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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Suicide in WaIdorf- Astor;a

John G. Hayes. well-known broker
in woolens, committed suicide in the Wal
dorf-Astoria, New York. He shot him.
self in the right temple while in the base
ment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27

G. E. Town1ec Found lead in Bed.
George E. Townlee, aged 65 years, one
of the best-known business men in In
diana, was found dead in bed at Indian
apolis. He was of the firm of Fred P.
Rush & Co. His wife and children are
in Eur0np
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
-Four NEGROES Are Lynched.

Four negroes were lynched at Pontcha-
toula. La. They were taken from jail.
The town, which is on the Illinois Cen
trail has recently been infested with negro
burglars.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Banker Takes His Own Life.

Bank of Walker, Mimi, committed sui
eide by shooting himself with rife. The
bank is in good condition and depositors
win be paid in fun.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Slain by S1ays.

Massacre of 5000 Chinese by Russians
on the Amur river il Manchuria is re-
ported by a Russian correspondent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Population Near 100000.

William r. Merriam, director of the
census, predicts that the census of 1900
will show the population of the United
States to be about 76,OO0,00O This is
not an official forecast, but is the opinion
of Mr. Merriam.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Rroo.n Corn Goes IIn.

The price of broom corn jumped from
$50 to 500 ton the other day The
shortage of the crop cannot longer be
disputed, for the baling of the brush has
shown greatly reduced tonnage in central
Illinois.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Daring of an American Rov

A young American, 15 years old. Haz-
den Bartlett Harris of New York. accom-.
panied by two guides, has returned from
a complete ascent of the Gros Glockner,
the highest of the Austrian Alps.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Hurt i'm Engine Explos;on-

The boilers Of Santa Fe locomotive
exploded in the yards at Chicago. The
engineer, j. r. Jackson, and the fireman.
e. Breckenridge, were severely injured
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Storm Sweeps Texas,

Great storm swept over Texas, causing
loss of life and property. Three towns
were reported to be under water.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Elections ina Cuba.

Cuba's elections passed off quietly. The
Nationalist triumphed in the province
of Havana.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Yerkes Buys London Railway.

The London Times confirms the report
that Charles T. Yerkes has purchased the
franchise of the Charing Cross. Euston
and Hampstead underground railroad.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27

represent that prolongation of the pres
ent unsettled condition is a serious dis
advantage to China and all parties con-
cerned.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Big Fire at st. Petersburg.

The Hoth English rope works of st.
Petersburg were burned, with a loss Of
$780, 900.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Last BaIakIava Hero Do

The last of the Balaklava survivors
James A. White, is dead. He had l;vad
near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, since 1877
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Bryan Accepts Nominatiou.

nTydn ACCCpts NOmln0fiOu,
William J. Bryan's letter Of acceptance
Of the Democratic nomination for Presi-
dent has been made public.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-27
Actress Belle Archer Dead.

Belle Archer, the actress, died at War
rem, Pa, Of apoplexy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04

tors OF the BENJAMIN Atha and Illings-
worth Company. Of Harrison y. j.
which was the last OF the important
companies 10 hold out met in New
ark and decided to grant the promo
tiers an option on their cruclbIe and
open hearth plant and cast tbelr for
tunes with the other concerns
The new company will have an au-
thorized capital Of $j0OJOOOO. divided
equally into common and 7 per cent
cumulative preferred shares, and It's
organization is looked for within thirty
days. It's organization will be on the
same lines as the American Sheet Steel
Company OF the y2j,00O000 preferred
stock. from $lj.0lOO0 10 {2O,OOJ0JO viii
be- used In buying the plants, while the
balance will be placed on the market
10 provide working capital The pre-
ferred stock az par Will carry a bonus
of equal amount Of common stock.
The new company will control 80 per
cent Of the output Of Cruclble steel
made IN the United states and will
combine thirteen companies. These are
the Label Steel Company Singer, Nj
mick & Co., Howe. Brown g Co., limit
ed; Crescent Steel Co., AliQuippa Steel
Co.. Anderson. Dupuy d Co.. and Park
Steel Co.. all of Pittsburg Cumberland
Steel and Tin Plate CO., Cumberland,
Nd; the Benjamin Atha & lllings-
worth Coz Harrison, n. j.; Spalding &
Jennings Co., of the Westbergen Steel
Works. Jersey City, y, j.; Sanderson
Brothers Steel Co.. Syracuse, y. Y
Burgess Steel a Iron Works, Ports
mouth Ohio. and the Beaver Falls Steel
Works, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Appraisement Of the firms that are
10 go into the new combination have
been practically completed Another
constituent property has agreed TO ac-
cept stock for their plants, while the
inventories will be paid for IN cash.
The combined plants viii have a total
capacity Of 100000 tons annually OF the
finest crucible and open hearth steel
I'm the country,
u do not know who viii do the
financering for the Crucble Steel Com
pany," said Mr. Atha, Of the Benjamin
Atha & IlingsWorth Company, but !
am safe I'm saying that IL is not the eX-
pectatlun of the promoters 10 have the
stock underwritten. The companies
that will sell out 90 the Cruclble Com
panv will take $2000J,O00 Of the stock
and the balance viii be absorbed by
friends. The plans for the formation OF
the Crucible Stee Company have been
long under consideration and carefully
prepared
"The work has all been beneath the
surface and the promoters are confident
that all the stock will be taken as soon
as offered"
Mr.. Aatha declined TO name the price
for which his company was taken In,
but stated that Il was satisfactory, and
that his company would be accorded
representation on the board of direc-
tors of the new combination.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
STEADILY FALLING PRICES.
Notable Feature Of the Iron Trade
the Past Week.

Cleveland o., July 4.-The Iron Trade
Review says;
Steadily falling prices shrinkage Of
demand and the practical abrogation
Of an prices have marked the iron trade
Of thet past week. Whether any agree
ment. save possibly that on rails, can
stand the pressure Of existing condi-
tiOns is "a question. a meeting OF the
leading steel manufacturers at New
York on Thursday Is expected 20 result
in action that may rapidly bring the
trade 70 a business basis. II is recog-
nized that formal revision Of prices
do not meet the case and large and
powerful producers whose plants are
only partly occupied are now likely TO
follow the promptIngs OF their necessi-
ties rather than continue agreements
that are such only In name The mer-
chant producers Of Bessemer pig iron,
through their executive committee, put
themselves In line with events by de-
cidin~ 20 name no more prices except
on business offered and IL Is probable
the $50 Pittsburg price would be cut 81
or SIN fact. whatever price VIII meet
conditions existing when buyers are
ready is likely 10 be made. Meantime
with only our Valley furnaces now
shipping iron, the only thing ahead OF
the trade appears 20 be a general shut
down OF furnaces I'm eastern Ohio and
western Pennsylvania. Ii is expected
that In the next three months the
weight OF production win be less than
half OF what Is IL today, "A number OF
furnaces being already out 20 remain
idle through the summer and early fall,
Furnaces In other parts Of the country
are closing down In fear Of the acting
of unfayorable conditions during the
past week II being estimated that
twenty or thirty are idle that were ac-
tive on June 1st The process Is still
going on. and there is evident need that
II should go further, particularly with
so large a proportion OF finishing mills
idle. on June 30th all the pudding fur
naces and bar iron, tin plate and sheet
mills governed by the Amalgamated
Association scale closed down. There Is
no agreement on any scale as yet and
negotiations viii not be resumed IN any
case until next week Conditions have
changed so rapidly since the wage con-
yenuon OF the workmen that a basis
that might even have seemed reas0na-
bic az that time, would be unjust I'M
der the present business and the out
look. While the mill shut-d0wns af-
feet the consumption Of Bessemer and
force iron, the producers Of foundry
iron report practically no new business
and a greater disposition to hold up
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Conditions I'M Nicnrnpnn.

Managua, Mic, June H-[Corres-
pondence OF the Associated Press j.
The death on June 9Th Of Gen. Irene
Estrada Of Managua has removed a
strong link between the people who
are not officials. and President Zelaya.
Gen. Estrada and his elder brother were
firm and reliable but Independent
friends of President Zelaya. and their
support had frequently saved him from
overthrow.
The fact that President Zelaya has
decided 10 reside with Z. +. Schubert,
a German subject, during his stay OF
about one month in the civil depart
ment OF Leon. is but one OF the several
evidences OF President Zelayas great
confidence in members Of the foreign
colonies Of Nicaragua.
Another fact showing the Increase I'm
German influence In Nicaragua Is that
German engineers get much the larger
part of national railway construction,
etc, In the country.
Coffee is being exported rapidly usu.
ally via Corinto and Panama 20 Europe
or New York City. Much coffee. how
ever, is shipped this year from
Nicaragua TO San Francisco.
An unusually large area has been
planted the past month In corn rice.
beans and yucca The planting is done
usually in primitive style, plows sel-
dom being used.
Rain falls are very abundant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
RusTNEss STATISTICS.
Bradstreets Tells Of Conditions for
the Half Year.

New York. July 4-Bradsreets Of
July viii say.
Despite the quleting down OF general
business there has been little apprecia-
bic Increase In business mortality, and
the number Of failures reported for the
first six months Of the calendar year
1900 Is the smallest noted for Is years
past Compared with a year ago. the
falling on In number Is 33 per cent,
while compared with 1898 the decrease
is 25 per cent, and even larger
decreases are noted when COM
parsons are made with The first
half Of the year 1897 and 1896 This
year In fact, for the first time In l3
years. the six months failures have fall
len below $1,000 In number.
The volume Of liabilities, a Is true is
somewhat larger than a year ago. the
increase being nearly $4,000 OF 10 per
cent, but with the exception Of the first
six months Of last year, the aggregate
liabilities Of the 1890 failing trades
$50 6Oi .24s. Is the smallest sum involved
In the period mentioned since the year
1892 and with that exception, Is the
smallest aggregate reported since 1881
Compared with 1895, a year OF good
business liabilities this year show a
decrease OF 1917 per cent, and were II
not for a few large failures none Of
them, however. being significant OF any
marked change In business conditions.
Il Is safe 10 say that In liabilities, as In
number, the first half of the year 1900
would have been a record breaker The
assets Of falling traders mentioned ag-
gregate {2l,A75,5li, a gain Of 20 per cent
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Murdered an American.

New York, July "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Consul General Gummere. in Tangier.
Morocco, has cabled to the state de-
partment some details OF the murder
Of Marcus AEaqui a naturalized Amerl-
can citizen.
The occurrence took place In the
town OF Fee, Mr. Gummere said that
Azaqui was formerly understood 10 be-
a native Of France. and the French
consul In Fee was suggested as the
proper official 10 make the investiga-
ton. Instructions were Immediately
sent TO Mr.. Gummere directing him %
obtain all available facts and transmit
10 the department that Il may pass up
on the question Of due reparation. The
French consul In Fec will assist in
making the investigation
Should the inquiry show that the
attack on Azaqul was unwarranted
Mr. Gummere. under instructions. will
demand the immediate apprehension
and punishment Of those who particI-
pated in the crime. II necessary. the
Albany. now at Gibraltar. will be sent
to Morocco TO obtain satisfaction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Cost of thc Mar Department.

Washington. July 4-The report Of
the auditor Of the war department,
covering the fiscal year 1900 has been
submitted to the secretary of the
treasury. The amount involved In ace
counts settled I'M the quartermasters
division during the year was SSIGl,2is.
For the fiscal year 1899 the same class
Of accounts represented a total Of $780,
Cos AZ. while 1895 showed total of only
$3O.025.5lO a new branch of this de-
partment called into existence by the
Spanish American war and its results
Is the army transport service. The
amount disbursed through paymasters
accounts during the year, was }ib,tO0-
$780, The ordnance accounts settled ag-
gregate l3.589,5l4; the medical accounts
s., 756. 900 and those for national volun-
teer homes A002OSS.
The amount paid on military claims
covering both the Spanish and the civil
war was 81, 259,4OS, as against Siss,JZo
FOR 1899
During the year the amounts allowed
10 the several States on account Of the
raising of the volunteer army in the
war with Spain, aggregated $2.4S30s3.
The amount claimed by the States
pending or disallowed Ii $2943, 429.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
War Fever in Chicago.

Chicago. July 4.-The Chronicle says.
The battle Of rival civilizations which
is felt 10 be impending In China has
stirred up an unprecedented war fever
In Chicago. Daily the United states rec
cruiting office is besieged by applicants
Tor enlistment. Many have been ace
cepted. but the number who want Go
take the service keeps on Increasing.
An. or nearly all, express wish 90
be sent against the Boxers. They are
told by the recruiting officer that no
promises as TO service in the Flowery
KINGDOM can be made. Sull they rec
fuse TO be turned away. II they can
get word Of assurance that they VIII
be sent to the Philippines they are sat
isfied.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04

over last year. but a decrease OF % per
cent. from 1898, only about half those
of 1887. and with the exception Of last
year. the smallest assets reported since
1857. As illustrative Of the return 70
the normal I'm the matter Of business
cmbarrassments IL might be stated that
the percentage of assets 20 liabilities IN
the first six months of the present year,
was 49, per cent, comparing with 4o.o
per cent last year, with so per cent, IN
1898, with 81 per cent. in 1897 and 1886
ana with 81 per cent. IN the panic year
1909
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Import Of Precious Stones.

New York. July i.-Reports received
bv Appraiser Wakeman, show that the
lmport of precious stones during the
fiscal year. ending June 30 last, were as
foilows cut stones Sl0,925,0729i, un-
cut S4O57. O37. 90; total, $149S4llO.jL
The corresponding figures for the
wear ending June 80, 1899 were.
Cut sri. 500, 3iO45. uncut $6,O3949lAg;
total SlS.O35 ,S0l9i
The exports at the public stores at
tributed the falling OF 10 the disturb
ance i'm the diamond market consequent
upon the South African war, and the
rise In price.
There has been a scarcity Of rough
diamonds in the market but there has
been "a marked increase in imports dur
ing the past two months
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Postal service Dor the Yenr.

Washington. July "A comparative
statement OF the receipts and eNpendi-
lures on account Of the postal service
Tor the fiscal year ended June 30. 1900
made by the auditor for the postofice
department, with the figures for the
fourth quarter estimated. shows tha
total receipts 10 have been 1O2.2S7.45S.
The expenditures for the year are
tlOlll6,lOA, which leaves a deficit OF
70 4Ss.246 as against $3.50. e67. the de-
h iSeltt Tor the fiscal year ended June 80.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
INTERESTED LADIES',


TN the Institution where / am em-
ployed as nurse (The Home for Aged
Women) we find many ladies suffering
from gastric trouble caused by coffee.
My own personal experience Is that
since a child ! have been a moderate
drinker Of coffee but most OF the latter
years have suffered from acidity Of the
stomach, sluggish liver and nervous
ness.
finally gave up coffee entirely about
three years ago, using hot water In It's
place. OF course, after removing the
cause. the symptoms disappeared, bus
| seemed 10 need a beverage more
STRENGTHENING than hot water. as my
occupation Of nurse required consider
able exertion. / began TO look about
for a suitable breakfast beverage and
undertook the preparation OF one by
browning some wheat berries and using
that as coffee. but the result was far
from satisfactory FINALLY / came
across Postum Food Coffee, on visit
at my home In Roselle, y. j., and found
Il exactly fitted the case.
81 have been using II regularly and
introduced II to our institution. When
Il was first served, II was not salts
factory, but j looked into the matter
and insisted upon having It boiled fully
fifteen minutes after the actual boiling
had started not counting the time that
Il was on the stove before boiling be-
gan. The next time Il appeared you
would not think II was the same article,
IL was 80 much improved. Several Of
the patients decided 20 use It TO the
exclusion % coffee and / found that
It's use reduced the number Of cases
OF Indigestion, The result has been very
gratifying, and FOR two years now Pos
tum Food coffee has been In daily use
at the Home
Mrs. Matilda seaver and Miss Anna
Merrill are DESTROYS that their names be
used 10 help forward the good cause.
Ny mother has been greatly helped by
the discOntinuance OF coffee. She was
formerly subject TO cramps but they
have entirely disappeared since she has
abandoned coffee and taken up Postum
Food Coffee Respectfully" Miss Il.
Stryker, Elizabeth, n. J.,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04

shipments on contracts, In Cincinnati
chicago and Cleveland the decision OF
the foundrymen 10 discontinue on May
list to continue sixty days has resulted
In no strikes as yet save IN Cleveland;
but with old contracts for castings ex-
pirlns July list, and a few new ones
made. the consumption Of foundry iron
through the summer viii be light COM
pared with last year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
DelnYed shin Arrive.

San Francisco July 4-The British
ship Fingal on which 10 per cent re-
that port on February G. and was de-
layed by Gains, on April 18th, John
Sadin, the boatswain, fell from the
main topsail yard 10 the deck and was
instantly killed. The ships carpenter
was injured by an explosion on June Is,
and died the next day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Mnnts S1n.nnn nnmnres.

San Francisco, July 4-Quartermaster
Captain Charles r. Baker, Of the United
States army transport Sumner, will
shortly appear before one Of the local
superior judges 10 show cause why he
should not Dee compelled 20 pay $4,000
damages for asaultng and imprison-
ing John Galway formerly chief stew
ard of the same vessel. a complaint
has been filed I'm which Galway alleges
that on June 9 Baker assaulted and inn
prisoned him In q compartment six feet
square. Here he says. he was kept
on bread and water for two days and
nights in a temperature which varied
from 20 TO 100 degrees, The complaint
Is backed by several afiidayits
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
FRENCH ARE LEARNING.
Partisan Papers Finding out Little
Regarding Americans,

New York, July A dispatch to the
Times from Paris says
Never before have America and
Americans been so much in evidence in
Paris as they have been today and will
be- still more tomorrow. For some rea-
son, the erection Of the Washington
statue the Inauguration Of which took
place today, has not created the inter-
est aroused by the Lafayette, which
will be inaugurated tomorrow.
At today's ceremony there were not
a few empty seats, Notwithstanding the
United States ambassador and the
French minister Of foreign affairs were
present, the latter making a long speech
with political allusions-a very
unusual thing. Presumably most Of the
Americans are saving up for tomor-
rows ceremony at which President
Loubet himself is 10 be present, to-
gether with ministers. members Of the
high court of justice, of the academy
and OF the diplomatic corps exhibition
commissioners, etc.
The Paris papers are devoting long
articles TO these two functions, and the
supreme ignorance which usually char
aCteriZes the French press on all mat
tiers regarding America is likely 10 be
enlightened somewhat Lately when
so few nations have expressed, on ac-
count Of the Dreyfus affair. any par
tIcular warmth OF feeling toward
France. the public here is surprised at
the expressions Of good feeling which
apparently have no political motive be-
hind them.
lie Gaulois will tomorrow say:
Americans are TO be praised for
remembering their debt 10 France. Ma
lions generally forget debts Of that ma
ture. and that America does not. Is a
matter for congratulation and sur
Prise
lie Figaro says:
1T Is extraordinary TO see n practical
and money getting nation give a proof
Of such deep sentiment
The press is evidently much pleased.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
sailors. this account says, set 4
the Tsung-li-Yamen building.
TROUBLE IS SPREADING.

Emissaries Of Prince Tuan are cir,
culating through the southern prov
inces, and as the southern yiceroys
assert, through public proclamation,
that they will not obey Prince puan's
decree. civil war is considered proba-
Bile. The Boxer movement appears TO
be spreading rapidly southwark Not
too much confidence is placed by the
consuls at Shanghai In the viceroys
assurances Their essential condition
is that the viceroys shall be indepenG-
ent rulers under the auspices OF the
powers. None of the consuls has yet
pledged his country to.a definite course.
Regarding the story of renewed Sc
We're fighting at Tien Tsin, a special
dispatch from Shanghai adds that re-
ports are current that Nice-Admirai
Seymour has been wounded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
The Appetite ofaG Goat

Is envled by all whose stomach and
Liver are out OF order. But such
should know that DR. Kings New Life
TINS, give a splendid appetite. sound
digestion and a regular bodily habit
That insures perfect health and great
energy Only Csc at z. c. NJ. /. Drue
Dept.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-04
Inventor Dead

New York, July 4.-Charles Wesley
Dickinson, inventor OF the geometry C.
lathe, which made q successful counter
feiting of bank notes impossible, is
dead at his home in Belleville, y. j"
aged II years. He manufactured ma
chimes for bank note engraving for the
United States and many foreign gov
ernments.