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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
CRITICAL FOR CORN
Situation Will Approach 9
Calamity Unless Relief
Comes Soon.

Chicago July 12.-Advices to the board
of trade and grain commission houses to-
day are that the drouth in the southwest
is unbroken. 1t is said the damage out
side of Kansas and Missouri is slight, but
that unless there is relief within ten days
the Germ crop situation will approach a
calamity.
A message from Topeka, Kan, declared
the prospects are for a crop of only 50,-
000,0 900 bushels of corn. although last
years crop was 163, ,000, geo, and that of
the previous year, 2S7 200, 900 bushels. The
loss on hay and potatoes also is great
second only to the loss of corn. 1t is esti-
mated that the farmers Of Kansas and
Missouri already have sustained losses
reaching $50, 200, ,OOO
It was but natural that hundreds of re-
ports, of which the above are fair sam
pies, should have been reflected in the
course of prices on the board Of trade.
Corn for September delivery opened from
52c to 52%c, compared with the close yes
terday at 51ss@511bc Prices continued
taking. At 1925 p. m, September corn
had risen to 541lc, or 10ssc above the
price one month ago, shortly before the
heat and drouth began Not in years save
natural conditions attracted the present
prices for corn, although manipulation
has, at times, forced them higher.
Fear that the climatic conditions in
Kansas will spread to the spring country
in the northwest was influential in the
wheat market, and at noon September
touched 6S1hc, 31kc higher than yester-
days close. Oats also were reported
drouth-stricken. September opened at 33c,
1Ac higher than yesterday and &c higher
than q month ago. This market held
steady at the advance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
FIRST
Beats Constitution by Over a
Minute and independence
by Nearly 10 Minutes.

Bateman's Point, r. l., July 12.-2:1O D.
m.-Columbia won to-day's race. crossing
the line at 2:09;37. Constitution crossed
the line at 2:10:58. At that time Inde-
pendence was just ten minutes behind the
other boats. Columbia beat Constitution
at the finish by one minute and twenty
one seconds, as estimated from the shore.
Independence crossed the line at 2:2O:O2,
ten minutes and twenty-five seconds be-
hind Columbia and nine minutes and
four seconds behind Constitution.
Batemans Point, R. l., July 12.-CoIum-
b1a won to-day's race the fourth of the
series, beating Constitution by a minute
and half at the finish, but by something
more In corrected time. The feature of
the days race was the fine work of Inde-
penoence, which, after losing her top
mast at the very start, sailed a magnif-
cent stern chase with all her upper sails
gone and was beaten by only ten minutes
at the finish. The day was the best that
the yachts have had SO far, a fine breeze
blowing from the northeast which sent
tnem over the triangular course of thirty
miles In little over three hours. The
new Herreshoff yacht was never ahead
although getting within two minutes of
columbia at the second mark
independence, after a DELAY or nearly
SIX minutes in clearing away the wreck
age, rounded the first mark about as many
minutes behind Columbia. On the heat
TO the second mark, which Columbia and
constitution were making by short tacks
the Lawson boat took several long boards
SO tnat she was right up with the leaders
at the stakeboat, turning less than six
minutes astern, and actually GAINING. AL.
tnougn sailing under three lower sails
Wnile the other two carried club topsails'
IN fact she seemd to go faster under
this reduced rig than with greater
spread: On the run home. a broad reach
the Herreshoff yachts, being fairly
smothered in canvas, finished with a lead
something under five minutes.
The result of the race was even mora
encouraging to the followers of the Ros-
ton yacht than yesterdays contest. and
the next race between the three boats
whenever 1T occurs, will be looked for
ward to with great interest On the other
nano the defeat of the new Herreshoff
yacht Constitution for a third time nv tho
old 1899 defender has still further com
pllcated the question of selecting an
americas cup defender, and leaves the
question OF which is the faster Yacht in
ordinary breezes very much in doubt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

vigorous speech to the members of the
board in which he objected to the delay
on the coming to some kind of an agree
ment. He declared that decisive action
should have been taken on July / and
said that the association had temporized
too long with the delinquent companies.
From the tenor of Mr.. Skaters remarks
1t is believed that unless a settlement is
made soon on the terms proposed at the
first conference a general strike will be
ordered and several important industries
will be tied up.
Pittsburg, July 12.-When the confer
nee between the Amalgamated association
executive board and officials of the Amer
lean Steel Sheet, Steel Hoop and Tin
Plate companies to settle the existing
strike was resumed to-day the situation
apparently had not changed from yes
terday morning, although both sides ap-
peared hopeful of ultimately reaching
settlement. Nothing could be learned
from the conferees, however, as an agree
ment was made not to give out anything
for publication until after the final ad-
journment.
Gossip on the outside indicates conf
dence that the trouble will not be allowed
to continue much longer, but the conces-
sions on both sides will be necessary to
a settlement this week. Previous to the
opening Of the joint conference, the execu-
tive committee of the Amalgamated as
sociation met and discussed the course to
be pursued at to-days meeting.
Conference Goes On.
The conference was resumed at 1925
a. M, with the same representatives in
as yesterday. It was reported
that Judge e. H. Gary of the United
States Steel corporation had arrived in
the city and will take part in the con-
ference, but he could not be located, and
a New York dispatch says he has gone to
Chicago.
The conference adjourned for lunch at
noon. The morning session was taken
up entirely by the arguments of the man
ufacturers and the main issues of the
conference remained untouched Pres
ident Shaffer said nothing definite had
been done. Among other matters being
considered at the conference is what is
called the "non-interruptive" clause in
the new scale. The clause was accepted
by the Republic Iron and Steel company
and the American Tin Plate company
when their concerns signed the Amalga-
mated scale, but it was contingent upon
its. acceptance by the American Sheet
Steel company and the American Steel
Hoop company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
THE SKELETON GETTING OUT OF THE CLOSET

capital of $50, 900, most of the stock
of which has been underwritten by prom
inent iron and steel and international
banking interests. President Schwab of
the United Steel corporation when seen
to-day said that if such a corporation
was being formed he had been kept in
ignorance of the fact. The new company,
it is said, will manufacture heavy mate
rial, such as structural work for bridges
and armor plate.
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resident engineer, assistant engineer,
principal assistant engineer and chief en-
gineer. He was chief engineer when the
old Northern Pacific went to the wall.
Mr.. McHenry was chosen receiver and
filled the position Of trust with fidelity
and ability On the reorganization Of the
road he was again made chief engineer,
which position he has held since.
Mr.. McHenry says that he has no plans
sufficiently developed to speak Of. He is
the owner of a number OF valuable
patents, and has business interests to
which he can turn his attention.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
sHAMRocKs sHILLYsHALLY
Once More Do LiptOn's Boats Make a
Blur at Sailing.

Rothesay, Firth of Clyde, July 12.-The
two Shamrocks started on trial race
at 11:15 a. m. to-day. Of Bogany Point
the yachts were under jib headed top
sails and good thirteen-knot breeze was
blowing. Shamrock /. then had the lead
by six lengths. She was served with the
better wind as the boats reached down
the channel but outside the wind steadied
and Shamrock II. began to overhaul the
older boat. Off Cumbrae the yachts luffed
up and started on long thresh to wind
ward, across Kilbraman sound Shamrock
l. still led by two lengths and was well
to windward. Under jib headers and lib
topsails the boats sailed fast. The cup
challenger pointed better and came up
rapidly on the Shamrock rs weather
quarter. There was net enough sea to
trouble the boats, but the breeze suficed
to list them well over and test all their
spars and gear.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
TORRIDITY GOES ON.
More Illustrations of How Mercury
Can Climb.
THE NORTHWEST FARES BETTER
Record Promises to BE Broken in
Other Parts of the Swelter-
ing Land.

Kansas City, July 12.-At a. m. the
mercury here reached 81 degrees with the
prospect that all previous heat records
will be eclipsed before noon. Last night
was the most oppressive experienced here
in years. Hardly breath of air stirred
and among the poorer residents of the
bottoms there was great suffering. One
prostration had been reported UP to 8
o'clock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
STEEL RIVAL
Thirty Million-Dolla Organ
ization to Go Up Against
the Trust.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
New York, July IA report that
gigantic corporation to compete with the
United States Steel corporation was being
formed served further to depress the
shares of the steel combine to-day. 1t is
said that the new company will have
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
Chief Engineer McHenry's S
Figurative Language.
HE RESIGNS FROM N. P.
His Act Voluntary but Attributed
to Hill Influence.
IS PREs'T MELLEN FoRTIFIEDq
Mr.. McHenry's Action Reneyva the
Question as to the Presi-
dents Status.

Edwin H. McHenry, chief engineer Of
the Northern Pacific, and receiver for the
old Northern Pacific Railroad company
during the period of reorganization in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
NO STRIKE
SETTLEMENT
Second Day of the Pittsburg
Conference.
SHAFFER rs EMPHATIC
Objects to Ama1gamated Board
Against Delay.
MAY ORDER A GENERAL STRIKE
Possible Cu1minatiOn of Failure to
Settle Soon ON Terms Laid
Down by the Men.

Pittsburg. July 12.-At the meeting of
the Amalgamated board preceding the
general conference this morning it is re-
ported that President Shaffer made a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

St. Louis. July 12.-At 9 a. m. the gov
ernment thermometer registered 81 with
a prospect that yesterdays record will
be duplicated. In parts of Missouri and
southern Illinois where the crops are
being literally burned up by temper
ature, which, during the past ten days
ranged up to 11O, records of thirty years
have been broken.
Noon-96 above
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
CARS OF ST. PAU L MERCHANDISE.


below
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

Omaha, July 12.-At a m the mer-
curry registered 81. degrees warmer
than yesterday. At North Platte it was
rs, rise OF 8 degrees. The humidity
here was 70 per cent. The weather bu-
reau forecasts no relief.
At noon SO was reached. Indications
are that yesterdays maximum of 100 will
be exceeded.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

President N. j. Morrison of Fairmount
college, Wichita, Kan, visited Franklin
Falls, N. H., the other day to secure
sprouts from the elms planted there by
Daniel Webster.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

Louisville, July 12-The temperature
fell rapidly during the night and at 9
a. N. to-day stood at so.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
OKLAHOMA OIL
Spouter struck That Does Business
Like a Veteran

Granite. Okla, July 12-Oil has been dis
covered near here at the depth OF 1O7 feet
and spouted to the surface In great Quanti
ties.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

Chicago, July 12.-At 9:30 a. m. to-day
the temperature was 20 while a Slight
breeze materially aided in rendering the
weather pleasant.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12
TURN ABOUT
over a Score of Axle Companies to
Consolidate.
Ne.e Y0rk sa,. Special Service.

New York, July 12.-The consolidation
of more than a score of axle companies
into big combination, with capital estf-
mated at $1,000 900, seems to be an as-
Isured fact
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The inference is plain, although Mr.. Nc
Henry declined to elaborate his remark
by further explanation.
Kendrick Succession Involved.
His friends, however, are pretty we'll
informed as to the situation
The result of James J. Hills influence
in Northern Pacific affairs has been seen
in so many instances as to give the pres
ent one an easy explanation On the
resignation of Vice President and Gen.
eraI Manager ]. w. Kendrick it was gen
orally supposed that Mr.. McHenry would
be advanced to the position OF general
manager, but this plan, it is understood,
was thwarted by Mr.. Hill, who had his
own candidate.
Mr.. McHenry, in point of senioriay and
length of service, was generally considered
the logical successor of Mr.. Kendrick. and
when it turned out otherwise, it was gen
orally admitted that Mr.. Hills influence
was more far-reaching than generally
supposed.
Is MeI1en Strong Enough?
If Mr.. Hilps influence is stronger than
that of the chief executive of the COM
pany, IT would surprise no one If in time
the current rumors of Mr. Mellen,s resig-
nation were verified.
Chief Engineer McHenry has been con-
nected with the Northern Pacific for Sow
cnteen years. During that time he has
risen through the force of his own in
domitable energy and marked ability. In
1883 he entered the service of the COM
pany as q rodman in crew Of surveyors
He was soon promoted to the position Of
leveleF, then became In turn transit man
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

1866, has resigned to take effect Sept.
1. The resignation does not surprise
those who have closely followed the af-
fairs of the Northern Pacific, and the in
fluences which have been guiding It's af-
fairs during the last few months.
When asked to-day If the report of his
resignation was true, Mr.. McHenry re-
piled in the affirmative. Asked as to
the causes for his actio, Mr.. McHenry
replied in terms worthy of diplomat.
Said he:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

Cincinnati, July PA cooling breeze
from the northeast during the night dis
PEELED the phenomenal heat of yester
day and at a. N. the mercury regis
tered 20.
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I have not resigned because I need
rest or am in Ill health.
Neither have 1 resigned to take
a better position, or because / was
asked to resign.
l resigned because-well, because
in trying to figure out the problem
Of grade reductions, found "Hill'
which could not be overcome
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Continued ON Second Page.
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London, July 12-The heat wave here
is becoming more tropical Londoners
were not prepared for it and, conse
quently, they are suffering greatly. The
official thermometers at 10 o'clock this
morning registered from IS to 81 in the
shade, but the ordinary thermometers
showed several degrees higher. There
were many sunstrokes, prostrations and
Paintings in the streets.
Topeka, Kan, July 12.-At noon the
mercury reached 81. No sign of rain is
apparent in this section.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-07-12

Revision of the tariff law by next win
ter's congress is a subject which is al
ready being pressed upon the attention Of
President Mckinley. The discussion which
Is going on has moved certain influential
senators and members of congress to in
terview the president and learn what
course he favors. Some of them have taken
this early occasion to urge their views
upon him, and to suggest that he deal dis
cretely with the matter in his message
In general way 1t is known that Presi-
dent Mckinley shares the sentiments ex-
pressed by the majority of the ways and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-11
The Beers 7.
- ID. l.
STILL In IT.,

East London. Cape Colony. Feb 9.-Do'
tails have been received here OF severe
fighting a. THbaksberg Mountain, AZ
miles east Of the railway and midway be-
tween Small Deel and B!oeiniontei0. Ma
jor Crewe, With u composite column,
travelling southwest, sighted the mount
Hin on the morning OF January 81. he
heard heavy firing and, knowing that
Colonel Pitcher q, column was on tho othec
side Of he mountain. he concluded tbst
this officer WAS in action.
MET RErREA1INa BoERs. 81
Consequently he hurried forward, only
TO meet Beers streaming down and owl :
IDENTIFY retiring from Colonel PIlch-
er's hddite shells. Immediately Major
Crewe brought three I5-pounders and =
pompOm' to bear on he Borrs. who, how.
ever, were found tu be SO numerous that IL
wa. impossible to head them. Orders
were gwen to return to camp about two
miles froM tho mountain. Tn column
rested until four in the afternoon, when
the march wa resumed southwest. Ma
jor Crews was just touching tho southern
point when terrific rifle fire opened from u
urge force Of Boer-, who were In ambus.
cate on thu mountain.
The fight soon became general. The
Beers outnum bered the British 3 to and
were al lacking them on both fines and
tbs rear. The British 'ponpom jammsd
and bccnme u.elss!. Major Grove grasp
ed the situation, and by u brilliant move
got tho convoy into u safo position.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-11
IN MEMORIUM.

From the Sun.
1t is with profound sorrow that we
announce this morning the death Of Mr..
G. w. Taylor chief clerk Of the office Of
the Superintendent Of the Baltimore
Division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
in this city. The deceased was one of the
most genial and courteous of gentlemen,
as well as one of the most capable of the
many capable railroad officials that have
been assigned to duty in this city. He
was not demOnstrative or unreasonably
aggressive in the advocacy Of his opin-
ions, out while respecting the opinions Of
others he was positive, earnest and
manly in the maintenance Of his own
convictions. His falthfulness to convic-
ton, his clear sense Of right and wrong,
and his generosity to all those with
whom he came in contrct in business,
social life or political interest, made him
safe counsellor, a good friend and an
estimable citizen. Mr.. Taylor was
Union Republican in politics; quietly,
vet pcrsistently and forcefully he spoke
his convictions and adovated what he be-
lieved to be the right course for his
party associates to pursue, and what he
believed to be the political policy upon
which this State could be made perman-
emily Republican, winning many men to
his side Of the argument and proving
himself leader of men--a tower Of
strength in his party. Mr.. Taylor was
comparatively young man, was just
reaching the prime of his physical and
mental abilities when he was stricken
down with sudden and brief illness, to
cave unachieved all the great things which
such man could project-all the IDEAS
he could and would cherish-for himself
and friends, for his associates and for
his State and country. Sad indeed is the
aflliction which comes to his bereaved
wife and friends, and reckoning ourselves
among the latter, bound to him by obli-
cations mutually accepted and faith
fully kept, we with host of others
bound to him by similar ties, tender to
to those nearer to him. his widow and
knsmcn, our sincerest and profoundcst
sympathy in our mutual aflliction.
The railroad company has lost a
faithful servant, the State good citizen,
and we Il dear and valued friend-a good
man is dead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-11

suERIFFs sALE-BY VIRTUE OF a
wilt of Levari Facias, to me uirsctro,
will be exposed to public SAFE, ~ .o
Court House, on Market street os."ee !,
Tenth and Eleventh streets, In the Guy
Of Wilmington, New Castle County.
State Of Delaware.
ON SATURDAY.
THE ed DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1901,
At 10 o'clock, a. M,
the following described real estate, ylz:
All that certain messuage or tnree-
storied brick dwelling house ana iot 0.
land situate at the corner OF walnut ana
Front streets, In the city of wilmington
aforesaid, bounded as follows, to wilt:
Beginning at the intersection OF the
westerly side of Walnut street. ana
the northery side Of Front street; thence
by said side Of Walnut street north thirty
two degrees east sixty-lve feet to a cor
ner Of land late of Jonathan Filel; thence
by said land north ffty-eight degrees
west twenty feet six inches to corner
stake; thence south thirty-two degrees
west sixty-five feet to the aforesaid side
of Front street; thence thereby south
fifty-eight degrees east twenty feet six
inches to the place of beginning. Con-
tanning within said bounds thirteen hun-
dred and thirty-two and a-half feet OF
land, be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of David T. Bradford, admins
TRAITOR Of George R. Higgins, surviving
mortgagor, and to be sold by
SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL, Sheriff.
Sheriff's OFFICE. Wilmington, Delaware.
February 8. 1901.
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DBA-, TIM sa.. Ono

Schedule In effect November rs, 1909 !.
All trains Illuminated with Pintseb
light. /.
Cn EXPRESS TRANS. =
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware AvO
nue. Station. for
1d5s a. M; .isls, :s.s4. as. sis eReysI
L ]! !, 's z: ~ ,loss 3 r. :, s y
tRoyal Limited. r.ia. .lo.5s ,. m.
PHILADELPHIA. week days. 81
$50. $3.50. 73G. 's25. 's,ss. slo5S. nos q. a
12ls. ss3. 800. .35s. '61s tRoyai Limit
s Day 49, s sse S. s. 1o sss e. ~ ~
.2.54. 800. .S:5s. '5ls (Royai LimitsA3i a&
Chester. week days. So, 'sss ~: ~
..sss, .lo52, HOS a. m: ~, s@, .sS, -
No53. 'nS5 a. n; 1884. 500. Ss6. '742, so
Atlantic City. week days, $3.50 4. m. ;'1f1s
PA and 's% p m. Sundays. 100 q ntS
Cape May. Ocean City. week days
$3.50 a, m; '2.s4 p. m. Sundays. 7.se Z. ~
ses Isle City. week days. $3.50 q. ms
Baltimore and Warrington week dayt
ais, SIS. 'S04. '1l.o1 a. m; 'l25e, 80
els. $40. 'ls7. $50 (Royal Limited). ~
~ M; s:lsss. .sss, aN. 80 "a sRoysi Limit
.l s1 p mo- ss iSa .s wsy ' sunSsy s
l43 p. m. Sunday only.
Newark. week days, %Ln, 80 -
s1lOl q. m: s12.66, SIS, Hs7. 6.S. 81
.. m. Sundays. ais. son. Dos .. ms
s12.9s. 457. 64s. 1as. 'Set p. m. -
Pittsburg, week days. 1904 a. M; III
s1o16 p. m. Sundays. 's.N a. M; %Sss
Chicago, daily. 800 q. M; .A67 p. nj
Cincinnati and st. Louis. AIS q. nAso
~ Sc and sl0.16 p. m, daily.
Sinserly accommodation. week dayA
SIS a. m; sls. SIS .. N. Sundays. 90 Z.
Landenberg, accommodation, week days
sls, l57 ., M Sundays, 643 p. m. a.
LEAVE MARKET ST. STATION FoN
Baltimore, week days, $40 p. m. a.
Landenberg week days, $40 q. m. IN
800 D. M Sundays. $40 a. m; 6.1 p. M
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA for WI
minRton, week days, % IS. 80. T3os .e2
III 90 a. m; sl2 q, st.37. ais, 800. 40
$3.50, ssIs (Royal Limited, b55 $50, w
q 40, sl135 p. m. Sundays. s5s6. TS
and Il. 90 a. M; '122O, s1.S7, - ls0.
s54s (Royal Limited. $50. $780, '94O. NO
Spelmaryia Telephone No. 1888. "a IL
Rates to Western points lower than ~
any other line. F. D. UNDEHWOoDs
Fl. A. Miller. Passenger Agent WI
mington. Del.
D, B. MARTIN. Man. Of Pass. Traffs1