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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
SPARKS FROM LIVE WIRES

Reports from Angola. Portuguese
West Africa, say the natives nave
risen at Lunca HULA and other places
and attacked the European settle
ments.
Fire on the Queensland docks al
Antwerp. where cotton Is stored. ala
damage amounting to $1,000. 900. I'm
mense quantities OF saltpeter were
destroyed.
President Taft has received
watermelon weighing 104 pounds TO
help him keep peaceful during the
dog days" between now and the time
congress adjourns. Ii came from
Texas.
II is announced that AT Hayman.
for twenty years one of the most I'M
portant financial figures In the Ameri-
can theatrical world, will retire from
active business and henceforth make
his home abroad.
w ]. Calhoun, American minister 70
China, sailed from Southampton Tor
New York on the steamer kronprn-
zessln Cecilie. Passengers on the
Olympic sailing for New York inciud-
ed J. Pierpont Morgan.
Vice.President Sherman, whose son.
Capt. Thomas NJ. Sherman. is on duty
with the militia at Pine Camp, n. y
has offered to ship two carloads OF ice
day from Utica at his expense to be
distributed among the troops
The highest price paid for milk IN
Milwaukee is soon TO be established.
Arrangements have been made by
dairy company to purchase all the
milk from Pauline Wayne. President
Taft's COW. for five dollars a gallon
Thirty tons OF antiquities dug from
the ruins of several ancient Egyptian
cities were unloaded in New YORK
. from a German freighter The snip
ment Was consigned TO the Metropoh
tan Museum OF Art and represents
several years work
, With the cooperation OF the bureau
!. OF plant industry Of the department o
agriculture the bureau Of Indian al
fairs is squirting the Indians to follow
A agricultural pursuits and incidentaii!
!. is teaching them how to farm their al
>. lotments with profit.
Too much poetry. too many KISSES
too much love. too many smiles ant
TOO little work made Wentworth Cal
D. ter of Kansas City an unfit husband
e Mrs. Carter told Judge Porternei
D. recently and the Judge was convince
enough to give her a divorce
le Senators and representatives
g longer will have the pleasure OF seem
:. their speeches grace the front page
~ the Congressional Record. A rule ia
- been adopted and put into force wher
- by the regular senate proceeding
y must have first place in the record.
~ :. Congressman ollie James OF ke
:, lucky. DR.. Harvey w. Wiley and GO
Henry Watterson have been asked
-. act as a jury to decide a controvers
= between Albert Small and >.
=, Jewett. New Workers. as TO the pro
10 er method of making a mint julep.
Cd Eva Geronimo. twenty years OF
wife of Fred Good-Lee-Ay and last
the children of Geronimo. the iamo
war chief OF the Apaches, who di
rs at Fort Still three years ago, died
tuberculosis at Geronmo's village
-, the military reservation at Fort Su
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
HENRY c. FRlCK QUITS U. P.
a. expects 10 Withdraw From
other OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ac-
cepts Resignation.

Now York. Aug. 11.-Henry c. Frick
announced his resignation from me
hoard Of directors OF the Union Pacific
railroad. Mr. Tricks action was said
80 he due primarily to his decision TO
,,.,,hdraw from all directorates ex-
oan, those OF a few companies In
Witch he is most heavily Interested.
rha hoard accepted his resignation
with expressions Of regret
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
PLAN SEVEN GREAT HIGHWAYS
Senator Cullom Introduces 5lll TOR
National Roads to Center In
Washington.

Washington, Aug. 12.-If a bill In
troduced in the senate by Senator
Cullom Of Illinois is enacted into law,
the national capital will become the
center OF a wheel Of seven great ma
tional highways passing through ev-
cry state in the Union.
The seven great highways contem-
plated in the bill will have one term
mus in Washington. The other ex-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
SHOOT JAIL GUARD.
Convict in Iowa Penitentlary Is
Aided by Confederates in
Getaway.
FUGlTIVES ESCAPE IN AUTO
Release OF Feon Is Effected by Ruse-
Keeper Taken by Surprise and
After Being Wounded, Is Tied to
Nearby Tree.

Anamosa, la, Aug. 12.-Seyeral
posses composed OF penitentiary
guards. deputy sheriffs and citizens.
are searching the country south OF
here for Charles Smitch. convict
and two men who aided him to es-
cape from william Hamaker. prison
guard. who was shot by the men and
then lashed to a tree. Hamaker Will
probably die.
Use Auto to Make Escape.
The fugitiyes are said to be In an
automobile which they rented In
Viola. after having abandoned morse
and buggy in which they had mace
the initial part OF their flight.
The posse is also making the chase
in tomobiles. according to reports
received here.
Some one called up the prison oil
Ace over the telephone and asked per
mission TO see Smitch. The permis
sion was granted and the guards a
the quarry. two miles west OF th'
nrison. where the convict was
work. were instructed 10 send MIN IN
Hamaker was detailed to guard him
Guard 10 Shot Down.
The two men when about MAJ
mile away we're suddenly confronte
nv two other men. One OF the me-
shot the guard through the stomac
and. TO make sure that he could CIV
no warning. tied him to near-o
tree Then. taking Smitch into ID
buggy with them. they drove on.
Hamakers cries were heard afte
nearly an hour and ne was resoue
and sent to the prison hospital anu
said to be dying.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
shin sprina Wheat Early.

Superior. Wis. Aug. 1.-THE grain
movement TO the head OF the lakes
will begin about ten days to two
weeks earlier this season than usual.
and the Northern Pacific and other
roads reaching the great spring wheat
territory expect to begin delivering
new wheat to the Superior terminal
elevators about August 90
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
IS VICTOR
Financier and Steel Committee
Patch Truce Over
Testimony.
CAMPAIGN FUNDS DROPPED
Investigators Decide Not to Press po-
IIticai ouestion-C orporatlon ON
cIals Who Refuse to Tell OF Person
al Contributions Win Point at Issue

Washington. aug. l0.-George w.
Perkins. for many years one Vi ehe
most prominent figures In American
finance. probably Will not be ASKED
any more questions about Campaign
contributions and thus will escape CT.
tation for contempt before the bar OF
the house OF Representatives Dy the
Stanley steel trust committee OF IN
quiry.
The committee decided at turou'
lent executive session not 10 press
questions relating TO Mr.. Perkins PEI
sonal campaign tr buttons. Inc
inquiry into gifts of tn New YORK
Life Insurance company and the unit
ed States Steel corporation. was
said. was left in allegiance
Afraid to Exceed Authority
The committees decision not &c
press the inquiry into campaign con
tributions was based on the conclu
sion that the house resolution did no'
give authority to go into THIS SUP
iect. II was said that Representative
Littleton OF New York insisted ina
the committee would transcend III
power.
Several members OF the COMMITTEES
asserted that Mr.. Perkins had beef
freed only from answering the aues
tions regarding his persona contriou
tons and that the matter OF IN
United States Stce. corporation an
the New York Life Insurance con
pany camnaign gift had not been az
= cided finally.
Ask President for Facts.
Chairman Stanley and Represent
tiyes Littleton and Sterling OF "a
committee and Herbert Knox Smiu
commissioner OF corporations, had
{. conference with President Taft at n
= White House following the execuu'
session. All refused to discuss u
conference. Chairman Stanley ar
> his associates. it was learned. hs
gone to the White House TO ask Il
president to release the reports
4 the commissioner OF corporations
D the steel INDUSTRY with a view TO 90
l. ting at some OF the information soug
u by the inquiry
IL President Taft. II was sal . prof.
r ised to give the committee all info
AZ nation in the possession OF the Q
reau OF corporations in regard 70 Z
le steel trust which could be furnish
IL within the law.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-08-18
VETO BILL PASSED
.,ds PASS Measure by Vote OF
13I 10 ia After Stormy
Debate.
, ORD aOsEBERY AN OPPONENT
urea, to Create Scores o. New
peers Again is Made by Govern
-, Before Final Ballot Is Taken
In UPPER House.

rondon. Aug. l1.-Fearful OF the
NH threat TO swamp the country
,e,,lv created peers the house
:, lorJs passed the veto bill by a vote
~, ~ ia The resolution 10 pay
h.rs Of the house OF commons
= ooo annually for their services was
'.-,ea by vote of 256 to l5s.
Nor DAYS and days OF discussion
.hich necessary business OF the
-,,ernment has been hopelessly sue
800 Lord Morley came out with
y. Main statement that unless the
KIN as originally sent TO the lorus
nossed the king had signihed
~ ,'tiiingness 10 create enough new
- ~ prevent the Liberals from be
- hammered by a Tory majority In
he house OF lords.
Lord Morley Reads Statement
Morley read the statement slowly
49,, paper on which II was written
.,d there was not a whisper In the
,o.ss while he was speaking Inc
I'D we're up against a wall and.
.t,bo,rh few in the chamber at all
,1ished the measure the majority oil
,hem voted for II rather than accept
80 alternative which has been held
hs,ore them ever since their leaders
Ssclared they would veto the veto
Nm even as they had the budget
The cause OF all their woes.
Ola friends OF the government nnec
r., uith its foes In the debate pre-
ceding the taking OF the vote, an'
Conservative peers. seeing the re
splt Of a continued opposition to tn
Administration. took the lesser OF th'
Two evils presented them.
Debate Is Bitter.
The debate Immediately precedinl
the taking OF the vote was short an
marked by the bitter speeches O
Vuionist opponents Some threatene
N vote with the partisans OF Lor
Halsbury. who from the beginnin
has been one OF the most inveterat
opnonepts Of the government Lor
Camperdown was one OF the first I
weaken. and declared they might q
well accept the inevitable. At tn
the duke OF Norfolk declared that .
would support the Halsbury amen
ment
Lord Rosebery. who spoke for u
first time since the veto bill was !
troduced in the upper house,
nounced the government for havir
gone TO "a young and inexperienc'
king. not yet five months upon u
throne. to ask for guarantees to pa
bin that had not even passed
FIRST reading in the house OF col
mons"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09
clerk Saturday for recording as fol.

clerk Saturday for recording as fol
lows:
Carl e. Martin and wife, ct al, Il
A. c. Hawkins, a parcel OF land In the
Fifth ward Of the city OF Fairmont;
consideration 81 and other valuable
Considerations.
Frank Hood and wife to Carmela
Cavallarora, parcel of land IN Rives
vile; consideration $1,000.
John Fl. Ammons and wife to B. A.
valentine, a parcel OF land on Min.
listers run! consideration $50. ',5S
a. NJ. Stevenson to the, Jacobs
Hutchinson Hardware Company, a
parcel Of land on Parks avenue and
Eighth street in the City OF Fairmont;
consideration s1;475. -ssr.,y-- ..
"a. w. Snyder and wife to L. sFUll.
ON, n parcel of land on Dunkark Mill
run In Lincoln district; consideration
sl25
Andrew Ice ana wife to George w.
Ice, a parcel Of land in the village Of
Barrackville; consideration $500.
John G. Jollifre and wife, ct AL. to
Lee r. Morgan, n parcel Of land to
the First ward of the City Of Fair.
mont; consideration 81 and other val.
liable considerations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09

THE Cotswold sheep is about tho
coolest proposition on the farm. You
can walk up to Cotswold with n
glad morning greeting, and ask her
how her breakfast set and she will
look ut you with the cold and stony
stare OF a floorwalker who is only
one degree removed from idIocy. Our
experience has taught us that the Cote
void sheep and the man at the box
Office are the only members oflsociety
who can look hole through n MEAN.
choly bystander without the flutter of
an cyelash. The Cotswold Is not n
promiscuous kisser. You will never
catch her spooning at the front gate
or making dates over the public tele.
phone. She is as devoid of affection
as repeating widow whose fourth
husband died interstate, seized OF 50, IS
In small change and on exploded meal
ticket. The man who can win the
love OF an amiable and refined Coils.
void. who comes from one OF the best
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09
have been defnitclyi$settle

have been definitely Settled.
October q is the date, and the AS
sembly room of the Masonic Temple is
the place. The committees having In
charge the various features of the
show are all busy at work. and the
earnest cooperation of the entire
community Is solicited in their behalf
The children. will She divided into
several classes, for instance, up to six
months. up to two wears up to four
years, and up tofslx years. Judges
Will be secured from<out OF town, and
premiums awarded ,on the following
basis: physical condition, symmetry
OF Textures. and general attractive
ness. s5'r. I.
: The League ,very1auxious to have
all who exhibit, children understand
that under no condition will the
clothes the childswearsaenter into the
contest. The judges will be carefully
instructed,,to render. their decisions
purely on the basis; mentioned, with.
out any reference to dress.
An entry fee Of twenty-five cents
will be charged for each child, and
for this fee the child will be photo.
graphed by Mr.. Johnston. the photog.
rapher, and presented with copy, of
Its picture, and in addItion the rerIs.
tration card will entitle the one who
brings the child TO admission to the
show free OF charge. Watch the pa.
ers for further details.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09
Observation-Disclosures
= ?. ROBINSON is IN Z COUNTY
JAIL JAIL CHARGED WITH 4 THE OF.

" a y 20 n
49, s-.-.--- - y
T. P. Robinson. charged with bein,
one OF the men who on, SATURDAY after
noon held up and robbed foreigner
by the name OF Frank Rakeski. was
this morning arraigned before Justice
Amos, and upon examination said tina,
heswas oneyof the men who had been
with Rakeski on Saturday afternoon
but denied knowing anything abou,
the robbery. 4 d
He told two or hi tbree flifrereni ts,e y
witch leads. one to think that he Il
one OF the asrud1tty Spartiesss II 50. s, :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09

THE. man who clamps a nervous
heifer In a stanchion and backs VI
against her when he goes to milk the
COW In the next alley has head which
is the nearest approach to gourd OF
anything this side of the grave. We
Know farmerHwho tried this ono
evening, on heller whose nerves
were as sensitive as bald.headeu
proof reader In lily time, and when he
got about half way through milking
the heifer made half wheel and
kicked SO many crevices in his wind
reservoir that Fhe couldn't say the
blessing for a week without wheeling
like a nanny goatuwith the asthma,
There are lot!of men on the farms
OF this country whose mental powers
would bring tears to the eyes of a
cabbage. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09

New Orleans, La, Oct. g-Grand
Jury met today to consider the case
OF Annie Crawford charged with kill.
Ing her sister Elsie. N NJ x. :,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09
Not Written for Farmers,

families in the county will never have
10 take a demlt from the Ancient Or.
der OF Osculatory Handholders, z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-09
Jg0GE BoRDWELL = SUMMONED
ZONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY.
$FIvETMEN.fP Ss''tl
.!Los ANGELES, Oct. 9.-Judge
Walter Bordweli to-day summoned l25
prospective jurors for the preliminary
examination and qualification to sit
on the Mcnamara case. Jurors Will
be selected Wednesday,
KILLS WIFE AND OLD MAN.
Baby VIII Die-Thomas cheskl Gets
Desperate When He Finds
Wonnan ttRiis.# sEt.t

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Thomus Cheskl
today shot and killed his wife. Fran.
,ces, also Peter Groylacht aged 10
years. His baby aged two years Will
die. He and his wife were separated.
He found her at Graylach,s bone.
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
MATCH RACE THE
SEASONS BEST
Captain George and Nancy
Royce on the Local Track
This Afternoon

Followers Of the light harness horse
sport are having an opportunity 20
witness one of the best match races
Of the season this afternoon at Horse
Show Park, when the two fast Grand
Circuit trotters. Nancy Royce, 2.O6 IL,
by Allerton. 2O9 IA, and Captain
George. 2.09 IA, by Admiral Dewey,
2.04 Ia, arc meeting in $4,000 match
race, best three in hve heats. This
was scheduled to take place over the
Belmont track last Thursday after
noon. but postponed until today owing
to the cold, windy weather.
In addition TO the great match race,
the closing matinee races Of the sea-
son is being held over tho track. aud
eight events Of great interest to the
Delaware horsemen will be decided.
With these races will also go the
awarding Of the seasons cups, and
great rivalry exists among the club
members. many being very close con-
testants for the cups Todays races
will decide the points Of advantage IN
some OF the races. thus assuring extra
effort and keen sport The races
we're called at 1890, so as TO assure
the completion Of the nine events on
the afternoons program in good time.
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
Imperial Meets Waveny Race Fine CardSpor Odds
GAME FEAST AS DIR.
MORGAN'S TREAT
Makes Good With Friends
When he Falls Down on
Wager

As the result of a wager, DR.. Jamea
H. Morgan entertained number of
his cunning friends at a most re-
markable game dinner at his resi-
dence. No. SOC Washington street. last
evening.
During the past reed and rail bird
season the doctor promised to take
his friends to a fine feeding ground
used by English suipe. a bird highly
priced by all sportsmen He promised
them a game dinner if he failed 20
make good. The conditions were that
Dr. Morgan must show his friends at
least five snipe. The results were that
only one bird was flushed and the
doctor lived up to his promise last
evening. When the guests assembled
at his home and were invited into the
dining room a sight seldom met with
greeted their eyes. On a long table
was built a pyramid four feet long
and two feet high. The top of the
pyramid was graced with a pair of
beautiful woodcock, real birds posing
life-like, banked with smilax and
were braces of quail on one side and
English snipe on the other. On the
third row We're canvas back ducks
black heads and mallards arranged as
II drifting on the water. On the lower
row wild rabbits posing just as a gun
ner finds them in the squat The
whole display was ornamented with
twigs covered with persimm0n and
wild grasses. The effect was wonder
ful under the bright electric lighting
Large bouquets of chrysanthemums
graced the tables and bright red
carnation on each guests lapel added
touch OF color to the scene. Game
pictures hung on the wall
The skins of wild cat, fawn and deer
were spread on the floor, making the
dining room hunters paradise. After
the guests had enjoyed tho scene they
took seats around the table 10 par
take of dinner seldom met with. The
birds and animals killed during its
consumption would have really fed an
army. The following tempting menu
was served.
Oysters. Rockawavs on Half Shell
A La Mehaffey.
Snapper Stewed, A La Maryland.
Spring water. A La Schlitz.
Rabbit Pot Roast A La Schlitz.
Canvas Back Duck. Celery StuTed,
A La Reed.
English Snipe A La Cook.
Woodcock. Broiled. A La Stroud
Persimmons. Chestnuts. Grapes
Cigars
At the end of the menu the guests
voted Doctor Morgan their extreme
thanks. After it was over only skins
and hides graced the table.
The following guests were present
William Baxter, Jr.. J. H. Mehaffoy
Archibald Reed, Jr.. James Strond
DR.. Thomas d. Cook, Fred Graet
Candy Cox and DR. James II. Morgan
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
GRACE AUXILIARY MEETING.

Grace Auxiliary Of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society yesterday
afternoon listened to a number OF ex-
cellent reports. Mrs. Emma Shilling
reading about the national executive
meeting In ST. Louis. Miss Grace
Quigg telling of the Branch meeting
in Philadelphia, in October. and Mrs
n. NJ. Browne announcing the an
nual meeting of - Woman's Home
Missionary Society. 10 be held In
Smyrna on November .. The Smyrna
auxiliary expects TO entertain about
$50 delegates.
A change was made iu the time of
election Of officers. from January 10
June. The local auxiliary will Under
take a membership campaign. work
ing in committees of two. Mrs. Har-
Ian Cause announced $45 cleared from
the rummage sale for the Deaconess
Home. Miss Dora Mcleod invited the
members to attend the next meeting
of the Reading Circle at her houe
Mrs. II. S. Goldey was in charge oi
the afternoons program. paper or
/ Hindooism by Mrs. Clarence Robb.
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
NOTES FROM THE ALLEYs.

Bob Jamison. as usual. was the
chief orator Of tho evening, Andy,
the confetti kid, has been practic-
ing.
Luther Beacon was telling what
he is going to do at tho Y. NJ. G. A.
tournament.
Those Cathcarts arc some destruc-
tive people. Andy destroys hats one
week and the next week Jack starts
on pipes.
"Kidder" paid the store bill and the
grocer gave him n cigar. Smelt like
burning paper, Kidder.
Knights had their lighting blood up
and won back 80 pins.
Come on now Knights; get together
and do something.
Hardy. that $40 split knocked q
little bit
Billy Kirk got only 54S. AL Erisman
got only 535, and
All the games above the 1000 mark.
Come on now, fellows, keep the good
work going.
Jawn Cloud says after while, some
time he's going to get 500 score.
And the Knightlets won two games
"Ginger-up AL" and "Work-em- -ur
Teddy" certainly do keep the Knights
on the run.
Again we ask. where is Jim Chand-
Ter?
Andy didn't have TO keep score last
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
AUTO TRADE
FAIRLY GOOD
New ChaImer 36 With Will
miBgtOE Company for
Demonstration

Judging by reports from the various
automobile agencies in this city. the
trade is unusually busy. The approach
of the winter season does not appear
to affect the trade.
~ W. Howell, Of the Tire shop, OF
Delaware. has taken charge of the
agency for the "Myhtibr tire com
pound With this compound oxidation
OF tires is prevented as we'll as decay
Ing Of rubber.
Among the sales reported within the
week is that Of the Bradford Automo-
bile Company to Or. Henry G. M.
Kollock, OF Newark. This is a Mitchell
OF next years model The top will be
built by the Bradford Company. Or
Kollock has been using a Mitchell car
for some time
The Wilmington Auto Company has
received the first Chalmers "Thirty
Six self-starting automobile 10 ar
'lte in the city. The car is unique
~ its starting apparatus and comes
70 four styles. The local agency has
demonstration ready to show what
nr car can do The car has won
q vor here. as shown by the many in
lries, and ono "36' and one 40
lave been sold
The manufacturers also turn out
another car. Chalmers Thirty" This
car has not the self-starting features
which is destined to become so popu-
lar.
Evening journal., 1911-11-04
ST. InHN,S SnCIAL-

Ofhcers and teachers of st. Johns
Sunday school enjoyed a fine musical
program in the parish house last
night. The choir members sang old
plantation melodies. ana there were
solos by Miss Bradford. Mr. Massey,
Mrs. Prnitt. Mr.. Foraker and Mr.. Ben
nett. The Rev. Or. George c. Hall
and the Rev. c. II. Holmead con-
tributed short talks. and the evening
with refreshments
Evening journal., 1911-11-04

Manager Neil Gibbons. who last sea-
son managed the Mt Vernon basket
ball team OF Henry Clay, will again
place the Greek team on the floor
this season, and the team will be
much faster than last season. Man
ager Gibbons Is now booking games
with some Of the fastest basketball
team in this section. lie also ha:
signed tho following players: Cap
tain Alfred 'Mede" Elder, forward
Albert Buchanan. forward; Jacl
Casey, center; Jack Lawless. defonso
and Dave Ward, defense. The team
will again play in Vernon Hall, Honr,
Clay.