Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1897 — SEARLES GOES FREE. [ARTICLE]

SEARLES GOES FREE.

JUDGE BRADLEY ORDERS ACQUITTAL OF SUGAR KING. Questions Not Pertinent Decision Bays Senate Investigating Committee Went Outside Its JurisdictionHose Is Turned on Convicts. Senate Is Defied. In the case of John E. Searles, the sugar trust witness, Judge Bradley ordered the jury to bring in a verdict of acquittal, holding that the questions asked the witness by the Senate Committee were not pertinent, and, if so, were not within the jurisdiction of the committee. The judge's opinion was exhaustive. It had been reduced to writing. He pointed out that Mr. Searles had testified specifically that no money had been contributed by the sugar trust to the national campaign or for the purpose of influencing legislation or the election of United States Senators. As to the local contributions, Mr. Searles had testified that he dad not know how the contributions had been used, by whom or for what purpose. The questions put to the defendant were claimed to be pertinent to the second and third divisions of the Senatorial inquiry’, namely, as to whether the sugar trust had contributed sums to campaign funds with the purpose of influencing the election of a United States Senator and whether any Senator had been a party to a compact with the sugar trust had contributed to a campaign fund pie investigation as to whether the sugar arust had contributed to a campaign fund would be an unwarranted search into the private affairs of the company and plainly beyond the power of the Senate. The Senate Committee had reported that no testimony had been produced to show that the sugar trust had made any contributions to any national campaign fund or tor the purpose of affecting legislation. If money had gone for the purpose Of electing members of State Legislatures who in time would elect a United States Senator, it was beyond the power of the United States Senate to go behind the election of legislative members.

DROWNED OUT HINGLEADERB, Hose Turned on Striking Convicts at San Quentin. So far as external evidences go things are in an improved condition at the penitentiary a-t San Quentin, Cal. The State Board of Prison Directors held a special meeting and authorized the warden to shoot down convicts if necessary to restore order. One hundred rifles were borrowed from the armory of Company D, at San Rafael, and sent to the prison. Test extra guards were employed l and placed on the prison walls. CapL Birlem ordered out the fire hose. The nozzle was poked into the wicket of each cell and the convicts were thoroughly drenched. This operation was continued until 8 o’clock and finally the yelling and cursing ceased. FRANCE PLEDGES ITS AID. She Will Support the American Bimetallic Movement. There were 400 delegates present Friday at the annual meeting of the National Bimetallic at Paris. Deputy Fougeirol, who presided, spoke hopefully of the prospects of the movement. Premier Meline said that France alone could not Bettie the question. The co-operation of other powers was necessary, but the United 1 States had now brought the matter before Europe in a decisive way by sending commissioners whose ability and knowledge of the subject enabled them to speak with authority. “France under these circumstances,” he said in conclusion, “will support the efforts of the United States.’’ BOTH THE DUELLISTS KILLED. Young Texas Men Empty Their Revolvers Into Each Other. The neighborhood of Sweet Home, Tex., was assembled at church. Two young men, Will Lewis and Wit Bosworth, were among the number, and bad blood existed between them. They walked away from the crowd together and stopped l after going some distance, appearing to talk the matter over very calmly. One turned as if to leave, when the other drew a revolver. The other wheeled and both fired about the same instant and continued until their revolvers were empty. Both were dead when their friends got to them. Every bullet fired by each took effect

Athletes of the Following Is the standing of the clubs of the National Baseball League: W. L. W. L. Baltimore .. .23 8 Philadelphia. 17 17 Cincinnati ..23 11 Brooklyn ....18 18 Boston 20 12 Louisville ...15 16 Pittsburg ...18 12 Chicago 11 22 Cleveland ... 17 14 Washington.. 9 21 New York... 15 13 St. Louis.... 6 28 The showing of the members of the Western League is summarized below: W. L. W. L. St. Paul 27 10 Detroit 15 18 Milwaukee ..23 12 Minneapolis. 15 22 Indianapolis. 19 13 Kansas City. 12 24 Columbus ...17 14 G’nd Rapids. 9 24 Wants to Patent Hia Air Ship. Ferris D. Toucey of Duluth, engineer of the First National Building and a brother of General Manager Toucey of the New York Central road, will make application for patents on an airship in a few weeks. He has been working secretly for five years on his plans. The machine will use both steam and compressed air. There will be no wings, screw or gas employed. Make a Big Hani. At midnight Monday two masked men bound Peter Beith, who was in charge of the Providence mine, near Nevada, Cal., broke open the safe, and stole a large quantity of amalgamate. The loss is estimated at $20,000. Entire Family Killel. J. W. Roberts, with his wife and two children, was struck by an Illinois Central north-bound passenger train at Aima, 111., and all were instantly killed. They were driving hi a wagon Like a Gift from Heaven. The Shelbyville, Ind., sheriff was about to begin the sale, under foreclosure, of the farm belonging to William Wiley when the latter received $5,000, willed to him by a relative in Kentucky. The bequest was unexpected, and the amount enough to pay off the mortgage. Booth*Tucker Convicted. Commander Booth-Tucker, of the Sal ration Army, has been declared guilty of maintaining a nuisance at the army barracks, in New York, by a jury. BoothTucker may be sentenced to the peniteo,or year, or be compelled to pay a fine of S6OO, or both. ■ C'-

Tillman takes the trail. Would Renew the Fenate Inquiry Into Sugar Schedules. Senator Tillman of South Carolina introduced a resolution in the Senate for the appointment of a special committee of five Senators to inquire into recent reports of speculation by Senators in sugar stocks and as to advance information by New York speculators as to the sugar schedule of the tariff bill; also to continue the investigation made in 1894. The resolution recites that one man is serving a sentence in jail and that another was recently acquitted on a technicality, and provides for conducting the investigation so all questions shall be pertinent. Senator Frye, in the chair, promptly referred the resolution to the Committee on Contingent Expenses. Mr. TiHman was allowed to speak on the subject by unanimous consent. Mr. Tillman made a very sensational speech. He said the Democratic members of the Finance Committee were under a cloud on account of the sugar schedule of the tariff bill of 1894; also that the Republican members of the Finance Committee were now under suspicion. One party was as deep in the mud as the other in the mire, asserted Mr. Tillman. Mr. Pettus of Alabama demanded that Mr. Tillman should specify his charges and that the whole Senate should not be subject to his sweeping assertions. Mr. TiHman said Chapman was in a jail turned into a club, while the great magnate had gone free on a technicality.

ZANZIBAR SLAVES FREED. Most of Them Will Remain with Their Old Masters. United States Consul Mohuu at Zanzibar has informed the State Department that the sultan, Hamaud Bin Mahomed Bin Said, April 7 issued a proclamation abolishing the legal status of slavery in the islands of Zanzibar and Cemba. The consul says.- “It was thought by many persons that the effect of freeing the slaves would be to throw many thousand negroes on their own resources, and that great suffering and privations would ensue for three or four years, but from what I can see not one person will suffer in the slightest degree. In my opinion not 10 per cent of the present generation of slaves will leave their masters, and to outward appearances the condition of the negro is the same as before emancipation. The Arabs received the news with submission. The town was absolutely quiet, although sailors and marines were prepared to land from the British men-of-war in the harbor. I don’t think there is the slightest fear of future trouble.”

WATER IN THE WHISKY. Alaska Smugglers Said to Have Made $45,000 Last Year. News comes from Alaska that liquor of doubtful quality is being smuggled into that territory in large quantities. The shipment of liquor there is unlawful, except where special permits are granted, but many saloons receive fresh consignments by every steamer, though liquor is never entered on the manifests. The latest ruse for getting quantities of whisky into the interior is to take it through Alaska in bond for British territory beyond. Being prohibited there, a bond is given British customs officers to take it out in a specified time. Means are found for taking it across the line into Alaska at some point not watched by American officers. It is asserted that in this way 1,200 gallons of high-proof spirits were distributed among Yukon mining eamps last season. By diluting the quantity was increased to 2,400 gallons, which sold for $25 a gallon, netting a profit to the smugglers of $45,000. Similar though smaller shipments are being made this year.

BANKER JOHNSON INDICTED. Charged with Violating Nearly Every Section of the Law. The Federal grand jury at Indianapolis found nine indictments against John F. Johnson, late president of the State National Bank of Logansport, Ind. He is charged with violating practically every section of the national banking law, including forgery. Fifteen counts in all have been prepared. It is found that the directors of the bank cannot be indicted for stupidity and incompetence, which the Federal authorities indicate is the chief trouble with them.

Kites in the Weather Service. The most significant development in weather forecasting for years, making it possible to forecast for a period of at least sixteen hours longer than at present and more accurately, has been attained by the weather bureau, and soon will bear practical fruit. This is the result of experiments with kites flown at distances of one to two miles above the surface of the earth, which have been quietly conducted in 'Washington for some weeks. Daily readings have been taken at this altitude, and the fact has been established that shifting of the wind occurs a mile above the earth’s surface from twelve to sixteen hours before the same change of direction occurs on the surface. This is due to the same forces which operate to cause wind shifts to produce a storm, one condition being dependent on the other. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has taken great interest in the experiments, which were made by Chief Moore of the weather bureau, and his consultations with Prof. Moore have resulted in the formulation of a policy which will make weather predictions more valuable in the future. The most imperfect part of weather forecasts now is the prediction as to rain or snow. Meteorologists for the last ten years have been impressed with the fact that future data as to storms must come from a knowledge of upper air conditions. The aeroplane investigations, it is announced, have reached that point where it can be safely stated that within six months the Government weather bureau, for the first time in the history of any meteorological service, can construct a telegraphic synchronous chart based on air conditions one mile above the earth. The chart will cover the conditions between the Alleghenies and the Rockies at the outset. This step probably will mark a new epoch in the weather forecasting problem.

Greece Objects, An Athens dispatch says: The Greek Government has sent a memorandum to the powers protesting against the indemnity demanded by Turkey, and also protesting against the proposed rectification of the Greek frontier. It is reported that the Turks have confiscated 1,250,000 bushels of wheat at Volo, and that the Turkish commander has issued a proclamation calling upon the peasants to return and gather the harvest or their crops will be confiscated. Advices from Lamia Thursday say that a fresh panic prevails there, and that people are fleeing from the city and deserting their children. Gomez Coming to See McKinley. Advices from Cuba were received by the Philadelphia junta to the effect that Gen. Gomez will com'e to this country as “secretary of war pro tern.” of the Cuban republic to confer with President McKinley. Gen. Garcia will command at home. Kills His Boy and Himself. Charles F. Hillyard, 50 years old, a well-known lawyer of Brooklyn, shot and killed, his 13-year-old son, William, and himself. Their bodies were found in a bedroom in Hillyard’s elegant home. Objects to Dr. AngelL The Turkish Government has made formal objection to receiving Dr. Frank B. Angell of Michigan as minister from the United States, according to a Washington itopatch to the New York Sun. It la said

the porte does nqt want as the dipiomttie representative ot this country a man who is in close touch and sympathy with the Christian missionary element in the Sultan's domain and strongly disapproves of the action of the porte in the Armenian massacres. Mustapha Bey. the Turkish minister in Washington, has notified Secretary Sherman of the position of his Government with respect to Dr. Angell. As an intimation of that character is final, Dr. Angell cannot go to Constantinople in his diplomatic capacity.

WAITING ON THE TARIFF. Business Hesitates Because ot Work at Washington. R. G. Dun & Co.’s Weekly Review of Trade says: “People are actually doing more business than they realize. They reckon by values, but these are much lower than in any previous year of prosperity and leave little margin for profits. In quantity there is almost as much business being done as in the years of greatest prosperity, and though the increase in population would call for a material expansion the comparison is not discouraging. llie recovery is slow, hesitating and gradual, but more has been done on the whole in May than in April, while returns of April showed the volume of business only 10 per cent smaller than that of the best year heretofore. Yet hesitation is doing its work every week, and multitudes are waiting because of possibilities at Washington who ought to be filling the demand for labor and the products of labor.” BAD IDAHO WRECK. Head-End Collision Kills Five Persons Outright. A head-end collision between a freight and a passenger train at American Falls, Idaho, caused the death, so far as is known, of nine men and the serious injury of eight others. Two of the latter will die. This is the worst wreck that has occurred on the Short Line in many years. The west-bound passenger was waiting for the freight at American Fails, standing in front of the station building. The freight coming east ran away on the hill west of American Falls. It is thought that the air brakes were tampered with. The freight, running fifty miles an hour, crashed into the passenger train, which was already backing up, right in front of the station. The station building was shattered/ Both engines were converted into scrap iron and twenty freight cars were wrecked.

TORRENT IN A TEXAS TOWN. Over a Hundred Homes Swept Away by a Rio Grande Flood. At El Paso, Texas, the levee broke and the flood waters of the Rio Grande rushed like mad spirits through the city. The Texas and Pacific Railway, realizing that hundreds of families were being flooded from their homes, backed in a large number of empty freight cars for the accommodation of the homeless. Not fewer than 120 homes were swept away. The crash of the walls of houses as they crumbled and fell was mingled with the cries of frightened women and children driven from their homes. Several hundred families are now housed in the freight cars standing in the sea of water. Poison in the Bread. Fred Beeson, an employe on the ranch of Harry Morse, at Sunol, Cal., used arsenic instead of baking powder in making a batch of bread. Beeson is dead, another man will die and several others are dangerously ill. Beeson was a new hand on the ranch. It was found necessary to secure a cook and Beeson was asked if he could fill the position. He said he could do plain cooking. He was put to work in the kitchen and his first work was to bake up a batch of bread and biscuits for the evening meal. When looking around the kitchen for soda Beeson found some white powder in a baking powder can. He assumed that it was soda and he added three heaping spoonfuls to the dough. Beeson set aside some of the dough for biscuits and then baked a batch of bread. The dinner was served and Beeson and one other man partook heartily of the biscuits. The others ate more sparingly. An investigation proved the powder used was arsenic. Great Strike of Miners Likely. The national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America have decided to order a general strike throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, to secure the (59-cent rate for mining. More than 50,000 miners will be affected by the order, and a desperate struggle between the men and operators will result. The order, it is said, has been decided on because of the fact that thirteen of the large coal companies in the Pittsburg district have secured control of all the lake front dockage.

Iron Mills Cut Wa jes 10 Per Cent. The Mahoning Valley Iron Company, the Brown Bonnell Iron Company, operating extensive mills at Youngstown, Ohio, and William Tod, engine builders, have posted notices of 10 per cent reduction in wages. Boodlers in Hnssio. Russian artillery officers stationed at Otchakoff, on the Dnieper, have been detected in selling large quantities of gunpowder and other stores to Odessa junk dealers.