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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Richmond. Ind. July 3O.-Gcorge
Jenkins and William Gates were ar
rested Sunday for killing harden
Neck. The latter ordered blackberry
hunters Off his premises and was
killed in the alteration which fol.
loved
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Statistics published regarding Ger
many's foreign trade last month. show
slnt the imports reached 4,u,o,oda tons,
an increase of lo5..l5 tons. and the ex-
ports reached 2.600,5s7 tons. a decrease
Of IO.y03 tons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

A terrible engagement was fought
between the government troops and
Colombian insurgents around Panama
on the 25th. Many were killed ana
wounded. and four-hours' armisticc
was agreed upon to attend the wound
ed and bury the dead.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03
Aged woman knued.

south Bend. Ind. July 30. Mrs.
Elisha II. Rupcl. aged g., was thrown
from vehicle in a runaway and h%s
injuries resulted In her death
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Regarding the suit brought against
Col. Kimball quarfermaster at New
York, il was stated by Secretary Root
and ether officials AT the war depart.
incnt, on the Goth. that Col. kimball
curing his entire service. had been u
most capable ard trustworthy Official,
and IN making his shipping contracts,
lac had acted for the best possible good
OF the service
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

The streets Of San Juan de Porto
Rico. on the 2jth. were a labyrinth OF
glittering Spanish flags in honor of St.
Jago, the patron saint of Spain Ban
ners and bunting, suspended from
house to house. covered the thorough
fares, and everywhere the balconies
were richly dressed. There was no at.
tempt whatever 10 display the Ameri
can coors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

a letter has been received by Capt
Mccoy, at Tacoma. Nash. from Adj,
jutantGeneral Willer, Of the Spanish
American Veterans association head
quarters at Chattanooga. Tenn, ask
ing how many of the First Washing
ton regiment will volunteer in case OF
a declaration Of war with China. Capt.
Mccoy reports that individuai express
sions are that all will go if the regi-
ment goes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Rainfall Sufficient for agricultural
purposes" is reported from most Of the
provinces of British India. The death
rate at Gujarat has decreased nearly
une-half a. compared with that OF
May.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

At the negro race conference AZ
Montgomery. Ala. on the 27th. a pa
per from Susan Il. Anthony was read
by the secretary. She appealed 10 the
conference 70 petition congress for .
sixteenth amendment. which shall pro-
hibit the disfranchisem of citizens
on account of sex. and declared the
condition of negro women was not inn
proved by emancipation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

The president has Notwithstanding
ness To mediate between The imperial
Chinese government and the powers.
lut only upon conditions which nrst
must he met by the Chinese govern
ment. These include the safety and
liberation of the foreigners in Pckin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Peru has adopted the single colo
standard. and has issued a geld coin,
known as the libra. or Peruvian
pound, being indeutical in weight and
hnencss with the English pound stcr
ling. The libra. and the silver sol are
now received on equal terms by banks
of The country ami circulate concur.
rcnily. The coinage OF the former II
free and silver Is used only in . sub
fAidisry capacity
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Col. Willcocks. the commander OF the
British relief column in Ashanti. de-
scribes his entrance into kumass as
presenting a scene of horror and DESC
lation, burned houses and putrid bodies
heing visible on ali sides. lie adds that
native soldiers were too weak TO stand,
and tina; the British officers thanked
God for the relief. as few more days,
they declared, would have seen the
end.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Brig. Gen. Patrick Henry Jones dieo
at his home at Port Richmond. ). L., on
the cath. aged 20 years. lie was born
in Ireland. and came TO America in
1870. At the outbreak of the civil war
he entered the Thiriy-seyenth New
York volunteers as second lieutenant.
lie was postmaster of New York city
during President Grants first term.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

Cen. Sternbcr- says that 100 addi-
tinna medical officers are wanted by
The surgeon general for du,y in the
Philippines and China. lie SAYS that
oniy graduates of reputable medical
colleges. with some experience and 'tn-
der 10 years Of age. will be accepted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

commissioners Iittman. for the
United States. and King. for Canada.
have completed thu location Of the
provisional boundary line on White
lass summit, and gone 10 the Chilkoot
summit to performs the same service
there. No change in existing conii-
tons will result on White Pass. as the
line was clearly defined there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-08-03

The sensational reports alleging the
imminence of massacre of Chinese Ia
borers mt Rock Springs. Wyo.. seem 10
have had no foundation in fact. The
adjutant general wired from Rock
Springs on the cath: mo trouble and
no cause for alarm. Citizens indig-
nant on account of sensational and
mischievons newspaper reports.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
FOR SEVEN MINUTES
Every wheel on the Huntington
Railroad and Steamers Was stop

Every wheel on the Huntington
Railroad and Steamers Was stop
ped.
CHICAGO, August 17.-Every wheel
and stroke of commerce throughout the
great Southern Pacific system of rail-
roads and steamship lines was stopped
for seven minutes to-day during the
burial Of Coils p. Huntington in New
York At the exact moment when the
clock struck II in New York. every
hammer in all the shops ceased elang-
ing; engines paused upon the rails,
and steamships floated lifelessly upon
the water In Chicago the Offices re-
NAMED closed all the morning, and no
tickets were sold or ether business
transacted until after the remains OF
the once great railroad magnate were
laid to rest. During the short suspen-
sion of business $4,000 men in all sec
tions of the United States remained
Idle. The Chicago offices were draped
with crepe, that is to remain for thirty
days.
Careful attention had been given to the
difference of time between San Francisco
and New York in order that the observa-
tions of respect at each place might take
place at exactly the same time. Services
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
A SERIOUS SITUATION.
Citizens and Soldiers on Duty in
Georgia.


Georgia.
JESUP, Ca, August 17.-Liberty
City, two stations below Jesup, and in
a remote southeastern portion of the
State, and impossible to reach before
midnight, except by a thirty-six mile
drive, is at this hour being patrolled
by hundreds of armed men, two troops
of cavalry, the Liberty Independents.
and Liberty Guards, while men are
sending away their women and child
rem to escape the troubles that are
expected to break out afresh tonight
after twelve hours cessation.
1t is another of those race troubles
that grow out of the killing of white
man by irresponsible negroes in a
section where the blacks outnumbeT
the whites three to one, and, as usual.
the effect on the innocent, both white
and negro, is feared.
Since the riots inception three days
ago, two white men and three negroes
have been killed, one white man has
been seriously wounded by a powder
explosion and last nights rioting eul-
minated in the accidental shooting of
Col James Thomas, a prominent
Wayne county politician, who was a
member of Sheriff Lyons rescuing
posse; the burning of the stores at
Liberty City and Walterville and an
attempt TO wreck a Plant System pas
senger train by negroes who believed
Sheriff Lyons posse was on board.
Sheriff Lyons returned to Jasup to-
day with his wounded assistants.
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MORE NEGRO TROUBLE.
Georgia Troops Ordered Out to Que1l
q Disturbance.

ATLANTA, Ga, August Hoover
nor Gambler has ordered out the LIB
erty Guards Company of the Georgia
National Guard to quell an uprising of
negroes in Liberty county in the south
eastern portion of the State, where the
blacks outnumber the whites three to
one. One white man was killed several
days ago in a quarrel with negroes,
and since that time discontentment has
grown on both sides until now race
war seems in full swing.
1t is reported that the negroes are
burning Johnston station, small town
about fifty miles from Savannah.
Two negroes are reported to have
been killed for resisting arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
APPLICATION MADE.
For the Dissolution of the DistiIIing
Company of America.

TRENTON, n. j., August 17.-Appli-
cation was made to-day to the court of
chancery for the dissolution of the Dis
tilleries Company of America, which is
incorporated under the laws of New
Jersey with a capitalization of s125.-
100000. The application is made on
behalf of Henry l. Dittman and Kali
nam Hass, of New York, who are
stockholders of the Kentucky Distil-
leries and Warehouse Company. The
latter company is ona of four that were
absorbed by the Distilleries Company of
America, and itself controls a large
number of smaller concerns. They
claim they are acting for themselves
and others. and maintain that the
management OF the Distilleries Com
pany of America is inimical to the in
terests of the Kentucky cocpany. The
other companies which have been abb
sorbed by the Distilleries Company of
America are the American Spirits Man
ufacturing Company. the Spirits Dis
tributing Company and the Standard
Distilling & Distributing Company.
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THE /. T. D.



the Opening Session, Yesterday.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, August 17.-At
the opening session to-day of the Inter
national Typographical Union, there
was lengthy discussion of the pro-
position of the stereotypers and cleo
trotypers trade union district for per-
mission from the /. T. u to grant its
withdrawal to form an international
stereotypers and electrotypers union.
A vote was not reached at the morn
ing session. President-elect Lynch
made a strong argument against with
drawal, stating thai every time a
branch withdrawS the power of the in
ternational body is lessened. He de-
clared the publishers were only too
anxious TO see the different bodies
in the printing business become indie
pendent, SO that they could play one
OF against the other
A resolution by Delegate Bandlow .,of
Cleveland, was passed, declaring the |.
t. U. to be Distinctly class organiza-
ton and that to suhserye their inter-
ests as wage workers il is essential that
they act "as unit upon the political
field from whence capital derives its
power to Cypress, and that it is the
duty of every member to sever affilia
ton with all political parties o; the
exploiting class which are constantly
encroaching upon the liberties OF the
working people
The passage of this resolution is
looked upon as victory for the Debs
followers.
At to-night's session a resolution was
adopted instructing the executive coun-
Gil TO communicate with the proper Of
ficials at Washington with a view to
having the government establish print
ing offices of its own in all territory I'M
der the flag, and to abolish the system
OF sub-letting to private institutions.
Another resolution was passed,
granting Commissioner Frederick Dris-
coll, of the American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association. permission to be
heard on all amendments to the laws
of the l. I. U. that materially affect the
publishers interests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

Arrangements have all been complet-
ed for the big inter-club match be-
tween Wheeling and Highland Golf
Clubs to-day. The men who will repre-
sent Wheeling Golf Club have been
somewhat changed. Mr.. Charles Pax
ton will take the place of E. A. Hid
reth, and DR.. j. w. Storer the place of
James Ewing. This will lend strength
to the Wheeling team. The Highland
team remains unchanged. Arrange
me.@ts have been made for a large
picnic wagon to meet the visitors, leav-
ing Wheeling at 1870 and 8 p. M, SO
that all may have transportation to
and from the links. There will no
doubt be large crowd present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
LAST DAY OF THE MEET.
Good Racing Weather and "a Perfect
Track at GIens Falls.

GLEN'S FALLS, N. Y, August IT,
The last day of the Grand Circuit meet
here was characterized by perfect rae
ing weather. and speedy track. Nell
Gwynne, who had two heats to her
credit from yesterday in the postponed
2.14 trot, captured the first heat to-
day handily, thus landing the race.
Annie Thornton had an easy time in
the. 2:19 pace, and landed the three
last heats in one, two. three order.
Five heats were necessary to decide the
2;14 pace, when eight horses faced the
starter, the first two heats going to
Winola. who then sold in the ring at
$500 against the field at SIP, but Oscar
l. captured the last three heats in good
finishes. From racing standpoint,
the meet has been most successful. as
fast time and fine fields have been the
order and splendid racing with close
finishes the rule rather tlan the excep-
ion.
Summarizes:
class ,,,,reo rCO (6,icbodA.
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A big Success.

Special 70 the Register.
CADIZ. o., August 1.-THE reunion
of old soldiers of the Rebellion held
here to-day was a success. Inter
esting addresses were delivered by Col
Liberger, of Coshocton. Col James
Moore and Hon. D. A. Hollingsworth,
of this city. Mr. Hollingsworths re-
marks on the subject of expansion
went direct TO the hearts of the hun
dreds who heard him.and brought forth
hearty applause One Of the attrac-
tons was the singing Of old war songs
by large body of school children. The
campfire was very interesting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
A Genuine Knockout.

NEW YORK, August 17-George
Kelly is dying in Seney hospital in
Brooklyn from the result of a knock
out blow delivered by Michael Myers
in try out bout at the Greenwood
Athletic Club last night.
The boys were deadly enemies on ac-
count of young girl and sought the
aid of the club so that the grudge
could be settled regularly, and they
could escape the police interruption
which was feared.
Kelly has not yet regained con-
seriousness.
AT ,he hospital to-day it was said
that Kelly had been brought there
about II O'Clock last night in an I'M
conscious condition, suffering from
conclusion of the brain, and at 10
o'clock to-day, the physician said. there
had not been the slightest improvement;
in KelleyS condluon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
AMATEUR NOTES.

The Will Gutman base ball club and
the recognized Doyle team will cross
bats on the Fulton grounds Sunday.
The Doyles accept the formers chal-
lnege for twenty-five dollars. They
Will line up as follows: Gutmans-
Wharton, catcher; Swartz or McCombs,
pitcher; Lucas or Walton, short; Mil
Ter. first; Peckstein, second: Dieters.
third; Metzger. left field; Taylor, cen
tire; Stein, right. Reorganized Doyles
Carpenter, catcher; Swillie Auburn,
pitcher; Buchanon, short; Helmbright,
first; Sandiford, second; j. Helmbright,
third; Watson, left; Veneman, centre;
Morris, right.
The Winder & Parkers challenge the
al. Hibbards for game on the Tun-
mel green Sunday afternoon.
The WindeB & Parkers will play
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Everything Quiet.

NEW YORK, August I7.-Though
several of the West Side thoroughfares
were lined tonight with men and wo-
men, who evidently expected a con-
tinuance of the collisions between the
whites and negro residents of that sec
ton of the city there were no race
disturbances of any consequence dur
ing the evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
MinisterfaIni.cnrd.

PARIS, August IA special des-
patch to the Temps from Rome says
it is rumored there that ministerial dis
cord resulted from the recent confer
ence between the King and his minis
tiers and that several OF them wish TO
resign. owing to their belief that they
do not have his confidence.
The despatch also asserts that the
King has clearly indicated that he will
act and govern and desires to have
young ministers with initiative.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
To-Day's Ball Game.

All arrangements have been perfect
ed for the ball game this afternoon at
the Island Park, between teams of
drummers representing the jobbing
houses on the East and West sides of
Main street respectively. The game
will be called at $3.50 o'clock, and. al
though the drummers do not know
all there is to know about the game.
they promise to provide contest well
worth witnessing. The object Is very
deserving one, as the proceeds will go
to Mr.. Charles Miller, a well-known
travelling salesman, who is suffering
from a protracted illness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

NEW YORK, August iT.AThe big
battle between Fizsimmons and Shar-
key at Coney Island will be decided on
Saturday night, August %, instead of
Friday, August "a, as was originally
intended. Saturday being the date OF
the great futurity event at the Sleeps
head Bay race track, which usually at
tracts thousands of visitors from out
of town. as we'll as an influx of book
makers and turfmen from the Saratoga
race meeting, Alex. Drawn and Tom
O'Rourke, the club managers. after con-
sultation with Sharkey and Fitzsim-
mons, decided to pull off the fight on
Futurity night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

the Brunswicks on the Tunnel green
Sunday morning. The w. & P. lineup
is as follows: Hartzell, c; Zeilers, p;
Bero, SIS; Holiday, Id; Gillese, 2b; Sny-
der, Sb; Tribben, IF; Lenard. CT; Lei-
bert, IF.
The Warwick Pottery Sluggers
would like to hear from the W. w. r.
wins for game of ball on the Termin-
al grounds Sunday morning. Batteries
for the Sluggers-W. Bickmeyer, U.
Grammar and C. Ock.
The Harry Aliens accept the Okla
homa Kids challenge for a game of
ball this coming Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

were held at the First Presbyterian church
at San Francisco at the same time the
funeral was in progress in New York.
w. G. Neimyer, general western freight
and passenger agent of the Southern Pa
cific, with headquarters in Chicago. to-
day said that this is the first time in the
history OF American railroads that there
has been a total suspension Of business on
any system as mark of respect to tho
memory of any man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
A Bloody Battle.

MOREHEAD, KY, August 1.-THE
Adkins and Towards have had a
bloody battle in Elliot county, in which
one of the Howards was killed and an
other fatally wounded. One OF me
Towards and one OF Lindsey Adkins
boys quarreled over a young woman,
after which both went home and
brought back other members of their
families for achievements. All the
Adkins have been arrested
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--~-a--a -------'aAAa
A Belnied telegram.

copyright, Associated Press1
TUNG CHOW. August l2,--The Japanese
entered Tung Chow to-day. blowing open
the gates Where the heaviest opposition
was expected, none was offered.
The Chinese are reported retreating to
PelSin and deserving wholesale.
The allies are marching to-day about tho
walled city of Tung Chow, after seven
miles of marching under a terrible sun
Many OF the Americans are FRUSTRATED
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
A Splendid Showing.

Col. August Rolf, accompanied by his
son-in-law, Mr.. "A. L. Mayer, of the
Geo. R. Taylor Company, have return
ed from Pittsburg, where they at
tended the meeting OF the stockholders
of the United States Glass Company.
They state that the reports of officers
indicate that the profits last year
announced to $4,000, and that the out
look for the future is very promising.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

as Governor eight hundred and ninety
six murders were committed in Ken
lucky two hundred and three convic-
tons were found, and two hundred and
sixteen murderers were pardoned. Mr..
Bradley denounced this statement in
unmoasured tones as false.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

PTTTSBRUG, Pa. August LEX
Judge Charles S. Fetterman. died -
night from the effects of heat stroke
received in July. He was sixty years
OF age. and had been prominent In tie
Allegheny county bar for many years.
He was appointed Judge OF common
pleas by Governor Hartranft when
Judge Sterritt was advanced to 10
Supreme Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
Ceased to Exist.

Special to the Register
CLIFTON. w. Va. August 1.-THE
West Virginia Non Partisan Club.
which was organized here with the in
tentfon of purifying the politics of the
State, has ceased to exist, having found,
as expressed by one of the officers, that
the work is too much for mortal man
to accomplish
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

NEW YORK. August 17.--Arrived
Lucania. Liverpool: Furst Bismarck,
from Hamburg; Gallia, from Naples.
QUEENSTOWN, August 17.-Arriy-
ed: Campania, New York for Liver
pool.
GLASGOW, August 17.--Arrived.
State OF Nebraska from New York.
HAMBURG. August 17.-Arrived:
Patrician from New York, via Ply
mouth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

torious, as Gardeners brother, Oscar.
better known as the Omaha Kid
jumped into the ring in the thirteenth
rouna to save his brother from being
knocked out. The lads were to have
fought twenty-five rounds at 124
pounds. Callahan, from the outset,
proved himself to be the cleverer
hOypr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
Golf at Chicago.

CHICAGO, August 17-At the end
of the first nine holes to-day. in the
finals for the Ravinoakscup at the On
wentsia clubs annual golf tournament
Bruce D. Smith, of Onwentsia. was s up
on his opponent. VIM. Waller, also of
OnWentSia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
Wheeling Employees won.

There was an interesting but not
very exciting game of base ball at the
Island park yesterday afternoon be-
tween employees OF the Wheeling and
Wheeling & Elm Grove Street Rail-
way companies 1t was won by the
former by a score of 20 to 4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
A We'll Grounded Fear.

LONDON. August 1s.-The war Office
has received a despatch from Lord
Roberts expressing a fear that Gen
De Wet has deluded his pursuers. Lord
Roberts says he imagines that De
Vets escape IS due TO his breaking
IN his force into small bodies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AT KANSAS CITY,
Kansas Cy..0 0 4 SIS ~ .
Min apolis 20 2 0 o. IA 5
AT BUFFALO,
Buffalo .0 o O O q n a. q :
Ind apelis 80 / 3 / 0 o.
AT CLEVELAND
Cleveland ....1 0 o 0 - II .
Detroit ...,-..o 0 0 0 o. 6 3
Chicago-Milwaukee game postponed on
accohnt of rain.
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STAMPING OF CLUBS.
Special to the Register.

FORT WAYNE, August 17.-Wheel-
ing defeated the home club to-day in
fast game. Pardee pitched great ball
and made the Fort Wayne batters look
like schoolboys. Fort Wayne made
two runs. in the first on errors and a
two-bast hit. Wheeling made all their
runs by clean hitting. The features OF
the game were the aall-around play
ing of Cockman and the pitching of
Dordaa