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Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
CABINET ATTENDED.
President Did Not Participate in Uni.
versity Exercises.

San Francisco, May 1e.-President
Mckinley did not go to Berkeley to at
tend the commencement exercises at
the University of California. The ILL
ness Of Mrs. Mckinley prevented the
president from participating in the
ceremonies, but the members Of the
cabinet and others of the presidential
party crossed the bay on the revenue
tug Slocum. AS the little steamer
crossed the harbor the warship lying
at anchor in the bay saluted and all
the bay steamers sounded their sirens.
The guests were taken to the untver-
sity grounds and the exercises of the
day were observed, with Secretary
Hay acting in the presidents stead
President Benjamin Ide Wheeler Of
the University of California then en-.
tertained the party at luncheon.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
EXPECTS kRUeER's DEATH.
Theatrical Manager Wright So States
After Seeing Dom Paul,

Sioux City, Ia. May 16.-In letter
to his sister, Mrs. J. T. Anderson, in
this city, w. H. Wright, the theatrical
manager of New York, writes from
Hilversum, Holland, that the ex-presi-
dent Of the Boer republic, Paul Kru-
ger, is very feeble and his early death
may be expected. Wright labored
three weeks with Kruger to get him
to come to America on a lecturing
tour, having gone to Europe for this
purpose. He was unsuccessful. He
says in the letter:
II had little trouble in seeing him,
and as sat beside him under the rich
folds of the Boer flag, / felt deep SYM
pathy for him and the cause for which
he is giving his life. He is very fee.
BILE and old. The worry is telling on
him and the announcement of his
death at any time would not surprise
me-"
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
WALL STREET SITUATION.
Little Probability of Another Panic
Very Soon

New York. May 16.-Northern Pa
ciftc hostilities have passed out of
their active stage. j. P. Morgan now
sees no necessity for his prompt re-
turn to this country, and there is no
likelihood of any important develop
ments in the situation.
There no longer is any doubt that
the Harriman-Kuh -Gould-S Stand
ard Oil party has obtained control of
Northern Pacific, and with it the abil-
ity to protect their own properties
from any possible i'll effects of the
Burlington deal.
The control of the Union Pacific is
not in doubt despite the productes Of
the rumor monger. Neither the heavy
Buying Of Tuesday nor the heavy liq-
uidations in which the stock lost IA
points, disturbs the men who are cred
tied with owning the property. They
say they have control and it will take
a good deal of money to get it away
from them.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
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STRIKERS ARE SHUT OUT,
Great Northern Closes Its Shops a,
Great Falls, Mon,

Great Northern Closes Its Shops at
Great Falls, Mon.
Butte, Mon., May 16.-The Anacon.
da Mining company and the Great
Northern railroad have followed the
example of the American Smelling
and Refining company in treating
with strikers. 1t Ia announced that
the mining company's machine shops
at Anaconda and the railroads ma.
chine shops at Great Falls will remain
closed for good and the machinery
transported elsewhere.
The Great Northern will hereafter
have all it's work done at the Spokane
and st. Paul shops. Long efforts to
treat with the strikers at both places
have proven unavailing and there has
been constant recurring trouble. The
striking smelter1nen at Helena, since
the plant has been closed down, have
nearly all left the country. Several
thousand men are thrown out Of en-
ployment by the different shut downs.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
DENVER SENSATION.
Woman Fires Two Shots at Nephew
of Ambassador Choate.

Woman Fires Two Shots at Nephew
of Ambassador Choate.
Denver, May 16.-Mrs. Martha
Ewart, widow, proprietress of fash.
ionable roominghouse, fired two shots
at Joseph K. Choate, manager of the
Overland cotton mills and a nephew
of United States Ambassador Choate,
in the law Office of Wolcott & Vaile,
during a conference. Neither of the
bullets took effect.
About year ago Mrs. Ewart sued
Choate for alleged breach of promise
and secured judgment. She says
she attempted to shoot him because
he had not settled the judgment. She
was arrested.
On Feb. IA last Mr.. Choate was mar.
ried in Brooklyn, N. Y, to Mrs. Alyce
Muller.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
NORTHWESTERN CROPS.
Recent Cold Spell Did No Serious
CamaQe.

Damage.
st. Paul, May 16.-The following is
a condensation of the crop report of
the Northwestern states:
Minnesota-Cold weather of last
week did no damage; no rain in Red
River valley and lowlands; elsewhere
rains have benefited late-sown grains;
early-sown grains looking up we'll
Iowa-Cool weather and ample rain
fall beneficial to wheat, oats and bar
icy. Fair progress made.
Wisconsin-Everyth looking we'll
and prospects for a good crop bright;
very beneficial rains in almost all por-
tions of the state.
North Dakota-Wheat seeding fin
ished; considerable area of oats and
barley sown; frosts killed tender veg
citation without injuring small grain;
grain that is up damaged somewhat
by high winds.
South Dalota-Crops generally re-
ported in very satisfactory condi-
tion; fruit bloom, only, injured by the
frosts; corn planting advanced.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
WILL ALTER SHAMROCK II.
Radical Changes to Be Made in Por
ttons of the Boat

Southampton, May 1s.-Designer
Watson has apparently reached the
conclusion that the hull of the Sham
rock II is susceptible Of improvement
and there is reason to believe that al.
terations are about to be made,
amounting to practically the remodel
ing of portions of the boat. The prep
arations at the dock where the chal-
lenger will be placed indicate radical
changes not connected with the spars
and canvas, which have hitherto
been blamed for the boats shortcom-
ings. A large gang of platers and riv-
eters. who assisted in the building of
the yacht. have been summoned from
Dumbarton by telegraph. These men
will arrive during the day and will
work day and night until the altera-
tions are completed.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
TRIP ABANDONED
PRESIDENT COMPELLED TO GIVE
UP REMAINDER OF HIS
PRESENT TOUR.
DUE TO HIS WIFE's HEALTH

Said That Mrs. Mckinley's Condition
Is Serious and That She May Not
Be Able to Leave San Francisco for
Some Time-Party Will Then Re-
turn to Washington by the Most
Direct Route.
San Francisco, May 16.-At 10 a. m.
Secretary Cortelyou informed the AS
sociated Press that Mrs. McKinley's S
serious illness had compelled the
president to abandon his proposed
visit to other states, to which he had
looked forward with so much pleasure.
AS soon as Mrs. McKinley's health per-
nits he will return to Washington by
the most direct route.
Secretary Cortelyou also issued the
following bulletin as to Mrs. McKin-
ley's condition:
There has been but little change in
Mrs. McI<inleys condition. She has
gained in some respects and lost in
Others"
The president will remain quietly at
Mr.. Scott's residence during the day
and will not take part in any of the
exercises given in his honor
1t is learned that Mrs. McKinley's
condition Is considered serious by the,
physicians attending her.
Doctors RiXey and Hirschfelder
were in consultation during the morn
ing and another physician will be
called in at once. 1t is probable that
if she RECEIVERS Mrs. Mckinley will be
unable to leave San Francisco by next
Monday when the stay OF the presiden-
tial party was to have terminated.
The president will remain here with
Mrs. Mckinley.
At noon Secretary Cortelyou stated
that he could give no additional infor-
nation about Mrs. Mckinley beyond
the bulletin issued at 10 o'clock.
When informed that it was reported
Mrs. McKinley's condition was most
critical, the secretary said he could
not discuss the matter.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
War on Sunday Excursions.

Sioux City, Ia, May 16.-The Sioux
City ministers will wage unrelentins
war against the Sunday excursion
movement, which has been gaining
impetus in this section for several
years. The railroads, newspapers and
preachers in other towns will be asked
Tor aid in this crusade. The CONNER.
cial club will be appealed to for help
IN d1ssuading the railroads from run.
ming Sunday excursion trains.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
PARTIAL EVACUATION.
Portion Of Foreign Troops Will Soon
Leave China

Portion OF Foreign Troops Will Soon
Leave China.
Berlin, May 16.-Of1icials here, dis
cussing the answer OF the Chinese
peace commissioners, say the fact of
prime significance therein is that the
commissioners agree to the indemnity
as demanded and the withdrawal of
the troops can now proceed forthwith,
but that not all the foreign forces will
be withdrawn at once.
The Chinese proposition to raise
the import and export duties will prob
ably be accepted, since the only other
possibility of increasing China's reve-
nues is the reform Of the lillen duties
which the powers particularly wish to
avoid, because it would require too
much mixtng in the internal affairs of
China. Further international control
over the customs will be unnecessary
beyond Sir Robert Hart's.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
WHILE DISCUSSING STRIKE.
Adjutant General of the New YorL
Militia Drops Dead.

Albany, N. Y, May 16.-Edward NJ
Hoffman of Elmira, adjutant general
of the national guard and chief of the
governors staff, died suddenly in this
city. He was in consultation with Ma
jor General Roe, commander of the
national guard, concerning the dispo-
sition of troops called into service to
quell disturbances incident to the
street railway employees strike, when
he was overcome by faintness. He
was assisted to his room, but died be-
fore physician could be called. Gen
eral Hoffman was about SO years old.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
VIII Spend Half a Million.

St. Paul, May 1G.-Improvements
that the Northern Pacific will make
to it's Duluth railway yards and ter
minal facilities during the next two
years arc to cost $5OO,OO0. Work on
some of the most needed improve
ments, including viaduct at Garfield
avenue, is to begin soon, and estimates
Of the expense Of the summers work
are placed at between 100000 and
$325,00O.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
MAY CORN AGAIN.
Prices Touches Sixty Cents on the
Eoard of Trade.

Chicago, May 1G.-May corn, which
has been corhered on the board Of
trade and wiicl, has been rather mac.
tive for few days past, advanced to
a new high-price record during the
day when it sold at GO cents per bush
ell. This is the highest price since the
corner Of May, 1899.
Phillips, who formed the corner, bid
the market up but secured only few
small lots. 1t was rumored on change
that he had permitted shorts to settle
for 100000 bushels privately at 60
cents
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
DOZEN MEN DEAD.
SERIOUS DISASTER OCCURS in
A COAL MINE AT FAR.
MlNGToN, w. VA.
CARELEssNEss THE CAUSE

Explosion Which Resulted in the Fa.
taIities Said to Have Been Due to
Carrying Lighted Torch Into the
CoIliery-Four Men Lose Their
Lives by the Burning Of a Steamer
at Calhoun, KY.
Pennington, w. Va, May 16.-Nine
men were killed. three fatally injured
and number of others burned by an
explosion in the shaft of the Georges
Greek Coal and Iron company at this
place at 9:15 a. m. The number of
dead may exceed nine as several min
ers are still missing and only few
of the bodies have been brought out Of
the mine. The known dead are: Carl
Hunter, Daniel Alferie, Tony Romenic,
l. H. Everson, Joseph Nichols, Manor
Beatty, three unknown Italians.
The explosion is said to be due to
carrying lighted torch in the mine.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
DENIED BY Mr.. SMITH.
Has No Intention of Resigning From
the Cabinet,

Has No Intention Of Resigning From
the Cabinet.
San Francisco, May 16.-Rumors
circulated in the East that Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith contem-
plates retiring from the cabinet and
that H. Clay Evans, United States
commissioner Of pensions, is schedul-
ed to succeed him, we're denied by
Mr.. Smith. He said:
II have not even considered such
step. I think it probable the report
arose from the fact that upon the ex-
piration Of the lease upon the house
I occupy in Washington I did not re-
new it, for the reason that I wished
to make a change of residence, but not
leave Washington"
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Moraan Not conIno Home.

London, May 16.-J. Pierpont Nor.
gan will not return to America until
June. This, in conjunction with his
departure from London during the
day, is regarded as an Indication of
his opinion that the crisis has been
ayerted and as confirming the New
York cable dispatch announcing that
compromise between Mr.. Morgan
and Kuhn, Loeb e Co. had been
arrived at in New York.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
ON THE DIAMOND.
Western League.

Western League.
AT Kansas City, s.; Omaha, 2.
At st. Joseph, 8; Des Moines, 2.
At Denver, a; Minneapolis, 5-Six.
teen innings.
At Colorado Springs, 1; st. Paul 8.
American League.
At Boston, Q; Washington, 3.
At Baltimore, IL; Philadelphia, 5.
At Milwaukee, II; Cleveland, /.
At Detroit, Q; Chicago, 8.
National League.
At New York, 3; Chicago, 0.
At Boston, 4; St. Louis, 8.
At Philadelphia, 2; Pittsburs, 3.
At Brooklyn, 8; Cincinnati, z.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Big Wisconsin Tobacco ceat.

Madison, Wis, May l6.--Onc of the
largest tobacco deals ever made in the
West has just been carried through
here by the sale to d Philadelphia firrn
of $4,000 cases of last years crop OF
Wisconsin tobacco. About $3.50, 900
cash changed hands. The shipment
will amount to about 2G0 carloads.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
lono Nav Return Fast.

San Francisco, May 16.-Secretary
of the Navy Long may leave the presi-
dental party and depart for the East
at any moment. He has received word
that his daughter, who has been living
in Colorado Springs over a year for
her health. Is dangerously i'll.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
MILWAUKEE COAL COMBINE.
Dealers Incorporate a Fuel Company
for Mutual Profit,

Madison, Wis. May 1e.-The Mil
waukee coal dealers have organized
combine under the name Of the NIL.
waukee Western Fuel company, which
has filed articles Of association with
the secretary Of state The combine
has capital stock Of s2,0oO,O0o and
paid fee of $4,000 for filing it's arti-
cles. The incorporators, who repre-
sent different leading Milwaukee coal
firms, are Edward A. Uhrig, Lawrence
Demer, M. H. Benjamin, G. W. Moody,
z. llmore. F. R. Buell. and George S.
Eastman,
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Their Extradition Ordered,

New York, May 16.-Judge Brown,
LII the United States district court, is
sued an order for the removal of Cap.
tain Benjamin D. Greene, JOHN F.,
Wtlli;sm T., and Edward II. Gaynor to
SavaHnah, Ga, where they have been
Indicted for conspiracy in CONNECTION
with o. M. Carter, formerly superin-
tendent Of improvements in Savannah
harbor.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
TROOPS. ON HAND
OVER TWO THOUSAND MILITIA
AT ALBANY AND ON THE
WAY THERE.
NO MOVE MADE TO RUN CARS

City Is Comparatively Quiet, Gordon
Of Troops Surrounding the Different
:, Buildings Of the Traction Company.
Adjutant General Of the National
; Guard Drops Dead While Discussing
the Situation.
!; Albany, N. Y, May 16.-The traction
strike was productive of no serious
disorder during the night. The COM
pany made no further effort to operate
cars or repair it's lines and will prob
ably remain inactive until the military
force called by the state is in posi-
tion to afford the fullest protection. A
strong effort was made during the
night to bring the contending inter-
iests into conference but it failed and
iat this time the breach is as wide as
ever. The establishment of the militia
patrol began shortly before midnight
when three companies of the Tenth
battalion were quietly and quickly
dispatched from the Washington Ave
nue. armory. One company was order
ed to the traction powerhouse, another
TO the upper town barn and the third
to the northern barn. When D COM
.pany, which was ordered to the up
town barn. swung into Quail street a
jeering crowd fell in on it's fanks and
rear and followed it down to the barn.
AS 1t halted in front of the barn a
shower of rocks and other missiles fell
time that there would be clash, but
the police drove the crowd back and
the soldiers made no menacing move.
The police withdrew as soon as the
national guard picket line was estab'
1ished around the traction company's
plant and as the night wore on the
crowd melted away. AS the new day
came the crowd reassembled and at
daylight it numbered about 500. The
sentries kept the street clear. The
women were particularly vindictive
and howled out their choicest epithets
at the non-union men who showed
themselves at the upper windows of
the barn.
Troop Train Partially Ditched.
The first detachment of the Twenty
third infantry arrived here at 7:45
o'clock and its opening part in this
great industrial struggle came near
being a tragedy. Just after their
train had crossed the New York Cen
trail bridge spanning the Hudson it
struck misplaced switch. The pow
erful mogul engine drawing it jumped
the track and went tumbling over on
its side. None of the cars left the
track, but they were given jolt that
shook every man in the train. There
were 400 men in the detachment under
Lieutenant Brady. The entire Second
regiment, under command of Colonel
Lloyd of Troy, and including 1000
men from Troy, Cohoes. Hoosic Falls,
Schenectady and Saratoga have been
ordered to report in this city. This
will make the total military strength
about 2,2O0.
The first active step of the military
forces was taken shortly after 10
O'Clock when the Third signal corps,
mounted, and a detachment of mount
ed police cleared the streets around
the Quail street barn. A zone of four
blocks was cleared and picket line
established at it's outer edge This
move, it is understood, is preparatory
to the repairing of the line in that vi
cinity and the clearing away of the
wrecked car and the obstruction on
the tracks.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Only Five Lives Lost,

st. Louis, May 16.-Developments
show that not more than five lives
were lost in the wreck of the steamer
City Of Paducah in the Mississippi
river Sunday night. OF the seven per-
sons reported missing all but one have
appeared at the Office of the packet
company in this city. The missing
man is white fireman.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
FOUR MEN PERIsHED.
Towboat Destroyed by Fire at Cal
houn, Ky.

houn, Ky.
Evansville, Ind, May 16-Four men
were killed during the night in a fire
which destroyed the steamer Owens
boro, a towboat tied up at dock at
Calhoun, Ky. The dead are Fireman
Grenshaw, Evansville; Fireman Brink
man, Evansville, and two roustabouts,
names unknown.
A fire broke out aboard the boat
shartly before midnight and in short
time it burned to waters edge. Cap
tain eastman and Engineer Robinson
barely had time to escape. The 9TH
ers are supposed to have been asleep
in the hold and were overcome by
smoke,
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
MANY EMPLOYERS SIGN.
Three Hundred Firms Agree to Ma
chinists' Demands.

Washington, May 16.-President
U'Conuell Of the International Associa.
ton OF Machinists stated during the
afternoon that 300 firms throughout
the country have signed the 9hour
day agreement. Telegfapbic reports
from Boston show that a large number
signed there during the day and in Ell
mira what is claimed 70 te the largest
Steam fire engine company outside of
the trnst Mas come to terms. The
Machfnsts association will meet here
Friday and ren,ain until after the goth
inst, the date when the strike order
rs to be effective,
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Italian VILLAGE Swept Awav.

Rome, May 16.-Most of the houses
of the village Of Acerenza, near Po-
tenza. have been swept away by the
fall of an immense rock. Troops have
been dispatched to the scene of the
disaster. Thus far Is bodies have
been recovered.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

CHICAGO, May Is.
CATTLE-Sa1es ranged at IS. 1O@o, 90
for good to prime steers, $a0O@5.OO for
poor to medium, $3.s5@5. 10 for stockers
and feeders $2.85@4.s0 for COWS and
heifers, $4.2595.4 40 for Texas steers.
HOGS-Sales ranged at s555@5s5 for
mixed and butchers, s575(959O for good
to choice heavy, S5.80@B.70 for rough
heavy s5.55@5. 80 for light, S5.75@5.S5 for
bulk of sales.
SHEEP-Sa1es ranged at $4gO@5. SO for
sheep, 81 10@5.25 for lambs.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, May Ii.
wHEAT-May ,nAc, July 71Xo.
June 715s@71Hc.
COHN--May SIC, July 1910. !
OATS-May 30a4c, July 2S9s @oSko.
PORK-May $14571S, July $14.70
FLAX-Cash Northwest $l.73, No. I
$1.7a. May S1.73. Sept. $l.3s, Oct $i.30
POULTRY-Dressed turkeys Sk09Mt,.
chickens 81@9Lc.
BUTTER-Creamery 1A@1so, dairy II
O1Go.
Eaas-gfssh 11MA
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
st, Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, May Is.
HOGS-Sales ranged at S. 25@5. .77}&.
cATTLESaes Hanged at ,o %
prime rSi ne butcher cows and heifers' s s95o@ oea
$50 for choice veals, S3.75@4S5 for choice
feeders.
sHEEP-sales ranged at $4.25@4 40 for
choice butcher lambs. $5.5O@4.OO for
choice butcher lambs.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
Sioux City Live Stock,

Sioux CITY, Ia., May IL.
CATTLE-Sales ranged at s47O@B 50
for beeves, So. 50@4 90 for COWS. bulls and
mixed, So. 25@45O for stockers and feed.
ers So. OO@5.OO for calves and yearlings.
HOGS-Sales ranged at IS. 55@6. .65.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat,

MINNEAPOLIS, May IL.
WHEAT-May 72Ac, July 722sc. On
Track-No. hard 7424c, No. Northern
72Ac, No. 2 N orthern 70h071c.
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
FRIEND OF POOR CHILDREN.
Mrs. Edith Thomas Commits Suicide
in New York City.

New York, May 1G.-In poor health
and discouraged because of the mis-
cry prevailing in the city, especially
among the children, to whom she had
devoted her life, Mrs. Edith Thomas,
friend Of the poor and gifted writer,
sent bullet through her heart in the
West Side branch of the University
settlement. Among the books written
by Mrs. Thomas are "Your Money or
Your Life" "Criss Cross" and mod
ern Rosalind."
Mrs. Thomas had sought for years
TO advance the children of the poor.
She had worked among the crowded
tenement district for nearly 10 years
Oakes Republican., 1901-05-17
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Wheat,

wHEAT-Cash No. / hard no, No. 1
Northern 74c. No. 2 Northern 7OL@
INC. To Arrive-No. hard ITO, No.
! Northern 74c, May 74c, July. 74o.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-27
PENNSYLVANIA HARD DAYS PRACTICE

Philadelphia. Sept. % (SpeciaD.-Pennsyivania'
aspirants for football honors were put through
hard days practice to-day, both morning and after
noon. Woodruff. the coach. for the first time paid
especial attention to offensive work, giving all the
line long signal practice In their plays
The feature of the game in the afternoon was
the punting of Townsend. who made his appear
for the first time. He got his kicks of fast
and they averaged nearly fifty yards. He Is
heavier than he was last year, and seemed to De
game. and he will give every one a run for ms
money for place behind the line or at end. Town
send a substitute last season. He was not
played, he freshman, and Will De az fehfl-
sylvania several years more, because ne lntends
TO take course in law after finishing his college
course
The good work of the first team to-day argues
well for to-morrow's match against Lehigh- They
scored twice the second eleven. both times on
good end running and consistent line plung1ng,
Dale and w Gardiner carrying the ball across the
line The second team also scored, but II was due
to poor kick. which McCabe picked up and turned
into tally
The field captain for Saturdays match will not
be announced until the day of the game The ap-
pearance of Baird the field. his excellent work
the manner in which he encourages his mates. all
tend to make him rather promising candidate flor
the captaincy.