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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09
LOST ELECTRIC ENERGY
PURDUE SCIENTISTS WILL TRY TO
LEARN WHERE 1T GOES.
Great Investigation on Lines Of the
Union Traction Comparable PAW
SophOmores Elect Editors.
Special to The Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MCNCIE, Ind March S.-From an in
vestigati0n OF the great electric interurban
system OF the Union Traction Company OF
Indiana 10 ascertain the loss Of power from
the time the coal is put in the furnace until
the electric power is transmitted 10 the
axles on the large interurban cars students
and professors Of electrical engineering at
Purdue University will endeavor 10 give to
science and the electrical world facts that
have long remained a secret. This investl-
cation. which is expected to be of world
wide Importance is now being planned. IL
viii be made under the direction Of Elec-
trician Albert :. Richey. OF the Union Trac-
ton Company. who is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb Rfchey. Of Muncie. and who
formerly resided in this city, and Prof. w.
L. Goldsborough. head Of the department
of electrical engineering at Purdue. 1t will
begin on March - and will extend over
practically the entire line OF the traction
company. embracing about 100 miles Of
track The mammoth power house at An
derson. which furnishes power for the en-
tire system. will be the starting point.
Already a corps of electrical engineers
from the university has begun the work OF
arranging the appliances which viii be
necessary to the success Of the experiments
ATTENDING the investigation. The machinery
OF the company will be given thorough
test One hundred dollars worth OF coal
probably VIII be used in making the in
vestigation Connected with the lnvestiga-
ton wiz be A. s Richey. OF the Union
Traction Company; Messrs. Reid, Gregg,
Zapp. DOstal Dinsmore. FilsOn, Hollings-
worth. Petfcolas and Hofft, seniors in the
electrical department. oscar Stein, senior
In the mechanical department; Professor
GOldsborOugh and about forty other stu
dents from all grades OF the electrical de-
partment.
units of power which represents the coal
As il is placed into the furnace but three
units actually reach the aXleS of the cars
10 furnish the power for their propulsion.
Taking as a basis one hundred units of
power il is estimated that the loss in units
is as follows:
Waste heat which escapes by way of the
Waste by steam exhaust pipes.............. 55
Loss by heat radiation. Observation-Disclosures. 13
Loss by friction In the engine. ---..--.--..-
Loss in transmission and transfOrma-
ton in the generatOr.................
IoJdl losses -----.-..-.-. ~
The loss will be measured as accurately
a. science Will permit from the time the
coal is thrown into the furnace until the
power is transmitted TO the axle.
After the Investigation authorities Will set
their heads 10 work TO devise a plan where
by the loss OF this immense amount of
power may be reduced. The investigation
will also be watched by the arrangements
Of other electric railroad systems.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09
MANY BLOCKHOUsEs.
Tiny Forts Stretching $500 Miles
Around the Land of the Beers.
london Special.

London Special.
People here have become so tired Of the
reports. that the war in South Africa is
drawing TO a close" that the statement
is no longer regarded anything more
forceful and authoritative than an ordinary
newspaper colloquialism, and yet the study
OF the dispatches sent almost daily from
the front will show that the progress made
by Kitchener during the last few months
has been steady and consistent. There has
been no retrogression. The British troops
have sustained a few minor disasters but
the campaign of harassment Is no longer
pursued solely by the Beers The burghers
are being penned into corners and driven
into holes from which emergence TO life
liberty and the pursuit OF happiness be-
comes increasingly difficult with time.
From the British standpoint. all this is
excellent. and people are beginning TO re-
alize that the government made no mistake
when the conduct Of the war was trans
ferred from Roberts TO the man OF unbend-
ing will. Of untiring enersy-to the man
who Is to-day perhaps the greatest military
---rr "a the world-to Kitchener. the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09

is the guest Of her brother at the dormi-
tory.
Miss Georgia Hiatt was called to her
home In Paramount by the death Of her
grandfather.
Adah Elliott has gone to her home I'm
KnghtstOwn 10 attend the funeral OF her
uncle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09

For couch, like cut. Solid oak frame: upholstered
In the pest grade OF velours or silk plush Fver1
couch is Dulit upon steel construction steel wiz.
cabies nrIniy locking every spring in an uprtoh
POSITION, which makes il absolutely firm and ca
not give way. We use this steel construction on
ali OF our couches, from the chea pest up v-itbont
any extra charge. - ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09

For one Of Bucks Famous Steel Ranges
high closet white enamel oven. Every one
guaranteed TO the purchasers satisfaction.
One sold in a new neighborhood always
sells a dozen more for US.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
FIREMAN KILLED.
Engineer Badly Scalded In a Rail.
road Smashup at Westfeld, Mass.

Westfield, Mass, Aug. 2S.-Archie T.,
Whetmore, fireman on the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad, was
fatally scalded and George Van Vech
ten, engineer of the same train. was
painfully injured in wreck in this
town last evening. WhetmOre died of
his injuries about 8 o'clock. Van
Vachten will recover from his injuries.
Both men lived in Westtield.
The wreck was caused by the loco
motive leaving the rails. When the
train, due in this town at $3.50 p. NJ.
reached point 200 yards south of the
Westfield station, the locomotive
jumped the track, and dragged with II
the tender and baggage car. The
train was going at such a speed that
the locomotive and tender ran between
the rails for distance Of 100 yards and
then both turned over. The baggage
car jumped the rails and ran down ar
embankment. Baggagemaster Cross
was slightly injured.
When the locomotive and tender fel
over they were in such position that
the engineer and fireman were pinned
in the cab and unable to eXtrcatt
themselves. Steam from the boiler at
once filed the cab and scald I'd the i'm
prisOned men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Rudyard Kipling has written 1G0
short stories.
Henry Watterson denies that he is a
candidate for Governor of Kentucky.
Professor Schcnck. author OF "The
Determination of Sex" died in Styria.
Governor Cummins. of Iowa. is one
of Americas foremost authorities on
forestry.
Prince Henry Of Prussia, like his
brother the Kaiser, is an earnest stu
dent of music
King Edward has devoted the gift Of
$4,000 received from the Maharaj jah
of Gwallor to the hospital fund.
John u. Rockefeller. as all the world
knows, plays golf. That and a mild
game Of ping pong indoors keeps away
the blues.
William A. Hemphill, former Mayor
of Atlanta, Ga, and founder of the
Atlanta Constitution. died suddenly at
his home in Atlanta.
The will of John w. Mackay divided
his estate into two portions, leaving
one to his widow and the other to his
son. Clarence ii. Mackay.
= Friends of Senator Foraker, of Ohio,
are working for his nomination for
Vice-Presidept, hoping to block any
chance of the nomination OF Senator
Hanna for President.
The gallant General De Wet objects
to being termed guerrilla leader
The Bloemfontein Post so referred to
him and subsequently withdrew the
phrase at the Boer generals request.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Gaze Fails of Nomination,

Sacramento. Cal, Aug. 2S.-The most
hOtly contested factional fight in the
history of the Republican party in
California came to an end yesterday
when the sixth ballot was taken in the
state convention for the gubernator al
nomination. Governor Gage reached
his highest vote on the fourth ballot,
When Shasta county was reached in the
sixth rollcall. the Gage people began
to cast their votes for pardee and then
the slide commenced. Long before
San Diego county was reached Parders
nomination was assured. DR.. Parlee
made a brief address. thanking the
convention and predicting success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
CUT TO WATERS EDGE.
Steamer Barely Escapes What Might
Have Been Fearful Calamity.

New York. Aug. 2S.-In broad day
light and bright sunshine Il coiliSo
occurred in New York harbor yester.
day between an incoming passenger
liner and an out bound freight steamer.
Steamship Liguria, with over HOO
souls Oh board, was run down in the
Narrows by the British steamer Pc
COMO bound out for ports in the Medi-
terranean. A succession of whistle
blasts was followed by tremendous
crash and the PeconiO's bow smashed
into the hull of the Liguria Just forward
of the fOremast.
The Liguria's hull was cut to the
waters edge and water poured into the
aperture. The Peconio. as she driftrd
away. scraped the hull of me l.iguria
and carried away the companion lad
der. The bow of the Peconio on the
port side was stove in and the stem
turned to starboard.
On board the liner all was confusion
for few minutes but Captain Montana
restored order promptly. and forced the
steerage passengers over to the Stir-
board side in order to bring the hole
cut by the PecOnio above the water.
This effort was so successful that very
little water entered the liner.
Pilot Kramer, who brought the
Liguria into port. said that the fault
was all with the PccOniO. The Pc
COMO was so damaged that she re-
turned for repairs. The I.iguria. Hfter
the inspection Of passengers at quar-
antine. proceeded to her dock.
On board the italian liner were 81
saloon. % second cabin. and 9G5 steer
age passengers There were no cas-
ualties on board the Liguria nor on the
PecOnio
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Rooster in Harness.

A Minnesota paper tells Of giant
buff cochin rooster, owned by Mr..
Plumason, of Luverne, Minn., says the
Youths Companion, which has Deen
trained to trot in harness, pulling
a tiny cart in which rides the baby son
of it's owner. Golden Duke is the name
of this strangest of fowls, and it is a
prize winner in its class as we'll as a
freak. The big bird was broken to
harness by the boys of the Plumason
household, and now seems to enjoy its
work. 1t wears little harness and is
guided by reins, which it carries in its
bill. 1t is the master of several gaits.
and at the word of command given by
the small child who is driving it will
walk run. trot or come to standstill.
At home in the country the big rooster
often pulls the cart and its occupant
for half mile or more without stop
ping" i
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30

The dearth of business in the retail
market continues and though the Of
ferngs are of good quality buyers
are extremely scarce. Quotations for
staples are unchanged from last week:
POTATOES-Long Islands, $l.50@
$l.75; Bristols, $1.50@1.6O per bbl;
yellow sweet $275@3.25; red and
white, $175@2 per Dbl.
TRUCK-Onions, Egyptian, $2.75
per bag; Bermuda, So per crt; Ken
tLcky, $2.25@2.75 per bag; native,
$2.5O@2.75 per bbl; S0@9Oc per bu.
Celery is quoted at 75c per doz; spin
ach, 1Oc per bx; lettuce, 25c per doz;
radishes, 1Oc per box; caullfowers,
sl.25 per long box. Cabbage are
about steady at S. per 100 for good
lots. Cucumbers are in full supply
and easy at about 81 per box, with Sec
onds at 25c. Tomatoes are easy on
Jersey at 5O@75c per crt, with native
at $l.50@2 per box, and with hot
house at 10c per lb. Squashes. $l.25
also per Dbl, as to quality and va
riety. Yellow turnips. $3.50 per Dbl;
white 75c per bu; carrots, soc; heets.
;30c. Egg plants are sold at $l.5O@2
per crt. as to quality. I.eeks are quot
I a. t0c per doz; mint. 25c; cress,
S5c; parsley, 1Oc per box.
I HAY-Per ton. $1S@19; lever
grades, $14@14.50: rye straw, $l6@
III per ton: oat straw. $10@11 per ton.
I POTATOES are little easier: bulk
rose and hebrons, 45@55c per bu; bar
rels. Long Island, $1.5O@1.6O; Bris,
itols. 81 .45M1 GO per bbl; yellow sweet
t""N3j0; red and white. $2@2.5O per
Dbl.
! BUTTER-Northern creamery. 2O@
I21 1-2c: western creamery. 2lc: north
.ern dairy. 2O121c.
CHEESE-1O@lO 1-2c.
7 EGGS-Fresn hennery, per doz, 24M
l27c; fresh western, cG@2lc.
7 BEANS-Choice hand d-pickeu pea, s,
t@2.O5; yellow eye. $2.35@2.40; red
kidney, $225@2.45.
, PEAS-Choice white, $l.4V@ l.5O
fgreen, $155@1.60.
FRUIT-Calfornil oranges are
about over for the season, with only
a few lett, and prices nominal. There
are still few Mediterraneans. They
are quoted at $4@G per box, with hal
boxes at Sz@25O. Lemons are in fall
supply, with the demand fair. though
not what 1t wOu.I be with hotte
weather. Prices are steady: For $50!
the quotation is 1904 per box; SOOs
$350@5. the latter price for fancy
California pears are still at hand; nic'
and pretty cheap. Native pears arr
scarce, with few coming forward
California, $125@2.5Q per box; native
In bbls, $25O6 $50 Georgia peache
are getting near the end, with Dela
wares coming along freely. They ar
quoted last at $1@1.75 for Georgias
with Delawares at J0c@1.25 per bskt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30

Tamaqua, Pa, Aug. 2S.-The situa
ton in the Panther creek valley is Sc
rous. Early last evening two com
panies of the Twelfth regiment were
sent through the valley on a troll ~ car.
All along the line the soldiers were
hOoted and jeered and it was not
deemed prudent to take them off the
ears. While Mary Markley was carry
ing supper to her brother. who is EN-
ployed at a colliery near Lansford. she
was set upon and severely beaten by Il
crowd of women. The civil authori'
ties are fearful that serious clash will
occur between the troops and the
strikers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
WOODSTOCK. VT. SATURDAY. AUGUST 30 1902
as their stronger brothers

do.
The true line of cleavage lies between
the good citizen and the bad citizen;
and the line of cleavage may, and often
does, run at right angles to that which
divides the rich and the poor. The
signs Of virtue lie In mans capacity to
care for what Is outside himself. The
man who lives simply, and justly and
hoEorabiy, whether rich or poor, Is q
good citizen. Those who dream only
of idleness and pleasure, who haze
others and fail TO recognize the duty or
eacb man TO his brother. these. be they
rich or poor, are the enemies Of tho
state.
The misuse Of property Is one man.
ifestation of the same evil spirit which
under changed circumstances denies
the right of property because this right
Is in the hands of others. In Il purely
material civilization the bitterness OF
additional proof of the extraordinary
Importance of being regarded MS a
valuable foundation on which haEp!-
ness may with wisdom be built and
this Is mistaken for happiness itself. so
that material prosperity becomes the
one standard. then. alike by those who
enjoy such prosperity in slothful or
criminal ease and by those who in no
less evil manner rail ut envy. and lonS
for it, poverty Is held to be shameful
and money. whether well, or illgottrn.
to stand for merit.
Now all this does not mean condemna-
tion of progress. 1t Is mere folly to
try to dig up the dead past, and scnnt
is the good that comes from asceticism
and retirement from the world. But
let us make sure that our progress Is
in the essentials as well as in the in
cidenta1s. Material prosperity without
the moral lift toward Righteousness
means a diminished capacity for hap
piness and debaSed character The
worth of a civilization is the worth 0f
the man at its centre. When this man
lacks moral rectitude, material prog
ress only makes bad worse and social
problems still darker and more com
pleX.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30

The tongue OF rumor is like q sharp
instrument in the hand of the stealthy
assassin. 1t inficts wound against
which the victim has no defense, for
it is aimed by hand concealed. Many
innocent ones have suffered, peaceful
homes have been rent asunder, count
less hearts broken and friendships
destroyed by it. Shakespeare likens
the author of a rumor to thief. and
this is not too strong delineation Of
such a character: HE who steals my
purse steals trash, but he who robs me
of my good name takes that which
ne'er enrichens him, but leaves me
poor indeed"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Worried Over Finances.

Boston, Aug. 2S.-David Segal, a
Hebrew, who recently came to this
city from New York. attempted TO kill
his wife, Dora, and his step daughter,
Lillian Cohen. yesterday at 81 Leveretl
street The wouldbe murderer then
turned the revolver on himself with
fatal results. Neither of the women
was injured. 1t Is believed that Sc
gals mind became unbalanced owing
to financial troubles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Mines Turning Out Coal.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 2S.--The coal
operators in the Wyoming region con,
tnue to make gains. The Avondale
mine sent $50 tons of coal to the breaker
yesterday 1t Is also said that Ovrr 200
tons were mined at the DorranCe col.
liery. President Mitchell and the dis
trict presidents were in conference
again yesterday but no part of the pro
ceeNngs would be given out for pub
lication,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
liohtnino's Freaks.

At recent medical meeting in
Vienna, says the Vienna correspondent
of The Paris Messenger, DR.. Jellinek
demonstrated strange case of injury
by lightning. The patient was one
of the thirteen persons struck by a
flash. Not one of the number was
killed, yet all were injured. Clothes
were torn but not burnt; one man
had a boot torn to pieces, yet only a
small hole was found in the sole Of
his foot.
The patient had been rendered un-
conscious for some minutes. Now he Is
lame in both legs, but DR.. Jellinek
hopes to cure him completely.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Two AIleued Forqers.

Boston, Aug. 2S.-Baptist OrizOOnian,
an engraver, and Avedis ID. Avedia-
vian. NJ. D.. were arrested here yestcr
day on the charge of forgery. The
specific charge is that they forged the
names of President Capen Of Tufts
college and of Arthur f. Mason,
formerly secretary Of the college, TO n
diploma of the college of medicine In
the medical department of Tufts col
lppe
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Uniuue Record,

Judge and Mrs. G. l.. Mitchell, OF
Eureka, are able to boast of rather
novel record. They have been married
forty three years. and during all that
time there has never been death or
birth in the family and Mrs. Mitchell
says that only twice in her married
life did she have to get up in the night
to hunt collie medicine for her hus-
band.-Kansrs City Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
AIuer's Friends at Work.

Detroit, Aug. 2S.-General Alger,
former secretary of war, who is a
candidate for the United States senate,
to succeed the late James Mcmillan,
left yesterday for two weeks bust
ness trip In the east. A committee of
prominent men from all parts of the
state is now being formed to aid Gen
eral Algers candidacy. o..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Ouadruple Drowning Accident.

Newburgh, n. Y, Aug. 2S. -Four
young women, Anna and Susan Beach
and Stella and Martha Duncan, we're
drowned in Lake Pearce yesterday.
The Beach sisters were guests of the
Duncan girls. The four went in batI-
ing. Surprising that the shore sloped
gently. they joined hands and walked
out into the water. In moment they
were beyond their depth. None Of
them could swim.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
In Labor's Behalf.

London, Aug. 2S.-Alfred Mose.ep
the diamond merchant, who recently
visited the United States to arrange
for sending an industrial and edIca'
tional commission to America. yester'
unionists and Representatives OF staple
industries in the united kingdom to
visit the United States as his guests
for the purpose of examining into its
Industrial situation and progress. with
reference to their effect on the position
and prospects of the workingmen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Said to Have Three Wives.

Boston, Aug 2S.-GOvernOr Crane
yesterday honored the reGuisitlOn in
the case of William w. Damon, wanted
in Maine for polygamy. Bertha NJ.
Knight of WestbrOOk, Me-, who mar
ried Damon in 1901, claims she as
certained that Damon had married
Rose HOff at Sacramento. Cal. in
1900. which would make the Maine
ceremony illegal. 1t is alleged that
officers have found out that Damon
married on July 81 last Miss Let.ie
Wiggin Of this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Dorr and O'Brjen Fined,

Manila, Aug. 2S.-Fredcrick DOrr,
the proprietor and Edward OBrirn,
the editor of Freedom, recently CON
victed of SeditiOn, have been fined
$1,000, without imprisonment. Dorr
and O'Brien were each sentenced Aug.
% to six months in prison and were
fined $1,000 for libelling BentO Le-
garda, a native member of the Philip
pine civil commission.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Earthquakes In Mindanao.

Washington. Aug. 2S.-A cablcgram
received ut the war department from
General Chaffee reports series of
earthquakes in the Lake Lanao coun-
try, in the Moro section Of Mindanao,
near the headquarters of the American
forces there. The rivers and noun
tains were considerably disturbed and
80 or 60 naives killed, but no Amer
leans Derished.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Double Murder and Suicide.

New York, Aug. 2S-LiZZie Otto,
Arthur Campbell ard Christian Cans
are dead as the result of a tragedy
which took place yesterday in the
apartments of the woman. The woman
and Campbell. it is believed. died al
most instantly. Cans died last night
1t is said by the police that Cans shot
the woman and Campbell because he
objected to the presence of the latter
there Then he fired bullet into the
base of his brain, striking the spinal
cord
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Requlsition Papers for Foster.

Boston. Aug. Ex-Governor Crane
has honored the requsition for Julian
Foster. a negro. wanted by the au-
thOrities of South Carolina, charged
with the murder of Lewis White. an
other negro. and Governor McSweeney
of South Carolina has been notified.
Foster Is now under arrest at Clinton,
Mass. He will be taken back to South
Carolina.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
Killed Tormenters.

Helena. Mont, Aug. 2S.-JOhn Reit,
farmer living near Lewiston, shot
George Fredericks and Jacob STANCE,
neighbors who were endeavOring to
handle him in whltecap style. He
instantly killed Fredericks and fatally
wounded STANCE. They had prepared
tar and feathers. but he managed 10
reach his gun before they could act.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
First Blood for CASTOR.

Boston, Aug. 2S.--On the face Of
Democratic nomination papers filed Mt
the city committee rooms yesterday
CASTOR leads Hamln in ward delega'
tion tickets in the contest for the Demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomination. Cas-
ton has ticket in every ward, but
Hamlin has one in only four wards.
There are some unpledeed tickets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30

New York, Aug. 2S.-A $4,000
diamond robbery took place on the
Bowery Aug IL. Since then the police
of many cities have been on the look
out for Louis Cohen, jewelry pedlar,
who Is charged with the crime. Yes
terday a New York detective arrested
him in Montreal, where he is held to
await eXtraditiOn papers.