Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1901 — Page 2

BIG LIVE STOCK SHOW

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT HELD IN CHICAGO. OrMt Exposition at the Union Stock Tarda—Daily Attendance Estimated at 25,030 Live Stock Association Holds Fifth Annual Convention. Tho fifth annual convention of the National Live Stock Association, held in Chicago, was attended by nearly 2,000 delegates, representing every State and territory in the Union, stock yards companies and other interests allied with the national association. These men who assembled In Chicago were the delegates of the 8,000,000 live stock raisers of the United States. They represent the owners of nearly 50,000,000 cattle and as many sheep, and a total capital investment of $4,500,000,000. Most of the delegates to this annual convention of the National Live Stock Association come from the great cattle and sheep ranges of the far West, whence come also most of the cattle and sheep which feed not only the United Btatea but a constantly increasing proportion of the civilized world. As a rule they are quiet, well-dressed, prosperous men, used to the good things of the world end accustomed to handling large business affairs. John W. Springer, president of the association, presided over the convention and delivered his annual address at the opening meeting. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska and Chief Statistician Towers of the census bureau were among the prominent agriculturists who were heard during the convention. Secretary Wilson addressed the delegates on the subject of

ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO STOCK YARDS.

“The Value of Live Stock to the Farmer.” Mr. Powers preceded him with a report of the net result of the census on live stock, which was taken last year under the auspices of the association in classified form. Mr. Morton talked on “Oleomargarine Legislation.” A number of important subjects came np for discussion. The association asks for an indorsement of its fight iu opposing the policy of State sanitary boards in Imposing a reinspection and fee on interstate'' shipments of live stock after it has been inspected by a federal official. The matter is now before the Supreme vxiurt of the United States. The association holds that federal inspection is sufficient. Another important matter was the discussion of a bill to provide for the federal inspection and tagging of woolen goods, so as to prevent the sale of shoddy and waste as pure wool; also a bill providing for a second assistant Secretary of Agriculture, whose department shall be the live stock industry exclusively. Means for the eradication of poisonous plants on ranges and a plan amicably to settle

THE GREAT UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO.

the question of limited grazing on forest ranges came up for consideration. In connection with the liro stock census report an effort will be made to induce Congress to enact a law providing for annual classified census reports, the figures to be published ninety days from the time taken. The formal exercises opening the big international show at the great union stock yards took place at the Dexter Park paTilion. The addresses were by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Gov. Yates, Mayor Harrison and R. W. Hall of Texas. The attendance at the exposition far exceeded the expectations of the management, more than 25.000 people being present each day. The exposition grounds nnd buildings were thronged, and the car lot exhibits in the stock yards proper were attended by even greater crowds. Many of the prize winners at the last international show again competed for honors. The great live stock center of the country, the union stock yards of Chicago, are abundantly equipped for doing the enormous business called for. The valuation 'of lire stock receipts at the yards last year was over $2112,000,000, including cattle 2,720,000, hogs 8,109,000. sheep 3,549,000, calves 13(1,000, and horses 90,000. The stock yards is where the great international live stock exposition was held. A great public sale was held in connection with wie exposition of some of the finest stock in the country. Old papers for sale at ibis office.

ROUTE OF THE NICARAGUA CANAL RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMISSION.

route of the Nicaraguan canal,which has been officially recommended by the isthmian canal commission, is some'/ll what less than 200 miles long from one extremity to the other, the eastern end opening into the Atlantic and the western into the Pacific ocean. Almost the entire distance will be clear sailing. The eastern, or Atlantic, terminus of the canal is at Greytown. Beginning at this point, the canal will follow in a general way, the line of the San Juan river un to the point at which it is confluent with the San Carlos river. In this part of the course several locks will be built Near the mouth of the San Carlos a great dam, called the Ochoa dam, is to be built. Throughout the upper course of the river and across the surface of the fine, deep Lake Nicaragua, all vessels will have clear, easy sailing over level water Thence a short, deep drop, which is to bo artificially made, will finish the water way to the Pacificiocean. At Brito, the western terminus, will be constructed a large, deep harbor, sufficient to accommodate all necessary commerce. Congressmen are almost a unit in favoring the pushing of the great isthmian project. •—— ______

ARIZONA’S AMBITION.

Her Citizens Now Demanding Admission to Statehood. The citizens of Arizona are making every effort to get the favorable attention of Congress to their appeal for admission to statehood. They point out the wonderful development of their country, its increase in population, the construction of new railroads and the establishment and encouragement of schools and population as sound and sufficient reasons why they should be admitted to citizenship. New Mexico and Oklahoma are also demanding admissiotf into the sisterhood of States. The population of Arizona has greatly increased in the decade 1890-1900, rising from 59,260 to 122,931. The material development of the territory has kept pace with the increase in population. Some of the richest copper regions of the country have been developed and are now putting out ores worth many millions of dollars annually. Besides the copper, gold and silver ores there are valuable deposits of the rarer metals which are being worked to a profit. The arid climate of Arizona has been one of the obstacles that the homeseeker has had to contend with and the absence of water for mining purposes has seriously interfered with work in many of the valuable mines. It is a problem that the people do not consider beyond their ability to solve, however, and one of the greatest works of the present time is the construction of an immense storage reservoir that will cost several million dollars and furnish water to a large district. The climate is such that the presence of water in abundance makes it profitable to raise the semi-tropical fruits and vegetables that have proved so valuable in other sections of the country.

CLEARS THE WAY FOR CANAL

Nicaragua Cancels Concessions and Abrogates Old Treaty. Nicaragua has cleared the way for the United States to dig the isthmian canal by revoking, forfeiting or canceling all concessions to all persons or governments that could iu any way clash with the interests of the United States. In decreeing that he would abrogate the “Treaty of amnesty in perpetuo,” commonly known as the “Dickinson-Ayon treaty of 1867,” President Zelaya is voluntarily renouncing the guarantee of sovereignty over the canal and leaving the way clear for its cession to the United States.

La Democracia, the semi-official daily paper of Managua, declares that treaty is to be abrogated because Nicaragua has cleared the canal route across her territory of all obligations to other persons and governments.

PAYING THE PIPER.

Stupcndons Fall in British Securities During the War. The stupendous fall in British government, rnilrond and industrial securities since the South African war commenced is almost without precedent. In two years, the Bankers’ Magazine says, the net decrease in the value of 325 selected listed securities amounts to the enormous total of £143,946,000. Consols, which the day before the Boer ultimatum were quoted at 103%, are now 9113-16, whereas, in the same period, several foreign government stocks nnd American railroads rose in value’ about £47,000,000. The decrease in fourteen British and Indian government funds amounted to £76,392,000. The common stock of nineteen British railroads lost in value, in the war period, over £69,000,000, while the decline in railroad debentures and preferences brings the total loss to over £IOO,000,000.

Mrs. Armour Will Marry.

The formal announcement of the engagement of Mrs. P. D. Armour, Jr., of Chicago, to P. A. Valentine is made by Mrs. Armour herself at the Netherland Hotel, New York.

MARKET BULLS GO ON A WILD RAMPAGE IN CHICAGO.

Wheat got over 80 cents in Chicago, the highest price of the year. Corn is near 70. Only twice in twenty years has it been as high. Oats for May delivery sold at 46% cents, the point from which their price descended back in 1884. Pork has gone as high as Sir Thomas Lipton put it in hi# corner of a year ago. Lard was selling for half ns much, almost 10 cents a pound for May delivery. The whole provision list was at the top prices of the year. This buying of grain has not been confined to the Chicago market, according to a dispatch from the Windy City. All over the West elevator men, storekeepers and farmers have been busy buying for days. The provision market holds up strong, and all kinds of live stock are bringing good prices.

OBJECTED TO CHESS.

Playing by Bishop Fitzgerald Caused a Furore in Pittsburg. Because several Pittsburg members of the Methodist Church, who are not familiar with chess playing, class that

game with poker, Bishop James N. Fitzgerald es St. Louis, who attend* ed the general missionary convention in the Pennsylvania city, called off all his engagements with chess players, in that city. He is fond of chess playing and during his leisure, while attending the convention engaged in several games with

Pittsburg friends. The members of Christ Church, where the convention was being hfeld, were shocked when they heard of this, and he was freely criticized. Bishop Fitzgerald is recognized as a good ches3 player. He learned the game through playing with his blind son.

MARRIAGE A FAILURE.

Mother of a Large Family Seeking a Divorce from Husband. According to Mrs. Josephine Ormsby of Chicago, who is a mother of quadruplets, and also of a total of fourteen children in seven years, marriage is a failure. She is suing her husband for a divorce, alleging desertion and cruelty. The fourteen Ormsby children embrace two sets of twins, one set of triplets, one set of quads and three who arrived alone. “No more marriage for me,” said Mrs. Ormsby, as she looked down on the four sleeping midgets. “I don’t intend to get married again and don’t need to. I have received hundreds of letters from men asking if I would accept their hands. The letters all went into the stove. Some of them actually offered to put up the money for a divorce, but I am through.”

PLEADS FOR HER SON.

Widow of General Fremont Aaka that Mercy Be fr-hown Her Boy. “Mercy for my son,” is the plea of Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, widow of first

MRS. FREMONT.

for six months on half pay and to be confined, as may be directed, for assaulting an enlisted man.

News of Minor Note.

More plague in Honolulu. The health of Count Tolstoi is improving. Gov. Hunt, Idaho, win help fight the railway combine. Oil was atruck about nine milea northeast of Kinsley, Kan., at a depth of 180 feet by parties sinking a well for water. Peter Riley, 77, was sentenced to one year in Moundsville, W. Vs., penitentiary for impersonating another Petes Riley and drawing s pension. . 4c w•“

lIEAT bulls gave the bears a great tossing up on the Chicago Board of Trade last week; in fact, bullish sentiment seemed to predominate in all of the exchanges throughout the country, and high prices were marked up on nearly all commodities

BISHOP FITZGERALD

Republican presidential candidate, Gen, John C. Fremont, to President Roosevelt. The President has before him the court martial proceedings in the case of Capt. F. P. Fremont of the Second infantry in the Philippines, sentenced to be suspended from rank

THE SHELL THAT FAILED.

Its Inventor, Louis Gathman, Declares It a Success. Louis Gathman, inventor of the shell that failed (though he denies this assertion of experts), is a Chicagoan who has

LOUIS GATHMAN.

feet in length. The projectile was a shell 18 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length, containing a charge of 500 pounds of wet gun cotton, the whole, including the shell, weighing 1,850 pounds. The claim of the inventor was that with a charge of 310 pounds of powder, his shell or torpedo would disable, by the detonation of the wet gun cotton, any battleship in existence at a distance of 3,500 yards. The target used in the test was a Kruppized steel plate, 11 inches thick, backed by 5 feet of steel. To the rear of the target was a bank of sand 8 feet high and 60 feet long. The gun was located f»00 feet from the target and the powder charge was reduced in the test, so as to represent the distance of 3,500 yards. When the shell struck the armor plate, the latter remained uninjured, while pieces of the shell flew in direction. Two other tests were made and while the target was cracked and otherwise damaged, the experts are of the opinion that the impact of the shells did the damage and not the composition entering into them. Gathman, however, declares the assertions of the experts to be false. He says the cracking of the plate was caused by the detonation of the wet gun cotton and that had the target been a battleship, no human agency could have stopped the incoming water and the explosion of the 400 pounds of gun cotton would have killed everybody on board.

THE RAILROADS

Articles of incorporation for the Cairo, Paducah and Northwestern Railway have been filed. It is said that not a locomotive for immediate delivery can be purchased In the United States. Gross earnings of the Chicago and Alton for October were $847,800, an Increase of $47,307. Five heavy locomotives suitable for freight or passenger service have been ordered by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois. New winter uniforms have been presented to all trainmen of the Louisville and Nashville without cost to the employes. A train load of children from a New York orphan asylum arrived in Chicago the other day over the Wabaifli and were taken west by the Rock Island to Vinton, lowa. The executive officers of the Western roads have appointed George W. Ristine and C. A. Parker a pass committee to present a plan for limiting the issuing of passes. The Oklahoma, Texas nnd Gdlf Railway, to run from Kingfisher, via Oklahoma City and Coal Gate, I. T., to Paris, Texas, has been incorporated at Oklahoma City. A tourist sleeping car is now operated between Chicago and Los Angeles, Cal., once a week over the Burlington. The car departs from Chicago every Tuesday and runs via Kansas City. A check for $50,000 has been given to Mrs. P. T. Downs of the St. Paul by the Great Northern Railroad. Mr. Downs, her husband, assistant general superintendent of the road, and her son were recently killed in a wreck on the Great Northern. The Mobile nnd Ohio lias inaugurated Its daily line of through Pullman sleeping car service between St. Louis and Mobile, New Orleans and Jacksonville. The traffic over the Grand Trunk Railway system to the summer resorts located on their line daring the past season has been somewhat phenomenal, especially the heavy tourist travel that made the Highlands of Ontario- their objective point. From statistics compiled to date over 25,000 passengers were carried Into the northern districts during the past summer from points all over the continent

devoted much of his time to the work of invention and has gained considerable celebrity. The tests occurred at Sandy Hook. The gun used iu the tests was a specially built piece.of ordnapee, six inches larger in bore and several feet longer than any now in use, being., of 18inch bore and 44

RECORD OF THE WEEK

INDIANA INCIDENTS TERSELY TOLD. Body of Farmer Fonnd in Lumber Yard -A Whole Family Arrests 1 on Sus-picion-Coroner Fails to Secure Proofs' of Murder—Explosion in Distillery. Willis Ilaynes, a young fanner, near New Maysville, sentjjis teams to Coat.esville for lumber, following in a buggy, and despatching the loaded wagons on the return, while he remained behind. That evening, about 7 o’clock, he was seen passing a lumber yard, and the next morning he was found iu the yard, badly beaten and unconscious. "He died without regaining consciousness. Investigation discloses that he was attacked by unknown men, and his cries for help were heard by Samuel Oliver, living one hundred yards distant, but he gave no special heed thereto. A post-mortem disclosed that Haynes’ skull was fractured sufficiently to cause death. There is no clew to the identity of his assailants. Fails to Prove a Murder. An impenetrable mystery still shrouds the finding of Mrs. John Mullinix’s body in an abandoned cistern at the home of her father, John Sharp, at Asherville. Coroner Mushon held an inquest and several witnesses were examined, but not one was able to throw any light on the case. The coroner says there was no water in the luugs, which convinces him that death was not caused by drowning. No clew to any crime has yet been developed and the parents of Mrs. MullinlX are confident she jumped into the cistern. They say she had been brooding over her husband’s death, which occurred a year ago, and at times was morose and acted queerly. Deserter Finds Life Hard. Virgil Weber, 24 years old, is a prisoner in the guardhouse at Fort Sheridan, and is said to be dying from grief because "he cannot see his mother, who has been sick for some time. Weber deserted last March and came to Evansville to see, his mother. An officer from Fort Sheridan, arrested him and took him back. He was sentenced to the guardhouse and, it is said, has been confined there ever since. The old mother has worried hejgelf gray over her son, and it is feared she cannot survive many days. A letter to her from Chicago states her boy was fast turning gray. Miner Lured to His Death. William Heck, a coal miner, went to the house of Levi Bird in Terre Haute, and while sitting in a chair was struck from behind and injured so badly that he died. At first it was said that James Bird, a 22-year-old son who Is thought to be demented, had struck the blow, but Levi Bird and the mother, a sister and Mrs. Hansen, a stepsister, who were present, have been arrested. The son escaped. The story the coroner is investigating is that Heck was lured into the house to be assassinated because he was a “blackleg” miner. Explosion in a Distillery. An explosion from ail unknown cause at the Merchants’ distillery in Terre Haute caused a loss of about $20,000 in property. As the distillery was grinding at a capacity of 25,000 gallons a day the interruption proves a great loss. It is expected to be able to run about one-tifth that capacity temporarily. Four firemen, Morelock, Early, Walsh and Cravens, were badly injured. State News in Brief. Holley Mosher, 15, Columbia City, accidentally shot off one of his arms. Fire in the Big Four freight depot at Indianapolis caused $25,000 damage. Johnson, the negro who killed Joel Combs, has been given a life sentence at Indianapolis. Henry Allen, aged 12, fell into a corn bin at an Onktown elevator and was crushed to death. R. It. Scott, proprietor of stores at Bieknell and Mooresville, lias assigned, with liabilities of $37,000 and assets of $34,000. Ex-County Commissioner John W. Wilson, Kokomo, was thrown against a telegraph pole in a runaway and perhaps fatally injured. An electric car loaded with twenty-five glass workers at Anderson collided with a coal car while returning to the city from the factory. All of the workmen were more or less injured, three fatally so. A strike in Terre Haute at- the works of the American Car and Foundry Company owing to a reduction in the pay for one kind of work on an order for 500 cars for the Illinois Central lias thrown 150 men out of employment. The body of a man with a bullet wound in tjie back of the head was found five miles south of Indianapolis in a wood on the bank of Lick creek. Levi Fisher, a farmer, says he saw two men in the woods and heard revolver shots. The dead man held a revolver in one hand, all the chambers except one being full. William Boyd, who was mourned ns dead, returned from the Klondike with $60,000 that he has accumulated by prospecting in the Alaska gold field. Boyd formerly lived at Great Falls, Mont., was n prospector nnd miner in the Western States and made a number of small finds. Seven years ago he came to Indiana. Boyd, four yeurs ago, pipcured an outfit and went to Dawson. He returned to his wife nnd daughter after a year’s absence and reported that lie had not located a paying claim. He went hack to the frozen north three years ago with all the money he had. As nothing was heard from him it was thought that he had perished. His wife was compelled to work as a servant in n Marion, hotel to support herself and daughter during his absence. Martin Veneman of Muncie c<{*ne home the other night and told his wife that his seprch for work was unsuccessful. His wife handed him a letter informing him thHt he had fallen heir to SIOO,OOO from the estate of his grandfather in Pittsburg, Pa. Fire damaged the plant of the Crescent Printing Company nt Evansville to tbo extent of $50,000. Insurance, $20,000. For some tlmo the Masonic Temple, which Is over the printing plant, was threatened. The fire originated in the rear of the building and is supposed to ha*e been of Incendiary origin.

JOLLY JOKER.

“Who Is the helo of the play?” "I can’t tell you his name, but he’§ an angel.” “Is she a polite girl?” “Not at all. She finds It impossible to break herself of the habit of telling the truth.’ He —Now, don’t you bother to help me on with my coat. She—lt’s no bother. It’s a pleasure.—Town Topics. Heredity. “Wot you doin’, chile?” “Nothin’, mammy. “My, but you is gittin’ like yooh father.”—Baltimore World. Blobbs—“Wigwag must be making an awful lot of money.” Slobbs—“l should say he is. I actually believe fie is making more than his wife can spend.” “I believe Mrs. Hemlock would rather quarrel with, her husband than with anybody else.” “Decidedly! Force always seeks the line of least resistance.” Doctor—Did you take my prescription, ma’am? Patient—Yes; but, say, doctor, paper’s awful hard to get down, an’ it didn’t seem to do roe no good.— Chicago News. j Employer—And how long"were you In your last place, my good man? James (just out of Folsom penitentiary)—Ten years, sir, and I never had a single evening out.—Ex. “Why, gentlemen!” cried the afterdinner speaker, tragically, “what would nation be without the ladles?” “Stag-nation, of course,” murmured the Cheerful Idiot.-Judge. “Didn’t you go away at all, Mrs. Dash?” “No; Mr. Dash said he was so well fixed now that we could afford to stay at home if we wanted to—so we did.”—Detroit Free Press. He —I shall never marry until I meet a woman who is my direct opposite. She (encouragingly)—Well, Mr. Duffer, there are plenty of bright, intelligent girls In the neighborhood. A Guarantee and a Promise. “Do you guarantee this goods not to fade?” “Absolutely! And if it does we will sell you new goods to match the changed color.”—lndianapolis News. Not His Fault. “Do you realize,” said the economist, “that there Is a heavy surplus In the United States Treasury?” “Well,” answered Senator Sorghum, “it ain't my fault.”—Washington Star. Newlywed—“ Why don’t you take a wife?” Bachelor—“My income is only sufficient for one.” Newlywed—“ Well, If she really loved you she would probably be satisfied with that.”—Puck. “Don’t you miss you husband very much now that he is away. “Oh, not At breakfast I just stand his newspaper up in front of n plate and half the time I really forget he isn’t there.”—Exchange. “That Is your husband rapping!” announced the medium in a solemn voice. “My husband rapping?” said the widow, absently; “gracious! be must have forgotten his night-key!”—Philadelphia Record. In His Favor. She—Bapa says that a young man who smokes cigarettes will never set the world on fire. He—Well, that’s the first good thing I ever heard any one say of a cigarette smoker.— Yonkers Statesman. Dr. Brown—“ Well did you keep tbs thermometer In the room at 70 degrees, as I told you?” Mrs. Murphy—“l did, indade, doctor, but I had a hard toime to do It. The only place It would stay at slvinty was fornlst the chimneypiece.”—Life.

Poet—l was pleased to see my poem In your paper. Is there any money Editor—Oh, no; we slia'n’t charge you anything this time. It is your first offense, you know. If, however, it Is repeated, we can not let you off again so easily.—Boston Transcript. Young Wife—“l received to-day a beautiful diploma from the cooking school—on pftrchment—and I’ve celebrated by making you this dish. Now, just guess what it is.” Young Husband (chewing on his burnt omelet)— “The diploma?”—Fliegende Blatter. Manoeuvers. Lieutenant Nobs (Just arrived)—How long will you take to drive me to the fort, cabby? CabbyTen minues, captlng, by the short cut through the halleys. But the military alius goes the long way round, through the fashionable part o’ the town, yer honor, which takes an hour. (Cabby, gets his hour.)—Punch. “ ’Cordin t’ th’ statoots,” began Judge Wayback, as he stood up, “I’ll hev t’ glv’ y’ ten years t’ th’ pennyteuchurry.” “But,” exclaimed the lawyer for the defendant, Jumping to his feet, “there are extenuating circumstances.” “They is?" cried the Judge in alarm. “Es I thought thet, durncd If I wouldn’t glv’ him fifteen years.”—Columbus Journal. “There, my dear,” said the returned hunter, “there’s one bird for you, anyway. Bagged him just ns 1 was about to give up in disgust.” “Oh, George!” she exclaimed, “it’s a carrier-pigeon, isn’t it?” “Not much! It’s a quail.” "But it has a card tied to its leg, with some message on It. Let’s see. It says: ‘John Jones, Poultry and Game, Central Market.’ ’’—Philadelphia Press. The doctor examined his patient carefully, and, with a grave face, told him that he was very ill, and asked if he Imd consulted any one else. “Oh,” said the man, “I went to see a druggist and asked his advice, and he ” “Druggtst!” the doctor broke in. angrily; “what was the good of that? The best thing you can do when a druggist gives you a bit of advice is to do exactly th# opposite.” “And he,” the patient continued, “advised me to come to you." —Ex. #