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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-11
CRISIS IN BIG FLYER OF
ROCKEFELLER, JR.

pointed out to his young friend that
there was a substantially short inter-
est in the stock, which could very cas-
lily be squeezed" Then began the sky
rocketing upwards, with quotations ad-
vancing within a short time from % to
41%. At about the top, the principal
short interest made a private settle
ment. From that time began the
usual end of a sky-rocket, by the fall
ing of the stick. From 40 downward
to 10, Mr.. Rockefeller was compelled to
buy more than he could sell.
In this way, instead of the $5,000,000
which it was originally supposed would
fill all the requirements, the amount
has grown until upward of $10,000,000
is understood to be invested in the
manipulation.
Now comes the other side of the
story. Like the younger Gould and
the younger Vanderbilt whose fathers
came to their assistance under similar
circumstances, the younger Rockefeller
was compelled to apply for aid John
d. Rockefeller being veteran in Wall
street, advised his son to steady the
stock at a point where it would be
possible to liquidate at least a portion
of his holdings. In furtherance of this
scheme it was necessary to create the
impression that there was a short in
terest which was growing steadily and
that the insiders, notwithstanding this
accumulated interest were holding the
price firm in the neighborhood of the
quotation at which liquidation was de-
sirable. T. c. Buck, who had appeared
originally as a buyer Of the stock now
assumed the role Of a seller. More
than that. his selling was Immediate
ly followed by the borrowing of stock
from various brokerage firms.
$4,000 SHARES IN SHORT INTER
EST.
At the present time, the short inter-
est. which it is understood Mr.. Buck
represents, amounts to nearly $4,000
shares.
The most positive sort of tips" are
circulated in Wall street that another
movement in leather is due, and that
the price will rise higher than in the
last advance There are no longer
rumors afioat concerning the alleged
discovery of deposits of petroleum on
the lands owned by the company, nor
is there very much being said about
the plan for the readjustment of the
securities Of the company. In the face
of all the heavy slump in the market
leather common has remained very
firm.
Spectators, however, are wondering
when Mr. Buck will return his borrow
ed stock and in whose name the GER
tifcates will stand 1t is believed that
no matter what name it may be, the
actual owner will be John D. Rookie
Teller, Jr.
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Information

81 have noticed" said the Rev. DR.:
Goodman. pausing in his discourse, that
two or three of the brethren have looked
at their watches several times in the last
few minutes. For fear their timeptecess
may not agree, l will say that the correct
time is II AS. set my watch by the reg
ulator at the jewelers. last night. The
sermon will be over at 1901. 1t would
have closed promptly at y but for this
depression. Let us proceed to consider
now what the apostle meant when he
says: L press toward the mark
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N E W YORK ST OCK s .
December 9, 1899.
(Reported by Winslow & Coz
RAILROAD COMPANIES
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That WasGOOd

and right to the point, like our market
letters We give you the news as we get
times not, but it is always ito the point." "
Sometimes we draw our own conclusions
and sometimes we leave that to our read
ers but whether or no, we need not IN
fuence you, as we have absolutely no
inside information" We think stocks
will be a sale on the rallies until Jan. list,
and that wheat is a purchase, but if you
think differently there is no harm done.
We are just as glad to get a sell order as
We are to get buy order, and the mar
gins and commissions are the same. Send
for our free book
ROW0 Crosby Z Co., e e c %a s ST. ssS Boston 5SS
Worcester office, rooms 4O5 and 406, State
Mutual Building.
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Aug. N. Currler & Lincoln,
FIRE = INSURANCE,
Established 184E.
Long Distance Telephone, 1872,
492 Main ST., Worcester, Mass
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THE CHICAGO MARKET.
(Reported by j. L. McLean.)
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STOCK MARKET.
Latest Quotations of Saturday From
Sunday Spy.

sToN SToC TX s.
(Reported by Kinnicutt & DeWitt,)
TELEPHONE STOCKS.
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QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
Insures the safest classes of property for
/, 8 and years.
Cash fund. January l. 1888. ...... .$642, 531 IS
Surplus over al liabilities. ........ 3S4 531 IS
Losses paid the past year. ........ 81 436 80
Dividends paid the past year,. 69,649 81
Gain in surplus the past year.! 2,376 80
And every loss paid in full.
CHAS. A. HOW LAND, Pres. and Treas.
WILLIAM R. LAY. Secretary.
CIIAS. E. GRANT. Agent, $50 Main St.,
Worcester.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
NAILED TO THE MAST.

Lubec, July Emperor William In
celebrating the weeks end at the yacht
club luncheon here today. said: 81 hope
the founding of the Lubec Yacht club
Is q token Of the tendency Of the nation
to seek Its future more and more upon
the water. The lead was naturally taken
By the Hansa towns, especially by Lubeo,
where every inch of ground relates histo-
rical: volumes / hope the blossoming
sport Of sailing win contribute to
strengthen the inte-e n German enter
prise abroad and p'te the training Of
sailors. hope tins lag Of my grand
father, like thai Of &elsun. will not only
be tied, but nailed, to the mast, and may
it only be lowered again when God
pleases, and then with honor
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
YELLOW JACK RETREATING.

Santiago de Cuba. July 1.-THE yellow
fever situation shows q great improve.
inent no deaths having occurred in two
days and only five new cases. all In the
fifth regiment camp, near the Spanish
barracks. The camp at Ell Moro is on
the road to health, no new cases having
been reported in week. One company
left the infected camp today for Boniato
and the remainder of the troops will leave
tomorrow. There is no infection In the
city.
AIparty of six Americans on a cattle
ranch near the city were poisoned yes
terday and narrowly escaped death, ont
all have now recovered. The Americans
have had trouble with the Cubans, their
fences having been cut and the stock
being disturbed. 1t Is evident that a
spring from whion the Americans got
their water supply had been poisoned.
The plans for the celebration of the an
niyersaries of the battles of 81 Caney and
San Juan hays been abandoned on ac-
count Of the quarantine regulations
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03

The team leaves this morning fof
Manchester where they play three games,
one today and two Tuesday. They then
return and play the same team hers
Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Too much credit oannos be given Mo-
Leod for his splendid work Saturday.
The boy is fast p-oving himself q great
pitcher.
All the New England league teams are
In condition to finish the season en-
cept Brockton. and IL Is safe TO say that
some arrangements will be made to have
this team continue.
The Irons accept the challenge Of the
Burke Indians for game on the Ligonia
grounds at a. m. Tuesday.
A grand reception was rendered the
Fort Preble base ball club Saturday by
the citizens and players Of the Kezar
Falls baseball club. After hard fought
game of seven innings the Kezar Falls
team was the victor by score OF 2s to s2
Seven innings only were played in order
to allow the Fort Preble team to catch
the train, and the soldiers desire TO return
thanks and due appreciation Of the cour-
tesy shown them BY the citizens and
players of Kezar Falls.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
GAMBLING HOUSES RAIDED.

Philadelphia, July 1.-The "Union
club" gambling house estAt lished
about three weeks ago in the aristocratic
section OF this city by Phil DAILY, Jr.,
was raided by the police today and three
employees were arrested. Warrants au-
thorizsd the arrests Of Phil DAILY, Jr., and
George Peersch, the latter having rented
the house. but neither were in the house
when the raid was made. The prisoners
were held for further hearing. The
elu house is said 10 have been the most
luxuriously fitted establishment Of the
sort In the country. Several wagon loads
of gambling implements were taken 10
the city hall The raid Is claimed to be
the result of . newspaper crusade against
gambling. Announcement was made to-
day that all of the policy shops in the
city have closed down indefinitely on ac-
count of the crusade and IL Is said that
the twenty or more pool rooms hourishing
here win be compelled to close.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
JULY BANK DIVIDENDS.

The Chapman National ank has
mailed checks to its stockholders for its
tenth semi-annual dividend of three per
oeut, declared from the earnings of the
six months ending June aoth, 1890.
The Casco National bank paid Saturday
it's regular quarterly dividend at the rate
of 8 per cent per ,annum. lheyCasco has
earned over $4,000 during this spast thres
months In excess Of Its quarterly dividend
and all operating expenses. The quar-
tsrly dividend amounts to SIC. 0O0.
The Merchants National bank declared
it's regular four per cent semi-annual
dividend, amounting to $4,000.
The Cumberland National bank de-
clares dividend of three per cent SEMI
annually, amounting to 81, 800.
..rhe First National bank declares three
per cent semi-annually, the dividend
amounting to $50. 900.
The Canal National bank declares two
and half per cent ssmi.annually, the
dividend amounting to $4,000.
The Traders National bank declares
three per cent semi-annually, the divi.
dend amounting to SO. 900.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
HARVARD YEAR.
How the Ball Players Have Conquered
Yale.

New York, July Harvard has con.
quered Yale once more and by doing SO
has again won championship On the
Polo grounds this afternoon her base ball
team wonaby a scorero IL 10 40, In one Of
the closest and most exciting contests in
the history Of college base ball. Har-
wards was a decisive victory and only
earned after grand uphill fight The
Yale men were outplayed at every point,
but were not to be beaten without q
struggle. They were outbatted two to
one. but while Robertson allowed hits,
Fitz and Morse gave bases ON balls, which
were responsible for most of Yale's runs.
In fielding there was only one team in
10 and that was Harvard. Had Camp and
Quimby played q clean game there would
have bean different tale. Quimby was
directly responsible for Harvard's two
runs in the eighth after Yale had secured
what seemed to be a winning lead. There
were two errors made by Yals In the
ninth when Harvard got her three rams,
but they hardly had any bearing on the
result, as Harvard batted strongly in this
inning. The crowd that came to the
game was not rs large as was expected.
not more than 1000 being present. These
however. kept things humming. The
cheering was almost incsssant. Har-
wards victorious crews were on hand and
they whoopsd it up for the team and the
crowd whooped 1t up for them until 1t
sounded like one continuous roar. When
the crews appeared they were loudly
cheered. Then happened something that
showed true college sportsmanship. The
Yale rooters stood mp, some 800 strong,
and gave nine long ''rahs" for the Har-
ward crew. These "rahs'' were returned
with interest by the victors in honor of
the vanquished. After the game Capt.
Haughton of the team and Capt. Higgin-
son of the crew were carried around the
field by the crowd singing .This is Har-
wards year." The score;
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
A souTHRRN BAD BOY.

Athens, Ala. July LA iS.year-old boy
named Thomas, living on q farm. several
miles in the interior, last night stabbed
and killed his older sisteriwho had quar-
relied with him for mot helping support
the family. The boy then turned on his
aged mother, who had coms to her daugh
ter's assistance and slashed her so terribly
that she died In q short time. A few
nonths ago, the hoy and his father were
out hunting when the latter was shot in
the back and killed. The boy was sus-
psotsd Of killing his father. bus no con-
elusive 'sxidencs ooald be secured. Young
Thomas led and 80 far has eludsd Gap
tuEA
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
LYNCHERs CONVICTED.

Richmond, Va, July Liz the county
court of Patrick county, today, G. j.
Thompson, L. d. McMillin. Madison
Montgomery. Jr., II. !. Montgomery,
ROBBERS Montgomery and william Branch
all white. were convicted of murder in
the second degree in lynching Lee
puokett, white, for attempting criminal
assault, Puckett was discharged luna
ticr Thompson was given six and the
others five years. This is said to be the
first case Of ito kind in Virginia
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03

Earned run, Harvard, 8. First base on
errors, Harvard. q; Yale, !. Leu on
balls, of Fits, ); on Morse, Oh Robert Rob re-
SON, l. Struck out.by Morse, 8; by Rob-
ertson, g Twn-base hits, Camp, 2; de-
Snulles, Fin~ke. Clarke Sacrifices lit.
Hongo,on Siui-n buses, Nalluee Mad
dell, ls8u2hin. Fiac2e. Doubt piays.
DeSaulles amt Wnddell; DeSaulles unas-
sisted. Hit by pitched ball. by Morss, i,
Fitz. l. Passed balls. Sullivan. Umpire
Hurst. Time, 500.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03

ton and Maine system that did not re-
qdire It's conductors to give rebate slips
for cash fares. A cash register has been
added to the equipment Of every car on
the line now.
A srx-hole golf course he's bsea laid out
in the field in front Of the Old Orchard
house
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
FRoM THE pRnsIpENr.

Washington, July I'm Jules Cambon,
the French ambassador. was today pre-.
sented with a superb silver loving cup by
the President as a token Of recognition
Of his services in the restoration Of. peace
between this country and Spain. The
gift was made through the Secretary Of
State on behalf OF the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
MANY LIVES LOST.

Calvert. Tex. July 1.-The most dis
astrous storm for several years in this
district, occurred last night. The
streams and rivers have overhowed their
banks and much property was destroyed
by the foods. A number of lives were
lost. So far eight bodies have been re-
covered, all negroes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs, when in
need OF a laxative, and II the father or
mother. be eostive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; SO that
1t is the best family remedy known, and
every family should have a bottle. Man
ufactured by the oalifornis Fig Syrup
Co.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03

Earned rms, PortlaRd. Twn-haae hlta
Sullivan. Conroy, Pnizifer, Braokenrlsige'
Day. Home run, Ccnroy. Stolen bases
Nohlit, Perkins, Ganley. Fret base OF,
balls, by Mcleod, B. Hit BY pitched baIf.
BY Everson. Struck out. by Mcleod. 8:
by Everson, .. Time, hours Umpirs,
Kelley. Attendance, 1900.
Z MANCHESTER HEATEN.
Manchester. N. H., July l.-Manchester
lost to Newport this afternoon by a score
Of 10 to 9. Alex Berson, an old time
pitcher. was In the box for MANCHESTER,
but was hit hard and retired 10 the nth
inning in favor of Morrisssy. The score:
Newport. q 40 al o 0 o x-l0
Manchester, 0 8 0 o / o. s
Hits. Newport, 10; Manchester. IS.
Errors, Newport, 4; Manchester. 8. Bat
tories Cannon and Millerick; Person and
Lake.
HOW TAUNTON MADE TROUBLE.
Pawtucket, r. l., July t.-Taunton
started out with the evident intention Of
making trouble today and succeeded,
WANING out In the ninth In game re
piete with pretty playing in which both
teams participated, The score
Taunton. 0 OIL 0 2 0 o la
Pawtucket, OIL l o l 0--3
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
NEW ENGLAND sTANpINa.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Cleveland First game. Cleveland.
10; Boston, Q; II innings. Second camel
Boston. IA; Cleveland, 0. called at the
end Of sixth inning to let the Bostons
take train.
AT misunderstanding, 10; PhiladeI-
phia, l.
At Pittsburg Pittsburg, 3; Brooklyn.
q
At Cincinnati Cincinnati. 9, Washing
ton, l.
At chicago-Nsw York, o; Chicago,
10.
At St. Baltimore. 8; St. Louis.
2.
SUNDAY GAMES
At st. Louis-B Baltimore, q; St. Louis,
g. 9as'
At Cincinnati-First game, Cincinnati.
4; Washington, 8. Second game. Cinpin-
natl, o; Washington, 2.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
BROCKTON.

eHsr. ard out for not touealng first
base. Perkins out running out of line.
Portlands. o 0 0 0 o ga x-5
Hrcclxtons, 0 Q 0 . 0 Q o-s
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
BOTH SIDES ARMED.
TROUBLE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, July LA mass meeting Of
stock yards strikers has been called for
tomorrow. The men assert that there
viii either DO settlement In their favor
enerai strike. Practically every
pelLs house ran MS usual today. The
dissatisfied men were bending all their
energies towards stirring up enthusiasm
for tomespow's meeting when an attempt
will be made TO organise the men as Q
branch Of the Federation Of Labor.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03
A HEAVY Loss.

Bar Harbor, July 2.-The burning of
the Kebo club house last night will fall
heavy loss on the owners, the Acadia
Park company, for the insurance policies
as far as known at present only total
S14, 900, and on the contents $500.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-03

The Springfield party. which began its
sojourn here this afternoon, is under the
leadership of Mr. and Mrs. PHI. Brooks.
Ii includes citizens OF several Massachu-
st-ts cities, and some from Vermont.
Among the Vermonters are several repre-
fe.saatiyes Of the Dewey family. Mr.. Ed.
wera Dewey Of Montpelier, brother of
IN dmiral Dewey. Is here, accompanied by
his wife and daughter, Miss Grace Dewey.
The Hon. James N. Martin of Montpe.
lier, United States attorney for the dis
trict OF Vermont. whose wife is niece
Of the hero OF Manila, is also in the
party. accompanied by his family.
BEACH BREEz1ss
Up to this year the Old Orchard Bsaci
railroad was the only branch Of the Bos
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
Promotion for Wholley.

Washington, Oct. 14.-Adjntant-
General Corbin today stated that the
charges that have been filed against
Colonel John H. Wholly, First WASH
ington volunteers, have been thorough
ly investigated, and that the colonel
has been completely exonerated. Gem
eral Corbin says that this is a repeti-
ton of the Stotsenberg case, where VIC.
lent charges have been filed by suhor-
dinate officers, who are indictments
and Observation-Disclosures, jealous of the
success OF their superior. General Cor
bin says that Colonel Wholley's record
is untarnished; that he has shown HIM
self brave and efficient officer, and,
in recognition OF this service, General
Otis has recommended to the depart
ment that Colonel Wholly be promoted
to the rank OF brigadier.general OF vol.
unteers. In view of this development,
the charges OF cowardice and ineffi.
cheney will count for naught with the
department,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
Situation in Bechuanaland.

London, Oct 16.--A notable change
in the position OF affairs is the presence
OF the Beers ut Martiboga, As miles
south of Mafeking, which seems to in.
dictate that they are endeavoring to get
Colonel Baden Powell between two
fires. The gravity OF the Boer advance
can be better estimated when it is real.
lied that they will thereby cut the
railway and Geographic communication
to the north, isolating several British
positions which must be speedily re.
lieved.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
eRApsTReer's REVIEW.
Distributlve Trade II still Of IN ~
cOuraglng Volume.

Bradstreets says: Distributive tradet
Of encouraging volume, industry is ace
tive, railway earnings heavy, prices
still tend upward and bank clearinge
increase, while failures lessen. Fall
festivals and other celebrations at sew.
eral cities have had an appreciabls
effect upon retail trade, and proved .
stimulating factor in wholesale lines
Industrial activity is widespread, and
strikes are fewer and less costly than
in most years. Though lessened by
holidays, bank clearings, swelled partly
by heavy October disbursements and
partly by general business expanding.
tend to enlarge as the season advances.
Business failures are apparently AZ
a minimum, and liabilities are certains
ly less costly than for many years past.
Prices as whole manifest aggressive
strength. Farm products are especial.
ly prominent in this direction, the
South's greatest staple, cotton, owing
to short crop, advancing, and, owing
to active speculation leading in extent
of gain with an advance of nearly n
q cent for the week, of nearly 2 cent?
rs compared with year ago and Of
quite IN cents as compared with the
low water price touched in the season
of 1880.
Iron and steel hold all of their old
strength.
Wheat (including four) shipments fos
the week aggregate 5, 1888 bushels
against 3,S72,45 bushels last week,
5,497,273 bushels in the corresponding
week of 1898, 4,s23, 461 bushels in
1897, 4,O5O,772 in 1896, and 2,244,32a
bushels in 1895. Since July /, this
season, the exports of wheat aggregate
55,699,413 bushels, against 52,49S, 121
bushels last year, and 60,9S0, Alp BUSH
els in 1918.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
REBELS DRIVEN SOUTH.
Filipino Bands Are Being Scattered by
General SChwan.

Manila, Oct. l4.-General Schwan's
column, having accomplished its pur.
pose Of Furnishing the rebels, is return.
ing from SAN Francisco de Malabon
with artillery and the transportation
service.
The naval expedition that recently
went to the mouth OF the river Pasig
to raise the Spanish river gunboat Ara.
yat. reports that no resistance has been
encountered from the Filipinos, and
that the work Of salvage is proceeding
slowly.
During the early morning hours to.
day there was some firing near Angeles,
with the result that eight Americans
were slightly wounded. Artillery was
used, and the enemy responded. Cen
eral Macarthur does not attach special
significance to the incident
A small party of Americans was fired
upon hy the Filipinos near Maraguayan,
two OF our men being wounded.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
Oregon Captain Killed.

Washington, Oct. IA. Captain
Woodbridge Geary, Thirteenth infan'
try, who was shot October 10, while
on reconnaissance near San Francisco
de Malabon, Philippine Islands, and
died at 8 A. NJ. today from the effects.
was native of Oregon. He was born
in 1857, was graduated from the West
Point military academy, and appointed
second lieutenant in 1882 and promoted
to first lieutenant in 1891. He re.
ceived his commission as captain in
the Thirteenth infantry, June 80, 1898.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-10-19
SHOT HIS RECREANT WIFE.
Bullet Intended for the Man Who Was
in the Room With Her.

Oregon City, Or, Oct. 18.-A.
Brooks, of Canemah, who is employed
in the paper mills, returned home un-
expectedly between II and II O'Clock
last night and found Frank Freeman
and Mrs. Brooks together in the house.
He shot at Freeman with his revolver,
but missed the mark and one of the
bullets entered Mrs. Brooks abdomen,
perforating the intestines and lodging
against the hip bone. DR.. Carl ex.
tracted the bullet, but says the woman
cannot live. Freeman was arrested
this afternoon, charged with assault
upon the woman, and was bound over
to the circuit court.
Brooks says he found Mrs. Brooks
younger sister in the front room with
Pat Freeman, and in the rear room
found his wife and Frank Freeman.
He fired four shots, two hitting the
body of Mrs. Brooks. He further says
he has been carrying pistol for a
month, expecting to return home Mt
midnight and find Freeman with his
wife, but he did not muster enough
courage to return until last night.
Freeman's father and two brothers
were drowned nearly two years ago by
accidentally going over the falls in a
row boat. The Brookses have only
resided here short time.