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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
The ScuIptor,s Art.

Bowls-Yes. 1 know I'm ugly, but
there is one great consolation. Biggs-
What is that? Bowls-If ever l should
become great and the people should re-
solve to erect a statue to my memory
they won't be able to make me out
any uglier than | am.-London Tele-
graph
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
The Needless Needle.

"Now. ma" said the young man wno
was showing his visiting mother tns
wonderful sights of the city, "wou''
you like to go into the park and ses
Cleopatra's NeedleY'
81 didn't know that hussy ever useo
a needle. She didn't spend much t1ms
sewing. from the scanty wardrobe sns
had In all the pictures of her tnat
ever saw."-Judgo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Asphalt PAVING.

Asphalt as paving is the commonest
commercial use of the mineral today,
and yet its successful employment In
the field Of road making Is of compare.
lively recent date. The first compress
ed rock asphalt roadway was laid in
Paris In 1854. while it was 1875 be-
fore the first similar type of road max.
ing was used on Pennsylvania avenue
in Washington.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Not Clear to Paw.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, can any one
see through glass? Paw-Certainiy,
son. Little Lemuel-Then why can't
Uncle Joe see through his glass eye?-
Exchange.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
A Helpful Wife,

Now, hubby. l want to be helpful"
said the bride.
BLESS my little wifer'
$50 whenever you have any coupons
to be clipped you may turn that work
over to me."-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Preparedness on the Farm.

To my way of thinking. that's the
best thing about farm work-you've
got to be prepared for all manner Of
emergencies that you can't possibly
prepare for. Maybe that sounds like an
absurdity, but 1t isn't.-William R.
Lighton In Happy Hollow Farm"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Not Necessarily.

"You say this motorist took you to
hospital after he ran you DOWN.
YES"
Nothing could be kinder"
maybe not, but he didn't have to
run me down, did he, just to show me
he had a kind heart T'-Birmingham
Age-Herald.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Old Fashioned.

mo; she has never gone out much"
How do you known"
why, when she joined our sewing
club she actually expected to do some
sewingr'-Houston Post
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Thsws and Gold.

1t is colder in thaw than In a
frost because when water. freezes It
parts with its heat to the air, which
thus feels warmer. In a thaw heat is
absorbed from the air
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
The Luxury of Disdain.

What is your dogs pedigreer
HE hasn't any," replied Mr.. Growch-
er. That's why | keep him around
I'm shy on distinguished ancestry my
self, and enjoy having a creature at
hand whom can contemplate with
supercilious superiority Washington
Star
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Good Reason.

why do you write articles on how
cheaply people can live If they tryT
"In the hope of getting enough mon
ey to avoid having to live that way"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
unhatterina.

he tearnestly)-The fact is as plain
as the nose on your face. She pout-
ing)-Everybody but you says I've got
a pretty nose-Baltimore American.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Accommodating,

Diner-I1l have an order Of chicken.
Waiter-very sorry, sir. but the chick
en- Is out Diner-Well. I'll wait till 1t
returns. I'm In no hurry. - Boston
Transcript.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
Easy Bose.

"You owe 1t to yourself"
"In that case, there's no hurry. l
ind myself a very lenient creditoe.e-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24
A Reason.

why do writers always talk OF
angry fiamesT'
Because. II you notice, flames ara
usually put out"-Baltimore American.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-24

Ii is fear | stand most In fear of.
For In sharpness 1t surmounteth TO all
other Academia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
Promised TO Take tie Stand
IN His Second Trial, B4k Reconsidered

80, esseo iat IL vas an error not to have taken the
p" ms own oelense during his first trial he promised
" ''9 lie would surely do second trial know that
" was E prepared TO take his second tria, for b
s prepared notes TO assist him his testimony and IN tho
1900 7' ne mao read them TO n statement cover,np
% ee pages OF ooiscap These notes were prenore
e sa Attorney was presenting pcoples case a
trial olaS however of Beckers silence even in his second
"e1 IN ms cylng message
'tt"eeh the electric chair bc,ravol he
scgcrs as torSa 'nts Honocl ul man chose the chair
,. ASSOCIATION with Rose has been found fau, y,,,
t universally Becker however always deniad - ny ,n,
"!n Rose other than Diet ective with bIs
id lie had the contempt for the man who
o'h 0! 'Ncas IN the betrayal his companiono md
'lhr VII! the type Of was rnadi
dng,S oN hekeF must have loahcd the hypocre wboaa
energies he forced use for the nnrnosa ~ 80
EL necessary evidence conviction in co,rt Nor can
4cd !oT the use Of
oes' OF hen use stool pigeons the world over ,ocrnr &
tenir,ihla o reah 10 combine IN friendship with con.
N'oat'Fc IKE Rose, md ,tar ,;ab,
gecper snare N ieckers friendship not founded On fa
40 man Rose was a.
Aea'aal was concerned he persistent yoao, - no.
Becker. "'' "u eh''fc stranger TO
becke often spoke OF the alleged nfee no,,o, M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
"A Lively Wake" Said Becker
as His Last Hour Dre1v Nigh

1t was evident that the good Beckers kindly
soul was already bringing forth its Many
aemneo man he consoed and encouraged
nelped 10 blessed eternity He
whose sad misfortune during years.
sit RS companions with him gloom and OF
the desolaton OF the death house.
When returned on Thursday morning the day
before his electrocuon found man
strong dark face shades eyes
re as he vigorously continuously wrote wrote wrote
inefe was no need OF explanation.
mao ready seen my morning The manhood
over III Indignation account OF
atacK against him in the dispatches published
the papers or that morning accusing having
@ as ~e IN bathub OF having admitted his guilt
of other things. " Wv ~ e' CIV
=, ne would not have been worthy of
ne ola not reply vigorously Indignantly to this attack
feared however that all preparation
unoone and that in begin
over agan my delicate task Of the Monday preceding with
'eIS ttie nope OF success; could
common justice to him, hinder his manly reply
was long after the hour when Cashin and
nu n pson lor the chapains house where remained
un ABOUT half past eight in the evening returned in
an auto 10 the prison Along guards
10 nal an persons and vehicles approaching prison We
were ABOUT to be stopped guards
voice OF rather Cashn calling
was easily recognized and we permitted to pass
All the roads were quite well lighted the big ugly cell
Crouched down beside the south prisons
gaze was single guard whose vision commanded whole
wal OUTSIDE the deathhouse These precautions showed the
extraordinary adopted passage
norrble chair might interrupted by gang
demonstration. Poor Becker!
when Father Cashin and reached prison night
ssmbed around the genial
father Cashin had kind all the gentlemen Of the
ss Out because OF mornings experience with
friendly.
This time did cells; we stopped
on our way within the cell block small opened
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
Rev. Father Curry
By Rev. James r.. Curry

Ssstor OF Tho Church Of ST. James, New York City
WISH that the world knew Charles Becker as knew him.
when In close familiarity and friendship
himself 10 me during my hundred and visits
while he confined In the Tobs
The following sketch Of friend
whilst under the ban OF the law intended
public received unfavorable daily
press after his arrest during his subsequently
10 the time OF his death in the Beckcrs
full permission to speak of him. for he permission
day or two after had made public impor
ant conference held with deceased politician
Tour hours prior to the shooting nv
statement without his
having asked him If had done what herepied:
Father what concerning me- and Won
can speak OF whatever happens in cell
Won't misrepresent me"
Here let that do appear to be in conflict
with those whose official duty the Becker case
have no desire to crcse the the two trial
not as law critic The story here beray deem
rSehtAe'' against Rose but have apology
The service which he has cleanse him
nor can the nupits which by the tough,ess ce
eymeN lie has debased wherobe him; belongs to
class OF creatures which men will detesa
class OF which Judas yscariot s prototype
During Becker's first him every dav sometimes
'Wce day visited him cells nineteen times
after his ~
It was after his first first spoke to Becker ahor,
Ms euFe TO go on the stand persons asking
me Why he failed to talk Tor ME 1t was very ne
nn' question am well aware that that failure
90 on me stand In ones defense construed
)" pe'udce to the defendant person however who Ia
iaia with the courts perfectly that failure 10
20 on 'ne stand Is practically a onession of guilt
III, nafd prosecutors call attention this
4 e =. seemed TO me that they did to
facts n q 9eF 10 as res to hsr duty in the gathering
20 make open and sworn denial guilt '" '' ''S"'
cannot recall how spoke to Becker concernny
Suep 5og 10 iaSe me stand know that quite FREE
oes Many times he questioned concerning the
case o hGu E among persons the outside
"''eu'' Why does he not go the say sou
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
The Spiritual Adviser and Father Confessor of the
Condemned Man Reveals the Struggle n the Silent
Ce When the Policeman of Iron Nerve, Finally Broken
Do1vn and Weeping Like Child, Fo1yaue
the One Mon He Had SlU0yn Never zaz7=7IHzzzz>z>
TO F0rgiue-and Thus Found the ssA5SaAaa,
Peace EUe1Iasting% Saved Soul lAAs

lar mortgage deal which supposed
denied such deal with the dead gambler In the awful quiet
OF his death cell he frequently repeated denial always
told that Rose had loaned
endeavoring to the earnings Of his house
On occasion TO me:
Persons the outside that is that is
that all through this trouble know that
am innocent Of this crime murderer II TO tho
chair shall innocent afraid death;
have faced many times duty during few
few less, 1t all the must all
die later, OH the thought that die
murderer when know that murderer; that is what
dread is the disgrace OF 1t to family that is
awful this death there would be consolation
II could that this OF the death OF Ro
would be and good would be vind
but when dead shall be forgotten by everybody
Who will for Becker then?'
All through his trouble Beckers friend
said that activity in his paid
conversion to faith asked Becker to believe
in faith and did not instruct him for into the
church Of my faith Whatever done IN direction
done by Father Cashin, the good chaplain
Beckers request witho.t hint either from Father
from owed Becker absolutely nothing anything
did for spiritual temporal The devoted service OF
leisure hours given to his because believed still
do armly believe Becker the crime where
with he charged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
The Last Struggle for a Soul
in the Cell Of the Condemned

This untiring little woman retraced her steps baC !
keepsfe where in the Nelson House, believe. she
the reprieve and refused. After the refusal oil
boom fearing unnecessary delay II she waited for the
Becker hired an auto bring her post speed to the
fortunately chauffeur missed his way three timI
little did not reach the prison until about
the morning of the electrocution.
Father Cashln and did not wait until Mrs. BecI
rived. ! know that had desire to add to the wa
heavy rtburden by witnessing the parting seen
Mr.. and Mrs Becker, which took place about ocl
morning As about to leave at 10 o'clock, Bei
his about me, and in o long and close embrace
goodby. 1t was one OF the saddest partings OF
returned with Father Cashin to his house, where vi
the porch until midnight. conversng on the one suolQ
At midnight both retired but not to rest as Tar a
cerned for closed eye; the vision OF the
ordeal kept me wide awake.
The ringing OF Father Cashin's alarm clock at 8
on the morning Of Friday, July 80. warned us that !
to ourselves for the dreadful ordeal 1t was
heart that prepared myself go to the prison. Out
dull, gray dawn OF very hot day stood the car wait
us to the prison Our preparations did not occupy
and we were soon In the our way TO the slaug
Twice again on the road we were halted by the wa
still the single guard cTouched against the south
the big gates, and STILL too. the ugly cell block was
the roof to the ground floor; the reporters still
the entrance to the wardens office, and they greeted
passed within the mass OF gray stone. The g,
first steel gate admitted readily but closed the
after had passed within.
Father Cashin happened to look back at the clt
and saw two men shut out whom the keeper did not
Father Cashin did recognize them. however and g
Keeper "A right officer. let them IN: they the ell
These then came In behind me, and for the first
my legs weaken under me for moment but the fee
away quickly. and. thank Cod did not return.
Father Cashiu and went at once TO the chapls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09
Narrowing Scene in the Death House
When Becker Forgaye Whitman

Il angel Father" day he to me- but
never did any my life.
s not in the whole world look straight
In the eye The Becker painted by the would
have given
OF God ncomprehensbe His unsearchabe
have often thought permitting man. to
to the chair design purpose;
been employed my death SO to serve
manly and to save some other unfounaes from death
On the Friday his
in this saying: mir Becker
you; concerns yoursefhe night before last, while
young fellow nineteen old who works when gets it,
young fellow fight very wen Father
goes to the chair it wont be for the want OF
be because God wants him."
Becker asked Did he say that Isn't nice of him? What's
he As to kept 9 the
ay na DEEP G in me and of the many
ss ns m %
that a e as of yc are
That God will bless and keep the path right is
repeated the boys words Mr. Becker and satd him:
teach YOU namely that God wants you began
instruction with these and
wholly religious Although
Me enda Of Penan' requested him to await my coming on
On return to Mr. Becker Monday morning he himself
FIRST spoke of preparation for his coming death
Father have hope favorable decision from Judge
begin at @ fo Vas D'
be m o
better than did the deep which Becker felt against
the Rose responsibility
for his coming death in the chair.
He spoke TO times against that when
he talked his dark would
darker the longer he dwet that subject
moment did he yield to his innocence during the three
years OF friendship with him. and the vehementy
against this one man
Mote bv the Editor.-Fothcr hos preferred NOT
10 name the 1t IA understood that the referred
to is Governor Whitman, cho, Disrc Atornep prose
cuted Rocker and later declined
fere uih the execution Of the ldto.1
Becker could not be allowed feeling
ment so deeply imbedded in his he could allowed
meet his God with his revenge
ever the provocation might be- To this spirit his
msgiving
This task however be ACCOMPLISHED began the
work at
MT Becker, O q Christian,
Indeed ! do. Father replied.
Then Christ who forgave enemies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09

Into what was formerly the principal Keepers /
knocking, a guard in uniform permitted us to ente
Mr.. Becker, talking and smoking AS he talked In +
with OF his legs thrown careiessy over IN arr
With Mr. Becker. besides the guard at the
brother John Becker. and Mrs Beckers brother. -
Becker talked various subjects and laughed =
| told him. among other things. that had rccei y
morning letter from Jacob Goldman In the Toni /
To see me in his eel, that he might tell me "ho !
framed up
TOO late now" said Becker Why didn't he
th!s?"
once he turned toward his brother and said: ~ 4
have cwork before you, and you must not RI
have accom- pshcd IL: that is. you must clear mYj
that so. Fathcr?" replied:
Yes. MI Becker II will clear his own name.
name Is one and the same" Once during the c)n]
up in his chair and said with laugh:
This Is indeed very lively wake, Isn't IT,
During this visit Father Cashn suggested prayer
but Becker said that he could not Ak his thought
Just then. With all his apparent nonchaancc. MIR.
plainly nervous not indeed because OF his couin
Without Becker's consent. this devoted little wom
for reprievc that the application for new tri
Justice Ford might be brought before the Judges
OF Appeals
Surely the Governor would grant this short repr
granted three or four repreves to the young Rnssi
cells from Bcckers who had killed his victim IN
ner and had hidden the victims body In trunk to
doing was informed that an interrie" with the I
been arranged Tor by Mr.. Johnston, junior counesi
Cochran e. Manton Beckers lawyers MIS-. Becker'
with Mr. Johnston, went on the Empire State EXPIRE:
only 10 find that the Governor had LETT Albany TOT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-09

you must forgive that man." /I8A8N&sgsNAssAM
We sat shoulder shoulder (IkN@sHaSssg X&S8S9Sa
HE cot At my last words 4gHSssg
quick turn OF his brought us sa$EES
closer face to face. Through jFwSs's sSaSSS
eyes could the tumult OF his lFsS 6 x = WS
lEg * gS
Must l forgive him. Father Saks1saxnsms,s. sg
he asked Iaaa.ssaasas&E2sass
Yea" replied. "as Christ dying Wa
His forgave those VIII NWt
cruclhed Him, Stephen forgave \NI
and prayed for those stoned \Wi
him TO death. David forgave hs Nv
unnatural SON." Nm
%
Then tone unusually soft M
and gentle he asked \M.r~ ;. .sss
DO you tell me to DO \NEs1sgkgAEa
Father" \NVEW go
could scarcely talk "Ye, Mr. NJ Ea
Becker :ssr: l said. then broke down \<>A
He started quickly on his cot, \>$s
threw his arms around me and. -
resting res , his Is. head ,s upon m my LETT , Shout,
repeatedly cried like
child | recovered quickly. and
viii with my arms around him; pat,ed Becker. r.
him on the back and said to him
only knew know different opinion 1t wou
nave concerning you! Now indeed the
ming Gods conqucring"
When after short interval. he composurc
Father. you only could &c, me to orsi,
it now over "0''D never forgive 0'"' "''S 90
The look resignation his face and HIS
gentle as that Of child made plainly evident that God hs
won out The rest Of my spiritual work easily accom-
would embrace his father When bade him goodbye said
MI Becker, you have taught how be
Christian, too"
When returned the next morning Tuesday. m
with big, broad smile his told me that
mao story to tell me concerning Tom Tarpey.
poor eow with one arm paralyzed and shortened
mat ne was oued from his position at labor
the man whom he had shot to death Tom tried convce
sentenced to the chair and eectrocuted Friday
TENDER 81 he occupied cell opposite III
upper tier OF the death house Becker said:
After you left me Yesterday. Father. told Tom
came about that forgave the who wronged To
said i couldn't do that couldn't wronse
me- and couldn't be for him. But vo
VIII have to forgive him, Tom couldn't do that we
you could and you must Tom thought that way
s~ore that would never forgive the wronEed
but had to come across Tom, will YOU
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-01

aboard and tried to reach it. They
tried to come to me, but when We
would get close together the wind
would carry us apart.
eOn Tuesday / met another rnft with
two issaA and after several hours iry-
ing ! managed TO get aboard The men
proved 10 =. McCrystal and Linduist,
who we're rescued with me and cnmc
here on the Coppename. The three Of
as fought 1t out together. In the day
Time the sun blistered us and al night
time It was SO cold we had TO keep
wetting our bodies in the warm sea
water At night hoped for daylight,
and during the day wanted night. on
account Of relief from the sun.
Eat first did not care about night
because it hurt our chances Of being
rescued. We could not sight relief.
After the fourth day it mattered moth
g to us.
HOur eyes began to fail and we could
see only few feet round us. My legs
began to swell and soon became an
enormous size and were purple The
wind ceased and the raft drifted peace
fully. This was our only hope. We
drifted to within 43 miles Of the coast
Of British Honduras, where We were
rescued by fishing party.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-01
pATRoLMAN SLEEPS;
THIEF TAKES BADGE

f.
Cleveland, Unio, lso,. NOTHING is
50 pathetically helpless and impotent
as husky policeman-wh when he is
asleep.
Take Patrolman Jeffrey Gibbons as
notable example. Patrolman Gibbons
vent to bed under the comfort Of
s,arm blankets and the peace Of days
york we'll done, He left his vest hang
ing on q chair. Near al hand was an
open window.
The veriest tyro among guessers
could guess the rest. Through the win
dow came the refreshing night air
and also the clutching hand of thief
In the daytime he might have respect
,or Patrolman Gibbons. Not so al
night. VI tx
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-01
LIVED WITH AFFINITY
AND WIFE IN SAME PLACE

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. Alleging
her husband lived with another wom-
an in the front room Of their home
while she and her children eked out
an existence in the back rooms, Mrs.
Effe Jones is contesting her husbands
suit for divorce.
Z The wife's cross-bill states Jones
was tried in a. justice court several
years ago for nonsupport, and sent
TO jail. At the time he offered to give
the wife and children $4 a week IL
they would continue to live in the
house with him and his affinity. the
bill recites. After serving part of a
six months sentence, Judge Latshaw
taroled him.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-01
Halloween Dance.

Misses Alice ard Edna Caldwell en-
tertained at a delightful masquerade
Halloween dance Tuesday night at
the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Caldwell on Buschman
street. The reception hall, living room
and dining rooms were thrown togeth-
er and decorated with potted plants
and Jack O lanterns, the latter being
strung from garlands of yellow and
black crepe paper which were arrang-
ed from the chandelier in each room
to the corners Sof the rooms. Sand.
wiches and cakes with hot chocolate
were served.
Mrs. Caldwell, the mother Of the
hostesses. Mrs. William Murphy anc
Mrs. Burnham assisted In entertain
Ting the guests who we're Misses Rose
lForbert, Cassie, Ruth and Carrie Heg
I,Wood, Minnie Dunnun, Myrtle Baker
fMyrtis Maddocks, Lottie Cook, Renf
lDoherty; Messrs. Frances Hill, jessie
EHanson, Henry Seibe, Fred Shoder
, lice Lacefeld, Howard Phillips, Mar
vim Boney. Dtc King, M. NJ Morgan
land Presley d. Jones
Miss Alice Caldwell received tn
guests wearing q witch's costume 9
lblack and yellow trimmed in cats an
| witches, while Miss Edna Caldwell
wore a school girl costume.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-11-01
To Give Recital.

A pipe organ recital will be given
sunday evening at the Main Street
Methodist Church al 7;s0 o'clock by
Mrs. A. ]. Grove. In addition to Mrs
,rowe's numbers quartetts and violin
tolos will be rendered. A free will
,ffering win be taken and the pro.
'eeds viii go to the treasury of Circle
20. 3 Of the church to be used on the
.hurch building fund