Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 22, 1902, Page 4

4 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY CURRENT NEWS OF IOWA COUNCIL BLUFFS. CREDITORS SEE DIVIDEND Bettloment of Officer Estate Oontroversy Makes Funds Available. MAY POSSIBLY REACH TWENTY PER CENT General Feeling Among the Creditors that the Bank's Affairs Should Be Wound Up as Soon as Possible. Now that Attorney J. J. Stewart has been appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Officer, in place of Charles T. Offi- cer, the many creditors ot the defunct Off- cer & Pusey bank are likely to be pald a third dividend within & short time. The hearing on the final report of Charles Officer as administrator is et for Wednes- day before Judge Wheeler, in the district court. According to this report Officer has in his hands $14,749.84 to turn over to Ad- ministrator Stewart as soon as his report is approved. Negotlations for the sale of another valuable farm, forming part of the assets of the Thomas Officer estate, are nearly completed and those moneys and the amount at present in the hands of Recelvers Beresheim and Murphy will be sufficient 1t 18 expected, to declare another dividend of 15 or possibly 20 per tent. The first dividend declared was 25 per cent and the second was 20 per cent, mak- ing & total of 45 per cent that the creditors have received so far. Should the mining interests owned by Thomas Officer in Colo- rado pan out, it is possible that his estate may npearly prove sufficient to pay the bank's deficlency. As it looks now, the creditors of the bank will probably realize 5 and possibly 70 per cent of their clalms. There is & fecling generally among the creditors that the affairs of the bank should be wound up as speedily as possible and the recelvers discharged now that Mr. Stewart, who represents claims aggregating $300,000, has been appointed administrator of the Thomas Officer estal Plumbing and heating. Bixby & Son. Law Settles Controveray. Now that the state legislature has enacted & new Board of Health law it is expected that there will be no further controversy between the city Board of Health and the county Board of Supervisors over the bills incurred in caring for smallpox patients. Heretofore all bills incurred in this re- spect by the city, have had to be recom- mended to the county for payment by it. This has led to more or less dispute over the bills and In several instances the board bas flatly refused to pay them. Under the new law, while the bills will in the first place still have to be paid by the county, the supervisors will levy a tax upon the city, town or township incurring these ex- penses, equivalent to one-third of the amount pald by the county. The entire amount, however, of the expense of quaran- tine proper, bullding or providing a peet- house, detention hospital, or other hospital for quarantined persons shall be collecte back from the city, town or township, in ‘which It is incurred. As in the case of other expenses they shall be paid first by the county. Gravel roofing, A. H. Read. 541 Broadway. First y Excarsf The Wabash brought in its first Sunday excursion to Council Blufts yesterday morn- ing and between 400 and 500 persons living slong the line between this city and Stan- berry took advantage of the low rates and made the trip. The train reached the trans- for depot at 9:30 o'clock, where the motor company had several large motors in wait- ing to traneport the crowd to Omaha. Many of the visitors, however, stopped over in the Blufts and visited Fairmount park and other points of interest. The return trip was made at 7 p. m. It is expected that ‘when Lake Manawa is opened these excur- slons of the Wabash will be followed by the other rallroads entering Council Bluffs. Davis sells paint, Officer on Guard Night A speclal officer is being maintained day and night to watch the residence of Rollo Ernst at 202 South Twenty-first street to prevent any attempt at kidnapping his 3- year-old son. The officer is beilng main- tained at Erni request and the expense s belng borne by him. The arrival of Mre. Ernet's father in the city has aroused suspicions that there is a plot brew- ing to take his son away. Despite his sus- plelons, Ernst accompanied his wife to church last evening, leaving the child at hful eye of the off patrolling the sidewalk in front of the homs MINOR MENTION, Davis sells drugs. Btockert sells carpets and rugs. Wollman, sclentific opticlan, 409 B'way. Pasturage, Judson, 929 6th ave. Tel. M8 3. C. and W. Woodward, architects, room & Everett block, Council Bluffs, I Take homs a brick of M eream. Vanila, 2%c; Neopolitan, 8c. igerators and ice chests. Prices ri '&Bnuard H:rfl re Con 41 B. Main & aw §opde and outfts for pyrographio work af Alexander's Are Store, 13 B way. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hamllton of Chicago are glul. of Mrs. Laura Clawson of Ave- nue B. Mrs. Allce Stork Is home from Lafayette, Ind.. where she was called by the death of a relative, The Ideal club will meet Tu-ull{ after- n et the residence of Mrs. Metcalf on luff street. The Oakland Avenue Reading club will “m afternoon at the home nf Mrs. The New Century club will meet Wedne: y afternoon with Mi F. C. Ensign at home on Tenth avenus t_the regular mesting of Fidelity ceun- .?QI reanum, this evening, the repre. SN o2 Woniertion of the grand covaell Des Molnes will make their re- & full attendance accordingly is nace and tin work. See us for prices. Cole- Brelsford Hardware Co., 41 8. Main street. Mayor and Mrs. Mahion Head of Jeffer- son, la., are guests of Mrs. Head's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5. C. Bonham of North Secon street. The Insuragce gasoline stoves ars abso- lutely saf o dirt, no smoke. Get our rices. Cole-Brelsford Hardware Co, 4l . Main street. Tramps and hoboes have begun thelr spring moving and the raliroad yards are overrun with them. Most of them seem to be emigrating we: and Tribune bicycles are hest grade. We handle t line of cheap wheels. See Cole-Brelsford Hardware Co., 41 Main st The Athenian club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Reyn- olds, “France After the Becond IRestora- will be the subject for general dis- cussion. The current events department of the Counctl Bluffts Woman's club will meet Thursday afterngon at the home of the premident, Mrs. Walter 1. Smith, ~Some iving Writers” will be the subject for discussion A general meeting of the fnembers of the Council Bluffs Woman's club will be heid this afternoon at the home of the vice president, Mrs. F. W. Miller, on Oakland avenue. 'The meeting has been called to take action on an important question. For Sale—Excellent bullding lot in Cen- tral sub., size #4x120. This is a bargain for someone, for cash sale or will sell on pay- ment plan. Lot {s located on Avenue B within several blocks of good school. Call or address E. F. Watts, Bee office. Coun- cll_Bluffs. The household economic department of the Council Biufts Woman's club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of the president of the club, under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Towslee. In addition @ the regular program, Dr. Houghton will make a short talk to the member As the Portiand Gold Mining company of Colorado has declined to flie any statement for assessment with Assessor Everest, he has assessed it at the full market value of its capital stock, 39,00,00. The company will, it is said, contest'the legality of the asséssment of its stock in Council Bluffs. A reception will be tendered the new gnllnr, ev. Jamcs Thomson, and family the women of the First Congregational church this evening, from § to 10 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. O. P. McKesson on Oakland avenue. An invitation has been extended to all the ministers of the city and their wiv to be present, as well a8 all members of the church and congrega- tioa. The Christlan Sclentists of this city have completed arrangements for a free public lecture at the Dohany opera house Tuet evening, April 29, by Edward A. Kimball, C, 8. D., ot Chi Mr. Kimbail is one of the leading advocates of the Christian Sclence doctrine and is a_member of the board of lecturers of the First Church of Christ of Boston, the mother church of the Christian Scientfsta. Samuel DeForest, aged 2% years, dled Sat- urday at midnight at his home in Keg Creek township from tuberculosis, after ap fiilness of two years. He is survived by his wife. Deceased was a member of the 0dd Fellows at Manning, Ia., and of the Woodmen of the World of this city. Serv- ices will be held at the residence this after- noon at 2:30 and the remains will be taken to Dunlap, Ia., for burial Tuesday morning. Manager McGuckin has reorganized the Union Pacific base ball team and has these players on the list: Harry Sage, catcher and captain: H. Saftelder, pitcher; A I, Knodell, first base; Ciff second base; Fred Nesttlebush, third base: Charles Robinson, shortstop; Thomas Barry, left ; Jack Dlamond, center field; “James Devine, substitute frounds at Twenty- first street and th avenue have been fixed and the team ie ready to play ball. Davis sells glass. SAINTS ORDINATION SERVICE Among Those Comsecrated Were the Two Counelllors to the President, LAMONI, Ia., April 21. the Latter Day Saints’ conference today was the afternoon ordination and prayer service. The following officers were or- dained: D. M. Smith, first counselor, and R. C. Evans, second counselor, to President Joseph M. Smith; A. P. Smith, F. M. Sheehy, U. W. Green and John R. Rushton Ashy, a apostles of the quorum of twelve; J. H. Lake, E. C. Briggs, and J. R. Lambert, as evangelical ministers, Those officiating in the ordinations were Joseph Smith, W. J. ‘The feature of N. White, and F. G. Pitt. The prayer serv- ice which followed the ordinations was most impressive, and attended by the gifts of tongues and prophets in a most remarkable manner. Methodists Dedicate a WEST UNION, Ia., April 21.—(Spe The new church of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, erected at a cost $12,000, was dedicated Sunday with appropriate exer- cises. The dedicatory sermon was dellv- ered by Bishop John W. Hamilton, D, D. of San Francisco. In the afternoon Presi- dent Guy P. Benton of Upper Iowa univer- sity delivered a sermon and Rev. T. M. Fleming, D. D., occupled the pulpit in the evening. Services will be held in the new church each evening during the week. Pas- tors from Independence, Fayette, Decorab and Charles City will Eleva at Murray. OTTUMWA, I April 21.—A propitious change in the wind saved the town of Mur- ray from possible destruction by fire last night. A graln elevator and extensive corn cribs of O. F. Hulbut & Co. caught fire and were destroyed, together with several freight cars. A high wind ewept the flames toward the business part of the town, but after destroying a portion of the stock yards the wind shifted and the fire was soon under control. The loss s estimated at nearly $40,000. Arrested for Pi & Bad Money. OTTUMWA, Ia., April 21.—(Speclal )—The large amount of counterfeit money in eir- culation in this city, complaint of which has caused the presence of government se- cret service men in Wapello and adjoining counties, led to the arrest of John Cooper and George Gilbert, farmers who reside a few miles south of hel and may lead to unearthing & plant, the presence of which has been strongly suspected for months. Quit “Truek” Store Business. OTTUMWA, la., April 21.—(8peclal.)—The Western Supply company, famed during the palmy days of the coal business in this section of the state as surveyors and mfn- ers, decided today to go out of busines and turp the stocks of merchandise over Go to Morgan & Kiein for upholstering. DE & and feather removatin uth Main street. ‘Phone S45. We make & specialty of all kinds of fur- USE_ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE, 5 powawr o be shakes into the shoes. Your v‘uqmm @ hot, and get tired sasll you -Base. It cools (! E woilen, aboes, try Allen's feot, and makes walking easy sweating feet, ingrowing nails. bila- callous spots Relleves corns aid bunions of and gives rest and comfort. Try el and shoe stores for - Trial package FRI dress, Le Roy, N.Y. to the coal companles. The Western Supply company begas business in lowa in 1875, and ever since has operated & chaln of stores throughouy Iows and Illizols. Switchman Orushed to Death. FORT DODGE, Ia, April 31.—(Special Telegram,)—~Edward Edwards, a switchman on the Illinols Central, was crushed to death .2 the yards this morning. He started to step on the, fdotboard of the tender and slipped and under the wheels. Death was Instantaneous. He has a wife and child at Fargo, N, D., and a mother at Melville, in the same state. 2 SUITS CLEANED-— and pressed. lal attenti Efl‘:‘.' Pr-fl Also nhnllln. neatly cleaned. dyed and ‘Phone A-62l lowa I{‘. Dye ‘orks, 34 Broadway. LEWIS CUTLER —F, D to W, C. Estep) 88 PEARL STREET. 'Fhone 97. ey Packers to Can Tomat OTTUMWA, Ia., Aprfl 31.~(Special.)—The firm of John Morrell & Co., which operates & large packing bhouse here, makes the announcement that it s Justalling machin- ery to can tomiatoés on & large sc This is belleved to be the only concern in the country, which will operate & vegetable canning plant in conjunction with the pack- ing business. Wright, G. T. Grifiths, Peter Anderson, L. | SEND THE OLD DELEGATION ndioations that All the Present Oongress- men from Iowa Will Be Renominated. STATE CANDIDATES ARE SPRINGING UP First of the Estherville Whitecappers te Be Tried is Found Guilty of Burglary—Des Moines Man s Sent to Omaha. (From a Btaft Correspondent.) DES MOINES, April 21.—(Speclal.)—Indl- cations are that every member of the pres- ent Iowa delegation In congress will be re- nominated and in nearly every instance unanimously. The latest effort in this, the Seventh, district to beat Captain Hull came in a movement to induce Senator Crossley of Madison county to come out as a candl- a in his county to get that delegation away from Hull. If this was done Judge Prouty might have some chance of winning out In the district convention not yet called, but otherwise Captain Hull will be easily nominated. -Bremer county, in the Third district, held a convention yeeterday and instructed for Colonel Henderson and all opposition to Henderson has now disap- peared. In the Fourth district the opposi- tion to Haugen is badly divided. In no other dietricts have there been any serious consideration of any movement to nominate others than the present congressmen. The democrats are beginning to look around for candidates. In the Sixth district J. P. Reese, head of the Mine Workers union in Iowa is sald to be a candidate for the democratic nomination in the hope that by securing the solld miner vote he could beat Major Lacey. Ex-Governor Bofes may be pitted against Colonel Hen- derson in the Third district. The contest for nomination for state offices has begun. Treasurer Gilberteon and Secretary Martin will be renominated by acclamation. Chlief Justice Ladd may also be renominated the same way. For clerk of the Supreme court there are several candl- dates, C. T. Jones of Washington, the pres- ent incumbent; John S. Crockett of Hardin, lately assietant clerk of the house; J. E. Whelan of Montgomery, state bank exam- iner, and P. H. Bosquet of Marion. For re. porter of the supreme court, W. W. Corn- wall of Clay and Ben 1. Salinger of Carroll will be opponents. For state auditor, B. F. Carroll of Davis, J. P. Wall of Ringgola and Amos Brandt of Polk are avowed can- didates. The date and place of convention are yet to be fixed. Will Oppose Fishway. The legislature just closed provided by law for the construction of a fishway over the dam at the Des Moines river at Bona- parte so that fish from the lower river might come over the dam and thus to a large measure make restocking of the Des Moines river unnecessary. It was provided that condemnation proceedings might be had so that the fishway might be under full control of the state. The owners of the dam now declare that they will oppose the buliding of the fishway and demand what would virtually be pay for the en- tire dam and more if the state is to have any rights there. They place the estimate at $26,000. In former years they have tried to sell the dam to the state, but have failed and the effort of the state to con- demn the entire dam resulted only in law- suits. Annual Guard Contest. The annual shoot of the Towa National Guard will begin May 26 on the range near Cedar Rapids. It will be under direction of Colonel Monse, inspector of small arms practice, who succeeded Colomel Cooke. There will be a detall of four men from | each company in the state. Adjutant Gen- | eral Byers visited the state rifie range last | week and found that some repairs will | be necessary before the annual shoot takes | place. Will Go to Omaha. L. A. Manlove, assistant city agent for | the United States Express company in Des Moines, will go to Omaha the first of next month to take charge of the express office | there as manager. Mr. Manlove formerly resided in Omaha. He has been connected with the United States Express company for twenty-four years. In the past year, when he has been virtually in charge of all business in Des Moines, the company re- ceipts have greatly.increased here. He will be succeeded In Des Moines by W. G. Burn. side of the Winterset run. Convicted of Burglary. Charles Peterson, the first of five white- cappers, tried on the charge of burglary st Estherville, was found guilty. This is the case where Detective Downey of the Anti- Saloon league was taken from his room in December, whipped and ordered to leave town. Downey was taken from his room and after being marched to the fair grounds near Estherville was given a beating. He ‘was then ordered to move on and not stop until he had crossed the state line. Ths ‘Vhlluclpp!rl followed him for a consider- |able distance and shot at him with revol- vers. Downey was thinly clad and the night being cold he whe badly frozen when he took refuge in the house of a farmer. It is be- lNeved the other parties will be convicted and all will be given stiff sentences. Downey was a detective working In the interests of the Anti-Saloon league and had aroused the enmity of the saloon interests. Parole an Embezsler. Governor Cummins has i{ssued an order for the parole of W. O. Hedrick, a Marshall county prisoner who is serving a three years' sentence in Fort Madison. Hedrick was convicted of forgery and embezzlement over a year ago, and has now served about one-half of his sentence. some surprise in Marshalltown, where he gatned little sympathy. Hedrick deserted bis invalid wife after forging her name and the name of her sister to drafts, secur- ing the money and going to Tllinols, where he was arrested. Friends at Boone, where Hedrick formerly resided, were instru- mental In securing his release He bore a good reputation while there, it is claimed, and his aged mother enlisted the sympathy of many during his trial. Hedrick's father, who was formerly a member of the Soldiers’ Home, is now ident of lado, where an- other son resides, and one of the conditions lof the parole is that Hedrick shall go to i that state and be cared for by his relatives. MORGAN GOES TO CONTINENT Congratulates Himself Upon Get Away Without Bel Obaserve (Copyright, 192, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 21.—(New York Wor'd Cablegram—8pecial Telegram.)—J. Plerpcnt Morgan, who was reported to have left London yesterday for Paris, deferred his departure until this morning, when he left on the 11 o'clock train from the Victoria station. He was ‘sccompanied by ome of his daughters and fobody was at the sta- tion to see him off. He looked to be in his usual bealth and was rejolcing becaus be thought he was not recognized striding up and down the platform, smoking a big clgar and carrying a heavy silver-toppe Malaccs cane under his arm, while walting for the traln to leave. His parole created | MUST WALK OR STAY AT HOME San Francisco Street Rallway Strike Made Effective by the Employes, SAN FRANCISCO, April 21.—San Fran- clscoans were without the usual facilities of rapid transit today, and many walked The street rallway strike has become ef- tective, Only three lines were in operation, California, Hyde and Union streets. Busi- ness on every line of the United Rallroad of Baltimore syndicate, which lately took over the Market street system, was sus pended. The cables were running, bus they drew no cars. During the day a few cars under police supervision were run over the different lines of the system to comply with the franchise requirements, but no attempt was made to carry passengers. The only facll- ity for traveling over the affected district was furnished by automoblles and carry- alls. The day passed very quietly. There were no disturbances around the various car barns. Both sides to the contro- versy held separate conferences during the day, the results of which have not yet been made public. The striking employes were busy enrolling recruits and perfect- ing organization. They were very confident that they had the strike won and stated that it would be impossible for the com- pany to secure enough new men to carry on busines During the day there were various rumors that the officials of the system were will- 10g to settle on the basis of a ten-hour day and 24 cents an hour, but held out on the question of unionigm, The rumors were de- nied as fast as they were circulated. It was evident, however, that the rallway officers were surprised at the strength de- veloped by the strikers who claim to have about 3,000 men enrolled. The company has not yet announced its plan for breaking the strike, but it is gen- erally anticipated that they will make an attempt tomorrow to run with the mail cars as bumpers. The strike leaders assert that there will be no attempt to interferé with the mail car Mayor Schmidtz who was at Sacramento when the strike was called reached home today and at once entered into negotlations with the opposing sides for the purpose of bringing about an adjustment, Chlef of Police Whitman held a long con- ference with the mayor during which the attitude of he police in the controversy was dfScussed. Whitman reported that President Holland of the Unlon Rallway company had requested him to place four policemen in each car sent out by the com- pany with nonunlon crews. Wittman de- clined to entertain the proposition until after he had consulted with the mayor. The mayor endorsed the action of Witt- man and informed him that the railroad comany could not count upon the ald of the police' at a time when there was no necessity for such intervention. He did not believe the police would be needed in any event, as all reports made to him during the day were to the effect that the strike was being conducted in a most orderly manner and without any show of violence on the part of the strikers. If the com- pany could find men to take out the cars they would not be interfered with enroute. VETERANS SWAMP RAILROADS Crowd Attending Confederate Reunion Compel Abandonment of Freight Traffic. DALLAS, Tex., April 21.—The advance guard of the United Confederate Veterans reached Dallas at 2 o'clock last night and since that hour train after tralfi carrying old soldiers, their relatives, friends and sightseers has been rolling into the city to attend the annual reunion, beginning Tues day. Estimates made by railroad men are that at least 150,000 people will attend. On several roads freight trafic will be entirely or partially suspended during the four days of the reunion, as there will be little room for anything but the passenger equipment. General Gordon, Major General Wheeler and General Fitzhugh Lee will be in at- tendance. The main body of the veterans will be quartered in tents at the fair grounds, where the reunion exercises will be held. The principle speeches will be made on the first day, Tuesday, April 22, and Private John Allen will be orator of the daz In the afternoon the Kaliphs parade will be the feature and the evening will be de- voted to receptions and a grand ball by the United Sons of Confederated Veterans. The second day will be devoted to a business session. The evening will be given over to receptions and the opera. On the third day the feature will be the veterans' parade and the “Grand Kaliph's” ball at the Audi- torfum. Five buffaloes have been secured and will be served to the veterans in the form of a grand barbecue on the closing day. FATAL FALL FROM TRESTLE Ralling Gives Way and Precipitates Two Men to the Ground, Fifty Feet Below. LEAD, 8. D, April 21.—(Special ‘Tele- gram.)—0. F. Kobler was killed and R. G. Hensley serfously injured by an accident in the yards of the Black Hills & Fort Plerre railroad the morning. A freight train was backing across the Morning Glory trestle, when a flat car became deralled on the highest span of the trestle. Engi- neer Kohler and Yardmaster Hensley, who was on the traln, went back to assist in getting the car on the rails and, in order to allow a couple of the train crew to p them leaned heavily against a railing which ran on the outside of the trestle. The rail- ing broke and both men were precipitated to the ground, a distance of fifty feet. Koh- ler struck on his head and received injurie trom which he died an hour later. Hensley suffered a broken arm and Internal injuries. FATHER KELLY AT MONTROSE Priest Who Was Subject to So Much Talk Holds First Service in New Appointment. SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 21.—(Special Telegram.)—It was learned here this even- ing that Father Kelly, the priest whose name was connected with that of an Elk Polnt young woman in a recent alleged scandal and concerning whose future thare has been considerable speculation, espe clally in Catholic circles throughout the state, because of the refusal of Elk Polnt Catholics to permit him to return to that city, bas arrived at Montrose, a little town on the Omaha raflroad, about twenty-five miles northwest of Sioux Falls, where he bas been assigned to the rectorship of the local Catholic church. He conducted serv- ices for the first time at that place today. HAS . RELATIVES IN OMAHA Veteran at Leavenworth Sof Home Killed by Missourt Pacific Tr LEAVENWORTH, Kan., April 21.—Perry C. Knight, an lomate of the Soldiers’ home, & veteran of the Eighteenth Indlana in- fantry, and who has near relatives in Omaha, was killed by a Missourl Pacifie passenger train tomight. APRIL 22, SPECULATION ON INCREASE| 1902 | Prospective Improvement in Monetary Oon- i ditions One of Oauses, REPEAL OF THE WARTAX ALSO HELPS OUT i Developments Show that Mo n i in | Complete Control of the Louis- & Nashv Situation, ville le NEW YORK, April 21.—(Special.)—Henry Clews, head of the banking house of Henry Clews & Co., In his weekiy review of the conditions in'Wall street, says: There has been a decided increase in speculative activity during the last two weeks. This could not be entirely attributed to the Loulsville & Nashville incident, though that may have been a stimulating factor. The principal cause has been the prospective Improvement in monetary con- ditlons. _Local bank reserves may be low Just now, but the turning point has been reached; currency will koon return from the Interfor ‘with Increasing freedom, relievin the loan situation from fear of naturs stringency for several months to come Very llkely the money market will now work along fairly comfortably until the €rop movement begins; assuming of course that no serfously unfoward events occur during the next three months. The effect of the recent Russian and British loans upon the international financial markets can be fairly measured. The former s not a factor of importance; the latter will be issued so gradually as not to produce any material disturbance. Possibly at a later date we may export fair amounts of gold to Europe on account of American invest- ments in consols, but in view of our large #upply of gold and the increasing produc- tion of the same, thig need cause no un- easiness. The approach of peace, moreover, in South Africa wlll stimulate the produc: tion of gold in that quarter, and so tend divert demand from this section; the ® money markets thus being in an easier condition than for some time past War Tax Repeal Helps. A very important event from the Ameri- can point of view was the repeal of the war tax bill imposed at the outbreak of the war with Spain. The repeal of superfluous taxes will of course check the congestion of funds in the treasury, which had been a serlous financlal menace ever since the war closed. The only effectual means hitherto of releasing funds withdrawn un- necessarily by taxation was by the pur. chase of bonds; a most _objectionable method, because it constantly diininished the basis of national bank circulation, and 80 forced a further ultimate contraction of the currency, to say nothing of the folly of the government paying unnec sarily high prices for its own bonds. The repeal of the war taxes, therefore, removes a serious element of disturbance, which had it been allowed to continue would sooner or later have involyed the country in fresh financlal spasms. The avoldance of such a contingency is a distinct ald to confidence. Morgan in Complete Control. The Loulsville & Nashville episode has developed another very important fact; viz, that Mr. Morgan is in complete con: trol of that system. With masterful sa- gacity he has evidently measured the possi- ilitles of further contests for control in the spread of the concentration movement, and with admirable tact has accomplished his purpose without dangerous friction. After the experiences a year ago attending the struggle for controi of Northern Pa- cific there was naturally very serious ap- prehensions of trouble by those who best understood the consequences of such con- tests and the possibilities of thelr_repeti- tion. The removal of this danger im- measurably strengthened the financial situa- tion and Invited renewed activity. These two_factors then—the Improved monetary condition and the passing of Loulsville Nashville under Morgan control—seem to have been the signals for a revival of speculative activity, which promises to con- tinue for some time to come. Many of the big leaders have returned from their south- ern trips; the large holders are known to be favoring an upward movement; there is an excellent demand for desirable in- vestments, which are scarce and firmly held; trade conditions are good; railroad prosperity appears unchecked, and so far crop conditions are satisfactory. When the Boer war {8 over and the waste of about 200000000 yearly stopped, this country will be the betier off; 80 will the army of about 160,000 men, a large portion of whom will be’ released_for productive employment, possibly in South Africa. Under such con- ditions it is not surprising that some of the restless spirits who have acquired large wealth may wish to distinguish themselves in the stock market. Consemitive oper- ators may not approve of all their actions, but they are not lkely to do otherwt: than 1\1 letly encourage an upward move- ment in the market in spite of the high level of prices. Anticipate Active Market. For such reasons T anticipate a much more active market. Sharp irregularities are likely to occur because the situation is not ag satisfactory as a year ago and real- izations must follow; yet there are present all the elements necessary to active specu- tation, in which the rallroads are entitled to a decided preference. The industrials should be left severely alone. A keen out- look must be kept upon the crop situation. A good harvest would insure another vear of “general prosperity. A partial failure would produce unwelcome results. BUYING NORTHERN PACIFIC elling of Germans Readily Absorbed and Induces Rise of Elght Points. BERLIN, April 21.—The most active se- curity on the bourse during the past week was Canadian Pacific, which developed an extraordinary movement and was bought heavily on London and New York account The Frankfurter Zeltung says there has been much short selling of Canadian Pa- cific stock here. This stock secured a rise of elght points durin the week, other- wise the bourse was quite lifeless and there were few transactions. The undertone was rather firn, however, and this im- | proved somewhai toward the end of the week, under the Influence of the British loan ‘and the securing of the control of Loulsville & Nashville by J. P. Morgan, which the Vossische Zeltung regards as of eminent significance for the American in- ternational situation, since It shows anew how Americans are buying back forelgn holdings in American raflways. “Far more significant, however,” continues the Vos- sische Zeitung, “Is the fact that the lead- ing capitalists’ are not frightened by the action of the Fu\'ernmflnl against the Northern Securities company.” The protraction of the peace negotiations in Bouth Africa has disappointed the bourse and is causing reserve in speculation | Domestic loans were weaker, but re- covered thelr lost ground yesterday. Irons | had & mixed tendenicy and this market wis | confused by confiicting reports of the in- dustry., Coal shares galned several points during the week as a result of the situs- tion [n Belglum. " French speculators are investing money In German coal shares in anticipation of a spread of the strike In Belglum. Machinery shares were mostly lower, as were electric securities. Textlles were higher. with considerable advances in some Instances. Cements were partly lower upon bad annual reports. Ocean steamship shares were slightly higher dnl’")fi the week. Herr Plath, presi dent of the North German Lioyd line, sa at the annual meeting of the held yesterday, that the acquired In conjunction with Herr Krupp, an extensive coal field, which it wouid soon begin to open up. Herr Plath also sald that the present business year of the North German Lloyd line promised to give normal results. The Cologne Gazette, discussing the latest | not_much trading, however, How Truly the Great Fame of Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Com- pound Justifies Her Orig- inal Signature. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetabhle Compound. It will entirely cure the worst forms of Female Complaints, rian_troubles, Inflammation and Ulceration, Falling an all Ova. Dhy‘mmcnt of the Womb, and consequent Spinal \\’eakneus, and is peculiarly adapted to the Change of Life. 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Plerpont Morgan has acquired control of nearly all the British lines of steamers reaching America and | that the organization of a great shipping | combine, in the style of the United States Steel cofporation, appears to be imminent The branches of this combine, continues the paper, will retain their nominal Inde- | pendence, but will be directed from the | central office. The Cologne Gazette argued | that the Hamburg-Amerlcan Steam Packet company and the North German Lloyd line of steamers have formed a syndicate which has made a long term agreement with Mr. Morgan’s combination on the basis of com: munity of interests. LITTLE BUSINESS IN STOCKS Speculators Are Timorous Situation in South Africa. Over the LONDON, April 21.—The barometer of the Stock exchange fluctuated throughout the last week in response to every fresh rumor of peace negotigations, but actual business was comparatively limited, the interest in the new loan overshadowing all other deal- ings. The immense oversubscription to the new lssue of consols fairly indicates the strong convictlon among the public of the actual proximity of peace, but the situation is too complicated to encourage extensive speculation. The most optimistic of the operators during the first part of the week l\rn\'ed to be most timorous. The whole ist fell perceptibly upon Mr. Baifour's an- nouncement that a_definite settiement in Bouth Africa had bheen deferred in order to allow the Boer delegates time to inter- view the commandoes. Rands also weak- ened at the end of the week without any assignable cause and the whole mining situation closed weaker. Home ralls profited more than any other stock during the week and there was a general rise in quotations and advances were well maintained. The outlook for English rallways is today de- cidedly more cheerful than It has been for six months past American securitles attracted consider- able attention during the week. There was and this was to the fear of a corner in Louisville & Nashville. The announcement of Mr. Mo an's particlpation in this deal removed some of the apprehensions of the arbitrage houses. There Is a hetter outlook for American business next week The money market expects an easler time | for the next two months. There will cer- | tainly not be any great lockup of treasury funds for that period. The rates of ex change on New York, Paris and Berlin all point to gold shipments to London, rather than the reverse partly owln Get ST. JOSEPH, April 21.—Shortage of funds is responsible for an order to curtafl the number of school months from nine to six. Citizens, dissatisfied with the prospect, a responsible for an increase In the ass ments of real estate and personal property by considerably over §2.0%.000. 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