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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-08-16

II Is interesting to read ut this time
the description OF the White House
which Mrs. John Adams wrote in 1900
1t was occupied in 1890 for the first
time. 1t was begun in 1892, and was
fashioned after the plan Of the palace
OF the Duke Of Lcinster. Jefferson.
the exponent OF simplicity. favored
more elaborote and ornate structure.
When President Adams moved into the
White House, in 1900. his wife wrote
that 1t was on grand and superb
scale; but that bells were wholly want.
ing, that wood was not to be had. o.
though the place was surrounded with
forests; that they could not use coal
because they could not get CRATES. and
that the great unfinished audience
room they used as a drying-room to
hang clothes in. But she thought the
situation "bcautiful and capable Of
every improvement" -Couricr-Jour-
nal
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POTATOES FOR BREAKFAST.
Several Excellent Ways Of Preparing the
Indispensable Tubers.


Indispensable Tubers.
For those who are unable to eat
breakfast without potatoes in some
form, several ways Of preparing them
are given. For scalloped potatoes,
slice those that arc cold boiled. and
put in a baking dish a layer OF pota-
toes. and season with salt and pepper.
bits OF butter. and dredgc with floor;
add another layer Of potatoes. and
season them. continuing until the dish
is nearly filed. Over the top Of the
dish scatter powdered cracker or
bread crumbs and small pieces Of but
ter. and moisten with cup Of good
milk or cream and bake ten minutes.
Raw potatoes may be scalloped In the
same way, but they require half an
hour for baking. Mashed potatoes
are scalloped by heating mashed
potatoes that has been seasoned with
butter. milk and salt. and beating it
| till light. when beaten egg may be
added. Then put into dish alternate
layers OF tho potato and slices OF cold
| boiled eggs, seasoning the layers OF
eggs with salt and pepper Cover the
top with cracker crumbs and bits Of
butter. moisten with a little milk. and
bake fifteen minutes. Mashed pota-
toes baked in scallop shells and glazed
with grated cheese and melted butter
are also good.
For potato croqucttes take warm
potatoes. mash them. and add the
yelks 81 two eggs. thoroughly beaten.
Season with little nutmeg. salt and
a dash OF cayenne pepper. and mold
into oblongs. or fiat balls. Roll them
in beaten egg. then In cracker or
bread crumbs. and fry them in lard
that is boiling. Fried potatoes may
| be prepared in several ways. the sim
plcst being to peel raw potatoes. cut
them In slices lcngthwisc, and after
| frying them delicate brown in plenty
Of hot lard. to drain them. sprinkle
with salt. and serve at once. rs fried
potatoes should be eaten while crisp
| and hot
| The famous Saratoga potatoes are
not 50 easily prepared. For them Sc
lect small potatoes, peel them, and
slice as thin as waters, either with
| one OF the little machines used pur-
posely for them or with a sharp knife.
taking care TO have the slices all OF
about the same thickness. Lay in ice
water half an hour. and then dry
them with a cloth and drop into ket-
tie OF boiling lard. Fry a delicate
brown. drain in the colandcr. scatter
with salt and serve Immediately. A
wire basket is a convenience in cook
ing them. and they may be drained on
brown paper laid on plate In the
oven. These potatoes are often served
for tea as we'll as breakfast When
cold they may be restored by stand
ing in the oven minute. IN. \. Post
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hut the facts Of tho case compel the
admission that Dot was not that kind
OF dog. However, the cut which he
received from the falling vehicle. to-
gcthcr with the sight OF tho huge
canine in tho bushes. served as an ef-
fcctivc Incentive. making him fly the
scene as speedily rs II urged BY noblcr
motives than self-prcscrvation and
fear. Mrs. Thompson, being just in
the state OF mind TO accept any un-
usual manifestations rs a token
OF evil. hailed Dots strange APP
pcarancc in tho exact manner
% be desired. His absence from the
barn. shortly after the girls depart
ure. the cut on his head and the ex-
trcmc fatigue, could be accounted for
in only one way. Her prcsentimcnt Of
disaster was confirmed. Although the
stupid little fellow had only skunk of
into the woodshcd. without word Of
explanation. the evidence was suf-
ficient In her opinion; so in an in
crcdibly short space Of time Patrick
had harncssed the family horse. and
the anxious mother was on her way e
the rescue OF the captives. a light
rain having fallen the night before \
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Large ears are said to be a sign Of
generosity. This probably accounts
for the mules great proiigacy with
his heels Puck.
On horse car. First lady-"Do
take that seat. don't mind standing
bit" Secondlady-"No. you take IL
You are older than l." An ominous
silence. during which an old gentleman
pops into the seat - Boston Post
THAT failure was terrible shock
20 old Mr.. Hendricks" Yes. il must
have been" You remember how
white his hair always wasp Yes"
well. you ll.hardly believe II. but tho
next morning when he got up his hair
was jet black-turncd In a single
night. - Epoch.
-''Elow arc the crops doing?" said
the Gar to favorite at court ''Pret-
~ fairly, your Highness.' was the re-
ply, although in some quarters the
people are complaining Of too much
reign" LET them take twenty years
in Siberia 70 dry up" answered his
Majesty. who is quick ut repartee.
Time.
"Hullo. johnson, you're
not looking we'll" Johnson--''Nos
I'm under the weather. I've had TO
leave on smoking. too" smith
THAT'S very bad" Johnscn-"Yes.
but that isn't the worst Of IL. I'm
afraid that leaving on smoking Is GO
ing to do me good. Medical and Sur
gical Reporter.
Too Much Land. --He-''My dear.
| / believe shall sell lot OF our 'front.'
age" She-.Why. Charley! you said
when you bought the place you would
never sell an inch Of that lovely lawn.
even II we were starving" Hc-"My
| love. at that time had never had any
experience running lawn mower. W
Burlington Free Press.
-Prize-fighter's second Cautiously
-.Don't be too confident He cant
bit As hard as you can. but he's chock
full OF tricks He's got q great head
on him" Pugilist measuring his
antagonist with his cye) -''Hc'l II have
greater one when I've got done
with him. I'm going to assist nature
little. Chicago Tribune.
Joker (to new boy in his favorits
grocery storc) - see you have maple
sirupin. Where Is II manufactured
New boy--"In the maple groves o.
Vermont; the sap from the trees Il
ran into kettles an then boiled on
''Sec here. boy, thought you JUS
came TO this grocery storcp" Yes
sir. but worked in another grocer,
store before. ~ Philadelphia Record.
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cheese rather than to starve. Why. l
couldn't pay any one 10 tako that dog
OF my hands; his reputation i too
well known. IIo hasn't redeeming
feature except that he Is good-nntured
and that's because he doesn't know
enough TO be any thing else. He's a
TERRIBLE coward. and only dares to Mt
tack smaller dogs than himself, young
kittens and defenselcss little girls that
pass the house. We don't pretend to
keep him clean, as he usually rolls
in the ditch just after he's had good
wash, and then he sneaks into the
house and shakes himself on mamma
sitting-room carpet. lie won't even
sleep out OF doors. SO we keep him
in the cellar, and there he makes the
night hideous with his walls. The
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was easy enough 90 follow the fres !
tracks Of the carriage wheels along
the country road. and Ia due time tho
object OF search was discovered. Tho
strong cries FOR help that issued from
the wreck as the sound OF wheels ap-
2roached had a healthy sound. and
did much TO calm Mrs. Thompson's
fears A few moments late Pats
strong arm lifted one side OF the tenn
porary prison-house. and Annie
crawled painfully out. while Hattie
came tumbling after.
Both girls seemed quite willing 20
ride back behind the ''old poke" and
even Dot received permission from his
young mistress to prclong his days in
definitely when she heard what part
he had taken in the timely rescue.
what dear. blessed mother you
are" said the rcpentant Annie, throw
ing her arms around her mothers
neck when they were at last alone to-
gether. "You haven't once said \
told you so. y"
~ thought something else had said
that" was the quiet response. Annie
looked away, and acted as il she had a
cold. wiping her eyes in fashion that
BODIED well for future conduct.
| Dot still leads a charmed life at the
Thompson mansion, vibrating at his
own sweet will between the ditch and
the sitting-room carpet. feeding on
Gunthcr's best. and enjoying many q
dainty forbidden 10 brutes Of nobler
breed and higher intelligence.
~
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Young horses arc sometimes given
to this bad habit One who has had
some experience with them says 70 use
a martingale, with running rein
commencing at the breast strap 81 the
martingale. and then. running through
the ring Of the snaiiie. bring II back
to tho hand; this will give you full
power over the horses head when It's
exercise Is called for, and will not dis
tress him while he behaves himself.
II will not take long TO break young
horse in this way from very danger.
Gus and bad habit. Indiana Farmer.
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Governor Amcs. by authority Of
the State Legislature. appointed
Colonel Higginson 10 write the his
tory OF Massachusetts soldiers ard
sailors In the civil war. The Colonel
may take i've years TO complete tho
work.
Mrs. Frank Leslie has been
credited with having the smallest feet
Of any woman in America She
wears a No. shoe. But Mrs. Leslie
has had 10 surrender the honor to
Miss Minna Irving, the poetess. who
wears size smaller than No. !.
Mr.. Frederick T. Weathcrly says
that he has written between 500 and
1000 songs. OF which Nancy Lee"
and 1.-The Three Old Maids Of Lee"
are the most popular. lie wrote
Nancy Lee" at Oxford within an
hour. while waiting for an unpunctual
pupil.
Truth. OF London. says Of Motley
that he twas truly charming person
and the best Of good company"
that he and Sir Hamilton Seymour
s'werc the only two diplomatists he
ever met who were entirely above
hnmbug."
In giving his consent recently TO a
friend who desired to inscribc novel
to him. Julian Hawthorne wrote Il
shall. OF course. be happy TO have
you connect your new novel with my
name. But 1 hope that name rill
bring you better literary fortune than
it has me" w. }. Box
A new work on ''llaIf Century
OF Music in England draws the in
teresting contrast between the Tina
when Lord Chesterfield warned his
son against being . fiddler. even i'm
the amateur sense, and the present.
when Prince Of the royal blood is
the most noted amateur in England.
The authorities Of William and
Mary College at Williamsburg, Va,
recently received letter from X. W.
Glider. the editor Of the Century, and
his sister. in which they say that they
have in their possession the old bronze
sun dial which was taken from the
institution. and which the present
owners offer to restore.
There died lately in Scotland Mr..
George Clark. for many years in tho
service OF the Duke OF Argyll AS game
keeper. He was OF literary and anti
quarian tastes. and had an extensive
knowledge of all matters relating to
the Highlands. and especially his
native county OF Argyll. lie wrote
long and interesting articles on topog-
raphy. geography. philology, histor-
zeal and antiquarian matters.
Cheap piratcd editions Of Ameri-
can novels are said to be among the
most popular books sold at the rail-
way stations in India. A traveller says
he has bought Lew Wallace's Fair God
\ and Ben Hur for fifteen cents each
| Anna X. Green's Leayenworth Case Is
offered for twelve cents. The works
OF Uncle Remus also are for sale in
paper covers. All OF Bret Hartc' 8
books are pirated and Mark Twain's
books are sold for song. Longfellow'
poems can DO had for a dime and
! Emerson's essays in cloth for twenty
cents. Mrs. Burnett's novels are sold
at onc-fftcenth the price they bring in
/ America
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mothcrly but careworn face.
70 no. don't want to ride after our
old poke Of horse. Papa won't be
ready to start before eleven o'clock.
and il u be so hot By that time; be-
sides. the wagons and carriages all
leave the post-otlicc at nine. in a grand
procession. and OF course l want TO 80
with the rest
my dear. am so afraid TO have
YOU ride after that terrible horse OF
your uncle Hcnry's. They have had
him only two weeks. you know. and no
one really understands his ways yet
Hattie can not manage him. ! am
sure
But. mamma. we re not going alone
Hattie has brought the double car
riage. and we're going to stop at the
greenhouse for Harry, and he's going
TO take us right 10 the grounds him
self; but pshaw! mamma. what's the
use OF making such a fuss about my
riding after vi? DO you suppose
Uncle Henry would have got him for
his own family to drive If he hadn't
considered him perfectly safe' But 0
dear. Hatsie's waiting for me all this
time out there In the heat. DO tell me
II you re going to let me 80 or not"
II wish you could wait without feel
ing unhappy about it, but. Of course.
IL you can not l must give up my
preference as usual. but l shall not
have a moment OF peace until you are
back. n
You know can't leave you feeling
like that. but really wish you
wouldn't fret to-day. but let me have a
good time for once without having to
feel that you are worrying about me.
declare it spoiIs hall my pleasure"
We'll. 60. my child; ! will try not
10 spoil it this time" was the reply.
uttered in strangely quiet tones
'.Your luncheon Is on the pantry shelf
all ready for sou. wish l felt able to
90 with you myself this morning"
The EXPRESSION on Annic's face was
any thing but encouraging 10 such a
proposition. but the hearty kiss. given
moment later. dispersed the rising
tears Is Mrs. Thompson followed her
pretty daughter 10 the gate where Hat
tie sat holding horse that looked
harmless enough as 1t stood Ia the
blazing sun.
"Suppose we sit on the back seat
suggested Hattie. ''It's so very warm
here in front. and we've such little
way to CO."
"All right. and then We won't have
TO change when Harry gets in. Oh.
was there ever any thing 80 provok-
ing?' For just as they were about to
start. out rushed Dot. with loud banks
OF protest At being left behind.
20! mamma. do call him or" cried
Annie. in real terror; "he will ruin our
white dresses II he gets near u.s.
for Dot had evidently but just emerged
from his morning bath in the road.
side ditch--''and shut him up please,
or he'll be sure 10 follow us. Hero,
give him this piece OF sandwich
and now do let's be of II we're ever
going. Goodbye. mamma" and q
moment after they had turned the cor
ner and we're out Of sight
THAT miserable little dog!' was
Annie's first comment ~ don't sec
how we're ever TO get rid OF him. II,
isn't good for any thing. and he Is .
perfect nuisance in every respect"
why don't you give him away
suggested Hattie.
Perhaps that would DO a goot
idea" assented Annie, sarcastically
suppose present him to you
You're equal 70 the Queen who ad
viscd her subjects to eat bread ant
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INDIANA

A brace OF bcauties--one blonde
And tothcr . brunetis:
The dark-cyed houri Is HildcGondo.
The golden locks are Lstty's.
A horse between two bales OF hay
Might fancy what I suffer.
To miss heaven whichever way
turn. oh. snat II tougher;
Eifherrd WOO a. I've woocd nons
Had ne'er met the other.
hut when think OF life with ons
IL makes me long for rothcr.
when Lefty lifts those violet eyes
TO mine love her madly;
hut Hlldegonde's angelic guisc
Affects me quite as badly
Their rival charms distract me -
wish I'd never seen en-:
For. soon or late. fun well l know
i've got TO choose between en-.
Besidcs. 60 break woman's heart
should horrlfy a heathcn'
Yet II choose that Is the part
That Fate assigns 70 me then.
oLetiy. O gay IIlldesonae:
BE sure that shall pity
whenever left: Yet why desponds
There sill, IS Salt Lake C.ty
Md when fancy other face
Now all aglow with beauty
In tears for me, II seems case
Where bigamy's a duty
T.. S-Knd friends. the die IS cast,
on. take me out and bake me-
I've popped 20 both the rir.s al last
And ne thcr one would take me-
boston Globe.
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4 MN A. Hattic's
come for me to go
to the picnic with
her. Arc b g
things all ready?'
"Why.l Thought
y on were going
with your papa"
and a shade OF dis
appointment an d
surprise crossed
Mrs. Thompson's
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CHRISTIAN workers, never dcspond OF
think there Is nothing for you 10 do even in
dark and weary days. Looking unto
Jesus" lift up your light; let 1t so shine"
THAT men may see" and in the bright
resurrection morning what joy to hear the
"wcll done !" and 70 know that you have
unawares s'savcd some soul from dcath!'-
Hapfist journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-08-16

MEN often commit grave mistakes Ia their
judgment Of each other. God, however,
makes no mistakes in His judgment OF men.
The Bible tells US that he. ''without respect
OF persons. judgcth according 70 every
mans work" The deepest secrets Of the
human heart are known 70 Him. We can
commit no sin that He will not see, and for
what He will not bring Us into Judgment at
last. Every man should carry with him
through life this solemn thought.-The
independent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-08-16

The world Is casting about for raw ma
tcrial for paper, and hopes arc entertained
that the debris OF tho sugar-cane after ex-
traction will make good paper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-08-16

THE highest morality, II not inspired and
vitalizcd bv religion, Is but as the marble
statue or the silent corpse to the living ard
perfect man. DR.. =. I. Prime
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POWERFUL Interrupted votaic currents
have recently been Useful IN England 70 ar.
rest tho growth OF cancer.
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Dol.

10 WAS Only a rrining Dog, But
He Rendered Cne Service.
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/. God has prepared q Kingdom for u.s.
2 Hcproves and tests Us whether we
are fitted TO use and enjoy it.
3. The great question Of life Il whether
we will obey God or not.
4 Sin IS sure to be revealed. "Bo sure
your sin will find you out"
5. Sin leads men to be mean as well q
wicked.
q. ObcyinR = portion Of Gods command
Is no excuse FOR disobeying in other things.
Z. No sacrifices or forms arc substitutes
for obedience.
8. Those who disobcy God lose the King
dom Of Heaven.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

Tits am interesting contest, that between
Pennsylvania and Southern pig iron, and of
vital Importance to Pennsylvania great
EFT industry. We DO not hear much about
it. but it is snu going on. The South is
the attacking party. The iron industry
of that seciian has every thing to gain and
nothing 20 lose, while for the Peunsylvs-
mia iron men it is pretty near question
otHfs or Death The recent hesvy cut in
Pennsylvania pig iron has bad no other
effect than To- drive the smaller Psnusyl-
vanis furnsces TO the vsl The South
erners readily met il aud it is thought are
able 90 discount &C.
some idea Of the business done in
Southern iron may be gained from the re-
port Just published, OF the Secretary Of
the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway
Company, of Chattanooga That company
sold last year 22t6i0 tons. in no less
than twenty different States. The great
iron State of Ohio took over twice as much
as ali OF the South and Southwest. The
New Odeans Tmei-Dmocrl' iu anaiyzing
the figures dods conoinon that is as
promising for the South as it Is gloomy
for Pennsylvania Dividing the sales &c
,,riins Cd sections. 60 - found that 81
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Verv IEell II NM sd.

John %. Pend at0n VINO thinks that he is the
member of Congress from the First District, Is
evidently getting Jealous OF George ". Atkinson,
who is handing ont pOst0hces and other good
things 20 the deserving Mr.. fendleton mas
therefore announced that be has naval cadet
ship tO dispose of and viii make the appoint
ment in June Petersburg Journal
Nc. Pendletou and s. cretary of the Navy
Tracy are Of the same mind in thinking
me lMr. P) is the member of Congress
from the First District" - for he called
Mr.. Psudleton's attention to the cadetship
snd requested him 90 make an appoint
ment. And in pursuance thereto Mr.. Pen
dleton has indicated his purpose to appoint
the youth who stands heat Ia a cOmpeti-
tive examination. If there Is a Republi-
can BOY In the First DisJric. that can pass
shove a Democratic boy be will be en-
titled to and will be awarded the honor.
The Journal belittles itself b., such para
graphs AZ the above The first thing Its
editor ought TO DO on becoming Collector
should be to collect his wits and keep
them about him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

SIS tons went to the East, 156, $40 tons to
the North and West, and 30, 800 tons to
the South and Southwest Ohio took 65,-
551 tons; Missouri, also & large producer,
%. 733 tons. New York p, 943 tons, and
even Pennsylvania, itself, Z. IN tons.
The day of Pennsy lvania's supremacy IN
the non world IS drawing to g close. Al
ready the South is seriously asking rself
the question why she should send this iron
to northern fourdcies 70 be made up into
articles of use, when she might have her
own fouudries and manufacture it, her
self into the flushed product and sell 1t TO
the remainder OF the country.
The South Is weking up. When she
gets thoroughly reused look out for her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

Two urchins srolling on the beach.
Beside the tranquil sea.
Beheld a pearly block, and each
Cried. That belongs TO me-
And both n once with eager hands,
Began to scramble IN the sands.
Like alabaster pure and white,
Upon the pebbled shore.
That treasure lay. a lovely sight,
And wen worth fighting DER;
Long struggled the contcnding TWAIN
The prize SO coveted % gain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

Taa.r i.s panoy of facts IN relation
TO- l CaoSlN murder but ramoIa are
t.,.. s- h'aCsberries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

wEe not for the extreme youth Of
Baby MCKEE DEE might have the .atiesi
Federal office in The batch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

Trr Government since April ~, l777
has rrrcbaedSf45 O2-. $50 of a and 4t per
cent bonds. payug therefor sl67.127 1Oh
9Th premiums amounted TO over Us. OOO'-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

WITZBURGER-On Friday afternoon, May 81
1859. at 4.l0 o'clock CARRIE HIT wife of VIM
Witzburger. in the 18th year OF her age
Funeral notice 70 morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-06-01

UTANTED-F0R THE UNII Io,.G sIAt ne
sees of 2i aud IS years Good pay, Iatons elotn,
ing and medical attendance. Apply al NO loIs
Market Street, Wheeling W. va
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