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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
China Beats Us to It.

We knew it would come. Have we
ever invented anything, discovered any.
thing, utilized anything but that some
cheerful idiot has not come along and
showed US, just as clear as mud, that
China beat us to it centuries agof Poor
old John Gutenberg hadn't got turned
around from inventing the art OF print
ing before some of these indefatigable
Muncbausens of research showed under
his nose indsputable proofs (nearly)
that our almond eyed cousins were get
ting out 4s-page daily newspapers with
full associated press news service and
colcred supplements two thousand
years ago. We thought the paper We
print our news on WAS a modern inven.
tion till we learned that the chinks were
turning out 81 varieties of 1t in the
umpteenth century b. @. They were
putting up fire proof structures ages
before that and blowing each others
heads off with guupowder centuries be-
fore we invented such a thing. Away
back in the time of neolithic man they
had bicycles, trolley cars, automobiles,
aeroplanes and dirigibles. We've got
used to that, even got resigned to find
ing we couldn't invent solitary thing
that was new. We've no kick to make
on that score. The thing that occasions
this roar is the fact that right in the
middle of all this hubbub and dispute
as to whether Peary or Cook is entitled
to credit for the discovery Of the north
pole one If these bullet headed scientists
has jumped in with conclusive proof
that hardy explorer OF the Chinese
race reached out centuries ago and
gathered in the north pole, and ever
since that time the precious relic has
been preserved in alcohol in certain
mandarin's palace over in the fowery
kingdom, so that all either Of the Ameri-
eau explorers saw was the hole where
the pole was uprooted, or at least a
measly second growth of the original
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23

Rev. Requa is holding meetings al
Bethel church, beginning lart Monday
night and continuing indefinitely. Rev.
E. L. Thomas will fill Rev. Requa's
regular hour at the M. E. church Sun
day evening. Special music is srrang.
ed for this service.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23

pole. It's enough to provoke saint to
cuss.words. We'd bet our hat they've
found the south pole even prior to that.
but its ciuoh they'll wait till some
Caucasian explorer has nearly broken
mis- neck getting there before they'll
open their heads about it.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
careles.ne.s About Firearms.
A few days ago at Brockton, Maal

A few days ago at Brockton. Mass.
q 6-year-old child blew mans head
OF with a shotgun; at Bangor, Me-.
a small boy killed his infant sister
with load of shot, and similar occur
rences have recently been reported
from other places. Ninety-nine per
cent Of gun accidents might have been
avoided by the exercise OF small
symptom of common sense. The chill
dren referred to in the dispatches
found the guns in their homes and the
guns were loaded. To keep a loaded
gun In the house is next to criminal
carelessness To keep a loaded gun IN
the house where there are children ID
tdiotic.--Washingto Star.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
House Moving.

Geo. Brenneman. Jasper. *7.1-8t.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23

Miss Seren Yellowleaf angled 1es-
perately. Would It affect you," she
asked, 'if were to tell you that I
was to marry your friend, Jack
Stone?"
Mr.. Brakes was prompt, Deeply
painfully" he asserted, and there
was feeling in his voice
She leaned closer, and coyly blush
inS asked the question: why should
you carer
"Well, you see." aoundered Mr..
Brakes. Il think such lot Of Jack.
and"
But Miss Y---- had tainted. -cIsye
land Leader.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
Notice.

Our meat market will be open Sum
day mornings until 10 O'Clock. 3-11f
CRANDALL Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
Hedge Posts for Sale,

All kinds of hedge posts at all kinds
Of prices. G. F. REX.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
Lard Compound.

Try the new Lard Compound, finest
thing yet for pastries. Only loo pound,
at Crandall. TIT.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-09-23
DRAJOHON'S
Practical business CoIEe3

(Ws also teach by maiD
$50 st Louis ST., Springfield, Mo-, or
Kansas City, st Louis, or Ft. Scott.
225-1l
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
DANGER NOT CLOSE AT HAND
Men Will Run Things a Few Years Yet Is the Prophecy of the Ob-
 servant Drummer.

A group of men were discussing the possibilities and dangers of woman suffrage. All but one expressed the fear that the movement was gaining such momentum that in compara- lively short time this fair land would be transformed and man no longer would be master. The exception, a commercial traveller, with years of experience in studying human nature, scoffed at their alarm.
 Don't worry" he said. We'll be safe for a good many years yet. In all my trips about the country l find that two-thirds of the women travellers, even those who are selfreliant enough to gallivant about alone, can't go to bed even in a sleeping car without first looking under the berth to see if there is a man there. So long as that primitive feminine instinct sur wives our institutions are safe
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

The state of Oregon has a unique game law. The last legislature passed an act making it misdemeanor for a hunter to kill deer that was being chased by dogs, but at the same time put in a proviso that prevents the ranchers from killing the dogs that chase the deer. It is claimed that hounds protect the deer by chasing them. This is the way it is explained ln Oregon. Hounds will rarely run a deer down and kill it themselves, and unless some hunter shoots it, the deer will escape. But while the hounds are loose they will clear the woods of the animals that prey upon the deer In the spring a wildcat will kill nine or ten fawns to feed it's kittens, and the number of wildcats is so great that they destroy more deer than hunt CTS do.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
FAINT HEART AND FAIR LADY
Chances Good That the Ancient Adage Onee More Proved Wisdom of
 Man Who Uttered 1t.

He was afraid to tell her right out and out that he loved her, so he began in a roundabout way, hoping she would catch his drift, then betray, by her confusion, her own feelings. He didn't dream but that she loved him. but thought that she, like himself, was afraid to demonstrate it.
 Heart trouble?" she repeated. Are you sure you've heart trouble, Alfred You know indigestion is very like it at times"
 "Oh, I know I've got heart trouble all right. I-can't you see it your self?"
 Why, how silly, Alfred no one can see heart trouble; they have to feel it. Have you taken anything for it?' "No, not yet, but Fl want to, don't you Know"
 Then why don't you?"
 II would; that is, if I could get it."
 Cant you get it, Alfred?'
 1T don't know"
 Have you tried?'
 No, not yet
 Silence for two provoking min utes)
 Alfred" (coldly)
 "Y-yes?"
 Let's have game of checkers"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

From Alaska comes another news item indicating the enormous possibili ties of that once greatly derided coun try. A ditch has been completed in the Klondike region which is expected to supply water for the largest hy draulic gold-mining operations in the world. It is believed at Dawson that within the next decade, the companies included in this enterprise will extract from $1,000 100000 to $3.000, 900, ,00C from the gravel of the region through the new facilities thus afforded. Yet a few years ago the Klondike was un, known and the whole of Alaska was regarded as of little or no account
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
VALUE PAINTED ON.

Well painted is value added wheth- er the house be built for one thousand dollars or ten thousand. We'll painted means higher selling value, and high CT occupying value - for there's an additional pleasure in living in the house that is we'll dressed.
 National Lead Company assist In making the right use of the right paint by sending free upon request to all who ask for it, their "Houseown- ers' Painting Outfit No. 49." This outfit includes book of color schemes for either exterior or interior paint ing, a book of specifications and an instrument for detecting adulteration in paint materials. Address National Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Build ing, New York City, and the outfit will be promptly sent to you.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
A Real Chuckie Head.

The late Congressman Cushman, - said Tacoman, was justly called the Wit of the House. He never lacked an anecdote wherewitI to point and season his remarks.
 "Once, in Tacoma speech, he told IS not to be chuckle- headed, shaRow people, doing the wrong thing, deceiy. irg none but ourselves.
 Don't he cried, be like the beefy English ofticer!'
 Then he explained that this officer, being seated next to an elderly strang. CT at a dinner, leaned over and said:
 Who's that fat old hippopotamus of a woman opposite%
 That's my wife, was the reply.
 "'Thanks,' said the officer hastily. Thanks. That's all wanted to know
 And he turned to his neighbor on the other side and whispered with a chuckle:
 "'Got devilish well out of that, l think. eh2"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED.
gv BoiIino Grease-Skin All Came Off One Side of Face and Heao- Thought Her Disfigured for Life.
Used Cuticura: No Scar Left.

"My baby was sitting beside the fender and we were preparing the breakfast when the frying-pan full of boiling grease was upset and it went all over one side of her face and head. Some one wiped the scald with a towel, pulling the entire skin off. We took her to a doctor. He tended her a week and gave me some stuff to put on. But it all festered and thought the baby was disfgured for life. l used about three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and it was wonderful how it healed. In about five weeks it was better and there wasn't mark to tell where the scald had been. Her skin is just like velvet. Mrs. Hare, l, Henry St, South Shields, Durham, England, March 22, 1908"
 Potter Drug < Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

A few. years ago the activity of agri cN1turists in different parts of the country was directed to grating toma to vines upon potato vines, with the view of raising two-story crop-to matoes above ground and potatoes be low. The experiment does not seem to have been satisfactory. Now ar Ohio man IS undertaking to grow pota toes without any tops at all. His patch" is said to promise well. the hens egg without showing the sign oi a sprout.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

The Wrights, with their cautious ex- periments above the parade ground at Fort Myer, do not make the impres, sion upon the imagination which has been effected by NJ. Bleriots voyage across the English channel, says the upon which he accomplished the feat Is destined to hold a high place in popular esteem as practical machine for aerial navigation. The English are showing a gallant disposition in the hearty tribute of recognition which they are paying to the intrepid Frenchman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Adjust

Aunt Anne, an old family darky, was sitting with knees crossed in the kitchen, wh6n the young daughter of the house entered and, impressed with the hugeness of the old womans feet, asked what size shoe she wore.
 Well, honey" replied Aunt Anne, q kin wear eights; I ginerally wear hines; but desc yer Ise got on am twelves, an de good Lawd knows dey hu'ts me!"-Everybody's Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

taking Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegeta ble Compound to see what it would do, and l an restored to my natural health. Mrs. ETTA DONOVAN, Box 299, Willimantic, Conn.
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence by women who suffer from displacements, inflam- nation, alteration, fibroid tumors, ir- regularities, periodic pains, backache, bearing-down feeling, tlatulency, indi- gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra- tion.
 For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills, and suffering women owe it to themselves to at least give this medicine a trial. Proof is abundant that it has cured thousands of others, and why should it not cure you?
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
If Wan His Way,

A Kansas farmer was telling recent. ly about the eavesdropping that goes on along the farmers telephone line he is on. He said that whenever he talked he could hear the "click, click" of different receivers coming down.
 And you can bet" he amended, that they never hear my receiver coming down. No, sir; l always hold on to the thing and let it down so easy that 1t doesn't click!"-Kansas City Journal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

That Paris doctor who is advocating the removal of the large intestine from every child before the age oi three years, on the ground that this organ is breeding place for most of the harmful germs that flesh is heir to- has struck a great scientific principle says the Philadelphia Telegraph. Fol. lowing it out we would have amputa. tion of the feet as a cure for corns, of the nose for snoring, of the stomach for seasickness, and of the head for head aches. Simple, isn't it?
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Not Ambiguous at All.

The donkey is-or has been-asso ciated with party politics in other countries besides our own.
 In one of England's elections a can didate for parliament, the late Lord Bath, called attention to himself by means of donkey over whose back two panniers were slung, bearing a ribbon band on which was printed Vote for Papa"
 It must be added, however, that in each pannier stood one of Lord Baths daughters,-Youth's Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
A HUMANE WORK.

During the meeting of the medical association at Atlantic City, sugges' tion was made that the women physl' clans of New York and other towns of the north should cooperate in the work of teaching the poor to avoid dis ease, says the Florida Times-Union. Thus and individual work has be- come one of strength and union. The physicians of the female persuasion have already begun at their humane task, and the poor, infected children of the crowded quarters will be saved by it. The great philanthrophy of this movement can scarce be weighed un- rance and the disease that reign over the tenement districts of New York. The women especially will be taught to take hygienic care of their little ones as we'll as of themselves. What is the use of supplying pasteurlzed milk to the infants if the mothers don't know how to feed it to them in a cleanly, sanitary manner. Besides, pasteurized milk does not disinfect a room where baby lives, neither does it make him immune from the dis eases which attack his elders with whom he is in too close contact. Teaching the poor, ignorant mothers is saving the race, and no other class of women can be better teachers of the miserable masses than the woman who holds a medical diploma.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Brooklyn Flaq Factory.

One of the biggest official flag fac tories in the world is in the Brooklyn navy yard. Between eighty and one hundred women work there all the year round making flags for the use of Uncle Sams fighting ships. They use up 120,000 yards of bunting a year and fashion AIS different kinds of off cial flags. The flags cost $90,000 a year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Too Conscientious to Rest.

And where do you go for your summer vacation?"
 ITO the assembly grounds"
 What a delightful period of rest and relaxation you must anticipate ' "Oh, not at all. We always make it a point to attend every lecture "- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

A young man in New York left $400 in cash with another young man, a stranger to him. to keep awhile for him. He returned and got his money. Now the metropolis is plul. ing itself on possessing two modern human mir. acles of trust and honesty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

Cuba is now having trouble with an insubordinate army. Still, the strug gling with many difficulties may be a good discipline for the young republie, if it retrieves it's mistake of taking steps back Kard
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

walk ups t a i T s without stopping on the way. I tried three differ ent doctors and each told me some thing different. I received no benefit from any of them,
 but seemed to suf- fer more. The last doctor said noth- ing would restore my health. I began
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Sticky Sweating Palms

after taking salts or cathartic waters-did you ever notice that weary all gone feeling-the palms of your hands sweat--and rotten taste in your mouth - Cathartics only move by sweating your bowels Do a lot of hurt-Try CASCA- RET and see how much easier the job is done - how much better you feel. &
 CAScARETS LOG a box for . week's
 treatment. all druggists. Biggest seller
 in the world. Million boxes . mouth.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
Lanquaqe of Eden.

He. Hooking at the catalogue of womens styles)-They still use the language of the first fashion plate, don't they?
 His Wife-What do you mean?
 He-Fig. l, Fig, ?, and so on. Judge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
For coIds and GrIpp-CapudIne.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is Hicks Capudne. Relieves the aching and feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches also It's Liquid-Effects immediately-l0 % and 50c at Drug Stores.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
AFTER DOCTORS
 FAILED
LydiaE. .Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five years l suffered untold agony from female troubles, causing backache, irregulari- ties, dizziness and nervous prostra- ton. It was impossible for me to
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

Also Somewhat Rare. The best treasure among men is 8 frugal tongue.-Hesiod.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15
FOR WET FEET.

The Chick-Whats the matter?
 The Duckling-You'd cry, too, II your ma made you wear overshoes when you went swimming.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-15

W. N. u., Little Rock. No. s7-tsos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22
MIR. BOUILLON

Since assuming the office Of superintendent Of public
utilities Mir Boullon has been falureAS POLITICIAN
AS public servant however Mir Boulou has been sue
cess
Ii we had few ct the calibre OF Mr. BouiIlon
in che service OF the city Seattle would be freed
from grasp the corporations and the contracting firms
who many years absolutely controlled IN all civic
matters TO which they have been party,
Whatever errors Mr. Bouilou may have made since he
became the head OF the public utilities department Of this city
have been honestly made and have been occasoncd entirely
by his excessive do what he believed 10 be right No
who has had dealings with Mr. Boulon will that he
is thoroughly honest.
Mr. Bouion is opposed by tho corporations because he
believes the Of the people greater than the
Of the corporations lie opposed By ardy con
tractors because he believes that firm doing bust
ness with city Of Seattle should be held TO the same
penalties though the the firm dong bust
ness with private individual lie opposed by OF his
fellow public officials because at all times he has declined TO
become party any position that does not appear to him
to be in the interests OF the people Of Seattle.
Not that all OF the public officials who fighting Mr.
Bouon dishonest for they not But for many
OF these other officials enent with those doing
business with the city Of Seattle that they he officials
find hard break away from the preeeden Of years
There are couneilmen opposing Mr. Boulon who just
as much in the employ OF Seattle Electric Company
the the desks the offices Of the Seattle Flee
Company the who operate the street These
men are opposing Mr. Bouon, just Mr. James B. Howe.
attorney the Seattle Electric Company and tor the
that Mr. Bouou doing what he compel the Seattle
Electric Company properly the people OF Seattle
present controversy with the other members Of the
board Of public works Mr. Bouion entitled the sympa-
thy and encouragement Of all good citizens Mr. Bouion may
be errate may offend perhaps necdessly bat
nevertheless he efficient public whose sole aim
protect the OF the people in whose employment
he IS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22

There's real little heroine down
az the orphcum this week. and her
namc 10 Miss Carolyn Dolmore.
Had e not been for her presence
OF mind ia kelth'a Theatre at Glove
hand. o.. on the afternoon Of June
4, 1908. a frightful iut OF dead and
injured might have boon recorded.
There we're 800 persons Ia the
audience when Miss nclmoro APP
pearod TO put on the song. See
Saw"
II saw that there was an uneasy
feeling la the gallery. said Miss
Delmore today as she recalled the
Incident.
Evidently tho people IN the gal
lcry Hmolled smoke, In few
seconds saw little tongues Of
flame tapping the ventilatora, For
an instant | was frozen. IL was an
awful picture those people crowd.
ing and pushing like frenEied cat.
tie Il made me weak
The Panic starts
Il tried to keep my eyes from
the flames and my mind on the
lines of my song A part OF the
orchestra commenced 10 play the
music 20 my next song but tho
leader stuck to See saw Sud
denly thirty or forty persons ia the
rear of tho house Jumped 20 their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22

lie thinks being son 10 the whole
thing H. all right"
Charlie Is an BOY. lie sails boats
In tho fountain, does impromptu
boxing stunts with the ushera.
gfinds out photograph records
Ia the Blue Room. and has been
known 10 do q quiet leap.frog with
the chairs In the state dining room.
Charlie prides himself on hla
knowledge 0f public men He goes
"a the capitol with bis mother and
tells her the names OF the congress-.
men ana senators sometimes he
tells right and sometimes not. But
he always speaks with confidence.
lie Is quite intimate With Cart
Archibald Clayering Butt. who
serves as escort TO Mrs. Taft
Charlie and Archie do the scouting
Tor the first lady They find out
what ~ going 10 happen and bring
in stories that are interesting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22
GIRL NOW AT ORPHEUM IS a
REAL SURE ENOUGH HEROINE

Word OF the fire had gained eircula.
ton aud something simply had 10
be- done. I kept on singing See
saw I annE Il louder and louder.
II was an awful strain To this
day don't know how ] ala ~
The orchestra kept playing tho afr
over aud over ana ! kept singing
Il until II seemed ! must topplo
Tho orchestra and ! kept az che
song until the people took thcif
seats Then the audience was told
20 leave They left without fear
Has a Job Tor lite.
Before the fire department could
put out the blaze more than 10000
worth ~ property WAS destroyed.
Il was during that fire that Eugene
Jupaon. starring Ia the AIDE playlei,
The Mayer and the Manicure.
recently seen here. dropped dead
In bis dressing room Of heart
disease
Miss Deimore has Job Tor life
with u. " Keith.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22
NOW, WHO IS ffIIS
Mr. ROOSEVELT

los ANGELES. Cal April
Albert Courtney. English hermit
and pfoapectnr. REACHED here lately
on bis fifat trip TO civilization in
many years he was much inter
nsfed Ia knowing NhAt the world
had been anlnE STAGE be left
~Own Queen NiCt0riaf hn
auk~d lie Was much ErieNad 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22

susan SuiVrlya Sister Anne
Had a huAn-a one Dyed man
other eye WAa made Of glass.
Little Susie. cunning lasa.
Wanted Il for chiidish play.
nrEKrd q in hrF Winaums way
Heated Il 80 hot 4 turned
Almost liquid ilow u burned
when ahe pokcd Il. soft and SLOW.
nown the throat ~ uncis Joe.
Who is paralyKed yoa know.
Mamma said. 10 careful Dol
You will burn your fingers. sns. =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-22

The paiice should bear IN mind
that Il they aiIow these amateur
bmrxiaFs and crank hold mps enough
pracslee they ara likely 70 become
pEofesaIanala.