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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
THEW WINS COURT BATTLE
Slayer Granted jury Trial by Justice
Hendrick-Case Up on
May II.

New York. April 24-Harry X.
Thaw won his long fight for a SAN
ity trial. Justice Hendrick OF the
supreme court handed down a deci-
sion granting the slayer of Stanford
White a hearing TO determine whether
he is sane or insane The trial OF
Thaw's sanity will be conducted be-
fore a jury. Justice Hendrick deciding
that il was within his power 10 grant
this request. and set the trial for
May II.
Thaw's lawyers declared that the de
cision OF the court assured Thaw his
freedom. as they had no doubt they
would be able TO convince any fair
minded jury OF his sanity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
SCORE PERISH IN STORM
State-Telelraph and telephone
Communication Interrupted.

Austin, Tex, April 24-Floods that
swept down Waller and Shoal creeks
here took a toll of fifteen or twenty
lives, according to estimates. Houses
were damned in masses against the
bridges and the high water flooded
many business houses. or eight per-
sons in one house which was swept
down Waller creek all except one are
believed to have persisted
At least eight persons dead. heavy
property damage was caused. with
telegraph and telepho e communica-
ton interrupted and railroad SEIZED
ules disarranged. was the known re-
suit OF rain. electrical and wind
storm over nearly all Texas and the
eastern part o. Oklahoma.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
5000 LOST IN YPRES BATTLE
Fight for Hill No. so Continues-Brit.
;sh Lost 1000 and Ger.
mans 1000.

London, April ?3.-Hill No. 60, DOM
mating an area to the southeast of
Ypres, continues to be the storm GEN.
ter of the western front. with the Brit
ish clinging tenaciously to the ground
taken by assault last Saturday. Coun-
ter-attack after counter-attack has
been so far successfully repulsed. but
the British hold is still disputed by
the Germans, and the end of the lively
and costly fighting is not yet in sight.
The British losses haze not been al
nounced, bit they are estimated at
we'll over 1000. The Germans are be-
lieved to have lost more than 1000
men,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
MORE WORKMEN THROWN OUT
Eighty Large Lumber Companies in
Chicago Close Down Because of
Carpenters Strike.

Chicago. April 26.-Five thousand
additional workmen were thrown out
of work when practically all the so
large lumber companies in Chicago
closed their yards. pending a settle
ment OF the carpenters strike. The
explanation was made that the lumber
men were forced TO take this action
because of the lack of demand for
material. The lumber companies that
closed do an annual business that to-
tails $25,000,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
JOHN CUDAHY DEAD AT n
Pioneer Chicago Packer and Million
aire Board of Trade Leader Sue
cumbs at Home.

Chicago, April 26.-John Cudahy,
one of the founders of Chicago's great
packing industry and a millionaire
board of trade leader, died at his
home, 1884 Michigan avenue Mem
bers of the family were gathered
about the bedside. He was born in
Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland, on
November 2, 1S43. His father Pat
rick Cudahy, brought his family to
America in 1S49 and settled in Mil
waukee, where the elder Cudahy en-
tered the packing business. When his
four sons, Michael, Patrick, Edward
and John, reached manhood they
were taken into the business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
TWO HEROES ARE HONORED
National Monument to Stewart and
Screven, Revolutionary Generals,
Is Unveiled Near Savannah.

Savannah, Ga. April 26-The mon
ument erected by the national govern
ment in old Midway cemetery, in Lib
erty county, to the memories of Gen.
Daniel Stewart and Gen. James
Screven, revolutionary heroes, was
unveiled with elaborate ceremonies
southern Memorial day. Troops from
Fort Screven took part The me-
MORALS height is so feet The shaft
itself is so feet tall by feet wide and
is solid monolith
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
TAKE TWO VILLAGES.
BERLIN SAYS ARMY RETAINS
GROUND GAINED IN FLANDERS
FROM ALLIES.
1000 BRITISH PRISONERS
Bayonet Charges Against Enemy
Bring Success-Machine Guns Fail
TO Stop Advance Towards Calais
French Suffer Heavy Losses.

Berlin (by wireless), April 26-The
German army is VIGOROUSLY advanc-
ing IN Belgium toward Dunkirk and
Calais. The great battle raging north
OF Ypres which resulted Friday in
penetration of the allies lines for a
distance of from four TO seven miles
continued to inflict defeat on the
British. French and Belgium armies.
according to the official report given
out by the army staff
Attacks Are Successful.
In spite of furious attacks to throw
the Germans from the positions taken
Friday between Langemarck and ST.
Elol, and in spite of French official
claims that these attacks were sue
cessful. the army staff declares that
not only has all the ground gained
been held, but the Germans have
thrown their opponents lines further
back and have taken by storm two
villages and farm northeast of
Ypres.
Two Villages Captured.
The villages of ST. Julien and Kers-
selaere were taken in furious hand-to-
hand combats in which the fighting
was at such close range that artillery
was useless. The British machine
guns stationed in the streets we're un-
able to stem the German advance
and the troops swept through the vii
lage and drove the British before
them to the southwest of st. Julien,
where the allies made a stand at the
Solaert farm.
1000 British Captured.
The farm was taken by storm and
the German army continued its vic
tOrlouS march toward the sea in the
direction of Grafenstafel During the
engagement 1000 British troops and
several machine guns were captured.
The British counter-attacked west of
St Julien and Wiel, but were repulsed
with heavy losses, according to the
report
The official statement also men
lions a terrific loss suffered by the
French in the Meuse hills southwest
OF Combres, where many lines of
trenches lying one behind the other
were stormed and taken at the point
of the bayOnet, together with 1000
men, "a officers and II cannon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
METHODIST MINISTERS MEET
Convention is to Give impetus to Cam
paign to Raise $4,000, 900 for
Retired Preachers.

Chicago. April 26.-Methodist Epis-
copal ministers from all parts of the
United States gathered in Chicago for
the national convention which is being
held here. The object of the conven-
ton is to give impetus to the cam
paign to raise 100000 for the sup
port of retired Methodist preachers.
The convention opened formally Tues
day morning in the Hotel La Sale.
Bishop W. f. Mcdowell of Chicago
presided
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
D. A. r. TO Place Markers

Washington, April 26.-The twenty
fourth annual continental congress of
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton came 10 a peaceful close The
congress considered the placing of ID.
A. II. markers on historic spots. A
number are TO be purchased BY the
society.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

According TO DR.. f. Gardner Smith
marriages are generally accidents
But you cannot get the accident insur-
ance companies TO take that view suffi-
GENTLY to issue policies covering them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
FREDERICK PLEADS GUILTY
Former President Of St. Louis Board
of Aldermen Admits Forgery
Charge.

ST. Louis. Mo. April 26.-Aueus, n
Frederick. who recently resigned from
the presidency of the board of alder.
men. 10 which he was elected this
spring by $4,000 plurality. pleaded
guilty of forgery in the first degree.
lie was sentenced 10 ten years in the
peni;entiary Ii was announced he
would be taken to Jefferson City at
once.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
RAINS BRING NEW SUFFERING
Mayor Woodbridge of Austin. Tex. Es-
Inmates the Damage From Floods
ct 100000.

Austin, Tex. April 26.-Heavy rains
falling here brought new suffering to
those whose homes have been badly
damaged by the floods and who have
endeavored TO continue to live in
them. despite the damage they have
sustained. Mayor a. p. Woodbridge de-
clared that s1,000,O00 damage to prop
erty has been done. Eighteen lives
lost is the total reported TO date in
the floods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
WOMAN COULD
NOT SIT UP
Now Does Her Own Work.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Helped Her.
Ironton, Ohio. am enjoying bet
ter health now than have for twelve

years. When / be-
gan &c take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound I
could not sit up. i
had female troubles
and was very ner-
vous. i used the
remedies a year and
/ can do my work
and for the last eight
m on tn s / h ave
worked for other
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

f A true son of old Adam is that six
teen-year-Old boy in knickerbockers,
who eloped with fifteen-year-old girl.
she suggested it and was game"
was the youngsters explanation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
Pleasant Prospect.

Countryman tbuying a cigar)-I
hope this isn't one o those weeds that
burn out in no time at all. | want a
good long smoke.
Tobacconist Gmpressively) - Mine
friendt, dat cigar will last till you vas
sick of ii.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

An inventive genius claims he has
device that will enable one to see
5000 miles. II he perfects it soon
enough the war correspondents may
be able TO get hook at the fighting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

II there should ever be a bean fam
Inc In Boston. the western papers
would not be surprised IL some Bos-
tonian should say: ''Nota bene!
Not "a oean,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

The first schoolteacher in a certain
state has just reached the age of one
hundred and one years. The average
schoolboy thinks they're all about that
age
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Discovery by London critics that
Shakespeare did not serve as q
butchers apprentice IN his boyhood.
as had been thought. has not lowered
the price OF beef.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

The tailors convention decides that
the perfect man measures "a inches
around the waist. BY this standard
the size of the brain or the moral
powers has nothing TO do with per-
lection.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

The old-fashioned boy who went out
into the back yard to get a switch for
his mother to wallop him with has
given place TO the youth who repri
mands his parents for staying out late
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Ten minutes after biting a young
woman's cheek, pet dog died. Pet
poodle dogs have the least sense of the
dog family. Such cheeks are not to
bite.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Did you ever see poodle dog get the
cut direct? Watch the owner of doggy
when the stork presents her with a
baby and see her send the pup to the
woodshed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Should IL be more difficult for mon.
Keys TO become men than il is for
men 10 become monkeys? Ask q
trick aviator.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

A French writer compares the war
TO a poker game. probably thinking of
the allies efforts TO beat the Turkish
strait"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

When young man and a girl are
IN love she is all the world TO him
which may explain why all the world
loves a lover.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Women now have tuxedo suit. and
most men would be glad to surrender
TO them the regulation evening suit
as we'll
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

We are urged to keep our tempers.
But that doesn't mean for US to keep
tongue-tied.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

old friends are BEST" said the Of
ice comedian as he sent the new boy
out for q left-handed monkey wrench.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Nearly all the poets seem to have
been in state of preparedness when
the big war broke out.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

When Hector was pup barbed wire
had not come into style. Hence IL
was possible for the boys TO get over
the orchard fence about thirteen sec.
londs ahead OF Hector.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Love of money is the root of all evil
and every man has a fine specimen
of the root growing in his garden.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Though ! never drink" said the
man on the car. Il take lot of pleas
ure in signing the pledge every once
IL a while"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Don't expect sound arguments to
come from a loud mouth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

You save your money because you
are economical: other people save
theirs because they are stingy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

II is settled that the overthrow of
rats means the elimination of bubonic
plague. Then raus nit der rat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Yet, IL the Russians change the
name of Przemysl, they cannot make it
any worse
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

grievance will grow in any kind
OF weather, provided it is fed on imag-
ination.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

One famous French baritone has
been praised for his bravery. Now
let the tenors show what they can do,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

The workman who takes a real in
terest in his work doesn't have TO
spend much of his time looking for
a Job.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Every year fashions get further
ahead Of the seasons
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Yet one would hardly call the TAX
Ing of Przemysl a pronounced" vic
tory.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30
hir Raid in Alsace Town

Basel April ga French aviator
dropped three bombs near -iana.er-
scheim, Alsace.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

What has become of the old-fash-
loned woman who wore green hair?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-30

Every man pays for what he gets
either in coin or self-respect.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19
RESOLUTION NO. NJ 20.

Whereas, The lift bridge on West
Fourth street. in the City Of Olympia.
has collapsed and can no longer be
used and
Whereas, Said bridge cannot be re-
placed except at a considerable ex-
penSe. and,
Whereas. Said bridge extends across
government waterway known as The
West Waterway" and,
Whereas. 1t is the desire of the City
of Olympia that this waterway be
closed at the north margin of Fourth
street so that a permanent improve
ment may be made at this point en-
closing the entire tide flats lying to the
south Of said Fourth street as an en-
closed lake. Now. therefore,
BE it resolved by the City Council or
the City of Olympia:
|. That the War Department be. ana
it hereby is requested to enter the nee
essary order vacating and closing the
waterway or channel in Olympia Har-
Dor lying south of the north margin OF
Fourth street.
2. That a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to the Government Eng1-
neer. Major Cavanaugh. by suitable
committee to be appointed by the
Mayor.
Passed March II, 1915.
Approved March 49, 1915.
GEO. A. HOFFMAN. Mayor.
Attest:
w A. HOAGE, City Clerk
Published March 49, 1915, and March
90, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19
RESOLUTION NO. 1855.
Be 1t resolved BY the CITY counc

Be 1t resolved by the City Council OF
the City of Olympia
l. That It Is tho intention OF the
City Council to order the Improvement
OF Seventh street between Lincoln ave.
nue. Commonly known as West. Forth
times spoken OF as the Old or South
Mud Bay road, Percivals Addition said
improvement being about four blocks
IN length, by grading and gravelling
the same and constructing wooden
cnrbs and cutters, and constructing q
tween the said points. and doing such
other work as may be necessary In
connection Herewith. all in accordance
With plans to be prepared by the, City
2. That all persons who may desrre
to object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objections az
a meeting of the City Council to be
held In the Council Chamber In the CITY
Building in the City of Olympia. at 1880
1915. which time and place is hereby
fxed for hearing all matters relating
to said proposed Improvement, and all
objections thereto. and for determining
the method Of payment for said Inn
provement
8. That the City Engineer shall sub
init to the City Council, at or prior to
said date. all data and information re-
quired by law to be submitted.
a. That the cost and expense of said
improvement shall be borne by and as
therefor. as provided BY iaw. $500
Passed March II. 1916.
Approved March IS, 1915.
Attest:
Published March 10 and March 20.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19
City
Legal Notices
l.. !. ID. No. 1875.
OF ASSESSMENT

IMPROVEMENT OF JEf'FE RSON
Street ct al. by Building Walks and
Crosswalks. Local Improvement Dis
trict No. 16S. Ordinance 1896.
Notice Is hereby given, That the as
sessment roll for the improvement OF
JEFFERSON street ct al. by building walks
and crosswalks, all in the City of Olym-
pia. comprising Local Improvement Dis
trfct No. 1875. under Ordinance No. 1896,
under the mode of immediate pay
ment,' Is In my hands for collection and
any assessment thereon or any portion
OF any such assessment may be paid at
any time within thirty (30) days from
the date of the first publication Of this
notice, without penalty, interest or
costs.
All assessments remaining unpaid at
the expiration of said 80 days will be
delinquent and will bear interest at the
rate OF per cent per annum and a
penalty of per cent and may be GER
tihed to the County Treasurer, to be
by him collected as are other general
taxes. He may issue certificates of de-
linquency. including such delinquent
assessments. with penalty, interest and
costs, and said certificates may be fore
closed In the same manner as those
issued for general taxes.
,R. JULIA r. WALDRIP,
a. City Treasurer
Published March 10 and 26, 1915
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19

sylvester tract and on the west there
OF, and the tide lands in front thor eof
from said Howard street to the north
west corner Of said Sylvester tract, by
grading, gravelling and constructing a
Dulkhead of some suitable material
along the west side of said unnamed
street, constructing any necessary sew
ers, and doing such other work as may
pc necessary in connection herewith
all IN accordance with plans to be pre-
pared by the City Engineer
:. That all persons who -mav desire
10 object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objections at a
meeting of the city Council to b. held
IN the Council Chamber in the City
Building in the City of Olympia, at 80
clock p. m. on the 9TH day of Aprit,
1919. which time and place is hereby
flNed for hearing all matters relating to
sad Improvement, and all objections
thereto. and for determining the meth
od OF payment for said improvement.
g. That the City Engineer shall sub
mt to the City Council, at or prior to
sald date, all data and information re-
quired by law to be submitted
1. That the cost and expense of said
Improvement shall be borne by and as
sessed against the property liable there
for, as provided by law.
Passed March Il. 1915.
Approved March Is. 1915.
Attest:
w. A. HOAGE. City Clerk
Published March 10, 1915, and March
&C. 1915
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19
RESOLUTION NO. M3O.

Whereas, The contract which has
heretofore and up to January the LIST,
1915, existed between the City of Olym-
pia and the Olympia Light and Power
Company for the furnishing of street
lights has expired. and.
Whereas Since the said expiration OF
the said contract, towit: January the
LIST, 1915, lights have been furnished
| the same as prior to that time and the
regular price as provided for In said
contract paid, and
Whereas, 1t Is now deemed by the
! City Council of the City Of Olympia that
| a retrenchment must be had In the fur
! Their increase Of the outstanding in
ldebtedness of the City Of Olympia
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the City Council OF
| the City of Olympia:
| 1. That the Olympia Light and
| Power Company. a corporation, be- and
| 1t is hereby notified that the City OF
| Olympia directs that the street lights
now being operated by the said Olym-
| pia Light and Power Company be dis
! continued on and after the Goth day OF
March. 1915.
Q. That the City Clerk be. and he
hereby is instructed to forward a copy
OF this resolution to the said Olympia
Light & Power Company.
Passed March II, 1915.
Approved March IS, 1915.
GEO. A. HOFFMAN, Mayor.
Attest:
w. A. HOAGE, City Clerk
Published March 10, 1915. and March
26 1915,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-19
RESOLUTION NO. $50,
Be it resolved by the City Council 9

Be 1t resolved by the City Council Of
the City of Olympia:
1. That 1t is the intention OF the
City Council to order the Improvement
OF Percival street extended between
Eighth and Ninth streets. and Ninth
street east from Percival street to the
bluff line by grading the same and con-
structing a sidewalk on one side there
Of between the said points, and doing
such other work as may be necessary
in connection Herewith, all in accord
ance with plans to be prepared by the
City Engineer.
2. That all persons who may desire
to object thereto are hereby notified to
meeting OF the City Council to be
held in the Council Chamber in the City
Building in the City of Olympia at 1880
o'clock D. m. on the 21st day OF April.
1918. which time and place Is hereby
fixed for hearing all matters relating
to said proposed improvement, and all
objections thereto, and for determ inin g
the method of payment for said i'm
provement
3. That the city Engineer shall sub
NIT to the CITY Council. at or prior to
said date. all data and information re-
quired by law to be submitted.
4. That the cost and expense OF said
improvement shall be borne by and as
sessed against the property liable
therefor: as provided by law.
Passed March H. 1915
Approved March IL. 1915.
GEO. A. HOFFMAN, Mayor.
Attest:
w. A. HOAGE. City Clerk.
Published March 10 and March 26,
1919