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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

speaking OF Aunt lylu1u reminds me
Of Ben's attempt 10 photograph her.
After all the family had been duly
taken. they suddenly thought Of Aunt
Dinah. and rushed into the kitchen 10
ak her. She beamcd with delight III
the suggestion. but said. ii . sort u
Shamcfaced way:
Laws. honey. yer don't wanfcr TUX
an ole body like me.
Yes. yeS. we do: come. Aunt Dinah.
come right along shouted all the
children In chorus.
He. he.' chuckled the delighted
Aunt Dinah. beginning 10 diyest herself
of her kitchen apron. "cf " amt gwine
fer to take no 'scuSc. s'posc Ill jes' hab
70 be TUX. But 60 long. honey. 20
long, Is comm. rs comm sho'; only
jcs' stoppin' to find sumfin % frow ober
dis yer noddle.r
Sure enough. ont came Aunt Dinah
prescatly in her best plaid apron and
kerchicf. q yellow turban on. and her
gold earrings cleaning in the sun. Ben
sat her on q bench in the garden among
the sunflowers. and she made 4 first-rafc
picturc-much better than Ben had any
idea Of, and far finer. after all. than
Miss Molly in all.hcr grand attitudes.
But the moment Aunt Dinah was
seated she began - look grave: she
grew. IN fact. more and more solemn
Is Ben proceeded 70 Fix things till
AZ length when all was ready she had
stifened into = really formidable grim
ness.
Presently Ben had everything ar
ranged to his satisfaction, AMI coming
"a the front Of the camera he said. in a
warning tone. and with 4 grand mir that
never failed 90 strike terror ID the heart
Of The ignorant sitter: "All ready now.
take care and Immediately pulled on
the little brass cap.
Aunt Dinah had been looking in an
other direction. but AZ these words
turned quickly toward the instrument.
and whether startled by Bsn's action
or tone. Or both combined, Il would be
impossible ID say: but she suddenly
started from her seat and fled toward
the house. looking back ovcr her should
cr with a terrified face. a. she cried:
Run. chilrcn, Massay sakcs. run.
It's gwinc 10 20 on! Seed one D. dem
YER t'ings bust aforc now, Done knock
cberyt'ing all 10 nuflinr'
The children All laughed and shouted
at poor Aunt Dinah's fright. but moth
ing could induce her 70 80 back and
have her picture taken.
IDS ole Niger seed 100 many dem
yer shootin' t'ingS in IL war. she said.
solcmnly. .Yo Kin 70 cf ~ wanter.
jcs' 20 right on. but III tell yer. honey.
tell yer sho'. dat ar's gwine ter 20 on
one o desc yer fine days. an den whar'n
w be-? Whar'll yc be dcnP'' she re-
pcated. shaking her head. warningly.
!. Won't be nuff d yer lef' to wipe up az
40. -EdWin Ldssfffer Bynner. IN *.
Nicholas.
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Not long ago . rich man died IN nrus-
sells. leaving nearly al Of bis fortune 70
= young woman who was entirely unac-
qnainted with him. This Il how Il came
70 pass: He was = very eccentric man.
and set out like Diogencs In search 81
IN honest man. His tub was an omni-
bus. and his lantern q small coin. In
the omnibus he used 10 take his seat
every day near the conductor. and al
ways showed himself very obliging III
passing up the money Of passengers and
returning the change. but 70 the latter
he always managed 70 add q franc or
half franc. Then he would watch those
TO whom Il came. They would count Il
carefully. notice the extra coin. and in
variably slip It into their pockets. No
n had any thought 81 the poor con-
ductor, whose mcager salary OF three
francs q day could III support such 4
loss. But al last q young woman passed
hers back with. .'Condnctor. YOU have
given me half a franc ~ much" Do
gencs, delighted. followed her home.
made inquiries. and as the answers were
satisfactory. made his will in her favor.
though he never gave her warning that
her half franc was going 10 bring her
half a million.-Bsigium Piper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

The girl who giggles j. strictly an
American institution. She j. found in
AL stations high and low. though a. q
rule she Is more frequently found among
what Is known in polnc circles rs the
upper classes. She d~cvelopeS usually
1t thu age of fifteen. reaches her prime
NJ twenty-five and approaches the ''scrc
nni yellow At about thirty. when.
though before she was All lat unbear-
able, she becomes q positive nuisance
and though usually designated Ms q
s'kittcn" resembles a f~ull-blown feline.
On first acquaintance her infirmity
does not strike you. but as the intimacy
ripcns the sad misfortune becomes pain
fully apparent and the feeling Of pity
which first affects one Il superseded by
that Of annoyance. II one Is IL q ncry-
Gus disposition every tendon Of his frame
u kept At a high tension and rendered
painfully weak by unconsciously keep
inc on the qs<i ritc for her next giggle.
Let her be Of your presence
and b. annoying some one else and the
effect Is ju<t the same. All that il nee
cssary il that she shall b. within hear
ing distance. and try a. hard ~ one
may 70 pay no attention 80 hcrthc effect
u JUST the same.
A mildcr form ~ the complaint Il
what Is known as ~snickcrinr or smirk-
ing. and though not as annoying as gig
Cling ~ almost As bad. Whether or not
this unfortunate maiady = contagious
y not definitely known. but thai IL IL
undoubtedly on the increase can not be
doubted. To the scientist as well a.
the medical practitioner the subject
opens d wide field for investigation
which il j. earnestly hoped will no long
cr be neglected, but receive that attcn-
lion which the necessities ~ the case de-
mand. II 4 girl will insist On giggling
let her seek \ lodge in some vast wilder
ness and gigglc an by herself. Harris
burg tPa.) Patriot.
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Some weeks ago your correspondent
reported the fact ~ The decay and death
az spruce in some 81 tho townships n
Northern Aroostook. The total loss ~
% much valuable timber has. naturally.
excited uncasiness among those who
own timber lands In that section II the
State. IN consequence II the general
interest in the subject and its impor-
tancc.l have taken the trouble 10 asccr.
tain the opinions of practical lumber
men ~ 70 the cause 81 the decay III the
sprsce trees.
Jacob Harding. 81 Caribou. who for
Che past ten years has had charge of
townships ~ wild land. and who has
been IN the woods n great deal during
that time. says that onc-third Of the
spruce down q eleven inches IN diam
cter in the five ranges II townships
west from Eagle Lake stream Il either
dead o. dying. His observation i that
the Young spruce y unaffected. His view
Of the cause Is as follows: About cighf
years ago. Late in the fall, there we're
heavy rains. which looscncd tho earth
. had never before hcen known. These
rains We're followed by 4 prntraclcd
gale and>a severe winter. and IN cnnse-
qucnco the root fibcrs ~ the spruce trees
were broken. and decay followed. X
says that be has observed that on The
northwest slopes. where the winds had
che greatest rake. the spruce suffered
the most. lie SAYS the trees present nj
first- AZ tie top. a scared appearance.
and wear by year death passes toward
the roots. sometimes on one side al n
time. at other times On both.
Samuel w. Collins. who has been IN
Aroost9ok for forty years. and wa one
Of the heavy operators in that section
IN early days y numbering. and mp to
within . few years. gives his opinion
substantially A. follows: He thinks the
spruce Of Aroostook has reached IL ma
turify. that The age Of = spruce tree i
from sixty ~ ninety years. II being n
rapid growing tree. and that il IL simply
old ace thar causes the decay. III saws
that forty wears ago the spruce in North
ern Aroost ok was small: and in the
townships where il has icen cut there i
no loss from decay. tits principally iii
those township that have never been
cut over that the rot occurs The los,
he thinks. in the townships where the
spruce trees are decaying i about onp-
third lie does not believe inihc theory
81 the spider and worm. but bis obscrva-
lion shows That in a very short time aft
er the trees begin - decay q worm APP
pears
Other gentlemen who were inter-
viewed think that the trees are dying
only from natural canscs; that the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

The following q from Mr.. mi GAeRr. fhe
vel known and respected Town Clrrk 81 Norwich.
cQnn. Mr. eager = - year. Old. and hs htld this DO
sition Of trust for q years. and HE word IL A. cooi A.
hi bond. On May : isSl he writes - follows: FOR
years ! have suffered with disease % tbc kidneys and
bladder. and have no hcstancy in recommending
Hunts Remedy A. 4 specific FOR these complaints. II
has not only been the means or relieving me OF terrible
pain. hut has curd . number Of my acquaintance
To-day ! an performing the duties 81 me once OF
Town cicrk- which I have hcii FOR for,y.fwo ycarI
which | could not hc abb TO do were ! NOT IN 4 air
state y health owing 20 the use o. Hunts Rcmrds :
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

The country people near Danvillc.
Va. were recently swindled in a very
simple yet curious manner Four men
rode about the country in covered
wagons soliciting old feather beds from
families, promising TO replace them
with new one in the course of ten
days. The reason for doing this was
that they wanted 10 make mattresses 10
send across the sea, and that new fcath-
ers would not answer for this purpose
They were quite successful. getting six
large beds from two families. They
gave no receipts. but got their ycds 81
their bare promise.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

There i a delightful novelty about
Che summer resorts in Maine, for those
who visit them find resi- and recreation
n the endcavor to pronounce their
names. some ofwhich are: Mollychunk-
amunk, Mooselucmnguntic. Ayboljock-
ameius. Magaguadavic. Cobbossec. Cou-
Gee, Togus, Tomhcgan, Katepskcwegan.
Brassua, AziScoos, Ripogcnus. Mamma
kanta. Millnoket, Monswcag and Mat
tawam keag.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

DR. r. Y. PIERCE, Buffalo. n. ": De0r
Sri wrote you some time ago that l
thought | had a cancer. There was a large
lump in my breast as large as 4 walnut. aud
had been there four months. commenced
taking your I" Golden Medical Discovery
!" Favorite Prescripf:o y and "Psllets't in
June. and fhe lump Il gone.
Yours gratefully, Mas. r. r. CLARK.
I~ryington. Mich.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

r. v. PIERCE. N. D.: Dear Sir-My wife,
who had been III for over two years. and
had tried many other medicines, became
sound and we'll by using your "Favorite
Prescription My niece was also cured
BY il nse, after several physicians had
failed % DO her any good. Yours truly.
THoMAsJ. ME1nyIS. Hatcher's Station, Ga
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

H~Ay.FEvER. WINS severely afflicted
with Hay-Fcyer for - wears. Itricd Ely's
tefian Pastor, Elizabeth. Nj. Price 80 cts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

WHAT i the difference between COSTUME
ess and cust0merSs-O II know. "Hof
love soon runs cold. --Thaf's owing 70 the
signs Of if.-BDsfvn Irdrcflfr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

An e~nterprising reporter, writing 81 Z
wreck ~ sea, stated nat no less than four
teen 81 tho unfortunate crew and passen-
gers bit the dust.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

LIGHTHOUSES. from a theatrical point Of
view. always indicate breakers ahead
Rochester Posf-Erpress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

WAITING In rein-Bio0d. Suited to con-
vicfs-Sfripes. a ma rimonial city. Hol-
Soke.-Bosfoa Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

The !m~pecunious man who married an
heiress always spoke Or her as q capital
vile,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

No specific for skin nilm -nts can cop
with IL Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 5s
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

" Rough on Rats Clears out rats. mice
dies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants. vcrmin. 15c
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

Skinny Men. "Wclls, Health REVIEWERS
restores health and visor. cures Dyspepsia.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

A FASHION item announces that ladies
are wearing y-shaped bodices. "A v.
shaped bodice spoils an X-shaped note
Norrisfopn Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-08-17

HAy-FEvER. One and nnc-half bottles or
EIy's Cream Balm entirely cured ne Of
Hay-Fever ~ ten years standing. Have
had no trace ~ ii for two years. ALBERT
A. PERRY. Smithboro, N. u. Price 20 cents
r. a man can not cut the grassin front OF
his hous. ~ might a. well b. no mower
N. q. Picdynne.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

Hon. MARSHALL JEWELL, Chairman
az the Republican National Committee,
who died recently, was elected Governor
of Connecticut in 1869, and reelected in
1871 and 1872. In 1873, under the ad-
ministration of President Grant, he was
Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Ex-
traordinary TO the court of Russia, from
which position he was recalled in the
spring of 1874. Shortly after his return
from abroad he was appointed Postmaster
General by President Grant. In 1880 he
was chosen Chairman Of the Republican
National Committee, which position he
held at the time Of his death. Mr..
Jewell contracted a severe cold while in
New York on business connected with
The National Republican Committee,
which developed into the disease which
terminated fatally. ,I'' r",d "
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
An Idol Smashed.

A series of revival meetings was in
progress, and the subject on one evening
was the book of Ruth. Among the con.
gregation was a brother whom the sisters
delighted to hear. His language was
always flowery-grandly eloquent.
Waiting for his chance, he at length
arose and said: Brethren and sisters,
the subject this evening is the book OF
Ruth. And do you know that l never
turn to the book eff Ruth without a.
thought coming to my mind that there it
lies, like a beautiful jewel, between the
ermine of the Judges and the purple of
the Kings" Such an exquisite thought
did not fail to have its effect upon his
admiring hearers. Laterin the evening
an elderly clergyman came in, and after
listening to the remarks for some time
arose and said: my friends, whenever
l turn to the book of Ruth / am always
reminded of that beautiful quotation
from Taylor, that it lies like a lovely
jewel, between the ermine of the Judges.
and the purple of the Kings And he
sat down, blissfully unaware of the Idol
he had smashed, while the grandiloouent
man, like turtle, drew his head as far
down into his coat collar as his spine
would allow.-Newburyport Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

The report comes from Texas, based,
II is said, ON high authority, that mum
Der of Mexican citizenS including Presi-
dent Gonzales, several Of the army and
business men. have arranged syndicate
10 procure an immense amount of rich
mining, agricultural and grazing lands in
Northern Mexico. 1t is stated that a
survey is now being made of 1000, 900
acres which the company expects to get
At from ten TO twenty-five cents per acre
and dispose Of TO American emigrants at
profit Of several hundred per cent.
These lands are Of about the same quality
and value n the best land In West Texas,
which sells from two 10 FIVE dollars per
acre. II the Mexican Government has
n proper idea of the Yankee character it
will suppress the movement as treason
able, for IL the entsEprising Americans
once get hold of !, 100000 acres of Mexico
il will not be long bsfore the whole OF
that country will belong to Uncle Sam.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
ADDITIONAL DIsPATcHxx.

In the Senate the POI Mr.. Garland's resolu-
ton for the appointment OF special commit
tee TO examine and report upon the methods
Of improving navigation upon the Mississippi
River was adopted. The Senate then pro-
ceeded to. consider the Naval Appropriation
bill. The House agreed to the conference re
port upon the Indian Appropriation bin, also
upon the Consular and Diplomatic bill and
then went into Committee OF the Whole on
the Sundry Civil bill. .-.t ,..t..o
The House Committee on Appropriations
discussed the proposition Of the Secretary of
the Treasury TO consolidate customs collection
districts aud decided in view of the lack Ct
time to satisfactorily investigate the subject
to make the regular provision in the appro-
priations for customs districts as now consti-
tuted. - '-' - W
The affairs Of the Signal Service Bureau were
under discussion in both houses Of Congress
recently In the Senate, Logan, while dis
claiming any hostility to the signal corps,
said he had been attacked in the newspapers
BY articles written in the Signal Service Office
and paid for with Government money. This
he could prove. In the House Beltzhoover at
tackled the administration OF the Signal Ser
vice Bureau under Hazen. A number of mem
bers, friendly to General Hazen, took part in
the debate, and the discussion was interesting.
Great excitement Is the result Of remark
able silver discovery twenty miles south OF
Tucson, AriZ., in the Santa Rita Mountains,
the ore crossing being over a mile long. The
average value is reported to be $275 per ton.
The ore sulphate is also extensive and rich
The property had just been purchased by 6
Methodist minister.
At Milford, Mass, recently thirteen chill
dren were thrown from double runner
which struck . tree. Nearly all were picked
up unconscious. Several we're supposed to bt
fatally injured and number had their limbs
broken. -- -
| Or. J. A. Peters, editor Of the St. Louis
Druggist, was recently found upon the streets
of that city in dying condition. victim Il
/ whisky and laudanum. ,,s.-.
The Sheboygsn (Wis) Manufacturing Com
pany's factory was burned recently Los.
/ $4,000; insured for $4,000.
William II. Vanderbilt sent his check fol
$4,000 to the Ohio River food sufferers.
n. +. Wilson was arrested in the act Of cir
culating counterfeit silver dollars in St Louis
a few days since. He had several hundred o.
the counterfeit dollars in his possession.
The German publishers and printers o.
Philadelphia petitioned Congress not to ad
NIT foreign books free '' TO
VIM. G. Smith, express messenger on the
Albany (N. " and Susquebanna Railroad
was recently shot twice on the train by a rob
Der. He had $4,000 in his charge but sayet
the money.
Joseph Mahlmeister, aged eighty-thre.
years, was lately run over and killed In IN,
streets Of St. Louis By runaway team.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
Corporations.

40, yes said an eminent legal man,
corporations are. great institutions.
You've heard the story about two boys
who formed corporation?' No.
replied his friend. "Well, then .Pll tell
you" resumed the legal gentleman.
{" There were two boys who had cent
each. and they wanted to buy two-cent
cigar. Neither could buy it alone, and
the elder of the two suggested that they
form corporation, of which he was
to be President and the other was to be
stakeholder The cigar was purchased
and the President began to smoke it.
The stakeholder looked on, expecting
that his puff would come, but the Presi.
dent consumed one-half and then two
thirds. Look here said the stockhold-
er, 'ain't going to have chancep' Il
don't see it, replied the President. But
what am to get for my capital?' 'Wen,'
said the President, Il guess you can
spit
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

1T is now generally believed in Wash
ington that Captain Howgate was aided
to escape by parties in that city afraid of
the exposures which his trial would GER
tainly make. 1t is said the heavy pur-
chase OF expensive furniture and Lux
urious trappings by Howgate at e1tor-
tionate figures pointed to number of
city merchants, who were no doubt part
ncrs in his guilty practices, as the ones
most likely to desire his absence. That
Howgate's crookedness was known by
General Myer and Others in the Signal
Office is not believed, but that he was
suspected is well established.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

A NEW manner of satisfying revenge,
OF envy and jealousy, has been recently
adopted by the street tramps of New
York. II is not great while since high
toned thieves INDUCED their propensity
for living without work by tearing dia-
monds from the ears of richly-dressed
ladies as they passed along the streets of
that city. They were quickly brought
TO grief, however, and one of their num-
Der sent up for twenty years- Then a
crazy man took the notion to rush
through crowded thoroughfare and stab
such women as CHANGED to come in his
way. The latest dodge is vitriol-throw-
ing, by which means richly-dressed ladies
have their garments utterly ruined, as
they walk the streets, by malicious scoun-
drels who, unObserved, pass them in the
crowd and dexterously throw vitriol
upon their clothes One lady had seal
skin dolman hat cost $500 completely
ruined, and other ladies complained to
the poliOe;ot similar outages.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS remarked to
n friend recently that there would be no
need for called session of the Senate.
This was interpreted to mean that the
acting Vice.President intends to vacate
the Chair before the adjournment and
allow the election Of his successor.
Should he do this the Senate will elect
n presiding officer from one of the hold.
over senator's and the President will be
given to understand that they do not
desire b. meet in extra session after the
9TH of March. .t.l-l..f .ffl -....t
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

NAVAL officers in Washington are re-
ported to be a good deal exercised over
the proposed amendment of Mr.. Rollins
to the Naval Appropriation bill, which
looks towards the reduction Of the active
fist Of the navy by creating a supernu-
merary list, to be composed Of all officers
beyond n limited number, to be selected
by board Of nine officers, necessary for
nctive duty The Secretary of the Navy,
in a letter TO Senator Rollins, having APP
proved of this plan of reduction, the
naval officers are afraid Of its passage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

THE newspapers are discussing the
possibility Of the gradual extinction or
absorption Of the State of Rhode Island.
The little State has not many acres to
spare, and IL is said that by the adoption
Of the new boundary between Masachu-
sctts and 'Littie Rhody," the latter loses
forty-6ve acres. The Philadelphia Times
thinks il Connecticut should now take q
similar slice there is no telling what a
hungry clam might do with the remain.
der ...... .
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02
A LOVE ROMANCE.

LOUISVILLE, KY, February Is
little love romance developed amid all the
want and suffering. About two W eks ago
Ben krappeser was married. When the water
came over the fill Ben was absent working al
a mill. His young wife was rescued by a fire
man, AMI furnished quarters at a school build
ing. 1t was thought that the husband had
been drowned. The wife was in sore distress.
Last night Ben made his appearance at the
school-house. 1t was the fiji st time he had
home was swept away by the water. Each
thought the other lost, AMI in this moment of
joyous meeting they could not restrain their
love. and In each others arms kissed away their
doubts and fears
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-02

TIE general term Of the Supreme
Court Of New York has affirmed the de-
cision Of the Board of Audit disaIlowing
the claim for $4,000 Of the executors
Of William G. Connor, late Sheriff of
New York, for poundage for the arrest
of William NJ, Tweed in the s6,OOO,0OO
amt