Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1904 — Page 5

STRIKERS WEAKENING

Breaks in the Lines at Chicago Where 400 Ask Work, and at Kansas City. FIGURES GIVER BY PACKERS Bomber of Men at Work and the Num- • ber Who Struck. Striker* Families Throng at • Food Distribution Negroes Play a Trick on the Strike Leaders —Strike of Telegraphers. Chicago, Aug. 2.—A break, from the ranks of the strikers was made when 400 of the men who had quit work deserted the unions and returned in a body to the stock yards. The packers say that the stampede from the strikers’ ranks which was predicted Saturday has begun. Of the 400 men who

GLIMPSE OF THE STOCK YARDS.

returned 240 are skilled workmen employed as butchers and in the mechanical trades of the yards. The remaining 160 are common laborers. According to packers’ figures 25,526 employes are now on strike, while 14,771 men are working daily at the plants.

DtMrtlai Strike-Breakers Back. Besides the return of 400 of the strikers there was another event that must have caused wroth among the strike leaders. The 400 negro strike-breakers who were escorted from the yards under union protection Saturday night on the plea that they were going to quit work returned to the scene of their labors and laughed at the union leaders whom they fooled. The negro strike breakers wanted to have a good time over Sunday and one or two geniuses among them concocted the scheme of telling the union leaders that they were going to desert the packers. By this means they secured safety outside the yards.

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Buagsr Helping tha Faakaia. That hunger is making itself felt in the ranks of the strikers’ families was Shown sharply when more than 1,000 women and children with baskets surged about the two food supply depots established by the union leaders in Gross avenue and at Thirty-fifth and Halsted streets. There was no food for the clamoring throng at -the time, because, the union leaders said, there had been a failure of delivery, but that the food would be on band before long. PACKIBS DO 810 ,WOBK Koch Cattle Slaughtered—Leu Rioting Than Any Previous Day. It was a busy day with the packers. With increased forces of skilled workers and their operating departments mors thoroughly equipped than at any time since the beginning of the strike the employers toook a firm grip on the machinery of their affairs and as a result the stock yards took om the old hum of activity to a great extent. Over 78,000 head of live stock were received here. This is an Increase of 59,000 head over the receipts on the correspoondlng day last week. Still there was no panic in prices. The big packers bought 8,000 cattle, 13,000 hogs and 10,000 sheep during the day. Before nightfall 80 per cent of these purchases had been' slaughtered. Further proof of the claims of the packers that the difllculties of 'the strike are being ©overcome was furnished by the shipment of 500 carloads of fresh meats from the stock yards. The day was freer from violence than any since the strike began. The crowds usually seen at the entrances to the yards were no longer in evidence, and wagons carrying meat passed through the streets with their drivers unmolested. When the strikebreakers left the plants at night trouble was expected by the police, but for the first time in the history of the strike they were disappointd, not a single attack upon the non-union men being made. The night, however, did not pass without trouble, and for a quarter of an hourthepoiice of the Deering street station battled with a crowd of 2,000 men and women as it charged the station repeatedly with sticks and stones, shouting vengeance against the police. The trouble started when the police went to the assistance of Frank Castellano, a strike breaker who had been dragged from a street car and severely beaten. Before the police could reach Castellano he had fired four shots from a revolver at his assailants. One of the bullets took effect in John Sheehan’s arm, and at least 100 men made a rush for Castellano, but he was rescued by the police. The police station was only two blocks away, and Castellano wgs taken there for safety. Seeing that their victim had escaped the rioters determined to get revenge on the

i J police and tried to wreck the station. Stones and bricks by the hundred were hurled at the buildings and all the windows hi the plage were broken. A doxen charges were made by the police and fifty of the rioters suffered broken heads before the mob was dispersed. Three policemen were hit with bricks.

. BREAK AT KANSAS CITY Haadrada of Strikers Ask for Their OU Jobs—lnjunction for W. Joseph. Kansas City, Aug. 2.—Development* in the packng bouse strike are serious from the standpoint of the strikers, as hundreds of their number have returned to work, many of them being skilled workmen. The serious break in the ranks of the strikers was caused by their growing tired of waiting for strike benefit money promised from Chicago, and because they could not afford to remain idle longer without pay. Few of the men who applied for work were refused their old places, and those who were not taken back were assured that they will he re-em-ployed when it becomes necessary for the packers to increase their forces. Many who returned to work are cattle and hog butchers, whicn will assist materially in increasing the output of the packers. The packers assert that the strike is practically broken Jiere. All talk of a sympathetic strike seems to have ceased. » Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 2. —A temporary injunction restraining the striking packing house men at St. Joseph from picketing the plants in that city, from interfering in any way with the employes of the concerns there, or from interrupting the business of the latter has been granted here by United States District Judge Phillips. Federation Will Give Aid. Fall River, Mass., Aug. 2.—President Golden and Secretary of the United Textile Workers, have returned from their trip to Washington for the purpose of securing for the striking cotton mill operatives here the support of the American Federation of Labor. They were given every assurance of moral and financial support and feel highly satisfied with the result of their trip. Strike of “Katy” Telegraphers. Dallas, Tex., Aug. 2. —Members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers in Dallas have qut work in obedience to an order for a strike of all the telegraphers employed on the Missouri, Kansas and Te*as system. The strike is for a 10 per} cent, increase of wages, and extends ail along the line.

Kern Nominated for Governor.

Indianapolis, Aug. 4.—The second session of the Democratic state convention met to adopt a platform and nominate a state ticket. Alonzo Green Smith of Indianapolis, who presided at the first session, continued as permanent chairman. The same delegates were present that composed the first session, May 12, when delegates to the national convention and con-

vsntion committees were selected. John W. Kern of this city was unanimously nominated for governor. Other nominations were: Secretary of state, Edward J. Fogerty, South Bend; treasurer, D. F. Allen, Frankfort; auditor, J. R. Riggs. Sullivan; attorney general, Joseph H. Shea, Seymour.

Opticians Elect Officers.

Milwaukee, Aug. 5. —The American Association of Opticians in convention In this city elected officers as follows: President, Harry P. Holmes, Des Moines, la,: E. L. Jones, of Sandusky, 0.. (re-elected for fourth term).

Populists to Notify on Aug. 18.

New York, Aug. s.—The Populist national committeehas decided to have the formal notification of their party candidates for president and vice president at Cooper Union, this city, Aug. 18. i

THE WEATHER

The following is the official weather forecast up to 8 o’alock tonight: Illinois —Clearing and slightly cooler; brisk southerly winds. Indiana—Local showers and thunderstorms; cooler: fresh southerly winds. Lower Michigan—Threatening, with local thunderstorms; cooler; fresh southerly winds. Wisconsin—Fair: cooler; brisk southwest to northwes winds. lowa—Generally fair; westerly winds.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Grain. Chicago, Aug. 4. Following were the quotations on tha Board of Trade today: Wheat— Open. Hlgr. Low. Close. Sept. (01d)...* .95 $ .98% $ .94% * .98% Sept. (new).. .93% .97% .93% .97% December ... .93% .97% .98% .93% May 85% .99% .95% .99% Corn — September ... .51% .52% .50% .52% December ... .48 .49% .47% .49% Say 47% ,48% .47% .48% Oats — September ... .34 .34% .33% .34% December ... .34% .35% .34 .35% May .36% .37 .35% .36% Pork— „ ■ . ■ September ...12.80 13.00 12.80 12.90 October 12.82% 13.02% 12.87% 12.97% Lard — September ... 6.90 7.02% 6.87% <.OO October 6.97% 7.10 6.95 7.07% Srort Ribs — September ... 7.65 7.77% 7.60 <.70 October ..... 7.62% 7.70 7.60 7.70 Chicago Live Stock. Chicago. Aug. 4. Hogs—Estimated receipts for the day, 15.000. sales ranged at *[email protected] for pigs.. *[email protected] for light, *[email protected] for rough packing, |[email protected]% for mixed, and *[email protected] for heavy packing and shipping lots with the bulk of the trading at [email protected] for fair to good averages. Catttle —Estimated receipts for the day. 5,500; quotations ranged at *5.65® 6.40 for choice to extra steers. $4 85® 5.50 for good to choice do.. *4.40®4.80 for fair to good do., [email protected] to medium do., [email protected] fed western steers. [email protected] stockers and feeders. 51.40ft4.50 cows. [email protected] heifers, $2.10® 4.00 bulls. *[email protected] stags, *[email protected] Texas steers, and *[email protected] veal calves. Sheep and Lambs —Estimated receipts for the day. 10.000; quotations ranged at *[email protected] westerns. *[email protected] natives, *[email protected] yearlings. *4.50ffi6.50 western lambs, and $4.00®6.85 native lambs. Come to The Democrat, office for all kinds of job printing.

SUGGESTS A MOTIVE

Crystal Krauts Wasths Heiress to All Her Father’s Propsrty Except 92,000. WHAT THE DEFEHSB WILL BE Hnaband Stands by His Wife—Horrible Suicide of a Love-Lorn Girl—State News. Hartford City, Ind., Aug. s.—The arrest of Mrs. W. R. Krauss, the young wife of a leading druggist and business man, onithe charge of poisoning her step-daughter, one of the most popular young ladles of the city, has caused, the most intense excitement. The stomach of the dead girl has been sent to Fort Wayne for chemical analysis, and the examination of witnesses has begun. Mrs. Krauss is still In Jail. She is 27 years old, and the daughter of Dr. W. A. Anderman, president of the State Veterinary association. Provisions of Krauss’ Will. The Krauss home is one of the most beautiful In the city. The mother of Mrs. Krauss died in a Cincinnati hospital. Mrs. Krauss was one of the beneficiaries of the will. All the property owned by Krauss Is In his name. At the time he married Rae Anderman, three months ago, he made a will bequeathing all his property to bis daughter, Crystal Krauss, the dead girl, except $2,000 which is to go to his widow six months after his death. Mother and Daughter Like Slxtero. J. A. Hindman has been employed to defend Mrs. Krauss, and he haa prohibited her from making any statement. Hindman says that hls client is Innocent, and she neither purchased the poison nor administered it, and there was no reason why she should desire the death of her step-daughter. The) defense will show that the relations l>etween Crystal and her stepmother were of the most affectionate nature; that they were like sisters, and when they appeared in the streets with each other their demeanor attracted the attention of every one. Kriuu Stands by Bis Wife. Krauss declares that his daughter and wife were greatly in love with each other, and that Crystal frequently told him how fond she was of her step-mother. Krauss believes thoroughly in his wife's innocence and- will stand by her. The theory of the state is, that the lavish display of affection shown by Crystal and her step-mother was for the purpose of dissipating the prejudice that seemed to exist against Krauss and his wifo because of the marriage.

Taatlaaaay Safer* the Caroaar. The coroner’s inquest, in the opinion of Prosecutor Burns, will continue until tonight. Among the witness*© who have been examined were: W: H. Bightmyer, who says he heard a quarts! between Mrs. Krauss and the dead girl while he was fixing the telephone in the house; Mrs. George Hardsog and Dr*. Corey and Clapper, who were with the girl when she died; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Somerville, parents of the boy who Identified Mrs. Krause as the woman who gave him a note which he took to the Logan drug story Monday night, returning with a bottle which the druggist labeled “deadly poison.” Officials refused to divulge any inform mat ion concerning the Inquiry. Saw tha Boy Got the Note. Prosecutor Burns discovered a new witness in the person of Mrs. Peter Hurley, who lives next door to the Krauss home. Mrs. Hurley says she saw Mrs. Krauss give the Sommerville boy a note and some money Monday evening.

THIS GIRL USED A GUN Horrible Suicide Becauxe a Father Did Not Approve of a Young Man's Attendance. Bloomington, Ind., Aug. 5.—A suicide of unus’ial tragic interest occurred eight miles southeast of this city when Miss Hestia Mosier, daughter of William Mosier, literally blew the top of her head off with a shotgun because her father refused to permit her to receive the attentions 'of a young man in the neighborhood. She was found in a dying condition on the parlor floor of her father’s home by a little brother. She seized the opportunity after her parents left the house to use her brother’s shotgun, and it is supposed that she stood in an upright position.placed the muzzle of the weapon to her head and used her foot to press hack the hammer. Came from Germany by Tag. Marion, Ind., Aug. 5. “Send this girl to Gunner Tielumn, Marion, Ind., U. S. A.,” were the instructions written on a tag which was pinned to the dress of Elizabeth Grabel, 13 years of age, who left her home in Germany ten days ago and who has arrived at her destination. She will remain here and receive her education. Melon Men Hart by the Strike. Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. s.—The Wabash valley gem melon raisers, who ship many hundred cars each year, are at a heavy loss daily because of lack of refrigerator cars, which are tied up by the strike at Chicago. One grower lost S7OO worth of melons. Nominated for Congrex*. Frankfort, Ind., Aug. s.—Clyde Jones, of Crawfordsville, has been nominated here for congress by the Democrats of the Ninth district.

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