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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

What = Party Of Drcdgers Found in an
Abandoned Pond on - Farm Near Cen
tratia, Illinois -Indubitabie Evidence
that - Foui Crime Had iseen Committed
Years Ago Conjecture a. tn the idcnti-
~ OF the Isemains-
CENrRALIA. H.. Nov. 0--Wetncsday
evening. while some hands were dredg-
ing an abandoned pond on the Alex
McClelland farm, = miles north of this
city. they uncarthcd the skeleton OF u
man. which lay under eighteen inches
of sediment in the middle Of the pond.
The body had been carefully weight
ed To the bottom. while the pond yet
contained wafer. and the legs OF the
dead man had been staked down with
short wooden pins. All the flesh had
disappeared and nothing but the skcle-
ton and a bunch Of gray hair remained.
An old leather pocket-book and por-
tions of garments were found, but were
very much rotted.
II is thought the corpse must have
been deposited there over a decade of
years ago.
Alex. McClelland. the former proprie-
tor of the farm. has been missing for
over ten years. and some are of the
opinion that he was foully dealt with
and hidden in the pond.
Another version of the affair is that
the remains are those Of "A man whose
name is forgotten here and who came
TO Centralia about fifteen years ago
from the asst and mysteriously disap-
peared. His friends in New York state
claimed that he had fallen heir to a
large estate there, and came here in
search of him, but failed TO get any
trace of his wherea bouts. The coroner
Is now INVESTIGATING the case.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

BLUEFIELD. W. Va. Nov. 10.-Unitcd
States Marshal vinson and his corps Of
deputies started for Charleston. having
in charge between sixty and seventy
prisoners, the result 81 recent raids on
moonshiners and blind-pig operators in
Mercer. Logan, Wayne. Mcdowell
and adjoining counties. Abou. 400
witnesses also accompanied the mar
shall. There are several hundred of
the caseS Of the character described to
be tried at the term Of court beginning
next week. A number Of the prisoners
are men Of good standing. and able 70
give bonds for their appearance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17
A KILLED.

Machine Guns ms % Potent Factor In WA,
A Thousand Matabcies Killed la a Re-
cent Battle with King L~obenr ala.
Army Near ssuiuways The Royal kraal.
With Its Magazine. burned bs the de-
fsated Chieftain-An uitlmatum with .
Guarantee aud = Threat.
CAFE Town, Nov. i0.-Dispatches
from DIR. Jameson have been received
at Fort Wet oria. They confirm the
report that H%uluwayo, L~obengula's
capital. was captured by the forces OF
the chartered company. The columns
which tool tlie town were commanded
by DIR. Jameson and Maj. Forbes.
They had several skirmishes with the
Matabcles before the critical battle.
When about ten miles from Eu,nwayo.
on November l.. they were harra>sed
constantly by ~Lobengula's army. Sew
eral attempts were made to surround
the columns. At noon DIR. Jameson
aud Maj. Forbes decided to give battle.
One Thousand Dead and Wounded.
The Matabcles, 1000 strong. accepted
the challenge. They attacked fu-
riously. but were held at a safe distance
by the Maxim guns. The fight lasted
I'LL muir uuI iik WnlCn tIt hIld DtltN
kept up a steady but ineffective rifle
fire. They fled in disorder. Mounted
men were sent in pursuit. but were
soon recalled. as they were unable to
do much execution. The beles
left 1000 dead and wounded on the
field. The forces of the chartered
company lost three killed and seven
wounded. all by rifle shots.
The Advance on
During the same afternoon the col
umns advanced some distance toward
Buluwayo and then went into camp.
The night passed quietly. Early in the
morning Of November , the columns
resumed the advance with great eau
tion. but no Matabeles appeared. Blu
luwayo was found empty. but for a
few old people and the white traders,
Fairbairn and Usher, who were sup
posed to have been killed by the Ma
tabeles. The traders said they had
been well treated
Abandoned and Burned.
Bnluwayo had been abandoned a
week before. Lohengula had set fire TO
the huts and exploded the magazine.
which contained $4,000 cartridges and
$500 pounds Of powder. They had
been dishcartencd by their defeat at
Indus mountain. but the men insisted
upon another encounter.
An uitimatum.
CAPE TowN. Nov. tn.-A dispatch
from Fort Victoria says that Dir. Jane
son has sent to Lobengula IN ultima
tum guaranteeing him safe conduct
and good treatment il he will surren-
der and thus prevent further loss of
life and destruction of the kraals. IL
Lobengula declines to surrender, says
the ultimatum. troops will be cent to
hunt Lobengula and his ne until they
shall be captured.
Seventeen Hundred Warriors Desert.
Advices from Papye, Chief khain's
capital. say hat he, with /. 200 men. de-
serted the imperial forces. after a Skin
mish. in which he lost four men. His
excuse was that smallpox had broken
out in his camp. The desertion would
have had very serious consequences had
not the chartered c~ompany's forces al
ready vanquished Lobengula.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17
S~antander Virtually hicves
P.-ndering the Homeless.

madrid. Nov. 10.-A dispatch from
Santander says that many cases OF dy-
Mantle nave bcen recovered from the
wreck Of the Cabo Machicaco. The
town OF Santander has been virtually
destroyed. The damage was not sup
posed TO be so extensive until the mil
itary began razing all unsafe build
inys. The police and military are
watching das and night to prevent
thieves from plundering the few shops
and homeless thousands. More than
20. 900 citizens are cncamped in hamleu
near Santander.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

QuEBEc, Can. Nov. 10.-The Quebec
legislature opened at 5 o'clock yester'
day afternoon with the customary
ceremonies. In his speech from the
throne Licut-Gov. Chaplain made
kindly allusion to the term Of service
and the departure Of the Earl Of
Derby. Flattering mention was also
made Of Lord Aberdeen.
His honor announced TO the house
that a report Of the provincial commits.
sioners L the Worlds fair will be pre-.
scented shortly. He congratulated tho
province on its success among the M
tions competing at the fair.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

-. Louis Attorney. Commit Suicide by
Cutting Her Throat and Hanging. BE
Ing Goaded 10 the Deed by thr Despair
Ing Belief That She Had ..Iscfused the
Blessing Of Heaven"
ST LOUIS. Nov. 1o.-Goaded on by
the despairing belief that she had lost
salvation, Mrs. Belle Clopton. wife OF
Attorney w. H.. Clopton. committed
suicide yesterday afternoon by cutting
her throat from ear to ear and hang
ing herself. The deplorablc tragedy
occurred some time between 1850 and
ESQ p. m.-probably nearer the ear
lier hour-and was enacted at
the beautiful home of the unfortunate
lady. No. 2146 Lafayette avenue. The
direct cause of Mrs. Clopton's awful
deed was the belief that she had ire
fused the blessing of Heaven and
coulI not be saved. She has
been in a terribly overweight
state of mind with the hallu-
cination for about n month. has often
talked despondingly of it to her near
est friends, but has never 50 much as
limited that She intended to take her
life. Her self-destruction. therefore,
CiAilt iiht d tiIuititI " VI ii'iioi up"
those who loved her.
The news was "a crushing blow 10
MIR. Clopton. He was in the court OF
appeals arguing an important case be-
fore that tribunal when a messenger
boy slipped in and handed him n note.
telling him that Mrs. Clopton was
dead. He looked at the message.
turned deadly pale, staggered a
few steps and fell in a chair.
BY this time the judges,
attorneys and others in The court re-
allied that some dreadful tidings had
been impaired to him i'm the note.
The proceedings were stopped in an in
slant. and when the news was made
known the Ease was laid over forth
with.
Trembling with amazemcnt and
grief unspeakable, MI. Clopton left the
court room and went direct to the side
Of his deceased wife. The scene in
the court room was affecting. but
the scene at the house was in
describable. When he arrived the
children were all home sobbing aloud
and he. strong man that he i, was ut
terly unable to restrain his grief.
Friends who hurried to the residence
to console him were themselves moved
by his violent emotions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

future-Loyat Naval Officers Leave
France to Assist i'm Manning Peixoto's
New Fleet aud Engage I'M Mello's
Squadron in - Battle tn Decide the Re-
beliion.
s TouLoy. Nov. lO.-The commander
of the Brazilian warship k~iachuelo
has left for Paris TO take the place of
the Brazilian minister. who has been
summoned to Flo Janeiro.
Twelve brazilian officers leave La.
scyne to-day for Marseilles. where
they will embark on the Espagne and
the cruiser benjamin Constant for
Montevidco. These officers are to as
sist in manning Peixoto's new fleet
which is preparing to attack Admiral
Mcllo. and fight what is expected to
be the decisive battle of the brazilian
rebellion.
Peixoto. Brazilian officers here are
informed, has a small fleet at Monte
video. the most important ship of which
is the unarmored %gunboat Tiradentes.
and the other boats loyal to Peixotc
have been unable to get out of the Rio
de la Plata and put to sea. She is
closely watched by Mello's big battle
ship Republica. Officers here say the
Tiradentes and her mates will endcavor
to dodge the Republica and assemble
at some loyal port in the north of Bra.
zil. there TO be Joined by the battle
ship Riachuelo, the protected cruiser
BENJAMIN Constant and the war-ships
which Peixoto's agents have bought in
the United States. Then this new
brazilian fleet will sail for Rio and en-
gage Mello. when the biggest naval
battle ever fought in South American
waters NAV occur.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

on the 9th Emperor William issued
the expected edict against gambling in
the army. BY il he forbids games of
hazard Of any kind among the men in
active service. and directs the officers
TO report and punish severely all trans
Cressors of the order.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

SEVEN cannon shots were fired upon
the Pacific Mail steamship Costa Rica
bv command of the commissioner Of the
port of Amapata. Honduras. OF the 5th.
because her captain refused to surren-
der Policarpo Bonilla. a refugee who
recently led the revolution in Hondu-
ras. but was defeated by Gen. Vasques-
The Costa Rica was flying the Ameri-
can flag.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

0S the 9th DIR. Wekerle, minister of
finance and president Of the ministerial
council. announced 10 the lower house
Of the Hungarian diet that the civil
marriage bill prepared by the govern
ment. having received the kings APP
prevail. would be presented TO the
house for its consideration within two
uaakG
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

TIE condition of ex-Secretary Jerry
Nj. Rusk. who had been III for some
DAYS at his home in viroqua, Wis. had
grown alarming. on the sth, and his
friends were filled with the greatest
fanrS
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

Ex-PREMIER MERCER, of Canada, in
a letter published in the Montreal
Patriot, declares that his annexation
views exist solely in the minds Of the
ultra conservative papers. and asserts
on his word of honor that he is OPP
posed to the annexation of Canada to
the United States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

Mr.. 4. +. PRESTON vas sworn in. on
the 9th. as director of the United
States mint. lie failed of confirma-
ton by the senate. but the president
commissioned him as director in the
recess. which insures his renomina-
ton to the senate in December.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

GEN. JAMES BRIDGE died in Boston
on the 9Th. He was born in Dresden.
Me-. June l, 1909. He was the leading
spirit in the establishment of Harvard
university in pursuance of requests Of
John Harvard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

The Oriental mills Of Providence. X.
l.. north of the city. which had been
shut down for about two years. the re-
suit of the failure of Reed brothers.
started up on the 9th. The mill is a
large one. and will resume in full as
soon as the machinery al be got into
readiness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

on the sth the longest iron railway
bridge in Germany was opened. IL
spans the Vistula between Forden. in
Prussian Poland. and Culmsee- 1t Is
l.450 yards long and cos : ,ooO,0 900
marks
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

THE municipal authorities of SYRIA
cuse. Scilly. have asked the Italian
government 10 offer their port 10 Ger
many as a naval station for "A large
German squadron in the Mediterra-
mean.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

The constitutional amendment pro-
wiling for female suffrage in Colorado
was carried by a good majority at the
election on the 18th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

The great Manchester ship canal was
entirely completed. on the 18th. when
water was admitted toits entire length
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

THE state elections held in many
states. east and west. IN the 18th.
proved a surprise to political prophets
of both parties, being little short Of a
revolution in favor Of the republican
party.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

NJ. FERDINAND DE LrssErs and fam
lily arrived in Paris. On the 9Th, from
La Chesnaye. his country home, where
he had been in retirement for n long
time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

SEVERE earthquake shocks have oc-
Cured in Mexico recently. and there is
much excitement among the people.
The Colima volcano is in a state of
eruption. and the people living in the
valley at the base OF the mountain
have left their homes in search Of a
place OF safety. The disturbances have
been felt in the states of Oajaca. Pu-
ebla. Guerrero. Moreles and Jalisco.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

ANNE PIxLxy. the well-known Amer
lean actress died in London. IN the
night OF the sth. of brain fever.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

TnF public debt increased during
October IS. i4l ,o59. OF.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

THE fire loss Of the United States
and Canada, during October. as esti-
mated from the daily files Of the New
York Journal Of Commerce and the
Commercial Bulletin, amounts to sii.-
Ois.T 200. This is over e.. 200. 900 less
than the sum c~hargeable to the same
month in Isa1. but the years record So
far exhibits an enormous increase over
the tota! for the first ten months in
1892.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

1T has been decided To hold a winter
carnival in Quebec in Fe brunry next
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

Four MILLION DOLLARS in golden
double eagles. the last of a $40. 900, 600
shipment. arrived at the Philadelphia
mint. on the 9Th. from the New York
sub-treasury. The entire amount will
be recoined into caglesandh half eagles
Altogether go. 600. 600 in gold will be
taken from New York under Secretary
Carlisle's order. hut the remaining
ei0, o0o, 900 will not he transported until
che first half has been recoined.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17

The steamer Cabo Machichaca, laden
with dynamite, burned at Santander.
Spain, on the 18th. Thousands of per-
SONS had assembled on the wharf when
the flames reached the cargo. causing
an awful explosion which completely
destroyed that vessel and the Alfonso
III. lying alongside, and scattered
burning debris over half the city.
causing its destruction by fire. II is
officially stated that over 500 persons
were killed while hundreds more were
injured. scores Of them fatally.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17
A WoMAN'S DESPAIR.

Mr~. Belle CIopton wife Of n Prominent
81. Louis Attorney. Suicide by
Cutting Her Throat and Hanging. he
Ing Goaded to the Deed by thr Despair
Ing Belief That She Had Refused the
blessing OF Heaven"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-17
A RUCTION NEAR RIO

Among the Probabilities Of the Very Near
Future-Loyai Naval Officers Leave
France to Assist i'm Manning Peixoto's
New Fleet aud Engage dmira MeIlo's
Squadron in "a Battle to Decide the Re-
bellion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
COULDN'T FOOL HIS COMRADES.

The Pioneers Were Aware of Henrs
Vog,'s Marriage to Miss Baul.
Henry Vogt. of No. 1862 First street, a
member Of the Pioneer Independent
Democratic Association was married last
night to Miss Gussle Baul, at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES father. No. 202 Wash
ingtou street. The ceremony was private.
but few of the friends Of either KNOWN z
of the event. The knot was tied by
Pastor Rudolph. of the German Lutheran
Church. The house was prettily deco
rated with flowers. Only immediate
friends Of the families were IN attend
ance.
The bride was attended by the BRIDE
groon's sister, Miss Mamie Vogt nd her
sister Mise Sadie Baui. The best man
was Mr.. Fred II. krug. and Mr.. John
Bau acted AZ usher.
The ceremony was short. A wedding
supper was served afterwards. after
which the bride and groom left for q
short visit 10 friends in Pennsylvania,
When they return they will take up
their residence at Eighth and Garden
street.
A feature of the wedding was the SER
enade by The Pioneer Independent Dem
~ocrats, who had heard somehow OF the
wedding aud marched, headed by a band
to the place of the festivities, n the
baud played mellifluous melodies
throughout the evening while the mem
bers rendered their congratulations in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
G~REENvILLE GLEANINGs.

The members of st. Andrews Brotherhood.
connected with Christ'S P. e. Church on Clare
mont avenue, held another Of their fortnightly
entertainments last evening. These are social
meetings with an extemporaneous concert con-
sisting of a short programme of musical selec-
tions, vocal and and Rotations.
This brotherhood has no connection with tn Q
greater brotherhood, which has branches al
over the country. After the entertainment re-
freshments were served.
AT Metropolitan Hall next Monday evening
the Garfield Athletic Club will open the bowling
season. On Wednesday of the same week tho
Puritan A c. will start in. Three teams will
bowl Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the
season on the Metropolitan alleys.
AT the above hall on Monday, October %, the
opening ball of the season viii be given by Pro-
prietor p. c. Vreeland. On the Wednesday
evening following Greenville Circle, No. 221,
Companions of the Forest, will hold an en- tier :
tainment and reception here. The entertain
ment will begin at eight ?. NJ. At its close d Ian
cling will be INDUCED in.
Mr.. James Hassell is having a conservatory
erected on the south side of his residence at
No. rs Winfield avenue. The conservatory is a
roomy one and is in the form or an extension
on the house.
On Thanksgiving Day the Mluuet Club will
give au afternoon and evening reception and
dance at Metropolitan Hall. Music by Prof.
Walters will mark the time for the flying feet
OF the dancers.
The Greeuville Daacing Academy will begin
the new season tomorrow u light. An Invita- ion
reception will be gwen at Belvedere Hall.
The brick gate posts that mark the entrance
for the patrol wagon of the unfinished Fifth
precinct station house are completed at last.
The brown stone caps have bsen place d in posi-
ton. The space between the posts an d the
approach to it have besu paved also. Thss Q
posts were pulled down about two weeks ago
after having been two-thirdS completed, be-
cause they rested on the stone sill Instead of
being sunk further in the ground, THIS materi-
ally affected their height,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
OFFICER FALLS GOOD CATCH.

tabloid q Burglar In Health Commis-
sioner Talion's Home.
George w. Allen, who is said to be a
notorious crook, seventY-fye years of
age. was caught prowling inside Health
COMMISSIONS John Tallon's apartments
on Eleventh street at six o'clock last
night. Officer Fall had noticed the man
acting suspiciously around the n%eichbor-
hood and set his eye on him.
He saw the man dodge inside
the doorway of the commissioners
residence. Creeping up on thu sly
the officers found Allen Investigating
thingsin the Commissioners apartments.
He nabbed the man and took MIN along
to headquarters. The man described
himself as a cutler. living at No. 80
Bethun street, New York. In his posses
sion was found a gold watch, go1a chain,
several ladies' rings, a ladies' gole chain
aud several small trinkers. He could hot
give a satisfactory account of himself
aud WIS sentenced this morning to ninety
days IN the P~enitentiary By Recorder
McDouough. He could not say how he
came into possession of the valuables,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-28
CLIO CLUB RECEPTION.
A Select Gathering at Orient Hall Last
N;rr-

A Select Gathering at Orient Hall Last
Nigh.
The Clio Club held it's first annual ins
vitation reception nc ORIENT Hall last
evening. The Clio is u musical club, and
between dances and double quartettes
rendered some very pretty selections in u
creditable manner. The officers of the
club are: Charles E. Each, President;
Alex. ~Duncansou, Vice President; Viii
liam Roger. Treasurer, and Tho.nas
Buchanan, Secretary.
Last evenings dance was rather ex-
elusive aud the dancing 1oor Was not
uncomfortably crowded. Professor Tease
supplied the music. Joseph Friend was
floor manager. His assistants were
Thomas Hopkins, W,lter D. DItmar aut
Halsey S. Day. Among those present.
were the fel:owipg: Mr.. Charles E. Each
and Miss Nellie Mcneil, Alex. Duncanson
aud wife, Thomas Buchanan aud Sadie
Siavin, Joseph Friend aud Miss Minnie
Ertle, John Frleud aud Miss Nellie Gill
martin, e. H. Culver and Miss Ann a
Westeryelt. J.. H. Robertson and Miss
Ella Knapp, Daniel Styles and Miss
Elizabeth Burrows. Peter EsGringh am
aud Miss Mamie Burrows And rev
Locher and Miss Emma Gehrhart. A
delegation from the Minuet Clue was
also present. This receipt 10 n will he
followed by another OF the same club
next Wednesday evening. .s