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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
NEWS In BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
FlrTY-sIxrH CONGREss.

In the senate. on the sth. the feature cf
the open session was a speech ~ SIT
Lindsay Ky on me Puerto hsieah soN
that under the treaty OF Paris. which pro-
vidcd for the civil governments and po-
the islands. ~acquired By the United states
from spain. congress had authority 10
deal with Puerto Rico and the Fhillppines
as II saw nt-gtNlng free trade 10 the one,
and leyying a tariff on the products OF tHs
other. Discussion OF the Mason boer sym.
pathy resolution was discussed pehin1
closed doors......In the house. II being the
first day PENSION session under the new
rule, " bills were favorably acted upon
in committee of the whole and sucse-
Quesitl. passed.
In the senate. on the 10th. the diplo-
matte and corsula appropriation bill Mas
frtther considered. amended In a Few
minor particulars and passed The re-
mainder OF the session was devoted 20
euloeies of the late Monroe l. Hayward
49,. M the house an agreement was reached
ment fol Hawaii on April 3 the final vote
20 be taken on April 5. at I y. m Con
siderati0n OF the Wise loung Contested
election case occupied the remainder OF
the session.
In the senate. on the Ieth, Mr.. Rawlins
Gtahl occupied the floor during almost
the entire session. in A discussion OF the
Philippine question. lie went deeply into
the constitutional phases OF the ques-
ton. His argument was largely
and technical. lie Is opposed TO the hold
lNlA ~ AAhE IAAAHIAAtEa So H%Lf
ate pension bills were passed---...ln ~
house. an urgency deficiency appropria-
ton bill. carrying s.. i2a.SN was passed
In the detection case from n
Second district of Virginia r. a WISE
trepD was given the seat occupied by W
q Young tdem-) by a majority OF seNef
votes
In the senate. on the 18th. Messrs. Allen
tssh) and Butler IN. c. reaf.irmed their
SGxOcacy OF the free coinage OF silver at
is 70 l. Mr.. Turner CWash.) began an eN-
tended speech on the Puerto Rican bill.
maintaining that the Pending measure
was clearly unconstitutional. and would
he so held by the supreme court upo
test.....-Iu the house the conference re-
por- on the Puerto Rican bill was adopted
by a vote Of le5 10 l41persors present
snd not voting 10. The vote was on party
lines. though nine democrats voted with
the republicans for the bill.
In the senate. on the 14th. Mr.. Teller
(Coil and Mr.. Turner tNaSh.D made eiah-
crate speeches against the holding Of tht
Philippines. reaching hat position fror'
radically different premises and both
basing their on constitutional
grounds. .....ln the house the District ~
Columbia appropriation bill. carrying s.
60>. 3sS. a taken up. and under the lati-
tude allowed in its discussion many
speeches on divers subjects were deliN-
cred A resolution setting aside alternate
FRIDAYS for the consideration OF privat-
bills reported by the claims and war
claims committees was adopted. and sew
e-al minor bills were passed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
ATTORNEYS FOR Defense.
A Brilliant Array Of Legal Talen,
to Defend the Alleged Goe-
bel Assassins.
Ex-6Ov JOHN Y0UNG BROWN At THE HEAD
Prisoners Taken Back From
Louisville to Frankfort mud Ar
raigncd-Amended Answer In the
BccLhn m- rny Tor Case Filled with
Judge Field.

Louisville, Ky. March i7.-As a re-
suit of meetings held by a number of
prominent citizens OF Louisville, it is
announced that ex-Gov. John Young
Brown has accepted employment as
chief counsel for the men arrested for
completely in the murder of the late
Vim. Goebel. Associated with him will
be Hon. George Denny, of Lexington;
W. &. L. breckenridge. of Lexington;
Hon. J. C. Sims. of Bowling Green:
Hon. A. T. Wilson. of Louisville. and
several others. These lawyers have
been instructed to push the cases to
an early trial and, falling in that, to
institute habeas corpus proceedings
in the state and federal courts.
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Amended Answer Eiled.

Louisville. Ky, March 17.-The
amended answer of the republicans. in
the Beckham-Taylor consolidated suit
involving the governorsnip, was filed
with Judge Field in the circuit court.
II has been in preparation by ex-Gov.
Bradley, Judge lost and other at
torneys since Judge Fields recent de-
cision declaring his court had NJ
jurisdiction in the case. and that his
court could not review the action of
the legislature seating Beckham. The
amended answer is made principally
TO perfect the record before the case Is
taken TO the court OF appeals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
QUIET PREVAILS IN CUBA.
Police and kurni Guard Are Idle and
Life and Property are
safe.

Havana. March 17.-Every steamer
leaving Havana takes "A full com
plement of passengers. and passages
are booked ahead until the end al ihc
month by those desiring to csade
the quarantine. The steamship line
managers a that the traffic from The
United States during the last few
months has been greater than ever le-
fore. Both the local press and NE
merchants complain Of the enforce
pcnt of the quarantine at SO early !
date. This time of the wear is inyar,-
ably the most healthful. Ii is suggest
ed that tie quarantine be postponed
TO April 10 or May l..
Many large capitalists have been
looking over Cuba. Representative
from the boards of trades in several
large American cities as well as ret-
resentatives OF some of the largest
business houses have visited the island
with Il view TO future possibilities. IA
a few instances there have been largc
purchases of land. notably the pur-
chase at Nipe Bay by an important
h"AA t'HiBdhi
Gen. Ma~imo Gomez publishes a let
ter he has recently written TO his sen
in San Domingo. In the course Of il
he says:
Cuba fought to shake of a power
that oppressed her. She is now m
deavoring TO shake off an intervening
power. although not in an migrate
full way. There is no breach of pub
lie order. although people are passing
through trying times. The only
thing that could he spared are tn
American bayonets. Gen. Wood and
Mrs Wood would be just as safe If
absolutely alone here. as if they had a
million soldiers around them. The
police and the rural guard are idle. !
could 20 from one end of the island
to the other loaded with gold without
fear of any loss. As for myself. 10
not have the money | need. but il Il
because ] do not wish to nave IL. fcr
plenty has been offered me. but | 10
not pay for lighting. for telephone ~
for sfabling my horses. and | am not
charged carriage hire"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
THEY RECEIVED AN OVATION.
The Prince md Princess al VALE.
the Irish Inda~-
rial association SnIc.

London, March iG. $50 p. nth,
prince and princess Of Waler opened
the sale organized by the Irish Indus
trial association at the Mansion
house. Enormous crowds lined the
streets and the houses and stores dis
played flags. Their royal highnesscs
received an ovation. Lord Mayor
Newton and the shcrifrs received In,
royal party Sprigs Of shamrock wer.
presented to the visitors by Lady
Aberdeen.
The prince Of Wales. in declaring
the sale open, expressed the deep in
tercst which he and the princess took
the welfare Of the Irish poor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
NEWS FROM INDIANA.
Latest Happenings Within the Bor-
ders of Our Own State.


Muncic. Ind, March TO- William r.
Petty. for 30 years known MS the
Weather Prophet OF Delaware coun-
~" died here. aged IS years. His
prophecies concerning the weather
we're taken a. authority by the farm
ers and citizens generally. lie had no
scientific knowledge OF meteorological
conditions. bn. his friends assert that
his forecasts failed less often than
those of the official representations
with whom he often differed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Halifax, n. 8. March 11.-Thc
straihcona Horse battalion and 100
recruits TO fiji vacancies in the frat
Canada contingent in South Africa.
embarked on the transport Monterey
Friday. The troops were given Il
grander send-of than that extended
20 previous bodies. The troops pa
iaded NJ the arnorics. and were in.
spectcd by Gen. Lord William Scy-
mour. Gov. Sir NJ. u. Daily and Minister
Of M.l'tia Borden. Each of the ofic-
Gals named addressed the troops, COM
piiIncpting them highly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
Gcrmnny IL WiIIIng.

Berlin, March i7.-Refcrring TO ih'
attacks on American missionaries 10
China and to orders issued by the
United States TO Admiral Watson ~
send n war ship to Taku to look after
the interest of the missionaries. q
high official of the German foreign Of
flee said:
Germany does not claim authority
over the entire Shan Tong peninsula
and the United States government has
u perfect right TO send n ship ther,
for the protection of American citi'
sens."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Evansville. Ind. March l6.-Alfred
Gregory. aged 80. n farmer living in
Pike county. near Winslow. fatally shot
his wife and ended his life by shooting
himself through the heart. The hus-
band and wife have not lived happily
for the last year. Six children survive
the parents. Gregory owned one of the
largest farms i'm Pike county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
smallpox.

Brazil. Ind. March ia case Of
smallpox was reported from rosey
township. four miles west OF here. The
patient is William Meyers and he IS
said 10 be quite in. The quarantine Of
Clay City. this county. which had been
in force for DER a month. has been de-
clared off.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
VIII he Irefed.

indianapolis Ind. March l6.-Thc
board of trade and Commercial club
directors have decided 10 give a pub
lie reception - Hugh Hanna next week
to celebrate The signing of the cur-
rency bill which has been fostcrcd By
The monetary commission Of which
Hanna was the active head.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Charlottesville, Ind, March TO-
Workmen tearing down the old I'arke
house. which has stood in Crawfords-
Vile for 90 wears. found a human skele-
ton buried under the floor of one of the
rooms. IL is thought 10y some that the
bones are those Of John Lafollette. "A
stock dealer. who disappeared under
suspicious circumstances about 20
years AGO.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The democrats in kentucky have
commenced organizing and equipping
a force of militia with which to oppose
the state militia under Gov. Taylor,
should the latter. MS it was rumored
they would. attempt 10 arrest Gov.
Beckham- New interest and danger
was added to the situation by the ar
rest Of two OF the prominent republic
eaa state officials for whom warrants
had been issued. charging them with
completely in the ass assination Of Gov.
GoebeL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
Records urns.eu.

South Bend. Ind. March 16.-Dnring
the last week the Commercial Athletic
club of this city has played havoc with
the records OF the Northern Indiana
Bowling league. whose clubs are To-
Gated in South Bend. Elkhart and Mish-
awake. All previous records for high
scores were broken. while many team
averages were eQualcd.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
New SUPERINTENDENT.

Evansville. Ind. March l6.-Dr. John
F. Glover has been appointed supcrin-
tendent Of The Southern Indiana In
sane hospital here. vice DR.. George G..
Mason. who rendered his resignation
because of i'll health.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
First ph.

Wabash. Ina. March 16.-Warren
sebring. Of Silver Lake. upon reaching
his one hundred birthday. was photo
graphed for the first time in his life.
lie was born in New Jersey in 1890. and
in 1915 came to Wabash COUNT
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Wabash. Ind. March l6.-Frcnch
residents Of toe Indiana gas belt, and
there are manS Of them employed in
the various manufacturing establish
ments. are receiving from the depart
ment OF var at Paris notices thar they
may be called al short notices for milf
tary service by the French govern
mPnt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Evansville. ind. March 16.-Willic
Goldver. aged nine years. who con
fessed that h had set several buildings
on fire JUST 20 see the department make
a run and the firemcn fight the flames.
was given a whipping in police court
upon order OF Judge j. q. Ninfrey.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Marion. Ind. March 16.-The oper
ators Of the blowing machines in the
Wilson q Mcyulloch fruit-jar factory
have struck. They had demanded pay
for the making Of ware that was
broken while heing finished.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The Sheldon edition of The Topeka
tion Of what its editor believes Jesus
would do as publisher Of a modern
metropolitan newspaper on the 18th.
Whatever may prove to be the result
I'm other particulars. there is no ques-
iion OF Its being a very profitable
venture from a money-making stand
point, the support extended to II from
Christians and well-wishcrs all over
the world being phenomenal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

In the British house Of commons,
on the 18th. the chancellor of the ex-
chequer. Sir Michael Hicl-s-Beach. an
nounced that the war loan had been
over subscribed ten times, the appli-
cants numbering 5000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

\ bill was introduced in the senate,
on the 18th, by Senator Foster. author
izing the construction by the govern
ment of a Cable from some port ON
the coast of tn, State Of Washing
ton 10 Cape Nome and other points in
Alaska.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The house committee on public
lands. on the 9th, favorably reported
the series of bills relative 10 land laws
in Alaska, previously introduced by
Mr.. Lacey, of Iowa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

South Berl. Ind. March 16.--Zach-
ariah and Frederick Sheneman. farm
ers Of Liberty township. have been in
formed by heir attorney that they
are heirs TO a Si.00O.OO0 estate at Bcr-
lin. Germany.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

At a largely-attended meeting of
representatives of the shipping and
wharf companies of Hamburg. on the
a protest 10 the imperial chancellor,
Prince Hohenlohe. against the enact
ment of the pending meat inspection
bill. on the ground that the measure
would inevitably lead 10 a disturbance
of trade relations with friendly
states"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Indianapolis, Ind. March 16.-The
state has instituted receivership pro-
c~eedings against the live stock ex-
change at indianapolis. alleging that
is a monopoly and seeks to restrain
Legitimate competition.
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Officials or the Paris exposition said,
on the 18th, that there was no founda-
ton for the report circulated in the
United States that the date Of the
opening had been postponed a fort
night. The exposition will be opened
April Is, as advertised.
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Dropped Dead.

Auburn. Ind. March 16.-.Jessc Har-
nish. a wcll-l.rown resident Of Jack
son township died suddenly while cut.
ting wood with his son. in a woods near
Duncan lake.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The Transvaal, having appealed 10
Germany, in common with other ma
tions, for mediation or Intervention in
the war with Great Britain, Germany
replied. on the l2th, that she declined
10 interfere. as she is in no way cor
cerned in the conflict.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Under date of Bioemfon;ein. March
IL. Lord Roberts telegraphs TO the
British war Office: by the help of
God and by the bravery Of her majes-
tvs soldiers. the troops under my com
mand have taken possession of Bloom
fontein- The British flag now flies
over the presidency. evacuated last
evening by Mr.. Steyn. late president
of the Orange Free State"
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County Aifnrnen.

shelbyville. Ind. March 16.-The
county commissioners. before adjourn
ing. selected Erasmus Mcdaniel rs
county attorney. vice Wray a Camp.
bell.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The attitude of the British govern
ment on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is
that. having agreed TO all of Secrc-
tary Hays requests. without asking
for a guild pro quo, it can do nothing
more. nor express any opinion until
new requests are made through tie
same channel. As nothing of the kind
has beer done, no notice could be
taken of the senatorial action
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

On the 18th the strained relations
growing out of the political situation
in Kentucky wer distinctly improved
by more moderate action on the part
of the principal agents, and as but
one day of the Legislature remained,
hope was strong that the crisis nigh;
pass without bloodshed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Portland, lrd.. March 16.-A sneak
thief entered pr. c. w. Maskey's office.
tapped the safe. and secured $50. Sew
eral dollars III silver and a few old.
fashioned ''shin-plasters" were left.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Prof. Chas. Young. of Princeton. y.
j., that preparations are
now being made by him to observe the
total eclipse of the sun which will
take place on May p. The work viii
be- mainly spectroscopic, including
particularly a determination, both
visual and Photographic, Of the posi-
fion of the corona line.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23
FAMILY Vurued.

English. Inc. March iG.-Miss Anna
Gardner. Of st. Croix. while burning
broom scdgc. caught her clothing on
fire. and was fatally injured.
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Loransport. Ind. March l6.-Thomas
Hardin. a 'fiami county farmer. has
confessed bankruptcy. owing si.i07.
with no ms sets.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Mrs. Mary Foote Beecher Perkins
died, on the 14th. at the home of her
son, Chas. +. Perkins, at Hartford,
Conn. aged "a years and nine months.
On the same day her brother. Rev.
Thomas X. Beechcr. the elder and last
surviving brother Of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. died at his home in Elmira
~. u, aged 81 years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The will Of the late Thomas Henry
Ismay, founder OF the White Star Line
Steamship Co. has been %prohated,
showing a personal estate of 1i,291,-
ISL. Numerous ~legacics, in all about
f25.oOO. are left 10 charities, and the
remainder Of the estate goes 10 mcra.
bers of the family Of the deceased.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

The foreign mission board Of the
Reformed Church in the United States.
at a meeting in Allentown. Pa. on
the 14th. elected Miss ;. L. Wiedner.
OF Flatrock. o.. teacher in the girls
school at Sendai. Japan. She will sail
in May. The election of other mis-
%sionaries was postponed until April.
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Thr Prisoners Arrnignea.

Secretary OF State Powers. Capt.
Davis, W. II. Culton and w. L. Ilazlip
were arraigned later before COUNTY
Judge Moore. IIazlip WAS released cn
$4,000 bond. Judge Moore set the ex-
aiming trials for Monday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-03-23

Powers, John Davis. W. II. Culion and
Harlan Whitaker were brought here
from Louisville in charge of Sheriff
Suter and deputies. 4 special detail
Of police and deputy sheriffs net
them at the train and they were
marched TO the Jail through tie
streets, which were lined with people.
There was no disorder and the prison
ers greeted their friends pleasantly as
they went Ia iofl
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On the 18th funeral services for the
late Edward j. Phelps. ex-minister TO
England. were held at New Haven,
Conn. Dr. Timothy Dwight delivered
the funeral address. the college choir
sang two hymns: Lead. Kindly
Light and Abide With Me- The
body was taken to Burlington, VT, foi
interment.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-26

Mrs Leroy Beach, of Long Brook avenue.
 Admiral Gherardi Is visiting friends in town.
 Miss Nellie Grant has returned from a trip to Boston.
 A new whist club was organized at the home of Clayton Blakeslee on King street, last Friday evening. This club Is to meet evenings and gentlemen are members.
 Rev W. H. Lannin has gone to Haver- hill, Mass., to conduct series of revival meetings.
 Mrs Richmond of Lee, Mass is visit- ing Mrs Buck of Bruce avenue.
 A surprise party visited Miss Sadie Bliss on Friday evening at her home on King street, and all present report j,lly good time.
 A meeting was held at the Mission chapel, Friday eveuirg, to organize a churcb society. Charles Johnson, G. A. Psrter and Mrs George Cleveland were appointed 8 committee to report on con- stitution and bylaws, at the meeting, next Friday evening. The meeting was not entirely harmonious, as the original promoters of the chapel were members of the Advent church of Bridgeport, and they rather objected to being swallowed up in the new organization, without . protest. It is to be hoped that all matters will be satisfactorily adjusted, fo the new church can have fair start. It Is matter of some conjecture as to the success of movement along the lines suggested in so small 8 community as this.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-26
NDDLEBURY.
PERSONAL CHAT.

W. D. Munson, Middlebury's bustline and popular milk dealer, Is now handling about 30 cans of milk daily. Mrs Gaylord of Waterbury is 8 guest at W. D. Muneo on's. Mrs William T. Baesett of Hartford has visited her brother, George Pope also Mrs George Gris void. Charles Manefleld of Woodbury, 93 years old, paid . visit to his niece, Mrs George Griswold, the other day. Mics Belle Gr'swo]d, successful teacher in Waterbury, attended the teachers convention in New Haven, last week.
 Mrs Arthur Parklns and Mrs John Burdick of Woodbury were guests on Friday last of Mrs George Griswold. A. s. Judd spent, last Saturday and Sunday with friends in Ansonia. Charles s. Bailey of Worcester, Mass, was the quest of Ar and Mrs Dennis Allen of Breakne ok district for week, few days ago.
 On laet Wednesday afternoon, Octo. beH "A, the preeiding elder held qua rtefly conference at 3 o'clock in the vestry of the Methodist church.
 Mrs Case and her youngest daughter, Edith, spent . few days out of town last week.
 Mrs Mary Futile, 6 former resident here, Is spending few weeks in town, with her many friends.
 The families of J. Fl. and Harris Whit temore have returned to Naugatuck.
 Hr Chase and family have gone to Waterbury.
 MT and Mrs Carl Tiefenbeau of Tor rington recently visited c. H. Judd.