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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
OIL TRUST PAYS LAST
DIVIDEND OF ITS LIFE
STANDARD Company Has Distributes
s75i.ooo,ooo on lts Shares Since
ise2-Reaoy for Dissolution.

New York. Nov. I6.-The Standard
OH Company OF New Jersey declared
dividend Of seven dollars a share
for the last quarter Of the year This
Is the last dividend 10 be declared
before the company dissolyes under
the mandate OF the Supreme court
Since the Standard on was given
corporate form in 1852 Il has distrib-
uted about $751;. 900 900 IN dividends.
The STANDARD OIL Company OF New
York also declared a dividend OF go
a share. which is equivalent to a
dividend OF .3O5 a share on the stock
Of the STANDARD OIL Company OF New
Jersey.
Following the meeting OF the direc-
tors formal announcement was made
or the manner Of distribution OF
stocks OF subsidiary companies to the
shareholders OF the STANDARD OH Com.
pany OF New Jersey II provides that
In the segregation in compliance with
the decree OF the United States Su-
preme court fractional parts OF the
shares OF subsidiary companies viii
be exchanged for each share OF the
New York corporation.
Shareholders OF the Standard OIL
Company OF New Jersey will receive
In exchange for their stock. the stock
OF thirty different companies.
The basis Of distribution was de-
termined by the capitalizations OF the
STANDARD oil Company OF New Jersey
and its subsidiaries
Col Oliver IL Payne resigned from
the board OF directors OF the company
His successor has not been named The
report that John ID. Rockefeller. VIII
lam Rockefeller and Others OF the old
er group OF Standard OH men are 10
retire from the company and turn It's
affairs over 10 the direction OF the
younger element is officially denied
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
FEAR ANOTHER MEXICAN WAR
Danger Of Uprising Prevents Return
Of United States Troops From
Border Line

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Danger q
another well-organized and formidable
revolutionary movement in Mexico
has caused the suspension Of the re-
turn 10 their home stations OF the
American troops sent into the border
country during the Madero revolution
The attitude OF the United States Is
one OF apprehension Of further trouble.
against which every precaution Is 20
be taken TO insure the strictest net
trality.
Austin. Ter. Nov. is--Two con-
panies Of Texas Rangers we're ordered
10 the border. with instructions 10
prevent any activity in Texas toward
starting a revolution in Mexico.
These movements were made after
conference between Governor Col-
outfit and Ranger Captain Hughes.
Who claims TO have evidence that part
OF the preparations for a Mexican
revolution are under way In this state.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
INDICT 10 FOR REBATING
Railroad officials and Chicago and
New York Merchants Accused
BY Federal Jury.

New York. Nov Establishments re
turned by the federal grand Jury
against three prominent railroad OH
cials and seven business men with
I'm portant connections with this city
and Chicago for giving and receiving
rebates on freight revealed a govern
men, investigation OF common car
riers that may involve many other
roads
yice-President Thomas n Jarvis
and Freight Traffic Manager Clarence
A Blood OF the Lehigb Valley Rail
road company and Robert b. Ways.
foreign freight agent OF the Baltimore
& Ohio. are charged with refunding
ten per cent OF rate charges TO the
shippers indicted with them
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
WALsH's WIDOW GIVEN ALL
late Bankers Will Filed for Probate
Leaves Estate Valued al
sSoo.0oo.

Chicago. Nov. is.-The will OF John
r. Walsh was filed for probate The
entire estate Is left 70 the widow.
Mrs. Mary l. Walsh. who is named as
the sole executrix- The estate con
sists OF $4,000 in stocks and bonds
and a single parcel OF real estate. the
homestead
Half OF the 100000 in stocks ana
bonds nov Is in the possession OF the
estate: the rest Is pledged as security
for a loan. but viii be redeemed In
full
The will vas made by the banker
october %. 1909. IS days after mis-
conviction on a charge OF violating the
banking laws had been affirmed BY the
United states circuit court OF appeals
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
YUAN IS PREMIER
WI TING FANG AND OTHER RE.
FORMERS DEMAND AeolcA-
TON or THRONE.
AMERICAN TROOPS TO CHINA
soldiers stationed at Manila VIII BE
Dispatched TO chinwingtao Within
Beach OF Picking Lesation-kan-
kinq Taken by Rebels.

Picking. Nov. 16.-Yuan Shi Kai has
.ccepted the premiership and will as
sumo Office at once
The Oficial Gazette contained an ex-
nression OF thanks from Yuan Shi
Eai 10 the throne for his appointment.
Nm, the truth is that he did not under
take the task without receiving guar
sntees that he would have practically
free hand in conducting affairs while
he retained his official position
The new premier received several
foreign ministers. including the United
States minister TO China. William J.
calhoun. who only recently returned
here. In conversation with a foreign
ar Yuan Shi Kai said he intended 10
form a cabinet Immediately and en-
dsayor 10 carry on the government by
raining the support OF as many prov
ipces as possible. allowing the remain
der 10 retain their Independence for
the time being. II would be his en-
deavor also gradually TO win back
their allegiance 10 the throne
viceroy Sent to Jehol.
Another important development in
the capital was the issuance OF an
edlct ordering Hsi-Liang. formerly
yiceroy OF Manchuria. 10 assume com
uand al Jehol. where the summer resi-
cence OF the emperor Is situated. In
place OF Putting. the Tartar general
This appointment has led TO the belief
In certain quarters that the court may
retire TO Jehol. leaving Yuan Shi hai
as chief executive until the opportuni-
Is arrives for the court TO reassume
measure OF authority.
san Pao Chi. the yiceroy OF Shan
tung. has been elected president OF the
republic which has been proclaimed In
that province. His acceptance Of this
Office is in accordance with the govern
nent's advice, and several other vice
roys have gone with the people In the
hope OF influencing the provinces later
to renew their allegiance.
Asks Aid OF United States
WI Ting-Fang. secretary Of foreign
Affairs in the provincial government OF
Shanghai. and other noted reformers.
nave sent a all ~ NbC
charge d'afiaires here. asking the good
Offices OF the United States in connec-
ton with the delivery OF a demand for
abdication.
The legation made no acknowledg-
nent Of the receipt OF the telegram.
and did not deliver Il TO the regent.
but unoffcially permitted Yuan Shi
kai 10 peruse H.
v. S. 10 Send Troops 20 China
Washington. Nov l6.-The state de
partment has virtually decided TO send
q regiment OF troops from Manila TO
Chinwingiao. a seaport in China about
$50 miles from Peking on the Gulf OF
Pechili
The purpose is TO perform an inter
national duty under the Boxer treaty
IN keeping open the line OF communi-
cation between Picking and the sea
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
WANAMAKER IS GIVEN CUP
Merchant Celebrates His FistIeth
year in acknowledgements Gov
eminent Ownership OF Utilities.

New York. Nov. 17.-John wana-
maker advocated government owner
snip OF the telegraph. the telephone
ana express companies and the crea-
uoh q a parcels post at a luncheon
gwen al Sherry's by a committee
representing the merchants OF the
United States. in celebration OF his If
ueth year in business.
During the luncheon he was pre-
sented with a large silver loving cup.
q tribute to his life. career. success
ana usefulness and an indication OF
me esteem OF his fellow merchants In
al parts OF the country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
Or. AlONzO A. AMES EXPIRES
Former Minneapolis Mayor Who Be-
came Notorious IN Graft ESpos
ure Found Dead IN Bee

Minneapolis. MINI. Nov IS-Dr
Alonzo A Ames. for many years
mayor Of Minneapolis and head OF the
notorious Ames regime. vas found
dead in his bed At the time of the
expose Of graft In his administration.
ten years ago. Doctor Ames vas in
dicted and was tried four times. but
never convicted. Hts brother. Fred
Anes. who vas chief OF police. went
TO prison. as did several members OF
the police force. Doctor Ames later
was a candidate for congress and for
governor. he was born In Garden
city. III. sfxty-nlne years ago. and was
a Civil war veteran
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
TAFT ASSAILED FOR PARDON
ta.ho Governor Condemns Presidents
Leniency Toward Bank O-eisi
convieteo OF Enbezzerent

poise. Idaho. Nov ls--Gov. James
"a HawIey gave out signec state
nent IN which ne condemns the actio-
:, president Taft in granting a pardon
20 clarence ". Robnett. former book
s..per and clerk IN the Lewiston Ma
,,ouaI hank Of Lewiston. Bobnett was
convicted OF emberrIing funds OF the
hank and was sentenced In the fed
eraI court at Idaho Springs TO ten
years imprisonment tie never en-
tered upon service OF his sentence
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
TOBACCO PLAN is ACCEPTED
Trusts Reorganlzatlon-Ino
dents Intervening Plea Denied

New York. Nov. 17-Judges La
eombo. Coke. Ward and Noyes OF the
United States circuit court issued
their final decree approving the tobac-
co trusts plan OF disintegration and
reorganization. Prior TO the issuance
q tie decree they denied the petition
pres anted for the privilege OF inter
Fen'ng in the case for the independent
topacco interests with the view OF
carrying the plan TO the Supreme
court for review.
II Is generally assured that the &C
uon Of the circuit court efectually
settie7 the case and no way Is now
ieit open for the independent tobac-
co interests 10 secure the Supreme
courts final review.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
QUAKE sHAKESC|T|ES
HOHENzOLLERN CASTLE AND
OTHER PLACES IN EUROPE
DAMAGED BY TREMoRs.
PEOPLE ARE PANIc-STRICkEN
Theater Audiences stanpeoed-vio-
lent Earth Shocks. Followed by
Several Lesser Ones Spread Alarm

Berlin. Germany. Nov. ls.-An earth
quake which was felt over a wide area
Of central Europe. damaged the cas-
tie OF Hohenzollern. on the steep ZoI-
lerberg. near Heohingen. Prussia
Statues on the beautiful structure
were disfigured and great cracks ap-
peared IN the towers.
At Constance. IN the grand duchy OF
Baden. the spire and cross OF the
cathedral. the most imposing building
in the city. fell A colossal statue OF
Germania. which crowned the postof-
fee building. tumbled into the street
Reports say the kingdom OF wurt-
temberg also was shaken hard
Frankfort IN Panic.
Earth shocks are unusual in the dis
tricts affected and the alarm OF the
people generally was greater than
would have been the case in countries
where seismic disturbances are a more
common occurrence.
At Frankfort. where houses were
shaken. the popuiace rushed into the
streets. panic stricken Great cracks
were made in the walls OF several
buildings
Stuttgart felt the movement strong
~ Houses rocked. pictures fell from
the walls. and furniture was tumbled
about Reports from Munich. Strass-
burg and Mayence tell o; similar ex-
periences-
Flee HeiceIbero Thester.
There was a panic in the theater at
Heidelberg. Near Lautiingen a rail-
way viaduct fell
Several buildings. including St Ste
pheu's church. were damaged at Null
hansen. and a large stone was shaken
from the church steeple.
swItzerlsnc Gets Big Shock.
Bern. Switzerland. Nov. ia VIC
lent earth shock was felt throughout
Switzerland at 1O:27 p N. This was
followed by lesser Quakes- The move
ment was especially strong in the can
tons Of Bern and Zurich. in the dis
trict OF Interlaken and throughout the
region Of the Alps. So far as known
there were no casualties
In Geneva street cars were cerailed-
In this city and in Zurich theater audi
ences were thrown into a panic and
rushed into the streets
At Chanonix enormous avaianenes
rushed down Mont Blanc Glass orna-
ments were broken in homes through
out the disturbed area The seismic
motion was from north 10 south
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24

he accepted service as one Of the
trustees and executors OF the estate.
This sum. which was TO be given In
lieu OF commissions. Justice Hughes
renowned on the ground that public
duties would prevent him from quail
flying as a trustee or executor
The four trustees OF Mr.. Puli,zer's
two newspapers. the New York World
and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. viii
receive lump sums OF $4,000 each IN
lieu OF commissions. according TO the
terms Of the will
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
IT'S HARVESTER FIRMS MOVE
negotiations with United states sus-
pended--AesIon OF Officers
Awaited.

washington. Nov. 1s.-Thc next
nose looking to the voluntary dlsinte-
eauon Of the International Harvester
,ompany rests with that corporation.
-esouations between the department
:. Justice and the company have been
suspended. pending action by officials
- me so-called harvester trust upon
We governments objections to the
80 80 q dissolution submitted by the
s'esensativves OF the company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24

Milwaukee. Nov. 16.-Judge August
Bsckus sentenced Emil Samefnk. a
carpenter. to support the widow OF the
man he killed Samefnk pleaded guilty
20 manslaughter IN connection with
the death OF Albert Jutrrfnski during
q row over a game OF carcs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
BEATTIE MUST DIE IN CHAIR
Governor Refuses 10 Interfere With
Death Sentence Against Con-
vctec Wife Slayer

Richmond. Va. Nov. 1s.-Governor
Mann declined TO interfere In the case
of Henry Clay Beattie. Jr. The young
wife murderer's last hope OF escaping
the electric chair November - thus
was swept away.
petition had been presented to the
governor for q respite OF al least 30
days for spiritual preparation
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
HUGHES F0RFEITS BIG GIFT
for Jurist " He Accepted Trustee
ship. but Duties Prevent.

New York. Nov. l6.-The complete
text OF Joseph Pulitzer's viii. which
was filed for probate. revealed a pro
vision for the payment OF 100000 10
Justice Charles T. Hughes OF the Su-
preme court OF the United States II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
n..a. nihhans $4,000

Baltimore. Nd. Nov ls-Handing
$50 600 IN $1,000 bills 70 Cardinal Glib
hons = man asked that a chair bs
founded in the new Gibbons memorial
institution. and exacted from the
church officials a pledge Of secrecy
concerning bis name.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
EIGHT MILLION FACE FAMINE
Inhabitants Of Twenty Russian Prov
inces in Dire Need Of Food
Through Crop Failure

81. Petersburg. Nov. lT.-Eight mil
lion persons are in need OF immediate
relief. owing 10 the failure Of tie
crops IN twenty Russian provinces
This startling announcement was
made in the duma by Premier Kokoy-
zoff in reply to interpretations con-
corning reports that famine threatened
a wide area
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
e,oodhounds Trail Robbers

Rosedale. Mo. Nov l'--Posses
with bloodhounds arrested two men
who are held as suspects In the rob
berry OF a number OF stores In this
vicinity and OF several hold-ups dur
ing the pas, few weeks
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24

New York. Nov. ia dispatch
from Easton. Pa received here. states
that the washington National bank OF
washington. n. j.. has closed It's doors
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24

In the case Of the tobacco trust.
for instance. the settlement in the Cir
cult court. in which the representa-
lives OF the government seem inclined
10 concur. practically leaves all Of the
companies still substantially under
the control OF % original defendants
Such n result Is lamentable srom the
standpoint Of Justice The decision
OF the circuit court. II allowed TO
stand. means that the tobacco trust
has merely been obliged TO change
its clothes and that none OF the real
offenders have received any real pun
fshment
Surely miscarriage OF justice is not
TOO strong a term TO apply TO such a
result when considered In connection
with what the Supreme court said OF
this trust
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24
HITS TAFT POLICY
ROOSEVELT SAYS CHAOTIC GOV
EMINENT TRUST PLAN SHOULD
BE REDUCED TO ORDER.
FOR BUREAU AS REMEDY
Former President In Magazine Article
Sees Miscarriage CO Justice as TO
corbsnes-Denies That Steel Men
MIslcd Him

New York. Nov. 17.-Recent ntiga
tion and legislation 10 regulate the
trusts is discussed and . remedy Is
suggested BY Theodore Roosevelt In
IN editorial entitled The Trusts. the
People and the Square Deal. publish
ed In the Outlook
The suit against the Steel trust by
the government Mr. Roosevelt be-
gins. has brought yividly before our
people the need OF reducing TO order
our chaotic government policy as re
CARDS business He closes with the
following recommendation:
The national government exercises
control over interstate commerce rail-
ways. and II can IN similar fashion.
through an appropriate governmental
body. exercise control over all indus
trial organizations engaged In int
state commerce This control should
be exercised. not by the courts. but BY
an administrative bureau or board
such as the bureau OF corporations or
the interstate commerce commission:
for the courts cannot with. ADVANTAGE
permanently perform executive ano
administrative functions"
Denies Steel Men misIed Him.
Before taking up his general theme
Mr.. Roosevelt pauses 10 deny that the
representatives OF the Steel corpora
ton nisled him while be vas presi-
dent Referring 10 the suit against
the Steel trust he saws.
-One OF the grounds for the suit Is
the acquisition by the Steel corpora
tion OF the Tennessee Coal and Iron
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-11-24

company. and Il has been alleged. on
the authority OF the government on
cials engaged in carrying on the suit
that as regards this transaction I was
misled by the representatives OF the
Steel corporation. and that the facts
were not accurately or truthfully laid
before ne This statement Is not
correct
Il believed az the time that the
facts in the case were as represented
20 me on behalf OF the Steel corpora
ton. and my further knowledge has
convinced me that this was true
Lawsuit Plan Is Attacked.
Returning TO the main subject. Mr..
Roosevelt continued:
TO attempt 10 meet the whole prob
lem. not By administrative govern
mental action but By a succession OF
lawsuits. Il hopeless from the stand
point OF working out permanently
satisfactory solution. Moreover. the
results sought TO be achieved are
achieved only in extremely insufficient
and fragmentary measure by breaking
up all big corporations. whether they
have behaved well or III. into a mum
Der OF little corporations. which II is
perfectly certain will be largely and
perhaps altogether under the same
control
Such action is harsh and mischie-
vous II the corporation Is guilty Of
nothing except its size: and where. as
In the case OF the Standard Oil. and
especially the tobacco trust. the cor
poration has been guilty OF immoral
and antisocial practices. there Is need
for far more drastic and thoroughgo-
ing action than any that has been
taken under the recent decree OF the
Supreme court
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-06-16
heIress 10 Million Found

A search for the heiress to fortune
worth probably sl,0oO,0Oo, conducted
by Joseph II. Choate, came to sue
cessful conclusion here yesterday, and
today Margaret Iogersoll is huirying
northward to claim her estate.
Miss lngersoll, Who has been sought
by detectives for ever two years, first
by her father, and since his death by
Mr. Choete, acting as executor of his
will, has been working for the last few
days as cashier in restaurant in
Marietta. Ga. She came South some
years ago, first to Birmingham, then
i to Savannah, left Savannah for Macon
and was in Atlanta Entil a few days
ago, when she went to Marietta for
all her travels as cashier for either
moving-p picture shows or restaurants.
Eighteen years ago her father and
mother were living in New York in
hard luck. The father decided one
night to go West and try it there.
Fortune did not come his way as
rapidly as he had hoped and family
and father lost track of each other.
About two years ago he struck it rich
and came back to New York hunting
for his family. BE learned that his
daughter had started South and en-
ployed detective agency 10 Jackson
Vile to look her up.
When he felt be was near death he
drew up his Will, leaving every thing
to his daughter, and made Mr. Choate
his executor. directing that the search
be continued
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-06-16
OF Interest to Women.

is said that there is proposition
in the air to have the styles of women's
dress fixed by congressional commit.
tee, once in year or two, in order to
free the women from the exactions of
the manufacturer and fashion dictator.
1t is not 50 long ago since woman
suit serve at least two or three sea-
sons, but at present, the people who
make the fashions decide that to wear
a style longer than one year is out of
the question In extreme cases, styles
change several times year, and ex.
pense of dress is becoming intensely
Cumbersome.
Mrs. Maria Owens, of Chicago, is
the only woman on the police force
who has held a position for ten years;
she would be the only person eligible
70 the position Of chief of police in case
the ten-year rule passes, but, not hav-
right to vote, she could not be elect
ed She has been a compulsory educa-
ton officer for ter years.
Time has touched lightly Mis-. John
A. Logan, and the cause or her preser-
walton is found in. the constant occu-
patton of mind through all the years
of her life. She was a busy woman
during her husbands life, and after
his death, although we'll provided for,
she refused to he idle, and devoted her
time and energies to editorial and lit
erary work, giving lectures and writ
ing for magazines and newspapers; she
has also been identified with many
charitable undertakings, and in many
ways Feeking up her undiminished
mental activities.
a few years ago, woman had no out
let for her energies other than the
school or sewing loom, unless she mar
| ried. AT present, the :hools and col
leges are turning out more women
graduates than men, and every year
more women are successfully entering
the professions as well as the trades
and business. In all gainful occupa-
tons women are increasingly found
not only in the large cities, but in
smaller towns.