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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
STILL AHEAD OF AUDIENCE.
Comedian Made Humor OF What Was
Approaching Tragedy.

Willie Collier. the comedian, was
an irrepressible member 81 a barn
storming combination which. some
ten wears ago, did the tank" towns
OF the middle west.
The company had been doing a poor
business for several weeks when a
certain town in Illinois was reached.
Just before the curtain went up that
night. Collier was standing al the cur
tain "pecp-hole." sizing up the audi
ence.
''How's the house. Nillie?" asked
another player.
Well" answered Collier. there are
some out there But" he added. i'm
pressively. were still in the ma
jority. old boy, still in the majority"
--Harper's Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
CONGRESS WILL DO NOTHING
Same old Standp ALTERS and Patriots
viii Be IN Control.

when congress meets on December
the same old standpat Republican
leaders will bee In the saddle as "a ,hs
last congress Mr. Cannon will be re-
elected speaker and will pack the
committees 20 suit his purpose Sc
reno r Payne. of New York. will
again be chairman OF the ways and
means committee and as he is some
what wabbly and has been accused by
the standpatteTs OF imbecility there
will be a majority OF his committee
Of most ardent protectionists 10 keep
him in the straight and narrow path.
so that no bill for tariff revision can
be reported Jim Tawney will resume
his work as chairman OF the appro-
prlations committee. and ihose patri-
OTIS who worship the old flag. II &C
companied with an appropriation. will
have 10 see" Mr. Tawney or the old
flag and an appropriation" viii be
missing for heir districts.
Presumably H. Burd Cassel will be
reappointed as chairman OF the com
n,ittee on accounts for who is bet
ter fitted TO prevent Republican graft
In auditing the accounts OF members
and the contingent fund than the
member from the Ninth Pennsylvania
district. against whom an unpatri-
otto grand jury has returned three in
dlctments for alleged participation in
the capital frauds in his state Mr.
Fowler. OF New Jersey, will again be
chairman OF the banking and cur
rency committee, and try 10 force
through an asset currency bill 10 help
out the banks and the frenzied finan
ciers. for such Republican patriots
NAV always be found on the side Of
the money power. even 10 the extent
Of issuing a species OF wild cat cur
rency." The Indians will again be
left 10 the tender mercy of Jim Sher-
man. chairman Of the Republican con
rressional committee. who is said 10
be intent on fighting Roosevelt and Sc
curing for his committee a fair share
~ the tainted money that flows into
the national Republican campaign cot
fers a. every election. But why pro.
long the list? They are, OF course. all
honorable men and standpatters, and
may be more than ever expected TO
stand mp for the old flag and an ap-
Precipitation" and exude patriotism az
every pore in view OF tfre coming cleo.
ti0n
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
WOMAN KNEW HUMAN NATURE.
Personal Experience Counted IN Her
Endorsement OF New Pastor.


A Philadelphia congregation was
called upon not long ago 10 choose a
pastor The last three ministers had
been persona non grata with most of
the parishioners. and before selecting
another the congregation did some
pretty hard thinking There was one
woman Of experience whose voice car
ried particular weight. Preacher after
preacher was invited 20 the pulpit for
trial sermon, and all. In the final
analysis, We're rejected by the female
arbiter. At last there came along a
possible incumbent who met with her
approval
THE reason am sure he will give
satisfaction" she said. lis because he
has the right kind Of a wife for a
minister. She allows him to rant
around all he wants al home and
doesn't sass back. found out long
while ago-shortly after | was mar
red myself. in fact-that man who
hasn't that privilege at home works
of his spleen elsewhere. A minister
vents IL on his congregation That
was why we couldn't stand the last
preacher. This one will be all right.
We won't hear peep out OF him.
And upon that unique recommends
ton the congregation really did give
the man a call. According 10 last ac-
counts both he and the congregation
were doing we'll. The wife has not
been heard from.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
WAS WILLING TO FORGET.
Youno Man Bore No Grudge Against
Proposed Fatherin-lsw.

That the young fellow had grit was
evident from the fact that his bust
ness. from nothing had in a few years
begun to bring in a fairish income. He
made Up his mind to get married. The
girl-althoueh the daughter OF a
pompous country resident-agreed
with him; but the father did not see
things in the same light.
what. You2" he yelled. angrily.
you want 10 marry my daughter!
Why. ii is only a few years since you
were caddying for me
That's true" interrupted the young
man. but l don't intend TO let that
stand in the way. The language you
then used was certainly a trihe-say
blue.tinted: but then you were under
the influence of disappointment. AFTER
an. YOU know. a very bad golfer may
make a very good father-in-law. Any
how. I'm going to give you a chance
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
TUM0RS CONQUERED
Overwhelming Proof that Lydia {. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound Succeeds

Il have been under different doctors
treatment for a long time without
relief. They told me / had fibroid
tumor, my abdomen was swollen and
suffered with great pain. ] wrote
to you for advice, you replied and
followed your directions carefully and
to-day ! am a well woman. Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ex-
PEELED the tumor and strengthened my
whole system"
Mrs. S. j. Barber, OF Scott, n. y
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
Sometime ago l wrote you for
advice about tumor which the doc
tors thought would have to be removed
Instead / took Lydia Z. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound and to-day am
well woman"
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Funk. Vandergrift, Pa.
writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham.-
Il had a tumor and Lydia Z. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound removed
ii for me after two doctors had given
me I'D. was sick four years before i
began TO take the Compound. ] now
/ recommend Lydia f. Pinkham's Veget
able Compound far and near"
Such testimony as above Is con-
vincing evidence that Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound stands
! without a peer as a remedy for Tumor
Growths as well as other distressing
ills Of women, and such symptoms az
Rearing-down Sensations, Displace
ments. Irregularities and Backaches
etc. Women should remember that u
lis lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
mound that is curing so many women
Don't forget 10 insist upon il when
some druggist asks you 20 accept
something else which he calls just
as good"
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Tn. EinaI Shaver.

"And you say when the heiress be
came the wife OF the foreign noble
man n was a shower wedding"
Il should say so. The bride wore a
shower bouquet"
Yes"
"And then there was a shower OF
rice"
MY"
Followed by a shower OF congratu-
lations and old shoes"
Wei, Well And how did II end
up?'
VERY embarrassing all round. The
nobleman's creditors came around and
presented a shower OF bills
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Ambiguous.

A Washington correspondent who
used 10 run a newspaper in Iowa tells
how the heavy advertiser of the town
once entered the editorial Offices and,
with anger and disgust depicted in
every line of his face exclaimed:
That's a fine break you people
have made in my ad. this week
whats the TROUBLED" asked the ed
itor. in tone calculated TO moliiiy
the indignant one.
Read it and see" commanded the
advertiser, thrusting a copy OF the pa
per in the editors face
The latter read: III you want .
have a At wear Blank 5 shoes.
Harpers Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

A city lad spent a part OF last sum-
mer on a farm owned by his uncle.
II was the boys first visit TO the coun-
try. and everything on the farm was
delightfully."- unfamiliar 10 him
one afternoon the youngster. who
had been prowling about the chicken
house. seized the product Of one cack-
ling hen. and marched exultantly into
the house with his prize.
Let me have it. son" said the
farmers wife, "and III cook it for
your luncheon.
You must think I'm a greenhorn'
auntie," exclaimed the boy. j guess
the hen cooked It all right. It's
warm."-Harper' Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

One Of the greatest triumphs of
Lydia +. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering Of woman's
dread enemy Tumor.
The growth OF a tumor is so in
sidious that frequently its presence
is wholly unsupported until il is well
advanced
So called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages or the
presence OF danger may be made
manifest by excessive monthly peri
DDS accompanied by unusual pain. from
the abdomen through the groin and
thigh.
II you have mysterious pains. IL
there are indications of Inflammation
or displacements. secure a bottle OF
Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound. made from native roots and
herbs. right away and begin its use.
The following letters should con
vince every suffering woman OF its
virtue, and that it actually does
conquer tumors.
Mrs Nav Fry. Of $50 W Colfax
Ave. South Bend. Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
i take great pleasure In writ
ing 10 thank you for what Lydia z
I Pinkham's Vegetable Compound hat
/ done for me- / also took the Bloo'
Purifier in alternate doses with TIT
I Compound Your medicine removed
cyst tumor OF four years growth
I which three Of the best physician
declared | had. They had said tina
only an operation could help me. ! an
very thankful that followed a friend
advice and took your medicine. II ha
made me a strong and well woma
and / shall recommend it as long a
! live"
Mrs. f. F. Hayes. OF &c Ruggles St
Boston, Mass, writes;
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

There Is no mystery about the
streets OF New York. complained the
aesthetic stranger 1t is all straight
up and down North. south. east
west; all straight paths. No cross
cuts and alleys. no zigzag turns and
twists and cowpaths, as in London
and Paris. Just long, straight, unin-
terrupted roads
Built that way purposely.' a ma
tive explained When the average
New Yorker has TO go home. he needs
a straight road
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

Starch. like everything else, is be-
Ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market % years
ago are very different and inferior TO
those OF the present day. In the lat
est scovery--Defiance Starch-all In
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition Of another ingredient in
vented by us, gives TO the Starch a
strength and smoothness never APP
preached by other brands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

One Of the inmates Of Towcester
workhouse. woman aged 81 years,
has applied to the board OF guardians
for an allowance Of tobacco. She said
she had smoked II years and missed
her pipe so much since entering the
house she could not digest her food.
The board decided to comply with her
eouest.-London Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Tennis and Temperament.

In tennis tournament (more truth
fully than IN a confessionaD are re-
vealed the good and bad qualities OF
human nature. The man who loses
gracefully. plays with bad partner
withoe afterwards alluding TO his de-
ficiencies. and honestly admires an OPP
ponents skill. may be trusted not 10
fail in any other trial OF nle.-Londoh
Black and White.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

a. mercury VII surely destroy the sense OF srnel
a. ronpletelv derAuge the whole system Nhen
enterfn- h through the mucous surfaces elsn
articles should never be used eIeept q slf-.tlP
ffona from erqtabe physiclAns - tie dEntge they
will do IL ten fold 10 the good You can possbiy &C.
i've from them. Halle Catarrh cure, manufactured
hv y n Cheney Co.. Toledo. O., contains no mef-
rurv and IL taken internally. acting directly upon
Tie blood aud mucous surfaces ~ the system 10
buvinx Halls Catsrrh Cure be cure You get we
genuine IL 10 taken internally and msde In Toledo
ohio. By = J Cheney 90. Iesumcnisis free-
sid 6y Druggists. Price. 75c- per bottle.
TAKE Hairs Family Pills for constipation-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
A Delicate Task.

"The newspapers SAID The orator
solemnly. do not tell the truth
Perhaps not" answered the editor
recretfully. We do our best But You
know there is nothing more difficult
than to tell the truth in a way that
won't put il up to some one to chal-
lenge your veracity."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Ward Derivatives.

"Petrel~ and petrol both descend
from petra" a rock. Petrol comes
directly enough. through petroleum.
rock oil. but petrol through 81
Peter. after whom the bird was
named. because it appeared TO walk
upon the waves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Mechanically.

Judge-And what did the prisoner
say when you told him that you would
have him arrested? Complainant-He
answered mechanically. yer honor.
Judge-Explain Complainant-He bit
me on the head with hammer
Eyerybody's Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Electric Motor Scarf Pin.

The smallest motor Is that made by
a German mechanic II is worked by
a battery deposited in his coat pocket,
and he uses the motor as a scarf pin.
II is working all the time. simply 10
show that IL is an actual working mo-
tor. II is curious to see the little
wheels revolving as the machine rests
on the scarf.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

That an article may be good as wen
as cheap. and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale OF
Defiance Starch. each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had OF any other brand for the
same rnrDav
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

First Chorus Girl-Nellie amt
feelin well. She's gotta sore throat.
Second Chorus Girl-Chee, the noive
OF 'er putting on airs like a primmer
donn.-Kansas City Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Als Ear 10 the Ground.

do you expect people to believe all
that YOU tell them" That is not the
idea answered the sagacious cam
paigner. "The way TO win the hearts
az the people is to tell them what
they already believe"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

Lewis Single Binder straight &C. Many
smokers prefer them 10 lOc cigars. Your
dealer OF Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

The thrifty housewife never attains
perfection, for she is always mending.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Innnnrtantt 10 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

FITS &. Vitvs Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DIR. Kline. :
Great Nerve Restorcr. send Tor fIee s-'VO
trial bottle and treatise Dr, & H. NINE
Ia. g3l Arch st, Philadelphia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

A soft answer tnrneth many young
mans thoughts toward the furniture
installment houses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

William J. Bryan. speaking OF
President Roosevelt's suggestion OF
national incorporation Of railroads.
rightly declares that the result would
be to extend greatly the powers OF the
general government and proportion
ally reduce the powers OF the states
that the president seemed TO believe
that the further we get government
away from the people the better il Is.
President Roosevelt may " still In
possession OF his profound corvic-
ton that he is entitled TO name the
mayor of Cleveland from the White
House. In that event Cleveland prob
ably will be willing for him to keep
IL for his own personal comfort
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29
Women Workers Of Great Britain.

Women OF Great Britain are well rep
resented in the professions and trades
and about 100000 earn their own
living. There are $4,000 who teach;
10 600 are bookkeepers; over 5000 are
printers and nearly 500 act as editors
and compilers: 1900 are engaged In
photography: civil service clerks num-
Der nearly 1890; $500 are engaged In
medical work and nursing and $50
women are blacksmiths.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

Little things are little things, but 70
be faithful in little things Is TO De
great--St. Augustine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

Much that passes for patience is
simply laziness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-29

Lewis Single Binder straight DC cigar
made Of rich, mellow tobacco. Your oe~i
or or Lewis Factory. Peoria. III.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-18
CHAPTER XIII.
Around the Tavern Fire.

81 heard reyther a strange story
over yander in ther town thes mornin'
when | went fer Their doctors" Tom
Smith said, presently. setting down his
mug of cider and wiping off his beard.
ed lips with the back of his hand. "A
strange story an reyther more'n
think Johnsing deserves
He hev more'n he deceryes now
Sadler said, with a leer at Lode.
But the story. Tom Jones inter
posed, to prevent further unpleasant
ness. Let's hev ct ct once"
"Et's bout Johnsing, of course,
Smith said, solemnly 1T all pears
ter be bout Johnsing. A shef'less, no
count critter ennyhow
Never mind bout thet," Jones said,
seeing Lodie turn his big black eyes
from the fire to the face of the speak.
er. 'Johnsing is havin' all he ken
well carry 'thout our sayin' hyard
thengs bout hem. Let's hey yer story
Tom"
We'll, when | was done seem Their
doctors an ther wimmen, Smith con-
tinued, let Their judges house, what
young Green sent me ter see, went
over ter Scrubs ON Their corner
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-18
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T. Soddard Secretary Arizona and officially in
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blanks full particulars Bylaws gratis with each ncorpoa
STODDARD INCORPORATING co. Phoenix Arizona
Reference: Home Savings and Trust Co., Phoenix.
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tVI0a8U suS 1AVsUbs
out because she was worn out from
watching and anxiety. and fell into 4
dreamless slumber almost as soon as
her head touched the pillow; and 1t
was broad daylight when she again
woke to everyday life.
She bathed her face IN cold water
When she was dressed she went out
To the other room.
Mrs. Allen had kindled a are on the
hearth. and the kettle was singing
cheerily over the leapins flames; the
coffee filled the room. with fragrance,
As Dolores entered she spoke pleas
intly to her, noting the faint trace
Of color In the cheeks and the bright
hess of the brave dark eyes.
Good morning. Dolores. Break
last will be ready on the table In
moment il you are ready"
The girl looked steadily into the
Sindly eyes opposite, her own very
searching.
How is my father?"
Asleep, Miss Johnson-asleep and
Iuiet. 1t is the best thing for him. ;"
Dolores turned away and went out
% the entry preparing to so In the
rain. Then she took the pail and went
10 the shed to milk Brindle. Mrs. Al.
len paused at the window to watch
her. She was srotesque figure strid-
ing through the storm with her faith
srs hat on, and the boots pathetically
out of place on her feet. The nurse
shook her head as she went back
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"You believe me?"

You believe meY"
into thesroom setting the dishes and
preparing the bacon and eggs for the
doctors beyond the closed doors.
Dolores drenched when she
reached the ed, but she minded 1t
apparently at all. She pushed
back the shawl and drew the three
legged stool out of the corner The
streams of milk in the pail joined in
with the rain against the windows.
1t was half gloom in the shed. When
the pail was full Dolores. pulled down
some hay from the NOW overhead
and Brindle buried her broad, soft
nose in it with a deep breath of con.
tent.
The girl carried the soaming milk to
the house and strained it into pans
the nurse watching her curiously
Then she prepared the feed for the
chickens and went out to feed hem.
When she returned to the house Mrs
Allen removed her wet clothing and
requested her to change her gown,
hers was so wet and dragged.
Dolores looked at her In surprise
She was in the habit of performing
these duties rain or shine, and II
never harmed her; rain was but rain
Il might be that she was used to IL
was the reason why she did not mind
it. The other women of the settle
ment did the same, and not one OF
them feared wetting; they gave nc
thought to 1t: they knew nothing bet
ter: the rain can;" or the sun. and
the work was done, doubtless the men
would have been surprised had the
women complained. She moved from
her companion to the fire.
They will want their breakfast
she said slowly, motioning toward the
closed door beyond as though it were
the only thought In her mind.
They have their breakfast" Mrs
Allen said. She placed the food ON
the table and drew up the chairs
cozily.
Come, dear she said, the mother
ly tone returning to her voice. le,
us have our breakfast. think your
uncle will come over this morning in
spite of the rain, and | don't want
him to see such pale little face
for his niece. Dora Is so anxious Ia
see you she will doubtless send for
you as she cannot come herself. Judge
Green will send closed carriage. ard
you need not fear the rain
Dolores hands dropped in her Ian
feeling OF indignation possessed
her; her eyes were wide and steady:
when she spoke her voice was low
and grave. Mrs. Allen was somewhat
dismayed, although apparently she
took it lightly.
Did | not say | will not leave INV
father ever-while he lives-not for
anyone?"
BY and by one Of the physicians
came out and asked for ,,oung Green.
We are waiting for him." he said.
He promised to come early and staid
at the tavern ON .,,rpose."
Dolores spoke to him. A slight
frown wrinkled his forehead: he
wished she were well out of the
house.
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FRATERNAL

NHERRY CREEK LODGE NO. -, /. o. o, F.
OMeets at Odd Fellows Hall every Mon
day evening at O'Clock. sojourn- <sEms>
cordially invited to attend j. B.. EIe$s
ORR, N. e., F. M. CLAgY. Rec, Sec "sS>
retary.
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CHAPTER XIV.
Bacon and aeps.

Dolores slept, not because Of young
Green's wish that she should sleep.
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MISS M. MOORMAN
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NOTICE TO PLUMBERS AND TO
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bond.
Rules governing plumbing and
blank forms of bond may be had at
this Office.
ELY WATER COMPANY,
BY Chas. d. Vail, Manager.