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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
TO RAISE THE MAINE.
The Acme Wrecking Co Asks PERMISSION
to DO IL without Cost to the
Government.

Washington. Oct. 29.-The Acme
Wrecking company, of san Francisco,
has made "A request upon the navy de-
partment for authority TO raise the
battleship Maine. The company has
had experience in raising vessels on
the Pacific coast, and representations
have been made To the department as
TO its ability to accomplish the task in
Havana harbor.
II proposes 10 blow the mud from
under the wreck by means Of streams
of water. and then to pass under
chains and attach them TO frame work
connected with q system Of steel bar
rels. These barrels will also be- placed
in the wreck and utilized wherever
they can be made available. The com
pany simply asks authority 20 raise
the Maine and bring her 90 this coun-
try. Vi the government wants the
ship after She reaches the United
states. the company viii want TO be
paid salvage money through condcm-
nation proceedings. II j. probable IN
case the government did not want the
ship the company would exhibit her
in different large sca-cuast cities OF
the United States. No money is de-
handed from the government by the
company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Treasury officials at Washington are
exercised over an official warning that
has come 10 them from the authorizes
in canada that several people with
pronounced eases OF leprosy had sue
.essfuilv eluded the American immi-
grafton inspectors and crossed the
line into the United States.
IT.. American association of FAIRS
and Expeditions has fixed the follow
inc dates for state fairs, to he held III
isso. New York and Ohio. August =
10 September 2; Minnesota. Nebraska
and Iowa. September 4 TO =; Nise'n-
sin. September II 10 is; Indiana, sep
tember is to -: Illinois, September
- IN 20: 81. Louis. October 20 :.
The United states government is de
termined that there shall not be am
other Maine disaster in Havana mar
bor when our troops and warships
beein 10 20 there for garrison duty.
The American commissioners who are
arranging the details of the cvacua-
tion have called on the Spanish au-
thorities for an official statement 10
the effect that there are no torpedocs
or mines in the harbor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

indianapolis, Ind Oct s.--The re
cent action 81 the Episcopal church in
regard to divorce has opened up con
siderable interest il the actual sta
tistics of certain western states which
have become recognized mediums for
the transmutation of wedding rings TO
thin air. The most entertaining figures
of the industry come from Indiana,
where the chief clerk of the bureau of
statistics SAYS that III the II months
ended June 80 last lie number of mar
riages i'm the state was 23,ss3. while the
total number of divorces was 1890. In
the county of Marion there were l.s6O
marriages and 40 divorces.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
spain without Money or Fleet to Re
Establish order In the Is
lands.

Paris. oct. 20. La Nolente, discuss.
ing the Philippine question yesterday,
said: THE Americans could well
make concessions to compensate for
their rigor on the Cuban question
Quoting the Philippine article of the
protocol, the paper says: The word
ing is vague. aud forecasts the Span
ISL contention relative TO the meaning
Of the words control and DISPOSE
ton
Spain, the paper concludes, is minus
money and a fleet TO rc-cstablish or
der, and il would be more prudent TO
allow the Americans to do so. Spain
claiming money indemnity in ex-
change for her sovereignty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The lresidents Proclamation Dcsignatins
Thursday. November "a. ~ DAY
or Thanksgiving.

Washington. Oct. 20. The presiden,
after the cabinet meeting ISSUED the
following Thanksgiving procana-
ton:
The approaching November brings 10
mind the customs OF our ancestors. h4l.
lowed by time and rooted In our most So
cred traditions, OF giving thanks 20 AZ
mighty God Tor all the blessings He has
vouchsaicd to US during the past year
Few years In our history have afforded
such cause for Thanksgiving We hu,e
been blessed by abundant harvest. n,,r
trade ana commerce have been wonder-
fully increased, our public credit has
been improved and strengthened AN s.D.
lions OF our common country have been
brought together and knitted into closer
bond OF national purpose ANA unity.
The skies have been for "A time darkpnel
by the cloud of war, but as we We're CONS
PEELED To take up the sword in the r.Ifl4e
of humanity. we are permitted 10 ri ice
that the conflict has been OF brief dura-
tion,and the losses we have had 10 mourn
been so few, considering the great results
accomplished. as to inspire us with graft.
tude and praise TO the Lord OF hosts Ne
may laud and magnify Ills holy name
that the cessation of hostilitics came sp
soon as to spare both sides the count le4s
sorrows and disasters that attend pro-
tracted war
do. therefore, invite All my fellow-clti.
zens, as well those at home as those who
may be at sea or soiOprnng In foreign
lands, to set apart ANA observe Thursday
the twenty fourth day OF November 10
come together in their several places ~
worship. for service OF praise ana
Thanksgiving 10 Almighty God for All the
blessings OF the year. for The mildness ~
the seasons and the fruitfuineSs of The
soil. for the continued prosperity or the
people. for the devotion and vulor Of our
countrNmen. for the glory Of our victory
and hope Of a righteous peace. an1 "a
pray that the Divine guidance which has
brought ms heretofore 10 safety ana hons
or. may be graciously continued !u tha
years 10 come
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Pv the President.
JOHN HAY. Secretary of State
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Muncie Ind. Oct. 2s.-Finding that
Mrs. Moses Mark. medium. had
doubtless hpynotized and compelled
Mrs. Colby Luther. now dead, to make
over to her notes for $4,000, the court
here set aside the transfers and re-
turned the notes 10 the estate. Jasper
North. the administrator Of the estate.
made the charges. He also claims Mrs.
Mark in the same manner got control
Of real estate to the value of $4,000.
Mrs. Luther died here last winter and
was called the mother of spiritual
ism" in Indiana.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
ALL OVER THE STATE.
Events in Various Portions of In.
diana Told by Wire.


Peru, Ind. Oct. IS. IT George aud
Thomas Fitzgerald. from Bunker Hill,
in this county broke Jail some two
weeks ago while awaiting transporta-
ton to the p.'nitentiary. William Fish
torn. a farmer. found them in his field
suffering with hunger and cold, and
after three hours If reasoning con-
WINGED them that good dinner pre-
pared by his wife and future obedience
TO the law was preferable TO the life
now before them. After dinner they
we're brought to this city and lodged
in Jail. A third brother. William. is
also in Jail charged with the murder OF
Quincy Beebc. a 14-year-old lad about
month ago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Laporte, Ind, Oct. 2s.-N !. john
son and James Brown. wanted in a
score of Michigan towns for operating
a swindle. are confined in jail here
awaiting trial in the SUPERIOR court
The men were arrested al Michigan
City. They alleged they were repre-
sentirg a Philadelphia rug company.
They advertised for help and disposed
If worthless machines for rugmaking
and then disappeared. Their opera
tions throughout southern Michigan
were very extensive. II they are not
convicted in the Indiana courts they
Will he given into the custody Of Michi-
rnn officers
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
Monument Inspection.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. as.-The lr-
diana Chickamauga national park
commissioners inspected the markers
recently erected or the battlefields
about Chattanooga TO designate the
position Of the Indiana troops and APP
proved them all. Secretary Carnahan
stated that the commission would petit
ton the nest legislature for an appro-
priation sufficient TO erect three very
handsome monuments. Indiana now
has 10 monuments and - markers on
the reservation. and with the three
new ones contemplated. will have more
than any other state in the union
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
The Presidents Amaa,it FOR Registration

Cleveland, o.. Oct. 29.-A speciai
from Canton. o.. says: Alidavit Tor
registration has been received from
President Mckinley by Thomas r..
Turner. of The city board of elections.
In answering the usual questions as
10 apr. residence. etc. Mr.. Mckinney
states that his temporary residence is
IN Washington. but gives NO. SO west
Tuscarawns street rs his real resi-
dcncc This is the old Mckinley home
stead
The president swcars II is impossi-
bic for him to he in Canton on any
registration day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Dublin. Ind. Oct. 2s.--A few days
ago Elias Simmons, "A well-to-do farmer
living two mics south Of this place.
accompanied by his wife, left for visit
with some relatives AT Carmel. He be-
came demented and mis- nephew, Charles
Thornburg. trough. him home. 1t is
thought that financial troubles have
caused his present state Of mind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
Mission Workers.

Indianapolis Ind. Oct. -. ~ The
twcnty-ninth annual session OF the cN-
ecutive committee of the Woman's For
eign Missionary society Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church began in Rob-
erts Park church. this city. and will
last seven days. AL the branches ex-
,cpt the Pacific branch are represented.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Alexandria. Ind. Oct aS The Alex
andria Gas company. which -ontrols
this city's supply. has advanced the
price Of gas 100 per cent This being a
direct violation of city ordinance
which regulates the price. the people
nre indignant and q determined effort
VII be made % fight the company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
The weIl-Drcsscd Body OF YOUNG W.
Found In the Mud Paddle seven
Miles from Peoria. III.

Peoria. H., Oct. 20. The body 2 :
;oung man has been found lying
" in puddle Of mud on q lonely Am
seven miles above the city. II Was N,'
dressed There was no nluu 81 4,
polished shoes. showing that inc "oDi
had been carried go the spot ~,
thrown out Of q vehis'ie. 'nci, n.
two bullet holes in the head oo'" =
Nring from behind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Wabash. Ind, Oct. 2s.-The Logans-
port & Wabash Valley Gas company,
operating the natural gas systems here,
at Peru, Logansport and Decatur, has
started its fine gas pumping plant just
completed near Decatur at Il cost OF
40. oon
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

From Cibara and Holguin, in Cuba.
come reports Of fearful epidemic OF
smallpox. In many cases the dead lie
unburied over so hours, there being
no one TO dig the graves. Many vic
Tins are buried in the yards of their
stricken.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
Accidentally Killed.

vincennes. Ind. Oct. rs While hunt
ing Tilton Hoffman 90 years old and
single. son of George Hoffman, was ac-
cidentally shot and killed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Secretary Long has taken the initial
steps 10 make san Juan, Porto Rico,
the first naval station of the United
States in West Indian waters. Con-
gress will be asked to appropriate
money enough TO make it one of the
best equipped naval stations the
United States has.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Moreover. some of ths bonds o Gu
ban muni .ipalities are held by citi-
zens Of trr United Statcs. and she
United Sts;es might insist that the
Investment cf her citizens in such So
curities are made good. che state de-
partmcnt has no information as 70 the
amount Of these municipal liabilities.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Lafayette Ind. Oct. %. ~ frncst
Freemrn. who killed his young wife
here last May. was given a life sentence
bv tnc Jury.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The United States supreme court
on the 24th, decided the joint traffic
association railroad case in favor oil
the United States and against the
railroads.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Gen. Correa, Spanish minister OF
war. has been prevailed upon 10 with
draw his resignation for the present
in view of the difficulties with which
the country is confronted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The navy department received DIS
patch from san Juan, on the 2ith, stat
ing that the evacuation of Porto klee
had been completed 10y the sailing OF
the last detachment OF Spanish troops
on that daN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Shebyville, Ind. Oct. 2s. - while
walking behind n horse cight-yenr-old
Wade Robert had his head kicked from
his shoulders
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Two American Protestant tract dis
tributers have been arrested at Are
quipa. Peru. charged with distributing
papers contrary to the state religion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The authorities of lloilo, Philippine
islands, have cablcd 10 Madrid eN-
pressing their loyalty to the Spanish
crown.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

COMPTROLLER c. G.. Daes, who is treas
urer OF the Lafayette monument fund'
is being deluged with contributions
from the school children of the coun-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Paris newspapers warmly praise the
exposition OF the French side OF the
Fashoda question presented by the
minister of foreign affairs. Nj. Del
casse. in the yellow book on the sub
iect issued on the 23d.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

South Bend. Ind. Uct os - Notre
Dame defeated the ne Paw football
team by score OF 30 70 0.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

bourbon. Ind. Oct. 2s.--Rcv. vii.
liam r. Meyers a well-known Dunkard
minister. died AT his home here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The British admiralty has ordered
every Seagoing war ship 10 have its
crew made up to the full complement,
rs ordered in case OF mobilization.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

James Wentworth Osgood died. Oh
the 25th, at his home in New York
city, aged 50 years. When young
man he worked on the Boston Tran
script Later he moved TO Columbus,
o., and published books, and after
ward to Nandalia. H., where he set up
the first power press run in Illinois.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The French cabinet crisis culmi-
mated. on the 25th, in the resignation
oil the BrissoE ministry.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

George Crawford left Denver, Col,
on the 25th. for New York, to con-
clude the sale Of 900 acres Of rich
mineral land on South Mountain, Ric
Grande county. 10 an English syndi-
cate for S2.5OO.OOO. Mr.. Crawford is
also just closing a sale Of the mines at
Twin Lakes. near Lcadville, for $780,
Doc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Capt. Grscom. who recently re-
turned to Havana from Pinar del Rio,
has surveyed and recommended FOR
selection the site Of camp capable
o. accommodating 1000 men, II IS
easy of approach by the high road. and
has good water supply.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The steamer Seneca sailed from san
Francisco. on the 18th, for Manila,
with 500 soldiers on board. All the
steam whistles in the water front sa-
luted the vessel as she passed down
the bay toward the ocean. and thou
sands Of people waved adieus from the
docks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

The French yellow book, dealing
with the part France took in the Span
ish-Amcrican war, was published, on
tie 25th. 1t comprises IL documents
and consists Of a dry record Of the ex-
changes Of dispatches with Madrid and
Washington while arrangements were
being made for the mediation OF
France
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04
ENCOURAGING REPORTS.
The Administration Satisfied with
the Latest Reports of Progress
Being Made in Paris.
The Standards, Having Found that tbs
American Com missioners Mean Exactly
What They Say, Begin tn Soc the fotii-
ny OF Unnecessarily froionging the
Peace Negotiations.

Washington, Oct. 29.-The president
was ena Dlcd 10 lay before the cabinet
very encouraging reports from faris
regarding the progress OF the peace
negotiations. The administration now
fully believes that the negotiations
Will be concluded much sooner than
was expected from the outlook a few
DAYS ago. Ii can be stated authori-
tatiyely that the commissioners have
not yet begun the discussion of the
Philippine question and. further, that
il will not be taken up until next
week.
The spaniard's Have Learned Lesson.
Since the Spaniards have found that
the American commissioners mean eN-
actly what they say. aud that their
presentation of the side of the United
States is in reality an ultimatum. the
usel essu~ss of prolonged debate. II T.
said has become apparent 10 the
Spaniards, and il is now believed the
Philippine discussion will be less pro-
tractcd than reported some days ago
The recent action of the United states
government in intimating that the ne
gotations were proceeding much toe
slowly. has had its effect upon the
Spanish commissioners, and they are
not likely 10 debate remaining propo-
sitions to the length tho did the set
Element OF the Cuban debt.
s,i,.n nnnt.tnuI Debts
The United States has not assumed
rcr guaranteed the so-called munici-
pal debt Of Cuba or Cuban municipal.
ties. but FL T. expected that such debts
will be paid by the municipalities IN
curing them. for 10y no reasoning
could they be charged upon spain
Our government. it is said. va official
circles. would look upon any attempt
AT e,adiug the payments Of such debts
as Republication and dishonest ane
! whatever government is estahi *heo
in Cuba VIII he expected TO see thai
these obligations are carried cut il
good faiih.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Tostmasfer-Gercral smith has Isl
sued an order directing that Hawaiian
pu tage stamps shall be recognized at
thoir face value for the prepayment Of
postage on an articles mailed in iia-
vaii. whether addressed for delivery
IN Tie United States or elsewhere.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Gen. T.. V. Summer, commanding tn,
department Of the Missouri and the
Colorado. and Capt. VIM. II. Beck, in
Tpector-general Of the department of
the Missouri. left Denver, Col. on the
Goth, for Sheridan, Wyo., to make an
inspection with a view 70 the cstab-
Iishment Of military post at Sheri-
dan for IL companies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

Mrs. Clara Kluge, Of san Francisco
who claims to have been the contract
wife OF the late Adolph Sutro, has
commenced legal fight for some OF
the Sutro millions by filing an apph-
cation for letters Of guardianship over
her two children, who are named in
the application as Adoiph Newton Su
tro and Adolphine Charlotte Sutro.
Chief-of-police Lees and Detective
McNey. the representatives OF the
state of Delaware. have appealed 10
tho postal authorities TO take some
action in the matter of the extradition
OF Mrs. Cordclia Botkin. accused OF
numbering Mrs. John l.. Cunning and
her sister. Mrs. Joshua Dcanc. Of Do
yer. Del, by means Of poisoned choco
latcs sent through the mails. The
postal authorities have promised Il
look up the law in the matter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-04

fv the President.
JOHN HAY, Secretary Of State.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-30

period for the associations OF the
past. At an early hour the Invading
Emergency Corps served delicate
luncheon and the invaders Withdrew
wishing, Mr.. Cochran all happiness
and success in the time which he
must spend away from us.
THE NJ. W. OF A
The entertainment given last Mon
day evening was a success so far as
entertainment was concerned, About
one hundred invited guests were
present. The good of Woodcraft was
set forth by Mr. Murphy, of Kansas.
and was presented in so forcible a
manner that all could plainly see the
advantages the M. w. of A. has over
other orders, and which accounts for
its unprecedented growth in the past.
He plainly stated 10 business like
way the advantages the Modern
Woodmen OF America have over all
other orders. He explained how this
order has grown $4,000 the past year
and will 10 the coming year gain
nearly double that If IL continues TO
grow as at present. DR.. Hibbln made
a very fine address, which was well
rece ived. After listening to some
good music oy the orchestra, the en-
tire company went TO the banquet
hall and partook Of refreshments,
which were pronounced No. by ALL
Havanas we're passed and all joined in
a social hour. The gentleman from
the East expressed themselves as
highly pleased with the Salem meet
ing, and remarked that Salem was
chuck full of warm-hearted ! sociable
people. The Salem lodge is growing
and has 9S members in goud standing
and ere the present year is over there
will be close to 200 AS deputy or
ganizer, John Chase has now large
number of applicants, and as soon as
the heated term is over this new camp
will enter the field for the banner,
which is offered for the largest camp
in the state
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-30
The Northern Pacific

Railroad still continues the popular
route for eastern travel and now that
summer Is opening up it becomes more
so than ever. The pleasant and com
Portable accommodations furnished
passengers are proYerbial and need no
mention.The quick time made, without
change OF cars is universally known.
The road traverses the most magnifi-
cent belt OF country In the world.
every mile furnishing constant seem
cry attractive and interesting, so
that the traveller goes through withs
out fatigue and reaches the journeys
end without realizing distance. All
through Washington, Idaho, Montana
Dakota, Nebraska and the other
states, the eye is feasted with scenes
pleasing and impressive, while no
sand storm, suifocating atmosphere or
other demoralizing dlscomf0rts are
met with. For tickets and full par
ticulars call on
THOMAS, WATT & co.
Agents.
No. 225 Commercial street, in the
building formerly occupied by Dan j,
Fry's drug store, Salem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-30

Monday evening as John w. Coch-
ran was preparing for "taps" he was
surprised by small detachment
of his friends who carried his home
by storm and made Mr., Cochran pris'
oner for the evening. After JoE n
had recovered his breath the army
of occupation withdrew with their
prisoner to the lawn where game
were INDUCED in which recalled the
happy days of good con.radship gone
by and which served as a pleasant