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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
NEWS FROM ST. PETERSBURG
Man of Letters Preparing to Visit Chicago
-Cnse of simon James Gordon.

Man of Letters Preparing to Visit Chicago
Case of Simon James Gordon.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 21.-Paul y.
Miloukoff author of number of his
toricaI works, including Essays on
the History of Civilization in Rus
sia," will go to the United States in
1903, at the invitation of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, to deliver Il series of
lectures on the subject he discusses in
this work and on the Macedonian ques-
ton. He is devoting his leisure hours
to perfecting himself in the English
language, that he may be able to de-
liver his lectures eXtemporaneously.
Meantime he still resides at Oudelnaya,
near this city, awaiting the decision
of the authorities on the accusation
that he manifested liberalism during
the troubles last spring.
Simon James Gordon, the Russo
American who returned to Russia
about thirty years ago, shortly after
his naturalization. and who was arrest
ed last winter on the charge of having
become an American citizen without
the permission of the car, seems to
foreSee an end of his troubles. He was
kept in prison without bail several
months, subsequently was released on
$4,000 rubles bail. and finally, owing
to the representations of Ambassador
Tower. was permitted to go abroad for
short time. He informed Tower n
few days ago that the charge against
him has been dismissed. and made re-
newed application for n passport.
Tower referred the matter to the state
GOrdon's case came under a ruling
of the state department that his long
r.aciIAn.n a hr.naI ~ IA fa 10
turn to the United States rendered his
American citizenship doubtful, or pos
sibly suspended his rights as an Amer
iaan citizau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
HE HAD ILLINOIS LAND
Webster, of Dictionary Fame, Had
Extensive Holdings in Last
Century.

Danville. Ills, Dec. 21.1-An invest
ment in VermiIion county Qllinoisl
Land, made siXty-five years ago by
Noah Webster, of dictionary and spell
ing-boOk fame, came TO light WedneS-
day through a sale made by w. Il. Al
len, the grandson of Noah Webster. to
\. c. Hin, of Henning. this county.
Mr.. Allen, who lives at Pennington,
Conn, disposed of eighty acres of the
Land for $3.50 an acre.
Noah Webster entered the land from
the government in 1896 getting 300
acres lying two miles north of Hen
ming. He died in 1853. leaving four
children, among whom the Illinois es-
tate was divided \ daughter, the
motheI of Mr.. Allen. Inherited the
eighty acres which We're sold. She
left the property to her son. who came
to this city to close the deal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
GOT AWAY WITH $4,000
Bold Robbery of an Arkansas :RanIx by
Lone Highwayman.


Fayetteville, Ark, Dec. plat noon
Thursday the bank ut Springdale. ten
miles from here. wls robbed by one
man. No one was i'm the bank except
the assistant cashier. The robber
drove up to the bank door in a buggy
and walked to the cashiers desk be
fore lac was noticed. He compelled
the assistant cashier to go to the vault
and give him all the money. about
$1,000. While this was taking place
citizen walked into the bank.
He was Mt once covered by the rob
ber's revolver and made to throw up
his hands. The robber theE hurriedly
left the bank. dropping $1,000 upon the
sidewalk. He jumped into his buggy
and drove rapidly north. Officers were
in pursuit before he was fairly out of
town. Two miles out the officers came
in sight of him and he jumped from
the buggy and made his way to a
thickly-woOded mountain.
Fayetteville. Ark, Dec. 21.-N. B.
Carlisle. formerly n merchant and lat
er n livery stable man of this city.
was arrested here last night charged
with robbing the Springdale bank of
$1,000 Thursday. He is held in thu
sum of So. eco bonds for an examining
trial Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21

records or Tne court UI inquiry are
quoted giving extracts from official
documents declaring Sampson in COM
mand. The most space is given to the
third proposition. 1t is claimed that
in case that question had come up
Sampson was an interested party; that
the language of the precept excludes
the question; that the judicial officers
Of the court maintained that the mat
ter was outside tire scope of he court;
that the court repeatedly rejected evil
dence as to who commanded; that the
Judge advocate was willing to go into
the question. but that the counsel for
the applicant more than once failed to
press the point; that the court speci-
fically ruled that the question was not
before IL. To prove these statements
the record is referred to and pages
given.
In conclusion the protest says: THE
court went so far as to rule at page
1.421 that Admiral Schley was not in
command during the battle. The mat
ter then before the court related TO the
periods during which Admiral Schley
had been in absolute command"
The protest is signed by Stayton q
Campbell and L.. $. Theall, counsel for
Admiral Sampson. Early in the day
Admiral Schley became aware of the
fact that the protest had reached Sec
retary Long. and he made a request
of the secretary to be furnished with
an official copy of the protest. but was
Informed that as the protests of both
the admirals at that time were being
considered by he judge advocate gen
eral the secretary could not take imme-
diate action on the request.
In the event that Secretary Long ap-
proves the recommendation of Captain
Lemly and Mr.. Hanna, it is stated
upon reliable authority that the sug
gestion will be made to the president
by Admiral Schley's counsel that he
appoint Il board of three eminent law
years, one to be selected by himself,
and one each to be selected by Admiral
Schley and Admiral Sampson, this
board to weigh the evidence and re-
port to the president. 1t is said there
are a number Of pTecedents for such
action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
TO TEST EXPORT DUTY
Ice Law of Wisconsin to Go on Trial
Before the Supreme
Court.

Madison. Wis, Dee. 21.-The fec law
of Wisconsin, which provides for n tax
of 10 cents per ton on all ice shipped
out of the state. will be tested ut once
Counsel for shippers outside of the
state infOrmer Governor I.aFOliette
and Attorney General Kicks yesterday
that they were prepared to make IL test
case and have it carried TO the supreme
cCur for the January term.
With this end in view carload of
ice Will he shipped from Racine county
next week, the arrest Of the shipper TO
follow. Approximately 1,OOO.O0O tons
Of ice are shipped out of the state an
nually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
WAR FEVER RACES
Argentina. Judged by Buenos
EYres, Ready to Scrap
with Chill.
PARADERs SHOW BIG ENTHUSIASM
Fired Of Diplomacy. Some of Them
Want ChiIian Gore and
Nothing Less.

Buenos Ayres, Dec. u (via Calves
/ ton. TeN)-In order TO commemorate
| the formation of the League of Pat
riots here tens of thousands of young
men paraded the streets last evening
cheering for Argentina, the Argentine
army. president ROca. and ex-Presi-
dent NIitre. now president of the COM
mission to settle the frontier dispute
with Chill. The crowd of manifest
ants, estimated TO have numbered as
many at $4,000 persons, stopped and
cheered before the offices of the va
riOus newspapers, where fiery ad-
dresses were made. The crowds then
marched in the direction of President
ROca'S residence, before which the ma
tiOnal hymn was sung. The president
responded with an energetic speech,
which was enthusiastically applauded.
'Death to the Chilians."
Then for about an hour the crowds
engaged in the patriotic demonstra-
tion marched past the presidents resi-
dyence shouting mo more diplomatic
notes; let us have war sooner than
that" There Were also some cries of
death to the ChilianS." The Nacion,
referring to the international compIica-
tionS. says that the republic of Uru-
quay is much concerned. in view OF the
possibility of n conflict between Ar
gentina and Chill. about her neutrality.
Brazil is also said to be considering the
same subject.
Brazil Prepares for War. Too.
In this connection it is reported that
Brazil cOntemplateS apprOpriaing To-
0O0.C0O To E10,000.000 in the purchase
of new war vessels, showing. it is said,
that Brazil-which up to the present
has succeeded in contining herself to Il
state of armed peace-is finally get
ting mixed up in the diplomatic COM
plications. and is feeling herself COM
PEELED TO guard herself against the
threatened trouble between South
American countries.
Peru and Bolivia, Also.
Peru and Bolivia are also strength
ening their ornaments. and incidental
ly are running themselves by SO doing.
General ROca. the governor of the
province of BuenOs Ayres. and Senor
YrigOyen. the representative Of Peru,
have had long conference relative to
the Chflian situation. President Roca
will start on tour of inspection of the
districts of the Argentine re-
public in January. and will review all
the troops which Will by that time
have been mObiliZed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
ENGLIsHwOMAN DIVORCED
Goes All the Way from London to Lincoln
Neb., for Her Liberty.

OEoeS All the way from LOnuOn TO LfncOlns
Neb., for Her Liberty.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 21.-In the dis
trict court Thursday Mrs Helene Ele-
nor WOodville, of Lordon. England,
was granted decree OF divorce from
her husband. Richard Woodville. Gus
tody of their child. n little girl, was
awarded to the mother. Mrs. Wood
vile is a distinguished looking woman
OF 50 years. wealthy and cultured, her
lawyer said.
She told the court her husband was
guilty of cruelty and she alleged other
shortcomings. Woodville. she testi-
fed. was an artist of note in London.
where he now is. They have at times
lived in New York. Mrs. Woodville
said she came to Lincoln. where she
had friends. to begin the suit. because
OF a desire TO avoid the scandal which
the action would have brought at Lon
don.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
PITH OF sAMPsoN,s PRoTEsr
Question of Command July 3, 1898, Not
Before the Court of Inquiry.

Question of Command July 3, 1898, Not
Before the Court of Inquiry.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Another doeu-
ment was sent to the navy office yes
terday relating to the Schley case. This
was the protest of Admiral Sampson
against Dewey's finding that Schley
was in sole command at the chase of
Cervera's fleet. This protest has been
given TO the press and declares that
Q) Schley was not in command; (2) the
president of the United States and the
navy department had decided that Ad-
miral Sampson was in command at
that battle, and Commodore Schley
second in command; (3) the question
as TO who commanded at Santiago was
not referred to the court for cOnsidera-
tion. and evidence bearing on the point
was excluded.
TO prove the first of the foregoing
propositions the protest gives Sehley's
report of the battle to show that Samp-
son was closer to one end of the line
of Tnited States ships at the beginning
OF the engagement than Schley was
I'm fact. within signal distance of one
portion OF the squadron; that the
loon, proves that Schley was not i'm
command. because he executed the
maneuver without warning to the feet.
, To nrove the second proposition the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
WORKMEN SCALDED
BY AN EXPLOSION

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2l.-By the eX-
plosiOn of the boiler at the plant of the
Singer Nimick and company of the Car
magic Steel company at this morning
seven workmen were scaIued and two of
them are expected to die. Twenty or
30 others were slightly injured. The
plant was partially wrecked. The cause
of the explosion is attributed to frozen
pipes which supplied the boiler with
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Crane offered the Portfolio.
KRUGER GETS PRESENT
FOR THE BOER CHILDREN

Utrecht. Dec 2l.-Rev Mr.. Schaffer,
protestant clergyman of Remscheid.
Rhenish, Prussia presented Kruger to-
day with purse of 10000 marks, as the
Christmas gift to the Boer children by
the children of Rhenis provinces of West
Phalia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Illinois Has a Kick Coming.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 21.-The Hi
nois commission to the Worlds fair
devoted considerable portion of its
session at the Planters hotel Thurs
day night to some severe criticism of
the exposition officials for their at
tributed failure to give their state any
definite information upon which the
commission could proceed at its work
of preparing an exhibition. A com
mittee was appointed to wait upon
President Francis and the Worlds fair
officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
PROMINENT CHURCHMAN
rs DEAD IN BROOKLYN

Racine, Wis, Dec. 2l.-Word is re-
ceived here by relatives that Rev. o. p.
Peterson, founder of the Norwegian
Danish NJ. f. churches in Norway and
America, best known Scandinavian
preacher in the northwest, announcing
his death in Brooklyn, last night of apo
pleXy. aged so.
Oakland, Cali, Dec. 2l.-John J. Valf.
entlne, president of the Wells, Fargo ex-
press company, died this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
DEAD NOW NUMBER ELEVEN
One Man Probably Entirely Incinerated at
the soho Furnace Horror.

Pittsburg, Dec. 21.-The police were
notified yesterday that Alexander
Clydesdale. who was in charge of the
Soho furnace of Jones * Laughlins at
the time Of the explosion yesterday
morning, is missing. The police be-
lieve he has been cremated. This
would make the list of killed reach
eleven.
At Mercy hospital it was stated yes
terday that the death of John Sage
was a question of only a few hours
While John Yentz is in n serious con-
dition, the physicians said he lad
slight chance of recovering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Bogus Darkey Not Dead.

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 21.-Sheriff a
J. Henry, OF Sioux county, has under
arrest n mysterious man who was
found badly frozen in a straw stack
near Orange City. where he had been
living secretly for nearly three weeks.
He is not dead nor going to die. Says
his name is Fred Kirschlick, and will
not say why he made negro of him
self, nor anything about his peronal-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
State BANK CLOSES rs Doors.

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 21.-The State
Bank of GOthenburg was closed
Thursday by order of the state bank
ing board, and an examiner placed
temporarily in charge. The bank is
capitalized at $4,000, and at the time
of its last report had deposits of $23,-
600. Q. V. Carlson is its president and
Mary r Carlson cashier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
SIZE CHALLENGES DEATH
In n Race Across the Country to See Her
Afhanced Husband.

Afnanced HUSBAND.
South Bend, Ind, Dec. 21.-Frank
L. Suman. of Valparaiso, lies in Cali
fornia fighting off death so that he
can again see his sweetheart, who is
racing across the continent as fast as
trains can carry her. Pretty Lillian
Griifiths is only Il years old, but she
has loved Suman since he came home
from school. Suman. who is a social
leader in Valparaiso, is known all over
northern Indiana.
He is a son of J. c. B. Suman, may
or of Valparaiso, and the future before
him was brilliant. Last summer he
was taken very i'll, and hoping to inn
prove his health went to the Pacific
coast. Miss GriffithS told him thai
when he returned she would marry
him, and now she will marry him in
California if she wins her race against
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
KtIIed In a RUNAWAY.

Osceola, Neb., Dec. 21.-D. Baroush
and John Lisco, founders and leaders
in the Polish colony five miles from
here, were killed Thursday evening
willie returning home from town.
Their team ran away, they were
thrown heavily from the wagon, and
both were dead when found
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
No Poison in Goodman's stomach.

JefferSonville, Ind. Dec. 21.-In the
trial yesterday of Newell c. Rathbun,
charged with causing the death of
Charles Goodman at the Falls City
hotel in this city in November last, DIR.
l.. Il, KOstenbine, of Louisville, who
made the chemical analysis of Good
mans stomach, testified that he found
no poison. He stated, however. that
he believed Goodman's death had been
caused by either prussic acid or chloro-
form
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
And SILENTLY Stole Away.

Joliet, Ills. Dec. 21.-T'he authorities
at Chicago have been asked to aid the
police here in locating NJ. Silberstein,
Chicagoan who has been conducting
a clothing store here. Wednesday
night Silberstein sold his stock to
rival concern and early Thursday
morning left town, leaving a number
of unpaid claims. He is also accused
of issuing worthless checks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
ALGER AND SEWELL ARE
STILL HOLDING THEIR OWN

Detroit. Dec. 2l.-Ex-Secretary Alger
passed comfortable night and showed
distinct Improvement this morning.
Camden, Dee. 2l.-Senator Sewels' con-
dition is unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Cold snap in the south.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 21.-Zero temper
atures prevail yesterday morning in
middle Tennessee, with the thermom-
eter at the freezing point as far south
as the gulf coast of Louisiana. Missis-
sippi and Texas,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
nIuncie Did Not RESPOND.

Muncie, Ind. Dec. 21.-David
Smiths residence, meat market, gro
Gerry and bakery at Eaton were de-
stroyed by fire Thursday, and the busi-
ness part of the town had bad scare.
Muncie was called for assistance, but
did not respond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
She Leaves a Daughter Aged 60.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 21.-Mrs. S.
NJ Fowler is dead, aged SO. She leaves
q husband of 81, and a daughter Of
GO. She had been an active worker
in the Church OF Christ since a girl.
Her husband was a minister of the
same denomination for sixty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Mrs. Dale Out on Bail.

New York, Dec. 2l.-AIrs. Elizabeth
Dale, charged with having caused the
death of her five year old daughter.
Emmeline, today was released on $1,000
cash bail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
CHANGES
Two More Breaks in the Official
Family of President
Roosevelt.
GAGE AND LONG TO LEAVE
Gov. Crane Reported to be Slated
for Treasury Port
folio.

Washington. Dec. 21.-It is generally
admitted that Secretary Lyman J.
Gage, of the treasury. will shortly
hand i'll his resignation, if this impor-
tant document is not already in the
hands of President Roosevelt
There is much speculation as to his
successor. The name of Col. MyrOn II.
Herrfck, of Cleveland, is frequently
mentioned, and those who claim to
know believe the Cleveland financier
Will certainly be Cages successor.
After being in conference with the
president two hours yesterday .Secre-
tary of the Treasury Gage said: Il
have not formally resigned. What L
will do or will not do will be made
public ut the proper time. 1 will not
discuss these rumorS any further"
Long Also to Retire
Secretary of the Navy John D.
Long has signified to the president
his intention to resign soon, probably
when the Schley case shall have been
disposed of. and there is little doubt
that his successor will be Judge Taft,
now president of the Philippine COM
mission.
Secretary of State Hay is to remain
permanently as member of the cab
met. As late as yesterday the presi-
dent urged Mr.. Hay to give his prom
Use to remain throughout the admin
istration, and Mr.. Hay consented.
Secretary of War Root and Attor-
ney General Knox Will also remain
in the Roosevelt cabinet
In all probability Secretary of the In,
terror Hitchcock and Secretary of
Wilson will also remain
Crane offered the Portfolio.
Boston. Dec 2l.-ClOse friends of Gov.
W. Murray Crane today confirmed the
report from Washington, published to-
day. stating that the governor had been
offered the treasury portfolio by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and said the governor
had asked until next Monday, Before
deciding whether or not he would ac-
cept. Family and business consider
ltions cause the governors hesitation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
PupiIs and Teachers on a HolIday.

Mount Carroll. Ills, Dec. 21.-Chi-
cago and eastern pupils and teachers
of the Frances Sinner academy. affili-
ated with the University of Chicago
and located at Mount Carroll. left here
on their way home for the Christmas
holidays in Il special car that reached
Chicago last night. The quarter just
ended has been the most prosperous
the academy has ever enjoyed. w. p.
Mex ee is dean
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
starch.Works TO Resume.

Nebraska City, Neb., Dec. 21.-Or-
ders have been received here to begin
operating the Argo Starch works the
first of the year. The plant has been
closed down five months. The plant
is a. branch of the National Starch
company, and viii give employment
to 200 men and women
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
NAV Yohe's I.ate Hfsband Manned.

London, Dec. 2I.-Lord Francis
Hope lSs been seriously injured while
out shooting by the accidental dis
charge of his gun. The charge shat
tered his ankle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
Brick Ynrl Destroved Inv riro.

Muncle. Ind. Dec. 21.-The Bucher
w. Bennett brick yard, containing a
million brick, was consumed by fire,
The loss is almost total.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
LEMLY MAKES REJOINDER.
Bill of Objections Filed by schIey In the
Spanish War Case.

Bill of Objections Filed by SchIey In the
Spanish War Case.
Washington, Dee. 21.-Judge Advo-
cate Lemly and Attorney Hanna sent
TO the secretary of the navy yesterday
their reply to the bill OF objections of
Admiral Schley TO the findings of the
court Of inquiry. The reply begins,
being addressed to the secretary. of the
navy:
Sir: a communication dated the
18th inst, signed by Rear Admiral w.
5. Schley and by IsidOr Rayner and
James Parker. his counsel, objecting to
the approval of the findings of the
court of inquiry in the case of Rear
Admiral Schley, and asking particu-
larry that what the signers are please
to term the opinion of tine majority OF
the court he remitted to the court for
further consideration. has been re-
ceived by the departments reference,
and is returned with the following
statement:
Charged with Many Misstatements.
''It is somewhat difficult 10 deal with
this paper, on account of its general
and non-specific character and sweep
ing. hOugh unsupported, assertion OF
opinion by the applicant and his coun-
sci that. in their Judgment, the adverse
finding of the court is not justified by
the evidence. The paper might be dis
missed as simply a not unexpected eX-
preston Of dissatisfaction with an adj
verse Judgment. but for the fact that
ii contains n number of misStatemcnts,
and particularly has woven throughout
its entire structure an inaccurate and
misleading use of the words majority
of the court
Not "A 'BIajority" Opinion.
1.-The findings of fact and the opin-
ion Of the court of inquiry in the case
OF Admiral Schley upon the more i'm
portant and material points before it
were not reached by a majority of the
members only. but by the entire court.
The points of the precept upon which
all the members of the court unite ap-
per to be incontrOyertibly established
by the evidence; 1t is not understood
how any other conclusions could have
been reached upon them; and they con-
stitute the essential features of the en-
tire matter under inquiry"
No Rehearing Thought Necessary.
The reply then takes up each of the |
findings of the court which are claimed |
to have the approval of the whole |
court, including Dewey. and gives Il |
summary of the evidence sustaining |
them. which in the opinion of the judge |
advocate fully justify the findings. In
conclusion this reply says that no good /
purpose would be served by remitting /
any feature of the inquiry to the court |
for n rphpariu0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-21
VIII Rebuild the school.

Anderson. Ind. Dec. 21.-The Lin
coin school building. which was de-
stroyed by fire Wednesday with n loss
of $4,000. is to be rebuilt at once.