davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

SOLDIERS MONUMENT AT PEORIA.
officers. made tour OF the open space
surrounding the monument. inspecting
its beauties carefully on all sides. The
sculptor of the figures at the base. Mr..
Fritz Triebcl. of Peoria. also walked by
the side of the president during this
Inspection.
The formal exercises of dedication
were then proceeded with. The monu-
ment was presented to the city and
county Of Peoria by Mrs. Lucie e..
county by John &. Kingsbury, chair
man Of the board of supervisors. and
on behalf of the city by Henry w.
Lynch. mayor Of Peoria. An address
was given 10y Mr.. kingman. followed
by the president. who dedicated the
monument in "A formal address.
The president said:
MIR. President and Mayor. Ladies'
and Gentlemen. Ny Fellow Citizens
! am glad. with my fellow-citizcns OF
Peoria county. the members of the
Grand Army OF the Republic and the
ladies Memorial association. to stand
about this monument. dedicated 10 ma
triotic service and heroic devotion in
n holy cause as ever engaged man
kind. This monument awakcns sacred
memories. and that is it's purpose. II
was erected by these patriotic women
that it might for all time pcrpetuate
one of the most glorious pages in
American history. Ii tells the whole
story of the war the scige. the march.
the biyouac. the battle-line. the suf-
ferng. the sacrifices Of the brave men
who from 81 10 '65 upheld the flag
lGreat applausel. II tells every page
OF the history of that civil struggle
and it's triumphant contamination M
Appommattox courthouse. when Grant
accepted the surrender from Lee. and
We were kept a nation united again
and forever Loud applausel like
this monument IApplauscl like this
symbol that ! face to-day the defense
OF 'hc flag Cheersl. That is what we
% whenever and wherever that aao
Is assailed Enthusiastic and prolonged
applauscl. and with us war always
sleeps when the assalants of our fsp
consent 10 Grants terms Of 'nncondi-
ucpal surrender Great and continued
applausel.
Ny tcllow-citizcns, do not intend
TO make speech here to-day ICrics OF
60 oa'l. could add nothing of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The SLAMS Cargo Of Trained Pact
Mules md Horses Nearly All
Lost During Ty phoon

Washington, Oct. IA cable mes
sage from Gen. Otis 10 the war depart
ment brings word Of the loss. of sev-
eral hundred mules and horses on the
transport siam. The message follows:
Manila. Oct. g.. Steamer Siam. which
left San Francisco. August 10 with ~
horses and 32s mules encountered ty-
phoon on the iSt inst. in northern
Luzon. in which all but 10 Of the mules
were lost. The animals were Killed Dy
the pitching Of the vessel and the lacfz
Of air from the necessary closing 81
the matches. No casualties among pas
sengers. OTIS.
II is stated at the quaricrmaster'
department that the mules which were.
lost on the Siam were the trained paclS
mules, which were considered the
most valuable sent to the Philippines.
The Siam. which left Honolulu 81
days ago, encountered the typhnons
early this week One LASTED 80 hours.
Most Of the forage. which was on deck.
was swept overheard. all he boats
were smashed and The steamer rolled
tremendously in the trough of the sea.
although the officers made every cf-
fort TO bring her about
When the storm abated the injured
animals were killed and their carcasscs
thrown overheard
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
PRESIDENT At PEORIA.
The National Executive Dedicates
the Peoria Women's Monument
to Civil War Heroes.
A Grand OUTpOURlNG OF THE PEOPLE.
The Presidents Tribute to the Civil War
Heroes and the Patriotic Women who
Caused the Erection OF the Monument
A Walt to the Veterans at the Quincy
Soldiers Home.

Peoria, H., Oct. IA good part Of
city OF Illinois, Yesterday took part in
an elaborate demonstration TO well
come to their city the president Of
the United States. The great event
OF the day was the un,ciling OF beau
tiful monument. erected by Peoria cit
liens, as memorial TO the soldiers Of
the civil war, living and dead. The
monument is a tall shaft of marble,
groups. COMMUNICATING scenes of the
war. II is erected on an elevation
in front Of the courthouse. and BY its
side had been constructed a platform
upon which the president and the
members Of his party took seats to re-
view long procession of militia, vet
Grams of the war and returned yolun-
teers of the Spanish war.
The concourse of people surrounding
this platform and packing every street
in its vicinity was by far the largest
which has thus far greeted the presi-
dent on his western tour.
After his review of the parade the
president took his seat facing the
yelled monument by the side of Hon.
Martin kingman. chairman of Me ex-
erCiscs.
After some selections Of music and
an invocation by Rev. DR. John Wcs-
ton. the monument was unveiled by
Mrs. ). \. kinsey. who has been chair
man of the monument committee since
its inception in 1853.
A great cheer burst from the multi
tude as the folds OF canvas fell away
from the shaft. Then President Nc
kinley. leaning on the arm OF Mr.
kingman. and followed by the cabinet
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

He Held Many Places of Honor NM
nt-ttnctio" q" 10th state aud
National Affairs.

Des Moines, Ia. Oct. I. The death
Of cN-tnited states Senator .Jam,s
Harlan occurred NJ his home in Mount
Pleasant, Thursday. The end was nan
unexpected, collapse having take,
place last Sunday. The immcdiat.
cause of the death was congestion OF
the lungs. complicated with liver troli-
BILE. Oyer-excrtion in attending the
sessions of the Iowa Methodist con
ference last week aggravated his ma ~
dies and caused prostration. lis
daughter. the wife OF Robert +. Lin
coin, of Chicago. was summoned froi.,
New York city. and was present AT The
bedside. The funeral will probably ID.
held in Iowa Wesleyan chapel, ia
Mount Pleasant, on Sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
Proposals Were Accepted.

caracas, Venezuela. Oct. senator
Maios, an envoy from President An
GRADE To the insurgcnt commander.
Gen. Cipriano Castro 10 negotiate
terms OF peace, arrived yesterday
morning NJ Puerto Cabcllo, coming
from Valencia, to confer with Con,
castro. Last evening he reached La
Guayara, and left Immediately for
'aracas, to report the result Of MS
mission to the president. II is said
mere that the proposals submitted by
me envoy were accepted by Gen. Cas-
tro.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

.leffersonville. Ind. Oct 8. With the
death ut Borden of the venerable Sol
ONION Bierly. aged 81. has passed away
one of the most interesting Of the pi-
oneers who helped To bring civilization
TO southern Indiana. Mr.. Bierly's aged
wife preceded him 10 tn" grave but "A
short time. They had lived together
Tor 20 years on the same spot where
they went TO housekeeping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

James Harlan was born in Clark coutl
~ Ill., August %. 1920 lie graduated lt
Indiana Asbury university in lS45 and b.
came lawyer. lie was elected the frs
Superintendent OF instruction Of Iowa in
lS}. was president of Iowa Wesleyan uni
Nersity AT Mount Pleasant In 1853 iis
was United States senator from Iowa.
II ON 1913 70 ls65. was secretary Of the in
terror IN LincolnS second CABINET, iSd5-eF
ana was again United States senator
from Iowa from 1866 10 1873 In 1882 Mr.
Harlan was appointed chief Justice Of the
court Of commissioners of Alabama
claims. which position he held four yeara
la 1898 he was called from retirement to
net AZ temporary chairman Of the Repub-
ilcan state convention As such officer he
mad. speech which welded "A tremend-
Gus influence in checking the threatcne.-
bot OF prohibition for practical local op-
ton. lie was a candidate for the republ.-
can nomination for governor Ia 1896. but
his age was against him. He also served
as q member of the Iowa Soldiers ana
Sailors Monument comm ission and was
prominent in the councils of the Methodist
church.
Senator Iiarians wife died i'm 1854 She
MAS remarkable woman. and during the
civil war did much to alleviate the SUI
fcrings Of the Union soldiers. having am
Unlimited pass from Secretary Stanton 10
- where she pleased
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Evansville. Ind. oct. 6. After much
vrangling and bloodshed the coal
miners strike. which has disturbed the
peace Of this vicinity for several weeks.
has been amicably settled and over 100
miners have returned to work No work
has been done in the mines since NAV
The operatives will receive the full
union price for their labor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
transformers n burden.

New Alhany Ind. oct. g. shower
of grasshoppers visited this city. COW
ering 70 depth Of two inches a space
Of about three acres. They came in such
cloud that the citizens thought that
hard storm was approaching. and
when they began TO fall on the house
tops aud against the windows il was
thought heavy rain was falling.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
Granted n Divorce.

Terrc Ilaute. Ind. Der. g. Social cir
les We're furnished stir by decree Of
lisorce to Mrs. Jennie Digges from r..
DUDLEY Diggcs. the decree being en-
tered half an hour after suit was filed
Mrs. Dicees is the daughter of Mrs.
w r. Mckecn. wife OF the cN-president
~ ihe Nandalia railroad. while Mr.
DIages Is Joint ticket agent az the onion
stnfion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
Acquitted.

Peru. Ind. Oct. Ga new state law
requiring physicians 10 register their
diplomas or pass an examination IL
without diplomas was given its first de-
feat when DR.. W. |. Swain. patent
medicine man. was acquitted of the
'harge of practicing medicine without
license. The defense was that the
nan only sold and did not prescribe the
medicine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 6.-Judges
McMaster and Carter. of the superior
court. have held good the complaints
filed by different railroads of the Penn
sylvania system against the state tax
board. The railroads were dissatisfied
with assessment placed on their prop
erty. and brought suit to en- Join the tax
board from certifying the amounts TO
the county auditors
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Richmond. Ind. Oct. g. Miss Mida
Lawrence. Of Chester. near here. will
leave soon for Alaska. ms a missionary
TO the Indians. Her sister is already
there. engaged in the same work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Indianapolis. Ind. Oct. g. Miss
Pauline Niggcr. Of Marion died in this
city as the result Of an operation for
appendicitis. She was but % wears Old.
was one Of the most ncauiiful Young
women Of northern Indiana. and wa,
The only hoircss 10 an estate valued az
half a million lnllnrs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The Spanish supreme council of wai
has ordered that Gen. Jaudenes be
placed on the reserve list for the sur
render OF Manila 10 Admiral Dewey
ana Gen. Merritt
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The comparative statement of re-
cepits and expenditures of the United
States during the month Of September
shows that the total receipts were S45,.
33i,144, and leaves surplus for the
month of Ss.954.112.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Hiram Maxim and John c. Meiggs.
OF the United States, have taken out
certificates of naturalization in Eng
land. Mr.. MaNim's certificate is dated
September lG and that of Mr.. Meiggs
Aurust 30
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Anderson. Ind. Oct. &. Miss Ella
Hr"nendykc, formerly a missionary Of
the United Brethren church ON the
west coast OF Africa. has accepted an
other call TO the work. and will leave
here for her field of labors on Novem-
Der 10
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

A dispatch from Gonsiantinople, on
the "a. said: III is now estimated
,hat 1900 persons persisted in the rc.
cent earthquakes around Adm. in
Asia Minor"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

kohomo. Ind. Oct. 6. The Kokomo
business mems carnival brought 1000
strangers 10 the city THURSDAY The
features were q gigantic industry and
mercantile parade in the morning and a
historic pageant ~ night. comprised Of
~ tahleau cars. Neapolitan ,sprs.
exc. The theme Of the pageant was
The Birth or "A Nation
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
The rlnN ntnn

Iogansport. Ind. Oct. 6.-Tbe first
annual harvest home picnic OF the Or
der Of American Powmen was held
here, nearly $500 members from all
over this part of the state being in M.
tendance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Two hundred British soldiers ar.
rived at Vancouver, h. C.. on the Goth.
and Others will follow with munitions
OF war to strengthen the North Pa
cific station AT Esquimault to prepare
for Asiatic contingencies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Chicago, Oct :. Harriet Hciburn.
hNc years old, and for two years blind
and paralytic. has had her sight and
The use Of her limbs restored through
the agency of the Xray.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
All Can De Complied With.


The fund AT the disposal Of the com.
mittec now amounts to about $4,000.
and il is earnestly desired that this
sum may he substantially increased
during the time remaining before the
purchase.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The Washington Post. of the 4th,
said; "On the first day of the APP
preaching session of congress the SEN
ate financial bill will be introduced in
that body. 1t will not be on the same
lines as the house bill. but it will de-
clare without equivocation for the gold
standard"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Portland. Ind. Oct. G.--N Berne. n
miles from this city. nearly 1000 per.
scns Of the Amish. or Mennonite. faith
gathered for the annual conference.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
GENERAL GRANT ADVANCES.
Tie Drives the Insurgents from the
Entire West Rank of the
River linus.

Maniln. Oct. :. Gen. Fred Grant
with three companies of the Fourth in
fantry. two companies Of The Four
teenth infnatry and band Of scouts
attached 10 the former regiment. al
varced from linus yesterday morning
driving the insurgents from The entire
west bank of the linus river Three
Americans were wounded
Ii is estimated that ten Of the Fill
pinos were killed.
Companies c and II. with the scouts.
crossed the river at BIG Bend and adj
Nanccd westward in the direction Of
the Bincayan road. the insurgents fir
ing yollcys, but retiring.
Twenty Filipinos were discovered in
trcnched at the Bincayan church, about
midway between I,acoor and Cavi,c
Niejo. These were routed, six being
killed.
Rilcy's battery of the Fifth artillery
made an effective sortie about milo
south Of Bacoor and shelled the west
bank of the river at close range. That
bank Is now held by the Americans.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

comprehensive report on the Jesup
Northern Pacific expedition, drawn up
by Prof. Boas, of New York. was read,
on the I'd, at the session Of the Inter
national Geographical congress in Ber-
lin. At night DIR. Nansen delivered a
lecture on THE Oceanographical Con-
ditions of the Polar Seas
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The gold output ofthe Cripple Cteck
(ColD district during September
amounted TO Sl,73l,0O0 surprising all
Iecords. The production OF gold in
the district from the time OF its dis
covery, in 1891, to date. is SG2 .O57 .292.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Sixteen missionaries, sent by the
Baptist Missionary union, sailed from
Boston. on the steamer Victoria. on
the 9TH, for posts in Asia. Farewell re-.
cepiions held in fremont temple were
continued at the wharf. where group
OF prayerful men ana women ASSEM-
bled to encourage the departing mis-
sionaries.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

News received from johannesburg,
filed there on the I'd, indicates that the
last rush of Europeans to leave the
town had occurred. They crowded the
trains like sardines, occupying every
possible inch on the trucks. Consid-
cradle anxiety was felt with regard TO
the few who remained behind
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Butchers Of Dubuque, Ia. who hith-
eiio have bought their meats from
Chicago companies have combined to
do their own slaughtcring. They claim
that the packing companies are in a
combination to hold prices up willis
cut any justification. and the only re.
lief is for the butcher. to do their own
killing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

Minister Russell, at Caracas has liz
formed the state department that the
Nenezuelan government, by executive
decree has ordered that for period o.
90 days corn and beans shall bc admit
ted free of duty. and that for the same
period rice shall pay only two Genes
per kilo.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

The president. on the 4th. directed
the immediate dispatch to the Philip.
pines of n number of vessels OF the
navy, including the cruiser BROOKLYN
aud the gunboats Marietta AMI
Machais. This action is the result OF
m interview with Admiral Dewey. in
which he Went over the Philippine sit
patton with the president.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

thank YOU one and all for this patriotic
welcome. II has given me uncommon
plea sure 20 meet this morning at the snl-
die ri home the men Of ISL the veterans
who stood in the trenches and behind tlc
guns N that time Of great emergency.
when the life Of the nation hung In thg
balance. lApplause
Va has gften me like pleasure also To
meet with the cN-soldierS OF the Sptnfsl
war from the cityufQo ohsgwb az
war from the city Of quincy. ana tho
naval militia, representing the patriotism
of 1893. Applause And It Is gratifying
- me TO learn that You sent from this
city one Of the gallant young Officers who
Fought with Dewey In Manila bav This
- an era Of patriotism. my counryrnen
Inc United states had never been lack
ms In gratitude 20 its soldiers ana ne
sailors. who have fought In It's cause ana
the cause OF the United States mas never
lacked defenders In every crisis ~ III his
tory, from the revolutionary da "a Ia fLe
present, the citizens " the United states
nave been ever ready to uphold AZ amy
cost. the flag and the honor OF The pn
tioii. and 10 tack all the regponsibiIitv
which comes from righteous rnt,ae
Ihere are responsibilities born Of duty
that can never be repudiated Duty mn
performed ~ dishonor, and dishonor brings
shhmc, which Is heavier 10 carry than any
putden which honor can impose NV feI
ipw-citizehs, ! thank you for this moro
good morning -"
The party left Quincy al noon
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
ADMIRAL D[W[Y'S HOME.
The Admiral Will Accept Home in
Washington as Gift From
the People.
CHOICE As TO LOCATION EXPRESSED.
From Owners Of EliE iblc Resi-
dcnces. and ON the Admirnl's Re-
turn From Vermont VIII submit
Them to His Inspections.

Washington. Oct. Admiral Dewey
has elected to accept n house IN Wash
iEgton, already constructed, instead Of
having one built for his occupancy.
In accordance with the invitation of
the committee which has had in charge
the Dewey Home work, he called at
the Office of Acting Secretary Allen, in
the navy department, TO Indicate his
preferences in the matter of a resi-
dencc. There were present, besides
Mr.. Allen, Assistant Secretary Wander
lip. Assistant postmastcr-Gencral
Heath and Gen. Corbin
Officially Informed.
The Admiral was officially informed
of the purpose of the people of the
United States to present him with a
home in Washington. He frankly ex-
pressed his qualification at the tender,
which he Immediately accepted. He
said had the proposed home been the
gift of a few wealthy men. he should
feel indisposed TO accept il. But he
noted that the fund had over $4,000
subscribers. indicating that the hone
was TO be really the gift of the Amcri-
can people, and as such he would nc.
cept il with as much pleasure as hc
bad the sword bestowed upon him by
congress.
As tn the Location.
He then talked upon the location of
the residence The admiral showed a
decide preference for the section IN
which he made his home during his
former details of duty in Washington.
He wished the house to be located in
the northwest section. somewhere west
OF Sixteenth street. and not too far
north. thus indicating the neighbour
hood of his former residence and tn.
clubs where he had spent a good deal
OF his leisure time.
The Admirars Wishes.
First of all. he wanted the house ut
The earliest possible moment. so thar
ne might go in and hang up his hat
al once" as he put it, OF course that
Tiecluded the idea Of erecting a house
TO meet his special needs. He ex-
pressed his ideas as the character of
the home lie desires. and asked that
Tho house be modest enough i'm an
pontments and cost to permit of tie
retention Of a sufficient sum OF money
from the purchase fund. 10 defray the
expense Of furnishing il.
All Can DE Complied with.
The committee listened attcntively
to all of these wishes. and saw no rca.
sor why each and all could not lie
ratified. The admiral is going TO New
York. and Will stop over. il he can. to
see the yacht race ON his way 10 Shell
lurnc Farms. VI. lie expects 10 re-
turn 90 Washington in the course of
week Meanwhile. the house commit
tee having invited written proposals ~
properties. will go through the list
carefully and hope to be able to pre-
sent 10 the admiral on his return n
many as half a dozen available houses
fiom which he may make a personal
selection.
Extent Of the Eund
The fund AT the disposal Of the com.
miitcc now amounts TO about $500 |
and il is earnestly desired that this I
sum may he substantially increased |
during the time remaining before the
urchasc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
The Visit tn Quincy.

Quincy, H., Oct. cannon doomed
and bands played 'Dixie" as President
Mckinley alghted from the Campania.
his private car. al the grounds Of the
Illinois soldiers home. The sun shone
brightly, making almost perfect day.
Fifteen hundred old veterans. inmates
Of the home. cheered enthusiastically
as the president and the members OF
the cabinet took carriages to he driven
between long patoons of soldiers
around the beautiful grounds of the
home
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

\ special invitation was sent by the
federal committee of Chicago. on the
1st, TO sir Thomas Upton, owner of
the yacht Shamrock. 10 be Chicago's
guest At the laying OF the cornerstone
Of the new federal building on the 9th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13
slips Through the Mc-hes Of the Law.

Eossland. b. G., Oct. ..-CharIcs a.
Ilincklcy, the bank cashier who was
accused of robbng the West Side bank
of New York OF $4,000. is again %
free man. The offcnsc was alleged 10
have been committed in 1854. and il is
understood now that others were inn
plicated in the case. County Judge
Florin yesterday heard the ease and
prisoner On the ground that when the
oifense Mas committed there was IN
treaty that covered The ease. and that
the art Of isan. was not retroactive.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-10-13

One of the most remarkable features
a the occasion. on the Sd. when Al
niral Dewey received the sword voted
10 him by &C gress fro.n the hands OF
The president, was the ovation to Rear
Admiral Schlcy, on the return Of the
party from the capitol TO the White
House, which scarcely ranked below
that accorded To the admiral himself