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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-05
THE YACHT RAGE PATROL.
Revenue Service Boats Will Keep
the Course Clear in the Com
ing Yacht Races.
CAPT. THOS. D. WALKER WILL COMMAND
There VIII be Twelve or Thirteen
Vessels In the Fleet, with Sir
Thomas Iipton's Erin, by Cour-
tesy Holding the Right OF the
Line.

New York, Sept. Capt. Thomas
ID. Walker, who is TO command the
fleet patrolling the international
yacht race course, during the races
between the Shamrock and the Ameri-
can cup defender, tells of his plans in
this weeks Leslies.
There will be no torpedo boats this
year" he says.
"The revenue boats Nill do the
work of the navy guard boats in 1899,
and from the mast OF each will fly
the revenue service flag. with its white
field, blue stars and red and white
stripes. instead of the navy guard
pennant.
There will be twelve or thirteen
vessels in the patrol fieet-five or six
revenue cutters and five or six steam
yachts.
Courtesy To the Erin.
81 shall offer the right of line in the
division composed OF steam yachts to
Sir Thomas Lipton's Erin. a courtesy
extended two years ago, and one
which is his due.
There is n great deal OF lawful au-
thority that goes with the revenue
service pennant that harbor captains
especially respect. In order thai "A
steam yacht may fly It, it will be
necessary for me TO designate an Off
Ger of the revenue marine TO go
aboard and take charge OF the YES
sells patrol work during the races.
We will not interfere with the hand
ling OF the Erin, which will be left to
her own officers.
The GRESHAM the Flagship.
"ln addition the Gresham, the rev.
enue cutter from New York. will car
~ the senior officers pennant TO in
dicnte that her signals are TO be
obeyed. These are arranged especial
~ for the occasion. but the one most
frequently used is the speed signal,
the black one, which indicates by its
position on the mast whether the YES
vel Il going fun speed. half speed.
ahead or astern. The main purpose
Of the signals will bc 10 keep the ex-
cursion fleet half mile 20 leeward,
and astern OF the racing yachts.
There will be two divisions OF the
patrol fleet and two great fleets OF
steamboats,.
Captains who do not heed signals
will Toe vigorously dealt with. II
boat eucroachcs and does not heed
warning gun. il will be ordered home
in charge of a revenue officer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
VENEZUELA AND GERMANY

President Castro Not Inclined to "CroOk
the Supple Hinges of the Knee" ~
Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Dec.
20.-La Republica, the Venezuelan Off
cial organ at Caracas, publishes an
editorial ending as follows: IF the
German government is informed that
the presence of a few warships will
suffice to effect an arrangement Of her
outstanding claims it has been de-
ceived. Venezuela is conscious that
she is an Independent nation. the equal
of the other powers. and she is deter
mined to defend that independence and
equality.
''She Is desirous Of peace; but, If
necessary. she can cause hurt to her
enemies and exercise terrible reprisals.
General Castro is determined on this.
He will in no case suffer Venezuela to
be humiliated or allow her rights to he
despised." Other Venezuelan papers
comment on the situation in n similar
Strai.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
TO CUT SCHLEY OUT
SIMPSONS Counsel File Protest
Against Dewey's
Report.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Counsel for Ad-
miral Sampson today filed with Secre-
tary Long a request that the depart
ment strike out or specifically disap-
prove of that portion of Dewey's report
of the Schley court of inquiry in which
he states that Schley was in command
at the battle of Santiago, and entitled
to the credit for the victory. Objection
Is made to Dewey's report on the ground
that Schley was not in command at the
battle, that the President and navy de-
partment had decided that Sampson was
in command and Schley second in CON-
mand that the question as to who COM
manded at Santiago was not referred to
i'll the court for consideration of the evi-
dence bearing on that point being ex-
cluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
MORE HORROR
Another Death Dealing
Boiler Explosion at
Pittsburg.
FIVE KNOWNTOBEDEAD
While Twelve Are In
jured--BodieS Be
meath Debris.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 20-The Black
Diamond steel works of Park Brothers
was the scene this morning of another
accident nj which at least five working
men lost their lives and II were injured.
1t will not be known just how many are
dead until the wreckage is cleared away
About 4, as the night crew was about
to turn over the mill to the day force
the four boilers exploded, with terrific
force. The mill was completely wreck
ed and debris piled from so to 75 feet
high.
The boiler works of James Nj. Neil,
adjoining was also destroyed.
Dead Not Identified.
Five dead and II injured are already
removed. The dead were not identified
and the bodies are now at the morgue.
The injured were removed to the West
Pennsylvania hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
SHE LOVED NOT WISELY
But So Well That She Trusted, and the
Trustee Has Decamped.


Trustee Has Decamped.
Chicago, Dec. 20.-Despite the fact
that he had left her penniless among
strangers, 19-year-old Marguerite
Seams remains true to the man
with whom she came to Chicago from
Whiting, Ia, to marry. The young
woman entered detective headquarters
Wednesday morning and asked the po-
lice to obtain her transportation to her
home. A week ago, she told Chief
Clerk Luthardt, she left Whiting in
company with an actor in a vaudeville
company. Confidingly she placed her
purse, containing $50 and checks for
her baggage. in his pocket. They ar
rived in Chicago Monday and went to
hotel.
Then the man, the young's woman's
pocketbook. her checks, and trunks
disappeared. She finally decided to
ask the aid of the police. When ques-
toned as to the name of the man, she
refused to give any information. The
police have telegraphed to Whiting,
Ia, to relatives of the young woman,
and expect she will soon be back
among her friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
TO SWINDLE LO
IL is No Crime Under the Law of
the United States, Says
Judge Amiden.

Fargo, n. D., Dec. 20.-It is not a
crime against the United States to pass
Confederate bill on an unsuspecting
Indian, according to the decision of
Judge Amidon. of the United States
court. in the Barrett case. Barrett
was arrested for giving an Indian n
$50 Confederate bill in n horse trade.
1T was alleged that he had violated Sec
tion 543O of the revised statutes,
which makes 1t crime to carry paper
bills bearing a similitude to regular
currency.
Judge Amidon holds that the general
likeness which one bill holds to the
regular currency is insufficient to con-
vict unless it has been attempted to
make it an imitation or forgery of real
money, and indicates that the Indians
only recourse is through the state
courts, as the OffenSe was merely 4
cheat. and not against the United
States laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
CHIC AGO GIRL WFDs AT PARIS

Her Husband Is Prince, Son of the
Roumanian Minister to France.
Paris, Dec. 20.-There was a large
gathering of people, Including the
Turkish and Austrian ambassadors, at
the Roumanian church here yester-
day to witness the marriage of Miss
Hazel Singer, daughter of Charles
Singer, of Chicago, to Prince John
Ghika, son of the ROumanian minister
to France, GregOire J. Ghika. General
Horace Porter, the United States am
bassador, and General Winslow were
the witnesses for the bride.
Miss Leishman, daughter of John G.
\. LeiShman, United States minister
to Turkey, and Miss Edith Clarke, of
New OYrk. were the bridesmaids. The
sultan of Turkey has bestowed a dec
Grafton on the bride in honor of the
occasion. Prince and Princess Ghita,
after Christmas, will go to Roumania,
where the prince is an officer in Il
crack HuSSar regiment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
CONVICT USES CODE
Writes Message in Cipher Which
Proves to be Advice to
Commit Murder.

Leavenworth, Kan. Dec. 20.-When
ConYicts Turner, Barnes and Bob
Clark, leaders in the mutiny of Nov.
q, We're arrested at Lawton Clark
handed Il letter to the sheriff, request
ing him TO mail it. The letter was ad-
dressed to Clark's brother at Keokuk,
In. Suspecting a plot, the letter was
given to Deputy Warden Lemon.
Since his return Warden McClaugh-
ry has had cipher experts working on
the letter, which was in cipher.
Wednesday night the key" was found.
Clark had requested his brother TO get
Il confederate board the train at Guth-
rie, Overpower the officers and kill
them. if necessary, to enable him to
gain his freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
KING AND SIR TOM
Edward VII Has 4 Long Talk
with Upton About the
Americas Cup.
HIS MAJESTY IS MUCH INTERESTED
Remarks of President
Roosevelt.

London, Dec. 20.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton, in n long interview which he had
with King Edward Wednesday, ut
which the Americas cup races were
minutely discussed, unfolded his plans
for the future. His majesty exhibited
the keenest interest, and at times Of
fered suggestions. He expressed the
opinion that ii would be very hard to
get a boat to beat the Americans, to
which Sir Thomas replied that he was
at least confident he could secure Il
yacht a good deal better than the
Shamrock ii. When Sir Thomas had
finished explaining his reasons for this
belief the king appeared to be salts
fled and heartily wished him success.
Tells the King About Roosevelt.
Sir Thomas Upton also conveyed to
King Edward a recapitulation of Pres
ident RooseYelt's friendly comments on
the king and on England, which
formed the giSt of a conversation be-
tween Sir Thomas and Roosevelt while
the former was in the United States.
The king was evidently much pleased.
In turn he told Sir Thomas how great
ly he admired President Roosevelt's
personality which. unfortunately, he
only knew by hearsay. The king takes
great interest in the preparations for
building another challenger for the
cup, which are believed to be already
on foot.
Jameson's Alleged Shortcomings.
Captain Sycamore. in an interview,
said he would shortly hold a consulta-
tion with Sir Thomas Upton. and he
had great hopes that a Shamrock III
would result therefrom. 1t is learned
that King Edward has taken particu
lar interest in w. G.. JamesOn's alleged
shortcomings during the cup races. Itl
is noticeable in this connection that
his majesty has not seen Jameson since
the latter's return to England, and it'll
is said by those who are in n position
to know that he is not likely to do so
in the future. 1t was reported that
Jameson's advice was the cause of
some alleged bad mistakes in the sail |
ing Of the Shamrock III this year. This
has never been confirmed by Sir Thom-
as. but il is stated that there will be |
only one man in charge of Lipton's /
yacht in the next race, and that man
IN2 49, tNt.i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
NUMBER SEVEN A NOrABLE CASE
He Was the Priest of the Pueblo and tn
Head of the Cons piracy.

He Was the Priest of the Pueblo and the
Head of the Conspiracy.
The seventh native, Leonordo de Po-
soy, a regularly ordained priest, asked
for and was granted a separate trnal.
When Tay Tay was given permanent
garrison of United States troops De
PosOy was found there in the regular
pursuit of his calling as curate of the
pueblo. Through his advantages Of
education, his spiritual relations with
the people. and his active interest in
their secular affairs he WAS easily the
most influential man in the cOmmun-
ity. He cultivated the good will Of the
United States officers and promised to
aid them in keeping peace.
But when the elections to United
States civil government offices were
held he put forward and caused to he
elected as presidente one Caledonia
Javier whom Gen. Chaffee describes
as an ''iIliterate and bigoted man."
whom De POsoy well knew was an Of
ficer of insurgents. and whom he COM
mended to the people as the best man
for the office because he was bold"
At his trial De POsOy, who was held
10 be the chief agent in the Tay Tay
murders. took advantage of the loop
hole which appeared to be afforded by
his position as priest by contending
that while the participatOrs in the
wholesale murders in Tay Tay would
confess the same at confessional he
was compelled. by his sacred office to
keep silence.
General Chaffee pronounced this de-
fense of no value, saying that 1.-The con-
fessionaI does not lay upon any man,
priest or layman. the obligation of sup
pressing knowledge Of crimes being
Committed by third parties. the con-
summation OF which could have been
prevented without violating the Sc
crecy of the confessional" In this
particular case, it is stated, the knOwl-
edge Of the crimes was brought di-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
Congress Has Taken Holiday.

Washington. Dec. 2O.-The senate
yesterday referred the Philippine tar
iff bill (passed by the house, to the
Philippines committee. Bills were IN
trOduced-To revive the grade of vice
admiral and promote Sampson. Schley
and Captain Clark to that rank; to
grant Mrs. Mckinley a pension of So
600 Il year. An executive session was
held. Adjourned TO Jan. ., 1902.
In the house n special order was
made for the consideration of the Mica
ragua canal bill CHepburn's) beginning
Tuesday, Jan 3, and to continue until
the bill is disposed of, the order not
20 interfere with revenue or apprOpria-
uon bills. The session Of the house
was brief, and no other business of i'm
portance was transacted. Adjourned
to Jan. ., 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
TOPIC OF MOMENT
Reached in the Deliberations of
Pan.American Confer
ence lin Mexico.
REPORT DEVOTED TO COMMERCE
With Much Space Given to Reciproc-
tty, Which Is Called a Eunda-
mental Principle.

City of Mexico, Dec. 20.-The CON-
mittee on commerce and reciprocity of
the Pan-American congress has agreed
substantially on its report, which has
been prepared by Pablo Macedo, of the
MeXiacn delegation. The report GOV
crs wide ground. In the beginning
some difference of opinion was shown
with regard to the subject of reciprO-
city, but it is understood that the con-
clusions reported are supported by all
the members. On this subject the
committee lays special stress ON the
economic system of the different gov
ernments, as based upon their necessi-
ties, and recognizes that many, of the
American republics, which up to this
time have largely exported their raw
materials and imported manufactured
articles, are now, through the grow
ing development of their domestic in
duStries, tending more to utilizing their
own natural products and diminishing
propOrtionately the Importation of for
eign commodities.
Gain Would Compensate for Loss.
Special attention is given to CONNER
cial reciprocity among the republics Of
the American continent, and the opin-
ion is expressed that a careful and
tranquil investigation by the different
governments will demonstrate that
they can make mutual concessions
which. with the reciprocal advantages
derived from traffic among themselves,
will stimulate the development of their
natural products and of their native in
dustries to the point of cOmpcnSating
for any pecuniary sacrifice which such
concessions in the beginning may seem
TO impose.
Reciprocity a Fundamental Principle.
In support of this view are cited the
freedom of exchange and the benefits
which have been enjoyed through the
reciprocity agreements which prevail
among the five republics of Central
America. The committee gives lis adj
hesion to the making of treaties of
commercial reciprocity as the funda-
mental principle Of Pan-Americanism
and as in harmony with the spirit Of
the age, with the suggestion that these
should be based on Il careful study of
the interests of the different republics.
Technical Customs Congress.
The committee, among its resolu-
tiOnS. recommends that within Il year
technical customs congress be held
in New York, composed of delegates
named by the different governments
who are skilled in the technical knowl-
edge and practice of tariff administra-
tion. TO consider various subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
DROPPED THROUGH THE EARTR
Strange Accident That Took the Life of a
Man in New York.

Strange Accident That Took the Life OF
Man in New York.
New York. Dec. 20.-The body OF
Thomas McCabe, of Hibernia, was
found on Middle Mount, n. J., 200 feet
beneath the surface of the earth, al
the bottom of Il mine hole. McCabC
had been missing longer than a week.
John Downs was the last man to see
McCabe alive. After going to Rock
away the men started for Hibernia,
deciding to go over the top of Middle
Mount. Downs says that when about
half way over he turned to speak to
McCabe. but could see nothing of him,
although there was bright moonlight.
He started back to find his compan-
ion. but although he wandered around
until daylight no trace of the missing
man was obtained. Searching parties
were organized and Andrew McCabe,
teller in Il Brooklyn bank and brother
OF the missing man, went over the road
travelled by his brother. When near
the top of Middle Mount he saw a
small hole in the earth. 1t was not
eighteen inches across. Where the
hole led to no one knew, as the noun
tain was honeycOmbed with workings
of the old Wharton mine.
Some miners assisting in the search
went into the main shaft of the mine, 4
mile away. and worked Il day eXplOr
ing different passages. At last Nc
Cabe called for a rope. He was let
down 200 feet. There he saw a hand
sticking out of the dirt. He dug the
dirt away and soon had disclosed his
brothers face. From the position of
the body and the character of the hole
it is evident that the man stepped on
a crust of thin earth, which gave way
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
"LIED AND KNEW THEY LIED"
Remark DeArmOnd Makes Regarding
Some People i'm Missouri.

Remark DeArmond Makes Regarding
Some People in Missouri.
Washington, Dec. 20.-DeArmond OF
Missouri was the only man to ruffie the
calm bosom of the house yesterday
whit vigorous defamation. He said,
under unanimous consent to make n
privileged statement, that rumors were
circulated in his district that he had
c:zlsed action on free delivery routes
to be held up during his absence in the
Philippines. Those reports, lie said,
were circulated by those who lied and
knew they lied. He read letters ad-
dressed by him to the first assistant
postmaster general last April. none of
which. he said, elected n reply.
In conclusion DeArmond declared
that the department had not treated
iifH Cranky. fairly or in manly
Way" 1t had not answered pertinent
questions regarding the division of
Ca:tTiers between the parties. He
charged that the conduct of the depart
ment was in the interest of certain Re
publican bosses in Missouri, one CT
whom hoped to get into the United
States senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
win work I'm the Philippines.

Boston. Dec. 2O.-Rev. DIR. Charles
Brent. of st. Stephens church, this
city, was yesterday cOnsecrated the
first bishop of the Protestant Epis-
copal church in the Philippines ISL
ands- The ceremony took place in
Emmanuel church, and was attended
by eleven bishops. 40 of the clergy,
and n large number of the laity. The
consecratOr was Bishop Doane. Of Al
bany. and the co-consecrators Bishops
Lawrence, of Massachusetts, and Sat
terlee. of Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
FIRST PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LOUISIANA PURCHASE
OCCURS ON SITE OF ST LOUIS GREAT EXPOSITION

be that of Missouri, which is to be
permanent, costing about 100000.
The largest building of the eXpOsi-
ton will be devoted to agriculture
and its allied industries. 1t will stand
west of the main group and cover an
area of more than - acres. The new
buildings of Washington university,
which are nearly ready for occu
pancy, viii be the administrative
headquarters as well as serve other
purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
Two Men Instantly Killed.

Mishawaka, Ind, Dec. 20-Dr. w
E. Bowman. of Elkhart, surgeon foI
the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern Railway company, and an un-
known man companion were struck by
a fast mail train on that road and in
Stantly killed. The accident occurred
at the fatal Union crossing, where a
farmer and his wife We're recently
hurled into eternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

The Worlds Fair viii embrace in
its scope every department of human
activity. 1t is the purpose of the
management to have it portray civili-
zation in its most advanced state.
The exhibits Are to be divided into
the following main departments:
Education and social economy, art,
liberal arts, manufactures, mechan-
cry, electricity, transportation, agri-
culture and food products, horticuI-
turf, vitaculture and arboraculture,
fish and game, mining and metal
lurgy, forestry anthropology, athlet-
les; throughout all departments so far
as it may be done, the exhibits will
show processes of manufacture and
the development of the articles dis
played. There will be numerous COM
plete installations of manufacturing
plants, and life and activity will
characterize the exposition and give
it a unique individuality. Sources of
raw materials Will in most instances
be shown, and step by step the work
of reproducing articles of utility and
value VIII be portrayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
Ranchman KilIs HIS Little Boy.

Salt Lake City, Dee. 20.-while suf-
fering from an attack of violent in
sanity Sunday night Dexter Knight, a
ranchman living near Bryan, Ida,
killed his 5-year-old boy and severely
injured two others of his children.
Knight killed his son with the baby's
cradle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
GOES AGAINST THE GOLD KING
One Suit in Which Coveny Gets the Better
PhiScator.

st. Joseph. Mich, Dec. 2O.-Frank
Phiscator, the Klondike gold king
must pay $500 to Joseph Coveny in
accordance with verdict returned
Wednesday in the suit of the latter
growing out of his alleged false i'm
prisonment in the Yukon region. CO.
veny had charged Phiscator with the
alternating the affections of Mrs.
Coven-.
He secured $1,000 from Phlscator,
and then followed the latter to the
Klondike, where he demanded $4,000
more. Coveny was put i'll Jail, and
forfeited $500 in gold dust to secure
his release. His suit was to recover
this sum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
PASSED AS A NEGRO
But Was a White Man Who Was an
Expert in the Use of
Burnt Cork.

Orange City, Ia, Dec. 20.-Fred
Krishick, who had been living here for
some time and had passed for a ne
gro. was found dead in a strawstack
about five miles east of town yester-
day. He was frozen to death.
The discovery is now made that the
man was not a negro, but had simply
kept blackened up with burnt cork.
He was about 46 years old. His rea-
son for concealing his identity is not
known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
New independent TeIeghone.

Minneapolis, Dec. 2o.-It is learned
here from an authoritative source that
the owners of the Independent teIe-
phone lines In Wisconsin, Minnesota
and northern Michigan will unite to
form a long distance toll line service
in the northwest, to compete with the
Erie system in this section. 1t is said
that the Milwaukee Telephone and
Telegraph company which is now seek
ing franchise in Milwaukee is a part
of the propOSed new company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
German Question for Australia

Perth. Western Australia. Dec. 20
The commander of the North German
Lloyd steamer Neckar. Captain Har-
rassowitz, has been fined $25 for
breaking the seals of the ships stores,
in contraventiOn OF the new Australian
tariff. AS he refused to pay the fine
the commander was put in prison.