Richmond Palladium (Daily), 8 October 1904 — Page 5
CI03ZI0Xn DAILY PALXtADlUXL SATURDAY HORNING, OCTOBER 8, 1904.
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PROSPERITY OF MM FARMERS : : "T- " - ' J ", (Zy W. H. Craig, Editor-cf the Noblesville Led2?r.) ".The trhe welfare of the nation is iridissolubly bound up with the welfare 'i the farmer scztl the wage-worker of the man. who tills the soil, and of the mechanic, the handicraftsman, the laborer. If we can insure the prosperity of these'two classes Are, nead" not trouble ourselves about the prosperity of the rest, for; that will follow as a matter of course." Vice President Roosevelt at cponing of Pan-American Exposition, May 20, 1901. ; , This is very true, and the great advance made by this nation Is largely due to the prosperity of the farmer and wage-worker. When Lincoln was first lected president in 1SC0 our national wealth was $16,000,000,000, while it i3 nt-w 1100,000,000,000, cr an increaseof $84,000,000,000 in forty-four years. Then bur farms and farm property were of the value of $8,000,000,000, while now (census 1900) the value is, $20,500,000,000, an increase of $12,500,000,000, or over 150 per cent in only forty-four years. .Then our farm products were or the yearly value (18G0) of $1,900,000,000, while now their yearly value is over $4,600,000,000, an increase of $2,700,000,or nearly 150 per cent pear year in only forty-four years." '" Then the animals on our farms were worth $1,089,000,000, while now (1903) they are worth $3,102,000,000, an increase of nearly 200 per cent in only fortyfour years. ' ' . " r- y .Then our annual wheat crop was 173,000,000 bushels, while now (1903) it ie c.'J7,000,000 bushels. Then we raised 838,000,000 bushels of corn yearly, while now our yearly raj.sicg is about 2,300,000 bushels. : Then we picked 4.SG1.0C0 bales of cotton, while now (1903Kour picking is 10,727,000 bales yearly. , ' i Then our wool clipping weighed 60,000,000 pounds, while now (1903) it was 287,450,000, nearly five times as much. In no period of this wonderful progress have there been greater strides than during the last seven years. To prove this statement let us give some facts and figures right here at home with which our readers are familiar. Our figurts are taken from official statistics and reliable market reports. Hamilton county has 256,000 acres of land. In 1896 a reliable authority puts the average value on that land at $40 an acre. Today that land cannot be bought for less than $60 an acre an increase of $20 an acre or 50 per cent. This increase in land values adds to the wealth of the farms of Hamilton county $5,120,000. Hamilton county is richer and better than the average county of the state. But cut the average increase on land down to $4,000,000 per county and we have the enormous sum of $368,000,000. This increase in thef wealth of the farmere of Indiana is the result of prosperous times, soundness in our financial and business methods and in the stability of values. Besides the increase in the value of lands the farmers are receiving for their products nearly double wbat they did in 1896. For illustration, let us take the average yield of wheat, corn and oats for the last ten years in Hamilton county, with the price thereof In 18f6 and 1904. Also the average number of horses, cattle and hogs during the last tht years with the prices in 1896 and 1904: y?U :
1896 Price $ .57 .20 . .12 60.00 25.00 6.00 Average "Wheatbushel ........ 652,918 Corn, bushel 2,079,362 Oa t p. bushel ......... 210.487 Ilovxes, head i.. 9,016 Cattle, head 15,209 Hogs, head 48,447 K Totals
; These figures, which are fair and conservative, show that the farmers of Hamilton county are receiving on the. six itcrr.3 mentioned above, $1,800,395,88 more than they" did for the same products in 1896. This is not taking into account other products of the farm, such as sheep, hay, poultry butter, eggs, fruits and vegetables of all kinds. These items would add very largely. to the .above figures. Taking the 92 counties of the state and allow $1,250,000 as the average increase per county, and we have the startling sum of $116,000,000 as the increase in value of the six farm products alone in Indiana. Taking all the farm products into consideration, it is safe to say that the farms of Indiana are. receiving $150,000,009, more than they, did In 1896. , Look at these figures .
t enough' aIoher:-:!:."".rr;-!"!::vrx-' .fiwi ill niMb w i ipiiu J - i , Inrrfaci! in vralu of six farm nroclueta. In I na r4 UnJ In Iv uji PC Increase in value of six farm products, ILLEGAL CORPORATIONS President's Action In Enforcing Laws Against Them. -(Northwestern Christian Sept. 20.) Advocate, In holding large corporations to atrict accountability to the law the president is serving the best interests f those corporations as well as conserving the welfare of the country. All corporations which are operating on an unlawful basis should be compelled to conform to the law. If they cannot or will not they should go out of business. This some have been forced by the lawless condnct of their promoters 1 . A ,1 il.-. nn auu upfliliuia iu uu, iu mc gicai iuoo of their stockholders. Many formerly wealthy men are now broken in fortune because corporations with which they 'were connected were formed and operated in violation of law. The action of the president in enforcing the law would prevents not promote, such losses. One of the crying needs of America today is such respect for the laws of the nation as the president has shown. He did not make the laws, but it is Ills duty to obey them. He has set an example which every citizen should follow. If that be done we shall hear no more of mobs breaking into jails, defying police and militia, and hanging or burning prisoners suspected or conof rr 1 m and lmmin? nrnncrtv , I. V, V cx mt - f - - in a wild frenzy of disorder and lawlessness. ; - . j Parker and the Trusts. Trust magnates having furnished the funds to carry on Parker's campaign, will now be " relegated to the Tear. However, Cord Meyer of the sugar trust and other representatives of grasping corporations have such a hold on the Democratic candidate that they will continue to control him. Their relegation to the rear Is merely a "blind" to deceive the people. When Parker visited New York he told his managers he did not wish his remarks on trusts "queered." and that during the remainder of the campaign the magnates who have been parading and jubilating over hl3 nomination should the lss on?n 'in thtff demonstrations of joy. He further aid he could not get close to the. rtople as long as the trust magnates openly shouted for him. What the Judge meant was that his wealthy sponsors should "keep dark" until aftefItiun..wjien they: couldoome to the front again.
1904 Price $ 1.09 .50 .28 100.00 35.00 12.60 Amount $ 711,660.62 1,039.681.00 58,936.36 901,600.00 532,315.00 581,364.00 ..$2,025,161.10 $3,825,556.98 1' ':"v ' ": C4f a f4 InrliHi 4fiO flAA AAA AA w " wi wietiioi. ....... w vw.wwv.wwv.w Hamilton Cauntv 1 fifin SQti Ofl State of Indiana. ...... . 116,000,000.00 THE OLD SYSTEM How a Denouncer of Extravagance Flourished in the Good Old . Days. As an example of the operations of the old fee system terminated by Republican legislation, a tabulated statement of the fees received under the Democratic fee and salary law of 1891" by Attorney General Smith, is appended: For fiscal year ending Oct 3L 1891 $ 7,783.76 Year ending Oct. 31, 1892... 12,001.30 Year ending Oct. 31. 1S93. . . 15.811.77 Year ending Oct. 31, 1894. . . 31,679.79 From Oct. 31 to Nov. 22, '94. 17,630.17 Total ..$84,906.79 It will be noted that during the last three weeks of this period Mr. Smith drew in fees an average of $827 a day, Sundays included, or more than $100 per working hour. Mr. Smith was the presiding officer of this year's Democratic state convention and assisted in framing the plank in the Democratic state platform which accuses the present administration of "extravagance." Nearly All for Roosevelt. William F. Crerand, , publisher of the Textile Trades Journal at 372 Broadway, New York, has just completed a canvas of the trade publications to learn their attitude towards the national tickets. These publications are non-partisan and as a rule do not allow political discussions to appear in their columns. Mr. Crerand s canvas shows that out of 803 of these publications 768 are for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. July 1. 1S93, the last year of the Harrison administration, the public debt was $12.55 per canita for tn jtire population of the United States. July i. isy, after four yeara of Demo-, eratic administration during a time of profound peace, it had increased to $13.55, an increase of one dollar per head for every man. woman and, child in the United States. That is a fair specimen of Democratic management of public affairs. ..TheT-SJt few j-ears of Republican administration have added untold mili lions to the agricultural wealth of the country by opening new markets for farm products at constantly improving prices. The beauty of the Republican-policy of protection is that it develops manufacturing and agricul tural interests on parallel lines.
Amount $372,163.26 415,872.40 25,258.44 540,960.00 380,225.00 290,682.00
C.,(UR. Granted a Franchise Through Fay- ' ';' ette County. Connersville, Ind., October 8. The county Commissioners yesterday granted the Columbus, Greensburg & Richmond Traction company au extension of the franchise through Fayette county. The old franchise expires December 31. The company expects to begin construction work next season.
4 " GRIDIRON BATTLES TODAY. "" ' Indiana. M. T. II. S. vs. Bloomington II. S., at Washington Park. Purdue vs. Chicago, at Chicago. Indiana vs. Kentucky State, at Bloomington. Indiana Medics vs. Earlham, at Richmond. De Pauw vs. Indiana Normal, at Greencastle. Rose PoU'technic vs. Eastern Illinois Normal, at Teme Haute. West. Michigan vs. Kalamazo College, at Ann Arbor. ; Wisconsin vs. Marquette College, at Madison. Northwestern vs. Lombard, at Evanston. Minnesota vs. North Dakota, at Northrop field. Iowa vs. Drake, Des Moines. Illinois vs. Washington University at. St. Louis Stadium. Nebraska vs. Colorado, at Boulder, Colo. ' East. Harvardvs. Maine, at Cambridge. Princeton vs. W. & J., at Prince-, ton. ' ' ' ' Yale vs. Penn. State, at New Haven. Columbia vs. Williams, at New York. 1 Cornell vs. Hamilton, at Ithica. Carlisle vs. Bucknell, at Williamsport. Brown vs. Amherst Aggles,at Providence. MR. FAIRBANKS' LETTER A Clear and Effective Statement of .-. Republican Principles. - Senator Fairbanks' letter of acceptance is a, document which., appeals directly to th'eV business, men and workers generally. It stat esclejarly some, of the most important; but perhaps not sufficiently uhderstbd1 tenets " of the Republican party , in Lts conflict with Democracy. " In calling ; attention to. ' the service done to the entire country" by the establishment of the Bureau of Commerce and Labor, with a special department to deal with corporations, the Senator points out the first real attempt by the government to deal with the trust problem. He clearly sees that the regulation of the great combinations of capital by law is possible, is necessary, and he shows the consistent course of the Republican party in this regard. As to our foreign policy Senator Fairbanks rightly considers that we have much to be proud of in the firm, conservative and thoroughly broad and Christian poUcv w'-h has been adhered to during tho v,,ji3 of Republican administration i tremendous expansion in our tr-1 o terests and influence rs reia;n in?i accom plished by peaceful nv '1. and no remote sign of war hr. a;)uoared upon our horizon in the years following the establishment of new national relations or our acquisition of a vast territory in the far East. In his enunciation of the Republican idea of the desirability of closer trade relations with our great neighbor, Canada, the candidate for the Vice Presidency is peculiarly happy. He is plainly for a liberal movement for reciprocity between this country and the people just over the line to the north. He also emphasizes the value of the "open door" secured for us in China, and promises a continuance of the benefits xjf that result of our recent foreign policy. As a whole, the letter of the Vice Presidential candidate is a strong paper, one which commands respect and confidence. Senator Fairbanks is meeting the American people face to face from one end of the country to the other, in his very lively campaign. It is well, however, to have in hand his written opinions and aspirations as a public man on the great questions at issue at this moment. Cody, Wyoming, October 7. James Wilson and his nephew were killed by a bear in - Yellowstone Park. The boy shot at the bear which instantly attacked and crushed him. His uncle went to his rescue and was also killed. The congregation of the First M. E, church was tendered a reception last night by the Sunday school of the church. The young people gave the older ones a 'fine time in every way possible.
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WAR NEWS
The Reported Sea Fight at Port Arthur. St. Petersburg, October S. The only reference to the reported sea fight off Port Arthur is contained in a delayeed special dispatch from Che Foo, which says that on the night of October o, the sound of firing was hoard in the direction of Port Arthur and that searchlights were seen to be working in that vieinity. It is thought there may have been a battle, but no confirmation of the report of one has been received. The dispatch further states that, in spite of the tightening of the Japanese blockade, junks are still arriving from the fortress bearing refugees. The captain of the British steamer Chenan, which was stopped by a Japanese cruiser, while on her way to Che Foo from Taku, btu was allowed to proceed after her cargo had been examined, has made protest against the way he was boarded and searched on the high seas. St. Petersburg, October S. While not withholding praise for the American spirit of desiring to do things, the Bourse Gazette yesterday expressed gratification that "President Roosevelt's idea of calling a peace conference to an accompaniment of the thunder of cannon has apparently been shipwrecked. "We fhope," the Gazette says, "that this will induce the American journals to give up the discussion of unsolicited intervention in the RussoJapanese war in any shape or form." Tokio, October 7. It is reported here that the fire of the Japanese land batteries severely damaged four Russian warships in the harbor of Port Arthur. It is stated that one of the vessels was completely wrecked. The name of the ships were not given' TELEGRAMS Tokio, October 7. It is reported here that the Japanese land batteries are severely damaged. Four Russian war ships are in the harbor of Port Arthur. One vessel is completely wrecked. Boston, October 7. Two houses of the Episcopal convention sat today with the board of missions. The report of the secretary showed total 'missionary receipts for the year ex cept from legacy, $675,000; increase $19,000 over previous year. , St. Joseph, Mo., October 7. Lafayette Frewe, C. F. Norton and Joseph Dillingham and Mrs. Anna Weston lost their lives in the burning Tracy hotel this morning. Gilbert Weston, son of Mrs. Weston, was fatally burned. Fire caught from the kitchen. Boston, October 7. The Peace Congress today voted to hold the conference f P)0."i at Lucerne Switzerland. . Boston, October 7. The Republican convention renominated Governor Bates by acclamation. Whitewater Lodge. ; Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows held its regular meeting at the lodge hall last night. The members of the lodge are very enthusiastic about the bright outlook for the lodge for the coming winter. After the meeting the degree team held a meeting and electd William Ivuhlmari, captain, and Lawrence jHa'ndljy assistant. The team is rapidly getting into good shape and it is thought that it will put in one of the busiest years in the history of the lodge. Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Poundstone returned last evening from Toledo, where lliey attended the wedding of their cousin, Edward Yarvan. Hood's Sarsaparilla Has won success far beyond the effect of advertising only. The secret of its wonderful popularity is explained by its unapproachable Merit. Based npon a prescription which enred people considered incurable, Hood's Sarsaparilla Unites the best-known vegetable remedies, by 6uch a combination, proportion and process as to have curative power peculiar to itself. Its cures of scrofula, eczema, psoriasis, and every kind of humor, as well as catarrh and rheumatism -prove Hood's Sarsaparilla the best blood purifier, ever produced., 1 Its cures of dyspepsia, loss of appetite and that tired feeling make it the greatest stomach tonic and strengthrestorer the world has ever known. r Hood's Sarsaparilla Is a thoroughly good medicine. Begin to take it TODAY. Get HOOD'S.
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