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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
Trencherous Cape Cod.

Nobody knows how many vessels
have been wrecked on Cape Cod since
the bleak December day when the May
flower rounded Race Point and sought
shelter in what is now the harbor Of
Provincetown. The number is very
great, however, and the loss of life on
this most dangerous part Of the whole
New England coast has been something
appalling. A list, pdmitted to be in
complete. of the wrecks since 1879 shows
that 151 vessels, including three steam
ers, have zone to pieces on the pitiless
sands of the cape and had not the waves
always FASTENED to remove the evidences
Of their work the shore all the way from
Chatham, at the elbow Of Massachu-
sets arm, to the crook of her bent
hand would be piled high with the ribs
and planking of shattered vessels. A
large proportion Of the cape's victims
are coasting schooners, with only an oc-
casional bark or brig. These dis
asters, therefore, rarely attract much at
tention. but they are tragical hone the
less, and almost every storm adds to the
number of dreadful stories which the
lighthouse-keepers and members Of
the life-saving service have to tell
N. Y. Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

The Particular Pride at Chief Constructs
Hichborn--She IL AN Exceedingly Pr-tt,
Vessel. and H. Designed ~ Take the Pizo<
Of Cruisers as a Naval Police Boat
Novel Arrangement of Her Engines AND
Boilers.
WASHINGTON. May la.-The gunboat
Nashville. which vas to have gone out
on her maiden trial trip. IL the weather
had proved favorable, over the Long
Island sound course. Is an exceedingly
pretty vessel. Yet with "a handsome
appearance that the sailor loves SO well,
the gunboat combines so many other
qualities hat she is the particular
pride of Chief Constructor Hichborn.
under whose plans she was built.
The boat is unlike anything else
in our navy, and is designed to supply
a need that has been very much felt OF
late years. IN that she will make a most
effective naval police boat, that can be
maintained in active service for a small
portion of the cost of operating one Of
the larger cruisers, which have been
the of the navy department
for all sorts of small but important
commissions. such as maintaining q
patrol against filibusters, looking
after pelagic s~ealers. running up shall
low rivers in the orient. and generally
carrying the American flag into ports
where ii is necessary To make a show
for the advancement of our commercial
interests and the safety of our citizens
living abroad. The Nashville was built
10y the Newport News o~hip-Build.
ing Co., at a cost of $780,
600, which makes her one of
the cheapest ships ever con-
structed for our navy. considering her
qualities and uses. She is the only one
of the three %gunboats just built by that
company for the government to carry
sail, being rugged as a fore-and-aft
schooner. The most novel feature of
construction is found in the
ment of her engines and boilers. These
are so designed that the ship will be
equally economical at high or low
speed, whether running at eight or Is
knots an hour. This is accomplished
by quadruple expansion engines on her
win screws.
At low speed the low pressure cylin-
ders are cut out. and steam is used from
the boilers only in the triple-expansion
engine. At high speed the engines are
quadrupled, and steam is supplied di-
rectly to the high pressure cylinders
from four boilers, while the other two
turn their steam at lower pressure into
the intermediate cylinders.
The Nashville is a vessel ot 1871 tons
displacement. go feet long by 80 feet
5 inches beam and drawing only III
feet of water. The contract calls for a
speed of IA knots per hour, but she is
expected to make at least a knot more
than this, and provision is made for the
payment of a bonus of $4,000 per knot
in excess. She carries an unusually
powerful battery for a vessel of her
class.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
WILL NOT INTERFERE.
rheComplaInts Against the Soldiers Home
at Roseburg, Ore.

WASHINGTON, May Is. Complaint
has pee filed at the pension bureau
against the soldiers home at Roseburg,
Ore, alleging that it is violating Sec
ton 4745 of the Revised Statutes, maxi
ing il a misdemeanor for anyone pledg.
ing, or receiving as a pledge, the mort
gage, sale, assignment or transfer of
any right. claim or interest in any PEN
sion certificate, or to hold it as
security for any debit or promise. Some
inmates of the home called attention
to the matter. and it was taken up by
several grand army posts. one of
which. at Roseburg, has made formal
complaint.
The bureau has made an investiga-
ton and ~exonerated the management
Of the home. There are legal author
tiles both ways, and a decision con-
strung strictly the statute cited
would, it is stated, be not only
unjust, but lead to serious conse-
quences. The evidence shows that the
home directors have required all PEN
sioners to surrender their pensions to
the treasurer of the home. -Four dol
lars a month is then allowed each per-
son for personal expenses, and the re.
mainder is paid to dependent relatives
or, if there are none. the money is
accumulated for the benefit of the
pcnsioner. This practice is substan-
italy similar to that in operation at 81
other soldiers homes. The pension
bureau takes the position that it is not
espedient to intervene in the case, as
the act of March 3, 1898, by implication,
sanctions the requirement. which has
been in force in most of the states in
the homes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
FEMININE PERSONALITIES

OF the 12 bridesmaids who attended
Queen Victoria on the day of her mar
riage only three now survive.
The queen Of Greece il an accom-
plished yachtswoman, holds a masters
certificate. and Is honorary admiral in
the Russian navy.
Mrs. St. John. wife of the ex-governor
of Kansas. has been appointed one of the
board Of regents of the state agricul-
tural college.
Frau Materra, the great Wagner
singer, has determined to devote her
self hereafter to training pupils for the
operate stage, especially for Wag-
merriam roles.
Lady Henry Somerset has sent q
woman physician and two nurses TO at
tend to the medical wants of the women
among tho Armenian refugees in Bul.
garia.
The young czarina of Russia has just
granted "a sun OF l00. 900 rubles toward
the erection of residential quarters for
the students of the st. Petersburg med.
ical institute for m
The first club for women in Germany
was opened in Berlin in January. Its
membership will embrace all women
doing literary, artistic. scientific ard
social work, without distinction OF rank,
business, or party. The club is formed
on American lines.
Pittsburgh woman has invented the
new profession of breaking in shoes
She first performed the service for q
wealthy friend who wears the same size
of shoe. and now the increase in her
business has nccessitated her employ.
ing young wolLen to break in shoes Of
different sizes.
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HUMOROUS.

"A Woman's Question. --"Tillie
Brown had n dreadful bad fall from her
wheel Monday" WAS she dressod for
h?"-Chieago Plain Dealer.
Feminine E,asron.-"Julia, you said
you weren't going TO wear any more
dead birds on your hats" II know; but
this redbird died a natural DEATH
Chicago Record.
-Hesidcnt-"Think Of commencing
business, Ell? Seems to me you are
rather young for n family physician"
Young Doctor-"Yes, but-er-I shall
only doctor children at first."-Tit-B Bits.
-She-"They say that the ones who
really appreciate the actors arr those in
the top gallery" He-'I shouldn't won
der. You see, they are high enough to
see over the hats."-Yonkers Statesman.
-"You remember Eorrows?" do
II" swell. he came in to-day, and paid
me ten dollars he owed me. and | hardly
knew him." swell. l don't wonder.
That's not at all like him."-Yonkers
Statesman.
-Appropriate.-"You don't bring the
chickens out prominently in your pic
ture of farm life" said Rooster. UNI!
No" replied The artist; I've just made
them lay Observation-Disclosures North
American.
-Secondhand.-Mrs. ricabrac-"Oh,
mercy, Bridget, how could you have
broken that precious vase! 1t was 400
years old" Bridget (calmly)-"Oh, II
it was an ould thing like that, yez al
take it out av me next weeks wages."-
T>rufh
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
THE BREAK AT BATON ROUGE
Will submcrge one of the Richest sugas
Districts on the Mississippi River.

NEW ORLEANS, May lathe break
which occurred at Baton Rouge at four
O'Clock this morning under the Burton
Lumber Co.'S dry kiln is widening and
deepening rapidly and it is probable
the building will be washed away.
Mr.. Spellman. president of the Pont
chartrain levee district, telegraphs
at l:3o p. m. that. he sees no hope OF
closing the break.
Trains On the Mississippi Valley
railroad will be suspended until ar.
engagements a be made ~ transfer
passengers around the break by river.
The water from this crevasse will
cover one of the richest sugar districts
on the Mississippi river, including por
tions of East Baton Rouge, Ascension
and Ibervillc and st. James parishes
and find its way into the Gulf Of Mex
leo through Bayou Manchac and Lake.,
Nauripas and Pontchartrain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

The forerunner Of a train of evils, which
lethargy of the kidneys. Not only is Bright's
disease. diabetes. gravel, OF some other dan
gerous integral disease of the organs them
selves to be apprehcnded, but dropsica
difiusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traceable to the non-remova
from the blood by the kidneys of certain i'm
p%urities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de
purates the blood, renders the kidneys &C
tive and prevents their disease.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
sTRAweoARD y


CLEVELAND, o., May 14.-rhc straw
board manufacturers Of the United
States held a secret meeting at the Hol-
lenden Wednesday and, according 20
report, formed n trust to control the
products of the country. though no
definite information could be obtained.
Representatives Of firms in Cincinnati,
Covington and ~Binghamton, N. ",
were present. The manufacturers say
there will DO No immediate change in
pricos.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
A NICE BERTH.

Capt. Slice to be United States military AZ
tache ut Toxic.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Mr. Buck, oi
Georgia, newly-appointed minister &c
Japan, called at the war department,
and secured from Secretary Alger q
promise that Capt. Edmund Size, of the
Fifth infantry, o stationed al
Fort Mcpherson, near Atlanta, should
be detailed rs United States military
attache at the United States legatior
at Toxic, Japan. The order was made
out later in the day. This was the pos
formerly held by Lieut. 0'Britn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
q VDlucky.

Sympathetic Lady-So your husband
was killed?
Mrs. Rooney-Shurc. an he was, mum,
ind IL was from the 18th floor he fell.
IAN unlucky number for him."
ut was that; but I'm thinking II
would have been just MS uplucky for
him, poor man, II he had fell from thu
eGth.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
DAUGHTER BURNED TO DEATH


MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo-, May IA
While burning leaves, a few miles
north OF this city, the daughter of j.
7. Walker, a w%ell-to-do farmer. was
burned to death, her clothing becom.
ing ignited from the bonfire. Walker
was SO badly burned in attempting to
save her life that both his hands will
have TO be amputated.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Very few shooters load shot gun shells
now that factory loaded shells can be
bought so cheap. 1t ia cheaper and easier
10 buy than to load shot shells, and there is
no question that the machine loaded are
better than the hand loaded. The shells
loaded by the Winchester Repeating Arms
Co, New Haven, Ct, are the standard OF
the world for reliability, uniformity and
strong shooting qualities. They are used by
all the best shots in preference to any others.
Winchester loaded shells can be bought of
all dealers in all gauges and loads. Results
show them to be the best on the market.
Send for a large illustrated catalogue free.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Fnnces-Yes, he is pursuing liters
sure.
Gertrude-Indeed! And is he very
successful?
mo. 1t is still n long way ahead Of
him."-Cleveland Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

AT what age does a man really begin
70 feel the weight Of years."
"Usually on his 21st birthdays and
Il takes the sensation at least four o.
I'VE years 70 wear off."--Cincinnau En-
quircr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
Cures painful, swollen, smarCing feet and in
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. Greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
feel easy. Is a certain cure for sweat
ing, ~callous, hot, tired, aching feet. Try il
to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, lie Roy, N. ".
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Love, when true, faithful and well-fxed
Is %cminently the sanctifying element OF
human hfe.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Not TO be provoked is best; but. if movoa
never correct till the fume is spent ~,
every stroke our fury strikes is sure 10 ~.
ourselves at last.-N. Y. Weekly. az
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

just try a l0c box OF Cascarets candy c..
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator MAJ
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Bed is a bundle Of paradoxes; we 20 to II
with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret,
IN. Y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

1t is said we pay the most for what !;
given us.-N. y. Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

When a rich mans boys don't succeed
people always enjoy it.-Washington Dem.
ocrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Saving does not make nearly everybody
rich.-Washington Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Any ache, from toothache to backacbe
st, Jacobs Oil will cure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Do brides put a piece of their wedding
cake under. their pillow to dream on?-
Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Some mems only virtue is that they % 4.
bed e~arly.-Washington Democrat.
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1t may come last, but st. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. 1t ought to be first.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Slipped and fell; bad sprain. Neve
mind. st. Jacobs Oil will cure it.
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Some men need a good ROASTING. br, !,
are such good fighters that no one w,ll .h;ey
1t to them.-Atchison Globe. VIII give
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripc, l0c
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you contemplate a pleasure trip ~.
principal resorts in the west. Tber'. me
numerous points on the line Of the az.
Pacific, and it 10 a pleasure TO read lion
ii you cannot visit them. a'out.
Send six cents in stamps and GET .
Of Western Resort Book" Address FeoPy
ddomax, G. z 4 I. A. Union Pacific system
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose a day. The cure is sure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Not all the great bl.f.ers are poker play.
ers.-Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Al you chew tobacco for pleasur. ~.
Star. 1t u not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

When a man gets beat in a game Of cards
he always tells how he is out Of practice
Washington Democrat.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-21

THE DR.. CHASE COMPANY,
1912 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-21
The PRESIDENT AT TRoA


He Grcets the Veterans of the Army
or the Potomac.
Troy, Aug. 21.-The city was gaily
decorated yesterday in honor of the
2Sth reunion of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac, and the occa-
sion was honored by the presence Of
President Mckinley, who was accom-
panied by Secretary Alger. The presi-
dent was enthusiastically greeted ev-
erywhere, especially when he visited a
great collar factory employing 1000
hands.
The parade in honor Of the president
and the Army Of the Potomac was one
of the largest ever seen in Troy. Near
1000 guardsmen were in line and about
1000 survivors of the late war The
three National Guard companies Of
Troy acted as escort to the presidential
party and Governor Frank S. Black
and staff
The only active part that the presi-
dent took in the proceedings of the
reunion was visit to the Ninth corps.
of which he is a member. The corps
gave him an ovation and finally elected
him honorary president. The president
in a few words accepted the honor,
signed his name to the register and
left the room with the corps badge
upon his breast. He stated that he
was a sergeant in the Twenty-third
Ohio regiment, Of the Ninth corps,
under command of Rutherford b.
Hayes.
In Tie evening the president attend
ed the nublic netting OF the Army of
tl,4 tprtgu,og I'm Music Hall The place
was jllmyd to suffocatlon, and the
president received a great ovation.
General Alger was not with him, hav-
ing left on a special train at 4:SO
O'Clock for New York to attend to
special business for the president. The
speakers were Governor Black Mayor
Ealloy ard Ngior c. A. Woodruff
Presidcat Ac>iney did not speak.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-21
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

One of the Klondlke gold hunters
went crazy when he found it.
Three children arrived at New York
from Europe tagged as freight.
The government Of Peru has ordered
it's postage stamps to be made in this
country.
Reports received by the agricultural
department show that both the wheat
and rye crops Of Europe are short.
William c. Whitney has just made
extensive purchases of land adjoin-
Ing his already large estate near Lenox,
Mass,
1t is rumored that several members
Of the Spanish cabinet viii resign when
the queen regent and the court return
from San Sebastian.
Fourteen pirates boarded the italian
bark Fiducia off Cape Baba, ransack-
ed her, ana carried off her captain,
bOatswain and a seaman
At San Francisco last night Solly
smith defeated Johnny Griffin, Of Bos-
ton, IN reyen rounds. Griffin was un-
sunBelaus for several minutes,
with great pomp and circumstance,
.he Duke Of York and Lord Frederick
Roberts were yesterday installed as
Knights Of 81, Patrick at Dublin castle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-21
MINISTER WooDFoRD's MISSION
To Notify Spain That Our Government
Mny Intervene I'm Cuba

May Intervene In Cuba.
washington, Aug. 21.-Oficials of the
STATE department were very reticent
when asked concerning a report in cir
culation that definite instructions have
been given all our foreign ambassadors
and ministers to European countries
to sound and ascertain the attitude Of
European governments in case the
United States should intervene in Cuba.
While general denials were made by
some of them others intimated that
the United States was ready to assume
the position taken by President Grant
in 1874, as shown by the instructions Of
Secretary Fish to Minister Cushing. AL
though. it never appears that these in
structions were carried out, and there
is no knowledge of what Spain would
have done in the premises, it is possible
that Minister Woodford will have diff
ferent report to make.
Minister Woodford's instructions are
to intimate to Spain that the United
States will intervene unless the sit
uation in Cuba speedily improves. This,
in effect, was the instructions given
Mr.. Gushing by Mr.. Fish, and it is un-
derstood that the attitude of the Unit
eu oldleS Is dllllOSl luGnlltdl Win lue
position taken during General Grants
administration. Then, as now, the
good offices of the United States had
been rendered to Spain to bring about
settlement of the war. But" said
Secretary Fish, "the well intend prof
fers of the United States were unwise-
ly rejected by Spain"
The secretary reviewed the situa-
ton, which presents many similar
phases to that which exists now Pres
ident Grant, said the secretary, regard
ed independence as the only certain
and necessary solution of the Cuban
question. The attitude of the present
administration is said to be on the
same lines, and it is said Minister
Woodford will make it clear to the
Spanish authorities that our interests
will make intervention by the United
States imperative unless something is
done speedily by Spain to improve the
present situation, disastrous as it is
to all our interests.
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WHAT TO DO.

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THAT there are as good fish in the
sea as ever were caught isan ancient
maxim OF undisputed good repute
1t finds verifcation in many cases.
A conspicuous illustration Of this is
found in the case Of Maceo the first
principal and successful leader Of the
revolution. When he was murdered
and died the gravest apprehensions
for the future prevailed in regard to
the struggle. But apprehensions in
that direction were speedily banished.
One after another, and in quick sue
eession, successors of ability arose,
until to-day the leaders Of the reyolu-
tion are claimed to be not only the
equals but the superiors Of Maceo,
thus demonstrating still further that
no single man is absolutely indispen-
sable to the success of such cause as
that for which the Cubans are now
battling.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-21

until more favorable season There
cannot be single question as TO the
fact that those who venture into that
inhospitable region at this time Of
year, however well equipped, will
have ninety-nine chances out Of a
hundred against their achieving sue
cess. if indeed they are ever per
mitted to return. They take their
lives i'm their own hands, and venture
not only into a region naturally and
fearfully inhospitable in winter, but
amongst class of men whose law
lessness has been time and again de
monstrated i'm the most unquestion-
able manner. Not to thus caution
all intended Klondike gold hunters
would, we feel, be an objectionable
dereliction of iournalisticduty