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The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
LEBANON.
Miss ALTHEA ARMSTRONG


We are sorry 10 be unable this
week 10 report the usual routine Of
items but other duties which iOr
the past week have claimed our
time and attention rendered it i'm
possible TO do so. SO with the con
sent OF the Editor we will try TO
give both this and next week S
news in the issue Of next week -
There were three deaths last week
within - hours in the homes OF
some dear friends OF ours. and
our heart is sad today because Of
their sorrow. In the home Of K
CearnAl in the stiffness of night,
and in the home Of 6 T Wood
row almost at the same hour, last
Tue. day night, the summons,
&C me ye blessed Of my Father
came, and today two grand
m theirs are sleeping b await the
resurrection morn and on Wednes
day morning following, the Death
Angel" visited the home OF W l.,
Cater bearing away to the God
who gave it the spirit OF the hus
band and father OF that home
May He who marketh the sparrow 5
fall and knoweth alone how 20
comfort. let His brnedictiOn rests
upon these homes May deeper
peace and calmer bliss come into
the heart o! each Of the loved ones
who are today mourning in these
homes May the removal Of each
Of the dear departed ones prove TO
be a parable Of grace, inasmuch as
they beCkOn as 20 world where
sorrow and death is no more.
They are gone home, dear friends.
yet how sweet the memory
"God calls our loved ones,
Yet We love not wholly
What be hath given.
They live on earth in memory dear
As truly a. in Heaven
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
CARYTOWN.
Mas. CLYDE WAGNER


Ihso,iyed too latef = publication last
week.J
The little son # A. Boyd was
slightly injured last Friday even
ing from a fall from a calf Never
the less his injury is quite painful.
In falling a jagged tick made quite
q hole under his arm, Mrs Nc
Carhy has rented two Of her
houses at Carytown and the fam
lies moved here last week. The
heavy rain Monday morning has
considerably delayed fall work
Mrs VIM Hicks and son VIM. Jr A.,
Of West Point, III visited Mrs
Clyde Wagner Wednesday and
Thursday. They are visiting Jas
per relatives this week. -- Mr..
Mathews taught school for his son
Vernon last Monday While he
was teaching Superintendent kost
visited the school A number Of
Sunday School children from this
locality attended a social in Salem
neighbOrhood last Wednesday
evening W a. Cline was IN Car
thage Saturday Miss Louise
Brummet. who was reported sick
last week. is no better News
items are scarce owing 20 the fact
that everyone is busy getting their
work in readiness for the Jasper
City Fair next week
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
DIAMOND
Mrs CHARLES ELTING.


II Lucas aud wife called on
Fred Gather and wife Sunday -
Miss Buchor spent Sunday with
Grace GuIick VIII Budd and
wife called on Mrs Budds sister,
Mrs Lucas. Sunday --Harve Law
and family spent Sunday with
Will Law and family Florence
and Nina Milton spent Saturday
night in Carthage. Mr. Lunt
spent several days in Webb City
last week Mr. Milton IS helping
Mr. Clary put in wheat this week
Victor Randall spent Sunday with
home folks Grace Gulick and
Mrs. Turpin called on Mrs Elting
Monday Jake Parkinsons little
girl received painful injury on
her arm while at play last week
Mr.. Parkinson and family are
here from Monett visiting their
parents Clint Rand and family
ot Jasper visited c NJ Buzzard
aud wife Sunday l.. Mitchell
took dinner with Lee Mitchell and
wife Friday.-Mr Pfander sold
100 bushels Of coal last week
Mr.. Piander has a large bank and
the coal is fine Misses Jennie
Conrad, Beatrice Mitchell. Jessie
Hane and Violet Budd visited the
Waters Cemetery Sunday evening
Several from Diamond attended
Sunday School at Blue Sunday
evening Carrie Sarahni spent
Tuesday al MIR. Pugh s Miss
Conrad spent Sunday with home
folks S. Clary and wife and
grandson Ray visited old friends
near Medoc Sunday Claude Ham.
iItCn and family and Ida Elting
from near Carthage spent several
days with their brother Chas FL
ting and wife John Buz.
zard was "A Jasper shopper Monday.
-Chas Nett IS busy hauling ma
terial for a new barn Everyone
is planning 30 attend the Jasper
Street Fair this week. Chas.
Elting and wife and Walter Mos
ley spent Sunday with ]. w.
Edwards and family.-Maud Roy.
er is spending a few days at
Woods this week.--Frank Nett
and wife visited with Chas Nett
aud family this week. Will Wood
and wife visited with Fay Hatley
Sunday S. Berryhill and family
called on Mrs Hane and family
Sunday. John Brown and wife
Of Boston visited in this neighbor-
hood Sunday Frank Wood and
wife, John Riley and family,
Maud Royer and children and
Frank Wood and wife of Iantha
spent Sunday with Tom Wood
and wife Of Duval and in the
evening called on Aunt Becky
Wood.
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
DEWEY.
MIS- MAY MATnEws

Don't forget 20 bring your song
books 10 church The Sunday
School is growing and everybody
wants TO help sing Mr., and Mrs,
Jasper Owings had a family re.
union Sunday. Frank Wolfe and
wife came in their new auto. A
daughter from Colorado is there
Tom Busby i'm Bull and son
Charles. and Roe Cline will take
AN overland trip, starting Thurs
day, TO Oklahoma, for pleasure
and apples Clarence Simmons
little daughter has been sick but
is better The cloudy week found
half the people with colds Mrs.
Bean OF Lakeside, a sister. in. law
OF Mrs. Carter, spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting her.-Orin
Buster and family spent Sunday
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22

to1I2fels So to
|t6 cockerel
f.,,ihs,,'o,
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
BLUE AND BETHEL.
Mrs. ]. r. HATCHER.

Earl Ruckel and family visited
with the formers sister, Mrs. Alice
keltner, and children Sunday
Con Lucas, Joe Crusa, Will Faris
and Pedro Tidball left recently
for Iowa to husk corn. Elder
Frakes spent Saturday night and
Sunday with his brother John. -
Prof. L. E. BrouS is visiting the
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22
PAY Your Taxes.

Those who have not paid their
taxes are requested to pay at once
City Collector.
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22

N. Y says they are ths s-''tlifIl' of NJ
laxatiyes They are q blessing 20 all
my family and always keep a box az
homen &c. a box and get well again
25e. at II, r Pitts.
The Jasper news., 1914-10-22

Use Fanchon hour.-Cordz &
Son.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Nome Railway May
 Resume Operations

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-Officials of the Nome railroad have announced that the operation of the road would be resumed if the bill, presented by Delegate Wickersham, of Alaska, is passed by congress, providing for ex- emption of taxation of railroads in that territory.
 The bill before congress provides that railroads in Alaska only shall be exempt from taxation. The pres ent law provides such heavy taxa tion that the Nome road could not pay it and keep up operating ex- Nenses. The matter was brought to he attention of Delegate Wicker sham, who prepared the bill to make he Alaska roads exempt in the mat ter of taxation.
 It is believed that the sentiment in favor of the development of Alaska in Washington is so strong at the present time that the W-makers will be willing to do what they can to promote the construction and ope- ration of railroads in the territory.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
l etrazzin Loses
 Control of Temper

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-Tetraz- zini has lost her temper and is say ing some really bitter things about the director of the Grand Opera com pany of Chicago. Her charges against the opera leader, as published here, are causing much interest in musical circles in this city.
 Soon after the announcement was made that Madame Tetrazzini was to appear here on a given evening. came the announcement that the Chicago company would make it's appearance on the same evening, and that Caruso and other noted singers would appear As result of this, the Tetrazzini house was no filed as it was hoped it would be, and. the affair was a financial loss.
 Madame Te trazzini is now chargine that the appearance of the Chicago company was the result of plan on the part of the director, who was seeking to embarrass her.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
MINING LAW IS BELIEVED
 INVALID BY ATTORNEYS
Representative Dan Do Will Prepare Bill Revoking Questionable Legislation If Governor Strong Decides to Call
 Special Session Next Summer

va idty of such laws have finally been determined by the supreme court of the United States
 When asked for his opinion re- garding the validity of the new min said there was an uncertainty in his mind about the validity of the law, and he said that he believed some legal action should be taken to set tie the question.
 If l were taking up a mining claim" said Mir. Crossley, T would first see that the provisions of the old law are fully carried out, and if possible would then conform to the provisions of the new law, that l might be certain of my claim.
 CROSSLEY'S OPINION.
 The act of congress says that the legislature cannot pass laws that will interfere with the primary disposal Of the soil, but whether the taking of gold from the soil can be considered disposal of the soil is something l am not prepared to answer"
 When Mr Crossley's attention was called to the fact that patents are issued to mining claims, he admitted that was the case and that that would be a disposal of the soil.
 Section 1922 of the Revised Stat utes of the United Stataes, a part of the Federal mining laws, says that he states and territories, and even the miners themselves. may make laws governing the taking up of min ing claims, and were it no for the specific statement in the Organic Act prohibiting the Territory of Al aska from making laws interfering with the primary disposal of the soil, there would be no question, it is said, regarding the right of the territory to make it's own mining laws
 But it is pointed out that the min ing laws of the United States, re fered to in section 1922. were passed previous to the Organic Act of Al aska, and that if there is a conflict between the two, the later, being the latest, must prevail
 District Attorney Crossley believes that the Alaska law could be taken to the higher courte with but little expense There are ways, too, that the question can be taken 10 the higher courts without much delav
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
EXPERT DoDGEs QUESTION

Curtis H. Lindley, lawyer of San Francisco who edits various court reports and other law books and is considered one of the best authori ties on the Pacific coast on technical legal matters, was asked to give his opinion of the validity of the Alaska law, and in reply he failed 10 com init himself, simply saying that it would be we'll for Alaska to be able to make it's own mining laws.
 This evasive letter from MT. Lind ley has served to strengthen the To- cal feeling that the Alaska law is illegal It is believed that a test case should be made to determine the validity of the law as soon as nossible. so miners will know which law must be followed.
 Among themselves the local attor- neys have freely discussed the phases of the local mining law and it's evident worthlessness, but when asked for an oninion for publica ion they refuse, with two exceptions, to have their opinion published.
 After some persuasion, Attorney R. F. Roth was induced to permit his opinion of the law to be publish ed for the good of interested miners. Mr Roth is so positive that the Al aska law is not valid. that he sees no room for uncertainty. He is of the opinion that the wording of the enabling act, commonly known as the Organic Act, does not permit the Terri orial legislature to make any kind of mining laws.
 DECLARES LAW INVALID.
 In Mir. Roth's opinion the Organic Act. as it is called, in two places prohibits the legislature from pass ing a mining law. The one place is that already quoted, preventing the passage of any law interfering with the primary disposal of the soil, and the other is paragraph pro- hibiting the legislature from amend ing the laws of the United States.
 It is pointed out by some of the To- cal lawyers that other territories or ganized by acts of congress have been prohibited also from passing laws that would interfere with the primary disposal or the soil, and in some cases this has been disregarded and mining laws have been made, though it is not evident that the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
ALASKA EXHIBIT
 SURF RISES BRYAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - w. J. 'rvan secretary of state, accOmpa- lied by Mrs. Bryan, visited the Alas
 a exhibit in this city today, and both declared that they were sur mised to note what the territory is reducing.
 This was the first visit ever paid nv the secretary of state to the Alaska exhibit, and he stated after he had looked it over that he in ended to take more time later to i've the exhibit a more thorough judy The exhibit. he said, opened his eyes to the possibilities in Alas "a. and from his talk it was evident hat it has strengthened his friend ship for that territory.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

That the mining law passed by the Alaska legislature is without force and effect and would be proved to 1e worthless if tes ed in court, is he opinion arrived at by some of the careful study of the law and the restrictions placed on the law-mak- ing power of the Territorial legis- lature by the United States congress.
 Realizing the serious dilemma that has resulted from the passage of a mining law by the legislature, Re presentative Dan Driscoll has an nounced his intention of introducing a bill providing for the repeal of the law, if the governor decides to call a special session of the legisla- ture this summer.
 The Organic Act passed by con gress to confer upon the Alaska legislature the power of making cer- tain laws, specifically says in sec ion 416 of the Compiled Laws of Alaska, that the Territorial legisla- ture must not make laws regulating the customs service or postal service, and that mo law shall be passed to interefere with the primary disposal of the soil'' This is interpreted by some of the local lawyers to mean that the Alaska law was passed with out due permission of congress, and 5 therefore void
 There is another legal infirmity in the Alaska Mining law, which it is believed will alone annul it.. It is the fact that it conflicts with I law previously passed by congress a. the request of Delegate Wicker sham It is asserted that oven if it is found to be valid insofar as the Organic Act is concerned. it is made void by it's conflicting with the 'aws of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Shipments From
 Valdez Are Heavy

VALDEZ, Feb. S.-There has been more travel over the Valdez trail the past winter than for any other similar period since the mail was routed by way of Cordova, and from present indications the traffic over the road will continue to be heavy.
 The shipment of supplies from this place is increasing steadily. It is estimated that at least 1000 tons of supplies will be shipped from here before the snow leaves the ground. Big mining outfits are be- ing shipped to various places, with plenty of supplies to do throughout he summer season. Mcintosh alone has sent a total of "A teams from here to Nelchina during the last week.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
WAS A SPECTACULAR BLAZE
EXPLOSION WRECkS BUILDING AND ENTOMBS 40 FIREMEN, WHO ARE RESCUED WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY FROM THE FLAMES

NEW YORK, Feb. s. - The big Armour elevator, containing 1,500, DO bushels of barley was burned 70 the ground today It was one of the most spectacular fires ever seea in this city, and for ,ime it threaten d to consume a number of big buildings in the near vicinity. The 'oss of the building is s1,O00,0Oo.
 In the midst of the excitement, here was an explosion that en omb- d forty firemen and it vas with considerable difficulty that hey were rescued The explosion shook buildings throughout the city. and in some places it was believed hat there was an earthquake.
 The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is believed to have originated from defective electric wiring. The flames had a good start when they were discovered. and by the time the response came to he first alarm, the flames were shooting from the
 indows on several floors.
 It was soon realized tha it would e hopless effort ct tr- to save he building and he ork of the fire men was confined to the effort to
 eep the flames from sDreading.
 It was not known th't 0nrahing If an explosive natHr" s ore1 the bull ing, and IT. r~emen we're not on their gu7~i St t.
 he shock hre-- t'~ of the firemen in su ! P f eemed for a time to '' 7ff all re- reat The ertire fo was fighting the fire the e' their 1ttention to rescuing aUtombed men.
 Up to late h It no deaths were reporte' IT. ne blaze md it is not believed hH there was anyone in the building who did not escape. It was not possible to re- move anything from the building while he fire was in progress.
 It is announced tonight that the building and its con ents were fully covered by insurance, and that the loss to the owners will not be mater ial. It is expec ed that the struc- ture will be rebuilt at an earl" date
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Gambling Material
 Burned by Governor

SALEM Ore. Feb S.-Gambling 2araphernalia which has been col lected in the various raids ordered " Governor West, was burned here yesterday by direct orders of the governor.
 The gamblers have been making mild pro est against the action of he governor. but he has paid no at reptiOn to is. The governor has an @ounced that he will carry on his 7olicy of stopping gambling through out the state, and his recent success in accomplishing this, has won the approval of various church organi- zations.
 some of the newspapers of the state are criticising the governor for his refusal to let local officers enforce the laws, and many of them are charging him with being narrow and with having a desire to be sen satonal He has been cartooned ire quently by the daily papers in Port land, which also oppose him.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Jap Earthquake
 Fully Described

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. s. - De- tails of the Japanese earthquake and the eruption that accompanied it, has just been received here by mail, and prove that the affair was even more horrible than was at first believed.
 A feature of the affair was the way it filled up the ocean and creat- ed a larger land area. In some places the ocean was filled to a depth of 40 fathoms, and converted an island into a peninsula.
 The loss of life is only matter of guess, and the suffering of the victims is believed to have been in- 'ense where they were protected though to keep alive for any length of time.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Literacy Test For
 Immigrants Wanted

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb S. President Wilson will confer with leaders of the house today regarding the literacy test for immigrants coming into the United States. The President declares that that feature of he immigration bill is serious problem, and he hopes to get the matter settled in such way that opposing factions will come together on the issue.
 A canvass of the representatives show hat a ma joritv favor the test. md it is expected th"t s"~a kind If educational qua'ificati"~e il' be provided,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Curtain Candidate
 For Governorship

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.-State Senator Curtin has announced his candidacy for Governor of California on the Democratic ticket, and is preparing to make an active cam paign. Senator Curtin is one of the most influential men in the state leg islature and it is believed that he
 il gather large following.
 Under the laws Of California, the nominations for governor will be made by popular vote at the primar" election. The petitions necessary to place the name of Senator Curtin on the primary ballot are to be circulat- ed at once.
 Governor Johnson has already ar ncunced his intention to become a candidate on the Progressive ticke to succeed himself. but no stronq candidate has been announced for the Republican tic'-et. The comiN" lection is rromisi0e to be one of tho -7os spirited political contests eve- held in the state.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
GERMAN PRINCE
 MAY COME HERE

BERLIN, Feb. S.-The Grown 'rince is planning to make a visit the United States. and while there e will go hunting for grizzly bears n the Rocky mountains.
 After he has completed his hunt n the Rockies, the prince will visit Alaska. He has read much abou he Alaskan territory, and has ex- pressed his desire on several occa- lions to visit the country for the urpose of hunting and of seeing the great variety of scenery that the country there affords.
 The time for the departure of the prince on his American tour has not been set, but it is expected to be early in the spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Soldiers To Have
 Better Treatment
GENERAL WOOD ORDERS OPEL GERS TO BE HUMANE TO THE
 ENLISTED MEN.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. s. The success that has resulted from the order enforcing kindly treatment of military prisoners, has prompted General Wood to order all officers of the army to treat the enlisted men with ut most humanity and consideration.
 It is explained by the general that better treatment of the sol diers is expected to improve the standing of the men, and to get them more interested in their work, thus discouraging the ten dency to desert the army.
 General Woods policy to inn prove the conditions of the en- listed men in the army is in line with the latest ideas in army cir cles. For a long time the gov ernment has been experiencing much difficulty in getting men to enlist in the army, and 1t has been dsired to induce bet ter class of men to join.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
200 Heirs Want a
 $9O,0O0, 1000 Estate
CLAIMANTS MEET TO FORM CLUB TO GET BIG ENGLISH
 FORTUNE.

NEW YORK, Feb. s. - Two hundred people who claim to be the heirs 10 the fortune of S9O,- 000.00O supposed to have been left by George Hoffman. who died in the Transyaal in 1904, held an exciting meeting here today. and formed a club for the purpose of working for their common in- terests.
 It has been announced that Hoffman left his big fortune in care of the Bank of England. The new club will hire legal ser vices for the purpose of inves- tigating the amount of the sup posed fortune.
 The meeting for a time was stormy, as too many wanted to be heard at once, but after the alleged heirs settled down to work harmony prevailed. The mee ing was one of the most un- ique ever held here, for it is not believed that such an aggrega- ton of people ever before agreed .n .KnrI, taOaf hpr for an estate
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Big Organizations
 Will Consolidate

DENVER, Feb. Swallowing the meeting of the executive committees of the Western Federation and the United Mine Workers, it was an nounced here today that the consoli- dation of the two big organizations would make the aggregate member ship of the two about 500.000.
 It was further announced that the yearly income of the two organiza- tions after they are consolidated will total about s6,O0O,OO0 This includes dues and other regular assessments.
 The meeting here was for the pur pose of working out the details of he proposed consolidation. The work is progressing slowly, and 1t will be sometime, it is announced, be- fore the merging will be completed.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
JUDGE BROWN RETURNS.

CORDOVA, Feb. S.-Judge Browr If Valdez has returned from the Outside, and when passing through Cordova he announced that he would not require the commissioner at Chisana to bring his books here at the term of court to be held here soon.
 Much complaint has been made concerning the manner in which the record books were kept at Chisana bv the former commissioner at that place. It is asserted that the books were carelessly kept and that in some instances claims were not prop nr'v put on record, although filings had been made. Whether Judge Prown will order the books brought to Valdez for inspection there was not suggested by him.