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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

In the matter Of the estate Of John X
Buechler, deceased.
In the Dubois Circuit Court.
Notice ie hereby given that upon pc
tition filed in said court by Lawrence J
Buechler, administ rator Of said estate
setting ny the insufiiciency OF the estate
Of said decedent to pay the debts and
liabilities thereof, the Judge Of said cour,
did or tie ilth day Of October, 1899,
find said estate TO be probably insolvent,
and ordered the same TO be settled ac-
cordingl,. The creditors OF said estate
are therefore hereby notified OF such in
solvency and required TO file their claims
against said estate for allowance.
Witness the clerk and seal Of said court
at Jasper, Indiana, this 18th day OF
October, 1883.
HERMAN EcKKRr,
Clerk OF the Dubois Circuit Court.
Cox 4 Kesn, Att'ys.
Oct. IL, lsS9-3-'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

An ExPLASATIoN.--Mr. f. l..
Betz. Esq, writes the COURIER that
the statement made in regard to his
making Q motion to nollie the State
case vs. NJ. Wagner was q mistake i.
He says Mr.. n. Sternberg, who was
the States witness, informed Prose-
cutor Traylor that the value Of the
properly had been paid him by
Wagner, and he was willing the
prosecution should be dropped, Mr..
Traylor telling him that was no
valid reason for q nollie, but he
would bring it to the Judges at
teution, which he did, and ths
Judge concurred in the Prosecutor
view Of the matter, and that I'll he
Betz, did in the matter, was to 10
auire Of the court its ruling after
wards, and upon being informed
and the prisoner arraigned, when thu
fine followed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

The American Bell Telephone
Co. have adopted . rate for three
minute messages, commencing Oct,
Is, 1899.
With this rate a night message to
Louisville lasting three minutes
costs but % cents, and one to In
dianapolis As cents. In most in
stances three minutes is all the time
necessary to complete a business
conversation, and this tate places
these points within the reach OF all !.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

~Jssper Public school pupils
and teachers had picnic at "Raven
Rock" about two miles north OF
Dubois, on Saturday, and about IS
Of them heartily enjoyed it. The
owner Of the rock is Mr.. VIM. Har-
bison, who lost his right arm in the
civil war, and Capt. Johnson, a con-
federate veteran from Virginia, and
present Dubois county truant officer
in q happy address to those present
seized the remaining hand of Mr..
HARRISON and made an enthusiastic
blue and gray Union speech, which
was genially responded n by Har.
bison. Auditor A. H. Koerner and
Supt. Wilson also spoke, and the
pupils gained considerable knowl-
edge Of the local geography Of the
county, good deal more accurate
than that contained in Frye's in
correct geography. Such trips as
this, made 10 several localities. will
enable the pupils to discern the
local mistakes in the text books
forced upon them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20
Dubois Circuit COurl.

The following shows disposition
Of causes, not heretofore reported
in the COURIER up to Thursday
noon.
state vs. Harry j. Robertson
drunk; continued by State.
State VS. Leopold Soluble; A. &
B. with intent tc murder; jury tria
lasting two days and part Of anoth'
err; verdict guilty; he is found 20 BE-
n years old; sent to Reformatory
for from two to fourteen years.
Oscar j. Minor, Of Perry Co. bar,
was admitted to this bar.
Maude /. Sherrod was appointed
as court stenographeT for the residue
Of this term.
State vs. Edward Geiss; disturb
ing religious meeting; prosecutor
made a verbal motion to nollie,
which was overruled by the Judge
defendant plead not guilty; trial
and finding Of not guilty.
CIVIL CAUSES.
X. F. Milburn VS. JOS. II. Fisher,
ct al. I; continued.
BirdsalI Mig Co. vs. II. NJ. Don
nenly, Ell al continued.
In the suit for partition Of Flor
ence Hobbs, ct al guardian il or
dered to sell real estate at privste
sale.
Flo, d Thurman, ct al vs. Spencer
County Commissioners, e al. con-
James Glazebrook, ct al. v Peter
Hoffman; judgment for Sc "A.
Louise Suess vs. VIM Suess; d.
vorce and custody of hid given to
plaintiff, anu she is prohibited from
re-marrying for two years.
The guardian Of the minor heirs
Of Mary Tonini, decd, reports sale
in accordance with ordsr Of court
OF real estate 10 Lizzie +. Miller, on
Oct. ID, for $444. As; sale confirmed
Jacob Frick vs. Andy Fritch, et
al. !; dismissed by plff.
State ex rel. vs. H. Cassidy, Ell
al. dismissed by agreement.
The Receiver of Peter Schnell re-
ports collections since his appoint.
ment, of 1882; payments made
1851 SO; balance $l4.03; report ap'
proved.
Jennie Alexander vs. VIM. Alex
ander; divorce; trial and finding
for defendant, and plff's bill dis
missed.
Sarah Pollard vs. John Pollard
divorce granted plaintiff, and ali
mony of $500, and attorneys tee o.
$50, and custody Of children Lizzie
and A ana; finding for plaintiff on
ASSIGNMENT, and that real estate be
sold by Sheriff as upon execution
and plff prohibited from re-marry
ing for two years.
Sarah Pollard vs. John Pollard
Tor support; dismissed.
Chas. Sutton vs. Jos. f. Buchart
ct al. affidavit for change Of venue
from county filed.
Henry Schroeder vs estate o
John H. Schroeder, decd; judg
ment for plff for 1851 55.
The guardian Of minor heirs o
Fred l.. Stork, decd, was ordered
to sell real estate at private sale
and re-invest proceeds in other rea
estate.
+. w. Blemker, ct l., vs. tn,
Pstoka Cooperage Co. continued
on motion Of Receiver for collection
Of purchase money Of real estate.
]. j. Cunningham, admir- estat'
Of Ounce Hobbs, had the order o
sale of estate Of decedent changed
from public to private, and cause
continued.
Martha Anderson vs. r. NJ. Mil
burn, ct al. partition petition dis
missed nj plff's cost.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

~The pension of Peter n.
Lemond, of Duff, was last week in
creased from $16 10 $17 month.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20


~The 3lst anniversary of the
organization Of the A. o. U. w. =
will be held at Evansville next Fri
day. A spe cisl train on the r. r.
leaves Jasper at :0j q. m, and re-
turning leavcs Evansville at ll:3O
at night, with fare for the round
trip of 81. A good many will go
from Jasper. Supreme NJ. w. Of
the U. s., J. c. Bickford, will ad-
dress The people at the Grand opera
house and at the Peoples theater
Dancing at Evans and Germania
halls. Dinner, supper and admis-
sion ticket to balls and theateIs will
te issued free to members and their
families by committee Of Evans
vile lodges, Immediately upon ar
rival at Evans hall. There will be
a large parade, and band con-
cert by all the bands attending.
Badges for the occasion will be fur
nished visiting brothers, 50 none
coed be taken with them. There
are about $40 members in Dubois
county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20
~At the Red Mems Conven

ton at indianapolis this week 8
resolution was passed prohibiting
saloon keepers from entering the
order in the future. Those alread y
members will be allowed % remain
A-W. J. Bryan is through with
his speaking tour in Kentucky, and
is now in Ohio with John X. Nc
Lean, Democratic nominee for
governor. He will leave there fol
another tour through Nebraska the
last of next week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

Major General Merritt in his
annual report severely criticised the
state Of the country's artillery de-
lenses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

~Fighting has begun between
the British oppressors and the Boer'
and Free State republics in South
Africa, and Mckinley, for the L
s., has issued q proclamation o.
neutrality. What a comment or
the recent Peace conference.-the q
pretended Christian empire, called
the most enlightened in the world,
and which Mark Hanna says sis 8
little bit better than the L. S.
should attempt to destroy two small
repu blics in Africa, in order to &C
qulle for herself their gold mines
1t 10 characteristic Of the brutal Eng
lish government.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-20

~ Emperor William ents rtained
ex. president Harrison and Queen
Wilhelmina at dinner at Potsdam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
VIRGINIA ODD-FELLoNs.
Meeting of the Grand Lodge-'oh"i-
ton OF the Order.

LYNCHBURG. VA, May 9.-(Special)-
The Virginia Grand Lodge Of Odd-teio"s
beesn ITS seyenty-seventh annual session
here to-day. Mr.. Don. =. Halsey mace
the welcoming addeess on behalf OF the
city and Mr.. Howard A. Robinson on tue
part OF the Lynchburg lodges. These ad-
dresses were handsomely responded to by
Mr.. Hill Montague, OF Richmond.
The Grand Ledge, was called to order
By Grand-Master William a. Slater. OF
Harrisonburg. The reports Of the Grand
Master, Grand Representatives, Grand
SECRETARY. and Grand Treasurer were
read and referred to committees. FROM
the Grand Masters report 1t was learned
that the total number Of members OF the
order I'm this state December 81, 1897. was
l05i0. while the total membership on the
rolls December 81 1898, was 1889 being
an increase during the year OF 4S9. Ihe
number of subordinate lodges December
81 1893. was 1871. As TO the Rebekah
branch. the Grand Masters report show
ed there were fifteen lodges in the State
having on the roll December 81, 1898, a
membership Of 76l, being 1923 brothers ana
AZ sisters. The Grand Master had issued
a dispensation, which was ratified by vote
of the Grand Lodge, for the formation OF
a Rebekah assembly. This assembly was
instituted at to-nights session.
A resolution TO allow only those lodges
q representation which have only 100 or
more members was defeated.
The Grand Lodge will be in session for
keyeral days:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

said, "Yes," and started toward the Bal
timore House. OF which he was also pro
prietor. He had only taken five or six
steps when Wood fred three times. Gloven
threw up his hands and fell to the pave
ment. Wood said: Now, - you,
you've got it, and I'll give it to some more
Of YOU.
r. J.. Kelley, a ship-carpenter. who was
also an eyewitness, gave similar testi-
mony, but more in detail.
Recess was taken az 1870 o'clock, and
when court reconvened at 2:30 the court
room was again crowded. Juror Barga-
min asked the Court to hold night ses-
sons in order that the case could lie
brought to an end Us soon as possible.
Judge Barham replied that he would like
to oblige the jurors. but at present he
did not see the necessity for night ses-
sions.
Councilman Mack Thomas was then
placed on the stand At the time of the
shooting he was, he said. sitting in the
doorway of his saloon, which adjoins the
Bijou Theatre. His evidence was cor
roboratve to a great extent He stated
that Wood had no pistol In his hand
when he approached Glover. Gloven be-
gan to retreat as soon as Wood spoke
about fighting it out and then Wood fir ID
the shots. Gloven fell in front of Mr..
Thomas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. w. X Tabb. of Cincinnati, o., Is
az the Davis House.
Miss Lucy Coles, of Albemarie, recent
" paid a brief visit 10 the Misses lyier
at the Executive mansion.
The Epworth League held an interest
ing literary meeting az Laurel-Street
Methodist church last night.
Mr.. Harry L. West, the well-known
political correspondent or the Washington
Post. is in the city TO attend the sena-
torial conference to-day.
Miss Ellora T.. Chaplin was on Monday
afternoon taken 20 the Virginia Hospital
10 be treated for appendicitis Ii Is
hoped that an operation will not be ne
cessary, but this has not yet been de-
termined.
At the next meeting Of Aurora Lodge.
M ZIG. /. O. o. F.. exercises In honor OF
the new Grand Master will be held. Adj
dresses by prominent members OF the
order and a musical programme have been
provided.
DIR. Lewis Wheat. who has been III for
several days. was much better last night,
and will. IL is thought. soon be well again
Mr. Seaton G.. Tinsley. who has been
very III. rested well Monday night, and
was thought 10 be better yesterday.
Mr.. Edward Norman. an employee %
the City Gas-Works. was overcome with
gas while engaged in tapping a supply
pine at No. sos Nicholson street on Mon
day. He had inhaled 30 much gas that
IL required prolonged efforts TO bring him
TO consciousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL.
Busy and Interesting session Oh
This UOdy Held Last Night.

A largely attended and interesting
meeting of the Central Trades and Labor
Council was held last night at Central
Hall. the headquarters of the counch.
President Murphy presided, and all the
other officers were at their posts OF duty.
The reports from the different trades,
presented by their representatives, showed
business in all branches to be unusuaiiy
active, especially in the iron ana Duiiuins
trades, and each union represented re-
porfed unusual activity among ltS mem
bers many additions to their ranks, ana
solid financial standing. The general ek-
preston was that tradeS-umOmsm was
i'm a most healthy condition in the city;
in fact. stronger than has been known
for some years. y.
Mr.. w. ii. Mullen, a representative OF
the printers union, presented resolutions
which were unanimously adopteu; cor
demning merchants who keep tneir ieniaie
employees at work late at hlSHl, espe~iai
ly Saturday nights.
The Committee on Labor-Day Ceiepra-
ton reported that they were meeting WIN
much encouragement. ana that tle pi %
pect for a good celebration was lno't 80
couraging Communications were redu
from many different sections or the coun-
try calling attention TO union labels, nom
union goods. strikes, lockouts, etc.
A committee was appointed 10 ascS ta an !, u
and report the names of any merchah1S
who are violating the law In regard u
providing seats for female employees
BY special invitation Mr.. Montasue;
chief of the State Bureau OF LABOR anu
Industrial Statistics, and member of the
machinists' union, made an interesting
talk in regard to the Importance OF MS
work. urging labor organizations TO 90
all in their power to make the pu' sau ; "
success. by contributing, as iar as possi-
BILE. ali material in their possession 10
make his reports full and accurate MT.
Montague made favorable impression
stratad bv the close attention given his
remarks. attested by vote of thanks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
Mr.. Hogan and Miss Reaior" "e"'

Intelligence has been received mere OF
tho marriage i'm washington MONDAY eve
ming at 7:S6 O'Clock Of MT. j. NJ. Hogan
and Miss Gay Ryland Redford' Doth oil
Richmond. ,..t. TO, pioh-
These popular young people ieft hlch-
mond Monday morning, and while there
was no elopement. not many friends were
taken into their confidence, and the an
nouncement comes in the nature OF
,rbe bride is a handsome brunette and
verv popular In a large circle. she IS
,ha dauehter of ex-Councilman Il. r.
BEDFORD. of jefferson Ward.
Mr.. Hogan is me assistant su s1or,n
I'm and is widely known IN Richmond.
They will return to the city in about
ton days. and will take up their residence
IA the East End.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
TRIAL or WALTER WOOD
For the killing of Gioven at New
port News.

NEWPORT NEWS, May 9.-(Special)-
The Corporation Court this morning pick
cd up the Walter Wood murder case
where IL left off yesterday afternoon.
The Grst witness called was DIR. j.
Thompson Hume, who testified as to the
cause of Jack Gloven's death. His evil
dence consisted of detailed description
of the wound, which he said was a NOR
tai one.
T. ]. Johnson, who lives on Twenty
third street, was an eyewitness 10 the
affair. He said he was standing on the
sidewalk in front of his house, about 200
yards from the Bijou Theatre, when he
was attracted by loud talking. lie heard
Wood cursing Wood was standing on the
curb in front of Thomas's saloon, which
od1oined the Bijou Theatre, conducted by
Glover, the murdered man. Glover was
going towards Wood. Wood said: Jack.
will you come out into the field and fight
st out with guns Tor pistol)" Gloven
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
SUFFOLK.
En- Route for the Charleston Re-
uniOn-A Hung Jury.

SUFFOLK, VA, May s--(Special tom
Smith Camp, Confederate Veterans,
carrying about thirty members, left here
this morning on special train over the
Norfolk and Carolina Division Of the At
lantic-Coast Line en- route for Charles
ton, to attend the Confederate reunion.
In Nansemond County Court to-day
VIII Scott (colored) was tried for the
murder of Tom Jones (white), which oc-
CURED on the night of March 18th. The
prisoner had no counsel, and Common
wealth's-Attorney Holland conducted the
prosecution. The prisoner was intoxi-
Gated at the time of the murder, and
claims that he knew nothing of the crime
The case resulted in hung jury, a ma
jority of the jury being for eighteen years
In the penitentiary, while three were for
hanging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
THE :. T.. &. 4. MEETING.
Monthly Meeting Of the BOsrd--Good
Work of the Police.

The monthly meeting OF the Board OF
Directors Of the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty TO Animals was held last
night. with the president, DR.. Wood. in
the chair. There was a large attendance.
The report of Agent &. A. Pussy contain
ed these figures. Number OF cases inves-
tigated I'm the month OF April. 1899. az:
admonitions. u; horses and mules with
sore shoulders or backs, 5; horses ana
mules lame. 2; horses or mules unfit for
work. unhitched and sent TO stable, h'
overloaded teams relieved. 3; very poor,
half-starved horses or mules ordered on
the street. s: horses aud mules sunerins
for want OF shoes ordered shoe. ., SIN N
animals, z; cruelty whipping of her~@s %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

tricks are introduced. however. though
for. the most part the acrobatic work - y
rather a bsiriesque, and In this respect u
The entire performance went with SNAP
and vim last night. The house was pack
ed and many were turned away. Tickets
which were sold for last night but wnicn
could not be honored because OF the great
crowd. Will be good Tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
Eastern shore Notes.

ONANCOCK, VA, May 9.-(Special)-
Mrs. Ellen Ailworth. of Drummondtown
relict of John Ailworth, at one time
Clerk of Accomac County Court and
mother of Robert Ailworth, until recent
ly Collector of Customs at the port of
Cape Charles died at her home to-day.
She was about 70 years of age.
III. +. Powell. Of the firm of Powell g.
NAPLES, of this town, is quite Ill at his
home.
Mrs. John r. Bowdoin, Of Mappsville, Is
quite i'll at her home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

A meeting of Company f was held IN
the Armory last night. for the purposse VI
with recent changes. A number of appli-
cations were received. and the member
shin is now at the maximum for infantry
compa nies-seventy- members. After
transacting some routine business the
company adjourned 10 meet again next
Tuesday evening at O.cloch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
Exchange of Puipits Tonight.

Pev p E-iulev GAYLE will preach In
tho Iecture-room of Broad-Street church
tonight at SIS o'clock. DIR. Starr will, at
the same hour. deliver the annuai sermon
before the Woman's Missionary society
in I.aurel-Street church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

Henry Todd. colored man. Is under
arrest at the First Police Station. charged
with cutting Mary Warwick, ALSO col
ored The cutting is said 10 nave &C.
Cured last Saturday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

are better than other liver pills be-
cause the quinine stimulates and assists
the liver medicine to remove biliousness
and malaria. That Is all. Price, 10 and &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
immense crowd al the Btiou.

Mazuz and Mazzet. the comedy aero
bats. who are on the bill at the Bijou
this week. are doing a Iaugh-provoking
act the merit of which depends largely
upon the business" and eccentric make
I'D Of the former. A few really clever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

NEW YORK. May ?--(Special.)-J. H..
Estes. st. Denis; A. +. Cordes, Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

mules stopped. 5; stray or lost hois ,siy
f,irned TO owners. 4: poultry foana ,...-.ss
handled by railroad ave coop, 49,. IA
The month the following animals, ..,.r
or crippled past recovery, were ',,,.,l.s
Sestroved: large animals, horse. "c,ts.
ana cows. 10; small animals, dogs
etc. 81 "a, due ID
II think" says the agent, II Gu f.
mention thar the police have con. .,,,l.
good deal towards the preNenuos 80 in
~ 10 teams on the streets """
many cases. stopped H." a, >.oirlnc.
Messrs. ". %. Noting. II. = 80.
Miss E. NJ Noting. and Miss Eisie 49,
rlson were elected members
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10

OLD PAPERS FOR sALh
lsc. PER HUNDRED
~ the
uisPATcH OFFICE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
statement from the Committee.

Aldermen Burton and King. speaking
of the meeting OF the subcommittee on
Monday night. said that the attitude OF
the railroad officials, and of Mr.. Will
liams particularly. was most unreason-
able. ''They all lose sight OF the fact
that we are not as thoroughly conversant
with the plans as they are. We come TO
the consideration OF the project without
any foreknowledge of it's scope, and n
absolute ignorance of it's details. and Then
we are criticised and bulldozed because we
ask for information. If we sat down
and passed everything without question.
they would be the first TO laugh at us IL
the franchises secured to them any con-
cessions they should not have"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
No Public Interest.

The Board of Public Interest was call
~ H Elicit and julius Strauss put IN
an appearance, and in the absence OF
quorum the meeting was postponed.
The Committee on Ordinances VII meet
this evening at 6 o'clock, ana the SUP
Committee on Poor at O'Clock.