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GOOD FOOTBALL GAME.
About 500. Persons, Many Of Then
Ladies, saw High School
Team Beaten,

The Chester High School football
defeated the Win ington High S
Yesterday afternoon on the Front
Union streets gridiron by Sc
& to ).
In spite Of the cold weather about
persons witnessed the game, the maio
ity OF them being ladies, who are taking
more interest in the game in this city
than what the men are.
The large delegation that accompanied
the visiting team from Chester kept the
crowd in a constant uproar by waving
the schools colors and giving their
school yell. This is something our root
ers are lacking in, they do not give the
boys enough encouragement. Whenever
one of the local boys makes a bad play
he is generally criticized by the crowd,
which they should not do as it takes the
vim out of the player, and the result is
that the player gets discouraged.
The game yesterday was full of wrangc
ling, which the Chester boys are noted
for. The wrangling grew worse in the
last half. Darkness was coming on and
the visitors apparently started wrsngles
to delay the game as the score was in
their favor
Our boys were gentlemanly in every
| respect. Inc o Ny fault TO be found
with them is they fumbled the ball too
often and did not start quick enough.
Bevans' and Hauber's showing in tack
ling was, brilliant. They have gotten
hold Of the knack for they downed their
opponents in evary play. Buley is
great line plunger ana kicker. He should
be given the ball more frequently. Cap
tain Lawson is good guard and is also
& good mass player.
The first half .Chester kicked of the
bail The local boys brought it back for
20 yards. They kept the bail Until it was
on Chesters 10 yard line, when the ball
was given to Buley, be kicking a goal
from the ield.
/ The ball was taken back to the centre
Of the field when play was resumed.
After few downs the Wilmington boys
got the bal. Dougherty in making a
bod pass to Bell fumbed the ball, and
Captain Ogesbv Of Chester, getting it
and making a 50 yard gain scoring a
touchdown and kicking the goal. After
that neither side were able TO score.
In the second half the ball was kept in
the centre ol the gridiron. When time
was called the local boys were yards
from their opponents goal. Nc one
was able to score in this half. Both
halves were 20 minutes in length.
The line IN.
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.Ihe IsciR Innuiry.

london, Nov. 15.-Thc Racing CaIen.
dnr, a sporting paper. announces that the
stewards Of the Jockey club adjourned
without reaching decision in the case of
Wishard, the trainer. and Lester Reiff,
the jockey. In the meanwhile the fact
that the lattcr is riding indicates the cor
rrec'ncss of the forecast of Nov IA, that
Lord Durham's charges of pulling Mr.
Richard CrolScr's horse. The Scotcbman
ii, at Doncastcr would not be sustained
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MORGAN-SATTERLEE.
Bankers Daughter Weds Well Known
New York Lawyer.
THRONG VIEWS CEREMONY.
Presents Received Were Over Four
Hundred In Number and Include
cd Costly Gift of Jewels From
the Brides Father.

Now York, Nov. 15.--Surrounded by
tapestries worth $200,000, the wedding
feast of Miss Louisa Pierpont Morgan
and Mr.. Herbert l.. Satterce was ccle-
brated al the home Of the brides father
j. Picrpont Morgan, millionaire banker
of Madison avenue.
The hour of the wedding was $3.50
o'clock. The ceremony was celebrated
at ST. Georges church. Rev. William s.
Rainsford officiated. The bridesmaids
were Miss Annie Tracy Morgan. sister,
and Miss Caroline Morgan and Miss Ur-
snla Morgan. cousins of the bride Miss
Marion Satterlcr, Miss May Sturges and
Miss Frances Street lIoppin. The church
was crowded.
The brides gown was made in Paris
and is of white satin. trimmed with point
lace which had been in the family fol
years. The neck is high and the sleeves
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SOUTH SEAS OANNIBALIsM.
Tragic Tales of Mnssacres ON ths
Savage Islands.

sHFHRe
San Francisco. Nov. 15.--1'hc schooner
Mascotte, which has arrived here from
the south sens. brings tales of cannibal-
ism and the massacre OF blacks on the
savage islands. For tle past two years
the Mascotte has bern trading between
the Solomon islands, New Guinea and
New Ireland. It's deck. rails and sails
bear the marks of cannibals' spears and
bullets.
The schooner arrived at Komali in the
Admiralty group, just after the murder of
Herman Matzke, the trading agent there.
This was on Aug. %. Captain Macco
and a bont's crew went ashore and found
the copra house had been looted and the
traders home was wreck. In the yard
Of the latter big pot was still sizzling
over the dying embcrs Of fire. and in
the pot were found some of the bones of
the trader.
The cannibals had moi gone far They
had found in the agents house 15 guns,
and with these they suddenly appeared
and opened fire on Captain Macco and
his crew. A hasty retreat was made to
the schooner. The bullets from the is
landers riddled the rails and the fore
sail. Captain Macco brought into play a
small gun, and its noise more than its
effectiveness scared the cannibals off. The
Mascotte. which is an auxiliary schooner
in the Carolnes, notified the officers of
the German sloop-0f-war Ieadler of the
murder.
Both schooner and warship returned to
Komal, and the native villages werc
shelIcd. Eighty villages were destroyed
by fire. 1G natives were killed, and 20
were taken prisoners.
In June the NlaGcottc put into Matty
island. in the Solomon group. and two
traders went ashore with the supcrcargo.
A great crowd Of natives. sccnting hig
feast, made for them and filled the air
with spears. Captain Macco ana his men
killed four II the cannihals with rifles.
! The rest tool; to the woods.
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Adirondaciss Deer Season Over.

Utica, y. Y, Nov. 15.-The deer season
has closed in the Adirondacks. This is
fortunate If it is desired to keep alive
any considerable portion of the animals
in the woods. The snowfall during the
past week has led hundreds of hunters
to seek the woods. and the slaughter OF
deer has been enormous. Scarcely q
party returns in which the members dc
not have the full number of animals they
are permitted by law to kill to each.
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FIRE Aboard The Monterey.

Victoria, l5. G.. Nov. 15-Mail advices
from the orient say fire broke out aboard
the United States monitor Monterey on
Oct. n. The amcs came from the
electric light raom and for time it was
feared they would spread to the maga-
zinc. Volunteer tiremen succeeded in
checking the fire. however, and the dam
nge was small. Five of the crew who
had gone below narrowly escaped suffo-
rntiOu
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snfe n.ohber. In NIninr.

Portland, Me, Nov. 15.--A bold job of
safe blowing was done in the office of
the Portland Rolling mills of LiGonia,
but the burglars We're frightened away
without securing any booty. After Il
lively pistol duel with Night Watchman
G. w. Nixon. in which about 20 shots
were exchanged. mono was injured. The
burglars left a large lot of tools behind,
the nature of which indicated that the
men were professionals.
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slril.c nt MllitnrN Acndcn1.

Kcarney. Neb, Nov There was a
lnrgo sized mutiny at the kearucy Mil
itary academy. which resulted in ~ on
tire change in The management Of the
school The trouble arose over dis
agreement betWecn he principal. Br. u.
II. Chittendcn, and President Russell.
chief Instructor, and resulted in Russell
handing in lis resignation ana leaving
the school. The other teachers and boys
10 the number Of about 40, believing that
Professor Russell had not been fairly
dealt with quit the academy in body
and came down town.
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STRONG ESTATE SUED.
Executors Enjoined From Taking Ac-
tion by Creditors.
TIE FAILURE A. SURPRISE.
sirior putnnm -. strong Does Not
1hinIS the Liabilities Arc OF
us Large an AmoUnt ms
Ru7nor Puts Them.

New York. N0g 15-Judge Lacombe
1f The United Statos circuit court, on the
application of Eliza H. Griswold. a
rcditor of Philadelphia, granted tenn
NOrary injunction against Mary u.
Strong, Putnam II. Strong and Albert X.
Shattuck, individually and ms executors
and trustees of the will of the late Will
liam IT, StrOp-, erstItslIins 1bonh frosn
1isposiup .,G rtgages, bonds and stocks
and otner securities claimed by the com
piainant
In Philadelphia, it appears, the news of
th> failure of the house of W. l.. Strong
q Go. came as a surprise to firms that
han long been dealing with it and who
believed ii to be beyond the likelihood Of
falling. The first intimation received by
some Of the firms was when they were
called upon by deputy sheriffs and in
formed that whatever accounts they
might have due to the New York house
were attached.
The claim of the GI'iswo1d heirs is for
money advanced to the amount Of $780,
900. The connection of Mr.. Strong with
the Griswolds has extended over a long
period. He was one of the most init
mate friends of the elder Mr.. Griswold,
now deceased. The suit is brought by
tho heirs as individuals and not by tho
i'riswold Worstcd company. 1t is thought
that this claim will he amicably adjusted
aud will not como 10 trial.
Major Putnam Il. Strong said that his
mother owns the house II West Fifty
seventh street. which may hc worth
$4,000, and that she also has small
income from property left her by her
grandfather, Israel Shelton. southern
planter.
Major Strons Talks.
II know nothing abou; the report that
comes from Philadelphia fixing the la-
bilities at S6,O0n00O. My opinion is
that the liabilities are not SO large" he
said. ''It is true that receiver has been
appointed for the Stott Mills company,
but |. of course, know nothing of the
affairs of that concern. Ii is untrue that
my father worried over his affairs and
that this worry FASTENED his death"
The doors of the firm did not open for
business as usual.
hands of Smith Thompson. as receiver.
He is president of the Farmers Ma
tional bhnk of Hudson. Hc hopes To
keep the business going.
No figures are being given out by the
receiver, who is supposed to be straight
ening out the business loft by ex-Mayor
|. Strong. Merchants ARE shocked mt being
confronted with rumora which said that
the house had failed for a very large
/ gum.
EI~srd - TEaaL recaiycr. said that
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General Markets.

New York, Nov Is.
FLOUR state and western dull and easy; Min
ncsota patents, S4ai,35; winter straights, $350
500; winter extras. $2.65a3; winter patents, S3,1
al.
WTIEAT--Dull and barely steady influenced b,
weak cables and moderate local selling; December
7sa7S slice; March, 81 5-l6as1 9-l6c.
RYE-Steady; state, 5la52c, c. l. f.. New York
No. western, 56c., I. o. b., a1oat.
CoRN-Steady on prospects for continued small
receipts better cables and big clearances; Decem
ber 43lsa4SAc; May, AZ 516al23sc.
oATS-Dull, but steady; track. white, state
275.a33c. track. white, western, 27kassc
P0RK-Firm; mess $l2a13s5; family, SIS Scale
LARD-Firm; prime western steam, T571hc
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy. l9a25c; creamery,
10a2Tc.
CIIEESR-Steady; large. October fancy. loAs
1o1sc. small. October fancy. 1011c.
EGGS-strong; state and Pennsylvania 92a2sc ;
western, loss off, &c.
SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, sJsc; cen.
trifugal. 90 test, 4%c. refined steady; crushed,
&c. powdered. 5.70c.
TURPENTINE-Steady at 44i5a45c
MOLASSES- New Orleans 4ea5sc
RIcE--Stoady; domestic, issa01sc.; japan. ~
aSc.
For pant ICT y9rk come TO The sun
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Measure. Against TubereuIo.i..

Philadelphia, Nov. 15.-A resolution
recommending to the board of health the
compulsory resignation of tuberculosis
in the class Of transmissible diseases and
that measures be taken for Its prevention
has been adopted by the Philadelphia
County Medical society. This action
was the result of paper advocating the
registration of tuberculosis read by Pro
fessor Hermann Nj. BigGs, NJ. d., pathol-
ogist and director of the archaeological
laboratories of the department of health
Of New York
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Potter suspect Arrcsted.

Chicago, Nov. 15.-Captain Schucttler
of the Sheffield avenue police station has
under arrest man whom he suspects not
only of committing the assault in the o..
w. Potter residence early on Tuesday
morning. but also of having a hand in m
other Lake Shore drive robbery which
thus far has not been made public, but
which is declared to be of startling mag
nitude. The suspect in the mysterious
North Side house robbery and in the Pot
ter case is prisoner Mt the Sheffield ave
nue. station.
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Jobr sherman. Will Probatcd.

Mansfield, o., Nov. 15.--Thc will of the
late John Sherman was admitted to pro-
bate in Judge Rrinkerhoffs court. Colo
mel Myron NJ. Parker of Washington and
Congressman Kerr of Mansfield were
made executors. No bond was required
the will having requested that no bond
he asked. The probate judge stated that
he had received no intimation that there
would be any contest. Appraisers will
be appointed later.
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Convict shnt nend.

Boston, Nov. 15.-.Iohn johnson, a col
ored man, who was serving a term of 30
months in the house of correction for
perjury, was shot and almost instantly
killed by Henry w. Dean, ono of the
prison officials, whom johnson had at
tackled. johnson had been ugly for sew
eral days and had caused the prison Off
GERS considerable trouble.
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Ihe line up.
Wilmington,
The Army of the Tennessee.

Detroit, Nov. 15.-The Society of the
Army of the Tennessee has reelected the
officers as follows: President, Grcnville
NJ. Dodge, New York; corresponding Sec
rotary, General A. Hickenloopcr, Cincin-
nati recording secretary, Colonel Corne-
lius Cadle, Cincinnati; treasurer, Major
A. NJ. Yandykc, Cincinnati. Among the
vice presidents elected was General Il. A.
Alger, Detroit. 1t was voted to hold the
next reunion of the society in Indianapo-
lie
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Norwegian Crew Rescued.

Philadelphia, Nov. 15.-Captain Flctt
Of the British tank steamer Georgian
Prince, from Hull, England, to this port,
reports to the maritime exchange sta
ton at Reedy island. 40 miles below this
rity, that he has on board the crew Of
"a of the Norwegian bark HiGhfyer,
iug cvudition on Nov. 5.
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The Patrons of nusbandry.

Washington, Nov. Is. = The National
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, trans
acted but little business at their session,
which occupied about an hour and half.
About 250 of the delegates called in a
body at the White House, where they
were received by President Mckinley.
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YcrIses VIII Not Conte.,

Washington, Nov. 15.-John w. Yerkes
late Republican candidate for goyernor
of Kentucky and who recently resigned
his position as collector of internal reve-
nuc, called on the commissioner of In.
ternal revenue. He says he has aban-
doncd all idea Of contesting Governor
Rerkham's election. He probably wilt
be reappointcd to his old position.
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ne nad no means Of GIVING any ntcm-
gcncc Of the company to the public in
the present condition Of affairs.
Cornelius \. Bliss or Bliss. Fahyan &
Co., who went on Mr.. 1'rcat's bond. said
that everything which was known had
already hccn told, and thai no definite
idoa Of the position in which he house
was placed could la had before tie state
mrut Of the receiver.
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lEiwht nNcr ..l.,rnno.. nrnn,.e,.

Chicago. Nov H. Ilc legal battle
over the copyright of NJ. Rostand'a play.
"Cyrano dc Bergerac,' Is TO be revived
in earnest. Two commissioners to take
depositions from witnesses in London and
Paris were appointed by Judge lSohIsaat
in the United States district court on mo-
tion Of counsel for $. Il. Gross. Harold
Il. Hopgood Of London will take fine dep
ositions Of Robert Mcclure Guy Eden,
IC. II. Rivington, Gregory W. Ecclcs and
~. r. Taylor Herbert j. Boyd is COM
missioned to take statements in Paris
from Emile Bonard, Mary Day. Nine.
Leduc Pcreau. George Pereau, Marcus
Castinel and Ernest Collin. Both hear
ings will take place next month.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The Village Parson.

lhis highly interesting drama comes
70 Lo the Grand Opera House tonight. THE
Nliiage Parson" is considered to be a
most natural drama, powerful in climax
ana thrilling in action. 1t is beautiful
5tory told by a very capable company.
Inc scenery which is new, is carried by
the management, none of the scenery
Delcnglnng to the Grand Opera House be-
ing used. A rare treat is in store for our
theatre goers.
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stcnmcr nnIsnrin AbInxc.

Buffalo, Nov 15.-Thc steamer Eulea-
ria has been damaged by fire 10 the eN-
tcnt Of $4,000. Her cargo Of corn was
damaged by water, tho loss being csti-
mated at $1,000 The vessel is owned by
Jamc, CorIigan.
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G,nsen,v rIngnc clcnrcd.

Washington, NOV. r.. Surgeon Gen,
cval Wyman of the marine hospital
service has received tle following cable
gram fDm Surgeon Thomas, at Glasgow
Port Tcared free from plague Nov.
a."
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Senntor DnNis Rctter.

St. Paul, Nov. 15.-United States Sen
ator Davis is reported apparently better
and stronger He rested well during the
night.
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The Wenth en-.
Fair; westerly winds.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange.

New York; NOV 10
Money on call steady at az per cent. Print
mercantile paper. 41ha5 per cent Sterling ex
change steady, with actual business in bankers
bills at s4s41sa4. s4% for demand and at si.s0%'
4.sOJs for 60 days Posted rates, $4.S11a and
s4s5lk. Commercial bills. S4.sOal.sOlz. silyei
certificates, 64Aa65Ac. Bar silver, 637sc. Mexi
can dollars, 50Ac. Government bonds weak. Statt
bonds inactive. Railroad bonds firm.
Glazing prices:
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21

No one can reasonably hope
for good health unless his bow
e 5 move once each day. When
this is not attended to. disOl-
ders Of the stomach arise, bill
ionsness, headache, dyspepsia
and piles soon follow. If you
wish to avoid these ailments
keep your bowels regular by
taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when re-
quired. They are easy to take
and mild and gentle in effect.
For sale by w. \. Leslie.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21
HOW TO CURE GROUP.

Mr.. r. Gray. who lives near
Armenia, Duchess county, n, y.
says: "Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy is the best medicine /
have ever used. 1t is a fine
children's remedy for Group
and never fails to cure.'
When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarSe, or even after
the croupy cough has developed
ii will prevent the attack. This
should be borne IN mind and a
bottle of the Cough Remedy
kept at hand ready for instant
use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by w. A..
Leslie.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21

Another one Of Mr.. ]. F..
Woodward's children died this
week. His four-vear-old
daughter, Louise, died on
Monday of last week. The
family have the sincere sym
pathv of the community.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21
NOTICE!
Parker's Indian Herb Pills are a sure
Cure for Constipation, Biliousness,
Sick Headache. Dizziness, and Kin
dred Complaints.

They are pretty to look at. pleasant
to tai e. They are the mildest. yet
most til trough pills in action ever dis
covered BY medical science.
DIRECTIONS: Take two OF these
pills at bed time first night, then re-
duce the dose to one pill. each to be
taken at bed time every night for a
week or more. They will keep he
bowels gently open. build up the
nervous system. restore h appetite
and make new. rich blood.
PARkER's INDIAN HERB PILLS are a
mild remedy that will touch and stir
the liver without injury to the stomach.
For sale BY JOHN TULL. Druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21
CALDWELL.

The Sick Pensions Died of Pneu.
monia Mrs. Crisp Falls and Breaks
Her Leg.
Lenoir News, Dec. 18th.
Mr.. j. a. Puett, Of Burke. is
spending a few weeks with his
son, j. =. Puett, Esq, near
town.
Mr.. J. w. Edison, Of Ashe-
Vie, who one time live in Lee
noir, and did business for Mr..
w. S. COvington. was in LenOir
this week. He brought home
the remains Of Mr.. A. H. Barlow
who died Of penumonia.
Caldwell gets this year ST.
1920 from the State pension
fund, and pays into that fund
A796.23. The amount for Cald-
we'll is divided into64 pensions
Of the fourth class, $14.5O, in
Guiding 80 widows, and six Of
the 3rd, 500, and Of the 2nd,
1850.
Mrs. w. G.. Crisp, Of Glen
burnie, who was visiting her
son-in- law, Mr.. S. E. Cottrell,
Of Lenoir, last week, had the
misfortune to fall and break
herleg. She walked Out to feed
the pgs and slipped On a
smooth-dressed plank lying on
the ground and fer, breaking
both bones of her ankle about
four inches above the joint,
DR.. Kent attended her and she
is doing we'll.
Messrs. James Harrington.
Ben Martin and Council,
who have been seriously i'll for
some time, are improving, SO
are Madames Pickens and E.
y. Abernethy. Miss Dora Tut
tie is confined to her home with
rheumatism and Rev. j. l..
IIealan continues in precar-
ious condition. George Bern
hardt and Mr.. j. L. Spencer's
little son. both Of whom had
pneumonia, are about we'll
again, and Frances Atkinson is
holding her own, SO to speak.
Her symptoms upon the whole
being favorable.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21

Miss Lille Patton, of the
Hospital, is visiting friends
in town this week.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21

MI. Patterson Hoyle's Experience on
aTurnip Patch.

Mr.. Patterson Hoyle. Of
Burkem"nt, who is always
looking out for the best mode
OF farming, read an article in
TdE News suggesting that to
make success at farming a
debt and CreditacCountsh should
be kept and closely observed.
Acting upon the suggestion
he tried it upon aturnip patch
and the following is his ex-
perience.
DEBTOR SIDE.
Cleaning and preparing
ground, 3
10 ,ght a mule to break up
and cultivate turnip patch, $500.
Sold n bushel turnips for
loaded shells, %.
This neCessitatel buying
gun to shCo. shells, 900.
Two weeks hunting at so
cents per day, 100.
Feed for mule, 5 months, 1900.
S1O1.25.
CREDIT SIDE.
IS bushels turnips at IS
cents per bushel, "a. 50.
4 rabbits on the two weeks
hunt neat, 20.
4 rabbit hides, .O4.
S4.74.
Showing him behind S96.51.
He is now at a loss to know
who to go to for the deficit.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-12-21

Mr.. L. H. Corpening ar
rived to-day from South Amer
ica, where he has been en-
gagged in railroad work with
Capt. S. d. Dunnavant. The
latter is still there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-20
A STEEL RUMoR DENIED.

REPRESENTATIVES, HERE DO NOT BELIEVE
STORY OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT.
report was current in Wall Street yesterday to
the effect that nterna onal eombinatio to reg
uate the prices and output of steel and iron was
planned 1t was said that the idea of an interna-
uonal agreement between iron and steel manufact-
urers grew out of the recent conferences which
were held in this city. At those conferences it was
said the question raised as to the possibility
OF bringing about agreement covering the
United States England, France and Germany. by
means of which there should be general regula-
ton of the output and general stability in prices
So far could be aScertained in this city yes
terday the only basis for the report that sew
eral representatives of iron and steel interests In
this country. among them being Messrs. Carnegie,
Gates and Moore, are in Europe and that James
b. Dill who important factor in harmonic
ing the difficulties in the Carnegie Company, sailed
for London Wednesday.
EX-Judge +. II. Gary, president of the Federal
Steel Company, said yesterday that he had never
heard of any suggestion of nternat ional agree
ment. and gave his opinion that there was
nothing in the story. Officials of other steel COM
panies who were also denied all knowledge
OF any such scheme. 1t is interesting to recall,
however, that John W. Gates. in his testimony be-
fore the Industrial Commission admitted that he
had entered into negotiations with German steel
and iron manufacturers, which fell through be-
cause he could not meet their demands.