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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FlFTY-FouRTH CONGRESS.



N the senate. on the 5th. Mr.. Peter (pop.
Kas , read a speech in favor Of a joint re>olu-
ton FOR the appointment % a national none
sAry COMM Sslsn. which was referred 10 the
committee on finance. memorial Was pre-
scented Tor the repair and preservation Of the
famous old frigaie Constitution a. a naval mu-
seum- A ,oiIt resolution was introduced IN
structing the president 70 demand the immedi-
ate release 81 Julio SanEuilly. condemned 70
perpetual Imprisonment In Cuba .-.-.. In the
house. by the terms u the order adopted De-
cember 49, the Loud bill TO amend the postal
laws BY excluding sample copies" and serial
novel publications from seconc-class mail mat
ter was taken up IN committee Of the whole
Is the senate on the 9th, a resolution cali
ing upon the secretary Of state for copies OF
the Correspondence IN the matter Of julio
Sanguilly. the American citizen condemned by
the spanish authorities in Cuba 10 perpetual
imprisonment IN chains. was agreed TO- SEN
ate bill to amend the act repeating the timber
culture law was passed. the May brick rcsolu-
tion. reported adversely last session. was IN
definitely postponed ..... In the house the Dill
10 amend the laws relating 70 secOnd-class
mall matter was passed NJ. SrosyenOr- on a
question % personal privilege. called attention
70 the failure 81 heads OF departments 70 fur
nish information a. TO the ope alton 81 the
civil service law called for by resolution OF
congress A resolution calling for an cxpllna-
ton q this neglect was agreed 10 without dlvl-
sion
Is the senate. on the 7th. Mr.. Mills intro
duced a bill recognizing the Independence OF
Cuba and appropriatias $1,000 for the salary
and expenses 81 a minister - the government
Of cuba. The unfinished misunderstanding The
bill 20 extend the homestead laws 70 all lands
acquired from Indian tribes-wa~ taken up
considered at a. .-th .--- In the house bll
vas passed providing FOR The appointment " !
encouragement II Alaska al q salary u -
90 per year The reua iuder % the Gay was
occupied To the discussion OF the Pacific rail-
IA Ia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15
BRYAN IN CHICAGO.
The Honored Guest OF tho Bryan
Democratic League
Celebrates Jaekson's birthday, Delivering
Ris speech After Midnig lat SO as tn hit
the RICH Date-The True Demo-
Gratis aud False Claimants.

CHICAGO, Jan. 5. William j. Bryan
was the guest of the Bryan league at
a big banquet given last night at the
fremont house in celebration OF the
ami, ersary of Andrew Jackson's
birtn. Four hundred democrats who
believe in the Chicago platform assem-
bled in the large dining hall. With
few exceptions they were residents OF
Chicago. The enthusiasm when the
name of Mr.. Bryan was mentioned was
fiattering. To IA man they arose and
waived anything available, accom-
panying the demonstration with vo-
ciferous cheers of Bryan The late
candidate of his party was fully at his
ease, and although tired from his long
travel and days work of receiving
friends, he met all expectations when
lie spoke.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE senate was not in session on the
sth. In the house the Pacific rail-
road refunding bill was further con-
sidered. and developed more interest
from a popular point of view, some
bitterly vituperative speeches being
INDUCED in. The house took recess
under the rules until o'clock D. m,
the evening session being devoted to
the consideration of private pension
bills.
SfMOS COOPER. Z negro desperate,
who had killed FIVE persons. was sur
rounded by a sheriff's posse in Sumter
county. ;. c.. or the -th. and killed.
Gov. Evans " As asked for a cannon, as
Cooper kept up fusilade with his
Winchester rifle on the posse, but a
lucky shot finally brought him down.
lie was afterwards hanged and riddied
| with bullets
| EXTENSION EXAMINER JAMES A.
JORDAN was sentenced in the United
States court 1T Grand Rapids, Mich
on the sth. for defrauding the govern
ment. The penalty imposed was that
he pay fine Of 81. 600 and return u
the department all misrepresentation
OF funds lie paid the tine and was
released
PART OF the winter quarters, al
bridgeport, Conn. of Barnum a
Baileys show was burned on the night
| OF the eth. Wild and exciting scenes
took place in the menagerie. Ele
plants, lions. tigers, bears and al
manners of fierce and strange breasts
were taken out of the buildings ~
safety.
RI. Hon. AND MosT REV. FgEDERIci
TEMPLE. D. ID, the recently appointed
arch bishop OF Canterbury and primat'
Of all England, was enthroned i'm The
cathedral at Canterbury. on the stli
in the presence Of IL bishops. 300 cler
gymen and a large gathering OF Tn
laity.
Ar the request Of Lord George Ham
i | ilton, secretary of state for India, XXI
Hon. George f. Faudel-Phillips. lor'
! | mayor OF London. has started fun'
4 for the sufferers from the famine II
; India. aud large sums are being sub
\ scribed.
81 A MISPLACED switch caused wrecl
z on the Erie railway at Orangevilie, o
q on the sth. Train No. 50 went i-to
q ditch, and ten cars we're completed
!. wrecked. A steam snow plow wa
y also demolished.
IT Is understood that the Union Pa
y ciic reorganization committee ha
e practically matured its plans for pui
2 chasing the indebtedness of the CON
8 many 10 the government in the even
Of the failure OF the funding bill.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

Delegates to the National Monetary W."
ventiOn.
MLwAUKEE, Jan. 0-Dele gates we'e
yesterday appointed by Pres'aeas
PAYNE OF the chamber of commerce W
represent the business interests Oh 'l1
Milwaukee chamber at the Nations
Monet ary convention to DO heia :"
indianapolis, January IL The oe,e
gates announced are: +. II. Maggie
burg, II. L. Palmer. Robert Hill, "a
vim L. Lewis, Patrick Cudahy'
Cottrill, Frederick Kraus ana "s'"
ington Rocker.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

AT meeting of representative news
paper men Of st. Louis, held in Odd
Fellows building and presided over
by Hon. Norman J. Colman, resolu-
tious of regret al the untimely death
of Joseph II. McCullagh late editor OF
the Globe-Democrat, and eulogistic Of
the man, were unanimously adopted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

BEroEx the end of this month an in
ternational conference in the interest
of bimetaliism will be held in London.
The Representatives. Of five govern
ments will be present The confer
ence will be informal, but those who
will meet are accredited representa-
tives of their governments. and out
Of this meeting may grow formal
conference. Senator wolcott is the
representative from this country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

LAwEkSCE WILSON, aged ii years,
one Of the eight baltimore Md boys
who were bitten by mad dog on De-
ceInber /. and who was the first of the
eight TO 20 to tine Pasteur institute in
New York city for treatment, died in
commissions on the 5th. lie was the
fourth boy to die from the effect of the
dogs bite.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

1HE Spanish newspapers in Havana
savagely attack the American repre-
sentative. Mr. Money, for violating
the laws OF war proclaimed by the
Spanish authorities, which forbid all
Investigations in the military camps
not expressly sanctioned by the com
mander-in-cnief OF the army.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

Mrs. EMMA WATSON, the
only daughter of Claus spreckeis, the
millionaire sugar king. whose recent
secrei marriage 10 MIR. Thomas Nat
son. San Francisco grain broker. Of
Tended her father and called forth "a
rebuke. with single stroke Of a pen
xelinQuished about T.. o0o. 900 which her
father had previously given her.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

The supreme court of the United
States, on the 4th- sustained the con-
stitrtionality Of the law of Missouri
which gives property owners the right
TO recover damages Of railroad cor
poratioDs for the destruction of prop
erty caused by fire communicated from
their locomotives
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

Tux traitor Zertucha is now living in
a house ON Anlmas street in Havana
surrounded BY a strong guard TO pro-
tect him from attack. as the Cubans
have sentenced him 20 death for his
treachery 10 Maceo. lie Il said To
have engaged TO act as guide 10 Cen.
Nyler on his next expedition into
Rinar del Rio
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

TnE weekly statement Of the New
York city associated banks for the
week ended on the III shows the fol-
lowing changes. Reserve, decrease.
81. O22, $50; loans, increase, S3,sO2, 800,
specie, decrease. SAL, .u', legal tenders,
increase, s6ss,sUO, deposits. increase.
"a, g41, sO0,circulation decrease ,sl 50, yOO
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

MIR NANCE, director of the works
of the Panama Canal Co, has sailed
from Colon Tor Jamaica for the pur-
pose OF engaging 5000 laborers 10
carry out the plans of the company
for an extension OF the work on the
canal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

THE official organ Of Panama. refer
ring to Peru. says the fact that Peru
Is buying large quantities of war ma
terial and importing French military
officers should place Bolivia on her
guard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

FRANK 5. BLACK. of Rensselaer, eoun-
", was inaugurated as governor OF
New York on the lst The ceremony
took place in the assembly chamber OF
the capitol and was witnessed by
large numbers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

THE johannesburg Standard an
nounces that the government has COM
pleted its bill against the British gov
eminent demanding indemnity for the
Jameson raid, aud is about To for
ward il to London. The amount Of the
Boer claim, the paper says, is under
A., 900, 600.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

The official returns of the elections
which we're held IN France. on the 3D..
for the choice Of one-third of the mem
beers Of the senate. show that % re-
pu blicans. J ; radicals, socialists and
~ reactionists were elected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

Mis-. LEASES house at Wichita. kas- 4,
was sold at sheriff's sale. on the oth.
for 5000 Ii cost about 5000 1t was
bought in by J. Marsh, the eastern
mortgagee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

IT, Russian wheat crop of lssd Is
semi-oflicially stated 10 be s.5oo,ooo
quarters below that OF 1895, and s,ccc,-
900 below that of 1894.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

The returns issued by the London
board of trade for December, 1890,
showed an increase of 46,5iO.OOO IN
imports and an increase of kl,lli,OOO
in exports during that month, a. com
pared with Decemb Der, l-95.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

FOLLOWING the example set 10y the
American navy department the Brat
ism naval authorities have decided to
use nickel steel instead of harveyized
steel for the protection of war ships
now under construction.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

THE Wyoming state general hospl-
tai at Rock Springs was burned TO the
ground on the An. The ten patients
were removed, but one, woman, died
from fright while being taken 70 the
temporary quarters; loss, $4,000 with
$4,000 insurance
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

GKs. FRANCIS A. WALKER president
pf the Massachusetts institution OF
technology. and widely known, died
in Boston on the 9th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

THE one hundrcdth anniversary OF
the establishment OF the state capital
in Albany, y. Y. was httingly cele-
brated in that city on the 9th. Eiab-
crate literary exercises occurred IN the
afternoon at Harmanus Bleecker hall.
Gov. Black presiding.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
Selling Strawberries,

severe blow at the strawberry industr,
In this city was struck today by Judge
Kimball in the Police Court when he sen
fenced Wesley Carter, David Venesiani
John Thurston, Thomas Rice, Roman Pow
ell. Joseph johnson and Richard West te
the workhouse for six days each for violat
ing the police regulations. The specific
charge. against the defendants was tha
yesterday they did then and there CRY
certain wares for the purpose of attract
ing attention to their business of selling
Strawberries"
This is the first instance. of late. thai
prosecutions have been brought agains;
street venders, and Attorney Moss made
an earnest plea In behalf of his clients
Your honor he said, these boys are try.
ing to make an honest living. They have
certainly committed no offense. II you
send them to the workhouse they will be
stamped as criminals. When released they
will have no occupation. and then your
honor will send them back to the work.
house as vagrants for not selling straw
berries"
The appeal had no effect, for the sentence
stated was imposed.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
WORKMEN's ORGANIZATIONS.
Meetings of the Building Trad.
Council and Federation of Labor

Meetings of the building Trades
Council and Federation Of Labor.
The weekly meeting last evening of the
Building Trades Council was we'll attended.
delegates from ten organizations being
present President William Silver occupied
the chair, and Mr.. ]. NJ Boyce was secre-
tary.
The joint committee, which was appointed
to see Captain Randall In the interest of
union painters, reported that their request
had been granted and submitted a resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted, that
Capt. e. s. Randall having recognized the
Just claims of the Brotherhood of Painters
for employment, and having accorded them
1,,, 1ne trade privileges which they deserve, the
Building Trades Council therefore regard
Capt. E. 8. Randall as friendly disposed
toward union labor. and recommend him to
the patronage Of our friends"
A communication was read from Mr. J.
Hart Britain. manager of the Columbia
Bicycle Company, which is erecting a plant
at 14th and H streets northwest, relative to
the employment Of union labor on the work
as requested by the Building Trades coun-
ell. stating that I'VE have nothing to do
with the employment Of labor in the con-
struction of the building. The contract
was given to very reliable firm, Messrs.
Emmert & Heisley. and they have exclu-
sive charge Of the labor employed thereon" e"
The matter was referred for further con-
sideration to the Carpenters Union
1t was reported that non-union carpenters
are employed in the erection of a stable on
the property of the Consumers Brewing
Company. and a special committee was ap-
pointed to investigate the matter. and IL
they find the report to be true to bring the
subject before the board of directors at the
earliest practicable moment.
Much other business Of an important ma
ture was attended to. but as they are not
yet in such shape as to divulge to the pub
nc they will not be given out until after a
future meeting OF the council.
The local Federation of Labor at its meet
ing last evening and with representatives OF
eighteen organizations present, decided to
recommend to the joint committee on the
part OF the federation and District assem-
bly, on the Rea monument that the name of
Mrs. Rea be also placed on the monument
now being erected to the memory of E. ].
Rea by the Knights Of Labor of the Dis
trict. The committee will meet Sunday
next to consider the matter.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
PROPER FOOD
And Not Drugs. The Common Sepse
Way.

The failure Of ninety mine men land women, TO
DO what They want, make morcy earn n home ar
i"f'"he, make nam" for themselves, or attain
whatever goal they aim at. Is due 20 imrnper
ln ing
Unnatural food and drink gradually undermine
the stomach and the nervous system, and some
where In the body tie trouhle shows xb,,b ar.g.
VIII not hal. IL may be dyspepsia consultation
h''rt 'r"ube. kidney complaint lung trouble. or
IL may show In had blcod. tumors piles u.ak
eyes, i"s Of hearing and head troubles all these
and many rnore caused ty stomach and ,,ry,,.
dieorder and They cannot exist when ,toms,b and
nerves work pruperiv
Let us seek by natural living 10 be well and
happy. Abuses of the body cannot ,.e b.It.d NV
medicines unless the abus-s stop and N his IL
""e the person VIII get we'll quicker without
ngs. In nine cnsss cut Of ten
one Of the greatest eau,es Of dis.a.e n, ,5o
present day Is found In spme things litiir sus-
pecfed
'onee Ia one Of this polished villain.
''"i"e wonder day after day what In IN. world
makes me feel So knowing that ia. ~ feeling.
Slowly fdd up. until a sure dsy 81 r,ek,stn.
"'n"s In the shape ~ spell of zIckpe.s en-
fefsive to Isckst and always a s-pnsl.cru,,. ta,.h
Gown thc bin In NOR. ways than one. Vet they
w" seen 70 IND where the trVuli. lis until
'.ey quit coffee and tea and go onto a t.lain die;
'"~a"is are learning thee facts and Il uas
=" heip such as IND IL aboat In rs,.s III. 10 90,
~fsea r"arfy q tweiremonih to produce Postum
'eea'. beverage with the cnlor rnngcpry and
P"Iuant nnvor Of ccffe~. hut composed of the ,nrc
ki""' OF thr heid fwl-at, &~.D. II onn be- us.d
irsiy 10y adults and children ms A. ~ si,,IJ, ,h.
1u'ct~ OF The CEREALS and Is perfect fopi,lrtnk
"niie IN taste and appearance IL Is coffee
IL rs scientifically pncTarcd by the Postum Cereal
'"-' Lam, Of Battle Greek Mich, and ia r,,t
MS Strong and acrfd as very strong nDd low grade
'"nee' bnt ranks In favor and color with IN, fine
nero" grades OF the high priced Mocha and lava
anh erehms to the clear golden brown ~ greatly
i'Aed 10y connoisseurs. few DAYS use makes ,,nc
very fofd "f the delicious. nourishinr Gun Of pos
tuin' ahd the old ill-feelipgs OF body rrpdu,llv
u'saifesr. Why IL is asked. Your chemis, win
teii you that IL is clearly shown l,y annlvsis
'hat the same Poisonous aikaloids csist In ,ofr.c
"s III morphine whiskey, tobacco and sfry.,nin.
anu the daily doses directly attack stomach heart
i"er and nerves These facts make pl.tn ,h.
r'asoh Tor 50 many serious attacks ON Tho bo.l,
rom hitherto unsuspected quarter lis IN.
khite In the dark TINT kills. but science has
thrown light on this subject and one can no,y
nave the satisfaction least of knowing ul,,
II is that hurts
1here Is but one genuine original Postum Cereal
ooHee' with multitude OF limitations offered ss
Just good
Evening star., 1897-05-05
Gathering of Crap shooters.

There was a grand convention Sunday
last on the commons in the vicinity Of 18th
street southeast. near the jail end work.
house.. ofstne national body of the amalga,
mated order OF crap shooters. Policeman
Stewart got wind Of the gathering and
piloted asraid. the result being the presence
in the Police Court today Of nearly two.
score alleged tossers of the bones.
A large amount of testimony was intro.
duced, and q great deal Of time consumed
at the hearing. the result being that only
two Of the prisoners-Michael Cox and
William Marshall-were positively identified
as participating In the gathering on the
commons. They were sent to the work.
house for sixty days each. The others were
dismissed.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
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The Crowds increase,

The big Monday rush that welcomed in this sale of the
tire stock OF New York furniture dealer only index of
what was to The crowds increased Tuesdayand
to have only begun to
But why not The bargains really record breakers
We're giving for money than before
in history To is to buy.
We want everybody in Washington profit in way by
this SALE The the merrer The buyers-the
friends make-for there isn't any who wouldn't
come again where their interest is SO we'll looked after
More bargains in addition to Yesterdays list
Evening star., 1897-05-05

II your complaint y want Of Appetite. IN half
yi.s gi.9 Of ANGO0IURA Bfff1ae4 half IN heg
nefore dinner. Beware Of countesfs1fs. Al fbf
The eenalne article, manufactued b. Dr, ], q. ii
Evening star., 1897-05-05

' Come while the assortment is at its best.
Come today.
4 tive are the Washington agents for the
Standard Fashion Co.'S Patterns. These
are now IN by the most stylish modistes
1 everywhere. Tncy more accurate. less
intricate and less expensive than other pat
, terms. Fashion Sheet free Of charge
full Of all the newest styles-awaits you.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
wfII rsleA.

The will OF the late Sarah Jane Arnold
dated January Is. 1883, and naming Franz
A. Spencer a. executor. was if1ed today
The estate " given to the husband Of The
testatrix, Samuel q. Arr old. for hfe. A,
kis death. after several minor bequests arr
satisfied. 1t 10 to be equally divided be.
tween Eliza 8. Arnold and Mary s. Spencer
children Of the testatrix; whose sister
Susan c. Fitch. b appointed trustee of IN
eaid nrst-named daughter.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
Lansburgh & Bro.
Black is Not Always Black.

4 You want to bear that in
4 mind. 1t is not wise to buy
7 cheap Black Goods, because
): they don't wear, they are sure
to dlsappoint you. Our Blacks
I are Fast Blacksmith wear. We
= guarantee them to you. A spe-
I cial lot came our way this week
4 on which we can save you much
4 money: We bought them under
4 the price. We will share our
' good luck with you. These are
J true Blacks, and worth in each
instance from Ioc. to eoc a
! yard more than We will sell
them for.
Evening star., 1897-05-05

Il matters little what It b that You want
--Whether. Q sitnatton or q servant-1
"want" I'd. In The Star VIM rsach ~
porooa who can 1D yeur NEED.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
ORDINANCE NO. 1,943.

An ordinance to authorize the mayor
and city clerk to issue warrants TO Charles
Lane for sidewalks constructed in 1897.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City Of Topeka:
Section 1. That the mayor and c.tv clerk
of the city of Topeka be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
issue to Charles Lane, warrants Of the
city of two Topeka in the sum of two
thousand and uinety-seTen dollars
(s2, ,097 OO) for the construction of sidewalks
by said Charles Lane, under his contract
therefor dated June - 1887. the war
rants to be payable according to the
terms Of said contract
Section 9 This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after it's
publication in the official paper of the
city of Topeka.
Passed the council December 9Th, 1897.
Approved December 18th. 1897.
(SeaD c. 4. FELLOWS. Mayor.
Attest: S. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07

Bills-It is so late that I am almost
efraid to ask the landlady for breakfast
Mills-keep your nerve. None but the
brave deserves the fare.-Cornel Widow