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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

MACK MARKS MARK.
ana nnipuiators az Men and
Lee isiation.

Mark Hanna and the syndicate assoc
citation with him devoted their untiring
energy and money without limit 10 Sc
cure the nomination and election OF
Mckinley. lie has proved TO be an IDEAL
occupant Of the executive chair, viewed
from the standpoint of the corrupt
gang Of republican managers who
placed him there. This syndicate was
not seeking Header" What il re-
quired was mask Mckinley was
certainly their man. lie has a face that
beams like harvest moon, and n
tongue that never wearies in utfering
bland but meaningless platitudes. His
policy is not much criticised. for the
good reason that he evades committing
himself to any specified policy.
To comprehend. or rather TO detect,
the lack OF explicit meaning of McKin-
ley's utterances. one must first under
stand that he is simply n mask" and
his mission is TO cover and shield the
gang" behind him. partly by that
beaming face. and when necessary by
utteranccs susceptible Of double mean
ing. The only way to get an accurate
understanding Of what Mckinley
means is 10 wait and see what he does.
Reviewing Mckinley's record, we
find that he very easily relieved his
conscience of the promises made TO
hundreds of thousands who supported
him in the belief that he would make
earnest. continued and effectual eff
forts to bring about international BIZ
metalism. A review Of his utterances
will not recall any direct promises IN
regard TO bimetallism. These prom
ises, like most others made by him
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
M'KINLEY'S POLICY.
Doubie-DealIng Methods and Cant
Phrases of the Foremo
Republican.

The future OF the Philippine
islands," said President Mckinley in
his Boston speech. is now in the hands
Of the American people. l have no
light or knowledge not common to my
countrymen. ! do not prophecy. The
whole subject is now with congress,
aud congress is the voice, the con-
science, aad the Judgment Of the Amer
lean people"
Sounds fine, doesn't IL? But where
are "the voice, the conscience, and the
Judgment of the American people
just at present; and how are they 10
have opportunity TO make themselves
felt? What sort of a policy and lead
ership is this which relegates the
Philippine question TO 1.-THE hands OF
the American people" and then pro-
ceeds 10 tie those hands. by refusing TO
conyoke congress in special session?
If President Mckinley spoke in good
faith at Boston, why is not the Fifty
sixth congress sitting at Washington
to deal With the Philippine question.
and to outline Philippine policy? The
president is like Orator Puff, lie has
two tones TO his voice. To the people
he says: IL leave it all TO congress"
To congress he says: Leave ii all to
me"
Until Decent next, for two-thirds
OF year likely 10 be prolific Of events
| of the most mcmentous character with
relation to the Philippine question, the
"voice" Of the people will be silent, the
conscience" of the people can effect no
quick touch, the 'jud gment" OF
the people will have no way TO make it.
self felt. The president will have abso-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

We can touch the hearts Of those
~e love when our hearts have been
touched by Christ
We do not read Of THE resolutions OF
the apostles" but The Acts OF the
Apostles"
Many of our prayers are so half
hearted that we should be greatly sur
prised If God were TO answer them
No man has even begun TO be per
feet till he has learned that life Is for
duty, and not for pleasure.-Atlasss
Constitution.
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lutte power. with no congress on his
hands. to deal with problems. as TO
which he says he has mo light or
knowledge not common to my country
men,
Is this deep. calculating design? Or
is it mere vacllation Of purpose on the
presidents part? Think Of the infamy
ofgood Americans being called traitors
because they lack confidence in such a
presidents policy of shreds and
patches.-Albany Argus
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31
sweet Enough for You.

a little dream OF white,
And little stream Of blue.
And that's the Easter bonnet
That is sweet enough for sou'
a kiss beneath that bonnet
Is as sweet as honey-dcw
And the ribbon blue upon II
Tanglcs all the heart OF you'll
A little dream Of white.
And little stream OF blue
And that's the Easter bonnet
our dear old sweethearts knew
A kiss beneath that bonnet
Made your glad lips wish for two.
And that's the Easter bonnet
That is sweet enough for you'
F. l.. Stanton. in Atlanta Constitution
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

Here Is paper" he said. that ad-
vocates n movement TO compel women
to take Off their hats in church as well
as in the thcater" ''ln church, she
exclaimed. That's what IL says.
might as well abolish Easter entirely,
she said Indignantly .-Chicauo Evea-
ing Post
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sous heart was SCI upon Lily, me
nrufa former mistress Of whom she
t.n fond "Liiy's an right. nah. "
M Arahella Maud. The eldest daugh-
aF nut 'tain'i cnuir All stylish
s ,acl on two or three names.
Ef she MAS a boy reckon we'd call
ttr Mckinley" put in benjamin ilarri-
Ma. Then. rs bright thought struck
Mm. What's de name oh de presi-
ofnis adv. Arabella Maud 2"
~fa, promptly answered that young
ter.nn. who Was authority in her own
Mr.ieillar circle. even in matters per-
fff'rr "a The white house But YOU
.se we've rot an Idly; ldy Elizabeth"
Drosu Simpson. the head OF the fam
ls, hose name couldn't have been
nnu appropriately. SAT smoking his
nf n the warmcst corner of the
ehrrevs. No one ever thought OF
consulting him about family matters.
~ns *. yer NAH SAYS chile MS" he'd say
ai.mcs with "a show 81 authority.
no poriant maitahS to tend 10
Nueh What they were no one cNtrdis
c0roA. Therefore. an explosion Of
chimney. No one ever thought OF
rasl greater CONSERVATION than he
Ga when. taking his pipe out Of his
mouth. he said: Name the kid Eastah
Lit~
lor 4 moment there was silence; then
b'- better half rolled her eyes in his
direction till nothing but the whites
"A SHY xsif
'Nhah'd yer get such an ideah in yer
PATE. ole man.
Cause to-day's Easiah. TO be suah.
answered Green. chuchling al his own
brightness.
Strange to say. all were favorably i'm
pressed. sounds like 'riStocratic white
iolhs" said Arabella Maud.
Grover Cleveland had gone over TO
ihp clothes basket where little No. :
WIS peacefully sleeping. and stood gaz-
in- 80 her for few moments. Then he
said in a deep bass voice. which was
going TO say came from his boots. only
h. was barefooted: Lilies is vhite.
This seemed poser. hut Arabella
Maud proved equal 10 the occasion.
Yer -ranmah's named Rose" she said.
sharply, "and she's the blacklist niggah
ton cver seen I reckon there's black
roses and lilies. too. nowadays. I've
sven en- i'm bunnifs"
pruycr was quenchcd. and the baby s
name was settled.
Poor little Easter Lily. 1t wasn't
ipir before they discovered that some
Thing was the matter with her sight
Nhr can't soc the leastest thing" com.
hilned Abraham Lincoln. who was try.
Iv 'o amusc her one day. II done
picse she's blind as bat" And so i;
proved.
happier, healthier little darky
Neter livcd and with six brothers and
NF'frs TO see for her. She didn't miss hcl
yves for awhile. But il was grea'
tiief to Mrs. Simpson. Her chief com
ior' was in the child's name. "Eastal
i'lA 20 sort q religious like" she'c
Se} Pears like it's jest the name foi
pore blind lamb"
WITS. simpson was a devout member
WIS Zion Baptist church." and Eas
WIZ ''lt was very fondo going with hci
"Nu llstcning to the singing. | thinl
srlic Of Mrs. Simpsons sorrow owe
F' chd's misfortune, she felt that j
mellow conferred certain dstinc
on upon her to be the mother Of |
"-nd child. and she took particular
pr''c in leading Easter Lily up I he aisle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-03-31

Wages are being raised!" shrieks
a republican organ. Yee. and factories
are being shut down by the trusts.
throwing thousands of men out Of en-
ployment. The alleged raise in wages,
when properly realized, is simply n
reduction in pay. The trusts are en-
deavorng to pave the way for four
years more Of Hanna.-lllinois State
Registe~.
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r,.b In Newly Formed waters.

Newly formed lakes, canals and so
forth often become mysteriously pop
ulaicd with fish. This is believed 10 he
effected by birds which. having been
feeding on fish spawn elsewhere, alight
in the new waters and drop some OF
the spawn from their bills.-Chicago
inter Ocean
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"a woodland, vale ana n'huoW
~ birds glad carols ring.
AZ swelling buds and blossoms
remind US Of the spring
q.he foaming, dashing river
rejoicing to be free,
,-,,s madly leaping onward
qo ioin the distant sea
., nat,,re's heart the current
~ -blood's flowing strong.
nix. reign OF death isended.
Tne world is filled with song.
cfa winters chains are broken,
m. earth awakes from sleep,
,,a Joins with us In worship
This Easter day TO keep,
yrblc those with sorrow laden
nun in praise their voice,
.r.. dreary night has vanished,
The nations all rejoice.
On. glorious Easter morning
The message that you brins
Il. 3earer than the sunlight
or fairest flowers OF spring.
nrall the bells are ringing.
Ana in one sweet accord
Trcy ten the joyful story
az christ, the risen l-ord.
Tho Easter lilies blooming.
with incense ill the air.
tn. rosy sunlight fingers
Within each chalice fair
And carols sweet ascending
Are waited TO the skies,
..1,he saviour has arisen
And We shall surely rise
~ q. Park. in Good Housekeeping
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HEN NO. r. Of the
little simpsons
made its appear
ance on Easter day
there WAS an ami
mated discussion
ae to an appropri-
90. arna Mrs
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-07-21
DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Tragedy Enncted on d Montana
RANGE. with No witness Present. Z!

Tragedy Enacted on d Mountains
RANGE. With No Witness rresent.
Heienp, Mont, July 16. 80 "a special
from L!vines Gil csc ibes q fatal duel
between two nei ,abor ny lanchers
living fifty miles from there on Shields
river. no one els, being present, Rob
ert Stevens tax ng the life of " ID.
Smith. Smith did not live to tell the
tale of the c.ntest. but the story told
by Stevens is generally believed to be
true. The shooting occurred about 6
O'Clock in the evering, and Immediate
~ after Stevens role to the nearest
ranch and reported what had hap
pened, and then rode all night, arriv-
ing in Iivings on early in the morning,
when he gave himself up to the au-
thorities. The story, as told by Stew
ems, is to the effect that Smith was the
aggressor and provoked the quarrel
from the start. The two men met on
the range and began to discuss an old
trouble. when they both became angry
and Stevens rode away, but was fol-
lowed by Smith, who insisted. on re-
newing the quarrel. Stevens finally
jumped from his horse. and, drawing
his revolver, warned Smith not to mo-
lest him. Smith then dismounted,
and. selecting two rocks, advanced
seward Stevens, and, when about
twelve feet away. attempted to throw
one at Stevens, who fired, killing him
instantly. --,,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-07-21
SENSATION AT HONOLULU.
Soldiers Assist i'm DEM
Onstration Against German Flag.


onstration Against German Flag.
Honolulu, July Z, via Victoria, B. g.,
July 16. - There was a flag incident
here on the Fourth of July which
promises to be made an interesting cpl
sode. Carl Klemme, the proprietor Of
the Orpheum hotel, gaily decorated his
building in American colors, hoisted
the American flag over it and under
the American flag the German flag.
Later a. friend Of his wan. ed to use the
American flag and Klemme good
naturally leaned it, leaving the Ger
man flag .floating alcne from the flag
staff. ]. HI. West saw it AMI ordered
Klemme to haul it down. There had
been ill-will between the two men be-
fore, and Klemme refused Ito take or
ders from his enemy. West thereupon
gathered a lot of soldiers from the
transport Sheridan, and showed them
the German flag floating on the Fourth
of July in American territory. The
soldiers ut once proceeded to the roof,
tore down the German flag and de-
stroyed it, and put in it's place some
red, white and blue bunting torn from
the other decorations of the building.
West was to-day fined 500 in the po-
lice court for malicious mischief, and
the German consul general will make
a report of the matter to his govern
ment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-07-21
PARIsIANs ARE JOYOUS.
Celebration of the Natal Day of the
Republic of France.

Paris. July 1G.-Magniicent weather
to-day favored the national day. The
public and many private buildings
were decorated with flags. NM. De-
roulede and MarcelHabert and several
hundred members of the patriotic
league marched to the Place de In Con-
cord and deposited a wreath at the
foot of the Strasburg statue, amid
cries Of "Vive TArmee3" "Vive Derou-
lede!' NJ. Deroulede in turn shouted
'Vive In Republique Francaise4" "Vive
IL Nation Francaise!' Vice rAlsace-
Lorraine4" He then requested the
leaguers to dispense. Some of them
attempted to continue the demonstra-
ton, but the police scattered them.
Dispatches from various garrisons,
including Rennes. report that the re-
views We're carried out without Incl
dent. The troops We're acclaimed with
the usual shouts of "Vive TArmee!'
'Vive In Republique4'
Enormous crowds wendell their way
to-day toward Longcllamps from early
morning, to witness the military re-
views. Stringent measures and pre-
cautions were taken for the preserva-
ton of order,
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THE PLOT EXPOSED.
Terrible Disaster to Americans I'm
Manila Narrowly Avcrtcd.

San Francisco, July 1G.-The officers
Of the Second Oregon, while very
guarded in their statements, admit
that the condition Of the American
troops at Manila at the outbreak OF
hostilitias between the United States
troops and Filipinos was very critical.
The capture of letter sent from out-
side our lines in Manila TO an ennis
sary of Aguinaldo is probably all tnat
saved our army from terrible disas-
ter and possible humiliation. The let
ter was taken to Gen. Otis, who found
in it tue plans Of a plot to open the
gates of Manila, sack the city. murder
tie guards and allow the insurgent
army to pour into the American camps
and surprise the men. The United
States troops were under arms all
night to meet the expected attempt,
but the enemy had learned Of the cap
tGre of the letter, and the only part OF
the plot that was carried out was the
burning of portion of the city OF
Manila.
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wasl,inston Talk.

All the volunteers in the Philippines
will have sailed for home by Sept. /.
The Samoan commission expects to
sail for home July IA, and will reach
San Francisco about Aug. IA.
The navy department has awarded
the contract for the Mare Island dry
dock to the Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific
company at $4,000.
Gen. Otis has notified the war de-
partment that the transport Morgan
City left Manila June "a for San Fran
cisco with 464 sick.
The United States consul at Saliva
dor informs the state department. that
yellow fever has made its appearance
there.
President Mckinley presents French
Ambassador Cambon magnificent
loving cup, in recognition Of the am
bassador's services in the negotiations
which closed the war with Spain.
The secretary of the interior is de-
termined not to revoke his order for
the removal of squatters from the
Chippewa Indian reservation in Mime
sofa.
The dance Of the Indians on the
Cintah and Uncompagh reservation is
not causing much concern ut Wash
ington, and Indian Commissioner
Jones says he does. not believe there
need be any apprehension as to the re-
suit Of the gathering.
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New York, July 16-George NJ. VAL
entine, cashier of the Middlesex coun-
ty bank of Perth Amboy, N. j., which
was closed yesterday. has surrendered
himself. and is now in Jail on account
of shortage. in the banks funds,
which has been variously estimated all
the way up to $165.00O. The affair
caused CONSERVATION and dismay
among the business men of Perth Am
I boy, where the MiddleseX county bank
was considered as strong as the eter-
nal hills. The notice posted on the
door of the MiddleseX county bank ear
ly this morning was as follows:
Bank closed. In the hands Of the
banking department"
On Monday last Cashier George M.
could no longer conceal the shortage
Mt the MiddleseX county bank. On
that morning he telephOned President
Watson that he was detained, but he
said he. would appear at noon. The
bank had then opened, for business and
Mr.. Watson. who was taking the alb
sent cashiers place, discovered that
there should have been some $1,000 In
bills to commence operations on. There
could not be found in the, vault Mr..
Watson was searching for them when
Valentine called up. He asked Valen.
tine where this money was; and was
told it had been placed in the cashiers
private drawer. Mr.. Watson remarked
that that was no place for it, but rang
off the telephone and went to get 1t.
a duplicate key of the drawer indi-
Gated was obtained. and the drawer
opened. but no money could be found.
Mr.. Robert n. Valentine. the cash.
ier's father, was summoned, and he
aided in the search for the missing
money. 1t could not be found, and
finally the work of checking was be-
gun. Then it soon became evident
that during the last few months the
accounts of the bank had been juggled.
The other trustees We're summoned,
and the banking department was noti-
fed to send an examiner. Deputy Com
missioner of Banking Johnson ap-
peared in response. Thursday night
the determination to close the bank
was reached. and Mr.. Watson notified
Chief of Police Burke and asked him
to locate the missing cashier Valen.
tine, who had been in New York city,
returned to Perth Amboy from Wood
bridge, accompanied by his counsel.
Edward Savage of Railway. He de-
clined to go into details about the
shortage of the bank. except to say
that he was very sorry he had got his
friends into trouble and that he felt
very bad about his wife and children.
PRESIDENT Watson is of the opinion
that the cashiers defalcation will
amount to at least $125.OOO Where
the money went to is not known, as
the cashier is said to have been mod
crate in his tastes and habits of liy-
ing.
Valentines relatives are wealthy,
and it is said they will endeavor to
make good the shortage.
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Accidental .Happenine,.

Two large business blocks-Carr's
and the Cape Ann Breeze-in the down.
town section of Worcester, Mass. were
burned. Loss, $50,SS00.
Fire in the premises of NJ. L. schoe.
nan, manufacturer of shirts and over.
alls, at Montreal. did $4,000 damage.
fully covered by insurance.
William Wocdrum. dry goods mer.
chant and president Of the Commercial
club. was drowned while swimming in
the Missouri river, near Jefferson. Mo.
The Vulcan mine at Newcastle. Col.
is burning. The fire is supposed to
have started from spontaneous com
bustion.
Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom fell down
a flight Of stairs at the hotel at Norris
H., at which he was stopping. sustain.
ing severe shock and receiving MANY
serious bruises.
Coz. William G. Bows, late of the
Forty-ninth Iowa volunteers, was shot
and slightly wounded by the discharge
OF revolver in the hands Of his broth
er.
Robert Comm, engineer. and q
gWithchman named Sanders were
killed and two others injured BY the
Jumping Of an engine from the trestIe
at Joliet.
On the Clinch Valley division Of the
Norfolk & Western at Tip Top, w. Va.
an engine exploded, killing Engineer
]. y. Michigan, Fireman e. w. Albert
and Brakeman Oscar J. Owens.
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People Talked About.

Rev D. P. Livermore. d. D., died at
his home at Melrose. Mass. aged 81
years. He was the husband of Mary
A. Livermore.
EX-Gov. John Peter Richardson died
at his suite of rooms at Hotel Jerome
at Columbia. S. c., very unexpectedly
of heart disease. He was siXty-nine
years OF age and leaves a widow.
Edwin B. Jacoby. president and in
corporator Of the Toledo & Bowling
Green railroad. died at his home in To
ledo. Ohio. aged siXty-five years. He
was a we'll known capitalist and one of
the organizers of the Holcomb bank of
this city.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall, President
OF the United States Council of the
Women's International congress- has
been elected to succeed the countess OF
Aberdeen as president of the congress
which will hold it's next meeting in
Berlin.
William Barton Arnold, we'll
known actor. died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Youngman. in
Newark, Ohio, of heart trouble. He
was slXty-seven years of age and had
been on the stage for forty-four years
During his professional career he sup
ported Forest, Booth and many other
stars
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A SICkENlNG SIGHT
HORRIBLE EXECUTION IN Tr1ss IN
DIAN TERRITORY.
William Coins, Under Sentence Of
the choctaw Court for Murder, Is
Shot by the sheriff . The Com
demned Man fingered for an
Hour After being shot, Moaning:
Piteously All the While 50. Writ
of the Federal Court Staying the.
Execution II IGNORED.

Goodland, I. T., July IL. = William
Coins was shot Mt Alikchit, I. T., I'M
der sentence of the Choctaw court, for
murder. During yesterday friends Of
the prisoner gathered. 1t was rumored
that an attempt would be made to res
cue him. Twenty Indian deputies were
placed on guard, and everybody was
warned to keep away. Feeling among
the Choctaws was further aroused by
report that an attempt would be
made to prevent the execution by an
other habeas corpus, Federal Judge
Townsend having stopped the execu-
ton once by habeas corpus. The day
he was to be shot, after hearing the
case, Judge Townsend held that Coins
conviction before the Indian courts
were abolished, the federal government
had no Jurisdiction and turned him
back to the Choctaw authorities. APP
pl1cat1on was made yesterday to Fed
eral Judge John B. Thomas for a, writ
of habeas corpus by Coins attorneys,
and an, order by Judge Thomas grant
ing the writ was telegraDhed from
Teulsa, l. T., last night. :, 1t directed
the Indian sheriff to have the body Of
Coins at outh McAlester July %. and
deputy marshal arrived at .Alikchit
with the writ Mt. daylight this morn
ing: District Attorney Clay and Sher-
if Thomas We're in consultatien'when
it was presented. The sheriff refused
to receive it. The district attorney de-
clared that only Almight God or Judge
Abner James, the Choctaw Judge,
could stop the execution. A runner
was dispatched t" Judge James, six
teen miles away. notifying him of the
telegram from Judge Thomas.
He was in bed sick, and sent word
to go ahead with the execution. The
execution took place two hours later,
and was a horrible, sickening. sight.
A few minutes before Coins was led
out, four Choctaws appeared. bearing
coffin, which was deposited in front
of the court house, and near it quilt
was spread. The condemned man, sup
ported by Sheriff Watson and a deputy
and escorted by twenty light horse
men. was marched down the line Of
spectators. He said goodbye. Coins
then knelt on the quilt and was blind
folded. The sheriff barred his bosom,
painted a spot over his heart. stepped
back four PAGES, rested Winchester
across a bench and fired, the bullet
entering the breast. just missing the'
spot. Coins fell backward and moaned
niteously for an hour, before expiring.
Water was poured down his throat a
number of times to hasten death, by
strangulation. While the execution
was proceeding District Attorney Clay
remarked to the correspondent:
I'VE are making history
Coins was thirty years old. He had
killed seven men and two women, all
his relatives. He had strange an
tipathy for his kinfolks.