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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

One Was Forty-Five aud the OtrsT Thlrs
ty-Nlne Wears al Age.
Pompcy Hooper. an old colorcd farm.
or who lives In the eastern portion Of
the county, aud who, last year. In a
battle with rattlesnakes, killed eleven
OF the reptiles. was in Memphis.
and from him reporter learned
OF another and still moro inter-
csling encounter which occurred re-
Gently. Pompcy is great coon hunter.
and in company with two others, no
started out on big hunt. Several
raccoons were caught and the trio,
after having hugely enjoyed the sport.
were preparing TO return home when
suddenly the dogs bayed again.
Approaching near 10 whore they We're
barking. the three concluded. rs they
had their guns with them and were
tired chopping down trees, 70 wait UNI
ill daylight and shoot tho game. As II
was only short while until dawn, a
fire was accordingly built. aud while
his companions produced deck OF
cards with which to while away the
time pompcy stretched himself on the
ground for short nap. Somehow the
old fellow could not sleep, and after a
short while he picked up his gun, and
lighting a pine torch walked over
to whore the dogs where. Instead OF
tree and a coon he found the hounds
scratching and tearing up tho earth ~
the base of hollow rock. Thinking
that some animal had taken refuge ia
the bowldcr he janmcd the blazing
torch into the crevcc The old Negroes
terror was great when instead Of the
growl which was expected, he heard a
terrible rafting. such rs experience
had taught him the rattlesnalSc gives
only when about to strike. Pompcy's
fight with the deadly reptiles last year
had left an impression on his mind.
and he was preparing 70 run when, ~
he saws: .'Onc OF the biggest ratrers
you ever heard OF slid outen' that hole
an jumped at me. He would u got
me. shore. but one o the dogs grabbed
his tail an gin it iirt." just then
another snake, digger than the i'd
der. crawlcd out and IN sde a loap for
| Pompey. who fetched him swipe
with the torch" and then grabbed his
gun. By this time the first snake was
rafting and striking. and. with one
! hand holding the torch and the other the
1 gun. the old negro "blazed away but
missed. Stcadying himself he took
/ better aim and fired the second time.
and with better results. for the reptile :
head Was torn completely of. At this
moment the other snake struck Pom
I pcy's foot. burying its fangs il the toe
or his shoe. but. luckily. so near the
end that no damage was done. Again
the pine torch came down. and this
time on the snakes head. That ended
IL. and rs the old ncgro's companions
came rushing 10 the scene and found
him carefully examining his loot. hard
IL able To understand that he had eS-
caped unhurt IT what the darkics 81
i true. and Uncle Pompey i one Of the
wealthiesf and most reliable colored
farmers in the county. the two snakes
killed were the largest and Oldest OF
any Of their kind ever found They
say one had forty and the other thirty
six rat;lcs. As snake Il three years
old before rattle appears. and as one
i then added for each year. ono wa.
forty-thrce and the other thirty-nine
years OF age. Memphis (Tenn.) Ap
peal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12
MITES or MERRlMENT.

Snr -ssDo you play On the pianof He
II dsd once. played On i with The garden
hose, ana, thank hcaycnl stopped inc
thing"
SOME one says book keepers arc danger
Gus: they are ladders Banks ana otncr
business establishments frequently mo
hem s'subtractors."
n Montreal thcrc i q woman who CLAIMS
have eaten nothing since December, lS7'
What an ideal helpmate she would MAKE
Tor some poor fellow with small salary
"MEpIcn. science has made sucn prog
rcss \ SAID tho doctor when speaking ~ BIZ
profession. shat II il almost impossible 10
any nody 10 be buried alive now" Then b
! wondered why everybody laughed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

B,LrrMone. Ml. April Wv. y. Fred
cuthal, NJ the Quarterma~ter's Depart
meni az Washington, yesterday made ar
engagements with General Manager Glenn
cnts, of The Baltimore a Ohio railroad.
for The delivery Of three cars AZ Annap-
oils. Md, which will he used % trans
port ten heavy guns - the nayy-yard AZ
Mare Island, Cal. The guns will Do
pnccd on the ears to-day and will prob
ably leave Annapolis tonight. The bat
tery Will b placed in the new cruiser
Charleston.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

~ rfHf OF pam cioiu
matching the ground
Of the plaid. and
braided in "a color the
exact shade Of the
line forming the plaid
These suits form q
very popular deni-
season costume for
travelling. shopping
and general wear.
Wide braid IA gold or
copper il used in
many odd ways on
new cloth gowns, SO
also are faille and
MORE ribbons some
fasten in the shoulder
seams on the right,
cross the waist dag
onally and there the
three or four strands
ME drawn through q
buckle. brought down
and knotted in with
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

another shower Of loops that Issue ION VIC
drnpings on the skirt. Lovely ana mover
yailings and French mohssirS are exhibited,
showing Empire vine stripes IN SIX both "a
white and colors. Old rose and olive green
Venetian cloths have accordion plated
fronts II China silk or crepe q chine IN ~
rectoire fashion. The fronts Of the bodice
ratl.er full vet girdled very closely at the
w.ist. For thin sheer wooden gowns for
tens and quiet dinners. Alsatian batiste.
caineTs hair and Russian chuddah are
much used in pale lovely tints OF violet.
golden olive. old rose cameo, and anemone
pink these mostly In Empire style.
French rnodlstes are reviving Tor dress
home gnwns the old. fashioned nloilsseIutne ds
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12
Pension Agency Frauds Discovered.

NEW yonK, April .. The Graphic says
II leaked out Yesterday that u litcd States
special agents have been engaged in ex.
aiming The books at the New York Pen.
sion Agency, and that they have discov.
cred some tremendous frauds In conness
ton with the accounts ot the Office.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

that fall low on the dress skirt. the hens
fringcd or finished with a band Of galloon
ending in a fall Of gold or silver lnacrame
fringe mixed with color matching the
galloon.
Very stylish plaided woocns are sent
over. made up on the cross in severe tailor
fcshion. These have English short coats
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

lovely drapings, hut
they cling IN close,
charming grace 20
the smoothly gored
foundation skirt
This slenderness is
not hidden beneath n
metaphorical bushel
OF wrappings, fol
with these dresses
appear 4 host OF short
pelerincS in velvet.
heavy corded silk or
fine cloth. the backs
OF which barely
reach the waist. Some
OF these capes have
large stylish Direc-
toire collars and
peplum ends, these
handsomely orn a
mcnted from the
throat to the ex-
IRENE end Of the
pointed tabs The
Empire pelerines
have double capes
with soft sash ends
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

Paris-sty issh Costumes.
Especial New York Correspondence
The latest importations OF elegant gowns
and costumes from London and Paris fur
nsh unmistakahle proof that the picturesque
and historical styles which have taken such
a hold on popular taste and fancy viii re-
main in high vogue Ia lighter fabrics for
both this and the coming season. Promi-
nent IN the luxurious and elegant display
are the tailor gowns In Empire. Directoire
and Nco -Grecian effects For the pronen-
ade these costumes are In French camefs
hair. English silk and wool serge. soft i'm
ished tweed. India cashmere and ladies'
cloth. besides host Of fancy Atwood fab
rics The new Greek toilets are long and
clinging la effect and the slight but very
artistic drapings are marvelously graceful
aid elegant. recalling the classic folds OF
the antique toca London gown In pale
reseda faille carries ont this idea ia it's orna-
mentatIon. ths draperes being borslcrcd
with fine >ine pattern In pale olive and
dead gold. There il vest of this emhroid-
cry let into the bodice. with Grecian bands
and diapings crossing H.
Slender effects are very apparent among
the new gowns both for the house and the
street TO be sure thcre are folds and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

iai,sc and the new
patterns are as hne
~ vailing and Tar
softer 10 the touch.
These fabrics have
rich Persian borders.
are striped. plalded
and figured in charm
ing Pompadour de-
wires. the flowers OF
natural size and tints.
Cream and milk
| white Directoire
| gowns are made up
| with straight recin-
| cote fronts, VII n
/ Princcsse brcacths
I forming the eaiirc
back, the long fronts
ogening over q blouse
and skirt Of Empire
4 green. old rose. VI
olet or strawberry
silk, or one ID white
and gold Shot ben
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

Il the best spring medicine. IL purnes the HOOD.
Ii sharpens the appetite. II toner the digestion IL
overcoues debility. u builds up the whole system.
Hood = sRrraparilln has driven on rheumatism
and Improved my appetite ~ much that my board.
lng mistress says must keep u locked 10 ~ she
viii be obliged 70 raise my board with every other
honrder that takes Hoods SarsapRriiia" THOMAS
BURRELL " Hillary g.. Drookiyn.N.Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

.when In the spring felt all run Down ana de-
btatcd found Hoods Sarsa pariila Just the medi-
cine TO build me up My wife also. alter mich
physical pfcstrntion found IN is life and
lasting bencnt. Upon our little girl, who had been
sick with scarlet fever. it, effect marvellous.
entirely removing the poison from her bin<d aud
restoring her 10 good hcalth." u. u. SfnATToS.
HMAmpscokt Mass
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12
WORD to COnSuInptiycS

IL matters not the dreadf full disease be inhcrsr
or contracted by exposure. tho effects Of MAGEx's
EMULSION will be apparent after shor course of
treatment We have seen man. coua cures
wrought ~ Emulsion In nearly every form ana
stage OF con-unption. that we fcarcssly maintain
that II - WITHOUT AN EQUAL to-day as u specific
for cyery kind Of lung dinlcuity. patient who ID
80 far gone consumption 10 be unable retain
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

livery body needs ana should taks sood rprIno
medicine. Tor two reasouns
lst. The body A. nov more susceptible - bcncnS
from medicine than - any other season.
"a. Tho Impurities which have accumulated ~
the blood should 10 expelled. and the system gwen
fhur lrIl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

MACEE'S EMULSION


without q least Inconvenience. This we EunrsfD-
tee. ana what IS more. authorize all druggists 10
refund tho purchase money 10 any patient WIN isir
areasonabie condition. and who. after taking two
bottles ~ cur Emulsion. does not gain IN weight. Is
Is plain thatif y cnnsumptive patient continues 10
gain In weight. permanent cure must result.
CASE or HEREDITARY CONSUMPTION CrnvD.
SYRACUSE. n.
ia MA0EE & CO.. slrs-I have beer long ana
patient sufferer from lung difficulty. have taken
great amount OF medicine, and been under the
care or several ply ~icians. all Of which finally
failed TO benent me- had lost two sisters and ons
brother from the dread disease OF consumption.
npd when the doctors gave "a % thought should
follow them ~ tho ravages Of the same disease.
was terribly scduccd IN weight scarcely weighing
I'D pounds where once weighed 10. ] took your
Emul sion ana Mt once began TO experience relief.
gained strength. and now weigh $50 pounds No
other medicine could have done As much for my
lungs am sure and can recommend II withous
hesitation ON it, merits. Yours truly.
MILE NOLAN.
see that your Drugssst sells you enty
Magee's Emulsion
= PREPARED ny
j. A. MAGGIE y CO., Lawrence. Mass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-04-12

| the natives came from kavali saying that
white man named Maleija hal given
their chief d black packet 70 give to stan
lev ana asking him to follow them. They
remained that night telling wonderful
stories, which convinced Stanley that this
white man was Emin Pasha. The next
day they met Chief kavali and he handed
stanley a note from Emin Pasha, which
was to the effect that there had been
rumor that white man had been seen az
the south end Of the lake. lie had gone
In his steamer 10 make inquiries, but had
been unable to obtain any reliable
information. However, he had heard
that Stanley was in Mosanbine's
country, and he begged him 70 remain
whore lie was until he could communicate
with him. The note was signed "Dr'
Emin.- ana dated March 20. The next
day, April =. strong force took BOAT
, III the Nyanza. and, on the 10th, they
.. sighted Mawa station. the sonthernmosi
station belonging 10 Enin Pasnn, and
vera Hospitality rcrsivrd w the Eyyptar
garrison They were hailed as brothers
1 stanley then continues:
"April ~ W. once again reached the
4 bivouac ground occupied by NJ On Decem
!. ber lG, aud al > y. IN. " that date ! saw
/, tie Khedive's steamer steamlny towars
4 uS. At7p. m. Emin Pasha arrived at ou
7. camp where be was heartily welcomed y.
! u. we were together until May -. d
!, that day left him Fourteen days late
Y was ii Fort Bodo. where We're Captain
Nelson and Lieutenant Stairs. The lat
n ter had returned from Uxarrowwas TWEEN
II ty-two days after | had set out for IA
II lakes, bringing with him only sixteci
IA men out Of fifty-six. All the rest wer
u dead. My twenty couricrs whom ! ha'
Il sent with letters 20 Major Briellott ma
i safely left Ugarrawwas fvr fambuya q
~ March ~.
" Fort Bouc was aourishing forty acre
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
Cleveland in 1892.


[Charleston, s. G., Telegram to N Y World. ]
There is a quiet, but powerful
movement going on in the South to
have Grover Cleveland made the
leader of the Democracy in 1892
In South Carolina IL is so strong
that were the convention to be held
tomorrow Cleveland delegates would
be elected without opposition. The
papers are beginning to take up the
subject, and many declare that the
Southern Democrats have no idea of
allowing Grover Cleveland, ct the
greatest President since Washing
ton," to remain a simple citizen of
New York. No blame is attached to
him for the defeat last fall, and many
openly declare that he is the only
man who can lead the Democrats to
victory in 1892.
The Prosperity Press and Reporter,
one of the most influential weekly
newspapers i'll South Carolina, says
that the Democrats will take a step
backward If Cleveland is not nomi-
mated. He IS, says the embodiment
of Democratic reform and leader in
whom the people have confidence
He is stronger to-day than he ever
was, and will win three years from
now easier than he did four years ago.
The Ne,os and Courier, in lead
ing editorial, says: I" There was lit
tie in the New York centennial to
make President Harrison think well
of himself. There was everything in
the reception accorded to Mr.. Cleve-
land to assure him that his work as
President has not been forgotten
The country that he has served so
well will demand his return to the
Presidency in 1892"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
A Solemn Moment for Presi.
dent Harrison.
Mr., Cleveland in his Telegram 0

MIR, Cleveland in his telegram Of
coincidence to Mrs. Barnum says:
He was the most unselfsh man I.
ever knew. He gave literally of
his time and money for the benefit
of the Democratic party and never
used his position as Chairman of the
National Committee to advance the
fortunes of himself or of his personal
political friends.
Col. Lamont speaks in the same
strain. Mr.. Barnum WAS for long
time before the public in the capacity
of the National Democratic Commit
tee. He held this influential Office
at the time the party was victorious
and, naturally, on the eve Of such
an upheaval, he was man whose en-
dorsation would be eagerly coveted
by candidates for office. We can
contrast his career with that of grasp
ing Quay, posing for while as the
autocratic giyer of all favors official,
the completest type Of the self-seek-
ing machine politician.
President of the United States BEN
iamin Harrison has heard in one
day this week that which should rem
der him very thoughtful. That is,
lie sat in the church where Washing
ton knelt; he heard the voice of the
man of God raised, as was proper,
against the corruptionists who run
the Government; and second, when
he learned that same day Of the death
of William II. Barnum. Then was
the time for President Harrison to
think over the manner of his cleo
ton, comparing it with the manner
of the election of the first President.
Then was the time for President Har4
rison to ask what element Washing
toms election represented, and what
element Harrison's election repre-
sented. And finally, then was the
time for President Harrison to COM
pare the dead chairman of the DEM
ocratic party with the living chair
man of the Republican party.
Richmond State, Nag 9.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21

WHITEwAsH AND PoUIrRY.-A fowl
fancier writes that neatly whitewash-
ed roosts and fences make the pouI-
try yard look clean, but the white
wash has more effect in subduing or
preventing the multiplication of lice,
If some death-dealing substance is
incorporated with it. Carboiic acid
is death to lice, and if mixed with
the whitewash in the proportion of an
ounce of the acid to gallon of wash,
it will not only destroy the lice that
it touches, but because of the po-
rous character of the wash the acid
will continue to be effective for sew
eral months. A good plan is to
whitewash as early in spring as pos
sible, thus making the coops inviting
to the sitting hens. Such labor al
ways pays, and especially at this
@season.-Ne1o York FITNESS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21

TAR WATER FOR CABBAGg WoRMs.
"A. S. Fuller states in Orchard and
Garden that tar water will Kill the
cabbage worm or green caterpillar Of
the. cabbage butterfly. His early
cabbage was being rapidly destroyed
by these worms, but one sprinkling
of tar water, applied with watering
pot, destroyed every worm and egg"
1t is prepared by placing quart or
two of coal tar in a tub or barrel,
and then filling up with water. In
about forty-eight hours the water
will smell strongly of tar, when It
may be dipped off and applied to
plants with a syringe or common wa
ferincg not.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
a Woman's Discovery.

''Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady In this comfy
Disease fastened It's clutches upon her and for
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she couglled incesaantly and could not sleep.
She bought of us n bottle Of Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was so
much relieved on taking first dose that
she slept all night and with one bottle
has been INTERNATIONALLY cured. Her name is
bOttls at c. Frank Jones Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS. GAPS. &C.
Madam Ruh1's
SCHOOL FOR music.

MADAM RUHL wishes to announce that
w she will begin her Music Glass SRPTRM-
Der 8. 1883, at her Music Room in Lee Hall
Building. VIII teach Vocal and Instrumental
Music; also Theory and Harmony.
Where pupils take both Vocal and Iustru-
mental MRsic no charge will be made for Cen
ernl Glass or what is called the Chorus Glass.
Madam Ruhrs reputation as a musician and
teacher Is known all through the South, she
having had twenty-five years experience as
music teacher in some of the largest schools
Ind private classes
VIII also teach Vocal and Instrumental Mu-
tic at Stephenson Female Seminary.
Thanking her friends for past favors. she re-
pectfully golicits liberal share of patronage
Tor the coming session.
See circulars for further information.
4 July q, 1S8S-n.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
Fast Trains to Chicago via the
b. & o.

q o
Under the summer schedule, taistnS
effect May 18th, the B. & o. e. r.
Co. places in service a new I fast ex-
press train to Chicago. This train.
will leave Harper's Ferry 1886 p.
NJ, daily, and reach Chicago the next
evening at 40. The entire train,
Baggage Cars, Coaches and Pullman
Sleepers, will run through to Chicago
without change via Grafton. Break
fas will be taken in Dining Car, as
the train approaches the Ohio river
dinner in Dining Hall at Chicago
Junction and supper in Dining Car on
Chicago Division.
The Chicago Vestibuled Limited
will leave Harper's Ferry 1896 P.
NJ, daily, and arrive Chicago the
next morning ut 1O:55. All cars on
the Limited are Yestibnled, including
Baggage Cars, Day Coaches, Pullman
Sleepers and Dining Car. Dinner is
served in Dining Car between WASH
ington and Martinsburg supper in
Dining Hall at Grafton and breakfast
in Dining Car as the train approaches
Chicago.
The yestibule appliance effectually
prevents the swaying motionimparted
to ordinary trains in rounding curves
and as the Limited passes over the
mountain division of the line in day
light, travellers can enjoy the beautiful
scenery for which picturesque B. &
o. is famed, without suffering the
slightest discomfort or fear of NAL de
mn .1-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
FOR DYSPEPSIA
Use IlrOwn's Iron Bitters.
pbvzirivDz raoOr,,nn,,d e

All dealers keep it. 500 per bottle. Genuine
has Trademark and crossed redHnes on wrapper
One of the most earnest supporters
of Harrison in the last campaign,
among trade journals, Wade's Fiber
and Fabric. nowwants to know "where
are the good times then predicted?
eve were led to believe, says this
paper, ''that if the party of high pro-
lection secured control of the Govern
ment we would then, very soon, have
good times. We are firm believer
in protecting American industries if
it could be done under the guidance
of honest statesmen, but in the hands
of quack politicians terrible work is
made of protection.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21

Never had preparation more appropriate
name than Ayers Hair YigOr. When the cap
Hilary glands become enfeebled by disease, age
or neglect, this dressing imparts renewed life
to the scalp. so that the hair assumes much Of
it's youthful fullness and beauty
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-05-21
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist. BiPpus, Ind, testtfes; :
q 1 can Recommend Electric Bftters as the yerv
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case One man took six bottles,
and was cured of rheumatism of 10 years
standing: Abraham Hare. Druggist Bel1ville
Ohio. affrDs The best selling medicine / have
eyer handled in nv 20 years experience. is
Electric Bitters-n Thousands of others have
added their testimony. 50 that the verdict Is
unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all dis
eases OF the Liver, Kidneys or blood. Only a
half dollar bottle at C. Frank Jones' Brug