Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1909 — Page 2

m jisper mmr own. F.E.BIBCOCK.EDHOB*IDPOBIISBIR. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Published Wedneedy’e and Saturday’s. Entered as Second-Class Matter June 3, 1908. at the post office at Rensselaeer, Indiana, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Office on North Van Rensselaer Street. Long Distance Telephones Office 316. - Residence 311. Advertising rates made known on application. WEDNESDAY, MAL 10, *OOO.

RAISE FOR 35,000 STEEL WORKERS

Notices Already Posted at Some of the Plants. BIG CORPORATION SILENT Announcement That Wages Will Be Restored to What They Were Before Reductions Were Made Early In the Year—Affects Men In Several States. Independents Will Refuse to Make Any More Contracts at the Prices at Present Prevailing. Pittsburg, May 18. —Announcement la made here that 35,000 employes of iron and steel companies having headquarters here and in this vicinity will receive an advance in wages averaging 10 per cent the of June, or the first of July. Some of the manufacturers have already posted notices of the increase and others, it is said, will do so within a few days. The United States Steel corporation has made no announcement of an increase in wages,. but it is said the Jones & Laughlin Steel company, the Republic Iron and Steel company, and other independent companies will re store the wages paid prior to the first of last April when a general cut was made. At the general offices of the Republic Iron and Steel company notices have been posted of a revision of the wage scale on .lune 1. The Republic Iron and Steel company employs about 10,000 men at Chicago, Massillon, Youngstown. Birmingham, Moline, 111., East St. Louis. Muncie, Ind., Gate City, Ala., Thomas, Ala., Sharon, and Nev.Castle, Pa. The .Jones & Laughlin Steel com pany employs 10,000 men in this vicin ity and their wages, it is said, will all be Increased. It is also announced that after June 1, the independents will not accept any orders for steel at the present prices.

NOVELIST MEREDITH DEAD

Author of “Diana of the Crossways’’ Took Cold While Out Driving. London, May 18.—George Meredith the English novelist, died early this morning. Meredith was born in Hampshire. Feb. 12, 1828. His first "poems” ar peared in 1851 and was followed in rapid succession by various novels an ’> additional poems and ballads. "Dian of the Crossways," was published 1 1885.

“Lord Ormont and His Aminta” ap peared in the summer of 1894, and wa followed in 1895 by “The Ainazin Marriage,” which is supposed to intn duce as hero the late Robert Loui Stevenson. Meredith was out for his daily driv at his Boxhill retreat on Saturday ir a little donkey chaise. A keen wind was blowing, and it appears to hav' given him a chill. He returned horn' In a state of collapse.

CUBA TO HAVE LOTTERY

Secretary of Finance Expects to Cove.' Deficit of $2,000,000. Havana, May 18.—The secretary o* finance, Senor Villegas, states that the forthcoming budget would reach a total of fully $29,000,000, leaving a deficit over the regular revenues of $2,000,000. It is expected this would be covered by the receipts from the national lottery. Congress finally has passed the lottery bill, approving all of Its articles. '

DROWNS WHILE SAVING BABY

Downpour Causes Two Streams In Nebraska to Flood the Country. Lincoln, Neb., May 18.—A downpour of rain sent Salt creek and Antelope creek out of their banka. Residents living in low land sections were forced to call for assistance to take their belongings to places of safety. Mrs. Stella Cole was drowned while trying to escape with her baby from her flooded home. A neighbor rescued the child.

FOR BLUE SUNDAYS AT CONEY

No Shows on tho Sabbath la Order of New York Mayor. V New York, May 18.—Coney Island, where Sunday frivolity exceeds the combined frivolity of the other six davs of the week, is preparing to fight

Mayor McClellan’s order that shows are to be open only six days in the week. Strict orders have been issued calling for an enforcement of the excise laws. i

Used Her Picture as Whisky Ad.

Washington, May 18. —Publication of a woman’s picture In connection with a whisky advertisement, is good basis for a suit for damages, according to the supreme court of the United States, which decided the case of Elizabeth Peck against a Chicago paper in favor of the plaintiff.

Black Hand Crime Penalites Heavier.

Albany, N. Y., Slay 18. —Governdr Hughes has signed a bill increasing the penalty for extortion or blackmail from five to fifteen years. The measure is aimed at Black Hand offenses.

HOLLINGSWORTH SILENCED

Cannon Keeps Anti Jeff Davis Romarks Out of Record. Washington, May 18.—A ruling by Speaker Cannon prevented the reopening in the house of old wounds of the civil war. Representative Hollingsworth of Ohio sought to justify his recent resolution objecting to the placing of the portrait of Jefferson Davis on the silver service to be presented to the battleship Mississippi because of editorials hurling all sorts of epithets at him. The speaker declared that as the editorials did not attack Hollingsworth in his representative capacity he could not continue. As the editorials were read the house was convulsed with laughter. Although its consideration was completed, the Philippine tariff bill was not finally acted upon.

RAZORS ARE USED IN SENATE TARIFF TALK

Discussion Brings Out Profits Made by the Dealers. Washington, May 18. —Razors were used in an attack upon the tariff bill pending before the senate. The committee on finance increased the rates on razors from about 55 to 100 per cent ad valorem, and as soon as the senate took up the cutlery schedule amendments cutting these rates down were rejected. Senator Stone then offered amendments reducing the duties to the rates of the Dingley bill. Senator Smoot said if the duty were 200 per cent it would not increase the price to the consumer. He exhibited a razor costing 49 cents to import and which was sold for $3. Senator Smoot moved over to the Democratic side of the chamber. He took a razor from his pocket and opened it. He approached Senator Stone and then whirled the razor in his hand as he explained how the name of the foreign manufacturer was obliterated from the blade. Senator Carter suggested that the senator from Missouri was being intimidated. Smoot apologized and returned to his seat.

Will Decorate Graves of Suicides.

New York, May 18.—The graves of suicides in this city, driven to death by the hardships of the industrial depression, will be decorated Memorial Day by the New York branch of the national committee for the relief of the unemployed.

THE MARKETS

Cash Grain Market. Chicago, May 17. Winter wheat by sample: No. 2 red, $1.45%@1.48%; No. 3 red, [email protected]; No. 2 hard, $1.28 No. 3 hard, [email protected]. Spring wheat by sample: No. 1 northern, $1.28%@1.30%; ITo. 3 spring, [email protected]. Corn by sample: No. 2, 74 1 6@74%c; No. 2 white, 76c; No. 2 yellow, 74%@75%c; No. 3, 74@745ic; No. 3 yellow, 74%@74%c; No. 4, 72®,74c. Oats by sample: No. 2 white, 58%@59%c; No. 3 white, 57% @s9c; No. 4 white, 55@58c; standard, 58% @ 59c. Chicago Live Stock. Hogs—Receipts 44,000. Quotations ranged at [email protected] for choice heavy shipping, [email protected] light mixed, $7.25 @7.35 choice light, [email protected] heavy packing, [email protected] good to choice Pigs.

Cattle—Receipts 22,000. Quotations ranged at [email protected] for choice to prime steers, $6.25 @6.70 good to choice steers. [email protected] good to choice beef cows, $6.75 @7.50 good to choice calves, [email protected] selected feeders, [email protected] good to choice stockers.

Sheep—Receipts 14,000. Quotations ranged nt [email protected] for good to choice wooled lambs, [email protected] good to choice shorn lambs, [email protected] shorn yearlings, [email protected] shorn sheep. East Buffalo Live Stock. East Buffalo, N. Y., May 17. Dunning & Stevens, Live Stock Commission Merchants, East Buffalo, N. Y., quote as follows: Cattle—Receipts 115 cars; market strong. Hogs —Receipts 70 cars; market slowheavy, [email protected]; Yorkers, $7.40® 7.60; pigs, $7.15. Sheep and Lambs— Receipts 70 cars; market slow; best lambs, $8.30; yearlings, $«[email protected]. [email protected]; ewes, $5,500 5.75. Calves—Best, [email protected].. Elgin Butter Market. Elgin May 17. Creamery, extras, 24c; prints, 27c; extra firsts, 23c; firsts, 22c; dairies, extra, 22%c; firsts, 19Vic; packing •tock. 18 He.

■I CTEarIDWMI RENSSELAER INDIANA ———_ ** Exclusive Clothier and Furnisher Don’t be deceived by large ads in the paper and 50 cents on the dollar sales. As you had better trade with merchants that you can depend upon for the right goods at the right prices.

I am giving no sales but I can give you better Clothing and Furnishings for less money than any other merchant in our city. The reason is, I never have any old stock. I buy for cash and sell for cash. I buy more than any other concern, and you can always get better values in an exclusive store.

C. EARL DUVALL The Quality Store. Rensselaer, Indiana

MRS. TAFT HAS NERVOUS ATTACK

Hurried From Yacht Back to White House. PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT Says Excitement, Heat and Exertion Proved Too Much For His Wife. Doctor Declares That After a Few Days of Complete Rest the Patient May Be Able to Resume Her Social Duties—Was on the Way to Mount Vejnon. Washington, May 18.— Mrs. Taft, suffering from a slight nervous breakdown, was taken ill while on her way from this city to Mount Vernon on the yacht Sylph with a party of friends and was hurried back to the White House. It was said at the White House that there is no cause for alarm and that

MRS. W. H. TAFT.

Mrs. Taft probably will be all right again in a few days. She was unable to be present at an official dinner. President Taft prepared the following statement in regard to Mrs. Taft's condition -

"Mrs. Taft is suffering from a slight nervous attack. She visited an eye, ear and throat specialist where Charlie Taft underwent a slight operation on his throat. She was with him for several hours. She then started with the president and a small party of friends on the Sylph for Mount Vernon. The excitement, heat and exertion were too much for Mrs. Taft’s nerves and the party was obliged to turn back before reaching Alexandria. Mrs. Taft was quickly carried to the White House. The doctor says that after a few days of complete rest Mrs. Taft may be able to resume her social duties. Dr. Delaney is in attendance.” Mrs. Taft’s illness probably will not interfere with the president’s trip to Petersburg, Va., and Charlotte, N. C., tomorrow and Thursday. Taft Gets Gold Key to Open Fair. Washington, May 18. President Taft is to open the Yukon-Alaska exposition at Seattle June 1 with the gold telegraphic key presented to him by Secretary Ballinger and the congressional delegation from Washington.

Taft Interested In “More Daylight.” Washington, May 18. President Taft has promised to take up with his cabinet today the international question of more daylight.

SPRECKELS IS A WITNESS

Gave SIOO,OOO to Prosecute Alleged Grafters In Ban Francisco. San Francisco, Cal., May 18.—Rudolph Spreckels, the banker, who contributed SIOO,OOO to prosecute an inquiry into municipal conditions, was a witnesc in the bribery trial of Patrick Calhoun. Spreckels testified that he first came into conflict with the United Railroads in 1905 when he learned of a proposal to substitute the overhead trolley for the cable on various lines. He stated that he actively opposed this program. Calhoun is charged with bribing supervisors to obtain permission to place trolley poles and wires.

REICHSTAG HAS ADJOURNED

Will Give Finance Committee Chance to Plan Reforms. Berlin, May 18.—The reichstag adjourned today to June 15 to give the finance committee opportunity to make an effort to reach an agreement on a scheme of financial reform. The existing situation is now most uncertain. The Von Buelow "bloc” is apparently unable longer to pull together. The government has decided

Be sure and see my Collegian clothes. Frat clothes, and PreShrunk clothes as they Im are the best that money can buy. Everything strictly one-priced and you will always get good values. Everything I sell is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or just return it and I will replace it with new. Now is the time to buy.

John Salvator to Apply For Place In Machine Shop. Painesville, O., May 18.— John Salvator, who claims to be the missing Archduke Johann Salvator of Austria, has arrived here from Chicago. He will attempt to get back the position as a machinist which he abandoned after the publication of the story of his alleged noble birth. “Within three days I shall be able to produce proof that I am the archduke,” said Salvator.

Florida Senator Wants Governor to Withdraw Praise of Lincoln. Tallahassee, Fla., May 18.—State Senator Broome declares that if Governor Gilchrist does not send to the general assembly a special message withdrawing the statement contained in his inaugural message in which he referred to Washington, Lee and Lincoln as "the three greatest Americans," he will introduce a resolution demanding that the governor take back his words. He said the statement was a reflection upon Stonewall Jackson and others.

See the glass lined "Ice King” Refrigerators at our store. Absolutely sanitary and easily cleaned. E. D. RHOADES A SON.

Only about 3 weeks till Commencement. Let Jessen show you a desirable present.

to prepare bills raising the tax oil matches and the import duty on coffee.

TELLER ADMITS HIS CRIME

Enters Plea of Guilty When Arraigned For Embezzling $20,000. Minneapolis, May 18.—Ellis W. Niles, who was receiving teller for the First National bank, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with embezzling $20,000. He will be sentenced on Saturday to from one to ten years.

ALLEGED ARCHDUKE SEEKS JOB HE QUIT

CHAMPIONS GEN. JACKSON

thl - s head notices will be pubSSLJ* J-cent-a-word for the first per word for each insertion. Figure five words to the line, and to save book-keeping cash should be sent with notice. No notice accepted for less than 25 cents? but short notices coming within the n rate WIU Published two or 25 cents™ 68 ’ “ the case * nay for

Sorghum Seed—s2.Bo per 100 pounds.—W. H. PULLIN, Rensselaer, Ind.

Farm Loans— Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to $10,000 E. P. HONAN. Early Seed Corn— I have a quantity of early yellow seed corn for sale. Call at residence or 'phone 505-I.— JAMES DONNELLY. Mason Work— I am prepared to do all kinds of mason, plastering and rock work, satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH, 2m Rensselaer, Ind. Estrayed— Three red cows, all having horns, first missed about April 19. Information to Mrs. Jane Reed, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-3. Estray Taken Up— Came to my place, April 27, one cow, probably four or five years old. Owner may have same by proving ownership and paying charges. G. H. COMER, R-2. Rensselaer, Ind.

For Sale—ls fresh cows with calves at their side. Cows can be seen in pasture joining corporation. G. F. MEYERS.

For Sale—Four room house, good well, good large barn and all outbuildings good, cistern, chicken tight fence all around place, free from encumbrance.—MßS. IDA M HARTMAN, East Walnut St., Rensselaer, Ind.

Seed Cora—Reid’s Yellow Dent A limited amount for sale at $2 per bushel, bred for early maturity and high yield. Shipped on approval; if not satisfied return same at my WIU be refunded. MOSES SIGO, Remington, Ind. phone

Eggs for Setting—From the famous Rhode Island Reds, the queen of winter layers. No better general purpose fowl known. Get your order in for eggs. SI.OO per 15. A. G. CATT.

Watches for Ladies or Gentlemen JESSEN THE JEWELER.