Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1908 — Page 2

JM 60BUY DMII. f 1. BABCO6I. fBITOB U> POBLIUH 91.60 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Official Democratic Paper of Jaaper County. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entered as Second-Class Matter Juno 8, 1908. at the post office at Rensselaer, Ind., under the Act of March I. 1879. Office on Van Ronaaelaor Street. Long Distance Telephones: Office 316. Residence 311. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908

It will be many days before the real friends of decent, honest, antimachine and representative government will put their shoulders to the wheel to help out the Anti-Saloon League and other leagues which at the critical time in Indianapolis the critical time in Indiana politics threw their entire strength Into the fight In support of the most pernicious, double-faced and thoroughly disreputable political machine that ever cursed and looted a commonwealth.—Richmond Item (Rep.) As noted in an editorial in last week’s Democrat this paper is not in favor of the immediate repeal of the County option law passed by Governor Hanly’s special session. The Democrat takes this position not because it believes that County option is better than Township option but because In the County option law we already have the option principle enacted into law at a cost of several thousand dollars a page, and a law so expensive es that should be treated with some consideration. The people who have to pay for its enactment at the unnecessary special session should at least be given a show for their money. The probabilities are that by the time the people and the Court get through with it there will not be much left of Governor Hanly’s pet measure anyway, and that will be time enough for the Democratic legislature to act. — White County Democrat.

SLAPS BOYS; PAYS FINE.

Nashville, Ind., Nov. 30.—• Herman and Herschel Merrick, accompanied by their dog, stopped at the store of Janies Turner, at Fierlac. The boys were thirsty, so was the dog. They drank from the cup and then invited the dog to drink from the cup and the dog accepted the invitation. Mr. Turner saw the ■dog drinking from the cup and went ✓ out and slapped the boys, jaws and in Circuit Court he satisfied a judgment of $5 and "trimmings” for each slap, one for Herman and one for Herschel.

BURIED ALIVE IN HAND BANK

Parents Search for hours Before They Discover Dead Bodies of Their Sons. Walkerton. liid.i Nov. 30— Verne Cripe and Walter Evans, of this place, age fifteen and thirteen years, were found buried at 8 o’clock lact night in a sand bank near the Baltimore & Ohio coal chutes. The boys had left home early in the day to spend the day in their cave in the sand bank. The heavy rains caused the roof of the cave to fall in. The boys had been dead three hours when found. They were of prominent families who had been searching for them for hours. Two young companions led them to the cave which was the boys’ tomb.

FINDS EXPLOSIVE IN HOUSE.

Saloon Keeper at Gary Makes Discovery Before Damage is Done. Hammoud, Ind., Nov. 30. —A new mystery was developed today in the saloon tight at Gary, between saloon owners and the Indiana An-ti-Saloon League, when eight sticks of a peculiar explosive were found in the home of Jacob Labovich. Labovlch is a saloon keeper, and believes the explosive was placed in his house by a secret enemy. An expert from the powder mills at Aetna pronounced the explosive a mixture of nitroglycerin and gunpowder. Chief of Police Joseph Martin says that if one of the sticks had exploded the damage would have been large, as Labovltch’s house is in a thickly settled community, where there are scores of people.

Jasper Guy or Remington makes J arm loans at 5 per cent interest with no commission but office i barges. Write Mm. ts MONEY TO LOAN. A small amount of private money to loan on first mortgage on real estate in Refisselaer. if taken at once. ARTHUR H. HOPKINS. For Sale:—Two fall boar pigs, Poland Chinas. Sired by L. & W. Perfection, good ones. Prices reasonable. D. A. BICKEL. . Remington, Ind. Wanted:—Family washings. Address X. Y. Z., care bog 203.

STANDARD'S FOREIGN TRADE

Bulk of Refined Product Exported by the Company. New York, Dec. I.—The development of trade of the Standard Oil company tn foreign fields as a subject ot evidence in the government's suit to dissolve the oil combination, gave John D. Archbold, vice president of the company, an opportunity as a witness to spread upon the records some Interesting features of the Standard’s business. Of the total amount of illuminating dl refined by the Standard In 1906, Mr. Archbold stated that 63 per cent was sold abroad. Export figures of other years showed that the Standard exported the major part of its illuminating oil. This foreign business, Mr. Archbold went on to say, was secured in the face of the competition of four hundred foreign companies.

PAYNE AFTER VAN CLEAVE

Seeks Subpoena to Force Appearance Before Tariff Revisors. Washington, Dec. 1. —Determined to bring before it those who have criticised the hearings on the proposed revision of the tariff, the ways and means committee of the house will request congress to authorize the committee to subpoena witnesses. J. W. Van Cleave, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, and C. H. Miles, chairman of the tariff committee of the same organization, have frequently attacked the methods used by Sereno Payne’s committee. The request for the right to subpoena witnesses is understood to be directed mainly at Mr. Van Cleave and Mr. Mlles, who have not appeared before the committee.

SKIPPER IS PRAISED

Captain of Rammed Steamship Cleared by Federal Inspectors. New York, Dec. 1. —Captain M. W Mowbray, of the steamer Finance, which was sunk in the lower bay in a collision with the White Star freighter Georglc, was exonerated by the local board of steamboat inspection. Captain Seeley, of the board, congratulated Captain Mowbray for his conduct in compelling a part of his crew in possession of one of the boats to return to the ship and surrender the boat for the rescue of women and children.

STATE SENATOR IS INDICTED FOR LIBEL

Charged That SIO,OOO Parity Fund Existed. Philadelphia, Dec. I.—State Senator James P. McNichol was indicted on a charge of criminal libel preferred by Max Kaufmann, former secretary to Mayor Rayburn. Kaufmann was indicted for perjury At the same time a bill charging D. Clatence Gtbboney. secretary of the Law and Order society, with criminal libel, preferred by Senator McNichol. was ignored Senator McNichol charged that Kaufmann had received from him SIO,OOO which was to go to Gibboney for making raids on questionable houses and thus show up the alleged hypocrisy of the administration of Mayor Weaver.

TAFT'S INTERNATIONAL WIN

Will Play Golf Today Against Cana dlan Officials. Hoi Springs. Va„ Dec. I.—An international golf game was played between W H. Taft and Senator Bourne, of Oregon one one side, and R. S Borden. Conservative leader of the Canadian parliament, and G. H. Perloy, Conservative member of the same body, on the other The United States won a score of *‘B up.’’ Another contest will take place to day with the same alignment. Taft to Talk at University. Philadelphia. Dec. 1 —Announcement was made that President-elect Taft will deliver the oration at the Pennsylvania university day celebration to be held on Washington's birthday Taft's Brother Elected. New York. Dec. I.—Henry W. Taft, brother of W. H. Taft, was elected president of the Ohio society of New York.

CRUISER RACE POSTPONED

Scouts Of Navy Unprepared for Test of Speed. Newport, R 1„ Dec. I.—The ocean race of the scout cruisers Salem. Chester and Birmingham to the Azores, which was expected to take place about Christmas, cannot be held until some time after the beginning of tfae new year, according to naval officers here. - More than a month at least must elapse, it is said, before any of the cruisers will be in condition for the great race.

Pastor's Wife Avoids His Sermons.

Sergent, Ky.. Dec. 1. —Charging that bis wife will not accompany him to church. Allen Wellston, fifty years old, minister of the Baptist church, has begun divorce proceedings.

Woodruff May Be an Ambassador.

New York, Dec. I.—-Friends of Tim»thy Woofiruff .are talking of his being .ppotated ambassador to Vienna.

FLEET IS ON ITS WAY HOME

Battleships Set Sail Today From Manila. LAST LEG OF THE CRUISE Philippine Call Was Final Extended Sojourn of Vessels at Any Port Before Sighting Home—Sperry Bids Farewell to Governor Smith and Other Island Officials—Crowds Lining Harbor Cheer Vessels as They Pull Up Anchor. Manila. Dec. 1. With the long homeward bound pennants of the ves seis streaming in the breeze that blew across Manila harbor Uncle Sam’s great fleet of battleships started from here today on the last leg of their cruise around the world They will

ADMIRAL SPERRY.

Stop at other ports before seeing Ate Atlantic coast of the United States rise before their eyes, but the stay at Manila which ended today was the last long sojourn of the fleet before reach Ing home. The last leave-taking of the military and civil officers stationed here with the men of the fleet was a simple cere mony. in the presence of an assemblage of Americans and well known natives Governor Smith in a short speech extended to Admiral Sperry and his men the best wishes of the islanders for a safe and pleasant voyage to the homeland. In reply the admiral returned his thanks for the hospitality shown to himself and his men and expressed their wishes for the con tinued prosperity and peace of the Islands under Governor Smith s administration. As the heavy smoke began to ascend from the smokestacks of the Connecticut, flagship of the fleet, and the kicking up of the water under her stern proclaimed the fact that her propellers had begun to move for the beginning of the end of the great cruise tremendous cheers and shouts of good wishes In various tongues arose from the crowds lining the shores of the bay. It seemed as though all Manila and its suburbs had turned out to wish the vessels godspeed. Not even the enormous groups that lined the shores of Sydney harbor and gave our vessels so royal a sendoff at the Australian port were more enthusiastic than the Manila crowd.

JEWISH WOMEN MEET TODAY

International Council Assembles Io Convention in Cincinnati. Cincinnati. Dec. I.—For ten days, beginning today, the fifth triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women will be in session In this city The convention of the council has called together leading women of the Jewish race from all parts of the United States, and many problems of interest to the growing Jewish population of the country will be considered The council is an outgrowth of the congressof Jewish women held in connection with the international parliament of religions at the Chicago exposition in 189!J The activities of the council are principally along the lines of philanthropy, aid to immigrauts. peace, education, reciprocity and co. or eiation,

ETERNAL WELFARE AT STAKE

Returns Illegally Obtained Bounty on Sevan Fox Scalps. La Porte, ind„ Dec. 1. —C Vail, a contractor at. ColbjZ. Kan., sent to George Link, clerk of the La Porte county circuit court, a draft for $11.90, principal and interest of a sum which he says he collected wrongfully from La Porte county. Accompanying thedraft was the following letter: "About forty years ago. when a mere lad, 1 obtained a bounty wrongfully on seven fox scalps, and I now want to make restitution, as I believe my eternal welfare is at stake ’’

Insurance Man Kills Himself.

Butte. Mont., Dec I.—W H. True, a special agent for the New York Life Insurance company, committed suicide by shooting.

Lamphere Denied New Trial.

La Porte. Ind., Dec. I.—Ray Lam phere, convicted of burning the home of Mrs. Belle Gunness, was denied a new trial.

FOOTBALL LEADERS NAMED

Harvard Selects Fish as Captain of Pipskin Sauad. Hanover. N. H.. Dec. I.—-Clark Walworth Tobin,*lo, of Boston, was unanimously elected captain of the Dartmouth football team for 1909. Cambridge*, Mass., Dec. I.—Hamilton,Fish, Jr., a member of the class of 1910, was unanimously elected captain of the Harvard football team for next year. Fish has played right tackle on the ’varsity eleven for two years. London, Dec. I.—Jimmy Britt and Johnny Summers will box ten rounds here on Feb. 22. Clinton, N. Y., Dec. I.—L. E. Leavenworth, of Cleveland, 0., was elected captain of the Hamilton college football team.

FIRE TRUCK WRECKED

Two Members of Chicago Department Are Injured Severely. Chicago, Dec. I.—Martin Dalton and Christopher Cheevers will recover from injuries received in the overturning of a fire truck while rushing to answer an alarm. The big truck was shooting around a corner at top speed. The turn was made so quickly the wheels left the pavement and the truck with a crash turned turtle. It was damaged badly.

REPUTATION HIS DEFENSE

Banker Jenkins Probably Will Learn His Fate Today. New York, Dec. 1. —The entire defense of Banker John G. Jenkins, Jr., charged with larceny of $50,000 of the funds of the Jenkins Trust company, was the calling of seven men to testify to his good character. Arguments for both sides will probbly be completed and the case placed in the hands of the Jury today.

WON’T LET CASTRO IN CITY OF PARIS

French Government Resents Minister’s Treatment. Paris, Dec. I.—The French government is giving consideration to the question as to how President Castro, of Venezuela, shall be treated upon this arrival at Bordeaux. After the ignominious fashion in which the French minister was expelled from Caracas, the government feels that it would be justified in refusing to allow the president of Venezuela, to land at all, but as Castro is reported to be ill humanitarian considerations probably will prevent the government from taking such a course. It is probable that a port official will be designated to board the steamer Guadeloupe on which Castro is a passenger and ascertain his intentions. In no case will he be permitted to come to Paris.

Workman Salted Down.

Chicago, Dec. I. —John Dongola was . buried under an avataache of salt. A bin tn a warehouse collapsed. Companions dug out Dongola, who escaped serions injury.

Star Jockeys to Ride In Europe.

New York. Dec. 1. —Jockey Joe Notter has agreed to ride fn Germany and Jockey Eddie Dugan shortly will sail to ride H. P. Whitney’s horses in England.

The Weather.

'Following is the official weatli 'r forecast: Illinois and Indiana —Cold wave in north portions. Wisconsin and lowa—Cold wave with northeast winds. Lower Michigan—Snow with westerly gales.

THE MARKETS

Chicago Grain. Following were the quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade today: Wheat - Open. High. Low. Close. Dec. ...$1.04 $1.04% $1.03% $1.03% May ... 1.08% 1.08% 1.07% 1.08% July ... 1.01% 1.01% 1.01% 1.01% Corn — Dec .. 62% -62% .62 62% May ... .62% .63 .62% .62% July ... J 52 .62% .62 .62% OatsDec 48% .48% .48% .48% May ... .50% .51 .50% .51 July ... 46 .46% .46 .46% Live Stock, Poultry and Hay. Hogs—Receipts 43,000 Sales ranged at $5.05(§)6.10 for choice heavy shipping, $5 [email protected] light mixed. $5 700 5.80 mixed packing, $5.9006.00 heavy packing. $4 [email protected] good to choice pigs Cattle—Receipts 21,000 Quotations ranged at [email protected] for prime fat steers. [email protected] good to choice ’steers, $3.8505.25 good to choice cows, $6.0006.75 good to choice calves, $4 25 ©4.85 selected feeders. $3.4003.75 fair to good stockers. Sheep—Receipts 35,000. Quotations ranged at $4.2504.50 for good to choice wethers. $5 0005.25 good to choice yearlings. $4.0004.25 choke ewes, $5,7506.60 fair to choice spring lambs. Live Poultry—Turkeys, per !b, 14c; chickens, fowls, 9%c; springs, 11c; roosters, 7c -geese, $5.0007.00; duck ,s 10c. Hay—Choice timothy, $13.00013.50; No. 1 timothy, $11.50012.50. Illinois. Indiana and Wisconsin feeding prairie. $6.0007.00; Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin packing hay. $4.0005.00.

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