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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
MAY DIE A NATURAL DEATH
The Chicago Transfers Strike IS
Gradually Petering Out.
lnIe-a New Iifc A. Injected Into IL
death From Natural Causes"
VIII lie the Verdict.

Chicago. June l3-The teamsters'
strike has come To the stage where it
will die a natural death unless new life
is injected into il by the strikers. Dur
ing the past "A hours nothing OF any
importance whatever has developed,
neither side 20 the controversy having
made any aggressive move. According
10 the employers involved in the trou-
bic. they have succeeded in getting
their business almost back to normal
conditions. The teamsters are doing
absolutely nothing in the strike. not a
move being made either for peace or a
spread Of the difficulty
The new June grand jury has begun
an investigation OF the alleged charges
OF bribery in connection with the
strike. which were left unfinished by
the last grand jury
Several witnesses were heard. among
them being Fred Sontag. Chicago man
ager for the AnheuserBGsch Brewing
Co.. who was questioned in connection
with the strike of the drivers employed
by that company in 1903.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome Of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.
Latest Development. in the Russo
Japanese War, Together With
Items of Interest Cull~d From the
Important Happenings All over
the world.
TIE WAR IN rHE FAR EAST.

The next move on the peace pro
gramme appears 20 be the selection Of
temporary plenipotentiaries and the
designation OF a place OF meeting 10 ar
range prelimiaries Russia prefers
Paris. but will naturally defer 10 the
wishes OF Japan.
Japan is inclined 70 be cautious In
going into peace pour parlers. While
DESTROYS Of peace she does not care 70
jeopardize her position on the war
chessboard by throwing away king
TO take pawn and then be check
mated
After receiving assurances from ST.
Petersburg and Toxic that It would
not De unwelcome. President Roose-
welt. on the Sth inst. dispatched TO the
Russian and japanese governments.
through our representatives az the re-
spectve capitals. an identical note
urging the warning nations, IN the IN
terest Of humanity. 70 conclude peace
Advices from 81. Petersburg seem TO
indicate that the car is paving the way
for an announcement that he is will
ing to make peace with Japan. The
muzzle has been taken of the press
in so far as relates 10 news Of efforts
looking toward peace. and save for
few recalciirants, there is more hope
ful feeling in the Russian capital.
Admiral EnQuist has received in
struclons from St Petersburg 10 in
terne his three cruisers at Manila IN
der the control of the United states
authorities
Gen Linevitch. in command Of the
Russian army in Manchuria. thinks his
army is now strong enough 70 assume
tta aggressive. and is in favor OF
cout.rLance Of the war under the be-
Hef that he can defeat the Japanese.
The peace party in Russia is grow
ing Grand Duke Alexander Michaelo-
witch the emperor's brother-in-law,
and Admiral AleXieff have Joined
Grand Duke Vladimir il counselling
the conclusion OF peace
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE
kansas Cfty's New Exchange VIII
Base Quotations On Actual
Cash transactions.

Kansas City. Mo. June l3-Articles
incorporates the National board Of
trade. with headquarters in Kansas
City, Mo, have been fled at jefferson
City. Mo The organization grows out
Of the recent supreme court decision
sustaining the Chicago board Of trades
claim 10 a property right in its grain
quotations. a decision which deprived
numerous grain future dealers OF quo
tations.
The new bead. with members in
Kansas City. St. Louis. Minneapolis.
Milwaukee. Chicago. Cincinnati. Dem
yer. Omaha. Memphis. Atlanta and
Philadelphia. and probably New York
and New Orleans. Will use Kansas City
quotations and prices. Kansas City be
ing. the officers OF the new board say.
the largest primary grain market in
the world. The board viii open an ex.
change hall here. and base is quota.
tions on actual cash grain transactions.
c G Christie. Of Kansas City, has beer
elected president.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

AS the result Of q referendum vote
the Chicago Team Owners association
decided 10 continue neutral in the
strike. so their 5000 drivers will not
be forced into the ranks Of the strik-
ers.
Il Is said that union politics IS cut
ting considerable Of a figure in pro-
longing the strike With President
Shea there are four candidates for the
national presidency. none Of whom is
willing to jeopardize his chances by
counseling anything like submission.
The Chicago teamsters' strike APP
pears 10 have settled down to a matter
Of dogged determination on both sides
TO give no ground. II is probable that
the ranks Of the strikers may be aug
mented by the 5000 employees of the
Team Owners association, should the
latter decide to make deliveries with
out regard TO boycotted firms.
The conference. on the 9TH inst. be-
tween the teamsters' committee and the
representatives Of the Employers as
sociation came to naught, the team
sters making basic demands which the
employers could NOT or would not en-
terta!n
The Chicago teamsters joint council,
on the night Of the 9Th. appointed a
committee with full power TO settle the
strike
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
INDIANA STATE NEWS
List of Nnturnl nns

Hartford Cily.-lt is announce
from an authoritative source tha
this winter will see the last OF ual
ural gas for any purpose Ina nartior
City Not factory In Hartford City. 4.
cept one small one. is using natural ra
for fuel Three are already equippc
with gas producers and the fourth ha
started the work for artificial gas A
the big pipe lines of the local and fol
eign gas companies are being taken d
aud not a well IS being drilled by M
Crescent company here 70 replenish III
fast-failing supply. A prominent ia
man said that about all the gas that IA
people of Hartford City and the ga
belt would have this winter would he 10
use In the cook stoves Not enoue
would be had for heating purposes. Th
best pressure is now In the heart OF M
city. ana Is less than 40 pounds.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

The jury in the case OF strs. Agnes
Myers. al Liberty Mo. charged with
the murder Of her husband. returned a
verdict Of murder In the first degree.
which carries he death penalty
Ashai kitigaki, midshipman in the
imperial navy Of Japan. has been ad-
mitted a a member Of the fourth class
now forming. at the naval academy at
Annapolis. Nd
Fifty thousand people were enter
tanned by the Miller Brothers at "l01"
Ranch in Oklahoma. the National Edi-
torial association being the guests Of
honor There was a buffalo dinner.
Indian games and a regular Wild West
show held n an enormous arena.
President Roosevelt's carefully taken
and successful initiative in paving the
way for peace pour parlers between
Russia and Japan has excited the adj
miration and commentator Of Europe
and al least one power Is lamenting a
lost opportunity.
James sammon, one OF the pioneer
saloon men Of Leadville. Col. was
murdered and robbed Of a large
amount o. money which he kept In his
saloon TO cash smaltermen checks
Carl Won Flriesen. Swedish minister
Of education and ecclesiastical affairs
IS dead.
Vice President Fairbanks was the
guest OF horror az the golden jubilee
OF The city Of Flint. Mich. and pargci-
pated IN the laying Of the corner
stone Of the new federal building there
a sensational story was sent out that
an anarhist made AZ unsuccessful al
tempt on the life Of .he vice president
City Treasurer s. hoch Of Philadel-
phia reports 10 May or Weaver that 81
banks and III trust companies hold
s1SGS4. 600 Of the city's funds. on which
they pay two per cent interest
Mayor Weaver OF Philadelphia has
dismissed eleven members Of the police
force tor Gefelcticn o. duty
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Columbus Tbs new marriage la,
Is causing falling OF OF Wed
dings in this county. In May, 1870.
there were 25 marriage licenses granite
and in the month just passed there wer
only Is issued. The county clerk Is al
loss To account for the falling on unles
1t is due 70 the new marriage law. TIL
fact all kinds of questions must be an
swered hasirtimidated many lovers VIII
contemplate marriage. and some hay
said that they would so 70 Kentucky o
another state where they could secur
a license without telling their life his
tory To law is being strictly enforce
here and unless a man can show that b
can support wife he is refused a license
Timid women decline % come 10 th
clerks Office and answer q questions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
RANCHERS AND RUSTlERS
A Running Rattle for sixty MILES in
which T.-o Rustlers ana one
Hancher Were Killed.

Blackfoot idaho. June ia bloody
battle has taken place near the edge
Of Jackson's Hole. Wyo. A number Of
cattle rustlers rounded up about ninety
head Of fine steers. aud started tows d
the most favorable railroad point, the
en- route The ranchers TO whom the
cattle belonged organized a posse. and
pursued the outlaws. and there was a
running fight for so miles. Two of the
rustlers were killed and also one OF the
ranchers. an numerous wounds were
sustained The names OF the killed
outlaws are given as Robinson and
Lewis. The name of the rancher was
not learned.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
The ANTI-l0TTERY LAW.
Its Thorough Enforcement a. Being
Urged by Postmastcr-Gener-
nj Cort.iyou.

Washington. June IA thorough
enforcement u the a2ti-lottcry law IS
urged on pOstmasters and all other
postal employees in a general order pro-
mulgated yesterday by Postmaster
General Cortelyou. II calls on all en-
polyes TO examine mail matter special
ly publications, with the greatest care.
consistent with prompt transnl- ssion
and delivery and TO withdraw or ex-
dude all such relating to lotteries and
Ike enterprises Many postmasters, the
order adds, have been found negligent
In this regard, as well as the enforce
ment Of fraud orders against lotteries
IN FOREIGN Countries.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Hammond Carl Benson II year
old. was drowned in the Cair
met and Fay Iammering nearl
met with death in attempting 70 re-.
cue him Benson, who was seized wit
cramps. caught Laundering when ID
latter swan 20 him and twice pulle
him beneath the surface ..ammerin
at last released himself. but was 90
weak tc save Benson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
ALL The COMFORTS OF HOME
Acme Of luxurious Travel to he In
auEurated on the Lake shore
Twentieth Century Limited.

CHICAGO. June IA salt water BATH
a shave and while you sleep, your
clothes sp5nged and pressed are new
features @. railroading 70 be inaugural
al next Sunday on the Lake Shore rail-
way. Free stenographer and typewrit-
or service Is also provided. and valet
and maid are to be in attendance In
putting the Twentieth Century limited
or an lS-kOur instead Of a 2O-hour
basis between Chicago and New York
the Lake Shore viii take care Of pas
sengers in a way entirely new in
railroading the trains being equipped
as above Letters dictated on the train
viii be mailed On route as the train
flies along at a mile a minute or faster
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
MOST POPULAR NAN N RUSSIA.
The Russians Reco Gnize the service
of President RooreveIt

London June l3-The st. Peters
burg correspondent OF tho Times says:
TT SIS no exaggeration 10 say that
President Roosevelt is the most popu-
lar man in Russia to-day The presi-
dents rare insight. aided by the skill
ard tact Of the ambassador (Mr. Mey-
erl enabled him 10 gauge the proper
moment at which to offer advice, which
the initiator Of The Hague peace con-
ference could not refuse"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
perelict omcials Indict.d

Laporte Attorney General Mile
has inaugurated most rigorou
Investigation OF the reports AM
accounts of the thousand or more town
ship trustees in the 81 counties Of tn
state. with the result that Indictment
have been returned in a number Of ooun
ties against derelict officials. who vii
be criminally prosecuted Attorney Gen
eral Miller is determined 70 stop graft
ing in Indiana and his crusade prom
ises TO uncover whatever criminalit.
has developed in the administration
the state township trustees
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Spectators who failed 20 buy radi.
nm when the market was down a year
and half ago missed the opportunity
OF their lives TO get rich Had they
purchased radium in November OF
1s03-only a few pounds Of il. they
could have become independently
wealthy. A bull in radium who had
been wise enough 20 buy an ounce for
$4,000 in November. 1903. and held
for July delivery in 1905 would havs
realized exactly $4,000 on his invest.
ment. Radium is retailing in British
markets for $4,000 an ounce. and III
ale 10 be had at that price.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

II IL stated that the Amazon River
Wireless telegraph Co. IS now ship
ping material for its wireless plant be-
tween Para and Manaos The in1alla-
ton viii. il IS expected. be completed
early next summer There IS probably
no cable IN the world more frequently
Interrupted by breaks than that be-
tween Para and Manaos. and it Is to
obviate the delays thus caused that q
wireless service Is being installed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
Two Men Kllled.

Clinton Byrd Luce and josef
Sanders. employed at the Monte
yuma frebrck aud clay plant. wer
killed Ten shots had been lighted bu
the men failed TO get away before th
final one exploded. Luce was Instant.
killed. while Sander lived for feV
hours. Both lived at Hillsdale. and ver
heads Of families.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
Bonfire of County Bonds.

Columbus. IT The county commits
sioners had bonfire in whic
bonds amounting TO slf33S15 wer
burned The bonds were all issued sew
eral years ago 10 defray the expense .
building new gravel roads and also e
bridge repairs, and as the work has al
been completed and the money all paid
the bonds we.e burned. according q
law
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
Found Oil at Buena vista.

Connersville Work on the Of
yell at Bunea Vista. Franklin coun
ty. has been suspended, The hot
is .2S5 feet deep and oil is standing j.
the well $50 feet The well is ownel
by a company composed OF citizens q
Connersville and Franklin county TN
company has leases on several thousand
acres about the we'll
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Washington Charles G. Gardine
attorney Of this city. has bee
appointed receiver for the City Wa
ter company. which has been declare
insolvent by Judge Ioughton of the pa
viess circuit court Application for
receiver was made by George Parkei
OF England and eight bondholders WI
held $4,000 worth Of the first issuanc
OF bonds
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Ashley, H.. June l3-George 4. Guy
man. who was recently appointed
street commissioner and city marshal.
has resigned his position The salary
OF Mr.. Guyman at tho time Of his APP
poiniment was fixed at 80 cents
month by the Ashley council.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Laporte r. DR. and Mrs. George
l.. Andrews. well-known residents
OF the city celebrated their six
tieth wedding anniversary the othei
day They were married in this cts
June !. 1876 the ceremony being per
formed by Judge William L. Andrews
who is still alive, and who lacks bat
four years Of being a century old.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

An offer OF $4,000, probably tho
largest value ever placed on a pair OF
animals horns. was made at the
sportsmen's show in Madison Square
garden. New York. recently. for pair
of magnificent horns that once were
proudly borne by one Of the largest
bullocks ever seen in South Africa.
The offer was refused the fact Illus
trating the growing interest that Is
being taken in mounted heads and
horns Of wild animals. They we're So
cured from King Lewanika. Of the
Bavotsie land. now a portion Of Rho
desia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

The stamp collecting hobby is q
never-failing gold mine 20 the United
States government Stamp collectors
and dealers every year pay into the
treasury many thousands OF dollars for
which you might say they get abso-
lutely nothing in return. some Of this
big dealers in New York and in Ecu.
roro carry as much at $4,000 worth
of uncanceled stamps 81 .his country
at all times. When you know that
there are 10000 and more stamp deal
ers In all parts Of the world. you be-
gin 20 realize what a tremendous sum
Gheir stock OF our stamps representa-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
Private Banker in Trouble.

Indianapolis. George NJ Hopkins
Of Chicago. closed his private LAM.
al Fowlerton and left town re-
Gently local attorney received
letter from him inclosing nues
for $1,000 and stating that he 0as er
deavoring 10 raise more 20 straigh nl
his affairs II IS said that the liat.aNe
Of the bank which was opened io1
months ago will amount 70 $4,000
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

ClarAshill During a storm light
ming struck barn ownec ~
John Hannagay. burning II 20 ih'
ground, with contents. Twelve horse
were cremated and hundred tons q
hay and 1000 bushels OF corn were con
sumed. Loss. $1,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Goshen Sears Gardner the west
ern David Harum." has sold team
OF bay coach horses. consideration ~
600. 10 Tickenor a Co.. of Chicago iol
President Roosevelt The horses VIII
he shipped to oyster Bay.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

BY breeding and feeding his fowls
IN q special way. a chemist in Wies-
baden, Germany has been able so 10
increase the natural quantity Of iron
in eggs that they are medicinal and
useful for the cure Of various diseases
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

The municipal laboratory Of Paris
has been examining the experiments
made by Dr. Nogol who has manufac-
tured a very succulent cheese from
the small Chinese beans known as
soy beans"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
within few years a simple and in.

Within few years a simple and in
expensive device. readily carried
about. will enable one TO receive on
land or sea the principal news. to hear
a speech. a lecture. a song or play OF
a musical instrument conveyed from
other region OF the globe, says Nikola
Tesla The invention will also meet
the crying need for cheap tranmis-
sion 10 great distances, more especial
~ for the oceans
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Twenty thousand frogs a year are
used for dissection and experimental
purposes in the University OF Pennsyl-
Vania medical laboratories Both
medical and dental classes view the
experiments
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16
steamer rampicnn Hard Aground.

Halifax Nova Scotia. June Ia
Word was received here. Monday night.
that the I.eyband line steamer Tampi-
ran. from Montreal. went hard aground
IN the ST. Lawrence soon after leaving
port She was heavily laden with 9
general cargo and 900 head OF cattle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

A CLOCK that viii run for 80 900
years without winding Is the latest
use 20 which that wonderful substance.
radium. has been applied The instru-
nents are being sold al $50 each.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Batscn, Tax. June l3.--As result
NJ family troubles. Jack Miller, one OF
the prominent oil men Of this camp.
was shot to death by Tom Tate. who
Used a shotgun. Tate was held without
bail.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

AS curious effect Of the war. the
Chiaa Review notes. sharks have mi
grated from the far East 20 European
waters. having been frightened. u 10
thought. by submarine explosions
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

The United States has paid out in
pensions on account OF the war OF
the revolution. $4,000 900 the war OF
1912. S45 100000 Indian wars. nearly
se.00O00o the Mexican war. s32 .000.-
600: the war with Spain. $3.50 900; ;
the civil war. s272S.000. O0O-a total
y over s2.NS4 900 600.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Adm. Winfield Scott Schley is one
81 the most gallant OF men No one
can say with truth that he was ever
lacking in courtesy 10 the ladies' He
Is the perfection OF old.fashioned %
Likeness. a regular Lord Chesterfield OF
this hUrrying busting age. when 30
few have time for p0liteness
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

j. NJ. Herring is the very appropriate
name OF the fish inspector al Hilo Ha-
waiian Islands. In a recent report he
says that the food fishes 81 Hawaii are
rapidly disappearing because Of the
slaughter Of those not fully grown. Is.
norant natives and japanese laborers
are responsible
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Washington, June 13-Tne secretary
OF the interior has ordered the with
drawal from entry OF 1850 900 acres OF
land in the Santa re and Las Cruces
land districts In New Mexico, TO be
added tc.the ella river forest reserve.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

Russia might have done better II she
had intrusted her navy 10 Capt. Char
lie" Barr. OF the yacht Atlantis
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-06-16

A London tailor suing for wages,
testified that he worked from Thurs.
day morning toslate on Saturday night
without a break. and when he col
lapsed on his bench and was taken
home his employer dismissed him sum
marily because be could not work on
the Sunday as well He won his case