Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1906 — Page 4

For the Children To succeed these days you must have plenty of grit, courage, strength. How is it with the children? Are they thin, pale, delicate? Do not forget Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. You know it makes the blood pure and rich, and builds up the general health in every way. The children rannotpoMlhly have (food health uiileaa the bowel* are in proper cortditiou. tor reot any constipation by (flvinc small laxative doses of Ayer's Fills. All vegetable,sugar-coated. — 1 M Kads by 3.0. Ayer Co., to well, Maes. JR Also manulboturera of JLM f HAIR VIOOR. / ■ IEO AOUE CURE. 4. s&Uvf O CHERRY PECTORAL. W# have no eecrete ! We publish tho formulae of all our medicines.

Jim COUNTY WRIT. f, 1. BIBCOCK. EDITOR HD PUBIISBES_ less DisnsciTiurnoait 1 Ornoe *’• < ItISiDINOI. *ll. Official Democratic Paper of Jasper County. SI.OO PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Advertising rates made known on application E iterad at theSHUgt-oflice at Rensselaer, Xud as secdjwl class matter. Office on Van Rensaeiaer Street, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906.

Next Wednesday, April 18, is the Becond anniversary of the McCoy bank failure, and neither of the bank wreckers have yet been brought to trial. S. C. Dwyer of Lowell has been nominated for joint-representative by the republicans of Lake and Newton. Dwyer was pledged to the Hanlyjpolicy and was nominated by acclamation. The work of abolishing football from the college sports still continues among the more progressive colleges of the country. The Mississippi college is one of the latest institutions to do awnv with the deadly sport.

Governor Manly, as was to have been expected, has declined to pardon ex-auditor of State David E. Sherrick, and takes occasion in giving his reasons for not issuing the pardon to enlighten the public a little more on Sherrick’s rascality. The statement generally published by the republican press of the State that Sherrick did no more than his predecessors in office, both republican and democrats, had done, Manly says is a blank falsehood.

AND MANLY TOO!

The present State administration seems to have been made np of a s*-t of gr ifters from start to finish, if we may believe the report made by Gov. Manly's committee, appointed to audit the books of several >f the state offices, etc.

In addition to the exposures already made, the committee repor s that Robert A. Brown, clerk of the Supreme Court, had made a contract with a law publishing firm to furnish them with copies of decisions at a rate less than that fixed by law, and that there is 15,430 due from him as a result of such contract. The committee also states that, in the matter of the appropriation for the governor’s house rent, the Mull law requires that all money’s expended be given out only on itemized statements, but the law has been disregarded, even to the _ present executive. This appropriation lias been construed, the committee states, ‘do not only cover the actual rental but such other incidental and accessory charges as may be necessary to provide the governor a home suitable to his high office.” It looks as if the only thing for the people of the state to do is to make the bouse cleaniug.tborough by displacing the party in power in the State house. Too long a lease of power breeds corruption, and there seems to be plenty of it in tbe official conduct of our State officials.

HAS A TRAGICAL END

Man-Hunt That Began in a Tragedy Ends with the Hunted One’s Death. WIMMER'S CAREER IS CLOSED His Victim Will Probably Get WellGirl Kent to Prison To Be Reformed—ltems. Lofayette, Ind., April 13. As n sequel to Tuesday’s tragic shooting and man hunt in Sheffield township, the death of Joseph Whinner, central factor in the sensational affair, took place at the Home hospital. Wiminer was 72 years old and for years has been considered a dangerous man when angry, although he was a thrifty and Industrious man and had accumulated considerable wealth. He lived the life of a recluse and none of his relatives could be found. The charge of assault with- Intent to kill liud l>een placed against him. Had Been Pursued for Hours. A posse of residents had been pursuing him for hours Tuesday after he had shot Jacob Stride, a carpenter, with a shotgun, and attempted to shoot Robert Goldsberry. The posse had surrounded him at one end of a bridge half a mile from the scene of the shooting. Shouting that he would never lie taken alive, Wlmnier dropped a loaded shotgun he hail been carrying and drawing a pocketknlfe slashed hia throat and of tills wSiiud he died. Hacked at HU Throat. With tho officers and possed closing In on him he stood at the end of the bridge anil defied them. Deputy Hinkel ventured closer than the officers, but Winimer did not shoot. Instead he reached into a pocket and drew out n knife. As the deputy approached the old man drew tho blade across his

throat amt hacked away, trying to saw the jugular. Before the deed had been completed, however, Ilinkel was upon him. His Victim Hue to Recover. Wlmmer’s victim, Shick, probably will recover. The shotgun charge grazed his side and only u few Shots penetrated his abdomen. Goldberry's life was saved by tire failure of the shotgun to discharge wiien Wimmer pullet! the trigger the second time. The man hunt that followed the shooting was participated in by nearly every male resident of the neighltorhood. Wimmer knew every foot of the region, and he led his pursuers a merry chase.

SHE IS A “DOPE FIEND” Has Been Sent to the Women’s Prison Because Her Hands “Pick and Steal." Muncle, Ind., April 13.—Pretty May Efoliler, a self-confessed shoplifter, has been sentenced to the Woman's prison under the indeterminate sentence act, in accordance with the wishes of both defendant and her relatives. The girl has contracted the morphine habit, and confinement in prison may destroy the desire for the drug. Miss Holder entered a plea of guilty to robbing local dry goods stores of large quantities of goods, and her only defense is that she committed the thefts while, nnder the Influence of morphine. She was a servant in the home of George i ten ham. the deposts 1 manager of the Mtineie Garment company, who is accused of embezzling nearly from the company and the Delaware County National bank.

Stops an Interesting Event. Terre Haute. Ind.. April 13.—General Manager McKean, of the Vandaiia company.has st tpped the proposed race between a locomotive and Paul T. Turk, the Itose Polytechnic sprinter. It was to have been 100 yards, and there was touch interest among railroad men and athletes throughout the country as to the possibility of an engine gathering speed quickly enough to overtake the runner.

Statistician with Time to Burn. Morocco, ind.. April 13. A local statistician has figured that a farmer, in planting forty acres of corn, walks '750 miles. lie says that the fanner makes 350 miles of this in plowing tlie gr >und with a sixteen-inch plow, tifty miles in harrowing, and the remaining 350 miles in cultivating it. The statistician tuts not yet figured the distance the farmer walks to gather the crop. (ls>st Control of Her Horse. Bedford. Ind., April 13.—Josie Blackburn, an employe of the McCormick dry goisls house, while driving to her home just outside the city limits lost control of her horse, was thrown over the dashboard and seriously injured.

Died Near Where He Was Horn. Terre Haute. Ind.. April 13.—Warren Soules, aged 77 years, is dead at ids home east of the city. He was boro in the same neighborhood, and for many years had been one of the bestknown farmers in this section. Caught 'Km Spearing Fish. Lu Porte, Ind., April 13. Deputy (Jans and Warden Frank Stetson, of Rochester, surrounded and captured nine fishermen on Wash lake* in the southern part of La Porte county. The men were using spears. Came Back Alter Forty Years. Lebanon, Ind., April 13. —John Myers. who mysteriously disappeared from his home at Zanesville forty years ago. lias turned up at the home of his son, WlilLam Myers, east of this city..

VOLCANIC HAVOC

Scenes on the Slopes of Vesuvius Recall Pompeii and Herculaneum. hundreds dead AND INJURED Roof of a Church Collapses, Catching Scores in Its Fall. KINO AND QUEEN ON THE SCENE They Brave Great Danger In Visiting the Destitute Inhabitants—De , vastut ion Is Everywhere and Terror Universal.

Naples, April 12. —The loss, to property by the volcanic outbreak Is estimated at $20,000,000 and It Is announced that 50,000 persons have been rendered homeless. ———- Naples, April 11.—A frightful disaster occurred in the center of this city, following the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius. Two hundred people, it Is estimated, were burled in the ruins of the market Monte Oliveto, when the roof collapsed under the weight of cinders from the volcano. Naples. April 10.—More than 200 persons perished in the district of San Gulsepire. From of the church, the roof of which collapsed, forty-nine corpses have been recovered. At Sorrento thirty-seven were killed. Naples, April 10.—Yesterday was a day of terror for the cities, towns and country about Mount Vesuvius. Unconfirmed reports place the number of

VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION

dead and injured at several hundred, hut not many facts can he obtained upon which to base an accurate estimate. At this writing the situation appears more assuring, the lava streams having diminished in volume and in some directions having stopped altogether, while a copious rainfall is cooling the lava where it lies stationary. Almost equally with the devastation wrought by the lava is the damage done by cinders and ashes, which in incredible quantities have been carried great distances. Hoof of Church Collapses. This lms caused the practical destruction of San Guiveppe. a place of O.oon inhabitants. All but 200 of the people had fled front San Guiseppe, and these 20<i assembled in a church to attend mass. While the priest was performing his sacred office the roof fell in nnd many persons were killed and injured. The unfortunates were for hours without surgical or medical assistance. The only tiling left standing in the church Was it statue of St. Anne, the preservation of which tin* poor, homeless people accepted us a miracle and promise of deliverance from their peril. Twelve Killed at Ottnjano. At Ottajano fire churches and ten houses fell under the weight of ashes and cinders, which lie four feet deep on the ground. In the fall of the buildings about twelve persons were killed and many were injured. The village is completely deserted by its people. After the evacuation of the place the barracks and prisons fell in. deports from coast and inland towns depict terrible devastation. Sun Giorgio, Cremona. Port id. Resina and Torre del Greco have been almost completely abandoned. The inhabitants of Torre Anuunziato are prepared to leave at a moment's warning. Somnia Vesuviana Is another village which has suffered most severely.

DEATH HOI.L MAY REACH 500 More Than 200 Lost in the San Guiseppe District Alone. Naples, April 10. —According to information received here probably as many ns 500 lives were lost in the Vesuvius eruption. It is said that more than 200 persons perished in the district of San Guiseppe, while from thd ruins of a church which collapsed owing to the weight of ashes on the roof forty-nine corpses linve been extricated, and it Is asserted that at 'Sorrento thir-ty-seven persons were killed by falling houses. A railway train from San Gulseppe for Naples was derailed, ow-

ing to showers of stones from tbe crater. Cavalry proceedings to the succor of the inhabitants of the devastated section have been unable to make progress, the rain falling on the asbes a foot deep having made it Impossible for the horses to travel. The most of the buildings in the villages are of flimsy eonstructipn and have flat roofs, and so are but poorly calculated to bear the weight of ashes and cinders that have fallen upon therii. Inevitably it will be found that a considerable number of persons has perished by the falling of their homes. Refugees from the threatened or destroyed villages are pouring into Naples by the thousands, arriving In every description of conveyance and on foot. The roads are crowded with processions of men anil women carrying crosses and crying piteously. KING AND AT HAND They Visit the Scene of Terror—Greeted with Enthusiasm. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena have further endeared themselves to the people by their activity in behalf of sufferers by the eruption, and the government is exerting Itself for the relief of the destitute. This work, however, is obstructed by the coiigrestlon of all means of transportation. which are monopolized in the carrying of people out of the zone of danger. The king and queen and their suites arrived at Naples yesterday morning from Rome. When the royal train reached the station the eruption of the volcano was almost at its

worst, but both insisted upon leaving immediately for Torre Aimunziato, the king declaring “If Torre Annunzlata is in danger it is my duty to be there.” Traveling in automobiles, and accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Aosta and the Princess of Schles-wig-Holstein, they set out for the afflicted districts. Touching scenes greeted them along the way. By the king’s order there was no attempt to keep the people away from him. The sovereigns visitd Santa Anastasia, Cerola and Somma Yesuvlana, where they were greeted with great enthusiasm. At a certain point the royal party were struck by a small cyclone of ashes and cinders. Tbe king sent his motor car ahead at full speed, and crossed the path of the cyclone in safety. It was found necessary to continue the journey on foot. The conditions at Torre Annunzlata anil rompeil have improved, owing to the change in the direction taken by tbe flowing lava. About 150,000 refugees from the district of Somma Vesuviana have sought shelter here and elsewhere.

Vesuvius Exhausted. Naples, April 12. —Conditions in the section affected ; by tlie eruption of Mount Vesuvius are greatly ameliorated. The fall of volcanic ashes has diminished, and scientists express the opinion that the volcano has spent itself. All the papers advise the public to he calm, pointing out the improved condition of affairs. The theaters, cases and places of amusement throughout the city have been closed, and before all the sacred images in the streets candles are kept burning, while smaller images are being carried about, in many cases being set down in the open air and surrounded by caudles. Five Hundred Have Perished. Rome, April 11. —A dispatch from Naples to The Tribuna reports that 500 persons have perished in the district between Ottajano and San Guiseppe.

MAKE NOMINATIONS AT INDIANAPOLIS

Hoosier State Republicans Nominate a State Ticket, Mostly by Acclamation. Indianapolis, Ind., April 12. —The second session of the Republican state convention was called to order by Representative A. L, Brick, the temporary chairman. The resolutions committee reported through W. U. Gardiner, of Washington, the chairman. The report was unanimously adopted. The committee on organization repot ted the selection of Representative Charles B. Landis for permanent chairman and Edward Hancock, of Brookville, for permanent secretary. The rejtort was adopted.

Mr. Landis addressed the convention briefly and called for nominations. The followng were nominated by acclamation. For secretary of state, Fred Sims, of Frankfort; for attorney general, James Bingham, of Muncle; for state statistician, James S. Stubbs, of Indianapolis, for judge of the supreme court. First district, James H. Jordan, of Martinsville. John C. Billhelmer, of Washington, was nominated for auditor of state. Oscar Hadley, of Danville, was nominated for state treasurer on the second ballot.

Church Wrecked by Storm.

St. Louis. April 10.—A heavy wind storm passed over the southwest comer of Madison county and the east part of St. Clair county In Illinois., Two persons were injured, one house demolished,- and a church at St. Jacob, 111., wrecked. One hundred worship ers were In the little church and they made a hasty exit. Hardly had they cleared the yard w hen the editice was torn to pieces.

President Castro Resigns.

Washington. April 12. —President Castro of Venezuela lias resigned his ottice In the interests of internal peace in his country and lias been succeeded by General Juan Vicente Gomez.

Arrested for Embezzlement.

Wichita, Kan., April 11.—Edward Blackburn, treasurer of the Wichita Yards company, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling $20,000 from the company.'

DOWIE IN CONFERENCE

'First Apostle” Reaches Chicago and Goes Into Gouncil with Friends. THERE IS TO BE NO RIOT Irreverent Crowd Meets Him at the Railway Station—Voliva’s, latest Move to Shut Off bowle’i “Sinews.” Chicago. April 11. —John Alexander Dowie, “First Apostle” of Zion, after a long johrney from Mexico, arrived here at 8:40 a. m. yesterday. At the station where he detrained was a great crowd, made up chiefly of curious persons. anxious to get a glimpse of the returning leader. A sprinkling of his followers was included, but the great majority was unsympathetic and rude. The instant the train stored hoots and jeers arose. “Dowie!” “ T.ige.” “Peace to thee, old man!” were some of the cries, but they were few and scattered. The mob had forced a way through the iron depot gates, and the Pullman car in which Dowie came from St. Louis was surrounded. Goes Into Consultation. Dowie and bis party took a carriage for the Auditorium Annex, where he and his advisers went Into “executive session.” “I shall not be the cuuse of tumult in the streets of Zion,” he said, just before be disappeared into his apartments. “I shall get what is mine, but I shall get it in a peaceful manner. I have been terrilxv wronged, and the wrong is all the greater because I was so far away that I could not defend myself.” As to his mode of procedure it will probably be through the United States court to set aside the transfer made by Voliva of property through the power of attorney he possessed.

Attempt to Shut Off His “Sinews.” At a conference at Zion City of the Zion business committee of twelve appointed by Voliva some time ago it was decided to send to all branches of the church throughout the world, the following: “Officers, members and friends of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church are directed not to send any more money for Mexican land warrants.” Regarding the oruer W. H. Fiper. one of the overseers, said: “The step was taken because of a desire to completely block Howie’s Mexican scheme, and at the same time remove all chance of his access to funds.” That Secret Basement Boom. Howie, when questioned regarding the secret chamber which was discovered by Overseer Voliva in the basement of his residence at Zion City, said: “Yes, I am aware that such a room exists in the basement of Shiloh House, but I can readily explain to you why it was put there. A former mayor of Zion City, being an extremely cautious man, believed that it was well to tnke precautions against cyclones and mob vengeance. He built this chamber with my full approval, but I assure you that I have never entered the room In my life. It was also thought at the time that the room might prove an appropriate resting place for “the First Apostle.” CONTROVERSY TO BE SETTLED Wetten Gives Further Details of His Proceedings. Chicago, April 12.—At the conclusion of a day of conferences between representatives of the opposing interests of the Christian Catholic church the statement is made that the whole controversy will probably be settled by conciliation. Both sides to the dispute, according to Attorney Emil C. Wetten. John Alexander Howie's legal representative, are anxious for an amicable adjustment of the whole dispute. This announcement was made by Wetten after his return to Chicago from Zion City, where he went and was in conference with General Overseer Voliva, Overseer Speicher, Overseer Piper, Heaeon Granger, and Judge Barnes, the head of Zion City's law department.

* The statement was made by Wetten immediately after a conference he had with Dowie and his counsellors which lasted until midnight At this meeting Attorney Wetten told Dowie and his lieutenants what had transpired at the meeting lie had with Volivn and his assistant, and later when Deacon Peters was asked what he thought of the situation, he without the least hesitation stated that he was of the opinion that both sides to the controversy would be willing to offer such concessions that there would be no necessity to resort to the courts to bring about a settlement. , While hurrying from the meeting to catch a train back to Chicago to report to Dr. Dowie Wetten said to reporters .that I>r. Dowie did not care about his own fate, but wished to be satisfied that Zion and Zion’s creditors were in safe hands. “Dr. Dowle’s last words to me were these.” said Wetten, “ ‘First, last and all the time I must be satisfied that Zion's creditors will get 100 cents on a dollar; all 1 want personally Is a living.’ ” Dowie’s ecclesiastical standing was iiot discussed, according to Wetten, ■who added that the “prophet” expected to return to the south.

Paris to Honor Franklin.

Paris, April 11.—Elaborate preparations are being made for the unveiling on April 20 of the statue of Benjamin Franklin, which was presented to the city by John H. Harjes, the banker, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Franklin’s birth.

QUIZ ON INSURANCE

Wisconsin Legislative Committee Is Inquiring Into tbe goings of Badger State Concerns. Milwaukee, April 13.—The insurance investigating committee selected by the Wisconsin legislature in special session for the investigation of life insurance companies has begun what will undoubtedly be the major portion of Its work fn the Investigation of the Northwestern Mutual Life company. President H. L. Palmer, of the company, was the first witness. The examination was on the subject of the organization of the company with reference to the election of its trustees and officials. It vvas established that the officers and trustees of the company could exercise control over these elections and pretty surely elect their ticket. Secretary and Vice President Skinner testified as to policy loans, and it wus developed that a favorite form of investment of the funds of officers and clerks of the company was in loans on policies to policyholders.

Prominent Railway Man Dead.

Urbana,, 0., April 13.—Charles M. Bennett, a prominent railroad man, iA dead from imresis, after a year's suffering. Deceased was superintendent of the Cincinnati and Muskegum Valley railroad and also superintendent of Indianapolis ad Chicago division of the Pennsylvania lines. Shortly before his death he was appointed superintendent of maintenance of way of the Pennsylvania lines.

Explosion of a Flywheel.

McKeesport, Pa., April 13.—With a report like a cannon a ten-ton flywheel, twenty-four feet in diameter, burst in the National Rolling mill here, and tbe pieces, grinding and crashing, wrecked the entire mill and Its machinery. Two hundred men at work In the mill escaped without injury.

Conference at the White House.

Washington, April 13. Senators Allison and Dolliver, of lowa, had a conference with tbe president at tbe White House#regording tbe railroad rate bilk Neither of the senators would discuss the talk they had with the president.

First Vessels of the Season.

Milwaukee. April 13.—The steamers William A. Rogers and It. E. Packer, coal laden from a Lake Erie port, have arrived in Milwaukee, being the first vessels to reach here this season.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Grain. Chicago, April 12. Following were the quotations on the Chicago Hoard of Trade today: Wheat— Open. iHgh. Low. Close. May ...? .79% $ 80% $ .79 $ .80% July .... .78% SO .78% .79% Sept. .* .77% .79 .77% .78% Corn— April 40% May ... .40% .47 .40% .46% July ... .40% .46% .46% .46%. Sept, ... .40% .47 .40% .46%) Oats — May ... .32 .32% .31% .32% July ... .30% .31% .30% .31% Sept 29% .30 .29% .30 Pork — May ...16.25 16.25 10,00 16.07% July ...10.30 10.32% 10.17 16.20 Sept. ...10.15 10.17% 16.15 16.1 i% Lard — May ... 8.70 8.70 8.02% 8.65 July ... 8,85 8.85 8.75 8.80 Sept ...8.97% 8.97% 8.871% 8.90 Cash sales—Winter wheat—By sample: No. 2 red. 88@S9c; No. 3 red. 84 <g:88c; No. 2 hard, 80@83c; No. 3 hard, 75@79c. Spring wheat—By sample: No. 1 northern, 82@83c; No. 2 northern, 79@82c; No. 3 spring, 76@82c. Corn—Steady to %c higher—By sampie: No. 2, 47%@47%c; No. 2 white, 40e; No. 2 yellow, 48c; No. 3,47 c; No. 3 white, 48@48%c; No. 3 yellow. 47% @47%c; No. 4, 46@46%c. Oats—By sample: No.' 2. 31%c; No. 2 white, 33%@34c; No. 3, 31%c; No. 3 white, 32%@33%c: No. 4 white, 31%@32c; standard, 83@33%e. Un Stock, Poultry and Hay. Chicago, April 12. Hogs—Estimated receipts for the day, 10,000. Sales ranged at $6.50@ 6.00 for choice to prime heayv, $G.45@ 6250 good to choice heavy mixed. s6.io @6.47% medium mixed packing, $5.40@ 6.35 poor to prime p>g»Cattle—Estimated receipts for the day, Quotations ranged at $5.85 @0.40 for prime steers, [email protected] good to choice cows, [email protected] prime heifers, [email protected] good to choice bulls, [email protected] good to choice calves, $4.50 @4.75 good to choice feeders. Sheep—Estimated receipts for the day, 20,000. Quotations ranged at $6.10 @6.50 for choice to prime wethers, [email protected] good to choice ewes, $6.35 @6.65 good to prime lambs, $5.75@ 0.25 yearlings. #

I.ive poultry—Turkeys, per It), 12%c; chickens, fowls, 12c; roosters, 8c; springs, 12c per lb; ducks, 14>%c; geese, $0.00(09.00 per doz. Hay—Choice timothy, $12.50(013.50; No. 1, $11.00<£(12.00; No. 2, $8.50(09.50; No. 3, $7.00(07.50; choice prairie, $9.50 <010.00: No. 1, $8.00(09.00; No. 2, $7.00 <07.50; No. 3, $0.50(07.00; No. 4, $5.00 @5.50. East Buffalo Live Stock. East Buffalo, N. YV April 12. Dunning ' & Stevens, Live Stock Commission Merchants, East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle —Re1 cars: market steady. Hogs— Receipts, 10 cars: market steady; medium and heavy, [email protected]: yorkers, $6.80; pigs, $0.75. Sheep and Lambs— Receipts, 20 cars; market active; best lambs, [email protected]; heavy, [email protected]; clipped, [email protected]; wethers and yearlings, so.oo@ 0.25. Calves Market lower; best, $7.00(07.25. >7 . ' 4