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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
DISORDER AND DISTRESS.
Conditions that VIII Prevail Among
the Disappointed Majority mt
the Indian Land Opening.

Fort Sill. Okla, July 22.-Disordel
and distress will. it is feared. follow
the actual opening of the Kiowa-Co
manche lands on August 6. 1t is now
estimated that fully 10000 people
will have registered for a chance to
secure one of the 10000 claims to he
awarded by lottery. when the regis.
tration booths close on July 90. Thou.
sands of persons now on the reserva.
ton who are neither mechanics MOI
artisans and who have little or nc
money. announce their intention OF
locating around Lawton if they fail
to win claim. Campers who came in
prairie schooners by the thousands
generally brought with them provi-
sions sufficient only 10 last from five
TO ten days. Continued drought has
caused the water to be restricted, and
for days hot wind has blown over
the prair-ies. and the temperature has
averaged over the 100 mark. With
these conditions before them many
are already beginning to grumble,
and when this is followed by disap-
pointment over failure to draw q
lucky number, the hope that bore
many up will doubtless give way to
more serious conditions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
SIBERIAN CROP FAILURE.
Great Grain Producing Regions
Have suffered From a Two
Months Drought.

London. July 2i.-A dispatch to the
Evening Standard from Odessa says
that according 10 the reports Of spe'
'cial agents the Siberian crops appear
10 he nearly total failure.
In the great grain-producing regions
of Minussinsk and krasnoyarsk. al
most the entire growth of ccrals ha,
persisted as result Of the two
months drought. The South Rus
sian crop may he described upon tn.
whole a. fairly average. yet there are
disastrous shortages in the populous
districts in the Ekatrinoslaff govern.
mcnt. and an instance is cited of the
utter destruction Of about 10000 acrei
of grain by hail storms and the He's
-sian fly
The worst Of all are the Nolga prov
( lnccs. The pcasantry Of this vast re.
gion are alredy practically destitute.
They have sold the cattle and horses
they could not feed, and have con.
sumed nearly their whole scanty
stocks Of food and seed grain.
The Russian minister Of ways and
communication is making active pro.
vision for the timely transportation
OF food. grain and other supplies
from the south.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
DOM pAUL's WIFE is DEAD.
Mrs. Kruger, Wife NJ the Former
President NJ the Transsaal he-
pubIic Dead ~ Pretoria.

Pretoria, July 2i.-Mrs- Kruger,
wife of the former president Of the
Transvaal republic, who Is now n
Europe, died Saturday evening. OF
pneumonia. after an illness of three
days. aged g. years.
Mrs. Kruger was the second wife OF
the former Transyaal president. She
was Miss Du Plessis, name OF
prominence in South Africa. Mr.
kruger's first wife was her aunt.
Mrs. Kruger was a typical Boer
woman. She cared nothing for fincry,
and at her home in Pretoria. she had
all the simplicity OF manner and mode
of living of the plainest woman of the
veldt. 1t was said of Fer, even az the
time when her husband was accumu-
lating millions. that her chief interest
in life was TO see how much she could
save in her housekeeping Throughout
the Transvaal she was famous for heI
coffee. which she always had ready
for visitors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

HEAT WAVE IN BRITAIN.
weather Continues Hot. but COsI
weather PrognOsticated-Fe
taIities from Lightning.

London, July 22.-Over the greater
part of the British isles the weather
continues very hot. The temperature
in London. Sunday reached S. de-
grees Fahrenheit. At many points in
the provinces * was higher. the rec.
ord for Bristol being 95. Cooler
weather, however, is now prognosti-
Gated.
An extraordinary number OF per-
sons have been struck by lightning in
storms of short duration. Eight in
stances are reported in England, six
in Germany and seven in Holland.
While six tourists were climbing
Mount Tribulaun, in the Austrian Ty-
rol, lightning struck two. killing them
outright, while the four Others were
disabled.
In Palan, France. some children
went to ring the church bells, be-
lieving that they would thus avert
the lightning. but four were killed
by bolt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
MARSHALS AND MOONsHINERs
Government OticinIs Ambushed Near
Monterey. Tenn. and the
whisky Makers Win.

Washington. July .i.-Commission-
err Ycrkes. of the internal revenue
bureau. has received the following
telegram from Collector ID. A. Num-
at Nashville, Tenn:
"Deputy Collectors BELL and Stone
accompanied by Deputy Marsha.
Price. Special Employee Floyd and two
possemen. went on raid near Mon.
tcrcy. They were ambushed at I
O'clock this morning. Deputy Mar
shall Price killed. Po.semen Cordei
and Mackey wounded. One moon.
skinner severely wounded. Body oi
Price was left on tic ground. Posse
organized to return and recover the
body"
Commissioner Yerkes has tele.
graphcd the collector directing that
everyt hing possible be done to re
cover the body of Marshal Price. ano
to capture and punish the moonshin
ers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
BROKE WORLDS RECORD.
Goes Round the Earth In 90 Days.
x3 Hours, 80 Aiautess
a. as Seconds.
CHARLES cIclL fIruORRls AGE II YEARS
The Records Of GeorRe Francis
Train. Nellie Diy are Laid In the
shade-Wclcomed "a Chicago ~
the Acting Mayor. Col. Cody aud
Hts Father aud Mother.

Chicago, July 2i.-Charles Cecil
Fitzmorris, the is-ycarold Chicago
schoolboy who was one OF three lads
seut out bs W. X. Hearst. the news
paper proprietor, in an attempt to
break the record for the trip around
the world, arrived here at 6:55 n. m
in time which breaks previous records
made by George Francis Train and
Nellie BY.
lie was met at the union depot by
his parents. Acting Mayor Bocki,
Col. WIN. Cody, and numerous friends
but he tarricd only a moment, as
carriage was waiting to whisl< him
20 2i4-l6 Madison street, the point
from which he had started.
At this point it was announced that
the young man had made the trip OF
eO.545 miles in exactly GO days. l.;
hours, 20 minutes, AZ As seconds. win
ming easily from his competitors sent
out from New York and San Francis
co. The time given includes delays
and stops equal to about six days.
Some of the longer stages of his
journey were made as follows:
Chicgago to New York. 900 miles,
Is hours.
New York to Queenstown, 1850
miles, IL days.
Moscow to Irkoutsk (by raid. 3.s0o
miles. days.
ust Shisa to khabaroysk (by
stcainer). 100 miles. days.
Vladi,ostock TO Yokohama (by
steamcr). 1850 miles, 8 days.
Yokohama to Victoria. AHA miles,
II days.
Seattle 70 Chicago. $500 miles. 3h
days.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
MIR. KRUGER NOTIFIED.
The Old Man burst Into Tears. and
Asked to he Left Alone.

London, July -o.-Owing to the Sum-
Jay telegraph hours in Holland, says
. dispatch TO the Daily Mail FROM
NIilversum, Mr. Kruger was not in.
formed of his wife's death until the
evening. The news was broken tc
him by DR.. Hey mans and Secretary
Boeschoten.
MIR. Kruger. who had just returned
from Hilversum church, burst into
tears. and asked to bc left alone. lie
exclaimed: She was good wife,
We quarreled only once, and that wal
six months after we were married.
Tie prayed for long time, and is now
,lamly sleeping, his Bible beside his
bed.
THE Transvaal and Orange Free
State flags flying above the white
villa were draped and half masted.
Shortly before the news came a crowd
Of country girls had been singing
folk song outside the villa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
SAY BERT GLENN WAS A MAN.
A Doctor. who Treated Bcrt Glen,
Testines that He Knew Bert
Glen Was a Man.

Parkcsburgh, W. Va. July 23.--Ir
the Glenn case, DIR. w. A. Howard ties
titled that Bert Glenn had been treat
ed by him. and that he knew he was
a man.
Isaiah Tucker also testified thar
he knew that bcrt Glenn was man
Other witnesses stated that there
was no doubt in their minds Of the
genunineness 81 the limp Of the de-
PENDANT. as they had seen her i'm.
mediately upon mel arrival in the
city. The case will probably not close
before the last of this week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Tonnage Men strike.

Lancaster. Pa. July 23.-Thc ton,
mage men of the Penn Iron Go. have
struck because they were refused s.
a ton. While the other mills in this
district were paying 50 ton. the
Penn workmeE were receiving $3.50
Recently the other mills increased to
s3.15. and last week notice was
posted in the mill that 25-cent in.
crease would be granted. On Satur
day the men made demand for s.
which was refused. The strike fol
lowed. Over 400 men are affected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Berlin. July 22.--Thc weather
throughout Germany continues ex.
cessivcly hot. and reports OF ter
rife thundcrstorms arrive from many
points. Numerous sections have suf-
fcrcd heavily from hail, wind and
lightning. Berlin had cloudburst
Monday with hail and whirlwind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
A STRINGENT ORDER.
@Ai1 White Men between TugeIa and
Sundays Rivers, Natal. Ordered
10 Evacuate Farms.

Durham. Natal. July 20.--In conse-
quencc Of the Bocr raids into Natal,
and the support given the raiders by
the republicans. the military author
tiles have ordered all white men, with
the live stock. foodstuffs and cloth
Ng, TO evacuatc all farms between the
'Tuge'a and Sunday rivers. Any white
man remaining otter July 81 will Be
subiect To martial Law.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

The captain on a Cunarder forced .
Skin" gambler to give up his gains. The
gambler. Of course. regards il as an unjust
discrimination, as "A man who does not
read the papers enough to keep away from
steamboat poker is pretty sure to give his
money TO the first bunco man he meets
after he goes ashore. -Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

No matter what ails YOU, headache 70 .
cancer you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy, natural movements, cost you just 10
cents 10 start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes. every tablet has &. &. Z.
stamped ON it.. Beware N limitations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Helena, Mont, July 2l.--Fierce for.
est fires are reported raging west Of
Missoula. The Northern Pacific and
Anaconda companies have large
forces OF men at work csdea,oring to
prevent their spreading. There are
several distinct fires, and the loss win
probably be heavy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
4 Toledo Mil to Resume.

Toledo. o., July 23.-Thc Toledo
rolling mill of the Republic Iron and
Steel Go. will resume, after several
years inactivity. about August |
Four hundred men will be employed
with a monthly payroll of 100000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
Reception 10 Cardinal Gibbons.

London, July %. Cardinal vaughn'a
reception. Monday afternoon. in hon
or OF Cardinal Gibbons, held in the
Chapter hall Of tho new cathedral,
was largely attended.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Phoenix, Ariz.. July 23.--Grcat rain
ntorms have occurred in the noun.
tains north and east of Phocnix. The
rain came just in time TO save the
cattle and sheep ranges and 10 stop u
humber Of forest fires.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Washington, july -. Judge Noyc>.
Of the district court of Alaska. against
whom charges were preferred Of col
fusion. etc, at Cape Nome, with differ
ent parties. has applied for and oh
tanned leave OF absence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

'Tt's kind % disc Duraging. Ethel, said
Mr. Cnmrox; kind of discouragng."
What Is, father
Its nearly month since you read your
graduation essay, and they haven't taken
your advice on how 10 run the government
et"-Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

st. Petersburg. July 22.-Phcnomc-
nal heat prevails throughout all
northern Russia. The temperature in
st. Petersburg Sunday was III de-
grees Fahrenheit. In Odessa it was
l03. and the rate Of mortality there
is 20 per cent. above the normal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Washington. July 23.-Thc secr~-
tary of the treasury, Monday. pur-
chased S31 $50 short-term four-per,
cent. bonds at il3.Oi63.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Washington. July 2I--Francis
Schlatter, the so-called divine heal
err" was tried in the police court to-
day and fined $40 or 30 days in the
workhousc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

She-I don't believe you're telling the
truth.
He--You are most annoying sometimes
l suppose you think you can read me Ike
. book.
20, no. Like paragraph, l should ~"
Philadelphia Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot-Ea~
a powder for the feet II makes tight or Nev
Shoes Feel Easy. Cures corns. Itching
Swollen. Hot. Gallons, Smarting. Sore anc
Stores sell il, DC Sample sent FREE. All
dress. Allen :. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Copenhagen. July 90 "A hot wave
is spreading over Denmark. At sew.
eral points, Sunday. the temperature
reached 81 degrees.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
Startling SURPRISES.
Shaffer Says They Are in Store to-
Manufacturers When
Time Comes.
"oua PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAVING,
say. shamcr. and lntimstcs ina
They are In Co"dttto" ." s'""s
n Long Sicgc-A Humor that t"r
auhar, Of the Industrial Commits
sion, May Take Hand.

Pittsburgh. Pa, July 23.--The strike
situation is practically the same AZ
on Saturday. Wellsville and Mckees
port being the points around whict
the interest centers, and any new de
yelopment will, no doubt, emanats
from these places.
When seen, President Shaffcr was
in a good humor. He had recovered
from his slight indisposition OF sat
urday. and Was at his desk at ar
early hour. He would not discuss his
plans for this week. Much depended
on circumstances. The general plan,
of the Amelgainated association were
of course. laid out. and would be fol
lowed to the letter.
some startling Surprises.
There are some startling surprises
in store for the manufacturers wher
the proper time comes for springine
them, he SAYS. Our people,, said he
have been saving. and have fortified
themselves against such an emergen
~ for three years. Al present we are
simply taking our much-needed ,aca.
tions. When the cooler weather ar
rives we will he in shape TO settle
down for the winter. undisturbed by
the conditions confronting us. for we
have everything in readiness for just
such winter as will result if this
strike is not settled"
knowns Nothing About Farquhar.
AL. a.. "a
Of John y. FaI0uhar. member OF
the Industrial cCmmiSsion.w which were
sent out from Washington. in which
il was inferred that there might be
q movement in progress by the Off.
Gals of that commission, TO bring
about mediation in the present strike,
Mr.. Shaife. said:
IF Mr.. Farquhar is quoted corrcc.
~. and is endea,oring 10 bring about
an adjustment OF this strike. ! believe
efforts into his task a. he did when
he questioned me during the sessions
of the commission. he will accomplish
some pood results. | do not know il
he is attempting any such movement,
as he has not communicated with me
or any of the officials of the Anal.
gamated association
Have Not Been Approached.
While still hoping for an early set.
II, ment OF the strike. Mr.. Shaffer
would not say that any steps had been
taken in this direction. and so far as
the general officers of the Amalgam.
atcd association were concerned, they
all declared that they had not been
approached by any person or pcrson'
on this subject.
Among the manufacturers there wa
tho same general silence preserved re
garding the situation and concerning
prospective plans for operating the
nov idle mills OF the three companies
Tonnage Men strike.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

After fight till he is 50 to get something
to put in his inside. the average man has
to spend the surplus he has saved To have
. doctor cut something out'-Atchison
Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

"Do you do family Washing" "No.
mum; l wash clothes '-lndisnapols News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Don't swear at the mercury. My Ia
it has been climbing up 10 lind cool place
indianapolis News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infaf.
bic medicine for coughs and colds-N "
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26

Mir;h is natures best remedy for Ills
Chicago Daily News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
CASH IN A BAG.
Peculiar Way Kamrs Have of Banklns
Their Money.

Peculiar Way Kanlrs Have of Bankins
Their Money.
The natives of that part of South
Africa which to a great extent is in
habited by bushmen and Hottentots
nave a peculiar system of banks and
Danking. These Kaffirs among whom
this curious system of banking obtains
i've near Kaffraria, In the south of the
Colony country. The natives come
down south from their country to trade
In the several villages and towns in
large numbers and then return to KAT
rraria. From those who trade Of their
own number they select one, who for
the occasion is to be their banker. He
Is converted into bank Of deposit by
putting all the money Of those whose
banker he is into bag, and then they
sally forth to the stores to buy what
ever they want. When an article is
purchased by any of those who are in
this banking arrangement, the price
Of the article is taken by the banker
from this deposit money bag, counted
several times and then paid to the
seller of the article, after which all the
bank depositors cry out to the banker
in the presence Of the two witnesses
selected: "You owe me so much!"
This is then repeated by the wit
nesses. The general accounting comes
between the banker and his several de-
positors when all desired purchases
have been made. after which all the
natives depart for their northern wilds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
same design Is adapted to separate
wraps of cloth or silk.

same design Is adapted to separate
wraps of cloth or silk.
The back is smooth and fits snugly
and is joined to the fronts by under
arms cores. The fronts are fitted
snugly to the darts, but beyond that
point are elongated to form short
stoles and fall free. The narrow vest
is stitched to the fronts at the dart
line, included in the neck and shoulder
seam and blouses slightly over the
belt. The belt that is worn around
the waist passes under the stoles and
is attached only to the vest. At the
neck is Kaiser collar that is faced to
match the waistcoat The sleeves in
regular coat style fit snugly and are
slightly bell-shaped at the wrists.
To make this Elton for woman of
medium size three and three-quarter
yards of material twenty-one inches
wide, three and a quarter yards TWEEN
ry-seven inches wide, two yards for
ty-four inches wide or one and five
eighth yards fifty inches wide will be
required, with fve-eighth yard for
vest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
ChiId's House Sacque.

Every mother knows the advantages
to he found in a simple little sacque
that can be slipped on when mornings
are cool. or the little one is not quite
well. The pretty little. May Manton
model shown is simplicity itself. yet
is amply comfortable and tasteful in
effect The original is made from
French flannel in turquoise blue, with
scalloped edges and trimmings Of
small gold buttons, but any color pre-
ferred can be chosen, and both Scotch
flannel and fannelette will be found
satisfactory. while stripes and figures
are to he found in all the materials.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

trated can be made from a variety of
materials, both cotton and silk The
former are better unlined, but silk
calls for fitted foundation if the best
results are to be obtained, The orig
inal is made from Korea crepe in soft
pink, with collar and tie of soft satin
edged with lace applique, and chemi-
settle of white mousseline de sole.
The foundation lining is cut with
fronts and backs only. On it are ar
ranged the plain back and the tucked
fronts. The chemisette is made full
and attached permanently to the right
front lining or to front under collar if
lining is omitted and hooked into place
at the left. The sleeves are in bishop
style with cuffs of lace that match the
stock collar.
! To cut this waist for woman of me-
dunn size three and a quarter yards
of material twenty-one inches wide,
three and a quarter yards twenty
seven inches wide. three yards thirty
two inches wide or two yards forty
four inches wide will be required.
With one-half yard for collar. three
quarter yard for chemisette and three
eighth yard for stock and cuffs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
Double Width Nuns Yelling.

Thin wooden fabrics are finding
ready sale. They are in demand by
the business-like woman, who wishes
to have her summers wardrobe well
in hand before that season of languor
overtakes her. Bareges, veilings,
challies, albatross and Japan" crepes
de Paris, batistes and sheer cashmeres
are among the goods shown. Double
width nuns yelling can be had in all
the desirable colors for street and
house gowns. Royal blue. pink, pale
blue. old rose, several grays, reseda or
mignonette green, tan, violet creams
navy blue and black is the range of
colors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
PRESENCE OF MIND,
Ragman Makes Scene In Detroit Wit
Wagon Anre.

Ragman Makes Scene In Detroit Wit
Wagon Anre.
The ragman blew a mighty blast and
then entered to see if there were any
old clothes for sale. After he had pur-
chased IS worth of goods for 80 cents,
he went to the front and there let Out
a yell that turned the lady of the house
deathly pale and caused the hired gir]
to fall down the cellar stairs. Explain.
alton came later. The perambulatina
merchant is troubled with cold feet
To counterfeit this affliction he used an
old iron kettle for stove with paving
blocks for fuel. He kept it In the front
end Of his wagon. and when he came
out his whole cargo was afire. After
the yell he made a flying leap into the
rickety wagon, thrashed tho detected
looking horse into semblance of ami
nation. and went up the street creating
bigger sensation than Ben Hur's
chariot race. Shouting boys and
barking dogs were in the train, and all
the elder heads conceded in a belief
that the man who. was thrashing his
horse, shouting in a foreign tongue,
who fell through a broken seat as he
made the corner. his head and heels
being all of him in sight, was crazy.
But he was not. His presence of mind
was to be envied by many a states
man, for he pulled up in front of q
hose house and the laughing fire lad
dies soon conquered the confiagration
Black, scorched. half-drowned and gaz-
ing sadly upon what was left of his
rig, the victim Kissed between his teeth
that he would sue the city-Detroi,