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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The Atlanta Constitution Comes Out
In Favor Of cansa Treaty.
The Progressive. Productions aan
bsssaess Interests of the ssuth
Demand lis 0ati0cast0m.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 22-Ciark Howell.
editor OF the Atlanta Constitution.
,omes out editorially in Endorsement of
The Panama canal policy Of President
Roosevelt and the administration. and
criticises the attitude Of Senator Dan
lei. OF Virginia. In opposing the treaty.
The editorial says the Republic of
Panama was not born too quickly. con-
sidering the circumstances. nor did the
American government recognize Il any
too soon. In conclusion. IL says:
Suppose we withdraw our recoeni-
tion and reject the treaty? What will
be our position. then, as viewed by ina
other governments OF Europe and
America that have also recognized the
new Repnblica Of Panama? Are we to
do this ridiculous thing. abandon our
treaty rights in Panama. give up the
canal there, withdraw our guardianship
OF rail transit now going on, and 90
hunting for terms with people who
would be fools II they did not profit
sss.hs'tis C tremendously Ug our pre-
dicament2
Senator Hoar can afford to fight the
canal SO long as Boston is building
enormous terminal facilities TO handle
the ocean- bound freights OF the trans
continental railroads. Senator Hale. OF
Maine. can AFFORD to join him. since
Portland is becoming the entrepot and
export depot OF the Canadian Pacific
and the Grand Trunk systems Senator
Teller and other senator's may be indif-
ferent. because the canal does not APP
peal to any specific interest in their
states.
But southern senator's can not es-
cape the certain conviction that vote
from any one of them adverse To the
treaty viii be a vote against the ur-
gent interests and demands OF the pro-
gTessiye, producing and business inter-
eHts Of these southern states"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
C0ALeO AND READY FOR SEA.
The Torpedo Boat Dessro.~rs PAIL
Jones and Preblc simply
Awaiting Omc~rs.

San Francisco. Dec 22-The torpedo
boat destroyers Paul Jones and Preble
are lying at the Mare island navy yard
coaled and ready for sea. awaiting the
coming Of officers from the east. The
officers are now on their way to the
navy yard. and IL is expected that the
warships will sail next Wednesday for
Panama A crew from the training
ship Independence has been placed on
the Paul Jones. and the Preble also has
full complement. Both vessels. how.
ever lack number Of officers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Greencastle. Ind. Dec. 1s.-The muir
der case of Henry Seward has been
sent TO the Hendricks circuit court
from this county on change Of venue.
Seward. at his preliminary hearing be-
fore a justice of the peace. asserted
that he found the body Of his wife in
their cabin near Fern. one evening last
spring. after he had returned from
blowing on his farm. Seward has been
in Jail for five months. The evidence
against him liz purely circumstantial.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 1S.-A daring
robbery took place in the Office Of tn /,
Star elevator The robbers worked for
an hour and exploded seven charges Of
dynamite Terrified people OF the
neighborhood stood at distance and
watched the operations of the robbers.
who finally became discouraged at
their repeated failures TO reach the in
side of burglar proof strong box. and
left a few minutes before the police
arrived. Only sman sum of money
was taken
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Brazil. Ind. Dec. 1s-In order 10
obtain a water supply free from boiler
scale the Weaver 4 Clay Coal company
a short time ago put down a driven
well TO depth of 600 feet Instead OF
finding artesian water. as anticipated.
the company struck a strong vein OF
salt water. A test was made in the use
OF this water in glazing stoneware
products II proved a thorough sue
cess and displaces the use OF severa.
barrels of salt daily. The company re-
CARDS the well as a bonanza.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. lS-r'rank H
Cooper. Of New York. owner Of 5,
bonds Of $lss 900 issue authorized b.
the city Of Hammond in 1901 TO build {
water works system. has brought suit In
the federal court for a receiver for tho
Lake City Water company. and also
asked an injunction against the city OF
Hammond 10 prevent it from cutting
the eompany's connections with the
city's mains. He charges that the city
owes the company $l5. oC0 for water rent
ais and Is arranging to cut on the COM
panys mains and supply citizens With
water from other sources.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA.
Th- Recently Ratified Treaty win
becom~ Elective After MID
Mig hs Of ssaday N~...

Washington. Dec 22-The secretary
OF the treasury has issued a circular
letter Of instructions TO officers " the
CUSTOMS and others interested in bring
ing into operation the treaty OF reci-
procity with Cuba. approved December
ii, 1902. aud made effective by act Of
congress and the presidents prcclama-
ton Of December II. 1903 The cir
cular declares that the treaty becomes
operative one minute after midnight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Bedford. Ind. Dec 1s.-Joseph Weeks
and Cora Weeks. his wife. we're taken
before the Lawrence circuit court to
answer for the murder OF Cora Weeks
mother. Mrs Susan Ireland. who was
found dead September Z with a bullet
hole in her head The case is a mys-
ferrous one Mr. and Mrs. Weeks were
the only witnesses Of the woman's
death and they claimed il was suicide.
but the coroner's verdict said murder.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Laporte. Ind. Dec. 1s-An action for
$4,000. brought by Burling Short. OF
this county. has been filed in the St. Jo-
seph circuit court against the United
Grain company. which is composed OF
Chicago and Toledo capitalists. who
own elevators at different points. Short
was caught in pulley that operated
lifting machinery and his left arm was
torn from his body. The plaintiff alleges
that the machinery was not properly
protected
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
THREE MISSING HUNTERS.
Search for swan RundguIst. George
Messenger and Gust Nelson
Has Been Abandoned.

Chicago. Dec 2?-Search has been
abandoned for the three hunters who
are supposed TO have been lost on the
floating ice fields out in Lake Mieigan
The men have been missing 20 hours
When they left shore they expected to
return In three hours. The party con-
sisted OF Swan Rundquist. George Mes
eenger and Gust Nelson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Muncie. Ind. Dec 1s.-Joe HAY
worth. a Muncie boy. who as been IN
numerous escapades. and who escapeJ
short time ago from the boys school
at PlainAeld. has written to his par-
ents in this city that he is now in the
United States navy and is stationed at
Panama On gaining his liberty he
made his way to the south and took
ship on the first boat for Panama. Hay
worth claims to have reformed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Bloomfield. Ind. Dec. 1s.-While
workmen were engaged in sinking a
shaft in the northwest corner OF this
county. six-foot vein of coal was
struck at depth Of about 100 feet The
coal belongs 10 what is known as the
No. 4 vein. and is said to be OF excel
lent quality. with a good roof
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Reading. Pa. Dec. 22.-Elias Hartz.
the ss-year-old goosebone weather
prophet, has made what he declares
VIII be his last prediction. He said:
This winter surpasses all others. and
! want to warn the people 10 be on the
lookout"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Terre Haute. Ind. Dec. 1s.--Pftcbe,
Mordecai Brown. recently traded By 81
Louis National to Chicago. has beer
granted license to wed Miss Sarah
Bingham. OF this county. Miss Bling.
ham Is a popular young woman living
near Coxvills. Browns boyhood home
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The second squadron of the Second
United States cavalry. including troops
T.. r. G and II. with regimental head
quarters and band. left Washington.
ID. c.. on the 18th. for New York.
whence they embarked on the army
transport Fitzpatrick for the Philip
pines.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

New York, Dec. 22.--Col. John r.
Gayror. who fled to Quebec to escape
trial 10 connection with the Savannah
harbor contract scandals, and left his
bondsmen in the lurch Tor $4,000. il
reported. In a dispatch from syracsse.
=. T.. to have made good the loss L
William b. Kirk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

melbourne. Victoria, Dec. 22.-The
harvest generally is turning out ex-
ceiIent- u Is estimated the total
weld OF wheat for the six states viii
oe 'S.oOo.ooo bushels. the previous.
~'shett record was 4s,OoO. 900 bus bella.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. ls-Mrx
Mary Barr. . director and former sec.
re.ary Of the Homestead Loan a IN.
vestmenf company Of Indiana. Il
charged with land frauds IN Z suit ,ied
bv the receiver In this city.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25
Ssnsand.. Passenger. Landed.

Flushing. holland, Dec 22.-The
passengers Of the Red Star line
steamer Finland. which left Antwerp
Saturdayfor New York and went ashore
near here, have been landed The Fin
land is leaking and her cargo is being
discharged. The work is progressing
slowly. owing to lack Of lighters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The United States Potters' associa-
ton. in session AT Washington. d. c..
On the Sd. reelected the following Of
ncers: President. Joseph G. Lee: secre-
tary. H. A. keefer: treasurer. James c.
Goodwin, all OF East Liverpool. D.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

James Dunlap, a notorious bank rob-
her, is again at large. through the
clemency Of the Illinois pardon board.
Dunlap was serving time in Joliet for
= bank robbery at Monmouth, Ill.
which occurred two years ago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The United States cruiser Buffalo
sailed. on the 18th. from New York.
Tor Key West and San Juan, FROM
which port she will proceed a a con-
voy To the torpedo boat hotilia ordered
70 the Philippines.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Representative Williams. of Missis
sippi. introduced bill ina congress. ON
the 18th. providing fer the refunding
To certain states of cotton taxes paid
In 1865. 1866 and 1867. and appropriate
ting Sos. o00,000 for that purpose.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Indictments to the number Of $50
were voted against alleged policy shop
keepers of Chicago. on the 18th. By
the grand jury. II was reported that
many more indictments would follow
The action Of the grand jury was the
outcome Of the crusade by the Citi.
xens' association.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Col. Verdeckberg announced. on the
18th. that all troops guarding mines
at Cripple Greek. Col. would be i'm
mediately Withdrawn TO the central
camps, and the military force in the
Cripple Greek district would be re-
duced to $50 men.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Valparaiso. Ind. Dec. lS--Judge III.
ram A. Giliett. oldest member OF the
Porter county bar. died at his home in
this city. He was ~ years old and
served ten years as judge OF Lake Por-
ter circuit His son. John n. Cfllett.
is member of the In.iana suprems
court
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Tesiifying before the grand Jury ri
Kansas City. kas.. on the 18th. yohn
Boddington. a contractor. said that
the brick companies paid the city
councilmen for awarding the contracts.
and paid them well and declared that
the counci,men demanded 50 cents
per thousand on all bricks used in paw
ing streets.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The United States gunboat Pekrel
came Gown from Mare Island navy
yard. San Francisco. Cal. ON The
18th. and AT once proceeded 10 sea
She Was believed to have been bound
Tor Panama
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Judge J. W Kingman died at Cedar
Falls. la. on the 18th. aged So. He
was associate judge Of Wyoming under
President Grant. and a veteran OF
the civil war. he was related to the
Webster family. and studied Law IN
Daniel Webster's Office.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The funeral Of John r. Proctor. the
late president Of the civil service com
mission. was held at St Johns church
Washington. ID. C.. on the 18th. and
the remains subsequently, were in
TERED at Rock Greek cemetery. Pres
ident and Mrs Roosevelt. and a large
number Cf other officials attended the
services.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The navy department was Informed.
on the 18th. that the gunboat Petrol
had left San Francisco. On the I7th.
Tor Acapulco, on her way to Panama.
where she will be assigned TO patrol
duty with the other vessels OF the
Pacific squadron. commanded by Rear
Admiral Glass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The National French Draft Horse as
ISOLATION has issued circular to
breeders announcing that il has added
$1,000 TO the $6.2O5 offered in regular
and special prizes for French draft
horses at the Worlds fair live stock
show at St Louis next year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

Beaumont. Tex. Dec. ga strons
OIL snHher has been brought in 1t Bat
cons Prairie, Hardin county. al depth
OF 100 feet 1t spurted 300 feet In the
air.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

II was decided at a meeting. in Chi
cago. on the 10th. that the next ma
tional convention OF the prohibition
party would be held in Kansas City,
Mo. June 20, 1904. Eight cities com
peted; Kansas City secured almost
twice as many votes as its nearest
competitor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

School children placed bolt on the
rack in front Of a Rockk Island
& Pacific passenger train from the east
~ a point ten miles east of Colorado
Springs. Col. on the 18th. and the loco
motive. baggage car and first coach
were derailed. Three trainmen were
BADLY hurt
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

A combination was effected at Tv-
ansville. Ind. on the 18th. OF three
Independent tobacco Hamp-
ton Tobacco Co. Newburg. Ind. Bowl
Ing Green factory. Bowling Green. Ky.
and T. M Ryan Co. Martin. Tenn. The
combination was capitalized at $40. :
600 The Bowling Green plan. ~iIl b.
removed TO Newburg. Ind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

The United States transport sher
man arrived at San Francisco. Cal.
on the 18th. from Manila. by way Of
Eagasaki and Honolulu. bringing the
men OF the Thirtieth infantry. two
companies Of army engineers and a
number OF passengers The troop shir
left Honolulu on December Z, after .
days stop at the island port
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-12-25

vioia Sands Hazard. thought TO b
the oldesf woman In Rhode Island
died. ON The 18th. at her home At Wake
Geld. L.. At the age Of io5 years She
was known IS the only descendant OF
the sole survivor Of the chip Pa,atIne
which was wrecked at Block Island In
tbe eighteenth century. and which be-
came celebrated - :te phantom ship
q whitiier's poem
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-17
SWOLLEN WATERS or THE NISSLSSIPPI OVERCOME
LEVEES AND RUSH THROUGH GAP WITH AWFUL ROAR
RUSH THROUGH
GAP FLOODING RAILROAD

Dr. Robert c. Carter of Concordia par
ish, Louisiana, arrived here this after
noon, having ridden horseback over the
entire Sycamore levee in this parish.
This levee protects Vidalia, the parish
site. and was reported as shaky at each
end. DIR. Carter said that the levee is
low in places but will hold, as during the
past two days of fine weather the levee
has been materially strengthened and
will be made perfectly safe.
A stretch of 1000 feet at one end and
400 at the other are low, but it will stand
another 21k feet in its present condition.
An entire levee outfit, including 100 teams
and force of 500 plantation hands under
the supervision of ]. II. Lambdin OF the
levee board. has drained the levee at the
base to carry off the seipage.
Superintendent w. A. Wyatt of the
New Orleans and Northwestern road took
a carload of lumber and a carload OF
sacks to the Sycamore levee yesterday,
and the levee, which now has an Stool
crown, will be topped at least three feet
thus making it good for 51k-foot addi
tional rise.
The weather here is clear and the rivei
is on stand at F.s, or S.s above thi
danger line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-17
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER

The Weather.
washington March 1e-Following is the
forecast for Alabama: Showers Tuesday
and Wednesday; light to fresh southeast
winds.
Page One.
Senate will vote on canal treaty today.
Levees along the Mississippi give way.
Evidence in Burdick case.
First National bank of Florida goes un-
der.
Page Two.
Democratic leaders plead for united
party.
DeArmond makes great speech at Iro-
quois banquet.
Page Three.
General state news.
Dothan wins court house of Houston
county.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in hotels and on the
streets.
Page Five.
o'Neill elected alderman from the Sec
ond ward and Sims alderman from Ninth
ward.
Parish takes leave of the Rev. Mr. MUIR
ray.
Colonel Henderson. assistant general
counsel of the Southern railway, denies
having told Knoxville reporter that Sam
uel Spencer would retire from the presi-
dency in April.
Page Six.
Social notes and personals.
Page Seven.
War department preparing roster Of all
soldiers.
Pag, Eight
Whitaker Wright will return to Eng
land.
Page Nine.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page 10.
Baseball, racing and general sporting
news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-17
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF FLORIDA GOES UNDER

Washington, March 1s-The First Ma
tional bank of Florida, at Jacksonville.
Fla. was closed today by direction Of
the comptroller OF the currency upon the
report Of an examination made by Ma
tional Bank Examiner Charles A. Hanna.
which showed the bank to be insolvent
National Bank Examiner ]. w. Norviile
has been appointed receiver.
The failure of the bank, 1t is said at
the treasury department was due to losses
which absorbed the entire capital and
surplus, leaving deficiency in assets.
which are of a low character and of
poor grade. consisting largely OF phos-
phate and lumber mill machinery, insur-
ance policies. real estate, etc. The bank
has liabilities amounting to $685. 1872.
The resources and liabilities Of the
bank as shown by the last report of
the condition. February ls. 1903. were as
follows:
Gents omitted.
Resources. loans and discounts $685.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-17
SENATOR MONEY TO TAKE
A SHOT AT REPUBLICANS
BY WATERS ON sTEALEY.

washington, March 16.-(Special.)-
Senator Money of Mississippi said to-
day that he thought he would be able to
obtain time to discuss the Indianola,
Miss, postoffice. case on wednesda.. Or
certainly before the close of the week
1t is expected that Senator Money will
go after the action Of the President In
~%~~-~-e%-%<%-~-%~-~-
Morten. Farmersville; Charles Rupert,
Port La Vaca.
Several Speeches.
Messrs. Teller, Clay. Mallory, Morgan,
Blackburn and Carmack spoke for the
Bacon amendment. For the republicans.
Senator Platt of Connecticut. Allison. Gull
lom, Spooner and Lodge opposed the
amendment. The democrats expressed the
opinion before it's completion The canal
would not cost less than 5000, 000,000 and
declared that so vast a sum should not
be spent by this country without pro-
viding for the absolute and unconditional
right to police, control and defend the
canal. They contended that while both
the political parties had adopted declara-
tions favorable to an isthmian canal, ev-
cry such declaration had had coupled
with 1t the condition that the canal
should be under American control.
The republican senators warmly defend
ed the treaty as 1t stands, contendlng
that 1t affords ample protection to Amer
lean interests. Moreover. in case of an
emergency, the United States could go to
the defense of the canal without waiting
for call from Colombia and they dwelt
on the wide scope of this privilege, as
serting that in II was found all the guar
antees of American protection that could
be reasonably demanded.
They asserted that there could be no
excuse for going into the canal zone with
American troops except in case OF
emergency, and as that opportunity is
provided, they argued that there was no
call for modification of the treaty, and
especially In view of the fact that any
change In 1t would probably insure its
rejection by the Colombian authorities.
Question of Protection.
During the discussion some of the DEM
ocratic senators called attention to the
inability of many of the Central and
South American republics. and urged on
this account that 1t would be necessary
for the United States to be constantly on
the spot with its means of protection.
The republicans replied that all the people
American countries have such great re-
spect for the United States as to insure
the protection of Its property. whatever
the party in power.
The Bacon amendment. when put to a
vote. was lost. 46 to 24-a strictly party
vote. Senator Teller thereupon offered an
amendment retaining the language of ar
ticle % as 1t stands except the words
with the consent of Colombia" In the
provision permitting the Intervention OF
the United States in case Colombia should
prove unequal to the task of defending
the canal but II likewise was voted
down. 46 to a.
The senate then, at sos o'clock, ad-
journed until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock,
with the understanding that the other
democratic caucus amendment. that is to
article four. should be disposed of first
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-17

Iii.
Overdrafts. 1929.
United States bonds to secure circula-
tion. $4,000.
Stocks securities, claims, etc. s21,s2s.
Banking house and other real estate.
s2s, 200.
Due from banks and bankers, s1e.6s5.
Cash item. redemption fund.- etc. s22,
1871
Specie, 1924.
total $375, 1872.
Liabilities:
Capital stock, $4,000
Surplus and undivided profits, s11,519.
Circulating notes, $4S.200.
Due to banks and bankers. SAG, 997.
Individual deposits, slSs2oo.
Bills payable, $4,000.
Total, sS75,lS2.
is Unimportant.
New York, March 16.-The Chemical
National bank is the local correspondent
of the First National bank of Jackson
VILE, Fla, which has suspended. rep
resentative of the Chemical bank says
the failure is unimportant.