Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 56, Number 40, Jasper, Dubois County, 24 July 1914 — Page 7

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Lemuel Was Wrong He Came Back Next Day WASHINGTON. Lemuel ambled Into the marriage Ilten office the other day wearing his workaday clothes. Does 1 get my license, heah?" Lemuel wanted to know.

"Man, what kind of oath Is dat?" "You must take oath that what you have stated Ik the truth." And den." said Lemuel In a pained voice, "after I take dat oath I gotta : dollar besides' "

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It Is the law." said the marriage license clerk solemnly. Lemuel turned toward the door. I rerkon I'll wait till next yeah." he stated "I didn't reckon when I cum to get married you white folks would make me do all de wo'k." Hut Lemuel was wrong. He didn't wait until next year. He came next daj And at the outside door of the courthouse (he volee of his future bride could be heard as she dragged him toward the office. And these were her clt sentiments: "Now, you triflln' no-arcount. you all gimme dat dollah en' I'll pay fo' de license. And If you don't tak' dat oath right I'll bus' you when I get outside Mio'a 1 live!" So the reporter drifted Into the marriage license office and saw Lemuel . Jicntly take the oath -after his future spouse had elaborately laid down t!,e dollar

Gets Amusement Out of Being a "Doppelgänger" EVKRY president seems fated to have somewhere In his neighborhood a "doppelanger," as the Germans call It; In English, a "double'' some ne who resembles him so closely that he Is continually being mistaken for

in President Wilson's double is :ilso in public life. He Is Representa- . McKenzie of Illinois, and they ok as much alike as twins although Mr McKenzie is said to look more alike than the k - (!!(. according to the wit of the house press gallery, who is an Irishman, of course As Representative McKenzie was leisurely strolling through the lobby a Washington hotel one evening t winter a stranger approached

him. "Pardon me. Mr. President," he said, with a frown of concern, "I know jnu are mnst democratic in your habit and the people admire you for It. but really, sir, this is too great a rink for the ruler of the United States to take. thuH wandering about the city at night, alone and unattended by even a single guard You owe it fo the peopl to be more careful " Mr. McKenzie bowed in acknowledgment, and. laying his hand upon bis shoulder la a friendly way. thanked him for his kind Interest, and. promising to be more careful in future, passed on, leaving the stranger in an ecstatic trance. "I didn't have the heart to tell the fellcfw the brutal truth and spoil his evenings for the rest of the winter, at the lodge and the corner drug store ami the table hon there's company f"r dinner," remarked Mr. McKenzie with a smile later.

Will Next Use a Net

THERE'S tnanv a slip 'twlt shooting the train robber and getting the reward, and that's why .Mm Yokum of R 1 llluff, Tai.. Is going about these !.iys with a rueful countenance on which the gloom Is settled as thickly as

Delta. Cal. I.Ike a true moving piehero, he drew- his shooting irons and began peppering the robbers. They h turned the fire, but Jim's unerring aim hrought one of the villains to the ground silent. Jim had killed him. The other fellow ran. Now that was a fair day's work for a train hand, and Jim began to get all swelled up over It. and applied to the post office department for that thoud ilnllars reward which he understood to be standing for Just such cases. The post office department opened his letter, vawned. rubber stamped it. ed It on through several million miles of red tape and returned It to Jim with something like this: Sir: In reply to your esteemed favor of recent date we beg to advise that the reward which you claim Is offered only in the case of mail train robbers arrested and convicted." .Mm w as dumfounded. He had neither arrested nor convicted his robber H" had merely killed him. And unless some member of Jim's congressional delegation gets through i special set for him. Jim will go unrewarded. He can't even collect the cost ' tiie bullets he used. The next time he sees a man robbing the mails he Intends to throw a net over him and take him to Washington, to the postmaster general, In u box.

Shedding of Teeth Is a Most Interesting Subject YOU are respectfully invited to consider the shedding of teeth. It Is a most Interesting subject of thought, In that It touches the memory-wire ' .ii connects w ith our own milk molars way back In the Inst century, when we were Remember? There is s

: 'iing gentleman out Cleveland park ' iy who had two loose ones. In front. wobbled, but would not shed He was offered every inducement to have MB pulled Ice cream and other l 'i res but as every proposition had a wj literal string to It. the young IP ntleman hung on to his teeth. And t'efh. hung on to him as a door ; mifs on by one hinge. The other day the special Provl-

ea which plays nurse to small boys nrpanged that little cousin Virginia, in n hammock on the porch, should swing Inst the young grntleman with such satisfying results that, the first thing the Hg Mtn hoard when he whizzed home was: It's out. papa! Vlrglnls kicked It out." The household celehrated with due Jubilation, and more enticing stig ' Möns were thrown out as to the advisability of having mamma pull out UM other tooth, which was "ao loose, darling. It couldn't poaslbly hurt Darling considered the advantages of nn ice cream parly. Also he pried the tooth baekwnrd and forward: "I'd rather have Vlrgin'a kick It out." Virginia doubtless approved his decision and would have done her best, hut the big man. wtao to the fact that the most well-intentioned kick might fl off at a tangent and hit a less advisable target-say. a small noae or s Ilr of boyish fresh eyes doubled the horsepower of his eloquence aa to liat w&a expected of s little man, and yanked the tooth out.

"You do." responded thn clerk. "Den." said Lemuel with dignity, "you kin make It out fo' me." He unhesitatingly gave answers to the various form questions propounded to hlrr. And when this was concluded he reached (or the paper which he had signed. "Not yet." said the clerk gently, "not yet You must take the oath and pay the dollar." "Take de oath?" said Lemuel.

R FALLT. rdfO 1QU Oh-e TO TH'frOrtr to 6t Mf CAAEfuL to Catch Train Robbers tlio white powder on some of the artificial ladies we see nowadays. Jim's a train hand of some sort It rr.ny be he Is an express messenger, or a conductor oi his real grade I know naught. Alf I know is what Francis John Dyer of Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points told your correspondent, and he said Jim Is a train hand. At any rate. Jim saw two men crawl Into the mall rar of his train while it was stopping at

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TOO OUTSPOKEN ON STAND Testimony of Jacob Rlii Won Verdict for the Right, Though It Made Mlm Mm "Goaf The late Jacob A Hits was a good atory teller, but there was one story that he used to tell to his friends with especial glee, even though he was the goat" of it. It seems that soon after he took up bis residence on Ling Island he decided to build a house. He went to an Austrian, whom lie had known In the days when he an poor and friendless, and who had since prospered. Kils aaked for a loan on mortgage. Riis' friend Insisted that the money hould be regarded as a gift Kits would not consent, and the matter eventually waa left an a loan (of which no written record was made), which was It be paid back at the borrower's convenience. "Years paeaed." Hils used to add, "and somehow I never had the money to pay my friend. Then I heard he was ill, and went to see bim. I found that he had become estranged from his family, and had many talks with him regarding his expressed desire to j leave bis property to distant relatives In Austria. Incidentally, he again told , me that his loan to me was not to be repaid. Eventually he made a will, Ml which the bulk of his estate was

given to the people In Austria "Well, my old friend died, and. of course, the family contested the will, alleging that the testator was of unsound mind. The Austrian crowd learned of my Intimacy with him and of the fact that 1 had seeu him often toward the end of his life, and 1 was culled as a witness at the hearing of the suit tu upset the will I took the stand and told as fully and as frankiy as 1 knew how of my relations with the dead man and of the talks 1 had had with him, making it clear that he was sound in mind if not in body, and knew what he was doing when he left his money outside the immediate family. Incidentally, in talking of my old friend. 1 told the whole story of the loan of years before. "And would you believe It." Rils always finished with a chuckle, ' when those Austrian won their suit and got possession of that estate, the very first thing they did was to demand from me payment of that unrecorded loauT And. by golly, I paid it. too!" Was a King's Hiding Place. Discovery has been made in a village in Hertfordshire, England, where, hidden in the old oak roof timber of a cottage a curious construction resembling a beehive was brought to light. It Is made of wisps of straw tied together and held in place by split brambles an! is in fairly good condition. Considering Its age, it is yet strong and rigid. This cottage, known as Double cottage, has always been credited -Mth a history, as one of the places where Charles II was bidden while flying from from well and his army after the royalist defeat at Worcester. Th- presence of the immense straw beehive, was unsuspected until now. One theory prevalent in the village is that the king conceal l himself in the barrel until danger had passed., and another that it was used as a safe place for the k oping of the royal jewels. It is known as a matter of history that Hi .r - 11 at ! : illy slay 1 fur a short time at Morniugton court, to which Double cottage is adjacent. The cottage must therefore have been familiar to him. This fact gives some color to the notion that in troubled times th king might have sought shelter within Its walls. Firat New York Printer. The first printer in New York and Philadelphia was William Bradford, who was born in Leicester. England. May 20. 1663. He was a Quaker, and emigrated to Amoric about 16S2. He set up his press in Philadelphia, and in 1687 printed an almanac. He fell under the displeasure of Philadelphia, and. after being acquitted of a charge of seditious libel, he removed to New York, where in 16P3 be became tha first printer in the American metropolis. Ills first shop was at 81 Pearl street, but later he removed to Hanover square, where in 1725 he Issued the first newspaper printed in New York the New York CJazette. Hradford died in New York in May. 1752. having survived his paper by several years, and waa buried in Trinity churchyard. His tombstone has been removed to the rooms of the New York Historical society, but an exact copy of the original may be seen by visitors to old Trinity. Oil and Gas From Bricks. Recent experimenting In the Peterborough (England l brickyards with a patented process for extracting oil. amnionic, and gas from burning bricks is likely to have an Important commercial significance. All bricks made from the Oxford clay In the neighborhood of 1'eterborough burn of themselves In the kiln, because of the bituminous matter they contain, and that bltuminouB matter yields oil. gas. and ammonia on heating in a retort out of contact with the air. I 'stents have been granted to an exscholar from the Cathedral grammar school, Mr G. P. rrowden. who has Invented an apparatus to modify the preseni brick kilns so that the wagsl heat from the burning bricks may be used for heating the retorts, and further, that the green bricks themselvea may he retorted, and the oll. gas. and the ammonia recovered from them. I ii. results are aald to be moat astonishing.

SNOWING WILD LIFE Motion-Picture Drama of Intensa Interest.

Cinema Hat Put on Record Scenes Which the Average Person Mas Little Opportunity to Observe t First Sight. Perhaps the most interesting motion picture dramas are those whose scene is set by nature herself and the actors, posing without rehearsal, play odt the tragedies and comedies of their existence as creatures of the wilds. Those who have seen the Paul Kalney bunting pictures, shown in nearly every city and town In Kurope and America for the last three years, have undoubtedly realized their superior thrill over any "tame" drama that baa ever been staged for the screen There Is soon to be a second Paul Rainey. so we learn from the Movie Pictorial. In the person of ("apt. P. E Kleinschmidt, a noted big-game hunter and naturalist, who has lately invaded the arctic circle with a motion camera, and who In this maga zlne tells some of his experiences in the wild life ' north of sixty-three." In Cilacii r bay. Alaska, the first stop, the par made many futile attempts to photograph his excellency the eagle; always the k. eu eyes won out against the lens; there would be a hoarse scnam. and 1'ncle Sam's favorite bird would dart like a rocket into the heavens Persistence was finally victor, however, and the noiseless cameragunner was at last able to surprise one of the birds busy devouring an Immense salmon. Ills scream of wrath when he finally discovered the trick availed him nothing; an everlasting record of his greed has been secured, and will doubtless be revealed in time to millions of laughing onlookers. The cinema Is no respecter of the dignity of a king of birds The Literary Digest. WON SUCCESS AT A BOUND How Wallace Beery Supplanted Recognized Star Comedian Playing in a Broadway Success. Wallace Beery, one of the leading comedians in the late musical com edy success, "The Balkan Princess." has won the distinction of becoming a star over night, and a big Broadway star, at that. It was like this: Beery was understudy for Raymond Hitchcock when this star was playing "Th Yankee Tourist," at the A s t o r theater. New York. Hitchcock became involved in legal difficulties and was compelled to leave the cast just a few minutes before the evening performance Meery rushed on the part to do the best he could, atid so well did he succeed that Henry W. Savage, the producer, decided to allow him to continue in the star part during the balance of the New York run. Not only did he Just play the star part, but became the star In every Ben so of the word. The program and even the electric sign over the theater read. "Henry W. Savage presents Wallace Beery in "The Yankee Tourist.'' Mr.. Beery starred In Samuel K Rork s "The Red Wid ow." Mr. Beery Joined the photoplay company with which be is at present connected to play comedy and character leads. This versatile comedian has a pleasing personality and Is fitted to play and handle most any role Courted Death for Film. In making a film near Berlin. Geri many, an actor of the company took I his life in bla hands, when be dived from a platform onto a slide board 75 feet below. By good luck he was not killed, although this la one of the most daring and sensational "thrillers" staged by the modem circus and seldom If ever before attempted by the nonprofessional diver. Popular Flectricity. Films to Show "The Jungle." T'pton Sinclair, writer of the worldwide famed book. "The Jungle," has recently returned from Bermuda to co-operate In the staging of his great story. Mr. Sinclair himself plays a part In the film version and has taken an active Interest In the progress of the scenea. All Like "The Christian." "The Christian." an elaborate plcturizatlon of Hall Calne's famous novel of that name, has scored a big hit Ministers and picture experts who viewed the film pronounced It an unparalleled success not only as a film, but as a means of driving home s moral lesson Ethel Grandln in Boy's Role. Kthel (, rand.ii la appearing for the first tlnve in ber life In a role that compels her to dress and act as a boy And more than that, she haa to put on a fake mustache, wear up-to-date clothea and act just like a young society sport It la a one-reel comedydrama, entitled ' Papa s Darling."

HAS FAMOUS WALKING STAFF

Marguerite Snow, in "The Million Ool Isr Mystery," Carries "Cans" of Much Historic Interest Marguerite Snow, i'ountess 01 The Million Dollar Mysttry." recelv ii fn m " a n hat Sandor liadantvlch. the famous 8t. PetersburK collector, a v- andernLaif ftx.t walking staff This staff is made of a peculiar wood, very much like ebony, but which reflects various colors when it If held up to the light Originally, the walking staff was seen at the Russian court. It is said to have been the invention of a royal prtneees who used It to disguise her lameness, conse quent upon ankle deformity. From that very useful origin the walking staff became a fad It is now seen at the famous spas of Europe. Miss Snow claims the staff, nowowned by her, and which she carries In The Million Dollar Mystery." Is more than fifty years old A peculiar design, half heroic and half religious. Is engraved on the gold handle. According to Colonel Hadantvlch the staff was an heirloom sold to the highest bidder when political disturbances had broken up the family and scattered its members throughout the world. This Is given some confirmation by the fact that the family coat of arms, engraved upon the gold handle, has been mutilated, so that the name of the ruined house shall ever be secret DARE ANYTHING FOR PICTURE Utter Fearlessness Is One of the First Requisites of the Stars of the Photoplays. This Is a snapshot of cinema actors who suddenly leaped into the Thames at Ixndon. England, from the top of a street car aa It was crossing Kingston bridge. They took the conductor and passengers completely by surprise, and it made a most effective reel. Stage Director Also Fine Actor. When Jack Adolph i was staging "The Glory of Whlney Inirkel" he found that he had no one to take one of the most important parts. It was the character of a murderer, for whose crime Whlney Durkel Is arrestedand a difficult bit of acting. The director surprised the entire company gf playing the part himself, and doing It in a manner which made the leading men at the studio thoughtful Realism Is Costly. Persons unfamiliar with moving picture production little realise the enormous expense incurred In the staging of a film which Is known as costume stories. In one of the "Lucille Love" aeries a Chinese village, erected at a coot of $5.000, was used In two scenes only. Two Stars In Photoplay. A Beggar Prince of India'' Is the title of a stirring three reel romantic adventure play featuring Walter Miller and Irene Wallace in tbs leads now In cours of roducuon.

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SPANISH CITIES MY

Madrid Well-Nigh as Fashionable as Paris. Seville, Cordova, Granada. Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Many Other Places of Kingdom Can Boast an Upto-Dats Equipment London - For the average tourist who is in search of familiar comforts in unfamiliar surroundings the great Spanish, cities of today offer every Inducement. Madrid today is wellnigh aa gay and aa fashionable as Paris. Seville. Cordova, Granada. Barcelona, Valencia. Malaga and many another city can boast an up-to-date equipment. The food is Bpsnlah, but the cooking can be French on request Off the mtln roads the comforts show s very rapidly descending scale: but against this must be put the absolut security. The Spanish brigand no longer haunts the Sierra Morena or the Guadaramas; be has become a hotelkeeper The old-time smuggler no longer risks his life aa aforetime; he considers he Is defying the law aufflclently If he grows a few tobacco planta on the sly. or does a little poaching In the state forests that the guards monies do their best to patrol. Education Is still little more than a name In Spain, but It is the most eloquent country in Europe, and many a man can make the speech he cannot read. The Spaniard takes the latest and most advanced ideas of government, accepts the most amazing theories of life and law. but, given reasonable conditlona of life and fair treatment. Is not hard to handle. Among the people speech tends fo usurp the place of action. For the Spanish woman the outlook Is not quite clear. It Is said in Spain that the hord of the church upon woman'a life is not as strong aa it waa only a few yearsago. and Spanish women are beginning to think for themselves. They are th-5 most prolific mothers In Europe, and have the highest Infant mortality. It may be symptomatic of their new state that they are tending to discard the mantilla, to regard national dress as a fancy costume, and to look to Paris for their fashions. This refers to the women of the thriving cities, the comfortable classes of Madrid. Barcelona. Seville. Spain tends to become self The Work-Girl of Vigo. conscious, to respond too freely to commercial enterprise and Parla. She Is. of course, very much better off as a result of the development. The Spanish exhibition may well show a Spain that was. and that Is the Spain of yesterday and today, not the Spain of tomorrow. That will hardly be worth exhibiting. Baboon Baby Thrives. St. Paul, Min. The baboon born January 3 in a barn at the rear of 446 St. Anthony avenue la healthy and thriving, giving promise of growing to full baboonhood. Lew Herechal. an animal trainer, aays that baboons born in captivity seldom livs more than a few days. He la certain the nnlmal born in St. Pnul Is one of the few of the speclce born in America. Took Print of Noae. New York. Armless and legless. Ernest Riley stumped the police when Magistrate Fol well ordered a fljger print taken. As a compromise a record of Riley's nose ridges was taken. Lived In a Boiling Heat. New York. Five Chinese stowaways were taken from the boiling bot valve compartment of an incoming teamship. where they had llred for ten days on a little rice and water. "Movies- "Cut" Ardent Love Scenes. New York Motion picture censors have 'decreed that hereafter long drawn-out love scenes, ardent beyond the dramatic requirements," alii be cut caL ,

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