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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09
When They Write the President.

The st ate Department has given
over to The Ladies' Home Journal
for publication its ''Royal letters"
addressed to the President Of the
United States by Napoleon !, Queen
Victoria, the Prince Of Wales, Ma
poleon i'll, and Emperor William |
Of Germany. Napoleon announces
such events as his marriage to
Marie Louise; the birth of his son,
the King Of Rome; his return to the
throne Of France from Elba; Vic
toria announces her accession to the
throne Of England in 1886; her
marriage to Prince Albert the birth
of the Prince Consort; and the fa-
nous letter thanking President
Mckinley for his congratulations on
her Diamond Jubilee will also be
given. The whole collection, in
fac simile, will be presented in the
October number Of the magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

satht'f pu @Ai ShSs
A surprise party was given last
week by the little folks at the home
of Mrs. John Bretz in honor of
Master Albert and little Miss
Theresa Spayd, Of Jasper, who were
visiting relatives here.
Rev. +. s. Horton was in the
city, Tuesday, enroute for his home
in Harrisonville, O., where he goes
to resume his pastoral work. He
goes alone, declaring the Buckeye
girls are handsome enough for him.
The three telephone wires enter
ing DR.. Schwartz drug store were
burned entirely off for about two
yards, near where they entered the
second story of building, by the
lightning, during the storm last
week. The Doctor for awhile
thought 'blue blazes."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

One person has held 600 shares
of Lake Shore stock for twelve
years. lie bought the stock when
it was selling at par, and it has
yielded $4,000 yearly income. The
stock that he bought f,r 800, 900
is now worth $4,000 and yields
81 900 annual income.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

"Do you think it is nice, papa,
for any one to make remarks about
any one else's dressp" asked n
young lady in her teens the other
day when her father came home in
a iovial mood. Certainly not, my
dear" said he, swell, then, "
continued The little mink, imam
ma was saying this afternoon how
awful shabby my best dress is, and
that she couldn't think how it was
YOU hadn't noticed it,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

j. w. Miller, H. j. Bretz and
Dink Allen quarreled Monday,
which resulted in several blows,
Brett and Allen coming out second
best. Miller was brought before
Squire Johnson on the charge Of
assault and battery. He pleaded
guilty and was fined two dollars
and costs.
Martin Lori, Of this city, has been
awarded the c ,ntract for the erec-
ton Of the new M. K. church build
ing at Mt. Carmel, Ill. His bid
was $16,475.-Independent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09
Heading Him OFF.

Standofi-There is ,nly one way
of preventing a returned Arctic ex
plorer from going back to the frozen
north.
Sawdoif-What way is that2
Standoff-Don't send a relief ex-
pedition when he goes the first time.
Harlem Life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

nuntlnspurg news.
A grand display of fireworks at
night will be one of the features Of
the Red Mems Pow-wow on Ocl. Is.
"The best ever held" That is
the appellation given the Teachers
Institute held at Jasper last week.
The ladies of the Catholic con-
gregation netted the handsome sum
of $9l.15 at their ice cream social
on Wednesday night Of last week.
A new map Of Dubois county,
drawn by Geo. r. Wilson, Of JAS
per, and printed by the VIM. b.
Burford Co., Of Indianapolis, has
just been issued. The map is 2Sx
"a inches.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

vvvANTEr " SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w Persons i'm this state to manage our
business In their own and nearby counties.
IL IL mainly Office work conducted at home.
salary straight 500 "A year and expenses
definite. bonalidc. no more, no less salary
Monthly $50 References. Enclose self ad
dr. Ssed stamped envelope, Herbert J.. Hess,
Prcst., Dept. VI. Chicago. l'h
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

Society needs protection from
people who talk about books which
other people haven't read.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

Monroe county is to have new
railroad twelve miles long, to con-
meet Clear Greek and Harrodsburg.
The cost is estimated at $165, 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

The jury failed to agree in the
case Of Lambert jenkins, an Air
Line conductor, charged with as.
saulting DR.. LaFollette Of Mott,
Harrison county, whom he elected
from train. The case was tried al
Corydon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

No man ever believes that wom-
an in a white frock can be anything
but angelic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-09

The young man can't hide his
egotism any more than he can hide
his mustache.
Some people 60 away to rest and
take with them other people who
made them tired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
LEFT MONEY TO HIS FRIENDS.

Martin J. Duggan Makes Several Be
quests In Augusta and Savannah.
The will of Martin J. Duggan was filed
in the Court of Ordinary yesterday. Mr.
Duggan was for long time janitor at St.
Patrlclt's Church.
He leaves in the first place 500 and a
gold and a silver watch to Jerry O'Dono-
hoe of Augusta. To Arthur Thomas of
Augusta he leaves 500 as a token of
friendship To Mrs Ann Hopkins of Sa-
vannah he leaves 500 as memento of
regard. He leaves another 500 to the sis
ters of st. Joseph's 1nfirmary, and a fifth
800 to the pastor of st. Patricks Church
Augusta for masses for the repose of his
soul and those of members of his family.
Miss Catherine Ann c. Ahearn is APP
pointed sole eXecutrix of the will and TO
her is left his gold watch and all the resi-
due of the estate after the other requests
have been provided for. Besides the per-
sonal property left, the estate consists OF
S2l9 in cash.
Letters of administration, with will an
neXed on the estate of Alethea A. Bur-
roughs and Joseph II. Burroughs, were
granted to Nina Bryan Burroughs
Robert H. Cornwell and J. r. Saussy
Jr., administrators of the estate of George
Cornwen, filed a petition for letters dis
missory.
Victor S. Studer, administrator of the
estate of Josephine HabusetEer, filed a
petition for letters dismissory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
WILL SEND A COMMITTEE.
SAVANNAH'S CLAIMS FOR TROOPS
TO DE PRESSED.

COngreSsman Lester Willing Com
mittee should Come to Washington
and VIII Cooperate with 1t in
Urging Savnnnah's Advantages as
an Army RendezvOus-The Com
mittee VIII Probably BE Announc-
ed by the Mayor at the Meeting of
Council Tomorrow Night.
1t has been decided to send a committee
10 Washington Thursday TO appear before
the Secretary OF War for the purpose Of
urging the claims Of Savannah for share
OF the troops to be concentrated at South
ern ports The number to compose the
committee, and who will be named, are
matters yet to be determined.
The advisabiHty of sending a committee
is not considered favorably by some of the
aldermen. 1t Is believed that unless the
members have a personal acquaintance
with those in Washington able to assist in
getting recognition, and then having
enough influence themselves to accomplish
what is desired in the face of other cities
contending for troops. the mission may not
prove effectual. AS the matter stands, the
belief strongly prevails that the long delay
in asking for troops may itself be difficult
to overcome.
Mayor Meldrim has said nothing for pub
LEGATION about Col. Testers tele gram, re-
celved Sunday but it is understood IT left
the matter of sending a committee optional
with the authorities here. If they think
it advisable 10 send a delegation of in
fiuential men TO present the citys claims,
there Is no question that Col Lester viii
glacly cooperate with them in an effort
to secure a portion of the troops for Sa-
Vannah, or have them camped in such
proximity to the city as will insure bene-
fits There is universal confidence in Col.
Testers ability 10 place the matter fOrci-
bly, before the department. Believing
more can he accomplished in a plain sim
PIE, unaffected statement of the city's
claim, 1t Is the opinion of a majority that
an informal conference with the Secretary
of War or the proper authorities will serve
TO get the troops, as soon as they are or
dered from Chickamauga or the state en-
campments
Plans viii be discussed in detail and
final suggestions made as to the best
course TO pursue in Washington at the
meeting of Council tomorrow night. BY
that time 1t win be fully decided who will
be sent, IL those to so are not named by
the Mayor to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
HORSE THIEF CLAYTON HELD.
Figured in a similar Affair to Mr.
GIeasOn's at Fitzgerald Recently.


GIeasOn's at Fitzgerald Recently.
w. L. Clayton was sent to the Superior
Court yesterday by Mayor Meldrim. Clay
ton is the man who stole Police Commits
sioner E. C. Gleason's horse and buggy
fled to Oliver, and was arrested there by
parties on the lookout for him.
1t has now come to light that Clayton is
the one who stole a horse and buggy a
few days since from Mr.. Lon Dickey at
Fitzgerald, went to Albany and there dis
posed of it for $35 TO MI Morris Meyers
Of that place. Clayton confessed the theft
to Chief McDermott. who wired Dickey
of the fact. The owner then went for his
property.
Warrants for horse stealing were sworn
out against Clayton at Fitzgerald, after
which Sheriff Handley wrote Chief Nc
Dermott stating that as the first offense
was committed in that county, he thought
the prisoner should be tried there The
chief declined 10 surrender Clayton, in
forming the sheriff he could get the Of
fender after the Superior Court tried him
The minimum penalty for horse stealing
is ten years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
COL. RAYS RECRUITS.
Lieut.. j. II. Kinzie VIII BE First
Lieutenant of New Company.

Lieut.. j. II. Kinzie VIII he First
Lieutenant of New Company.
Enllstments In Col. Patrick II. Rays reg
iment, a company of which Is now being
made up in Savannah by Ensign James A
Thomas of the Second Division, Georgia
Naval Battalion, were quite encouraging
yesterday at the recruiting quarters over
the Merchants Bank.
Lieut.. J. II. Kinzie of the naval reserves
will be first lieutenant of the company
forming. He has been in the second
division of reserves for some time, and
has shown skin as a commanding officer
always acquitting himself well in every
thing it fell to his lot to attend to.
A telegram was received yesterday from
Maj. Charles L. Buck of the regiment, 10
Ensign Thomas, who is to be captain, an
nouncng that a mastering officer will be
sent to Savannah as soon as the company
is formed, for the purpose Of mastering il
INTO The service OF the United States 1t
is stated that if the present progress is
kept up, the company will have its COM
plement of men by Saturday, and thar the
mustpring officer win be here some time
next week.
The object In organizing the regiment Is
to get u body of men thoroughly accli-
mated to the Southern heat and who can
go to Cuba with comparative immunity
from its effects. IL is understood Col. Ray
will be South very soon for the purpose
of arranging for his men 10 concentrate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
BEACH INSTITUTE GRADUATES.
Sixteen Girls and Two Boys Received
DfpIOmns Yesterday,

The graduating exercises Of Beach In
stitute were held yesterday afternoon in
the institute chapel, at Price and Harris
streets. The stage was tastefully decora-
ted with United States flags and very pref
ty floral designs of palms and lilies, with
other flowers The motto of the gradual
ing class, Labor omnia vincit," appeared
above the stage in bright red letters.
Very pretty invitations to the exercises
We're sent out, and the audience complete
ly filled the building. The programme
consisted Of ESSAYS, recitations and songs
by the graduates. and an address by Prof
Morrison A. Holmes, principal of Avery
Institute, Charleston, s. G., who took for
his subject 1.-THE Best Gifts" This al
dress was very instructive, as well as en-
tertaining. and was delivered in a strons
fcrceful manner.
The fun programme was as follows:
Muslc-"Awake. Awake! The Flowers
Unfold"
salutatory Address-Jennie c. Houston.
Chorus-'Anchored."
Essay-"Nineteenth Century Progress"
Beda A Smith.
Recitadon-"The Witch's Daughter"
Sarah o. Lee
Chorus-"Come, FAIRIES, Trip It."
Essay-"Woman's Influence" Helen c.
Elmore.
Valedictory-Rebe Sengstacke.
Springtime'
Commencement Address-Prof Morrison
A. Holmes
Duet, from Mendelssohn.
Presentation of diplomas.
Parting Song Written by Jessie Bradley
and Helen E1more
Sixteen girls, Jessie A. Bradley, Pauline
V. Clark. Helen G. Gilmore, Hattie Gerri-
deaue, Lottie c. Green, Margaret L. Ham
ilton, Jennie c. Houston, Ida M. Lee. Sa-
rah o. Lee, Kate A. Plant Josephine H.
Pope. Mary \. Sengstacke, Rebecca
Sengstacke, Beda A. Smith, Lula Smith
and Blanche Travis, and two boys, Will
lam D. Kennedy and John c. Hunter, com
pose the class of ninety-eight.
The first honor was won by Rebecca
Sengstacke, and the second honor by Jen-
ME c. Houston.
The graduates were grouped upon the
stage, where their voices could be heard
to advantage. The singing was very good
especially the song composed by two mem
bers of the class, which was sung to the
tune of "Auld Lang Syne."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
HALF A TON DOx ToR THE GUARDS.
Eighty Contributors to the Package
Sent to Tampa Yesterday.

Eighty Contributors to the Package
Sent to Tampa Yesterday.
A box measuring six feet in length. five
in width and four in height, and weigh
ing close on to halt a ton, was sent by the
Southern Express Company yesterday af-
ternoon by the Ladies' Volunteer Guards
Aid Society TO the Guards in Tampa.
There were no less than eighty contri-
butors to the box, which when packed
contained hams, tongues, sardines. corned
beef, sausages, salmon, eggs, condensed
milk, bacon, home made rolls and bread
pickles, canned tomatoes, peas, corn
soap, ten dozen bottles of lime
juice hundreds of lemons packages
of grits and rice, and varied
assortment of books and magazines. The
supplies will probably last for a week or
two when the ladies viii again get to-
gether and forward another big box
The ladies' who were in charge of the
packing of the box yesterday were Mrs
Mrs. Charles w. Austin, Mrs. f.
]. Thomas Mrs. Harry Blum, Mrs.
John Hopkins, Mrs. E. f. Bryan. Mrs
W. q. Cam, Miss Demerse, Miss Georgia
Sereven and Miss Margaret Cosens. There
VIII be another meeting of the society en-
Wednesday afternoon, when it is hoped
that all the members will be present and
new names enrolled
The ladies of Savannah certainly de-
serve great credit and praise for the nm
uring efforts and hard work they have
done for the soldiers, who viii undoubted-
ly find camp life much less unbearable
when all the good substantial necessaries
Tampa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
Gun THAT SHOOTS UNDER WATER.
Inventor GalIager Believes He Has
Solved the Problem.

For several days experiments have been
! in progress at Tybee with gun that
shoots under water. Heretofore it has
been claimed that 1t was absolutely i'm
possible to discharge a cannon or any
other weapon in which gun powder is
used under water, the result of such an
attempt being the bursting of the wea-
pom used
Mr.. Harry Gallager. of this city, believes
he has surmounted all the obstacles In the
way and will soon have an invention that
meets all needs so far as the successful
discharge Of projecules under water As
concerned.
Mr. Galiager has been working on this
invention ever since the war broke out.
His idea is that with such a weapon as he
has In view a shell can be thrown against
the unarmored part of an iron clad below
the water line, and the vessel really
sunk. He has progressed far enough in
his experiments TO believe that success is
assured. Heavy cannon balls have been
thrown distance of nearly 200 feet IN
der water by his invention, and when it is
projected he expects to be able to send
destructive bombs many times that dis
lance. The experiments at Tybee have
been made with a small cannon, placed
on the beach, ready to fire When the
cannon was completely submerged a ian
yard reaching TO the shore was pulled
and the cannon discharged After the tide
had gone down the projectile was hunted
up and the distance it had gone under
water measured. A system Of valves pre-
vent the water from entering the gun af-
ter the discharge. The experiments VIII
be continued until the invention is per
fected. The attention of the government
Will be drawn to II if what is hoped for is
achieved
" A boat like the Kathadin, which Is
expected 10 ram vessel of the enemy,
could be armed with one of these guns,
below the water line said Mr.. Gallager
in discussing his invention. 1t could be
aimed and fired by the officer on deck
by electricity. The projectile, loaded with
gun cotton or other high explosive, strik
ing the enemy's ship below the water line
would do such damage as to sink 1t in
a short time. This would accomplish what
is desired without subjecting the Katha-
din to the great dangers encountered In
rammng. ] believe the plans have
worked out will do the work effectively at
quite a long range when they are fully
perfected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
MAI. wYLLY's STAFF.
The Officers Who Are to BE APP
pointed,

The Omcers Who Are to be APP
pointed,
The companies of the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards held meetings last night for
the purpose of discussing the work before
them The men turned out well, but there
was no particular business of interest.
except the matter of instruction to the
newly appointed non-commissioned Off
GERS in preparing them for their duties.
Some staff appointments will be made
by Maj. r. S. Wylly commanding the
corps, within a few days. 1t is understood
pretty well who the new officers will be,
among the members of the club. Mr.. W.
N. Pratt has been selected as quarter
master Mr.. J. l.. WalthOur as commits
sary and Mr. George A. Cosens as adju-
tant of the battalion. They will all rank
as first Ieutenants. DR.. Howkins VIII, Of
course. remain surgeon of the corps
1t was reported around the armOry that
Col Garrard might come TO Savannah to-
day on a short leave. If the troops are to
embark for Cuba az once, as is reported
from Washington, the chances are that
Col. Garrard will not come.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
GEN. MILES, TRIP TO TAMPA.
He VIII Pass Through Savannah at
g O'clock This Afternoon.

He VIII Pass Through Savannah at
O'Clock This Afternoon.
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who is next
in command in the army to President Nc
Kinley, viii pass through Savannah this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, city time.
A telegram, received late last night from
Washington, stated that Gen. Miles and his
staff, making a party of thirty, had left
by special train over the Southern Rail-
way for Tampa. The special will come
over the Florida Central and Peninsular
Railroad, just behind the regular No. 81.
which arrives at 547 p. m, city time The
train viii be run into the Central depot.
and win probably remain ten or fifteen
minutes.
Gen. Miles is on his way to Tampa. from
which point he Will direct the army of in
vasion OF cuba. His "trip has been post
poned from time to time and il was not
generally known until last night just what
time he would make a start
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
PAYMASTERs FOR TAMPA.
Volunteers Expected to Get Their
Money Along with the Regulars,

Eight members OF the United States
army, George f. Glenn, f. S. Dodge.
George r. Smith, ]. l.. Bulls, e. Dodge,
Otto Becker, F. f. Corlis and f. H. Good
hart were registered at the De Soto hotel
for dinner yesterday.
They We're on their way to Tampa, and
1t is stated al the hotel that they are pay
masters of the army on their way to
Tampa for the purpose of paying off the
soldiers there on June l. Paymasters for
the regulars. or a portion of the regulars
have already gone 10 Tampa and il is
supposed, therefore, that this last lot OF
paymasters viii do something for the vol
unteers, in spite OF the fact that reports
Were sent out stating that the volunteers
would have to walt, as no provision for
paying them had been made.
The report came from Tampa a dav or
two ago TO the effect that the volunteers
there would be paid OFF on Monday or
Tuesday. The behef then was that ell ar
rangements had been made TO pay the
troops, and they all expected their money
1t is not believed that the government viii
slight the volunteers, as has been reported.
The men are entitled TO their money. they
need il, and the chances are that they will
get II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31

THEY TOOK IN BEAUFORT,
Two steamer Loads of Excursionists
Returned.

The steamer Clifton arrived early last
night from Beaufort with the 400 or more
negro 'excursionists she carried to that
place for the Decoration day exercises.
The crowd was an unusually well behav-
ed one, and no disturbances occurred eth
er going or coming. The Alpha, with
about 300 eXcursionists, left Beaufort at
6 o'clock in the afternoon and arrived at
1890 this morning.
There was no disorder during the day.
and it was said a quieter Decoration dav
had never been known in Beaufort. Capt
Strobhar and Passenger Agent Kent of the
Alpha, who were crowded overheard. lust
as the steamer left her dock at Savannah
yesterday morning, received no injuries
by their fall. They We're endeavoring To
keep the crowd of negroes from crowding
on the steamer In the crush some one
pulled the rail out of its place in the gans-
way, throwing Capt. Strobhar and MI
Kent overheard They climbed out and
seized a rope, by which they were hauled
on board without being injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
HUssARs TO TIT To-MoRRow.
Much Interest in the Head and Ring
Contests.


Contests.
The Georgia Hussars have discontinued
their drills for the summer Much inter-
est is manifested, however, by the troop
in the annual tilt, which viii take place
in the Park Extension tomorrow after
noon.
The troop viii assemble, mounted, and
proceed to the park, where twelve of the
command, Lieuts McAlpin and Cunning
ham, Sersts. West, Gordon and Silver
berg, Corps Connerat and Gordon, ana
Privates Fleming, Killorin. Martin. Nor
ton and Taggart. will take part in the
Head and ring contest.
Col. w. W. Gordon. accompanied by
Capt. j. c. Postell and Capt w. G. Har-
rison of his staff, will go 10 Springfield to-
morrow for the purpose of inspecting the
bingham Hussars, Troop c of the First
Regiment Cavalry. The present officers OF
the troop are Capt. Morgan and Lieuts.
Dasher and Neidhnger, but owing to inter-
mai discussion among the men in the
troop, a general shaking-up is predicted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-31
wAcHsTEIN's WAY OF DOING 1T.

Has Notified the President How the
spanish Elect Can BE Captured.
Mr.. solomon Wachstein has written a
letter to President Mckinley giving him
a plan for capturing the entire Spanish
feet in the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba
He received a reply yesterday. signed by
Secretary John Addison Porter, stating
that his letter had been received and it's
contents duty noted.
Mr.. Wachstcin was seen Yesterday AZ
his place on Broughton street by rem
resentative of the Morning News aud ask
ed about his views OF the matter. tie SAID
he did not think 1t advisable to state tust
what his plan was at present but MAT II
Is IN the possession Of The officials of .he
government and they are at liberty TO act
upon 1t. He has made "a study of the sit
uation there and believes that he has the
right idea of the means for do,po. av,o,-
with the Spanish fleet