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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
PLAN TO BEAT
THE STUBBORN
PEACE TERMS TO BE SIGNED BY
Beers IN EUROPE.
KRUGER TO BE AMONG THEM
This Move Taken to Head Off Irrecon-
cilabIes from Continuing Guerilla
Warfare on Pretext of obeying
Orders from Boer Delegates
Abroad.

Brussels, May Sit is said here
that the Doer delegates in Europe now
admit that peace has been secured
and settlement will be signed in the
names of former citizens of the two
south African republics now in Eu-
rope, including Kruger thus prevent
ing the irreconcilables from continu-
ing the guerrilla warfare on the pre-
text that they are obeying the orders
of boer delegates in Europe.
Rosebery Says Go Slow.
London, May 3i.-At Leeds last
night Lord Rosebery advised the lead
ers of the liberal party to postpone
their announcement programs until
some immediate prospect of getting
them carried out appeared He said
the first and greatest question was
peace. which he believed would be
announced in a few days, and hoped
all might be able to support the gov.
ernment's policy of pacificstion. But
he warned his hearers that the minis.
try was not concluding peace with a
crushed foe, to whom no further at
tention need be paid. He hoped the
government would be wise enough to
adopt a generous policy and convert
brave foes into brave friends. This
certainly could not be done, said Rose
berry, on lines heretofore sketched by
Salisbury.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Roosevelt May Hunt Bear.

Washington, May 31.-The presl-
dent will visit the northwest and
southwest next fall. In September ne
will visit Springfield, H., Detroit and
a few intermediate points. In the lat
ter part of October he will go as far
as San Antonio and New Orleans and
possibly accept the invitation OF the
governor of Mississippi to a pear
hunt.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Beloit Wants Prof. stronu.

Belolt, Wis, May 31.-The board ii
OF Beloit has called Prof. Will
lam j. Strong of Wooster university
to the chair of oratory in Beloit col.
lege. Prof Strong is son of William
B. Strong of this city, former president
of the Santa Fe railroad.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Breaks His Own Record.

New York, May 3f.--At the games
OF the irish Athletic association yes
terdsy M. ]. Sheridan of the Pastime
Athletic club of New York surpassed
his own worlds record with throw
of the discus of 125 feet, inches: his
former record was 120 feet, 7a
inches
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
ST. JOHNS LOSES
TO FRESHMEN

Pewaukee. Wis, May 31.-The Wis
consin freshmen crew defeated the
eight representing st. Johns military
academy in mile and half race
yesterday afternoon by nearly three
lengths. The time was GAS
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
At Grants Tomb.
steepIe-chase Jockey Killed.

Toronto, Ont, May S1.-Pat Mea-
CHER. a well known steeple-chase
Jockey, was killed yesterday at the
track. He was riding st. Sulphice In
a steeple chase and while taking a
Jump opposite the grandstand mount
fell. with Meagher underneath. The
horse rolled over him and Meaghers
back was broken.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
WON'T RECOGNIZE UNION.
Packing Concerns Absolutely Refuse
to Meet Transfers.

Chicago, May 31.-Four big pack
ing concerns of the stock yards at
conference yesterday with leaders
representing the striking transfers,
refused absolutely to grant the con-
cesslons asked. or any part, and went
openly on record as unalterably op-
posed to any recognition of union
labor in the yards.
Thousands had their usual supply
OF meat cut off yesterday and others
able to buy but little here and there
apld fancy prices. All through the
city the butchers closed and many
Will not open again until the strike
is settled.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Ex-Governor Pennoyer Dead.

Portland, Ore, May 31.-Sylvester
Pennoyer, governor of Oregon from
1886 to 1894, died suddenly yesterd ~
afternoon at ais home in this city from
heart trouble. He had been in poor
health for the past year. He was
brought prominently before the coun-
try in 1891 on account of his refusal to
meet President Harrison at the state
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Miss Hay Thrown from carrlaoe.

Washington, May o1.-Miss Alice
Hay, daughter of Secretary Hay, was
thrown from a carriage yesterday the
horses being frightened by passing
car. She suffered painful but not seri-
Gus injuries.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Precocity in 1850.

Knicker-There goes the infant
Prodigy.
Bocker-What did he do?
Knicker-Graduated from college
when he was only 40.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05

line when the latter was on a visit to
the coast. He was again much talked
about in 1898, when he told President
Cleveland to attend to his own bus
mess"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Hawkeye Politician Dead.

Des Moines, May 31.-Michael ii.
King. contractor and politician, wen
known throughout the state. died sud
denly yesterday of apoplexy. He was
a member of the Des Moines board Oh
public works and the city council for
ID years.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05

At Paris number of Americans
made the usual pilgrimage to Picqus
cemetery and plnced wreaths on tie
tomb of Lafayette.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05
Decorate Maine Wreck

Havana, May 31.-Oficers and crew
of the United States gunboat Eagle
decorated the wreck of the Maine
yesterday. President Palma and the
Society of Veterans sent wreaths.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05

What's that sound of running wat
er out there, Willie?' Its only us
boys, ma We've been tryin' the Filly-
piny water cure on Bobbie Snow an
now we'r, pouring him out. ''-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-06-05

Every stream in the Comanche
country, Oklahoma, is a raging torrent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
WAS A QUIET FUNERAL

London, July 15.-Memorial services
for Lord Pauncefote, the late ambassa-
dor of Great Britain at Washington,
were held at noon today in the Chapel
Royal. st. James palace. All the mem
berS OF the American embassy and
many members of the government were
present. King Edward was represented
by Lord Churchill. the acting lord
cham berlain- The Prince of Wales and
the Duke of Connaught attended in
person, while among the large congre-
CATION were Lord and Lady Lans-
downe, Lord CTanb0rne, the under sec
rotary OF foreign affairs. representing
Lord Salisbury; Mr.. and Mrs. White
law Reid, Joseph H. Choate, the United
States ambassador; Mrs. Choate and
Miss Choate. Captain Lloyd and four
blue jackets from the United States
cruiser Brooklyn, and a number of
diplomats, peers and members of the
house of commons.
simultaneously with the services here
the remains of Lord Pauncefote were
inferred in the church yard of East
Stoke, near Newark on Trent. The
simple service was entirely-of a family
character. The principal mourners
were the widow and bef daughters and
other members of the family. The
floral tributes included wreaths from
the Brooklyn. the American society of
London and Sir Michael Herbert. the
newly appointed British ambassador to
the United States
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
OIL FIELDS IN FLAMES
Lightning Strikes Storage Tank,
Fire Rapidly Spreading-entire
District Threatened.

Jennings, la, July 15.-During a heavy
electrical storm that passed over the Jen-
nings oil field today a bolt of lightning
struck the field storage tanks of the Jen-
nings Oil company, setting them on ire
The flames spread to the derricks OF the
company adjoining. and in a short time
the Cierricks and tanks were destroy ed.
Burning streams of oil from the tanks
ran in the direction OF Coulee. All work
men on the field Immediately stopped
operations and set about throwing up
levees so as to prevent as far as possible
the spreading of the fire
In a short time. however. another tank
had broken loose and the wind had driven
the flames into the derricks OF the South
ern Northern and Crescent OIL compa-
mics, but they in some manner escaped
destruction. The fire is still raging to-
night and the safety of the field depends
on the strength of Jennings No. ?. The
oil Is leaking around this tank, ana, to-
gether with the gas. is burning fierceiy.
sending a blaze high into the air, and the
entire field is threatened
Workmen are now engaged in remoV-
ing the derricks of the remaining compa-
MES and burying the mouths of the wells
under a heavy coating of mud and water
A special train bearing experts has been
asked for and they will be taken 10 the
field to assist in saving the remaining
property from destruction as soon as they
arrive from Beaumont.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16

would have ended by limitation, there
was no one TO say him nay The only
unusual things in the pit prior to the
time at which it became known that
the corner was at an end, was the IN
usual purchasing OF July corn in small
lots by various commission houses Pit
trade during the day however, was not
much over 100000 bushels. Manager
Scotch would not discuss the settle
ment price. This price, however. was
not matter of decided interest to
trade generally. With the knowledge
that Monday nights closing price was
Sic, and the opening today from 79c to
soc, the consensus Of opinion among
the outsiders was that Mr. Gates had
demanded either soc or sic from the
people who were foolish enough to sell
him corn all the way from 60c up.
The length of the line of July set
tied Tor by shorts is also matter of
more or less conjecture. Mr.. Scotch
said il was several million bushels
and that the length of the line had new
er been Overestimated. 1t has been
called as high as $4,000, 900 bushels. but
more generally 10000. 900 bushels. 1t is
a matter Of common knowledge that
since IL became possible to make deliv-
cries on July contracts the Harris
Gates people have taken in and paid
for about 5000 600 bushels. This would
leave settlements on some 1900, 900
bushels. To form an estimate of an
apparent profit by the deal would
necessitate knowledge of the average
price at which the property was
bought This can never be known I'M
less some time later Mr.. Gates chooses
TO divulge ii. 1t is estimated, however.
by close observers of the transaction
that Mr.. Gates profit viii not exceed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
A MUTE'S HEROIC DEED
Probably Fatally Burned While
Trying to Save Property of
His Benefactor.

Chicago. July 15.-Robert HAYES.
deaf, dumb and lacking his left arm.
attempted to save the property of his
benefaetor from fire at 2345 Cottage
Grove avenue last night, and his ac-
ton may cost him mis- life HAYES
clothing was ignited. and bewildered
and half suffocated, he fell to the 1Ioo-
and probably was fatally burned be-
fore being rescued by the police.
The life of Miss Lille Dillon. who
was in bed on the third floor, helpless
from illness, was saved by her two
sisters. Catherine and Loretta. who
carried her to the street.
Harry Dillon was nearly suffocated
while searching for his sister. and
Matthew Mandabie, 16 years old, while
aiding in her rescue. was burned about
the legs
Lieutenant William Older of the in
surance patrol also was burned on the
hands while assisting in the rescues.
Hayes is IS years old. a year ago
he lost his arm in a railroad accident
and among those who have assisted
him since then is Edward Dillon, in
whose apartments the fire occurred
last night
An exploding gasoline stove started
the fire. which threatened to consume
the building.
The loss is S42, 600
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
BROKERS ARE JOYOUS
Religious Request" Bill Pro-
Vides For the Remission of
Taxes on Call Loans.

New York, July ia discovery Just
made that section four Of the measure
known as the religious beduest'' bill.
which was passed by congress in the
closing days of the session and ap-
proved on June p, contains a provi-
sion for the remission of taxes on
can loans, has caused great Joy in
STOCK exchange circles.
wall street was thrown into a fer
ment IN February last when the inter
nal revenue commissioner. Yerkes IN
der the date Of Feb. s. made a ruling
that can loans were taxable under the
war revenue measure. Security prices
broke sharply on the first announce
nlent or the commissioner ruling, and
aIthough this never has been en-
forced, an action to determine the Ie-
gahty OF the ruling is still pending.
Had the attorney general supported
the ruling of the internal revenue com
missioner with a confirmatory decision
Dy the courts and the tax had been
allowed TO stand on the statute books.
the result would have been disastrous
for many Of the large brokerage houses
OF this city, since many Of them would
have TO pay from $4,000 to 500, 900 in
back taxes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
GATES PROFITED ONLY ONE MILLION
I'M CORN DEAL THAT PROMISED MANY

CHICAGO. July 15.-The famous John
w. Gates corner on July corn
came to an abrupt termination
when it became known that shorts to
an extent of a good many million bush
els had effected private settlements
with Harris, Gates & Co.. and that the
deal was at an end so far as the steel
magnate was concerned. The July
price responded to the settlement by a
quick drop of 1594c. to 6514c. Later it
recovered a fraction and closed at 651zc.
substantially the price of the cash ar
ticle.
Just how many bushels were subject
to private settlement will probably
never be known, nor is there much
chance that the identity of the big
fellows in the trade, who doubtless
contributed literally to the fortunes of
Mr.. Gates and the friends associated
with him in the deal, will ever be posi-
lively known. Mr.. Gates is at present
in New York, and Mr.. Scotch, man.
ager for the Gates Harris house, would
admit only the fact of a settlement by
the outstanding shorts.
Even the fact of termination of the
July deal was left lar gely to Inference
But the trade readily figured that with
the shorts practically all in, nothing in
the shape of a corner could exist
No special excitement attended the
premature puncturing of the bubble by
the men whose property il was The
trade has all along admitted that Mr..
Gates was right, and also his ability TO
do what he pleased with corn, and if
he chose to close the deal a couple of
weeks prior to the time at which il
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16

are owners and holders Of large
amounts of stock of the defendant cor
pOratiOn, and that they became par
ties TO said syndicate and assumed
their proportion of the liability thereof
in order to secure the success Of the
plan for purchasing and retiring the
preferred stock as they believed such
plan 10 be of great value TO the de-
PENDANT corporation and its stockhOld-
ers.
Schwab's Affidavit.
The suit is based on the con-
teRtion that the corporations as
sets do not equal the amount OF its
preferred stock, and that. therefore. It
cannot proceed as intended, under the
act of 1902 The answer, which is sup
ported by an affidavit of Charles IL
Schwab states that the assets VIII
amount to the entire stock tcommoR
and preferred) and bonds, or more than
81, 400 0004
Mr.. Schwab, in his affidavit. main
tains that his position is such as 10
give him knowledge OF the actual worth
of the properties, and lists his estimat ties
OF their value He says. among other
things, that the earnings OF the cor
poration in the fifteen months of its
existence have been in excess Of 10 per
cent of the entire capital stock.
Mr.. Schwab's answer contains the
following statement of the value of the
corporations property. which estimate.
he says, he regards as below its real
value.
Iron and Bessemer ore properties,
500, 0O0, 900; plants, mills. fixtures, ma
chinery. equipment, tools and real es-
tate. $500 900 coo; coal and coke fields.
(S7.5s9 acres), 500, 600 600; transporta-
ton properties, including railroads Il.
49, miles,, terminals, docks, ships G125,
q ont 90 IT, md -
tives). etc. $50. 600 600; blast furnaces.
S4S, 100000; natural gas fields. SO, 900 600:
limestone properties. 81, 000, 900, cash and
assets on June ], 1902, S14Ss PSI 600. Total,
81, 400, 29i, goo.
Mr.. Schwab calls attention to the
value of 320,O00.O00 placed on the Car
neg1e properties as a result Of the Prick
litigation 1t is set forth also that the
present fixed charges OF the United
States Steel corporation are per cent
per annum on $500. 90, 900 of bonds. and
an annual sinking fund of IS go 600,
making an annual charge of SIS 227. $50.
ard that when the proposed issue OF
second mortgage bonds is outstsndirs.
namely, S250. 000,C Geo at per cent. to-
gerher with an annual sinking fund OF
| S1,O10O00, the total fixed Charges OF
! the United States Steel corporation for
interest and bond sinking funds viii be
S31, 49,, $50, TO provide which. Mr..
SchWab says, the corporation is now
earning at the rate of $40, 900 per
annum, net
The profits Of the United States
Steel corporation the affidavit con
, tinues, could be reduced more than 20
per cent, and there would still be ample
I funds to pay the interest and sinking
funds upon the first and second mort
gage bonds Instead of a margin of ,
per cent, as lntimaIed in the affidavit Of
Smith, there is margin Of 70 per cent 1
before the solvency Of financial ability
OF the steel corporation can possibly be
questioned"
other ahhdaVits corroborative Of Mr.
Schwabs estimate on the companv's
properties were presented by other Of
ficials Of the company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16

S1,5O0O00. This amount will be divided
between ten or a dozen millionaires
who were interested in the deal. Gates
and his friends have between 4,000,-
600 and 5,00o0 900 bushels of cash corn
which they must dispose of before the
corner can be called absolutely settled.
This corner represents the corpse
which. in every corner ever run. has
been the stumbling block to success.
If the average price of the Harris
Gates holdings should prove well up 10
the zoe point, the clique has on hand
several million bushels of corn which
cost its holders in excess OF the pres
emf market price.
Right here is the salient point VIII
ii De necessary to market this large
holding of corn at less than it cost?
The corner at one time promised
many millions of profit, and the men
whose well filled cribs line the tracks
of nearly every railroad entering Chi
cage. are held responsible for the dis
appointing ending Of the corner.
There were substantial reserves from
the bumper crop of 1900 and the yield
of 1901. This corn has been held for a
satisfactory market. The holders did
not begin to take advantage of the sit
uatiOn until the price of July got up
in the 70s, and when it finally reached
80 cents the Chicago market was
deluged with cash corn.
For while the Harris-Gates people
kept the market cleaned up. but stead
lily increasing quantities began coming
and the prospect of loading up with Il
lot of soc corn which they might not
be able to dispose of at over soc be
came somewhat appalling Without
warning they withdrew all support, set
tied with the shorts and closed the deal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16

in which the saws fit was too large to ad-
init of Its passing between the jail bars
While the prisoners were waiting for
new frame. they learned that a shake
saws out by a man named Read to be
kept until after the search was made.
Read evidently became frightened,
when the search was made. St John was
caught writing a letter to Read urging
him to complete the final arrangements
for their flight, which included supplying
them with money. West says that Read
was To have had launch in readiness to
convey the party TO British Columbia. He
also says that the plan included the
grabbing by Cox OF Sheriff BTiSbin and
his murder, in case he refused to open the
Jail doors. St. Johns correspondence was
never examined. and through this channel
Cox got out letters to his pals who were
TO aid in the scheme
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
DARING PLOT FRUSTRATED
Desperate Prisoners Had Carefully Laid Plans Break Ja0ne
of the PIotters informs Sherif-Were to Have Killed
Jailer-Saws Struggled Into Jail.

w HATCOM, Wash, July 15.-Through
w the squealing of of the plot
tiers, the sheriff has just been en-
abled to prevent a most desperate jail
break. which was to be led by H ST
John eX-president of the Scandinavian
American bank of this city and now
awaiting sentence for wrecking it, and
Bud Cox a noted desperate and eX-con-
Wet, awaiting trial for holding up Fair
haven saloon and shooting a by-stander
and hotel man who attempted to arrest
him The story was told to the sheriff
by Charles West. The fourth man was to
be John Harrigan, who has been con-
victed of assisting Cox in the Fairhaven
hold-up According 10 the story told by
West twelve saws were smaggled into
the Jail by a friend of St. John. who has
been actively aiding the prisoner since
his extradition from England The frame
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-16
TWO DROWNED IN LAKE
iaCht Overturned Three Miles
from ShOre-Heroic Work
Of ReScuerS.

."cago. July l5.-Two persons per
..'u III the lake last night and eight
''-s's fought hours for life. clinging
al overturned yacht. the Arab ".
neg oy John II. Cameron, cashier of
National Bank Of the Republic.
't Yacht was struck suddenly by
~, l.''s storm which swept over the city
I, 10 the evening. and capsized. The
~ is q tNenty-one- footer and one of
M oeSt known yachts in the harbor.
S., nary Taylor, 16 years old. III Fifty
T -LeIFy Jensen, l. years old.
lle rescued.
John Cameron
vI.. $ Mary Phoenix Cameron, his
Miss Cameron.
T- '>S Mamie Goodman.
william Corey.
T.. 5 Haskfns
0 1-, ' UT Barber. skipper Of the yacht.
me unknown
a.,srr-n. me storm struck the yacht no
AMI l 'ad been made to reef sail.
bo,. "',. al its canvas flying. the
Ns.rtr. fMi 4i q IdSn, Ulleu IN
r,--.1. AMI left eight persons strug-
s-,s t'E life in the lake. three miles
~ n''o'. Efforts on the part of the
rs.--'l . Women We're supported in the
b,-t until they could he given a firm
=. .a The uptUrned boat. The yacht,
,,,.,, .e.. IT'S mornings had fortunately
-. '.'He behind IL a small yawI.
vbi.t ing lo work to right the yawl.
sra, mad been dragged under and
pa-. win water when the larger boat
Ca----o over. the men finally got all but
Dr.. and Barber and the two
fo- NJ persons into Il, and started
ia 'i- l2ng row to the shore in the
s'rc-,oi the chopping weather and
Lea, WIND. which made il a hercu-
~ TASK 20 make the boat move
rs" me water at all.
Ian zig toward midnight Harry Boy
Chm ne steward of the Columbia Yacht
bas,,,,l nsarJ faint hail Slowly the
% "a laden boat came creeping up
s.stI e landing with the women in a
Cd ~, VI collapse and Corey so exhaust
All ne could hardly move the oars.
could say was.
oyer tna out life saving crew. Arab
iBe .uFned. Two dead and more cling