Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1904 — Page 5

I THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK I North Side of Public Square RENSSELAER, - INDIANA. Loans Money on all kinds of Good Se- DIRECTORS. curity, on CITY PROPERTY and on A. Psrklson, _ _ . President. FARMS at Lowest Rates, Pays Interest . . „ _ _ _ . - John M. Wasson, on Savings, Pays Taxes and Makes In- Vice-President. vestments for customers and others and James T. Randle, sol cits Personal Interviews, with a view a eo . e. nurray. to Business, promising every favor con- E. L. Hollingsworth, slstent with Safe Banking. Cashier. FARH LOANS A SPECIALTY. !! VABASH | TO (i The World’s Greatest Fair I ST. LOUIS % April 30==December 31. a) WHY? o* RFCAIISF It is the only line landing passengers over its own rails at main entrance of grounds, where It has erected a $50,000 0) Passenger Station, and maintains in connection therewith a Bureau of Information for the accommodation of its patrons. It has Fast Express SHUTULE TRAIN SERVICE between Union Station and #) Grounds, with a capacity of 25,000 Passengers per hour, A YOU ARE SAFE IN TRAVELING VIA THE WABASH •) SUPERIOR EQLIPMENT -Wide Vestibuled Coaches, Chair Cars, Diners and Sleepers. 0) LINE LAID WITH 85 POUND STEEL RAILS. (• EVERY TRAIN PROTECTED BY THE BLOCK SYSTEM. $50,000,000 EXPOSITION S Comprising 50 State and Territory Buildings. 80 Foreign Buildings. 500 DISTINCT BUILDINGS COVERING 1,240 ACRES. WHY GO ABROAD? (• When you can at S'our own door, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, enjoy w/ the advantages and pleasures of a “TOUR OF THE WORLD?" M Low rates and Liberal Limits shown elsewhere in paper. Write nearest WABASH Agent or THOS. FOLLEN, P. & T. A., Lafayette, Ind. C. S. CRANE. Ggn. Pass. & Tkt. Agt. { «t Louis Mo H. V. P. TAYLOR. Ass tGen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt. ( LOUIB, Sq

ILLINOIS AT THE FAIR

Dedication of the Prairie State’s Building Slakes an Interesting Event at the St. Louis Exposition. e St. Louis. May 27. —The dedication of the Uflnois building at the World's fair today was attended with impressive ceremonies. Governor Tates and his entire staff performed a most prominent part in the dedication services. The initiatory spectacle was the parade, beginning at 9:30, through the World’s fair grounds. The cortege was made up of the Jefferson guards, the University of Illinois band. Governor Yates and staff, mounted, a battalion of Illinois university cadets, and members of the commission and their guests followed in carriages. The services began at 10:30, when the governor formally accepted the building from the president of the Illinois commission. Addresses were made by Governor Yates and by President Francis, of the exposition: Mrs. Frank C. Farnum sang the dedicatory solo.

SERIOUS FIGHT IN DOMINICA

Rebels Vlctorlons, end the Casualty List Is Big w ith Head and Wounded on Each Side. Cape Haytien, May 27. —A serious battle was fought between the Dominican troops and the revolutionists at Esperanza, on the road from Monte Cristi to Santiago, near Mao. The revolutionists were victorious. Many were killed or wounded on both sides. General Raoul Cabrera, minister of war, who commanded the government troops, was killed and his body was taken to Navarette. The revolutionists are before Navarette, where another battle will be fought. The government troops are waiting for reinforcements. The United States cruiser Detroit and the gunboat Newport are off Monte Cristi.

Presbyterian Union In Peril.

Buffalo, N. Y., May 27. —The Presbyterian assembly adjourned for the day amid great excitement and with the question of union with the Cumberland branch still unsettled. The trouble is that many of the commissioners say the Cumberlands have been brought to believe that the old school church has changed its belief as to predestination and election, whereas the revision has only removed some infelicities of expression.

They Got What They Asked For.

Chicago, May 27.—With two policemen' and Clerk Harry Landgraf, of the Harrison strdst police court, acting as witnesses, Ernest Miller and Belle McCoy, 27 and 18 years old, respectively, both of Beaver Dam, Wls, were married by Justice Caverly. The young people asked that their wedding be performed in some unusual place. The magistrate granted their

request and married them in the “bull pen” of the station.

Six Prisoners Escape.

Portsmouth, 0., May 27. —Six prisoners, John Everett, and Frank and John Taylor, charged with stealing brass; John Patrick, burglary; Charles Hall, horse stealing, and James Abrams, grand larceny—dug through the steel celling and a brick wall In the Greenup, Ky., jail and escaped. Bloodhounds are after them.

Gompers Talks with Roosevelt.

Washington, May 27. President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, called by appointment at the White House and discussed with the president a number of matters affecting labor.

Gone on a Sympathetic Strike,

New Orleans, May 27.—The bricklayers have gone out on a sympathetic strike, further embarrassing building operations here. This makes the ninth strike in the building trades since April 1.

THE WEATHER

The following is the official weather forecast up to 8 o’clock tonight: Illinois and Indiana—Fair: much cooler: brisk northerly winds. , Lower Michigan—Threatening with showers in east portion: much cooler: brisk northerly winds. Wisconsin—Fair: continued cool; brisk northerly wnds. lowa —Generally fair: rising temperature: fresh northerly winds, becoming variable.

THE MARKETS

Cktoago Grain Following were’ the quotations on the Board of Trade today:' Wheat— Open. High. Low. Close. May $ 95% $ .97 J .95% $ .96% July (01d).... .87% 87% .86% .87% July (new)... .86% .86% .85% .88% Sept. (01d)... .81% .82 .81% .81% Sept. (new).. .86% .80% .80% .80% CornMay .47% .47% .47% .47% July 48V* .48% .48 .48% September .. .47% .47% .47% .47% Oats — May ......... .40% .41% .40% .41% July 28% .29 .38 ’ .38% September ... .30% .31 .31% .31 Pork— Julv 11.22% 11.40 11.20 11.35 September ...11.45 11.62% 11.45 11.60 Lard — July 6.42% 6.50 6.42% 6.50 September ... 6.60 6.67% 6.60 6.67% Short Ribs— July 6.50 6.60 6.50 6.57% September ... 6.67% 6.75 6.65 6.75 Chicago Livs Stock. Hogs—Estimated receipts for the day. 23.000: sales were made at $3.7004.30 for pigs. $4.2004.60 for light. $4.2004.40 for rough packing. $4.3004.65 for mixed, and $4.4504.70 for heavy packing and shipping lots, with the bulk of the trading at $4.5004.65 for fair to good averages. Cattle—Estimated receipts for the day. 7.000: quotations ranged at 5.85 for choice to extra steers. s4.Bofr 5.30 good to choice do.. $4.3504.75 fair to good do.. 55.5004.2 b common to medium do.. $4.0005.50 fed western steers. $2.4004.60 Stockers and feeders. *1.250 4.50 cows. *2.6004.75 heifers. *2.2604.28 bulls and oxen. *3.6004.40 stags. $3,500 4.75 Texas steers, and $3.0005.75 veal calves. Sheep and Lambs—Estimated receipts for the day. 10.000: auotatlons rawed at *3.000580 western*. *2.7505.70 istlves. *4.7 505.90 yearlings. *4.5007.45 western lambs. *3.5007.00 native lambs, and $4.500800 spring lambs.

JAPS BURN POWDER

They Devote an Hour and Eight Warships, to Disturbing Port Arthur’s Serenity. WAR RUMORS ARE ABUNDANT Nothing Official That Tells of An j Notable* Fighting—Kuropatkin Ke ports the Japanese Advancing Cautiously. Toklo, May 25. —General Kuroki reports that a section of Japanese Infantry encountered and defeated 200 Cossacks at Toutao-Kou. eight miles northeast of Kuang-TTon. The Cossacks fled to AI-Yuang-Pienmen, leaving twenty dead. The Japanese sustained no losses. Liao Yang, May 26. —There are further rumors of heavy lighting at the advanced positions of General Fock’s forces on the Llao-Tung peninsula, but the correspondent of The Associated Press has been unable to officially confirm the reports. Paris, May 24.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Matin says: “It is*persistently rumored that the Vladivostok squadron has captured three cruisers bought by Japan from Chile.” St Petersburg, May 24.—1 tis reported that Foreign Minister Lamsdorff has received a message from the Russian consul at Che-Foo saying that the Japanese have made a land attack on Port Arthur, and that in doing so they lost 15,000 men killed or wounded. The Russian loss is placed at 3,000 men. The ultimate outcome of the fighting Is not stated. Chefoo, May 26. —Heavy firing was heard In the direction of Port Arthur Tuesday, Indicating that a land attack had begun, as the Japanese fleet was not thought to be off Port Arthur. This may be a mistake, however, as a Frenchman who left Dalny the night of the 22nd has arrived here, and says that eight large warships circled before the entrance or Port Arthur harbor for one hour, firing broadsides at Intervals of ten minutes. He also says that the attempt made about a fortnight ago to destroy the docks and piers at Dalny was not successful. The Japanese are in force at Pitsewo and Kiu-Chou, and are ready to march down either side of the peninsula toward Port Arthur. Kuropatkin Makes His Report. 8L Petersburg, May 20. Emperor Nicholas has received the following telegram from General Kuropatkin, date May 24: “There has been no change in the general situation in the direction of Feng-Wang-Cheng or the gulf of Llao-Tung with regard to the position of the enemy. It is established that 40,000 Japanese troops have been concentrated at Feng-Wang-Cheng, and that there are fobr line regiments and fifty- guns at Flan-Min. The advance of small detachments of Japanese towards Siu-Yen has been observed. It was carried out very slowly and with great precaution. Another Japanese Advance Noted. “A force of 3,000, including Infantry of the line and guards and three squadrons of cavalry, advanced May 22 along the Siu-Yen road between Sedzehogeand Salitzaipudzn, on the left bank of the Tuyang river. At the same time there was .t simultaneous advance of the enemy from Feng-Wang-Cheng and Pian-Min towards the lower course of the Tayang river on the way to Lung-Wang-Mia. The advance guards of these columns crossed to the right bank on May 22, and one column of three companies and one squadron occupied the LiaoTial pass, ten miles from Siu-Yen on the Takushan road, and the neighboring villages of Onalassl and Kwankafu. On May 22 an intermediate detachment, comprising a battalion of foot soldiers and one squadron of cavalry, occupied Pikemlro, on the right bank of the Tayang river, on the Takushan road seven and a half miles from Sudiaputse.” No Official New* of Fighting. St. Petersburg, May 20.—While the war office does not discredit the persistent rumors of it has no Information flrany collision since May 16, when General Fock made a reconnaissance in force to determine the strength of the enemy. The general staff is Inclined to believe that it will require some time for General Oku to prepare for active operations against Port Arthur. NEWS BY CHINESE JUNK toy* Thera Wu a Hot Fight May 22 at Sansurlpo. Chefoo, May 26, 11 a. m.— A junk which left Dalny on the night of the 23d, and which arrived here today, reports that the Japanese army had then reached Sansuripo, which Is north of Dalny and southwest of Nangallen. The Russians offered a stubborn resistance to the advance of the Japanese and a battle was fought at noon on the 22d at Sanßuripo. The result of the battle was not learned by the bearers of the news. The advance of the Japanese indicates that they have recovered from the reported reverse at Kincbau. The Russians at Talienwan have prepared to destroy the town upon the arrival of the Japanese. The Russian plan is to have the troops on the Llao-Tung

frenlnsula fall back to Port Arthur after harassing the invaders. From the best Information obtainable it Is learned that the Japanese have landed near KlnChau, and are advancing along the railway to Port Arthur. Those that landed at Pitsewo are traveling down the east side of the peninsula to Dalny, and those that landed at Takushan are going to reinfore the Feng-Wang-Cheng army. SHELL HITS A DESTROYER Kills One Officer and Twenty-Four Men— Russians Reoccapy New Chwang. Toklo, May 23.—During the reconnaissance of Port Arthur made by Admiral Togo on Friday of Inst week a shell hit the torpedo boat destroyer Akatsuki, killing one officer and twen-ty-four men. New Chwang, May 23.—The Russians are reoecupying this place with a fair force of artillery and mounted infantry, and are constructing light entrenchments south of the town. Rnsslans Blow Up a Cruiser. London, May 23.—A dispatch to The St. James’ Gazette from Kobe, Japan, after confirming the report of the stranding of the Russian protected cruiser Bogatyr on the rocks near the entrance to Vladivostok, adds that the Bogatyr subsequently was blown up by the Russians to prevent her falling into the hands of the Japanese.

BLAST KILLS THIRTEEN

Boiler of the Towboat Fred Wilson Blown I p Near Louisville, Ky., With Frightful Result. Lotiisvllle, Ky., May 26.—Thirteen persons were killed, three fatally injured and five hurt by an explosion of boilers which demolished the towboat Fred Wilson, off Rivervlew park, two miles below this city. The Wilson was the property of the Monongabela Coal and Coke company and left Pittsburg last Friday with six barges, twelve coalboats and four flats, bound for Louisville. The Wilson was literally blown to pieces and her hull sank in eighteen feet of water. Two heavy pieces of her boiler were found almost 500 yards from the bank and her flag floats from the top 6f a tree near Riverview park, where it was blown with a piece of wreckage. The dead are: Captain Joseph Price. Pittsburg; William Holland, a friend traveling with Captain Price; William Quinn, steward, Pittsburg; Albert Miller pilot Pittsburg; Sherman Shively, second engineer, Pittsburg; first cook, name unknown; Joseph Warren, colored, Middleport O.; William Thornton, colored, Middleport, O.; Patrick, portion of body found on coal boat; four white deckhands, names unknown.

Seven Killed by an Explosion.

Findlay, 0., May 23.—As a result of an explosion in the two drying rooms of the Lake Shore Novelty company’s plant here seven person are known to be dead, five are so seriously hurt that recovery is believed to be Impossible, and twelve or fifteen are injured badly. From reports of the physicians ten of the less seriously Injured may die as a result of blood poisoning from the potash that was driven Into their bodies. The dead are: Joseph Sherwood, Jay Sherwood, Edith Dillon, Dean Shaw, Mary Snider all persons of less than 25 years of age, and all killed Instantly. Estella Decker, aged 15, and Frank Grant, aged 21, died later at home.

Yazoo City In Ashes.

Jackson, Miss., May 26.—With evey business house of any importance In ashes, together with a large number of private residences, the principal hotel and the passenger station, Yazoo City, a town of 6,000 people, forty-five miles from Jackson, is resting after one of the most exciting days in its history. The fire started at 8:30 a. m. yesterday, and burned until 5 p. m., destroying a total of 200 houses. The burned district is three blocks wide and twelve blocks long. The estmates of the loss run between $2,000,000 and $2,500,000.

Spanish War Veterans Elect.

Chicago, May 23. —Nearly sixty delegates were present at the annual meeting of the naval and military order of the Spanish-American war held at the Stratford hotel. The Illinois commandery met in an adjoining room and a banquet followed. Colonel E. F. Clark of Springfield, Mass., was elected commander-in-chief and Major Lawrence M. Ennis, commander for Illinois. Brigadier General Fred Grant spoke at the banquet.

Killed by a Foul Ball.

Chicago, May 24.—George I. Wilkes, 6333 Stewart avenue, is dead from injuries received while scoring the first game between the Nelson Morris and Swift teams, members of the Packers’ Baseball league, of which he was secretary. A foul ball fractured his skull. The victim, who was 30 years old, was manager of the Morris team.

Moros Massacre Filipinos.

Manila, May 24.—Fifty-three Filipino men, women and children, families of employes of the United States military government at Malabanga, were massacred by Mores at midnight on the 12th Inst.

Officers of Women’s Clubs.

St. Louis. May 25. —The nominating committee of General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention has chosen Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker for president and Mrs. John D. Sherman for recording secretary.

Senator Quay Is Improving.

Beaver, Pa., May 25.—The Improvement noticable In Senator Quay since his return home continues. His physician says that bis condition la more favorable than it has been for weeks.

WORLD’S FAIR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.

Bt. Louis Hostslries Prepared to Handle Vast Throngs—Pricss Not to Be Increased—Hotel Inside of the Exposition Grounds With a Capacity For 6,000 Guests. Ample hotel accommodations have been provided for the World’s Fair visitors at St Louis both within and outside of the Exposition grounds. The Exposition management has organized a free information service. A pamphlet has been issued for gratuitous circulation explaining many of the conveniences that have been provided. A list of all the hotels; with rates, is contained In this pamphlet The entire city has been canvassed, and many thousands of private house-

PORTION OF VARIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING, WORLD’S FAIR.

holders have arranged to receive visitors. These houses are in every section of the city, and the rates at which guests will be received Is a matter of record on the books of the bureau. The Inside inn, a hotel on the Exposition grounds, has a capacity for 6,000 guests. The Exposition management has control of the rates, which have been fixed at from $1.50 to $3.50 per day, European plan. Including admission to the grounds. On the American plan the rates range from $3 to $5 per day. The hotel Is 400 by 800 feet and is three stories high. There are more than 150 established hotels in St Louis, and a signed agreement has been made between many of their managers with the Exposition officials that rates shall not be raised during the Exposition period. Many new hotels have been built on sites adjacent to the Exposition grounds, and the published fixed rates warrant the assertion that no one need pay exorbitant rates for accommodations either at hotels or private houses. Among the new hotels may be mentioned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte, which stands at Clayton avenue and Sklnker road, overlooking the Exposition grounds. This hostelry will accommodate 5,000 persons. The rates, European plan, are from $1 to $5 per day. The Grand View hotel, south of the Exposition, on Oakland avenue, has a capacity for 5.000 guests, and the rates are $1 to $1.50 per day, European, and $2 to $2.50 per day on the American plata. The Kenilworth, on West Park boulevard and Billon avenue, has a capacity of 1,500 guests, with a rate of $1.50 per day. The above mentioned are a few of the new hotels that have been erected near the Exposition grounds for the accommodation of World’s Fair visitors. All told there are about twoseore. Ail are within easy walking distance, and all are situated on high ground, with comprehensive views of the grounds. All of the structures are well built, and in some of them the most luxurious quarters are obtainable. The rates are established and will not be’tßcreased during the Exposition.

NEW MUSIC FOR WORLD’S FAIR

Three Compositions by Famous People. Band Tournament. Musical people and all who appreciate good music may thank the World's Fair for three notable compositions, written upon the invitation of the Exposition management These are the “Hymn of the West” by the most distinguished living American poet, Edmund Clorepce Stedman, the music for which was written by Professor John K. Paine, who is at the head of the music department of Harvard university; “Louisiana,” a march by Frank Vanderstuken, leader of the .Cincinnati Orchestra; a waltz, u Along the Plaza,” by Henry K. Hadley of New York, who has won his laurels long before this aa writer of operatic and other musical compositions. This music will be beard publicly for the first time upon the opening of the Exposition on Saturday, April 30, and frequently thereafter In the musical programmes of the greatest of world’s fairs. These are the only official compositions. Thirty thousand dollars will be given In prizes for the best bands at a tournament to be held during the Exposition. All through the World’s Fair tb< musical feature will be prominent. The most famous bands of the world are under contract to participate during considerable periods. Among these are Le Garde Republlcaine band of France, the Royal Grenadier band of England, the American National band, Sousa’s band and othars.

ACCUSED BY PALMER

Lawyer for the Defense of Me* Donald Makes a Charge Against the State. a SAYS HE CAN FIND THE SLAYER Bat the State Does Not Want to Find Him—Economy at Alexandria— Indiana State News. Bedford, Ind., May 27. —1 n clewing for the defense In the Schafer murder case Judge Palmer said heatedly: “Give me a> good jury, good bailiffs and three weeks, and I will produce evidence that will show w'ho murdered Sarah Schafer. I have testimony locked in my breast that would pale that given against McDonald. The state of Indiana in this case is not In earnest It has had the opportunity to let the light in on this mystery, but every time It has blocked the way by objections, to the introduction of the testimony. It does not want to know who killed tills girL” Evidence That Was Tardy. Mrs. Rosetta Lemonds made the statement on hearing that all the evidence was in that ten days after the murder of Miss Schafer, David Fisher, McDonald’s brether-in-law, made the statement to her in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Grlggsby, that he knew the woman who burned a long coat worn by the murderer of Miss Schafer. The statement caused some excitement, but the Judge said it was probably “old woman’s talk” and did not place much Importance on It” Prosecutor Will Investigate. Prosecutor Miller says that he will, immediately after the close of the McDonald trial, begin an investigation of the story told by Mrs. Rosetta Lemond regarding the burning of an overcoat by a certain woman a few days after the murder of Miss Scha.fer. The story Is being widely circulated and is causing a great deal of comment When asked regarding the report Dr. Freeland, one of the physicians who performed an autopsy on the body of the murdered girl, replied that he had known Mrs. Lemond for years, and that she was an excellent woman. “She told the truth,” said Dr. Freeland, “and it is substantially the same as she told me.” Appeals to the Psychic Theory. Rising Sun, Ind., May 27.—During his speech to the Jury in the Gillespie murder case—which was the closing speech for the defense—he urged strongly the psychic theory that twin children never kill each other. He said it was contrary to nature’s law that Gillespie could murder his twin sister. Attorney Henry M. Spaan made the closing address to the jury on behalf of the state. He delivered a scathing denunciation of all the defendants, speaking for two hours last night. Judge Downey charged the Jury this morning and the case will be in the hands of the jury before 10 o’clock. A verdict is expected this afternoon. RETRENCHMENT IS THE SLOGAN City Official* of Alexandria Have Their Salaries Cut to the Bone—According to Promise.' Alexandria, Ind., May 27.—8 y putting into effect the retrenchment policy promised by the new city administration, the work of the city council will save the city $3,700 a year in salaries alone, reducing the total salary list to $11,200. The mayor was reduced from S9OO to $600; treasurer from S9OO to $850; clerk from S9OO to SSOO, and the city attorney from S9OO to S4OO. The city engineer’s office was left vacant, saving $75 a month. The waterworks superintendency was left vacant saving SSO a month. The police were cut from S6O to $55 a month and the firemen the same. What is also highly significant the city printing, which had recently been let to a newspaper of this city, was taken from it. the reason given being that a number of the ex-city officials, who Avere city officials at the time of the letting of the contract were also stockholders in the paper. Other cuts and retrenchments have been made until the city is on the most economical basis noticeable for many years. Bsy* He Can Clear Himself. Indianapolis, May 27. —John H. Wood, ex-president of the First National bank at Matthews, Ind., has arrived here from Cleveland and been arraigned before Judge Anderson in the federal court on Charges of embezzlement, misapplication of funds and making false entries in reports to the comptroller of the currency. He pleaded not guilty and expressed himself of the belief that he could easily clear himself of the charges. Entertainment for Ohio Men. Indianapolis, May 27. — The party of Ohio business men and Mayor Fleisch* mann, of Cincinnati, on their way home from the St Louis exposition, were entertained here by the board of trade, at a dinner, where speeches were exchanged, after which the Ohioans continued their journey. Speeches at the dinner were made by Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge* Governor Durbin and Mayor Holts* mann. 'i. Prince J* Laa Banquet tod. Indianapolis, May 27.—Prince Ft* Lun was given a banquet last night by the business men of Indianapolis at the Commercial dob. Tonight his high* ness and his suite will leave for Buf*a'o, _ _ > _ _JS .—* kJ