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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
The Cabinet Informed.

The members of the cabinet were
made acquainted with the sad news
as soon rs the president himself was
informed. by means of telephone from
the White House.
This was the regular cabinet meet
ing day. and the members gathered at
the White House at II O'Clock. but the
death of the vice-president over
Swallowed all else and public business
was not mentioned All the members
of the cabinet. especially Att'y.-Gen.
Griggs. showed the emotion they felt.
The latter intimated that he would
leave for Paterson an once.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
NG.PRESDEN1 IS DEAD.
Hon. Garrett A. Hobart Passed
Away Surrounded by Family
and Friends.
GENERAL MOURNING AT PATERSON, n. J.

FIag~ HaIf-Nnsted nt the NATIONAL
Capital, where lie was Beloved
by Political Friends and oppo-
Heuts-ProcIamatio nv the Presi-
d~nt-Bios raphicni sketch.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

"How women do love to stare at a hero,'
said the Cynical Youth "Yep," assented
the Savage Bachelor. That is one reason
why they always flock to weddings In.
dianapolis Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

immediately hauled down TO haif-mast,
and the doors of the mansion closed 10
the public.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

A successful man is one who attracts SO
much attention in the world that people
consent to abuse him.-Atchison Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

The president was deeply affected
by the Telegram announcing his col
leagues death. and az cnce dispatched
a telegram conveying the sympathy
and consolation OF himself and Mrs.
Mckinley 10 Mrs. Hobart. Meantime
the sad intelligence had been bulletincd
by an the newspaper Offices, and the
whole clty was soon mourning the loss
Of the yice-prcsitient.
Sccrctary of State Hay. upon whom
the succ, ssion of the presidency now
falls. rd the news on mis- arrival at
the state department, and he immcdi-
aicly repaired 10 the White House.
Meantime senator Fairbanks. OF In
diana, and Senator Foster. Of Washing
ton. had joined the president. and were
with Linn when Secretary Hay arrived.
The secretary remained about ten min
uies. He was visibly Affected when
he left the White House.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

Pso's Cure cured me Of a Throat and
Lung trouble of three years standing.-E.
Cady, Huntington, Ind, Nov. II, 1894
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
VIII Attend the Funeral.

He said no arrangements had yet
been made. but the president and all
the members OF his cabinet would at
tend the funeral. President Mckinley
was deeply moved. and when Senator
Fairbanks had LETT he Joined Mrs. Me
kinley in his private apartments His
close and intimate relations with his
colleague made him feel the vice
presidents death as a great personal
bereavement Mrs. Mckinley was
greatly affected. She gave way com
pletely 10 her grief and sobbed con
vulsiSely. Mrs. Mckinley has but few
intimates here. and among her most
cherished friends were the vice-presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart. President Me-
Kinley did all he could 10 comfort his
wife and did not return TO his office
until the members of the cabinet be-
pau 10 arrive
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
The Insurgents busy.

A reconnaissance 10 the north of
San Mateo. on Tuesday. developed the
fact that the rebels were moving
stores and men 10 Montalban. The
mum ber of insurgents is unknown.
4 reconnaissance made yesterday
showed that 200 rebels are intrenchei
at San Matco and others in the valley
between there and Mariquina. where
the rebel outposts are stationed.
Gen. Young entered San Mateo last
September and found the place not es-
pecially adapted for strong resist
lnce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

The best Prescription for ChiIIs
and Fever is a bottle OF GRovy's TAsrELEss
CHILL Toxic. It's simply iron and quininen
ntasteless form. MCGUIRE no pay. Price Doc
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

"He's vegetarian. is he?" "Oh, the
strictest kind. lie won't even eat oyster
plant. "-Philadelahia Record
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
DISTINGUISHED Personages Who VIII
Attend the Funeral saturday.

Washington. Nov 22 Vice Pres-
dent IIobart's funeral, on Saturday,
will be attended by the president and
his cabinet, the supreme court. the
senate in a body and "A large commit
tee from the house Of representatives,
besides many other high dignitaries Of
the government, who Will journey to
Paterson 10 pay their last tribute Of re-
spect to the memory of the yice-prcsi-
dent. Every senator has been invited
to be present. and the senate will meet
nj the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York
Saturday al IL o'clock, and thence
travel in a body 10 Paterson. Sergeant
alarms Bright has engaged a special
train TO convey the president ard his
cabinet and the United States supreme
court 10 Paterson. The train will leave
Washington over the Pennsylvania
railroad at seven o'clock Saturday
morning. and will arrive on the return
at ii p. IN.
The Law OF Succession
The law applicable TO the vice-presi
dency was enacted January 49, 1856, by
the Forty-ninth congress, first session.
The main features are as follows:
BE il enacted. etc. that in case of re-
moval. death. resignation or inability
of both the president and vice-presi-
dent. the secretary of state. or
secretary of the treasury, or
secretary of war. or attor-
ney general or postmaster
general. or secretary of the
navy. or secretary Of the in
terror shall act as president until the
disability OF the president or vice-pres-
ident is removed or president shall
be elected.
The law further provides that when
one OF the above cabinet officers sue
ceeds to the presidency. he shall cali
a special session OF congress. \ pro-
viso limits the succession 10 those who
would be eligible TO the presidency un-
der the terms of the constitution, ard
who have been appointed with the adj
vice and consent of the senate.
The effect of the law is not TO pro-
vide succession TO the vice-presi-
dency. but merely to insure a success
sion TO the presidency.
MIR. Hobnrt's Successor.
BY the death OF Mr.. Hobart Senator
William r. Frye. OF Maine. becomes
president pro temporc Of the senate.
and will discharge all the duties Of the
vice-president rs presiding officer OF
that body. The senate rules spcciti-
cally provide that no election is neces-
sary AT the beginning Of the session.
Senator Frye accordingly will continue
as presiding officer till the end of Pres
ident McKinley's administration.
singular Coincidence.
a curious coincidence Of the death OF
Nice-President Hobart is found in the
fact that of the six vice presidents who
have died in Office. four died within n
few days OF the same day of the month
Of the year of their deaths, the death
of Mr. Hobart the 2lst of November,
1899: that of Mr.. Wilson the 22d of No
yember, 1878; that of Elbridge Gerry
November %. 1874. and that of Mr..
Hendricks November 25, 1855. The 9TH
er two vice-presidents who died in Of
fee were Clinton and King. The for
mer died April 20, 1872, and the latter
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

Mrs. Hobart. DIR. Newton. Mrs. New
ton. who is "A cousin OF Mrs. Hobart.
and Miss Alice WaddeIl. the nurse.
were NJ the patients bedside constant
~ from the time he was sick
Carrot A. Hobart. Jr.. was also at
his fathers bedside. Mrs. Hobart
bears up well under her great be-
reaNement.
Tokens of Mourning mt Paterson.
The flags on the city and other pub
lie buildings were half-masted when
the news of the yice-president's death
became known. Flags on many pri-
waite buildings and dwellings were also
hung at half-mast.
The bell on the city hall was tolled
mt intervals during the forenoon.
The Passaic county court diourned
in token of respect TO the dead vice
president.
Although the vice-president's death
had been expected At any time. there
was still faint hope. up to the last
among his personal friends in pater-
son. that he wcul1 survive for some
time to come. These persons who had
becn ncighbors and lifelong friends Of
the vice-prcsident, were deeply affect
ed ever his death
The President Notified.
At 1850 a. IN. the ce-presdent's pri-
waite secretary. Mr.. Evans. called up the
White House by telephone and notified
President Mckinley that Mr.. Hobart
was dying. At nine o'clock Mr.. Evans
communicated again with the prcsi-
dcnt. notifying him of the yice-presi-
dents death.
Messnxcs of Condolences.
saor aftcr the news of Mr. Hobart's
death was sent over the wires. tele-
grams of coincidence began TO arrive
m Carroll Hall. Among the first to
send words of sympathy and con-
dolencc TO Mrs Hobart were President
Mckinley and Mrs. Mckinley.
Notifications sent out
Among those tc whom kilograms
were sent announcing the vice-prcsi-
ator SevalI and United States Senator
Mark Hanna.
President Mckinley cent word that
he would cndravnr 10 have n talk with
Mr.. Hobart ever the telephone in the
afternc on. During the forenoon mans
of the presidents intimate friend,
and ntighbors called at Carroll Hal
and left their cards.
business Hou-rs Draped.
The business houses and publ,
Buildings in Paterson are being
sirarec in black. \ special meeting o
the common council was called FOL
neon. at the city hall, 70 take suitabl,
action on Mr.. HoOari's death. TIL
>ice-prcsidcnt's private Offices in TN,
city were closed a. soon MS his dealt
was announced
The funeral will probably he hel,
next Saturday. although no public an
rounccment OF this fact has yet beel
made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

The Culgoa is the supply ship which
smiled from Hong Kong, several days
ago. with wrcckage and divers. TO rN.
anime the Charleston. She has I'm.
Goubtedly arrived nj the scene of the
wreck by this tim.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

You will be cured without medicine at
Quslsana Nature Cure Sanitarium. Ashe-
vile, y. c. Write for full particulars.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
The WRECK ED CHARLESTON.
The Last Hope Of saving the Vessel
IN Dismissed.

Washington. Nov. 24.-The following
cablcgram was received al The navy de-
pariment from the commander Of the
United States naval station at Cavite,
L. L.:
Cavite, Nov. charleston wrecked
November >. Last seen November IL.
under water from stern 10 smokestack.
Three unsuccessful attempts TO get
near her. Heavy typhocn since. Ex-
pect Culgca with later news. Officers
and crew all saved and well.
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Concentrating at Manhattan From
the North and IntreEch-
ing Themselves.
A FORCE INTDEACHED AT SAN MATED.
severe Fla hitting An panny, North of
IioiIo-t guinnIdo's Army believed
Ia he IrritricNnbiy Disintegrntcd
Embellishments Of Another lns"r-
bile.

Manila, Nov. 30. 1850 p. m.-Thc iu-
surgents from the north are concen-
trating at Montalban and san Mateo,
where it is expected they will make re-
sistance. The Spaniards never occu-
pied these places. and the insurgents
believed them TO be impregnable.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

II is only in accord with the eternal fit.
ness of things that the crook should always
be on mischief bent-Chicago Daily News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

Executive Announce of the
Death of the Nice-president.

Washington. NOV. 2l.-After the cab
inet meeting The president issued tn,
following prccawation:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01
The President Notified.


s;cor aftcr the news of Mr. Hobart's
death was sent over the wires. tele-
grams of coincidence began TO arrive
send words of sympathy and con-
dolencc 10 Mrs. Hobart were President
Mckinley and Mrs Mckinley.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

THE water is good, the soil fertile,
game abundant. except in the Copper
River valley. and all the hardy grains.
such as are raised in Siberia. NAV be
raised along the line Of this All-Amer-
lean trail. One hundred and fifty miles
above the mouth of the Copper river is
dense vegetation and luxurious grasses
and three or four kinds Of edible ber-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-01

Bv the President
JOHN HAY. Secretary OF State.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
FRANCE TO AMERICA.
VALUABLE GIFT FROM THE LATE
PRESIDENT FAURE.
CBy Telegraph to vlrs,n,an-PnotA

NlTHlnlan-tllOt.1
Washington. April S.-A notable cere-
mony occurred at the Blue room of the
Executive Mansion at Ii o'clock to-day,
when the French Ambassador, NJ. Cam
bon, presented to the Government and
the American people, as represented
through President Mckinley. two mag
nificent Sevres vases from the French
National Pottery at Sevres. The g'ft
was from the late President of :he
French republic, Felix Faure, and COM
memorated the opening OF the new
Franco American cable on August II
last, when President Mckinley and
President Faure exchanged the first
message over the new line, between the
White House and the Palace of the
Elysee. The vases and pedestals stand
six or eight feet high. and are of a
deep blue characteristic OF the finest
Sevres ware. as well as in happy ac-
cord with the prevailing colors OF the
blue room.
The presentation was made the oc-
casion for happy exchange OF inter-
national greetings. NJ. Cambon making
an address and the President respond
ing. The vases had already been placed
In position, ono on either side of the
large window looking toward the Po-
tomac. They far exceed In elegance
anything in the way OF pocelain hither-
to brought to the White House.
The vases will now remain perma-
nent possession or the White House.
along with several other notable deco
rations given by foreign governments.
II they had been given personally to
President Mckinley, it would have re-
quired an act of Congress for their ac-
ceptance. but as a gift to the American
government and people, no special act
is required.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
THE TREATY OF PEACE
Exchange of Notifications Expected
This Week.
VIII he Followed by Prcsidcnt,S Pro C..
Inmntion Declaring tho War CIos-
ed, ana Paymcn, fTwenty MIL
Hons 10 spain.
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Pilo,.)


Washington. April S.-The exchange
OF Publications of the treaty of peace
between Spain and the United States,
signed ut Paris. will probably take
place in this city next week, and that
ceremony will be followed by Il proc
lamation by President Mckinley OIL
cially announcing the close of the war
with Spain and the resumption Of
friendly relations, commercial and
otherwise. between the two countries.
The Spanish copy of the treaty, which
was signed by the Queen Regent March
II, is expected to reach here Monday,
and the arrangement of the formall-
ties attending the exchange of ratitl-
cations will be promptly perfected.
Secretary Hay has been officially adj
vised of the forwarding OF the Spanish
treaty to the French Ambassador at
Washington. The exchange of ratiiica-
tons will be followed promptly by the
payment Of s20.000000 TO the Spanish
government on account of the cession
of the Philippines islands to the United
States.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09

connection with the army had made
him forgetful of the duty to the COM
missary department. In the midst OF
the discussion one of the members of
the club rushed to n telephone hanging
III the woods and rang for the good
fairy OF the Gridironers, who appeared
with magic wand and promised to rem
edy the difficulty. The fairy was one
of the largest members of the club, ar
rayed in suitable fairy costume. and
his appearance created Il great deal
of mirth. One wave of the fairy scep-
ire produced n number of cooks with
necessary tables and supplies. and one
end of the hall was soon transformed
into n refreshment bower. where an ell
esant repast was served. During the
evening woman's suffrage was given
n toast. Each lady voting received u
beautiful souvenir.
Among the guests present were: The
Speaker and Miss Reed. Admiral and
Mrs. Schley, General IL. c. Corbn, Sem
ator and Mrs. German. Mrs. Frank
Hatton. Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Radcliffe.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Fuller. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Is. Noyes. Controller and
Mrs. Dawes, Patent Commissioner and
Mrs. Duell. and the Misses Key, OF
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR.
THE GRIDIRON CLUE ENTER
TAINS GUESTS IN FAIRY.
LAND
(By Telegraph to virginian Pilot?

(By Telegraph to Virgnian- Pil0t.l
Washington, April S.-The Ciridiron
Club tonight gave an entertainment
for ladies, and it was one of the usual
picturesque occasions for which the
club is noted. The members OF the club
have made their reputation in unique
dinner giving, and tonight they gave
reception to Il large number OF guests,
different from the usual character of
such affairs. About 10 ladies and gem
tlemen assembled at the Arlington Ho-
tel p1rlors. and after being received
by the president CO the club. and his
wife, We're usheroi into the large ban
que; hall. which had been transformed
into most beautiful miniature forest,
Illuminated by thousands OF electric
lights OF different colors. Therc We're
tree IL large dimensions. and every
ci;dniti iei Was an ovcrhanEing branch.
These were filled with laurel and green
vines. and amid the branches OF the
trees were many birds 50 naturally ar
range as to make the Illusion more
complete. About the sides OF the room
we're ranged pains and forms. ana pot
tel flowers. In the windows were
aquariums. with live hsh and water
fowl. Giidiron decorations ~ lowers
and el, ctric lights hung in the foliage
'rhH room being entirely surrounded
with mirrors everything was seen in
reelection creating the impression of a
forest most brilliantly lighted.
AS soon as the guests were seated an
entertainment began, containing a
number of musical numbers and vaude-
Vile selections. At the end Of this part
of the program. President Boynton with
much regret announced that by some
oversight no refreshments had been
prepared. This was received with biz
Ter complaint from several members
who insisted that General Boynton' $
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
THE LATE FIRE HORROR.
THIRTEEN LIVES SACRIFICED BY
AN INCENDIARY.
eBy Telegraph TO virsinian-pno,.,


New York, April S.-Despite reticence
Oh the part OF the police, facts became
public to-day which make it appear
that the fire which yesterday destroyed
thirteen persons. WAS of incendiary or
ign. 1t transpired that few hours
before the flames were seen a police
man was sent for from the Andrews
house and was mysteriously dismissed
by Il servant, who said he WAS not
wanted. Letters threatening the lives
Of the Andrews family and the children
of Mrs. st. John were found. 1t Is be-
lieVed that the motive for incendiarsm
was revenge, and that the affair arose
out of quarrel between the servants.
Foley, the butler in the Andrews fam
ily is under surveillance. and the po-
lice are hard at work investigating the
clues. which chiefly rest upon the anon
ymous letters. Mary Flanagan, the
dead maid servant, seems to have been
central figure in this alleged plot and
the chief object OF the supposed perpe-
traitors hate.
The police to-day gave out three
scurrllous threatening anonymous let
ters, which had been sent to members
of the Andrews household. One was
nagan The letters made charges
against Mary Flanagan and the but
Ter. In a letter addressed to Mrs. ST.
John, the writer said:
II hope you and Mrs. Andrews don't
think for one moment that am recon
cled or paciiied with Mary Flanagan,
for, indeed, 1 am not. and what Is fur
Their. l will not be until 1 get my re-
Venge. | feel that / have given warn
ms enough and l am going to fix her
for life, and because you and Mrs An
drews did not give heed to warning I
am going to fix ynu too. I'm going TO
make some one throw something in
your nurses and childrens faces that
Will disiigure them and eat all the flesh
off the bone. This | will do for spite.
because you did not le; Mary go as l
told YOU 10 do. You had just as well
let her so first as last. You will have
no girl alive when ! get through with
her."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
NEPOTIsM INTRODUCED IN THE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
(By telegraph to Nirglnian .PiIot.l

Nby leleSrapn 10 N!rginian -Pilot.)
New Orleans. April s.-Assistant Sec
rotary Canderlip cut short his New Or
leans visit, returning to Washington
tonight. It was all on account of C.
j. Bell. who recently assumed the office
OF sub treasurer here. One OF his first
act was TO decapitate Captain II. NJ
Isaacson and install his son, Milton w.
Sell. after Captain lsaacson refused to
resign, rs the position was under civil
service. The matter WAS appealed to
Washington ana Mr. Vanderiip brought
Down the message that Mr.. Bell had
erred and asked that Mr.. Isaacson be
reinstated. When Mr.. Vanderlip de-
lvered the order to-day MT. Bell refus-
ed to recognize him, saying he only
took orders from Lyman ]. Gage. Sec
rotary of the Treasury. Mr.. Vanderlip
has gone to see Mr., Gage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
RAILWAY SUITS DISMISSED.
UNITED STATES JUDGE PARDEE
RENDERS IMPORTANT DE-
CISION,
fBy Telegraph to virsir.an-Pnot.)

fBy Telegraph TO virsir.an-Pilot,
Savannah, Ga, April s.-Judge Don
~. Pardee has signed the decree OF dis
missal in the great Central Railway
litigation. There still remains the bill
of the Louisville and Nashville railroad
upon an undecided demurrer and mo-
5ion to strike out the amended bill or
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company. The order of Judge Pardee
recites that the Central of Georgia Rail-
road Company has no right, title or in
-terest in the lease of the Georgia Rail-
road and Banking Company and is
perpetually enjoined from ever assert
ing or setting up any right in the pos
session or management OF such prop
crty.
The order says:
ut further appearing that the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company
has purchased from Thomas and Ryan
the lease interest in the Georgia rail-
road formerly owned by William Wad-
ley, and afierward by the Central
railway. it Is therefore ordered and adj
judged by that consent of Thomas and
Ryan the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company and the Georgia
Railroad Company that the petition of
Thomas and Ryan and the bill OF the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com
pany be and the same are hereby dis
missed. because the Louisville and
Nashville railroad has. pending this
suit. purchased and become sole and
absolute owners of the property in con-
troversy."
The Louisville and Nashville and
Thomas and Ryan divide the payment
of the costs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
the police were held back. pevery de-
MED that this was so.
AND STILL ANOTHER.

The question of allowing two period
icals which circulate around the Ten
dcrlcin district to continue publlcat ton,
was then put to Devery. Mr.. Moss ask
ed the Chief what he had done toward
Suppressing them, and why some action
had not been taken. The Chief said
that these papers had been toned down
considerably and that he had called the
attention of Anthony Comstocll to them
hut he was slightly mixed as to the
particular occasions on which he re-
minded Mr.. Comstock OF their circula-
.iop
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
lmmunes Homo From. cuba.
(By Telegraph to virginian -PlIot)

10Y IeIeBTaph 10 -PlIot.0
Savannah. Ga, April S-The transport
Sedgwick arrived at Savannah to-
night at o'clock from quarantine with
the Third United States Volunteer In
fantry (Ray's Immunes). The troops
were unloaded and went aboard a
Plant System train for Macon. Three
sections were run and the first battalion
ana headquarters left by the first,
which got away at O'clock Colonel
Patrick Fl. Ray said the health of the
command is excellent.