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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-09-22
A CROOKED BOUNDARY.
Cause Of the Peculiar Lines That d.
vido Two States.

III YOU will look on the map OF
New England YOU will see two Gu
rious irregularities in the dividing
line between Massachusetts and
Connecticut. One of them is in
CRANKY township, a little north
west Of Hartford, and the other in
Enfield township, on the Connect
cut river, south Of Springfield. 1t
is a standing conundrum why, so
long as the boundary is imaginary,
they did not make it straight in
stead Of crooked. But thereby
hangs a tale.
Those two little joys ON the map
are monuments TO human obsunacy
and TO the persistency which is ono
of the chic; traits Of the Yankee
character. The ancestors Of thg
farmers who own those little spots
of ground preferred to live in Mas
sachusetts rather than in Connect
cut and fought for their preference
until they had their way.
The controversy began in l71a
and continued for 112 years before
it was finally decided In 1924 the
question was appealed to England,
but the government was so much
engrosscd in the seven Years war
that il was never brought TO the at
tertion Of the crown. Up to the
outbreck az the Revolution both
states continued to levy taxes and
send notices of fast days and cleo
tons to the farmers who occupied
the land, and there is no record Of
how they avoided one or whether
they paid both. Later, however,
they voted and paid taxes in Massa-
chusetts only, Notwithstanding the
protest Of the county authorities in
Connecticut In 1898. after peace
was restored, both states appointed
commissioners, but the dispute was
carried on until 1904, when a COM
promise wes reached. There were
several similar disputes between the
two states besides those which now
appear upon the map, and an agree
ment was reached by which Massa-
chusetts consented to surrender her
claim to a strip Of territory in
Woodstock and Suffield townships,
provided Connecticut woSld yield
her claims to the other tracts in
dispute. No action, however, was
taken upon the report.
In 1910 the controversy was re-
vived by some legal proceeding, and
another commission was appointed,
but if it ever reached a conclusion
there is no record TO be found. In
1890 a third commission was in
trusted with the settlement, and
after two years they decided upon
the present boundary line, which
was adopted by the legislature OF
both states.-Exchange.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-09-22
WATERWAYS.
They Are Stamped In tho Paper BY
Patterns " Wire.

The discovery OF the watermark
was the result Of an accident, prob
ably a thousand years ago. Parch.
ment was then made of vegetable
pulp, which was poured in a liquid
state into a sieve. The water drip
ped out from below, and the thin
layer Of pulp that remained was
pressed and dried. When dry ii
was found TO bear upon it the
marks Of the fiber that composed
the bottom of the sieve.
These fbers seem 10 have been
twisted reeds, and the mark they
left on the parchment took the
form Of wide lines running across
and across diagonally. In those
days the watermark was regarded
as a blemish since the fiber was
thick and coarse and the deep inn
preston made on the paper proved
a drawback in writing.
The quill of the scribe found
many a yawning gap to cross on
the surface Of the manuscript
"switchback scripture" it has been
termed Put when wire was sub
stituted for fiber in the sieve, saws
writer in the Denver Republican.
the lines Of the watermark efew
thinner and less conspicuous.
The possibilities of the useful
ness of the watermark became ap-
parent by degrees. 1t was first
found TO be Of service in preventing
the forgery Of books and manu-
scripts. Many a bogus copy Of a
rare WORK has been detected be-
cause the counterfeiter failed to
take into account the watermarks
Of the original.
The watermark Of many a pre-
cious manuscript in the worlds mu-
seums is alike its glory and its
safeguard. And in the sphere of
bank notes and paper money every
where the watermark is most use
full in protecting the notes from
imitation.
The term "watermark" is in re-
atty misnomer since the mark
is actually produced by wire. Wire
is fashioned into the desired pat
tern, figure or lettering. This is
inserted beneath the sheet in the
last stages Of its manufacture and
while the paper is still capable of
receiving the impression, and the
wire device stamps itself into the
sheet.
Ordinary note paper held up to
the light reveals hundreds of par
allel lines running up and down.
betraying the fact that the paper
was made on a wire foundation.
To this the paper owes its smooth
ness and its even texture.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-09-22

An Introducfion.

Harry was walking with another
boy when he was joined by friend
year or so older and inclined to
manners.
Introduce me, Harry" the new
conner whispered pcmpously.
Harry twisted, REDEEMED and at
last turned to his companion with,
"Jim, have you ever seen Gilbert
Spencer
"No," the other boy answered.
"Well," Harry blurted out, red
deniag still more and jerking ons
thumb over his shoulder toward thu
newcomer. s'that's himw-Hnpin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
COUNTY Is TO TAX
CORPORATION STOCK
Illinois Supreme Court Holds That
State Board Lacks the
Power.

Springfield, ILL.,. Oct. 5.-The su-
preme court decided yesterday that
the capital and franchises of all mer-
camille corporations IN the state must
be assessed by the local assessors
and not by the state board of equali-
ZatiOn. The opinion Is in the case Of
Miller, Watt d Co, a Chicago cor
poration, against William O'Connell.
treasurer of Cook county. The state
board of equalization made for the
year 1910 an assessment of the cap
ital stock and franchise of Miller,
Watt & Co. The concern filed a bill
of complaint in the superior court OF
Cook county, alleging that the state
board of equalization was without
jurisdiction TO assess its capital
stock and franchise and asking that
the collection of the tax be perma-
nently enjoined. A decree was en-
tered by the court enjoining the col
lection of the tax and Treasurer
O'Connell appealed the case to the
supreme court. The supreme court
says that the revenue law, changed
since the amendment of 1905. re-
Quires the local assessors TO assess
the capital stock and franchises Of
companies and associations organized
for manufacturing and mercantile
purposes, or for either of such pur-
poses. or for the mining and sale of
newspapers, or for printing, or for
the publishing Of newspapers. or for
the improving and breeding of
stock, the capital stock and fran
chises of all other companies and as
sociations. must be assessed by the
state board of equalization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
HA!HA!SEE WHO'S
HERE! 7. R. AGAIN
Former President Tries for the
Front Page With Panama
Story.
DEFENDS HIS CANAL ACTS
Refuses to Wait for Laws TO Give
Him Authority When Peoples
Interests Are at Stake.

New York, Oct 5.-Theodore Roose-
yelt has an article on How the United
States Acquired the Right to Dig the
Panama Canal" in the current number
of the Outlook He discusses state
ments which have been made from
time TO time that he acted in an un-
constitutional manner and usurped au-
thority in connection with the Panama
project, and upholds the regularity of
the proceedings throughout. Roosevelt
says that his message TO congress set
forth in full and in detail every essen
tial fact connected with the various
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
WATERMAN HEADS TICKET
Rhode Island State Convention at
Providence Nominates Candidates.

Providence, r. l., Oct. 5.-The
democratic state convention nominat-
ed this ticket:
For Governor-Lewis A. Water
man, Providence.
For Lieutenant Governor-Alberic
A. Archambault, Warwick.
For Secretary of State-Sayles b..
Steebe, Gloucester.
For Attorney GeneraI-James A.
Cahin, East Providence.
For General Treasurer-Albert NJ.
Steiner, Providence.
In the platform adopted President
Taft is severely condemned for veto
ing the tariff bills. Constitutional
amendments providing for the cleo
ton Of United States senators by
direct vote and for an income tax
are recommended and reasonable
regulation" of corporations is urged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
ADMIRAL SCHLEY Is
BURIED WITH HONORS
Paid Tribute Rarely Given an Ameri-
can Naval Officer at Washing
ton Today.

Washington, Oct. 5.-Naval honOrs
terized the funeral today of Rear Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley, who died
in New York Monday After private
services at the home. public services
were held at st. Johns Episcopal
church. Cadets from the naval acad-
emy, sailors from the naval stations
light artillery from Fort Myer and
Washington barracks escorted the body
of the admiral to its resting place in
Arlington cemetery. Floral pieces were
numerous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
CUSTOMS INSPECTOR
IS BRlBED BY ALLEN
Millionaire Claims to Have Paid $50
to Get Jewelry and Finery
Through Without Duty.

New York, Oct 5.-Nathan Allen
Of Kenosha, Wis, who was fined
$4,000 in the United States circuit
court on Monday for violations of the
customs laws, told the federal grand
jury that he had given five or six $40
bills to one of the two customs in
spectors who examined baggage
which he brought with him when he
returned 70 this country in June
1909, after a trip TO Europe. He
also told the grand jury that while
he made the declaration under the
name of J. w. Jenkins, declaring
only a few presents of no CONNER
cial value, he and his party brought
in many thousands or dollars worth
Of articles purchased abroad, for
which he was responsible, including
gowns, jewelry and mems wearing
apparel As to the customs examina-
ton, Allen said that the party. which
consisted Of himself, John r. Collins,
fined $4,000 on Monday, Mrs. Helen
Dwelle Jenkins and maid, brought
in 10 trunks and three bags. The
trunks were examined by two in
spectors, he said. During the exam
ination Allen told the inspectors that
he intended to stay at the Hotel VOL
colt and that evening he met one Of
the inspectors in front of the VOL
colt and gave him the money.
New York. Oct 5.-The federal gov
ernment brought forfeiture suits today
against Nathan Allen of Kenosha
Wis, and John R Collins of Memphis.
Tenn. TO recover S1S5 900. value of
smuggled jewels and wearing apparel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
CHEER RED GUARDS
ON LEAVING PRISON
Popular Demonstration Is Held in
Finland Towns for SveaborR
Mutineers of 1905.

Helsingfors, Finland, Oct. B.
Sixty-six members Of the Red
Guard" as armed Russian socialist
league members are known. have
been released at Abo and Vilman-
strand on expiration OF their SEN
tences for participation in the Svea-
borg mutiny in 1906. At the exits
from the prisons they were met by
leading townsmen. Triumphal pro-
cessions were formed and the for
mer prisoners were led through the
towns with bands Of music, while
people on the sidewalks cheered
them Justify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
BALLOON RACERS ARE OFF
Six American Craft Entered in Ben
nett and Lahm Contests.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. 5-Two
balloon races, one international and
the other national in character, start
ed from here at 4:3O this afternoon.
The contest for the James Gordon
Bennett trophy brought together six
racing craft, one French, two Ger
man and three American. There are
six American balloons, three of which
are entered in the Bennett race and
three others fly for the Lahm cup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
new RATE SAVES
IOWA 3 MILLIONS

Des Moines, Oct 5.-More than one
hundred cases involving reductions in
rates for Iowa shippers were decided
during the general rate hearing held
by the state board Of railroad com
missioners here the last two days. The
pla cling Of class c rate on windfall :re
Gull apples in carload lots was among
the most important rulings. and IS
said TO be a step toward the solving
of one Of Iowa's waste problems.
That $1,000 900 worth Of apples rotted
on the ground in Iowa this fall IL the
belief of Wesley Greene, state hortcul-
turist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
TWO Boats on Rocks,

Winnipeg. Man, Oct 5.-A spe-
cial from Fort William, Ont. says
the steamer Rosendale Of the Inland
line and the Plummer of the Mer-
chants Mutual line are on the rocks
at Iroquois, a point near the 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
u. S. Marshal Fires on
Man Caught Uncoup-
ling Car.
BULLET FOR A GUARD
Militia Increased at MCComb
City, Miss, Despite Depart
ure of Non-unioniStS.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 5.--A United
States deputy marshal this morning
shot and seriously wounded John Tar
dy. a striker, in the railroad yards
here. The marshal, it IS said. caught
him uncoupling cars. Tardy then re-
sisted arrest.
GUARD FATALLY SHOT
Houston. Texas, Oct. 5.-Frank Tul-
lis, Hartman line guard. was prob
ably fatally shot early today by an
unknown party. The strikers assert
the shooting was done by guards, while
the guards say the strikers are respon-
sible. This is the second shooting in
two days. Last Tuesday Special Of
ficer Pipes was killed and several 9TH
ers wounded.
INCREASE MILITARY PATROL.
McCombs City. Miss, Oct. 5.--Mili-
tary patrol of this town necessitated
by rioting growing out of the Illinois
Central strike was increased today by
the arrival of five additional compan-
les of troops. Following the departure
today was quiet.
CARPENTERS RETURN.
Chicago, Oct. 5.-Seventy-five strik-
ing carpenters and carmen returned to
work in the Illinois Central shops at
Burnside today, making a total of 900
men now at work, according to rail-
road officials. Representatives of the
strikers deny any OF their men have
deserted.
EMBARGO ON SHIPMENTS.
New Orleans, La, Oct. 5.--Although
no denial or confirmation is obtain
able, a story was in circulation here
today that the Illinois Central has
placed an embargo on all shipments
from the north and east destined to
Memphis and New Orleans. Consign-
ments are routed over competing lines
for southern points.
Vice President Park of the Illinois
Central said today there was practic-
ally no delay in traffic as a result of
the strike. TRAINS" he said, ARE
moving regularly, and there is practic-
ally no freight congestion"
INJUNCTION ISSUED.
New Orleans, Oct. 5.-On applica-
tion of the attorney for the Southern
Pacific Railroad company, a temporary
injunction was issued in the United
States court today restraining the
strikers and others from interfering
in any manner with the affairs OF the
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Hill Drives Spike.

Bend. Ore. Oct. 5.-James J. Hill
drove a golden spike today TO mark
the formal completion of the Oregon
Trunk Line railroad 10 this city. That
Bend. however, would not be the final
terminal Of the line was intimated by
the road builder In time. he said, il
probably would be made 10 join the
Pacific & Eastern. the western terminal
Of which is Medford, Ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
ITALIANS ATTACK
TURKS IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Oct 5.-A score OF Italians
attacked Thoan Bensaz and Avis De
nCstea. Turks. in 4 West side street
.OLay when Jne men attempted 10 par
3de Through minor Italian district
-arbcd in rcd blousos and purple sash
IS Tke T-rks Sed TO police sta
l-a when the. s-W tGcy were o,lrl, Eil-
5ered by Italians The were locked
IA cells until the crowd was dispersed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Neck Broken; Lives 16 Months.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct 5.-After liv-
ing IS months with his neck broken,
Harry Fumelle, 20. of Oconto. died
here today FumeIle's neck was bro
ken when he was caught in a log jam
in June. 1910. The doctors declared
he would not live day after the bro
ken neck was discovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Negro Chauffeur Lynched.

Macon. Ga, Oct. 5.-News dis
patch states Dublin, Ga, negro,
employed as chauffeur by a promi-
nent Dodge county woman, was
lunched by masked mob last night
near Dublin for an attempted assault
on the woman whose automobile he
operated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Republican Day At Fair.

Springfield. III, Oct. 5.-Republican
day at the state fair brought thous-
ands of politicians from all parts OF
Illinois to the party roundup in n
gard TO factionaI afiliation. The Lin
cold league of Chicago. which is the
Lorimer wing of republicanism, is here
a thousand strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05


Referring to the opposition to the
project then and since, the former pres
ident says: "Of course, there was at
the time, and has been since, much re-
petition of statements that l acted in
an unconstitutional manner; that
usurped authority which was not mine
These statements were made again and
again in reference to all did as presi-
dent that was most beneficial and most
important to the people of this coun-
try, to whom I was responsible and of
whose interests l was steward.
BENEFIT OF DOUBT TO PEOPLE.
The simple fact was that when the
interest of the American people i'm
peratively demanded that a certain act
should be done, and / had the power to
do il, did it, unless it was specifically
prohibited by law, instead of timidly
refusing TO do it unless l could find
some provision of law which rendered
it imperative that l should do it. In
other words, gave the benefit of the
doubt to the people of the United
States, and not to any group of ban
dts, foreign or domestic. whose inter
ests happened to be adverse TO those
of the people of the United States"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
OPPOSE LAW REVISION
Illinois Highway Commissioners and
Town Clerks Attack Plan.

Decatur, Ill, Oct. 5.-The Illinois
Association of Highway Commission
ers and Town Clerks began its an
nual meeting here with 500 dele
gates present. All oppose the state
administration plan of revising the
roads and bridges law Harvey +.
Woods Of Joliet was the principal
speaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

F'rom noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 5:32, rises 5:5s; moon sets
4:04 a m; moon at greatest nbration
east; 10 p. m, planet Uranus appar-
emily stationary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Tour by Suffraaets.

southampton. England, Oct s.
Miss Emmeline Pankhurst and Miss
Mary Pethick are on their way to
New York TO make a suffraget tour Of
America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
An Attack From Gallery
of the Vienna Lower
House.
NO ONE is INJURED
Result of Feeling Against Gov
ernment During High Cost
of Living Campaign.

Vienna, Oct. 5.-Four shots were
fired from the gallery of the lower
house of the reichsrath today in the
direction of the ministerial benches,
where the ministers of justice and
education were seated No one was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Rodners Near Chieaao.

Huntington, Ind, Oct 5.-Aviator
Rodgers resumed his transcontinental
fight at 11:30 this morning. He ex-
poets TO reach Chicago this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
FOR POLITICAL EFFECT.

Heyburn's statement came in re-
sponse to an inquiry from Littlefeld,
counsel for Stephenson, who wanted
70 know whether the campaign man
ager could be held guilty if he was
unable to say in detail what was
done with money given 10 others for
campaign purposes. Referring to
previous Investigations by the Wis
consin legislature into charges of
bribery in the Stephenson election,
Edmonds said they were conducted
for political effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Memory Failure May Be
Damaging to Senator
Stephenson.
EYBURN IMTIMATES
Where There Is No Record of
Expenditures, Presumption
of Wrong InterVeneS.

Milwaukee, Oct. 5.-When Cam
paign Manager Edmonds again to-
day, in the Stephenson investigation,
reiterated his inability to give de-
tails of just what certain amounts of
money paid to individuals was ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
injured. The man who fired th'
shots was arrested.

There was much excitement for a
time and the session was abruptly
adjourned. 1t is supposed the attack
was a result of bitterness engendered
against the government during the
campaign against the increased cost
of living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Foss' Nomination Rstifie5.

Boston, Oct. 5.-The democratic
state convention today ratified the
nomination OF Eugene y. Foss Of
Boston for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
BLIND SQUAD" is ON TRIAL
Policemen Who Fail to See Gambling
H.,fnrc C-lInca-n Commission

DTitEt hfN.4-o I oihIll>SibH-
CElcGEo. Oct. 5.-TwenUy-five po-
Ecemen. what : now known as the
blind squad. who testified they
saw no gambling near the ball park
Labor day. will be put on trial before
the civil service commission. which
j. investigating cciiusicn between
the police department and gamblers.
according 20 an announcement today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
DisorderIY Is Fined.

NJ l.. Rice was fined 81 and costs
this morning for disorderly conuct.
He paid. Officer Meenan placed him
under arrest yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
Tho Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline'
and Vicinity.

Showers and probably thunder
storms tonight and Friday.
Highest temperature yesterday 81,
lowest last night "A, at a. m. As.
Velocity of wind s miles an hour.
Precipitation none
Relative humidity at p. m. 65,
ar a. N. SO.
Stage of river AT, a fall Of 3 in
last "a hours.
J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05

tually used for, Chairman Hepburn
announced a ruling which, it is ex-
pected, will have an important bear
ing on the conduct of the investiga-
ton.
RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCOUNT.
Chairman Hepburn said. IF you
were custodian of Stephenson's funds
and had charge of their disburse-
ments it seems you were the person
who was responsible under the law
for keeping an account. We wish
while you are giving such testimony
to call your attention to the way in
which the United States senate will
look upon it. The rule is that
where charges are officially made and
no record can be given of funds ad
mittedly spent, the presumption is
that they were wrongfully used, and
the burden of proof is on the person
against whom the charges were pre-
ferred."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
CHESTER AT MALTA.

Malta. Oct 5.-The United States
cruiser Chester arrived here today en-
route for TripoH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-05
ALL ACTS CRITICIZED.

phases of the acquisition of the Pan
anna canal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-04-14
Clinch Valley News
TAzEwELL, VA, APRIL IA, lell
Fine Virginia Farms
For Sale

E. M. Shaffer Company,
Lexington, Va, have large
number of farms for sale, from
less than 100 acres up. AT very
reasonable prices. These farms
are situated in the finest fruit and
grain section of the state, and
near the large markets. Any one
thinking of locating in Shenan-
doah Valley will do we'll TO write
the Shatfer Co. A partial list OF
these farms are ON file in this
office, and can be seen at any
time. Land is cheaper today in
Virginia than it will be again.
Better buy now if you want to
buy at all.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-04-14
300 Acres Bluegrass

For sale, 800 acres of fine blue
grass in Tazewell County, fine
sod, good building, plenty of
fruit, timber, can operate
machines over about 90 acres,
remainder of land rolling and
some of it steep. Near railroad
station, school church and market
This is a fine grazing farm, in a
good community. And is worth
more than is asked for it. For
further information apply to this
office. This farm will not be o."
market long.