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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
MANY ARE KILLED IN
SOUTHWESTERN TORNADO
Kansas. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Mis-
souri, Are Swept by Terrific Storms
Much Damage Wrought.

Kansas City. Mo. A pril IA The de
tails OF the tornadoes which swept
wide paths through parts OF Kansas
Oklahoma and Arkansas are yet far
from complete. Five persons are
known 10 have been killed In Kansas
and there is long list of injured
The property damage is i'm mense.
Five persons are known 10 have
been killed I'm Oklahoma The mum
Der OF injured appears to be greater
there than In Kansas. A relief train
carried Sc persons from Big Heart to
Tulsa for treatment in hospitals Big
Heart a town in the Usage nation. ap'
pears TO have borne the brunt OF the
storm in oklahoma What appears
10 have been "A second storm did much
damage south OF Muskogee-
Meager reports tell Of a tornado
that struck Plumerville Ark. Killing
three persons and lnjuring 25.
In Kansas the path of the storm was
unusually long and wide he twister
first made its appearance at Eskridge
a town in Wabaunsee county, south
west OF Topeka. After causing much
damage there II Jumped back into the
air and struck again at Notaw aka
and Whiting. where houses and barns
were destroyed The entire path Of the
storm was sixty or seventy miles long
and from three-fourths to a mile wide,
About sixty houses were damaged or
destroyed in this district. and 80
harms Were completely wrecked
tornado struck Cadet, a town Of
500 population In Washington county,
Missouri Two persons were killed
and IL injured The wind virtually
swept the town away Only ten
houses in the southeastern part Of
the town we're left Standing. The
parth Of the tornado through Cadet was
three-quarters of mile vide.
telephone message reports -four
killed and several injured at Valley
Mines. in Jefferson county Missouri.
A number Of buildings there we're de
molshed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
HILL RESIGNS POST
AMBASSADOR SENDS HIS RESiG-
NATION TO PRE- lDENT TAFT.
WHO HAS ACCEPTED 1T.
POTASH QUESTION INVOLVED
This Has Constituted Main Element
Of Diplom attic Activity in Roches-
ter Mans Tenancy Of Position
Sets July I as Date Of Retirement.

Washington. April 15.--One Of the
greatest surprises OF recent years in
official circles here was caused by
the announce ment that David Jayne
Hill OF Rochester. y. Y. has resigned
his place as ambassador Of the
United States TO Germany.
The resignation was accepted
promptly by President Taft. but in
the formal letters given out there is
no intimation OF the reasons for Mr..
Hills withdra wal The cause is a
mystery.
Reports OF friction between Mr. Hill
and the state department were in cir
culation. but no continuation was OBJ.
tainable from any source.
In his letter accepting the resigna-
tion the president thanks Mr. Hill
for his services az Berlin and says he
is glad 10 know that he will remain
there until July /. when the resigna-
tion goes into effect
Anbassa dor Ordered Home.
Ambassador Hill was ordered home
from Berlin several weeks ago TO dis
cuss. according to an announcement
Oy the state depart ment at the time.
the potash controy ersy between the
United States and Germany which for
a long time has been the subject of
diplomatic interchange in which Mr.
Hill has been intimately engaged
State department officials declined to
discuss the resignation.
The retiring ambassador has been
connected with the state department
for more than twelve years. entering
the service as assistant secretary OF
state October %. 1895. He was ap
pointed minister to Switzerland in
1903 and two years later transferred
10 the Netherlands. Since April 2
1905, he has been ambassador 10 Ger
many.
While Ambassador HIS resigna
tion was great surprise to officia
Washington and the diplomatic corps
7 here. IL was argued that the fact tha
| he is TO remain at his post until JULY
I | indicates that there was nothing
urgent in the ambas sador's action.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
MUST CHARGE EXACT FARES
interstate Commission Adopts Ruling
Forcing Roads TO Give Change
to Passengers.

Washington. April IA resolution
has been adopted by the interstate
commerce commission putting an end
TO the practice Of railroad compa MES,
for the sake Of convenience, selling
passenger tickets. whenever possible,
al charge in multplos Of five For
instance, If the fare. according TO the
mileage, figured "A cents. the rate ex-
acted has In many cases been 40
cents. and If II figures AZ cents. II
might be 40 cents. by the order issued
carriers are required TO make the
charge in odd cents. exacting the pre-
else fare in every instance
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
DR.. PEARSONS GIVES $500. 600
Phllanthroplst Celebrates His Ninety.
First Birthday by Making Large
Donations to Colleges.

Chicago. April l4.-Dr. ID. X. Pear.
sons. the aged phIlanthropist Of Hins-
dale. celebrated his ninety first birth.
day today by distributing $500. 600
among various religious and educa-
tional institutions. Among those
which benefit by the distribution Of
this sum are the American Board Of
Foreign Missions, 100000: Berea col,
lege. kentucky. 800 900; Doane col
lege. Nebraska s25 900. Northland
college. Wisconsin, $4,000: Highland
college. Kansas. $4,000, and McKen.
dree college. Lebanon, Ill. $40. 900.
other smaller gifts total s45.OOO
Doctor Pearsons' fortune was made
largely in Chicago real estate. in
which he invested practically all he
had shortly after the fire OF 1871. To
the money made in these and later
real estate operations were added
heavy profits from timber land pur-
chases.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
ADDIE Joss DIES IN TOLEDO
cleveiard's Great Pitcher Succur bs to
Tuberculsr irglts-Pitehed
No-Run No-Fit Game.

Toledo O.. April l5.-Adrlan c.
Joss. better known In the baseball
world as "Addie." welLknown pitcher
of the Cleveland American baseball
team. died at his home here Death
was due TO tubercular meningitis. from
which he had been a sufferer since last
sunday Joss was thirtyone years old
He is survived by wife and two
children. He was thirty-second de-
gree Mason and member Of the Mys-
tic Shrine
Joss joined the Cleveland American
league club in 1908 He became one
Of the premier pitchers OF the coun.
try and had the honor Of pitching
no-hit. no-run game against the Chi.
cago White Sox in 1908. his opponent
being Ed Walsh.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
FIRE DESTROYS POLO STANDS
Giants Plant In Ruins-Yankees OHer
Their Park-Cigarette Cause
Of Blaze.

New York. April 15-The Polo
grounds. the New York Nationals
magnificent home at the foot Of his
toric Coogan's BLUM in the upper pay
of the city-the biggest baseball arena
I'm the country-was swept by hfe
Everything inside the fences was
ruined. except the left field bleachegs
and the club house.
Manager McGraw thought the dam
age might reach $3.50, 600. Fire ae
partment officials declared Sl'oO''
probably would cover the damaA
A match or a glowing cigarette WAS
said 10 have started the blaze.
Frank Farrell president of the Ne"
York American Baseball club ha
fered the New York National League
club the use Of his grounds.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

The students Of a wcllknown wom.
ems college will probably be thrown
into spasms Of indignation by the
statement OF one OF them that plain
girls 80 to college to try TO compete
with rivals more endowed with natural
gifts IN the matrimonial market that
pretty and attractive girls do not need
college training 10 secure husbands.
This frank confession will not help to
popularize colleges education. nor the
exponents. either Of such ufarting
candid theories.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
Paroles Turkeysteallng Life Convict

Frankfort. KY. April Il Sentence
to life Imprisonment because he stole
one turkey. that being his third con
yiction for a felonious offense, Cas-
leased from the penitentiary here at
the end OF three months imprison-
ment on a conditional pardon signed
BY Governor Wilson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
PRIESTS MUST LEAVE BANKS
Bishop Issues Orders Putting Into e.
feet Decree Of Pope Forbidding
Partic ipation in Business.

Davenport. Ia April 17.-Bishop
James Davis Of the Roman Catholic
diocese Of Davenport has issued or
ders putting into effect a decree OF
the pope requiring that all priests
shall resign from positions which they
may hold as officers or directors Of
banks or other business institutions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
FEDERAL OFFICIAL IS DEAD
Assistant United States Treasurer
George s. Terry Passes Away v
South Carolina Resort.

Aiken. s. c.. April i5.-George 7
Terry. assistant United States treA.
urer at New York. died at York GOV
lege here. lie had been suffering TT
a week from an attack OF diabetes.
A son was the only member OF VIZ
family who was present at the dea' 4
bed. The body will be sent TO New
York.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

A Gotham magistrate complmented
in his court a wife who resented a
beating with a forcible rtmonstranoe
conveyed by a stove lid II All wives
we're so resourceful with the family
furniture there would be no need OF
the whipping post, and even the sen
timentallsts could not complain that
a wife injured her husbands self-re-
rpect by not taking her boatings with
patient submission.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
Bankers Conference Postponed.

Denver. Colo. April 17.-Denver
bankers have been advised that on
account OF the i'll health of former
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich the con
ference between the national none.
tary commission and western bank
ers scheduled TO be held here this
spring will be postponed until next
fall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

An investigation recently brought
out the fact that students Of a we'll
known college are being supplied with
skim milk. II the theory IS correct
that men are what they eat no wonder
need be expressed at the opinion late
ly delivered by prominent lecturer
that the colleges are turning out
crooks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Another kidnapper has just been
sentenced 10 twenty-five years Inn
prisonment. At this rate OF effective
Justice the kidnappers. when they re-
gain their liberty, will find their pc.
culiar industry among the lost arts
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
FIVE STEEL WORKERS KILLED
Fourteen Others Are injured. Two ga
tally. When Molten Metal
Splashes en- Them

Philadelphia, April l7.-Five work
men were killed two were fatally in
jured. and ~ others seriously hurt at
the Midvale steel works at Wayne
Junction when a huge container filed
with molten steel gave way, the fiery
liquid pouring or splashing over more
than score Of the employees George
r. Steel. superintendent :, is among the
injured
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Il IS proposed in Nevada to allow a
prisoner sentenced 10 death to make
choice between hanging or an instant
and painless poison Taken in connec-
ton with its willingness TO sever un.
pleasant marital bonds for any old
reason. this new proceeding certainly
establishes past argument that tho
state OF Nevada has most obliging
disposition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

A lady who seems TO have investi-
gated reports that one may live TO be
$50 years old If one will take the pre-
caution to avoid the use OF heavy I'M
derwear She is likely TO get in bad
with the wool producers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

There is a natural precedent to sup
port the tale OF the New York dog
which Is turning black as the result
of eating a black kitten. Plenty of
human beings eat crow and. as a rule.
Il makes them look black
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21
Noted Train Robber Paroled.

Sacramento. Cal. April l7-Chris
Evans, the train robber OF Evans and
Sonntag notoriety. was paroed from
Folsom prison. lie has been an in
mate for IL years. When the news
was told Evans he collapsed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

An American girl is alleged to have
paid $4,000 for a handkerchief in
Paris a few days ago Foolish maid
en-. She might have bought an inter
est In a French count for that price.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

A Danish warship going to Green
land will be the first craft OF that kind
10 enter the arctic circle. Let Us
hope 1t will not get cold feet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Jail sentences should not be con-
fined 70 women smugglers. The male
wholesalers should get their share.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

II radlum IS to become the rival OF
coal as a heat producer the coal pro-
ducers think that their article should
be nearer the price demanded for the
rival article.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

A Chicago mail order house has just
shipped 10000 alarm clocks 70 China.
What China really wants is something
10 eat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

A new revolution IS threatened in
Turkey 1t begins 10 look as If Tur-
key must have Spanish blood IN its
veins.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Despite electricity in its various
uses. the mule goes right on becom-
ing every year more valuable
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Man has worn the trousers too long
20 allow women 10 appropriate them
without protest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Among those who are not kicking
about the weather are the youthful
sportsmen who play "mibs.'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

One man predicts the end OF the
world in 1912 and another sees the
coming OF the millennium in 1915.
One OF them. must be wrong
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

The sleeping sickness is increasing
lin Philadelphia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Our notion OF the height Of folly Is
an all attempt 10 shoot up an ocean
liner.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Sleeping sickness is said to be car
ried by goldfish. Don't allow your
goldfish 10 run al large.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Black frost has killed the Georgia
peach crop. though perhaps white
frost would have been as bad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

Paris afirms that modistes are born
and not made It is pity that hats
and gowns do not come the same
way.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

The crusade against the househy
this year is 70 be exceedingly suenu-
Gus
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

This IS the season when fsh is con-
sidered a fine brain food.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

In Russia they call the harem skirt
a "jupecullotte. That ought TO XIII
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-04-21

The harem skirt seems destined to
a short life and an exciting one.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
A VETO WOULD BE A Boo,rERANG

is make
esgus
anything But President quite failures
in such efforts as he has two and half years And ore would think he
discovered by this time that he nc
illogical obsolete the American people He has tried at Boston in
Aidrich winona euogzng
make slightest impression public
his excogtations
ideas
In suct matters cities ANIL ana 6ts ,o, - M as
a
everything he does and hence the excathe opinion of by man d
will President failure
public speeches
undst
a poenou fashion Now, ne IS about to commit an act OF eo
moderate bs not
rhy are suh roareos as even epuocans can approve IN
represent monopoly exclusively and who really believe oy and
President these
pisnirel
arr ana hvn Nn,shd - y wnn win tb, vr Got over I tho
wegh dead If this n board must be made the pen and scape
possibly Infamous
principles how
insists
self to pieces committing political ha kari in the neamns spendos OF
Illuminating intelligence eugas Which one OBJ
a Taft has
win That Is to sign those bills he o them he sins against light and
political
robbery
n
OF
$
robb tarim As
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15 ss2
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
S STATE TATE EXHIBITS. S

80 Instructive and educational exhibits
from the vaifous State Institutions
will, be featured gt the = Ohio state
Fair. The average man pays little or
no attention tolthsNinner workings OF
cur renal and charitable institutions.
or THE former he pictnEes the horror
of Siberia. or the latter,he Is too
much engrossed with his own affairs
TO give It the thought Il descrvesIanl
should command from every citizen.
lie, is quick TO criticise without be-
Ing familiar how the he'instituHonis con.
Quoted and the effort that those in
charge are putting forth for the vel.
faref Of the inmates Two years ago
state institnuohsn fhada tBolf,. first 6;..
hibit at tne State Fair. Visitors were
amaatd at these displays, as ,generally
they had no conception of the output
of their schools and workshops. 1t
was a grand school of learning. The
exhibits yiyidly portrayed the good
these Institutions were accomplishing,
Those in charge we're the recipients
of many compliments. These insii-
tutions belong to Ohio. They are
supported by public funds. Their
manufactures form a prominent part
of 'our State Exposition. They are
brought there for your inspection.
From them You can Judge as to
whether the administration OF these
institutions Is in good hands. 1t Is
your privilege and duty to ascertain
what the state is ACCOMPLISHING for
its wards. The State Fair will bo
held in Columbus. August 2s- Septem
ber 1. Pay 1t a visit. ,lnspect the
state exhibits. Ask questions Of those
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14

Those who desire TO participate in the
great privilege should see the Secre-
tary of their County Agricultural So
cioty at once. and learn what Is neces-
cary to qualify for these positions.
Numerous Improvements
Tho Ohio State Fair which now
might more properly be designated an
exposition, has grown to such mag
nificent proportions that almost any
expense would be justified in equip
ing it to handle its great exhibits,
This year 70 less than 100000 has
been expended for enlarged buildr
ings and other permanent In proyer
ments. The most beautiful amrsement
parks in the country do not excel the
Ohio, State Fair grounds. (which has
become a thing Of beauty and a JOY
forever.
The fair will be open day and night
this year Each nights program VIII
close with a stupendous $4,000 flre,
works display. depicting Pcfrg's Vie
tory on Lake Erie. 'If,f ,nni,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
A PLAN TO UNITE
TWO CONFERENCES
Ohio Cities Believed TO he
Schemlng.

A question that is uppermost In
the minds of many Ohio Methodlsts
at this time is the proposed merger
Of the North Ohio and East Ohio
conferences of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, says the Delaware Gaz-
ette. A committee OF Gotten min
listers and ten laymen-appointad to
represent Cleveland and vicinity has
made a report favoring the action
The first argument offered is one
in the interest Of Cleveland. refer
ring to having the city all in Zone
conference, Another advantage shg-
rested is that Cleveland might get \,
resident bishop and the location 'of
one or mora secretarial offices II
the union takes place the new body
would probably be called the North
east Ohio conference II would con-
sist of $40 ministers and equal num-
hor Of lav memhrrs. II would be too
large body to be entertained out
side of the more impoftant cities of
the territory represented.
II is thought thai representatives
Of the country charges may not ia
vor the proposition.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14

George W. Perkins suggests that Congress find
rally empIoy a. ands ettergsat
of
socaled
d 81 9or.8u
would
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
DISPLAY
OF AUTOMOBILES
Complete Show Of Modern Ma
chimes at Ohio State Fair.

The automobile show at the coming
Ohio State Fair, Aug. 2S to Sept. l.
is attracting wide attention. Leading
manufacturers have engaged space.
One entire building will be devoted
to thb bse displays Not only viii tisl.
tors be able to view the finished car,
but moving picture Show viii be in
stalled that all may familiarize them
selves with the manufacture of the
modern machine; 10000 feet of film
required in this production. rhe pic
lures are most interesting. Vividly
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14

and fwisting strength. Then comes
the machine shop ald the automatic
tool room, where tho use Of special
jigs muitiplIes the efficiency OF one
man 20 fold lt
Step by step the work goes on UNI
I'll the assembling room Is reached
and the factory inspection of com
pleied parts begins. Piece by piece
the ear eiowe until ready for the
road tests which arc vividly partray-
cd. Then comes final inspection and
the complete car looms up, a monu-
mcnt to modern engineering and pro-
duction science. $40
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
GRANGE ReuNloN.

State Master r. c. Laylln an
nounces that the annual reunion OF
Ohio Patrons of IIusbandry will be
held on the state Fair grounds. We'd
nesday and Thursday. August 80 and
81. The members will meet in beau
tiful Grange Hall. An interesting
program wlll~ be arranged, Hon.
Olive Wilson, Lecturer of The Ma
tional Grunge. will be present both
days. and address the patrons. The
present year has proven a banner ono
for. the order, andsMaster Lasliti de-
sircs a full attendance, that its sue
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14

they present the minute details OF
NE different processes of manufac-
tune.
II is almost impossible to give an
ADEQUATE idea of the realistic pano-
rama that the films present, At the
outset one sees the pig iron being
wheeled into the receiving bins and
then is presented the chemists at
work testing the steel for carbon,
sulphur and manganese. Next Is seen
the heat tests and then the foundry
and drop forging departments In full
operations. Following these are the
heat tests and the tests for tensile
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
HARNESS RACING
AT STATE FAIR
Fifteen Events With Purses Ag-
gregating $4,000.

Lovers of the race horse and tho
horse race have been especially well
provided for this year. Fifteen great
harness events have been scheduled
for the FIVE days of the meeting, with
purses aggregatirg eleven thousand
dollars. This viii be sure to bring
out hundreds of the fleetest trotters
and PAGERS in the country These
races may be witnessed without en-
countering any of the Objectionable
features which sometimes obtain at
other race meetings.
Farm Boys Camp.
One hundred farm boys will assist
in the management of the fair this
year. their expense for the entire
week being borne by the State Board.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14

cess may be httingly celebrated. A
hearty welcome extended to all.
The State Fair this year will far
excel all previous exhibitions. Many
educational innovations will be intro
duced. Entertainments and amhse-
ments galore win prevail. Every
member of the order urged to make
arrangements to attend A'nli2'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-14
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