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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April a6.-Lat,
Monday night a tramp tried to force
his way into George NJ. Cox's residence,
and Cox used his revolver, driving the
scamp away. Patrolman Rinker heard
the shooting. and as nc came running
up Cox thought the tramp was return
ing and he again began shooting.
Rinker returned the fire. hitting Cox
in the leg, inhicting a severe wound.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

Ur to the 25th the United States
naval forces had established a strict
blockade of Cuban ports and captured
nine Spanish vessels. The prizes are
the steamers Buena Ventura, Pedro,
Miguel lover, Catalina and Saturnina
and the schooners Mathilde, Candinia,
Sofia. and Antonio.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

BRAZIL, Ind, April 2a.-Mayor Brat.
ton Thursday published a call for a
meeting Of the citizens at the mayors
office Friday evening for the purpose
of organ zing a regiment. The color
cd people will also organize a regi-
ment stupely Campbell has issued .
call to organize a regiment in the
comfy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

PrTERsBuEG. Ind, April 21.-Tues-
day morning d.. L. Smith, a prominent
farmer, living five miles west of here.
came to town, and after selling n drove
of hogs got on "A spree. and, taking an
overdose of morphine. died from the
effects in less than an hour. lie leaves
a wife and two children.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

ANOTHER resignation from the cab
met occurred on the 25th, when the
venerable secretary of state, Mr.. John
Sherman, handed his resignation u the
president at a special meeting of the
cabinet. retiring to private life after a
public service of over 40 years
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

KoKoMo. Ind, April aI.-Fay Tucker.
the New London high school girl VINO
was burned by her insane mother, died
Tuesday of her injuries. She will be
buried beside her mother. Mrs. Tuck
err thrust the girl in a closet and burn
ed her with oil, holding the door
against her while both were fatally
burned
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

BuENos AYREs, April 3o.-lt is an
nounced that the Argentine republic
will publish a decree of neutrality u
ing the war between Spain and tne
United States, but it appears certain
that the government will reserve nv
erty OF action in regard to coal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

Upton, Ind. April CA company
Of Indiana National guards. 81 strong,
was mustered here Monday night by
Lieut.. Boyle. of indianapolis. George
Dyer. an experienced drillmaster. was
elected captain. The company is or
dered into camp on the state Faii
grounds, at Indianapolis. Tuesday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

EVANSVILLE. Ind. April ~ Frank
Farrest. a merchant tailor of this city.
is missing. Creditors closed his place
Tuesday. 1t is said Farrest left de BITS
behind amounting to $40, 600.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

On the 2sth the Haytian government
officially informed United states Min
lister w. +. Powell. in response to his
demand en- the subject, hat Hayti will
fulfill all the terms of her treaty with
the United States. in regard to priva-
teering. etc. during .he war between
Spain and the United States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

SULLIVAN. Ind. April 26.-Hud Nc
Cannon and Ed Bowling, sons of
prominent farmers in this county. who
entered the store of Watson a Nesbit.
at Paxton Monday night and attempt
ed TO blow open the safe, were captur-
ed Monday in the woods south of Pax
ton by Deputy Sheriff Dudley and
Charles A. Crawley.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

Hone KoxG, April ao.-It is reported
from Manila that the American squad-
ron has been sighted off Bolinao, north
of Manila, bat the weather IS TOO
stormy for the fleet TO communicate
with the Insurgents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

The version of the bombardment OF
Matanzas by the United States fleet
which reached Madrid. on the 2sth,
said that after half nm hours fight
ing the Americans were obliged to re
treat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

RICHMOND Ind, April a3.-Tns w.
G. L. L. of this city has begun a cam
paign against tuberculosis. Circulars
on the disease. its causes and how to
prevent it are being distribu ted. The
city council will be asked to pass an
ordinance to prevent indiscriminate
splitting on the streets and in public
piasaS
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

Oh the eth the flagship New York
and the Cincinnati and Puritan of the
North Atlantic fleet, bombarded the
forts at the mouth of Matanzas har-
Dor, in Cuba, which in Is minutes were
reduced and the vessels withdrew. A
masked battery which opened fire dur
ing the bombardment was quickly 81
fenced.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

On the 2sth Miss Helen Gould con-
firmed the report that she had ten
dered the United States government
500, 900 to aid in prosecuting the war
against Spain. Miss Gould added that
although President Mckinley had &C
knowledged the offer, it had not yet
been accepted
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

A STEAMSHIP of the Beaver line, sail
ing from London, on the cath, refused
to take a cargo of gun cotton, lead
and alleged metal, believed to be in
tended for the United States govern
ment's use.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

In consequence of representations
from the colonial government to the
British authorities that the Spanish
fleet may visit the coast of Newfound-
land to secure coal, the British colonial
Office, on the 2sth, cabled TO bermuda
ordering the cruisers Concordia and
Pelican TO patrol Newfoundland waters
TO be in readiness to cope with any
emergency that may arise.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

ABOUT 10000 Spanish republicans
have signed an address to Senior Caste
lar, under the pretext of congratula-
ting him on his recovery from sick
ness. but in reality offering him their
support il he proclaims a republic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

TIE treasury department has or
dered the release of the Spanish vessel
Saturnina, recently seized in Biloxi
Miss harbor. Under the presidents
proclamation such vessels are allowed
30 days in which to leave port. Hence
the order of release.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

On the Goth Capt.-Gen. Blanco cabled
the government at Madrid to the effect
that the Spanish squadronof war ships
could be utilized elsewhere, as he
could account for the defense of Ha-
vana without the assistance of the
fleet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

CAPT. CHARLES SILVA, who since the
beginning of the Cuban war has been
employed by the Cuban junta in pilot
ing filibustering expeditions TO the is
land, has been ordered by the navy de-
partment to report for pilot duty to
Admiral Sampson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

New ALBANY. Ind, April a7.-Just
an hour before leaving for Indian
apolis to join his regiment. Edwin G..
Hopkins. OF this city. sergeant major
of the First regiment Indiana national
guard. was married to Miss Lou c.
Kennedy
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

WARSAW. Ind. April 26.-Nearly 500
men from Warsaw are at the call of
the government in case OF need. The
artillery batteries from Elkhart and
TT. Wayne met here at 4 p. IN. and
were transferred for indianapolis via
the Big -Four.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

RUSSIAN newspapers largely sympa-
thize with Spain, and express the be-
lief that il the United States fails to
gain a signal naval victory soon,
SPANS honor will be saved and Eu-
rope will insist upon the latter's capitu-
lation. in order to prevent the loss
which must suffer through
privateering.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

GALEyA, Ill, the home of Gen. U. 5.
Grant, celebrated the seventy-seventh
anniversary of the great leaders birth
pm the :-th. Mrs. Nellie Grant-Sar-
toris, accompanied by her daughter
Vivian, represented the Grant family.
Judge Emory Speer, a confederate vet
eran, of Macon, Ga, was the orator of
the day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

WHEN the Minneapolis and Oman
baseball teams got to the grounds in
Omaha, Neb., on the eth, there was
nobody there but the umpire and
scorer. The game was declared off
EVERYBODY in Omaha was helping the
national guard TO march.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. April 60
Ninety members of Company q. Fourth
regiment. /. n. g., escorted to the train
by 5000 people. left Tuesday morning
for Indianapolis. Many will ~re-enlist
in volunteer service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

AMONG the orders issued by the navy
department, on the 10th, was one di-
recting Capt. A. T.. Mahan, the author
and world-renowned authority on ma
val tactics, to report for duty at the
navy department. Capt. Mahan is a
retired officer. and will be assigned To
"a position on the strategy board.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

COMPANY OF VOLUNTEERS.
several Civil Omcials on the List At Madi'
son, 1nd.

son, Ind.
MADISON, Ind. April 25.-A company
of volunteers has been organized here.
The following prominent officials have
enlisted: Thomas McNutt, coun-
ty recorder and member of the
state repu blican committee; Clarence j.
Roberts, prosecuting attorney Fifth
judicial circuit: George Taylor, county
superintendent Of schools: Sheriff
samuel Wallace. County Surveyor
Charles Cosby and Deputy Sheriff
Harry Morton. All have made arrange
mcnts 10 employe deputies to fill their
positions during their absence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
Indtnpa's Quota.

WASHINGTON. April a6.-The war de-
partment hiss issued a call on the
states for troops. Indiana's quota of
the 1875, 900 mon is: Four regiments OF
infantry and two light batteries.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

New ALBANY. Ind. April 27.-Com-
pany c. of this city. left at 1880 Tues
day morning for In annapolis. where
the Indiana troops will be modified.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

The cabinet has decided not 20 re
lease the Buena Ventura or other early
prizes. but to let the courts settle such
matters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

A DISPATCH from Paris says: The
Cuban league has adopted, at a secret
meeting, IA resolution of absolute con-
fidence In the United states
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

RICHMOND, Ind. April as.-A light
artillery company Of l0a men and an
infantry company of IS men were or.
gained here Monday night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06
Hanged Himself 10 \ Tree

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. April ~
Daniel Mish err. a farmer. hanged
himself to a tire Monday morning. He
had acted str NICELY for $ me time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

WASHINGTON. April 26.-The rcndez-
vo1s for the troops to be mustered in
the service OF the volunteer army will
be at Evansville.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

ENGLISH, Ind, April 20.-A farmer
named sutton was beaten into insensi-
bility and robbed Of '.is pocketbook
containing $40.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

THE senate. on the Goth. confirmed
the nomination of Judge Day 70 be
secretary of state.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-06

WASHINGTON. April 27.-Olive Toph
was appointed postmaster at Spring
dale. Ripley county, Ind. vice Frank
w. Blair, resigned.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

One of the things the fisherman for big
fish knows how to do Is to splice line.
He may need line $50 yards or SO long
and not be able to get one more than 80 or
75 yards long. He takes two or more lines,
cuts off the ends square with sharp shears,
unravels an inch and half of the end OF
each of the two lines and tapers off the
raveled parts to points with sharp scissors.
Then he works them with cobbler's wax.
or, lacking that, beeswax, till the tapered
parts are thoroughly waxed. He rubs them
gently together with his thumb and fore
finger till the tapered parts are well weld
ed together. Then he takes q stout sill
thread, wakes it, and winds 1t around ant
around the spliced part, taking care that
at each turn of the thread 1t does not over
lap or show the welding, till tho Who'll,
length of the splice and little more Al
each end has been wound. This done
tightly, he makes several loose turns-foui
or five-and sticks the end of the sill
thread back under the loose rounds ar
pulls it taut evenly. He cuts the silk Of
so close to the winding that the end Is In
visible. A polish is put on to the spicin
by softening little beeswax by heat an,
rubbing it into the splice thoroughly l.
working 1t back and forth between t.
palms OF his hands, and then no has
splice as strong and lasting as the NJ
which will run through tho rods ring
like any intact line.-New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21
HIS TRIP TO EUROPE.
How Edison's Father Made the Tour and
Didn't Come Back Broke.

How Edison's Father Made the Tour and
Didn't Come Back Broke.
Mr.. Edison was very fond Of his old
father, who was physically a giant and at
65 could outrun. outjump and Guido any
soldier at Fort Gratiot, near where he
lived. The elder Edison was very econom-
ical in his habits and disliked anything
that looked like extravaganza or waste Of
money. He had an old crony at Port HUI
ron, who was just the opposite. They
differed in political belief also and would
often argue through al entire night on
some point of political difference. They
were great friends, however, and con-
stantly together. A few years ago Mr.. Ed
ison decided to send his father to Europe
and concluded to send his old crony along
with him. Mr.. Edison secured their pas
sage on one of the best of the Cunard
steamers, gave his father handsome let
ter of credit and started them off. A few
weeks passed and Edison got no news of
the two travellers. He had ample faith in
their ability to take care Of themselves and
thought. swell, they will soon want some
more money and then will hear from
them" A month or more passed, but still
no letter.
One day he was sitting In his laboratory
at Menlo Park, when who should come in
but the two old men.
"why, how did you get back, and why
didn't you write me for some more
money!" demanded the son.
Didn't need it," replied his father.
"My friend here would have spent it all
in a month, but I kept the bag. made
him walk"
And so he had. With letter OF credit
for 81, 800 in his pocket the elder Edison
had made his companion scour Great Brit
ain on foot. When they got to city, they
put up at the cheapest hotels and to crown
1t all they had come home in the steerage
with 500 Poles
Heres your balance" said the sturdy
old man, and he counted out $500 back
into the hands of his son, who was So con-
vulsed with laughter at the old mans
story that he could hardly count it.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21
His Rum RatiOns.

W. j. II. Nourse of Boston, who was a
member Of General Wolseley's Nile expe-
dition of 1884, tells some interesting sto-
ries about it. Every evening"" he says
1--WE had a ration of Jamaica rum served
to us. At first we were allowed to carry
off our gill, but the men got to saving 1t
up in bottle for blow out, and so we
were made to drink 1t on the spot. In our
command were five men named Pratt-not
one of them related. Four were temper
apce men and would not take their rum.
But Johnny Pratt had no such scruples,
and every time Pratt was called he would
step up and get the gill. Five gills gave
him pretty good edge, and one day he
went up to George Pratt. Shay, George,
have you any brothers?' he inquired.
Yes, four, was the answer. why in thun-
der didn't they enlists' Later on, however,
several of the other Pratts went into natu-
raj history and picked scorpions and SINH
lar reptiles and insects in their rum ra-
tions. This Johnny never approved of. 1t
cut of four-fifths of his supplies"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

raising Ned. They were disturbing tne
peace, and the officers of the law sought to
place them under arrest. The young men
informed the policemen that they were at
taches of various legations here, whereup-
on the knowing policemen dismissed them
with an apology for having disturbed their
merrymaking. Had these roysterers been
American citizens they would have been
compelled to go to the station and give
bail for their appearance in court next day.
An odd case arose In which the secretary
of legation was In arrears for his board
bill at hotel When he was ready to 20
away, the landlord seized his trunk and
other personal effects and attempted to
hold them as security till the bill was
paid. But the secretary appealed to the
government, claiming that under the law
his person and his effects were everywhere
and at all times and at all places free from
seizure or detention. He carried his point,
and the landlord had to let him go, bag
and baggage, though believe the bill was
afterward paid.
Free Communication.
One right enjoyed by ministers under
international precedent is free transit for
themselves and their agents as we'll as
ed that the Spanish had interfered with
Minister Woodfords dispatches, state de
partment officials said that could not be
true, as the offense would be most seri-
Gus one Even in time of war the messen-
gers employed by an ambassador or minis
ter must be allowed to pass the lines. The
United States had a grievance against
Germany because at the time of the siege
of Paris the German military authorities
would not permit Minister Washburn to
send dispatches to his government via Lon
don unless the pouch containing them
were unsealed, the meaning of which was
that they were to be subject to German
military espionage. Count Bismarck oour-
teously disavowed any intention on the
part of his government to interfere with
the right of our minister to free communi-
cation, and this disavowal was accepted.
WALTER WEI-L.MAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

morrow evening occurs the sixteenth
nal ball Of E. r. Stiles Post. No. TIA,
R, at st. Patrick's Hall. The
lace promises to be grand event. for
committee are sparing neither pains
b expense to make 1t success. A
ne number OF tickets have already
: J disposed OF and the attendance Will
ESoubtedly be large. The proceeds OF
} ball will go toward purchasing a
oaument to be erected the coming
Snng on the G. 4. R, reservation in the
n Lakeside cemetery and it is hoped
at all who can will purchase tickets,
i they do find it impossible to at
- The hall will be decorated suitable
The occasion and Weismiller's orches-
a. the iayorite with all wor-hippers at
sshrine Of Terpsichore, will furnish the
)usc, The price OF tickets has been
Iced at 81 Der couple.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

It seems that during recent surveying
cruise of a British vessel south of the
Friendly isles, In the south Pacific, an at
tempt was made to obtain the depth OF
water within small area which previous
sounding had shown to be very deep. At
the first attempt the wire went down 25,-
600 feet and then, In consequence of some
defect, 1t snapped before the bottom was
reached and, the wind and sea becoming
rough, nothing could be done until the
conditions were more favorable. The next
cast was taken In south latitude 90 degrees
40 minutes, west longitude 176 degrees 10
minutes, this time the operation being
more successful, though still incomplete,
for the wire again proving imperfect 1t
once more snapped-the depth attained on
this occasion being 30, 400 foet-without
touching the bed Of the ocean. This spot,
therefore, Is declared to be the deepest
water now known In any part Of the
world. A few years ago, 1t appears, bot
tom was touched at 80, sos feet at a posi-
ton about 90 miles nearer the Friendly
isles than that above named.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

ybTHE PUBLIC-The undersigned hav-
X purchased the stock in trade and
pos oil the late William CarIine. is now
"paFed to do all kinds OF repair work,
e0 asguns, locks, bicycles. sewing ma
'oes' trunks, etc, also all kinds OF um-
''a and parasol recovering and repair
lshall also carry the same line OF
'@R machine needles and findings.
1ase remember the place at William
|s''oes old stand opposite st. Patrick's
|'uea' Quincy street. Hancock,
ALFRED MARLOR.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

he president has appointed r. d. Lang
Houghton as postmaster TO succeed
ostuaster Daube, whose term OF Office
Fpl es soon. Mr.. Daube has proved a
ost efficient officer the post four years
ID bis many friends are sorry to see
p'tep down and out, but Ito the vic
5elongs the spoils." Mr.. Lang will
No novice 10 this branch OF the gov
1nent work, for he has already served
'am as postmaster at Houghton and
'eervce was meyer better than when
aoer hls charge. His appointment
vs universal satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

Baron X. had been going over the muse
um of little country town and VIII
about to leave he asked the curator ii
there was anything more to be seen.
Eyes, baron, was the reply; There re-
mains n little casket."
mo doubt used ms a deposit for the jew
elry of some eminent personages" inquired
the baron.
mo, sir; that Is where l put the tips
given to me by visitors to the museum"
-L'Illustration.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

An experienced barber declares that
amateurs wear all the temper out Of their
razors by excessive strapping.
He adds: "The only remedy Is to let the
razor alone. Put away the razor that
sorapes and cuts the skin and give 1t a
GOOD rest. Then use 1t again and In all
probability 1t will be In good form. Some
of the modern shaving sets have as many
razors as thereare days In the week and
on the handle of each Is engraved the name
of day. II the rotation is kept up, very
little sharpening Is needed"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

Mr.. Charles Borst. who has filled the
Office Of village treasurer for Hancock.
asked that be be re-nominated Tor that
Office at the coming caucus. Mr.. Borst
has filled the Office to the satisfaction OF
all and as 1t Is customary to give the
treasurer second term he will undoubt-
eddy be nominated without opposition.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-21

logging contracts OF Pryor &
''" nave nearly been completed for
eaSon and their men are now busy
s.'aH up. Operations this year were
"u 90 on the lake shore on L'Anse
a ~ auu the logs have been banked near
aa.'"ay' The firm we're very success
A" 1,s year having something ever
vv'OVo ieet already banked. The logs
ossn purchased by Charles Hebbard
800, Of P,quaminp.