Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 53, Number 3, Jasper, Dubois County, 21 October 1910 — Page 7

FRENCH STIERS

INDIANA HAPPENINGS Ncwiy Notes of Interest from the Capita) and All Around the State. What to Do Before the Doctor Comes Fractures (Broken Bones) TIE IIP RAILROAD Employes of Northern Line Also Cause Wreck. By DR. W. II. BAILEY of the Kansas University Medical J School at Hosnäaiti f

PAROLE MODEL FDR PRISON CONGRESS

Hoosier Delegates Elated at Action of Assembly. LAWS ARE RECOMMENDED Sayi Indiana Has Beat Parole and Science Laws of Any Slate and Better Than Any Foreign Country. !.aia;till3. The delegates from Inj , Co International prison coa- - ur. greatly elated Over the actloa ci ngrcss la adopting resolu- , w respect to the parolo syaa . i the lndeterralnato sentences .- rased on the parole and In-t-sentence laws of Indiana. :. . utions bad to receive the ap4 : th 4C countries represented, r. '. r the circumstances do not ' - r.forras as far advanced as .-, Indiana. . ..'gates to the International have said repeatedly since - ,.-Vd Washington. D. C that r their observation has gone . t only has tbo best parole . .lire laws of any 6tato In the states, but better than any luutry. - f the foreign delegates are j - to recommend parole laws 'he Indiana system. Indiana , :cd a prominent place In the - - Amos W. Datier, secretary jard of state charities, and .' "f the American Prison con- - is been one of tbo most active !n the International congress. as referrod the work of sum- " 'he various addresses on the -. stm and of presenting to tho - a resolution embodying Its 1 :-'or was elected a vice-pros 1- ' International congress. m W. Butler and Mrs. John 1 cf U ' e T: rr tu C( e - c - t a.- ' I e 1 V IT I i 1 . c V r W ' r v rc . V! " v y V r cave a luncheon at tho New fr tho foreign women delete congress. P s High School Creed, t N Huity, secretary of the 1 r! of health, has prepared mg resolutions, which he I rtnted on cards for dlstrlone students of high schools, will address during the cur- ! year, the name, "High 'r.'l." having been selected th list: body is the temple of tho ' I will study IL :". take good care of my body. !" live in the fresh air as '- I ran. :! be rogular and tomperate ' .Ms. i pat only plain, well-cooked ' will let all appetlto rr v 4 T ! not chew gum and will not 'iy suckers. " 'U tie a fresh air crank. 1 high school boy or girl ".at creed and lives up to It," retary, "a very largo perf rickness among high school :ll be avoided." a f:r Indiana Inventors. - have been Issued to Indii follows: Charlo3 A. Barnes, ' nnld, telephono receiver Mvah I. Bingham, Muncle, v rklng machlno; Charles A. K ikomo. needle owl; Archer ' and W. W. Preston. Convacuum cleaner; David W. f'nionvUle, shoo tie; Myron MartinsvIUo, try square; V Fachmann, Indianapolis, K'.-moth M. Gant, Indlanapoire.' speed mechanism; FredV Hnenk. Evans vllle. tension - frr sewing machines; Ladls-k-K South Bond, cuspidor; Le- " Vr. Boann, excavating nnd e t arhino; James L. Masters, t'1 lubricator: Omar F. Neff. ' '"aohment for automobiles; T'rrfsh. Elkhart, making paper ,:'"rM M. Schobler, Indlanapo-ir-trr: Joseph K. Sharpe, Jr., pneumatic stacker; Wilv l inger. WalcotW draft appllI r r It F Parents Cleared. s Remold, stato agent for dct ' 'MMren. filed with the board tr commissioners of Clark r 'f tho regTilar session, o r ,s on account of the funeral rv '"atz. tho flfteonyoarold j., . '"mmitted sulcl.le by hangra- -r 'J Ät tho homo of ll0r fosler 25M lnd Mrs- John Wcstman. St' ,M;m!,a avenue. Indianapolis, la X 11 , U- Th0 claim was . ,vfor mon,h- The child was t - m. ' . JercrsonvlHe Orphans' r,'.s, , n Yr BtcPfather was cornlast . . , ' PrTon' two 'cars BO, and I a ',. ? . P,aced with the

Big Sum Paid Back. A second report filed by tho Btato board of accounts with tho governor Bhowa that, to dato, officials found short In their accounts by field examiners In tho employ of the stato board have reimbursed the treasuries of their respective corporations In tho total sum of $28.407.91 in actual cash turned In. The preceding reporL soveraljvceka ago, showed J21.4S2.C1 paid In. Tho report showed the following voluntary payments: Charles E. Iambort. Center township, Delawaro county, f 4.291.14; Ed. Fisher. Polk township, Huntington county, J7C2.43; J. B. Radcr, Washington township. Putnam county, ?47C.C9; E. C. Caldwell, "Washington township, Wayno county, 2G4.43; N. V. Hodson, town trustee of Säirloy, $197.70; J. T. Adklns. town trustee of English. $259.90; F. T. Hammond, town trustee of English, $18.53; W. F. Richards, town trustoo of the same placo. $21.02. All except Iimbert paid In full the charges mado by tho examiners. In tho caso of Lambert he "was not convinced that he owed all that had been charged back against him. and paid only that which ho acknowledged he owed. Tho stato board has prepared to file with the governor an additional liBt of present and former officials who havo not paid up according to the reports of the examiners. These reports will bo certified by tho governor, on recelpL to the attorney general, whose duty It Is under the lavr to bring action to collect

Annual Meeting of State Federation. The twonty-firth annual convention of the state Federation of Iabor opened at Lafayette. Cordial greetings were extended at the opening session by the mayor, the presidents of the Merchants', Young Business Men's and other commercial associations of the city, &nd Sidney II. Saltzgaber. president of the Central I.abor union and chairman of the entertainment committee, welcomed tho delgates on behalf of tho union workIngmon of Lafayette. When Presidont John Hughes of Indianapolis called the convention to order, practically every city of importance in tho state was represented. The session opened with an invocation by Rev. Oscar R. McKay, pastor of the First Baptist church. After the addressos of greeting, President John Hughes thanked tbo city's representatives and the convention then proceeded to business. It developed at the sessions that tho fight for tho 19.11 convention will bo between Fort Wayne and Torre Haute. Both cities havo sent hundreds of badges to bo worn by delegates. The contest for officers Is lively. Friends of John Hughes, now president, say he will be re-electod, a'though they realizo that a fight will bo mado against him. The report of tho resolutions committoo Is also sure to arouse some feeling and result In a divided vote. Auditor Sets Time Limit. Officials of tho Indiana Industrial Life Insurance company of Torre Haute will havo a specified time, according to John C. Blllhelmer, auditor of state, to correct irregularities in connection with $2C.n0 worth of mortgage securities filed In his office by the concern. If the adjustment Is not made by the tlmo given. Mr. Blllhelmer says, action to throw the concern into the hands of a receiver will bo taken. It was found by the auditor that the company's securities had been merely lent by land owners for tho purposo of providing securities and that whilo protocting tho policy holdors, they wcro not satisfactory as representing tho actual financial condition of tho company. Mr. Blllhelmer held an Inquiry In Tcrro Hauto concerning substitution of properly drawn securities for the mortgages offered by the company, and received the assurance of tho officers and stockholders, ho said, that all adjustments would be made according to his advice. Thlrty-Üvo stockholders woro present nt the inquiry and they agreed. Mr. Blllhelmer said, to put in additional money and to seo that the affairs of the concern, which is a prosperous one, aro made to comply with tho stato law in every particular. Confers With Blllhelmer. Following a visit to Terre Haute by Auditor of Stato John C. Blllhelmer and John Ashby. actuary in the insurance department, to Investigate affairs of the Indiana Industrial Life Insurance company. P. B. Oarrott. general manager of tho company, wns in conference with Mr. Blllhelmer and Mr. Ashby at tho statehouse. Dr. W. R. Mattox of Torre Haute, representing the stockholders who made the complaint, and others were present. Mr. Blllholmer, whilo recognlzInB everything has boon quite regular In the management of tho company, said he believed a satisfactory reorganization of affairs could bo effected. If any hitch In tho plans of tho auditor occur a receiver will probably bo asked.

STATE BOA

EXAM

Difference Between Vouchers and Corresponding Checks. SHORTAGE IS REPORTED Allege John T. Splllman, Former Trustee of Clinton Township, Decatur County, Owes $839.15 Declares Accounts Twisted. Indianapolis. Not only Is John T. Splllman, former trustee of Clinton township, Decatur county, charged with owing the township fS39, but tho field examlnors from the state board of accounts, who Inspected his books, allege thero is a differonco between vouchers and corresponding checks on banks. Issued during his administration, of $1,0G7.50. Checks given on the township depository, for which no vouchors were found, amounted to $7.520.71 and vouchers given by former Trustee Splllman, during the four years of ofTlco. for which no checks were found, amounted to $140.05. it Is charged. Joseph E. Sherman and Joseph C. Lockwood, who made the examination, havo charged Mr. Splllman with $103.70, representing the amount duo the township at tho close of the 1905 business, $004.23 for 1900, $07 for 1907 and JC4.22 fcr 1908. The examiners alloge Mr. Splllman carried his personal and the township banking accounts together. Of tho $103.70, charged against Mr. Splllman in 1903, J93.30 was u payment made to his predecoBSor. James A. Meek, for having paid teachors without vouchors, the examiners allege. The total charge against tho former trustee of $004.23. as the result of the 1900 business, is explained as errors in footing, credits on vouchers for which no money was paid and excess payments to teachers and tho advisory board. It Is alleged that Splllman overpaid E. M. Moulton. a teacher. $07 in 1907. Tl examiners make no charges against Splllman in connection with tho alleged difference between vouchers and corresponding checks, tho checks for which, It Is said, no vouchers woro found and the vouchers for which tho examiners say they found no checks. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF. Evansvillo. Self-defonso will bo J tho plea of Mrs. Zorah Eblon . of Henderson. Ivy., in her trial for j killing her husband. Bain W. Ehlen, j acordlng to an outline of the case In , the first day's hearing of evidence nt i Henderson. Mrs. Eblcn shot and , killed her husband last May. Baying she had surprised him with a servant South Bend. The annual reunion of the "Bloody" Ninth Indiana Volunteers, which was tho first India regiment to cross tho Ohio rivor during the Civil war. opened In South Bend with 100 survivors present. Among those here aro Col. I. C. V. Suman, Valparaiso, president; Maj. James D. Bradon. Logansport. Evansvllle. Clear, cool weather and a rapid emptying of tho flooded bavous nnd uplands In south western Indiana produced a marked ! change In the flood aspect and within forty-eight hours it is expected most of tho water which fell In the 11-inch rain -will be in tho Ohio river, running to the gulf. Scottsburg. Section men are patrolling the tracks of tho Pennsylvania railroad and of the I. & L. Traction company. With rain still falling, much trouble Is expected. Thousands of acres of bottom farm lands are under from two to twenty feet of water, which Is still rising rapidly. Vlnconnos. H. L. McDonald, an oil operator, was appointed administrator of tho estate of tho lato Charles Edward Gibson under bond of $75,000 by tho Knox circuit court Tho appointment was mado shortly after McDonald's return from Cambridge, O., whero ho attended tho funeral. Valparaiso. Henry Shinabarger. seven years old, whilo on his way to school, was struck by a Pennsylvania fast train and instantly killed. Three llttlo companions wero saved by being pushed off tho track by a freight brakeman. Lnporte. Socialists of Laporto county have issued a call for a convention to bo hold to nomlnnto a county ticket This will bo tho first ticket put in tho local field by tho party. South Bond. Miss Carrlo Shafer of South Bond, who in search of health wont west a few weoks ago, is reported to havo committed suicldo at Ocean Park, Cal., by throwing herself Into the Pacific. .

Thero is no dilTerenco between a bono that has been fractured and ono that has been broken, although tho term fracturo is sometimes used when tho bono has been only cracked or split and not broken entirely aparL Fractures aro usually caused by Bomo external force as a blow with a club or a fall, but sometimes, especially in elderly people, a sudden muscular movement may cause tho bone to break. A bone may be broken anywhere throughout its length or it may have Just a little corner broken off ono of Its ends. Tho longer bones of tho extremities aro of course more often fractured than tho shorter and Irregular bones. Fractures often accompany sprains and dislocations and it is Important that such injuries should bo seen by a physician so as to learn whether or not a fracture also exists, as the proper treatment of the case depends upon this knowledge. Dangers. Some of the dangers of fractured bones are the Injuries to the surrounding structures, as rupture of blood vessels, tearing of nerves, and puncture of organs, as of the lung In fractures of the ribs. In fractures of tho skull tho bleeding, although often slight, may be within tho skull and caure death by pressing upon some vital part of the'brain. The infection following compound fractures may result in a general blood poisoning and death. As a bone that has been fractured Is weaker than normal for a number of months, even after the six to eight weeks usually considered necessary for its honllng, the part should be used carefully In order to prevent a second fracture. The Diagnosis. The diagnosis of a fraoturo Is sometimes very easy, as when a long bono Is broken near its middle and the limb bends at that point. When a long bone is broken near its end or when a small Irregular bono Is broken. It Is sometimes very difficult without the

assistance of an X-rny photograph to toll whether or not the hone Is fractured. Somo of tho other symptoms which help to diagnose a broken bono are pain which Is rather acute and becomes very sharp on any attempt at movement. This pain Is a little different from the more dull ache of a dislocation. When the ends of a broken bone rub against each other there is a peculiar grating sensation that can be felt and sometimes heard. This is called bony crepitus. Tho broken fragments should not bo moved back and forth In attempting to bring out this

Poisoning Preventive and Remedial Measures

In tho preventive treatment of poisoning wo must remember to keep all poisons In tho household locked up in some closet or drawer, so as to guard against children getting hold of them. They should be kept In a separate place from other medicines In the house, as it has often happened that somo person has been taken sick In the night and going to tho medlcino chest, by mistake has taken some poison Instead of the remedy intended. It is n dangerous practice to put poison fly paper, rat poison, etc., nround whero there Is possibility of children reaching them. Many cough remedies, most soothing Blrups and headache powders contain large amounts of poison and should never bo taken unless prescribed by a physician. They usually only relieve tho symptoms and do not counteract the cause of tho trouble. Thero nro a good many poisons that havo two ways of producing their bad effects: 1. Chronic action, where tho results cotno from tnking small doses of the substance during a long period. 2. Acute action, where tho results nro seen promptly and follow & large doso taken nt one time. Tho chronic results are often just as lujurious and more fatal than those caused by the acute poisoning, but It is only the acute poisoning that one would be called upon to treat as first aid Thero are eomu methods or principles of treatment which should be remembered for nil poisons. Ono which hardly needs to bo mentioned but which is very important is to stop tho taking of tho poison at once. This is host Illustrated by impressitg upon ono's mind the lmportanco of moving to the freah air n person tvho had been found unconscious fronr. gas in a room. The next point to rernembor is to remove as much of tho poison ns possible, in caso whero it has been tnken Into tho stomach, so ns to provent Its absorption into tbo system. This ls'donc by causing tho patient to vomit, or by washing out his stomach. Vomiting may bo caused in several ways. I. Sticking a linger far back into tho throat. 2. Giving tencupful of warm water with a teaspoonful of powdered mustard stirred Into it 3. Teaspoonful doses of wlno or Blrup of ipecac. 4. Largo amounts of lukewarm salt wator. Tho third point to think of is to givo tho nntidoto If tho substanco taken Ib known. It 1b not to bo expected that tho list of antldotCB can bo remcmbored except by physicians and druggists or thoso familiar with .drugs, so It Is best to procure the lst from your physician or druggist

sign as eerious harm may be done to tho surrounding vessels and tissues, but it is sometimes felt whilo one is applying a bandage or splint. Make the Patient as Comfortable as Possible. All fractures should bo seen by a physician as soon us possible and the person giving first aid should not attompt to set tho broken bone (reduce tho fracturo). The emergency treatment consists simply In placing the patient In a comfortable position until the doctor arrives, or, if ho has to bu moved, In applying splints and bondagos bo that tho transportation gives as little pain as possible to the patient and does not add injury to the wounded part. It sometimes has happened that through tho unskillful handling of a simple fracturethe ends of tho bones have been pushed through the skin thuB converting It Into a compound and therefore a much more serious fracturo. Compound Fracturc3. In compound fractures, never touch the wound In the skin with dirty hands or put dirty clothi over It. Treat It the same as a laceration or a cut or puncture wound. Tho person giving first aid must wash his own hands for at least flvo minutes with soap and warm water that has been boiled. Then clean up the wound In a careful manner with water that has been boiled and with clean sterile cloths. (The methods of making a cloth stexHo has been given under wounds of tho skin). Avoid wiping directlv across the wound but rather wash from Its margin outward in all directions. Splints. In treating fractures of the extremities, splints may be made of any stiff material as cardboard, pieces of boards", limbs of trees, canes, umbrellas, etc. These can bo bound to the Injured limb by handkerchiefs, pieces of rope, grapo vinos or roots of some plants. Somo padding should bo placed betweon the limb and the splint, the hollow places being filled up so that the splint will put equal pressure on all parts of the limb when tied to It. This packing may be mado from rags, handkerchiefs, caps, hay, straw, moss. etc. In vases of fracture of the arm, it can bo bound to the side of tho body to help koop it steady. A broken leg can bo strapped to the other leg which acts as n splInL Methods of Improvising stretchoro on which to carry patients with broken legs will bo taken up under tho general discussion of transportation of tho sick and injured. William H. Bailoy, A. B., M. D., Kansas University School of Medicine, Rosedale.

and keep It In your medicine chest. An antidote is a substanco which elth-, or unites with tho poison and renders , it less harmful or one that counteracts , tho effect of the poison on tho ays-1 torn. In all cases of poisoning be suro to save any of tho substance taken, if j it can be found, or the bottle or box in which it was contained, or any of the vomited matcrinl or excretions of tho body, so that they may aid tho ' physician in discovering what has been taken. And lastly, If tho patient shows much depression or cs- J haustlon or weak heart action, ho ' must bo stimulated by whisky or aromatic spirits or ammonia or something similar. If vory drowsy, he must bo aroused every few minutes and not nllowed to sleep. If excited or in a j convulsion, ho must be kept quiet and away from nil external stimulations, as noises, bright lights, drafts or cold air, etc. - Americans vs. Englishmen, Throw an American out of the window and he will land upon his feet, his hands doing somothing. Throw an Er-jllshman out of tho window nnd he will land on his hands, his mouth nfilrmlng things. Put both Into a howling wilderness, and tho American will havo a city staked out while tho Englishman is cleaning the mud off his boots. Put both Into a complex Mars, and tho Briton will be running tho now cosmos whilo tho American is looking for the wire to Introduce hie telephouo. The American's passion It for Industry, tho Englishman's for dominance; tho American Is an engineer, tho Englishman a conductor. This passion for controlling things, rather than doing them, touches every part of tho Englishman's lifo. It la his opinion first, nnd something elso next, that differentiates him from tbo American. Wo nro orthodox In a negligible sort of way; but we aro heterodox in a negligible sort of way, also. With us nn opinion is nothing to moke a f'j8s over; with nn Englishman an opinion is always somothing to raako a fuss over. As yot wo aro really an unoplnlonnted people. Carl O. Hausen In Smart Set. An Escape. "Tho poot who discovered that thero aro books in tho running brooks was a wonderful man." ' "Yes. And ho wbb also lucky In not boing suspected of having deslgus on tho country's natural resources." First Formed Societies. Great Britain has tho honor of having first formed societies for the prevention of cruelty to anlmaj.

SOLDIERS HAVE POSSESSION

Refusal of Company to Increae' Wages of Men to One Dollar a Day Is Cause of Trouble. Paris, Franco, Oct 12. Employees of tho Northern railroad art on n strike and the tieup is complete. Trains only for Calais and Cologno are moving. Military engineers have been called to replaco tho strikers, but the number Is Inadoquato to ro- 7 store tho running schedules. Several acts of vlolonco occurrod beforo daybreak. At St. Qucntln tho tracks wero torn up. Two locomotives were In collision at Tcrglncr and obstructed tho main track. Military forces havo taken possession of several stations and have been posted along tho road to protect tho railroad property. Company Is Surprised. Tho strike developed overnight and took the company and the public by Burprise. There has been ill feeling on the part of tho employees for somo tlmo owing to tho refusal of tho Northern railroad to Increase tho wages of tho men to $1 a day and to grant other concessions. There havo been rumors of impending strikes, but the men conducted their plans with great secrecy. Demands of the Employees. Demands of tho employees are as follows: 1. General increase in wages to meet the higher cost of living. 2. Retroactive application of tho employees' pension law. 3. More equitable division of work. 4. Granting of ono day off in seven for all employees. 5. Distinct employment by tho month Instead of by the day. As soon as tho company and tho authorities learned tho situation the Paris terminus of tho road was occupied by the military, municipal guards and police. The government. It appears, was not unprepared for today's developments and bad tnken steps to preserve order. In tho night troops were assembled In this city and along the lines of tho roads In tho provinces, where they were hold In readiness to guard the stations, tho rolling stock and the tracks. Will Not Be Intimidated. In tho face of these preparations tho trainmen declared that they would not bo intimidated and that if they wero called upon as reservists to man tho trains they would refuse on tho ground that such commands would bo illegal. They asserted that the law provid-d only for tho mobilizntion of railroad men for the purpose of transporting troops. Tho demands originated with tho under trainmen, the baggage handlers and ticket takers, but they were supported by tho complete personnel, ns every branch of tho service has somo grievance. The strikers threaten to draw to their support tho employees of the state railroad lines. Work ceased first on the freight trains and nono of theso have left the city. Telegraphic and telephonic communication along tho rond Is interrupted, and thus tho management was In ignorance of what trains wero moving. CHARGE LAKE TRADE PLOT Chicago Men Accuse Railroads of Plot to Ruin Water Rivals; Demand Commerce Board Act. Chicago, Oct. 12. Charging a conspiracy by railroads to deprive western grain shippers of tho advantages af cheap water rates, officials of tho Chicago Board of Trade filed a petition with tho Interstate Commorco Commission at Washington asking an investigation. The petition assorts that tho railroads aro trying to drlvo tho grain transportation business from tho great lakes. The complaint Is directed against tho Pennsylvania, tho Baltimoro & Ohio, tho Now York Central, and 74 other railroad lines operating east of Chicago and other Lake Michigan and Lake Superior points. It Is represented that "by reason of a conspiracy on tho part of tho defendant carriers, substantially all means of all-rail through transportation from Chicago to New York and other Atlantic seaboard points, and also all parallel and competing through lines of transportation via tho great lakes from Chicago and other lake points to Buffalo and from Buffalo to New York and other Atlantic seaboard points, nro owned and controlled by tho defendant carriers." Ciar Honors Aviator's Memory. St. Petersburg, Oct. 12. Tho body of Captain Mnclevlch, tho Russian military aviator, who was killed by a fall October 7, was burled with tho honors accorded an admiral. Emperor Nicholas has granted tho avla tor's widow an admiral's pension. Hold Times Blast Suspect. Sacramento, Cal., Oct 12. Gcorgo Wallace was arrested at tho Sacramento poBt oirtco whilo receiving letters which It Is declared connect him with tho Los Angeles Times dynaBiltlng. He is supposed to be a miner.