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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-09
ESTIMATING COAL SUPPLY.
Some Startling Figures as to the Tn.
mined Quantity of Pcnnsyl-
ynnia Anthracite.

A banking house in New York has
made an estimate Of the coal which re-
mains in the anthracite beds Of Penn
sylvania, and finds that there are still
5,073,71j,0O0 tons unmined. These beds
are, with insignificant exceptions, the
property Of eight railroad corpora
tions, which expect to mine 10000, 900
tons this season. At this rate the
coal would last about 100 years; but
the consumption of coal Is constantly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-09
PR WAT Z
MONSON ~
Nv LYNN RoDY mEEXINs.
copyrighted by Daily Story Pub. Coz

TT WAS in the midst of the civil
war Harner went out to take
asst look at the field. A battle would
certainly be fought the next day. His
own differences had been corrobora-
ted by a hint from the headquarters
to which he was temporarily at
tached.
When he first appeared as a war
CORES ondent, full of the romance
that his work promised, he waited for
the fights and then threw into his de-
scriptions all the resources of his
ready pen and prompt vocabulary, but
it would not do. He soon found that
by the time his copy was ready the
other fellows held the wires and he
was left to receive pleasant messages
from the home Office about his dis
patches being quite good, but some
what ancient, with an occasional re-
minder that the paper he represent
ed was not a monthly publication.
So he learned to gather and arrange
the preliminaries and then to dash IN
the details while the cannons were
booming and the bullets were scoring
their points with human lives in the
great and glorious game of war. Even
with the Sv,iftuess that experience
had brought him his lot was far from
happy He did not mind hard work
that was part of the business
but after he had run through one of
the hottest and prettiest skirmishes
he had ever seen, had witnessed won
derful deeds of valOr and had taken
his own life into his hands and made
a bold dash across country to tele-
graph station only to receive in ac-
Acknowledgement of his superb descrip-
ton the message: "Adiectiyes are
cheap and telegraph tolls are not
his feelings were honestly hurt. True
it was that the skirmsh was but an
incident in the mighty conflict be-
tween the great sections of a great
country and history has not found
space TO mention it, but Harner knew
that it was more savage and pictuN
esque than many of the battles to
which pages were given, and he wrote
as he saw.
Then. too. there was the restraint
of his work. When a soldier is fired
at he has the satisfaction of firing
back, but it is never pleasant to have
the other fellow do all the shooting.
As a correspondent Harner was a
noncombatant. He was shot at as
much as any of the soldiers and a
great deal more than some Of them,
and he simply had to stand it without
the privilege of returning the compli-
meut.
But he had become used to it all
now and the battle of the morrow
must be attended to. He knew the
locations Of the commands; he be-
lieyed he had the plans Of the fight,
and he wanted to get the field of OPP
erations so clear in his mind that his
account would be as accurate in its
geography as in ITS other important
particulars. He had permission TO
rove within the lines and he was on
his way to the line.
As he turned into path which woul6
save him some Of the distance young
soldier overlook him. He was hand.
some and young, with the rosy health
of perfect physical manhood. Harner
viewed him closely and into his mind
came a pity that such hope should be
used as food fer gunpowGer.
e. "Ny name is Monsoon, of company c.
Eighth volunteers" he said and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-09
Underwear.
Wool and fleece

DOL and fleece
lined underw ear
Tor men, women
and children at
prices that will
make You think it
Is spring. But the
need for warm mn
IpfstlFtyv IL ngysr.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
SHAW IN
Iowan Is Duly Sworn as Sec
rotary of the Treas
ury.

Washington, Feb. 1.-At 1890 o'clock
to-day, In the presence OF the chief off,
Gals of the treasury department., Sena-
tor Dolliver and nearly all Of Iowa's
delegation in the lower house of congress
and other friends, former Governor Leslie
M. Shaw of Iowa took the oath as secre-
tary OF the treasury, succeeding Lyman ].
Gage. The oath was administered by JUS
tice Shiras Of the United States supreme
court in the largest Of the secretary's
office rooms in the treasury building.
AS soon as the ceremony was concluded.
Secretary Shaw was warmly congratulated
by each person present. The retiring
secretary was among the first to grasp MIS-
hand, and as he did so he said:
Mr.. Secretary, I congratulate You and
wish for your administration the highest
possible degree Of success"
Secretary Shaw responded:
Il thank you, sir, most sincerely, and
If my success shall be anything like that
of my predecessor, shall be fully salts
fed"
The new and the retiring secretaries
then received all of the officials and
clerks in the treasury building to the
number of over 1000. Secretary Gage re-
NAMED in conference with his successor
an hour or more and then left the depart
ment He will go to New York to-mor-
row or Monday to remain few days and
in two or three weeks will go to Florida
for rest of two or three months! 1t Is
probable that he will return to Chicago
and accept the presidency of large trust
company in that city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

Controlling Syndicate Rejects Of
fers From Large Systems.
BOTH ROADS TO ONE PURCHASER
This the Design of the Syndicate,
Which Gives Preference to
the Illinois Central.

Special to The Journal.
New York. Feb 1-Offers have been
made for the control of the Iowa Central
and Minneapolis G. St. Louis by large sys-
TENS. Thus far all of these propositions
have been rejected by Edwin HaWley,
George Croker. and their associates in
the syndicate controlling the properties.
The latest offer for the Iowa Central is
said to be SO for common and reason
able price, based upon the existing mar-
ket, for preferred. This offer follows q
proposition from the Rock Island for the
control Of the Minneapolis & st. Louis at
100 for common 1t was not entertained
by the syndicate.
The fact is the syndicate intends to
sell the two properties to the same pur-
chaser, preferably the Illinois Central
which some time ago offered a guarantee
of 5 per cent on Minneapolis & St. Louis
! common. The syndicate would probably
have accepted if the Iowa Central were
taken over or guaranteed proportionately
but otherwise it insisted upon per CEN
guarantee on Minneapolis & st. Loui:
| common. The floating supply of these
shares is not large and no effort to Sc.
cure control through the open marke
would be successful. The larger systems
| are also after the Des Moines & For
Dodge road.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
KILLS EMPLOYER
Largest Cab Owner of Chi
cago Victim of an Angry
Driver.

Chicago, Feb. &c. o. Harz, wealthy
liveryman, was shot and instantly killed
by Edward Coughlin, one of his drivers,
in the barn on Dearborn avenue to-day.
Mr. Harz is said to have been the larg-
est cab owners in Chicago. Coughlin
escaped.
The driver, it is alleged, was sent out
on a telephone order last night. Later he
returned to the barn and said that his
customers, on the pretext of calling at a
house, had escaped without paying their
fares. This morning he again came to the
stables and asked Mr.. Harz for money due
him. Mr.. Harz declared that Coughlin' S
story Of fares escaping was too old one
to catch him and, it is said, told the driv-
er the money would be taken from the
latter's salary, Angry words followed
and Coughlin drew his revolver. Two
other employees rushed to restrain him,
but were not quick enough. The bullet
hit the liveryman in the forehead and
death was instantaneous. The amount of
money involved was only 81. Harris
estate is said to be worth 100000.
Coughlin was arrested and admitted
shooting HarZ.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
TO ESCAPE INJUNCTION
Northern Securities Directors Meet
Secretly and Declare Dividend.

Northern Securities Directors Meet
+ Secretly and Declare Dividend.
Special to The Journal.
New York, Feb. 1.-The Northern Sc
eurities company hasadeclared dividend
of 1 per cent, payable to stockholders Of
record Jan. 81. 1902. Checks for the divi-
dend were mailed last night
This action came as surprise to Wall
street. The Securities company stole a
march upon it's northwestern opponents by
paying the dividend at once to its stock
holders of record and thereby lodging any
Injunction to prevent it's payment, The
stock advanced to 105.
company, speaking Of the dividend to-day,
| said:
There's nothing unusual about this
dividend. It's mere matter of business.
Dividends paid by two of the companies
! whose stock the Northern Securities
| company holds, enables this company to
| declare a dividend. The dividend is paid
to the holders of the company's stock:
| that's ALL
When asked ssahat amount Of Northern
! Securities stock had been issued in ex-
! change for stocks of the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific, he refused to say,
adding that the only point of interest to
i the public just now is the fact that q
dividend was declared. - ~ =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
An Annual Statement 1ssude
by Pres't Lowry.
GAIN IN NET EARNINGS
It Was Nearly $2.ooo,ooo, or Al
most rs Per Cent.
OPERATION 4s PER CENT OF GROSS
This Shows Greater Economy Than
in 19OO-Maintenance Was
Expensive.

The Twin City Rapid Transit company
which, in common with other northwes-
tern enterprises, suffered greatly from the
business depression Of a few years ago,
is now enjoying it's measure of prosperity.
The annual report Of President Thomas
Lowry, just issued, shows the company to
be in excellent financial condition; and
able to make all the big improvements
planned for this season. These plans call
for an. expenditure of nearly $1,3s5,OOO,
and will greatly increase the efficiency Of
the street railway service in both Mime
apolis and st. Paul. -..-.- .,..r
In setting aside so large sum for bet
terments this year, the company is only
following out policy to which it has adj
hered since it's formation, the putting OF
every availab BILE dollar into improvements
for the good of the service. : "
! The report shows that the gross earn.
! ings for the fiscal year ending Dec. 81
1901, were $3,173,975.85, an increase Of
! 11.79 per cent, and the net earnings
| 81, 1853, 524.15, or an increase of 1859 pei
cent over the year 1900. The report con-
| tinues:
| The company has operated the property fo
| 1895 per cent of the gross earnings as com
pared with 4916 per cent for the year pre-
ceding. This covers all charges, including
| taxes, except interest.
| The physical condition of the property has
| been greatly improved as evidenced by ar
| increase of Al per cent in the cost of main
tenance of way, and II per cent in the cost
| of maintenance of equipment
| After paying all fixed charges and pea
! cent dividend on the preferred stock, there il
! a balance in the net income of 1881, 1856. SO
being 5.S7 per cent upon the common stock as
compared with 40 per cent for the previous
1 year From this surplus two dividends of
per cent EACH amounting to s6o0,400 or pei
! cent have been declared on the common
1stock, leaving a balance of 1921, 6.58, which
| has been passed to the surplus account ant
used in part payment of the floating debt anG
| improvements.
| The company has expended during the veal
| s646, TAG. Is for betterments and other valu.
| able Improvements. 1t has built forty 44-foo
cars and equipped them with four motor.
| and full complement of modern equipment
! The company has also increased the equip
ment on forty other 44-foot cars, and has ex
pended $185,322 in paving streets In connec
| lion with it's tracks in the cities of Mime
| apolis and st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
Jobbers Writing to Up-Country Gus
TONERS Asking Their Aid Against
the Bill, -.
Bankers Are Less Urgent in Their
Opposition Since Their Meeting
With Examiner johnson.

Twin city jobbers whose opposition to
the tax bill is an open secret, have recent
ly adopted the expedent of sending per-
sonal letters 10 men throughout the state
with whom they have business relations,
urging them to work against the proposed
code, and soliciting their opposition on
business grounds.
These letters argue that the proposed
law will work a grave injustice to the
particular business in which the man ad-
dressed happens to be engaged, and he is
asked to do all in his power to persuade
the representatives and senators from his
district to vote against the measure.
So numerous are these letters that
legislators are led to believe that they
are the result of concerted action.
member of the lower house, who arrived
in St. Paul this morning, brought with
him a letter and circular signed by the
Hackett Hardware company. The letter
asked his opposition to the code on the
ground that its adoption would prove
highly inimical to his own business, as a
retail dealer in hardware.
However, this chain OF letters is by no
means confined to hardware jobbers.
Wholesale men in general have united to
oppose the report and during the past
week each outgoing mail has carried skill
fully worded attacks. which have been
sent into every legislative district.
The letters, however. are not accom-
plishing all that was expected. In some
cases they have contained yelled threats
and this fact has made legislators indig-
nant. They resent any attempt at in
shown when the report is submitted for
consideration.
Legislators Non-Committal.
Among the legislators who arrived in
St. Paul this morning was A. H. Wilcox,
of Frazee, Becker county. Mr.. Wilcox
says that the opposition which had it's
inception in Duluth has spread into his
district and that the voters there are
much opposed to the measure. Anything
that hurts Duluth, he says is bound to
hurt Becker county. and so long as the
people remain persuaded that the adop-
ton of the report would operate disad-
yantageously for Duluth, they may be ex-
pected to oppose it.
Most Of the legislators who arrived to-
day are noncommittal. They are unwill
ing to- talk Of the tax BILL but agree il
saving that it must pc amended in sew
eTal particulars before it can be passed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

Members who got in this morning were:
S. D. Peterson, Brown county; J. T. Lom-
men, Clay; N. W. Benson, Big Stone; j.
c. Pope, Kanabeck; Senator c. B. Buck
man, Morrison; N. K. Hunt, Sherburne;
Senator W. B. Dickey, Goodhue; j. A.
Armstrong, Faribault; George Cookbook,
Carver; A. H. Wilcox, Becker, and George
D.! Macarthur, Blue Earth
Bankers Opposition Mitigated.
Opposition among the country bankers
seems to have subsidized considerably with
in the last week. The talk of Former At
torney General Childs had a good effect
for the bill, as did also the arguments in
favor Of the bill advanced by Bank Ex-
a1niner S. t. Johnson. Mr.. Johnson is an
official in whom the bankers have every
confidence That was proved by their
complimentary resolution, passed unani-
mously at the st. Paul meeting, and after
listening to his explanation of that Sec
ton which they had considered obiec-
tionable, many were persuaded to support
the measure. .,v-
Their opposition was based upon a fear
that the adoption of the law would result
in wholesale Withdrawals of deposits lust
prior to April l of each year, condition
which could not fail to bring disaster.
However, it was pointed out that the
clause empowering assessors to question
bank officials regarding the amount of
deposits was already on the statute hooks
and that its re-enactment need occasion
no alarm as the new law did not con-
template it's literal enforcement, the sec-
ton being designed to cover only excep-
tional cases.
Special Election Suggested
Another proposition has bene advanced
by those who are opposing the immedi-
ate passage Of the tax bill It is that
action on the bill itself be deferred until
the next regular session of the legislature
confining the tax Wor of the special SEES
sion entirely to authorizing special cleo
ton some time during the summer in
order that the people may pass on the
constitutional amendments. This would
enable the next legislature to shape, up
| tax law on an entirely new basis not pos
| sible under the present constitution.
OF coursethe chief objection to a specia.
election would be the heavy expense, the
| cost. of such an election in Minneapolis
alone being estimated at $200 200. For the
than $15o.Ooo or 100000. which in the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
minds of some legislators and taxpayer
might SEINE prohibitive.
owe NEED TAX REFORM

This Is the Opinion of Former Sena-
tor Washburn.
Senator w. D. Washburn, who returned
from the east yesterday, says he has not
report of the tax commission, but he
wishes to be understood as heartily in
dorsing any bill which makes for reform
in the present method Of taxation.
lowing to my confidence in the able
men who constitute the tax commission"
knowledge Of their report, I am in favor
of it. 1 have heard a great deal of crit
icism, but some of those who are loud
est in opposition to it, annually evade
payment of fair proportion of their
taxes.
1--WE need tax reform. Something must
be done for the enterprising citizen who
puts his goods on the shelf or has his
plant open for everybody's inspection
something that will compel his opposite
in the business world to pay tax on his
hidden moneys. If any class of citizens
Suoulu De pIOteCteu, IL Is Lue 1851 eoolF'
| business men and women who fight il
| the open"
| The senator found a strong sentimen
against the principle involved in the
| northwestern merger proposition among
I New York business men. The specula
| tors, pure and simple, are drunk witt
schemes of consolidation, and they wan
to combine everything, railroads, Goa
mines, oil fields, all business. 1t is thi
fact, says the senator, that makes con
sentative men apprehensive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
BUSY AT THE HAGUE
Diplomatic Activity That Is Regard
ed Significant.

The Hague, Feb. 1-Ihere was I'M
.wonted activity in diplomatic circles here
to-day and it was generally believed to
have had some connection with the Dutch
note to Great Britain regarding peace in
South Africa, The German minister,
Count van Pourtales, had long inter-
view with the British minister, Sir Henry
Howard The first secretary OF the
British legation. A. F. G. Levison- Cover
unexpectedly started for London and the
Dutch foreign minister, Baron Won Lyn-
den, had conference with DR.. Kuyper
the premier of the Netherlands, and, SUBJ
sequently had an audience of Queen Will
shelmina.
When Baron Won Lynden returned from
the palace Sir Henry Howard went to the
foreign Office and held conference with
the foreign minister. 81.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
DOUGLAS IS ENCOURAGED
But Failure at Washington Doesn't
Mean Defeat. ---- =.

Attorney General Douglas does not ex-
pect a decision from the supreme court
in the merger case Monday. He says that
the court will adjourn Feb. a. when it's
decision will probably be announced. The
attorney general is encouraged over the
outlook. He believes the court will de-
eide that it has original jurisdiction in
the case.
Governor Van SAINT said yesterday that
If the supreme court refused to assume
jurisdiction in the case the action would
be brought in such courts as may have
jurisdiction. The governor is receiving
letters from Minneapolis business men
commencing his stand. Many of them are
| heads Of manufacturing and jobbing firms
who refused TO sign the petition recently
| circulated by friends of the merger.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
Germany "Chips In"

Paris. Feb. 1.-The Liberte af1rms that
it hears from trustworthy source that
Germany had advised Great Britain In
the most pressing manner to consider the.
South African peace overtures OF DR.. iKuy-
per. the Dutch premier.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
SEEING THE RETAILERS
An Anti Tax Bill Petition Now Beins
Pushed.

Pushed.
The anti-tax bill petition which was
circulated among members OF the cham
Der Of commerce a few days ago is now
being circulated among the retail mer-
chants. The parties in charge make the
statement that they have a total of 1000
signatures. Business men who haye re-
fused to sign the petition say that in
their judgment the paper is not being SO
generally signed and that in order to Sc
cure the 1000 signatures claimed the city
will have to be combed very finely by
the promoters. =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
sHAW'S FIRST ACT

That Bond Purchaser
Will Continue.
Washington, Febs 1--secretary Shaw of
the treasury department. To-day stated for
the present at least he would continue the
purchase Of bonds for the sinking fund on
the present basis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
PRESENT COMPANY EXCEPTED

officials Now In Office.
Special to The Journal.
Red Wing, MIMI, Feb. Wv. E. LED
and Stenographer Caldwell, taking evil.
dence of the board of control in the train.
ing school investigation, will ccmplete
their work here Tonight. A large amount
of evidence has been taken. Mr.. Lea
would say nothing except that the main
charges are against officers not now cons
nected with the institution.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

: Butler, Pa, Feb. l.-Ine BID
!: dies are believed to be dying and,
): contrary to expectations. Jack
e: may pass away trst. lntiamma-ii
ton has set in in his bowels,
which were torn to pieces with
bullet wounds, and 1t is. said he
: cannot live long.
Ed Biddle is in commissions and
the death rattle has been detected
: in his throat.
Mrs. Soffel has developed pneu-
T.: monia and her condition is more
-: serious than ever.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

ing to turn down Van SAINT under present
conditions AS a matter of fact, I ex-
pect to see Van SAINT reelected by tha
largest majority ever given for governor
in this state in an off year, assuming. al
+ said, that he rursues the same policy
right through the whole business that he
has followed thus far :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-08
Taking Chesapeake Bay
Oysters.

Oyster dredging in the Chesapeake
Bay and its tributaries began Monday.
The bivalves are plentiful and a good
season is promised. Over 500 licenses
have been issued to vessel owners. Each
of the vessels carries a crew of from
four to l2 men.
In the Potomac River, which is the
common property of Maryland and Vir.
ginia. the season opened on October Is
and large number of vessels have al
ready arrived IN Baltimore laden with
oysters from it.
The Oyster Commission merchants
say that the young growth was never
greater than at present. These oysters
will not mature for this years market.
but. unless the winter is severe the sun
ply next year will be bountiful.
This prospect is pleasing to the small
oyster dealers, for every session of the
Legislature is looked forward TO with
dread; lest some law shall be passed
depriving them of their participation in
the profit of the business on the ground
that the industry is dying out. and that
some step like the leasing of the beds is
necessary to protect the oysters.