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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
GOOD PROPOSITION.
why Cows Should he Bought and Sold BY
the Milk Test.

why Cows should BE Fought and Sold ~
the Milk Test.
The value Of COW depends so wholly
on the amount and quality of the milk
she gives that the proposition coming
from the North Carolina experiment
station, namely, to sell or buy cows by
the milk test, seems rather natural and
good sense. The plan is based on the
yield of their milk, together with the
quality of the same as determined by
tests of the milk. The rule is to pay for
the cow at the rate of Sl2 a gallon Of
milk given day that is rich enough
to show three and onehalf per cent. Of
fat To this price add or subtract one
dollar for every one-fourth of one per
cent. of fat which is above or below the
three and one-half per cent. BY this
rule COW is bought entirely Oh her
merits. IL is believed to be conserva-
tive plan, and one which. if adopted Tor
one upon similar plan), will certainly
raise the standard Of cows and increase
their milk and butter production; for
If they cannot be sold easily for milk
cows, they will soon be turned over to
the butcher. and better animal be
kept or willing purchaser be found
The result cannot fail to be beneficial to
all parties."-T. Greiner, in Farm and
Preside
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

1t takes time, labor and money to
grow q tree, which means that the tree
is an investment, and should be as
carefully guarded, for what it is worth,
as any other investment. Itshould not
be oyerworked. II portion of the fruit
is removed, either by pruning or thin
ming. the vitality of the tree is retained,
the quality of the natural food inn
proved, and the chances less of the tree
asking for lay off" four years out OF
five. The successful apple grower Of
the future will be the specialist, the
man with a "hobby," who believes in
the future Of apple growing; he will
have the courage Of his convictions.--
Esrmors' Review.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

This is one of the safest and best OF
insecticides for the home grower. To
he sure it is a trifle easier to use to-
bacco in the pulverized form. spraying
the plants first, and then busting the
fine tobacco over the foliage. But it il
usually necessary to allow the dust to
remain for some hours (or even days,
at times), and the effect is most untidy,
not to say undecorative. Besides, the
young foliage of some few plants suf-
fers from such an application. The
decoction is much safer, and, as il may
remain on the foliage until the next
shower bath, it gives a heightened pro-
lection. If aphides are not present on
other plants of the collection. a single
application of this tobacco spray vii.
sometimes protect carnations from au-
tumn until the warmer breath Of spring
gives the insects new vigor and rein
forced numbers.-American Gardening.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
EASILY LEARN TO SWEAR.
Tho stupidest Parrot win Soon Acquire
the Habit of Profanity.


Third avenue, on the outsk irts of the
I;owery districts, boasts the only par.
rot academy" on this side of the AT
lantic. In reality, it is only the bacl,
room Of a bird-fancier's shop, but in il
many wonderful things are accom-.
Ilished in the way of educating pan
rots. When asked about his methods
the proprietor of the shop, who is also
the principal of the academy, explained
at some length. in exceedingly bad
English. lie said he was German. but
he very much resembled an Italian.
You see, when the birds come in,
put them all loose in that room. where
they remain for few days until they
become accustomed TO their surround.
ings. Then put with them bird that
can only say words of one syllable. as
yes no. eat dog He soon teaches
the whole lot what he knows.
Then i put in n bird that can say
longer words and simple sentences. and
when they have mastered his lessons
yet another bird, who teaches them
longer sentences and how to ask and
answer questions. That is about a.
far as ttx bird teachers can Go.
$50 my daughter and finish off the
smart ones, for parrots are like chill
zen, and all are not smart. / select
TIE stupid birds and sell them of
cheap. while the smart ones are still
kept in that room until their education
is complete. We teach them their let
te<s and figures. how to add and sub
tract and to spell simple words with the
aid OF u blackboard.
"Then my daughter teaches them t.
sing with a piano accompaniment, 10
tell the time of day, and sometimes
dance TO music. No, we never teach
them to swear, for we have no demand
for swearing birds, though several
tirncs | have missed selling a bright
bird because he sworc at me when
was trying to show him off. They
learn Dad words from the people WHO
come into the store and the boys pass
ing along the street The stupidest
parrot can learn to swear."-N. T.
Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
HOME HELPS.

A handful Of hops in the briEs IN
which hams and bacon are picked adds
TO the flavor of the meat and keeps the
brine sweet.
To remove iron-rust spots in the alb
sence Of sunshine. soap them well,
place . wet cloth on n very hot iron;
when the steam rises, lay the spots on
the cloth and Immediately rub with 0
crystal of oxalc acid, or damp cloth
dipped in powdered crystals. When the
Spots have disappeared. waslfat once II
several waters. Guard the acid we'll, ~
u = . deadly poiAoA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
Need ThOugbta

lie careful where you step. and those
WHO follow you will stumble less.
AZ is doubtful IL there is any man
VINO has not ut some time in his life
been hypocrite.
There can be no true and abiding COM
ior' and peace. that is not rooted and
grounded in faith.
Inc man who truly says: sour Fa-
,ner III Heaven" wants to say: "My
''oener 10 every man in the world.
y IS likely that we would see less 70
.onnemn in our neighbors. IL God could
re more to condemn in us.-Ram's
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
GOOD WINTER WORK.


Inasmuch as the legislatures of the
various states are in session during the
winter, this is really one of the most inn
portant seasons in the work of road
making.
The need of a more general knowl.
edge of the necessity and value of inn
proved highways is very pressing one.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
League of American Wheelmen has
spent much good time and money es-
pousing the cause Of good roads, there
are still many persons who look upon
the movement as something intended to
benefit bicyclers only.
So long as this narrow view obtains,
so long will the movement for getting
good roads for all the people be him
Gered. 1t is true that the riders OF bicy-
cles are now counted in such numbers
AS to entitle their wishes to the legisla-
tive recognition they are receiving In
some instances, hut these grants do not
partake of the broad liberality that
should be shown toward an organiza-
ton that has as one of its chief aims the
securing of n great national system Of
splendid highways. "a long pull, a
strong pull, and pull altogether" on
the part of the whole people, will do the
work. 1t seems very reasonable to be
lieve that wher there is no longer any p
one to oppose tae movement and mary
favor IL, IL must go forward.
A good roads system is proper thing
10 work for, or else il is not. II il Is an
end worth striving after. then the only
question left for solution Is how best 70
attain that end.
IL Is clear that in the state legisla.
lures are the proper places for the dis
cussion Of this subject. Many of them
will take IL up this winter. Write your
member and tell him what you think OF
IL. He is In office TO do the peoples bid.
ding.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
HIS SLOPPY WAY HE wENDED.

ut looks he added. in disgust.
LAS II this show was stranded.
] didn't think we'd have to walk
In water when we'd landed
My foot's stuck fast. hate to kick.
But when l escaped the flood
owned the earth. my way looked clear
But now it's thick as mud
And though i Noah naught to get
Inside out OF the rain,
I'd rather have plain water than
This mud and watery plain.
Oh, do not drown this mortal clay
In mud. dear Lord. and be
So gracious as TO grant our prayer,
We want good roads,. said he.
That architect of arks is dust.
In Heaven he's long abided.
But many a road remains the same
As when the flood subsidized.
Joe Lincoln, in Good Roads.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

What u Prominent Railroad Onicial says
Relative to the Cost Of Garry Ing Passen-
gers ON Western Roads.

gers ON w ektcrn KOAus-
Mr.. II. 5. Eustis. General Passenger
Agent Of the G. II. d q. X. r.. in re-
cent argument before the house com
mittee OF the Missouri legislature on
the two-cent bill, gave some valuable
and surprising information about the
passenger business in the west. His
statements were based upon the reports
of the interstate commerce commission
and the railroad and warehouse com
mission Of Missouri.
Mr.. Eustis showed in the first place
that the volume Of passenger traffic on
railroads is dependent upon the density
and wealth Of population in the territory
through which il runs. and rren com
pared the population Of Missouri and the
traffic resulting from it with the same
figures in other states, thus clearly il
Illustrating the theory of his point.
The following table showing the rela-
tive population and rates is interesting
in this connection.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
AN ARCHAIC lOYL

Adown the slopes OF Ararat.
BY beast and bird attended.
The patriarch who'd left the ark.
His sloppy way had wendell.
But ahi the mud, soon ankle high.
Grew higher still and higher,
Said Noah: "This mire seems stuck on me
But mud, ! don't admire.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

UNPROTECTED PLATFORM

companying illustration can be used to
advantage. The usual platform, Fig.
1, has piece of three by four inch joist
laid upon either side and upon this is
laid another platform, extending out
on all four sides some six inches be-
yond the original, as shown in Fig. 2.
Boards are now nailed about the four
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

PROTECTED PLATFORM.

sides, coming close down to the
ground, and a dead-air space is thus
formed above, and on all sides Of the
old curbing. This extra boarding can
all be removed in a few moments time
when the cold weather is past. 1t is a
useful, efficient and cheap idea.-Orange
Judd Farmer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

Like the strings OF amusical instrument, the
nervous system in health monies pleas
antlv with the other parts Of the system. But
weakened or overwrought, 1t jangles most
inharmoniously. Quiet and inyigorate II
with the great tranquillizer and tonic, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which promotes
digestion, bilious secretion and regular nc
ton Of the bowels, and prevents malarial,
rheumatic and kidney complaints.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

The man who milks IS cows with
a machine at one time has been heard
from. Most people would he glad to sea
a machine that would milk one COW ct
one time. Milking machines have been
barren ideality."-Western Plow.
man.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

A NUMBER of years ago, In order TO attent
his girl on al occasions. young man hat
10 learn how to dance. Now he must als'
learn how 10 milk cow.-Atchison Globe
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

WITHOUT teeth frost bites Without doub
ST. Jacobs Oil cures ost-bites-sure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

LoTs OF us think we are not appreciated
for what we are worth. We never think SO
about anybody Washington Demo
crat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use OF DIR. Hines
Great Nerve Restoref. Free 81 trial bottle a
treatise. Dir. KLINE, 1888 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

SrsT try a 10c. box Of Cascarets candy ca
thsrtic, inestliver and bowel regulator made
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

LOOK out. SILVER, then soreness and
stiffness. Use ST. Jacobs Oil-then "a cure
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

II woman has whiskers you are nc
gentleman If you see them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sickcn, weaken or grippe, lOc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

You know the man when you know tn,
company he keeps Rams Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

Over 10000 cured. Why not let No To Bae
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money. makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, al druggistA.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

NOTHING is gained by starving the soul to
feed the body.-Rlms Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

WHEN man gives gift with the request
tsat his name be not mentioned, he always
feels little bit chagrined to find his re-
quest observed. -Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

A spRAIs cannot cripple If you use St
Jacobs OIL. II cures it..
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

NOTHING Is quite so mean as for fellow
60 ask you for match when you have both
hands full Of bundles. Washington Dam
ocrAt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

AFTER six years. suffering, was cured by
Piso's Cure.-MsRY THOMSON. 29la Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March ~, '9i.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12

THE man who will not live up TO his con-
victions is untrue TO him self Hams Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
THE MARKET 5.

EVERYONE possesses Just enough conceit
70 talk too much.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
Vibrating In Tunefui Accord,

HeERY temptation resisted IL trouble
escaped.-Ram Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-02-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
AN EXCELLENT IDEA.
How to Keep the Well from Freezing IL
the Coolest Weather.

Many wells give much trouble in the
winter by freezing, owing in part at
least to an open curling and lining. In
such a ease the plan shown in the &C
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
FATHER KNEIpp DEAD.


Rev. Father Kneipp, who has been
known all over the world for the past
fifty years rs the originator of Kneipp's
water cure, diea at Woerisherfen, Ger.
many, on the 18th instant. He was
about rs years old, and was born in the
village of Ottobeurn, Bavaria. When
sixteen years old ne was attacked with
nervous prostraton, and having read in
an cd book Of the efficiency of cold water
I'M the cure of disease, he began expert
ments in his own case, and eventually
effected II cure. From that time OIL he
continued to heal the sick w it'll cold wa
ter, and finally by permission of his
bishop he gaze up the duties of priest,
and, with the assistance of three other
priests, devoted all his .time to healing
AS faith is a great element in the efficacy
of his treatment, which also has merits
peculiarly its own, his patients by the ex.
ercise of this quality and the inherent
virtues of the remedy, have been restored
to health in great numbers, and while
opi"ions differ as to it's scientific value,
there IS no doubt that the worthy divine
has done great good to suffering humanity
by the use of his water cure.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
AN ALL-ARoUND CAD.

The London correspondent of the New
York Journal sends to his paper what
purports to be Mr.. Edward Langtry's
version" of the breach between himself
and his beautiful wife. We freely admit
that we still retain certain old-fashioned
ideas as to the propriety Of & mans dis
cussing his domestic affairs in the public
prints. We may add, too, that of all do
nestle affairs which right, minded man
should hold sacred those relating to his
wife are entitled to the first place in the
list. 1t may be, therefore, that the mere
fact of Mr.. Langtry's public utterance in
this connection has prejud. ced us against
him. 1t is quite possible that contempt
has power to paralyze the judicial tenn
permanent. Be this as it may, We have
carefully examined Mr.. Langtry's EVER
sion'' and have failed to discover in it
anything to justify his garrulity or Dig
Nifty himself.
The alleged version" impresses us as
being merely the stupid rambling of n
very poor specimen of humanity. He
talks like one without manhood or self
respect, dealing in weak minded COM
plant and injurious insinration, always
feebly defending himself. always viciously
aspersing his wife. He .whines that he
never beat her. never took money from
her, never treated her unkindly. He
vows that he will not undo the tie be.
tween them, that she Is still Mrs. Lang
try, however ..cruelly "theyr may treat
him and calumniate him. Yet he tells
the Journal correspondent that he sus.
pected her as far back as 1881, and in his
wiimpering way, contrives to suggest as
many vile Ideas of her as any common
blackguard would suggest concerning the
most.wretched. creature of the slums.
Anything more pitiful than this Lang
try'ssmaudlin bleating about his wrongs
or anything more contemplate than his
mean filings at the woman who bears his
name we do not recall, and are glad, for
the sake of human nature, that we can
not. No wonder she has refused to live
with him. 1t is one of the most eloquent
arguments in her favor that she prefers
even the embarrassments and the humili.
alton of her present state to further asso-
cietion with so poor thing.
we know nothing of the trouble be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs. Langtry, and ould
not discuss it il we did. 1t occurred to
us simply that since Mr.. Langtry has
seen fit to appeal to public opinion
through the press and at the expense of
his wife's reputation, he ought to receive
the Ienefit OF at least one verdict on his
case. He strikes us as one of the very
nastiest cads we have ever seen or heard
or, and we cannot reconcile IL to our con-
science to suppress that thoroughly ma
tured and honest Notwithstanding
ton Post
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
AGAINST UNJUST DISCRIMINA
TIONS.

The administration, acting under the
advice of Secretary Wilson, is taking an
active interest I'm procuring modification
of the discriminating measures adopted
by foreign countries against American
products. and especially the cattle ship
ped abroad from this country. Vigorous
representations will be made to Great
Britain. Germany, Belgium and France,
in order to combat the prejudices of the
old worlds against our farm products and
to secure to our exporters at least the
same rights that are enjoyed by those of
other countries. Secretary Wilson has
been pushing this matter ever since the
new administration began, and the State
Department is now cooperating in the
movement. 1t has instructed it's repre-
sentatives going to the countries named
above to present statements Of the case
to the respective governments, setting out
the determinations imposed upon our
products, together with data showing
them to be uniustifable.
These statements show that the restric.
tons placed by the United States Govern
ment on exports of cattle preclude any
material danger of loss by disease or
otherwise. Official reports of exports in
the field will be cited to demonstrate that
American cattle products show much
greater exemption from disease than
those practically of all other countries.
and these representations will be accorl-
panied by the significant warning thac II
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

the unjust discriminating mssaures are
continued proper action will have to be
taken by this government. Discrlmi.
mating nations will be given 10 under.
stand that the rights of American ex-
pcrters must be recognized, or else privi-
leges accorded foreign producers Will be
withdrawn. This is the only recourse
left, and it is chiefly to the patriotism
and sagacity of Secretary Wilson that
this decision of the administration is due.
He has already in his brief term of flee
shown deep interest in the welfare of
the farming element of the country and
If his success in securing to them their
rights in the matter OF expectations is
proportion nate to his labors there will not
long be any unjust discrimination against
the products of this country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

further demonstrated in the case of G. d.
Collins, q wealthy .Tennesseean. who
claims to have been robbed OF $4,000 In
money and pounded nearly to death at
St. Louis last Tuesday night ty a friend
of his youth, Martin Ensley, of Memphis,
whose father, Colonel Enoch Ensley, was
at one time one of the most prominent
mine owners and planters in the South.
Collins, who i5 seems is very wealthy,
had entered upon an extensive racing
project. and had nude Ensley his bust
ness manager. The latter, If the charges
against him be true, could not resist the
temptation to realize large sum at once
at the expense of every dictate of friend
Ship and gratitude. and now he lam
guishes in prison on serious charge
s'The way of the transgressor is hard"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Btters as remedy for your
troubles? If not get bottle now and
get relief. This medicine has been found
to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and
cure of all Female Complaints exerting a
wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs If you
have Loss of Appetite, Constipation,
Headache, Painting Spells, or are Ner-
vous,, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bit
tiers is the medicine you need. Health
and Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents aud $1.00 at Massie's Pharn-
acy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Tennessee is one of the most favored
States of the Union. In addition to it's
climatic and AGRICULTURAL advantages, it's
mineral and other resources are superior
co those of many other States in the
Union. The finest marble in the world Is
found in that State, and in Granger
county there is an immense supply of
slate of the finest quality. Nature in the
bestowment of her favors has blessed the
territory embraced within the limits of
the American Union more, all things con-
sidered, than the same area anywhere else
on this terrestrial globe. Truly, the
American people have much to be thank
full for; but fo- time unwise legislation
has so minimized all of these benefits
that in the midst OF abundance millions
are living in idleness and penury.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Conferences have been going ON be-
tween Democratic and Republican Sena-
tors with view of securing an agree
ment which will make more speed with
the tariff bill. Nothing definite has yet
been agreed upon, but the Republicans
are hopeful that an understanding may
be reached. The Republican Senator'S
have suggested that time lie allotted for
various schedules, and after the time has
been consumed that there shall be vote.
In this way the consideration of different
schedules could be determined and some
conclusion reached as ITO when the bill
would pass. The Republicans believe that
a great deal of time could be saved there
by, and as the opposition is not disposed
to throw any distractions in the way of
the early passage of the tariF it is proba-
BILE that an agreement in this respect may
be arrived at.