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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
4 VOYAGE IN 4 COFFIN.
Extraordinary Adventures at Sea
Of a French Penal Convict.
ESCAPED FROM THE He RoYALE.

AhoSc Sentufo OF . Lilo xtn0o0efs
Escorted by Sharks - He Padded His
sePulchral Canoe - Picked Up ~ .
Preach Schooner.
Some curious details of tho life Of the
French convicts at Cayenne, Guyaue, and
the Safety islands are given by n. Paul
Minande in volume which he has just
published In Paris, entitled "Forcats ct
Proscrits.' -a
The islands are three in number and are
called respectively the lie Royale, the lie
st. Joseph and the lie du Diable.
On the lie Royale are kept the worst
criminals Of France, those who barely
escape the guillotine. On the lie du Diable
is Captain Dreyfus. whs betrayed secret
1iapS OF the French army to Germany.
whether the captain or the ordinary con-
victs are the more miserable is q nice
question.
After describing all the most famous
criminals at present in the penal colonies
the author deals with marvellous escapes
and attempts 30 escape
Perhaps the most remarkable Of them
all is that of the assassin Lupi, who went
to sea in a coffin.
He managed to get some nails, tar and
cotton, and one dark night he got into the
coffin shed. He selected a fine, stanch and
seaworthy coffin, fastened the lid, in order
to turn 1t into deck, leaving q cockpit
sufficient to enable him to crawl in. He
calked all the joints as well as he could,
and when this work was finished he made
pair of paddles out of two planks.
Then he brought out his craft with
great presaution. Without much difficulty
he reached the waters edge. There he
launched his bark and crawled on board.
Assisted by the tide, he padded his sepul-
chral craft. Silently and slowly he pro-
ceeded, in the hope of reaching either Ven
ezuala or British Guiana.
Now, $50 nautical miles in a coffin did
not constitute very tempting enterprise,
but Lupi was full of confidence. He had
neted that a strong ocean current ran
westward along the shore of French Gut
ana. This would carry any seaworthy
craft to Dutch Guiana, British Guiana, or
possibly to Venezuela. For tho convict g
purpose the last was best of all, for the
people of that country are inclined to look
with pity on the victims of European
penal system.
But the distance to Venezuela is 375
miles. To make that in an open collin on
the sea is q feat beyond any which the
| most daring navigators have attempted
At the penitentiary it was soon discov-
| cred that he was missing. No boat had
been taken away. The beats are always
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

days Inter DIR. winslow left his bride and
went 10 Kansas City with Mrs. Marder Of
Chicago. few days ago Irs. wibslo~
secured a divorce from him in the same
court where her first divorce had Teen
granted only n short time before.
In the meantime Spencer had abandoned
his drinking habits The couple became
reeonciled and were remarked And DIR
winsiow made the story complete ny mar.
rying Mrs. Marder. who had Just been di.
vorced from Walter 1arder. the Chica 70
type founder.
IL Is 20 5e hoped tina: oil parties are sat.
isfied now.
IL Mrs. Spencer affected bypbens she
might sign her name Gussie Campbell
spencer wiDsiow- Spencer Campbeil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
Minister. Practice, Chri..i.nity.

There Is q certain minister in Kansas
who has an eye to the physical as well as
the spiritual welfare Of his congregation.
He brought one Of his recent Sunday SER
mons to a sudden close with the following
words: Brethren, l will now close, for
see that We are going to have a thunder
storm. The congregation win please fol-
low me TO Brother So-and-so's field and
help him stack his WHIT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
ChieaSo,s Polite Policemen.

Benjamin H. Reed, Chicago police
man, enjoys the reputation of being the
politest man on the force. 1t is said that
ne disperses gang Of corner loafers by
saying in the most courteous manner.
Gentlsmen, will you do me the favor of
moving on." The surprise incident to
such form OF address never fails to put
the Chicago tough to fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
a saver.

First Lady-There goes young Ma
Pedigree. suppose she bores people 10
death telling the bright things her lit
tie boy says.
Second Lady-oh, mo. Fortunately bo
says such dreadful things they can't re-
peat them. Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

The best Saive In the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. s.lt
Kheum, Fever S,res, letter. Chsppod
bands. Ch'lblains. Corns, and all
ska Eroptions. ard positively cures
r'ies. OF no pay required. Il IL guar
sntesd TO give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For snle by Hsrtz q Uilemeycr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
big LIZ" is BOSS.
Her NeighbOrs Have q Wholesome Re-
spect For This Kentucky Colored Lady.

Her Neighbors Have q Wholesome Re-
spect For This Kentucky Colored Lady.
Down in the eastern part of Kentucky
folks tremble when they speak about Big
Liz" Vaughn. Peace officers and town
authorities steer clear Of her, and. she sort
OF runs things in Laurel county, where she
lives on farm. Liz is triGe over feet
in height and weighs 225 pounds, which
Is pretty fair for a woman. She has large
family, some of her children being mar
ried. She rules not only the entire crowd,
but also the neighbors and all the sur
rounding territory pretty much as she
pleases.
One thing which helps to make people q
bit shy about crossing Mrs. Vaughn's path
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
TWO DIvoRcEsIN ONE TERM.
A Sc. Louis Woman's Lightning Divorce
and Marriage Record.

Chicago must give up 10 St. Louis the
palm for lightning divorces and double
quick marriages. Mrs Gussic Campbeil
Spencer of the latter city has recently dis
ting uished herself and incidentally hum
bied Chicago by getting two divorces dur
ing one term Of the st. Louis county
court. Two days after her second divorce
she was again married to her first hus-
band, William Spencer. while the divorce,
Dr. Henry r. Winslow, consoled himself
by taking wife ut Kansas City
Last juno Mas. Spencer was divorced
from her husband. willia,n Spencer, ON
the grounds Of drunkenness ind abuse
She resumed her maiden mime of Camp
bell. and n fortnight later WINS married in
Chicago to DIR. Henry J. winslow. Six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
A Smart Minister.

"Yardsley donated caster worth 81
cents &c the minister and put a tag On
1t marked $16."
"Yes:'
We'll, the parson took the article to
Yardsley's store yesterday and traded it
for dry goods. Yardsley's smile won't
be able to be ont again for six weeks.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

Brahms was hearty eater and par
ticularly fond Of Italian cookery. One
day he and Dr.. Billroth, the eminent
Austrian surgeon. visited Herr wich-
mann in Rome and were invited 10 a
breakfast ALA romano. The hosts cook.
Mora. did her prettiest, and the wine
supplemented her efforta "Tbut's the
wine that Horace drank, Z" said Dr.. Bill
roth enthusiastically. Brahms tboughts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

oothin morn q jug Nv blockade whisky,
an accumulate their boss flesh that away
sort Nv distill it, as it was. 1t amt
right to rule them people out"
"There amt any body rulin 'em out, {"
returned Colonel Seth, somewhat harshly,
ian We don't want tn biznoss NV this
committee interrupted by people who amt
got sonse enough to know that blockade
whisky is included an accounted fer in tn
pertainments NV all boss swaps
IAN, moreover continued Colonel
Seth, 1--WE pcrpose to hev this body dooly
an properly incorporated, an IL yo' had sense
enough TO know sorrel mule from a
Texas pony yo'd understand that eh' Law
don't take no count NV blockade whisky"
The Offending member apoloeixed freely
for having attracted attention 70 his OWE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
UNDER A CURSE,
Theresa Cooke Believed to BE Posseased
of a Devil.

The case of Theresa Cooke baf1les the
medical profession of St. Louis She lies
at the City hospital and has all tie symp-
toms OF being possessed of devil, or evil
spirit, Us it was known in the time of
Christ and his disciples
Is it obsession, mental alteration, hys-
terra grandeur. insanity or an ailment 70.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

Florida can claim a distinct advance in
civiiization, since an Apalachicoia mob
iynched prisoner By drowning instead Of
~ burning at the stake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28

just try 10 cen; DO, of Csscsrets.
the finest liver and bowel regulator
erer made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-28
THE HORSE SWAPPERS.
North Georgia Citizens Form a
Permanent Organization.
THEIR CONVENTION At w1sDER.
Colonel Seth Adams Draws Up . Consti.
tuition That Il Unique and distressing.
A Veteran snapper Tells Why Every
body Wants to Swap Horses.

Nothing Is dearer to the heart Of the av-
erage Georgian than horse trade. There
ioro when the local papers not long ago
invited every man having a horse to swap
% repair to tho town Of winder with
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
Legislative Bill Finished Except
Civil Service Paragraph.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE House to-day
completed the consideration of the legis-
lative, executive and judicial bill excepting
the paragraph relating 10 the civil service
By agreement the debate on This latter
paragraph will go over until after the hol-
days The bill as reported abolishes the
assay Office now at New Orleans.
The House to-day refused to accept the
Senate amendment to the bill for the relief
of the miners in the Upper Yukon, and it
was sent to conference.
Mr. Brownlee, rep, of Tennessee, asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
of a resolution reciting the fact that the
report of the Secretary of the Navy on
location of the armor plate factory made
no mention of the boards visit to the
south, and calling upon him to cause the
data procured by the board as to the ad-
vantages of the south to be prepared and
forwarded to the House.
Mr. Dingley, rep, of Maine, objected
and the resolution was referred under the
rules,
The House then went into committee
of the whole and resumed the considera-
ton of the legislative, executive and jul
dicial bill
On Mr. Cannon's motion the Senate
amendment to the bill for the relief of
the miners on the Upper Yukon was dis
agreed to and its committee agreed to a
conference. Messrs. Cannon of Illinois,
Northway of Ohio, and Sayers of Texas
were appointed conferees.
The debate then drifted into financial
discussion. Mr.. Cox dem, of Tennessee,
spoke Of Secretary Cages testimony be-
fore the banking and currency committee
as a frank statement of the position of the
administrat ton. He had avowed his adhe-
renee to the gold standard as against
bimetalism, and his whole bill was design
ed to uphold and perpetuate that stan
dard.
The House then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
ALCOHOL IN THE ARTS.
senate Debates Proposition to Re
duce the Tax.

Washington, Dec. ia spirited debate
was precipitated in the Senate to-day by
the submission by Mr.. Plat of Connect
cut of the report of the special joint COM
mittee of the House and Senate appointed
to investigate the use of alcohol in the
arts. 1t developed that a wide divergence
of opinion exists among senators as to the
practicabilty from the point of view of
government revenue of reducing the pres
ent tax upon alcohol used in the arts.
Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts, who favors
such reduction, expressed the opinion
that if congress would set aside political
considerations and deal with the liquor
question courageously and honestly by
the imposition of an additional tax of a
dollar a barrel on beer the question of the
governments revenue would take care of
itself.
Mr.. Vest of Missouri strenuously OPP
posed any additional tax on beer.
Under a special order 1888 private PEN
sion bills were passed.
At the suggestion Of MIR Hawley. chair
man of the military affairs committee, the
bill passed by the House for the relief OF
the miners in the Klondike was taken up.
The Senate bill was substituted for that
of the House and a conference was or
dered, with Senators Hawley and Cockrell
as conferees.
After the debate on the alcohol used
in the arts had run some time, Mr.. Ali
son deprecated the attempt TO raise the
quest ION a present. He sad it was not
pertinent and that it had not been made
clear that alcohol used in the arts could
be exempted from taxation without i'm
painting the revenues beyond what they
could stand. He added that the interests
of American manufacturers using alcohol
had been carefully guarded otherwise in
the new tariff law. He thought also that
recent events had gone to show that the
$1.10 tax on alcohol could be collected and
expressed the hope that an earnest effort
in that direction would be made
At AS O'Clock the Senate adjourned I'M
iii tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
SLAUGHTER OF THE SEALS.
LAURIER-FOsTER CORRESPOND
ENCE MADE PUBLIC.

The Canadian Premier willing to
Enter AT Once Upon Review or
the whole Seal Question Provided
the Questions of Immigration, Re-
ciprOcity and Fish Protection Be
Considered Mt the SaTae Time.
President Mckinley Declines to
Reverse His Position.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE correspond
ence which has passed between Sir Will
fred Laurler, the Canadian premier, and
Gen. Foster, the American negotiator,
touching the seal negotiations since the
Washington conference last month, has
been made public. 1t consists of two let
tiers.
In the first, dated Ottawa, Nov. "a, Sir
Wilfred passes upon the proposition from
our government which was taken back to
Canada by him at the conclusion of the
conference. He says he is willing to en-
ter at once upon a review OF the whole
seal question, though the Paris award was
made revisabie only at the end of five
years, provided the other questions Of inn
portance TO the two countries
--immigration reciprocity, fish pro-
lection, etc, be considered at the
same time. He declines, however, 10 fsus-
pend sealing meantime on the ground that
the fleet would be disslpated entirely; that
the owners of vessels would be entitled TO
compensation beyond the disposition of
parliament TO vote, and finally that as
shown by the experts report, there Is now
a tendency to equilibrium in the mainten-
ance of the seal herd. He suggests that
If a Joint commission to consider all ques-
lions at issue including this,
be at once appointed, 1t would
be possible to secure the necessary
legislation from parliament at the Febru-
airy session and from congress during the
present session to insure the execution OF
any recommendation with regard to Ber-
ing sea next season.
The second letter is from Gen. Foster to
sir Wilfred, dated Washington, Dec. 2.
Gen. Foster says that Sir Wilfreds an
swer is a declnaton of his proposition
and a renewal of the Canadian PROPOSE
ton made at the conference, and the Pres
ident declines TO reverse his position on
that point Should the herd reach the
equilibrium pointed out by Sir Wilfred IL
will have passed the period when nego-
uations viii be of any avail, BESIDES as
the United States VIII be put to the ex-
| pense Of $4,000 to maintain the patrol
next year, pelagic sealing ought to be VOL
unfairly given up, because 1t is unneigh-
| borly and inhumane.
Gen. Foster expresses regret that Sir
| Wilfreds visit to Washington gives so lit
| tie promise Of satisfactory results, but en-
/ tertalns the hope that 1t may yet bear
/ good fruits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Report of Special Committee on Com
Wet Labor Adopted.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. H.-When the
American Federation of Labor met to-day,
the report of the special committee on
convict labor, which was presented yes
terday, was brought up and the recon-
mendatons of the committee were read.
The report was adopted, after some discus
sion.
Several spirited speeches followed the
resolution relating to the situation in Gu
ba The resolution declares THAT it is
the sense of the committee that the
United States congress should waste no
more time in useless debates and diplomat
ic discussions, and should take such imme-
date action as may tend to put an end to
the indiscriminate murder of the common
people of Cuba by Spanish soldiers
The following substitute for the resolu-
ton was introduced: THAT ii be the sense
of the convention that Cuba should have
industrial freedom from which II will re-
ceiVe political freedom"
vote was taken after half hour or
more had been consumed and the con1en-
ton adjourned to hear the result at the
afternoon session.
A resolution declaring that this con-
| vention demands government ownership
of the Geographic lines of this country
and the officers of this fedora ton are here
by ordered to do all in their power to
assist the International typographical
Union to attain this end, was adopted.
A resolution protesting against anti
scalping legislation by congress was adopt
ed
The convention adopted a resolution
looking to the appointment of factory in
spectors in each state that a present have
no such officers
The vote on the Cuban resolutions and
substitute which had been taken Just as
the morning session had closed, was an
nounced soon after the assembling of the
afternoon session. The vote upon the Gu
ban resolution was announced as S54 for
and 1894 against, laying the Cuban matter
on the table.
A resolution reported in regard to defin-
ing the position of the federation towards
the free and unlimited coinage of silver at
16 TO l was referred back TO the commit
tee, the committee stating the resolution
was unnecessary, the matter having been
covered at previous meetings
1t was ordered that representative be
appointed to stay in Washington and
watch legislation and the federations
stand against the principle of compulsory
arbitration was reiterated
The election of officers may be held to-
morrow afternoon. President Gompers
and the old officers desiring reelection
will, from indications, be easily elected.
Detroit seems to be the choice for the
next meeting.
Tonight a delightful musical entertain
ment was given the delegates at the taber-
nacle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
FREIGHT COMMISSIONERS.
Their National Association In ses-
sion AT Washington.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE first regular
meeting Of the National Association Of
Freight Commissioners was held here to-
day for the general purpose of effectlng
a permanent organization. The members
Of the association represent commercial
bodies in their respective cities, and are
charged with the duty of securing equal
Justice for shippers in their dealings with
transportation companies. 1t Is not, 1t IL
said, essentially antagonistic to the trans
portation lines, but acts in the character
Of mediator between such lines and ship
pers. Another purpose of the or
ganization is said 10 be the
proper representation of the shippers on
the questions which may at any time be
under consideration by congress. Among
those present at to-day's meeting were N.
b. Kelly of the trades league of Philadel-
phia, chairman; 70. p. Wilson, of the Gin
cinnat Transportation Bureau George A.
Anderson of the Pjttsburg Chamber of
Commerce; J. A. Smith of the Charleston,
S. c., freight bureau, and j. A. Farley, of
the Dallas, Tex, freight bureau.
Annual meetings will be held In Wash
ington on the day preceding the opening
session of the national board of trade.
Resolutions were adopted urging that
additional power be conferred upon the
interstate commerce commission to meet
the weakening OF United States powers
occasioned by judicial decisions; request
ing all railroads 10 adopt uniform freight
classiGcations prior TO Jan. /, 1899 and
indorsing the pending anti-scalping bill.
Eastern delegates submitted q resolution
favoring and western delegates a resolu-
ton opposing the pooling bills. An agree,
ment being found impossible, the associa-
ton adopted resolution referring the
resolution back TO the respective members
of the association.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year
as follows:
Pres;dent-N b. Kelley Of Philadelphia.
Vice President-John \. Smith of
Charleston, S. c.
secretary-W. e. Trickett Of Kansas
City
Treasurer-w F. Maxwell of st. Joseph,
Mo.
Executive Committee-A. ]. Vallanding-
ham of St. Louis, f. b. Thurber of New
York. L. b. Boswell of Quincy, H., j. s.
Davant Of Memphis, Tenn, and j. B. Den
son of Galveston Tex
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
COLLINS ACQUITTED.
The Jury Accepts His Plea That
Bank Failures Caused the Shortage

The Jury Accepts His Plea That
Bank Failures Caused the Shortage
Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. &c. B. Collins,
ex-state treasurer, was acquitted to-da,
of the embezzlement of 1000. The de-
PENDANT did not deny that he was short
that sum, but declared that there was no
intent to defraud Banks in which ne had
deposited state funds failed.
The case was given to the jury at 6
o clock last night, and they We're out three
hours Thet verdict was received with an
outburst of applause, promptly checked by
the court Mr.. Collins Involuntary threw
up both hands and sprung to his feet upon
the announcement of the verdict which set
him free.
The conduct of the case by the state was
in part upon the lines of evidence taken
by the legislative committee of investiga-
ton and published In the journals of both
houses and also in pamphlet form. The
burden was upon the state to prove beyond
a reasonable doubt the charge of embez-
element, with intent to convert TO his
(Collins) own use to make defendant
thereby a defaulter, etc.
Mr. Collins will leave for his South Flor
ida home tomorrow. He says he has cast
the past behind him, with malice toward
none and with charity for ALL and at his
home he will endeavor to recuperate his
health and make a living.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
MORPHINE IN ALIENS NECKTIE,
Many Believe He VIII Yet Cheat the
GnIIOws.

Macon, Ga, Dec. ia prisoner in Bib
county Jail late to-day told the jailor that
Tom Allen had poison concealed in the
necktie he was wearing. Word was sent
to Sheriff Westcott, who went to the Jail.
and with two deputies entered Aliens cell
and demanded the necktie. They took il.
and upon examination found 20 grains of
morphine inside the knot. 1t had been
placed in the tie before 1t was given TO
Allen, but who furnished the means for
committing suicide is not known. The
death watch is kept over the doomed man
day and night lest he take his own life.
gallows by desperate means. He Is a de-
termined fellow. and thinks that he does
not deserve the penalty pronounced by the
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-18
HoteI In Now Hnndn.

Townsville, Ga. Dec. flowing to the
continued Ill health of Uriah WEIGH. his
lease of the Mitchell house has been can
celed by mutual agreement. This famous
hotel was leased yesterday to Mrs A. r.
Hale of Rhode Island, proprietor of the
Watch Hill house at Watch HILL r. 1.
Mrs Hale will be assisted in the man.
agement of the hotel by her sons. w. r.
and A. T. Hale, both Of whom have grown
up In the hotel business. A. r. Hale who
is manager Of Munnatawket hotel at Fish
er's Island, n. Y, will also be manager
Of the Mitchell. =.