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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
aTenaced by an Unknown Foe.

LaPorte, Ind, Feb. 19.-The local
police are trying to solve the identity
of an unknown man who has writ
ten Louis Sensow. a prominent young
man. a letter in which he threatens to
kill him. Sensow firmly believes that
his life is in peril and he does not ven
ture out of doors unless accompanied
by friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19

Columbus. o., Feb. 19.-Secretary
OF State LayIin has refused to admit
to do business in Ohio the Physicians
Guarantee company, of Fort Wayne.
Ind. corporation which insures ply
sicians against loss resulting from
damage suits for malpractice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19

Kansas City, Feb. 19.-PresideBt A.
L. Stilwell is -On his way from Eu-
rope with $3.O00000 for the Kansas
City, Mexico and Orient railroad.
raised abroad from the sale OF Inter
national Construction company stock.
This information was conveyed in n
cabIegram received by Vice President
w. w. Sylvester. Officials here report
that rapid progress is being made IN
the construction of the road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19

Grand Rapids. Mich. Feb. 19.-AIay-
or Perry emphaticaly denies the charge
made in her testimony by Mrs. Gar
man. wife of the New York promoter
of the waterworks deal. that he was
to get $4,000 of the Doodle. He points
out that he himself unearthed the false
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Important witness Is Absent.

Salt Lake City. Feb 19.-The trial
Of Roy Kaighn. the 19-year-Old boy
who shot William Il. Haynes. Il Chi
cago travelling man. i'm this city last
November has been indefinitely post
poned. owing to the absence of inl-
pOTtant Witnesses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
State TO Rerulate the Cost.

indianapolis. Feb. 19.-Auditor Hart.
who controls the fire Insurance com
panies of Indiana. announces that
bill will be introduced in the next leg
islature reducing the cost of insurance
policies 80 per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
THEELEK's SPEECH BoBs UP AGAIN
fakes Nothing Back and Doesn't See Why
Any One should Take Onense.

Any One should Take Onense.
Washington. Feb. 19.-The speech
of Wheeler of Kentucky in the house
last Friday. when he bitterly assailed
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote,
and criticized the official preparations
fO- the reception of Prince Henry, had
Il sequel in the house yesterday dur
ing the debate on the Indian appro-
priation bill. Gillet of Massachusetts,
i'm Il half hours speech, declared that
the intemperance of Wheeler'S Ian
guage carried its own condemnation.
Nevertheless, he (GilleD grievously de-
plOred such an affrOnt 10 n foreign
country. During the course of the
speech two Democrats-Robinson of
Indiana and Thayer of Massachusetts
-disclaimed- any sympathy with
Wheeler's utterances.
These disclaimers drew from Tai
bert of South Carolina the statement
that he desired TO share in the reSpon-
sibility of the speech. every word of
which he said he indorsed. Wheeler
himself subsequently replied TO Gillet,
reafIirming what he had said and de
claring that he would stand by his
words. whether they were discreet or
not. He read number of letters and
kilograms, and one cablegram from
Adverting to the statements made by
GrOsvenor last Friday about the visit
OF the Prince of Wales during Bu-
chanan's administration. Wheeler de-
cIared that President Buchanan had
received the prince as a private indi-
vidual and had borne the expense out
OF his own pocket.
He said he had meant no disrespect
to Prince Henry or the German people,
and ne did not see how what he said
could be tortured into such an inter
pretation. He read some Of the tele-
grams received by him indOrsing his
speech of Friday: nine-tenths. he said,
were from southern states, and most
of them from Republicans.
Have you anything there from Ed
ward AtkinsOn:" asked Shattuc of
Ohio.
mo. not yet" replied Wheeler. amid
derisive jeers on the Republican side.
'.Oh. you may laugh he added. but
when those who laugh so derisively
have been gathered TO Oblivion the
name of Edward Atkinson will be re-
membered.
Anything from Aguina1do?" asked
Mercer of Nebraska.
ITO one who would be guilty of
the discourtesy Of that question" re-
torted Wheeler, II will say l would
rather number AguinaldO among my
friends than such as he"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
MS sno~tare Made Good.

,Jonesboro, Ills. Feb. 19-Samuel T.
Mosely was checked off" as postmas-
ter here by an inspector and found 70
be S735 short i'm his accounts. His
MoseIV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Cut Twobv am Engine.

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 19.-Fred w
C.recsey Of Kansas City. in Des MoineS
Installing machinery for an Ohio COM
lsdny. was cut in two by a switch en-
CINE on the Northwestern railway. He
leaves a wife in Kansas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Funston out ofthe hospital.

Kansas City. Feb. 19.-ieneral
Frederick /. Funston was discharged
from the hospital yesterday and last
night at Convention hall reviewed the
Third regiment. NJ y. q. He appeared
to be in perfect health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
MnI Nnr Re a Cnniidnfe.

indianapolis. Feb. 19.-Judge VIII
lard New. of North Vernon. who is in
Indianapolis. says he viii not be a
candidate for the Democratic nOmina-
tion for congress in the Fourth dis
trict. although many have urged him
TO epter the race
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Crumpacker Renominated.

Laporte, Ind. Feb. 19.-The Tenth
district congressional convention at
Monticello today renominated Con-
grcssman Crumpacker, republican,
without opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19

Howard City. Mich. Feb. 19.-This
place was terroriZed by mad dog
chasing people. 1t was finally disposed
OF in Carrie Nation style by Frank Ste
YIs,lS. with hatchet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
nIedaIs for en- City Heroes.

Bay City. .Iich.. Feb. 19.-There was
welI-attended meeting of citizens
held in the city council chamber Mon
day at which it was decided to give to
all the men who enlisted for the war
medal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
First Meeting of Labor
Arbitration Com
mittee Held.
HANNA Is CHAIRMAN
To Deal With Disputes
Between Emp1oye
and Employer.

New York, Feb. 19.-The first meet
ing of the arbitration committee of
36 appointed through the National
Civic Federation to arbitrate labor
troubles was held today with Senator
Hanna in the CHAIR.
The meeting was an executive ses-
sion. Nearly all members of the
committee were present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
Report on working Plan

The object of the gathering was to
receive report on a working plan
by which strikes. lockouts and other
forms of disputes between capitalists
and worLmen may be dealt with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-19
TARIFF BILL VOTE
The Fixing by Senate of Next
Monday Afternoon as
Date.
WELLINGTON OPPOSES THE BILL
Speech of Wheeler Takes Up Coed
Part of House Ses-
sion.

washington. Feb. 19.-It was agreed
by the senate yesterday that a final
vote on the Philippine tariff bill and
the pending amendments should be
taken next Monday ut u. III. The
only stipulation made by the minor
| ity was that the last days debate
should be devoted to speeches not eX-
ceeding fifteen minutes in duration.
Wellington Of Maryland spoke in OPP
position to the pending bill. His adj
dress covered the Philippine question
generally. He had come TO the parting
of the ways with his party. he said,
i'm 1898, when it developed its ''impe-
pending tariff bill because he did not
think congress had the right TO enact
legislation by which people were taxed
without representation, and governed
without their consent.
Puts In n Word for SehIey.
Passing incidentally from the Phil
ippines to Cuba. Wellington referred
to the battle OF Santiago, where the
United States squadron, he declared,
was under the command of Rear Ad-
miral Sampson, but was led by the
Maryland hero. Admiral Schley." Zap
plause in one of the galleries.l Prom
that moment" he continued, the end
was won. Admiral Schley commanded
the vessels of the American squadron
i'm that ngagement But the
administration has been as unjust TO
him as it has been to the Cubans and
Filipinos He has not received that
need of praise and credit that belongs
to him, but an effort has. been made
to beSmirch him and to detrhct from
his character, and from his truth and
bravery"
Refers to AguInaIdO's Capture.
He maintained that our victories in
the Spanish war had induced Il re-
versal of the policy of more than 100
years. The United States government
had bec4l lured away from its long
time moorings by the siren whispers
of European nations that this govern
ment was becoming a world power.
He charged that AguinaldO had been
captured by methods unworthy of. the
United States army, and tnen had
been compelled under duress" to is
sue proclamation advising his cOun-
trymea to surrender referring to the
war in South Africa, where the BOer
was struggling for freedom in his own
territory. he said: Had our own
hands been guiltless of Filipino blood
we would have extended our sympa-
thy for the nObleSt nation that ever
fought for freedonir
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
COUNCIL Room,
SHEPHERDsTOwN, W. VA,
September II, 1902.

To the Misses Magruder, the heirs of
the late DR.. Kelsey, the Trustees Of the
Lutheran Church, the Trustees Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Geo. M.
Beltzhoover, H. O. Reynolds, and to all
whom it may concern
Whereas, the agitation of the removal
of the porches Of the above named prop
erty-hoders has been burning issue"
in our community, | hereby wish to
state the facts as they present them
selves to my mind.
|. declined to sign the record OF the
minutes made by the recorder July 2,
1902. because no such meeting was held.
.. | declined to sign the record of the
minutes made by the recorder July II,
1902, for the reason that several impor-
tant measures had been acted upon by
the council in session that were omitted
IN recording the minutes Of said meet
ing. At the meeting of August II,
1902, the parties summoned before the
council at said meeting were present
and were refused hearing. A resolu-
ton at this meeting was passed, giving
an additional 30 days notice for the re-
moval Of the above named pOrches.
The recorder issued said notices, which
were delivered to the undersigned by
the sergeant. These notices | returned
unsigned, upon which | made the fol-
lowing endorsement: Returned I'M
signed because incorrect in recital and
because based upon minutes incorrect
and incomplete. If it could be estab-
lished by plat that the properties in
question are built on the original
building line" as laid out by survey,
there might be some show in reason for
the enforcement Of the ordinances pub
lished in 1897. Whereas, by recent
measurements Of German and Church
streets it is found there is no uniform
width of these streets hence 1T becomes
impossible TO locate and define the
building line" In summing up all
the evidence connected with this un-
fortunate question, including the petit
ton signed by upwards of 70 property
holders of the town, represe nting a ma
jority of the taxes paid (among the
signers Of this petition were five men,
bers of the retiring cOuncil), said petit
ton praying the council that the agita-
ton of this question should cease
felt that the petitioners should be heard,
and finding no law or precedent for the
enforcement under such circumstances
of section s, chapter Z, as ordered by
the council, relative to the porches, and
in the interest of peace and harmony, l
declined to sign said orders Of the coun-
Gil, concluding that had no jurisdic-
ton in the matter, and have decided
to dismiss the proceedings relative TO
the porch question" Fully recogniz-
ing the gravity OF the situation, most
respectfully submit the foregoing as my
decision.
B. F. HARRISON, Mayor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
The Harvest Moon.

The beautiful harvest moon was
full last night, and the glorious radl-
ance that it shed over the earth made
a scene of rare loveliness. Indeed ev-
cry night the past week has been SIM
gularly beautiful, as the atmosphere
has been clear and there has scarcely
been a cloud in the sky. The harvest
moon is an annual institution. 1t
owes its name to the fact that the full
moon nearest the autumnal equinox
each year rises at nearly the same
hour for several nights in succession,
providing the light by which the En-
glish farmers were wont to hasten the
work of gathering their crops. The
average difference between the rising
of the moon on one night and its rise
on the next night is between 50 min
utes and one hour, but during the Pc
riod of the harvest moon the difference
is much less, and as a consequence the
moonlight begins for several nights IN
succession a comparatively short time
after sunset. Yesterday the moon rose
at GA p. m. Tonight it will rise at
6.36, which is only % minutes later
than yesterday. Tomorrow the time
of appearing above the horizon is
7.12, SO minutes later than tonight,
and on Saturday it is 7.54, AZ minutes
later than tomorrow. On Sunday the
precise hour will be at 835, or Al min
titus later than Saturday. After that
the difference will be from so minutes
to an hour and 10 minutes each night.
The farther north person lives the
less difference there is between the
rising of the moon in the harvest pc
Rod. Near the Arctic Circle for sew
eral evenings the moon comes up at al
most the same time, and on the Equa-
tor there is no such thing as a harvest
moon. The harvest moon is due to
the fact that at the time the moon Is
travelling in that part of its orbit which
makes the smallest angle with the
ecliptic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
A Sad Accident.

A Sad Accident.
Lillian v, the seven-ye ar-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Silas E.
Griffith, who resided near Reckord,
was thrown from horse last Saturday
evening and received injuries from
which she died on Sunday morning.
She was at the blacksmith shop OF Mr..
Smith, and whether she struck the
horse on which she was mounted or 1t
became scared is not known, but she
was thrown violently from the animals
back. She sustained several severe
injuries, but the fatal blow was the
one at the temple which crushed the
skull. DR. Charles Bagley was i'm
mediately sent for, but could do little
except to relieve the temporary pain
of the little sufferer. She was con-
scious for some little time after the
accident, but passed into stupor
which was followed by death.-Bet
Air Md Lutelligeracer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith are former
residents of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
A Disastrous Failure.

One of the most disastrous failures
that has been known in Jefferson
county in many years is that of j..
Garland Hurst, of Harpers Ferry,
who on Monday filed petition in
bankruptcy. The failure is the re-
suit of the complications arising from
the business of what is known as the
"old sheriffalty" party. Ever since
the war, until the election two years
ago, the Office of sheriff and the posi-
tions of deputy sheriff in this county
had been confined to close circle, in
cluded il which were some of the lead
ing citizens of this section. Mr.. Hurst
was himself sheriff twice and deputy
sheriff one or more terms, apd in turn
the others in the circle were either
high sheriff or deputy sheriffs. A real
settlement of the taxes has not been
made for many years-the taxpayers
were not forced to settle with the
sheriff and the sheriff never squared
up with the county court in full. Too
much indulgence was grsnted the tax
payers, and this was neither good for
them, for the county or for the sheriff.
Two years ago new" ticket was
elected, and the clouds then began to
gather. The final settlement could
not be put of, and the county court
has been insisting on closing up &C.
counts with the sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs of the "old" ticket. Mr..
Hursts breakup has not been entire
ly unexpected, but the magnitude Of
the failure is surprise and shock to
the people. A published statement
says his liabilities will be $55, 900, but
private information is to the effect that
they may reach as high as $4,000.
The assets are given as $4,000. His
failure means absolute financial ruin
to some persons and will cause very
distressing loss to still others. He
has borrowed so much money, and has
been endorsed by so many persons,
that the result will be felt in every
section of the county, and no one can
tell what the end will be.
We learn that R. NJ. Moore, Of
Charles Town, who was deputy sher-
if, has made an assignment on account
of Mr.. Hurst failure, having been an
endorser on the latter's bond for $12,-
500. 1t is feared that still others will
be forced to the wall as matters are
developed, and litigation Of the most
extensive character may be looked
for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
Death Record.

1t is with much regret that we an
nounce the death of Mr.. Walter Bry-
ant Pierce, which occurred in Pasade-
ma, California, Tuesday evening. Mr..
Pierce, who had been in business in
Cincinnati, went to California last win
ter with the hope of throwing off an
illness that even then gave his friends
concern, for it was apparent that con-
sumption had attacked him. he
seemed to improve, and at one time
had become quite hopeful, but recent
ly he grew worse, and a couple Of
weeks ago his mother was summoned
to his side by telegram announcing
his critical condition. She remained
with him until the end came. Mr..
Pierce, who was 29 years of age, for
merly lived in Shepherdstown, and
has many friends here who will re-
greet to learn of his death. He was
genial, intelligent, bright young man,
with many qualities of mind and
heart that attracted those with whom
he came in contact, and his death IN
the prime of manhood is a particular
ly sad one. He is survived by his
wife and one son.
Mr.. Thomas Turner, son of the late
Ehud Turner, ST., and Priscilla Strobe
Turner, died September 18th, Of con-
sumption, at his home in Berkeley
county. His health had been failing
for several years. He had many ed
ucational advantages When young
he was sent to Iowa to study law with
his brother-in-law, Judge W. S. Graft.
He spent two years at the Burlington
University, but disliked the legal pro-
fession and returned to his home in
Virginia, and finished his education
in Fauquier county. He was mem
Der of Mt. Nebo Lodge of Masons of
Shepherdstown. Rev. Mr.. Foltz was
with him during his dying hours and
conducted his funeral. He was bur
led in the family lot in ElmwOod
Cemetery, ShepherdstOwn.
Miss Margaret Lee Ball, eldest
daughter of Rev. B. F. Ball, pastor of
the Southern Methodist Church of
Charles Town, died last Friday after
an illness of several weeks. The re-
mains were taken to Howard county,
Nd, for burial.
Mrs. Mary Virginia Thompson,
widow of John T. Thompson, died at
her home near Charles Town Friday
night, aged 70 years The deceased
is survived by son, John I. Thomp-
son, who resides in Texas.
Mrs. Mary c. Undertake, wife of
D. w. Timberlake and daughter of
the late Richard Undertake, died at
her home near Middleway on Monday
of bilious fever, aged about 81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
Funeral Of Rev. b. Max Lentz.


The funeral service of Rev. II. Max
Lentz, whose sad death by drowning
we recorded last week, was held Fri
day morning in the Lutheran church
in Shepherdstown, of which he had
been pastor for nearly two years. The
service was in charge of Rev DR.. Ezra
K. Bell, of Baltimore, and Rev. L. L.
Smith, of Strasburg, secretary of the
Virginia Synod. After brief SER
vice at the parsonage, conducted by
DR.. Bell and Rev. G. S. Trump, of
Martinsburg, the sad procession moved
to the church, which was filed to the
utmost capacity with pensioners of
the deceased pastor and friends from
town and county. Many persons were
unable to get within the church be-
cause of the crowd. The principal
address was delivered by DR.. Bell,
who had been a lifelong friend Of Mr..
Lentz, and his touching, earnest words,
delivered so eloquently and feelingly,
made deep impression upon the sym
pathetic audience The speaker paid
fitting tribute to the life and char
acter of the servant of the Lord in
whose memory the people had gath
cred, and with tenderness and deep
feeling counseled the living to exem-
plary lives and Christian character.
Rev. L. L. Smith also made most ex-
cellent address, in keeping with the
solemnity of the occasion. The other
ministers who participated in the SER
vice were Rev. Peter Miller, president
Of the Potomac Conference of the Vir-
GINA Synod Rev. DR.. ]. E. Bushnell,
of Winchester and Rev. j. c. Thrash
er, of the Southern Methodist church,
representing the ministers of Shep-
herdstown. Besides the above named
ministers there were present Rev. S.
A. Hedges, of Middletown, Md; Rev.
w. Irving Dice, Rev. Walter B. Stehl
and Rev. ]. E. Guy, of Shepherds
town. a solo was beautifully sung
during the service by Miss Lutte ALL
stadt, of Harper's Ferry.
The body was taken to Elmwood
Cemetery, where, surrounded by sor-
rowing relatives and sympathetic
friends, it was consigned to the earth,
there to await the resurrection of the
Just. The pallbearers were the Off
cial members of the churches of Shep-
herdstown and Uvilla: Active, John
H. Lemen, Mayberry Mckee, H. NJ.
Loyns, W. G. Link, G. G. Moler and
NJ. L. Ronemous; honorary, Thos. H.
Byers, Geo. NJ. Beethoven, John A.
Link, James E. Barnhart, NJ. j. Bill
myer and II. L. Snyder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
The Porch Cases Dismissed.

Mayor B. F. Harrison held court
in the council chamber yesterday af-
ternoon, when the alleged cases Of vi
olation Of the ordinances prescribing
the width of porches were heard. The
mayor settled the matter by dismiss
ing the cases, and we hope that this
is the last we will hear of the famous
porch question. The following paper
was read by Mayor Harrison in the
case:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18

Cliff City Lodge No. 5, Shield of Hon
or of this place, will hold sociable in
its hall on Tuesday night next at 40
o'clock Every member is urged TO at
tend. For members only.
ID. L. RENTCH,
Recording Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
Executive Committee Meeting.

There will be meeting of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee ofJefferson
County, September 10, 1902, at II o'clock
a. m, in Charles Town.
JoHN N. DANIEL, Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Rev. ]. ]. Fix, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Round Hill, Fred
erick county, Va, has accepted call
to the First Presbyterian church at
Manchester, Va.
There will be service and preaching
Sunday in the Lutheran church in
Shepherdstown at II a. N. and at
Uvilla at go Pm.
Bishop Peterkin preached an excel
lent sermon in the Episcopal church
of this place last Sunday morning.
Winchester Presbytery is in session
at Middleway this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18

Mrs. Lentz has concluded to make
her home in Shepherdstown, where
she has wide circle of sincere friends
whose sympathy goes out to her and
to her children. She desires to have
for them the advantage of our educa-
tional facilities, and hopes to keep
them together and educate them here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-09-18

Milton Schaeffer, postmaster at
Westminster, Nd, died last week.