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THINNING FRUITS.
Vslse q the Practice Fully Apprs
dated BY European Fruit Growers.

z II sanisfcn. while associate hor.
teclfurist az the Maryland station.
In a commEni catiOn 10 fruit gowers.
said. The practice of thinning fruit
ias long been known to the fruit
growers Of Europe. and onyears in
fruit With them are almost unknown.
IN America where the desire is 10
rroduce quantity rather than quality.
the practice is generally looked upon
with disfayOr OF late years. how
ever, the practice has been taken up
oy most OF our successful fruit grow.
ers. and the cOncensus Of opinions is
that thinning pays well.
The most successful grower now.
adays Is not The one that raises the
largest quantity Of peaches or apples,
but the one that produces the finest
and highest qualify OF fruit Superior
fruit cannot be obtained from tree
that Is overloaded with fruit The
capacity OF a tree Is limited. aud that
capacity cannot be exceeded. no mat
Ter how many fruits may be set. II
many fruits are set and are allowed
70 remain. the energies OF the tree
are spread out over the large mum.
Der, and few. II any. will reach the
limit OF their possible growth. II.
On the other hand. OnehaIf or two
Thirds OF the fruits are removed. the
remaining ones will have an oppor
unity 20 develop to a normal size.
Moreover. the vitality OF the tree
"a greatly preserved by such reduc
zion, since IL is not the size OF the
fruit that impairs the Vitality Of the
tree. but the number OF seed that are
allowed to mature BY removing one
half or more of the young fruits. we
10 not only make IL possible for the
free TO produce larger and finer
fruit, but We also preserve the vigor
and longevity OF the tree.
Judicious thinning makes II pos
sible in many cases TO sroduce crop
Of fruit every year and sull keep the
tree in a good state OF health Thin
ming also tends to produce better col
ored fruit; as II permits the sun 10
reach many places that otherwise
would not be reached. II also per.
-nits a freer circulation OF the air
Thinning will in large measure les
sen the heavy losses occa STONED by
-otting Of the fruit The fruit will be
further apart. and there viii be lit
re or no chance for the fruits to
touch each other Thinning prevents
the breaking down OF the trees and
lends 10 keep the shape Of the trees
n orchards more uniform.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
ALMOST A SOLID SORE.
skin Disease from Brth-Fortuns
Spent on Her Without Benefit
Cured Her with Cuticura.

Il have a cousin in Rockingham Co.
who once had skin disease from her
birth until she was six years of age.
Her father had spent fortune on her
TO get her cured and none Of the treat
ments did her any good. Old DR.. -
suggested that he try the CutIcura
Remedies which he did. When he com
menced to use 1t the child was almost
a solid scab. He had used 1t about two
months and the child was we'll. |
could hardly believe she was the same
child. Her skin was as soft as a babys
without scar on it. have not seen
her In seventeen years. but / have
heard from her and the last time /
heard she was well. Mrs. W. r. Ingle,
Burlington. n. C., June 16. 1905
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melons. nuskm elons. etc, and Is .
difficult pest to combat because Of it's
habit OF hiding on the under side OF
the leaves. BENJAMIN II Gochmauer.
one Of our Pennsylvania folks. sends
IN the accompanying rough sketch OF
a device he has made and which he
successfully uses for spraying the
uu der side OF vines. etc. OF course
the hose shown is attached to the
spray pump. and regulation nozzle
finishes of the spray end. Kerosene
emulsion. or the tobacco solution, rec
or1mends Farm Journal. is an excel
lent spray to use for these lice.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
SAVE TIE OLD IRE Es.
Efforts Which Are Being Put Forth in
Pennsylvania 20 Preserve n ndsome
Patrarchs.

One OF the unique fads that has en-
gagged the ate ntion OF Pennsylvania
horticulturists and landscape garden
ers is found in the modern doctori IL
OF beautiful old trees. which decora tie
well-knOwn county seats along the
main line. Handsome patrfarchs of
the original forest now stand stately
and secure upon many lawns pre-
served by wise though curious treat
mentl that would have been sacri-
feed had not ST stringent measures been
resorted 70. The amputation OF dead
or diseased limbs is no longer left for
the wound 70 invite further decay
from the action Of the clements De-
czying cavities in handsome old tree
trunks are as systematically cleaned
and filed as are the cavities that re-
Ceive attention under the care az
q modern desdst Where the upper
surfaces OF widespreading branches
have the bark worn and decaying all
along the limb with little hollows
here and there that hold the damp
ness Of dew and rain. actual tin roofs
are noE applied along the entire up
Ter surface Of the biz limbs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
REHEARSAL IN A CAR.
professional Entertainer Was Almost
Too Successful.

The other night, coming home in
the car" said the professional enter
tainer, Il began TO wonder il | could
bring tears 10 my own eyes as | do
10 the eyes OF the other people. /
tiled. thought OF all the wrongs |
had committed. and felt sorry for peo-
pie ] had wronged ! thought Of all
the mistakes had made that other
people had profted by and pretty soon
the tears began 10 gather in my eyes
and roll down my cheeks.
Il forgot there were other people
In the Or who might notice me. Soon
woman got up from across the car
and came 20 me
i see, sir. said she, that you are
in some trouble. Can do anything to
help your
Lord bless you. no, madam. told
her. hastily wiping away my tears, i
am a professional entertainer and was
practicing on myself. That's -"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
One Point Of View.

j ~as the desire Of a teacher IN q
negro school to impress upOn the
minds Of the youths the benefits de
rFed al Tuskegee and other seats Of
learning for the ambitious negro. One
oAy. in closing a brilliant discourse on
this subject, in which Booker T. Wash
ilston vas set forth as a criterion.
SIC said to one little boy vho had evil
gently heard not q word OF her talk:
Now Rastus. give the name Of the
greatest negro?~
he answer was surprisingly forth
eoni1g--Joe Cans"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
The ROYAL Road.

Struggling Authority, De Poesy,
how prosperous you look, Was your
last book Of poems a success?
DE Posey-No-o. can't say that II
was
Published a popular novel. per-
haps?"
No"
All. then you have written a play.
have always held that play writing.
while not the highest form OF art. was
nevertheless
4 have written no play"
You haven't? Where did these fine
clothes come from? How did you pay
for that handsome turnout"
Il have abandoned literature and
am peddling clans N Y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Neither the Naples Camorra. the
Paris Apaches. nor the Black Hand OF
America IS the most powerful and ter
rible secret society in the whole
world, in spite Of the narrowing de-
tails Of their CHASTITY work The palm
must go 10 the Malta, which fourishes
in Italy. and has done so for. more
than 800 years. This society, which
works so swiftly and silently. yet so
surely. was founded in Sicily for pro-
lection against the injustice Of foreign
rulers.-London p. T. o."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
MADE A NEW FASHION.
Deed joke Played In Old Days on
Moulo-6e Fashionable.

OLA Camden. IN his Remains tells
q good s.ory Of a trick played By a
knight upon a wouid-be fashion able
shoemaker Sir Philip Calthrop
rurged John brakes. the shoemaker
~ Norwich In the time Of King Henry
VIII. o. the proud humor which our
people have 10 be OF the gentlemens
cut This knight bought as much fine
French tawny cloth as should make
him a gown. and sen. II 70 the tailors
70 be made. John brakes. 4 shoe
mrszer. coming 10 this tailOrs and see
Ing the knights gown cloth lying
there. bad TIE tailor buy cloth OF the
same price and pattern and make Il
Of the same fashion as the Knights
Not long after the knight. coming 10
% the tailor 10 be measured for hls
gown. and perceiving the like cloth
lying there. asked whose il vas
John brakes. the shoemaker. who
viii have Il made OF the self-same
fashion that yours is made OF" Then
make mine as full OF cuts as the
shears will make it," John brakes
had no time 10 20 for his gown till
Christmas day. when he meant 10
wear H. Perceiying the same 10 be
full OF cuts. he began TO swear az the
tailor. i have done naught but what
you bid me" cuoth the tailor. 'for
IS Sir Philip Calthrops garment is.
even so have I made yours" BY my
lztchetl" suoth John brakes. Il will
never wear gentlemens fashions
agzin.--London T. P-'s Weekly.
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Why SHE WIS TRANQUIL.
-'t'ls One Had Reason % Approve
Fathers Choice.

or the sisters Of well.known New
York family one is married. she has
one little girl greatly petted By All the
aunts and subject 10 much advice
from all Of them or this last the III.
tie lady sometimes Wearies. which
WEAKNESS on certain occasion made
itself shown IN the following reply
from her small ladyship.
Said one aunt. IL you were nv
child should have you do thus and
thus" Said another aunt: Were YOU
my child ! would do so and so" The
remaining aunt made similar re-
mark.
The little lady thought II high time
10 express her own feelings. But I
have" she said. always been so
thankful that papa married the sister
he did,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
THERE IS A REASON.
Tne Medical Times Explains Why
Doctors Oppose Patent Medicines.

The Medical Times for April in a
moment OF frankness explains the
whole opposition OF physicians TO pat.
eut- medicines which are taken With.
CT a prescription. in the following
words.
We VIII hardly repeat here The
specific statement TO the effect that
IL one year S.. coo 900 has been ex
perted on patent medicines in the
United States Enough 10 give every
practitioner In the country a yearly
income o. $4,000 In the face OF such
facts as these. al talk Of love OF hu.
rlaDitY. altTuism. self-abnesatiOn and
thc Ike becomes cheap and nauseat
ing Il appears 20 Us that such bun.
combe should give place TO hOmely
ooumod sense
Reliable authority states that the
gross amount OF the patent medi.
cine business Is about $40. 600 900 in.
stead Of $4,000 600. but taking the
Medical Times figures as correct they
represent an outlay OF considerably
less than 81 per capita for home med.
Cation The cost Of doctors fees e.
elusive ot medicines except such as
are dispensed for the same period.
probably was approximately $3.50, 600.
COO This is reached by allowing an
average income OF $4,000 10 each OF
the $4,000 physicians in the United
States. Even allowing that a gross
business OF S.. 900. 900 Is 70 be divid-
e between $4,000 physicians the IN
come Of each would not be increased
more than $40
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
PRIVILEGES OF A GENTLEMAN.
Ycunss;er Probably viii Change IDEAS
IN Course Of Time

there = a small boy in this town.
SAYS the Baltimore American. the
SCI q a rather distinguished lawyer.
w1o has decided opinions on what
constitutes true aristocrscy. One day
recently a friend called upon his
neither, and. while waiting for the
hostess, was entertained BY the small
boy
What are you going to do when
you grow up was the stereotyped
question she propoundec in the effort
% start the conversation
on. I am going 10 smoke
Test~
And chew"
OH
And gamble
In1eed.-
And swear
Reaily.~
And drink corn whisky
And Why are you going 10 do such
ni1gs- asked the visitor aghast.
o. all southern gentlemen do
item
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Why "kancaroo."

Kangaroo" is a queer word. II
means Il don't understand" in the
tongue OF the Australian aborigines.
When this strange animal was first
beheld by Europeans they inquired OF
the aborigines What is its name?"
And the puzzled reply gave the animal
its name.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
Chance Not to Be Missed.

One day the Office boy went to the
editor OF the Soaring Eagle and said:
There is a tramp at the door, and
he says he has had nothing TO eat for
six days"
Fetch him in" said the editor. IF
we can find out how he does IL we can
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
Wanted an Excuse.

What do you take when you're
coming down with a cold?"
whisky"
Wife obiect2"
Certainly not. She doesn't want
me TO be sick?''
zone more question"
''Wen?"
What's the easiest way 10 start
cold Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

was walking with two canes and SUI.
tering continual pains. headaches and
sleepless nights. / improved quickly
and after taking three boxes felt bet
ter than had for 10 years. The ef-
fects have been lasting"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

a well-known fruit expert SAYS that
tn . cost Of picking barrel OF apples
upon very large. high trees is 20
cents per barrel while on low-headed
trees the cost does not exceed seven
cents per barrel. very great differ
ence In favor Of low-headed trees
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
Jumpers.

II want to look at some OF your
Jumpers" said the workman. entering
the department store.
Frog department. sixth floor. cen
ter isle" replied the foorwalker. tap
ping his teeth with his pencil
Yonkers Statesman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

NJ. c. Russi. OF Andermath, who has
lust celebrated his one hundred and
drst birthday, is the Oldest Alpinist In
the world Last summer he scaled the
Gutsch mountain without assistance.
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sometimes i'm old orchards tho
growth becomes stunted and severe
pruning will be necessary. Cut back
the branches and then do some yigor-
GUS cultivatlng A liberal application
OF some complete fertilizer viii he
good thing
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
President Jordan to Lecture.

President Jordan, of Stanford uni
versity. Cal, is on his way to Aus
tralia and New Zealand where he will
lecture before the colleges OF the
Antipodes on the American university
system.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

ney disease and
rheumatism laid me
up on and on for
ten years. Awful
pains started from
the kidneys and
c curse 4 dow
through my limbs.
i sought the best
medical treatment
but in vain, and
when ! began using
DOan's Kidney Pills
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

BY following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package OF
Defiance Starch. Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 16 OF. for 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

The dean OF Westminster has re
fused to admit a memorial tablet
which was dedicated TO Herbert
Spencer into the abbey on the ground
that he was not orthodox in his
Christian belief
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance. will not stick to the iron. The
biz l6 OF. package for 10c, at your
grOcers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

10 you believe that water In
socss does any great HARM
Wen" answered Mr. Dustin Star.
Nater In stocks. combined with the
sunshine Of publicity. Is responsible
g great many faded regulations :
Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Aliens FootEase is a certain cure for
hot. sweating, callous. and swollen, aching
feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don I
accept any substitute Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S Olmsted. lie Roy, y. Y.
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"soap BubbIe tanqIna from a Reed.

Soap Bubble Hanging from a Reed
Our life is but soap bubble hang
Ing from a reed; It is formed. expands
10 its fun size. clothes itself with the
loyeliest colors Of the prism. and even
escapes at moments from the law OF
gravitation; but soon the black speck
appears In II and the globe OF emerald
and gold vanishes into space. leaving
behind II nothing but a simple drop
OF turbid water. All the poets have
made this comparison. 1t is so strik-
Ing and so true. To appear. to shine,
TO disappear; to be born, 10 suffer and
TO die; is IL not the whole sum OF
life, for butterfly for a nat Jon. for a
star Henry Frederic Amiei
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FITS. st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured BY DR.. kllnes
Great Nerve Restorer Send for Free 3 90
la. e3l Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa.
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The greatest cause OF worry on
Ironing day can be removed by using
Defiance Starch. which will not stick
10 the iron. Sold everywhere, 16 OF.
for lOc.
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PROVING the Point.

Shea woman ought 10 get credit
Tor being just as logical and ready TO
give a reason as a man.
He-Why? 49,,
She-Oh. becausei
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar.
Made OF extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer OF Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Theatrically speaking, the heroine's
death scene is usually less realistic
than her hair dyeing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Be modest about your successes.
They are only pledges Of better at
tainrcnnts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12
THE MELON LOUISE
sryIe Of sprsyer Which VIII Rssc n
Him Under the Foliage.

The "mesn louse" or aphis often
does considerable damage 10 the
leaves and vines Of cucumbers, water
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

You always get full value in Lewis
Single BINDER s.vaight &c cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, iii.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

II man is incompetent he usually
charges it TO bad luck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

Defiance Starch is the latest inven.
ton in that line and an improvem ent
on all other makes; It is more eco
nomical, does better work. takes less
time. Get IL from any grocer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-07-12

IT'S the course makes all; degrades
or hallows courage in its fall-Byron.
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WHERE DOCTORS FAILED.
an Interesting Case from Salem, the
Capital Of Oregon.

=. A Sutton, r. F. ID. No. 4, Salem,
oregon. SAYS. "Acnte attacks OF La.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-18
MURDERED MANS BODY
FOUND At ALUM ROCK
Evidence of Fierce Struggle
Before the Victim Was
Vanquished
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 17.-Proof of a mys-
terious murder was revealed with the
discovery today of the body of a man
in a canyon at Alum Rock Park. The
find was made by C. H. Fuller. geoIo-
gist. The head had been crushed by
a horrible blow and 32-caliber bullet
had entered the top of the skull and
passed through the Jaw. There was
every evidence that fierce struggle
had taken place.
The pockets of the trousers had been
turned inside out and not single
article that might lead to identif1ca-
ton was found. The body was only
partially clothed. A coat and waist
coat were found near by. The pockets
of the coat had been emptied. and the
waistcoat, while buttoned in front,
had been slit up the back.
The body is that of a man possibly
80 years of age. The features are un-
recognizable, but the teeth are in a
state of excellent preservation and may
provide clew to murderer and vic
tim.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-18
EDGAR MINER GIVES
BEATING To CHAUFFEUR
Chastises Mahout After
Argument Over Paying
for Machine

1t is too bad that the exhibition
was not saved for the automobile
show which will open tonight; had it
been advertised it would have in
sured the attendance of everybody in
terested in automobiles and chauf-
feurs, to say nothing of the few in
terested in the doings of the Mizner
family. AS the story goes, Edgar Miz-
ner is one of the many brothers to dis
tinguish himself on this occasion. VIII
sons matrimonial venture with Mrs.
Yerkes has been exploited and Addi-
sons refusal to shake hands with Abe
Reuf in a public restaurant has added
to the towns gayety. Now it is re-
ported that Edgar disciplined his
chauffeur on a public street
Miner. it is said. was out for a
spin and had dubbed" to the Cliff
House and back to town. His ma
chine was skimmlng down Sacra-
mento street when Miner and his
man at the wheel entered into an ar
gument as to the proper way of run
ming the car. Miner, with the mus
cular impulse that seems to dominate
the brothers, grasped his chauffeur, de-
posted him in the street, gave him a
masterful beating, placed him back at
the wheel and told him to drive on.