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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.


"
Value OF Good Roads.
At a meeting of wheelmen and other
citizens of Lowell, Mass, held for the
purpose Of devising plans for lettering
streets and highways, the following
plank. was adopted:
.In the highways OF . country, one
can read the character Of the people who
dwell therein. In the streets of a city.
one can read history. Our streets and
highways tell tales to every stranger
that visits us for good or evil. As citi-
gems. we have an active interest in the
welfare and prosperity of our city and
state. in the honesty and integrity Of
our officials, in the wise and economic
expenditures of our money.
"Of the internal working and manage
ment of the municipal machinery we
nav know nothing; but of its outward
appearance, we may know everything.
by their works We shall know them
we believe that the most practical,
economic and beneficial method TO build
up a successful and prosperous city Il
IN the practical and economic construc-
ton of good roads and streets. We be-
licye in a road commission OF trained
and experienced men independent OF
the dictates and authority of petty poll
ticians. We believe that good roads
should be first built under the super.
vision and direction Of this commission
IN the best and most thorough manner
end kept in that condition; that the un.
licensed and unlimited disturbance Of
our streets and ways should be pro-
bibited."
This is the spirit that should prompt
the people Of every city and community
TO unite their forces and carry to . hap
by finish their purpose TO enjoy good
streets and highways. Improper roads
cost too much for any community to 70
tain. Good roads are cheapest. A
w. Bulletin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
FASHIONS ERILLs.

Cashmeres are being once more intro
duced and as they drapc easily, lend
themselves TO the new, fnssy skirts. a
purple cashmere trimmed In steel EN-
b~roideries is the latest.
An entirely seductive garment rs n
gown with a ;ight-ftting waist with
short basques made Of gray astrakhnn
and cloth sleeves OF the same color.
Wide rcvers of pinkish heliotrope velvet
relieve the front and a jabot OF butter
color lace adds to its att~ractiveness.
Turquoise blue velvet. exquisitely
embroidered in gold and colored en-
broideries, forms a little evening cap.
II is shaped in four points and bor-
dered with Thibet fur, with a high col
lar of the same. The lining Is turquoise
satin, brocaded with tiny punches OF
red roses.
Luxurious coat to be worn when one
is driving on a crisp day is ecru box
cloth. tight-fitting in the back, with
loose front, fastening on one side with
a single row of buttons. The seams are
peculiarly cut in from the collar and
the seams are all corded. 1t is lined
throughout and has edgings OF squirrel
Black and white Is fc- the moment
much in vogue in Paris and an English
gown sent over to an English belle is
stunning. Cream miroir velvet with jet
spots in groups OF three placed on the
skirt It irregular intervals and dimin.
ishing in size toward the waist, n folded
wnistband and neck trimming of yellow
satin make up the effect.
In all varieties of weather, gray days
at Balmoral or brilliant October wealth
er ut Paris, the Russian empress I'D
hcred to her love for white and all he'
ceremonial gowns were of this hue. II
requires an extremely delicate and pure
complexion TO stand white. The Paris
ian modistes have seized upon the ides
and have introduced moutons, the soft
white fur which shows up SO well or
outside garments.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

never know what may save a man who
seems to be as good as dead.
Many a man h seemed TO be dying of
consumption, and whom the doctors pro-
nounced just as good as dead, has got well
and strong and hearty again by using DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. This
wonderful medicine has shown the doctors
that consum ption isn't always a fatal dis
ease. II can be cured IL you get at the
germs Of il in the blood and clear them out
thoroughly. That Is what this " Discovery"
does. II makes new blood, healthy blood.
The germs of consumption can't exist in
healthy blood. They simply let 20 their
hold and are carried out OF the system /;
then the new blood builds up new tissue,
new flesh, new power, new life. It carries
vitality to the lungs, the bronchial tubes and
every other part of the body.
II cures people after cod liver oil has
failed, because their digestive organs arc
too weak to digest fat. foods. The "Discov-
cry" makes the digestion strong.
For thin and pale and emaciated people
there Ia no flesh builder in The world to
compare with It. II doesn't make habby
fat, but hard. healthy flesh. II builds nerve
power and force and endurance. II Is never
safe to pronounce any one dying Of con-
sumption" or any other wasting disease,
until this marvellous "~r.scovcry" has been
given a fair trial.
DR.. Picrcc's thousand page illustrated
book, The Peoples Common Sense Med
ical Adviser - will be sent free paper-bound
for the cost Of mailing only, ~ one-cene
stamps. Cloth. bound, 10 stanps extsa.
address DR.. r v. Pierce. Buffalo. n. \.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
FENCE FOR FARM GARDEN.

small garden, that admits of easy and
thorough cultivation. The garden
must be entirely in rows running
lengthwise. The side fences r per-
manent. The ends are panels of fence
that hook onto posts set permanently,
each post being in line with a plant
row in the garden, SO that they will not
be in the way of tho horse and the culti'
vator. 1t is but q moments work ia
take down or put up these end panels.
as they can be made Of light strips
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
DAIRY SUGGESTIONS.

Never touch butter with the hands.
When milking. make a business OF II
Milk the COWS clean, IL you would
milk them long.
Good milk. that will make good but.
ter. will make good cheese.
Raise your cows. They will cost
less, quality considered. than those you
buy.
To get the best prices for butter,
make a quantity that the best consum'
sr want, and then manage to get youa
product into their hands without the
Intervention Of too many middlemsn~
Rural World
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
THE MAKING OF WORDS.

Martinez was originally the name OF
a colonel in the army of Louis NV. He
was a rigid disciplinarian, and remod'
cled and recognized the army with
such strictness that his name was sub
sequently applied to any severe dis
ciplinarian.
Abjuration was once simply a Swear
ing away" Until comparatively recent
times In England it vas customary. In
the case of doubt OF a criminals guilt
TO permit him to go to the church and
swear to his innocence, after doing
which he was cleared.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
PROTECTION IN WINTER.
How to Care Effectively DIR Young Trecs
and Tender shrubs.

and Tender shrubs.
The aim in giving any kind Of winter
protection is merely to preserve the
gains made i'll root or top growth DUR
ing the preceding season. AT a in the
illustration is shown a young tree well
protected both by stake and mound.
A few stone piled around the stem.
as shown at b, will often do very well,
at least are much better than no pro-
lection at all, but will not prevent in
jury from rabbits and mice, as the
mound is quite liable to do. Young
trees with little root. when left exposed
TO the sweeping winds without support,
usually are swayed back and forth UNI
til n funnel-shaped cavity is formed
around the base. as may be seen at c,
endangering the life of the tree from
the drying out of the already scant
root supply. or perhaps by being en-
tirely blown over, as seen at d. Young
e,crgreens. with their comparatively
heavy tops, are particularly subject to
displacement or partial %uprooting by
the winters winds, and may be held In
position by stout strings fastened to
the stem ADD to small stakes driven into
the ground n few feet from the base OF
the tree. as shown at e. Small compact
are liable to be broken down
by a heavy snowfall, and the most nat
ural protection perhaps is the one sug-
gestcd ut {, consisting Of a sort OF roof
made Of two pieces of board. Tender
shrubs may be treated in a variety OF
ways. At 6 we have a shrub protected
by an inverted barrel. To make n sure
thing still surer, the other head might
be taken also. the barrel filed with
dry leaves and again covered. At h
we sec the shrub wrapped in canvas
or muslin: at protected by straw or
straw mating. A simple way of COW
ering small. tender shrubbery is by
means of sods. rs illustrated Mt j; but
ordinary soil. as at A. will do about az
well.-Farm and Home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
Rams Horn Brcvittcs.

YET man to think right. and God will
get him TO do right.
me Lords army was never defeated
in il. ~
me man who would have the power
- move mountains must begin on
grains of sand.
.,ihe devil has no dart in his culver
Of faith.
'he Bible in your home Ia simply .
80, ornament. the devil NAV walk
IN and Nit down on il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
ROAD LEGISLATION.
Illinois Politicians WIN Have to Make
Good Their Promises.

1865
The state platforms Of each of the
great parties or Illinois gave pledges
for legislation in favor OF good roads.
Now that the election is over, the peo-
pie will insist upon the fulfillment OF
the promises made To them. Inasmucn
as both parties are pledged, there can
be no plausible prctcxt for regarding
the issue MS partisan. II is quite prob
able hat many bills will be presented,
and herein danger may lie. Perhaps 1t
may he well if a joint committee on
roads be appointed by the house and
senate. care being taken that its mem
bers represent fairly the rural and ur-
ban interests, and that one Oh two men
experienced in road building be upon it.
The committee should be as non-parti-
san as possible, and to 1t all road bills
presented by individual members might
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
Don't oba Spit and smoke Your Life
AxaV

II you want TO quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, sl-ong, magnetic,
full OF new life aud yigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. MANY gain ten pounds in ten days.
4OO. 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee o
cure. Booklet aud sample mailed free; Ad
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
When a
man falls out
-f 49, -

When a
man falls out
of a ten-stoy
w | n d o w
you'd natu-
rally say he
Is a dead
man. Well,
perhaps he
is and then
again, per
maps n OF.
Someth ng
III a save
him. There
III la be a
friendly avn
ing that will
let him down
easy, SO he
may be sound
and we'll to-
Won
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

MRs. GRuMPrY-"Why don't wives rise
up and make their husbands stand aroundl"
Grumpcy-"Because men never propose TO
that kind of women Detroit Free Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

EVERY man has some peculiar train OF
thought which he falls back upon when he
Is alone. This. TO a great degree, molds the
m~an.-Dugald Stewart.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
THE A r GARDEN.

How to Avoid Destruction and L0ss from
Straying Cattle.
Some kitchen gardens must be fenced,
or destruction from straying cattle will
follow. 1t is n misfortune, however. to
have n garden SO fenced that cultiva-
ton cannot take place. The accom-
panying sketch shows a way to fence a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

Because the whole surface OF . high
way has been pulverired into dust e 70
reason why we should call itahne roao.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

PIso's Cure Is a wonderful Cough medi-
cine.-MRs. w. PIcKERT, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, N. y, Oct. rs, "a.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

THIS sorrow, which has cut down TO the
root, has come, not as q spelling OF your
life, but as a preparation for it.-George
Eliot.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

1t has stood the
test of time; it has
saved thousands OF
lives; it has restor-
cd millions of suf-
ferers to health;
il has done what
was C V done,
never attempted
before it has made
men stronger and
healthier; it has
made :. women
brighter and hap
pier; :. it stands
alone in all these
qualities. Do you
not think it would
be wise for you to
use it and thus
avoid the dangers
OF the season 7 In
sist upon having it
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

There Is much in the breed, much 10
the feed. but still more In the feeder.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

'sIs 1T true thai Pidgcr is financially en-
barrassed 4" "He is awfully ia debt, but IL
doesn't seem TO embarrass him any."-Chi-
cago Record.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

WnES bilious or ~costivc. eat a Cascaret,
cathartic, cure guaranteed, loo, 2oc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

The man who is charitable 70 himself win
listen TO the mute appeal fer assistance
made by his stomach, or his liver, In the
shape OF q vers d~yspcptic qualns and un-
easy sensations in the regions OF the gland
that s~ecretes his bile. Hostettcr's stomach
Bitters, my dear sir, or madam ~ as tie case
may be is what you require. Hasten 10 use
II you are troubled with heartburn, wind in
the stomach, or note that your skin or the
whites OF your eyes are taking a sallow hue.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04

down gener.|
ally. :. :. The
first parts that
the weather
affects are the
kidneys. The
urea is not
off,
but is forced
back upon the
lungs, and dis
case results
eau by
weakness Of
the kidneys.
Large bottle. or new style.
smaller one al } luE drnggis.s-
TX
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-04
HIS
is ThE


} of year :. >.
when men :.
women ..
become weak
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
THE FRINGE OF WALES.
He Has Passed Ills Finy-sixth Birth.
NnY.

On December Albert Edward, Prince
OF Wales. celebrated his a6th birthday
On next Tuesday he will have enjoyed
his title for 55 years, the longest period
II has ever been held by any Individual
save by the last Prince of Wales before
him. who adorned the throne of Great
Britain as George w. Should Queen
Victoria live for two years and n half
longer. as 1t Is hoped she will. her eldest
son may attain the distinction OF having
waited for the throne longer than any
other man on record, the only perma-
ncrt distinction he is likely to achieve
in history.
Since his visit to the United States, &c
years ago, the Prince has spent much
time on his education. He has not
spared money on it. for English jour
nails estimate the cost of his education
as being already $50. 1000 600. He can pre-
side with grace at public banuuets and
at the dedication of the products of
British sculpture and architecture, can
open cattle fairs. charity bazaars and
the sales of his own live stock with little
speeches that are always safe. When he
opens his mouth England feels sure that
he VIII not put his foot in 1t, an aero
batic feat in which his talented nephew,
the War Lord of Germany, is expert.
And Albert Edward has the proud con-
sciouSncsS that If he chooses TO walk
down Picadlily without collar or cravat
or with spats where his cuffs should be-
within Il week not only all London, hut
Paris and Berlin and Toxic and New
York Will he doing the >rme thing New
ertheless. he has learned not to take his
royalty too seriously.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Beating the flank.

AT Nice you can for n very small sum
purchase a system" To beat the bank
The fact that these Systems" are pub
licly sold for an insignificant sum ought
10 destroy the confidence of any sane
man In them, yet the gamblers buy them
regularly.
The gambler requires n SYSTEM" that
IS. previously arranged sequence of
bets so cunningly devised that the odds
which would otherwise be In favor of
the bank become by its use in favor of
tho gambler.
Systems vary In price from half a
franc TO twenty franc. the higher figure
being much the most likely to attract
buyers. The plan Of incosing the pre-
cious secret in fastened envelope,
which the purchaser may not open until
he has paid five francs for 1t. adds ma
tcrially to the prospects Of a good sale
The extent 10 which these nvo-franc
surprise packets, as well as innumera-
BILE pamphlets and n considerable va
riety of large volumes. all OF them ad-
"ocating systems OF more Or less COM
pleXty. are sold. not only in lice and
Monte Carlo, but also in Paris, Is as
tonishinc.
Roulette has not only an exclusive 1T.
erature. but also a school of tuition.
with professors" who. having been
themselves ruined at roulette. make IL
their business by means of private les
SONS, ptTlOu!CdI!y IoHoNen ny puDIlc eS-
pertinent Mt the Casino with a pupils
money, to teach the novice how 10 follow
in their footsteps.
Agents of these men waylay carriages
on their way to the station at Nice and
shower enticing pamphlets on the occu-
pants. These, which are usually ignor-
cd on the journey to Monte Carlo, are
eagerly persued by unfortunate gamb-
lers on the return journey, and visit
is. forthwith paid to the "aca 1amy."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
RECEIVED THEIR HATS.
The Pope ConGrms tho Recent EIcc-
ttou of CnrtItnnls,

Rome. Dec. "a public conslstory
was held In Throne Hall of the Vatican
to-day. the ceremonies beginning at 10
o'clock. The hall was thronSed as the
Pope entered. His holiness being borne
aloft in the sedia gcstatoria. AS he
appeared in the hall the entire assembly
fell upon their knees. After the Pope
took his seat upon the throne a brief
service was held, which was followed by
a distribution of red hats to the recently
appointed Cardinals. The bestnwal of
the hats was made by the Pope himself
Cardinal Satolli. recently Papal Dele
gate to the Catholic church in the
United States, was the first one to re-
ceive his hat, and after him came Car
dinalS Ferrata. Agliardi. JacoblnI. Gre
toni. Piero;ti and Prisco. After the
ceremonies were over the new Cardi-
nails went to Sistine Chapel and the
Pope retired from the hall in the man
ner In which he entered. AS His HollI-
ness was raised aloft he was saluted
with cries of viva Pope and King"
Among the appointments of the new
Bishops announced at the consistory.
was that of Edward j: o. Dea, of Port
land. Ore, to be Bishop of Hesqually.
Oregon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
PATRIOTS IN PRISON
Spain Is Filling Up The Dungeons Of Cuba
With Rebel Sympathlzers.
GENERAL GOMEZ ENTERS LOS VILLAS
IL seems That the Rebel Chtenain is
Carrying Out Iii. Intention OF
h"rchfng on Hnvann-.IIc fs sn
Need of Hcnvy Ordnance Insur.
gents Enter Town ut Night.

havana. Dec. 3.-Dr Luis Pernas. Sc
nor F!gueroa. druggis,l, and several
other well known residents OF Cienfue-
Sues nave oeen arrested az political sus-
nerts' rms Is but sample of what is
taxing place every day In the cities and
towns of the island. Spanish officials
nave during the past month displayed
extraordinary activity In those places
which they hold, in arresting upon the
GharEe or aiding or abetting the rebel
non, prominent men against whom their
could not he lodged any charge.
CHARGES NEED NOT BE TRUE.
IT Is not necessary that there be any
truth In It, 1t seems to be the policy OF
the government to awe the Cubans with
In the Spanish lines into apparent sub
mission by treating with extreme ,igor
nli against whom even the suspicion OF
rebellion may be directed.
SPANISH REPORTS.
General Melgu!zo and Colonel San
Martin have made extensive reconnolt-
ering expeditions within the last two
days, In the course of which they met
and DEBATED several small groups of
rebels nt Maranon, Cabalo and other
places between Palacios and Plnar del
RIO. killing thirty insurgents. all of
whom were armed with machetes.
GOMEZ MAY ATTACK HAVANA
Madrid, Dec. "A dispatch to the I'm
pni Sidl lIoli iidNuHd says al III O'CLOCK
tuesday night n party of $50 insurgents
made raid upon the town OF Guanaba-
coa- five miles from Havana. burned n
number of houses. the flames being
plainly visible from Havana. Most OF
the inhabitants of the town fed. but
detachment of Spanish troops met the
rebels In the chief street of the place
and forced them to retire.
MAY BESIEGE HAVANA.
Maxine Gomez. rebel leader, has en-
tered the district of Las Villas. A let
ter from General Gomez n week ago
stated that his army was healthy and
high spirited. and that he was moving
on Havana. II seems that he Is con-
tinulng to approach the capital and 1t is
not improbable that he may actually en-
tcrtain the idea of attacking the city.
His great weakness is the lack OF heavy
guns
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Curious Popular Relief.
popular Science.)


AS an Illustration Of the belief in the
transiormat on of human beings into ser
rents. VIII relate circumstance said to
nave occurred during the first half OF the
present century. Nca TreXel,own. Le-
high county. dwclt a farmer named Wei
Ter. HIS wife and three daughters had
by some means or other. incurred the en-
nifty of n witch who lived but a short dis
tanCe away. when the latter II is sim
posed. took her revenge In the following
manner: Wherever visitors came 10 the
Weller residence the EiIls, without any
premonlt!0n whatever. would sudGc nlv he
changed into snakes. and after crawl ng
back and forth along the top ridge OF the
wa.nSCOtirg for several minutes they
were restored 10 their ma turul form This
curious transformation occurred quite fre-
quenuy and the circumstances soon at
tanned widespread motor ETY.. About the
end OF the thid month the spell was bro
ken. and everything went on as before.
Another poular fallacy 8 the existence
of the hoop snake. This creature is
usually reported capable OF l.rasninc
the tin OF its 10 ! with iis mouth, rum
ming swiftly along In pursuit OF an un-
welcome intruder. This snake is beIicv-
ed, Furthermore, to have upon It's la n
short, poisonous horn, like n cocks
spur and II II should strike any living
creature death would result. The stories
co ernnG this marvellous snake usually
eli, W TN the statement that the person
pursued barely escupes and that the snake
strikes tree instead. causing il to wither
and die.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
A $4,000 fire.

Ottawa. Ont, Dec. 3.-Fire broke ont
about 1890 this morning In Mrs Tur-
ner's confectionery store. los Sparks
street, and gained considerable headway
before the alarm was sounded. and by
the time the fire brigade got to work
the flames were beyond control. Mac
Donald Brothers establishment. adjoin-
ing. was quickly destroyed. Hold
brooks tailoring establishment next
do0r east. was the next TO go. The sec
nnd floor was occupied as offices. The
third floor was the Masonic Lodge ro9ln.
Loss, $4o0. 600
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
HE'S READY FOR ConnETr.
Fitz Ii Waiting ana Eager to Meet
Him.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. 3.-The fol-
lowing is n copy of the telegram sent
las, night by Fitzs!mmons' manager 10
Dan a. Stuart, Dallas. Tex:
I'VE were robbed tonight, but this
outrageous decision VIII not make any
difference In our plans. Fitzsimmons
will meet both Sharkey and Corbett in
the same ring any time you are ready
TO arrange q match
"(Signed) MARTIN JULIAN"