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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-27
INTEREST IN IRRIGATION.
80 NEW MsrERIsLLY INCREASED
~ CHICAGO CONVENTION.
rs.e~d Before the People of the
rated states the fmp"rta"ee OF
rsusssi rrrisrtien-ss i"aie"-
49,. 81 Opposition From the East.

..,-sao Nov. = The ceiegatcs -
- .s-ss, annual convention q the pa
$3.50 frv,xa.iea congress. wni elp7
80 H., aatprfay. unanimously a-eiaffd
s ~x..tsr intAynAt 5n the trrignti9n ~
- lands - The United states naa
-. rs.eAsd b. this Convention tnah any
~~~vsousiy hsld
aye believe that the ChicaR1 f2nNen-
s,on ~ the national irrigation rcnsfess
49, accomplished rrsa' "7ss'
r~nrxs 81 Maxwell. chairman OF tne CT
er.,ssse roauites ut has placed before
-. raor,fe % the whole United states t1e
1900 r,rs ~ the problem Of national "
.T~~tfos,. and hiss particularly bro1Ent y
N she attention ~ the people 81 the hsrt
y manner not otherwise possible a
-~.nsna Interest in the subiect seems 20
49, h~sr awakened 30 much good
s,onsa ressslt fsnm the carrying ont d inc
eciiry w she national government ana
,xxuif m 20 many difersnt ways that
ppenls who hayr 10 Interest ~ irr,fau"n
S.~tf are being attracted 10 the tdea-
nj wns,sa accomplish the colonization ~
~ wsss and the creating Of great
.A.h<f for manufacturing i would re-
mi, "a the consignment os labor. the de-
vs3arsmenf Of mining N assistance 10 nav
txxffan 70 the prevention ~ floods. ana
d relies for the conssstsd condition Of
eay cities IN Haptiying material for thou
rxrfs of small rural s0nspa
Last year asif Mr.. Maxwell Chi
eexo MAS Fixed upon ~ the most lnvlf.
M piars for this years convention. and
eort vas at once hegun Nv she National
IRRIGATION Association 10 hiring the SUBJ
arf before the people ~ the East through
f4<is commercial ofganixafio The fnfr-
chants 81 Los Angeles began the work
~ rnYfrvnondence with several thousand
n the Eastern merchants aud maBufac-
farevs wAo md a market for fnaif goods
N that city city whith a. such mas.
n.6csnt object Lesson ~ the marvellous
transformation that water VIII work IT.
~ wsHs The merchants ~ 81. Paul
naf Omaha next took ~ tho work % or
gNnissfio through similar correspondence,
and finally large number Of merchants
an4 Manufacturers 81 Chicago extended
II ihr movements theif strong Influence
M support 8nA likewise took ~ the mat.
III b. correspondence with other Fast
IN merchants and manufacturers. A. a
fv&uis a. fhss work the nsemhershlp ~ the
Nssionsi Irrigation Association now cam
Mrs nearly q thousand Of the leading
unpfeAnffie nrms and misunderstanding con.
e6eas ~ the United States ami has n
n6mh~rrhip extending frem California "a
Nsla& and from Minnesota 20 Texas. Ak
strxlftlre, commercial, horticultural and
hkor organizations from one end 81 the
esnnfry 20 ths other have strongly In
iovsed the IRRIGATION movement by resos
hations and Hiyer 10 u their earnest aid
"A cooperation"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-27

Nave not th~ Eastern people, however.
heen Inclined 10 consider the proposition
ubeliy Western ana ~ he WAS asked.
I'VE have heard much ~ Eastern oppo-
e{ion" sasJ Af. Maxwell, hut I have
~ % md 4 single Eastern business mar
~ ID hearty accord with the movement
~ sebn as it II explained "a hin the
oetfse no-opnrAtfon OF the labor organ
UHftons hears thie out The movement
~ npaiiy crystnIlised snfn a sentiment
wAtrh ~ essentially national Ia It's broad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

The car has ordered a mobilization
of the Russian army and navy.
\ party of Frenchmen propose to
reach the KIondike by automobiles.
The front tire of an automobile ex-
ploded at Chicago with terrific
shock.
will appropriate 100000 TO organize o
new state militia.
The naval committee of the Italian
chamber of deputies favors spending
$4,000 900 on the navy.
The Montgomery county (Tennl
court house was destroyed by fire.
Most of the records were saved. Loss,
$4,000.
Seven year-Old Richard ESsig. while
playing with Il revolver ut his home in
Chicago. accidentally shot and severely
wounded his mother.
The condition Of the laboring popula-
ton in the Barbados is so bad that
arrangements are on foot to send 90
600 people TO Saint Lucia.
Professor Henry Cohn, of the Ger.
man department of Northwestern uni
versity. was stricken with paralysis al
his home in Evanston. Ills.
Erving Winslow. secretary of the
Anti-ImperialiStic League. says that be.
tween 100000 and 100000 voters
will vote league principles next No.
vember
The Molecular Encouragement OF
e-Aminopheny-lethyl to COX
yohenylurethane." is the name of
paper contributed to the American
Chemical Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
No Excuse For Chimneys.

Notwithstanding that we have long
since ceased to hoist coal to lofty apart
ments, having abandoned forever the
old fashioned fireplace with its SCOT
and cinders, the said fireplace is still
with us in every new house that is
built. Its open throat leads the same
old draft up the chimney. and the same
old result follows-colds and cold feet
There is no excuse for a chimney or a
fireplace in a modern house heated
from the cellar. The gas log is a nui-
sauce and a sham.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
SNAKE IN HER STOMACH.
Will Undergo an Operation for the Re
mOval of The Reptile.


Utica, n. Y, March 13.-Miss Flor
ence Reese, of Herkimer. y. Y. has Il
live snake in her stomach. She will
undergo an operation for the removal
OF the reptile. Miss Reese has known
that there was a live creature in her
stomach for six or seven years. and
until quite recently supposed it to be
a tapewoTm. Three weeks ago she
consulted DIR. Ford, of this city. who.
after an examination. announced that
there was a snake growing in her
stomach, and that an operation was
necessary.
She refused to submit to that and
went home. But her sufferings be-
came so terrible that she eventually
decided TO seek relief by the way of
the knife. The serpent is believed to
be two or three feet long and as large
around as a broomstick. Often il can
be plainly felt with the hand. How
the reptile got into her stomach is n
mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Hay GOT ALL he ASKED.
Canal Treaty Not Dictated by England
Senate Amendment Kills Ii.

Senate Amendment Kills 1t.
London. March 13--No communica-
tions have passed between Washing
ton and London in regard to the Mic
aragua canal treaty. and the reports
cabIed here that Lord PauncefOte had
sent dispatches to the foreign Office
bearing on this subject are incorrect.
The Associated Press is authorized to
say that the attitude of the British
government is that having agreed to
all of Secretary Hays requests with
out asking for a Quid pro quo it can
do nothing more, nor express any
opinion, until new requests are made
through the same channel. As moth
ing of the kind had been done no no
tice could be taken of the senatorial
action.
The United States charge d'affaires
here, Henry White, had an interview
with Lord Salisbury yesterday. but as
far as the Associated Press is able to
ascertain the Nicaraguan canal mat
ter was not discussed. Under the cir
cumstances il is difficult to definitely
say what the probable attitude of
Great Britain is on this question. but
the indications point TO the fact that
the adoption of the senate amendment
will result in Great Britain refusing
to further consider any modification
of the Cha yton-Bulwer treaty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
TRoUeLous QUESTION.
Continued from FIRST page.

them supported his proposition as
wise one. many others cOntended
against it as calculated TO commit the
country to course which might be
more easily repented of than rem
edied. They held that IL would be cas-
Ter in the future 10 change from
present policy of imposing tariff TO
free trade than il would be 10 change
from free trade to tariff. Fear was
felt by the advocates of Il tariff that
such an amendment could be passed
with the assistance of the Democratic
free traders.
Ohio Man Will Let Things Drift
Foraker is welded To the bill under
consideration. and on account of this
predilection he decided. after confer
ring with almost every one of the Re-
publican senators. to allow matters to
drift for Il few days. After the senate
adjourned number of senators held
an informal conference in AlliSOn's
rooms. but they declared with one ac-
cord that no definite conclusion had
been reached as to a line of policy TO
be pursued with reference 10 Porto
Rico
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Democrats or5IiIwaukee.

Milwaukee. March 13.-The Demo-
cratic city convention Yesterday NOM
mated the following ticket. the present
incumbents being honored with n re-
nomination: For mayor. David $.
Rose; for treasurer. William Bollow;
for COMPTROLLER John r. Wolf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Forty Dead and Sly Hurt.

Charleston, W. Va, March 13.-The
last of the bodies have been recovered
from the Red Ash mine. and the total
casualties are now stated to be forty
dead and six wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Michigan Epworth League Convention.

Owosso. Mich. March 13.-On Fri
day Saturday and Sunday. April 6, 4
aud s. the State Epworth league con-
vcntion will be held in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Got rourteen Years IN the Pen.

Charlottesville. Ind. March IS
Some weeks ago William Wells, q
farmer, was put off n Big Four train
at New Ross. He fired at Conductor
Hunt He was arrested for attempted
murder and the jury sentenced him to
the penitentinry for fourteen years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Thief Rob. the Church ParIor..

Chippewa Falls, Wis. March 10
While services were being held in the
Presbyterian church Sunday evening
n thief entered the church parlorS and
stole two valuable overcoats and some
wearing aDDarpl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Honor. for Naval Heroes.

London. March 13.-The queen has
conferred the Championship of the
Bath upon Captain the Hon. Hedwortb
LambtOn. of the cruiser Powerful, and
upon Captain Percy Scott. of the cruis.
er Terrible. for their services in the
military operations ut Ladysmith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
No Narrowing Details.

Here v are! All about IL, Big bat
vic in South Afriky, Horrible slaugh-
teri
Say. hold on: Which side got
slaughtered:
law. what's the difference CHI
cago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

she-would you be willing to die for
me?
He-why. I'm dying for you nowA
Brooklyn Life. ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
CONSUMPTION CURED.

I have sold Pine-Tar- Honey for one year.
Find 10 splendid remedy and good seller
Sold I've bottles to Miss Stella Howell. Of this
place. who was considered TO have consump-
ton. She Is now in good health ~. 7. Ora
ham, Druggist. Graatsburg, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, March Il.
Following were the quotations on the
Board OF Trade today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Ben)amIr Iue NvAeeler, of the Phil
ippine commission. says the powers
have agreed to abolish spheres of in
fiuence" in China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Produce: Butter-E$tra creamery,
241hc per Id; extra dairy. 23c; packing
stock. lie. Egg-Fresh stock, 141a0
15c per doz. Dressed poultry-Turkeys.
choice. 10@lOlzc per ID; fair to good. S1s
@9hc; chickens, hens. S@shc: ducks.
IO14c; geese. s@9c. Potatoes-Fair to
choice. 41@4Sc per blu. Sweet potatoes
Illinois. SS.5064.O0 per bril- Apples
$20093.50 per bril- Cranberries-Bell
and bugle ss.50@9.75
Chicago Live stock.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day
$4,000. Sales ranged at A.2094S0 for
pigs, s4.75@495 for light. $4.S0@4.S5 for
rough packing. s4.So@5.0o for mixed and
s4S71s@5.02A for heavy packing and
shipping lots.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day. $4,000. Quotations ranged at So. 80
$3.50 for choice to extra do. $1,000
$50 for good to choice do. 81 5O44.90 for
fair to good do, S3.90e14.s0 common to
medium do, $4.00G4.3o butchers steers.
<44od450 fed western steers. s3.40Q4.s0
feeding steers, S2.o044.25 cows. $1,000
sS.75a4.60 stays. s5.7Oa4sO Texas steers.
and S5.004T.75 veal calves.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for the
day, 1900. Quotations ranged at S4.15
@5.S5 westerns. $4.00@5.90 natives, $500
also western lambs, and s5.5O97.40 ma
tive lambs.
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee, March u.
WheatmEirm; No; ! north bern sSAc:
No. 1, 5shc. Bariey-Firm; No. 2. AZ
G45c: sample 36d40c. Oats-Firmer;
No. white. 25z9z5%c.
Local Markets.
Sheep9G4Hc.
Corn-3fl55c
Oats 2tT25c.
Hay-TImothy sq4iO
Straw 5OH5
Potstoes-25c
Butter-Cholce TO fair, COG; fresh creamery,
25c
Eggs-l sc.
Hens-6i<c per pound
Spring chickeuS-7c.
TurkeyS-Sc.
Ducks-7c.
Cosl-Soft, lie.
Caitle-Butchers paw for corn fed steers
5954c: cows and heifers- 3tz2ihc, calves
1850
Hogs-s45Oa4
The Inhabitants OF Cochin China
much prefer rotten eggs to fresh ones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
PERSONAL.
MISCELLANEOUS.

EORTUNETELLJNG- KILLER WILL
IT tell everything you wish 10 know abou
past, present aud future for 50 cents at 2Ss
Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ANTED-PUPILS TO TAKE LESSONS
w in Spanish language. SPECIAL attention
to conversation and correct expression Sat
Isfac,ion guaranteed. Inquire at public library.
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

T1OR RENT-ROOM SUITABLE EITHER
II for one or two gentlemen. Inquire at
Isi6Z second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

UTANTED-A SITUATION BY A MIDDLE
w aged couple on farm to keep house
for bachelor or widower without family.
Apply 325 Tenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

UTANTED-GOOD. REIIABLEOHS SALES
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker Oh and Implement company, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ANTED-SOLICIT FOR ROCK Is
w land and Moline. Good paying business
to right party. Call al 319 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

NNTANTED-LOCALS SOLICITING AGENT
!" for accident insurance; one who can de-
vote sufficient time to the business to make 1t
profitable. Address "E M" ARGUE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

TOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM. SUITA-
u BILE for one or two persons. Inquire at
2SOS Fiflh-and a-half avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ANTED-PUPILS WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons In dancing can DO 20 By
snquirfng At 51o Fifth avenue. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ANTED-A MAKER AND SECOND
w trimmer at the Bee Hive, Davenport
None but experienced need apply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

NOR RENT-22 ROOM BOARDING HOUSE
II ad joining c., r. L & p. r r. passenger
depot. Apply to Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

UTANTEDL COLLECTORS AND
" solicitors for Rock Island. Permanent
positions 80 Mitchell Lynde building, be-
tveen 5 and p m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

INOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il of so bushels or over ~ s2.s5 per ton de-
Evered C. o. d. 70 auy part of the city.
Leave orders at Commercial house barber
zhop. Rock Island. or Enos James Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
WANTED.

Vuh%rED-GIRL FOR GENERALHoUSE-
w work at 2I7 Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ANTED-TwO FULLY FURNISHED
w rooms for light housekeeping. Young
couple. Address b, >" ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

WA NTED-WE WISH TO ENGAGE FOR
w a professional man an ONCE girl between
IL and Is yeauS- CAL OF address Eastman &
Co, I7l2H Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"TANTED-BOARDE NICELY FUR
w nished rooms centrally located Modern
convenienccS and good home cooking. Arse
nal employees taken and excellent lunches put
up AT Ifil Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

The Inhabitants OF Cochin China
much prefer rotten eggs to fresh ones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"ASTRD-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
" work al 1918 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Wy ANTED-HOU5EKEE FOR SMALL
w family: state wages with references
ADDRESS IS. B. care ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

"AETED-BOARDERS. CHOICE OOAS
" md board at S226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

IF YOU WANT TO Buy, SELL. TRADE
Il or rent anything. engage help or secure
situation. the Mail IS the one paper in Moline
that can do IL for you Mall wants are p0po-
lar and Mail wants bring results One-hsn cent
per word is the price 90 all alike. cash In sd-
vance. S-csnt stamps VII do. Evening and
Sunday Nal, Moline, d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

uTANTED-AT ONCE WOMAN COOK
w ard two girls At spencer square res
taurant- 1928 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

VUANTED-HONEST MAN OR WOMAN
w to travel for large house. Salary $50
monthly and expenses with increase. Position
permanent Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. Secretary, 800 Saxton building,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

LNOR RENT-DESK ROOM IN OFFICE AID
Il vantsgeously situated. Apply to E J
Burns, room II, Mitchell & Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

UTANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. Apply At 754 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

HANTED-AN EXPERIENCED TRIM
w mer at Mrs. La Frenzs millinery store,
1924 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

UTANTED-A PARTNER WITH SOME
w means. Lady preferred. Address lock
boz l39, Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN-IN ANNa AMOUNT.
w on any kind OF security. w. l.. Coyne
81 Seventeenth street. up stairs.
MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
WI gage loans by w. II Eastman. l7I2 Sec
ond avenue. without puDlity or removal He
also ms axes oollections-hard ones q specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
LOST AND FOUND.

ENOUND-A STRAY Dog ON NINTH
IL street. Owner can get information by
calling at THE ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

NUANTED HUSTLING AGENTS TO
w sell our incandescent gasoline lamps
Each burner produces l00Lcandle power light
All stores want them: good inducements TO re-
liable statesmen The Ohio Illuminating com
pauy, Mansfield, Ohio.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-26
THE CUBAN FRAUDS.
Neeley's Theft VIII Amount 10 Near.
" S15O,OOO.

Washington, July 25.-The postmas.
ter general has made public the report
OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Brst0w. who investigated the
Cuban postal frauds. Mr.. 4 BriStOW
finds that Neeley's embezzlements ag-
gregated at least yl3l1l3. and says he
Wac justified iu recommending the re-
moyal Of Director General Rathbone
Whether or not the latter was guilty
with Medley, De says that there can be
no doubt that in the matter of author.
lied per diem allowance of personal
EXPENSES and warrants oashed and ac.
counted for. he unlawfully appropriated
20 use the money OF the United states.
For this Mr. Bristuw says, he believes
Mr.. hathboue should be required TO
answer
The report says that no accounts Of
the unbOnded postmaster were re-
quired. remittance being entered as
cash sales. and the only Information
the auditors office had of these trans
actions came from Neeley himself
There was no check whatever ON his
transactions From the accounts as-
signed. the report says the minimum
Of Neeley's gmbeZzlemeuts may be
summarized as follows.
Shortage as shown by his own rec
orus so 1000. excess OF credit boy des-
truction Of surchargei statements
definitely ascertained, $lOl,ll3, total,
$I.I1.
This will be increased by the discov-
cry of sales OF surgharged stamps but
win not exceed $4,000 in the aggre-
gate
The report says that Rathbone ap-
pointed Nteley. who had custody of the
stamps. Reeves. the only man who
could have check on Neeley's trans
actions. and ID. Warfeld, chief of the
bureau OF registration, "a commission 90
destroy the surCharged stamps. OF
which Neeley had $4,000. and that Nee
ley and Reeves entered into "a cOusp.Ia-
cy 90 report larger quantity 10
stamps destroyed than We're actually
destroyed
But. the report says. Neeleys fraudu.
lent transactions were not confined TO
these entertainments and while the
amounts We're small compared with the
latter. they show the same decliyity and
utter disregard FOR interests OF the pub
lie service.
Tie report also calls attention 90 a
warrant for $500 drawn by Rathhone
June 30. 1899 Tor which no accounting
was made and another $500 warrant
was dawn ln May. II says.
"Thcr, stands against him. therefore
the change OF uulawfully appropriat-
ing $1,000 OF the cuban postal funds Tor
bis own use
The report also calls attention 60
many other expenses by Rathb0ne FOR
which no vouchers We're filed, although
thty could have been easily obtained
For some months miscellaneous exc
Ienses aggregated as much as $3.50.
such items as repairs. $780," freight,
$3.50" Reeves explained that he passed
such accounts because they had been
allowed by the director general The
report does not credit this, saying.
The evidence Is too strong Of collu-
sion between Medley, Rathbone and
Reeves"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-26
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
Peter Smith is Swept in the Drain
age Canal Maelstrom.

Chicago. July 26-Drawn into the
maestr0m Of the great windage basin
OF the drainage canal at Lockport, car
ried twenty feet beneath the surface In
the whirlpool rising again, only 20 be
caught 10y the current that was pouring
hundreds OF thousands OF cubic feet OF
water into the valley below and hurled
through the great sluice gate opening
and carried 200 feet through the foam-
ing rapids Of the open channel. 90 be
finally rescued alive and In q fair way
TO recovery. was the experience OF Peter
Smith Of Joliet.
Michael Ryan, who is experimenting
the work al the controlling works. and
his assistant. John Herman. escaped the
same perilous Journey by the narrowcst
margin.
The whirlpool IA the wlndage basin
had been caused by the raising o. the
bear trap dam and the opening Of the
sluiCe gates, through which Il was orig
inally intended that the greater portion
OF the 100000 cubic feet OF water
should flow every minute. The bear
trap has been raised above the surface
OF the basin In order that the big force
Of men working on the false work Of the
proposed suspension bridge could pro-
coed with the operations without en-
dangering their lives
Smith. Ryan and Herman were IN a
boat crossing over the basin and had
their backs 10 the whirlpool suddenly
the boat was sucked into the mael-
strOm.
Herman and Ryan sprang into the
water and swan 90 the shore but Smith
was thrown by the force OF the whirling
boat into the whirlpool disappearing
from sight instantly.
Down through twenty feet OF water
he shot with tremendous force he was
caught by the current and hurled
through the gates Luckily his knee
was the only part Of his body 10 come In
contact with any OF the masonry: other
wise he certainly would have been
crushed 20 death.
Below the gate he was caught In the