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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
LEOPOLD, KING OF THE
BElGIANS, Is NO MORE
Aged Monarch Suddenly coIiapses As
Doctors Entertain Hope for
His Recovery.

Brussels. Dec liking Leopold OF
Belgium died at 2:35 O'Clock this
morning. his aged and wasted body
being unable to stand the strain put
upon IL.
The collapse occurred suddenly and
at a moment when the doctors seem
ingly had had the greatest hopes for
his recovery
Apparently the drainage OF the
wound was perfect. as no fever was
present and during the day the king
had been able 10 take nourishment
The public al large was satisfied
that the king was on the road TO re-
cOvery. but within the pavilion. where
the king lay. there was a feeling OF
anxiety. chiefly because Of Leopold's
great age.
After restful day the patient was
able 10 sleep for brief period early
in the evening and the night passed
quietly. But towards two O'Clock
alarming symptoms appeared
Suddenly the king turned and called
TO DR. Thiriar:
Il am suffering"
Dr. De Page was summoned and the
two physicians did everything posi-
Bile TO prolong life. but without avail.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
HANGS HELPLESS AN HOUR
Woman is Pinned Under Railway
Coach with leg crushed-Retains
Consciousness Until Released.

Joliet, III. Dec. 17.-With her right
leg crushed and pinned under the
wheel OF a Rock Island railroad coach.
her clothes caught in the springs OF
the trucks. Miss Catherine Ryan hung
helpless for one hour
She retained consciousness until
railroad men raised the car with jack
screws. In no other way was IL pos
sible for her TO have been rescued.
The passenger train was held under
positive orders OF the police. for a
mere release Of the brakes or move
ment OF the engine would have meant
loss OF the other leg and OF a GER
tainty her life She had slipped on the
icy pavement while hurrying TO mount
the car which was TO take her to
Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
THREE HELD IN SNEAD CASE
Third Woman is Placed Under Arrest
In Connection with Mysterious
6sthtub Tragedy.

New York. Dec. l7.--With the arrest
of Mrs. Mary Wardlaw Snead. follow
ing the commitment Of her sister. Mrs.
Caroline Wardlaw Martin. to the
Tombs. all three old women OF mys-
terry in the Ocey Snead bathtub trag-
edy are in Jail
Miss Virginia Wardlaw is in the
Essex county jail. at Newark. where
she has been prisoner since the day
after she called the East Orange po-
lice 10 the house where Ocey Snead
had lain dead in a bathtub for "a
hours.
Prosecutor Mott OF East Orange de-
clares that he has established beyond
a doubt that Mrs. Mary Snead took
the victim of the tragedy TO East
Orange aud hired the unfurnished
house on North Fourteenth street
there. in which she died
Furthermore. he advanced the theory
that Ocey Snead was not the daughter
Of Mrs. Martin. but the daughter Of
Virginia Wardlaw. the only spinster
OF the weirdly strange trio OF old
women. and Col. Robert b. Martin.
her sisters husband
simultaneously with the arrest OF
Mary Snead. Fletcher W Snead. hus-
band OF Ocey Snead. and for many
months reported dead. was located in
St GATHERINGS. Ont. where he is now
under the surveillance of Canadian
detectives.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
MURDERER RUNS CAR WILD
Kills Motorman: Conductor Near
Death-charges Negro with Shoot
ins-LynehIne Is Threatened.

East st. Louis. Ill. Dec. pa ne
gro highwayman shot and killed the
motorman and fatally wounded the
conductor OF an Alta Sta street car
near Fireworks station in the south
eastern section Of the city. The car
bearing the bodies OF the dead motor
man and the unconscious conductor
ran wild at high speed for more than
four miles into the heart OF the bust
ness district after the highwayman
escaped from il.
The dying statement Of the con-
ductor is the only clew to the identity
OF the murderer and a general round
up of negro police characters is under
way.
The conductor was robbed OF his
money belt and watch. The motorman
was not robbed and evidently was
killed while coming to the assistance
Of the conductor. There is talk Of
lynching as soon as IL is certain the
right man has been captured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
SEES PERIL FOR TOURISTS
vieeroy OF Canton Fears Anti-Foreisn
Outbreaks in That city-Warns
Washington Authorities.

Peking. Dec. Fearing that. in
view Of the prevalence Of anti-foreign
feeling in Canton. he will be unable
to give visitors due protection. the
viceroy telegraphed TO the Wal WI
Pu a request that the Washington
authorities be asked TO prevent the
heavy influx Of Americans scheduled
to reach Canton next week.
The steamship agency has arranged
for zoo tourists TO visit Canton in par
ties Of 200 a day. The viceroy fears
such a cavalcade OF chairs blocking
the narrow streets might furnish
cause for trouble and possible riots
with which the police would be unable
to cope.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
CREW WINS BATTLE
AGAINST FIRE AND COLD.
Take to Yawl for Refuge But Nearly
Perish in Fricid
Weather.

Lorraine. o.. Dec. 20-The fishing
tug Penelope of Cleveland burned four
miles of shore. The crew OF three
escaped, after a battle with ice foes
in bitter cold. which almost cost them
their lives.
The boat. which belongs 10 A. II.
Langell OF Cleveland. was bound for
its winter quarters at St. Clair. Mich.
Capt. Charles Inches discovered fire
in the woodwork above the engine
room and in a few moments his posi-
ton and that of the engineer and FIRE
man became perilous.
While they were endeavoring TO cast
loose the larger Of two yawls they car
ried. the yawl caught fire. They were
forced to take refuge in the other.
the smaller one. where there was bare
~ room for the three to crawl in
The sides of the tug were in flames
before they launched their little craft.
There had been no time TO don extra
wraps and the day was one Of the
coolest Of the winter
The men. their oars and their boards
were crusted with ice before they
had gone a mile.
Two miles of shore they encoun
tered shore ice too thin 10 bear their
weight. but thick enough to impede
the progress OF the boat. Through
this they were compelled to break
their way. stiffened by the penetrating
wind. endangered every moment by
the shifting ice.
When they reached shore. five miles
west Of here. they collapsed.
All were brought into Lorraine where
they were given medical attention.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
TAFT AT SISTERS FUNERAL
Is Present at obsequies Of Brothers
Wrfe-RecsIIs Dance Invitations
Because OF Death.

washington. Dec. 1S.-President
ar accompanied by Capt. Butt. his
military aid. left last evening in the
private car Colonial over the Pennsyl.
wanna railroad for WATERFOWL. Conn.
p attend the funeral OF his sister-in.
laN. Mrs. Horace b. Taft, which was
held there to-day.
immediately after the ceremonies
MT Taft will start on his return trim
70 Washington.
because o. the death OF has s,ster-in.
law' the president authorized the re-
can OF the invitations for the dance
mat was TO have been given I'm the
"hite House on December %.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
Charges $4,000. 900 Rebates.
Bio Amusement Hall Burns.

Rock Island. Ill. Dec. 20.-Fire Of
unknown origin totally destroyed the
new amusement hall at WATERFOWL
hospital with a loss Of over $4,000.
The blaze was discovered by Clayton
Connors. an employe Of the hospital
kitchen. who was on his way to work.
The flames swept through the whole
structure before discovered. and the
efforts Of the 300 employees who were
soon on the scene were in vain
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
The NEWS IN Brief.


Nelson county. Kentucky. went
wet" In a local option election BY
653 majority.
Following a quarrel over an cleo
ton OF supervisors at Grand Corner.
Ind Chauncey Belp shot and instant
~ killed Ralph Bryant
Mrs. Levi Minnich, victim OF Clyde
Weaver. an insane Greenville man.
several weeks ago. died at her home
near Gettysburg. o.
The German steamer Utgard. from
Portland. Ore. for ST. Vincent. C. ".
has run aground at Baxa Point. Chile.
and has been broken in two.
Harriet Smith OF Hyannis. Mass. on
tour Of the world in an automobile.
was Instantly killed In Honolulu by
the oyerturning OF her machine
Gov. Charles y Haskell left his
bed at Guthrie. Okla. for a short
period. the FIRST time since he was
Frustrated by an acute attack OF indi-
gestion Tuesday night
J. W Bridge. superintendent Of the
Pittsburg. MOnOngahe.a & Washing
ton Railway Company. fired bullet
into his left side just below the heart
al Monongahela. and is dying at hos
pital.
The bonded debt OF New York city
has reached 81 600. 600 600 according
to a report issued by the comptroller
This amount. however. includes more
than $780, 100000 held by the city
SINKING fund
Knights OF Columbus from all parts
Of the country will make a pilgrimage
next August to Rome and Genoa. the
birthplace OF Christopher Columbus.
according 70 an announcement made
in New York
Head hunters Of the Solomon islands
are on the warpath because of mar
riages between their women and
white Hen. according 10 news from
the antipodes. brought by the Royal
Mail steamer Aorangi
\ telegram was received at the
Anchor Line Office in Buffalo stating
that the crew of the propeller Wis
sahicken had been rescued from the
outer Duck Island. Lake Huron. and
are en- route to Sault Ste Marie.
Conservation OF all the timber lands
lying within the bounds OF the Yo-
semitic national park in California is
urged by Mai Forsythe. acting super
intendent OF the park. in his annual
report to the secretary of the interior.
After celebrating for nearly TWEEN
ty-four hours the jury in the case Of
Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear.
the alleged leaders Of The night riders.
charged with the murder of Capt
Quentin Rankin at Union City. Tenn.
is apparently hopelessly disagreed.
Before beginning his nine-year SEN
tence in the penitentiary for the kill
ing OF Joseph z. Richeson. a farm
hand. Ernest s Stout OF Grand Is
land. Neb.. voluntarily settled $1,000
on the children of the man he killed.
Stout was convicted Of manslaughter.
In a target practice at Fort Nor
gan. Ala. the Ninety-ninth coast
artillery is said TO have established a
record for that branch OF the service.
Firing l2-inch mortars at targets $500
yards out in the gulf at intervals OF
40 seconds. IL targets were hit out OF
II shots.
The end OF Cleveland's eight-year
traction fight is in sight. through Fed
eral Judge rayler's determination of
the Cleveland railways property and
franchise values. rate of fare and
liability for the redemption Of guar
anteed stock The city council pledged
itself 10 abide by his decision. and
unanimously passed 25-year fran
chise based on the judges decision.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24

Paris, Dec. 1s.-The court decided in
favor OF the Princess de Sagan in the
suit instituted by her former husband.
Count Boni de Castellane. who sought
an order compelling the defendant 10
appoint a tutor for the youngest OF
their three sons. Jay. acceptable 70 the
father. Castellane was condemned to
pay the costs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24

Bedford. Ind. Dec 2O-While re-
turning to their homes from a box
supper. near Gale. Miss ZuIa Kern.
daughter OF Samuel Kern. Miss Anna
Parker. daughter OF Mr. Frank Parker.
and John Johnson were drowned in
Indian creek. No one witnessed the
accident. but a boat turned upside
down that was used in crossing the
creek is supposed to have been re-
sponsible for the drowning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
National Leaque Elects Lynch.

New York. Dec 20.-Thomas J.
Lynch. former umpire. was elected
president OF the National Baseball
league at its annual meeting His cleo
ton ended deadlock between the
partisans OF John Heydler, the present
incumbent. and John A. Ward
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
CIGAR CAUSES MANS DEATH
Aged Pennsylvania Legislators Cloth
ing Is Set on Fire While He
Is Smoking

Media. Pa. Dec. 20.-Thomas Valen-
tine Cooper. a member OF the Pennsyl-
vania legislature from Delaware coun-
~ and formerly collector Of the port
OF Philadelphia. was burned to death
az his home.
While smoking cigar in the sitting
room OF his home he either fell asleep
or suffered a paralytic stroke. His
bathrobe became ignited and he was
dead before the flames were discov-
cred by members OF his family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
skin from s47 Volunteers.

walla Walla. Wash Dec. 20.-Skin
from the bodies OF 347 persons has
been grated upon the burned body OF
Reed Crews. young lineman who
narrowly escaped electrocution when
he fell across two power wires at the
electric substation here two weeks
ago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
Gen. Green 3. Raum Dead.

Chicago. Dec. 2O.-Brig. Gen. Green
Berry Raum. former pension commits
sioner. died at his home. at the age
OF "a years. His advanced age. cou-
Piled with anxiety over the condition OF
his wife. who recently fell ill. is be
lieved 10 have contributed to the un-
dermining OF his health. The body
will be taken to Washington and will
be inferred in Arlington cemetery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
u.,rv W. eIodoe,t Resio,s

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Henry W.
Blodgett, United States attorney for
the eastern district OF Missouri with
headquarters at ST. Louis. has re-
signed. and the resignation has been
accepted to take effect on Deem
Der 81.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
Kermit Roosevelt Back az NaIron,

Nairobi. British East Africa. pee
Kermit Roosevelt arrived here
having bagged three sabIes. The
party is preparing to start for Uganda
Saturday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24

wilkesbarre. Pa. Dec. 17.-After
carrying three bullets in his head for
a. years Francis Rogers OF this city.
civil war veteran. elected them from
his nose during 1T OF violent sneez-
ing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
STEAD SCORES |. c.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKES
NOTABLE ARGUMENT IN
TAX CASE.
STRONG LANGUAGE IS USED
Railroads Reports 10 Governor De-
elared Dishonest and Fraudulent
Accuses Company Of Dvertins

Springfield. Ill. Dec. 1S.-Attorney
General w. H. Stead uttered wither-
ing arrangement of the Illinois Central
railroad in the hearing OF the great
suit OF the state of Illinois to compel
an accounting from the road since
1877 and 10 pay taxes amounting TO
SIS. 900 600. which il is charged the IL
Iinois Central evaded paying through
fraud.
Jacob NJ. Dickinson, secretary OF
war. and formerly general attorney for
the company. was present in court 10
defend the railroad. as he prepared
this suit and had handled II until he
entered President Tafts cabinet. w.
5. horton, general counsel, was with
him.
Mr.. Stead occupied the entire day in
presenting his arguments.
Uses Strong Language.
The suit is based on a provision OF
the charter granted the road in 1851.
Il was given large tracts OF public
lands on the charter provision that il
pay the state five per cent. of its gross
receipts. plus the state tax and enough
extra TO bring the total up to seven
per cent OF the total gross receipts.
Attorney General Stead spared no
language in charging that the railroad
had defrauded the state by thousand
devices ever since 1877. when IL
bought new lines in which the state
has no claim to a partnership basis.
Tie charged that every possible trick
OF high finance was used TO divert
funds from the original charter lines.
on which seven per cent must be paid.
10 the non charter lines. which do not
come under the seven per cent assess
ment agreement.
Mr.. Stead's long argument bristled
with such words as dishonest and
fraudulent" systematic fraud against
the state" deliberate dishonesty.
"robbing Of the charter lines and the
Joint account" dummy companies
and attempts to hog all the increased
revenues" all aimed at the railroad.
Charges $4,000. 900 Rebates.
He made the startling charge that
rebates allowed by the Illinois Central
since 1877 amount TO the total of &c.
600 900.
The grand total Of receipts which
the road dishonesty concealed. Mr..
Stead stated, was $4,000. 900. de-
frauding the state out of seven per
cent. or s15.OOO.000.
The suit is up on appeal from Judge
Stoughs decision on demurrer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-12-24
Two Killed at eIakely, MINI.

St Paul. MINI. Dec. 20.-West-
bound passenger train No. on the
Minneapolis and Iowa division OF the
Chicago. ST. Paul Minneapolis &
Omaha railroad collided with a freight
train at Blakely. Mimi. about noon.
Fireman Joe Zinneill and Mail Clerk
r. Torgerson. both OF St Paul. were
killed None of the passengers was
injured seriously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
IRON MARKET IS
 NOT VERY ACTIVE

Cleveland. O., January 20.-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say
 The expectation of tariff revision and uncertainty of the attitude of many state legislatures concerning the railroads and other corporations are having depress- ing effect on the iron market. The ex- precision of fear of tariff reduction may sometimes be a pretext rather than a real reason, but the effect is nevertheless felt. The demand for lower prices on finished products is frequently based on the an- ticipation of lower tariff rates, and the ability of consumers to estimate how re- ductons should be made is in some cases surprising.
 Activity in pig iron has been confined almost entirely to cast iron pipe interests. A sale of 2o,00O tons of southern iron has been made to the leading pipe interests and sales pending or closed in the Buffalo district amount to 10000 tons. Reports of weakness in the southern market are ap- parently due to few transactions in re- sale iron, and southern furnaces interests are holding firmly to the SIS price, al- though generally willing to make that quotation for second quarter.
 There is a continued weakness in the coke market for prompt shipment The mills have won their contest with dealers in old material in the Philadelphia district where prices are lower, and there is also weakness in Cleveland, Chicago and other centers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
SENT TO ATLANTA.
Fears Entertained That Little Temple.
 man Girl Has Hydrophobia.

Fay Templeman, the little 7-year-old daughter of Mrs. W. H. Templeman re- siding at 2130 Sixth avenue, north, was bitten by a dog last Monday afternoon, and was sent to Atlanta yesterday to re- ceive the Pasteur treatment. It is feared that the little girl has hydrophobia.
 On last Monday afternoon the little Templeman girl was playing in the front yard of her home when dog attacked her and bit her quite severely in several places. The dogs every action indicated that 1t had hydrophobia. A MT. Hay den, who saw the dog bite the little girl, ran after the animal and when it stopped to attack two men who were walking down the street he caught it and stabbed it with a long spring-back dirk. However, he was forced to turn the dog loose for fear of being bitten and the anil nal ran off down the street and has not been heard of since.
 Fear for the little girl was entertained from the first. Although a physician at tended her a few minutes after she was bitten, it seems that there are symptoms of hydrophobia and the little girl was yesterday sent to Atlanta to the Pasteur institute to receive treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
That Washington Building

The purchase of very central site on H and Fifteenth streets in Wash ington-a site just about 150 feet square-is to be followed by whirl- wind campaign in the south to get $1,000000 with which to erect on the lot a splendid steel frame building 12 stories high. Such building would be in itself an endowment, and the south would be represented at Washington in fine and appropriate manner.
 It is project that comments itself at once, and there can be little doubt of the consummation on the scheme even If it is to cost s1,o00,OOO. A mill lion is none too much to expend in the interest of section that grows $700,- 000,000 of cotton and cotton products any year. Southern development needs boost, and the proposed building at Washington is perhaps the best way to secure it. The movement Is sane, feasible and full of promise. Give it lift and before the summer is well begun no doubt all the money needed can be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Therefore my age is as lusty winner
 Frosty, but kindly. As You Like It.
Senator Chamberlain

The election of a United States Sena- tor who is a true and loyal democrat by a legislature almost solidly repub- lican is a grand precedent in direct action by the people. It Is also a high tribute to the honesty and fidelity of the republican legislators of Oregon, who were elected as Statement No. l men pledged to obey the people in the selection of a United States Senator
 Oregon requires each party to select its choice for Senator in a primary, and then the party choices are put on the official ballot and choice made at the November election. In this final test MT. Chamberlain became the choice of the people. Some of the republican bosses proposed to disregard the law and the pledges of the legislators, but the members pulled true to the people anu OOFCIuOT OudulDSIldiu WdS ITl- umphantly elected, after securing two terms in the governors office in this strong republican state. Senator Full ton will go out on March 4, and Gov ernor Chamberlain will take his seat in the special session.
 No better vindication of the primary system need be looked for than this, and the thanks of all who believe in the direct choice of Senators by the people are due to the republicans of the Oregon legislature who stood true to their pledges, and they all did, al- though Taft carried the state by a plurality of 24,4S1, and the republican majority in the legislature on joint ballot was 61. Out of 87 members of the two houses the democrats have but IS