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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Government Begins Investigation

Government Begins 1nVest1gation.
New York, July /. - The federal
grand jury Thursday began the inves-
tigation of the General Slocum disaster.
Gen. Henry L. Burnett, the United
States district attorney, and Assistant
United States District Attorney Henry
A. Wise had charge of the presentation
Of the case.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Rich Tastes.

Mrs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., I, think baby
has swallowed my pearl necklace.
Mr.. 3Newlywed- Cad! You seem de-
termined to bring that young ono up
with the tastes Of millionaire's child.
Judge ,=s.. .zs s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

The American quail is said to be a
blessing to the fields, as he destroys bugs
and pests. Now watch the restaurants
raise the price Of quail on toast.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Final Detail COMPLETED.

New York, July 1.-The final detail
in the payment of the $40,O0O,000 to the
Panama Canal company by this govern
ment was completed Wednesday. J.P.
Morgan & Co. received from the SUBJ
treasury the $25 10000 of bonds which
they deposited with the treasury officials
while payment for the canal properties
was pending.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Not Entirelv In.

Not Entirely In.
Are you in society?"
about half in"
~ what do you mean by THAR"
80 I'm always invited to society enter
tainments given to raise money for
charity-and that's about all. "-Chicago
Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
THE EAST,

In Philadelphia three persons lost
their lives and half dozen others were
injured as the result of the explosion
of a small bundle of fireworks in. the
storeroom of the Diamond Fireworks
company.
The comptroller of the currency di-
rected the closing of the First national
bank of Saratoga, N. Y. A run on the
institution caused the failure.
No. 999, the New York Central loco
motive made famous as the first engine
to run the Empire State express, and
which was exhibited at the Chicago
worlds fair, is hauling milk train in
New York
1t is announced that George Rice, of
Ohio, who for 80 years has been fighting
the Standard Oil company; has filed a
suit in the New Jersey court under the
federal antitrust laws, seeking the dis
solution of the combine as an illegal
corporation. The decision of the SUI
preme court in the Northern Securities
case is relied upon in the prosecution.
On the charge of stealing $50 worth
of jewelry from Henry B. Kingsley, of
Rutland, VT, who disappeared from
that city last November, Frank L. Stew
art is held in New York.
New York customs officers discovered
false bulkhead on the steamer In
drawadi, behind which was hidden
$4,000 worth of struggled goods.
After investigation of the General
Slocum disaster, the coroner's jury re-
turned verdict declaring the immense
loss of life due to misconduct on the
part of the directing owners of the YES
sci, charging the captain and chief
equipment officer with criminal respon-
sibility, accusing the mate of cowardly
conduct and censuring Government In
spector Lundberg. Warrants for the
accused men we're issued and several
arrests made.
The eight-oared race in the inter-
collegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie was
won by Syracuse university, with Cor
nell in second place. Wisconsin finished
sixth and last
The corn crop is practically made in
many sections, says the report Of the
weather bureau
A rowboat capsized in the Allegheny
river at Pittsburg, and Henry Hillston
and Earnest Halbey were drowned, and
two companions had a narrow escape
from a similar fate
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Banker Convicted.

Glencoe, Mimi, July III. Burton
Strait, proprietor of bank at Jordan,
Scott county, was convicted here Thurs
day of having deposit when he
knew his bank was insOlvent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

An astronomer at the Lick observa.
tory has found 100 double stars. Some
people are likely to wonder what they
have to drink at the Lick observatory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

Mrs. Fairbanks is feeling the bene-
fits of being the wife of vice presi-
Dental candidate. Her articles are
being printed in the newspapers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

Three men of the name of Mudd are
running for congress in one Maryland
district II they get along without sling
ing any it ought to be made matter Of
record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
How Often.

T cit takes three generations to make
"a gentleman, they say" = :-'..s'e -
Eyes; the first makes the dough, the
second makes high .connections, and the
third makes an ass Of itself" PUCK
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

King Edward of England made no
descent from his royal dignity when
he received Gen. Booth of the Saliva
tion army.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06

Russian deserters are flocking to the
United States to gaze upon the triumphs
of peace.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Nominated for Governor.

Montpelier, w., July 1. - Charles J.
Bell, of Walden, was nominated for
governor on the first ballot by the re-
publican state convention Thursday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Fortune for a Violin

Fortune for a Violin.
New York, July IA Stradivarius
violin, once owned by Joseph Jean Bott,
has been sold by his estate for $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Live Stock.

Ch1Cago, june 80.
CATTLE-Choice to prime beeves, $3.50
0660; good to choice heavy steers, $3.50
6.25; medium beef steers, 460Q5.00; in
ferior and plain steers, $3:90@4.50; good to
fancy cows and heifers, $4.10@5.25; good to
choice feeders $s.65@4.5o; calves, common
to fair, $25oQ4.75; calves, good to fancy,
100000; fed Texas steers, $4.40@5.9O.
HOGS Good to choice heavy shipping,
IS. 30G5 s71x; good to choice butcher weights.
s.. 25G535; plain to good heavy packing, s. Is
@5. so: rough to good heavy mixed, $500
$40: assorted light, s.. 20@5.3o.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-07-06
Omaha. Neb. June 30.

=. = J 81 - Omaha, Neb., June 80. :.
CATTLE-Market SC to 10c higher Ma
tive steers, 81. 50G6 20: cows and heifers, 1926
GAGS; western steers, 3350@4.75; Gamers,
s.. Is stockers and feeders, $25OQ4. co.:
calves. $s0o@5.5O; bulls. $2.50a4.5o. s. i
HOGS-Market shade higher. Heavy,
$5.06@617.l: mixed. $5.05@5.10; light, 5000
80; pigs. 1850 50o;; bulk Of sales. $3.50
! SO. ..
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

had the great metropolis in mind Surveying the
large tract IN the western part Of the State fo~
Robert Morris. he became acquainted with the
character Of the country and when later. he
desired 10 carry out his project and bought
from the Holland company 10000 acres Of land,
he chose that around the junction of Olean. or
Oil. Creek and the Allegheny River. This. he
argued. would be an excellent point OF de-
parture for emigrants and so II proved in the
years before the Erie Canal was built Emil
grants swarmed there every winter to take ad-
vantage OF the spring freshets 10 float down
the river RATS of lumber and in the arks
which were constructed for the purpose.
Many stories told of the privatons' Of
these emigrants. Starting for Olean IN the dead
Of winter, they chose sleds as their vehicles. Be
fore reaching their destination the snow would
disappear. and they would be obliged to aban-
don their sleds. Sometimes when they reached
Olean. or Hamilton. IL first called, they
found many others there ahead of them waiting
for the freshets. The supply OF accommoda-
tions and provisions being limited. they would
find everything high priced. and their money
soon disappeared. leaving them stranded be-
fore they had actually set forth their jour
ney.
Hoops was so certain Of the success of his
scheme that he plotted the city paper. using
Philadelphia as model He chose patriotic
names for his streets. The main street was TO
be Union-st.. in recognition of the union OF the
thirteen colonies. Then there to be State
ST. and streets commemorating the names OF
prominent men of the time who had a part in
esta blishing the government Of the United
States. He set aside a parcel Of ground for
park II not OF the size which he expected IT to
reach. Olean to-day is built on the plan he laid
down Unfortunately. Hoops was not TO reap
the fruits OF his labors for the property passed
from HIS hands because of mortgages which he
could not meet. Even the park is as he plotted
e. Only fits metropolitan importance is unreal
ized.
For many years those who came after him
tried 20 make OF Olean what he had hoped for
s. When the Erie Canal was completed. then
they projected a canal which should follow the
Genessee Valley south 10 the Allegheny River,
Joining It az Olean To prove that the Ale
ghany was navigable for steamboats,. a stern
wheeler. about one hundred feet long and capa-
bic of carrying sixty tons. was forced up the
stream 20 Olean. In the pilot house was the
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Continued On second page.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09
OLEAN, THE HOME TOWN OF FRANK ". HIGGINS.
IT CELEBRATES THE CENTENNIAL OF IT'S SETTLE
MENT-OIL WAS FOUND THERE BY THE INDIANS

Olean. n. Y, the home OF Lieutenant Governor
Higgins. the Republican candidate for Governor
and city many people once thought and conf
IDENTIFY expected would become the q Eat inland
metropolis Of the North American Continent
last week celebrated the centennial Of its settle
Fnent and at the same fiTne the centennial of the
first permanent settlement of Cattaraugus
County and the seTni-centennial of the incor-
poration Of Olean as a village. The celebration
followed close upon the heels of the formal mott
hcation of Lieutenant Governor Higgins of his
nomination, last Tuesday. The celebration began
on Thursday and ended on Friday. It Of a
character 10 satisfy every taste. There was a
historical and industrial parade. which was
chiefly industrial The historical was confined 10
q hand of merry. mischievous lads disguised as
Indians in the fun panoply OF war paint and
feathers. and two caricatures OF rural outfits
visiting the metropolis of olean for the first
time in order 10 take in the sights There were
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

judge Of the court The State was prevailed
upon TO authorize the construction of the pro-
posed canal. and twenty years later it was com
pleted after expenditure Of several millions
Of dollars. 1t was more than one hundred miles
long, and was opened in 1856 with great en-
thusiasm. Cannon fired and speeches
made when the first beat came into sight trav-
cling at a speed which, calmly viewed, could
hardly be expected TO inspire the cheers which
greeted It. In the mean time the United states
government was interested in the scheme and
engineers We're sent TO report on its feasibility.
The report was favorable 10 the contention that
the Allegheny River could easily be made navi-
gable for steamboats,, and referred 10 the ease
WITH which steamboat had been taken up TO
OIean Some one evidently pulled the wool over
his eyes 50 far as the ease of taking the steam
boat up the river was concerned. The naviga-
ton Of the steamboat that point is interest
ing to-day. because il is asserted that no steam
er has ever ascended a stream from a tdewater
level to such altitude as did this vessel
Lao feet. The canal was abandoned twenty
years after it was opened Olean has found an
other source of wealth than that Of a dstribu-
ting centre for the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
OIL was one of these new sources Olean lies
at the northern end Of the celebrated Bradford
oil field There are several hundred oil wells
within few miles of the city and at least two
thousand barrels are pumped from them every
day. Once the production was twenty thou
sand barrels a day. Oean is a distributing
point FOR several pipe lines. there being more
than two hundred storage tanks of an average
capacity OF thirtyfve thousand barrels each
there Fully forty thousand barrels of oil can be
handled every twenty-four hours by the trunk
pipe lines which pass through il. connecting the
Western oil fields with the refneries on the At
lantic Coast. The name Oleau was derived from
the Latin word oleum. which means olive oil II
was bestowed first upon all the land comprising
Cattaraugus County but was afterward re-
stricted 10 the town and city Of Olean. While
OIL was not taken from its territory until the
70s. oil had been discovered in a spring few
miles away early in the eighteenth century.
The Seneca Indians knew Of this oil 1t coated
the spring. and they would lay blanket on the
surface and. after soaking It up in this way
would wiring It out into some vessel This they
used on their bodies and for medicinal purposes.
Later they sold II to the whites for the latter
purpose. II became known as Seneca oil. This
IS said be the first discovery Of the oil in the
Bradford field. which has made the fortunes of
so many men.
About six miles south OF Olean is Rock City
It is not city at ALL but labyrinth of curious
eroded conglomerats. It is thought by some
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and why he now has given directions that his
three younger sons should be initiated into the
mysteries Of trade. finance and industry. OF his
trained to the duties of rulership; the second
and third with a view to becoming great mill
tary and naval commanders. respectively. while
Of his three younger sons the Kaiser hopes to
make royal captains Of industry and princes Of
finance.
II is true that there are several monarchs. and
also some less exalted scions Of the sovereign
houses OF Europe. who have augmented their
personal fortunes and at the same time con-
tributed to the prosperity Of their fellow eOun-
trymen. by means Of industrial enterprises and
commercial undertakings. But in every instance
they have in consequence of their lack Of busi
cost the experience 70 which they have owed
their ultimate success. whereas Emperor Will
iam's three younger sons thanks 20 his adj
vanced ideas on the subject Of their education.
will on attaining manhood be in a position to
approach the problems of finance Of industry
and of trade without being handicapped by any
such initial disadvantages.
Conspicuous among these rulers is King Leo
pold of Belgium. the successes Of whose various
caused his people to close their eyes to his other
shortcomings Indeed, his subjects owe him
deep debt of gratitude. For while building up
for himself a colossal private fortune by bold,
clever and far sighted investments. he has at
the same time developed the economic irnpor-
tance Of his country TO such an extent that 1t
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

welcoming exercises IN which J. II. warfng. the
Mayor, welcoming the visitors. and c. P. Vedder
made an address on Cattaraugus County.
On Friday morning there was q military ana
civic parade with its spectacular features 20 stir
the blood OF the youngsters. Then followed the
unveilng Of a bowlder OF the olean conglom-
crate IN the city park IN memory OF Major Adam
Hoops, the founder OF Olean and the Revolu-
1ionary soldiers who are buried IN Cattaraugus
County. This part OF the celebration was con-
Quoted by Olean Chapter. Daughters OF the
American Revolution. which presented the
bowlder and bronze tablet let into its side the
city The presentation was made by Mrs G. H
Strong, the regent OF the chapter and Miss
Maud D. Brooks. q descendant OF Cornelius
Brooks. one OF the pioneer settlers Of Olean un-
TeIled the tablet Mayor Waring accepted II IN
the name OF the city and later patriotic exer-
eises were held IN the armory, where It was
warmer than out under the denuded trees in the
park
IN the afternoon there were additional exer-
nlses IN the armory. at which addresses on the
county history OF a number OF professions were
made by Colonel z. A Nash. representing the
military; James G. Johnson. the press; Dr.. ]. f.
x Norris. the physicians; the Rev. DR.. J. W.
Ashton, rector OF ST. Stephens Church, OF which
Eeutenant Governor Higgins Is a vestrynan.
the clergy and c. S. Cary. Solicitor OF the Treas
nry IN President Clevelands first administration.
The bar There were band concerts for the
nuscelly inclined. Baseball games, athletic
sports ana creased pole and pie eating contests
were provided for those inclined toward acquir-
ing fame Tor physical prowess. The whole was
closed with an address on Friday evening by
Dennis Hayes. vice-president Of the American
Federation OF Labor. on the history OF organized
tabor IN Cattaraugus County. Lieutenant Gov
eruor Higgins prevented from being master
ot ceremonies by his absence IN New-York IN
connection with his political campaign.
parsonage OF brilliant imagination and
unique mathematical qualities once went 70
olean ana prepared q glowing account OF the
place In this account ne cOnclusively proved
fhaf olean was the centre OF the population OF
the globe. As an evidence OF the faith OF its
Citizens IN fits future as a great metropolis. and
us ability 70 accommodate in a proper style any
visitors. he gravely announced that thousand
structures IN the city could be transformed into
ureproof hotels. Analysis Of this startling state
ment showed that he referred 70 the OIL storage
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

tanks OF the Standard Oil Company at Olean.
The present inhabitants of Olean make no such
claims for their city. notwithstanding the am
bitions Of its founders and early citizens
There was some ground for their hope that
II would become great commercial centre
when the town was first settled. because it was
the upper end of navigation of the Allegheny
River. and consequently the entrance to navi-
gable waters extending 10000 miles in the az
gregate and touching upon territory which ulti-
mately became thirteen States. The Erie
Canal and the railroads. however. changed the
course of migration. and in the light of later
history that expectation and the numerous ef-
forts put forth 10 bring it to pass become ludi-
crous.
The history Of Olean for the first half cen
tury is the history of attempt 20 steer the
course OF great migration Of humanity. Major
Adam Hoops an aid on General SulIivan's staT
in the Revolutionary War and a surveyor. first
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

that II is a portion Of the original crust of the
earth which has been forged up through the
more recent deposits The city" is reached by
a trolley line which winds UP the side of pre-
cipitous hin. The top Of the rock is fiat II is
intersected by assures. some of which are score
Of feet deep and wide that small bridges are
necessary 10 pass from one part Of the rocks
top 70 another The edges Of the rock and the
cuts show the action Of the wind some other
agent. They are eroded into queer shapes One
wonders at the force Of the currents that must
have been sucked through the labyrinth OF
passages to accomplish this work Over the
edge OF the rock one sees the tops Of chestnut
trees waving in the breeze. the nuts temptingly
near. BY descending wooden steps one may
wander at will through passage after passage.
between great blocks OF stone curiously carved
by the wind. On settees here and there one
comes upon couples reading or talking, or prac-
tising the art that is as old the human race.
Photographers encountered at every turn.
ready TO take ones picture in any accessible
part OF the rock. There are hundreds Of names
carved upon the rock. and one or two advertise
ments in black paint desecrate its surface.
The view from the top is beautiful. One can
look down a long valley. Rounded hills Shout
der into 1t. but do not cross It. Many miles in
the smoky distance range Of hills crosses the
line Of vision Just now il is covered with the
myriad tints Of autumn.
There may have been hardship attached TO life
IN a frontier town like Olean but It had It's HUI
NOR as well. The humor of a robust sort.
which ftted the times. story Is told in olean
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

door he climbed IN the rear window OF one Of
the doctors Offices and. securing pair. quickly
returned. Taking a position in front Of his vic
tim. he deftly wound handkerchief around the
stem Of the instrument. as II 10 prevent II from
hurting his patients mouth Having made a roll
sufficiently large to fill Osborns mouth he care
fully took hold Of the offending member and
twisted sufficiently 10 break the connection with
the jawbone, but not enough 20 extract the
tooth. Osborn was IN agony. but could say
nothing, as the handkerchief filled his mouth.
You cut hair. don't you?" sarcastically re-
marked Bryan. How long did you cut hair be-
fore you came here? You're dashed good hand
at cutting hair. aren't you? You cut it all of
on one side don't you?" Thinking that he had
punished Osborn sufficiently. he gave the tooth
another twist and brought il out. Osborn skunk
away without saying a word.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09
HHIGCINSASEITERl

Whatever is needed in China or Glass
can be elected here from the largest as
sortment OF china and glass in the world.
and at prices averaging at least
New-York tribune., 1904-10-09

Of how two practical jokers who were always
playing tricks on each other wiped of old scores.
They were Henry Bryan, one of the early law
yers Of the place. and H. Z. Osborn the pioneer
merchant tailor. On a certain occasion Bryan
wanted to have his hair cut. BARRIERS were not
numerous in the community. He inquired at
the village store if there was one among the mea
discussing the country's welfare about & cracker
barrel VINO could cut his hair for him. Osborn
saw his opportunity
I'm cut your hair" he SAID, IF you'll go over
to my shcr" Seeing a look of incredulty on
Bryan's face, he added u used to cut hair a
good deal before came here. and don't think
l have entirely forgotten how yet"
All right Bryan replied. and they went
across the street to Osborn's shop. Osborn, as
surning the attitude Of a barber. seated Bryan
in a chair. snugly tucked a towel that was not
over clean over Bryans shirt collar and deftly
cor}bed his hair down over his eyes Lifting a
pair Of big tailor's shears from a abIe he be-
gan Clipping away at one side of Bryan's head.
At the same time he began 10 talk et d rate
that proved him more voluble than the FIoren-
tine barber in "Rornola." He cut continuously
on one side until Bryan. who had been so well
entertained by the stream of talk" that he had
paid no attention to the progress Of the hair cut
ting, remarked that he thought that enough
had been taken from one side. Then it sud
denly occurred 10 him that Osborn had been
playing a joke upon him Clapping his hand to
the side OF his head ne found that tha hair had
been cropped close 10 the scalp. Leapng from
the chair without waiting for an explanation.
he seized Osborn by the throat. Osborn fell to
the floor and the irate lawyer upon him. Os-
born was laughing so uproarousIy at the comicaI
appearance OF hts client that he hardly felt the
blows which Bryan generously bestowed upon
him until the latter became exhausted.
Bryan did not forget. More than a year later
he observed Osborn coming out Of the tavern
with mis- hand clapped upon his jaw. He was
groaning as If in great pain. With a feeling of
honest solicitude. Bryan asked the cause OF this
apparent pain
"Toothache." groaned Osborn. Kept me
awake all night
Why don't you have it out?' inquired Bryan.
Cant" replied Osborn; both doctors out Of
town"
Bryan recognized his opportunity to get even.
Come over TO my Office" he innocently sug-
gested. i've got pair OF turkeys and will jerk
it out for you IN moment. used to pull teeth
a good deal before came here"
Osborn bit" figuratively. and followed Bryan
TO his Office Getting Osborn into a chair. Bryan
pretended to rummage around in a rear room
for a pair Of turnkeys. Slipping out of back