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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Marie Corslli. the novelist. Ia sert-
ously III at her residence. Mason Croft.
Stratford-on-Avon. England. She Is
suffering from pneumonia.
James Fish. 10. started from Valdez.
Alaska. on a trip to his birthplace.
Manchester. England. with the inten-
ton OF covering the land portion Of
the journey on foot.
Nearly all the women and children
in the village OF Oekorite. Hungary.
persisted In the fire at a ball there.
or 400 dead. I2S were children below
the age OF nine years.
Unoficial returns from the Demo
cratic primary held In Arkansas indi-
cate the denomination. equivalent TO
election. OF Gov. George w. Donaghey
over Judge c. C. Kavanaugh.
Eighteen hundred miners in the
Thumb district OF Michigan quit work.
but there Is said TO be little expecta-
ton that the shutdown Of the mines
will be other than temporary.
Two deacons of the Western Heights
Baptist church at Atlanta. Ga. donned
boxing gloves and spared before the
congregation as a means OF inducing
delinquent members TO attend services.
Gov. Hughes has called a special
election for April rs In the Thirty
seventh senatorial district OF New
York TO fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF Senator lothian Z.
Aids.
Prohibitionists won victory In
Massachusetts when the legislature
advanced a bill which prohibits the
selling of bottled intoxicants by per.
sons licensed TO sell goods on their
premises.
The Iowa railroad commission ad-
journed after hearing the testimony OF
81 Witnesses concerning the Rock
Island road wreck at Green Mountain.
Its finding will not be reported for sew
eral weeks.
James X. Meade, the pioneer who
named Wichita, died in Kansas City
of pneumonia He was president of
the first railroad built into Wichita.
the old Santa Fe stub line from Em-
poria to Wichita.
Two Frenchmen fought a duel &C
cording TO the code before daybreak in
New York street and one was killed
by a bullet fired through his head.
Police found the body OF the victim.
but the assailant escaped.
Edward J. Weldon. a mechanic OF
Torrington. Conn. has applied for let
tiers patent on a combined fishpole
handle and weighing scale. with which
the fisherman will be able to youch
for the exact weight of the catch that
got away.
Because X. l.. Mott president OF the
village council at Elsah. Ill. persists
In pushing an ancient wheelbarrow
along the new granitoid sidewalks.
after vetoIng an ordinance forbidding
the practice. the council has called
special meeting to pass the ordinance
over his veto.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
TO STOP FUTURES DEALING
House Subcommittee May Limit Ban
TO Cotton Esehsnges-crain
Makes Good Showing.

Washington. Apr IA prohibition
Of dealings in futures in the grain
markets in the United States. through
the Scott bill. with amendments so as
to apply specifically to the cotton ex.
changes only. is the indicated outcome
OF the deliberations of the subcommit-
tee of the house committee on agri-
culture. TO which the proposed anti
option legislation was referred. The
subcommittee was unable 10 reach
conclusion, although II is not unlikely
that the grain exchanges. which made
favorable showing at the hearings
before the committee. will be elimina-
ted from the scope Of the bill
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
NAPLES IS EN- FETE
TO WELCOME ROOSEVELT
nigh Honors Awaits Returning Hunt.
or on his Way to Rome
Itinerary Mapped Out.

Naples. Apr. Interest In the
threatened eruption OF Mount vesu.
Vius has given way 10 the excitement
over the coming OF Theodore Roose.
welt. and when the ex-president OF the
United States arrives here Saturday
the city will be en- fete.
High honor will be paid to the re-
turning hunter on his way TO Rome
when he will meet the king and the
pope.
The plans for his welcome have
been rounded into shape. in order that
there might be no hitch when the
steamer Prinz Heinrich arrives here
According 10 one plan. Col Roosevelt
VIII be given an opportunity to visit
Mount Vesuvius and inspect the crater
II he expresses a wish 10 do so.
The Roosevelt itinerary follows:
March 30 to April 2-On Prinz Helm.
rich from Alexandria 10 Naples.
April NAPLES.
April 3-Rome, remaining TO sixth
April 60 Spezia for a days stay.
April S-s-Fifty-mile trip. Spezia to
Genoa. along Riviera.
April 9-12-Genoa.
April l5-Vienna
April l7-Budapest.
April 2O-via Oriental express to
Paris.
April 2S-Brussels.
April 29-The Hague.
May ROTTERDAM for an hour.
May 2-Hamburg; flying visit.
May 2-Morning; Copenhagen: leave
afternoon.
May Breach Christiania in after.
noon; stays three days
May 6-Leave Christiania for Stock
holm
May Arrive Stockholm a. m.
May S-Leave for Berlin.
May e-Berlin.
May 10 (gl-Leaves for London.
May 1917 (?)-London.
June 10-Leaves for New York
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
June l1-Arrives in New York.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
BIG RAILROAD CONVENTION
Thousands Of Workers Meet in Wor-
cester. Mass.-President Taft Ad.
dresses Them Tomorrow.

Worcester Mass, Apr 2.-The first
general convention OF railroad men Of
the United States. Canada and Mexico
opened here today with receptions TO
the delegates at the various head
quarters OF the local organizations and
open house for all at the clubs and
fraternal societies. Nearly 10000 del
egstes are present or on the way. rep
resenting the brotherhoods OF en-
ginemen. brakemen and trainmen and
the order of Railroad Conductors.
The convention lasts three days. and
tomorrow will be the big day, for
President Taft will be here and will
speak 40 minutes on the railroad ques-
tfon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
PlNCHOT Is IN EUROPE INCOG
Former Forester Goes TO Denmark for
Short Visit TO His
Sister. .ITf

Hamburg. Apr. ACCORDING to 9TH
er passengers on the President Grant.
Clifford Pinchot remained here over
night and started for Copenhagen.
When the vessel arrived here the
officials OF the steamship company as
serted that they had no knowledge OF
the presence on board OF the former
chief forester OF the United States.
who, ii had been reported. was sum-
moned by former President Roosevelt
Tor a conference on conservation ma
tiers regarding which those differing
with Mr.. Pinchot have had the sup
port Of President Taft
On embarking at New York Mr. Pin
chot was listed as Gaylord Smith"
in order that he might avoid reporters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
SEEK IMPEACHMENT
OF JUDGE GR0SSCUP
Illinois Congressman introduces Reso-
luton Asking investigation
by Congress

Washington. Apr. "A movement
started by organized labor to institute
impeachment proceedings against
United States Circuit Judge Peter 3.
Gro5scup is behind a resolution ask
ing an investigation OF the federal
court officers fees which Representa-
tive SABBATH Of Chicago introduced in
the house
Congressman Sabath's resolution
directs the attorney general to fur
nish the house with the-names OF all
persons connected with the depart
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
LINER SINKS; ALL SAVED
Passengers and Crew Landed from
British Ship PerieIes, Wrecked
OF Australian Coast.

Perth. West Australia. Apr. 1.-The
British liner Pericles was wrecked six
miles south Of Cape Loeuwin. the
southwest point of Australia. The
passengers and crew took TO the small
boats and all were landed safely at
Cape Loenwin. Soon after being
abandoned the steamer disappearei
beneath the waters. The Pericles was
new boat. having been built at Bel.
fast in 1908. and was owned by G.
Thompson & Company. Ltd. az Lon.
don. she registered 6.sss tons net.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
PLOT TO DETHONE A KING
Portuguese Army sereesnts Accused
OF Secretly Aiding Rebels In
Plan TO Crush Monarchy.

Lisbon. Mar 3l.-The government
has discovered that a large number
OF sergeants in the regiments at rs
tremoz and Elvas. near the Spanish
frontier. are affiiated with secret revo
lutionary organizations planning TO
overthrow the monarchy. There are
suspicious and fears in other parts OF
the country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
PUBLICITY BILL IN SENATE
on Campaign Contribu-
tons.

Washington, Apr 2-Senator Bailey
introduced bill for the publication
OF campaign contributions. A similar
measure has been ordered reported
favorably by the committee on the
election Of president. vice-president
and members of congress. but Chair
man Gaines has not presented the re-
port
The bill is the one which Perry Bel
mont. president OF the National Cam
paign Contribution Publicity associa
tion. said he had endeavored without
success to persuade Senator Burrows.
chairman OF the senate committee on
privileges and elections. to offer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
sEER0OSEVELTS0FF
uues CROWDS BID COLONEL AND
FAMILY FAREWELL AT
ALEXANDRIA.
MOB MAKES DEMONSTRATION
Anusred at Americans Speech at UNI
versity Of Egypt Hostile Mob Sur
rounds Hotel at Cairo Crying
Down with Liars"

Alexandria. Egypt. Mar. 31.-Theo-
eore Roosevelt babe farewell to ART
"a and. accompanied by Mrs. Roose-
welt Miss Ethel and Kermit. left for
Naples on the steamer Prink Heinrich.
By Sunday the party will be in Rome.
They were given a hearty welcome
and farewell. but had little time TO
spare while here.
Receives Note OF Thanks.
Mr Roosevelt received here a note
OF thanks from American mission
aries in appreciation of his courtesy
20 them and his condemnation OF the
Natonalists in his Cairo address.
Huge crowds awaited the Roose-
velts train and followed the party
along the quays TO the Prinz Helm
rich which was gay with flags. the
stars and Stripes predominating.
The colonel's departure from Egypt
was ike his arrival He goes out alb
so,utely the one dominating feature.
RE greatest personality OF Egypt to-
DAY
he was given a rousing send-off
when be babe farewell TO Cairo aud
The government officials breathed a
deep sigh OF relief at his departing.
NstionsIists Are Hostile.
Resentment of Col Roosevelt's ex-
ploitation OF England and demands
that the assassination OF Minister
Boutros Pasha be avenged in his
speech al the University OF Egypt was
expressed by a mob scene In the prin-
cipal streets OF Cairo. when 1000
u''ra-Nationalists took possession OF
the thoroughfare overlooked by the
windows OF the Roosevelts' apart
ments Ia Shepherds hotel For half
81 hour deafening cries. uttered with
fanaticsl intensity. filled the air.
Down with liars" shouted the
mob Long live liberty. Long live
Egypt We demand constitution,
Long live independence"
Authorities Fear Violence.
The authorities feared TO attempt
lntercession in any way. as the spirit
and strength OF the mob were such
that opposition would have precipl-
tated violence.
Col Roosevelt was not at the hotel.
but this fact was unknown to the mob.
The mob finally marched down the
street. wheeled and returned 10 repeat
the demonstration. with it's ranks aug
mented by Cairo ragmuffins. then de-
parted 10 dispense.
Copts Reassure Roosevelt.
Col Roosevelt was visibly agItated
vAen be returned to his apartments
and learned Of the significant demon
stratiOn.
committee of Copts rushed in to
reassure him. but at the same time he
received this written message from
fhe Nationalists:
AZ our meeting resolutions we're ap-
proved which We forward to you pro-
testing against your references hostile
~ 40 Egyptian constitution"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
CARNEGIE NEAR A COLLAPSE
''onmaster Paints Twice While Die
tstine Statement Concerning
Graft in Pittsburq.

fitsburg. Pa. Apr 2.-That the
ous Trip from coast to coast was too
1-leh Tor Andrew Carnegie was shown
ure when the ironmaster's dictation
Y long statement intended for the
psopie OF Pittsburg was twice inter
yea by fainting spells. After some
-s'4y on each occasion he pluckily re-
s--ed his dictation. Mrs. Carnegie
80 friends were much concerned
SPOUT the condition OF MIR. Carnegie.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
$4,000 MEN GET ADVANCE
Pennsylvania Railroad Raise Pay Of
Employees Receiving Less Than
$500 Per Month.

Philadelphia. Mar. 30.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has made a
voluntary increase of six per cent in
the pay of all employees who now get
less than $500 per month The raise
is to be horizontal and effective from
the first OF next month. About $4,000
men are affected.
Notices were posted at all division
points on the Pennsylvania railroad
lines east OF PIttsburg 1t is under.
stood that a similar advance will ap.
ply on the lines west OF Pittsburg
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
GOES TO PROBE MISSIONS
Or. Johnston Myers Starts for Africa
on Behalf OF the Baptist Mis-
sionaries' Union.

Chicago. Apr. Rev. DR. Johnston
Myers, pastor OF Emmanuel Baptist
church. started to-day for Africa.
where as the head Of a commission Of
three. he will investigate the missions
OF the Baptist Missionaries union
and determine whether or not they
shall be Withdrawn from the dark con.
tinent.
The sum OF $4,000 has been voted
for carrying on the work. which is to
last seven months. The commission
ers will so l.50C miles into Kongo ter.
ritory. and then will penetrate still fur.
Their through Sudan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
NO FEDERAL LAW HITS SPIES
Two japanese Are Charged with OBJ
tanning Information Concerning
Manila Defenses.

Washington. Apr 1.-The secretary
of the navy has ordered that the two
citizens Of Japan who were held by
Maj. Gen. Duvall. commanding in the
Philippines. on charges OF obtaining
information about the defenses OF Ma.
Mia. should be turned over to the civil
authorities. there being 10 federal
statute covering the case
II is not admitted at the war depart.
ment or at the state department that
Japan has in any way let its interest
in the case be known to this govern
ment
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
viii Advance Fares.

New York. Mar. sl.-The New York.
New Haven a Hartford announced
that on May IL will increase its pas
senger rates two TO five per cent be
tween this city and Boston. This
would indicate that the travelling pub
lie will have to pay for the increase In
wages on this railroad
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
STAMPING Out Bee pisease.

Albany. y. Y. Apr New York
state department OF agriculture has
begun a vigorous campaign TO prevent
the spread Of foul brood" a disease
among bees. which is causing great
injury TO agricultural interests through
out the state.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08

South Bend, Ind. Apr Edward
wetzled and Clarence Boyle. both OF
Berrien Springs, Mich. were drowned
in the ST. Joseph river The men were
fishing when the boat was upset.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08

St. Louis. Apr. 2.-Frances Hansen,
25 years old. who for the last year
has been known as a man. working a.
such In male attire. was found to be
woman after being hurt in falling
from a third story window.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
rwen,y.rwo Dead in German Wreck.

MuIheim Nm ftntIn, NtTWHHF, MT.
lit appears that upward OF 200 per
sons received more or less serious
Injuries when the steamship express
ran down and wrecked a military
train bound for Strassburg. The total
dead now number p. The victims
we're soldiers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08

Nea, y. Y. Apr illumination
n ne clothing q Ellen Holmes. so
t-ars old. found dead last week in her
-'ln u boarding house. has brought
nEht s3.s54.S7 In bills and coin
soNsd 10 her skirt
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
ROBERT W. PATTERSON DEAD
Editor Chicago Tribune Expires at
Almost Same Hour His
Mother Passes Away.

Washington. Apr Robert W. Pat
terson. editor Of the Chicago Tribune.
died suddenly In Philadelphia last
night At almost the same hour his
mother died in Chicago
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08

Lincoln. Neb.. Apr IA heavy frost
visited the southern section OF the
state. Considerable damage is re-
ported by fruit men.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
Betters Present Law.

This bill" said Senator Root. 'is
a decided. positive and progressive
measure towards the better accom-
plishment of the purpose OF the law
creating the interstate committee com
mission. ! believe the bill responds
TO the expressed and continuous pol
icy Of the party now in power and re-
sponsible for the conduct of govern
mental affairs"
Senator Root read extracts from the
speech of acceptance of President
aft on this subject. That speech. he
said, had been the subject of a con-
ference between Mr.. Roosevelt and
MIR Taft and IL was fair to assume
that II represented a continuous Re
publican policy through three admin
istrations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
Amendments In Brief.

The amendments submitted pro-
vide briefly as follows:
Authorizing appeals TO the supreme
court from interlocutory decree; com
pelling a hearing upon five-days' no
tice In connection with a temporary
suspension OF any orders Of the COM
mission; changing the section rela-
tive to the control ~ water routes
so as TO eliminate the supervision OF
the commission over port TO port
rates: permitting complainants before
the commission 10 be represented by
counsel In cases taken up on ap-
peal; reversing the original Wicker
sham amendment limiting the juris-
diction of the court of commerce TO
that jurisdiction now exercised by cir
cult courts OF the United States.
Senator Root said he believed that
in some particulars the pending bill
ought to be amended. In the main.
however. he gave il his approval Its
general scope showed that II would
improve and strengthen the present
law
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-08
DEFENDS RAIL BILL
SENATOR ROOT coMBATS CUM
MINIS ARGUMENT AGAINST
TAFT MEASURE.
WILL IMPROVE PRESENT LAW
New Yorker Declares II Represents
Continuous Republican Policy
Through Three Adninistrations-
Amendments Presented to Senate.

Washington Mar. 3l.-Following
the presentation in the senate OF
amendments to the railroad bill
agreed upon by the organization lead
ers. Senator Root began a strong legal
argument combating the reasons ad-
vanced by Senator Cummins in op-
position 10 the administration meas
ure
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-11-18

offerings from every section Of the
country.
In the Georgia classes for the grand
champion sweepstakes, T. ". Wood &:
Sons, Of Baltimore. offer cup valued
at geo for the best ten ears; the
Southern Ruralist, of Atlanta, offers
a cup valued at 500 for the best sin
gle ear: the Excelsior Seed Farm, Of
Cheraw, offors cup varied at 500
for the best so ears. For the best
individual display Of Georgia corn
products the prize offered by Hastings
Seed company, of Atlanta. A special
class by the Augusta Chronicle gives
a trophy cup valued at $3.50, for the
best ten ears Of corn, open to any ex-
hibitor from certain counties in South
Carolina and Georgia.
North Carolina Glasses.
North Carolina is divided into three
zones for the giving Of prizes in the
corn contest, and there are a number
OF special contributions just as in
South Carolina. In addition to these
there are the sweepstakes for single
ears of corn. One ton Of fertilizer is
offered by the Virginia-Carolina
Chemical company for the best single
ear; one feed grinder is offered by
the Duplex Mill company, of North
Wilkesboro, N. c., for the best so ears;
for the best individual exhibit four
roll corn shredder, valued at 1925, is
given by the International Harvester
company, of Charlotte.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-11-18
TRUSTEES APPOINTED.
MIR. J. E. Norwood, of NeWberry, One
of the Number-Capital Stock In
creased to 100000.

Columbia, Nov 15.-Nine trustees
have been named, who will have a
20 year voting trust upon the stock
of The News Publishing company to
print a morning paper here.
Increase of capital to 100000 from
$4,000 has been authorized.
Trustees are Joseph Norwood, of
Columbia; 7. E. Norwood, of New
berry; Thomas Wilson, of Sumter; W.
W. Barre, cf Lexington; Lester Webb,
E. o. Black, George r. Koester, of Co.
lunfbia; Frank Watkins, of Anderson,
James Moss, Of Calhoun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-11-18

variety, there are offered first prizes
of $40, second of s5, third of So and
fourth of 81, from each county of
each of the Congressional districts.
This set of prizes, therefore, aggre-
gates sS4O, as follows: First district,
five counties, S1OO; Second district,
seven counties, s140, Third district,
six counties, s120; Fourth district,
four counties, $780,; Fifth district, sew
en- counties, s14O; Sixth district, sew
en- counties, s14O; Seventh district,
six counties, s12o; total, s84o.
Prizes by Districts.
First district, best white corn, ten
ears: First, one pump and pump jack,
value SIS, by Southern States Supply
company, Columbia; second, one
horse corn drill with fertilizer attach
ment, value SIS, by John Deere Plow
company, Baltimore. Third, one-half
ton of basic Stag, value SO, by Coe-
Mortimer company, Charleston. Best
yellow corn, ten ears: First, one Cole
cotton and corn planter, value $3.50,
by T. B. Aughtry, Columbia. Second,
one thousand pounds S-4-4 fertilizer,
value SIS, by Palmetto Fertilizer COM
pany, Columbia. Third, six hundreu
pounds of 8-4-4 fertilizer, value So, by
Palmetto Fertilizer company, Colum-
bia. Best single ear, any variety:
First, steel beam walking plough,
value $40, by Lynchburg Foundry
company, Lynchburg, Va.
Second District.
Best white corn, ten ears: First,
one boar pig, value S25, by Taylor
farm, Columbia. Second, one steel
beam walking plough, value $40, by
Lynchburg Foundry company, Lynch
burg, Va. Third, six hundred pounds
Palmetto fertilizer, value 50, by Pal
metto Fertilizer company, Columbia.
Best yellow corn, ten ears: First, one
twelve hundred pounds Palmetto fer
tilizer, value SIS, by Palmetto Ferti-
lizer company, Columbia. Second,
farm level, value SIS, by Bostrum-
Brady, Manufacturing company, At
lanta, Ga. Third, one cultivator, value
Sc by Barton Agricultural Works, Tus-
cumbia, Ala. Best single ear, any va
riety, one thousand pounds of Pal
metto fertilizer, by Palmetto Fertilizer
company, Columbia.
Third District.
Best white corn, ten ears: First, six
teen hundred pounds fertilizer, value
s25, by Morris Fertilizer company,
Atlanta. Second, one Acme harrow,
value $3.50, by John Deere Plow COM
pany, Baltimore. Third, one steel
beam walking plough, value SO, by
Chattanooga Po1w company. Best
yellow corn, ten ears: First, one ton
Of basic Stag, value s18, by Coe-Morti-
mer company, Charleston. Second,
one steel beam walking plough, value
SO, by Lorick & Lowrance, Columbia.
Third, one cultivator, value s6, by
Barton Agricultural Works, Tuscum-
bia, Ala. Best single ear, any variety,
cash SO.
Fourth District.
Best white corn, ten ears: First, one
K. A, tWo-horse cultiyator, value S35,
by John Deere Plow company, Balti-
more. Second, 1000 pounds Of fert-
lizer, value SIS, by Palmetto Fertilizer