The Jasper Weekly Courier from Jasper, Indiana • 1

WEEKLY Vol. 61. Jasper, Indiana, Friday, MAY 23, 1910, No. 48. CTiiirnnr speaker says," EiT went on.

"I won't know whether he's talkln' Tribute to the Brave THE FUG OF- OUR COUNTRY- i Henry Ward Beecher's Eloquent Trlta. about the way we held our ground at (Gettysburg or that fight around ntmlens to hold back Hindenburg. those Huns, do theyjthlnk they 'can spoil all us old fellows fought ute to the Majesty ef the 8 tart and Stripe. ALL ENMITY. EIIDED Brave Men Forgot Everything Except Their Former Friendship.

I t- Jjgj fjx VSTf Hi a A thoughtful mind, when It seAs ai -The old flag never touched the La0on.g flagj not the flag only, ground." answered the old man. Shjs nation Itself, and. whatever nlu "If I was fifty years younger," lta gymbols. Its Insignia. It read! quavered Ed.

Chiefly In the flag the government, tttfj "We've got 'em fifty years younger, (principles, the truths, the hlsta); don nodded the old man grtn which belong to the nation that sets "The old flagU never touch the forth. groundi" This nation has a banner, and wber-- i "Never' saw your lilacs look finer," iSTer it streamed abroad men saw 4a Ed remarked. 'Pears as If they looked Streak bursting on their eyes, for tftf) nicer 'than I ever see "em." American nag has oeen tne symooi Thefoan leaning od the cane cleared and men rejoiced in It his jthroat. He glanced toward the nag oow errand or went forth upon the sea gate--the gate where "They ain't going to be cut this year," he said finally. "They know never come after 'em again.

Those lilacs and snowballs and peo-nles have got to carry their fragrance 'a long 'way on Decoration day this ISCUSSINQ a O. A. pa-I rade. Secretary Daniels re-I 9 lated an Interesting story of Lieutenant Commander James B. "Jouett (afterward admiral), and his friend, Peter Urastead Murphy of the Confederate navy.

Jouett commanded the V. S. S. Metacomet at the btittlo of Mobile Bay, and Murphy commanded the Confederate gunboat Selmu, which "captured after a hard fight by the Metacomet. Murphy has been a lieutenant the United States navy, and had resigned to fight on the Confederate side.

In the old days, before the war. Murphy, then a lieutenant, had been very kind to then a midshipman. Two days before the battle of Mobile Bay, So the story runs, Jouett, while at Pen-wicola, remembering that Murphy was fund of good eatlngf bought a quantity of crabs and oysters and other, del cles and placed them on tcf. Three Confederate gunboats. Including the Swlma, Murphy's ship, were then lying under Morgan, and Jouett, knowing that Murphy commanded tbecn, told the" officers that be was fond of "Pete as he was called, and hoped to eaten htm, and he always kept on hand some good wines and cigars for him.

It happened as Jouett had hoped. The Metacomet was ordered, by Fafragut to pursue the 9lma, and Joaett did catch Murphy. When the fight was over, jouett ordered: his rylng everywhere the world such hope for the captive and rmcb glorious tidings. The stars upon It were to the pining nations like the; morning stars of God. and the silly upon It were the beams ot morning light And wherever the flag and men behold tt.they see lU fa-cred blazonry no rampant lloQ fierce eagle, but only light and very, fold significant of liberty.

Let ns then twine each thread of tk glorious tissue of our country's flag about our hesrtstrtnga, and, looking, upon our homes and catching the spirit that breathes upon ns from the battle-; fields of our fathers, let us resolve come weal or woe, we will In life and; death stand by the Stars and Stripes. Henry Ward Beech er. For One Common Memorial Day. There Is a general observance of the last Thursday of November as si Thanksgiving day In all or almost all the tnte. If different" days were set "Somewhere in France." year.

They know what they've bloomed apart for rendering thanks for bless-for every May. They know this year tngs received during the year, of better than ever. The breeie that nods course the spirit of gratitude to God 'em Is going to do Its part. There's would be in evidence, but would not nothing going to stop their fragrance its effectiveness as an Inspiration of being carried clear across the land we "thanksgiving be weaker than If there I love, across the ocean we're going to wew one common dayT Exchange. keep free, over to his grave 'some- I where In "Chicago Tribune.

i -r FOUR FORMER WINNERS WILL COMPETE FOR FIRST HONORS IN BIG INDIANAPOLIS RACE self this morning." The old man shook his I'll cut 'em for you," be insisted. "I've done It these ten years that you've come along. I was Just waiting for a little a little breath. You're getting to be big fellow, Tommy." The youth began to help the old man down the path. ftr.

ey 4 Had Had Been At Thoufih They Never 1 Swortf Enetttles. Mewnrd to prepars a breakfast tvhen the SeUna haWfttck his right onn a sling. from a wound received- 'in tne battle, came aboard tee Metacomet to'worretiiler his sword, Jouett had sent the crew forward, order that MnrjSBy; might any unnecessary, morvneattbn, and only t6 offlceri were at tn gangway dSrtteev were wrong about wars being at an end," be said finally. "Things are pretty lively In the old country." "Yes, yes, over there," admlttedthe old. mad.

"I don't knoje where our muzile loaders woukfeome In with those machine guns and airplanes and gas. But we're clear on this side of the They'll be mighty careful not to tread on our rights. The old flag never touched the gronnd and 1LACS and snowballs and peo-iiles nodded in the yard between fee sagging gate and the di lapidated porch. On the porch phy came up the anmg on ms eune. self to Ms ftergnt Pte swept a bo, on roller sword aUtf began bat Jstrett ti, kiVvSX 'n acrobktic twirl, the boy morrow he'll be ninrchlng upf5 tne ceniptory back of the band with the look In his eyes that defies the world to sny he ain't a boy again.

He will be a boy again. He'll be back again as be. was when he fought for the flag!" The boy seated himself on the porch steps. "I've studied noout It nil in he puzzled, "but It all seems so long ago. 1 don't suppose there'll be any more wars." "Xo," agreed the old man.

"When we fought to save the Union I guess It finished up things pretty well so far ns this country Is concerned. And the old fellows are dropping off so fast there won't benny of "cm to imirrii out to the cemifiery soon. They'll r.ll be sleeping out fhere. When you think of 'em, you'll only remember the years when they offered themselves to a great big, good cause and youU for4 get the faults they had." The boyls face clouded with thoughts "If I come over early In the morn-i Ing," he asked, "will you let me have! the flowers you've always carried op' there yourself I'll see that they get to a flag-marked grave." "You bet I will," smiled the old manJ "Fll cut 'em for you In the They bloom this way Just for Decoration day. You can't tell me that they don't know that they're for soldier graves." Lilacs and snowballs end peonies nodded between the sagging gate and the dilapidated porch.

On the borch sat an old man leaning on his and at the gate approached a buoyant youth in a belted coat tight-fitting; trousers and a long-peaked cap. "Good morning The old man' strained his eyes. "Good morning, Tommy. I was looking for you." "You've got out the old flag on the. porch," the youth smiled.

"You haven't the walk whisked nomI h.Tvreat-.!t'pngh the gate and came to a stop Murphy. Come below your break you. In front, of the old man on the porch. frTeuU' be picking the flowers In the moraine." the boy greeted with en- the Germans know it They'll be care ful not to rile Uncle Sam." "I guess you're right" the youth responded 'with tightened Hps. "They know the old flag'll never touch the ground, or they better know It Yoo sit down now and take It easy.

The procession's almost here. Ill Just follow along. I'm out of school now, but 111 see that the flowers get where they belong." Lilacs and snowballs and peonies nodded In the yard between the sagging gate and the dilapidated porch. On the porch sat ad old man leaning on his cane. In days now the flag would i flutter from the porch.

The sky would seem a bluer blue, 'the birds sing with peculiar sweetness. Heaven would fust has been waitingfSonia time." When they reachedhn cabW Murphy saw beautiful 'table laden with oysters, crabs, beefsteaks, wines, etc. Turning to Jouett astonishment he saiav "Why dldn'fy you let me know you hud all thlst I would nave sub-ren4(red Sooner." And the officers sat down at the thuslasm. "You always do. And you'll be hanging your Aug out on the porch.

"Yes, tomorrow Is Deration day," mused the old man. "I don't know whether mother'll let went on the boy. table as though they had never drawn me march or. not, "She hates to have me stand out In the worts against each other. OUR MARTYRED DEAD, ihot so long." He balanced himself on the skates and glanced over his shoulder toward the big house across the street "Standing fn the hot sun wouldn't eem pretty close to earth.

It would UK martyTd dead: -On ch low bed, Qrn be th chaplet. Freth the rdm; Oh, Bglitly On each calm brtaat stop me," the old man answered as If SI Speaking to some one far off, "but I mIa mnA CT at- Decoration day! 1 "The morning breeze -would catch the folds of the flag on the porch and cause the red, white, and bine to spar fealphDoPalmayBariolJesta (t uieev lege vi uiiuc a It was my last. I was all played out before we got to thecemetery." Th bov looked at the old man, his The turf whtre me In ptaoe rapines. Bail, hW'sbuteai Tour batUe Medea III kle anew in the sunshine. The music of the band would grow fainter.

Every year It had been the same. The robins chirping In A Aands on his hips, bis elbows crooked. think I'larmarch anyhow." he con A wall of ateel evergreens and the Insects setting tip a long standing argument as to the cluded suddenly. "I think It must gj fcavetfeen great to have been a soldier. the greatest speed duel in racing history, winning eut only after 500 miles of the most sensational driving, with the decision In the balance until the a chorus In the close-cot blue grass of supremacy of four former winners of the 'cemetery with Its quiet suddenly i championship events on the Indiana- invaaea oy-me iown.

xuf voiuw ui MotQr Speedway will be decided during the Indianapolis Ub- The address. The last lap. The year following Resta turned the tables, however, running away school children heaping theft blood- the field and holding the race Our hornet turrounded; Your Seels have wen. freat Wre te ton, love, Joy end gratitude Unbounded. marble pold guard your mould, I Bu Jiving kearta, Around, are twelllng; Eoh daring ded Shalt gain the meed Of praise from all hearts Richly flowing.

Tour duat Be the choice trust Of FYeedom't grateful Bona and dattghtert; -While future days Tour fame ihall raiae; From Atlantle't You cah reimember all those battles you were In and how you marched behind the flag. You can remember what you did for your country." The old man smiled. "We're old timers now. Tommy worn out old timers' with nothing much but those memories. And the weaker we get In the flesh and bones the stronger those old "memories come back.

Ed Howse, he's a worthless old crab In -a way, but he wears the little I bronze bntton on the lapel of his coat. 1 and well. I lust can't tell you how I roots end violets and honeysuckles above the flag-marked graves. Ed Howse nad limped In at the sagging gate and was making his way as best he could up the path to the porch. erty Sweepstakes race, May 3ist, when Jules Goux," Rene Thomas, Ralph De Palma and Dario Resta Join battle in that event, Goux was the first European ever to win an Indianapolis classic, romping home in handy fashion at the wheel of a Peugeot In 1913.

Next year he was not so fortunate, being Ed pushed back bis slouch felt hat and In the hollow of his hand the entire distance. This was the year that Resta won the A. A. A. driver's championship, and cleaned up mora than J4B.000 In prizes.

Which one of the quartet will demonstrate himself to be the best man In this year's five-hundred-mile encounter? Here Is a question that the wiseacres are puzzling over, with one guess as good as another. At this writing It looks like a neck-and-neek race from tho starting signal to the finish bomb, bested bv Rene Thomas, another with an effort -seated himself below tho old man leaning on his cane. "Well, Ifll be Decoration day In few days," be "I'm going to try te make the march once more.V To Pacific watera. feel toward him. He was with a regl- Frenchman, with a Delage.

In 1915, the world war kept the -Rev. Mark Trafton. From "Baaceai ...1 nn- rt thA TtAironeans too busily engrossed to The old mam on the porch nodded. "You'll Be Picking the Flowers In the "Morning. forgotten that It's Decoration day, but I guess Til have to cut tho flowers inyj Ughu ot PatrtoUatn." Tineni way on iu nuu icountry from me, but I he went through It too, or he wouldn't be wearing thft Uttlebronze button.

To- My. hearin's gettln' pretty bad. participate In the Hoosier contest, don't suppose I'll be able tohgMJflflt-J)' with the exception of Dario Resta, with whom Ralph De Palma fought.