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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22
HUMOROUS.
--You 20 90 bed At twelve or one.
And thus DESTROY your health my son
--~o. fxrher.~ was the reportee.

--You 90 % bed At twelve Or one
And thus DESTROY your health my son
.-So. father was the rerortee.
= lis getting Up that's killing me
Does You pastor permit himself to
make jokes in the pulpit said one lady
10 another. 20. yes was the answer
in an apologetic tone; but they are
never very good ones - Washington
Star.
-Schoolmastcr- This IS the third
time you have broken the rules Of the
school. shall Be obliged 20 punish
YOU Give me your hand Female
pupil-.And my heart tocy-Bcston
Transcript
He gseriously)--'we must devise
some means Of obtaining your fathers
.onsent-~ Well. let's put our
heads together, and Cbut after that
nc did not care whether they had pa
mas consent or notl--Puck-
-Snoopcr- why are you looking -
sad doctor? Have you had the misfortune
| to lose a patient DIR. ParcSis Yes;
unfortunately have completely cured
Mr. Scadds- lie paid % promptly too
smith. Gray 4 Co.'S Weekly.
A Good Point Owner These
steps are too steep. carpenter. There
are only tive steps where there ought
10 be AZ least seven or eight" Builder
But think how few there will BE- for
the children 70 fall down Yankee
Blade
PLENTY in -Bllinch--''Ilow i
that little mining scheme Of yours get
ting along? Any money in it," Wood
en-.Any money in il. Well. I should
sav 50. All Of mine. all Of my wife's
and about ffty Thousand that go
from my friends Boston Courier.
"A Trying Moment Justice
the next. baliff- Baliff- mex
case. YER honor. i case Of liquor.
Justice-.Lct the case be opened, and
Il amt better liquor than we've beei
havin' around here. Ill fine the Who'll
business for contempt o court and ad
journ til Sunday
"A Rats Dog. --.what the deuce di
you sell me this dog for?" exclaimed a
: rate purchaser. coming into . fancier'
shop. Il don't remember rcsponde
: the dealer. politely. but think ! sol
him for ten dollars.- That's cxac.l
what you did. and you mid he was e,
cclIcnt for rats Isn't he?" inquire
: The innocent dealer. NO, he ism
worth cuAA lie lets them gct ava
? from him every time "wcll. Ism
4 that excellent for the ratsg" and n
dealer asked the question - guilclcszl
= tlsat the purchaser only swore once ~
walked out --DstEolt Ere PvsaA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

ABErpEEx. Miss. April H. The water
in the Tombighec river Is subsiding,
leaving black and desolate waste.
Late reports which have reached here
indicate that the loss by the flood will
be greater than at first estimated.
From the most reliable informa ton 70
be obtained from the flooded district IL
Is known that the number Of lives lost
will reach $50, while all vcstige OF
household property has been swept
away BY the raging torrents- Relief
parties hare been sent out. and more
than $50 bodies have already been re-
covered. Thousands Of people mr. rem
dered homeless and the 50 ffering Is in
tense.
A relief party yesterday rescued
family Of nine persons who had been
adrift on raft for six days without
mouthful ~ food. They were insane
from hunger and went wild over The
sight OF food. One Of the party. Lao
OF "a years. had become gibbcrins
idiot and devourcd raw beef like wild
beast.
| A colorcd woman and her infan
were found floating on Q mattress
They had been without food for three
DAYS and the babe Is % emaciates
that II will die. Her family Of eight
children were all drowned
The loss Of property Is 80 great tina
Il cannot be accurately estimated a
present. Thousands Of head Of cattl
have persisted and the swamps ar
strcwn with carcasses. The country i
the flooded districts il flat and dcvoi
Of hills. thus giving no refuge excep
tree tops to the panic-stricken neTroe
when the water came rushing dow
upon them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

THE south West Land q Investmentyo ur-
nal. carefully edited nnu tnorousn,y
iiahle monthly Journal, published in ne IN.
ferests 81 the Southwest and especially ot
TEXAS. will he mailed for 81 X months free OF
charge upon application 20 T.. y. Parker, NO.
90 Chestnut ST.. 81. Louis. Mo. The paper
contains much valuable information 70 those
contemplating visiting or se'Ihns ~ sne
Southwest. Write and OBTAIN . copy
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

W s6sr One Hundred Dollars Reward
a. s.v r~se or Catarrh that can not %
cured bv Halls Catarrh curN
y. J. CnESEr 4 Co, rroPs-' .ossn''
r.hsr.v Tor the last Is years, and believe
him PERFECTLY honorable in AL business
i Transactions and financially able g carry
ont anv obligations made by their nrm'
West Il Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To-
lc.lo. o., walding. kinnan Marsin'
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, vnln.
Acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surf,r,~ ~ the system. Price ,sc- per Dot
IL. Sold ~ all druggists. Testimonials iree'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22
RETURN or THE INDIANA.


Grateful Reception az the Vessel and Hes
Cargo BY the People Of Lih.u-
PHILADELPHIA. April i5--The steam
ship Indiana arrived at her dock yeS
terday morning. Chief Mate Rodgers
and ships Doctor Lahan are enthusias-
tic over the reception which W. ac-
corded the officers and men OF tn -es-
sci BY the people Of Lihau-
When the vessel left Lihau Capt
Sargent had been presented with
handsome silver urn. on which was an
inscription rendering the thanks Of the
pecplc for his services in relieving their
~ufferines. II Is . delicate piece Of
workmanship. handsomely carved in
laid with metals other than silver. and
on the top i the head Of = reindeer on
The head Of which i fac smile ~ tbs
golden crown Of Russia The panels on
the lid show the coats Of arms 81 tn
city Of Libau. the county Of Lihau ans
OF Russia. rs well rs thcse Of fhiladei
| mia and the United States
| On the day the vessel sailed the ladies
| Of I.ihau presented 70 Capt Sargent
| FOR the ladies ~ this city an immcns
basket Of flowers. and with . card o.
which was written their thanks for tn
mart the women 81 this city had tn.cl
in giving them relief A handsomely
framed testimonial from the mayor Q
Libau and the council was sent - Mayo
Stuart. and . copy was presented =
Capt Sargent The latter was also pre-
sented with two leaves Of bread mad
by Russian women from the -four whic'
was a part Of the Indiana's cargo. IL
also received piece Of loaf man
from the same material and whic
had been formally blessed after yer
appropriate ceremonies by the bishc
81 the Greek church at Libau-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

Close 70 the ear could hardly startie per
son u sensitive nerves more THAN the
slamminr OF door. the outcry OF child,
th@ rattle Of heav.r vehicle over a cobble
stone paveme MT. the wailing Of an asthmatic
hand organ. Quiet and strengthen super
sensitive nerves with Hostetter's stomach
Bitrers. and YOU can brave any hubbuh
with tranquility. Indigestion. a tecund
causs ~ nervousness. Is banished by the
RitterS. SO arr malarious, bilious and
kidney complaints, debility and rheuma'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

Ny large Asss On nsf y yih
induced b. endsso 81 81 and the time me n"n
dashed and The child ~ ven e A-ry
Ssisrrss Pa
g ho stacked With ossas 1ss. some quite
s one q ne but ve C.s swss pso~p The
eohe oher md SIS osceo ou - -
b ArAsUin A. assist
z 4 h.s fr relieves ms yNs~ PS-v~S'
ss'sA' ss'sF m SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

vienna April l5.-The fire which de-
vassated the village Of Leonafclden. in
rpprr Austria. did much more dr~truc-
ton than at first reported The bcst
part Of the village Is destroyed and the
Inhabitants are being cared for In the
ncirhboring farm houses The firc =
believed. beyond doubt. 70 bc inccn-
diary. a. difficulties had for some time
existed between the leading employer "a
the labor in the village and certain
workingrncn. The rural districts u
Austria are almost in . panic on thu
subject Of inccndiary fires Y hich IN
becoming very common.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

DOUGLAS. Wyo., April l3.--Thc rc-
port Of the killing Of Nat Champion
and Nick Ray on Powder river Is con-
frmed by . stage driver reaching here
yesterday morning. He reports that
Red Angus. sheriff of johnson county,
went to Powder river on Saturday with
posse Of twenty men and reported
upon his return to Buffalo the follow
ing details of the killing Of Champion
and Ray. Champions cabin was sur
rounded by the stockmen and his
surrender was demanded. but he re-
fused 70 come out and the shootin.
then commenced When Champion and
Raw had exhausted their ammunition.
Champion made rush from the cabin.
but when 500 yards away was shot and
killed, his body being found riddled
with bullets. Ray remained in the
cabin. The attacking party placed hay
against IL and fired the place Rays
body, trrned to crisp. was found on
the door of the partly destroyed build
ing
Ranchmen are coming into Douglas
from all directions. many OF them
armed with rifles and revolvers and al
well mounted The militia company
under Capt 0'Brien is assembled at tn
armory equipped and armed. and tn
town presents warlike appearance
and delegates from Johnson county,
70 the democratic state convention
which meets here to-day who starte'
frpm Buffalo on Saturday have RI
furned
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

Mods assistance IL may be best TO render II
promptly. but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed The best and most simple and
gentle remedy i the Syrup Of Figs, manu-
fsctured BY the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22
The Only one Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Worde

There Is . ; inch display advertisement
In this paper. this week. wnich ms no wv
worrl- alike except one word. The same y
true N each new one appearing each week,
from The DIR. Harter Medicine 90. This
hcu~a places ..Crescsntv on everything
thev make and publish. Look for y, send
them the name Of the word and they VIII
return Won book. beautiful autographs or
samples free
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

CmcAco, April Is. Mrs Amelia Mil
Ter. The pretty young widow who was
brought into unpleasant prcmincnce
during the inquiry resulting from the
finding of dead infant at 230i Wabash
avenue. has possibly ended her troubles
by suicide. That she was impressed
with nm exaggerated idea Of the notori-
ETY. brought upon her Is shown BY let
tiers in which she bids farewell TO
friends and children and declares her
intention 10 kill herself.
Mrs Miller war the daughter q
wealthy parents and had been reared
n luxury.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

mat Boy.-Tommy-"Ssy. paw
~ rlnov-ssWclli' Tomzuy-"Do they
~ chicory from henncryT Tut snss
IA 70 bed.--Indianapolis Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

-yAsnfxo soS, April 1.-THE commit
tee on foreign affairs yesterday reported
to the senate proposed amendment 70
the urgent deficiency bill authorizing
the president TO appoint from the active
or retired list Of the army, . commits
sioner general and two assistants 70
represent the United States at the Co
lumbar Historical exposition TO be
held at Madrid this year. The commits
sion Il 20 select from the archives Of the
United states such pictures books. etc..
a may relate TO the discovery u North
America and secure similar articles
from museums for exhibit.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

The only time . man IL absolutely sure o.
getting his name right in the paperis when
81 gets in jail-Elmira Gazette
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

THERE was . fire in lawyers Office here
the other day that was caused BY soot 10
the chimney.-Lowell Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

~. ALLEN Co, 3e5 Canal st., New York,
are sole agents in the United Mates fos
Beecham's Pills. - cents box
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

A COAL dealer can't he q musician re
can never learn % read the scale accurate
ly.-BinghaHlton Republican.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

No TROUBLE TO raise babies II the Mother
drinks the "A. b. G. Bohemian Bottled
Beer American Brewing Co, st. Louis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

Tsvsr men and they will he true 70 You
treat them gently and they VIII show theiii
scl ses rreat.-Emerson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

" Won pay as ysu 20 and are able 20 90
Is you pay you will get there williams
port Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

EXPLOSIONS Of Coughing are stopped by
Uala'x Honey OF Horehou nd and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

THE minister's study-hsw % mike bot'
ends mset--Lifa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

The proprictors Of DR.. Sagc's Ca
tarrh Remedy lose $500 if you're
not cured Of Catarrh. They prom
isc to pay You that il they can't
cure you. What do you lose by
trying it? Is there anything 10
risk, except your Catarrh!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22

1lto0S OF
disease DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. In way, that you
can understand, too, by purifying
the blood. When you're weak,
dull and languid, or when blotches
and eruptions appear - that's the
time to take ii, no matter what the
season. It's easier to prevent than
to have to cure.
For all diseases caused by q tor
pid liver or impure blood, Dyspep-
sia, Biliousncss, Scrofulous, Skin, or
Scalp Diseases even Consumption
Tor Lung scrofuIa) J, in its carrier
stages, the Discovery" is the only
remedy that's guaranteed If it
doesn't benefit or cure, you have
your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-22


: Dee~snsasa Connscs q fregress ~
ewsea ~ nag Cattle Companies nnd see
SMALL Ranrhers. Who Arc Chased -
s.Runelers'- uslo0d Has Begun % kiow
and There WAL - Moro % IL.
CuIsErr. wyo. April lathe hghs
between the rustlcrs and stcckmen -
waging desperately. The ranch OF Nate
Champion. the chief Of the rustlers.
was surrounded and over 100 shots were
fired into the building. Champion was
killed. Nick Ray was with Champion
Al the time. The house was soon tired
and Ray was burned to death. Cham
pion l. reported 70 have left the house
and to have died fighting in the open
The rustlcrs have got large number
Of cattlemen corralled at the 4. A.
ranch. ten miles from Buffalo. Four
stoclxlnen were wounded in the fight
and taken to Buffalo
A mounted messenger arrived at the
rustlcrs' camp in great haste Monday
with important news Couriers arc
securing ranges in search Of the men
and warning the rustlers. The stage
from Gillctt 20 Buffalo was stopped by
armed rustler- and man. supposed 10
be friend 81 Fred Hesse. the leader OF
the stockrnen. was taken prisoner.
The soldiers at Fort Mckinney have
been ordered out To protect settlers ana
preserve the peace
Fighting was going on all day Mon
day between the rustlers and >tockmen
who have taken refuge at the A, ~.
ranch. The ranch is surrounded by an
armed force Of fully 500 men and firing
has continued steadily since yesterday
morning. sheriff Angus went ont from
Buffalo yesterday morning and ap-
pointed all the ru>tlers deputy >heriif'
upon their promise not To execute sum
mary vengeance upon the stockmen
PARTY. He then rode toward the ranch
and ordered the forces there To surren
der. but beat hasty retreat when they
opened fire on him. Last night tn
sheriffs posse was campcd around tn
ranch and will try TO capture i to-day
Joe Elliott. the man who is ont OF
bonds charged with attempting 10 muir
der Nate Champion in his cabin OF
Powder river last fall. is with the stock
men. as also Is Frank Canton. who !
suspected of shooting John Tisdal an
Ranger Icnes near Buffalo this winter
The telegraph wires are down and
man who attempted TO repair them wa
promptly shot at The fight has. figurs
lively. only just commenced IN
work Of the stockmen was 50 sudde
and unexpected that the rustlers ha
aot time to organize. They have mo-
been warned and are fiocking 70 III
scene Of trouble. II is thought that II
next fight will be the bloodiest of all
Thereport that the invading party al
Pinl<ertons is untrue. They are mostl
cow boys and know every foot OF Il
country in which they are fighting.
Is rapidly growing colder and snow
beginning TO fall This will compel Il
rustles to seek shelter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
Castoria.

arastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
,,.n Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
rood effect upon their children"
DR.. G. G. osaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
BRIEF MENTION.

The wonderful dancing skeleton" a,
Carrington's matinee.
Call up telephone No. 1885 for stock in
the Exposition association.
A delicious confection-Enelish Ever
ton Toffee. Rrell & Math have it.
A good nine room house for rent a,
535 Nineteenth street. INQUIRE at 52e
Twentieth street.
Go in and see Krell & Maths nice con-
fectionery and ice cream parlor, and try
some one of their specialties.
For Rent-A restaurant with accom-.
modations for 80 boarders. Apply at
1901 Second avenue.
Carrington's children's matinee. Illus
trations from Robinson Crusoe; scenes
from funny side of life; at First Baptis,
church Saturday afternoon.
Wanted-A girl for general houseworh
in family of three; must come recon.
mended. Apply at 721 Seventeenth
street.
just arriyed-Pesrson's famous Eng.
lish EVerton Toffee; a delicious candy
Krell & Math are sole agents for Rock
Island. Try it.
Shiloh! Battle of Shiloh! Generals
Mcclellan, Sherman, Schofeld, Logan
and other illustrious union and confeder-
ate officers pronounce it the most won.
derful portrayal of great battle in exis
tence.
Try EVerton Toffee if you want some.
thing new in candy 1t is put up in five
cent packages, also in pound and half.
pound tins, neatly labeled. Krell &
Math are the only confectioners who
handle it.
Matineel Matineell Matinee!l Car.
rington's popular matinee. hist DRY, music
science, novelty. sllegoric. pyrotechnic
and chromotropic displys. A delight TO,
children. First Baptist church. Sstur.
day afternoon, May IA. admission, chill,
drsd 10c. adults Csc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
Strong Witnesses.

Among the thousands of testimonials
of cures by DR.. Miles New Heart Cure,
is that Of Nathan Allisons, q well-known
citizen of Glen Rock. Pa, who for years
had shortness of breath. sleeplessness,
pain in left side, shoulders, smothering
spells, ETC.; one bottle of DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure and one box of Nerve and
Liver Pills. cured him. Peter Jaquet,
Salem, N j., is another witness, who for
twenty years suffered with heart disease,
was pronounced incurable by physicians,
death stared him in the face, could not
lie down for fear of smothering to death
Immediately after using the New Cure
he felt better and could lie down and
sleep all night, and is now q we'll man.
The New Cure is sold, also free book, by
Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10

AID: Knox called the attention of the
council to the disbandment of the Frank
I'M Hose company, and that said company
Is willing to turn their apparatus, hose,
ETC., over to the city at a yery liberal
price. On motion Of Aid. Knox the af.
fairs OF the Franklin and Cable Hose
companies were referred to the fire and
llgn. committee for investigation and to
on motion OF Aid. Guyer the profile of
tne seventeenth street sewer with sum-
NIT on Ninth avenue was accepted and
'he CLERK instructed TO advertise for bids
Adjourned.
ROBERT KoEHLER.
CITY Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO. q,
IuCAs GOrrNrv

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of z. J.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of one
hundred dollars for each and every case
Of cstsrrh that cannot be cured BY the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D.. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY s. Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
Castoria.

"Castoria Is so we'll adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to- any prescription
know n to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill So Oxford CT RronLl.rr AZ W
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10

The centaur Company, II Murray Street, New York CT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on new principle-regulsting the
liver. stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad taste,
torpid liver. piles, constipation. IN
equalled for men, women, children
Smallest, mildest. surestl so doses 25
cents. Samples free at Hartz g. Balm.
sens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10

acastoria is the best remedy for children Of
,bicb am acquainted. hope the day is not
f.- distant when mothers will consider the real
tr,srest Of their children, and use Castoria in
s+saa of the various quack nostrums which are
dsstroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
norpbipe soothing syrup and other hurtful
AGENTS down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. j. F. KIScHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoyia.

The success Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
because it possesses true merit, and no
claim is made for it which is not fully
supported.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, sile ,.u.,, W Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-10

e. E. Parmenuer, attorney AZ law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postof1ce block. Rock Isl
and, Ills.