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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The Hutchinson Debating society is
now engaged in discussing the Ques-
ton whether the rungS of a ladder are
intended to separate the sides or To
hold them together.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

A New York man has Just made a
banjo in which there are 500 pieces of
wood. He ought TO have no trouble in
striking Il few cords out of ii.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

James Whitcomb Riley saw beauties
In 1.-The frost upon the pumpkin" but
no Florida poet has dared TO see any
thing beautiful about the frost on the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

A Wichita girl got into discussion
with her brother about the currency
question the other day and said some
thing about coming silver sweet 16
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

A Wichita school-boy brought down
the house the other day by defining the
word hazardous to mean a female
hazard"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

David Z. Hill is now known as the
great objector of the senate, but then
he is harmless as his objections are
ALWAYS oyerruled
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The willingness of ingalls, to be re-
suscitated indicates that he has fallen
into the ways and habits of the Cliff
DWellerS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

AS the end draws near the Demo
cratic congressman show but little
signs of repentance for the sins done
in that body.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The trouble with the present admin
istration is that they have lost the
combination that viii open any Of the
markets of the world.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Farmer Smith isn't much of a
Frenchman, but he is the only man
who has resigned from the senatorial
contest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The government at Hawaii acts az
much like America, as Oklahoma does
like Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Grow Cleveland and his secretary of
state have succeeded beyond measure
in cemeDting the friendship of eX-
Queen Liliuokalani.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The female suffragists are indignant
because it is claimed that they ought
TO lie satisfied because the duty on
broom sticks has been removed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Faure may make good president
and then again in selecting his cabinet
he may have his Gresham.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The NIulvanes still think that their
chances for the senate are good as they
have plenty of ammunition and an
overprOduction of oratory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

1t is fortunate for the drouth suffer
ers of his state that the time has ar
rived when Secretary Morton can dis
tribute seeds.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The due d'Orleans is in some such
position as John J. Ingalls,. They are
both waiting for the cat to jump.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The way in which the authorities
are hanging onto Bill Cook out in new
Mexico is at least suspicious.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The trolly is off in Brooklyn and
badly off, and 5000 men are out OF 4
Job.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Happy Pilgrim-I'm going to the bet
te. land
Conductor-You're on the wrong
route, then, mister. This train goes to
Chicago.-Puck.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

1t was Kansan who remarked that
If you don't see what you want at 10
peka, you must be blind.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Senator CullOm resembles Lincoln
In more than looks, as he has a great
hold upon the people of Illinois.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Perhaps Perier was jealous Of the
attention being shown Napoleon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The over production of the orange
crop was settled in a single night by
a. breath from the north.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

If Iilioukalani had been in Cashier
Perier's place she would have shown
them before she resigned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The Democratic party having no
live hero to worship are contenting
themselves with banquetting ghost.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

The infints NAL insect editors from
the rural part of Illinois got away with
the Jumbo editor in Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

It's the government and not the Dem
ocratic party that the Republican pro-
pose to help out of Il bad predicament.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

They have certainly been having a
Hawaiill of q time down there.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Bless the women! They are not wor-
rying over a deficit in the treasury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

Burton has made up his mind to die
fighting bravely or perish in the at
tempt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20

81 feel all right" says Mr.. Burton.
slave another cigar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-20
No Foreign Tongue Required.

Cautious Parent-Eet my girls Learn
foreign languages? Not if / know it!
They talk enough nonsense already.-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

C. s. Collins writing from Little
Rock, Ark, to the New York Her
aid. says;
So far as the democracy in this re-
gion is concerned, the sentiment in
favor of the restoration Of the Jeffer
sonian standard OF measure Of value
as it existed prior 20 1873, and by
independent action, is, in my iudg-
ment, next to unanimous. The
.boys in the trenches" recognize
that, as the act Of 1873 was placed
upon the statute books by''covin and
deceit. so the administration elect.
ed by them for the purpose OF un
doing that wrong has transpired tc
be device Of the enemy to prevent
by treachery, the execution OF theil
commands. They are unable te
appreciate the blessings OF a super
|lative backbone" which is obtrus
lively thrust upon them in lieu Of th'
dish they ordered. Woe betide th'
combination, however backed b.
wealth and official influence, tha
undertakes to prevent the execution
/ Of the demands Of the voters as the,
have been understood by them 70
the 20 years in which they hav
been bailled and cheated out Of thel
own by such iniquitous methods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Hon. Mike A. Sweeney, Qf Jas
per, at present State Senator from
Perry and Dubois counties, was in
this city Tuesday on business.
Mike is the same big-hearted, gen.
ial Democrat that he was when he
was tickling us all with his stump
speeches and telling US Of the DEM
ocratic fountain that never runs
dry; and is as generous and free
today with what he has as If it were
leaves and he had nothing to do
but distribute it among his friends.
He may be a candidate for Congress
lat the proper time, and if he Is, ne
will carry Dubois solid. Perry will
stand by him closer than q brother.
Really, Mike was down here to give
some deserving Democrat . posi-
ton in the State House. Camel
ton Telephone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

II any fact is established beyond
it is that where prices
Of farm products are very low the
great consumers Of manufactured
goods and wares cannot purchase,
cannot consume; therefore the
manufacturer cannot sell and OF me-
cessity must employ the wage earn
er on short time and starvation wages
or close his works entirely. Go ask
the carpet weavers in the city OF
New York, who had but six days.
work in five months, how low prices
benefited them. Ask the wheat
grower Of eastern Washington, who
parted with the crop Of 1894 at from
rs to 80 cents bushel, much below
the cost of production, to explain
what surplus he had with which TO
buy goods Of any kind. Ask him
if he would not rejoice with exceed
ing great JOY could he see that his
wheat in 1895 would sell for 81
bushel, payable in full legal tender
silver dollars. Ask the cotton plant
er OF Georgia, the empire state OF
the cotton belt, what benefit he or
his employees on the plantation
have derived from low prices Of cot
ton. Ask him he can see any
: thing before him but the destruction
. Of his industry, and loss Of his prop.
, erty, destitution and want. And
. when he has answered. as he must,
that the blight and curse Of a none
, tary famine are destroying him and
,, his then ask him if he could be as
! sured of receiving for his crop the
! average price Of cotton for five years,
1880. 1854, both inclusive-viz, H.
i OS cents a pound-in lawful silver
! money, whether in that event he
could not see immense advantage to
: his industry, to himself, his family,
4 to his employees on the plantation,
to the merchant, manufacturer, rail
!, !, road and to all his state and nation
- And would not that general increase
= of price extend to all other product'
Z Of toll? And would not thu
- benefits Of this increase Of piic'
reach back to the shop, mill ant
- - factory in an increased and increas
!, ing demand for goods and merchan
IA dise?-George G. Merrick.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Hate would overcome by killing
love conquers by dying.
The self-made man is the only
one who is entirely satisfied with
his job.
You can't measure a mans re-
ligion BY the length Of his face on
Sur day.
Some people have to stay poor
because they will not believe 1t Is
blessed to give.
There is no promise in the Bible
that the man shall have bread who
will not work.
The man who is in a hurry to gel
rich will have to part company with
Christ to do it.
The man who becomes q success
lful hypocrite has to work at il every
day in the week.
II sometimes happens that whel
the devil goes to church he walk
there with the preacher.
4 The devil keeps the weak-hearte'
'Ifrom starting for heaven by maxim
them believe the way is all up bill
II we will make it the habit Z
Our lives to look on the bright sid
we will always have a bright sid
10 look on.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

The report nf the superintendent
of public instruction for the year
1891 has Just been received at the
county supelintendent's office.
ANY school official, teacher,or .rlend
of education may secure "A copy by
calling for it,or sending tws nty-hve
cents to cover postage. FIRST
come: first served. Among other
things the report contains articles
on the following subjects
"Di-cuSsions on the common
school branches" "Graduates, =
Libraries" Estate Normal,
..umversity" Purdue" "Exami-
nation Questions, and various
statistical tables. From the table
ON County Graduates, which Is com
piled from reports furnished by
county superinlensents, we lear.l
the following about the occupations
Of parents Of the graduates Tor the
year 1898 1894, in Dubois County
"a parents were farmers.
:, parents were merchants.
| parent was IA lumberman.
3 parents were lawyers.
/ parent was an officer.
2 parent, were agents.
3 parents were ministers.
| parent was "A stock dealer.
= paientS were physicihns-
rarent was a laborer
| parent was "a manufacturer.
2 pa.cnts were clerks.
parent was "A contractor
parent was IA saddlcr.
> parents were housewives (wIdows)
l.. II will he seen that they wer
rather general in their occupations
showing that the work has reached
nearly every trade or occupation
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Holland.
SMALL SPICE.


The wooden shoes worn by the
people Of the countries are called
kloompers.
Such is the economy Of the Ditch
that lire and hot water are kept for
sale. the same as merchandise.
Chimes Of bells were invented in
Belgium and the principal buildings
have chimes that fill the air with
sweet music.
The finest laces are made in un-
derground cellars owing to the fact
that the thread breaks in the dry
air. The lace makers spend most
|of their lives in the damp cellars.
Harlem is the centre Of the
Dutch trade in flowers and fioweI
seeds. Here we find statue o.
Coster who is sailto have invented
movable printing type.
Ten thousand people of Amster
dam are employed in cutting and
polishing diamonds. Amsterdam is
one Of the principal diamond mar
kets Of the world. The creates
part Of the minerals polished in thu
/ United States is the work Of Tor
eigners.
MANY Of the houses in these coun
tries are SO built that the lowe
stories can be closed up water tight
lin case the dykes break this is yer.
Iconvenient. Rotterdam has man.
houses Of fthis kind.
In Amsterdam the buildings res
upon piles driven in the groun'
which is many feet below. Th
houses lean to the right and to tn
left. i'm fact in every direction
This is caused by the uneven sink
ling Of the piles.
THE TELESCOPE.
Two little boys, sons OF Mans LII
persheim, spectacle maker,
|playing one day, chanced to loo
Through two eye glasses. They NJ
ticed that the object appeared to
much nearer to them when see
Through the glasses. They tol
their father. and the invention OF u
= cItelescope was the result OF this cl
cumstance.
= sToRKs.
I These birds are great favorites
I. the Dutch people. These stor
s, build their nests on the chimney
,e and il is considered great om
!" when one comes to house. IN
&C are Of great benefit to the count
AZ for the reason Of their devourl
great numbers Of reptiles and
i i, sects. They help keep the dys
bv destroying animals which b'
p row in the banks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

iority. But the devil pushes his
crowd in a solid phalanx, sweeping
this country from Maine to Califor-
mia. God wants to m,ve forward
his forces. There's an old Repub-
ican says, 81 can't go with you
now; | want to see my man elected I;
YOU will have to excuse me this
time" And the old Democrat
saws, "Y-y-y-you will have to ex-
cuse me. too; | want to go with my
party this year; ! can't 60 with you,
Lord, this time; some other time,
maybe" And when G d wants to
rally his forces most of the church
is on the other side. and he cant
do il all.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Hunsingburg News

Hunsingburg News.
Thursday afternoon Of last week,
Alexander Bolen, one of the earliest
settlers of this county, died at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. M.
Griffith, in the north part Of the city,
at the age Of "a years. He leaves
six children to mourn his demise.
The remains were taken to Mt. Yer
non cemetery near Dale Saturday
afternoon for interment.
Last Friday word was received
here that Adam Halter, who left for
Kentucky several weeks ago in .
very feeble condition, died at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. 7.
Turner, at Bowling Green.
Died, Wednesday morning, at the
residence Of his son Henry Elshoff, /,
three miles from the city on the
Holland road, Herman Elshoff, aged
SO years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

PURDUE UNIVERSITY AGhIcULTU- [
RAJ EXPERIMENT STATION, OCT. 81. J
1t is difficult to estimate the loss
Indiana farmers have sustained from
hog cholera and swine plague this
wear. In some counties it will reach
s25, 900, and if the whole state has
suffered as much as the northwestern
portion, the total will probably ex-
ceed $500, 600.
There are two diseases responsible
for these heavy losses, hog cholera
and swine plague. As they are
much alike in symptoms and occur
under similar conditions. they may
be treated as one disease. Both are
germ diseases Of such fatal character
that only a small per cent. OF the
hogs attacked ever recover. Medl-
cinal treatment is not very effectual.
Preventive measures are more sue
cessf Al and are the ones &c be adopt.
ed.
These diseases being due to germs,
cannot exist without the germs being
PIE sent. They are taken in the
body with the food, water and air.
The closer amin ais come in contact,
the greater the possibilities Of spread
ing; hence, healthy and diseased
animals should be separated as soon
las the disease is recognized. The
healthy hogs should be taken from
the sick and not the sick from the
well. as in the latter case the ex
lcrement and secretions containing
the contagious principles are left II
the pen. on the ground, straw ant
troughs. During an outbreak it l
better to have the herd divided II
: punches of about fifteen, in smal
? pa stures, rather than a large her
In large field.
The hogs should not have acces
- t. ponds OF wallows, as this afford
favorable conditions for the germs
drinking water should be froi
q q dec. wells. The food should t
o clean and often changed. If no
3. has been separated from the heH
ss e. and RECEIVERS it should not be r
n turned to the herd for several week
q as it is capable Of giving the disea
to Others although it may appe
to be perfectly well. Hogs shou
- not be placed in pens where Z
- disease has been for three month
'el All dead animals should be burn'
Ior buried deeply in places whe
hogs will not Craze for year. ID
eased hogs should not be driv,
through lanes or other public hig!
ways. The healthy hogs should
cared for first and then the disease
!, otherwise disease bearing mater
- may be conveyed to the health
Clean the pens, use plenty OF
an Stacked lime on the floors befc
using a2ain.
The following formula given
the Bureau Of Animal Industries
as efficacious as any thing known
preventive and remedy. 1t }
r,,.av, fa,v roSnlfs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

The efforts already made to main-
tain the gold standard have burden
ed the People with 800, 600 600 OF
ten year 5 per cent. coin bonds and
and $62 400, 600 30 year 4 per cent.
coin bonds, issued in time Of pro-
found peace.
The annual interest and the prin-
Icipal Of these bonds must be paid
BY the People, and when paid up
to the maturity Of the respective
bonds will amount to @287 ,280, 600,
principal and interest, which
amount will be the actual cost TO
The People Of maintaining the gold
standard thus far.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Madison Township Trustee
Notice.

Notice il given that hereafter the Trus
tee Of Madison township will be at the
store room OF Mr.. John p. Norman. II
Ireland, on every Saturday, for the pui'
pose Of attending to township business
and all persons having business with ths
township are expected to confine II q
those days.
The township library is kept at Isaac
Alexander's in Ireland, where oil ma
obtain the books.
The Indiana School books will b
found ut Norman X Gray's store at al
times. JoHN T.. NORMAN,
Aug. l6. 'g5-y Trustee Madison Tp
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Good Residence I'm Ireland
For Sale.

House Of eight rooms and two halls
and good cellar, with three town lots in
!rsssd. Good water. stable, and other
out bxilIings. In good order every
way, q sice home near churches and
schocle, ~Ith good society surrounding
Will be saAd very cheap and on easy
erms. Apply 10 9. DoAxE, Jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Nothing is more praiseworthy
than for man to patiently and
conscientiously do work which i
uncongenial 10 him. but which il i
his duty TO do. "--E. J. Hardy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
The most
Interesting and Instructive
Novel
Written since the publication
Of ssUncle Toms Cabin.
1t will Impel
Millions 10 Action.
A Romance Based on American
Politics, and Replete with
Historical Information.

200, 900 copies sold. The liter
ary success Of the age. You can
have this engrossing tale, or"Coin :
Financial School," your choice,
by paving for the Jasper COURIER
one year in advance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

The w. G. T. U. County Con-
vention will convene in Jasper Nov.
l3d-( Saturday,, in the NJ. +.
Church. Every body is invited and
will receive a cordial welcome, and
will be royalty entertained.
Committee,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Give a tablespoonful once a day
to 80 pound hog. Give in sloppy
feeds. as bran, middlings, crushed
oats, etc. 1t will cost about $1.OO
to have it filled.
A. w. Biting,
Veterinarian.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Ex-Congressman Holman, erst-
while watch dog Of the Treasury,
saws that too much money is spent
in running this government.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Mr.. Bonifer from Dubois pur-
chased the Drach farm and has
moved on it. He is from Dubois
county.-Cannelton Telephone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
w. e. COX,
Attorney at Law
.IASPEI1. INDIA ~ a.

Prosecuting Attorney for the nth Judicial
circuit and will carefully attend to any civil
hnsiness entrusted to him in any county "f
the circuit. s
once In spayd's building on Public Square
Dec. y, W-lv
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

Let us make this the best school
year in The history Of the county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
a
Mean-Looking
Letter-Head

Has lost many a dollar
for business men. Ii a
man is judged by the coat
he wears, he is also Judged
by the letter-head he uses.
An artistic and business
like letter-head has often
been a basis Of credit. 1t
may be looked on as a good
investment. Let US fit your
business with a good coat.
We do fine printing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
Educational Column

~ GEo. II. WILSON co. sur'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15

..on. OF the most striking-aimo-t starr
ling-aud original novels of the day IN" key
NOT. OF which may affect a nation. hut anid
All of this the story is not lost II retains ~
fascination as a novel. II Is strange -ort ot
bock-ole the thinker will read-becau-e oi
so,p.. thing--fn. q the school girl will read,
because of its love story. II u great force
full production which may excee~ any o. tne
strong inpulsive works OF the age, appeai'
Inv to minds hearts and emotions alike
which may be vast In it, political elects
Chicago Times
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-11-15
wv. T.U. COLUM N
CONDUCTED BY MRS. NJ. l.. HOBBS.
SOME SHOULDER HITS DELIVERED
BY ONE THAT FEARS NOT
THE DEVIL.
Evangelist Sam Jones Gives His Opinion
Of the Whisky Business and the
Churches, Parties and Men that Sup
port the Internal Traffic.

The difference between the two
old parties seems to ! G about this
The Democratic party savs, we
are in 'avor Of whisky, and to show
YOU we are what we profess We
drink all we can get of it. =