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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-17
MONEY ORDER BUSHES SIS.
An En- couraging Indication OF the Prevail
Ing yolamo 81 Business.

New York, Dec. 9.-In the mail bags
which went out on the st. Paul yester-
day were 5000 foreign money orders,
amounting to E2i, 554. These orders
are for Christmas presents, and most
OF them 90 to Norway and Sweden.
This is the first large batch of for
eign money orders that has gone out
this year. The first orders each year
go to Norway and Sweden. About a
week later those in tended for German
friends are sent, and after them go the
orders sent to Great Britain and Ire
land. The money order certificates TO
France come last presents being sent
for new year, according to the custom
there.
The money order business in the
New York post office this year is about
double that of the last holiday season.
There were 10000 money orders han
died Tuesday as against 10000 on the
corresponding day last year. OF these,
1000 were domestic orders, amounting
to $50, IA The money order depart.
ment OF the New York post Office
shows generally an average increase OF
1000 orders day for the past six
months over the corresponding period
last year
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0apan Does Not Propose tn Recall Her
Protest Against the Annexation of HS-
wsii-Whiie Maintaining AmicAbie keis-
tions with the United States She win
stand Firmly for Her Treaty Rights
Against Hawaii
OMAHA. Neb., Dee. 9.-Toru Hosht.
Japanese minister To the United States
passed through Omaha last evening en-
route TO Washingt ton, accompanied by
his private secretary. In an interview
with representative OF the press, Mr.
Hoshi admitted that the object of his
mission To Japan was to ascertain the
views of his government on the pro-
posed annexation OF Hawaii and To
procure instructions from the mikado
relative 10 the course he was expected
TO pursue in case the treaty shall be
ratified by congress.
THE impression has gone out to the
American press said Mr.. Hoshi, that
we propose to recall the protest en-
tered by japan against the acquisition
OF the Sandwich islands by the United
States government. This is mislead.
ing and untrue. Japan has always
main tanned amicab BILE relations with
Tue L u4l"u NldNcs. anu IL ID lOt Jul
purpose now To take any steps that
would lead To a breach of mutual good
will; but AT the same time Japan will
stand firmly in the maintenance of its
rights and privileges acquired under
treaty with the Hawaiian government
II the United States government de-
cides to annex Hawaii, we hope TO be
able To enforce our demands for in
demnity for the violation of treaty
rights in the expulsion OF Japanese im.
migrants from the island and their ex-
clusion from the rights acquired under
our treaty"
Concerning President McKinley's
message, especially as referring to the
relations of Japan and the United
States in connection with the proposed
annexation of Hawaii. Mr.. Hoshi de-
clined to express any views beyond re.
iterating what he stated at the outset,
that there would be no disposition on
the part of Japan to resist the ac
QUESTION of Hawaii by the United
States. but that he hoped to be able,
through diplomatic negotiations, &c
bring about peaceful solution of the
matters in controversy.
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OURRANT'S LAST HOPE.
IL 10 DlspeiIed by tho Action of the su
preme Court.

~ 10 Dspeleu by the action OF the su
preme Court.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-Late yester-
day afternoon the supreme court dis
PEELED the last hope of w. II. 4. Dur
rant, the murderer OF Blanche Lamon,
and Minnie Williams, by disposing in
IA summary manner of his two appeals.
In a written opinion, from the pen OF
Chief Justice Beatty, which is con-
Cured in by all but one of his ascot
utes, the court affir the Judgment
of Judge Bahers. in remanding the
prisoner to San Quentin until
the date set for his execution.
but reverses the sentencing of
Durrant TO be hanged on November
II and remands the case to the superior
court with instructions TO proceed ac.
cording to law As the remittur was
ordered issued forth with. and the court
holds thatexecution can only be stayed
now by the issuance of certificate of
probable cause, it only remains to re-
sentence the condemned murderer,
which win probably done to-day.
Justice Garoutte alone dissented
from this opinion. maintaining that
Durrants appeals should have been dis
missed, as the time required by law for
their perfection had been allowed to
lapse.
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FIVE PERSONS KILLED.
a Mother and Four Children Foully
Murdered
Ouring the Absence OF the Fs tner-Aveng-
era On the Trail of the Murderer. As
sisted by Trained Bioodhounds-
Lynching win Follow Capture.

WEssoN. Miss. Dec. i0.-One of the
most atrocious murders on record in
the south was committed Wednesday
night in Simpson county, this state,
20 miles from here. Brown Smith. q
farmer aud son Of ex-Re presen tative
Edward Smith. left his family at his
home in the country to go to town for
shopping purposes. thinking of no
possible danger for them Yesterday
incoming when he returned he found
his wife and five children weltering in
their blood and apparently all dead.
An alarm was raised immedi lately
and the entire neighborhood turned
out to hunt for the perpetrator of the
foul and bloody crime.
There being no telegraphic connec-
tions details of the murder came in
slowly, but it is reported this evening
that one Of the little girls, supposed
this morning To have been dead, has
revived enough To tell what she knew
of the occurrences She said that she
knows the man who. committed the
deed, that it was a negro and described
him.
A posse is now on the track of the
murderer, and there is great probable
ity that he will be apprehended. and
there can be but little doubt OF him
meeting speedy justice when caught.
without waiting for the formaity of a
court
1t is learned that Mrs. Smith and
the other four children are dead.
Sheriffs McNair of Lincoln and Thomp-
son of Copiah counties have gone to
the scene OF the murder. each with
pack of trained bloodhounds.
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UNREQUITED LOVE.
An Italians Strange Manifestation of Re
venged.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10. Antonio
Tucci. an Italian, yesterday shot and
probably fatally wounded G.. Tompono
because of the rejection of his affec-
lions by Tompono's i9-year-old
daughter Theresa. He followed this
up by setting fire to the clothing of
Tompono's little son. Michael, and
when an attempt was made to arrest
him he successfully held squad of POI
licemen and firemen at bay until he
had twice fired his revolver at them
and slightly wounded Policeman
Simpson aud citizen named Sacchar-
rino Finally, driven into a corner,
he set fire TO his room and, until Sc.
curely handcuffed. defended himself
with large knife.
Tucci is about 45 years old. He lived
with Tompono and for long time has
shown affection for Theresa Wednes-
day he pleaded for her love and was re-
jected. Yesterday afternoon Tompono
was working in the yard when Tucci
opened fire upon him. Tompono is in
a very critical condition, but his 500
was only slightly burned.
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Praise for Americnn scientists.

a leading British scientific journal in
abiding to the last report Of the
Smithsonian institution. says: MAR
row. indeed. in intellectual range and
sympathy must be the mind that can
find nothing of interest between the
sober covers Of a Smithsonian report.
From every branch Of modern science
and from not few departments of sys-
tematized research not generally rec
ognized as strictly scientific, articles by
the abest pens are reproduced. and we
have thus in convenient form COM
pendulum of the very latest results Of
specialized work. The word 'indis-
pensable.' which so often occurs in
the cant of modern criticism. Is par
ticularly applicable to these volumes, for
IL is rarely that work on a scientific
subject issues from the press-whether
1t deals with ant communities, deep sea
soundngs or the latest explanation
Of the Marian canals.--which does not
bristle with asterisks referring tho
reader to the Smithsonian reports.
Chemistry and physiology are especial
ly beholden to the institutions. the first
authorities on these subjects being put
under contribution" and there is much
more OF similar tenor.-Chicag
Chronicle.
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HUMOROUS.

They say that the Italian count
she married turned out to la All organ
gri Under well. at any rate, he had
handle To his name Brooklyn Life.
-Class in Natural Ilistory.-"Namc
two animals noted especially for their
ferocity." 1.-TWO eats tied acrost .
clo'es line, ma am."-Ehicago Tribune.
A Simple Progrnmme.-1he Mis-
sionary-"My friend. what would you
do il You expected the end Of the world
In ten days?" The Tramp-"Wait for
it."-Puck.
30 YOU think there will be any
poets In the next world ?" asked the as
sistant editor "Where else do you sup
pose they've all gone to?" exclaimed
the editor.-Yonkers Statesman.
allow old are you?" was asked of a
little English girl who is visiting In
Allegheny. II am six" And how old
Is vour cousin? ?" He is six. too, but
he has been so longer than l." The boy
was few months the older.-Pitts-
burgh hronicle-Telegraph.
The Enthusiastically game OF golf
consists in getting the balls over the
course with the smallest possible num-
Der OF strokes. You can understand
thnt?" Friend-"Of course. The play
ers naturally desire to get through with
II ms soon rs possible. Puck.
-"This baby" said the fond father rs
he turned for another lap around the
room. lis going 10 be great actress one
of these days" "What makes you think
SOP" inquired his wife. Just look at
the way she can shed real tears and
bring an audience TO its feet Wash.
inrytOn Star
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CITIZEN SOLDiERY.
Interstate National Guard Association Or
ganized.

ST. Lorus, Dec. 9.--As the result OF
the meeting of adjutant generals of II
states in this city, Tuesday, the Inter
state National Guard association has
been formed, with the following Off
GERS: President Adjt. Gen. NJ. Is. Bell.
Missouri; first vice-president, Adjt.-
Gen. III. A. Axlinc, Ohio; second vice.
president Adjt. Gen. T.. ii. Bar
ry, Nebraska; third vice-president,
Brig. Gen. Charles Sykes, Tennes-
see; secretary-treasurer, Col. Joseph
A. Corby. st. Joseph, Mo- A constitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted. A res
olution was adopted instructing the
executive committee to strive for an
appropriation Of 81, 600. 900 annually for
the support of the national guard by
congress, instead of $500, 900, as at
present. The resolution also declares
that all other projects be abandoned
until this 10 secured.
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The Works Of Antiquity.

The moderns may boast Of their ex-
traordinary achievements and discov-
cries. but what are they compared with
the works Of the ancients? The largest
Of the pyramids is 4sf feet high. and its
base covers 10 acres. The 206 layers
are composed Of stone 30 feet long. One
hundred thousand men were employed
In its erection. a small part OF the
pyramids is occupied by chambers and
passages, and the rest is solid masonry.
The Labyrinth Of Egypt contains 5000
chambers and 10 halls. In literature
and art. also, they far surpass us. Their
works serve ms our models, and though
centuries have elapsed. they stand un-
equaled-the admiration OF the world.
--Detrot Free Press.
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TALKED TOO PLAINLY.
n Travelling Evangelist Threatened by an
Angry Mob.

FLORENCE. Kas., Dec. Travelling
Evangelist +. l.. Martin was on Thurs.
day, given hours to leave town. and for
time it looked as though no would
be tarred and feathered At pre-
vious meeting the preacher lad slam
dered many of the town officials. prom
inent men, and had attacked the school
children.
An Indignation meeting, called dur
ing the day. rebuked his utterances
and requested him to leave town.
Martin became defiant aud held his
usual revival meeting in the evening
"A crowd of men gathered outside to
await his exit, but Martin defeated
them by holding an all-night prayer
meeting, 20 or 80 Of his adherents re-
anaining with him. lie still held the
fort yesterday, but may be roughly
treated.
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CONVERSE BY WRESTLING.
Remarkable Language in Use by the
Shepherds Of Tenertne.

SheDueF0n Oh
Few, probably very few. have ever
heard of the "whistling language" Of
TenerifYe, though this curious method
of speech-if. indeed. it can be so de-
scribed-is at least several centuries
old. The ''whistling language" is used
by the shepherd folk of Teneriffe and
Gomera, and the first recorded notice
of 1t was made by French traveller as
far back as 1855. Since then stray wan
derers have called the worlds atten-
ton. at long intervals, to the "lan-
guage" Some years ago. while roaming
through the mountain ranges OF Tene-
rife. il fell to the writer's lot to hear
the shepherds thus conversing. BY
placing two or three fingers in the
mouth they contrived to make the
whistle carry to distance of three
miles or thereabouts. The lonely hills
seem silent and deserted. when sudden
ly out Of the far distance comes long
drawn and very shrill whistle-the sum-
mons to conversation. In reply sim
liar call strikes piercingly on the ear
from the opposite direction. The whis-
tiers are widely separated and perhaps
are having some difficulty with their
flocks At any rate. If you listen you
will soon hear them in the thick of n
lengthy conversation" though the
speakers" are three miles or more
apart.
Logeard, the well-known French
savant. has conclusively proved that the
whistling is in Spanish. Easy words
are taken and the sounds initiated by
the whistlers. Long practice and
heredity have naturally given the shep-
herds extraordinary skill. and their vo-
cabulary is now quite long one. while
In addition they have regular code of
graduated notes, which convey tele-
graphically what they cannot salts
factorily reproduce in the ordinary
manner.
The writer heard three parties OF
shepherds exchange their hopes and
fears regarding the weather by this
means. On another occasion he heard
an invitation TO n dance sent in the
"whistling language" across stretch
of country exceeding four miles in
length. The young boys and even the
girls are adopts at the Language" and
the very sheep appear to understand
whistled commands at considerable
distance. In fact the whistling lam
guage. dating as il does from before
1855. makes one wonder whether the
telephone is such n modern marvel after
all.-London Mail.
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with Local Applications. as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh IL a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
20 cure il you must take internal remedies:
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. II was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. Ii is com.
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
~ on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY 4 co, Props. Toledo, 0.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.


LONDON. Dec. io.-The Athens cor.
respondent of the Daily Chronicle says
that on Monday last two soldiers in
the imperial service at the Yildiz
kiosk, the palace of the sultan, made
an attempt on the life of the Sultan.
This was frustrated by the attendanta
OF the sultan. The sultan had the men
tortured in the hope OF extracting the
names OF the instigators, but both sue
cumbed without revealing any thing in
eliminating others
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AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAY.
SPANS Million Dollar Floating Dock sunk
In Havana uarbor.


HAVANA, Dec. 10.-The famous float
ing dock. built in England at great ex-
pense, aud brought here really for use
in the event of war with the United
States, floats no longer. Monday it
began to disappear gradually and
slowly, and is now beneath the wa
ters of the bay. Its disappearance
has caused much confusion in the
naval departure and amusement
elsewhere. The Spanish engineers, to
conceal their ignorance OF the causes
of the mishap, charged fraud against
the English builders Of the ponderous
aff'ir. Others seem TO think il was
scuttled by Cuban conspirators. Two
hundred men are at work trying to
raise 1t, but thus far have accomplished
nothing. The building and transport
tation OF the dock cost the Spanish gov
ernment 81, 900. 600.
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The COURT WILL DECIDE.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 9.-The
Tolleston club, Of Chicago, has taken
TO the supreme court Of the United
States, on a writ OF error, the case OF
John Cough against the club. which
was reversed by the supreme court.
The controversy is over the ownership
of lot Of marsh land in Lake county,
Indiana, which was surveyed and sold
by the United States government ia
1870. The Tolleston club claims title
through this sale.
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PITTsBURGH. Pa, Dec. 9.-The execu.
ton Of the negro, Philip Hill, has been
postponed indefinitely. Failing to hear
favorably from Gov. Hastings upon the
application of Hills mother for a
respite, his attorneys took out writ
Of error to the supreme court. which
scted as supersedeas.
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TATTOO MARKS.
IndcIiibie Give-Away Marks On the Per
son of = Female Crook.

NEW YORK. Dec. o.-Wm. j. Graham
and Nellie Thomas, both about 30
years of age, were arrested here yes.
terday afternoon at the request of the
chief Of police Of Toledo, O., who
charges them with having stolen S425
from VIM. Ravens, Of that city, on
September 80 last.
AT police headquarters the woman
stoutly denied her identity. An ex-
amin alton Of the woman was made by
the matron, and the tattoo marks Nell
to John" we're disclosed on her right
arm and the design Of heart on her
breast These correspond to the dc.
scriptions telegraphed from Toledo.
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Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t gives rest
and comfort, prevents that smarting SEN
sation and keeps your feet from perspirng.
Aliens Foot Ease makes cold feet warm.
After your feet perspire they usually feel
cold at this season. Ask your druggist or
shoe dealer to-day for 25c box of Aliens
Foot-Ease and use 1t at once. Sample sent
Free. Address Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-17

When the Declaration Of independence as
serted mans right to this. it enunciated an
immortal truth. The bilious sufferer is on
the road to happiness when he begins TO take
Hostetters Stomach ljitters, the most eifi.
cacious regulator OF the liver in existence
Equally reliant is it in chills and fever con.
stipatlon, dyspepsia. rheumatism, kidney
trouble and nervousness. Use it regularly,
and not at odd intervals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-17

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate ston,-
ach receives it without distress. and but
few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost
over as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. ID cts. and % cts. per pack
age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
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Evangelist Martin attempted to hold
another meeting last night, but the
demonstration of the townspeople be-
came SO threatening that the preacher
discreetly withdrew. A crowd OF
nbout 100 citizens escorted him to the
railway station and kept back those
who would have harmed him.
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A Man Of His Word.

fully welded wife," asked the minister. or
words to that effect. The young man. Who
had eloped by tandem 20 miles over dirt
road with the object of his heart desire.
looked ut the perspiring, dusty, red faced.
limp haired object that stood alongside him.
set his teeth firmly, clenched his hands and
answered, in the voice of a martyr: Il do"
indianapolis Journal.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.-Supt. Kreta
OF the Philadelphia mint has notified
AZ employees of the mint that their
services will not be required after De-
cember Is. The men dismissed are en-
ployed in the coming, refining and
melting department.
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who can travel around the country in
private cars.
Second Traveer-Yes; they have lots Of
comfort.
Just think of being able TO stop the car
long enough to get a square meal at rail
way restaurant Puck.
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One of the many private secretaries at the
national capital is still new to his honors.
One day newspaper woman, full of husl-
ness, burst into the office Of this sccretary's
chief. The great man was out. Can YOU
tell me when he will be in" she asked.
Really" drawled the clerk, II haven't an
idea" .'Well. said the newspaper woman,
as she turned to go. Il must say you look
it. w ashington Post
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His Misfortune.

"Yes," he said, II am up to my neck in
fault"
Your misfortunes"
"Yes. You see, have a faculty for max
ing such an excellent impression upon peo-
pie that they still persist in trusting me. =
Chicago Post.
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komp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles, 50 cents
and 81 90. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
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Wilton-Do you agree with David that all
men are larsg
Wilby-How can tell? just think of the
number of men that i never saw.-Boston
Transcript.
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Tho Committee on Rules.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--Thc committee
on rules Of the house, of which Speaker
Reed Is chairman, will get together
during the holidays 20 consider
such changes in the house rules a.
experience has shown TO be desirable.
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A Mans Idea.-"Do you believe it is true
that George Washington never told liey''
81 don't know. But If he didn't, Martha
must have been an ideal wife. ''-Clevelani
eader
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Infnn file Wisdom.

Mamma, dess you'll have to turn the
hose on me-
why dear?'
rausc | dot my 'tockinss on wrong side
out. "-Chicago Tribune
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Young Mr.. Fitts-The idea of establish
ing Chinese chair at Cambridge
Mrs. Fitts-Well, why not? Some Of those
bamboo chairs are just lovely indianapolis
Journal.
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Plankington-I understand that you had
70 60 to law about that property that was
LETT YOU. Have YOU a smart lawyer
Bloomfield-No bet | have. He owns
the property now.-Boston Traveller.
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Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this Is necessary Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price IS and SOC.