Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1905 — Page 4

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The Beef Trust is still awfully dense when it comes to understanding the decisions of the U. S. Supreme Court.

Secretary Shaw is busy trying to devise a system of currency elastic enough to stretch over a deficit of $68,000,000. The daughter of Gen. Fitzbugh Lee has married a yankee Boldier. When cupid gets down to business, it doesn’t stop at sectional lines. Minneapolis and Chicago are working for $2 wheat. This will be a triumph for the brokers, but the people who buy and the far* mers who have sold will not have much cause to smile.

The action of Governor Hanly in vetoing unconstitutional bills may not add to his popularity with the politicans but it is making him stronger with the fellows who do the voting, if the expressions heard hereabouts are any 'criterion.

Bro. Carr of the Fowler Leader thinks Congressman Crum packer is the right man for the republican nomination for president in 1908. Now if the Honorable Edward doesn’t conclude that Bro. Carr is the proper person to handle the mails at Fowler for the next four years he will be lacking in appreciation indeed.

Indianapolis Star: The Legislature's evident intention is to refuse to allow the anti-pass bill to become a law and to cling to its free railroad passes like grim death. At the same time the opponents of the measure continue to insist that they are not influenced in the least by the possession of these passes. PerliMps they are not, but no one will believe it.

Representative McAdams introduced a bill in the lower house of the legislature Tuesday (House Bill 415) for the relief of Frank Coovert, ex-treasurer of Newton county, who lost $13,000 in the Gilman bank failure at Goodland last summer, Newton county taxpayers will protest against the passage of this measure, we are told, and, if necessary, will take the matter into the courts to resist payment.

“The bill ie not constitutional but I’ll vote ‘aye’ anyhow,” explained Senator Kittinger yesterday. “Half the measures we have passed will be knocked out by the Supreme Court, so one more unconstitutional bill won’t make any difference.” The above is a clipping from an Indianapolis paper’s Monday’s report of the proceedings of the state legislature. Now we don’t know what district Senator Kittinger is from or whether he is a democrat or a republican, but it is plainly evident that if he made the remark accredited to him he is not a fit person to be sent to the legislature. Unconstitutional laws cost many people lots of vexation and worry, disturb business and put the taxpayers to great and unnecessary expense, as well as the litigants, who must take the matter through the courts to obtain relief. Our cirouit and higher courts are supported by taxation, and the more court business the more taxes, therefore we say that it should be the highest aim of every legislator to vote only for such measures as are con-

stitutional, bo far as it is possible for him to know. The only excuse for passing notoriously unconstitutional and bad laws mubt be that it “makes work for the lawyers.”

THE NIGGER IN THIS WOODPILE.

Indianapolis Star: In the fashion that the State Senate has emasculated the bill regulating private banks there might much better be no legislation at all on the subject. Bank regulation without the right of examariination would be merely an absurd farce. The purpose of such regulation is the protection of depositors. The acceptance by the State of the sworn statements of private bankers would be no protection whatever. The honest and competent banker needs no regulation. The incompetent and dishonest banker would not hesitate to go a etep farther and send in a false statement to cover up the condition of a rotten bank. And what is the purpose of this tremendous opposition by private bankers? The great .majority of them are thoroughly competent and run their banks on sound business principals. Why, then, this dread of an examination? Merely in order that rich depositors may use the seclusion of their vaults to hide away property from taxation in order that they may give perjured tax returnee and defraud the public. Rather a small and thoroughly comtemptible motive is this that impels them to leave open the way for dishonest men to de.fraud thousands of depositors.

Lennon From McKinley.

Senator Alger of Michigan tells a story of an experience he had with President McKinley after the Spanish war, says the New York World. The senator was then secretary of war. Governor Brady of Alaska in writing his Thanksgiving proclamation that year saw fit to indulge in a few remarks concerning the conduct of the war. lie told how the nation was unprepared for the struggle and how it was a God’s mercy that Spaiu had not sailed over here and taken everything in sight Alger was deeply offended. lie took the proclamation to a cabinet meeting and demanded that the president remove Brady. “It is preposterous,” he exclaimed hotly, “that a governor of a territory appointed by the president should be permitted to malign the army and navy in this way.” “Well, Alger,” said President McKinley, “that’s so, and there is a phase of it you evidently do not appreciate. If he has maligned you he has doubly maligned me, for I am commander in chief of the army and navy.” “Yes,” said Alger, “I had not thought of that. And you will remove him, of course.” “Well,” President McKinley replied, “I have given the matter no attention, but if I were in your place I’ll tell you what I would do.” “What?” asked Alger. “I’d forgive him.”

A Tender Hearted Queen. Once when driving Que#n Amelie of Portugal saw a large crowd surrounding some one who had fallen down. The footman was sent to ascertain what was the cause of the accident and, returning, reported that it was a young girl who had fainted from weakness. The queen left her carriage, • according to the Indianapolis News, and assisted the girl into the privacy of a nearby shop and then personally attended to her professionally. The queen then made inquiries about the girl. She was a milliner who, having failed to get work at her trade, had undertaken other employment for the support of an Invalid mother, but With such poor success that she was nearly starved. The queen is now per patroness, and she is at the head of one of Lisbon's leading bonnet shops.

Had Heard of Him. A West Virginia member of the house was telling in tbe cloakroom tbe other day of n constituent from the mountain wilds whom he took up to tbe president only a day or two ago. The constituent has been grooming for an office. “I am very glad to see you,” said the rural visitor to the president. “I have heard of you before.” “I hope so," was the reply in quizzical tones, which brought the Interview to a close. «

General Oku on the Field.

I watched Oku keenly. Though I had Been him coming for twenty yards, I recalled suddenly that I saw nothing but his face until he got quite near. It was sad with something of Lincoln’s sadness. In profile it was kindly, especially when he smiled; full faced there were proofs that he could be iron and relentless. But his eyes! Big, black, glittering, fanatical, ever moving they were, and you caught them never but for a moment, but when you did they made you think of lightning and thunderstorms. He was dressed simply in olive green serge, with one star on his cap and three stars and three stripes on his sleeve. His boots were good. His sword hung in his left hand, undlnched. His other hand looked nerveless. Not once did he shift his weight from his right foot, only the sole of his left ever touching the stone flagging. He Is the most remarkable looking man I’ve ever seen thus far among the Japanese.—Scribner’s Magazine.

TO REGULATE RITES

Newhouse Railway Commission Bill Has Passed the Indiana Legislature.

THREE TO BE OH THE BOARD

Powers That Are Given Them— Sanderaou Murder Trial—Other Hnoaier lnlormatioii.

Indianapolis, Feb. 23. Under a ■uspension of the constitutional rule the house of representatives passed the New house railroad commission bill whieb has already passed the senate. No emergency clause is included in the measure. The bill creates a railroad commission composed of three persons to be apjtointed within sixty days alt er the bill become* a law. The commission will adjust freight and ex'press rates: will supervise passenger traffic, and adopt regulations neeesrary to govern car service and the location of s.vitches and sidings. Heavy Penalties (or Violation. Appeals from the decision of the commission may be taken to the appellate court. Heavy penalties are provided for violations of the act. The commissioners will receive a salary of $4,000 a year and will be allowed a clerk at $1,500 ar.d a secretary at $2,500, together with expenses. Requisition for Murderer. Indianapolis, Feb. 23. Governor J. F. Hanly has signed requisition papers on the governor of Tennessee for tlie return to' Indianapolis of Preston Hell, who is wanted here for the murder of Abe Welch Dec. 25, 1903. mil Against “Speakeasies”. Indianapolis, Fe. 23. The senate passed the Milburn bill directed against “speakeasies,” and assessing heavy fines for violation. It was called up by Senator Milbum. The bill increases the fine for selling liquor from S2O to SIOO for the first offense and from SIOO to SSOO for the second of sense and adds Imprisonment from thirty days to six months. Track Elevation at the Capital. Indianapolis, Feb. 23.—The sign of final victory for the friends of the IndlaiMipolis track elevation bill came in the senate in a decisive vote by which a motion to kill the bill was defeated. Fifteen senators voted for indefinite postponement of further eon sideration of the bill, thirty-two against 1L

Divided on a “Fall Crew" Bill.

Indianapolis, Feb. 23.—The house committee on railroads is divided on the Boyd bill, requiring railroads to employ not less than three brakemen on freight trains of fifty cars or over. The majority of the committee favors the indefinite postponement.

HID IT IT IN A STRAWSTACK Allegation the State Want* to Prove a» to the Body of Sandernon—Something Corroboratory. Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 23. Miss Bessie Senner, 20 years old, told the Jury in the Sanderson case that on Sunday, Oct. 23, she had been at the home of Mrs. Ollie Sanderson and had seen Will Cook and Ernest Sanderson, two of the defendants, go to a strawstack in the rear of the home and kneel behind the stack. An hour later, when she and Clara Smith returned a neighboring church, the boys were just returning from the straw-stack. It is alleged by the state that the body of Sanderson was buried Jbeneatli this straw-stack after the murder and was then taken to the pond, where it was found. The field in w-hlch the stack stood was later plowed. A piece of tin punctured with eight bullet holes, which was found in the rear of Mrs. Sandeson’s home, was brought here by the sheriff. It is supposed that the defendants had been practicing marksmanship some time before the murder.

Child Deliberately Kills HU Stater. Muncie, Ind., Feb. 23.—While his mother lay ill in an adjoining room little Roger Foust, aged 4 years, secured a 38-calit>er revolver, placed it to the forehead of bis little sister Dora, aged 3 years, and fired. The .bullet pierced the child’s brain. She died a few hours later. The boy got the revolver from a trunk and loaded it himself. He did not realize the meaning of bis deed. Sha Stick* to Her Story. Bedford, Ind., Feb. 23—The inquiry Into the mystery of the Schafer murder was continued. Nearly the entire day was taken up with a close examination of Mrs. Cook. She is known to have adhered to her original story (hat Browning told her bow he and Frank Evans killed the girl to secure a letter that she was supposed to have in her possession. . VVeut Off with Hope and Razor. Marion, Ind., Feb. 23.—William J. Miller disappeared from his home In this city Saturday, taking with him c rope and a razor and telling his wife that he intended to commit suicide because of the “bard winter.” The police have made a close search to the vicinity of the Miller home, but they have not found his body. Three Month*’ Bride Trias Suicide. Washington, Ind., Feb. 23.—Mrs. Effle Stanfield, bride of Howard Stanfield, of thla city, made two attempts at suicide by hanging. Each time the was unconscious when found, but was cut down In time to save her Ilfs. Bhe and Howard Btanfleld were married at Mattoon, IJI, three months ago.

PLAN TO INDICT BEEF PACKERS

Provocation or the Alleged Meat Tract Hae Commenced in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 22.—Active prosecution of the beef trust for violation of the injunction issued by United States Judge Peter S. Grosscup was started when a special grand Jury was ordered und sub|»oenas were issued summoning witnesses to appear against the packing magnates. District Attorney Sol Bethea, who l as been quietly mapping out his campaign for months, will direct the fight for the government. The opening gun of a battle which is generally believed will be a death struggle between law and the mighty monopoly which controls n vast portion of the people’s food supply, came as a surprise. Witnesses numbering 185 will be summoned to testify concerning the operations of the packers in handling meats. It is believed the investigation of the special grand Jury will cover several weeks. The 185 witnesses are now scattered in fifteen cities. The injunction of Judge Grosscup restrained the packers from compelling their agents to stop bidding; from limiting supplies to agents or localities; from unscrupulously lowering, fliing or raising prices and from dividing territory or enforcing uniform rules as to credits, charges, etc.

“OPERATION" IS SUCCESSFUL

So the Doctor* Soy In Dp. Harper’. Com— Cancer 1. Found Ultimate Recovery Not Promised. Chicago, Feb. 23. —While at the University of Chicago hundreds of students were assembled to participate in prayers for his recovery Dr. William It. Harper, president of the institution, underwent a serious surgical operation in the Presbyterian hospital. For nearly two years Dr. HarpeT had been afflicted with severe pains in the abdomen and about one year ago underwent an operation for appendicitis. This did not result In permanent improvement, and it was finally decided that a second operation was necessary. The diagnosis was a cancerous condition of the intestines near the head of thecolon. This diagnosis was confirmed by the operation. The operation from a surgical standpoint was a success. The putient rallied splendidly from the shock, and his condition gives every promise of an early recovery from the effects of the operation. His ultimate recovery is a matter on which the physicians decline to commit themselves, but merely express “the reasonable hope that the disease may lie checked.” It was found that Dr. Harper was afflicted with carcinoma of the posterior head of the colon, and the disease had progressed so far that it was found impossible to remove all of the diseased tissue. Medical and X-ray treatment will he continued for some time.

CONFLAGRATION AT INDIANAPOLIS

Firemen Fight Big Blaze in the Wholesale District for Several Hours. Indianapolis. Feb. 21.—Fire which started before midnight reduced eight buildings to ruins and later broke out in another section when the, fire department. after a desperate fight of four hours, thought it was under control. The loss is estimated at $1,500,000. The buildings destroyed by the fire ore the Fahnley & McCrea company, $385.00; the Delmetsch company, $90,000: A. Kiefer Drug company, $295,000; Griffith Brothers, $200,000; Strauss Millinery company, $05,000; Shermon house, $60,000; Savoy hotel, $35,000, and the St. Charles hotel, $25,000. Damage to the W. H. Armstrong company and the Union station will amount to about $15,000.

Major Carrington Sentenced.

Manila, Feb. 22.—Major Carrington, who was convicted of falsifying vouchers of the civil government to the amount of $1,500, has been sentenced to a total of sixty years and five days’ Imprisonment. He was tried on five separate counts, and the sentence on each charge was twelve years and one day. The case will be appealed to the supreme court of the islands, and if the decision there is adverse to the appellant, the major will appeal to the supreme court of the United States.

Wins Seat in Legislature.

Springfield, 111., Feb. 23.—Alonzo E. Wilson of Wheaton, chairman of the Prohibition state committee, will be given a seat In the house of representatives In place of William A. Bowles of the Forty-First district Mr. Wilson has had a long and bitter contest on his hands. The elections committee completed its work, the recount giving Wilson 533 majority, against 33 majority for Bowles as certified to the', secretary of state.

Fatal Collapse of a Roof.

Marysville, Cal., Feb. 23.—The root of a building being reconstructed for a theater collapsed on account of a defective truss. Many workmen and others were in tbe building at the time. A. Marry, of Sacramento, proprietor of tbe theater, was killed, and Guy Putnam, and Charles Bagge, workmen, were seriously hurt

Gov. White Is Cleared.

Charleston, W. Va, Feb. 22.—Tbe senate Investigating committee adjourned without substantiating any of the charges made against Governer White or any other state official.

MAN WHO HAS A PAST

Ex-Senator Baker, Charged with Trying to Bribe Members of the Legislature.

BAD BREAK AS TO MARRIAGE

Dakota Divorce Matter* Finally Straightened Out-Town Marshal Who Won’t Be Fired.

Marion, Ind., Feb. 24. O. A. Baker, charged l with offering a bribe to a member of the Indiana legislature, lives in Marion. He i# an attorney of some ability and practiced law in Marion for several years before being elected to represent Grant county as senator In the general assembly. After serving one term as senator he accepted the position as attorney for the American Tobacco company, and has represented the company in the lobby of the Indiana legislature about eight years. 1 aker created a gensatlon about six years ago by a romantic to a Russian countess. How Baker Met Hie Fate. He met this young woman white engaged in settling the estate of a Russian who died here, and he had difficulty In finding his relatives. Finally Miss M. F. Marta, countess of Nazemow, wrote him that she was a relative of the dead Russian and she came to this country to prosecute her claim, and in this way Baker met her. She was infatuated with him, and Baker went to Fargo, N. D., applied for and obtained a divorce from his wife in Marion without her knowledge. Baker and the countoss were married at St urges, Mich., where the countess lived for about a year and where a baby was born to her. Ilftker remained with the countess a part of the time, but continued his law practice in Marlon.

Hiii Story Is Made Public, The countess then removed to Madison, Wis., and Raker furnished her a home. The child died and tbe countess became lonesome, demanding more of Raker’s time, but he remained In Marion a greater part of the time. Her continued demands for his presence finally resulted in his marriage becoming known on Jan. 11. 1899, two years after the marriage. He admitted all of the facts, applied for and was granted a divorce from the countess and remarried his wife, who then and now lives in tbe lieautiful Raker residence on West Second street, in this city.

Send* the Counteu Back Rome.

The countess of Nazetnaw was enraged w'hen she learned of the aetlon for divorce. She declared she had been disowned at her home because of her marriage to Baker and that her mother had died df grief because of her marriage. Baker sent her back to Austria and has since lived with his wife and family in Marion. Baker has two daughters, both of whom are married tc business men of Marion, and it was for their sake that he procured a divorce and remarried his first wife.

THEY CAN’T LOOSE THIS MAN Town Marshal Hold* HU Job In Splta of Extraordinary Effort* to Remove Him. Windfall, Ind., Feb. 24.—At a meeting of the town trustees there was an attempt to adjust the trouble in tbe marshal’s position, where two men are claiming the right to draw salary. J. S. Murphy, regularly elected to the position, had his salary recently reduced from $25 to $1 a month, in order to force him out, but be continued to act The board then appointed George Frankie deputy marshal at $25 a month, and he began acting In that capacity. Finally tbe boardl voted to pay Frankie in full to date and dispense with further service, but Frankie holds that he was appointed for the full term. Murphy, the regular marshal. is still at work, and he will hold until May, when he will bring suit to recover salary at $25 a month.

TkmteM to Whip SB Editor.

Indianapolis, Feb. 24.—John B. Cockrum, head of the railroad lobby la the Indiana legislature and general counsel of the Lake Erie and Western railroad, threatens to horsewhip Delavan Smith, of Lake Forest 111., because of articles in Smith’s paper, The News, assailing the alleged methods of the lobby. The News publisher a cartoon representing Cockrum as entering the etate house with envelopes filled with money, presumably for the legislature.

Be Want* That Stock LRted.

Richmond, Ind., Feb. 24.—City Clerk Taggart has notified the administrator of the estate of the late James Morrisson to appear and show cause why stock In the Morrisson-Plummer Drug company, of Chicago, which Is owned by the estateand In the administrator's hands, should not be listed for taxation. The city claims the stock has not been listed for a period of several years end the city clerk’s estimate of taxes due Is In excess of SIO,OOO.

Aatl-Hallway I'm Bill. Indianapolis, Feb. 24. — The Indiana house of representatives has passed tbe Davis anti-pass bill, which prohibits tbe issuance of railroad passes to any citizen of the state by a vote of 35 to 9. For tbe issuance of such a pass a flue of from S2OO to $2,000 may be assessed. For the acceptance of a pass a fin* of from S2O to S2OO is provided.

CONDITION OF DR. HARPER

■to Life May Ha Prolonged, bat There la Great Doubt of Hl* Ultimate Recovery. Chicago, Feb. 24.—Information concerning Dr. Harper is so carefully guarded at the Presbyterian hospital that nothing can be learned outside of the contents of official bulletins that are Issued by the surgeons. The last of these at hand said he had some nausea, ascribe hie to the unaesthetlc, and that be was doing well, although bis temperature was 98.0; pulse, 84; respiration, 16 to 20. If Dr. Harper recovers from the Immediate effects of tne operation, as he is expected to, best medical authorities admit the X-ray treatment, combined with medical treatment, is certain to bring relief to tbe putient and prolong) his life. Rut many of the beet physicians in Chicago are doubtful whether the mostskilleu human aidi and the employment of the mysterious power of the X-rays can Insure Dr. Harper life for any considerable length of time.

DEAD KNOWN ARE NINETY-FIVE

Twenty-Five More Corpse, To Be Recovered, It I* Estimated. from the Virginia Mine. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 24.—At this writing ninety-two bodies have Wen recovered from the Virginia mines, and the rescue work continues. The foul odors from the decomposing bodies have now become so unbearable that the rescuers work In short relay and hundreds *of pounds of disinfectants have been used to make further work possible. It is estimated that there are at least twenty-five more bodies to be taken out. There are three bodies in tbe bottom of tbe lowest level which > it is expected will require at least ten days to reach.

Committee to Report for Adams.

Denver, Feb. 24.—Unconfirmed reports are in circulation to the effect that the majority of the gubernatorial contest committee will sustain Governor Adams and recommend that Peabody be given leave to withdraw his petition.

Shively Introduced to Roosevelt.

Washington, Feb. 24. Charles EL Shively, of Indiana, supueme grand chancellor of the supreme grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias, was introduced to the president by Rep.esentative Watson, of Indiana.

THE WEATHER Following is the official weather forecast up to 8 o’clock tonight: Illinois —Partly cloudy with probably showers in extreme north portion; warmer in south portion; brisk southerly winds. Indiana—Partly cloudy: warmer in southwest ■ portion; brisk southerly winds. lowa —Partly cloudy; warmer to east portion; brisk southerly winds. Lower Michigan —Partly cloudy;. warmer in east portion; brisk southerly winds. Wisconsin Tartly cloudy vlthwarmer and possibly showers to east, portion; brisk southerly wind*.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Ortln. Chicago, Feb. 23. Following were the quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade today: Wheat— Open. High. Low. G 1 ise. May ...$1.19i4 sl-19% $1.1H% $1.15% July ... I.OIV 1.01% 1.01% IXI% Sept 93 ' .03 .92% .92% Corn — May ... .47 .47% .46% .46%. July ... .47% .47% .47% .47(4 Sept 47% .47% .47% .47% Oats— May ... .31% .31% .30% .30% July ... .31 .31 • .30% .30% Sept 29% .29% .29% .29%PoTk— May ...12.80 12.85 12.50 12.57|% July ...12.90 12.90 12.62% 12.70 Lard— May ... 6.921% 6.92% 6.50 6.82% July ... 7.02% 7.05 6.95 6.95 Short Ribs— May ... <5.80 6.82% 6.65 6.67%July ... 6.95 6.95 680 6.80 Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Feb. 23. Hogs—Estimated receipts for the day, 42,000. Sales ranged at $4.15@ 4.65 for pigs, $4.60<g4.85 for light, $4.70 (£4.75 for rough packing, $4.65@*.95 for mixed, and $4.80(84.97% for heavy packing and shipping lots, with the bluk of the trading within the range of [email protected] for fair to good averages. Cattle—Estimated receipts for the day, 11,000. Quotations ranged at $5.80 @6.25 for extra steers, $5.10(85.75 good, to choice steers, [email protected] common to fair steers. $5.00<g5,70-good to fancy yearlings, [email protected] fancy cows and heifers, $6.00@ 8.26 native veal calves, $4 00(2 5 50 heavy calves. Sheep—Estimated receipts for the day, 18,000. Quotations ranged at $5.60 @6.00 for good to prime export wethers, [email protected] medium to good native sheep, $5.00(26.90 range sheep and yearlings, $7.15(88.15 good to fancy native lambs, $0.25(88.00 western range lambs. Bast Buffalo Live Stock. East Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 23. Dunning & Stevens, Live Stock Commission Merchants, East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle—Receipts, 15 cars; barket, dull. Hogs— Receipts, 30 cars, market lower; pigs, $5.00; yorkers, $5.35(85.40; medium and heavy. $5.40(25.46. Sheep and. Lambs—Receipts, 50 cars; market alow; best lambs, $8.40<g8.50; fair to good, [email protected]; best westerns, SB.OO @8.10; best sheep, [email protected]; fair to good, [email protected]; yearlings, $7.00(3 7.25. Calves —Market, lower; best [email protected]; fair to good, [email protected].