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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
NO FLEET FOR PACIFIC
ENGLAND DENIES REPORT THAT 1T
WOULD ESTABLISH A NORTH
AMERICAN SQUADRON.
CALLED VERIEST BUNCOMBE.
Admiral Bob Evans in a Typical Reply
Regarding Rumored Suez
Speech.
ASK THE WHITE HOUSE, HE SAYS.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-The Associated
Press is in position to state on the
authority of the British admiralty that
there is no truth in the assertion, pub
lished in The Standard today, that the
admiralty has decided to establish next
May a Pacific North American squad
ron, the base of which probably will be
at Esquimault.
No Foundation for Report.
'There Is no shadow of foundation for
this story; it is the very veriest bun
combe. 1t must be obvious to anyone
who gives the subject moments
thought that such move would be the
last thing we would think of at the pres
ent moment" was the statement made by
one of the highest officials of the add
miralty.
The emphasis of this denial indicated
that the admiralty was anxious that the
report should be promptly put ut rest
with the view of allayng any suspicion
that might be aroused in America con-
meeting the alleged formation of a Brit
ish Pacific fleet with the sailing of the
American battleship fleet.
Bob Evans Reply.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The Herald
publishes the following wireless message
from Rear Admiral Evans. received in
reply to a question regarding the rumor
that at dinner in the wardroom of the
Connecticut Monday night he stated that
the Atlantic fleet would return from the
Pacific by way Of Suez:
IL have not dned in the ward-room
recently. For rest of story inquire at
white house"
Reach Virgin Passage tonight.
ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP CON
NECTICUT. Dec. 21.-Q 20 a. m. by
wireless telegraphy to New York)-Thc
fleet has run into the trade winds and
the sea is now choppy. We expect to
reach the Virgin Passage tonight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
BIGGEST OIL PLANT
STANDARD OIL COMPANY PLAN AN
OTHER BIG PLANT ON
STATEN ISLAND.
TO MEET EUROPEAN TRADE.
Concentration of Refining Business in
New Jersey-WorldW Distri-
button of Oil and Products.
BUILDINGS ARE NOW GOING UP.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Having cut
into the oil trade of Europe, getting the
greater part of it away from the old
companies which had for years controlled
the output abroad, the Standard Oil com
pany has begun the erection of n mon
ster refinery in New Jersey. The new
plant will be the largest III the word,
one section of it covering almost a thou
sand acres 1t will turn out more oil
products than any of the sixty plants
now owned or controlled by Iue COM
pany.
The big refinery will be built in sec
tons. The first, which wall contain stilS
for turning out 10000 barrels OF reiiAcd
ell daily, will be completed before JuIy
next.
Near Staten Island Sound.
Ground for the erection of the first
section of the plant was broken Il teW
days ago, and within few weeks 300
laborers, bricklayers and iron wcrhers
will be employed. The new plant VIII
be erected between Elizabeth and the
shore of the Staten Island sound. III
time the plant will extend from Eliza
BETH y. j., to Railway. 1t Will be tne
company's main plant, and Its products
will be shipped directly from the Jersey
oo"st W every part VI Tue "olIu Nhtlc
oil is used.
Although the Standard Oil company
now has in operation more than 1000,
miles of pipe lines, il will be necesSar!
to construct many thousands OF miles
more to bring the Grade oil to the new
plant from the fields of the west and
south, reaching as far as Indian tern.
tory.
Build 100 Tank Boats.
In addition to the pipe lines, the plant
will be fed by two railroads. The re.
fined oil, paraiine. gasoline, and other
products turned out there will natural!
add to the shipping problem. The STAND
ard Oil company at present charters
hundreds of vessels for carrying freight
abroad, although the company itself OWNS
seventy-two monster oil tank steamships
and twenty-five cargo steamships. y
hundred or more new tank steamships
will be added to the oil fleet. as the cost
of shipping oil by tank is less than one
half the cost Of shipping by barrel
Company Employs 1900 Men.
The company now employs 1000
men. but will be compelled to engage
200 more to work in the first section of
the new plant as soon as this is COM
plctcd. For the first section contracts
have been awarded for supplying 10
900 tons If iron platcwork, 10000 tons
of sand. 1900 to IS of broken stone,
and SOOO,OOO brick.
The company also intends to install
new trunk pipe lines, so that branch re-
fineries in every part of the United
States may be supplied directly with
crude oil.
Other plans are under way. il i said,
which in time may result in bringing the
center of the oil industry of the world
10 New Jersey, where the Standard Oil
company is Incorporated. As Il result
Of these plans many of the subsidiary
oil corporations controlled by the stan
dard may be dissolved.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
TRAIN GIRLS TO BE WIVES.
London Educational Committee to Try
Interesting Experiment.

LONDON. Dec. 2l.-The London Edu-
catonal committee is about to undertake
n most interesting domestic experiment.
IT will furnish a house in one of the
poorer districts OF London whre girls
viii undergo six weeks training with a
teacher. The pupils will tako their
meals and sleep in the house forming
family OF seven for whom each one will
act as housckecpcr and cook. During the
first two weeks the household wiIl he
conducted as though it had TO 1--we on 4
wage Of SIS week. During the next
two weeks a wage of SO will be as
sumcd and in the third period tie family
viii descend To- the relative p9nury of
so week. The experiment will be
only a beginning. and it - brlicred that
when the system is in full working order
it will impart invaluable training, and
make the girls of the people into excel
lent housewives The experiment is
promising, aud its results viii bc
watched with interest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
VIENNA IN CHEERS
FOR OLD EMPEROR
PUBLIC DELIGHTED WHEN FRANCIS
JOSEPH RIDES THROUGH
STREETS OF CITY.
APPEARS IN GOOD HEALTH
Ruler Steps Briskly from His Carriage
and Shows No Trace of Re-
cent Illness.
READS HIS SPEECH FROM THRONE.

VIENNA. Dec. 21.-Emperor Francis
Joseph, whose life two months ago was
despaired of, drove from the castle at
Schoenbrunn to the Hofburg in Vienna
this morning, and in the throne room Of
the Hofburg received the members of
the Hungarian and Austrian delegations
and read to them the speech from the
throne.
Given Remarkable Ovation.
This is the first time since his serious
illness that the Emperor has left Schoen-
brunn, and the public seized the oppor-
tunty to show its delight at the recov-
cry of the monarch. The entire route
between the two palaces was decorated
lavishly. The houses along the way
We're decked with flags and flowers, and
dense masses of people thronged the
streets. The windows were crowded
with ladies who waved their handker-
chiefs as the sovereign drove by, ana
throughout the half hours drive the En-
peror was the recipient of a remarkable
ovation.
Shows No Trace of Illness.
He was in an open carriage, and he
showed practically no trace OF his recent
serious illness.
At the Hofburg the Emperor alighted
briskly from his carriage. Burgonaster
Lueger and the members of the privy
council awaited the Emperor AT the en-
trance of the Hofburg. Herr 1.ueger
welcomed him and congratulated him
upon his recovery on behalf OF the city
of Vienna.
1t had been intended to have the En-
peror's route from Schoenbrunn lined
with school children, but at the last mo
ment the Emperor prohibited this on
account of wintry weather.
The Emperor read the speech from the
throne in voice firm and clear. His
first words referred to the peaceful de-
velopment of international relations.
Wants Universe! Peace.
"The smoothing down Of certain points
of difference in the international situa-
ton continues 10 progress i'll gratifying
manner" he said. The efforts of all
powers are being directed to further gp-
peasement and consolidation for the
general peace by the fostering in every
way possible OF mutual confidence; they
are adhering to the tried foundations of
our policy. Our relations with all the
powers are very friendly, and we VIII
continue vigorously to direct our efforts
towards the maintenance Of the present
peaceful conditions
The remainder of the speech was de-
voted to internal affairs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
SANTA CAUSES BIG BLAZE.
Two Probably Burned to Death in Fire
in Springfield, III.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 21.--A fire
which originated in the department store
of the Johnston, Hatcher company to-
day destroyed the four-story building oc-
cupied by Johnston, Hatcher company
and the four-story building owned by
Mrs. James Z. Jones adjoining and oc-
cupied by j. l.. Jones furniture store
and the three-story brick buildings to the
west of these owned by NJ. j. Bartel and
John Bressmer. The loss is 100000
The fire originated with dummy Santa
Claus in the show window of the Johns
ton, Hatcher Company's store. 1t is
thought one or two persons may have
been burned to death in the Johnston
Hatcher company's store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
GOING ON THE STAGE.
Mrs. Molineux Scott Plans a Tour in
West and South.

SIOUX FALLS. $. d., Dec 20
Mrs. Roland Il. Molineux-Scott, former
Is of New York city, who with her hus.
baud and son has been in Sioux Falls
for two months. will make her first pub.
lie appearance in the west next week at
the Majestic Family theater in this city
In a song recital preliminary 20 making
a northwestern and southern tour She
will be supported by Walter Howe
Jones, local pianist, and company.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
SHOOTS BROKER
AND KILLS SELF
CA. GEIGER BADLY WOUNDS PROM
INENT NEW YORK FINAN-
CIAL MAN
TRAGEDY IN WALL STREET.
Customer of Broker Plugs J. H. Olyphant
Full of Lead and Commits
Suicide.
FATAL ENDING OF STOCK DEAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-J. II. Oil
plant, prominent broker, was shot
three times by c. A. Geiger, customer
of the firm. in an office at 70 Broad
street. He is in a serious condition.
Geiger committed suicide after shoot
ing Mr.. Oliphant
Stranger Makes Demands.
The shooting occurred in the Offices OF
the firm of James II. Ohphant N co.
Geiger called at the office this afternoon
and had n dispute with Mr.. Oliphant,
supposedly over some business matters.
He appeared to be making some de-
mands which were refused. lie drew a
revolver and fred three shots at Mr.
Oliphant, then turned the weapon on
himself and committed suicide. MI
.)liphant was taken to n hospital.
Wall Street Excited.
The offices of the firm are next door
TO the stock exchange and in the same
building are some of the largest broker
age houses in the city. The shooting
created intense excitement and the Offices
of the firm and the street outside were
soon crowded The Curb brokers are
located in the street way, just in front
of the building and the excitement and
gathering of the unusual crowd inter
rupted the curb's trading for time.
Couldn't Keep UP Margins.
An unvcrifed report is that Geiger had
lost heavily in the stock market and
that the stocks the firm had been carry
ing for him were closed out because OF
exhausted margins
Mr.. Ophant is the head of the firm
of James H. Oliphant & CO., and was a
well known figure in financial circles
His firm did large business on the
stock exchange. Mr. Oliphant also is
director Of the Lafayette Fire Insurance
company, the St. Lawrence River Real
Estate association and the Title Guar
antee and Trust company.
At the hospital 20 which he was taken
It was said that Mr.. Oliphants condition
Is extremely critical.
Believe Geiger Insane.
Geigcr was formerly surgeon in the
English army. He had recently re
turned to New York after a long stay
mt Hot Springs. Ark II is believed he
became temporarily insane just before
the shooting today. The Ohphant hrn
had been carrying Gcgcr along for
nome time. and he was in debt 10 them
FOR margins. \ few days ago he had
been called upon to make good this in
debtcdness and today he went to the Of
flee by appointments
Find Both on Floor
Mr.. Oliphant was not present and he
was asked to return at = o'clock THE
afternoon. When he returned nt that
time he was shown 10 Mr.. Oliphauts pr.
waite Office and tn" two men had long
conference The first known of the trou.
bic was when the clerks in the outer of.
fee heard tie sound Of shots Rushing
into the room they found both mon lying
nm tho Hoor bliuLaut with bullet wound
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
RULER GIVES PERMIT FOR DUEL.
Preliminaries Arranged Between Hunga.
rian Premier and Ex Minister.

BUDAPEST, Dee. 21.-As Il result of
an allegation of political dishonesty made
against him during the sitting of Par
Lament the Hungarian premier, DR..
Wekerle, has challenged ex-Minister of
Justice Poonyi to fight duel with pis-
tolls. Seconds have been appointed and
the meeting will take place shortly. As
he is the premier Of country the laws
of which prohibit dueling, DR.. Wekerle
requested Emperor Francis Joseph to
grant him dispensation to fight, as his
majesty always does to his ministers
or other high officials. The Emperor
granted the request.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
DAUGHTER MAY MANI BRYAN.
Women of Colorado Begin Campaign to
Elect Her Delegate.

DENVER. Colo, Dee. 2l-At the
coming Democratic national convention.
if the women of Colorado have their
way. Ruth Bryan Icavitt will place in
nomination for the presidency of the
United States the name of her father,
William Jennings Bryan.
They are determined to have her
elected as one Of the Colorado delegates
to the convention, SO she may be OH
cialy recognized on the floor Of the hall
Colorado, being II woman sutfragist
state. will send one and possibly two
women to the convention.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
MAY TIE UP QUAKER CAR LINE.
Philadelphia Traction Employees Dissatis-
fed and May Strike.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. PA
meeting of the local union of the Anal
gamated Association of Street and Elec-
tric Railway Employees will be held to-
night at which it is expected the question
of ordering Il strike on the lines OF the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit company viii
be discussed. The demands include high
er wages and Il REIMBURSEMENT of hours.
The company has prepared to replace the
men if they decide to strike.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
SARDOU SUES JOURNAL.
Dramatist Wants Big Damages from Pa
per for Advance Criticism on
One of His Plays.

PARIS. Dec. 2l.-Nictorien SardOu.
the dramatist, ana the manager of one
Of the theaters of this city. have brought
suit for $4,000 and 5000 respectively
against the Mntin Tor publishing Il criti-
cism of play before its first produc
ton. Following the traditional practice
in Paris. IL dress rehearsal for critics,
journalists, dramatic critics, etc. was
given the night before the first produc-
ton. but with the understanding that
no criticism of the peace should be pub
lished until after the first night. 1t was
this understanding that the Matin vio-
lated.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
WANT PAPER RATE CUT DOWN.
Traffic Charge from Wisconsin Points
Too High, Say Shippers.

WASIIlNGToN, II. &. Dee. 2t.-A
complaint involving more than rduarj
interest was filed with the interstate
commerce commission today by tie For
est City freight bureau of Cleveland. q.
against the Ann Arbor Railway company
and iifty-niuc other railways and steam
ship companies. The complainant. which
is an association of shippers asks the
commission to readiuSt the rates on pa
per between the points named aud de
mands rcparation for shipments made
under the present rates.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
PREPARE FOR WAR, SAYS IRELAND.
Archbishop Declares That Strong Front
Will Keep Trouble AWAY

bishop Ireland. in an address before
Acker Post, G.. A. r.. last night said
that the surest way for America to pre-
vent war is to show to the world that
this country is prepared for war.
I'VE need to cultivate in this country,
he continued. "a deeper spirit of pa
triotism. We cannot have too many
schools Of patriotism and | know of no
better school than the Grand Army Of
the Republic"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
COAL PRICES JUMP.
German Trust Announces Stiff Advance
in the Face of the Agitation
Against It.

BERLIN, Dec. 21.-Just at the mo-
ment that the agitation against the high
price of coal is extending, the coal syn
dictate, with headquarters ut Dusseldorf,
publishes its price schedule for twelve
months beginning April 1. BY this the
price of nearly every quality of coal will
he increased 10 to II cents ton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
EXTORTION IS CHARGED.
Man Who Caused Raymond Hitchcock S
Arrest Is Indicted by New York
Grand Jury.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-ihc grand
jury has returned an indictment against
Herman Noccks, charging him with eX-
tortion. He is charged with having eX-
torted three diamonds valued at $500 and
with having demanded $500 from Ray
mond Hitchcock. the actor.
Noccks is Il brother of Elsie Noecks,
who was one of the complanants against
Hitchcock. when the actor was held on
n serious charge The Hitchcock arrest
followed his complaint ag inst Noecks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
ACTOR is SENT TO PRISON.
George Seldom Best Is Found Guilty Of
Bigamy.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Dec. 20
George seldom Best well known IN Min
ueauolis from his connection with vari-
Gus theatrical enterprises, has been com
mitted to the San Quentin prison in Cali
foruin to serve Il sentence of ten years
for bigamy. The youue actors impris-
onment Il due primarily to the stimulus
given to the prosecution by 6. w. Elem
Ing Of Los Angeles. father of Miss Ce-
ellie Fleming. a handsome young woman
with whom Best elUped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
STAYS WITH WRENCH.
Kansas Cowboy Murders Kenosha Man
on Ranch-Refuses to Tell
About Crime.

SALINA, Kan. Dec 20 Magms
Christensen Of Kenosha, Wis, was
killed by Archie Wayne, Is years of
age, Of Kansas City. at the NJ. NJ Shcr-
man ranch in Ellsworth county near
here yesterday. The murder was com
mtted with heavy monkey wrench. As
there were no eycwitnesscs and MS
Wayne refuses 70 talk, nothing Is known
as 10 what led 10 the crime Wayne is
under arrest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
CANNOT HELP CHICAGO PRINTERS
Arbitration Committee of Typographical
Union Let's Old Scale Stand

INDIANApOLIS. Ind, Dee. 21.-
The national board of arbitration which
has been IN session in indianapolis sew
eral days considering appeals from the
cities where typographical unions have
been unable To agree on the question Of
new wage scales with the publishers of
newspapers. adjourned last night with
out being able TO adjust the appeal that
came from Chicago. In its report the
board says that pending n future de-
termination Of the present issue, the ex-
isting scale shall be observed"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
"oUEER" TREASURY NOTE FOUND.
Department Announces Appearance of
Count erfcit in New York

ASHIN(sTON. ID. c.. Dee. 21.-
The treasury department has announced
the appearance of a counterfeit $40
buffalo United States note, detected
at the National Park bank in New York
city. While the general appearance of
the note is deceptive. the lathe work and
ruling are crude and broken The note
bears the serial number 4,GTS.111.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
Three Women in Fatal Accident.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Dec. 21.-One
woman killed. one fatally and a third
seriously injured is the result Of Great
Western train backing into buggy. in
which the women We're seated today.
Mrs. James Scofield was killed outright
and Miss Louisa French will die. Miss
Walters will probably recover. The
women were attempting to cross the
track when the engine backed down upon
them
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
NO MASS ENDOW M ENTS.
France Will Annul All Bequests Which
Provide for the Saying Of
Masses.

PARIS, Dec. 2O.-The Chamber of
Deputies by a vote of 1873 to $50 ap-
proved last night that section of NJ.
Brands bill regulating the disposition of
church property which annuds cndow-
ments for the saying of masses, The
reason given for the annulment is that
the state departments aud communes nrc
unable to fulfil the conditions attached
to such endowments.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
DYNAMITE OUTRAGE,
New York Tenement House Is Shaken
by Force Of Explosion but No
One Is Injured.

NEW YORK. Dee. 21.-A tve-story
tenement house on First avenue WAS
shaken from basement to roof early to-
day by the explosion of a dynamite
bomb, meant, the police believe, for An
gclo Traticauti. barber, who lives with
his wife and four children on the first
floor No one was hurt The authori-
ties think the explosion the work of the
Black Hand, but Tratcanti. who is Il
Sicilian, says he has received no warn
ings and does not believe he has in
Cured the cnmity of any organization.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
A SAD CHRISTMAS FOR HIM.
Convicted Murderer Rails at His Fate
in Court

DIES MONIES. Ia, Dee. 2O.-"Snch
a Christmas sentenced 10 a lifetime of
toll and misery behind the fJur walls
Of a prison. away from home. away
from children, shut out from everybody"
j. T.. Cain, convicted Of the murder Of
&. II. Morris. a wealthy mine owner.
and sentenced to life Imprisonment,
rallied at his fate in the conyicts cage
at the county jail today. lie will be
formally sentenced Christmas eve I'M
Jess the court grants motion for new
trial which will be filed and argued at
ahat time. Cain slew Morris because
the latter sought 10 prevent him from il
legally trafiickiug in liquor at the com
pany's mines.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
LAND GRABBER" FOUND GUILTY.
Oklahoma Man Had Used Old Soldiers
to Secure HomesteadS.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Dee. ELL.
Clay Watt Of Lawton, Ok. was found
guilty OF conspiracy to defraud the gov.
eminent of land in the Rosebud reserve
ton IN South Dakota by jury in the
federal court. The extreme penalty is
two years in prison or Il fine of $1,000
or both. Sentence was deferred
Wyatt was charged with inducing Oh
soldiers 10 enter homestcads on tA,,
reservation land. then sell ra'iaauish.
mcnts. Wyatt and his cor federates then
sold the ACCOMPLISHMENTS at profit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-12-26
MARK TWAIN OUT $32,5o0
Humorist Was Acting President of Con-
Germ That Went Bankrupt.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Mark Twain (Sam.
uel l.. Cemensl Is a sufferer TO the extent
Of $3.50 by the involuntary bankruptcy
which was thrust upon the Plasmon com
pany OF America in the United States court
Twain was acting president and vice presi-
dent of the concern II manufactures milk
products. and until msmanagement forced
il to the wall the American concern wax
doing n rushing business. Twain thought
I W IS good thing anyhow, and put S32
500 Into ii.