Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1905 — Page 4

am HOT DEMOCRII. f. t dißcoci. toiToa mb mm. M»e* Oiitmici TiumoiM J O«io«, Official Democratic Paper of Jaspor County. SI.OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising rates made known on application Kateriid at the Post-office at Rensselaer, Ind. as seoond class matter. Office on Van Ronaooiaor Street, North of Murray'o Storo. SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 1905.

ALVA ADAMS IS INAUGURATED

Pueblo Democrat, Made Governor for Third Time, Outlines a Peaceful Policy. Denver, Jan. 11.—Alva Adams, Democrat of I’ucblo, was Inaugurated governor of Colorado for the third time at noon. Chief Justice Gabbert administered the oath of office. The ceremony was simple In the extreme. Governor Adams, desiring no display, refused a military escort. “We have had too much militarism In Colorado recently, and I don’t propose to begin my administration with a display of arms,” said the new governor. Former Governor Peabody accompanied him to the platform of the assembly room, where the ceremony was held. In his Inaugural address Governor Adams pledged the people a fair, honest and economical administration and declared the law would he enforced for the l>eiietit of all. He declared all law-breakers, high or low,( rich or poor, would lie treated alike. I Former Governor Pealiody has issued a statement of he lias made a contest of the legislature’s decision. He says a hitter and unfair political war lias been waged against him.

YANKEE SOLDIERS KILLED BY MOROS

The Americana. However, Destroy a Fort anil Slay the iiio Deader. Manila, Jan. 11.—In an engagement which took place on Jan. 8 with refractory Moron on the island of Jolo. Lieutenant James J." Jewell and one private of the Fourteenth United States cavalry were killed and Second Lieutenant Itoy VV. Asbbrook of the Seventeenth United States Infantry; Captain Halstead Dorey of the Fourth United States infantry; Second Lieutenant it. C. Richardson of the Fourteenth United States cavalry, and three privates were wounded. The action was an incident In connection with the capture of a fort held toy the Moro outlaws, which Mujor Scott, governor of the Island, had attempted to secure by peaceful means Beteral months ago. Recently, while attempting to secure recruits on the Island the kindly means taken by Major IScott were mistaken by the surrounding Mores and trouble brewing necessitated forcible action. The Moro deader lias been killed and the fort has been destroyed. The American troops were assisted by the gunboat Quiros, io command of Lieutenant Walker.

OPERATION IS SUCCESSFUL

Itryeoni 8»y That Governor Deneen’* Little Daughter Pwmil Through the Ordeal Well. Chicago, Jan. 11.—Dorothy Deneen, the I'o-year-old daughter of Governor Deneen, who Las been suffering with appendicitis for the past few days, has been Successfully operated upon. After the operation the attending physicians announced that everything seemed favorable for the recovery of the patient. Governor Deneen. wno was recalled from Springfield owing to the child’s illness, said he would not return to the state capital until his daughter is out of danger.

Live Stock Men Meet.

Denver, Col., Jan. It. —With 1.000 delegates In attendance the annual mooting of the National Live Stock association was called to order by President Frank J. llagenlmrtb. After an Invocation by the Itt. Rev. M. H.Jlart, dean of St. John’s cathedral, an address of welcome was delivered by Mayor R. W. Speer of Denver, to which Vice President George Truesdell of the National Wool Growers’ association responded, and the annual address of President Hagenbarth was read.

Laid Tor Burglara and Got One.

Chicago, Jan. 10.—Sitting on guard, each night for a week, for the reappearance of burglars who had entered his office on several previous occasions, Thomas J. Campbell, a real estate dealer, reaped the reward of his long vigil when two roblters forced an entrance to the office and were both shot by Campbell before they could make their escape. Joseph Spicer was shot in the body and will die. The other robber whose name is unknown, managed to escape, but not before be had been shot in the leg.

Killed in the Electric Chair.

Ossining, N. Y.. Jan. 10.—William Spencer, a mulatto, was put to death in the electric chair in Sing Sing prison for the murder of Charles 8. MeFar lane in New York city on June 13, 1903. Spencer shot MacFarlane, an agent of the New York Anti-Policy league, ln_jhe corridor Jp the criminal

court building In New York city. The motive for the murder was revenge.

Athlete Killed In Wreck.

Urbana, 111., Jan. 11. —Ralph O. Roberts, captain of the University of Illinois baseball team this year, was killed In a wreck at Rising, ten miles west of here, on the Peoria and Eastern branch of the nig Four railroad. Eight passengers, most of whom were university students returning from their vacations, were Injured.

Indiana Banker Sentenced.

i Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 10. —The InWood, the Matthews (Hid.) banker, who was convicted of misapplication of the funds of his hank and of having made false entries In Its books, appeared before Judge A. It. Anderson of the federal court and was sentenced to six years at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth prison.

TALE IS SENSATIONAL

Which Tells of the Doings of Brodie L. Duke and the Woman He Marrisd. SUIT FOR ANNULMENT BEGUN Woman In the Case Alleged by Those Investigating to Have a Very Lurid Past, Indeed. New York, Jan. 10.—Announcement la made that Laurence Duke, son of Brodie L. Duke, recently committed to a sanatorium on the order of a magistrate, has taken Initial steps to secure the annulment of his father’s marrige of Miss Alice Webb. What turn the investigation by District Attorney Jerome may take is not | yet certain, hut It wag said that there would certainly be no immediate arrest in the case, the Investigation having not reached a stage where a criminal prosecution involving such action was possible. Woman Has a Po*t. This Ruit, together with the revelations of the past life of the woman calling herself Alice Webb, furnished the sensation of the day in connection with the latest romance in the marriage of the well known member of the millionaire tobacco family. These revelations show that Alice Webb has been known at various times as “Mrs. Hopkinson,” “Mrs. Murat Mastcrson,” ngain as “Miss Webb,” and then as “Mrs. Powell.” She has figured in common law marriages and divorces. She Kepi lied Company. Detectives employed by Rrodie Duke’s son and brothers have placed evidence In the hands of District Attorney Jerome showing that for some weeks prior to her marriage to Duke cr. Dec. 10. they had been living at the Hotel Wltiton, a Raines law hotel at Park avenue and One Hundred and Tenth street. With them was Agnes D’Esplaines. Mrs. I Hike’s “companion,” who at one time, jt is alleged, was the housekeeper for the resort known as “the House of all Nations.” and who has run other places in New York which have been under the eye of the police. The D’Esplalnes woman and the Webb woman appear to have been friends for years.

Married During a Spree. According to the detectives, these two women and sundry acquaintances, male and female, had one grand spree at Duke’s expense while at t,he Harlem hotel. Everything was charged to Duke, and the nurse who was summoned to take care of the old man collected nt the bar the bill for his services. It was while these goings on were nt their height that Duke and the Webb woman went to church on Dee. 19 and got Rev. Coe to «marry them, a “Dr. Hirst’’ and one “C. W. Thompson” going with them as witnesses. Litigation Hr gin* Over Duke. New York, Jan. 12.—Frodie L. Duke is now in an insane.asylum. His wife has applied to one supreme court judge for a habeas corpus for his release, and the Duke family has applied to an other supreme court judge in a suit the object of which Is to put Rrodie and Ids affairs in the hands of a committee. Tlie Duke family will also criminally prosecute some persons not now named for conspiracy to bring about Ilrodie’s nmrrlnge.

Whipping Post for Brutes.

Salem, Ore., Jan. IT—The legislature listened to the reading of Governor Chamberlain’s message. Tbe message carried a recommendation that a law be passed establishing whipping posts for wife-bee ters. A great demonstration followed the reading of this clause In the message, the applause lasting l'or some minutes.

Chicago's Charity Ball.

Chicago, Jan. 13.—The charity ball given here at the Auditorium by society leaders was tbe peer of any charitable entertainment ever held in Chicago. More than 3,500 persons attended. resulting In a net profit of between $20,000 and $25,000 for tbe charities to be benefited.

Restoration of the Army Canteen.

Washington, Jan. 13. The senate committee on military affairs considered informally the bill to restore the army canteen. Cockrell said tbe bill proposed principally to permit the sale of beer at army poets and that there could be no grave objection to it.

No Concert on Sunday.

Washington, Jan. 13.—The inaugural committee has decided that there shall be no Sunday concert at the pension office building following the inaugural ceremony, and that three concerts will bt giveu Monday, March 6.

HANLY INAUGURATED

Becomes the Executive of the State with a Brief and Simple Ceremony. NEW GOVERNOR’S FIRBT ACT Sends to the Legislature Senator Fair* banks’ Designation—Poisoned Camjy a Christmas Gift. Indianapolis,Jan. 100. —“You solemnly and sincerely swear that you will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Indiana, and faithfully and impartially perform your duties as governor of the state of Indiana.” With the taking of this oath, J. Frank Hanly, of Lafayette, became governor of Indiana for the next four years, succeeding Winfield T. Durbin, of Anderson. The oath was administered to Hanly by Chief Justice John V. Hadley. The atate house was beautifully decorated, and thousands of visitors were In the city and crowded the corridors of the capital.

Lieutenant Governor Alio Inaugurated. Hugh T. Miller was inaugurated lieutenant governor. The inaugural ceremonies for Miller were held In the senate chamber, and those for Hanly tcok place immediately afterward in the rotunda of the state house. The retiring officers introduced their successors, commending them to the peopleof Indiana, and both of the new officers, In their inaugural addresses, took occasion to compliment their predecessors on the performance of their duties. Official Cauvasa of tha Votes. Miller’s Inauguration was preceded by a Joint session of the two branches of the general assembly in the house chamber to canvass the state vote. Fifteen or twenty minutes were spent by Speaker Cantwell tearing open the seals and tabulating the returns. Cantwell finally announced the results of the vote. J. J. Frank Hanly received 350,362 and John W. Kern, the Democratic candidate, received 274,008. Hugh T. Miller’s correct total vote waa announced as 360,442 and that of Warder W. Stevens, Democrat, as 273,443. Fairbanks’ Resignation la In. One of the first acts of Governor Hanly was to send to the legislature the formal resignation of Vice Presi-dent-Elect Fairbanks as United Slates senator. Senator Fairbanks successor, who will be James A. Hemenway, of Evansville, now a representative, will be elected Jan, 17. Senator Allaert J. Ret erklge will l>e re-elected the same day for a second term.

POISONED CANDY MISCREANT Bend* a Box to a Newly Married Couple' but the Intended Victim* Escape. Indianapolis, Jan. 10.—After three days of investigation, during which a powder found in candy sent to Mr. and Mrs. Omar Bradley as a Christ mas present has been nnalyzed, the police are convinced an attempt wa» made to poison the young man and li bride. There is reason to believe the poisoned package was sent by a woman. The package was delivered at the residence of Bradley by a messenger boy, but contained nothing to Indicate who had sent it. With it was a bottle of whisky, and, as the name of the sender was not given, Mrs. Bradley did not open it until her husband came home. When the box was examined it was found to contain candy sprinkled with a fine powder. Bradley took the package and bottle to the police and asked for an examination. The city chemist said the candy had been poisoned. Soft Earth Saved Hi* Life. Washington. Ind., Jan. 10. Whllo Charles Kinneman was working In the Raymond coal mine a piece of stone weighing several hundred pounds dropped on him. forcing his head into the ground. Fellow-workmen supposed he wus instantly killed, but upon removing the stone life was found, and sc-on he revived, little the worse for his experience. The soft earth into which his head was forced saved his life. Thru* Mora Victim* of Ga*. Muncle, Ind., Jan. 10.—A gas explosion nt the home of Frank Parsons wrecked the house, and fatally burnel Mrs. Parsons and seriously burned her husband and a 2 months old baby. The* explosion was caused by the accumulating of gas from a leak in a pipe. Woman a* a Chicken Thief. Evansville, Ind., Jan. 10. Clinton Malotte, who lives near here, found a set of false teeth In his hen house and several of his chickens were gone. The teeth were identified- by a dentist as belonging to a well-known woman, but he refused to give her name. President of Franklin College. Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 10. Dr. Elmer Bryan, head of the department of philosophy In Indiana university, has been elected president <Jf Franklin college to succeed Professor W. G. Scott Dr. Bryan will take charge of the college July 1. Dost Explosion la Hl* Donth. Clinton, Ind„ Jan. 10. James Goodey, a shot firer in one of the Cox* vine mines, was burned by a dust ex* plosion.

DONE BY RISING VOTE

Beveridge and Hemenway Nonninated for the Senate from the Hooeier State. t TWO NAMED BY THE DEMOCRATS Shively and Kern to Get the Complimentary Vote—Bryan Talks to the Legislature. Indianapolis, Jatj. 12. Only fcity minutes were required by the Republican Joint caucus to organize and nominate two candidates for the United States senate —Senator Albert J. Beveridge to succeed himself, and Representative Janies A. Hemenway, of Boonville, to fill the unexpired term of Charles W. Fairbanks, vice presidentelect. Following the nominating and seconding speeches the nomination of both Beveridge and Hemenway were manifested by a rising vote amid cheers from the members of the caucus. Peveridge and Hemenway will be elected to the United States senate Jan. 17. Nomination, by the Democrat.. Benjamin F. Shively, of South Bend, and John W. Kern, of .Indianapolis, were named on the first ballot by the Democratic senatorial caucus as the party’s candidates fortheUnlted States senate. There were five candidates: Shively, 18; Kern, 16; Menzles, 14; John E. Lamb, 11; ex-Senator Turple, 3.

Bryan Addreaana the Solon*. William J. Bryan accepted an invitation to address the general assembly, which held a joint session to listen “to him. Bryan spoke for an hour from the desk of the lieutenant He was frequently applauded. He commended paragraphs iu the inaugural message of the governor warning against corrupt lobbying. He also commended President Roosevelt for his stand in favor of railroad legislation to give the Interstate commerce commission more power. He said politics in Indiana were probably as corrupt as elsewhere, and steps toward reform should be taken. He left the city later for Lincoln, Neb. Denounce* kx-Governor Durbin. - In the senate Davis, Democrat, offered a resolution calling upon the governor to furnish detailed information on the use of the general fund in the payment of the state debt, and on what law the state finance board based Its action. He accompanied his resolution with a denunciation of the conduct of his administration and ex-Gov-ernor Durbin stood at the east senate rail, iramedirtely behind the speaker, and heard it all. Uou*« Committees Named. Cantwell, speaker of the house, announced his committees at the session of the house. Several places on a number of the committees were left vacant. owing to the death of E. H. Owens. of Park county, anti because of the contest In Jefferson county, which has not been adjusted.

BANDITS SHk»OT A CITIZEN Disturbed in the Practice of Tbelr Profession They Pat n Ballet in Hi* Side- He May Die. Muncie, Ind., Jan. 12. —About 1 a. m. J. C. Turpin, a merchant who sleeps in his store Just north of the postoffice building at Red Key, eighteen miles east of this city, on the Lake Erie nnd Western railroad, was awakened by an explosion dne to the work of two safe crackers on the vault In the postofflee. Running from his store toward- the postofflee he encountered the rubbers, who had left the postoffice temporarily to avoid the explosion and who were then returning to loot the contents of the safe. Turpin started to give the alarm and was shot in the side, probably fatally. Tlis cries of pain nnd alarm aroused the citizens and the robbers fled, after a running fight. Local officers are organizing to scour the country for the robbers. Horn3*lck-Student Hang* Himself. Indianapolis, Jan. 12. —A dispatch from Asheville, N. C., says: “The body of O. A. Whitaker, of Paragon, Ind., a student nt Bingham Military academy, was found hanging from a tree in Victoria woods. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of suicide. Whitaker was 22 years old, and came to the Bingham Military academy ten days ago. He suffered from homesickness, and It Is thought that he committed the deed while under its Influence." A*aas*ln'* Soot Fatal. Marion, Ind., Jan. 12. —Wilson Addington, who was shot at night by an unknown assassin, Is dead. The man who shot him was caught with a revolver in his hand ano one charge ecently exploded. He denjes the shooting. He is in Joil'on a charge of murder. His name is Charles Sprong. < Rev. B. F. Rawlias Dead. Madison, Ind., Jan. 12. —Rev. B. F. Rawlins, D. D., formerly associate editor of the Western Christian Advocate, of Cincinnati, is dead. Dr. Rawlins was a prominent preacher in Indiana before he was with The Advocate, from which he retired eight years ago. Yoang Maa To Be aa Official. Dll Is boro, Ind., Jan. 12.—William D. Ricketts, county clerk of Ohio county, Is the youngest county officer in his county, if not In the state, being only 22 years old. He la the first Democrat elected to the office of clerk of the Ohio circuit court since 1848.

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THE WEATHER The folio wing is the official weather forecast up to Bo’clock tonight: Illinois— Generally fair; colder: fresh northwest wind* becoming variable. Indiana— Generally fair; cold wave in north and east portions; fresh northyragt winds Lower Michigan—Partly cloudy wtth snow flurries in west portion; colder In southeast portion: brisk northwest winds. Wisconsin— Generally fair; colder in east portion: fresh northwest winds. lowa— Increasing cloudiness with possibly snow flurries in west portion; fresh northerly winds becoming variable.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Grata. Chicago. Jan. 12. Following were the Quotations on the Board of Trade: Wheat — Open. High. Low. Close. **%•&*» September ... M .82 .81% MM™”...... .«% .44% .44% .44% September V.'. ’.«% -45% ‘.HI ll™*™ ::::: :Bfc f* :8B jiuy ::::::::: .si% .a% .31 .31% May 1 *. 1^ ......12.70 12.77% 1L«2% «.«% Tuouary 6.65 6.66 6.60 6.60 kta? ..!. .. 6.887% 6.82% 6.82% 6.86 January W . 6.42% 6.45 *6.40 8.40 U.y 6.70 6.72% 6.66 6.65 < | Chi—go Lire Stock. Chicago, Jan. 12. Hons— Estimated receipt*, fee. the day. 4LOOOI sales ranged, at $4.0504.46 sos piga $4.3304.70 for light, 84.400t.0s ior rough packing. $44504.85 for mixed and *4.6004.85 for ‘heavy packing and shipping lots, with the bulk of the trading at 84.6004J5 for fair to good averages. . - . Cattle—Estimated for the

day. 12.000; extra steers. $6.7606.10; good to choice steers, $4.8005.70; good to fancy yearlings. 85.0005.70; choices cows and heifers, $3.8004.80; native veal calves. $6.0007.00. * Sheep—Estimated receipts for the day. 18,000; quality fair; market slow, but steady; prices without special change; good to prime export wethers. $5.3005.65; medium to good native sheep $4.5005.10; range sheep and yearUngs. $4.1006.30; good to fancy native lambs. $6.0007.75; western range lambs. $5.7507.60. Kut Buffalo Lira Stack* East Buffalo. N. Y.. Jan. 12. Dunning & Stevens. Live Stock Commission Merchants. East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle—Receipts. 15 cars; market dull and lower. Hogs— Receipts, 40 cars; market lower; pigs. $4.5504.60: yorkers. $4.7504.85; mediums. $4.5004.80: heavy. $4.8504.80; rough. $4.1504.25. Sheep and Lambs—Receipts. 30 cars; market active; beet lam be, $7.80 08.00: fair to good. $7.500786; culls and common, $6.0007.40; best*.western lambs; $7.5007.75; mixed sheep, $5.3505.50; fair to good. $5.0005.25; culls and bucks, $3.00 to *4.00. Calvee—Market lower: tops. $8.2508.50; fair to good. $6.00 to $8.00; heavy. $4.6004.50.

OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. In the Matter of the estate of Ann E. Pettit, deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court, to February term 1906. .. ~ Notice ia hereby given that Hannibal Laor don and David J. Pettit, as Executors of tire estate of Ann E. Pettit, deceased, have presented and filed their acooqot *Bd vouchers in final settlement of said estate,-and ttuU the same will come up for examination and action of said Court on the 14th day of February, A. D. 1906, at which time all heirs, creditors, legatees or devisees of said estate are required to appear in said court and show cause, U any there be. why said account and vouchers should not be approved. And the lietrs of said estate are also hereby required, at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship. Dated this 14th day of January 1906. HANNIBAL LANDON, DAVID J. PETTIT. Executors. ...a*. Bead The Democrat for nerws.