Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1904 — Page 4

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Of Interest to Advertisers. An examination of tho latest Issue of tho American Newspaper Directory, the recognized authority on circulation ratings of newspapers In the U. S. and Canada, reveals the fact that In Indiana THE JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT has a higher circulation rating than Is accorded to any other paper published In Jasper County.

Township Conventions. JORDAN TOWNSHIP. The democratic voters of Jordan township will meet at Egypt school house on SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1904, at 2 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of nominating a township ticket to be voted for in November, and to select delegates to the county convention. Frank Welsh, Chairman. W, D Bbingle, Secretary. W T HEATFIELD TOWNSHIP. The democratic voters of Wbeatfield township will meet in Wheatfield, Indiana, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, on SATURDAY, APRIL 16,1904, for the purpose of nominating a full township ticket to be voted for at the November election and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. Simon Fendig, Chm. G. O. Stemuel, Sec. UNION TOWNSHIP. The democratic voters of Union township and all others who are willing to co-operate with them in bringing about a more economical administration of township affairs, are requested to meet in mass convention nt Wild Lilly school house on BATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1904, at 2:30 p.m., for the purpose of selecting candidates for the offices of township trustee and assessor. Walter Harrington, Chairman, So. Precinct. C. A. Harrington, Chairman, No. Precinct. Candidates’ Announcements. trustee union*tp. Harvey Davisson is a candidate for Trustee of Uniou Township, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. Mayor David S. Rose, democrat, was elected for the fourth time mayor of Milwaukee lastJTuesday by a plurality of 5,912.

Grover Cleveland|has come out in an endorsement for Judge Parker for president. This is a severe blow to Parker’s candidacy. CongressmanJE. D. Crumpacker was re-nominated for congress at LaPorte Tuesday, there being no opposition. F. C. Carson of Michigan City and R. S. Vanatta of Fowler were elected delegates to the national convention, with Harry Strohm of Kentland and Freemont Goodwine of |Williamsport, as alternates. A.JK. Sill of Monticello, was chosen as presidential elector. The Democrat has heard Capt. William Grithrie of Monticello, favorably mentioned as a desirable delegate to send from the Tenth district to the national democratic convention..slCapt. Guthrie is a high-minded democrat, a gentleman in every sense-of the word, and the democrats would be paying themselves and their state an honor in sending him to the national convention. In a small way they'would also be showing Mr. Guthrie their appreciation 'of the splendid campaign that he made two years ago against hopeless odds in this district.

Notice of Democratic City Convention. Pursuant to call of the Democratic Central Committee of the City of Rensselaer, the voters of said city will meet at the east court room in the court house at 7:45 p. m., on THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1904, for the purpose of nominating a city ticket to be voted for at the election to be held on May 2,1904, as follows: One candidate for Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer and Maishall. Previous to this meeting the voters of the several wards will on the same evening at 7:30 p. m., meet for the purpose of nominating two candidates for councilman in each ward, as follows: The voters of the First Ward in the ladies’ waiting room; The voters of the Second Ward in the sheriff’s office; The voters of the Third Ward in the East Court Room. J. A. McFarland, Chairman. G. L. Mainer, Sec. The Democratic state committee at a meeting held at Indianapolis last week decided to hold two state conventions this year. The first will be held May 12th, to select delegates at large to the national convention. The second will be held July 29th to nominate a state ticket.

United States Senator Burton of Kansas, convicted last week of corruption in office and sentenced to ten years in prison and fined SIO,OOO, is another Indiana product, having been born and reared in the Hoosier state, It would really seem that Indiana republicans have done a little more than their share of furnishing boodlers for public office, and is about time they called a halt. W. R. Hearst is entitled to a vote of thanks from the American people for his fight on the coal trust, wherein a decision was handed down in the United States Supreme court Monday, requiring the coal barons to produce their books and records and answer questions of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Perhaps anyone else could have taken this matter into court and prosecuted it to a finish, but they didn’t do it.

The “Prohis” have placed the following state ticket in the field: Governor, Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis; Leiut. Gov., H. C. Ramsey of Fredericksburg; Secretary of State, Alva H. Swain of Arlington; Auditor, R. V. King of Franklin; Treasurer, R. L. Leeson of Elwood; Attorney General, W. A. Swank of Crawfordsvilie; Reporter Supreme Court, E. W. Clark of Indianapolis; Supt. Public Instruction, Prof. A. L. Green of Lafayette; State Statistician, J. E. Cowgill of Indianapolis. I. 8. Wade of Lafayette was again nominated for congress from this district.

POLITICAL NOTES.

Nehemiah Hopkins, the present incumbent, and J. F. Bruner, the truant officer, have signified their willingness to accept the republican nomination for assessor of Marion township. There are three candidates for prosecuting attorney on the republican side at present, J. D. Sink, the present prosecutor, Ray D. Cummings of Kentland, and Roy Blue of Wheatfield. As Jasper county has the judge it would S3em only proper to give Newton the prosecutor. The republicans of this county have selected the following delegates to the state convention: W. E. Peck and W. O. Roadifer, Remington; R. B. Porter, G. E. Murray and W. F. Smith, Rensselaer; JohnGreve, Wheatfield; Lewis Tanner, Barkley tp.; O. A. YeoUnion tp.; A. J. Harmon, Newton tp ; Oris McCullough, Gillatn tp. L. W. Benbow has withdrawn from the republican race for the nomination for assessor in Union township, but J. R. Mallatt, S. St. Shreeves and John Porter are still in the ring, while David S. Alter has shied his caster in as a candidate for trustee againßt Greenip I. Thomas. *The convention will be held next Saturday, April 16, at Parr. Read The Democrat for news

SPRING ELECTIONS

Chicago Decides Upon Municipal Ownership of Street Railways. VOTE LARGE FOR AN OFF TEAR RetulU in Illinois Towns—Mayor Rose Re-Elected at MilwaukeeOther Return*. Chicago, April 7.—Republican* elected eighteen of the thirty-five aldermen chosen at the aldermanic elections. The Democrats were successful in sixteen wards, and la one ward —the Sixth—an fndepedent Republican was elected. There were, however, a number of surprises. Among these were the defeat of Alderman E. P. Herrmann in the Thirty-third ward, of Aidierman V. E. Cerveny In the Twelfth word, and the election of Peter Reinberg in the Twenty-sixth ward. In the Sixth ward, where one of the hottest fights of the campaign was made, E. C. Potter, the Independent candidate, was elected. Alderman Stanley Kumz was re-elected In the Sixteenth ward by a handsome majority. -Little Ballot” a Winner. AH of the propositions submitted to the people on the so-called “little ballot” were adopted by large majorities. The proposed tax for the maintenance of the Field Columbian museum was voted by the electors of the south town and Hyde Park. The proposition that the Crerar library be erected on the lake front was approved. On the questions of public policy submitted the propositions that the city take step toward acquiring the street railways, that no franchises be granted to street car companies, and that only licenses be given to the street railways, and that the city board of education be elected by the people Instead of being appointed by the mayor, were all can-led' by heavy majorities. Vote Large for Off Tear. An unusually large vote for an off year and for an election in which aldermen only were to be elected, was polled, the total vote for aldermen being 230,771. A number of saloon-keep-ers were arrested for keeping their places of business open In violation of the law. A voting machine was given a test trial in the Fourteenth precinct of the Twenty-fifth ward, and found favor With the people. The result of the election in that precinct reached the election board in the city baU three minutes after the poll closed. Such were the main features of the nldermanlc election in Chicago. Results In Illinois Town*. The elections in Illinois towns resulted in few noteworthy gains for either Democrats or Republicans. The Democratic vote In Franklin county was increased and the Republicans note gains in a few townships throughout the state. Springfield elected four Democratic aldermen and the Republicans three, while the Democrats had a decided victory In the election of supervisors. Other results: Democratic —Altamont, Charleston, Ramsey, and Pana. Republican— Bement, Dixon, Gibson City, Joliet, Kewanee, Monmouth, Macomb, Paxton, Pontiac, Rock Island, Vandalia, Waukegan, and Peoria. Split—Areola, Carmi, Eldorado, Galesburg, Moline, loledo, and Quincy. THE ELECTIONS IN WISCONSIN Bose Re-Elected Mayor or Milwaukee by About 6,000 Plurality. Milwaukee, April 7. —Mayor David S. Rose, Democrat, carried the city by a plurality of nearly 6,000 In the municipal election. The largest vote ever cast in the city was polled, amounting to 63,000, and was within a few hundred of the registered vote. The mayor received 23,820 votes, Guy D. Goff, the Republican candidate for mayor, received 17,840, and Victor E. Berger, the Social Democratic candidate, 16,000. The remainder went to the Social Labor party and scattering. It was one of the hottest campaigns ever waged in the city. The voting machines were used for the first time In all but two of the wards and proved an unqualified success. There was no disturbance of any kind, the voters being too busy rolling up votes for their candidates. Outside of Mayor Rose’s victory in the face of great opposition the success of the Social Democrats in electing nine aldermen, one-fifth of the council, was the feature. The nine aldermen elected by the Social Democrats will give them the balance of power in the council, as the Democrats have barely a majority, and this may be whittled l down. The Republicans lost heavily in aldermen, RepubUcan wards electing Social Democrats. The Social Democratic vote came from both of the old parties, but the greater part was drawn from the Republicans, and it was to this cause, In a great measure, that Mr. Goff owed his defeat m Results In other Wisconsin town# are as follows: Republican—Waukesha, Eau Claire, Delavan, Brlllion, Sparta, Mineral Point Plainfield, Whitewater, Palmyra, Fox Lake, Berlin, Edgerton, Cedarburg. Democratic—Madison, Masonmanle, Marshfield, Elroy, Waupaca, Tomah, Medford, Monroe, Mayville, Stevens Point Hudson, Racine, Elkhorn, Kenosha, Superior. Cltlsens—Waterloo, Seymour, Kewasktun, Onalaska, Vtroqua, Hartford, Depere, Beloit Green Bay. Lleense—Dodgevllls, Sparta, Lodi,

Whitewater, Clinton Junction, Bradford, Orfordvllle. Milwaukee, April 7.—Returns to The Sentinel on the Judicial election make the result more doubtful than ever. Kerwin has made several gains and the opinion prevails that an official count will be necessary to determine the result Kerwln’s managers at Mndlson claim the election of their candidate by 2,300 majority,and Luge's managers still claim his election by between 4,000 and 5,000. Election Result* In MlMourt. Kansas City, April 7.—J. H. Neff, the Republican nominee for mayor, and almost the entire Republican ticket was elected In Kansas City by a small majority over the regular Democratic ticket, headed by William T. Kemper, the police machine nominee. The results in other Missouri towns were as follows: Republican—Lebanon, Bethany, Brookfield, Windsor, Carthage, Boonville. Democratic —Troy, 8t Joseph, Springfield, HlgglnsvUle, Marshall, Lamar, Mexico, Monroe City, Butler, Macon, and Clarence. Divided —Slater, Clinton, Pacific, Webster Grove. Sedalia, Sumner, Jefferson City, and Joplin. Nebraska I* for License. Omaha, April 7. —Municipal elections were held In Nebraska, exeept In Omaha. The Issue generally was on the question of license or no license, although party lines were dtawn In Borne places, and the result is expected to forecast In some degree what may be experienced at the fall elections. The campaign in South Omaha has been hotly contested on party limes. Returns Indicate that the Democrats have elected Thomas Hoctor mayor, with the remainder of the ticket Republican. A majority of the outside towns have voted for high license. Kansas Returns. Topeka, Kan., April 6.—The- elections In cities in Kansas were for minor officers. In Lawrence and Wichita all the Republican candidates were elected. In Leavenworth the Republicans elected judge, clerk of city court, marshal and three coundlmen; the Democrats, city treasurer and three coundlmen. In Topeka the Republicans elected all but one councilman and all the members of the school board. In Kansas City, Kan., the Republicans elected four eldermen, tbe Democrats two.

INDIANS KILLED IN WRECK

Were on the Way to Waxhlnyton to See President —Chief White Horse, Fatally Injured, Smoke* HU Pipe. Maywood, HK, April 7.—Sixty-tbree Indians in a special car en route to Washington to see President Roosevelt, were smashed into by a mail train two miles west of here Thursday during a fog. Three of the Indians were Instantly killed, three were fatally Injured, and twenty others were more or less seriously hurt The Indians who were not pinned in tbe wreck fled in a panic across the prairie. After the collision the passengers In tbe other two coaches of the two trains hurried to the rescue, and after a hard struggle, pulled them from beneath the wreckage. Chief White Horse, in charge of the Indians on the train, was fatally injured. Tbe bodies of the Indians who had been killed outright were laid on the prairie beside the track, Chief White Horse being carried with them. He said he knew death was near and requested he be placed near his dead companions. The chief was propped up and sat stoically while physicians worked over his Injuries. He smoked a pipe quietly and showed no signs of the pain be must have been suffering.

ALFONSO’S LIFE IN PERIL

Petard Exploded In Barcelona a* Hl* BpanUh Majesty Wax Leaving the Labor Exhibition. Madrid, April 7.—An official dispatch received from Barcelona says that as King AJfonso was leaving the building in which the labor exhibition la being held an explosion of a petard was beard. At first great excitement wac caused by the attempt on his majevty’s life. W’hen matters quieted down It was found that two persons bad been injured. A man thought to know something of tbe explosion was placed under anrest.

Chinn Warns British In Thibet.

Guru, Thibet, April 6.—China, at last, has taken cognizance of the British expedition to Lbassa. The mission pushed on to this place, accompanied by Colonel MacDonald’s flying column. Awaiting it, they found a Chinese general, who sought an audience with Colonel Younghusband, and warned bim against a further advance on the holy city. The general requested that tbe mission be withdrawn' immediately.

Three Men Asphyxiated by One.

Philadelphia, April 7.—Edward and Jacob Hammond, brothers, and Oscar Sigertsen were asphyxiated by illuminating gas as they slept in tbe Hammond home. Sigertsen boarded with tbe Hammonds and occupied a room adjoining that in which the brothers slept. Returning from tbe theater Sigertsen turned on the gas which was connected with a gas stove and retired leaving tbe gas escaping from the atove.

Decision In Favor of Chicago.

Waaington, April s.—Tbe supreme coart of tbe United States Monday affirmed tbe decision of tbe lower court In tbe case of tbe People's Gas company. Tbe case Is that of tbe People’s Gas company versus tbe dty of Chicago. The decision ie in favor of the dty.

BLOCK COAL MEN OUT

Beginning Next Monday They Strike to Force the Hoieters into the U. M. W. . SOFT COAL MEN WONT WORK Until an Agreement Is Signed with the Operators—Story of a Hand-kerchief-Notes. Brazil, Ind., April 8. President Houston, of the United Mine Workers of district eight, has issued a notice to the operators of the black coal field that all miners would cease work on Monday, April 11. This general strike was ordered by President Houston because tbe engineers had refused to join tbe miners’ organization. (7. M. W. Official* at Work. Terre Haute, Ind., April 8. The officials of the Indiana miners’ orgaxir izatlons addressed mags meetings of miners in the fields where the men are refusing to work until the scale is signed. * The action of the operators in declining to proceed! with the conference so long as the men refused to work, is Intended to have the effect of stimulating the sentiment for good faith with the employers. Effect of tho Agreement. The Indianapolis agreement did not bind the men to work only so far as the miners’ representatives pledged thefr effort to have the men continue at work, but it is desired that the lesson be taught at this time that it is best for both sides to comply in good faith with Implied agreements. Miners Refuse to Go to Work. Linton, Indi, April 8. —The miners of the Linton district at a mass meeting voted not to return to work until an agreement Is reached and the scale signed by the miners andi operators. More than 2.000 miners attended the meeting, which was addressed by National Board Member William Blakeley. At night the miners ordered their delegates to return from the Joint conference at Terre Haute. This action ties up the Linton field. Three of the local mines are suspended as a result of the recent flood and the remaining mines will be idle as a result of the action. Inundation Was Their Death. Evansville, Indi, April 8. The backwater flood still afflicts the people at Glass Ridge, in the Wabash bottoms near Vincennes, and the funerals of three persons whose deaths are indirectly due to the flood had to be conducted in skiffs. The dead are Ethel Christy, May Butler and Cbua. Prince, the latter a prominent farmer. They wereaffllcted with the measles and pneumonia, and the water In their homes caused relapses, resulting fatality. TRAVELS OF A HANDKERCHIEF Boon Sent from One Member of n Family to Another for Many Tear*. Newcastle, Ind., April B.—A silk handkerchief that has traveled thousands of miles Is now in the possession of Harry T. Coffin, a local business man. It is known as the “Coffin ’Kerchief.” Years ago a piece of cloth came Into the bands of a member of the family, and since then it has, in a spirit of fun, been sent from one member to another. It has just reached here from a Coffin in Omaha, and In its travels in tbe last ten years has been to .the Philippines, Porto Rico and many points in the United States. It was here last sumer at the reunion of the Coffin family, and was hidden among the effect of a New Yorker, who, when he found it, started the handkerchief on Its way again. It will be kept going as long as there are Coffins to send it to, and it is now regarded as a valuable relic. Reformed Saloonist for Mayor. Terre Haute, Ind., April 8. —Strother Pierson has been nominated by the Prohibitionists for mayor of the city.

Farms and City Property For Sale and Exchange. We can trade your farm or city property for a ranch in Kansas, North Dakota or Minnesota. We have some good farms here in Jasper county—--42 acres and two houses in small town; want 80 or 120 acre farm for same. Also 160 acres, 80 acres, 115 acres to exchange for city property or merchandise, and 396 acres in Wisconsin to trade for an Indiana farm and will assume a mortgage. We can order that Rubber Tired Buggy, only $53 Call on or Address:— riartin Bros. Box 14. . KNIMAN, IND.

Morris* English Worn Powder Sold by A. F. Long.

Pierson wa* formerly proprietor of a saloon which gave tbe police much trouble. Finally Pierson killed a man In Hie place, was tried for murder, pleaded self-defense and was acquitted. The saloon ceased to exist aftthe fatality. Following tbe trial Ftenmn joined tbe Prohibition ranks. Declare* la Favor of Parker. Indianapolis, April 8. James L. Keach, a recognized leader of the Cleveland Democracy of tbe state, and chairman of the Democratic city committee, has declared In favor of Judge Parker for the presidential nominee. Keach had charge of the gold Democratic organization In 1896, but is understood to have voted for Bryan in 1900, His following will undoubtedly line up strong for Parker. Costly Bnnch of Cattl* Killed. Green castle, Ind., April 8. Twelve bead of finely bred Shorthorn cattle were killed in a bunch on the Big Four railroad near here. They were struck by the Knickerbocker express In a curve, but the speed of the train was so great that It was not injured In any way by the terric impact. The cattle belonged to Alex Lockridge’s herd. Painter Ha* a Fatal Fall. Evansville, Ind.. April 8. Leonard Weilbrenner, painter, fell from the top of a three-story building, and received injuries which caused his death fifteen minutes later. The accident was witnessed by many people, and It was a •lekening sight. He was unmarried.

INDIANS IN A WRECK

Three of Them Killed, Three Fatally Hart and Twenty Other* Severely Wounded. Chicago, April B.—As the “Oregon Flyer” on the Northwestern railway was stopping because of fog in Melrose Park It was rtin into by tbe fast mail, telescoping the rear car in which were sixty-three Indians connected with Buffalo BilFs Wild West show. The casualties were: Dead) —Killed Head, Phillip Iron Tail, Jr., and Thos. Comes Last, all crushed to death. Fatally hurt: Big Chief White Horse, Luther Standing Back and Annie Gooseface. Twenty others were injured, two or three of whom may die. There was a failure of the block signals.

LOVER’S” DOUBLE DEVILTRY

Kill* HU Sweetheart’* Father for Preventing an Elopement, Then Kill* Her and Escape*. Water Valley, Miss., April 8. A tragedy occurred two or three miles north of town. Ed. Gammon, a young farmer, had made all arrangement*! to elope with Miss Fannie Kimsey, when her father, Jake Kimsey, appeared on the scene. Gammon shot and killed him. The daughter endeavored to escape from the scene, but Gammon shot and killed her and then made his escape. A mob is in hot pursuit.

Ice Gorges in a Mad Rush.

Brainerd, Minn., April & Big ice gorges in the upper Crow Wing river broke and the water came down in a mad rush. The first obstacle struck was the 253-foot, three-span bridge at Pilager, which went with a crash. The bridge at Fort Ripley, acros* the Mississippi, also went out and It is reported that all other bridge* one at Sylvan and another near Motley, are gone.

NJOTICE TO HEIRS. CREDITORS AND AN LEGATEES. In the matter of the estate of Charles Meatier, deceased, in the JdspCr Circuit Court, April Term, 1904. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Charles Meader. deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jaaper - Circuit Court, on Wednesday, the 20th day of April, 1904, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Nellie Elvira Linn, administratrix of aaid decedent, and show cause if any, why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also hereby notified to appear in aaid Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. Nkllik Elviha Linn. Administratrix. Bdwin Bebb, Attorney for Estate. Monte* English Stable Powder Sold by A. F. Long

PLENTY OF EGGS AM bo rick chickens *km Wells’ Hoarier Foal, try Powder is used. Cores Cholera, Cepes endBony. Keefe poultry heel thy. Pries, HfewUe Sold by A. F. Long.