davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

~ nitroglycerin's force was hurled
fat upon the floor many beneath
crashing cutting showers OF heavy
glass from the skylights and parti-
lions some beneath the desks at
which they had been sitting a second
before.
Not only from the banks quarters.
but from all over the building came
cries OF terror and shouts OF warning.
Men and women raced out through
both OF the big doorways into Fourth
street. some fleeing for blocks in their
fright Pedestrians stopped in amaze
ment as they heard the great boom"
and saw fugitives with bloody faces
and hands pouring from the building.
In the terrific explosion both Nc
Lear and the bomb-thrower were in
stantly killed. A negro messenger
named William Crump, who was try
ing TO eject the stranger, had both his
eyes blown out and was fatally in
jured. A dozen or more employees and
patrons we're severely hurt and the
entire first floor OF the bank was
wrecked
The cashiers body was torn limb
] from limb. Both legs were blown Off
one arm was blown from its shoulder;
half the head was all that remained.
OF the bOmb-thrower so little was
/ left that waste basket contained all
that was later taken 10 the morgue.
He was literally shattered to atoms
The only thing that remained intact
about his body or his clothing was a
little brass name plate attached 10 a
bunch Of keys which was found near
strip of blue cloth that had been
part OF his trousers. The words "R.
Steele. Garner. Ia" were inscribed
upon the plate Through this clew il
was discovered that the man was Rob
ert Steele. who had left the Iowa town
six years ago for the east, and had
presumably been living with a wife
and three children somewhere In this
city then. His identity would probably
never have been known for the little
brass plate.
President Rushton. whom the
stranger had left only half a minute
before throwing the bomb. ESCAPED
serious injuries, but had several small
cuts on his face and hands First Vice
President Edward r. Shanbacker
though only a few feet away. was un
scathed Second Vice President b. NJ
Faires, whose desk is a mere stel
from the cashiers, probably ESCAPED
death only through having been IL
and having stayed at home.
The explosions force swept through
every department of the bank AM
wrought havoc as It went. In the co
lateral department. not far away fror
where the bomb was thrown, $4,000
worth Of valuable securities wer
blown from the desks and trays an
were scattered in a twisted, torn mass
Just outside the waiting room
which is in the same section OF tn
0 bank, massive brick fireplace, su
; mounted by a large marble clock, wa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Bomb rhrower an Iowa Man.

Robert Steele. who undoubtedly Is
the bomb thrower who wrecked the
Fourth Street National bank in Phila-
delphia. left Garner. Ia. six years ago
with his wife and two children, going
to Chicago where he secured employ
ment. From there he went east and
while he did not correspond with per-
sons in Garner 1t was learned there
that he had located in Philadelphia.
While in Garner he ran a harvesting
machine shop ia which he was not
overly successful in securing work.
He was Of a morose, Respondent, retir-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Eurs harmonIre wien brooks.

1t is quite noticeable how many
people are choosing pointed foxskins.
and. indeed, they who can afford
them. silver foxskins, for 1t is unmis-
taxable that no other fur quite so
well harmonizes with any and every
color of frock as these particular
white fecked browny black foxskins-
Pointed foxskins harmonize with any
and every frock and tailor suit.
These pointed foxskins are real iox;
Il is only that the little white hairs
are inserted in the pointed foxsSin,
hut born there i'm the real silver FOX.
Taffeta and foxskin are peculiarly
charming in cooperation. another ar
gument this for the taffeta frcce.--
The Gentlewoman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
FLANNELETTE GARMENT PRETTY
AND COMFORTABLE.
Can Easily Be Made at Home In an
Attractive Design-comparstively
Little and inexpensive Ma
terial Called For.

There is no donbt that the flannel
cite nightgown Of the past was rather
a thing TO shudder al from the appear
ance point OF view. but now il is
recognized fact that the warmest OF
stuffs mays be worked up into just
as dainty a garment as its summer
cousin of lawn and lace. The flannel
cite gown is especially suited for
home-making. but the design should be
attractive.
This really pretty gown requires
only five yards Of material. four yards
OF insertion and two yards Of wide
spaced beading, with some soft wash
ribbon for the neck All bulky and
fussy decorations are quite out OF
place in any such gown as this; so
that there is entire absence Of small
delicacies and intricate details in the
picture. This lessons the work so that
one could make three Of these gowns
in the space of time it would take to
manufacture one dainty summer one.
The insertion is formed into a
square yoke. both back and front, and
from il the material hangs with five
rather big tucks each side. Straps OF
the insertion are laid down over the
/ shoulders. with excellent effect, and
it appears again. as a border 70 the
frills on the sleeves. There is more
skill than appears to the casual glance,
in these sleeves, for any gathering or
fulness so out of place with flannel,
is quite avoided. The beading is used
to cover where the frill cuff joins the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
M CRWW

ing disposition, mixing little with peo-
pie generally.
He believed the world owed him a
living and in numerous letters writ
ten while he was in Garner said that
the United States owed him a liveli-
hood and that he was going TO collect
Il though he was having difficulty In
doing so. Because of this attitude ne
was considered by many 10 be men
tally deranged but was never looked
upon as a dangerous or desperate
man.
After giving mp his machine shop ne
peddled patent medicines for a time
Steel was 35 years old. He has a
brother. Charles steele. living al
Klemme. la.
Steele's widow and family live al
1T7O North Ashland avenue. Chicago
His father now dead, was an active
/ Socialist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
6r1ANS SPHERE
5 q s.ls
Dainty feminine Night Robe

sleeve, also the inside edge OF the
yoke. where the ribbon runs through
and lies in a real bow. The same
effect is given with the beading on the
sleeves
Now, allowing for the fact that this
is a garment especially made for
warmth. the pattern will be found 10
be arranged for the yoke like inser'
ton to be laid over the flannel This
method has a double advantage, for
not only does II increase the warmth
but II makes the width OF the trimming
used a matter Of not overwhelming
Importance. II one fancies, the Han
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

take up much room. as they stand
from four TO five feet high and they
prove the most desirable of reposi-
tories for wells. gloves. handkerchiefs
and collars. A variation of the famil-
lar chiffonier style here shown Is the
one illustrated. with doors and con-
tanning FIVE sliding trays for dress
accessories OF all sorts. Cabinets OF
this sort are fitted up for shoes. and
likewise as receptacles for hats, the
latter being equipped with shelves
and movable pegs. This development
Of the cabinet is n foreign idea, but
the cretonne and enamel chiffonier
has been a favorite here scr some
time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

Philadelphia was just 11:40
o'clock. 90 minutes before closing time
a the Fourth National bank on the
morning of January 5. when tall,
dark unkempt stranger entered the
bank corridor from the north corridor
OF the Bullitt building. Patrons OF
the bank-not many in number, for
tunately-were passing in and out to
make deposits or drafts before noon.
The clerks and tellers were busy TO-
falling up their sheets for the day. The
officers were hurrying to wind up their
business. Scarcely anyone noticed
the newcomer.
He had on a dark blue SUIT OF cloth
ing. those who saw him remember
ragged and shiny from age. He wore
a black SLOUGH hat He peered around,
hesitatngly and then caught sight OF
President Rushton standing near one
Of the vaults, which were soon TO be
closed He must have known Mr..
Rushton. for he did not ask anyone for
the president, but approached him and
spoke to him Immediately.
MY name is G. Il. Williams he
said. and live in the suburbs OF
Philadelphia. I want 70 know If you
can let me have loan OF $4,000
Mr. Rushton saw that the man was
some sort Of a crank, and to get rid Of
him, asked that he name his securi
ties, which the president would con
slider before making the loan. Al the
same time, Mr. Rushton signalled tc
Crump, the Waterman, a splendidly
built big negro, who wore gray uni
form and to the banks patrons, was
one Of the most familiar figures abou
che place.
AS the Waterman responded. Mr.
Rushton whispered: Get rid of THU
fellow, won't you. Bob" ADDRESSING
the colored man by the NICKNAME
which the financial men OF the dis
trlct long ago applied TO him. But tn
intruder pressed up close to the pres
dent again before Crump could reacl
him.
Insurance Policy as Security.
MY securities-why, I've got .f
insurance policy that runs out in nv
years" said the stranger. His name
was hesitating and he stammcre
slightly. I'll show you some picture
shat are worth Got OF money, too"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
HAVOC BY EXPLOSION.


The Fourth National is the
wealthiest national bank in Phil
adelphia.
President Rushton is the head
Of the Philadelphia Clearing
House association.
Steele, the bombthrower, Is
known in Chicago as an anarchist.
When the demand for money
was refused Steele dropped the
bomb at the feet of himself and
the cashier.
Both the cashier and the bomb
thrower were blown to pieces and
scattered over the bank.
The interior OF the bank was
wrecked and money and blood
blown even out the windows.
The police reserves and hremen
were called to prevent footing.
Panic reigned throughout the
elght-story structure and In the
vicinity of the bank.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

Well Adapted to the Machine

the hem as possible. After removing
the basting threads. take the under
portion Of the hem in one hand and
the cloth above the hem in the other.
and carefully draw the hem down
to the bottom of the drawn threads.
Hem-stitched tucks are made in pre-
cisely the same way, and the two
make a beautiful finish for white
dresses, skirts. aprons and underwear.
and save a world OF time In the max
ing OF dainty baby clothes. A corded
effect is sometimes tucked on heavy
linen, and IL can be produced by
stitching a second time. Just below
the drawn threads. after the hem or
tuck has been pulled into place. 1t
can also be made the basis Of simple
drawn work designs. hem-stitching
both edges by machine. and then put
ting in one or more threads Of hand
work through the center.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

WiDeQ out OF tNlSlthNts nv p" 49,
naming of either timepiece or Drlchs'
Bank Notes Swept Away
From the desks of the paying teller
and receiving teller the Conclusion
and consequent rush Of air swept az
least 500 900 in bank notes. The clerks
and officials there, as well as those IN
the collateral department, forgot their
injuries. heroically, and went 70 work
m once to rescue the money and Sc
curities. It was reported that two
certified checks-one for 100000 ana
The other for a still larger sum-were
missing. It was not known whether
they were destroyed, blown out OF 'he
building, or stolen in the excitement
So terrific was the force OF the ex'
plosion that the dead cashiers watch'
heavy, gold huntingcase timepiece
was bent from its fat shape into inc
form OF horseshoe. A nat, mashed
niece of gold found upon the fooi
near where the bomb was thrown was
identified as ring he had wcrn.
Whole Building Shaken
As high up as tho fifth aoor o. uA'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Perfect Results Can Be Attained In
Hemstitchins.

There is no other handwork that
can be Initiated on the machine quite
so successfully as hemstitching, says
the Montreal Herald. In fact, unless
the work is very carefully done by
an expert, the machine work is TO be
preferred TO hand work, being abso-
lutely even and smooth. After the
threads are drawn in the usual man
ner, fold the hem over almost to
the upper edge Of the drawn threads.
and haste evenly. Have a fine needle
in the machine and use No. 100 thread
for ordinary work. and up to No. 200
for very fine goods Have both ten
sIons very tight, and the stitch of me-
dunn length. Then stitch on the
wrong side just as near the edge of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Too Eew Women Sit Properly

Not one in 20 sits as she should.
The lower part of the back ought
to be pushed firmly against the back
of the chair or the pew. or the seat.
then the spine holds itself up, tha
chest is expanded and the position is
a normal and healthful one.
But as a rule it is the middle or
the back which comes against the back
OF the seat, consequently the spine
takes a curved position. the chest is
depressed so that the lungs do not
act properly and the strain comes
upon muscles which were never In
tended to bear 1t.
II may be difficult to overcome the
habit. but it is well worth the effort
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Frequently Neither Rest Nor Grace In
Attitudes Assumed.

The average woman wastes a great
deal Of her strength because she does
not sit properly.
Suppose she has done hard morn
ing's work and sits down TO write a
letter or do a bit Of sewing. she is
pretty sure to perch on the edge of
her chair, so that there is an undue
strain upon the muscles of her back.
her legs and her feet and so, instead
OF being a rest, tax upon her already
tired muscles.
Again, notice women In their homes,
in the street cars, in church and so
on.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

And he drew from his pocket two
photographs. dirty and torn. One was
OF woman, the other a little girl. II
is supposed that they were pictures
OF his wife and daughter. The banker
would not take them in his hand and
scarcely more than glanced at them
They could not be found later.
BY now Mr.. Rushton was sure that
the man had no legitimate business
with him, so he excused himself on a
plea OF considering the security OF
fered and went around a corner OF
the corridor, waving his hand In the
direction OF the cashiers office, to In
dictate that Crump should conduct the
unwelcome visitor there.
The man was so big and strong that
he would have been a match for the
negro had II come to a physical en-
counter and probably both Mr.. Rush
ton and Crump unconsciously decided
that the best thing to do was TO let
Mr.. McLear attend to him. The
Waterman had already taken the Wis
itor towards McLear's Office before
President Rushton's signal.
The cashier was sitting at his desk,
which was behind a waist-high coun'
ter and separated from the main cor
ridor OF the bank only by a law rail-
ing. William Mclean was big,
hearty. iovial chap, who could handle
any sort OF man without giving him
offense. and could get rid of him with
out creating scene.
He was good fellow with every
body, a handsome likable man. Every
, bank has man OF that type as val
: liable business asset, a man who rep
resented the institution at conven-
tions. banuuets and social affairs. who
: nv his personality secures and holds
, the business Of the smaller banks In
} country towns. That was McLear's
+, place here. He had been with the bank
I nearly 20 years, had gained for Il
> much business. and had been pro
9 NOTED upon his merits from one pos
:. TO another until not long ago he be
r came cashier when Vice President
Shunbacker took his present place.
Just exactly what happened theI
G may never be known. A business
I man who was not far away saw Nc
Il Lear rise to meet the stranger and
moment later heard the latters voice
$ high-pitched and angry. Only tn
4 words ave thousand dollars coul'
l. be made out. The business man, no
l. interested in the talk, turned away.
: Crash Heard Blocks Away.
Y Then came the ripping. grindin
/. decorating crash. The roar OF II wa
5 heard six blocks away. A great pu
It OF smoke swept upward with the d.
bris and drifted as high as the eight
r. or top story of the Bullitt buildinI
Is Every pane of glass about the pan
Il was shattered in a twinkling' an
Ie every piece of brass grill work wa
g. bent and twisted and torn.
,e A score OF desks within radius
II. ten yards seemed TO leap straight
n the air. and then drop back and cras
upon the marble floor. There appeare
TO be a sheet OF flame in the immed
70 ate vicinity OF the explosion, for son
ve OF the desks were blackened an
or some curtains and woodwork at Y
"a eastern end OF the inclousre In whi'
es Mcfear had his desk took fire.
Cverv persoa within the radius
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
Accounted For.

she-Mr. Dudleigh is looking more
IVA himself don't you think?
n dead. Puck
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
BOTH USEFUL AND PRETTY.
Dainty cretonne Covered Cabinets Are
DeservedIy Popular

Cretonne covered cabinets, with
their white enameled frames, are
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25
R,rk Notes Swept Away.

w,ped out OF existence. not a trace re-
naming of either timepiece or bricks
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-01-25

MY securities-why, I've got life
insurance policy that runs out in Ave
years said the stranger. His manner
was hesitating and he stammcred
slightly. I'll show you some pictures
that are worth cot OF money too"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-18
LEXINGTON RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Six f1rlongs: thres-vear-olds and
upward: selling. lamp Trimmer, I0l .Ott). u n
won; Nellette. ss Nlartin) 10 J. second Belle If
fenzanoe, s. Shilling 70 0. third. Time. IS.
Elastic. Chamber Lou Nifin. and George Young
also ran.
SECOND RACE-Five furlougs; maiden two-rsar-
old flhesi purse Alelzar IL Boadweel ; Ia 5
won Please, llZ Brown. 1 70 /, second: Hasty
Agnes. IL tButler) 70 J. third Time. isI Is
Edna MOtter- Blanche Hamilton, Erin's Cirren
MTa John Atkins. Mamie Gallagher. and East
Lynne also ran.
THIRD RACE-For thTee-year-old FLIES. us,r-..
SIX fuTioBSs. Belle Scott l0 Shilling 20 / Won
Matte Mack. III tHeideN, even. second. Ada Rice
l0' ROY. 70 I. third. Tine. LIS Is ABce
Crockett. Clara H, and Ny Queen also ran.
FOURTH RACE-FOr thTue-yeaF-Olds and upward f..
selling SIX furlongs, Lightning Conductor I0i
tshillingl, 20 2. won. French Nun. 100 (I3randt
10 >, second; Stoney Hill l07 (FarrOw). 6 10
third Time. lIi as JaTanese Moselle Jim
simpson, ThesTiaH, and i0seb0r0 also ran
FIFTH RACE-Six flrlongs; tW0-ysar-0lds. baudj-
cap; purse; $50 Calico l03 (shilinpl x -
won; Ordono, 10 (FarOwl. 5 70 3 second. Addax
l@ tPlerotD. 70 l. third. Time IW Ellis
Tackle, Waxhaw, Arrow Swift. Peter Cain and
Merriheld also ran.
SIXTH RACE-One mile; three-year-oldg and nm
ward; selling; purse; 500 DR.. SpriiIle i07 PICK
snsl ? 70 !, won; Suzanne Rocamora, 100 fCyauren
% !. second: Doubt 100 CButler) 10 / mind
Time. l;4l IS. Dennora. Sea Mate Mathison Moe
easin Maid. Coral. and Roger 5. also ran
The Washington herald., 1907-09-18
TORONTO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Six furlonEs; maiden three-year
olds and upward: purse. Photographer l05 lKoer
nerl. 10 .. won: ROYAL ARTILLERY JOS Walsh q
J. secundi GHften. I07 lM0iclandl 8 10 ; third
Time LA John McGrsw. Harry Richeson. Officer
Ienese. Amberly~ Wicklow Girl Curley May. Mar
Darby, and Harry Watkins also ran.
SECOND RACE-Fivc fJrrlongs: two-rear-old maid
ems; purse Dredger, lT lFoleyl. 8 To J. won
EVIDENT l0i Smith. 50 90 J. second; Our Roy TO.
lNurphy'. f. J. third. Time ll2 Is. Dominant
McQuddy Lucy NJ, Meadow Green. Qnck Dance.
BoTdersnd. and MamaToncck also ran.
THIRD RACE-Oue and one-eiChrh. miles. three
yeal-o1s and upward; selling Restoration g NIuI-
Cahyl. 70 g. won. Chippewa. I- NfcCarthyi. 3 10
]. second; Delestr0me. 90 .Dalehyl. 10 TO / third
Time, 80 10. Crafty. Eva Clair. Gold Note. Re
bouncer ReTeille, Prince Of Orange, and Dick Reed
als1 ran
FOURTH RACE-Six furlongs: all ages: handicau
charlie Eastman is Powers & 20 /. won: Charlie
Gilbert. 100 lkoemer}, 20 J. second. Earl Rogers
70 Murphy 10 to 1, third Time ll3 % Purs-
lane. Sir Edward TTackless Grace KimhaH Ge0ree
;. Davis Miniota. and Rollicki1g Girl also ran
FIFTH RACE-FCr- thTce-ycar-ods and upward
purse; one and 0ne-siXteenth miles. Scion Shinqle
ll6 tAloreiandl. 70 l. won; Cooneuck g Murphy
70 5, second; Husilanti Joe iNcDauel 6 10 8
third. Time, Lao IS, Only three starters
SIXTH RACE-One and one-haH niles gentle.
men riders, Hunters Handicap; three-year-olds and
upward kumshaw. - Mr. Holland even won
Plum Tart. Us tNT. Suddiforil even. second
Heather Bel. 40 Mr. DaviesI 3 10 /. third. Time
go John o. Grady also ran.
SEVENTH RACE-Five furlongs: $40 added
maiden tWoyear-olds: selling Black Hawk. los
lLhgsinsi. 20 TO J. won; Sudermau I0l DIurnbvl
10 J, second; Bantrv Bay. lE (Koerner}. 2 10 !
tnIrd. Time. l02 Is. Penline. Bluleen. Denial
somoriia. Talent. Matches Mary, Yankee Rose. and
Sea also ran.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-18
TOM NADINE FLEES COUNTRY
Hartje COachman Safe from Ares
in ireland.
No Effort TO BE Made 40 Secure His
I'm Divorce Proceedings.

Pittsburg, Pa. Sept. I7.-Tom Nadine.
the Hartje coschman. has escaped TO Ire
land
Word was received from him to-day.
He viii be allowed 20 remain there. no
efrort being made to bring him back for
bail jumping or perjury.
John F. Scott, father Of the wife Of
Augustus Hartje. the paper king. in
speaking for Mrs. Hartje this afternoon.
said
1T is news to US that Nadine is in
Ireland There viii be no effort made by
Mrs Hart3e's side 70 bring him back to
America in case there should be any
other moves in the divorce proceedings
No. indeed: the eTra;!c epachman is well
come 10 his liberty IN Ireland"
Nor win the Hartje side Of the case in
wade ireland for the coachman, who was
named as correspondent The rich libel
liant IN divorce has been accused Of hay,
ing had a hand ia the disappearance OF
the Coachman, and is quoted as saying
that ireland is q good place for the likes
OF Nadine TO stay. He Is al bis old home
In Downpatrick. Ireland. having escaped
from the United States by way Of Can
ada lie was under bail here for lar
CpnV.