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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22
IO SUCCEED BLISS
MiSSourian Is Chosen But Not
Webster Davis.
ETHAN ALLEN HITCHCOCK
Now Ambassador to Russia,
Is the Lucky One.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 2L-The presi-
dent today nominated the following:
Ethan A. Hitchcock of Missouri. to be
secretary of the interior.
Joseph NJ. Johnson. TO be register of land
office at Marysville, Cal.
Richard Lebert of Colorado. to be con-
SUI at Client, Belgium.
Juster Armijo, to be postmaster al Albu-
querque, n. NJ.
The president also sent 20 the senate a
large number of recess nominations for
postmasters and army appointments.
Washington. D. c., Dec. 21.-The senate
today confirmed these nominations:
Ethan A. Hitchcock OF Missouri, TO be
secretary Of the interior.
Z. E. Mckinley, 10 be receiver Of pub
lie moneys at Guthrie, Oklahoma Terri
tory
d. K. Watson of Ohio, to bea commits
sioner TO revise and codify the criminal
and penal laws of the United States.
Postmasters:
Kansas-C. C. Clevenger. Osawatomie;
A. g. Whitman, La Crosse.
Nevada. Steiner, Austin
Idaho-R, II. Barton, Moscow.
ST. outs, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Hon. Ethan Allen
Hitchcock, who was today appointed secre-
tary of the interior, TO sucneed Secretary
Bliss, was a former wealthy lawyer of st.
Louis AT present he is in Russia, as
United States ambassador TO which posi-
ton President Mckinley appointed Mr..
Hitchcock in 1897. He is a great personal
friend of the president.
Mr.. Hitchcock is a business man of st.
Louis and was for some time an extensive
plate-glass manufacture. He is d great
grandson of Ethan Allen of revolutionary
fame. His ancestors were from Vermont,
but his father moved south and Mr.. Hitch
cock was born at Mobile, Ala.
Senator Proctor, who was in st. Peters
burg during the last summer, says he is
very popular in the diplomatic corps and
among the acquaintance he had made
abroad.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22

Tho Tenth United States infantry that
has been stationed at Fort Reno for some
years. and but recently returned from
cuba to recruit up, has gone back again
10 the island. leaving the wOmel and
children behind. The headquarters Of the
regiment Is still al Fort Reno. and il Is
hoped when things quiet down little the
''Yanks'' viii return again 10 their Old
stamping ground Lieutenant Hslmick Is
commanding officer. ouartermaster. sdja-
taut, commissary officer and chaplain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22

magnificent ex-
ample of what
care OF health
will do for a
man Is pre-
scented in the
life of Nj.
Gladstone, the
'greatest states
man of the
century. This
~ I 4 II q Via
Man - at
eighty-six
years of age,
retained his
intellectual
vigor uuabat-
ed, and had
not lost the
sin ewy grip
with which he
-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22
POP CAUCUS DECIDES
On RAILROAD LAWS
Continued from First Page.)

wanting Browns enmity. the legal gentle
man declined to enter into the wrsngle. Il
is doubtful if Brown can De ousted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22

II Is currently reported that when Major
a Z Woodson. Ninth cavalry. returns
from Washington he viii have leaten-
ant coloaers commission In his INSIDE
Naist-cuat pocket His promotion VII
take him 10 the Third. Sixth or Eighta
cavalry. al white regiments.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22

Accting Adjutant General Oraer has IS
sued commissions to the following; :. -
Pamb. captain; j. NJ Grimsley, hrst neu-
tenant. and Frank Hudson, second heu-
tenant. all of Company 10, Pawnee; 1t
nest W. Tanner, second lieutenant Com
many q. Kingfsher.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-22

Secretary Jenkins issued charter 10
the Oklahoma City Live Stock company
with principal place or business IN taat
city. The company will buy and sell i've
stock and has a capital stock of $5O'on'
The directors are Anton II. Classen, :.
r. Bennett, F. NJ. Riley and j. L. Wikin'
all Of Oklahoma City.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.
exceptional Interest Taken In the Ceiebra-
tion OF the Anniversary of Nelson's
Great Victory In London.

London. Oct -. Exceptional inter
o., !, - taken in the celebration OF the
anniversary OF the battle of Trafalgar,
on October II. 1905. when the British
fleets under Admiral Nelson, gained a
brilliant victory over the fleets oil
France and Spain. commanded by Nd
miral Nilleneuve. The cause of this in
creased outburst Of patriotism here IS
the dispute with France over the
Fashoda question. which. in some
quarters is looked upon as matter
that may possibly bring about war
between the two countries. The Nell
son column on Trafalgar square was
profusely decorated and entwined with
n chain of laurel leaves. while laurel
festoons hung from each corner of the
capital TO the lions at the base,
which was deliberately embellished
with anchors. wreaths. flags and ever
greens. with background OF crimson
cloth. There were also floral shields IN
each corner. inscribed with Nelson's
great victories. "St. Vincent. Camper
down" THE Nile" and Trafalgar"
The morning was showery and mis-
tv. but many hundreds of people were
present 10 cheer the hosting OF tho
Union Jack on the top of the pedestal
| n eight o'clock.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Judge Hammond, of the tnlted
safes circuit court az Cleveland. o., on
the 18th. granted the application OF the
American steel and Wire Co. for
blanket Injunction against the striA-
ing wire drawers.
Wm. Lowe. the self-confessed train
robbcr. was arraigned before the GRIM
inal court in Kansas City, Mo. on the
10Th. and pleaded not guilty. This plea
Was. however. a mere formality, that
he rich; be held as n witness for the
trials OF the men he says were with
him in the Missouri Pacific robbery.
loves bail Was fixed at $4,000. lie
was unable to furnish IL
Senator Redfeld Proctor was re-
elected by the Vermont Legislature on
the 10Th.
Mai. Tilden. Of the First California
volunteers. and DIR. Lewis. Of the He'd
Cross society. arrived at Victoria, u.
G.. on the 18th. from Manila on the
steamer Empress of Japan.
The statement Of the condition OF
the treasury. issued on the 18Th
showed. Available cash balance
S3O3. cor 400; gold reserve. SAL .56l,s A.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Inquiry Into the Death or Harold
Frederic W bich school MAS
Responsible:

L.ndon. Oct. -. The inquest ovel
the remains Of Harold Frederic, ih.
newspaper spondent and author
who died suddenly on Wedncsdal
morning at Henley of heart disease
was adjourned Yesterday until Ncdnes
day next. The evidence prcsento
was somewhat sensational. Mr. Fred
cries daughter Ruth said her fathe
did not believe in doctors. She addc
that il was with his consent, but an
der the influence of Others that MI
Mills, a Christian scientist, Was sun
moned TO attend him.
Kate Lyon, a member of Frederic
household. testified that the dcccas'
had asked her TO call in Mrs. Mills IN
the latter came TO the house and .
pounded the system followed by n
Christian scientists. On the same ia
Mr.. Frederic dismissed the docto
who had been in attendance on hir
Most OF Mrs. Mills treatment co
tinued the witness, was what is know
ms absent treatment. At the 7
doctors Were again summoned. b
the deceased informed ther that wh'
they had previously attended him
had not followed their directions.
Mr.. John Stokes, Mr.. Frederl'
amanuensis. testified that he had
formed Kate Lyons he might
charged with manslaughfcr il n
Frederic should die without receivll
medical treatment.
Doctors Brown and Freybergcr 7
physicians who had attended Mr.. frf
eric. said the deceased had suffer
from rheumatic fever. and that
was paralyzcd on one side. His deaf
they asserted. was due to syncol
Both declared their belief that wi
proper treatment the patient Won
have recovered.
The inquest was adjourned IN
Wednesday. when il is expected VI
Mills will he examined
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
statement showing the Present Area oi
Unappropristed and unreser,ed fuphc
Lands Largely In the Desert.

Washington. Oct. pa statement
prepared Mt the general land Office
shows that at the present time there
are $40 ,36s,2.4 acres of unappropri-
ated and unreserved land in the Unit
ed States. exclusive of Alaska. Or thus
area. 546.549.655 acres, or more than
"a per cent.ar in the l3 so-called dcs-
ert land states and territories. Of the
vacant lands in -sese states and terri
tories il is estimated that 32,lI6,OOO
acres are OF a character that may be
denominated as desert" under the
law providing for the disposal of des-
ert lands: that is. lands that do not
produce native grasses in sufficient
quantities to make an ordinary crop
of hay i'm usual seasons if nnfcd by
grazing animals, and lands. which.
without irrigation. do not contain suf-
ficicnt moisture to produce q natural
growth OF trees. or make an agricul-
tural crop of any kind in amount TO
make the cultivation thereof reason
\ ably rcmnncrative.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
THE WAR INVESTIGATION
The Commission Arrive at Atlanta,
and Proceed To Port MCPHERSON
No Complaint Encountered.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 2.Ihc war
ycstigating commission arrived b
over the Southern railroad ycsier'
at ten o'clock and after calling W
Gen. Pennington. IN command 81
department.. proceeded to Fort
Phcrson. The only work TO be q
here is i'm connection with the hosp
al the fort. The members sepafa
into parties OF two each for the \
pose of visiting the various di'isf
OF the institution.
They found the barracks az the I
had been transformed into hosp
wards. and Notwithstanding the
was wet. the wards were all found
be comfortable and warm. made s'
each case by large stove in the
ter of the room. There are now
patients in the institution. and M
of them are conyalesccnt.
The commissioners talked with
Ceons. nurses and patients. They
countcred no complaint from the
men, and nurses stated that the
was constantly growing less and
irksome. owing TO the decrease ~
number of patients.
They also visited the mess hail OF
conyalescents while they were ~
ner. and the diet kitchen while
ncr was being prepared
found the men in the mess y
abundantly supplied with food
partaking Of il with a relish kh'
only to mcn who have just reco''
from typhoid fever.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Indiana polls, Ind, Oct. 2l.-Ihe
grand cha pter Royal Arch Masons held
its fifty-tLird annual meeting in Ma
sonic hall. Secretary smythe report
ed the total membership AT the Begin
ming Of the year o be $3.50. an increase
OF los over that OF last year. The re-
port of Treasurer Rice showed total
receipts for the year. including last
years balance, TO be S5.s51.3l: eNpendi-
lures. S3.ls915; balance on hand, ST.
Cos. i6. Manual NJ. Fisher, Of Msha-
waka. was elected grano high priest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
NEWS FROM INDIANA.
Latest Happenings Within the Bor-
ders of Our Own State.
To Prevent Pollution.

Muncie, Ind. Oct. 81. - DIR. liurty.
secretary of the state board OF health
OF Indianapolis; Il. I. Sweeney, state
fish commissioner of Columbus; .. y.
Cranor deputy fish commissioner, and
Attorney Ballard. of Anderson, repre-
seuting the state. met representatives.
of The Anderson. Noblesville, York
town. Albany, Wabash. Eaton and Mum
Gle straw board works in this city and
decided upon plan proposed 10 pre-
vent the pollution of rivers. and
streams with the refuse from the mills
with view of saving the FISH and
health Of residents along the streams.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
Secured Additional space.

Paris. Oct. %. When Ferdinand w
Peck. the United States commissioner
TO the exhibition of 1900. arrived IN
this city. the space allotted to the
nited States NJ the exposition
grounds was 10000 feet Mr.. Peck's
first gain was 5000 square feet and he
has lus, secured $4,000 square feet
more. by means of a direct order from
The French government the director
OF the exposition. making the present
total 2O3 900 square feet.
Germany has 10000 square feet. II
IL cot known yet how much space has
been allottad to England or Russia.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
The Mechanics aud Traders '""'|
New York city sustsin-

New York, Oct. 22.--The Mecha'
md Traders bank. concerning W
there developed some adverse r"'l
over night. made its exchanges ~
ual al the clearinghouse yesier
Among the bank presidents ~
town the belicfprcvailed that the
is perfectly solvent. and that y
90 right on. although there m'gn
some change in the management
q directors meeting late in inc
President Baltoes was deposeu
Vice-Prcisdent Lee Schlcsinger y
! president.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Logansport Ind. Oct. 2i.--A south
bound freight train on the Nandaiia
was wrecked at Horney creek two
miles north Of this city. by the break
ing Of a coupling pin. demolishing five
cars and badly wrecking IL Others, XII
ing TWO men who were riding on the
bumpers. The men are supposed TO be
Albert Glib. Of Eikhart, and John Metz
Ter. OF Wakarusa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Orleans. Ind. Oct. 2i.-Caroline Gul-
lett, a pioneer Of this county, who lived
five miles south Of Orleans. walked TO
town through the rain and left for her
home IN the afternoon. Her body was
found by the roadside within mile OF
her home. where she had fallen from
exhaustion. and being unable 10 arise
lav cut All night ard is supposed to
have chilled to death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Waldron. Ind. Oct. 2l.-Fire de-
stroyed the freight and passenger
depot here. The freight department.
Us slled with goods. all of which were
consumed, some OF them Delhg very
valuable. A tramp was put OH the
train here, and threatened to get even
with the railroad company. The hre
was undoubtedly of incendiary origin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

yincennes. Ind. Oct. 81. = The boiler
in the sawmill owned by Thomas
Noltemeyer, of Freelandsville. ex-
pIoded. killing the engineer, Frank
Jerel. and seriously inJuring viii Rob
bins and George Boyer. Jerel was
blown about 30 feet and was badly
mangled. He leaves family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Nincennes, Ind. Oct. 2l.-Cassius
Ellis and John Lacefield. claiming TO be
detectives from keensburg, H., are IN
Jail here charged with kidnapping Eli.
ia Madden, farmer of Knox county,
whom they charged with being acces-
sorry before the fact TO the murder OF
George W. Doane. January %, 1898, and
for which Charles Bohanon has just
completed a term at Jetfersonvilie re-
formatorN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Wabash. Ind. Oct. 21.-Paul Herring.
one of the best-known citizens in Wa
bash county. died suddenly. Mr.. Her
ring has been connected with the Wa
bash paper mill ever since il started, IN
1850 and during the past three years
has been superintendent OF the con-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

shelbyvile, Ind. Oct. Fl. # Thomas
Shipp. arrested hers. charged with alb
sconding with $500 belonging TO W. ii.
Bean. Of Chicago, escaped from the Of
ficers while returning from the court
rnnin 10 tie mil
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

rendlctcn, Ind. Oct. 21.-The Pendle-
Ton windcw glass factory has begun
flowing gas. 1t Is believed that the
starting Ct so many OF the smaller IN
dependent factories WI aid in settling
the wage scale dispute and induce the
larger plants in the combine to start,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The subsistence department OF the
army has a statement reiuting some
features OF the testimony OF Maj. sea
man. surgeon. before the war investi-
eating commission. Maj. Seaman said
no one could get supplies for the sick
from the commissary Of subsistence,
vet when he left Ponce the chief com.
missary there had at his disposal
s244.Ooo. subject to requisition Of sur
geons. for just su.h supplies as sea'
man said he wanted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

In the United States circuit court OF
appeals at Philadelphia. on the 18th.
Judge Shiras handed down an opinion
reversing the decision Of the United
duty case Of the importing rirm Of
Meyer d Dickinson against the gov
ernmeni, the suit being commonly
known as the Hat trimming case"
The decision OF Judge shiras is against
the government.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Jacksonville. Ind. Oct. 2l.-Hon.
James Burke. aged 70. died here Of a
conges,ive chill Mr.. Burke had been
councilman. treasurer and postmaster
Of this city.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
A Zine SneIfer.

Matthews. Ind, Oct 2i.-Robert
Maine. the swayzee glass man. has lo-
Gated a zinc smelter here Work will
begin Immediately on this factory, and
its promoter hopes to have il in opera
tion in 90 days. 1t Will employ 100
hands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The secretary of war received the
following telegram from Gov. Ilonsh
OF Minnesota on the 18th; agree
with Gen. Bacon that the Indian war
Is at an end"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The government industrial commits
sion organized in Washington, on the
18th. by electing Senator Kyle chair
man. ex-Representatiye Philips. Of
Pennsylvania. first vice-chairman.
Representative Gardner. of New Jer-
sey. second vicc-chairman. and J. NJ.
Farquhar, Of Buffalo. temporary secre-
tary. II was decided 70 adjourn iill
the middle OF November.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
In n Receiver. Hands.

Wabash. Ind, Oct. 81. ~ The marble
works Of Thorne d. Wilson have been
placed in the hands Of a receiver, James
McCrea being named TO take charge of
The firms affairs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
nnhx EntnIly burned.

Liberty, Ind. Oct. 2i.-The youngest
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Zachariah ii. Stan
ley. of this place. was fatally burned
while playing before CRATE fire in the
absence Of his mother.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Jesse James, and all the parties
named in the confession" of W ".
Lowe have been indicted by the JACK
SON county (Mo) grand jury for me
robbery of the Missouri Pacific tram
at Leeds on the night of September
%
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

1t is semi-ofiicially announced that
France will withdraw the Marchand
expedition from Fashoda as soon as
the special messenger now en- route
from Marchand arrives in Paris.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Liponier, Ind. Oct. 81. - Solomon
Nav. n merchant Of this city, lied pc
,ition in bankruptcy. Liabilities. $i6,-
000; assets. $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Sullivan. Ind. Oct. 21.-J. W. Molar,
a miner in the Jackson Hill mines
northeast OF this city, was killed by
falling slate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

on the sealing schooner Viva. ar
rived at Victoria. Il. G., from Alaska
were three Scandinavians who made
the trip from Lake Bennett. Alaska
via st. Michaels, in an open boat,
distance of 1000 miles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

A cold rain. followed by snow, To-
rcther with a high wind. visited Kan
sas and portions OF Missouri. on the
l7th. seriously interfering with trai-
lie and business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The arbitrators selected TO decide
whether the Canadian Pacific railway
j. entitled to differential. under the
rates made by the United States lines
on freight traffic between san Fran
cisco and eastern points on or east Of
the Missouri river. have rendered de-
cision to the effect that the Canadian
Pacific railway is not entitled to diff
ferrnfiai
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The speech OF Sir Michael hlcAs-
Beach ct North Shields, on the is'h.
has deeply impressed England and
the utmost concern is felt as 10 no"
France will receive it. The idea has
been prevalent that the French have
not realized how seriously England
felt on the Fashoda question: whicf
mas been coupled with a desire iha'
r,.nce would not force England to al
armed support of Lord Salisbury
stand.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Information has reached the war de-
partment that high Office. OF the
Spanish army very recently made the
statement that had the Spaniards been
aware of the condition of the Ameri-
can army. its inability to withstand
the hardships of the campaign itf
lack of medical and other supplies ano
general ineiiiciency, as told IN ths
American press. the Spaniards wouls
never have surrendered.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28
a broad Hint.


section . Of the civil service act of
January is. iss3. provides that no per-
SON in the public service has any right
70 use his official authority or infiu-
ence TO coerce the political action OF
any person or body
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

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-
lnted 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, 1898-10-28

The California state board Of health
has appointed DR.. {. \. Rsgglcs. pres
ident Of the board. to visit the Hawaii
an islands 10 learn the extent OF the
presence Of leprosy. ard TO report
measures to prevent its introduction
into California.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The attendance az the Omaha expo
sition. on the 18th. was estimated al
"a. 900. Az railroads report heavy trai-
fic. despite unfayorable weather Ne
Araska day was celebrated with en-
thusiasm. the auditorium being
hacked
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

Rev. George II. Parish, pastor OF the
Congregational church at MARSHALL
town, Ia. was arrested. on the 18th,
on the charge of forgery. The arrest
was made by deputy sheriff from
Sandwich. H.. and a Pinkerton detec-
tive. Parish is charged with forgery,
committed at Sandwich. July Il. 1895.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

The steamer Roanoke arrived at Sc
attle. Wash. on the 18th. from -.
Michaels with about 500 passengers
and gold dust estimated al 100000.
OF this the Canadian Bank Of Com
merce received 5000. 900. and the Bank
of British North America S750,0oo-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-28

General passenger agents Of nearly
III the great American railway sys-
TENS attended the forty-third annual
convention Of the American Associa-
ton OF General Passenger and Ticket
agents in Detroit. Mich. Two hum
dred active members were present on
the 18th. many accompanied by ladies'