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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
USE FOR THE OLD MATERIAL
Second Hand Lumber and Other Build
ing Necessaries Can Be Picked
Up for Little Money.

One of the most interesting and prof
liable ways in which one who contem-
plates building house and wants to
economic in doing 1t can spend an
hour or more is In one of the estab-
lishments devoted to the buying and
selling Of secondhand building mate
rails
There is one which is particularly in
viting TO "prowlers." 1t faces on two
street in an Out-of-the-way part of
the CITY and consists of a number of
old buildings with yards between, In
which there is an overflow Of old
statues, columns of porches. metal
spouting, garden seats and other
Junk One could pick up many
thing here that could be incorporated
in a new-Old house, but inside the
buildings there is q greater wealth to
choose from. Here one may find hard
wood floors, as good as new, taken
from houses that have been torn down
TO make way for larger and more mod
ern structures. Here are beautifully
carved mantels Of marble and wood,
some Of them having cost hundreds of
dollars, which can be purchased as
cheaply as commonplace one that was
turned out from the factory yesterday.
There are doors and castings Of beauti-
full wood, bookshelves with glass doors,
ceilings, cabinets of all kinds, side
boards, windows, bath tubs and all
bathroom fittings; sinks, tubs and all
the paraphernalia for the kitchen. It
is hard to think of anything that Is
needed in the construction of a house
that is not here or Of anything that is
here which would not fit in some kind
of house
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
B0ScHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the In
flammation of sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes,
insuring good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
In the morning. Made and sold In
America for fifty-two years. A won
derful prescription, assisting Nature In
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale In all civil
lied eountries.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Gold In the Head"

Ia an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh. Per
sons who are subject to frequent "colds
I'm the head" will find that the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute CataTrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX
en- Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$4,000 for any case OF catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
CIohtIno Problem.

The Importance Of the lighting prob
lem In the home Is being more and
more recognized by the architect and
the builder. and greater attention is
being given to design than ever before.
For many years past there has been n
tendency among the designers of build
ings to bring about a pleasing harmony
between the architecture of the new
home and the style OF lighting fixture
10 be installed, and with the entrance
Of electricity as a necessity and not e
luxury, this idea is rapidly growing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Increased Rates in Norway.

Commercial Attache Erwin w.
Thompson reports from Copenhagen,
Denmark, that freight and passenger
tariffs have been increased from time
10 time in Norway since the war be-
gan, amounting now In all TO so per
cent for first class passengers. 60 per
cent for third class passengers, and
100 per cent for all freights except
foods and fertilizers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

ince at the present time. these condt
tons are source OF great qualification
to our people. and no doubt will be to
Canada as whole-taking into consid-
GRAFTON the fact that Alberta forms no
small part OF the granary to which the
Empire at present looks as the source
OF its food supply."-Advertisem
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add / or Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glycerine. ANY druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
AGAIN a Woman,s LEAGUE.

Mrs. Newlywed-I see by this med
ical work that a man requires eight
hours sleep and a woman ten.
Husband-Yes, I've read that some
where myself.
Mrs. Newlywed-How nice! You
can get up every morning and have
the fire made and the breakfast ready
before 1t is time for me to get up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Who Would Not2

Bacon-Which do you enjoy the
most, the day or the night time?
Egbert-Well, you see, on one side
Of my house is a shop where they test
boilers all Jay, and on the other side
lives a man who Is testing his violin
nearly all night Come to think Of IL
I think / enjoy the day time more.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Cuticura Stops Itching.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms Of itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
25, Ointment 25 and 50-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
In Convict Garb

Little Irene had gone to the zoo with
her mother one afternoon. As they
came TO the zebra she exclaimed:
Mother. look at the horse with the
prisoners coat on"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Little Circulated His Way.

Bacon-This report tells us that the
total circulation Of money in the Unit
ed States last year was S3,419. 16S, 1858.
Egbert-Well, now 1 understand
what my doctor meant when he told
me my troubles came from poor cir
culation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

opinion. Then friend told me what
wonderful remedies Or. Pierce's were.
selling right from the drug shelves. and
thought they might give me relief. I
bought bottle each OF 'Favorite Pre-
scription' and Golden Medical Discov-
cry and q box Of Lotion Tablets
continued their use for almost q year
10 make sure Of complete recovery.
Today / am In absolutely good health"
MRS. u. s. Cruiser, Ala Union St
ADV.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

The German Roman Catholic Central
verein of st. Louis has decided to
drop the word German" from its title.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Take care of your health and wealth
will take care Of you. Garfield Tea
promotes health. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

ANY true American Is bound to get
a move on himself If it's only for the
purpose of chasing q delusion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Bowling to the inevitable Is a case
of forced politeness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Just as Good.

She-'I can't accept your affection"
He-'Ill be just as well satisfied IL
you will return it."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Some people spend lot Of time
regretting things that never happen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Rectitude of conduct is mans chies
good.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Few men are so mean that their
wives like TO have them desert them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

After all, there are but two ways Of
making a living-working for 1t and
working somebody else for Ii.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

For a disordered liver, take Garfield
Tea, the Herb laxative. ALI druggists.
Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

Coated tongue, vertigo and consti.
patton are relieved by Garfield Tea.
Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Piles Cured In s TO i4Days

Druggists refund money IL PAZO OINTMENT fall
cure Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Plies
First application gives relief 6oc-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Not Worth IL.

'T hear that poor young Cholly Fat
head has lost his mind"
81 pity anybody who finds e."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Boy, Page Hoover.

Why did they pinch Terry Toad"
"Oh, he simply wouldn't observe fly
less day"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
Different Tastes.

81 like to subdue horse OF spirit"
I'D rather put down q pony Of BRAN
dy."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
w. N. u, indianapolis, No. 4-1e1s.
OPERATION AVOIDED

LII &C staio ubo 4
was taken TO the
hospital - all ar
rangements made
for an operation.
but when the doc
tors were uncer.
tain as TO whether
II was appendicitis
or woman's trouble
/ insisted upon be-
ing taken home IN
I'll they were Of one
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No smarting inst Eye Comfort 50 cents a.
Druggists or mail Write for Free nye Book
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO., CHICAGO
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-02-15

less day"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01
WAR BOARD AND
STREET CAR COS.
The Data Il Has Gathered Show.
Ing Their Situation

Washington, Aug. THAT the fnan-
cial condition of electric railways il
such as to warrant their being placed
in segregated class under any new
revenue legislation was the opinion
expressed by P. H.. Gadsden, resident
Washington member Electric Railway
War Board, before the committee on
ways and means of the House Of Rep
resentatives. Mr.. Gadsden ayerred
that within six months the net income
of the industry will reach the vanish
Ing point unless relief comes.
Net Income Loss SO Per Cent
Two phases Of the utility situation,
the speaker said, must constantly be
borne In mind: The decrease in net
revenue, and the necessity of financing
maturing obligations. Without ade-
quate revenue the refinancing cannot
be accomplished. Mr.. Gadsden pre-
sented an income statement of 103
electric railways for the three months
ended Mar. 81, 1913, as compared with
the similar period in 1917. This shows
a gain of 81 per cent in operating
revenues, but loss of 59.7 per cent
in net income. The data were secured
by the Electric Railway War Board.
The electric railways have shown
the worst revenue decreases of all
utility groups and are on the brink Of
bankruptcy, said Electric Railway
War Board member.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01
EATING EQUITIES
IN THE UTILITIES
The Government Is Examining
the Financial Condition Of
Gas, Light and Power
Companies.

Washington, Aug. 4.--From testi-
mony in hearings on the War Finance
Corporation bill, it was shown:
First: Public utility rates must
be increased, as labor and materials
are eating up equities in these prop
critics. The fundamental remedy il
to restore values by increase in rates.
Second: During the war the COM
panies should be relieved of franchise
requirements, such as paving streets
and placing wires underground. Such
work should be regarded as unnec-
essary capital investment at this time.
Third: The companies are being
called upon to make large expendi-
lures for extensions and betterments
to meet the needs Of government
plants for power, transportation, and
other parts Of the war program. II
is estimated that these expenditures
for the year will be between $780,
100000 and 5000, 100000, required for
government purposes.
Government Borrows All the Money.
Fourth: The public utilities, rail,
way, gas and electric companies have
maturing obligations in 1918 Of about
1925, 100000. Under present condi-
tions, where the government has mo-
nopollzed the whole money market,
1t is impossible to, finance these ma
turtles through the banks, and If the
companies are to continue to perform
their essential part in furnishing fa-
cilities for the speeding up of indus
try in this country, the government
must furnish the public utilities some
relief in taking care of the maturing
obligations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

State of Ohio INSURANCE Department; Coz
linson, Superintendent OF Insurance of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company,
Massachusetts, has complied in all re-
spects with the laws OF this State, APP
plicable to it. and is authorized during
the current year to transact in this State
on the capital stock plan it's appropriate
business of insuring property against loss
or damage by fire, lightning and tor
mite, gunpowder and other like explo-
sions. as prescribed In Section 9510, para
graph first and and SECTION 1856, General
Code of Ohio. It's condition and business,
on the thirty first day of December Of
the year next preceding the date hereof.
is shown by its statement, required by
of av@aSle ns assets assre
gate amount of liabilities (except capitaD.
including Reinsurance, reserve, $S.19S,-
Of actual ' paidup ] sapits ' $500 %
surplus s2,525, 1883; amount of income
for the year in cash. ss, ,1S1, ,1s4.0O; amount
Of expenditures for the year in cash, s6.-
In witness whereof 1 have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused my Off
ccial seal to be AFFIXED. the day and year
iSeaIl w Fl. Tomlinson. supr. of Ins.
state or Ohio, Insurance Department, Co
lumbus, April II. 191S-I, w. II. Tom
linson. Superintendent of Insurance OF
the State of Ohio do hereby certify that
the
RldeeIy Protective Association,
located at Worcester, in the State Of
Massachusetts. has complied in all re-
spects with the laws of this State, ap-
plicable to 1t. and is authorized during
the current year to transact in this State
It's appropriate business of making in
surance on the health of individuals and
against personal injury. disablement or
death, resulting from travelling or general
accidents by land and water as pre-
scrlbed In Section 95i0, paragraph Sec
ond, General Code of Ohio. It's condition
and business. on the thirty-first day Of
December Of the year next preceding the
date hereof, is shown by its statement.
required by law. to be as follows: Aggre-
gate amount of available assets $685.
Isl 20; aggregate amount of liabilities lex =
cept capital. including Reinsurance, re-
serve, $l67, ,03S.97: net assets, $685., ,64232;
amount of actual paid-up capital $780,
10000; surplus, s2s2.Gi2.32; amount of In
come for the year In cash. $697. .925. OF ;
amount Of expenditures for the year In
cash, $6i2. .646.S6.
In witness whereof. have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused my Off
cial seal to be affixed, the day and year
first above written.
lSeall w. II. Tomlinson. Supt. OF Ins.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

Unfortunately, few public service
corporations now are able to make ex-
tensions or operate at high efficiency
to meet the emergencies because they
are unable to borrow money or sell
additional stock. None are willing to
loan to losing business or buy stock
in concern which cannot pay divi-
dends.
Rates fixed in other years do not
meet the greatly increased cost Of
operating gas and electrical plants.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01
SOME PERTINENT REASONING.

of Illinois in recent decision:
GAS the cost of the service to .
utility increases, the value of the serv-
ice to the electric power consumer core
respondingly increases.
"The pertinence of this reasoning
lies in the fact that it shows that the
utility has very vital interest in ad-
justing rates, to see to it that by doing
so it is not proposing an injustice to
the consumer which will lead to q
withdrawal of business"
Has the consumer ever thought Of
that? Probably not.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

President Wilson, Secretary Nc
Adoo and Comptroller Williams have
appealed to municipal governments to
allow rates which will make possible
efficient functioning Of public serv-
ice corporations Gin the national in
terest."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

When street car rates were fixed,
they were based on $1,000 car and
a $2S-a-ton steel rail. The fare Is
still the same, with $1,000 car and
S75-a-ton steel rals-and wages hava
Increased by half. =
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

A public utility which is not show
ing profits can get no money for i'm
provements or extensions.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-08-01

State of Ohio Insurance Department. Co.
lumbus. April 26. 1871. w. III. Tom
linson. Superintendent of Insurance OF
the State Of Ohio. do hereby certify that
Prudential Insurance Company of
America.
located at Newark. in the, State Of New
Jersey has complied in all respects with
the laws of this State. applicable to II.
and is authorized during the current wear
to transact in this State it's appropriate
business of making insurance on the
lives of persons. and insurance connected
Herewith and appertaining thereto, and
against temporary or. permanent physicai
disability. and granting. purchasing and
disposing of annuties. It's condition and
business on the thirty-first day of Decem-
ber of the year next preceding the date
hereof is shown by Its statement. re-
auired by law. to be as follows: Aggre-
gate amount of available assets. SAFE
711124.16: aggregate amount OF Iiabih-
ties Except capitan, including re-insur-
ance. and special accumulations. $45s.-
253, ,659.46: general surplus on policy-ho
ers account, SIT. .457 ,464.70, capital stock,
SO, 600, 600. 00: amount of income for the
year. $133. .755. .945.76: amount of expendi-
lures for the year. sS6,746,754.Ss.
In witness whereof. / have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused my offf-
ciai seal to be AFFIXED. theyday and year
first above written.
ISeall W. II. Tomlinson. S'ipt OF Ins.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
PARIS COMMANDMENT
NO LONGER FEARED
Declares Red Cross Worker from
''Oyer There

Miss Kathleen r. Harris, up 20
he time OF her recent departure the
private secretary OF J. B. A. Fos-
burgh, one of the leading officials
of the American Red Cross in Paris.
is one of the latest arrivals from
France with interesting accounts
some of her experiences there.
Miss Harris arrived here last
night and is stopping at the resi-
sence of Mrs. ]. A. Ridgely. wife
Of the general agent Of the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Com
pany, 1928 Thirteenth street north
,west. Formerly she was wash
ington girl. having been resident
of this city several years up 70 the
time she went to France In the IN
terest of the Red Cross.
She was in an exposed positoa
during the last long-range bonn
bordment of Paris. and says IL was
much more severe than its preoe-
cessors. Fortunately, the more re-
cent forcing back of the Hun lines
Will neutralize all danger IN future
from the long-range guns. is the
estimation Miss Harris places upon
the present situation in Paris. she
expects TO remain here some time
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
In the Dark.

A colored minister was about 70
lead his congregation in prayer
when suddenly the floor OF the
church sank a foot. causing a com
motion among the parishioners, The
nreacher was equal to the occasion
and quickly -quieted his flock by
yolemnly saying:
Stay just whar yo' all Is my peo-
pIe, de Lawd is wiz you"
Immediately a big Nose Peters
jumped upon a pew and shouted:
"Misto' preacher, IL de Lawd was
VIII me just now. den who airs done
took ma To- bits in dis heah low
down bunch o. blsckberries?"-Car-
toons Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
A Matter of Mathematics.

Ever since the Wright brothers used
10 get their schoolma'am sister to
figure out their early airplane de-
signs mathematics has been the guide
TO the navigation Of the air. A mem
Der of the British Flying Corps eX-
pressed this intimate relation Of the
oty and practice in his song entitled
"A Gallant Young Airman Lay
Dying"
When the court Of inquiry assemblies
Please tell them the reason l died
Was because forgot twice iota
Was the minimum angle OF glide. -
The author of these verses has
since been wilIed at the front. though
whether il was because he forgot TO
multiply iota by two the news does
not state.-E. E. Slosson. in the New
York Independent.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
Where to Give.

Recently a woman, twice honored
as president of a great patriotic or
ganization, has been indicted in New
York for petit larceny. grand larceny
and conspiracy, in the last of which
her two sons We're made co-defend-
ants. Another woman, equally promi-
nent, has been forced to resign from
a woman's organization for abuse of
trust The first instance involved u
war charity in which the society
had a $3.50 contract with solicitors, a
method which should discredit any
philanthropic enterprise, especially a
war charity.
The public is partly responsible for
supporting such organizations. Peo-
pie of large means contribute TO
causes without giving them suffi-
cient inquiry. Others lend their
names as honorary officers to societies
whose title and purpose sound well,
but which they do not take the Time
to investigate.
Herein lies one of the best features
of such an organization as the Rookie
feller Foundation, which distributes
millions annually, but never appro-
PIRATES a single dollar without as
careful investigation as would be
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
Reduce Motor Accidents.

California are blasted through the
solid rock of perpendicular walls.
There are few places on the roads
where two machines can pass. so that
many accidents occur. says the Pop
ular Mechanics Magazine. Because OF
this the State highway commission
has Instituted a system of road con-
trolls. Officers are stationed at the top
and bottom of all dangerous routes
and at certain hours traffic Is per-
miitted to proceed upward, the one
at the top being closed to descending
traffic. All machines are checked and
the officer at the other control is hoti-
fed by telephone just what cars have
gone through.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
Wedding Ring Is Ancient.

The use of ring as a pledge is OF
very remote origin. 1t will be recalled
by students of the Bible that Pharaoh
took from his right hand a ring and
placed it on Joseph's as a sign that he
had set Joseph over all the lands OF
Egypt.
The Egyptian marriage service in
cluded the ring and the wearing OF
it gave the wife the right to issue
orders in her husbands name.
Among the Anglo-Saxons the bride
groom. at the time of the betrothal,
gave the bride a number of gifts as
a pledge, or we'd from which
comes the word wedding" The gifts
included a ring. which was placed on
the girls right hand. This was
The Washington herald., 1918-09-08
Yesterday Was Brazil's
Day Of Independence

The chief national holiday of
Brazil was yesterday, Sept. Z, for
on that day in 1922, the country's
Independence was first declared.
Unlike the other independent coun-
tries of the Americas, Brazil re-
tanned a monarchial form of gov
ernment for sixty-seven years af-
ter it-seevred the political ties that
bound IL to the mother country. Por-
tugal. and, also unlike the other
countries. it achieved its indepen-
dence without single real battle.
A bloodless revolution, 1t was
called, and when the Brazilians
subsequently decided to overthrow
the monarchy and to adopt a re-
publican form of government in
1889, they also accomplished that
feat without spilling any human
gore