Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1902 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL. LESLIE CLARK, Ed. and Pub. , , MNBBELAJBB, - INDIANA.

THE NEWS IN BRIEF

William Cole, a farmer of Centralia, Ul-, was thrown from a horse and killed. Miss Anna Mary Wilson of Chicago has been elected president of the freshman class at Smith college, Northampton, Mass. The second congress of Southern Pacific land and immigration agents at Houston, Tex., elected G. M. McKinney of Chicago as president. L. M. McNutt, aged 67 years, of Pana, 111., fell 750 feet down the shaft *f the Penwell coal mine and was instantly killed. Solomon H. Amaral, writing at Faval, declares that there is remarkable enthusiasm among the residents of the Azores for annexation to the United States. After five hours’ deliberation the Jury in the Herbert murder case at Washington, Ind., returned a verdict of* guilty and fixed the punishment at life imprisonment. Herbert kicked Louis Cunningham to death. It has been decided to establish wireless telegraphy apparatuses at all stations and on all passenger trains on Italian railroads. King Victor Emmanuel of his own initiative has appointed William Marconi a chevalier of the Order of Industrial Merit. Owing to heavy rains for fortyeight hours at Brunswick, Ga., five blocks in the center of the city are under water, and many business houses have from ten to fifteen inches of water in them. State Henry was hanged in the death chamber at the penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va. Jessie Gillespie, aged. 17, of Beloit, Wis., has disappeared from her home and is supposed to have gone to Chicago to seek employment. Arthur Moyer, aged 19, self-con-fessed murderer of Douglas Craft, has been sentenced at Kankakee, 111., to 20 years’ imprisonment. Felipe Nesdell, a wealthy American mine owner, whose right name is said to have been Charles Walker, of St. Louis, was murdered at his mines in Mexico.

All but three of the 125 striking employes of the Syracuse cement works at Syracuse, Ind., have returned to work under a compromise agreement. Edward Hart, aged 21, son of Calvin Hart of Nadeau, Mich., was instantly killed by a flying piece of iron from the wheel of a fodder cutter. The boiler of an engine of a thrashing machine outfit at Cottonwood, Minn., blew up, fatally injuring Theodore Dahl. Carl Holt of Blair, Wis., had his right thigh broken and Mason Tankins’ skull was fractured. The bureau of insular affairs of the war department has received a dispatch from Governor Taft stating that the Philippine commission has passed an act inviting bids for street railroad, electric light and other franchises in Manila, the bids to be opened March 6, 1903. The bidß will be advertised In this country. The jury in the case of Miss Etta Martin, who sued Joseph Ayler, a millionaire mine owner of Webb City, Mo., for 5100,000 for breach of promise to marry, disagreed. Mr. Ayler, who is one of the wealthiest men in southwestern Missouri, is 63 years old. Miss Martin is 25. She formerly lived at Springfield, Mo. Gov* Yates has honored a requisition from the governor of Missouri for the extradition of Frank Parkhurst, under •arrest in Chicago and wanted in St. Louis on a charge of larceny. John Rupley, an old resident of Wabash, Ind., is at the point of death from injuries sustained in falling back•ward down an embankment, alighting ( on a cement walk on his head. Concussion of the brain resulted. James Maloney, a miner, was killed in Harrison mine at Murphysboro, 111. .! He was employed as pillow worker land while discharging his duties sev- ! ® ra l tons of coal and slate fell upon ihim. ) Frank Hoffman of Mishicott, Wis., i who disappeared recently, is at Clevo- ; land and has writter a letter to his • wife from that city. Hoffman gives ;do reason for leaving home, j Charles J. Wittig pleaded guilty in 1 Milwaukee, Wis., to having attempted jto kill his wife, Jennie, and was sen- ; tenced by Judge Brazee jLo ten years’ j Imprisonment in Waupun. ; Winnie Breese, aged 20 years, of Bei 101t > Wis., was arrested in Racine, | Wis., charged with forgery. Breese j said he forged the checks in order to j fcet enough money to marry. 1 Congressman John B. Corliss has been renominated by the First Michigan district Republicans. William Coates, 18 years old, who murdered his mother in the suburbs of St. Joseph, Mo., in order to get possession of her property, was condemned to be hanged December 8. Mrs. Sarah Robly, aged 60, was killed in a runaway on the public square at Centerville, lowa. Joel Tllman of Nappanee, Ind., was probably fatally injured at Wabash. Driving up to the Wabash railroad crossing at Cass street, his horse took fright and kicked the dashboard so that it flew back and struck him in tlhe abdomen.

BROADENS TRADE IN PHILIPPINES

President’s Order Breaks Up Monopoly Long Held by Spaniards. CUTS DOWN EXORBITANT RATES Permits Vessel Owners of Any Nationality to Engage in Transporting Merchandise Between Ports to the Delight of the Islanders. The Philippine commission,* through President Roosevelt, has authorized an extension of the coastwise trade of the Philippine archipelago so that shipowners of any nationality may engage in it This is regarded as a godsend by the merchants and others. Heretofore this trade has been practically a monopoly in the hands of Spaniards, who charged exorbitant rates, they being protected by the old Spanish laws. Commercial Revolution. The new order will probably result in revolutionizing insular commerce. It is expected that a large number of Germans, English, Chinese, and Japaneses will now take advantage of the new registry regulations. The Chinese now control the rice situation and are smashing the English and Spanish pool with the aid of China guilds. The wretched agricultural conditions are causing poor trade prospects for next year. To Help the Poor. The Philippine commission has decided to devote the sum of 566,000, the profit of government saleß of rice under General Bell’s administration, including the profits derived from the concentration villages in Batangas, Laguna and Mindoro, to the purchase of food to be distributed to the poor through the agency of the civil officials in the provinces mentioned, it will also loan 52,500 of the insular funds to the province of Ilocos for the purchase of food for the sufferers there. The general suffering among the natives is the natural result of the war and pestilence. Soldiers Turn Farmers. Permanent relief cannot be expected until 1904, when, it is thought, agriculture will revive. General Bell, with the aid of the chief of the agricultural bureau, has secured an appropriation for the purchase of seeds and machinery, and is taking great pains to instruct the natives in American methods of farming. His soldiers have discarded their guns for plows.

RUSSIAN BOUNDARY SHAFTS

Indian Guides Americans to Six Monuments in Alaska. Seattle, Wash., dispatch: Reports from Juneau, Alaska, say that United States Judge Brown has word from Commissioned Gerton of Porcupine that Johnnie Stick, an Indian, has guided J. W. Smith and Frank Alterinose to the boundary Russian monuments, six in number, In Rainy Hollow, found by Lieutenant Emmens. The district is a vast mineral belt in American territory. The monuments are ten feet high and built of atone.

GRAIN THIEF ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Youth Bevers an Artery in an Endeavor to Escape Pontiac. Kankakee, 111., dispatch: William Bouchard, who was sentenced to the state reformatory for stealing grain from a local elevator, severed an artery of his leg in an effort to commit suicide. He said he would rather die than go back to the reformatory, where he had served a year before, because the prisoners had few privileges and were worked beyond their strength. He begged to be sent to Joliet penitentiary.

BROOM COMBINE IS FORMING

Manufacturers Take Steps to Finance Merger at $5,000,000. New York dispatch: Arrangements have been made for financing the proposed combination of broom manufacturers, which, if formed, will have a capital of $5,000,000. The total capitalization of the companies engaged in manufacturing brooms in the United States is about $3,000,000, and their yearly output about 42,000,000 brooms. The manufacturers who have been asked to give options on their plants represent 75 per cent of the broom industry of the country.

Reduces Size of Army.

Washington dispatch: A general order to the army was issued announcing that by direction of the president the organization of enlisted strength of the army under the reorganization act of Feb. 2, 1901, shall be reduced to 56,989, the minimum authorized by law.

Electrical Inventor Dead.

New York dispatch: Prof. Sidney Howe Short, a widely known inventor of electrical appliances and one of the pioneers in the construction of electric railways, is dead in London from appendicitis. He was a native of Ohio.

Gen. Webb Resigns.

New York special: At a meeting of the board of trustees of the College of the City of New York the resignation of Gen. Alexander S. Webb, who has been president of the institution more than thirty years, was accepted.

IRISH MEMBERS ATTACK WYNDHAM

Protection by the Speaker Leads to Disorder in the House. REDMOND HEADS OPPOSITION Challenges Ruling of the Chair In Daclaring Motion Out of Order and Hla Comrades Cheer and Shout in Rlofr ous Approval. London cable: Another scene was caused by the Irish nationalists in the house of commons, on Identical lines with those which have almost daily marked the present session. The nar tionalists bombarded the chief secretary for Ireland, Wyndham, with all kinds of relevant and Irrelevant questions, and when the speaker barred the attack in this direction the nationalists moved an adjournment of the house in order to discuss some triviality which happened during ths last session. Challenge Bpeaker. When the speaker ruled the motion out of order great disorder followed. Nationalist after nationalist sprang to his feet and violently challenged the speaker's ruling. William Redmond was specially prominent, insisting In arguing with the speaker, to which he was egged on by frantic cheers and shouts from the nationalist benches. Finally Mr. Devlin obtained leave to move the adjournment of the house to discuss certain rioting in Belfast Oct 19.

The evening session of the honse developed recriminations between the Irish Roman Catholic members and Thomas Sloan, the new Protestant membir for South Belfast Wants to Discuss Rioting. In moving, the adjournment of the house to discuss the Belfast rioting, Mr. Devlin, while disclaiming any motive of religious bigotry, made an attack on the Irish executive for permitting disorderly Sunday meetings on the steps of the Belfast custom house, during the course of which he charged that “itinerant blasphemers insulted the Roman Catholic community and fomented infamous attacks at certain Protestants." Mr. Devlin said that the result of the Belfast elections however, had served to frighten the Irish supporters of the government Chides Catholics. Mr. Sloan, in his maiden speech before the house, replied that there had been more rowdyism in the house of commons than he had seen on the steps of the custom house. He said that none of the speakers at the latter place was ever Jailed for boycotting and intimidation, for the simple reason that they were all loyal subjects who did not believe in such conduct. Mr. Wyndham denied that there had been any rioting at Belfast Oct 19. William Redmond then rose to speak, but Premier Balfour moved the closure, which was arried by 188 to 121 \otes. Mr. Devlin's motion was defeated by 200 to 98. The house then resumed the discussion of the education bill.

DROPS DEAD WHEN WRIT IS READ

Summons to Testify Before Coroner’s Jury Has Fatal Effect. Crawfordsville, Ind., dispatch: Mrs. Richard Sanders of Linden, daughter of George D. Nichols who was instantly killed at his daughter’s house by falling into the cellar, dropped dead immediately alter an officer from this city had served a summons upon her to testify at the inquest. Immediately after the death of Nichols became known there were suspicions that he had met with foul play.. It was alleged that Nichols had considerable money upon his person when he left to visit his son-in-law and none was found upon the body.

WANTS MONEY SPENT ON GIRL

Rejected Suitor Seeks to Recover From Woman’s Husband. Elgin, 111., dispatch: George Gronberg of Chicago has placed In the hands of an attorney here a claim for $lO5, for money expended for the benefit of Miss Della Wahl, to whom he was engaged to be married a month ago. The young woman a few days before the time appointed for her marriage to Gronberg eloped with Theodore I. Swan. The attorney has presented the claim to the young woman’s husband and has an assurance of a settlement.

Lincoln Appointee Dies.

Sherman, Tex., special: Herman H. Abrams, for fifty years In active railroad service and who dispatched military trains out of Cairo, 111., during the civil war under direct appointment of President Lincoln, is dead. He had resided in Sherman for 20 years.

Standard Oil Buys Gas.

Pittsburg, Pa., special: The Stan dard Oil company has closed a deal with the owners of the Wheeling Natural Gas company by which the Standard will take control. The price paid Is said to have been $2,500,000.

Deny Engagement.

Oyster Bay, L. 1., special: At the residence of West Roosevelt, a cousin of the President the report that Mias Alice Roosevelt was engaged to Joun Qreenway, was denied in the most emphatic macne” i

FOREIGN MISSIONS GET LARGE SUMS

Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church Gives Freely, DELEGATES DONATE $140,000 Bishop Thoburn Announces Pledge* From Unknown Sources and Btarts the Contribution Ball Rolling Toward $400,000 Mark. That American Interest In foreign missions is not dead was strikingly shown at the session of the missionary convention of the Methodist Episcopal church held in the Gray’a armory, Cleveland, when the enormous sum of 5300,000 was raised for work iu foreign field. The raising of the record-breaking fund was accomplished amid a scene of unexampled enthusiasm and religious fervor. President Goucher of the Baltimore Woman’s College presided at the session, and a half dosen bishops of the Methodist church aided in the subscription-taking. Pledges SIOO,OOO. The subscriptions were called for at the end of addresses by S. Earl Taylor, field secretary of the Epworth League, New York City, and John R. Mott, leader of the student movement throughout the world. Both speakers had made earnest pleas for funds to further mission work. Dr. Goucher of the executive committee then sent subscription cards throughout the large audience. Immediately afterward Bishop Thoburn arose, and speaking from a choir, said that he was authorized to state that if the conference would subscribe $150,000 he had SIOO,OOO pledged by a gentleman, whose name he would not disclose.

Large Contributions. Thereupon the collectors began to receive the returns from the cards, and it was a fusillade of contributions that was heard from the recording secretary’s desk. Sums ranging from $5,000 (the gift of an unnamed woman in Boston) down to the small sums of money were heard for the greatest portion of two hours. Many of the contributions were in SI,OOO and SSOO groups and were from tne various conferences and districts of the Methodist Episcopal church. Personal contributions of SI,OOO were frequently gent to the desk. Wants $300,000. When the sum of $140,000 (exclusive of the voluntary anonymous offering of $100,000) had been subscribed, Bishop Thoburn then announced that he was authorized to state that if the conference raised $300,000 there was an additional $25,000 to be placed in the fund. Immediately there was a renewal of the contributions, and the fund was well on its way toward the $300,000 mark. The other work of the convention was devoted to addresses and t»iv n by the several leaders present In the various churches and church hniia throughout the city. Keeps Identity a Secret Bishop McCabe presided at the meeting in Epworth Memorial church, and that church subscribed $13,500 to the missionary fund. Bishop Thoburn was asked as to the Identity of the anonymous contributor of SIOO,OOO, and said that he was not at liberty to give the name, but would admit that the person was not a Clevelander. Forty-five states were represented among the delegates contributing.

USE DYNAMITE TO FIGHT FIRE

Buildings Blown Up at Mass City to Stop Conflagration. Houghton, Mich., dispatch: Fire which originated from the explosion of gasoline in a tailor shop destroyed the business section of Mass City. The flames spread so rapidly that the firemen and citizens were compelled to blow up several buildings with dynamite to prevent further spread of the conflagration. Little wind was blowing, else the loss might have been greater. The estimated loss Is $50,000. Looting was prevalent, but the police arreeted several thieves before they could get much of value.

ROBBERS PREY ON A JEWELER

Newark Man Gets More Than His Share of Visits from Burglars. Newark, N. J., dispatch: Jeweler George A. Scheller wants thieves and burglars to distribute their patronage more evenly. Some one smashed his plate-glass window and grabbed a handful of diamond brooches and pins valued at SSOO. He has been robbed fourteen times in fifteen years and not less than seven thieves are serving sentences in state prison for the robberies.

Democrats Fail to Qualify.

St Joseph, Mich., dispatch: The Democrats in the Ninth district have defaulted in certifying to their nominations, and as a consequence Congressman Rosewell P. Bishop, Republican, is without an opponenL

Cement Factory Employes Quit.

Ooßhen, Ind., dispatch: Nearly 100 •mployes of the Syracuse cement factory, one of the largest in the country, are on strike because the superintendent discharged their leader for forming a union.

OIL FOR FUEL ON SMALL BOATS

Petroleum Is Not Fit for Use on Larger Vessels, Owing to Smoke. STORAGE PRESENTS PROBLEM Quite as Difficult to Handle and No More Desirable Than Coal—Advises Installation of Liquid Burners on Torpedo Boats and Transports. George Melville, engineer in chief, in hiß report to the Secretary of the Navy devotes considerable attention to the question of liquid fuel for war vessels. Extensive experiments have been made during the year in driving ships with oil, and when the propositlon was first submitted it was hoped that a perfect substitute for coal had been found. Creates Smoke. The result of these experiments shows, however, that oil is no more desirable than coal. It is quite as expensive and difficult to handle. There is also the problem of smoke, a very serious point when a battleship desires to pass undetected. Engineer Melville believes that oil should be used successfully on the torpedo boats and auxiliary naval vessels that steam between regular ports. It might also prove very desirable for the army transports, but for battle ships and cruisers further experiments will be necessay before the naval officers feel justified in recommending the change from coal as fuel. The difficulty in storing oil on board ship, the fumes and the lack of appliances to secure the best results are points against liquid fuel for the larger ships. The bureau has no hesitation, however, in urging the installation of liquid fuel burners without delay upon at least one-third of the torpedo boats and destroyers. It is hoped that further experiments will produce improvements in the burners and present methods. Personnel Law. Mr. Melville says with the greatest frankness that the personnel act has proved to be a failure as it is administered, and he declares that one-half of the officers of the navy have yet to be convinced of the benefits of amalgamation. To use his own words in referring to the personnel act, “It was rather a revolution than progression in naval development when Congress enacted a law whereby every naval officer of the line had in the future to become a fighting engineer.” Still Admiral Melville thinks that if the law were administered with a desire to make it a success it would give the most efficient navy in the world. To that end he wants an engineering laboratory at Annapolis for experimentation and the education in engineering of young line officers. He also asks the establishment of a post-grad-uate course in engineering at the academy.

THE LATEST MARKET REPORTS

Wheat. New York—No. 2 red, 77%@77%c. Chicago—No. 2 red, 69%@70%c. St. Louis—No. 2 red, 68c. Kansas City—No. 2 hard, 69c. Duluth—No. 1 hard, 72%c. Milwaukee—No. 1 northern, 73 %@ 74c. Minneapolis—No. 1 northern, 70c. Corn. New York—No. 2, 68%c. Chicago—No. 2, 69%c. St. Louis—No. 2,68 c. Kansas City—No. 2 mixed, 56e. Peoria—No. 3, 68% c. Oats. New York—No. 2,34 c. Chicago—Standard, 32%c. St. Louis —No. 2, 32%c. Kansas City—No. 2 white, 33@34c. Milwaukee—Standard, 32@33%«, Peoria —No. 3 white, 31 %c. Cattle. Chicago—32.6o @8.66. Kansas City—3l @7.80. St. Louis —[email protected]. 8uffa10—[email protected]. Omaha—B2.9o @8.16. Hogs. Chicago—[email protected]. Kansas City—[email protected]. St Louis—36.66 @7.60. Buffalo—3s.6o@ 7.46. Omaha—36 @7.10. Sheep and Lambs. Chicago—32@6. Kansas City—3l.76 @5. St Louis—[email protected]. Omaha —32@5. Buffalo—3l.7s @6.40.

Naval Militia Elects Officers.

Quincy, 111., special: At an election held here to fill vacancies in the second ship’s crew of the Illinois naval militia, represented by Alton, Rock Island, Moline and Quincy, Alexander M. Simmons of Quincy was made lieutenant commander and Hugh E. King of Quincy navigator.

Seven Hurt in Collision.

De Soto, Mo., special: As th* result of a head-end freight collision on the Iron Mountain road, seven miles north of here, seven persons were injured. P. W. Strothman, engineer, was scalded, probably fatally.

Freight Sheds Burn.

Buffalo, N. Y., dispatch: Fire destroyed the freight sheds of the Union Steamboat company on Marine slip, near the foot of Michigan street. Th® total loss is estimated at 375,000. '

ST. JACOB’S OIL.

In eases where bronchitis has become chronic from want of proper treatment in the earlier stages, there Is nothing so good as Dr. August Koenig’s Hamburg Breast Tea, in conjunction with which is strongly advised the use of St. Jacobs Oil as an outward application along the front of the throat, from close up under the chin to well down to the top of the chest; the one remedy assists the other and as intended, they work in complete unison. The wonderful penetrating power of SL Jacobs Oil enables it to reach the adhesion of foreign matter, which lines the bronchial tubes and which makes breathing more and more difficult. As these adhesions become inflamed and enlarged SL Jacobs Oil causes such adhesions to break away, making expectoration easier and more free. Dr. August Koenig’s Hamburg Breast Tea, drank slowly and very hot, soothes and heals the parts, is comforting and quieting, stops the cough and relieves the breathing. This manner of treatment (and there is no other two remedies that will work together so successfully) reache, the difficulty from the outside and the inside at the same time. SL Jacobs Oil reaches the roots of the adhesion and aßsißts Dr. August Koenig’s Hamburg Breast Tea in clearing them; then both remedies act in unison in healing and curing. The above remarks apply with equal force in cases of asthma, croup, whooping cough, enlarged tonsils and all bronchial affections. Every family should have SL Jacob’s Oil and Dr. August Koenig’s Hamburg Breast Tea always in the house in order that they may be promptly used in the first stages. Often the maladies develop with wonderful rapidity and complications take place with equal suddenness.

She Carried Thirty-Two Hats.

A lady traveling by the Ostend express train de luxe arrived recently at the customs station at Passau and attracted the special attention of the customs officer by the enormous number of her trunks and boxeß. She' is a Viennese dame, living in London. The official had passed almost everything when he perceived a long box, and asked what was in it “Only hats, but nothing liable to duty!” “Whatl only hats?" said the officer, astounded that so large a case could be used for nothing but headgear. “Yes, there are thirty-two of them!” The official was still more astounded. “Thirty-two hats! That is incredible. 1 must see for myself; please open the case.” The lady became excited and retorted: “Do you think I can get along with only two hats? Why, I have twelve more at home!” The box had to be opened, all the same; and, 10, and behold! It turned out to be quite true. There were actually thirty-two hats of different kinds, which the elegant and pretty passenger was taking with her for use on her journey. The officer bowed, and asked pardon for the trouble he had caused her.—London Daily Telegraph.

Helped Everybody.

Gainesville, Tex., Oct. 27th.—Mrs. L. E. Burton, formerly of Eureka, Kansas, has been at 507 Gladstone street, this city, for some time. While here Mrs. Burton has been the means of doing much good by introducing to her sick friends a remedy which it seems is very popular in Kansas, but which has not been very much heard of in this neighborhood. It is called Dodd’s Kidney Pills and in every case where it has been used it has produced wonderful results. Mrs. Burton has good reason to speak well of Dodd’s Kidney Pills, for they have done much for her and her -family. She says: “I must tell everybody what Dodd’s Kidney Pills have done for me and for as many of my friends as have used them. “I had a very bad case of kidney trouble for which I had been doctor* ing for a long time without benefit. I saw Dodd’s Kidney Pills recommended. I tried them and was completely cured. My mother and my brother were ill and they took them and were soon well again. “Dodd’s Kidney Pills have done much for us.”

Kept Silly Vow Long.

Mama Smith, the oldest citizen of Saco, Me., died the other night, aged 95 years. His first ballot was cast for Fremont, the first republican nominee for president. At that time Mr. Smith had never shaved. He made a wager that he would never be shaved until Fremont was elected. He lived up to that agreement, a razor never touching his face.

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury, As meroury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is tenfold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 750 per bottle Hall’s Family Pills are the best.

Few Women Strikers.

Ninety per cent of the strikers in American industries in the years 18811900 were men.

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