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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-09
Peoria Produce

Peoria, May 9.
Corn-Inactive; No. 3, 6o7s.
Oats-Inactive; No. 9, 43h.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-09
Kansas City Grain.

KANSAS CITY, May y.
Wheat-May, IFS: July. 711a: No. 2
hard, 73@721s; No. 3 hard, 72a@73; No.
. red, 10: No. 8 red, 7S@7SR.
Corn-May, 61a; September, SIX:
No. . mixed, 62k@63; No. 2 white, $50
6514.
oats-No. 2 white, 441k @44A.
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A RIVAL in OIL.
Twenty Million Dollar Trust to Fight
the Standard.

Chicago, May 9.-An equitable divis-
ion of stock is the only barrier which
now stands in the way of the formation
of a $50, 600, 900 oil trust which is to
have for it's prime object a worthy COM
petitor to the Standard Oil Company.
This is the story which leaked out in
Elgin last night. Interested in the deal
are many of the wealthy capitalists of
the country and a syndicate of English
men representing s1O,o0o,OoO. Among
the well-known names which will APP
near as stockholders in the new concern
are:
C. H. Backus, Hampshire: G. H.
Weaver. of the Illinois Creamery Com
pany, Elgin: Amos E. Adams. Chicago:
S. II. Jackson. Chicago: Nicholas Nc
Keever, Chicago; James d. Butler, Gin
c:nnati; Burton Holden. New York; L.
G. Westlake, New York.
Nicholas McKeever is interested In
the new method of manufacturing cell
.luloid from cornstalks. Adams is a
promoter, while Backus is the treasurer
of the Ferndale Oil Company of Cali
%fornia. Holden and Westlake are New
York brokers with offices in Wall street,
Butler is interested In the Ohio oil
fields.
The concerns to be taken into the
new corporation, 1t is said, include
every oil In the country no. at
present under the control Of the Stand
ard Oil Company. The fields in which
the CORPORATION will operate and in
-hich. it is claimed. it has succeeded
in gaining controlling interests are 10
Gated in Pennsylvania. Ohio, Kentucky,
Texas and California.
Mcpherson Wants CaldweIT's Job.
Washington, May 9.-There is 4 we'll
defined rumor current in Washington
that Judge Henry Clay Caldwell Of the
Eighth United States circuit is shortly
to retire from the bench, in which event
there will be a most interesting con-
test for the vacancy thus created on the
part of men we'll known in the west. Al
ready Judge Smith Mcpherson of Iowa
has announced himself as a candidate
for the position, and it is understood
that Judge William Gather Hood, Unit
ed States Judge for the district of Kan
sas, will be a candidate, while Nebras-
ka will in all probability present two
aspirants for his very distinguished
pOSltlOn, GeneO NJ. LdIllpeitSoH, u Lii
coin, and Charles ]. Green, of Omaha.
1t is stated that Mr.. Green. should he
desire to be a candidate, as now seems
possible, will bring to bear upon the APP
pointing power the very strongest rec
concentrations possible. Judge Cald-
we'll was appointed in 1854 United
States judge for the Eastern district of
Arkansas by President Lincoln, and in
1890 was appointed by President Har-
rison judge of the Eighth United States
circuit. Judge Caldwell went out from
Iowa to the war and became major.
lieutenant colonel and colonel, and IN
tered Little Rock, Arkansas capital,
booted and spurred to take his position
upon the district bench. Judge Cald-
we'll is now 70 years of age and believes
that he has reached the retiring period.
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Striking structural iron workers at
the Westinghouse Machine Company's
plant in Pittsburg attacked a party of
workmen and four were badly hurt. r.
:. Hing'ish, the foreman, was taken to
a hospital.
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Chicago Froduo..

Chicago Froouos.
Chicago. May 9.
Pork-May, 1870; July. ..7.42k.
Lard-May, 1922; July. 10.32h.
Ribs-May. 9.721a; July, a.72h.
Rye-May, 56R.
Barley-Cash, 65@71.
Flax-1.64@1.77.
Clover-S.35.
acknowledgements, 4.s5@5.00.
;fr22U. .nl.6. 81 CIV CIV fgwk yqyjq
Butter-Firm; creamelies, 20@23;
dairies, 1920.
Eggs-Steady; lax.
Poultry-Firm: turkeys, 1o@12h;
chickens, 111..
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ST. Louis Produce.

st. Louis, May 9.
Wheat-Cash, 81; July, 72A.
,Corn-Cash, 62; July, 61&.
Oats-Cash, 43; July, 33ha.
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New York EXCHANGE.

Chicago, May 9.-New York ex.
change was at par bid to 20 per cen
premium asked.
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Range of Prices.

e. H. FRINGE,
Commission.
w. A. WATSON, Manager, Over Z
West Main.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

Five local bilIs-two Senate and three
House measures-were disposed of yester-
day at the meeting of the House District
Committee. This was the biggest day s
work accomplished by the committee this
session.
The meeting was presided over by Rep
resentatiye Mudd. Chairman Babcock is
still confined to his home by illness.
The first bill disposed of was the bill to
amend an act of Congress relating to the
practice of dentistry in the District. On
motion of Representative Samuel w.
Smith it was laid on the table.
Senate bill to amend the act to license
billiard and pool tables in the District was
fayorably reported with an
so as to make it unlawful
for the proprietor or proprietors of any
pool room or pool table connected with
barroom to suffer or permit any minor
under eighteen years of age to frequent.
visit, or patronize the same.
A favorable report was ordered en- the
bill to extend the time twelve months
from the 18th day of June. 1902. fer the
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
EX-CONGRESSMAN CABLE
TO LEAD DEMOCRATS

er wages" explained Mr.. Plummer, "but
/ persuaded them to hold off until 1 ar
ranged matters-which / did. They got
the increase without losing a minute of
time" Then. turning to Mr.. Furuseth, he
said: Il would now ask my distinguished
friend. the labor reformer. to produce
some of his credentials
Mr.. Furuseth, ignoring the thrust, lost
his temper in violent denunciation of
the proposed bill. which. he said. would
put the sailors in slavery.
Tired of slavery" Talk.
Pooh, pooh, SIR angrily remarked
General Grosvenor of Ohio, 1--WE have
heard enough of this slavery business.
I'm tired of it," and the general glared
at Mr.. Furuseth-
The bill under consideration is framed
on the same lines as the one repealed in
1898, which became law during the last
of George Washington. An
act similar to it is now in force in Great
Britain. The bill. if passed. means great
protection to owners OF coasting vessels,
who are now absolutely without any re-
course when their sailors desert.
Mr.. F. S. Pendleton, of New York, pres
dent of the Atlantic Association. spoke
in favor of the bill, which is said to have
The support OF the majority Of the CON-
nittee.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
DIED.

BREEN-On Thursday, March 90 1902. at il:so
a. M, MARY, the beloved wife of the late Pat
rick Breen in the eightieth year of her age, and
a native of County Kerry. Ireland
Funeral will take place from the residence OF
her daughter. Mrs Julia Fitzgerald, No. 25
Street northwest, at $50 4 nl-, thence to St
AIo-sius Church. where solemn requiem mass
will be said for the repose of her soul, at
4. IN. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
nj
HARRISON-0n Thursday, March 60 1907,
JAMES W. HARRISON. SIR. at 9:l5 p. m.
Funeral private. Saturday, from his late res
idcnce Ninth and Philadelphia Streets, Congress
Heights. D. C. Please omit flowers. m2l-s
THoMPSoN-On Thursday. March 20. 1902. at
OF clock p. m. at his late residence. 7il Seventh
Street southeast, after long and painful illness,
WILSON H.. beloved husband Of Frances A.
Thompson, aged 81 years
Notice of funeral hereafter.
San Francisco papers please copy. mi
WRIGHT-Thursday morning, March 90. 1902
SUSIE DEATLEY WRIGHT. after short illness
borne with Christian fortitudc, aged IS years
blessed the dead who die in the Lord
Funeral from late residence, 416 Street south
west, at o'clock, Sunday. March %. MI
WILDER-On Wednesday, March 10. 1902. at
80 p. M, at Columbia, s. c.. CHARLES NJ.
WILDER. ~ Z
Funeral services and burial will be at Column
bin, s C. eI
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
NINETY MILLIONS FOR
ARMY EXPENDITURES
FITZ JOHN PORTER CASE.
House Military Committee Hears General
W. w. Dudley.

The House Committee on Military At
fairs yesterday took up for consideration
bill introduced by Representative Sui
zer of New York in connection with the
famous Fitz John Porter case. The meas
ure provides that the pay and allowances
due General Porter during the twenty
three years he was deprived of his rank
in the United States Army shall be paid
to his widow and orphans. The amount
involved is $135.0O0.
General Porter was court -martiaIed on
charges of cowardice and disobedience of
orders issued by General Pope at the
second battle of Bull Run. At the in
stance of General Grant an army board
passed upon the case and recommended
that the general be restored to his rank
and pay. In 1886 Congress restored him
to his rank, but there was no provision
for the restoration of pay.
Gen. W. w. Dudley. who served under
General Porter at the second battle of
Bull Run, appeared before the commit
tee and made a strong argument in favor
of the bill.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Slated for Chairman of
the Congressional
Committee.
LEWIS NIXON FOR TREASURER
Tammany Leader Car Have the Place
Selections Will Probably Take Place
Next Meeting-Democrats Expect to
Control the Next House.

In their efforts to find someone who will
sional committee the Democrats Of the
House have about reached the conclusion
that ex-Representative Ben T. Cable OF
Illinois is the proper man for the place.
1t is understood that Mr.. Cable is will
ing to accept the position if it is rendered
to him by the committee. majority of
the leaders are said to be favorable to
him. and it is probable that his selection
will be made at the forthcoming meeting
Of the Congressional committee.
An Unusual Selection.
1t is contrary to precedent to go out
side of the committee to select a chair
man, and particularly man who is not
a member of Congress. There is, however,
nothing to prevent the committee from
doing this.
The Democrats appreciate the fact that,
il they are to carry the next House they
must make their gains in the North, and
they believe, therefore, that Northern
man should be made chairman of the
Congressional committee, which position
Chairman Richardson has declined to
again accept.
South to Care for Itself.
Members from the South declare that
that section will be able to look after
and take care of itself. and, with the ex-
ception of four or five districts in Tennes-
see and Kentucky, will be able to send a
solid Democratic delegation to Congress,
and that the gains must necessarily be
made in the North and West.
Mr.. Cable is regarded as an astute poll
tician and an able organizer. 1t is claimed
for him that he will be able to unite the
two factions of Democracy.
Although a gold Democrat, he supported
the regular ticket in 1896, but took no
further part in the campaign In 1900,
however, he was active in behalf of Mr..
Bryan.
Lewis Nixon. the head of the Tammany
organization, it is learned can be treas
urer of the committee. Mr.. Cable 1as
already intimated that he might accept
the Craftsmanship il the offer were made
but Mr.. Nixon's purposes
are not yet known.
The Democrats think that this will be
good Democratic year. especially if they
can get the right kind of men to take
charge of the campaign machinery and the
funds. Already they are an
that the Fifty eighth Congress
will be Democratic
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
MEASURE is one AIMED
TO PROTECT JACK TAR
Seamen and Ship Owners
Meet in.Warm Debate.
Discuss With House Committee Bill to
Punish All Sailors Who Jump
Their Contracts.

During the hearing yesterday before the
House Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. considering the bill re-enact-
ing law rendering seamen liable to i'm
prisonnlent for breaking contracts, there
ensued a spirited alteration between Mr..
E. c. Plummer, secretary Of the Atlantic
Carriers Association, and Mr.. o. Furu-
seth. representing the Sailors and Long
shoremen's Federation of the Pacific
Coast. Mr.. Plummer. in support Of the bill,
had been telling the committee of the
serious disadvantages shipowners suffered
from in the absence OF law holding
sailors to agreements.
Really. this bill will be an advantage
to Jack declared Mr. Plummer. "in keep
ing him out of the hands of land sharks
who run up bills on him. and in demon
strating to him the necessity OF keeping
sober. which means practically keeping
his word. for the great majority of sailors
who jump contracts are under the infu-
ence of liquor
A Friend of Labor.
$50 you mean to pose before this COM
mittec as friend of the laboring man."
SneeTeu uruSetn III MS DTOheu EuSHsu
Yes: l am.'' retorted Mr.. Plummer
quickly. ''and what's more, l carry my
credentials with me-
Indeed. let's see 'cm'' demanded the
labor leader incredulously
Mr.. Plummer jerked a massive gold
watch from his pocket and passed it
around among the committee. 1t was suit
ably inscribed as having been presented
to him by the Carpenters Union, of Bath
Maine
They were going on a strike for high
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

construction of the East Washington
Heights Traction Railroad Company
A favorable report was also ordered on
the bill to quitclaim all interest of the
United States of America in and to lot
4, square 1113, in the city of Washington,
District of Columbia, to William H. Dix.
air. Dix is required to pay such sum of
money into the Treasury of the United
States or the Secretary of the Interior
upon consideration of all the eircum-
stances, shall deem proper, for the said
lot.
Senate bill 2291. entitled IAN act for the
promotion of anatomical science and to
prevent the decoration of burial grounds
in the District of Columbia was ordered
favorably reported without amendment.
The bin was printed in these columns at
the time of its passage by the Senate.
The committee informally discussed tie
liquor license bill. Many of the members
thought the liquor licehse should be in
creased to $1,000 per annum. as it would
increase the revenues of the District and
weed out many Objectionable places.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Vote ON RIVER and
HARBOR BILL TODAY
Mr.. Robertson Urges I'M
provements for Havana.
Declares 1t the Proper Form of Relief for
Cuba-Amendment 0verruled On
Point of Order.

The House yesterday resumed consider
alton of the river and harbor appropria-
tion bill under the five minute rule.
Many amendments were offered during
the course of the day seeking to increase
the appropriations for various localities,
but Chairman Burton opposed each one,
and all were defeated in their turn.
Vote Probable Today.
Nearly two-thirds of the bill had been
read at the time of adjournment yester-
day. and it is probable that the bill viii
be passed today.
During the consideration of the bill Mr..
Robertson Dem, La.) offered an amend
ment appropriating $500, 900 for the i'm
provement of the harbor of Havana.
This. he said, was the way in which to
relieve Cuba. 1t would provide labor for
the unemployed, and thereby obviate the
probability of instructions by the dis
satisfied, which it was feared would ne
cessitate the continued occupation of the
island by United States forces to main
per cent of the tariff duties on Cuban
sugar, he declared, most of which would
go to the benefit of the Sugar Trust,
would be no relief to Cuba whatever.
The amendment was Cverruled on
point of order raised by Mr.. Burton (Rep,.
Ohio, in charge of the bill.
The Senate Committee ON Commerce at
its meeting yesterday agreed to begin
consideration of the river and harbor
bill next Monday. The first four days of
the week will be devoted TO hearing Sem
ators who desire to offer amendments.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
MEASURE TO REPEAL War
TAX AWAITS A Vote
Reported TO Senate by Com
mittee On Finance.
Bill for Protection of President Blocks
Immediate Passage-Long
Debate Shut Off.

The war tax repeal bill was reported
to the Senate with amendments yesterday
by the Committee on Finance. Senator
Aldrich, who made the report, gave no
tice that he would ask the Senate to pro-
ceed with its consideration today or to-
morrow. 1t is considered probable now
that it will not be taken up until tomor
row, as the bill for the protection of the
President is not to be voted on until late
this afternoon.
The amendments made by the Commit
tee of Finance are. with one exception,
entirely immaterial changes in phrase
ology. The special tax of two cents on
each hundred dollars of stock. bonds, or
merchandise dealt in by bucket shops"
is retained, although the former tax on
legitimate transactions by regular stock
exchange brokers is repealed, together
with all the other special taxes proposed
for war purposes.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
FIVE LOCAL BILLS DISPOSED or BY
THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Bill Laid Table and
Tar Passed. Tbs Conaress

The announcement was made semi off,
ciafly by the Senate District Committee
yesterday afternoon that the personal tax
bill will be passed by this Congress and
will become a law.
The subcommittee that has had the bill
under consideration had meeting yes
terday afternoon and went over the meas
ure very thoroughly with Assessor Dar-
nellie. its author. Another meeting will
be had this afternoon with the subcom-
mittee of the House District Committee
and it is understood that an agreement on
all minor points as to which there have
been difficulties is expected.
The amendments to Assessor Darneille's
bill proposed yesterday were all in the
nature of attempts to equalize the taxes
TO be imposed and to simplify it's Ian
guage and provisions.
Some difficulty is felt over the proposal
to tax the gross earnings of the savings
banks. The proposition of the bill is that
the tax shall be 3 per cent, and some of
the members Of the committee expressed
doubt as to whether such a tax should be
imposed on a savings institution.
The opinion has been expressed by
members of the Senate Committee that
the revenue to he derived from the bill. if
it becomes a law. Will be about 81 900, 900
a year.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
POST-CHECK CURRENCY.
Bill Amended to Meet Objections OF
Members of House Committee.

bill was introduced in the Senase and
House yesterday by Senator Mcmillan and
Representative Gardner. of Michigan, as
a substitute for the measure introduced
some time ago providing fer the adoption
of a system of post check curren"y.
Several features of the original bill met
with sCme objection from several mem-
bers of the Postoffice Committee, in
charge of the measure. and the substitute
was introduced to meet these objections.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

IN view of the fact that his statement was
made before the Senate committee. He
will make no declaration until he has
seen the printed report OF the testimony.
His Remarks Exaggerated.
General Miles said last night that his
remarks before the committee had been
exaggerated and misrepresented, and he
therefore dictated the following as ex-
pressing in general way his opposition
TO the reorganization measure.
Il have too much respect for the illus
trious men who have preceded me and for
the Office which / have the honor of oc-
cupying to be party to a measure that,
in my judgment, must do serious injury to
the army and endanger the welfare of the
Republic
The accuracy of the reports OF General
Niles testimony before the committee
will be shown today, when printed copy
will be sent to General Miles for revis-
Leo - then printed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
COINAGE MEASURE APPROVED.
House Committee Makes Favorable Re
IL port on the Bill.

The coinage measures were ordered ia
vorably reported to the House yesterday
by the Committe on Coinage, Weights,
and Measures.
The bill provides for an increase in the
coinage of subsidiary silver coins by di-
recting the Secretary OF the Treasury to
coin the silver bullion purchased under
the act of July IA, 1890, into such de-
nominations OF silver coins as public ne
cessities may demand, and to recoin sill
yer dollars into subsidiary coin.
An appropriation of 100000 is made for
additional minor coins of copper. nickel.
etc, and a third provision. with several
amendments, covers the Senate bill re-
lating to Hawaiian silver coinage and sill
yer certificates.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Appropriation Bill Report
ed Yesterday in
the House.
$ll,025,005 BELOW ESTIMATES
Largest Item twenty-five Million Dol
lars for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bill Nearly Twenty five Millions Less
Than Appropriations Last Year.

Representative Hull, the chairman OF
the Committee on Military Affairs. who
has just returned from his home in Des
Moines. yesterday reported to the House
the army appropriation bill for the year
ending June 30. 1903. The measure car
ries an appropriation of SEQ. .SS0.s3i, which
is s1l,o25. .0O5 below the estimates.
The largest item of the reduction is in
the army transportation, reduced from
an estimate of s3O,c0O.O 600 to an appro-
priation of So. GOO, 600. The last army ap-
preparation bill carried an appropriation
of XIl5 12i N40
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
SEAT DECLARED VACANT.
House Elections Committee Decides
Against Both Horton and Butler.

The Republicans of the House Commit
tee on Elections No. l yesterday reached
a Solomonic conclusion in the st. Louis
election contest of Horton VS.. Butler. The
latter, a Democrat. is the sitting member
The committee decided that Mr.. Butler,
to his seat; no more is Mr.. Horton, be-
cause his cause is not presented with
clean hands. Therefore the committee de-
clares the seat vacant
The seat will probably remain vacant
at this session of Congress. st. Louis
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
ALLEGED CLEVER SWiNDLE.
Boston Man Said to Have Victimized Lo-
cal Merchants.

The police sent out an alarm last night
for an alleged impostor, apparently fifty
years old, who is wanted for swindling
downtown merchants. He " said to be
from Boston.
1t is alleged that he visited merchants
and induced them to pay small sums to
become members OF a cooperative associ-
alton, which. re represented, would en-
title them to rebate upon the regular
price of various goocs bought from other
members.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

at possibly 100 pounds, and spend the re-
mainder Of my riDe and useful old age
In riding peacefully UP and down in the
many lovely steamers that will be placed
IL trade as soon as it is opened.
More. III invite you all to join me at
intervals as you may retire from the heat
and turmoil of active conflict
Mr.. Candier's remarks produced the
only laughter and applause that occurred
during the days debate. Mr.. Burton.
chairman of the committee paid trib-
ute to the Mississippian's eloeuence. but
opposed the amendment. and it was lost
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
VOTE TO-DAY ON Bill,
TOPROTECT PRESIDENT
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
Senate Approves Nomination of Howard
S. Nyman as Collector for Georgetown.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
Howard S. Nyman, of the District of
Columbia. to be collector of customs for
the district of Georgetown, in the District
of Columbia, to succeed William B. Todd,
whose commission will expire by limita-
tion May 81, 1902.
Edward W. Beattie, of Helena. Mont, to
be surveyor general of Montana, his term
having expired. tReappointment)
Morgan Treat, of Virginia, to be United