Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1909 — Page 2

GREAT CRISIS IN IRISH STRUGGLE

Funds Are Needed to Carry nit the Campaign. T. P. O’CONNOR COMING HERE Will Sall for the United States at the Request of John E. Redmond to Explain the Political Situation In England and Ireland to the Supporters of the Irish Cause In America —Nationalist Point of View as Set Forth In Appeal. London, Oct B.—T. P. O’Connor, M. P„ will sail shortly for the United States at the request of John E. Redmond, the Irish leader, to explain the political situation here to the supporters of the Irish cause in America and to appeal for funds to carry on the Struggle for home rule. The nationalists regard the approaching general elections as one of the most critical periods in their history, and the full power of their organization will be utilized In helping the liberals deprive the house of lords of the power of veto, which, they claim, is the sole remaining obstacle to home rule. The nationalist point of view is set forth in an appeal Mr. Redmond is forwarding to M. J. Ryan, of Philadelphia, which Is as follows: “A great crisis in the Irish struggle has arisen. The house of lords Is engaged at this moment in destroying the Irish land bill, with its promise of closing the land war of centuries and completing the restoration of all the land of Ireland to her people and the banishing forever of misery and famine from the west of Ireland. “General elections are certain within the next two weeks. In these elections the veto of the house of lords will be at stake, and with the veto of the house of lords will disappear the last obstacle to home rule. "In this fight Ireland will have arrayed against her all the forces of landlordism, wealth ana privilege. Once more we appeal to our race to help us fight against these powerful enemies of our race.”

TRACTION MEN’S ELECTION

Denver Convention Makes J. F. Shaw President and A. W. Brady Vice. Denver, Oct. 8. —The adoption of rules for traction systems by the American Transportation and Traffic ascoclation. and the election of officers were the features of the closing ses Bion of the American Street and Interurban Railway associations. The officers are: President, James F. Shaw; first vice president, Arthur W. Brady, Amlerson. Ind.; second vice president, Thomas M. Carter; third vice president, George H. Harris; fourth vice president, Charles N. Black. ‘

FRENCH SAILORS LIVE HIGH

Warships Supplied with Fresh Meats, Chickens fend Milch Cows. New York, Oct. B.—When the three French warships leave this port today they will carry fifty-four Kentucky hogs, nine fat western steers, 600 chickens, and a quantity of geese. The reason is that French sailors must, have fresh meat, even while at sea. Each warship is fitted with livestock compartments and a small slaughter house where animals are butchered when wanted. Each French battleship also carries two milch cows which supply the officers’ mess with miik.

ANTI-HORSE THIEF OFFICERS

Next Convention of Association to Be Held at Jacksonville, 111. Fort Smith, Ark., Oct. B.—The National Anti-Horse Thief association closed its forty-seventh annual convention after selecting Jacksonville, 111., as the next meeting place. The following officers- were chosen: N. J. Randall, president; George W. Benge, vice president; J. M. Bence, Morrisonville, 111., secretary.

HIGH PRICE PAID FOR HOPS

Growers In New York Are Receiving 35 Cents For Choice Lots. • Utica, Oct. 8. —Hop growers in Central New York are obtaining unheard of prices for this year’s crop. While the hops a year ago at this time were bringing from 9 to 11 cents a pound, the growers are receiving this week from,32 to 3314 cents and some choice lots have brought 35 cents.

GERMANY SHORT OF CASH

Loan of 1125,000,000 to Be Negotiated by Imperial Government. Berlin, Oct. 8. —The Imperial government will ask for a loan of 1125,000,000 in the beginning of 1910, the Tageblatt ■ays, to cover a deficit. This accounts, according to the newspaper, for the recent tendency to ■ell imperial issues on the bourse.

Ocean Freight Rates to Go Up.

London, Oct. B.—-A conference of steamship owner* operating between European porta and American Atlantic and gulf ports resulted In an agreement to increase ocean freight rates.

LOOKS LIKE HEARST AGAIN

Gaynor Falla to Denounce Tammany as Demanded by Editor. New York, Oct. 8. —Justice William J. Gaynor has accepted the Democratic nomination for mayor. , William Randolph Hearst has declared he will yield to the urging of his friends and run for mayor on an Independent ticket unless Justice Gaynor comeg out with a denunciation of Tammany. In his speech of acceptance Gaynor Midn’t mention Tajpmany. • Hearst, notified officially of the Intention of his friends to run him as an independent mayorallty candidate, said he would prepare a statement, but declined to announce whether he would accept the nomination.

NEW MENACE IN GARAGES

Waste Gasoline Cause of Damaging Sewer Explosion In New York. New York, Oct. B.—Nearly a square mile of the middle west side was shaken and 110,000 damage caused by a series of sewer explosions. feeven-year-old Emil Miller was standing on a manhole cover whfen the first rumble came. He and the cover shot up ten feet and Emil came down about a foot from the manhole, out of which flames were pouring. He was burned about the face and body. The police say sewer gas mixed with gasoline vapor from the waste discharges of many garages was ignited by some smoker casting a lighted stub into a sewer opening.

ADMIRALS PEACE APOSTLES

Seymour and Von Koester In Dramatic Scene at New York Banquet. . New York, Oct 8. —Admiral Seymour of the British navy, one of the last speakers at a dinner to Admiral Von Koester of the German navy, took occasion to pay some glowing tributes to the guest of honor. After referring to the Boxer troubles, where he was supported by seven nations, Seymour said that his best help came from the Germans. Von Koester extended his right hand to the Englishman. The two commanders gripped fervently, and the applause burst in a storm from every quarter of the room.

TARIFF CALLED OUTRAGEOUS

Rhode Island Democrats In Convention Declare For Income Tax. Providence, Oct. 8. —The Democratic state convention declared that the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill was “the most outrageously unfair tariff ever enacted by an American congress,” demanded the election of senators by popular vote and declared In favor of a federal Income tax. Olney Arnold was nominated for governor.

MIX’S DESCRIPTION OF HIS TRIP IN BALLOON

Tells of Peasants Angered Over Broken Tiles and Chimneys. Paris, Oct. 8. —Edgar W. Mix, winner of the international balloon race for the Gordon Bennett trophy, gives the following account of his voyage: “Leaving Zurich we were able to recognize our route only as far as Constance. The-.ce to the finish the weather was so thick that direction could only be determined by compass. The balloon, in a drenching rain, sometimes Seemed to be at a complete standstill. We ascended and descended in search of better currents of air, without appreciable results. “The passage of the Bavarian Alps through rain and clouds, thrilling. Once we swooped down the mountain side with frightful velocity, plunginr, into a chasm of tog which seemed hot tomless. It was as if tne earth had opened to swallow us up. The balloon several times crashed through the tree tops. When clear of the mountains we moved at a lively rate. The guide rope dragged over farm houses, breaking tiles and chimneys. The peasants rushed out with cries and imprecations.”

DESIRE FOR JAIL SATISFIED

Counterfeiter Telle Judge He Aimed to Get Term In Prison. Cincinnati, Oct. B.—Confessing he had made and passed counterfeit money, William B. Pettus, formerly a school teacher, was sentenced to thirty months in prison. Pettus told the judge he entered the counterfeiting business because he wanted to get into jail “to keep from starving.”

SOUGHT TO LYNCH BOY

Officers Anticipated Formation of Mob and Sent Prlaoner Away. Waycross, Ga., Oct B.—Five hundred men attacked the county jail here, demanding Dell Jones, twelve years old, who, it Is alleged, attacked a young white girl. Jones had been taken to Savannah secretly. Members of .the mob were permitted to search the jail.

Census Commissions Signed.

Washington, Oct. B.—The commission of the following supervisors of the census have been- signed: Robert R. Wallace. Hamilton, 111., and Roy E. Brownell. Fenton, Mich.

GRADING THEME OF GRAIN MEN

Committee Appointed to Settle All Important Question.

CHICAGO GAINS CONCESSIONS Some of the Demands Which Are Presented by Delegates From the City Where the Bulk of Trading Is Done Are Granted by the Convention In Indianapolis Others Are Passed. Corn, Oats, Barley and Rye Standards Are Adopted. Indianapolis, Oct. 8. — The Grain Dealers’ National association’s convention conceded some of the demands made by the Chicago delegates for changes in the grades draft adopted at the St. Louis convention last year. The grain men have finally fixed upon uniform grading for corn, oats, barley and rye and adopted the Kansas City, Chicago and southwestern market grades on mllo maize and kaffir corn. They also made concessions by granting part of the Chicago men’s demands for changes in wheat tests. There were five demands by the Chicago men for changes in wheat gradings that were not granted. Steps were taken to reach an agreement on these five points by the authorization of a committee of five which will call a conference with the Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas state commissions and prominent boards of trade. At this meetidg an effort will be made to get an agreement on these five grades of wheat. The first of the refusals was the demand to raise the test weighteof No. 2 white wheat from 56 to 57 pounds Another denial was the demand that No. 2, 3 and 4 hard winter wheat may contain a maximum of 25 per cent red winter wheat. . The convention refused to raise the test weignt of No. 1 hard spring wne:« from 58 to 59 pounds and No. 2 northern spring wheat from 57 to 57’4 pounds. The convention indicated it would grant an additional one pound to the test weights of velvet chaff wheat grades, but refused to accede to the Chicago demands to raise the weight test approximately three pounds. The convention conceded the demands of the Chicago men for the use of the word ‘ new” as now used in the Illinois rules.

SHOT STOPS SHOPPING TOUN.

Husband Kills Wife Who Intended to Sue For Divorce. Kokomo. Ind., Oct. 8. —William Robinson shot and killed his wife in a dry goods store here when she reiterated her intention of bringing suit for a divorce. Robinson found his wife shopping with her sister. “Is it true that you Intend to bring suit for divorce?” he demanded. When she said yes, and before clerks could Interfere, Robinson shot her twice through the breast. There was a panic among the clerks and in the confusion Robinson walked from the store. When arrested a few minutes later he said: “I guess I am crazy.” In a rambling explanation at the jail Robinson said he did not know why he had killed his wife. Previous to the shooting he said he had met Mrs. Robinson and her sister and they had ignored him. Robinson is a son of David Roginson who in 1875 killed two of his children attempted to kill his wife and shot at the man now a prisoner. The elder Robinson was killed by falling from a freight train trying to make his escape.

Missing Man Declared Dead.

San Francisco, Oct. 8. —Charles 11. Moore, who when last heard from was in Paris, has been declared legally dead. Letters of administration were granted to the widow to enable her to collect $5,000 insurance.

SHORT FLIGHTS BY CURTISS

Machine In Coming to Earth Snap? One'of Ita Rudder Guys. St. Louis, Oct. B.—Glenn H. Curtiss made three aeroplane flights here. One was more than a quarter of a mile and the shortest of the three was about 220 yards. Curtiss’ last performance was cut short by his engine failing when he was about twenty-five feet from the ground. The machine glided to an irregular landing place and a rudder guy snapped. George Francois Osmont, with a Farman biplane, tried but failed to leave the ground.

MASON CASE DEFENSE OPENS

State Rests In the Trial of the South Bend, Ind., Woman. South Bend, Ind., Oct. B.—The state having rested In Its attempt to convict Mrs. Leona B» Mason on a charge of attempting to shoot and kill John W. Talbot, the well known South Bend lodgeman, the defense presented evidence for tho purpose of showing that Talbot was guilty of such action toward Mrs. Mason that she labored under a mental strain until her mind gave way, making her Irresponsible at the time she made to shoot Talbot The gist of Talbot’s story was that Instead of hounding Mrs. Mason ha was himself hounded by her.

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