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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
HOW 1T WAS FINANCED
Judge TuIey Says the Scheme Was Fraud
uIent In Law lind Fact"

Judge TuIey Says the Scheme Was Fraud
ulent In Law hnd Fact"
The board of directors decided that
it would be necessary to raise $780,
900. and It issued 500 bonds of the
par value of 81 900 each. The bonds
were secured by a trust deed. In order
to facilitate the sale of the bonds,
Mackaye contributed 5000 shares OF
the capital stock to he used as bonus.
1t was agreed that every one purchas-
ing n bond should receive in addition
stock equal TO the amount of the bond.
The company sold upward of $780,
600 worth of its bonds upon stock
bonus plan. Among those who sub
scribed for the bonds were: George
NJ. Pullman. $4,000; Lyman ]. Gage.
$4,000; Murry Nelson, $4,000: Frank
lin II. Head. 5000; Arthur Dixon. So
600; Henry f. Weaver, $1,000; B. y.
Eckhart, $1,000; Milton Kirk, $4,000;
P. f. Studebaker. $1,000: George \,
Fuller. $1,000: Benjamin ButterwOrth,
$1,000; John Cudahy. $4,000; William
j. Hynes, $1,000; Charles r. Shedd,
So. 900. Mackaye received 1896
shares of stock in return for his in
ventions. He was also to receive a
royalty.
Judge Tuley, speaking of thistransac-
ton, says it was fraudulent in law
and fraudulent in fact" Hepronounces
the exchange of stock a sham transac-
ton, to give the stock the appearance
of being fully paid. The prospectus
set forth that "a building would be
erected for the production of the
Scenario, a new order of entertain
ment, upon the most startling and SEN
sational realism, with the most ac-
curate scholarship and the loftiest ideal
ISM"
In estimating the profits, the pros
pectus set forth that 'if the spectators
um draws but one-half of the num-
ber of people per day that usually pa
troniZe the Barnum & Bailey shows in
ordinary times. when there is no i'm
menSe Worlds fair crowd of sightseers
in the city, the company will pay all
the bonds with interest in seventy
days, and pay Il dividend for
the Worlds fair season of over S4 per
cent. on 100000. Mackaye and But
terworth are both dead and the repre-
sentatives of their estates were not in
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
OF EVEN
Star Witness for the Prosecution
in the Ma;cum Case Wig.
orously Assailed.
UNTRUTHFUL AND BAD IN MORALS
Say witnesses for the Defense-But a
Church and Sunday School
Attendant.

Cynthiana, Ky, Aug. Z. - In the
raSe of the commonwealth of Ken
lucky against Jett and White, now on
trial here for killing j. b. Marcum on
May 4 last, the defense put several
witnesses on the stand to testify to the
general facts connected with the muir
der and then proceeded to try to i'm
peach the reputation of Captain Even,
the star witness of the prosecution.
Some twenty-five witnesses from his
own county and other witnesses from
Powell county, where he resided until
he moved to Jackson some ten years
ago, testified that his morality was
bad, as was his reputation for truth
fulness.
But He Was a Good Church Member.
At the same time some of them tes-
titled that he was church-goer, a CON
stant attendant on Sunday school, and
that he never drank whisky or gam
bled. Many OF them were confused
on croSs-eXamination, especially those
from Breathitt county. The best i'm
number of citizens of Powell county,
including among their number the
county judge, the sheriff and others,
who testified that Even had bad
reputation as to morality and truthful
ness among his neighbors, although
each of these witnesses, as far as their
personal opinion was concerned, testi-
fed without exception that he paid his
debts promptly and never drank, and
attended church regularly while reSid-
ing among them.
Defense Witness Il Impeached.
"Tick" James Beech, who testified
several days ago for the defense, was
contradiCted by Witness Russell, for
the prosecution, and also by Cyrus
Holland. Beech swOre several days ago
he had seen the killing. and these wit
neSses say that Beech told them that
he did not see the killing, and that he
was glad he did not see it. The COM
monwealth is making preparations to
swear out a warrant for the arrest
of Beech and John L. Noble. They will
be charged with false swearing.
Identification IL Questioned.
Curtis Jett and Thomas White were
recalled to the stand and asked by the
defense to go to the farther end of the
court house and stand side by side
with their backs to the jury and their
hats on. This was upon the theory
of the defense that they looked much
alike. ana so nearly the same height,
that at several hundred yards they
could not be told apart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Photorrnuher. Elect Omoer,.

indianapolis. Aug. THE national
convention of photographers has elect
ed these officers: President, c. r.
Reeves. Anderson, Ind: secretary, @.
&. Holloway. Terre Haute, Ind. The
next convention will be held at Louis
vile. A movement has ben started to
erect a national Photographic art salon
at Winona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Four KILLED Wreck.

Elma, Ia, Aug. -Four persons
were killed in a wreck on the Chi
cago Great Westren road near Devon,
Ia. Three of the dead were Italians
whose names are not known. while the
fourth was little daughter of Hans
Nelson. boss of boarding car. Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
VIII Not Eat with Negro.

Since then they have refused to
eat at the same table with Miller.
They either wait until he has finish
ed his meal. or if he comes in while
they are at table they get up and
leave. They are exceedingly bitter in
denouncing the condition of affairs
that requires them to associate with
a negro, and unless Miller is trans
ferred to another ship within Il few
days che crisis will be brought on.
Miller. who is not full-blooded ne
gro, has served in the navy great
many years. and by constant atten-
tion to duty has won steady promo
tion until he attained the grade of
carpenters mate of the first class,
which he held up to a few days ago.
Then he was ordered to report for
examination for the rank of chief
carpenters mate, an Advancement ac-
corded to all men of his former rank
and rating after they have given good
service for a certain length of time.
He passed satisfactory examination
and Aug. 4 was sworn into his new
rank by Capt. Snow, commanding the
receiving ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
GottIieb Schultz Kills His
Daughter in WisCOn-
sin Town.
OTHERS ARE INJURED
Murderer Had Attempt
ed to Kill His Wife
Before

Neillsville, Wis, Aug. 7.-During a
quarrel between Gottlieb schultz and
member of his family at Self,
Schultz shot and killed his daughter,
Mrs. Patrick Lydon. Patrick Lydon,
his son-in-Iaw, was shot through the
breast and is in a critical condition.
Schultz's head was crushed with a
blow from .pitchfork. Mrs. Schultz
was badly bruised.
Had Attempted Wife Murder.
Schultz has been under bonds
awaiting trial for attempting to muir
der his wife some time ago. The
theory advanced is that he is of un-
sound mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
ronnd ,ha Proos on Him.

Washington, Aug. John #. Car
nell. 63 years old, a veteran clerk of
the office of the auditor for the postof-
flee department, formerly of Iowa, has
been arrested by postoffice inspectors
on the charge of opening letters adj
dressed to the auditor and appropriate
ing the contents. Matter sent in deeoy
letters was found on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
ECHO OF BIG FAIR
decision in a Case in Which Chi
cago Exposition Building
Is involved.
STOCKHOLDERS WILL BE MULolED
Who Invested in Steele Mackaye's
''Spectatorium," That Never
Was Even Completed.

Chicago, Aug. THE giant steel
specter of the Worlds fair-the great
"spcctatorium' that stood unfinished
just north of the fair grounds during
tect of legal decision by Judge Tu-
ley, who rendered the longest opinion
he has handed down in years. Ever
since the Worlds fair the case HIS
dragged through the courts. and the
finding was in favor of the Buda FOun-
dry and Nanufa curing company in
its suit to wind up the affairs Of the
Columbian Celebration company.
Product of Steele Mackays's Brain.
The decision finds the stockholders
leading capitalists of ago-liable
for the debts of the corporation to the
extent of their unpaid stock. Visit
ors to the dream city of n decade ago
will recall the huge. steel-ribbed struc-
ture that lowered upon the lake shore
and was the cause of so much curiosi-
ty. 1t was the scheme of Steele
Mackaye, author of Paul Kauvar"
Mackaye was described as "a man OF
Oriental imagination and hypnoticpow-
ers-daring. forceful and magnetic"
He had small financial resources, but
he engineered an enterprise that was
designed to be the most stupendous of
its kind in the world.
Purpose of the Great Building.
He induced millionaires of Chicago
to back him In the scheme. and the
costly "SpectatOrium" took shape. The
building was designed for the purpose
of exhibiting spectacular plays and
pantOmimeS, among others mighty
spectacle illustrating the discovery of
America by Columbus. Mackaye had
great theatrical experience and he was
Joined in the scheme by Benjamin But
terworth, an neX-commiSsioner of patents
and a patent lawyer, and Powell Cros-
ley. of Cincinnati May 16. 1892. ar
ticles of incorporation were certified to
by the secretary of state for the in
corporation Of the Columbian Celebra-
ton company, with a capital stock of
$200O,0Oo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
rnoendI.rv Fire Burns q BLOCK.

Newton. ILL.,, Aug. Am incendiary
fire swept out the main business block
of Hidalgo, a thriving village near
here. destroying seven buildings and
several thousand dollars worth of prop
erty, the principal losers being Bowers
& Co.. hardware and furniture, 81
600; Bowers S Vannatta, general mer-
chandise. So 800; Ed Vannatta, $1,000;
Odd Fellows and Rebekan lodges, ST.
OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Won STERNBERG Is
NOW AMBASSADOR
Credentials Presented Preside mt
Today at Sycamore
Hill.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 7.-Sagamore Hill.
President Roosevelt's country home,
was the scene today of an interest
ing ceremony. when Baron Speck Won
Sternberg. who, on retirement of
German Ambassador Won HOLE ban,
was elevated to that rank, laid before
the president the letter announcing
the recall of Ambassador Won Holle-
ban and his own credentials as his
successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Rin nf Eroantionn for NIra. LillIe.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. THE attor-
neys for Mrs. Lena Margaret Lille,
who was convicted at David City of
the crime of numbering her husband
last March and sentenced TO the peni-
Tertiary for life, have filed their bill
of exceptions to the findings of the
lower court with the clerk of the SUI
nreIne court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
JURY PLACES NO BLAME
IN WASHINGTON LYNCHING

Spokane, Wash, Aug. death by
strangulation from being hanged over
a guy wire at the corner of First
and Fillmore streets, by masked men
unknown to the jury is the substance
of the verdict rendered by the cor
oner's jury at Asotin, Wash, at the in
quest over the body of VIII Hamilton,
lynched Tuesday night for the murder
Of Mabel Richards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

stinence union, now in session here,
today organized the National Sacer-
dotal League of America. The mem
bership will be composed of Catholic
church clergy who are total abstain
ers and who viii devote their ener-
gies to the promotion of total absti-
nence among their people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Circus Man Shot by a Tramp.

Ogden. Utah. Aug. Charles Sui
livan, circus emplOye, was shot twice
near Hooper, about six miles south Of
Ogden, by tramp whom he ordered to
leave car. one of the bullets pene-
trating the lungs. The tramp escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
WINONA TO HAVE
NATIONAL ART SALON

indianapolis, Aug. THE photog-
raphers in national convention today
approved the plans for building a
national salon at Winona. 1t will be
the first undertaking of its kind in
the NNnrld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Grand Jury at State Cap
itaI Investigates
Beer Scandal.
STRIKES NEW LEAD
To the Effect That Con-
tract to State Prison
Was Shady.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. Tt has
been learned that the grand jury is
investigating a report that an attempt
was made to secure money from
brewers to effect the passage of the
beer compromise bill in the legislature
by which brewers were released from
paying fines for violation of the beer
inspection law ON the condition that
they pay a stipulated sum into the
state treasury and obe~ the law in the
future. Tony Stuever, c. ]. Lemp and
Philip Stock. st. Louis brewers, were
before the grand jury and are sup
posed to have given testimony on the
matter.
Still Another Source OF Doodle.
]. w. Hensley, representative from
Gasconade county, was also Il witness.
He was member of the committee
appointed to investigate the contract
labor system at the penitentiary, and
it is supposed that he was questioned
regarding attempts to hold up con-
tractors at the prison Hensley re-
sigTed from the committee, alleging
that he was not permitted 10 see evil
dence taken by the body. Speaker
WhitecOtton, who made charges on the
floor of the house that Doodle was used
I'm the text book legislation, and which
started the Doodle investigation, ap-
peared before the grand jury.
Ex-LIeut. Gov. Lee weeps.
Ex-Lieutenapt Governor John \. Lee
was again a witness. He broke down
while in the jury room and wept. and
it was some time before he could re-
sumo compOsure and continue his testi-
mOny.
Two Other Men Who Testified.
Elmer E. Phipps. of Kansas City, a
former member of the house of repre-
sentativeS, and DR.. 4. G.. Hildreth. a
member from Adair county, were other
witnesses examined. The latter was
a member OF the committee which in
vestigated charges made by Speaker
WhitecottOn that boodlinE existed in
the house in connection with the text
book bill 1t Is believed that his tes-
tirlony related to that investigation.
Could Find No Messages,
superintendent Payne. of the Postal
Telegraph company, reported to Judge
HAZEL that his company could find no
messages handled between ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor John A. Lee and u. ].
Kelley, a baking powder legislative
agent, in either jefferson City or St.
Louis offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
CATHOLICS TO FORM
ABSTINENCE SOCIETY

Pittsburg. Aug. 7.-The bishops,
priests and delegates to the national
convention of the Catholic Total Alb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
PIONEER WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Frank Day Passed from This
Life Tuesday Afternoon.

Shortly after five o'clock yester-
day, Tuesday, Jan. 9Th. death forever
closed the eyes of Mrs. Frank Day
and her soul took flight to that vale
of rest beyond. A long life of woman.
ly virtue and bountiful kindness was
ended.
Though Mrs. Day had been failing
for months and since Friday 1t was
recognized by those about her that
the sands of life were rapidly eb-
bling away. and that a great number
of the people of Lewistown were in
terested in the condition of the n
who had been a thoughtful friend to
80 many and one of the earliest pio-
neers of this section, the news of her
condition and death appeared to
spread slowly and not until noon to-
day was the sad event generally
known, too late for us to give that
extended mention Of Mrs. Day which
we would wish.
Since 1866, when Mr.. and Mrs. Day
came to York gulch, near Canyon
Ferry, they have been numbered
among the most trustworthy and
kindly people of the state and their
friends are legion. Mrs. Day was II
years of age last October.
Thief uneral services will be held
from st. James Episcopal church to-
morrow. Thursday, at 2 p. m, and
will doubtless be one Of the most
largely attended funerals of the city's
history.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

Seven bricks, the result Of two
weeks run by the Barnes.King was
brought into the Judith Basin bank
Monday morning. The value Of the
bullion is in the neighborhood OF
s13, 900.
A $4,000 fire entirely destroyed
the engine house, hoist and machine
shop of the Lexington mine in Cen.
terville. last Thursday.
The force of men working on the
~proseities o. the Case Wilson Cya-
hide lev. 'opement company, in the
Keneal, district, has been increased
and VIII be enlarged more as spring
opens W.. Mr.. Wilson, an eastern
mer,Der of the company, is expected
out in the spring to inspect the prop
erty.
Will Resume Work In Ruby GuIch
The Ruby Gulch Gold Mining and
A.iling company are going to resume
active operations on their claim in
Ruby Gulch within a few days. The
shaft was temporarily abandoned last
spring when several feet of water
came In. The water will be pumped
out and several men put to work
developing what the owners think is
one of the best prospects in the hills.
To Locate Smelter In MissouIa.
It is up to the people Of Missoula
whether or not they shall have a
smelter in their city. Several of the
copper mining companies have sig
nified their intention of building a
smelter and say they will locate it in
Missoula il the citizens are willing.
The movement is being opposed by
the ranchers who say the copper
fumes will destroy their vegetation
and utterly ruin the water in the
streams for some distance from the
city.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
CHOATE'S ADVICE.
II Led . Cholerfc Client Into tho
Rnlha nj Raan

Il Led . Cholerfc Client Into tho
Paths of Peace.
II seems always to have lain within
the power Of the distinguished lawyer
and humorist, Rufus Choate. to lead
a choleric client from ways OF anger
into the paths Of peace. Just before
the war a southern gentleman was
dining with n friend In one Of the best
hotels of Boston He was Of French
creole extraction, and his name was
Delacour. says q writer In L~ippincott's
Magazine. The waiter was n colored
man. and the southerner gave his or
ders In a very domineering fashion,
finding fault freely with what was put
before him and the way In which 1t
was served. Finally the waiter became
incensed and told Mr.. Delacour to go
to a place warm and remote. The lat
ter sprang furiously to his feet and
would have shot the offender dead II
he had not been restrained by his
wiser friend, who said:
"You can't do that sort of thing here.
You will have to remember where you
are"
do you suppose that | am going to
put up with such insolence and not
be revengedT' said the enraged man.
Certainly not. But do 1t by process
Of law"
The landlord was first interviewed
and the waiter discharged. That was
not sufficient to satisfy the wounded
feelings Of Mr.. Delacour. He asked
who was the best lawyer In the city
and was told II was Rufus Choate.
Making his way to his Office. he said:
Mr.. Choate, I want to engage you
In q a What will your retaining
fee ber'
about $50"
The check was made out and handed
over.
"Now." said the lawyer. "what are
the facts Of the case?"
He was told. Said Mr.. Choate
thoughtfully:
Il know the United States law on
the subject well, and I know the law
Of the commonwealth OF Massachu-
sets, and l can assure you, sir, that
there IL no power on earth strong
enough to force you to go to that
place IL you don't want to go. And II
! were you | wouldn't"
"Well," said the southerner. accept.
ing the situation. II think I'll take your
advice" And they parted good friends.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
WATER IN RESERVOIR
City Pump Was Started Monday and
Water System Will Soon be On.

Water System Will Soon be On.
Monday afternoon Engineer Nc.
Clean completed the setting Of the
city pump for the Montana Hardware
and their contract was practically
completed.
The first start was made at twenty
minutes after twelve but q moment
later water vas flying in all direc-
lions from a leaky valve and a lay
of was taken. Late in the afternoon
the pump was again started and with.
in ten minutes water began flowing
in the reservoir on the hill. Pumping
was continued until the depth was
about one foot, when water appear.
ed from q leak in the last few
lengths of pipe laid near the sta.
tion.
Mr.. MCLEAN has gone to Spotted
Horse today for an idler which is
considered necessary and while this
is being placed the reservoir will be
cleaned. ready for filling probably
Friday. By the first of the following
week city mains will have been filed
and the system put in operation
unless unforeseen accidents occur.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

The Conrads of Great Falls, have
secured control Of about 900 acres OF
valuable coal land near Belt, the con.
s~ideration being $4,000. 1t is their
intention to begin very soon to oper.
ate the mines which will give employ
ment to several hundred men.
A company composed Of prominent
Great Falls and Fort Benton men has
been organized to operate the coal
mine recently discovered In Bitter
Spring coulee in Cascade county.
The owners believe that they have
one of the best properties in the
state.
Bager & Scarlet of Libby, have
sold the cedar group of mines, In the
Libby district to Cleveland, Ohio,
parties for $4,000.
A four foot vein of camel coal has
been discovered just across the creek
from Anaconda. II the vein is found
to be of any extent, 1t will be a great
boon to the smelter city.
The Indications Are Good.
From present prospects, the min
ing business is going to be unusually
active in Fergus county the coming
spring and summer. More claims
will be opened up and more develop
ment work done than ever before.
Prospectors are already getting ready
to start for the hills and the first in.
dication of settled weather will see
considerable of an exodus of fortune
hunters from the city to the treasure
bearing mountains, which lie on
every side of Lewistown. Properties
already prospected and known to con-
tain the precious metal will be work.
ed on a larger scale, more men will
be employed and a prosperous time
is confidently looked forward to.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

Cut this out and take II to C. III.
Williams drug store. Lewistown and
Gilt Edge and get a free sample OF
Chamberlain's stomach and liver tab
lets. the best physic. They cleanse
and i~nvigorate the stomach. improve
the appetite and regulate the bowels.
Regular size 25c per box.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

The presentation Of consumption is
entirely a question of commencing the
proper treatment in time. Nothing
is so well adapted to ward of fatal
lung troubles as Foley's Honey and
Tar. McKechine & Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
Piano Tuning.

For a good lasting job Of piano tun-
ing see THAT Man Ward" with Orton
Bros. Leave order with Culver. Will
oe here for a few days latter part Of
January.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
Stop II.

A neglected cough or colr may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take changes when FoIey's
Honeyand Tar affords perfect Sc
curity from serious effects Of a cold.
McKechine K Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
An Estray.

Came TO my ranch some four years ago. red
heifer, branded i on left shoulder. Owner
can have same 0 by proving property and
paying expense Of keeping.
WILLIAM DAVIS.
Lewistown. Mont .
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

another chunk for you some rainy
day. Tired OF talking. now" said
Louie as he lowered his feet, got up
and sauntered out.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
A Life at Stake.

If you but knew the splendid merit
of Foley's Honey and Tar you would
never be without 1t. A dose or two
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

will prevent an attack CT pneumonia
or la grippe. 1t may save your life.
McKechine & Allan,