Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1910 — Page 4

THE 4IBPER GOUHTY OMIT. F. [ BIBCOCK. tBITOR AID PIJBUSBEB. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC FAPER OF JABPER COUNTY. Entered as Seeond-Class Matter June 8, 1908, at the post office at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Long Distance Telephones Office 315. • Residence 811. Published Wednesdays and Saturday. Wednesday Issue 4 Pages; Saturday Issue 8 Pages. Adverstising rates made known on application. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1910

BED CLOTHES SMOTHER BABE

Child is Found Dead by Parents Upon Arising in the Morning. Crawfordsville, Ind., Feb. 4. —Marie McCoy, 3 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McCoy, was found dead in bed by her parents. Dr. George P. Ramsey, county coroner, rendered a verdict of accidental smothering. The child was sleeping between her parents and because of a heavy cold was laid on a pillow so that she could get its breath. During the night the babe rolled off the pillow and smothered under the mass of bed clothes.

GLASS MAKERS' STRIKE OFF

Eight Hundred Men Will Return to Work After 5 Months’ Idleness. 11:.rtford City, Ind., Feb. 4.—After fi.' r;:< ::thst' duration the strike of the etii. rs and Ikrttenors in the plant of t) < American V.'indow Glass company h e has been declared off by Presic :t Shinn. The ■ ompany lias factories in Belle Vereen, Pa.; Monongahela City, Pa.; Arnold. Kane and Jeanette, Pa., and Hartford City. More than 800 men will return to work after their long idleness.

STOLEN HORSE LAWYER'S FEE

Oscar Bunker, Jailed for Larceny, Gives Attorney Freeing Him Outfit Wabash, Ind., Feb. 4. —Oscar Bunker, Jailed for larceny, had a stolen horse and buggy which he gave his attorney as a fee for freeing him from charges of stealing hides. The attorney believed in his innocence and took the horse, selling it afterward.

T. L. LEWIS PRESIDES

Chosen as Temporary Chairman of Joint Scale Conference. Mayor Whitlock Delivers Address of Welcome —Credentials Committee Is Deadlocked. Toledo, 0., Feb. 4. —The joint scale conference of the miners and operators of the central competitive field, comprising western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois, met here. President Lewis of the miners, was chosen temporary chairman. After the appointment of a committee on credentials and rules and order of business, President Lewis introduced Mayor Whitlock, who welcomed the delegates to the city. In his response, President Lewis spoke encouragingly of the operators’ side of the coal industry. He said the operators had to fight the railroads and legislators and tnat he hoped for the day when the operators would say to the railroads that they must pay a fair price for the coal they use sb that the operators could pay the miners more money and properly safeguard this hazardous occupatoin. The credential committee is hopelessly deadlocked on the question as to whether to allow the Illinois miners a seat in the conference inasmuch as the Illinois operators are not here

EDWIN LEE IS CHAIRMAN

Republican Central Committee Elects H. W. Bennett Vice. John F. Hayes. Secretary to Senator Beveridge. Is Secretary and F. E Stalnaker Treasurer. Indianapolis, Feb 4 The newly elected members of the Republican State Central committee met here and for four hours the selection of a chairman was under consideration Edwin Lee. former mayor of Lawrenceburg, was elected Henry W. Bennett, the first choice of the committee, declined to accept the chairmanship and was chosen vice chairman. John F. Hayes, private secretary to Senator Beveridge, was selected as secretary and Frank E. Stalnaker as treasurer

BABY STARTS FATAL BLAZE

Ignite* Coal Oil and Infant Sister, In High Chair, Perlshea. Ironton, 0., Feb. 4.—ln the absence of hl* mother, th* 3-year-old eon of Mr*. Bonnie Miller of Arabia, 0.. started a Are with coal oil. The flame*

spread and the bouse was destroyed. The boy’s 18-months-old sister, confined in a high chair, perished. Although the mother returned before the flames were extinguished, she was compelled to stand by helplessly. It is feared the tragedy will result in the loss of her mind

MISSION DINNER TO 2,000

Four Days’ Conference of Laymen's Movement Is Opened In St. Louis. St. Louis, Feb. 4. —A four days’ conference of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement began here last night with a dinner to the 2.00 C delegates. Addresses were made by M. D. Eubank of China, E. W. Halford of Washington and J. Campbell White of New York.

MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATHS

Police Find Bodies of Man and Woman Among Scattered Wealth. Philadelphia, Feb. 4.—Dying under circumstances surrounded by the deepest mystery, William Bohrer, and an as yet unidentified woman were found in Bohrer’s room on the third floor of 628 Sansom street. There is every evidence that the couple had been dead for fully five weeks. There is not the slightest evidence of foul play. There was no confusion in the rooms or signs of a struggle and scattered about were thousands of dollars worth of precious stones, watches and jewelry. The woman’s pocketbook, containing a small sum of money and some papers, one of which may lead to her Identity, was undisturbed.

PEARY SELECTS ROOSEVELT

Suggests That He Lead Expedition to Discover South Pole. Washington, Feb. 4. —Commander Robert E. Peary, the discoverer of the North pole,.has referred to Col Roosevelt in a way to indicate that he believed Col. Roosevelt should be chosen to lead the venture which has for its object the discovery of the south pole. Peary made It clear that he would not take part in it. In this connection he said he could not Interfere with any inference drawn as to whether Col. Roosevelt would lead the movement and added that he was not authorized or entiled to select a leader.

GREWSOME SIGHT IN FLOOD

Cab, Horse, Driver and Woman Occu* pant Seen in Waters. Paris, Feb. 4. —A newspaper states here that beneath the deep flood water at Alfortville there can be seen a cab, a horse, the driver and a woman occupant of the cab. The woman apparently hired the vehicle to escape, but was overtaken by the flood and was engulfed, together with the driver and horse.

PECULIAR WILL IS FILED

Mrs. Pauline Waldecker Directs Burial Day Be One of Joy. Washington, Feb. 4. just filed for probate Mrs. Paulina Waldecker directs that her burial day shall be one of joy for her friends. She requests that there be no flowers and that three priests officiate and it is added: “I desire the best of singing and music at my funeral.”

Acquitted of Jury Fixing.

Chicago, Feb. 4.—John J. Holland, former jury commissioneer; Willis J. Rayburn, real estate dealer, and Nick Martin, Aiderman Kenna’s "secretary,” were found not guilty of a juryfixing charge by a jury in Judge Tuthill’s court.

CONSIDER POSTAL BILL

Effort to Fix Date for Vote on Measure Fails, Bill Introduced to Confer on Robert E. Peary Grade of Rear Admiral, Retired. Washington, Feb. 4.—The senate devoted most of the day to considera tion of a postal savings bank bill. An effort by Senator Carter to fix a day for the vote next week failed. A lively debate occurred on the resolution looking to an investigation of the cause of high prices. Among the bills Introduced was one by Senator Dillingham amending the anti-pass section of the interstate commerce law to permit the issuance of passes by common carriers to railroadand warehouse commissioners and other public service officers, for use in travel on official business, and one by Senator Hale to confer on Commander Robert E. Peary the grade of Rear Admiral, retired.

JUDGE HALTS SWOPE INQUIRY

Judge Herman Brumback Orders Cat* Be Stopped—Trial Saturday. • Kansas City, Feb. 4. Judge Herman Brumback has ordered that the taking of Repositions in the libel suit* brought by Dr. B. C. Hyde hi connection with statements concerning the Swope deaths be stopped by both tides. He issued the order on the petition of John M. Cleary, counsel for Dr. Hyde, and will hear argument* on Saturday morning.

LOUIS F. SWIFT

Head of Ona of the Meat Packing Firms Undergoing Quiz.

IMPORTANT WITNESS FOUND

Will Bare Secrets If Personal Immunity Is Granted, It le Said. Chicago, Feb. 4. —That an Important witness for the government in its effort to discover tangible evidence that the Sherman anti-trust law is being violated by the big packers, and that his evidence will be submitted to the federal grand jury soon upon a pledge of personal immunity was a report circulated in the federal building. The name of the witness is withheld. When the grand jury went into session Ralph Crowe, general counsel for the National Packing company, who already has been interrogated several times, returned to the jury room, carrying another bundle of books. Arthur Coldby, assistant treasurer of the National, also was recalled. Rollin A. Stearns, a clerk of Swift & Co., and Arthur E. Rogers, department manager, were also examined.

WATERS FALL; HOUSES CRASH

Several Houses Have Fallen and Others Leaning Dangerously. Paris, Feb. 4. News from Villeneuve, St. Georges, nine miles above Paris, states that the Seine has risen in that neighborhood in consequence of rain, which threatens to continue, butthe subsidence of the river Paris continues unchecked. Several houses in the suburbs have collapsed or are leaning dangerously. One building fell, burying a workman in the wreckage. Other houses arq leaning so threateningly that every one except soldiers are forbidden to approach them. Several old buildings at Courbevoie and a house at ChoisyLeroit, have fallen.

CLEW IN MYSTERIOUS DEATHS

Arrest of William Gohl Is Believed Will Solve Mystery. Tacoma, Wash., Fob. 4. —In the arrest of William Gohl, agent of the Sailors’ union at Aberdeen, charged wish the murder of Charles Halberg, the police believe that they have begun to unravel the mystery surrounding the deaths of over forty men whose lifeless bodies have been found in sloughs and nearby streams at Aberdeen during the past five years. Gohl is known as an agent supplyingships with workmen. The theory of the police is that Gohl robbed returning sailors of their money, murdering them in an attempt to hide his crime. Since Gohls’ arrest he has refused to talk.

CLINE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

Defeats Demarest in 1,500 Point Bib li*rd Match tn Chicago. Chicago, Feb. 4. —The world's championship 18.2 balk line championship changed hands when Harry P. Cline beat Calvin Demarest, titleholder, by a score of 1,500 to 1,387. The score of last night’s play was 592 to 500 in favor of Damerest, but the local favorite was unable to make enough points to overcome the great lead of the easterner.

SELECT NEW NAVY SURGEON

Dr. Rixey’s Successor Will Be Decided at Meeting Today. Washington, Feb. 4.—The appointment of a surgeon general of the navy to succeed Presley M. Rixey will be decided at the cabinet meeting today. Dr, Rixed has been surgeon general since Feb. 5, 1902. There are two candidates for the office. Dr. Rixey will not retire for age until 1914, although he is eligible for retirement under the thirty year service law.

HOPPE BESTS MORNINGSTAR

Run of 53 by Boy Wonder Wins by Narrow Margin. Pittsburg, Feb. 4. Willie Hoppe by a run of 53 points managed to beat Ora Morningstar out in the second night’s play of the 1,500 point billiard match. The score’ for the night stood Hoppe 500; Morningstar 495. The score total for the match to date is, Hoppe, 1,000; Morningstar, 807.

I nAhr • U •* f Cop yruht 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman CO.--NO. 26 THE OLD CABINET MAKER SAYS: That it is a shame to let the backs of such pretty pieces of furniture go up against the wall, for the backs of these pieces show their splendid construction. However, it is not the backs, but the splendid design of the different dressers in our stock, which we wish to talk of—their beautiful design and the excellent material of which they are made. Most stores would call it a “Sale,” but with us, low prices are perpetual, for we buy right and our prices represent the lowest margin of profit on which we can conduct our business. They are all marked in plain figures, for you know we are one-priced. Rich and poor alike buy in our store, and you also have the satisfaction of knowing that the price at which you bought is the lowest at which we or anyone else could possibly sell you. 1 D. M. WORLAND’S RELIABLE FURNITURE STORE

lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIiIUIIIAIIIHi I Farm Insurance! The Home Insurance Co., of New York = Surplus to Policy Holders E E <13,682,821.61 E S Losses paid over One Hundred E Million Dollars E INSURES AGAINST LOSS BY E FIRE, LIGHTNING, WIND-STORMS, ~ AND TORNADOES. • On the Installment, Cash or E Single Note Pl&n, and refers to any of the many thou- j E yands who have been prompt- E ly paid for loss by Fire, E Lightning, Wind-storm or E Tornado, or to any Banker E or Business Man in America. S E THE BEST IS CHEAPEST INSURE IN THE HOME. E I R. D. THOMPSON, Agent I RENSSELAER, IND. liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiff

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NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS AND LEGATEES. In the matter of the estate of Michael H. Grove, Deceased, In the Jasper Circuit Court, February Term, 1910. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Michael H. Grove, deceased, and All persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Thursday, the 24th day of February 1910, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Roas H. Grove, administrator of said decedent, and show cause If any, why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others Interested, are also hereby notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. ROSS H. GROVE, Administrator. Jasper Guy, Attorney for Estate. TRY A WANT AD. If you want a situation, want to hire a man or woman; want to buy, sell, rent or exchange a farm or other property, try Th* Democrat’* Want Column. Only 1-cent-a-word for first Insertion, % cent for each additional Insertion.