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The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
DRAWBACKS OF FREE LIBRARIES

The Particular Book You Want Is Always
 Out and the System of Fines Annoying. Here Is one mans experience of a free circulating library: T gave my reference and took out my first book. 1t was good to scan the library list and see the amount of literature I could read free. The second time 1 wrote, according to the rule, the list of cabal- istic figures which index the book, and after nearly half hours delay l was told that the one I wanted was out Then put down fresh sets of figures and wasted more half hours, but they were all out until 1 finally took in desperation a book recommended me by the young woman who disappears for such an age to make the searches. This book proved so uninteresting that I brought it back next day and again went through the figure list business and the half hours of waiting, until wound up by repeating my previous ex- perience and taking a book by recom- mendation.
 II threw it aside on reaching home and forgot 1 had it until postal warn tuS luc O1 Ill0 QuC OI one CcnG IOT every day over two weeks in which I had it had now set in. I turned up with it when eight cents were due, took out another I didn't want and forgot it until eleven cents were due, kept up the business of figure lists, waitings, books didn't call for and fines after ward throughout year until might far better have bought straightout the books I wanted, but never got.
 At last one time with book in my possession I left town. A siege of postals and of visits from mysterious looking man kept my servant busy. had forgotten all about the book, and my friends were indignant over the dunning of this individual. On my re- turn to town I found that my refer ence had been called upon to pay for the book which I was in the position of having stolen from the library, and that my reputation was in an unpleas- ant fix. l now pay for my books.''
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
A Notable Event.

When Queen Victoria travels, an en- zine is carefully selected, in charge of an experienced engineer and fireman. A pilot engine always precedes the royal train, and no train is allowed to cross the main line for half an hour be- fore the time for the queen to pass. The gates at all grade crossings are locked, all shifting operations are sus- pended and an army of track-walkers are on duty to remove any obstruction from the line. In addition to all this, a telegram is sent from every station heraIding her approach. Altogether, it must be quite an events when her majesty takes a trip, but the general travelling public cannot enjoy it.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
STORY OF THRockMoRToN.
How He Obtained Verdict for . Client in a Texas Court.

The late Gov. Throckmorton, of Texas, was once engaged in the defense of a man accused of murder The evi- dence against his client, says Kate Fields Washington, was too strong to be overcome by any plea except that of self defense; but the man killed was in his shirt sleeves at the time, and no one had seen him with a weapon exposed.
 Mir. Throckmorton at the proper june
 ture of affairs suddenly pulled off his coat and waistcoat and, turning around so that the jury could see every side of him, inquired whether, in their judgment, he was armed or not. The answer in the negative was unanimous. With knowing smile MT. Throckmor- ton proceeded to draw from under his left arm one pistol, another from under his right, one from each of his boots, and, finally, huge bowie-knife from under his shirt at the back of his neck. As he laid the weapons in row on the table, he said: "You, see, gentlemen, although in my shirt sleeves, it was not safe to consider me unarmed." The counsel for the prosecution knew from that moment that their case was gone.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
Ills Striking Feature.

A certain judge who is blessed with Q tremendous head of hair, which is generally in state of wild disorder, was questioning youthful witness, to make sure that he comprehended the character and importance of the oath he was about to take. Boy" he said, with his severest and most magisterial manner, do you feel sure that you could identify me after six months. Now be careful. Think before you speak" ''Wen, your honor," replied the boy. after a prolonged survey of the judges portly figure and rugged features, "I ain't sure, but I think I could if you wasn't to comb your hair. !"
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
SOME ODDITIES IN ETIQUETTE.
What Is Considered Proper and Improper
 in Different Countries.

in Different Countries.
 In Holland lady is expected to re- tire precipitately if she should enter a store or restaurant where men are con- gregated. She waits until they have transacted their business and departed.
 Ladies seldom rise in Spain to receive a male visitor, and they rarely accom- pany him to the door. For Spaniard to give lady-even his wife-his arm while out walking is looked upon as a violation of propriety.
 No Turk will ever enter sitting room with dirty shoes. The upper classes wear tight-ftting shoes with goloshes over them. The latter, which receive all the dirt and dust, are left outside the door. The Turk never washes in dirty water. Water is poured over his hands, so that when polluted it runs away.
 In Syria the people never take off their hats or turbans when entering the house or visiting friend, but they always leave their shoes at the door. There are no mats or scrapers outside, and the floors inside are covered with expensive rugs, kept very clean in Moslem houses and used to kneel upon while praying.
 In Persia among the aristocracy 8 visitor sends notice an hour or two be- fore calling, and gives days notice if the visit is one of great importance. He is met by servants before he reaches the house, and other considerations are shown him, according to relative rank. The left and not the right is consid- cred the position of honor.
 In Sweden, if you address the poor est person on the street, you must lift your hat. The same courtesy is insist ed upon if you pass lady on the stair way. To enter reading room or bank with ones hat on is regarded as impolite.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
JOINTS AND CARTILAGE.
One of the Wonders of Nature In the
 Human Body,

Human Body.
 Why do joints work so easily and never give us any pain? In a fresh joint its appearance in life can be readily studied. In the ball and socket joint, says the London Hospital, the round end of the bone, as we'll as the cup, are covered or lined with smooth substance called cartilage" or ''gris. tie" kept moist and smooth with synovia. Cartilage contains no nerves, and has no feeling; if it had, we should have pain when we moved. The bones are kept in place at the joints by very strong bands or fragments, in hinge joints number of these bands are fastened above and below, but in ball and socket joints they also surround the joint, forming. a cap, in which the joint moves freely. In disease this smooth cartilage gets worn away, and the ends of bone rub together like those of skeleton; the pain is great, because the bones have nerves, though the car tilage has none. A bone without car tilage is like decayed tooth with an exposed nerve. In a healthy tooth the nerve is well covered, and gives no pain, and in healthy bone the nerves are there, but they are only felt when the cartilage is worn away.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
HE NAMED THE TOWN.
A Choking Indian Responsible for Keo-

A Choking Indian Responsible for KeO-
 kuk's Peculiar COsnomcn.
 Just been out in Keol1uk. Hottest place in Iowa." said a weary traveller the other day. Wonder why they have such towns on the map. Only place there that appears to do any business is the steam laundry. What does the name Keokuk mean, any way?"
 Indians named it,' said travelling man, in the rotunda.
 ':Wish they had forgotten to, " sighed the weary wayfarer.
 Ever hear ho.5 it came about?" asked the drummer.
 Never" replied the traveller, as he sank, exhausted, into chair.
 Well, it was in this way" said the commercial man, sitting down. Years ago a lone Indian walked across the plains looking for game and trouble. He shot a prairie chicken, built a fire near the river and cooked his bird on what is noxy the site of Keolkuk.''
 Was this in the summer time?'' asked the traveller.
 Ut was" said the drummer.
 Don't see why he needed a fire to cook a chicken, then"
 Never mind about that. He cooked his chicken and proceeded to demolish it. As he sat upon the river bank en- gagged in this pleasing pastime it sud- denly occurred to him that some day there might be great city built where he was sitting"
 ''The red man was fooled" said the traveller.
 Well" continued the drummer, not needing the interruption, ''he thought to give that great city a name, and he arose, the chicken still in his hand, and prepared to register the name with the winds of heaven. Just then bone stuck in his throat and all he could say was 'Ke-o-kuk.' ''
 Then the two men clinched and the porter pulled them apart.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
FINE, FRESH, RIPE OLIVES,
 FREE. HELP YOURSELF.

Of course there is a rush from the station as soon as the box and it's con- tents are discovered, and swarms of in- nocents seize the pretty fruit and dig combined howl and a great deal of eX- pectoration and disgust, for the delu- sive fruit are nearly as puckery as per simmons.
 And the planter? Oh, he takes his fun from partly hidden summer house within his grounds, where he occasion ally seats himself to enjoy the specta- says
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
The Eish's Power.

A fish exerts its great propulsive power with its tail, not it's fins. The paddle wheel was made on the fin theory of propulsion, and the screw propeller had it's origin in noting the action of the tail. It is now shown that the fins of the tail actually per form the evolutions described by the propeller blades, and that the fish in it's sinuous motion through the water depends on the torsional action of the tail to give it power.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
A Confusing Clause.

A famous London will bequeathed 'all my black and white horses" to 8 certain devisee. After the lawyers had wrangled to determine whether all the black horses and all the white ones were meant, or only the piebald, or black-and-white ones, a witness testi- fed that all the horses of the dead man were mares, and the confusion was worse contounGed,
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
Continents Named for Women.

Three great divisions of the globe took their names from feminine orig inals-Asia from nymph of that name, Europe from Europa, the daugh- ter of Agenos, and Africa from Libya, or Aphrica, the daughter of Epaphus. And the fourth quarter, America, though named for a man, has been given a feminine ending,
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given: First, That the duplicate assessment roll of Apache County, Arizona, for the year 1894, is now in my possession for the collection of taxes levied.
 Second, That taxes will be delinquent on the Third Monday of December, 1894, and unless paid on that day, or prior thereto, five per cent, will be added to the amount thereof as penalty. Third. Taxes may be paid at my office in the court house in St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona, at any time within of, flee hours from this date until the Third Monday in December, 1894:
 w. H. GIBBONS.
 Tax Collector. St. Johns, Sept. r, 1894.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
z DOLLARS
 10 PER DAY 2U Easily Made.

We want many men, women, boys, and girlsto work for us few hours daily, right in and around their own homes. The business Is easy, pleasans. strictly honorable aud pays better than any other offered agents. You have a clear field and no competition. Experience and special ability un. necessary. No capital required. We equip you with everything that you need, treat vou well, and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages. Women do as we'll as men, and boys and girls make good pay. Any one, anywhere, can do me work. All succscd who follow our plain ana sim- ple directions. Earnest work will surely bring you a great deal of money Everything Is new and In great demand. Write for our pamphlss circular, and receive full information. No harm done if you conclude not to go on with tns business.
 GEORGE STINsoN & O.,
 Box @88,
 PORTLAND, MAINE.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
THE EXCHANGE SALOON, Commercial Street, St. Johns, Arizona.
 J. T. CLAYBROOK Proprietor
 SPECIAL RULES.
SPECIAL RULES.

l. Wild and irregular drinkers will keep out of the way of regular customers Cash orders take precedence over all others, and will be repeated back with co K by operator behind the bar.
 2 Over due drinkers expected take side track un til pay arrives, when they will their regular rights, by settlement.
 B. Any failure to comply with the above will cause suspension
 SAn grievances made satisfactory and time card issued at The Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-10-18
Apply for Information About THE GREAT
 SOUTHWEST

MIhana last year farmers netted $100 to s20C NHCi C per acre for fruit grown on land that can be duplicated today for $50 per acre. Whoro five tons of alfalfa hay, worth SIP per SSHCi C ton, was grown on land the like of which can be bought for $l5 per acre. Whoro many other products such ss sweet vvHOi C potatoes, tomatoes and early vegeta- bles netted as large and larger profits than fruit. AThayo n the summers are cool. the winters sShCi c warm, cyclones unknown and mala- ria upheard of
 Whoro there Is the best topening in the world ssnCi C for honest industry.
 Tow. F. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager, A., I: s. F. R. R.
 Or HENRY F. GARRISON,
 Immigration Agent, A., T. & F. R. R.
 623 Rialto Building, Chicago, III. This railway passes through twelve states and territories, and having no lands of it's own sell has no object in advancing the interests of any speci al locality, in giving any other than sb- solut ely reliable information. It realizes that the prosperity of the farmers of the great south- west means prosperity to itself also, and is thns naturally willing to aid the immigrant asmuch as possible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

Air plants-who has not seen them,
and who that has seen them does not
possess onei These are (what no
other plant is) both artistic and prac
teal. They are the most accommo-
dating things imaginable. They don't
need anything but little water now
and then, and they will live without
that for months. You may roll them
up, pack them in your trunk, sit OH
them, do anything you will, even to
cutting them up. yet hang them up
in the window, and they will grow.
Nothing is prettier for dainty room
or the piazza than these air plants.
Suspended by delicate wires, which
are invisible, they seem fairylike to
float into space. Boston Advertiser.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

n. Ambrose Thomas, on whom the
grand cross-formerly grand Gordon
of the Legion Of Honor was be
slowed on the occasion Of the thou
sandth representation Of "Mignon,"
Is one Of six civilians who at present
hold that order Meissonier is the
only artist who has ever held this
distinction. The number Of grand
crosses is limited to 50, but for long
time past the number actually hold
ing the decoration has varied be-
tween 40 and 80. When the Legion
Of Honor was created in 1902 by Gen
eral Bonaparte, then first consul, the
holders Of the grand Gordon were en-,
titled to draw $500 year. At the
restoration this amount was reduced
by one-half. Nowadays the mem
bers Of the Legion Of Honor receive
the following annuities Knights
flO; officers, f20 commanders, $40
grand officers, $50, and grand crosses
4l20. Decorations conferred on civil
ians do not carry with them any pen
sion. London News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

The process consists in using two
washes or solutions for covering the
surface Of the walls-one composed
Of CASTLE soap and water and one of
alum and water. The proportions
are three-quarters Of pound of soap
to q gallon of water and half a pound
Of alum to 4 gallons Of water, both
substances to be perfectly clean and
dry, and the temperature Of the air
not above 25 degrees F. when the
compositions are applied.
The first. or soap wash, should be
laid on when boiling hot with fiat
brush. taking care to form a froth
on the brickwork. This wash should
remain "a hours, so as to become dry
and hard before the secoild, or alum
wash. is applied. which should be
done in the same manner as the first.
The temperature Of this wash when
applied may be 60 or 20 degrees F.,
and this also should remain "a hours
before second coat Of soap wash IL
put on. These coats are to be applied
alternately until the walls are made
impervious to water. The alum and
soap thus combined form an insolu-
BILE compound. filling the pores Of the
masonry and entirely preventing the
water from entering the wall
Architect and Building.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

Johnnie Are you going to the Gem
etery to see the graves decorated
with flowers and flags, Jimmicf
Jimmie No. mother won't let me.
Anyway don't want to 20. Why,
our back yards just as good as a
graveyard. There are two cats, a
log, a squirrel and canary buried
there. and we have lots Of flowers
growing in the beds.
Johnnie But you don't see all the
flags.
Jimmie -Humph. That's nothing.
Why, all the walks in our yard are
made Of flags. Philadelphia Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13
Louisville, Evansville & 81. Lopb
Consolidated R. R.
THE AIR Line"
81 Miles the Shortest n
Between Louisville &
st. Louis.
The Preferred Route 10 IN.
East and West.
riMEoARD IN EFFECT. Apr,,,s.,sa.

The lowest ticket rates tn the West, A. w,u
as folders and general Information. viii h.
furnished ON application to the und.rswu.d
see that your ticket reads Via IN. Al
Line" Jos. BENEDICT, Agt. Jnsp.r I.
X. A. CAMPBELL. Gcn'l Pass. Agent
j. II. RUNNER, Trav'g Pass. Ag't, St Lon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

When l.. Calpurnius Piso was APP
pointed governor Of Macedonia for
one year, he drew for his outfit
from the public treasury Is, 600, 900
sesterces. or 4l50, 900. He did not
want the money for that purpose
everything required by q proconsul
was supplied TO him by the province
Piso simply took the money for him
self ana loaned it out in Rome ut
high interest. {. Verres was charged
by Cicero with having robbed Sicily
Of $3.50, 900 in three years, besides
many valuable works Of art. He
practically admitted his guilt by re
firing from Rome without attempt
ing any defense Cicero, when gov
ernor Of the poor province Of Cilicia,
fonnd himself the richer in one year
by f20, 900. and he was perhaps the
only proconsul who ever handed over
his surplus to the state.
There can be no doubt that Cicero
and the younger Pliny received large
sums from their clients while those
clients were still living. Balbus il
not likely to have secured the argu
ment PRO Balbo" for a mere trifle,
And the gratitude Of Sicily for the
prosecution of Verres undoubtedly
took a very substantial form. Apart
from all such honoraria, it is record
ed that Cicero and the younger Pliny
received legacies from clients to the
amount Of fl70. 900. Gibbon tells US
on the authority Of Olympiodorus
that several Of the richest senator
had an income Of 100000 year
without computing the stated pro
vision Of corn and wine. New Yorl
Advertiser.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13
Columbia Township Trus-
tees Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee Of Columbia
To-. Dubois county, Ind, will attend u
Township business at his residence on
every Saturday, and persons having
township business Ia transact are r.
qucsted 10 presen. il on that day of the
week.
The Township Library is kept at the
office Of the Trustee, where those en-
titled can obtain books
NELSON HARRIS, Trustee.
June 2sth, lSss-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

The undersigned. Trustee Of Balm
bridge township, Dubois county, will at
tend to Township business on Saturday
Of every week, al his residence on North
Main street, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth, IN Jaspcr.
The Library Of said Township IL kept
at the bookstore of " RI. Jacob Gosnann,
where persons wanting books can OBJ
tain them at any time.
JosEPn EcKsrEIS, Trustee.
April 20, ls94-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13

He-Was your father angry when
you mentioned my name to hint
She In a perfect rage.
He Then suppose hell never
give his consenti
She Yes. he will; II was because
you had not asked sooner. Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13
TuE GREATEST TRlP OF THE SEASON
TO OLD POINT COMFORT ANDTU
sEASuOkE.
The Nest Enjoy able for the smallest
Expense.

The regular Annual Excursion to old
Point Comfort Ia charge of Mr.. W. \. Wilgus.
n. y. A.. viii be- run Thursday, July 18th. Via
Air Line and C.A -. Railways, nom Jasper on
regular train. leaving AZ 70 a. M, connect
ing with >cashorc special, which leaves L.. \
\. Union station AT 10 y. M. The round
trip rate to old Point Comfort Il only <lsm.
and the tickets are good until August 18th.
with stop over privileges returning only.
This trip surpasscs any offered the travel
ing public when you consider the small ex
pense, and the many delightful diversions
offered. Grand and beautiful scenery. In
vigorat ing mountain air. surf bathing, ocean
voyage, palatlal entertainment AT the Hygcia
Hotel. and visit to the Capital. II desired.
The low rate OF $50 per day has been Sc
cured AT the Hygcia for all who 10 on the
special. Every attention and courtesy Will
br extended 70 ladies without escorts. Choice
Of routes returning. between Richmond ana
|tiifon Forge, Will be given, enabling those
Who desire To visit i.ynchburg, Natural
bridge aud other points of interest.
sleeping ear rates i'll be $500 for berth.
i.ouisvili to Old Point. to be occupied by
one or two persons. and application for
sleeping car space should he made AT once to
W. 4. WIL.us, 253 Fourth street, Louisville.
ny. For further particulars, address IA
above or call ON Agent Air Line Railway.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-07-13
JASPER. INDIANA.
PETER j. BOSNIAN. Agent
FINE FARM FOR SALE!
IN Madison Township.

One of the best farms in Madison
township is now for sale 10y the under
eigned, to-wit: ll2is acres in Sec. ~
Town One South, Range West, for
merly belonging to John Burge, de
ceased. 1t will he sold at reasonable
price, and on partial payments II de
sired. Ii you want a good farm, IN
good locality, near the thriving town o.
Ireland, this is your opportunity. fol
particulars, call ON
CLEMENT DoA>E
at Jasper Courier Office.
Also, 237 acres, formerly known a. ih'
Adam Smith farm, al the point when
the railroad crosses Patoka river will y
sold cheap. Call soon.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-16

Thousands of new patrons have
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla this season
and realized it's benefit in blood purified
aud strength restored.