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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
AgreeabIy Surprised.

Russiaville. Ind. Sept. 3o.--The
friends and neighbors Of John Hughes
were very agreeably surprised whs n
he stepped from the train here. His
na me had been in the list of killed in
the reports of the memorable battle
at Santiago and his brothers and
friends mourned him as dead.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
GAS EXPLOSION in A TUNNEL.
Thirty Men Taken Out, All In an Uncon-
scious state-AIi Expected
10 Recover.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. LA spe-
cial to the Journal from Wallace,
Idaho, says:
Seven boxes Of powder exploded In
tunnel No. at Mullan last night. The
night crew was overcome by the gas.
Thirty men have now been gotten out.
Many are unconscious but it is be-
lieved that all will recover.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Anderson, Ind. Sept. 80. - County
Commissioner Metcalf lost a pocket
book containing $500 in greenbacks
and il was returned TO him by August
Ludquest. who was arrested year
ago on a charge Of robbing Barney
Nonhoorebeke Of 800. but was ac-
quilted. lie has. however. been under
shadow which this act will tend 10
dispell
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Muncie. Ind. Sept. 50.-The death
of Rev John Buckles, aged 81. oc-
CURED al Dunkirk from a stroke OF
paralysis. He had been actively en-
gagged in the ministry Of the old school
Baptist church for - years and had re-
sided in and near Dunkirk for 60 years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
Wife and Goods Gone.

ConneTsville. Ind. Sept. 30.-Wesley
Alfred. Of Union county, former
resident Of this city. was lere looking
for his wife. two children, some bed
ding. harness and chickens, all of which
are missing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Naval Constructor liobson says he
can raise the Spanish cruiser Crisio-
bal Colon, sunk at the battle Of Santi-
ago. with the use Of air bags in week,
If given the authority To do SO. The
Colon. i appears. was not seriously
damaged BY shells. but her valves
were opened, which caused her tc
sink
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
a soldier Killed.

Anderson. Ind. Sept 30. John
Kirsch, of this city. member Of bat
tory u. Fourth United States artillery,
was ground TO pieces at Mckecsport
by the cars. Kirsch had just been re-
leased from the hospital at Baltimore
and was on his way home TO marry
Miss Josephine Mcnamara.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Fort Wayne. Ind. Sept. 30.--Miss
velma Ohneck. prominent young
woman. has been elected queen Of the
carnival which will be given in Fort
Wnxne reXt week
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
WI, New Try the Colon

Moreover. il is now proposed TO give
him further aid in his effort to raise
the Colon. by far the finest ship of the
Spanish squadron. Whatever credit
has been earned 10y Constructor Hob
son by reason of the Teresa, would. in
the opinion of Mr.. Allen. be largely
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
Reception for Soldiers.

Hope. Ind. Sept. 3o.-The Woman's
Relief Corps Of this place handsomely
entertained at Grand Army hall in
honor Of the Hope returned Puerto
Rican heroes. Archie Williams and
John Rynerson. Of the Twenty-seventh
Indiana battery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Mislawaka. Ind, Sept 30-Henry
Schnur. proprietor Of the Pleasant
Valley fruit orchards. was found dead
by Grand Trunk section men near the
railroad tracks. The body bears marks
Of violence. but the cause of death has
not been ascertained.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR HoBsoN.

-NAN ~ tV-NS nv OlN hVh'V+N+
exceeded if the attempt 10 raise the
Colon results successfully. In the ease
OF this ship, the young constructor
has pledged his professional reputation
against the unanimous opinion of all
the expert wreckers who have exam
ined the ship.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The United States consul al Vienna,
In report TO the state department on
the trade Of Austria-Hungary for 1897.
ascribes the general decrease in ex-
ports TO this country to the fact that
the same goods are now manufactured
in the United States. and can be sold
there at ~ same or lower prices than
the Austrian goods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

On the Goth the peace commission
of the United States arrived in Paris.
and was met at the railway station by
the United States embassy. a number
OF Americans and many reporters. \
considerable crowd outside the depot
witnessed the departure OF the com
missioners for their hotel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Complaint reached the treasury de-
partmcnt, on the 2sth, from steam
ship agency at New York. that one Of
their vessels. the Arkdaia. had been
refused permission by the Spanish au-
thorities at San Juan. Porto Rico. 10
unload her cargo. The matter was re-
fcrred 10 the war department.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Alexandria. Ind. Sept. 30. - TIL.
body Of Peter Maurer. night furnace
man at Eppencott's glass factory, was
found in cistern. lie was 30 years
old and leaves n wife and five children.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The house and furniture OF VI. Emile
lola are about 10 be sold to satisfy a
judgment of 10000 francs obtained
against him by three handwriting ex-
perts who recently won libel suit,
gowing out of the Dreyfus case,
against the author. The experts re-
fused the offer Of NJ. Octave Mirebeau
10 be responsible for the amount.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
Rescued from Gypsie..

Hartford City. Ind, Sept. 30.--Revs.
Beeks and Martin, two ministers Of
this city, rescued n rine-year-old or
phan boy from a gang of eypsies here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Laporte. Ind. Sept. 3o.-Ed +. Bah.
private in company F. First Illinois
volunteers. died at his home in this
city Of typhoid malaria contracted in
Cuba
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

II is expected that the French min
lister of justice, NJ. Sarrien. if he has
not already done so. will issue direc-
tions that the rigors of the imprison-
ment of NJ. Dreyfus be modified. ac-
cording to custom. pending n final de-
cision in his case. which is now before
the court of cessation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The wrecking company engaged.
under Lieut.. Hobson. in the work Of
saving the wrecked Spanish warships.
has succeeded in floating the cruiser
Infanta Maria Teresa. The cruiser.
after being got aiioat, was taken To
Guantanamo bay, where she arrived
on the cath.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The guns which were taken ashore
from the Spanish cruiser Alfonso MI.
during the blockade of Havana by the
American fleet, and which were placed
in the Reina battery. have been re-
turned on board that vessel and re-
mounted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

An imperial Chinese edict practi-
cally rescinds the recent reformatory
edicts and orders that Chang Yen
Hwan. the former member of the Chi
nese foreign Office, and opponent OF
Ii Hung Chang, be confined until fur
tLer notice.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07
ORDER OF OCCUPATION.
The Fourth United States Volunteer In
fantry to Proceed. Fully Armed aud
Equipped, to Manxaniilo, Cuba.
Washington, Sept. 30.-The follow
ing order for the occupation of Cuba
was issued yesterday:
Headquarters Of the Army. I,
Adjutant-General's once.
Washington. Sent. %. lrQs.

was issued yesterday:
Headquarters Of the Army.
Adjutant-General' once.
Washington. sept 20, is9s.
BY direction OF the secretary OF war
the Fourth United States volunteer infan-
try. detachment from the Seventh army
corps will be placed in readiness for i'm
mediate service in Cuba, pursuant to Cen
eral orders ia. current series, from this
office, and proceed fully armed and
equipped to take station at Manzanillo.
the commanding officer reporting his ar
rival by telegraph to Mai. Gen. James II.
Wade, U. ;. ". Havana, who will give in
structlons as to its duty and disposition.
The quartermasters department VIII
furnish the necessary transportation, and
the subsistence department will provide
the necessary suitable rations. and the
surgeon general make ample provision for
necessary medical attendance and sup
plies for the troops en- route and after ar
rival.
By command OF Mai Gen. Miles
III. g.. cORBIN.
Adiutant-tfenerAl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

Gov. Holcomb of Nebraska has re-
ceived a cablegram from Manila ten
dering the resignation of Col. John b.
Bratt of the First Nebraska infantry.
1t will be accepted. and Maj. stotsen-
berg of the same regiment promoted
TO iii the vacancy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

On tile Goth the official elimination
of the remains OF Columbus took place
in Havana in the presence of Gen.
Blanco. Secretary Gown. the civil gov
ernor. the bishop, the dean of the ca
thedral and other authorities.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

1t now looks as if il would be No
vember at the earliest before the next
expedition can leave for the Philip
pines. None of the transports due at
San Francisco have arrived, though
they may put in an appearance al any
moment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The Americans contemplate taking
possession Of the entire insnrgent feel
in Manila bay. because the vessels are
fiying an unrecognized flag. and are
liable 10 seizure as pirates by the war
vessels OF any nation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

A congress of mothers. under the
auspices OF the national organization,
will be held in Omaha. Neb., October
s. and 10. by invitation of the Trans
mississippi exposition. All interested
In the movement are invited TO attend.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The numerous articles of mail mat
ter reaching the San Francisco post
Office, addressed to Hawaii. paid for at
only domestic rates. indicate gem
eral but erroneous impression that our
domestic postal system was extended
10 those islands when they were an
nexed. Except on matter addressed
20 our soldiers and sailors the Univer-
sal Postal union rates apply.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

All arrivals at Port Townsend,
Wash. from Dawson during the past
month have reported the health condi-
tions in Dawson as most deplorable,
and a death rate ranging from five To
seventeen per day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

On the goth the board Of directors of
the American Peace society adopted
resolutions approving the cars dis
armament circular. expressing appre-
citation OF President Nc kinley's prompt
Endorsement of the ears project. and
declaring the time opportune for the
reopening Of negotiations for per-
manent treaty Of arbitration between
The United States and Great Britain.
and urging the president 10 proceed
in the matter at the earliest practical
moment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-07

The letter of Secretary Alger 10 the
president asking for an investigation
of the war department has been made
public.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
The Schooner Was Struck by the
Steamer Norge, Forced Over and
Went 10 the Bottom.
NINE MEN SAVED
AND SIXTEEN LOST.
Passengers ON the steamer Thrown
Into a Panic. but Were Quleted
When Told That no Damage
Had Resulted.

New York. Aug. 25-The Thingvalla
Line Steamer Norge, which arrived here
early today reports she sunk the
French fishing schooner LAooquette Of
Bayonne, France, on Saturday last, on
Grand Banks The captain and eight
sailors were saved. Sixteen went down
with the unfortunate vessel
The Norge sailed from stettin Aug.
s. The weather was generally hne TO
the banks Of Newfoundland, when there
became foggy with patches Of clear
weather. On Saturday, Aug. 20. be-
tween and 4 O'Clock In the afternoon
the weather become foggy. but not %
thick The vessels speed was reduced.
Captain Kundsen said he could zee about
three cables lengths ahead. The wind
was fairly brisk from the west, south.
west. when a vessel suddenly loomsd up
from the north with sails full and stood
directly across the bow Of the steamer.
Bells were rung TO stop and backed Al
full speed, but too late 10 check the
steamers headwAy. The fishing sohoon.
er fell across the bow and with a crash
was forced over and sunk. Three men
sprung aboard the Norge.
The passengers Of the Norge, most Of
whom were about the decks. rushed
about in alarm at the shock, but wers
soon quieted, when they learned that the
steamer was uninjured. Boats wers
lowered and six men and dog wers
picked up. The vessel sank almost i'm
mediately. and in sinking carried with
her IN Of her crew.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
RAILROAD COLLISION
IN MICHIGAN.
Twelve Persons Were IRjursd and Some
ef them Are Reported TO Bs In
serious Condition

Port Huron, Mich. Aug. 25. Twelve
persons were more or less seriously in.
jured in collision on the Flint and
Pere Marquette railroad here They are
Mrs. James Hobbins Of Wales. hip
broken and spine injured; two ribs frac.
tured.
Mrs. Margaret Downer Of Wales, two
ribs fractured.
Mrs DIR. wilkinson Of Almont, head
cut, cheek bone injured.
Miss Martin Of Detroit, nose broken
and scalp wounds
Mrs. NJ. $. Swan Of Almont, leg
bruised and ankle sprained.
Miss Knoz Of Memphis, face. head and
shoulders injured.
Mrs John Glegg Of Memphis, head
and hip injured
Mrs Mcclure Of Memphis, shoulder
and arm injured.
Mrs Victoria Cook Of Wales, thumb
on one hand and finger on the Other
broken.
George 7. Frye Of this city, thumb
dislocated
Bessie Baker Of Memphis, and Mrs
Helen Wilcox OF Wales were so badly
shaken mp as 20 require medical atten
tion, but no bones We're broken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
she Il Willing to Take Care Of Ger
vsrs's Oniesrs. hat she IL Not Con-
esrasd About the others

Washington, Aug. 25-The presi-
dents magnanimous offer to Spain
through the good offices Of the British
ambassador at Madrid In the first week
OF August, Just after the initiation Of
peace Negotiations. 70 release all the
Spanish naval prisoners on parole for
prompt repairiation, which was declined
BY Premier sagasta AZ the time, has
had the direct result Of alternating most
OF the ordinary prisoners, as well as
many Of the officers, from their mother
country The navy department may
eventually Be compelled TO abandon the
comparatively luxurious treatment Il
has accorded these men, and put them
20 work. There are 1900 prisoners At
Seavy Island in the Kittery (Me. } navy.
yard, intending nearly all she ordinary
seamen Gad petty officers who were
saved when CerverA's feet was annihi.
lated. A, the national hospital near
Norfolk, Va. the seriously wounded,
ZOO in number, have been under treat.
ment, and most o, them have convA-
lesced The principal officers, number.
ing 81, have been quArtered in Annapo-
Lis In buildings which will he needed In
few weeks for the officers and profes-
sors attached TO the naval academy.
The msl At Norfolk are = great bar.
den upoa the naval medical authorities,
bat the nasy is principally concerned re-
Earding the large force Of men at Sea-
vey island. Thsy are quArtsred In com.
Portable bat temporary wooden struc-
tures, which do very well for summer,
but which will cause great suffering
soon % account Of the approaching
cold Weather TO which the spaniArds
are whally unoocustomed. Some OF the
Spanish officers have written home that
they hOpe the war will continue another
year IN order that they can snioy the
trea,msn, they have been receiving,
but others. notably Captain Concas,
who hAs been in this country longer
than any Of his colleagues. have recent
iy zused considerable pressure from
various sources, chiefly political, 10 be
brought TO bear on the navy depart.
msui to consent 10 the return Of the cfii.
GERS 10 Spain.
Naval officials make no conceAlment
Of their anxiety 10 get rid Of Captain
Conoas and all the other officers At An.
napolk and Norfolk who are now on
limited parole, but there is no intention
TO release the officers until Spain makes
some provision for the ordinary seamen.
Iih the impression In the navy de-
parimeni AZ Spain IL so much more par.
ticulAr about prohibiting ordinary sea-
men to accept parole than she is In the
case o, their superior officers that some
ultra motive must be at the bottom Of
the matter. and that possibly II her OH.
GERS were returned home the Spanish
government would take no further in.
teresi In the sailors, but leave them as
pauper dependent on the charity Of the
United States. IL Is certain, therefore,
the prisoners will remain, and II Spain
continues 70 be indifferent IL Is possible
some Of tho luxuries will BE- taken from
the officers, and Il a they will be mado
20 feel IN a measure, that they are In
fact prisoners OF war.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
chlns.s wemsn Arrive.

san Francisco. Aug % Five hun.
drcd and fiftysix Chinese women who
arrived from the orient on the steamer
Belgic have been brought % this city
from the quarantine station on Angel
island. OF this number 30 are tickctei
for Mexico, the balance claiming TO be-
entitled 20 land owing 20 prior residence.
Special attention will be paid 10 the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
PECIAL ROUND TRIP RATES
VIA
THE OLD RELIABLE SHORT LINE
IN. 4 G. n. II. r.

The Quickest and Best Route. Upe-
qualed Double Daily Service to 81.
Louis, and direct Connections 70
Points East.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
Died FROM an Op.r.sIoa.

New York. Aug. 2s-Mrs. Anna
Knowlton Colby Is dead in this city
from the effects Of a surgical operation
Her husband. Charles L. Colby, VINO
iied in .see. was prominent in New
York business circles, and was closely
interested In railroad and banking eir.
gleG He was At one time president Of
the Wisconsin Central railroad. Mrs.
Colby took q deep interest in charities.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26

San Francisco, Aug. z6.-The steam
or Brunswick has arrived 10 days out
from So. Michaels via Dutch hArbor,
with 250o pounds Of whAlebone and 20
passengers from Dawson. Thoss com.
ing from the Kondike were retioent re-
garding the kraonnt Of treasure brcughi
down, but the % 10 not believed to
large.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
All surpla. Troop. ordered Home.

Washington, Aug. 25.-orders have
been issued TO General Miles to send
home from Porto Rico all troops not act
uAlly needed for service there.
No point has been designated a. yet
for their Decentralization in the United
States. but the examination OF several
sites are being looked after. II is de.
sired TO secure healthful camp, and at
the same time one where dissmharka.
tion can take place at once without de.
lay such AZ that occurred At Montauk
Point.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
THE USUAL ELECTION
WAS POSTPONED.
Supreme Oniosr. Of the knights Of Pyth.
ias Not nahoted For ON Account
of the Iuvestigation.

indianapolis, Aug. 25-Tho election
of officers Of the iuTSemo lodge OF
Knights Of Pythias did not take place
this morning. It Is usual TO elect Off.
GERS on the third day OF the biennial ses-
sion, but was objected TO because OF the
Investigations now going on and one
representative insisted that the election
be delayed, as 1t would not be the proper
thing.to elect men who were under In.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26
rr.n.nnr,. Reach M,nIi..

Washington, Aug. 25-Thc war de.
partmont has received the following
from General Merritt az Manila:
"Tho Rio de Janeiro and the Penn
sylvania arrived on Wednesday All
woro well No casualties, excepting
Private wenks Of the First Sou Da.
kota, who died between san II acisco
and Honolulu "
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26

For full particulars, time cards, Sleep
er reservations, etc. apply to nearest
ticket agent, l. & q. MR.. r., or ad
dress ID. J. PRIcE,
G.:P. and T. A., /. x G.N.R.R.
Palestine, Texas,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26

Chinese enroute 20 the Omaha expt
ton a. many previous arrivals hAv
used the factor" privilege 10 obtain
legal residence in the country.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-26

testigation. There were stormy times
In the lodge room and several appropria-
tons that usually went through with a
whirl az former meetings were either
referred or voted down. and there was a
strong determination on the part Of
those opposed TO the present shpreme
officers 70 stick close 70 Pythian laws in
everything.
Inquiry was made a. 20 the present
condition o. the claim held by the 81.
preme lodge against the City National
bank Of Fort Worth, Texas
SPAIN INDIFFERENT
AS TO HER SEAMEN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-11-17
Death of Michael Welsh.

Michael Welsh died on Wednesday
morning at . o'clock at his home on
South Centre street. Less than week
ago he was attacked by pnuomonia, and
so rapidly did the desease accomplish its
work that he succumbed in great pain
yesterday morning. Mr.. Welsh was a
resident OF town for some years past,
coming here from Schuylkill county.
He was engaged in the saloon business.
He is survived by widow and two sons,
Steve, OF the United States Marine Corps
recruiting office at Pttsburg, and Rich
ard, of town, and step-son, Edward
Casey, Of Frackville.
The remains will be inferred tomor-
row at st. AIMS cemetery. A requiem
mass will be read at $50 o'clock.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-11-17
PERSONALITIES.

Bernard Boyle returned on Monday
from Philadelphia, where he was under
going treatment for an injury his foot
received in the mines two years
ago. He was to have been discharged
from the hospital next week, but the
death of his mother brought him home
earlier.
Charles j. O'Donnell, who spent the
past three months in Philadelphia, has
returned to his home at Ridge and Main
streets.
John b. keenan, has resigned his posi-
ton as breaker foreman at Eckley and
will remove his family to Freeland.
Miss Annie Goeppert has returned to
Brooklyn, N. Y, after few weeks visit
to her parents on Walnut street.
Fred Koons and Morris McClennan,
two students at Wyoming seminary,
are home on short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Condy Boyle, Sr., OF
North Ridge street, are visiting rela.
tives in Rnsh valley.
Joseph Wagner, of Drifton, left on
Tuesday for Florida, where he is en-
ployed.