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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
NO PROPOSALS FROM GREECE
Looking to Compromise with the Powcrs
Received.

LONDON, March Elm tire house OF
commons yesterday Mr.. G. n. Curzon,
under foreign secretary. in reply TO a
question by Sir Charles Dixie. said the
government had not received any pro
posals from Greece looking to a COM
promise with the Powers beyond what
was contained in Greecc's supplements
ary note. which had already been made
known to the house. 1t seemed, how
ever, that the Greek minister at Paris
had made verbal communications to
NJ. Hanotaux. the French minister OF
foreign affairs, but none such had been
made to the government of Great
Britain.
In reply to a question by Mr.. John
G. =. McNeal, anti-Parncllite. Mr. Cur
zon said that Turkey was not taking
any part in the blockade of Cretan
ports and that Turkish merchant yes
sells in entering the ports of Crete
would be subject to the same restric
tons as were imposed upon vessels o.
other nations
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
Release OF z. ,. Casanas. an Americas
Citizen. In Cuba.

HAVANA. March t-F. j. Casanas.
an American. who was arrested on
February - at Sagua. on what charge
has never been divulged, was released
yesterday.
The case OF Casanas formed part OF
the correspondence between Consul
General Lee and the state departmc Al
which was sent to the senate on March
|. Gen. Lee said in a dispatch in con.
hection with this case: Proceeding
great outrage. Similar cases here
and elsewhere on the island. Redress
cannot be obtained here
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
Reached the High Water Mark and All Sc

LITTLE Rock. Ark, March 24.-The
Mississippi river at Arkansas City. this
state. reached the highwater mark OF
1898 to-day. The levee stands five feet
above the water in splendid condition.
President Balfour OF the Tensas Basin
levee district to-day deposited $4,000
in bank at that place to be used in pro
tecting Desha and Chicot counties
leyeeS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

THE DRAFTS OF TREATIES
Between the south African Republic and
tie Orange Free state.

LONDON. March pa dispatch from
Pretoria says that drafts of treaties be-
tween the south African Republic and
the Orange Free State. which have
been concluded at Bloomfontein, the
Orange Free State capital, are pub
kshed in the Pretoria papers. The
treaties. which must be ratified by the
vollxsraads of both republics. gives the
burgesses OF each state the franchise
OF either republic and binds each 70.
public 10 support the other
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

ST. LorIs. March 24.-The rivers to
The north and west are rising rapidly.
No serious damage has been done thus
far. but the water is approaching the
danger line in many places. Farmers
along the banks of the Illinois. Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi are prepar-
ing To move their families, stock and
household effects.
The dyke at Pekin. Ill. is threatened
with destruction. Alton. Ill. reports
serious situation. owing to the rush
Of water from the Illinois and the back
water from the Missouri. The danger
line at quincy, Ill. IS at II feet. The
river is up IL feet and rising.
The outlook is grave along these up
per rivers. and the danger to southern
points is increased greatly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

Bold aud Successful dash 10y Cuban In
surgent.-A Isrg. Amount pf Plumber
secured Captains Gutierrez and Roias.
Famous spanish Guerilla Leaders. Killed
Awful Report From sancti spiritus.
New YORK, March 2t.-A special
cable dispatch To the Sun from Havana
says:
The town OF Cano, near Havana. has
been attacked 10y the insurgents and
captured after "A hot engagement with
the garrison. The insurgents rzinsacked
many stores and supplied themselves
with a large stock of arms. ammuni-
ton, clothing. medicines and money.
After three hours in the town they
again retired To the country.
One of the stores ransacked belonged
TO a Cuban named Gomez, who is a rich
grocer and strong partisan of the
Spaniards The insurgents punished
him by taking away all the cash they
found i'm his store over $1,000 in gold
and al the mcrchaniisc worth 81 900
more. Stripping the man, they obliged
him 10 set out barefooted for Havana.
Near the same place the famous Span
ish guerillas OF LeMadia Luna were sur
i IOutlNlGu ny lut kthANs VIM NAAA''
all the Cubans. most of them colored
men from Havana who belonged to il.
Z Capt. Gutierrez. leader of the guerillas,
was also killed. The men of the Nadia
Luna were noted for their cruelty to
women. children and in general TO nom
combatants. Those among them who
were whites of Spanish birth were re-
I leased after promising that they would
never again take up arms against the
republic Of Cuba.
From Puerto Principe comes the
news that another leader of Spanish
guerilla corps, the famous Capt. Rojas,
was killed in recent engagement with
the revolutionists. He was marching
n few days ago with his men at the
head OF the column of Gen. Jimenez
Castellanos. when the latter attempted
to capture the Cuban government ut
san Jerinomo. Rojas was recognized
by the first Cubans who met the coll
umn, surrounded 10y them. and cut to
pieces with as OF his followers.
An awful report comes from Sancti
Spiritus. which. II confirmed, will make
one of the darkest pages in the history
of the Cuban war. The tuhans affirm
that Sonora Josefa Canizares. mother
of the secretary Of the interior in the
Cuban government. Santiago Garcia,
Canizares was tortured by the span
iards and burned 10 death. The span
ish official report Of the affairs Is that
her death was purely accidental. Sc
nora Canizares having been burned
while lighting a lamp which fell OF
her dress
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
Amer lean sailors Render Homage" to =
Foreign potentnte.

RcNE. March % A hundred sailors
from the United States steamship san
Francisco arrived here yesterday and
attended the pope's mass. The rector
OF the American college accompanied
them. When s..ass was over the pope
addressed the sailors. assuring them
that he sincerely appreciated their
homage. lie concluded by bcstowing
upon them the pontifcalblessing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

The report that the Inauguration OF new
sleeping car line from Chicago TO Washing
ton, 10y way OF Cincinnati and Indianapolis
part of plan OF the Receivers to abfogate
the lease OF the Central Ono Railroad Is un-
true. The lease of the Central ONO Is to
run for 80 years yet, and the road j. TOO ,alu-
able as a part of the Is. q o. system TO la
disposed Of The financial trouLlcs, which
are now in the courts, will DE settled salts
taotorlly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
A Victim Of the Flood.

sioUA CITY. Ia. March 2i.-While en-
deavoring TO escape through the water
which surrounded her house. Mrs.
Belle Maxsey. residing on farm on
the Big Sioux. between here and WeSs-
field. fell from boat and was drowned
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
Mnrc Enconrarlnr Nrw..

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 24.-The Hood
situation to-day j. more encouraging.
Good news continues to pour in. ana at
this writing it looks a. if the worst
was over Rescue steamers are an
chored in port with nothing 10 do, the
work OF The citizens committee being
now confined to the care of the
thousands of refugees in the city. The
Mississippi river is falling the gauge
showing a drop Of Oh in IL hours.
The sun is shining brightly. and re-
ports from all lcyce telegraph stations
declare that the land protectors are in
ship-shape Memphians in consequence
are more cheerful than for weeks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
win simply Acknowi.dg. the Receipt Of
Mates

WASHINGTON. March IS The United
States will take no action at present
regarding the blockade of Crete. Sec
rotary sherman says he will simply
acknowledge the receipt Of the notes
from The representatives in Washington
OF the yowers, which were delivered TO
hin Sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
stiIi Rising at Paducah.

PADUcAH. KY. March 24.-The rive,
is still rising. the gauge showing 5o.4
feet. Half an inch of rain fell last
night and 50 business houses on the
river front were flooded by the rising
waters. The indications are for NOR,
rain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

New YORK. March ga Havana dis
patch. via Tampa. Fla, to the Herald,
dated Monday, says:
On a ranch in Artemisa the Spanish
troops captured the family of Louis
Perez. an insurgent chief. VINO has
been very active of late in Pinar del
Rio province. The family consisted Of
the following persons: Celima Perez
and Elvra Perez. sisters of the chief.
and eight children. from the age OF
four months to Il years. They Were all
brought to Havana and placed in the
prison for disordcrly women.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
TIE DINGLEY TARIFF.
The Minority OF the House Ways
and Means Committee
Present Tn.lr Views ON the Pending Tar
an hin Through Representative
Bailey. of Texas. the Leader
OF the Democracy.

WARRINGTON. March a3-Thc views
OF the minority OF the committee on
ways and means upon the tariff bill
were presented To the house last even
ing by representative Bailey dem,
Tex.) the leader Of the democracy. 1t
raods a. follows.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
THE RAGING FLOODS.
The Situation Down the River NO
Better,
And Therefor. Necessarily Worse The Up
per Rivers. Augmented by Rains aud
Melting SHOWS. Beginning To Pass
the Danger Lines

ST. LOUIS March -. The flood sit
nation cannot b. said 10 have improved
Yesterday. Necessarily, therefore, IT
became worse. The upper rivers. aug
mented by rains and melting SHOWS,
are beginning to pass the danger lines,
in several localities overlooking tho
low lands Thus far the damage in
the north is not great Little encour
agement can be found in this fact,
however. for the rise begun probably
will continue.
Below the mouth Of the Ohio the
greatest damage il as heretofore, on
the right bank.
The river came "a a stand at Helena,
but last night the town was startled
by the news of heavy rise in the St.
Francis. Memphis reported a sta
tionary gauge. the fall having ceased
A new rise is expected.
The condition OF the residents along
the Upper Tennessee and Cumberland
rivers has become known through al.
vices received from rescue boats XIV
erton. Ala. and several other towns
are almost entirely submerged. Many
persons have been rescued. but Others
refuse to leave their homes. though lit
tie hope remains of saving anything
I 1t is believed that many have persisted
because Of the cold and in the yellow
sea.
4 TWO deeds of striking hcroism are
reported from PaGucah. \ li-year-ol'
girl sprang into the flood and saved ;
girl two wears her senior. \ ten-year
old boy plunged into swift current
and succeeded in bringing compan
ion 10 the bank
The river rose more than foot a
Cairo Mound City's escape luesda.
night was narrow one.
The Tennessee and Cumberland up
per rivers are falling. but Paducah ha
not felt the full effect of this fall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
Took Possession Of the Tabor Property

DENVER. Col. March 25.-The
Northwestern Insurance Co. has taken
title to the Tabor opera house and la
Dor block. property here. under their
first mortgage of 100000. thus appar-
entity shutting out Mrs. Laura ID.
smith. who held second mortgage OF
$50. 600 and who is now in possession
OF the properties by an understand
ing to-day. however. Mrs. Smiths
equity il 20 be protected and she will
remain in possession OF the two big
blocks. built at cost Of 81 500, 900. anc
owned. until recently. by ex.united
| states Senator Tabor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

The blossoms of spring are the prophets
OF autumn. 30 a joyful service IN yoIth
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

How My Throat Hurtsl-Nhy don't yo,
use Hale's Honey of llorehound and Iar'
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

| believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
Allie Douglass, Le Roy, Mich, Oct. 20, "a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

We wish we could cash our time for what
Il seems 10 be worth 70 as when a loaief
occupies it-Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

When a little old man wants to make
an impression, he puts on plug hat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

While asleep, cured soreness, stifInessi
All right, st. Jacobs Oh did 1t.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

No one ever thinks that boy is tired
Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

The shiftless man Is always away irom
home when a good opportunity knocks
Rams Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

II the gossip would think more, her
tongue would get more rost.-liam's Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

Whatever makes men good Christians
makes them good citizens.-Daniel Web.
ster.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

When bilious or costive cat Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

The same-old or new rheumatic pains st
jacobs Oil will cure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

Cascarcts stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sickcn. weaken or gripe l0c
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

People think you are as silly as YOU think
they are.-Atohison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

All kinds, little or big. St. Jacobs Oil
surely cures aches and pains.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

Some people are SO mean that they make
their politeness disagreeable.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

BE sure; neuralgia will cease st. Jacobs
Oil Will cure. Get ease.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

What part did You find most difficult
when you were on the stage" 'Trying 70
live up to the salary / told my friends I
was getting. "--rit-Bits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

As YOU 60 forward In lite never expect
too much, never hope for TOO httle.-Dr
JoWctt
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, Csc
Star. 1t Is not only the best. but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02
The River Stationary at Memphis Two
Breaks ON the Arkansas side.

MEMrms. Tenn. March ~4--Since
ten O'Clock this morning. when the
guagc registered 15. feet. the river has
remained stationary. The weather
bureau announces il will probably 50
remain for % hours. but there is every
reason To expect a further rise within
a short time as the water coming down
IS sufficient FOR that purpose. News
has been received 10y United states
Engineer Fitch that the levee on the
Arkansas side has broken in two
places. one at Dawson~ about l5s
miles beow Memphis. and one not far
below Modoc.
Engineer Fitch has acted upon them
with promptness. lie sent a relief
boat with barges and slSitfs for the as
sistance OF the people in the country
affected by the breaks.
Details concerning the break at Daw-
sons are mcagre. The break near Mo-
doe was not unexpected. a The levee
seems to be weak in that vicinity. sew
eral breaks having already occurred in
spite OF every effort 10 prevent such
disasters. The levees on the MisSis-
sippi side remain intact. and reports
tonight contain no intination Of ex-
\ pected change for the worse.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-02

6oid aud Successful dash 10y Cuban In
surgent.-A Large Amount Ut Plumber
Secured Csptians Gutierrez and kolas,
Famou. spanish Guerilla Leaders, Killed
Awful Report from sancti spiritus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-16

PlTTSBCRG, July Is, 1897.
Setback made a mark out Of Sugden
the easy-going catcher of the Pittsburg
club. Wednesday. Sell took a promenade
and went to corner No. 2 without trouble
Watching his chance. he sprinted for
third, and got there, too. In another in
ming he stole his third base of the game
pretty double play by De Mont
OBrien and Tucker killed off the Pitts
burgs in their half of the third. The ball
was handled with lightning speed.
Joyce thinks Elmer Smith is the only
batsman in the Pittsburg team. Smith
used a new bat in hopes Of getting three
four hits off Mercer. He was much
crestfallen when he famed
Brown was vigorously applauded when
he scored from first base on Selbach's two
Dagger. Tom showed Pittsburg people that
he could still run rapidly as he did
that time the hackers of George Smith,
the famous sprinter. wanted to take Tom
to England and run him in a Sheffield
handicap. They had just won $4,000 on
Smith over there. Brown was timed by
the hackers in 10 Is. Brown didn't care
about crossing the pond.
Brodie and his gold brick arm made an
other surprising throw in the eighth We'd
nesday. Reilly stole second, got to third
on Sugden's wild throw. He thought he
could score, but Brodie objected to Char
Charley at the plate.
Zeke Wrigley made a marvellous catch
and double play. Davis bat met the ball
on the trade mark. and 1t went out like q
cannon ball. Wrigley ran sideways, pulled
in the leather and lined to. Tucker for
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Briefs.
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.
Discussion I'm the senate of Its Effect
on Railway Rates.

Pacific railway affairs occupied the at
tention of the Senate throughout yester.
day. and the Harris resolution relating Il
the pending judicial proceedings against
the Union Pacific road finally went over
until today.
Mr.. Allen, in making his speech. was in
Volved in frequent controversies with MIR
Gear. In the course of his remarks ne
urged government ownership and opera
ton Of the Union Pacific road. declaring
that 1t would reduce passenger and freight
rates from 10 to 90 per cent.
Mr.. Gear insisted that government OWN
ershlp would increase passenger and
freight rates - per cent. Mr.. Gear as
serted that the managers of the populist
party had suppressed a report on govern
ment ownership of railroads after finding
from statistics that it increased rates.
MIR. Butler, as chairman of the populist
national committee, promptly denied the
statement in toto
Mr. Tillman came in at one point with
the statement that one-fifth of the rail-
the courts which was analogous to gov
eminent ownership. Why should not the
president and executive authorities run a
railway as we'll as irresponsible Judge
"nen Mr.. Ttllman referred to his obs.r-
Vation while governor. OF the irregular ri
ties in judicial railroad MANAGEMENT. AIR
Iear suggested: That only shows the
lack OF morals in South Carolina"
NO. 1t shows the lack of morals i'm The
Judiciary of the United States, in con-
ttolling railroads." answered Mr.. Tillman
Mr. Allen had not concluded his speech
on the Harris resolution when at : o'cl,,l
the Senate adjourned.
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THE CANADIAN TOURNAMENT.
FISCHER Of New York n Now SIN.
the Courfs

MISUNDERSTANDING the heavy rain of We'd
nesday night, the tennis courts ait Niagara
Ont yesterday were in good condition for
the beginning of the third days games
The ladies' singles were not begun. as ex.
pected. Some hot contests took place in
the mems singles handicap singles and
doubles, making it impossible to finish
them in time.
Another star appeared on the horizon in
the person Of Fischer of New York. lie
played brilliant match with IIawes of
boston. in the open singles, winning bv a
score or 90. Go. 6-3 The scores follow
open singles-Fischer beat HAYES. &c
%; S3 Fincke beat Avery, ca. "a
Sheldon beat Beach, GO, 81. Dodge
beat Anderson. 10, Ga ware beat
Smellie, 81 Go. c. Whitbeck beat Ma
Master. So. Ga. So
second round-Ffscher beat b. Wright.
-, 81. Ware beat Dodge, Co. c.
Handicap-Thurber beat Osborne. ca
- Sheldon beat Thurber. - 81.
Doubles-Paret and Thurber beat Grir.
lin and Campbell, 6-3. 6-3 Beach and
Dodge beat Halves and Little, Go. 20.
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Record of the Clubs.

The surprise of yesterdays base ball
playing In the National League was the
victory of the Senators over the Cincinna-
It's. All the local enthusiasts were hoping
that a game would fall to our lot but such
an overwhelming victory stupefied the
dyed int he-wool base ball fan. The game
resulted in the Senators favor by the score
of Ii to ). The score in detail Is good for
the sore eyes of the Was hington base ball
public. who have been used to gazing at d
light base hit column and a crowded line
that falls under the head of errors. Yes
terday the Senators hit the ball like fiends
and went through the entire nine innings
without misplay of any sort. After
reading about yesterdays game the aver
age follower of the national game Is non
plused a group of players that can play
the game furnished against the Red Legs
yesterday and be responsible for the harum
scarum exhibitions at Cleveland and Chi
Cago are beyond comprehending.
Silver King was in the box for the
Washingtons. and. although hit rather
lively. the white-haired boy kept the safe
ones from being Tailed when they would
have been of great value to his opponents
His support of the gilt-edge order
Charley Reilly hammering down several
apparently safe hits, while all the others
did what they had to do in faultless style.
Rel Ehret started to do the twirling
for the Ewingites but after being hit
numerously In the first inning. three runs
coming the Senators way, he was re-
moved and Rhines took his place. For two
innings the substitute did well, but after
that 4. was simply procession, the Sem
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summer Homo for ChfIdran

Two large wagon loads of furniture were
taken out to Mount st. Joseph at Berwyn.
Nd, yesterday. Twenty of the little ones
of st. AIMS Asylum. or as many more
as the st. Joseph's Union can accommo-
date, will follow in a few days.
Checks to assist in purchasing beds for
the summer nome We're received from the
following contributors during the mast
week: Senior Don Romero Matias, julie
Boenffce, Stephen White, S. c. Palmer. n.
Shea. ID. ]. Murphy, Jas. White. J. Martin
Mckee. w. d. Slaughter. Mrs ]. Walter
Filling, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Esputa Daley,
Nine. Eleanore Patenotre and Mrs. Jno.
F. Ellis.
Donations of lumber from Thos w.
Smith, set of harness from VIM. j. Yea
parior furniture from Moses & Sons, clock
and sewing machine from Mr.. Funke, and
donations for bazaar. Henry Hinke.
Donations of lumber were also received
from Johnson & Wimsatt and J. W. FOLSOM
of Anacostia.