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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-27
ROAD MATERIAL.

Don The roadbed graded
hi cnIn.cted as provided Tor 40
i- Thirteen f13) shall be spread
m~en shoulders Of dirt. which
'i-h De eight inches high. eight feet
'art equitistant from the center
nc ~ the roadbed. a LAYER Of clean
lard limestone or other stone equally
Il emcieni approved by the eurineer.
re from dust and dirt 70 a de,th
not less than eight inches: said
sore 10 b an even denth over tho
W IN ~ said space Of eight feet Of
>til Toadoed a. provided herein tn.
s'ohe snail be OF Uniform quality
va durable. broken as nearly q cub.
: possible. and OF size to pass
hrorgh ring OF q dimension de-
,elHir on the rock used and 20 be
ie'Pr mined by the engineer. The
nler n stone shall be Iayed I'm q
inform and even manner. Not less
ban i.of3 cubic yards OF rock az
Dove provided shall be used on each
meal mile OF this improvement.
pom the layer Of stone as above
.r'Sided shall be spread a layer OF
imeFtnne screenings or river gravel
o uniform depth 10 be determined
y the kind ~ stone used as above
esignated. and approved BY the en-
lneer and superintendent IN charge
4 construction.
ections shall be made at bridges
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-02-27

Auditor Dubois County.
Pursuant to the foregoing precept.
Ferdinand Vollmer, sheriff in and Tor
said county and State. do hereby give
notiee TO qualified voters of HARRISON
and Marion Townships. Dubois County
and State Of Iudiana, that a special
election will be hell On
FRIDAY, MARCH ), 1909.
at the various voting place ] said town
ship, said county and state, for the
purpose set out in the foregoing precep'.
Witness my hand ss said sherin al
Jasper. ssii county and state, this the
81 day Of FEBRUARY, 1909.
Ferdinand vollmer.
Sheriff Dubois County. Indiana
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
TICKS BY TELEGRAPH

George Wharton Pepper. a promin-
ent churchman and lawyer of Philadel-
phia, was speaker at the Brother
mood OF ST. Andrew convention In
Providence, R. /.
Mrs. Georgia Ferguson, associate
pastor OF the Peoples church in Wash
lngton, D. c., says her sex would OBJ
tain the ballot if they adopted the
method suggested by Samuel Adams
IN revolutionary days-elect state
conmlttees study conditions and
adopt state platforms.
Marines from the cruiser, Idzuma.
We're landed in San Francisco to aid
IN nghtlng fire. The visitors thought
.ne Guy was threatened. They were
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Boys Body Recovered.

Milwaukee, Oct. 16.-The body Oh
Carl Grabemann, 10 years old, 600
Holton street, was recovered from
Lake Michigan shortly after lO
o'clock yesterday morning by the life
saving crew, who picked it up near
the point of the government pier The
body was identified at the morgue by
Herman Grabemann, brother
Grabemann went to fish ON the pier
Tuesday afternoon. That night his
hat and two fish poles were found
near shore. These were identlfleo
by the brother as Grabemann's and
since that time effort has been maue
to find the body. Grabemanns par
ents live in Germany.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
TWO MEN DROWN BY
CROWD|NG BOAT

Duluth. Mimi, Oct. 16.-Sixteen
dock laborers, anxious to get across
the slip at the foot of Eleventh ave-
nue. west, and to their work, piled into
a 14-foot fat bottom scow at O'Clock
Yesterday morning, and when the
overladen craft was few feet from
the dock. it sank under Its human
cargo at least two of the sixteen men
losing their lives in their attempts 10
regain the shore.
First reports gave greater fatai1tSt
The names of the dead are not KNOWN
and there is still some doubt as 10 the
number lost but the general opinion
of those who saw the accident or nao
a part in it is that two men Iaiieu
to come up again.
Members of the life saving crew are
dragging the slip for the bodies. me
dock crews are recruited from SO
many sources and the confusion Incl
dent to getting to work so great no
one could tell after the accident VINO
were saved and who were drowned
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
DEMOCRATS MAY NOT MEET.
Fear Plan for Leaders to Get To-
uether Miqht Stir Up Trouble.

washington, D. c., Oct. 16.-Men
who plan to hold a national confer
ence of democratic leaders with a
view to arriving at basis of har-
mony for the antagonistic elements OF
the democratic party, so that they
could be brought together for the
next congressional and national cam
paign, are beginning to take counsel
among themselves to ascertain wheth-
or or not their scheme has sufficient
support to make it worth while. Al
present the advocates of the confer
ence are inclined to think they viii
merely stir up trouble.
With such leaders as William j
Bryan, Gov. Thomas Marshall of Ind1
ana and others withholding their ap
proval, if not expressing their actual
disapproval, it is feared that to press
the call for meeting at this time
might do more harm than good. The
question of holding conference VII
probably be decided within month
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
SENATOR NJ CARREN
READY TO DIE

New York, Oct. Ex-senator P. H.
McCarren was lying between life and
death last night, his physicians hop
ing for the best, but prepared for the
worst.
Yesterday afternoon his turn for
the worse was SO alarming that he
expressed a desire to make Will.
His law partner and others were sent
for, and the document was completed
and witnessed. Last night Catholic
priest administered the last rites.
Yesterday afternoon the senator
had fitful snatches of sleep. When
awake he was in full possession OF
his faculties and insisted upon talk
ing about the political campaign. II
is believed that if the senator sur
wives the night with any show OF Vi
tally, he will have fighting chance
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
The Sandmire

:. 1ohn Walworth. The Sandmire
hov had gone into the woods with a
rartv from this city. among whom was
Walworth who became separated from
tho rest of the crowd. He loaded his
rife and in putting the hammer down
the gun was discharged. Young
Sandmire and companion were seat.
ed On a log some distance away, their
nresence there being unknown to Wal
worth. The bullet struck Sandmire
in the left arm and entered the body
below the heart, penetrating some
distance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
FEARED FIGHT
MIGHT F|zzLE
STAKEHOLDER IN THE JOHNSON
kETcHEL CONTROVERSY
GETS COLD FEET.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. ia ru-
NOR that the championship fight today
between Johnson and Ketchel might
be declared off Oh account of dis
pute over $4,000 side bet, agitated
the pugilistic world yesterday, but an
official announcement by Promoter
Coffroth that he had taken possession
of the $40 900 staked by the two prln-
cipals allayed all fears.
1t is believed that the trouble was
due to a refusal of the appointed
stakeholder to continue in that ca
pacity. The refusal is said to have
been caused by fear of legal compll-
cations, for under the new anti-betting
law it is felony to act as stake
holder. Notwithstanding this, Promo,-
err Coffroth took the money and gave
each of the fighters a receipt for his
share.
When the newspaper man, who was
holding the stakes, announced dis
inclination to lay himself liable to an
infraction of the law, a dispute arose
between Britt, representing ketchel
and Johnson as to whom the money
should be transferred. Johnson ac-
cused Ketchel of attempting to evade
the side bet, but the matter was ended
by Coffroth taking the money. :
Weather conditions alone can pre-
vent the fight, for the sunshine
arena" has no cover The prediction
is for clear weather.
The fight is scheduled for 20 rounds,
to begin at 8 p. m. Jack Welsh is TO
be referee. The betting continues 10
to 4 that Johnson will win. and even
money that he will knock Ketchel out
in less than Is rounds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
ENEMIES AFTER
DOCTOR COOK
SUCH is OPINION OF RECTOR OF
UNIVERSITY OF COPEN-
HAGEN

Copenhagen, Oct. 16.-The Barrill
affidavit, although regarded here as a
vague reply to DR.. Cooks affidavit, is
believed to have weakened somewhat
DR.. Cooks assertion that he ascended
Mount Mckinley to the apex. Public
opinion, however, still favors his
claim that he reached the pole.
The rector of the University of Co
penhagen said: 1T is clear that DR..
Cook is pursued by enemies. There is
noi reason for me to change my mind
Nevertheless, we cannot understand
why DR.. Cook cannot send us the oh.
servations he made at the pole be
fore two months"
Captain Sverdrup, arctic explorer
said that impatience over DR.. Cooks
submission of polar records is unrea
sonable, as Cook is too busy lecturlne
to send observations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20

ever heard Barrill tell the story re-
lated in his affidavit.
Il have telegraphed Fiala, asking
him to head an expedition to bring
back my records, and have asked Pro
lessor Parker who accompanied me
in the early stages of the Mckinley
expedition, to join Fiala. The result
will settle all doubt as to whether
Barrill and myself reached the summit
and demonstrate whether Barrill has
sworn falsely"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
MAKES TWENTY-FIVE
new DRUGGISTS
STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
GRANTS REGISTERED AND AS
sIsTANT CERTIFICATES.
MEMBERS WILL BE GUESTS OF
MINNESOTA STATE
BOARD.
Madison, Oct. 16.

Madison, OcC. To-
Out of AZ applicants, % were grant
ed pharmacist certificates by the
state board of pharmacy, which con-
cluded its examinations yesterday.
The members of the board will visit
the Minneapolis state board OF phar-
macy at Minneapolis next week. Rep
resentatives of the state board of
Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa and
Ohio also will be there.
Edward Williams, president of the
Wisconsin state board, last night said
that the boards of the central states
banded themselves together for the
sible a uniform system of examining
applicants for pharmacist certificates.
This will enable the boards to grant
interstate certificates and save phar-
macists the trouble of taking another
examination when they move from
one state to another within the terri
tory of the interstate association. Mr..
Williams explained that a uniform sys-
tenn will also have a tendency to pre-
vent candidates from making appli-
cation for certificates in other states
because the examinations there are
likely not to be as difficult as in their
own state.
Registered pharmacists certificates
were granted to Clarence J. Holland
Mount Horeb Ernest S. Owen, Mil
waukee; Harlowe M. Rouse, Oshkosh,
and Jacob Sure, Milwaukee.
Assistant pharmacists certificates
were granted to Edgar William Bed
ford. Sheboygan; M. ]. Baumstark
Racine; Albert J. Erb, Columbus; Clar-
ence Eta, Loyal; Harold Ferguson,
Beloit; Edwin Glitter, Hortonville:
John B. Herr, Sheboygan; George d.
Lupient. Marshfield; Robert w. Mir
geler Hancock; w. G. Ollinger, Stur-
geon Bay; Charles Plocek, Racine:
Charles V. Rydell, Superior; Herman
Sondel, Milwaukee; Ralph J. Staush.
Racine; Bern. T. Schcenherman. Mil
Waukee; John A. Spletsfoeser. Fond
du Lac, Mark Sindorf Milwaukee. and
Homer c. Vincent, Green Bay.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
VETERANS REVEAL
ERRORS OF 0SLER|SM
OLDER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ARE MOST EFFICIENT IN
SERVICE.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 16.-Dr. VIII
liam Osler got body blow when 1T
became known that the efficiency
committee of the treasury department
had found that the older clerks are
the best in the department The eff
ficiency committee has been delegated
to the task of wedding from the gov
eminent payroll the incompetents and
inefficients who now draw good sal
aries from the government for doing
nothing. The committee is headed by
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
Norton.
The report is being taken to Dublin,
N. H., by George K. Leet and James
N. Fitzpatrick, representing the com
mittee for the inspection of Secretary
MacVeagh. Mr.. MacVeagh is deeply
interested in the superannuated en-
ployes of the department. He wanted
to know how they were rated. He has
ascertained that, almost without ex-
ception the old men and women are
regarded highly by their chiefs.
The committees investigation re-
veals that the work of the superannu'
ated employees is always well done,
long experience giving an intelligence
that frequently more than offsets the
greater amount of work of younger
employees.
Mr.. MacVeagh is understood to ia
vor a civil retirement pension fund
and in his recommendation TO con
gress will urge such law.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Kramer is Exonerated.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct 16.-Frank
Kramer was exonerated by coro-
ner's jury from blame in connection
with the death of Henry Hoberg,
stakeholder of the John Hoberg Pa
per mill, who was killed Monday night
in saloon fracas. According to the
verdict, Hoberg died of conclusion OF
the brain caused by striking his head
against the floor in falling after he
had been struck by Kramer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
THINKS DIR. LElTH SAFE.
Chase s. Osborn Says Madison PROBES
sor Is Not in Danger.

Chase ;. OSBORN Says MauiSOn TT0sSs-
sor Is Not in Danger.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Oct. 10
1T seems to me a wholly unwarranted
reflection on Professor C. K. Leith's
woodcraft to intimate that he may be
lost in the Hudson Bay country,
says Chase S. Osborne, intimate
friend of the member CT the University
of Wisconsin faculty whose friends at
the Wisconsin, capital have expressed
fears that he may have succumbed
to hardships in his trip to Canadian
wilds. Osborn has spent long periods
in the woods with DR.. Leith and
knows that the university professor
is splendid woodsman. accustomed
to hardships and competent to take
care of himself in the widest of Sec
lions. Osborn says that the season Is
not far advanced and that the ice
would not yet be serious obstacle.
He says DIR. Leith and his companions
still have plenty of time to return
to civilization before winter might
make their position perilous.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
6ia Sum Paid for lnstep.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 16.-In circuit
court in the case of Sigward Hong
VS.. the Girard Lumber company OF
Dunbar, Wis, a verdict has been re-
turned giving the plaintiff damages OF
$4,000. Hong was an oiler employed
in the Dunbar plant of the company
and while employed in the regular
discharge of his duties his foot be-
came caught in set screw and he
had the instep of his right foot SO
badly cut and torn that the use of 1t
was practically destroyed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Parents Ask Monetary soIace.

Marinette. Wis, Oct. 16.-Mr. and
Mrs. Napoleon Trudeau OF Oconto
have started suit for $4,000 damages
for the death of their son, Joseph
against the Oconto Electric company
and the Peoples Land and Manufac-
turing company, another electric light
corporation. The boy was hanging a
harness in barn when he was cleo
trocuted by accidentally touching q
wire. His death was caused. II Is
alleged. by the wires of the two com
panies becoming crossed and botn
companies ON that account are made
defendants.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
MRS. MASON ACQUITTED.
OF Charge of Assault With Intent e
Kill John w. Talbot.

South Bend, Oct. 16.-Mrs. Leona
Mason yesterday was acquitted OF a
charge of assault with intent to Kill
John w. Talbot, supreme president OF
the order of Owls. She said she fired
a revolver in. the corridor leading to
Talbot's- office to brighten the attor-
new. Before the trial she caused the
circulation of pamphlet telling OF
her alleged relations with Talbot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
NATIONALS BEST AMERICANS.
By Close Score Veterans Take Chica-
90 Championship Series.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-The national
league club defeated the Chicago
American league team here yesterday
and won the series for the city cham
pionship, the final count of the series
standing four games to one in favor
of the Nationals.
Nationals
oo1.o 900 OIL; 6; o
Americans
10000 0 0 90; /; /
Batteries-Brown and Moran; White
and Payne.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Money in Snake Crop.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 16.-Ihe sum
of 123 for one months work was
what T. L. Brown of Newton received
from County Clerk Rawlinson when
he presented 246 rattles on which he
collected a bounty of so cents each.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
aishon Hare Near Death.

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 16-Blshop
Hare of South Dakota lies uncon-
scious at the home of his sister here.
His physician late last night report
ed his condition somewhat improved.
His respiration is better and there
now seems to be a chance of recov-
cry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Hunter Accidentally Shot.

Richland Center Wis, Oct. 49,
Lloyd Sandmire, the 14-year-old son
cf Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sandmire, of Ash
Ridge, was the victim of the accidental
discharge OF gun, which resulted in
his death. The gun was in the hands
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Kentucky Ex-senator succumbs.

frankfort, KY, Oct. 16.-Former
united States Senator William Lind
say died at his home here early yes
terday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Sentenced for Life.

st. Louis. Oct. 16.-Elmer Clark
charged with attacking a girl, was
convicted at Clayton yesterday after.
noon and life sentence imposed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-20
Madisonian a Victim.

1t is understood that Mrs. John M.
Parkinson of this city holds $4,000
of stock in the closed bank. She is
a granddaughter of the late Moses M.
Strong who was pioneer and promi-
nent resident of Mineral Point. Mrs.
Parkinson's liability to the bank is
$40, 900 and she will be loser to a
considerable extent as the result of
the alleged misapplication of funds
by Allen.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-04-15
MARRIAGE In japan,

A Japanese husband is allowed only
one wife. but to marry is sometimes q
much more serious matter than with
us. Either the husband must be form
ally adopted into the family Of the
wife or the wife into the family Of the
husband, the couple being absorbed
into one family and subject to Its
discipline. As rule, this custom
weighs more heavily on the bride than
on the husband, for she must not only
obey her husband, but every member
Of his family Of an older generation
than himself; hence young woman
often longs for old age, so that she
may WELD authority over the younger
generations. To bring about a mar
riage in Japan an intermediary Is ap-
pointed, whose duty it Is to introduce
the parties and to look to every ar
rangement of the wedding. He re.
mains through life the guide, philos-
opher and friend Of the married cou.
pie, who refer all matters, all misun-
derstandings, to his counsel. - Pear
| sons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-04-15
"cut of With a Shilling"

We often hear OF the threat OF being
.cut off with a shilling by our Pc
culiar and crotchety relatives, but the
following clause Of will is literal
execution of it which would not be
considered by many Of us to be very
effective salve for the pain attending
their demise:
whereas 1t was my misfortune to
be made very uneasy by Elizath NJ,
NV wife. from our marriage by her
turbulent behavior, for she was not
content with despising my admoni-
tions, but she contrived every method
to make me unhappy; she was SO per-
verse in her nature that she would not
be reclaimed, but seems only to be
born to be a plague to me. The
strength of Samson, the knowledge OF
Homer, the prudence Of Augustus. the
cunning of Pyrrhus. the patience OF
Job. the subtlety Of Hannibal and the
watchfulness Of Hermogenes could moi
have been sufficient to subdue her, fol
no skill or force in the world couic
make her good And as we have lvet
separate and apart from each othe'
for eight years and she having per
yertcd her son to leave and total!
abandon me. therefore I give her
shilliAg only."-London Telegraph.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-04-15
Kent His Word.

A young fellow in Havana who oc.
cupied the position Of a reporter fell
in love with girl. the daughter Of .
wealthy planter. He applied to her
father In the orthodox way for his
consent to the marriage.
"Presumptuous!" said the father,
with eyes flashing. You, a poverty
stricken journalist, and my daughter!
Sir, get out Of my presence"
The journalist was very angry. 1t
brought forth a heated declaration Of
pride:
"Your daughter is too good for me,
you say? / will marry a princess be-
fore die" And, with head erect, he
left the irate father.
The journalist went to Spain. He
wrote poems. The poems were read
by the Princess Josephine. There was
a meeting. The two fell in love with
each other. 1t is said the journalist
was SO sincere in his affection that
probably he forgot his declaration to
the Havana planter. They were both
royalty happy, eloped, married in Val
ladolid and were eventually pardoncd
by Queen Isabella, the one time jour-
nalist being received with all the re-
spect due to his new and high rank.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-04-15

the veranda in the early part of an
idyllic summer day-"won't you let me
paddle you up the creek bit this
morning?"
Gracious as was Miss Avery's ac-
knowledging smile, it could not quite
conceal the astonishment in her wide
open blue eyes. This Tom noticed.
meeting the implication gallantly.
You see." he explained, endeavor-
ing to toss off the words with worldly
ease, you are so discouragingly pop
ular, Miss Avery. This is the first
time l ever found you-detached. rs 1t
WERE"
Annette Avery laughed with delight
full righteousness.
I'D love to so, Mr.. Brewster" she
assured him. Its too glorious a
morning to spend waiting for some
| one who does not show up.
| ooh" said Tom. crestfallen. then
you're not really detached, after all:"
absolutely" was Annette's emphat
ic reply. "a laggard in-a laggard.'
she finished weakly. isn't worth wait
ing for. When shall we start?'
Fright away" urged Tom. He wa!
| apprehensive Of that 'laggard."
"All right" agreed Annette. Jus
wait till run in and tell mother"
Bring -our parasol." Tom cried aft
er her and then stood dumfounded a
his own temerity. But by the tim
Annette reappeared he had brace'
himself literally for the shoulderfnl
Of this formidable responsibility. Wha
matter if on their way to the boat
house he did carry the frivolous thin
at an angle diametrically opposed t
its protective purpose? He was hal
PLY unconscious of it. and Annette
blinking heroically. was too mag
unanimous to disillusion him.
The canoe launched. Tom. with som
| show of savoir faire. tossed the cusf
ions into it aud extended his hand
Annette. At length. with lonl
graceful sweep of the paddle. the
were off.
The shimmering radiance OF the sc
marshes as they followed the wine
ings Of the little creek soon subdue
their outbursts of admiration. and the
fell by mutual consent into dream
silence.
| Suddenly in her excitement at sigl
| Of a 'sblue" crab scuttling sidewise b
meath the canoe Annette lost hold
I | her parasol Before Tom could resc'
Il with his paddle yelping mongr