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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Marietta. Ca. Sept 5-FInis was
written IN the case OF Leo N. Frank
when the Cobb county grand Jury. att
er q two-days session. reported 10
Judge Patterson that while several
clues had been found. the evidence
was insufficient % bring indictments
against anyone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Inasmuch as Edison only works
from eight o'clock in the morning to
midnight now he should have plenty
OF time TO devote TO that govern.
ment job and yet find leisure for the
movies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Mems overcoats for next winter will
be shapely and worn knee-length. in
formation not intended for the man
who makes his overcoat last three or
four seasons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Il Is reported that We are about to
harvest a bumper tobacco crop. There
should be no shortage Of Turkish c.ga.
rettes. therefore. regardless OF what is
done to Constantinople.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

It's as good as golf for some people
to buy a swatter and swat flies: but
pouring formaldehyde solution on com.
post heaps is much nore effective
than swatting as a method aiming at
determination OF the lily tribe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Another American neiress. with s3O.
100000 TO her account. has been
nabbed BY an American youth. This
war in Europe IS giving the native
born a chance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Modern laundries are to be placed
on the American warships. and the
Tapping OF the jackies' washing will
no more be seen on the yardarms.
Plus doth plcturesqueness yield again
TO practically.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

A Louisiana youth got drunk upon
his arrival in England and when he
came TO. he found himself in the Brit
fish army. That is pretty rough treat.
ment. but We believe It a sure remedy
for drunkenness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

II it is all the anne 20 the contend
ing armies. the telegraph editor woule
ike for them 10 hang around the Bug.
the San and the Mush as much as
possible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24
Girl and se,t.

st. Paul. Mimi, Sept 4.-Steve web
Der. laborer. shot and instantly killed
Hiss Edith Russell following a quarrel
and then committed suicide. The
shooting occurred az their rooming
house.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

A fisherman on Long island has dis
covered that the little horns cut from
doghsh make good photograph
needles Needless TO add. this har-
monies with the usual tone Of fish
stories.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Being comparatively tree from war
news, the sporting page is now the
most restful part Of the average news
paper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

II the growth OF the movies con
tsnues at the present rate IL will soon
be quite a novelty &c see a real live
actor or the stage.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Optimistic poets d%escanting on the
grandeur OF death manage 10 keep at
a safe distance from the firing line.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Several places are yet left on the
globe which have not reported
trouble. but they are expected to be
heard from socn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Actions OF various favorite sons
prove the increased popularity OF the
self-starter as applied &c presidential
booms.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

That new polymuriel gown. said to be
adjustable &c any occasion. must be
something like fathers one suit OF
clothes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Vacation is a period Of great ex.
%travagance preceded by an epoch OF
expenditure and followed by protract-
ed p~inching.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

The summer girl has distracted the
attention Of poets to such an extent
that they are no longer able to res
fierce war poems.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

There has been a typhoon in Shang-
hal Nothing in the way OF trouble
seems TO be missed by the times in the
search for IL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

I~nterlakcn. Sept "A new giant
German aeroplane capable OF carrying
20 men is being tested on Lake Con.
stance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Now. II Mr.. Burbank would kindly
produce a seedless watermelon he
would confer one more favor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

BY supplying an abundance OF grass
nature has been dcin- its best TO re
duce the price of milk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

With radium reouced 10 $4,000 a
grain, We may not b. reduced TO a
snail diet after all.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

To prove that truth is not stranger
than fiction a magazine printed this;
4 screamed in silent rage
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

One drawback to heiresses marry
ing employees IS hat there aren't
enough 10 60 around.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

During the war siege all the pune
tuation marks have held out except
the hyphen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Golf NAV cure insanity, as the Elgin
hospital authorities assert. but what
will cure golf?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

An Italian warship has torpedoed a
whale. Probably ii was a perfectly
neutral whale. TOO.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Also. n Of the problems of living is
the high cost II vacations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Jailed for hugglng a girl" says a
newspaper headline. Maybe II was
worth all IL cost.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Safeguarding the future Is the best
atonement for the mistakes OF the pres
ent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Apparently the object OF work IS
10 provide cartwheels for amusement.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24
U. S. Waits on BelIiueren,s.

Washington, Sept. A.-The United
States will make no further efforts 10
bring about peace in Europe until il
has received information that its good
Offices will be welcomed by both sides
IN the conflict. This was asserted au.
~thoritatively here in official discus.
sions OF the message from Pope Bene-
dict delivered to President Wilson by
Cardinal Gibbons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-09-24

Vienna. Sept. The fleeing Rus
slams have everywhere retreated on
the Sereth line in eastern Galicia. ac-
cording 10 an Official statement issued
by the war Office. Austrian troops are
now before Doubno. second fortress
on the N%olhynian triangle. Here the
Russians have lined Up to make a
stand and the Austrians are preparing
for an attack.
, 1915-04-28

scouts and light cruisers which are in con-
staut touch with any force emerging from
the Elbe, and the Germans endeayour to
Strategic position and divide it, or to strike
under conditions enabling their base TO be
reached in case OF necessity. is too obvious
TO succeed. Nothing is known regarding the
British counter measures, and it is not even
known where their base is, The battltships
"Audacious" and Queen Elizabeth" being
the only first line ships mentioned since the
war began.
Semi official Paris comments minimize
the importance Of the victory which the
Germans claim at Langemarck, saying
that it occurred ouly on a front Of about
two and a half miles Of a total front of six
hundred miles, and they accuse the Ger
mans OF magnifying their success IN order to
Influence opinion in tho neutral countries.
In London the greatest Importance is at
tached to the present operations IN Elan
ders, the military correspondent Of the
Chimes" saying yesterday That some think
the greatest batt]e Of the war is being
fought. The Allies ore however well pre-
pared to meet any German offensive in this
quarter md it is not to be considered lint
there is the most danger where there is the
most noise.
The crews Of the Norwegian barqnes
Oscar and Eva" have been landed at
Drury Island, Scotland. Both were bound
for n Scottish port and were sunk by u
submarine north of TOMBSTONE.
, 1915-04-28
RESIGNATION OF PRoysr PETERSEN.

An official publication announces TINT
leave Of absence has been granted Archdea-
con jobs. Petersen Of the Lutheran Gu uch.
1t is known, however, that the reverend
gentleman is retiring from these islands,
where he has Iabored energetically for near
ly ten years.
In quitting our shores the Atchleacon
does so amid the regrets Of his faithful CON
gre9ations, and with n record of most valua-
BILE services to the Parish. the fruits ofwhicl
are mauy and permanent. With a mission
AIRY spirit true and fur-renching he etimuIn-
ted his people into cheerful activity ana eff
f~ectiyely removed that excluaiyeness and
isolation which had become the rule with
the Lutheran Church here. While sustain
ing the church at its highest dignity, and
observing strictly its rules, he discarded all
such customs as would restrict its co-opera-
ton with other bodies and thus cnrtail its
activities. In q word, his pastorate has been
marked by new, liberal ideas which, together
with hi, kind-he artedness, have endeared him
to his flock and made HIM no less appl eciuted
by friends at large, An earnest well~wishec
Of s.. Thomas, it may be expected that the
island will have in him a good friend 10 tbs
mother country, and West Indian CAulcL
matters a staunch helper.
Our parting words would be incomplete
did we not include Mrs. Petersen. his mia
bic helpmate, who throughout his pastorqte
has done much to tighten his labonrs, her
assistance at the numerous occasions when
his vocal ability hus been displayed, being
among her many sided cooperative actiyl-
ties.
That they may enjoy health 10 pursue their
good work in The homeland is our sincere
wisb..-&. Thomas ziaende, april eth,
, 1915-04-28

day were glorious but costly days iD
a most terrific battle on the western
front, SURPRISING in ferocity even the fight
ing at Hill 90, and vastly more important
to the Canadians who threw themselves
at the enemy after having been forced to
retire through the giving way Of the French
line and recovered most Of the lost ground.
They recaptured their own guns, took over
100 prisoners and gathered in two French
"eeventy-fye3" which the Germans were
preparing to take to Berlin. These guns
could be seen babind where the German
line had been dug in and the Canadians
made a heroic charge through sheets of fire
and grenade explosions, and after a hand to-
hand fight with the Germans busting for half
an hour they reached the guns which they
triumphantly brought back. There were
thrilling scenes at the field hospitals on Sat
urday, everywhere there being cheers for
Canada and her soldiers, while the same
greetings were extended to the wounded
brought down to the base hospitals. If the
British reports are correct, Canada saved
the day.
, 1915-04-28

Antigua and Montserrat ore in high glee
over the success OF their kiln dried Indian
corn, and The making Of corn meal. Per
haps they will ship some Of their surplus
stock DOWN to us and get our hand pan in
return, for we know that nobody here cares
about trying any such experiment as the
growing Of such an easy crop rs corn and
making money by it.-Lighldonp1.'s MaiE
Notes, April eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

Col. Charles c. Royce, living at the
Cairo chairman of the naval reunions
committee and chairman of the camp
fires committee for the encampment,
has been an active comrade in the
Grand Army here since the very close
of the war. He comes from an historic
family Of fighters. His great-grand-
father. Jonas Rice, was first lieutenant
of Col. William Malcomb's regiment Of
new levies for 1880 in the revolution.
His grandfather was a captain In the
war of 1912, and his father was a pay
master in the Mexican war.
Col. Royce saw service on the U. S.
monitor Neosho. was in the famous Red
river expedition and the battle of
Nashville and a number Of minor en-
gagements. The accompanying picture
has an interesting history. It has Just
been returned to Col. Royce by a fell
low officer on the Neosho to whom he
gave It when 1t was taken in 1853. This
fellow-oncer. who has carefully pre-
served 1t for fifty-three years. is Col.
]. F. Humphrey Of Colorado Springs,
who Is going to be Col. Royce's guest
during the semi-centennial encamp-
ment.
Comrades of the q. A. R. have honor
ed Col. Royce on many occasions. He
was adJutant general on the star Of
Gen. John A. Logan when he was COM
mander-in-chief in 1870. He was de-
partment commander of the Potomac
in 1880. He was elected junior vice
commander-in-chief at the national en-
campment in Toledo in 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
GEN. LOCAN'S 0LDPOST
CALLS UPON HIS WIDOW
Tribute Paid Memory of Former
Commander-in- Chief by
Old Comrades.

Tribute to the memory of Gen. John
A. Logan. who led his soldiers at the
head of the grand review fifty years
three terms commander in chief of the
Grand Army and father of Memorial
day, was shown yesterday by his old
comrades in honoring the widow and
daughter.
Headed by it's famous fife and drum
corps of veteran musicians. Gen. Lo-
gan's old post. U. S. Grant, No. %, of
Chicago, ILL.,. serenaded Mrs. Logan and
her daughter. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker.
at their residence. 1928 18th street
northwest, and were graciously re-
ceived by them yesterday.
Mrs. Logan, accompanied by Mrs.
Tucker, called on Col. John NJ Snyder
and Maj. Robert Mann Wood, the sole
survivors of the Grand Army organ
izers. at the New Ebbitt. They were
warmly greeted. They next visited the
headquarters of Gen. Logans old post,
L. S. Grant, No. %. of Chicago, which
is the official escort O., Col. Snyder,
comma nding the Department of ILL
nois.
AT the Willard they paid their re-
spects to the national officers of the
Ladies of the G. A. r.
When they called at the Raleigh to
greet Mrs. Fulton, national president
of the Woman's Relief Corps. they
were rendered an informal reception.
More than 200 persons from their home
state of Illinois greeted them warmly.
Capt. William H. Gay and James H.
Brown. who is a member of the council
of administration, both of Quincy, ILL.,.
acted as ushers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
RAVAGES IN GAR. RANKS
CITED BY GEN. TORRANCE
But One of Former Commander
Executive Committee Is
Living.

Ravages in the ranks of the Grand
Army since they were here last, thir-
teen years ago, are graphically told by
Gen. Ell Torrance, past commander-in-
chief and chairman of the committee
OH the Gettysburg Peace Monument. He
came from Minneapolis. where he In
in the active practice of law. with MAI.
John Bigelow, who commanded the 9Th
Massachusetts Battery and acquired
great distinction at Gettysburg be-
tween the wheat field and the peach
orchard. They are greeting their
friends at the Cosmos Club.
Gen Torrance served four years IN
the Army of the Potomac, and was
mustered out when twenty-one years
old as lieutenant in the 91th Pennsyl-
vania Infantry. His principal service
was with the 9th Pennsylvania Re
serves, in which he carried sharp
breech-loading rife.
Gen. Torrance has lived in Minneap-
oils for thirty-four years.
He was commander of the Depart
ment of Minnesota. was under three
administrations judge advocate gem
eral, and was n-chief
when the Grand Army was here thir-
teen years ago. OF his executive COM
mittee at that time all but one of the
seven are dead. Since then fourteen
COMMUNICATIVE chief have died, hve
within a little more than year. name
~, Gems Louis Wagner. Samuel s.
Burdette and John c. Black, Col. Rob-
ert b. Beath and Maj. T. S. GARRISON.
which brings Gen. Torrance fourth of
the past commanders as regards SEN
iority of service.
When he was here thirteen years ago
there were sixty-five members of his
post, the John A Rawlins. who acted
as a special guard of honor. At this
encampment there are but two mem
hers of the post besides himself on
the reviewing stand with the Presi-
dent and his cabinet were such gen.
erals as Sickles. Howard and Long
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

the first resolutions offered at the Sec
ond national encampment was one de-
claring that, all things being equal,
honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors should be preferred in govern
ment employ. and should he protected
by some kind of rule which would pre-
vent their summary dismissal. The
veterans preference bill was the out
come of this resolution. The estab-
lishment of soldiers orphan schools
was the result of the work of the @.
A. II. encampments.
The last annual encampment OF the
G.. A. r. here was notable one. Dele
cations from every state having a
Grand Army post were present and in
the line. which was reviewed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who came from his
sick room and reviewed the parade
from a carriage with his injured leg
propped up on Il board. The President
WAS injured when he WAS thrown from
carriage at Pittsfield, Mass, which
necessitated an operation when his
train, on which he was touring the
country, reached indianapolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

converted gunboat. which has been
equipped for the work of strewing the
waters of harbors and channels with
mines in time of war. She is of 1,085
tons displacement, and, for defensive
purposes, mounts six four-inch guns
fleet the Dubuque was stationed at
Portsmouth, N. H. She is commanded
by Lieut.. Hiram L. Irwin
Mayfower Also on View.
Everybody-that is, everybody in and
around Neutrality-suspicious. the May
flower. the Presidents yacht. on which
the President of the United States
cruises when he goes to sea on naval
business or on trips that can be made
by water. The Mayflower. which also
is on view. has seen more serious bust
ness, too, than that Of taking Presi-
dents on longer or shorter cruises; she
went to Vera Cruz and then to Tam
pico last summer when matters at the
Mexican ports required attention. She
is converted yacht, of $3.50 tons dis
placement, and on the navy lists is
classed as an auxiliary cruiser She is
in command of Lieut.. Commander Rob-
ert L. Berry.
The Sylph also is used by the Presi-
dents. being of the converted yacht
Lieut.. Junior grade) Harrison E.
knauss. The Dolphin, however. is a
real cruiser and SO listed She is the
vessel used by the Secretary and the
assistant secretary of the Navy in max
ing inspections. She is classed as third
rate In the navy lists, being one Of the
pioneers of the modern steel naval yes
sells. She displaces 1,4S6 tons and car
ries two small caliber guns. She Is in
command Of Commander Ralph Earle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
NEW JERSEY VETERAN
DIES AFTER ACCIDENT
Smith Bacon, Seventy Years Old,
Succumbs to Injuries-0ther
Mishaps.

Smith Bacon, seventy years old. NOM
Der Of Robson Post, No. AZ. Bridgeton,
N. J., died at Emergency Hospital yes
terday morning as a result Of injuries he
received Monday afternoon when he
was struck by horse and buggy be-
longing to George C. Fischer. I'd and
o streets northwest. at 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. He
is said to have walked into the path
of the horse and vehicle. He was
knocked down and injured about the
head. He was able to tell his name and
address. but soon after reaching the
hospital he lapsed into Inconsistencies
and remained in that condition until
he died at 1890 o'clock.
Col. D. J. Palmer. commander chief
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
was one of the numerous members OF
the organization who visited the hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
WILL PROCEED SLOWLY.
China to Await Convention to Decide
Between Republic and Monarchy.

PICKING. September 2s.-President Yuan
Shih-Kai has replied to the recent sug-
gestion of parliament that there should
be Immediate action to determine
whether the people want a monarchy
or a republic by stating that the deci-
sion must await the vote of the citi-
zens' convention.
THE responsibility for passing the
constitution devolves upon the citizens
convention" said President Yuan. "As
the solution of the question concerns
the nations foundation. 1t is impera-
tive that we proceed carefully. We
already have fixed November 30 for the
final elections. When these are COM
pleted the convention will be inau-
gurated and we then shall ascertain
the peoples opinion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

office in the Grand Army q the Repub-
lie. He was one of the earliest MEM
bers, and has been one of its most
earnest supporters from Its foundation.
He is past commander of the Depart
ment of the Potomac. G. A. r.. and past
senior vice COMMUNICATIVE chief, next to
the highest rank. Only once in his life,
it is said, did he ever really desire Of
fee. and that was at a time when age
and disability had made it necessary to
demand a higher rate of pension for
his aging comrades. He believed then
that if he were communicative hief.
with a great organization of veterans
to back him up in his demands in Con-
gress, he would be able more surely to
achieve immediate results. Although
not elected commander in chief. the
National Tribune. of which he was ed
itor. is credited with a large share of
the victory In obtaining the pension
legislation SC much desired. and which
resulted in the passage of the act of
May IL, 1912.