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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ Kean re-
turned home from Indianapolis
Friday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Wcrsted Dress Goods, in blacks
and colors. Styles ard prices cor
r ct, at Ed. j. kuebler's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Mrs. John Fry was down from
Llbois Wednesday shopping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

The Princeton Ball team busted
p last Saturday and so did not
how up in Jasper Sunday
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Indian runner duck eggs fiv"
tents each at w. l.. Anderson's
Velpen Ind 4w
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27
LEGAL BLANKS.

w rrarty Deeds. Quit Claim
Deeds, Chattle Mort RACES, Real
Estate Mortgag S, Inventoies
Suponeas, Warrants. Reports etc
for Sale at the COURIER OFFICE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

The pupils Of the High School
will enjoy a days GU ng to-mor-
row when they will d i've in bus
and carriages TO Rave Rock in
HARRISON Up. and o.her places of
interestin that part of the county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Albert Klein was down from
Louisville to spend Sunday with
his family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Rev. + f. Moore and family
came in Wednesday from Listle
York. Ind. for a visit with rela-
tlvcs here.
s-r Just IN Apales. Oranges,
Plneapples, Figs. Dates. Lem.
mons etc at tIaberly Conf,s-
tionery
Queen Quality Shoes and Slip.
pers for Ladies the correct styles
at I'd. j. Kuebler's
George Doelle's only boy went
TO his first communion last Sun.
day and enjoyed a blowout with
the manhattan orchestra during
the afternoon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

John Pau and family on Mon
day moved into their new res
iderce on East Twelfth st.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Jos Jaent and family have
moved into their new residence
on North Newton ST.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

There Were several r ceptions
and fine dinners in Jasper asst
Sunday in honor of the dlffere.. t
boys and girls who vent to their
first communiCns.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Miss \ talia Soluble was home
from Ailltown the first part of
this week visiting her mother.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

"Dr. Thomas Electric Oil = the best
remedy for that often fatal disease coup
Has been used with success in our fam
ily for eight years. Mrs. l.. whi,acre
Buffalo, y. y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Born To Mr. and Yrs Perry
Poison OF West S, ve.'h St q
boy. on Thursday May ID.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Otto Lampert on Wednesday
returned to St. Louis, where he
is working for an electrical Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Mrs. Chas Egg left last Thurs
dsy for Michigan City to visit her
daughter Mrs. d Brinkmeyer
and Mrs. VIM Berger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

Groceries always new goods at
lowest prices at Ed. j. Kuebler's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27

An invitation dance was given
at the Opera house Tuesday night
which was fairly we'll attended.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-27
New Court House

Mrs J S Stewart and Mrs.
V +. Claycomb spent last Thur. :
day in Evansville shopping.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

Miss Adah Dedrich teacher in
Kaukauna, spent Sunday with her par
ents here.
Mr.. Anton kerscher returned Mon
day from St. Paul, where he had been
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. McCulley have re-
turned from an extended visit on the
Pacific coast.
Mrs. A. L. Nash and child and Miss
Grace Pritchard are visiting relatives
at Ia Crosse.
Miss Marguerite and II. Y. Shiferly
of Chicago are visiting ut the home Of
Patrick Kelley
The Misses Grace and Kate Van
Worst of Appleton visited with friends
here Wednesday.
Miss Alice Cochems of Sturgeon Bay
was visiting with Miss Josephine John
son for a few days,
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,tp.L,1 I,5n.ia Oh uo,,o 40
,,,nnad ,rnn.,,a,. from . twin, - ,ri1vo,-
w., ,,..,, -, -, a,,t,,nohiio
" "
Mrs. Gust Winkelman, and children,
of Amigo are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heideman. ST..
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

DR.. JOS. c. Jirikowoc, Veterinary
Surgeon. Office $50 York St. Office
Phone r 460-Residenc Phone Red 232
Miss Helen Warren visited with
friends at Sheboygan Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. H. Murphy left Friday for a
visit with relatives at Chicago.
Miss Litta Voelchert was home from
Milwaukee for few days visit.
Mr.. f. A. Miller returned Friday
from a business tri p to Chicago.
Don't forget the county graduating
exercises next Saturday, June t.
Louis Kunz and son Irwin has re-
turned from a trip to Milwaukee.
Mr.. A. f. Robley of Cato was a call
er at the PILOT Office Friday.
Mrs. George LaBreche is visiting
with friends at Grand Rapids, Wis.
Miss Anna Muth from Milwaukee
spent Sunday with her parents here.
c, NJ, ,r....-.....
co. Abst. co. inform YOU if YOU have a
clear title to your estate. IS
Max Stauss was here from Chicago
Tuesday and left Wednesday for Tex
as.
f. /. Aentner ana Emil leitgeh re-
turned SATURDAY from " "TRIP 70 INCA
90.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

Supt. c. w. Meisnest returned Sat
urdav from Lacrosse, where he haC
been for few days attending the con.
ventlon of county superintendent.
Mr.. J. T.. Sheahan was in the city
Tuesday and made the PILOT oiiise q
call. He was on his way to Chicago
after spending a week at his old home
in Maple Grove.
In the list of full course graduates OF
the Stevens Point Normal School i,
the name of Margaret Stephenson OF
Liberty, this county. We tender con.
gratulations
Mr.. John Bertsche of Meeme was a
caller at the PILOT Office today. He
was accompanied by his brother-in-law,
JOS. Schaller of Milwaukee who i,
visiting him.
Mr.. Jos. Brady closed a successful
term of school at Silver Lake last
Thursday. He was in the city Tues.
day and made the PILOT Office a sociaI
call. His subscription is paid in adj
vance for years to come.
DR.. Goddard the Milwaukee Special
ist will be at the Williams Hotel Mani
towoc, on Saturday, June 1lth and
every four weeks thereafter. The doctor
comes to us highly recommended, and
this is an excellent opportunity to con
suit reliable specialist without going
to the trouble or expense of a trip &c
some large city. Consultation is free.
Read his ad elsewhere In this paper.
Mr.. Louis kohlbeck of Meluik was
in the city Friday and made a call at
the PILOT office. Mr.. Kolbeck recent
~ engaged in business at McInik and
is doing we'll
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Leo Ryder is visiting friends at Chi
go.
X. w. Berger was a visitor at Anti
Friday.
Prof. J. a. Book was Chicago Wis
pr Friday.
Mr.. Ben Hanson wa. at Chicago Sat-
day on visit.
Hugo Wits spent Sunday with friends
Milwaukee.
Mr.. +. j. Shatfer of Branch was a
Her at the PILOT Office Saturday.
yNm. F.. Ohde spent Sunday with
bends at Chicago.
Mrs. August Cerull is visiting with
lends at Appleton.
Judge J. S. Anderson took a trip to
'ilwaukee Tuesday.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
rs. Julius Dettman.
Mrs. Carl Machmiller is visiting rel
! ives at Watertown.
A son was born Saturday to Mr.. and
/ rs. Herman Wagner.
| Mr.. Albert Tech is at New London
b visit to his sister.
Mrs. Il. G.. Plumb left Sunday on a
Fip to the Pacific coast.
Mrs. Guyles is at Kaukauna for a
sit with her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Fricke left Tues
| V for visit at Amigo.
Mr.. Chas. Spindler left Tuesday on a
|lsiness trip to Chicago.
Mr.. Tim Kechan of Cooperstown was
caller at the PILOT Office Friday.
Peter Erickson of Milwaukee is Wis
ing friends in this city.
Burt Markham left Saturday for a
w days visit at Madison.
Mrs. F. f. Rogers left for Madison
riday to visit with friends.
Mrs. f.. S. Grove is visiting with rel
lives and friends in Liberty.
DR.. a. j. and Hugo Wits were at
hicago Tuesday on business.
Irving Alter from Ludington spent
unday with his parents here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
LOW RATES EAST
Account National Conventions.

Special low rates via the Chicago q
North Western by. on convenient
date, during the summer months to
Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Saratoga
Springs, Niagara Falls, Washington,
New York City, Atlantic City Boston
and points on the Atlantic Scaboard,
account National Conventions.
Summer tourist rates daily TO all sea
side and mountain resorts in the east,
Direct connections at Chicago with
fast trains of all lines east. Choice OF
routes. For information, apply to any
ticket agent of The North Western
Line.
Pub. May 26, June ,.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02


we WISH 10 say Il lie" words Ior ihr
ola ioIkN' believing that the hIIrmliIea
OF advanced years are often treated
win an indifference that Is nara to
bear Not by al, OF course Tor there
are many we VIII nope the MAJORITY
thal are thou2huuI OF tle aged ana
hIhu 10 lhehl' lhoh again. there are
o'her' "ho' TO put IT lh'lod}' are iar'h
ana coId' II Is very natufal 10 NhllIc
Oh "ha' Is loNeI| ana strong ana
lro"h on Ih' reverse "l'ilou' even
observing lhal we 90 so' ana 1t oI'eh
lolIoWs' win thc young eHpeclaIiE,
IhaJ as Ihey look on the IurFoWeu race
the ollh eyes the tremoIlhg hah"N' the
tottenhg' uncertain steps oi an oId
man OF woman IIlcS seem 10 forget
lIlal III Ih1t warm ana hoheIS prison
ilo'9o are hoall ailu NouI "hlth year ~
Tor recognition, Tor NlholleSN III "ofu
an" oeeu' ana ioF a lllUIe IoNo' WIN IN
intensity 'haI Nou'I' III us IuIIhe'' oo''
not KNOW lhey must Iof5't OF one
womb ho' 50 oitoh near auch remarks
~ 'I' &Faho''"' ooh poIilor'
grandpa iofSetS '''fSth'hS' grandma
"i'' GO you "'iV u" 20 'or' VIA 'o'N7
ought 10 oe cohIoh'ou at nome
IN our words TO othef'' IN an our
o'aihEH WIN men, II : our uull 20
''oP an" 'Il'ilN' a"o win 'ho o'o II Is
Po''''IG Cruelty noO 10 90 So II II
oo"h h'I'' re"'el'lo DER q h'lI win '''eP
stony palms, ana AT us 1901 Inere =
Only grave. ION ny IN P"'ch'
words ana looks push 'hein along us
PERCEPTIONS ways oo'' I pru''e 'hol.
weary Icct Win rock" o. iloIcuIe ana
uhcAIIeo-lor JEST ooh gla|e tna'
ao"h""ru sol" WIN 'llo ICE OF IN
ul"cf'"c'' "ll" "poNt 'ii' "o'i H'hS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
Ends Winters Troubles.

TO many, winter is season Of trou-
bic The frost bitten toes and fingers,
chappcd hands and lips, chilblains, cold
sores, red and rough skins, prove this.
But such troubles ily before Bucklen !,
Arnica Salye. 4 trial conyinces.
Greatest healer Of Burns, Boils, Piles,
Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Sprains. Ou-
II 25c nj Henry Hinrich.'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
Banks on Sure Thing Now.

an never be without DR.. Kings
New Life Pills again, writes \, Schin-
geek. 647 Elm St, Buffalo, N. y.
"They cured me Of chronic ron,tipa-
ton when all others failed" uncqual-
ed for Biliousness, Jaundice, Indigcst-
ion, Headache. Chills, Malaria and De-
bility. DC at Henry Hinrich>
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

Wigs 1t takes my wife 10 manage
tranps You should sec the wood she's
got cut
Riggs low does she work Il?
Wiggs Easily enough. She tells
them such funny stories they laugh
TIL they split,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

However worldly and sinful people
are they want their children good.
How are You going to have them good?
Buy them a few good books? Teach
them a few excellent catcchism.2
Bring them to church? That /, All
very well, but Of little final result un-
less you do it with the grace Of God in
your heart DO you realize that your
children are started for eternity? Are
they on the right road? Those little
forms that are now 20 bright and beau
thl when they have scattered in the
dust, there will be an immortal spirit
living on in a mighty theaterof action,
and your faithfulnc-s or your neglect
now Is deciding their destiny
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

If You have a home and are out of
debt, don't fret and worry yourself
and good wife into the grave for the
sake of making money. You have
only one life to live, and it is brief at
best Take a little pleasure and com
fort as you go day by day, and try to
do a little good to others. \ morbid,
insatiate desire to possess the earth,
to grab everything in sight, is at the
foundation of more misery than al
most any one thing. Wealth alone
will never keep memory green: a
good life and kind actions will.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

EminentIy Successful in.
Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, deaf.
ness, partial deafness catarrhal deaf
ness, roaring ringing noises in the head.
| Cases that have been improperly treat
ed can he cured
Eye Diseases, cataract, granulated
lids, weak and watery eyes, iuflamed
eyes and the fitting Of glasses treated
with the most modern methods
Catarrhal Diseases. bronchial
catarrh, catarrh of the lungs, nasal
catarrh, forced breathing and obstruct-
ed breathing in nostris in most cases
| completely cured.
Diseases of the Lungs, early con.
sumption, pleurisy, asthma, shortnes- of
breath treated with the latest tubercu,
| lar treatment.
Liver, Stomach and Bowel Troubles
| dyspepsia, sick headache, appendicitis,
gall stones, constipation, diseases Of the
liver, and indigestion, sour stomach,
| etc.
Kidney and Bladder Trouble, da.
betes, bright's disease enlargement of
the kidneys, pains in the back stiffness
of the back
Nervous diseases, Neuralgia, sciatica
nervous prCstratiOn nervous indigestion
paralysis md brain diseases.
BLOOD and Skin Diseases, heart
diseases, dropsy, swelling of the Limbs,
sores. pain in the bones, rheumatism,
enlarged veins eczema itch, pimples
and bad circulation.
Cancer, TumOr, GOiter, Fistuia
Piles, tubercular glands, rupture. en-
larged glands cold limbs and all extern
al growths, treated by hypodermic in
lection method without the knife and
loss of blood
Chronic Diseases OF Men and Women
a Speciality.
II you are nervous, excitable and
irritable, Respondent weak and easily
tired ont, lack Of energy, want Of con
fidence, or have headache, backache
pain in side, mis- treatment il re.
markedly successful
REMARKABLE CURES
Effected in old, lingering and long stand
ing cases which have been neglected OF
improperly treated Consolation 81 90
NORTHERN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
1927 Century Bids, Minneapolis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
HOME CIRCLE COLUMN.

Don't tell everything you know,
don't tell everything you hear, don't
blister your tongue with backbiting,
don't be Satan's bellows to blow up
the fire of strife in the community.
Either cut off bit of your tongue or
season it with the salt of grace BE
quick to work and slow to talk.
Think of your own faults ere other
peoples faults YOU tell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
Girls Hats=NeWest Styles
commencement Day Prices
SIPS, $1.S5, S2.S5 to $4.S5

You never had an opportunity to buy
hats like these at the price offered
The shapes are the neWest,-the top
notch of style. The trimming con-
sists of plain velvet bands on some,
while others are trimmed with bows
of ribbon, flowers, grasses and wheat
effects. A large variety of different
styles will be shown giving you an
opportunity of quick selection. We
are certain that you will be pleased
with the style and price of these hats.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
Chronic Diseases OF Men and Women
a Speciality.

II you are nervous, excitable and
irritable, Respondent, weak and easily
tired ont lack Of energy, want Of con.
fdence, or have headache, backache,
pain in side, nia treatment il re.
markedly successful
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
REMARKABLE CURES

Effected in old lingering and long stand
ing cases which have been neglected OF
improperly treated Consolation 81 90
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
ChiidrenS Hats
Commencement Day Prices

Special low prices on ChildrenS hats
for Saturday. A new assortment spe-
cially prepared for commencement
day selling at prices that will please
every mother. The popular tub hat csc
Milan Sailors soc to S125. ChildrenS
trimmed hatS,-Charming youthful
appearing hats that will delight the
heart of every child. Plain ribbon
and deliberately flower trimmed at
Csc to $3.50.
We invite every mother to take ad-
vantage of these exceptional bargains
for Saturday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS
TWO RIVERS TRAINS.

l005 am ilSpm Leave Two Rivers :
l025am iOp IN Arrive Mantowoc z
MANITOWOC GREEN BAY LINE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-02

NORTHERN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
1927 Century Bids, Minneapolis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
The Mystery of a Duel.

Having fought his duel and saved
his honor by firing shot in the air,
the editor of a French provincial
newspaper went back to his desk and
the incident had quite left his mind
when he felt something strange in
his thigh. He looked and found that
he was bleeding profusely.
A doctor was called, who discov'
cred that bullet was embedded in
the editors thigh some two inches
deep and required extraction. why
was this not taken notice of on the
spot where the. duel took placer"
he asked. The editor was as much
in the dark as the doctor. At the mo-
ment of the duel he had fired into
the air and his adversary also took
distracted sort of aim. There had
evidently been no intention of doing
the slightest harm on either side.
The editor felt nothing as he left
the field and had shaken hands with
his antagonist as a sign OF reconcil1a-
! ton. How a bullet came to be lodged
In his thigh was simply one of the
mysteries of cueling.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
SAID BY THE YOUNGSTERS
Some Bright Remarks Worth Pre-
serving, That Have Fallen From
Childish Lips.

little girl, after listening to the
1ymn. In heaven therea stands an
ever open door," remarked that there
must be two heavens, cause grand
mad never had any open door where
she is" And a dear little country
laddie, visiting city Sunday school
and hearing abont the many man
sions" Of the better land, later ex-
planned that they lad been studying
all about Paradise Flats"
Ecclesiastical modes and matters
frequently are puzzling to the little
ones. A small Chicago citizen was Ia
ken to fine church, where the music,
windows, furnishings, and all acces-
series were as impressive as the build
ing. The minister, living up to his
enviable reputation as an orator. in
dulged in brilliant rhetorical flight
Il know" he declared, who gilds
the sun and silvers the stars and
paints the flowers and tints the sky
and lends to the rivers their beauty,
to the ocean its glory, to the skies
their perfect light" and so on through
long and effective periods. Finally
came the interrogatory climax: who
is it, my friends, who performs all
these wonders? Who is it? Who?"
From the front pew where the baby
listener had been all eager attention
came shrill, disappointed pipe:
You said You knew!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13

the future and saw the approval OF
coming generations whose views
would not be obscured by the passions
and excitement of the moment. When
the news of his death reached Missouri
there was an entire change Of senu-
ment and all classes united to do
honor to his memory. They then real
ICED that the mightiest man of Mis-
souri, was dead, the man who lowered
above friends and foes. All the state
was in mourning and his funeral at
St. Louis was attended by more than
forty thousand people.
Saved Missouri to Union.
1t was the fight Benton made that
enabled others, when the war came,
to keep Missouri in the Union. If Mis-
souri, had seeded there probably
would have been a different story to
tell than that which came from Apo
mattoX.
So Benton won life's battle by sim
pie honesty, by perseverance, by hav-
ing ideals and remaining true to them
in sunshine and in shadow. His infiu-
ence will be felt for good as long as
this republic lasts, and the failure to
secure political preferment at the end
of his life by giving up the fight &C,
centuates the grandeur of his charac'
ter. He lost for the moment, but in
losing he gained for all time. For him
there was victory in defeat. The les.
son of his life is-it is not essential
! always to win, but it is essential to
keep the faith.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13

and a resolution was passed demand
ing that slavery be permitted to exist
In territory north Of the Missouri COM
promise boundary and instructing the
senators to vote accordingly. Benton
denounced this resolution as treason
able and refused to obey 1t. He said
1t did not represent the sentiment OF
the people of the state and he appealed
from the Missouri legislature to the
Missouri people. The struggle was bit
ter and intense. AS Benton was up
for reelection, 1t being the close Of
his fifth term as senator, the effort
was to control the legislature which
was to elect the senator for the fol-
/ lowing term. Neither side obtained a
majority of the members and dead
lock resulted to be broken by the anti
Benton Democrats combining with the
Wings and bringing about Benton's
defeat.
| The old warrior was not dismayed
and kept up the fight. In 1852 he was
sent to the lower house of congress
from ST. Louis as a Union Democrat.
For thirty years he had been absolute
dictator In the politics of Missouri.
His word was final, and his wishes
law, but the tide had turned, and for
the remaining years of his life set
steadily against him. Yet at no time
in his career does Benton present a
| more inspiring figure than when, with
his back to the wall, crowded on every
side by foes, he continued to battle for
the principles he believed in. BY com.
promising and by trucking to the pub
lie sentiment of his state he could
have regained his seat in the senate,
but he would have lost the love and
admiration due the brave man who
prefers defeat with the right to vic
tory with what he considers wrong.
Benton's mannerisms were marked
and did not tend to make him popular
with the masses. He seemed egotis
teal to the point of absurdity, yet in
him it was merely exaggerated self
respect. To the casual observer stern
and pompous, he was gentle and ten
der-hearted to those who knew him
we'll. His public and private life were
above reproach. His high sense Of
honor as a public servant, his incor
ruptible integrity, his unwavering ad
hyrence at whatever cost to the prin
ciples he believed In, his powerful in
tellect and his aggressive energy com
bined to make him a fighter eminently
qualified to lead and represent the
militant people of the West in the frs
half of the last century.
He was defeated for reelection Il
the house In 1854, and in 1856 became
the candidate Of the Union Democrat
for governor, and ran third in thu
race. He was now "A years old, but al
vigorous and robust as ever. Withou
lamenting his fate or the peoples in
gratitude, he cheerfully took up tn
: completion Of his Thirty Years
View" giving mental picture of tn
: important events in the history of GU
, country with which he had been cor
? nected. In 1858 he died in Washing
ton, undismayed by the storm of pub
/ lie misunderstanding that had wreck
/, ed his political life. He looked int