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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
FLOODS CAUSE GREAT LOSS
Ninety-Three Miles Of Track Us
Washed Out in Utah-Dsmsge
Stupendous.

Salt Lake. Jan. 13.-Advices from
the flooded district Of the San Pedro.
Los Angeles. Salt Lake route filter in
slowly. II is known that 80 miles Of
track are washed out and that the
road is. in fact. practically washed out
in long stretches. All trains. save four
locals. have been abandoned.
II Is announced that there will be no
through schedule made before Septem-
Der. 1t is conservatively estimated that
il will cost sliO0O.OOO to rebuild the
line. which must follow different
route and one which detours TO Meadow
Valley. The damage wrought is so
stupendous the officials themselves
cannot give comprehensive details. II
Is considered the greatest railroad dis
aster In the history Of the world.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
URGES SAFETY OF MINERS
Gov. Deneen. In Special Message. Asks
Legislature TO Pass Laws for
Protection Of Life.

Springfield. H.. Jan. 13.-Gov. De
neen transmitted to the general as
sembly a special message. dealing with
the Cherry mine disaster and suggest
ing drastic amendments TO the mining
laws intended 10 prevent accidents.
The governors message is accom-
panied by a report Of the state mining
investigation commission created by
act Of the last legislature Three bills
are proposed to remedy existing dan
gers in the mining industry The
commission made an exhaustive in
vestigation following the Cherry dis
aster
The three bills embodying the ideas
OF the commission were also intro
duced- They provide for fire-hghting
apparatus. establishment Of rescue sta
tions and institutes for technical edu-
cation OF miners
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
PAUIHAN BREAKS RECORD
French Aviator Attsins an Altitude Of
5.ooo.04 Feet or His Flimsy
AeropIsne.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 13.-Louis
Paulhan Of France. riding on a fiimsy
frame Of wood and metal. covered with
white silk. mounted nearly a mile
above the ground at the international
midwinter aviation tournament and.
before a madly-cheering multitude OF
10000 flying machine enthusiasts.
broke the worlds record for altitude
attained in an aeroplane. He reached
a height OF 100000 feet.
The Frenchman's daring and sensa-
tional feat stirred watching aviators
and enthusiasts into frenzy OF de
light
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o-o
STOCK BROKER IS EXPELLED
consolidated Exchange viii Hereafter
Refer Breaches OF Law by Mem
bers to State Authorities.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE Consoli.
dated Stock Exchange announced
simultaneously with the expulsion OF
= X. Jenkins OF Wall street for "ob.
Nious fraud" that hereafter where
IN Investigation OF any member OF
'his exchange reveals a breach OF law
ne evidence secured by the ex.
change be sent to the district attor.
ney Tor such action as he may deem
proper"
rms resolution passed by the gov.
efhors Of the exchange establishes a
precedent and is part OF the ex
changes campaign to eliminate any
'epetition OF the Rock Island and
other scandals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
shows Wonderful Vitality.

Hammond. Ind. Jan. l3-After
fighting for life for a week against
tremendous odds in St Margaret
hospital. Mrs. Jacob Busch Of Ian
sing. Ill. succumbed. A week ago
she was fearfully burned while trying
10 light fire with kerosene. She was
brought TO Hammond in a bobsled
With the thermometer II degrees be
low zero. A short time after her ar
rival she gave birth TO a son Her
case presented one Of the most re-
markable evidences Of vitality doc
tors ever knew.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
steamer Has Rough Voyage.

London. Jan. 1.-THE steamer kais-
a~tr Auruste Victoria Of the Hamburg
American line arrived nj Plymouth
srom New York with fifty feet Of her
mort rain gone. boats smashed in their
davits and many other plain evidences
mat she had been through a tremen-
dous STORM Passengers declared they
mover expected to see land again
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TAFT WANTS PEACE
LkBORs FOR SUPPORT OF I'm
sURGENTs" AS WELL As
REGULARS
CAUCUS IS AGREED UPON
Factions Reach an Agreement to
Meet and Name an Impartial Com
rnittee to Take Charge OF 6sllinger-
Pinchot Matter.

Washington. Jan. 15.-Here is Pres
ident Tafts official attitude toward
the "insurgents" in congress. both as
president and as titular head OF the
Republican party.
The president has been laboring
earnestly % bring the insurgents"
and regulars together in support Of
the progressive measures promised by
the Republican platform Of 1908. He
has not threatened 10 Withhold patron
age from any ''insurgent' on account
OF his action on the tariff bill or his
vote with respect 10 the speakership
or rules
BY custom OF the party. the recon-
mendations OF Republican senators
and congressman as 10 local officers
have been given conclusive weight II
the recommendations were OF persons
fitted TO discharge their duties. and.
under these circumstances. in the
view OF the president. it becomes nee
essary for him. in following that Gus
tom. TO determine who are Republi-
cans and who are not.
REGARDS All as Republicans
In making that choice il can be said
fatty men who have pted against
the tariff bill. who have voted against
the speaker. who have voted against
Cannon in respect 10 the rules and
who are called Insurgents. the pres
fdent regards as Republicans still. be-
cause they were elected as such
The president has only said that
where a man. elected as Republican
is taking steps to defeat the legisla-
ton recommended by him in the per
scrmancc o. party promises. be is no
longer a Republican. and 20 give
weight 10 his recommendations for
patronage would be 10 furnish him
means in the future Of defeating the
administration policies.
The president is threatening no one
with a view 10 undue support u legis-
lation: he is only declining 10 furnish
means for defeating his legislative
purposes BY following the recommen-
dations OF men who recognize no obi
cation 20 the party Of which the pres
ident Is the titular head
Factions Reach Agreement
From the White House has come
this statement
1t has been agreed between the
regular Republicans and the so
called insurgents. represented BY Mr.
Dwight on the one hand and Mr.
Havne. on the other. after conferences
with the president. that a caucus
should be held to pass upon the ques-
tion Of the committee in the interior
dspartment investigation. with the as
surance that the insurgents II they
came into the caucus. would be treat
cd fairly and that a committee Of &C
knowledged impartiaIity would be ap-
pointed
"A further agreement was foreshad-
owed that caucuses should be held
from time 10 time to which all mem
bers elected as Republicans should be
invited to take up the various meas
ures recommended by the administra-
ton as performances ofparty pledges,
the subject os each caucus TO be an
nounced in advance"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
THE NEWS IN BRIEF

For the purpose OF teaching college
students the evils OF intemperance.
Herman Yerkes OF Bordentown, y. u,
has giyeu $4,000.
More than 100000 Is the esti-
mated loss 10 date in wages and prof
its OF employers as the result OF the
girl shirtwaist makers strike in the
east
Overproduction OF gold rather than
trusts or the tariff Is blamed for high
er food prices by Prof. +. r. A. Selig-
man, the economist of Columbia uni
yersity.
Max Pam of Chicago has offered a
prize OF 81 900 10 the students OF Notre
Dame university for the best thesis
dealing with the subject OF religion
in education.
There is reason 10 believe that
Japan and Russia have reached a com
plete agreement on the naturalization
OF the Manchurian railways proposed
by the United States.
Two persons were hurt when the
ST. Louis-New York express on the
Vandalia road was derailed at Wood
land. III. A broken frog caused the
wreck. Two sleepers were over
turned
Paul Redieske. deputy commissioner
Of public works at Chicago. whose
name has been mentioned in connec-
ton with alleged graft unearthed by
the Merriam commission investigation.
has resigned
A new uniIersal language. known
as lido" has appeared in New York
II is said TO be superior in some re-
spects 10 Esperanto. Prof. Jesperson
Of the University of Copenhagen is
said 10 advocate IT,
Many theatrical people. most Of
them scantily clad. were driven into
the snowy streets by fire in the Rich
mond hotel al Chicago Many were
rescued by the firemen The majority
OF those driven out were chorus girls.
AS a contribution TO the American
Bible society's $500. 900 endowment
fund, box containing several hun
dred rare coins. many of them more
than 500 years old, has been received
from a farmer in Carroll county. ILL.,
nois.
The members of the royal family.
with the exception Of Princess Louise.
daughter OF the late King Leopold.
have arranged TO do everything posi-
BILE to avoid lawsuits and scandal in
connection with the distribution OF
Leopolds fortune
The grand jury which has been in
vestigating the defunct Citizens State
bank OF Edgemont, s. d.. which closed
its doors three or four years ago. re-
turned indictments against the presi-
dent James A. Stewart, and the cash
Ter c. A. Grippen.
A concurrent resolution introduced
in the New York legislature proposes
TO put that body on record against the
federal income tax. The resolution is
drafted along the line OF Gov. Hughes
special message. recommending the
nonratification OF the federal tax.
A plan was launched at a meeting
OF the board of directors OF George
Washington university to raise $1,000
900 as an endowment fund within the
next three years. Henry C. Perkins.
member OF the board. made an initial
subscription of $4,000 toward the
fund.
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Harmon Wi Run Aaaln.

Mobile. Ala. Jan. l5.-Gov. Judson
Harmon OF Ohio. in answer to a letter
TO a personal friend in Mobile. said
that be would not give the presidency
any consideration until after the fall
election in Ohio. as he would be can
didate for reelection for governor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21
Coal Famine at Rockford.

Rockford. Jan. l5.-Rockford manu-
featuring concerns are facing the
worst situation in freight conditions
that have been known for 25 years.
Factories employing hundreds Of men
are ceasing activities because Of the
shortage Of coal.
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bridgeport. O.. Jan. i5--Tom l.
Lewis. president Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, charged fraud
had been practiced in the election Of
national officers in this district. favor
ing william Green. his opponent
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Negaunee. Mich. Jan. Is Buried
beneath tons Of sand. the body Of Os-
car MattiIa. the last ~ the four
miners entombed by a sudden run Of
mud in the Negaunee mine. a month
ago, was discovered.
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Doniphan. Mo-. Jan. I5.-Mrs. Bet
tie Reynolds. 30 years old. was found
dead in bed BY her liyear-old son
when he returned from school. She
had been beaten TO death.
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New York. Jan. 15.-Reports that
larry i. Thaw was dangerously III in
VIZ asylum for the criminal insane at
.'a'teawan were denied by Assistant
.lpefiniendent Keib Of that institu-
eon. Thaw Is in better physical con
1iuon now than at any other time
s.n.e his incarceration. the Official
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-01-21

New York. Jan. l5.-Charles H.
Tuax. who retired from the supreme
court bench January ]. after an IN
cumbency OF nearly II years, died He
vas Ga years old.
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ABSOLVE DIRECTORS
,vEslcAN SUGAR COMPANY GIVE
OUT STATEMENT ON WEIGH
ING FRAUDS.
ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE GUILTY
oeelare Absolutely None OF the on
Gals Of the Trust Had Any kno~l-
EDGE Of the Existence Of Nefsrious
Transactions.

~aw York. Jan. l3.-In a lengthy
ana elaborate statement read at the
anrual meeting OF the stockholders
beld in Jersey City. the directors OF
M American Sugar Company, better
known 10 the public as the sugar
,rpst absolved themselves from al
hlsme for the existence OF the frauds
which caused them TO refund 10 the
United states government no less
than $1,000. 600, and declared that alb
solutely none Of the officials OF the
company had any knowledge OF the
existence OF the nefarious transac
tons
None Are Shielded.
"No attempt has been made to shield
anyone and your board has no reason
10 believe. and do not believe. that
any executive officer or director OF
mis- company had any knowledge OF
or participation in. this fraudulent
weighing" is one OF the statements
contained in this remarkable report
The report further says that, con.
trary to general belief. the stock OF
ne company is held. not by a few
wealthy individuals. the fact being
that the average holding stock by any
Individual being less than so shares
Emphasis is also placed on the asser-
ton that the company does not consti-
tuie a monopoly.
New York. Jan. 11.-Four former
employees Of the American Sugar Re
fning Company. convicted OF under
weighing frauds. were sentenced 10
one years Imprisonment each by
Judge Martin in the United States
circuit court here. The men sen
fenced are Charles Kehoe. Edward A.
Boyle. Patrick J. Hernessey and John
NJ Coyle
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OMAHA
- Nntl..D gfanra.

CATTLE Native Steers. 81 ~ q y
stOcEsfs and Feeders. "a ,o
Cows and Hcifers.-.-.... " y
HOGS Heavy ........--..-.'.
SHEEP-Wethers ..---- .... "
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21

CHURCH OBSERVES
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY
Elaborate Services Are Held in
the First Congregational
Edifice

OAKLAND, Nov. 20-The fftieth
anniversary of the founding of the
First congregational church was OBJ
served this afternoon. the large audi
torium of the church being filled. The
anniversary day had an additional sig
nificance because of Rev. Charles r.
Browns resignation. He preached a
retrospective sermon this morning, his
subject being Fifty Years" The
speakers paid tribute to his work in
the church.
Speakers were: E. P Flint. for IS
years a member Of the church, who
spoke to the subject EARLY Days !;
Rev +. r. Ollie, former pastor of the
First Methodist church of Oakland, and
now in charge of the Central Methodist
Episcopal church of San Francisco. who
had as his subject THE Church and
the Religious Life of the Community
and former Governor George c. Par
dee, who discussed The Church and
the Civic Life of the Community. At
the organ was the veteran organist
Samuel D. Mayer. Interspersed be-
tween the addresses appropriate hymns
were sung.
held November Is, 1850 when Rev.
George Pierson preached. The first
regular pastor was Rev. George Mooar,
who was followed by Rev John X. Nc
Lean. He was succeeded by Rev. c..
r. Brown, October /, 1895. OF the II
persons who composed the original
membership of the church four are
living-George r. Barnes, Mrs. NJ. G.
Walker Perry, Mrs. Mary c. Leonard
and Mrs. A. A. BARNES. During the so
years existence of the church it has
received into membership 4.4O1 persons
The members in that time have con-
tributed the sum of $1,252 ,95S.22.
Mendelssohns famous oratorio, THE
Hymn of Praise" was given tonight by
the choir. In compliment to the re-
firing pastor all former members of
the choir who have sung during Rev
Mr.. Browns pastorate were invited to
take part The choir was composed
of more than 100 voices. The soloists
were: Mrs. Alma Berglund Winches-
ter, soprano; Mrs. Carroll Nicholson
contralto; Miss Alice Coleman, soprano;
Howard E. Pratt, tenor; H D. Mustard
bass. Miss Virginie de Fremery was
the organist and Alexander T. Stewart
director.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
BERKELEY GARDENERS
TO PLAN FALL WORK
Officers of Association to Meet
This Afternoon

BERKELEY. Nov. Berkeley gar
deners will begin their fall activity
with meeting OF the executive officers
Of the gardening association at the
home of Mrs. Elinor Carlisle, 1927 Vine
street at o'clock TOMORROW afternoon.
The officers viii meet to consider plans
for the resumption of the associations
activities this winter.
Lectures will be arranged for the
winter season, Prof. T.. B. Babcock
of the University of California having
announced that Carl Purdy of Ukiah.
an expert on bulb culture. had been Sc
cured to lecture on his speciality at
California hail on the night of Decem-
Der > Purdy viii give practical DEM
onstrations Of bulb planting and will
point out the different species of bulbs
to the audience.
In addition to the educatiYe work OF
the association, plans will be formu-
lated to increase enthusiasm among.
Berkeley school children in the work
of gardening. The lie Conte school has
signified its intention of taking up the
work of gardening on an extensive
scale and other local schools are ex-
pected TO fall in line
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
CAT Club WILL
GIVE First SHOW
Initial Exhibition of Feline Pets
to Be Held in Oakland
November 70 and 80

OAKLAND. Nov. 20.-The first annu-
al cat show of The California cat club
viii be held in Oakland Nov % and
80. Many entries have already been
listed. and cats and pussies of every
color. description and pedigree win be
shown Irene De Witt Martin of Chi
cago, who was the judge of the Pacific
cat clubs show in San Francisco in
1908. viii be the judge OF the local eX-
hibition
Among those who viii enter their
pedigreed pets are Mrs. r. s War
ren. president Of the club. who is the
owner of the Nob hill kennels at Hay
ward; Mrs. A. r. BIontgomery of Clare
mont. owner Of the Oakridge kennels,
which house johnny Fave H.. the
finest black cat in America: A. J.
Oliver. owner of the Golden gate ken
nels, and possessor of a number of tro-
ply winners; c. H. Congdon, jr.. Mrs.
Lima Mooney, Mrs. Edith NJ. Davis. and
Mrs. j. L. Renner, owners of valuable
kennels.
The roll Of the club indicates SO
members. Credit for the coming show
is due to Mrs. Frank Baker and Mrs.
f. S. Warren.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
MEMBERS ENTER NEW
CHURCH AUDITORIUM
Berkeley Presbyterians Hold
Informal Dedicatory Services

RKELEY, Nov 20-Holding spe-
cial services in honor of the completion
of their new church home, the mem
bers of st. Johns Presbyterian church
Of this city assembled for the first time
in their new auditorium today Rev.
George G. Eldridge, pastor of the
church. preached dedicatory sermon
in the morning, although the formal
dedication of the new edifice will not
take place till next Sunday afternoon.
The evening service was given over
almost entirely to a musical program,
Mrs Q. X. McMurray, soprano singer
and director of the vested choir, and
Harry L. Perry of Oakland furnishing
the music. The exercises at the even
ing services were as follows:
Organ prelude. ''Hallelujah Chorus, from ..Tba
Messiah" (Handel); professional hymn Holy.
Holy, Holy; invocation; anthem, Arise shine
(ElFey -Spicker); psalter; bass SOLO rs Not His
Word Like Fire. from Elijah (Mendels-
sohn), Harry l.. Perry; scripture lesson; an
them, God is Ny Guide" (Schubert) PRAYER.
duet. What Glory Gids the Sacred Page (HiI,
dacht. Mr.. Perry and Mrs. McAIurray: Offering !.
organ ofertory, Andantc (Batistel hymn ser,
mon; soprano solo. Let the Bright Seraphfun y,
from samson fIande1. Mrs Orrin Kin Nc
Murray; prayer anthem. Trust in the Lord
tHandel-Jaegerl: recessionaI benediction: most
lude, -Festal March tBaptiste CaIkin)
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
EASTERN STAR WILL
INSTALL OFFICERS s
Interesting Program Arranged
for the Ceremony

OAKLAND, Nov. 20-Oficers will be
installed for the coming year by. Athens
chapter No. 277, Order of Eastern Star,
Wednesday evening, November %. The
installation exercises will be conducted
by Grand Worthy Matron Ada Marsh
Dalton, Grand Chaplain F. S. Lowell
and Grand Marshal Emma Blanchard.
An excellent musical program has
been arranged, at which selections will
be rendered by the Scottish Rite quar-
tet composed of Harry l.. Leber, first
tenor; Daniel AdamSon, second tenor;
William II. Coates, first basso, and
Charles E. Powell second basso. Roy
Smith. tenor, Austin Willard Sperry,
barytone, and Miss Adele Alexander,
contralto, will render solos.
The new officers to be installed are:
Matilda A. Martin. worthy matron; Oscar Sell
lers, worthy patron. Georgia A. Clutches.
ciate matron; Anna f. Carl. conductress, Mary
l.. Raun. treasurer; Emma r. III. Page, secre
tary; Irene BigJey, Ada: Mabel Smith. Ruth
Hazel Dell Adamson, Esther Maud Robinson,
Martha; Edna Pendleton. Electra; Charles f.
Carl. chaplain; Margaret F. Hambleton. organ
ist; Olga Jensen, wsrder; Elizabeth Clark, SEN
tiDel.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
Student Tells OF
PROFESSORS WAYS
Style of Teaching at Berlin Uni
versity Is Described by
California Man

BERKELEY. Nov 20-Graduating
from the University of California with
high honors, Robert P. Blake. mem
Der of the class of 1908, has entered the
University of Berlin in preparation for
a university career. Prior to his de-
parture Blake was given letters of in
PRODUCTION by President Wheeler to
Prof. Won Wilamowitz OF the University
of Berlin and to other European in
structors.
In letter to DIR. Wheeler from Ber-
lin. Blake writes as follows:
My home is with a Russian family
out in Charlottenburg and naturally
gives me an excellent opportunity TO
master that difficult but necessary
tongue. The people are delightful, and
1 feel myself fortunate in my situation.
Lectures began today and L had the
pleasure of hearing Deils lecture.
Hirschfield shout and Wilamowitz con-
verse to their classes. Professor Meyer
seems much better than in June. but
does not look thoroughly rested Vet.
went out to dinner at his house last
Saturday. and met large number of
men with whom I shall work this
winter"
Blake took his masters degree at
Harvard in 1909 and studied for some
time at the University of Freiburg
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-21
GLASSES DECIDED
FOR PET EXHIBIT
Children of Bay Cities Eagerly
Anticipate Show in
Alameda

ALAMEDA. Nov. 2O.-The officials in
charge of the pet exhibit to be held
at 1882 Park street. December . and
3, have prepared entry blanks. giving
the various classes which will be
awarded prizes These blanks can be
obtained from superintendent J. A.
Hill, 1916 Oak street. by any child un-
der Is years OF age whose home is in
the bay cities
The classes are as follows:
Glass Al. for yellow canary; . any other
variety Of canary 3. Roller or German singing
Glass B-For male or hybrid small bird.
Glass C-For small foreign bird. single speei-
Class D-For group of small foreign birds.
Glass E~For large foreign bird. parrakeets,
lories, hanging parrots
Class For best parrot, macaw cockatoG.
Class H-For best bird house. bird cage or
SIps PsF gnsa guinea pS paiI Dg gfr Ss9S5
Glass FOR squirrel. chipmunk fancy mice.
Glass K-For any other animal acceptable 70
CIass fEFor tortoise Snake. lizards. fancy
frogs. gold FISH; for best vivarlum or aquarl'E--
Glass M-Chickens; for best pair Of or sip---'
Glass N~For best pair or single specimen.
nle0lum nfee0S.
Glass O-For best pair or single specimen ban
tamS. any variety.
Glass P-FOr ornamental breeds. water or land
birds. pheasantS. ducks. geese
Glass pigeons; 1, best pair. any variety; z.
best single specimen
Glass R-Nature studies: l. Illustrated essay
on any nature subject: 2. drawing tSingle or
seriesl Of any nature study.
Glass S-Plants: l. growing flowers. foliage or
shrub: ?. best bouquet collection OF cut dow-
erS: 3 herbarium or other preserved specimens
MisceIlaneous-Any nature specimen acceptable
to committee and not above specified.