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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FiFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

IN the senate. on the 18th. an order was
made for the consideration OF the immigration
bill on January II next AZ 3 y. m......In the
house the only public business done was the
reporting OF the legislative. executive and
Judicial appropriation bill. consideration OF
which was agreed upon for the IAN
IN the senate. on the iith. no business was
transacted. the senate adJourning Immediately,
upon motion Of senator Hoar. out Of respect TO
President Mckinley, whose mothers funeral
WIS ia progress at Cation. In the house,
soon after the opening OF the session. the
legislative. judiciary and executive approprla-
ton bill was taken up in committee OF the
whole. but without disposing OF the matter the
house adjourned In respect 10 the president ;
bereavement.
IN the senate. on the 18th, much time was
consumed in debate upon the bill 10 prohibit
pelagic sealing by American. which was passed
by vote OF 81 TO H. a resolution directing the
secretary OF war TO supply relief 10 the suffer-
Ing miners in the klondike region was amended
and recommitted. A bill providing for the APP
polntment OF a director OF the census and 80
assistants was discussed ... In the house the
day was spent in the consideration OF the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appropriation
BILL but the civil service question furnished the
chief topic of discussion.
IN the senate. on the 10Th. resolution d.
recting the secretary OF war To send supplies to
Americans and other sufferers in the hlondike
providing for a recess OF congress from Decem-
Der Is to January was adopted. In the
house q bill appropriating slsa.Ovo for the re-
lief OF people now in the Yukon was passed, as
was the bin 10 prohibit pelagic sealing by
American citizens.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
Colored Man in the Post ONCE.

Fl. WAYNE, Ind. Dec. 13.-Ever since
the organization of the state the peo-
pie of Northeastern Indiana have
steadily opposed the advent of the Ne
gro as resident and many counties,
notably Adams. Steuben and De Kalb.
have not colored vote and others not
of the war but one family was allowed
to reside in this city, but after the
emancipation proclamation they drift
ed in here one by one until now Ft
Wayne polls l25 colored votes. There
is now great indignation among the
race haters because Postmaster Page
has dared to appoint William H.
Smith. colored man, TO position,
giving him charge of the canceling
machine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the senate, on the 18th. a spirited
debate took place on the question OF
taxation OF alcohol used in the fine
arts and of beer. Under special Or
der 1873 private pension bills were
passed. House bill for the relief OF
the miners in the Klondilxe regions
was taken up and senate bill substi-
tuted therefor and conference
ordered. The senate adjourned out OF
respect to the memory Developments
ative Holman. OF Indiana. Ia the
house, consideration Of the Legislative,
executive aud judicial appropriations
bill was resumed in committee on the
whole. The bill for the relief of the
| miners in the upper Yukon was sent
| to conference. Some other business
of minor importance was transacted,
and the house adjourned at 4:5J p. IN.
OK the 18th the New York board of
railroad commissioners handed down a
report of its investigation into the
causes of the accident ON the New
York Central railroad at Garrison in
October last arriving at the conclu-
sion that the train was wrecked, either
by derailment, which destroyed the
embankmcnt or that the embanlsmen mt
itself gave way :and threw the train
into the river.
MIS- LARS ANDERSON and husband
returned from their honeymoon trip
20 the orient. and will stop ia San
Francisco a short time before going 10
their Boston home. Mrs. Anderson,
who is not yet 81 years old, Is heiresi
to fortune Of $40 COO 900.
The French chamber Of deputies. on
the nth. in spite Of the objections OF
Nj. Turrel. the minister OF public
works, adopted a proposal fixing upon
ten hours as days work for railroad
employes- This is 10 be followed by
ten hours of rest
FAILURES throughout the United
States during the week ended Decem.
Der IL. as reported by X. q. Dan 4 Co,
were 800. against 3s7 for the corre-
isponding week last year. For Canada
the failures were -. against Al last
year.
The president, on the 18th. sent in.
among Others. the nomination of VIM.
w Thomas, Jr.. OF Maine. to be envoy
Extraordinary and minister pleuipo.
tcntiary of the United States to Sweden
and Norway.
The famous French model Lucie
lIngerland had her beauty destroyed.
on the nth, by vitriol thrown at her
by another model named Juiduiceli liz
a Il ~ jealousy.
Tux electric light plant OF Port lIu.
ron, Mich. was burned Ga the 18th;
loss, 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
SERIOUSLY ILL.
Four Times Has Ex-Deputy Treasurer
FAIRS Trial Been Baked.

BUTLER. Ind, Dec. l3.-Four differ
ent times ex-Deputy Treasurer Perry
Fair has been brought up in court for
trial on the charge of forgery in coun-
ty orders and each time his trial has
been postponed. At the last trial the
jury had been selected and just as
they were To be sworn in Mrs. Smith.
the most prominent witness for the
prosecution, to whom il is claimed Fair
sold the forged paper. was taken sud-
denly and seriously i'll, and the jury
had to be discharged and the trial post
poned. Meanwhile Fairs health is
failing and many think he will not
live TO be tried.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

EI.wooD, Ind, Dec, 1.-THE fatten-
crs employed in the window glass fac
tory refuse to work any longer under
the Burns scale, and demand the fat
teners' scale. This being refused. they
walked out. There is difference of
from four to six per cent. between the
two scales. Since the withdrawal of
the fatteners from the National asSo-
citation all the fatteners have Joined
their own organization and want the
manufacturers to sign their scale.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
CAGES FINANCIAL PLAN.
Bin Formulated by the Secretary
of the Treasury.
IL Was Presented to aud Explained by the
Secretary Before the Hous. Com
m,ttee ON Banking and
Currency.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. Secretary
Gage appeared before the committee
on banking and currency Of the house
OF representatives To present IA bill en-
bodying his views for "A review Of the
currency. To explain and urge its pro
visions. aud To meet any objections
raised by the committee. The secretary
was accompanied by Judge O'Connell,
solicitor of the treasury. Copies Of the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
INDIANA STATE NEWS.
pePuTYS ADVENTURE.
a Polite stranger aud the Oncers Prison
err Rob Him aud Make Their Escape.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dee. ii.-Iaylor
Meek, deputy sheriff OF Decatur coun-
ty, came To the city Friday afternoon
with John Goodpasture, boy of IL,
whom he was taking TO the reform
school at Plaintield. He had three
hours TO wait for train. and while
wandering about town fell in with a
pleasant stranger. who in the course
of time, suggested that they drive To
the reform school IA miles west.
Meek agreed. and the three started
in a buggy. When they got a few
miles out the stranger and prisoner
turned upon Mech, cholSed him and
beat him, robbed him of his watch and
$40 in money, threw him out of the
buggy and drove off Meek walked
back to the city in badly distigured
condition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

WAsHIN3ToS. Dec. la-At the treas
ury department yesterday it WAS said
that the redemption of the Pacific rail-
road currency skies would be made by
checks sent out from the department
on the gath. 1t was expected that
these checks would be Offset by de-
posts by the Union Pacific reorganiss-
ton committee, SO that no disturbance
of the money market would result from
the large operations involved. The
checks will 60 through the New York
clearinghouse.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
Hog Cholera In Henry County.

New CASTLE. Ind. Dec. IL Hog
cholera is prevailing in several com
munities in this county and the farm
ers think they have discovered the
source of the spread and how it is be-
ing transmitted. For several weeks
drovers from an adjoining county have
been driving over the county, picking
up the dead hogs, which they haul
away To be converted into soap or
something of the kind. 1t is alleged
that the germs of the disease are thus
scattered broadcast
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
Ex-soldicr. Denouace CiviI Service.

TERRE HATE, Ind. Dec. 14-Dele-
gates from e. a. r. posts of the county
met here aad organized a county bat
talon. George w. Miller, of this city,
was elected commander. While hold
ing the meeting set of resolutions
were offered and adopted by a practi-
oally unanimous vote condesnning the
present method of enforcing civil ser.
vice laws The resolutions are to he
forwarded to Congressman Faris.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

ACCORDING to dispatch from Shang-
hal, on the 18th. the Germans are ex-
tending the area of occupation at kiao-
Chau and already control 400 square
miles. They have arranged German
administration and are already collect
ing duties. The tsung-li-yamen, says
the dispa tch, has appointed = prince
to negotiate a settlement with the Ger
mans.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. IL. The police
are convinced that Patrick Murphy, OF
Temescal, who was assassinted on
Wednesday. was killed by Frederick
Uhl, a maniac. who. Thursday night
attempted to kilt Edward kearney aud
Constable Gus Koch. The lunatic 10
now at large.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

BRowNsTowN, Ind, December IA
Noble Burge brought suit against his
father-in-law. Fred Altemeyer. for
wages. After being out about one half
hour the jury returned verdict. Civ
ing the defendant a Judgment of 70
cents against the plaintiff. Burge has
also filed suit against his father.i n law
for $1,000 for alternating his wife's af.
fcctiona
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

Ii has been ascertained that the re-
cent great fire in the Cripplegate dis
trict of London originated in stack of
clothing in the show room Of Walter Il
Brown. mantle manufacturers, and
that it was not accidental
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

DuNKIRK. Ind. Dec. l4.-Mr. James
Matthews. contractor for the Punch
lumber works, received telegram
from Manager George Beatty, of Pitts
burgh, Pa, to build another battery
for Lehrs. also another tank which
will equal go pots. Work in this facto-
ry will commence in January with
over 500 men.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
Weyler Branded m EmbeyxIer

HAVANA. Dec 1.-THE Diario de 10
Marina publishes letter accusing
Gen. Weyler Of having embezzIed s.d.-
900 from fund which was started in
Havana for the relief of the families
of a number Of soldiers who persisted
as the result II railroad accident
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

OPERATIONS were resumed in two
windowgla Ass factories at Pittsburgh,
Pa. on the 18th, on the anufactur
ers' terms. and Others will start up. it
is said, as soon as authorized To do SO
by the American Glass Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

The omnibus bill for the payment o 4
an immense number of claims reported
by the court Of claims. under what are
known as the Bowman and Tucker
acts, was favorably reported TO tue
house. on the 14th. by Mr.. Gibson, of
Tennessee. from the committee on war
claims. The bill appropriates an ag-
gregate sum OF ST., 359.053.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
AN extraordinary number y

Extraordinary number Of the Mad
rid Gazette. i.ssued O.. the 10th, pub
lished d,.spatches received from Man
lila capital Of the Philippine islands.
xaying that the insurgent chief Aguil-
aldo had ordered all his followers to
submit. and that he and the entire in
surgent government will be allowed to
go to Hong Kong.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

LEWIS GEORGE CLARK, SO years old,
the original George Harris, OF Harriet
Beecher Stoves famous novel. Uncle
Toms cabin died in Lexington, Ky,
on the 10th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

Mrs. JANET CARLYLE BESsING, sister
of Thomas Carlyle, the author, and the
last mem Der of the family, died on the
18th. at the residence of her son-in-law
in Toronto. Ont. aged SIS years
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

HUNTINGTON. Ind, Dec. 14-Somc
excitement has been created here Mon
day by the finding of gold in creek a
short distance west Of the city. About
two gallons of dirt was brought in and
panned out by an old miner. who found
in it large number of small pieces of
gold. Arrangements are being made
to make a thorough search of ths
neighborhood of the creek.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

Gov. Jones has commissioned Mss
Emma Wilmington. OF Hot Springs,
as an honorary colonel in the Arkan-
sas reserve militia. This Is the first
appointment of the kind ever made in
the state aud the second in the south.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

ONE Of the most interesting items in
the agricultural appropriation bill
pending before the present congress is
provision for $40, 900 for an agricult-
ural experiment station in Alaska.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

FUNERAL services over the remains
Of the late Gardiner u. Hubbard took
place In Washing ton, on the 18th. from
the Church OF the Covenant, Rev. 4. ).
Hamlin officiating. There was large
attendance of friends, including mem
bers of the geographic and scientific
societies, besides many persons well
known in the social aud official life OF
the capital.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

On the 10th Gov. Black of New York
issued requisition papers on the gov
ernor of Missouri for the extradition
of Albert ). Warner, under arrest at
Kansas City, on the charge Of kidnap-
irn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

THE Paris Figaro says the govern
melt has received news of the safety
of the French expedition under Maj.
Marchand, which, it had been re-
ported, was massacred near Bahrel-
Ghaszel while on its way to the Nile.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

GEEEScAsTLE, Ind, Dec. I'D. w.
II. Hickman, vice chancellor of De
Paw, and in whose care are the
finances of the institution, arrived
home after successful trip in the in
terests of the univ ersity. The friends
Of the university are raising what is
10 DC known as sustaining fupd."
This sum il in ended to be used to help
sustain the university in full tea1hing
force until the DE Paw estate is d.
vided and other endowment funds be-
come available
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

GEs.SR WILLIAM LocKHARr, the Brit
ish chief in India. decid-
ed. on the 18th, to send a column of
troops to reopen the Khyber pass.
marching up from Jamrud. Then
from Ali Musjid the column will de-
scend into the Bazaar valley and pun
ish the tribesmen in that district,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

ApvIcEs from Rio Janeiro state
that. owing to the generally unsettled
conditions prevailing there, the decree
OF martial law has been extended for
an indefinite time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

III was semi-officially announced in
Rome, on the 18th. that the Italian
government had never thought of send
ing iron.clads to Hayti. 1t was fur
Their explained that the negotiations
regarding the small differences be-
tween Italy and Hayti were following
the ordinary course.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
&. DOA>E. Publisher.
JASPER

The date for the next national en-
campment OF the q. A. X. has been
fixed for the week beginning septcm-
Der, at Cincinnati.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

POSTMASTER GENERAL GARY has
amended regulations SO as TO require
that, after April next, bonds supplied
by letter carriers for the faithful per-
fornance of their duties shall, in all
cases. be supplied by surety companies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
BEFORE a large meeting in Saliva

BEFORE a large meeting in Salvation
A,mv eadquarters in Chicago. ON the
,o., c., nder and Mrs. Booth
re-. ,,,i,,.. their colonization
plan. subscriptions TO the mount Oh
$40, 900 were received before the close
of the meeting
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

Mrs. JENNIE JUNE CRoLEy was APP
pointed, on the 18th, an inspector Of
public schools by Mayor Strong of
New York for the term of FIVE years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

PORTLAND, Ind. Dec. l4.--Orla Gray.
whose horne is at Pennville, was acci-
dentally killed in the oil fields at Man.
nington, W. Va. Monday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24
Scarlet Fever Quarantine.

HAGERsTowN, Ind, Dec. 11.-Scarlet
fever appeared here several weeks ago
in mild form, but recent develop.
ments are very severe and dangerous
Strict quarantine is established.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

HENRY PRoBAsco. who has been in
retirement from business for more
than 30 years and living in one OF the
most elegant and costly homes in the
suburbs OF Cincinnati, assigned, on the
18th, to Seth G. Foster. The asse Is
are put at $500, 900 and liabilities at
500, OJl 1t was he who, in 1871. gave
TO the city OF Cincinnati the beautiful
bronze fountain on Fifth street, be-
tween Wins and Walnut.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

Tin will Of Charles Fleisch man, Of
Cincinnati. was probayed on the 18th.
1t is dated january 7. 1897. The char
liable bequssts are -, 900 each to the
Associated Charities aud Hebrew Re-
lief union; $1,000 TO the Jewish home
81 900 each TO the Catholic Orphan
asy inm, Protestant Orphan asy ium aud
Jewish hospital. The residue Of the
estate, valued at $4,000. 900, IL divided
equally between the widow and three
children.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-24

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY GAGE
secretary's bill were handed to mem.
beers of the committee and we're scanned
with great interest After being in
troduced to the various gentlemen OF
committee, Mr.. Gage began his state
ment. speaking in an easy conversa-
tional manner, and following notes.
lie said in opening: The objects
have in mind in the series of provis-
ions offered by me are four in number.
First-To commit tn e country more
thoroughly to the gold standard; re-
move. so far as possi BILE doubts and
fears on that point, and thus strength
EN- the credit OF the United States both
at home and abroad.
Second-To strengthen the treasury
In relation TO its demand liabilities, in
which are included greenbaclxs. treas
ury notes, and the incidental obligation
to maintain on parity, through inter.
changeability with gold. SO far as NAV
be necessary. the present large volume
OF silver certificates and silver dollars.
Third-ro do this in such a way as
not To contract the volume of circula-
ton in the hands of the people.
Fourth-To take an initial step to-
ward system of bank-note issues
without the conditional deposit of pub
lie bonds as security therefor. IL we
prosper as people the revenue of the
government ought to be somewhat in
advance of its expenditures. and the
public debt of the United States
gradually reduced, and finally ex-
tinguished.
Looking at the question widely. from
my best point of knowledge and expe-
rience, feel that il these could be Sc
cured the condition of the government
in its relation to the currency would
be much safer and stronger than now,
and that through the operation Of ma
tional bank note currency the CONNER
cial and industrial interests of the
United States would be greatly advan-
tagged"
After this initia' .,ntsmant the sec
retary's bill. was read la detail and dis,>
sussed section by section
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Stated meeting Ivy Leaf chapter No
IS. o. z. S.. Tuesday evening. Angus
3rd.
Regular meeting ". r. c.. No. 40. or
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 At Garfield
hall
ular session Monday evening, Aug. 2, al
Garfield hall
Stated communica ton Wichita lodge
No 80. A. F. and A. NJ, Monday evening
August 2. Work in second. Visiting
brethren welcome.
The members of Harmony council, 90
F. A. A, will find the secretary at H. A.
Bakers music store, 153 North Main, on
Monday, Aug. 2. all day.
The ladies' Of the Pocahontas degree
will give an ice cream social at Red
Mems hall on Wednesday evening. Aug,
L. All members and friends are cordially
invited.
The directors Of the Wichita Musical
club will meet for business at the rooms
Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 10 a. m. All men,
bers should try to be present Mrs. j.
L. Dyer, president
The managers Of the Wichita hospital
vii hold their regular business meeting
Wednesday morning, August 4, at s
o clock. at the hospital. A good attend
snce is requested.
There will be an ice cream social Civ
en- on Wednesday evening on the lawn
of Mrs. Amelia Wiegand, 321 South To-
peka avenue, by the young people Of the
Reformed church. There will be music
and other entertainment for those VINO
desire TO attend.
Rev. Mrs. P. NJ. Folsom, materializing
and test medium, from Springfield, Mo,
viii give an inspiration lecture follow
ed by tests at the Spiritualist Temple,
213 South Water street. Sunday, August
|, at o'clock p. m. Public cordially in
vited. Admission free.
Next Tuesday evening the extensive
grounds and spacious piazzas Of the
Hettinger residence, 625 North Lawrence
avenue, will be the scene of a beautiful
and interesting display. Music, lovely
costumes, sociability and bright attrac-
ions Rebecca's well, with two of the
most beautiful girls in Kansas to look
after IL will be one of the great attrac-
ions. An orchestra will discourse SWEEP
music. There will be Wit, fun and hi
arity for all fortunate enough TO be pres
mt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
SAMOA Is IN rHE RIGHT PLACE
HALLWAY Point Between the Nicaragua
Canal and Australia

Washington. July 3l.-There Is reason
tooelieve that the Mckinley administra-
ton viii NJ: pursue ne policy urged by
Mr.. Cleveland in the mater % tae abaE-
d0nment OF the rights OF this govern
me1t in Samoa
In discussing The Samoan question 4
few days ago before ais departure ,or
Lake Caampiain. ne president said tire
annexation q Hawaii b. the United
States and ne proposed construction o.
the Nicaragua canal under Ire control
o. this government had placed a value
or Samoa which the country could b. az
ford 20 lose. Is location Is sacb ,ast /:
is direct : os,wea1 AUSTRALIA and Near
aqua and lis value - a way STATEN Tor
vessels VIII be grea- For .heSa rea-
sons Prssiden, Mckinley vii 10. al
temps to carry cut ire P5.icy favored By
ne Cleveland aGninist, alton - he zbrcs-
Sat.5n % ne treaty bstWeeH Great Brit
ain. Germany and the United Sta.ss-