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The Press., 1897-09-02
Feeds Hollow.

Dr. Cyrus Teed of Chicago the origi- nator of queer religion called Koresh. has evolved theory of the earth that is just as queer. He says that the earth is an enormous hollow globe, with crust about 100 miles thick. Thus far his the ory does not differ greatly from that of the late Captain Symmes, but he parts company with the captain in saying that the human race and all the visible heavenly bodies are inside of the earth. Consequently nobody knows anything about the outer convex surface of the earth. New York Tribune
The Press., 1897-09-02
A Crow That Ate Clans.

II knew @ man once, " said fisher man, .'who had pet crow that used to come down to meet him when he came in from fishing. The crow g owner was a fisherman. His boat might be among 40 or 50 other boats, all coming in to- gether, but the crow never made any mistake. He always knew his own boat
 He liked clans, and when he came aboard his owner would knock couple of clans together-that would break one-and put the broken clam down for the crow to eat, and then he would go on rowing, and that's the way they al- ways came ashore, the fisherman pulling on the oars and the crow sitting along side of him eating clans, "-New York
The Press., 1897-09-02

1nthe September Ladies' Home Journal Edward w. Box notes the abuse of the pretty custom of casting small parcel of rice or dainty slipper after departing bride and groom-an unspoken Godspeed. "The dainty slipper" he also says, "has been transformed into the old shoe of doubtful origin, and throw with force and accuracy, causing no end of discomfort. And this Is what two pretty customs have pegenerated into. They have been vulgar ized, and, therefore, the sooner they pass into disuse the better. The sentiment of the custom has been lost. Rice and shoes are no longer omens of good luck.
 The modern thrower of them has trans formed them into missiles with which to annoy and mortify the bride and groom.
 The better class of people have already begun to substitute shower of rose pet als, and this new. and far more beautiful idea is rapidly being followed. We might have preserved the old customs, but we have not. Henceforth, promiscuous rice- throwing and casting of old shoes at weddings will be left to the boors of our modern society, into whose hands these acts have fallen, and who seem happiest when they can convert the graceful ous- toms of olden times into practicalljokes." |"
The Press., 1897-09-02
A ReznarkabRe Porerais.

The pope has received, through the Countess Maria Festetios, maid of hon. or to the empress of Austria. a some what remarkable portrait of the Em- peror Francis Joseph It Is wrought in silk and cotton. and Its production in- volved an enormous amount of labor and expense, the effect of light and shade being produced by only two oolors. The factory from which it comes is the famous one of Wernstadt, in Bohemia. The portrait. which Leo XIII is having placed in his library. received gold medal at the Chicago Worlds fair.
The Press., 1897-09-02

"As if brick were lying in my stom- ach," Is the description by a dyspeptic of his feeling after eating.
 This Is one of the commonest symptoms of indigestion. If you have 1t, take Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 Not only this symptom, but all the symptoms of indigestion are cured by Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 So many medicines to cure this one dis order. Only one that can be called suc- cessful, because only one that acts in a simple, natural, and yet scientific way. Shaker Digestive Cordial
 Purely vegetable, and containing no dangerous ingredients, Shaker Digestive Cordial tones up, strengthens, and re- stores to health all the digestive organs.
 Sold by druggists; price 10 cents to $1 a bottle,
The Press., 1897-09-02
BURNS AND HIS MARY.

He sang of friendship and duty And manhood all creeds above. Of the dear, green earth in her beauty And the deWy glory of love, But the sweetest, tendereet chord he gave Was the requiem poured Ger hks Lost
 loves grave Then life was but futile longing And earth but a beauteoUs tomb, But songs through the silence were
 throngtng,
 And glory dVrelt in the gloom. And sorrow, the harper skilled and strong, From the breaking heart drew It's eUree9
 est song. When thy grief had heavenward strizen Tn melody trembling to prayer. Did thy Mary remember fin heaven Her love by the braes of Ayr9 We know not. but earth that heard thee Must cherish thy song Go her latest spring Deep heart. so lavish in loving! Oh, waywaFd and broken heart! As safe from our shallow reprovirg As deaf to our praise thou art.
 shall last And thy sorrow move us till death be past
 Maggie Clare in New York Suh
The Press., 1897-09-02
w. C. T. U.
The Stafford Springs union will hold its annual meeting on Friday, September 10.

The Stafford Springs union will hold its annual meeting on Friday, September 10. City Election in Boise, Idaho. The largest election in Idaho since women were enfranchised last November, was held in Boise, the capital ,on July 18th. The contest hinged on the question of having or not having reasonable city improvements. Among other things, the city has never compelled property owners to put down sidewalks. The "im- provement" candid ste for mayor was MT. Alexander, a man of moderate means, good reputation and Jew. The opposing candidate was MT. Soma, man of wealth and thoroughly respected. As MT. Soma Is interested in temperance and church affairs, it was predicted that the vote of the women would be for him. But the majority of the women recorded their be- lief in city Improvements and MT. Alex ander and a progressive council were elected by much larger plurality than had been hoped for. Mrs. Carrie E. Myers was elected city collector, and there was Cle TOT clCy clorK between MISS McCI0a and MT. Blake.
 Two years ago the total vote was S5.9 per cent of the registration this year 1t was 89.7. The women's vote was SIT per cent of their registration. Two women were employed in each ward as distribut- ing and enrolling clerks. The Idaho Daily Statesman said: "The election was remarkable for its orderliness. There were no unpleasant incidents at any Of the polls and everything passed off very pleasantly, the entrance of women into active participation in politics being a most pronounced success"
 Ex-Congressman Edgar Wilson eaid, "The women have done nobly ?"
 The following is from an editorial in the "Sentinel" -"The women of Boise have fully demonstrated their fitness for the right of suffrage. They have mani tested deep interest in the issues of the campaign and their ballots showed just as much knowledge of the correct way of voting as has ever been manifested by
The Press., 1897-09-02
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items Of local interest taken from the columns Of The Press, thirty years agol
Sept. 6, 1S6


 The frame of Fosters new block went up this week. The first story above the cellar is some four feet above the level of the street, and the back and ends of that story are of stone. The building looks large, and will be an addition to the looks of Main street.
 Hall & Co.,, are enlarging their thread mill at South Willington. They are going to have 16 new winders, and other new help in proportion, and have just put in large new boiler, besides making other improvements.
 MT. Edwin Whitney, superintendent of the Connecticut Soldiers Orphan Home, North Mansfield, in his thought and life was philanthropist. From early life he was successful educator. About the time the charter for the Connecticut Soldiers Orphan Home was incorporated MT. Whitney had just completed large school house in North Mansfield, with a view to educating boys. The trustees of the home sought proposals for its estab- lishment. MT. Whitney at once and with out solicitation generously offered not only his large new house, but his farm of fifty acres and all of the outbuilding, valued at $12, 2,O00-it being all he was worth-as free gift to the corporation. This was not all-he proposed to be the superin- tendent and his wife the matron for the small pittance of $6OO, per annum. He has most faithfully and devotedly dis charged the duties of his trust to the great satisfaction of the directors and all others conversant with the home. His death is a serious loss to the institution and Is we'll nigh irreparable. About four weeks since he had his life insured for $1O,OOO.
The Press., 1897-09-02

The Washington authorities have taken a step in the right direction in regard to scorching which will at least modify the evil. The district commissioners have made new rule which will compel bicy- clists to ride with their heads up and the old low handle-bar will have to be abolish ed. The "ram's horn" handle is all right in the proper place-the race track-but
 it should not be permitted on the street.
The Press., 1897-09-02
What do the Children Drfnk7

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called Gra1n-O7 It is deltc- ious and nourishing and takes the place Of cof- fee. The more Gratn-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems Grain-O is made Of pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee, but costs about 4 as much. All grocers sell it. 15c. and 25c.
The Press., 1897-09-02

The headdresses of ITO were so large that women going to balls were forced to kneel on the floors of their carriages to save their headgear.
The Press., 1897-09-02
for $1O,OOO.

DR. KING's NEW DISCOVERY FOR CoN- SUMPTION is the best medicine in the world for all forms of Coughs and Colds and for Consumption. Every bot tie Is guaranteed. It will cure and not disappoint. It has no equal for Whoop- ing Cough. Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumo- mia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head. and for consumption. It Is safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and above all, sure cure. It is always we'll to take Dr. Kings New Life Pills in connection with Dr. Kings New Discovery, as they regulate and tone the stomach and bow els. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or return money. Trial bottles free at E. K. Taft's drug store. Regular size 90 cents and $1.
The Press., 1897-09-02

GLAD TIDINes.-The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Cos tiveness, General Debility .etc., is Bacons' Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville
The Press., 1897-09-02

BE CoNvINoED.-On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, generous sample will be mailed of the most popular Ca- tarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its great merit. Full size soc.
 ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren St., New York City.
 Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and to great extent loss of hearing. By the use of Ely's Cream Balm dropping of mucus has ceased, voice and hearing have greatly improved.-J. W. Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The Press., 1897-09-02

A young man writes to Wades Fiber and Fabric of remarkable experience In
 profit on low wages. He had gone to Boston last fall in search of work and suc- ceeded in getting job paying only $1 a day. He had no money and one suit of clothes, and doubted his ability to live in the city on such wages. But he found a lunch room on Washington street where % meal tickets were sold for $1, or at the rate of 4 cents meal. The food was coarse and service homely but 1t was suf- ficient and he has continued to board there ever since. He obtained a room for $1 week. AS the result of his labor and economy from October to March 20 he had been able to buy two suits of clothes and put $75 in the savings bank. He now has $125 in the bank and hopes ito have cash enough by next spring to start little business of my own''-all on wage of $1 a day. We shall never hear of poverty and calamity from that man. He Is made of the stuff out of which most of the successful business men of the country were constructed. They began life generally in the same humble way. The secret of their success was that they never allowed their expenses to come quite up to their income, no matter how small the income. e.-Sprina1ie1d Repub1ico's.
The Press., 1897-09-02
Every Drop

Of medicine that goes in a prescription filled in this store Is perfectly pure. Pure drugs means speedy recovery. Poor drugs maans relapse. If you want the best let us fill your prescription.
 F. K. TAFT.
The Press., 1897-09-02
WHY? :?

Because you can furnish your family with the Choicest Groceries at the fol- lowing prices:
Evening star., 1897-03-23
COLLECTING CUBAN DEBTS.
A Question That VIII Require Very
Delicate Handling.

A question has arisen as to our Cuban re-
lations that will require delicate treatment
In order to avoid working harm to many
Americans. About year ago the Spanish
government by decree suspended the right
of creditors to collect debts. In order to
avert the threatened ruin of the planters.
This action was made the subject OF en-
ergetic protest by a number of American
capitalists. mostly resident in the north.
who held Cuban mortgages and other
curities, and thus saw themselves cut off
from their rightful interest. The State De-
partment was obliged to make this de-
cree the basis of a formal dissent thus
saving the right to prefer claims for dam
ages later on. Now the decree has expired
and the laws for the collection of debt
again become operative, and there is an
other protest, this time from the Ameri-
can planters in Cuba, and their financial
hackers. who. having been obliged to stop
sugar growing ard cane grinding by or
ders of both Spanish and insurgents, now
see themselves threatened with loss of all
their property through foreclosure. The
point is that II our government protests
against this last phase OF the case the
first protest will lose force, while II ii fails
to do SO great hardship will follow
Evening star., 1897-03-23
Secretary Milsen'

Secretary Wilson's Private Secretary.
Mr.. John Nordhcuse of Illinois. former
ly private secretary to Secretary Morton.
has been appointed by Secretary Wilson
to serve In the same capacity
Evening star., 1897-03-23

Want" ads. in The Star pay because thQ
bring answers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
A DWARF I'M BATTLE.


Great Gcnghis Khan.
From time TO time Mrs. Mary Shears
Roberts has contributed 10 Sc. Nicho-
las papers ON Historic Dwarfs." In
one number she tells of Casan, n Tar
tar dwarf who took service under the
great Monrolian khan. Mrs. Roberts
thus describes his first appearance in
battle:
Now, il so happened that Genghis. in
order TO subdue the dcscrtcrs from his
fathers tribes, had dcthronod several
princes or khans. These petty chiefs had
been in the habit of paying tribute to
the great sovereign OF the Kin empire
in North China. This high and mighty
potentate now demanded money from
Genghis Khan, thereby r~ousing the ire
Of our Monaghan warrior, who an
nounced that, rather than pay one cont
for tribute he would fight the whole
Chinese kingdom. Preparations for war
were nj nice begun, and Casan was de-
lighted when he received orders TO Join
the army. AT last his dream was real
lied. lie was going to fight real battles,
and no was III command Of n body of
troops. He babe adiou TO his family and
with a proud heart set out to meet his
sovereign.
AS a frs; step, GCnghis Khan invaded
western Hca, captured several strong
holds and retired in the summer TO a
place called ung Ting, in order to es-
cape the great heat of the plains or
stoppos. While there news reached him
that several other khans were preparing
for war. He thorcupon descended from
the heights, marched against his foes
and in "A pitched battle on the river
Irish he cverthrew them completely.
Casan attracted a great deal of notice
on this occasion. lie was here, there
and everywhere. On his mottlosome
charger he bounded into the thickost of
the fight, hurhng his lance with unerr-
ing aim aud displaying great courage.
After the fray he was summoned to
appear betcIe the c%orqucror, who com
%plinlcntcd the dwarf, saying: Thy
yalor and thy courage have completely
justified lily llomises. From this day
forth thou shalt he a khan. Thou shalt
have command cf "a large body of troops
and shalt hereafter he my companion in
arms
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
STOP AND THINK.

Every time you make a purchase
whether it is to your interest or not.
For the nearer you keep your mon.
ey in reach the more benefit you
derive from it. BY favoring us,
and buying no other than a hand
made Guckes Broom, Mops,
Whisks, Toy and Ceiling brooms.
And if your merchant don't handle
them, ask him to get them, or cal
at our factory, or write us a postal
card and we will send YOU our
brooms. We sell both wholesale
and retail.
FARMERS wishing theil
corn made up into brooms and who
havn't got the cash, should remem
Der that we eat, and will take any
thing in the produce line for our
pay.
GUcKEs Broom MF'G. CO.,
IL. +. GucKEs, Manager.
June ~. lss6-y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
A Trumpeter's Courage.

During a French campaign in Africa
many brave deeds were done, but none
Drawer perhaps than Trumpeter Escuf-
fer's rescue Of his captain.
The Arabs were pressing the cavalr,
Of Captain DE Colt, and everything
was in confusion, when De Colts horse
was killed under him and the capture
Of the officer and the whole company
seemed inevitable.
AT that moment the tru,Dpctor Of the
company leapcd from his horse and
gave II to DE Colt. saying: Take him.
Your life Is necessary; mine is useless.
You can rally the men. 1t does not
matter about my neck"
De Colt mounted the horse, rallied
the company and continued the fight
Trumpctcr Escofier was taken prisoner.
but the Arabs, who adore courage. had
witnessed the scene and, %appreciating
the nobility Of the man, treated him
with generosity. His trumpet was a
source Of great entertainment 10 his
captors, who used often to make him
give the signals of the various military
movements. One day Escoffier gave the
whole reportory with great gusto, fin.
ishing up by blowing the summons foi
a charge with an extended flourish.
What was thats" asked the Arab
chief.
"Ah,' said Escofier, you will hear
that soon, ! hope! That is the signal for
q chargeV"-Youth's Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
COLLEGE FASHIONS.
When Judge Robert Grant Was q Fresh
man at Harvard.

With the beginning of the second
term the freshmen were privileged to
wear tall hats and carry canes. They
always celebrated their emancipation
on the first Saturday of the new term
by going in force to the theater in all
the splCndCr Ct their new possessions.
and they were aIt 10 show themselves
On Beacon street, Boston, on the follow
ing sunday. In regard to dress on week
days / recall that among all the stu
dents a little round gray soft hat was
very popular. The times were rather
hard from 1870 to 1850, and many mon
went in fer cid clothes. Shoitpea jack
cts Were in ommcn use. Some Of the
arhiters Of college fashion chose TO wear
silk hats with them when they wished
to appear swell. thereby producing a
somewhat mongrel effect. English
clothes, or indeed a suit Of new clothes.
was 80 much an event that | recollcct
OH the occasion when a member of the
class of 1874 imported "A suit of lively
checks, his friends hung il outside the
window Of Il Of the buildings on ex-
hibitic.I.
The yard at that time, as very likely
now, was often a lively center for ami
able Incidence. Besides tossing cents
III a mark III front Of Holworthy and
dropping hot coppers out Of the win
dows for the Cambridge urohins to pick
up, | recall the slogan Of Heads out!''
which brought every one to his window
and from his tocks many times a week.
No woman could cross the yard without
hearing il, and events of much less i'm
port evoked il. FrcquAtly we had the
pleasure Of listening - the Glcc club,
which was then a ficuIishing body
whose repertoire included Seeing Mel
lie Home and Dearest maiden, dance
ever with me; can'st thou refuse me!
can st thou Int choose me:" yet pandcr-
cd To less roble emotions in ''Shoo Fly"
and the then popular
Ha-ha-ha a, you and mo,
Little brown jug. how / love thee!
Harvard College In the Seventies
by Judge Robert Grant, in Scribncr's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
Madison Township Trustee
Notice.

Notice is given that hereafter the Trus
tee Of Madison township will be at Tho
store Of Mr.. John p. Norman. in
Ireland, on every Saturday, for the pur
pose Of attending to township business.
and all persons having business with the
township are expected to confine it te
those days.
The township library is kept at Isaac
A~lexander's in Ireland, where all NAV
obtain the books.
The Indiana School books will w
found at Norman x Gray's store at al
times. john r. NORMAN,
Aug. 10, '95-y Trustee Madison TIP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
Boone Township Trustees
Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee OF Boone
township, Dubois county, hereby gives
notice that he will attend to all business
pertaining to the office oil Trustee, at his
residence, about one mile west Of Por-
tersville, on Portersville and Ireland
road, on Saturdays OF each week, and
requests all persons having township
business to present it on Saturday. Citi-
zens desiring books from the Township
Library, are notified that the Library IS
kept by VIM. McIiarris, in Portersville.
n. Il. CoFFMAS, Trustee.
Aug q, lS96-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

soxey-That fellow Primpas is one
OF b incest men | ever met. He has
such "A breezy way with him.
knozey-Yes, | have noted his brac.
ing air, but it never touched me-
Pittsburg News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

In n church in Dnblin the choir was
startled during the singing of the
psalm ly the appearance Of the organ
blowers head, who shouted: "Sing like
blazesl The bellows is b u'sted!''
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

It's a regular summat day picnic
to revel IN the BARGAINS and de-
molishing prices offered by The
CorRIFR advisers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

Experiments with plants tend 10
how that in clear weather the evapo-
ration by night as compared to that
which takes place IN the day appears to
he in the ratio q one to five.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

How Clay Clement Iieeame sn Expert
swordsman-Ansr ~ Initial Encounter
the IIag.dian Forgot All About the Ex-
pensise Training.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

In Bavaria the title Of prince only
iosts $4,000 and that Of lord 81, 800.
while a simple won may be pur-
chased for $3.50.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

lowest rates TO all Eastern ana we.t,,,
points. Folders, rates, and general inv
,n''ioh VIII %. turnisned upon application
% '. r. ~CLAYcoMB, Ag't jasper
=. ID sTRArTAN, Tray Pass at Nj Vernon
III H. a. CAMPBELL, Genl Pass. Ager.
IT Louis No.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13

and the cement will not get inside of
it, where the repair strip lies.
When you have a puncturei get right
off. Riding a tire fiat, when it has a
tack or nail in it, may carlage it cor.
siderab1y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-08-13
HARRISON Trustees Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Trustee of HARRISON township
will att md to township business on each
Saturday of the year, at my Office, ana
persons having township business to
trrnsact are required to present II to nm
Saturdays.
The township library will be kept at
my home in Haysville.
Indiana School Books are for sale by
Henry Ruehrschneck in Haysville, and
Adam Harker in Kellerville, Indiana.
john SEITz,
Aug. 30. 1857. Trustee.