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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
SLEEPING CARS.
Comforts We DC Net Have Are
Found in india.

Here Is a description OF a new type
OF car which Is 10 be used ON govern
ment railroads In India How does a.
compare with the sleeping car which
the traveller on American roads Is
forced 10 put up with
The new car is built on the corridor
plan. and will be substituted AS fast
as possible on the broad-gauge mad
running from BOMBAY EorihWOrd. ~
Is stated that this coach has the ar-
proyal Of the railway board. and is in
tended 10 be- the standard type for
new rolling stock In India. The coach
Is OF the ordinary bocie type. but Is
mounted on six-wheeled bogies. which
give extraordinary smoOthness IN run
ming. IL Is built with a corridor run
ming from end 10 end OF the coach.
and from this corridor opens out a
series Of tWO-berih compartments. the
upper berth being OF q most ingenious
design. so cOmpactly constructed that
al first sight IL is difficult 10 see how
il is lowered.
In this compartment there Is abunl-
ant space FOR two. with al the lug
gage any two reasonable persons reel
10 take into the carriage with them.
There is a neat ledge running alOus
the side OF the compartment Tor small
articles. and caraciOls hat rack.
Every compartment has a powerful
electric fan. entirely under the con
troll OF the passenger. and three elec-
trio lamps. one small light being sep
arately switched. so that il may b.
kept burning all nisht. II desired
without Inconvenience
II the passenger so wills. h can
fasten his door. bolt an the Nenefians
or windows. and be absolutely secure
against intrusion. ii the party ex-
tend beyond the accommodation OF q
single compartment. the sliding door
connecting II with the adjoining com
partment can be left open and the two
compartments thrown into one. There
Is an electric bell. enabling The attend
ant 10 be summoned al any hour az
the day or night
At either end OF the coach there is
a commodious bathroom. This is
roomy cabin. with a good bath ha'f
sunk in the floor an abundant equip
ment OF mirrors and an toilet and san
itary convenience One bathroom Is
reserved for women and the other for
men. There Is compartment for
servants. so that they are within call
at all hours. In time il is the pur-
pose 10 add a room where the heavier
luggage may BE- stored and opened
when occasion demands
American tourists WHO have usel
these new cars speak in the highest
praise OF them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Socialists Plan Earthly Paradise.

The Socialists OF Columbus have
nominated a complete city ticket,
headed by Charles r. GOesch. a school
teacher as their candidate for mayor.
The platform demands that the city
buy and operate the gas plant. giving
the people gas at the cost OF produc-
tion. that a municipal hospital shall
be built and maintained. that the
school children shall receive medical
inspection. and that the poor shall
have the same medical services as
the rich. that free books be provided
an school children that school build
.ugs and the public library be kept
open each night until 10 o'clock. so
people can meet and discuss prob
lens. and that all health rules OF the
state board OF health be rigidly en-
forced The platform likewise makes
demand for a municipal fuel yard,
municipal ice plant. municipal
street railway system. municipal
telephone system. a municipal free
hathhOuse. a free employment bureau.
municipal inspector OF weights and
measures. a municipal inspector OF
gas and lights and bureau Of legal
talent where the poor may consult at
t0rneys free.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Asks $50 600 From Railroad.

One Of the big cases to BE- tried at
the present term of the Hendricks
circuit court. at Danville. is that Of
benjamin Simpson against the Big
Four Railway Company. in which the
plaintiff demands the sum OF $3.50
0O0 for damages 10 his lands and
mining property in Clay county. Simp-
son Is the owner OF some large coal
mines near the Big Four right-of-way.
From his mines simpson had a num-
Der OF tunnels under the tracks Of
the railroad
When recent improvements were
made by the Big Four a cut was made
through this land and in blasting a
hole was opened into one OF these
tunnels. il is said Then a heavy rain
came and the water poured into the
mines. completely flooding them.
Simpson further alleges that the
whole surface OF his land was covered
with deposit of fine clay Of a valu-
able quality and that the company
hauled away more than $4,000 worth
II this clay and converted IL TO its
own use. He says his mines and
lands are now useless and his bust
ness ruined. wherefore he demands
damages in the sum OF $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

-3zO. Laults FlNt-lfOIrd ~r
Closing at Left Side OF Front This
model is attractive and simple. deyel
oped in any desired material ana made
without any trimming. : sizes 10
"a.
24S7. Ladies' shirt Waist I'M Gin.
son Style and With Long or Three.
Quarter Sleeves. Nothing could be
cooler for warm Summer days tlan a
waist of this description. DEVELOPED IN
fine batiste. lawn. cotton vote or
plain or cross-barred muslin sizes
81 TO AZ.
1928. Misses and Girls Chemise
or Combination Corset-COyer and
Short Petticoat. Slipped over tho
Head Nainsook. batiste. lawn mus.
lin. dimity. jaconet or China silk may
be used for this garment. . sizes.
to II years.
2935. Childs Bishop Dress Fine
batiste, lawn. organdie or muslin
should be used for this dainty ltls
frock. which has the fullness gathered
to the neck by a ribbon run through
the hemcasing sizes. IL 10 8 years
2672. Boys Russian Suit, Consist
ing OF a Tucked Blouse with Sleeves
Plated al Bottom or Finished win
Wristbands: and Knickerbocker A
suit OF this order may be- developed
in linen, lndianhead cotton pqle
duck or chambray. sizes. . 20
years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
AROUND THE FARM.

Hard soap rubbed into the wounds
made on trees by bOrers or otherwise
Is said 10 be an effectual remery.
Some 81 the best work on the farm
is done in leisure time Some OF the
poorest work is dole by trying to
work too much.
Lice on stock can be killed By max
ing a strong infusion Of tobacco and
water and spOnging the animals thor
oughly once every three days days for
while
The advantage 81 the hand separa-
tor on the farm IS that II saves haul
ing the milk 20 the creamery and back
and gives nice sweet skim milk for
the use Of the stock.
Wood ashes and salt should be kept
whore the hogs can get az II. especial
~ 50 with the Young sows which Won
are going 10 use for breeding. The
ashes supply the element Of potash for
hone making.
a dog Is a nuisance around the COW
harm unless he Is well-mannered ami
NAL and fond OF the cows. A dog that
j. barking and swapping az the heels
ri the cows is a sure way 20 cut down
on the flow % milk
Provide a clean place for the calves
and keep them clean They will be-
more thrifty II you do Filth and IN.
clean hangers and pals out % which
they are fed Is a Truthful source Of
scOurs aud other ailments
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Notified Butter.

Streaky or mottlei butter may be
caused By the salt. or il may be due
10 the working OF the butter The
salt is so evenly di1usei in the finest
kind Of butter that as is shown by a
by a Aim OF clear and transparent
brine. which points out the necessity
OF avoiding the overwOrking Of the
butter before the salt is added. Ia
the FIRST working every particle OF
milk should he gotten rid OF. but
enough clear water should be left 10
dissolve every grain Of salt in twelve
hours before the aeXt working II
this is done there viii be but little
danger OF streakiness in the butter.
but TO get the best results the salt
should be very finely ground
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
sno euilaina.

In all silos the greatest waste oc-
ours around the sides. particularly in
the corners. because the air has great
cr access To these parts The fodder
Is not packed tightly In the corners,
the air fills the interstices and decay
results. With the cylindrical silO the
friction is equally distributed over the
entire inside wall surface. 50 that the
silage settles evenly
The place a silo Is 10 occupy may
determine the form 10 build There
are several kinds Chief among these
are the round the stave. the square
rect angular. and the octagonal form.
4 square or rectangular silo can usu-
ally De constructed within a barn with
better economy OF space than a round
siio For these reasons square silOs
are most frequently employed within
the barn and the circular type when
4 separate building is constructed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
win % Lighthouse Keeping.

4 romance which started at carni-
val al LoganspOrt, three years ago,
happily eliminated last week. when
Miss Alice Smith. OF that city. reached
Hartford. Conn. She was Immediately
married TO William pepper. formerly
OF Anderson. Ind. and their honey
moon will be spent in a lighthouse.
nine miles out in the ocean. with moth
ing 10 interrupt their lOve-making but
an occasional storm and the passing
OF big liners. Pecper is keeper OF the
lighthouse. and the married life Of him
and mis- bride promises to be as 70
mantle as their meeting.
During the week OF the carnival
there. three years ago. pepper went
10 Logansport from Anderson for
visit One evening he went to the car
nival ground. and soon found himself
in the midst OF confetti battle. Every
one. old and young. male and female,
was throwing confetti.
pepper felt the sting OF a handful
OF the many-colOred bits OF paper. and
looked up 10 see the vanishing form
Of a laughing young girl. Immediately
he became imbued with the carnival
spirit. and ne joined in the confetti
throwing. He met the girl and laugh
ingly deluged her with confetti. An
individual battle between the two
started. which ended by each becom-
ing very much interested in the other.
Cards were exchanged, and the next
night they attended the carnival to-
gether. Then followed an ardent
courtship.
about two wears ago Peeper went
East. with the avowed purpose OF
making a home for his carnival queen.
lie met with many vicissitudes, but
recently obtained a position as light
house keeper on Long Island sound.
a short distance from Hartford. Conn.
and Immediately he sent for the girl.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

The serious condition. which may
end in the death % Mrs Lewis CoOr-
des ~ Terre Haute. cones as the re-
suit o. swallowing paper Of needles
six years aEO. Mrs. CcOries vho al
that time. was a trained nurse. was
holding a small paper ~ needles be-
tween her lips when another nurse
came up behind her and ticslei her.
The shock made her swallow the
needles Since then needles have
been working out u her body through
the skin
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Il seems a very simple thing
To Kiln The little flies
You ara SIS Dig aud they So small
And yuI so very wise
You chase one with q spatter round
The room most everywhere.
You buas !, forward with a slap
Alas. be isn't there,
The little fiy Is very hy.
He lodges Well your blow.
He leads Won on a merry chase
And thinks you are pretty slow.
And fame and fortune are the same.
Just ike the flies. swear.
You make a sw00p 20 scoop EN- in
Alas. they are not there,
Boston Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Packing Butter for shipment.

Package Of butter often receive
rough handling while in transit For
this reason the maker should take
pains in fixing the package so that
il will not reach its destination brok-
en- In his report Of the last butter
contest. Earle Brintnall. assistant pro-
fessor Of dairying al Manhattan. Kan.
recommends packing the small tub in
a larger one and filling the interven-
ing space with paper. or wrapping in
paper and then in a gunnysack. both
OF which he SAYS are good methods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Farm and Garden.

winter keep al I'm where the temporal
ure does not change much and where
10 Is NOT cold Foundations expand
and contract when subjected 10 alter
nate heat aat cold. and Will warp all
out of shape Then they give poor
combs. The foundation should always
be- warm when put into frames.-F. A.
St0schen. In y u Tribune Farmer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Arrested Sen for Intoxica,ion.

John Franklin. farmer near
Greensboro. has the unique distinction
OF having arrested himself for intoxi-
cation When Franklin visited Rich
mond Prosecutor Charles Ladf asked
him II II were true that he was re-
Gently intoxicated Franklin admitted
it and took home with him an atf-
davt charging himself with that or
Tense Upon his return home Mr.
Franklin arrested himself. pleaded
guilty and paid a fine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Give Up Rats to Enter Paradise.

At the camp meeting % the South
ern Indiana Holiness Association. that
closed last week az Oakland City.
rats. not 81 the rodent variety. but
the kinn worn on the female head.
were offered a. sacrifices upon the
altar
The evangelist strongly expressed
his dislike for this article Of feminine
adOrnment and gave his hearers %
understand that rats" probably
would bar the gates OF Paradise
against their Wearers
Many rats were Immediately
taken from their heads BY the women.
and together with iewelry they were
placed upon the altar 20 be sold TO
promote the Holiness cause.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Claiming that he is a reputable
physician and is practicing according
to the laws OF Indiana. DR. benjamin
Bye. OF indianapolis. against whom a
fraud order was issued by the Post
Office Department at Washington last
August. has entered a petition In the
Federal Court to restrain Postmaster
Bryson from interfering 9th his mail
Dr. Bye is a 'mail-order" physician.
and admits having done a good busf
ness by correspondence" until the
order was issued against him last
month.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

The United States Steel Corpora
tion. il Is said. has arranged TO take
over the entire holdings OF the Oak
Hill company. the Hammond Coal
Company and the Dering Coal Com
pany. the latter two being among the
best-known companies in Indiana and
Illinois. while the Oak Hill Company
Is one Of the largest in the Clinton
field II Is said that $4,000 acres OF
coal land are involved in the deal and
that the money 20 BE- paid for this and
the mine triples and fixtures is esti-
mated at upward o. s2.0O0.00O
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

1929. Two Belt Designs 90 be
transferred TO white or colored linen
piQue or any wash material Of which
belts can be made Both designs may
be developed in eyelet or French en-.
broidery or a combination OF two as
preferred Colors may be used These
belts are worked with small eyeles
at the front. through which Is slipped
the prong OF the buckle. used 70 hoil
the belt in place at the front.
Fashion Editor 400 Century Building
Indianapolis. Ind.
Enclosed please find ten cents
Please send me Paris Pattern No..
Size ................' -...''''''''
Name ...... a.....'...'...'.''''''''
Address ......,......... ..'.''.''''
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Preventing Disease.

II is more easy 10 prevent disease
in animals THAI il is 10 cure. Hog
cholera prevails more or less in am
sections Of the country bur in the ma
jority Of cases IL Is due TO the CON
ditiOn OF the herds and mismanage-
ment II feeding than 10 any other
cause Hogs must have green or bulky
food. also salt and charcoal These
substances are not In a direct way
preventive OF cholera. but they keep
the animals In a more thrifty condi-
ton and render them less liable 10
disease
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Mrs. Newpop-John. dear do you
think so much bread and molasses Is
good for the baby?
Newpop-Sure IL Is. Bread Is the
"staff OF life. you know.
Mrs. Newpop.-Oh. ! suppose the
break won't hurt him. but so much
molasses-
Newp0p-But he doesn't eat The mo-
lasses. my dear. He leaves that on the
chairs and dOorknObs Chicago News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Marshall As Exemplary Hubby.

Preferring the company Of his wife
20 that OF President Taft. Governor
Thomas r. marshall has written a let
ter 10 President Kavanaugh. OF the
Lakes TO the Gulf Deep Waterways
Association. declining his invitation
70 accompany the Presidents party
on a trip from St Louis to New Or
leans There will be no accommOda-
lions on the boat for wives Of the
Governors. so Governor Marshall is
not going.
Governor Marshall and his wife
have not been away from each other
one night since their marriage, nearly
IL years ago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

The Bordeaux mixture is the proper
remedy TO use for all fungOus trOu-
bles. viz. mildew and rust OF beans
potato and tomato rot and Headlight:
melon and cucumber diseases. celery
Headlight and rust. etc The half
strength mixture 1.-TWO pounds copper
sulphate. two pounds quicklime. fifty
gallons Of water is strong enough 10
use in the vegetable garden. except
for pOtatneS
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
MonareIs and Scrubs.

A mongrel and scrub fowl are not
necessarily the same. says Western
Poultry Journal The mongrel may be
a large composite fowl Of pure blood
that Is. may be made by 4 cross vf
pure bloOds Or a cross Of pure hoods
upon common stock In either case II
Is removed from a scrub. which Is a
measly. small. common fowl. without
a trace Of good blood in its veins
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

a spieier. sometimes known by the
uncOuih As barker. assisted by a
megaphcne. IS 20 give loud voice to
the merits OF the Lake Erie < West
ern in regard 10 passenger service. in
Upton. according TO Information given
out. The same plan l. 20 be- tried in
kokomo. Nohlesyiile and other cities
where traction lines AFFORD sharp com
petition
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Their Absent Friend.

Bessie-You should hear Name San.
ders 90 on about Fred Mills. She
says she wouldn't have him for a hus-
band II there wasn't another man in
the world
Bertha-Yes. he has proposed 20
Names friend. Edith Moore.-BostOn
Transcript
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Utilizing Farm Waste.

DIT Wiley. the chemist Of the De
partment Of Agriculture Is making
some interesting experiments al Wash
ington in turning farm waste into
wood alcohol 10 be used as fuel and
for manufacturing purposes. His ex-
periments so far have been confined 10
corn and potatoes. but fodder is to be
tried.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
snas. Chased ,he Edl,or.

Lunsford Jones. publisher II the
Hoosier Record. " Chariestown. and
Charles Neitheisei. while walking on
a farm. were chased by blue racer
snake. which they finally killed with
clubs after the reptile had endeayOred
10 wind its body around Neitheisels
leg The snake measured ten feet in
length
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Swinging from q tree in a forest
near Eioominetcn the body 90 Mrs
Karhyrn Polly was found by a search
ine party ui lei-L5ors. AT her feet
iay The body 81 her folrmon,Ls-Old
babe dead due CD starvation. Mrs.
Policy recenug returned from Oregon.
where. she said. size and her husband
bad become separated
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

The management 81 the defunct
Oakland City Fair association has
Just received - cents Tor an admis-
sion % the fair which has remained
unpaid Tor four years The money
was paid because the one who had en-
tered the fair grounds could not have
ease OF conscience until the debt was
settled
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Say" queried the summer bOarder.
what can fellow do TO XIII time
around here2"
WAL" drawled the old farmer.
"mebby yew kin coax tn ole woman
tew let yer whitewash tn chicken
house F"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Acting upon the recommendations
81 the state Board 81 Pauions. Gov
ernor Marshall lass wees paroied
Thomas Tucker. sentenced 20 prison
for lie from Posey county for murder.
and pardonel Constantine Stathocopo-
lous. sentenced - BE- hung for murder
in Lake county
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Melons Were Dead Ripe.

An unusual scene vas witnessed IN
the melon belt west OF Owensville. An
undertaken from Liberty M. brought
q body 10 the Indiana side tor burial
~ hen the undertaken got rea iy % re-
turn home h. filled the hearse with
choice melons for the home market.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
More Of pas Wisdom.

Little willie Say. pa, what is pm
losopher?
PA philosopher my son. is 2 man
who can generate a dozen gool ana
TIficient reasons why other pe9pt
eaght TO be perfectly satisfied WIN
their lot In life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Two o. His strong points.

The Young Man don't take any
credit 10 myself for being able TO spell
better than other people can. Spell
ing Is a gift.
Miss Snappeigh-You acquired your
modesty. ] presume. BY dilieeni appii.
cation.-Chicago Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Purdue sophs Win aTank' serap.

Under ideal weather conditions and
before a crowd OF 5000 people the
sixteenth annual tank scrap al Purdue
University was won by the sophie
mores after twenty-five minutes fight
Ing Perhaps the largest crowd that
ever Witnessed similar event was
gathered on the knolls and hills sur
rounding the famous tank. The fresh
men put up game fight but were I'M
able 10 make Roadway against their
more experienced opponents. After
being securely bound to a chain the
freshmen were marched 20 Stuart
Field where a large bonfire was light
ca and the defeated ones were made
20 DO stunts
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24

Teacher-Johnny can yon ten 40"
the age OF a chicken is determine.
Johnny-Yes'm BY the teeth
Teacher - Why. chickens have ~
teeth.
Johnny-No'm: but We have.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
But Money Isn't everything.

DO YOU think he is worth as much
as he saws he is?'
when he is speaking OF more! mas
tiers. yes. Detroit Free Press
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Rhetorical Fioures.

That orators speeches are full of
golden promises TO his constituents. +"
Those aren't golden promises" said
Farmer Corntossel Those are golden
bricks. Wa Arlington Star
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
ImnossihIe.

For peace and tranquility one mls'
satisfy the inner man.
How about the inner boy.
"Oh. there's no such thing as saus
fving the ianer bOy.'-kansas Guy
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
"HOOSIERLSMS"
Little Items of Interest
An Over the Length and
Breadth of Indiana.


The Evansville board of under
writers has appealed 10 the national
board OF underwriters. asking that a
reward OF $500 be offered for the ar
rest OF the firebug who has been
operating in that city for the last two
weeks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Fiction Of the Hour.

Methinks I will a novel write
To fill the public with delight
That aim TO reach IL must. see
Hysteric and his oric be.
Chicago RecOrd-Herad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
Liz Tendencies.

FrIend-How is your star spenass
his free time now? "a
Nfanager-He's fallen In love, ans
he's Just incoming around.-Bai'lln0''
American.