Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1909 — Page 2

1 m COUNTY DU F. E. BIBCOCK, EDITOR MD POBLM. Official Democratic Paper of Jaaper County. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entered as Second-Class Matter June t. 1008, at the poet office at Rensselaer, Ind., under the Act of March I, 187#. Office on Van Rensselaer Street. Long Distance Telephones: Office 315. Residence 811. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1900.

SOMETHING’S WRONG.

What kind of Judges have we got in this country, anyway? Judge Landis fined the Standard Oil Company $29,240,000 for violating the railroad rebate law. A court of review sent the case back for a new trial, and then Judge Anderson ruled that the Standard Oil Company is not guilty at all. There is such a vast stretch between a fine of $29,240,000 and a verdict of "not guilty" that the average man back in the court-room is constrained to sit up and take notice. Unquestionably, there is something wrong about this Standard Oil case. It Is not possible for two well-educated, Ju-dicial-minded men to be $29,240,000 apart on a proposition. When Judge Landis found the Standard guilty, and ground out the maximum fine, the greatest in the history of Judicial proceedure, he was either playing to the galleries or else he made hie poorest guess a Judge has ever been guilty of. This of course, providing Judge Anderson is not the man who was playing to the galleries or else making the poorest of judicial guesses when he held that the Standard is innocent. There is a senegambian in the wood-pile, somewhere, or else our federal judges need revising. What must the average man think of his chances of securing justice in the courts where two judges fall so far apart as Landis and Anderson have in the Standard Oil Company. More than that and more, these federal judges hold their jobs for life, or judges hold their jobs for life, or a untll congress impeaches them, a thing which has never been done. Respect for law is greatly lessened *y when such cases as the Standard Oil Company are more fully understood by the people. There is criminal incompetence somewhere in this instance.—Starke County Republican.

WIRELESS ON GREAT LAKES

Cities and Boats To Be In Constant Communication. Wireless telegraphy is to be extended over the great lakes. The principal cities are to be equipped and instruments will be Installed in boats that ply between them, according to the announcement of the United Wireless Telegraph company. The first stations to be erected will be located in Chicago, Benton Harbor, Holland, Duluth, Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Buffalo and Grand Haven. The company expects to establish within twelve months some 300 laud stations and three factories with a capacity of $1,000,000 worth of wireless apparatus a year.

MAFIA EXHIBITS ITS POWER

Demonstrations as Petrosino’s Body la Placed on Board Ship. At Palermo, Italy, draped with the Stars and Stripes and covered with flowers, the coffin containing the body of Joseph Petroslno, murdered head of the Italian branch of the New York city detective service, was placed on board the Cunard line steamer Slavonia, for conveyance to New York. The fact that Palermo is full of police who are seeking the whereabouts of Petrosino’s slayers caused the Mafia to give demonstrations of its power by robbery and arson.

BOWLING WINNERS

Two World's Records Set During the Congress st Pittsburg. Prise winners In the International tournament ot the American Bowling Congress held here are: Fire-men class—the Lipman team ot Chicago, with a world’s record score of 2,962; double class—Al and Tony Schwoegler of Madison, Wis., with a world’s record score of 1,304; Individual class —F.Bruggeman of Sioux City, la., and Larry Sutton of Rochester, N. Y., sure tied with a score of 619; allevents—J. Blouin of Chicago, first with a score of USA

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TARIFF FIGHT ON IN EARNEST

Pap Delivers Opening Speech for the Measure. CHAMP CLARK OPPOSES BILL These Leaders Are Followed In Turn by Many Members of Their Respective Parties—Senate Finance Committee Agrees to Keep Schedules Becret Until Act Is Completed— Demoeratio Members Will Not Be x Consulted Until Bill Is Finished. Washington, March 22. Both houses of congress assembled at noon. In the bouse the tariff bill was presented for discussion. Sereno E. Payne, chairman of the ways and meaffs committee, delivered the opening speech in, support of the bill, during the course of which he was Interrogated frequently. In opening Mr. Payne declared that the country was overwhelmingly in favor of a protective tariff. “It is an American policy,” he said, and it

CHAMP CLARK.

seemed to be acquiesced In by the great majority of the American people. He did not believe, he added, that there was a man within the sound of his voice that would rise in his seat and say that he was In favor of “tearing down every custom house in the United States from turret to foundation." Champ Clark, leader of the minority party in the house, followed in a speech in opposition to the measure, and a vigorous attack upon many of its provision. These leaders were followed in turn by many members of their Respective parties. The meeting of the two houses was preceded by meetings of both the Democratic and Republican caucuses to take action upon the committee selections. v Practically the only .business to come before the sOtaate was the reorganization of committees and the formal announcement of their personnel. Most of the old senators in point of service retained former places on the committees. Senators Agree on Secrecy. Emulating the ways and means committee of the house, the Republican members of the finance committee of the senate will take extraordinary precautions to prevent the divulging of schedules agreed upon for the new tariff bill until such time as the bill has been perfected. In the few sessions of the committee that have been held rates have not been discussed at all. The business has been confined to questions of procedure, such as agreeing upon the employment of certain experts in tariff makiug to aid in preparing a bill. All of the Republican senators have agreed that they will not discuss rates outside of the committee room. Following the usual custom, Democratic members of the finance committee i will not be consulted until the bill has been completed. They will have an opportunity to examine it, however, before the measure is reported to the senate, although this courtesy has not been shown in the past and is contrary to the procedure observed by the house committee on ways and meanß in connection with the Payne bill. The Republican members of the ways and means committee completed their bill and it was introduced in the house before the Democratic members of the committee saw it. The first chance | they had to express themselves upon it occurred in the committee after the bill had been referred, and that opportunity was limited. Tables to Be Under Cover. In maintaining secrecy on rates to' be recommended by the finance oommittee it has been decided not to incororate in the bill any figures until the bill is completed. There will be prepared tables, which will be kept under cover in the committee rooms and not taken therefrom by aby member of the committee. These tables will be in the custody of trusted employes. As a further means of preventing disclosures concerning details of the bill, the question of rates will I be postponed until the phraseology ol the various principles to be inoorI porated in the measure has been I agreed upon. In other words, the

form of the hill will be perfected before an effort is made to agree upon any of the several schedules, over which there is likely to be conflict between the senate and the house. Offers Money Panlo Bill Noninterest bearing treasury notes to the amount of one million dollars may be Issued by the secretary of the treasury when in his discretion the business situation requires It, if the bill recently Introduced by Representative Weisse of Wisconsin becomes a law. The notes, which are to be in denominatotns of $5, $lO and S2O and are to be legal tender for duties, public and private until the time named by the secretary for their redemption, are to be redeemable whenever the secretary of the treasury thinks the necessity fpr them has ceased

IRON COMPANY RECEIVERS

Bethlehem Corporation Hae a Claim Agalnat Cornell Conoern. New York, March 22. —Receivers were appointed by the United States district court for the J. B. A J. M. Cornell company, two manufacturers of this city, with a plant at Cold Spring, N. Y. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against the company by the Bethlehem Steel corporation an two others, whose claims aggregated $46,375. The company has a capitalization of $2,000,000. The papers say the company has unsecured liabilities of $500,000, with uncompleted contracts of $1,000,000 and outstanding bonds, secured by a mortgage on the plant, amounting to $600,000. Preferential transfers are alleged in the petition.

BLACK HAND IN MILWAUKEE

Buildings Are Being Closely Guarded by Armed Wstchmen. Milwaukee, March 22. —Investigation into the Black Hand outrages in the Italian quarter of the Third ward may bring resulte within a few days. Detectives and armed watchmen guarded, among other buildings, the Italian Mutual Savings hank, 149 Detroit street, of which Armino Conte, Italian consul, is secretary treasurer. Detectives are also seeking to connect the fire in the macaroni factory of V. Guardalabene Sons & Co., 173 Huron street, with the known Black Hand crimes.

BANK ROBBER DIGS UP LOOT

Surrenders $1,500 of $5,000 Token from Bank at Imogens, la. Shenandoah, la., March 22.—The safe blower found in a strawstack near this place has confessed he aided in robbing the First National bank at Imogene. With the officers he went to the strawstack and dug up $1,500 of the $5,000 taken.

PITTSBURG PEOPLE UNDER INDICTMENT

Millionaire Manufacturer and Bank Cashier Named. Pittsburg, March 22.—As the result of the grand jury Investigation of municipal corruption the court ordered Indictments against the following men: Dallas C. Byers, millionaire manufacturer; F. A. Griffin, cashier of Columbia National bank; Councilman John F. Klein, Councilman yt. H. Weber, Councilman Charles Stewart; H. L. Bolger, hotel proprietor.

AUTO RACES IN THE SOUTH

Famous Drivers Are Entered In the Florida Beach Contests. Daytona, Fla., March 23. The seventh annual international automo bile races on the Daytona beach will begin today, some of the best drivers in the world being entered in the tou tests. But the auto driver will not be alone In his glory. It Is expected that all kinds of motor cycle, bicycle and aero plane records will be broken during the tournament.

BILL HITS LABOR BRIBERY

Chicago Federation Would Punish Those Wrongly Using Money. Chicago, March 22.— The Chicago Federation of Labor indorsed a bill to be Introduced in the legislature pro vidlng for the “punishment of employers and contractors of labor” found guilty of giving bribes to representatives of labor unions. The bill is a substitute for the “anti graft” measure Introduced in the federation several weeks ago and killed in committee.

HENRY OAKES KENT DEAD

Was Delegate to Convention Which Nominated Lincoln for President. Lancaster, N. H., March 22.—Colonel Henry Oakes Kent, active in state and national politics for many years, died at his home here following a long illness, aged seventy-five years. He was a delegate to the Chicago national Republican convention in 1860, which nominated Lincoln.

Artist Hopkin Dead.

Detroit, Mich., March 22.—Robert Hopkin, the well known marine painter. died at hia home in this city. ' i ■ , * ;

Special Notice S’ THURSDAY, FRIDAY Mil. AND SATURDAY, MARCH 25,26 AND 27 111 IK I will hold my usual Will Spring and lilwi Summer 111 Opening 111 L Of Swell Tailor-made Suits, njSk Trousers and Top Coats. I have a very large assortment of one and onefourth yard lengths from the Kahn Tailoring Co., of Indianapolis. Be sure and come in and look this line over. A fit guaranteed or no sale. | EARL DUVALL|

COLLAPSE OF PARIS STRIKE

'ostal Workers Get Government's Promise of Consideration. The strike of 5,600 employes of the postoffice department, which has practically isolated Paris and out off France from communication with the outside world for the past week, has collapsed. The strike committee decided to call off the employes and made the first move to effect a settlement. Representatives of the linemen called on M. Barthou, minister of public works, ostensibly for the purpose of protesting against the charges that they had cut the wires, but during the course of the interview they communicated the terms upon which the allied associations would resume work. These were, first, the resignation of M. Simyan, under secretary of posts and telegraphs; second, that no employe should be dismissed on account of the strike. They also desired the assurance that the delegates of the association hereafter should be permitted to lay their grievances directly be- ; l e tin rr.lr.ißter of public works. M. i.». show said the government ootid not discuss the resignation of an official, except with parliament, but he practically gave the delegation the satisfaction they demanded on other points. He agreed to receive the representatives of the associations whenever they had grievances to present. At the conclusion of several interviews, the strike committee met and decided upon the resumption of work today.

DUN’S REVIEW OF TRADE

Makes Statement that General Activity Has Been Recorded. R. G. Dun .ft Co.’s Weekly Review of Trade says: Most of the tests by which trade activity is measured make favorable records. Reports from the principal cities are of a generally hopeful character, but the fact remains that there la still lacking that buoyancy and readiness\to make long commitments ahead, which are features of a trade situation entirely free from unsettling uncertainties. The week has witnessed the introduction of a tariff bill making large cuts in duties on iron and steel and other products, but apparently less is apprehended from this than from a possible failure of congress to heed the words of President Taft and get through with the tariff business as soon as possible. The. coal trade is confronted with a labor crisis. The iron trade continues in the process of price readjustment, though n alow revival in structural lines 1s a reflection of Increased activity in building.

HARRIMAN IS TO RETIRE

Belects Leonor Fresnor Loree as Successor in Railway Business. The friends of E. H. Harriman, men close to him, believe that his gradual retirement from business is contemplated. While emphatic denials were made at the office of the Union Pacific railroad that E. H. Harriman’s health has broken down, it is generally known that he has already selected his successor in the operating department, and is training him for this important position. This successor is to be Leonor Fresnor Loree, president of the Delaware and Hudson company and the closest associate of Mr. Harriman in all matters pertaining to railroad operation.

$100,000 FIRE AT RICHMOND

Flames Destroy Lawn Mower Works Known All Over World. Richmond, Ind., March 22. Fire destroyed the F. & N. Lawn Mower works here, causing a loss of SIOO,OOO. The factory has been employing 200 workmen. The bouse has done a world-wide ouslness The lobs is covered by ininrance.

Frogs’ Legs Fried.

The green marsh frogs furnish the best bams, as they are more tender and have less of the strong, muddy flavor. They are generally liked fried. Pare off the feet and truss them by inserting the stump along the skin of the other leg. Put them, with salt, pepper and lemon Juice, to steep for fin hour, then drain and roll in flour, then in beaten egg and In fine breadcrumbs. Fry to a light brown in hot fat. Serve with fried parsley.

Cheaper Variety.

From Africa we’ll get some news And rumors quite absurd That won’t be worth to any one A dollar bill a word.

THE MARKETS

East Buffalo Live Stock. East Buffalo, N. Y, March 22. Dunning ft Stevens, Live Stock Commission Merchants, East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle—Receipts 110 cars; market slow; best steers, $6.60® 6.90; best shipping steers, $6.00® 6.60; heifers, $4.0 < 0® 5.76; cows, [email protected]. Hogs—Receipts 80 cars; market steady; heavy, [email protected]; Yorkers, [email protected]; pigs, $6.75. Sheep and Lambs—Receipts 80 cars; market strong; best lambs, $8.36; yearlings, $7.00® 7.25; wethers, $6.00®6.25 ; ewes, $5.50® 5.90. CaITM , -Best, $5.00©9.6®.

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FARM LOANS. Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to 310,000. , E. P. HONAN. A good corn planter for sale, new and first class, at |29. This is a rare bargain. MAINES ft HAMILTON MONEY TO LOAN. A small amount of private money to loan on first mortgage on real estate In Rensselaer, if taken at once. ARTHUR H. HOPKINS: TALK ABOUT QUALITY. Won Sweepstakes at the Rensselaer and Lowell Poultry shows, 1909 —3 silver cups,' 15 specials and 2 on cockerel, 4th cock, 4th pullet, and 4tb hen, at Indianapolis, in the largest and best class of Lang, shans I ever saw. Eggs from my pens 33 for 15; outside flock, 91*60 for 15; 95 for 100. WM. HERSHMAN, R-R-l Medaryville, Ind. i / Setting Eggs For Sale—lt’s the busy hen that lays and the laying hens that pay. Pure bred Single Comb White Leghorn Eggs for sale, 75c per setting of 16. There were 14,070 eggs laid on this farm last year by 175 hens. MRB. EDWARD HERATH, Route 1, Phone 602-D.