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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-29

A lawyer doesn't know everything but
he thinks you think he does.-Chicago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-29
Not surprising.

Forrcster-lIow time does fly.
lancaster don't blame il. Think how
many people there are trying TO kill it,
Harlem Life
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-29
What is to be said of a party tina

What is to be said of party that
deliberately refrains from the attempt
TO correct the evils in the currency sys-
tenn. because by leaving them uncor-
rected many voters may be scared into
voting the republican ticket in national.
state and municipal elections? Is that
the kind OF craftsmanship we are get
ting from scholars in politics? The
country is to be held in jeopardy Of
debased currency to promote the we'll
being Of the republican party. What
elevated patriotism controls the rcpub-
lican party. to be sure!-Utica Observer.
---Beniamin Harrison, after getting
$4,000 for resisting the five cent street
car ordinance in Indianapolis. has come
out in favor of municipal ownership OF
street car lines. Those lawyers do such
queer things--for fecs.-Tcwa Sta-e
Register (Rep.l.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-29

Sore all over and stiff. Cured all
Over by st. Jacobs Oil, and supple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THREE FRIENDS AND DAUNTLEss.
Captain KiigOre on Reported DC
feutfOn of the Latter.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February g.
The captain of the steamer David Kemp
said this morning that when he left May
port. at 7 O'Clock, the steamer Three
Friends was at Pilot Town waiting to so
out after any schooners that might arrive
off the bar Nothing was in sight except
the steamer Newark which was lying of
the bar, watching for suspected flibus-
ters
The Dauntless was still tied up at the
dock I'm port under the supervision OF
the revenue cutter.
In regard to the reported detention OF
the Dauntless, Captain Kilgore. Of the
Boutwell,. said this morning that he did
not take away the boats papers. as re-
ported.
IF I had taken the papers" said Cap
tain Kilgore. q should have certainly
turned them over to the Collector Of Gus
toms. l did not take the papers, and did
not use the language ascribed to me in
talking with the captain or owner Of the
Dauntless. My orders are not 20 allow the
boat to go outside the river, without an
officer on board, and l intend to follow the
instructions"
The Dauntless will probably be allowed
10 leave port tomorrow. If her owner
makes an affidavit that she will not en-
gage in anything but legitimate towing
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
LONG FOR THE NAVY.
HIS CHOICE HAS BEEN DEFINITELY
FIXED UPON.
NEW YORK AND THE CABINET
The Empire state May lie Left out
AItogetbcr-AII About the inn"su-
ration Ball and Parade io'" W '"'
PresideDt-EIect.

CANTON. O.. February 9.-The state
ment that Ex-Governor John ID. Long
had been definitely fixed upon for secre-
tary Of the Navy was confirmed py
Major Mckinley himself this evening
There will be no departure from TINS as
signment Of the navy PORTFOLIO unless
the entire Cabinet slate should be re-
arranged at the last moment.
Ex-Governor Saxton. of New YORK
called on Major Mckinley this afternoon
He said: Il have come 10 Canton IN the
interest of friend, and do not care to
state the precise purpose Of my errand'
/ will say this much, however, that II
has nothing to do with the selection OF
New York member Of the Cabinet. in any
shape or form. / am not an aspirant Tor
appointment TO the Cabinet, and j think
the most acceptable New York Republi-
can for that position and honor is Gene
raj Stewart l.. Woodford, OF Brooklyn;
but / fear New York may be left out al
together"
Mr.. Saxton said he had not been Of
fered the position of Collector of the Port
Of New York, and that Chairman Bid
well had the endorsement Of the organi-
zation for that place.
Major Mckinley listened to an ample
and detailed discussion of the plans for
the inaugural ball and other ceremonies
to-day. c. J. Bell. of Washington, chair
man of the Inaugural Committee, lunch
ed with him, and told him all about the
ARRANGEMENTS for the ball. This eve
ming General Horace Porter came down
from Cleveland, and explained the plans
for the big parade. General Porter Is TO
be grand marshal. He spent the night
in Canton. II is understood that his
visit has no relation whatever to the
New York political situation, and that
he is no longer under consideration for
the Cabinet Mr.. Bell expressed the
fear that the failure Of the railway COM
panies TO furnish low rates for organiza-
tions might reduce the crowds somewhat,
hut. from the accommodations already
engaged. it is known that Washington
will be thronged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
No Hangings I'm Kansas.
Kansas City Starr

The Kansas Legislature is evidently OPP
posed to capital punishment, which Is it's
right, but il allows itself to remain n
party to a fraud in conserving to the
cOwardly and eyasiye method by which
capital punishment was virtually abol-
ished in Kansas. At present, under
the statute, the trial judge in Kansas
solemnly sentences q man to be hanged
by his neck till he Is dead, when the
judge knows very well that this means
that the murderer will serve an Indefinite
time in the penitentiary. The law i'm
poses no real, actual, and known penalty
for the crime Of murder in the first de-
gree. Nothing so pusillanimous in
the way OF a law exists on the statute
books of any other State Of the Union
as the Kansas statute in regard to MUIR
der. If the Kansas Legislature does not
believe that a man should be put TO death
for the crime Of wilfully Staying a
fellow-creature. the Legislature should
state in legal form what punishment
should be made to fit his crime. The
general understanding in Kansas Is, that
the murderer, no matter how afro
cious his offence. is to be pardoned after
a few years of imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THE ARMoR-PLATE QUESTION.
1t VIII Probably soon BE Disposed
Of-ChandIer and FOIger.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February o.
The armor-plate question, which has
been troubling the Senate Committee on
Naval Affairs for many weeks, will pro-
badly be disposed of within n few
days. The committee this morning
agreed that the maximum price to be
paid for armor-plate should not exceed
the sum named by the Secretary of the
Navy-$O0. Mr. Chandler. in his report,
found that armor ought to be furnished,
with a fair profit 10 the manufacturers,
at $500 a ton. but the committee, think
ing that was too low. Will report in favor
Of a scale between these two figures.
leaving the maximum as found by the
Rohrer board which was composed OF
naval experts in armor and the processes
Of manufacturing it.
The Secretary will also be authorized,
If the recommendations of the committee
are carried out. to secure a plant for the
manufacture of armor by the gov
eminent. in the event that he cannot
make satisfactory contracts with the
Carnegie or Bethlehem people. For this
purpose. 81. 800 600 will be asked, the COM
mittee and the Secretary believing that
this will be sufficient.
Mr.. Chambers structures on Commo-
dore Folger have been softened, but
otherwise the report will be submitted
to the Senate about as written by Mr..
Chandler
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

state. and beat him for the Senate on his
own terms.
Republicans take this seriously. Rus
sell was elected as n Republican, and the
Republican party will be held responsible
for the mistakes Of his administration.
They would gladly get rid OF him az any
sacrifice even 20 the extent OF making
him dictator of one OF the South Ameil-
can republics. At present Russell ~ the
Wild bull IN the Republican china-snop'
He wants and demands unlimited power
TO do with the state and It's institutions
as he plcases and the Legislature must
submit 10 him or there Will be waf 10 the
knife in the Republican camp. From m
side reports here sensational develop
ments I'm Raleigh are expected almost
any day.
FAST-MATL SUBSIDY.
BY the decided vote OF ten TO four the
House Post-Once Committee to-day hxed
the fast-mail subsidy at last year com
pensation. A proposition was before tne
committee. suggested, II was salu' py tn'
Seaboard Airline TO reduce the appio-
nria,ion 500 COO which evoked a warm dis
cusslon.
Representative-elect James Hay, or the
Seventh Virginia District who has been
I'm the city since yesterday. learning the
ropes" and taking preparatory lessons
from the old members. was AT the
Capitol to-day. He called ON severai OF
the virginia delegation, and with Repre-
sentative Swanson went over 10 the SEN
ate where the two were joined by Sena-
tor Martin. The trio adjourned TO quiet
corner and had a long and earnest con-
ference over Virginia affairs II IS pre-
suned that the coming State campaign
and incidentally the governorship' were
discussed. but as TO the outcome every
body on the outside is merely guessing
Among the patents issued To-Day WeIe
Tho following: Edgar H. Atkins, Rich
mond rachel drill; Joseph i. Campbell,
Fairfax. can-opener and burning device;
John n. Gould. Richmond, adjustable
handle-bar: Joseph w. Starritt, Rich
nond bicycle bell; Benjamin +. Thomp-
son. Frltt's. Va, fruit-picker
NORTH CAROLINA PERSONALS.
Chairman Holton, of the Republican
state Committee Of North Carolina, ar
rived here this morning, and left for
Raleigh tonight by the 1913 Southern
train.
General Glenn and wife Of Greensboro,
n. c.. who are en- route for New YORK
stopped over here tonight, and are at the
National.
Congressman Woodland, First North
Carolina District, who has been absent
for several days, returned tonight from
Raleigh. He was seen at the Metropoh-
tan. and said that the question Of the
lease of the North Carolina railroad is
the main topic of conversation there, and
that there is some excitement between
the advocates and opponents of the pro-
position 10 annul the lease The result
is in doubt but the indications are that
the fight will be long and bitter one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
TeIecrnnhic Rriefs.

Pierre. s. D.-Two ballots we've taken
in the joint session OK the Legislature,
but without result.
Providence, +. I.-Torpedo-Boat No. 6
did not leave Bristol as she was not
ready for her trial-trip.
Washington, d. C.-The Senate con-
frmed the nomination of +. w. Kick
bush. Jr., TO be Consul at Stettin, Ger
many.
Washington, y. C.-The Raleigh has ar
rived at Fort Monroe, and will so to
the Norfolk navy-yard. and the Dolphin
has left Charleston for the st. Johns
river.
I.ondon.-The Austrian steamer Ter
geste, Captain Sutton, at Algiers from
New Orleans, lost her port-boats and a
part of her deck-load Of wood on the
passage.
Albany, n. Y.-Governor Black has
signed Senator Mullins bill, appropriating
$1,000 for the representation of the
State of New York at the Tennessee
Centennial International Exhibition, at
Nashville
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THEIR TOBACCO CUT OFF.
Massachusetts Criminals VIII No
Longer Have the Weed.

BOSTON, MASS. February 9.-That the
inmates OF the House OF Correction al
South Boston shall hereafter abstain
from the use OF tobacco Is the edict sent
out by transformations Mar
shall yesterday.
The above order is the result OF a
conference OF the Advisory Board OF the
institutions department, which was held
recently. The expense OF supplying to-
bacco 10 the institutions In charge OF the
institutions department has been 5000
yearly. This was thought 10 be too
much money to spend for the delectatloa
OF convicts. hence the edict. AS the use
of liquor was not allowed In the institu-
ton. the Commissioner and the Advisory
Board could not see the feasibility OF
supplying tobacco.
The prisoners at Deer Island have been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
JUDGE C. Il. LATHAM DEAD.
He Passes Away in Warrington;
Aged Fifty Years.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February g.
Special Judge Charles p. Latham, OF
Leesburg, who was Judge of the Hastings
Court of that city. died here to-day at the
residence of his sister, Miss Latham, or
organic heart-dsease.
Judge Latham was a native Of Culpeper
and his father. Mr.. Woodville Latham,
was at one time Mayor Of that town. lie
was about so years Of age. and was well
known IN Richmond where he practiced
law for a number of years. He was also
al one time Clerk Of the United States
Court for the Western District of vir-
ginia, at Danville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
PASS A EoUTRE CREvAssE.
Proposed Substitute for Senate Bill
for Repairs.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February O.
The House Committee on Rivers and Har-
bors to-day reported a substitute for
the Senate bill appropriating $4,000
for the repair Of the crevasse on the
Mississippi river at Pass a lOutre. The
substitute appropriates a similar sum,
but provides that 1t shall not be used in
any way TO relieve the Eads heirs from
any obligations assumed by James 3.
Eads under his original contract for the
maintenance Of the South Pass channel
and shall not relieve the heirs from
any condition imposed by that contract.
AS a further precaution against loss,
the entire proposition is referred 10 the
Acknowledgement, TO decide whether the
action Of the government, in making this
APPROPRIATION will have the effect TO i'm
pair any Of the obligations resting on the
Eads heirs, and whether under the
contract it is not incumbent upon them
10 repair the crevasse themselves. III
the Attorney General decides that they
should do this, he is authorized to retain
from the payment to the Eads heirs an
amount equal to S250,OO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
The nrookIrn DocIsed.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, February D.
The cruiser Brooklyn. which struck on
Schooner Ledge. in the Delaware river
below Chester, Pa. on the Soth uitlmo'
was safely locked at 9:2S this morning
IL is said that the damage to the cruiser
Is more serious than at first anticipates.
The plates are bent and crushed. haVins
great gaps in them. through wnich the
water rushed into the water-tight com
partments. Whether the frame is DAM
aged Is still a matter OF conjecture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
GREEK WAR PREPARATIONS.
NEGRO CULPRIT GUARDED.
He Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced
10 the Penitentiary.

He Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced
10 the Penitentiary.
LOUISVILLE, KY, February s.-Wn-
liam Black, the negro who attempted to
assault Mrs. Edward Clark, OF Marion
county. last November, was taken to Le-
banon for trial this morning on a special
train, guarded by eighty members Of the
Louisville Legion. under the command OF
Colonel John h. Castleman. Lebanon was
reached at 9:35 o'clock, and Black was
marched to the courthouse. After Clark
the husband of Blacks intended victim,
had been relieved of revolver. the trial
proceeded. Black pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for seven
years. The troop escorted him back to the
train. which returned to Louisville at
1890 o'clock. Black was sent TO the peni-
Tertiary this afternoon. He was accom-
panied by a squad of the Legion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Naval Orders of Yesterday.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February p
Naval orders were issued to-day as Ioi-
lows:
Commander c. c. Todd will be trans
feired from the Washington TO the NOT
folk navy-yard March LIST.
Ensign n. II. Coleman is detached as
steel-inspector at Harrisburg ana or
dered to the Castine, in place OF Ensign
NJ. II. Signor. transferred to the Amphi-
,rite I'm Mace of Lieutenant j. l.. Pur-
cell. ordered home for three months
leave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Sexton on the Irish Party.

LONDON, February 9-Mr. Thomas
Sexton ti-Parnellite) formerly mem
Der Of the House OF Commons for the
North Division of Kerry. who resigned
his seat last year, has written a letter
declining to re-enter Parliament. In the
course Of his letter, Mr.. Sexton says: II
am still convinced that the Irish party
must have better discipline before any
thing worth laboring for can be obtained
from the House of Commons. even for
the most palpable grievances Of Ireland"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
CoNsTASTrNoPLE DISTURBED.
Patrols Quadrupled - Reasonable
PIncards. Attributed TO sultan.

LONDON, February 9.-The Daily News
will tomorrow publish n dispatch from
Constantinoplc saying that the street
patrols have been quadrupled and the APP
proaches to the Yildiz Kiosh cordoned
with troops. Treasonable placards are
frequently seen posted on the dead-walls
and other places about the city and an
other massacre is expected. II is believed
that the Sultan~originated the placards,
hoping to cause disturbances and so break
up the continued conferences Of the diplo-
mats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

WASHINGTON, February 3. - The
Navy Department is informed that the
battieship Indiana sailed from Hampton
Roads for Charleston. S. c., early TINS
morning; the battleship Massachusetts
sailed from New York for Charleston at
1O/ o'clock this morning, and the battie-
shin Texas sailed from New York at 8
A. NJ. direct for Galveston, Tex. She
proposes 10 make no stops en- route, and
NAV not be heard from until her arrival
in the Gulf unless spoken by passing
zreeseIs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
BEAM AND sTEEL-RAIL POOLS.
Former withdraw Commission"
Latter said to Have Dissolved

PITTSBURG. PA. February ar"
beam pool has withdrawn all coinu ~,
sions from brokers. and will hefealsi,
sell no beams TO mlddle-men Inc ~,
is now organized on 4 basis Ike Una. =.
the rail- pool, and is likely pefn'~t
nent. The si.65 rate will not % F"''''
for some time. .,..,roon
II is reliably reported this s'1'l 49,.
that at a secret meeting OF lhs ne
rail pool. held In this city Westerns, ..ar
steei-raii pool was dissolved. ne rss
OF disagreement OF eastern nrins' pyss.
Edgar Thompson Steel-Works' a. a. me
dock, are the only local concern ="
pool.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
MONETARY CONFERENCE BILL.
Responsibility for Action on hepub-
licans, Not Democrats.

Responsibility for Action on hep"~-
licans, Not Democrats.
WASHINGTON, February 9.-The House
Committee on Coinage, Weights, ana
Measures to-day further considered the
Senate bill providing for the appointment
Of delegates TO the international monetary
conference, to be held at some later oay.
Mr.. Hill, Of Connecticut, member OF
the Committee on Banking and Currency
addressed the committee in opposition 10
the bill. He was opposed to 1t under the
circumstances, especially at this time.
He denied that any responsibility lay on
members Of this Congress on this subject
II the bill was a pledge of the 81. LOUIS
platform, it did not need the endorsement
of Senator Jones and others Of the Silver
party. Further. it did not behoove the
Democratic administration TO carry out
the pledge of q Republican convention
This obligation was upon the President
and the members of Congress chosen at
the last election, and we should wait
until the Presldent-elect is installed In
office before a crusade of this kind should
he begun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
LEADVILLE WORKED UP.
Fears of Midnight Uprising of
Miners.

LEADVILLE, COL, February 9.-This
town was greatly worked up last night
over a rumor that the miners were pre-
paring for another outbreak. Everything
points to preparations for midnight out
break, in which fires will be started in
many rooming blocks throughout the
main portion OF the city. This much is
known as a positive fact: the union rifles
were distributed last night, and a num-
Der of consignments of rifle cartridges
have been received the last few days.
billed TO union men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
The NesuNIus OF.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February O.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvus left the
League Island navy-yard at o'clock
this morning to join the North Atlantic
squadron. She was TO have departed
yesterday but was detained by ice in the
Delaware river,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
GERMAN UNDERTAKINGS.
COnservative-NatiOn Liberal Union
Urged by the Emperor.

BERLIN, February 9.-The National
Zeitung says that in conversation with
members OF the Reichstag at a dinner
given by DR.. Miguel, Prussian Minister Of
Finance last evening, the Emperor urged
a union Of Conservatives and National
Liberals in the Imperial legislative body,
"a the only means by which great ma
tional undertakings could be achieved.
Among the undertakings, the success Of
which was eminently desirable. the En-
peror mentioned that Of the increase OF
the effective strength OF the army and
navy Of Germany, which he warmly adj
yocated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

Central Police Station by telephone
4:aD o'clock when Lieutenant C,os1,n
opened the patrol-box door. Harrison
body fell against him. Harrison heiu ,is
telephone-receiver I'm his death s,asp
The cause OF his death has not yer ue.n
ascertalned, but II was due prop"vl,'
to an electric shock, or from ne"i'-
fnilure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
rr,,, os correspondent scovcI.

WASHINGTON, February 9.-Consul-
General Lee telegraphs the state De-
partment that Correspondent Scoyel was
caught on the railroad line between
Tunas and Sancti Spiritus, on his way
from an insurgent camp. He may have
TO be tried at Sancti Spiritus but every
effort viii be made to have him brought
10 Habana for trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Senatorial situation Unchanged.

SALEM, ORE. February 9.-The sena-
toriaI situation remains unchanged.
lust after the joint session Of the Legis-
lature was called TO order to-day, and
before the roll was called. Senator Pat
terson moved that the body adjourn
The motion was carried without opposi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Compcnsation for Ivory.

LONDON. February 9.-Mr. Patrick
O'Bryan Parnellite). member for Cork
City, will on Thursday ask the govern
ment leader in the House, Mr.. Arthur j.
Balfour. whether the government intends
to compensate Edward J. Ivory, the al
legged Irish-American dynamiter. for his
Imprisonment and abortive prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Wnrahins for Snain.

LONDON, February 9.-It is reported
that the English ship-building firm of
the Armstrong; is about 10 sell to Spain.
with the permission Of the Chilean Gov
eminent, two ironclad warships now un-
der construction in the Armstrong;
yards, upon the order of Chile. and which
are nearly completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Conference.

ROME, February at is announced
that Mr.. w. S. Jones, United States
Consul-General here, will represent the
United States at the international con-
ference. which is 20 be held at Venice
to consider means Of preventing the
spread to Europe and America of the
bubonic plague now raging in India.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

The undersigned having disposed OF his
half-interest In the business at No. 20
east Main street to his partner, Mr.. C. l..
JEFFRESS. retires from the concern. but
In withdrawing begs leave to thank the
public for It's kind patronage and TO So
licit continuance thereof for his success
sor. LEE w BRAuEk.
fe l0-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
The DETROIT. Long Cruise Home.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February o.
The cruiser Detroit left Nagasaki
Japan, yesterday, for Hongkong, on
her lS.OO0-miie cruise home. with the
short-term men OF the Asiatic squadron
From Hongkong she will go to Bang
kok, and meet the Machias, II that
vessel continues there. or else Will join
her at Singapore. Stops on the 1900
mile trip will be made at Colombo. Alden.
sucz, Malta, Gibraltar. and the Azores,
the vessel being due at New York about
May LIST.