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Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
The Story of What They Are, What They Contain and Amer. ica'S Rig Int Thereto Told
 By One Who knows.
Absolutely Pure

The auti-e Xpansionists declare that the United States government is volal ing the spirit of the Declaration of American Independence and the Con stitution of the Union in its war against Aguinaldo and his followers.
 If trying to establish American order and law over territory legally acquired by the United States is Il breach of the Constitution. then Uncle Sam is guilty and every soldier in the Philippine ls- lands is d trespasser and always has been trespassing in every and all territ- ories acquired by the United States from the day Thomas Jefferson was made President of this nation to this day and hour.
 They tell Us the Philippine Islands are not worth the powder our soldiers are burning to Subdue the native rab' blc. Suppose this is true and suppose the islands were barren rocks. and the natives live on ti-l. dos, thlt deprive the United States from taking pos session of the rocks they had acquired legally. and civilizing the iish-catrr,. and giving them better government than they ever have had. or could have if left in the arena as a prize for some monarchy?
 "Oh" they say that the climate in the Philippine Islands is such that Amcri- cans cannot and will not live there and perform hard work.
 We'll. the Americans do live there and are doing pretty .hard work, for l know by experience that there is no harder work than soldiers on fight ing duty.
 For the benefit of the good anti-ex- pansionst and others. l herewith sub init the official report of Gen. Frank V Greene regarding the area. population climate. resources, commerce and tina- ncial system of the Philippine Islands
 AREA AND POPULATION.
 These islands. including the Lad rones. CarOlinaS and Palaos. which are a .fil"r the government of Manilia. are NArlpu-,T estimated from l2OO to l@p) in uumbtl'. The greater portion are -maIl. and of uo more value than the islands off ie coast of Alaska. The important islands are less than d dozen i'll number. and go per cent of the. Christian population live on Luzon and the five principal islands of the Ni-aya, group. The total population is some where between 1.OOO GOO and 9.OOO .OOO. This includes the wild tribes of the mountains of Luzon and of the islands in the extreme south. The last census taken by the Spanish government oc- cured December 3l. 1881. and this st.lt- ed the Christian population to be G. OOO- GOO, distributed as follows:
Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13
MINERAL. " E.AI.TH.

Very little is known about the min cral wealth of the islands It is stated that there are bodies of coal. pctrolum- iron lead. sulphur. copper and gold in the various islands. but little or nothing has been done to develop them.
 A few concessions have been granted for working mines. but the output is not large. Gold k reported on Luzon, coal and petrolum on Cebu and Iloilo and sulphur on LeNte. The imborts o1 coal in 1891. were 9I.5ll tons. and i, came principally from Australia and Japan. In the same year the imports of all kinds Were 9632 tons
 If the Cebu coal proves to be of good quality. there is d large market for it in competition with the coal from Ja. pan and Australia.
 AGlHCITLTIRE.
 Although agrculturc is the chirt occupation of the Philippines. yet only one ninth of the surface is under culti- vation. The soil Is very fertile, and even after dedncting the mountainous areas. it is probable chat the area of cultivation can be very largely extend ed. and that the islands can support a population equal to that of Japan 42. O00,OOO):
 The chief products are rice, corn, hemp. sugar, tobacco, cocoanuts and cocoa. Coffee and cotton were formally produced in large quantities. the form CT for export and the latter for home consumption: but tine coIiee plant has been almost eXterminated by insects and the homemade cotton clothes have been driven out by competition with those imported from England. The rice and corn are principally produced of LuzOn and MindOria, and are consul med in the islands: the rice crop is a'r',f 7f5. GOO tons: it is insu tficent for lbc demand, and 45,0OO tons of rice
Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13

The density of population in these six islands is nearly DO per cont greater than in Illinois and Indiana census of lS9Ol: greater than Spain about one third as great as France, and one third as great as Japan and China
 The next most important islands, in the order of population are:
Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13

NarlOuS smaller Islands. including the Carollnas, Lodrones, and Paloas, carry the total area up to 10000 and population to 6.OO0,0OO Christians.
 In addition tp t,le Christian population it is estimated tin the official yudel
Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13

thatthe islands contain the following: Chinese tprincipally in Manlla) 75,000 MoOrs or MOhamedans in Par agOn and .Jok ............... 2O9, GOO Hcatheans in the Philippines. S3O, GOO Hcatherns in the Caroinas
 and PalaOs .......... 50,000
 Total .............. 1. .264 .OOO
Stikeen River journal., 1899-05-13

CoNrlNrED NEXT WEEK
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Win is 10 Rlame.

Kidney trouble has become so preva-
lent that il is not uncommon for a child
to be born affected with weak kidneys
II the child urinates too often, if the
urine scales the flesh, or if, when the
child reaches an age when it should be
able 10 control the passage, and il is vet
afflicted with be iwetting, depend upon
it, the cause of the difficulty is kidney
trouble and the first step should be to-
ward the treatment OF these important
organs. This unpleasant trouble is due
to a diseased condition of the kidneys
aud bladder and not 10 habit as most
people suppose.
Ii the adult has rheumatism pain or
dull ache in the back if the water pass
g. in irregular quantities; or ut irregular
intervals or has bad odor; il IL stains
the linen or vessel the color of rust; IL
the feet swell if there are puffy or dark
circles under the eyes: your kidneys are
the cause and aeed doctoring. Treat
ment OF some diseases may be delayed
without danger, not SO with kidney dis
ease
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root the grea'
kidney. liver and bladder remedy
promptly cures the most distressing
cases. lts mild and extraordinary effect
is soon realized. Sold by druggists in
80 cent and dollar sizes. You may have
sample bottle and pamphlet telling all
about il sent free by mail. address DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing mention that you read
this generous offer in the Jasper Courier.
Copyright 1895. Dr. X. 4 Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
A Mistake.

EDITOR CoURIER.-ln speaking
of our lamented fathers life in your
paper last week you leave the i'm
preston that his misfortune in los
ing his legs was brought about by
dancing. This is not true. He
had not danced any for several years
previous To the attack which occa-
stoned the loss of his legs. The
disease which attacked him then We
know would have resulted different
ly had it been treated more scien-
tihcally-though as Il was not
thoroughly understood ut the time,
it was thought best to say nothing
about it. Please correct your state.
ment to accord with these facts.
Mrs. JosEPH RoTTET Il Family
The CoTRIER sincerely regret
having made a mistake in the no
tice of the earlier life of Mr., Rottet
as it had the greatest respect foi
him, and he was one of our friend
OF many years-always reasonable
and true. Space for the correction
is gratefully given.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

NEARLY A FIGHT WITH r. T..
HANDS. On Tuesday the sec ton
hands on the l.. f.. d st. l.. near
Dun began moving ground to repair
grade from Mr.. Elmer Smalls
farm. The latter objected to taking
his ground, ard ordered them off
Of his land. They refused to stop,
and he got his shot gun and com
PEELED them to. The hands then
went to Huntingburg and reported,
and Sheriff Castrup was telephoned
to 90 to the scene of trouble. He
sent deputy George Castrup on the
early morning train Wednesday,
and the r. II. provided special
for him from Huntingburg. He
returned Wednesday night, and re-
ported all quiet. the farmers ground
not being disturbed any more and
the disputants pacified.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Special Meeting Town Board,

The Jasper town board met in
special session on Monday night
March ~, 1899, all members pres
ent.
They were notified that Joseph
Buchart had sued the town for in
juries of his wife on sidewalk.
1t was ordered that the town at
torney write a petition to open the
west end of 9th street.
The town marshal was ordered
not to change the culvert on Main
and 18th streets, opposite the brew
cry, till further ordered by the
board.
The marshal was directed to re-
pair culvert at lith street and
Paoli road with lumber.
TIE town attorney was directed
to write proper ordinance for timing
any one using ate Illegally. The
board then adjourned.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Beats the KIOndikp,

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, OF Marysville, Tex,
has found a more valuable discovery
than has yet been made in the klon
dixie. For years he suffered untold ago
ny from consumption, accompanied by
hemorrhages and was absolutely
cured by DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He
declares that gold is OF little value in
comparison with this marvellous cure
would have it, even if it cost hundred
dollars bottle. Asthma Bronchitis
and all throat and lung affections are
positively cured by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Trial bottles
free at Martin Friedman's Drug Store
Regular size 30 cents and Sl.OO. Guar
anteed 10 cure or price refunded.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Free Pills.

Send your address to II +. Bucklen 4
Co., Chicago, and get a free sample box
OF Dr. Kings New Life Pills. \ tria
will convince you Of their merits. Thes,
pills are easy in action and are partlcu
larly effective in the cure OF constipation
and sick headache. For malaria and
liver trouble they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed TO be
perfectly free from every deleterious sub.
stance and To be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, but b,
giving tone TO stomach and bowels great.
" invigorate the system. Regular size
25c. per box. Sold by Martin Friedman
Druggist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Obituary..

Mrs. CYNTHIA j. HATFIELD, wife
of z. w. Hatfield, was born July
1864, and died at her home two
miles north east of Nelpen, Pike
county, March 26, 1899, of pneu-
monia.
The funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. Medcalf at Bethel
cemetery, March %, 1899. She
leaves husband, four little child
ren, and many friends and relatives
to mourn their loss.
Cynthia is at rest. She is
asleep to this world but awake in a
peaceful world above.
We watched her breathing through the
night,
Her breathing soft and low,
As in her breast the wave of life
Kept heaving to and fro.
so silently we seemed to speak,
So slowly moved about,
As we had lent her half our powers
To exc her living out.
our view hopes belied our fears,
Our fears our hopes belied,
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
For when the morn came, dim and sad
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet ey. lids closed; she had
Another morn than ours.
A RELATIVE.
Ireland. Ind, March %, 1899.
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MiIey Melodies.
Still rainy and muddy.

Still rainy and muddy.
Miey school is progressing nice
ly, and will last several weeks vet !;
we wish it success.
Mr.. Mike Schnarr and wife were
the guests OF john Bauer Sunday
Uncle John, who was on the
grand Jury, returned home Friday.
Edward Harker, who has enlist
ed in the United States army, come
home to tell his parents goodby.
We wish Ed. good luck, and hope
that he may return soon.
DR.. Noelkel was seen out again,
but we have not yet learned who il
sick.
Johnny says he wishes the roads
would dry up pretty soon. He
would fly toward Jasper on his
wheel to see his best girl every Sun
day. That is right John, We wish
so, too.
What is the reason Uncle Jack
Thompson goes out the road 50
much? Has he a girl some where?
If he has, good luck to him.
Henry says he don't care if that
girl does write to him, if people
would leave his letters alone. You
are right, Henry.
Mss Hilda Brenton and Bell
Reed were the guests of Thomas
Schnarr Saturday, and Sunday
What's the matter? Barbara
went home by herself sunday. l.
Fed tired OF bad roads?
Mr.. Charley Dixie was the guest
of John Britain Sunday.
We hunters had a good fox chase
out 1t the point the other night.
Mr.. Johnny Bauer, Bob Britain
and Ed. Padget are thinking of en-
listing in the regular army; success
TO them. PoPULIsT.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.

kENNA, Jackson Co., W. Va.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack of rheumatism which confined
her To her bed fnr over month and rem
dered her unable to walk a step without
assistance. her limbs being swollen to
double their normal size Mr.. :. Mad
dox insisted on my using Chamberlain
Pain Balm. purchased fifty cent
bottle and used it according to the direc-
tions and next morning she walked TO
breakfast without assistance in any man
ner, and she has not had a similar at
tack since.-A. Il. Parsons. For sale by
Il. b. Brannock, druggist
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PERSONA

Mr.. j. II. Troutman returned
from Illinois Monday, with his arm
in a sling, it having been injured.
Rev. Geo. G. Cooper, OF Pix,
county, gave the COURIER cal
Tuesday.
Mr.. Geo. kremp, who has beer
at home visiting his father the pas
week, returned to Pril ceton We, ter
day.
Miss Helen Scherle, Of Louisville,
is in Jasper visiting her sister, Mrs
JOS. Eckert.
Miss Mayme Sweeney returned
home Wednesday evening, having
that day concluded a very success
full term of school in Ferdinand
township.
Mrs. Frank b. Posey, of Evans
vile, was in Jasper this week visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Henry Cassidy.
Attorney Talbert, of Paoli, at
tended court in Jasper Wednesday
Mrs. Walter Siddcns, Of Clay
City, Ind. is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Eckert, on
Beauty Hill"
Mr.. Weinzel, of Marion Town
ship, returned from the Pasteur In
sttute, Chicago, with his son,
whom he had taken there for treat
ment after the boy was bitten by a
dog. He thinks the treatment sue
cessful.
Miss Laura Nix, of New Albany,
after a pleasant visit with her broth
er, Trustee Geo. Nix, OF HARRISON
township, went back to New Al
bany Saturday last.
Geo. w. Abbot, Geo. G. Cooper,
Lawrence Cooper, I. f. Craig, Ed
DeBerry, DIR. ; r. Clark, Charles
Rose and Others of the Dwell neigh
borhood, were at Jasper attending
court ruesday in tn case of the
State of Indiana ". Lincoln Brit
tain and Ed Brown, charged with
stealing tobacco.
Mrs. Emma Wilson visited rela-
tives in Petersburg last week, and
returned home Monday.
Miss Lottie Doane is visiting Mrs.
A. j. Vest near Loogootee, and will
attend the State Teachers Conven-
ton.
Col. c. G. Schroeder, of Evans
vile, spent Wednesday in Jasper
attending to some business in court
and visiting many of his old friends
He visited the college in the morn
ing to greet some relatives, and call
cd on the COURIER. Come again,
Colonel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

ptn-Only two days more to vote
for that handsome dinner set ut
Gerber & Huthe's. The big box
has pile of ballots in it. Get in
your guess to-day or tomorrow.
The proprietors have selected the
following committee to count the
ballots: Albert Urich, VIM. Bohn-
ert, John Hallam, Jacob Berger,
VIM. Schubel and Louis Joseph,
who will begin the count after the
store closes Saturday night.
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TELEPHONES.

the Cumberland Company here
by desires to thank the subscribers
of Jasper, for their past patronage,
and TO assure them that it will at
all times endeavor to give the best
service at minimum prices. Its
present rates are Just a. cheap as it
is possible to make, provided the
lines, instruments, switchboards,
etc. are maintained in the best and
most reliable condition. The inn
proved switchboard appliances, to-
gether with Long Distance connect
ions, gives the very best facility for
quick, prompt and satisfactory SER
vice.
We promise to maintain the high
standard which we have set, and at
all times to protect our customers.
If, at any time, Others using infer
Tor appliances and unreliable toll
line connections, offer to compete
with us, we hereby caution our
friends against being pl. ced under
long time, arbitrary written con-
tracts, for in such cases we will GER
tainly do whatever is necessary to
protect our own interests. If you
tie yourself up in contract, you
will be deprived of taking advantage
of any better opportunities which
will be offered.
The poles are now being delivered
for the building of lines in several
directions, and it will be the policy
Of the company to continue to make
extensions until all near and re-
mote points are embraced within
the limits Of your exchange.
Cumb'd Telephone & Telegraph Co.
G. +. DoANE, Manager,
Mar. "a, '99-4w.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

Pneumonia is one of the most danger
Gus and fatal diseases. 1t always results
flom cold. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy will quickly cure a cold and
perhaps prevent an attack of pneumonia
II is in fact made especially for that all
ment, and has become famous for its
cures over a large part of the civilized
world. II counteracts any tendency OF
a cold towards pneumonia. Can you
afford to neglect your cold when so re-
liable a remedy car be had for a triilel
For sale ", Il. b. Brannock.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

NJ. +. QUARTERLY MEETING
April | and , at Jasper. Quarterly
conference at , o'clock Saturday !;
at 80 preaching by J. +. Steele,
ID. d. Sunday, Sunday School at
9 o'clock; at 1890 preaching by
J. Z. Steele, ID. D., followed by
communion service.
J. :. WAsHBrRN, Pastor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salvc in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
,ores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
.orns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively clres piles, or no pay required.
II IL guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
Ic.. OF money refunded. Price 70 cents
20, box. For sale by Martin Friedman.
ApI, 30th, lSyS-ly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

~ believe Chamberlain Cough
outdy Is the best in the world. A
N.Y. cIi weeks ago we suffered with a severe
~ ny ana troublesome cough and hav-
|sTsa 'ead their advertisements in our own
N o'iier papers we purchased bottle
e u " would affect us. II cured us
|u.a J'e the bottle was more than half
|cA y is the best medicine out for
M ana coughs. The Herald, Ander
r 'hd. For sale by b. Il. Brannock
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

~. IIuntingburg citizens are try
inc TO devise plan to get a major
i,y Of the voters of Patoka township
to vote az per cent. tax to improve
part Of the roads in that township
by covering Of broken lime stone
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JtSrER COURIER
. of Mail Closing Al Jasper p. 0.

.,v, tn.c to make up the mails properly
lutlis viii -. closed al the jasper u -. as
toll'mm Mail : 90 o'clock. "A. M 90 a. IA.
an rarcnch Lick star route ~ u, IN. ireland
lplce a. lamp "p' ""rr'Sa' Oh morning anu ~
ir pInnp,rrs,llcs Daily, except sunday, closes
fnft', SKI. ANDERSON, u. VI.
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The Best Salve i'm the World

Is Banner Salve. 1t is made from "A
prescription by world wide known
skin specialist and is positively the most
healing salve for Piles, Burns, Scads,
Ulcers, Running Sores and all skin dis
eases. NJ Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
Beaver Dam On,

NJ, Beaver Dam, Ohio.
|n, laughter after being treated by
NJ a1,c'ors, and being given up for lost
|hev nDor recommended Foley's Kid.
|syesaui fe' To-day she is able to walk
W ~ miles without fatigue. | fee
yon, ,"uld have lost her if il was not fol
Bn, medicine. Respectfully, Mrs. J
"lkf. NJ. Friedman.
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. AsT RIA.
Bears the The Kind You Have kway Bought
s's. s' &xHzZzZw
Recommended for La Grippe.

\. Jackson, Danville, H., writes My
daughter had severe attack OF La
Grippe seven years ago and since then
when ever she takes cold a errible
cough settles on her lunls. We tried "A
great many remedies without giving re-
lief. She tried Foley's Honey and Tar,
which cured her. She has never been
troubled with cough since. 25c. NJ .
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

va The firm of Jennings & Co.
nave under consideration several
Oiers from different manufacturing
,oncerns, who wish to lease their
~ adjoining the railroad for factory
purposes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

sDrThe Jasper Desk Co. shipped
two cars of its superb Office desks
to Europe yesterday, and has a car
load in the depot for New Orleans
waiting for the r. X. to furnish a
car for that point.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
. a - TO III a.
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
''s, !; &MzZzzM

kssy~The Dubois County Normal School
will begin it, spring term Of FIVE
WEEKS, Monday, MAY ID. The work
will be devoted exclusively to teachers,
those preparing to teach, and to gradu-
ates from the common schools. Tuition
-. For particulars address +. +. suth-
erIand, Prin., jasper, Ind
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ATTRACTIVE SHOW WINDOW TIL,
Easter show window of Gerber a
Huther, with its pair of live rabbits
and many colored eggs, is a draw.
ing attraction for the little folks,
and is very prettily ARRANGED.
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DREss MAKING Miss Lauretta Ham,
an artistic dress filter OF Louisville, is AT
Mss Maggie kunkel's for the season,
sli ms Tres a fashionable fit and salts
hiion to lady customers who want nice
cetumes for Easter. 81.
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Backache is the first indication of kid
ney trouble, Urinary disorders. Dia-
leles, and aven bright's disease follow
unless promptly checked. Nothing bet
ter to make perfect kidneys than DR..
savers Ukatine. b. b. Brannock
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

In almost every neiglborhood there is
me one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured
OF chronic diarrhoea by the use OF that
medicine. Such persons make a point
OF telling 1t whenever opportunity offers,
hoping that it ma, be the means OF saw
ing other lives. For sale by Il. b.
Brannock. druggist.
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lSyH" New Dress Goods and Silks "a
Albert >ondermann's this week.

We wish to say word in regard TO
the Monroe Drug Co. manufacturers OF
Putnam Fadeless Dyes. They not only
make the best dyes on the market and
give YOU the most for the money, but
they actually pay the printerin advance.
DR.. Brannock il their agent.
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se5-The Jasper Machine works
have built shed for agricultural ma
chinery on Main street, and now
have the 100 feet front of their lot
on Main covered with buildings
They are preparing to push
things with a vim.