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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
PROVIDENCE WAS IN IT.
Fortunate Meeting Surely Brought
About by Hand Of Fate.

A farnerish-looking man shared my
seat on the train as / was travelling
through Indiana. and after we had
been talking for a couple OF hours a
very communicating woman got on at
a station. / saw the man look very
hard at her. and directly after she had
taken a seat he rose up and said:
Excuse me. stranger. but l think
used 10 know that woman, and I'll 90
over and see her"
He was gene about an hour, and
had forgotten all about him when he
returned to say:
Yes, I knew her. Durn my cats II
IL didn't turn out to be my first wifel"
1T did,"
'Sure's you live. We was divorced
Teven years ago. and since then I've
been married twice and lost both
women by death. ! surely believe the
hand OF Providence is in it
For just what reason?"
why. I've got nine children that
need a mother, and Hammer is willing
TO try IL again and see II we can't get
along better,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
HELPING THE TRUSTS.
Systems That Are Opposed to the
Welfare Of the Masses.

Nearly a century ago. Disraeli. the
elder. in his essay on gaming and
gambling. wrote. The savage and the
civilized. the illiterate and the learn
ed. are alike captiyated by the hope
OF accommodating wealth without the
labors OF industry" In this saying the
great statesman and writer sounded
the keynote OF much OF the woes met
with in life IL is the desire 10 secure
wealth without labor. TO gain some
thing for nothing. that causes many 20
60 TO their graves "unwept. unhonored
and unsung"
The man who gleefully sings Make
q few dollars earn you a living" will
be sure to find many people ready To
believe him. They will take a
chance" anyway. and the gullible are
so numerous that the promoter really
succeeds in accommodating wealth
without the labors OF industry" but
the others-his victims-generaily
fail
During the past few years one large
concern that has for long been drain
ing the rural districts OF surplus
wealth. has built a city OF its own,
and has erected buildings for the &C
commodation Of 1000 people. This
concern does not draw a cent OF trade
from the people of the city wherein it
is located All its wealth and the
means by which it built up its own
city has been contributed BY people
scattered throughout the country
How few there are who think that
when they send money 10 this great
concern for supplies that might as
well be bought in their home town.
that they are helping TO deal a death
blow to the place they call home2 Yet
such IL the fact Every dollar sent
10 the large city. assists in the build.
ing up Of greater trusts. and great.
er combinations. that seek 20 control
the manufacturing. the mercantile
business. and as well the prices Of
labor and all the products Of the work
shop and the farm. II means bust.
ness oligarchy 10 which the common
people should not submit.
ID. NJ CARR
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
PROLIFIC GARDEN
eNoLisHMAN's FIRST AND sue
cEssFuL ATTEMPTS IN MANI.
ToeA-soIL PRODUCES
STRIKING RESULTS.

The Winnipeg (Canada) Free Press
OF few days since contains account
OK the success that followed the ef-
forts OF William Knowles. an English
man who located near Winnipeg. Man
itoba This is but one OF many let
tiers giving experiences OF settlers,
and should be encouraging to those
who are looking about for a new
home in which they may better their
conditions. The following Is a copy
OF the article referred TO:
William Knowles. who cultivates
some twelve acres OF land Just below
Middlechurch ferry on east side OF the
Red River has probably as fine dis
play OF horticultural products as any
in Manitoba. The whole OF his hold
ing is in high state OF cultivation
and literally crowded with splendid
vegetable specimens. which have for.
tunately escaped damage by hail, al
though heavy storms have more than
once occurred within a few miles The
potatoes are a wonderful crop. and he
expects to raise 1900 bushels from
his patch of Az acres. A half dozen
OF tubers selected yesterday average
more than pound each. Adjoining
the potatoes may be seen a marvellous
collection OF tomatoes. There are 600
plants, all growing under an enor.
nous weight OF fruit One single
stock picked yesterday contained
eighteen tomatoes and weighed four
pounds. This extraordinary example
of marvellous growth. together with
some OF the potatoes were sent to the
Free Press Office.
The proprietor was the first in
town with several specimens. includ-
ing green corn. The season has been
favorable for onions. and one square
patch of nearly an acre is looking re-
markedly healthy. In addition there
are good crops of cabbages. caulifiow-
er. turnips. parsnips. carrots, pump
kins. marrows. cucumbers. celery. peas.
lettuce. rhubarb. etc The floral de-
partment has not been neglected and
a charming display of all the well
known blooms were shown. including
a specially choice lot OF asters.
Mr.. Knowles, who gained most OF
his gardening experience in England.
is loud in his praise OF Manitoba soil
for vegetable raising. and is gratified
with the result OF his first attempt at
extensive horticulture.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

One OF the practices OF the trusts in
the marketing OF their products. is
the prize schemes. In order 20 induce
the consumers TO use their various
brands Of goods. attractive offers are
made to exchange different articles
FOR certificates and coupons. But IL
is always intended that the consum-
-eTs pay the freight" Generally
where premiums are offered with
goods. the packages are short IN
weight. or a few cents more charged
than goods Of like kind sell for Thus
IL can be seen how the premiums
given are paid for by the consumer.
and he pays a high price for the
prizes he draws. Goods that are
given away with purchases cost
money. Their cost does not come out
Of the pockets of the manufacturers.
but out Of the purses OF the people
who use the goods III one desires 70
buy sugar. he does not care 10 pay
for the scoop or shovel Re wants
sugar, and al the lowest price con.
sistent lie knows that IL he takes
the scoop CT the shovel some one
pays the bill Various systems OF
premium giving have been devised.
Some call for a certain number OF
coupons OF some sort. aud so much
cash. or some article Just fc the
coupons alone. Where cash re-
CURED along with coupons there is
apparently an addil lal profit in the
Zeal aside from that made on the
goods with which coupons are given.
II is well TO buy goods on their merits
alon. Buy what you want and at
the right price. and you will be ahead
OF the premium plan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
peeentlon Practices.

Those who would not be defrauded
b. sharpers who use the advertising
columns OF the city papers would do
well In carefully considering each
proposition which attracts their atten.
tion. Remember that those who ad.
vertise are not philanthropists. They
are out after the dollars. and have
nothing to give away. unless 1t Is in
exchange for money The concern
that Offers an exceptional bargain
needs TO be studied well before in.
vestment be made. Everything has
a legitimate value. and is worth so
much In the markets OF the world.
when IL is offered at less than its
apparent real value. look out for fraud
and deception. Generally every good
town affords the buyer a chance 10
obtain whatever he requires. and al
price consistent with quality.
Those who patronire home stores are
less likely to be deceived.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
Japanese Buttons.

Now that kimono-shaped blouses are
so fashionable. it IS quite natural that
the buttons placed so conspicuously
upon them should be decidedly Jap.
anese in character. The round medal.
lions in badges found in Japanese text.
books. depicting flowers, plants, birds,
fish. insects. etc, as well as purely
conventional forms. are all available
for this purpose and may be painted or
embroidered as fancy dictates.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
MODEL IN CREPE DE CHINE.
Much 6etucked Frock ls One OF the
Recent Gowns Seen.

Despite the long run II has had,
crepe de chine is still immensely pop
ular. it's soft clingyness Is so well
adapted for fine tucking. The model
is a charming example OF much be.
tucked frock in silver-gray crepe de
chine. The embroidery on stole
fronts, collar and shoulder pieces is
done in silver thread. and there is a
piping OF black velvet at neck and
arm finish. The guImpe is dotted gray
silk mousseline. The finishing touch
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

Before using Doan's Kidney Pills I
suffered everything from kidney trou
bles for year and a half had paip
In the back and head. and almost ,on.
tinuous in the loins and felt weary an
the time. A few doses OF Doan's Kit.
ney Pills brought great relief. and
kept on taking them until In a shor,
time | was cured. think Deans
Kidney Pills are wonderful"
For sale at all dealers. so cents ,
box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. n
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
Practical Petticoats.

Practical petticoats are made OF
moreen this season. with a deep
fiounce trimmed with two seton ruff
fles. These rufiies. already made. may
be purchased at any of the department
stores for about a dollar.
Silkfinished sateen and cambria
petticoats are shown, made with a
deep flounce. Two or three OF these
narrow seton ruffles can be bought
ready-made. and they are easily ad
iusted to the petticost
Mohair skirts. trimmed with silk
fiounces, are also serviceable as well
as reasonable in price.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
WOULD MAKE PRETTY GIFTS.
Three Small Articles Designed for the
Dressing Table.

Either of the three little articles pic
tured on this page would be an add
ton TO the dressing table. and in the
making furnishes a pleasant occupa.
ton for summer days. Amy bit OF
figured or lowered silk could be used
Up in making the little heart-shaped
hanging pineushion, the edges being
finished with row Of pins. The tiny
doll's-house chair makes a novel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

Beware OF the advertisements in
which il 10 stated that this article
will be sent on approval for one dol.
lar" II means that you win have
something on your hands. and a good
sized freight or express bill to settle.
and perhaps many more dollars to
pay.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
Washable Cravats.

A cravat OF lawn which Is to Dc
worn with an embroidered linen collar
and which can be washed every week,
may be embroidered in three narrow
scallops. forming rounded end. A
stripe Of shadow embroidery in color
is above this and above the stripes is
a fieur-de-lls in white. They are easy
to make and are considered chic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

they get out OF order
II causes baokache.
headaches. dizzlne e
lansuor and distros.
Ing urinary troubles.
Keep the kidney,
we'll and all thess
suferings will B.
saved you. Mrs. S A
Moore. proprietor o,
a restaurant at va.
teryille, Mo. saws
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Full OF Knots.

The lanky tramp removed his tat.
tered hat and displayed his intellect
ual brow.
"Ah. lady" he confided. Il have
brains to burn. There is nothing
like better than TO tackle knotty prob
lens"
The busy housewife reached for the
ak.
Indeed" she said. well, 20
down to the woodpile. You will find
that last load the most knotty prob
lem you ever tackled during your
career"
Who is the mighty man? He who
subdueth his temper. Who is rich!
He who is content with his lot-Ep
ictetus.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

Gulner-So you think the DeBlow-
ers are taking about their extended
European tour?
Guyer-I should say so. They said
there were so many Americans In
Venice that many had to walk in the
middle OF the street
Gunner-Well?
Guyer-Why the streets OF Venice
are eanals-Chicago Daily News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04
TIRED BACKS.

The Kidneys have a great work "a
do In keeping the blood pure w
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

Action may not always bring happi-
ness but there is no happiness with
out action.-Ruskin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

watchstand. The watch hangs on the
little hook at the top Of the chair.
back, and the seat is stuffed for pin.
cushion. The small brocade box might
serve to contain watch or any small
piece OF iewelry. II is daintily padded
and lined with silk, a landscape design
being shown In the space at the top,
gilt tapestry braid is used about the
edges and 10 outline the panels.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-04

Condolences are sometimes binding,
even when they are sincere.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
LARCHMoNT RACES
Eishty-cne Yachts start-Queen Wins
 in Her Class.

New York, July 4 = Eighty-one yachts started in the IArchmont club race to-day, and in spite of light winds and calms on Long Island sound all but six of them finished the courses allot- ted them. J. Rogers Maxwelrs schoon- CT, Queen, won in her class, covering the 19 1-2 mile course in 4 hours, 57 minutes 84 seconds, and carrying off the Colt cup Her competition, the In- gomar, withdrew after sailing about fifteen miles, The slop Neola won in class J from the Effort. by IS minutes, SS seconds, and the Winsome, owned by Henry r. Lippitt of Providence, won from c. Vanderbilt's Aurora by min utes, AT seconds. Boat for boat the schooner Amorita, owned by F. M Hoyt, defeated J. D. Ford's Katrin, although the latter may win in the allowance A. H. Morris Gardenia won a special prize in class M. The other winners were the Mink in the thirty foot class. the Thelema, the Howdy and Monsoon in the three handicap classes, and the Houri, the Capsicum, the Rascal III, the Hamburg and the Airline.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
General Brayton Resigns.

Providence, R. L, July,-zGeneral Charles R. Brayton, Rhode Island member of the republican national committee, and one of the foremost republican leaders of the state, resign ed to-day his membership in the ex- ecutive committee of the republican state central committee. General Bray tons letter of resignation gave no req son for his action.
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Morgan. Yacht Searched.

Venice, July 1.-The customs authori- ties of this port recently searched J. Pierpont Morgan's yacht Corsair, which is lying in this harbor, the government having been informed that a number of pictures from the Strozzi collection were concealed on board. The search, however, was without result The pro- tests of MT. Morgan, who was on board at the time, were disregarded
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AGAIN IN THE TOLLS
PhIzenmeyer of This City Arrested for
 Exceeding Speed Limit.

lspeeial to the Journal and Courier.)
 Madison. July 4.-C. A. F. Phizen- mayer Of New Haven was arrested here to-day, charged with exceeding the speed limit for autos. MT. Phizenmayer had been cautioned several times about the rate at which he drives his auto mobile, but without effect. Officials timed MT. Phizenmayer yesterday over certain distance. and the arrest fol- lowed to-day. He will be tried in the town court tomorrow at Il a. m
 MT Phizenmayer has a summer home in this town
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Grace George Entertnrns.

London, July 4-Graoe George, the American actress, gave theatrical Fourth of July dinner in this city to- night to Charles Frohman and a num- Der of prominent American actors who are now in London.
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STRUCK BY CAR

Eagan Bruised as Result of Collision
 in Chapel Street.
 While riding bicycle on Chapel street near Chestnut about o'clock yesterday afternoon Edward Eagan of 4SS 1-2 Chapel street was struck by trolley car and knocked from his wheel. He was picked up and taken to the New haven hospital He sustained couple of scalp wounds. neither of which, 1t is thought, will result seri- ously.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FOURTH TRAGEDY
Springfield aMn Shoots Former Wife
 and Kills BOnrder.

Springfield, Mass, July 4.Maurice Hill tonight shot his wife and James Delehanty in the home of Mrs. Hill in this city. The woman will recover but Delehanty died after midnight at the hospital. Hill fled after the shooting but later was arrested in Chicopee. Hill and his wife had been divorced Delehanty was a boarder with Mrs. Hill. Hill went to the house tonight and 1t Is supposed that a quarrel was started. It is said that there has been trouble between Hill and Mrs. Hill over property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
Judge LockMood Tniured.

Judge Edward M. Lockwood, of Nor walk, had painful reminder that the Fourth of July celebrating had begun Wednesday night while walking across Wall street, Norwalk After a giant cracker had exploded he felt a sharp <etniging at the back of his right ear and found the members to be bleeding profuse1y. An examination showed that the wound was only slight one. It is supposed to have been caused either by the contents of the f1recrack- CT or pebble from the street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FIREIN STEWART'S ROW
House Damaged About s1OO by After
 noon Blaze.

The second bell alarm for yesterday was sent in by the fire department it. self. A still alarm had called firemen from company to 10S6 State street, oneof the well known row of twelve houses known as Stewards row. When the firemen arrived they felt need of additional apparatus and pulled box S5, The fire started on the roof in the rear of the house, presumably from fire works of some kind. Part of the roof and attic were burned out, but the fire did not reach the living apartments. The house was occupied by John Ja- cohson. Less about s100.
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BROTHERS IN QUARREL
Four O'NeiIs Land in Lookup as Re-
 suit.

A dissension between brother is a grievous thing and grievously did the four O'Neil brothers of 205 Lamberton street answer it. The four got into a dispute at Lamberton street and W%sh- ington avenue last evening and as a re- suit all four went to the Howard ave- nue police station on charges of breach of the peace. The four arrested are John E., Edward J.. James F., and William. The first two are out on bail. William is also charged with drunkenness.
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LONDON CELEBRATES
Ambassador Reid Has Big Fourth of
 July Reception.

London, July 4.-,So many Americans attended Ambassador Whitelaw Reid's Fourth of July reception this after noon that traffic through several squares about Rorchester house was blocked for two hours. Mir Reid and the ladies of the embassy received the guests who included most of the Am erican residents and hundreds of visi- tors. Although admittance was by in- vitation and only Americans were ask ed the crush was as great as at Whate House reception.
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u.nn By EnpIish Rider.

Paris, July 1.-The 100 kilometre (six- ty-two miles) bicycle race for tho championship of the world, was run at the Pare des Princes to-day and won by the Englishman Meredith. His time was ! hour 2S minutes g seconds.
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Fire in WiIIImantIc.

.Willimantic, July 1.-The use of fire works indoors is thought to have caus- ed a fire which damaged the upper floors of the six-family block of Dennis Shea in Jackson place to-day. The loss was about $1 900.
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ACCIDENTS ABOUT STATE

move the outer skin from his face and he will probably lose his left eye. Har- ny Hubbell, age IS, rammed in a charge in toy cannon with a ten-penny nail and the premature explosion filled his eyes and face with powder. The can non gouged out a large piece of flesh in the calf of his right leg.
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ARRIVAL OF NELL
Ensland Wants Steps Taken at Once for
 crs' Strike.

San Francisco July 4.--President s. J. Small of the Photographers union, it is stated, has temporarily withdrawn the order given the operators in anoth- CT city, believed to have been to go on strike within the next few days This action, 1t is believed, was taken pend ing the arrival at Chicago of Labor Commissioner Nelll and the outcome of his efforts there to prevent general strike It is taken as an indication that the chance of a compromise of the local trouble is not entirely dissipated.
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WITNESS KILLED
Man on Way to Testify in Haywood
 Case.

Denver, July 4.-Frank Schneider, of Silverton, Col, who Tuesday was elect ed a member of the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners, jumped from moving train last night and was killed. He intended to go to Boise to testify in the Haywood trial. In the suburbs of the city he discovered he was on the wrong train and jumped off, calling to the conductor to throw off his grip after him.
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Fairbanks Listened to By Great Crowd.

Fergus Falls, Minno July A. Vice President c. W. Fairbanks delivered the Fourth of July oration in this city to-day. The address was listened to by an immense crowd.
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BODY IDENTIFIED
Man Drowned is Haldane Christopher
 sen of Waterbury.

The body of the unknown man who was found drowned above Middletown avenue bridge Tuesday night and which was taken to F'lynn's undertak- ing establishment to await identifca- tion, was identified yesterday afternoon as Haldane Chrlstopherson of Water bury. The man who called at the un- dertaking rooms refused to give his name, but said that he positively knew who the body was, and that he would on his return to Waterbury noti- fy Christopherson's friends.
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Shoes Blown or a ..Chump.n

New Britain, Conn.,, July 4Harry Kerkonian stood on a lighted giant fire cracker tonight and the explosion blew the shoes off his feet, badly cutting and burning one of the latter.
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prasll congratulates U. s.

Rio Do Janeiro, July 4,--The senate to-day passed vote congratulating the United States on the one hundred and thirty first anniversary of its indepen- dence
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
Paving Commission Meets To-day.

The adjourned meeting of the perma- nent paving commission will be held in city hall this morning at 10 o'clock. The former meeting was put off until Governor Woodruff, who is member could be present
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French Honor for Strauss.

Paris, July 1.-The government has conferred the cross of the legion of honor on Richard Strauss, the compos- CT
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Flour Mills Destroyed.

Stafford, Kan, July 4.-The plant of the Larrabee Flour Milling company was burned to-daE<causing loss of S150.0QO.
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Dropped Dead Playing Golf.

Pittsfeld, Mass. July 4.--Major Chas. W. Knowles. a fire insurance manager of Albany, N. r, dropped dead at the Pittsfeld Country club to-day while playing golf.
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QUICK DEMAND
England Wants Steps Taken at One for
 MacLean's Release.

London, July 4.-The British govern ment has communicated with the Mo- roccan government, demanding that prompt steps to taken to ensure the re- lease of Caid General Sir Harry Mac Lean, commander of the sultan's body guard, who was captured by Raisuli, the bandit chief, and is being held as a prisoner pending the granting of Rai- suli's terms for his surrender