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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
SHIPS Of DESTRUCTION
WILL BECOME SHIPS OF MERCY
AT ITALIAN PORTS.
U. S. FLEET TO VISIT SICILY
Project Planned by Government to Aid
Sufferers From Quake and
Fire in Old World.

Washington. Special: The great
American battleship feet. built for
purposes Of destruction, may after all
have 10 20 down in history as one Of
the greatest humanitarian agents in
modern times. Not content with the
outpourings of private charity. il is
probable that the American Govern
ment will direct this great fleet away
from its own maritime progress To-
ward home to the stricken CITY u
Messina and the other Italian ports
where devastation beyond the unaided
efforts Of the Italian people them
selves 10 repair has been wrought by
earthquake and tidal wave
The matter OF dispatching the fleet
on this mission Of mercy is now un
der consideration and a speedy decis-
ion in favor OF such movement is ex-
pected
Supplies must be taken on. for the
ships are just completing one Of the
longest legs OF their remarkable voy-
age, namely, from Colombo TO Suez.
about 3.4f0 miles. or a distance great
or than they will have 10 cover to
cross the Atlantic. So the coal bunk.
ers viii be empty when the ships
make port.
Naturally the question has arisen in
the consideration OF this projected re-
lief movement as to whether the ships
would arrive too late in the Italian
ports 70 render any effective service.
The decision OF the department was
that they could still do much good
for the experience Of the government
agents in the dreadful Mount Pelee
disaster was that a great amount Of
work remained TO be done even
month after the eruption and that
there was continued need for the is
sue Of food supplies and OF medical
assistance and for police duty for
many weeks thereafter
With their $4,000 thoroughly dis
ciplined American sailors. a splendid
corps OF medical officers and sur.
geons; with abundant supply OF medi-
cines and food, il IS believed that the
American feet will still be very well
come visitor 10 the shores Of Sicily
even a fortnight hence.
Il is generally believed az the Navy
that Naples will probably
be the scene Of greater suffering about
January Is. as thousands Of people /
are now flocking there. and will be |
destitute until outside relief comes 10 |
hand
The matter OF greatest Importance /
IS the transmission of money contribu. /
tons which will make Il possible 10 1
throw into the stricken region within i
a day or two abundant food and med. 4
Ical supplies. II is thought the act. 4
We assistance that might be rendered |
by five thousand thoroughly trained 1
seamen under the direction OF their
officers and in concert with the Red
Cross authorities. would be Of the
greatest benefit to the suffering region.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
FATHER JOHN Is DEAD.
MOST POWERFUL PRIEST OF
RUSSIA MoURNED.
WAS LOVED AND DtsPIStD
For Twenty Years He Had a Remark.
able Following, and Was Close
to the Royal Family.

St Petersburg. January 2. Special
Father John. OF Cronsfadt. is dead
The most powerful priest IN all Russia
had for some time been suffering from
chronic dropsy and intestinal com
plants. and The end. though sudden,
was not unexpected.
Father John was born November
30. 1929. After graduation al the ST
Petersburg Seminary he became
a priest OF the Andrew church at
CrOnstadr where his zeal and devO-
ton drew about him hosts Of follow.
Frs and attracted the attention Of the
Emperor. who constantly befriended
him. A pilgrimage OF the present EN-
press 10 the shrine of 81. Seraphin,
which among piOus Russians was be-
lieyed 10 have been responsible for
the birth Of the desired heir 10 the
throne. was undertaken on Father
Johns advice.
The late years OF Father Johns
life were clOuded by the IN repute OK
the sect Of Johnites. which was ex-
plotted by an INSCRIPTIONS and i'm
moral group Of men and women 10
their great financial advantage. The
priests eyes were opened 10 this only
last summer. when he mathematical
The false leaders.
Father Johns full name was Ivan
Sergieff Cronstadsky. For over
twenty years he had been a man Of
tremendous influence. and had been
encouraged by the government on ac-
count Of his powerful support Of the
autocracy and the maintenance OF or
thOdoxy in the church This govern
ment influence enabled him 10 gather
around him a great following Of lesser
priests and Others who exploited his
cures and gathered ia immense sums
from those believing themselves
cured and those wishing 10 be cured
A church was built for Father John
and in IL he practically spent the last
ten years Of his life. Great crowds
focked 10 his church especially at
times OF feast days Of the Greek
church. and Father John prayed for
their recovery or blessed those who
sought other good things in life be-
sides ealth.
When the illness Of Alexander III.
father of the present Gar. was pro-
nounced serious in 1894. Father John
was sent for 10 attend the monarch
and pray for his recovery. NOtwith-
standing the fact that the Gar died
a short time afterward. Father John
continued TO enjoy his reputation as
worker Of miracles. The present Gar
summoned Father John 20 Tsarkoe-
Selo on al least one occasion and ask
ed for his prayers and frequently
grand dukes and Others high I'm the
Russian nobility have paid him great
sums for attendance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
wOman's Prediction Recalled.

naples. Gable: The newspapers are
nrelIoducing the prophecy OF Matilda
seiao. which was printed in les An.
las week ago. and in which. pre-
u'C.ihs the destruction of Naples and
expressing Italy's constant fear ~ ma.
,uIe upheaval. she said: Today
NE city is beautiful. because COD
'snes H. We believe her immortal.
~. -. Sle rs destined for death. See YOU
,'i's mountain at whose feet stretch
~ s,4uulul villages bathed in the sea
~ VIII destroy our city: she will be
o4l eNecutioner. One day roars viii
Doihe' commissions viii shake the
,n y. a frightful tempest will agi-
az NE sea; flashes OF lightning will
49, me heavens and all nature will
0ouiolne to our destruction"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
VOLCANO POURS LAVA
INTO STRICKEN COUNTRIES AND
FATALIsm SEXES SURVIVORS.
BELIEVE IT WILL or AIM GH1Y
That They Be Destroyed and Refuse
10 be Carried to Places
Of Safety.

Rome. Cable: Belching volcanoes
and additional earthquakes are fol-
lowing the appalling story Of disaster
and death on the island OF Sicily
RumblinGs are reported from We
suvius and Etna and fears are enter
aimed that both volcanoes will break
out IL violent erupiions at any mo-
ment
Reports still reach here Of the con
tinuance Of earth shocks. some OF
which are Of sufficient force 10 do
further great damages. According to
these reports new shocks al PellarO
precipitated the entire population in
10 the sea. including both the dead and
the living victims OF the first quake.
There was a strong earthquake at
Caifagirone in the southeastern part
u sicily. followed by a rumbling
noise. Many houses collapsed. in
Guiding a school which. in falling.
brought down a church burying the
sexton and his son.
The inhabitants. numbering 10000
are terrified and refuse 10 re-enter
their homes. from which they fed at
the first shock. They are camping
In the open country.
Despair is settling on the Slcilians
and Calabrians in many places. True.
numbers have risen 10 the occasion
and worked valiantly. but others are
giving way 10 the conviction that they
are doomed 10 disappear from the
world without hope or help.
Many incidents are recorded Of the
fatalism thus begotten. An old man.
bereft OF his family insisted upon
entering his crumbling house. In re
ply 10 warnings. he said:
Perhaps God wants TO punish me-
too"
He had hardly entered when the
house collapsed and killed him
Often survivors refuse 70 take food
saying il is useless 10 try TO live
since they are bound 10 die in other
earthquakes which they are convinced
are impending Some. despite the
lifelong habit OF repeating prayers.
now refuse 10 ask divine protection.
owing 10 their conviction that God
has doomed the present generation 70
destruction. They do pray. however.
that their own sins may not be Wis
tied upon their children. and DO all
they can to protect the little ones.
Elsewhere. on the other hand. the
misery had the opposite effect. i'm
polling the sufferers 10 incessant pray
er and 10 the singing Of mournful
hymns
The United States is far ahead OF
other nations In the relief work. Am
bassadOr Griscom has succeeded in
finding an Austrian LLOYD steamer OF
5000 tons capable Of carrying 200
passengers. He has chartered the
steamer for two weeks and IL is be-
ing loaded with medical supplies and
provisions. This will cost $4,000.
American energy has been strongly
manifested In the work looking 10 the
relief OF the earthquake sufferers.
CriscOm and the members
n the committee have assumed per
sonal responsibility for the expenses
% the expedition. relying upon the
American public for funds
The report has reached here that
n Messina six Russian sailors were
shot by thieves while trying 10 pre-
vent l0Oring A Russian sailor shot
4 thief upon which was found yalu-
ibles 10 the amount Of 81 600
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
ENTIRE REGIMENT DROWNED.
Three Hundred Bodies Washed Up al
PaIni-5odies Burned at Reggie.

Reggie. Gable: There is reason 10
believe that an entire regiment Of in
fantry was drowned by the tidal wave
at Palmi Three hundred Of the sol
diers' bodies already have been recov-
cred
As a precautionary measure against
an outbreak Of pestilence. the bodies
Of persons killed in the earthquake
here are being burned. and strong dis
infectants are being strewn among
the ruins OF the city.
The troops have set up field kitchens
and are baking bread In the streets
Strong guards have been placed over
clothing and provision stores In or
der 10 prevent their being pillaged
Long-term prisoners have been en-
barked on board the battleship Ma
poll. and others have been sent home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

Findlay. Ohio. Special: A request
al Sunday mornings services at the
first ". +. Church that all the wdmen.
200 or more. remove their hats while
the sermon was being delivered, met
with only a limited response. about 30
in number Those who did remove
their headgear were the aged women
who wore the conventional small bon
net. Those who wore the extremes
gave II as an excuse that their hair
was not done up so their hats could be
removed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

Calcutta. Gable: The prohibition
by the police. in Difference to Hindu
feelings. Of Mohammedan sacrifices
Of cows. led TO serious riots at
Titteghun. Just outside OF Calcutta
Troops were summoned from Barrack
Pur TO quell the trouble. and were
compelled 10 fire upon the rioters.
several OF whom were killed and sixty
seriously injured. Two hundred ar
rests were made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
CLOCK TELLS or DEATH.
Silent for Months. Sounds Warning Of
Brothers Death.

Wilmington. Del. Special. The
striking Of a century-old clock in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Massey,
at Newcastle. Del. Sunday. told Mrs.
Massey that a death had occurred in
her family. The clock had failed TO
strike for several months until sun
day. when il took a fl and struck IS
times before il stopped Mrs. Massey.
who counted the strokes. exclaimed
Something has happened TO my broth
er Lewis: that is his age"
A telegram received later IN the
day told Of the sudden death OF her
brother. Lewis Burke. i'm Allentown.
Pa. II was learned that Mr. Burke
died within two minutes Of the time
the ancient timepiece made its
strange run.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

Washington. Special: Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. youngest daughter Of the
President. was introduced 10 capital
society last week at a ball az the
White House Mrs Roosevelt and
her daughter received the guests in
the blue room. After the greetings
the company repaired 10 the east room
where 400 young men and women
danced away the hours TO the strains
OF an orchestra from the Marine Band.
who made a brilliant note Of color in
their scarlet uniforms.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Yellowstone a Coal MIne7

Helena. Mont. Special: Cleveland
Hilson. manager of the Montana Coke
and Coal Company. OF Eldridge. saws
a large deposit Of coal lies under Vel
lowstoae park. Speaking OF the de-
posts ne said:
some day. probably within the
next twenty or forty years. these de-
posits WILL | believe. be thrown open
10 development and operation. | have
traced out crops OF coal several
thousand feet in the park. There Is
no question but that millions OF dol
lars worth OF coal and other minerals
are locked up in this national reserve.
and | look TO see them opened"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
south eIad 81 Taft vIetorx.

Augusta. Ga. Special: That the
Democrats OF the South consider the
Election OF W n Taft 10 the Presi-
dency as "a benedictiOn from God Al
mighty Himself 10 the people Of the
South over their own protest" were
the words used by Gen. Rufus y.
Rhodes. editor OF the Birmingham
News. in an official invitation 10 Mr..
Taft from a delegation Of Birming-
ham business men 70 visit Birming-
ham before he left the South.
Gen. Rhodes declared the South had
come 20 love Mr. Taft and had been
won TO the belief that he was the
best equipped man who had ever
been elected 10 the presidency who
had not served In the Office.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Doc Saves Young Master.

Shoals. Ind. Special: Bernard Nor
ris. fifteen years old, living in the
country west OF here. was burning
brush heaps when his clothing ig-
nited He was alone and succeeded
in tearing on portion Of his cloth
ing His dog. attracted TO the scene.
lent his aid. and with his teeth. help
ed strip the flaming clothing from the
boy. Although suffering excruciaiing
pain. he managed 10 walk home, &C
companied by his faithful dog
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Teddy May Be Too Late.

Mombasa. Gable: Many Europeans
are hunting the African elephant II
is reported that an enormous herd Of
and hemmed in by hunters. who are
shooting the males. Two Of the hunt
ers who returned 10 Entebbe after
four months shooting are reported TO
have made $4,000 out Of their trip.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

Detroit. Mich. Special The Mich
iEan Military Academy OF Orchard
Lake. for thirty years one Of the most
prominent military schools In the
United States, and once pronounced
BY Cen W. T. Sherman second only
10 West Point. has suspended indefi-
nitely with debts aggregating $780,
600. Prominent Michigan men have
started a movement 10 have the State
take charge
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Chicago.
New York
Coffin in Psrlor 20 Years

Nation. H.. Special: William
Salzman. an aged farmer. living south
Of here, is dead For twenty yeas he
had kept In the parlor OF his home a
coffin. which he bought at the deetn
Of his wife. Friends could ne'er per
suade him to part with the grswsome
ornament.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

Pottsville, Pa. Special: Affection.
ately taking his mother in his arms
Mrs. William Rodgers athletic son
gave her a bear-like hug. Immedi.
ately afterward she was in great
pain. and Z was necessary 10 call
in a doctor. The latter found that
the sons Unexpectedly hard squeeze
had fractured two OF her ribs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
sentence for Abe Ruef.

San Francisco. Special: Abraham
Ruef. former political leader. con.
victed OF Offering a bride ~ $4,000 10
former Supervisor John J. Frrey in
the overland trolley franchise matter.
has been sentenced 10 IL years i'm
prisonment in San Quentin. Ruef ac-
cepted his punishment without a
tremor. when called upon to stand
no and receive his sentence he did
SO with alacrlty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
U. S. Consul Cheney Killed.

- washington. Special: The state
~. "',lhent has received a dispatch
- onsul Gayle at Malta. saving
si. lhited States Consulate at Mes
snS was destroyed by the earthquake
@ a4u consul Cheney and his wife and
9 S1,,lal family all lost their lives. Their
e ooules are still in the ruins of the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
VETS Find a Way.

Vicksburg. Miss. Special: In spite
Of the Statewide prohibition law.
which went into effect January l..
Nicksburgers can get all they want
10 drink. Within $50 feet Of the city
proper. on the Louisiana side Of the
Iazoo Canal. a saloon has been
opened on a barge. Patrons have
swarmed across the narrow canal in
launches and skifs. the saloon pro
prietor furnishing free rides to the
thirsty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
MIS-. Reverldue.s Mother Dead.

Washington, Special: Mrs. Angus
tus ~ Eddy. mother % sIrs. Albert j.
Beveridge, died OF cancer at O'Clock
Saturday evening. Mrs Marshall
Field. her sister. arrived from Europe
this morning and was with Mrs. Eddy
during the last few hours.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Taft Stops "club" Formino.

AUGUSTA. Ga. Special. presidan.
49,. art has PINT q quietus on the nc
10 organize Taft Clubs
ssuio9ushout the South. Mr. Taft
uuuols the wisdom OF encouraging IN
~, ~ liine any political activity in any
MN lie is heartily seconded by MIR
r,l.'ohcock, Republican National Chair
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

brownsville. Ga. Special: Night
Riders invaded Thomasville. captured
y. r. Akridge as he was on his way
home. bound him to a tree in the SUI
burbs. and after maltreating him in
a shameful manner, cut his throat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

New York. Special; Declaring that
since the death Of Mrs Gerardo Tram.
utola on November -. 1905. the ap-
partition Of the woman has appeared
TO them and protested that her life in
the spirit world has been made IN
happy because the woman was bur.
led ia a white veil instead ~ a black
veil. members Of Mrs Tramutola's
family have obtained permission from
City Clerk Connolly. Of Newark. 10
open her grave and change the veil.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
No Ball for Cams

Nashville, Tenn, Speed: Judge
Hart has refused bali ~ ,uouel Coon
er. Robin Cooper and Johl ID Sharp-
charged with the murder Of ex-sen.
ator Carmack.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15
Austrian Ruler Gives $40 .ooo

VIENNA. Cable: Emperor Francis
~, has contributed $4,000 TO the
~ go OF The Italian Earthquake SUI.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

II Is pretty hard for a girl 10 play
the piano and fight flies at the same
time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-01-15

People who write health hints know
a lot-on paper.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-11-17

You VILE Smile
When we tickle your pocket bookwith these
low prices. It's fact yol will havei more
value on your person when you carry away
some of our bargains, because in many
cases your dollars will do double duty
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-11-17
MILL END 3

Every factory ndmin accumulate mill
endsa iron
the end
than of the material
which
in o
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-11-17
To Our Many Friends in Rich
mond and Surrounding
Country

On November Goth and continuing to
December 4th, we propose to have our an
nual Mill End and Green Tag Sale. This
is looked forward to by our many friends
in Madison county as the greatest mercan-
tile event of the year. Our stock was never
so large or better varied than it is this
year. Our entire stock of Dry Goods,
Clothing, Shoes, Ladies' Coats, Blankets,
Comforts end Notions were never better
selected chan they are at this time. Cur
business has been built up by strict atten-
tion to the details and wants of our custo-
mers. We believe in doing a large bust
ness on a small margin of profit, and selling
goods at one price and marketlin plain fig
ures. In tins annual event our store will
be entirely changed in appearance so that
our Oldest friends will hardly know it, It
will pay you to come fifty miles to do YOUR
trading at this wonderful bargain sale
We have engaged several extra sales peo-
pie to wait on you and give you every at
tention. Do not forget in a case of this
kind that the best barg aims sometimes 90
first, so be on hand early the opening dav
and take advantage of some of the ripest
plums.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-11-17
Millinery
at One-half Price

price. No matter what you want in
way of hat, whether for street or
travelling, afternoon or evening wear,
you will find it here at just halfofwhat
you would ordinarily pay. During this
sale we will make no charge for trim
ming hats.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-08-12

would go ON it, and it was made UP
i'm Yazoo City, Maj. P M. Doherty
and DIR. Lawrence signing lit.
Part of the principal dockets of
Yazoo county having been lost in
the swamp, and the other burned
during the war, cannot find out
what was done mere; though | do
know that the case was remanded
back to Holmes.
Judge E. G. Henry was on the
bench and Judge Robert S. Hudson
was the district attorney. The let
ter was found, Mr.. Roy testifynig
to it as heilg the one he wrote and
the truthfulness of its assertions.
The arguments on both sides were
very brief, there being but very lit-
tie testimony introduced. The jury
was out but short time returning
with a verdict of met guilty"
A sad feature of the case was
an old man, a shoemaker, who was
ON the jury, and had frequently ex-
pressed his opinion, was indicted,
tried and convicted Of perjury, re-
ceiving a sentence to the peniten-
tairy for 20 years-in which place
he died shortly afterwards. He was
a very ignorant old gentleman, and
lit was the general belief that he
propoun1ad by the judge.
didn't understand the questions
Thus ended the tragic results of
the first blind tiger ever in
the state of Mississippi.
J. G.. WILLIAMS.
--Yazoo City Herald.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-08-12

! literacy of the people, at the same
time increasing the value OF prop
erty and encouraging farm ffe and
the making Of country homes on
which the future Of theI state de-
pends; and,
| Whereas, the states Of Illinois, Vir-
ginia and Alabama have successfully
used state convict labor to construct
public highways at about OnaIhaf the
cost of former methods; and,
Whereas, the convict farms Of the
state Of Mississippi are overcrowded;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the opinion
of this Commercial Club that tae sur,
plus convict labor of the state should
be used to build public highways
| throughout the state, said roads to be
constructed in each county so as to
afford the greatest accommodation
fer reaching the markets. .of. that. coun-
ty, ard with a view Of connecting
with the same class of roads in adj
Joining counties; and,
Resolved, That Gov E. F Noel
he petitiored to investigate the work
ing of state conNicts on public roads
and to recommend such action to the
legislature at its next meeting as he
may deem proper; and,
Resolved, That all other CONNER
cial clubs in the state be asked to
join in this petition an dto assist
in the furtherance Of such legisla-
tion as will seure better roads
cthroughout the state.
- BE it further resolved that a copy
cf these resolutions be given the BIZ
loXi Herald with a request to pub
llzll, and that other papers in the
state be requested to copy and dis
tribute the same.
Respectfully submitted,
w. O. TALBOT.