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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08


Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union. }
Lessons on the base drum" read
the sign in the window of the little
cottage where Barnaby Glinn lodged
and boarded. 1t had hung there for
over two years and was faded and
askew, for the cord supporting it to a
tack had become old and frayed.
No one ever came to take lessons
and pasSers-by smiled at the time-worn
legend. How could there be any les
sons necessary to learn TO pound a
sheet of sheepskin with a padded club.
Where was the harmony or expression
as in reed or string instruments? Why,
Barnaby belonged to a band and was
its most poorly paid member. Any
body could drum.
But l am an expert" insisted poor
Barnaby. Expression, why, the drum
has been the first token of civilization
with the worlds widest tribes. 1t is
full of wonderful possibilities of imi-
tation, thunder roaring waves, the
booming guns of battle, the tramp of
armies. Muffie ii, and who could not
shed tears as 1t accompanies solemn
death march? But the drum is under
rated, and / am moderated. Hence,
if / can ever save few thousand,
TheodOsia will be waiting for me, and
we will go to live on a sung little farm
by the sea, where nature bOoms out
the true drum note among the mighty
breakers"
But the saving of the few thousands
was a slow progress, and for bare
bread and butter, Barnaby was COM
PEELED to brandish the drumstick year
after year. Then, too, work was not
regular. Talking machines and cleo
trio pianos had cut in on the band line,
and the little group to which Barnaby
belonged got only occasional and irreg-
ular calls.
There were six i'm. what was left of
the band, and the sextette were on
board of a train bound for a particu-
larly lOw-dOwn road settlement, twen-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
HYMN OF THE GERMAN SWORD


sanifd exalted
n
and through the bodies of children gazed
Of
dispute
1t is meet and right that oud aloud pride the
flaming OF the Lord lmghty?
Germany above beyond all the other nations that all the
he
When Germany the divine
smie
wrathful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
Clearing House for Babies.

A clearing house for babies has
been established in New York. This
bureau, which is run under the aus
plces OF the public charities depart
ment. examines children which may
he committed to the city's care, and
determines to which institute In the
city IL should be sent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
How Men Laugh.

The far-seeing man with sense of
humor laughs I'm his throat in spas
modic little bursts. He looks before
he leaps. He takes a good survey of
n question before committing himself.
Neither laughter nor speech escapes
easily. He lets them out judiciously.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08

q weakness WHICH
caused backac e
and headaches. A
friend called my
attention to one Of
your ew spaper
advertisements and
imme diately my
husband bou gh {
three bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkhsm's
v e g e ia bic Com
pound for me.
After taking two
hof<1oo Il falf fsnA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
Wise and Otherwise.

Love is one kind of praise and
envy is another.
Your life Is not worth living
unless you think IL Is.
Self-inspection Is n sure cure
for self-esteem, Ii is said.
One way TO attract attention
is not 70 seek ii.
A woman's idea of n remark
able feat is one performed by
her son.
When n Ratchet Is buried IL is
in some convenient spot.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
THE TWO SWORDS
By Lewis F. Crawford President State Board Of
Regents, North Dakota

published
in
A
Cema Sword
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
THE AMERICAN SWORD


Punish only oemn nd compelling obligation
rights
o our
approval everything
the visual enhantment
emblem national embodiment
In linked the command duty with the Calvary
with its swift retbuon ment
on dreams
of
right and freedom
Against thee barren fields
spurred by the grim of
Ser beray of neutras thou running painless
Diplomatic nriguer thou athles
liquid
the worlds thou
of
sparng than Torquemada
Geronimo; the
peaceful world darkened blasphemy
Thou maddening
My presence gives endure the appalling
the justice pasies
pity the VICTIM of
mourning
history
the dust of centuries
ruocracy-he o the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
Which One7

The explorer was relating one OF
his terrible experiences while In the
African Jungle
Suddenly we found ourselves in the
midst of terrible conflict and at ter
rible odds! Ten to One."
"Were you one of the ten?' asked
friend, listening.
mo. I'll have you understand, sir.
Tat was one of the one" replied the
offended one.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
When a man tells his troubles 10 a
woman the chances are that some 9TH
er woman supplies the trouble.
Dread is q rank mental weed-kill
It.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-08
HUSBAND
Saves Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa--"For many months
/ was not able to do my work owing 20
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05
LEARNED FROM GOLF EXPERT
Fred Luderus, Who Had Habit of Step- ping Forward at Plate, Is Shown
 Error of hls Ways.

It is said that Fred Luderus, one of the most dangerous hitters in the Ma tional league, really became an effec- tive batter through the instructions of q golf expert.
 This golf expert was in the city where the Phillies were training. He noticed that Luderus had tendency to step forward and throw his body in front of the plate as he prepared to swing at the ball. Now to a golfer that was fatal weakness. The good golfer always throws his body Into the swing. It is certain that If the body goes forward first the only power re- mainIng in the swing is that of the arms alone.
 This expert noted that when Luderus met the ball there was no force to the blow and easy grounders trickled off his bats. He coached Luderus on his stance, as he called 1t, and explained the necessity of getting the force be- hind the blow. Luderus tried 1t and after time began to belt the ball with terrific force. And any big league play CT will tell you now that Luderus cer- tainly has q wallop.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05
FOREST FIRES DO
 MUCH DAMAGE

Thousands of dollars worth of damage was done by g fire which ragged recently for three days along the Turnagain Arm. All ties and lumber cut last winter have been destroyed and all commission sta tion houses burned. Three miles of teolgrsph and telephone wire has been made useless, says the Sew ard Gateway. The fire started at Mile S1 and destroyed the commis- sion bun" and mess houses at that place. The flames were thought to De under control but a heavy wind swept down the arm carrying the fire to Mile S3 destroying everything in its path. Equipment and supplie were taken to places of safety but the houses went up and several hun dred persons lost their. possessions. The women at Mile S3 were forced to live for two days in dump cars pushed out on trestle when the fire was sweeping the section.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05
BRifF VISITS skAewAY
 AND IS "tERR1BtY WELL"

William Britt of Juneau arrived in skagway on the spokane yester- day and will remain here for the balance of the week looking after his business interests.
 In speaking of conditions in Ju- neau, MT. Britt states that at the .presens time with the fishing in dustries in full swing, business in all lines is very brisk, as the work CTS in the canneries, both whites and natives, come into the city with their pockets full of money, and they are willing to spend 1t.
 This winter" to quote MT. Britt, "this condition will be changed. loot- for an extremely quiet winter af+s- th, salmon canneries have fin ishad the season. It is almost i'm possible to get help, and when this Is possible the wages asked are i'm possibie.' It is estimated that Gas tineau channel cities have lost full ly 5000 of their population dur ing the past several months, owing to the desire of labor to take up the war industries work, and there Is not much of that class, with the exception of the salmon industry, in the north"
 MT. Britt said that the representa- tive o1 this paper could say for him that he was terribly well" and he added that he was mighty glad to be back in old Skagway for a few days and drink in our glorious sunshine.
 Jaco, came up with his father, snG he will surprise his many friends. not only of the younger set, put the grown-ups as well, to find a young man" instead of a kiddie ae when he left here. Pater Brit. has every reason to be proud of the "chip off the old block" for Britt, jr., Is certainly a mighty fine specimen of the Alaska product of "boy."
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05

Bop Eville is receiving the con gratulations of his many friends over the fact that he is conquering the Scotch dialect. It is said that Bob started over to Whitehorse last Saturday, but as the train neared Carcross he heard the strains of a baguipe and stepped off the car ana spent a week end there. It Is whispered that Bob has ordered a pal" of pipes and willie ommence the study of that musical instrument.
 Advice was received this morning by Agent Brown of the Pacific S. s. company that the City of Seattle woul' sail from Seattle on Sept. 7th and should arrive in thisp ort on the 18th. The City will pass up Sitka on this trip. The Spokane will sail on Sept. 14, but will not come as far north as Skagway, but will go to Sitka instead.
 Sonny AchisOn, one of the Alas kan's carriers, was taken to the White Pass hospital this morning suffering from the effects of an in ected leg. Sc dime ago the lit tie lad bruised hIn--. while play ing and in some manner this bruise has developed into serious sore. It is believed that a minor operation will remove the trouble an" that Sonny will soon be on the "run" again.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 NOTICE
Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 8, 1918

Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 8, 1s1S'.'
 Notice ia hereby given ey the undersigned that hS will on and after Sept, 12, 1918, award the lots applied for within the Town site Of Haines, Alaska, and that all lots for which no applications are filed within 120 days from date ot thls zotice will be aubject to disposition to highest bidder at public sale.
 Blank applications may be secur- ed from the Trustees or from U. s. Commissioner and Notaries Pubic al HaInes, with full Instrucdons as to their preparation and execution. The completed applications may be either presented OP mailed to the Trustee at his office tn Juneau, and should De accompanied by c Postoffice money Crder or check on . Juneau bank in amount sufficient to cover the assessment. A notary fee of 50 cents to pay for Rcknowl- sdgtns the deed from the Trustee IS also required.
 All appltcationa filed prior to Sept. 12, 1918, will De con sidered as filed simultaneously in making lot awards. and in the Ab- ssnes Of conflicting claims deeds will issue to the claimant applying if he s otherwise qualified. In case there ia more than one claimant for 8 lot g hearing will be held to determine the respective claims to priority and the Trustee will there after issua his deed in accordance with final determination of said case. All appliceticna filed Eubse- quent to Sept 12, 1918, will be considered in the order of their fil- ing. c. R. ARUNDELL, Chief Alaska Field Div. Townsite
 Trustee of HaInss, Alaska.
 FJTzt Publication, Aug. 8, 1918. Final Publication. Sept. 12, 1918.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05
CUBS AND TANKS LUCKY
 TO GET STAR CATCHERS

The Chicago Cubs have been ! noted for years as q team that gets good catchers. For years Johnny Klng was the ranking backstOp of the National league, and after he went back ! the Cubs had another star in the person of Jimmy Archer. ! After Jimmy passed from the stage of greatness the same club got Bill Klllcfer. The ! Yankees in recent years have been specializing the same way. ! The capture of Bill Walters was q master stroke, as he Is rated ! today as one of the best mask men in the game. Now the Tanks come up with another :; star backstop, Harry Hannah. Meanwhile Miller Higgins in- ! sists that Muddy Ruel is one or the best young catchers he ever
 saw. Tom Clarke, a steady vet eran, also is with the team. Hug gins surely Is well fixed in catch S ing talent.
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The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05

Capt. Edward F. LaFitte, D. R. o., will be remembered by fans as mem- Der of the Detroit Tigers pitching staff and later with the BrOokfeds. After quitting baseball he was a professor in a dental college. He entered the army as a lieutenant and was later advanced on completing course of study. He Is now in France.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-05

Cardinals Sell Pitcher. Pitcher Howard of the St. Louis Ma tionals has been sold to Milwaukee.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11

For sale at auction. 200 acres of
pasture land, being the ne Il Of
Sec. Is, and the NV d of the Sc
ID sec. Ii, twp. SO, rye. So, situat
ed ~ miles south and 1 mile east
of Tabor, S. d., known as the
Nelson pasture land. The sale
will be held in the Michel, Tabor,
S. ID. April Is, at 2 p. m Any
one interested may apply to Il.
Koletzky at Tabor, for informa-
ton. Terms of sale: 10 per cent
at sale, 20 per cent in 30 days; ba-
lance, time will be given to suit
purchaser at 5 per cent interest.
N. KOletzky, owner. Adv.
I have plenty of good clean al
falfa seed at 22c a pound, reclean-
ed seed, Of extra good quality.
Sacks are SOC extra. Lewis We'll
q, Belvidere, S. ID. Adv.
White Wyandotte eggs for sale,
CSC a setting. Mrs. Jos. Sestak,
route 3, Adv. 4 Tsp
Old iron bought at $40 per ton,
delivered at Tabor. John Hat
wan. Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
This is the Farm House that
UaS Awarded First Price,

Some one has suggested that we name it sc Pluribus Unum' be-
cause it is sc conspicuously zone out of many" Every known good
farm house feature is taken care of in the Model. 1t really is a COM
bination of the Good Ideas of hundreds Of actual builders worked
into ONE house by expert planners who understood just how to do
it for the least amount of money. Months of careful planning by
these men produced a house without a flaw The ideas OF hundreds
of housekeepers have all been studied critically and adopted il
practical.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-04-11
Well Boring.

Am in the business Of boring
wells have about 10 years expe-
rience in this business when in
need of a well call on me | assure
you satisfaction.
George Feifar,
Janousek, 5. d.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
WAS IN, SERVICE "a YEARS
Senator q. r. TiIIman, Of South Caro-.
lima, Dies Az a Result Of cere-
bral Hemorrhage.

Washington-Senator Tillman, vet.
eran of "a years service in congress
and chairman OF the senate naval af-
fairs committee, died at his home here
as the result of cerebral hemorrhage.
The stroke completely paralyzed his
left side and as the right side had
been partially paralyzed since sim.
liar attack some ten years ago. no hope
had been held for Senator Tillman's
recovery since he lapsed into uncon-
sciousness July /.
AS governor Of South Carolina. as a
leader in the southern wing Of the
democratic party and a. an active par.
ticipant In the last generations growth
OF tho American navy, Senator Till
man had been prominently before the
public many years.
Accompanied by committees from
the senate and house. the body OF Sen.
ator Tillman left Warrington for Trsn.
ton. 8. c., where the funeral services
wers held.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
200 INJURED IN EXPLOSION
Terrific Conclusions Rock the Large
Business Buildings In the Center
Of Syracuse.

Syracuse. N. Y.-At least 16 persons
were killed and 400 injured and the
huge plant of the Semet-Slovay com.
pany. at Split Rock, near here, virtual
ly wrecked by two explosions OF trini-
trotuluol.
Terrific concussions from the explo-
sions Of the powerful war powder
rocked the large business buildings in
the center of this city, smashed plate
glass windows and caused a panic in
the residential portion of the town as
II 1t had been shaken by an earth.
quake
The explosion followed fire that
had raced beyond control and spread
to the "T. N. T." vats. Two of these
let go. burying many workers under
an avalanche OF debris and scattered
the flames to adjoining buildings. The
flames burned fiercely and there was
danger of more explosions.
Volunteer firemen were poweriess
to stay the progress of the flames. Aid
was sent from Syracuse. but the water
cystoiu uiOAC 0OWn.
A shift Of 500 workmen was in the
plant when the fire. the origin OF which
has not been ascertained, broke out.
The workers made efforts to subdue
the flames, and later In speeding to
safety were caught in the first Of the
two explosions. Men were hurled in
all directions. Two, caught between
burning buildings. were thrown
through wall. Still alive when picked
up, there was not shred of clothing
on their bodies. The homes of work
men across the road from the plant.
collapsed, and burning timbers were
blown to the roofs Of buildings across
the railroad tracks which divide the
plant in half.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
TAKE HUNS BY SURPRISE.
Americans Capture Village Of vaux.
Machine Guns Taken.

With American Forces on Marne
Front.-In a brilliant operation after
hard fighting American troops on this
front have captured the village Of
vaux. together with large slice Of
the Paris highway west of Chateau
Thierry and two patches Of wooded
land. The Americans took 275 Ger
man prisoners, including five officers
and captured quantity OF machine
guns and other equipment.
In the Vaux region the Americans
took the Germans completely by SIR.
prise. Most OF the prisoners were
taken out Of cellars and dugouts. How
many Germans wers killed is un-
known, but from the number of dead
in plain view at various places the TO-
tai must have been considerable.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
INDEPENDENCE DAY CROWD At
MouNTFvERNoN CHEER THE
PRESIDENT TO ECHO.
WILL NOT sHEATHE SWORD
War viii Go On Until Settled "oncs
For All" for the World What
Was Settled for America
In 1875.

Washington-From the shadow Of
Washington's tomb President Wilson
offered Americas Declaration Of In
dependence to the peoples of the world.
with a pledge that the United States
and its allies will not sheath the sword
In the war against the central powers
until there is settled "once for all
for the world what was settled for
America In 1776.
Foreign-born citizens of the United
States of 33 nationalities, who had
placed wreaths of palms on the tomb
in token OF fealty to the principles
laid down by the father of this coun-
try, cried their approval of his words
In many languages and then stood
with reverently barred heads while
the voice of John Mccormack scared
over the hallowed ground. in the notes
of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
washington and his associates, like
the barons Of Runnymede, spoke and
acted. not for class, but for q peo-
ple." the president said. ''It has been
left for US to see to 1t that 1t shall
be understood that they spoke and
acted, not for single people only. but
for all mankind. We here in America
believe our participation in this pres-
ent war to be only the fruitage OF
what they planted.
There can be but one issle. The
settlement must be final. There can
be no compromise.
What we seek Ii the reign OF law
based upon the consent OF the gov
erned and sustained by the organized
opinion OF mankind"
The speakers crisp words as he en-
phasized the least which America WIN
consider as basis for peace were in
terrupted by tumult Of applause and
words OF approval in many languages.
The demonstration swept beyond the
wall of khaki-clad marines to ths
thousands Of Americans scattered over
the hills and through the woods sur
rounding Washington's home.
Citizen Of Belgian Birth speaks.
Speaking for American citizens OF
33 nationalities in response to Presi-
dent Wilson's Fourth OF July address
at Mount Vernon, Felix J. Streychamus
Of Chicago, of Belgian birth, pledged
the nations forei9h-born to presevera
In the struggle for liberty until fres-
dom is secured for America. the ma
tions from which they sprang and all
the world.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
SUB SINKS RED CROSS SHIP
LIandovery Castle, In Service Of Cana
dian Government, 10 yorpedoed
Without Warning.

London.-A German submarine. 20
miles from the Irish coast, torpedoed
the 11.000-ton hospital ship Lland-
overy Castle, which had been char
, tered by the Canadian government,
and had been in the service carrying
wounded and sick from England to
Canada for many months past. The
ship was on her way to England. She
had on board 258 persons. including
80 men of the Canadian army medi-
cal corps and Ia female nurses. Only
"a of those on board, including the
captain, survived the treacherous At
tack. which came without warning.
All lights were burning when the
Llandovery Castle was tropedoed.
These included a huge electric cross
over the bridge and strings Of white
and green lights on either side. The
red crosses on the sides Of the YES
sci also were shown by electric lights.
According to information received
by the Canadian Red Cross here, Maj.
Lyon, from the Llandovery Castle
was forced to stand in the coming
tower, despite an injured foot. while
the German submarine office.s ques-
toned him. The Germans insistsd
that Maj Lyon was an aviation Off
Ger, notwithstanding the officers
strenuous denials.
The admiralty report on the sink
ing describes the cruel treatment OF
Maj. Lyon and declares that the sub
marine shelled an unknown target,
which reports indicated might have
been the missing boats.
The captains boat. Containing the
survivors, was picked up by the de-
stroyer Lysander, the commander Of
which has reported that he had found
no race of the remaining five boats
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
ROAD ;
BUILDING
MAINTENANCE is A BIG ITEM
New Hampshire Uses Patrolmen, Who
Repair Every Little Hole as Soon
as II Appears.

(By e. B. HOUSE. Colorado Agricultural
College, Fort Collins. Colo)
There are two elements that should
bs figured In the cost of road con-
struction. First, the cost of construc-
tion. Second. the cost of maintenance.
1t is the yearly average of these two
thnt should always be considered
when figuring the cost of a road. True
1t Is, that roads may be constructed
In such a manner as to need very lit
tie maintenance, but these roads are
very expensive to build, and 1t Is out
Of the question to contemplate them
for the West. The other type of road
is the road that costs moderate
sum to construct and then a yearly
charge for maintenance Of said road.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-07-12
100000 DEADwElGHT TONS
Total OF 1918 Ship Production f,oes..
SO Tens-The Best Record v. s.
Has Ever Made.

Washington-Ship production in the
United States In June amounted to
2S0.4O0 deadweight tons, making the
total 1918 production to date 1.Os4.s7o
tons.
The June production IL new record
for the United States and is the great
est output Of ocean going tonnage ever
completed In any one month by any
nation. 1t comes within $4,000 tons OF
the worlds record for shipbuilding.
made by the British shipyards in May.
but which included all classes of ves-
sels
OF the months output, steel ships
totalled 262, 800 tons and wooden ships
1880 tons. The number of vessels
was not announced. as it was declared
that several had been put into service
SO quickly after delivery that inspect
ors had not made reports on them to
the shipping boards statistical depart
ment