Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1901 — Page 3

New Coast Line of the Southern Pacific Co.

California Is known now all oyer the world as the greatest resort State and its attractions have been greatly Increased by the completion of the Southern Pacific Company’s coast line between San Francisco and Los Angeles, running through San Jose anl Santa Barbara. The new line includes a journey of 100 miles along the ocean cliffs; follows the trail of the old Franciscan fathers; passes near the best preserved of the California missions; and possesses a variety of ocean and valley scenery not included in any other 500- • mile trip in the world. Famous resorts, Santa Cruz, Monterey and the grand hotel of Del Monte, with the magnificent grounds surrounding it, are reached by siie trips. The giant redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains are on a very large extension of~the line. ’ Such famous all-year resorts as Paso Robles Mot Swings, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara are directly on the new route. The company has arranged to honor all tickets over this scenic route, and it is expected that the business of that line will be greatly thereby.

Explained.

“She brags because her husband designs all her dresses. Aren’t they hideous?" “I went to school with him. He always was color blind.”

HIGHEST AWARD ON ' COCOA AND CHOCOLATE. The judges at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, have awarded Jhree gold medals to Walter Baker & Co., Limited, Dorchester, Mass., for the superiority of their Breakfast Cocoa and all of their cocoa and chocolate preparations, and the excellence of their exhibit. This is the thirty-seventh highest award received by them from the great expositions in Europe and America.

Animals.

“Bridget, did the dog eat much when he got into the pantry?” “Shure, mum, he ate everything but the dog biskit.”

Ask Your Dealer for Allen’s Foot-Ease.

A ponder "to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet and Inf rowing Nails. Corns and Bunions. Allen’s 'oot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le lloy, N. Y. ■ The heaviest vegetable substance is the lignum vitae, which sinks in water as though it were so much metal. Sweat and fruit acids will not dlsctdor goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Sold by druggists. The wicked flea often insists on trouble when no man is after him. No trouble to get breakfast quick If you have Mrs. Austin's famous Pan Cake Flour. Your grocer waits to supply you. How disappointment tracks the steps of hope.—Landon. riTO Permanently Cured. No fits or nerrouanewafter 111 W first day’h use of l)r. Kline’s (iteat Nerve Restorer. Bend for FK EE *B.OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. H. KLINE, Ltd., 931 Arcli St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

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BIG FIRE KILLS MANY.

Flames Kage In a Philadelphia Furniture Factory. A fire in which ifaany persons lost their lives and many more were seriously and perhaps fatally injured, occurred Friday in the heart of the business section of Philadelphia. The nine-story building at 1219-1221 Market street, occupied by Hunt, Wilkinson & Co., upholsterers and furniture dealers, and two unoccupied buildings at 1223 and 1225 Market street, were destroyed. Many other buildings were damaged,'and the loss is. estimated to be upward of $500,000. The fire started at 10:30 o’clock. It is supposed to have been caused by an explosion of benzine or naphtha, which, with other materials used in the manufacture of furniture, was stored in the cellar. The flames shot up the elevator shaft and in less than five minutes every one of the nine floors of the structure was ablaze. There were 320 employes, men and women, at work in the different departments at the time. Instantly there was a wild rush for the ft’re escapes, but owing to the, highly inflammable nature of the material used by the firm, the blaze spread with remarkable rapidity, dealing death to the unfortunates as they made frantic but unsuccessful efforts to escape. One woman leaped from one of the top floors into Market street and was instantly killed. Another was roasted to death as she was descending the fire escape in the rear of the building. Two others either jumped or fell from the fire escape and were killed. Five others who leaped from windows were picked up living, but they died on the way to the hospital. While the fire escape was filled with the panicstricken men and women the wall collapsed, and eight persons are known to have been buried in the ruins. A few minutes later the front wall fell inward. When the firemen reached the rear of the building, which faces on Commerce street, a small thoroughfare, they found the street literally piled up with victims who had been carried down by the falling wall. Stories conflict as to the number of persons killed. When the rear wall of the building fell a number of bodies were lying in the small street in the rear variously estimated at from six to thirty, and these were covered with hundreds of tons of brick and twisted iron. Eye witnesses say the flames spread with remarkable rapidity. Employes who started down the fire escape in the rear of the building before the flames were visible from the street, were compelled to jump before they had traveled two stories, because of the flames breaking through the windows. Npts were spread in the front and rear of the building and some who jumped were saved in this way. A woman jumped from one of the windows of the Market street front, but the smoke blinded her and she missed the net, striking the pavement and dying instantly. In the rear a young girl who jumped from one of the top stories caught on the fire escape at the third story and the flames, bursting from the window, burned her body to a crisp in almost a minute. Although the structure was fireproof, it was filled from cellar to roof with highly inflammable material. In a few minutes flames were bursting from every window and it was impossible for the firemen to assist those in the burning building.

BUFFALO FAIR IN DEBT.

Pan-American Show Wilt Probably Default in Sum of $4,100,000. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Pan-American Exposition an unofficial statement was made that the exposition probably will default in tho sum of $4,100,000. This will include $500,000 of the first mortgage bonds, $500,000 of second mortgage bonds, $2,100,000 stock, and other indebtedness sl,000,000. Of the original $2,500,000 first mortgage bonds, 5 per cent has been paid and the treasurer will be able to pay 30 per cent more. The balance will be a default. The second bond issue of $500,000 will be defaulted entirely. There will not be tha least return on the $1,600,000 of stock sold outright nor on the $500,000 of stock given as a bonus to the second bondholders. The question which will now perturb the holders of exposition paper is whether the stockholders can be assessed for the shortage of $4,100,000. While it is not believed they can, the matter is yet to he decided.

NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE.

Bill Morrla* Who Aflflaultei Woman at Balltown, La., Lynched. A negro named Bill Morris, who attacked Mrs. John Ball at Balltown, La., wai burned at the stake. After being captured he made an effort to implicate other negroes, but the latter soon proved their innocence. Morris was taken to the scene of his crime, tied to a pine sapling with chains, and his hands and feet were chained to his body. Pine knots and straw were piled about the body and saturated with coal oil, and the whole set on fire. The negro made no outcry when the flames first reached him, and only when he was partly consumed did tho spectators notice any movement of hil body. He made no resistance when being hound to the stake.

MILES NOW OPPOSES CANTEEN.

Lieutenant General Ha* Reversed Hia View* on the Hut Ject. Lieut. Qen. Miles has reversed hii Views, and in his annual report will discuss the anti-canteen law and oppose any effort to repeal that law. Gen. Miles has been in the past one of the strongest advocates of the canteen system, and he was largely responsible for its adoption. He has changed ground since the anticanteen law was adopted, and now argues that the army is better off without the canteen. The War Department opposed the anticanteen law, but when It was adopted proceeded to enforce it. The only reference to the anti-canteen law made by Adjt. Gen. Corbin in his report is that “the provisions of the act of Congress which prohibits the sale of beer, etc., have been carried into effect.” Secretary Hoot will, it is said, make no more extensive discussion of the question. The Secretary of War regards his office as an executive one, and having carried into effect the law of Congress abolishing tha canteen, he will leave the question of results to Congress.

SWEEPING TAX EDICT.

Illinois Supreme Conrt Rules for Broad- . er Assessment of Corporations. Every corporation in the State of Eli* nois must be taxed on its capital stock and franchise assessed at a fair cash valuation based on market values. The Chicago traction, gas, electric and other rast public utility corporations must be assessed fully on their stock and tl\eir franchise rights. Mandatory order is laid on the State Board of Equalization that these properties be added to the tax lists. The foregoing is the substance of the decision handed down by the Illinois Supreme Court at the instance of the Chicago Teachers’ Federation. It is regarded ns the most important decision ever made in Illinois affecting the taxing of corporate interests. By this decision, concurred in by every member of the Supreme Court, it is estimated that from $200,000,000 to $335,000,000 will be added to the assessment lists of Cook County. The assessed valuation of property In Cook County is $305,000,000, which at the 5 per cent rate would yield $18,250,000 taxes. Assuininbg that the increase should approximate $300,000,000, the added income from taxation would be $15,000,000, making a total„of $33,250,000. Of course, however, the tax rate would shrink with the*greater valuation. Twen-ty-three Chicago and Cook County corporations were specifically mentioned in the plea for mandamus filed by the Teachers' Federation. Their demand that $268,000,000 be added to the taxable property values for 1900 and assessed against these corporations has now been approved and served on the State Board of Equalization. The decision opens the way, so those who have won the fight contend, for legal proceedings to collect back taxes for the last twenty-five years on corporation stock and franchises. Heretofore taxes have been collected from corporations chiefly on the small amounts of tangible propertyjinearthed by local assessors. The sweeping decision of the Supreme Court is expected to change the entire industrial map of Illinois and especially of Cook County unless immediate changes in corporate taxation laws result. Attorneys who have conducted the case contend that legislation is the only relief that may be sought by the corporations, asserting that, as no federal point is involved, there can be no appeal to the United States courts. To attempt to collect back taxes for a quarter of a century on the market values of the stock of corporations organized in Illinois, it is admitted by officials, would bankrupt the companies. Already assertions are made by attorneys, government officials and business men that the legal yuling, unless special corporate taxation laws are soon enacted, will drive these companies from Illinois.

FACTS ABOUT : : : : : : THE CENSUS.

By a report by the census bureau a great gain in the number of newspapers published in the United States is shown, and, incidentally, a compliment is paid to the Western section of the country The greatest gain in the number of news* papers and publishing plants has been made in that section. Massachusetts, according to the present census, will have to yield its place at the head of the list to lowa. ’ The Hawkeye State, in proportion to its population, has more newspapers than any State in the Union. The total number of printing establishments in ftie United States, as will be shown by the forthcoming census report, is 23,916, a gain of 7,916 during the ten years ending 1900. The last census showed only 16,000 printing establishments. These establishments include job printing, newspaper and book publishing plants. Census officials point out that the greatest gain has been made in the West, and this section is shown to havo made immense strides. lowa, in proportion to its population, has twice as many newspapers as Massachusetts. The biggest increase in the printing establishments has been in the newspaper fields. The census bureau has issued a bulletin showing the population of the United States by sex, general nativity and color for 1900. Of the total population there were 39,059,242 males and 37,244,145 females. The native element numbered 65,843,302 and the foreign born 10,460,085. Of the colored population there was a total of 9,312,585, divided as follows: Negro, 8,840,789; Chinese, 119,050; Japanese, 85,986, and Indians (taxed), 137,242 (untaxed), 129,519. There has been practically no change in the proportions of the sexes since 1890. The foreign born element has increased since 1890 only 4 per cent, as agaiast 22.5 per cent in the native born gain. There has been a slight decrease in the decade in the number of persons of negro descent, the proportion now being 11.0 per cent. In 1890 it was 11.9 per cent. The Chinese show a loss and the Indians have decreased 2.5 per cent. The final census report on the population of the United States by sex, nativity and color shows that the males number 39,059,242, or 51.2 per cent of the total population in 1900. The increase of 13,233,631 in total population since 1890 Is made up of 0,744,179 males and 6,489,452 females, on increase of 20.9 of males and 21.1 of females. The foreign born element has increased only 12.4 per cent and the native born population 22.5 per cent since 1890. As tq color and race the population in 1900 comprises 00,990,802 white persons and 9,312,585 colored person», the latter comprising 8,840,785 persons of negro descent. The colored element as a whole shows an increase of 17.8 per cent since 1890. A late census bulletin shows that Chicago outclasses all the other large cities In the number of deaths from railroad accidents. Jts total for the census year is 330, while the combined total for nirie other big cities is only 480.

A thousand men, exclusive of Indians, ■re engaged in hunting and trapping in the vast extent of fur-bearing country on the upper Yukon, according to an interesting report received at the State Department from Consul McCook at Daw•on City. ,

Young Men Should Not Shun Politics.

We shall have reason to ball it as a wholesome sign of the times when American youth cease to be indifferent to politics. A country In which any man, however obscure his origin, may, through determination to overcome obstacles, and fine strength of character, arrive at the highest distinctions in the gift of the republic, ought to stimulate young men to splendid endeavor and rich achievement. One regrets to observe an aversion on the part of many men to study political economy, and a singular lack of responsibility in wielding that power of the unit, which Is so tremendous a force in our national life. —Ladies’ Home Journal.

The Teacher’s Wife.

Clarissa, Minn., Oct. 28.—Mrs. Clara Keys, wife of Chas. Keys, school teacher of this place, tells a wonderful story. For years her life was one of misery. Her back ached all the time, her head ached all the time; neuralgia pains drove her to desperation. She used much medicine, but failed to get any relief till she tried Dodd’s Kidney Pills. She says: “Very soon after I began using Dodd’s Kidney Pills all my aches and pains vanished like the morning dew. I consider this remedy a God-send to suffering womanhood.” Encouraged by their success in her own case, Mrs. Keys induced her mother, an old lady of 74 years, to use Dodd’s Kidney Pills for her many aches and pains. Now both mother and daughter rejoice In perfect freedom from illness or suffering which is something neither had enjoyed for years before.

A Cinch.

The Boss —No; I must have a married man for this position. Applicant—Just keep it open for an hour; it’s easier to get married than it is to get a job.

Care of the Complexion.

Many persons with delicate skin suffer greatly in winter from chapping. Frequently the trouble arises from the use of impure soap and chap salves. The face and hands should be washed only in clear, hot water with Ivory soap. A little mutton tallow or almond oil may be used after the hath to soften the skin. ELIZA R. PARKER. The proprietors of a department store in Philadelphia announce that foreign money will be received at face value in payment for purchases. Two bottles of Piso’s Cure for Consumption cured me of a terrible cough.— Fred Hermann, 209 Box avenue, Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1901. In New Hampshire the State government pays a bounty on dead grasshoppers at the rate of $1 a bushel. Agent in this county. Our lowest man makes $5.00 per day. Send 25c for sample. Same refunded first order. Maumee Novelty Works, Box 223, Fort Wayne, Ind. When a man is on his ear iffs jaw gener’ly has to work overtime. If.you like Mrs. Austin’s famous Pan Cake Flour, “Won’t you he good?” Tell your friends how delicious It Is. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Stisuv for Children teething; softens the gnms, reduces Inflammation, aL Uya pain, cutm wind colic* 23 cants a bottle.

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S9OO TO SISOO A YEAR ' We want Intelligent Men and Women as Traveling Kepreaentativea or Local Managers; alary fc>oo to »iyoo a year and all expen-ea. iccording to experience and ability. We also eant local representatives; salary (9 to sis a reek and commission, depending upon the time levoted. Send stamp for full particulars and gate position prefertd. Address, Dept. A. THU BELL COMPANY, Philadelphia, Pa.

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