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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
No. Is.
A DIAMOND STORY.
Tho Way q Russian Princess Disposss
of Her Jewels.


A few years ago Ludwig Nissen.
Q well known Wholesale dealer of
the Maiden lane district, was in the
office of a diamond merchant in
London when a stranger came in
and offered an unusually beautiful
stone for sale. The Englishman
did not care to l But Nissen
thought be saw in. But he
was not willing ~ until he
learned who oru e stone and
where it had comt n. The man
said he represented a friend, a wo-
man, who did not care to have her
name disclosed. The American was
firm. If he could not learn the
owners name he would not buy.
The stranger said be would see the
woman and talk the matter over
with her.
The next day he came back and
took Mr.. Nissen to the woman's
home. She lived in handsome
apartment in one of the most fash
ionable quarters of the city. Ii
turned out that she was Russian
princess who, with her husband
and her daughter, had been driven
from Russia for having taken part
in a nihilist movement. OF all
their large property they had saved
only their jewels. She opened a
little safe and showed the Ameri-
can one of the finest collections OF
diamonds he had ever seen. They
were worth 100000 or 100000.
eve sell them a few at time"
she explained, 'just enough of
them each year to give US & living.
Perhaps you VIII wonder why we
don't sell them all and live on the
interest of the money? But my
husband has the gamblers spirit.
The money would not last a year.
So we part from them piecemeal.
[ estimate that there are enough Of
them to keep us twenty years, and
| don expect to 1--we longer than
that"
One of these diamo12s fs.rasstl
,enterpiece of one of the most val
liable necklaces in New York. A
Few others are sent to this country
every year. In the diamond horse
hoe" at the opera there is never s
hight when there are not some Of
he jewels of the exiled princess on
'iew.-New York Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
Time, Not SPACE.

Mrs. Frink was a trusting soul
and rarely questioned the opinions
of others about matters concerning
which they were supposed to be in
formed. One day she came homo
with a new pair of shoes under her
arm. Got them at Bride's," she
explained, and they're the best l
ever bought You"
"What is 50 very GOOD about
them" inquired her SON, for whom
the shoes were intended
"Why, the salesman said that YOU
could walk farther in them than in
any others without getting tired,
and said that you couldn't walk
very ia just now on account Of
your knee, you know, and he said
that he meant farther for the same
distance. So l bought them, and
here they are. Save the string,
please"
She did not notice tie smile on
her sons face as he undid the pack
age, and he was spared the trouble
of explaining. = Youths Compan-
ion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02

At all times and places, says a
writer in Success, Woodrow Wilson
has counselled opening our govern
mental processes TO the light NThus
at Minneapolis:
Every community Is vaguely aware
that the political machine upon which
II looks askance has certain very def
nite connections with men who are
engaged In business on large scale.
and the suspicion which attaches TO
the machine itself has begun 10 at
tach also TO business enterprise Just
because these connections are known
TO exist II these connections were
opep sad avowed. II everybody knew
Just what they involved and just W. at
use was being made OF the alliance
there would be no difficulty in keep
ing an eye upon affairs and In con-
trolling them y public opinion. But.
unfortunately tie aaolo process OF
law-mskine in A. lea is very OBJ
scure onS There is no highway OF
,,gisl;. n. 'ut there are many by
Nays"
At arotaer Ime he paid this hu.
hcrous tribute 10 publicity:
There is one very disturbing quail
fty In nan. and ! have exporiencct 1
Il myself and | oare say you have.
When sou are long way from home
and see no neighbor from near your
home you give yourself an eYraor-
'dinary latitude in your conduct. but
II you were oH the desert OF Sahara
and met one OF your immediate neigh.
bors coming the other way on a camel
you wouif behave yourself until hi
rot out OF sight"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02

An Aberdeen paper tells Glad.
stone story of the memorable Mid
lothian tour. On one occasion
there was a great handshaking or
deal at the window of the old gen
tleman's railway carriage, and he
was rapidly getting the worst of it.
A stalwart young policeman who
accompanied Mr.. Gladstone proved
equal to the occasion. Crouching
behind the great man and thrusting
his hand under Mr.. Gladstone's In
ycrness cape, the muscular "peeler"
eave each conner In turn a grip that
= no lack of cordiality.
The auld mans uncommon
>cc -orous at his time o. life," OBJ
served one unsuspecting Scot as he
stroked his fingers.
''He is that" concurred another
of the policeman's victims, "but did
We notice his dirty nailsl"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
When Ohio Failed.

In the midst Of c. B. Galbreath'a
lecture on Lafayette" the other
night at tie Young Mems Christian
association lie spent quite little
time on the incident Of tie princely
sum of $4,000 which he brought
@ith him to this country and gave
TO cOEcrc52
''H hen Lafayette returned to the
United .5ta-es about forty-two years
.ater CONGRESS voted him 100000
III return cor the $4,000 which he
gave TO rs in that time of great
need. When tie vote was taken ev-
cry $ . - 4he e on voted for it
with. e! rs igeHt.on it softly-the
eycersion Of llhio.' = Columbus
Dispatch.
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Some time ago there lived a gen.

tleman of indolent habits who spent
his time visiting among his friends.
After wearing out his welcome in
his own ncighborhood he thought
he would visit an old Quaker friend
some twenty miles distant. On his
arrival he was cordially received By
the Quaker, who, thinking the yis-
itor had token much pains to come
SO far to see him. treated him with a
great deal Of f'attenGon and polite
ness for several days. As the Wis
itor showed 40 signs OF leaving, the
Quaker became uneasy, / bore it
with patience urtil the c.ghCh day,
when he said to him:
"My friend, 7 am afraid thee VII
never come again"
"Oh, yes | SHALL" said tie visitor.
Il have enjoyed my visit very much
and shall certainly come again"
But" saids.'the Quaker, "if thee
viii never leave how can thee come
again ~-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
CHARGED For Il.

Fanny Kembie, the celebrate,
actress OF years ago, once spent til
summer at a small country town j
Massachusetts. While there she G.
gagged a neighbor, a plain farme
TO drive her around. The farmg
desiring TO. entertain his guest, e
patiated freely upon the state q
the crops and to ncighborhood 90
sip until Miss Kemble remarke
somewhat testify, Sir, l engaged
you to drire for me, not to talk to
me" II mer SAID no nor
When ,1iss .,ea0le was ready 10
leave togA ut for the mar
and asked for her bill. One of the
items therein she could not under
stand and asked FOR an explanation.
"Tha, = said the farmer. ooh,
ats sass, So | don't often take
1T when / DO 1 charge"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
His Blunder.
'rHave

"Have you ever stopped to
thing he began and then hest
tated.
"Well," she urged, ego on. What
we're you going to say?"
Il beg your pardon" he replied.
Il was about to ask you whether
you had ever stopped to think about
something, but | might have known
that you never did
"And you moan to insinuate that
| never think - she demanded.
"Oh, no, no, not at ALL" he made
haste to assure her. 81 only mean
that women don't have to stop talk
ing to think, for We all know that
they do think sometimes"
And yet he wonders why she
hates him.-Cleveland Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
Voters OF Both Parties Sure Best
interests of Country Will Be
Served by His Election.
CONFIDENCE IN TAFT LOST
~ denomination of Present Chief Ex-
ecuthe VIII Mean That Progress
sive Republicans viii Turn
to New jersey Statesman.
BY HON. FRANK @. CANNON,
Former United States Senator From
tffah

Otdn.
| have Travelled In ten states since
leaving Colorado a month ago. The
cry OF the Progressives In these states
-Tea2s. Oklahoma, Kansas. Nebras
ka. South Dakota, wisconsin Iowa
Illinois. Indiana and even Missouri
Is for LaFollette and Wilson. The
progressive Democrats want the Re
puohcan party to nominate Robert nj
LaFoilette for the presidency; so that
III the Democratic party shall lose
tie People will win.
And Progressive Republicans want
the Democratic party to nominate
WOODROW Wilson; so that-if the Re
publican party shall lose-stin the
People will win.
You will observe that the Progress.
sive Dove has at last learned wisdom
from tsat willy old Serpent, the Sys-
tenn; whose fayorite plan has been
TO seiect both candidates. subscribe to
both campaign funds and then let
the People. In deadly earnest, fight
useless battle.
Personally, / fear that the Progress
sive Republicans cannot control their
convention
Republicans Playing Politics.
The ofice-holding machine is pow
erful. insiduous. and experienced. The
Interests are desperately determined
to prevent a LaFollette term In the
White House; and their financial aid
makes the machine almost resistless.
Frankly, I do not believe in this talk
or a fatal breach between President
iaft and Big Business. On both sides
Ii looks like q calculated quarrel. a
melodrama played for national en-
tertainment. The need of such an
anectation OF battle is too obvious.
Despite his earnest work. the peo-
pie had no faith that President Taft
would solve our vital problem and re-
store the government to the custody
OF the people. A play was needed.
1t is being played
But there remains Wilson, whose
nomination by the Democratic con-
vention can only be prevented by in
sanity or perfidy-or both. Otler
candidates are able: they have sin
cere advocates. But the Progressive
Republicans-as well as the mass OF
Denocrats-want Wilson nominated:
and 1t is the Progressive Republicans
whose votes will decide the issue.
If Taft shall be the Republican nom
inee. Progressives of his party would
turn almost en- masse to wilson
and Wilson is the only possible Dem
ocratic nominee to whom they would
thus turn. They Will not leave Taft
In order TO vote for any Democratic
ally of the Interests. They will not
desert their own party TO chance any
humiliating experiment with the 9TH
er- They want to preserve their self
respect and at the same time per.
form a high public service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
SLIPS OF THE TONGUE.
Even the Disnified English Butler Can
Go Astray at Times.

n sillle STORY WHICH mas 1ust
found its way across the Atlantic
from an English country house tells
of the recent slip made by a new
and nervous butler in serving his
master, duke, at the luncheon ia
BILE. Quiet, respectful and assidu-
Gus, he proffered a dish with the in
sinuating query:
cold grace, your grouse?' o.
/ The slip is so obviously a nat.
ural one that doubtless the tale is
true. Thus far it is also unchal-
lenged as new, although probably
by the time it has made the full
round of the press somebody will
discover that in its original form
it was an Athenian chestnut" in
the days of Socrates.
An anecdote which at least be-
longs to the same family used to be
laughed over in early Victorian
drawing rooms.
Among the royalties, great and
little, who came to London for the
young queens coronation there
was certain small, dried up, gray
haired, bright eyed, brisk little old
reigning prince of a tiny principali-
": lie was 1araway cousin to an
irlsh duke, whose estates IN Ire
lana he VISITED before returning.
ror ms entertainment village cell
epratlon was arranged, with games
and dances, and especially Irish sies
ana clog dances.
Inc gay ola prince was dellght-
ed lie came himself OF race Ia
nous LOT It's dancing lie SSii pos,
seSsed good eye, q quick ear and
llSh' loot. nat same evening IN
the great hail OF me castle TO the
Whistiln@ oi hls most : son, he en-
oeaVoreo 10 emulate some Oh the
feats he had seen
Inc duke solemn EhghSh Dut-
ier was present and his horror at
such uhroyal antlcs was reHected 10
MS eyes l ne prince perceived IL
ana shootin9 d Suqden lorehngef
Mat M MN, ueiianoeu lhlPeFIousiy'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
Reaching the Poot.

Radical means "rootical" and
these laws merely got at the root of
the { .ugs. We supposed we were
ciec; cur pubic officials. We were
elecfAg them. but were not selecting
them. Certain gentlemen in private
office were making up the states and
then permitting rs TO accept them. |
want to have voice in the selection
OF men | shall advocate. What is
"radical?" Why. merely givine back
to the communities OF New Jersey
what they supposed they had ell
along. g.-W0ODROW WILSON.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
Bruce's Nj ether.

The inspector was examining
standard /, and all the class had
been specially told beforehand by
their master, Don't answer unless
you are almost certain your answer
is correct"
History was the subject.
"Now, tell me-" said the inspect
or, "who was the mother of our
great Scottish hero, Robert Bruce ?"
He pointed to the top boy, then
around the class. There was nc
answer. Then at last the heart of
the teacher of that class leaped with
Joy. The boy who was standing at
the very foot had held up his hand.
"Well," my boy" said the In
spector encouragingly, "who was
she?"
"Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
ne Accepted the ApoIoay.

A prominent New York lawyer ;s
noted for his ready answers and
skill in repartee When a Young
practitioner he appeared before a
pompous old judge, who took Of
Tense at a remark the lawyer made
criticising his decision.
IF you do not instantly apologies
for that remark, Mr.. Blank" said
the Judge, 81 shall commit you for
contempt of court"
Upon reflection, your honor" in
stantly replied Mr.. Blank, 81 find
that your honor was right and I
was wrong, as your honor always
is."
The judge looked dubious, but
finally said that he would accept the
apology.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
His One Cilaace.

MOTIF jcoming swiftly = Why,
Willie Str'sir vour little sister,
Willie 90 - Aunt Frost
face made r
Aunt Frost .ace-WhY, Willie, I
said II YOU did strike her / wcald
never kiss YOU again.
Willie (still dogged) = Well, I
couldn't let chance like That alp
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
8 An Advertising SpecuIatiO

among the many incidents char
acterlstic OF human nature is one
which recently came under the ob-
selvation of young man connected
with prominent publishing house,
one OF the Oldest in the country, and
which has for three generations
been conducted by the descendants
of the original founder. " ith other
publications there was issued a neat
little treatise on household econo-
my, showing how, on a small in
come, it was possible to live COM
10 tabIy- The author was a wo-
nan, anb gave her book ethe title,
E" How She Did It" The book
bad fairly good sale, but presently
there appeared to be a sudden and
unaccountable demand for the vol
ume, and ever fortnight the house
was puzzled by order for more. 1t
ran through fourth edition before
poung superintendent learned the
casve. The orders had invariably
come from the same source, and it
was then discovered that the per-
sis'ent buyer advertised the book
extensively in sporting and other
Journals His method was sim
plicity itself. The title given, he
would insert, "Mailed secure for
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
- VI aGic Square.

See if you can fiji a square with
nine numbers which will total twen-
ty-seven in each of the usual ways
THAT is, from top to bottom, across
,nd cbliquely.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
solly.nq the Parents.

"Why did you chuck that bab,
under the chm" asked the man.
1T is such IN ugly little sinner"
sThat Is why | chucked him."
SAID the wcman. 81 wanted to make
his parents fee happy. | always
pet the ugly babies. Pretty babies
get so much coddiing from stran-
gers that their parents take it as a
matter Of course. 1t is the fathers
and mothers Of ho,nely babies who
appreciate attention. Didn't you
notice how pleased that couple
looked? | don't suppose anybody
ever petted that baby before except
themselves They'll think a lot
more of the youngster after this"
New York Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
apology.

What kind OF a dog Is that. lny
soy?"
Its a setter. Can't you see him
etT'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
Domestic Philosophy.

Husband-A man doesn't know what
happiness IS till he's married.
Wife-Im glad you've foun that oai
IT last,
Husband-Yes. and then IT'S too lsts:
-Heitere Welt
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02
How Seminolcs Bury Their Dead.

SemincIes bury their dead on top
of the ground after wrapping them
in blankets, but always leave the top
of the head exposed. They build a
pen over the body and usually chink
it with earth. When his squaw dies
the husband wears his shirt until il
rots off, which is not strikingly dis
tinctive. When the husband dies
the squaw doesn't comb her hair for
three months. Little reverence is
shown for the dead. When Tom
Tigers grave Pas robbed and bis
bones taken for exhibition the out
cry over the desecration was almost
wholly newspaper affair. The
nearest settlers were unalarmed ard
the Indians indifferent. - Golfers
Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02

THE haot e"s learning xe French
ges, madame
Hes iearne he gestures any way
-Harrer's I" .e.u
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-02

Old Papers the Coulle cffice sc
per package of %.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
PLANKS IN THE REPUBLICAN
 STATE PLATFORM

A strong endorsement of woman suffrage.
 In favor of building dykes on the Colorado river.
 In favor of the initiative, refer endum and recall except as applied to the judiciary.
 In favor of a state tax commits sion with actual power, stronger, then the present state makeshift.
 In favor of the extension of pay ments of the cost of reclamation projects.
 Endorsing the administration of President Taft and pledging sup port to the republican standard bearers.
 In favor of a protective tariff with especial reference to wool, cattle, citrus, agricultural and mining interests of Arizona.
 Endorsing the candidacy of j.. E. Campbell, candidate tor con- gress, and the republican presi- dential electors.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
In the Superior Court of tine State of Arizona in and for the
 County of C0conino

Maria Soque, plaintiff, vs. Ha- lario Soque, defendant.
 SUMMONS No. o8I
 In the name of the State of Ari- zona, to Halario Soque, defend- ant, greeting:
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Coconino, and answer the complaint therein filed with the clerk of this said court, at Flagstaff, in said county, within twenty days after the ser vice upon you of this summons, Il served in this said county, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter, the times above men toned being exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Coconino, this 24th day of September, A. D., 1912.
 CHAs. Fl. ADAMS,
 Clerk of said Superior Court. sep.27-oct.25
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
forward with the town and its needs, not waiting until strangers see and take advantage of our opportunities first.

The democrats advocate "a tariff for revenue only". That's high sounding fraze but means but little if anything. Tariff on coffee tea and other such necessities is a tax without protection to home producers. A revenue must be raised to carry on the government so why not protect home industries. At the same time you hear about high prices of clothing because of protected wool. A suit of clothes will require about three pounds of wool and the tariff on this is but a few cents. Yet the wool man must go up against Australian and South American wool and give the benefit of the difference in labor to the foreigner. It is a great system. It never has worked right and it has been tried time and again by democratic theorists with disasterous results. Remem- Der the Wilson democratic tariff when Cleveland helped the country from prosperity to a panic. Facts are facts and it is a poor thinker who cares to try the same experi- ment over again. They tell you taint SO" but it happened just the same and will happen again if democrats are returned to power. It is the same as the unloaded gun" story but the durned thing goes off just the same.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
Twelve pages in The Sun

Twelve pages in The Sun this week, the largest regular edition ever printed in Coconino county. Flagstaff is coming to the front rapidly with a steady healthy growth, which means that our prosperity is perment. It is the wealthiest town of its size in the new state. It is the center. of the stock and numbering industry of Arizona. There is no reason why it should not grow and hundreds of reasons why it should grow rapidly. We need many improve ments-they are becoming more and more necessary every day and instead of holding back, a general effort should be made to move
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
Martin Chuzzlewit"

Charles Dickens famous novel in three reels,
 The complete story is told on the screen clearly and faithfully. This novel contains some of Dick ems best known types, such as the hypocritical Pecksniff, the self sacrificing and lovable Tom Pinch and jolly Mark Tapley. To lovers of Dickens, these and many others will literally come to life on the screen just as we may believe the author had them in mind. To those not familiar with the story will be presented an absorbing tale, sharply contrasting the mo- bility of human life with its weak ness and crime, and steadily in- creasing in interest up to the sem sational close. The settings and costumes are correct to the small lest detail and the photography is superb.
 Majestic Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights Oct. 5 and 9th.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04

Senator Lorenzo Hubbell was reelected chairman and Charles E. Arnold secretary of the republi- can state central committee at Phoenix Monday. Bothare mighty good men, with ability to do things. Doings in the republican ranks will commence from now on. AL ready there has been a big slump in the Bull Moose sentiment in the state.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-04
INHERITANCE TAX LAW

Among the statutes which be- came effective in Arizona on Sep tember 20 is the inheritance tax law. It is expected that this law will bring in considerable revenue to the state, although there are not a great number of estates that can be taxed.
 Estates worth less than SIo, ,ooo that are left to grandparents, father, mother, sister, brother, wife or children, are exempt from taxation. Such estates left to members of ones immediate family are subject to a tax of I per cent if worth over SIo, ,ooo.
 Any estate worth more than S5,- GOO is subject to a tax of per cent If left to an uncle, aunt, neph- CIV or niece. In all other cases estates are taxed 3 per cent when not exceeding SIo, ,ooo; 4 per cent up to S2o,ooo and so on. If an estate is valued at $50, 900 or more tbe tax is six per cent.
 Taxes are due eight months after the death of the donor. The treasurer represents the state in all inheritance tax matters.