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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
BLOW TO GENERAL ELECTRIC
Federal Jucee orders the Dissolution
Of Subsidiary Companies Under
Sherman Antitrust Act.

Toledo. o.. Oct 13.-Judge John M.
killits rendered decree In the
United States district court for the
northern district OF Ohio. In favor OF
the government In the case brought
by the United States Encouragement
last summer in Cleveland against the
General Electric company and about
forty subsidiary companies controlled
by the General Electric company. un.
der the Sherman antitrust law.
In effect the decree orders the Gen
eral Electric company TO conduct all
Its business under its own name and
provides for the dissolution OF the Ma
uonh Electric Lamp company and
about thirty-five subsidiary corpora
lions. The petition was dismissed a
70 the Kentucky Electrical company
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
WOMAN'S CLOTHES FOUND
Garments Discovered Near Dixon, ILL.,,
Believed to Have Belonged to
Slain Bessie X. Webster.

Dixon, Ill, Oct 14.-Discovery OF
the remains Of a woman's skirt and
petticoat hidden with the torn rem
nant of an oilcloth toilet bag under a
bridge on the Pine creek road mile
north Of the spot where the muir
dered body of Bessie Kent Webster
was found has sent scores of search
ing parties to the spot
The clothing is thought to be that
of the murdered woman
w. w. Gigous, member OF the
coroner's jury which held the inquest
over the body of Bessie Kent WEB
ster, who has been passing much time
In the search for the missing clothes
of the murdered woman. made the dis
covery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
SEES EVIL IN INITIATIVE
Archbishop ireland Also Attacks the
Referendum and Recali-Talks
at Veterans Feast.

Council Bluffs, Ia. Oct. 12.-The In
itatiye. referendum and recall were
termed the weapons of mobocracy by
Archbishop Ireland In an address
here nj the banquet OF the Army OF
the Tennessee.
After relating the history OF the
making OF the democratic government
nv the newly born states after the
revolutionary war. Archbishop Ireland
said:
THE initiative. the referendum, the
recall. put into general practice. as
the evangelists OF the new social Cos
mel would fain have them, are nothing
more nor less than the madness OF
democracy"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
TWO NEGROES ARE LYNcHED
BLACKS Taken From caruthersvilIe
(Mo.) jail by Mob, shot and
Thrown Into River.

Charlottesville, Mo-. Oct. ia b.
Richardson and Ben Woods. negroes,
were taken from the city jail here and
Ivnched by a mob OF rs masked men
which battered down the doors. The
body of Richardson. riddled with bull
lots was found floating in the Missis-
s,nn, river. That Woods met a like
fate is the accepted belief. For some
time feeling against the negroes has
been high. Richardson. regarded as
a desnerate man, was locked up while
tho police we're investigating several
robberies. Woods was arrested for an
.ttack upon two young white woman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
JAMES B. MCNAMARA CALLED
TO TRIAL FOR MURDERS
Younger Brother Charged With Blow
Ing Up Los Angeles Times Build
ing to First Face Jury.
er.eaoo Evssse sos,.

Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. 12.-Witn
the arraignment In the superior court
of James B. Mcnamara. formally
charged with the murder OF Charles j.
Haggerty, the actual trial OF the
Times murder cases was begun
District Attorney John ID. Fredericks
had 10 indictments TO choose from
He had two prisoners on whom to
open his fire. He chose the younger or
the two Mcnamara brothers, sending
John j. Mcnamara back to his cell TO
await the outcome OF the first trial
He selected the Haggerty case be-
cause Baggerty. a machinist employed
by the Los Angeles Times on October
|. 1910, was found dead nearest the
place where the explosion occurred
that wrecked the building and killed
81 men.
The prosecution contends that this
explosion was caused by dynamite;
the defense that II was caused by gas.
The new Hall OF Records, In which the
trial is being held, is only a stones
throw from the scene OF the explo'
sion.
This was the setting OF the legal
stage. Upon It counsel for the defense
headed by Clarence s. Darrow OF Chi
cago. IN questions TO the jury and ar
guments to Judge Bordwell. sought &c
depict mighty contest between organ
lied labor-the McNamaras are unior
men-and It's opponents. without mucf
opposition frosn the prosecution
Attorney Lecompte Davis. examin
ing Jurors. headed straight for this
point in the examination OF tho frs
venireman-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
JUSTICE HARLAN VERY ILL
Attack Of Bronchitis Causes some
Anxiety Because OF Advanced
AGE OF Federal Jurist.

Washington. Oct. John Marshall
Harlan of Kentucky. associats Justice
of the United States Supreme court.
is III at his residence in this city. He
is suffering with acute bronchitis and
although his condition Is not serious
his illness is causing concern. owing
to his age. He was seventy-eight last
June. He is the Oldest nan in years
and in point OF service now on the Su-
preme bench.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
BLIZZARD RACES IN MONTANA
Two Feet Of Snow Carries Down
Wires and Delays Trains
Eutte Is Cut OF.

Pocn.sllo. Idaho. Oct l2.-South-
western Montana is in the grip OF
terrific snowstorm that cut of Butte
from communication with the outside
world.
Every telegraph and telephone wire
into that city has been leveled.
Before the wires ceased operation
Il was reported that over two feet OF
snow had fallen. all street car service
was suspended and all trains south OF
pu,te were running on delayed sched'
ules.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
DEATH TAKES NOTED MORMON
John Henry Smith Expires-leaves
Two Widows, Fifteen Children
nand Eighteen Grandchildren.

Salt Lake City. Utah. Oct. 14.-John
Henry Smith, a member OF the first
presidency OF the Mormon church.
second counselor TO the president.
Joseph Smith. died here OF hemor-
image of the lungs, aged sixty-five
years.
He left two widows. fifteen children
and eighteen grandchildren lie died
nj the residence OF his second wife,
Josephine @. Smith.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
TIDAL WAVE SWEEPS
WEST COAST OF MEXICO
Hundreds OF Lives Reported Lost
Many Americans In Stricken strip
81 Bodies Found al Guaymas.

Mexico City. Oct. i2.-Hundreds OF
lives have been lost. probably mil
lions OF dollars worth OF property de-
stroyed on the 110-mile strip Of the
west coast OF Mexico from Guaymas
to Medina. In the state Of Sonora. by
cloudburst. hurricane and tidal
wave
Thirty-seven bodies have been re-
covered at Guaymas and ten at Or
tiz.
The storm started at midnight. Oc-
tober 4. Within two hours Guaymas
was cut off by rail. telegraph and tel.
ephone from the outside world. Then
at three O'Clock In the morning OF Oc-
tober came a tidal wave from the
sea and a cloudburst from the land.
burying Guaymas. San Jose de Quay
mas and Ortiz. three important towns
containing hundreds OF Americans.
Nearly all the adobe houses were de.
stroyed. the frame and stone build
ings alone standing. Scores OF lower
class Mexicans were caught beneath
falling walls and drowned. The Gus
toms house at Guaymas, containing
more than 100000 worth of imports.
was destroyed. Launches. sloops and
two full-rigged schooners were hurled
high on the shore back OF Guaymas.
All the wharves were wiped out
The tidal wave and cloudburst
abated after seven hours. but the bur
ricane and torrential rain continued
for three days. completing the work
OF destruction. Twenty -seven vessels
of various sizes in the port OF Quay
mas were wrecked.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
BOATS IN CRASH AT FRISCO
Shock Throws $50 Navy Men Into
esy--AlI But One Sailor
Rescued.

San Francisco. Oct. IA launch
and its tow Of three boats from the
cruiser California. flagship OF the
Pacific feet. were struck by ferry
boat in San Francisco bay while re-
turning from the Oakland Mole after
the Oakland reception to President
Taft.
About $50 officers and sailors were
in the small craft. and many were
thrown into the bay.
II is said all but one sailor were res
cued.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
TUB TRUST SMASHED
FEDERAL COURT DECIDES IN Gov
ERNMENT's FAVOR IN DISCO
LUTON SUIT.
DECISION is SWEEPING ONE
Judges at Baltimore Hold Monopoly
In Manufacture Of Enamel Ware 10
Carried Further Than Its Patent
Rights Warrant.

baltimore, Md, Oct. 14.-In the
United States circuit court here Judge
John C. Rose rendered a decision in
favor of the government in its disso-
luton suit against the Standard SAM
tary Manufacturing company and 9th
ers, the so-called bath tub trust
Judge Pritchard concurred with Judge
Rose. while Judge Goff dissented.
The decision is most sweeping in its
character. Edwin p. Grosvenor, spe-
cial assistant to the United States at
torney, and United States District At
torney John Philip Hill OF Baltimore.
who conducted the case for the gov
eminent, stated that the decision sup
ports the governments contention on
every point
Decision Far Reaching.
While this decision is In a separate
case from the criminal action against
the alleged trust at Detroit. the pro-
ceedings concern the same subject
matter and are against the same de-
PENDANTS.
According to the prevailing opinion
the enamel ware put out by the con-
Germs, although manufactured by
means OF the automatic dredger OF
Wayman, is absolutely unpatented,
and anyone may sell IL as freely as
loaf of bread.
IF agreements in this case are not
violations of the Sherman act" says
the ruling, similar agreements among
all bakers OF bread, refners Of pc
troieum, grinders of snuff. etc. will be
legal, provided that somewhere in the
process OF making bread. refining pc
troleum, or grinding the snuff a pat
ented tool has been used"
Further on the opinion recites:
Monopoly ls Unlawful.
"A patentee is as much subject q
the laws of the land as is any othel
man. From one special application
Of one class OF laws he is exempt A
common law and by statute monopo
lies are unlawful AT common law AM
by statute a man who invented a new
and useful thing might be given
right which would enable him for
limited time effectually to monopoliz'
II.
"All men know that congress neve
intended when IL passed the Sherman
act to change the patent law. II di'
; not do so. The patentee may In spit
OF that law monopollze for the term
his patent the thing covered by hi
patent. Neither at common law. no
in this country by statute. has he eve
had a right to monopolize anythin
else"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
HYDE THREATENS ATTORNEY
wiz. Restraints Convicted Slayer In
Attack on U. s. Senator
James 3. Reed.

Kansas City. Mo-. Oct. f.-Whiie
rrn,,ed states Senator James o. Reed
was making an argument for the
state IN the hearing Of DR.. d. G. Hyde,
charged with the murder OF Col
THOMAS n. Swope. the physician. ut
teripg a threat. sprang toward the
senator.
Mrs. Hyde pulled Hyde back Into
h,s seat and the hearing proceeded.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20

wichita. Kan. Oct i3-Officers ano
friends have commenced a systematic
search for Ralph johnson. professor
OF mathematics in the Sterling. Kan.
high school. who disappeared here
Saturday. Last year be took special
work at the University OF Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
NASHVILLE ELECTS NEGRO
For the First Time In Quarter Cen
tury Man OF Black Race Gains
Seat In Council

Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 14.-For the
first time in % years Nashville elect
ed a negro city councilman DR. s p.
Harris. One of the last negro coun-
cilmen was J. c. Napier. now register
of the United States treasury. Harris
ran in opposition to the Democratic
primary nominee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20

santiago. Cuba. Oct. 4.-Pedro
Aguilera, a mining engineer, mine
owner and member OF the Spanish
American Iron company, was seized
by bandits and is held for q ransom
OF $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
SUFFRAGE Majority Now 2,4ss.

San Francisco. Oct 14.-Returns
received from 2.si precincts out OF
3i21 I'm this state give majority OF
? 4es for the woman suffrage amend
mept The remaining precincts ere in
remote mountain districts and their
vote is small.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
RODGERS AT KANSAS CITY
Covers 1.4s3 Miles I'm Trip From New
York and Is Near the Half
Way Point

Kansas City. Mo. Oct 12.-C. r.
Rodgers. sea-;o-sea aviator. landed In
swope park here. after flying 81 miles
from Marshall. Mo Reaching here he
had covered 1883 miles since leaving
New York and was within a few hours
from the half way point In his cross
continent Journey
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20

Columbia. Wis. Oct 14.-August
Languisch. his son. his daughter. and
Ruth Cook were killed on grade
crossing here when a freight train
crashed into the vehicle which was
conveying children from school.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-10-20
perna sheIIed by Italians.

Derna, Oct H. Derna was Dom
barded and hospitals and barracks
we're damaged as well as other build
ings. Many we're killed and wounded
The bombardment followed an unsuc-
cessful attempt by Italian bluejackets
to make a landing from warship In
the harbor.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The following services will be held
at the NJ. E. church. Sunday, October
29th.: Glass meeting at 10 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor at IL a. m.
from the text. Stir up the gift of
God that is in you" II Tim, 1-6. A
unconverted Sunday school at 2:45.
An Evening With the Hymns.
Instead of the usual preaching ser
vice in the evening, a musical pro-
sisting Of hymns and gospel songs.
The pastor will give n brief story OF
the hymns and songs as they are
sung by the choir and congregation.
The program will be:
Voluntary-Organ.
Hymn-"O, fer Thousand Tongues
Choir ami congregation.
Invocation.
Anthem-"Abide With Me"-Choir.
Scripture Reading.
Offertory.
Hymn, Come ye Sinners Poor and
Needy"-choir and congregation.
Gospel Song, "The Ninety AMI Nine"
Solo, by Mr.. VIM. Hampton.
Two part Anthem, Tho Lord is My
Light'-Misses Nellie Anger and
Laura Ayers.
Solo. Face to Face"-Mrs. Ada r.
Davis.
Hymn, Majestic Sweetness. Choir
and and congregation.
Duet, Rock of Ages"-Mrs. Davis
and Mr.. Hampton.
Gospel Song, Where is my Wander
ing Boy Tonight?"--Miss Auger.
Hymn. "Blest be the Tie"-Congresa-
tion.
Benediction.
Everybody is kindly invited to all
the services OF the church. Strangers
will find hearty welcome. Do not
miss this Evening with the Hymns"
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
s. A. WEBER, Pastor.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

1t is rumored that the people in
school for some time on account Of
quarantine, are about to return to
school.
Miss Clara Sawyer, teacher of
music in the schools of Central City
and Black Hawk fer tie past two
years, who spent the summer and
early fall in California for her health,
has been forbidden by her physician
to return to this section to resume
her work. The teachers in the schools
are doing their best to accomplish
something in this branch, but sincere
ly hope that regular teacher may
be provided soon.
The Freshmen Of the High school
entertained the remainder of the
school last Friday night with a re-
ception. On account of the nearness
OF Halloween, it was dubbed a Hal
lowe'an affair, and fortunes were
told to the light of candles and the
inhaling of noxious fumes. The even
Ing passed very pleasantly, although
1t must be admitted rather hilarious
ly. However, the hilarity WIGS entire
ly vocal. which can harm no one. The
bell rope was drawn up into the bel
fry, and the door locked, so that the
neighborhoCd was not disturbed. At
a reasonable hour yells were given In
appreciation of the success Of this
first Freshmen affair, and all went
away. ppresumably to their homes.
Mrs. Isabelle Mabee, county SUPER
intendent of Gilpin county. having
been reminded by a word in last
weeks issues of the weekly papers,
that shc had a duty to perform in
the matter Of visiting the High
school, spent Tuesday afternoon In
that building. She promises morn
ing visit soon.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.

The Ladies Aid society held its
first meeting since the summer re.
cess Thursday, with Mrs. Mckay.
The pastor will preach Sunday at
II a. m, on tho subject: THE Pay.
ment Of Moral Indebtedness"
The choir has been reorganized ant
will lead the music in the morning
services beginning Sunday.
Another feature of the church's
work was resumed this week, namely
the Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing. The devotional part will begin
at 1880 promptly. At 8 o'clock or be-
fore tho Sunday school lesson for the
following Sabbath will be taken up
with the pastor as leader and dis.
cussion by the superintendent and
others.
The Lords Supper will be observed
on Sunday. November 5th, with the
baptism OF infants and reception oi
new members.
A cordial invitation is extended to
tho public to drop in at any of these
services.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

; The first number of the High
School Lecture Course will be given
the evening of November 18th, either
at the opera house, if arrangements
can be made, or at one of the
churches. AS stated last week, this
course will consist of four numbers,
three from out of town, and one an
entertainment provided by the High
school
No pains or expense have been
of entertainers. Alvah Green, who ap-
pears for the first number, has not
an equal on the lecture platform as
an impersonator. He initiates every
ment guarantee more than satisfac-
tion with the evenings entertain
ment. 1t is hoped that the people all
over the county may buy tickets lib
profits will be applied strictly to the
benefit of the High school library;
to provide a line of books rather
more modern than the library now
to. meet expenses only, two hundred
s tson tickets at $3.50 should be
I'D before November 18th. The peo-
! pie of this, and surrounding commune
ties have in the past been so liberal
in the patronage of anything offer
ed on the stage for the benefit of
the schools that the management en-
tertains hopes that they will come
through this time in good style also.
OF course if they don't, some one will
have to stand the expense out of his
own pocket. There are given here a
few of the complimentary notices
which Mr.. Green, the first entertain
er, has received from the press of
the nation:
The Kansas City Evening Times
calls Alvah Green "One of the best
entertainers We ever had in our
town." and the Nashville, (Tenn.)
American says, mo mistake can be
made in securing the services of this
talented entertainer"
NO entertainer has more truly
portrayed the pecularities of the peo-
ple." says the Canton, Ohio, News;
and the Hamilton, Ohio, Daily Demo
crat calls his entertainment one OF
extraordinary merit
The Daily Journal, Niagara Falls,
n. Y, states that Alvah Green prov
ed great favorite with the aud
ience." and the Detroit Free Press
says that it was mo effort for him
to be interesting and entertaining"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
W. q. WILLIAMS FOUND DEAD.

William b. Williams, an old time
miner of Russell Gulch, was found
dea1 in bed in his cabin yesterday
morning by Grif. Hughes. He was
alive Tuesday evening, but had been
complaining of not feeling very we'll.
Death was a surprise to his friends.
Williams was born in North Wales
August 9th, 1864, making him AZ
years OF age. He was afflicted with
miners consumption and this In
reality was the cause of death. Dc
ceased leaves two children residing
in Denver and one in Johnstown,
Colo. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been made as a brother Is
expected to arrive tomorrow from
Fort Collins.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

DR.. Samuel Campbell Hotchkiss, Of
the U. S. public health and marine
hospital service, and also the bureau
of mines. has been in Central the
past week, examining miners to de-
termine the prevalence Of miners
consumption and hook worm. This
investigation is made in the line of
statistical work Of the government
and the examinations are madc
gratis. AS yet there is no remedy
for this disease which has proved
fatal to SO large per cent of the
miners Of Gilpin county. DR.. Hotch-
kiss stated that he was unable to de-
tact any symptoms Of tho hook
worm here, but says that the disease
prevails in mining camps, but more
particularly those OF Europe. DR..
Hotchkiss leaves in the morning for
Idaho Springs and Georgetown.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
IN RUSSELL GuLCH

School reopened Monday.
Frank Sober is home, laid I'D with
rheumatism.
Frank Kristafitch is doing as we'll
as possible.
Mrs. Robt. Trebilcock underwent
an operation in Denver Monday. So
far the patient is doing fairly well.
Joe Hore and family are again at
liberty. DR.. Froid fumigated their
residence the fore part of the week.
]. R. Joyce, Rich Hughes and VIM.
Tamblin's homes were fumigated by
DR.. Froid the fore part of the week.
There will be no danger in sending
the children to school, as the families
having or who have had the fever
will be kept out of school for ten
days after fumigating.
Don't forget the barber shop for
fine smokes, soft drinks, fine candies,
post cards, ice cream, stationery Of
all kinds, and school supplies.
Robert Trebilcock went to Dem
Yer Sunday to see his wife, who Is
in one of the hospitals in that city.
He reports that it will be three
weeks or more before his wife will
be able to come home.
Mrs. Muir is still in bed, her sick
ness being very slow proposition.
The Becky Sharp is handing out
some excellent returns to the faith
full leasers at present. Hope it con-
tinues, boys,
Joseph Bray met with serious ac-
cident this week. He has no whisk-
ers on the upper lip, the place where
the mustache uster grow. Poor Joe!
Crysty Mathison, better known as
Pigeon, the twirler for the Russell
Gulch Scrubs, will try out for the
Philadelphia team next spring. He
must be growing wing.
The pastor is very glad to note
that the fever is sufficiently under
control so that he may resume the
regular services of the church. The
Sunday school will meet next Sunday
morning at ten O'Clock, for the first
time in six weeks. All children who
are out of danger, and whose parents
are willing that they shall come, are
invited. Immediately after the SUM-
day school, the pastor will preach.
Everyone is invited to this service
Born-Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Serafine, a girl
A baby boy was born Tuesday to
Irwin Harmon.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

John Trevithick, who went to Gus
ter, S. D., two weeks ago with SER
ious intentions, was married Satur-
day of last week to Miss Ethel Pet
erson. The bride is a reilc of F. E.
Peterson, formerly proprietor of the
Adler hotel, and it was while visit
ing her uncle in this city that the
courtship which eliminated SO happi-
ly commenced. The young couple will
make their home in this city and are
expected to arrive within a few days.
The groom's friends are anxiously
awaiting his return as there will be
something doing in the excitement
line. The Observer extends hearty
congratulations to the newlyweds.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

From Tarrytown, N. Y, comes a
pleasant tale of mo-quitces which
get on gasoline jags an1 then ex-
plode, to the terror of the inhabi-
tants of Tarrytown, and one James
Brady is mentioned as having been
badly burned by fire in his mattress
started by a mosquito with its tank
full of gasoline, which cane too
near while Mr.. Brady was filling his
pipe and exploded. This is atout the
meanost thing the mosquito has done
yet. When we had all thought we had
discovered sure way to get rid of
mosquitoes ard malaria by using lib
orally the product of the Standard
Oil company, 1t appears that the
mosquitoes are trying to become i'm
mune by absorbing gasoline into
their systems.