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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
THE OUTLOOK FOR COTTON.
Observation Indicates That an Average
Crop May be Expected In Half
the Cotton states.

ST. Louis, Aug. li.-Dispatches to
tie Republic from centers of infor-
nation on crop prospects in Missouri.
Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Tex
as. Oklahoma. Indian territory, Louis
lana and Alabama show the present
outlook for cotton TO be generally
good.
An average crop may be expected
in at least half the cotton-producing
states, while in several. notably Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana and Alabama. the
yield will be much better than last
year or that of the year before.
In Texas, where interest is cen
tered, owing to the fact that the
state produces one-fourth the cotton
of the world, the conditions vary
widely; in the southeastern part OF
the state the yield is expected to ex-
coed that of last year by 30 per cent;
in southern Texas rains are badly
needed. and il is predicted that the
crop will be 10 TO 80 per cent. short
of last years crop: in the central por-
tion of the state the crop will prob.
uGi bt bVioN tut t'tldtts oNlnk "
damage by drought; in east Texas a
crop above the average will be picked
while in north Texas the yield will be
Just about the average.
In Oklahoma and Indian territory
conservative estimates of this years
yield place it at near the average.
Arkansas cotton fields have suf-
fered from drought. but with good
weather from now on the crop will
not be far from last years.
In Tennessee, the cotton on thu
lowlands Is in satisfactory condition
while that on the hills will fall shori
80 to 40 per cent. of an average crop
The cotton-raising counties OF
southern Missouri suffered as much
as any section in the country from
the drought, yet the yield of cotton
provided the weather 10 favorable
from now on. will not be many thou
sands of bales less than last years.
| While IL is difficult to Judge thu
grade of cotton from what has beer
shown so far, it is believed by conserv
alive men. throughout the cotton belt
that il will be at least as good as anc
probably much better than last year,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16

The largest single subject painting
that is recognized as real work Of AT,
is Timtoretto's Paradise" Ii hangs IN
the grand salon of the doge's palace in
Venice and measures 81 feet wide and "A
feet high. Probably the smallest paint
ing in the world was made by the wife
of Flemish artist Ii is so small that
it could be completely covered by q
grain of corn. Yet it depicts a mill with
the sails bent. the miller mounting tie
stairs with sack on his back. while on
the terrace where the mill stands j. .
cart and horse. and on the road lcadir 2
20 il several peasants. We do not know
where this picture 10 now--ritisbursa
Dispatch.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
RESPECT THEIR CONTRACT.
Illinois Steel Works Men Will Not
Obey Order TO Strike.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-There was no
strike by members of the Amalgam-
ated association at the Illinois steel
works, in South Chicago At joint
meeting of the local lodges yesterday
afternoon, presided over by repre-
sentative Of Vice-President Davis, of
the Fourth district, is was decided by
an almost unanimous vote to remain
at work, and, II necessary, give finan-
cial support 20 their striking brothers
in other mills. In a statement to tho
public defining their position in the
struggle between the association and
the United States Steel Co.. the men
claim that in justice to themselves
and the Illinics Steel Co. they are
compelled 10 disregard the order of
President haffcr, as they have no
grievances and have contracts signed
that will not expire for another year.
Vice-Presidcnt Davis was present at
the meeting, but took no active part
in the proceedings, and left the hall
few minutes before the deciding
vote was taken.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16

New York, Aug. ll.-Among the
passengers who arrived from Europe
on the Hamburg American liner Au-
guste Victoria was Henry C.Paync. OF
Wisconsin. Speaking of the CONNER
cial advance Of the United States in
the worlds markets, Mr.. Payne said
it was impossible for an American la
Europe not TO he impressed with the
strides made by American manufac.
turcrs. Especially in Austria, Hun
gary and Germany, he said. were the
people apprehensive of the inroadl
America was making in their trade
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
NEW NATIONAL LABOR ORDER
IL 10 Intended 10 Embrace All Labor
Employed In Navy Yards
and Arscna1s.

Washington, Aug. lo.-A new M
t'oral labor order intended to bring
together all classes Of mechanics,
helpers ind labcrers in the navy
yards ind arsenals throughout tho
country. was organized here Thurs.
day night. 1.-THE Navy Yard EN-
ployes' Protective association" is the
name chosen, but the word arsenal
will be added when the arsenal EN-.
ployes ore taken in.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
THE ACc0MPLIcE OF BREsCI.
sc Admits Having started . street
Row while Bresci KILLED
King Humbert.

Paris, Aug. 10.--A dispatch to the
1'atrie from Rome says the Anarchist
Luigi Gianotti. VINO is charged. at
Milan, with being an accomplish Of
lsresci, in the assassination OF King
Hunbert, has confessed to his com.
plicity in the crime. He admits that
he left Paterson. N. j.. in company
with Bresci. and that they went to.
gctber TO Mona. near Milan. Clan.
ctti started street row at Monza tho
day Of them urder, in order TO dis.
tract the attention of the police, while
.Brtsci attacked the king.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
WRECK ON LEHIGH VALLEY.
The black Diamond Express said "a
Have Jumped the Track
Near Leroy. n. r.

Rochester, n. ", Aug. l0.-A spe-
cinl from Leroy. n. ". says: A bad
wreck has been reported on the Le-
high Valley, two miles north of La
roy. All the doctors obtainable here
have been called. II is reported that
the Black Diamond express, the lie.
highs fastest train, jumped the track
on account Of the rails spreading, and
that many persons were injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16

We fell into . discussion OF the won
an suffrage question and kindred things
at the table. the women folk. az usual.
declaring IL was a shame they weren';
allowed TO vote. but that they wouldn't
IL they could. Five-year-old Elsie is
tened with puzzled expression on her
face. but her question showed that sic
had at least caught the drift of the re-
marks. men I'D have two papas az
no mamma, wouldn't I?"-Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
RUSSELL B|GAMY TRIAL.
Judge Curler, of Nevada, Gives his
Impressions of the Ceremony
In the Lords.
ONLY FOUR AMERICANS WERE PRESENT.
Il Was an Impressive Pageant Me-
yond His Expectations an" sucs
as Could Have M Place ." TINS
Country-Thc Entire Proceedings
Perfun0tOry.

New York, Aug. i0.-Judge II. r.
Curier, of the Second judicial districs
of Nevada, who was to bc witncs
in the Earl Russell bigamy trial, ana
who arrived here on the steamer
Majestic. has given Tribune repor-
tel his impressions of that ceremony.
Admission TO the trial was extreme
Is difficult to obtain. and Judge Cur
Ter said that, SO far as ne knew, only
four Americans were present, Ambas-
sador Chcatc included. He said:
An Impressive Pageant.
1T was an impressive pageant be-
,ond my expectations. In this coun-
try, OF course, we could not and would
not have such brilliant assemblage.
Almost all the lords were there, and
In their seats, dressed in their scarlet
re bes trimmed with ermine. A num-
Der of bishops were present, in white
flowing sleeves, contrasting with the
judges, in their gowns and wigs,
ranged in front of The lord chancellor.
who was lord high steward. The
peeresses, still DIRE ssed in mourning
for Queen Victoria. were at one end,
to the left. and back of the lord high
steward. All was very solemn, exceDt
when Lord Halsbury, at the close.
broke his wand of Office. The first
time he tried. his knee slipped. He
finally broke it on his knee, and l
don't know but that he had to try
three times.
Grave Doubts of Jurisdiction.
There is a grave doubt, in my opin.
ion, whether, under the peculiar
wording of the statute, the court had
jurisdiction. This question, however.
the court decided. At any rate, it
seemed to me that the house of lords
proper. who were presumed TO try
Earl Russell, had nothing 10 90 what
eser with the trial except to attend
in its splendor.
Perfunctory Proceedings.
The lord high steward, with the az
sistance of the judges. not only tried
the earl, but fixed the penalty. as well.
From the formers own statements,
one would be irresistibly led to the
conclusion that the legal questions
involved had been prejudged. Lord
Halsbury would state his view of the
law. Then he would ask the other
judges II that view was correct
and they would answer that i,
was. As to the penalty. | think that
under the peculiar circumstances OF
the case, sentence of one day would
have been sufficient. Ii would have
indicated the law as fully as the
sentence of three months.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16

You are accused Of scorching." SAID
the justice. What have you 10 say"
Il guess it's right, Judge" returned
the bicyclist. But l had q most Illus
trious example"
In what wayT
"why. the sun was scorching. too
When the justice assessed him Eve
dollars extra on account Of this al
agreed that he got no more than lie de-
served.-Chicago Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16

Washington, Ind, Aug. 12.-Frank
Purcell, the mine engineer, whose son
made affidavit that he kicked his wife
to death. was arrested here yesterday.
At the coroner's inquest the boys
story was partly substantiated, and il
was adduced that Purcell had several
times threatened the lives of his wife
and children, and even TO the point
Of loaded revolver. The post NOR.
TEN revealed several severe bruises
on the body, the spleen burst and
other evidences. Purcell denies every.
thing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-16
GREAT BRITAIN is TO BLAME.
IL Would Seem That the New Fed
Grafton COntem plates an
Army and Navy.

Melbourne. Aug. 1O.-The house OF
Deputies passed the second reading of
the Australian defense bill. Edmund
Barton, the premier. made a speech
during the course of which he said
the standing army contemplated was
only sufficient force to guard tho
depots and to serve as military in
structors for the levies TO be called
out in case the first line of defense,
the navy, was broken. The clause
providing for calling out men from IS
to GO years of age was simply insert
ed to demonstrate to the world what
Australia would do in time OF emcr-
gency. The cost of the navy would
be about & 100000 annually.
Rastoui. H.. Firs-swept.
Champaign, ILL.,, Aug. 1o.-Entire
business portion of Rantoul was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The Martin house WIS the only build.
ing in the business section that e.
ped.
Many of the buildings destroyed
had been erected since the fire two
years ago. Thirty-six business firms
were burned out. Among the build
ings destroyed were the post Office,
depot, Masonic temple, the new hotel
and opera house. Both newspaper Of.
ac0a were burned.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
School Board Meeting.

The borough school board met We'd
nesday evening in regular monthly
session with all members present, except
Messrs. Bell and Brown. The following
bills were ordered paid: Harry Rein
smith, repairing plastering, 81; Lewis
II. Lentz, material, 60c; Electric Light
Co., light, 74c; Matthias Schwabe, coal,
Sc 90; Coke Bros. & Co., coal, $2s. so;
American Book Company, books, $16.1S;
CHM & Co., books, $3.50; H. C. Koons,
curtains, $7.95; w. L. Martin, SO Sc; E.
B. Shellhamer, 81. so; Salmon Iron Com
pany, bars, 81; total, Sss.O3.
The bill of Harry Rensmth called for
$1075, but the board thought the bill
excessive and allowed 81 for the work.
Communications from a Wikesbarre
organization which supplies schools
with flags were read, inquiring into the
condition of the flags of the borough.
also one from the state department per-
tanning to law on educational matters.
Both were placed on file.
The fourth month of school not being
completed the supervising principal
conld not make complete report.
Treasurer VanIIorn's report was read
and showed balance on hand of $962 65
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
FIRE DAMP
KILLS TWO
Miners Mills the Scene Of
the Accident.
Mine Superintendents D. J..
Williams and William
Morgans the Victims at
Pine Ridge Co!!ierY.

Two men were killed, two seriously
affected, and six others, constituting a
rescuing party, were overcome by fire
damp in the Pine Ridge colliery of the
Algonquin Coal Company, at Miners
Mills, yesterday. A second rescuing
party was required to bring the Others
out. The dead are Mine Super
intendent d. j. Williams and Assistant
Mine Superintendent William Morgans.
The mine adjoins the Delaware, where
ire has been raging for the past six
weeks.
Early yesterday morning Superintend
ents Williams and Morgans with Fire
Bosses William Early and Martin For
tune, went into the mine to investigate
the extent of the damage by the fire,
which had eaten its way from the Della
ware into the Pine Ridge.
At 7 o'clock last night, when the four
officials had not returned, those on the
surface became alarmed for their safety,
and rescning party of six men was sent
down, while a great crowd Of frightened
people awaited anxiousy at the mouth
of the shaft for news from below. Two
anxious hours passed, and when no sign
came from the rescners, the apprehen-
sion increased to such an extent that a
second rescung party of ten men was
sent down at 9 o'clock.
Proceeding with the utmost canton
they found the fire damp in dangerous
quantities, and were compelled to fight
their way along, foot by foot, brushing
the suffocating fumes away with their
coats and hastily erecting canvas brat
tics to guide the air current in their
direction
1t was an hour before they found any
Of the men, and then they came upon
four of the first rescuing party, over
come and unconscious, and lying along
the gangway. They were carried to the
foot of the shaft, and dash made for
the other two.
These were found some distance
further in, overcome, and having with
them Early and Fortune, who were
nearly dead. A short distance further
back they found the bodies Of Williams
and Morgans, and at half-past 10 o'clock
they got all the men to the foot of the
shaft by heroic work.
The first rescuing party found the
four men, Williams, Morgans, Early and
Fortune, along the gangway. The two
former were dead, and the latter two
nearly so. In attempting to drag them
out they were overcome.
Williams and Morgans were among
the most prominent mining officials in
the Wyoming region.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Nurse Became His Bride.

Father E. S. Phillips, of st. Gabrel's
church, yesterday consumated pretty
romance when he united in marriage
Arthur j. Evans, of this city, to Miss
Elizabeth Oakes, of Humboldt. The
bride was nurse at the Miners hospital
Last summer Mr.. Evans was patient
at the institution. After having been
operated on, Miss Oakes took charge of
the young man. The companionship
soon ripened into love, which was
climaxed by marriage yesterday.
Miss Oakes is a daughter of George
Oakes, of Humboldt, and is well known
10 this region. The groom is Lehigh
Traction conductor and was one of the
members of the Eighteenth regiment
when it was stationed in the Philippines
during the war.-Hazleton Standard.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Bells Will Rinu.

Monday next being Christmas Day,
according to the Russian calendar,
which still governs the dates in the
Greek Catholic Church, the day will be
observed by the members of st. Mary's
congregation at their church on Fern
street with services of very impressive
order.
The ceremonies will begin at 12 p. m.
night mass will be celebrated
The church chimes will ring at II
o'clock Sunday night, also at IL o'clock,
and at intervals during the mass. No
alarm need be felt, therefore, by the
people of town at the ringing of the bells
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
A Quiet Wedding.

, A wedding occurred at Ashland last
evening which was not only "a quiet
affair" but was novel and interesting
The contracting parties are both mutes,
the ceremony was performed by a
clergyman who is mute and fifteen
mutes were among the guests.
The parties to this striking ceremony
were Miss Emma Keller and John
Zimmerman The officiating minister
was Rev. j. M. Koehler, of Philadelphia
The entire ceremony was performed
by means of the sign language, and was
succeeded by wedding feast in one of
the leading hotels.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Trouble on Jersey Central.

The negotiations for new wage
scale on the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, carried on by the representatives
of the employees brotherhood and the
company's officials, have not yet been
satisfactorily settled. 1t is stated that
an employment agency in New York
has been commissioned by the railroad
to hire all the non-unon men possible
and send them Immediately to Jersey
City. An agent of the company is also
in Philadelphia organizing contingent
of $50 coal and iron police.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Injured Boy Is Home.

Perry Vanauker, a young son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Vanauker, of Main
street, has been discharged from the
Miners hospital, having recovered from
the injuries for which he was being
treated.
On November 13 last the boy was hurt
while participating as spectator in
foot ball game near the Ridge street
school. His left leg was fractured near
the thigh, and that evening he was
taken to the hospital.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Died in the West.

telegram was received yesterday
from Anaconda, Montana, announcing
the death of Hugh Gallagher, of that
city. No details have yet been received
by his friends here. The deceased left
this section some years ago to seek his
fortune in the West, and when last
heard from was enjoying good health.
He was brother of James Gallagher
of Highland, who will have the
remains forwarded to Freeland for
burial
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Farewell to Pastor.

A number of the members of the
English Baptist church congregation
rendered farewell supper to Rev. E. C.
Murphy, their late pastor, on Wednes-
day evening, prior to his departure for
Wyoming, this county. Daring the
evening several addresses plimentary
to the reverend gentleman and his
work here were made, to which the
minister made fitting replies.
On behalf of the congregation, Thomas
Evans presented Rev. Murphy with a
handsome dressing case as a token of
their appreciation of his serices.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
ROUND THE REGION.

Inc HTSJ SIep In Jne proceedings 10
test whether or not the mayor of Wilkes
barre holds over for another year was
instituted yesterday when City Solicitor
McHugh applied for mandamus to
compel the addition of the Office of
mayor to be numbered among those to be
voted on by the citizens at the coming
election. The argument will be made
next Monday.
The fire in the Delaware mine of the
Delaware and Hudson Company at Hud-
son has been eXtinguished. Men fought
the flames for two weeks, and at one
time it looked as though the fire would
spread. The adjoining collieries' coal
to the value of $1,000, 900 was at stake
and extra efforts were put forth to
conquer the fiery element.
William Carey, of Honesdale, had
both hands amputated and both feet
will also be taken off in few days. On
December 81 Mr.. Carey was leading a
cow. The animal became frightened,
ouio" nun against Il IoCh anu ne was
rendered unconscious. When found
next morning his limbs we're so badly
frozen that physicians could not save
them.
Druggists of Wilkesbarre will contest
in court the action of the State Phar-
maceutical Board in requiring them to
pay 50 every three years for renewal
of their certificates
Simon Savage, of Nantcole, has be-
gun suit against Rev. Novicki, pastor Of
st. Francis congregation. Savage says
that while trustee of the church he
was publically charged with misappro-
priatng church funds.
After long deliberation on New
Years day by number of prominent
Welsh citizens representing churches of
Nanticoke, Plymouth, Edwardsville,
Plains, Pittston and Wilkesbarre, it was
decided to hold mammoth twentieth
century eisteddfod in Wlkesbarre on
Memorial Day.
Suit was commenced against Wilkes
barre for $4,000 damages yesterday by
Thomas Clark. While driving along a
street his wagon fell into hole and he
was severely injured.
New York syndicate has offered to
lease the works OF the Hazleton Gas
Company, but the directors of the com
pany refused to consider the proposition.
Measles and diphthera are affecting
the school attendance at Tomhicken.
Ellis Mainwarng went to Wilkes
barre TO witness New Years celebra-
tion and was given knockout drops in a
well-known resort. He is dying at his
home in West Pittston
Rev. John Picton, of Plymouth, 76
year of age, died on Wednesday of
apopleXy He was resident of Plym-
outh for about twenty years and until
about five years ago, when he resigned
on account of i'll health, was pastor of
the Baptist church OF that place.
Hugh Hughes, manager of the Hughes
brewery, Pittston, was held up last
night and an attempt made to sandbag
him, but the footpad was frightened in
his designs by the adrotness of his in
tended victim.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief
is necessary, as IL is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indca-
tions of having taken cold are noticed.
1t cures quickly and its early use
prevents consumption. Growers City
Drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04

This season there is a large death rate
among children from Group and lung
troubles. Prompt action will save the
little ones from these terrible diseases.
We know of nothing so certain to give
instant relief as One Minute Cough Cure.
1t can also be relied upon in grippe and
all throat and lung troubles of adults
Pleasant to take. Growers City drug
STORE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04

One man was killed and six others
severely injured at the Delaware and
Hudson No. 2 colliery at Plymouth yes
terday, The seven men were laying
pipes to flush culm into abandoned work
ings, and John Radusky, who walked a
couple of hundred yards ahead of the
others, met the gas which exploded with
terrific force and killed him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04

The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised is De-
Wits Witch Halle Salve. 1t relieves
at once and cures piles, sores. eczema
and skin diseases. Beware of imita-
tions. Growers City Drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04
Special Meeting of A. o, H,

There will be a special meeting of
Division No. Al, A. o. H., at the Grand
opera house hall on Friday evening,
January 4. BY order of
Con McColp president
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-04

Coke Bros. & Co. have awarded strip.
ping contract at Beaver Meadow to
Cuyle Bros. 1t will give 1876 men en-
ployment for five years.