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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18
Fell Dead In His Doorway.

Kokomo.-Lewis j. Beale. a dealer
in books. through canvassing agents
fell dead here in his doorway of apo
plexy He was native of Rush coun-
~, fifty years old.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18

NalparaisO-At the Presbyterian
hospital in Chicago State Senator
Agnew was operated upon by DR..
Semm His condition is regarded very
serious. and not much hope is held
out for his recovery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18
Lock law Deyetoped.

LapOrte Mrs. JOHN Hanna. OF this
Thursday, which penetrated her foot
Lockjaw has developed. Little hope
is entertained of recovery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18
A Fooflight Fnnfasv

Visitor (behind the scenes)-It seems
strangely quiet here, when so many
ballet girls are dressing in the rooms
around the stage. Stage Manager
Well, there is almost nothing going
On at this time.-Baltimore American
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18
Wabash Valley Fruit Killed.

Terre Haute.-FreeZing weather
Thursday morning did great damage
in this part of the Wabash valley.
Grapes. peaches and strawberries were
killed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18

Indian widows in Sitka go into
mourning by painting the upper part
of their faces black down to their
mouths.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18

A fur cap trimmed with lace is like q
hot pudding with ice cream
sauce.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18
A WEEK IN INDIANA.
RECORD OF HAPPENINGS FOE
SEVEN DAYS.

Gipe's Suit Compounded at Rushville-
Chief Clerk at Soldiers Home Ar
restd-Tri-State Dental Association
Muncie Wonders Where He Got 1t.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
BRlTAIN'S GREAT BLIZZARD.

Several Persons Found Frozen to Deatl.
and Many Missing-Traf1ic Blocked.
LONDON, Feb. To- The effects of the
blizzard which started Tuesday are felt
throughout Great Britain. Trains are
showed up in all directions and street
car lines are blocked up, and telegraph
and telephone wires are down, delaying
communication in all parts. There
have been a great number Of accidents
due to falling chimneys and roof states
and from similar causes Mail vans
and people travelling by foot in country
districts arc reported missing and sew
eral persons have been found frozen to
death in exposed places.
The streets of London are in fearful
condition from the snow and sleet and
many pedestrians have sustained frac-
tured limbs from falling on the icy
pavements The horses have suffered
greatly, many having to be shot after
breaking their legs. Severe gales have
swept the coasts
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
NET 4 TERRIBLE DEATH.

Bodies Of Missing New York Roys Found
Locked in Il Closet.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Plumbers work
ing in an unoccupied house Oh Edge
combe avenue found in q closet the de-
composed bodies Of two boys. They
were identified by their parents as Mar
tin Loehel, aged 8, and Charles Burns,
aged II. They had been missing since
Aug. last when they left their homes
nearby, saying they were going to pick
apples. The building in which the boys
were found is fiat and has never been
occupied. It is supposed the boys Were
playing hide and seek and went into the
closet aud closed the door, which fasten>
with a spring lock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
yFAnH DEBATE IN COMMITTEE.
Different Opinions as to the Best Methods
Of Getting Control Of Utilities.

3Dinerent Opinions as to the best Methods
OF Getting Control Of Utilities.
ss CHICAGO, Feb. Il. The committee on
resolutions Of the anti trust conference,
after q stormy session, finally agreed
upon report, which will be submitted
to the conference for adoption. The
discussion was caused by difference Of
opinion among the members as to the
details Of how the government should
obtain control Of railroad, telegraph and
telephone lines. A faction led by Tom
=. johnson, Louis +. Post and other
single tax advocates insisted that the
value OF franchises in assuming control
should be ignored. They thought tho
government should take the property
without paying compensation to the
owners. John P. Altgeld, George r.
Williams, Governor Lee and ex-Attor-
ney General Monett of Ohio were for
government ownership Of these utilities,
but thought the cause would be in
jured by 49,,
Advocating Practical Cnnfiscation
at this time. Finally John P. Altgeld
suggested compromise which brought
the warning factions together and pre-
vented fight on the floor of the con-
vention later. The provisions denying
the value of franchise right were
stricken out and an amendment substi-
tuted declaring that the owners should
receive just compensation for all prop
erty taken, exclusive Of watered stock
or other fictitious securities. This APP
peared to satisfy the radicals and was
adopted.
The platform declares for government
ownership of all public utilities and nat
ural monopoles, government money,
the referendum and direct legislation
and the withdrawal Of protective tariffs
from all articles controlled by trust.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15


and 3nsnps from year to year, until, ii
1893, the firm actually made on low
priced contracts, i'll net profits after
paying all expenses Of all kinds, s21,-
100000
5 In November, 1885, Carnegie esti-
mated the net profits for 1900 at S4O,-
100000 and Frick then estimated them
at 42,OOO,OO0. r..
Carnegie valued the entire property at
over $3.50, 900, 900 and avowed his ability
in ordinarily prosperous times to sell the
property on the London market for
100000, 900 or $500, 100000. .
Frick now alleges, right at the head
Of this enormously successful business,
whereby, at least i'll part, he made for
Carnegie these enormous profits and
values, that Carnegie suddenly, and
with malevolcnt intent towards him, on
Dec. i, 1899, arbitrarily demanded Of
him his resignation as chairman, and
this without any reason except to
crafty Ca1negie's malice.
Would Compel Him to Sell.
Prick, i'll the interest Of harmony,
6bSO LID anu,
on Jan. II, 1900, after Carnegie had
thus deprived him Of his office, he (Car-
negie) demanded of Prick, that he
(Frick) should sell to the firm his inter-
est i'll it at figure which would amount
to less than onc-half of what this inter
est is fairly worth. Prick refused to sell
at that price, but offered to sell and al
low three men to value the interest
sold. Carnegie refused this and left
Prick, threatening him for not yielding
to his demand.
Prick alleges that after his resigna-
ton Carnegie was fraudulently and Sc
cretly, without Tricks knowledge or
consent, attempting to carry out a
scheme which, if successful, would
enable Carnegie, as Carnegie hoped, to
confiscate Tricks interest in the firm at
probably not much over 80 per cent of
it's real value: that is to say, not over
sc, 100000 for what, Oh the basis Of
Carnegie $ option, was worth SIG, 237 900
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
Biggest Blast Furnace Started.

YoUNGsTowN, O., Feb. 15.-The largest
blast furnace in the world was lighted
when stack No. / at the Ohio plant of
the National Steel company was put in
operation. The furnace is 1867 feet
high, Is foot crucible and % foot bosh.
The capacity of the furnace is 600 tons
every "a hours. The other furnaces of
similar dimensions are under construc-
zion and will be completed i'm two or
three months. The output Of these
furnaces will be used by the National
Steel company.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
CHARGES FILED BY FRICK.

Carnegie Accused of Trying TO Confiscate
His Property.
PlrTsBURG, Feb. 15.-H. Q. Frick has
filed a bill in equity in the court of CON-
mon pleas of Allegheny county against
Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie
Steel company, limited.
Mr.. Frick asks that the pretended
transfer Of his interests in the COMPANY
be declared null and void: that an
injunction be issued restraining de-
PENDANTS from interfering with his in
terests i'll the said company; that if the
defendants refuse the offers made by
plaintiff Il receiver be appointed to take
charge of the business; that all account
ing be taken between Carnegie and the
plaintiff whereby Carnegie shall be
charged with all the losses, expense and
damage he has caused by his illegal and
fraudulent conduct.
The bill in equity is quite lengthy
and makes some ugly charges against
Mr.. Carnegie. After giving in detail
the organization Of the original CON-
pany, bringing affairs down to 1892, it
continues:
Managed Solely by Frick.
Carnegie owned over SO per cent of
each of the old firms, and he. with
Prick, Phipps and others, owning inter
ests in each, formed in 1892 what con-
stituted a new partnership called the
Carnegie Steel company, limited. In
this Carnegie retained over so per cent
and now has 5S11a per cent, while Frick
has 6 per cent. Both old firms were
merged into the new, which had a CAP
ital Of $25, 100000 and operated all the
old works. This new firm was under
the Immediate care and supervision of
Frick, as chairman, from 1892 to Dec. 5,
1899. 1t greatly enlarged the capacity
Of its different works, enlarged their
output and purchased other plants, ore
mines, etc.
Carnegie lived i'll New York, passed
much Of his time abroad, remaining at
one time for Is consecutive months. He
did not pretend to manage the current
business, although he was consulted as
to important matters. ....., IS
Enormous Profits Made.
The business from 1892 to 1900 was
enormously profitable, growing By leaps
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
Suit Of Prick Against Carnegie
the Most Important Ever
Filed
In Connection With the Steel
Business..-Gre Amount
#s1~ Involved.
Carnegie Charged With Attempt
ing to Contiscate Frick's
Holding.

AouncemenC Ill the papers That the long
threatened clash of the steel kings had
been finally precipitated by H. @. Prick
fling the widely heralded suit against
Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie
Steel company, praying for an equitable
accounting Of the ex-chairman's stock
holdings in the giant steel company,
created sensation in financial and
manufacturing circles here and was the
principal topic throughout the city. The
suit is regarded as the most important
ever filed in connection. with the steel
business, and it is said more money is
at stake than in any legal proceedings
ever brought in this country in which
all the parties were simply citizens.
Steel manufacturers view the tronble as
a bitter personal struggle for supremacy
and are watching each move with in
tense interest.
Array of Legal Giants.
The legal talent called into action by
the suit is an array of the giants Of the
profession in this state with probably
lumina1ies Of national reputation yet to
be included.
On Mr.. Tricks side are Mr.. John G.
Johnson of Philadelphia, who stands at
the head of the equity lawyers. of the
city and perhaps Of the state, and who
has perhaps engaged in some Of the
greatest legal battles Of the country;
David G. Watson Of Pittsburg, an at
torney scarcely less widely known, and
whose prowess in the civil courts Of the
state have been proved time and again
in cases where vast fortunes were at
stake, and finally, Willis F. McCook,
for years the personal counselor and in
innate friend Of Mr.. Frick, whose abil-
ity in handling the affairs of big corpor-
atoms has put him in front rank at the
Allegheny county bar.
Watson Drew the Original Agreement.
Strangely enough Attorney Watson is
the man who originally drew up the
now famous ''ironclad'' agreement for
Andrew Carnegie, and which he has
now been retained to find flaw in, and
have declared invalid. It is said that
Mr.. Watson spent part Of three month 8
in drafting this instrument and when
finished declared that it was the strong
est paper Of the kind he had ever formu-
lated. AS yet little has come to light
Of the plans made by Andrew Carnegie
to defend his company's interests, al
though it is almost certain that Dalzell,
Scott & Gordon have been at work for
days in the Carnegie defense. Congress
man John Dalzell, the senior member
Of this law firm, is not in Pittsburg, and
SO far has attended none Of the confer
ences which are reported to have re-
Gently taken place with Mr.. Carnegie's
adherents and representatives in the
steel company, but he will likely take a
hand before long. Other prominent
lawyers Of both this city and New York
are mentioned as having been retained
by Mr.. Carnegie, but just who will
be opposed to the legal array on Mr..
Tricks side cannot certainly be ascer.
tanned until day or two has passed and
answer is made to the bill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
INJUNCTION DENIED BY TAFT

Federal Court Has No Jurisdiction in
Kentucky Election Affairs.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 15.-Holding that
the federal court had no jurisdiction in
the contests in Kentucky, Judge Taft
refused to grant the applications for in
junction against the Kentucky board Of
elections and the Democratic contest
ants for state officers other than gov
ernOr and lieutenant governor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
BECKHAM'S SUIT,

Injunction and Quo Warranto Proceedings
to BE Instituted.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 15.-Govelnor
Beckham's suit to compel Governor
Taylor to surrender to him the Office of
governor was fled during the after.
noon: Judge Pryor has prepared the
petition which will be in the nature of
an injunction and quo warranto pro-
ceedinps.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
Heavy Snow Falling.

OMAHA, Feb. 15.-The heaviest snow
Of the winter is falling in Nebraska and
Western Iowa. There is very little
wind and the thermometer is above zero.
so no harm is being done. It has not
dr1fted to any extent and railroad trains
are not seriously delayed. The snow is
very light and shoulda high wind arise,
it would drift badly and cause serious
Inconvenience.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
British mmissioners Murdered.

RANGooN, British Burmah, Feb. To-
The British commissioners, Middle and
Switzerland, who had been engaged in
the demarkation of the B,lrmo. Chinese
boundary, have been murdered III the
Monghem district. Consul Litton was
wounded, but escaped.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
SERIOUS BLOW TO CONTRACTOR

Independents Brotherhood Refuses to Take
Places of Strikers.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia serious blow
has been dealt the contractors by the
Independent Brotherhood Building
Trades Council. This organization an
nounced that the contractors could, by
applying at it's headquarters, secure
men to replace members Of the older
union who We're locked out. A state
ment has been issued, declaring that it
was the belief Of the Independent Coun,
Gil that the contractors association was
using them as a means to their own
ends-the subjugation Of all union Ia
Dor. In view of this, it was stated, the
Brotherhood had decided to stand by
the Building Trades Council.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15

WHITEHALL, N. Y, Feb. 15.-The
water in Lake Champlain is foot above
the highest mark ever recorded. There
are numerous washouts on the Delaware
and Hudson railroad.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
Triple Murder in Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 15.-The
bodies Of Mrs. Rosana Roberts, a
widow, aged IS years, her son, G. T.
Roberts, a bachelor, aged So, and Miss
Jennie Roberts, daughter, aged 81,
were found at their home about seven
miles west of here. Robbery was the
object Of the crime.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
STATE OF MINNESOTA = MAJ
County Of Mile Laos, 81 81.
District Court Seventh Judicial District
Sylvester Kipp, Plaintiff,

ding. Nels Amren, Charles i. Smith. Richard
a. Willis, Henry A. Hatch, Jesse G. Jones,
Levi Smith, T.. B. Emery, Collin Campbell,
II. G.. Head, Arthur w. WoodcOck, Fred G.
Mayo, Anna G. Ternstedt, Clarence A Palmer
Peter August Anderson, Ole Wesuling,
Thomas B. Lash. William A. Lash, Mrs. L.
T. Gilmer, Mrs: M. G. Willard, Ann E. George,
+. Baldwin. Mrs. NJ. A. Devin. Mrs. A. 8.
Lemley, H. IT, Bahnson w. G. Bahnson, G.
F. Bahnson, George f. Bahnson, Lizzie B.
Bond. Mrs a. s. Wiseman, Mrs. A. L. John
son, E. j. Donthit, S. A. Donthit, Edward J.
Donthit, Elizabeth d. Donthit, LuZetta
DonthitA Reuben Akin Donthit, Stephen
Hamlin Donthit, Laura Donthit, Mary J.
Conrad Gs" ? Ponthi5, Harrison eq Sparks, W; 4:
VA. Wilson, Percy Joyce, Lula c. Douglass,
Charles j. Wilson, Theophilus c. Wilson,
Mary ID. Wilson, Henry 9. Wilson, Fannie
l.. Wilson, Flora f. Wilson, George H. Du-
prizes, Mile Laos Lumber Company, Frank S.
Stanehtield, Dolphin Gilbert Smith. Anna
Findley, Edward W. Manning, Eugene L.
Trask, Dan NJ. Demmon, Ebenezer I. Srim-
gearr, Joseph A. Biting, jeremiah Osborne,
Leonard Pratt, Charles A. BruH, Henry H.
Spinden, William H. Ennis, B. S. Bull, NJ A.
Nbbetts Theodore F.. Koch, Nicalaus h.
Jungeblut Hezekiah Richards. John, NJ.
Thompson, William L. Ames, John Il. d.
M Whitney 1 Edwin H a; Tilqsn, Mary
Quist, Stephen Emerson, John Mccarthy, J.
Harry Nicolai, Charles Peterson, G. A. Smith,
Gerrit Westenberg; also oil other persons or
parties unknown, claiming any right, title
estate lien or interest in the real estate de-
scribea in the complaint herein, defendants.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
FRANCE NOT PLEASED,

OpJectS to the Contamination of the Mic
aragua Canal Treaty.
New YORK, Feb. 15.-The Herald's
Washington special says:
France may prove an important
stumbling block in the way Of the i'm
mediate construction Of the Nicaraguan
canal. All the nations Of Europe, with
the exception Of the Paris government
have signified to Secretary Hay their
entire satisfaction with the provisions Of
the Hay Pauncefote treaty and have in
Dictated their purpose to assent toit when
aninvitation to do sois extended to them.
:" But France, considering the enormous
amount expended by her citizens in the
construction Of the Panama canal, is less
inclined to tender congratulations at the
removal of the bar to the construction of
the Nicaragua canal by the United
States. From a high authoritative
source received an inti1nation; suf1fi-
GENTLY strong to show that France has
made it plain to this government that
she is not at all satisfied with the way
in which events are developing and
she would prefer that if the Hay -Pannce-
fote treaty be ratified, this government
complete the Panama canal instead Of
commencing the construction Of the
Nicaragua canal
1t is thoroughly appreciated by au~
thorities, who have been carefully look
ing up this feature Of the matter, that
France has it in her power to delay the
construction of the canal through Mic
aragua unless the United States, sup
ported by the other powers of Europe,
should begin building the canal without
reference to the treaty existing between
the French republic and Nicaragua,
which was signed on April II, 1859.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
WOMAN'S SUFFERAGE IN IOWA

Bill Reported FaV"rably by the House
COMMITTEES.
Dies MONIES, Feb. l5.-The house
committee on suffrage has reported,
without opposition, the resolution look
ing to constitutional amendment to
admit women to vote on the same terms
as men. The committee was not unani-
monsly fol- the measure, but opposition
was withdrawn in order to get the
measure OH the floor, where the fight
will be made. The suffragists claim
they will pass it in the house. but are
not 50 confident Of the senate
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
SUMMONS.
The State Of Minnesota to the above named de-
fnndantS.

PENDANTS:
You and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to answer the complaint in this
action, which has been filed with the clerk of
said court, and to serve copy OF your answer
to the said complaint on the subscribers at
Building, in the city OF St. Paul in the county
OF Ramsey, and State aforesaid, within twenty
days after the service of this summons upon
il you fail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
Will apply to the court tor the relief demanded
In the complaint.
Dated December goth. 4. D. 1899.
S. & 0. kTPP
Plaintiffs Attorneys
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-15
TO MAKE 4 SENATE PROGRAMME,
Caucus Authorizes Allison t, Appoint y
Steering Committee,

Caucus Authorizes Allison to Appoint a
Steering COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-The Repub-
Gcan caucus of the senate authorized
Senator Allison to appoint committee
to arrange the order of business for the
remainder Of the session, but the selec-
ton was not announced. Senator Cul-
lom gave notice to the caucus that he
would call up his bill providing for a
form of government for the Hawaiian
islands as soon as the vote should be
taken on the currency bill. Senator
Kyle Of South Dakota, attended and
participated in the proceedings of the
caucus for the first time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-19
CONWAY OUTLETS.
Special Correspondence.

0PSCA~l correspondence,
Conway, 1. T., Sept. 1s.-Cotton is
coming in fast and ia selling for 10
cents. Cotton pickers are scarce; it
fs almost imrl sible to get them.
Ginners wi in cotton for 30 cents
per 100 poun or the 14th.- By pay
ing cash this gear the farmer can
get bale of cotton ginned for 50 so,
suppose he pays a 14th toll, a bale
OF cotton is worth about $50 this
year. The 14th of $50 is 8 8 IA, or
$3.50 for toll, but cash $3.50.
John Scott has sold fifty head OF
range horses to parties in Durant.
Bruno Myers shipped two cars OF
beef cattle to st. Louis last week.
Doc Napoleon Yates is running the
gin engine at present.
James Workers of ThackervilIe is
clerking for E. B. Allison.
r L. Hall has arrived from Ark
ansas, accompanied by his wife, for
merly Miss Fields.
The new road, St., L. o. & g., la
graded as far south as Ada. They
are grading at Francis for switches,
round house, machine shops, depot,
etc. Francis to be the division point
and is located 1S miles south OF the
Canadian river and four miles north
of Oakman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-19
The First Blood.

1t will be remembered that
among theN inducements held out
by the American Cotton company
to gain favor for their monorolis.
tic output, material saving
in freight was promised to the
users of the round bale made by
the trust; this was the one reason
able promise made; it seemed
highly probable that the transpor-
tation companies would make this
concession on account of the great
er ease in handling the new bale
and the ability to store a larger
weight Of cotton in a given space
when packed in this manner.
This claim. therefore, seemed
plausible and nobody was disposed
to dispute it; it was practically
admitted and the opposition based
its contentious on other grounds.
But the Railroad Commission of
Texas says that even this small
advantage shall not be permitted
to the trust; in its first appeal to
authority. it is met in the thres-
hold with a positive denial of its
petition, and its character as a
monopoly finally pronounced. 1t
is first blood for the people and
they have good right to rejoice.
American Ginner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-19
Appointed Assistant Att orney.

Atoka. |. T.. Sept. 19.-James
E. Gresham of South McAlester
who has for the past FIVE years
been clerk to the United States at
tOrney at that point. was today
appointed assistant attorney for
the central district, with head
quarters at Atoka. This gives
Judge Wilkins, the attorney, two
assistants, Mr.. Brown and Mr..
Gresham.