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discovery OF the X-ray was one of the
most remarkable achievements OF the CEN
fury, although there Is reason to believe
that physicians and scientists in general
nave not vet discovered the means OF maxi
ing Il fulMl its tall mission.
History will probably repeat itself with
the A-ray. AT FIRST Il was toy. an in
sunment that could be used 10 amuss.
ana. TO certain extent. instruct. Later
was discovered that 1t might be made
70 10 good work in the location of frae-
turea. the position OF foreign substances
and the formation OF certain portions Of
the human system. Little by little these
tests have led TO new discoveries. mill
.Vday the N-ray has extended its use
insness TO other departments OF practical
medicine to such degree that Il has be-
come valuable aid to correct diagnosis.
y IS true that the X-ray is sin most IL
neient as an aid TO surgery, but there are
reasons 10 believe that the time is. NOT ar
distant when its therapeutic value will
% SO developed that IL will be- as great
IN aid 10 tho ordinary physician IN the
discovery OF the cause aud the treatment
o. disease. Already II has been used with
5000 results in determining the size ana
location OF tumors, clots ana o,her
srowths. a. well as for examiration n
cAsss where pulmonary tubercuiosis has
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been suspected. AS the result OF these
tests II seems safe to say that tho i'm
portanee OF the X-ray has NOT yet been
definitely realized and that the expert
ments OF the next few years will greatly
Widen the scope OF its usefulness,
While the discoveries mentioned are
among some OF the most important
achievements OF the century. II is dihcdlt
TO say which has been of the most value
10 mankind. II is true that there have
heen other Inventions that have done
much 70 mitigate pain and prolong life.
and yet. great as have been the achieve
mcnts, everything indicates that we have
not yet attained anything like the sum-
NIT OF perfection. Every year witnesses
new inventions and new discoveries and
Inc next century will doubtless witness
ARRANGEMENTS as great as any that nave
marked the passage OF the Nineteenth.
sun X can be admitted that the present
century is closing upon a record OF prog
ress IN medicine and surgery OF which
me scientist may well feel proud. for tho
aehieyements in these branches OF re-
search have certainly kept pace with the
advancement OF the age.
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oRGANDIB POPULAIRE. very thin.
SNOWY fabric. daintily printed grounds, in
Dresden aud striped effects. I1C
yard ...... .'...-...'.'''''.''.'-''
pIRIGo NOVELTIES and d. DIMIT1Es.
two Of this seasons most durable fabrics.
both in point OF wash and wear. yet very
light and cool for spring and sum- llC
mer ward .....-.-.,.....t.''..''.
PRIMROSE DIMITIEs. an American
manufacture. equal in style and appear
ance to many imported fabrics, and lL6c
at half the cost. yard .,............
WINTHROP LAWNS and fine DIM1TIES
Glasgow finish, If you compare closely
these goods with tho manv hlgh-grade
novelties that are shown for this seasons
SWEETEST costumes, you will ind no great
difference. except in the price, &c
yard ...,.... .....'....'..''s''''s
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SOME BATTLE HYMNS.
Minneapolis Tribune.

MINNEAPOLIS Tribune
Most nations have their battle hymns WHO'S.
influence as an inspiration TO the people can
scarcely be cxaggerated, The French Mar.
se'llaise. war sonE born amid tho throes
OF the great revolution, and the product Of
momentary burst o. enthusiasm. came. both
words and music. as a sudden Inspiration 20
Us author Rouget De Isle. an obscure stras
o sn, CAPTAIN OF engineers. and has proved the
nEsiNlhs cry q many French hattltfeld.
10 nat,.e hymn could better suit the mer-
suI'W FRENCH temperament with is insane
passion Ior military glory. It's opentng lines
ana ehorus ring out like clarion eaii:
ne, ae sons Of France. awake TO glory;
.'N'A' nara what myriads bid you rise"
10 arms. to arms. We brave,
IN ayenging sword unsheath.
MareA on march on. all hearts resolved
On victory or DEATH"
That other French song OF the revolution.
lne teroclous Ca Ira was responsible for
great deal Of the blood shed hv The, euti-
iot, ne 50 much did Il influence the FASHIONS
.. tne multitude With the fierce cry GO on.
~ on ah6 slay the aristocrats.
out own Battle Hymn OF the Rrnnhite,.
= east In nohier mould Il appeals to no
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DOTTED SWISS MULLs. sheer. raur,
texture. covered with scrolls and igurd
material unedualled for warm L.
weather dresses .........,-......,. ~
REVERE LAWNS and IMPERIAL DIM.
TIES. cloths possessing advantages Far
beyond thu cidinpry texture in Lawns q,
Dimities: they are very light and air..
vet strong and durable; the designs ~
of the newest stripes FOR this sea- H.
sons waists and dresses. yard ~
IAvAN MADRAS. CRINKLB CLOTH.
CABLE CORD. SCOTCH zEPHYRs.
MERcERIzED CREPoNs, DENTELLE
soUFFLEs-Thtse are some Of the new
novelties in stock this season. all OF which
have nreyed to be favortes among cur
customers for WISH goods.
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FINGER or STRAP PURSES, snake skin
and seal leather lined with kid, in brown.
tan. navy and black ......... soc, CSC, 81 p
CHATELAINE BAGS. seal leather. with
hid lined square and round tons.
at ....,............. 3Oc. soc, csc. zoe, s1.25
HAND BAGS. made II Gros Grain. Satin
and Changeable Armure Silk satin and
silk lined. gilt and oxidized gate ton.
at ........,.....,.. s1,25. 81. 90. 81 50. So.
HARNESS BELTS, Russian and patent
leather, with nickel and harness DC
buckle .,.'..'. ...,"........''....
DOG COLLAR BELTS. SUICIDES, Russian
and patent leather, in black, tan and
white. with oxidized gilt and nickel chain
and dog-head trimming. with paddock
fastening -.s........ss-.s.... QUO, soc. Sl.Vu
COMBINATION PULLEY BELTS. made
Of kid suede seal aud patent leather,
graduating and tapering from the back:
the bow in front is made CT double faced
satin ribbon in colors 70 haunonize with
the leather. ...,.,,....,.,....,$1 90 and soc
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GOWNS.

80 dozen GOWNS. made of muslin and
cambria, one dozen different styles to Sc
lect from, all deliberately trimmed, Q2r
worth Si.o0, price .................-i
so dozen GOWNS, made OF muslin and
cambria. round Jokes, square yokes and
"V' shaped yokes, all handsomely | 81
trimmed, worth $780, at ...........5A q"
We are showing a magnificent line of
dainty and deliberately trimmed GOWNS.
at sl.75. $780, sS25, ss.75. $3.50, s4.ss. $3.50.
$685. $780, 5000 and s12.cO each.
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There are now In Sing Sing rrison ave
~, men under sentence q death. Moiinsauz iii
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MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR
SPECIALS.

75c GOWNS, DRAWERS. cHEMIsEs and
SKIRTS. neatly trimmed, 4SC
special at ........'..'.'.'..''''
CSC GOWNS, DRAWERS, CHEM1sES aud
SKIRTS. trimmed with lace, tucks 7SC
and embroidery, special ............
$3.50 GOWNS, DRAWERS. CHEMIsEs
and SKIRTS, handsomely trimmed with
laces, tucks and embroideres, Q2r
special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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SILK TIES of soft China silk and Nous
eeline De Sole. pleated ruffles. edged with
Honiton braid shlrred ribbons and VAL
enciennes Lace. also fringod ENDS.
at ...............,.. 75c. $780, 81 %. g.. 80
LACE coLLARErTEs and Boleroa. made
OF Duchess Renaissance and Point Venice
Lace. In cream and ecru. very rich and
new designs--$3 90. 50. so. 81 80. So 90. $500.
81 so. $500.
FICHuS. in white and black Mousseline
do Sole. Libettv Silk Chiffon Lawn and
Pioue. embroidered and pleated chiffon
rufies. narrow and wide fringed Oriental
Lace shirred ribbons and embroidery.
S2.os. $3.50. 500, $50, $500, $500
PURSES. HAND BAGS
AND BEL rs.
FINGER OR STRAP PURSES. grain
leather. lined with calfskin. strong 1Sc
INSIDE frame OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
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ChildrGn'S Underwear.

cHILDREN's DRAWERS. made OF mus
lin, trimmed with tucks and embrolderiss,
to IL years, at 15c. 2Oc. Csc, S5c. 45c and
50e.
CHILDREN's GOWNS. made OF cambrIc
and muslin. square and "v'' shaped Jokes.
trimmed with tucks and embroidery. soss
Use, Csc and s1OO.
cHILDREN's UNDERsKIRTs. made Of
muslin and cambria. and nicely trimmed,
] to IA years, 25c, 4sc. 75c. Csc, SLIPS and
S1.5o.
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Infants Depdrtm't,

INFANTS LONG DRESSES. made Of
cambrlc, lawn and fine nainsook. dsintily
trimmed, at soc. COO. 75c, s1Oo, SLIPS, sl.sA
$3.50. s2.ss, 1880. 500. $3.50 and $3.50.
INFANTS LONG SKIRTS, made OF main,
sock and cambria. trimmed with hem.
stitching. tucks and dainty fine enbrold-
cries, at soc. 75O CSC. 800. s1.25, s1.5c. saoi.
$3.50, $500 and $3.50.
INFANTS SHORT DRESSES. made Of
cambria. nainsook and nne lawn. daIntily
and neatly trimmed, 25c. SIC. soc. 7sc. ;LD.
s1.25. s1.5o, $500. s2,25, $3.50 and $780,
INFANTS SHORT SKIRTS. made Of
nainsook and cambria. trimmed with ms
tucking, hemstltching, lace and embroid.
cry. CSC, soc. soc. 75c. s1.oO, sl,2S. $.ss
200 S. % $3.50 and $500.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-11-30

Mr.. McKinley's first administration
was devoted 10 faithful service in be-
half of the trusts at the expense OK
the American people. Under no other
president had there been witnessed
30 complete sacrifice Of the rights
of the many to the privileges of the
few. The American government was
transformed into a caste governments
the very evil most dreaded by its
founders. and against which they
most strenuously warned those who
should come after them. The result
has been a tremendous increase OF
trust formations and trust power
so great that the combines were en-
abled to reflect 10 the presidency the
man who had so signally represented
their interests in the governments
st. Louis Republic.
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COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

The trusts will face the presi-
dents message without tremor
They've all been there before many
time.-N. Y. World.
Mr. Mckinley has chance &c
kick out the syndicate and become
president of the American people
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
IF the trusts fail to get every
thing they want in the next four
years it will be only because they
neglect to ask for it.-St. Louis Re.
public.
There never was a more bla-
tant and preposterous humbug thar
the pretense that the republican
party is opposed to its own hideoua
offspring, the trusts.-Columbus (O)
Press-Post.
If the supreme court decides
that the flag and the constitution
must travel together Mr.. Mckinley
will have TO change his policy toward
Porto Rico as completely as he
changed his mind with reference to
giving the island free trade.-Kansas
City Times.
With indecent haste the repub-
lican raid upon the public has begun.
Within three days after the repub-
lican victory the meat trust has raised
its prices so as to recoup from the
people the contribution il made to
the campaign. These are but start
ers in the excuses and scandals for
which we may look.-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
AS the trusts boosts prices the
people begin to realize that, after
all. those millions collected from the
trusts by Hanna to run a Mckinley
campaign finally come out OF the
pockets Of the people. Electing n
president in this glorious land Of the
free and home Of the brave is getting
to be mighty expensive luxury
Toledo Bee.
President Mckinley will have
four more years in his high office
eight altogether. In all that time we
/ ought to be able to learn whether II
| is really he who makes the crops grow
abundantly, secures reasonable prices
for wheat and procures employment
for the workingmcn at some sort OF
wages. or is simply lucky.-Cincin.
natl Enquirer.
Mr.. Mckinley must have diff
Guilty in recognizing himself in the
light OF European expressions Of Joy
over his reelection. OF which the for
eign dispatches are full. In the old
Mckinley tariff days foreign opposi
ton and denunciation constituted
With him a chief argument in support
Of the policy identified with his name
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
We do not believe il possible TO,
congress to reach all of the trusts
Some OF them are under the exclusive
control Of states. But congress car
lay its hand on tarifr-pro.ected. mo
nopolistic extortioners and put stoI
10 fiagrant abuses OF protection. II
can do this without reducing either
wages or revenues. Failure to do u
will be trifiing with power and duty
l-washington Post
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Tom--"Flies never annoy . sleeping
man. Dick-"What nonsense. Why,
- Tom THE man wakes up and 10
annoyed. -" Modern Society.
The Tcst.--"Strictly speaking. are
the fiiipinos fasteners or western
ers:" Blessed if | knowi DO they
say depot or railway station"'-De-
iroit Journal.
II think heard the shortest stump
speech on record to-day" "What was
it, ~ street urchin said 10 me:
Give ms a smoke. mister?' "-Phila-
delphia Press.
james. dear" said Mrs. Northside.
"what sort o. ring is il that prize
fighters battle in?' An engagement
ring. my dear" replied Mr.. North
side.--Pittsburgh Chronicie-Telegraph.
Poetess bring you here another
poem. Mr. Editor" Editor-"Im very
sorry. but you're too expensive for
US" Poetess-"How so? My first
poem cost you nothing" Editor-"O,
yes, it did--50 subscribers.-Der Floh.
Conversation between mother and
child.-Child-"Oo 100. co." Mother
What. IL doesn't want to go by-by =?
Well. what does it want?' Child
90. 90. oo.- Mother--Well. mamma
will give ii some candy, since it asks
for il so nicely. Now. what do you
saw" Child-''Oo. 90 co." Mother
MY. how plainly it talks!"-Atchison
Globe
The intrepid explorer accosted the
antarctic Eskimo in all confidence
-You took just like the arctic Eskimo.
said ae. But" There's all the
difference in the world between u.s.
interposed the antarctic Eskimo. with
a loud laugh. although he had never
before come in contact with civlliza-
ton. As for the explorer. his cha
grin knew no bounds upon discover
ing. thls. that this well-known joke
vas quite ntuitive.-Detroit Journal
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DEMOCRATIC DUTY.
There should lie . Thorough Osgaass
sation Against Trusts and
Oppression.

Under the leadership OF reunited
and reorganixed democracy the re-
sistance OF the American people 10
the ominous encroachmcnts upon pop
ular rights made by the unduly Priv
LEGGED trust monopolies will be con-
tinued with increased v.-or and Ger.
tain confidence OF the final victory OF
the people over the combines.
The result OF the national elections
of 1900, following campaign in which
all the power OF trust money and in
fiuence was exerted TO overcome the
will of the people, makes inevitable
that increased arrogance OF monopoly
which will itself assist in the ultimate
removal Of the trust menace from
American commercial and industrial
life.
Four years more of Hannaism and
McKnleyism, during which the tri-
umphant trusts will have full swing in
their malign progress toward COM
plete mastery OF the people, will COM
pei Americans TO face and recognize
their plain duty. II will bring about
conditions where IL will be no longer
possible to safely leave the govern
ment in the hands Of the party OF the
trusts.
President Mckinley and republic
an majority in the national congress
have been elected by the power OF
the trusts to furnish government
for the trusts Mark Hanna. the agent
OF the trusts in public life, is in a
position of authoritative leadership
which will enable him TO see that re-
publican obligations to the trusts are
fulfilled to the letter. beginning with
the passage of the Frye
Standard Oil ship subsidy BILL tax.
ing the American people TO the extent
of $500 900 900 for the further enrich
ment Of the trusts. the four years now
Immediately ahead of the American
people will be devoted by the repub
lican administration OF national at
fairs to the full payment of its debts
to the trusts. They will be years Of
despoliation Of the people. but thu
evil thus emphasized should bring its
own remedy.
IL remains lot the ucrnocrdic IL"
tional organization to put itself in ef
fective shape for the performance o.
its sacred duty to the people Of thi'
country. It's strongest and safes'
men. those inspiring the fullest conf
dence on the part o. thoughtful Amer
leans. must be placed in control Of thu
party. In behalf Of legitimate bust
ness interests and Of the individual
as opposed to that evil OF monopol,
which threatens all legitimate enter
! prise the trusts must be fought to
finish by American democracy. An'
American democracy must be so or
ganized for this supreme duty as 4
: make its best and fullest effort Ger
tain and effective Louis Republic
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won't remark it. Why, you have no
idea what silly ideas people get some
times For instance. they suggest
oh well. it's too ridiculous.
The Boy-What?
The Girl-That we are engaged. just
fancy. IIa. ha.
The Boy-Ha, ha. But-by Jove-
flat doesn't seem fair 10 you.
The Girl-Oh. don't mind j in the
least
The Boy But there may be some
other chap that
The Girl don't care for anyone in
that way. But ! never thought that
well. there may be some other girl?
The Boy-No-really-I don't like
girls as a rule. You are the only one
shat can understand. Do You believe
~ asfnities?
The Girl believe in menSal mag
rsfism. When | first met you-lt
seemed as though we had been destined
20 be friends. Your face-your smile
Your manner we're all my ideal Of
what man should be.
The Boy--And when YOU came
into the room-you remember i WAS
ai Alce-s teal said to myself-that ~
tile incest girl I've ever met.
The Girl suppose commonplace
people would call it,
The Boy-Exactly-bu it's some
thing more than that
The Girl-You take the other sort Of
thing-there are so many unpleasant
things about it-jcalousy. for instance.
The Boy-We might have mistaken
the sentiment and imagined we were IN
lose--if YOUR logical way of talking
hadn't made me understand that u
vas mental affinity.
The Girl-As il Is we shall go on
md on-forever, just being good
friends.
The Boy-But suppose you marry
some day-that would spoil everything
J don't suppose your husband would
understand
The Girl am quite sure your wife
would object, Women are funny thai
way. Very few girls understand men
tal love affairs.
The Boy-Oh. / shall never marry
There's only one girl that like vel
>nough, and She
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Apropos 81 the pleasant custom re-
Gently mentioned in M. 4. +. in Paris"
~ President Ioubet sharing his cigars
Win his gamekcepsr. Driault. when
out shooting at Rambouillet. cor
r.snondent sends the following: 1t
i wen known that the duke OF York
includes golf among his pet pastimes.
When on the gof links at Anglesey.
near Gossport. he usually employs one
particular lad as caddie- This boy. be-
sides the honor Of having tramped
many mile in the dukes company. car
also Law claim to the distinction Of hav.
ing shared a unique lunch with his fu.
,urs king. The incident occurred on
the above mentioned links. when duke
and caddie paused for a little well
earned refreshmsnt. The duke. after
mopping his brow. pulled flask from
bis rocket and offered the youngster a
drink. The boy declined the offer with
thanks. saying that he was testotaler.
The duke warmly commended the lad
for this. and thereupon offered him
something more Substantial ham
sandwich. The caddie took il eagerly
IN. duke took sroiher. and the simple
meal was shared by the oddly -assorted
pair with that healthy hunger which
is the common heritage Of prince and
psuper alike."-Nainly About ps2pA
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According TO a Washington dis
patch there is likely 10 be no consid-
cradle reduction of the war taxes. at
present. although distinct assurances
to that effect were given prior to the
adjournment of congress in June. II
seems that Mr.. Payne. of this state,
chairman of the ways and means
committee. has been comforting with
the president. He will call meet
ing Of the republican members of that
committee on November 20 to arrange
a plan of action. but il is announced
that the reduction is not likely TO ex-
ceed Si5.00O.00O annually. 1t was ex-
pected that the war taxes would be
cut in two. reduction Of 10000 600
year. Evidently Senator Depew's
prohphccy in 1895 as 10 the cost OF
President McKinley's Philippine pol
lev was much nearer the truth than
the average campaign speech.-Al-
banv Argus.
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ABOUT EARTHQUAKES.
sustances of Their Creation ThPOugh
the Care1essneos
of Man.

EARTHQUAKES would certainly seem
to belong to the class of accidents
described as caused by the visitation
of God"
There are. however. several authentic
cases of earthquake due solely to the
carelessness of man. One Of the most
remarkable of these entirely destroyed
the town of Tselieatsing. in northern
China.
The damage was caused by certain
French concessionaries. who sank
shaft 5000 feet deep, in hopes OF find
ing a water supply for the working
of certain tin mines. The expected
water was not reached; but there sud-
denly gushed forth an enormous col
umn of oily. evil-smelling air, which
brought forth with ii large. dark par
ticles. the whole more resembling the
vapor of glowing furnace than ordi-
nary smoke.
The mouth OF the shaft was imme-
diatelv surrounded with a high wall,
in order TO prevent anyone applying
fire TO the opening. either by accident
or design This very thing. neverthe-
less. happened few days later: ter
rife explosion ensued. the solid earth
rocked to and fro with frightful vio-
lence. and when the dust and smoke
settled a heap Of ruins marked the
place where the town had previously
stood.
Equally extraordinary. though less
disastrous. was the man-made earth
quake which occurred in 1862, at the
Lalle collieries. in France. \ day Or
two previously a miner had driven hi
nick into a long-forgotten and iuun-
dated working. and practically all the
GOLFERS working in the pit at the
time were drowned.
As the food rose the gas and air in
the interior of the mine were com
pressed with enormous force against
the roof of the workings. until al
last the pressure. overcoming the re
sistanee OF the covering earth. ter
rife explosion ensued. blowing into
the air thousands of tons of debris
and many houses The effects Of this
artifcially produced earthquake were
felt at distance of more than q
miles from the seat Of the disturb
ance.
In northwestern Pennsylvania. In
. the wear 1879. occurred man-mad'
earthquake that desolated severa
square miles Of country. An oil wei
did not "fow- quickly enough e
suit it's owner. who forthwith pro
. ceeded 10 tickle il up by exploding
in its interior heavy charge Of nitro
; glvcerin-a common enough practic'
in the Pennsylvania petroleum field
in those DAYS and one ordinarily at
tended with but very little risk. I'm
fortunately. this particular well seem
10 have communicated directly with
: vast subtcrranean oil reservoir. At al
events. an explosion OF hitherto I'm
parallelcd magnitude followed.
Seven acres of ground were blow
inward. leaving exposed huge crater
like pit. from the bottom Of whicl
the blazing oil wclled in n might
food. More than 20 towns and VII
lagos were blotted out of existence
and scores Of people met with hor
rible death. The oil blazed for owe
a wear. and cheap excursions wer
run 70 the place from all parts Q
~. ~xot