Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1906 — Page 4

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The republicans of this con gressional district will hold their congressional convention at Lafayette, March 1. Congressman • Wentworth, the bald-headed gentleman who is to wed President Roosevelt’s daughter, Miss Alice, a girl half his age, next week, is a cigarette fiend, among his other accomplishments. True, the Wentworth’s “have money,” but no good, healthy, self respecting young lady need envy “Miss Alice” her choice of a husband. The Democrat has never taken very much stock in Governor Hanly—in hie sincerity or his honesty of purpose. But no matter what his motives may be in exposing rascals in public office and bringing them to. justice and in the enforcement of our laws, it seems to us that he ought to have the support of every intelligent, law-abiding citizen of the state.

Indianapolis News: The papers of the<State are showing their interest in the question ofj interest on county funds by republishing and commenting on the recent article signed “A Lawyer,” published in the News. No two opinions exist on the main question. The demand is universal among the people that all public money shall all the time be treated as public money; that neither public officers nor political bankers and backers shall be allowed to enjoy its usufruct; that if the laws are not sufficient now, as in practice it seems not to be. to protect the public’s interest, then the law should be changed and strengthened. One thing the law could and should provide, is that county and city money should be deposited in whatever bank or trust company, offering approved security, will pay the highest rate of interest on • • lances.

HOWDY BASE BALLISTS

Three of Them Get Into Trouble fbr Raising t'uin on a Train—One Draww a Gun. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 9. Michael J. Donlin, center fielder of the New York National league base ball club; Walter Bennett, a Southern League pitcher, and John J. McGrath, another professional ball player, al) members of an indoor baee ball team en route to begin a aeriee of games at Troy, were arrested here on the arrival of their train. They are charged with disorderly conduct on the.train. Donlin Is charged also with drawing a loaded revolver on a porter. Donlin is the man, who when left fielder of the Baltimore base ball club, made an unprovoked attack on Mias Mamie Fields, an actress, at Baltimore, in March, 1902. and was sentenced to six months tn Jail and fined (250 for bis rowdyism.

STRIKE IS INEVITABLE

Does Not Seem as If Anything Can Prevent a Coal Mine Walk-Out. IT WILL INVOLVE 600,000 MBH Both Parties to the Dispute Appear To Be Inflexible. ' a • i No Hope That the President or Civic Federation Will Interfere Patrick Dolan's Vote Is V igorously Resented. Indianapolis, Feb. 6.—The national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America has adjourned. President Mitchell refused to discuss the work of the board. Secretary Wilson said no statement would be given out at this time. Indianapolis, Feb. 3.—One of the most dramatic scenes ever witnessed in a national convention of the United Mine Workers was the final adjournment of that body after the dissolution of the joint conference of operators and miners of the central and southwestern districts, and after the national convention had severely rebuked one of the oldest officers of the organization for transgressing one of the fundamental law’s of unionism in voting contrary to his instructions to stand for an Increase of wages. No Hope of Averting a Strike. When the lusty voices of the miners, mingled in the singing of “America,” had hushed an oppressive silence fell upon the assembled delegates, and as President John Mitchell slowly pronounced the words which adjourned the seventeenth annual convention without day, thus dissolving every possible hope of averting a gigantic Industrial war without the Intervention of some unexpected and powerful influence, the miners marched out of the hall. Big Walkout On April 1. The apparent determination of both operators and miners indicates that neither will make overtures to the other for further negotiations, and as Indicated by the speeches of both the radicals and conservatives of both organizations, on the floor of the joint conference, unless some influence which is not now foreseen steps into the breach (500,000 men controlled by the United Mine Workers will walk out of the mines in every section of the country on April 1. Not Likely to Interfere. There have been Intimations that two agencies—the president of the United States and the National Civic Federation—may be asked to set in motion negotiations looking to a rehabilitation of the joint state agreement, or at least a discussion of some possible means of bringing the operators and miners together for further negotiations. So far as known, however, there Is nothing upon which to base an assertion that either the president or the Civic Federation will offer to Interfere.

IMPEACHMENT OF DOLAN He Insisted on Voting for a Motion Avoiding a Strike. Patrick Dolan, president of district 5. U. M. W., was the man who was Impeached by the convention. F. L. Robbins, operator, in the joint conference moved that the present scale be affirmed for the year beginning April 1 next. There was much debate, and finally a vote was reached. Dolan, voting for the Pennsylvania miners as their president, voted for the motion. Instantly there were cries of “Throw him out!” etc. He insisted that he had a right to cast the vote, and the chair sustained him. The scene was then transferred to the national convention, U. M. W., which met as soon as the joint conference had adjourned sine die. Here Delegate Hayes, of Collinsville, 111., moved the expulsion of Dolan for treason. the offense being Dolan's vote in joint conference, bis district In Pennsylvania having voted for an increase of -wages. After some ndiscussio Dolan asked the convention to take no action, saying tluit If he had done anything wrong his people nt home would act. It was finally decided on a point of order that the convention had no jurisdiction. Then a motion that the Pittsburg district delegates hold a caucus on the ■object was carried and the convention took recess while the <wucus was held. When the convention reassembled the caucus reported a resolution condemning I»olan, which was laid on the table, after which the national convention adjourned sine die. SOME FIGURES ON POSSIBILITIES Mitchell Expects 150,000 Non-Union Miners to Strike Also. During an interview President Mitchell discussed some of the phases of the situation. In answer to questions he said that the action of the convention Included the anthracite districts, but that the U. M. W. would meet the anthracite operators on Feb. 15. According to the figures given out* by the national officers of the miners' organization they expect the strike to bring out over tJOO.OOO men—«bout 150,000 nonunion miners In West Virginia and •»- . * >. « t

Pennsylvania with the 450,000 union miners. Of this number about 150,000 will ba out in the anthracite districts, 85,000 In the Pennsylvania bituminous districts, 88,000 in Ohio, 17,000 In Indiana, 60,000 In Illinois, 16,000 in lowa, 30,000 in West Virginia, 3,000 In Michigan, and approximately 60,000 In Kansas. Missouri, Texas, Indian Territory and Arkansas. Mitchell said that never In the history of this country was there an organization that could call out so many men in one a strike having such widespread effect. “The prosperous condition of the country,” said he, “warrants an increase for the miners. We accepted a decrease by our own votes two years ago, when at the time we were convinced that the conditions of the country demanded It. We have ever been ready to stand right, ami we stand right now.” He declared the responsibility for whatever happened rested on the operators. When questioned about the cost of the anthracite strike he said that Its cost had been estimated by the anthracite strike commission to be a loss of $25,000,000 of wages to the miners, $50,000,000 of profits to the operators, $26,000,000105s in freight rates. “There were other items of loss that raised the total figures much Over $100,000,000 for the strike. It lasted a little over twenty-six weeks.” Pißft'dent Mitchell estimated that four people are dependent on every miner. On this estimate a national strike such as is planned will .affect over 2,000,000 people dependent on the mining industry for their daily bread. The dollar assessment would raise approximately $2,500,000 national treasury funds by April 1. This organization now has in cash in its national district, sub-district and local treasuries $2,679,134.42. The two funds on April 1 will probably place $5,000,000 cash available for strike purposes. Views of Herman Justi. Springfield, 111., Feb. 5. Herman Justi, commissioner of Illinois Coal Operators’ association, on his return from the Joint conference of operators and miners at Indianai»olis, made the following statement regarding the coal mining situation in Illinois: “The joint agreement between operators and miners in Illinois does not expire until April 1, 1906. Grounds for the refusal by the operators of the miners’ demands for an increase in wages were that conditions of trade did not justify an increase. Advances in wages to labor in the mining industry of Illinois since 1898 have been over 100 per cent., while there has been but one reduction in that time, and that was only 5% per cent. The miners now demand 12*6 per cent, increase. It is now up to the miners to determine whether they will work after April 1, or go on strike.”

FOUR DEAD; TEN INJURED

One Passenger Train Kuns Into the Rear of Another on an Oregon Line Near Bridal Veil. Portland, Ore., Feb. 7. Four persons were killed and ten were more or less seriously injured in a collision on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company’s line near Bridal Veil, Ore. The dead are E. L. Sinnot, of Portland; George Buchanan, accountant, Portland; J. W. Frost, Walla Walla, Wash., and A. E. Edwards, of Portland. The more seriously injured are: Mrs. W. Riley, of Walla Walla. Wash., and Jas. J. Russell, of East Oakland, Cal. Tlie passenger train known as tlie Pacific express, from Chicago, ran into the rear of the passenger train known as the Spokane-Portland special, which was standing on the main track, with a disabled engine.

Moody Hits at Packers.

Chicago, Feb. 7. —Attorney-General William H. Moody outlined, for the first time, the government’s position as to the Immunity pleas of the indicted beef packers. He also explained the government's attitude toward the entire beef case, stating definitely that no information secured by Commissioner of Corporations Garfield in his Investigation under congressional resolution was used in securing the indictment of the accused men and corporations.

Two Died Terrible Deaths.

Helena. Mont., Feb. 7.—A runaway freight train collided with the rearend of a passenger train on the Northern Pacific near Helena and set fire to it. Five persons were killed —J. N. Robinson, Missoula; Charles Brickie, conductor of the passenger; J. A. Jessup, express messenger; Foster Senegal, merchant of Elliston; one passenger, unidentified. Jessup was pinned down in the debris and burned alive; the same fate overtook the unidentified man.

Canal Commission's Report.

Washington. Feb. s.—The report of the isthmian canal commission, recording its decision in fnvor of an eighty five foot level lock canal, has been submitted to Secretary Taft. The report is accompanied by the report of the board of engineers, the majority of whom declared for a sea-level canal. It will now be for Secretary Taft to express his own views upon the great project in an endorsement when transmitting the papers to the president.

Chicago Saloons Win.

Springfield, 111., Feb. B.—The supreme court denied a motion for leave to file a petition for a writ to compel Mayor Dunne, of Chicago, to enforce the Sunday closing law as applied to saloons. The court held that it had no jurisdiction In the matter.

Three Children Perish In Fire.

Helena, Mont., Feb. 7.—Three children of J. B. Cypher, girls, aged 1,3, and 5 years, respectively, were burned to death In their home, six miles south of Big Timber. The parents left the children aloue. When they returned the bouse was In ruins.

PEORIA SHAKEN BY NEW SCANDAL

George H. Simmons, Preacher, Banker and Politician, a Suicide. WAS UNDER SERIOUS CHARGES Rather Than Face Them or Quit the City He Took His Own Life. When All the Facts in the Case Are Brought to Light It Will Probably Overshadow That of Dougherty. Peoria, 111., Feb. 7.—Rev. George H. Simmons, pastor of the First Baptist church, president of the InterState Savings bank, and the People’s Savings bank, and recently appointed manager of the Yates’ senatorial campaign in Peoria county, was found dead in bed. He has been the object of investigation at the hands of the state’s attorney, the two banks, and his congregation on the gravest charges and it is a case of suicide. Left Better Behind Him. The body was found by his wife when she called him for breakfast. He had remained down town until a late hour the previous night, disposing of some business matters. A letter found beside him showed his death to have been premeditated. He said it was his last night on earth, and wanted to leave a message of undying love to all. In part, he said: “Also no blame must attach to ex-Governor Yates nor his associates. He simply gave me an opportunity which his opponents and my enemies have prevented my using.” The last time, that “time fails me should I attempt to . write personal messages,” indicates he was dying as he brought this letter to a close. Cause of Death. Three physicians w*ho were hastily summoned, are of the opinion his death was caused by cyanide of potassium. Coroner Baker has taken charge of the remains. The People’s Savings bank, of which Simmons was president, in the workmen’s quarter of the city, did not open its doors during the morning. Cashier Look said it would remain closed until some future action was determined on. There was a run on the bank the previous day and a large crowd surrounded the building, clamoring for their money. The Inter-State Savings bank was also the object of runs.

Serious Stories Afloat. Dr. Simmons came to the First Baptist church five years ago from Terre Haute, Ind. He became local manager of the senatorial campaign of former Governor Yates a week ago, and shortly after serious stories affecting his morals were circulated. State's Attorney Scholes undertook an Investigation, and secured some sensational confessions from boys of his congregation. Dr. Simmons was 40 years old and leaves a widow. He held charges in Texas, Jackson, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky., before coming here. Will Eclipse Dougherty Cue. When all the facts come out it is probable the revelations of the Dougherty case will sink into insignificance in comparison with this one. The editors of The Star, Journal and Her-ald-Transcript called him in and told him if he would leave the city within twenty-four hours there would be no prosecution In order to save a scandal and keep the boys from losing their reputations for life. He consented and a tonce resigned as president of the Interstate Bank and Trust company, which he had organized on an original plan last summer. Head of Boys’ Home Removed. Chicago, Feb. 7.—Disclosures affecting the character of the Rev. John M. Chattln and his conduct in the home for boys he has governed at 515 West Adams street have led to the resignation of Chattln from the Episcopal ministry and his removal from the boys' home. Bishop Anderson sent Chattln to an Episcopal retreat, where he will pass the rest of his life, and named Howard A. Thompson acting head of the home. Several boys from the Chattln home were witnesses against its founder In a session of the board of managers of the institution. Hurt Herself Climbing a Fence. Nashville, Ind., Feb. o.—While Mr. and Mrs. Alerlus Fehring were walking homeward from the Howard church, and passing through thewoods Mrs. Fehring undertook to climb a fence which crossed the path, and her hip was dislocated by a fall, while her spine was wrenched. Fehring was compelled to leave her while he sought assistance, andjt was an hour before a conveyance was had in which she could be removed. He May Heoover, It Is Said. Patrk-ksburg, Ind., Feb. 9. George Moore, miner, sat smoking in a storage room, with an open twenty-nve-pound keg of blasting powder within easy distance. A spark from his pipe exploded the powder, wrecking tne building and hurling -uoore some distance away. He was found lying In the snow, unconscious and with hls> clothing burning. He may not recover.

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Crofters Seize an Island.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. B.—The Crofters of Barra Island, Hebrides, have seized the neighboring island of Vatersay and declare their intention to resist by force of arm* any attempt to dislodge them. A regular war expedition was fitted out by the invading islanders, who collected a fleet of boats and with flags flying and pipers skirling highland battle tunes soon effected a bloodless landing on Vatersay, hitherto used as a game preserve.

Thirteen Revolutionists Executed.

Llbau, Feb. B.—Thirteen revolutionists were condemned by a drumhead court-martial and executed In the Xainoden district. Among the number was the murderer of the superintendent of the Gr&binsk district Agrarian disorders have broken out anew in the country adjacent to Rostoff on Don. A squadron of Cossacks has been sent to repress the disturbances. Advertise in The Democrat