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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
AT e ORLEANS.
Confidently Expected that The Levees I'ro
teeting that City VIII Hold.

Confidently Expected that The Ievees Iro'
teoting that City VIII Hold.
NEW ORLEANS April 1.-The river
situation from the Louisiana stand
point is very d~iscouraging. a storm
struck the city early this morning, and
a heavy wind is prevailing on the
river. while rain has fallen in torrents.
1t is confidently expected that the
leyees protecting the city front on
the New Orleans bank of the river
will hold. and even IL breaks should oc
cur above municipal limits. the only
damage will be from backwater. But
the cmbankmcnts on the Algiers side
of the river require the closest watch
ing, and may be considered dangerous.
a break in that quarter will do q vast
amoun of damage.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

THE GRANT

Foreign Nations Invited to Send War ships
to Participate In the Inaugural Exer-
cises.
WASHINGTON, March S~0.-Sccrctary
Sherman has sent the following cable
gram to our ministers abroad who arc
accredited to nations possessing nayies:
The Grant municipal inaugural committee
has rcaucsicd the president % o~incially invite
the maritime nations to send war ships 10 par
ticipatc Ia the ceremonies on April =. next
when the Grant Monument association will ios-
mally deliver to the city ~ New YORK tho toab
~ Gen. Grant. erected hy c1n;ribltory sub
scrip;ions. AZ Riverside f'ar- ~ will bc graft
iiying 10 this country W this cour.cou, invita-.
ton could be accepted Jous SagRMAn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
Temporarily ReccdInr.

QUINCY. H.. March 2o.-The Missis-
sippi fell slightly to-day and tonight
the water registers IL feet . inches
above l~ow-water mark. 1t is believed
that the fall is only temporary and
that there will be another rise in a day
or so.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
IN THE YAZOO DELTA.
-Four Torrents Are Pouring Into the
Delta. and People Are Fleeing.

DcItA, and E'opIt fr' FItFIhss
G~REESyILLE. Miss. April -Four
destructive torrents az now pouring
their devastating floods into the Yazoo-
Mississippi delta.
Town of Gunnison in Bolivar coun'
ty is already flooded. The greater part
of Rosedale will be submerged by night,
Everywhere up and down the rail
road and levee hundreds Of people are
hurrying from the overflow. The gaunt
specter of despair nov stalks abroad in
this fertile valley.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Were you an eve witness TO this AFFAIR."
asked the prosecutor. Il don't know what
you'd call a nigh witness, but lwarn'tmore'n
five rods away"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
THE WATERY WASTE
Fhe Situation at Helena, Ark,
Worse than Ever Before.

as"th-r sersous Break In the Levee-A
Forty Foot Rise In the Trinity River
ead tho Waters Advancing a Foot an
i~four-Eears Allays cd at 1T. Paul
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

while Miss Fitz was away. George took
her parrot" Anything ~hapnent' II
ion't know: she keeps the parrot down eel
lar now, and the engagement is q ."-Life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Tommy. who was Joan OF Arc" asked
the teacher. "Noah's wife," said Tommy
who is considered great az guessing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Men look for signs of spring out doors;
women look for them in dry goods stores
Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

II would be a good deal easier to love our
n%eighbors as ourselves II they would dc
things the way we do.-N. y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
Y~ocsrIng for the Most Disastrous FIooc
as Predicted.

E%ArcuEz, Miss. March 30.-A rise Of
o o in the lasts4 hours puts the river
tyvc feet higher than ever known be-
furc, while the crcs, Of the wave has
ros yet reached here. IL is reported
tsst the lcvee at Waysidc broke AZ mid
Dugtt above here. The crcvassc is 800
feet wide, which will throw an
rs.rau Of water upon this
s~stion. II doesn't seem pos
sih1e that the lcvees can hold an in
crrssc. being now taxed to their ut
"Ssst. Great excitement prevails all
u~c~ the valley. there seeming To DE no
Further doubt among the planters that
they ate on the eve of the most diSas-
trrn. overflow known. Evcrylrrly
-tisc'f, y working like mad strengthen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
A NEW TERROR.

Disease Follows In the Wake of Destruc-
tion by Flood.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March 3O.-Thc river
here is almost stationary, with a fall
ing tendency, and the people south of
Memphis On both sides of the flooded
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

There are some women who are reminded
chat they are superior creatures every time
a man takes of his hat TO them.-Atchison
Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Great Scott, Ephl what's the number o
your boots?" Two, sab; one foh eacl
loot, sab"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
TER FROM MEMPHIS GOING TO MARION. ARK, Is MILES INLAND.

by applying money balances TO protec- !
ton Of works. Water rising slowly
below Helena
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe, l0c
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

The ordinary schoolhoy doesn't think
and IS much healthier.-F. +. Montressor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

He-"I love YOU better than mylife." She
Considering the life YOU lead. | cannot say
that | am surprised. indianapolis Jour
nal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

We could forgive the man who knows II
all If he wouldn't insist on telling it ALL
n. Y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Opportunity makes snort calls. When one
is out IT leaves a card and moves on.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Just try a Zoe box OF Cascare's candy ca
thartlc. finest liver and bowel REGULATOR made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

ST. PAUL, Mimi. March 30. THE
waters in the Mississippi rose slightly
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
'.star Tobacco.

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. Ii j. not on.y the best. but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
Evcry Isodied Man at Helena. Ark.
at Work on the Levee.

HELENA. Ark. March 30. - Mayor
tritzon issued the following
1.-THE gravity of the flood continues,
srg-avated by the stormy weather,
which renders it necessary for every
TSdc-bodied citizen and a resident of
tssc city TO aid in preventing n break in
oar icvce. | therefore urgently request
tsrat all business houses be closed inn
rssediately and that every able-bodied
nam in the city report at once to the
persons in charge of the %levces. and
ysring with them such tools for han
ding dirt as they may be able 10 get.
Every person who can command a team
SHOULD report il TO the undersigned for
s~s-rvice in hauling dirt. Let every citi-
,s.n lend a helping hand and aid IN saw
inr the city from the threatened calam-
rsy. IN. ]. FRITzoN. Mayor
An hour after the proclamation was
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Limp and lame-lame back. ST. Jacobs
Oil cures it promptly, surely
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

The Situation Reported to he Alarming.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 30.-The
lcvce bro1c this afternoon back II
Por;shirc. Miss. The situation below
here j. reported alarming.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Doubled up and bent with pain-Lumba
60. Use St. Jacobs Oil and straighten up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

sscge, but the heavy wind and the
knowledge that the river is TO rise for
several days longer has nervcd every
man for the most desperate fight ever
-@scn in this country.
Capt- Nolty of the rescue BOAT Titan
reports another break. 1t is at Woods
Cottage landing, ~ miles above
kaowiton's. The break was 500 feet
sTide yesterday as the Titan passed
there, although. it occurred late Satur-
day afternoon.
This break will put all the country
not already inundated under water
down to Laconia. and Capt. Molly
tfsirsks there is little doubt that that
magnificent body of land will also be
dciuged.
The break in the levee at Laconia is
ss.irredy in a p~recarious condition.
Nope is strong here, bat n dcs-
Ys,rate eight is being made all along
tae line. To-day the entire front will
ts. raised from one to two feet, making
tttc tcvec from four TO five feet higher
at,sn il was when the flood commenced.
Jany p~rotfers of assistance have
ts,cn received. but Helena feels that
rstr Is able to take care of herself and
be stricken one who apply to her for
? shcis-r. More tents are due mere to-
s.&av, bat more refugees are reaching
herr from every point of the compass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

A crutch is used for sprains. Use st
Jacobs Oil instead; il cures.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

A cold-sore and stiff. All right again.
St. Jacobs Oil did it-cured.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

one term. The contest has been on the state campaign committee chairman ship. Senator Hanna wanted Major Charles F. w. Dick, secretary of the national committee. for this place. Governor Bushnell and other state offi- eers wanted Chairman Charles l.. KurtE, who has managed the past two campaigns, retained. Senator Foraker was not here. but it Is known that he supported Governor Bushnell and Chair man kurtz as strongly as possible by wire. IL has been the custom for the head of the state ticket In Ohio to name the chairman Of the executive commit tee. but Senator Hanna had the con- ventlon In hand. and he would not per feet the party organization according to precedent.
 When Mir. Hanna arrived, he held a number of conferences with both face tions. but at none of these could the contestants reach an amioahle under standing, Senator Hanna proposed to have Major Dick withdraw. and the latter consented 10 retire from the race If Chairman KurtE also would do SO. The proposition was not accepted. Governor Bushnell insisted on his right by precedent to name the executive NnAlfnnhns anu MT hufiz hAlus since luH light had been made on him. he could stand defeat, but he could not eom- promise.
 Hanns and Bushnell In Conference.
 The contendlng factions carried their claims Into the meetings of the dele- gates by congressional districts. and Mir Hanna won by more than to |, He controlled the district meetings and the convention more firmly than the St. Louis convention last year. Major Dick claims the committeeman from 1b Of the 2i congressional districts. with two dire tricts contested and four districts con- ceded to ISurtz. The Kurtz men con- eede their defeat. but claim out of tho P1 committeeman.
 The Republican state convention was called to order In the elaborately deco rated Armory shortly after { o'clock yesterday afternoon. All the b,200 seats were occupied. and standing room was in demand. As Congressman Grosvsnor, ex-Secretary Charles Foster. Governor Bushnell. Senator Hanna and the other leaders entered the hall they were given ovations.
 Hon. H. F. Grouse. chairman Of the state central committee. before anr nouncing the temporary officers of tha convention. reviewed the Republican triumphs in Ohio since 1898. and then introduced General C. H Grosvenor as the temporary chairman of the conven- ton, who delivered an address.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
THE WOOL SCHEDULE.
It Causes an AcrimonIoa. Debas. IH She
 Senate.

Senate.
 Washington, June 23.--An exciting de. bate smarked the consideration Of the wool schedule in the senate. IL deyel- oped the first open disagreement on the Republican side of the chamber and led to a warm personal exchange between Senators Carter of Montana and For aker of Ohio on one hand nnd Mir Alli- son of Iowa, In charge Of the hill, on the other. Mir. Foraker asserted that an agreement concerning rates on cer- tain wools wac being violated and that under such circumstances every aena- tor would be free to act for himself.
 Mir. Allison. with great vehemence, declared that he could not be driven by threats. Mir. Carter who had aroused the storm. erleavored to have the par agraphs IeiatinR to carpet wools go over. with a view to securing some united action. but Mir. Vest, in an lronical speech. objected to delaying the era Of prosperity and postponinK the public business while Republican sen- ators held a caucus.
 Mir. Teller of Colorado also spoke against delay and took occasion Co say he would not vote for the bill unless objectionable features were eliminated. Aside from this stormy interruption fair progress was made on the wool schedule. The duty on first class wool was agreed to at 10 cents per pound and on second class wool n cents. which is between the house and senate rates in each case. Mir, Alllson'n amendment prescribing triple duties on certain classes of third class wools was agreed to by a vote of 2s to %.
 Most of the other amendments relat- cd to the classification Of wools. On one of the amendments MT. Jones Of Arkansas spoke against the entire schedule as severely oppressive on the consumers of wooden goodr.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
The Father of the House.

Thomas Brackett Reed will be "the father of the Louse" in the Fifty-fifth congress, having served continuously for I9 years, or since his election to the Forty fifth congress in 1871. Judge Gull berson of Tc.as was elected ill 1875, and was "fathIr of the house" ill the session of the last congress, but he has given way to anC thcr Democrat, John W. Crawford. Congrc ssman Hammer of Philadelphia was elected in loil, but he was out in 1875. General Bingham of Philadelphia was elected in 1879, two years la.,I than Mir. Reed. Benton McMillin uf Tennessee was elected in 1879. Joseph Cannon of Illinois was elected in 1873, but he failed to be re. turned for the Fifty congress. Galusha A. Crow of Pennsylvania was a member of congress as long ago us 1851 and was speaker of the house in 1861. Mir. GIuw, however, was out of politics from the Thirty to the Fifty-third congress. If Mir Reed is chosen speaker again this term, he will be the first "father of the house" to be at tie same time speaker of the house. Mir Reeds rericd of service is a short cne vixen compared with that of the father Of tLe house of commons" '" the Right Hor. C. F. Villiers, Unionist member from Wolyerhampton, whose record runs back without interruption for G years. New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
General Markets.

NEW YopK, June 2e.-FLOTR-StRte and western WAS quiet, but firm; city mills patents, si.GOal.s5; winter patents, St.aaaisa; city mills clears. SiUOal.55; winter strsights. stat.i0.
 wHEAT-No. 2 red opened dull and rather bearish at last nights prices, due io the favor able crop news and hack Of speculation. but later rallied and advanced on reports of dam age by heavy rain in the sonthwesii July, 5;AA a5lair.; September. dgAa5oiac.
 RYE Steady: No western, 8' e., c. |. f., Buffalo.
 CoRN-No. 2 opened quiet and about steady, but later advanced with wheati September, uls JAsc.
 OATS No. 2 were dulli track, white, state, 2la.illsc track white. western, 2b,altsc.
 PORK-Quict; mess, Ss.sjas.'5; family, sa.sba 10.
 LARD-Firmcr; prime western steam, tl.as1s nominal.
 EUTrER-ouiet; state dairy, loalic.; state creamery, llai5c.
 CHEESE - Steady; state, large, s14asssc.; small. 7lsaSc.
 EGGS-Dull and weak; state and pennsyl- vnnia, lllpalsc.; western, luisalle.
 SrGAR-Raw. firm; fair reclining, 3c.; cen- trifugal t8 test, 3l sc. refined, steady; crushed, 5ssc. powdered. be-
 TIiapENTiNE-Stcnd at 2sR2sisc.
 MOLASSES-Quct New Orleans. ssassc.
 RICE~oui.t. domestic. A4AGc.; Japan. 41.a l1sc.
 TALLow-ouiet; city. ] l.iOsp4c.; country, 33-l6a3Ass.
 HAY = Dull; shipping. fNaSsc.; good 10 choice, s0c.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY, JUNE 24 1897.

Bulgaria was represented by Its prince and princess, and Crown Prince Danilo represented Montenegro. Prince Charles de Ligno represented Belgium. the duke of Oporto. brother of King Charles. rep resenting Portugal. and the duke of Stoutomayer representing Spain.
 Besides the above, nearly every coun- try in the world was represented. Ja- pan had the Marquis Ito there. and Chi ma had l9 Celestials of the highest rank. Mexico and the Central American re- publics were represented.
 The queen last evening entertained at dinner 90 of her most distinguished guests in the state supper room at Buckingham palace. Among those pres ent were the Prince and Princess of Wales. with all the members of the royal family, the royal guests. the en- voys of states with the rank of embas- sadors and the great officers of the household, who wore full court dress.
 Mrs. Whitelaw Reid Mrs. Nelson A. Miles and Mrs. ogden Mills were pre- scented by the queens special com- mand.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
AS SEEN BY DEPEW.
The Eminent New Yorker Gives Ills Im-
 pressions of the Jubilee.


 pressions of the Jubilee.
 London, June 23.-Dr. Chauncey NJ. Depew, who witnessed the queens iubi- lee procession as the guest of the Bars oness Burdett-Cout gives his impress sions of the great spectacle as follows:
 ''The diamond jubilee procession has passed and has left a lasting impress sion. Its preparation required 50 years. and it was over in 50 minutes. Pride, power and adoration were its charac- teristics. Pride in the imperial posi- lion of Great Britain in the world, ag exhibition of power which inspires this national exaltation and fervid loyalty in action. expression and thought for the queen.
 "As to the pageant. it was dramatic and historic. Tee lord mayor, in hls robes of office. meeting the sovereign at the city gates recalled the early sugges- tions of liberty. in the privileges won from kings by free cities. and the sher- iff, in medieval costume. escorting the monarch within his bailiwick, gave a glimpse of the origin and recognition of civil rights by the throne.
 "The monarch. escorted by princes and guarded by the military forces of the realm. both regulars and volun- teers. national and colonial. evidenced the strength and permanency of the monarchical system with this people.
 We Americans glory in our country and in its marvellous developments in hundred years and duly assert ourselves on the Fourth of July. The celebration by the Germans of the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the battle of Sedan and the founding of the German empire, which l saw, was wonderful exhibi- ton of race and national feeling.
 But the concentrated and irrepressi- ble joy and cry which preceded, ac- companied and followed the queen like a resistless torrent. surpassed anything
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
THE QUEENS JUBILEE
CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF
 VlCTORlAS ASCENSION.

Ceremonies Begun With Deyotions at St.
 Georges Chapel, Envoys Re
 ceived at Buckingham Palace - The
 Royal Procession to St. Pauls Cathedral.
 London. June 21.-Queen Victoria be- gan the celebration of her jubilee yes terday, as was befitting her entire ca reer. before the aNar of her faith, while throughout London, the United King dom and the empire. in every cathedral church or chapel of the Established Church of England were held services similar to those at St. Georges chapel. Windsor, where her majesty paid her devotions and offered solemn thanks giving.
 The announcement that the service at St. Georges chapel would be private and for the members of the royal fam fly prevented the gathering of a large crowd. The scene was most impressive and the service very simple. Her maj esty sat in the chair of state immedi- ately in front of the communion rail and just beside the brass plate the in- scription of which designates the spGt which was the temporary place of in- terment of the prince consort.
 The ladies and gentlemen who are the grand officers of the queens household entered first, followed by the military Knights of Windsor in the full costume of cooked hats and scarlet coats. The Duke of Devonshire and Lord Rosebery occupied their stalls as Knights of the Garter.
 The Dean of Windsor, wearing the in- signia of chaplain of the Order of the
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

Garter, officiated, assisted by the lord bishop of Barry and several canons.
 After the first collect a special collect was read. and instead of the usual prayer for the queen and royal family two special prayers were substituted.
 A special prayer for unity was said, and there were special psalms and gos- pels used instead of those for the day. the gospel being the sixteenth verse of the twenty-second chapter of St. Mat thew, Render, therefore, unto Caesar the things which are Caesars"
 There was no sermon. but a special hymn. written by the Right Rev. Will liam Walsham. lord bishop of Wake field, with music by Sir Arthur Sulli- van, was sung at her majesty's re- quest.
 Before the benediction a special thanksgiving was offered.
 The choir of St. Georges chapel rem dered the musical portion of the service, Sir Walter Parratt presiding at the or gan. The service lasted 40 minutes, the queen remaining seated throughout and following closely the special prayers and hymn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
A Trick That Failed.

The dishonest man is pretty sure ta overreach himself sooner or later, as in the following story, borrowed from au exchanges
 In hotel in Berlin there was night watchman who did not take kindly to the system adopted few years ago re quiring him to 20 through tho hotel at certain hours and touch set of electric buttons.
 After much thought he riggcd up an automatic arrangement on s3vcrai of the buttons SO that they would report At certain hours. Soon the button system got SO out of order that the management abolished it, and a pcdoneter was given Co tho watcbman, which would register every step he took
 All went we'll the first two nights, but on tho thfrd morning the old man was missing. On search being made, he was found sound asleep iu the engine room, and the pedometer go attached to the piston rod of the engine that with every stroke it registered a step. 1t had been travelling all night, and when taken od 1t registered 2i2 miles
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
STEWART l.. wooDFoRD.

pertains to the future of Cuba. Presi- dent Mckinley Is impressing on the new minister the importance of making a firm stand. He is to convince the Span ish statesmen that destiny is working for the separation of Cuba from Spain and that the president is powerless to avert much longer some action.
 General woodford Is instructed to impress upon the authorities at Madrid the fact that the United States is not actuated hy an unfriendly feeling to- ward Spain and that this country does not desire to take advantage of Spaln's troubles to bring about the annexation of Cuba to this country, but that unless Spain will make move toward meet ing the inevitable. toward giving Cuba self government. the United States will be compelled to take action.