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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
Sage Tea For the Hair.

For sage tea take two ounces Of
tie newest dried garden sage and
two ounces of green tea. Put In an
iron pot (be sure that you use an
iron onc) and add three quarts Of
boiling water. Let simmer slowly
gntil only two quarts are left. Re-
move and let stand for twenty-four
hours. Then strain and put into
bottles. Apply to the scalp every
morning and night, massaging gen
tly for five minutes. This is splen-
did tonic for the hair as well as DIS
tinctly a stain for restoring iron
gray hair.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
Whom Ohio Failed.

In the midst of c. b. Galbreath's
lecture on Lafayette" the other
night at the Young Mems Christian
association he spent quite q little
time on tLe incident Of the princely
sum Of $4,000 which he brought
With him to this country and gave
to congress.
"When Lafayette returned to the
United States about forty-two years
later congress voted him 100000
in return for the $4,000 which he
gave to us in that time OF great
need. When the vote was taken ev-
cry state in the Union voted for IT
with-let us mention it softly-the
exception Of Ohio" - Columbus
Dispatch.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
Eating an Orange.

Fine oranges grow in Florida, and
some Of them are eaten at the table.
The Florida style is to sever the
orange at the equator and serve the
north and south hemispheres on a
plate with a spoon. All the signs
of the zodiac are in the divisions
of the orange. Chisel them out
with the spoon and eat them. Leave
the partitions. 1t is bad form to
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01

Most men and many women. for
that matter, carry watches. To near
~ all who use them they are nsces-
sity and not a luxury. The business
Of hundreds OF thousands Of persons
compels them to buy watches. All
such will be interestd in the follow.
ing from the st. Louis Republic:
THE consignment Of watches re.
ceived at headquarters OF the Demo
cratic congressional campaign COM
mittee in Washington will be an in
structive object lesson In the meth
DDS by which tho American consumer
is robbed under the benign protection
OF the Dingley act
These watches were made In the
4 United States, but they were not
bought in this country. They were
bought in Europe at s7.9S each
whereas the lowest price at which the
watch trust would sell them 10 Amer
lean dealers Is $10.5S apiece. The
difference is $3.50 on each watch.
"The Dingley tariff, therefore. ems
bles the watch trust to charge the
American dealers exactly one-third
more for the watches It makes than
II 10 willing to take for the same arti'
cles in countries where the tariff does
not give IL the power to levy tribute
upon people who want TO know the
time OF day.
by the time the retailers profit Ia
counted In, this tribute OF $3.50
amounts To $3.50 or 81 on each watch
Of this grade carried in an American
pocket. It is paid by railroad conduc
tors. engineers and other train hands
by railroad station agents and teleg
raphers. by sneetcar conductors and
motormen and by hundreds Of thou
sands Of others whose business re
ouires them TO carry a serviceabls but
aot too costly timepiece--
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
What Foods Weigh.

1t may be convenient to know
that one quart of -four weighs one
pound; a quart of cornmeal, one
pound and two ounces; quart OF
best sugar, one pound; quart OF
powdered white sugar, one pound
and one ounce; quart of best
brown sugar, one pound aTsl two
ounces; that ten gs weigh one
pound, though this depends some
what on the size; sixteen large ta-
blespoonfuls make half pint; a
quart Of butter, Que pound and ons
ounce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
The Unwilling Jester.

Here are some gem answers TO
questions put in recent history
examination at a large private
school:
"Simon de Montfort formed what
was known as the mad parliament.
1t was something the same as it is
at the present day"
~"Cromwoll raised a famous body
of soldiers known to history as the
Ironclads.' "
"Mortmain tried TO stop dead
men from leaving their land to
churches. London Taller.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
CONDENSED STORIES.

voIr IS Verbosity Brings
81, 4 RerTosf.
When -. b. Could, D. d.,
was = vf the First Methodist
En-. opal church in Bangor, Me-
he accepted an invitation to deiiv-
or an address at some sort Of az
evening gathering in Brewer lus'
across the Penobscot river.
A young minister was invited y
make a few Introductory rcmark'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-01
40 playfuily he grabbed him

And sat him In the chair,
And Tommy. bowling nercely.
Lcaped right Ia the mir.
Then. coming down not gently.
still feeling that pin prick.
lie said I'm mournful language.
Grandpa. twas mean trickf
Then dear old loving grandpa
Said. II only wished to test
That very ancient saying
He that laughs last laughs best I
IL. -Washlngton Post
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05

grants from Southern Italy But this
alone Is not sufficient basis for such as
sertions as that there are now in the
United States $4,000 OF the rifrrar Of
the Italian prisons or that not one
honest Italian who has come to these
shores has escaped the matchmaking Of
the Malta and the Camorra. Nor is It
true that this country holds IAN open
door TO the jailblrds Of Europe" These
assertions are not arguments for the
creation of service Of secret police,
at home and abroad. Rather. If they
be true are they reasons for persistence
in the processes OF education and assim-
Hation or the younger generation, as has
been undertaken. notably in New York
CITY, and specifically among the patient
and praiseworthy teachers in the public
schools. II has been shown beyond dis
pute that the great number Of Italians
in this country have proved Industrious
and saving. Many Of them return TO
their own country as examples of sue
cessful enterprise. The darker side Of
the picture needs no exaggeration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
DRESDEN'S FINE POINTS.
City Of Art and Culture Ia "A Model
of Cleanliness.

Rev. Dr. r. @ Bass. IN lions Hetald.
II hated at our feet and held our gaze
for week. and every day this city OF
art, and culture. and enterprise grew up
on US How can 10000 people have so
clean and sweet streets? There is less
in Dresden 10 offend the senses than in
any other city on either side Of the ocean.
No wander that resident Americans love
their adopted home and many come hither
10 tarry days and weeks. Il IS a great
show. every way drst cIass-.just the win
dow exhibits Of one OF those streets
The finest Of goods and jeweIry and pic
lures. most attractlvely arranged. all
along the way FOR blocks II New York
and Chicago have as fine goods on sale,
their store windows are not so rich TO
the eyes OF gazers and passers-by.
The picture gallery Is Dresden's finest
show. No words can adequately describe
any great or beautiful thing We must
see and feel IN order 10 see well. Hun
dreds Of these paintings are so fine that
any one Of them would be a great treas
UTe in a home or in a small collection.
but In such a wilderness of pictures very
few really attract attention and abide in
the memory OF the sightseer. The follow
sEg held us. THE Tribute Money. "
Judas Bargaining with the Jewish
Rulers Christ Among thu Doctors OF
the Law and the "Sistine Madonna %
This last is counted RaphaeIs MASTER
piece once SEEN it must remain a cher
ished memory. The authorities were wise
I'm assigning 10 this picture a room by
itself. But my very amateur opinion IS
that they can and should be wiser still
The light does not properly fall upon this
canvas. a different room-one very diff
ferently lighted-is needed A score or
two Of people can sit or stand I'm this
room, but only one good viewpoint can
be found, and hardly a half dozen can
get that viewpoint AT once-and that one
viewpoint is not good enough. Yet, 10 see
this one picture a little. and 70 see IL
imperiectly, pays for a long journey.
Luther and Raphael were born in the
same year UiS3). and both wrought greatly
for their own day and for all later ages.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Model Tenements.

Plans FOR six novel tenements In New
York City have been flied. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. X. Vanderbilt are behind the enter
prise Each building viii have sixteen
suites on each floor, Of from two to five
rooms. at moderate rents. TO accommodate
from $50 10 $50 families. A novel feature
viii be open staircases leading from the
central open courts. giving 70 the occu-
pants facilities OF entering the separate
apartments directly from out OF doors.
Each building Will have four Of these
staircases, and they are designed as a
special protection against the spread OF
disease. There viii be no common hall
ways. no dark corridors, and no place
for dirt and dust 10 accumulate.
A second novelty Of construction Will
he the open-air wards on the roofs. after
the manner Of some of the city hospitals.
corresponding 70 what are now called
day camps for open-air treatment OF
tuberculosis. There viii be small roof
gardens. steamer chairs and separate
toilet chambers for men. women. and
children. the idea Of the owners and
architect being to encourage TO the full
est extent outdoor living for the ten
ants
The third new departure from the o-fi-
nary type Of model tenement viii be the
series Of balconies on each house Sc that
the tenants may eat and sleep N the
open air. The windows opening upon
these balconies will be in three sections.
capable OF opening from floor and ceiling.
and thus making the balconies actually
part OF the regular sleeping quarters.
The building viii be freproof Gas
ranges eliminate ashes. The buildings
will cost $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Our Italian Element.

There seems more assumption Of fact
shen It's veriication in an article in the
Outlook upon crime among the Italian
immigrants I'm the United states The
assertion Is made that the bands Of
criminals operating under the name Of
The Black Hand" mainly at the ex-
pense Of terror-strIeken italians. are. I'm
reality, immune, because Of American
Indifference and neglect These include.
It is asserted. the failure Of Congress
10 enact stricter laws TO exclude criminal
immigrants; to create foreign secret
Eervice TO investigate the records OF
all persons intending to come 10 this
country; laxity by immigration officials
the matter OF depoytations, and loose
Interpretation by officials in Washington
of existing laws.
II has been shown, apparently beyond
contradiction. that there is inherited and
organized lawlessness among the immi-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Automobile Week in Atlanta.

BY far the greatest and most important
automobile exhibition. with incidental
racing and endurance contests. ever held
in the South is about TO open IN At
lanta, and will continue for some ten
days to come IL is doubtful, indeed.
that anywhere in America was a
more complete and interesting programme
Of events ever arranged.
The great meet will be dual in scope.
so to speak. 1t will mark the finish Of
great run from New York City to
the Gate City of the South-a national
aspect-and it will be the occasion Of a
State gathering Of auto enthusiasts and
good roads advocates. Not only is it ex-
pected that splendid results will be shown
already 10 have been accomplished in
the latter highly important connection,
but it is confidently believed that future
work will be greatly stimulated.
Atlanta has made the preparation Of
its life to entertain the visitors And
there is not another city in the South
/ better fitted FOR the Job. moreover. or
more thoroughly capable of carrying It
through in fine shape. The chamber OF
commerce has provided 10000 buttons in
scribed: II live here Ask me" And
the beauty about that Is. II you ask one
of those Atlanta boosters" he will tell
you He will walk several blocks out Of
his way to tell you And he will tell you
all about It, too-'it' being Atlanta.
| primarily. with Georgia and the South a
! close second.
And it is this great and never-tiring
energy and enthusiasm for Atlanta, and
things attaching and appertaining there
unto. that has made IL one Of the coun-
| trys most progressive and up-to-the-
minute cities. You cannot depress the
bubbllng Atlanta spirit"-a term care
fully cultivated and proudly exploited
whenever the opportunity presents IT.
| self. In vim. vigor. and vitality. not a
municipality in the entire nation-Chi-
| cago. New York. St. Louis or what not
is more truly entitled. in proportion to
its size TO be called real city. SO far
as percepuble indications so. It Will
/ never be necessary to spend any OF Mr.
RockefeIler's money chasing hoollworms
out OF that place
/ No wonder the eyes Of the automobile
world will be strictly glued to Atlanta
for the next two weeks. There are going
to be the greatest automobile doings
/ ever down that way
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Cuba's Good Showing.

There may well be both surprise and
qualification at the financial condition Of
the government Of Cuba. as set forth I'm
the statement by President Gomez in his
message TO the Congress at Havana. II
Is far from confirming the dismal prophe-
cies of deficit running into the millions.
Instead. the President Of Cuba not only
announces that there Will be no deficit.
but a surplus for tho year, il the rate OF
! collections continues. estimated at more
than 100000. II is with its finances that
critics OF independent Cuba have been
chiefly concerned. II may be admitted
that the island is enjoying a year of ex-
ceptional prosperity. The sugar crop Is
most prolific. live stock has increased,
new roads have been built. and immigra-
ton has increased. But if this be a fat
/ year, there is no occasion for pessimism.
at least as 10 economies. The natural re-
/ sources Of Cuba are stable and subject
only 20 increase under a government that
proves itself reliable. There is every rea-
son why the island should prove even
more abundant i'm productiveness than in
the DAYS when the fruits Of its industry
were looted for the enrichment OF cor
rupt Spanish officials. and when notorious
public theft hampered individual enter
prise.
All these evidences Of material progress
are causes OF congratulauon. But they
do not demonstrate either the moral or
the political stability Of a land which de-
rives part of its public revenue from the
/ lottery, and where strikes" have weak
ened confidence IN the loyalty Of its ma
tive army. Nor does this sanguine mes
/ sage disclose how far the inherited prac-
tice Of graft has been eliminated from the
rank and file Of subordinate oficeholders.
But these suggestions are not made 10
detract from the financial exhibit. which
Indicates the ability of the present Cuban
administration to meet one condition OF
| the independence Of the island
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
ACROSS THE RIVER.

When the evening shadows fall and the eraph voices call
weary pilgrims to their home toher shore when quit this
weary grind will be Joy find all the fellows that loved in
days Of yoe Oh often do bend DER the ashes of friend
who has Travelled to that silent solemn bourne But have
much do duties pursue that take much
time weep and mourn. We each shining hour for
the shy of -four and the butcher be paid for bones
and steak and if should weep and sigh every time
rades die why the would blur the figures that make But
we'll meet them every when the beay grind done they'll
be waiting they be watching the per They will welcome
ashore when old Charon drops his and they'll say Were
doggone glad to you her don't for snowy gowns
and balk harp and crowns and fear that endless songs
would be bore but I'll meet my good old friends where the sky
OF Aidem bends, and we'll visit star forever more!
Copyright by George Mathew Adms Walt MASON.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
saving n Mine.

A great feat Of conservation has been
undertaken by the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company. a fire has been burning In the
anthracite underlying the Panther Creek
Valley for more than half a century.
Efforts 20 quench il have been made ever
since 1859. Pouring IN water has only
caused explosions. which have enlarged
tho area OF burning The coal now con-
sumed is estimated at ten millions OF
tons. and the loss az not less than 81
10000 But there are stul untouched,
though az hazard four hundred million
tons more. II was decided 20 build an
lmpenetrable wall against the burning
coal. Nentilators are driving ont the
foul damp. a medical service has been
organized and high wages are paid miners
90 work in shifts OF thirty minutes A
fireproof wall over 1000 feet long, win
cut the seams In two. The work has
cost the company thus far more than
$4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
The Cold Rrr.

From ths Boston Herald.
Every time We make UP our mind that
there's no such thing as pirate gold
buried hither and yon. something occurs
10 change our belief and 10 get as all on
edge again. The recent severe storm
along the coast OF YUcatan Is said 10
have uncovered thousands Of last cen
fury English and Spanish coins buried
by the old pirate LATTE. AMI again into
our soul comes that old bcyhood unrest
and belief that II We started out with
q proper digging outfit and a reliable
map We could unearth treasure galore.
When people find a pot Of sold why in
the name OF Capt. Kidd can't they keep
still about e and let Us tend TO our
blssful knitting?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
MIssoURrs BEST cow.
Princess CarIotta Alone Could Sup
ply n Hotel with Milk.

RAs WIN
From .he Kansas City Star
Princess Carlotta, a Holstein COW in the
dairy herd OF the Missouri College OF
Agriculture, gives more milk than any
other COW in Missouri. In the last year
che gave l8.405 pounds Of milk. or 1900
gallons. From this 727 pounds Of butter
was made.
This COW shows the advantage OF US
ing good stock in a dairy" G II. Eckles,
professor OF dairy husbandry at the Uni
versity of Missouri, said. AT the present
price Of milk In Columbia. ~ cents a
quart. she would have brought her owner
$3.50 for this year. A COW with a record
like that is worth about $500. Her feed
cost $50, leaving a profit OF $50. This Is
more than 40 per cent income. looking
az Il as an investment. Princess CarlOtta
produced as much milk as FIVE ordinary
farm cows. The FIVE COWS probably would
cost 500 10 feed. The same advantage is
gained as by using an efficient machine
instead OF an ordinary one, The upkeep
Is greater, but the results are worth Il.
"A persons average daily consumption
Of milk is one-third OF a quart. On this
basis Princess Carlotta could have sup
piled the milk for a hotel with seventy
five guests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05

4 map OF the real estate holdings Of
London discloses some interesting facts
about how closely the ground Of that
metropolis Is held. OF the 1l5 10 square
miles Of London's area ll3 have been
mapped with the result OF demonstrating
that up 10 that point there were 3A6l0
owners. OF whom Isl owned sixty square
miles. OF this nearly one-third was held
by the government the county council
the city corporation. and the ecclesiastical
commissioners. but the remaining forty
one square miles were the property OF in
dividuals. The average holding of the
remaining 34.f5 owners was one acre. Il
was stated that a considerable proportion
Of these owners owned one house or plat
only. but their exact number remained
20 be determined. Such figures explain
the force Of the English term the
dukeries,' as applied TO large tracts OF
LondOn's area.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
THE NEW GIRL.

Since we've been keeping house we've had
All sorts Of servant maids.
And some were really not go had
Though most Of them were fades"
some couldn't sweep. some couldn't cook.
Some wouldn't cook Who could
Ard some Of them by stealth fursook
Our quiet neighborhood
And left MS mately 90 depore
When they had taken wings.
More holes In our depleted store
OF silverWare and things
Yet we were never hard to please.
And would. I'm free 10 say.
Have gladly kept the worst Of these.
But none Of them would stay.
But now. at last my wife and I.
Who couldn't keep a girl.
Have got a perfect treasure. AIyl
she's Just gem-a pearl,
She doesn't storm ar sulk OF swear
Or keep rs on the rack.
And wages? Pshawl She doesn't care;
She never answers back
Nor thinks to say an ugly word
or even wear a froWn.
Our greatest JOY in life occurred
When she dropped into town.
She frightened an or hopes and aims
When she arrived to-day
Snc weighs twelve pounds, the doctor claims,
And she Is here 20 stay.
catholic STANDARD and Time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
wherein the Honor Lie,.

From tho Florida Times Union.
our merits are diverse-each man
makes a place for himself. but he de-
serves nothing as the member Of a class
Some Of us are engineers. some conduc-
tors. and some are the wheels being
worn into dust by the weight OF the
social fabric as It journeys onward. but
one creates as well as another. and he
who discharges 20 the best Of his ability
the burden given him to bear is entitled
morally 10 as much credit as he who
discharges brilliantly and successfully
the duties OF the highest station known.
Other teaching than this Is not only
false and immoral but dangerous.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
The Merry MinstreIs.

From the 81. Louis Star.
What am the difference. Mr.. Bones.
between a forger and man playing
poker who calls the other fellows bet?''
As usual Sambo. ] am at a loss to an
swer your query. What Is the difference
between forger and a man playing poker
who calls the other fellows bete"
The first man raises a check and the
second one checks raise"
During intermisSiOn ladies and gentle
men, the orchestra will play that delight
full melody entitled. Father. Please BE
Careful, the Janitor's Got a Crouch"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Then the Scissors Cut In.

From the Boston Tnnscirt.
You may be sharp" said the thread
to the needle, but I notice you are al
ways getting it in the eye"
"Oh. / don't know" answered the nee
die. Il notice that whenever you get in
a hole have to pull YOU through"
Hush up. YOU two" cried the thimble
II II wasn't for my push you would mel
theE- Of YOU get along,"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
The syndIcnte Heroes.

Let one man stand at my right hand, ."
Horatius Quoth. quoth he. Let one
abide az my left side and keep the bridge
with me. Three men. I wot. can make
II hot FOR caitin foes like these; and wien
we write about the fight, We'll share the
royalties"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AMBITIONS,

The city fellow delves a,yay
And all the while
Keeps something day by day
Unto his pile
He talks about the country's charm
And hopes to buy himself farm.
The farmer tills the stubborn soil,
Subdues the sod,
And banks in autumn for his toll
A goodly wad
And when enough he's sailed down
He hopes 10 go and live in town.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Too Literal.

From Jldge's library.
Did you take your shoes TO that place
with the sign. Shoes repaired while you
waltz 90
Yes. They repaired six while I wait
ed, and told me TO call IN three days for
mine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
No Mistake Abont II

From Bon Nivant.
Didn't some idiot propose 10 you be-
fore our marriage
Certainly"
Then you ought to have married hfm.
That's just what 7 dld "