Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1903 — Page 2

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

NEWS OF THE WORLD

Industrial, Political, Domestic and Foreign Happenings ol Minor Importance Told in Paragraphs. Peter Farrell of New Orleans, a prominent Democratic politician, was shot and killed by his son Edward. It is said Farrell tried to kill two of his sons for misbehavior. Trainmen and conductors of the Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha road have been granted increase in wages, on some runs amounting to 25 per cent Strict schedule regulations were secured. Attorney Edward Knight of Lorimer, la., was shot and killed by a man named Wilson as a result of a quarrel. Republican primaries in McLean county, Illinois, resulted in victory for Judge C. D. Myers who, it is claimed will be renominated for the bench. Mrs. James Garret and her 12-year-old daughter Patsy were indicted at Whitesburg, Ky., on charge of scalding to death Jason L. Craft for purposes of robbery. Dr. Gonzale Cordoba has been appointed secretary of the interior of Ecuador and the cabinet is now complete.

The chamber of deputies at Rome passed a bill providing for the construction of a wireless telegraph station to communicate with the stations now existing and the others contemplated. In the course of the debate there was considerable eulogy for Senor Marconi. Sheriff Dreger has left Manchester, N. H., for his home in Minneapolis, Minn., after a visit to ex-Mayor Ames at Hancock, and expressed the opinion that Ames was a very sick man and fast losing ground. He will return to New Hampshire March 5 for his prisoner. Mrs. John G. Schmidt was found frozen to death at her home, five miles from Jefferson. Wis. A falling scaffold at the soldiers’ orphans’ home at Davenport, la., resulted in the death of John C. Davies and the injury of four other workmen. Cleveland, 0., people are preparing a petition with 25,000 signatures asking King Edward to pardon Mrs. Florence Maybrick from life imprisonment in England.

While trying to put on a small belt for the packer which he was working in the feed-drying plant of E. P. Mueller at Milwaukee, Wis., August Neumann was caught by a larger belt and flung through a hole in the door with such violence that he died two hours later. The transport Kilpatrick will sail from San Francisco Feb. 28 for Samar with the Fourteenth Infantry regiment. The men are to take the place of the First infantry. The Logan is to sail Feb. 28 and will carry the First squadron of the Thirteenth cavalry, 100 marines and a large number of ealoon passengers. The Sheridan, next tq arrive from the Philippines, Will be due March 3. The executive committee of the Illinois State Press association, meeting at Springfield, decided to hold the annual meeting of the association at Cairo May 12-14.

M. Henry, who claims to travel for Johnson & Tomek of Chicago, was arrested at Sioux City, lowa, on charge of stealing diamonds from a local jewelry store. Several rings have been recovered, some on his person. One worth |lB5 is still missing. W. E. Crowder & Co. of Laurens, lowa, have purchased the imported Percheron stallion Orangiste for $5,500. This is the highest price ever paid by an American for a draft stalliam. Orangiste won first prize at the International live stock exposition at Chicago in December and was the undefeated champion of France before he was imported. David James of Muskegon, aged 76, has been found guilty of murder tn the second degree for killing his son because of jealously of the latter’s attentions to his housekeeper. Santa Fe officials at Topeka reported little chance of a settlement of the wage controversy with the conductors and trainmen, each side holding out for a difference in concession of 5 per cent. The Hamburg-American Company is organizing a new coasting service for China. The steamers will ply between Hong-Kong, Shanghai, Port Arthur, Chemulpo, New-Chwang and Canton. C. W. Smith, a colored waiter living in Chicago, was killed in a wreck on the Burlington near St. Joseph, Mo. A car left the track and rolled over. Two other men wore slightly hurt. The health department at Albion, Mich., has clashed with authorities of Albion college by issuing an order to restrain unvaccinated pupils from attending classes. Enforcement is prevented by an injunction. The scandal involving the officers of the guards regiments was brought up in the house of commons. The war secretary, Mr. Brodrick, replying to a question on the subject, said that neither Lieut. Col. Kinloch nor any other officer of the Grenadiers had applied for trial by court-martial. The appointment of coadjutors to the archbishops of St. Louis and Cincinnati will be decided at a meeting of the congregation of the propaganda at ■ Rome March 2. All the documents relating to the appointments have been

PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE

Measures Under Consideration in the Capitol at Indianapolis. TO REGULATE THE RAILWAYS Consolidation Bill Is Amended So as to Give the State Greater Control Over the Carriers by Making Them Domestic Corporations. Several amendments to Senator Gray’s railroad consolidation bill have been agreed oa and it is now said that the bill, which has been favorably reported in the senate, will get through without serious opposition. A new section has been added as follows: “The State of Indiana reserves the right to regulate the duties of all corporations that avail themselves of this act and the further right to alter, amend or repeal this act at will, and on repeal all rights of every nature claimed under thU act shall be voidable at the suit of the State." This section will prevent consolidate Ing roads from acquiring vested rights in the property that they acquire by consolidation. Section 1 provided that the purchasing road should, in respect to the road bought, “be subject to all the burdens, duties and obligations Imposed by law upon railroad corporations organized or existing under the laws of this State." This has been changed to read as follows:

And shall be a domestic corporation of this State the same as if a consolidated company had been formed under the present laws of this State, and be subject to all the duties, burdens and obligations now or hereafter imposed by law upon any railroad organization organized or to be organized under the laws of this State.” This amendment is intended to prevent roads from setting up the claim that they are foreign corporations, and not amendable to Indiana law. The amendments have the sanction of Attorney General Miller, who, it is said, had a hand in their preparation. Friends of the bill seem certain that it will not only pass both houses, but that the governor will sign it quickly. Kill Text-book Bill. A divided report was brought in on Senator Gray’s bill for free text-books, the majority report being against the bill. Gray made an earnest speech for the minority report. He argued that Indiana is too wealthy a state not to make her public schools absolutely free, which they are not, he said, as long as the pupils have to buy books. Senators Barcus, Starr and Lindley spake against the bill. On an aye and no vote the majority report was concurred in by a vote of 32 to 9. Care of Epileptics.

Senator Ogborn introduced a concurrent resolution, asking the lieutenant governor to appoint three holdover senators a committee to investigate the methods used in other states tor the care of epileptics and to report at the next session of the general assembly. The committee on prisons recommended for passage the bill of Senator Gray, providing tor the appointment of a state board of pardons, of three members, to consider applications for pardons. The committee on public printing recommended for passage Senator Strickler’s bill for a commission of tnree lawyers, appointed by judges of the Supreme court, to codify the general statute laws of the state. Coal Report. The report of the governor and his “get-coal” commission was presented to the legislature . As was expected, it exonerated the railroads, operators and local dealers, and attributed the shortage and high prices to natural conditions.

The report adds: “The Coal Exchange of Indianapolis had an agreement as to prices in September, 192, but the was never carried out and went out of existence prior to the appointment of your committee. Members of the Coal Exchange endeavored to obtain coal regardless of prices, in order to supply their customers.” The report was signed by Senators Ogborn, Hendee and Wampler, and Representatives Sayre and Seifers. For Voting Machines. By a vote of 37 to 5 the senate passed the house bill making the use of voting machines compulsory In all counties containing a city of 13,000 population or over. The law goes into effect at once, and the machines will be used in the next election. The counties that come within the'provisions of the bill are Vigo, St. Joseph, Wayne, Floyd, Madison, Elkhart, Vanderburg, Allen, Marion, Tippecanoe,

Protect the Roads.

Putnam county farmers have begun a crusade against teamsters who have been cutting up the roads with heavy loads. One man was arrested and paid costs and fines amounting to S4O. -

Veteran Drops Dead.

William Kendall was found dead in his store, death being due to heart trouble. He was major in the civil war and was postmaster at Plymouth for several years.

Grant, Laporte and Delaware. Lake. Clark, Knox and Howard are exempt by amendment Three Women on Board. The house came to the defense of the business ability of women by knocking out the senate provision that the board of managers of the Girls’ Industrial school shall consist of two women and one man, and amending the bill so that the board shall consist of three women. The bill, which separates the Women’s prison and the Girls* Industrial school, was advanced to third reading. Inheritance Tax. The house adopted a favorable report on the inheritance tax bill, amending it so that it will not apply to estates of less than $5,000. The anti-cigarette bill was killed, as was the -anti-tipping bill. Money for Schools. The committee on education made a favorable report on the bill to increase the tax levy for the state’s educational institutions, Purdue, Indiana and the State Normal. Police Boards. The house committee on cities and towns reported for the passage of a bill to vset the power of appointing police boards of metropolitan police systems in cities of from 10,000 to 25,000 in the mayors and councils of these cities, instead of the governor, as at present provided. There are in the house many friends of this movement. The bill does not refer to cities under special charters. County Representation. Senator Smith of Marion and Morgan counties may introduce a bill to change the law so that in joint conventions the large county would only be entitled to delegates for the surplus vote not actually represented by its representatives or senators. Marion county has three senators, according to the last reapportionment, and a sufficient surplus voting population to make it a joint district with Morgan. Delay Primary Bill. Senator Thompson’s primary election bill passed by a vote of 35 to 2. The most most important feature of the trimming the bill received was the withdrawal of Senator Roche’s amendment that the boards of primary election commissioners appointed by the circuit judge, shall be satisfactory to the central committees of the parties concerned, and the substitution by Senator O’Brien of an amendment that these boards, to consist of three members each, shall be appointed by the circuit judge from lists of twenty names each, submitted by the central committees.

This amendment was satisfactory to all and was adopted. Another important amendment adopted was that instead of a tabulated vote of the city to decide the question of a direct primary or delegate convention, a tabulation of the vote of the precincts shall determine the question, the precinct committeemen to vote as the precinct decides. The election officers for the election of precinct committeemen are to be selected in the same manner that the election officers for the primary are selected.

In case a delegate convention is to be held, an amendment was adopted that it shall be held on the day following the selection of delegates. Printer to Engress Bills. At the request of Governor Durbin, Attorney-General Miller has prepared a bill to provide that the Senate and House bills shall be engrossed and enrolled by the State printer in a specially designed type for which the clerk of the State Printing Board shall make application for patent. In his message the Governor recommended that the enrollment and engrossment should be done by the printer, instead of by the enrolling and engrossing clerks. It is understood that this plan suggested itself to him last session when it was found that Harry B. Gates’ famous “antl-bitartrate of potassium” bill had been mutilated after its enactment. Throughout this session the enrolling and engrossing clerks have at times been unable to keep up, and business has been delayed. The bill would cut off a large force of clerks who receive $5 a day, and may be fought by the Representatives who want to hold this patronage for their constituents. Senator Burns’. Estate. Senator Burns, who left an estate of about |6,000, of which $4,500-was life insurance. South Bend citizens seemed to appreciate the presence of so many Senators at the funeraL James Oliver, proprietor of the Oliver Hotel, where the senatorial party stopped, would not accept a cent for his hospitality. The firm by whom Senator Burns was employed placed carriages at the disposal of the party for the entire day.

Allows Gas Pumping. The Kirkman bill, legalizing the p’umplng of natural gas within the state, will probably pass the senate, as a powerful lobby is backing it, and the committee on natural resources has decided to report it favorably. It may be amended, however, so it will not affect pending litigation, although the author will not willingly make this concession.

Sues for Loss of Sight.

Arthur Hoffman, a Pan-Handle brakeman, has sued the Kokomo Street Railway company for $3,000 damages. He alleges he was on a box car when a trolley wire caught him across the eyes and nose, injuring his sight.

Caught by Machinery.

S. N. Neff, an employe of the piano factory at Newcastle, received serious injuries by being caught in the machinery in the mill room.

INDIANA STATE NEWS

SMALLPOX PATIENT IS FROZEN Escaped From Nurse at Alexandria and Freezes to Death. George Fappenfield, a smallpox patient at Alexandria, escaped while delirious and was found in the yard of the steel mill frozen to death. The nurse gave the patient medicine about midnight, and lay down to sleep, the patient saying he would call the nurse if he needed him. About fifteen minutes later the nurse awakened and found his patient gone. A search was made, but Fappenfield was not found until several hours later. THEY WILL PLAY SUNDAY BALL Anderson Men Do Not Expect Trouble on That Account. The American Baseball Assdciation of Anderson has filed articles of incorporation. The capital stock is >lO,000, and the incorporators are Thomas B. Orr, C. M. Line, L. E. Jones, J. E. Hennings, J. A. Ross, M. C. Norton, C. C. Foor, E. C. Toner and McVay Lindsay of Sidney, 0., manager of the team. Sunday ball has been played in Anderson for two seasons without interference. No serious trouble is expected for next season. Blind Girl Is Burned. Miss Grace Madden, a graduate of the State Institution for the Blind, was badly burned at Danville while attempting to put wood into the fire. Her clothing caught fire, and she ran into the yard, and after rolling over and over in the snow, extinguished the flames, then went into the house and telephoned for help.

Wants His Freedom. Charles Terry, a convict from Allen county, has filed habeas corpus proceedings in the Circuit Court. He alleges that he should have been paroled a year ago, under the indeterminate sentence law. He also alleges he has been cruelly treated while confined in the prison, when his actions did not’merit cruel treatment. Want Honorable Discharge. Members of Muncie military company, which uisbanded two years ago, have asked the adjutant-general *of Indiana for, honorable discharges. Money for Missions. The will oi the late Mrs. Thomas Darby of Kokomo bequeathed >2,000 to the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church. Wants Pay for Arm. Richard Murphy has filed suit against the Goshen rubber works for >IO,OOO, charging that he lost an arm in the plant last March.

Chimney Cleaner. John Williams of Peru put gunpowder in his stove to clear out the chimney and was badly burned about the face and hands. Burns the Mortgage. The South Bend First Baptist church has burned • the mortgage on its church, the debt on the structure having been paid.

NEW HOME OF THE TERRE HAUTE Y. M. C. A.

When the Terre Haute Young Men’s Christian association formally opened Its new home there were addresses by Charles Denby, former minister to China, and Edward A. Halsey of Indianapolis. The opening was attended by representative citizens, who, some months ago, began the task of raising $35,000 with which to pay for the property and provide for current expenses for two years. The association had been occupying a business building for five years, and when the association asked the owner, Samuel T. Reese, for a renewal, he drew up a deed for the property, valued at $16,000, and gave it to the association. For a year or more the association tried to buy the Terre Haute club

Badly Battered.

John Lockridge, an attorney, was struck by a westbound passenger engine at Shirley. His shoulder and hips are dislocated, and he received several bruises, but his Injuries are not fatal.

He Needs $2,000.

Albert Boots of Muncie is suing the Central Union Telephone company for $2,000, alleging that he fell into a pole hole which the company had left open.

BLOCK COAL MINERS TO MEET. Annual Session of Eighth District to Be Held at Brazil. T ° e miners of the block coal field, the Eighth district of the United Mine Workers, have issued a call for the annual convention to be held in Brazil on March 6, when they will hold their election of officers. They will meet the block coal operators later for a final adjustment of the scale for the year beginning April 1. it is believed that James Campwell will be elected president No trouble is anticipated in reaching a settlement with the operators. Labor Retaliates. The union labor organizations of New Albany have declared war against the Cumberland Telephone company because the company refuses the demands of the linemen who struck for more wages. Many sympathizers have had their phones taken out, and the city council has ordered the Instruments out of the police station and fire houses, and the county commissioners have revoked the line franchise of the company. Cold Weather Kills Fruit The fruit growers of Corydon think that 'the cold weather has killed the peach and pear buds as well as the small fruits. They say that the temperature has been low enough to kill the limbs of peach trees. Shale Gas. A freak gas well has been drilled on the Busch farm near Muncie which flows so much that it is now impossible to drill deeper. It is supposed to be shale gas that will soon be exhausted. Veteran Manufacturer Dies. Albert J. Schell, manager and vice president of the Indiana Bottle company, died at Shirley of heart trouble. He was born in 1864 and was the first manufacturer to locate there.

To Build Glass Factory. A company of Muncie capitalists will build a glass factory at Paris, 111., which will cost >30,000. The plant will employ 250 men and will be in operation by Sept. 1. Heir to >400,000. Peter Zimmerman of Mishawaka has been advised by a law firm in Germany that he is an heir to an estate of >400,000, left by his uncle, Francis Nutz. Miner Is Scalded. Samuel Price, a coal miner, slipped into a box of hot water at the mine of the Sugar Loaf Mining company, and was badly burned. Relics for College. Another consignment of relics has been received by Franklin’ College from the haunts of the cliff dwellers near Denver. Colo. Two-Pound Babe. A girl weighing two pounds has been born to Mrs.. Robert White of Frankfort, but the tot gained a pound the first week.

property, and finally secured It for $15,000. A gymnasium and swimming pool were built adjoining the clubhouse, and it was in this new building that the opening was held.. The growth of the association since it bought its new home has been surprising, eight or ten making applications each day. It is thought that the membership will reach 1,500 before the close of the year. J. Smith Talley is president of the association and he headed the subscriptions for the new property with $5,000. W. R. McKeen, John Cook and Mr. Talley compose the board of trustees and Charles B. Jamison is secretary, while Fred Dubridge is physical director.

Sues for Injuries.

Michael J. Duffey of Portland has brought suit for $5,000 against the Hamilton Oil Company, alleging that while working for the company he was thrown by a gas engine and received permanent injuries.

To Get Canning Factory.

Preliminary arrangements have been made with a Chicago representative for the location at Alexandria of a canning factory for corn, peas and tomatoes

CUPID PREFERS A LAMP.

God of Love Has Little Use for Gas or Electric- Light. - “Electric lights and gas are no good for courting purposes,” said a Wawhington young man who is more than attentive to the object of his affections, a sweet girl of the west end. - “But do not the parents of your fiancee insist on there being light in the room?” asked a friend. “Oh, yes; we use kerosene. There is nothing-like it. Give me the good: old coal oil for courting. My girl is of an inventive turn oi bind. Yow can’t beat her.” “What do you mean?” , “The piano lamp provides the parlor with light,” replied the young man, accordingly to the Washington Star. “It has a large red shade, which softens the light when it is burning. -But, do you know, my girl -has that light completely under control? She sees to the filling of the lamp and she has it down so fine that she knows just how much oil is needed to bum to a certain hour, the time that the old folks usually go to bed. When the flame begins to get dim you may bet every dollar you have that it is 9:30. That lamp, controlled by so charming a girl as mine, is a bonanza.”

Just in Time.

Broadland, So. Dak., Feb. 23d.—Beadle county has never been so worked up as during the last few weeks. Every one is talking of the wonderful case of G. W. Gray of Broadland, the particulars of which are best told in the following statement which Mr. Gray has just published: “I was dying. I had given up all hope. I was prostrate and as helpless as a little babe. I had been ailing with Kidney Trouble for many years, and it finally turned to Bright's Disease. All medicine had failed and I was in despair. “I ordered one box of Dodd’s Kidney Pills and this first box helped me out of bed. I continued the treatment till now I am a strong, well man. I praise God for the day when I decided to use Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Everybody expected that Mr. Gray would die and his remarkable recovery is regarded as little short of a miracle by all who know how very low he was. Dodd’s Kidney Pills are certainly a wonderful remedy.

Does Away With Telegraphers.

A new telegram transmitter, in general appearance, resembles a typewriter, and is so constructed that anyone, with a knowledge of telegraphy, can send messages with complete accuracy and with greater speed than the most expert operators of the present system.

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