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The Jasper news., 1919-07-03

the Articles of Confederation and the
CONSTITUTIONAL of which he was in
strumental in preparing.
The committee elected Jefferson
chairman and instructed him to make
draft of a declaration. The com
mittee submitted its first draft June %.
July the congress adopted the res
olution presented by Lee and resolved
to take further consideration ON the
morrow. On the third the committee
had not finished its labors, but on July
1t presented completed draft to the
body, and after long debate, which
continued until the night, the con-
gress adopted the Declaration of m
dependence. After the committee of
the whole had debated the paper for
hours Benjamin Harrison reported to
congress that the Declaration Of indie
pendence had been agreed to by the
committee of the whole. The paper
was again read and ordered printed
The Declaration was committed to
the printer, Dunlap, Immediately, and
the broadside was ready on the fol-
lowing day, July 5, when 1t received
the signatures of John Hancock and
Of Charles Thomson, president and
secretary of congress, respectively, au-
thenticating the copy to be forwarded
to the governments of the thirteen
states. The signatures were followed
by the words: "By Order and in Be
half of the Congress"
Copies of the broadside were sent
to the various states and to the COM
handing officers Of the continental
troops. 1t is not certain that each of
these bore the signatures of the pres
ident and the secretary.
On July 10 it was ordered that the
Declaration ''passed on the fourth,
should be fairly engrossed on pqrch-
ment with the title and style of THE
Unanimous Declaration of the Thlr-
teen Unitel States of America and
that the same, when engrossed, be
signed by every member of congress-"
On August 2 the journal records
that "The Declaration of Independ-
ence, being engrossed, and compared
at the table, was signed by the men,
bers."
AS to the signatures to the Decla-
| ration, volume might be written.
The common understanding Is that the
| fifty-five men whose names are ap-
pended were present in congress on
July 4, 1776, and asserting to the
Declaration. This understanding is
| far from the truth.
Signatures appear on the document
of men who were not members of the
| congress at the time the Declaration
was agreed on. 1t has been suggested
| that the proper Interpretation Of the
orders of congress to have the docu-
ment signed by every member, was in
| tended to include those who became
members about this time.
But Henry Wlsner of New York,
who voted for independence, did not
sign. and Robert Morris, who did not
cast his vote for the Declaration, did.
I Wisner was absent in New York on
August to attend the provincial con-
gress, to which he had been elected,
and evidently never had an opportu-
nifty to affix his signature to the doc
| ument.
There was reason for the delay In
appendlng the signatures apart from
the time necessary to have the docu-
ment engrossed. 1t was intended TO
have the Declaration go out to the
world as the unanimous declaration Of
all the colonies, and on July Fourth,
The Jasper news., 1919-07-03
For a Rainy Day.

Catherine-How many dozen potato
bugs did you get t'day, Martha?
Martha (the youngest-Papa owes
me 20 cents. l got twenty dozen.
Catherine-I beat you! got thirty
dozen. We must be careful an not
spoil tn little yellow things on the
leaves, Martha, cause they're eggs.
The Jasper news., 1919-07-03

Il L.
ence. And congress signed
it. And the Liberty Bell rang
- forth the glad tidings, pro-
kS H1 claiming liberty in the land.
And George Washington be-
gan to fight the British
This Is about the way the average
schoolboy-not to say some older
Americans-thinks the Declaration of
independence came into existence, the
independence of the United States of
America was secured and the Fourth
Of July became national holiday.
While some of the details concern
ing the Declaration of independence
will always be matter of argument
among historians, the sequence of
events Is clear and runs like this:
Fighting between the Americans and
the British began April 10, ITS, at
Lexington. Even after the fighting
was on 1t was some time before the
movement for independence gained
much Roadway in the public mind.
February 10, 1776, committee ap-
pointed to prepare an address to the
country presented Its report to con-
gress. This report reads in part:
1--WE have been accused of carrying
on the war for the purpose of estab-
fishing an empire. We disavow the in
tention. We declare that what we
aimed at and what we are entrusted
by you to pursue is the defense and
re-establishment of the constitutional
rights of the colonies"
1t was not until June 7, 1776, that
Richard Henry Lee of Virginia intro
duced resolution which was to be-
come only less familiar than the Dec
laration itself. This resolution con-
tains the famous sentence: "That
these United States are and of right
ought to be free and Independent
states; that they are absolved from
all allegiance to the British crown,
and that all political connection be-
tween them and the state of Great
Britain Is and ought to be dissolved"
This resolution was debated many
times by congress. The chief speak
ers for separation were John Adams,
his cousin, Samuel Adams; Roger
Sherman, Oliver Olcott, Richard Henry
Lee and George Wythe. John Dick
inson of Pennsylvania led the opposl-
ton for delay, prominent among his
followers being John Jay, James Will
som James Duane, Edward Rutledge
and Robert Il. Livingston, but it was
evident from the beginning that they
were in the minority.
To save time a committee was ap-
pointed on June IL to frame the Dec
laration of Independence. Strange to
say, Richard Henry Lee, who was the
father of the resolution, and by par
liamentary right should have had the
craftsmanship Of the committee, was
left out of 1t. The reasons for this
omission have been variously ex-
planned. It Is fact that he was alb
sent when the committee was named,
having been called home by the illness
of his wife.
The FIVE members were Thomas JEFF
ferson of Virginia, John Adams of
Massachusetts,, Benjamin Franklin of
Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Con-
necticut and Robert r. Livingston of
New York. All five were prominent
in the congress and in national affairs.
Roger Sherman is unique in American
history as 'signer of the four great
documents: the Articles of Associa-
,tion. the Declaration of independence,
The Jasper news., 1919-07-03
Did He Hug Herr

"Would you embrace an opportun.,
ity?" asked the girl with the trim
waist.
"Sure," said the young man with a
good right arm. SIS this one?"-
Louisville Courler-Journal.
The Jasper news., 1919-07-03

A sharks teeth are movable at will.
and become erect at the moment the
animal Is Selling Its prey.
The Jasper news., 1919-07-03

JEFFERSON wrote
:: :: !: :. g. :. !: !. !.
II" the Declaration Of Independ-
ence. And congress signed
it. And the Liberty Bell rang
forth the glad tidings, pro-
h H1 claiming liberty in the land
And George Washington be-
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
MURDER CASE HINGES IN WHAT NEWMAN
 SAID ID CONSTABLE

Ruling on admitting as evidence the alleged statement of Frank Hoctor to J. D. Newman shortly before his death which Newman is said to have repeated to Constable Rudd will be made by Judge Stanford Monday morning. On this ruling depends much of the states case which was halted until the court s action, a recess being taken at o'clock yesterday afternoon pending the de- cision.
 The legal battle over this question has featured the case since the first day it went to trial.
 County Attorney Lanew said he ex- pected to show that the defendant Newman, voluntarily told the constable that he placed Hector in his machine assisted by a man and a woman and that on the way from the desert where the tragedy occurred he had several times given Hector a drink of water. Rudd asked Newman how the killing occurred, and the latter is alleged to have hesitated and then said in effect 1 "Oh hell, he didn't shoot at me at all. ."
 It is believed that when this point is settled the case will advance at a more rapid pace.
 Joe West, a sheep shearer, told of having overheard a. quarrel between l Hoctor and Newman in Cordes, a year | ago, in which he admitted that Hoe l tor had called Newman & ''half-breed
 -" after Newman had questioned ! him relative to some sheep.
 State Auditor Jesse Boyce identified the gun found in the garage at the Hoctor residence as that owned by Frank Hoctor.
 The state called Frank Wallace to lay the foundation for cross examination of their own witness. He was asked | concerning certain distances where the tragedy occurred.
 While the murder case was in pro. gress in Judge Stanford's court, Judge | Lyman in division two granted a fam fly allowance to Mrs. Hoctor and hel daughter Lucille of $150 month, pend ing the settlement of Hoctor's estate The court also specified that the us, by the widow and her child of th' family home, 34 West Lynwood street
 The little girl, whose presence il the court room has been opposed b! counsel for the defense as prejudicia to the jury, was present again yes terday after an absence of two days
 The court stated that the jury migh attend church today it if so desired with bailiffs in attendance.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
NOTICE NTa
CALL FOR RTDS ON

CA11L tOk BIDS ON BUILDINGS FOR ARIZONA STATE FAIR, TO BE LOCATED AT FAIR GROUNDS, NEAR PHOENIX. File No. 2540. Plans and specifications may be seen at office of Commission of State Institutions at Capitol Building.
 SEALED proposals. addressed to Commission of State Institutions of Arizona at State House, Phoenix, Ari- zona, and endorsed Proposals for Erecting Building for Fair Grounds ? File No. 2540, will be received by the said commission until D. m. May ', 1919, and will be opened in the pres ence of the bidders at the above time and place, and thereafter considered.
 BIDS MUST BE ITEMIZED.
 Certified check for five per cent oi the amount of the bid must be en- closed with same, to be retained as liquidated damages if successful bidder fails to sign contract. BIDS NOT MARKED ON ENVELOPE, AS RE CURED, WILL NOT BE CONSID- BRED. Specifications may be obtained upon application to the Commission o1 State Institutions.
 Prices must be f. O. b. Phoenix.
 The commission reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any bid, to divide between two or more bidders or to waive. any informalitie. in any bid, as the interests of the state may require.
 THE COMMISSION OF STATE IN.
 STITUHONS.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Phoenix Arizona until o'clock P. NJ. Monday May 18th, 1919, for Three Thousand tS,ao0) Feet of Rubber Lined. Double Jacket Cotton FIRE HOSE, 21s inches in diameter in 5O-foot lengths. each length to be fitted with couplings as per sample to be furnished.
 All hose shall be made according to specifications of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc, Chicago, Illinois.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of SSoO.00, made payable to the City of Phoenix, Arizona
 The right is hereby reserved to re- ject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in any proposal. i Underwriters label will be required on all hose furnished under these bids. V. A. THOMPSON. . City Manager.
 May 2nd, 1919.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
NOTICE OF
CALI. FOR BIDS ON Groceries for Industrial School Fila 2596

SEALED proposals, addressed to Commission of State Institutions of Arizona, at State House, Phoenix, Ari- zona, and endorsed Proposals for fur nishing groceries for Industrial School File No. 2596 will be received by the said Commission until 2 P. M May 9, 1919 and will be opened in the presence of the bidders at the above time and place. and thereafter considered
 BIDS MUST BE ITEMIZED
 Certified check for five per cent of the amount of the bid should be en- closed with same, to be retained as liq- uidated damages if successful bidder fails to sign contract. BIDS NOT MARKED ON ENVELOPE, AS RE CURED, WILL NOT BE CONSID- FRED, Specifications may be obtained upon application to the Commission oi
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

come of the boys arranged will be next Friday evening. The principal feature will be dancing. John Hyde1 has included in his invitation all civilians who wish to come and help him entertain the service men. Every body is invited to participate of this hospitality.
 D. A. Donofrio. also without any expense to anyone, has arranged to serve what he terms "the best fruit punch he ever made during the en- tire evening.
 There is no expense for the guests. They are to be entertained freely and royalty at the expense of Hyder's with the aid of the refreshment which will be furnished by D. A. Donofrio.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
VISIT |NG FL|ER VAS
 WITH FRANK LUKE, JR

Major Kenneth Marr of the U. s. air service, who arrived here Friday to make the official selection of the landing place for the flying circus which is to visit this city on May g, was so favorably impressed with Phoe- nix that he remained in this city yes- terday.
 In conversation with a number of prominent Phoenicians here yesterday the major stated that he was delighted with this city and if conditions all lowed would like to make his home
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

here. He also predicted a great busi- ness future for Phoenix and added that before many years, with it's present spirit of progressiveness, it would no doubt be classed among one of the largest cities of the Southwest.
 Major Marr was on the front line in France with Frank Luke. Jr. Phoe- nixs deceased Ace, and spoke very highly of his bravery in action.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
HYDER ID GIVE DANCE
 FUR RETURNED MEN

Having engaged Arcadia hall and
 planning arrangements for music for 8 big dance and other entertainment, Hyder Brothers have evolved a plan to express a monster welcome to all re- turned service men in Maricopa coun- ty. The big entertainment and vel
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
BAND CONCERT ToDAY-The

Liberty loan band, of so pieces, will play in conjunction with the Indian school band at 4:15 o'clock this after noon. An extensive program has been prepared by T. Dunstan Collins. direc- tor of the bands. One of the features of the program will be MT. Collins new march, played for the first time in public MT. Collins, who is bandmaster
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04

DEATH OF PlONEER-Word has been received that George H. Linville. an old time resident of the vaIlev. has passed away at Mariposa, Cali fornia, at the ge of 47 years.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW

of the Indian school band has been appointed conductor of the Liberty loan band for the balance of the pres ent drive.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-04
;tats Institutions. Prices must be

State Institutions. Prices must be f. o. b.
 The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any bid, to divide between two or more bid ders or to waive any Informalities in any bid, as the interests of the State may require.
 THE COMMISSION OF STATE IN ! STITUTIONS.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
A Christmas FavOrite
= y e = = e y y =, y y

1.-THE toys are so nel0 tangled, t1ith
their Iitt1e crdnks and
springs
They make felloto t0Onder hoU BOP
can run the things;
You mustn't tsoiSt 'em that tody an
you mustn't jar or shake
For fear youU jolt their inndrds or a
driUin' Uheel loiH break.
Bat the jumpin' jacki He i0ilf torig0le
his knees
An hen hump his back Just as gay as
you please;
An he don't ioind up an he don't Tdn
doion,
An his pants IS red an his coat Is
brOi0n;:
He climbs the stick q0ith a tohack-ty-
tchdcki
Hoorah for the oraUe old jumpin' jackl
He isn't quite so stylish, an he only
costs dime,
But he Is 1.-THE an timber an keeps
busy all The time
A-b0b bin an d-noddin' Nth a cdper
an q hop
A-boioin you thank-ye tohen you
jump him TO the top.
Ho, the jumpin' jackl He ,oiH jioole
and prance-
An he'll bend his back like he's dotn'
a dance;
rrr..H II. c~~,o i.nnsf sg, O4tf 1{e Ie0s
'icdy dot1n,
An his painted grin like circus
CIopn,
He slams around toith a tohdck-ty
chdck-
Hoorah for the fine old jpmpfn' jack
I reckon I'm old fashioned tohen Il
comes to Christmas toys,
But tods there any finer thing tohe'
you an me t1Gs 60vs7
Remember him o-0rinnin' from yoni
stockin' fhdt-d-lcdy,
An ready to 90 jumpin' up an doi0I
all Christmas ddyl
Ho. the Mmpin' jacki He toould toob
ble his knees
An he'd hump his back toith aston
ishin' ease;
He toouId Jump 'iody up an l0ould 81
'iCdy d0iCn,
An he tickIed us tChen he came {
fotcn
He toas best OF all In old Santa
pack
Hoorah for the good old jnmpin' Jack
Chicago Post.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
PAY YOUR FINE
IN w. S. S., SAY
POLICE JUDGES
San Francisco Courts VIII Try
Character-Building Meas
ures in Minor Cases

Upon the thesis that thrifty man
is better citizen and that many
of our economic ills and much of our
present day social unrest are due di-
rectly to thriftlessness," Police and
Superior Judges of San Francisco are
planning to give persons convicted of
minor infractions of the law an alter
native of investment in Government
securities, such as War Savings
Stamps and Treasury Savings Certifi-
Gates instead of fining them. Judge
7. |. Fitzpatrick, Presiding Judge OF
the Police Court here, said, Il shall be
glad to assist in the movement in this
direction, keeping in mind, however.
at all times, the provisions of the
charter of the city and county"
The alternative of investment in
government securities will be offered
Whenever it is within the power of
the Judge to fine or set free the de-
lencant in a misdemeanor case. This
attempt," said another judge, will
give such defendants a chance to help
themselves and their Government and
nltivate habit of saving, lack OF
Which we feel is often at the bottom
OF their transgressions.
Family rows which find their way
INTO court and have many times as
meir fundamental cause lack of thrift
OF sDendthrift habits are expected to
'urnish rich field for the expert
ment In penalization to be tried by
We San Francisco judges. AS rule,
ne Judge has in such cases the right
70 nne or release defendants with a
severe lecture. and hereafter it is
probable that family rows in San
francisco will really be beginnings OF
many bank accounts.
The judges will attach only one
0ndition in levying a penalty of in
'es'ment rather than fining a defend
ant, and that condition is that tht
euiily accepting the alternative must
seep their securities until the date ol
"a'uflty. In this way the jurist'
-0pe 10 lead the thriftless into. the
'ays OF thrift, sound living and bet
YER citizenship.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
An Unexpected
Christmas Present

~ NE Christmas day some years
" ago Almas temple of the Shrin-
ers of Washington gave its
annual dinner TO the poor. 1t was a
well-planned affair, generously contrib
uted to. and turned out big success.
But the most notable thing about it
was not on the program and made the
hit of the occasion. Whenever mem
hers of the temple think of the celebra-
ton they chuckle over their unexpected
Christmas gift.
While the Shriners were feeding
their guests there came to their hall
$50 loaves of bread. The huge six
foot Santa Claus was busy cracking
jokes as he waddled about and took
down the gifts from the Christmas
tree. In the middle of one of his stO-
ries there entered another big, fat
Santa Claus, carrying colossal bas-
ket full of bread, and behind him were
three or four negroes, also carrying
baskets of bread. One of the Shriner
committeeman at once inferred that
some one had sent gift of bread to
be distributed and signed a receipt for
| lHe lou lOdNeS. III "a lew iniHultS lhcy
were handed around to the heads of
families. and an additional smile Of
Christmas Joy went around everywhere
with them.
When the festivities were nearly over
and the crowd had begun to disperse
a man came running in and asked the
committeeman
"Did you get $50 loaves of breadT"
1--WE did" was the reply.
what did you do with itr'
"Gave il away"
"Well, that was an order for the
Carroll institute. II came here by
mistake. But 1t is all right. We are
glad you gave 1t away and If you need
more let us know" And the man went
away, evidently fully satisfied with the
jncident.-New York Times.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
paintina Kitchen Walls.

Kitchen walls should be painted so
that they may be wiped with damp
cloth. making cleanliness possible
without great demand on strength and
Without the dissrrangement caused by
vhitewashing or calcimining.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Do not imagine that because other
cough medicines failed to give you re-
lief that it will be the same with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Bear
in mind that from a small beginning
this remedy has gained worldwide
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09

If your children are subject to Group
OF if you have reason to fear their be-
ing attacked by that disease, you
should procure bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and study the di-
rections for use, so in case OF attack
YOU will know exactly what course to
pursue. This is favorite and very
successful remedy for Group, ana II
is important that you observe the oi-
Irectiops carefully.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
Shop Early.

1t won't be long
Before we say,
I'm buy my Christmas
Gifts todayw
Baltimore Sun.
And when night comes,
AS like as not,
You'll swear and say,
II clear forgot"
Springfield Union
Or else you'll cry:
Alas, alackl
i wish / had
My money backH'
Birmingham Age-Herald-
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09

reputation and immense sale. A. med
icine must have exceptional merit to
win esteem wherever it becomes
known.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09

q. Give your boy a War Savings
s'amp for Christmas. 1t will cost
'Vu only S4.23 and 1t will lead him
song ways of thrift and sound in
~stmert.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09

=, War Savings Stamp is the ideal
~ -'is'nas present. 1t brings pleas
~ 70 the recipient and at the same
.e IN ices him to save his money
ouy moro. A IS War Savings
-ap costs @4.2s this month.
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09
wANTED-Agent for Boomers Fer

ry and vicinity. Good proposition.
Previous experience unnecessary.
Free School of Instruction. Address
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance
Company, Accident and Health De-
partment, Saginaw, Michigan. Cap
ital 81 100000. dec2-9
Bonners Ferry herald., 1919-12-09

Small house and five lots within
half block of Main street, for sale
for $4,000. Inquire at this office.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-11-01
ROOTED SILo is PREFERRED
Helps Prevent Freezing OF siIage,
Keeps Out Snow and Protects
Walls of Silo.

By R L. PATTY, South Dakota Expert.
ment Station.)
The old notion that it is unnecessary
to roof the silo was wrong. Experience
shows that silo roof helps to prevent
the freezing of the silage, keeps out
snow, protects the silo walls when
empty, and thereby adds to it's life
service.
The roof is necessary on a stave silo
to give it rigidity in addition to prOtec-
ton. II the roof is put on after the
silo is filled, no inside scaffolding is
necessary.
Common types Of silo roofs are
'shingled, concrete, light hollow brick,
prepared roofing on tight sheathing
and metal. The roof should match the
silo. If one builds a fire and wind
proof silo, he should by all means put
on fire and windprooOf roof. The roof
should be made to last as long as the
silo. A shOrt-llved roof should not be
put on a lOng-lived slIo.