Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1902 — Page 4

THE JOURNAL. LESLIE CLARK. Ed. and Pub. BBNBBBLABB, - HTDIAITA.

THE NEWS IN BRIEF

Fire in Henderson, Ky., destroyed Lambert & Son’s grocery and Pierson’s dry goods store. Loss, $50,000; insurance, $35,000. Mrs. Hattie L. Whitten of Dexter, Me., under arrest charged with murdering her 9-year-old girl, committed suicide by hanging in her cell. Family troubles are supposed to have caused Mrs. Ellen Mayberry, near McLeansboro, 111., to end her life by hanging. James B. Markoe, a banker and society man of Philadelphia, was killed in a runaway accident in that city, and three men who tried to stop the horses were seriously injured. Fire damaged the county workhouse at Wilmington, Del., $200,000. One prisoner escaped and several others made a desperate fight before the guards and police succeeded in transferring them to a place of safety. August Oist, a traveler bound from Chicago to New York, who served on the ship Monocacy during the Span-ish-American war, was found in the railroad station at Rochester, N. Y., the head severed from the body by a train. The “Golden Gate Limited” on the Rock Island road ran into a freight engine at Herington, Kan., derailing the passenger engine and six coaches. Engineer Grogan was fatally injured and Fireman McCarthy had his collar bone broken. J. E. Blackburn, state dairy food commissioner of Columbus, 0., will locate a truck and fruit colony of Ohio farmers on a 5,000-acre tract he has purchased at Theodore, Mobile county, Ala. Several people barely escaped from the Central houpe at Calumet, Mich., which was gutted by fire. Forty guests were sleeping in the building and were awakened with difficulty. The loss is SIO,OOO. Mrs. Kate Vance, a colored woman of Newton, Kan., died, aged 123 years. Mrs. Vance had a daughter 90 years oi age and her husband died at the age of 105. She remembered with distinctness Jefferson’s administration and the war of 1812. Isaac Van Brimer died at his home •near Gray Creek, Colo., aged “108 years. He was a veteran of the Mexican war, and scouted with Kit Carson. Mrs. Sarah J. McKinstry, an early settler, died at Delavan, Wis., aged 78. She had lived at Delavan for over fifty years. Adolf Von Menzel, the noted painter, has finished a painting at Berlin of “Frederick the Great in the Year 1778,” the year in which Frederick recognized American independence. The painting is inscribed, “Dedicated to Free America.” Mrs. Elizabeth Stansbury, aged 75 years, died at Bloomington, 111. She was a wealthy pioneer resident of central Illinois and became noted through her generosity to religious institutions. She gave SIB,OOO to the Milliken University of Decatur, and many other Illinois institutions were' remembered.

Charles E. Conrad died at Kallspell, Mont., from tuberculosis. He was president of the Conrad National bank and the Kalispell Town Site company. He was born in Virginia in 1850, and settled in Montana thirtyfour years ago. Richard A. Townsend, a well-known society leader, died at Washington, the result of injuries caused by falling from a horse. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Mary Scott Townsend. Five-inch Harveyized casemate plate's for the armored cruiser Colorado were tested at Indian Head and pronounced satisfactory, alleged election frauds in that city. The Commercial Cable Company has filed with the department of justice a written acceptance of the terms and conditions on which the president has consented and it may construct a cable between the United States and the Philippines and China. James E. Hyde, president of the Federation of the Alliance Francaise in the United States, has been elected an honorary member of the board of trustees of the Alliance Francaise of Chicago, working in co-operation with Chicago university. Charles V. Herdliska, United States consul at Callao, Peru, has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted. Mr. Herdliska is unwilling to expose his family to the climatic change Involved in taking them from Ohio to Peru. Tfc# toterstate commerce commission la in session at Charlotte, N. C., to hear complaints against the Southern and Seaboard Air Line railway companies. The Peoria and Pekin (Ill.) Terminal Railway has granted the demands of Its employes for a 10 per cent increase in wages. Judge Carpenter in the criminal division of the district court at Denver, Col., called a grand jury to investigate The North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm, from New York Nov. 18, which arrived at Plymouth, England, reports that a blade of its port propeller broke Nov. 20, causing her to proceed at reduced speed ana to arrive late in port

MESSAGE READ TO CONGRESS

President Roosevelt Makes Recommendations of Importance, PROBLEMS TO BE TAKEN UP Great Part of the Document la Devoted to Trusts and the Tariff— Work of the Short Session Is Now Under Way—Probable Legislation.

President Roosevelt’s message to Congress, read in the House and Senate, is not • a long document. In his usual terse manner the president deals with the subjects which he thinks should occupy the attention of the lawmaking body. Following is a comprehensive synopsis of the message: Trusts to Be Regulated. The president holds that capital admittedly has the right to combinfe for its own protection and for development along industrial lines, but asserts that when these organization form associations of such strength as to stifle competition it is the duty of the lawmaking power to remedy such an evil condition. The message says: “That such organizations exist, and that they are a menace to our institutions, is well known. It is the duty of Congress to enact legislation which will remedy the evil, without interfering with the right of capital to organize along industrial lines and for its own protection.” In this connection the message goes on to show that in many instances the so-called trusts have proved of great benefit to the country in stimulating production and creating new markets for their output. Some check upon the rapacity of the gigantic corporations, however, is declared to be urgently needed. Without making definite recommendations as to what form the necessary legislation should take, the president adverts to the proceedings brought by the department of Justice in the Beef trust case and the merger of the Northern Securities, as witnessing the official recognition of the government of the violation of existing laws in these two cases, and he urges that any defects which may be apparent in the existing law should be eradicated. Especially the president insists that power must be given the department of justice to accomplish the real reforms the lawmakers Intended when the existing legislation regulating the trusts was enacted. In his message of last year President Roosevelt advocated publicity as the most effective check which could be put on the trusts, and this he repeats. He says: “Publicity is the only sure remedy which we can invoke. What further remedies are needed in the way of governmental regulation, or taxation, can only be determined after publicity has been obtained by process of law, and in the course of administration. The first requisite is knowledge, full and complete—knowledge which may be made public to the world." Revision of the Tariff. On the subject of the tariff the president declares himself in favor of a revisionary legislation that, while not attacking the foundation upon which the policy of tariff for protection is built, will remodel it to meet new conditions and eradicate such evils as have arisen through the imposition of the present tariff. He urges that the Sherman act be amended so as to extend the power and authority of the government over trusts. He also recommends that a tariff commission, to be composed of experts or a joint committee of Congress, be created to Investigate the operations of the Dlngley tariff act for the purpose of determining if any of the existing schedules can be reduced or eliminated. These recommendations comprehend the policies of the administration, and, in a measure, the polices of the Republican party. No Extra Session. There Is no reference in the message to the calling of an extra session of Congress to deal with the tariff question. Our Foreign Relations.

The foreign relations of the country are reviewed In an informal manner. No international question Is pending in which tne United States is vitally interested The action which Great Britain and Germany threaten to take In Venezuela, however ,1s made the occasion for a reiteration of this administration’s well-known policy on coercion of the South American governments. The adherence of the United States to the Monroe doctrine is emphatically reiterated, presumably for the benefit of European nations. Reciprocity With Cuba. On the Question of Cuban reciprocity the message shows that the president stands precisely where his predecessor stood. He urges the largest possible measurement of trade reciprocity, paying particular attention to the implied pledges of this government tcf see to It that Cuba was put upon her feet in a business as well as a political way, and not until that has been done through a measure of reciprocity which he contends is In line with the Republican policy, will the duty of this government toward Cuba have been done. Immigration Question. The message calls the attention of Congress to the unusually large immigration to this country during the last fiscal year, and the great proportion of undesirable immigrants that have sought and, in some cases, secured entrance’ In this connection the president strongly recommends corrective legislation along the lines laid down by the present administration of the Immigration office It is the general opinion of those usually well informed that the present session of Congress will surely deal with this question. The message says: "Our labor must be protected so far as it is possible from the presence in this country of any laborers brought over by contract, or of those who, coming freely, yet represent a standard of living so depressed that they can undersell our men in the labor and drag them to a lower level." The president declares that our present immigration laws are unsatisfactory

Proposed Tunnel Through Alps.

It is proposed to cut a railway tunnel through the mountains known as the Faucille, in the Jura Alps, and so shorten the journey between Paris and Switzerland by two and a half hours.

Austrian Workmen Coming.

The most prominent. Austrian trade union, the Gewerbe verein, of Lowe, Austria, has decided to send a deputation to the United States in 1904 to visit the St. Louis exposition.

He advocates a more thorough system of examination at our immigration ports. Civil Bervice. The strengthening of the civil service is referred to briefly by the president, but with cordial approval. He says: 'The merit system of making appointments is in its essence as democratic and American as the common schools system itself. It simply means that in clerical and other positions where the duties are entirely tjon-politlcal, all applicants should have a fair field and no favor, each standing on his merits as he is able to show them by practical test.” Our Interests in the East. The Interests of the United States In the Orient are shown by the message to be thoroughly safeguarded, and the recent signing of the contract with the Pacific Cable Company is referred to by the president as another step toward their advancement. As to Canal Question. The president puts upon Congress the responsibility of acting on the canal question. He reports in the message that the negotiations with Colombia have not been carried to a satisfactory conclusion, and recites the provisions of the Spooner act, which, though not mandatory, suggest to the president the propriety of leaving to Congress the next step to be taken in the matter. As to the need for the construction of such a canal, however, the message is emphatic. It says: “It is a work which it is for the interest of the entire country to begin and complete as soon as possible; it is one of those great works which only a great nation can undertake with prospects of success, and which when done are not only permanent assets in the nation’s material interests, but standing monuments to its constructive ability.” Gold Standard for Philippines. The president congratulates Congress upon the virtual ending of the insurrection in the Philippines and highly eulogizes the work of the officers and men of the United States army who have so faithfully and well done their duty in the islands. In this connection the message says of the Filipinos. “Our earnest effort is to help these people upward along the stony and difficult path that leads to self-government. We hope to make our administration of the islands honorable to our nation by making it of the highest benefit to the Filipinos themselves; and as an earnest of what we intend to do, we point to what we have done. Already a greater measure of material prosperity and of governmental iL on ?i? ty et « c ie nc y has been attained in the Philippines than ever before in their history.” The president recommends the applicacation of the gold standard to the Philippines. The Navy. Some dissatisfaction is expressed with the size and efficiency of the navy, and the need for a strong sea force emphafj*ed - , Th e president insists that it is the duty of Congress to continue the W^*T? C . °f up-building, and to provide the additional force asked for by Secretary Moody. He points out the impossibility of improving a navy after war breaks says: ‘‘Three thousand additional seamen and one thousand additional marines should be provided; and an increase in the officers should be provided by making a large addition to the classes at Annapolis.” It is the belief of well-informed members of both houses that the only legisa*.oa °V‘ Bide of the appropriations which will get through will be the usual gF ! private bills, the bill for the establishment of a department of comn^ rCe L,^ nd labor - Perhaps the ship subsidy bill, which already has passed the senate; the omnibus statehood bill admitting the territories of Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico that is now pending before the senate committee on errltories and a few other measures.

He “Supported” Kemble.

The mortality among actors who “formerly acted with Forrest, Booth and Jefferson” continues to be great. Almost every recent theatrical obituary makes plaintive allusion to the illustrious fact that the deceased once “supported” either one or the other or all of those renowned performers. There is a weather-beaten anecdote about the rural actor who strove to recall himself to the remembrance of Kemble—or perhaps it was of Cooke by claiming to have acted with him. “When we played Richard, sir,” he said, “I did the crowing; I was the ‘early village cock.’ ’’—New York Tribune.

Hebrew Woman on Throne.

The Princess of Monaco is unique in that she is the first Hebrew to sit on a European throne. She was a Miss Heine, and was first married to the Duke of Richelieu. IJer present husband has also been twice and his first wife was Lady Mary Hamilton. When the cares of state do not demand his presence in the principality Prince Albert is generally on his yacht, which has been specially constructed for the purpose of the study of marine biology.

Her Mother’s Friend.

A fond mother impressed upon her infant daughter that when she was naughty it was Satan who made her so. On a subsequent occasion there was an extra disturbance in the nursery, with much/stamping of tiny feet and derangement of the furniture. “Elsie,” cried her mother, entering the room, “what does this mean?” And a small voice replied, “Oh, I s’pose it’s your old friend Satan again.”

Lost Nugget.

It would not be very surprising if during the twentieth century some way should be devised to recover a monster gold nugget that lies at the bottom of the Atlantic. It was shipped from Santo Domingo to the king of Spain 400 years ago as a tangible proof of the value of Columbus’s discovery, but was lost in a storm together with 30,000 ounces of smaller golden specimens.

Would Get His Money Back.

Biggs—l understand that you lost money on that chicken-raising experiment of yours. Boggs—Yes, I did; but I expect to get it all back again. I’m writing a book on how to raise chickens.—Judge.

Argentina’s Opportunities.

. Only one-sixtieth of Argentina’s rich corn-land is cultivated, and she could easily increase her wheat crop to twenty-four times its present pfo. portions.

UNITE IN CLAIMS ON VENEZUELA

Germany and Britain to Act Jointly In Dealing With the Republic. MONROE DOCTRINE IS SAFE Powers Take Precautions Not to Do Anything That Will Call for Interference In the Matter From tho United States Government. Berlin cable: Germany and Great Britain have determined to take joint action to collect their claims agaihst Venezuela. The two powers are in correspondence over the form of this action. No time can be named when they will act, because the respective foreign officers have not agreed on the details. It is understood that only slight differences exist regarding the course to be followed. It Is confirmed here that the United States Is fully informed on the subject of the negotiations, and knows that what Is meditated will not infringe on the Monroe doctrine. May Cause Conflict. London cable: Diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Venezuela have not been severed up to the present, though the foreign office would not be surprised if it were compelled to take a’ decisive step at any moment. Thus far Venezuela shows no signs of granting the reparation demanded, and the question of the sGizure of the Venezuelan customs has been discussed between Berlin and London as one of the various possible methods of obtaining satisfaction. No decision, however, has been reached regarding the course which shall be finally adopted.

LAST QUARREL WITH HER LOVER

Pretty Girl at Marion, Ind., Takes Poison and Dies. Marion, Ind., special: “Dress me in black and place Will’s photograph in my left hand when you bury me,” said Hattie Larkin, the pretty 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Larkin, after she had taken twenty grains of morphine. Miss Larkin and W illiam Gallapo, a young business man, were lovers, but quarreled because Miss Larkin went to a . social function with another young man. Miss Larkin called at Gallapo’s place of business and told him she would like to talk to him, but he refused. She went home and took the poison. She then called a friend and told her what she had done and made arrangements for her funeral.

LOSES GIFT OF KING LEOPOLD

Present From Belgium’s Monarch Is Dropped in Gotham Street Car. New York special: A ring which once belonged to Cleo de Merode, which she says she received as a gift from King Leopold of Belgium, has been lost in a Broadway car and the sympatnetic public 19 asked to help to recover it. The circlet contains a ruby-eyed serpent trying to swallow a diamond. Cleo, piqued at the cessation of the King’s affections, presented the ring to her teacher, William S. Remenyi, and he lost it.

THE LATEST MARKET REPORTS

Wheat. New York—No. 2 red, 78%c. Chicago—No. 2 red, 75%@77%c. St. Louis—No. 2 red, 68%c. Kansas City—No. 2 hard, 67% @ 68%c. Duluth—No. 1 hard, 76c. Milwaukee—No. 1 northern, 77c. Minneapolis—No. 1 northern, 74% @ 75c. N Corn. New York—No. 2, 65%c. Chicago—No. 2, 67% @ 58c. St. Louis —No. 2,47 c. Kansas City—No. 2 mixed, 45% @ 46c. Peoria—No. 3, 64%c. Oats. New York—No. 2, 35%c. Chicago—Standard, 33%@36c. SL Louis—No. 2,31 c. Kansas City—No. 2 white, 33c. Milwaukee—Standard, 82%@33c. Cattle. Chicago—3l.2s @ 6.80. Kansas City—[email protected]. St. L0ui5—[email protected]. Buffalo—ss.3o @ 7.90. 0maha—[email protected]. Hogs. Chicago—Bs.oo @6.57%. Kansas City—36.7s @6.80. St. Louis—[email protected] Buffalo—3s.ooo @ 6.56. Omaha-*[email protected]%. Sheep and Lambs. Chicago— s2.oo @ 5.40. Kansas City— sl. 9b @6.20. > St. Louis— [email protected]. 8uffa10—[email protected]. 0maha—[email protected].

Natural Gas in Missouri.

Carthage, Mo., dispatch; A strong flow of natural gas was struck near Jasper at a depth of 173 feet, forty feet of jack ore intervening. After striking the gas the drill went down thirty feet before meeting resistance.

Prince in Runaway.

San Francisco special: The crown prince of Siam had an exciting ride along the sea drive. His horse bolted, but the prince kept his saddle. A park policeman stopped the runaway,

WONDERFUL WORK.

Cass No. 18,977.—David M. Bye, P. O. Address, Box 297, Midland, Mich., says: “Three months I was almost incapacitated from labor; could not sleep at night; had to walk the floor, owing to terrible pain in the hips, in the small of the back, in my instep and ankle of the right leg. I was treated for sciatic rheumatism in the hospital, but received no benefit. One month ago I returned home and was given a box of Doan’s Kidney Pills. To-day residents of this city can bear witness to the fact that 1 am able to work, and can also walk to my work without the aid of a walking-stick or crutch. In speaking of the Immediate effect of Doan’s Kidney Pills, I did not find them to deaden the pain, but quickly and surely to eradicate the cause of it I am of the opinion that Doan’s Kidney Pills are the best remedy for kidney ailments that can be procured. I was especially careful in my diet, In order to give the treatment fair play. In conclusion, I shall be pleased, at any time, to answer «ny inquiries regarding my case, from anyone desirous of obtaining it.” A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Bye will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. New Chair for University. E. W. and Clarence H. Clark, two physicians of Philadelphia, have given SIOO,OOO to the University of Pennsylvania for the purpose of founding a chair In Assyriology in that institution. For many years the donors have been interested In the work of Dr. H. V. Hilprecht In the far east and It was Dr. Hilprecht’s success that prompted them to found the chair in Assyriology.

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A Certain Hit.

A New York girl, while trying to do a fancy step In a cake walk recently, dislocated her shoulder. If she would only take that step into vaudeville there is no room for doubting that she would make a hit.

In Winter Use Allen’s Foot-Ease.

A powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable, nervous and often cold and damp. If you have sweating, sore feet or tight shoes, try Allen’s Foot-Ease. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents. Sample sent free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.

Gives Wives Protection.

Three men who used offensive language to their wives in their own houses in contravention of the county by-laws have each been fined ten shillings at Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England.

INSIST ON GETTING IT.

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The World’s Telegraph Wires.

There are now 3,800,00 miles of tele-graph-wire in use in the world, along which there travel yearly 400,000,000 messages.

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THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR

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