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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
faulrlno OF cUcumsEas.
Why n 10 That often but Little Fruit
Sets on the Vines.


Not a few people are puzzled by the
behavior Of cucumber vines In the
.ardens and complain that although
t.. vines are blossomlng full. little or
rs fruit sets. A number Of inquiries
~ This nature have already been re-
caiyed at the Colorado Agricultural
college experiment station this year
The reason for this writes W. Pad
fo.k Is as follows: There are two
Kinds ~ blossoms upon the cucum-
h.- vines. as well as upon number
y, other plants Of similar nature The
frst blossom 10 set, and by FAR the
most numerous throughout the life OF
tl plant, are what are known as
maIe flowers. These are imperfect
~ their makeup. for the reason that
rss, lack the pistil. or that part from
which the fruit and seed are formed
lat ID bears an abundance Of pollen
which is necessary to the develop
mont Of the pistil OF the pisiillate
flowers
The other. or pistillate flowers.
sometimes called the female blossoms.
ar produced later in the season and
are also imperfect for the reason that
fhes usually lack stamens. but are
r-oyided with a pistil The pistillate
flowers can readily be told. because
there is miniature cucumber az its
Base even before the bud has opened.
Sow. in order 10 produce fruit, IL
IS necessary for pollen from the stami-
aa-e blossoms TO be transferred to the
rtl Of the other class Of flowers
When grown in the green house, the
vark OF pollination must be- done by
hand but out of doors. there are al
uays insect visitors enough 10 per
fm this important work. In fact.
fhs is one Of natures provisions by
which Specialization Of plants is
trected Insects Of many and various
Kinds visit from blossom 10 blossom.
and as they 20 TO the staminate flow
e their bodies become busted with
WOE pollen. then as they chance 10
ti "A pistillate. flower. some of the
pollen is bound TO be left upon the
ortiye surface Of the pistl This
SCI plants is known as pollination
The pollen grains have the power
W termination much like grain OF
CORN The end of the pistil is moist
- that the grains soon terminate and
,te germ tube finds It's way
down through the pistil 10 the imma-
tlre seed which il enters and gives
ur a rOrtiOn OF its prOtoplasm This
process is known as fertilization
IS rule II may be stated that no
i-lt Of any kind can be produced
without this process of pollination
and fertilization. Fertilization incites
Tie immature seeds into growth. and
his. OF course. causes ,he parts
q hich surround them. as in the case
% cucumbers. 10 grow, and the result
Is what We recognize as the matured
fruit, which in this case is not strictly
correct.
Certain conditions which are not
well understood seem to keep the
paint producing staminate blossoms
40 The expense OF early fruit produc-
tiou hut in a general way, we cannot
materially hasten the formation OF
r.sriilate blossoms We should see 10
D. therefore. that the plants are kept
20 vigorous growing condition by
planting them, first OF all in good
garden soil. and seeing that they are
supplied with an abundance Of moist
uIe at all times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
billion, In New Securities.

Close to a billion dollars OF new
bonds and shares were issued In Wall
street from January TO last July. The
railroads. which have been the great
est borrowers. issued the great bulk
OF these securities. In taking its lines
from Jersey City to Long Island the
PENNSYLVANIA company has been
spending 100000. O00.-Boston Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

says Il had been
showing symptoms OF
kidney trouble from
the time ! was mus
tered QUE OF the army.
but In all my life !
never suffered as in
1897 Headaches. dir
illness and sleepless
ness, first, and then
dropsy. ! was weak
and helpless. having
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
Look 70 the Cutters.

Now that the leaves are falling.
cont forget TO see that the cutters
ana leaders Of the house or barn are
gear The leaves fall very quietly
ana sometimes may not be thought
" until a heavy rain causes the water
=" back mp under the caves or pour
over the side OF the cutters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
Sea Trout Fattened.

A sea trout was caught at Aberdeen
recently. which swan 100 miles in ~
days, and doubled its weight on the
way. II was marked and put into the
Coquet in Northumberland, and when
recaught at Aberdeen. is length was
not increased. its rapid gain in weight
being due TO corpulence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How a Veteran Was Saved the Ampu-
tation Of limb.

y. Frank Doremus. veteran. OF
Roosevelt avenue. indianapolis. Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

Whether you be men or women. you
will never do anything in the world
without courage 1t is the greatest
quality OF the mind, next TO honor
James Allan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
GRAIN OR CORN sAcKER.
Servieesble Affair Made Out OF Octs
and Ends Of Material.

The hopper shown in the illustration
vas made with pieces OF tin from an
o.d selt-biLder. riveted together for
The sides and front, and nailed to the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

Lewis Single Binder cigar most
satisfying smoke on the market. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11
important Go Mothers.
Monarch Is Expert Shot.

The king OF Portugal is so expert a
shot that he can pick OF the fish as
they rise TO the flies in the palace
lake
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar is
good quality all the time Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

A poor man is all schemes.-span
fish
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-10-11

What deep wounds ever close with
out a scar?-French.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
She Had Mary suitors.

Napoleon III, when he was living In
london; the Duke d'Aumale, Lord
Beaconsfeld and many other copspic-
nous figures of the nineteenth century
are on record as having been among
the suitors for the hand of Miss Bur
dett-Coutts, who afterward became
baroness, and 1t Is doubtful whether
any woman ever received so large a
number Of matrimonial offers as the
baroness. In fact, they became d posi-
tive nuisance, and in 1917 she was
compelled TO bring legal proceedings
against lawyer of the name of Rich
ard Dunn, who, according 4 to the
terms OF the indictment, had for eight
years prosecuted her With most unwel-
come attentions with view to matri-
mony. Dunn was sent to prison for
eighteen months. although there lie no
doubt that he:was, while sane in other
matters, perfectly crazy on the subject
OF Miss Burdett-Coutts, as she. WAS
then, and particularly on the subject of
her fortune.-Clficago Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
MIsLED BY PARROTS.
How Columbus Missed tile Honor Of
Discovering This Continent.

A flight of birds, coupled with sail.
ors superstition robbed Columbus Of
the honor of discovering the continent.
When Columbus sailed westward over
the unknown Atlantic, he expected to
reach Zipangu Japan. After several
days sail from Gomera. one OF the
Canary islands, lie became uneasy at
not discovering Zlpangu. which, nc.
cording to his reckonings. should have
been ZIG nautical miles more to the
east.
After long discussion he yielded TO
the opinion OF Martin AlonZo PmZon,
the commander of the Plnta, and steer
ed to the southwest. pinzon WAS guild
ed In his opinion solely by a flight of
parrots which took wing in that direc-
ton 1t was good luck to follow In
the wake of flock of birds when. en-
gagged upon voyage of discovery. ac-
cording to widespread superstition
among Spanish scamen of that day.
II Columbus had kept to his course,
he would have entered the gulf stream.
have reached Florida and then proba-
bly, have been carried to Cape Hut
teras and Virginia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
The Pyemy Cattle OF samu..

The Samoan Islands are the natural
habitat OF the most dlminutive species
of variety of the genus hos now known
To the naturalist. The average weight
OF the males of these iIlliputian cnttle
seldom exceeds 200 pounds. the aver
age being not greater than $50 pounds
The females usually average about Al
hundred pounds larger and are yery
"stocky" built, seldom being taller
than Merino sheep. These dwarf cat
tie are nearly all of the same color
reddish mouse color, marked Will
white. They have very large heads us
compared with their bodies, aud their
horns are OF exceptional iangth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
TESTED HIS LIBERALITY.
And Mo Host In Turn Tested Hia
Guests Generosity.


A rather parsImonious gentleman got
the better OF some OF his acquaintance,
who were continually Fostering him
about his niggardliness. Goaded to
desperation by their taunts. he one day
Invited his detractors to dinner
When they mado their appearance they
were simply nstoRished at the magniii-
cence OF the treat provided. Apologies
were rendered. and the mlserly indivld-
ual was warmly complimented As well.
Now. gentlemen" said the host when
acknowledging their compliments you
have put my lIberality to II test am
going to try your generosity. I know,
poor man who is very much In need
of financial help through untoward cir
cumstances, and propose to raise a
subscription in his behalf. See, COM
mence the list With 10 sblllIngs. Will
you help"
Needless to say every one subscribed
literally. as no one cared TO be thought
more close listed than the host, who
when he had collected all the money,
coolly said:
Il thank you, gentlemen, fol your
sympathy, and now think we are
quits. You have paid both for your
joke and your dinner. 1t was who
required the money."-Iontlon Mall
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
THE PlAMoFoRTE.
A Direct Descendant Of the claviehord
and Harpsichord,

A Direct Descendants Of tho Claviehord
and Harpsiehord.
The pianoforte was directly evolved
from the clavichord and the harpsI.
chord. ius 1111 Scipione Maffei gave a
detailed account OF the first four in
struments, which were built by Barto.
iommeo Cristofori. named by him nj
anoforte, and exhibited In 100:
Marius In France exhibited harpsi.
chords. with hammer action, in 1T18,
and Schroter In Germany claimed to
have invented the pianoforte between
iii and 1921. Marius at, first was
generally credited with the Invention.
for 1t was not until 1873. when Crlsto.
forts instruments had become famous,
that the Italian advanced his claim,
and 1t was in 1853 that he brought for.
ward the proof Of his contention.
Pianos of that period were shaped
like the modern grand. the first square
piano being built by Freiderica, an
organ builder of Saxony, in 1853. The
first genuine upright was patented in
England and the United States by
john Isaac Hawkins. an Englishman,
In lSOO. Scrip Book.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
THE WAITER.
An snviabIe Job, His. According TO
Ono of the Profession.

An Enviabe job, His, According 60
Ono of the Profession.
"Why do tile young men Of America
sneer 1T tie walters c,IllingG' said the
quiet man in the black swallowtall
coat. "A waiter can travel all over
the world, become - superb linguist
and easily earn from $25 to $50 II week.
Yet the young clerk or salesman, with
eight per and no future, sneers ut
him
when was young chap my good
mother wanted me to take Il lob I'm n
department store selling collars. Not
l. said Id be waiter. And my
mother was shocked
"fet look at Inc. AS Il waiter l trav-
el wherever wish. One winter I'm
in Egypt, the next oil the Riviera the
next in Rome. Spring finds me in
Paris, nnd thence leap the channel in
time for the London season. In the
autumn ! am back in America again
with full pockets.
II have learned French, German and
italian. have inade friends with
many rich, intelligent amiable people.
have seen the world, and l earn 81
600 n year Yet clerks and counter
Jumpers think they can sncer at Inc.
They had better learn my trade."-New
York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Lima to comnranise.

In Mcintosh county. Ga. there was
n lawsuit about Il COW. The COW was
dead. but the lawsuit Went on. 1t WIS
decided by the Justice OF the peace, APP
pealed, remanded. decided again and
once more appealed and remanded This
wat OH until the case came back to
the squire for the eleventh time 1t
was Il jury case, and when the last
trial was on the squire astonished the
attorney by announcing an indefinite
postponement, saying:
"This case has exhausted the whole
jury venire of the county. and you will
have to walt until tile coming genera
ton gets old enough for jury duty"
Then the litigants compromised
New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
AERIAL TELEGRAPHY.,
First Attempted by Amontons In tho
Fifteenth Century.


One of The first systems of aerial
telesraphy WAS attempted in The mr.
teenlh century. The originator was
Amontons. ut that time considered one
OF the cleverest scientists of the world.
Yet You never hear the name nova
days In connection with that OF Morse
or Bell. However. Amontons develop.
ed system OF signal biography so
that message could be sent from
Paris TO ROM in three hours. Those
who assisted in the transmission OF tile
message along the line were unable to
tell the nature of the message.
Posts were placed from Paris across
the Alps ut consecutive points, where
men were stationed with telescopes
Different signals. representing com
binations or letters. were run up at
each post. The man at the other end,
seeing the signal, placed similar one
before his post. and SO the message
was carried to It's destination.
The key to the signal was known
only to those who sent the messages
III Paris and to the recipients n thou
sand miles away. Amontons was not
encouraged In his work by the puffy.
equity functionnries OF the time and
discontinued his efforts - Philadelphia
North American
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
De Nerual,s Pet Lohstar.

A few days before Gerard de Neryal
was found dead in -narrow, dirty
street OF Paris he. was seen walking
in the Palais Royal, dragging after
him by means OF II blue ribbon a live
lobster. To 4 friend who accused him
OF madness he replied: why isla lob
yter any more ridiculous than a cat, or
n dog or a gaZclle or any other beast
that will follow man? Besides. I enjoy
the company of Holsters. They are
quiet; they are serious: they know the
secrets of the sen; they do not bark
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
On the Bin

What do. people mean when they
talk about tnckins?" asked Bobby, who
had listened to Al detailed account OF
his sisters first experience In n sail
boat but in much confusion of mind.
"Oh, you'll know when you're Il little
bit older" said his sister, but the
small round face wore an expression
OF Injury, and she had to explain fur.
Their.
Why, It's just turning halfway
round" she said. with slight hesita.
tlon, land then-and then you sail OH
the bias"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
LOW NECK CLAIMS.
A joke That Met Man Who Had q
Feeble Sense of Humor.

An ex-governor OF Wisconsin, famous
as story teller, once rejolcei n com
phny or friends With an account OF HIS
experience at Il New Jersey clambake
At The clambRke there were plenty OF
people who enjoyed the speech OF the
Wisconsin man, but there was one serl.
GUS minded listener OH whom 1t fell
Hat
II started of" snld the ex-governor,
telling the story, "by stating that had
eaten 80 many Of their low neck CLAIMS
that | wasn't in the least sort OF coudl-
ton ION speechmaking At that mo-
ment a long faced old man directly
across the table scowled ut me aud
said i'll n stage whisper.
Little neck CLAIMS, little necks, not
low necks.
OH Will my remarks. After dinner he
followed ne out OF the hall.
"fou're from Wisconsin, aren't
you!' he asked.
Yes l answered.
Don't have many clans out there,
l reckon
Well said, we have some, but
It's good way to water aud In dr!v.
Ing them across the country their feet
get sore and they don't thrive very
WE'LL
why, man alive said he, CLAIMS
haven't any feet!'
Soon after that he buttonholed one
OF my friends.
els that fellow governor of wiscon.
SIM he demanded.
My friend admitted that was.
WAL said he. p'raps he may be
smart enough man for Wisconsin,
but hes good deal OF fool at the
seashorer"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
THO Sky and tho Weather.

Whether clear or cloudy Il rosy sun
set presages fine weather: a sckly
looking, greenIsh hue. wind and rain
dark, or Indian, red. rain; u red sky
IN the morning, bad weather Or much
wind, perhaps rama gray sky In the
morning, line weuther; high dawn
wind; u low dawn, fair weather. Re
markable clearness of atmosphere near
the horizon, distant objects, such as
hills, unusually visible or raised by re
fraction and what is called good
hearing day." may be mentioned
among signs Of wet IL not wind.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
THE COTTAGE.
Il Should 30 Without Sham Elegance
and Elaboration.


and Elaboration.
There are cottages and cottages. ANY
modest. unpretentlous house designed
on strictly economical lines may be
fifty called cottage. and II is more
satisfactory TO regard ones own sim
pie little abode us we'll built. commo-
dious cottage than as small house Of
comparatively cheap construction and
cramped dimensions. 1t Is when given
to the big staggering seaside houses OF
the rich that the term cottage" be-
comes misnomer and an affectntion.
10 tile man of moderate means tho
very idea of building Il cottage rather
than house carries with II II sense OF
making home within his means free
from vain striving for II sham elegance
and elaboration. The cottage which
apes the mansion is AK absurd rs tho
affected and exaggerated dignity OF the
pompous and understood individual
who seeks To create IN Impression out
of all proportion to his real Importance.
Since simplicity is one OF the main at
tributes OF we'll designed cottage, its
Charm and effectiveness must depend
upon the quiet excellence of It's proper
ton and the harmonious and unobtru-
sive quality Of its coloring in relation
to its surroundings.-Rob G. Spencer
IN House Beautiful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
HAMPTON, pHOEBUs AND OLD POINT=continl,e
HIGH GRADE TEAS.
sme That Never Get Beyond tho
Boundaries OF China.

& W SUlHd.
Many OF the highest grade Chinese
us never leave The couutry-that is.
Pe never exported In commercial ouan.
pes. says writer. "rea specialists
europe and America manage to OBJ.
gin specimens through corresponding
rms IN Chinese export centers. but
lese samples are not for sale. These
pre- teas are preserved for occasional
pmpartson and testing With the gen
iral commercial teas They are known
RS unsupported teas | have known Of
Thly one person outside OF the tea pro.
snnclng countries who supplies tho
trade OF the general public with speci-
lnens OF the rare teas His prices
range from $40 to 500 Il pound
AS not even an expert can safely
Judge such tea by Its appearance alone,
IL Is necessary to taste it in the cup be-
Tore purchasing. The vender can hard
~ afford TO dispense this 500 ten gra-
tuitously, SO charge of 81 to S1.60 a
cup is made, and as judiclously pre-
pared infusion allows the making of
about 2uO cups from II pound of tea
tie profit from this tasting is almost
gigantic. On rare occasions exception
ally valuable teas sold at auction in
London have brought from $225 to
S2I5 n pound.
But these fancy teas-almost lit.
orally worth their weight in gold--are
rarely seen by ordinary people. They
are preserved In sealed glass jars In
the safes of the tea specialists who
own them. Such exceptional teas are
worth the high valuation placed upon
hem.'-Chicago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
All serapaers.

Callahan -oi want to git book to
put tn photographs az all me rela
tives In. oi think this wan Will do.
Clerk-But that Isn't family al
bum, sir; that is a scrapbook.
Gallahan-Oh. that's all right, young
man; all ar me relatives are scrap
pers.--Puck
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Walters Can Wear Moustache.
fRy Associated press1

PARIS. April 20.-The number of
striking walters here is diminishing
rapidly In most instances the EN-.
plGyers accorded the walters prnci
pal claim, namely, the right to wear
Il moustache. About $50 walters still
refuse to return to work. Directing
to agreeing TO pay for brbeakages.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Grieved Over Dowie's Death.
INV Assoc,aTed presa

NEW YORK, April 20.-Grieving, 1t
is thought. because of the death Of
Prophet Elijah III" Dowie, Mrs. Ly-
dia Staley, threw herself from the
front window of her home on the
fifth floor of an apartment house in
East One Hundredth street today and
died later in hospital, from frac
ture of the skull
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
At the breakfast TabIe.

"Whnt lovely morning." said moth
sr as she seated herself behind the
coffee cups. And yesterday the
weather man prophesied rain!
Bobby (aged .four-rhe newspapers
don't always know what Gods going
to 10. do they. mammal Woman's
Home Companion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Rather NEGATIVE.

Father Well, Tommy, what did you
learn at school today? TOMMY
learned that two negatives ars equira
lent to an Affirmative. Father-And
what's an affirmative? Tommy--I don't
know. We haven't got that far along
yet-Chicago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Special Ratio.

The Preacher-Hnv you special rate.
for clergymcn: The Hotel Clerk Yes
sir; we charge themSa dollar extra
The Preacher Dollar extra. Why? The
Hotel Clerk.-I'ley don't patronlzc III.
bar.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
LOOKING Backward.

We'll doctor do You think 1t IS any.
thing serious y
ooh, not ut all! 1t * merely boil or
the back OF your neck. but would nd
wise YOU to keep your eye on it.n,-RnA
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
FARMS.

We handle tho largest list of
Farms on The Peninsula.
Many desirable WATERFRONT
Price s7SO. Terms easy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
FOR SALE.
La Sale Avenue Aereane

La Sale Avenue Acreage.
One acre desirably located dl.
Fcctly on the avenue and car line.
Price $3.50.
Two acres directly on the ave
me and car line. $50 foot front
VIII sell Mt bargain.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
La Sale Avenue Home.

An attractive home; 2.story and
Easement dwelling. nicely arrang.
ed and well-built Large porches,
Convenient to both car lines. Price
$4,000. Terms easy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21
Chapel street Home.

! am offering for quick sale
q desirable home on Chapel street.
Property in excellent condition
and on best side of the street,
Building Lot-LordIey's crosaino.
Directly on car line. Southern
exposure. 40 foot front. a bar
gain fl" quick sale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-21

OLD BUCKRoE HoTEI~With
"a acres land attached. Directly
on the car line. a fine property
WIN sell at n bargain and on
easy terms.