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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28
TIE
General Demand

a the Wel-lrfo--1ei q the wo-l1 hzs
always ben f0r = simple. pleasant AID
efhcie1i liq1d laxative rSzae5y q knour
val1e' : Laxative Ehich Thy.aei.zs could
sanction Tor family lse because ~ Coz
Ponent parts ~ knoun 70 ths-a to be
Wholesome and truly heae6razl !. cEscs,
acceptable 70 the system and rszile. yst
prompt, in .>iicz-
L. s-pFlying thai 5szazs5 uith - *
crleai oo-nhln.fion C SyruP q Fi-z md
Eixr q >enna. the C-lisc-ria FIE Syr-p
Co T-uce-1s Lon- cfaicai Lies s-5 rsl5ss
on the zleriis q the laxative ior Us rs-r-a-is-
atle s1cctss
That j. Gle C nazy rs4-c-s why
syrup of Firs and EliHir q Seu-4 : r5vsa
the p-ese-ence ~ the WsI-I--o--e,5-
70 - is beae5clAl elects zlHzys t--v
tie genuae-nzr-iAri1-si u Tie Cal
ioruia lis Syrzp Co. 0aly. And fo- saI-
- "a lsadins druggist Prios ffiy cg-.s
rar hosile-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

Prof " r. Elkil o. The University
81 Missouri believes that America all
be veritable heaven OF earth within
100 years, and be goes CT 10 tell vhy
~ an article which be has written fo-
the American Journal q Sociology.
Among other things which Nil he .
feature OF the millennium he pictures
Is a reformed press Newspapers. lie
says, viii be printed and edited by
the colleges.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28
Tnree Alarming symptoms.

Physician-Madam. can find no
traces Of disease in this boy OF yours.
What made you think he was III?
Motker-WelI. doctor. he behaved I'm
such an odd manner when he came
home from school. He spoke kindly
20 h.s little sister. didn't kick the cat
and offered 70 carry coal for me.
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Little Willie. Who had been listening
20 some scientific ialk about The
brains functions. pondereG over some
lew expressions he had heard. and
that night when he vas going 70 bed
asked earnestly:
Mamma, when peoples hair begins
20 turn. is IL because the gray matter
IL their brains IS leaking through y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28
How's This?

We o1er One a uncrre DolsrF Rewsrt frr an,
case % Catarrh tbai cG1Doi he cared ~ EaIs
CstArrh Cure
F.J. CEESET A Co Tta.on q
We. the Undersigned. hare k10wl p. j. N1tu.g
fOf The lafi y yesrs, and hetft nm perfectly asD-
oratle In al business trAnsscIians Eo1 f1Krcll n
ale ~ cArry Out Aly utig L. Eace Il tlf rrul
N4LnlNe. XMAS a kAHrlx
wholesale NrugE1stf. Tllebo 0.
Hairs C&tnrrh Cure j. laken il1er1GF. Er1frg
Directly upo1 The blood anc uu0us surfaces g ne
systen. TestinoDias sent free Irlae ;. ne1s4 yzf
eotile. hoie ~ 49, Druggistk.
Take Hslgf Family Pills ia carHl1lk1iuE-
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Riches are -C- essential 70 gain
honor Poverty Should r. regarded As
q blessing. q ID urges Ee-sc1 10
latoT fC- himself and -ake ne rc1Ea
before The smooth -BcEee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

Wat asks the maiden aunt.
Going 70 marry that MF. New u I,
Why. -ou hardly know the man. limo
gene IN the few days you have been
acquainted with him yo1 cannot pcs
SHY have learned anything a his fam
ily q sztsceGslts CT habits Or PER
so-zl Circumstances
That Is true. Aunt Keturah But
you have always told ne that 10 Won
Al Eho knows anything about a man
I'll marry kiz--Slccess Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

Doan's Kidney Pills 10 persons Furer.
ing from kidney disorders. hacksche.
etc. II is the best remedy have
ever known and ] viii gladly answer
any questions about II
Sold by all dealers 20 cents a BOZ.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. \. Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

She-And die my Dnckuus d lot
o. work work al The Cf1ce last rigtte
He-A-eT-yes dear IN fact czr-
ling. was so much occupied that
have never known time 60 a. CGlCAly
IS il did last night
She-Yes dear. didn't il.
And Dickums wasn't out late
sEain,)
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

The su-e- 9 Erl i about Z Ezn's
being in love ut-h h. The less sure
she is about being IL love Nth hin
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80, s-,ne.laI 80

ara helpful 70 singers teachers ar1
cle-Eynen for clearing The voice Con
;Ain nothing harmful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

OF course men ars not vzi-- out 1ls-
tel : man q 50 that II doesn't look
. cay over - and watch TIE e-ecr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

About re c-lv laE -ecoE-ize6 ~
love is The m1-her-5--lzw
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ney and bladder Ills
Judge Wills knoEs
the value % Duzns
Kidney Pills znc
viii answer the cues
tons q any sufferer
who writes 70 hin
The judge SAYS I
take pleasure IL
r e c O n n endsnE
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

Il s lot ezsr 10 sting : bear -sre
9 s-rzE-LZ-ish
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

EVER nisfor-ule en- be srbLgs6
By pzfie-ce -Sacrz-es
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

There Is nothing III said that is Lot
Il tzksn--Ger-zr-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

Tszr = LANATIFE HEuEfn -r7ISISE Lea -
~ su1rur~ - - bhuNt - - ~ 80
sFe- - lErs L4a@ - 60 1H-- Ia
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POLICE JUDGE WILLS
VIII Gladly Answer tire o1sEtiors o
any Inquirer.

i IS a generous offer that Police
Judge }. II Wills, q CloFerTort. N.
makes 10 sufferers from barkzrhe Ri1
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28

ny. WtnEowTs s<-sehinx Srrup.
- r.@l.-.1 teeE1er s1ftezs -1e sl-s re1lceW -
$780, ,L-l ii. entl1 ,.lr--e.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-02-28
OVER NINE MILLION 1900. OOc
SOLD THIS YEAR

Sales LsWs Sl1zle B1.5er cz1-x 50
rear 1877 nlo-e tAA1- s-S-p.o--u
- e for --so-s. CO
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PATENTS -. -. Z. =: -: ::
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CruzLfy tr1rEs TIE tzsuess
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
RICH COPPER
 LEDGE

Albert Wilson and Ed Spar are now working on a copper ledge near the Portage roadhouse. which juts out of the cliff and can be seen from the beach for a depth of 75 feet.
 Alongside the ledge a creek runs down. and from this creek the men have run tunnels striking the ledge on its side at a considerable depth
 MT. Wilson came to town some days ago with 100 pounds of the rock. This rock has averaged s56 to the ton in gold. silver and copper.
 He leaves again this afternoon. ac- companied by men who represent east ern capital. and who are visiting the ledge with view to buying it.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
SENATOR
 ARRIVES

The steamship Senator Capt. Riley. arrived in Nome last night about 10 3O bringing tWeuty-one passengers and a full cargo of general freight and mail.
 Six of the passengers are going on to St. Michael, three were stccrage and the first class for Nome are:
 Miss Tillie Rosenblatt. George Hon- man. John Suudback. J Kracower Lf- dia II. Wilkins. H. C. Connors. Emma Tantelek. Sing Lee. Chas. Ross. F. R. Dunn, P Robinson. Mrs Ross J, Kin ney
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
GENERAL
 ARRIVES

General Latenler of the Russian army arrived today on the ship Ka- nor.
 He Is making a tour of Siberia in an official capacity in behalf of the cZar's government.
 The ship Kamor on which he came Is a Norwegian vessel which has been chartered by the Russian government and is trading and carrying mail to different points in Siberia.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
BRAND NEW PEOPLE FOR NOME

on the next Victoria are coming u troup of vaudeville people, who, under the management uf George Baldwin are going to give Nome the latest in th,. 'fn"rry -mctry.a The latest picture films. newest songs and dancing seHsa- tians. A good show for the rest of the season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
ORGANIZE TO DRIVE
 OUT UNDESIRABLES

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 =# =a.# aEtH. ===#at. .H tHH Ha.er utt- hese #H#H a. as aHa HHa=.ut and aHl- H." HaHz1 z1Htty committed Ha=H= and s#aH=a#a# aH- .f constant .tta..=HaH haHfa if#. 1=alA at .s-#.z.HH a s.n.f5f faHH1-ur NH taks f#.aaHs-
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
SIBERIAN EATS WIFE
 AND FOUR NEPHEwS

They Wcr, t1Xsiiae at thc time au the river Hefrudfu. where tHsv had gaue tp prospect far eald. and iieed fa great bart "u fish and game
 Unfortunately however. tuerE MAJ much difficulty eXrsfieucad m ahfan= ing supplies. and fhe people uaerad
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
PREDICTS
 VICTORY FOR BRYAN

t#= aH#f california afiH F= aaa Ha=-+H. ..a tH- eH#h. h- e-H- Htz= Har t., &EHrF-eHu HH br tHr
 s HH#e.E. sa4 H.s-8 ba maIeffs #H.H.atf.r th..saHmtg uf th. sut,#
 # IW.UHf HT attention is be feH# tehI tfs4etans Hs aH aaes- .a# af nHu.aH fsaaaa hr j- eaHzid-
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
CITY FILES SUIT
 AGAINST RICE

Al It.i fH. #iet....f tH.. .#i-HlII.. v br 1Iu.UdI and Nl I.l.. Iaau I4. a.uuall #a4a4sl.s I.'.ll=-allaaN
 fHtte. il rffrf#H .f-f.. rllr lrr trs afHtras.E. n Hsf..'f .f slit= t#s.u ..f Some uI,d complaint kNs for tl.
 fEf..s of | IfHHHIlmN Hrftef u.u- .Eat tn saHfs G.1la# F tsae t. ..t.u tr Hl# HHa,. uu ths# eIfs #san- 
 It. ,arHt t5u. t.tr. tut Hf-a 1... etesJ".I "H Arfd uad accepted an.e. and filed his oath of office on Arrl 2a.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

Recent arrivals from St Michael re- port that the progress of the work on the canal from St Michael to the Yu- kon is by no means satisfactory. a> many difficulties have been met with that were not anticipated.
 The length of the canal to be cut is F. 900 feet. but up to the present tine work has only been completed for q distance of coo feet
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
U. 5. TEAM
 WINS TROPHY
Nuggets Special Service.

CAMP PERRY. ohio. Aug 27. - The United states infantry team won the national trophy for shooting here yes- terday. The trophy was offered by congress and was competed for bV teams from other countries
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

i..a. I....- ru4f ..I..F-u4ut ra t4w
 # i# .s5H If af.e- HeI= H- ars dHfE a.d aEfIaIf5.G tu -.rsa. IT. t. 9FHi .H..I r.-iT defendant IeH5rd fu. .eHH-H far t.s purHa=- ef #=zaI-H.t# HH4 iHiHrH t.e raHHH Es taI. uueaI rlun ia,,s that ii. Hu af tas f7Hu of Nome h5# t.sa tHmr,r.H .ta tHf annoyance and aH.l.4Hshle HUe at far IIauuT"
 Ie- Ma.rBa H.#}.3 a= a f#sHaalat l..Hu=. Inc E. uaf uuu hrrs.
 Granite Mining Candles are tn. bss,
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

civilized country in the world takes So much time for the consummation of trials. Appeals against decisions are upheld on the slightest technicalities. and The ends of justice defeated both m criminal and civil eases.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
DIGGING OF ST. M|CHAEL'S
 CANAL MAY BE AFAILURE

The cause of the delay i+ principally the rocky bottom which hus heeu ca- eountefed. Il was hoped that the werl- could be completed this summer but that is now reported to be an absolute impossibility.
 A most prominent man. who has just visited the scene. says that the govern ment is certainly up agains, something hard.
 An appropriation of $25O.OO0 was made for the work.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
WANT APPEAL CASES
 JUDGED ON MERITS

should depend upon their merits and not be decided upon techniealities
 Lengthy and able comments rro and contra Were made before the report was adopted. In the course uf the ar guments it Was pointed out that no
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
MANY LIVES DESTROYED
 IN GREAT MINE FIRE

Ie=g# #1heir u.cs eaH epk by a matter ,o rue.s at now. but Il is known thH m8ae others Wai he e=aH JHe l,zt af n. deHd Il is known positively that stV ur .Le.t hoILo. have he.n nrn.raLad
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

ST. PETERsHFRG. Aur. 47 A man named kotosky who has been ac- eustomed tn thc life of 4 Nemad roe gently ale hiz wife and faut of hi. brothers children in northwestern Si- hcria.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

Th. fire began near h abaft ae destroyed the huistus apparatus rHtita# eH H# mean at za Ifum # mon uHs# uere varsu# #lz# .t# tIf#f#.## below
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

EEN FatE Ha re#Hf.a HH .U.Eaf H#ssff. fH- aH.#sfs#=z#H #aH I. tHH tat.=
 H. H# Hea esr'a5H= zafss a r"eue.a taG ef tHat -.rsaH tHr AlI IrH4 aH# #t a.f.a.t.#s#.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

,NcegduEIs ffsm hung Y
 k't7- fzv rTvr nrrriN Tt u .t H thr Naman anal ,mtHaL ha a GI= LN nHg and d.sHtld H4 When f'uud ha had Uao#t eaH#zat... ,aiaa th, faur hadies
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
YUKON 480 FEET
 DEEP
INTERESTING DATA COMPILED OF THE GREAT ALASKAN
 RIVER.

According tu the report of the sur veyors Ano have been studying the Yukon for the government. that river is 4so feet IH depth al its deepest point. opposite Russian Mission.
 Its widest reach k at Fort Yukon where II Is ten miles from baub to bank At that place iis northern bai.'f is one mile Inside the arctic circle
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
GEORClANS DROWNED
 BY GREAT FLOOD

ht tha flood# r. more thn a.f ma lion datiu Tho waller a. aH ta" ta tau ts.t deep iu Iut uf tu= city and ths citizens are. tae.rIv lar-
 ing fpt aub=id,uoe.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

ttHu and lnss
 several deaths hay" occurred. aud three of them arc reported ftum fine uriet hnrhuod of this city
 The boss in money already inflicted
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
ROSS GETS
 CONTRACT

Captain Tom Ross of the Life Saving Station, has received contract for taking the mail tn the ships from the postoflice The shipping companies bring II to the office
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

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 HA. .StH=== ##=a=#.. ==a #aHt.#
 .H. n.Hf af frHf# HH#H H.. baaH Huaa hz Haatsas q. ba#a aa.# a#H.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
FIVE FEET OF
 PAY ON CRIPPLE.

A recent arrival from the Cripple river section states that the Cripple River Hydraulic Mining Company has , feet of pay and that the outlook for
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
ACCUSED
 BOUND OVER
BERRY AND JOHNSON MUST AWAIT ACTION OF GRAND
 JURY.

Berry and Johnson. the two men Who are charged with roDbing the sluiee boxes of Julian brothers on Osborne creek. were today bound over by Judge Fuller to await the action of the grand jury.
 The hearing took place yesterday. and the judge reserved his decision.
 Have you tried the Marasehlno cher ries dipped in chocolate. at Kappel- man's2
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 SEATTLE. Aug. 27. - \ prolonged debate has ended in the American bar convention adopting a report which ad-
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

the company Is most r"sy.
 lie also states that the district around thor promises eNce,diaeE neE fur thu future.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
NOM BITES
 JOIN CLUB

John Tras and 4 D. Gauuer who tel,. hen. iu the interests af tae Arctic club 0: Seattle left for the outside 5u th- steamer Victoria Before leaving they stated that the, had obtained lOO members even.
 It is possible that a committee may be fururd here later for Che purpose of investigating further applicants for membership.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

The board of equalization will be gin to sit September :. and will con tinue for three days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuaaet's Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 McALL1STER. Aug. -. Twenty six dead badiea have tesa recovered from the IIaileyvillc mine WbieH took fire last night How many nIhel. hlNl
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
REPORT OF
 CITY CLERK

Tp r.e usuaTahI. Nataf sHd Come HaH Council
 f.uf.saaH bog leave herewith ta rlaaH saa ts..asu- feEslt far the uu... af JaH. ltus. .l tas. at4a,. .af uu- ..i....t. ....rt .t Naaa. AztsEs.
 EsnenaLtures
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
Nuggets Special Service.

AUGUSTA. Ga, Aug. 2I- The great floods which have covered tho plains in this part of Georgia are still rising and causing immense dcstruc-
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

ANOTHER CHARGED
 WITH GAMBLING. The latest arrest eU the charge uf teak place todat Frank Graeme bejHE The victim
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
FOR LARCENY
 IN A HOUSE

charles llletm1u eG1 was ann E#l m the koue4ra. aa3 sAareea tHH H- ccnH in T aau., .eef# c5au. u. fH hearing tuJ5y ar ta-TrTTE
 Imported Cobur9er draft beer on t5p at Board of Trade
 Granite Mining Candles are the best Lemp's Extra Pale Imported Draft Beer at the Board of Trade.
 Edseworth Tobacco at Yorky's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

lemp's Extra Pale Imported Draft Beer at the Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27
CHILD IS BADLY
 BITTEN BY A DOG

A child was attacked yesterday near Lanes Way by dog. and il Is said that the arrival of the chief of polio. only saved the ehild's life The dog was afterwards tied up.
 elatz Private Stock at the Bank.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

Something new in the candy line at kappelmans next Tuesday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

Edseworth Tobacco at Yorly's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-08-27

Granite Mining Candles are tn. bss,
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-16
CONDENSED RECORD OF THE
PROGRESS OF EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
FIR ON ALL sou RC E S
SAYINGS, DolNGs, ACHIEVE
MENTs, sUFFERlNGS, HOPES
AND FEARS OF MANKIND.
WESTERN NEWS.

A public holiday will be declared by
the governor on the occasion of unveil-
ing the Mackey statue. The Mackey
fortune was made on the Comstock
lode with that of Flood, Fair and
O'Brien.
The United States transport Thomas
arrived at San Francisco on the 18th
inst. from the Philippines with the Off
GERS and $40 men of the Eighth infan-
try, besides 102 casuals and twenty
eight prisoners
Five persons are known to have been
killed, Two fatally injured and many
others badly hurt by tornado in Cass
18th inst. great amount of damage
was done to property.
At the bond elections in San Fran
cisco of all the bond propositions, car
rying a total of $1S,O00,000, have Sc
cured the necessary two-thirds vote
and are carried. The money is to be
used for civic improvements.
The American Mining Congress will
hold its annual meeting early in Oc-
tober or late in November at Colum-
bus, Ohio. The date will be set SO as
not to interfere with the presidential
/ GiSCllOn anu an Unusually ldlS6 dllth-
dance is expected.
E. j. Perrine, express messenger on
the Great Northern train between Sc
attic and Vancouver, British Columbia,
was beaten over the head with a revol-
yer and tied hand and foot by two men
who looted the strong box of sum
estimated at from $1,000 to $4,000 and
escaped.
To call the attention of the govern
ment to what they believe is delib-
crate attempt to rob them of lands, a
deputation of Indian chiefs, represent
ing eve~y tribe of British Columbia
coast Indians, will leave Vancouver for
Ottawa on May Goth, to interview Sir
Wilfrid Laurier.
The Denver & Rio Grande railroad,
acting for the Western Pacific, has sold
$15.000,000 of two-year six per cent.
notes, with the privilege of extending
them for three years from 1910. Pro
ceeds of the sale of these notes will be
used in completion of the construction
of the Western Pacific.
Washing gold is now in progress in
Alaska and British Yukon gold mining
camps. The Yukon river opened last
Friday in front of Dawson and navi-
cation will soon be in full swing. This
to the Yukon and its tributaries. Dur
Ing the last six months strikes have
been made that are comparable in i'm
portance to those of the Klondike, Ia
mana and Nome.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-05-16
GENERAL NEWS.

The House of Commons passed the
second reading of the Irish university
bill by a vote of 344 to 81, which in
sures it's final passage.
1t is now stated that the recent fight
of the Wright brothers aeroplane in
North Carolina was even mora success
full than was at first reported
The boycotters of Japanese mer-
chants at Hong Kong are persistent in
their efforts and are creating a wide
spread sympathy with startling effect.
Governor Hughes of New Yoik, in a
letter to Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, an
nounces formally that he would not be
able to accept nomination for the vice
presidency and even if elected could
not serve.
The United Steamship Company of
New Zealand has signed a contract
with the Canadian government with an
increased subsidy for the Canadian
Australian service. The bonus is in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000.
A tornado swept through Mercer
and Henry counties, Illinois, Monday,
touching several towns and doing CON
siderable damage. Mrs. Gotch, an
elderly woman, was killed at Cleve-
land
Members of the Chicago Board of
Trade defeated proposal to forbid
the "cornering' of grain. The dealers
in cash grain were generally in favor
of the rule, but the traders were
against It.
The Mexican government has an
nounced positively that if the Yaqui
Indians surrender it will be uncon-
ditionally. The requests of the chiefs
for treaty carrying certain privileges
and exemptions are being positively
denied.
New York woman suffragists will
conduct a canal boat campaign, travel
ing from Albany throughout the length
of the Erie canal. Suffrage banners
will wave from the canal boats and the
passengers will speak at towns along
the route.
Martin Van Buren,, favorite nephew
and namesake of Andrew Jackson's
successor as president, died in lodg-
ings at Albany, New York a few days
since in penIry and obscurity, and was
buried in the soldiers plot in the ru-
raj cemetery.
Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Met
calf left San Francisco for Washing
ton on the 18th inst, but announced
that he would return to California in
July.
Night rideis near West Union, Ohio
burned the large barn of William Shell
almost under the very noses of Cap
tain Darnell and his company of Ohio
troops.
Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of Canada. will
be the Joint representative of Canada
and Newfoundland at The Hague tribu-
nal to settle the Atlantic fisheries dis
pute with the United States.