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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
PUT IN DEMOCRATS
ONLY CHANCE FOR RELIEF FROM
Trust ExToRTIoN.
Republicans Have No Real Intention
o. Allowing the Tariff 70 Be
ReVisec. Now or az
Any Time.

The minority faction q the Repub
licans are admitting the tariff must
be revised. but the faction called
standpatters. whose Oniy idea 0t any
change is % revise the tariA higher
are in the majority They controlled
the last congress and Will also domin-
ate the coming congress and viii re-
elect Mr. Cannon speaker Where
Mr.. Cannon stands is not guess work.
TO- the WAYS and means committee
that he appointed when the last con
gress was organized had a safe ma
jority OF ardent Republicans who were
50 intent on protecting The trusts
that they would not allow any tariff
reform legislation 10 be reported %
the house OF representatives Even
the bin introduced BY Hon John
Sharp Williams the Democratic lead
e.. 10 reduce those tariff duties above
100 per cent. down 10 that figure.
was refused discussion
II the Republicans carry the next
national election. the standpatter ma
jority will claim that the principle OF
protection has been indorsed and the
recommendation OF such a tariff com
mission as they now propose will be
ignored.
There is another reason why there
can be no tariff revision by a Repub-
hcan congress. and that is the trusts
and corporations will still control a
majority OF the United States senate
and any bill that would reduce the
large profits that the present tariff
Law gives the trusts will receive scant
support in the finance committee with
senator Alyrich. that arch trust pro
tectionist az its head and the Stand
ard Oil millions al his back
II the people Who are paying high
trus, prices want the cost OF living
reduced they must not only vote for
a Democratic president. a Democratic
house Of representatives. but more
especially for Democratic members OF
their state legislatures. in those states
where United States senator's are 10 be
elected. who will in turn vote for
Democrats for United states sen
ators
There are 30 senator's whose terms
expire March 5. 1909. OF whom y
are Democrats II a majority Of the
IS Republicans were defeated. there
would be a. Democrats and ~ Re
publicans in the senate. aud there
are six Of seven Republicans who
would vote with the Democrats for a
partial tariff reform bill
Think over this and when You feel
the pinch OF high trust prices make
a resolve that you will vote to turn
the trust rascals out
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09

Pattern No. 5s45. = Nothing is
smarter or in better taste for the lit.
tie girl than a pretty plaid Bingham
dress. Such a one is here shown that
will prove an excellent model for the
washable fabrics. but is equally suit
able for the lightweight woolens. The
waist is mounted on a fitted body lin
ing. which may. however. be omitted
II guimpe dress is preferred. The
square cut neck and modish little
sleeve caps are finished by bands Of
contrasting material. Chambray.
pongee and challis will all make up
attractively. For a girl OF eight
years four and one-eighth yards Of
36-inch material will be required
Sizes for 6, 8, 10 and ~ years
This pattern will be sent TO you on
receipt of 10 cents Address all orders
TO the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure TO give size and number Of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
yop- order on the following coupon:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Republicans Refuse Investios,ion.

Many newspapers have suppressed
The fact that on June %, the Repub-
licans IN the New York state senate
blocked the passage OF a resolution
providing for an investigation OF the
charges made against Roosevelt BY
Judge Parker and r II Hartman con.
corning the Republican campaign fund
OF 1904. But such is the fact.
The resolution recited that reports
inspired by the promoters Of corporate
Interests in New York distinctly
charge that the managers OF the Re
publican campaign Of 1904 solicited
and accepted large contributions OF
money from corporations. with the IN.
derstanding that President Roosevelt
and the national government should
in consideration thereof grant certain
concessions and favors 70 those who
furnished the money and declared
that IL is the duty OF the state legisla.
ture % investigate and prove the truth
o. falsity 81 such reports. IN the in.
terest Of public morals AM good cfti.
zenship II then provided for raising
a joint commission OF nine members
representing the governor. the sen.
ite and the assembly. to conduct such
Investigation and make fun reroTt
thereon. There was a motion for IT'S
adoption but objection was made
aud IL was referred to the committe.
on finance by Senator Raines. who was
acting A. president Of the senate.
Now, Is there any reason why the
Truth should not be ferreted out in re-
spect 10 the connection Of Roosevelt
and Cortelyou with the scandalous do
ings ~ the corporations in 1905. As
ST koosevelrs party friends control
tne legislature. II he fails TO demand
suen an Investigation It will impress
the voters with the fact OF the cor
Eupt.n that cxisted in bis campaign
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
THE NEW YORK LIFe's PROGRAM.
Economy. Publicity and the Paramount
Interest Of Polieyholders.

President Kingsley. OF the New
York Life Insurance Company. SAYS
in an address to the policyholders,
that his plan OF administration in.
wolves these points:
First: Strict economy: second,
the widest. fairest and fullest public
ity: third. the continuance OF the New
York Life as a worldwide institution;
fourth. such an amount OF new bust
ness under the law as we can secure
while pracucing intelligent economy,
and enforcing the idea that the inter.
est OF the policy holder is paramount"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09

The western railroads have raised
their freight rates i've per cent. by
changes in classification. This shows
how futile the Roosevelt rate legisla.
ton Is 10 protect the public from the
corporations. Yet some people want
Mr. Roosevelt renominated. without
thinking that his plan Of reducing
railroad rates is a total failure. The
only rate reduction that has been ac.
complished has been by state Iegisla
ton and Mr. Roosevelt's plan. as ex
planned in his indianapolis speech. il
70 take the power 20 reduce rates from
the states and concentrate all such
power in the federal government.
Don't BE- fooled by any such Hamilton
ian theory. but hang on TO the re-
served rights OF the states and home
rIss>-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
NO GAIN AND SOME LOSS.
Neiahbor's Comment in Which There
Seems a Strain OF Sarcasm.

Yes" the leader OF the amateur
brass band was saying. its curious
TO see what an effect learning "a
play = horn has on some persons.
used 10 be a pretty good bass sing
er. but ! can't sing worth a cent
now"
Does learning TO play a horn spoil
the voice. asked his next-door neigh
Dor
1t did mine
How do you account for it,
Il don't know how TO account for
H. Strains the vocal chords. per
haps. All know is that / blew my
voice out through the mouthpiece OF
my cornet"
Did you have a good voice."
Every body said so"
Then it's a great pity you ever
learned 10 play horn" rejoined his
neighbor. shaking his head sadly. Il
-er-think I should have enjoyed
hearing you sing Youths Com
panion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Watching the Knife Play.

There is an awful fascination
about seeing people eat with their
knives said lie who has just spent
week on the farm for this health,
with a retrospective look in his eyes.
"A knife is such an unexpected in.
strument You never know just where
1t is going 10 strike. You can't keep
your eyes of. You are afraid TO look
for fear it might slip and cut the
mouth half in two. and you are afraid
ii YOU don't look it might happen and
you won't get to sec it."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Productivity OF the Hen.

How many eggs is a hen wound
up 10 lay during the term OF her nat
ural life. do you SUPPOSE" said the
man who has investigated. mo idea.
eh? Well. sir. good, healthy hen
not speaking OF any particular star
breed, but just hen-a good. healthy
hen does not fulfill her destiny until
she has turned out 600 eggs-50
dozen. That's what nature has fitted
up hen to do in the way Of eggs. and
she gives her eight years to do it in
-Washington Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09

A criminal from the rural districts
who had heard all about appeals 70
the supreme court. and who had been
convicted OF a penitentiary offense,
was asked by the judge If he had any
thing to say
II jest want ter ak one question.
Jedge"
Wen. sir?"
He stopped down. picked up his
SLOUGH hat from the floor. as though
ready 70 depart. and said.
"Whar bouts is this here supreme
court at7'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
TOO Much Exposure.

Elsie ~ a laundress OF color. She
Is well past youth. wears a parental
smile and sports a single front tooth
of much prominence. Recently she
missed one Of her visits 10 a patron.
and when she next put in an appear
ance she was suffering from a bad
cold. When asked how she took such
a serious cold she said:
During the recent festivities our
club gave a ball. The gentleman
what's paying attention to me is very
particular. so had to go In full even
ing dress. and had to leave of
a few pieces, and II got me"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Sheer white goods. In fact. any n

Sheer white goods. In fact, any me
wash goods when new. owe much OF
their attractiveness TO the way they
are Numbered. this being done in a
manner TO enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given TO starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Assumes All Blame

We'll. there's one thing about
Nuritch; he's always ready to confess
his faults"
Nonsense. why he's forever brag-
ging about being self-made"
"Of course. That's just IL"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
District DenseIy Formulated.

The District of Columbia has tn,
greatest population a square mile o.
any section Of this country. The fig
ures are slightly more than 1889. II
Alaska there is only one person tC
ten square miles Rhode Island 4.
second to Washington, with 4O7 per
sons square mile.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09

Does any man in the world remem.
Der a tariff revision by Republicans
which wasn't a revision upwards
We want no such revision. You
might as well expect a reduction of
high salaries 10 result from a gen.
ersl revision OF salaries b. congress
or government bureau Give rs an
income tax; and revise the tarin
downwards.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
The Sad Sea.

The thin. pale man in the large
bathing suit. standing knee-deep in the
water. sighed
Why" we asked, ARE you so sad p
Alas" he answered. "the sea is the
grave OF my first wife"
Our lips curled superciliously.
but you married again." we muir.
INJURED.
Yes" said he. "and my second wife
won't go near the water"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Important 60 Mothers.
Gave Her Away.

The family were discussing the
prospective wedding of the only
daughter
"Of course" said the bride-to-be to
her father, you will give me away"
I'm afraid have done It already,
my dear" he replied. Il told George
only this morning that you had a dis
position just like your mothers"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
With smooth iron and Defian

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; ii will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods.
and il viii be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Approaching Natilr,

Some men think they can't "pet
next 20 nature properly without tax.
ing along two quarts OF whisky and a
box OF cigars. Judge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-08-09
Much Money for Travel.

New York city's surface. elevated
and subway railroad system receives
daily average Of one and one-quar
ter cent from each inhabitant OF the
city.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
snapdragon Seed Pods.

The antirrhinum, or snapdragon, Is
one of the old-fashioned garden flow
ers known to every one. Although it
is a visitor from southern Europe it
has been here so long that it has be-
come naturalized.
When we say "lion's mouth" frogs
mouth" "calf's mouth" rabbits
mouth" we mean snapdragon, all
these names being suggested by its
grotesque, masklike corolla. But there
is something still more grotesque If
we will wait till the seed time and
gather the dried, brown skeleton of
the seed pod. Look at them sideways,
under a bright lamplight If possible,
and you will find they have quite
a resemblance to a rhinoceros.
Remove the calyx and the little
horns on the nose, and look at them
from the front, and they have a still
more striking resemblance to human
skulls, and by turning them about you
get all sorts of queer expressions on
the grinning mouth.-St, Nicholas
Magazine
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
PROPER CARE OF THE WATCH.
Simple Precautions That viii Save
Paying jewelers. Bills.

why do watches get dirty?" said
the jeweler. You'll find the answer in
your watch pocket. Turn it out"
The patron turned out his watch
pocket, sheepishly bringing forth a
pinch Of mud-colored dust, some lint
and small ball of black fluff
There's the reason" said the
jeweler Watches get dirty because
the pockets they are carried in are
never clean. A watch pocket, my dear
sir, should be cleaned out regularly
once a week. Observe that rule and
your watch's works will not get clog
ged up again.
Another and a seasonable rule Is
never to lay your watch down on
stone or marble. The cold deranges
the delicate works.
"Never lay your watch down, in
fact, anywhere. Hang it UP on hook,
vertically, in the same position it &C.
cupies when in your pocket. Watches
are made to lie, or rather stand, in
that position only.
wind your watch in the morning,
never at night"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
EARLY RIsIMo g coaDEMNED.
4 Habit Which Nay Severely Tax the
Vital powors.

There Is no adequate support for
the impression that the early morning
hours are in any way more wholesome
or healthy than later periods OF the
day. Except in summer time they
are apt to be damp. foggy, chilly and
among the It desirable hours Of
daylight. 1t is quite true that during
the summer there is a sense Of exhil-
aration about being abroad in these
early morning hours, but this evapo-
rates with the dew and is apt to be
succeeded by corresponding depres-
sion and loss Of working power later
In the day. / have been observing my
friends and patients for the past 20
years in this respect, and am inclined
to the opinion that not little of the
depression and nervousness which
commonly develop In hot weather Is
due to excessive exposure to light,
from habits of early rising, inherited
from agricultural ancestors, not coun.
teracred by three to four hours rest
in darkened rooms In the middle Of
the day
Secondly, that the exhilaration ex-
perienced during the early morning
hours is an expensive luxury which
has to be paid for later in the day.
In fact, | have found that as a general
rule, to put it very roughly, the busl-
ness or professional man who rises
an hour before 1880 or 8, goes to
bed, or loses his working power,
an hour and half earlier in the
evening. Each individual has in
the beginning of his day about so
much working power stored up in his
brain and muscle cells. If he uses
this up with great rapidity in the
early morning hours he naturally ex-
hausts his stock the sooner in the
afternoon.
1t is largely matter of when a
man wishes to be at his best. If his
occupation is of such character that
he can clear off the brunt of his
work in the early morning hours, then
let him rise early. If on the other
hand he requires full vigor and readi-
ness of mind and body in the latter
part of the day, or at night, then
he must rise later to get it. Even
in pure muscle work it is false econ
omy to work too long hours.-Amer-
lean Magazine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
WORK N DREAD Of ocroPUa
Fishermen on Coast Of Brittany Keep
Weapon Handy.

when you go flshin' on the rocky
coast OF Brittany, you carry. By crinus,
4 fish AK" said the sailor.
what for?"
For octopus. Octopus IL terrible
frequent on them Shiny Breton sea
rocks. They drown swimmers some.
times. Sometimes they seize boats
and try to climb aboard. Then you
hack of their arms with your ready
fish AK.
Il knowed q man was drowned by
ar octopus on Port Manech'. He swum
out to the rocks and an octopus, three
of its feelers coiled round ledge,
took holt Of his arm with the others.
Twan't a big octopus--body the size
of your head, feelers about yard
long-but 1t done for that man. IT.
held him there till the tide come up
and he drowned All the time his
wife was watchin' and shriekiD' on the
lonely shore.
"Them critters is 50 fearless. Why,
they don't know fear. They come
right up into boat, starin' straight
at you with their cold eyes, an If you
amt got an ak or some sort Of weap-
on, you're done for.
TITS common thing, fishin' off
Brittany, to hear tap-tappin' behind
you, and to turn and see the drab
arms of an octopus, like half-dozen
snakes, creepin' over the gunnel, feel
in their way towards you. Then the
body, like squashed and Shiny foot
ball, appears. The cold, terrible eyes
fix themselves on yours.
well, sir, you want your fish ak
then"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
How to Burn Rubbish.

We had been puzzled to know how
to dispose of waste paper and other
rubbish when there was no fire in the
range A piece of chicken wire netting
five feet long and three feet wide
was rolled to. form a hollow cylinder.
An old tin dish pan was fastened to
the bottom with some bits of wire
end our "crematory" was complete.
Into this wire basket we dump all the
rubbish and when we want to burn 1t
q lighted match is pushed through the
netting and another old pan is turned
over the top of the basket. There is no
danger Of fire from flying bits of burn
ing paper. Being fight, the basket is
easily carried to any part of the yard
where one wishes to have the bonfire,
Good Housekeeping.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
Oil Well PAYS Preachers Salary.

A few years ago Rev. George Wood
Anderson organized the Epworth Epis-
copal church, and later secured sufi-
Gent funds to erect modern stone
structure. Knowing there was oil
about Lima, he conceived the idea Of
boring well in the church's back lot.
A subscription paper was passed,
$1,000 was pledged to make up losses
II they came, and Rev. Mr.. Anderson
started his oil well. 1t proved
small type gusher. and ever since the
oil we'll, operated daily by gas en-
CINE, which also operates the church
heating and lighting plant, has been
pouring out sufficient crude oil to not
only pay the minister's salary and all
other church expenses, but to make
up bank account big enough to build
the church over again. Lima Cor
Columbus Dispatch.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
Gold Nugget Worth About $500.

The largest nugget ever brought
out of the Copper river district is
lodgedSin the safe of the Arlington
hotel. The nugget is the property Of
Dan Kahn, who made rich strike in
the Shushinta district. Kahn brought
the nugget down with him from Alas
ka, together with considerable num-
Der of smaller nuggets and gold dust,
estimated at various amounts running
into the hundreds of thousands of dol
lars by Kain's acquaintance, but the
exact amount of which Kain refuses
to disclose.
This particular nugget weighs 81
ounces, and is pronounced by those
who have seen it to be one of the
handsomest ever brought out of Alas
ka. Kahn estimates 1t to be worth
about $18 an ounce, which would
bring its value to something over
$9O0-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11

Marshall P. Wilder, the noted hui
morist, told suffering story at a
dinner in Chicago.
II hate suffering stories 4s a rule, I"
he said, but this one is rather good.
1t is about two blacksmiths, both slut
terers. The first snatched up red
hot lump of iron from the forge,
rushed with it to the anvil, and then
began this conversation:
"'N-n-now th-th-then, st-strlke!
Qu-quickly!'
W-N-where shall l s-strike?
"'J-j-just at the end. H-h-hurry up
"'Th-th-this end?'
eyes, of c-c-course. Mind you hit
s-s-straight.'
"'All r-r-right. N-n-now! Shall
l-l-let her g-g-go?
"N-n-you fool. the irons
c.c-old.'"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
Cigars and open Air.

Cigars in good condition when sold
are sometimes complained Of after
ward. In many cases they have de-
Perforated owing to the customers
own neglect Tobacconists should
warn buyers Of boxes Of cigars that
fresh air is as good for cigafs as it is
for the mortals who are soothed by
their fragrance, and the connoisseur
will at regular intervals let the box
lie open for a space.-Tobacco Week
ly Journal
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11

II think said Mrs. Cumrox, com.
pressing her lips, that we will get an
other physician"
"The bill our doctor just sent in was
very reasonable" ventured her hus-
band.
That's the point. It was so small
as to indicate not only low esti-
mate Of the value Of our health, but
also an utter disregard Of our social
ana financial importance"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
PRAISE FROM NEW ENGLAND

Mrs. S. Joise, CIaremont, N. A.
writes: About year ago bought
two bottles Of Foleys Kidney Remedy.
1t cured me of severe case Of Kid
ney trouble of several years standing.
1t certainly is fine grand good medi-
cine, and | heartily recommend it For
sale by St. Clair Drug Co., Tupelo,
and all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
trouble in the Jungle.

whats the row here?" demanded
The elephant
"The monkey has just given the
giraffe a shave and a haircut" ex-
planned the other animals THE
Crane is insisting on having his neck
shaved for nothing. and the monkey
won't stand for iLw
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11
Human Nature.
oGood morning, parson. |"

Good morning, parson."
Good morning, deacon. AS was
coming along just now / saw night
between a brindle bulldog and mas
tn. And, upon my word, deacon. more
than so men were standing around.
How can people take an interest in
such things?"
Il dunno, parson. Which dawg
won?'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-03-23
PASSENGERS DrpARrrn

Per S. S. Nippon Maru, for the ORR
ent, March 2O.-Mrs. G. NJ. Cash.
Phillip Adams Mrs. Gray and son, A.
Pike, wife and 2 children and maid.
Per S. s. Ohio, for San Pedro, March
22-H. Y. Tomlins, Miss Maggie Ke
anu.
Per S. S. Cludine, for Maui and Ha-
wall, March 22.-Miss Austin, w. D.
Lowell and wife, Miss ]. B. Massey,
Mrs. Geo. Mclean, DR.. ]. S. B. Pratt,
H. H. Hagerdorn, c. H. G. Braun,
Miss Cummings, Miss Wickham, d. L.
Meyer, Miss M. jeremiah, Miss J.
Rev. d. Scudder, A. A. Wicket, c. B.
Landlord, c. G. White, ]. A. Aheong,
Wells Mrs. H. Strange, Thoms Fitz-
patrick, Mrs. w. F. Cockett, Miss L.
Kaloa, Miss A. Achong, Herman
Achong, L. Williams, Miss H. Rose,
Mrs. Wilson, Chin Kee, Nav Young,
Kin, Mrs. L. Kekipi and son, w. H.
Ingle, W. P. Weber, Rev. o. Nawahi-
ne, E. w. Ain, E. Yamaguchi, Mrs.
Scholtz, Miss Irene Poohua, c. A..
Macdonald, f. Whittrock