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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
DISASTROUS CHICAGO FIRE
Plant OF the Nubian Paint & NarniEh
Co. DestrOycd-Loss Esfi-
mated ut $4,000.

Chicago, Aug. 22-F'ire. the result q
lightning. caused a loss Of $4,000 n
the plant of the Nubian Paint < Var.
uish Co. Fifty-first avenue and NcIat
street, Sunday night Explosions OK
tanks OF oil and varnish endangered
the lives Of firemen. five of them and
e volunteer being overcome By the sas
and smoke The storage room and Of.
fees OF the company were destrcy ed,
and the remainder of the plant had &
narrow escape
The men injured are
Capt Peter Nogt and Fireman Oar lei
Kelly
Charles Denizen
Daniel Lysaught
James Moran.
William OBrien. a volunteer. was
overcome by smoke when aiding fire.
man.
None OF the men will die but Ly-
saght Is in a serious condition
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AS EASY.
Needs Only Little Thinking.

The food Of childhood often decides
whether one is to grow up well nour-
ished and healthy or weak and sickly
from improper food.
It's just as easy to be one as the 9TH
eT provided we get a proper start.
A wise physician like the Denver
Doctor who knew about food, can ac-
complish wonders, provided the patient
Is willing 10 help and will eat only
proper food.
Speaking Of this case the Mother said
her little four-year-old boy was suffer-
ing from peculiar arrangement Of the
stomach, liver and kidneys and his feet
became 50 swollen he couldn't take a
step. eve called Doctor who said
at once we must be very careful as to
his diet, as improper food was the
only cause Of his sickness. Sugar espe-
cially, he forbid.
80 the DR.. made up a diet and the
principal food he prescribed was Grape
Nuts and the boy, who was very fond
of sweet things. took the Grape Nuts
readily without adding any sugar. (Dr.
explained that the sweet in Grape Nuts
Is not at all like cane or beet sugar
but is the natural sweet Of the grains.)
I'VE saw big Improvement inside a
few days and now Grape Nuts are al
most his only food and he is once more
a healthy. happy, rosy-cheeked young
ster with every prospect to grow up
into a strong healthy man" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Greek,
Mich.
The sweet IN Grape-Nuts Is the Ma
ture-sweet known as Post Sugar. not
digested in the liver like ordinary
sugar, but predisested Feed the young
stcrs a handful Of Grape Nuts when
Nature demands sweet and prompts
them 20 call for sugar
There's reason.
Get the little book The Road To
MELVILLE" In each pkg
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

The average life Of good voice is is
years. PATHS is an exception. So
also is Sims Reeves. Smoking and
drinking have ruined countless male
voices. Singers live fast, and their
voices suddenly become frogs in the
throat. Women suffer al the ailments
CT the vocal chords. owing 10 low neck
and short sleeves. consequent exposure
and late champagne suppers. Jealousy
kills a great many voices Of the gentler
sex. 4 voice well cared for should last
40 years. in which time IL should earn
no less than 100000. Possibly one
singer in 500 has nest egg and saves
something for a rainy day. The rest
live from hand 10 mouth-ride to-day.
walk tomorrow; feast this week. fam
Inc next. They convert safe invest
ment into precar.ous exisiencc.-N.
Y Press
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
HON. HENRY c, DAVIS
IS DULY NOTIFIED
Democi attic Vice Presidential Candi-
date Given the Official Tip.
AT WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
EtundrcdS % Enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis From. virginia ana nor-
derinE states Witnessed
the Ceremony.

white sulphur Springs. W. Va. Aug.
Is Henry GaSSaway Davis was form
ally notified that be is the nominee
al The democratic party for vice-pres-
ident OF the United States Mr. Davis
accepted the nomination in brief
speech reviewing the political situa-
lioR. ccholng the sentiments OF Judge
Parker on the money question and ex-
pressing the determination 10 be sue
-cestsftu in the campaign
Representative John Sharp Williams,
M Mississippi. chairman OF the notifi-
cation committee. delivered the noti-
ficatiOn address
Ceremonies ON the lawn.
The ceremonies were held on the
lawn Of the White sulphur Springs ho-
tel. which affords a natural amphithe-
ster. he grounds sloping MP from the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
DROWNED IN The MERAMEC
at Honman'- >pring-Mr~. Harry
IL. Wright Drowned.

ST. Louis. Aug Following c,ose
upon scenes Of life and gaiety attend
Ing the first annual canoe race III the
Meramec Canoe club Saturday Mrs.
Harry z Wright. of 81 Louis. bride
Of a year met a tragic death in The
treachereus stream sunday afternool.
The tragedy occurred al s. p m
on the rapids al IIonman's Springs
two miles above Valley Park which
the couple and fre4d. clyde Bryant
Of Webster Groves. tried TO shoot
The river was dragged until late IN.
ID the tight by the grief-sirlcken hus-
band ard his friend. but no trace Of
the young wifes body was found
Mrs Wright was Miss Rubey Wright
OF California. n cousin OF her husband.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Much difference OF opinion exists
concerning recent observations OF the
planet Venus. Signor Schiaparclli anc
Mr.. percival Lowell assert that the
planet always keeps The same side TO.
ward the sun. and Mr.. Lowell thinks il
is a lfeless desert. baked on one side
and frozen on the other. On the other
hand. VI. Camille Flammariou. after re.
viewing the evidence OF various OBJ
servers. announces the conclusion tina;
1.-The maps Of Venus made up to the
present time are illusions" lie thinks
the Planets atmosphere prevents US
from seeing its real surface Youths
Communion.
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speakers stand on al sides and shell
tered by huge. speaking oaks The
day was an ideal one from every
STANDPOINT
Hundreds OF enthusiastic democrats
had assembled from the Vlrgin.as and
bordering states. AID heavy trainloads
brought others from a distance Noun
taineers came on horseback on foot
and IN wagons with their families
with Utmost simplicity.
The ceremonies were marked BIZ he
utmost simplicity The famous Stone
vail brigade band OF Stauntou Va.
organized by Gen. Jackson. played stir
ring airs. A pretty incident occurred
at the conclusion of the ceremonies.
when delegation Of II ladies from
Atlanta. Ca. headed by Mrs W. l.
Peel. all bearing the C orgia state flag.
came forward TO congratulate the can
didate These same ladies' rendered
judge Parker a reception in Atlanta
last June
Chairman Thomas TaZgart OF the
national committee. who had planned
20 attend the oere monies. wired that
IL would be impossible for him 20 get
10 White sulphur Perry Belmou, was
the only representative OF the New
York democracy present
Hr. Davis Was out Early.
Mr. Davis was an early riser this
morning. His attire was a dark busi-
mess suit. with sack coat. made dis
tnctive by his old-fashioned white
shirt with high-standing collar at
tachCd and black tie
he mingled freely with the throngs
ora the broad hotel veranda and held
many impromptu receptions in the COR
rid0rs Mr. Davis gave evidence Of
good spirits and health and evinced
keen interest IN meeting bis old friends
ami making new ones.
Tho rolhnii0n committee. with -
members present 80 Of whom were
proxies met IN Tie hotel parlor at II
a m organized aud then sent for
hr rar'5 and presented him the fol-
iow re letter 81 formal notification.
The Formal Letter.
Mr Davis-As the committee on
1o'lit1fon 20 The vice presidential
roT nee. we have the honor. Ga the
namn Of the democratic national con-
vcHsi0n which was held az 81 Louis.
ON lalv g 10 s. 10 announce 10 You with
thlt cegree Of formaliiy which GUS
tom and respectful observance pre-
Grille. the fact that YOU were unani-
Is named by that body as their
cnote for vice-pres % the United
States for the term beginning on the
iih of March 1905. and to request re-
spcrtively your acceptance of the nom
nation Knowing that we ought to
sacfcd and confding In he good sense
~ Tho American people for success,
we are with weli-merited regard.
Yours for the committee.
JOHN Sharp WILLIAMS.
Chairman
" r MCATIL. Secretary.
SPeechmnLinE Deferred.
Perry Belmont and Committeeman
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

The Apaches of southern Arizona
make whisky from tie sap Of a scaall
species of cactus. They cut out the
hearts OF the plants. resembling little
cabbages. and in the cup-shapcd re-
ceptacles left behind the sap accu nu.
,ates. From this sap they distill the
famous moscal. which drives those - 10
drink il 70 sheer Chicayi
Chronicle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
LABOR DAY EXCURSIONS.
The -. Louis Passenger Associations
Labor Day, september s.

81, Louis. Aug lS-At a meeting OF
the ST Louis Passenger association. il
was agreed that coach excursions
should be run on the day preceding
Labor day, September 3. "a well as on
that day in order that all desiring 10
attend the fair a, CHS period may ar
rive in St Louis in ample time for the
ceremonies incidental TO the day, and
have an opportunity to see the fair
The tickets for these days Will be good
for seven DAYS from date of sale.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
NO PEACE IN SIGHT
SAYS OONNELLY
The Packers Can Secure II, How
ever, by Surrendering.
STRIKERS HAVE A TRUMP CARD
The Packers Likely In Test Mayor
Hnrrison's Action Against LoIg
ing strike Breakers in the
PacLiag Plants.

Chicago. Aug. 21.--"I see no peace
sight, except on condition that the
packers surrender on unconditional
terms. When the people see the re-
port of Friday nights meeting Of the
Chicago Federation of Labor they will
be astounded. We have a trump card
to play, and it has been drawn from
the deck"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
In n Hurry.

She waiting m the halD II Did you see
father, George?
lie (eNcitedly)-I did, but must go
Goodbye
What's the mattero stop and tel
me all You asked him for MY hand
What dii he say"
(Taking out his watch and glancinc
at iO-"he gave me just two minute.
10 get out Of the house .'-Boston TRAY.
eler
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Shipping Iilineis Peaches.

Alto Pass. H.. Aug 2l.--Teachcs are
now leaving Egypt By the millions.
One man. who has an orchard eight
miles west OF here on Big Muddy river.
- shipping from 500 to 1900 four
basket crates day Of big yellow
raachpa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Jefferson City. Mo, Aug. Glow
Dockery has issued a proclamation Of
fering a reward OF $50 for the arrest
and conviction pf +. G. Norvell. want
ed in Cole county for assault. to Kill
aud breaking ian in 1896.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Martinsvillc Ind. Aug. %. whlto-
caps took Good Turk from his homs
on East Washington street here. Sat
uraay night and whipped him severely
with buggy whips because he neglected
and abused his family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Kansas City Mo. Aug ls-Five per-
sons were injured IN an automobile
accident caused By an inexperienced
chaheur, WAC drove the machine over
a ten-foot embankment near Lees
bnmmit Mo. The injured are all from
Kansas CITY
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Baltimore. Aug 23-Albert Con .ia-
BILE, well-known lawyer OF Elkion
Md. who was shot and robbed By a
highwayman near his home Sunday
night. died Monday night al the Tn
ion Protestant hospital in this city A
reward OF 1850 has been offered by
the county and family Of Mr Consta-
Bile for the capture Of tho rnrderer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
Unable 10 swim Dover strni,.

Dover, England. Aug rs. W
Greasley. the third man TO enter the
water jn the attempt to swim The
Straits Of Dover this year, and who
started Saturday gave up the trisl
after an hour and a half, owing To- the
extreme low temperature Of the vatcr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Albany, Ore. Aug. lS.-Forest fires
In tie Cascade mountains east Of Leb-
anon are raging uncontrolled over a
large section Of the country and have
already devastated over 30 square
miles Of forest and the fires are still
spreading.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

ST. Louis. Aug 1s-On application
Of the attorneys for r Seymour Bar
rinstor the circuit court a. Clayton
extended he time for Ming the bill Of
exceptions for the supreme court until,
Septemlsr 10.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
American Legion Of Honor suits.

Austin Tex. Aug % Seyenty-two
suits have been filed in The circuit
court against the supreme council Of
the American Legion Of Honor by poll
icy holders for the recovery OF amounts
aggregating about 100000. alleged 10
b. due on insurance policies.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Philadelphia Aug ls-The First
City, troop, commanded by Capt John
c. Groome will depart for ST. Louis
Thursday. where they will act as an
escort to Gov. Pennypacker on Satur-
day. designated as Pennsylvania day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

Chicago, Aug ia man supposed
10 " } Dloeckler, OF Independence
k,s was found dead in Jackson park
fn' day night He had evidently com
suicide by shooting himself
The head
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50 Said DonnelIy.

So said President Donnelly OF the
striking cattle butchers. while he was
directing his assistants to so to other
cities, and while he himself was pre-
pairing TO so 10 East 81. Louis TO meet
International Nice-President Cass +.
Schmidt. whom Donnelly viii send u
Kansas City 10 look after the labor
conditions there tie declared the ac-
ton of Mayor Harrison in oustlng the
strike-breakers from the housing
rooms in the packing plants meant
quicker success 10 the strikers.
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"a short time ago found my con-
difio1 very serious, I had headaches.
pains In fhe back, and frequent dizzy
spells which grew worse every month.
tried rwo remedies before Peruna.
and WAS discouraged when took
the first dose, bur my courage soon
returned. In less Than two months
my health was restored. - Mrs. ~.
Brickner
The reason of so many fixtures ID
cure cases similar 20 the above is the
I rfMNT TROIBlf fact that diseases
| MOI RECOGNIZED p'ou,''i " 'no
| As CATARRH.
recognized as being caused by catarrh.
Catarrh Of one organ is exactly the
same rs catarrh Of any other organ.
What will cure catarrh Of the head will
also cure catarrh OF the pelvic organs.
Peruna cures these cases simply because
it cures the catarrh.
lyon have catarrh write at once 10
DR.. Hartman, giving full statement of
your case. and he win be pleased togive
you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, o.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

WHEN WRITING no ADvEnrisEns
PLEASE state that you snv the Aa-
vertisen sent In this paper.
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4 Hopeful Attitude.

Not since the strike began has Pres
ident Donnelly seemed so hopeful lie
criticised the action OF the teamsters
in sending a committee into the yards
to make an investigation. Il don't see
what the teamsteEs expected to do %
he said: IF they don't like this strike.
let them so back TO work
On the subject of action by the Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor. Donnelly was silent.
He simply declared the report would
prove a sensation.
"A national election is coming on"
said President Donnelly. The labor
vote is too powerful to be ignored AS
soon as | have seen Schmidt in Kan.
sas City. | shall go 10 indianapolis.
While | am away / expect to make
several snpochpz
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fact that diseases
peculiar to the
female sex are
not com IN on Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26

The packers declared Informally be.
fore canvassing the situation that shey
would co-iend that Mai Tolman Is
mistaken in the premises. and the tenn
porary placing OF beds in the plants
does not change the character Of the
buildings any more than the killing Of
chicken in a private home would
cause evolution Of a residence to a
slaughter house.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
The Hardest Blow Yet.

"The mayors action in declaring the
packers shall no longer house their
strike-breakers is the hardest blow
our foe has received" said President
Donnelly. The packers will have no
trouble in getting the breakers out
OF the plants and out OF the yards. We
will help them do that if they need
any help and will see that the out
going crowds are not hurt. But as
sure as the sun rises the strike-break-
ers will not be able TO get back to
their places of Mork.r
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-08-26
The Packers VIII Contest.

Packers affected by Corporation
Counsel Tolman's opinion holding that
thousands Of employees lodged az the
stock yards must find accommodations
elsewhere called a meeting at Swift &
Co.'S Office to determine what action
to take II was limited before the
meeting that attempts to abolish the
living quarters in the packing plants
would be contested. recourse being
bad TO the courts II necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-19
GET JEWELS WORTH s., 800
Police Think Robbery in Brokers
House an "InMde" One.

Central Office detectives and the police OF
the West One hundred and-ffty- secondst. sta
tion are investigating q mysterious robbery that
occurred yesterday in the apartment of B. F.
Luyster. a broker. at No "A Broadway. who
lives at No. SIS West One-hundred-an fifty
first-st. Slverware and jewery worth $500
including many wedding presents are missing
The cook. Mrs. Rose Mueller. of No. 4o6 East
Sxty-fourth-st.. who told story about being
forced 10 leave the apartment at the point OF a
pistol after she had discovered burglar, has
been arrested suspicious person"
Among the missing things are a sunburst
containing sixty diamonds. a gold match
box. with the initials "B. F. l." set In diamonds
The matchbox was present from friends in the
eth Regiment, from which Mr.. Luyster retired
a year ago.
Capttn Halpin Informed the Central Office
and Detective Sergeant Connolly sent to
aid him. Connolly placed the cook under arrest
after he had questioned her.
Captain Halpin said last night:
L think the job an inside one. l not
accusing anybody, but in my opinion the goods
were packed up and placed on the dumbwaiter.
There was accomplice near by. and when the
hue and cry was raised about the robbery and
the Janitor was brought up to the apartment
the accomplice went in to the cellar and took
the things from the dumbwaiter.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-19
NEW SHIP BUILDING PLAN
ALL STOCK; NO BONDS.
Report of Negotiations zcith Bond
holders OUer Ne1c Scheme.

u is said IN Wall Street excellent authority
that negotiations have been progress during the
last few days between the reorganization commit
tee OF the United States Shpbuilding Company and
various large holders OF the first mortgage bonds,
looking 20 the adjustment OF the present compli-
cations through agreement a new reorganization
plan Samuel I-ntermyer. OF counsel for the bond
holders protective committee. said yesterday that
he knew nothing about any new plan being under
consideration. 4 member OF the reorganization
committee when asked in regard to the matter de-
clined either confirm deny the report simply
saying: Il have nothing to say on the subject
II is reported that in the revised plan The cap
italization OF the Shipbuilding company Will be
made up OF preferred and common stock. with no
bonds. The reorganization committee consists OF
George r Sheldon chairman, Charles 5. Fairchild
John z. Borne. Max Pam and Charles w. Wet
more. Its original plan. which bears date May
IS 1903 provided for the following new securities:
First mortgage bonds TO the amount of Sl2vV'vOo'
in exchange for the 100000 old second mortgage
bonds (nearly all held by Charles NJ. Schwao)' ana
80 100000 cash 20 be furnished additional work
ing capital by the holders Of those bonds; voting
certificates for preferred stock TO the amount
OF $4,000 900, Of which sl4500e0 was TO be given
the holders OF tho old first mortgage oonos toI
which 81 600 Of the total 100000 are out
stsndingl. and the remaining $500 600 were TO go 10
the holders OF the old second mortgage bonds'
voting trust certificates for common stock va
eQ0oo. Of which holders of the OLD nrst mo- 80
bonds to get S2,S00,N0. the second NOR
bondholders s. COS 600 holders OF the OLD preletIsu
s. 600 900 per cent OF their holdings IN me
original company. and holders OF the old common
81 $4,000 90 per OF their former ho!dhss
The reOrgsnized corporation was 10 be cofltt
for seven years by voting trust OF I'VE IleiHOS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-19
STORY OF AMHON DELL,
Vas To Be Partner of TngbOat Nan
CHARGED uith Insurance Fraud.

Charged with trying to obtain insurance of
$4,000 on a canal boat which had been destroyed
by fire by presenting a false proof Of loss to the
ROYAL Insurance Company of Liverpool, George
f. Huntley. of New Hartford. Conn, tugboat
captain. and William H. Rabb. president of the
Rabb Iron Works. Twenty -sixth-st.. Brooklyn.
Yesterday surrendered themselves. and were
taken before Judge Newburger. in Part i. Cen
eral Sessions where each was held in $1,000
bail until next Wednesday.
The men were indicted by the grand jury yes
terday.
According TO Assistant District Attorney Gar
van Huntley last summer bought the steam
canal boat Oregon. which piled between Cape
Cod and Cape Hatteras. The boat was burned
to the waters edge on October q. 1903. while
lying az the Old Fish House Dock Back Creek.
near Mantle Conn.
Huntley is alleged to have paid only $500 for
the canal boat, raising her from where she was
sunk off City Island. Huntey took out $500
marine insurance on her, besides the $4,000
against fire.
After the fire II is said that he declared he
paid 81 $50 for the boat, and also said, ii is
charged, that the repairs made the vessel
after she was raised had cost $500 more
"Huntley," said Mr. Garvan intended TO take
into partnership Colonel Ammon, who is now
in Sing Sing and he had arranged that Ammon
should pay him $500 for his share in the vessel
therefore practically getting the boat for moth
ing. Ammon, however. for some reason. refused
10 go into partnership with Huntley, and then
the fire occurred