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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Corydon. Ind. Aug. 3i.--Lizzie Swan.
widow, 50 years old. was fatally in
iured at the fair. She attempted TO
cross the race track while a heat was
being run and was struck by shat.
OF one of the sulkies. The shaft pene-
trated her right cheek. making gap
ing wound. She was also struck by The
horse.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Decatur, Ind. Aug. 3l-The three
year-od child Of Wesley Scowles.
farmer living in the southern part Of
Adams county. fell into vatof boiling
water and Gied N a few hours. The
flesh on some parts Of the child's face
and body fell from the bones.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Mishawaka. Ind. Aug 3i.-The three
vear-old daughter Of james Merritt Of
this city. died from terror after an at
tempt TO kidnap her had oeen made by
gypsieS. Searching parties are out
after the gNpsies. and threats 81 dire
vengeance are made should they be
.anrhf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Frankfort, Ind. Aug. 3l.-Ihe lair
and races drew a large crowd here. In
the 2:i0 pace Capt. Garrigus, a very
promising Young horse owned AZ Mon
ticello. fen dead in front Of the grand
stand at the end of heat that was
driven out in 2:i9 10y field Of II horses.
none Of whom had ever before been
marked better than :i,.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Returning delegates 10 the interna-
tional convention OF the Young Peo-
pies Society Of Christian Endeavor.
in London. tell of very bad treatment
by tourists agency which. for .
consideration, agreed TO provide all
things necessary foI their stay in Eu.
rope, and deserted them, many If
them penniless. thousands OF miles
from home. Their trunks were sent
home In advance, leaving them with,
out change Of linen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Kansas City. Mo-. was plunged into
darkness at midday, on the 9th, rem
dering artificial lights necessary in
stores and offices. The phenomenon
prevailed for half an hour, during
which time rain fell in torrents. At
the Union depot daylight signals oonld
not be seen. and the train service was
stopped for 30 minutes. No damage
resulted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The Weldon mine. located just east
of Leadville, Col. was totally de-
stroyed by fire on the night of the
2sth. The fire started in the engine
room, but the engineer remained at
his post until nearly all the men were
hoisted from below. and was probably
fatally burned. The rest made their
way out through other mines in the
vicinity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

1T can not be learned that there has
been any marked advancement of the
negotiations between the powers
touching the withdrawal of the inter-
national forces from Pekin. The plain
indication is that the powers are act
ing upon the information conveyed
in the last note of the state depart
men.. and are bringing all their in
fluencc to bear upon Russia to induce
her TO change her mind as to with
drawing her troops. For some rea-
son, the authorities here appear to
feel . growing confidence that this CT
fort will be successful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The pension report was adopted by
the G. A. X. convention. on the 30th,
without discussion. it being under
stood that determined effort will be
made to induce congress 10 appoint
a court of appeals TO have final juris-
diction in matters relating to pen
sions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The handwriting experts who testi
fed in the Molincux case have entered
suit against the City of New York to
collect their fees for services in the
case. According TO agreement made
with Assistant District Attorney Os-
borne, they were to receive $50 per
day each, their railroad fare and ho-
tel bills. The claims win aggregate
several thousand dollars.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Terrc Uaute. lnd. Aug. 3i.-1he
Trotting association has made con-
tract with George West 10 start
Tommy Britton TO beat the worlds
stallion record at the fall meeting here.
Septe mber 24-29. The record is held by
Directum. 2:05sa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

For four hours and a half. on the
2sth. the thinning ranks of the Grand
Army of the Republic passed in re-
view before their leaders and before
probably million spectators. packed
in almost solid masses along the four
miles of the line of parade. which
marked the principal feature of the
grand encampment at Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Evansville. Ind. Aug. 81 The cen
sus bureau announces that the popua-
tion Of this city is 5000. against 5a.7j6
in 1890. This is an increase Of s.25i. or
1f % ner cent
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07
prosp.rou. Company.

Crawfords Ind. Aug. 3l.--The
Farmers Mutual Insurance company.
operating in Montgomery and Foun-
tain counties. met in twenty third an
nual session in this city. There are
now 1000 members. carrying Sl.555.cV5
In insurance. an increase ~ $2PS,9s5
during the last year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07
We'd. nj. Fourth Bride.

Valparaiso. Ind. Aug. 3i-At Deep
Mary Dddie. aged ~. were married
This is the groom's fourth matrimonial
venture and the brides third.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The Union Pacific passenger train.
second section No. 3, was held up by
four men. SIS miles west of Rawlins,
Wyo., on the Goth. The express and
baggage cars were forced open and
the safe blown TO pieces. The rail-
road company says the loss was nomi-
nal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Brazil, Ind. Aug. al.-The corner
stone Of the new $4,000 church was
Laid by the Meihodists Of this city. the
chief address being made by Or. II. A.
Goblin. president Of the DePauw uni-
versity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The new Peruvian cabinet was Off.
cially gazetted on the 2sth. II is made
up as follows: President OF the coun'
ell OF ministers and minister of for
eign affairs, Senior Ribeyro; minister
of the interior. Senior Coronel Zegara;
justice. Senior Domingo Alemenara;
war, Gen. Bernabe Carrasco; finance,
Senior Aurelio Souza; public works
Senior Agustin Tovar.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07
Drowned.

Mentone. Ind. Aug. 81 Arthur
Walters. ten wears old. was drowned in
Crystal lake while bathing. There
were several boys with him, but none
were large enough TO rescue him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

SpcelanC. Ind. Aug. 3i.-The annual
reunion Of the Thirty sixth Indiana
regiment will be he'd here October 1.
Arrangements are being made to make
the meeting a great success.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Charlottesville. Ind. Aug 3D. George
Churchill tcolored). 50 years old. en-
pioyed in Lees brickyard cropped
dead Of prostitution by the heat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Muncie. Ind, \ug. 3i.-Andy BE.
zenah. Of Cincinnati. and Michael
Schreck. middel weight fighters. are
matched for a l5-rounG 90 before the
lnterurban club in this city Labor day
night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Judge Leo Rassieur. of 81. Louis,
was unanimously elected commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. on the 30th. az the grand en-
campment held in Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

AT the direction of the president
DIR. Thomas. of Washington. was, or
the 3lst. detailed TO serve in the Of
flee of the United States consul NJ
Glasgow TO assist in the enforcement
of the regulations of this government
so far as they affect outgoing passen-
gers and traffic coming TO our ports.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Peter W. Corbett, assistant secre-
tary of the Northern Pacific railway,
while walking along the street. in St.
Paul, MINI, on the 3lst, was sudden
ly stricken with heart failure. He
was at once conveyed 10 St. Lukc's
hospital. but survived only a short
time. death ensuing at $3.50 p. IN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

BY the action OF the grand encamp-
ment, G. A. T.. in Chicago, on the 30th,
the only auxiliary association 10 be
recognized by the grand army here
after is the Woman's Alliance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

a cyclone that visited Mafeking. or
the Goth. did more damage than the
seven months bombardment. 1t blew
and leveled the military camp hos
pital, causing much suffering among
the sick and wounded. One person
was killed and two were injured, and
there were many narrow escapes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Field Marshal Count Won Valdez
see. selected TO command the interna-
tional forces in China. landed at Alden.
Arabia. on the 3ist. and was received
by guard of honor of British troops
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

The post Office department has or
dered the establishment OF rural free
delivery service, on the 18th. az Dos
palos. Cal: Waverly. Ia, Omaha, Neb.,
and CORTLAND. kas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Hon. Andrew ID. White. United
States ambassador TO Germany. ar
rived in Washington, on the 3lst. and
called at the state department. Mr..
White expects TO return to Germany
about the middle of October.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07
Among IS tramps arrested and

Among IS tramps arrested and
jailed at Marshalltown. Ia, one
named Gray, was positively identified
on the 2sth. as the man who killed
Joseph Williams. the colored dray
man, while the latter was defending
two young girls from the assaults OF
a gang Of tramps.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Martinsvile. Ind. Aug. 3i.-This
place has its first directory II gives
the TOWN population Of 2,575 persons
over IL years old.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07
This pretty little anecdote about

This pretty little anecdote about
the boy king in Spain is now given:
A short time ago the queen regent
was telling her son how poor his
country, Spain, was becoming. and
what need there would ne of reform
and economy in many respects.
Mother" said the young monarch in
embryo, II have quite made up my
mind that we must all give something
for the sake Of my country some
luxury. /, for my part, have deter
mined to give up smoking!"
Gloves are unstable when they are
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Somerset Henry Maxwell. tenth
Baron Earnham. died in London on
the soih. lie was born In iS49.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-07

Gloves are unstable when they are
kept on hand.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
A FASHION LETTER
 FROM GAY PARIS
Quantities of Handsome Gowns Are Being Sent to London
 in Spite of Boer War,

Paris, March 30.-By the time you read this it will be almost time for society to come back from the Riviera-and then for the London season!
 Speculation is rife as to the tone which the London season will assume. Will May and June be deadly dull, with all the smart men at the war and all the smart women in sacscloth and ashes, or will a delightful season of sales and bazaars and war en- tertainments keep London gay!
 The queen has promised that she will either hold her drawing rooms personally or will request that thorough society wom- an, the princess of Wales, to preside for her. and, besides this, Victoria has signi- fled that, if her health allows, she will be present at several garden parties and in other ways let the English people know that their queen still lives.
 Many handsome gowns are being made for the late Paris season on the Riviera and at St. Moritz, which has become very fash ionable; and large boxes are also shipped to Monte Carlos healthful heights, laden with fashions requirements, which consist prin- cipally now of small belongings for the toilette of which there were never so many.
 The tendency is still toward the light tones Two hats will illustrate this. One is walking hat of Nile blue velvet. shrouded in Nile green chiffon. with the tiniest dot of old blue. At one side are vio- lets in their leaves. 6 huge bunch of them. with the pale colors overlapping and out numbering the sombre shades.
 The other Is very large silk covered round hat to be worn well back upon the head. It Is of bluish pink silk, trimmed with narrow rows of pale red straw. The
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

trimming consists of red birds, and the tiniest Italian heather which bears small resemblance to the Scottish flower.
 TWO NEW COATS.
 Two coats were sketched a few days ago. worn respectively by the countess of Es- sex and Mrs. Arthur Paget. One of the coats was a little tan Eton, with spade front, long and pointed and trimmed with braid The other was the new reefer, with broad white satin lape1s. The reefer but toned at the belt line with one jewelled button It's main feature was a stitching of contrasting silk, which ornamented the darts of the little coat. Both of these coats were made in Paris.
 Eccentric is the word which one might apply to the little coats of spring. A pretty American girl, a Miss, Rich of Chicago. purchased a gown for fashionable recep- tion. It was in half a dozen pieces, includ- ing skirt jacket, bolero, vest, belt and tall curved collar
 It was a typical calling costume. The skirt was built of castor colored broadcloth, piped with rose colored panne. Around the foot there was trimming of bengaline, overraad with a curious cloth decora ton. YThe cloth was cut in strips, held together bv A broad band at top and midway. This entire decoration was fastened over the bengaline in such a way as to make a trlm- ming which looked singularly like inseF- tion. 5,.,
 Oddfty and variety seem to be the dual aims of the French dressmakers, ana many of the new modes are entirely d1nereht from those seen in any previous season
 The vest and girdle of this calling dress were of white mousseline over white satin'
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
Cab Drivers Enough for an Army

The Generafissimo of the BoeP army, who has been killed so often, and equally often turned up again, has made more than one visit to England He is very keen observ- CT. and has @ caustic wit of his own On his return from his last visit to London he was asked by a burgher friend what he thought of the chances of the Transvaal in case of a war with England. The gen. eral replied:
 My friend. I have been to London; I have seen the great wealth and prosper ity and resources there, and can see that the Transvaal would have no chance Why, man, they have enough cab drivers in the streets of London to beat the whole of the Transvaal army"
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
His Idea of Cleverness

popular efocutionist paid a visit to a border town recently and gave one of his well-known recitals in the school room, says the Scottish American. The gentle. man who presided was a man of local standing, and after each recital he made few appropriate remarks After a very pathetic piece, which filled his eyes with tears, he arose and with quivering voice expressed his wonder and admiration for the reciter.
 tFriends," he said wiping his eyes and blowing his nose, "rve heard a lot O great orators in my day, but this man-this man, why. he's prodigious monster!''
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
No Satisfying some People
rom the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune
 '.You keep me waiting so long! com plained the customer.
 Madam" said the worried grocer who was economizing in his business by employ ing only one clerk. 'aint you the woman that was in here yesterday kicking about short weights?"
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
Seeing Is Believing

To thoroughly understand the laws of re- fraction and to know the science of lens building is to be an optician.- A graduate optician at the Birmingham Optical Com pany will examine your eyes free, CRear of Norton's Drugstore.) tue. thu&sun
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

the former being considerably puffed so as to make fun front.
 The jacket and the bolero were quite separate one being put on over the other. The jacket was cut In a zig-zag Greclan fashion 10 show a broad expanse of girdie and vest. It was of the castor proadcIoth.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

Over 1t was worn the tniest little jacket of Aeolian cloth, as thin as crepe de chine, and of 0 shade to exactly match the castor Droadcloth.
 TWO CUFFS The Robespierre cuffs are seen in several different forms; for the street. where the
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

 A Vegetable Drink

From the Baltimore American.
 Shorcard PetIe-Say, eull, wot's a vege- tartan?
 Barkeep Bob-One O desc swell guys wot wants a cherry in his cocktail.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson. of Morris. is a candidate for member of board Of revenue. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for election to the office of coroner of Jefferson county, is now serving part of unexpired term, has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
FOR TAX ASSE SSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election 10 the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

B. L. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

James A. Downey is a candidate for shcr- fir of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

l. H. Benners Is a candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Beat S. Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic pri- mary. Will appreciate your support.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac. tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party:
The age-herald., 1900-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Sherling Is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democra tic party.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

John L. Parker is a candidate for Tax Assessor Of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party. 1
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

eeds. Field and garden. J. H. Mocary Co.
The age-herald., 1900-04-01

trimming consists of red birds, and the tiniest Italian heather which bears small resemblance to the Scottish flower.
 1,lun NrlvyU CnArcy
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The steamer Julia passed up yester-
day on her first trip out from New
Orleans. The Julia has entered the
New Orleans and Bends trade and will
remain until the 1st of September,
when she will be replaced by the swift
steamer Dewey, who will make regu-
lar weekly trips between New Orleans
and the bends. The Julia will 60 back
into the Memphis trade this fall,
where Capt. Cummins has built up q
large business. The two Captain
Cummins, father and son, are so well
known throughout this section, that it
is useless to say any more about them
than has been said, and we know that
they will make as many friends along
the river between here and New Or
leans as they have made in the Men,
phis trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The hot tomolly man, q balf-breed
Mexican, who came to Providence q
month or so ago, selling shot tomol-
lys,n and who was drunk all the time
and very qusrrelsome, was fined by
Mayor Franklin aud put in Jail.
While in Jail word came to sheriff
Damn from Arkansas to arrest him, as
it was thought he was an escaped MUIR
derer from Texas. The authorities
came for him and took him to Lake
Village, and after remaining in jail for
a few weeks he was turned out. No
sooner than he was let out he made his
way back 10 Providence, arriving last
Friday on the Delta. Such looking
individual as this man was not wanted
any longer in our town, and few of
the citizens got together to make him
"pull his freight" but he must have
gotten wind of what was going to be
done aud he left without waiting for
the consequences. He couldn't be
found, aud we suppose it is a good
thing for his hide that he skipped. He
was tough looking customer, add he
looked like he would do almost
any crime. The town is well rid of
him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

We publish below letter written to
MIR. Geo. f. lackburn, clerk of the
court, by love-sIck colored Othello,
of the second ward, concerning GER
tain colored Desdemona, whose charms
haye evidently so infatuated him, that
he has gone hog wild IN love with her.
Unfortunately. however, Desdemons
is married TO another niger fellow.
and there all the trouble hangs. 1t
seems that they want to marry each
other, and MIR. Blackburn's advice is
sought in the dilemma. The matri-
monial chain that binds one niger to
another is not always very strong, and
they have very loose notions of conju-
gal fidelity. In the present instance
we fear that Othello and Desdemona
will have to forego their love until the
other fellow, the husband. pegs out, or
gifts 'ligion, takes on wings and scars
to heaven without dying.
"Fond maid! the sorrow Of her soul was
such,
Fen reason sunk blighted beneath it's
touch"
Here is the letter to Mr.. Black burn
Illawara. p. 0. Wilton Plant. La. D
6=18=190O,
Mr. Geo. Blackman
tho Ole RI ~ fho Coot Ho.y -
instructions please grant me. First If
a man wants woman and she is got
living husband and don't want her hus-
ban is it law that the man can git her
tell me which way man can git her
MIR Blackman have coated a woman
and her husban want possession and i
did not as her did she have a husban
and now he has retide and wants her
she don't want him and wants me and
! have agreed to marry her and wants
her But wants to Bide By the law
as nj as possibly which know it is
yor dauty to give me the law instruct
ions and now she has made a marble |
Contract with me and i with her and |
her husband has come and puedest it
and she say she don't want him and |
prove it By not notlses him. has
been marble but my wife is did died |
April the 1900 with Black measil |
and marble her the year off Nov the
"a the 1898. Now please tell me what
she'll Be my Reward towords Citing
his woman.
Very truly yours,
GEO. BUCKNER,
,llawara, Pc. La, care Wilton Plant
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

There are several colored eating
houses in town, but there is one in
particular, opened up only a short
time ago at the corner of Lake and
Sparrow streets, that should be looked
alter by the marshal. The woman
who runs this place throws her slops
right at the door, where ladies are
passing at all times during the day,
and it is not very pleasant to have to
get whiffs that smell worse than q
pig-style, and have to dodge swarms
of flies. We don't understand why
such things are allowed to 60 un-
noticed.