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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
WIND IN NEST
rosrAOoes AND CYCLONES
re,sK THROUGH TWO STATES.
,ap TO IMMENSE FLOOD DAMAGE
twenty Reported Killed in Various
parts CT Kansas and Illinois
arm Carried Mile by Wind.

Q, clis. Mo. Special: Tomatoes
yst,rspouts Sunday added TO the
immense amount OF damage uone
.-srDnrhout the west by floods.
among the cities struck by lorna,
- we're Xenia and Pana, In Centrai
,n,nois The former was hardest hit'
.aJ , number OF its citizens were Ia
| tally inJured. - ,,ro,o,
s,s three blocks wide. A num-
bnsiness houses, mills n
-eleyators az Abilene, Kansas,
Sere totally wrecked.
I, is reported that the storm cost
| he lives OF 20 persons In various
.srs ot Kansas and Illinois.
Tba tornado which struck Aenia'
IN ,rfnred and demolished more than
: score Of dwelling houses. No hVes
wsre lost there. owing to the fact thal
| he storm came up at an hour "heh
neoo,e were at home.
one dwelling and a barn were
hloUn a half mile into the country
60 arc ruined. Xenia is demolish'
srd panicstricken. Some OF the
sssf1.nces are so badly demolished
,hs, r.nair Gems impossible. Barns
aer, blown a mile away. and parts
y. ,h.m have not been found. Apple
orchards and all shade trees IN the
,,,h ~ the cyclone are either blown
down OK broken on.
A. pana. H.. the tornado demolish
"a house, and uprooted trees. All tie
el.crrc light and other wires were
blown down and the city Is In dark
ness Nobody was injured, but trafn'
I, ~ path of the wind. three blocks
wida through the city, is completely
bl0ckaded
Ths losses 10 property will tota
marg thousands of dollars at Pana
Tta wind. which leveled fields o
grain for many miles, was followed
by terrific rainfall.
Abilene Kansas. suffered the abo
rtion of hundreds OF trees, ina
blocked the streets. Workmans hal
and 81. Joseph Academy were un
rooted and the Abilene mill and ele
yator were wrecked.
heavy rain visited Nokomis, III
The cyclone passed over that CITY
striking East Gilman, III. Buildlne
on the McAiee farm were blown down
Crops were badly damaged. Severa
buildings were blown down near Rosa
monl. lll.. and a number OF cattl
were killed. The $4,000 high schoo
al pana was badly damaged.
fierce storm ragged over Southern
Indiana sunday morning. doing grea
damage. principally TO crops. Tlious
and. u dollars worth OF wheat !
shock will b. lost.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
STAR GAZER PASSES
PROF. NEwcoMe, NOTED AsTsoN'
oMER, DIES AT WASHINGTON.
RECOGNIZED ALL OVER WORLD
Greatest Scientist Since Days Of
Franklin, Honored by Nearly
Every Society in the World.

Washington, Special: Prof. Simon
Newcomb, "a years old. the famous
astronomer, died at his home In this
city at an early hour Sunday morning.
Probably the most noted American
astronomical mathematician since the
days OF Benjamin Franklin, Prof.
Newcomb was recognized al the time
Of his death as one of the worlds
great scientists. Since his retirement
from the navy. in 1897. where he had
served as a professor OF mathematics
since ls6l, he had devoted himself &c
pure and popular science.
At the time of his death he was
either an honorary or corresponding
member Of every scientific, astronom-
ical or mathematical society Of the
first rank in the world.
In his capacity as professor OF
mathematics he contracted for and
supervised the construction Of the
great telescope which is used today
in the Naval Observatory at Wash
ington.
He also assisted in equipping the
great Lick Observatory in California
From 1877 to 1897 he was director OF
the Nautical Almanac. a government
publication famous throughout the
world.
Prof. Newcomb was born in Wa
lace. Nova Scotia. March II, 1885. HI
was the eldest son of a teacher o
American descent whose ancestor
settled in Canada in 1871. He came
to the United States in 1853 and spen
several years as a teacher in Mary
land. In 1857 he became a compute
on the United States Nautical Alma
nae. and finally, as a result Of a SCI
les Of promotions, due 10 the remark
able ability that he displayed, wa
made superintendent, becoming on
OF the foremost savants in the world
Today every astronomer in tn
world uses Newcomb's determination
Of the movements of the planets an
the moon: every eclipse is compute
according TO Newcomb's tables; ever
nautical almanac is based on the d'
examinations OF the Washington o
fee. and the shipping Of the c~ivilize
world is guided either by the Amer
can Nautical Almanac or by ephen
erides based on Newcomb's work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
COPPER CITY N DESERT
ARABS CLAIM TO HAVE FOUND
DESERTED RUINS IN SAHARA.
PARTY STARTS IN SEARCH
Tale Of City Built Of Furnished Cop
per Recalls Yarn Of Petri-
fled Town.
PARTY STARTS IN SEARCH

London. Special: A party OF Arabs
recently returned to Cairo from the
Sahara desert and narrated a story OF
a remarkable discovery. They stated
that they we're endeavoring 10 SNUG
gle contraband goods in Tripoli last
winter when they were surrounded
by coast guards. Some escaped and
rode southwards into the desert and
lost themselves.
They were fOodless and had given
ND hope Of escaping when they saw
on the horizon a glittering mass like
a large city. They believed at first
il was only a mirage. but il proved 70
be a real deserted city built OF bur
nished copper. The only sign Of life
about the place was a group OF Bed
ouins. who shot at the party. After
exploring the place and ~replenishlne
their water sacks az an excellent wei
the wanderers discovered a beaten
track and returned TO Cairo.
The story came TO the ears OF an
tiuuity authorities. and they dispute
the fact, saving Arabs are born 70
mancers. Much credence is given thf
narrative. however, owing 10 the pro
duction by the wanderers OF pieces %
copper of fine workmanship anC
UNIQUE design. which the Arabs CLAIM
they brought from the lost city.
AS a result there has been a pri
vate expedition organized with th'
assistance Of the Egyptian govern
ment antiquities department. Thu
will Journey Saharaward in search o
the CITY OF copper. The expedition
also will visit the oasis Of Siw an'
explore Jarabub. the mecca OF TN
Senussi tribe. into which no Euro
pean has yet penetrated.
The story of the city OF FURNISHED
copper recalls another wonderful cit
which the Arabs claimed TO hav'
found 200 years ago. Some Arab
told an eighteenth century traveller
Thomas shaw, Of the discovery Il
Barbary OF a beautiful petriied city
where petrihed women fingered petr'
fed goods I'm petrifed shops, and We
men kneaded petrided dough in hous
es. one magnificent person. they saio
was found lying on a splendid couc
guarded by men holding spears.
Shaw listened while the Arabs pile
nm a wealth OF details. His skept
cism was gradually deepening unit
II settled into confirmed unbehe
when they told him they had foun
petrifed cats chasing petrihed mice
The savants who are going !
search OF the FURNISHED copper cit
ignore the fact that this metal. vine
long exposed to the air, invariaol
oxidizes TO a deep green color.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
SAID mo" ONCE TOO OFTEN.
Repentant Girl Recalls Lover Seeking
Other Bride.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Specia: Miss Hell
en- Dulsky, "A pretty Russian girl, who
refused repeatedly 20 marry Joseph
Zwalina. as a Test OF his love nearly
lost him. but a telegram rushed TO a
White Star teamer caught him IN
time. When he proposed on Monday
last she again said NO. and added.
but maybe the next time III say
yes"
~All right" he replied. then III go
10 Russia and get a ~lfe-
After searching for him she learn
ed that he had bought a ticket for
Russia and realized hat he meant IL
She went in tears TO the steamship
agent. who wired the White Star Com
pany, saying she would marry him
if he came back. The telegram
caught Zwalina as he was about 10
sail and he came back.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
DIES ACCUSING HIS CHILDREN.
Father Drops Dead After Accusing
Members cf Family With Murder.

San Sebastian. Cable; Extraosdi-
nary scenes were Witnessed az Lo-
gronoa az the trial of five persons, i~o
sisters and three brothers. all OF
one family. who were charged with
the murder of a third sister.
II was stated that the mother or
the five children had been so stricken
with grief at their crime that she died
before bsing able TO depose.
The father declared on oath the
outlines OF nj FIVE children, and
then. exclaiming. Thank heaven l
have discharged my conscience, fell
dead Of apopleXy.
A great crowd ,hsoLged the streets
when the two women and three men
were brought to The court, n en-
deavored 20 lynch them. The scnd-
armes in charge had thu greatest an
fculty in beating back The mob, when
fought furiously with sticks stones
and knives.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Mus, Build Five Death Chairs.

Boston, Mass. Special: Unless
Governor Draper commutes TO life i'm
nrisonment tie death sentence on the
FIVE Chinese condemned to die, the
state will have TO build five death
chairs in order to electrocute the men
all at once. Attorneys for the men
have made this plea on the ground
hat Il would cause the defendants
added mental anguish and suffering II
the men we're put to death one at a
time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Cupid in the Berries.

Little Rock. Ark. Special: Little
dreaming that anything would eve
come of her action, pretty Elmer Star
EFT. daughter of j.. ID. Starett. a
wealthy strawberry planter in Loncke
county. buried an anonymous love let.
ter in a box OF fathers berries, which
were shipped TO Chicago. Today she
is Mrs. James l.. Pollock. as a result
Of her marriage 10 "A man who lives
at Decatur. H., and who bought the
berries with the note.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
WHERE, Oh WHERE,
is the Family Bed Stat for This Imp
Of Satan7

New York. Special: Young Edwin
uorner. OF Jacksonville. n. j., had to
be strapped into a dentists chair TO
have an aching tooth pulled, and the
operation panied him TO such an eN'
tent that he declared he would have
vengeance.
An hour later he was found trying
N extract his baby brothers only
tooth. and. when he was spanked fol
that. he went into the woodshed, Sc
curely fastened the family dog to the
floor and pulled out six of the ami
mails teeth with a pair of pinchers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

creased from 10 per cent 10 Is per
cen al valorem.
The duty on coal Is reduced from
CT cents 10 60 cents per ton.
Blasting caps used In mining are
increased from 81 10 1926 per 1000.
Miners life-saving apparatus is adj
mitted free.
Bed feathers. not manufactured, are
picked up as a new item and made
dutiable at one twelfth Of l per cen
per pound.
The Aldrich bill carries a general
reduction In the iron and steel SEIZED
ules from the Payne bill.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
sELF-RIGHTING AlRSHiP
Invented by Engineer, Who Will
Wager $4,000 on It's Success

Victoria. y. c.. Special: A. w. Glib
son an engineer. has perfected an
airship OF a new type, which rights
itself when turned upside down.
though IL carries a 222-pound sixty
horsepower engine.
The inventor is willing to wager
any rart of $4,000 that he can make
. flight 10 Seattle in half an hour. He
will soon attempt the fight, and II
successful will make a flight TO San
Francisco.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Odd Cause Of Death.

81. Louis, Special: Because her
bow had been spanked. Mrs, Frances
Schulenberg dropped dead OF heart
failure. This was the story told
Prosecuting Attorney Shackleford at
CLAYTON by j.. A. Schulenberg. He
said that James +. Smith, manager
of a circus. had administered a
thrashine to the boy when he found
him peeping beneath the tent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

Paris. Gable: The Turin CORE
snondent Of the Echo de Paris states
that the Duke OF the Abruzzi pene-
trated the region OF Eternal Shows In
the uimalayas. The expedition
reached points beyond those reached
by n other. The duke scaled the
%loftiest peak OF the Himaiayan chain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
pevoured by AlIIaators.

Pensacola. Fla. Special; The bones
OF Herman Wilcox, OF Chicago,
stripped of flesh by alligators, were
found in Good Time Lake. W miles
from Camp Walton, a summer resort,
where for the past two months Wilcox
has been living with his mother. Not
knowing that the lake contained hun
dreds OF alligators. Wilcox. four days
ago. used il as a swimming hole.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

Nezovka. Russia, Cable: An ex-
plosion occurred in the Makewska
mine in the Don district. One hun
dred and fifty miners were working
IN the nil at the time. Rescuing par.
Ties. after dlficult and dangerous
work. succeeded in bringing most oi
he imprisoned men TO the surface
alive. One Of the rescuers was over
come by gas fumes and "a OF the
miners were dead when found.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Break Up Gang Of counterfeiters

Pittsburg. Pa, Special: Through
the arrest here OF Bendeffo Pastrelh.
manager and cashier Of the Italian
bank Of f. Dlberardino, which has
branches in New York, Chicago and
Philadelphia. secret service operatives
and the local detective bureau be-
lieve they have broken up the great
est gang of counterfeiters in the
country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Scissors KIN Tiny seamstress.

Pittsburg. Pa. Special: While
making a new dress for her dolly.
Berdie smith. a 7-year-old girl, start
ed across the room to get some
thread. She tripped and a pair OF
large scissors penetrated her heart.
The child was dead when a doctor
arrived.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Rockefeller 20 Years Old.

Cleveland. Special: John ID. Rookie
,aller reached his tbree-score-and-ten
neriod of his life last Thursday. Sew
antv wears ago he was born on a
mall farm near Richford. Tioga coun-
~. New York. Beginning lie fs a
penniless farmers boy, Mr.. Rockefei-
Ter is today reputed TO be the wor DIS
nearest candidate for a Millionaire.
His Nealth is good and he Is enjoying
a rugged old age.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

New York. Special: Struggling to
save her sons life, Mrs. Sophie
S,aher wife OF George Staber, a
wealthv importer, was shot 10 death
by a bJrelar in her home In Flathush.
Long Island. The shot that killed
his mother passed through the shirt
of George Staber ana the burning
nowder singed his face.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

pottstown. Pa, Special. Attacked
nv a stallion he was leading. Ephraim
Weidner's left hand was bitten on by
the brute. and he may die OF conse'
ouent loss Of blood. Weidner had been
exercising the stallion and was about
20 tie the animal to a fence when u
made a sudden bite at him and com
rle,elv severed the arm at the wrist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
RECORD HARVEST IN SIGHT.
Reports Indicate Nations Largest
Yield Of Grain.

Chicago. Special: The greatest
crop az cereals ever raised in the
United States is growing TO maturity,
according 10 indications in the July
report 0f The Department of Agri-
culture A eain OF 1872, 000. 600 bushels
b an grains over the total of 1908 is
promised and the record yield OF 1906
viii De exceeded.
Cora for the first Jme passed the
2000. 000. 600 mark and oats are put
a more than 1000 600 bushels.
The Tribune says: Values OF these
great farm products. on the basis of
probable prices. will approach $2,750.-
10000. December corn closed on the
bo-sl Of Trade yesterday at Sc cents.
Figuring on corn as worth so cents
70 The farmer. wheat at 80 cents. oats
a 20 cents. rye al 20 cents and bar
ley az 80 cents, these totals are OBJ
iained..
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
Climbs r,ke,s Peak in Five Hours

Glenwood Springs. Colo. Special:
Randolph W. Walton, OF Columbus.
Ohio. made tho climb up Pixies peak
on foot in five hours and the return
trip in three hours. beating the best
previous record for the round Trip
biz nearly thirty minutes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16

Madrid. Gable: The Portuguese Duke
CT Albuquerque was arrested IN this
city. He is accused OF completely in
the assassInations OF King carlos n
Crown Prince Luiz Of Portugal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
1tal 80. 7O9. 600. 900


The report Of the Department Of
Agriculture does not indicate that
there will be a shortage OF breadstuffs
N this country this year. although
NE figures 10 date show a consider
aole loss In winter wheat as compar-
ca with a year ago. the estimated loss
"a round numbers being Al, 900, 900
bushels.
To a considerable extent this Is off
set 10y a larger acreage and a greater
lleld o. spring wheat which brings
me total up 20 693. 00O. 900 bushels as
compared with 664. 000, 900 bushels at
NE same time in 1905. Some import
any interests in the trade figure that
le consumptive demand has grown
ehoneh 70 absorb this difference and
MAJ before che entire crop is harvest
81 We VIII run into a period Of actual
shortages rather than a surplus. IL
: also figured that foreign require
Aenls easily will take all wheat
which Is not needed for domestic pur.
pDses as crop conditions are gener.
eNy understood 10 be unsatisfactory
u most Of the old world grain rails.
ing districts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-07-16
WILL PRAY FOR RAINFALL.
0n'aese Princes Ordered by Govern.
"snt TO supplicste Gods for Downpour

Washington, Special: A raising OF
IN PRAYER. the Chinese imper.
~soNefnnent hopes may be follow.
w copious and greatly needed
lus wa q consequent raise OF crope
Y " has il been in China this sum.
mat the government has issued
~l0lee ordering a number OF the
90 ofer up prayers for rain
eopl % this document has inst Neon
NJ, ~ Washington. 1T is hoped
|ns 2.nencial showers may respond
s.aaden the hearts of the farm.
lhe decree concludes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
NEW THEORY TESTED BY
TOWNSVILLE WOMAN

weak and worn out nearly all the
time. l would become exhausted with
the least exertion. l tried numerous
remedies in search for relief, but failed
to obtain anything that would benefit
me.
Finally my attention was called to
the Cooper remedies and | bought a
bottle of the New Discovery prepara-
tion to try it. Relief was immediate,
and l began to improve rapidly. BY
the time the first bottle had been used
l was feeling like a different woman.
l developed a good appetite and soon
found that l could eat anything 1 cared
for, with no i'll effects afterward. My
digestion had been corrected and gave
me no further trouble. My bowels were
thoroughly cleansed and began to be
regular
"I gained strength rapidly, and since
taking several more bottles L am prac-
tically well-feel better than l have in
a long time. / seem to have more life
and do not become exhausted so easily.
1 have derived so much benefit from
the Cooper medicine that 1 feel in duty
bound to let other sufferers know where
they can obtain relief"
The Cooper remedies are On sale in
Los Angeles at the Owl Drug stores.-
Adv.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
FRIENDS RALLY
TO DEFENSE OF
SEC. BALLINGER
FEUD BETWEEN PINCH0T AND
CABINET OFFICIALS
SUPPORTERS OF ACCUSED MAN
DEMAND SPECIFIC CHARGES
Mrs. Emmons crocker of Massachu-
setts and Director Of Experiment
Stations for Agricultural De-
partment Speak

G POKANE, Wash, Aug. 12.-John
Wilson, former United States
~ senator from Washington, and
John Farson, millionaire banker or
Chicago, were heard before the Ma
tionah Irrigation congress today in de-
Tense of Richard A. Ballinger secre-
tary of the interior, and succeeded IN
keeping the Ballinger-Pinchot teuu'
so-called, in the public eye.
Discussion about the hotels last night
seemed to indicate that both sides OF
the reclamation controversy were con-
tent to let matters rest as they fell
at the conclusion of the fracas yester-
day, Notwithstanding the rumors that
the Ballinger supporters intended to
make a detailed reply to the charges
offered by former Gov. George c. Par
dee of California.
The fore part of today's session did
not offer, seemingly, the proper open
ing for a continuation of the trouble
until DR.. Pardee rose to question
statement made by speaker. DIR.
Pardee warmed to his subject to such
an extent that soon he had brought In
his charce against Secretary Ballinger
and accused that official again of per-
mitting the opening for entry OF Valu-
able water power sites.
Specific Charges Demanded
ms DrOuBnL MI. u dl SUI W has hSS''
asking DR.. Pardee If he meant to In
sinuate the secretary was dishonest.
With DIR. Pardee's reply he meant no
such accusation, the incident was
dropped, only, however. after several
other Ballinger supporters had taken
occasion to demand specific charges
of the Californian.
The afternoon session was hardly
under way when w. w. Ferrell
of Ferrel, Idaho took the floor,
and during the time allowed for
discussion attacked severely the
Washington Power company, the
concern which supplies power to the
city of Spokane. At the expiration of
his f1ve-minute time there were cries
from all parts of the building for Mr.
Ferrell to "go on" A vote was taken
and finally the Idaho man was allowed
to proceed, which he did after a rough
and ready fashion which brought
cheers and applause continuously dur
!. 3 his address.
81 have been a settler in Idaho for
twenty-five years" he shouted. "and
there are many who lived there with
me during that time They worked
} hard to make homes, and now after a
o. lrter of a century the Washington
wer company, one of the many which
threaten our very lives, has damned
up our valley, overflowed our lands,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13

The theory of L. T. Cooper that nine
tenths of the ills of mankind emanate
from the stomach, and that it is only
necessary to restore that organ to nor
NAL condition in order to enjoy good
health, is being generally accepted as
correct in all parts of the country. His
further claim that his New Discovery
medicine will accomplish this result has
also met with substantial proof wher-
ever it has been introduced, which
statement is amply verified by the rec
ord of sales of the remedies in Los An
geles
Among those who have put the
Cooper theory and medicine to test is
Mrs. Benjamin F. Beach of townsville,
Texas who makes the following state
ment for publication:
'T have for number of years suf-
fered from indigestion and constipation.
/ had a poor appetite, as a rule, but
occasionally could eat heartily. Whether
i ate much or little, [ invariably suf-
fered afterward. Gas formed on my
stomach and caused me great deal
of pain and misery, sometimes produce
ing palpitation of the heart to an
alarming degree.
"The constipation was another source
of constant trouble. My whole sys-
tenn seemed to be clogged, and I felt
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13

of the California promotion commit
tee, who spoke on the united Pacific
states.
The politics of the congress appears
to be at an end with the choice by the
permanent organization of B. A. Fow-
Ter of Phoenix, Ariz.. as president and
of Arthur Hooker of Spokane as secre-
tary for the permanent headquarters.
These selections will be presented to
the congress for confirmation on Sat-
urday.
No contestant has appeared against
Pueblo, Colo, as the next place of
meeting, and this selection will be con-
firmed on Saturday as well.