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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
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- Further improvement in
New York the movement of freight
1~-------I and fuel makes the gem
eral situation more favorable, although
shippers are still constantly complain
ing and pig iron furnaces are not able
to run steadily. Numerous labor strug-
giles also interrupt manufacturing, yet
mills and shops are producing freely as n
rule. Jobbers and wholesalers are busy,
while spring retail trade has opened very
well IN many lines, notably wearing APP
parel.' The foregoing is from the
Weekly Trade Review of r. 6. Dun *
Co 1t continues:
Permits for building operations show
large gains over last ScarS figures, civ
ing additional strength to lumber snd
other materials. Prices of commodities
scarcely altered in the aggregate during
February, Dun's index number being
$l0l.067 on March /, against $i00,920
q month previous. Foreign trade con
tinues very heavy.
Conditions in the iron and steel indus
try need 10 other elucidation than the
plans announced by the United States
Steel Corporation. The last week has
brought out large quantity of new or
ders, as is customary at this season.
Among the leading features were liberal
purchases of pipes, tubes. agricultural
implements, structural shapes and rail-
way equipment.
y heavy tonnage eff steel rails was
placed, particularly for trolley lines.
Quotations are srmly held in all depart
ments of this industry, and in several
instances the week has brought higher
level. Tin plates were advanced 81 a
ton. Billets. bars and pig iron are still
in great demand, and further imports
have been arranged. This business
would b.; still heavier but for the strength
of foreign markets.
SpinnerS are growing very conserva-
tive in regard to accepting contracts call
ing for distant deliveries of cotton goods,
owing TO the extreme uncertainty as to
what the raw material will cost Even
on present stocks there is an upward ten
dency in quotations. While new bust
ness at FIRST hands is only fair, there is
much activity in jobhing lines. Export
trade is slow. Print cloths are higher.
Fine cotton fabrics for the spring of 1904
are opened. although only q limited bust
ness has been done. Dealings are small
in woolens and worsteds, but mills are
fully occupied. The spring clothing trade
is satisfactory especially in staple lines.
New lines of fancy worsted goods have
not sold freely, and opening prices are
maintained with difficulty. A tirmer tone
is reported in the dress goods division.
Footwear, has lost nothing in strength.
but somewhat in activity, as buyers are
placing orders cautiously \ large vol
L IL
prices.
Failures this week numbered 229 in
the United States, against 176 last year,
and 10 in Canada. compared with IL
year ago.
Bradstreet's Grain Report.
Wheat, including -four, exports for the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Bradstreet's Grain Report.

Wheat, including -four, exports for the
week ending March aggregate 3,49l,
4S6 bushels. against 2.656,S39 last year,
4,095,944 in this week year ago and
4, 229,52 in 1901. Wheat exports since
July L aggregate 64,2S4, 1874 bushels,
against 1S4, 262 043 last season, and l3S,
525, 4So in 1901
Corn exports aggregate 3,S17. 500 bush
els, against 2,36S,939 last week, 352, 400
year ago, and 1856, 1877 in 1901. For
the fiscal year exports are 34,557, l91
bushels, against 23,471 1906 last season,
and 1876, 73G, 461 in 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
PLAYED THE SWELL.
Sims of Atlanta Charged With
EmbezzIing Ninety-four
thousand Dollars.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, April &c. Italian Sims,
collection clerk for the Capital City Ma
tional Bank, has been placed under arrest
by United States Deputy Marshal Scott
upon a warrant sworn out by President
Speer of the bank, charging him with en-
bezzling sum estimated at nearly $94,-
600. Sims is now held at the Piedmont
Hotel by the deputy marshal He refuses
to talk about the affair. The first sus-
picion of shortage in Sims accounts
arose yesterday. Expert accountants i'm
mediately began work on the books and
1t was soon disclosed that large sums had
been distracted at various times extend
ing back several years The warrant
was then sworn out by the president of
the bank.
Sims has been in the service of the
bank for eight years and was regarded
as one of it's most reliable employees. He
moved in the most exclusive circles Of
Atlanta society and was popular as
young man of fashion"
Prominent outside bankers have made a
thorough examination Of the banks con-
dition and have given out signed state
ment that it is absolutely safe. A por-
ton of the defalcation is covered by
Sims bond and he also owns some prop
erty which will be turned over to the
bank The directors state that the
amount of the defalcation has already
been charged to undivided profits. Ma
tional Bank Examiner Dessassure also
states that the bank is in no danger.
Cip,o who hac admitted his guilt will
be prosecuted by the United States gov
eminent He is unmarried and is the
son of Thomas L. Sims, prominent resi-
dent of Kirkwood, one of Atlanta s
suburbs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
A Short Stay in St. Paul.
(By the Associated Press)

St Paul, Mimi, April 4.-Presilent
Roosevelt spent but three hours in this
city this afternoon before being whiskad
over to Minneapolis in President Thomas
Iowry's private electric car, for ar
equally strenuous period in that city.
The President was driven with mill
tary escort to the Capitol, when the
House and Senate in joint session re-
ceiyed him with cheers repeated. Prcyi-
Gus to his arrival, Archbishop ireland
had delivered an eloquent prayer for the
prosperity of the nation and it's chief
executive, and as soon as the Legislators
were seated after greeting the President
Speaker Babcoek introduced him.
President Roosevelt spoke at some
length on his well known views as to
good citizenship. The President then
addressed a great crowd in front of the
Capitol, referring to his letter on
Race Suicide" stating that while the
latter had attached much more attention
than he imagined it would, yet he was
glad of it; that he re-affirmed in strong
terms the sentiments he therein ex-
pressed and believed that the discussion
which had been created would have Il
marked effect upon the race We were,
he said. by the amalgamation of foreign
nationalities, the intermarriage of sturdy
foreign omigrants, who had sought cur
shores evolving a new race-an American
race.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
THE ORANGES FOR THE CANAL.
will Have Warm friends and Bitter 0ppon-
ents in the Colombian Congress.
(By the Associated Press)


Panama, April 4.-The date for the
meeting of the Colombian Congress has
not yet been decreed by the government,
which, while desiring by all means the
approval of the canal treaty wanted to
know the opinion of all the representa-
tives before hand, and therefore, sent
special commissioners through the coun-
try. 1t is said that lucrative government
positions have been offered to some of
the congressman, who were decidedly
unfriend1y to the canal project which
they will lose by going to the meeting of
Congress- All the Cauca representation
will vote in favor of the canal treaty.
Washington, d. c., April 4.-Upon in
formation received in Washington through
private sources it is stated that Senior
Concha, formerly minister to Washing
ton, is not making a fight against the
ratification of the canal treaty as has
been stated Senior Silva, also former
minister to the United States, who had
been counted upon to vigorously oppose
the treaty, died in Colombia February IL.
Nevertheless information comes from
Bogota that there are some very bitter
opponents to the treaty, as we'll as ard
ent champions. 1t is expected that the
Congressional delegation from the States
of Antioqua and Cauca will be favorably
disposed owing to the geographical To-
cation of these two States with respect
to the canal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
The Wabash Wage Contro
versy at an End,
VICTORY FOR EMPLOYEES
Substantial Increases in Wages Made by the
Ohicials--An Entire Revision Of Rules
Applying 10 all Classes Of
Tran Service,
Iran Stryics.
(By the Associated Press.)

St Louis, Mo-, April AFTER four
months of controversy between the en-
ployes of the Wabash Railroad and the
officials of that system, during which,
at one time, the strike was imminent and
was prevented only by an injunction in
restraining the employees from vacating
their posts, and which injunction was
dissolved last Wednesday, the differences
were finally adjusted and the controversy
effectually and satisfactorily settled this
evening. Officials of the brotherhoods
representing the employees declare the
settlement is eminently satisfactory and
is a sweeping victory of organized labor.
The Wabash officials declare that all
differences with the employees have been
finally terminated in a satisfactory man
ner and that their future relations in
all probability will be most harmonious.
The following are the main points en-
braced in the settlement:
Twelve per cent increase for conduc-
tors. brakemen and baggage men in the
passenger service and fifteen per cent for
conductors and brakemen in the freight
service over the rates which existed
January /, 1902 west of the Mississippi
River.
For the firemen increases were grant
ed on the Canadian lines in accordance
with the Canadian Southern division Of
the Michigan Central. On the lines in
the United States material increases and
improvements in the working conditions
were granted the fremen.
East of the Mississippi River the same
territory shall grant similar increase.
The various yard men receive sub
stantial increase, varying in different To-
calities.
There is an entire revision &C. rules
applying to all classes OF train service.
This was the main bone of contention
and was granted in its entirety.
Fi7er since the injunction was dis
solved last Wednesday, counsel for both
sides have been in almost continuous
conference and every effort was put forth
to effect an amcable settlement without
resorting to strike Both sides have dis
played the greatest fairness in consid-
ering the differences and both were anx-
ious from the start to reach conclus-
ION without radical action All of today
was occupied in conference and at six
o'clock tonight the matter was practical
lyN, settled and it remained for signatures
TO be affixed officially to terminate the
trouble.
BY O'Clock tonight the papers had been
signed and the Wabash wage controversy
was al an end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
Executive Board.
(By the Associated Press.l

Indianapolis, Ind, April A call has
been issued for a meeting of the Ma
tional Executive Board of the Mine
Workers at the headquarters in this city
next Monday. There are twenty-th
members and they will probably be in
session ten days. President Mitchell and
Secretary Wilson are getting their re-
ports ready.
1t is announced that the principal OBJ
ject of the meeting is to make arrange
mcnts to organize West Virginia.
Secretary Wilson says the miners are
in better position than ever before to
wage a successful campaign in West
Virginia.
we have already succeeded" he said
lin getting a good footing there, as we
have organized the Kanawa district, but
We still have strike in the New River
field and there is part of the State we
have not organized"
The fact that West Virginia was not
we'll organized was used against the min
ers in their national conventions and has
kept them from getting as advantageous
a settlement as they might have obtained
under different conditions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
Fear That the Steamer Bambara Has
Besn Blown Up.
(By the Associated Press

London, April At is believed that the
steamer Bambara on her first trip from
Marseilles to Dakar, French West Africa,
with a cargo OF 95, 900 pounds of gunpow-
der and two cases of dynamite, has been
blown up at sea and has foundered.
Lloyds says there is reason to fear that
this has occurred although no confirma-
tion is at hand
The Bambara has not yet been report
ed from Gibraltar although she would
nave been sighted there March 81 inc
captain of the French schooner Assump-
ton of Marseilles. reports that on March
28 when sixty miles off Lu PALMER, he
saw brilliant fash of light when was
followed by loud explosion. The cap
tain of the Nina makes similar report.
The crew of the Bsmbara numbered
thirty five men and she carried SIX pas
sengers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
BOTH SIDES CLAIM CHICAGO
The Close of Warm Campaigns There and in
Cleveland.
(By the Associated Press.)


Chicago, April 4.-With the most holly
contested mayoralty campaign IN Chi
cago's history practically ended, the out
come is still uncertain in the opinion of
impartial observers.
Chairman Revell of the Republican
campaign committee, who at the begin
ming of The fight estimated that the Re-
publican ticket would win by a margin
OF $4,000 adheres to that figure
Mr.. Stewart himself expresses the opin-
ion that there will be practically Re-
publican landslide.
Chairman Carey of the Democratic
County Central Committee declares that
Mayor Harrison will have more votes to
spare than two years ago. Mayor Harri-
son adheres to his prediction of a week
ago, that he will win by from $4,000 to
10000.
Cleveland. o., April 4.-Tonight marked
the close of one of the most strenuous
and exciting campaigns in the history of
this city. Intense excitement has been
aroused with the result that the vote to
be cast Monday will by far be the largest
ever recorded in a local municipal cleo
ton. The total registration is about 49,
600. The paramount issue of the cam
paign has been cheaper street car fare,
Mayor Johnson standing unequivocally for
a straight three cent fare with universal
transfers. Mr.. Goulder on the other
hand, favors an immediate compromise
with the street car companies on basis
of seven tickets for twenty-five cents
with universal transfers, in preference
to three cent rate several years hence,
when the present franchises expire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
In the Interest of Missions,

Rutherfordton. N. c., April 1.-The
Morganton District Missionary Institute
met in the M. r. church here this week.
The Introductory sermon was preached
by Rev. 2. Paris of Henrietta. Ground
of Missionary Obligation was discussed
by Rev. N. r. Richardson; 'lldlngs from
the Field" by Rev. w. II. Wills Our
Home Missions" by Reys. Il. Parrls, }. d.
Carpenter and w. II. Wills; Literature
as a factor in creating a Missionary
Spirit" by Reys J. B. Carpenter and w.
Fl. Willis; 1.-The making of a Missionary
Mass Meeting" by Revs. W. .. Goose,
N r. Richardson and w, II. Willis.
"The Effective Missionary Sermon, by
Reys. W. II. Perry and L. L. Smith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
a Huge Blaze Among Coffins.
(By the Associated Press1

Chicago. Ills, April 4.-Fire broke out
this evening in the seven story building
at 70 and n West Monroe street, and
before it was extinguished. completely
wrecked the structure and badly damaged
another seven story building adjoining It.
Floors one, two and three of the build
ing at 10 and II Monroe street, were
occupied by the J. c. Curtis Company,
makers of baskets and undertakers sup
plies. the fourth and fifth floors by the
Marquandt Maple Box Company and the
sixth and seventh floors by the Chicago
Case Company. manufacturers of jewel
~ and eyes glass cases.
From the upper part OF this building.
the fire spread to the building at n ami
70 Monroe street, the seven floors OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
COSTLY APRIL FOOL JoKF.
Causes Heavy Run on the Private Bank Of
Kaspsr and Karel.
(By the Associated Press.)


Chicago, Ills, April 4.-The Chronicle
today says:
AS the result of an April fool joke the
private bank of Kaspar and Karel eX-
perienced run, during which fully $780,
coo has been withdrawn by 400 of the
900 depositors. The president, William
Kaspar, expressed confidence that the
storm had been weathered. He expected
no further Withdrawals today but de-
clared entire readiness to meet any legiti-
mate demands that may be made.
A man, whose identity has not been
revealed to Mr.. Kaspar said in nearby
saloon Sunday, with an air of deep mys-
terry that the Kaspar and Karel bank
would have a sensational April FOOLS
joke for it's depostors. The remark
gained many meanings in circulation and
the following day the run began.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
Why Glover Fails.
- ***
By W F MASSEY.

the clover. would be largely helped by
the addition of potash to the fertilizer.
One never need be afraid of loss with
these materials, as he may well be in
regard to nitrogen, for the soil viii hold
on to them till some plants call for them.
A couple of hundred pounds of acid phos-
phate may make a better wheat crop.
but that small application will never re-
store the soil to the production of clover
Where the clover is the main object
as it should be on an improving farm,
il should be literally treated through al
heavier application Of phosphoric acid
and potash to the wheat crop, The wheat
crop may get along moderately well with
the acid phosphate alone, but the clover
needs both, and unless it has them both
it will continue to be the cry that clover
fails to grow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07

and b. Frank Brown and David ]. john
son, members Of the board, today rem
dered verdict of guilty. The men were
charged with accepting brides from wo-
mon candidates for positions as school
teachers. The trial has continued all OF
this week and the case has attracted
much attention.
Mayor elect Weaver, in his capacity
as district attorney, has been assidious
in his prosecution of the defendants and
succeeded in bringing them to trial des-
pite the efforts of their friends to pre-
vent them from being brought to JUS
tice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
HE REPLIES WITH A BLUgGEoN,
State Senator Peake Assaults John Cantril and
William bowling,

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 4.-State
Senator Walter ]. Peake, to-day as
saulted John II. Cantrill and William
Bowling, prominent citizens, on Market
street. the principal thtoroughfarc. He
carried heavy stick with which he
struck Mr.. Bowling upon the face, seri-
ously injuring his eye, and it is said
breaking the bones in one of his hands.
This assault occurred at drug store,
where many ladies were seated and
caused great excitement.
Cantril was assaulted while he was
walking upon the street. Peake struck
him several blows in the face
The trouble is the outcome of articles
published over the signatures of Cantrili
and Bowling, attacking Peake for his po-
sition on the water works question.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
ROBBED NEAR THE T0MBs.
Boy Messenger Held Up and the Money Taken
in Broad Daylight
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, April 4.-Under the walls Of
the Tombs prison, Warren Smith,
fourteen-year old boy, employed as mes
senger by Sargent & Company, hardware
manufacturers, was held up by two men
today. and robbed of 81 400 belonging 70
his employers. The boy was returning
from the Mercantile National Bank,
where he had been sent to cash a $l.4OO
check and was carrying the money in d
large leather wallet chained to his
waist.
The boys story as told to the police
is that the robbers, after holding him up,
dragged him into the rear room of a
store nearby. pointed a revolver at him,
took the money from him and tied his
hands with a handkerchief and his feet
with a towel. As soon as they left him
he managed to free himself and notified
his employers office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
POLICE CHARGE THE STUDENTS.
Fourteen of the Latter and Six of the Former
Wounded in a Blot
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Madrid, April 1.-The rieting here was
continued until a late hour last night.
The public Joined the mob of students in
parading the streets; black flag was
raised and there we're cries of "Lolg
live the republic" and Death to the
minister of the Interior" The police
charged with drawn sabres and fourteen
students and six policemen were wounded
seriously. Many others were slightly n
iured.
A mob of three thousand workmen and
students held a demonstration on the
Plaza and stoned a detachment of the
police number of shots were eX-
and several persons were severely
wounded
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
Edward Pelted With Roses.
(By the Associated Press.)

novel experience to-day while visiting
the museum of the Geographical Society
The hall was filled with distinguishes
people, and the floor was strewn with
roses. When King Edward, accompanied
by King Carlos, entered the hall, ladies
in the hall threw rose leaves on the
monarch. King Edwards coat was
thickly covered with leaves, at which he
laughed heartily. Replying to an address
of welcome, King Edward commented on
the unprecedented attention showered on
him and said they would never fade from
his memory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
THE NavIEs IN THE CIVIL WAR
Advance Prints of Volume Is, Series One, Is
sued by the Government
lRv the Associated Press. J

Washington, April Advance prints
of Volume Is, Series l, of the official
records of the Union and Confederate
navies in the Civil War have come FROM
the Government Printing office. They
are published by Charles Stewart, acting
SUPERINTENDENT of naval war records.
under direction of the Secretary OF the
Navy. This volume gives the operations
of the South Atlantic blockading squad
ron from October /, 1868, to September
30. 1864 Among the interesting features
is the report of an attempt made by tho
Confederate submarine boat David" to
blow up the New Irou7''~ scriptiohs
are given of the aH.1E t to have
been about fifty & c'E r-shaped
and with only a)su .' .Aet showing
above water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
The Flood in the Valley.
(By the Associated Press)

Washington, April Especial River
Bulletin:
The lower Mississippi River will con-
tinue to fall about the mouth of Red
River. Owing to the break in the levee
a short distance below Lake Providence,
La. the overflow water through the
crevasse below Greenville will not cause
the anticipated rise at Vicksburg. The
water through the former break will
again find its way into the Mississippi
through Red River, and for this reason
present conditions will continue below
the mouth of that river. The stages to-
night at Vicksburg and New Orleans were
sos and 202 feet respectively
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07

which were occupied by the Leonard Seed
Company. The stock of this concern was
destroyed by fire and water.
The origin of the fire is at present a
mystery. Several severe explosions oc-
Cured during the fire in the Curtis
building, one of which blew out a large
portion of the west wall, which. in fall
ing, narrowly missed crushing several
firemen.
The total damage is estimated at $780,
0O0
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-07
OLD WOMAN PICKS HER GEESE.
Reports Of Shows Come From New York and
Montana.
(By the Assoeiated Press.) }

Livingston, Mont, April 4.-The
heaviest snow of the season fell here to-
day and will continue during the night.
The storm is reported to be very severe
in the Yellowstone Park, and it is be-
lieved that all trails over which the
President and party expected to travel
were covered deep in snow.
New York, April A heavy rain
storm, which began last night and con-
tinued during the forenoon, turned to
snow shortly before noon to-day. TIE
temperature fell and the snowfall was
accompanied by a high west wind.
Cold weather with snow prevailed gem
orally throughout this State to-day.