end ne
ounce Toris compound. which can -
procured ~ any druggist. Take ir "a
spoonful doses before each mfaI ana
before retiring. Immediate results ar
WAYS follow this treatment
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

II will take something like a year
to polish the Cullnan diamond. which
now has the distinction OF being the
biggest sparkler in the world. before
II is finally presented to King Ed
Edward And even then fl will be
considered bad taste for the owner TO
wear it in his Sunday crayat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

The Haitian congress unanimously
elected General Simon president We
trust that the fact that the general
had a victorious army at the front
door had nothing 10 do with the case.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

II Greek dancers manage TO set the
styles IN feminine attire the corner in
whalebone now being organized will
not make any particular difference.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

II seems to be the consensus OF
opinion that living is cheaper abroad.
but that money is harder 10 make.
There never was rose without
thorn. but perhaps Luther Burbank
will be able to make one some day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

An improved aiming device for
heavy guns makes II possible to keep
the weapon trained on moving tar
get continuously. without regard to
the rolling Of the vessel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

When things are coming our way.
everything is dead easy. said a phil
osopher Doesn't he mean every
body" instead OF everything?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

A leading choir master says most
pretty girls open their mouths crook
ed when they sing That man will
find fault with Heaven-if he ever
arrives there
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

For one ancient Chinese rug J.
Pierpont Morgan is reported TO have
paid $4,000 This indicates again
what foresight and economy early in
life will permit later on.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Some people are SO unreasonable
that they can't hear OF a canal with
out insisting that there must b.
scandal connected with il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

II is really TOO bad that Adam
didn't have that apple story copy
righted. AS one Of his heirs / would
be reaping quite a nice royalty from
Il myself
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Having become preacher Pat
Grove says: "lll-gotten gold brings
no happiness" lie is not able.
though. 10 back up his assertion with
testimonials from the officials OF the
coal and meat trusts
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Here's good idea Bank tellers
are 10 stamp counterfeit on all bai
bills presented to. them, That viii
stop one kind Of endless chain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

The majority OF jokes reached tina,
age too many years ago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

A Philadelphia editor has d.scov-
cred that kissing is cure for the
freckles. IN NJ Washington. there is no
need Of that hypocridcal excuse
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
Chief charae,eris,i-

knicker-W What Is most ro.i...,,
about the horse show?
Bocker-Hiplessness. Na. "
sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Many a young man who has vowed
TO 90 through fire and water for the
girl he loved. has won her and gone
through fire-water instead.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

One Of the first things TO learn
about setting a hen is 10 get the hen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

He-My friend married for money
She-Does he regret IL?
"He doesn't regret the money =
Smart Set
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Moneymaking is like quicksand;
the more you get into it, the deeper
you go
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

What is the shortest day?" asked
an exchange A holiday OF course.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Some people are 50 methodical they
talk half the excitement out OF life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

An expert is a man who rs able 70
impress us with how little we knlN
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Many a man puts his property N -
wifes name. including his happiness
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

An overdrawn argument usually
covers niger In the woodpile
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05
PILES CURED IN q TO I4DsNs

PAZo OINTMENT i guaranteed % n
ca 20 OF Itching Blind. Bleeding on fr
ing Piles Ia 8 10 "a days or money reilA -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Sometimes an exploded theory dos
not even wake up the theorist
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

N -. use Red Cross Ball Blue X ~
male them white as snow Large -ot 9a,s-
age. ; cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Pride gocth before fan, and
doesn't soften the bumps any a. iAA1
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

God helps them that help them
selyes.-Franklin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Rea. weak. Weary. watery f'e
poi,e~as rs Murine Eve Remsdr 80
Rounded ~ Experienced Physicians
fine Doesn't Smart. Soothes hye
write Murine Eve Remedy Co. tnt-sN
foy Illustrated Eve Book Free
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

The philanthropy OF some men con'
sists OF a willingness TO pass the lA-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-05

Golden Text-l.ying lips are abomi-
nation TO the Lord lJehoyah'D but
they that deal truly are Ills delight.
Prov. II -