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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-06-01
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-06-01

~ ali erts aBg gI 5itnfes q w6nlen ai
great Rehilse oi esauty has do0e vitet sire
slsose -tsintla
Newark post., 1911-04-05
Refused Liquor License

The application OF John Lynch to Sc
cure fractional license for the hotel
at klrkwood was refused by Resident
Judge Herbert L. Rice in court on
Saturday. Caleb Z. Burchenal. repre-
senting the Law and Order Society,
produced several witnesses who testi-
hel that in their opinion the applicant
was not mt person to run the hotel, {.
he could not maintain order there.
he hotel was conducted by William
+. Smith for number of years, and
when he applied for license at the LAST
term OF court, a remonstrance was
placed against the place, on the ground
that gambling was allowed and that Of
selling to minors. Rodney and Rod
ney, attorneys for Lynch, produced a
petition signed by large number of
taxpayers in the district, advocating
the opening of the place. but the court
refused the request-Morning News.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
Anthrax Warning From State Board OF
Agriculture

Farmers are warned that it is dan
gerouS to bring cattle from districts
where there is no anthrax to farms N
fected with this disease. So long as no
new stock is brought to these infected
farms, the disease does not appear to
exist for the reason that the animals
are constantly exposed to the disease
and become permanently immune, al
most as if they had actually had the
disease and had recovered. Therefore,
they go on year after year and no
trouble appears, but when cattle from
district not affected are brought to
the place they soon take the disease
i'll a most viruent and fatal iorm.. Such
instances have been rather common in
Delaware during the past few years,
and hence this warning is timely and
should be needed. Neglect to heed it
may result i'll serious losses.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
All Fools Day

The custom OF playing tricks and
practical jokes on the first day of
April is common throughout Europe
and America. The practice probably
goes back to the era o. the early Hin
dus, who play the same kind of tricks
on the last day OF March, when they
hold what is called the Hull festival" i"
This is one of the most ancient cele-
brations in existence. In it all castles
take part.
The professional joker or jester. as
he used to be called, has always been
with us. SO that it is not surprising
that one day in all the year should be
Sc taside, in which fun and humor may
have full sway.
Just why the first OF April should be
named as this day is uncertain. Many
think that All Fools Day is derived
from thai old affair between the Ro-
mans and the Sabnes. The Roman
soldiers during the early life OF Rome,
found themselves without wives. The
neighboring Sabine women would have
nothing to do with them SO the
crafty Romans instituted great games
to be D aved on the first day of April
in horor OF Neptune. The Sabines
focked in great numbers to Rome to
view the games During the progress
OF the festivities the Romans seized
number OF the Sabine women for wives
An old, old legend tells us that fools
are specially loved by the gods and are
the product of necessity. Zeus one
dav found heaven very dull and com
p,aired that among all the gods there
was not one who had cleverness enough
to cheer him up.
| Zeus thought about this for few
minutes, then an idea came to HIM.
II will tell The priest, he SAID, tha'
a shower is about to fall, but that i
will wet only iools.'
| So the priest made the announce
ment 10 the people. Not one OF then
| moved to shelter save philosopher
Each waited to see his neighbo
drenched. -,
| When the sun shone, the philosophe
walked into the market place Inc
indignant drenched mob hailed h'm a
a fool, even stoning him. But he sai'
to them: =, :,
wait little and | will prove t'
YOU that | am not as much OF a 100
as | look" oo . E,
Then he prayed thus: - "ise Ia
ther of the witty and witless. sen'
down a shower upon me. Soak M
even as these fools are soaked. Max
!, me- as much Of a fool as my neighbo
nnd helm me, because OF being tooi
20 + live in peace among fools"
- Then the shower iell, and when tn
philosopher arose Zeus cried;
"a health to the First OF roofs. -,
Although men have been born wit
sense Of humor, since the beginnln'
Of ,ime, Lycurgus, so far as we know
was w. The first funny man OF history. II
! c@oused @ to be erected great statue I
laughter, because he loved to see TN
people merry ,,r;es oi Europ
,r;ous terms are applied to the VIC
.;ms % Of III first OF April fun.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
BO1RD OF TRADE

Presidential. c Rose.
Vice President-Jacob Thomas.
Treasurer-Edward w. Cooch.
Secretary--W. H. Taylor.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
"The Methodist"

The M. Z. Conference at the last
session adopted "The Baltimore Me-
thodist" published in Baltimore, Md,
for the Baltimore Conference as their
organ.
This action links the entire Episco-
pal Methodism of the great States of
Maryland and Delaware together in
the support OF joint religious medium
of their own faith. The name OF the
oaper has been changed 10 The Metho-
dist.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
DIRECTORY
MEMBERS OF COxYN0yy

Mayor-J. P. Wright.
Eastern District-John w. Chambers,
Howard Leak
Middle District-H. M. Campbell Dr.
Walt Steele.
Western District-D. c. Rose, vii.
liam R. Kennedy.
Secretary OF Council--G. w. Kelley.
Clerk
Meeting OF Council-Ist MONDAY
night of every month.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
Merchant Tailor

Altering, cleaning and pressing
neatly done. Clothes bought ana eN
changed. Some clothing for sale no"
at reasonable prices :,
Notify me by postal and ! VIII can
for worL Address.
JOHN H. HERBENEk.
Newark, Del
Near Squire Chambers.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
NEWARK TOWN LIBRARY
B4NFS

Meeting OF Directors National Bank,
every Tuesday morning: =
Meeting OF Directors OF Newark
Trust Company, every wednesday
morning at 7:3o.
Newark post., 1911-04-05

In France the man tricked is called
a silly fish, in Scotland, 'gawk"
Peop.e in all parts Of the world love
hearty laugh, 70 which fact we un-
doubtedly owe the continued observ-
ance oi this dav.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
BUILDING d LOAN ASSN

w. H. Taylor, Secretary. IT.
Meeting first Tuesday night u can
month.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
Statistics
LEGISLATURE Me NIB berS hip
TRANSFORMATION
Municipal
RO4RD OF EDUC4TION

President ...... Edward L. Richards
Secretary and Treasurer or
DR.. Joel 5, GilfNlan
William J. Holton
George F. Ferguson
7. David Jaquette.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
PRESRYTERIH CHUHSH
Rev. Vim. II. Rowan, IN. L.
Pastor
Services

Sunday School, GAS a. m
Preaching, II a. m.
Christian Endeavor, 6,4s p. m.
Praise and Song Service, 73' p W.
Wednesday evening Prayer 'meee''s'
8 o't'ock. 80,
Teachers and Officers meeting : ':o
o'clock.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
Committees
Educational

G.. A. Harter
DIR. Walt Steele
Newark post., 1911-04-05
LODGE MEETINGS
OPERA HOUSE.

Monday-Kuights of Pythias, or n
~ ? 7:3o P. M.
Tuesday-Imp. Order Red Men, \,
acknowledgements, or 5. w; NJ NJ
Thursday-Ladies' Circle, S. w. NJ;
Friday-Modern Woodmen OF nI''e. s
ica. No. 1910 7'3o w.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

;cS 7:3o P. M.
saturday--Knghts of Golden Eagle'
TbursdovJ q q F.. 7:3o P. M:
Town Council-Ist Monday night Oh
every month. rr;-
Aetna Fire & Hose Company-Ist Fri
day night OF the month.
Newark post., 1911-04-05
SIGNS OF SPRING
Quotations From Van DYKE

Inc hrst day OF Spring is one thir .,
ana the frst spring day is another
ne difference between them is sons.
times as great as a month.
he hrst day OF spring is due to ar
rive III the calendar does NOT break
down, about the twenty first of March
when the earth turns the corner 81
Sun alley and starts for Summer street
But the first day OF spring is not on
me Tune table at all 1t comes when
l. Is ready. and in the latitude OF New
I ork this is usually nor till after All
Fools Day
In the month OF April there Is
tlardly a clump of shrubbery in the
central Park which will not serve as
trystlng-p ace for yellow warbers ana
catbirds Just home from their South
ern tours At the same time you will
see MANY bench, designed for the
ac"ommodation OF six persons cccu-
pied at the sunset hour by only two.
and apparently so much too small jor
chem that they cannot avoid a little
crowding.
lhese are lnfallible signs. Taken in
conjunction with the eruption OF tops
and marbles among the small boys, and
the purchase OF tishingtackle and golf
Clubs by the old boys, they certify us
thai the vernal equinox has arrived,
not only in the celestial regions, but
also i'll the heart of man.
These are the things | prize
And hold of dearest worth;
Light of the sapphire skies,
Peace of the silent hills,
Shelter OF forests, comfort o. the grass,
Music OF birds, murmur OF little rills,
Shadow OF clouds that swiftly pass.
And after showers,
The smell OF flowers.
And OF the good brown earth,-
The best OF al, along the way, friend
ship and mirth.'
Now in the oak the sap OF life is we'll
ing,
Tho to the bough the rusty LEAKAGE
cings;
Now to the elm the misty buds are
swelling
See how the pine-wood grows alive
! with wings,
| Blue Jaws fluttering. yodeling and cry.
ing,
Meadow-larks sailing low above the
faded grass.
Red-birds whistling clear. silent robin:
flying
Who has walked the birds up? Wha
has come to pass?
Last years cotton plants, desolatell
| bowing,
Tremble i'll the March wind, ragged
| and for'orn;
Red are the hill-sides OF the earl
ploughing,
Gray are the lowlands, wa ting TO
| the corn.
Earth seems asleep still, but she's onl.
feigning;
| Deep in her bosom thrills swee
| unrest
Look where the jasmine lavishly i
raining
| Jove's golden shower into Danae
breast!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-06
BRYAN TO RUN NO MORE
The Colonel Says He VIII Never Again
Be a Candidate for Office.

Chicago. March eve have
reached the time when in selecting
a candidate for the presidency We
need not ask from what section does
he come We can look over the field
and select the man who represents
the dominant thought of the time
and place the banner in his hand. =
said William Jennings Bryan to the
Southern club of Chicago in the Au-
ditorium hotel
In a speech on 1.-The South and the
Farther South" Colonel Bryan declar-
ed the wounds of a great war are
healed and our people are one."
Ideals are the things which draw
the people of this country together.
he said 1.-The fact that the people
believe alike ties them together
He predicted that the land south of
the Gulf of Mexico is to be the scene
of a great development in the future
when his country no longer can afford
the splendid inducements of the pres
ent and the past to immigrants from
the old world.
He told the members of the Press
club he would not again be candi-
date for the presidency, but that he
intended to remain in politics.
When asked his opinion about the
'@vindication'' OF Senator Lorimer he
said:
been voted out of the senate / hoped
and believed he would be unseated
when it came to vote. The result
would seem to indicate that members
of the senate do not have as high an
ideal of what the moral level of con-
sress should be as the general public
has"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-06
Mrs. COrnelia Baxter Teyis Saws
Jewels We're Pawned.
When She Entrusted Them to
Nedjib Pasha.
SECURITIES AND GEMS
Totaliing in Value $235, 900 Are
Lost to Her.
Accused Moslem Tells an En-
tirely Different Story.

Paris, March 6.-Mrs Cornelia Bax-
ter-Tevis, former wife of A. Hart Nc
Kee OF Pfttsburg, according to the Ma
tins report of proceedings before an
inquiring magistrate, said when she
was about to divorce Mckee she in
trusted securities worth $160,OOO and
jewels worth SIS, 900 to Nedjib Pasha,
a we'll known Turk, who was to place
them in the safe of some bank to re-
main at her disposal. Nedjib Pasha,
Mrs Tevis says, sold the securities and
kept the proceeds. He pawned the
jewels in London.
Janesich, a Partisan jeweler, testi-
fed that he sold some Jewels on cred
1t to Nedjib Pasha. Later on NedjIb
Pasha offered to sell Janesich some
jewels which he said were the proper
ty OF his wife. but the 1eweler refused
TO buy them. Janesich said he after
ward found the jewels were part of
the Tevis collection.
Turk Tells Different Story.
Nedjib Pasha then told the examin-
ing magistrate of his side of the story.
He said at the time referred to Mrs.
Baxter-Tevis, who, under the French
law, had to take her maiden name Bax-
ter and the name of her first huS-
band, Tevis, after she secured a di-
vorce from Mckee. needed money and
asked him to realize some on her Sc
himself, he sold 100000 worth of rail-
way stock, which Mrs. Tevis handed to
him and authorized him to sell through
the Credit LyOnnais. He said he paid
Mrs. Tevis the money received from
the sale of her jewels.
IN. Diozy wished to interest me in
the foundation of a Monte Carlo in
Russia" Nedjib said to a reporter. "I
backed bills for him from kindness, and
now he is using them at my expense.
As for Nine. Tevis, every day she in
creases pretended debts which she de-
mands that 1 shall pay. We can but
deplore the ingratitude of certain peo-
ple.'
AS the proceedings before the mag
istrate are supposed to be private, it
is impossible to guarantee the accu-
racy of the newspaper accounts of
what goes on.
Supplies Money for Divorce.
In an interview Nedjfb Pasha said
when he met Mrs. Tevis she had left
her husband, Mr.. Mckee, and was
without resources. Nedjib continued:
'She asked my assistance and 1 gave
her some bank notes. She began di-
vorce proceedings in 1907 and needed
supplied. A few months later the
same thing was repeated. agreed
then, for her sake, to buy her Ameri-
can securities, which were hardly
salable owing to slump in the mar
ket.
''They were nominally worth $780,
600, but the Credit Lyonnais said that
the greater part of the securities were
f1fty-one points below par. The others
were twenty-four points below par.
still have the statements of the Credit
Lyonnais on that point. made a
$4,000, as when I sold them a year
later I lost 100000"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-06
Her CHILD
Mrs. Edith Melber Placed on
Trial for Murder.
Poisoned Her Boy With CarboIic
Acid in January.
SHE HID THE BODY
In a Clunlp of Weeds in Suburbs
of Albany.
After Being Arrested She Con.
fessed Her Crime.

Albany, N. Y, March 6-Charged
with the murder of her own child.
Mrs. Edith Melber, of Schenectady
was placed on trial before Justice
Howard in the supreme court today.
On the afternoon of January 13.
the body of boy was found almost
concealed in a clump of weeds on the
outskirts of Albany. The face had
been terribly burned by acid. A half
empty bottle of carbolic acid and a
bag of chocolate drops were the only
clews. For two days the authorities
unsuccessfully sought to learn the
boys name and then George MeIber
OF Schenectady, blacksmith. identi-
fed the body at that of his grandson.
whom he had thought to be in an or
phan asylum. Following this lead the
police instituted search for the
ch1ld's parents and found that Mrs.
Melber had left the house where she
was working in Schenectady. She
was traced to the station in that city
and thence to Rochester, where she
was arrested charged with the mur-
der. After denial of her identity she
later confessed.
She declared that she was ordered
to take the boy from the Schenectady
orphan asylum because she could not
pay his board and that she came to
Albany to put him In an institution
here. Admission was refused, she said,
and she purchased some acid and the
candy. walked to the place where the
body was found and poured acid down
her boys throat when he complained
of being thirsty and had asked for
water.
Then. she said, she kissed him, laid
his body on the ground and took the
next car for Schen ectady. She re-
sumed her position as house maid and
did not leave it until nearly a week
after the commission of the murder,
when she read of the finding of the
body two dayS before