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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
Christmas Neckties
BY s. T.. RISER

biahdiord began when ne was ,
mere boy TO send his money home q
MS mother. who lives In a little towY
iar away. She is getting old now. and
me small bank account left BY her hun.
oand when he died was exhausted year r
ago. says the Chicago Times Herald.
But Blandford has managed to keen
ner fairly comfortable. though he
mas had To work hard. He came TO the
Guy poor. uneducated, with no trade
or profession. and has found the climb
Ing steep and rocky.
| when re got married he wanted his
mother &c come to the city TO live. but
after she had tried II for a few weeks
she got to longing for the old home,
and so the blue wood smoke began
again to curl up from the chimney OF
the little house away back there in the
withholding village On the hill.
One day when Blandford's wife was
Tummaging through his trunk she
round pile Of awful looking neckties.
When he got home that night she held
them up before him and asked how ON
earth they ever came into his posses
sion
Those are Christmas presents from
mother" he said
Oh. she exclaimed. For goodness
sake. why have you never told her that
you couldn't wear such looking
things?"
Well, you see." he explained "she
never wanted TO let Christmas go by
without remembering me-"
Yes, and you had to send her the
money that she remembered you with
too the lady answered. IT'S all right
10 exchange presents. but II seems 10
me that you might have limited to her
that you didn't need necktics."
IF done that she wruld probably
have bought something more expensive
ana denied herself" he said
For two or three years the neckties
Kept coming at Christmas time. always
accompanied by a pair OF gloves that
were three sizes too large for the lady
who was expected to wear them. and
never the right kind. anyway.
Then one winter the stork TANNED
her wings over the Blandfcrd home
and from deep In a crib that was full
Of white. downy things a little baby
looked up into happy eyes.
When the next Christmas came there
VAS in addition TO the necktie and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
THECANDY
CHILD ~ ~
Wbof Happened TO q Lffrle
Boy Who Are Toe Much

Aunt Matilda was busily engaged ii
the kitchen. putting the fnisnin,
touches to the innum cradle delicacioi
designed TO grace the Christmas table
The children of the household were in
teresting spectators of the old womani
work. being present by special permits
sion of their mother.
What you chil'ren wants to do to.
morrow-dat is. what you chil'rer
doesn't want to do" remarked the old
woman. as she paused in her work
lis to see dat you doesn't eat too much
Tomorrow. Cause ef you does. you
Is liable TO be like er chile dat has
In mind. an de Lawd knows dat you
doesn't want TO be like dat chile"
The little ones well knew that ticse
words Of Aunt Matilda were preiim-
mary to one Of those stories with
which she so often delighted them. and
they impatiently awaited II.
Dis chile dat speaks Of" contin-
ued the old woman. as she resumed her
labors. had one Of de mos rapacious
appetites dat you ever heerd OF. Eatin'
all de time. an eatin' all sorts Of
tings His ma an pa tell him. Of
course. dat all wrong. an at dere is er
time TO eatin' as we'll as er time 70
not eatin'. but Lawd bless you. chil'ren.
dat boy he pay no mo 'tention to what
his ma an pa say den ef dey didn't
'zist. Why. dey even see de While
Wuzzle Man bout him. but Mr.. WizzIe
Wuzzle he say dat he amt gwine to do
anything jes' yit. an TO to let lie
chile keep jes right on ef he wants TO.
An de chile he keep right on re-
marked the old woman, as she com
pleted frosting giant cake, "notwith-
standin' to de contrary. an matters 20
rum wuss to wuss. Bimeby. Christ
nus come round. an dat boy he sin
o eat frum de mint he wake up. candy |
IN cakes an apples, an de Lawd |
tnows what. Course his ma an pa /
monstrate wild him. an tell MIN dat
ley has no jections to his eatin' les
What he like. purvided he eat in
nod'ration. But, Lawd bless you.
hiI'ren. he pay no mo tention 10
What dey say den befo'. an den de
trangest ting happen dat you ever
eerd Of
Aunt Matilda paused to not, the ef-
ect of her words upon tue little ones.
nd then she continued:
1t wus gittin' toward de dark" she
aid. when dis chile's ma an "a m las
i'm. Dey hunt high an dey hunt
~. but don't nnd him. an on sots his II
. TO- de house Of de While Wuxz!e
Ian Vie md Mr.. Wtv,la Wusxie
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

A new fuel is being manufactured r.
California which is made from twigs
and leaves Of the eucalyptus tree mixed
with crude petroleum. 1t is said to burn
freely and give good results. Piles made
from this tree are immune from attacks
BY the teredo. and last longer than VEL
low pine. The demand for them is great
er than the supply. One Of the most dur
able wood is sycamore. A statue made
from II. now In the museum Of Gizeh at
Cairo. is known to be nearly 6.O0O years
old Notwithstanding this great age. Il
Is asserted that the wood itself IL en-
tirely sound and natural in appearance
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

gloves an impossible jacket for dca
little Arthur This was piled up wit
the rest OF the Christmas presents tina
poor old woman had selected Will
anxious fingers and sent away viii
good wishes and glad heart.
IL may have been altogether b,
chance that grandma. who had come &c
see the dear little boy, one day found
all the Christmas presents over which
she had so much joy tossed In q care
less heap and plainly none the worse
for wear.
Some old ladies cant help looking
into closets that are left open.
Just before the next Christmas time
came Mrs. Blandford received 4 letter
that was about as follows:
Dear Maud: Don't send me moth
Ing for Christmas this year. I don't
know OF anything need except a
chair. and can get that here without
paying emmy freight"
So Blandford sent a $1O-bill to his
mother and a few days later he re-
ceived letter from her in which she
said:
II don't know what you and Maud
and the baby would like most. 80
thought II would be better to send Won
the money and you can SCOT your
selves"
There was q $l0-bill inclosed. The
next year there we're more letters from
grandma. and other bank notes were
sent and received.
One day shortly before one Christ
mas not long ago. when the snow was
deep in a little. far-away town. an old
woman sat at her window. Presently |
one OF the neighbors with box in her |
arms. came down the street. She was
on her way TO the post ONCE. but
stopped and went in where the fire
vas blazing. and TALKED awhile.
What a blessed time Il Is, any.
way" she said. 1T makes me feel
Ike a child again to get my presents
and send others away"
The other only nodded In reply and
turned her face away After awhile
she took letter from her bosom and
drew bank note from It. She looked
1t the money for q moment and
to be saying something to her.
'elf. Then she put the bill into an
,thcr letter and. having sealed and al.
Tected the envelope. said:
Would you please drop this into
he box when you 60 down 10 tho
post once? I'm afraid my rheum a ism |
. getting worse
When the visitor was gone the old I
woman stood at the window and. with
'om cthing like = smile on her face,
ooked through tears down the wAjt4
10 a ssrsoL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

settin' befo his fire smokin' his ,ipe
an when de chiles pa 'splain matters
Mr. Wizzle Wuzzle pun out er big
cloud or smoke. DE smoke II fill de
room. an when II die way over in de
corner was dat chile. Dat is. what was
dc chile, TO he had done turned into
er mixture OF candy an cake. an all
sorts Of tings.
"Of course. chil'ren." solemnly re-
marked the old woman. as she noticed
the surprise of the little ones, 1T was
dat chile. an den ag'in 1t wasn'.. DE
leetle boys pa was mos grieved 10
death TO see what done happen. an
ne ask de While Wuzzle Man what
KIN be done in de matter. Mr.. Wizzle
Wuzzle pun out nuther big cloud OF
smoke. an when dat die way. de
chile was gone. Den he take his pipe
out his mouth an 'splain dat nu,hin'
kin be done TO er var at de leastest.
De chile's pa he beg of course. dat
de Wizzle Wuzzle Man do somethin'
right way. but Mr.. While Wuzzlc he
say no indeedy, an de leetle boys ia
know well nun dat when Mr.. Wizz.s
Wuzzle say no indeedy. dat II is no
indeedy. sho' nun. and he 60 BONE.
But befo' he so. Mr.. While wuzzie ne
say dat ef he was q mind to, he could
do sumthin right way. but he 'splain
dat de chile mus larn by 'sperience.
ct he won't larn no way else. an den
he tell de chile's pa to come to see
him mex Christmas eve.
1T was mighty long var" said
the old woman, 10 de leetle boys 10
an ma. an you may b1ie,e lie.
chilren. 4; was still longer TO- dat chile.
who had In all dat time to be nuthin.
but er chile Of candy. an cakes. an
all dat sort Of things. But at las
Christmas eve come round. an dc
,hile's ma an pa both visit Mr.. v'izs.e
Dey find him settin' befo' dc
Ire an smokin' de same pipe. an after
ley say howdy an he say howdy. he
'ay dat he is sho' dat de chile done
armed err lesson dat he amt Liable 10
urgit. Wild dat he pun out er bigger
loud Of smoke den ever. an when dat
lie way. dere was de leetle boy.
tandin' right befo his ma an pa. an
n his right SELF
DE chile Jump right into his mas
rms. an as she hug and kiss him.
aid Aunt Matilda. he say dat he
int never gwine to eat an eat like
e did befo', an dat he was gwinc 10
lind his ma an pa all de- time. but
remembers dis. chil'rer, an | hopes
Du remembers IT," remarked the Old
oman. In a rather severe tone. dat
n. While Wuzzlc say. as de chiies
, an ma start on home. an say dey
much 'bliged. I done bring back de =
lille. but wants II 'stiHctly under.
God dat amt 'bliged to bring back '
! chil'ren dat persists In doin' what a
done. No, indeedy!' WASHING. o
n Star. Ia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Peace on earth. TO men good favour,
Token this-the Heavenly Child
Lying nov n Bethlehem's mangeP.
Born OF Virgin uncefiled.
Christ. Messiah. long expected
Earth and Heaven reconcited.
Gloria In excelsls Dsos''
Then from thousand times ten thouenn<
Angels. In supemal tight.
Burst chorus. 20 We people.
East and West. IN one ruits,
Prais.ng God. the Lord Jrs.oveAs
sing with angels In the Ae.gA1s
0ioTia In sxcsiSie Dial.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
Keep . rev Ansora o.ess.

A good many farmers are looking
into the Angora goat question with
considerable interest. The goat does
not interfere with the pasturage OF cat
tie and sheep Is he Is . browser and
not . grazer. A few goats. mingled
with the sheep flock and cattle herd
will keep the fence lines clean Of brush
and brambles and make the scrub
patches quickly disappear; they get
their living from the growtha which
the other animals refuse.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
HOME-SMOKFD MEATS.
"hen Properly Cured They Are -.
Derior In Quality 10 the Product
Of Packing Houses.

Many OF the farmers in the east cure
mans Tor home USE The quality il
much better than the product seLt out
py the packing houses Set a clean
sugar barrel on a box four feet
long. one foot high. and wide enough
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
STARS ARE SHINING


words aad nssic by Rev. =. M Cool A.
Auhor OF Onward Christian Soldiers etcl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

In the Scandinavian island OF Dagc tho
people have . curious custom OF puttins
I'VE candles on each brsnch q tbs ch.ht.
.aas uee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

mt the Syntc Says.
The women spend so much tine pre-.
vious TO Christmas in gadding around
that we wonder IL any of the stockinea
hung up for Santa Claus are darned.-
Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Bee. amidst that blaze OF glory
stands seraph. wings outspread.
Radiance as OF summer morning
Der the barren landscape shed
Mouse. ye shepherds. shake or sIu0bef
BAntshed from each drowsy head.
Gloria In excelsis Dec.
TO- Of tidings glad the bearer.
an come. and news bring:
Oorn on earth this day a Saviour.
Christ. TO Jew and Gentle King.
Mouse ye. therefore, link your voices.
"bsn with angels ca.n.s sing;
0l0ria In excesN Del
Arizona silver belt., 1903-11-19
MASONIC GRAND BODIES
Complete List of Officers Elected to Serve for
 ths Ensuing Year.

ths Ensuing Year.
 The Masonic grand lodge of Arizona in session at Tucson, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows J. R. CrOmber, of Clifton, grand master George Shand, of Tucson, senior grand warden; Herbert Brown, of Yuma, junior grand warden John NJ. Orms by, of Tucson, grand treasurer Geo J. ROSkruge, of Tucson, graud Secre tary.
 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Ma Sons-A. A. Johns, of Prescott, grand high priest; John J. Sweeney of Phoe' nix, deputy grand high priest; Volney R. Stiles, of Bisbee, grand king; J. II. McPherson, of Tombstone, grand scribe; J. NJ. Ormsby, of Tucson, grand treasurer Geo. J RoSkruge, of Tucson, grand secretary Rev. F. T. Bennett, of Prescott, grand chaplain; Morris Goldwater, of Prescott, grand lecturer; P. P. Parker, of Phonix, grand captain of the host; A. D. Barn. hart, of Prescott, grand principal so- journer A. II. Morehead, of Globe, Royal arch captain F. NJ. Iuck, of Holbrook, grand organiSt.
 Grand Commandery- Thomas Arm strong, Jr., of Phoenix, grand com mander o. T. Rouse, of Tucson, dep uty grand commander; J. J. Hawkins, of Prescott, grand generaliSsimo; J. J. Sweeney, of Phoenix. grand captain general K. l.. Hart, of Tucson, grand senior warden; G. W. Nickers, of Prescott, grand junior warden; c II. N. LuhrS, of Phoenix, grand treas urer; Geo. J. Roskruge, of Tucson, grand recorder; Rev. Lewis Halsey, of Phoenix, grand prelate; x. A. MUr- ford, of Phoenix, grand standard. bearer; A. D. Barnhart, of Prescott, graGd sword-bearer C. k. Kohler, of Tucson, grand warden; J. II. Bald. win, of Phoenix, grand captain of the guards.
 Grand Lodge of the Eastern Star Mrs. Mary O. Bunch, of SaffUrd, grand matron Mrs. Vernon l.. Clark, of PhoenIx, grand patron; Mrs. Sarah $. Martin, of GloDe, assistant grand matron A. A. Johns, of Prescott, assistant grand patron Mrs. II. Lii. lian Sweeney, of Phoenix, grand con. duCtress; Mrs. Frances Warren, of Tucson, assistant grand cUnduCtress Mrs. Frances w. MundS, of Prescott, grand treasurer; Miss Bessie II GroS- setta, of Tucso1, grand secretary Miss Mamie NGeS, of Globe, grand Adah Mrs. Anna giinn, Of WinslOw, grand Ruth; Clara Hunt, Bisbee grand Esther; Mrs. Nellie Olney Of .tford, grand Martha; Miss Alice Stephens, of Tucson, grand Eecta Miss Jennie Pritchard, of Bisbee, grand chaplain 1: Mrs. Elsie Pascoe, of Globe, grand marshal: Mics Mary Mayhower, of Flagstaff, grand organiSt; Mrs. Susie Parker, of Phoenix, grand warden Edwin S. Miller, of Fiagstaff, grand sentinel.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-11-19
THE LAND OF FLOWERS
Phoenix Has Unique Plan to Advertise the
 Salt River Valley.

Phoenix bids fair to wreSt from Cali fornia the title of the land of flowers. , When the Hearst party visited this city the ladies were amazed by the pro fusion of roses that was showere upon them during their stay.
 The number of roses still remaining on the bushes and apparently going to waste has brought out the idea that the flowers might be utilized to good advantage in advertising the Salt river valley if they could be gathered for distribution. To that end arrange mentS have been made to have the roses shipped to Fl PasO and there dis tributed in the name of Phoenix to the thousands of visitors who are daily passing through that city on their way west.
 All that is needed is for individual growers to contribute from their store of roses in any number from one dozen upward, and bring the flowers to the board of trade room some time during Thursday, SO that they may be sent out that evening and reach Fl PasO in time for distribution Saturday. It is hoped that rybody who has roses will respond so that the showing may be creditable Une.-Gazette
Arizona silver belt., 1903-11-19
Not a Sick Dsy Since.

'l was taken severely sick with kid ney trouble. l tried all sorts of med lcines, none of which relieved me. One day saw sn ad. of your Electric Bit ters and determined to try that. After taking few doses felt relieved, and soon thereafter was entirely cured, and have not seen a sick day since. Neigh bors of mine have been cured of Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles and General Debility" This IS what B F. Bass, of Fremont. N.C., writes. Only 50c, at all druggists.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-11-19
EluOs and Stack at WashOe snellsr.

The smoke that now issues from the new 300-fOot stack of the WaShoe Smelting plant of the malgamated Copper company, Anaconda, Mon tana,
 first passes through several thousand feet If fue, whereby it is claimed the arsenic and sulphur, which formerly escaped in the smoke, are now arrested before reaching the top of the stack. Before the present fueS and stack were built the poisonous fumes set tied to the ground after escaping from the stack and destroyed vegetation and crops of ranchers in the Deer Lodge valley, who brought suits and recov- cred damages therefor. It is claimed the present facilities pre- vent this dam age to vegetation ; that they also re- suit in recovering valuable by-pro. duct in the form of hue dust The 3OO-toOt steel stack aud the tlue cham berS that open into ts base constitute the most extensive piece of work of the kind on this continent. The height of the stack and its powerful draft are such as 10 carry the smoke so high that it is widely dispersed through the air before it can reach the ground - Mining Reporter.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-11-19

The splendid palace of the duke and duchess of Marlborough is nearly com pleted. It was built by money made out of American railroads. The ducb- esS is a Vanderbilt. The palace has hfty rooms, and is elaborate in finish. It iSSupplied with American elevators,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
STORMS HURT CORN CROP.
President Hushitt of the Northwest
ern Is Not Optimistic.

New York, Sept. president Mar.
vim Hughitt of the Chicago & North.
western railway, who is in town for a
few days, had his attention called to
an estimate by the Price Current of
Cincinnati that a corn crop of 2,000,-
100000 bushels might reasonably be
expected. He said:
That estimate seems too optimis-
tic. In Ohio the weather has been
quite different from that experienced
further west and this fact may have
had something to do with, the optimis-
tic outlook from Ohio 1t must be
remembered that some of the corn
states get almost Rocky mountain
weather.
In the west, there were. during the
growing season, some of the most ex.
tensive wind and rain storms ever ex
perienced there and they were not
only hard on the growing crops, but
the cold, raw weather continued SC
long that it affected the harvesting
operations.
THE whole season has been excep
tionally unfavorable and has put the
corn crop behind. In order to get the
estimated crop of corn now the com
states will have to be favored with
the best kind of weather, and the
time to experience it's effects is get
ting less each day. | regard the next
three weeks as pivotal in the matter
of the corn crop"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
STAND coLLAPsEs.
Fort Leavenworth Soldiers Aid in Car.
ina for the Injured.

Leavenworth, Kansas, Sept o. A
grand stand erected on knoll on the
Fort Leavenworth reservation gave
way yesterday afternoon during q
sham battle by regular troops None
were killed. Many of those injured re
ceived broken legs. The stand was
put up in the morning. Fully 1900 per
sons crowded onto it.
There was heavy artillery duel
with siege guns. Three battalions Of
infantry were using black powder
Some one announced that the caval
ry were emerging from ravine to
charge. People on the grand stand
jumped UP to see them through the
smoke.
Hundreds who were walking on the
ground rushed to the grandstand te
to look for relatives The confusion
was indescribable until the regular
soldiers formed line and kept all
back not injured or caring for those
injured
The battle. which was at its height
on the opposite side of the road, was
called off at once and the soldiers act
ting under the direction of their of
ficers began taking care of the injured
Ambulances We're used to convey
people to the city hospitals, and within
| an hour after the accident the injured
| had all been removed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Why Do They Cure
When Others Fail /?

Because they have spent years in
hospital and post graduate courses.
Because they devote all their time to
the treatment and cure of chronic dis
eases.
Because they have the latest scien-
tific appliances with which to cure.
Because they use the medicine that
will produce the best result regardless
of cost.
Their method of treating rheuma-
tism, deep seated infiammations of
joints, muscles, nerves, periosteum,
liver, kidneys, bladder, ovaries, etc.
consists in forcing the medicines di-
rectly into the diseased parts mot
with syringe) but by magnetic infiu-
ence produced by an apparatus made
for that purpose. 1t is harmless. 1t
is painless. 1t cures. The medicines
are placed on metallic plates, covered
with cotton. You can see it pass
through the part being treated from
one plate to the other.
For our METHOD of curing catarrh,
diseases of the lungs, stomach and
bowels, male and female weakness,
blood and skin diseases, diseases of
the rectum, call at our office. Consul
tation free and confidential. Our of
fees in Davenport We're opened five
years ago and are crowded daily by
people who are sent there by those
we. have cured. We expect to make
our Ottumwa offices permanent
through the cures we are now max
ing. Our terms are now one-half what
they will be later. If you can not call
send full description of your case to