Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1902 — Indiana News Items [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Indiana News Items

State Happeningw Succinctly Totd by Our Special Correapondenta.

PLENTY OF WORK FOR MINERS Fifteen Thousand Men Could Find Employment in Indiana. The prospects for the Indiana mining industnr were never better than at present. The only hindrance to steadily increasing output and employment of labor is the inability of the railroad companies to handle the traffic. Although most of the mines are not operated more than half time with the 12,000 miners in the state, there is a demand at many mines for more miners. Said Secretary Kennedy of the Indiana organization: “I believe that if the railroads could do their part, 15,000 miners could find steady employment in the state this winter. The latest reports showed 12,000 miners in Indiana; it is the first year that more than 10,000 were employed. We hear on all sides of the demand for miners. I received a letter from a Mine Workers’ official in Michigan asking where he could get some good men. At Bruillet’s Creek, north of Terre Haute, 150 men are wanted. I do not understand what the operators mean unless it is that they want to have a force on hand in the event the railroads arrange to carry the full output to market." Judge Has Fast Ride. Supreme Court Judge Alexander Dowling had a wild ride through the streets of New Albany behind a runaway horse. , The horse took fright in Fairview cemetery and ran half a mile before Judge Dowling was able to stop it by running it into a building. Ha guided the horse around several corners and barely missed passing vehicles. The carriage was broken In the collision with the building. Judge Dowling escaped injury, but feels the effects of the strain in endeavoring to control the horse.

Bmallpox at Terre Haute. A vaccination order has been posted by the Terre Haute Board of Health in several of the larger industries. It directs that the employes of all factories be vaccinated. There are thirty cases of smallpox and the board fears that if people are not vaccinated the disease will spread, which might result ia the entire city being quarantined. Big Suit Over Gas. The Indiana Lead Glass Company has sued the Matthews Land Company for $50,000, alleging that the land company Is responsible for its going into the hands of a receiver by failure to supply the glass company with sufficient gas. Shovel Handle Factory. J. W. Maxin and J. A. Greenstreet, both of Newcastle visited Richmond to look after the details of a new shovel handle factory, which is to be constructed within the next two months. Hanging to an Apple Tree. George Parsons, a farmer northwest of Converse, was discovered by a member of his family hanging to an apple tree. Domestic troubles were the cause of his suicide. Stricken With Paralysis. William G. Young, confidential clerk to Bank Examiner J. M. Mclntosh, was stricken with paralysis of the brain at Connorsville and his recovery is doubtful. Robbers Are Busy. Robbers are operating in Muncie and the small towns near there. Sevevral houses at Gaston have been entered. There is'no clew. Death-Dealing Gasoline. Mrs. Mary Sloemer, wife of Councilman William Sloemer of New Albany, died from effects of burns caused by a gasoline stove explosion. Huffman Improves. W. W. Huffman of Anderson, secretary of the last Indiana Senate, is able to sit up, after an illness of three months of brain fever.

Elks to Build Opera House. The Huntington lodge of Elks Is considering the building of a ground-floor opera house. The building will be three stories high. After Special Charter. The Muncie Commercial Club is behind a project to obtain a special charter for Muncie from the next legislature. Fall Breaks Neck. George D. Nicholas, a wealthy farmer, fell down the cellar stairs at the home of his daughter and broke his neck. Dies at 97. Henry Cook, age 97, is dead at his home in Centerville. He came to Indiana from Virginia in 1818. To Buy Coal Lands. Business men of Anderson, Muncie and Alexandria will organize a stock company with $250,000 capital, to buy 3,000 acres of coal lands in Sullivan and Green counties. Committeemen from each city have been named to carry out the plans of organization. Chimney Btrike Is Bettled. \ The strike in the five plants of the Macbeth-Evans lamp chimney factory has been settled. The 800 employes of the Martin plant will go back to work at once.

LOAN ASSOCIATIONS DECREASE Few Societies Show Increase in Other Directions. The annual statement of building and loan associations in Indiana shows a total of 392 associations against 403 of last year. There has been a gain in assets of $725,739. Loans have increased $1,100,748; dues and dividends, $84,805; paid up and prepaid stock, $116,632, and deposits, $461,523. There has been a decrease of $256,198 in the value of the real estate held, .and In undivided profits and contingent funds, $25,122. The number of Investing members decreased 7,176. ARMY NURBE 18 TRUE HEROINE Risks Life to Aattend Soldiers Afflicted With Smallpox. Miss Alice Kemmer, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. B. E. Kemmer, near Sweetser, is one of the army nurses to receive official recognition by the United States government While employed in the Philippines she received a leave of absence. Just as she was

about to start for home she voluntarily relinquished her leave to nurse two smallpox patients. She had never had the disease, but she did not falter. For one month in intensely hot weather she attended her patients night and day and saved their lives. For a number of years she was a nurse at the Soldiers’ Home in Marion. Miss Kemmer, with a younger sister, is now at Washington, where she will spend the winter.

Recover Stolen Horses. Two horses stolen from farmers near Wabash have been recovered. They were driven to Elwood and traded for other animals belonging to James Mills and Charles Davis. Fatal Explosion. Casper Krantz, aged forty, a boiler worker for the Pennsylvania road, was working under the engine at Fort Wayne, when an explosion occurred, severely scalding him. Had No Charms. After spending one day at the county infirmary at Warsaw Mrs. Mary Williams killed herself. She did not want to stay there the rest of her life. Newcastle Savings Bank. The Newcastle Savings and Trust company will begin business about November 15. R. H. McGuire is cashier and Martin L. Koons assistant cashier. Hunting Accident. While hunting near Bippus, Ben Hawenstine was walking behind Ed Heller, when Heller’s gun was discharged, killing Hawenstine. Paid Firemen. The Huntington city council has decided to place the city fire department on the paid basis, and take it out of politics after November 1. Hog Attacks Man. Henry Shirk, 75 years old, south of Dunkirk, was attacked by a vicious hog, but escaped from the animal after a desperate fight.

Thinks Well of Son. A carload of wood has been shipped by T. C. Baren of Richmond to his son at Buffalo, where, the son says, there is a fuel famine. Horsewhipper Pays Fine. Miss Virginia Dewey of New Richmond, paid a fine of $10.35 for horsewhipping J. W. Hollin, postmaster at her town. Oversight. Thieves raided the hen rooßt of Ephraim Young at Colfax and stole 150 chickens, leaving but one fowl in the coop. Electrolysis. For the sixth time in eighteen months a water pipe running under the Union Traction Company's tracks at Alexandria has been replaced, owing to electrolysis having cut holes in the pipe. The city insists on the company paying for the damage. Grief Brings Apoplexy. As a result of brooding over a light, in which he struck James Peele with an ax handle- John Claig of Russiaville suffered an attack of apoplexy, from which he died.

KING CORN KNOCKB OUT FARMER Wrenches Shoulders and Bprains Wrists While at Work. Milton Duncon, farmer, of Richland township, is about helpless because of the corn crop he undertook to harvest on his farm. Both of his arms are In slings and his hands are bandaged. The corn was so heavy and difficult to handle that Duncan wrenched both shoulders and sprained both wrists while at work In the field, according .to the opinion of two physicians. -Farmer Duncan suffered much pain after gathering several loads of corn, and finally had to go to town to get relief for the pains in his shoulders, hands and wrists. It was then found that the big, long ears of corn that hung to the stalk 3 had crippled the man who undertook to take the copi from the field. Farmer Duncan reported other cases similar to his In Richland township, but none was so severe. WILL ALL QUIT COLLEGE NOW Terre Haute Police Give Notice That Boyish Pranks Don’t Go. The Terre Haute police authorities have made it plain to the students of Rose Polytechnic Institute that rowdyism will no longer be looked on as “college boy pranks." Harry Eastwood, a freshman, of Louisville, was tried in Police court on the charge of disorderly conduct during the street carnival. He “talked back” to Police Judge Rawley, who said the freshman’s insolence would not be tolerated. The judge sent the freshman back to school with word to other students that hereafter the full force of the law will be imposed on them. The police superintendent has issued orders that students are hereafter to be treated as any other law violators. Return to School. Superintendent of Schools R. A. Ogg and the Kokomo city council, as a health board, are engaged in a controversy, which may be taken to the courts for settlement. In violation of the order of the council, Superintendent Ogg has admitted to the city schools about 250 children who have not been vaccinated. He says the smallpox epidemic is at an end, and that the children should be allowed to attend school. Members of the school board said that Mr. Ogg took the action witnout their consent. Sues Wife’s Father. Suit for $20,000 has been brought In the Jasper circuit court by John McLaughlin against W. S. Russell, one of the county’s wealthiest farmers. McLaughlin and Russell’s daughter were married a year ago, and the girl’s father has since kept her at home and is charged with alienating her affections from her husband. The marriage was a secret and the suit was the first intimation of their marriage.

Offers Bonuses. What will be known as the Brazil Land and Improvement Company is being organized among the members of the Retail Merchants’ Association of Brazil, the purpose being to raise a large emergency fund to be used in securing desirable factories in search of a location. Another Hartman. W. H. Hartman of Indianapolis was elected president of the Nineteenth Indiana Regiment at the reunion at Muncie, instead of Pohn Hartman, who belongs to another regiment Takes Turpentine. A. G. Pence, a farmer, north of Huntington, took an overdose of turpentine for pains in the stomach and for a while his condition was alarming. He was partially paralyzed. Not Used to Work. John Wade, a tramp, claiming Indfanapolis as his home, is in Jail at Washington, charged with attacking Mrs. Adelie Hiatt, who wanted him to work for a cup of coffee. Women Rob Brewery Agent Isaac Roehm, a brewery agent at Warren, was robbed of S6OO In a Marion resort. Two women were arrested and a portion of the money was recovered. Bank for Fairmount Moore & Moore of Pendleton are promoters of a new bank which will be incorporated in Fairmount. A number of Fairmount people are stockholders. Raises Gas Rates. The Kokomo Gas Company has raised its rates from $2 to $2.60 a stove. It has a special contract and the privilege of fixing the price on gas. Shoots Committeeman. At Terre Haute John Quinn fatally shot Alex Allen at Grant Allen had accused Quinn of being unfair as a committeeman of the local labor union in alloting work, and had raised a shot gun to shoot Quinn, when the latter shot in self-defense. Tombstone Kills Child. At Sullivan a tombstone fen from its foundation during the burial of Enoch Thompson, striking the four-year-old daughter of Willis Pittman, crushing her skull.

Currents Flow Slowly. Tke average rate at which riven does not exceed one and one•wrtli miles an hour. Even a torrent dose not exceed eighteen to twenty miles an hoar. “A doMln time mtmUtw” Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Byrop; nature's remedy for TOugha, oolds, pulmonary diseases of every It Is easier for the landlord to raise the rent than It Is for the tenant.

An indiscreet good action to Httte better than a discreet Mischief.— Bishop Hall. lowa Forma *4 Per Aere Cash, hsiaoosH crop UU paid. MULHAUh Siam City, la. Some people would rather talk about hard Umes than go to work. Don’t forgot to have Mrs. Austin's Pancakes (or breakfast. Your grocer can supply you. Bad habits grow with much leas cultivation than good ones.

MISS ALICE KEMMER.