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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

James Russell Lowell Is recorded a.
snving that he always liked to prepare
his impromptu speeches. Alta dinner
gives TO NJ. Longfcliow during visit
to London, it was agreed that no SET
spceches should be made. After the
fruit and coffee had been discussed,
Admiral Farragut arose and protested
that they could no, dream OF parting
without hearing from Mr. Gladstone.
Mr.. Gladstone began by assuring the
company. that .-hc was Of the mind Of
Lord Psimerston. who said: better =
dinner Of herbs where no speaking Is.
than whitehall and oratory Herewith. \
His .rcmarlxs" developed into an elo-
oucut Grafton. lie had read the works
of the American poet, and quoted pas
sarcs from several Of his poems. anu
hconcluded by paying q splendid tribute
70 Nj. I.ongfcllow's attainmcnts. The
subject Of this superb panegyric wsa
deeply touched, and replied without
rising in few happily chosen phrascs
prefaccd with the remark that in In
case the pen was mightier than tn
} to,euc. and that he could not make .
extsnporc speech. Youths Co"psa
s.~vs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28
a stranger. when dining at for

A stranger. when dining Mt Tor
eirn hotel. was accos,cd by IA detective.
who said 10 him: beg your PARDON
we are II. search OF an escaped convict.
and, ,as a matter OF form. you WIZ
obligc us with your passport do
look like n convict" Possibly not
In any case shall require t. see your
passport" The stranger. feeling an.
noyed, presented the officer with u Oil
OF fare, and the latter commenced y
read: ''shecp's head. neck OF mutton
pig's feet "Very good" he observed
1.-THE description tallies. You will please
come along with us"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28
EXPLORER az INSTINCT.

some Of the Earlier and Less Fameo
Journeys of Columbus
Resides the mental iabors Of Column
bus in early lifc in chartography, so
favorable to an intellectual develop
ment of which the influences were
brightly apparent every where around
him, he repeatedly engaged in prac-
teal voyages thereby gaining experi-
cncc and training in the art and office
of an accomplished. navigator. Thus
he sailed up to tEc extreme north and
down to the southern limits Of the
lancs then known, visiting Guinea and
Iceland.
The scientif: purpose OF all these
VOYAGES is found fully set forth in the
notes written by Columbus himself,
which tend to demonstrate the inhab-
liability Of the various zones Of the
planet far beyori he bounds then as
signed by popular superstition to the
existence of human life.
al sailed" he said. according to
writer in the Century. lin the year
AR. in the month of February. hun
drcd leagues beyond Thule island,
whereof the austral part is distant sew
enty-thrce degrees from the cquinoctia
and not sixtv-threc, rs some say. ant
it IS not within the line which bounds
the occidcnt, as Ptolemy says. but y
much further to the westward: and
this island. which Is rs large as Eng
land. 70 the Englishmen with wares
especially those Of Bristol; and at Tn
time when was there the sea was no
concealed. but there were very grea
tides. So much SO that in some place
they rose twice in the day twenty-hv
fatloms in height and fell rs much"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28
COLUMBUS. VESSELS.


The Flsgshsp Santa Maria-tscw sns W.
HOLT and Equipred'
The Santa Maria was the largest OF
the three vessels in the little fleet OF
Columbus. A rcproductiorcf this YES
sci was launched at Carraca, spain,
June 90. 1892. and her appearance NJ
the time is shown in the accompanying
cut.
This vessel was built at the expense
OF the Spanish government at the ar
senal OF Carraca. sixty-thfcc days De-
ing taken for the construction OF the
vcsse.. under the direction Of Engineer
Leopold Pucntc. OF Wilkc- Her length
between perpendiculars is2a.6O meters
length over all, 2o.l0 meters: extreme
beam, $50 meters The hull weighs
la1 tons; il has Ave dccksand main
mast, foremost. mizzcnmast and bow
eprie The armament consists Of 81
falconcts and two Ambards, the iatte
being on the main deck.
The Spanish committee having IN
matter in charge made careful exam'
nations Of all obtainnble dnta TO insur
that the three vessels reproduced (.
them should be in every detail wine
could be definitely determined exa<
sopies Of the original Columbus vesseA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

Nicholas Gross, farmer residing
near WnpaiSonctka, d.. brought
strange bird to town the other day.
'lhc bird was caught in n steel trap
and is the second one Of it's species cap
.urcd in this country. Its oddity II re-
markable. The head is the exact shape
OF heart. and covered with feathers
so fine that they resemble hair; its face
is like that Of monkey; the feet have
two toes in front and two behind; eacn
OF which is supplied with sharp claw;
its color is beautiful b-owa; It's srv =
like that Of scared pig.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

From his drawings and the descriptions
Of the days runs in the part marked
.inciderts Of Columbus log 1t is as
cer.ailed that these vessels had two
sets Of sails latecns for sailing with
bowlnes hauled. and with Lines Tor
sailing before the wind.
Tie same lateens serve FOR this double
object. in bending the sails half way
and hosting them like yards by means
of top ropes. Instead Of having the
points now used FOR rcciing. these sails
had bands of canvas called bowl'nes
which -Mere unfastcued when It was
necessary to diminish the sails
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28
COLUMBUS

Columbus. guiding star,
lhrovgi lrackicss 800 a'aH
TO where tfesc lay
A eoniincn. unknown.
Ieeervcd for freedom osns
With darkness cs"r,hro"n,
The Worlds new aay
THROUGH grand. trlumphal arch
lie led tho onward march
OF this ncw age:
Here IN Tits new found lani
which stores 81 wealth command
Inspired to purpose grant
l:ss ond prosage.
TO commerce he gave wings,
10 realms 81 science swings
An open door;
He broke The ole worlds chains,
And TAXED The new domains,
with progress which remains
Foreyerm0ye.
uis faith such deeds hath wrought
As are with grandeur fraughi.
TO men inspire;
Cut loose from ages past.
TO future he hcli fast
Nailed Cross To topmos' mast
To LII man higher.
-Four hundred years have sped.
Since he the vanguard led
To our new coasts;
Illust.ious his name,
WITH m. .ncr'-s.ng fame,
10 whom, ia gisd claim,
Join our great hosts.
Rev. j. u. Smith, ID. d., In Christian 1
~: --
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

The uws with which the small boz
,oo,es upbn a retired mariner is proba'
blx Aue 10 the marvellous experiences
IN. mariner resne bers to have had.
An example Of this extreme marvellous
mess came up recently in the course o.
a conversation between . Lad OF SIX anu
an cx-sca captain.
t.Cap,. slsagys. did you ever get your
leg Bit off by shark" asked the osy,
..pid I. sonny" he replied. do -
Well. rather Dozens u ft8'es' -fiAr
psr's Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

no less than n yon swallow 4, u VIII I'm.
nrcgna,e and destroy you. * you 1--we or
soiourn in u naalarious locally, be assured
that YOU must inhslo the germs OF ui.s. -.
Nul!ify ard render these harmlc WIN ,nc
grand antilotc t. malaria Hostetters
Stomach Bitfers. which il also potent rem
edv for ind gestioa. liver complaint. cosuve-
ness. rheumatism and debility.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

gcars ago I had Bronchitis.
which finally driftcd Into
Consumption, SO the doc
tors said, and they had
about given me up. l was
confined to my bed. One
day my husband went Tor
the doctor, but he was not
| IN his Office. The druggist
! sent mo a bottle OF PisO's
| Cure for Consumption. J
took two doses Of it, and
was greatly relieved be-
fore the doctor came. lie
told me to continue its use
rs long as it helped me.
did 50, and the result Is,
am now sound and we'll
entirely cured OF Con
sumption.-Mrs. 2. =
BAKER, Harrisburg, Hi
nois, February 20. 1891
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

The oldest record of Columbus SEC
oud voyage TO America. which occ ecu
p;,.,l the time between September i4s''
and June. i4a4. is manuscript OF we
,,,;a.,le 81 the sixteenth century In ihe
Academy OF History at Madrid. y y
ths narrative OF Dr. Chanca, the physi
clan of the expedition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

Halls CATARRH CURES nqsio ana -
:. zen internallv. and acts directly upon the
blood aud mucous surfaces Of the system.
send for testimonials. free. Sold by Drug
cists. &c. +. J. CaExxy = Co., Proprs.'
Enl~do n
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

On. r. ScurrrMASS, st Paul, MINI, VIII
mail trial package OF Schthmann Asthma
Cure free Ia anysunercr. Ives ihs'ant re-
lief in worst cases. and cures where o. heIs
tall. Name this paper and send address.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

WHISKY fires the blood. The y. B- =
Bohemian Bottled Beer" Of 81. Louis cooi'
Y aud makes meat Try II.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

rur average landarnan believes that u
sh,vcrs a vessels tinibers when size gets
..nulad - Eostou Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

TuE most graceful girl cannot try on
shoe without putting her foot III iI-bihg-
hamton Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

II sEg Red Shirt Mike has got divorce
"Om what gronnds!' ''his vile beat ais
horse -Harper's Bazaar.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

THE man whose gate is on The hinges can
talk nv the hour explaining why son'eoooy
els. docsn I prosper.-ltams Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

bowels arc prevented. relieved and cured
They're tiny, sugar -coctod rranIics, .
compound Of refined and concentrated vcge-
tahia cxsracts--thc smallest in size. the ecsi-
-. IN talsc. and tho cheapest pill you can
hrv' Tor they're guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton or your money is returned. You pay
orly for the good you get.
There's nothing likely to be "jxss a. GOOD"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

Tnr tramp is free from the worry ~
vexa,iou IL labor troubles. Pscayuuc
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

We msrrsa-.are shree q the hest
SEWING MACHfSE -.
made. and ca7 .fsv cgsnss ane
dealers terms that viii secure sa'es.
. Zeal IN >e~dlss. oil. Attachments.
Scri,e for CONFIDENTIAL rufcrs.
| ~. lyurgs SEsis0 n ArNISE Co..
| 600 rlss street, ~. l0utA 10,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

IN CLASH
That's .hs vry DR.. Plerce's
Pleasant Pellets come. And
its . more important point
than you think 10 keeps
tho.n always fresh and rcli-
able, unlike tie ordinary
li,is In cheap wcodea or
i.astciorrd boxes.
They're put UP IN a bcttnr
wnv, and they act in a better
way, than tho huge, old-fazh-
ionsi pills. No gripping: no
violence, no reaction after
ward that sometimes lonves
YOU wcrse oil than heaoro.
In that way, they cure PR
,nnnsntiv. Sick Headache,
bilious Headache, Constipa-
ton. Indigestion. Bilious At
tacls, ard al. derangenicnt.
- cha l;vcr- stomach. and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-10-28

TITS DUTY ron oweyeur.
srif and ia sGily s0 gee she oees
value for yOur money. EcenSs
npixe in your fO0swearpy HoIs
cha siug w. l.. Dougias sh0ess
which Represent ehe oees
value Ter PIT price, 800 ofskes' =
U-TAkE NO SUBSTITUTE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-10

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTIcURA, SOC. Soar,
Csc Resolvent, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
sxy-"How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81 pages,
50 Illustrations, and 100 testimonials, mailed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-10
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
My Hair Was Falling
Scalp, scsly and CFusty. Terrible
Itching Three Other Remedies
Fail. Cured by CutcurR
For SI75

have used the CUTIcURA REMEDIES for
scalp diseases. My hair was falling badly. my
foretop becoming crusty or scaly, and itched so
badly that could not keep my hands off my
head. If | cOmbed off those scales, a sticky or
gummy substance would ooze out Of the skin
and form another crust. After trying two or
three remedies, sent to you for your book;
and after reading il L used one box OF CUTICURA,
one cake of CUTICURA SOAP, and took one bottle
of the CUTICURA REsoLvEET, which cured me.
feel grateful to you for the rem dies, and have
recommended them 10 my frien DIS
l. S. TURNER,
Sorrento, Lake Co., Fla.
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CuticuYa ReSolYen

The new Blood and Skin Purifier and greatest
of Humor Remedies, internally, cleanses the
blood of all impurities and poisonous elements,
while CUTICURA, the Great Skin Cure. and CUTI-
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fer externally clear the skin OF every trace of
disease Hence the CUTIcURA REMEDIES cuEe
every species of itching, burning, scaly, ami
pimply diseases and humOrs OF the skin, scalp
and blood with loss of hair from infancy TO age,
from pimples to scEofula.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-10

"The largest coin find in the collection
basket this morning." said the Rev. Mr..
Wilgus lis a 10-cent piece. If the members
of this congregation are expecting to pay
their way into better land ON the install
ment plan 1t seems TO me that they are cal
cuIating on a much longer mundane life
than has been allotted to man since tho days
Of Methuselah. "--InGidndpOLis journal.
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PAINTS AND OILS.

LNOR RENT, tbs cheap columns OF the Mons
II mo News AZ ''ons can't q word" for each In
ertison: an excellent mode Of advertising.
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IOUrLIEST, Whitest, Clearest Skin and Soft
LuXE est Hands produced by OUTIouRA Soar.
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SUMMER COMPLAINTS,

Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, Faint
ness Heartburn, Sick Headache Collie, Wind
In the Bowels and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle OF
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF with them
few drops In water will prevent sickness or pain
from change of water. IL is better than French
Brandy or Bitters as stimulaut.
Price SOC. Per Bottle. sold by Druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-10
g ad Eczema Cured

Three years ago my little boy had terrible
sore on his chest. four inches across. besides
other forms of eczema. His doctor had
tried several remedies with no effect, so began
TO use the CUTICURA REMEDIES. In two weeks
his chest was healed and the skin white and
smooth again. continued the CUTICURA RE-
SOLVENT some time longer. until he was quite
we'll and even now give it to him once in a
while il he has any blood trouble am never
without CUTICURA REMEDIES, all three.
MRS NJ. A CHENEY,
Kauanha FaAs, Fayette Co W. Va.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
OF Course You Know.

But in order that you may not forge
We will again call your attention to
the fact that the Detroit, Lansing and
Northern 10 the favorite line to Detroit,
fact which influence those in-
fiuence those intending 10 attend the re-
ceptlon TO ex-Presldent Cleveland at
Detroit next Tuesday evening. to select
the route. Likewise those who expect
TO attend the Michigan club banquet at
Detroit February % should 90 via this
popular route.
Our excellent train service, conven-
lent schedules and fast time, together
with = desire on our part 10 accommo-
date our patrons IN the best possible
manner, combine TO render this the
fayorite route. Our trains leave Grand
Rapids at 7:lo n. m. and y. M, ar
irving at Detroit at IL noon and $40
p. m.
III order to accommodate those at
tending the Cleveland reception on the
23d who wish TO return the same night,
we will run a special fast train leaving
Detroit at III p. m. and arriving at
Grand Rapids aOout a. m. Tickets
Will be sold at one fare for round trip
$3.50 to Detroit, February 22 and %,
all good to return until February 25
This Will allow those desiring to remain
to attend ex-senator Planners reception
on the oath. an opportunity to do so.
A rate OF one fare $3.50 for the round
trip Will also be made ON the 22ud TO
Ann Arbor, good until the 23d on ac-
count of Mr.. Cleveland's reception IN
that city. Our morning tram connects
closely at Howell Junction. Tickets
arc on sale at Union ticket Office, No.
81 Monroe street and Union ttation,
via the D.. l.. & y.
GEO. DEHAvEN,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
"Young Man, 90 East"

This advice will apply with equal
force to old men, young ladies,
middle-aged men, boys and every
body else who intend visiting De-
troit ON the occasion of the recep-
ton of ex-President Cleveland, to
be held on the 23d inst. 1t is a
wcll-known fact that the train SER
vice of the Michigan Central Railroad
II unexcelled, therefore. no one need
hesitate to take the Niagara Falls
route if they desire first-class SER
vice to Detroit and return on the
above occasion. Tickets will be is-
sued on Feb. %, good to return Feb.
"a, at $3.50 for the round trip. This
company will also sell round trip
tickets for Ann Arbor Feb. %, good
to return Feb. %. at one fare.
1885. For tickets or information
relating to train service apply at
Union Ticket Office, 81 Monroe
street or at the Union Passenger
Station. Be sure your tickets read
via the Michigan Central.
FRED M. BRIGGS,
General Agent.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
If You Want to Go

to any point in Michigan, or from any
where in Michigan TO any poiur in the
East. South. or West, you will almost
invariably find the direct route to be
the Michigan Central, whose numerous
branch lines traverse the state in every
direction, and whose great main line is
'The Niagars Falls Route" between
Chicago and Detroit, and New York,
Boston and the East.
No railroad runs finer or faster
trains is more solidly constructed and
vigilanuy operated. 30 that Its time
schedules can be depended upon, and .
remarkable immunity from serious ac-
cident is secured.
No other road runs directly by and
in full view of Niagara Falls, when lat
Falls View its day trains stop five
minutes 70 give passengers the most
comprehensive view of the falls and
river that is afforded from any single
point.
No other road from the East runs
directly by aud in full view of the COL
oseal buildings of the Worlds Column
bisn Exposition, and enters Chicago
along the beautiful lake front to its
depot. within . few minutes walk or
ness houses of the Worlds Fair city.
No other road has finer or more
complete through car system, running
to all points upon its own line and 10
points beyond-New York, Boston,
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Duluth, San
Francisco.
For any specific information desired,
address JosErH $. HALL. Michigan Pas
senger Agent. Jackson. Mich.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
In AID OF RUSSIA
Governor Winans Issues His
Promised Proclamation.
he CALLS UPON The PEOPLE
To Give Generously Of Their Store in Aid
of the Starving Muscovitcs
Over ire Sea.

LAssISG, Mich, Feb. 22.-As inti-
mated last week. Governor Nlnans to-
day issued the following proclamation:
Whereas, The United States minister
10 kuseia ma represented 10 the de-
partLleBt or state that . general famine
exists IN thirteen provinces or Russ ..
which have . population OF 5000. 200,
and II appearing that the muItltudss
naust perish unless relief "a speedily al
tOrded; and
Whereas, The people Of Michigan
have always been generously disposed
10 contribute TO the relief OF suffering
humanity IN all paris of The world: and
Whereas, 1 have been requested by
the Russian famine relief committee OF
the United States 10 DIES gnate persons
TO receive ana forward Contributions
from the people OF Nichigan;
Now. therefore. |, Edwin b. Wlnans.
governor Of the state OF Michigan. DO
hereby recommend a prompt response
bv the people OF our state 10 this ap-
peal, and the following named gentle
men of the city OF Detroit. who have
consented TO receive and forward con-
trsbuuons. are hereby designated for
tBAt purpose; X. w. Gillett, vice presl-
ucLt cLaElocr Oh COulmcfCcs y. II.
Donovan. president board of trade; j.
5. Gray. president merchants and
manufacturers exchange; T. +. But
Ter, agent Wabash railway: David
stott, and James w. Flynn.
Supplies OF -four. eorrmeal, cured
meats, canned or dried fruits, and
other provisions, ss we'll as money con-
tributlons are asked for and should he
forwarded 10 one OF the gentlemen
named above. and marked "For Rus.
nan famine rellef.'
Given under my hand and the great
ssal OF the state, at the city OF Lam
Hng. this I'D day of February, A. d.
1892. EDWIN u. WINASs.
BY the governor,
LOUIS z. RowLEy,
Deputy Secretary OF State.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

macy. Mrs. Curtis agreed that Il WAS
tTgs, and the doctor vas arrested. he
said IL vas case Of blAckmal. and the
jury dlaasxeed.
Horsemen are sgitsting the feasibility
0f spending $500 IN lettering the TRACK
At Kalamazoo as an indueement to
osners OF fast horses 10 bring their
trotters and PAGERS for training.
X. g. Harding Of Brown City has
created a sensation by eloplng with
Lsafy Pormest, MS fourth wlfe's pretty
SISTER. The guilty par Will have q
taste of jail life when caught.
The Alpena Echo has been changed
from an evening 10 morning paper. so
as 10 catch the outgoing trans and
secure q circulation IN towns along the
shore.
An attempt will be made to rid the
city OF Jackson OF the sparrow popula-
ron by poisoning the blrds.
Kalamazoo has an industrial school
with over l20 little girls Ia attendance.
Traverse City anticipates . substan.
tisl boom during the coming summer.
Skating contests are popular at Mar
quette.