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who expressed amaZement that the
Govt. should accept an amendment des-
troying the whole basis Of the bill and
revolutionizing the trade OF the coun-
try Sir Donald Maclean, Liberal mem
Der, also denounced the amendment,
characterizing it as socialism OF the
rankest kind"
London, Aug. 18th Lore Grey is
consenting to go to Washington temper
arily, Mr.. Bonar Law announced in
the House of Commons today, in order
ing out of the peace settlement. He
added that a permanent Ambassador
to the United States would be appoint
ed early next year, and that the House
would share with the Govt. in appreci-
ating the patriotic action of Viscount
Grey which, in the opinion of the Govt,
was of the highest value In its influence
between the Govts. and the British and
American people Tn reply to Command.
eF KeDwOsthy who asked why Lord Grey
had not been appointed permanently, Mr..
Bonar Law said the Government would be
only too glad if Lord Grey would accept
a permanent post but every one who
knew of the former Foreign Secretary'S
abilities would share in the satisfaction
over his present action. Mr.. OsConnor
asked what instructions would be given
Lord Grey to improve relations between
Great Britain and America by a settle
ment and cancellation of the Irish ques-
ton, to which Mr.. Law replied that he
was sure Lord Grey would do all in his
power to improve them in every respect
where Improvement was necessary.
London, Aug 13th.-Sug r in stock On
the 10Th inst was 203, 900 tons. Last year
211, 00f tons.
San Juan, Aug. 22nd.-A strong shock
of earthquake was felt here and in differ
entparts of Porto Rico at 4 .55 am. today.
No damage reported.
Trinidad, Aug. 23rd, The transport
Pannonia arrived here yesterday morn
ing with about 10 soldiers of the B. W.
|. regiment and they received a welcome
equal in warmth accorded previous re-
turning units.
Rome, August 15th.-Hava's. The
newspapers announce that through a re-
cent financial agreement between Italy
and Great Britain, Italy may cede to the
British Government a part of the indem-
nifty due her from Germany.
London, Aug. 15th.-The Bolshevik
forces along the south shore of the
Gulf of Finland, in the neighbourhood
of Narva, have suffered reverses in
fighting against the Fsthonians and
the anti Bolshevik troops, according to
Bolshevik wireless dispatches received
, 1919-08-25
KILOGRAMS
ST. CROlX STATION.

Barbados, Aug, 10th. H. vi. transport
Pannonia arrived here yesterday evening
with West Indian troops on board Inc
Barbados draft on landing received the
same hearty welcome that was extended
to previous c~ontingents.
st. Lucia, Aug. 2lSt. Transport Pan
nonia arrived last eve; ms and landed
returned troops for St. Lucia and north
ern islands. They were heartily well
coined back and a dinner provided.
St. Thomas. Aug. 20th--Communlcatlon
with Demerara interrupted for all but
Government and urgent messages. Trat-
fc will be forwarded by mail and is sub
ject to indefinite delay.
Grenada, August 21st.-Transport
Pannonia arrived 2 p m. and landed re-
turned Grenada units of B. w. /. regi-
ment who received a Joyful welcome
home. ~.
earthquake Ass a. m.
Paris, Aug. 18th. Press.
The Inter-Allied Supreme. Council was
summoned hastily today to meet to con
slider the Hungarian situation.
Vienna, Aug. 18th. The fortress OF
Dubo, in Volynhia, has been captured
from the Bolshevik forces by the Ukranl-
an army.
JdCkSOuVIlISS E1OIIOd, aug" IL "
than a million eggs, hundreds of thou
sands of tins of canned foods and large
quantities of sugar were seized today IN
a raid on tbs wholesale food warehouses
and cold storage plants by Federal officers.
London, Aug. 13th.-Six Bolshevlk
battalions were destroyedin a successful
Anglo-Russian offensive on the OWN riv-
er on August 10th, the war officers an
nounces today, and more than 1000 pris-
onerS, twelve guns and many machine
guns were captured.
London, Aug. 18th In the coal mines
of Yorkshire, where more than 1000 OO
men have been on strike since July 21st,
it was decided today to resume work.
This action was taken at a mass meeting
held at Barnsley. -
Washington, Aug. 18th. -Senor Joa-
quin Tinoco, brother of the President of
Costa RIGA, was assassinated on Aug. 10th,
according to report today to the State
Department, no details being given.
Whether President Tinoco is still in Cos
ia RIGA is not known by the State Depart
ment. He was reported recently to have
asked for leave of absence from Con
gress, with the intention of leaving the
country. Senior Joaquin Tinoca was his
legal successor.
London, Aug. ,13th.-The House of
Commons this evening after a heated
debate, adopted an amendment to the
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LIMITO REMITTAMCES By MONEY
ORDER TO SCANDINAVIAN COUN-
TRIES, THE NETHERLANDS AND
SWITZERLAND, REMOVED.

The postmaster advises that the Post
master General by Order No. 3411, di-
August 1919. all restrictions heretofore
imposed on the amount of money which
oednrs for may nsym rerE1i ip N by : poS'aE sw m a
land are hereby revoked.
, 1919-08-25

Mr.. Axel Mathiesen, the missionary
who recently visited this island and was
the guest of DR.. j. r. Mayhem during
his stay in Christian sted, writes from
Brooklyn, N. Y, and asks to convey his
greetings to all friends he made here and
remember with much appreciation and
respect.
The programme of the show to be given
at the theatre this evening, comprises
the last of the Purple Mask" and the
most exciting parts of this grand serial
which is so highly spoken Of in this town
and Frederiksted, and the conclusion of
which it is hoped a large audience will
witness.
New York and other mails arriving at
Frederiksted on Saturday, morning, were
received and delivered here that even
ing.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
Stolen $3.50 Reward.

Cadillac Roadster, with rear compart-
ment and emergency seat, at Chanute,
Kans., night of June %. 1917 model,
engine number 55H273. license number
70O39. Freshly painted black, slight
white tracings on wheels. New black
top, long plate glass in back. Back
bow inside and front tap rim still COW
cred with old gray covering. Kelly
Springfield tires, 34x41@, all new but
left front one. Right front tire driving
tread. Rear tires non-skid. Tool chest
right side empty, front lock out Of order,
Clock no running, set about 5 CLOCK.
Door openers and electric light covers
on inside all painted black. Speed
ometer registered over 1900 miles
Floor covering in bottom back oil
foot feed worn thru. Guard in front
has no end plates. Two old Goodrich
cord tires with black and white cover
ings on rear. Rear compartment filled
with fishing tackle.
City of Chanute offers 500 for in
formation leading to arrest and con
viction. Chanute A. H. T. A.. 19l
and owner, Herbert Cavaness, offe
$3.50 for arrest and conviction an,
return OF car.
Notify JOHN A. BOWER, Presiden
A. H. 4. A., 191, Chanute, Kansas, @
HERBERT, CAvANEss, Chanute
Kansas.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
M. E. Church, South.

We are pleased TO announce the ded-
ication of our Boston Church last Sun
day. The roads were quite ''impos-
sible" for autos, hence the attendance
was not nearly as large MS expected.
At II a. m. Boston time) Rev. w.
H.Heslar, our presiding elder, preached
and presented a statement of the needs
OF the church and $lS5 more than
enough to meet t indebtedness was
subscribed in about twenty minutes.
This was made possible through ad-
vance work'in securing pledges from
friends many Of whom found it inn
possible to be present. At p. m. the
ladies of the church served n basket
dinner" 1t was good to be there;
everybody had a good time.
At 3p. m, after an earnest and in
spring sermon by Bro. Heslar, the
church was dedicated, At SIP. m. Rev.
L. l.. Pinnell pre- ,ched good sermon
to an appreciative audience.
1t was good day and the folks of
Boston are happy over the results.
We are very grateful to our friends who
so generously contributed to our neces-
sity.
Preaching at Jasper next Sunday at
IL a. m. and $50 pm. You are cordi.
ally invited to worship with us.
| Sam q. KEYS, Pastor.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
DEWEY.
Mrs, MAY MATTHEWS.

The appointment made by the pre-
siding elder for Sunday night at Salem
was called off.
Miss Grace Greenwood gave very
interesting talk with illustrations Sum
day morning at the Brethren Church.
Mrs. Will Greenwood and Miss Grace
entertained for dinner Sunday Dan
Wampler and wife and grandchildren,
Vernon Matthews and family and Dan
Matthews and wife.
Among the visitors at Salem were
MFR. and Mrs. White OF Greenfield.
They are visiting Mrs. Whites brothers,
Harry and Bick Bender.
Miss Lorena Estey and Miss Elsie
Gresham spent the week in Springfield
at the Normal.
Vernon Matthews and family spent
Sunday evening visiting at Will
Cline's.
Earl Laudenslager and family spent
Sunday at Clarence Simmons.
Ralph Berry and wife spent Sunday
at Mr.. Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rusk and Mr.. and Mrs,
Bull visited Mrs. Avery Foster Sunday.
Raymond Foster spent Saturday and
Sunday at Mr.. Bulls.
Farmers are busy moving weeds
too wet to thresh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Follmer spent Sunday
visiting b. f. Johnson and wife.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
SHERIDAN NEWS.
Mrs, Joy KERNEY,

John Keener and Mrs. AL Gresham
of Montana spent Thursday with their
sister, Mrs. Floyd McClintock.
Mrs. Amos Harvey and daughter
Ethel spent Friday afternoon at Mr..
Templins.
Mr.. Alexander and wife and daughter
Cecil spent Sunday at ID. o. Woods
south of Carytown.
Tena Smith was helping Mrs. Oscar
Fasken last week.
Joy Kerney and family were Car
thage visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Amos Harvey and daughters
spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Alexander.
Lloyd Winder and family spent Sun
day with Lionel Winder and family.
Mrs. Basil McClintock and children
were Carthage visitors Friday.
Mrs. Lloyd Winder and daughter
called at Mrs. Charley McClintock's
Wednesday evening.
Basil. Charley and Floyd McClintock
and families spent Sunday with vii
McCIintock and family.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03

A fly flew in at The kitchen door, on
his feet II million germs or more. he
swan in the milk, to the butter he
hoped, then into the baby's face he
Topped. He tramped, for IL while, DER
the housewives dough, then he lit on
the beans fora moment or so; he dipped
in drinkinglglass nearby, then went TO
skate on II custard pie. And, mean
time at every place he stopped nasty
germ or two he dropped; until the house
was alive with bugs, from the ceiling
paper down to the rugs, But, he met
his fate, at last, Ills said, when he lit
on the masters old bald head, who
swatted him hard and said with q
sigh, "Thank the Lord, there's the
last of that damned tiy."--Cass Coun.
by Democrat.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
Nothing To Be Done About The
Lynching.

Mr.. c. p. Lemire, the young man
who came, ten days ago, from Jefferson
City, to investigate the lynching OF
Jay Lynch has made his report to At
torney General McAlister. He said he
was unable to learn the identity OF any
of the men, who were concerned in
Lynch's death.
Mr.. Lemire talked with the Prosecu-
tor Timmonds, with Sheriff Sewell, and
anumber OF local citizens about the
square. He undoubtedly found prose-
cution impractial.-Lamar Democrat.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
transportation of the Future.

Transportation is the fundamental
Of progress in civilization. All things
must pass through 1t as through the
neck Of bottle. If we can transport
energy without using cars to carry 1t.
there is just so much gain. Electricity
is energy without substance. Its
transmission calls for no vehicle other
than a copper wire. Hence is it obvi-
Gus that we must look to electricity
for distributing the power on which
our economic future as nation de-
ponds. ,a.,,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
Three English institutions.

Wherever the sons Of Britannia may
roam, three great and Enthusiastically
English institutions set them apart
from other races and creeds: Tea In
the afternoon, handkerchiefs pushed
ND the sleeves and "dress" for dinner.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
For Bed, Board and Laundry.

Here Is a perfect gem Of misap-
piled English from a woman answer
Ing an advertisement for French
governess Eau pair:" II know a little
English, and could give easy, at once.
lessons in French, for which I will
be nourished, lying down. and bleach
ed, who, think, are the conditions
tau pair "-Boston Transcript.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
usefur Though Unwsd.

The modern view is that woman is
not necessarily q failure because her
life has been INSTRUMENTATION
Transcript.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03
Optimistic Thought.

Station is no criterion Of wisdom
Diogenes lived in tub; Seneca in a
palace.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1919-07-03

FOR THE JASPER
NEWS.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13

peabody" ellie called. "ti,is bv, nas
worked like a beaver every minute
since you left-ayes he has! I never
see anything to beat it-neverl I
want you to come right out into the
wood-shed an see what he's done
this minute-ayesl"
] followed them into the shed.
"W'y of all things!" my uncle ex.
claimed. "He's worked like mailer.
amt he?"
There were tears In his eyes when
he took my hand In his rough palm
and squeezed 1t and said:
Sometimes I wish We was little
again so could take We up in my
arms an kiss ye just as I used to.
Horace Dunkelberg says that you're
the best-lookin' boy he ever see."
I repeated the rules I had learned
as we went to the table.
"I'm goin' to be like Silas Wright II
I cam" I added,
''That's the idee" said Uncle Pea
body. "You keep on as you've start.
ed an everybody'll milk into youl
pail"
kept on-not with the vigor Of
that first day with its new inspiration
but with growing strength and e6ec.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13
CHAPTER VI.
My Second Peril.

One day Mr.. Grlmshaw came out
in the field to see my uncle. They
walked away to the shade of a tree
while the hired man and I went On
with the hoeing. could hear the
harsh voice Of the money-lender
speaking in loud and angry tones and
presently he went away.
what's the rip?" I asked as my
uncle returned looking very sober.
1--WE won't talk about It now" he
answered.
In the candle-light Of the evening
Uncle Peabody said:
"Grimshaw has demanded his mort.
gage money an he wants 1t in gold
coin. Well have to git it some way,
I dunno how"
"W'y Of all thlngsp my aunt e1'
claimed. "How are we goin' to gil
all that money-these hard timesf-
ayes! I'd like to know7"
"Well. I can't tell ye," said Uncle
Peabody. II guess he can't forgive
US for savin' Rodney Barnes"
"What did he say2' asked.
"Why, he says we hadn't no bust
ness to hire a man to help us. He
says you an me ought to do all the
work here. He thinks ought to too.
you out O. school long ago."
II can stay out o. school and KEEP
on with my lessons" I said.
mot an please him. He was mad
when he see ye with a book in yel
hand out there in the corn-field."
What were we to do now? I spent
the first sad night of my life und0ine
the plans which had been so dear to
me but not SO dear as my aunt and
uncle. I decided to give all my life
and strength to the saving Of the
farm. I would still try to be great,
but not as great as the Senator.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13

"That's right" said Mr.. Dunkelberg.
why, Bart, she's spry as a cricket
and pretty as picture. Come up to
dinner with me and see for yourself"
Uncle Peabody hesitated, whereupon
I gavs him a fuldve nod and he said
"All right" and then I had deli
clous feeling of excitement. I had
hard work to control my impotence
when they talked.
BY and by asked, "Are you most
ready to go?"
"Yes-come on-it's after twelve
O'clock" said Mr.. Dunkeaberg. "Sally
will be back from school now"
So we walked to the big house of
the Dunkelbergs and could hear my
heart beating when we turned in at
the gate-the golden gate Of my youth
1t must have been. for after had
passed 1t thought no more as child.
That rude push which Mr.. Grimshaw
gave me had hurried the passing.
was q little surprised at my own
dignity when Sally opened the door
to welcome us. My uncle told Aunt
Deel that acted and spoke like Silas
Wright, $50 nice and proper" Sally
was different, too-less playful and
more beautiful with long yellow curle
covering her shoulders.
"How nice you look!" she said as
she took my arm and led me into hel
playroom.
'These are my new clothes"
boasted. ''They are very expensive
and I have to be careful of them"
I behaved myself with great care
at the table, remember that-and
after dinner, we played In the door
yard and the stable, I with a great
fear Of tearing my new clothes.
stopped and cautioned her more than
once: "Be careful! For gracious
sake! be careful o. my new suit"
As we were leaving late in the at
ternoon she said:
II wish you would come here t.
school,"
II suppose he will some time" said
Uncle Peabody.
Anew hope entered my breast, tina,
moment, and begin to grow there.
"Aren't you going to kiss herr" sait
Mr.. Dunkelberg with smile.
] saw the color in her cheeks deep
en- rs she turned with a smile anG
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13
One Day Mr.. erlmshaw Came Out :.
the Field to See My Uncle.

tiveness. Nights and mornings and
Saturdays I worked with a will and
my book In my pocket or at the side
of the field and was, I know, a help
Of some value on the farm. My .chol.
arship improved rapidly and that year
I went about as far as I could hope
to go in the little school at Leonard's
Corners.
II wouldn't wonder II OIL Kate was
right about our boy" said Aunt DeeI
one day when she saw me with my
book in the field.
I began to know than that OIL Kate
had somehow been at work In my
soul-subcOnsciously az I would nov
put it. I was trying to put truth
into the prophecy. AS look at the
whole matter these days I can sel
that Mr.. Grimshaw himself was q
help no less important to me, fof II
was sharp spur with which he con-
tinued to prod us.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13
CHAPTER v-cont'nued.

To Aunt Deel wagon grease was
le worst enemy Of happy and re-
pectable home.
We hitched our team to the grass.
hopper spring wagon and set out Oh
our journey. It was warm, hazy
and!an-summer day in November. AS
we passed 1.-THE mill" we saw the ST.
Gent Woman looking out Of the little
widow Of her room, above the black
smith shop-a low. weather-stained,
frame building, hard by the main
xoad, with a narrow hanging stair on
the side of 1t.
"She keeps watch by the winder
when she amt travelin'," said Uncle
Peabody. "Knows all that's goin'
,on-that wvman-knows who goes to
the village an how long they stay.
When Grim shaw goes by they say she
.hMstles off down the road in her rags.
She Looks like a. sick dog herself, but
I've h, arg that she keeps that room
~ hers Just as neat as a pin"
Near I've village we passed smart
aooking buggy, drawn by spry-foot-
I'd t.,rs.. in shiny harness. Then I
a,nt.ced with pang that our wagon
was co, cred with dry mud and that
.ouI horses were rather bony and our
Harness kind Of lead color. So I
was l.. an humble state Of mind when
We entered the village.
There was a crowd Of men and
women in front of Mr.. Wright's Office
md through its open door I saw many
be his fellow townsmen. We waited at
the door for few minutes. I crowded
In while Uncle Peabody stood talk
ing to q villager. The Senator caught
sight of me and came to my side and
put Its hand on my head and said:
"I1ello. Bart! How you've grown
and how handsome you lookl Where's
sour uncle7"
lies there BY tue door," I an.
swcved.
'Ncll, les go and see him."
SIR. Wright was stouter and grayer
aud grander than when had seen
alirI last. He was dressed in black
broodcloth an. wore q big beaver hat
and higl. collar aud his hair was al
most white. I remember wildly his
clear. kindly. gray eyes and ruddy
.heeks.
"Baynes, TN glad to see you" he
aid hesrtily. did ye bring me any
!erkcd meat?''
didn't think Of it," said Uncle
peabody. "But I've got nice young
doe all jerked an IL you're fond O
Jerk I'll bring ye down some to-mor.
YER"
"Td like to take some to Washing.
ton, but I wouldn't have you bring
ct SO far"
I'D like to bring i'll want a
chance to talk with ye for half an
hour or such a matter" said my un-
Gle 1--WE got a little trouble on my
sands"
The Senator took US into his Office
and introduced US to the leading men
of the county
"Here," said die Senator as he put
hls hand on lily head, els a coming
man in the Democratic party
The great men laughed at my
Alushes and we came away with a
deep sense of pride in us. At last I
felt equal to the ordeal of meeting
the Dunkelbergs. My uncle must have
shared my feeling, for, to my delight,
he went straight to the basement
store above which was the modest
sign: III. Dunkelberg, Produce"
swell I swami" said the merchant
In the treble voice which I remem-
tered so well. ''This is Bart and Pea
body! How are your
"Pretty WE'LL" answered. my un-
sic being too slow of speech to suit
my sense OF prepriety. "How Is Sal
tyr
The two men laughed heartily. much
~ my embarrassment.
:He's getting right down to busi.
Osa" ~ ~ uncle.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13

Barton passes through Whist
are looked upon 40 the second
and third Of the four periIs pre-
dieted for him by "RovIn' Kate"
Don't fail to read Of hIs expert.
ences In the next lnstailment.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13
BARTON GETS new INSPIRATION FROM THE THE WORDS
Of THE GREAT SILAS WRIGHT.

synopsBarton Baynes orphan goes
Peaboy Baynes, Rattleroad,
neghbohood called Icktyst the 1895 He Sally
Dunkebeg about his socially
Bayneses and fascinated by
also meets Rowing Kate known in the neghbohood "sen
Woman" Grmshaw, young
Ship
predicting bright future
Amos Repved boysh away
intending his with the Dunkeerg
asleep Wright
public affairs Baynes
him Wright
in Barton and
Baynes home "A short time later the election
possession the
Buynes farm II note which he holds paid.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-03-13
(To BE CONTINUED.)
tie Ended Then

lie Ended Then.
Yc..- 'ham-"How can I tell whcn
the .ymoon 10 over1 Oldham
~ your wife stoDs telling things
" ,'egins asking Ques1ona'.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-04
Barrie's "Alice"

the audience into his confidence; here hs
is playing with the idea that the drama
after all be taken too seriously. The
story itself concerns two overwrought
young girls who have seen too many prob
lem plays and are led to believe that
the mother of one of them is herself in
volved in truly obscene situation. But
even in the preliminary narrative-I VIII
not call it age-direetion-th drama
fist will have his joke. Why, he asks,
do we not peep over the shoulder Of the
heroine and learn about her from her
daryl
at is because" he declares, Gin a play
We must tell nOtning that is not revealed
by spoken words; you must find out
all you want to know from them: there
Is no weather even in plays nowadays, ex-
eept melodrama; the novelist can have
sixteen chapters about the hero's grand
parents, but we cannot even say he had
any unless he says it himself. There can
be no rummaging in the past for US to
show what sort of people our characters
are; we are allowed only to present them
as they toe the mark; then the handker-
chief falls and off they CO." A little later
he says:
'Near the door is large screen, such
as people hide behind in the more ordi-
nary sort of play; it will be interesting
to see whether we can resist the tempta-
ton to hide some one behind it."
ALICE SIT-BY-THE-F FIRE. BY J. M.
BARRIK. Charles Scribner's Sons. $1.00.