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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

In a business letter to the Pha
lanx, ,one OF our subscribers in Mich
igan bears testimony to the good
the paper has done him-giving to
it the credit of converting HIM from
being a "blind Democrat" to Pro
hibition voter-and then relates 9
little conversation he lately had
with a minister; He was at my
house. In talking he asked me if
had an Auburn, Indiana, paper
| told him that / had an Indiana
paper that was far ahead Of any
Auburn paper, and handed him 9
Phalanx. He looked at it and says
to me, DO you vote that wayY
answered, Yes, SIR He said,
Well, | do not, but am as good a
prohibitionist as you be- That
nettled me, and / retorted, Il am
Just as good a preacher as you are !
He says, why, youdon't preach.
told him that made no difference,
believed it was right, and that was
Just the same as he done about
prohibition. He considered a mo-
ment, then laughed, and acknowl-
edged the corn by saying, well,
Mr.. b., that is one on mel "
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
w. C. T. U. COLUMN.
CONDUCTED BY MRS. M. L. HOBBS.


The dominant issue nonsense
was originated by men who want t.
pose as leaders of reform, and at the
same time control the movement in
the interests of the trusts and COM
bnes, so as to make it non-effective
while they grind the face OF Gods
poor with the iron heel of monopo-
ly aud greed. All questions which,
if adopted, would help to free the
masses from the burdens now forced
upon them by the combined efforts
of the liquor power, the money pow
er and other monopolies which have
combined against the people, are
important and should be kept in the
front and all pressed for hearing.
None should be forced in the back
ground or overshadowed. The
question of the destruction OF the
liquor traffic we none of us ignore.
We give it full and prominent
place in all our work, because we
regard it as of the utmost impor-
tance to our people. But we need
not, and must not ignore the ques-
ton of the rights of women to help
protect and defend her home. She
has ever helped us by all means in
her power in our progress thus tar,
and because of her efforts in our
behalf as well as in her own, she
has called down upon herself the
maledictions of the liquor men and
their sympathizers. Should we be-
cause of the cry now being raised by
men who pretend they would help
us but for the question of suffrage,
be towards and abandon those who
have helped and who will continue
to do SO in the future, and abandon
principle and right and justice in
the hope that we win the doubtful
support of suce feeble pretenders?
No, it wonld be contemplate
cowardice to do so; and we would
merit the scorn and contempt Of all
decent men. | may say of each
one of the planks in the National
platform of 1896, they enunciate a
principle which has been a part OF
our party from the beginning, and
it is weak and cowardly now to
abandon them at the behest of the
men who would, if they could, make
us the tools Of trusts and combines.
Be not deceived, stand fast for the
princil les of right and justice.
Gods eternal principles are all
dominant, and when the people at
tain freedom Let il be from the heel
of tyranny that they may be free
indeed. S. j. NORTH.
Milford, Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

The New York Post says that
"the liquor problem is ever with
us, and not year passes without
new attempts at its solution by one
or another State" And it might
Justly add that the problem will re-
main with us until the last saloon
has been forever banished from the
land. All the schemes and devices
Of politicians and liquor men to
keep alive the traffic will fail, for
the reason that the traffic is an evil.
If it we're possible to have an i'm
partial poll of the citizens-men and
women-of this nation, it would be
found that two thirds would be
in favor of absolute prohibition.
There il an under current Of senti-
ment against the saloon that will
one OF these days break out in all
its fury, and all that is necessary
now is to crystalize that sentiment
at the ballot-box.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Bainbridge-Jasper, June 9Th,
afternoon and night, Mrs. s. Yates,
President.
Jefferson-Birdseye, June 9Th, at
Up. M.
Jackson-Kyana, May 80, at 2,
p. m. Eli Katterhenry, President.
Patoka-Huntingburg, May %,
afternoon and night.
Cass-Holland, June 6, morning,
afternoon and night.
Columbia-Hillham, June 6, af-
ternoon and night.
Boone-Portersville, June 18th,
A. H. Traylor, President.
Collections amounting to $5.92
were taken up.
The Convection adjourned till
night.
SUNDAY NIGHT.
The church was filed, Rev. ]. E.
Fisher made the opening prayer.
The committee on nominations
reported as follows For President
County Association, X. M. Milburn;
Sec'y, E. z. Katterhenry; Treas
urer-John H. Kreke. The report
wrs unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Milburn accepted the posi-
ton for another year in felicitous
speech, requesting the aid of all in
pushing the work.
Treas. Kreke made areport show
ing total receipts $40; expenses $42;
balance on hand 81.
Miss Villa McMahan made an
excellent address on the subject of
the Increase of Spiritual Power in
the Sunday School,"
Rev. B. f. Cato stirred some Of
the audience up considerably by an
address on Questionable Amuse-
ments," by taking the orthodox
stand against card playing, dancing,
Sunday violations, rafting at church
parties, &C., &c.
State Supt. Meigs followed in an
earnest and interesting talk on
"How to reach the masses through
the Sunday School,"
The Convention closed by sing
ing "All hail the Power of Jesus
name," and benediction by Rev.
w. p. Wallace.
Eighty persons came over on a
special train from Huntingburg
Sunday morning, to attend the Con-
vention, returning home after ad-
journment.
II was the most generally attend
ell from the different townships, of
any Sunday School Convention yet
held in Dubois county.
The townships were all urged to
appoint delegates to the State Con-
vention TO be held at Winona, June
10, 16 and IL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

A wager to demonstrate the ply
sical energy Of an old woman was
made between William OFT, q mer-
chant Of Eckerty, and a travelling
salesman. Mr.. OFT wagered $25
against the same amount that Eliza
beth Caxton, seventy-two years old,
could shear a sheep, wash, card
and spin enough yarn to make q
pair Of long stockings in eighteen
hours. Mrs. Caxton accomplished
the feat and sold her stockings to
Mr.. OFT for one-half Of his wager.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
AL win Be Piaia.

Statesmen and diplomats who are
now puzzling their brains over in
tricate questions Of political
economy and international diplo-
macy should be of good cheer.
In little more than a month sew
eral thousand college graduates will
deliver valedictories in which they
will make clear all these questions.
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
". E. COX,
.ttorney at Law,
.ASPER, DIANA.

Prosecuting Attorney for the llth judicial,
|rrcuit and will carefully attend to any civii
|sn.iness entrusted to him in any county OF
|the circuit. ,.,ta eanara
D.c " yZ-ly
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

The following, taken from the
Petersburg News, is timely and to
the point, and applies to Jasper
equally as well: Petersburg has no
more right to depend wholly on its
natural advantages than a man has
a right to depend on his wife's
relations TO get to heaven. 1t is
the harmony Of the whole people on
the progressive plan that lifts a
town out of the ruts and puts it on
the solid road to unalloyed suc-
cess. No town on earth can pros
per with the citizens pulling cross
ways. A long pull and a strong
pull altogether, is what counts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

The bald-headed man stroked
his pate.
81 was a foot ball player once"
said he. 81 raised a lovely shock
Of hair-just for novelty's sake, you
know. Now"-the bald-headed
man stroked his pate again-''the
seems to have worn off,"
Spare Moments.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Ex- Congressman Stephen R.
Mallory, Of Pensacola, was elected
United States Senator for Florida,
on the twenty-ffth ballot.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
The Huntinpburc Rank direct

The Huntingburg Bank direct
ors have purchased the lot Of H.
Rothert, on the northeast corner
OF Fourth and Geiger streets, and
will soon begin the erection Of a
bank building thereon. The build
ing is to be a modern structure, and
is to cost about $4000.-Independ-
ent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

number the Logan ticket received 1874
votes and the Stearnes ticket 129.
On motion of one of the friends of O..
L. Stearnes, the election OF the Logan
delegates were made unanimous.
The following gentlemen -favoring the
nomination of Col. Robert II. Logan to
the legislature of Virginia were declared
elected: w. B. Bowles, Walter Callahan,
o. l.. Gee, W. G. Hurt, John A. Francis.
Chas. d.. .Denit, John Garst, Chas. H.
Cooke, n. B. billiard Alternates-A. j.
Heslip, John NJ. Smith, j. II. Baer, A.
NJ. Bowman, Jeter Johnson. H. G. Bush
ong, (. w. Whitescarver, Nathan Garst
and Roland E. Cook
Big Lick district next reported the fol
lowing delegates chosen: Geo. Trout.
Geo. e. McCahan, DIR. George L. Walker,
Stephen Thrasher, Giles Gum, John O..
Meyers +. A. Gish.
The delegates were uninstructed.
Cave Spring district next reported the
following delegates chosen: j. S. Wood
rum, j. G. Terry, w. II. H Richardson,
B. B. Boon, J. NJ. Watts. Alternates-
D.. Bell, Geo. Powell, B. r. Wright, a.
j. Phelps ad L. S. Greenwood. Delegates
uninstructed.
Catawba district next reported J. r.
Woods, chosen as delegate, with 3. s.
Barnett as alternate. On motion this
delegate was uninstructed
OF the twenty-five delegates Of the
county entitled to one-half vote each in
the convention the Salem delegates, nine
in number, with four and half votes,
are friendly to the nomination of Col.
Robert H. Logan.
The ticket as lected in the Big Lick
district, three and ope-balf votes. con
Guided with these words: tTha above
named delegates ARE for o. L. Stearnes
for house of delegates
1t is also understood that Mr.. Stearnes
has two of the Cave Spring delegates,
and the delegate from Catawba, SO that
the county seems to stand six for Col
Logan and five for o. l.. Stearnes
The contest between the Logan and
Stearnes factions was a very friendly
one, and Col. A. NJ. Bowman presided
over the meeting with becoming dignity
and impartiality.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

yarns told him about tho ynrious
treasure expeditions to Coos island and
the legends which had caused these OK.
elements. He seized upon tho glitter
ing tale Of diamond hilted swords. hare
of doubloons and bars Of gold with tho
faith of child and at once offered IN
tit out schooner for tho islands and to
pay my expenses as well rs give me a
third OF the treasure if would 20 along
to repeat the legend as often ms desired.
He had prospected for almost eyery-
thing, he said, except pirate treasures.
and no wanted those diamond hilted
swords to put i'll his parlor."
did not know ut that time the story
about his parlor. Having bought n
$1,000 house i'll the town OF Alameda.
he kept several tons Of quartz in one
corner, on top Of which his old pros
pecting tools, burros saddle aud camp
outfit reposed when not in use. never
heard what his wife thought of this
unique furniture, but there is no doubt
that the diamond hilted swords would
have rested peacefully on the quartz
pile, and it was with sincere regrets
that acknowledged to him my entire
-''S-> "a ANAefA III eiiO IiStNAGSQu0
legend of Coos island.
Schicffelin's Alaska experiences have
long deserved chronicler. He fitted
out an expedition years ago and pros
pected over vast areas of that region.
His little steamboat assembled the broad
Yukon, and the party wintered in tho
interior. Ono man, since dead, Charles
Farciot, remained behind when the
steamer returned to prospect further.
When he desired to return, ho built ono
of the most remarkable little steam en-
glnes ever seen on tho coast. 1t was
made from IL few pieces of pipe and
some old cans picked up about the de-
serted Schieffelin camp, and his only
tools were file and pocket knife,
with a stono for hammer. He put this
rude little engine i'll the stern of a small
rowboat left behind for his use and
steamed 1900 miles without an acct
dent. The outfit was afterward OH exhi-
bition in San Francisco and excited the
astonishmeno and indeed the profound
admiration of the best machinists, who
agreed in saying that Farciot's mechan-
lcal genius was of 4 very high order -
Now York Post
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

good heavy quality, all wool, French
Serge, at 49c the yard, future price will
be Zoe.
pieces 80 inch wide all wool French
Serges, very fine twill, handsome quality.
ut only 5!lc the yard. Future price will
be Soc.
10 pieces fine black all wool German
Henrietta. the sort you have paid roc for
will be that again in the near future
these go this week at 49c.
10 pieces 4G inch wide very handsome
silky quality German Henrietta, worth
every cent of Soc, now to 90 at only 60c
Buy now and save money
Lot of figured Mohairs and other fig.
ured black dress stuifs at decidedly cut
prices to close them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
Here's the List.

AT 99c the yard, ~ pieces Ct brand new
figured Black Goods, full 36 inch wide.
very stylish in appearance. Always the
4Oc quality. See them.
~ pieces very fine all wool i'm Dor ted
Serge. perfect shades Of black, at 25c; the
future price will be SOC.
10 pieces very handsome quality all
worsted Storm Serge in black at 29c.
Future price will be ASS.
10 pieces very handsome quality full 46
inch wide all wool French Serge at only
39c, futr re price will be SOC.
pieces 46 inch wide very fine twilled,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
The Passing of tho Cayuse.

Fossil collections gathered in old lake
beds of eastern Oregon demonstrate that
the broad plains between tho Rocky and
Cascade mountains were the original
habitat of the prehistoric horse, fleet
little animal no larger than fox which
i'll the long ago scampercd over tho
lonely land. After the lapse of ages the
modern horse is now to degenerate upon
the stamping ground of his ancestors
The cayuse has become so valueless by
the invasion of the electric car and the
bicycle and the disappearance of the
stagecoach and the wagon train that
tho halter has been taken from his neck
and he has been turned loose to struggle
with nature for his own subsistence.
Over this section many thousand head
of wild horses now roam as untram-
meled as i'll prehistoric days, and during
tho past winter these persisted in large
numbers.
1t is case Of the survival Of the fit
test. The cayuse, like the red man, may
rend his doom i'll the setting sun, but
the we'll bred horse can still look civil.
lization III the face and demand shelter
and oats i'll abundance. = Spokane
Spokesman Review.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

Every one of them of superior style and
quality.
so Fine Twilled Gloria Umbrellas, very
stylish handle, close rolling, and only 81.
25 very fine Taffeta Silk Umbrellas,
steel rods, nobbiest sort of handles; worth
S2.25, at $l.75.
% Finer Grade Taffeta Silk Umbrellas,
the usual So sort, at $225
80 very fine TAPPED Edged, Fine Quality
Black Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, with steel
rods, finest handles, at sass and s3.5O
worth SO. so and $i5O
See this line of Umbrellas.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
HATE1ELp.s GANG p1rRs1rEn

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 1G.-it is
now learned that no lives were lost in
the fight between Cap Hatfield and his
gang at Big Rock Cliffs, put it is reported
that two were wounded Hatfield ard
his followers are believed to be short of
ammunition rs well as supplies. They
have reiterated further into the noun
tains and are being closely followed by Il
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
FELTS BALKED AGAIN.

Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 16.-W.
b. Feits was deferred in making his leap
from the summit of Pixies Peak. 4 snow
storm ragged from early morning to late
this evening. Many people went to Man
itou for the purpose of going to the Peak
to see Felts jump, but he did mot make
the ascent on account of unfavorabe
weather
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
NO KICK COMING

You walk in my store, put on pair OF
easy shoes .tnd pay me just II small price
for them and you are one of the best sat
isfed men in town. My shoes are easy to
wear and easy to buy. Come to either
store-Salem avenue or Jefferson street.
BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
GREAT SPORT FOR
BARGAIN HUNTERS IN
WASH GOODS TO-DAY.

All the remaining stock of desirable
wash stuffs yet.remaining on our counters
will be offered to-day at 6 3-4c, regard
less of former prices. Lay 'em away until
next spring if you don't need them now.
No such price will ever again be made
on such desirable stuffs in a long time.
Secure them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

The Austrians are great smokers.
The daily consumption of matches in
that country is 90 for each inhabitant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

Within tho last decade the population
Of Europe has increased by about 30, :
600, 600, of whom Russia contributed
IL, 90, 600 and Franco only $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-25
Good Roads.

Home and Farm.
We trust that farmers everywhere will
keen In view the absolute necessity for
good roads.
Great reductions have been made In
railroad rates in the past twenty five years.
but it costs most farmers as much today to
get their crops TO the railroad stations as
1t cost them twenty-five years ago.
This ought not to be. A little co-op-
GRAFTON, little enterprise, little investi-
cation VIII make a radical change In the
wholesale situation.
There are farmers. there are whole COM
munitles. who realize this fact. and who
intend to remedy the situation.
Now. look at the result. The farmers
In one county. as in Hardin county. de-
termine to have good roads radating from
the railroad station.
In few wears all are within a short dis
lance Of the station. They can haul
load twice as large as on bad roads and
with less injury TO stock and to wagon.
Thus they reduce one-half the cost OF
getting their supplies home.
That is the first and a most important
result. but it is merely the beginning.
The farms look better from a good read.
The time saved is given to care for the
fences. the barn. the garden. the dairy.
the home and all its surroundings.
Then the price OF farm lands begin to
improve and there Is a demand tor ho.nea
In the section OF good roads. The credit
OF the community improves. and farEaero
lind II easier TO get money for any needed
improvement.
That is one picture: turn to the other.
when roads are rough and bridges bad;
when II wears out team to take halt a
load to market. Consider the wear and
tear on a mans nervous system aud IN his
physical strength. Consider the additional
cost of his crops and ask how 1t ~ possi-
BILE for him to compete with the other Sec
tions blessed with good roads. He can not
do II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-25
WANTED TO BUY

HUH. >,D ttaS~
=; TNTTD-ITo buy second hand roller top
w ~ i,,1,st he IN good condition. Ad-
drssa b., this office. stating size and 40
price.
~ ISTE1--One team medium size mules
-, "a he true and acclimated; write low
ast cash price. Address j. IT, Stee'ss;;
Alta Iona, Texas, --.- -
49,, o,,stomers for a few good
We na hrrgIes or surreys, IL YOU nave
nor hors9s or sale bring them 70 US sohthetnl
second hand furniture and
m baausehold goods. all Kinds; poaiof hss
good prices. Drop p3s caIl on you. n
Box q. Houston: Will can on 49,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-25
BIDS AND PROPOSALS..
- WU.. --ua.lNll!!s...a.

TO BKTDGE BuTLDERS-The
commissioners court of Gonzales county
viii meet at Belmont on Monday. >As rch
l. 1887, to locate a bridge site on the
Guadalupe river. They VIII also meet
at Gonzales on the Sth day of April. 1897,
TO adopt a plan for said bridge and to
receive bids for the construction Of an
iron or wire bridge across the Guadd-
lupe river, near Belmont, in the county
of Gonzales. All bids must he accom-
panied by q certified check for an
amount iequal TO per cent of contract
TO guarantee the entering into bond of
the successful bidder. The court re-
serves the right to reject any ard ard all
bids. W. w. SLnSs,
N5lTICT-Bids are INVITED by the Com
mlssioners Court of Burleson County
Texfs. Mt special session 10 be hAld on
the 18th day OF March, a. -. 1887, for
the construction of two steel bridges as
follows: First over DaNidson's creek.
ore mIle from Caldwell Win spans of
"a feet, wooden approaches OF " rect
on each end. 10 feet from channel OF
creek 10 TOP OF bridge floor, roadway IL
feet Second over the East Yesna at
Tho san Antonio crossing, eleven ihhes
west Of Caldwell, &c foot span. wooden
anproaches II feet or each end, IA rect
from bed of creek TO top of bridge moor.
The Court reserves the right TO re-
1ec' a''' &C. G. BANKS,
County Judge. Burleson County, Texas; !.
Caldwell February l6. 1877. cd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-25
SNAPS IN CITY PROPERTY
2ig lots Zone corner IN Third ward

SNAPS IN CITY PROPERTY
TX lots Zone corner) m Third ward.
splendid hve-rooan cottage. on 50-foot
lot, Third ward. siiot. the lot alone
Two beautiful lots. Third ward, $1,000
Five nice lots. Fourth ward, near car
llne. with six-room house ON same. must
sell; price $500: worth 5000.
Lands. $40 acres of line Brazos bot
tom land. improved. $500. ON terms. "a
snap"
40. 50. 100 and 900 acre tracts of first
class black land. near Houston. at $40.
si5 and &c per acre on terms.
miles from Houston, SO rei acre. 10 per
cent cash and balance from Two to ten
years, per cent interest.
liis acres of splendid timber land. =
miles from Houston, 81. 30 per acre.
II acres well improved. four miles from
Houston, sl2O on easy terms,
from Houston, Si7oo On terms.
SO acres of frs'-riass black prairie
land. near Hons. 20 trade for i'm
Il X d ,o.i' hinz Building.
FOR sALE-My residence. corner Travis
aud Pierce and Milan. fine improved
grounds. 80 feet on Travis $50 feet on
al snh 10 .,o on Milan; inquire on prem
FOR SALE OR RENT-VeTy dcsrable
two-story residence on Austin siroet
near Holman avenue, two lots. stable
hath room, hot and cold water: in first
class condition. u. u Dennis.
SEVERAL large and small tracts of land
cheap. within 50 miles of Houston; only
Owners OF hand need apply. Lock Box S..
Marshall, Mo rs
FOR SALE--On easy terms. n modern
built house, with all convcnienccs; nice
shade trees. choice of two car ines; good
ncighborhood. southern exposure and
nice lawn Apply to j. II. Bright. room
49, Mason block. II
FOR SAI.E-Two fine lots corner Lamar
and Milan streets See owner, Il. w
Schmidt. 1917 Louisiana street. %
FINE plantation. 1900 acres, and all i'm
pements. on Oyster creek. Fort Bead
county, for sale at n bargain. Mrs
Bette Bryan. room ]. Fox building q
FOR SALE-For cash, at a bargain. about
four acres, with large residence, the
highest roint IN city; also from ono 10
eighty lots. all in Hardcastles ad iition.
Fourth ward. For prices apply to Gar
rctt Hsrdcastie, administrator estate T..
r. 'Iardcastle, deceased, 9i5lz Congress
aye3ue. q
CHOICE black prairie lands in nc,ghbor-
hood OF Crosby for sale J tracts OF 100
acres and upward. Wilson & Hannah.
203 KAN building, II