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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
I'D DEAL WITH DEVIL"
c. S. MEILEN TESTlFIES
Former New Haven Head Wanted to
Reach" Anybody Necessary to
Effect West Chester Purchase.

washington, May 15-Details of
financial methods of the New Haven
railroad, in the acquisition of subsid-
faries. particularly the New York,
West Chester & Boston, were dis
closed to the interstate commerce
commission by Charles s. Mellen, for
mer president Of the New Haven.
With seeming frankness ME Mellen,
under questioning. told of his negotia-
tons with former Police Inspector
Byrnes OF New York for the exchange
or 5000 New Haven shares for $4,000
shares of West Chester stock, because
he thought that Byrnes had influence
with people whom 1T was necessary
to reach"
Mr.. Mellen bluntly said he would
nave been willing to deal with the
devil or anybody else" in the transac-
ton.
The due bills, which at times Mr.
Mellen was obliged to give when the
exchange Of stock was made, as he did
not have always either the cash or the
stock when the exchange was effected.
are outstanding, according to Mr. Mel
len. in considerable amounts Many
of them had been presented, he admit
ted, since his retirement from tho
presidency of the New Haven
Asked as to the names that ap-
peared on the West Chester shares as
holders of the stock, Mr. Mellen said:
The shares apparently were made
out IN the names of clerks and other"
Mr.. Mellen said he believed an at
tempt was made to conceal the own
ers OF the stock"
1T is my suspicion he added, the
shares were issued % contractors who
then placed them where they would
do the most good"
What did you regard as the value
OF the West Chester stock at that
timer"
Well, thought the stock was worth
about ten cents pound"
Q.-What persons were responsible
for your being made resident of the
New Haven? Al think the person
chiefly responsible was the late Mr..
Morgan. l had met him when : was
second vice-president Of the New Ha-
ven, between 1892 and 1897.
Q.-What was your salary? At
was $4,000 year for time and af-
terward 100000.
Mr.. Mellens examination scarcely
had been begun when an adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
2 MICHIGAN WOMEN KILLED
Three Other Persona Are Injured
When Car Hits Auto Near
Albion, Mich.

Albion, Mich. May 15.-Mrs. Polly
Lindsey. sixty-four. and Mrs. Ambrose
f. Lampman, fifty. were killed and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles III. Lindsey and A z.
Lampman painfully injured when an
eastbound electric car OF the Michigan
United Traction struck the automobile
containing the party and driven by
Lindsey on Newburg road. a mile
east of Albion The injured are in
the Albion city hospital. The auto
motor went dead CROSSING the track
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
Fatal Defect.

The Rev! Bascom Anthony, presid.
ing elder Of the Methodist church in
southern Georgia, tells a story of q
negro pastor down his way who failed
to give satisfaction to his flock. A
committee from the congregation wait
ed on him to request his resignation.
Look here!" demanded the preach
er. 'Whut's de trouble wild nah
preachin'? Don't | argufy?"
You sho' does, eldah," agreed the
spokesman.
Don't 'sputify concernin' de Scrip
tures?"
You suttinly does" admitted the
other.
Den what's wrong"
We'll, eldah," stated the head OF
the committee, hits dis way: You ar
gufies and you 'sputifies. but you don't
show Observation-Disclosures Evening
Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
DEATH TAKES US. PAYMASTER
Scarlet Fever Fatal to Officer on the
Gunboat vicksburg While In
Mexican Waters.

Vallejo. Cal. May 1S.-A radiogram
was received at Mare island from the
United States gunboat Vicksburg in
Mazatlan harbor announcing the death
on board of Paymaster Rishworth
Nicholson of scarlet fever. The Vicks.
burg has sailed for San Pedro 10 land
the body. Nicholson was brother-in-
law OF former Secretary OF the Navy
Metcalf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
FARMER is FOUND EXEMPT
Bound by the Workmen's Com
pensation Act.

Freeport, ILL.,, May 18.-The farmer
does not come under the workmen's
compensation act, according TO a de-
cision Of the state industrial board in
the case Of DR.. James A. Polling OF
this city against Henry w. Brown, q
farmer. Polling was awarded 5000 for
professional services rendered Charles
Crane, who, while in Browns employ.
was fatally injured. The board re-
versed the award
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
MAY GUST AMMONS.
SENATE RESOLUTION ASKS Gov
ERNOR TO auiT FOR GOOD
or COLORADO.
MINERS REFUSE To TESTIFY
Strikers Will Net Appear Before
CouTs-Mariial, Declaring Ii a White
wash"-Officer Says Troops Fired
Ludlow Tent Colony.

Denver. Colo, May EX-SENATOR Rob
inson's resolution calling upon Gov.
ernor Ammons TO retire from Office
was introduced in the senate. The
resolution did not use the word re
sign" but requested him TO retire
Of the state
The resolution charges that the gov
ernor, III spite or having supreme
executive power and full control of
the military forces, has been unable
TO preserve the peace, execute the
laws or protect the lives and prop
erty OF the citizens"
The resolution recites the cost from
public funds already, with the enc
not in sight, and says concerning the
governor: The strong animosity
against him and the doubt in the
minds of many people OF his ability
20 perform the duties of his office
will make it very difficult, il not inn
possible, for the governor to preserve
the peace, execute the laws or protect
the lives and property Of the citizens. y
Senator Adams moved for an imme-
date consideration, but under the
rules the resolution went over at the
request of Senator Robinson.
Miners Refuse to Testify.
Declaring that a ''whitewash" has
been arranged. national state and
district leaders Of the striking coal
miners will not respond to subpoenas
to testify before the state military
court-martial now in session near
Golden TO try guard officers and pri-
Yates in connection with the destruc-
ton Of the strikers tent colony at
Ludlow, where nearly a score of men,
women and children lost their lives.
Labor leaders insist the officers in
charge of the court-martial are OBJ
sessed with militarism and that the
investigation Is not being conducted
along impartial lines.
All OF the witnesses so far examined
have been favorable to the accused
officers and none of them have been
cross-eXamined.
Says Troops Fired Tents.
The state militia fired directly into
the tents at Ludlow where two women
and IL children were suffocated by
fire and smoke April 20, according to
the admission by First Lieut.. Maurice
G. Bigelow, one of the chief witnesses
for the state soldiers before court-mar-
tial at Golden
This is the first time such an adj
mission has been made by a member
of the militia
Bigelow is first lieutenant in Com
pany B. Colorado National Guard. He
declared thai the tents were not fired
upon until after the strikers had at
tackled the militia.
Maj. Patrick J. Hammock. one of the
thirty-nine OF trial for murder. arson
and larceny, announced that his de-
tense would be that the soldiers were
compelled to fire on the strikers. He
also declared that the finding OF a
mutilated body of one Of the militia
men caused the soldiers to seek re-
venge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
Or. 8. T. Galloway Resigns.

Washington. May 16.-Secretary
Houston of the department of agricul-
ture has before him the resignation
of DR.. Beverly T. Galloway. the assist.
ant secretary. DR.. Galloway leaves
the government service TO become
dean OF the agricultural college at Cor.
nell university. position recently ten.
dered him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
SARGENT PAINTING Is Stolen,

New York, May 1S.-The directors
OF the Brooklyn Institute OF Arts and
Sciences announced that a Sargent
painting was stolen from the museum
May Q.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
New Modern DANCING

The leading Rupert and Instructor In New York
City. writes: Dear Sr:-I have used ALIENS
Foor.EAsE. the anfseptic powder TO be shaken into
the shoes, for the past ten years II Is blessing TO
all who are compelled 20 be their feet dance
eight or ten hours daily. and find that ALLKSs
fooT-EAsE keeps my feet cool takes the friction
from the shoe. prevents cons and Sore. Aching feet
j recommend AZ To all my pupils"
tsigned) Il. FLETCHER HALLAAORE
5ampleFREr. Address Allen 5. Ol ms tel lie Roy y Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
SLABS SELF Thirteen TIMES
Former Mayor of Baraboo, Wis, Falls
In Suicide Attempt-WiII Recover
From Wounds.

Baraboo. Wis, May 1S.-A. G. Buck
ley, a prominent business man and
former mayor at Baraboo, attempted
suicide here by cutting his throat and
stabDing himself Is times. Physicians
say he probably will recover
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

lew Westminster. b. c.. May 10
Herman Behrens of San Berdino, Cal.
and Frank Davis OF New Westminster.
burglars. were hanged here for the
murder OF James Archibald. police
man In Vancouver. Nay %. 1913.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
ASK CANAL TOLL ARBITRATION
Senator Mclean Predicts Peace Dove
Will Turn to Raven Unless Cor
4 rect Course Followed by U. S.

Washington, May Rehabilitation Of
the Panama tolls question was advo-
Gated in the senate by Senator Nc
Lean. Republican, of Connecticut. I'm
less such a course was pursued he
predicted that the pretty little bird
OF peace the United States has been
talking about will be known TO the
world as raven instead of a dove"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Photographers and engravers have
made farming very fascinating. With
the right periodicals before him. fell
low can spend very delightful eve
ming in agricultural pursuits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
$3.50. 600 for FOREIGN Missions.

Lancaster. Pa. May 1S.-The gen.
eral synod Of the Reformed church In
the United States set aside $25Q,s0c
TO aid foreign missions-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Washington, May 1s.-The federal
commission on industrial relations be-
gan public hearings in New York city
today regarding methods of employ
ment Offices and the unemployed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Wouldn't 1t be fine thing for Chi
cago people If Luther Burbank should
develop fat pea that wouldn't roll
OF their knives.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

A man with 16 wives got ten years
In the penitent;ary. II the punishment
was the aim of the court why was
he not sentenced TO live with all of
them ct once?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29
Trial Trips for Cup Defenders June 2

Boston. Mass. May 1.-THE first
trials OF the three New England built
cup class boats Resolute. Defiance and
Vanity will take place at Glen Cove,
y. Y. on June 2. BY that time each
one OF these three boats will have
been under a good sail test.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

The s,mplified spoilers claim TO
have reformed 5000 words. But so
far the rest OF the nation has not
caught IN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Warm beeswax is advised by Paris
doctors for rheumatism. That is a
big Improvement on the first idea OF
hot stings.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

In wrestling. the toe hold some
times Is barred by agreement OF the
contestants. Tango rules prohibit II
at all times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Woman can not claim that she has
won complete supremacy until she de-
prives father OF the honor OF wind
ing the clock.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Now II is claimed for radium that
II Will cure deafness. Perhaps in
time II may be found a panacea even
Tor that tired feeling.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Phya Prabakarangnga is Slams
new minister to the United States.
No; we don't know how 70 pronounce
It.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Medical science is puzzled to know
why savages have so few diseases.
Perhaps 1t is because they have SO
few doctors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

The scientists who are trying to
find out how big space is certainly
have an ample field for their investi-
cations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Happily no casualties have been re-
ported since the open season for base
ball umpires began.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

A Boston terrier has an income Of
$1,000 year. which proves that 1t Is
not always disagreeable to lead dogs
life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Some of those baseball contract
jumpers would star in field day
events
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

II you are not getting better your
self 1t is hard for you to believe that
the world is getting better. This Is
straight
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Never bet on another mans game
unless you are trying to entice him to
bet on one of your own.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Constipation causes many serious die
eases Ii is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One laxative,
three for cathartic. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Another of the great mysteries Of
life Is why company generally comes
on the cooks day off.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

as smart things as their parents say
they say.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

When starboard was abolished, the
navy officers should have known that
sideboard would follow it.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Who says the world is not getting
better? We have not seen a mother
in-law joke in months.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Don't be- misled. Ask for Red Cross
Ball Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. ADV.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

No really great man ever thinks he
II great
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Most Of US get the things we really
need, but few of US get the things
We want.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

and sometimes the turning doesn't
help it any.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Silence is golden. and a great deal
OF speech is brass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

ball pennant is to start the season by
winning games.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

China is importing quantities of
sodium for making soap. That coun-
try is certainly waking up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

A New York man wants to know II
all men are liars Well some have
not been caught yet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

surgeon says bad cooking causes
cancer. There Is no doubt that 1t
spells many lovely disposition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Quails and cartridges deserted parts
OF France when the aeroplane made
its appearance there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

The man / marry must be well
on
The man you marry woa't."-Hous-
ton Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

and opportunity is that they keep on
knocking.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

All OF US wonder why other people
take their troubles So seriously.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Some of this new dancing is just
plain prancing. That's all
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Things generally come the way OF
the man who goes after them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

Generally demogogue is the man
who opposes you I'm politics.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

In Bohemia last year s53.54S acres
Of sugar beets were grown.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

You might do your Fourth Of July
shopping now and avoid the rush.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-05-29

1t is grand larceny to charge admis
sion to some alleged grand opera
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05
ARE GOING
 ID CHISANA

Henry Bratnober, Nal. s. A. Hunt tngton, George c. Wilson and D. C.. Sargent, form very interesting par ty aboard the Alan ada enroute to the Chisana gold diggings. They have horses at Mccarthy and lots of provisions, including boilers and machinery aboard the Alameda which are to be aken in over the McCar- thy trail Sargent and Wilson were two or the first to reach the Chis- ana gold diggings.
 Maj. Huntington, was in 1898 employed by the Canadian govern-
 md attempted to blaze the trail 70 the Yukon h, tropolis via the Slkine river but the expedi- ton was given up although he pass ed through to Lake Teslin and down to Dawson. Henry ETatnober and D c. Sargeu.. have been interested in Copper properties ou the Nebesna fo many years and when the strike was made in the Chisana the latter i'm mediatelv went into the country and secured many claims ill the choic- est section of the country. George c. Wilson went into the Chisana country in 1906 and sank the first hole on Wilson creek. He was un- able to get to bedrock on account of water. At that time Aaron John son was sluicing on Johnson creek and he gave it up. Later the pay was located on EldOrado and Be- manga
 Sargent left the diggings last Oc- tober and is very familiar with all that has been done since the strike as well as the general prospects of the country. Both he and Wilson as well as Mir. Bratnober believe that the Chisala will make a good camp and that it will be agreat pro ducer. They are all hoping that the will build a railroad in- to the country.-Juneau Empire.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05
ADVOCATES LITERARY TEST
 FOR FOREIGN IMMIGRANTS

Seattle, Jan. 5-'I believe in the Iiteracy examination for immigrants as advocated by the American Fed eration of Labor," said Waler G. Beach, professor of social science at the University of Washington. Not because it is the most scien- tific method of limiting the number Of immigrants, but because it is the most easily applied"
 The measure which Professor Beach referred to s the one which requires that all foreigners pass ex- aminations in reading and writing in their own languag before being allowed to enter this country. This bill was defeated in the last con gress.
 Tt is absolutely necessary that the United States limit immigration until 1t is able to care for the flow of uneducated people that is pouring in here', said Mir. Beach. This includes all foreigners, for we cannot judge of their quality. This examination will effectually limit the influx for the time being and because of it's easy application it should be carried"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05
WILL NOT BE
 ON EXCURSION SCHEDULE

It was learned this morning from Agent V. I. Peterson, who receiv- ed advices from San Francisco, that the crack Pacific Coast liner Spo- kane would mot ply the summer eX- cursion run next summer, when the tourist season opens.
 The company has decided to aban- don the excursion trips entirely, and in doing so is quitting a pol icy that has existed for the past twenty yaers.
 The Spokane for several seasons has been making six trips each sum mer, carrying round trip passengers On the trips came many of the most influential and prominent people in the United States and from Europe and the Orient.
 From the middle of June to the middle of August the Spokane and the City of Seattle will be operated in regular commercial service be- tween Seattle and Sitka and way ports, including a special call at Taku and Windom glaciers, which will comprise about 12 round trips of about II days each,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05
MEET ID FORM
 A BRASS BAND

A number of young men met at the W. P. A. club Saturday night for the purpose of organizing a brass band for Skagway and partial or ganization was effected. It was the sense of the meeting that the band should be identified with the town and not be an association dependent upon it's own resources for success. The members desire the co-opera- ton of all the business interests of town in the movement and a committee was appointed to canvass and see what could be done to this end.
 There will be another meeting of the hoys at the same place on the night of the 18th when the report of the committee will be heard and some definite line of action formu- lated.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05

Active preparations are now un- der way to give the underground dredge owned by the Tanana Mines Excavation & Manufacturing compan a thorough workout, and the cor poration has secured a lay on the ground Of Mike Stiepovich and part ners on the lower end of Fairbanks creek. The owners of the dredge are planning to move the machinery from Chatanika within a few days and will set it in position as soon as possible.
 The ground on lower Fairbanks creek is about 65 feet to bedrock, and the operators will dismantle the machinery and rebuild il at the bot tom of the shaft. Should the dredge work as satisfactorily as the own CTS expect 1t will, the cost of op- erating would be reduced more than 66 per cent, and the demonstration
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-05
AN UNDERGROUND DREDGE
 ID BE PUT IN AT FAIRBANKS

O the practicability of the propo- sition would mean the opening up of many pieces of loW-grade ground.
 The owners of the plant feel con- fident of its success, although 1t did not prove as satisfactory as was hoped when working on Cleary creek. The plant, when working there, how ever, was operating under extreme ly unfavorable conditions, the bed rock being exceptionally hard and difficult to open up under any cir cumstances. The dredge also had a hoist that was too small for the size of the plant.
 John Beck, the designer and manufacturer of the plant, will be in charge of the work. Should the demonstration prove successful and practical, the company will build a number of other dredges and work them on the different creeks of the district. Times.