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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
THE KENTUCKY LAW UPHELD.
Opinion of the United State. sIprr@e
Court an the kentucky sep
arnte Coach Law.

Washington, Dee. A. The Kentucky
state law requiring railroad compa-
MES in that state TO provide separate
coaches for colorcd passengers was
made the subject OF an opinion ~ the
United states supreme court. the ease
being that of the Chesapeake * ONO
Railroad Co. VS.. the State of Ken
lucky. IL came to this court from
the Kentucky court Of appeals. The
opinion was handed down by Justice
Brown, and the Kentucky courts
judgment in favor of the state was
affirmed. Justice Brown stated that
in this ease the railroad company had
attacked the statute on the ground
that il was unconstitutional, in that
it is an interference with interstate
commerce.
Justice Harlan dissentcd, stating his
opinion to be that the law is an in
reference with interstate commerce.
and also taking the position that the
Kentucky legislature has no author
ity to classify citizens by color in
railway coaches.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
MPATHY FOR THE BOERS
Resolution Introduced in Congress
by Representative Finger
aid, of Massachusetts.

Washington, Dec. "A resolution
in behalf of ex-President Kruger was
introduced IN the house by Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald, Of Massachu-
sets. II recites:
Whereas, The heroic struggle made
by the Bocr republics to maintain
their existence has excited the SYM
patty of the whole world. therefore,
be il
Resolved. That the efforts of Paul
Kruger 10 obtain the assistance Of
the civilized nations of the world in
securing peace and proper terms of
settlement between Great Britain and
the Boer republics is deserving of the
praise and sympathy of the American
people"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
HOTEL FIRE AT EAST ST. LOUIS
Tho Debt Hotel, East st. Louis, H., Badly
Damaged by Fire Narrow
Escape Of Guests.

East st. Louis. H., Dec. 4.-The
Diehl hotel, the largest hosiery in
East St. Louis, was partially destroyed
by fire Monday afternoon. The con-
tents of Is rooms were consumed by
the flames, and it looked for time
as if the entire building was doomed
to destruction.
The fire started in portion of tho
hotel known as the Annex, at the
corner of Missouri avenue and Third
street. The timely arrival of engine
company No. IS and truck No. of
the st. Louis fire department saved
the big structure.
The fire had its origin in chimney
fuc between the second and third
floors. When the building was first
erected this fiue was not completed.
1t is believed that some guest. not
knowing that the flue was incomplete,
build fire in the CRATE in one of the
rooms.
John Matt, n saloonkeeper. was
overcome by the smoke, which poured
into his room in great volumes. Other
guests who passed his room saw him
lying on the floor near the open door
which he had tried in vain to reach.
Though they themselves were in
peril they stopped long enough to
pick up the unconscious man. He was
carried to the street where he was
quickly revived.
On the second and third floors of
the Annex were Is rooms, all occu-
pied. All were either attacked by the
flames were dcluged with water.
All Of the property in the rooms Of
Leo Keschner, including his clothing,
was destroyed. Mrs. William Padficld,
wife of the principal of the Webster
school. had no time to try TO save her
valuablcs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
ORDERS TO CONSUL GUMMERE
To Proceed to the Capital Of MorOc-
90 to Press the Claim of the
United states.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The state de-
partment mas sent instructions to
United States Consul Gummorc. Of
Tangicr, Morocco, to proceed TO the
capital of that country as far ms pos
sible on United States man OF war,
TO present fresh claim of the United
States for indemnity on account of
the murGer of Marcus Ezaguin, nat
uralized American citizen, who was
killed in June, 1900 The warship,
which probably will be the Kentucky,
recalled from Smyrna for that pur-
pose, will convey the consul from Tan
gier 20 Mn zagan which is the nearest
port Ia Fez, the capital of Morocco.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
WAS A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.
Great Britain's OnI, Negotiation q,
Nicaragua il for Renewal
of Commercial Treaty.

London, Dec. a.. Regarding the dis
patch from Washington. as published
in New York, saying that Great Brit
ain is cndeavoring TO negotiate
treaty OF amity and commerce with
Nicaragua. which is alleged TO have
disturbed the American state depart
mcnt officials. representative Of The
foreign Office says that Great Britain
is negotiating with Nicaragua for re
newal OF the existing commercial
treaty, but that nothing whatever has
been suggested of an exceptional
character.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
ALL OVER THE STATE.
Events in Various Portions OF In.
diana Told by Wire.


JeifersonNille, Ind, Dee 3.-Three
prisoners little out OF the ordinary
were received az the Indiana rcforma-
tory. The first was Emil Brinkham, a
paroled convict. who violated the con-
ditions OF his parole and was cap
tured al Clarksdalc, Miss. The Sec
ond was Frank Williams. smooth
fingered pickpochet, arrested and SEN
fenced at Wabash, who surprised the
prison officials by dlsgorging $4,000 in
grecnhacks when searched. The third
Was William Mitchell, who was caught
by Mrs. 5. l.. Van Petten. Of Ander-
son. and held until the police arrived.
Mitchell was trying to rob Nhe house.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Comments Of the London Press ten
orally Favorable 10 the Presi-
acut's Formula.

London, Dec. 4.-Comment upon
President McKinley's message 20
congress is chiefly devoted 10 the ref
erences to Americas Chinese policy.
The Daily Graphic says:
1.-THE policy of the United States re-
garding China is not heroic. but u =
certainly practical, and there Is am
pie reason to believe that it will pre-
vail"
The Times says:
"The message makes IL clear thai
on the vital point OF insisting upon
punishment for the outrages Mr.. Nil
ley remains firm. We are glad 20 see
that on the subject OF guarantees TOT
Christian converts the presideh.
makes a new proposal in advance o.
any put forward elsewhere. In re-
gard to the indemnity question he
in agreement with some Of the pes'
opinion in England"
The Times editorial concludes with
the expression OF hope that MI Mn
leys second term may be marked py
a satisfactory settlement OF an on.
standing questions between urea
Britain and America"
The Daily News says:
1.-THE message contains nothing
new, and nothing very illuminating on
matters that are old. II will he very
closely scanned for its references y
China. 1t looks as though the amer
lean formula were that the power
are TO specify the culprits ana ,ne
Chinese government is TO specify 'ne
punishment. On such terms a speeu!
settlement would undoubtedly be pos
sible, but would IL be effective or our
able? ?"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
A Mig banquet.

Notre Dame. Ind. Dee. 3.-A BAN
quet was served in the big refectory
at Notre Dame in honor of the ami
versary of President Andrew Norris
sew. Covers were laid for so guests
and 400 students. Among the guests
were Joseph Oliver Clement Stude-
baker, Samuel Studebaker. of South
Bend: Very Rev. T.. j. Corcoran, pro-
vincial of the Victorian order. and cler'
gymen from neighboring towns. The
university orchestra furnished the
music.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
Policy Modified.

kokomo. Ind. Dec 3.-Onc day Of
strict sunday closing satisfied the po-
lice board and il will hereafter confine
the closing on Sunday TO saloons and
gaming establishments only. The board
has decreed that all slot machines Of
4 chance character must stop. their
use not being permitted any day OF
the week
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

indianapolis, Ind, Dee. "a wom'
ans suffrage amendment TO the state
constitution will be introduced in the
next session of the legislature. THIS
was decided upon at the last meeting
OF the Political Equality association
held in this city. For n time il was
thought best by the association to ask
for the right TO vote at school and
municipal elections, but now il has
been decided that il would be as well
10 ask for equal rights with men at
MI elections
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Wabash. Ind. Dec. 3.--Electric ears
probably will be spinning along the
towpath Of the long abandoned Erie
canal within year. The towpath has
passed into the control OF G. G. Miller,
Of Fort Wayne; George Townsend, OF
Chicago. and William T. Reed. of
Council Bluffs. la Mr.. Reed estimates
that 100000 viii build and equip the
road. and intends commencing work
in the early spring
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
FIVE INSTANTLY KILLED.
Gsplosion Of Roller In The fo"-r ""0se
House 81 tn. chicago 4 North-
Western Traction 10.

Chicago, Dec. Four men and one
boy were instantly killed and 10 per-
sons injured by the explosion OF
boiler ia the powerhousc of the Chi
cago a Northwestern road last even
ing. Several Of the injured are hurt
so badly that they may die.
The powerhouse was two-story
structure. On the first floor was the
boiler room, containing "a battery OF
four boilers. Twelve men were em-
ploycd around the building, and in adj
dition to such of these as were pres
ent at the time, a number of strangers
were standing around watching the
dynamos in the electric light plant.
Four Of those killed were people not
employed by the road. and all four
bodies were taken % the morgue un-
identified.
1t is not known what caused the exc
plosion. At few minutes past five
o'clock one of the boilers in the CEN
ter of the row Of four burst with .
detonation that was heard at points
a mile distant. The end of the boiler
was blown toward the passenger de-
pot, and landed fully 40 feet away
from the boiler house.
just as the explosion occurred the
Ashland limited train was pulling out
Of the station. The greater part OF the
train had passed, and although all the
cars were heavily battered with fall
ing bricks and debris. only the last
two coaches, Pullman sleeper and q
drawingroom car, were badly dam
aged. The boiler head and the boiler
itself caught these coaches. The boil
er struck the rear car while the boiler
head ploughed through the one imme-
diately in front. Fortunately, both
flew high and struck the ears above
the windows, carrying away portions
of the roof and vestibule. But few OF
the passengers happened at the time
to be i'm the ends of the two cars hit
by the flying metal, and such of them
as were hur, were struck by flying
splinters or suffered from being
thrown violently TO the floor.
On the train were Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gust Beck. Of Milwaukee, and Mrs
William Becker. of She boygan. Wis.
Both couples were returning from
their bridal tours. and all four were
injured. Mrs. Beck was dashed
against a scat in the car. and sus
tanned internal injuries which may
prove fatal.
Neither of the cars was thrown
from the track. and the engine drew
them quite distance before coming
to stop. Traffic. however, was in
terrupted for nearly four hours.
The destruction of the electric
lighting plant plunged the depot int
darkness. and the pile of debris was
thrown across the tracks, temperate,
blocking suburban traffic.
Every attention TO the wounded wa
shown by the officials of the North
western road. All were conveyed a
quickly as possible to hospitals, wher'
their wounds were dressed.
The property loss TO the road vii
not be far from 100000. The boiler
house was practically reduced to [
ruin.
The cause of the explosion is mys
terry, the boilers having been inspected
by the insurance companies Septem
Der / and November i, and being re
ported in perfect order.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Wabash Ind. Dee 3.--Miss Sarah T.
Kecly. superintendent Of the Indiana
voman's prison. has appealed to the
governor to recommend 10 the legis-
lature that life sentences for women
be abolished. Miss keely states She
now has 20 women il the prison. eight
Of whom are serving life terms. She
wants the criminal laws SO modii'ed
that the maximum imprisonment 81
women be IS or 80 years, with good
fine allowed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Outbreak nj the Rcd Pest Among the
Rad River Indians IT
Odanah, Wis.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Indian Agent
Campbell, Of the LaPointc agency in
Wisconsin, has reported to Commits
sioner Of Indian Affairs Jones tina.
smallpox has broken out at Odanah,
among the Bad River Indians. he
says their condition il serious. and
the outbreak il spreading. Commits.
sioner Jones has telcgraphed him au.
thority TO quarantine the Indians.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

During a severe typhoon, on Novem
Der Is, the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite,
moored in the harbor of San Luis
d'Apia, Island Of Guam, parted her
cables and went on a reef and then
struck on the rocks, receiving such
injuries az to cause her to sink, later,
after drifting 20 miles from the island.
Her crew. with the exception of five
men, sent out in launch to find
shelter, and who were drowned by
the capsizing Of their boat, were res.
cued by the United States collier Jus.
TIN
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Washington. Dec. 2.-The state de.
partmenJ has received report con-
veying further information as TO the
proposed tunnel from Europe TO Afri-
ca under the Straits of Gibraltar, from
Mr.. George III. Murphy, consular clerk
at Magdeburg. Germany. Mr.. Berlier,
the French engineer who has submit
ted the proposal of the project TO the
government of Spain and Morocco, is
said to have perfect confidence in the
feasibility of the plan, holding that il
presents no greater obstacles than
were encountered in the building OF
the tunnels of Mont GEMS and st.
Gotthard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Terre lIaute. Ind. Dee. 3.-The
rerre Haute undertakcrs have called
Il meeting for this week Of the legis-
lative committee of their state ASSOC
citation to prepare for work before the
legislature this winter i'm behalf Of q
law to prohibit the formation Of
mutual assessment burial associa-
lions These associations have become
very common in the state in the past
few months
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
FAILURE OF BANK ROBBERS.
Dynamite, but ROBBERS Driven
on without Booty.

Silverton. Ore, Dec. 4.-Dynamits
used by robbers TO open the safe,
wrecked the building and furniture Of
the SiIverton bank early yesterday
morning, and aroused the inhabitants.
The cashier, who heard the report,
rushed to the bank In time to be shot
at by one Of the fleeing robbers. He
was not hurt. The robbers did mot -
eurO any booty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

A recent German publication. re-
marking the growing American trade
in the Levant. says: Lately two large
firms in Constantinople have, for the
first time. received extensive ship
ments of American shoes. This shows
that the persistent efforts of the
Americans to gain footing in the
Levantine markets have achieved sue
ress"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
FROM THE LOST YOSEMITE.
A Detachment Of Marines and some
Of the Yoscmite's Officers
Arrive at Cnvite.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The following
cable message has been received at
the navy department:
"Cavite. Dec. 2, 1900. Bureau Navi-
cation. Washington: Detachment
marines and some of Ioscmitc's VI
GERS arrived by the Alava: left Guam,
2Gth ult. Restoration work there
progressing fayorably.
"REMY."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Postmaster Vancott of New York
city conferred with Postmaster-Gen
cral Smith and others, on the Goth,
regarding the proposed new post of
fee building in New York. Mr.. Van
colt afterwards expressed the opinion
that the bill now pending, appropriate
ing s2.50000o for this purpose. would
pass at the approaching session Of
congress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
wheat Prospects.

indianapolis. Ind. Dec. THE crop
report Of the Washington bureau says
for Indiana:
Moderate temperature and frequent
rains were quite favorable. frosts ala no
injury. wheat is well stooed deep rooted
ana of vigorous growth but fly Is injur-
ing early sown: corn husking continues.
though much - yet IN shock; yield is
large and quality good.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

; The French press IS said to criti-
CHE The project unfavorably, on the
ground that Mr.. Berlier has overesti-
mated the earning power of the road.
and that it seems hardly credible that
the passenger and freight traffic be-
tween France and Algeria could be
diverted to this indirect and expensive
route.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Wabash. Ind. Dec 3.-The tele,
graph companies are to receive attcn-
ton from the members Of the lcgisla-
ture az the January session. \ bill
has been prepared reducing the charge
for telegraph messages within the
state from % TO - cents for the first
fen words
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Count De Toulouse Lautrec, who
was extradited to Canada from Chica'
go, was sentenced, at Montreal, on the
9th, to FIVE years in the penitentiary
on a charge of receiving bonds know
ing them to be forged.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Bagley, Mimi, Dec. 4.--This little
hamlet is overrun by land seekers
who desire to file on tracts in the
four townships in the White Earth
reservation, which are to be thrown
open 1t the Crookston land Office
Tuesday morning. Many squatters
have established Themselves On the
land, and serious collisions - i'm
winent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Sydney, N. 8. W., Dec. 4.--The -
anic Steamship Co.'s steamer Name.
Capt. Won Ottendorp, which sa''"
from Sydney, yesterday. for San rrs
cisco, vie Auckland, Apia and ho'"
lulu. carries E So0.000 In specie.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Lieut.. Faramond. the French naval
attache at Washington. has been adj
vised that the training ship Duguay-
Trouin. with large number of cadets
on board. will visit American waters
next spring.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

United States Senator Cushman Kel.
logg Davis, chairman of the commit
tee on foreign relations in the senate,
died at his home in st. Paul, MIMI,
on the 27th. at s:4s p. m, after an ILL
ness Of two months. He had suffered
greatly during his sickness, and grad
ually sank away. being unconscious
for several hours before death, and SO
FAR as could be known, suffering no
pain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

When travelling nowadays. Emperor
William usually takes with him
specially-carved pulpit, deliberately
ornamented with heraldic devices,
from when he delivers his orations
and sermons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
Chosen President.

Lafayette. Ind. Dec. 3.-The thir.
teenth annual convention of the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor in Indiana closed its session
here after electing officers for the en-
suing year: Rev. X. v. Hunter. ID. d.,
Of indianapolis. president.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The proposition to levy tax for
the support of free public library
was carried at a special election held
in Dubuque, la, on the Goth. The re-
suit carried with it a gift of $4,000
from Andrew Carnegie. also the
Young Mems Library associations Is
roo volumes and other property worth
SAC. 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Wabash. Ind, Dee. 3.-The Ariel
Bicycle company's big factory at Cos
sen. which has been closed down for
two years since the formation of the
trust, has been purchased by the
Puritan Cereal Food company. OF
Jackson. Mich. The building brought
xI5 OOo
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The president, in the first week Of
the session of congress. will submit
20 the senate for confirmation GO
nominations for presidential post Of
fees. This includes those appointed
during the recess. and postmasters
whose terms Of Office expire previous
to Janutry /, next. II is the smallest
list of recess nominees sent in for
come wears
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Lima, Peru, Dec. 4.--Thc mun'ciPa'
elections, which began Saturday apo
continued Sunday and yesterday
passed Off without disturbance. i.~
result in Lima is a victory Tor w
electoral coalition, with majority :"
zoo votes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
WAY OF The TRANScRESSOR.
Gen. W. l.. White Sentenced 20 Ten
Years In the Michigan Peni-
Tertiary for Fraud.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 4.--Gen. w. l..
White, of Grand Rapids, ex-quarter.
master general of the Michigan ma
tional guard, pleaded guilty to the
charge Of completely in the state mil
itary clothing frauds, and was SEN
fenced by Judge West to ten years
in prison.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The annual report of Secretary Will
son of the agricultural department.
made public on the Goth, begins with
. complimentary reference TO the work
of his predecessors, (which had
brought the department to its present
state of efficiency" The report shows
the affairs of the department to he in
q generally satisfactory condition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The British war Office announced,
on the Soth, that Lord Roberts had
handed over the command OF the
British troops in South Africa to
Lord Kitchener.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07
come years,

Charged with obtaining money un-
der false pretenses, a man represent
ing himself as DIR. William A. Fergu-
son. formerly of Galveston, Tex, but
who is alleged by the New York po-
lice t. be cx-Gov. Moses, OF South
Carolina, was arraigned, on the 3Oth.
before United States Commissioner
Shields, and held in bail of $1,000 for
examination.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Marion. Ind. Dec. 3.--Willie White.
Ia years of age. the son OF Luna White,
a widow. was run down and killed by
a Pittsburgh. Cincinnati & Chicago
train.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Monticello. Ind. Dec. b. The safe in
the Panhandle depot here was blown
open and about $500 in cash taken. be-
longing mostly 10 the ADAMS Express
company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The typhoon which caused the loss
of the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite
wrought great damage aHdloss of life,
also, on the Island of Guam. Among
the worst sufferers was the town of
Moranjan, which was completely de-
molished. with loss Of 30 townspeo-
pie killed and many injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Secretary Gage and Secretary Long
have each recommended in their an
nual reports that a separate building
for the accommodation of govern
ment archives and records be built.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

The United States cable ship Burn
side, bound from New York TO the
Philippine islands. arrived at singa-
pore, mira. on the 2sth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Wabash. Ind. Dee. 3.--Thc south
Wabash post Office. established 20
years ago. is to be discontinued jan
nary !. and all mail will then come
10 Wabash.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-07

Port Said, Dec. 4.-Thc United
States gunboat Wilmington has mr.
rived here on her way to China.